Loveland Magazine

The Evolution Of Bobby C

Sometimes it's hard to remember he is still a freshman.  Read on...

Citizens ruling: an intellectually dishonest power grab

By Ruth Marcus at WashingtonPost.com

In opening the floodgates for corporate money in election campaigns, the Supreme Court did not simply engage in a brazen power grab. It did so in an opinion stunning in its intellectual dishonesty.

Many of those commenting on the decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission have focused on the power grab part. I agree. It was unnecessary for the court to go so far when there were several less-radical grounds available. It was audacious to seize the opportunity to overrule precedents when the parties had not pressed this issue and the lower courts not considered it. It was the height of activism to usurp the judgments of Congress and state legislatures about how best to prevent corruption of the political process.

"If it is not necessary to decide more, it is necessary not to decide more," a wise judge once wrote. That was Chief Justice John Roberts -- back when -- and dissenting Justice John Paul Stevens rightly turned that line against him.  Read on...

The Court’s Blow to Democracy

Editorial

With a single, disastrous 5-to-4 ruling, the Supreme Court has thrust politics back to the robber-baron era of the 19th century. Disingenuously waving the flag of the First Amendment, the court’s conservative majority has paved the way for corporations to use their vast treasuries to overwhelm elections and intimidate elected officials into doing their bidding.

Congress must act immediately to limit the damage of this radical decision, which strikes at the heart of democracy.

As a result of Thursday’s ruling, corporations have been unleashed from the longstanding ban against their spending directly on political campaigns and will be free to spend as much money as they want to elect and defeat candidates. If a member of Congress tries to stand up to a wealthy special interest, its lobbyists can credibly threaten: We’ll spend whatever it takes to defeat you. Read on...

What did the Supreme Court just do to our democracy?

On January 21, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that corporations are entitled to spend unlimited funds in our elections.

The First Amendment was never intended to protect corporations.

This cannot stand. Sign up to protest this decision and protect our democracy! Free speech is for people — not corporations. Watch video now...

Clermont Holding Youth Summit on Suicide Prevention

CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that suicide is the second leading cause of death among 25-34 year olds, and the third leading cause of death among 15- to 24-year olds.  In 2009, six youth completed suicide in Clermont County.  Suicide is a public health issue that is often difficult to talk about; however, with awareness and education of the signs of suicide, we as a community can decrease the suicide rate.  The Clermont County Suicide Prevention Coalition, Mental Health America of Southwest Ohio, and the Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board will host a youth summit about local suicide prevention efforts on Thursday, February 11, 2010, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at UC Clermont College in Batavia.

“All 10 of the county’s high schools will have young people attending the summit to discuss with mental health professionals how they perceive suicide prevention efforts in the county,” said Clermont County Suicide Prevention Coalition Coordinator Virginia Dennis.  “We hope the summit will provide us with valuable information on why some youth perceive suicide as an answer to their problems, and what strategies local youth believe would decrease the rate of suicides.”  The CDC reports that among young adults, ages 15 to 24 years old, there are approximately 100-200 attempts for every completed suicide.

Data collected from the summit will be presented at a town hall meeting in April.  Sponsors of the youth summit include UC Clermont College, Amelia Wal-Mart, United Dairy Farmers, Mayfield Dairy, Amelia Pizza Hut, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, ESP Printing, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., Panera Bread, and Kroger.

For more information about the youth summit on suicide prevention, Give Us the Scoop, contact Virginia Dennis at (513) 721-2910, or Associate Director of the Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board Lee Ann Watson, at (513) 732-5400.

Worm Bin Workshop Offered To Hamilton County Residents

The Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District, along with Cincinnati Parks, is offering a Vermicomposting at Home workshop to residents on Sunday, February 7th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the California Woods Nature Center. Residents who would like to participate need to submit registration and payment by January 31st. The cost to participate is $20.00 per family for Hamilton County residents. The cost for non-Hamilton County residents is $40.00 per family.

Vermicomposting uses worms to break down kitchen food waste into compost. Vermicomposting produces a high quality compost for gardens and indoor plants while keeping the waste out of the landfill.

The Vermicomposting at Home workshop will teach participants how to set up and maintain a healthy worm bin. Participants will receive a bin, bedding and worms. Additionally, each participant will also receive a copy of “Worms Eat My Garbage” by Mary Applehof.

To register, contact Pat Agnew at 542-2909 or at pat.agnew@cincinnati-oh.gov

Avoid $20.00 Late Fee on all Late Driver License and Vehicle Registration Renewals

Starting Oct. 1, 2009, the BMV has been required to impose a $20.00 late fee on all late driver license and vehicle registration renewals.  There is a 7 day grace period associated with the late fee.

In order to avoid a late fee, you must complete renewals before the expiration date, either in person, by mail or on-line at http://www.OPLATES.com.   (Be aware that mail and on-line registrations may take additional time).  Remember that driver licenses and vehicle registrations typically expire on the motorist’s birthday, as some mistakenly believe the end of the month.

For more information, contact the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Registration Special Plates Section, P.O. Box 16521, Columbus, Ohio 43216-6521, call 1-800-589-8247, or email at Registrar@dps.state.oh.us.

H1N1 Vaccine for Homebound Individuals

HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO – Hamilton County Public Health is coordinating an effort to determine if homebound individuals are still in need of H1N1 vaccination. Homebound individual refers to a resident of Hamilton County who is unable to leave home, and, consequently, leaving the home would require a considerable and taxing effort. Hamilton County Public Health will screen individuals requesting home visits for free H1N1 vaccination and direct individuals to the appropriate health department for delivery of vaccine.

Monday, January 25 through Friday, January 29 individuals may request a home visit by calling 513-946-7903 or sending an e-mail to H1N1appointment@hamilton-co.org. If e-mailing a request, please include the homebound individual’s:

First and last name
Date of birth
Address (include street address, city and zip code)
Phone number

The phone line will be operational Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., if calling during non-operational times, please leave a detailed message. It may take up to 24 hours for a visit to be confirmed. It is not necessary to call or e-mail back to confirm the initial request was received.

Loveland Initiative Toy Store Helped 180 Children and Teens

Dear Loveland Magazine Readers,

The Loveland Initiatives Christmas Toy Store was a success!

We would like to thank you all, the Loveland community for supporting Loveland Initiative’s 12th Annual Christmas Toy Store Drive. Because of your support and generosity we service 100+ low income families from Loveland who shopped for their 180 children and teens at the annual Loveland Initiative Toy Store in mid December.

Loveland Initiative is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in Loveland. The Christmas Toy Store raised $1,700.00 dollars and the proceeds will be used for the Tracy Johnson Scholarship Fund that assists a graduating student to further his/her education.

The community of Loveland is a major contributor to our event with toys and gifts being donated. We had the support of many volunteers and donors from the past as well as many new this year such as Premier Dance & Tumbling, New Church of Montgomery, Loveland City Schools, Loveland Fireman’s Association, Loveland Chamber of Comerence and many other businesses and volunteers that continuously offer their services in any way to support the Christmas Toy Store; it was truly a community effort.

We greatly appreciate your support and we hope that you will support us again with our 13th Annual Christmas Toy Store Drive. Your thoughtfulness touched the lives of many low income Loveland families over the holidays.

Thanks again for your outstanding support and generosity.

Sincerely,

The Loveland Initiative

Terri Rogers, President
Lill Lane, Vice President
Laurie Malone, Secretary
Lori Newsom, Interim Treasurer
Victoria Nesbitt, Trustee
Paula Mitchell Oguah, Trustee
Tony Hauser, Trustee
Lisa Mason, Trustee

Deerfield Township Plants Seeds of Interest for Community Garden

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, OHIO - Are you interested in growing your own fruits and vegetables? Would you like to learn more about how to be a successful gardener?  Deerfield Township is considering initiating a community garden, and they want to know if you or your business would be interested.

Community gardens are springing up in many Greater Cincinnati communities as the perfect alternative for those who do not have the space or knowledge to grow their own fresh fruits and vegetables. Individuals, groups, or a business may maintain a raised bed, usually 4 feet by 8 feet, and choose to keep or donate produce. Gardens are usually viable in the spring, summer and early fall months.

Paula Mangold, Marketing Specialist with Whole Foods, Deerfield Township, and the Mason-Deerfield Arts Alliance will spearhead a community garden if enough people are interested.

A location for the garden has not yet been decided. If your church or business has property that could accommodate a garden, or if you are interested in maintaining a garden, contact them through the following email address.  Please email your interest, questions or support to:  deerfieldcommunitygarden@gmail.com

Thank You Epiphany for Santa Workshop

Dear Loveland Magazine Readers

I wish to publicly thank Epiphany United Methodist Church for supporting our children at their Annual Santa Shop Program, which was held last December 12.

Our children get so excited every year when they get to shop for their family members. They really enjoy making an ornament and writing their wish list for Santa.

When parents get to see their children smile it makes it all worth while. We greatly appreciate you giving our children the chance to be able to shop for members of their families. Your thoughtfulness touched the lives of many families over the holidays.

Sincerely,
Heather Wilson
Loveland

Deerfield Fire Stations Collecting Items for Earthquake Victims

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, OHIO - You can help the earthquake victims in Haiti here in our community. Deerfield Township, Deerfield Township Fire Rescue Department and Deerfield Firefighters Local 4286 will be collecting donations for the disaster relief in Haiti. The collection points will be each of the four firehouses.

• Station #56 – 8375 Snider Road – 513-398-0169
• Station #57 – 3380 Townsley Drive – 513-683-1130
• Station #58 – 2095 Kings Mills Road –-513-339-0558
• Station #59 – at Fleckenstein Park, 3834 Mason-Montgomery Road – 513-594-7631

Donations will be delivered to Matthew 25 Ministries located in Blue Ash for shipment to Haiti. The following items are being collected through Deerfield Township:

• Nonperishable food and bottled water
• Personal care products
• Cleaning products
• First Aid Supplies

Cash donations should be made directly to the Red Cross or Matthew 25 Ministries.

Hamilton County Launches New Emergency Alert Notification System

Citizens can get emergency alerts by phone, text, e-mail, or fax

Citizens will be able to choose which communications method works best for them

Cincinnati – Mayor Mark Mallory and Commissioners David Pepper and Todd Portune today unveiled a new Emergency Alert Notification System at a press conference at the Hamilton County Regional Operations Center.  The Emergency Alert Notification System allows local officials to telephone, email, text, or page; geographically targeted notifications to businesses and residents within Hamilton County in the event of an emergency situation that requires immediate action.

“We are going to be able to communicate directly with citizens in emergency situations in a much more coordinated and strategic manner,” Mayor Mark Mallory said.  “The new system is a great example of using innovative technology to keep our community safe.”

“This program allows us to quickly target and rapidly disseminate life saving notifications,” said Commissioner David Pepper. 

By registering your preferred means of contact – home phone, cell phone, text message, email and fax – Hamilton County and the City of Cincinnati will be able to contact citizens when an emergency occurs in their area.  Citizens will still receive emergency notices through home phone numbers whether or not they sign up for the additional free services.

Loveland High School Junior Varsity Basketball

by Dan Timmerman

Loveland JV Tigers won their first game of the season on January 7, 52-39, beating the  Walnut Hills Eagles at LHS.  The Tigers, always tough defensively, played their most complete offensive game of the year while avoiding “a bad quarter”, a trait which has plagued them all season long.  The game started off positively with Jeromy Sears hitting a 3. The teams then traded the lead a few times in the first period with Loveland showing excellent ball movement and hitting open shots. The quarter came to a close with the Tigers trailing 13-12 having been led by Austin Stahl’s 7 points. The second quarter was more of a defensive struggle with the Tigers clamping down on the Eagles limiting them to 4 second period points and taking a 20-17 lead into the half.

In the second half the Eagles looked to get back in the game by quickly tying the score. However an early steal and a basket, followed by back to back 3’s accounted for 8 early third period points by Anthony Wolfram. Combined with another 7 point quarter by Austin Stahl, Loveland took a solid 10 point lead heading into the final period. In the fourth period the Tigers closed out the game, getting points from 6 different players, while being sent to the free throw line for 15 tries, hitting 9.

The 52 points scored by the Tigers were a season high and the 39 points given up tied a defensive low for the season.

For the game the Tigers registered a season high 9 players in the scoring column led by Austin Stahl and Anthony Wolfram with 14 a piece, Jeromy Sears with 8, Ryne Terry and Bryson McGillis with 4, Bryce Plitt, Jon Trelor, Jarron Talbot and Sam Timmerman each had 2. With the win Loveland was 1-7 on the season.

The Loveland JV Tigers traveled to Milford Friday on January 15, losing to the Eagles, 60-40. Loveland fell behind early as Milford jumped out to a 14-9 lead at the end of the quarter. In the second quarter a ball hawking defense and 7 points from Jeromy Sears helped Loveland close to within a point, 27-26. However, in the third quarter the Tigers shooting touch went cold as Milford was able to open up a 9 point lead heading into the last period. Cold shooting continued for the Tigers overall in the fourth quarter despite a nice 3 point play early by Austin Stahl and consecutive fieild goals by Jon Trelor midway through the quarter. Milford was able to rack up 60 points on the game,  21 of which came on three pointers.

Austin Stahl led the Tigers in scoring with 10, Jeromy Sears had 9, Bryce Plitt 7, Ryne Terry, Bryson McGillis and Jon Trelor each had 4, and Jarron Talbot had 2. The loss dropped the Tigers record to 1-8 on the season.

Waiting for Help in Haiti

A Haitian boy watches as U.S. Sailors in rigid-hull inflatable boats from the amphibious dock landing ships USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) arrive at the New Hope Mission in Bonel, Haiti, Jan. 19, 2010. The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) is on station in Haiti with Fort McHenry, Carter Hall and USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) in support of Operation Unified Response, a joint humanitarian assistance mission to Haiti following the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck the country Jan. 12, 2010. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson, U.S. Navy/Released)

Kilburn files petitions for U.S. House seat

Warren County commissioner Mike Kilburn will challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt, R-Miami Twp. for seat in the May Republican primary.Kilburn filed his petitions early this afternoon, Jan. 20 at the board of elections in Hamilton County, the most populous in the 2nd Congressional District that covers eastern Warren County and a large portion of several other southern Ohio counties.Kilburn, a commissioner for 28 years, said it’s time for a more conservative approach in Washington.  Read on...

Capobianco shows growth in practice, games

By Jordan Cohen | IDS

Sitting down at a Starbucks in his hometown of Loveland, Ohio last winter, I fired a number of questions at then-high school senior Bobby Capobianco in a lengthy sit-down interview.  Read on...

WNKU dropping NPR for all-music format

Public radio station WNKU-FM will switch from National Public Radio programs to a locally produced all-music format on Feb. 1, the station said Wednesday.

WNKU will drop NPR’s “All News Morning Edition” in favor of “Morning Drive,” a music and news program hosted by News Director Craig Kopp, according to a news release.

During the evening drive time, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., WNKU will broadcast music in place of NPR’s “Fresh Air” program.  Read on...

Take the Complication out of Applying for College Financial Assistance

Free February 14 Event Will Help Students Apply For Free Financial Aid To College

The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, and WIZF are partnering to take the complication out of applying for financial assistance toward college.

On February 14, the partnership will be hosting two FREE events – one at the Carl H. Lindner YMCA and the other at Cincinnati State – to help teenage and adult students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA).

It’s all part of the statewide Ohio College Goal Sunday. From 2 to 4 PM, volunteers will be available to work with students in filling out the FAFSA required for all federal aid programs, and many state and institutional aid programs. More information can be found at www.fafsa.gov.

 Students will need to bring the following:

• Student’s IRS 1040 tax return and W2s.

• Student’s parent’s IRS 1040 tax return and W2s.

• Student’s Social Security Card and Driver’s License.

• Any other benefit and income information

Preregistration is strongly encouraged at www.ohiocollegegoalsunday.org. For more information, the public can call 513-362-YMCA (9622).

U.S. Military Weapons Inscribed With Secret 'Jesus' Bible Codes

'Firearms of Jesus Christ'

"It allows the Mujahedeen, the Taliban, al Qaeda and the insurrectionists and jihadists to claim they're being shot by Jesus rifles," he said.

Weinstein, an attorney and former Air Force officer, said many members of his group who currently serve in the military have complained about the markings on the sights. He also claims they've told him that commanders have referred to weapons with the sights as "spiritually transformed firearm[s] of Jesus Christ." Read on...

Rachael Maddow says the weapons are "Fantastically dangerous to the safty of Americans, and specifically to American troops all over the world....  Hope you're enjoying your war profits."

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Haiti Wealthy Beyond Measure

“Haiti is the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere.” So many times I have heard that phrase recently as newscasters talk about the recent earthquake in Haiti. Upon hearing the phrase, I am instantly transported back 10 years ago, and I am sitting in a large circle of equal numbers of visitors from the USA and Haitians. A young, passionate Haitian man is speaking to us in accented English about the grassroots effort underway to build up the people of Haiti to embrace the gifts they have to give to the world. “You say we are the poorest nation, yet that is only when you compare us by your material standards,” he said. “We are rich in blue sky, yellow sunshine, and beautiful ocean. We are rich in love, family, generosity, and compassion.”

 
It was true. When riding in tap-taps, the colorfully painted pickup trucks modified to be public transportation, we learned that “there is always room for one more” in the tap-tap. No matter how crowded the bench seats lining the sides of the truck bed may be, we always moved over to make room for one more person. Adults held other children on their laps to make room for more adults or to help busy mothers. One child slept leaning on my back as we rode along.
 
One young girl taught us that when her mother gave her a piece of bread when she was a baby, she was told immediately to give a piece of the bread back to her mom. In this way, she was taught to share. She told us that she would take an apple given to her back to her family, where she would share it with her brothers and sisters.

One day I gave 2 boxes of raisins to our translators. The next day, I offered a box of raisins to some other young men hanging with our group. They pulled small boxes of raisins out of their pockets, showing me that our translators had shared with them already.

On our last day in Haiti, a friend and I went to the bank to try to change some Haitian money into US dollars to leave a tip in US currency for our translators. Not knowing what we wanted the US money for, our translator offered to change the money for us, himself, when the bank refused our request. The irony was so thick, we could cut it with a knife. We wanted US money to give to our translator, and he was offering us his US money—an expensive and generous offer on his part.

As we read about the tragedy unfolding in Haiti and consider how we can partner with God to bring healing through donations to UMCOR and supplies in health kits, let us remember that every Haitian man and woman, boy and girl, is a beloved child of God, made in God’s image, and as such, has something to teach and offer us, just as we have gifts to offer the people of Haiti.
 
“The poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere”? In material wealth, perhaps. But in other areas, wealthy beyond measure.
 
I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:40

Rev. Linda B. Troy is the Associate Pastor at Loveland United Methodist Church. She was in Haiti for 2 weeks in 2000 as part of her seminary training. She went back to Haiti the next year for a 1-week trip to help build a girls’ orphanage, the HOPE home for girls. She is relieved to learn that the girls and their house parents are fine, although their home sustained some damage in the earthquake.

A Photographer's Reflection on Life in Haiti

Freelance photographer Don Mirra, who often works with humanitarian organizations, has traveled to Haiti several times, most recently in 2007. His photographs depict the everyday life and struggles in Haiti and the Port-au-Prince area. In this photo essay, Mirra describes his impressions of the troubled country before the recent earthquake struck.

Hey Loveland: Top This?

Students take photographs of Earth's stratosphere

Springville-Griffith Institute Middle Schoolers in Springville, New York launched a weather balloon and camera into the sky to take photographs of Earth's stratosphere. Caroline Francisco, 13, who worked on the project with about 40 other students, describes how they were able to do it.

For more information on how the students of Springville were able to take pictures of the stratosphere, check out their Web site  here.

Read Caroline's take on the day of the launch here.

Were You There?

On April 4, 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his Beyond Vietnam speech at Riverside Church in New York City. Tavis is looking for personal stories, photos, and/or news articles of this historic moment for use in connection with an upcoming PBS special airing March 2010. If you were in the audience and are willing to share your story or materials, please get in touch by January 29, 2010.

New 6.1-Quake Hits Haiti, People Flee Into Streets

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—A strong earthquake struck Haiti on Wednesday morning, shaking buildings and sending screaming people running into the streets only eight days after the country’s capital was devastated by a previous quake.  Read on...

What to Know Before You Sell Gold

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OFFERS NEW CONSUMER PUBLICATION

 
Director of Commerce Kimberly Zurz is announcing the availability of a new consumer finance publication titled “What to Know Before You Sell Gold.”

“The publication is helpful to Ohioans who are considering selling their gold in light of the recent increase in the value of gold and other precious metals,” Director Zurz said.  “It provides useful information to help Ohioans obtain the highest possible price for their items.”

Many businesses – whether they operate in storefronts or advertise that they buy gold or other precious metals through the mail -- should hold a precious metals dealer or a pawnbroker license issued by the Department’s Division of Financial Institutions.  Ohioans can check on the licensing status of a business on the Division’s website at http://www.com.ohio.gov/fiin/elicense.aspx or by calling the Office of Consumer Affairs at 1-866-278-0003.  (Note:  jewelers do not need a license if their purchases of precious metals are 25% or less of their annual retail sales.)

Since the value of gold fluctuates, the publication suggests that those who are interested in selling their gold contact a neutral appraiser who can let the seller know what their gold is worth at the time of the appraisal.  Also, sellers should shop around and visit two or three different businesses to ask what they would be willing to pay for the quantity of gold they are looking to sell.

The publication is available at http://www.com.ohio.gov/fiin/OCAAbout.aspx or by calling 1-866-278-0003.

Southwestern Ohio Beekeeper School at Oasis Conference Center

Southwestern Ohio Beekeeper School is open for registration.  The daylong school features multi-track programs designed for the beginner and experienced beekeeper.  This is a highly-regarded beekeeping school -- local beekeeper Richard Stewart of Carriage House Farm says:

"This school has a long history and is very popular, so much so that last year registration closed two weeks after opening with this year expected to go even quicker. The lectures are top notch, every major bee supply vendor in the business is present...If you only attend one beekeeping school ever, this should be the one hands down!"

 Saturday March 27th 8am - 3pm at the Oasis Conference Center (902 Loveland-Miamiville Rd, Loveland 45140).  $35 per person.  Lunch is provided.  Registration is by mail, first-come, first-served, and is limited to 300.  Download the forms here.  Last year's school sold out early, so don't delay. 

Loveland Primary School in Loveland, Ohio sings Yellow Submarine

Second graders at Loveland Primary School in Loveland, Ohio sing 'Yellow Submarine' by the Beatles. The performance was not only outstanding, but cute & funny, as the children performed dance move...  Posted by melkschefft on YouTube.

A combination of a light fluffy snow, and early morning fog adorned the vegetation on Red Bird Road in Miami Township on January 3.

Yvette McGee Brown to Run With Strickland

Just moments ago, Governor Ted Strickland announced his re-election running mate, and candidate for Lieutenant Governor. She is, President of the Center for Child and Family Advocacy and former Franklin County Judge, Yvette McGee Brown.

In a press release Strickland said:

I know that Yvette will make a wonderful Lieutenant Governor because she's spent her entire life fighting for Ohio families. She is the daughter of a single mother who worked two jobs to support her family. Yvette found remarkable opportunities here in Ohio. She's taken those remarkable opportunities and used them, not to further her own goals, but to make life better for average Ohioans, especially our children.

That says something really special about her character and what kind of leader she will be.

Yvette's career has been dedicated to children and families. As a judge in Franklin County, she presided over domestic relations and juvenile court for nearly a decade. Since 2002, Yvette has led the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children's Hospital - the first program of its kind to provide comprehensive prevention and treatment services for abused children and families.

Throughout her life, Yvette has answered the call of public service. I am grateful that she has done so once again.

Yesterday, Strickland and Brown recorded a video to introduce her to Ohio. Click here to watch the video.

Online Chat About Employment Services Available to Hamilton County Residents

Hamilton County residents struggling in today’s tough economy can learn about employment services and workforce development in a Jan. 20 online chat with Hamilton County’s Department of Job and Family Services.

The chat is an opportunity for job seekers to ask questions about local opportunities, workers to learn about assistance that will help them move up the career ladder and employers to explore what the county’s Super Jobs program can offer them in terms of filling open positions. Kevin Holt, a manager in the county’s Workforce Development section, and Sheila Veits Roth, public relations professional with Super Jobs, will be online from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Jan. 20. 

Dozens participated in similar chats held last year. To participate, visit www.hcjfs.org and click on the link posted under Today at HCJFS. Also, an e-mail will be sent to subscribers to the HCJFS Update newsletter and to followers of the agency on Facebook and Twitter (hamiltoncojfs). To sign up for the newsletter, visit www.hcjfs.org.