Groups offer support to military families

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP - To address the concerns of families who have relatives serving overseas or headed there, Beech Acres has formed two support groups that will meet Monday. Both a children's group and an adult group will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. at Beech Acres, 6881 Beechmont Ave.

Facilitators will lead both groups. Speakers will discuss topics such as stress, time management, parenting alone and helping children cope. Children will engage in activities to help them identify their concerns and will work on projects that can be sent to their relatives overseas. Another program will help returning service men and women and their families readjust. For information, or to attend the free meetings, call 231-6630 ext. 298.

Disabilities board extends chief's stay

LEBANON - The Warren County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities is keeping its superintendent a little longer.

The board voted this month to extend the contract of John Lazares until Dec. 31 while the board tries to finish some building projects. Lazares, who makes nearly $40,000 a year, was supposed to retire at the end of this month. In May, county commissioners criticized the cost of the board's $2.2 million expansion project, which could lead to delays in the renovating a church in Lebanon.

Clermont County OKs $50,000 chamber deal

BATAVIA - Clermont County commissioners last week approved a $50,000 grant agreement with the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce to assist the county in economic development. The regional agreement will allow the county to have a seat on the Cincinnati USA Partnership Board of Governors, which helps the county have input on regional initiatives and programs, said Kathy Lehr, communications director for Clermont County.