On the Move
a newsletter for citizens
January 2009
www.ClermontCountyOhio.gov Commissioners: Bob Proud, Scott Croswell, and Ed Humphrey
Community Rallies to Help Needy Clermont Seniors
Thanks to the generosity of many, basketball players
the annual Adopt-a-Senior program and cheerleaders
in Clermont County was a success! collected items at
“We were concerned that the need a December game.
would not be met,” said Sharon Elementary school
Brumagem, coordinator of the students did chores
Adopt-a-Senior program for Cler- to earn money to
mont Senior Services. “Donations buy gifts for their
were way down at that point and we seniors. Numer-
had over 200 needy senior citizens ous Boy Scout and
in the county who would not have a Girl Scout groups
holiday gift.” donated ready-
made gift baskets to
Once the community found out the program’s gift
about the need, the offers of as- pantry. Debbie Otten and Sharon Brumagem sort pack-
sistance poured in; over 400 e- ages to deliver to needy Clermont seniors
mails and 100 phone calls in two Over two dozen
weeks! Brumagem said the staff Clermont County government de- seniors,” said Brumagem. “These
was touched by the many who partments, agencies, and townships amazing people collected enough
responded. There was a retired adopted seniors and collected many cleaning supplies and personal care
couple who live half the year in items. items to stock the home care supply
Clermont County and the wife pantry for nearly two months, do-
quickly sewed a housecoat for the There were many families who nated more than $2,000 in grocery
senior they adopted. One senior stepped up to help, even though their gift cards, and collected more than
in Cincinnati, whose mother was a personal situation was difficult. One $4,000 for the senior emergency
Senior Services customer until she young family was dealing with the fund.”
died, called to say she wanted to husband’s job loss and money was
give back to the agency that gave so tight. They dropped off gifts for a se- As one senior who received a much
much to her mother. A Meals-on- nior on Christmas Eve and apologized needed gift said, “I’ll be think-
Wheels customer collected cleaning for being late, explaining they had no ing about the generosity all year,
supplies, and sent them with her money to purchase the gifts until that because every time I use some-
driver. When asked why she was morning. thing I received, I’ll remember it is
doing it, she said, “Because people something from the Adopt-A-Senior
are helping me, and I want to help “Hundreds from Clermont County, program. Thank you for helping.”
someone else.” and neighboring counties in Kentucky
and Indiana, even a volunteer from
Local schools also were quick to Columbus came together to provide
respond. Glen Este High School much-needed gifts for more than 300
January
Commissioner Sessions
.
Wednesday, Jan. 7 1p.m.
Monday, Jan. 12 1p.m.
Wednesday, Jan.14 1p.m.
Wednesday, Jan.21 1p.m.
Monday, Jan. 26 7p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 28 1p.m.
All meetings are held in the
third floor session room of the
Clermont County Administra-
tion Building located at 101
E. Main Street in Batavia.
Call (513) 732-7300 for ad-
ditional information.
Clermont Commissioner Bob Proud shares a laugh with Martha
Danforth and members of the Union Township senior line danc-
ing group, after the dancers performed at a recent Glen Este High
School basketball game. Commissioner Proud emceed the half-time
show.
Commissioners Take Oath of Office
“The job of a public official is such an honor,” said “I will do my best to represent the citizens of
Clermont County Commissioner Bob Proud, im- Clermont County,” said Ed Humphrey, after
mediately after taking the oath of office for his sixth taking the oath of office on December 29, 2008,
term as a commissioner. officially beginning his term as the newest
Clermont County Commissioner. Humphrey
Ohio State Representative Colonel Dan Bubp, previously served 19 years as a Miami Township
recently returned from a tour of duty in Iraq, trustee.
administered the oath. Holding the Bible for the
swearing-in ceremony was Proud’s long time cam-
paign manager Ann Ferguson and Marine Corporal
State Rep. Joe Uecker administered the oath and
Justin Kieffer, who is home on leave from his first the Bible was held by Humphrey’s wife, Janice.
tour of duty in Iraq.
Top Dog Breeds in
Don’t Forget Your Dog Licenses!
Clermont County
The Clermont County Auditor’s Office would
like to remind all dog owners that 2009 dog Based on 2008 dog licenses
licenses will be on sale until January 31; sold in Clermont County,
licenses can be purchased for $14 each. All the following are the top ten
license fees go directly to the operation of breeds:
the Clermont County Humane Society for
the rescue, care, and housing of our county’s Labrador Retriever 1,848
homeless and neglected pets. After January 31, Labrador Mix 1,460
the cost to purchase a dog license doubles to Mixed Breed 1,444
$28 each. Golden Retriever 741
Beagle 715
If you had a previous dog license, you will receive a blue postcard in German Shepherd 681
the mail, which you can sign and return with a check made payable Beagle Mix 629
to the Clermont County Treasurer, and you will receive your license Boxer 605
in the mail. You can also purchase your dog license at the Clermont Shepherd Mix 517
County Auditor’s Office, located at 101 East Main Street in Batavia. Chihuahua 512
Dog licenses can be purchased online by visiting the Auditor’s Web
site www.ClermontAuditor.org. Licenses can also be purchased from
several locations around Clermont County; find out where by visiting
the Auditor’s Web site.
Not only is it required by law to have your dog licensed, it will help
make sure your dog is returned home safely if he gets lost. For more Chilo Lock #34
information, call the Auditor’s Office at (513) 732-7150. Visitor Center
Give Love to a Soldier
By: Ashley Thompson, CPS
Show your support for our military drink mix, pop tarts, cereal bars, hot
personnel! Join the Clermont chocolate mix packets, powdered
County Children’s Protective creamer, snack cakes, toothpaste
Services staff and foster children and toothbrushes, notebooks, pens, The Chilo Lock #34 Visitor Cen-
on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, for sun block, candy, ter and Museum is located in the
the Give Love to a Soldier event. and gum will be former operations building of the
accepted. For old Lock and Dam #34. The lock
Bring an item to donate and make a complete list and dam closed permanently in
a Valentine’s card which will of suggested 1964. The Clermont Park District
be sent to local troops stationed donations, and to renovated the building in 2005
abroad. The event will take place RSVP for the event, into a Visitor Center and Museum.
from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the contact Ashley The visitor center contains inter-
Union Township Senior Center, Thompson at (513) active exhibits and displays focus-
located at 4350 Aicholtz Road 732-7765 or e-mail ing on "Living and Working with
in Union Township. Children’s thopmpa04@odjfs. the Ohio River.”
Protective Services is collecting state.oh.us.
the donations on behalf of the Winter hours of operation through
Yellow Ribbon Support Center. February are Friday through Sun-
Donations of pre-sweetened day from noon until 5 p.m.
DUI Court Enhanced Treatment Services Receives Grant
By: Karen Scherra, Clermont Mental Health and Recovery Board
Ongoing collaboration between the as a three-year pilot program
Clermont County Mental Health funded by the Ohio Department
and Recovery Board, Clermont of Public Safety in cooperation
County Municipal Court, and the with the Supreme Court of Ohio,
Clermont Recovery Center resulted Specialized Docket Section, and
in a partnership to enhance the the Ohio Department of Alcohol
services provided to participants and Drug Addiction Services.
of the DUI Court and to submit a DUI Court is a voluntary
grant application to The Health program that allows offenders
Foundation of Greater Cincinnati to work toward reducing their
for funding. The $341,000 grant jail sentence. The opportunity
was awarded in September 2008 to for the offender to change his/
the Board and the program will be her behavior is afforded through
implemented in January 2009, with regular appearances before the
funding provided until June 2011. judiciary, close supervision and
This grant is the 12th grant received case management services by
by the Mental Health and Recovery probation officers, coordinated Judge James Shriver
Board from The Health Foundation treatment, mandatory periodic alcohol
of Greater Cincinnati since 1999. and drug testing, and the use of improve their family, employment
incentives, graduated sanctions, and and community relationships.”
The DUI Court grant program will other rehabilitative services.
expedite the process of referral Recycle Your Christmas Tree
from the Court to services through Municipal Court Judge James A.
additional and timelier assessments, Shriver is the presiding judge for the The Clermont
improve the quality of treatment by DUI Court. Judge Shriver was honored
County Park
focusing on cognitive behavioral last year both by the Clermont County
interventions for offenders in Mental Health Board and by MADD for District is
a dedicated treatment group, his commitment to the establishment once again
offer intensive case management and continued development of the DUI offering
services, involve family members Court. According to Judge Shriver, Christmas
in treatment and recovery, and “DUI Court is changing the lives of tree recycling
strengthen communication and individuals. The formation of a family opportunities
collaboration between the Court treatment group through the Health at Pattison
and treatment agency. Through the Foundation Grant will help to further Park. Clermont County residents
grant, the Clermont Recovery Center establish an additional foundation of can drop off their live Christmas
will be able to hire an assessment stability and sobriety for both DUI trees at Pattison Park lakeside
counselor, a family therapist, and a Court participants and their family
through January 16, 2009. All
case manager. Assessment services members. The emphasis on family
will be provided at Municipal involvement in the substance abuse decorations must be removed
Court, eliminating many barriers treatment process provides a holistic before dropping off the tree.
such as transportation and missed approach to the disease of addiction.”
appointments. An evaluation This sentiment was echoed by Mental All trees will be chipped and
component required by the grant Health and Recovery Board Executive used as mulch in the park. For
will be monitoring the outcomes of Director Karen Scherra, who stated that a list of other tree recycling op-
the new program and its viability or “the ongoing partnership between the portunities in Clermont County,
the future. Court and the treatment system provides visit the Office of Environmen-
opportunities for those with alcohol and tal Quality's Web site at www.
The DUI Court began in 2005 drug problems to achieve recovery and oeq.net.
January Park Events Next of Kin
By: Keith Robinson, Park District Notification is Easy!
Winter Bird Count
Saturday, January 3, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Anyone who has a driver’s
Chilo Lock #34 Park, Crooked Run Nature Preserve, Kelley Nature license should consider filling
Preserve, Sycamore Park out the Next of Kin/Emergency
Join the park naturalists and volunteer bird watchers for our annual Contact Enrollment form avail-
winter bird count. By conducting this annual survey, we can see how able through the Ohio Depart-
healthy the populations of some birds are in our parks. No experience ment of Public Safety. If you
is necessary; beginner and expert bird watchers are welcome. Pre- are ever in an accident, emer-
registration is required; call (513) 876-9013 to sign up. gency response personnel can
easily access your next of kin
Decoy Carving Workshop information, and immediately
Saturday, January 10, 17, 24, and 31, contact your family.
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Chilo Lock #34 Park You can fill out the form online
In a four week course led by veteran at www.ohiobmv.com. It only
decoy carver Wayne McClain, takes a few moments to com-
participants will carve and take home plete the form.
their own duck decoy. The cost of the
class includes all necessary tools and
supplies. Please bring your own soft leather gloves. The cost of the
Are you ready for the
class is $25, and space is limited to 12 participants, age 12 and older. DTV transition?
Call (513) 876-9013 to sign up; payment
must be made prior to the first class. After February 17, 2009, full-
power television stations will
Nature in Winter broadcast only in digital format.
Sunday, January 18, 2 p.m. – Sycamore The DTV (digital television)
Park transition will affect those who
Despite the cold temperatures and lack watch free, over-the-air televi-
of green plants, nature is very active sion, through a rooftop or “rab-
during winter. Warm up with a walk bit ears” antennas.
through the woods as we discover which animals and plants are active
during winter. Meet at the information kiosk. If you still have this type of
television, you can purchase a
Winter Night Hike digital-to-analog converter box
Friday, January 23, 6:30 p.m. – Sycamore Park at a cost of $40 to $70. The
With dark’s early arrival, winter is the perfect time for a night hike U.S. government is offering two
that doesn’t keep you out late! Explore this special time of day on $40 coupons per household.
a naturalist led walk through the park to see what creatures are out For more information about the
roaming and get in tune with your senses. All ages welcome. DTV switch, or coupons to pur-
chase a converter box, visit the
For information about these or other Clermont County Park District Web site www.DTV2009.gov, or
programs, call (513) 876-9013 or visit the Web site www.parks. call 1-888-388-2009.
clermontcountyohio.gov.
Animals Awaiting Adoption at Clermont Animal Shelter
Honey Ben-gal Bess
Oliver Louie Smokey
Lucky Buster Leo
Clermont
Animal Shelter
732-8854 Burt
By: Tammy Craig, Clermont Library
Knitting for Beginners Spy School
Monday, January 26, February 2, and Saturday, January 17, 1 p.m. –
February 9, 7 p.m. – Amelia Branch Amelia Branch
Adults are invited to three sessions to learn Attendees age 6 – 12 will learn
the four basic knitting stitches needed to be to write and read invisible
able to create a scarf. For a complete list of messages, code breaking, and
supplies and to register, call (513) 752-5580. participate in a secret mission.
For more information or to
Family Fun Night: Winter Fun register, call (513) 752-5580.
Monday, January 26, 7 p.m. – Goshen Branch
Families are invited for stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and
playing. Children must be accompanied by a parent. For more
information or to register, call (513) 722-1221.
Discussion of Dragons
Tuesday, January 13, 7 p.m. – Milford-Miami Township Branch
Teen fans of the Inheritance series by Christopher Paolini are invited
for a Discussion of Dragons; costumes are welcome! For more
information or to register, call (513) 248-0700. Drop-in Story Time
Tuesday, January 20 and 27, 10
Cabin Fever Play Date a.m. – Williamsburg Branch
Tuesday, January 6, 1 p.m. – New Richmond Branch Children of all ages are invited
Attendees in grades one through five are invited to play games, enjoy to story time! Attendees will
snacks, and other fun activities. For more information or to register, listen to stories, sing songs, and
call (513) 553-0570. make a craft. Parents do not
have to register in advance. For
Thread Heads more information, call (513)
Wednesday, January 7, 6 p.m. – New Richmond Branch 724-1070.
Join the Thread Heads! Teens and adults who love to knit, crochet,
and do embroidery are invited to join the club. Members meet the first For more information about
Wednesday of each month. For more information or to register, call these or other library events
(513) 553-0570. in January, visit the Clermont
County Public Library Web
Book Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle site at www.clermont.lib.oh.us.
Wednesday, January 14, 2 p.m. – Batavia (Doris There are 10 library locations
Wood) Branch across Clermont County.
The book discussion meeting is open to all
interested adults. This month’s title is Animal,
Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. For
more information call (513) 732-2128.
Internet Crime Complaint Center Second Chances
By Rick W. Combs, Chief Deputy
The U.S. Census If you think you may be
Bureau reports that US the victim of a cyber-
households with inter- crime, you may file your
net access increased complaint by visiting
13.2 percent from www.ic3.gov. It is impor-
2000 through 2003. tant to note that local law
We continue to see an enforcement agencies do Meet handsome Jack! Jack
increase in the use of the in- not always have the authority to is an owner surrender,
ternet in business as well as at investigate some of these crimes approximately two years old,
home. While the internet has especially when the crimes origi- who is absolutely beautiful!
made our lives more conve- nate outside of the United States. He has already been
nient, this convenience is not You will need to have the following neutered, is very friendly,
without its risks. Criminals, information to make your com- and seems to be fine around
many of whom are operating plaint: kids, other cats, and dogs.
out of foreign countries, are • Your name He has a long coat, which
will require some simple
taking advantage of unsuspect- • Your mailing address
grooming. He would make a
ing people and have made mil- • Your telephone number
great addition to any home.
lions of dollars through inter- • Name of the individual or busi-
net scams. Law enforcement ness that defrauded you
continues to see an increase in • Address of the individual or
internet-related crimes. business that defrauded you
• Telephone number of the indi-
Recognizing the number of vidual or business that defraud-
crimes being committed over ed you
the internet, the FBI, the • Web site and e-mail address of Check out Crackers!
National White Collar Crime the individual or business that Crackers is a neutered male
Center (NW3C), and the defrauded you terrier mix, approximately
Bureau of Justice Assistance • Specific details on how you one and a half years old. He
have worked together to create were defrauded was picked up as a stray.
the Internet Crime Complaint • Any other relevant informa- He is very friendly, well-
mannered, and is hoping to
Center. This partnership also tion necessary to support your
have a new home soon!
includes private sector com- complaint
panies like E-bay, Microsoft, Once you have filed your com- If you have room in your
and businesses in the financial plaint, it is reviewed by an analyst heart and home for Jack,
services industry, among oth- and forwarded to federal, state, Crackers, or any of the
ers. This multi-agency col- local, or international law enforce- wonderful animals available
laborative provides the public ment agencies with jurisdiction. for adoption at the Clermont
with not only a vehicle to County Animal Shelter, give
refer criminal complaints, but Please take some time to review them a call at (513) 732-8854
also has valuable resources to all of the valuable information on or stop in Monday through
enable the public to educate this Web site and arm yourself with Saturday, 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
The shelter is located at 4025
themselves so they can avoid information, so you can avoid the
Filager Road in Batavia.
becoming a victim. cost and inconvenience of being a
victim of online fraud.
January Satellite
In the Kitchen with Margaret
By: Margaret Jenkins, OSU Extension-Clermont Adoptions
Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup The Clermont County Humane
(makes about 6 servings) Society will hold satellite pet
Preparation Time: 20 minutes adoptions at the Eastgate Pets-
Cooking Time: 2-3 hours mart store on the following dates
in January:
Ingredients:
Saturday, Jan. 10
3 lb. whole chicken parts (broiler-fryer or roaster) Saturday, Jan. 24
1 cup chopped celery
3 large carrots, scrubbed or peeled, thinly sliced Satellite adoptions will run
½ tsp. salt from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
4 cups (6 oz.) dry noodles If you’ve been thinking about
¼ tsp. black pepper adding a four-legged addition to
Optional seasonings - 1 tsp. parsley, thyme, or sage your family, stop by and meet
1 onion, chopped some of the great animals avail-
able for adoption!
Preparation:
1. Place chicken pieces in large kettle. Cover completely with hot wa-
ter. Cover with lid, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 2-3 hours.
2. Remove cooked chicken pieces from broth with tongs or slotted
spoon. Cool 10-15 minutes before separating bones and skin from
meat. Break meat into bite-size pieces. Remove any bones from broth.
3. Remove excess fat from broth. If you are unable to attend the
4. Put chicken meat, seasonings, and vegetables into broth. satellite adoption events, the
5. Bring broth to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and cook about 15-20 Clermont County Animal Shel-
minutes on medium heat until sliced carrots are crispy-tender. ter is open Monday through
6. Add noodles and boil uncovered for abut 6-7 minutes, stirring oc- Saturday, from 11 a.m. until 4
casionally. p.m. The shelter is located at
4025 Filager Road in Batavia.
Variations: For more information about pet
May add potatoes, corn, summer squash, or other vegetables adoptions, call (513) 732-8854.
May use white or brown rice, barley, or different shaped pasta
On the Move is a service of
NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING: 290 calories, 8 g total fat, the Board of Clermont Coun-
22 g carbohydrates, 30 g protein, 2 g dietary fiber, 30 mg sodium ty Commissioners. For more
information about any of the
articles included in this pub-
lication, contact Kathy Lehr
or Rebecca Kimble in the
Office of Public Information
at (513) 732-7597 or e-mail
klehr@co.clermont.oh.us.