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Despite a slew of criticism, the Bethel-Tate Local School District administration stands by their decision to turn the old Holman Motors building into offices and a bus garage. Before moving into the current buildings, the district had decided to make due with the Emergency i n a d e q u a t e building on Property North Union Tax Street. HowThe Bethel-Tate ever, when Local School they discovDistrict will be ered asbestos asking voters for a in the ceiling, 4.34-mill the knew emergency something property tax levy. had to be This levy will be on done for the the ballot Nov. 3. The levy, which safety of the would expire in five staff. years, will generate The cost to $725,000 annually remove the and will cost asbestos and homeowners about bring the rest $131 per of the build$100,000 of home ing up to value, according to code was Chuck Tilbury, chief estimated at deputy auditor for a b o u t the Clermont $374,000, County Auditor’s more than Office. twice what the building was worth. In addition, the old bus garage was too short for the newer 72-passenger buses and fumes from the buses that were in the bay flooded the offices. “We knew we had to find a new building. Why put that kind of money into a building that didn’t fit the needs of the district?” Superintendent Jim Smith said. The estimate to build a new building was between $1.8 and $2 million and, initially, there were no existing buildings in the village or township that would work, Smith said. But while the district was looking for a solution, the Holman Motors building became available. The building has 4,000 square feet of office space, 8,400 square feet of garage space and five acres of additional property next to the middle school. The final price tag for this building, after renovations, was about $1.2 million. The district secured two low-interest, 30-year loans to purchase the property.

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The bus garage attached to the Bethel-Tate Local School District administration office can hold up to 12 buses at once. And, despite rumors throughout the village, there are no ventilation problems with the building.

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The Bethel-Tate Local School District keeps all 11 regular route buses, or buses that are used every day, inside the garage every night. The monthly payment on this loan is about $5,000, Smith said. “This was the best and cheapest option for us,” Smith said.

“Long-term, this was the right move for the district and it was a good investment.” The building houses all the

administration offices, a conference room and all 11 regular route buses are kept inside at night. The buses seen outside each night are the backup buses. “There’s no comparison to what we used to have,” Transportation Director Barb Leonard said. “We can work on the buses inside the garage, especially when it’s cold ... And on cold mornings, the students can get into a warm bus.” Also, the buses stored inside no longer have to be hooked up to block engine heaters each night. Having the buses inside also has cut down on vandalism. And the garage’s used oil burner heats the space with used oil from the buses. Despite some rumors around the district, the building has no ventilation problems. “The building functions very nicely and has plenty of room,” Smith said. “This facility will be wonderful for this district for many years.”

Smyth donates paint to Bethel police By Mary Dannemiller mdannemiller@communitypress.com

After Bethel Police Chief Mark Planck noticed the roof of the department’s 2004 Ford Explorer was rusting, he knew the village’s financial problems meant he’d have to get creative about how to fix it. So Planck turned to Steve Smyth, co-owner of Smyth automotive, for paint and supplies and Mike Patton, auto tech teacher at

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Grant Vocational School, for manpower. Smyth donated more than $500 worth of paint and supplies to the department and Patton agreed to let his students paint the car, saving the village more than $2,000 by avoiding a body shop, Planck said. “I think it is wonderful that Smyth Automotive and Grant Vocational School are willing to help me save the taxpayers’ money,” Planck said. “I work hard

to network with a lot of people and I am not afraid to ask each of them for something.” Smyth said he was simply returning a favor by making the donation. “I’ve been in Bethel for many years and the police department has helped me out with theft issues,” he said. “I’m the kind of person that believes in what goes around, comes around. It’s a big expense on my behalf, but it’s well worth it because they do a lot

for the community and they’ve done a lot for me.” Patton’s class repaired one of the department’s Dodge Chargers last year and along with painting the Explorer, will repair any dents. “Mike Patton is extremely happy to have this project,” Planck said. “His class will paint all of the door jams, the inside front hood and the back hatch.” Planck said he expects to have the Explorer back in time for the Down Home Christmas Parade.

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Christmas display by Grassy Run. The parade will start at 4 p.m. at the Bethel Church of Nazarene on Ohio Pike and continue down that road before stopping at BethelTate Middle School. “It’s kind of a kick-off for the December Christmas season,” said parade chair and former Police Chief John Wallace. “Everything that day is built around trying to increase opportunity for local businesses to let the community know what’s available there.”

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The Bethel-Tate High School marching band braves the snow during the Down Home Christmas parade in Bethel last year. The Bethel branch of the Clermont Public Library also will be joining in the festivities with its annual open house and gingerbread house making workshop. The library will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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that day, with gingerbread making set to start at 9:45 a.m. “It’s for all ages,” said Sue Bellas, library committee chair. “It’s an annual thing we do, but participants need to bring candy and icing, which they haven’t had to do in the past.” There also will be a drawing to win a gift basket with up to $800 worth of coupons and other donations from Bethel’s businesses. “The basket itself is filled wFor more information about Down Home Christmas, contact Judi Adams at 734-4445.

While the county’s government offices have cut their travel and training expenses this year, the Clermont County commissioners are going to continue to watch those expenditures. The commissioners discussed travel and training in a work session Wednesday, Sept. 23. “In these economic times, should we be traveling and training? If the answer is ‘yes,’ then we need a policy to say what is acceptable,” said Commissioner Scott Croswell. County Administrator David Spinney provided a breakdown of the travel and training expenditures since 2006. In 2006, all of the county departments com-

bined spent $542,645 on travel and training. The following year, that number dropped to $499,189. In 2008, the cost was $423,746. As of Sept. 22, the county has spent $259,590 on travel and training this year. While the commissioners, in the end, decided not to draft a policy restricting travel and training, they did agree to continue to keep a close eye on what is being spent on travel and training in each of the county offices. “We aren’t going to put a regulation on training and travel, but we will be watching it and we’ll have another update at the end of the year,” said Commissioner Ed Humphrey. “It appears to me that the trend is conservative, but we need to continue to monitor that.”

Felicity FFA Fall Fest is Saturday Felicity-Franklin High School FFA members will host their fifth annual Fall Fest 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, in the auditeria. There is a donation of $8 for adults and $5 for children. Those age 4 and

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while? Don’t delay anymore. Felicity FFA members will volunteer their services after you make a donation to the Felicity FFA chapter at the Farmhand Auction. Pairs of FFA students will be “auctioned” to the highest bidder for a four-hour work session. For more information, call Holly Jennings, advisor, at 513-876-2113, ext. 670.

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Bethel Journal

October 15, 2009

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BETHEL – A recent article with questions for Bethel’s mayoral candidates incorrectly stated the Bethel Log Cabin Committee was working to buy cabins in Burke Park from the village. Committee chair Ron Shouse said the committee has not offered to buy the cabins.

Alumni volleyball

FELICITY – The FelicityFranklin Alumni Association will host an alumni volleyball game at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7 in the competition gym. Anyone interested in playing should contact Barb Marshall at 513876-2113, ext. 324, or e-mail alumni@felicityfranklinschools.org. If enough men sign up to play, there will be a men’s game. The cost will be $3 for adults and $2 for students. Proceeds go to the alumni scholarship fund.

Trick or treat

BETHEL – Trick-or-treating will be allowed in the village of Bethel from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Casino night

BETHEL – The American Legion Post 406 is hosting a night out in Vegas. Back by popular demand, Post 406 will sponsor “Casino Night” from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Nov. 7, at the post on Legion Lane in Bethel. Try your luck at Texas Hold-em, 7-card stud, Blackjack and more. For more information, call 373-8155.

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Model airplanes take off from lake Radio controlled airplane enthusiasts braved the rain Sept. 20 for a “float fly” at East Fork Lake State Park. The second annual event, sponsored by the Loveland Propbusters Radio Control Club, involved attaching floats to model airplanes and launching and landing them on the lake.

Conference meeting

CLERMONT COUNTY – The Catholic Rural Life Conference of the St. Martin Deanery will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at St. Mary’s church hall in Arnheim. For directions or more information, call Pat Hornschemeier at 937-3784769 or 937-378-4560. The Rural Life Conference is a group which seeks to bring a Christian perspective to life in rural areas, preserve the rural heritage and work to promote dialogue between rural and urban leaders.

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Andreas Heger, left, of Amelia works the controls of his plane while friend Greg Morehead of Amelia watches at East Fork Lake State Park Sept. 20.

A model airplane controlled by Andeas Heger of Amelia banks over East Fork Lake State Park during a “float fly” Sept. 20.

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Jones, Thaler answer questions about Moscow village council race There are six candidates running for the four open seats on Moscow Village Council. The Bethel Journal e-mailed three questions to the candidates in hopes their answers would help voters decide who to vote for this November. Carol Forste did not want to participate, Dennis Skeene could not be reached and Lori Martineck and Linda Carter did not respond. Here are the answers by Andrew Thaler and Kent Jones. Kent Jones: Question 1: Most communities are struggling with a tight budget because of the economy. What do you think are the priorities for the village and what is your solution to the current financial situation? Answer: Priorities for the village: Enhancing emergency response, fire safety and police protection. The first two can be accomplished by inviting EMT and fire safety personnel into homes to offer fire safety recommendations and to allow those personnel to become familiar with the premises. The deputy on duty should rotate his times and days, so that it is not known when he is patrolling and when he is not. Council must strongly consider expenditures which involve professional feasibility studies and blueprints for projects that may not require such efforts. There is sufficient talent in

Check out more election coverage at Cincinnati.com. the village that could provide suitable work at little or no cost. For every request for such an expenditure, council should consider a cost/benefit ratio and satisfy itself that the work is both necessary and cannot be accomplished by any other means. Question 2: What are some of the main issues you would like to see addressed in Moscow? Answer: The village residents deserve streets that are well maintained. Moscow is blessed to have the services of an outstanding maintenance department, but some work extends beyond the scope of what they can provide. Timely maintenance of the streets is critical. Question 3: What strengths do you bring to the elected position? Answer: My many years in business qualify me to respect the creation and functions of budgets. The world is constantly changing and Moscow’s income is not exempt from that. The economic climate of Moscow is such that budgets must be structured for reduced income to the village. Andrew Thaler Question 1: Most communities are struggling with

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a tight budget because of the economy. What do you think are the priorities for the village and what is your solution to the current financial situation? Answer: Obviously, cutting needless spending should be a priority regardless of the current economic climate. However, Moscow is one of the few communities operating year after year well within its budget. We have to continue to maintain this level of consistency and at the same time use the budget we have to generate revenue. This could be done by completing our community center, the purpose of which is to serve the needs and interests of the village residents in the form of recreational and learning opportunities. Significantly, this community center, unlike most others in the region, has a destination quality to it, and if done right, will draw non-residents in southern Clermont and perhaps elsewhere to the village. This would be the first step in spurring economic development, improving home values and sustaining the vitality of the Moscow for future generations. Question 2: What are some of the main issues you would like to see addressed in Moscow? Answer: The main issue for me is the empty FEMA lots. After the 1997 flood, FEMA, pursuant to the Stafford Act, bought out multiple properties in the village and demolished the structures thereon, leaving a restrictive covenant on the

Question 3: What strengths do you bring to the elected position? Answer: As a former council member, I have had the pleasure of serving the village and understand the obligations of that office. I continue to serve on the planning commission and have done so since I first moved to Moscow in 2003. I am actively involved in the Clermont Chamber of Commerce where I promote the village to potential business developers and community leaders. Lastly, I am an attorney with a prominent Cincinnati law firm, and while my obligations to work certainly keep me busy, I am proud to say my day begins and ends in Moscow.

Hall shares priorities, qualifications for Felicity BPA Community Press Staff Report

Donald Hall is the only candidate running for the one open seat on the Felicity Board of Public Affairs. He is running for the position that oversees the water department. While he is the only candidate, Hall wanted to share his priorities and qualifications with the voters. We sent Hall three questions, via e-mail. Check out his answers below. 1. What are your priorities for the position on the Board of Public Affairs? We have already started on a major project. We will be running another main water line from the water station on top of Rural hill to town. This will help take some of the pressure off the older line that lays now. We have also had one of our three wells cleaned during the latter part of the summer. My priority is to try to ensure that the citizens of Felicity continue to have a supply of clean, affordable water. 2. Why are you running for BPA? I have lived in Felicity for 37 years and felt this may be my little way of giving back to a community that has given me so much. I live and work in the community. I am raising my children here, and have

Check out more election coverage at Cincinnati.com. many friends that live here. I believe they deserve to have board members that take pride in the village. We lost our last board member to an unfortunate death. A friend came to me and asked if I would be interested. He said he and the board wanted someone that had lived here and cared about the community. I was appointed to the board, and proceeded to make my nomination official. 3. What do you bring to the position? This may be a lot of repetition, but here goes. I live in the community and absolutely would never live anywhere else given the choice I am raising my three children here. My wife moved here 10 years ago and made a home. I am determined to do the best job I can. I pay attention to detail. I want to do what I can to give back to a community that has done so much for me as I was growing up. I am not a fly by the night member. I plan on being a member as long as the voters will have me.

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empty lots which prevents any future development on the parcels. This has left islands of empty lots in village which could be used to build new FEMA compliant homes. Instead, the village has the burden of bearing the costs of maintaining these parcels essentially forever. Moreover, the impact of leaving these parcels empty in perpetuity is contrary to the fundamental principles of property law and is an unnecessary barrier to the economic advancement and quaintness of the village. I would make it my mission to challenge FEMA on this issue.

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Jacob Phillips and Beka Martin look at books and other items being sold at the Ebon C. Hill Intermediate School book fair Thursday, Oct. 8.

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A group of third graders check out the fang of a venomous snake. From left: Noah Bruce, Seth Tankersley, Taylor Gelter and Mackenzie Moats.

COSI on Wheels comes to Hill COSI on Wheels visited Ebon C. Hill Intermediate School Thursday, Oct. 8, to help students learn about wildlife. “The whole theme is to teach children how humans and wildlife can coexist,” Principal Kay Nau said. COSI on Wheels is an outreach program of the Center of Science and Industry. The program COSI brought to Hill Intermediate was called “What’s Wild Ohio.” This program teaches kids about all different types of wildlife, attributes and habitats through stations. Some of the stations included venomous snakes, fishing, antlers and bird watching. The COSI on Wheels program was brought to Hill Intermediate through funding provided by the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, Nau said.

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Daron Hickey, left, and Graham Wick use binoculars to spot animals at one of the COSI on Wheels Stations.

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Parent volunteer Kris Mullen explains animal antlers to third-graders Danielle Howlett, center, and Briana Goins.

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COSI on Wheels visited Ebon C. Hill Intermediate School Thursday, Oct. 8. One of the stations COSI set up had kids “go fishing” to get a fish to measure and identify at another station. On of the students who went fishing was Noreena Wynn.

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Fifth-grader Alexis Smith checks out what is being sold at the book fair.

There’s no imagination quite like that of a teenager. The Clermont County Public Library is looking for imaginative, original short stories written by Clermont County teens for the second annual Teen Read Week Writing Contest. The theme for Teen Read Week 2009 is Read Beyond Reality. The contest is open to anyone between the ages of 12 and 19. Stories may be submitted any time during the month of October either in person at one of the branches or online. The winning story will be chosen by a committee by Nov. 16 and featured on the Web site. The winning author will receive a journal and a booklight. The rules: • Stories must be original and no longer than 4,000 words. • Stories with objectionable content or language will not be considered. • Stories must be submitted by Oct. 31. • All submissions become property of CCPL. Teens can submit their entries online at http://www.clermontlibrary.org/trwentry09.shtml.

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Olivia Suttles of Williamsburg was the 2008 Teen Read Week Short Story Winner.

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COSI on Wheels employee Allison Ballantyne helps third-grade student Noah Terwilliger find a specific bird species at the bird watching station.

Graduates

Annette Dyer has earned a Master of Education degree from Kent State University. She is from Bethel.

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This week in tennis

• Bethel-Tate High School beat Western Brown 3-2, Oct. 5. Sloan beat Wright 7-6, 2-6, 6-4; Davidson beat Lathan 75, 6-3; Dameron and Rinehart beat King and Puckett 6-2, 63; Bethel advances to 8-3 with the win.

This week in golf

• The Bethel-Tate boys golf team finished their season by competing in the District tournament. The Tigers finished No. 10 in the district after shooting a team score of 361. • McNicholas High School women’s golfer Lucy Frey qualified individually for state at the Division II District at Heatherwoods Golf Course, Oct. 6, after shooting a 76.

This week in soccer

• McNicholas High School boys beat Purcell Marian 2-1, Oct. 3. Andrew Sherman and Jake Tetrault scored McNick’s goals. • McNicholas boys beat Chaminade-Julienne 2-1, Oct. 5. Marc Sonnega and Ian Lee scored McNick’s goals. • McNicholas boys beat Elder High School 3-0, Oct. 6. Reid made six saves for McNick. Bradley Sherman scored two goals and Jake Tetrault made one goal. • McNicholas girls tied with Alter 1-1, Oct. 7.

This week in cross country

• St. Xavier High School boys finished first in the St. Xavier Invitational Division I competition, Oct. 3, with a team score of 33. St. Xavier’s Gruenbacher finished second with a time of 16:25. • McNicholas High School boys won the God Division of the Ed Leas Fall Classic at Ft. St. Clair Park, Eaton, Oct. 3. McNick’s Matt Johnson finished third with a time of 17:18.81. • McNicholas High School girls finished first at the Ed Leas Fall Classic, Oct. 3. McNick girls were the top three finishers. Lauren Clark finished first at 20:43.70, Rachel Wadell was second at 20:48.28 and Catherine Paquette was third at 21:31.07.

This week in girls’ volleyball

• McNicholas High School beat Milford High School 2520, 25-22, Oct. 3. McNick then beat Wyoming High School 25-12, 25-17. • McNicholas beat Badin High School 2-581, 25-22, 2518, Oct. 6.

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The Felicity-Franklin girls’ soccer team has suffered a plethora of unfortunate setbacks this season that has put a damper on the earlier optimism surrounding the team. Injury and illness have been the two chief hurdles for the Cardinals, who have won two games on the season. “We’ve had some kids get hurt and when they get healthy, someone else goes down,” head coach Amber Chandler said. “We played in the rain a few weeks ago and had a number of kids get bronchitis and pneumonia. Some kids have had the flu. It’s not been a pretty situation.” Chandler said the team wants to finish the season by winning out in the last three games and Chandler said, even with the multitude of injuries, the team is starting to see the talent they have. “We’ve walked away from the last few practices, after doing some new drills, with the girls saying we’re better than what we’ve put on the field,” Chandler said. “I’ve been saying that all along. We lost six good starters from last year’s team but we have the talent to fill into those roles, we just didn’t put it all together.”

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Felicity-Franklin’s Mackenzie Dunaway is one of the team’s top defenders.

team, has been especially ravaged by injuries and Shayla Baker and Mackenzie Dunaway, perhaps the team’s best player, have both been out with injuries. A host of other players have missed games with minor injuries as well. “We’re going to work on our mental toughness, which will help with our physical toughness. We’re going to do some things in summer conditioning to hopefully take care of those late in the game injuries,” MARK CHALIFOUX/STAFF Chandler said. “We’re working on stuff Felicity-Franklin sophomore Hillary White fights with a Blanchester midfielder for a ball during a game earlier this season. now that will help us in the While the Cardinals are with such a young team. long run and in the last few Chandler said the girls have been finding success learning some important The Cardinals have 15 games and practices, the as of late because they have lessons too late to turn underclassmen on the varsi- team has been playing at a come together as a team, around the 2009 season, it ty roster. higher level than it has all The defense, which has season,” Chandler said. instead of playing as indi- gives Chandler hope for the 2010 season, especially been the strong point of the viduals.

After upset, Bethel looks to rebound By Adam Turer eastsports@communitypress.com

Bethel-Tate’s three-game winning streak came to an end, as the Tigers were upset by Clermont Northeastern, 12-8. It was the first win of the season for the Rockets. Bethel-Tate falls to 4-3, 0-2 in Southern Buckeye Conference American Division play. Turnovers in the rain and mud doomed the Tigers. Bethel-Tate’s backs fumbled the ball eight times on the night. CNE recovered three of the loose balls. “The entire night was disappointing for us,” Tigers

head coach Clint Kirker said. The Rockets jumped out to a 6-0 lead on a successful fake field goal. David Brausch connected with Josh McGowan for a 17yard touchdown pass on the play. “We made a big mistake at a crucial time,” said Kirker of the blown coverage on the fake field goal. The Tigers responded quickly. Zach Mullins sprinted 80 yards for a touchdown to tie the game. The successful two-point

conversion run put BethelTate on top, 8-6. Mullins finished with 145 yards on 14 carries. The Rockets bounced right back with another scoring drive to regain the lead. Kenny Thompson found Jake Hacker for a 50yard touchdown pass to give the Rockets the lead. Given the way CNE’s offense has struggled all season and the field conditions Friday night, it was a surprisingly high-scoring first quarter. The defenses each pitched shutouts for the final three quarters. “I think the field conditions hurt us a bunch,” said Kirker. “It was like playing on an ice rink.”

The Tigers finish the season with three more games on the road, but will not have to deal with a muddied field again. All three of their remaining opponents play on turf fields. It was the second straight season that a winless CNE team defeated Bethel-Tate in week seven for its first win. Losing a game they were favored to win is never easy for the Tigers. “This one is hard for us to swallow,” Kirker said. “This was a game we really needed to win.” In addition to the turnovers, the Tigers hurt themselves by failing to capitalize on two posses-

sions which ended in the red zone. The Rockets’ seniors will graduate without ever defeating CNE. “We did not overcome what was in front of us,” Kirker said. “We need to let that game go, move on and finish strong.” The Tigers travel to Western Brown Friday, Oct. 16, with their sights set on securing their first SBC-A win of the season. A winning season is still within reach, if the Tigers can win two of their final three games. “We’ve got to find a way to send our seniors off with no regrets,” Kirker said.

Young McNick golfers gain experience By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com

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McNicholas golfer Lucy Frey was one of the standouts for the Rockets this season and qualified for the state tournament.

The McNicholas High School girls’ golf team lost several four-year players from the 2008 squad but still managed to produce a very strong season in 2009. “I was really happy with how the girls played,” head coach Willy Corbett said. McNick finished third in the sectional tournament and qualified for the district tournament, where the Rockets finished sixth, just two places out of qualifying for state. Junior Lucy Frey shot a 76 at the district tournament, good enough for second overall, and earned a spot in the state tournament as an individual. She missed qualifying for state by two strokes last year. “She puts in a lot of time and just loves the game of golf,” Corbett said. “I thought the experience from last year paid off and the confidence helped her a lot.”

Corbett said it helps the team having a player who puts up low scores consistently, adding that Frey plays a leadership role for the Rockets as well. “She’s a natural leader and her personality carried over to the other girls. They all got along well. They are a special group of girls and they all cared for one another. Sometimes Lucy got a little more attention, but she never made it that way.” Frey leads the way for the Rockets, averaging a 40. Allison Hickman, a sophomore, was the team’s No. 2 player, averaging a 46. Junior Nicole Latreille and freshman Lauren Lamping were the No. 3 and No. 4 players and Sarah Berning and Annie Bloemer were the other two key contributors on the team. Corbett said he expects the team to be even better next season since all the girls will be returning. “They are excited about next year,” he said. “With Lucy’s success and everyone’s improvement, they are

learning to fall in love with the game and that’s the key. If you love the game you practice more and because of the friendships on this team, I think they will play even more together during the spring and summer. It will make a huge difference next year.” Corbett said the improvement from Hickman and Latreille was a key to the team’s success and that, in most years, Hickman would be the team’s No. 1. Overall, Corbett said he was very pleased with how the girls performed in 2009. “They learned to take a game that is very much an individual game and turn it into a team where they learned to trust and have concern for one another,” he said. “And with the amount of time it takes for a golf match and the amount of school work these girls have, I was extremely impressed with how they were able to balance it. They always made their academics a priority as well.”

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New building saves district money Moving the district central offices and the bus garage to another facility a couple of years ago has been controversial. Much inaccurate information regarding this move has been circulated throughout the community during the previous levy attempts. The former district office building on North Union Street and the district bus garage had long been seen as inadequate for the needs of the district. The electrical, heating and plumbing systems in the office building were outdated. Work space was at a minimum. The bus garage could not accommodate the longer buses. Garage doors had to be open while working on the buses, even during the winter. Employee offices in the

garage were often filled with exhaust fumes. However, the district was determined to “make do” with these locations. All that Jim Smith changed about Community three years ago the discovPress Guest with ery of asbestos in Columnist the North Union Street building. Providing a safe working environment for district employees and visitors to the district offices became a priority. Work to remove the asbestos would also require bringing the building up to current

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Ohio allows early voting. Is this a good idea and do you plan to take advantage of the opportunity? Why or why not? “Regarding early voting, I’m not sure we really need it since we already have the capability of voting via mail-in absentee ballots if for some reason we will be unable to make it to the polls on Election Day. And I’m also not sure it’s a good idea. What if the Packers and Vikings had a chance to rack up points before the actual game? Wouldn’t that be a little silly? Let’s keep the process clean and honest, and have everyone voting at the same time.” Bill B. “I think it is a good idea because it opens up the opportunity for all eligible voters to take part. I will vote on Election Day, but my husband received an absentee ballot and mailed it in yesterday because he works out of town. What I am wondering is what happens to those ballots once they are received at the Board of Elections office? Are they counted right away or are they locked up in a designated storage room until Nov. 3?” C.P.

This week’s question Should the federal government’s incentive program for new home buyers be extended? Why or why not? Every week The Bethel Journal asks readers a questions that they can reply to via email. Send your answers to clermont@communitypr ess.com with “chatroom” in the subject line.

“On one hand, early voting is a good thing if you will be out of town or expecting a baby or having surgery on Election Day, but otherwise I want to wait until the official day. You never know what might transpire in the waning weeks of the campaign that could impact your voting decision. Also, there is just something special about voting with everyone else.” M.K.T. “I won’t be voting early – many of the candidates are just starting to coalesce their message and platforms; too soon to make choices. And no need to rush into those decisions.” J.B. “I say vote early and often!!”

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“My husband and I will be voting, as always, at our designated polling place this first Tuesday of November. Really, are there that many voters, who for one reason or another, cannot vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3? “What’s up with this? Given that there are folks out of town on that day and away from their voting precincts, I wonder whatever happened to absentee ballots? Have I missed something?” C.W. “The early vote (Absentee Ballot) is a great option. You get the ballot way ahead of time and can take your time studying the issues and voting at home then mailing it in. There is no driving to a polling place in inclement weather and standing in line. I think more and more people are taking advantage of it. You just go to http://www.votehamiltoncounty.org/ and select the option for absentee ballot. Some things are a no brainer and this is one for sure. Go Figure!” T.D.T.

building codes. Electrical, heating and plumbing systems would have to be upgraded. The cost to make the necessary repairs was estimated at $374,000. Investing that much money in a building that was already too small and inadequate seemed ill advised. The long search for solutions to these problems began. Existing buildings in the district were looked at. The board of education then explored the idea of building brand new facilities to house the central office functions and bus garage on existing district property. Cost estimates for separate facilities were between $811,000 and $850,000 for a new administrative building and approximately $843,000 for a separate bus

garage. The price tag for a facility combining both the offices and a bus garage was between $1.8 million and $2 million. During the search the Holman building became available. With renovation and upgrades the building could house both the bus garage and the district offices. With the cost to purchase the Holman building of $870,000 and $330,000 for renovations, this option was much cheaper than building new. The purchase of the Holman property has provided 4,000 square feet of up-to-date office space, 8,400 square feet of garage space and an additional five acres of open property. The purchase and renovation of the Holman property was

40th Bethel-Tate class reunion humbling I confess. When put to test after nearly 40 years of Bob’s years of football drilling in front of the TV on weekends and Monday nights, I flunked - big time. Once I stepped into the football stadium for the Oct. 2 game honoring the 40th class reunion of the undefeated BethelTate 1968-69 CCL champs, I forgot Sharon everything Bob taught Brumagem me, and remembered Community everything about socializing. My major Press Guest assignment that Columnist evening was getting photos and quotes from the senior Tigers players from that undefeated team, but I spent so much time flitting from one group of classmates to another, that I almost missed halftime. I sheepishly asked Superintendent Jim Smith (fellow member of the Class of 1969), “how much longer until half-time?” Jim gave me a sympathetic smile. I guess he read my last Town Crier or remembered my high school behavioral pattern at football games. He pointed at the scoreboard and said: “One minute …” I use the ellipses here because my mind had again started plotting who I would talk to next and I don’t recall how many seconds were left. I did find time to apologize faceto-face to player/classmate Dave Montgomery for not remembering all the important details of the team’s winning season (just in case he did not read my written apology in my last Town Crier), telling him he could fill me in at the after-game reunion party. Dozens of classmates, spouses, and friends, including former Superintendent Bill Bick and his wife Janet, gathered for food, conversation and warm hospitality at Mark and Denise (Bauer) Strimple’s home. Classmate Rusty Canter cornered historian Rick Crawford for an interesting exchange of historical stories; Dave Richardson, classmate and my neighbor growing up, teased me about “whining about getting older and hating fall.” Wow. This Dave definitely reads my column. Later, the guys huddled around a television watching shaky and blurry game films, whooping and hollering. Present day school principal and past cheerleader Kay (Saner) Nau and I burst into laughter after one synchronized yell from the huddle.

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Players, cheerleaders, coaches and others of the undefeated Clermont County League champs Bethel-Tate High School 1968-1969 football team await introductions at the Oct. 2 football game between Bethel and Williamsburg. Members of the Class of 1969 were back in town for their 40th reunion.

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Former Bethel-Tate football player Gary Beach hugs Coach Frank Bates during introductions. Everyone commented about the “magic” dust sprinkled over the football fans in the stands that carried over to Denise and Mark’s house. The magical camaraderie continued throughout the weekend as classmates gathered at various planned events. I commented to Bob that I felt as if I was back in high school preparing for a weekend full of dates. Bob’s comment, “You’ve changed clothes more in three days than you have in three weeks.” I can’t help it if I became a victim to the “What am I going to wear?” syndrome. Celebrating your 40th class reunion is humbling. It equalizes all of us: The jocks, cheerleaders, nerds, social butterflies. We took turns groaning whenever we got up, coaxing our joints and muscles to work. What do I remember most about

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the weekend? A couple of dozen of us merged with the more than 600 at Harmony Hill Winery Saturday night. Night had set in; Bob was waiting for me in the car. Dave Montgomery walked up to me in the dim light, put both hands on my shoulders and said, “I apologize to you, Sharon.” I questioned him, “For what?” Dave replied, “Because last night I realized it just isn’t the game and the football players. It’s the people.” Thank you, Dave. You summed it all up. And I promise that when the 45th reunion rolls around, and if we again gather at the football field, I’ll pay more attention to the game, just for you. Sharon Brumagem writes Town Crier and is communications/volunteer coordinator for Clermont Senior Services.

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Kelly Pillon opened Back Door Jewelry Store in Miami Township in June.

Jewelry store is comfortable, classy By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

In the back corner of every woman’s jewelry box, there are those pieces of broken jewelry that are too special to throw away – and that’s where Kelly Pillon, owner of the Back Door Jewelry Store, comes in. “I think that’s my job to fix those pieces. I try to keep my prices low, you’ve already paid for that jewelry once,” Pillon said. Her low prices aren’t just for repairs. She also has jewelry to fit just about every price point from the $8 earrings to the $10,000 rings as well as affordable custom pieces and services. But while the prices are appealing, it’s the friendly, personal touch that really makes Milford’s Back Door Jewelry Store stand out. “I want people to feel comfortable making a purchase. I don’t have tray and trays of gemstones, but I’m a personal jeweler,” Pillon said. “I’d rather have someone walk out happy than with something they didn’t intend to buy.” Pillion opened Back Door Jewelry Store in June, but had been making gemstone and precious metals jewelry out of her home for about four years as Pillon Family Jewels.

Pillon started in the jewelry business when she first moved to the United States from Canada. Right after the move, she wasn’t allowed to work in the states, so she went to school to be a gemologist. She is certified through Accredited Jewelry Professionals and is a graduate of colored stones from the Gemology Institute of America. Her love for jewelry then spurred her desire to be a custom jeweler. “I have a great love for jewelry and I wanted to have a friendly, personal, no pressure place,” Pillon said. “I’m here to sell jewelry, but I’m here to sell the right jewelry to the right person at the right price.” Pillon can do everything from repairs and watch batteries to custom jewelry and designs. In addition to her wide range of women’s jewelry, Pillon also sells men’s jewelry and Harley Davidson style jewelry. Back Door Jewelry Store is around the back of building that houses Elaine’s Beauty Shop, at 1120 Ohio 131, Unit D. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday or by appointment. For more information, call Back Door Jewelry Store at 831-3600.

Cindy Johnson of Batavia and Paula Edwards of Camp Springs are nuts about their jobs as botanical architects, a job that requires an artist’s touch and green thumb. Using twigs, leaves, acorn nuts, dried pea pods, and plenty of varnish, Edwards and Johnson recreate the world in miniature one building at a time as two of six botanical architects employed at Applied Imagination in Alexandria. “We always say we have the best job in the world,” Edwards said. The buildings are used in Applied Imagination owner Paul Busse’s elaborate public garden railway displays for botanical gardens and conservatories across the U.S. Busse’s creations include annual holiday displays outside Rockefeller Center in New York City and the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. They’re currently working on a miniature version of the former Penn Station in New York City for the New York Botanical Garden. Edwards and Johnson are key to creating the artistic vision, Busse said. “There’s no way I could do this all by myself, the displays are so big,” he said. Almost every detail of the buildings are made from plant materials of some kind. And they’re not called models, because they’re not meant to look or feel manufactured, Edwards said. “In the natural world things aren’t perfect, but they still look beautiful,” she said. Now whenever she’s outside she usually starts

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Paula Edwards, of Camp Springs, built this recreation of President Barack Obama’s home in Chicago including acorn tops and twigs to remake the front porch columns for an upcoming Applied Imagination garden railway exhibit at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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filling a bag with pine cones or other materials that look like they would be good details on a building. Edwards said her favorite part of the job is seeing the joy it brings to people when she helps set up the finished displays. The adults feel like little children when they see the finished displays, Edwards said. “If you can make somebody happy it’s a good world,” she said.

THINGS TO DO Haunted

The Williamsburg Junior Athletic Association is hosting the Haunted Woods from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Williamsburg Junior Athletic Association Sports Complex, 3759 Old Ohio 32, Williamsburg. It is a 30-minute walk through haunted woods, bonfire, food, movie tent, games, music and more. Proceeds benefit the Williamsburg Junior Athletic Association. The cost is $10, $5 for ages 9 and under. Call 7241041 or visit www.wjaa.org.

On stage

The Clermont Inn Players are presenting “Frankenstein’s Guests” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Clermont Inn, 180 E. Main St., Batavia. It is a Halloween comedy. The event

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Cindy Johnson, of Batavia, displays some of the dried pea pods and pine cones she uses in the making of miniature buildings for garden railway exhibits created by Alexandria-based Applied Imagination. includes dinner. Tickets are $30. Reservations are required. Call 732-2174 or visit the Web site at www.clermontinn.dine.com.

Pumpkin patch

The Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary is hosting the Kids Pumpkin Patch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles 2289, 289 Foundry in Batavia. Choose a pumpkin to decorate. Cover-ups are provided. Lunch is available. Proceeds to benefit local charities. It is a family-friendly event. The cost is $5. Call 732-9035.

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Cindy Johnson, of Batavia, a botanical architect for Applied Imagination holds up a boat she is making out of a gourd and other plant and tree materials for a display featuring a scene from the children’s tale “The Owl and the Pussycat.”Johnson is waiting for fall and for tree leaves to curl up before adding sails made of leaves.

Johnson joined Applied Imagination about 11 years ago after she couldn’t stop staring at Busse’s rotating holiday music box that he built for the Krohn Conservatory’s Christmas display. The music box featured trains revolving around a hillside filled with plants and Busse’s homemade buildings. Johnson always had been interested in model trains, history, plants and gardening architecture, so she asked Busse if he ever hired anyone. “The things that I was interested in all congealed into one thing,” Johnson said. One of Johnson’s most recent projects has been the building of a ship made out

of a hollowed out gourd and leaves to go along with a display for the children’s fable “The Owl and the Pussycat.” Johnson spent months searching for just the right gourd, finally finding it in a flower store in Williamsburg. “I’ve had this boat in my mind for a long time, I really needed to make it,” she said. Johnson said she’s still amazed at how they start with nothing but a pine cone or a honeysuckle branch and end up making a dream world filled with buildings she’d enjoy living in and trains she’d like to ride in. “It’s the magic of it, is what I like,” she said.

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HOLIDAY HALLOWEEN

Haunted Woods, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Williamsburg Junior Athletic Association Sports Complex, 3759 Old Oh. 32, Thirty-minute walk through haunted woods, bonfire, food, movie tent, games, music and more. Benefits Williamsburg Junior Athletic Association. $10, $5 ages 9 and under. 7241041; www.wjaa.org. Williamsburg, Ohio.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Fall Story Time, 10 a.m. Doris Wood Branch Library, 180 S. Third St. Stories, games and crafts. Ages 1 1/2 to 5. Family friendly. Free. Registration required. 732-2128. Batavia.

RECREATION

Wii Gaming, 2:30 p.m. Bethel Branch Library, 611 W. Plane St. Tweens and teens can play Wii Sports, Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution. Registration required. 734-2619. Bethel. F R I D A Y, O C T . 1 6

EXERCISE CLASSES

Jazzercise, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Hills Christian Church, $36 per month for unlimited classes. 407-9292. Anderson Township. StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Symmes Park, Free. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/northeast. Symmes Township. Senior Fitness Class, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave. $3. 474-3100. Anderson Township. Pilates, 10:30 a.m. Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave. $3. 474-3100. Anderson Township.

FARMERS MARKET

Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.

HAPPY HOURS

Happy Hour, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Gravy, 576-6789. Loveland.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Health Screening, 9 a.m.-noon, Homan Chiropractic, 4380 Glen Este Withamsville Road. Blood pressure, height, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Appointment recommended. 753-6325. Eastgate.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Field of Fright, 8 p.m.-midnight, Turpin Farms, 3295 Turpin Lane. Walk through corn maze with screaming scarecrows, man carrying a chainsaw and more. $11, $9 ages 2-11, free ages 23 months and under. 561-2621; www.turpinfarms.com. Newtown. Haunted Woods, 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Williamsburg Junior Athletic Association Sports Complex, $10, $5 ages 9 and under. 724-1041; www.wjaa.org. Williamsburg, Ohio.

RECREATION

Junior Jazzercise, 4:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Anderson Hills Christian Church, 8119 Clough Pike. Work on coordination, strength and endurance, nutrition and importance of physical fitness. Ages 6-11. $45. Registration recommended. Presented by Junior Jazzercise. www.jazzercise.com. Anderson Township. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 1 7

COOKING EVENTS

Chili Cook-Off, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Hartman House Log Cabin, 5260 Aber Road. Chili made by Executive Committee Members and Local 2009 Democratic Candidates. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Clermont County Democratic Party. 732-2378; www.clermontdems.org. Jackson Township.

CRAFT SHOWS

Craft Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Emmanuel Methodist Church, 4312 Amelia Olive Branch Road. Homemade jams and jellies, baked goods, Woodworking, floral arrangements, quilted purses, paintings, art work, center pieces, jewelry, furniture and more. Free. 732-0052. Batavia. St. Veronica Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Veronica School, 4475 Mount CarmelTobasco Road. Hand-crafted holiday decorations, jewelry, home decor items and more. Benefits St. Veronica Parish School. Free. 528-5401. Mount Carmel. Craft and Gift Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles 2289, 289 Foundry, Homemade crafts and gifts by local artisans. Lunch available. Presented by Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. 732-9035. Batavia.

FARMERS MARKET

Wilfert Farms, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Wilfert Farms, 3135 Lindale Mount Holly Road. Fresh-picked fruits and vegetables that are harvested several times each day and kept under refrigeration. 797-8344. Mount Holly.

Batavia Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Batavia Township,, Main and Depot streets. Vegetables, fruits and eggs. 876-2418. Batavia.

FESTIVALS

Harvest Bazaar and Turkey Dinner, 2 p.m.7 p.m. Loveland Presbyterian Church, 360 Robin Ave. Crafts, gifts, bake sale, children’s games and turkey dinner 5-7 p.m. $8, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3-6. 683-2525. Loveland.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Field of Fright, 8 p.m.-midnight, Turpin Farms, $11, $9 ages 2-11, free ages 23 months and under. 561-2621; www.turpinfarms.com. Newtown. Haunted Woods, 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Williamsburg Junior Athletic Association Sports Complex, $10, $5 ages 9 and under. 724-1041; www.wjaa.org. Williamsburg, Ohio. Kids Pumpkin Patch, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles 2289, 289 Foundry, Choose a pumpkin to decorate. Cover-ups provided. Lunch available. Benefits local charities. Family friendly. $5. Presented by Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. 732-9035. Batavia. S U N D A Y, O C T . 1 8

EDUCATION

Earthworks: Virtual Explorations of the Ancient Ohio Valley, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Woodland Mound, $1, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.

FARMERS MARKET

Blooms and Berries Farm Market, 11 a.m.5 p.m. Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 6979173. Loveland. Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.

HISTORIC SITES

Ulysses S. Grant Birthplace, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Birthplace of Ulysses S. Grant, $2.50, $2 seniors, $1.50 ages 6-12, free ages 4 and under and members. 800-283-8932; www.ohiohistory.org. Point Pleasant. Miller-Leuser Log House Open House, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Miller-Leuser Log House, 6550 Clough Pike. Tour of 1796 historic log house and farm buildings. The oldest log cabin in Hamilton County remaining on its original site. Free. Presented by Anderson Township Historical Society. 231-2114; www.andersontownship.org. Anderson Township.

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HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN Fall on the Farm Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Blooms & Berries Farm Market, Free admission. 697-9173; www.fallonthefarm.com. Loveland.

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

Roger Mullins, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Borders Books, Music and Cafe Eastgate, 4530 Eastgate Blvd. Local author discusses and signs new mystery thriller “Lethal Amnesia.” Free. Presented by Borders Books and Music Eastgate. 943-0068. Union Township.

SHOPPING

Cut-A-Thon, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Noodles Salon, 8433 Beechmont Ave. Hair cuts. Includes snacks and beverages. Benefits American Cancer Society and Hospice of Cincinnati. $10. Appointments recommended. 4740800. Anderson Township. M O N D A Y, O C T . 1 9

EDUCATION Book Buddies, 4 p.m. Bethel Branch Library, 611 W. Plane St. Elementary students will read aloud to teen volunteers to help develop reading. Ages 1-5. Free. Registration required. 734-2619. Bethel. HEALTH / WELLNESS

Community Blood Drive. 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Pierce Township Fire Department, 950 Locus5t Corner Road. Walk-ins welcome. Appointment recommended. Presented by Hoxworth Blood Center. 947-2025; www.hoxworth.org. Pierce Township.

LITERARY - BOOK CLUBS

Bookends Book Club, 1 p.m. “The Ride of our Lives” by Mike Leonard. New Richmond Branch Library, 103 River Valley Blvd. Book discussion group. Adults. Free. 553-0570; www.clermontlibrary.org. New Richmond. Bethel Book Discussion Group, 1 p.m. “Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Bethel Branch Library, 611 W. Plane St. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 734-2619. Bethel.

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The Clermont Inn Players are presenting “Frankenstein’s Guests” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Clermont Inn, 180 E. Main St., Batavia. It is a Halloween comedy. The event includes dinner. Tickets are $30. Reservations are required. Call 732-2174 or visit www.clermontinn.dine.com. The play will also run at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31. Clint Bramkamp and Jenny Clay-Faxon perform a scene from “Frankenstein’s Guests.”

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Chess Night, 7 p.m. Williamsburg Branch Library, 594 Main St. Join Alfred Cherascot to learn basic strategy and to play matches. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 724-1070; www.clermontlibrary.org. Williamsburg. Teen Zombie Survival School, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. New Richmond Branch Library, 103 River Valley Blvd. Discover how to survive a zombie attack through discussion on Zombies and Sci-fi. For teens. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 553-0570; www.clermontlibrary.org. New Richmond. T U E S D A Y, O C T . 2 0

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Pierce Township Square Dance Classes, 7:30 p.m. Locust Corner Elementary School, 3431 Locust Corner Road. Beechmont Square Dance Club beginner square dance class. No prior dance experience necessary. $5. 859-441-9155; www.so-nkysdf.com. Pierce Township.

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Promoting Speech and Language Development in Children, 6:30 p.m. Bethel Branch Library, 611 W. Plane St. Clermont County Early Intervention provides parents of children ages up to 5 with tips for helping their children develop speech and language skills. Literature materials available. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 734-2619; www.clermontlibrary.org. Bethel. W E D N E S D A Y, O C T . 2 1

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Anime Club, 3 p.m. Bethel Branch Library, 611 W. Plane St. Watch new and classic anime recommend library to buy or not. Ages-1318. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 734-2619. Bethel.

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Wednesday at the Movies, 2 p.m. Festival of short films. Doris Wood Branch Library, 180 S. Third St. Adults. Free. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 732-2128; www.clermontlibrary.org. Batavia.

Life

Bethel Journal

October 15, 2009

Thoughts about an unwelcome topic Some of us may turn the page when we see what this column’s about. It’s about death. And to us page-turners, Col. Nathan Jessep (Jack Nicholson), might angrily blurt out as he did in the movie, “A Few Good Men,” “You can’t handle the truth!” He could say that to many of us because our culture is the most death-denying that’s ever existed. Dr. Irvin D. Yalom points out in “Staring at the Sun” how our anxiety about dying varies throughout our life cycle. Even as young children we harbored a certain angst about death and the possible losses it would entail. From about six to puberty, death anxiety ordinarily goes underground and returns more forcefully during adolescence. Teenagers can become preoccu-

pied with death. Many teens try to soothe their anxiety by seeing themselves as masters of life and dispensers of death in violent video games or watching horror films. Others defy death by taking daredevil risks, driving recklessly, bingeing or engaging in extreme sports. Their conclusion: “See, I’m invulnerable!” Ordinarily, death anxiety subsides as we concentrate on pursuing a career and beginning a family. Then midlife occurs. The kids leave home, retirement looms and death anxiety returns. From then on, concerns about death are never completely gone from our minds – though we try so desperately to ignore them. Awareness of our mortality is not necessarily the same as the

fear of mortality. The difference depends on our neuroses as well as our spiritual and psychological health. An authentic religious faith plays an ever-increasing role in our dealings with death as it has for people throughout the centuries. It’s understandable that today, as our faith diminishes, we have an almost obsessive concern with lengthening life and staving off death. Yet, as Dr. James Hollis writes in “What Matters Most,” “All of our instrumentalities, our wondrous medical armamentaria, only extend our stay a few years at best. …We are living longer and longer as a species, but in service to what?” How is it that a person might achieve what he or she wants in life and still feel miserable?

Are our lives four times more happy and meaningful that the much shorter lives of those who lived in ancient Greece; or two times more happy than those who lived just a century ago? Will those who live longer in this present century live better lives, and how do we define “better” – just by living longer? Gold and diamonds are precious because of their limitedness. Each of our days and years are precious because they are limited. A hiding from the reality of death is a denial of one’s basic nature. The integration of the idea of death, rather than sentence us to a bleak pessimism, can act as a catalyst to plunge us into more authentic ways of living. We will prize depth over abundance; wisdom over knowledge; humility

over arrogance; growth over Father Lou comfort; meanGuntzelman ing over shallowness; a solid Perspectives spirituality over materialism. We will come to know that above all else, it is love that gives our lives meaning and liberates us from fear of our mortality. Love can give meaning to an entire lifetime. Love goes on forever. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@communitypress.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

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The recession is expected to add more people to the Social Security rolls – so many, in fact, that the government said it will pay out more benefits than it will collect in taxes the next two years. Social Security disability claims have jumped nearly 20 percent since the recession began. It seems a lot of people who had been working despite their disabilities are now applying for Social Security Disability benefits after losing their jobs. If you find yourself in this situation, you have to be very careful to avoid losing benefits unnecessarily. Cynthia Hurst of Blanchester applied for Social Security disability back in 2002, and didn’t get approved until 2007. “It took me 5 1/2 years to get approval, jumping through their hoops to do whatever they wanted me to do. I had been denied twice,” she said. When Hurst finally got approved, she learned Social Security would give her benefits going back five years. “I found out you’ll receive back pay in a few increments the first year, but they won’t give you the rest for another year,” she said.

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Most herbs dry nicely by these traditional methods. Strip an inch or so from the bottom of the stem and hang upside down secured with a rubber band or string away from heat, light and moisture (or hang upside down in paper bag). You can also place the leaves in single layers in a basket, on a cloth or screen. When they crinkle between your fingers, they’re dry. Strip leaves from stems and leave whole if possible. Volatile oils stay intact until you crush them for cooking. Store away from heat and light. To use dry herbs in place of fresh, use l/3 of the amount called for, since dry herbs are stronger.

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Herbs hung in bunches, dried naturally usually turn a grayish green. To keep a brighter color, you can chop up the herbs coarsely, lay them on screens or a towel, and let them dry. They will dry faster and retain a nicer color.

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Howdy folks, With the weather getting cold, we all need to check on our neighbors to see if they need any food or to be taken to the store or doctor’s appointment. The Clermont Senior Services, where I am on the executive board, sure do a super job for the seniors, taking them Meals on Wheels, trips to the doctors, to the senior centers and a host of other things. There is a program on behalf of Agenda 360, the Council on Aging and Clermont Senior Services, called Moving Forward: Seniors, Transportation and Independence at the Miami Township Civic Center at 6101 Meijer Drive. The date is Oct. 20, at 9:30 till 11:30 a.m. This will be a very informative meeting. To register call 724-1255. You will enjoy the services the Senior Service do for our seniors. While Ruth Ann and I were on the lake last week fishing, we saw a Kingfisher looking for a meal of fish. Boy, was it beautiful. The lake was up a little and the fish were not biting good, but we caught several crappie and bluegills. These are two excellent fish to eat. We took fish down to my brother’s for supper and everyone enjoyed them. The Monroe Grange at Nicholsville will be having a Halloween program at their next meeting Oct. 16. The

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to older adults. Transportation is one of the major services provided by Clermont Senior Services. Our staff does a great job, but they are always looking for ways to expand and improve services. Tuesday, Oct. 20, CSS is partnering with Council on Aging, Agenda 360 (a regional Chamber of Commerce initiative), and several other agencies to hold a forum to discuss the transportation needs of older adults in Clermont County. This forum, “Moving Forward: Seniors, Transportation

& Independence,” will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Miami Township Civic Center, 6101 Meijer Drive. The forum is followed by lunch and an entertaining afternoon program for seniors. Please call Clermont Senior Services at 724-1255 to register for the forum and let us know if you would like to stay for lunch. The forum is free, but there is a recommended $3 donation for lunch. A highlight of the forum is the presentation of findings from a recent Transportation Needs Assessment conducted

by Council on Aging. Presentations also will be made by Clermont Transportation Connection, Clermont County Veterans Services, and George Brown, CSS executive director. But the most important part of the forum is the time set aside for older adults to share and discuss their transportation needs. We want to hear from you about what is working, what is not working and how we can improve. I’m sure there are many older adults who cannot attend, but have comments they would like to share.

Please do so by writing to George Brown at Clermont Senior Services, 2085 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive, Batavia, Ohio 45103; or you can email comments to info@clermontseniors.com. Clermont Senior Services has been the primary provider of transportation and other services for older adults in Clermont County for 40 years. Last year we provided nearly 60,000 trips, taking seniors where they need to go. Medical trips are our number one priority. Door-to-door service is pro-

vided and wheelchair service is available. Linda Please call at Eppler least three days ahead Community to schedule a Press ride, but we Guest try to accomColumnist modate next day medical appointments when possible. Transportation can be scheduled by calling 724-1255. Linda Eppler is director of communications for Clermont Senior Services.

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

ROMAN CATHOLIC

EVANGELICAL FREE

UNITED METHODIST

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Real Life Assembly of God 2300 Old SR. 32, Batavia, OH 45103 513-735-4228 Sundays Adult Service 10:30am Super Church 10:30am Royal Rangers 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study, Youth Group & Kids Club 7:00pm Tuesday & Thursday Joe’s Place Teen Center 1:00-4:00pm Real People, Real Issues, Real Life

St. Bernadette Church

RIVER OF LIFE Assembly of God 1793 U.S. 52, Moscow, Ohio 45153 Pastor: Ralph Ollendick Sun. Contemporary Service SS -9:45am, Worship 11:00am Wed.- Informal Biblestudy 7-8pm

1479 Locust Lake Rd Amelia, Oh 45102 753-5566 Rev. Bill Stockelman, Pastor Weekly Masses, Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM

www.stbernadetteamelia.org

CHRISTIAN - CHURCH OF CHRIST

101 South Lebanon Rd. Loveland, OH 45140 683-4244 Lead Pastor Jonathan Eilert Pastor Grant Eckhart Saturday Service 5:00pm Sunday Services 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30am http://www.princeofpeaceelca.org

CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday School 9:45am - Worship 11am (nursery provided) Sunday Evening Service 6pm-Youth 6pm 513-575-1121 www.mtrepose.org

MONUMENTS BAPTIST CHURCH

2831 State Route 222 Mark Pence, Pastor 513-313-2401 Sunday School....9:30AM Sunday Worship....10:45AM Childrens Church & Nursery Avail Wednesday Prayer Service & Youth Meeting....7:00PM Nursery & Children’s Activities www.monumentsbaptist.org

BAPTIST BATAVIA BAPTIST TEMPLE

770 South Riverside, Batavia OH 45103 Raymond D. Jones, Pastor 732-2739

Sunday School 10am; Morning Worship 11am; Sunday Evening Service 6pm; Wednesday Eve. Prayer Service & Bible Study, 7:00pm

Reaching the Heart of Clermont County

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GOSHEN 1828 Woodville Pike • 625-5512 Pastor Junior V. Pitman Sunday Morning Worship – 10:00am Prayer Time – 5:30pm Sunday Evening – 6:00pm WED. Prayer & Bible Study – 7:00pm Nursery provided for all services

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FELICITY

212 Prather Rd. Felicity, OH Pastor: Chad Blevins 876-2565 Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Worship 10:45am Sunday Eve. Childrens Mission 6:00pm Sunday Eve. Adult Discipleship 6:00pm Sunday Eve. Worship 7:00pm Wed. Eve. Adult Bible Study 7:00pm

LINDALE BAPTIST CHURCH

3052 ST. RT. 132 AMELIA, OH 45102 Pastor John Davis 797-4189

Sunday School..........................9:30am Sunday Morning Worship........10:30am Sunday Evening Worship..........6:30pm Wednesday Prayer Service........7:00pm Wednesday Youth Group...........7:00pm

www.lindalebaptist.com

CHURCH OF CHRIST GLEN ESTE CHURCH OF CHRIST 937 Old State Route 74 (Behind Meijer) 513-753-8223 www.gecc.net

Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 10:30am Bible Study: 9:30am & 6:00pm Youth Groups: 6:00pm

UNITED METHODIST We’re trying a New Blend

OWENSVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST

A fellowship where God changes people for life. Come visit us! 2545 Highway 50 Owensville, OH 45160 513-732-2324 Sunday School 9:00am Childrens Church 10:00am Worship 10:00am Contemporary and traditional with live music and multi-media.

“To Become and Make Disciples Of Christ”

Located at 19 East Main Street 513.753.6770

Sunday School Class 9:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF GOD

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

Children’s & Junior Church During Service Infant / Toddler Nursery Available

GOSHEN CHURCH OF GOD

Real People...In a Real Church... Worshipping a Real God! 1675 Hillstation Road, Goshen, Ohio 45122 722-1699 www.goshenchurchofgod.org Pastor Tim McGlone Service Schedule Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Worship 10:45am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00pm Wednesday Youth Service 7:00pm Saturday Service 7:00pm

Amelia United Methodist Church (St. Rt. 125 & Church St.) Amelia, Ohio

AUMY! Youth Group grades 6 to 12 Sunday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Come Join Us…. Marc Quinter, Pastor 1001502943-01

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MT REPOSE 6088 Branch Hill-Guinea Pike Ken Slaughter, Pastor

“Encircling People with God’s Love” 2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301 Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery PASTOR JONATHAN KOLLMANN

www.cloughchurch.org

EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 9:00am Worship 10:30am Children’s Worship and Childcare 10:30am Corner of Old SR 74 and Amelia-Olive Branch Rd 732-1400 http://www.emmanuel-umc.com

Traditional Worship.......8:15am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship..................9:30am Sunday School...............................9:30am Nursery Available 5767 Pleasant Hill Rd (next to Milford Jr. High) 513-831-0262 www.trinitymilford.org

Williamsburg

United Methodist Church

Welcomes You

Sunday Morning Schedule: 9AM - Worship: Traditional 10AM - Classes & Groups 11AM - Worship: Contemporary Nursery care provided

330 Gay Street, Williamsburg, OH 45176

One block north of Main Street at 3rd 513-724-6305 WburgUMC@aol.com

FIRST CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

A Loving Church in Jesus Name

Sunday School........................................10:00AM Sunday Morning Worship........................10:45AM Thurs Prayer & Bible Study......................7:00PM Nursery Provided for Sunday Morning Worship www.FirstChurchofJesusChrist.org 6208 Guinea Pike, Milford, Ohio 45150

Pastor: Melvin Moore Church: 513-575-5450

SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES Morning Worship 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. High Voltage Youth 6 p.m.

513-735-2555

www.kingswayfellowship.com

4359 E. Bauman Lane | Batavia, OH 45103 Pastor, Troy P. Ervin

www.williamsburgumc.com

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

752-3521

513-732-1971

LUTHERAN

1300 White Oak Road Amelia, Ohio 513-752-5265

Sunday School 9:30am Morning Worship 10:45am Wednesday Night Worship & Prayer Service 7:00pm Nursery provided for all services/ Youth & Children’s Programs

Pastor: Tom Bevers www.Cornerstone.ohbaptist.org

Take I-275 to exit 57 toward Milford, Right on McClelland, Right on Price, church soon on Right

Growing our Faith, Family & Friends Sunday Worship 10:00AM (Child Care Available) Sunday School (Ages 3-12) 9:30AM

CLOUGH PIKE BAPTIST CHURCH 1025 CLOUGH PIKE

Bible Based Teaching Christ-Centered Worship Family Style Fellowship Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11:00am & 6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 pm 2249 Old State Road 32, Batavia

Services 8:00 am, 9:15 am & 11:00am Steve Lovellette, Senior Pastor Nursery proivided at all services

Lutheran Church (ELCA)

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

Trinity United Methodist

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5910 Price Road, Milford 831-3770

Contemporary and Traditional live Worship Music and Multimedia

HOUSE OF RESTORATION WORSHIP CENTER 1487 SR 131, Milford, OH Rev. Jeff Wolf 575-2011

Schedule of Services: Sunday School 9:00-9:45am; Sunday Morrning Celebration 10:00am - Nursery provided; Childrens Ministry 10:00; Sunday Evening Operation Great Commission 6:00pm; Wed - Bible Study 7:00pm; Wed. - Youth Group 7:00pm.

www.houseofrestoration.org

EPISCOPAL ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH & ST. THOMAS NURSERY SCHOOL

100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park,OH 831-2052 www.stthomasepiscopal.org Sunday 7:45am Rite I Eucharist 9:00am Rite 2 Eucharist For All People 11:15am Rite 2 Choral Eucharist Childcare Provided for all Eucharists

6635 Loveland-Miamiville Rd. (across from Oasis Golf Course) Ph. 513-677-9866 www.epiphanyumc.org Contemporary Services: Saturdays 5pm & Sundays 9:00am Traditional Service: Sunday - 10:30 am

Faith United Methodist Church 180 North Fifth Street, Batavia, Ohio David W. Phaneuf - Minister 732-2027 Sunday School 9:15am; Worship 10:30am Nursery Provided United Methodist Youth, Men & Women Organizations Handicap Accessibility www.gbgm-umc.org//faith-batavia

FELICITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

176th Year in Felicity Walnut & West St. Felicity Rev. Jane Beattie, Pastor 876-2147 Contemporary Worship............9:00am Sunday School.......................10:00am Traditional Worship................10:45am Nursery provided for all Sunday morning services

“Room for the Whole Family” GOSHEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6710 Goshen Rd, Goshen Across from Goshen High School 513-722-2541 www.goshenmethodist.org Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am Blended Worship Traditional and Contemporary Youth Fellowship 6:00pm Nursery Available Come visit us at the

Owensville United Methodist Church

B elfast U n ited M eth o d ist C h u rch 2297 St. Rt. 131 Goshen, Ohio Rev. Ronald Slater, Pastor 724-2715 Sunday W orship 9:15am Sunday School 10:30am Nursery, Junior Church

Located at 2580 US Hwy 50 (next to the library) or (1mile east of Owensville on 50)

Sundayy Worshipp Service......8:30am,, 10:30am Sunday d School.......................9:30am Sh l 93 w/nursery & children’s church A special prayer and healing service on the 1st Sunday evening of each month at 7:00pm

Pastor Mike Smith

513-732-2211

BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 W. Plane St. Bethel, Ohio 513-734-7201 www.bumcinfo.org Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45am Contemporary Worship 9:30am Sunday School For All Ages: 9:30 & 10:45am Nursery Care for Age 3 & under Full Program for Children, Youth, Music, Small Groups & more Handicapped Accessible PASTORS: Bill Bowdle -Sr. Pastor Steve Fultz - Assoc. Pastor; Dustin Nimmo - Youth Pastor Janet Bowdle - Children’s Pastor

Pastor: Rev. Duane A. Kemerley Youth Director- JD Young

NAZARENE

Bethel

Church of the Nazarene Rev. Scott Wade, Senior Pastor Rev. Dale Noel, Congregational Care Pastor Mark Owen, Worship Director SUNDAY: Sunday School (All Ages)....................... 9:30am Worship Service.................................. 10:30am Children’s Worship. (1st-5th Grades) Bible Study............................................6:00pm Nursery Care Provided Handicapped Accessible MONDAY: Ladies’ Prayer Group...........................10:30am WEDNESDAY: Adults Prayer Meeting............................7:00pm Youth Group - Grades 6-12....................7:00pm Small Groups meet in various locations and at different times throughout the week. S.Charity & E. Water Sts. Bethel, Ohio 45106 513-734-4204 Ofﬁce: M-F 8:00am - 2:00pm E-mail: bethelnaz@fuse.net www.bethelnazarenechurch.org

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Sunday Morning 10:00AM

Contemporary Worship Practical Message Classes for Children & Teens Nursery Care Sunday 6:00PM Avalanche Youth Service Wednesday 7:00PM Bible Study (adults) / Avalanche Youth We have many other groups that meet on a regular basis 4050 Tollgate Rd, Williamsburg, OH 513-724-3341 www.cmcchurch.com Mark Otten, Pastor

A New Life - A New Prospective A New Song

Pastor: Michael Fite info: 753-3159 Meeting at WT Elementary 1/2 mile east of I-275 on SR 125

Sunday Worship. 10:00am www.newsongohio.com

THE SALVATION ARMY Worship & Service Center 87 N. Market Street Batavia, OH 45103

513-732-6241 - www.salvos.com/Batavia Sunday School 10:00am- Worship 11:00am Captain Aaron A. Boone, Sr. Captain Amber S. Boone Commanding Ofﬁcers/Ministers

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vineyard eastgate community church Located @ 1005 Old S.R. 74 (@ Tealtown Rd. in Eastgate)

Sunday Services 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 AM

513.753.1993 vineyardeastgate.org

PRESBYTERIAN (USA) LOVELAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Loving, Praying, Caring Church Join us for Sunday Services Worship Service........................10:00am Church School............................11:15am CONNECT Youth Service.............6-8pm Fellowship/Coffee Hour after Worship Nursery Provided/Youth Group Activities 360 Robin Ave. (off Oak St.), Loveland OH

683-2525

www.LPCUSA.org

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PRESBYTERIAN CALVIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Amelia/Withamsville - 3mi. East of I-275 1177 West Ohio Pike (SR125)-Phone 752-2525 Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am

Nursery care provided www.calvin-pc.org

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 199 Gay Street Williamsburg, Ohio 45176 Phone: 513-724-7985 Sunday School: 9:30A.M. Worship:10:30A.M.(SupervisedNursery) PRESCHOOL: Tues, Weds, Thurs

WESLYAN 638 Batavia Pike Corner of Old St.Rt. 74 & Summerside Rd Phone: 513-528-3052 Pastor: Rev. Blossom Matthews Sunday Morning Worship: 8:30 & 10:40 Nursery Care Available Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 Web: www.Summerside-umc.org E-mail: Summerside_umc@yahoo.com

MULBERRY WESLEYAN CHURCH

949 SR Bus. 28, Milford 831-3218 Eric George, Pastor Rob Meyer, Youth Leader Kent Underwood, Minister of Worship & Music

Sunday School 9:30am Worship/Children’s Church 10:30am Sunday Equipping Hour 6:00pm Adult Bible Study/Youth/Kids Club 7:00pm WED ”A friendly Church for the Whole Family”

RECORD

POLICE

Filings

Total Quality Logistics vs. Freight and Shipping Inc., professional tort Steven P. Justice vs. Uva D. Hoskins, other tort Jeffrey Jenkins vs. Samuel Neff, et al., other tort Kristy Cribbs vs. Lance McCue, et al., other tort Larry L. Powers vs. Pour Wall Contractors Inc. and Marsha P. Ryan Administrator, worker’s compensation James C. Vaughn vs. Marsha Ryan Administrator and George Walter Reitz, worker’s compensation Codi N. Robinson vs. Eastgate Health Care Center Inc., et al., worker’s compensation U.S. Bank NA ND vs. Tina M. Grevas, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Oletta L. Bishop, et al., foreclosure Union Savings Bank FC/BK representation vs. Daniel Tyler, et al., foreclosure Huntington National Bank vs. Steven J. Tauber, et al., foreclosure GMAC Mortgage LLC vs. Larry T. Dotson, et al., foreclosure Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company vs. Donald Minton, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Tonja Stahl, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Donald W. Griffin, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Martin J. Williams and Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. David W. Varney, et al., foreclosure Suntrust Mortgage Inc. vs. Helmut Kellner, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Joseph R. Loving, et al., foreclosure Huntington National Bank vs. Charles E. Taylor Jr., et al., foreclosure Household Realty Corporation vs. Michael Trummer, et al., foreclosure HSBC Bank USA NA vs. Timothy E. Luginbuhl, et al., foreclosure Bank of New York Mellon vs. Michele M. Ooten, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Alan L. Hornsby, et al., foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs. Christopher A. Mohring, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Brian M. Hodges, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. successor by merger to ABN AMRO vs. Gerald E. Clust Jr., et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. James S. Arnold and J Morgan Investments LLC, foreclosure Chase Home Finance LLC vs. Stanley J. Davis, foreclosure Bank of New York Mellon vs. Konstantin Misyukovets, et al., foreclosure Citibank NA vs. Robert D. Bullock, et al., foreclosure First Clermont Bank FSB vs. James M. Sroufe, et al., foreclosure United States of America vs. Barbara A. McIntosh, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Darlene A. Sigmon, et al., foreclosure Discover Bank vs. Tracey K. Cunningham, other civil Catherine Doctor vs. Deborah Ellis, other civil Unifund CCR Partners vs. Paula J. Barr, other civil Unifund CCR Partners vs. Mary E. Grayson, other civil Chase Bank USA NA vs. Gale S. Hollins, other civil

Discover Bank vs. George M. Volkart, other civil Concepts Inc. vs. Finished Dimensions Inc., other civil American Express Centurion Bank vs. Carolyn Sutto, other civil Ruth D. Hafer and Howard E. Hafer vs. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company, other civil

Divorce

Stephanie Boots vs. Kevin M. Boots Eleanor Paige Woellert vs. Ronald Matthew Woellert Amanda Y. Stephany vs. Craig Stephany Brandy L. Wehrum vs. Daron L. Wehrum Bryan M. Smith vs. Deborah A. Smith Angela Sue Strunk vs. Gary R. Strunk Melanie C. Bruce vs. Joshua Bruce Rhonda Boulares vs. Tarak Boulares Adrianna Kelley vs. Christopher Kelley Samuel S. McKinney vs. Sherry A. McKinney Suzanne P. Smith vs. Craig W. Smith Jessica Renee Arroyo vs. Rafael Alberto Arroyo Charles McCloud vs. Linda McCloud Bryan A. Hoffman vs. Rachel M. Hoffman

ed by the Clermont County grand jury to the Court of Common Pleas. This means members of the grand jury decided enough evidence has been collected to warrant filing charges. George L. Husted, 44, 1211 Rolling Meadows, Pleasant Plain, grand theft, Amelia Police. Timothy Michael Bray, 45, 218 Walter St. Apt. 2, Milford, possession of cocaine, tampering with evidence, Milford Police. Jeffrey Scott Abrams, 28, breaking and entering, theft, Amelia Police. Jonathan Daniels Walters, 23, burglary, Goshen Police. Regina N. Carlotta, 27, 1111 Ohio 133 Lot 48 C, Bethel, theft, tampering with records, The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Stephanie Renee Goble, 30, 351 Walnut St., Owensville, theft, receiving stolen property, misuse of credit card, Owensville Police. James L. Huff Jr., 47, 2635 Ohio 50 Apt. 12, Batavia, insurance fraud, grand theft, Ohio Department of Insurance.

Arrests/citations

Cassandra Meurer, 18, 1346 Locut Lake Road, No. 1, Amelia, telecommunications harassment at 3013 Sugartree Road, Bethel, Oct. 2. Christian M. Walls, 18, 3273 Ohio 756, Felicity, breaking and entering, theft at 847 Ohio 133, Felicity, Oct. 2. Christian M. Walls, 18, 3273 Ohio 756, Felicity, theft, at 783 FelicityHigginsport Road, Felicity, Oct. 2. Nathaniel P. Palmer, 26, 2408 Ginn Road, New Richmond, domestic violence, illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia violate protection order or consent agreement at 551 W. Plane St., Bethel, Oct. 3. Nicholas Goerh, 18, 3806 Hyde Park Ave., Apt 7, Cincinnati, breaking and entering, theft at 847 Ohio 133, Felicity, Oct. 2.

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Breaking and entering

Entry made at 212 Prather, Felicity, Sept. 26.

Criminal damage

Male reported this offense at 3191 Ohio 133, Bethel, Sept. 22.

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Male was assaulted at 415 Washington, Felicity, Sept. 23. Female reported this offense at 1900 block of Antioch Road, Hamersville, Sept. 24.

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Theft

Unlisted items taken at 2730 BethelNew Richmond, Bethel, Sept. 22. Unlisted items taken at 2644 Moore Road, Bethel, Sept. 25. Unlisted items taken from Felicity Church of Christ at Ohio 133, Felicity, Sept. 28. Unlisted items taken at 3696 Ohio 52, Georgetown, Sept. 24.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the TATE TOWNSHIP ZONING APPEALS BOARD will hold a public hearing on Case #981GE, submitted by applicant, Mr. Richard Anderson, 3706 Starling Road, Bethel, Ohio 45106. Mr. Anderson is requesting a Home Occupational Conditional Use Permit to run his business at his residence in an accessory building. The TATE TOWNSHIP ZONING APPEALS BOARD hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tate Township Building, 146 N. East St., Bethel, Ohio (The former Life Squad Building across from the Fire House). Teresa Young Zoning Secretary 1001509547

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority, will accept sealed proposals for a qualified firm to conduct a Physical Needs Assessment for its conventional public housing units located in Clermont County, Ohio. The Physical Needs Assessment will be conducted in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Guidebook 7485.3 and The Public Housing and Modernization Standards Handbook 7485.2. All applicants must be familiar with Federal, State and Local building codes, as well as HUD regulations. Deadline to submit proposals and credentials is 4:30 P.M. on November 6, 2009 at the address listed below. RFP’s can be obtained Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. at the address below or by calling (513) 732-6010. All proposals should be sent or mailed to: Sarah Kincaid, Executive Director Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority 65 South Market Street Batavia, Ohio 45103 The Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Housing Opportunity

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DEATHS Audrey Bolender

Audrey Bolender, 85, of Bethel died Sept. 28. Survived by daughters, Cathy Hardin, Wilma Gallagher, Wanda Hobbs and Margaret Simpkins; brother, Elijah Sandlin; sister, Georgia Thompson; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and companion, Harry Feldman. Preceded in death by second husband, Joseph Ross; third husband, Rice Bolender; daughters, Carol Vaught and Brenda Long; and grandson, Michael Ross. Services were Oct. 2 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia.

James Mike Mineer

James Mike Mineer, 50, of Moscow died Oct. 5. Survived by brothers, Bobby (Kim) Mineer, Rick Mineer, Anthony (Paula) Pollock and Tommy (Chrissy) Pollock; sisters, Cis (Brent) Howerton, Ella (Richard) Horkey and Rosie (Doug) Bayless; numerous nieces and nephews; uncle, Russell Collins; and aunt, Mary Asbury. Services were Oct. 8 at the Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, 323 N. Union St., Felicity.

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Community

October 15, 2009

Learn how to invent at InventorFest

15th Annual

NORTHERN KENTUCKY SENIOR EXPO Thursday, October 22, 2009 9am-2pm MARK YO C ALENDAR UR Newport on the Levee NOW! P

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Fall Night Hike at Sycamore Park Oct. 23

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nal creatures, like insects, mice, skunks, opossum and raccoons.” For more information about this or other Clermont County Park District events, visit www.parks.ClermontCountyOhio.gov or call (513) 876-9013.

nal animals. “Before the hike, I’ll be giving a short presentation about bats, owls, spiders and other animals, their beneficial qualities, and how they relate to Halloween,” said Clermont Parks Naturalist Laura Hoople. “We’ll call for owls, and listen for other noctur-

The Animals of Halloween Fall Night Hike is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Sycamore Park, 4082 Ohio 132. During the hike, a Clermont parks’ naturalist will lead a non-scary, free, family-friendly hike along Sycamore Park’s paved trail to look and listen for noctur-

Senior Job Seeker Resource Area.

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Marketing Shop Consultants and independent inventor, and her daughter, Natalie, also an inventor; will present “Family American Inventor” from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event will also feature several Young Inventors who will tell their stories at 1:15 p.m. Andrea Brady will present a talk on “How to Invent,” geared to ages 8 and up. For more information, v i s i t www.cincinnatilibrary.org.

from local and national professionals in the invention industry. Don Kelly, Champion of America’s inventors and entrepreneurs, and who served for many years with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, will present the keynote, “When Lightning Strikes: What Do You Do When Zapped by that Great Idea,” at 3:30 p.m. John Schlipp, intellectual property librarian at NKU; Andrea Brady, owner of The

InventorFest with Don Kelly is a free event hosted by the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the downtown library. The event will feature information and resources about what it takes to get a product to market. Attendees will have the chance to ask the experts about inventing, patenting or creating prototypes, and hear presentations and success stories

REAL ESTATE Clermont County real estate transfer information is provided as a public service by the office of Clermont County Auditor Linda L. Fraley.

Megan Nickol, $77,500. 644 New Hope Way, Freedom Homes to Steve Parker Sr., 0.46 acre, $19,359.85.

BETHEL VILLAGE

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP

317 Ash Street, HSBC Mortgage Service Inc. to Adam Jodrey, 0.25 acre, $48,500. 431 Charity Street, Scott Asbury to

660 Felicity Higginsport Road, Linda Murphy to William Allen, 2.04 acre, $75,000. US Route 52, Nick Robinson to Mark

& Sharon Stephan, 2.655 acre, $25,500.

TATE TOWNSHIP

212 Holly Lane, Robert & Holly Smiddy to David Spires, 0.512 acre, $85,000. 2639 Spring St., Daryl Newberry, et al. to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, 0.602 acre, $73,334.

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Visit a “medieval castle” on a high hilltop on 115 secluded and forested acres of the most beautiful area of Southeast Ohiothe Hocking Hills! Owners Sue & Jim Maxwell are creating the most unusual guest experience of stepping back 800 years in a reconstruction of a “12th century Norman castle.” The Maxwells have traveled throughout England & Scotland & have always loved castles & the medieval era. Although the building is new, the couple has been collecting architectural antiques for several years. Each guest room or suite has a stained glass window, usually in the bedroom, a Victorian fireplace mantel with a gas log unit, antique light fixtures and some have beautiful old doors. The wood mouldings around the door & windows & the 5 stairways are inspired by centuries old motifs from Great Britain’s stately homes & castles. Most rooms also have a French door with a balcony, private deck overlooking the forest. There are also “medieval” themed cottages with fireplaces and whirlpools. Ravenwood has

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its own food service for guests, so they can spend their entire visit immersed in solitude if they wish, surrounded by tall trees, huge rocks, the castle‘s own hiking trails and plenty of peace and quiet. Or guests can drive the few miles to outside attractions & other dramatic scenery in the Hocking Hills. Ravenwood offers popular “murder mystery” weekends and also plans “medieval dinners”, getaway workshops, and other special events. Facilities are also perfect for small weddings and other festive occasions. The building has no steps into the 1st floor level - a “drawbridge” leads from the driveway to the massive front door and the first floor guest rms. Nearby are caves, waterfalls, lots of hiking trails, a scenic railway, arts & crafts studios & shop, antique malls and much more. There are often midweek discounts and a special “Royal Family” Adventure Package in the summer.

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Beautiful Seagrove Beach Rent & Relax. Nr Destin, between famous Seaside & Rosemary Beach. Cozy Cottages to Gulf Front Condos. Web Specials. 1-800-537-5387 www.garrettbeachrentals.com

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MICHIGAN

LEELANAU VACATION RENTALS Over 120 condos, cottages and homes on Lake Michigan, Glen Lake and other inland lakes. Call 231-334-6100 or visit www.leelanau.com/vacation

NEW YORK FT. MYERS BEACH. Two luxury 2 Br, 2 Ba condos (1 corner unit) di rectly on the beach & by golf course. Balcony, pool, hot tub & more! South Island. 2 wk. min. Available Sept.Jan. & early March. 513-489-4730

MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $129/2 persons. Singles $124. Suites $139-$159. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5 mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside & 80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit: www.riversidetowerhotel.com

NORTH CAROLINA CLEARWATER - Indian Rocks Beach 2br, 2ba Gulf Front condo. Heated pool, balcony. Many up grades. 513-771-1373, 260-3208 www.go-qca.com/condo

SANIBEL ISLAND Quality, beachfront condos. Excellent service! Great rates! www.SanibelIslandVacations.com 1-888-451-7277

EAST COAST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH Luxurious oceanfront condos & vacation homes. Closest & best beach to Disney. Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals 800-728-0513 www.oceanprops.com

SOUTH CAROLINA N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com

CLEARWATER/ST. PETE Gulf front condos. Sandy beach. January ’10, 4 Week Discounts! Florida Lifestyles. 1-800-487-8953 www.ourcondo.com

DESTIN. Edgewater Beach Condos on the Gulf. 1-3 BR, beachfront, pvt balconies, FREE wi-fi, beach set-up & fitness center. New massage/facial salon, 2 pools (1 heated), area golf & deep sea fishing. $20 gift cert to poolside grill (weekly renters, in season). Pay for 3, 4 or 5 nights & receive one additional night free! 800-8224929, www.edgewaterbeach.com

EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 1-252-354-5555 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com

SIESTA KEY. Gulf front condo. Our complex is just 20 feet to one of the World’s Best Rated Beaches! Bright and airy, nicely appointed. All amenities. Cinci owner, 513-232-4854

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SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com

TENNESSEE 1-7 Affordable, Deluxe Chalets & Cabin Rentals. Pigeon Forge in the Smokies. Vacation/Dollywood Specials. Free brochure. Call 1-800-833-9987. www.firesidechalets.com

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www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618

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