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Monday, June 18,
2007 
Golfers and Foursomes Get ready for a beautiful day on the course. Clermont 20/20 will host its annual golf scramble on Monday, June 18, 2007 at the newly remodeled Legendary Run Golf Course in Pierce Township. Registration is $125.00 per golfer or $500.00 per foursome. The driving range opens at 10:30 AM and golfers will enjoy lunch from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM. A noon shotgun start for the scramble is planned as golfers hit the course for great golf fun with the opportunity to win many prizes on and off the greens. A savory steak and chicken dinner will close this annual event. Reservations are now being accepted on our web site (click here), or call 513-753-9222. Also call for information on how your company can kick up its visibility in Clermont County through Hole sponsorships. Raffle Tickets Volunteers | ||||||
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| Saturday, June 16,
2007
The Ohio River needs your help! Volunteers are needed to remove trash and debris from the Ohio River shoreline and riverbank on Saturday, June 16th. "The River Sweep is a river bank cleanup that extends the entire length of the Ohio River and beyond. This cleanup encompasses six states and is the largest environmental event of its kind." states Becky Ploucha, Director of the Clermont 20/20 Clean and Green Program. Rex Parsons, Chair of the Clean and Green Collaborative, says "ORSANCO, the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission, in partnership with various industries throughout the Ohio River Valley, sponsors the Ohio River Sweep. In Clermont County the Ohio River Sweep is also sponsored by the Adams- Clermont Solid Waste District and the Office of Environmental Quality. Last year we had over 357 volunteers that removed 1,048 bags of trash, 165 tires, and other items like refrigerators and washing machines." On Saturday, June 16th, volunteers can report to Moscow, New Richmond, Chilo Lock #34, Indian Mound Campgrounds or the Meldahl Lock and Dam to participate. The event starts at 9:00am. There will be free t-shirts while they last! For more information please contact Becky Ploucha at 513-753-9222 or cleanandgreen@clermont2020.org. | ||||||
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On Tuesday May 8, 2007 thirty high school students from Glen Este, Amelia, Williamsburg and Live Oaks Career Center traveled to UC Clermont College to participate in a Reality Store Experience Field Trip sponsored by Clermont 20/20, Inc. The students who took part in the field trip are enrolled in the High School Mentoring Program that is offered under the Clermont Educational Opportunities college access program. The purpose of this activity was to promote postsecondary education by getting the students onto a college campus and providing an interactive financial simulation of a life scenario. The Reality Store Experience assisted students in making responsible budgetary decisions involving housing, transportation, entertainment, child care, tax payments, grocery purchases, etc. In addition, the students received lunch, a campus tour and string backpacks from UC Clermont College. Several students commented that they really learned the importance of education and solidified their ideas of pursuing higher education after graduating from high school. Kate Gross, County Extension Educator for 4- H Youth Development, was instrumental in helping to facilitate the event with Clermont 20/20, Inc. and recruiting volunteers to assist with the Reality Store Experience. Clermont 20/20, Inc. hopes to make this an annual event for the students participating in the mentoring program. If you are interested in getting more information about Clermont Educational Opportunities and the High School Mentoring Program please call Nancy Hall, CEO Program Manager or Terri Rechtin, Mentor Coordinator at 513-753-9222. | ||||||
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Philip Rogers and Tosha Jump, seniors at Goshen High School, are two of this year's recipients of a Last Dollar Grant given by Clermont 20/20, Inc.'s college access program, Clermont Educational Opportunities. A total of twelve grants were given out for $500 each. Other winners are: Amelia High School - Keri Noble, Eric Schweinhart; Glen Este High School - Jessica Hummer, Elizabeth Rigg; CNE High School - Chris Distler, Kristin Miller; Williamsburg High School - Lyndsi Gilbert, Megan Ream; Live Oaks Career Center - Ashley Papania, Rachel Wilson. For more information about Clermont Educational Opportunities, please contact Nancy Hall, Program Manager at 753-9222 or ceop@clermont2020.org. | ||||||
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| Saturday, June 16,
2007
The FINE2020 community group from the Felicity/Franklin area will be holding a bake sale on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at the Wal-Mart in Amelia from 9:00 AM until noon. Proceeds will be used to help raise funds for their Cool Tools for School project. Stop by, support them and enjoy what are sure to be tasty homemade treats. | ||||||
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| Friday, June 22,
2007
The Literacy Council of Clermont and Brown Counties will hold its 15th Annual Spelling Bee on Friday, June 22, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Milford Firefighters Hall. Spectators are encouraged to attend, and there is still time to register your 3-person team and enter the competition. Proceeds support the programs of the Literacy Council in our area. Call Susan Vilardo at 513-943-3741 for more information, or visit their web site. | ||||||
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The Clermont Philharmonic Orchestra will continue its 2007 Outdoor Summer Concert Series on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 8:00 PM in the Union Township Civic Center Amphitheater (4350 Aicholtz Road). All concerts are ADA accessible. Families of all ages are welcome. Music is a universal language that bridges cultures and spans all generations. Join the fun of an evening of music in Clermont County. For further calendar information, call 513-732-2561 or visit their website. | ||||||
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| Wednesday, June 27,
2007
Tornadoes, Floods, & Ice Storms - Would you be interested in receiving training to better prepare your family? Are you interested in volunteering to help your community? Clermont County Citizen Corps is able to help you. Learn more at their presentation starting at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at the Batavia Township Hall. Learn how the county will respond and the opportunities for you as a volunteer to help your community during these events. Call the OSU Extension at 513-732-7070 to let them know you will be attending. More information is available on their web site. | ||||||
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Wednesday, July 4,
2007 
Would you or your
group like to be in the New Richmond Fourth of July Parade? It's easy! No
pre-registration required. The line-up begins at 9:30 AM at Festival Park.
The parade begins at 11:00 AM. It is fun, and a great way for your team or
organization to be a part of one of the best parades in Clermont County.
No motorcycles, ATV's or go-carts are permitted. Questions, call David
Kennedy at 553- 4146.
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| Saturday, July 28,
2007
Protect the Earth. Protect your Identity. Shred your sensitive papers at Community Shred-It Day. Bring in sensitive papers such as bank statements, credit cards, application forms, pay stubs, old bills, tax documents, medical records, CDs or DVDs-anything that might make you a victim of identity fraud. The event will be held at the Wal-Mart in the City of Milford, and it is free to Clermont County residents and businesses. You do not have to leave your car when papers are dropped off at site. You can bring up to 5 boxes per car, and the Shred-It staff will remove the papers and shred them while you watch. You can find out more about these on our web site (click here). | ||||||
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The statistics are in on the April 21st Clean and Green Spring Litter Pickup! 617 volunteers removed 985 bags of litter, 61 bags of recycling and a number of large items like tires and pallets. "The weather cooperated - we had a gorgeous day and a great turnout for the spring litter pickup. We had corporate teams from Duke Energy, TQL and CIMx that participated in addition to hundreds of residents and business owners. A BIG thank you to the following sponsors: 3M, Duke Energy, TQL, Kamphaus, Henning and Hood CPA, Meijer - Eastgate, Avalanche Ice, United Dairy Farmers, WalMart - Eastgate, Keebler, Mark Williams Beechmont Ford, Rivertowne IGA - New Richmond, Springdale Ice Cream and Beverage, Chiquita Brands International, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful and Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District." Becky Ploucha, Director of the Clermont 20/20 Clean and Green Program, adds. Volunteers at the Computer Reuse/Recycling event held a Mark Williams Beechmont Ford collected almost 800 pieces of computer equipment and components that will be reused or recycled. Computer equipment and components contain toxins, like mercury and lead, which pose a tremendous threat to the environment. These toxins can be released into the environment when the components are incinerated or dumped into a landfill. The Clean and Green Program partnered with the Cincinnati Computer Cooperative (513-771-3262) on this initiative. | ||||||
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