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Barry Kuhn’s Campaign Statement

EDITOR’S NOTE:

Barry Kuhn is a candidate for Loveland City Council and provided this Candidate Statement to Loveland Magazine.

Loveland Magazine invites all candidates for public office in the 45140 zip code or within the Loveland City School District boundary to send a similar Candidate Statement for publication. Send to lovelandmagazine@cinci.rr.com

My name is Barry Kuhn, and I’d like your vote for Loveland City Council on November, 7^th.

I have been a resident of Loveland for over 40 years. This has allowed me to see the progress our city has made over the years in making Loveland a place where people are want to live, and raise their families. I am involved in several local organizations, and feel that I have a good understanding of the things that our citizens want from their local government. My experience of the last few years serving on the city’s Finance Committee has exposed me to the budget process, and where our tax dollars are being spent. I am also the Vice-Chairperson on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Serving the city in this capacity has allowed me to develop strong working relationships with the various departments in City Hall. My experience in the business world has allowed me to develop leadership skills, and the ability to partner with different groups in working towards our goals. I am also an effective communicator. I plan on leveraging all my experience in making myself successful as a member of City Council.

Our city has gone through some tough political issues this year. My top priority will be increasing the amount of communication between City Council and our residents. I will be looking for opportunities to expand resident participation in decisions that are made regarding city owned land development, city policies or ordinances that effect organizations or businesses, and other matters that directly impact them. My goal would be to hold quarterly or semi-annual town meetings so that a dialog can occur outside of City Council chambers. This will allow our residents an opportunity to have their voices heard and have their questions answered. Another priority will be to review the City’s Charter, and its’ ordinances. Our city has changed over the years, and I believe that our Charter may need updating to change with it. I support both the direct election of our city’s Mayor, and term limits for our elected officials. These changes would require a Charter Amendment. City Council should take an active role in ensuring that our Charter is serving the citizens of Loveland. Another top priority would be to repair the relationships between City Council and our local Chamber of Commerce, Farmer’s Market, Amazing Race, and other organizations and businesses that make our city a great place to live. We need to view them as partners, and collaborate with them instead of viewing them as enemies. We’re all in this together, working towards the same goal. Making our city the best that it can be.

Thanks for your consideration. If you have any questions, or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly at barryk98@gmail.com.

Sep 2, 2017

Here are ways your neighbors are responding to Hurricane Harvey

Texas National Guard soldiers conduct rescue operations in flooded areas around Houston, Texas 27 August, 2017. (Photos by 1Lt. Zachary West, 100th MPAD

Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Magazine asked readers to send us information about ways our community can support relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey. Here are the responses.

From Susan Grosse:

Red Cross plays a huge role in rescue and relief for disasters. The Cincinnati/Ohio Valley Chapter has many staff and volunteers with a high level of expertise. 19 from our region have already been deployed.

Monetary donations on the Red Cross website are preferred, are invaluable and go directly toward the relief effort budget. Red Cross does not take in miscellaneous items from the public. They use the power of the monetary donations to buy the absolute right items needed for the current disaster. The monetary donations go a lot further because Red Cross can take advantage of reduced cost as they will buy in bulk.

www.redcross.org

for questions, call the local office (513) 579-3000

From Donna Bednar and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church:

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will only be collecting monetary donations. Checks can be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 101 S. Lebanon Road, Loveland,OH 45140 referencing Lutheran Disaster Response: Hurricane Response, U.S. We then will send 100% of the donation to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America where 100% of the donations go to the victims. Please also read this message from our Pastor. Pastor Jonathan Eilert: Reminders that you might want to share with your readers about disaster response

From Tim Canada

Bond Furniture in conjunction with Loveland Hardware will be collection points for relief items for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Deliveries of donated items will be taken to Mathew 25 Ministries multiple times over the next 30 days. Cash donations will be collected at both locations and checks made out to Matthew 25 Ministries.

Bond Furniture and Mattress Galleries is at 113 Karl Brown Way. (513-683-2233)

Store Hours:Monday and Thursday 10am-8pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and closed on Sunday.

Loveland Hardware is at 131 Broadway.

Store Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am-6pm, Friday – Saturday 8am-5pm, and closed on Sunday.

Accepting slightly used and new clothes, toiletries, shoes, blankets, pillows, canned foods with tear off tops, water, ready to eat meals (non frozen), boxed diapers, baby wipes, and Checks made out to Mathew 25 Ministries.

From Rev. Dr. Deborah Uchtman at Bethel Murdoch Presbyterian Church

Bethel Murdoch Presbyterian Church wants to help bring hope and healing to the Texas families who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. The way in which we will help is that we will contribute funds to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) who will deploy their National Response Team members to the Texas area as soon as is humanly possible. PDA is known for their rapid response in tragic situations and is a part of the Mission Agency of the Presbyterian Church (USA). If anyone would like to support PDA’s emergency response and recovery efforts they may donate by check, gifts can be designated to DR000169-Harvey. You may send it to: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PO Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA, 15264-3700. Let us be generous as we share our love and support with those struggling in Texas.

From Keara Gibbs and Mosaic Church:

We are working with Ray Nevers from Mosaic, who will be going to Houston, TX on Friday with a Uhaul to take Canned food, Bottled Water, Clothes, Personal hygiene items, Bedding, Inflatable Mattress, Pet Food, Etc and will return by Monday. PLEASE BRING DONATIONS TO CHURCH TOMORROW OR THURSDAY BETWEEN 9-5. **ALSO WE WOULD YOU CONSIDER GIVING FINANICALLY TO THIS IMPORTANT EFFORT. YOU CAN TEXT TO GIVE USING THE NUMBER (513)259-2133, TYPE THE AMOUNT YOU WOULD LIKE TO GIVE AND TYPE HURRICANE RELIEF…OR YOU CAN USE OUR MOSAIC CINCINNATI APP. 100% OF ALL MONEY WILL GO DIRECTLY TO HOUSTON ON FRIDAY FOR RELIEF EFFORTS. ****WE NEED ONE ADDITIONAL MAN TO GO, WHO CAN ASSIST IN THE DRIVE, AND BE A BLESSING. ALL YOUR EXPENSES WILL BE COVERED BY CHURCH. IF YOU ARE ABLE TO GO… EMAIL- MANDY@MOSAICCINCINNATI.COM Thank you for in advance for helping us help others. Pastor Shayne

Matthew 25: Ministries is responding to Hurricane Harvey. Our Disaster Response Team departed at noon on Tuesday, August 29 with our full fleet of specialized vehicles. The trucks were loaded with an initial load of supplies, including personal care kits, cleaning products, first aid and safety kits, diapers, paper products, and tarps. Initial plans are to head towards Rockport and Aransas Pass and then follow along Harvey’s path of destruction.

DISASTER RELIEF DONATIONS

Our volunteer and donation drop-off hours have been extended for Hurricane Harvey relief. We are open for donations Monday – Thursday from 9 AM – 7 PM, Friday 9 AM – 4 PM, Saturday from 9 AM – 3 PM and Monday (Labor Day) from 9 AM – 4 PM.

We will accept the following for disaster relief:

Monetary Donations*: Donate online or mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
Non-Perishable Food: PULL TOP canned vegetables, fruits etc.; ready to eat dry goods such as nuts, peanut butter, dried fruits, granola and trail mixes, jerky, ready to eat snacks; bottled water; ready- to-eat meals or MREs etc.
Personal Care Products: Antibacterial soap, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, body wash, deodorant, lotion etc.
Cleaning supplies: Laundry detergents, general cleaner, sponges, bleach (powdered form is preferred), mops, scrub brushes, buckets, rubber gloves etc.
Paper products: Toilet paper, paper towels etc.
Baby and infant supplies: Diapers, wipes, diaper rash ointment, baby wash, baby shampoo, baby lotion etc.
First-Aid items: Bandages, gauze, pads, first aid tape, antiseptic creams, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, latex gloves, instant cold packs etc.

*Donors who would like to designate their financial gifts for Hurricane Relief may do so by writing “Hurricane Relief” in the memo line of their check or by typing it in the “in honor of” field of our online giving form. Please mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242. 100% of donated funds designated for Hurricane Relief will be used for the purpose intended.

REMOTE DONATION DROP-OFF LOCATIONS

LOCATION:Advantage Resourcing 2337 Buttermilk Crossing Crescent Springs, KY 41017	DROP OFF TIMES:August 28 – September 16 Monday— Friday 8 AM —4:30 PM	CONTACT:Tonya Hensley \| 859-578-3300 northernkentucky@advantageresourcing.com
LOCATION:Fairfield West Baptist Church 5345 Muskopf Road Fairfield, OH 45014	DROP OFF TIMES:Friday, Sept 1 – 10 AM to 6 PM Saturday, Sept 2 9 AM to 6 PM Sunday, Sept 3 12 PM – 4 PM Monday, Sept 4 10 AM – 2 PM	CONTACT:Angie Kenworthy \| 513-509-0465 angiekenworthy@gmail.com
LOCATION:Goshen Township 1849 Rt 28 Goshen OH 45122	DROP OFF TIMES:August 28 – September 24 Monday—Friday 24/7	CONTACT:Steve Pegram, Chief \| 513-722-3500 Steve.pegram@goshen-oh.gov
LOCATION:St. Bernard-Elmwood Place City Schools & Bethel-Tate Roger Bacon Stadium 35 E. Mitchell Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45217	DROP OFF TIMES:Thursday Aug. 31^st ONLY 5:30 PM—8 PM	CONTACT:Matthew Koenig \| 513-582-4050

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Aug 31, 2017

Hamilton County BOE denies protests filed against Gross and Batemen nomination petitions

Norwood, Ohio – Loveland resident Patty Horton-Sandmar filed protests over the nominating petitions to run for City Council of Pam Gross and Andy Bateman. Both candidates had already been certified to be on the Fall ballot, but Horton-Sandmar told the Hamilton County Board of Elections (BOE) this afternoon that the paperwork the pair submitted had fatal flaws because they did not follow the letter of the law..

At the BOE hearing today the Board overruled Horton-Sandmar’s protest in both cases.

Horton-Sandmar alleged that the address of one of Gross’ five nominating committee members was wrong. The address listed according to Horton-Sandmar was 274 Shadow Ct. and it should have been 274 Shadow Wood Ct. Gross said it was an innocent error because when she filled out the form she used the address she saw on the “Walking List” of registered voters, a spread sheet provided by the BOE. The BOE determined that if Gross had expanded the spread sheet “cell” she would have seen the entire correct address.

In the case of Bateman’s petition, Horton-Sandmar alleged that the candidate turned in 83 signatures of registered voters and that was eight more than allowed by the Ohio Revised Code and 33 more than allowed by the Loveland Charter.

In overruling the protests the BOE determined both petitions were in substantial compliance with election law.

Below are the protests Horton-Sandmar submitted to the BOE, and the response Gross submitted. Bateman did not file a written response however did explain his position at today’s hearing. Gross and Horton-Sandmar also testified today at the hearing.

The hearing was broadcast live on Loveland Magazine’s Facebook page. Go to the -21:40 minute mark to watch the agenda items of interest to Loveland voters.

Horton-Sandmayr Protest of Pam Gross Petition

Pam Gross response

Horton-Sandmayr Protest of Andrew Bateman Petition

This story was up-dated at 7:15 Am on 8/31/17

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Aug 30, 2017
Are you organizing hurricane relief?

Texas National Guard soldiers conduct rescue operations in flooded areas around Houston, Texas 27 August, 2017. (Photos by 1Lt. Zachary West, 100th MPAD

Are you organizing to provide

Hurricane Harvey relief?

Here is how Loveland Magazine can help

Hello neighbors, friends, and readers,

If you are part of a local nonprofit, Mosque, Synagog, Church, school, company, or community group assisting the victims of Hurricane Harvey please send us information so Loveland Magazine can share it with the broader community.

Please be very specific about what you are doing, besides the Who, Why, What, When, and Where, provide us with specific information about what items you are collecting, and collection hours.

Please illustrate a proven need for items you might be collecting, and links to where your donations, etc., will ultimately be sent.

We will publish a list of ways local folks can help with relief efforts, but not if you do not send us information that people can use to best determine how to effectively help.

If you are heading to Texas or Louisiana to volunteer we’d also like to help tell your story.

Best regards,

David Miller, Publisher
Loveland Magazine

Charity Navigator is an excellent source of information.

Contact Loveland Magazine at editor@lovelandmagazine.com

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Aug 29, 2017
Business group seeks transparency during election

Loveland, Ohio – Businessman Tim Canada placed a four-inch thick binder on the shelf under the speaker’s podium before speaking at the Loveland Council meeting on August 22 saying he represented several local businesses. He said that since there was so much said during the campaign to recall former Mayor Mark Fitzgerald charging him with not being transparent, he was putting all candidates on notice. He said, “Going forward every candidate and council person will be under scrutiny for transparency.” He said their efforts would also be directed at The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance and the Loveland Community Heartbeat PAC. He said the business people would be speaking for the next eight weeks about transparency – going back to 2007.

Canada said that Halie Rebeccaschild had used two different names on campaign finance reports submitted to the board of elections that were submitted by the recall campaign committee. He inferred it would be election falsification and that it would be a fifth-degree felony to do so.

Canada continued saying, “It bothers me to do this, but I am going to do it anyway.” He then went on to talk about a candidate for Council, Neal Oury, outlining past law suits he has been involved in and his personal bankruptcy.

After Canada made the public statements that were aired on the live Facebook feed of the council meeting by LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV, Rebeccaschild and Oury were asked if they would like to respond to the things said about them by the business group.

Here are their responses:

– Halie S. Rebeccaschild

Loveland Community Heartbeat has amended the filing to correct the error. The mistake was in part due to a name change and the treasurer referencing an account not current with the name change at the time of entry to the ledger. Contrary to Mr. Canada’s suggestion, a filing error does not equate to a felony. According to the Hamilton County Board of Elections Campaign Finance Department, amendments to filings are quite common.

– Neal Oury

During August 22, 2017, Loveland City Council meeting business owner Tim Canada raised concerns over law suits in which I have been named and my experience with personal bankruptcy. Regardless of Tim’s motive in bringing these to light, I do recognize that as an individual seeking public office, such matters are up for public scrutiny and I will address them directly.

With regard to the lawsuits mentioned… I’ve spent thirty plus years in the property management and the building and construction business, and sadly, law suits are a reality of these industries. Six of these cases were dismissed due to a lack of grounds; in one action, six suits were filed for back taxes and I was named only as the mortgage holder for properties that I had sold on a land contract. Two suits were decided in my favor. The remaining suits were related to the bankruptcy.

With regard to my filing for personal bankruptcy… I will be honest it was an extremely difficult time for me and my family, and a situation which I am not eager to talk about. The culmination of the economic downturn in 2008-2010, the housing market and remodeling business depleted to nothing. My mortgage on my business property was with 5/3 Bank who called my mortgage due. Unfortunately, the economy did not recover and the lack of business led to a situation where I was not able to meet my financial obligations. However painful the experience, I took responsibility, made reparations, and continue today following through on my commitment to pay that debt. It has been a long and difficult road, but as the saying goes, what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.

To the degree that Tim felt it necessary to bring these events to light for the sake of transparency, as was demanded of Mark Fitzgerald during the recall drive, I will point out some very relevant differences. First, I have never been accused of fraud, as was the case with Fitzgerald; I have never been fired from a job due to issues of integrity. It appears Fitzgerald has been accused of misusing public funds, my financial hardship affected no one but my family. I have never walked out of nor been booed at any meetings. I take pride in my integrity to do what is right.

When I declared my candidacy for Loveland City Council, it was not with any pretense of my being perfect or not having experienced failure in my life. That decision was the result of my lifelong desire to make Loveland a better place, with city leadership that is inclusive, responsive and respectful of its citizens and to have an open dialogue with the community. With my candidacy comes a promise that I will work tirelessly for Loveland and with Loveland.

Respectfully submitted, Neal Oury

Below are excerpts from the speech Canada gave at the Council meeting.

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Aug 27, 2017
Get your name on the Captain Seth Mitchell Hero 5k Tee

Dear Loveland friends,

The 8th Annual Captain Seth Mitchell Hero 5k is upon us. The 5k has been the source for over $20,000.00 in scholarship funds for deserving seniors from Loveland High School since 2010.

Captain Seth Mitchell

Your contribution of $100 will get your name on the T-shirt (and we’ll send you a T- shirt also). A $250.00 contribution get’s your business advertised on the shirt (plus shirts)

What more could you ask??

You can see the T- shirts from the 2016 event in the attachments.

Please consider a contribution of any amount via the web site: http://www.sethmitchell5k.org/home.html. You can also learn about the event on the web site.

The race is September 23rd in Loveland Ohio in Nisbet Park. Please make your contribution early, especially if you want your name on the shirt!!

Thank you for your continued support and for supporting this event.

Sincerely,

Steve and Connie Mitchel

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Aug 26, 2017
How to apply for Loveland Council vacancy

Loveland, Ohio – Former mayor Mark Fitzgerald’s resignation from City Council leaves an opportunity for someone wishing to serve the remaining two years of his term. Fitzgerald resigned his position when faced with a recall election this November. A successful candidate must pass the muster of four of the remaining six members.

The City Manager issued this press release inviting residents to apply for the empty seat:

Loveland City Council will begin the process of filling the unexpired term of Councilman Mark Fitzgerald, whose term was set to expire on December 2, 2019.

Loveland residents interested in serving in this position are encouraged to submit an application and a resume to the Clerk of Council by 4:30 p.m. on September 5, 2017, at City Hall, located at 120 W. Loveland Avenue, Loveland, OH 45140. Applications are available at City Hall or on the City’s website, www.lovelandoh.gov.

Applicants must be a registered voter, must reside within the City, have lived within the City limits for at least one year preceding the appointment, and be at least 18 years of age.

Click here for the application form: Loveland City Council Member Application-1

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Aug 26, 2017
Apply to be appointed to Loveland Council

Loveland, Ohio – The resignation of Mark Fitzgerald from City Council has left a vacancy. Fitzgerald resigned on August 14 rather than face a recall election this November. The six remaining members will vote on a replacement. The City released the below press release seeking applicants for those wishing to be appointed to the vacant seat.

Loveland City Council will begin the process of filling the unexpired term of Councilman Mark Fitzgerald, whose term was set to expire on December 2, 2019.

Loveland residents interested in serving in this position are encouraged to submit an application and a resume to the Clerk of Council by 4:30 p.m. on September 5, 2017, at City Hall, located at 120 W. Loveland Avenue, Loveland, OH 45140. Applications are available at City Hall or on the City’s website, www.lovelandoh.gov.

Applicants must be a registered voter, must reside within the City, have lived within the City limits for at least one year preceding the appointment, and be at least 18 years of age.

Here is the application the City wants you to use: Loveland City Council Member Application-1

Aug 25, 2017
How to purchase tickets for Friday’s Tiger opening football game

Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown

Tigers vs. Sycamore at 7 PM at Tiger Stadium

Dear Tiger Nation,

The Athletic Department will be coming around to all buildings and departments tomorrow, Thursday morning, between 9-10:30am to sell Crosstown Showdown tickets for this Friday’s Football Game.

Please remember, due to this being a special event game on our Tiger Turf, everyone must have a ticket. No Passes, Golden Buckeye Cards or Staff IDs will be accepted at the gates.

The cost of tickets, for all ages are $5 presale and $7 at the gate. Our gates open Friday at 5:30pm.

If you want to take advantage of the school to school ticket service tomorrow, please leave the following at the front desk of your school/department by 9am:

1. Put your name and number of tickets needed on the outside of an envelope with your CASH only payment.
2. We will leave your purchased tickets, along with any change needed, in your same envelope.
3. Please pick your envelope back up from your front desk anytime after 10:30am.
Thanks!

Presale Tickets will also be on sale in the High School Athletic Office:
Thursday, 7:00am-2:30pm and 4:30pm-8:30pm
Friday, 7:00am-1:00pm

Tickets will be on sale at the gate for $7 starting at 5:30pn on Friday evening.

Come out and support our Loveland Tigers this Friday evening!

My Best and Go Tigers!
Julie Renner

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Aug 23, 2017
Eclipse photos from Nisbet Park and Historic Downtown

Loveland, Ohio, These photos were taken today in Nisbet Park and around Historic Downtown.

All photos are © Protected.

by David Miller/Loveland Magazine © 2017

Firefighter’s Memorial

Using a bike hands eclipse viewer.

Using a bike helmet eclipse viewer.

At Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks

At Paxton’s Grill

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by David Miller/Loveland Magazine © 2017

Aug 21, 2017