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WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013

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Shortfall projected in early Clermont Co. 2014 budget By Roxanna Swift

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CLERMONT COUNTY — County officials are anticipating a shortfall in operating funds next year. The 2014 Clermont County tax budget includes requests for about $50.1 million in operating expenses, but operating fund revenues are expected to be about $49.3 million, said Sukie Scheetz, Office of Management and Budget director. She made her comments with the commissioners’ June 19 meeting. Operating revenues cover general fund operating expenses, including criminal

and judicial services, public safety and health and human services. Criminal justice makes up 39 percent of the 2014 operating exScheetz penses, Scheetz said. Criminal justice expenses, which are estimated to be $19.7 million for 2013, are expected to increase to about $20.3 million in 2014. The additional expenses are mostly due to requests for raises. “We will continue to monitor this and revise our estimates before we go to a 2014 appropriation,” Scheetz said.

Ohio law requires a tax budget be adopted in July for the following calendar year, Scheetz said. While the tax budget is a template for the final budget, it is an early draft and should not raise concern, said Commissioner Bob Proud. “Between now and December, we’ll be going through it with a fine-toothed comb,” Proud said. “We will prioritize requests and look at the economy.” Commissioner David Uible said a similar shortfall was projected for the 2013 budget, but county officials had a balanced budget by the end of 2012.

“I’m going to push for a balanced budget and make sure we have one,” he said. Scheetz said she will watch revenues to see where they trend for the remainder of the year. Sales tax and casino revenues are two unknown factors, which will affect the final budget. In addition to monitoring revenues, expenses will be evaluated to determine their necessity, Scheetz said. Veterans services assistance payments may be an area where expenses can be reduced. County officials also may choose not to perform salary actions for county employees paid out of the general fund.

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Clermont County Municipal Court Judge James Shriver June 27 is sworn in as Clermont County Probate/Juvenile Court Judge. Ohio Gov. John Kasich appointed Shriver earlier this year to replace Judge Stephanie Wyler, who retired in December. From left are Wyler, Shriver and his niece Jenna Deskins. ROXANNA SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Police focus on drugs in Piccadilly area Drugs, cash, cars, more recovered Members of the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office, the Union Township Police Department, and the Clermont County Narcotics Unit June 21 served search warrants at three locations in the Piccadilly area of Union Township. The search warrants are part of a continuing investiga-

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tion being conducted in Piccadilly involving drug trafficking, gang activity and associated violence, said Clermont County Sheriff A.J. “Tim” Rodenberg in a press release. Search warrants were served at: 498 Piccadilly Square, Apartment A; 503 Piccadilly Square, Apartment B; and 3970 Piccadilly Circle, Apartment D, Rodenberg said. A quantity of drugs, U.S. currency, 13 vehicles, electronics

and incriminating documents were recovered during the search, the sheriff said. As a result of information obtained during the original search warrants, additional search warrants were served at a storage facility in Pierce Township. No arrests have been made in this case, however, this matter is being prepared for presentation to the Clermont County Grand Jury for several suspects, Rodenberg said. The po-

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tential charges include: trafficking in drugs, money laundering, permitting drug abuse, participation in a criminal gang and conspiracy, welfare fraud and tax evasion. Other possible criminal suspects have been identified and are being investigated, including some Piccadilly owners and residents who ignore and permit illegal activity occurring in their apartments and buildings, Rodenberg said.

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Batavia schools to see deficit before increase By Roxanna Swift rswift@communitypress.com

BATAVIA — The Batavia Local School District is expected to have a deficit until 2015. Treasurer Michael Ashmore June 17 presented a five-year forecast to school board members. The report includes projected deficits of $800,314 and $50,109 for 2013 and 2014, respectively. “From what I can tell, at least there isn’t any red on the fiveyear forecast,” said board PresiAshmore dent Scott Runck. Severance payments are one of the primary reasons for the deficit in 2013, Ashmore said. “The good news is those severance payments are being taken care of out of this year’s budget,” he said. “We will realize all the savings from a new staff next year.” The new employees will come in at lower pay rates than those leaving the district, Ashmore said. An increase in purchased services costs also contributed to this year’s deficit, he said. Expenditures originally were projected to be about $3.8 million. Actual expenditures are expected to be nearly $4.9 million. Purchased services include special education for preschool and mentally-handicapped students, Ashmore said. The number of students using the services increased in 2013, which affected the cost for programming through the Clermont County Educational Service Center. “The cost of services didn’t increase,” Ashmore said. “It’s really just our population.” The number of students using the services is higher than in past years, he said. The main cause for the deficit expected in 2014 is a final payment of more than $300,000 for buses leased years ago, Ashmore said. Revenues are expected to surpass expenditures in 2015 through 2017, Ashmore said. “As the five-year forecast progresses, it does get better,” he said. The projected deficits are expected to be covered through money from the district’s general fund, Ashmore said. He hopes to offset the deficit projected for Fiscal Year 2014 through increased revenues or decreased expenditures. Although the state budget will not be complete until June 30, Ashmore anticipates a sixpercent increase in state funding in 2014 and 2015.

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Two accused of stealing from storage units By Keith BieryGolick

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BATAVIA TWP. — Two men accused of committing 33 felonies have been indicted on multiple counts for their role in a series of storage unit thefts in Batavia and Pierce townships. Weston Allen, 30, 12 Montgomery Way, Apt. 12, in Batavia Township, was indicted June 13 by the Clermont County Grand Jury, said Clermont County Sheriff’s Investigator

B.J. Boerger. Allen was indicted on three counts of theft of firearms, third-deAllen gree felonies; and 28 counts of breaking and entering, fifth-degree felonies, said Sheriff A.J. “Tim” Rodenberg in a press release. James Geran, 40, who lives with Allen, was previously indicted May 23 on

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one count of breaking and entering, a fifthdegree felony; one count of possession of criminal Geran tools, a fifth-degree felony; and one count of theft, a firstdegree misdemeanor, Boerger said. “Due to the unusually large amount of property, a total dollar amount of the recovery has yet to be established,” Rodenberg said. Storage facilities at SR 125 Storage, 1958 Ohio Pike in Batavia Township, and Circle Storage, 1833 Ohio Pike in Pierce Township, experienced a “rash” of breaking and entering incidents in April and May, Boerger said. Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Schubert watched SR 125 Storage May 19 and witnessed two suspects breaking into storage units, Boerger said. Schubert alerted Sheriff’s office patrol units and they made a traffic stop near the business, recovering stolen items from a

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ment, operations and support services. Verification by the team that the police department meets the commission’s state-of-the-art standards is part of a voluntary process to gain accreditation - a highlyprized recognition of law enforcement excellence. The department must comply with more than 463 standards to be accredited. As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at the Union Town-

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the property to support a heroin habit, Boerger said. “(The suspects) basically went on a treasure hunt,” he said. “They would cut open boxes and take anything they could find to resell.” The gun collection, record player and Lego collection were each worth “several thousand dollars,” the investigator said. “They did sell at least the firearms. We suspect they probably sold other items,” Boerger said. “There’s a good chance they got rid of a lot of stuff.” There’s also a chance some of the stolen property in the apartment wasn’t from the storage units, he said. “It’s hard to say if everything is recovered,” Boerger said. Boerger said all victims have been instructed to get a list of stolen property together, but he is not sure when they will be able to claim it because it is being stored in the county jail. “There is so much property recovered that we have not had an opportuni-

ty to let victims come and look at their items,” he said. “It has been decided we can’t have people going in and out of the jail for security reasons.” Both suspects are incarcerated at the jail, Rodenberg said. Clermont County Prosecutor Vince Faris said the theft, breaking and entering and possession of criminal tools charges can each carry a penalty of anywhere from six to 12 months in prison and a $2,500 fine. The theft of a firearm charge can carry a sentence of nine to 36 months in prison and a $10,000 fine, Faris said. “Certainly it’s not as serious as some offenses we see because (these) are lower-level felonies,” he said. “But the sheer number of break-ins stand out.” Boerger said the way the property was stolen made it a difficult case. If residents find any of their property missing at SR 125 Storage or Circle Storage they should alert the manager, who tell them how to proceed, Boerger said.

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storage unit, the investigator said. “Frankly, it was just good police work on Deputy Schubert’s part,” Boerger said. Information obtained during the stop led sheriff’s deputies to believe additional stolen property was stored at a residence in Batavia Township, the sheriff said. Officials executed a search warrant at a Bayberry Crossing apartment and another at Allen’s personal storage unit at SR 125 Storage, Boerger said. Investigators recovered 32 stolen firearms, sports memorabilia, sewing machines, an antique record player, a Lego collection and more from both searches, he said. Schubert told the Batavia Township trustees during their regular June 3 meeting the amount of stolen property in the suspects’ apartment made it difficult to walk. “I can’t really explain it because I’ve never seen anything like it before,” Schubert said. “There was so much property (in the apartment).” Geran and Allen stole

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ship Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road. If an individual cannot attend, but would still like to provide comments to the assessment team, he or she may call (513) 7532250 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5. Telephone comments as well as appearances at the public information session are limited to 10 minutes and must address the department’s ability to comply with CALEA’s standards. A copy of the standards is available at police headquarters. Contact P.O. Brent Grammel at 7521230 for information. Individuals can submit written comments to: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA), 10302 Eaton Place, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030-2215. The CALEA program manager for the Union Township Police Department is Christie Goddard. The assessment team is composed of public safety practitioners from similar, but out-of-state agencies. The assessors will review written ma-

terials, interview individuals, and visit offices and other locations where compliance can be witnessed. The assessors are Chief Mark Palmer from the Coventry Police Department, Connecticut, and Dorris Certain from the University Park Police Department, Texas. Once the CALEA assessors complete their review, they will report back to the full commission, which will decide if the department is to be granted accreditation. Accreditation lasts three years, during which the department must submit annual reports attesting to continued compliance with standards. The Union Township Police Department was first accredited in 1993 and last re-accredited in 2010. For more information regarding the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc., write the Commission at 10302 Eaton Place, Suite 100, Fairfax, Virginia, 22030-2215; or call (800) 368-3757 or (703) 352-4225, or visit www.calea.org.

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ship trustees June 13 approved a resolution to establish a lighting district for four lights in the Harrison Woods subdivision.

Public hearing

The Batavia Local School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday, July 22, at Batavia High School, 1 Bulldog Place. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the rehiring of elementary teachers Linda Kiethley and Jeanne Rasfeld, who retired at the end of the 2012-2013 school year.

Class reunion

The Milford High School Classes of 1967, 1968 and 1969 will host a reunion the weekend of Sept. 6, with a casual event at the Milford American Legion Annex at 7 p.m. Friday and a formal function at the Oasis Conference Center Saturday, Sept. 7. The committee asks alumni or anyone knowing an alumni from those classes to provide email addresses or other contact information. Contact either Steve Wallace at walldad@hotmail.com or Carla Money at jmoney4850@aol.com for more information or to pass along contact information. Also, visit www.alumniclass.com/ milfordoh.

Free concert

Leroy Ellington and the E-Funk Band will appear in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Union Township Amphitheatre, 4350 Aicholtz Road The Fabulous Blues Brothers will perform part of their legendary soul tribute show during this concert. The concert is free and open to the public.

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JulyFest

St. Thomas More’s annual JulyFest is 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, and 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at the church, 800 Ohio Pike. Bands are The Cheap Thrill Band, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; After Midnight, 9 p.m. to midnight Friday; The Doug Hart Band, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; The Dan Varner Band, 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday; The Comet Bluegrass All-Stars, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Anna & Milovan + Luke, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday; and OMEB & The School of Rock, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.

The Grand Raffle has prizes of $10,000, $500, $250 and $250, as long as 450 tickets are sold. The Bid n’ Buy and Silent Auction have many items to bid on. The JulyFest Casino is back. This year’s JulyFest will include a variety of refreshments and food, including steak hoagies, roasted corn on the cob, brats, metts, hotdogs, hamburgers, baked potatoes, funnel cakes, homemade desserts, and more. And, of course Sunday dinner featuring a choice of half of an Amish roasted chicken or pulled pork, with choices of Saratoga chips, baked beans, green beans, cole slaw, fresh fruit, corn bread and iced tea. The children’s menu features chicken nuggets. The Sunday dinner is from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Beverages include soft drinks, beer from the large Beer Garden, wine coolers and a Lime-A-Rita booth.

bers will host their monthly card party at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the grange hall, 2644 Ohio 222 in Nicholsville, south of Ohio Pike. Members have been purchasing new folding chairs that are more comfortable. Euchre is the main game played. Those who don’t play cards, play other table games. The cost to play is $1.50 with token prizes given. A break takes place between the fourth and fifth games. Food is available at that time. For more information, call the Rooks at 734-6980.

Rotary members

Gigi Neal, agriculture and natural resources educator at OSU Extension Clermont County, reminds everyone to not move firewood. Do not risk the spread of an invasive pest or plant by moving firewood. Firewood should be harvested or purchased at the location of a fire. Do not bring any extra firewood home when leaving a fire location. Visit http://bit.ly/avMHAS for more information to learn how to burn safe. Wood that looks clean and healthy can still have tiny insect eggs, or microscopic fungi spores, that will start a new and deadly infestation. Always leave it at home, even if you think the firewood looks fines. Aged or seasoned wood is still not safe. Just because it is dry doesn’t mean that bugs can’t crawl onto it. Tell friends not to bring wood with them; everyone needs to know that they should not move firewood.

The new Rotary Club of Cincinnati Eastside was chartered in March 2013 with 40 members and the call for new members continues. Rotary members represent a cross-section of local business, professional and community leaders who volunteer their expertise to improve their local communities. The Cincinnati Eastside Club was formed to serve the growing Eastside I-275 corridor, drawing members from communities such as Anderson, Newtown, Milford, Union Township and Miami Township. The club meets for lunch every Wednesday at Ivy Hills Country Club in Newtown at 11:45 a.m. and concludes promptly at 1 p.m. In addition to the work they do in their local communities, Rotarians use their skills and expertise internationally to provide humanitarian service and promote goodwill around the world. To join the Rotary Club of Cincinnati Eastside, contact Daren Donohoo, chairman of membership, at 513-616-5977 or send an email to daren@donohooconsulting.com. There are about 1.2million Rotary club members belonging to 34,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries. Rotary clubs are nonreligious, nonpolitical, and open to every race, culture, and creed. To learn more about Rotary International, go to www.rotary.org.

Genealogy

The Clermont County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Batavia Branch Library, 180 S. Third St. Additional information can be found at: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohclecgs/ or by calling 723-3423. The program is: Our Civil War Ancestors: Locating Information. Have you traced your Civil War ancestors? Come prepared to share your research experience and learn about the paths others took to find information about their Civil War ancestry.

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Ice cream social

The annual Monroe Grange Homemade Ice Cream Social is 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Grange Hall, 2644 Ohio 222 South in Nicholsville. There will be several flavors of homemade ice cream, cake, pie, sandwiches, soft drinks, and water available. This is open to the public. Proceeds will benefit community projects sponsored by Grange members. For more information, call the Rooks at 734-6980.

July 4 safety

Clermont County law enforcement officers are stepping up patrols this Fourth of July as part of the ongoing “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown to catch and arrest impaired drivers who put themselves and others at risk. Clermont County Safe Communities recommends these tips for a safe Fourth of July: » Plan a safe way home before the fun begins. » Before drinking, designate a sober driver. » If you’re impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation. » If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to call the

police. » And remember, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” If you know someone who is about to drive or ride while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely. For more information, visit www.nhtsa.gov/drivesober.

July 5 concert

New Richmond will host the annual “God and Country” concert at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 5, at the bandstand on Susanna Way. The program features local soloists as well as the Community Choir, directed by Vickie Hale. Special guest soloist is State Rep. Doug Green. Area pastors will be praying for America’s leaders, her people, those who have suffered recently from tornadoes, wildfires and hurricanes. All veterans are invited.

Guests are reminded to bring their own chairs to this outdoor service.

July 4 in New Richmond

July 4 will start with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Kiwanis from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Market Street School, 212 Market St. Cost is $5 for adults and $4 for children. The annual July 4 parade lines up at 10 a.m. at Festival Park, 1020 Front St. Everyone will step off at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to participate. Veterans will line up on Front Street, just across from the Plum Street Playground. All veterans will be honored during the parade, especially Korean War Veterans in recognition of the 1953 signing of the truse that ended hostilities. Fire trucks and EMS units will assemble on Race Street. Finally, fireworks over the river will begin at 10 p.m.

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The Clermont County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Doris Wood Library, 180 S. Third St. in Batavia. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohclecgs/ or call 723-3423. The July program is “Our Civil War Ancestors: Locating Information.” Come prepared to share research experiences and learn about the paths others took to find information about their Civil War ancestry.

Harmony Hill

Harmony Hill will be open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at 299 Willow St. in Williamsburg. Harmony Hill is the home of the Harmony Hill Association and the Clermont County Historical Society. The public is welcome.

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New Mercy Clermont emergency department blessed By Keith BieryGolick kbierygolick@communitypress.com

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rest of the hospital worked even harder. In the end, it was worth it. “Take a look at the two trauma bays,” Renusch said. “I do not think you’ll see any nicer in the Tristate. They’re the nicest trauma bays I’ve ever seen.” In addition, the 21,000square-foot department now features state-of-theart diagnostics equipment, including two digital radiography rooms and a new 64-slice CT scanner. “This is about our promise to give people great care,” said Jim May, president and CEO of Mercy Health. “Our business is care, it’s hands-on, touching people, giving them great care and making sure they feel comfortable in their time of need - and where does that happen more than in an ER?”

Father Jerry Hiland, a pastor for Clermont Regional Catholic Parishes, blesses Mercy Health’s renovated emergency department June 5. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

The department was blessed by Father Jerry Hiland, pastor of Clermont Regional Catholic Parishes, and guests were given a tour of the new facilities. Those facilities now include 29 treatment rooms and a relocated walk-in entrance that won’t interfere with emergency vehicles. The money for improvements came out of the hospital’s standard capital budget allocation from its parent company Catholic Health Partners and some donations, said Nanette Bentley, public relations director. “It was challenging,” Renusch said. “Luckily, our patients were patient.”

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Union Twp. to update existing land use plan Horizon 2030 to replace plan adopted in 2001

Union Township officials are updating the land use plan now called Horizon 2030. The Union Township Comprehensive Land Use Plan 20/20, adopted in 2001, built on the land development plan that was adopted in 1988 and revised in 1994. All the factors that contribute to a land use plan are fluid and constantly changing, said Cory Wright, township assistant administrator and planning and zoning director. “In 2001, the revised document was much more comprehensive in nature, addressing cur-

rent and future population growth trends, residential development patterns, densities, the availability of infrastructure, including public parks, sewers, roads and sidewalks, and defining specific action plans for the major commercial corridors within the township,” Wight said. But the Planning and Zoning Department is always compiling information regarding land use statistics, growth patterns and other community issues. At their regular board meeting Feb. 14, the township trustees authorized an update to the 2001 comprehensive land use plan. The new plan will update the underlying foundations of the plan and will look at population growth and shifts in de-

mographics, as well as the levels of job growth and creation experienced and projected in the township during the current planning period, Wright said. “The community continues to grow residentially and much of the remaining parcels are infill,” said Administrator Ken Geis. “The commercial activity is strong and has changed since the last update. Today, we need to be even more sensitive to the traffic patterns and movement of people to and through our community for safety and convenience.” “The comprehensive plan is a general framework to record existing activity and to recommend future changes to the township,” Geis said. “By understanding

and developing a detailed picture of where we have been, as a community, and where we are currently, we can effectively chart our course to the horizon and ensure that Union Township remains the best place in the region to live, raise a family or conduct business activities,” Wright said. “Also, by understanding our demographic composition and trends, we can develop policies that enhance the community, rather than detract from it.” Wright said a necessary consideration is the land use activity of surrounding political subdivisions. “We will also be examining the relationship between land uses, and the role that proper and appropriate site design, lo-

cation and infrastructure availability play with respect to impacting the built environment,” he said. The plan will explore the relationship between land use and the existing and proposed transportation network, the availability of pedestrian infrastructure, and the existing multi-modal transportation options available in the township, Wright said. “We anticipate continuation of a corridorbased approach with regard to land use recommendations, as this is the most effective manner in which to establish poli-

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UNION TWP. — A longterm care facility soon may be developed in Union Township. Union Township Community Improvement Corp. members June 13 approved the sale of six properties on Glen EsteWithamsville Road to RMA Construction, LLC for $940,000. Company representatives hope to develop a retirement community, said Cory Wright, Union Township Planning and Zoning di-

rector. “We’re very happy with the usage of the property,” said CIC member Robert McGee McGee. The properties, which include 4292, 4294, 4298, 4300, 4302 and 4306 Glen Este-Withamsville Road, make up about eight acres of vacant land. CIC member Timothy Donnellon did not discuss or vote on the sale because the property is

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near his residence. The land was formerly owned by Carepointe Clermont, LLC, Wright

said. Carepointe representatives purchased the land from the CIC in 2011. Like RMA, Carepointe representatives planned to develop a retirement community, Wright said. After multiple extensions during the due dili-

gence phase, Carepointe representatives elected to terminate their contract. RMA currently is in the due diligence phase, Wright said. McGee said he is not concerned about RMA’s ability to complete the process because the company does not have the same restrictions Carepointe did. “Hopefully, they’ll move forward as quickly as possible,” he said. McGee said he hopes to see construction begin by 2014.

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Amelia valedictorians and salutatorian say farewell to high school UNION TWP. — The Amelia High School Class of 2013 graduated May 29 at the Cintas Center. Seniors Spencer Burton and Rebecca Cass were valedictorians. Senior Colten Eberhard was salutatorian. While preparing for graduation, the students took a few minutes to introduce themselves and answer a few questions.

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Name: Spencer Burton Parents: Duane and Judy Burton Grade Point Average: 4.5 (4.0 un-weighted) College: Case Western Reserve University Burton Major: Chemical Engineering Scholarships: Case Western Reserve University Scholarship; Honda-OSU Math Metal Scholarship; Land Grant Opportunity Scholarship; Maximus Scholarship; University of Cincinnati Cincinnatus University Scholarship and the Engineering and Applied Sciences Freshman Scholarship; University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign University Achievement Scholarship and the Engineering Freshman Scholarship. Last book read: “The Trial” by Franz Kafka Favorite school lunch: Granola bars and water Favorite teacher: Ms. Brown Greatest inspiration: My mom Where will you be in 10 years? Married and with a kick-butt career. High school turning point: Taking engineering classes and learning about the different fields from my engineering teachers. What would you will to your classmates? A collection of videos and pictures from our time together. If you could change your high school in one way, what would it be? I would have spent more time with my classmates outside of school.

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Name: Rebecca Cass Parents: Melissa Cass and Roger Cass College: Brigham Young University Major: Chemistry education Scholarships: Cass Half-tuition Last book read: “The Work and the Glory” by Gerald N. Lund Favorite school lunch:

Chicken nuggets with mashed potatoes and gravy, especially the potatoes and gravy :) Favorite teacher: I do not have a favorite; they have all inspired me in their own ways and I am glad to have had each of them :) Greatest inspiration: My beliefs have been a huge inspiration to me as they have encouraged me to work hard and always strive to do my best. My family and teachers have been very inspirational, too. Where will you be in 10 years? My ideal in 10 years is to be sharing my love of chemistry through fun experiments with my children. I will stay current with my education so when the opportunity comes I can teach. High school turning point: Junior year with teachers helping me appreciate subjects I struggled with. What would you will to your classmates? Money for them to buy themselves some sort of a de-stressing device. If you could change your high school in one way, what would it be? No drama.

Students June 6 listen for their names to be called during the Brantner Elementary fifth-grade graduation ceremony. ROXANNA SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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Name: Colten Eberhard Parents: Vikki Henshey and David Eberhard Grade point average: 4.46 College: George Washington University Eberhard Major: Chemistry Scholarships: George Washington University Alumni and University Award and GW Guarantee Grant Last book read: “My Son’s Story” by Nadine Gordimer Favorite school lunch: I actually have never bought a school lunch. I have always packed a lunch that included a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Favorite teacher: Ms. Joan Lewis Greatest inspiration: Mrs. Cecilia Kuzma Where will you be in 10 years? In 10 years, I hope to be working and researching as a pharmacologist in Washington, D.C. High school turning point: The beginning of junior year. What would you will to your classmates? Dream big and never give up hope. If you could change your high school in one way, what would it be? I wish there were more scholarships or funds for students who can’t afford the fees for extracurricular activities.

Brantner Elementary students from Ryan Acomb’s homeroom June 6 display their fifth-grade graduation certificates. In front, from left, are: Aleah West, Dylan Welling, Austin Vanover, Angel Woods, Alex Wilzbach and Joe Whitaker. Middle row: Taylor McGuffey, Rhonda Nassar, Anthony Minor, Ashley Mills, Gibson Methard, Spencer Troxell, Mia Niehaus, Madi Shepard and Luke Reichardt. Back row: Belle Birkoffer, Alyiah Brewster, Alysia Busch, Kayci Davis, Zach Debolt, Robert Long, Gabby Gilmore, Colleen LaBrecque, Jasmine Hale, Avery Kelly, Faith Hector and Jessica Horney. ROXANNA SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Brantner Elementary students from Kathy Demougin’s homeroom June 6 display their fifth-grade graduation certificates. In front, from left, are: Kierra Wilson, Max Walls, Abby Vose, Sky Spivey, Jake Ransbottom, Trevor Powers and Kobe McClellan. Middle row: Gabby Martin, Jared Lammert, Andrew Kinney, Sean Jones, Autumn Howard, Jonathan Hopper, Riley Hampton, Sabrina Garland, Justin Foister and Zachery Elder. Back row: Emily Edwards, Brooke Eckhardt, Jasmine Donaldson, Peyton Crandall, Rosa Cianciolo, Bryan Buttery, Audrey Bard, Ashley Anderson, Carrington Adams and Emily Abshire. ROXANNA SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

HONOR ROLLS WILLIAMSBURG MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

The following students have earned honors for the third quarter of 20122013.

Sixth grade All A’s Honor roll - Emily Benton, Alexis Chase, Jessica Chase, Laurin Ellis, Katisha Jurgens, Emery Kellerman, Jessica Kneipp, Andrew McKibben, Isabelle Middendorf, Jada Morales and Andrew Robinson. A/B Honor roll - Jordan Carter, Tasha Caudill, Connor Foster, Timothy Foster, Johnathan Holland, Brian Jones, Drake Jones, Luke King, Seth Lindsey, Hailey Long, Olivia Loudermilk, Dylan Moermond, Mikayla

Pollitt, Hailey Proud, Garrett Sackrider, Aaron Tigert and Kilee Wolfe.

Seventh grade All A’s Honor roll - Hannah Arthur, Taigan Bloemker, William Brendan Madigan, Haley Nesbitt, Peyton Riddell, Jacob Wells and Dylan Whisman. A/B Honor roll - Nathaniel Bogan, David Walker Brown, Emily Brown, Spencer Clark, Tabytha Cooper, Leslie Engel, Peyton Fisher, Kiersten Guess, Cameron Hart, Alexander Hatter, Paige Kincer, Grace Kuntz, Wyatt Lefker, Matthew McPhillips, Shelby Pence, Abigail Spencer and Kelsey Steinhaus.

Eighth grade All A’s Honor roll - Haley Carberry, Kaitlyn Hollins, Kerry Jones, Samantha Jones, William Newberry, Madeline Hope Schaljo and Kacey Smith. A/B Honor roll - Casey Bolton, Abigail Bowling, Calie Brown, Coby Hamilton, Skylar Hardman, Rachel List, Mackenzie Loudermilk, Emily McKibben, Samuel McManus, Kelly Reynolds, Stevie Tenbrink and Talia Wainscott.

Freshmen All A’s Honor roll - Kyle Barrett, Devon Campbell, Nathaniel Hernandez and Destiney Noble. A/B Honor roll - Keely Ackerman, Tyler Arwine, Payton Bocks, Spencer Clowery, Elizabeth Nicole Creamer, Grace

Fishback, Hannah Gerlock, Allison Graybill, Coral Gregory, James Howard, Dakota Lefker, Reghan McCarty, Kurt Meisberger, Megan Ogden, William Santillo, Randy Thornberry, Zachary Ward, Austin Whisman and Miranda Wiedemann.

Sophomores All A’s Honor roll - Austin Horn, Dana Little, Kaitlyn Lucas, Nicholas Perkins, Joshua Wells and Heather White. A/B Honor roll - Hunter Baldwin, Cassidy Bowling, Kayla Finley, Tammy Lockaby and Tesla Morales.

Juniors All A’s Honor roll - Lauren Coon, Mallory Guess, Krysta Lynch, Courtney Malott, Cody Beth McIntosh and

Anna Sears. A/B Honor roll - Rachel Banks, Colton Brown, Jessie Brusman, Samantha Clark, Keirston Grace, Conner Malott, Samantha Maupin, Ellen McPhillips, Andrew Ralston, Eric William Sells, Ashley Skinner, Ashley Smith and Lindsey Smith.

Seniors All A’s Honor roll - Mariah Cadwallader, Rachel Carter, Erica Engel, Kevin Skinner and Sarah Wetzel. A/B Honor roll - Carrie Cadwallader, Shannon Dewey, Rebekah Garrett, Rodney Hamilton, Emma Imbus, Sarah Johnson, Cortney Kidwell, Christopher Morford, Elizabeth Spencer, Tiffany Tibbs and Kendal Young.

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Beard’s rubber arm leads Cougars to title Batavia graduate tosses 217 pitches over 2 days By Tom Skeen tskeen@communitypress.com

BATAVIA — One of the more impressive pitching performances in recent memory came on the arm of Ryan Beard. The UC Clermont and former Batavia High School pitcher tossed 217 pitches over a two-day span, helping the Cougars to the U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association Small College World Series tiBeard tle May 9 after a 6-3 victory over Penn State Allegheny. “It left me speechless,” Beard said. “It really didn’t hit me until a couple days after we had won, but it was definitely one of the best moments of my life without a doubt.” After earning the win in a 6-0 victory over Apprentice School in the semifinals, Beard returned just one day later facing a must-win situation after the Cougars lost to the Nittany Lions 8-7 in extra innings in game one of the World Series. Beard threw 131 pitches, allowing one run and striking out five over eight innings in the World Series clinching victory.

Ryan Beard and his Cougar teammates won the USCAA Small College World Series May 9 after a 6-3 victory over Penn State Allegheny. The Cougars lost game one to the Nittany Lions 8-7 in extra innings and trailed 3-1 in game two before running off five straight runs and winning the title. THANKS TO MAE HANNA

“… I honestly don’t know how I came back and pitched eight more inning after I just pitched the day before,” he said. “I would have to say the adrenaline got the best of me in the championship game.” After his 131-pitch performance, Beard earned the MVP award. “I couldn’t even explain it,” Beard said of the honor. “… It meant a lot to get the MVP, but I think it goes out to the team more than anybody.” In today’s baseball world of pitch counts and five days of rest between starts, Beard offered his services to coach Jack Harbison after feeling especially fresh after warming up prior to game two.

“… After our starting pitcher in the first inning gave up the home run, I told Jack ‘listen, I’m here and I’ll do whatever it takes to help the team out and win this championship and I want in, I want the ball in my hands.’” Beard said. “I just went out there and did the best I could to help out the team.” A pitcher can’t do his job without his catcher. Beard and UC Clermont catcher Mike Gastrich had something special going on the evening of May 9. “I told Mike after the game that was honestly the best game and it couldn’t have gone more perfect the way he called the pitches,” the pitcher said. “Everything worked out perfectly.”

AMELIA — The Amelia Barons golf team will host a golf outing next month to help offset the $495 player participation fees in the West Clermont

School District. The format is a shotgun start four-man scramble at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Friendly Meadows Golf Course on Ohio 125. The entry fee is $60 per person. The entry fee

pays for cart, green fees and a meal ticket. There will also be split-the-pot, hit-the-green split-the-pot, door prizes, silent auction and a putting contest. Prizes will be given for longest drive and closest to the pin

UC Clermont pitcher Ryan Beard in presented with the USCAA Small College World Series MVP trophy after the Cougars beat Penn State Allegheny 6-3, May 9 to win the title. Bearn tossed 131 pitches in the game to earn the win. THANKS TO UC CLERMONT

for both men and women. The team that wins the scramble will win $240. Teams that are interested should email Coach Creed Cornett at cornett_c@westcler.org .

SIDELINES Soccer official certification

The Southern Ohio Soccer Officials Association, a Ohio High School Athletic Association-certified soccer official’s association primarily serving Clermont, Clinton, Brown, Adams, and Highland counties, is recruiting new officials for the fall season to support

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the newly-expanded coverage area. The purpose of the association is to train and provide high school soccer officials for OHSAA contests while promoting the absolute highest standards of sportsmanship, ethics, and integrity among its members. The SOSOA will be offering a new officials class beginning July 15. Evening classes will be offered twice

weekly at Trinity Christian Fellowship, 3730 Cobb Road, Williamsburg. The class will total 25 hours of classroom and on-field instruction including live pre-season scrimmages. Upon successful completion of the course candidates will be licensed OHSAA officials eligible to work any interscholastic match (freshman/JV/ varsity) starting this fall season.

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SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS On-Goal Soccer Camp

Young athletes get “on goal” during the Annual On-Goal Soccer Camp July 16-20. On Goal Soccer Camp is sponsored by Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Milford and New Song Christian Fellowship, Withamsville; directed by MHS graduate and former pro-player, Tom Fite, founder of On Goal. Tom has coached soccer around the world. He is assisted by an experienced staff of college players and coaches committed to excellence and a positive soccer experience for each camper, ages K-8th grade. The location is the Eastside Christian Church fields just off Exit 57, Milford. The cost is $155 and $125/per camper (family discount available). The camp includes five days of basic and advanced skills training in a fun, positive Christian environment, life related “Team Talk” designed to communicate Biblical principles for living, Soccer Camp T-shirt, Certificate of Completion, Workbook, Special Awards and Prizes, Family Day and Skills Competition on Saturday. Call Pleasant Hill Baptist Church for details and brochure with registration at 831-7598 or 6024124.

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The cost of the class is $100 which includes OHSAA fees and all instructional material. The SOSOA instructors are well-respected veteran officials who are eager to share their knowledge and experience with new members. Call Randy Hiler at 379-4194 or e-mail rhiler161@msn.com.

The Hamersville Flash 13U Gold National Team wins the Hit ‘N’ Run baseball tournament at Flash Complex. Many of the boys never played together before this season. In back, from left, are coach Paul Krause, Isaiah Chitkara, Devin Milton, Stephen Krause, Jacob McCaleb, Tyler Ollier, coach Dwayne Deweese, Ander Kohrs, Aric France and coach Shawn Whisman. In front are Evan Baugh, Dylan Whisman, Hunter DeWeese, Brandon Bishop and Braden Runion. THANKS TO RENEE WHISMAN

The schedule for the OSYSA/ Soccer Unlimited Soccer Camps run by Jack Hermans and Ohio South is now available at http:// tinyurl.com/cmtr3t5. Included in the schedule are camps in Hyde Park, College Hill, Anderson, Deer Park, Milford, Bethel, Sycamore Township, Fairfax, Batavia and Terrace Park. Contact Ohio South at 576-9555 or Jack Hermans at 232-7916 or jhermans@fuse.net.

Camp Hoopla

Camp Hoopla is 1-4 p.m., Monday, July 15, through Friday, July 19, at the church and offers a variety of activities where kids choose two tracks from a variety of disciplines including: art studio, basketball, cheernastics, drama, kitchen chaos, “no boys allowed,” production team, tell the world, the wild and weird science. Cost is $40. The camp theme is The Wild and is based on the Bible verse 2 Corinthians 5:17, “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone. A new life has begun.” To register: www. sonrisechurch.com/ camphoopla. Email the church at camps@sonrise-church.com.

Complete Player

The Complete Player basketball camp for players in second through ninth grades is coming to Batavia High School July 8-11, with Northern Kentucky University’s all-time high-scorer Craig Sanders. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon for boys, and 1-4 p.m. for girls. The Cincinnati location will be 6 to 9 p.m., July 8-11 at St. Ursula Villa for boys and girls, though separate from each other. Camp includes league and tournament play, summer workout packet, T-shirt, one-on-one and two-on-two tourneys, hot shot, jersey day, guest speakers, go for it, buzzer beater, drills, free throw shootout, 10-point game, stations, college-simulated individual workouts and awards. Camp emphasizes footwork, change of speed, mental toughness, quick first step, shooting off the screen, quick release, instilling hard work, handling pressure, having fun, finishing, moving without the ball and defensive work. Cost is $95. Take off $10 on each sibling; all brochures must be mailed together. Teams also enjoy $10 off of each player, with a minimum of all four players; all must be mailed in together. There is a 100-player limit. For more information, call 9101043, or e-mail craigs425@gmail.com.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I found Mr. Harding’s column in the June 19 issue refreshing. Thank you. What a nice change to read a reasoned and what I felt to be fairly balanced perspective touching upon a number of current issues. True to form this week’s Letters to the Editor presented a letter about Harding’s column which, if the page could talk, would be screaming at the reader. I find the venomous, shrill, intolerant harangue that frequently appears in the columns very sad. So much thinly veiled hatred seems to come out rather than reasoned discourse. It is no wonder that most of the issues confronting us seem so intractable. Endless energy is spent vilifying different perspectives based upon what often is minimal, incomplete, erroneous, and even distorted information. Moderates are not welcome. And woe be it unto anyone who tries to come up with a solution that would be pro-active or ask that people contribute to making the world a better place to live. Since when did education, health care, a healthy environment, cooperation, welcoming communities, good government, responsible businesses, living wages, fulfilling occupations, helping each other, and enlightened, fact based problem solving become so reprehensible? Steven Ahrenholz Union Township

You must understand

Eric, I will not totally disagree with you on what you are saying about the legitimacy of the 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organizations for either side. But, you must understand the liberal organizations got none of the extra scrutinizing and questioning the tea party/patriot organizations did. And if you remember any of the tea party rallies ever being violent, remind me where this happened and when. I think that’s one reason people at the IRS mentioned the extra scrutiny about right-wing groups being home-grown terror organizations. I seem to remember leftist sit-ins about big banks and Wall Street being so terrible there were rapes, fights, desecration of police cars, public intoxication, public indecency and that type of thing - yet you think its OK to go through extra questioning of tea party groups that have nev-

er done anything remotely like that? Sounds like its OK for one side to discriminate but not the other in your mind. Typical mind set of liberals. Maybe if the shoe was on the other foot your message would be different? Your liberal party followers want choice, but, when that choice is different than their agenda, then they don’t have that same fervor for choices. Robert Dollenmeyer Milford

Thanks to Boosters

Congratulations to the Milford Athletic Boosters for raising the money for artificial turf at the high school football stadium, a tremendous accomplishment for a group which had paid off its previous commitment ahead of schedule. Several years ago as a BOE member, exercising due diligence, I had two concerns about the project. Athletes playing upon artificial turf had more serious injuries than those playing upon grass. Improvements in the technology have since reduced the injury rate to that comparable to natural turf. How was the $400,000 to replace the turf at the end of its 10- to 12-year-life going to be raised without putting the taxpayer on the hook? The plan to collect rent from non-school users and to contribute saved grass maintenance costs to a special district-managed fund makes sense. I am confident that any shortfall will be made up by supporters who want to keep this project 100-percent privately funded. Thank you, Boosters, for this wonderful gift. Gary Knepp Milford

Details needed

New Richmond Exempted Village School District recently purchased property on Bethel-New Richmond Road. However, the following information doesn’t seem to add up. Their enrollment is down 15 percent over the last 15 years. The location is landlocked from school property and the school board would have to acquire additional land, which is not a given, to make effective use of it. The district leadership has stated recently they will need to entertain raising revenues going forward, but purchasing property lowers tax revenue instead of raising it. They have given residents a myriad of reasons for the buy, such as

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parking, rental property and even green space. It was on the market unsold for a approximately one year, but the district acquired the property for a just few thousand dollars under listing price. The prior owner also happens to be a former New Richmond Exempted Village School District board member. Perhaps a more detailed explanation is in order and additional clarity provided to the residents of New Richmond of why this parcel of land is necessary to their mission of public education at this time of falling revenues and economic uncertainty. Jeff Kohls Union Township

Arrogance amazing

It was interesting to read that the superintendent and treasurer of West Clermont school district have developed and presented numerous levy options for the school board to decide what they would like to have taxpayers vote on in November. I do believe that they missed one of the more viable options. The option that is not shown or being presented or probably not even being discussed is the option to reduce expenses to equal the level of projected income. What a novel idea, huh? Households, businesses, local governments all have assure that income equals expenses. Why can’t the administration of WCSD understand the concept and just do it? By the way, if the district is so strapped for money, why did they just hire a new principal for each middle school?These positions have been vacant for two years, which means they weren’t needed. The arrogance of the WCSD is amazing. Garry R. McGee Batavia Township

Trash piled up

Elvis is grand marshal for Pierce parade. How I wish this were true. To have the King lead the masses singing the Pierce theme song, “In the Ghetto,” would be great. The beautiful township roads are disgraced by homeowners’ garbage cans on the roadsides 24/7. Some are full with trash piled on top several days before pickup. The Pierce leadership either tried to pull a fast one on the levy by not giving us all the details, or they just didn’t think this through. Irregardless it needs to be fixed, and soon. Tom Schwab Pierce Township

Clermont CAN Family Fun 1 walk/run popular

More than 100 runners, walkers and strollers turned out for this year’s Family Fun 1 Mile walk/run. The walk, hosted by Clermont Coalition for Activity and Nutrition, (Clermont CAN), was held June 1 at Spencer Shank Park in Amelia. The goal of the event is Denise Franer to promote COMMUNITY PRESS physical activity as a GUEST COLUMNIST healthy behavior and to provide an opportunity for families to be active together in a local park. Participants enjoyed the many health education displays and raffles for several generous prizes. Clermont CAN would sincerely like to thank the generous sponsors and volunteers who helped make the third annual Family Fun 1 a successful event. Donors include: • Kevin’s Bikes Sales and Repair, child’s bike • Amelia Recreation Commission, adult bike • Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, bike helmets • The Clermont Family YMCA, three one-month memberships • Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, zoo passes • Cincinnati Nature Center, family day passes • Newport Aquarium day passes • The Clermont County Park District, maple syrup • UC Clermont, a sportsman’s package and three backpacks with UC Clermont promotional items • The Batavia YWCA, crockpot • Ohio State Extension Office, a recipe book and OSU promotional item package • The Golf Course at Stonelick Hills, round of golf for a foursome • Family Animal Hospital in Batavia, free pet exam and pet toys • Fruit for the event was donated by Green Bean

Delivery and water was donated by the Amelia Recreation Commission All participants received a complimentary copy of Places and Spaces, a guide to local parks, nutrition programs and free or lowcost activity and nutrition resources. The Clermont County General Health District is the lead agency for Clermont CAN. CAN meets the second Tuesday of every month at the Clermont County Health District, and anyone interested is invited to attend. Find more information about Clermont CAN at www.clermonthealthdistrict.org or call 735-8421.

Denise Franer, RN, is the coordinator for Clermont CAN.

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CH@TROOM June 26 question Do you think Edward Snowden, a former contractor for the National Security Administration, is a hero or a traitor for leaking classified information about the agency’s system of collecting U.S. citizens’ phone and Internet data. Why or why not?

“Because he planned to do this by securing that particular job, I think he’s a traitor. However, having said that, I wonder if he hasn’t done us a favor by calling attention to the unnecessary spying on Americans. “It seems to be another infringement on our rights. We’re not allowed to profile, so everyone’s privacy can be vio-

NEXT QUESTION What do you think about the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that invalidated a section of the 17-year-old Defense of Marriage Act that denied federal benefits to married gays and lesbians in a dozen states? Do you agree or disagree with the decision? Why or why not? Every week The Community Press asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to clermont@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line.

lated? Following on the heels of the IRS fiasco, the Bengazi horror, the secret deals with Putin, and the crooked Washington politics, this just is an-

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other straw on the proverbial camel’s back. “What a waste of time to be listening in on my conversations with my sister!”

J.K.

“Snowden has been acting in interests of liberty and exposing violations of privacy for citizens by the government, not for any personal gain (until, of course, he writes his book). This makes him much more of a hero. In the post-9-11 world where we have sacrificed some privacy in favor of imagined security, that makes him appear as a traitor to many Americans.” T. Rog

is Snowden being a hero or a traitor is justified, as there are pros and cons for both sides. If further issues continue to be exposed, then the ‘T’ factor becomes an issue and he needs to be labeled and arrested. I think he is trying to make a name for himself for future monies. “I think the real problem stems back to the number of ‘clearances’ that are issued to not only government employees but independent contractors. This goes to show, when there is no control, this stuff happens. “Someday, our government has to wake up and smell the roses and get their heads out of their ‘you know whats.’”

“I don’t think the subject of 394 Wards Corner Road Loveland, Ohio 45140 phone: 248-8600 email: clermont@communitypress.com web site: www.communitypress.com

D.J.

“If Snowden was heroically exposing wrongdoing by the USA, fleeing to China, Russia and planning to go onto Cuba hardly bolsters his patriotism. “Whistleblowers have plenty of protection in America; the fact Snowden chose to do his exposing in a nation whose relations with America are strained, to say the least, suggests he is a traitor.”

R.V.

“Hero?! Anytime anyone sends any information on any citizen or organization from the United States to foreign countries for monetary or other gains, that person is considered a traitor.”

Community Journal Editor Theresa L. Herron therron@communitypress.com, 248-7128 Office hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday See page A2 for additional contact information.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013

LIFE

COMMUNITY JOURNAL

PEOPLE | IDEAS | RECIPES

West Clermont OKs interim exams By Roxanna Swift rswift@communitypress.com

UNION TWP. — High school students will be expected to cover new territory in some classes soon. West Clermont school board members June 10 approved a resolution to use a common interim exam for students taking American history and U.S. government classes in the 20132014 school year. School boards across the state are required to pass the resolution, which is required under Senate Bill 165, by July 1, said secondary curri-

culum specialist Tanny McGregor. The interim tests will be used until the state superintendent and the chancellor of the Ohio McGregor Board of Regents select common exams for all students in the state, she said. The statewide assessment is expected to be ready for the 2014-2015 school year. The tests require students to demonstrate a mastery of the subjects based on new,

statewide curriculum standards, she said. Students must have a knowledge of the Declaration of Independence, the Northwest Ordinance, the U.S. Constitution,the Ohio Constitution, the Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers. “The only document that our teachers don’t have readily accessible to them at this time is the Ohio Constitution,” McGregor said. “It’s available from the state only in an online version ... so we’re sort of investigating whether we can get some copies of that.” It is up to district staff to de-

termine by what grade level the students must demonstrate mastery of the subjects, she said. Most students will take the history test during their sophomore year and the government exam during their junior or senior years. Students in Individualized Education Programs will be allowed accommodations on the test, McGregor said. Students taking International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement versions of the courses have their own exams. Statewide assessments must be stored until students

take them, said board member Denise Smith. She expressed concerns about the security of a test created within the district. “Since we’re developing the test ... how do we preserve the integrity of this test before the kids take it?” she asked. Data and assessment specialist Amy Storer will keep the tests, McGregor said. Teachers will have copies of them as well. “The thing to remember is that we’re thinking we’ll be administering these tests for only one year,” McGregor said.

Anti-drug warrior hangs up sword, but not heart By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com

BATAVIA — Opiate abuse is reaching worrisome levels in Clermont County, where children are drinking and drugging at increasingly younger ages. That’s what Jimmi McIntosh has seen during her 20 years on the Coalition for a Drug-Free Clermont County in Batavia, and that likely will keep her awake nights even though she is retiring after chairing the organization for the past decade. McIntosh, 53, of Union Township, also is retiring from the Educational Service Center of Clermont County in Batavia, where she was a teacher for 10 years and then a supervisor for 20. The mission of the Coalition for a Drug-Free Clermont County is to teach school-age children about the dangers of drugs. “Changes that I have seen are that the kids are trying drugs or drinking at a much younger age,” said McIntosh, who said she joined the coalition because she knew a few people who are addicts. “It is in our elementary schools. “Opiate abuse is a problem in our county and we have written several grants to bring this out in the open,” McIntosh said. Near and dear to McIntosh’s heart are the grants she has helped the community win for safe high school after-proms. She is thrilled that students have gotten so involved in planning them. “I love helping with the prevention efforts in the elementary schools, but the after-prom grants are my favorite,” McIntosh said. “The students are really active in providing a safe place for their peers to have a great time during the (midnight to) 5 a.m. time frame of after-prom. “They have all kinds of activities and food,” McIntosh said.

“There are some schools who charge nothing, and that’s great. “Williamsburg had 100-percent participation this year,” McIntosh said. Annette Meagher, Clermont County’s communications director, said McIntosh has a countywide reputation for kindness and caring - especially when it came to arranging high school after-proms. “She genuinely wanted to create a safe environment for the kids - and for the sanity of the parents, so they would know the students were in a safe and great place,” Meagher said. McIntosh has lived in Clermont County her entire life, with the exception of the three years she attended Cumberland College to become a teacher. At the Educational Service Center of Clermont County, “My main responsibility was setting up classrooms, hiring teachers, dealing with the public, setting up GED (high-school diploma equivalent) testing dates and working with parents, students and superintendents,” McIntosh said. “I also was the chair of our licensing committee for all of our teaching staff,” numbering some 100 people. “I’m most proud of developing GED graduation and National Honor Society,” McIntosh said. McIntosh said she knew she would miss talking with and advising students she met through the Coalition for a Drug-Free Clermont County and the Educational Service Center of Clermont County. So in August, she will begin teaching part-time at Workforce One of Clermont County in Union Township, where she also will evaluate teachers. “It will be strange not to be in charge anymore, but I think I will enjoy working with the students,” McIntosh said. For more about your community, visit www.Cincinnati.com/Batavia.

Jimmi McIntosh, right, is retiring from the Educational Service Center of Clermont County and the Coalition for a Drug-Free Clermont County. One student she worked with was Leah Jettner, who has since graduated from Glen Este High School. PROVIDED

New Richmond Superintendent Adam Bird briefs school board members, from left, Kim Hayden, Fred Heflin, Ben Bird, Kevin Walriven and David Hawkins on the district’s a K to 12 English Language Arts course of study designed to meet the Common Core Standards for reading. THANKS TO ENOS PENNINGTON

New Richmond works to comply with new standards

The New Richmond board of education has been presented with a K-12 English Language Arts course of study for the 2013-2014 school year that completes a two-year project by the district to meet the new Common Core State Standards in math, reading and writing recently adopted by the state of Ohio. Board members recently received a detailed presentation of the project from Superintendent Adam Bird. “This language arts initiative is the result of more than a year of planning with a steering committee and grade-level teams evaluating our current practices and the proposed Common Core State Standards,” said John Frye, director of Staff and Pupil Services for the New Richmond Exempted Village School District. Examples of the project are on display in the New Richmond board of education office on the third floor of the Market Street building, 212 Market St. Residents are welcome to browse the presentation that includes all reading materials for grades K to 12, including 180 read-aloud books for the

district’s kindergarten classes. Frye said the Common Core goals are internationally benchmarked and emulate expectations found in high performing systems abroad, but do not call for a specific curriculum or reading list. “Rather, they lay out an ambitious set of goals for the math, reading and writing skills that children should acquire as they move through school,” he said. By fifth-grade, for example, students will be required to produce essays in which they introduce, support and defend arguments, using specific facts and details. By 12th grade, they will be asked to solve problems and answer questions by conducting focused research projects using skills that are generally associated today with the first year of college. The standards are flexible so that states and localities can implement them in varying ways and New Richmond’s implementation is designed to zero in on a rich, reading experience for students as well as preparing the district to meet Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee.

“It’s important that we have alignment at the elementary level and agreement on common reading materials so students coming into middle school from our three elementary schools all have the same background, all have the same experiences having read the same books,” said Frye. The language arts initiative follows new math programs adopted by the district to align the district’s three elementary schools with the Common Core math standards. “Envisions Math was introduced in grades K to six two years ago, and this year, Math Innovations was introduced to students in grades six to eight that more closely align to new the standards,” said Frye. “Integrated Math 9-10-11 is midway in the implementation schedule as the high school moves to an integrated approach to teaching the traditional subjects of Algebra I & II and Geometry.” Frye explains the English/ Language Arts Course of Study initiative in detail in this video: http://youtu.be/ewHhmNILh2I .

Submitted by Enos Pennington, New Richmond schools.

B2 • COMMUNITY JOURNAL • JULY 3, 2013

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, JULY 4 Art Exhibits Bikes in Bloom, 7 a.m.-9 p.m., City of Milford, Unused bicycles, tricycles, Big Wheels - anything non-motorized with wheels and pedals are decorated with plants and flowers for display throughout the Milford, Miami Township and Terrace Park areas. Locations at website. Programs with locations, People’s Choice Award ballot and information are available at local businesses listed on website. Presented by Greater Milford Events & Arts Council. 831-4192; www.gmeac.org. Milford.

Recreation Holiday Kids’ Fishing Tournament, 10 a.m.-noon, Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Boathouse. All fishing will be done from the shore. All children who compete will receive a certificate. The largest fish caught in each category receives a trophy and prize. Bait and tackle available. Space is limited. Ages 12 and under with an adult. Free; vehicle permit required: $10 annual, $3 daily. Presented by Great Parks of Hamilton County. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township. Jeep and Truck Night, 6-9 p.m., Quaker Steak & Lube, 590 Chamber Drive, Parking lot. For trucks, Jeeps or off-road vehicles. Free. 831-5823; www.quakersteakandlube.com. Milford.

FRIDAY, JULY 5 Dining Events Fish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562, 1596 Ohio 131, Fish sandwiches, chicken fingers or six-piece shrimp dinner. Includes coleslaw and French fries. Carryout available. $5.50 and up. Presented by Ladies Auxiliary Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562. 5752102. Milford. TGI Friday Night Grill-Outs, 6-11 p.m., American Legion Post 450, 450 Victor Stier Drive, Food, music and entertainment. Burgers, brats, metts, hot dogs, side dishes and cash bar. Price varies. Split-the-pot available. 831-9876; www.post450.com. Milford. Friday Night Grillouts, 5-8 p.m., Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Ben Alexander. Items available a la carte. Presented by Great Parks of Hamilton County. 521-7275, ext. 285; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township.

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 1:30-2:30 p.m., New England Club, 8135 Beechmont Ave., Caregivers learn techniques to respond to challenging behaviors such as aggression, agitation, repetition and more. Free. Presented by Superior Care Plus. 231-1060; www.superiorcareplus.com. Anderson Township.

Kids Workshop: Come Out and Play with the Fun of Despicable Me 2, 9 a.m.-noon, The Home Depot-Beechmont, 520 Ohio Pike, Surprise craft. Ages 5-12. Free. 688-1654. Union Township.

Exercise Classes

Music - Acoustic

Zumba Fitness Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 379-4900. Anderson Township. Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church Milford, $38 per month. 4767522; www.jazzercise.com. Milford. Mat Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Yoga with Sharon Studio 1, 267 Mount Holly Road, Focus on core strength, flexibility, breathing and relaxation. $6 drop-in or 10 classes for $50. Presented by Yoga with Sharon. 237-4574. Amelia.

Kevin Fox, 7-10 p.m., Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, Free. 324-7643. Loveland.

Literary - Libraries Rocking the Science Beneath Our Feet, 2:30-3:30 p.m., New Richmond Branch Library, 103 River Valley Blvd., Hands-on activities and demonstrations you can do at home. Ages 5-12. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 553-0570. New Richmond.

Nature

A skeletal cast of an Giganotosaurus is one of the full-sized displays at the Cincinnati Museum Center in the new Ultimate Dinosaurs: Giants from Gondwana exhibit. Among the skeletal casts, life-like murals, and real fossils and skeletons are on display. The exhibit runs through Jan. 5. Tickets are $9 for member adults, $7 for member children; $15, $11 for non-members; and $13 for seniors age 60 and older. After paying a one-time discounted admissions, members receive free unlimited return visits. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. AMANDA DAVIDSON/STAFF

Music - Acoustic Two Blue, 8 p.m., Green Kayak Market and Eatery, 204 Front St., Free. 843-6040. New Richmond.

Pets Puppy Social, 10-11 a.m., All Creatures Animal Hospital, 1894 Ohio Pike, Puppies socialize with other pups under supervision of professional trainers at indoor facility. Free. 797-7397; www.allcreatures.com. Amelia. Pet Adoptions, 1-4 p.m., Peppermint Pig, 8255 Beechmont Ave., Cats and dogs available for adoption. 474-0005; www.peppermintpig.org. Anderson Township.

SUNDAY, JULY 7

Zumba Fitness Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road, $5. 379-4900. Anderson Township. Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church Milford, $38 per month. 4767522; www.jazzercise.com. Milford. Chair Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Yoga with Sharon Studio 1, 267 Mount Holly Road, Yoga that begins and ends in chair. Standing poses when applicable. Focus on core strength, flexibility, breathing and relaxation. $6 drop-in or $50 for 10 classes. Presented by Yoga with Sharon. 237-4574. Amelia. SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch, 9-10 a.m., Union Township Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road, Complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Call for pricing. Presented by SilverSneakers. 478-6783. Union Township.

Health / Wellness

Car Cruise In, 4-8 p.m., Quaker Steak & Lube, 590 Chamber Drive, For old, restored, high performance or car with a story. Free. 831-5823; www.quakersteakandlube.com. Milford.

Support Groups

Literary - Crafts Explorers Club: Dig into Reading, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., New Richmond Branch Library, 103 River Valley Blvd., Outdoor entertainment, stories, songs, crafts and more. Each week has new theme. Ages 5-12. Free. Registration required. 553-0570. New Richmond.

Historic Sites

COLD Tuna, 8 p.m.-midnight, Quaker Steak & Lube, 590 Chamber Drive, Acoustic/electric rock-n-blues from members of the Tuna Project. Free. 831-5823; www.thetunaproject.com. Milford.

Check It Out Book Club, 1:303:30 p.m., Goshen Branch Library, 6678 Ohio 132, Books available for checkout. Free. 722-1221. Goshen.

Art & Craft Classes

Miller-Leuser Log House, 1-4 p.m., Miller-Leuser Log House, 6550 Clough Pike, Tour of 1796 historic log house furnished with 18th and 19th century antiques, the barn, outhouse and corn crib. The oldest log cabin in Hamilton County remaining on its original site. Members of the Historical Society will be on hand to show you around and answer any questions. Appointments available. Closed November-May. Free. Presented by Anderson Township Historical Society. 231-2114; andersontownshiphistoricalsociety.org. Anderson Township.

Music - Blues

Literary - Book Clubs

SATURDAY, JULY 6

Exercise Classes

Mercy Health Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Kroger Anderson Towne Center, 7580 Beechmont Ave., Fifteen-minute screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Mercy Health Partners. 6863300; www.e-mercy.com. Anderson Township.

Bethel Community Center, $5. 240-5180; www.zumbawithkc.com. Bethel.

Nature Outdoor Social, 1-3 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Nature PlayScape. Treat and search for summer critters. For ages 12 and under with adult. Members free; nonmembers pay daily admission. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

Recreation

MONDAY, JULY 8 Exercise Classes Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church Milford, $38 per month. 4767522; www.jazzercise.com. Milford. Zumba with KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Bethel Community Center, 135 N. Union St., Zumba fitness and Zumba Gold classes. $5. Presented by Kimberley “KC” Coniglio. 240-5180; www.zumbawithkc.com. Bethel. Mat Yoga, 6-7:10 p.m., Yoga with Sharon Studio 1, $6 drop-in or 10 classes for $50. 237-4574.

ABOUT CALENDAR To submit calendar items, go to www.cincinnati.com and click on “Share!” Send digital photos to life@communitypress.com along with event information. Items are printed on a spaceavailable basis with local events taking precedence. Deadline is two weeks before publication date. To find more calendar events, go to www.cincinnati.com and choose from a menu of items in the Entertainment section on the main page. Amelia. SilverSneakers, 9:15-10 a.m., Union Township Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road, Variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living skills. Call for pricing. 947-7344. Union Township. Chair Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Legendary Community Center, 3601 West Legendary Run, Increase your strength and flexibility while sitting in a chair or standing and using chair for balance. Learn breathing techniques to promote well-being and calmness and to maximize your body’s potential. $7.50 or $40 for six classes. Presented by Sharon Strickland. 237-4574; yogawithsharon@yahoo.com. Pierce Township.

Recreation Street Customs Night Cruise In, 6-9 p.m., Quaker Steak & Lube, 590 Chamber Drive, Parking lot. For imports, custom vehicles, rat rods, cruisers, high performance, Corvettes or Mustangs. 831-5823; www.quakersteakandlube.com. Milford.

Summer Camps - Arts Little Kids’ Art Camp, 1-3 p.m., Village Art House, 120 N. Market St., Daily through July 12. Supplies included. Ages 4-7. $60. Registration required. 732-2177; www.villagearthouse.com. Batavia.

Summer Camps Miscellaneous Laffalot Summer Camps, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Columban Church, 894 Oakland Road, Daily through July 12. A variety of sports, games and activities for campers. An all boy and all girl format runs concurrently, but separately. Wear gym shoes. Bring lunch, water bottle and softball glove. Ages 6-12. $110 per camper. Registration required. Presented by Laffalot Summer Camps. 313-2076; www.laffalotcamps.com. Loveland.

Summer Camps - Sports Soccer Unlimited Camps, 9 a.m.-noon, Miami Meadows Park, 1546 Ohio 131, Through July 12. Soccer Unlimited & Jack Hermans organize camps and clinics to improve/maintain your soccer talents by playing serious,

training with intensity, and keeping the element of “FUN” involved at all times. Family friendly. $85. Presented by Soccer Unlimited. 232-7916. Milford. Mega Sports Camp, 6-8 p.m., Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road, Grades K-6. Sports sessions in basketball, cheerleading, flag football or soccer plus music, stories and character building object lessons. Monday-Friday. $5 donation suggested. 2314301. Anderson Township.

TUESDAY, JULY 9

CNC Astronomy Club, 7-8:30 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Bring telescopes if you have them. Ages 12 and up. Members free; nonmembers free with daily admission. 8311711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township. Volunteer Exploration Session, 10-11 a.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Visitor Center. Discover many volunteer opportunities available. Ages 18 and up. Free. 831-1711, ext. 128; www.cincynature.org. Union Township. Camera Club, 7-8:30 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Both amateur and professional photographers learn and share knowledge. Ages 18 and up. Members free; nonmembers pay daily admission. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

THURSDAY, JULY 11 Drink Tastings Paired Wine Tasting, 6-9 p.m., Winedog Fine Wines & Fine Art, 451A Ohio Pike, Six wines served with gourmet appetizers that pair well with each. Music and artwork on display in gallery. $19.75. Reservations required. 888-288-0668; www.winedog.com. Anderson Township.

Exercise Classes Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church Milford, $38 per month. 4767522; www.jazzercise.com. Milford. SilverSneakers, 9-10 a.m., Union Township Civic Center, Call for pricing. 947-7344. Union Township.

Literary - Book Clubs

Chair Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Yoga with Sharon Studio 1, $6 drop-in or $50 for 10 classes. 237-4574. Amelia.

Thursday Afternoon Book Club, 1:30-2:30 p.m., MilfordMiami Township Branch Library, 1099 Ohio 131, Titles available in regular and large print for checkout at library. Free. 2480700. Milford.

Farmers Market

Literary - Story Times

Loveland Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Loveland Station, W. Loveland Avenue, E. Broadway and Second streets, Parking lot. Featuring 32 vendors from area offering vegetables, fruits, meat, eggs, bread, pizza, pastries, cookies, syrup, lavender products, soaps, lotions, gourmet Popsicles, gelato, herbs, alpaca products, hummus, honey, coffee, olive oil and cheese. Free. Presented by Loveland Farmers Market. 683-0150; www.lovelandfm.com. Loveland.

Sensory Safari, 10:30-11:30 a.m., New Richmond Branch Library, 103 River Valley Blvd., Stories, songs and sensory stations. Ages 0-6. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 553-0570. New Richmond.

Literary - Crafts

Dining Events

Second Tuesday Book Discussion Group, 2-3 p.m., Williamsburg Branch Library, 594 Main St., Free. 724-1070. Williamsburg.

Fish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562, $5.50 and up. 575-2102. Milford. TGI Friday Night Grill-Outs, 6-11 p.m., American Legion Post 450, Price varies. Split-the-pot available. 831-9876; www.post450.com. Milford. Friday Night Grillouts, 5-8 p.m., Lake Isabella, Kevin Fox. 521-7275, ext. 285; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township.

Exercise Classes

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 Art & Craft Classes Knitting, Crochet and Needlecraft Class, 7-8:30 p.m., Milford Heights Church of Christ, 1646 Ohio 28, Basic handwork techniques and fresh ideas in knitting, crochet and other handicrafts along with short devotional time. Free. 575-1874. Milford.

Exercise Classes Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church Milford, $38 per month. 4767522; www.jazzercise.com. Milford. Zumba with KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,

Recreation Jeep and Truck Night, 6-9 p.m., Quaker Steak & Lube, Free. 831-5823; www.quakersteakandlube.com. Milford.

FRIDAY, JULY 12

Education Teen Financial Literacy Workshop, 11 a.m., Symmes Township Branch Library, 11850 Enyart Road, Designed to engage teens with hands-on activities, games and materials for better understanding of personal finance topics. Ages 12-18. Free. Reservations required. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6960.

Symmes Township.

Exercise Classes Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church Milford, $38 per month. 4767522; www.jazzercise.com. Milford. SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch, 9-10 a.m., Union Township Civic Center, Call for pricing. 4786783. Union Township.

Festivals St. Thomas More Church JulyFest, 6 p.m.-midnight, St. Thomas More Church, 800 Ohio Pike, Music by The Cheap Thrill Band 6-8 p.m. and After Midnight 9 p.m.-midnight. Beer garden, food, entertainment, grand raffle, Bid-N-Buy, midway, split-the-pot drawings, children’s games, rides, concessions and more. Free. 752-2080; www.sttm.org/JulyFest/tabid/80/ Default.aspx. Withamsville.

Health / Wellness Mercy Health Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Kroger Mulberry, 1093 Ohio 28, Fifteen-minute screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Mercy Health Partners. 686-3300; www.e-mercy.com. Mulberry.

On Stage - Theater Murder Mystery Dinner: Crime and Pun-ishment, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 318, 6660 Clough Road, Includes multi-course meal. Adult beverages available. $60, $45 with mention of this listing. 888-6432583; www.grimprov.com/ Cincinnati. Anderson Township.

SATURDAY, JULY 13 Antiques Shows Antiques and Artists on the Ohio, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Bandstand, Western Ave. and Susanna Way, Saturday features crafts and artists on village bandstand greens. Sunday features antique dealers on bandstand green. Free. Presented by Historic New Richmond. Through Oct. 13. 543-9149. New Richmond.

Exercise Classes Zumba Fitness Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 379-4900. Anderson Township. Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church Milford, $38 per month. 4767522; www.jazzercise.com. Milford.

Festivals St. Thomas More Church JulyFest, 6 p.m.-midnight, St. Thomas More Church, Music by The Doug Hart Band 6-8 p.m. and The Dan Varner Band 9 p.m.-midnight. Free. 752-2080; www.sttm.org/JulyFest/tabid/80/ Default.aspx. Withamsville.

Garden Shows Williamsburg Home and Garden Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Village of Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Theme: Blooming Chairs. Eight gardens and two homes included on tour, as well as four local garden centers. Rain or shine. $10, $9 advance. Presented by Williamsburg Garden Club. 724-2657. Williamsburg.

Home & Garden Do-It-Yourself Workshop: Install Tile, 10:30-11:30 a.m., The Home Depot-Beechmont, 520 Ohio Pike, Select tools and supplies to install tile; learn to set, grout and seal tile; understand how to install wall tile with easy-to-use products. Free. 688-1654. Union Township.

Lectures Clermont County and the Civil War, 2 p.m., Union Township Branch Library, 4450 Glen EsteWithamsville Road, Gary Knepp, local author and Clermont County historian, discusses the Civil War and its impact on Clermont County. For ages 14 and up. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 528-1744. Union Township.

Literary - Story Times LEGO Club, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Owensville Branch Library, 2548 U.S. 50, Create one-of-a-kind structures or combine your efforts. LEGOs provided, do not bring own. Ages 5-12. Free. 732-6084. Owensville.

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Easy meatball, key lime pie recipes I’m so excited I can hardly contain myself. For a while now I have been yearning to get beehives. We had them when the boys were little and the taste of raw honey, with its super nutritional profile, had me hooked. Tony Poe, our local beekeeper, came out to our little patch of heaven to see if his bees could make a happy home here. Our neighbors have agreed to have the hives along the property line so they will be protected. I’ll let you know what the final assessment is. Here’s hoping …

Cyndi’s porcupine meatballs

Last month I did a cooking demo with friends Giovanna Trimpe, author of “Holy Chow,” and Annie Mitchell, news director at Sacred Heart Radio, at the CincItalia festival at Harvest Home Park. Annie made these delicious meatballs as an appetizer. No kidding, these are simple and really good. Annie told me she grew up with these meatballs that her mom, Cyndi, made for

them. “It’s one of my favorite meals from childhood until now. We eat them with Rita mashed Heikenfeld potatoes RITA’S KITCHEN and succotash,” she told me. I love the fact that these are versatile: Make them small for appetizers or larger for dinner. For photos of the festival, including the biggest cannoli I’ve ever eaten, check out my blog. Meatballs Mix together gently:

1 pound ground chuck 1 cup uncooked rice 1 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Sauce Stir together in pan large enough to hold meatballs. 1 can tomato soup 16 oz. can tomato sauce 4-5 shakes of soy sauce (optional, but recommended)

Roll the meat mixture into balls and place them in the sauce; roll them

around in sauce to make sure they’re covered. Cook over medium heat. If you make small meatballs, cook them for 25-30 minutes after the sauce starts bubbling. If you make larger meatballs (the kind that a toothpick couldn’t handle) cook them for about an hour after bubbling.

Rita’s amazingly easy and amazingly good key lime pie Don’t look for a bright green color here unless you add food coloring. True key lime juice looks a bit like lemon juice. I once made this with real key limes. It took close to a week’s earnings to purchase enough key limes. (OK, I’m exaggerating here, but you get the point.) The key limes were so tiny and exuded hardly any juice. Key lime juice is the answer here! This is one of colleague Brian Patrick’s favorite pies. Shell Either purchase one or make your own by combining 11⁄2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 4 tablespoons sugar and 6 table-

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Mary Jane Kenyon’s pineapple coleslaw: I’m liking this one! Mary Jane, a Blue Ash reader, sent this to share: “A quick refreshing salad using a fresh package of coleslaw. I use Marzetti Light Original Slaw dressing along with a can of crushed pineapple including juice. I make ahead in the day to blend flavors. This is great when you need a salad

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‘Friends’ seek money for hog barn By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com

OWENSVILLE — As any school child knows, lunch ladies can be formidable forces. Pair one up with a man who knows his way around a construction site and a community group that loves themselves a county fair and you get: A new horse barn at the Clermont County Fairgrounds and plans for a new hog barn. Lisa Smith, a lunch lady for the Bethel-Tate schools, and her husband Steve, a sheet-metal worker for the Cincinnati Public Schools, are members of Friends of the Fair in Clermont County, which donated the horse barn. Now, the Bethel couple is coming forward on behalf of the group to ask people to donate money for a hog barn at the fairgrounds on Locust Street in Owensville. Friends of the Fair al-

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Black raspberries are ready to pick, garden is good Howdy folks, I am still in the house and doing good. I said when the doctors said six weeks to recuperate, I would do it in two weeks. Well, they knew what they were talking about, Each day, I seem to get a little better, maybe I will be able to get out some next week. I need a hair cut, so the barber shop will be one of the places I will visit. I will also visit two doctors next week. The black raspberries are starting to ripen, so Ruth Ann has been picking them. She has put three quarts in the freezer,for winter, along with three pints of peas. The peas have done good, for a small bed. So I will plant a couple more beds for fall. Ruth Ann picks them and both of us shell them. This is enjoyable. Last week the youth/ young adults of our church had work days to help folks. So a lady brought some youth

here and they weeded the carrot bed. This was a big help and they did a good job. George Now I Rooks was talkOLE FISHERMAN ing to Mike at the Boars Head Bait Shop. He said the fishing is really good. The last crappie tournament he had, the results were good. First place was 4 pound 7 ounces, second was 4 pounds 4 ounces. A lot of small ones, were caught. The bigger crappie have gone deeper in the water. The bass tournament that is held here at East Fork Tuesday evenings is sure doing good. The first place and fourth place goes in weight from 15 pounds down to 12 pounds. The crappie tournament had 20 boats and that is good. Of course Ruth Ann and I have not been

on the lake yet, but if nothing happens, we will sure give the crappie a run this fall. We got a suprise the other evening. Friends of ours that we have been friends with since the 20/20 program, that have a cabin in Canada, called to see how we were doing. This was a wonderful thing for them to do. Now mark your calendar for the famous Homemade Ice Cream Social at the Monroe Grange. It will be July 13. This is a big thing for the community and the Grange folks. This has been done for several years. We get to see folks that we don’t get to see maybe once or twice a year. They sure enjoy the fellowship and the ice cream, cake, pie and sandwiches the Grange ladies make. Several years ago, we would meet at the hall and make 10 gallons. Someone suggested that each family will make a gal-

lon or two of homemade ice cream and bring it, and that works out well. We will make note of this again next week, too. The time is 5 p.m. til 7 p.m. at the Monroe Grange Hall on Ohio 222 in Nicholsville. So come and enjoy the food and fellowship. I want to thank the folks that have sent cards to me. They have been so great since I can’t get outside. We do set on the deck in the evening for a while. Now let me tell you I have the best nurse there is. Ruth Ann, is doing a good job. When I was in the hospital I thought the nurses were good, well, they were, but they had different patients to take care of, but with Ruth Ann she has only one, me! Boy that is good, two years ago when she had cancer removed from her leg it was nurse George. We like to look after each other. I had a treat today. Ruth Ann took me a ride in

the truck, back on the place so I could see the honey bees. They are doing good. The cucumbers are starting to produce. There are a few more peas. The peppers are growing good. The tomatoes are doing good. Debby got to pick five ripe cherry tomatoes last week, so we are on the way with the garden. I have not been taking good care of it. Our neighbor Tony has been a big help in keeping the weeds down around the raised beds for us. Thanks Tony and Kate. Our neighbor Jim has been mowing the yard, so we say thanks to him, and thanks to all who have brought food into us. Everyone is so good. We received a call from the church on Bauer Road last week. Last year they made money to buy Christmas for 94 kids, so this year they are trying to up that number to 100. On July 19, there will be a fishing tournament at

the lake on the church grounds. It will start at 7:30 p.m. and go until 7:30 a.m. This is at the Faith Tabernacle Church at 2525 Bauer Road. This is between Batavia, and Owensville. The cost will be $10 per adult and $5 for children age 12 and under. Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish and the most fish for adults, and the biggest for the children. There will be refreshments for sale, and all the proceeds will go to the Christmas for Kids fund. This is the third year they have done this. If you need more information, you may call Bill Mues at 513-6595801. Good luck and God bless all the church. Start your week by going to the house of worship of your choice. God bless all. More later.

George Rooks is a retired park ranger. Rooks served for 28 years with the last five as manager of East Fork State Park.

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Clermont County Sheriff A.J. “Tim” Rodenberg won three gold medals powerlifting June 14. THANKS TO CLERMONT COUNTY SHERIFF A.J. “TIM” RODENBERG

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County Sheriff A.J. “Tim” Rodenberg Jr. likes to say he’s “64 years young.” But now that he’s won three gold medals in a powerlifting contest, he’s taken to pointing out that he was the second-oldest competitor in the trials. Rodenberg took top honors in his age and weight division for bench pressing, deadlifting and push-pulling (combined total for bench press and deadlifting) at the Ohio Police and Fire Games in Oberlin June 14. Rodenberg has served as sheriff for more than 16 years. He was an assistant Clermont County prosecutor for 10 years before that. But, “after having what I consider to be success at the games in Oberlin this year, I can truly say I felt a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that I have not experienced in recent years,” Rodenberg said. “I have described it as feeling like a boy on Christmas morning and the same sensation I had when I was in the Marine Corps and landed a jet on an aircraft carrier for the first time.” Rodenberg has been powerlifting for less than a year.

He credits two of his deputies for getting him involved in the sport and for encouraging his continued efforts. “The process started out as a general fitness/ toning routine, but as it progressed my trainer, one of my deputies, Tony Dufresne, suggested I train to compete in the Ohio Police and Fire Games in the powerlifting events,” Rodenberg said. “He has over two decades of experience in powerlifting and body building, and is a seasoned personal trainer with his wife Jill. “Tony encouraged and pushed me to do my best which was a key factor in my success at the games,” Rodenberg said. “Another one of my deputies, Chris Stratton, accompanied me to the games and provided expertise and encouragement during my competition.” Dufresne said he couldn’t be any happier with Rodenberg’s performance in Oberlin. “He has only been training about eight months for the meet and improved every workout,” Dufresne said. “Sheriff Rodenberg exceeded our expectations for this meet by 20 pounds, and that was with me being conservative on picking the weight on each of his lifts.

“The sheriff has a quote that is heavily used at his office, ‘Leadership by example,’” Dufresne said. “I had no doubt that he would live up to that. “It was very obvious that he had inspired many of the other competitors at the meet and his example will influence many others,” Dufresne said. Rodenberg has been training with Dufresne once or twice a week. “I would have to say it is the most physically demanding thing I have ever undertaken, particularly because of the heavy weights involved for someone my age,” Rodenberg said.“I was in the Marines for five years when I was a bit younger, and that too was physically challenging, but more so in a general sense.” Rodenberg said powerlifting involves the brain as well as brawn. “Although I have a trainer, powerlifting is not a team sport,” Rodenberg said. “When it’s time to compete and lift the weights, you are on your own, and like any other competition there is an adrenaline rush and stress involved.” Rodenberg said lawenforcement officers would do well to take up powerlifting.

With the multitude of landscape changes that are occurring in Clermont County many aare asking about valuation of their property once timber is removed because of an emerald ash borer or Asian longhorned beetle infestation. The county auditor would conduct a survey and re-valuation of property for this assessment. Larry Gearhardt, assistant professor, OSU Extension, said much of Ohio’s forestland has been plagued by, first, the em-

erald ash borer, and more recently, the Asian longhorn beetle. Can you deduct the loss on your tax form when a major portion of your forest land is destroyed by these insects? You can if the timber or forest land is held to produce income. If the timber is held for personal use, the loss is not deductible. For more information, see the USDA Forest Landowners’ Guide to the Federal Income Tax on the USDA Forest Service Website.

Gigi Neal is the agriculture and natural resources educator with OSU Extension, Clermont County.

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J. ROBERT TRUE CLERMONT COUNTY TREASURER

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POLICE REPORTS AMELIA Arrests/citations Jason K. Mapp, 38, 747 Rue Center Court No. P, theft, misuse of credit card, forgery, June 6. Damion Richey, 18, 54 Cypress Circle, drug paraphernalia, June 10. Hannah Combs, 20, 82 Stillmeadow Drive No. 201, drug paraphernalia, June 11. Brandi Smithers, 20, 82 Stillmeadow Drive, underage consumption, June 13. Brian A. Blatchford, 20, 1420 Ohio Pike, disorderly conduct while intoxicated, underage consumption, June 14. Danny W. Dickerson III, 31, 1420 Ohio Pike, disorderly conduct while intoxicated, June 14. Phillip Bowling, 26, 127 Lake St., drug abuse, paraphernalia, driving under suspension, June 15.

Incidents/investigations Assault Female was assaulted at 8 E. Main St., June 7. Marijuana paraphernalia Subject had object in possession at Groh Park at 3390 Huntsman Trace, June 10. Found in vehicle during traffic stop at 19 Oak St., June 11. Theft CDs taken from vehicle at 61 Sperling Drive, May 29. Purse taken from vehicle at Nurre Funeral Home at 44 W. Main St., June 6.

BATAVIA Arrests/citations Mark A. Walker, 40, 4750 Shepard Road, warrant, June 10. Felicia A. Walker, 34, 400 University Lane, warrant, June 10. Michael D. Lewis, 25, 2507 Pochard Drive, warrant, June 11. John A. Storer, 27, 8524 Mason Lewis, drug possession, paraphernalia, June 13. Brittani E. Banks, 19, 7349 Eastwood, warrant, June 14. Richard G. Hunt, 27, 844 Ohio 133, warrant, June 15.

Incidents/investigations Burglary Jewelry taken; $1,200 at 160 4th St., June 10. Menacing Female was threatened at 4244 Hulick Drive, June 17.

Theft Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers; $93 at East Main Street, June 12. Male stated credit card used with no authorization at 340 Old Boston Road, June 13.

NEW RICHMOND Arrests/citations Gerad M. Hitchcock, 27, living at large, disorderly conduct while intoxicated, June 8.

Incidents/investigations Disorderly conduct Intoxicated male at Speedway at 520 Sycamore St., June 8.

PIERCE TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations Walter M. Turner, 29, 2788 Bantam Road, drug instrument, June 10. Kendall Hollis, 26, 366 St. Andrews No. C, warrant, June 11. Randal D. Blandford, 49, 3280 Yelton Lane, theft, June 12. Brian L. Pedigo, 39, 1748 Culver Court No. 8, theft, June 14. Lance S. Milburn, 27, 1114 Twiggs Lane, drug instrument, June 15. Stephanie M. Ell, 25, 824 Clough Pike No. 8, theft, June 15. Jason Heiny, 37, 1764 Bainum, drug instrument, June 16. Cadice J. Weghorst, 39, 330 St. Andrews No. D, domestic violence, June 17. Kirk D. Tharp, 35, 358 St. Andrews No. E, warrant, June 16.

Incidents/investigations Burglary Door kicked in at 340 St. Andrews No. D, June 17. Criminal damage Vehicles damaged landscaping at 3919 Nicklaus Court, June 16. Domestic violence At St. Andrews Drive, June 17. Sexual imposition Male reported offense at 33357 Ohio 132 No. 8, June 17. Theft Six handguns taken; $3,104 at 1024 Eagles Landing, June 10. Skateboard taken; $170 at 2627 Stonehaven, June 10. 1994 BMW taken; $1,800 at 466 Old Ohio 52, June 11. DVDs taken from Walmart; $281 at Ohio Pike, June 11.

ABOUT POLICE REPORTS The Bethel Journal publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department, call: » Bethel, Chief Mark Planck, 722-6491 » Clermont County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff A.J. “Tim” Rodenberg, 732-7500 Alcoholic beverages taken at Kroger at Ohio Pike, June 12. Money taken from vehicle; $150 at 1142 Orchard Lane, June 12. Two tires taken from Walmart; $147 at Ohio Pike, June 14. Merchandise taken from Walmart; $120 at Ohio Pike, June 15. Auto parts taken from property at Sergent Tool at 3347 Ohio 132, June 17. Guns, cross bow, etc. taken; $3,220 at 3737 Nine Mile, June 17. Handgun taken from vehicle; $650 at 534 Hopper View Bluff, June 18.

UNION TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations Roy A. Nance, 39, 114 W. Main St., driving under suspension, June 14. Thomas W. Caskey, 19, 844 Youngs Lane, cruelty to animals, drug abuse, drug possession, June 14. Terry L. Wells, 45, 1330 Post Creek, robbery, June 14. Kortney J. Miller, 44, 4632 Crosswood Lane, tampering with evidence, June 14. James S. Ballard, 35, 1609 Marilyn Lane, driving under influence, license forfeiture, leaving scene, June 15. Heather M. Sharp, 37, 2111 Spring Ridge, warrant, June 15. Jerry G. Louitt, 35, 12 Montgomery Way, driving under suspension, June 15. Harry L. Hutchinson Jr., 30, 2534 Herold Road, open container, June 16. John E. Rhoten, 32, 4417 Mount Carmel Tobasco, marijuana possession, driving under suspension, June 16. Juan C. Salas Uribe, 29, 479 Piccadilly, criminal tools, breaking and entering,

June 16. Stephanie R. Streaker, 20, 29 Maple St., drug paraphernalia, June 16. Adam M. Haley, 21, 497 Old Boston Road No. 24, drug paraphernalia, June 16. Keith S. Olson, 48, homeless, warrant, June 16. Angel M. Barnes, 25, 109 Vine St., warrant, June 16. Juvenile, 16, obstructing official business, June 16. Juvenile, 14, obstructing official business, June 16. Michael Davis, 49, 1176 Ohio Pike, disorderly conduct, June 16. Christa J. Eldridge, 27, 4261 Ferguson, warrant, June 16. Joel R. Davis, 25, 4422 Glendale Road, disorderly conduct, June 16. Otoniel Ortega, 26, 813 Warsaw Ave., driving under influence, no drivers license, June 16. Robert A. Wheeler, 30, 3840 Rohling Oaks, driving under suspension, June 17. Richard Marelli, 24, 841 Carol Drive, warrant, June 17. James Tegtmeier, 23, 977 Alenetta Drive, theft, June 17. Jenovonte M. Ashley, 32, 5053 Ridge Ave., driving under suspension, June 17. Patricia Ashley, 60, 5053 Ridge Ave., wrongful entrustment, June 17. Elvis Bell, 31, Buxley Road, warrant, June 18. Angel M. Howze, 23, 2800 Laurel Isabel Road, driving under suspension, June 18. Lori S. Gaffney, 55, 4479 Spruce Creek, theft, open container, June 18. Jason K. Mapp, 38, 747 Ohio Pike No. D, theft, forgery, June 18. Nathan A. Picolo, 22, 11215 Ohio Pike, criminal trespass, June 18. Rashawn Rt Wilson Jr., 27, 1790 Grand Ave. No. C5, aggravated robbery, felonious assault, June 19. Craig Teague, 22, 720 Ohio 125, criminal damage, June 19. Juvenile, 13, domestic violence, obstructing official business, June 19. Carrie A. Devine, 50, 4565 Shephard Road, warrant, June 19. Nathan A. Picolo, 22, 2661 Ohio 125 No. 156, theft, criminal trespass, warrant, June 19. Matthew J. Spencer, 23, 3379 Huntsman Trace, warrant, June 19. Nichole R. Drew, 28, 486 Piccadilly, warrant, June 19. Robert L. Clopton Jr., 35, 1183 Immac-

ulate Lane, driving under influence, June 20. Kevin Webster, 45, 475 Piccadilly, disorderly conduct, June 20.

Incidents/investigations Assault Reported at Ohio Pike Apartments at 928 Ohio Pike, June 13. Breaking and entering Reported at Tractor Supply at 1159 Ohio 32, June 14. Reported at Hibachi Grill at Ohio Pike, June 16. At 4436 Glendale, June 19. Burglary At 4146 Clough Lane, June 17. Criminal damage Reported at Jungle Jim's at Eastgate Blvd., June 13. At 3981 Brandychase, June 14. At 765 Rue Center Court, June 15. Reported at Walmart at Eastgate Blvd., June 16. Reported at Sports Page Café at 453 Old Ohio 74, June 18. Reported at Maple Glen Apartments at 728 Ohio Pike, June 18. Disorderly conduct Reported at Danberry Cinemas at Eastgate Blvd., June 16. At 787 Ohio Pike, June 16. Reported at Union Township Civic Center at Aicholtz Road, June 16. Domestic violence At Gleneste Withamsville Road, June 15. Reported at Best Western Hotel at Williams Drive, June 18. At Field Lane, June 19. Kidnapping At 4704 Beechwood, June 16. Rape Reported at Red Roof Inn at Mount Carmel Tobasco Road, June 16. Robbery Reported at Dollar Tree at Eastgate Blvd., June 14. Reported at Check-N-Go at Eastgate Blvd., June 15. Reported at Beechwood South Apartments at 3973 Piccadilly, June 18. Theft At 816 Clough, June 13. At 4488 Bridlewood, June 13. Reported at Walmart at Eastgate Blvd., June 13. At 1092 Old Ohio 74, June 13. Reported at Home Depot at Ohio Pike, June 14. At 770 Rue Center Court, June 14. Reported at Sears at Eastgate Blvd.,

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POLICE REPORTS Continued from Page B6 June 15. Reported at Red Roof Inn at Mount Carmel Tobasco Road, June 15. Reported at Kroger at Old Ohio 74, June 15. Reported at Meijer at Eastgate Blvd., June 16. Reported at Jungle Jim's at Eastgate Blvd., June 16. Reported at Thornton Oil at 4360 Newberry Drive, June 16. At 864 Hawthorne Drive, June 16. Reported at Beechwoods Apartments at 3971 Piccadilly, June 16. Reported at Meijer at Eastgate Blvd., June 17. Reported at Walmart at Eastgate Blvd., June 17. Reported at Thornton Oil at Newberry Drive, June 17. Reported at Meijer at Eastgate Blvd., June 17. Reported at Thornton Oil at Newberry Drive, June 17. Reported at Kohl's at Eastgate Blvd., June 18. Reported at Kroger at Old Ohio 74, June 18. Reported at Meijer at Eastgate Blvd., June 18. Reported at United Dairy Farm-

ers at Ohio Pike, June 18. Reported at Speedway at Ohio Pike, June 19. Reported at Radio Shack at Eastgate Blvd., June 19. Vandalism Reported at Willowville Elementary at Schoolhouse Road, June 14.

WILLIAMSBURG Arrests/citations Ronald M. Kinnett, 35, 9800 Tri County Road, carrying concealed weapon, June 14.

Incidents/investigations Carrying concealed weapons Brass knuckles found in vehicle during traffic stop at West Main Street, June 14.

CLERMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests/citations Adam Matthew Sponsel, 29, 3737 Glancy Greenbush Road, Williamsburg, abusing harmful intoxicants at 3737 Glancy Greenbush Road, Williamsburg, June 20. David Rapp, 26, 3774 Merwin Ten Mile Road, Cincinnati, misuse of credit card - use

expired, revoked, etc. at 3441 Ohio 774, Bethel, June 20. Dayna Robyn Brooks, 32, 4290 Marbe Lane, Batavia, driving under OVI suspension at 130 E. Main St., Batavia, June 17. Crystal Anna Weeks, 27, 14 Montgomery Way, Amelia, unauthorized use of motor vehicle at 14 Montgomery Way, Amelia, June 17. Kyle Brogan Deardorff, 18, 3938 Fulton Grove Road, Cincinnati, theft at 5100 Ohio 132, Owensville, June 18. Elvis Dewayne Bell, 31, 8747 West Brae Park, Houston, TX, fugitive from justice at 4430 Ohio 222, Batavia, June 18. Jeremy Russell Mink, 23, 1854 Main St., Apt. 2, Goshen, fugitive from justice at 4430 Ohio 222, Batavia, June 18. Kyle Brogan Deardorff, 18, 3938 Fulton Grove Road, Cincinnati, possession of drugs - marijuana at 700 University Lane, Batavia, June 18. Craig Alexander Smith, 33, 2780 Lindale Mount Holly, Amelia, receiving stolen property at 2780 Lindale Mount Holly Road, Amelia, June 19. Billy Suesz, 27, 2191 Ohio Pike No. 196, Amelia, theft at 1260 Ohio 125, Amelia, June 19.

Alexander Scardina, 19, 1129 Creekstone Drive, Batavia, injuring animals at 1448 Home Wood Court, Amelia, June 19. Amanda Kalyn Donell, 25, Ohio 132 Lot 226, New Richmond, misuse of credit card - use expired, revoked, etc. at 2755 Ohio 132, New Richmond, June 25. John Andrew Kelley, 46, 3509 Ohio 132, Amelia, domestic violence - knowingly cause physical harm, endangering children, endangering children - abuse, felonious assault at 3509 Ohio 132, Amelia, June 21. Brandon Mark Boswell, 30, 2051 Fawn Lane, Batavia, theft at 2646 Herold Road, Batavia, June 21. Dane Allen Shepherd, 29, 4262 Serenity Drive, Batavia, fugitive from justice at 4470 Ohio 222, Batavia, June 22. Joseph Russell Trivett, 27, 7432 Fairground Road, Blanchester, drug paraphernalia at I275 at MP62, Cincinnati, June 22. Brittany Nicole Wood, 25, 3807 Todds Run Foster Run, Williamsburg, possessing drug abuse instruments at 4005 Ohio 133, Williamsburg, June 22. Ronald Lee Long, 48, 1104 Stonelick Woods, Batavia, domes-

tic violence - knowingly cause physical harm at 1104 Stonelick Woods Circle, Batavia, June 22. Juvenile, 15, domestic violence, Williamsburg, June 23. William Bollivar Mitchell, 42, 493 Old Boston Road, Apt. 36, Batavia, endangering children operating vehicle under influence of alcohol/drugs with children<18. at 1222 Old Ohio 74, Batavia, June 23. William Bollivar Mitchell, 42, 493 Old Boston Road, Apt. 36, Batavia, open liquor container operator or passenger of motor vehicle at 1222 Old Ohio 74, Batavia, June 23. Joey Nmn Smith, 36, 4315 East Fork Valley Drive, Batavia, illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of drugs - marijuana at West Fork Ridge/Old Ohio 32, Williamsburg, June 23. Lalita Faye McCleese, 45, 5053 Benton Road, Batavia, disorderly conduct - intoxicated annoy or alarm at 5053 Benton Road, Batavia, June 23. Victor Allen Motley, 61, 7951 Stonegate Drive, Apt. 101, Cincinnati, menacing, possession of drugs - marijuana at 4307 GARY Lane, Batavia, June 24.

chicken nuggets. The Sunday dinner is from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Beverages include soft drinks,

beer from the large Beer Garden, wine coolers and a LimeA-Rita booth.

RELIGION

Faith United Methodist Church

The next free community meal at the Kitchen of Faith will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20. This is an outreach mission of the church and everyone is welcome. The church is at 180 N. Fifth St., Batavia; 732 2027.

First Baptist Church of Anderson Hills

Church members will offer a farmer’s market 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through September. Local growers will offer fresh vegetables, homemade bread and other items. The church is at 1674 Eight Mile Road.

Religion news is published at no charge on a space-available basis. Items must be to our office no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the following edition. » E-mail announcements to areeves@community press.com, with “Religion” in the subject line. » Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. » Mail to: Community Press, Attention: Andrea Reeves, Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, Ohio 45140.

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jehovah’s Witnesses, Batavia congregation members, are among those attending the “God’s Word is Truth” district convention. There will be four conventions, each being three days at the Nutter Center in Dayton. The program is 9:20 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9:20 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. Sunday. There is no admission or collection. Dates are July 7 to July 9, July 26 to July 28, and

Aug. 2 to Aug. 4. The public is welcome.

St. Thomas More

The annual JulyFest is 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, and 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at the church, 800 Ohio Pike. Bands are The Cheap Thrill Band, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; After Midnight, 9 p.m. to midnight Friday; The Doug Hart Band, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; The Dan Varner Band, 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday; The Comet Bluegrass All-Stars, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Anna & Milovan + Luke, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday; and OMEB & The School of Rock, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. The Grand Raffle has prizes of $10,000, $500, $250 and $250, as long as 450 tickets are sold. The Bid n’ Buy and Silent Auction have many items to bid on. The JulyFest Casino is back. This year’s JulyFest will include a variety of refreshments and food, including steak hoagies, roasted corn on the cob, brats, metts, hotdogs, hamburgers, baked potatoes, funnel cakes, homemade desserts, and more. And, Sunday dinner features a choice of half of an Amish roasted chicken or pulled pork, with choices of Saratoga chips, baked beans, green beans, cole slaw, fresh fruit, cornbread and iced tea. The children’s menu features

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Abusing harmful intoxicants At 3737 Glancy Greenbush Road, Williamsburg, Dec. 20. Assault At 26 North Look Court, Batavia, June 21. Breaking and entering At 1329 U.S. Route 52, New Richmond, June 21. At 1761 Lindale Nicholsville Road, Amelia, June 21. At 2191 Ohio Pike, Amelia, June 23. At 4300 Batavia Road, Batavia, June 20. Burglary At 197 Applecreek Mhp, Amelia, June 18. Criminal trespass At 1524 Ginn Road, New Richmond, June 23.

LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of State Law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner and/or manager’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at the Uncle Bob’s Self Storage location(s) listed below. A nd due notice having been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim ann interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold at public auction at the below stated location(s) to the highest bidders or otherwise disposed of on Monday, July 22, 2013, 3:00PM. 1105 Old State Rt. 74, Batavia, OH 45103 (513)752-8110 Dennis Vance 4573 Montclair Pl. Batavia, OH 45103 Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes, TV’s or Stereo Equip. Sherrill Hondorf 4490 Hartmann Lane Batavia, OH 45103 Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes Kylie Sayre 4224 Muscovy Ln. Batavia, OH 45103 Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes Tim Sunderhaus 8133 Witt Meadow Cin, OH 45244 Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes Nancy Demaio 4578 Roxbury Circle 1C Batavia, OH 45103 Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes Rebecca Glenn 2b Adayah Ct. Arnold, MO 63010 Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes Billy Boswell 210 S. Charity St. Bethel, OH 45106 Sporting Goods, Furniture, Boxes, Tools, Appliances, TV’s or Stereo Equip. 7776

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Children entering kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to Vacation Bible School, “MEGA Sports Camp: Breaking Free.” Kids have the opportunity to learn more about sports, discover character-building concepts, and have fun. The program runs Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. At MEGA Sports Camp: Breaking Free kids can choose to participate in basketball, cheerleading, flag football or soccer for the week. Whether the children have played all their lives or are new to the sport, they will improve their skills at MEGA Sports Camp. In addition to sports sessions, children will sing songs, hear stories and participate in object lessons that help characterbuilding themes take hold in their hearts. A donation of $5 per child is suggested to help cover the cost of the program but no child will be turned away if this is not possible. Go to www.cloughchurch.org, click on News, to register for Vacation Bible School online or call the church office. Leave the child’s name, grade level, preferred sport, as well as address, phone number and email if you call. Children also may register the first day they come to the program. A new program for preschoolers has been added at the 9 a.m. Sunday service. “Noah’s Park” is for children age 2 to 4. Older siblings can participate in the program as helpers. A children’s story has also been added at the beginning of the 9 a.m. service. A special summer program where students rotate through various stations is available for preschoolers through fourth graders at the 11 a.m. service. Nursery care for children under age 2 is available at both services. The D.O.G. House program is available for fifthand sixth-graders and Youth Group for seventh- through 12th-graders. The church is at 2010 Wolfangel Road; 231-4301; www.cloughchurch.org.

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LIFE

B8 • COMMUNITY JOURNAL • JULY 3, 2013

DEATHS Raymond Baker

ABOUT OBITUARIES

Raymond C. Baker, 55, Amelia, died June 24. Survived by wife Melody Baker; children Andrew (Deborah), Chelsea, Simon, Mary Ann Baker; parents Kenneth, Gloria Baker; brothers, James (Ann), Clint, Timothy (Michelle) Baker. Services were June 29 at the Withamsville Church of Christ. Arrangements by E.C. Nurre Funeral Home. Memorials to: Ray Baker Camp Cumo Fund, c/o Withamsville Church of Christ, 846 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45245.

Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge. Call 248-7128 for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 242-4000 for pricing details. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Survived by wife Ruth Cole; children Kenneth, James II, Connie, Steven Cole; four grandchildren; five great-grand-

James Cole James E. Cole, 84, Pierce Township, died June 21.

children. Preceded in death by son David Cole, siblings Betty Davis, William Cole. Services were June 27 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home.

Heart of Mary. Arrangements by E.C. Nurre Funeral Home. Memorials to Hospice of Cincinnati, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or Autism Society.

Lawrence Hollander Sr.

Laura Jones

Lawrence J. Hollander Sr., 66, Amelia, died June 24. Survived by wife Shirley Hollander; children Larry Jr. (Jeanie Callahan Hollander), Brian Hollander, Tammy (Tony) Mentzel, Melanie Carlton; grandchildren Ryan, Justin, Josh, Lauren, Jessica, Brian Jr., Willy, Kaytlyn, Maria, Abby, Greyson; great-grandson Peyton; brothers Bill (Connie), Joe Hollander; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Services were June 28 at Immaculate

Laura Lieberman Jones, 85, Withamsville, died June 19. She was a nurse for over 45 years, retiring from Maple Knoll Village. Survived by daughters Barbara (Ken) Holt, Jacqueline (Mark) Norman; sisters Ruth Norris, Catherine Buescher, seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Oliver Jones Sr., son Oliver Jones Jr., parents Andrew, Marie Lieberman, siblings Marie “Butch” Rawls, Andrea, William

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

4641 Ohio 276 & 2481 Bauer Road, Diana Burns, et al. to W. Douglas Auxier, $230,000.

AMELIA VILLAGE

1715 Carnes Road, Rhonda Rose Fox to Darlene Barber-Leen & David Leen, 1.0800 acre, $22,500. 1412 Frank Willis Memorial Road, Jerry Scott Henderson, Executor to Chadwick & Alicia Gibson, 2.3900 acre, $180,000. 2857 Lindale Mount Holly Road, Jay Harbison to Scott Schmits Sr., 2.8000 acre, $125,000.

19 Floral Ave., Deborah & Dennis Schwey to Kathy & Donald Neal Sr., $30,000. 11 Pond Lane, FNMA to Cassie Kennedy, 0.2310 acre, $87,000. 51 Robin Way, Jeremy Ernst to American Residential Leasing Co. LLC, 0.2390 acre, $131,000. 8 Shady Creek Lane, Jasontek Rubenstein Family Living Trust to American Residential Leasing Co. LLC, 0.3040 acre, $158,000.

BATAVIA TOWNSHIP

335 Amelia Olive Branch Road, Connie Vandemark to Corey Bryant, 0.4600 acre, $94,850. 4247 Glenstream Drive, Timothy Houston to Douglas & Jeraldine Martin, 0.2850 acre, $385,000. 1354 Meadowlark Lane, Adam & Tracy Hall to American Homes 4 Rent Properties Four LLC, 0.3990 acre, $165,000. 4570 Meghans Run Road, Jennifer & John Heinlein Jr. to Stephen & Deborah Jackson, 5.0000 acre, $445,000. 4518 Ohio 222, Shari Grant to Chase Moore & Sadie Hampton, 1.3900 acre, $132,600. 4011 Zagar Road, Kenneth Beard Jr. to Bryan Anstaett, 1.0000 acre, $124,000. 2079 Commons Drive, 17G, The Drees Company to Brady Wood, $109,900.

“Bud” Lieberman. Arrangements by E.C. Nurre Funeral Home.

Harriet Lazarus Harriet A. Lazarus, 75, Union Township, died June 22. She was a registered nurse. Survived by children Susan (David) Smith, Beth, William Lazarus; grandchildren Andrew, Sarah Smith, Tommy, Katie Arnold; siblings Emily Froehlich, Susie Schmidt. Preceded in death by husband Kenneth Lazarus. Services were June 26 at Mount Washington Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by T.P. White & Sons Funeral Home.

BUILDING PERMITS UNION TOWNSHIP

4612 Blackberry Lane, Federal National Mortgage Assoc. to Courtney & Michael Metz, 0.2640 acre, $69,000. 4599 Blainfield Court, Gary & Jody Vann to EverBank, 0.2340 acre, $160,000. 1143 Chestnut Ct. No. 229, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Alexander Schmidt & Richard Schmidt, $48,000. 560 Laurel Grove Court, Elizabeth Homan to Kimberly Bischof & Brend Johnson, $145,000. 3885 Mark Court, Terri King to JD Smith Holdings LLC, 0.4400 acre, $45,000. 3885 Mark Court, JD Smith Holdings LLC to Shape Up Properties LLC, 0.4400 acre, $49,900. 4620 Summerside Road, Estate of Donald Ludlow to Nathan Burkhardt, $105,000. 4473 Timber Chase, James & Beth Galloway to Shean Mullinax, $128,500. 601 Virginia Lane, David & Linda Womeldorph to Lauren Young, $152,500. 3819 Withamwoods Drive, Federal National Mortgage Assoc. to Equity Resources LLC, 0.2820 acre, $69,500.

MONROE TOWNSHIP

NEW RICHMOND VILLAGE

711 Front Street, New Richmond Party & Deli Dock LLC to Oake Properties, Ltd., $8,000. 110 Lights Point Court, Tyler Betts to American Residential Leasing Co. LLC, 0.1675 acre, $115,000. Old U.S. 52, Megan & Afton Hensley Jr. to Richard Feldkamp, 0.0630 acre, $9,000.

PIERCE TOWNSHIP

973 Cedar Ridge Drive, Unit 12, Todd McCarthy to Timothy Eckert, $54,000. 1239 Fagins Run Road, Robbin Kinney to Andrea & Andy Shidler, 1.0000 acre, $147,000. 867 Grand Cypress Court, Nancy Weakley to Michael & Linda Harp, $250,000. 3592 Turnberry Drive, David & Sally Jones, trustees to Dorothy Seaman, 0.4590 acre, $237,000.

WILLIAMSBURG VILLAGE

184 Happy Lane, Joshua Smith, et al. to Federal National Mortgage Assoc., 0.3300 acre, $40,000.

RESIDENTIAL

Bruce Williams, Amelia, HVAC, 15 Partridge Drive, Amelia Village. Don Neal, Amelia, new, 19 Floral Ave., Amelia Village, $65,000. Joe Landock, Loveland, addition, 4567 Citation Court, Batavia Township, $18,000. Flynn Construction, Cincinnati, deck, 1209 Saddletop, Batavia Township. Superior Steel Service, Batavia, driveway, 2756 Old Ohio 32, Batavia Township. Penklor Construction, Cincinnati, alter, 3304 Whispering Woods, Batavia Township. Schmidt Builders, Cincinnati, new, 2012 Woodbrook Drive, Batavia Township, $135,000. Tyler Scharf, Amelia, alter, lot 114, 2780 Lindale Mt. Holly, Monroe Township. Raymond Hillgrove, New Richmond, addition, 2478 Country Place, New Richmond Village. Kristopher Woolf, New Richmond, deck, 120 Regatta Drive, New Richmond Village. Bradley Gerard, Cincinnati, pool, 641 Springs Lane, Pierce Township. True Heating & Cooling, Cincinnati, HVAC, 1094 Flick Lane, Union Township. Inabnitt Service & Repair, Goshen, HVAC, 446 Odin Drive, Union Township. Fischer Single Family Homes, Crestview Hills, KY, new, 4583 Ridgewood, Union Township, $81,870. Drees Co., Ft. Mitchell, KY, new, 5105

Oak Brook, Union Township, $240,385. PDQ Buildings, Milford, pole barn, 3345 Ohio 133, Williamsburg Township, $36,351.

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Gordon Ogburn, Russellville, fire suppression, 7866 Black Road, Jefferson Township. Abbott Image Solutions, Wilmington, sign, 613 W. Main St., Mt. Orab Village. DS2 Architects, Maysville, KY, newexhibition building, 325 State St., Pleasant Township, $54,500. Ggregory Applegate, Ripley, alter, 22 N. 2nd St., Ripley Village, $40,000. Cintas, Cincinnati, fire suppressionKroger, 262 Main St., Amelia Village. SA Comunale, Cincinnati, fire suppression-UC East, James E. Sauls Sr. Drive, Batavia Township. SFA Architects, Cincinnati, alter-Amelia Middle School, Clough Pike, Batavia Township; alter-Amelia High School; alter, Glen Este High School, Glen Este Withamsville, Union Township; alterGlen Este Middle School. Harley Associates Architects, Batavia, alter-Holy Trinity Church, 140 6th St., Batavia Village, $5,000. SECO Electric Co., alter, 101 E. Main St., Batavia Village. Distinctive Signs, Cincinnati, sign-Candle Outlet, 145 Foundry, Batavia Township. Stanley Security Solutions, Cincinnati, fire alarm, 4600 East Tech, Union Township. Karman Singleton, Cincinnati, alterFashion Up Boutique, Mt. Carmel Tobasco, Union Township.

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