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  • What you should know about recall elections

    What you should know about recall elections

    This “Law You Can Use” consumer legal information column was provided by the Ohio State Bar Association.  It was prepared by Philip C. Richter, Executive Director of the Ohio Elections Commission.

    Q:  What is a recall election?
    A: Recall is a method that can be used to remove an official from a public office before the end of his or her term.  A recall election is a right reserved to the people served by the official. It can only take place after a petition signed by the required number of qualified voters is certified.Q:  Could an Ohio governor be removed through a recall election?
    A: No. Neither the Ohio constitution nor the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), Ohio’s collection of written laws, provide for recall elections for statewide offices. For this reason, Ohio voters cannot use recall to remove a governor.

    Q:  Can a city official be recalled in Ohio?
    A: Yes. The ORC provides that any elective officer of a municipality may be removed from office by qualified voters as long as that official has served at least one year of his or her term. Although state law allows cities to hold recall elections, any particular city’s charter may either allow or forbid such an election. The wording of the city charter determines whether recall is an option.

    Q:  Assuming a city’s charter allows it, how can a city official be recalled in Ohio?
    A:  In Ohio, a petition must be signed by qualified voters. By law, the number of signatures required must equal at least 15 percent of the total votes cast at the most recent municipal election. In the petition, the voters demand that the city official in question be removed in favor of another official to be chosen by the voters in a recall election. This petition must be filed with the board of elections. If the board of elections finds the petition to be valid and the official in question does not resign from office within five days, then the lawmaking authority in that city may set a day for a recall election. The recall election is held 30 to 40 days after the petition is validated.

    Q:  Would I be voting for one person over another in a recall election, like in a regular election?
    A:  No. You actually have two separate votes. The first vote asks you to decide, with a “yes” or “no” vote, whether you wish to remove the official from office. The second vote asks you to select, from a list of qualified candidates, a successor for that official. The second vote is considered only if the first vote results in the removal of the official. The official who voters are being asked to recall may not include his or her name as one of these candidates to be considered.

    Q: How would a successor candidate qualify for the ballot?
    A: In a recall election, there is no primary election. Rather, a candidate who wants to replace the incumbent must file his or her intent to run for office with the board of elections at least 20 days before the special election. Each candidate must provide a petition with signatures equal to 10 percent of the total votes cast at the most recent regular municipal election. Call your local board of elections to get the exact number of signatures required.

    Q: How many votes are needed to recall an official?
    A: If a majority of voters decide the official should be removed, then the official will be removed. Whoever is chosen to succeed the official will then hold office for the remainder of the recalled official’s unexpired term.

    Q: If the official is not recalled, can he or she be compensated for recall election expenses?
    A: Yes. If the voters decide to keep the official in office after a recall election, that official is entitled to be repaid his or her actual and legitimate expenses from the city treasury, up to 50 percent of allowed campaign expenses for any regular city election.

    12/2/2015

    What does Loveland Charter say about electing/recalling Mayor?

    Here’s what Vice-Mayor Settle didn’t want you to know

    [Exclusive Video] Oury will run to replace Fitzgerald in recall election

    Mark Fitzgerald is Loveland’s new Mayor by secret ballot

    [Exclusive Video] “We will rise!” – Shouting matches erupt at council meeting

    Mark Fitzgerald is Loveland’s new Mayor by secret ballot

     
  • 2017 Amazing Charity Race brings fun and charity together [video]

    2017 Amazing Charity Race brings fun and charity together [video]

    The 2017 Amazing Charity Race took place in Miami Township and Loveland this year with 1,500 racers supported by 500 volunteers. Here are the video highlights from a team of LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV videographers and led by our Sam Smith.

    Loveland Magazine has been proud to partner with other sponsors to help make the Races a success

    Your company can become a partner of next year’s Race and you too can become part of supporting the charities that are helped each year.

    Your corporate sponsorship will go a long, long way in supporting the many local charity organizations the Amazing Charity Race supports. Please email Terrie Puckett: tecumseh70@hotmail.com to find out more.

    Sponsorship Guidelines 

    These general guidlines can be modified to meet your marketing needs.

    Sponsorship inquiries contact Terrie Puckett: tecumseh70@hotmail.com

    We understand you may already have a community investment program at your company. Maybe you are already blessed with great name recognition in the community. Investing in the Amazing Charity Race is investing in your local community. Here are great 5 Reasons to Sponsor ACR 2017:

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    • The organizations we support are mostly small, all-volunteer, community-based charities. This means that most are not connected to bigger giving opportunities like the United Way or Community Shares.

    • These small organizations rely on financial support from ACR for specific projects and for meeting the gaps in dollars from other sources just to keep going.

    • A sponsorship of ACR has a more positive direct impact on the organizations we help in the local community than a larger sponsorship to a national organization.

    • All of the charities take part on the day of the race, contributing to the overall success of the event through sweat-equity and inspiration.

    • The more cash sponsorships we can bring in to cover direct costs, the more money we can allocate to the 50+ local charities that volunteer each year. Wouldn’t it be great to have your company be associated with this type of positive community involvement? In the last 11 years we have distributed close to $500,000 LOCALLY.

    But don’t just take it from us…

    Read what  some of our past charities say:

    “The Tukandu Cycling Club pair’s blind and visually impaired stokers with sighted captains for rides on tandem bicycles. The money the club has received over the years has helped us pay for repairs to our bikes, purchase bike helmets and bikes. The Amazing Charity Race Board has been very generous to the club over the years and we appreciate their support.”
    ~Jim Cable, Tukandu Cycling Club

    “The Isaac Walton League provides canoes and kayaks for Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts etc., for experiences and river cleanup. Many other non-profits use the grounds.  The monies received help maintain the property and upkeep.”
    ~Ann Schnure

    “The Karen Carns Foundation pledges that a child will never be removed from his or her environment of a private elementary or high school education due to a life-changing event that affects the family’s financial situation.   The support of the Amazing Charity Race has helped us keep many students in their private school after a parent’s death, and those families are ever so grateful.  The Race organizers always manage to create the best, most twisted events for us to run every year, and we all absolutely love it.  This event draws the most KCF volunteers to any of our events and it just keeps getting bigger and better every year!”
    ~Ed Driscoll

    We would love to work with you. These general guidelines can be modified to meet your needs.  For more information, or to set up a meeting with our team, please contact Terrie Puckett at tecumseh70@hotmail.com

    Sponsors: all levels

    • logo on racer and volunteer tee shirts (approximately 1750 ordered each year)

    • logo and hot link on Sponsor page of ACR website

    • listing as Sponsor in any print materials and advertising

    Sponsors: $500.00 value and up

    • all the above

    • Sponsor Spotlight—a paragraph about your company—in 2 email blasts and 2 Facebook posts prior to race day

    Sponsors: $1000.00 value and up

    • all the above

    • 2 race teams registered in 2017

    • increase to 4 Sponsor Spotlights (email and Facebook posts) prior to race day

    • opportunity to address race participants at end of race party

    Sponsors: $3000.00 value and up

    • all the above

    • 10×10 booth at either the start line or end line

    • opportunity to address race participants at map release

    • opportunity to address charities at check distribution party

    • 2 additional Sponsor Spotlights (email and Facebook) post-race (August to December 2017)

       

    Thank You To Our Sponsors

     

     
     
     
     

     

     
     

     
     

     

     

     

  • Riverside/Kemper closing postponed until Thursday

    Riverside/Kemper closing postponed until Thursday

    Loveland, Ohio – A Press Release from the City Manager’s office:

    Due to necessary modifications, the Riverside Drive closure planned for today (Wednesday June 28th) has been moved to Thursday June 29, 2017. The road will be closed from West Loveland Avenue to Twightwee to allow for completion of road repairs along the railroad tracks. The closure will begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue throughout the day with a re-opening of the roadway at approximately 4:00 p.m.

    Questions: Call David Kennedy, City Manager at 707-1454

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  • [Exclusive Video] Council Majority shuts down meeting and goes home

    [Exclusive Video] Council Majority shuts down meeting and goes home

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Magazine was live last night, and the only local media outlet to cover the Loveland Council meeting. Before City business was discussed, Mayor Fitzgerald read a statement accusing Councilmember Rob Weisgerber of condoning violence towards Councilmember Pam Gross. Weisgerber tried to respond, but the meeting was abruptly adjourned and the microphone turned off, with votes by Fitzgerald, Gross, Angie Settell, and Steve Zamagias.

    Weisgerber, Kathy Bailey, and Ted Phelps voted to continue the business meeting.

    The result was also that residents who say they had hard hitting statements they wanted to make during the open forum, were also not heard last night.

    Bailey, who voted against the adjournment said afterward that she believed the adjournment was rehearsed and scripted by those who voted for it. You can see her interview at the end of the live-stream. Fitzgerald, Gross, Settell, and Zamagias had left the meeting room, so were not available for any rebuttal to Bailey’s allegation of a scripted shut-down of the meeting.

    The live-stream continued to run after the “majority” council members had left the room, and you can watch as Weisgerber addresses the audience and the charges made about him by the Mayor.

    You can go to the end of the live-stream to see the interview with Bailey.

    Here is the social media post that Fitzgerald said was left on Weisgerber’s Facebook page and therefore condones violence towards Gross:

    Rob Weisgerber

    June 21 at 9:50pm ·

    To all my friends out there and especially for those who have spoken out against Mark Fitzgerald and Pam Gross on Loveland City Council. Pam Gross today submitted 9 separate public documents requests for all emails and documents between me and a host of private citizens. The magnitude of the list of names is very disturbing. She had also made the same request of Ted Phelps and Kathy Bailey included in those 9 requests.

    I will be clear that her request looks to be so broad and ill defined that no one can respond. Legal council now has to be involved to resolve. Pam is costing you the residents of Loveland by wasting your tax dollars on petty requests.

    The depth Pam Gross is willing to stoop to for her campaign is embarrassing

    (Name Redacted by Loveland Magazine) You dont have to give her anything. Thats a violation. Does she have a subpeona? She can request all day long. Lol who does she think she is? Trying to pull another fast one with intimidation. She nerds a good old fashion loveland ass kicking 80s style lol.

    Bailey said there was important City business on the Council agenda last night. In protest, some members of the audience crumpled or ripped in half, the meeting agenda.

    EDITOR’S NOTE: Loveland Magazine sent an email this morning to the Councilmembers who voted to shut down the meeting asking for their response regarding Kathy Bailey’s accusation last night that the abrupt closing down of the council meeting was pre-planned.

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    Installation and maintenance of heating and cooling systems in Loveland, Ohio Rick Ogden Heating & Air Conditioning is a family owned company
     
  • [Exclusive Video] Jane Pearson’s President’s Address at Loveland High School Graduation

    [Exclusive Video] Jane Pearson’s President’s Address at Loveland High School Graduation

    On June 3, the 2017 Loveland High School Class celebrated their commencement during a ceremony at Xavier University’s Cintas Center at 1 PM. Loveland Magazine was the only area media to cover the event.

    In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video, you will Jane Pearson’s President’s Address.

    New offerings for your child at VisionArts studio in Loveland

    Help your child improve their academic performance this school year by enrolling them in the creative arts program at VisionArts studio in Loveland!

     

     
  • Riverside and Kemper will be closed on Wednesday

    Riverside and Kemper will be closed on Wednesday

    Loveland, Ohio – On Wednesday at approximately 6 AM, Riverside Drive will be closed from West Loveland Avenue to Twightwee to allow for completion of road repairs along the railroad tracks. The closure will continue throughout the day with a re-opening of the roadway at approximately 4 PM.

     
  • Loveland High School honored as Trex National Recycling Challenge Winner

    Loveland High School honored as Trex National Recycling Challenge Winner

    “An incredible team building exercise,” said Tracy Burge

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland High School (LHS) students have earned the title of a national winner of the 10th annual Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge, a program designed to help educate students about the importance of recycling.

    “The Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge is not only an engaging way to teach the importance of recycling, but it also serves as an incredible team building exercise,” said Tracy Burge, LHS environmental science teacher. “Our students worked together and with the community to recycle as much plastic as possible, and we are so thrilled that they demonstrated such strong leadership in this effort to save the planet!”

    To capture this year’s top honors, LHS students recycled more than 950 pounds of polyethylene plastic. In recognition of their outstanding efforts, Trex Company, presented the students with a new Trex bench for use at their school, as well as a picture frame made from Trex composite materials to showcase their winner certificate.

    “We want the Tiger Family to know that now and in the following years we will recycle all flat plastic in room 283 at the high school,” said Burge. “Next year we will have bins outside at the schools. This contest goes on every year, and our goal is to repeat this success.”

    The Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge pits K-12 schools across the country against one another in a fun, friendly competition to collect and recycle the most plastic bags and other types of polyethylene materials for the chance to win Trex products for their schools. Instead of going into landfills, that plastic waste will be converted into beautiful Trex composite decking.

    “Offering a rewarding, hands-on school project, the Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge provides students with a better understanding and appreciation for sustainable practices,” said Stephanie Hicks, material resource coordinator for Trex. “After a decade, the program is still growing – with a record number of schools competing this year – and continues to educate tens of thousands of students about environmental responsibility.”

    One of the largest recyclers of plastic in the U.S., Trex uses more than 1.5 billion plastic bags to make its eco-friendly, wood-alternative outdoor living products each year. A standard 16-foot Trex board contains recycled material from approximately 2,250 plastic bags. In addition to plastic grocery and retail bags, Trex reuses polyethylene plastic from a variety of common household items – such as case overwraps, bread bags, bubble wrap, newspaper sleeves and dry cleaning bags – to create composite products that offer a superior alternative to wood and an environmentally responsible choice to consumers.

    For more information about the Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge, visit Trex.com/Recycling.

    Raising Joyful Rebels, a Guide for Moms by local author, Fran Hendrick

    Loveland based author, Fran Hendrick says moms can become pros at growing girls’ resilience, strength, and happiness.
  • Loveland High School students recognized for public service

    Loveland High School students recognized for public service

    LHS students being recognized by PSR-C include Katie McElveen, Olivia Piziali, Ben Cummins, Nick Griffiths, Sam Schwantes, Andy Schwantes, Jonah Smith, and (not pictured) Lauren Kahrs.

     

    Loveland, Ohio – Eight Loveland High School (LHS) students were recently selected by the Public Service Recognition-Cincinnati (PSR-C) Committee for their volunteer efforts. LHS student Katie McElveen was honored for her work with the Ronald McDonald House, and Olivia Piziali, Ben Cummins, Nick Griffiths, Sam Schwantes, Andy Schwantes, Jonah Smith, and Lauren Kahrs, for their work with Loveland’s NEST program. The  students were presented with their 2017 Student Public Service Award on Fountain Square in Cincinnati Thursday, May 11.

    [quote_right]Recognizing Quality Public Service in the Greater Cincinnati Area Uniting All Levels and Areas of Government in One Celebration![/quote_right]“Student service is something we intentionally integrate into the student experience at Loveland High School, and we are extremely proud of these dedicated individuals for taking the initiative to give back to the community in this way,” said LHS Principal Peggy Johnson.

    According to PSR-C, the students are being recognized during Public Service Recognition Week – a time set aside to pay tribute to the profession of public service and to recognize those individuals who have done an outstanding job during the year. The May 11 event will be PSR-C’s 29th recognition event.

    Throughout the country, mayors, governors, agency leaders, communities and public service organizations participate in PSRW by issuing proclamations; hosting award ceremonies and special tribute events; and delivering messages about the value of public service. We encourage government leaders and public servants from all backgrounds to participate by showing appreciation to their employees and colleagues and by sharing stories of excellence in public service.

  • Max Shilling recipient of the $1,000 Loveland Stage Company Creative Arts Scholarship

    Max Shilling recipient of the $1,000 Loveland Stage Company Creative Arts Scholarship

    Last fall, he shaved his head to portray Uncle Fester

    Loveland, Ohio – Max Shilling, a Loveland High School 2017 graduate, is the recipient of the $1,000 Loveland Stage Company Creative Arts Scholarship. 

    Shilling plans to attend Kent State University to study theater management and production. He has been active in the Loveland Stage Company and the Loveland High School drama program.

    Shilling had his first stage experience in Loveland Stage Company’s summer theater production of Carnival in 2012. Since then he has appeared in every LSC summer theater workshop and worked backstage for many of the other shows during the school year. This summer he will be portraying Charles (Charlemagne) in LSC’s summer workshop production of Pippin.

    At Loveland High School, he has been in main stage productions as well as those put on by the local Thespian Society. He most recently appeared, very briefly before being shot dead, as Rudi Scherz in A Murder is Announced. Last fall, he shaved his head to portray Uncle Fester in LHS’ The Addams Family, earning the Director’s Award for the most dedicated cast member.

    Shilling was a member of the high school Cappies critic team and was one of the students chosen to emcee the Cappies Gala at the Aronoff, celebrating high school theater in the Greater Cincinnati area.

    Shilling’s own words sum up the reason he was chosen to receive this scholarship:

    “Theater has helped me grow so much and I have made so many friends through it.  I want to share this experience with more people.  I would love to someday open my own theater for adolescents, where children can learn to love theater as much as I have.”

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  • Mental Health & Recovery Board seeks members

    Mental Health & Recovery Board seeks members

    Clermont County residents who have an interest in assisting with the direction of local addiction and mental health services in the county are invited to contact the Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board (CCMHRB) about volunteer positions on its Board of Directors.

    There are currently two vacancies on CCMHRB’s Board of Directors. As of July 1, there will be an additional four vacancies, as four current board members will have served their full terms and will be leaving the Board.

    The Board of County Commissioners is responsible for appointing eight members of the board. Three of the vacant positions will be appointed by the County Commissioners, from applications gathered and reviewed by the CCMHRB. Applicants must be a resident of the county and have an interest in mental health and/or alcohol/drug issues.

    Three positions will be appointed by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS), which is responsible for appointing six board members. Priorities for these OMHAS appointments will be to a person who has received services for mental health issues or alcohol and/or drug use, a family member of someone who has or had a mental health or addiction issue, or someone who is working or has worked in the mental health or addiction field, or who has been involved in advocating for mental health and/or alcohol/drug services.

    The selected individuals will be part of a 14-member board representing a variety of interests, including professionals from the mental health and alcohol/drug fields, family members, individuals in recovery, and community representatives. The board meets monthly on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m.; members also are involved periodically in committee meetings. Terms for Board members are four years, and a member can serve two terms.

    CCMHRB is the local board of alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services. It is the county agency responsible for planning, monitoring, evaluating, and funding all mental health and addiction services in the county provided through public dollars.

    If you are interested in serving on the Board, please send a letter of interest and a resume to CCMHRB at 2337 Clermont Center Drive, Batavia, OH 45103 or by email to cknoblauch@ccmhrb.org. For more information, call the CCMHRB office at 513.732.5400.