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Felicity FFA is fourth in state

The Felicity-Franklin FFA Chapter competed in the state Agricultural Communications Competition Saturday, Dec. 4, and finished fourth in the state as a team.

Senior Ian Woodmansee finished first with his news writing and senior Alex Stevenson finished third with her web page design.

This placing earns the chapter their second banner to be hung in their classroom.

The chapter won their first banner last year in the Greenhand Quiz Competition.

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The Bethel-Tate Local School District Board of Education will be looking for a strong leader with good people skills when they start the search for a new superintendent.

The school board met with the administration team as well as representatives from the certified staff, classified staff, teacher’s association and boosters Tuesday, Nov. 30, to talk about what everyone wants in the next Bethel-Tate superintendent.

Current Superintendent Jim Smith announced in October he would retire at the end of the 2010-2011 school year. He will

have been the Bethel-Tate superintendent for 13 years after this year.

During the meeting, each person was asked to identify qualities they are looking for in the next superintendent. Almost everyone in attendance said they want someone with integrity who is honest and trustworthy.

The group also said they wanted someone who is good with people and willing to build relationships both inside and outside of the school.

“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care,” said William Bick Primary Principal Matt Wagner.

“We need someone who can build those relationships.”

Board President Mark Rose

said many of the other qualities listed – such as visibility, listening skills and desire to be involved in the community – also are part of building relationships.

“I think everyone is looking for a good, warm working relationship from the top down,” he said.

School board member Dave Brannock said the district would need to balance those leadership and people skills with professional experience and a “commitment to excellence.”

“We’ve created a unbelievable model of education out here ... and I’m looking for someone who will continue that. We have a great institution out here.

“We don’t want to lose that to someone who has great personality traits, but who may not focus

on our educational system,” he said.

The group agreed and said the new superintendent would need to have a passion for educating kids.

Other qualities identified include experience and professional confidence, an understanding of finances and collective bargaining processes, and common sense.

Rose said this meeting was the first informational meeting on hiring a new superintendent and the school board planned to have additional meetings.

There also will be a survey on the district’s website to garner public opinion in the coming weeks.

For more about your community, visit www.Cincinnati.com/bethel.

Humane society hosts dinner

The Clermont County Humane Society members hosted their annual dinner and silent auction Saturday, Nov. 6.

More than 300 attended. The silent auction featured more than 300 items to raise money for the society’s daily operations. The emcee for the evening was Todd Dykes of Channel 5 news.

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Niehaus to be senate president

State Sen. Tom Niehaus (RNew Richmond) was elected Dec. 1 unanimously by members of the Senate Majority Caucus to serve as president of the Ohio Senate for the 129th General Assembly.

Niehaus, who was first elected to the Ohio Senate in 2005, has served as president pro tempore – the chamber’s No. 2 post – for the past two years, and Senate majority floor leader for one year.

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Down Home Christmas

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The Bethel Beefers & Sheepers float featured live animals including a rabbit, chickens and goats at the Bethel Down Home Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 4. For more photos from the parade, see page A5.

Bethel’s Burke Park vandalized

By Mary Dannemiller

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Bethel Police are looking for juveniles they believe caused about $500 in damage to the shelter house in Burke Park.

The vandalism was discovered early Tuesday, Nov. 30, and includes a destroyed park bench, flipping others on their sides and defacing the shelter house, said Police Chief Mark Planck.

“This is something kids have done and they etched their names in the wood so we’re running those leads down right now,” he said.

Planck said the vandalism likely occurred between 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, and 7 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30.

Though only one bench was totally destroyed, the vandalism is a big hit to the park which is now left with only five benches. Since a 0.8-mill renewal levy for the park failed last month, village council might not be able to replace the bench soon.

“This is why we’re going with concrete next time because they’re less likely to get funny with it,” said Tim Cherry, Bethel village council member and public works committee chair.

Cherry also said he was disappointed with the people who committed the vandalism.

“If you don’t work for anything and you don’t pay for anything then you don’t appreciate anything so it doesn’t bother you to tear it up,” he said.

The vandalism also happened just days before the shelter house was set to host Christmas caroling as part of Down Home Christmas, Saturday, Dec. 4.

“Whenever there’s vandalism it’s not just a prank, it’s the destruction of property and it’s very disappointing,” said Judi Adams, Down Home Christmas organizer.

“But we’re not going to let it dampen our spirits and we’re just going to focus on a Christmas celebration for the community and making that happen. It’s going to be a fun time and hopefully they catch whoever did and they’re punished.”

One thing that could get in the way of the planned Christmas caroling and hot chocolate and how apple cider offered at the shelter

house after Down Home Christmas is the weather.

“The parade will probably be shorter if it’s raining, but I don’t think the snow will dampen it unless it’s a lot of snow with ice,” Adams said. “With the things at the park, we’re just going to plan on having it. We can’t predict the weather, but if we go over to the park after the parade and it’s raining we’ll just pack everything up and go.”

Planck said police officers are still working the investigation, but hope to have the case closed soon.

Anyone with information about the vandalism should call the police department at 734-2256.

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Niehaus to serve as next County approves president of Ohio Senate financing for Jungle Jim’s State Sen. Tom Niehaus (R-New Richmond) was elected Dec. 1 unanimously by members of the Senate Majority Caucus to serve as President of the Ohio Senate for the 129th General Assembly.

Niehaus, who was first elected to the Ohio Senate in 2005, has served as president pro tempore – the chamber’s No. 2 post – for the past two years, and Senate majority floor leader for one year. Prior to coming to the Ohio Senate, he served two terms in the Ohio House of Representatives.

“Tom Niehaus has all the right attributes to make an outstanding Senate president. He is honest and direct, a good listener and he has rightly earned a rep-

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utation around the Statehouse as a workhorse who doesn’t shy away from a challenge or tough issue,” said outgoing Senate President Bill Harris said. “Tom is the right leader to take the helm of the Senate during turbulent times for our great state.”

The Senate president controls the floor when the Senate is in session and is in charge of enforcing the rules of the Senate. He also serves as leader of the Majority Caucus.

“I am honored to have won the confidence of my peers and look forward to working with Governorelect Kasich and Speakerelect Batchelder to pass a balanced state budget, get our state economy back on track and create an optimal climate for creating goodpaying jobs for Ohioans,” Niehaus said.

Niehaus said that following the 2010 elections, an increased majority in the Senate makes it even more important for Senate Republicans to come together as the governing party and to

work to serve the best interests of Ohioans.

“We have a tremendous opportunity to restructure state government to be more efficient and effective, but it is going to take bipartisan cooperation. Minority Leader (Capri) Cafaro and I have always worked well together and expect that will continue over the next two years,” Niehaus said.

Niehaus will assume his role as Senate president when the new session convenes Jan. 3, backed up by the newly-elected Republican leadership team, including Sen. Keith Faber (RCelina) who will serve as president pro tempore, Sen. Jimmy Stewart (R-Albany), who will serve as majority floor leader and Sen. Shannon Jones (R-Springboro), who will serve as majority whip.

Niehaus represents the 14th Senate District, including Adams, Brown, Clermont, Scioto and a portion of Lawrence counties. He and his wife, Emily, live on a farm in New Richmond.

Clermont County commissioners Dec. 1 approved the financing needed to bring Jungle Jim’s International Market to the former Bigg’s site in Union Township.

The commissioners approved the transfer of $2 million to the Clermont County Community Improvement Corportation Inc. Administrator David Spinney said the CIC will use the money to finalize a deal with Union Township.

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Kuchta said Jungle Jim’s will bring about 350 jobs to Clermont County.

“We are excited to help bring a destination store, such as Jungle Jim’s, to Clermont County,” said Commissioner Bob Proud.

“This will be a great addition to the retail mix in that area and will attract other investment.”

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Teen safe driving events planned for schools

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Students at Clermont County high schools are being encouraged to participate in the Lights for Life safe driving program the week of Dec. 6.

All motorists in Ohio are being asked to drive with their headlights on Friday, Dec. 10, to raise awareness about the dangers of reckless driving by teens, said Martha Enriquez, coordina-

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Spinney said the interest rate will be 6 percent and the money will be secured by an agreement with Union Township.

Union Township plans to use the money to buy the Bigg’s site and lease it to Jungle Jim’s.

Andy Kuchta, director of the office of economic development, said an agreement being worked out between the CIC and Union Township will spell out the specific terms of the deal.

The township will have three years to repay the $2

tor for the Clermont County Safe Communities Coalition.

The rest of the week, there will be activities in schools to encourage students to take a pledge to engage in safe driving, she said.

The program is being sponsored by Ohio SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) in partnership the safe communities coalition.

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As part of the event, SADD has created magnets students can display on their cars. The magnets will be distributed to all schools that participate, she said.

Enriquez said she has contacted schools about the program, but did not have a list yet of the schools that will be participating.

One of the suggested activities for the week is a game of musical chairs using special goggles that simulate impaired driving.

Another activity involves putting duct tape in the school hallways to resemble a road. Students will need to follow the rules of the road to navigate the hallways.

Remote control cars and cell phones are used in an activity in which students attempt to steer the cars through an obstacle course while talking or texting with a phone.

“I would like to see schools do that,” Enriquez said.

The list of activities schools can choose from is provided by Ohio SADD. In a student activity guide for the program, Richard Birt, Ohio SADD director, said “We at Ohio SADD are committed to providing you with the most effective, relevant and fun resources in teen traffic safety education that you may use in your school and community. Each daily activity correlates with a particular traffic safety message.”

T promote safe teen driving, Enriquez also plans to hold a youth traffic safety forum in Clermont County sometime in February. A group from each high school will be invited to participate in the one-day event.

“The kids will learn about traffic issues and take the knowledge back to their schools,” she said.

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BRIEFLY Light up contest

FELICITY – The Felicity Garden Club members will host their “Christmas Lighting and Decorating Contest” again this year.

Judging begins at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 13, and all awards will be presented that evening.

If you think we might miss your house or if you live outside of Felicity (no more than three miles) and would like to be included, call (513) 876-2144.

First place will be awarded $25, second place $15, and third place $10.

Last year’s winners are not eligible for awards this year.

Clermont DD to meet

STONELICK TWP. – The Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Clermont DD) will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.

Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Thomas A. Wildey Center, 2040 U.S. 50, west of Owensville.

The meeting will be held in the Early Childhood Wing.

Call (513) 732-4921 for more information.

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BATAVIA – Calico Children’s Theatre will present “The Gifts” Dec. 10 and Dec. 11 in UC Clermont College’s Krueger Auditorium.

“The Gift” is recommended for grades K-8.

Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, and 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 11.

The cost of tickets per performance is: $6 for adults and $4 for children, seniors and UC students. Performances are about one hour in length.

For more information about the Calico Children’s Theatre or Calico Creativities Workshop, contact Nikki Vargas, Arts and Events Program coordinator, at (513) 558-1215 or visit www.ucclermont.edu and click

on community arts.

Come early Dec. 11 for the free “Breakfast with Santa” from 9 a.m. to noon in the student lounge. This is sponsored by student clubs and organizations.

Dog licenses available

BATAVIA – “It’s a small price to pay to ensure your pet is safe,” said Kim Naegel, director of the Clermont County Animal Shelter.

Now through Jan. 31, Clermont County dog licenses are being sold. The licenses cost $14 each and are available at the Clermont County Auditor’s Office, 101 E. Main St. in Batavia; the Clermont County Animal Shelter, 4025 Filager Road; along with a variety of satellite locations across the county. Visit www.ClermontAuditor.org for a complete list of satellite locations.

Kennel licenses cost $50 and are only available at the auditor’s office.

Dog licenses are required by law, but it is estimated less than half of all dogs in Clermont County have a current dog tag.

The fees collected for dog licensing go directly to the county’s animal control program. For more information, call the auditor’s office at 7327150 or the animal shelter at 732-8854.

Promont holiday hours

MILFORD – The Greater Milford Area Historical Society (GMAHS) will be open additional hours the week of Dec. 27 to give out-of-town visitors and students additional opportunities to visit Promont during the holidays.

Promont will be open from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily that week. The museum is at 906 Main St. in Milford.

Promont is decorated in Victorian Holiday tradition featuring the use of natural items, which would have filled Victorian homes during the holidays.

Gilded fruits, nuts, berries, leaves and feathers adorn the fixtures at Promont. Several large trees feature natural items and ornaments of the period.

Children will enjoy the exhibit of pop-up books on display. These books were magical to children of the Victorian era with their animated moveable pages. This collection is on loan to the society from Cincinnati collector Caroline Hughes. The exhibit features many books, cards and ornaments that illustrate the wide range of pop-up items.

Books and cards are also available in our gift shop for purchase.

For more information, visit www.milfordhistory.net or call 513-248-0324.

Elections meeting

BATAVIA – The Clermont County Board of Elections has rescheduled the December 2010 regular monthly board meeting. The meeting will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at the board office, 76 S. Riverside Drive in Batavia.

For more information, call 732-7275.

Breakfast with Santa

BATAVIA – UC Clermont College’s student organizations present Breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 11, in the student lounge on campus. This event is open to the community. Meet Santa, have a free breakfast and give the kids a chance to participate in fun, holidaythemed activities.

For more information about the event, contact Zach Bartush, Americorp VISTA-Service Learning and Civic Engagement coordinator, at 558-7441 or via e-mail, zach.bartush@uc.edu.

Directions to the campus at 4200 Clermont College Drive in Batavia can be found at www.ucclermont.edu.

Pearl Harbor remembered

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Clermont County Commissioner Bob Proud, right, reads a proclamation Dec. 1 declaring the week of Dec. 5 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Week in Clermont County. With him are, from left, Bob Derr and Frank Morrow of the Clermont County Veterans Service Commission, Ralph Shepherd of the New Richmond American Legion and Joe Whitt of Nicholsville, a Pearl Harbor survivor. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941, resulted in the United States entering World War II.

Two indicted in relation to county heroin death The Clermont County Grand Jury indicted two Clermont County men Wednesday, Dec. 1, for their involvement in a heroin overdose death.

Shane M. Richardson, 21, of 5702 Mellie Lane, Miami Township, was found dead Sept. 29 in the parking lot of the Wendy’s restaurant at 2108 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive, Williamsburg Township.

Richardson’s cause of death was subsequently determined to be a heroin overdose.

Clermont County Sheriff A.J. “Tim” Rodenberg said an investigation found Alex William Deel, 23, of 4349

Deel Wieland Dela Palma Road, Williamsburg Township, sold the heroin to Richardson that resulted in his death. The investigation also found Deel had initially purchased the heroin from Keith Michael Wieland, 25, of Tall Timbers Mobile Home Park, Monroe Township.

Deel was indicted for involuntary manslaughter, a first-degree felony; traf-

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Wieland was indicted for involuntary manslaughter, a first-degree felony; trafficking in heroin, a fifthdegree felony; and engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, a first-degree felony.

Wieland is being held in the Clermont County Jail on unrelated charges.

Deel is being held in the Boone County (Ky.) Jail on unrelated charges.

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Santa Claus ended the Bethel Down Home Christmas Parade.

Down Home Christmas a winter wonderland

Lizzy Black, Elly McMullen and Brooklyn O’Hara warm up in the Midway Theater before the Bethel Down Home Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 4.

Despite the snow and the cold, several Bethel residents lined Plane Street Saturday, Dec. 4 to watch the Down Home Christmas Parade.

The parade featured lit floats, the Bethel-Tate marching band, the FelicityFranklin marching band, tractors and even U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt.

Earlier in the day, residents were able to shop at local businesses during extended hours.

The Midway Theater also participated, offering free popcorn and hot chocolate and a place to stay warm during the parade.

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Congresswoman Jean Schmidt didn’t let the cold and snow stop her from walking in the Bethel Down Home Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 4.

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The Grant Career Center Auto Collision program recently held its annual Model Car Show. Winners are, from left: Koty Hale, Shane Demaris, Tyler Malicoat, Nathan Comberger, Ryan Henderson, Frank Frasher, Kevin Hamblin, Dustin Lambert, Joey Covault, Tyler Catron, Tanner May, Marshall Sherman, Destiny Hackney, Trent Ragland, Max Marlow, Justin Piast, Stephen Lewis, Ryan Logan, Justin Sizemore, Bobby Rawlins, Rodney List, Steven Day, Rick Klette, Jason Thompson and Darrell Bates.

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Team members of the Felicity-Franklin FFA Chapter who competed in the state Agricultural Communications Competition Dec. 4 placed fourth overall. From left are Tiffany Lawson, Laura Freeman, Laura Buckler, Alex Stevenson and Ian Woodmansee.

Woodmansee won the news writing contest. Stevenson placed third in the web design competition. The fourth place earns Felicity-Franklin FFA their second banner in two years to be hung in their classroom. The first one ever was won last year in the Greenhand Quiz Contest.

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Several members of the Felicity-Franklin FFA chapter recently attended a Leadership Night hosted by the Western Brown FFA chapter.

Members learned how to “Lead Me, Lead You, Lead Us” and participated in leadership activities led by State FFA officers. Felicity FFA members who attended the event are Shayla Baker, Charlotte Clinger, Kelsey Blank, Chelsea Emery, Alexis Faubion, Kelsey Arkenau, Tyler Smith, Dusty Brandenburg and Brandon Kirk. Here, State FFA Treasurer Brittany Baldner-Hill, standing, talks to the Felicity FFA about developing good leadership abilities.

Felicity-Franklin Middle School The following students have earned honors for the month of November.

Student of the Month

Fifth grade – Jared Boeckmann and Paige Reid.

Sixth grade – Jacob Zunkel and Nicole Owings.

Seventh grade – C.J. Hale and Katie Baker.

Eighth grade – Matt Eubanks and Cheyenne Trammell.

Cardinal Student

Fifth grade – Courtney Woodruff Sixth grade – Breanna Stutz Seventh grade – Austin Paskow Eighth grade – Maggie Green

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Education

Change a life – Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation needs. Call 621-READ. Cincinnati Reads – a volunteer tutoring program working with K-4 students in Cincinnati Public Schools. Volunteers receive free training to work one-on-one with children who are struggling to read. Call 621-7323 or e-mail Jayne Martin Dressing, jdressing@lngc.org.

Clermont 20/20 – and its college access program, Clermont Educational Opportunities, offer a mentoring program that matches adults to work with a group of high school students from local high schools. Volunteers are needed to become mentors to help students stay in school and prepare to graduate with a plan for their next step.

Call Terri Rechtin at 753-9222 or 673-3334 (cell) or e-mail mentor@clermont2020.org for more information.

Great Oaks is recruiting volunteer tutors for its Adult Basic and Literacy Education Classes and English to Speakers of Other Languages classes. There are numerous sites and times available for volunteering. The next training session is Wednesday, Sept.

1 in the afternoon or evening. Call 6125830.

Raymond Walters College – Needs volunteers to serve as tutors to skills enhancement students. The class meets from 1-4 p.m.

Wednesdays and from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Call 745-5691.

The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s College Readiness Program that inspires and encourages teens of color toward paths of success is looking for caring professionals who want to make a difference, and for young people who can benefit from positive adult role models. Part of a national YMCA initiative, the local program incorporates mentoring, career exploration and college readiness; and helps students develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options. Volunteers, many of whom are sponsored by area companies, share their own personal insight and encouragement. Contact Program Director Darlene Murphy at the Melrose YMCA, 961-3510 or visit www.myy.org.

Entertainment

Business Volunteers for the Arts – BVA is accepting applications from business professionals with at least three years experience, interested in volunteering their skills within the arts community. Projects average six to eight months in length and can range from marketing or accounting to Web design or planning special events. A

one-day training program is provided to all accepted applicants. Call 871-2787.

Center for Independent Living Options – Seeking volunteers to staff Art Beyond Boundaries, gallery for artists with disabilities. Volunteers needed noon to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 241-2600.

Cincinnati Museum Center – Needs volunteers to work in all three museums, the Cincinnati History Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science and the Cinergy Children’s Museum, and special exhibits. Call 287-7025.

Health care

American Diabetes Association – Seeks volunteers in its area office located downtown for clerical support, filling requests for educational materials from phone requests, data entry, special events support and coordinating the Health Fair. Call 7599330.

American Heart Association – Volunteers needed to assist with the American Heart Association’s cause campaigns, Power to End Stroke, Go Red For Women, Start!, and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

Assignments include clerical work, event specific duties and community outreach.

Contact the American Heart Association at 281-4048 or e-mail ray.meyer@heart.org.

Bethesda North Hospital – has openings for adult volunteers in several areas of the hospital. Call 865-1164 for information and to receive a volunteer application.

Captain Kidney Educational Program – Needs volunteers one or more mornings or afternoons a month during the school year to educate children in first through sixth grades about kidney function and disease.

Training provided. Call 961-8105.

Clermont Recovery Center – Needs volunteers to fill positions on the board of trustees. Clermont County residents interested in the problem of alcohol or drug abuse, especially persons in long-term recovery and their family members, are encouraged to apply. Contact Barbara Adams Marin, CQI manager and communications coordinator, at 735-8123 or, Kim King, administrative assistant at 735-8144.

Crossroads Hospice – Seeking volunteers to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Call 793-5070.

Destiny Hospice – is seeking caring and compassionate people to make a difference in the life of a person living with terminal illness. No special skills or experience needed; simply a willingness to help provide comfort and support. Orientation is scheduled to fit the volunteer’s schedule. Opportunities are available throughout the Cincin-

nati, Middletown and Butler County area.

Contact Anne at 554-6300, or ababcock@destiny-hospice.com.

Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care – is seeking volunteers in all Greater Cincinnati communities. Evercare provides care for those facing end-of-life issues and personal support to their families. Volunteers needed to visit with patients and/or assist in administrative and clerical tasks. Volunteers may provide care wherever a patient resides, whether in a private home or nursing facility. Call 1-888-866-8286 or 6824055.

Heartland Hospice – is seeking people with an interest in serving terminally ill clients and their families. Volunteers are needed for special projects such as crochet, knitting, making cards and lap robes, as well as making visits to patients. Training is provided to fit volunteers’ schedules. Call Jacqueline at 731-6100, and Shauntay 831-5800 for information.

Hospice of Southwest Ohio – Seeks volunteers to help in providing hospice services, Call 770-0820, ext. 111 or e-mail ajones@hswo.org.

Hoxworth Blood Center – Hoxworth is recruiting people to help during community blood drives and blood donation centers in the area. Positions include: Blood drive hosts, greeters, blood donor recruiters and couriers. Call Helen Williams at 558-1292 or helen.williams@uc.edu.

The Jewish Hospital – 4777 E. Galbraith Road, Kenwood, needs adult volunteers to assist at the front window in the pharmacy and also to assist with clerical duties, sorting patient mail, etc. They also need volunteers to assist staff in the family lounge and information desk and a volunteer is also needed in the Cholesterol Center, 3200 Burnet Ave., to perform clerical duties. Shifts are available 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday through Friday. Volunteers receive a free meal ticket for each day he or she volunteers four or more hours, plus free parking. Call 686-5330.

The hospital also needs adult volunteers to assist MRI staff and technologists at the reception desk of the Imaging Department in the Medical Office Building, located across from the hospital at 4750 East Galbraith Road. Volunteers are also needed to assist staff in the family lounge and at the information desk in the main hospital.

Shifts are available Monday through Friday.

Call 686-5330.

Mercy Hospital Anderson – Seeks volunteers for the new patient services team, the Patient Partner Program. This team will provide volunteers with the opportunity to interact directly with the patients on a nonclinical level. Volunteers will receive special

training in wheelchair safety, infection control, communication skills, etc. The volunteers will assist in the day-to-day non clinical functions of a nursing unit such as reading or praying with the patient; playing cards or watching TV with the patient; helping the patient select meals; running an errand; cutting the patient’s food. Call the Mercy Hospital Anderson Volunteer Department at 624-4676 to inquire about the Patient Partner Program.

Wellness Community – Provides free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Volunteers needed to work at special events, health fairs, bulk mailings and other areas. Visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org and click on “volunteer” to sign up. Call 791-4060, ext. 19.

Miscellaneous

AARP – Tax aide for low and moderate income, with emphasis on senior citizens, are in urgent need of volunteers to keep open the existing tax-site locations and staff them for the existing and upcoming 2010-2011 tax season. Will provide necessary IRS and administrative training. If you balance your checkbook or prepare your own tax returns you could be a prime candidate. Free training will be provided during the first two weeks of Jan. 2011. In addition to volunteer help, we would be grateful for laptop computer donations or funds.

Call 1-888-227-7669 or visit www.arp.org/taxaide/home.htm for more information.

Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati – Seeking volunteer campaign assistant to plan workplace employee giving campaigns and campaign project support volunteers to assist with campaigns. Call 475-0475 or e-mail info@cintishares.org.

No experience necessary – Seeking volunteers to help with autism program based on the book “Son-Rise” by Barry NeilKaufman. No experience necessary. Call 231-1948.

Sayler Park Community Center – is looking for volunteers to help with youth instructional sports and art classes between 2-6 p.m. weekdays. Volunteers need to be at least 18 years of age and a police check is required. Contact 941-0102 for more information.

SCORE-Counselors to America’s Small Business – A non-profit association seeking experienced business people to counsel others who are or wish to go into business. Call 684-2812 or visit www.scorechapter34.org.

Tristate Volunteers – For adults of all ages, supporting some of the best-known events

in the area. Call 766-2002, ext. 4485, visit www.tristatevolunteers.org or e-mail info@tristatevolunteers.org.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary supports the U.S. Coast Guard (MSD Cincinnati) in Homeland Security, marine environmental protection, radio watch standing and Marine events, such as Tall Stacks and the WEBN Fireworks all without pay. They also teach Ohio Boating Safety, boating/seamanship and give free boat safety checks per the Ohio, Kentucky or Indian regulations. To volunteer, call 554-0789 or e-mail grutherford100@hotmail.com.

Youth In Planning – Teen volunteers needed for network project to inform communities about public planning. Visit www.OurTownPage.com or e-mail YouthInPlanning@cinci.rr.com.

Seniors

Clermont Senior Services – invites area residents to get to know seniors in their communities by engaging in the Meals-onWheels and Friendly Neighbors/Shoppers programs. Volunteer opportunities are available in the Milford, Loveland, Union and Miami townships, Owensville, and Batavia Township. Call volunteer coordinator Sharon Brumagem at 536-4060.

Meals on wheels – Seeks volunteers to deliver meals for Sycamore Senior Center’s program in the Loveland, Blue Ash, Indian Hill, Montgomery, Sycamore Township, Symmes Township and West Chester areas. Call 984-1234 or 686-1013. To volunteer in Mount Washington or Anderson Township, call 474-3100.

Social Services

American Cancer Society – Seeks volunteers for office help, assistance in resale shop, new recruits for the Young Professionals group, Relay For Life team captains, cancer survivors to help with support groups and more. Call 1-888-ACS-OHIO. Cincinnati Association for the Blind – Seeks volunteers in all areas, especially drivers available during the day. Weekend and evening hours also available. Call at 4874217.

Council on Child Abuse – Looking for volunteers who care about babies and their families. Volunteers will reinforce positive ways to manage infant crying and distribute information on the dangers of shaking babies. Call 936-8009.

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Bethel girls find defense against Goshen

By Mark Chalifoux

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The Bethel-Tate High School girls basketball team started the season a little slow as the Tigers dropped two close games to Western Brown and Ripley. The Tigers, however, turned things around in a league game against Goshen as Bethel-Tate topped the Warriors 58-22.

“In our first two games, we beat ourselves,” said Tigers head coach Dave Fallis. “We were down 25-10 to Western Brown and

came back to take a 10-point lead but couldn’t hang on. We’ve had turnovers and fouls that have kept us from winning but against Goshen the girls put it together.”

Fallis said the key against Goshen was the defense.

“We played dominating, fullcourt man-to-man defense,” Fallis said. Goshen defeated Bethel-Tate twice in the regular season last year so the win was a big one for the Tigers.

“We beat them in the tournament last year so we knew they would have this game circled and

it was a big win for us,” Fallis said.

“We didn’t tell the girls how important it was before the game but they told us after the win that they have their confidence back and that they are ready for the rest of our season.”

Tess Jenike led the Tigers in scoring with 24 big points against the Warriors. Fallis said he expects Jenike to continue to produce for Bethel-Tate.

“She puts in a lot of extra shots and she was just getting settled in for the first two games,” he said. “I think you’ll see her continue to

improve and be a force this season.”

While Jenike led with her scoring, it was the team’s balance that has Fallis feeling encouraged.

Bethel-Tate has had nine different players score in each game this season.

“We’re just deep,” Fallis said.

“We have a lot of kids we rotate in and out.”

Fallis said he was impressed with the defense of sophomore Sidney Kilgore and junior Andi Lanigan. Up next for Bethel-Tate is New Richmond at home on

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Ashley Davis of Felicity showed her long ball skills with this shot from outside the arc.

Thursday, Dec. 9, and plays at Amelia on Dec. 16. Continuing the defensive intensity is the key, Fallis said.

“We have to put a lot of pressure on the other team to take them out of their rhythm,” he said.

“This team is learning how to compete and they girls are having more fun playing as a team, so we just need to continue the momentum.”

For more sports coverage, go to www.cincinnati.com/blogs/presspreps.

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Shelby Lucas of Felicity makes a fantastic play on a pass that was almost out of her reach.

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Arica Stutz of Felicity played solid defense against Fayetteville.

Brittany Sowers of Felicity goes for an offensive rebound.

Battle for the ball

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Alex Stevenson wrestles with a Fayetteville defender for the ball Nov. 30. Despite the best efforts from the Felicity Lady Cardinals, the Fayetteville Rockets had their way on the boards Tuesday night. Fayetteville won 105-39. They will play Williamsburg at home Dec. 9.

Local alums impact UC Clermont basketball

By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

The UC Clermont men’s basketball team went 27-7 last year en route to winning the Ohio Collegiate Athletic Conference.

This season, the Cougars, with several former area preps players leading the way, are 3-4 (2-0) entering action Dec. 4. Head coach John Hurley recently discussed the contributions those local players have made.

• Greg Folino, sopho more guard (Mount Healthy alum) “He’s been out of high school a couple years, and he’s a tremendous leader.

He really has a lot of leadership skill and works hard.

He’s been a tremendous asset to our team the last

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The UC Clermont men’s basketball team has several former local standouts on its roster. Pictured, from left: Back row, head coach John Hurley, assistant coach Sam McMillan, Langston Cooke, Nate Tubbs (Mount Healthy), Tyler Knabb, Greg Folino (Mount Healthy), Maurice McGee (Winton Woods), Devin Bartlett, Ian Gordon and assistant coach Jason Moberly; front row, Nick Baynes, unidentified No. 42, Taylor Little, Peter Jackson, Scott Diebel (Amelia), Travis Donald, Dylan Phillips (New Richmond) and Keylo Jones. two years.”

• Nate Tubbs, freshman guard (Mount Healthy) “He’s an improving player that’s getting better every

day. He plays hard, and he’s still learning the college game. He’s getting better through hard work.”

• Maurice McGee, junior

guard (Winton Woods) “He’s been our starting point guard the last two years, and we rely on him a lot. He was certainly one of

the more outstanding point guards in our conference last year, and we’re looking for big things from him this year. We’re asking him to handle even more of the scoring load, and he does a great job with that.”

• Dylan Phillips, freshman center (New Rich mond) “He’s another kid who’s really coming on and getting more playing time. He’s a strong kid. He likes to bang inside and gives us strength in the paint. He’s got high potential.”

• Scott Diebel, freshman center (Amelia) “His dad played for Ohio State, so he’s got good genes. He’s got a lot of potential. He made the decision last year to sit out, so he’s got a little bit of rust on him, but he’s got really

good offensive skills. He’s good with his back to the basket and facing the basket. He just needs development.”

Hurley said two of the most productive players on the team have been senior center Nick Baynes (Hughes) and senior forward Travis Donald (Taft).

“Nick has an NBA-type body and definitely gives us a presence in the middle,” Hurley said of the 6-6, 265pounder. “And Travis is a good rebounder and scorer.

Like Mo, we’re counting on him a lot because of his experience.”

Upcoming home opponents include Middletown (Dec. 8, Valor Christian (Dec. 16), Ivy Tech (Dec. 22), Miami Hamilton (Jan. 3) and Clark State (Jan. 5).

BRIEFLY The week at McNicholas

• The McNicholas girls basketball team beat Connor 62-52, Nov. 29. McNick’s Stephanie Krusling was the team’s top-scorer with 24 points.

• The St. Xavier boys bowling team scored a 2,765 to beat Carroll’s 2,452 and McNicholas’ 2,314, Nov. 29. McNick’s Jason Hinson bowled a 389.

• The Felicity-Franklin girls basketball team lost 105-39 to Fayetteville, Nov. 30. Stutz was Felicity’s top-scorer with 14 points.

varsity football coach for the 2011 season.

Send resumes to athletic director Rob Heise at rheise@mcnhs.org.

Deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 21.

A teaching position is not available at this time.

Varsity coach wanted

Community Press online

The week at Felicity

McNicholas High School is accepting applications for a head

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Thank you

‘Tis the season to give thanks for friends, family and folks who’ve been involved in our lives this past year. As we count our many blessings, we want to recognize the following: • Linda McKinley, treasurer of the Monroe Township Historical Society, for her faithful attendance at our board meetings even as she battled cancer and endured radiation treatments.

• Loretta Fuhrman, for her help and hospitality in hosting most of our board meetings at her “round

table.” During this past year, she lost her beloved husband, Ed, and survived several falls.

• Pastor Gordon Ginn and members of the Grant Church in Point Pleasant for their participation in providing the church’s facilities for several of our monthly events and activities this past year.

We especially want to thank those who donated items for the door prizes at our Harvest Homecoming Dinner last month: Vickie and John Hale of “Tea Time on the Ohio;” Joyce Richardson, Monroe

Township trustee; the Grant Church in Point Pleasant; the family of Rebecca Bennett; board members Tom and Carol Wildey, Greg and Theresa Roberts, Linda and Allen McKinley, and David and Yvonne Kunz; and Clermont County Court of Common Pleas Judge Victor Haddad.

May God bless one and all.

Merry Christmas.

Libbie Bennett Chair, Monroe Township Historical Society Monroe Township

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Shortage of jobs or shortage of skills?

The community project undertaken by this year’s Leadership Class, sponsored by Clermont 20/20, is an important one for the future of Clermont County.

The class is building upon a recent study done by the University of Cincinnati’s Economic Research Center. The top 10 major employers in Clermont County were asked to identify the skills that seem to be lacking or missing in their recently hired workforce.

The results were interesting in that the needed skills missing were not all of a traditional academic nature.

Yes, reading comprehension, math and writing skills were noted

as deficient, but more frequently noted were skills such as problem solving, creative thinking, collaboration and ability to work in teams, better oral and written communication skills, computer and technology abilities.

The leadership class currently is surveying more than 100 additional businesses in Clermont County broken out into various industry sectors. These sectors include manufacturing, retail, service and technology so that a broad cross sampling of firms and employee needs can be tabulated and assessed.

The firms being surveyed also include target industries that have

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If you could be any fictional character, whom would you be and why? “‘The Invisible Man.’ I could go into dangerous places and situations, and not fear being discovered and probably killed.

“And I could learn the truth about things that divide people, and be able to expose liars for what they are.”

B.B. “Federal agent Elliot Ness ... old-fashioned crime fighting where the constitutional rights didn’t play a huge part on investigations and apprehensions.”

O.H.R. “I would like to be an intelligent, responsible, honest, ethical member of the U.S. Congress who puts the interests of my country first, as opposed to seeing how much money I can get the federal government to waste in my district or how I could get myself reelected.

“I would believe in ‘truth, justice, and the American way,’ play fair and co-operate with my fellow members for the good of our constituents, regardless of their party.

“Oops, forgot Superman passed away. Clearly, I would be a fictional character.”

F.S.D. “None other than our president, Barack Obama. This guy has lived in a fantasy world since being elected.

“His idea after the election was that he was going to part the waters and the flock would follow him for whatever he wanted done.

“He has increased our government in size, and spending followed. I still don’t understand what 35 czars are doing besides adding to our deficit spending and inflating government salaries with secretaries, advisers, etc., etc. to

This week’s question What safety precautions do you take when doing your holiday shopping? Do you feel safe shopping at the major malls and shopping centers?

How much do you plan to spend for Christmas or holiday gifts this year? How does it compare to last year?

Every week The Bethel Journal asks readers a questions that they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to clermont@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. the tune of or upward of $1 million per czar’s cabinet. What is the purpose of our House representatives and senators?

“To me, if you ever watch CSpan channels, in chamber sessions seems to be a farce – one person does the talking to a bunch of empty seats or people walking around lobbying for something.

“I just wish we could go back to basics and do more than freeze salaries. If they would put all government employees into the Social Security system and have the same benefit packages and near salaries as the commoners, the system would be in better shape.

“I could go on for ever as there is a lot more so I don’t want to take up the whole paper.”

D.J. “Anne Shirley of Green Gables is the fictional character I would most want to be. She is plucky, loves to read and became a teacher. She had a certain joy for life that was inspiring.”

K.S.

Which local business districts have the best holiday decorations? What do you like about them?

No responses.

great future job creation potential because of their unique position in the marketplace. The designation of “target” company is due to the product, device, procedure or technology that gives the firm a competitive edge in the domestic and global marketplace and appears to position this company (or industry sector) in a more sustainable position for future growth and stability as well as high skill job content that generally translates into higher wages.

The results of what is being called “21st Century Skills Assessment” will be shared with community stakeholders from business, education, and government. The

intention is to assess, analyze and inform. The next step is to share the data with our education partners throughout the Clermont County community to obtain feedback on ways that identified skill gaps might be addressed in innovative and creative ways through their curriculum.

While we recognize that there are legislative instructional mandates at the state and federal levels as well as fiscal constraints, several school districts in the community already are looking forward to seeing the results of this study and are indicating a willingness to look at ways that our business and education stakeholders

Divine intervention leads to benefit for sick kids It was a bit of curiosity, an odd stroke of luck (or maybe really divine intervention) and then lots of heart.

Emily Kimball just happened to pick up an issue of Ohio Magazine in February 2009 because of its cover on recycling. What she read inside, though, and what it led her to do, may re-shape a whole community’s capacity for compassion.

There was an article about J. Todd Anderson, a storyboard artist living in Dayton who was a 20-year film veteran, having worked with the Coen brothers, George Clooney and more. He had created “Nativity The Pop Opera,” the story of Jesus’ birth, as a fundraiser for The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton.

Kimball, artistically intrigued, emailed Anderson never thinking she would hear from him, but she did.

If you go

What: Nativity The Pop Opera, a completely sung story of Jesus’ birth from the Gospel of Luke. Family friendly.

When: Dec. 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 and 19. All performances at 8 p.m., with an additional 2 p.m. matinee Dec. 18.

Where: The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington Tickets: $20. Call 859-9571940 or visit www.thecarnegie.com.

Benefits: Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center’s ‘Njoy-it-all Camp for children with cancer and blood diseases.

Donations for camp: Cincinnati Children’s, MLC 9002, 3333 Burnet Ave. Cinti., OH 45229-3039, Attn: Cathy Westrich

And when she did, Anderson said he had been musing approaching Cincinnati Children’s to do the same fundraiser.

Kimball, an administrative Amy assistant in the Monahan cancer and blood Editor’s diseases institute Cincinnati ChilNotebook at dren’s Medical Center, knew exactly what she wanted to do.

She immediately thought of ‘Njoy-it-all Camp, a camp for kids with cancer and blood diseases operated by the hospital. Kimball, of Norwood, also knew the economy had hit hard on the granting agencies funding much of the camp experience.

“I’ve been aware of the good it does. It was an ‘of course’ to use (Nativity) for camp,” she said. “This is one of (the kids’) only chances to have a normal childhood experience. It’s just really beautiful to see these kids who have so many challenges in life doing normal childhood things and experiencing real joy.

“This is a really key part of their healing process and coping with their illness and growing through it.”

Each year, hundreds of children and teenagers, as well as their siblings, come from all over the Tristate to ‘NJoy-it-all Camp in Clarksville, Ohio, said Polly Partin-Welch, clinical director of support services in the cancer and blood diseases institute.

The camp is completely free to the

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families.

“I don’t believe in the have and have nots. If the kids had to pay, it would only be the kids that could afford to pay,” Welch said.

Camp costs about $120,000 a year, which does not include medical care funded by the hospital, she said. Doctors, nurses and staff are always on hand. Medications and chemotherapy are given.

But, kids are able to do anything a well child could do at camp – swimming, climbing, even a high ropes course, said Welch, of Clifton.

“I think it provides them a week that they can actually forget about their disease,” she said. “Most of the kids will tell you it’s the best week of their life.”

Kimball said she hopes the family-friendly “Nativity The Pop Opera” will become an on-going fundraiser for the camp. This season, there is the potential with seating capacity at the venue, The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, and number of shows, Dec. 11-12 and Dec. 16-19, to raise about $25,000, she said. Tickets are $20. Call 859957-1940 or visit www.the carnegie.com.

Amy Monahan is a community editor for the Community Press. Reach her at amonahan@communitypress.com.

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Humane society hosts annual dinner The Clermont County Humane Society members hosted their annual dinner and silent auction Saturday, Nov. 6. More than 300 attended and the silent auction featured more than 300 items to raise money for the society’s daily operations. The emcee for the evening was Todd Dykes of Channel 5 news.

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The Clermont County Humane Society’s annual dinner and auction was hosted by Todd Dykes of Channel 5 News.

At the Clermont County Humane Society’s annual dinner and auction president Nadora Hill, right, applauds the efforts of Jenny Bender for her help planning the event.

At the 2010 Clermont County Humane Society’s annual dinner and auction, more than 300 different items were available in the silent auction.

At the Clermont County Humane Society’s annual dinner and auction, guests had the opportunity to “crack the safe.” They could buy a key to open the safe that contained $500.

Norlyn Manor in Batavia Township was the site of the 2010 Clermont County Humane Society’s annual dinner and auction. More than 300 attended.

In the entrance of Norlyn Manor, the Clermont County Humane Society’s annual dinner and auction guests were signed in and given bidder numbers.

Guests at the Clermont County Humane Society’s annual dinner and auction could bid on 300 items.

One of the many ways guests could contribute and win prizes at the Clermont County Humane Society annual dinner and auction was by playing the barrel of cheer game.

At the 2010 Clermont County Humane Society’s annual dinner and auction, the 300 guests had more than 300 items in the silent auction to consider.

Auto repair opens second location

By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com

Hytech Automotive has been in business as a fullservice auto repair shop in Batavia since 2007.

In July, owner Philip “Steve” Cranfill opened another shop on Ohio Pike in Pierce Township near Amelia.

“We were pulling customers from this area,” Cranfill said.

“They needed a good auto repair shop on this side of town,” said Sue Day, operations manager.

More info Business: Hytech Automotive Two Locations: 350 W. Main St., Batavia, and 1395 W. Ohio Pike, Pierce Township.

Phone: 732-0400 (both locations) Website: http://hytechautomotive.biz Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday. Pierce Township location is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Owner: Philip “Steve” Cranfill Employees: Six at two locations The shops do everything from oil changes to transmission work. An oil change costs $18.95.

“We have some of the most competitive labor rates in town,” Day said.

The business offers free

pickup and delivery for customers.

Day said the shops emphasize honesty and customer service. All used parts are returned to the customer.

“We’re a family-run

business,” she said. “We try to keep an open line of communications between the service manager and customer.”

The new Pierce Township location looks like a small storefront from the street, but has eight service bays in the rear.

There are six employees at the two locations.

The mechanics at Hytech all are ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified.

Before opening his own shop, Cranfill used to work in the service department at a car dealership.

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Philip “Steve” Cranfill, owner of Hytech Automotive shops in Batavia and Pierce Township, works with a car at the Pierce Township shop.

“I realized you could make a living by being honest,” he said.

Cranfill hopes to expand to a third location in the future.

“We offer high-tech serv-

ice at affordable rates,” he said.

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Bethel Journal

December 9, 2010

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, D E C . 9

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Beechmont Squares, 7:30-10 p.m., Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave., Western-style square dance club for experienced dancers. $5. 929-2427. Anderson Township.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Zumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road, $5. 379-4900. Anderson Township.

Friendly Zumba Fitness Class, 7 p.m., Rplace, 23 Swan Lane, $5. 310-5600; www.zumbawithrobin.webs.com. Amelia.

FOOD & DRINK

Creche Exhibit Luncheon, Noon-2 p.m., Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Exhibit features more than 40 creches from numerous countries and cultures. Works by Trina Laulus. Lunch begins 12:30 p.m. Presentation at 1:30 p.m. $15, $8 ages 10 and under. Reservations required. 683-2340. Loveland.

HOLIDAY - TREES

Krody Christmas Tree Farm, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Krody Christmas Tree Farm, 2929 Bethel Concord Road, Scotch and white pine up to eight feet. Norway spruce up to six feet.

Hand saws and twine provided. Bring camcorders to record special moments. $10 any size tree you choose and cut. 734-4145.

Bethel.

Dirr Nurseries, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dirr Nurseries, 6066 Goshen Road, Thousands of Canann fir, Scotch and white pine; up to 10 feet. Tree cleaning, baling and saws available. Wreaths and balled-and-burlapped trees. Farm animals, Nativity display and hot chocolate.

Family tailgate parties welcome. $40 any size. 625-2000; www.dirrnurseries.com.

Goshen.

Davidson Farm, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Davidson Farm, 1348 Lyons Road, You pick Christmas tree, staff cuts. Colorado blue spruce and Douglas fir. Sizes range 5-10 feet. Call for appointment. $35 and up. 753-4572.

Amelia.

RELIGIOUS - COMMUNITY Bethel Kids, 6-7 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 211 E. Plane St., Grades K-5. Bible stories, snacks and games. Transportation available.

Free. Reservations required. 734-4271; www.mybethelbaptist.com. Bethel.

SHOPPING

Customer Appreciation, 6:30-9 p.m., Hilltop Reception Hall, 2141 Ohio 125, Santa appearance, shopping from vendors and crafters, pampering and prizes. Refreshments available. Presented by Clermont Direct Sellers. 518-4486. Amelia.

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EDUCATION

Job Search Skills Workshops, 1-3:30 p.m., Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave., Workshops provide technically-oriented learning opportunities for anyone currently in job transition. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by Job Search Learning Labs. 4743100; jobsearchlearninglabs.wikidot.com.

Anderson Township.

For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com.

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FOOD & DRINK

Creche Exhibit Luncheon, Noon-2 p.m., Grailville Education and Retreat Center, $15, $8 ages 10 and under. Reservations required. 683-2340. Loveland.

Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 450, 450 Victor Stier Drive, Fish, shrimp, chicken and variety of side dishes. Carryout available. Family friendly. $7. 831-9876.

Milford.

Fish Fry, 6-8 p.m., Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562, 1596 Ohio 131, Fish sandwiches, chicken fingers or six-piece shrimp dinner. $6 and up. 575-2102. Milford.

HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS

Live Nativity, 6-9 p.m., Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road, Church barn. Refreshments. Free, canned food donations requested for Inter Parish Ministries’ food bank. 231-4301. Anderson Township.

A River Village Christmas, 6-9 p.m., Downtown New Richmond, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by firetruck and Mayor Romona Carr lights the village Christmas tree, 6:30 p.m.

Live Nativity in Haussermann Park. Free hot dogs and hot chocolate, The Landing, 401 Front St. Petting zoo, animal rescue, alpacas, carolers, choirs, crafters and artists, vendors, shuttle bus service along Front Street, train displays, horse drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa in Bandstand, businesses open late, shopkeepers dressed in period costumes-visitors may dress up too. Bid ‘N’ Buy/silent auction at 126 Front St. Presented

by Village of New Richmond. 207-3184.

New Richmond.

HOLIDAY - TREES

Krody Christmas Tree Farm, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Krody Christmas Tree Farm, $10 any size tree you choose and cut. 734-4145. Bethel.

Dirr Nurseries, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dirr Nurseries, $40 any size. 625-2000; www.dirrnurseries.com. Goshen.

Davidson Farm, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Davidson Farm, $35 and up. 753-4572. Amelia.

MUSIC - BLUES

Sonny Moorman Group, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m., KC’s Pub, 928 Ohio 28, 248-0358.

Milford.

MUSIC - OLDIES

Elvis Tribute Artist Jim Jones, 9-11 p.m.,

By Golly’s, 714 Lila Ave., Free. 227-1893.

Milford.

TOURS

New Richmond History Tour via Hay Wagon, 7-9 p.m., Downtown New Richmond, 116 Susanna Way, Departs from Ross Gowdy House, 126 George St. With Historian Greg Roberts. Part of A River Village Christmas. 553-4146. New Richmond.

EXERCISE CLASSES Zumba Fitness Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 3794900. Anderson Township.

FOOD & DRINK

Pancake Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Pattison Elementary School, 5330 South Milford Road, Includes Santa shop, vendors and tribute to Elvis by Jim Jones 10:30 a.m. $4.

Presented by Pattison PTO. 227-1893. Milford.

HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS

Live Nativity, 6-9 p.m., Clough United Methodist Church, Free, canned food donations requested for Inter Parish Ministries’ food bank. 231-4301. Anderson Township.

A River Village Christmas, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Family rides and caroling throughout townload up at Bandstand. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by boat, 11:45 a.m. Reindog and Pet Parade, line-up 2:30 p.m. $1 per pet, begins Main and Front, 3 p.m. Holiday Parade, begins Front and Plum streets, 5:30 p.m., Village of New Richmond, 207-3184. New Richmond.

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New Richmond’s River Village Christmas will be held 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. The event includes Santa and Mrs. Claus, seen here at last year’s Village River Christmas, family rides, caroling throughout town-load up at Bandstand and more. The Reindog and Pet Parade line-up is at 2:30 p.m. Cost is $1 per pet and begins at Main and Front streets at 3 p.m.

The Holiday Parade begins at Front and Plum streets at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 207-3184.

HOLIDAY - TREES

Photos with Santa, 1-5 p.m., Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2873 Oh. 132, Free. 553-0001. New Richmond.

HOLIDAY - TREES

Krody Christmas Tree Farm, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Krody Christmas Tree Farm, $10 any size tree you choose and cut. 734-4145. Bethel.

Spring Grove Farm, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spring Grove Farm, 2088 Bethel-New Richmond Road, Firs, scotch and white pines up to 10 feet. Open until dark. $35 cut-your-own pine or fir Christmas tree any size. 734-4394.

New Richmond.

Dirr Nurseries, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dirr Nurseries, $40 any size. 625-2000; www.dirrnurseries.com. Goshen.

Davidson Farm, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Davidson Farm, $35 and up. 753-4572. Amelia.

NATURE

Earthhuggers, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Indoor discovery time, songs, games, art, hike, snack and story. Topic varies monthly. Ages 3-4.

Registration required. 8311711. Union Township.

Awareness, 9:3011:30 a.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Story, hike, craft and snack. Topic varies monthly. Ages 5-6. $56, $36 members. Registration required. 8311711. Union Township.

Discovery, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Introduction, hike and snack. Topic varies monthly. Ages 7-9. $56, $36 members. Registration required. 831-1711.

Union Township.

Naturalist Explorers, 1-4 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Ages 10-13. Outdoor skills training, purposeful exploring and guided off-trail forays to provide unique outdoor experiences. $100, $68 members for entire series.

Registration required. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

Spring Grove Farm, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spring Grove Farm, $95 blue and white spruce, dug, balled and burlapped; $69-$89 pines and firs, dug, balled and burlapped; $35 cutyour-own pine or fir Christmas tree any size.

734-4394. New Richmond.

Dirr Nurseries, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dirr Nurseries, $40 any size. 625-2000; www.dirrnurseries.com. Goshen.

Davidson Farm, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Davidson Farm, $35 and up. 753-4572. Amelia.

NATURE

Evergreen Centerpiece, 2 p.m., Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Registration required online by Dec. 12. Festive centerpiece making with locally grown greenery.

Ages 12 and up. Bring gloves. $15, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.

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DANCE CLASSES Beginner Square Dance Lessons, 7-9 p.m., Locust Corner Elementary School, 3431 Locust Corner Road, Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. $5 per class. Registration required. Presented by Beechmont Square Dance Club. 871-6010. Pierce Township.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Zumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 3794900. Anderson Township.

Friendly Zumba Fitness Class, 7 p.m., Rplace, $5. 310-5600; www.zumbawithrobin.webs.com. Amelia.

Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 6-7 p.m., Jazzercise Anderson, $36 per month.

407-9292; www.jazzercise.com. Anderson Township.

Zumba Fitness Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Anderson Dance Academy, $50 for 10 classes; $7. 474-7800. Anderson Township.

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EXERCISE CLASSES Friendly Zumba Fitness Class, 7 p.m., Rplace, $5. 310-5600; www.zumbawithrobin.webs.com. Amelia.

Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Jazzercise Anderson, $36 per month. 407-9292; www.jazzercise.com. Anderson Township.

FOOD & DRINK Creche Exhibit Luncheon, Noon-2 p.m., Grailville Education and Retreat Center, $15, $8 ages 10 and under. Reservations required. 683-2340. Loveland.

WAVE Free Community Dinner, 6 p.m., Milford First United Methodist Church, 541 Main St., Wednesdays Are Very Extraordinary. No church service attached, no reservations needed. All welcome. Family friendly meals. Free; donations accepted. 831-5500; www.milfordfirstumc.org. Milford.

FOOD & DRINK

Creche Exhibit Luncheon, Noon-2 p.m., Grailville Education and Retreat Center, $15, $8 ages 10 and under. Reservations required. 683-2340. Loveland.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Scoliosis Screening, 3-6 p.m., Homan Chiropractic, 4380 Glen Este-Withamsville Road, Free. 753-6325. Union Township.

HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS

Animated Nativity Display, 6-9 p.m., Comboni Missionaries, Free, canned good donations accepted. 474-4997. Anderson Township.

HOLIDAY - TREES

Krody Christmas Tree Farm, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Krody Christmas Tree Farm, $10 any size tree you choose and cut. 734-4145. Bethel.

HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS

Animated Nativity Display, 6-9 p.m., Comboni Missionaries, Free, canned good donations accepted. 474-4997. Anderson Township.

KARAOKE & OPEN MIC

Open Mic, 7-10 p.m., LaDonna’s Cafe, 1340 Ohio Pike, 752-1461. Batavia Township.

RECREATION

Bingo at St. Veronica, 5 p.m., St. Veronica Parish, 4473 Mount Carmel-Tobasco Road, Parish Center. Birthday specials, raffle, Lucky . Ages 18 and up. $10, free ages 84 and up.

528-1622; www.stveronica.org. Mount Carmel.

FOOD & DRINK

Creche Exhibit Luncheon, Noon-2 p.m., Grailville Education and Retreat Center, $15, $8 ages 10 and under. Reservations required. 683-2340. Loveland.

TOURS

New Richmond History Tour via Hay Wagon, 11 a.m., Village of New Richmond, Departs various times from Bandstand, George Street and Susanna Way. 553-4146.

New Richmond.

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PROVIDED

“Nativity The Pop Opera” will run Dec. 11-12 and Dec. 16-19 at The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, at 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington, with seven shows. The light-hearted pop opera commemorates the Christmas story as seen through the eyes of the angels. J. Todd Anderson, movie industry veteran and storyboard artist to the Coen Brothers, George Clooney and more, wrote the lyrics and music for the show. Ticket proceeds will be donated to 'Njoy-it-all Camp, a camp for children with cancer and blood diseases operated by Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center. Performances are 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 11-12, and Thursday- Sunday, Dec. 16-19; additional 2 p.m. matinee is Saturday, Dec. 18. Tickets are $20; $15, groups of 10 or more. To purchase tickets call 859957-1940 or visit www.thecarnegie.com.

HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS

Animated Nativity Display, 6-9 p.m., Comboni Missionaries, Free, canned good donations accepted. 474-4997. Anderson Township.

ART & CRAFT CLASSES Learn Needle Felting: Make Your Own Snowperson, 1-4 p.m., Loveland Art Studios on Main, 529 Main Ave., Lower Level.

Create pre-felted roving balls joined and embellished to create unique snow person. $45. Presented by Nieberding Fiber Arts.

722-6719; www.nieberdingfiberarts.com.

Loveland.

HOLIDAY - TREES

HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS

MUSIC - JAZZ

Animated Nativity Display, 4-9 p.m., Comboni Missionaries, 1318 Nagel Road, Roomsized animated display with special lighting, motion figures, narration and music. Free, canned good donations accepted. 4744997. Anderson Township.

Krody Christmas Tree Farm, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Krody Christmas Tree Farm, $10 any size tree you choose and cut. 734-4145. Bethel.

KARAOKE & OPEN MIC

Open Mic Night, 7-11 p.m., Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, Hosted by Bob Cushing. Free. 697-9705. Loveland.

Sinatra Night, 6-9 p.m., Tong’s Thai Restaurant, 1055 Main St., With Matt Snow, “The Cincinnati Sinatra.” Dinner available starting at 5 p.m. Family friendly. Free. 248-2999.

Milford.

PROVIDED

Kids can take a trip to the North Pole with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s “Holiday Follies 2: A Trip to the North Pole.” Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10; and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at Taft Theatre. It is a celebration of the holidays for children of all ages. Tickets are $20, $18, and $7. Call 513-569-8080 ext. 10 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

There is also a Brunch with Santa at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. For the breakfast only, tickets are $25; for breakfast and the show, $40. Call 513-5698080 ext. 13 for reservations. Children and adults are encouraged to bring new and unwrapped items to the Taft lobby prior to shows, collected for St. Joseph Orphanage. For holiday item requests, visit www.stjosephorphanage.org.

Life

Bethel Journal

December 9, 2010

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Why does Christmas cause us a certain uneasiness?

There’s an aspect of the coming of Christmas that rattles us.

We attribute it to our busyness, the expectations, and the expenses incurred. Partly true. But a reflective wisdom suggests something else lies unrecognized in us at this time of year.

Psychologists and spiritual directors remind us that no human is all-good or all-bad. Each of us is a mixture of a bright side and a dark side.

We have the potential of performing noble altruistic deeds. Or, we can direct our inner energies toward the darker elements of life.

Any of us can go either way and be more the sinner or the saint.

The Christmas atmosphere and its meaning nudges us toward our bright side. The songs, lights and efforts to help others all tug at our hearts. Higher aspirations come to mind.

We look at our spouse and wonder why we don’t love her even more than we do; or how much more we could be involved

in the lives of our kids or our church.

We notice other people who really have to struggle with life because of impoverishment, Father Lou unemployment Guntzelman or illness and think, “I ought to Perspectives help them more.�

Christmas is the time we more readily admit to spiritual realities, go to church and desire to live better.

But here’s where a deeper dynamic comes into play. The same experts that point out the mixture of good and evil in every person also divulge a strange human trait. We are frightened of the potential for good in ourselves.

It is much easier, they say, to get people to eventually admit to the skeletons in their closet than to admit to the bright side dormant

We have the potential of performing noble altruistic deeds. Or, we can direct our inner energies toward the darker elements of life. Any of us can go either way and be more the sinner or the saint. within them. Strange dynamic, isn’t it?

Christmas time disrupts this dynamic. It not only reminds us of how much we’re really loved and treasured by God, but it also reminds us how much we can love and positively affect the lives of others.

And that’s disturbing. It clashes with our ego, selfishness and darker side. “I wouldn’t want to try and do this good stuff all year long,� we quietly admit, “I’d be walked on, taken advantage of, and it’d be such a struggle. I feel I wouldn’t be myself.�

The resolution of this call to altruism then becomes: “It’s better to say I’m really not much, just an average and struggling worldly person – so don’t expect a lot of good from me.�

Perhaps this kind of thinking

reveals why we’re so obsessed with the scandals and sins of others; why the dirt in the lives of the rich and famous fascinates us; why we look backwards in history and write expose books about statesmen and people who are admired.

We’re eager to find blemishes and secret sins. It’s not just to make us look good, but to cynically make us all look bad and hopelessly weak.

Then we can excuse ourselves from rising higher. “Look at them!

So, do you expect differently from people like us?� we rationalize.

When Jesus Christ, the one whose birth we celebrate on Christmas, walked among us, there was an occasion when he looked us in the eye and said in so many words, “You are the salt of the earth, ‌ if you don’t flavor it

with good, who will?�

Similarly, in his inauguration address in 1994, Nelson Mandela referred to our tendency to hide our potential for good.

He said: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. “We ask ourselves, who are we to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are we not to be? “We are a child of God. Our playing small doesn’t serve the world‌ We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is in everyone! “And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.â€?

Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Contact him at columns@ communitypress.com or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

Too good of a deal online might lead to counterfeit wares Although most holiday shoppers still like to go to the stores to pick out gifts, a good many are taking to the Internet.

Sales are up dramatically but, if you’re not careful, you could end up spending your money on illegal counterfeit goods and copyrighted material.

The government just closed 82 websites where sellers were attempting to sell illegal products. But more websites are still operating, so you need to beware.

That’s what Joyce Shelton has learned firsthand.

She and her daughter wanted to buy some Coach handbags and decided to see what they could find online. “I started online searching outlets just to see if we

could find s o m e t h i n g .

From one website to another website this link Howard Ain hp o pap e dd Hey Howard! up,� Shelton said.

It was from a website called “CoachBagShow.Com.� “We surfed the site probably 15 to 20 times before we picked out two bags.

They were an excellent price. I thought I had come across a genuine Coach outlet,� said Shelton.

In order to make certain, she called the woman at the website and says she was assured these are genuine Coach items.

Then she ordered the purses, paying $59 dollars for each of them. Shelton said she thought she was getting a great deal, adding, “A bag like this you would probably find for $198 and up on the average.�

Soon after the handbags arrived Shelton started to notice the stitching on her bag was falling apart. In addition, the snap inside the bag was now just dangling.

So, despite the Coach emblem on the bag and the name on the buttons, zippers and rings, Shelton is convinced it’s just a knockoff.

Shelton sent an e-mail to the website asking for a refund, but didn’t get it.

The company said she could return the bags but warns if she did the bags

would probably be confiscated by customs officials.

In that case, she wouldn’t get a refund.

So, how did the purses get past customs when shipped to Shelton? A close look at the shipping label from China shows it says the contents are just Tshirts, not purses. “I always make sure I buy good quality bags and that they are genuine.

That’s why I was so offended when I found out they were not original,� Shelton said.

She’s not the only one.

Robin Stith of Delhi Township wrote to me that she had ordered from a different website and said her “Coach� handbag packing slip claimed it was shoes, not purses, inside.

She said she thought the handbags were so cheap because they were discontinued, not because they were counterfeit.

So, play it safe when shopping online. Check out the websites selling items, and beware if the price seems too good – because

they could be selling counterfeits.

Don’t use search engines looking for special deals.

Instead, go directly to reputable sites with which you’re familiar.

Finally, always pay with a credit card, not a debit card. That way, you can dispute the charge should anything go wrong.

Howard Ain answers consumer complaints weekdays on WKRC-TV Local 12. Write to him at 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

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Bethel Journal

Life

December 9, 2010

Gourmet clones save money, come from the heart It’s a good thing I’ve kicked up my exercise routine. Otherwise, I wouldn’t fit in any of my clothes by Christmas.

I ’ m having Rita fun testing Heikenfeld r e c i p e s of Rita’s kitchen and, course, tasting the results. Here are some recent successes.

2 cups high quality chocolate chips (I used Kroger private selection 43 percent cacao semi-sweet) 11⁄2 to 2 teaspoons peppermint extract Bring cream to a boil in large saucepan. Remove from heat, whisk in butter and corn syrup. Whisk in chips. Mixture will look runny at first but keep whisking and it will get smooth and silky. Stir in extract.

Cool and store in fridge.

Warm before serving to make it pourable.

Gourmet chocolate peppermint fudge sauce Rita’s blog I’m working on a true clone of Williams-Sonoma’s peppermint fudge sauce, which is made by cooking cream, butter, corn syrup, etc. down and then adding chocolate and peppermint oil.

My first attempt is what I’m sharing today. It’s a super-easy version that is fool-proof.

My tasters loved it.

When I refine the true fudge sauce version, I’ll share that, too.

1 cup whipping cream, unwhipped 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon light corn syrup

loaf of Italian bread or crackers.

Diabetic celery seed dressing for slaw

For those on your holiday list who need to consume less carbs.

Antipasto in a jar makes a great gift. version.

Mix together:

Check out my blog on Cincinnati.com for peppermint bark like WilliamsSonoma. You’ll save lots of cash by making your own, and I think it’s just as good as the gourmet bark you buy (which is now over $25 a pound!). See a photo of the bark on my website Abouteating.com.

Antipasto in a jar

Go to taste on the herbs and spices. Use your favorite veggies and cheeses, as well.

A little more or less of any ingredient is OK. Leave out meat for a vegetarian

Mozzarella balls – a dozen or so mini balls 8 oz. or so cheddar cheese cubes or cheese of your choice 1 bell pepper, chunked up 4 oz. small whole mushrooms, or large ones sliced 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered Handful of shredded or sliced carrots 1 cup or so olives 2 celery ribs sliced into 1 ⁄2-inch pieces 1 cup pepperoni sticks, salami, etc. (opt.)

1 teaspoon or so dry onion flakes or 2 tablespoons chopped onion

COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD

Italian seasoning to taste, start with 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon powdered garlic or up to 1 tablespoon fresh chopped 1 ⁄4 to 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (opt. but good)

Pour over to coat:

Favorite bottled Italian, Greek or vinegar and oil dressing, or homemade.

When ready to give, pour into pretty jar, and add more dressing to cover if necessary.

Make up the gift and give within a couple of days, and note on the gift tag that the antipasto should be kept in the refrigerator.

I like to give this with a

1 ⁄2 cup vinegar – cider or clear 1 ⁄2 to 3⁄4 cup water 1 ⁄2 cup Splenda or less to taste 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt or substitute 1 ⁄2 to 1 teaspoon celery seed Squirt of Dijon mustard or 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard

Combine everything in pan and bring to a boil.

Remove from heat and let cool. Great over chopped slaw mix (about 4 cups).

Can marinate up to a day.

To make dressing for greens:

Add several tablespoons Canola for a salad dressing for mixed greens, spinach, etc.

Blue ribbon chili con carne

A version of this won a blue ribbon years ago at River Downs. For Janet.

2 lbs. ground chuck 1 large onion, diced

1 teaspoon garlic, minced 46 oz. tomato juice 1 pound can spicy chili beans, undrained 1 tablespoon chili powder or more to taste Crushed red pepper to taste Salt to taste 1 ⁄2 cup uncooked macaroni, added during the last 20 minutes (opt) Fry meat, onion and garlic and drain. Add all ingredients and bring to boil.

Reduce and simmer uncovered at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with shredded cheddar.

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Go to my online column for Ruth Ann Rooks’ chili con carne recipe.

Ruth Ann, a Clermont County reader, found this in her mother’s recipe book “made in the 1920s from newspaper clippings.”

Ruth Ann makes this recipe for her family today.

You’ll also find diabetic salad dressings, sides and sweets.

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.

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Bethel Journal

December 9, 2010

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Bald eagle at East Fork found dead Howdy folks, I was talking to the manager of Eastfork last week and he said they found a dead eagle on one of the walking trails. They have no way to know how the bird was hurt and died. This is a real loss. I was hoping to see the eagle stay here and raise young.

They travel through here each year in the spring and again in the fall. In the spring, they are going to the Great Lakes. In the fall, they are going to the south. I have seen several of them. Boy, are they beautiful. The Good Lord knew what a beautiful bird they were when he created them.

Deer season is in full season for gun and they are harvesting lots of deer. The deer herd is really much bigger than last year. There are going to be some changes next year for checking in your deer.

The weather report for Saturday could be some snow flurries. I remember several years ago, while deer hunting, the snow was really coming down. I really enjoyed that hunt even though I

didn’t get a deer. Setting watching the snow coming down in the tree tops, I was thinking what a beautiful sight that was.

Last Friday Ruth Ann and our two daughters went shopping.

They always go the day after Thanksgiving. Our two granddaughters and great granddaughter also went with them. Ruth Ann really enjoys that day with our children. I am always so happy for her to be with them.

They really look after her.

Last Friday and Saturday evenings Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus were at the Milford Garden Center and saw several folks. A couple brought their dog to see Santa and get a picture. This lady takes the beautiful dog to a nursing home to see the folks. She said if she is not there on a certain day the nursing home is calling to see why they are not there. This is a very special lady who will take her time and expense to take the dog to see these folks. And the expense to train the dog is not cheap. We also know some other

folks who do this, too. The animal was beautiful. They wanted the picture to put on their Christmas cards.

Now Santa Claus has been asked for different requests. A man sat on Santa’s lap and asked for a prayer for a job for him to help support his Mother while wiping the tears. So Santa had a prayer with him.

Last week I wrote about an event at the Faith United Methodist Church in Batavia. This year they again are having a Christmas pageant at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, and after that a puppet show. After these programs, there will be refreshments in the church basement. This is always a wonderful time to share with folks and let them know how everyone enjoyed the programs.

If you check, probably all the churches will be having a Christmas program. The Bethel United Methodist will be having the children’s program, “The Best Christmas Ever,” at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. The children’s director, Janet,

sure does a super job with all the children and they sure love her.

She is so concerned with each child.

Now is the time to be putting the garden to bed for the winter.

Put mulch, lime and organic fertilizer on. We have put corn fodder on the tractor tires and raised beds then covered them with the organic fertilizer.

We made a raised bed this year.

It was 8 feet long, 3 feet wide and only 6 inches deep. We planted beets and carrots in it and they sure did good. We will need to make it deeper for the carrots. This is a good way to have fresh carrots to eat. As they start getting taller you need to be thinning them and can have some small carrots to munch on.

It is so exciting to be able to go pick garden produce out of your own garden and have good eating. When we put the extra mulch for more depth, there will be good potting soil in the bed, so the carrots can grow longer.

The big garden will have taters,

sweet taters and lima beans in it. I planted the lima George beans in a raised Rooks bed this year and they didn’t do Ole much due to the Fisherman dry weather and the time we planted them.

As I have written before, if you have a shut in get them a bird feeder and fill it up then hang it outside where they can see it.

Give them a bird book, a pencil and paper so they can write down the names of the different birds they see. This will help them pass the time.

Start your week by going to the church of your choice and give the Good Lord all the praise and thanks for your family and all you have. 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.

Re-gifting is a good, sound idea In the past I have written articles about gift ideas for people to give senior citizens. I thought this year it might be helpful to offer some ideas for gifts seniors can give to others.

Many seniors are on a fixed income. They have downsized, sold their homes and moved into condominiums or apartments. Before making the big move, they probably gave away mountains of mementos to family members and the leftovers to whatever charity was picking up that week.

Inevitably, though, they continue to receive knickknacks for various occasions throughout the year and things begin to gather dust again, or they are still in the gift box or bag it came in, taking up precious closet space. What’s the

solution?

Re-gifting!

Re-gifting is an art form.

It requires a c e r t a i n of Linda amount finesse and Eppler attention to Community detail. So are Press here some tips to Guest promote a Columnist s u c c e s s f u l , non-embarrassing outcome.

Carefully store the items (in original boxes if possible) in a large plastic bin marked “gifts” with a cover.

Care must be taken so that the gift looks new again next year. A dusty gift is a dead giveaway. Store them all in the same place, so it is easy to locate them.

Here’s the really important part. Tape a note to each item stating who gave it to you and when. Make sure you do not re-gift that item to the same person. Or even someone they know well.

Over the years, I have received a few things which I knew immediately I would not keep. I took them directly to the bin.

Then I followed up with a warm, fuzzy thank you note to the giver.

Do I feel guilty or concerned about this? Not at all. Someone else will enjoy the gift more than I. And after all, it’s the thought that counts, right? So after thinking about it, I put it in the bin. Seriously, reassigning gifts is a great idea.

If you run out of re-giftables, how about giving a

LETTER TO SANTA Dear Santa, First I would like to say thank you for the presents that you brought last year.

Why dident you take the cookie for Mrs. Claws? She was probably mad at you.

So what I want this year is a Barbie, Barbie Bunch Bugie,

a D.S., D.S. Games, a new sweter, jeans, a hanna montana forever movie, a new necklace, and a new star to put on top of our tree and that is all. Santa I hope you like the cookies we put out for you on Christmas eve.

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dear friend or relative something of yours that you’ve owned for a long time? A small vase, a beautiful teacup, a piece of jewelry.

Include a note of appreciation and affection, and it will become a treasured heirloom.

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self, and include a personal item and photo. This is a great gift for a daughter, granddaughter or close friend.

Meaningful gifts are not usually the ones that have been purchased. They are the gifts from the heart.

On the other hand, clearing out your shelves and closets is good, too.

Linda Eppler is director of communications for Clermont Senior Services.

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undergo specialized treatment to deal with what he was exposed to prior to his birth. They have both come a long way since they came into our home.” Miller has been fostering children since 2007.

“We have 56 foster children in the county that have found forever families this year,” said Jordan. “We have many more that are waiting for a home, primarily older children and sibling groups. There are over 300 children in the care of CPS and we only have 100 foster families, so you can see how great the need is to recruit families who will provide these children with a loving and nurturing environment.”

Miller said she wants to dispel the myth that foster parents can’t work outside the home.

“I do,” she said. “I am like most moms juggling a career with demands at home. You don’t have to be perfect to be a perfect foster parent. I’m nowhere close.

However, I do have a lot of love to give and I am committed to making a difference in the life of a child who needs shelter and guidance through a difficult time.”

“If you are willing to open your heart and home, you could be a foster parent,” said Jordan.

For more information about foster parenting, call 732-7173 or visit the website www.ClermontForKids.org.

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New help for available for Ohio homeowners Ohio has received $570.4 million from the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Hardest Hit Fund to help homeowners avoid foreclosure.

“As part of the Restoring Stability program, up to $15,000 in assistance could be provided to unemployed or under-employed homeowners who are at a high risk of default or foreclosure,” said Sue Pohlman, assistant director of Consumer Education and Outreach with the Ohio Attorney General’s office. “We anticipate that the program could help 46,000 homeowners statewide. This program has been designed to help those folks who have the greatest need.”

The Restoring Stability program, a Save the Dream Ohio Initiative, is administered by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) and designed to help homeowners who have a temporary or permanent reduction in income.

To begin the application process, visit www.SaveTheDream.ohio.gov or call the Save the Dream toll-free hotline at 888-404-4674. A trained counselor will work with each homeowner to screen for eligibility and will put together an action plan to address individual needs.

Homeowners could qualify for more than one type of assistance.

If homeowners do not qualify for the Restoring Stability program, free help is available to help identify other foreclosure prevention programs.

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CLERMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests/citations

Dixie Tissandier, 53, 3543 Patterson Road, Bethel, domestic violence at 3333 Grant Avenue, Bethel, Nov. 22.

Jerry Lee Cooper, 33, 3212 Ohio 756, Felicity, domestic violence at 3212 Ohio 756, Felicity, Nov. 23.

Juvenile, 16, aggravated menacing, Bethel, Nov. 26.

Juvenile, 16, theft, Bethel, Nov. 26.

Nov. 22.

At 214 2nd Street, Moscow, Nov. 22.

At 404 Bethel Concord, Bethel, Nov. 22.

Criminal damaging/endangering At 2563 Poplar Ridge Drive, Bethel, Nov. 28.

At 400 Bartlow Road, Georgetown, Nov. 24.

At 939 Ohio 133, Bethel, Nov. 24.

Disrupting public service

At 939 Ohio 133, Bethel, Nov. 24.

Domestic violence

At Ohio 756, Felicity, Nov. 24.

Forgery

At 2161 Bethel Hygiene Road, Bethel, Nov. 27.

Restrictions on depositing litter on public property, on private property owned by others and in state waters At 201 Warren Street, Chilo, Nov. 27.

Riot

At 1797 Antioch Road, Hamersville, Nov. 20.

Runaway

At 2205 Meisman Drive, Bethel, Nov. 22.

Theft

At 1887 Anticoch Road, Hamersville, Nov. 27.

At 214 2nd Street, Moscow, Nov. 22.

At 3696 Spring Grove Road, Bethel, Nov. 26.

Having weapons while under disability

Unauthorized use of motor vehicle

Aggravated riot

Improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle

Unauthorized use of property

Burglary

Rape

Incidents/investigations Aggravated menacing

At 3696 Spring Grove Road, Bethel, Nov. 26.

At 1797 Antioch Road, Hamersville, Nov. 20.

At 1856 Jones Florer Road, Bethel,

At 1797 Antioch Road, Hamersville, Nov. 20.

At 1797 Antioch Road, Hamersville, Nov. 20.

At Coombs Road, Moscow, Nov. 23.

At 3212 Ohio 756, Felicity, Nov. 26.

At 3262 Ohio 756, Felicity, Nov. 17.

Unruly juvenile offenses

At Meisman Drive, Bethel, Nov. 22.

Vandalism

At 79 Elizabeth St., Moscow, Nov. 1.

DEATHS Joe Bowling Sr.

Joe “Little Joe” Bowling Sr., 72, of Georgetown died Nov. 27.

Survived by children, Curtis Bowling, Chris Bowling, Crystalane Davidson, Joe Bowling Jr., Sherman Bowling, Betty Siegel and Teresa White; grandchildren, Malissa Scheidt, Robert Davidson, Jimmy Bowling, Lloyd Bowling, Alesha White, Seth White, Shy Bowling, Tony Bowling and Ryan Siegel; greatgrandchildren, Shawnta Bowling, Katelyn Bowling, Chelsey Bowling, Katie Davidson, Rebecca Bowling, Frankie Bowling, Eddie Bowling, Haylee Bowling, Kayla Wilkins and Kyle Wilkins; three brothers; four sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were Dec. 1 at Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home.

Mildred Eileen Elble

Mildred Eileen (nee Shinkle) Elble, 89, formerly of Bethel died Nov. 25.

Survived by children, Barbara J. (Jim) Oelker, Nancy J. (Terry) Day and William D. Elble; sister, Eleanor Marie Sparks; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by husband, William E. Elble; and sister, Frances

Lucille Baird.

Services were Dec. 6 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel. Memorials to: The Ohio Veterans Home, 2003 Veterans Blvd., Georgetown, OH 45121.

Elsie Mae Halbritter

Elsie Mae Halbritter, 78, of Batavia died Nov. 27.

Survived by sons, Darrell Warman, Ray Warman, Dan Warman and David Warman; daughters, Lovinda Jones, Beverly Hopkins, Bonita Bristle of Bethel, Donna Hector and Karen Michels; brothers, Lonzo Clark and Arthur Clark; sisters, Myrtle Perry, Evelyn Parks, Jewel Parks, Ruby Fryman and Dessel Clark; 27 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by husband, Guy Halbritter; daughter, Sandra Bridges; and parents, George and Davie Clark.

Services were Dec. 4 at Mt. Orab First Baptist Church. Memorials to: Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203; or, Crossroads Hospice, 4360 Glendale-Milford Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

Rebecca F. Hughes

Rebecca F. Hughes, 89, of Bethel died Nov. 28.

Survived by children, Sandra L. (Ed) Foley, Lily K. (Gary) Coulter, Jacqueline J. (Roger) Murphy, Joy C. (Tom) Robinson and Samuel Lee (Barbara) Hughes Jr.; one greatgreat grandchild; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by husband, Samuel Lee Hughes, Sr.; and children, James Michael Hughes, Butch Stamper and Betty Valentine.

Services were Dec. 2 at Monroe Cemetery, Nicholsville.

Jack Walter Whitcomb

Jack Walter Whitcomb, 85, of Felicity died Nov. 30.

Survived by children, Donna Lee Creech, Priscilla Atkins, Michael Whitcomb and Valda Hancock; 16 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Preceded in death by wife, Linda (nee Cobb) Whitcomb; and son, Timothy Whitcomb.

Services were private. Memorials to: The Salvation Army, Divisional Headquarters, 114 E. Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

BETHEL OBSERVER Happy birthday to:

Dec. 17 – Robert Hitt, Carl Smith, Ron Wolf, Kathy Freudenberger, Sadie Swartz, Jackie Brooks, Seth Kamphaus, Connie Baker.

Dec. 18 – Dexter Miller, Robin Anderson, Debbie Moody, Ursella Raily, Helen Peelman, Mike Hafner, Mabel Henson, Kym Pride, Winfred Brumley, David Aufdenkamp.

Dec. 19 – Edna Martin, Yoneko Baker, Marian Tilbury, Michelle Cluxton, Deborah Daugherty, Clara Mooney (In Memory).

Dec. 20 – Linda Brunner, Vicki Jasontek, Peggy Donaworth, Joe Moore, Celent Brown, Shari Beighle, Lauren Barr, Leona Lamm, Connor Webster, Brittany Kennedy, Lewis Parrish Jr (In Memory).

Dec. 21 – Rick Haworth, Susan Cluxton, Mark Planck, Erin Canter.

Dec. 22 – Travis Riley, Cindy Boggs, Gayle Parker, Ed Marks, Carol Moran, David Brannock, Grant Marmaduke, Tyler Miller.

Dec. 23 – Carleen Burton, Ronnie Wiggons, Bob Dameron, Margaret

Miller, Donnetta Swartz, Tiffany Burns.

Dec. 24 – Natasha Singler, Timothy McDaniel, Sherry Baker, Carl White, Carol Baker, Ken Mullins Jr., Howard Taylor, Tosha Raisor, Debbie Abbinante, Billy Beck.

Dec. 25 – Jody Bradshaw, Anabell Trisler, Valerie Hargett, Jamie Delaney, Pearl Richter, Rebecca Miller.

Dec. 26 – Christen Fagley, Lance Kiger, Helen Bee, Sheri Kelly.

Dec. 27 – Paige Wilson, Patsy Wilson, Paul Moschberger, Martha Stanforth, Karen Rector, Jeremy Fischer, Jenny Louderback, Vicki Hull, Debbie Huedepohl, Clay Swartz, Ivan Mansell.

Dec. 28 – Amy Tumler, Jay Roewer, Jim Fannin, Spencer Ireton, Evangelyn Blasing.

Dec. 29 – Greg Sumpter, Milton Prebble, Jennifer Rose, Jeanne Nelcamp, Raymond Ellington, Terri Bastin, Michael White.

Dec. 30 – Janet Jones, Roy Smith, Elaine Rector, Lorraine Longworth, Rob Dice, Rosemary Penny, Vickie King.

Dec. 31 – Connie Adams, Joanna Patterson, Ryan Prebble, Jeff Ander-

son, James Thacker, Heather Bennett, Hannah Torok, Jason Hacker, Michelle Morel, Andy Barger.

Happy anniversary to

Dec. 21 – Larry and Carol Hollins.

Dec. 22 – Charles and Nancy Yost.

Dec. 23 – Frank and Margaret Bailey, Robert and Pat Bee, Caryl and Gladys Hall.

Dec. 24 – Jackie and Lennie Brooks, Ray and Shirley Vice, Fairley and Elsie Calhoun.

Dec. 25 – Margie and Kendall Hamilton, Robert and Sue Gregoire, John and Sue Abbott.

Dec. 26 – Walter and Velma Perkins, Bill and Ruby Elliott, Bill and Joyce Wilson.

Dec. 27 – Sharon and Bob Brumagem, David and Joyce Gray, Bob and Barbara Cowden.

Dec. 28 – Bob and Maureen Vagnini, Ron and Dee Jaskowiak, Shawn and Melinda Sparks, David and Jean Beck.

Dec. 29 – Tom and Betty Patton.

Dec. 30 – Perry and Geneva Baker, Mark and Susan Wells.

Dec. 31 – Buck and Denise Thiery.

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IN THE COURTS The following cases have been filed with Clermont County clerk of courts.

Filings

State Farm Fire and Casualty Insurance Company vs. Michelle Shaw, other tort Total Quality Logistics vs. Stone Road Transportation Inc., other tort Patricia Helterbran vs. Georgia Pacific Corporation and Marsha P. Ryan, worker’s compensation Amy Phillips vs. Marsha P. Ryan Administrator Ohio Bureau of Workers and Pickard Enterprises LLC, worker’s compensation Wanda Donaldson vs. GMRI Inc. and Marsha P. Ryan Administrator Bureau of Workers, worker’s compensation Household Realty Corporation vs.

Vincent Garrison, et al., worker’s compensation Deutsche Bank National Trust Company vs. Timothy W. Petrey, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA ND vs. Greg A. Roshon, et al., foreclosure Huntington National Bank vs. Nancy L. Anderson and Harold K. Anderson III, foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Debra K. Kerns, et al., foreclosure GMAC Mortgage LLC vs. Lori T. Moore, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs.

Jeanne M. Townsley Smith, et al., foreclosure CIT Small Business Lending Corporation vs. ABE TEC MFG Inc., et al., foreclosure J Cummins Professional Properties Inc. vs. Teresa D. Chisenhall, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Adam M. Howard and Beneficial Financial I Inc., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs.

Tina M. Fogelman, et al., foreclosure Bayview Loan Servicing LLC vs.

Goshen Motor Credit LLC, et al., foreclosure Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company National vs. David Michael Chase Jr., et al., foreclosure Jamestown Crossing Condominium Owners Association vs. Randall A. Eades, et al., foreclosure JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Jeffrey J. Bauman, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs.

Paul Presta Jr., et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Rod Bullock, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Anthony R. Vuocolo, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Home Loans vs. Ronnie R. Adams, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Christopher M. Catron and Cynthia J. Catron, foreclosure JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Frank Gilbert and Joni Gilbert, foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs.

Traci F. Rutledge, et al., foreclosure Midfirst Bank vs. Paul M. Perry, et al., foreclosure JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Kenneth E. Sands, et al., foreclosure Discover Bank vs. Sonia L. Cassity, other civil Discover Bank vs. Bichquyen T. Dang, other civil Lynn Strotman and Jim Strotman vs.

Elizabeth Snodgrass and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, other civil Asset Acceptance LLC vs. David Brewster, other civil International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers vs. Prickel Electric LLC, other civil John R. Jurgensen Company vs.

Atlas Excavating Inc. and Hanover Insurance Company, other civil Kevin Addington vs. Steve Crawford, other civil

Divorce

Jack Roger Constable Jr. vs. Shawna

Marie Constable Regina Kingery vs. Damon Kingery Belinda Padgett vs. James Padgett Jr. Bryan W. Busch vs. Candice R. Busch Sandhya B. Patel vs. Sanjay Patel Richard L. Ciambro vs. Catherine A. Chase

Dissolution

Cecily Faye Thomas vs. Randy D. Damron Lisa A. Korelitz vs. David A. Korelitz Tonya Gail Hagen vs. Michael W. Hagen Robert W. Romeo vs. Jana D. Romeo Susan Ealy vs. Thomas Ealy Linda Campbell vs. Christopher Campbell Joseph S. Williams vs. Lisa A. Fuehner Williams

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Christopher J. Carriero, 32, 6725 Fairfield Business Center, Fairfield, forgery, theft, Union Township Police Department.

Robert L. Stankorb, 19, 4263 Ferguson Drive #6, Cincinnati, theft, grand theft of a firearm, Union Township Police Department.

Brittany K. Samuel, 21, 5816 Stonewall Jackson Drive, Milford, possession of heroin, Union Township Police Department.

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Members of the Clermont County Delta Chi Chapter met with John Ruthven at his home in Georgetown Nov. 20. From left are Carol Bradley, immediate past-president; Joan Ballbach, program chairman and first vice president; Ruthven, wildlife artist; Melody Newman, president; Faye Thompson, president.

Volunteer 4-H leaders needed in Clermont Co. Do you have skills in sewing, photography, woodworking or pet care you’d like to share? If so, you might want to consider becoming a 4-H leader.

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and can help them grow. In addition to traditional sewing and cooking projects, today’s 4-H also encompasses math and science projects, art, and 200 other areas. There really is something for everyone.”

Cangro said there are more than 900 young people involved in 4-H locally and about 300 adult leaders.

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Applications for the one bedroom waiting list are for the Bethel Woods elderly designated units. Applicants must be 62 years of age or older to apply.

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Children as young as 5 and in kindergarten as of Jan. 1 can join the 4-H Cloverbud program.

“We find that many of our young people continue with the program through the age of 18 or 19,” said Cangro. “I agree with the universal mission statement that says 4-H instills integrity, service, leadership, sense of duty and personal growth in the youth it serves.”

For more information about the 4-H adult volunteer program, contact Cangro at (513) 732-7070, ext.

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LEGAL NOTICE RESOLUTION 895 AUTHORIZING THE FISCAL OFFICER TO CREATE A THEN AND NOW TO CERTIFICATE PAY BRANDSTET TER CARROLL INC. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, adopted 11/22/2010 by the Bethel Village Council.

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Members can expect to experience up to 50 percent in fee reductions. In addition to increasing their bottom line, Infintech aims to help demystify credit card acceptance by educating businesses on payment methods, cost and security.

A valuable benefit of the Infintech Merchant Services Program is the fact that the chamber has a local representative. They will take the time to meet with you,

understand your business and help you find the most cost effective way to accept credit cards.

Infintech ensures that each chamber member is receiving the lowest rate possible from Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

Also, there are no hidden fees or costs. The pricing model is transparent to every cent that is being paid. Together with the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Infintech has saved their members more than $500,000 in processing fees in the last two years.

For more information, call the chamber at 5765000.

T-Shirt Project creates powerful message about domestic violence Calls for assistance now number 800 a month, as counselors for the YWCA domestic violence hotline that serves Clermont, Adams and Brown counties, struggle to find shelter and resources for those who need to leave their homes, often with children in tow.

“Last year at this time, we were getting 700 calls a month, so you can see how domestic violence reporting is increasing,” said local YWCA Shelter Manager Kirstin Eismin.

Members of the community designed a T-shirt with a message about domestic violence Oct. 19 at UC Clermont.

“The messages are deeply personal,” said Eis-

min. “As part of the Clothesline Project, we will hang these T-shirts on a line to create a powerful message about domestic violence and its impact on individuals, families and communities.”

The Clermont County commissioners proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence estimates that one out of every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime.

“Research indicates that women who leave an abusive relationship, have tried to do so at least seven times previously,” said Eismin.

“Many of these women fear for their lives, have little or no self esteem, no money and think they have no other place to go. We offer

them shelter, food and assistance to break the cycle of violence.”

Eismin encourages victims of domestic violence to call the 24-hour hotline if they need assistance; (513) 753-7281.

A domestic violence vigil will be held at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 21, on the steps of the Clermont County Courthouse, 270 E. Main St. in Batavia.

“We invite those who have been a victim of domestic violence, and those who have lost a loved one to abuse to come out and join us for special music and speakers,” said Eismin.

For more information about domestic violence or events planned to create awareness about domestic violence, call the YWCA at 732-0450.

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The Clermont County Common Pleas Courthouse is at 270 E. Main St. in Batavia.

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The court has appellate jurisdiction over the decisions of some state and local administrative agencies. Common Pleas Court Judges Jerry R. McBride, Victor M. Haddad, William Walker, and W. Kenneth Zuk preside over court cases.

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What can you expect if called to jury duty? What is foreclosure mediation? Can you watch a court case in progress? What’s the difference between a magistrate and a judge? These questions and many more are now answered on the Clermont County Common Pleas Court website www.ClermontCommonPleas.com.

“We recently made a number of improvements to the site, including a list of frequently asked questions, a legal glossary and a video explaining jury service to prospective jurors,” said Clermont County Common Pleas Court Administrator Harold Paddock. “We hope that these additions will help citizens better interact with the court system. We welcome any and all feedback about

Nov. 20 was a special day at John A. Ruthven’s Thompson House Gallery in Georgetown. Several members of two area chapters of Delta Kappa Gamma, a society for women educators, met for a day of recognition and interest in the artwork of Ruthven. Clermont County Delta Chi Chapter was sponsored and initiated by the Brown County Alpha Chi Chapter Oct. 25, 1975, at the Williamsburg Methodist Church.

The group was welcomed by the wildlife artist.

His presentation included his progression through the years to become a gentleman well-known for his artistic genre and recognized by U.S. presidents. Of notable interest were his comments concerning the acceptance of his art by his teachers as he painted the backdrops for school plays.

After touring the gallery and enjoying Ruthven’s wildlife art, the group proceeded to the Grant homeplace nearby. Many of the members of the group later shared lunch.