MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OHIO - You are invited to hear nationally renowned solo handbell ringer Kathie Fink in concert at Epiphany United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 11 at 7:15 PM.
The concert is part of a ten state Midwestern Tour entitled “A Legacy Remembered”. The program is a tribute to Kathie’s father, Larry Fink Sr, who along with his wife and children pioneered the earliest forms of handbell ensemble ringing in the United States. The family, known as the Fink Family Handbell Ringers made history in the handbell world as they appeared on television and toured the country in the 1960’s. Fink blends her own music with a presentation, of video clips of her family (Father, Mother, siblings) playing at various venues in the 1960s. Click here to see one of the vintage video clips.
Larry and Wilma Fink both received their college degrees at Greenville College in Illinois.
Later, Larry pursued an advanced degree in music education at Westminster Choir College in New Jersey and was introduced to English handbells while teaching at Roberts Wesleyan College in North Chili, New York. He ordered his first set of White Chapel Handbells from London in the late ‘50s. From that point on, handbells became an intricate part of the Fink Family lives.
The Finks moved to Seattle in 1961. Larry Fink was asked by the Council of Churches to demonstrate and teach handbells to children at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. This created such interest that he began teaching full time in the public school music system using handbells. He also organized a senior citizen bell choir and continued to arrange music for his family of four children. Summers from 1961-66 were spent touring across the United States with their handbells.
Kathie Fink recently retired from probation work in California and moved to Kentucky in August 2007. She is the mother of two adult children. When not "on the road," Kathie calls Burlington, Kentucky "home."
Everyone loved it. Even those who have nothing to do with handbells remarked on the interesting history segments. And, of course, they were all amazed at Kathie's talent. Favorite expression was, "How does she remember where all the bells are so she can pick up the right one?" I have never seen an audience sit so quietly mesmerized by music and musician. She received a standing ovation. If this tour comes anywhere near you, don't miss it. It was a great Sunday afternoon. -Marcy Hontz, Scottsdale, AZ
Army Pvt. Earl Johnson (Photo not available) has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. Johnson is the son of Judy Chowning of State Route 131, Milford, and is a 2007 graduate of Middletown High School, Carlisle, Ohio.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Collin D. Asch has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Asch is the son of Herbert and Marilynn Asch of Timberlake Drive, Cincinnati. In 1998, Asch graduated from Sycamore High School, and received a bachelor's degree in 2003 from Ohio State University, Columbus.
Air Force Airman Steven M. Mudman has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Mudman is the son of Robert and Renee Mudman of Liberty Bell Drive, Hamilton, Ohio. He graduated from Fairfield High School.
Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Adam P. Hernandez and Army Reserve Spec. Douglas P. Werling have deployed overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Hernandez is the son of Jose' L. and Debbie A Hernandez of Adams Road, Loveland, Ohio. His wife, Colleen, is the daughter of Trudy Davidson of Dayton, Ohio. He is a 2003 graduate of Ameila High School. The specialist, a security forces member with three years of military service, is normally assigned to the 910th Security Force, Youngstown-Warren Air Reserve Station, Vienna, Ohio.
Werling, a heavy wheel vehicle operator with six years of military service, is normally assigned to the 353rd Transportation Company, Buffalo, Minn. He is the son of Jennifer L. Shivar of Glen Drive, Milford. Werling graduated in 2003 from William Mason High School, and received a bachelor's degree in 2008 from the University of Cincinnati.
Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, security and counter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional governing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq.
Members from all branches of the U.S. military and multinational forces are also assisting in rebuilding Iraq's economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and preserving Iraq's sovereignty and independence as a democracy.
Air Force Airman Samantha L. Cronin and Air Force Airman Brent A. Johnson have graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
During the six weeks of training, they studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations.
In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Cronin is the daughter of Kimberly Cronin of Meadowcreek Drive,
Milford, and Todd Cronin of Fox Run Trail, Cincinnati, Ohio. She
graduated from Milford High School
Johnson is the son of Randy and Debbie Johnson of Ludlum Road, Morrow, and graduated from Little Miami High School.
Stock prices tumbled Monday after the House of Representatives voted against a $700 billion emergency rescue package, ignoring pleas from President Bush and the leaders of both parties.
This election voters need to sort through lots of smoke and mirrors. We need to analyze the effectiveness of abstinence only sex education and consider a pregnant Alaskan teen. We need to examine the evidence of climate change and the McCain/Palin denial that humans contribute in any significant way to it. We need to question record gas prices, while oil corporation post record profits. We need to look at home foreclosures, sky-rocketing grocery prices, and high unemployment and realize we can't afford four more years of the same, tired policies. We need real change and a progressive philosophy. We need Obama/Biden.
CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - The Clermont County Transportation Improvement District (CCTID), in conjunction with the Clermont County Engineer’s Office, the Ohio Department of Transportation, and M•E Companies Inc., will host an open house on Thursday, October 16, to discuss the SR 32 Eastern Corridor Study. The open house will be held in the conference room at the Clermont County Engineer’s Office, located at 2381 Clermont Center Drive in Batavia. The meeting will be held in an open house format, meaning there will be no formal presentations; citizens are encouraged to stop in at any time, between the hours of 5:30 PM and 7 PM. This meeting was added due to the recent power outage that delayed mail service to numerous citizens in Batavia, informing them of the previous meeting about the study at Batavia High School.
The SR 32 Eastern Corridor Study is a plan for future transportation and infrastructure improvements along SR 32 in central and eastern Clermont County, from Bauer Road to Dela Palma Road. The study will evaluate the corridor and provide recommendations for future land use, along with transportation and infrastructure improvements.
Exhibits of transportation solutions, economic opportunities, and project costs will be on display at the meeting. Clermont County staff, Ohio Department of Transportation officials, and project team members will be available to answer questions; comment sheets will also be available. After the meeting, comment sheets can be submitted to Erin Peterson at M•E Companies, Suite 2300, 23 Triangle Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246.
For more information about the SR 32 Eastern Corridor Study, contact Steve Wharton with the Clermont County Transportation Improvement District at (513) 289-9051 or e-mail ed3c@fuse.net.
CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - The Board of Clermont County Commissioners (BCC) will hold a town meeting for Milford, Miami Township, and Loveland citizens on Wednesday, October 22.
The meeting will be held at the Miami Township Civic Center, located at 6101 Meijer Drive, beginning at 7 PM.
This is the sixth in a series of town meetings the BCC is holding countywide.
For additional information about this, or other town meetings planned in 2008, contact Clermont County Communications Director Kathy Lehr at (513) 732-7597.
CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - You don’t have to stand in long lines to cast your ballot on Election Day; beginning Tuesday, September 30, registered voters across Ohio can vote early by way of an absentee ballot, without giving any reason as was required in the past. There have been predictions that a third of voters across the country will opt to vote absentee. “Here in Clermont County, we expect around 20,000 of the county’s 131,000 voters to take advantage of the absentee voting process,” said Clermont County Board of Elections Director Judy Miller. “It’s a convenient way to cast your ballot, and you can fill it out in the comfort of your own home.”
To vote absentee, you must first submit an absentee application to the Clermont County Board of Elections office, located at 76 South Riverside Drive in Batavia; you can request one be sent to you by calling 732-7275, or you can download an application at www.ClermontElections.org. The absentee applications must be received by noon on November 1, 2008. There is an exception for medical emergencies; that information is detailed on the Clermont Board of Elections Web site. You can also vote at the Board of Elections Office through November 3, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.
On Election Day, polls will be open in Ohio from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. A sample ballot and a listing of ballot issues are available on the Clermont Board of Elections Web site. The League of Women Voters offers a downloadable Presidential Election voter’s guide and additional voting information at www.lmv.org.
Hamilton County voters can download an absentee voter application here, or call 632-7000.
MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OHIO - Mark your calendars for the annual Dr Lee Lynch Memorial Blessing of the Animals event on Saturday, October 4 at 10AM at Epiphany United Methodist Church. (Directions)
You can bring animals of all sorts for the special service. The Church will have goodies and treats for everyone and even a special certificate for the furry friends.
"The law isn't doing enough to protect the
animals in these laboratories," he said. "Animals
are dying as a result of negligence. They are being starved
and this was a lab that was regularly inspected."
Budkie's group, which is based in Milford, Ohio, submitted information requests for about 1,100 laboratories in 2006. The inspection reports have come back sporadically over the last two years with some still outstanding, he said.Read on...: Group unveils university's record of abusing lab animals - lehighvalleylive.com.
But he'll skip the debate, suspend his campaign, and fly immediately to Washington because of the seriousness of the financial crisis. "We're going to go and save the country," McCain told David Letterman.
On Tuesday:
ANCHOR: As for the massive Wall Street bailout McCain insists it have...
JSM: Oversight that is effective and transparent.
We need people like Warren Buffet and Mike Bloomberg and Mitt Romney to
have an oversight of this. We can’t put that responsibility in the
hands of one person.
ANCHOR: The crunch question. Would you vote for it as it’s presently constructed?
JSM: I have not had a chance to see it in writing so I have to examine that.
(This was an interview given Tuesday, September 23, to NBC in Cleveland, Ohio.)
Here it is Senator (below), it's only three printed pages long - but... you won't read it here... you don't use the Internet.
LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL FOR TREASURY AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE MORTGAGE-RELATED ASSETS Section 1. Short Title. This Act may be cited as ____________________.
Sec. 2. Purchases of Mortgage-Related Assets. (a)
Authority to Purchase.--The Secretary is authorized to purchase, and to
make and fund commitments to purchase, on such terms and conditions as
determined by the Secretary, mortgage-related assets from any financial
institution having its headquarters in the United States.
(b)
Necessary Actions.--The Secretary is authorized to take such actions as
the Secretary deems necessary to carry out the authorities in this Act,
including, without limitation:
(1) appointing such employees as may be required to carry out the authorities in this Act and defining their duties;
(2)
entering into contracts, including contracts for services authorized by
section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, without regard to any
other provision of law regarding public contracts;
(3)
designating financial institutions as financial agents of the
Government, and they shall perform all such reasonable duties related
to this Act as financial agents of the Government as may be required of
them;
(4) establishing vehicles that are authorized, subject to
supervision by the Secretary, to purchase mortgage-related assets and
issue obligations; and
(5) issuing such regulations and other
guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to define terms or carry
out the authorities of this Act.
Sec. 3. Considerations. In exercising the authorities granted in this Act, the Secretary shall take into consideration means for--
(1) providing stability or preventing disruption to the financial markets or banking system; and
(2) protecting the taxpayer.
Sec. 4. Reports to Congress. Within
three months of the first exercise of the authority granted in section
2(a), and semiannually thereafter, the Secretary shall report to the
Committees on the Budget, Financial Services, and Ways and Means of the
House of Representatives and the Committees on the Budget, Finance, and
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate with respect to the
authorities exercised under this Act and the considerations required by
section 3.
Sec. 5. Rights; Management; Sale of Mortgage-Related Assets. (a)
Exercise of Rights.--The Secretary may, at any time, exercise any
rights received in connection with mortgage-related assets purchased
under this Act.
(b) Management of Mortgage-Related Assets.--The
Secretary shall have authority to manage mortgage-related assets
purchased under this Act, including revenues and portfolio risks
therefrom.
(c) Sale of Mortgage-Related Assets.--The Secretary
may, at any time, upon terms and conditions and at prices determined by
the Secretary, sell, or enter into securities loans, repurchase
transactions or other financial transactions in regard to, any
mortgage-related asset purchased under this Act.
(d) Application
of Sunset to Mortgage-Related Assets.--The authority of the Secretary
to hold any mortgage-related asset purchased under this Act before the
termination date in section 9, or to purchase or fund the purchase of a
mortgage-related asset under a commitment entered into before the
termination date in section 9, is not subject to the provisions of
section 9.
Sec. 6. Maximum Amount of Authorized Purchases. The
Secretary’s authority to purchase mortgage-related assets under this
Act shall be limited to $700,000,000,000 outstanding at any one time
Sec. 7. Funding. For
the purpose of the authorities granted in this Act, and for the costs
of administering those authorities, the Secretary may use the proceeds
of the sale of any securities issued under chapter 31 of title 31,
United States Code, and the purposes for which securities may be issued
under chapter 31 of title 31, United States Code, are extended to
include actions authorized by this Act, including the payment of
administrative expenses. Any funds expended for actions authorized by
this Act, including the payment of administrative expenses, shall be
deemed appropriated at the time of such expenditure.
Sec. 8. Review. Decisions
by the Secretary pursuant to the authority of this Act are
non-reviewable and committed to agency discretion, and may not be
reviewed by any court of law or any administrative agency.
Sec. 9. Termination of Authority. The
authorities under this Act, with the exception of authorities granted
in sections 2(b)(5), 5 and 7, shall terminate two years from the date
of enactment of this Act.
Sec. 10. Increase in Statutory Limit on the Public Debt. Subsection
(b) of section 3101 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by
striking out the dollar limitation contained in such subsection and
inserting in lieu thereof $11,315,000,000,000.
Sec. 11. Credit Reform. The
costs of purchases of mortgage-related assets made under section 2(a)
of this Act shall be determined as provided under the Federal Credit
Reform Act of 1990, as applicable.
Sec. 12. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
(1)
Mortgage-Related Assets.--The term “mortgage-related assets” means
residential or commercial mortgages and any securities, obligations, or
other instruments that are based on or related to such mortgages, that
in each case was originated or issued on or before September 17, 2008.
On Wednesday: Senator McCain told David Letterman he couldn't make a scheduled appearance on Wednesday night because he was immediately flying back to Washington to help with the nations financial crisis. Letterman however, found out that during the taping of his show, that McCain was taping a simultaneous interview with Katie Curic. In fact, McCain only flew to Washington on Thursday, after staying in New York for the night, and making an appearance at President Clinton's Global Initiative's annual meeting. This YouTube video is Letterman's response, as he saw the live feed of the Curic interview.
SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OHIO - After beating Wilmington 35-14 last week, the Tigers are now 4-1. They play at Glen Este (2-3) on Friday night, which begins their Buckeye Division schedule . Game time is 7:30.
Go to this link to read the football team's stats, schedule, etc.
Now that all five big investment banks -- Bear Stearns, Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley -- have disappeared or morphed into regular banks, a question arises.Read on... James K. Galbraith - A Bailout We Don't Need - washingtonpost.com.
MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OHIO - The Township Service Department will provide storm debris removal for Miami Township residents from the September 14 storm by providing vouchers obtained at the Service Department, 5900 McPicken Drive, that will allow residents to drop off their storm debris at Bzak Landscaping, 931 Round Bottom Road, at no charge.
To obtain a voucher, visit the Miami Township Service Department at 5900 McPicken Drive 7:15 AM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday and show proof of residency such as a driver's license. You may then take the debris to Bzak free of charge. Vouchers are valid until October 31.
If residents would like the township to collect branches and limbs at their residence, they must leave them at the curbside for crews to pick up. The debris must be no longer than 8 feet in length and must be brought within 10 feet of the roadway to be collected. Do not bundle the debris. The Township will not pick up leaves. Collections will begin the week of September 29, however, the process will take several weeks to complete.
It is no longer necessary to call the Service Department to request curbside pickup if you live on a township maintained road. Due to the large volume of homes affected, the Service Department will visit all township maintained roads once. Have your debris out by September 29.
If you live on a county maintained road, CLICK HERE for information regarding storm debris pickup.
Residents who live on private drives must bring the debris to the public roadway in order to be collected; township crews will not go on private property to collect the branches and limbs. Debris must be placed alongside the roadway, and must not be in the roadway.
LOVELAND, OHIO - Photos of the Loveland High School Womens Varsity soccer match against McNicholas High School, played on September 20, can be viewed by following this link.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Nearly 5,000 signatures collected in support of building a casino in southwest Ohio are invalid because they were fraudulently collected, elections officials said Tuesday.
At least seven people who submitted petitions in Lake County admitted they signed as circulators but did not witness any of the signatures on the documents, said County Board of Elections Director Jan Clair. The circulators also signed blank petitions that were later sent around the state, Clair said. Read on... Official: Thousands of casino signatures not valid - Examiner.com.
LOVELAND, OHIO - This Saturday, September 27, brings much anticipation as Cincinnati escape artist and illusionist Phil Dalton will attempt a first-of a kind escape. A giant pumpkin which has been touring Greater Cincinnati as a fund raiser for CancerFree Kids, will be the co-star of the show.
On the day of the event, the pumpkin will be hollowed out and a chained, and handcuffed Dalton will be placed inside the pumpkin. Immediately after being placed inside, the 6-inch thick lid will be ratcheted in place with two shipping straps. Nested inside of a cargo net cradle, the pumpkin, will then be hoisted 70 feet in the air via burning rope. Dalton will have only a few moments to escape and slide down a separate safety rope.
The event is free and starts at 12:30PM at Fall On The Farm (Blooms & Berries Farm Market), in Loveland, Ohio. (Directions)
Recently leaving it’s home in Cleveland, the pumpkin measures approximately 48” across, by 42” wide, by 40” tall. As proud new parents of this gigantic squash, Jeff and Cathy Probst explained the delight of passerby’s as they brought the attraction back to Loveland. “There really wasn’t much reaction until we slowed down in Columbus traffic. That’s when we started getting the thumbs up and horn honks,” said Cathy Probst. “Every kid who sees it exclaims the same phrase, 'Is that real?' and they don’t believe me until they touch it.”
Jeff Probst said he heard about Dalton from his performances at the Cincinnati Zoo and after seeing some of his other escapes, he knew the Giant Pumpkin Escape would entice the daredevil. “After a few days of putting some details together, I contacted Phil with my challenge. He was immediately intrigued and accepted after some brief contemplation.” Probst said he is slightly nervous about the event, but “Phil is a professional and the whole experience will be spectacular."
“Assuming Phil completes the challenge and the pumpkin is still hanging after he is safe, we fully anticipate allowing the ropes to continue to burn and drop the pumpkin seven stories to the ground,” said Jeff Probst.
Currently the Giant pumpkin is hard at work raising money for Cancer Free Kids showing up at different locations across the tri-state. People may guess the weight or seed count for 50 cents per guess, or $2.00 for five guesses. The winner of the contest will be announced just before Phil’s Great Pumpkin Escape on Sept 27, and will win a $50 Meijer Gift Card, Fall On The Farm Hayride and Corn Maze tickets, normal sized pumpkins, apple cider, and more that can be redeemed the same day as the event.
Fall On The Farm is operated by Blooms & Berries Farm Market, and is open Sept 27, 28 and every weekend in October. In 2006, it received the Cincinnati Magazine Best Pumpkin Patch award and is known for the scarecrow themed hayride, super-fun corn maze and free kids play area.
LOVELAND, OHIO - “This was the busiest we've been since the 1990 tornado,” said Loveland/Symmes Fire Chief, Otto Huber. "Area communication centers were so backed up that we were handling the overflow, taking calls from Warren County, Mason, Batavia, and Delhi." Huber said that during the four hours of the windstorm that hit the area on September 14, the Department made 62 fire/EMS runs in Loveland, and 70 in Symmes Township. “132 is a lot of runs,” said Huber. He estimated that they received 280 calls for service or information during the four hours of the storm.
Huber said that there were no fires during or after the storm and there was no loss of life or injuries requiring ambulance assistance. However, they did assist residents who were sick or needed medical help because they had no electric. Huber said the department has continued to receive calls as residents experience anxiety in the storm's aftermath. He said his department was able to “settle” down emotions and then they could help with getting residents the help they needed. He said the department helped a few residents whose needs were food, shelter and medications. He said many calls were received because of anxiety related, heart or breathing problems
Many area residents received a personal telephone call from the department to see how they were coping with the storm; those who previously signed up to participate in the Department's Senior/Med program. These residents have already had an interview with a trained representative in person, or over the phone. The information is entered into a database that is accessible to Northeast Communications Center and the rest of the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department. (A resident can participate in the Senior/Med program by clicking here or by calling 583-3001)
Huber said that on Sunday afternoon all Loveland, and a majority of Symmes Township were without electricity.
“The fortunate part about the storm, is that we had very mild weather. It wasn't very hot or cold, and we have had good weather in the days after the storm. If it had been extremely hot or cold weather, the community would have had to shelter and feed many area residents.”
By following this link, you can read the Loveland/Symmes Fire Department's Disaster Preparedness Guide. In the guide you will find their recommendations on what to do and not do in a disaster, and a suggested list of supplies for survival kit.
Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today made the following statement announcing a plan for a new Ownership Society:
"The Wall Street financial disaster is an opportunity to create a genuine ownership society. If Congress invests $700 billion in the market, then the American people must get something of real value for their investment.
"Simply purchasing bad debt, "cash for trash" and not receiving anything of value or giving $700 billion and not having a commensurate equity interest in Wall Street firms is unacceptable. No "cash for trash".
"Since the bailout will cost each and every American about $2,300, tomorrow I will offer legislation to create a United States Mutual Trust Fund, which will take control of $700 billion in stock assets, at market value and not higher, convert those assets to shares, and distribute $2,300 worth of shares to new individual savings accounts in the name of each and every American."
Kucinich arrived at the $2,300 figure by dividing the cost of the bailout ($700 billion) by the US population (over 300 million).
Bring your pets to Loveland United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 27, from 10-11:30 AM for a Blessing of the Pets service.
Pat Blankenship said, "God has blessed us with the companionship and service of animals, and we give thanks to God for our furry and feathered friends." A short service blessing the animals will take place at 10:15 AM, followed by a time of "food, fun and fellowship for all to enjoy."
Blankenship said, "So invite your neighbors, round up your pets and come to Loveland UMC this Saturday morning."
Donations for Animal Rescue organizations will be accepted: Iams dry puppy or kitten food, peanut butter, canned pumpkin, chewy dog treats, leashes (6’) and small collars and towels (new or used), large covered litter boxes and clay litter, laundry detergent, bleach.
Event takes place rain or shine.
Loveland UMC is located at 10975 S. Lebanon Rd., Loveland, OH 45140. Questions? Call 683-1738 or visit our website @ www.lovelandumc.org
(COLUMBUS) – Effective, September 23, 2008, Ohio law will now allow titling and registering of three-wheel motor vehicles as motorcycles if the Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin indicates the vehicle meets the federal specifications of a motorcycle.
CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - The Clermont County Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS) will offer extended hours this Wednesday, September 24, to assist low income customers impacted by the massive windstorm. DJFS, located at 2400 Clermont Center Drive in Batavia, will be open until 7 p.m. on September 24 to provide assistance to citizens who suffered home damage, loss of food, or had other storm related damage. Current food stamp recipients, who lost food as a result of the storm, can also request help in replacing the food they lost.
“Although the agency operated on limited power throughout last week, we were able to assist more than 1,500 families,” said Clermont DJFS Director Tim McCartney. “However, since many of our customers work during the day, we have extended our office hours on Wednesday to provide them with the assistance they need to get through this situation.”
Customers can also apply for emergency benefits during regular business hours of 7:15 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. this week; applications can also be mailed. For more information, or to request an application, call (513) 732-7111.
LOVELAND, OHIO - Loveland Magazine recently asked the Metropolitan Sewer District to comment on increased odor coming from their Polk Run treatment plant on Kemper Road, and what steps are being taken to correct the problem
Deputy Director Biju George said he visited the plant on September 10 and, “...did not experience any major or unusual odors.” He added however, that he believes the following reasons could be contributing to the increased odor coming from the plant.
The Polk Run Wastewater Treatment Plant recently had spill of thickened biosolids into an adjacent storage tank. The combination of the hot weather and the spill contributed as an odor source. The plant staff has isolated the problem and is in the process of addressing the problem. They should have it resolved shortly.
In the last few weeks the plant has had a couple other items that may have contributed as a temporary source of odors as well:
First, a new, environmentally friendly odor control system, which does not use any man-made chemicals, is being put into service. The biological process takes a period of time to be effective and is in the last phases of construction and start-up. Once in service, it should provide additional odor control for the facility.
Second, a couple weeks ago a piece of process equipment was taken out of service for maintenance. The maintenance work and hot weather may have been a source of odors too.
George added, “In addition to the odor control system that was recently installed at the plant, the Polk Run Phase 3B, and solids handling improvements proposed in 2009 Capital Improvement Plan list will further reduce the potential sources.”
Later, Larry pursued an advanced degree in music education at Westminster Choir College in New Jersey and was introduced to English handbells while teaching at Roberts Wesleyan College in North Chili, New York. He ordered his first set of White Chapel Handbells from London in the late ‘50s. From that point on, handbells became an intricate part of the Fink Family lives.
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