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You have four more days – until July 17 – to vote for your favorites in the 2011 Community Choice Awards. Show all of your favorites how much you love them by voting. Go online to www. cincinnati.com/community choice. Everyone who votes is entered into a drawing to win a $250 gift card.
Volunteers work with disabilities
There are organizations out there to meet the basic needs of people with disabilities, but what about the wants? Who makes sure a painter can paint when she succumbs to illness? In Greater Cincinnati, those tasks fall to a Clermont County-based organization called May We Help. FULL STORY, B1
Bonds will pay for energy upgrades
The Batavia school board June 13 voted to issue up to $550,000 in bonds for a project to make energy-saving improvements. FULL STORY, A2
Police chief sues Pierce Township
Police Chief James T. Smith, who has been on sick leave since June 3, has filed a lawsuit against the township to prevent the release of documents relating to his employment. FULL STORY, A3
Teens arrested for car break-ins
Four teenagers were arrested early July 2 for more than 50 car break-ins at Clermont County and Anderson Township apartment complexes. Deputies responded to a call around 4 a.m. of suspects shining light into vehicles near the 6300 block of Clough Pike and the four juveniles were arrested at the entrance to the Woods of Turpin, according to a release from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. FULL STORY, A4
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UNION TWP. - Clermont 20/20 is wrapping up business after almost 23 years of fostering programs to improve the quality of life in Clermont County. Executive Director Chris Smith said although Clermont 20/20 will cease to exist, the programs the group developed Smith will live on with other sponsors. Smith said the organization was a victim of the economy. In the past, the group was supported by grants from organizations such as the United Way, Greater Cincinnati Foundation and the Duke Foundation. But in recent years, these foundations have had to concentrate their resources on more basic human needs such as food, clothing and shelter. Corporations that helped fund Clermont 20/20 in the past also had to cut back because of the economy, and school districts who contracted with the group for educational programs were cutting back because of their own budget restraints. “We had to limp along without any means of support,” Smith said. The Clermont 20/20 board of trustees held its last meeting June 20. Smith remains the only employee and will work through the end of July to wrap up business. Other employees have moved on to other positions, he said. “We are winding down operations,” he said.
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Cub Scouts picked up trash in Goshen Township in April as part of the Clermont 20/20 Clean and Green program. With Clermont 20/20 ceasing operations, the program will be taken over by the Clermont County Office of Environmental Quality. “The good news is that all the programs have found homes with other organizations,” Smith said. The transition of programs was effective June 30. The adult leadership programs, including the LEAD Clermont Community Leadership program, was taken over by the Clermont Chamber of Commerce. The program prepares individuals for leadership roles in the county. The 2012 leadership class is now forming and will begin meet-
ing in the fall. The Clermont Educational Opportunities College Access Program, designed to increase the number of students who pursue education beyond high school, will be operated by UC Clermont College and housed at the new UC East campus. The Clean and Clean program, which promotes community clean-up efforts and recycling, was taken over by the Clermont County Office of Environmental Quality.
Smith said the Chamber and the Clermont County Township Association are working on an arrangement to jointly run the annual Salute to Leaders event. He said the township association wanted to sponsor the event but did not have the staff to organize it. The chamber could provide logistical support, he said. “Both sides agreed they didn’t want to lose the event,” he said. Smith said he also is close to working out an arrangement for UC Clermont and the Ohio State University Extension Office to jointly run the youth leadership programs, including Look to Clermont, a leadership program for high school students. The program would be housed at the OSU extension office at the county fairgrounds in Owensville. Cyndy Wright, a member of the Clermont 20/20 board of trustees, said the legacy of the organization will live on in the programs it created. “I prefer to think Clermont 20/20 is not dead. It is living on in the alliances and partnerships we have created,” she said. The organization was formed by a group of community leaders in 1988 and originally known as Clermont 2001. The name was changed to Clermont 20/20 in 2003. Smith said he is hopeful there will be an opportunity for another organization similar to Clermont 20/20 in the future.
Church Street work to be cooperative effort By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com
AMELIA - Upgrading Church Street will be a cooperative effort by the village, Batavia Township and Clermont County. The street runs adjacent to the new Amelia Elementary school between Main Street and Chapel Road. “It’s degraded on both sides,” Mayor Leroy Ellington said of the street. “It’s needed to be repaired for a while.” The village will pay for about 80 percent of the work, with the township and county each pitching in about 10 percent. The overall cost of the project is expected to be $974,000. But all three government agencies are applying for an Ohio Public Works Grant that would pay 90 percent of the total cost. That would make the cost to Amelia about $70,000. The Amelia village council July 5 approved the grant application and authorized taking out a loan to pay for the work. Fiscal Officer Kevin Pyle said the five-year loan through Fifth Third Bank would be at a rate of
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Church Street in Amelia will be updated through a cooperative effort between the village, Batavia Township and Clermont County. 2.75 percent. The monthly payments of $1,250 would be paid from the street and motor vehicle license funds, he said. “If we are awarded the grant, it’s well worth the $1,250 a month payment,” Ellington said. “It’s a great deal.” He said traffic is expected to
increase around Amelia Elementary School next year because the West Clermont school district is cutting back on busing. There is an entrance to the school from Church Street, but a gate at the entrance has been closed because of the condition of the road. There are separate entrances to the school from Main Street and
Chapel Road. If the road is upgraded, the Church Street entrance could be used by parents to drop off and pick up children, Ellington Ellington said. Ed Dyer, director of operations for West Clermont schools, said the gate to Church Street has been closed because “the road is in deplorable shape.” He said the gate would be opened to traffic once work on the road is completed. The county is participating in the project because the intersection with Chapel Road will be improved and the county maintains that road. Batavia Township was included because it maintains about 950 feet on the east side of Church Street. “Our contribution would be about $5,000 (with the grant),” township Administrator Rex Parsons said. If the grant is awarded, work is expected to begin sometime in 2012.
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A group of military personnel who recently returned from duty were honored at the Clermont County commissioners meeting Wednesday, June 22. One of the presenters was Dan Bare of the Veterans Service Commission, right. From left are: Amelia High School graduate Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Harper who served in Saudi Arabia; Glen Este High School graduate Pfc. Andrew Gerber who served who served in Afghanistan; Clermont Northeastern High School graduate Spc. Zackary Mullenix who served in Cuba; and Aldersgate Christian Academy graduate Cpl. Brent Becker who served in Afghanistan and whose family lives in Goshen Township.
20/20 a force that changed Clermont When I first stepped onto the campus of Camp JOY in August of 1995, that was it. Having been selected as a member of LEAD Clermont Class of ’96 and the promise of what was to come would be both life-changing and community-changing. Perhaps the correlation between JOY and passion is the place to begin. At the risk of being nostalgic, I will tell this story, perhaps for the last time. Clermont 20/20 Inc.: A Vision for Leadership was formalized as Clermont 2001 Inc., a communitybased leadership organization in 1991. In 1988, two men: Bill Over, the owner of an advertising agency in the
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Milford community and chairman of the board of directors for the Clermont Chamber of Commerce, Cindy and Ed Gramke Parish, the president of Community the Clermont Press Chamber of Guest Commerce Columnist had lunch one day. They began discussing the dynamic of our county that had developed as a result of the I-275 beltway construction. Believing that we were becoming more of a “bedroom” community and fearing that the citizenry would lose its sense of community, the two men decided to explore this further, wondering if others had the same concern. They invited 70 leaders, representing a cross-section of the community, to a luncheon; 63 people attended. Those 63 people grew into a force of 350 volunteers who began to identify the critical issues of our community; define the status of those issue areas; and develop recommendations for where the county should be 10 years hence. The study was released in 1990. Determined that the work of these volunteers would not go in vain, the organization formed as a way to address the recommendations. First and foremost, a more informed leadership was needed. Bill began to investigate leadership programs throughout the state of Ohio and the nation. LEAD Clermont selected its first class in 1992, with a graduation in 1993 and began as a traditional leadership program that has been the incubator for many projects that, today, continue to contribute to the quality of life in Clermont County. The mission of Clermont 20/20 was to act as a catalyst to bring people and organizations together to improve the quality of life in Clermont County. Each year, Camp JOY marked the beginning of a new class of emerging leaders for Clermont County. Yes, it was an honor to be chosen to be part of this class of diverse leaders from the community. Ask most any graduate from its inception with that first graduat-
ing class in 1993, and you are likely to hear that, too. What you also often hear is how each of us, as members of LEAD Clermont, lived and breathed the philosophy and principles of its founder, Bill Over, and became hooked on its premise of building leaders who would build community in Clermont County. I was hooked. So much so that when I graduated from the program, I committed myself, as many others did, to the direction of not only the county, but the program and organization that grew from the passion that each of us had for what could be – a vision – for Clermont County. It was at that time that the organization was growing and realizing Bill’s passion for making Clermont County a better place for all of us to live, learn, work and play. His passion was contagious! In 1998, I left my work with Clermont Senior Services after 15 years to help grow the legacy that Bill and so many other leaders in our community began. It was an amazing ride, not the least of which was spurred on by the energy of the leaders of our community. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world,” Mahatma Gandhi said. It was a time when the energy of the county was ignited by the passion of leadership. To capture every element of the amazing work that was accomplished in those years is impossible. Nor can I capture and convey the genuine determination, energy and enthusiasm that surrounded the table every time leaders came together to address an issue in our community. But, the common thread among all of us who championed the work of growing community was clear. And that thread was not just the cross-section of the Clermont community we each represented individually, but, the thread that tied us together as graduates of LEAD Clermont. It was from the projects required of all LEAD class members that the other
three leadership programs were developed: Senior Leadership, Educational Leadership and the Look to Clermont youth leadership program. Other efforts where Clermont 20/20 was the catalyst included Salute to Leaders, the Clermont Fund at the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Clermont Philharmonic Orchestra and Clermont Educational Opportunities, Clean ’n’ Green, Safe Communities and many others. As a catalyst, Clermont 20/20 was often asked to “bring the right people to the table.” It was about bringing the right people to the table in order to affect positive change in our community. Collaboration at its best, before it was even a buzz word. LEAD Clermont graduates continue to be a strong force in the community. Since 1993 and that first graduating class, one can look at every board of directors for non-profit or even for-profit organizations and find graduates as a result of their involvement in LEAD Clermont. In organizations throughout our county, the graduates of the leadership programs are providing strong guidance as a result of being fully informed and developed as leaders in our community. Like history, this organization has now passed. But, LEAD Clermont lives on – through its graduates and in its new home at the Clermont Chamber. The success of the organization was the credibility and integrity of the work. As Bill would say, “A force to be reckoned with … ” because of the caliber of the leaders and the visible results that come from the work. The energy that surrounded the work came from both JOY and passion, not a place to end, but for all of us to perpetuate. Cindy Jenkins Gramke is the Associate Director/COO for Clermont Senior Services, where she returned in October, 2009 after proudly serving as Executive Director of Clermont 20/20 Inc.
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Pierce Twp. police chief sues to stop records release By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com
PIERCE TWP. - No decision was made July 11 about the release of records dealing with the employment records of Police Chief James T. Smith. Clermont County Court of Common Pleas Judge Victor Haddad set a hearing for July 29 to decide if the records will be released. Haddad also set two hearings for July 18 and July 20 to determine if attorney Curt Hartman can join the lawsuit. Also, Gregory Kelly, the husband of Pierce Township Law Director Frances Kelly, asked to join. Hartman said he represents a resident of Pierce Township who is concerned that records would not be released. Gregory Kelly said he was filing on behalf of his son, who would be harmed if the records are released. Smith, who has been on
sick leave since June 3, filed a lawsuit July 5 against the township to prevent the release of Smith documents relating to his employment. Township trustees have met in executive session four times since June 3 to discuss personnel. After each, questions were asked about Smith, but the trustees would not indicate what they were talking about in the executive sessions. Hartman filed a public records request with the township June 28. The request sought information of “any allegations of any personal relationship, including any allegations of improper or inappropriate conduct, by or between James Smith and Frances Kelly.” The request also sought information on the employment status of Smith and
Kelly and any potential legal action between Smith, Kelly and the township. Smith filed suit July 5 in Clermont County Common Pleas Court to block Hartman’s request. In the suit, Smith claims he has been advised by the Clermont County Prosecutor’s Office, which is representing the township, that “the trustees intend to release certain documents to Curt Hartman in response to Hartman’s public records request.” Smith claims the documents are not public records as defined by Ohio law, “since they do not document the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations or official activities of the Pierce Township Police Department or Law Department.” The suit claims some of the documents involve a confidential law enforcement investigation and are not subject to the Ohio Pub-
lic Records Act. Smith’s suit also claims information contained in the documents “was obtained through improper and illegal searches of the office of the plaintiff (Smith) in which he maintained a reasonable expectation of privacy, and is barred from disclosure by application of the exclusionary rule under state and federal law.” Some township police officers reportedly saw Smith and Kelly embrace in the chief’s office. Smith’s only comment when asked about the suit was “I have to refer you to the attorneys.” Township Administrator David Elmer confirmed the township received Hartman’s request. “We’re going to comply with the law and the judge’s order,” he said. Hartman, a township resident and former township trustee, said Smith’s suit “is completely opposite of what the Public Records
Act is there for.” “It’s time for the police chief to stop putting his selfcentered ego ahead of the taxpayers, rank-and-file officers and township,” Hartman said. “It’s an absurd lawsuit from start to finish,” he said. The trustees held a special meeting July 6 to discuss Smith. On the agenda was a name-clearing hearing for the chief. But Smith’s attorney, Walter Wurster, asked that the hearing be canceled. “To have a hearing, you first have to have injury or discipline,” he said. “I am not asking for a name-clearing hearing at this time.” After the trustees met in executive session for an hour and a half, Trustee Bonnie Batchler would not answer any questions about Smith. “We are working with our legal adviser,” she said. Elizabeth Mason, Cler-
Clermont County commissioners have a joint project on Clermont County history. The commissioners installed a display case in the lobby of the administration building, 101 E. Main St., Batavia. Each month a different Clermont County historical organization has a display on county history. During July, the Owensville Historical Society will have a display.
County Fair. Dog handlers who placed in the 4-H Dog Show will demonstrate the obedience routine. All other activities of the 4-H Dog Program will be explained. For information about the program, call the 4-H office at 732-7070, ext. 10.
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BATAVIA - As a way to help keep streams clean and reduce drainage problems, the Clermont Soil and Water Conservation District invites homeowners to apply for a grant to plant a rain garden. Up to 10 grants of $200 each will be awarded. Assistance will be provided to teach the homeowners how to construct the garden. Rain gardens are landscaped areas planted with wild flowers and native plants, such as blazing stars, lobelia and coneflowers, that soak up rain water and filter it into the ground over a 24- to 48-hour period, instead of allowing it to run off into a storm drain or ditch. These types of environmentally-friendly gardens allow about 30 percent more water to soak into the ground than a conventional lawn. Rain gardens also help remove pollutants. A substantial amount of pollution is carried into waterways by runoff from lawns, rooftops, driveways, parking lots and roadways. Anyone interested in applying for a rain garden grant should contact the district at 732-7075, or visit www.clermontswcd.org. Applications will be considered until all grants are awarded. Anyone wishing to learn more about rain gardens, including ideal locations, plant selection and more, can visit Clermont Rain Garden Central at www.clermontstorm.net/ raingarden.aspx.
Road resurfacing
OWENSVILLE/BATAVIA – Two-lane resurfacing on Ohio 132 is scheduled to begin Monday, July 18. Work will be between the Ohio 32 eastbound on-ramp and U.S. 50 in Owensville. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained during the course of work using flagging operations. There is no work scheduled during the week of July 24 because of the Clermont County Fair. The contract was awarded to Barrett Paving Materials in the amount of $1,118,037.56 and has an anticipated completion date of September. An arrow board and signs will be in place prior to the work zone to alert motorists. To help ensure the safety of the construction workers as well as the traveling public, motorists should remain alert, reduce their speed and watch for stopped traffic while passing through the work zone.
Crash kills man
FRANKLIN TWP. – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that killed 22-year-old Anthony Dotson Jr. of Williamsburg. Lt. Randy McElfresh, commander of the patrol’s Batavia Post, said Bethel resident Travis Murphy, 19, was driving a 1992 Blue Toyota Camry west on Ohio 756 at about 10 p.m. Sunday, July 3, when he drove off the right side of the road and hit a ditch, a utility pole and a tree. The FelicityFranklin Fire Department transported Dotson, who was in the back seat, to Brown County Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Murphy and a second passenger, Michael Florence, 18, of Mt. Orab were not injured, McElfresh said. McElfresh said alcohol is not a factor in this crash and troopers don’t know if Dotson was wearing a seat belt. The crash remains under investigation, McElfresh said.
Wins a Toyota
NEW RICHMOND - Angel’s Rest Animal Sanctuary, an organization that provides shelter and rehabilitation services to old, orphaned and abused animals, was selected as a winner in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program. The program is awarding 100 cars to 100 U.S. non-profit organizations over 100 days. Angel’s Rest will receive a new Toyota Highlander SUV, which will be used to transport animals to medical appointments and community events. The organization was selected as one of 500 finalists from thousands of applications nationwide and picked as a winner through a public vote on Facebook. For more information on the organization, see www. angelsrestanimalsanctuary.org.
Zoning inspector
AMELIA - The village is looking for a part-time zoning inspector. Village council members July 5 voted to advertise for an inspector to work up to 24 hours a week at a rate of $10 an hour. Mayor Leroy Ellington said the village uses CDS Engineering, Inc. to review site plans, but has no one to handle zoning enforcement or day-to-day zoning matters. The position has been vacant about two years. He said the village was required by law to enforce
zoning codes, but has not had the manpower to do so. Because the zoning codes have not been enforced for a while, Ellington said the new inspector, when hired, should start off slowly and not issue a lot of citations right away. “It’s important we don’t create hard feelings,” he said. “We’re seeking compliance.”
Notification system
CLERMONT COUNTY - If a child is reported missing or there is a major disaster in the area, Clermont County citizens can be notified within seconds on a variety of electronic devices, including home telephones (land lines), cell phones, Internet-based “smart” phones, PDAs and computers. “This is an excellent way to quickly notify the community should a dangerous situation occur,” said county Commissioner Ed Humphrey. “It takes less than five minutes to register for the Codespear system and you can specify which types of alerts you would like to receive.” Sign-up for the Clermont County emergency notification system by visiting https:// sosink.smartmsg.com. There is no cost to register for the service. The Codespear emergency alert notification system is made possible through a grant obtained by Southwestern Ohio Southeastern Indiana Northern Kentucky (SOSINK) agency. Clermont County is part of SOSINK. Through the alert system, 9-1-1 dispatch supervisors at the Clermont County Communications Center can send a recorded or text message to specific areas of the county where the situation is warranted. Emergency notifications by phone or text could be made for things like a natural disaster, a man-made disaster, a missing child report or a public safety emergency. Citizens may cancel the service at any time.
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CLERMONT COUNTY – The 4-H Dog Program will present the Clermont County Fair Dog Show judging Saturday, July 16, at the Clermont County Fairgrounds. The public is invited to attend. The 4-H Dog Program judging follows the AKC standards. However, mixed breed dogs are welcomed in 4-H shows. Beginning and advanced dog handlers will be showing in obedience and showmanship classes. This is a great opportunity to see what 4-H can offer any child interested in training dogs. Also, members will conduct a dog training demonstration at 2 p.m. in the goat arena Sunday, July 23, the opening day of the Clermont
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Union Twp. confident audit findings have been addressed By Kellie Geist-May kmay@communitypress.com
The Union Township audit has a number of findings, but the township’s administration is confident the issues have been addressed. The audit, which was released in May by the Ohio Auditor’s Office, is for 2007 and 2008. The findings are mostly bookkeeping errors including misclassifications of funds and other errors in the township’s financial statements. Township Adminis-
trator Ken Geis said those errors don’t have a significant impact on the township’s budget. “These are generally within subaccounts of the general funds. None of the misclassifications or required reclassifications impacted the township’s ability to assess the amount of the revenue or the existing cash balances,” he said. Some of the changes, Geis said, simply required the trustees to remove funds from one account and deposit them in another. “These misclassifications
didn’t cause us to believe we had more money than we actually did,” he said. “All the money is accounted for. We didn’t spend more than we had.” Fiscal Officer Ron Campbell, who started in 2008, said those types of errors have been addressed by having new accounting software and running all purchase orders for more than $1,500 by the trustees. “We might look at 100,000 purchase orders a year and I think these changes have made a difference,” he said. The changes also have addressed one of the other audit findings – that former Township Administrator Doug Walker signed-off on payments to his son’s engineering firm, Professional Engineering Group. Trustee Tim Donnellon, board chair, said the trustees review all purchase orders for more than $1,500 to make sure
errors like the ones attributed to Walker don’t happen again. “We are able to keep closer track our spending now. Had (that process) been in place in 2007 and 2008, I think someone would have caught the payments (to Professional Engineering Group) and said something,” Donnellon said. “The steps we’ve taken put us in a position to manage the budget more aggressively.” The trustees also developed a conflict of interest policy in 2009. The Clermont County Prosecutor’s office is looking into those payments to Professional Engineering Group. Doug Walker was the township administrator in 2007 and 2008. Ron Campbell was appointed as the fiscal officer in November 2006. He was elected in 2007 and took office April 1, 2008.
Here’s what else the audit said: • The township needed to segregate tax increment financing districts into separate accounts, which the trustees have agreed to do. • Blanket purchase orders, like the ones used for fuel for the police and fire departments, should be certified by the fiscal officer so the township doesn’t spend more than they have in a particular account. The township administration has agreed to use “then and now” statements to ensure compliance. A “then and now” certificate, according to the auditor’s website, is a certification that a specific amount was appropriated to a purchase order both at the time of making a contract and the date that contract is executed. It also certifies that the fund from which the contract is to be paid has enough money. • Ensure that no department spends more than is
Teens arrested for Clermont, Anderson car break-ins By Lisa Wakeland lwakeland@communitypress.com
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ANDERSON TWP. – Four teenagers were arrested early July 2 for more than 50 car break-ins at Anderson Township and Clermont County apartment complexes. Deputies responded to a call around 4 a.m. of suspects shining light into vehicles near the 6300 block of Clough Pike and
the four juveniles were arrested at the entrance to the Woods of Turpin, according to a release from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. The names of the suspects, three 16-year-olds and one 17-year-old, were not released. Sheriff’s spokesman Steve Barnett said the teens admitted to more than 50 car break-ins in the Stonegate apartments, Coldstream apartments and the Woods of Turpin in Anderson Township and in the Arbors of Anderson in Clermont County. Outside of those complexes, Barnett said the teens did not admit to any other thefts from vehicles. “It appears they specialized in the area best known to them and looked for unlocked vehicles,” he said.
The juveniles were charged with theft and curfew violations and are at the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center awaiting further proceedings. Deputies determined the teens’ parents did not know they were out of their respective homes, the release said. Various tools taken from a vehicle in the Woods of Turpin and a cell phone taken from the Coldstream apartment complex were returned that evening, the release said. Additional property taken from the vehicles includes electronics, tools and jewelry. Exact value of the property and ownership is unknown and the investigation continues. The four juveniles also admitted burglarizing a resi-
appropriated in the budget unless the fiscal officer asks the trustees to adjust that appropriation. The trustees did not make a formal response in the audit, but Geis pointed out that having the purchase orders come through the trustees should help. • The auditor recommended that departments obtain an amended certificate if revenues collected are less than the budgeted amount. The township has agreed to file amended certificates when necessary. Donnellon said he’s confident the changes the township has made address the issues presented in the audit. “When it comes to bookkeeping, you have to cross your T’s and dot your I’s. We are doing that now,” he said. To read the audit, visit www.auditor.state.oh.us/au ditsearch/detail.aspx?Report ID=88612.
Recovered items
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office arrested four teens for theft from vehicles. There were more than 20 items of stolen property located in the suspects’ vehicle. It includes everything from GPS units and computer graphics cards to duct tape and tool boxes. Anyone missing property from their vehicle on or about July 2 in Anderson Township or adjoining communities, or those with information about the offenses, should contact the sheriff’s District 5 office, 474-5770. dence in the 4700 block of Summerside Drive in Union Township. Authorities in Clermont County are investigating that burglary and the Arbors of Anderson thefts. No charges have been filed in Clermont County at this time, the release said. For more about your community, visit Cincinnati.com/uniontownship.
Amelia High School coach guilty of sexual battery Robert M. Moore, a 22year-old former assistant basketball coach for the girls freshmen team at Amelia High School, has been found guilty of sexual battery. A jury handed down the verdict Monday, June 27. Clermont County Sheriff A.J. “Tim” Rodenberg previously stated Moore, who coached at Amelia for three seasons, attended a party with an 18-year-old high school student Jan. 8, 2011.
Evidence and statements alleged Moore and the student consumed alcohol and had consensual sex at the party, he said. Rodenberg said Moore, who lives at 4424 Festive Court in Union Township, and the student had developed a relationship prior to the party. He resigned from his coaching position Jan. 13. Moore’s sentencing is set for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, before Clermont
County Common Pleas Court Judge Thomas Herman. “The young lady was 18 years old … I don’t think anyone is looking for him to go to prison,” Clermont County Prosecutor Don White said. The maximum penalty in Ohio for sexual battery, a third-degree felony, is five years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines, according to the Ohio Legislative Service Commission.
Guardian angel helps woman pay taxes
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The Clermont County Treasurer’s Office is typically very busy on the due date for payment of first- or second-half real estate tax bills and Thursday, July 7, was no exception. As a long line of people wound through the office, waiting patiently to pay their bills, an older woman approached the counter to make her payment. The bill for the home she shares with her husband was for $435. She counted out her cash and was $20 short.
Visibly upset, the deaf woman shifted her weight on her cane. Then, a man who was waiting behind her in line stepped forward. Producing a $20 bill he walked to the woman and handed her the money. “He said I am your guardian angel and then told her to have a blessed day,” said Connie Bare, chief deputy of the Clermont Treasurer’s Office. “Everyone in the office was touched by his kind gesture. In these difficult
economic times, it is truly uplifting that there are people out there who will step forward to help those in need.” Bare said the treasurer’s office staff works closely with individuals who are having difficulties making their payments, but this is the first time she remembers a citizen stepping forward like this to help. For more information about the Clermont County Treasurer’s Office, visit the website www.ClermontTreasurer.org or call 732-7254.
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West Clermont works on summer projects
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WEST CLERMONT - The maintenance and custodial crew in the West Clermont Local School District are busy with summer projects at all 12 schools – but they’re not doing all the projects they had planned. The district originally lengthened the summer to do a number of technology renovations at Summerside, Brantner and Willowville elementary schools. The extra time was needed mostly because of the lengthy asbestos removal process and to allow time for the district staff to install new electrical systems, but most of those changes won’t hap-
pen this year, Superintendent Gary Brooks said. “We were set to proceed to those renovations, but when the levy didn’t pass in May, we decided to hold off,” Brooks said. The renovations would be paid for from the capital improvement fund, but Brooks said the school board didn’t feel the expenditures would go over well with the litany of cuts that have been made in the last two months. “Those costs come from different pots of money, but we felt it was more prudent to delay those projects,” he said. The district also has fewer staff members to do the projects because the school board cut five members of the maintenance and
custodial crew, according to Ed Dyer, the district’s director of operations. In addition, Dyer’s staff is working on a plan to accommodate the transportation changes in the district. With going to state minimum busing, Dyer is anticipating some schools will need additional striping and signage, which they’ll work on next month. While there is work going on at every school, here are some of the highlights. These facility improvements are being paid for with money from the capital fund, Brooks said. • Replacing roof at Holly Hill. • Removing tiles with asbestos in seven classrooms at Brantner.
• Replacing carpet with tile in some classrooms throughout the district, including six rooms at Holly Hill. • Replacing ceilings damaged by water and working on roof leaks throughout the district. • Reconfiguring rooms at the elementary schools and at Amelia High School. The art and music rooms will be renovated for other uses and a space at Amelia High School will be changed from a Great Oaks program room into a regular classroom. • Replacing bathroom stalls at almost every building. • Replacing broken, unsafe steps at the Amelia High School press box. • Raising the foundation slabs
that are sinking at Holly Hill. • Completing warranty work on equipment and facilities at the new Amelia and WithamsvilleTobasco elementary schools. • Patching asphalt at schools throughout the district. Dyer said all of these projects are necessary to provide clean and safe learning environments for students. “We have an obligation to keep our buildings safe, warm and dry. A lot of work we do to ensure that has to be done in the summer, when the students aren’t there,” Dyer said. “These are all important for us to do this summer.” Every building is cleaned from top to bottom each summer, he said.
New Richmond expected to be Excellent again Community Press Staff Report
Shannon Walsh and Bailey Bramble dissect a frog together during St. Thomas More seventh-grade science class.
The guts of science St. Thomas More students study life science in seventhgrade. Their study culminates in dissection of frogs, crayfish and earthworms. Lab based learning is a significant component of the science curriculum. THANKS TO PEG FISCHER.
Justin Scales and Sam Meisman dissect a frog in seventh-grade science at St. Thomas More.
The New Richmond Exempted Village School District is in line for an Excellent rating for the fourth consecutive year by the Ohio Department of Education, according to preliminary results of testing for the 2010-2011 school year. “According to the superintendent’s report I received from the state, we scored higher than the state requirement in all testing areas and higher than our similar districts,” said Superintendent Adam Bird in a press release issued July 7. “And we have a district-wide performance index of 101, the first time we’ve been over 100.” All five New Richmond schools – Locust Corner Elementary, Monroe Elementary, New Richmond Elementary, middle school and high school – exceeded the state requirements in all testing areas to qualify for an Excellent rating. School and district performance reports are issued annually by the Ohio Department of Education, detailing students’ performance on standardized statewide tests, rates of improvement on those tests,
student attendance and graduation rates. The only state performance measure not met by the district in the preliminary report was Adequate Yearly Progress in the area of special education math. “I believe we have a chance for Excellent with Distinction,” said Bird. “We’re still waiting for the value-added results which will be released Aug. 16.” The value-added component of Ohio’s school report card system measures growth or improvement to determine the value gained by a student during a time period. Districts meeting the value-added component are moved up one step in the state ratings. The minimum requirement by the state is a passing rate of 75 percent in each testing area. New Richmond exceeded 90 percent in six of the 23 testing areas and was higher 80 percent in all but one area – 10th-grade math. “I am very pleased with the efforts of our students and staff,” said Bird. “However, we are concerned with the 5 to 10 percent of our students not passing the state tests and we will be focusing more attention on those students.”
2011 Grant Career Center graduates The 161 seniors in the Grant Career Center Class of 2011 received their Career and Technical Education Certificates and Career Passports at a Senior Recognition and Award Ceremony at Bethel-Tate Middle School May 24. The students received diplomas from their home high schools of Bethel-Tate, FelicityFranklin, New Richmond or Williamsburg. Honored as valedictorians at the Career Center were Sarah Foster, Cosmetology; Sean Hennies, Carpentry; Nikki Houlihan, Medical Information Tech; and Cody Morehouse, Carpentry, all from Bethel-Tate High School. Honored as the College Tech Prep valedictorian was Laura Buckler, College Tech Prep Allied Health Science. The following students were named Outstanding Seniors in their respective programs: Mathias Marlow, Auto Collision; Anita Appelmann, Horticulture; Jacob McKinney, College Tech Prep Engineering Design; Laura Buckler, College Tech Prep Allied Health Science; Katherine Kroeger, Culinary Careers; Garrett Baker, Metal Fabrication; Nikki Houlihan, Medical Information Tech; Elijah Wright, Business and Finance; Sarah Foster, Cosmetology; Morgan Summers and Emily Smiddy, The Teacher Academy; Alex Forsee, Automotive Service Technology; Cody Morehouse, Carpentry; and Kayla Wise, Cooperative Education. The following students completed the requirement of their career training curriculum and were presented with Certificates of Completion from Superintendent Kenneth Morrison: Allied Health Science: Lindsey Bicknell, Molly Ryan Bruns, Laura Ann Buckler, Stephanie Day, Sarah Joy Eubanks, Amanda Machele Gettes, Brooke Elizabeth Hensley, Brooke Daniell Hollifield, Madisen Renee Hutchinson, Shane Christopher Kabler, Katie Lynn Kilgore, Whitney Paige Lefker, Kayla
Marie Maupin, Tanna Marie Murphy, Chelsea Kay Pennington and Krista Ann Sells. Auto Collision: Tyler Catron, Steven Day, Destiny Rae Hackney, Kevin Hamblin, Richard Klette, Jr., Dustin Lambert, Mathias Marlow, Tanner May and Trent Ragland. Automotive Service Technology: Chadwick Clark, Josh Closser, Cody Eubanks, Alex Forsee, Jared Miller, William Rogers, Marlanna Elise Tackett, Jacob White and Cody Wiedemann. Business and Finance: Brandon Corey Bishop, Taylor A. Eckart, Jeffrey Hensley, Kimberly Louise Philhower, Rhonda Lynn Wombles and Elijah S. Wright. Carpentry: Nathan Robert Emmich, Cody Furhman, Tyler Gohs, Sean Hennies, Tyler James Herman, Nathan Humfleet, Nathan J. Kirtley, Richard Lee II, Cody Morehouse, Delmas G. Pack III, Trenton Ray Turner, Justin Earl Underwood, Jesse Adam James Walls, Anthony Wayne Ward Jr. and Kimberly Ann Workman. Cooperative Education: Corey Christopher Altman, Jacob Ryder Peace Baker, Kimberly N. Benjamin, Jesse Allen Carter, Dakota Coleman Felts, Jessica Lana Foley, Marshall Jordan Godwin, Tyler Nichole Gould, Kayla L. Hively, Josh Hunt, Caleb E. Knipp, Taylor Christian McCollum, Gregory T. Nelson, Brittney Gayle Parker, Thomas Henry Proffitt, Ashley N. Whisner and Kayla J. Wise. Cosmetology: Brittany N. Abbinante, Ashley N. Bauman, Megan Berger, Destiny Krischelle Elkins, Bridgette N. Ellis, Stacy Faddis, Breanna M. Farley, Sarah N. Foster, Racheal Renee Gaghan, Melanie M. Jenkins, Rikki M. Merrick, Robyn Lee Morgan, Jessica Oakley, Rachael K. Schweitzer, Courtney Tebelman, Katelyn Terwilliger and Samantha Varner. Culinary Careers: Natasha M. Bailey, Keri Marie Broyles, Lisa Marie Dryer, Katherine Diane Kroeger, Angela Marie McNamara, Kris-
tene N. Miller, Ryan Pirrello, Casey Rockholt, Derek Rosenow, Julie Rae Sexton, Mary Elizabeth Sparks, Anthony Nicholas Tharpe, Cory Ray Wilhoit and Michael Dean Wilhoit. Engineering Design: Jon Thomas Brunton, James Brady Dufau, James Martin, Jacob Alexander McKinney, Jessie Rust, Dennis Sandker, Jordan Shouse, Jessica Thacker and Zachery Aaron Vinson. Horticulture: Anita Rae Appelmann, Nicole Fannin, Marilee Fehr, Norma Jean Fletcher, Dawn Morris, Alexandra Marie Parritt, Heather Marie Radenheimer, Elizabeth Shepherd, David Paul Whittaker, Kayla Rose Williams and Courtney Rae Wilson. Medical Information Tech: Kaitlyn M. Alsept, Trisha Renee’ Jean Burton, Amanda L. Davis, Jaimie E. Flarida, Rebekah Leann Hedge, Nikki C. Houlihan, Hannah B. Kareth, Natalie Dawn Oberschlake, Rachelle Reardon, Haley Nicole Richards, Lindsey Renea Shelton, Elsie Jean Silman and Ashley Ann Walker. Metal Fabrication: Garrett Baker, Terry J. Battle, Nick Bowling, Anthony Coburn, Andrew S. Collopy, Jerry L. Cramer, Cory Dabbs, Steven T. Erbe, Mitchell L. Giar, Michael A. Gilbert, Ryan W. Harris, Ronald J. Healey, Mounir Michael Humedan, Jacob D. Jackson, Zachery Neal, Blake C. Payne, Michael P. Seng and Kurtis Stevens. The Teacher Academy: Miles Derkson, Tess Nicole Jenike, Kallie Charlene Long, Tyler Roa, Emily Sue Smiddy, Morgan Summers and Rebekah Jordan Taylor.
Scholarships
The Keith Boys Grant, a $500 scholarship, presented annually to an outstanding Engineering Design student pursuing education in that field, was given to Jacob McKinney. A $500 scholarship developed by the Grant Career Center staff, and designated as The Grant Faculty and Staff Award, was presented to six outstanding seniors: Katherine Kroeger, Culinary Careers; Cody Morehouse,
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College Tech Prep Valedictorian Laura Buckler shares words of wisdom and advice with the Class of 2011 at the Grant Career Center Senior Recognition Ceremony May 24. Carpentry; Rebekah Taylor, The Teacher Academy; and Laura Buckler, Sarah Eubanks and Krista Sells, College Tech Prep Allied Health Science. A Success Grant was awarded to Kimberly Workman, Carpentry. The Sarah Jo Swarthout Memorial Award was given to Katherine Kroeger, Culinary Careers; and Sarah Foster, Cosmetology. The Mount Carmel Garden Club Scholarship was awarded to Marilee Fehr, Horticulture.
Awards
The James Lumpkins Award, presented to a student pursuing a career in the military, was awarded to Nathan Emmich, Carpentry. English Awards: Anita Appelmann, Nicole Fannin, Marilee Fehr, Jessica Foley, Alex Forsee, Sarah Foster (2), Sean Hennies (2), Jeff Hensley, Tyler Herman, Nikki Houlihan (2), Mounir Humedan, Katie Kroeger (2), Dustin Lambert, Cody Morehouse, Trent Ragland, Marlanna Tackett, Cody Wiedemann, Courtney Wilson (2), Kayla Wise, and Elijah Wright (2). Social Studies Awards: Nick Bowling, Steven Day, Nathan Emmich, Jaimie Flarida, Sarah Foster,
Ryan Harris, Nikki Houlihan, Katie Kroeger, Cody Morehouse, Thomas Proffitt, Casey Rockholt, Marlanna Tackett, Michael Wilhoit, Kayla Wise, Kimberly Workman, and Elijah Wright. Science Awards: Laura Buckler, Norma Jean Fletcher, Alex Forsee, Sarah Foster, Sean Hennies, Nikki Houlihan, Mounir Humedan, Katie Kroeger, Dustin Lambert, and Elijah Wright. Math Awards: Stacy Faddis, Nicole Fannin, Sarah Foster, Sean Hennies, Nikki Houlihan, Mounir Humedan, Katie Kroeger, Mathias Marlow, William Rogers, and Elijah Wright (2). Perfect Attendance: Kaitlyn Alsept, Lindsey Bicknell, Tom Brunton*, Laura Buckler*, Cody Eubanks, Sarah Eubanks, Jaimie Flarida, Amanda Gettes, Kevin Hamblin, Madisen Hutchinson, Jacob McKinney*, Jared Miller*, Alexandra Parritt, Kimberly Philhower, Casey Rockholt*, Jessie Rust, Dennis Sandker*, Krista Sells, Lindsey Shelton*, Elsie Silman, Jessica Thacker, Jacob White, and Elijah Wright. * Students had perfect attendance for both years at Grant Career Center.
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Long jump home to ’Burg brings success By Ben Walpole bwalpole@communitypress.com
Clayton Scheidler wasn’t sure what to make of the new kid. It was early summer, 2010 and Scheidler was coming off a sophomore track season that saw him set several Williamsburg High School records in the sprint events. And now here was this transfer student, Kyle Donthnier, showing up for summer workouts – athletic and fast. Word was he had just placed seventh in the long jump at the Utah state track meet that spring. Utah? A transfer to Williamsburg from Utah? Scheidler was skeptical, to say the least. “I honestly was scared at first when he came here,” Scheidler remembered. “I thought he was gonna take my spot. “I thought, ‘He’s gonna break all my records. That’s not cool.’” Little did he know. • The transfer from Utah to Williamsburg was not so unlikely as it might seem on the surface, given the Donthnier family history. Kyle’s parents – Matthew and Vicki (nee Cook) Donthnier – were born and raised in Williamsburg. Matthew graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1987; Vicki from Clermont Northeastern in 1990. Kyle’s grandfather was the pastor at the Williamsburg Pentacostal Church. Kyle himself was born in town. But in 1999, Matthew’s job in human resources at Procter & Gamble took the family on what would become an 11-year odyssey across the country.
THANKS TO MATTHEW DONTHNIER
The national-qualifying Ohio Pride 4x100 relay team of, from left, Milan Riddle (Lockland), Kyle Donthnier (Williamsburg), Macerio Clark (Princeton) and Clayton Scheidler (Williamsburg). Two years in Delaware, seven in Missouri near St. Louis and two more in Ogden, Utah. By the time the family decided to move back to ’Burg, being the new kid in school was old hat for Kyle and his younger twin sisters, Alexis and Alyssa (now rising sophomores at Williamsburg). “I’ve had three other first days so I knew what to expect,” Kyle said. For a kid attending his third high school in four years, Williamsburg proved the perfect destination for senior year. “Moving Kyle his senior year is very, very risky from a socialization standpoint,” his father said. “A small school was just what he needed.” Kyle admittedly did not enjoy the transition from Missouri to Utah – “The cultures were totally different,” he said. Weber High School in Utah had around 800
students per graduating class. Cut a zero off that number and you’re more in ’Burg’s range. “I think it’s a lot better because you know everybody,” Kyle said. “At my old school I’d see a new kid every day. Here, it’s a lot more personal.” Williamsburg was exactly what Matthew and Vicki expected, despite their 11 years away. “Pete the Barber, the guy who cut my hair when I was a kid, is still there,” Matthew said. “Not a lot has changed. Williamsburg doesn’t change a whole lot over the years. It has a very strong sense of community – very family-focused, very community-focused. “Everybody knows everybody, and everybody cares. I love it.” • Track and field helped ease the adjustment for Kyle.
Swim team tryouts
The M.E. Lyons YMCA/Anderson Barracudas swim teams have one tryout date set for swimmers who are interested in becoming a member of one of the premier YMCA/USA Swim Teams in the country. The M.E. Lyons YMCA/Anderson Barracudas Swim Team has consistently produced some of the top swimmers in the area and provides an atmosphere of fun and camaraderie for swimmers aged 6 to 18 of all ability levels. The team has practice groups in both Anderson as well as at the Campbell County YMCA and Clermont County YMCA. The tryout date is Thursday, July 21, at the M.E. Lyons YMCA, 8108 Clough Pike. Registration is at 2:30 p.m. and the tryout begins at 3 p.m. Tryouts are free. Call Jeremy Bannon at 474-1400 with questions.
Baseball tryouts
Select baseball tryouts
A select 10U baseball team is having a tryout in the Milford and Loveland area on Aug. 1. For more information, e-mail Erik at Miamivilleselect@hotmail.com.
Baseball tryouts
Cincinnati Stix baseball tryouts are July 23 and 30 at Phillips Park, Loveland. Visit www.cincinnatistix.com for more information.
High hopes
Clayton Scheidler, too, has a bright track and field future. This is his first summer as a member of the Ohio Pride AAU track club, meeting new teammates from around the Cincinnati area. “It was kind of weird at first because I walked in there, and I didn’t have a clue who these people were,” Scheidler said. “And they’re like ‘You’re the fast kid from Williamsburg who always beats everybody.’ “I’m like ‘Oh yeah, I guess that’s me.’” He’s hoping a strong summer showing sets him up for a big senior year at Williamsburg, with a college scholarhip for running his main goal. him during an indoor workout and recognized his potential. “I said, ‘You’re longjumping. You’re mine,’” Jung said. “I didn’t really give a chance to say no. “The vertical jump, the speed – I could just tell if he really wanted to, he could be an exceptional jumper. He’s just about a pure, natural long jumper.” The two developed a quick rapport and stayed in touch throughout his senior year at Williamsburg. She even flew out to help coach him during his regional meet in May. Donthnier nearly landed a 23-foot-6 jump at the national qualifier (his left foot fell back at the last moment). He is optimistic he could place in the top three at the Junior Olympics. Jung thinks this whole year-long adventure from Utah to Williamsburg to New Orleans could be just the beginning for Donthnier. “He has so much room to improve,” Jung said. “He doesn’t even know how good he could be.” For more coverage, visit Cincinnati.com/blogs/ presspreps
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The Cincinnati Hustle (formerly the Milford Dragons), a top-rated baseball team, is conducting a 10U tryout for AABC baseball. The team’s philosophy is that hustle is the key to great players winning games and championships. The Hustle emphasizes the importance of a strong work ethic , relentless hustle and fundamental baseball knowledge on every play so our players are prepared for the next level of baseball. Open tryout dates are 3 p.m., Sunday, July 31, and 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 6, both at Finley Ray Ballpark, Milford. Visit milfordyouthbaseball.com, or contact Greg Rawlins at grawlins@cinci.rr.com.
Donthnier talked with Williamsburg head track coach Chris Rolph and immediately felt comfortable. “When I first met the track coach and the team – we started lifting last June,” Kyle said. “They acted like my best friends even after just meeting me.” Meanwhile, Scheidler’s fears about the new kid quickly subsided. If anything, this past Wildcat track season was even better than the previous one. Scheidler set school records in the 100- and 200-meter dashes, qualifying for state in each. Donthnier excelled in the long jump all season, eventually placing third in the Division III state meet. And the two joined forces with Charlie Oliver and Jason Zavislak to break the school record in the 4x100 relay and finish eighth in the state meet.
“He was the opposite (of what I worried about),” Scheidler said. “He came in and he worked with me. He pushed me. He worked with me in the weight room. “He’s the reason why I dropped a good four or five tenths off my time.” A year later, Donthnier and Scheidler are good friends, spending the summer hanging out, getting ready to travel to New Orleans together to compete in the AAU Junior Olympic Games, Aug. 1-6. As members of the Ohio Pride AAU Track Club, Donthnier and Scheidler earned a berth at nationals as part of the 4x100 relay team, along with Milan Riddle (Lockland High School) and Macerio Clark (Princeton). Donthnier also placed third in the long jump at the national qualifier to advance in his main event. “It’s kind of overwhelming to think about how high the level of competition is,” Donthnier said. • It looks as though Donthnier’s homecoming won’t just be a one-year show either. He parlayed his track success into a Division I scholarship to long jump at the University of Cincinnati in the fall. It is even more remarkable when you consider that he has only been long jumping for about 18 months. He focused on soccer for most of his childhood before getting burned out on the sport at age 16. Fortunately, his parents made him go out for track as a junior, just to keep him active. Weber High School assistant track coach/jumps specialist Andie Jung saw
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Amelia High School wide receiver Zac Hultz lines up during the EastWest game June 9 at Kings High School. The East won the game 39-35.
It feels good to be home. Though to be fair, I never actually left. I started covering sports for The Community Press in August 2000 at the ripe old age of 21. In the fall of 2005 I switched to page design and copy editing. Same company, different department. And now July 2011 completes the circle. Here I am, returning to my old community sports reporter stomping grounds. I’ve certainly been busy elsewhere. I sing and write songs for a band called The Minor Leagues. I’ve got a weekly NBA podcast called The Crab Dribble that I do with my Community Press pals, Rob Dowdy and Jason Brubaker. But something about covering community sports just feels right. It’s in my blood. Always has been, going back to the homemade sports newsletter I passed out each week
to my seventh-grade classmates at North College Hill Junior High School. And was a Ben that really long Walpole time ago. Reporter’s Like maybe Notebook 1991? Wow. So yeah, this definitely feels like a homecoming. I’ll be covering a lot of the same beats I covered at various points earlier last decade. You’ll see me in the far west, covering Glenway Avenue – West High, Taylor, Oak Hills, Elder, Seton and Mercy; the far east, covering Clermont County – Goshen, Milford, Clermont Northeastern, New Richmond, Williamsburg and Batavia; and points in between – Winton Woods, Finneytown, Mount Healthy, Aiken and St. Xavier.
A lot has changed since I last covered sports. When I first started in 2000 we had film cameras and no company email. Now they’re issuing me a cell phone, an iPad, a fancy laptop. We don’t just write for a newspaper anymore. The digital-driven news cycle means we can get you the news instantly. It’s kind of crazy, but very exciting. So, read me in the paper. But also check out the blog daily at cincinnati.com/ blogs/presspreps. Follow me on twitter at @PressPrepsBen. And please don’t hesitate to call me at 364-4497 or email bwalpole@communitypress.com with story ideas from your area, comments, suggestions, anything. I‘m excited to get back to work. Ben Walpole is a reporter for the Community Press. You can reach him at bwalpole@ communitypress.com, @PressPrepsBen or 364-4497.
Glen Este sports wrap up for spring season The following are submitted season summaries.
Baseball
Six players from the FAVC-East league champion Glen Este baseball team won all-conference honors this spring, while Mike Hatfield was named Coach-of-the-Year, as the Trojans compiled what was likely the
best winning percentage in school history with a 19-3 won-lost record. Pitcher Chris Linneman was named FAVC first-team and league co-player of the year as he recorded a 7 win, 1 loss, 1 save season, with a 1.75 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 56 innings pitched. Second team selection Pete Winegardner in 31 innings also struck out
40, while posting a 2.23 ERA with 5 wins, 1 save, and no losses. Three other hurlers recorded two wins each, Zach Mager, Mike Scholl and Corey Goedde, who also recorded two saves, as the Trojan pitching staff compiled a 2.82 team ERA. Left-fielder Austin Rieck, the team's leading batter with a .422 average, 27 hits, and 15 RBI, was
also a first-team FAVC selection. Center-fielder Anthony Clark with a .358 average and a team-leading 26 runs scored was named to the second team, as was third baseman Ryan Henning, who totaled a team high 17 RBI. Freshman Tyler Burdick, a .327 hitter with 15 RBI, was an honorable mention choice. Austin Istvan and
Heath Blandford were the team home run leaders with two each, while second baseman Nate Boston came up with key hits in several late season games. Senior shortstop Matt Jones, who missed the first ten games with a pulled hamstring, chipped in with ten RBI and a .303 batting average in the final 12 games.
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Thanks to PTO
I teach student’s with multiple disabilities at Glen Este Middle School. I would like to publicly thank the Glen Este Middle School PTO for graciously donating an iPad 2 to my classroom. I was unable to thank them at the end of school because the iPad was given to me on the very last day for teachers. I would like the community to know what the PTO has been able to provide for my students. I would not have been able to afford the iPad if not for their generosity. An iPad will provide my students with technology in developing communication skills and other life skills to help develop independence. Patty Howes, MD Teacher Glen Este Middle School, Union Twp
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What summer movie do you most look forward to seeing? What is your all-time favorite summer movie? “I just saw this wonderful film, ‘Super 8,’ written and directed by J.J. Abrams. I was prompted to see the movie because I saw a great interview of Abrams on Charlie Rose. It is a science fiction movie with superb acting and unbelievable special effects and cinematics. It runs you through a range of emotions. It is a comming of age film. It is a love story. It is the best film of the year to date! It will dominate the Academy Awards.” R.O.S. “Probably ‘Bad Teacher,’ even though we don’t go to movies much. I like Cameron Diaz, and the flyers for the movie on TV have been pretty interesting. “All time favorite summer movie? ‘Soylent Green’ – I loved the line where Charlton Heston says, ‘Soylent Green is people!!’ B.B.
“I’m looking forward to seeing ‘Cars II’ with my grandchildren. Hollywood hasn’t made many movies in recent years that make me want to buy a ticket, but I get a real kick out of being in a theater with lots of children who have a unique way of expressing their delight over a movie that doesn’t have sex, swearing and violence. The last time I had such an experience was when we saw ‘Wall-E.’” R.V.
Next question Which TV commerical really annoys you? Why? Every week The Community Journal asks readers a questions that they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to clermont@community press.com with “chatroom” in the subject line.
OFFICIALS DIRECTORY Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio Rep. Joe Uecker (R-66th District) may be reached for questions or concerns at his Columbus office at 614-466-8134, 513-532-0912 via e-mail at Joe@Joe Uecker.com. Ohio Rep. Danny Bubp (R-88th District) may be reached for questions or concerns at his Columbus office at 614-466-8134 or via e-mail at district866@ohr.state.oh.us.
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Water rates increase by 21% in 5 years
Food, gasoline and electric prices are going up. Now, the Clermont County commissioners have increased your water rates, as well, by 3 percent starting Sept. 1. Commissioners Ed Humphrey and Bob Proud both supported the measure. Archie Wilson did not. Based on the average use of 12,000 gallons per billing period, a bill will increase $1.07. While that increase doesn’t seem extreme, it is part of a rate hike history that is. This is the fourth increase in just five years. Water increased in 2007, 2008 and 2009 by 10, 2 and 4 percent. Sewer rates increased those years by 2, 5 and 5 percent. (Commissioner’s minutes, Feb. 14, 2007). There were no increases in 2010. Taken together, water went up 21 percent, and sewer by 9 percent since January 2007 levels. These rate hikes began at the start of the recession, and have occurred every year but one. They have surpassed the average rate of inflation for each year, (www.inflationdata.com) and the average yearly increase in the Median Household Income in Clermont County (1.46 percent per year). (U.S. Census.) That some commissioners
would support these hikes suggests an indifferent attitude toward the difficulties that county residents are experiencing during this econBob Turner omy. But there’s Community more. In 2006, Press guest commissioners columnist voted to have designs made for a new waterworks building “to consolidate the sewer district/utilities operation into one site location.” In February 2007, they voted to raise rates for three years, as detailed above. July 2007 saw approval for the new facility. It was to be paid for using revenue from water and sewer rates that users pay, rates that had just been raised five months before. (Commissioner’s work session August 2006, and minutes, Sept. 1, 2006; Feb. 14, 2007; July 7, 2007). The 11,000-plus-square-foot building opened in 2008 and utilized, “state-of-the-art geothermal energy for heating and cooling, permeable driveway pavers to
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Deadline is noon Friday. E-mail: clermont@communitypress.com. Fax: 248-1938. U.S. mail: The Community Journal, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, Ohio 45140. Letters, columns and articles submitted to The Community Journal may be published or distributed in print, electronic or other forms. facility? Certainly they knew these costs were coming. And as far as servicing debt, what was it for? Why was there no plan to repay it? There may be reasonable answers to these questions. But without them, this appears to be a matter of fiscal irresponsibility. If we, as stakeholders in the water resources department, are being asked to accept another rate hike, in light of the previous high increases we’ve already experienced, I believe we deserve more detailed explanations about where the money is being spent. Bob Turner has lived in Miami Township since 1998. He is a Tea Party leader and a member of the Republican Party Central Committee.
Challenge yourself to stop using crutches There’s no better excuse than a good excuse, the more creative, imaginative and unique we can make it the better. “Traffic was a bear” or “I’m just not feeling up to it today” don’t seem sufficient anymore. Google the phrase “good excuses” and you’ll discover countless web sites dedicated to providing you with endless reasons for missing work, calling in sick or not doing just about anything you can imagine. We’ve become a nation obsessed with blaming someone else for what’s wrong in our life, our community and our world. Our legislature and judicial systems have provided a helping hand by removing personal responsibility from many areas of our lives, making it someone else’s role to place and enforce boundaries on what used to be human interaction. What excuses are you emotionally attached to that are keeping you from achieving the greatness you desire? “I’m too busy” –
this used to be my favorite – “I’m too shy;” “I can’t afford it;” “No one will listen to me;” or “I’m too heavy.” Examine your speech for some Rick Barron of your absolute Community favorites; identiPress guest fy the crutch holding columnist you’re on to. Is it one you selected or one that was selected for you? The habits and emotional crutches we accept in life are often ones that were handed to us by well meaning parents, relatives and society. “Clean your plate” and “If you don’t shape up, you’ll never amount to anything” were phrases shared by “loved ones” to protect us but ultimately drive behaviors that don’t serve us. In many cases we are the products of someone else’s habitual way of thinking.
We’ve become a nation obsessed with blaming someone else for what’s wrong in our life, our community and our world. There are only two things we can control in our lives – our thoughts and our reaction to others. Use the power of your marvelous mind to shatter the paradigms you carry from others. Get emotionally involved in what you truly want from life and stop the negative thinking, excuses and procrastination. Adopt and share a positive outlook with others. Don’t participate in gossip, storytelling and the spread of rumors. Our lives are meant to be enjoyed, not endured. We’re spiritual beings sharing a physical experience, but too many of us limit ourselves, our thoughts, our goals and dreams by the well meaning words of “ghosts” from our past. Let go of the excuses
that are preventing you from achieving what you desire, what you’re here to do, the mark you’re meant to leave. Accept responsibility for your current results and change your thinking to transform your feelings and actions. You can do it, the help you need will appear as if by magic when you’re in the right frame of mind. Go ahead; what’s the best that can happen? Rick Barron is a resident of Amelia and has challenged Clermont County to collectively lose 100,000 in 100 days. Visit www.ClermontChallenge.com to join the Clermont County Health Challenge or download free health, fitness and weight loss resources. Rick can be contacted at 513-201-7891 to enroll as a Challenge sponsor or to donate prizes for the winners.
Making use of Ohio’s energy stores One of my favorite features of Ohio is its diverse landscape. From Cleveland to Cincinnati, our state boasts urban centers as well as rural, agricultural communities. As a resident of Brown County, I harbor a special appreciation for the open spaces and fertile regions of rural Ohio. In the midst of the rich soil and rolling hills of these areas is an abundance of state-owned public lands. Every Ohioan can celebrate all that our state has to offer simply because of the vast array of terrain. Within these public lands, there is a wealth of natural resources that could benefit our citizens immensely. Currently, however, the state is not taking full advantage of their potential. Our state government needs to look for new and inventive ways to manage our assets and protect our citizens from future tax hikes. Making use of Ohio’s resources can help reverse the funding
predicament that we find ourselves in today and provide alternatives to increasing the tax burden. The recently passed House Danny Bubp Bill 133 will Community ensure that the Press guest people of Ohio can benefit from columnist the natural energy stores that dot the state landscape. To accomplish this task, the legislation creates the Oil and Gas Leasing Commission. This government entity will speak for the interests of the public by guaranteeing that public land managers have license to develop their lands. The legislation will provide avenues to expand Ohio’s manufacturing base through cultivation of our natural resources. In addi-
In the midst of the rich soil and rolling hills of these areas is an abundance of stateowned public lands. Every Ohioan can celebrate all that our state has to offer simply because of the vast array of terrain. tion, House Bill 133 stipulates the steps by which Ohio can make leases that allow for gas and oil production on land under the jurisdiction of state agencies. These important initiatives will expand investments in our local economies and widen the job pool of Ohio residents. In economically trying times, the state government must find innovative solutions to alleviate the financial strain felt by Ohio’s families. Making use of what is right in front of us and what is right under
our feet should be the right of all Ohioans. As gas prices rise, other expenses simultaneously increase. For instance, our citizens end up paying more for food because the cost of transporting these products is directly related to fuel costs. Families fighting to make ends are further marginalized by this situation. I believe that House Bill 133 provides a viable answer to Ohio’s funding problems. We face an uphill battle to combat the soaring price of energy sources. The legislation allows Ohio to help itself. We need common-sense solutions that don’t involve tax raises or reliance on outside, limited funds. Through smart bills like this one, Ohio can help the middle class and enrich our state economy. Rep. Danny Bubp may be reached by calling (614) 644-6034, e-mailing District88@ohr.state.oh.us, or writing to State Representative Danny Bubp, 77 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215.
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This May We Help-designed cello stand allows people who can’t use their arms or who don't have arms to play the string instrument with their feet. JOHN SENEY/STAFF
Lori Wahl stands with some of the alpacas at the New Richmond Alpaca Farm in Ohio Township. She and her husband, Greg, opened a shop on the farm to sell products made of alpaca fiber.
Store offers items made from alpaca fiber
By John Seney
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Greg and Lori Wahl raise alpacas on their Ohio Township farm, which they open to visitors for special events throughout the year. They often get inquiries about how to purchase items made from the alpaca fiber. So they decided to open a retail outlet, The Alpaca Shop, in a building on their farm at 1240 Bethel-New Richmond Road. The shop held a grand opening in April. “It went well,” Greg said of the opening. There are no regular hours for the shop. It is open by appointment or during events at the farm. Products made from alpaca fiber sold at the shop include socks, gloves, sweaters, scarves, hats and stuffed animals. The Wahls send fiber from their alpacas to co-ops in the United States and Peru that send the finished products back to them. Visitors can buy yarn that comes directly from the animals at the farm. “We label the yarn with the animal’s name,” Lori Wahl said. The yarn also is used to
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Business: The Alpaca Shop Location: At the New Richmond Alpaca Farm, 1240 Bethel-New Richmond Road. Phone: 253-3700 Website: www.nralpacafarm.com Hours: By appointment Owners: Greg and Lori Wahl make nesting balls for sale at the shop. Birds pull yarn from the balls to make their nests. Prices at the shop range from a $20 scarf to sweaters that cost up to $160. “It’s similar to cashmere,” Lori Wahl said of the fiber. “It’s hypoallergenic and non-itch.” Alpacas are related to llamas and are native to the Andes Mountains in Peru. The Wahls have 35 alpacas on their 42-acre farm. Nine acres are fenced in for the alpacas. They started the farm in 2006 with just five alpacas. “They are easy to care for,” Greg Wahl said. “They are low maintenance. You don’t need to groom them at all.” In addition to having the animals sheared for the fiber, the Wahls sell alpacas to other farms and investors.
May We Help volunteers engineer solutions for disabilities By Kellie Geist-May kmay@communitypress.com
CLERMONT COUNTY There are organizations out there to meet the basic needs of people with disabilities, but what about the wants? Who makes sure a painter can paint when she succumbs to illness? Who helps a little girl with no arms play the cello with her feet? What about a boy with one leg who wants to ride a bike? In Greater Cincinnati, those tasks fall to a Clermont County-based organization called May We Help. “We have a team of volunteers – mostly engineers and machinists – who use their knowledge to help people in the handicapped community pursue their passions,” said Chris Kubik, the organization’s volunteer and client coordinator. “We are really a team of personal proto-typers.” The organization’s volunteers meet in Eastgate once a month to get a list of upcoming project requests and to brainstorm. Some of their inventions have included a canvas that rotates 360degrees to help someone paint, a sliding floor-rest for string instruments, a selfbalancing physical therapy scooter, a bicycle that uses one hand and one foot to peddle, a “sky hook” that holds someone’s arm up so
they can draw and more. It all started in 2006 when organization founder Bill Wood met Patty Kempf, who loved to read, but was struggling with cerebral palsy and had a hard time turning the pages. While working on an automatic page-turner, Wood met two other Bills – Bill Sand and Bill Deimling. While sharing a LaRosa’s pizza, the three decided to start May We Help with a hub in Milford. Since then, dozens of volunteers have stepped up to help. “The strength is really in our volunteers. Some of the requests we get end up being modifications (to existing equipment), but other things are made from scratch,” Kubik said. “Most of the volunteers work on these projects at work or at home with commercial grade materials. These aren’t just someone’s garage projects.” Kubik said many of the ideas start with the families who ask for help – like a bouncing baby seat over a small treadmill to help a boy with Spina Bifida learn to walk. “Most of the ideas come from the families and we give those ideas flesh and bones,” he said. “There are partnerships between the handicapped and engineering communities, but it’s usually in business. When
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This invention was created to help lift and position a keyboard and monitor for people with cerebral palsy.
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This custom trackball with clicking towers was designed for a May We Help client with very limited hand motion. A trackball is a pointing device used for electronics, like a computer mouse, and the click towers are used like the buttons on a mouse.
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Greg and Lori Wahl sell a variety of products made from alpaca fiber at The Alpaca Shop at the New Richmond Alpaca Farm in Ohio Township.
Some people with disabilities or trouble with mobility use scooters to develop particular muscles. However, because most scooters don’t stand on their own, a physical therapist often has to be there to hold the disabled person upright. With this May We Help custom-made scooter, people can do this physical therapy at home and on their own.
you try to start a business for these kinds of things, there’s such a small market that everything is really expensive. We’re a non-profit, so we only have to make one. You can be the only person in the world who needs this (invention) and that’s fine.” “This form of aid is brand new,” Kubik said. There are three other agencies in the world who do this kind of specialty work – a loose group of volunteers in Canada, a warehouse set-up in Israel and a university-connected organization in Australia, Kubik said. If a family or handicapped person contacts May We Help for basic needs – like a modified bed or handicapped ramp– the organization will
either refer them to another agency or take on the task. “When we get requests for small modifications or installations we might just do it – sometimes it’s easier that way,” Kubik said. “Those needs can put a huge financial, emotional and physical strain on the family,” volunteer Genevieve Ivers said. “We just want to enhance the quality of life for these people and, through creativity, bring some normalcy back.” May We Help is looking for people with needs as well as volunteers and donors. And they can be from outside Greater Cincinnati. For more information or to contact Kubik, visit www.maywehelp.org.
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ART EXHIBITS
Bikes in Bloom, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., City of Milford, Forty-six bicycles, tricycles, Big Wheels anything non-motorized with wheels and pedals are decorated with plants and flowers for display throughout the Milford, Miami Township and Terrace Park areas. Locations at website. Programs with locations, People’s Choice ballot and information are available at local businesses listed on website. Presented by Greater Milford Events & Arts Council. 831-4192; www.gmeac.org. Milford.
CIVIC
Miami Township Tea Party Meeting, 7-8 p.m., Miami Township Civic Center, 6101 Meijer Drive, Group of citizens concerned with direction of government at all levels. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Miami Township Tea Party. 300-4253; podioso@yahoo.com. Miami Township.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Summer Reading, 9 a.m., Clermont County Public Library Administration, 326 Broadway St., Incentive-based summer reading program for children of all ages. Theme: One World, Many Stories. Win prizes by reading books and completing activities. Free. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 732-2736; www.clermontlibrary.org. Batavia.
MUSIC - BLUES
Sonny’s Solo Blues, 7-11 p.m., Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, 697-9705; www.mamavitas.com. Loveland.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Civic Pops!, 7-9 p.m., Anderson Hills United Methodist Church, 7515 Forest Road, Cincinnati Civic Orchestra. Folk melodies Inspire the Pops. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Civic Orchestra. 231-4172; www.wguc.org/cco. Anderson Township.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Blue Chip Jazz Band, 6:30 p.m., Front Street Cafe, 120 Front St., 553-4800. New Richmond. F R I D A Y, J U L Y 1 5
BUSINESS SEMINARS
Job Search Learning Labs, 1-3:30 p.m., Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave., Technically-oriented learning opportunities for those in job transition. Free. Presented by Job Search Learning Labs. Through Dec. 16. 474-3100; www.jobsearchlearninglabs.wikidot.com. Anderson Township.
DINING EVENTS
Friday Night Grillouts, 5-8 p.m., Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Outdoor covered patio or air-conditioned dining area. Music by Kevin Fox, acoustic rock. Includes specialty, a la carte and children’s dinners. Music, fishing demonstrations and naturalist’s wildlife programs. $3.95-$9.25; parking permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 791-1663; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township. Fish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562, 1596 Ohio 131, Fish sandwiches, chicken fingers or sixpiece shrimp dinner. Includes cole slaw and French fries. Carryout available. $6 and up. Presented by Ladies Auxiliary Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562. 575-2102. Milford. TGI Friday Night Grill-Outs, 6-11 p.m., American Legion Post 450, 450 Victor Stier Drive, Food, music and entertainment. Grilled burgers, brats, metts and hot dogs. Cash bar and split-the-pot. Benefits American Legion Post 450. Price varies. 831-9876; www.post450.com. Milford.
FESTIVALS
Immaculate Heart of Mary Summer Fun Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 7820 Beechmont Ave., Rides, games for all ages, bid ‘n buy booth, food and drink booths, air-conditioned children’s area and prizes. Gambling tent and Texas Hold ‘em Tournament. Alcohol with ID and wristband. 388-4466; www.ihom.org. Anderson Township.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Summer Reading, 9 a.m., Clermont County Public Library Administration, Free. 7322736; www.clermontlibrary.org. Batavia.
MUSEUMS
Vintage Purses and Ladies’ Accessories Exhibit, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Promont House Museum, 906 Main St., Exhibit from 18901940 includes 30 purses made of shells, beads, lace, rhinestones, mesh and leather. Shoes include dainty lace boots to ornate evening slippers. Miscellaneous accessories include fans, compacts, gloves, hankies and scarves. Benefits Greater Milford Area Historical Society and Promont House. $5, $1 ages 12 and under. Presented by Greater Milford Area Historical Society. 248-0324; www.milfordhistory.net. Milford.
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FESTIVALS
Immaculate Heart of Mary Summer Fun Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 388-4466; www.ihom.org. Anderson Township.
MUSEUMS
Vintage Purses and Ladies’ Accessories Exhibit, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Promont House Museum, $5, $1 ages 12 and under. 2480324; www.milfordhistory.net. Milford.
MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK
The Roasters, 9 p.m., Putters Three-Putt Tavern, 5723 Signal Hill Court, 831-5777. Milford.
NATURE
Mother Nature’s Child Film Screening, 710 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Special viewing of inspirational new film, which discusses and demonstrates critical importance of nature in children’s lives. Featuring Richard Louv, Jon Young, David Sobel and more. Followed by discussion. Adults only. $8, free for members. Registration required. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.
RECREATION
Friday Night Racing, 7 p.m., Moler Raceway Park, 2059 Harker Waits Road, Kids Night. Late Models, UMP Modifieds, Street Stocks, and Chevettes. Bike races on the front stretch. Quarter-mile dirt oval racing. Late Models, UMP Modifieds, Chevettes and Street Stocks. Gates open 4:30 p.m. Family friendly. $13, $5 ages 7-15, free ages 6 and under. 937-444-6215. Williamsburg. S A T U R D A Y, J U L Y 1 6
ART EXHIBITS
Bikes in Bloom, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., City of Milford, 831-4192; www.gmeac.org. Milford.
AUCTIONS
Dessert Auction, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Columban Church, 894 Oakland Road, Homemade desserts auctioned. Preview at 11 a.m. with auction starting at noon. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Sound Chorus. 554-2648; www.cincinnatisound.org. Loveland.
EDUCATION
Ohio Driver Intervention Program, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Clermont Recovery Center, 1088 Wasserman Way, State-approved Adult Remedial Driving Program for two-point credit against drivers license. $85. Registration required. 735-8100; www.recoveryctr.org. Batavia. Getting Started in Genealogy, 10-11:30 a.m., Doris Wood Branch Library, 180 S. Third St., Topic: Library Resources. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Genealogical Society. 732-2128; www.rootsweb.com/~ohclecgs. Batavia.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Jazzercise, 7:45-8:45 a.m. and 9-10 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church Milford, $37 per month. 476-7522; www.jazzercise.com. Milford.
MUSIC - BIG BAND
Thirty-Piece Ohio Military Band Concert, 2-4 p.m., Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 201 Riverside Drive, In conjunction with Sesquicentennial of the Civil War exhibit. Light refreshments provided. Free. 6835692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland.
FILE PHOTO
The Williamsburg Garden Club Home Garden Tour is at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 16. It is a self-guided tour of eight private gardens and is rain or shine. Cost is $8, $7 advance. Tickets will be available the day of the tour for $8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Windy’s World, 127 W. Main St. Call 724-3001 or 625-2602 or visit www.williamsburg-garden-club.org. Pictured is a landscaped pond area from a past garden tour. S U N D A Y, J U L Y 1 7
ART EXHIBITS
NATURE
Saturday Stream Exploration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Splash, play and explore within boundaries of Stream Access B and descend to stream, where naturalist will be stationed with collecting equipment, ID sheets and other info. Parents must be present at all times. Family friendly. $8, $6 seniors and active military, $3 children, free ages 2 and under and members. Registration required. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township. Introduction to Family Nature Scrapbooking, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Start a scrapbook to record, share, remember and celebrate your time spent outdoors. Trail guides leads children on nature hike . $30, $25 members for adult/child pair. Registration required by July 5. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.
RECREATION
Sporting Women Outdoor Recreation Workshop, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Eastern Hills Rod and Gun Club, 5595 Anstaett Road, Outdoor sporting and recreational workshop, over 20 classes offered, lunch and drinks provided. $40. Registration required. 4845403; www.sportingwomen.org. Owensville. 5K for the Levy, 7:30-11 a.m., Thomas A. Wildey Center, 2040 Ohio 50, Registration begins 7:30 a.m. Run/Walk on 3.1-mile scenic course, starting and ending at the Wildey Center. Awards given to the top male and female runners and walkers. Awards for top runners and walkers in each age division. Post race: awards, refreshments and music. Free Kids Fun Run follows awards. Benefits Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities. $15. Registration required. 6586225; www.clermontdd.org. Owensville.
VOLUNTEER EVENTS
Garden Volunteers Needed, 6:30-11:30 a.m., Loveland Primary/Elementary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road, Working in vegetable/flower gardens, on nature trail and in orchard. Reservations required. 3242873; www.grannyusgardenschool.com. Loveland.
Bikes in Bloom, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., City of Milford, 831-4192; www.gmeac.org. Milford.
FESTIVALS
Immaculate Heart of Mary Summer Fun Festival, 3-11 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Chicken dinner available. 3884466; www.ihom.org. Anderson Township.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Summer Reading, 9 a.m., Clermont County Public Library Administration, Free. 7322736; www.clermontlibrary.org. Batavia.
MUSEUMS
Vintage Purses and Ladies’ Accessories Exhibit, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Promont House Museum, $5, $1 ages 12 and under. 2480324; www.milfordhistory.net. Milford. Sesquicentennial of the Civil War, 1-4 p.m., Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, Free. 683-5692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland. M O N D A Y, J U L Y 1 8
MUSIC - RELIGIOUS
The Handbell Choir of Germany, 7 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1950 Nagel Road, Choir of 15 young adults of the Augustine Lutheran Church in Gotha, Germany, ring five octaves of Malmark handbells. Family friendly. Free, offering accepted. 474-4938; www.lcresurrection.org. Anderson Township.
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FARMERS MARKET Loveland Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m., Loveland Station, W. Loveland Avenue, E. Broadway and Second Streets, parking lot, corner of E. Broadway and Second streets. Socially and environmentally responsible produce, meat and market items grown or made within 100 miles from Loveland. Presented by Loveland Farmers’ Market. info@lovelandfm.com; www.lovelandfm.com. Loveland.
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ART EXHIBITS
Bikes in Bloom, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., City of Milford, 831-4192; www.gmeac.org. Milford.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Summer Reading, 9 a.m., Clermont County Public Library Administration, Free. 7322736; www.clermontlibrary.org. Batavia.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-midnight, Cheeseburger in Paradise, 812 Eastgate North Road, Bring instrument. All genres welcome. Free. 967-0427. Union Township.
SUMMER CAMP - HORSES
Pony Camp, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Teal Lake Farm, 2301 Whitmer Road, Daily through July 21. Ages 5-13. Pony riding lessons, caring for ponies, crafts, nature hikes, fishing in 10acre lake and games such as apple-bobbing and scavenger hunts. Family friendly. $200. Sibling discount available, $30 off per sibling. Registration required. 532-6299. Batavia.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screenings, 9 a.m.-noon, New England Club, 8135 Beechmont Ave., For accurate blood sugar reading, do not eat after midnight. Free. Presented by Superior Care Plus. 513 2311060. Anderson Township.
RECREATION
Bingo at St. Veronica, 5 p.m., St. Veronica Parish, 4473 Mount Carmel-Tobasco Road, Parish Center. Birthday specials, raffle, Lucky Loser, giveaways and door prizes. Food and drink available. Ages 18 and up. $10, free ages 84 and up. 528-1622; www.stveronica.org. Mount Carmel.
SUMMER CAMP - MISC.
Whistle Stop Clay Works Summer Camps, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Whistle Stop Clay Works, 119 Harrison St., Gardens and Guardians. Daily through July 22. Students receive both group and individual instruction at their own level. Instructors offer patient and personal guidance. Lunch allowed for 30 minutes. Each camp session is one week. Ages 8-13. $295. Registration required. 683-2529; www.whistlestopclayworks.com. Loveland. Laffalot Summer Camps, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Columban Church, 894 Oakland Road, Daily through July 22. Campers enjoy a variety of sports, games and activities. All boy and all girl format. Bring lunch and water bottle. Ages 6-12. $102-$120 depending on location. Registration required. 313-2076; www.laffalotcamps.com. Loveland.
SUMMER CAMP - NATURE Creature Quest, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Long Branch Farm and Trails, 6926 Gaynor Road, Daily through July 22. Meet fascinating, rarely seen animals up close as you paddle your canoe onto the pond and skim the water for aquatic creatures. Ages 6-12. $220, $170 members. Registration required. Presented by Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. 8311711; www.cincynature.org/cincynaturecamp.html. Goshen Township. GARY LANDERS/STAFF
The first Queen City Sausage Festival will be 5-11 p.m. Friday, July 15, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 16, and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at Newport’s Riverfront Levee, below the Newport Aquarium. The festival celebrates the region’s rich culture and history of local sausage making with local food vendors, local beer and local musicians. Each vendor will offer their own specialty dishes using Queen City sausages (brats, metts, Italian, Andouille, Chorizo, etc.). The festival will also include a beer garden, live music, games, kids’ rides, cornhole tournaments, eating contests, festival T-shirts and hats, and more. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.queencitysausage.com. The event is hosted and presented by Queen City Sausage and Provisions LLC. Pictured is the company flag and flying pig sculpture on the roof at Queen City Sausage in Camp Washington.
PROVIDED
SUMMER CAMP - YMCA The Cincinnati Museum Center opens the exhibit, “Inspired by Anne,” Saturday, Clermont Family YMCA Pioneer Traditional Day Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., YMCA - Clermont County, 2075 Front Wheel Drive, Daily through July 22. Pioneer weekly-themed activities. Scholarship assistance available. Ages 6-8. $168, $112 members. Registration required. 742-9622. Williamsburg Township.
July 16, in the Cincinnati History Museum. The exhibit celebrates the life and work of Covington resident Anne Wainscott, 94. She was fashion illustrator for Shillito’s Department Store and the Cincinnati Enquirer for nearly five decades. The exhibit includes sketches, artwork, hand-made garments and a replica of her studio. It is through Sept. 4. Admission is free for members and included in an all museums pass: $12.50, adults; $11.50, ages 60 and up; and $8.50, ages 3-12. Visit www.cincymuseum.org or call 513-287-7000.
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Soggy spring a set-up for slimy summer slugfest With all the rainfall this spring, slug populations have been at an all-time slimy high. And these “slime balls” will destroy you favorite plants when you aren’t looking.
What are slugs and what do they do?
Slugs are simply shellless snails. These slimy creatures are mollusks, vary in size from 1⁄4 inch to 5 inchesplus, range from dark blackbrown to orange in color, are hermaphroditic (male and female) laying up to 100 eggs or more (spring and summer), and are highly dependent on moisture in the ground and surrounding habitat. The slime trails they leave behind (when moving) become silvery when dry, and are used to identify the presence of slugs (along with holes in the plant’s foliage). Slugs over-winter as adults hiding in the ground. In the summer, they hide during the day under garden debris, mulch, rocks, boards,
weeds and groundcover, to stay out of the sun and wind. A slug is 80 percent and its Ron Wilson water, slime is 98 In the p e r c e n t so Garden water, cool, dark and damp living conditions are important, and the main reason they feed at night, or during cloudy days. Slugs are especially active after rainfalls or irrigation periods. Slugs (snails) feed on a variety of living plants as well as decaying plant matter. They have chewing mouthparts and cause plant damage by creating large irregularly shaped holes in leaves with tattered edges. They prefer succulent foliage or flowers, seedlings, herbaceous plants, and fruit lying on or close to the ground, etc., but eat anything from garbage to feeding on bones. Hostas, by the way, are definitely one of
their favorite plants.
How can I control slugs in my garden?
There are several ways to help control slug populations, and in most cases, a combination of methods works best. Cultural controls: Eliminate places where slugs can hide, like stones, debris, weeds, and heavy mulches, and try to use plants less susceptible to slug damages. Open up the areas to more sunlight and airflow, which slugs do not like. Handpicking: Have a “Slugfest” to see who can pick the most slugs. Pick at night with a flashlight in hand. This is effective if done on a regular basis. Water the area before picking to entice the slugs out. Trapping: Inverted melon rinds or grapefruit halves make excellent traps. Scrape off the accumulated slugs daily and destroy them. Beerbaited traps work nicely. Use empty tuna cans, place in the ground around plants and fill
with beer (non-alcoholic beer works best). Slugs are attracted to the beer, fall in the can and drown. Empty and refill with beer as needed. Barriers: Copper barriers around beds will keep slugs from entering. Using coarse sand, crushed egg shells or used coffee grounds around desirable plants creates a border to help keep slugs out. Sprinkling the soil and or foliage with *diatomaceous earth acts as a barrier; when slugs crawl across it, they are sliced and dehydrate. Even using pine straw for mulch seems to deter slug populations. Baits: Slug baits are probably the most consistent method of slug control, but not all are labeled for around edibles (read the label). Covered containers or bait traps can be used to minimize poisoning concerns. Bonide’s SlugMagic or Espoma’s Slug & Snail Control are slug baits (less toxic/much safer) and can be used around children, pets, wildlife, the garden, etc. Natural enemies: Slugs
Business women to host breakfast tea Business women are invited to a breakfast tea event planned by the Women’s Initiative Network Committee (WIN) of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce. The traditional tea and networking event will be 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road. “The tea event will take place in the lovely setting of the Cincinnati Nature Center’s Krippendorf Lodge,” said Cyn
Macke, director of member services at the chamber. The featured program is “Natural Treasures of the Cincinnati Nature Center” presented by Connie O’Connor, director of education and visitor services. O’Connor will speak about the history of CNC and the variety of programs they offer for adults through “NatureVersity.” Lori Hansel, chair of the event said, “This is a brand-new event and oppor-
tunity where we can pull up a chair, have a cup of tea, and let the information shared by other women offer a bit of insight in our daily quest for worklife balance.” The event is $15. The cost includes the program and the tea breakfast buffet provided by Elegant Fare Catering. For details or reservations, call the chamber at 576-5000. Registrations are due by Aug. 15, and can be made at www.clermontchamber.com.
have natural enemies, including ducks, geese, chickens, snakes, toads, turtles, birds, beetles, spiders, ants, harvestmen and firefly larvae. Invite these guys to your slugfest!
Ron Wilson is marketing manager for Natorp’s Garden Stores and is the garden expert for 55KRC-AM and Local 12. Reach him at columns@ community press.com.
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Life
July 13, 2011
Easy dishes to pull out for any picnic, potluck
Rita is on vacation for the next two weeks. The following is a selection of her “best of” recipes.
It’s summer and that means lots of folks celebrating the season with family cookouts, potlucks and picnics. Here are some good “take-along” recipes that can be done in advance. And that’s a bonus for everybody, especially the cook!
Bodacious baked beans
Is there a picnic that doesn’t include baked beans? Don’t think so. But baked beans don’t have to be boring. Elevate them to new heights with this recipe which is one of my most requested picnic side dishes. Adapted from my good friend Barbara Bond’s recipe. To see a video of me making this, log onto my blog at Cincinnati.com (Cooking with Rita). 32 oz. baked beans 1 can regular, plain beans, your choice, drained 1 generous cup favorite
barbecue sauce or more 1 ⁄2 cup brown sugar 1 medium o n i o n , Rita chopped 1 Granny Heikenfeld Smith apple, Rita’s chopped but kitchen not peeled 6 strips b a c o n , sautéed and cut up Mix everything together. Pour into sprayed casserole. Bake in 350 degree oven about 40 to 50 minutes, until bubbly and no longer real runny. It gets thicker as it cools. Delicious hot, room temperature or cold. Serves six to eight.
Rita’s seven-layer salad
Anywhere from half to a pound of bacon, cut into small pieces, fried and drained 1 head of iceberg lettuce, enough to make two nice layers in a big bowl 6-7 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
10 oz. or so pkg. of frozen peas, thawed 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 bunch green onions, sliced Enough mayonnaise for last layer, a cup or so Salt and pepper Put half the lettuce in the bottom of a big bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put egg slices on top, enough to cover. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer half the green onions on. Sprinkle peas on top of that, the bacon, the rest of the lettuce, 2 cups cheddar. Spread mayonnaise on top making sure you cover the entire top. Cover and chill eight to 24 hours. To serve, sprinkle the rest of the cheddar on top and the rest of the green onions. Now if you don’t like that many green onions, leave them off of the top.
Tink Stewart’s blueberry buckle OK, so brought this me it was a recipe but I
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Tink’s touch – that extra bit of love folded in. I’ve adapted it slightly. Delicious. 2 cups flour 3 ⁄4 cup sugar 21⁄2 teaspoons baking powder 3 ⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄4 cup shortening 3 ⁄4 cup milk 1 egg slightly beaten 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (thawed and drained) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray or grease 9inch square or round pan. Blend everything but berries and beat 30 seconds. Stir in berries. Spread into pan. Sprinkle with crumb topping and bake 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Drizzle with glaze.
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⁄2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 11⁄2 to 2 teaspoons hot water
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Perfect for the little ones to mix up. You can substitute pineapple chunks for the orange sections. 1 cup mini marshmallows 1 cup sour cream, regular or light 1 cup orange sections (and these can be canned mandarin oranges, drained) 1 cup grapes 1 cup flaked coconut Mix everything together. Chill. Serves four to six.
Perfectly grilled salmon
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The 70-30 rule applies to any seafood on the grill. Have the grill hot, lightly brush both sides of the fish with oil, and start grilling skin side up with the grill closed as much as possible. (Or just put a disposable
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Rita’s version of Tink Stewart’s blueberry buckle. pan over the fish). Leave it alone until about 70 percent of the fish is done on the first side. You’ll know it by the looks and also if it will release easily. This allows the fish to form a nice crust. Turn it and finish cooking. The rule about seven to 10 minutes per inch of thickness works well, too. Here’s how I season mine: Brush four salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each, with skin (or not) on both sides with olive or other oil. Season both sides with salt and 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (this is enough for all four) and the juice of a lime (about 2 tablespoons). Grill as indicated above. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. E-mail columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.
NOTABLE Kummer earns pilot certificate
Kelley Kummer earned her recreational pilot certificate June 9. To obtain her certificate, Kummer passed an oral and a flight exam with a Federal Aviation Administration designated
flight examiner. Kummer is enrolled in the Professional Pilot Program at the University of Cincinnati. The laboratory portion of the program is taught at the Clermont County Airport. Kelley is the daughter of Jeff Kummer and Melissa Rose of New Richmond.
When she completes the two-year program, she will have earned an associate of applied science degree and a commercial pilot certificate. For information about professional pilot training at the University of Cincinnati, visit www.ucclermont.edu or call 513-732-5200.
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Community Journal
July 13, 2011
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Having family a real blessing in time of need
RELIGION Clear Mountain Church
The congregation will host Vacation Bible School “Lifeway’s Arctic Edge” from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, July 11, to Friday, July 15, at the church on Tollgate Road in Williamsburg Township. Children from 4 years old to sixthgrade are encouraged to attend. Call 377-5153 for information. The church is at 4050Tollgate Road, Williamsburg; 724-3341.
Faith United Methodist Church
The Men’s Group will sponsor a yard sale July 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For additional information call. The church is at 180 N. Fifth St. in Batavia; 732-2027.
St. Louis Church
Got talent? Share your unique brand of entertainment on stage at the annual St. Louis Church Festival Sunday, Aug. 7. The St. Louis Festival Committee members will host a Talent Show beginning at 1 p.m. The number of acts are limited to 25. No kareoke acts will be accepted. A $10 entry fee will be charged. Trophies and prize money will be awarded to the top three performers: First place, $100; second place, $75; and third place, $50. If needed, piano accompaniment will be provided. The final sign up is at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 17, at St. Louis, 210 N. Broadway St. in Owensville. Call Peg at 460-7666 for more information. The church is at 210 N. Broadway St. in Owensville; 732-2218.
Williams Corner Church of God
Church members will host the third annual “Car Show at the Corner” Saturday, July 16. This car show is also known as The Larry Cooper Memorial Car Show. Car registration is free and open from 9 a.m. to noon. Awards will be presented at 3 p.m. in the following categories: Best Chevrolet, Best Ford, Best Mopar, Pastor’s Choice, Best Rat Rod and Top 40. The first 100 registered cars also receive one free meal card, a goody bag and a dash plaque. The show features door prizes, great music and great food. Spectator admission is free. The church is at 6162 Ohio 132 in Goshen. For more information call 513-625-6459 or 513-288-1977, no answer leave a message with your phone number.
got us supper and we enjoyed the fellowship and food with them. They have their plate George full between Rooks both of their Ole M o t h e r s a v i n g Fisherman hheath problems. We are so fortunate with our wonderful family.
We had a meeting with the surgeon’s gal today. She changed the bandage. We will go back Thursday. Deb got a wheelchair at the church and at the hospital Ruth Ann got a walker and other items she needs. We were blessed on Monday evening to have a neighbor bring supper to us and they also ate with us. What a blessing to have neighbors like this. Now you may wonder who is taking care of this
gal. Well now Nurse George is doing this. The nursing homes are fine, but for Ruth Ann’s needs, I can take care of her. When Ruth Ann had other surgeries I always brought her home now we have nurses coming a few times each week, we thank the Good Lord for his protection. I called the Boar’s Head Bait Shop at Afton. Mike said the fishing is still good. The crappie and bass are
going to deeper water, the temperature of the lake is in the 80s. The garden is doing good, whatever the deer will let alone of course. The raised beds are fenced and this helps. With the wet weather the big garden has been so wet. The raised beds will dry out and at some time will need to be watered. So this fall we will build five more raised beds, so we can control the amount of rain. During
heavy rain I can cover. Them that will help. We have planted 18 blueberry plants and more black raspberries. We have eight plants so we got eight quarts of berries. Start your week by going to the church of your choice and praise the Good Lord. God bless all. More later. George Rooks is a retired park ranger. Rooks served for 28 years with the last five as manager of East Fork State Park.
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Saint Mary Church,Bethel
All Saints Lutheran Church 445 Craig Road Mt. Carmel, Ohio 45244 513-528-0412
3398 Ohio SR 125 Phone 734-4041
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Services: Sunday Worship 10:30 AM - Children’s Church Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM - Rangers and Girl’s Ministry Friday 24 hour prayer 6:00 PM
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
Rev. Michael Leshney, Pastor Saturday Mass – 5:00 PM Sunday Mass – 10:30 AM www.stmaryparishfamily.org
Saint Peter Church
1192 Bethel-New Richmond Rd New Richmond, Ohio 45157 Phone 553-3267 Rev. Michael Leshney, Pastor
Saturday Mass - 5:00 PM Sunday Masses – 8:30 & 11:00 www.stpeternewrichmond.org
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752-3521
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MT REPOSE 6088 Branch Hill-Guinea Pike Ken Slaughter, Pastor
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
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 School – 10:00am Morning Worship – 11:00am 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 Sunday Worship Sunday Eve. Childrens Mission Sunday Eve. Adult Discipleship Sunday Eve. Worship Wed. Eve. Adult Bible Study
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
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
9:45am 10:45am 6:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 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
Northside Baptist Church 320 Brown St. Bethel, Ohio 45106 Pastor: Ben Hurst Ph: (513) 734-6040 Sunday School 10:00-10:45 Children’s Church Provided Worship 11:00 Wednesday Prayer Service 7PM Come grow with a church on a "mission"
101 South Lebanon Rd. Loveland, OH 45140 683-4244 Lead Pastor Jonathan Eilert Pastor Grant Eckhart Saturday Service 5:00pm Sunday Services 9:00 & 10:30am No Sunday School http://www.princeofpeaceelca.org
Amelia United Methodist Church 19 E. Main St., Amelia OH 45102 ‘To become and make disciples of Christ”
You Are Invited! Sunday School ~ 9:30 am Classes for every age group
Worship Service 10:45 a.m.
A Blend of contemporary and traditional styles, with a relevant message for today!
Contemporary and Traditional live Worship Music and Multimedia
EPISCOPAL ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH & ST. THOMAS NURSERY SCHOOL 100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park,OH 831-2052
513.753.6770
*Child care for children up to 4 in a staffed nursery from 9-noon
THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN 25 Amelia Olive Branch Rd.
Sunday 10:30am ... Holy Eucharist 10:30am...Sunday School (Lil’ Samaritans) Handicap Accessible 513-753-4115 www.GoodSamaritanEpiscopal.org
EVANGELICAL FREE 5910 Price Road, Milford 831-3770 www.faithchurch.net
Services 8:00 am, 9:15 am & 11:00am Steve Lovellette, Senior Pastor Nursery proivided at all services
Take I-275 to exit 57 toward Milford, Right on McClelland, Right on Price, church soon on Right
Contemporary Service.......................9:00am Traditional Service.......................10:30am Something for children at each service
Prayer and Fasting Wednesday at 6:00pm
Pastor Mike Smith
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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
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Trinity United Methodist
4359 E. Bauman Lane | Batavia, OH 45103 Pastor, Troy P. Ervin
“Encircling People with God’s Love” 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
A New Life - A New Prospective A New Song Pastor: Michael Fite info: 753-3159 c 3868 M Man Rd., Withamsville, OH 45245 (behind the Water Works car wash) Sunday Worship. 10:00am www.newsongohio.com
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
www.williamsburgumc.com
Pastor: Rev. Duane A. Kemerley
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
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BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 W. Plane St. Bethel, Ohio 513-734-7201 www.bumcinfo.org Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45am Contemporary Worship 9:30amSunday 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; J. D. Young - Youth Pastor Janet Bowdle - Children’s Pastor
www.stthomasepiscopal.org
Sunday 8am Holy Eucharist, Rite I 9:15am Christian Formation & Discovery Hour for all ages* 10:30am Choral Eucharist, Rite II*
Located at 2580 US Hwy 50 (next to the library) or (1mile east of Owensville on 50)
www.ameliaumc.org
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
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Contemporary and traditional with live music and multi-media.
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770 South Riverside, Batavia OH 45103 Raymond D. Jones, Pastor 732-2739
Pastor James Dinkel 513-528-9142 PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)
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Sunday School 9:30am Morning Worship 10:45am Wednesday Night Worship & Prayer Service 7:00pm Nursery provided for all services/ Youth & Children’s Programs
Services Saturday at 5 p.m. Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
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2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301 Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery PASTOR JONATHAN KOLLMANN
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Bethel Nazarene Church Rev. Scott Wade, Senior Pastor Rev. Cynthia Church, Discipleship Pastor Rev. Dale Noel, Congregational Care Pastor Rev. Kent Davenport, Youth Pastor SUNDAY: Sunday School (All Ages) Worship Service Children’s Worship. (1st-5th Grades) Discipleship Hour Nursery Care Provided Handicapped Accessible MONDAY: Ladies’ Bible Study/Prayer Group WEDNESDAY: ‘Bethel Chapel’ Prayer Service Youth Group - Grades 6-12
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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
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Worship Service ...................... 10:00am Church School......................... 11:15am Fellowship/Coffee Hour after Worship Nursery Provided/Youth Group Activities 360 Robin Av (off Oak St) Loveland OH
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EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Amelia-Olive Branch Road Sunday School 9:00 am Worship 10:30 am Children’s Worship and Childcare 10:30 am http://www.emmanuel-umc.com
LOVELAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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
Amelia/Withamsville - 3mi. East of I-275
1177 West Ohio Pike (SR125)-Phone 752-2525 Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am
Rev. Kathleen B. Haines, Pastor 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 MULBERRY WESLEYAN CHURCH 949 SR Bus. 28, Milford 831-3218 Eric George, Pastor Kent Underwood, Minister of Worship & Music
9:30am Sunday School Worship/Children’s Church 10:30am Tuesday Adult Bible Study/Prayer Mtg 7:00pm Wednesday Youth Mtg. 7:00pm Friday Young Adult Mtg. 7:30pm “A friendly Church for the Whole Family”
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THE AMELIA
Arrests/citations
Robert A. Fambry, 19, 623 Regent Road, disorderly conduct, June 21. Sean McKeehan, 19, 623 Regent Road, disorderly conduct, June 21. Seth Paynter, 19, 1297 White Oak Road, disorderly conduct, June 21. Juvenile, 17, disorderly conduct, June 21.
Incidents/investigations Criminal damage
Fender damaged on vehicle at 3375 Huntsman Trace, June 22.
Disorderly conduct
Fight reported at 3377 Huntsman Trace, June 21.
Theft
Gasoline not paid for at Speedway; $50 at 51 W. Main St., June 22.
BATAVIA
Arrests/citations
William Blevins, 24, 100 Broadway No. 6, aggravated menacing, June 19. Marvin Johnson, 45, 630 E. Main St., criminal trespass, June 20. Michael Autry, 34, 179 N. 6th St., warrant, June 11.
Incidents/investigations Aggravated menacing
Male was threatened at 150 Broadway, June 19.
Criminal trespass
Trespassing on property at East Main Street, June 20.
Theft
Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers; $43 at East Main Street, June 11. Money, etc. taken from vehicle at area of North 3rd St. and Wood Street, June 14. Three AC units taken from Red Barn Flea Market; $25,000 at Haskel Lane, June 20.
NEW RICHMOND
Arrests/citations
Paul S. Ferguson, 40, 319 Main St., warrant, June 16. Robert G. Solis, 48, 205 Walnut St., recited, June 17. John P. Strunks, 28, 2378 Ohio 132, warrant, June 18. Marie R. Augst, 33, 718 Washington St., open container, June 23. Rodney Small, 46, 718 Washington St., open container, June 23. Amanda R. Sapp, 24, 96 Broadway, warrant, June 24.
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PIERCE TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations
Christopher D. Patton, 26, 3527 Ohio 132, theft, obstructing official business, June 18. Juvenile, 17, theft, June 18. Brandy Hensley, 35, 314 St. Andrews No. C, domestic violence, June 18. Juvenile, 15, underage consumption, June 21. Amber Martin, 22, 1880 Possum Hollow, warrant, June 17. Spencer C. Cox, 21, 1439 Gumbert, warrant, June 18. Clyde Parker III, 24, 2361 Laurel Lindale, warrant, June 19. Anna M. Foley, 21, 1346 Locust Lake, warrant, June 22.
Incidents/investigations Assault
Male was assaulted at 1721 Ohio Pike, June 20.
Breaking and entering
Unlisted items taken at 326 St. Andrews No. C, June 20. Entry made into barn at 1296 Ohio 749, June 22.
Domestic violence
At St. Andrews Drive, June 18.
Theft
Merchandise taken from Walmart; $284 at Ohio Pike, June 18. Merchandise taken from Walmart; $221 at Ohio Pike, June 18. TV taken; $450 at 366 St. Andrews No. D, June 19. Sewer grate taken at Kroger at Ohio Pike, June 21.
UNION TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations
Stephanie I. Gehring, 28, 600 University Lane, driving under suspension, June 20. Christopher Blevins, 23, 4706 Beechwood, driving under suspension, June 20. Gregory Ravenscraft, 50, 285 Sherwood, theft, June 20. Amber Casarrurias, 25, 20 Arrowhead Trail, drug paraphernalia, child endangering, June 18. James E. Geran Jr., 38, 543 Virgel Road, warrant service, June 18. Kevin L. Webster, no age given, 451 Yarabee, open container, June 17. Edward Malicoat, no age given, 439 Yarabee, warrant service, June 17. Weston W. Reynolds, 26, 105 Sunset, open container, June 20. Ronald A. Rogers, 24, 484 Old Ohio 74, drug possession, no drivers license, June 19. Chad M. Shaw, 38, 5009 Beechwood, theft, drug possession, June 18. Carie Keoler, 29, 4513 Eastwood, driving under suspension, June 21. John C. Davis Jr., 29, 7 Montgomery Way No. 7, driving under influence, drug paraphernalia, June 21. Tylor Crist, 20, 433 Old Ohio 74, criminal damage, June 20. Christopher R. Hunley, 36, 12996 Ohio 774, fictitious tags, June 21. Justin Allegra, 21, 446 Odin Drive,
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Alex J. Clark, 21, 474 Old Ohio 74, assault, criminal damage, June 25. Lauren Phillips, 30, 1684 Tonopah, drug abuse, child endangerment, June 24. Jason Samaan, 32, 1684 Tonopah, drug possession, drug instrument, child endangerment, June 24. Brandi Fuhrman, no age given, White Chapel Court, driving under suspension, June 23. Jeffrey R. Crouch, 36, 11 Arrowhead, driving under influence, June 25. Daniel Vice, 29, 4703 Ohio 276, open container, June 24. Jonathan Fryman, 24, 219 Savannah, driving under suspension, June 25. James K. Johnson, 30, 499 Old Boston Road, driving under suspension, June 29. Brandi Jernigan, 28, 1257 Birchville, driving under suspension, June 25. David L. Harrison, 18, 5769 Glow Court, no drivers license, June 26. Patrick Claypool, 41, 3923 Greentree, menacing, June 23. Laura Fore, 26, 847 Gay St., theft, June 25. Jamie Allender, 27, 1075 Fox Run, theft, June 25. Christopher Hornsby, 27, 1075 Fox Run, theft, June 25. Tiffany A. Colwell, 19, 1075 Split Rail, drug instrument, paraphernalia, obstructing official business, June 20. Ian R. Mealey, 29, 4352 Spring Meadows, driving under suspension, June 20. Nicholas C. Luck, 29, 2730 Ohio 222, drug instrument, June 20. Juvenile, 17, drug paraphernalia, drug possession, June 26. Triba Drygeldin, 18, 1970 Wolfangle, drug possession, June 26. Jonathan A. Fryman, 24, 219 Savannah, theft, June 25.
Incidents/investigations Aggravated menacing
Male was threatened at 4274 Babson Park Drive, June 20.
Assault
Female was assaulted at 4455 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road, June 17. Female was assaulted at 475 Piccadilly, June 27.
Burglary
Entry made into residence at 4731 Shephard, June 21. TV and laptop computer taken; $1,218 at 109 Newlun, June 23. TV and laptop computer taken; $1,900 at 4585 Timberline, June 28. Monies taken; $150 at 1200 Mt. Carmel Tobasco, June 25. Laptop computer taken at 3881 Old Savannah, June 22. iPod and coins taken at 4577 Foxfire, June 23.
Criminal damage
Window shot with BB gun at 484 Old Ohio 74, June 27. Window broken in vehicle at 775 Rue Center Court, June 23.
Misuse of credit card
Female stated card used with no authorization at 775 Pickett Way, June 17. Female stated card used with no authorization at 3793 Arbor, June 27.
Theft
Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers; $10 at Ohio Pike, June 19. Merchandise taken from Walmart; $32 at Eastgate Blvd., June 19. Jewelry, etc. taken at 4637 Blackberry Lane, June 17. Jewelry taken from Meijer at Eastgate Blvd., June 17. Checks taken at 4309 Long Lake No. 6111, June 17. Merchandise taken from Walmart; $153 at Eastgate Blvd., June 17. Computer equipment and services taken; $1,750 at 4324 Aicholtz, June 22. Purse taken from vehicle at 970 Crisfield, June 22. Merchandise taken from Home Depot; $60 at Ohio Pike, June 22. Coins taken; $60 at 992 Clepper Lane, June 22. Laptop computer taken from vehicle at Terrace Ridge, June 21. iPod, briefcase, etc. taken from vehicle at 1177 Westchester Way, June 20. Bottles of vitamins taken from Kroger; $45 at Ohio Pike, June 21. Unlisted items taken at 966 Glendale, June 20. Drain cover taken at 1188 Ferris Road, June 21. Checks taken at 1105 Shayler Road, June 21. A watch and sunglasses taken from Dillard’s; $165 at Eastgate Blvd., June 27.
Money taken from coin machines; $845.75 at 4501 Eastgate Blvd., June 28. AC unit taken; $1,200 at 827 Eastgate, June 28. Purse taken at Splash & Dash at Clepper Lane, June 28. Jewelry taken at 4594 Brookview, June 28. Gun and jewelry taken at 4083 Pleasant St., June 26. CDs and jewelry taken from vehicle; $1,240 at 572 Davis, June 23. Trailer and air compressor taken; $5,075 at 485 Ohio Pike, June 27. Cellphone taken at 4210 Roundhouse, June 26. Merchandise taken from Kroger; $10 at Old Ohio 74, June 23. iPod and money taken at Lens Crafters; $620 at Eastgate Blvd., June 23. Money taken from vehicle; $250 at 3811 Rohling Oaks, June 23. Cash and cigarettes taken at Salvation Army; $234 at Eastgate Blvd., June 23.
Vandalism
Restroom damaged at Clepper Park at Summerside Road, June 30.
WILLIAMSBURG
Arrests/citations
Danny W. Dickerson, 29, 2191 E. Ohio Pike No. 215, disorderly conduct while intoxicated, June 20. Brian A. Blatchford, 18, 2191 E. Ohio Pike No. 215, underage consumption, June 20.
Incidents/investigations Passing bad checks
Aggravated menacing
At 9 Estate Drive, Amelia, June 28.
Assault
At 2061 Ohio Pike, Amelia, June 28. At 2780 Lindale Mount Holly Road, Amelia, June 28. At 457 Shannon Court, Batavia, June 30.
Attempt - use for ORC arrest offense code only
At 4255 Taylor Road, Batavia, June 29.
Breaking and entering
At 4287 Armstrong Blvd., Batavia, June 16.
Burglary
At 1103 Stonelick Woods Circle, Batavia, June 28. At 1146 Fagins Run Road, New Richmond, May 27. At 307 Stonelick Woods Drive, Batavia, June 30. At 4106 West Fork Ridge, Williamsburg, July 31.
Criminal damaging/endangering
At 1460 Thomaston Woods, Amelia, June 29. At 232 Apples Way, Batavia, Oct. 17. At 2811 Riggs Lane, Batavia, June 30. At 3611 Jackson Pike, Williamsburg, June 29. At 40 Donna Drive, Amelia, June 28. At 4327 Cordial Place, Batavia, June 29. At 4950 Ohio 132, Batavia, June 28. At 78 Lucy Creek, Amelia, June 30.
Criminal mischief
At 2191 Ohio Pike, Amelia, June 29. At 38 Wolfer Drive, Amelia, July 1. At 3852 Golden Meadow Court, Amelia, June 30.
Domestic violence
At Bethel New Richmond Road, New Richmond, June 28. At U.S. 50, Batavia, June 30.
Bad check issued to Medary’s; $847.85 at 268 W. Main St., June 21.
Endangering children
I-Pod taken from vehicle at 70 Highmeadow Lane No. 10, June 21.
Failure to confine a canine
Theft
CLERMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests/citations
Alan L. Humfleet, 48, forgery at 1135 Ohio Pike, Amelia, June 29. Nicholas Lee Melvin, 25, Western Ave., Mt. Orab, theft at 4106 West Fork Ridge, Williamsburg, July 1. Dillon L. Mathews, 19, 71 Barmill Drive, Loveland, domestic violence at 2320 Hwy. 50, Batavia, June 30. Bridget A. Sandlin, 33, 4115 West Fork Ridge, Batavia, endangering children at 4115 West Fork Ridge Drive, Batavia, June 30. Juvenile, 16, criminal damaging/ endangering, Batavia, June 9. Juvenile, 17, criminal damaging/ endangering, Batavia, June 29. Juvenile, 15, criminal damaging/ endangering, Batavia, June 29. James Wayne Ritchie, 68, 226 Front Street-homeless sleeping in car, New Richmond, forgery at 1146 Fagins Run Road, New Richmond, June 8. Anna Marie Marck, 28, 619 Market Street, New Richmond, theft at 1146 Fagins Run Road, New Richmond, July 2. Marc V. Ramano, 22, 4430 Mount Carmel-Tobasco, Cincinnati, receiving stolen property at parking lot 500 University Lane, Batavia, June 30. Chuckie L. Ratliff, 28, 529 Aspen Glenn, Apt. 208, Cincinnati, breaking and entering, theft at 4287 Armstrong Blvd., Batavia, June 29. Chuckie L. Ratliff, 28, 529 Aspen Glenn, Apt. 208, Cincinnati, resisting arrest at 20 Estate Drive, Amelia, June 28. Mark Vauter, 48, 1751 East Ohio Pike Lot No. 124 B, Amelia, breaking and entering, theft at 4287 Armstrong Blvd., Batavia, June 29. Aaron Hasan Dayi, 23, 1524 Bethel New Richmond Road, New Richmond, domestic violence at 1524 Bethel New Richmond Road, New Richmond, June 28. Nancy Bowles, 29, 243 Schlitz Drive, Fayetteville, theft at 3806 Hwy. 50, Marathon, June 29. Gilbert Emerson Jester, 64, 2232 Ohio Pike, Amelia, criminal damaging/ endangering, violate protection order or consent agreement at 3611 Jackson Pike, Williamsburg, July 4.
Incidents/investigations Abusing harmful intoxicants
At Clough Pike & Gate Tree Lane, Batavia, June 28.
At 4115 West Fork Ridge Drive, Batavia, June 30.
At Harvey Road/Laurel Nicholsville Road, New Richmond, June 30.
Forgery
At 1135 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Dec. 5. At 1146 Fagins Run Road, New Richmond, May 27.
Menacing
At 231 Eastfork Crossing, Batavia, June 28. At 458 Shannon Court, Batavia, June 30.
Receiving stolen property
At parking lot 500 University Lane, Batavia, June 20.
Resisting arrest
At 20 Estate Drive, Amelia, June 28.
Runaway
At 1560 Bethel New Richmond Road, New Richmond, June 29.
Theft
At 1146 Fagins Run Road, New Richmond, May 27. At 4317 Marbe Lane, Batavia, June 29. At 1225 Nottingham Road, Amelia, June 28. At 1334 Inlet Court, Amelia, June 28. At 1508 Stonelick Woods Court, Batavia, June 29. At 1704 Stonelick Woods Court, Batavia, June 29. At 202 Stonelick Woods Drive, Batavia, June 29. At 2105 Stonelick Woods Court, Batavia, June 29. At 2200 Winemiller Lane, Batavia, June 30. At 2277 Ohio Pike, Amelia, June 28. At 3697 Todds Run Foster Road, Williamsburg, June 30. At 3714 Mackey Road, Batavia, June 29. At 3806 U.S. 50, Marathon, June 29. At 4106 West Fork Ridge, Williamsburg, July 31. At 4255 Taylor Road, Batavia, June 29. At 4287 Armstrong Blvd., Batavia, June 16. At 4327 Cordial Place, Batavia, June 29. At 5653 Stonelick Williams Corner Road, Batavia, June 28. At 904 Stonelick Woods Circle, Batavia, June 29. At parking lot 500 University Lane, Batavia, June 20.
Unauthorized use of motor vehicle At 38 Rose Lane, Amelia, June 29.
Unauthorized use of property
At 2755 Ohio 132, New Richmond, June 28.
Vandalism
At 3672 Bristol Lake Drive, Amelia, June 28.
Violate protection order or consent agreement
At 2755 Ohio 132, New Richmond, June 30. At 3611 Jackson Pike, Williamsburg, June 29.
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Commercial
ABC Signs, Cincinnati, sign-McDonald’s, 560 N. High St., Brown County. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Batavia,
alter, 2249 Old Ohio 32, Batavia Township. Triumph Signs & Consulting, Milford, sign, 130 E. Main St., Batavia Village. Jacob Bros. Heat & Air, Cincinnati, HVAC, 1141 Ohio 125, Pierce Township. Preferred Fire Protection, Fairfield, fire suppression, 4450 Eastgate Blvd., Union Township. Darline Foltz, Cincinnati, tents, 800 Ohio 125, Union Township. Ohio Pike Shop Properties, Amelia, alter, 1184 Ohio 125, Union Township. Melink Properties, Milford, alter, 5140 River Valley Road, Union Township, $8,000. Atlantic Sign Co., Cincinnati, sign, 4601 Eastgate, Union Township.
On rhe record DEATHS Edward Buchanan
Edward Buchanan, 85, Batavia died July 4. He was a supervisor for Cincinnati Chemical. Survived by children Darlene Baker, Helen Butler, Charles Buchanan; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by two brothers Services were July 8 at Evans Funeral Home.
Robert Carpenter
Robert A. Carpenter, 82, New Richmond, died June 30. He owned Metzger’s Hardware. He was an Army veteran, and a member of the New Richmond American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survived by daughter Karen Workman; grandson Robert Workman. Preceded in death by wife Marian Carpenter. Services were July 7 at Greenmound Cemetery. Arrangements by E.C. Nurre Funeral Home. Memorials to: First Baptist Church of New Richmond, 213 Western Ave., New Richmond, OH 45157.
Rosetta Forsee
Rosetta Forsee, 72, New Richmond, died June 23. Survived by husband Robert Forsee; children Robert (Kim), Greg (Melody), Steve, Mark Forsee, Pamela (William) Freeland, Robin (Greg) Smith, Paul (Terry) Planck; brother Everett (Sandy) Adams; 28 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Services were June 27 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home. Memorials to: Robert Forsee.
Harold Gould
Harold L. Gould, 69, Batavia, died July 7. He was a pipefitter with the Local Union 392 Survived by wife Judy; children Becky (Chris) Dunn, Bret (Isabela) Gould, Tracey (Jeff) Girard, Shelley (Jon) Beard; stepchildren Shari Gould, Gould Tammy Pfadenhauer; brothers Stanley, Terry, Gary; 16 grandchildren. Services were July 9 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home.
Virginia Guthrie
Virginia Clark Guthrie, 80, died June 28. Survived by children Donna Jacobs, John, Joseph, Daniel, Peter, Paul, Mark, Jacob Guthrie; brother John Clark; 27 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild. Preceded in death by
The following cases have been filed with Clermont County clerk of courts.
Vicki Jeffers
Kristopher M. Alzayer vs. Dean S. Gollar, et al., other tort. Christopher Campbell vs. Linda Siegel, other tort. Christopher Brieg vs. Johnnye T. Turner, et al., other tort. MTGLQ Investors LP vs. David A. Boyle, et al., foreclosure. U.S. Bank NA vs. Tonya Siegrist, et al.,, foreclosure. Bank of New York Mellon vs. Sherrill P. Hondorf, et al., foreclosure. U.S. Bank NA vs. Robb S. Sartori, et al., foreclosure. Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC vs. Scott T. Regan, et al., foreclosure. Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Joseph M. Miller, et al., foreclosure. Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Deborah L. Brokamp, et al., foreclosure. GMAC Mortgage LLC vs. Glenn J. Napier, et al., foreclosure. JPMorgan Chase Bank NA vs. Kelly C. Wiedenbein, et al., foreclosure. JPMorgan Chase Bank NA vs. Marc Holland, et al., foreclosure. U.S. Bank NA vs. Terry L. Anderson, et al., foreclosure. JPMorgan Chase Bank NA vs. Elham T. Emmons, et al., foreclosure. CitiMortgage Inc. vs. Mark W. Anderkin, et al., foreclosure. Fifth Third Bank vs. Michael R. Waits, et al., foreclosure. Fifth Third Bank Successor by Merger with Fifth vs. Janet R. Paxton, et al., foreclosure. Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs. Mark D. Collins, et al., foreclosure. HSBC Bank USA NA as trustee vs. Kellie Morgan, et al., foreclosure. Bank of New York Mellon vs. Carolyn Oliver, et al., foreclosure. CitiMortgage Inc successor to ABN AMRO Mortgage Gr. vs. Suzzanne Lee Thompson, et al., foreclosure. U.S. Bank NA vs. Linda D. Ortlieb, et al., foreclosure. Park National Bank vs. Betty Cox, et al., foreclosure. Citimortgage Inc. vs. Jimmy B. Lawrence, et al., foreclosure. U.S. Bank NA vs. Kevin M. Bailey, et al., foreclosure. JPMorgan Chase Bank NA vs. Kim R. Schieldknecht, et al., foreclosure. Midfirst Bank vs. Robert J. Brown, et al., foreclosure. BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Thomas C. Kunesky, et al., foreclosure. Wells Fargo Bank NA Successor by Merger vs. Tiffany Best, et al., foreclosure. BAC Home Loans Servicing LP fka Countrywide Home vs. Aaron T. Leszkai, et al., foreclosure. Wesbanco Bank Inc. vs. James A. Lee Jr., et al., foreclosure. James Siler, et al. vs. River Pines RV Resort Condominium Association Inc., et al., other civil. University Hospital vs. Terri Fox, other
Larry Pickelheimer
Larry C. Pickelheimer, Amelia, died July 7. Survived by wife Darlene Pickelheimer; children Tina (Randy) Kelch, Star, Dallas (Shonda), Serena, Emily, Larry (Michelle) Jr., Pickelheimer Tressy (Jason) Cordell, Tamra Jones; siblings Pickelheimer James, Charlie (Lonnie) Pickelheimer, Mary (Bill) Ubel, Alfreda (Dan) Wibbels; 20 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents James, Flourine Pickelheimer, siblings Anna Lunsford, Robert Pickelheimer. Services were July 11 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home.
Mark Smith
Mark E. Smith, 49, New Richmond, died June 21. Survived by mother Garnet Smith; siblings Donald (Billie) Smith, Beverly (Bill) Goodrich, Ronda Busch; nieces and nephews Laura, Walter Busch, Kirstin, Richard Mattingly, Adam Smith. Preceded in death by father John Smith, siblings Terry, Tammy Smith. Services were June 29 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home. Memorials to Trout Unlimited, the Wildlife Conservation Society, American Cancer Society or National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Joetta Webb
Joetta Webb, 59, Union Township, died July 2. Survived by husband John Webb Sr.; stepsons John Jr., Mark Webb; step-grandchildren Chelsi, Tori, Alex, Nicholas Webb; mother Pauline (Paul) Treagaser; brothers Jerry, Michael, Leon Jones. Services were July 8 at CraverRiggs Funeral Home. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Cincinnati.
Filings
MARRIAGE LICENSES Daniel Matthews, 45 5636 Bucktown, Williamsburg, driver, and Sherry Hamilton, 46, 6053 Roudebush, Goshen, business manager.
Jesse Guenther, 22, 3602 Todds Run Road, Williamsburg, and Amy Shekro, 23, 3602 Todds Run Road, Williamsburg, cashier.
Charles Scott, 51, 814 Spring St., Williamsburg, stationary engineer, and Nina Barlow, 47, 105 Magnolia Circle, Mt. Orab, dental hygenist.
REAL ESTATE Clermont County real estate transfer information is provided as a public service by the office of Clermont County Auditor Linda L. Fraley.
AMELIA VILLAGE
208 Main St., Gary & Marilyn Proctor to 208 Main Street LLC, 0.4290 acre, $190,000.
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP
219 Apples Way, R. Richard Sternberg to Tiera & George Smart Jr., $97,000. 4030 Judd Road, Christopher & Shannon Fahrnbach to Edmund & Sarah Frydryk, trustees, .59/2.66 acre, $280,000. 4705 Keeneland Run, Fischer Development Co. II LLC to Fischer Single Family Homes II LLC, 0.2237 acre, $37,861. 4608 Stablehand Drive, Fischer Single Family II LLC to Jeffrey & Angela Dunham, 0.3436 acre, $285,825. 1380 Twin Spires Drive, Fischer Attached Homes II LLC to Tamara & William Herrmann, $136,900. 1376 Twin Spires Drive, Fisher Attached Homes II LLC to Marnie Crane & Timothy Murphy, $137,090. Twin Spires Lots 46 & 75, Fischer Development Co. II Inc. to Fischer Single Family Homes II LLC, 0.3550 acre, $69,864. 4584 Vista Meadows Drive, Vista Meadow Dev. LLC to NVR Inc., 0.2320 acre, $21,250. 4570 Vista Meadows Drive, NVR Inc. to Deann & Charles Patterson, $163,066. 4563 Vista Meadows Drive, NVR Inc. to Heather Clevenger, $142,650. 1424 Woodbury Glen Drive, WBG Dev. LLC to NVR Inc., 0.2970 acre, $32,500. 1417 Woodbury Glen Drive, NVR Inc. to Tracy & Jeffrey Koehnke, 0.3800 acre, $341,840.
MONROE TOWNSHIP
1640 Indian Road, Barbara & James Hackney to Chester & Julia Sweet,
3.3730 acre, $100,000. 2170 Laurel Lindale Road, Gloria Smith, trustee to David & Patti Stroub, trustees, 99.8720 acre, $820,000.
NEW RICHMOND VILLAGE
Lot 97 River Valley Blvd., Freedom Homes to Potterhill Homes LLC, 0.3700 acre, $10,000. 113 Union Station Way, Fisher Single Family Homes II LLC to Mark & Michelle Tyler, 0.2545 acre, $189,980.
OHIO TOWNSHIP
2869 Ohio 132, Bonita Rankin & Regina Hutchison, successor cotrustees to Darlene Lubkeman, 0.4330 acre, $60,000. 1719 Petri Drive, Edna Philhower to Danny & Wendolyn Proctor, .267/.132 acre, $72,000.
PIERCE TOWNSHIP
3403 Cole Road, Marion Shoemaker to Jonathan & Jeri Ross, 0.4690 acre, $150,000. 946 Country Club Drive, Michael & Candace Vail to Connie & Frank Carter Jr., 0.4700 acre, $175,000.
UNION TOWNSHIP
4152 Balfour Drive, Michael Anderson to Brian & Lisa Lane, 0.3680 acre, $139,900. 677 Barg Salt Run Road, Douglas Cornett, et al. to Jessey Davis & Meghan Sunday, 0.5400 acre, $78,500. 4588 Brittwood Lane, Jerome & Rosalind Schaefer to Michael & Ashley Demartino, $143,500. 3915 Burgenland Lane, Nancy Young to Jason Boehm, $93,000. 870 Ellery Drive, M/I Homes of Cincinnati LLC to Alisha Loudon, $133,535. 8665 Koszo Drive, Ray & Ivaleen Greene to Daniel & Jenna Young,
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husband Charles Guthrie, children James Guthrie, Garnet Kahle. Services were July 1 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home.
Vicki G. Jeffers, 62, New Richmond, died July 5. Survived by husband Bruce Jeffers; daughter Kristina Marrs; brothers Gary, Wayne Kincade; grandchildren Carter Light, Madeline Marrs. Preceded in death by sister Sheila Dick. Services were July 11 at CraverRiggs Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263.
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0.1160 acre, $6,000. 4061 Lenox Drive, Sandra Standen to Victor & Emily Vess, 0.4660 acre, $258,500. 3993 Maplefield Court, Unit B, Louella Johnson to Jacquelyn Drillien, $95,000. 1268 McGuire Court, Kevin Larrick to Matthew & Rachael Olsen, 0.2331 acre, $194,000. Romohr Road, Monte & Karen Hager, trustee to Lisa Roeder, 3.0370 acre, $94,000. 4591 Vermona Drive, Gertrude Pelopida to Alice Schoen, $125,000. 4063 Woodsly Drive, The Drees Co. to Dustin & Julia Steelman, 0.2320 acre, $263,000. 4072 Woodsly Drive, The Drees Co. to Jamey Duncan & Tracey Jones, 0.2460 acre, $216,000. 5134 Oak Brook, Beechwood Partners to Drees Premier Homes Inc., 0.4590 acre, $60,000. 4770 Pewter Road, Maureen & Jerome Bates Jr. to Megan Surges, $214,250. 1156 Shayler Woods Drive, Paula Highfield to Mark & Jennifer Hopkins, $145,000. 988 Shephard Woods Court, NVR Inc. to Andrew Jacob & Natasha Frazee, 0.2370 acre, $230,415. 6 Sleepy Hollow, Cynthia Miner to Karen Kaplan & Alan Carter, 1.0000 acre, $190,000. 1119 Sparrowwood Blvd., Janice & Amy Properties Ltd. to Rodney & Patricia Bradford, 0.2780 acre, $176,000. 4675 Summerside Road, Michael Means & Lacey Harker to CitiMortgage Inc., $56,666.67. 891 Surrey Ridge, Mark & Diane Heinbokel to Primacy Relocation LLC, 0.4500 acre, $192,550. 891 Surrey Ridge, Primacy Relocation LLC to Brenda Rood, 0.4500 acre, $194,000. 4864 Tealtown Road, Jack & Donna Furbee, trustee to Edna Zimmerman, trustee, 0.6900 acre, $135,000.
civil. Jessica Hornsby vs. Parmjit Sohi, et al., other civil. Pride Acquisitions LLC Assignee of Chase Bank vs. John E. Dunn, other civil. Pride Acquisitions LLC Assignee of Chase Bank vs. Kenneth M. Brown, other civil. Artisan and Truckers Casualty Co. vs. JMK Transportation LLC, et al., other civil. American Express Bank FSB vs. Michael Stang, other civil. Asset Acceptance LLC vs. Tara L. Robinson, other civil. Asset Acceptance LLC vs. Patrick J. Sullivan, other civil. Marquee Capital Inc. vs. Theresa M. Richardson, other civil. Sun Chemical Corp. vs. Michael Kramer, other civil. Sonia L. Cassity, et al. vs. Kathryn L. Keefe, et al., other civil.
Divorce
Chris Parsley vs. Kristen Parsley Sarah Balltrip vs. Ralph Balltrip II Todd B. Ayers vs. Tasha N. Ayers Andrew J. Lee vs. Larae Lee Leigh A. Virzi vs. Andrew T. Virzi Skylar Apgar vs. Jason Apgar David A. Disbrow vs. Christine M. Disbrow Gail Luecke vs. Don Luecke Jr.
Dissolution
Summer N. Hughes vs. Michael B. Hughes Melissa L. Dees vs. Garylee H. Dees Nicolle Taylor vs. Bobby Taylor
Amy Abbinante vs. Mark Abbinante Jr. Laurie L. Halmi Hickman vs. Eric W. Hickman∑ Debra L. Woelfel vs. John R. Woelfel Peggy A. Halcomb vs. Daryl L. Halcomb Lori Meyer vs. Richard M. Meyer Jr. Jack B. Moore vs. Barbara A. Moore James N. Jordan vs. Eileen A. Jordan Milan Larrick vs. Rossanna Larrick Jessica Cleary vs. Nicholas Cleary Alexis Mai vs. Anthony Mai
Indictments
The following people have been indicted 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. Matthew Louis Kidwell, 34, 5491 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, operation while under the influence of alcohol or drug of abuse or with specified concentrations of alcohol or drug in certain bodily substances, Ohio State Highway Patrol. Jamie Simms, 40, 354 Seneca Drive, Batavia, grand theft, tampering with records, Department of Jobs and Family Services. Joshua Daniel Boone, 29, 1606 Locust St., Moscow, non-support of dependants, Clermont Department of Support Enforcement. Brian Lee Louderback, 29, 56 Sierra Court, Batavia, non-support of dependants, Clermont Department of Support Enforcement.
INVITATION FOR BIDS On August 3, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. local time, the Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority will receive all bids for the project heretofore described as: Central Office Improvements. A single lump sum bid is requested. Bids are to be submitted to the Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority, no later than August 3, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. Bids may be mailed or delivered to CMHA, 65 South Market Street, Batavia, Ohio 45103. Late bids will not be accepted. Bidders are urged to carefully review the requirements contained in the bid documents. A pre-bid conference will be held on July 19, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. at 65 South Market St., Batavia, Ohio. An electronic version of the specifications can be obtained by e-mailing Brian Yacucci at byacucci@chs-inc.com. Questions regarding the project should be directed to Brian Yacucci, Creative Housing Solutions, Inc. at (513) 961-4400 ext. 4. Equal Opportunity Housing Equal Opportunity Employer 1001649389 LEGAL NOTICE Road Paving Project 2011 WAYNE TOWNSHIP,CLERMONT COUNTY,OHIO The Wayne Township Board of Trustees, Clermont County, Ohio will be accepting sealed bids for the purchase of: Road Paving for furnishing the labor and materials required for the stated paving project, according to the plans, survey, profiles, estimates and specifications on file with the Board of Township Trustees. This is a Prevailing Wage Project by law. Actual paved miles based on 2011 appropriations. Bidder that receives contract must include in their contract that all paving will be completed by October 31, 2011. Wayne Township has the right to reduce tonnage to meet our budget/appropriations. Unit price should remain the same. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids are to be submitted on a Per Ton basis. A bid bond or certified check, cashier’s check or money order in the amount of 10% of the bid must accompany the bid. The Board of Township Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bid packets can be picked up at the Wayne Township Hall – P.O. Box 264, 6320 State Route 133, Goshen, OH 45122, Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. All questions or bid packages may also be obtained from Trustee, Harold L. Grosnickle, Jr. at: (513)732-6000 (office), (513)200-3316 (cell), or at his home (513)625-7336. Bids will be opened at the July 18, 2011 meeting at 7:00 p.m. 1001649069 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF OHIO CLERMONT COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE SUBDIVISION LOT (OHIO REVISED CODE §711.25) The Pierce Township Board of Trustees, having enacted Resolution # 11-005 on June 27, 2011, hereby gives notice, by and through its undersigned legal counsel, of its intention to vacate and remove Lot 10 from the Recorded Plat of Sycamore Green Subdivision, currently located at Plat Cabinet 9, Pages 58 and 59 of the records of the Clermont County Recorder. Pierce Township and its Board of Trustees give this notice pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §711.25. Frances S. Kelly Law Director, Pierce Township
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Timothy Joseph Reed, 27, 2217 Jasmine Drive, Lexington, non-support of dependants, Clermont Department of Support Enforcement. Paul Shawn Mills, 23, 4305 Ashland Ave., Cincinnati, non-support of dependants, Clermont Department of Support Enforcement. Gary Milan Zavisin, 49, 1276 Brooke St., Cincinnati, aggravated possession of drugs, Narcotics Unit. Douglas William Baucom, 30, 283 Dunbar Road, Georgetown, trafficking in heroin, Narcotics Unit. Jerome Darnell Cook, 25, 3974 Piccadilly Sq. No. F, Cincinnati, trafficking in heroin, Narcotics Unit. Joseph V. Dosier, 58, 1356 Finch Lane, Milford, aggravated possession of drugs, Miami Township Police. Nicholas L. Highley, 27, 1356 Finch Lane, Milford, trafficking in heroin, aggravated trafficking in drugs, trafficking in cocaine, aggravated trafficking in drugs, aggravated possession of drugs, Miami Township Police. Justin P. Arling, 22, 8915 Spooky Ridge Lane, Loveland, gross sexual imposition, Miami Township Police. Deary Devin Brooks, 18, 3536 Church St., Newtown, aggravated robbery, Batavia Village Police. Antonio Duke Armstrong, 19, 4327 Southcross, Batavia, aggravated robbery, Batavia Village Police. Willie Herman McGriff, 64, 11264 Lodgeview Court, Cincinnati, possession of cocaine, Milford Police.
LEGAL NOTICE Shalon Mitchell whose last known address was 495 Old Boston Road, Batavia, OH (Unit 403) and Kimberly Foster whose last known address was 100 Universtiy Lane Apt 101, Batavia, OH (Unit202) and Chuck Pierce whose last known address was P. O. Box 141114, Cincinnati, OH (Unit 322) and Joe Fisher whose last known address 1863 N. Woodland, Fayetteville, OH (Units 229,315) and Patricia Ray whose last known address was 515 E. Main Street, Batavia, OH 45103 (Unit 216) and Chuck Engle whose last known address was 3197 Batavia Williamsburg Pike, Batavia, OH (Units 112 &203 ) . You are hereby notified that your personal property now in storage at Batavia Heights Storage, 1014 Hospital Drive, Batavia, OH, may be obtained by you for the balance due plus all other expenses within 15 days from the date of this notice. If at the end of 15 days items are not claimed, we reserve the right to dispose of stored property at our discretion. The last day to claim your property is July 13, 1001648904 2011. LEGAL NOTICE The following Storfrom unit(s) age Stronghold of Eastgate will be sold at public auction by Don Bates Auctioneers, at 758 Old State Route 74, Cincinnati Ohio 45245 on Saturday, July 30th, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until all units are sold. The unit numbers, names and last known addresses are as follows: Unit #108 - Heather L. Strassel, 888 Staghorn Dr. Cincinnati, Ohio 45245. Unit # 058 - Robert & Lisa Dillingham, 6813 Center St. Newtown, Ohio 45244. Unit # 045 - Wayne C. Johnson, 776 Cincinnati Batavia Pike Apt 205, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245. Unit #341 Derrick Wright, 1720 Sutton Ave Apt. 3, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230. Unit #307 Darla S. Writesel, 751 ½ Beechmont Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45255. 1001650256
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LEGAL NOTICE DIVORCE CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS
TO: Cynthia Lee Morris and to all whome it may concern, Respondent, "You have been sued for divorce. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney does not a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you. The petition of Jason David Morris Petitioner, was filed in the 271st District Court of Wise County, Texas, on October 05, 2009 against Cynthia Lee Morris, Respondent, i a suite numbered and entitled CV09-10-797 IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF JASON DAVID MORRIS AND CYNTHIA LEE MORRIS. The suit requests to dissolve the marriage relationship between Petitioner and Respondent. Petitioner Attorney or Petitioner: Carol Ann Carson, 101 West Main Street, PO Box 905, Decatur, TX 76234. The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgement or decree dissolving the marriage and providing for the division of property which will be binding to you. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at the office in Decatur, Texas, on this the 6th day of June, 2011. Attest: Brenda Rowe, W ise County District Clerk, PO Box 308, Decatur, Texas 76234. By Loucrecie Biggerstaff, Deputy Clerk. 1644549
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Take precautions in summer heat Red, White & Blue
Monroe Township resident Pike Thomas Gibson, 5, prepares to sing “You’re a Grand Old Flag” for the God and Country Concert, sponsored by the Clermont County National Day of Prayer Committee, at the village bandstand in New Richmond July 1. He is the son of Chad and Alicia Gibson THANKS TO ALICIA GIBSON MONROE
Donate to the Starfish Foundation BATAVIA - It is time to consider making a contribution to The Starfish Foundation, which benefits abused and neglected children in Clermont County. The Starfish Foundation was formed to make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children involved with Clermont County Children’s Services in the memory of the late John E. McManus who served as the director of Clermont County Job and Family Services up until his
unexpected death in 1996. To continue his compassion for making a difference in the lives of the children in Clermont County, the foundation was initiated and has been successful in keeping McManus’s legacy alive. The foundation is asking for help in making a difference in the lives of children who have been abused or neglected. Donations will go directly to needy children involved with Clermont County Children’s Services. Contributions in the past
assisted with many children being able to have those extra items that we take for granted such as extra eye glasses, graduation expenses, summer camp and sports fees or other items that make life a little more bearable. Please consider contributing by participating as golf team or being a sponsor. Also raffle donations are needed. Your donation will make a difference. If you have any questions, call 732-8850.
Genealogical society to host free programs Clermont County Genealogical Society will host two programs in July. The programs are free and open to the public. Additional information can be found at: www. rootsweb.ancestry.com/~oh clecgs/ or at 723-3423. Program series: Getting Started in Genealogy. These programs are free and open
to the public. Call for each program to register for that session. • “Library Resources” – 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 16, at the Doris Wood Branch Library, 180 S. Third St., Batavia. Call 732-2128 to register for this free program. • “Using Public Records” – 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sat-
urday, July 23, at the Bethel Branch Library, 611 W. Plane St. in Bethel. Call 734-2619 to register for this free program. • “Online Research” – 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at the Amelia Branch Library, 58 Maple St. Call 752-5580 to register for this free program.
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temperature, call 9-1-1 immediately. The following tips for avoiding heat stress are provided by the Center for Environmental Physiology as a way to stay cool and safe in the heat: • Spend as much time as you can in cooler surroundings, such as a cooler room in the house, a shopping mall, senior centers (call us for one near you), public libraries or movie theaters. • Take cooling baths and showers. Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays. • Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol. However, don’t assume that you are safe because you drink a lot. You may be losing body fluid at a rate that cannot be restored. • Slow down. Physical activity produces body heat. Take frequent breaks if you must work outdoors, and use a buddy system when working in excessive heat. • Watch what you eat. Eat small meals and eat more often. Avoid hot foods and watch salt use. Do not take “salt tablets” without your doctor’s permission.
• Check on those who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone, or who are more likely to be affected by the heat • Use air conditioners. can Linda This provide lifeEppler saving relief Community from heat Press stress, espeif Guest cially someone has Columnist a medical condition like heart disease. Cooling with fans may be helpful. However, be cautious when it is extremely hot, since a person can actually gain body heat by blowing very hot air over the body. If you cannot afford your summer electric bill, there may be help available. Some seniors may qualify for limited assistance with their electric bill through HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program). For more information, contact Clermont County Community Services at 732-2277. Linda Eppler is the director of communications and lifelong learning for Clermont Senior Services.
Fair board election to be held There are currently 20 members of the Clermont County Agricultural Society Board of Directors, more commonly known as the “Fair Board.” This board’s main responsibility is to put on the Clermont County Fair each year. Once elected, the term of office is three years. The terms are rotated so that approximately one-third of the terms are up for election each year. This year, the township seats of Franklin, Milford, Ohio, Union and Washington are to be elected along with two at large positions. Anyone interested in running for these positions may do so under the follow-
ing conditions: • Must be a member of the Clermont County Agricultural Society. Membership can be purchased at the fair board office for $35. • For township seats, candidates must be a resident of that township. • Must have a petition signed by 10 members of the society. Petition must be returned by July 23, 2011, before 5 p.m. Petitions are available in the fair board office until 4 p.m. on July 23, 2011. The election will be held Saturday, July 30, 2011, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the fair board office. Only members of the Clermont
County Agricultural Society may vote. You must bring your membership pass with you. One must be a resident of Clermont County and be 18 years of age or older to become a member of the Clermont County Agricultural Society. Memberships will be sold until noon Wednesday, July 27, in the fair board office. The office is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from now until fair week. During fair week, the office will be open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. For more information, call Jan Schoellman, office manager, Clermont County Fair, at 732-0522.
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Summer nearly always tortures us with at least a few days of dangerously high temperatures. Unfortunately, the extreme heat started early this year and I am sure there is more to come. That can mean serious trouble if you don’t follow the rules of heat safety. Severe illness and even death can occur from dehydration, or when a person’s body is overcome by heat and the stress is too great for the heart. It is especially dangerous for older adults who are the most vulnerable. The early warning signs include feeling hot and uncomfortable, a lack of energy or loss of appetite. These mild signs are not a cause for alarm unless they are persistent. Other signs are more serious. Older adults are advised to call their physician or seek other medical help if any of the following occur: Dizziness, rapid heartbeat, chills, diarrhea, nausea, throbbing headache, dry skin (no sweating), chest pain, great weakness, mental changes, breathing problems, vomiting or cramps. If there are changes in consciousness or high body
The Fifth Third Bancorp Board of Directors has promoted Terry Grooms to vice president. Grooms is senior manager of applications development for the commercial line of business. He began his career with Fifth Third in 2010 and is a graduate of Morehead State University where he earned degrees in both math and computer science. Grooms lives in New Richmond.
Simply Design by Rachel now open
Rachel Conley has opened Simply Design by Rachel LLC. Simply Design by Rachel is a provider of bath and kitchen design services for the homeowner or remodeling contractor who wants a great outcome for functional space on a tight budget. Conley has a degree in interior design. She has more than nine years of experience in helping customers achieve their dreams, working with hundreds of different properties from high-end, custom-built homes to the remodeling of smaller homes and apartments. “My favorite project was
an older home where the owner added an addition for a new kitchen. I helped them achieve a great custom look with non-custom cabinetry. It turned out gorgeous,” Conley said. To contact Conley for an in-home consultation, call 513-502-9284 or email simplydesign@roadrunner.c om. Conley’s website is under construction.: www. simplydesignbyrachel.com.
Try It Local discount deals offered
The Clermont Chamber of Commerce is launching a new program called Try It Local, an electronic discount program featuring local retailers, restaurants, service providers and more. New deals are offered two days a week at a deep discount of 40 to 90 percent off regular price. For example, $20 of food and drink at a restaurant will be offered for $10. The offers are delivered to Try It Local subscribers via email, social media, and TryItLocal.com. There is no cost to sign up for Try It Local – visit www.tryitlocal.com/Clermont to receive deal alerts. There is also no cost for companies to offer a deal; businesses interested being
featured can visit TryItLocal.com for details.
Carissimi, Emembolu join dunnhumbyUSA
DunnhumbyUSA, a global leader in building brand value for consumer goods and retail companies, has hired Allison Carissimi, senior associate, insights, and Lawrence Emembolu, senior associate, analyst in the Cincinnati office. Allison Carissimi, senior associate, insights, will be responsible for analyzing shelf performance insights. Prior to joining dunnhumbyUSA, Carissimi served as a manager with The Nielsen Co. Carissimi earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Wheeling Jesuit University and Master of Arts in consumer and industrial organizational psychology from Cleveland State University. She lives in Union Township. Lawrence Emembolu, senior associate, analyst, will be responsible for data analysis and market segmentation. Emembolu earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Truman State University and a Master of Arts in economics from the University of Cincinnati. He lives in Union Township.