Loveland Magazine

Dann admits affair; he stays, 4 others go

By Alan Johnson and James Nash

THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH                         

Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann admitted yesterday that he had an affair with a young female staff member and set the tone for a hostile work environment that resulted in sexual harassment. The ensuing scandal first reported by The Dispatch last month cost four people their jobs, including two of Dann's closest friends from Youngstown

Read on... The Columbus Dispatch : Dann admits affair; he stays, 4 others go.

Q&A WITH MARC DANN

Resign? I don't think it will ever get to that point'     Read on...

Reginald Fields

Plain Dealer Bureau

Columbus- Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann vows to stay in office and repair the damage caused by his affair with a staffer and a sexual-harassment investigation that concluded dramatically Friday with four people losing their jobs.

Dann, 46, a brash upstart when he won election in a near-sweep of statewide offices by Democrats in November 2006, finds himself barely holding his job just 16 months into a four-year term. His Democratic colleagues are keeping their distance, and Republicans are demanding he quit. Read on...

 

The Columbus Dispatch : Desk of Gutierrez's accuser ransacked

By James Nash and Alan Johnson THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

The State Highway Patrol was called in yesterday to investigate the apparent ransacking of the desk of Cindy Stankoski, one of two women who filed sexual-harassment complaints against their boss in the attorney general's office.

Rex Elliott, Stankoski's lawyer, called it witness intimidation, a potential felony under Ohio law.

Read on... The Columbus Dispatch : Desk of Gutierrez's accuser ransacked.

COLUMBUS, OHIO - Sesame Street Helps Ohio Preschoolers Prepare for Global Economy

Elmo and Friends Featured in Pilot Program Aimed at Teaching Chinese Language

Friday Night Grillouts at the Lake Isabella Boathouse

Make your own meals - available for $6.00-$8.85.

May 23 through August 29 from 5 PM to 8 PM Every Friday at Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Symmes Township/Loveland area.

Bring the family to Lake Isabella to enjoy a relaxing Friday evening. Dine on the outdoor covered patio by the pier and take in the lake view or enjoy your meal in the air-conditioned dining area. Plus Naturalist visits with wildlife, live music and fishing demonstrations.

The $8.85 Specialty Dinner changes every Friday and includes an entree with choice of two side Items, watermelon slice and dinner roll. Grilled 8oz. Strip Steak - Fried Cod Fillet - Grilled BBQ Ribs - Grilled Lemon Pepper Shrimp Kabob with BBQ Roasted Chicken.

Make your own meal! Choose from hamburgers, cheeseburgers, grilled chicken breast sandwiches, pulled pork BBQ, jumbo hot dogs, metts and brats. Side items include BBQ baked beans, green beans, corn, pasta salad, cucumber spring salad, cole slaw, potato salad, watermelon slices and mini baked potatoes with sour cream and cheese. Plus ice-cold Pepsi products, bottled beer and wine.

Children’s Meals are $3.75 for 10 and under

Read more details Hamilton County Park District -- Cincinnati, Ohio.

MORROW, OHIO - Little Miami Intermediate School groundbreaking

MORROW, OHIO - The Little Miami Intermediate School trumpet ensemble stood tall as the notes of America sounded from their instruments - these students knew they were making history.

Staff, students and community members recently celebrated the commencement of construction activities at a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new district wide Intermediate School. 

"Little Miami is in the midst of a radical transformation marked by Excellence with Value," said Superintendent Dan Bennett, who discussed the district's efforts at achieving excellence while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

The community celebrated the kick off during the ceremony that included brief speeches from the board of education and administration, a construction update and ceremonial turning of the dirt. A similar event was held in August 2007 for the high school addition and new junior high school.

"From the moment that the bond levy was passed, your support of these new schools came with great responsibility from our team; from day one, we have been committed to delivering Excellence with Value," said Justin Koenes, senior project manager for the Quandel/Dugan & Meyers construction management team.

"The future is bright for Little Miami. These new facilities include capabilities for the latest teaching techniques while incorporating modern technology. These schools have been designed to effectively grow as your community will grow."

The high school addition is scheduled for completion by August 2008, and the new junior high and the new intermediate schools are both scheduled for completion by August 2009. The overall plan, "Excellence with Value," will create additional space to house 5,200 students district-wide with the ability to easily increase capacity to 6,000 students; it provides flexibility for the future by using phased planning.

Photo 1, Shown, left to right: Pat Dubbs, Director of Administrative Services; Shaun Bevan, Treasurer/CFO; Dan Bennett, Superintendent; Kym Dunbar, Board Member; Mary Beth Hamburg, Board President; Bobbie Grice, Board Member; John Stern, Board Member; Mike Cremeans, Board Vice President.

Photo 2 (not shown in order): Little Miami Intermediate School Trumpet Ensemble directed by music teacher Greg Robinson. Students include Emily Grainer, Danielle Johnson, Matthew Steinkirchner, Eddie Helton, Emily Leavengood, Abbey Mckee, Sydney Seymour, Aislyn Scalese and Laurel Faeo.

CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - Does graduation season end Child Support?

CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - As high schools across the area prepare for graduation ceremonies, Clermont County child support workers begin receiving calls asking if child support payments stop once a child graduates from high school, or when the child turns 18.

CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - Environmental Office Recognized for Recycling Efforts

CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - The Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition has named the Clermont County Office of Environmental Quality (OEQ) as one of five 2008 environmental award winners.  OEQ was recognized as the government winner for its efforts to improve the efficiency of recycling across Clermont County, saving taxpayer’s money by ensuring that recyclable materials don’t end up in landfills.

“I am honored that we have been selected to receive this award, “said Clermont OEQ Director Paul Braasch.  “The average American throws away 4.5 pounds of trash each day; every day in this country we collectively throw away enough trash to fill 63,000 garbage trucks.  Instead of having all these materials wind-up in landfills, we encourage citizens to explore the many recycling options available in Clermont County and across the area.”

The Clermont County Web site www.oeq.net offers a wide range of recycling information, including the locations of 35 recycling centers in the county.  Citizens are encouraged to visit the site to learn more about the numerous recycling opportunities that are currently available, and how to sort your recyclables.

The Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition is a community of non-profit organizations, businesses, government agencies, and individuals from the tri-state, working cooperatively to promote the beauty and environmental quality of the tri-state area.

Video Games New Frontier For Sexual Predators

"Predators are going to go where the children are," said Lt. Jeff Braley of the Hamilton Township, Ohio, Police Department.

Read on... Video Games New Frontier For Sexual Predators - Jackson News Story - WAPT Jackson.

The Columbus Dispatch : Methodists OK sharing pastors with Lutherans

By Meredith Heagney THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

United Methodist Church congregations could share pastors and combine churches with a Lutheran denomination under a partnership approved by the Methodist denomination this week.

Read on... The Columbus Dispatch : Methodists OK sharing pastors with Lutherans.

LOVELAND, OHIO –Do you know this woman?

LOVELAND, OHIO - This portrait of a Loveland resident was taken by internationally known photographer Nancy Ford Cones who died in 1962. Do you know who is in the photo?  Come visit the newest display at the local history museum and test your Loveland History skills.

“Who, What, Where and When” of Loveland’s Past will be the Greater Loveland Historical Museum’s theme for the remainder of 2008. An opportunity to test your knowledge of your hometown, with a variety of Museum’s artifacts and pictures showing Historic Loveland area sites, items from their collection and portraits of local residents of long ago.

The museum, located on the corner of Park and Riverside, is open free to the public 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and by appointment, by calling 513-683-5692.

The answer: Henrietta Spaulding Nisbet, the Mother of Rosemary Nisbet.