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  • Deadline extended in Clermont County to buy 2018 dog tags

    Deadline extended in Clermont County to buy 2018 dog tags

    Clermont County Commissioners approved a one-month extension to the deadline to buy 2018 dog licenses.

    The expiration to buy dog tags for this year was Jan. 31. But with a new humane society managing the county animal shelter, Commissioners agreed that a one month-extension, to Feb. 28, would be in order.

    On Jan. 1, Clermont Animal CARE Humane Society began managing the operations at the county shelter in Batavia. Clermont Animal CARE was awarded a one-year contract, with possible extensions, to manage the shelter in November 2017, following a request for proposal process.



    Since then, Clermont Animal CARE has begun an outreach campaign to encourage more dog owners to buy tags for their animals. All license fees go directly into the operation of the animal shelter for the rescue, care and housing of the community’s lost and homeless dogs.

    “Clermont Animal CARE approached us to see if we would be open to extending the deadline,” said Auditor Linda Fraley, whose office manages the sale of dog licenses. “They had additional marketing ideas they wanted to have the time to implement, to encourage more people to buy tags before the penalty sets in. We wanted to support that.”

    Under Ohio law, all dogs three months of age and older are required to be licensed. The tags help ensure that stray dogs are returned to their owner.

    Tags are available throughout the county; locations can be found here. The animal shelter, at 4025 Filager Road, also sells tags. One-year licenses cost $16. If tags are bought after Feb. 28, a penalty fee of $16 will be assessed. More information can be found on the Auditor’s website.

    Robin Tackett, President of Clermont Animal CARE, said that the organization plans to sell tags at My Furry Valentine, Cincinnati’s largest pet adoption event, on Feb. 10-11 at the Sharonville Convention Center.

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  • Loveland Finance Director accepts new job

    Loveland Finance Director accepts new job

    Kelly Flanigan

    Loveland, Ohio – Kelly Flanigan’s last day as Loveland’s Finance Director will be February 9. She has accepted the job as Finance Director at Miami Township, Clermont County.

    “Kelly has accepted a position that is a great opportunity for her family and professional career. We were fortunate to have her with the City for these past two years, and she will certainly be missed,” said Loveland Mayor, Kathy Bailey.

    The City of Loveland is currently accepting resumes for the Finance Director position.  For more information on the position go to the employment page.  Deadline to submit is January 19, 2018.

    Flanigan was hired by Loveland on February 23, 2016. She previously worked for the City of Montgomery as their Assistant Finance Director/Tax Commissioner. In addition to her experience at Montgomery, she worked for 10 years on audits of local governments with the Auditor of the State of Ohio.

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  • Should Clermont County offer Syringe Services?

    Should Clermont County offer Syringe Services?

    Clermont County Public Health wants your input on a proposed Syringe Services Program. A public forum will be held on Thursday, November 30 from 6:30 – 8 PM at the Clermont County Engineer’s Office at 2381 Clermont Center Drive in Batavia. Public comments will also be accepted through an online survey.

    Clermont County ranks fourth in Ohio in drug overdose deaths.

    Syringe Services Programs (SSPs) are public health programs that are intended to reduce the spread of infectious diseases such as hepatitis and HIV. The SSPs provide access to sterile syringes to people who inject drugs. The program can also make referrals to substance use disorder counseling and treatment programs. They also provide education on the prevention of infection and offer testing and referral for treatment for hepatitis C and HIV.

    Thursday, November 30 from 6:30 – 8 PM at the Clermont County Engineer’s Office at 2381 Clermont Center Drive in Batavia.

    The proposed program in Clermont County would be a collaborative effort between Clermont County Public Health, Mercy Health – Clermont Hospital, Hamilton County Public Health, and the Exchange Project. A mobile van would come to the hospital parking lot one half-day per week to provide the services.

    In Clermont County, the rate of hepatitis C infections have risen by 40 percent, and HIV rates have risen by 27 percent over the last five years. Clermont County ranks fourth in Ohio in drug overdose deaths. 

    “The Syringe Services Program would be a needed resource in Clermont County,” said Health Commissioner Julianne Nesbit. “The goal of the program is to lower rates of hepatitis C and HIV, while also providing access to treatment to people with substance use disorder.”
     
    According to the Centers for Disease Control, people who inject drugs are five times as likely to enter treatment for substance abuse disorder and are more likely to reduce or stop injecting when they use a Syringe Services Program.  

    For more information on the proposed Syringe Services Program, click here.

     

     

    What are Syringe Services Programs?

    Are Syringe Services Programs legal?

    How will a Syringe Services Program be funded in Clermont County? What will it cost?

    Who are the partners involved in bringing a Syringe Services Program to Clermont County?

    Why do we need a Syringe Services Program in Clermont County?

    Won’t a Syringe Services Program increase crime and drug use in the community?

    Won’t a Syringe Services Program just enable a person who uses injection drugs to continue using? 

    Take the community input survey.

    For more information on the proposed Syringe Services Program, click here.

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  • 2017 Election Results

    2017 Election Results

    CITY OF LOVELAND COUNCIL (Includes Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties)

    4 to be elected – 4 year term

    Andy Bateman – 901
    Tim Butler – 2009
    Pamela Gross – 799
    Barry Kuhn – 704

    Neal Oury – 1912

    Ted Phelps – 1875
     
    Rob Weisgerber – 1833
     
    Stephen G. Zamagias – 341
     

      Andy Bateman – 347 E. Loveland Ave.   

    Clermont County Votes – 193

    Hamilton County Votes – 610

    Warren County Votes – 98

    Total Votes – 901

    Tim Butler – 1102 Hickory Ridge Ln. 

    Clermont County Votes – 454

    Hamilton County Votes – 1370

    Warren County Votes – 185

    Total Votes – 2009

      *Pamela Gross – 343 Huntington Dr.   

    Clermont County Votes – 139

    Hamilton County Votes – 571

    Warren County Votes – 89

    Total Votes – 799

      Barry Kuhn – 806 Kenmar Dr.   

    Clermont County Votes – 139

    Hamilton County Votes – 509

    Warren County Votes – 56

    Total Votes – 704

      Neal Oury – 401 Lowell St.   

    Clermont County Votes – 483

    Hamilton County Votes – 1254

    Warren County Votes – 175

    Total Votes – 1912

      *Ted Phelps – 137 Pheasantlake Dr.   

    Clermont County Votes – 436

    Hamilton County Votes – 1263

    Warren County Votes – 176

    Total Votes – 1875

      *Rob Weisgerber – 240 E. Loveland Ave.   

    Clermont County Votes – 435

    Hamilton County Votes – 1230

    Warren County Votes – 168

    Total Votes – 1833

    *Stephen G. Zamagias – 212 Thomas Paxton Ct. Zamagias was appointed to serve the unexpired term of Linda Cox after her resignation. 

    Clermont County Votes – 66

    Hamilton County Votes – 238

    Warren County Votes – 37

    Total Votes – 341

    *Incumbant

    (The unexpired term term (till 12/02/2019) of Mark Fitzgerald has yet to be filled). Fitzgerald resigned on 8/14/17 rather than face a recall election this November. The other members of the current council whose terms expire in 12/02/2019  are, Angie Settell and Kathy Bailey.

    LOVELAND CITY SCHOOL BOARD (Includes Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties)

    3 to be elected – 4 year term

    Michele N. Pettit – 2953

    Ned Portune – 2961

    Eileen Washburn – 2963

    Dave Blumberg (Write-In Candidate)* – 403

    *We will report on election night how many write in votes were received. It is not until the official count that we will have a true total of “valid” write in votes.

    *Incumbant
    *Michele N. Pettit – 40 Buckeye Ct.

    Clermont County Votes – 1249

    Hamilton County Votes – 1649

    Warren County Votes – 55

    Total Votes – 2953

      Ned Portune – 10113 Colbourne Ct.   

    Clermont County Votes – 1256

    Hamilton County Votes – 1652

    Warren County Votes – 53

    Total Votes – 2961

    Eileen Washburn – 10923 Rednor Ct.

    Clermont County Votes – 1268

    Hamilton County Votes – 1641

    Warren County Votes – 54

    Total Votes – 2963

    Dave Blumberg (Write-in) – 9207 Gourmet Ln.*     

    Clermont County Votes – 363

    Hamilton County Votes – 30

    Warren County Votes – 10

    Total Votes – 403

    The other members of the current Board whose terms expire in 12/31/19 are, Kathryn Lorenz, Ph.D. and Art Jarvis. Tim Taggart was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Linda Pennington. The term ends after this November’s election. This Board position is one of the open seats you see above (3 to be elected – 4 year term).

    HAMILTON COUNTY ISSUES
    • ALCOHOL, DRUG ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

    FOR THE LEVY – 124,957

    AGAINST THE LEVY – 47,567

    • HEALTH AND HOSPITALIZATION SERVICES

    FOR THE LEVY – 121,196

    AGAINST THE LEVY – 50,273

    • SENIOR SERVICES

    FOR THE LEVY – 124,513

    AGAINST THE LEVY – 48,366

    Warren County

    FOR THE BOND ISSUE – 3956

    AGAINST THE BOND ISSUE – 4796

    YES – 280

    NO – 54

    YES – 300

    NO – 75

    State Issues

    Results as of 11:10 PM November 7, 2017

    (8700 precincts of 8909 reported)

    • ISSUE 1 RIGHTS FOR CRIME VICTIMS PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT (VOTE FOR 1) (Marsy’s Law)

    FOR THE AMENDMENT – 1,866,879

    AGAINST THE AMENDMENT – 392,485

    • State Issue 2 ISSUE 2 REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO NOT PAY MORE FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS THAN THE FEDERAL VA DEP.

    FOR THE AMENDMENT – 463,114

    AGAINST THE AMENDMENT – 1,791,458

     

    FOR JUDGE OF HAMILTON COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT DISTRICT 5 (FULL TERM COMMENCING 1-3-2018)

    Brad Greenberg (un-opposed) – 18,102

    SYMMES TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES (VOTE FOR 2)

    Ken Bryant – 1,926

    CJ Carr – 1,151

    Jodie L. Leis – 1,935

    DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES

    One to be elected

    Lori Lutts – 4047

    Chris Romano – 2355

    Two to be elected

    Bill Lantry – 2178

    Kristin Malhotra – 2428

    Wayne Speer – 1684

    Lonnie Vestal – 2213

    James Siciliano IV – 1614

    John Wilson – 1019

    DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER

    Dan Corey – 3051 Robert Wagner – 2871

    MIAMI TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES

    Two to be elected

    Angela Colwell – 2462

    Karl Schultz – 4059

    Mary Wolff – 5057

     

     Clermont County Board of Elections Web Site

     Hamilton County Board of Elections Web Site

    Warren County Board of Elections Web Site

    Ohio Secretary of State Election Web Site

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  • November is National Adoption Month; 19 youth in Clermont await adoption

    November is National Adoption Month; 19 youth in Clermont await adoption

    Teens Need Families, No Matter What.

    Dan and Viola Rice with their six children, five of whom have been adopted. (Photo taken in November 2016)

    Clermont County, Ohio – That’s the theme of 2017’s National Adoption Awareness Month, which is recognized nationally and in Clermont County in November every year. And finding homes for older children, particularly teens, can be difficult, said Julie Jordan, Adoption Supervisor at Children’s Protective Services.

    “Most of the children we have waiting for adoption are 12 and older,” Jordan said. “Parents often think that older children are more challenging, but that is not necessarily the case. Their need for a home is just as great as it is for a younger child.”

    Commissioners and staff of Clermont Children’s Protective Services on Oct. 25, 2017, as Commissioners proclaimed November Adoption Awareness Month.

    “This is a critical time for these kids,” Jordan said. “They need support and guidance, just like any other teen.”

    According to the most recent report from the Children’s Bureau, which advocates for the welfare of children and families, more than 110,000 children and youth in foster care are waiting to be adopted across the United States, and close to 12,500 of them are between the ages of 15 and 17 years old.

    Currently, Clermont County has 19 children awaiting adoption. These are children who were removed from their parents’ home due to abuse and/or neglect. Most of these children then entered foster care. After parental rights were terminated – typically after two years, when parents fail to take the steps necessary for reunification – the children can be adopted.

    One pathway to adopting older children is to become a foster parent first.

    In Clermont County, these teens include Clarissa, who is 16, and Kennedy, 17; Caleb who is 14, and  Jayden, who is 13. Brief biographies can be found on each child at http://www.clermontforkids.org/waiting-children/.

    The opioid crisis in Clermont County has contributed to the cases of abuse and neglect that compel CPS to remove children from their parents’ home, Jordan said. And that’s also a reason why there are more tweens and teens waiting for a family.

    One pathway to adopting older children is to become a foster parent first. The adoption team at Children’s Protective Services promotes foster-to-adopt certification as the best way to offer children a stable and nurturing home. Dan and Viola Rice of Mount Orab, who have adopted five children through CPS’s foster-to-adopt, and have fostered more than 40 children, are strong advocates of this method.

    “We love being foster care parents,” Dan says. “We ask our friends, or those we are just meeting – have you ever thought about foster-to-adopt?”

    In 2017, 38 children have been adopted by 23 families to date.

    To find out more about foster care or adoption through Clermont County Children’s Protective Services, please call 513.732.7765. The website www.clermontforkids.org has information on the foster-to- adopt process, and also has a list of children currently waiting for a forever family.

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  • It’s Adopt-A-Senior Time!

    It’s Adopt-A-Senior Time!

    There are only 13 weeks separating us from the beauty of fall and the gift-giving season! It’s not too early to begin thinking about the difference you will make in the life on an older adult this Christmas season.

    Once again, Clermont Senior Services will facilitate the Adopt-A-Senior, gift giving program, in which, over 600 needy older adults in Clermont County will receive necessary items from the generous donors in our community.

    Donors who wish to participate are asked to contact Kathy Angel, Volunteer Coordinator at Clermont Senior Services, by calling, 536-4021. Donors will receive the first name of a gift recipient along with a wish list. The list is comprised of mostly basic, needed items along with a few “fun” gifts that may include books, games or favorite snacks.

    Donors return their wrapped gifts to Clermont Senior Services where staff and volunteers then deliver the packages to the recipients beginning in December.

    Other opportunities to give during this season include:

    • Gift pantry donations – these donations include things like personal care items, cleaning supplies, new bedding, pet food, paper supplies, flashlights and new clothing. These items are distributed by Case Managers on an as-needed basis to Clermont Senior Services customers.
    • Gift Bags – Donors have the opportunity to fill gift bags with personal care items for a man or woman. Be sure to mark the bag with the appropriate gender.
    • Cash donations – Occasionally, customers are in need of larger items such as mattresses, chairs, etc. These donations are used for that purpose.
    • Gift cards – Grocery store gift cards are a quick, easy way to make an impact. Case managers recognize the needs of our customers and will distribute the cards as needed.

    Corporate donors and individuals alike, are encouraged to participate in the 2017 Adopt-A-Senior program. Please call Kathy Angel for more information: 536-4021

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  • A standing ovation for these men!

    A standing ovation for these men!

    Back row, from left, Joseph Fitzwater, Air Force; Jim Lefferson, 91, Navy, served at Okinawa and Iwo Jima; Clyde Conley, Navy; Harold G. Harry, Marines. Front row, from left, Jim Spiller, 90, Army; Charles Bailey, 95, Army (combat engineer); Roy Abrams, 90, Army; and Elmer Bowling, 93, Army, served in the South Pacific. Not pictured is John Neal, who served in the Marines and was also at Iwo Jima. Mr. Neal attended in his full dress uniform.

    The Clermont County Fair kicked off on Sunday, July 23, with the Salute to Veterans, Troops and Their Families, organized by former Commissioner Bob Proud.

    This year, World War II veterans were honored for their sacrifices and bravery during the war that changed the course of world history. We were so thrilled to have these gentlemen at the fair, all Clermont County veterans who proudly served in the Army, Air Force, Marines and Navy.

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  • Clermont County Community Alternative Sentencing Center will soon admit women

    Clermont County Community Alternative Sentencing Center will soon admit women

    Bativia, Ohio – Clermont County Commissioners approved on July 12 the expansion of the Community Alternative Sentencing Center (CASC) to serve women. The CASC, which has been open since September 2015 under the management of Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Systems, provides an alternative to jail for misdemeanants who are convicted of drug- or alcohol-related crimes.

    Clermont County will start admitting women to the CASC as of Sept. 1.

    Now, thanks to a grant from the federal 21st Century Cures Act, Clermont County will start admitting women to the CASC as of Sept. 1, said BCC President David Uible. “This will allow us to address a gap in our attempts to address this crisis. We have wanted to offer this treatment alternative to women, and the grant will allow us to do so.”

    Under the Cures Act, $26 million was allocated to the State of Ohio to fight the opioid epidemic. Clermont County, as one of the top 15 counties in the state most affected by the crisis, was given priority in the grant process, according to Karen Scherra, Executive Director of the Clermont County Mental Health & Recovery Board (CCMHRB), who led the application for the grant.

    CCMHRB is receiving approximately $418,000 in the first year of the grant and up to $700,000 in the second year, which is being provided to the County to fund the CASC program. By the second year, the county hopes to serve up to 25 women in the pod. Medication-assisted treatment will be emphasized, Scherra said.

    The CASC, which operates in a wing of the County Jail, will operate its women’s pod completely separated from the men’s.

    The CASC, which operates in a wing of the County Jail, will operate its women’s pod completely separated from the men’s. The new staff will include an admissions coordinator, three counselors, three aides, a part-time employment specialist, and a recovery coach. It will also include dedicated hours from a physician and nurse.

    The Community Alternative Sentencing Center – the only one in the State of Ohio – is a voluntary program. Municipal Court judges refer misdemeanants to the CASC if they think they will be good candidates for treatment as opposed to incarceration. Since it began operating under the management of Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health, the CASC has admitted 378 men. Of those 307 have successfully completed the program, with many transitioning into continued services and supports in the community.

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  • Eight Israeli Scouts to visit local Boy Scout summer camp June 25 – July 8

    Eight Israeli Scouts to visit local Boy Scout summer camp June 25 – July 8

    Miami Township, Ohio – Eight Scouts, ages 13 and 14, and a leader from the Tzofim Israeli Scout Delegation have arrived in Miami Township to visit the region and Boy Scout Camp Friedlander for two weeks. By working together for two weeks, the Israeli Scouts and the American Boy Scouts will connect and create a shared experience.

    “Through the collaboration between the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and Dan Beard Council Boy Scouts of America, local Scouts have the unique opportunity to interact with and learn from the 2017 Tzofim Israeli Scout Delegation during their two week stay at Camp Friedlander,” said Tom Dugger, Scout Executive and Chief Executive Officer of Dan Beard Council Boy Scouts of America. “This partnership will build friendships through teamwork, community service, and fun camping activities. We look forward to the Tzofim Israeli Scout visit every year.”

    While at Camp Friedlander, the Tzofim Delegation get the full Boy Scout experience; they will take part in traditional merit badge classes, COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) and ACE (Advanced Camper Experience). They will interact with Boy Scouts from Dan Beard Council, where the two groups will discuss the similarities and differences in each country’s scouting programs. In addition to spending two weeks at camp, the Israeli Scouts will complete a community service project. This year they will work on an Eagle Scout project at Adath Israel synagogue. They will also have a chance to see some famous Cincinnati sites.

    “This is the first time that many of the American scouts have ever met an Israeli, and it gives them a glimpse into a world they only read about or see on TV,” said Alan Brown, co-chair of the Jewish Federation’s P2G program and chair of the Jewish Committee on Scouting, Dan Beard Council, BSA. “For the Israelis, this is usually the first time they get to meet Americans their age. It is so heartwarming to see how the partnership influences the worldview of teenagers from both groups.”

    This is the 15th year the Tzofim Israeli Scout Delegation has visited Cincinnati. Their trip is made possible by the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati.

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