A fun-loving 16-year-old boy who loves sports and dogs is Hamilton County Job and Family Services’ Waiting Child for the month of December.
Hamilton County spotlights some of the children available for adoption with monthly releases to local media.
“We’re looking at innovative ways of getting our children before the public so we can find them safe, loving homes,” said Moira Weir, director of the department. “Every child deserves a permanent home and we know there are hundreds of loving families throughout this community that would be willing to open up their doors and their hearts to our children.”
Brett is a sweet and social child who enjoys being around people and makes friends easily. He has an infectious sense of humor and you can often find him laughing and joking around.
He loves to play baseball, basketball, and football. In fact, he is an all-around active teen -- gym is his favorite class and he also loves being outdoors. Like all teens, he does play video games and is good with the computer and electronics. He enjoys listening to R&B music.
Brett is an avid animal lover and is especially drawn to dogs; his favorite is a pit bull. Brett would love to find a big, fun-loving family with lots of kids and pets.
Hamilton County currently has about 190 children available for adoption. The county’s Children’s Services Division often must take custody of children who are the victims of abuse or neglect and cannot be safely reunited with their families. Those interested in adopting can learn more or by calling (513) 632-6366 or e-mailing. Also, follow Hamilton County JFS Foster Care and Adoption recruitment on Facebook.
About Hamilton County Job and Family Services Hamilton County Job and Family Services administers federal, state and local programs for those in need. The Department helps with local child protection, elderly protection, child care, child support
Two Loveland
High School seniors create initiative to help fellow classmates get fit
Loveland, Ohio - The Loveland High School (LHS) cafeteria provided the stage;
seniors Michael Huber and Austin Jarvis couldn’t believe the show they were
watching.
“I saw a kid go and get a cheeseburger, then two bags of chips,
then two muffins and a smoothie,” explained Huber.
“I was watching students throw away the healthier foods, and only
eating the snacks,” said Jarvis.
“And, I personally love the school vegetables,” added Huber. “I
thought as I watched them, living a healthy lifestyle is not as hard as you
think.”
It was that thought that planted the seed in Huber’s mind – an
idea that has blossomed into a formal student group: Loveland Health
Initiative. Michael Huber is the president; Austin Jarvis is the vice
president. Along with an official student-run board, the group is planning to
take their mission of helping students achieve a healthy lifestyle to the LHS
streets in January.
“The coolest thing is that it is a student initiative,” said Chris
Kloesz, LHS principal. “The state has done a good job improving school
nutrition, and then Loveland takes it a step higher in offering high-quality
food. But, we can’t force students to eat it. This is a way for students to let
their peers know they are concerned for their well-being, and that is a
positive message.”
The group plans to develop a monthly health-inspired theme, and
invite speakers in to reinforce their message. They also plan to start a club
that will organize group exercise events.
“My hope is that the group continues once we graduate,” said
Huber, who plans to focus college studies on exercise science/biology next
year. “I hope the program is so successful, the other schools will begin their
own groups.”
“I want the take away for my fellow students to be a healthy
lifestyle,” said Jarvis. “Maybe the students who participate will go home and
teach their families about what they learn, and we will have a healthier
Loveland community.”
The
two case workers in my office estimate that they have received a total
of about 6,300 requests for constituent services since I came to
Congress in 2005. That’s not counting the hundreds of questions that
the case workers have answered each year for constituents without having
to open case files.
Responding
to the needs of the people who live in the seven counties that make up
Ohio’s Second Congressional District has been one of my top priorities
as your representative in Washington over the last 7½ years.
My
current term will conclude January 3. My Hamilton County and Adams
County offices are wrapping up several cases involving constituent
services, but future requests for such help will be referred to the
offices of Ohio’s two senators, Rob Portman and Sherrod Brown.
My
staff has done an extraordinary job of navigating the federal
bureaucracy on behalf of the thousands of people who have telephoned or
written to request help over the years.
Some
cases, such as requests to expedite passports or visas, can be handled
in a few days or weeks. More complex matters, such as those involving
immigration, can take six months to three years to resolve. “It can be
frustrating at times, but it’s always rewarding,” one of my case workers
said.
Many
times, my office has been the last hope for people facing financial
difficulties. Common issues have included delays by the Internal Revenue
Service in processing tax refunds, or demands for additional paperwork
to process the payment of Medicare bills. In one case, we helped a
constituent get long-overdue Social Security benefits that totaled
$68,000.
Other
times, my office has helped veterans or their families obtain the
medals earned years ago for military service. My office has also cut
through red tape to help veterans or their widows obtain tens of
thousands of dollars in overdue VA benefits. Other times, my office
intervened to help resolve pay or retirement issues for active-duty
members of the military.
My
case workers also have helped constituents with claims involving
thousands of dollars in compensation and medical benefits related to the
Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act.
People
who have waited on claims for months or even years have been amazed
that something could be done to speed things up once a congressional
office made a phone call or sent an email.
I’ve
also worked closely with local and state officials to obtain federal
funding for public works projects that have benefited residents
throughout Ohio’s Second Congressional District, which encompasses Adams
County, Brown County, Clermont County, Pike County, and parts of
Hamilton County, Warren County, and Scioto County. These include the
Interstate 275 interchange improvements in Eastgate and Cincinnati’s
central riverfront street grid project.
I’m
particularly proud that I was able to help line up federal funding for
the Banks project along the Ohio River, which is a vital part of the
redevelopment of downtown Cincinnati.
Other
beneficiaries include Shawnee State University, the Parker House in
Brown County, the Portsmouth Industrial Park redevelopment, Talbert
House drug treatment programs in Warren County and Hamilton County, and
the Cincinnati Police Department.
I’ve
gone to battle for farmers in Southern Ohio, opposing undue regulations
and pushing for programs that ensure that our nation has the safest and
most stable food supply in the world.
I’ve
pushed for reforms for the food stamp program, but argued against
drastic cuts that would force many Americans to go hungry.
Child-nutrition issues have been a major concern of mine.
I
also have championed many projects related to jobs and getting our
economy back on track, including the lengthy fight to prod the
administration of President Obama to support the USEC uranium-enrichment
plant in Pike County.
The
importance of constituent services is something I recognized long
before becoming the first woman to represent Southern Ohio in Congress.
Previously, I spent four years as a state representative in the Ohio
House, and I was a Miami Township trustee in my native Clermont County
for 11 years.
For each of those 22 years, it has been an honor and a privilege to serve you.
December 8th will be 32 years since the death of John Lennon. LENNONYC takes an intimate look at the time Lennon, Yoko Ono and their son, Sean, spent living in New York City during the 1970s.
“New York became a part of who John and I were,” said Ms. Ono. “We
couldn’t have existed the same way anywhere else. We had a very special
relationship with the city, which is why I continue to make this my
home, and I think this film captures what that time was like for us very
movingly.”
“The period that Lennon lived with his family in New York is perhaps
the most tender and affecting phase of his life as a public figure,”
said Susan Lacy, series creator and executive producer of American Mastersas
well as a producer of the Lennon film. “Just as the generation that
had grown up with the Beatles was getting a little older and approaching
a transitional time in their lives as they started families, they saw
this reflected in Lennon as he grew from being a rock star icon into a
real flesh and blood person.”
“I have long been movedby the honesty and directness of John’s music,” said Michael Epstein, LENNONYC director,
producer and writer. “And, by using never-before heard studio talkback
of John from this period, I think I was able to give the viewer a
window into John Lennon that had not been put to film before.”
Following the breakup of the Beatles, Lennon and Ono moved to New
York City in 1971, where Lennon sought to escape the mayhem of the
Beatles era and focus on his family and private life. At the same time,
he created some of the most acclaimed songs and albums of his career,
most of them written at his apartment at The Dakota on Manhattan’s Upper
West Side, including Mind Games,Whatever Gets You Thru the Night, I’m Losing You, and Woman. He also remained highly active in the anti-war movement as well as numerous other progressive political causes.
As much as New York made an impact on Lennon and Ono by offering them
an oasis of personal and creative freedom, so too did they shape the
city. At a time when New York faced record high crime, economic fallout
and seemed to be on the verge of collapse, Lennon and Ono became a
beloved fixture in neighborhood restaurants, at Central Park, at sports
events and at political demonstrations.
Lennon and Ono also bonded with millions of their fellow New Yorkers
in their experience as immigrants. The film traces their struggle to
remain in the U.S. when the Nixon administration sought to deport them,
supposedly based on a narcotics violation, but which Lennon insisted was
in response to his anti-war activities.
LENNONYC features never-before heard studio recordings from the Double Fantasy
sessions and never-before-seen outtakes from Lennon in concert and home
movies that have only recently been transferred to video. It also
features exclusive interviews with Ms. Ono, who cooperated extensively
with the production and offers an unprecedented level of access, as well
as with artists who worked closely with Lennon during this period,
including Elton John and photographer Bob Gruen (who took the iconic
photograph of Lennon in front of the skyline wearing a “New York City”
t-shirt).
Preview Excerpt
Watch a clip from the AMERICAN MASTERS: LENNONYC, a new film that
takes an intimate look at the time Lennon, Yoko Ono and their son, Sean,
spent living in New York City during the 1970s. The film premieres
nationally Monday, November 22 at 9pm on PBS (check local listings).
In this clip see archival performance footage and interviews with the
musicians and recording engineers who worked with Lennon – Jim Keltner,
Jack Douglas, Roy Cicala, Andrew Newmark, Klaus Voorman, and Earl Slick –
all discussing John Lennon’s particular genius.
American Masters: LENNONYC is a co-production of Two Lefts Don’t Make A Right Productions, Dakota Group, Ltd and THIRTEEN’s American Masters
in association with WNET.ORG for PBS. Director/writer is Michael
Epstein. Executive producers are Stanley Buchthal, Michael Cohl and
Susan Lacy. Producers are Susan Lacy, Jessica Levin and Michael
Epstein. Susan Lacy is the series creator and executive producer of American Masters.
American Masters is made possible by the
support of the National Endowment for the Arts and by the Corporation
for Public Broadcasting. Additional funding for American Masters
is provided by Rosalind P. Walter, The Blanche & Irving Laurie
Foundation, Jack Rudin, Rolf and Elizabeth Rosenthal, The André and
Elizabeth Kertész Foundation, and public television viewers.
Sean Flaherty plays for Boston College and graduated from Loveland High School in 2008. He earned a bachelor's degree in marketing in May. His parents are Mike and Kathy Flaherty.
NEWTON, Mass. -- Before the season started, Boston College head coach Frank Spaziani gave his team a homework assignment.
If you want to be a captain, he told them, write a letter saying why you should be chosen.
School standards pass House - Senate to approve tougher expectations soon
Ohio schools soon might face a new A-to-F report-card system and a harder time earning high
marks after the Republican-led House approved sweeping changes yesterday to the state’s
school-accountability system. Read on at Columbus Dispatch...
State funding for colleges to be tied to grad rates under proposal
Half of all state funding for Ohio’s four-year universities would be tied to the ability to
graduate students under a host of funding reforms proposed today by Gov. John Kasich and a team of
university presidents.
Read on at Columbus Dispatch...
House Passes New School Grading System, But What Grade Does Gov. Kasich Deserve?
As the Ohio House rushed to pass House Bill 555 today, which creates a
new school grading system, State Rep. Matt Lundy (D- Elyria) gave Gov.
Kasich an "F" for his record on education.
"While
we can all agree that improving education standards is important but,
by rushing to do pass this bill, Gov. Kasich is setting our children up
for failure and in the end parents will give the Governor an 'F.'
Ramming House Bill 555 through the legislature only compounds the
problem of too many curriculum and school performance changes without
adequate time or constitutional funding," said Rep. Lundy. Read on at Progress Ohio...
Obese Death Row inmate says he didn’t kill anyone
A condemned killer trying to delay his execution because he is obese is now raising an innocence
claim, a prosecutor said in a filing with the Ohio Parole Board. Read on at Columbus Dispatch...
‘Heartbeat bill’ totally dead for this year
Saying he was tired of seeing his members bullied by certain factions of the “pro-life”
community, Ohio Senate President Tom Niehaus yesterday took new steps to ensure that the “heartbeat
bill” does not make it to the Senate floor over his opposition. Read on at Columbus Diapatch...
State may count hours, not days in school year
Longer days instead of make-up days may be ahead for Ohio schools struggling to rearrange their
calendars after snow days and other scheduling calamities. Read on at Columbus Dispatch...
High court OKs legislative maps
The new Republican-drawn legislative maps will stay, thanks to a 4-3 ruling yesterday by the
Ohio Supreme Court. Read on at Columbus Dispatch...
Ohio’s grad rates show racial disparity
Ohio has one of the nation’s lowest graduation rates for black students but one of the better
rates for white students.
The gap between black and white students’ success is so wide — white students’ rate is 26
percentage points higher — that only three other states have bigger disparities than Ohio. Read on at Columbus Dispatch...
Puppy-mill bill almost law
Measure awaits Kasich’s signature after passing Senate
Hoxworth Blood
Center is asking the Tri-State, “Do You Bleed Blue or Red?” Donors can
show their fan allegiance by donating in honor
of Xavier University (Blue) or the University of Cincinnati (Red).
Xavier donors will receive a “Do You Bleed Xavier Blue?” T-Shirt and
University of Cincinnati donors will receive a UC “C-Paw” T-Shirt. All
donors will be automatically entered to win a pair
of tickets to the annual matchup between Xavier and UC.
Fans will have a
specific week that they can donate at a Hoxworth Neighborhood Donor
Center in honor of their favorite team. Xavier Week will be held
December 3 thru December 8. UC week will be held December
10 thru December 15.
As a special bonus
Skyline Chili will be onsite at select Hoxworth Neighborhood Donors
Center from 11:30am – 1:30pm with complimentary cheese coneys.
12/03 – Hoxworth Anderson
12/05 – Hoxworth Blue Ash
12/07 – Hoxworth Western Hills
12/10 – Hoxworth Mason
12/12 – Hoxworth Central
12/14 – Hoxworth Tri-County
To schedule an appointment to donate, please call (513) 451-0910 or visit us online at hoxworth.org. Walk-ins are welcome.
Cheer on the Cincinnati Cyclones while supporting
the March of Dimes!
One
in 8 babies is born too soon. The March of Dimes and the Cincinnati
Cyclones are partnering together to eliminate this statistic with a fun
night for the family at their home game on December 7th!
By
purchasing a ticket with the order form, a portion of your ticket price
will be donated directly to the March of Dimes mission to prevent
premature birth, birth defects, and infant mortality!
Make sure you sell tickets to your friends and
family! The Top Seller will get the chance to do the ceremonial puck
drop that night! It's not too late to get your ticket and enter to win!
We
hope to see you on December 7th for a night of fun, food, and great
hockey while supporting our tiniest of fans! Don't Forget to Wear Purple
to Support the March of Dimes!
Enjoy music, Christmas decorations and have some refreshments! See the
toys and train exhibit (upstairs by Richard Shaver) and visit with
Santa! We will also have a visit from Father Christmas! There will be
children's activities in the Rich Log Cabin.
The will be music performances including Mildred Jones and Marilyn Schildmeyer singing Christmas tunes. The museum is open year round Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-4:30 pm and by appointment.
Call the museum at 513.683.5692 for details
Thursday, November 29, 2012
A tear has been added to this photo of Lisa Esser's painting to express our sorrow over the loss of innocent life in Newtown, Connecticut.
Lisa Esser is a self-taught artist. She said that she grew up painting oils on barn-siding and her mom encouraged her to paint their garbage cans so they could have the prettiest cans on the side of the road. "My mother encouraged me to paint whatever I could get my hands on, and I have dabbled in it all."
"Whatever emotion I am feeling is seen on my canvas. I paint from my heart. Some might say I am an emotional artist. I believe art brings healing and have become fearless to express myself."
Esser has a studio at the Loveland Artists Studios on Main at 529 Main Street in Loveland. She can be contacted by e-mail.
Loveland, Ohio - Adults who live near the crosswalk on Lebanon Road at the intersection of Acaro and Preakness Lane have been lobbying City Hall for years to improve pedestrian safety. Many have school children and are worried about a dangerous situation. They have been frustrated by inaction to their concerns. City administrators have looked at the problem, but respond that changes are deemed too expensive or will make matters worse. However, Loveland Middle School students, Autumn Binford and Molly Shilling have a new idea, they want to, “create a culture of pedestrian safety” not just at this intersection, but throughout the entire city.
The girls appeared at the November 20 council meeting to present their Girl Scout Silver Award Project - "To help Loveland by educating pedestrians and motorists about crosswalk safety."
Autumn she said she was recently nearly run over by a car that didn’t stop as she crossed Lebanon Road at the crosswalk. A school bus stopped for her, but a car darted into the intersection trapping her when other cars also ignored the crosswalk signs.
Autumn wants the public to learn what the law is, and once they do, she asks that the Loveland Police Department issue warnings to drivers violating the Loveland crosswalk law. She told council that only 11 citations have been issued for violations in the past ten years. “There were five violations in my crossing example,” she said.
Autumn cited the law, “It shall be the duty of the operator of any vehicle to yield the right of way to a pedestrian lawfully crossing the roadway within any crosswalk.” She continued, “The motorists simply don’t follow it.”
Bellevue Kentucky, which is helping Autumn with her program, has two people assigned to coordinate their pedestrian safety program. “I’d like someone with the City of Loveland to work with us on the pedestrian safety program,” she asked.
She would like banners displayed on utility poles in Loveland like the ones they have in Bellevue, and Autumn and Molly will conduct a student poster making contest.
“No one has been hurt yet in our Loveland crosswalks, but if we don’t do something soon, someone may.”
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Sycamores reflecting in O'Bannon Creek along Loveland Bike Trail in Historic Downtown Loveland
Turkey, dressing, all the trimmings and dessert. Come visit with your neighbors and friends
and enjoy the great food. Sponsored by a group of caring citizens.
November 30 – December 30: Friday – Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Glendower Mansion Christmas Tours
Glendower Mansion, 105 Cincinnati Avenue, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
For more information, please contact the Warren County Historical Society at 513.932.1817 or
visit their website at: www.wchsmuseum.org
Mercy Health Partners’ Mobile Mammography Unit will be stationed in the Salem Township Public Library’s
parking lot on Monday, December 3 from 1:00-4:30 pm. The mammograms are covered by Medicare, Medicaid
and most insurance companies under the following guidelines: Ages 35-40, a Baseline Screening; Over 40, an
Annual Screening. Private insurances will be billed and all out of pocket and co-pay expenses will be paid for
thanks to a grant from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Those interested are asked to call the
following number to set up an appointment: 859-655-7400.
College is hard enough without having to worry about serious crime. Yet crime is a reality on and around many college campuses.
The FBI's Unified Crime Report identified 2,696 violent crime incidents and 87,160 property crime incidents on and around college campuses in 2011. Read on at Business Insider...
College is hard enough without having to worry about serious crime. Yet crime is a reality on and around many college campuses.
The FBI's Unified Crime Report identified 2,696 violent crime incidents and 87,160 property crime incidents on and around college campuses in 2011.
As Congress and the White House struggle to reach a deal over how to avoid the fiscal cliff, Republican House Speaker John Boehner is once again at the center of Washington's high-stakes budget negotiations.
It's a familiar role for Boehner, the Ohio congressman who has spent more than two decades in the House of Representatives.
But Boehner is more than just your average Beltway political hack. Here's a look at the path that got him to the top of Capitol Hill.
As
Congress and the White House struggle to reach a deal over how to avoid
the fiscal cliff, Republican House Speaker John Boehner is once again
at the center of Washington's high-stakes budget negotiations.
It's a familiar role for Boehner, the Ohio congressman who has spent more than two decades in the House of Representatives.
But Boehner is more than just your average Beltway political hack.
Here's a look at the path that got him to the top of Capitol Hill.
As
Congress and the White House struggle to reach a deal over how to avoid
the fiscal cliff, Republican House Speaker John Boehner is once again
at the center of Washington's high-stakes budget negotiations.
It's a familiar role for Boehner, the Ohio congressman who has spent more than two decades in the House of Representatives.
But Boehner is more than just your average Beltway political hack.
Here's a look at the path that got him to the top of Capitol Hill.
As
Congress and the White House struggle to reach a deal over how to avoid
the fiscal cliff, Republican House Speaker John Boehner is once again
at the center of Washington's high-stakes budget negotiations.
It's a familiar role for Boehner, the Ohio congressman who has spent more than two decades in the House of Representatives.
But Boehner is more than just your average Beltway political hack.
Here's a look at the path that got him to the top of Capitol Hill.
The theme of this year’s holiday show choir concert at Loveland High School is “Holiday Homecoming”. As always it is open to the general public, but this year the plan is to highlight alumni in the area. While they hope to fill the audience with familiar faces, there is also an opportunity for alumni to perform as part of the celebration. If you are interested in performing, contact Shawn Miller by email --millersh@lovelandschools.org.
There is only one concert on Saturday December 8 at 7 PM in the high school auditorium. Besides a concert of holiday favorites, there will be time to mingle, reminisce and buy baked goods.
The new look of the Prince of Peace Church as shown in their Master Plan.
Loveland, Ohio - This LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO is from a recent Planning and Zoning Commission meeting where The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on Lebanon Road presented plans to build a new 420 seat sanctuary and three additional classrooms. Also planned is the addition of parking where an existing house sits, new entry, and new traffic flow lanes.
The architecture of the addition will represent a dove.
Did you
know that wounded warriors who retire medically as a result of injuries
sustained in combat lose coverage of vital autism treatment services
their children need?
Can you imagine your family making the
sacrifices necessary to deploy to combat and then finding out that only a
small fraction of the autism treatments needed for your child are
covered? Is this how we want to treat our nation’s heroes? Your help is
needed!
Critical legislation improving coverage of autism treatments for military children is going to the Senate floor this week.
We need the entire autism community to rally in support of our military families. Please take action today!
Here is How YOU Can Help:
1. CALL YOUR US SENATORS TODAY
Call Sen. Sherrod Brown Phone: (202) 224-2315 And call Sen. Robert Portman Phone: (202) 224-3353
In a polite voice, say: "I am a constituent of Senator [name]
and I am calling to ask that he/she vote in support of Senator
Gillibrand's amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act
addressing the treatment needs for military children with autism.
Providing our military families with the health care they have earned
and deserve is simply the right thing to do. Thank you."
2) EMAIL YOUR SENATORS You can email them here. If you are a military family, personalize your letter by referencing your child or how this issue directly impacts you.
3) ASK YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO HELP Share this link below on your Facebook and/or Twitter account and ask them to send in a letter on your behalf.
"The
Senate is about to vote on legislation that would help our military
families raising kids with autism. The House has already passed this
measure and we all need is the Senate! But time is running short in the
lame duck Congress. Could you go on the link below and send your
Senators a quick email to ask them to support the Gillibrand amendment?
Then write DONE below so I can thank you."
A small group of Little Miami teachers have been taking three new math instruction programs for a "test drive" this year in an effort to find the best one to serve the district’s elementary students.
Teachers in selected classes in grades K-4 at Harlan-Butlerville, Hamilton-Maineville and Salem Twp. have been working with their students using either Go Math, enVisionMATH or Investigations, three different sets of curricula for instructing students in the fundamentals of mathematics.
When the test drive is complete, the district will select one of the programs to adopt and use for all elementary students.
Little Miami math instruction has always met state standards, Curriculum Director Regina Morgan said, but in the last few years, many teachers have been shuffled to different grade levels and subjects, making a seamless K-4 math program difficult to maintain.
With the new, more rigorous Common Core State Standards that students will be required to meet in 2014 – and the fact that Little Miami recently saw its state report card downgraded from “Excellent” to “Effective” -- Morgan said it was time to renew the district’s focus on math instruction.
Multiple Reports of Near Head-on and Near Rear End Collisions
Left turns from westbound SR 28 to southbound I-275
are now prohibited. The contractor has completed enough work to allow
the new on ramp from westbound SR28 to be opened and used by the
motoring public. The ramp has been open since Friday morning November 16th. All traffic going to southbound I-275 must use the new ramp on the right hand side of the roadway.
The
Miami Township Police Department has received multiple reports of near
head-on and near rear end collisions due to drivers continuing to make a
left turn to the freeway. Signs have been posted to alert drivers of
the turn prohibition. Miami Township Police Officers have been at the
location several times and have been stopping motorists who are making
this illegal turn. To date they have only issued written warnings.
Officers are observing as many as 60 violations per hour during the
slower part of the day and much higher numbers during rush hours.
“The
situation is becoming very dangerous, and the motoring public is either
not getting the message or is just refusing to obey,” said Miami
Township Police Chief R. Steven Bailey. “I am very concerned that there
will be a tragic crash at this intersection due to the behavior of these
drivers. Very soon we are going to start issuing citations to drivers
who violate the turn prohibition. Violations of this type can cost the
driver a total of $90 in fines and court costs.”
Drivers
are urged to be attentive and to comply with the new traffic pattern
for this intersection. "The new traffic pattern is safer and more
efficient for everyone," said Baily. "The new
on-ramp was built after decades of complaints about the traffic back-up
and rear-end crashes involving drivers waiting to make a left turn"
The congregation of the Loveland Predestinarian Baptist Church in 1926. Historian Larry Hamilton has identified everyone in this photo.
by Larry Hamilton
A disappointing message about the declining prospects for saving the Loveland Predestinarian Baptist Church made me pause in reflection upon my personal remembrances and the family legacy associated with that church.
I had attended the Loveland Predestinarian Baptist Church as a child, as my father, Lawrence Sr., had before me and his mother, grandma
Esther, had been my Sunday School teacher. Her mother Cynthia had also briefly taught after attending Berea College but soon afterwards married John W. Hannon who would pastor the Loveland church for nearly fifty years. Cynthia's, mother was Lucy Sams Ross who was born a slave in Kentucky and had weathered many storms of life in the form of personal losses, social indignities and political denials but her faith was her refuge and shortly after migrating to Ohio she became a founding member of the Loveland Predestinarian Baptist Church in 1892. (Read: Historic Review of Chestnut Street Church)
After meditating for some time my attention turned suddenly to contemplating the task at hand and I wrote to David Miller, Publisher of Loveland Magazine, and those that had formed a committee to save the church the following:
Thank you for the update. There is little to be optimistic about in this account, or what am I missing? However, I am not without a measure of faith. I still believe that I/we can make a difference. I've never been an inspirational speaker but that has seldom stopped me from sharing and/or fighting the good fight. The Vernon Johns Story, a movie about the struggle for civil rights contained the command "Son, if you see a good fight, get in it!" As a father and a teacher I further encouraged my children and students with the following:
A Mission Statement
I am only one, but I am one, I can't do everything, but I can do something, What I can do, I ought to do, And what I ought to do, By the grace of GOD I will do.
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In the release of my Book III of Lucy's Story the cover will depict two women-one white and one black (Helen Medert and Mary Sidney Wells) fighting back as 'prayer warriors' during the 1913 Loveland Flood.
There are of course a number of themes in sharing this family history narrative but chief among them are 'keeping the faith' and doing the RIGHT thing. I am committed to doing both and my role in part will be to fight the good fight in challenging the City of Loveland to do the RIGHT thing and challenging the family and Black community to be more than talkers of faith but to become walkers in the conviction of their faith.
My slave ancestor who helped build the Loveland Predestinarian Baptist Church exercised her faith and fought the good fight in realizing "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13) but her descendants, not so much. Because of personal family matters I had already decided to use the following as a FOREWORD to Book III...
Thank all of you for doing what you have done and those of you so inclined to continue doing what you will do ...by the grace of GOD.
Sincerely,
Larry Hamilton
Larry Hamilton was raised in Loveland. He is a historian and
retired Piqua High School teacher. He has recently published a sequel to
his first book “Lucy’s Story” – titled “Between Two Suns: The Berean
Experience”. The latest book is “the continuing saga of a family history
narrative
handed down from generations of the Hamilton family of Loveland, Ohio.
Read more about Hamilton HERE.
Introduction to Book III of Lucy's Story
Family Gatherings: So, Who do you think you are?
August has become the month that is chosen for many Family Reunions, especially since the efforts of Dorothy Height to formalize nationally the Black Family Reunion Celebration.
In conjunction with this Height - NCNW initiative, Cincinnati has become a destination site for many Black family groups, and this year the August 17th and 18th event at Sawyer Point has chosen the theme “Bringing Families Together”. This activity will draw tens of thousands of people or family groups that share a blood line but unfortunately have little else in common. Many more small family gatherings and reunions will be taking place but again a commonality of purpose particularly associated with the Sankofa experience is clearly to be questioned.
This website: http://goblackcentral.com/ chose as its symbol the Sankofa- a bird looking back or behind to represent ‘us’ as a people and signify the importance of looking back to understand our history so we can move forward. It is vital for people to know their heritage, history and culture….a person who knows their history is like a tree with strong roots. To the contrary, an individual who does not respect their history or their ancestors is like a tree without roots. We must deepen our roots, so that we may grow stronger…SANKOFA!
Within my own family group(s) the reality is that there is a growing chorus of discontent expressed by some who question the worth of bringing the family together, challenge why it is important to promote heritage, history and culture when all that stuff is boring and besides our people never did anything important anyhow. Even the usual questions of cost associated with family dues and hotel reunion expenses are giving way to more sinister and personalized allegations of pimping grandma’s legacy.
We all know family members who have a knack for saying the wrong thing at just the right time to provoke ‘family dramas’ but fortunately most of us know that while we can’t chose are relatives or make them culturally sensitive to want to do the RIGHT thing, we can nevertheless, chose to put into place that which grandma urged and practiced, and that was to love us all unconditionally. So, family is family and perhaps it’s better left to the spirit of the elders to judge the relevance and import of the extension of dignity, honor and respect given unto them. http://omaviasalipublishing.com/right-choices/
YOUR ANCESTORS
If you could see your ancestors all standing in a row. Would you be proud of them? Or don't you really know. Strange discoveries are often made, climbing the family tree. Sometimes one is found in line who shocks the progeny. If you could see your ancestors all standing in a row. Perhaps there might be one or two you wouldn’t care to know. Now turn the question right about and take another view. When you shall meet your ancestors, will they be proud of you? (Author unknown)
Watch: The Family Memorial Day Observance
Introductory remarks by Larry Hamilton for a family Memorial Day celebration and Flagpole Monument Dedication at Piqua, OH in 2007.
Loveland, Ohio - The Loveland City School District
Board of Education has approved the name of the district’s new fitness center:
The Robert and Pauline Williams Fitness Center. The Loveland Athletic Boosters
spearheaded this project, raising nearly $600,000 to have the facility constructed.
The Athletic Boosters requested the Board approve of the name to honor Robert
and Pauline Williams, who are long-time supporters of Loveland athletics.
“This couple has played a vital role in the community,” said
Loveland Athletic Boosters President Jeff Williams (no relation to the couple).
“Robert and Pauline have always had a special place in their hearts for
Loveland athletics, and we feel it is appropriate to honor their dedication to
the students in this manner.”
“We are pleased to honor this couple,” said Dr. John Marschhausen,
Loveland superintendent. “We are so fortunate to experience this level of
support from our community; the ultimate benefactors of this donation are our
students who will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a
state-of-the-art facility.”
A plaque with the name will be included as part of the project. The
Robert and Pauline Williams Fitness Center remains under construction; the
floor needs several months to cure before the flooring can be installed. The
district plans to begin moving equipment in mid-January.
A dedication date will be scheduled and announced once equipment
installation is complete.
Loveland, Ohio - Three Loveland high school seniors have received their nomination by Congresswomen Jean Schmidt for application to U.S. Military Academies.
Tanner Hawk (U.S. Naval Academy Nomination), Bryce Plitt (Military Academy Nomination) and David Trate (Military Academy Nomination). All three are excel academically and athletically for the Loveland Tigers. Tanner plays football and lacrosse, Bryce plays football, basketball and baseball. David ran cross country, swims and is on the academic team. Additionally, all three are on the High Honor Roll.
A reception took place Tuesday November 20 at Schmidt’s office in Kenwood. In all, she presented 29 nominations among the U.S. Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military Academy and U.S. Naval Academy.
At least one nominee could be accepted by each institution.
All members of Congress may nominate up to 10 candidates per opening. There’s no guarantee that more than one nominee will be accepted by each academy. Academies usually make appointments by March 31.
“The academies look for individuals who are well-rounded academically, physically, and socially,” Schmidt said. “The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership qualities, community service, athleticism, scholarship, and a strong desire to serve in the military as an officer. Those selected commit to serving in the military for at least five years after graduation.”
Those who later applied were interviewed last month at Schmidt’s Cincinnati office by two Air Force Academy graduates, a West Point graduate, and a Navy lieutenant commander. The congresswoman’s nominations were based on the panel’s recommendations.
Santa Claus and his helpers will begin their annual trek through
Symmes Township neighborhoods on Wednesday, December 5th from 5:00 -
8:30 p.m. As tradition dictates, they will arrive via a shiny, red fire
truck and pass out treats to children.
In the spirit of the giving season, they hope that residents will help them fill Santa's bag back up with donations to the Marine Toys for Tots program.
This worthy campaign collects new, unwrapped toys or cash gifts for
less fortunate children. Anyone interested in making a toy or cash
donation may give it to Santa or one of his helpers as they travel
through the Township or they can drop it off at the Township office by
December 6th. Checks should be made payable to the "Marine Toys for
Tots Foundation."
A complete list of locations and time stops:
Download Routes
Two decorated trolleys provide weekend shuttle service in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. Boarding
on Walnut at Fifth Street (adjacent Servatii’s) with stops along the
way. The trolleys run Vine and Walnut Streets from Freedom Way to
Central Parkway and include stops with easy access to Fountain Square,
The Banks, Freedom Center, Reds Hall of Fame, Main Library and more.
Every 7 minutes. FREE ride tickets available on board
provided by Downtown Cincinnati Inc. and the merchants at The Banks.
(513) 421-4440 for more information.
'Tis the season to be jolly! So why not make a visit to the Main Library
part of your downtown holiday tradition? Holiday activities, crafts,
and performances by popular entertainers for the entire family to enjoy
will take place in the Reading Garden Lounge of the Main Library on the
first three Saturdays in December.
Performance schedule
Zak Morgan, Saturday, December 1, 1:00 p.m.
CCM Tenor Will Reed, Saturday, December 1, 3:00 p.m.
Madcap Puppets, Saturday, December 8, 2:00 p.m.
Visit with the Little Golden Storybook
Characters Scuffy the Tug Boat, Poky Little Puppy and the Saggy Baggy
Elephant, Saturday, December 8, 1:00 & 3:00 p.m.
David Kisor, Saturday, December 15, 2:00 p.m.
Visit with the Library mascots "Rufus" and "Red", Adzooks Puppets, Saturday, December 15, 1:00 & 3:00 p.m.
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