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SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OHIO - Wall of Heroes

2007 School Funding Essay Contest

ESSAYS CAN BE SUBMITTED ON ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:

~ Dear Governor: Advice from an Ohio student on fixing school funding.
~ Why is education included in the Ohio Constitution and why was our funding system found unconstitutional?
~ How my school is affected by Ohio's school funding problem.

Details: 2007 School Funding Essay Contest.

SCHOOL FUNDING BALLOT INITIATIVE

The Ohio Fair Schools Campaign is working to fix Ohio's unconstitutional school funding system. Since October of 2005, they have been part of the effort that involved Ohio Mayors and Ohio education organizations in creating a school funding remedy that could be placed on the ballot.

Getting It Right for Ohio's Future supports a constitutional amendment to establish a high-quality education as a fundamental right for Ohio's children through the implementation of a new school funding model. The amendment would help develop a well-educated work force to attract good jobs and restore Ohio's competitiveness.

Link: Getting It Right! For Ohio's Future

The January 22 edition of the Ohio League of Women Voters weekly Education Update has a summary of what's in the amendment and some background on the effort. To read it, visit their Education Updates page.

The ballot language can also be read here.

LOVELAND, OHIO - Granny's Valentine Special

 

LOVELAND, OHIO - Granny's Valentine Special

Every $10 donation made to the garden program by February 12th will be recognized with a chance in a drawing for a pair of diamond earrings.
($100 - 10 chances, etc.)

The earrings have a retail value of $699.00. The journey style earrings are 5/8" diameter and are 1/2 carat diamonds set in 14k white gold.

You'll have them by Valentine's Day.  If you live out of town, they will be sent by express mail.

Donations can be mailed to: Granny's Garden School, 20 Miamiview Drive, Loveland, OH 45140

The offer was made possible by the support of Equity Diamond Brokers and Bill Re from Bush-Re-Taylor Insurance.

Granny's Garden School, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non profit

MORE INFO: Granny's Valentine Special

MILFORD, OHIO - Steve Taylor Memorial Fundraiser

MILFORD, OHIO – On March 3 there will be a fundraiser from 7 PM to midnight at the Fireman's Hall (located in the Milford Shopping Center). Steve Taylor of Milford, died on Jan. 14th of a heart attack, leaving behind four children and his wife. He was a friend and coach to a countless number of community youth.

Because any man can be a father and
any man can teach us to play.
But only a special man can be a dad and
one we can fondly call our “Coach”.

Taylor's neighborhood is trying to put together donations for the auction. Any business or individual can donate items/services for the auction.

Monetary contributions are greatly appreciated as well; Donations can be made to the Steve Taylor Memorial Fund at any 5/3rd Bank.

You can easily respond to their request by contacting Darlene Bugajski at 965-0327 or email flashxoxo@aol.com or by contacting Amy Chaffin at 248-1377.

Items for the auction can be dropped off at Jamboree Sports, located on Lila Avenue, Milford, across from Rally’s.

“Anyone who has ever come in contact with Steve, can consider themselves blessed to have known him. We have all witnessed first-hand how his contributions to Milford, benefitted our youth. He took countless hours of his own personal time on and off the sports fields, to spend it with all our families. This fundraiser is our one chance to 'Give Back" to him.”

March 3rd, 7 PM to midnight - The Fireman's Hall (located in the Milford Shopping Center)

• An evening of Music, Food and Fun(draising)
• Draft Beer included with $10 donation at the door. But, you may BYOB and a dish to share.
• Cake Auction - Please contact Darlene Bugajski if you can provide a cake.
• Silent Auction - Please e-mail or call for more information
• Basket Raffle - If your group or organization would like to "sponsor" a basket for the raffle, please contact Susan Kupka. (Baskets can be picked up and delivered to the fundraiser for you.)

Clark: "Are you with the President, or are you with the troops?""

"VoteVets.org is backing up the launch of their ad with a two-day, seven-city tour, to pressure those Senators who are on the fence regarding escalation to oppose the President's plan and change the strategy in Iraq. These young veterans are not just content to buy air time - they are taking the fight to Senators' home turf and making them answer the question, 'Are you with the President, or are you with the troops?" - Gen. Wesley Clark        

VoteVets.org, with Americans Against Escalation in Iraq, is leading the charge against the President’s escalation of the war in Iraq with a new television advertisement today.  We’re targeting a number of Senators who still have not come out in favor of the strongest Senate resolution, sponsored by Senators Joe Biden and Chuck Hagel.  We are backing up the ad with a two-day, seven-city tour, that will take this battle right into the Senators’ back yards.

To view the TV ad: Vote Vets - Home Page.

Sen. Russ Feingold: Breaking Another Iraq Taboo

Link: The Blog | Sen. Russ Feingold: Breaking Another Iraq Taboo | The Huffington Post.

Tomorrow, I will be chairing a full Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Exercising Congress's Constitutional Power to End a War." This hearing will help remind my colleagues in the Senate and the American public that Congress is not powerless - even when it acts that way. We have the power to stop the policies of a President that continue to hurt our national security. Soon after tomorrow's hearing, I will introduce legislation to do just that.

Gang-bullying on Clinton over "Evil Man" Comments

Link: Gang-bullying on Clinton over "Evil Man" Comments.

SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OHIO – WOMEN PLAY WALNUT HILLS IN TOURNEY OPENER

SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OHIO – The Lady Tigers will take on Walnut Hills on Wednesday February 14 at 6:00 PM in the opening round of the Ohio basketball tournament. The game will be held at Lakota East High School. The winner will play Northwest on February 21 at 6:00 PM, also at Lakkota East.

Click to view the complete Division I Lakota East bracket.

Loveland's remaining regular season games are February 3 at Winton Woods, February 5 at Glen Este, and February 10 at home against Mason.

LOVELAND, OHIO - Adult bowling fundraiser

 

LOVELAND, OHIO - Loveland High School's After Prom committee will host an Adult  bowling fundraiser, 9:30 p.m. to midnight, on Saturday, February 10, at Crossgate Lanes, 4230 Hunt Road, Blue Ash.

Read more: Loveland City Schools