Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Housing Hotline for Storm Victims
The Red Cross has set-up a hotline number for Clermont County citizens to call, if they have an immediate need for housing, as a result of the tornado and strong storms that moved through the southern part of the county on March 2, 2012. Citizens who have suffered the loss of their home, or damage to the structure, should contact the Red Cross at 579-3024 for housing assistance.
Zumbathon to benefit Moscow
The New Richmond Elementary PTO is sponsoring a ZUMBATHON Charity Event for the Village of Moscow Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NRE, 1141 Bethel-New Richmond Road, New Richmond.
The admission is $10 for 3 Hours of Zumba.
Monetary donations are also welcome as well as clothes, blankets or non-perishable food.
Contact Summer Rackley at 513-227-8035 for additional details.
The admission is $10 for 3 Hours of Zumba.
Monetary donations are also welcome as well as clothes, blankets or non-perishable food.
Contact Summer Rackley at 513-227-8035 for additional details.
Updated Moscow relief effort news
There will be a meeting of local church and organization leaders at Cranston Memorial Presbyterian on Wednesday, March 7th, at 1:00. This is to plan our joint relief efforts both short and long term.
The Red Cross has set-up a hotline number for Clermont County citizens to call, if they have an immediate need for housing, as a result of the tornado and strong storms that moved through the southern part of the county on March 2, 2012. Citizens who have suffered the loss of their home, or damage to the structure, should contact the Red Cross at 579-3024 for housing assistance.
Retired NR teacher Ron Stang put together the following list of relief efforts and contacts:
• The River of Life Assembly of God, located on US 52 in Moscow, at the entrance of Broadway into the village, is the collection/ distribution center for food, clothing, and cleaning supplies. 553-6721.
• Tom Eisentrout, pastor of Mt. Zion/St. Paul Church in Clermontville, has been appointed the grief counselor by the Red Cross. He is located at the River of Life Church. 617-2965.
• The Red Cross contact for food donations is 579-3024. They are providing hot meals in the village of Moscow.
• Grant Memorial United Methodist in Point Pleasant is still providing sit-down hot meals as well as being a collection/distribution center for food/cleaning supplies and some clothing. They will accept freshly made food. 553-2624.
• If you would like to volunteer to assist the victims in any way, the New Richmond Village is the center for contact at 641-6082.
• Cranston Memorial Presbyterian is still a collection/distribution center for canned and dry foods. 553-2397 or 378-9381. Rev. Susan pointed out that if you want to cook meals for the village of Moscow, it needs to be in very large quantities, like for 100 servings.
• The Boys and Girls Club, located at Union and Washington Streets, is still collecting/distributing clothing and baby supplies. 553-1948
• Home Depot and Lowes will be bringing in lumber and supplies.
The Red Cross has set-up a hotline number for Clermont County citizens to call, if they have an immediate need for housing, as a result of the tornado and strong storms that moved through the southern part of the county on March 2, 2012. Citizens who have suffered the loss of their home, or damage to the structure, should contact the Red Cross at 579-3024 for housing assistance.
Retired NR teacher Ron Stang put together the following list of relief efforts and contacts:
• The River of Life Assembly of God, located on US 52 in Moscow, at the entrance of Broadway into the village, is the collection/ distribution center for food, clothing, and cleaning supplies. 553-6721.
• Tom Eisentrout, pastor of Mt. Zion/St. Paul Church in Clermontville, has been appointed the grief counselor by the Red Cross. He is located at the River of Life Church. 617-2965.
• The Red Cross contact for food donations is 579-3024. They are providing hot meals in the village of Moscow.
• Grant Memorial United Methodist in Point Pleasant is still providing sit-down hot meals as well as being a collection/distribution center for food/cleaning supplies and some clothing. They will accept freshly made food. 553-2624.
• If you would like to volunteer to assist the victims in any way, the New Richmond Village is the center for contact at 641-6082.
• Cranston Memorial Presbyterian is still a collection/distribution center for canned and dry foods. 553-2397 or 378-9381. Rev. Susan pointed out that if you want to cook meals for the village of Moscow, it needs to be in very large quantities, like for 100 servings.
• The Boys and Girls Club, located at Union and Washington Streets, is still collecting/distributing clothing and baby supplies. 553-1948
• Home Depot and Lowes will be bringing in lumber and supplies.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Bus pickup, dropoff points
announced for Moscow students
The New Richmond School District transportation department has announced bus pickup and dropoff points for students in the Moscow area because of road closings due to Friday's tornado.
For high school and middle school students there will be a pickup and dropoff point at the Washington Township Hall, 2238 Ohio 756. Pickup time will be 6:30 a.m. and drop off time will be at 2:5 p.m.
A second pickup and dropoff point for high school and middle school students will be at the Pt. Pleasant store with a pickup time of 7:10 p.m. and drop off time of 2:45 p.m.
For Moscow area students attending New Richmond Elementary, there will be a pickup time of 7:55 a.m. at the Washington Township Hall and 8:30 a.m. at the Point Pleasant store. Dropoff times will be 3:55 p.m. at the Washington Township Hall and 3:45 p.m. at the Point Pleasant Store.
Bus No. 22 will be the bus for all students at both pickup and dropoff points.
For high school and middle school students there will be a pickup and dropoff point at the Washington Township Hall, 2238 Ohio 756. Pickup time will be 6:30 a.m. and drop off time will be at 2:5 p.m.
A second pickup and dropoff point for high school and middle school students will be at the Pt. Pleasant store with a pickup time of 7:10 p.m. and drop off time of 2:45 p.m.
For Moscow area students attending New Richmond Elementary, there will be a pickup time of 7:55 a.m. at the Washington Township Hall and 8:30 a.m. at the Point Pleasant store. Dropoff times will be 3:55 p.m. at the Washington Township Hall and 3:45 p.m. at the Point Pleasant Store.
Bus No. 22 will be the bus for all students at both pickup and dropoff points.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Outpouring of donations for Moscow
The first floor hallways of New Richmond High School were filled with donated clothing, food and personal items Saturday.
The outpouring of donations continued into the afternoon as Ohio Gov. John Kasich and state and local officials involved with relief efforts in Clermont County for victims of Friday’s tornado were conducting a press conference and praising the response by the local communtiy.
“I have been overwhelmed by the number of donated items today,” said superintendent of schools Adam Bird. “We have such a generous and caring community.”
Most of today's donations are being stored at Cranston and the Boys and Girls Club at the Market Street School in New Richmond.
Ohio Emergency Management Agency director Nancy J. Dragani listens as Ohio Gov. John Kaisch explains Ohio's response to Friday's tornado that devastated Moscow and areas around Felicity and Bethel.
“Cranston Memorial, St. Peters, New Richmond First Baptist and The Boys and Girls Club have all worked together today to start organizing and sorting the donations,” said Bird. “If you know of families who need access to the donated items, please contact the following:
Susan Williams from Cranston: 378-9381; Jill Cochran from Boys and Girls Club: 276-9884; or Kristen Bennett from NR First Baptist: 687-0585”
New Richmond High School will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items on Monday. Any food items donated by students and staff on Monday will be given to the New Richmond Food Pantry.
Any donations of clothing should be taken to either the Boys and Girls Club or to Cranston Memorial Church.
Volunteers have begun sorting donated items for victims of Friday's tornado that did extensive damage to Moscow and the Bethel and Felicity areas. (Adam Bird photo)
Kaisch and Nancy J. Dragani, director of Ohio’s Emergency Management Agency, told the 200 people attending Saturday’s press conference that Ohio was throwing all its assets to cleanup and relief efforts and will work with the federal government in trying to provide temporary housing for people who had their homes destroyed.
The governor toured Moscow and met with officials and residents there and was impressed with their desire to rebuild their community.
“People here are resilient, God fearing and tough,” Kaisch said. “They are knocked down but not knocked out. This is a place where neighbors really help neighbors.”
Kathy Lehr, Clermont County Comunications Director, and New Richmond superintendent Adam Bird talk prior to Saturday's press conference.
The outpouring of donations continued into the afternoon as Ohio Gov. John Kasich and state and local officials involved with relief efforts in Clermont County for victims of Friday’s tornado were conducting a press conference and praising the response by the local communtiy.
“I have been overwhelmed by the number of donated items today,” said superintendent of schools Adam Bird. “We have such a generous and caring community.”
Most of today's donations are being stored at Cranston and the Boys and Girls Club at the Market Street School in New Richmond.
Ohio Emergency Management Agency director Nancy J. Dragani listens as Ohio Gov. John Kaisch explains Ohio's response to Friday's tornado that devastated Moscow and areas around Felicity and Bethel.“Cranston Memorial, St. Peters, New Richmond First Baptist and The Boys and Girls Club have all worked together today to start organizing and sorting the donations,” said Bird. “If you know of families who need access to the donated items, please contact the following:
Susan Williams from Cranston: 378-9381; Jill Cochran from Boys and Girls Club: 276-9884; or Kristen Bennett from NR First Baptist: 687-0585”
New Richmond High School will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items on Monday. Any food items donated by students and staff on Monday will be given to the New Richmond Food Pantry.
Any donations of clothing should be taken to either the Boys and Girls Club or to Cranston Memorial Church.
Volunteers have begun sorting donated items for victims of Friday's tornado that did extensive damage to Moscow and the Bethel and Felicity areas. (Adam Bird photo) Kaisch and Nancy J. Dragani, director of Ohio’s Emergency Management Agency, told the 200 people attending Saturday’s press conference that Ohio was throwing all its assets to cleanup and relief efforts and will work with the federal government in trying to provide temporary housing for people who had their homes destroyed.
The governor toured Moscow and met with officials and residents there and was impressed with their desire to rebuild their community.
“People here are resilient, God fearing and tough,” Kaisch said. “They are knocked down but not knocked out. This is a place where neighbors really help neighbors.”
Kathy Lehr, Clermont County Comunications Director, and New Richmond superintendent Adam Bird talk prior to Saturday's press conference.
Supt. Bird announces ways you
can help Moscow tornado victims
New Richmond Supt. of schools Adam Bird issued the following statement today regarding way to help Moscow tornado victims:
Many have asked how they can help the residents of Moscow.
1. The short term needs are being met by the Red Cross. They have been supplying food, water, medical services, and coordination. Financial donations to the Red Cross would help them continue.
2. For long term food needs, the NR schools will begin accepting donations on Monday of non-perishable food items and water bottles.
Those can be dropped off at any of our schools on Monday or sent in with students. It can also be dropped at our administrative building on 212 Market Street. We will turn those food and water donations over to the NR Food Pantry who will then disperse to those in need.
3. NR schools will not be accepting clothing donations. I would encourage those who wish to make a clothing donation to seek out churches in the Moscow and New Richmond area.
4. Moscow residents will need help in a few days cleaning up. Right now, fire departments and other groups with big equipment are working. We can be ready to help with smaller cleanup needs if called upon.
5. Our bus drivers, counselors, teachers, and aides should be ready to identify and support those students on Monday and beyond that might have emotional needs.
Thanks to so many who are willing to help our community.
Adam C. Bird
Superintendent
New Richmond Exempted Village School District
212 Market St.
New Richmond, Ohio 45157
New Richmond freshman James Mahan was among the 50 volunteers who helped the Red Cross set up operations in the high school Friday night to house and feed Moscow tornado victims. School board president Kevin Walrivin is pictured in the background.
Many have asked how they can help the residents of Moscow.
1. The short term needs are being met by the Red Cross. They have been supplying food, water, medical services, and coordination. Financial donations to the Red Cross would help them continue.
2. For long term food needs, the NR schools will begin accepting donations on Monday of non-perishable food items and water bottles.
Those can be dropped off at any of our schools on Monday or sent in with students. It can also be dropped at our administrative building on 212 Market Street. We will turn those food and water donations over to the NR Food Pantry who will then disperse to those in need.
3. NR schools will not be accepting clothing donations. I would encourage those who wish to make a clothing donation to seek out churches in the Moscow and New Richmond area.
4. Moscow residents will need help in a few days cleaning up. Right now, fire departments and other groups with big equipment are working. We can be ready to help with smaller cleanup needs if called upon.
5. Our bus drivers, counselors, teachers, and aides should be ready to identify and support those students on Monday and beyond that might have emotional needs.
Thanks to so many who are willing to help our community.
Adam C. Bird
Superintendent
New Richmond Exempted Village School District
212 Market St.
New Richmond, Ohio 45157
New Richmond freshman James Mahan was among the 50 volunteers who helped the Red Cross set up operations in the high school Friday night to house and feed Moscow tornado victims. School board president Kevin Walrivin is pictured in the background.
Moscow clean-up effort on hold
Moscow has been closed to non-residents so a volunteer clean-up effort by New Richmond High School students and staff is on hold.
“I have asked our students and staff to be ready to help with cleanup efforts today in Moscow but that may not be possible after all,” New Richmond superintendent of schools Adam Bird said in an email to the district staff early Saturday.
“The sheriff (A.J. Rodenberg ) has closed Moscow to all non-residents. It may be a couple of days before that changes. I will let you know when we are allowed to help.”
Bird confirmed that Carol Forste, wife of New Richmond Middle School custodian Butch Forste, died in the tornado.
“It is with a heavy heart that I tell you what some of you may already know,” Bird said in the staff email. “Butch Forste left work early yesterday to find his wife and his house gone. Please pray for him as he deals with this grief.”
“I have asked our students and staff to be ready to help with cleanup efforts today in Moscow but that may not be possible after all,” New Richmond superintendent of schools Adam Bird said in an email to the district staff early Saturday.
“The sheriff (A.J. Rodenberg ) has closed Moscow to all non-residents. It may be a couple of days before that changes. I will let you know when we are allowed to help.”
Bird confirmed that Carol Forste, wife of New Richmond Middle School custodian Butch Forste, died in the tornado.
“It is with a heavy heart that I tell you what some of you may already know,” Bird said in the staff email. “Butch Forste left work early yesterday to find his wife and his house gone. Please pray for him as he deals with this grief.”
2007 New Richmond High School graduate Billy Loyd carries his nine-month-old baby, Mason, down U.S. 52 outside Moscow. Loyd said his house was destroyed. (The Enquirer/Gary Landers photo). Link to Enquirer tornado photos
New Richmond High School was opened Friday evening as a Red Cross shelter and some of the district’s current and former students spent the night there.
“Many others have also lost their homes but were able to spend the night with family, friends, or neighbors,” Bird said. “I am not sure yet how we might be a blessing to those in need. As soon as I know what we can do, I will pass it on.”
More than 50 volunteers who showed up at the high school Friday night to help the Red Cross set up.
“The Red Cross is an impressive organization,” Bird said via his Twitter account (@AdamCBird) from the high school Friday night. “Coordinators, doctors, nurses, equipment, food all here quickly and ready to help.”
Bird said New Richmond schools will be open on Monday.
“Some have asked me if we are going to close school on Monday,” said Bird. “Unless something changes, we will stay open.”
“As we go forward, I know that our buildings and staffs will discover ‘needs.’ I know that athletic teams, student councils, and other school organizations will find ways to help.”
Friday, March 2, 2012
Talent Show postponed until March 16
The 2012 New Richmond High School Talent Show has been postponed until Friday, March 16 due to the threat of severe weather.
NRHS gets high marks from Regents
In addition to its Excellent rating from the Ohio Department of Education, New Richmond High School gets high marks from the Ohio Board of Regents for preparing its graduates for college math and English.
According to the latest High School to College Transition Report by the Ohio Board of Regents covering 2009 graduates attending Ohio public colleges, New Richmond and Milford were tied among Clermont County schools for the lowest percentage of students needing remedial math or English with 25 percent. Statewide, 41 percent of Ohio's 52,782 2009 high school graduates enrolled at Ohio public colleges as first-time students were placed in remedial math or English courses.
"I have always felt that NRHS has been excellent at preparing our students for any future endeavor they might aspire to,” said Adam Bird, superintendent of New Richmond schools. “ This data released by ODE just lends credence to what I have always felt about the preparatory work of the teaching staff of NREVSD."
New Richmond High School language arts teacher Sue Griffin discusses an assignment with sophomore Josie Buckingham.
Totals for other Clermont County schools for 2009 graduates needing developmental math or English in the report were: Batavia, 26%; Glen Este, 35%; Bethel-Tate and Williamsburg, 38%; Amelia, 41%; Clermont Northeastern, 43%; Felicity, 52%; and Goshen, 59%.
New Richmond High School math teacher Carla Corbin with students (from left)Bobby Bingham, Jesse Thompson and David Martin.
Totals for Clermont County schools for 2009 graduates needing developmental math were: Bethel-Tate, 17%; Batavia, 19%; New Richmond and Milford, 20%; Glen Este, 28%; Williamsburg, 38%; Clermont Northeastern and Amelia, 39%; Felicity, 48%; and Goshen, 52%.
Totals for Clermont County schools for 2009 graduates needing developmental English were: Clermont Northeastern, 8%; Milford, 11%; Williamsburg, 13%; New Richmond, 14%; Amelia and Felicity, 15%; Glen Este, 16%; Batavia, 17%; Bethel-Tate, 26%; and Goshen, 30%.
The report does not include graduates attending private or out-of-state colleges.
You can read the full College Transition Report at http://www.ohiohighered.org/files/uploads/data/reports/hs-to-college/High-School-Transition-Report-Fall2009.pdf.
According to the latest High School to College Transition Report by the Ohio Board of Regents covering 2009 graduates attending Ohio public colleges, New Richmond and Milford were tied among Clermont County schools for the lowest percentage of students needing remedial math or English with 25 percent. Statewide, 41 percent of Ohio's 52,782 2009 high school graduates enrolled at Ohio public colleges as first-time students were placed in remedial math or English courses."I have always felt that NRHS has been excellent at preparing our students for any future endeavor they might aspire to,” said Adam Bird, superintendent of New Richmond schools. “ This data released by ODE just lends credence to what I have always felt about the preparatory work of the teaching staff of NREVSD."
New Richmond High School language arts teacher Sue Griffin discusses an assignment with sophomore Josie Buckingham.Totals for other Clermont County schools for 2009 graduates needing developmental math or English in the report were: Batavia, 26%; Glen Este, 35%; Bethel-Tate and Williamsburg, 38%; Amelia, 41%; Clermont Northeastern, 43%; Felicity, 52%; and Goshen, 59%.
New Richmond High School math teacher Carla Corbin with students (from left)Bobby Bingham, Jesse Thompson and David Martin.Totals for Clermont County schools for 2009 graduates needing developmental math were: Bethel-Tate, 17%; Batavia, 19%; New Richmond and Milford, 20%; Glen Este, 28%; Williamsburg, 38%; Clermont Northeastern and Amelia, 39%; Felicity, 48%; and Goshen, 52%.
Totals for Clermont County schools for 2009 graduates needing developmental English were: Clermont Northeastern, 8%; Milford, 11%; Williamsburg, 13%; New Richmond, 14%; Amelia and Felicity, 15%; Glen Este, 16%; Batavia, 17%; Bethel-Tate, 26%; and Goshen, 30%.
The report does not include graduates attending private or out-of-state colleges.
You can read the full College Transition Report at http://www.ohiohighered.org/files/uploads/data/reports/hs-to-college/High-School-Transition-Report-Fall2009.pdf.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Teacher Academy students
attend FEA conference
Celebrating FEA's 75th birthday are Grant Career Center Teacher Academy members Samantha Gregory, Toshia Reffit, Sarah Van Over and Rachel Heflin. Gregory, Reffit and Heflin are New Richmond students. (Pam McKinney photo)Three New Richmond students enrolled in the Grant Career Center Teacher Academy recently attended the 23rd Annual Future Educators Association (FEA) National Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.
Participants from Grant Career Center included Samantha Gregory, Rachel Heflin and Toshia Reffit from New Richmond along with Grant student Sarah Van Over, FEA adviser Julie Crozier, and Grant public relations director Pam McKinney.
About 1100 future educators from middle schools, high schools, and colleges nationwide attended the conference. Participants from Grant Career Center included Samantha Gregory, Rachel Heflin, Toshia Reffit, Sarah Van Over, FEA adviser Julie Crozier, and public relations director Pam McKinney.
During the Friday evening opening session, dinner tables were decorated with birthday cards and birthday hats to help students celebrate the 75th anniversary of FEA inspiring future educators.
The keynote speaker was America Ferrera, star of ABC’s “Ugly Betty” and feature films including “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” Ms. Ferrara, a Save the Children ambassador who helped raise funds for a new elementary school in Mali, spoke about the importance of arts education and encouraged FEA members to be sources of inspiration and compassion for their students.
Saturday’s keynote speaker was Michelle Shearer, the 2011 National Teacher of the Year. Shearer shared with the students that teachers have the ability to change lives and gave students some valuable advice: “The classroom is your mirror. Everything you put into it comes back to you.” Saturday’s session included college day exhibits where Teacher Academy students had the opportunity to speak to university recruiters and college instructors and to network with future educators from across the nation. Students also had the opportunity to attend a variety of breakout sessions to enhance their future classroom activities.
Sunday’s keynote speaker, National Education Association Vice-President Lily Eskelsen, said she was in awe of the future that is being built by future teachers and told attendees they would become better people because of the lessons their students would teach to them.
Following the daily sessions, The Teacher Academy students explored the Maryland Science Center and Davis Planetarium, Harborplace and The Gallery Mall, and the National Aquarium where they enjoyed a dolphin show and the 4-D Immersion Theater movie, “Australia: Wild Extremes.”
Any current junnior interested in a career as a educator should investigate career options and college partnerships with the Teacher Academy at http://www.grantcareer.com/ or call the Career Center for more information at 513-734-6222.
-- Pam McKinney
-- Public relations director
-- Grant Career Center
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