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Batavia rejects dam removal Too many unknowns makes village shy away from plan By Roxanna Blevins rblevins@communitypress.com
BATAVIA — Village Council Aug. 6 rejected an agreement with Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati for a lowhead dam removal project on the East Fork of the Little Miami River. The dam and a pump house
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were built near the Main Street bridge in the 1940s to provide the village with a water supply. The village now gets its water though the county system and the dam and pump house are no longer used. Once the dam is removed 20plus miles of the East Fork river will be restored to its natural, free-flowing condition. Representatives from the MSD secured funds for the damremoval project from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The funds will not be awarded unless an agreement is made be-
tween the council and the MSD. Village Administrator Dennis Nichols said he was concerned about the conditions of the agreement. One stipulation Nichols noted was agreement to an environmental covenant that has not yet been developed. “I can’t possibly advise agreeing to something that hasn’t even been written yet,” Nichols said. Nichols is also concerned that the contract places long-term liability for the removal of the dam on the council. “(The agreement) leaves us with a lot of undefined responsi-
bilities,” Nichols said. Becky McClatchey, watershed coordinator for the Clermont Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), said the dam is a safety hazard. “You kind of have a liability on your hands now,” McClatchey said. Low-head dams, like the one the MSD would like to remove, can trap a person underwater, causing the individual to drown. The Metropolitan Sewer District would like to remove the safety hazard the dam presents, and simultaneously return the
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the township and West Clermont schools are cooperating on a project to build a walkway along a busy road for students at Amelia High School and Amelia Middle School. Township trustees Aug. 7 agreed to provide labor and equipment to build a 380-footlong gravel walkway along Amelia-Olive Branch Road. “I think there will be a lot of benefit to this,” said township Administrator Rex Parsons. “It will be safer for the kids.” Ed Dyer, director of operations for West Clermont schools, said the district will provide manpower for the project. The walkway will be on school property, he said. “It’s going to be a collaborative effort,” Dyer said. The Clermont County Engineer’s Office will provide the gravel for the walkway, he said. Parsons said students from the Buxton Meadows subdivision used to use a path through yards in the subdivision to get
stream to its natural state. McClatchey said the MSD is still defining the scope of the project. Paul Berringer, district administrator for the Clermont Soil and Water Conservation District acknowledged that the agreement is currently open-ended, but said there is room for negotiation. “I think we all agree there are a lot of merits to this project,” Berringer said. Nichols said he will draft a rewrite of the agreement to accommodate for council concerns.
Union Township resident Paul Eckard takes advantage of the sunny, windy day to play some tennis at Veterans Memorial Park with his friend Dan Ryan of Oakley. THANKS TO LISA J. MAUCH
SAFETY A PRIORITY AT HARSHA LAKE After a recent drowning, officials working harder to keep swimmers safe. Full story, A3
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UNION TWP. — The Ohio Department of Education recently gave West Clermont Local School District a Fiscal Caution designation. The designation was made due to a projected $2.3 million deficit for the 2013 fiscal year. While in fiscal caution, representatives from the Ohio Department of Education will monitor the district for corrective measures. “We all knew this day was coming,” said District Treasurer Alana Cropper. “It’s one that we’ve struggled for the last six or seven years to try and avoid.” The financial struggle began for the Board of Education in 2005, when the district ended the fiscal year with a cash balance of $600,505. The board has decreased expenditures nearly $2 million in the past seven years. Expenditures for the 2005-2006 school year totaled $66,453,929. By the end of the 2011-2012 school year, the total dropped to $64,920,838. In the last fiscal year, the
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UNION TWP. — The League of Women Voters of Clermont County will celebrate the 92 nd anniversary of the ratification of the 19 th Amendment, giving women the right to vote, with the annual Suffragists Awards Dinner. This 16th annual event celebrates the volunteer work of women in the county. This year, seven women were nominated for the Orpha Gatch Award. The dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, at Receptions Eastgate, 4450 Eastgate Blvd. The theme will be “Women in Education” with a presentation by league member, Distinguished Alumni of UC Clermont recipient and West Clermont Assistant Superintendent M.E. Steele Pierce. All citizens are invited to celebrate the citizenship supported by the League of Women Voters and the vol-
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other districts that spend more on cost per pupil are,” said board Vice President Denise Smith. Cropper said the deficit would be alleviated if the 7.9-mill levy requested by the board is approved by voters in November. If the deficit is not alleviated, the district’s designation could change from Fiscal Caution to Fiscal Watch. Fiscal Watch is designated by the state auditor when a district has a deficit greater than 2 percent for
the prior year’s revenues, said Cropper. The final stage, which comes after Fiscal Watch, is Fiscal Emergency. When a district is in Fiscal Emergency, a committee from the Ohio Department of Education takes control of the district and directs the Board of Education. In Fiscal Emergency, a district’s board of education can be forced to restore services that have been cut and borrow money to continue operating.
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Safety a priority at Harsha Lake, East Fork State Park By Rob Dowdy
Romine said someone who’s struggling to stay afloat is likely to panic and pull a rescuer under, unless that person is trained in dealing with drowning swimmers. Jim O’Boyle, park manager, said thousands die across the country each year due to drowning. He said by drawing attention to the recent drowning and he hopes to prevent further tragedies. The best way to stay safe is also perhaps the most obvious. O’Boyle said before entering the water, people should know how to swim. “Returning home safely should be everyone’s top priority,” O’Boyle said.
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A recent drowning at William H. Harsha Lake has officials getting more proactive about keeping swimmers safe. The incident occurred July 31 and park rangers at East Fork State Park have been working to get the word out about taking precautions when enjoying the park and lake. Park Ranger Linda Romine said while the July 31 drowning has the park focusing on water safety, Harsha Lake hasn’t seen a high amount of drowning incidents. However, she said it’s important to “expect the unexpected.” The lake has two swimming beaches, and Romine said most drowning incidents occur “when swimmers are outside of the designated areas.” Part of the danger in swimming in non-swimming areas is lake’s water level fluctuates to unexpected depths, which can take swimmers by surprise. “It’s just not a level or graded area like at the swimming beaches,” Romine said. “The water level changes and it may not be what you expect it to be.” Romine said many who either drown or have nearly drowned in the lake
East Fork State Park Ranger Linda Romine said a recent drowning has put more focus on water safety at William H. Harsha Lake. She said wearing a personal floatation device is just one way to prevent disasters on the water.
UT trustees OK zoning requests By Roxanna Blevins rblevins@communitypress.com
UNION TWP. — Trustees Aug. 9 approved three zoning requests, two of which were for signs outside the usual zoning code limitations. The board granted a request, made by Dr. Joseph Sheppard, to build a new medical office on the corner of McMann and Ferris Roads. The building will be a chiropractic office, said Trustee Robert McGee. “We’re hopeful that the gentleman will do well there,” McGee said. Village Shops LL was approved to place a freestanding sign closer to the right of way line than the required 10-foot setback allows, said Planning and Zoning Director Cory Wright.
“The sign had limited visibility when it was within the usual zoning requirements,” Wright said. The sign will advertise for the businesses leasing space from Village Shops at Eastgate Square and Eastgate South Drive, said Wright. The board also approved a request from Logan’s Roadhouse, Inc. Logan’s, a chain restaurant, which recently was built near Eastgate Mall, had a sign that was not up to par with the zoning district in which it was built, said McGee. The sign, which is on the side of the building, facing Kohl’s exceeded the size limit allowed for wall signage. A maximum threshold of 175 square feet was established for the sign.
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didn’t intend on entering the water that day. She said wearing a personal floatation device could prevent many of these accidents from becoming fatal. If park visitors see someone struggling, Romine said to remember a simple phrase park rangers tell students: “reach, throw, don’t go.” She said the person on the shore should look for something that floats to
toss to the person in the water, but shouldn’t attempt to rescue the person if they aren’t a strong swimmer.
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Branden’s Outreach gives assistance Non-profit helps those with addictions By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com
For anyone suffering or knows someone suffering from addictions, Branden’s Cause Outreach is here to help. The non-profit, faithbased outreach, which has been assisting those in need since April 2011, recently moved to a new location at 829 Ohio Pike, just east of Glen Este-Withamsville Road. The grand opening is set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. There will be guest speakers who will talk about addition. The outreach aims to help those in need both physically and spiritually, with warm meals and prayer. Kimberly Lewis began Branden’s Cause Outreach
in Bethel, where volunteers were able to help dozens of addicts in the 15 months before moving to their new location. She began the effort in honor of her son, Branden Powers, who was killed Nov. 28, 2010, in a car crash. Lewis said he and her other son, Harvey Powers, who was driving and eventually sentenced to two years in prison for his involvement, were on their way to purchase drugs. Lewis, who says she was an addict for 28 years, said the outreach will soon be placing fliers throughout the area to encourage those who need of help to pay them a visit. “We’re trying to go out to them to bring them here,” she said. Barbara Taylor, one of several volunteers dedicated to Branden’s Cause Outreach, said she became close with Lewis after Lewis’ son died and wanted to join Lewis in creating the
outreach to help those addicted to drugs. “Both of our lives have been affected by drugs and alcohol,” she said. “We just wanted to see lives touched.” While volunteers and organizers are excited about the new location, Lewis said Branden’s Cause Outreach is seeking donations to help improve the site. She said with the new space, tables, chairs, help with repaving the driveway, fans and a lawnmower are a few of things needed to get the outreach up and moving in its new location. Branden’s Cause Outreach is sponosored by three local churches: Princeton Pike Church of God in Hamilton, One Way Church in Milford and Faith Chapel Ministries in Bethel. Branden’s Cause Outreach is open 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday each week.
Branden’s Cause Outreach volunteers, from left, Duke Taylor, Barbara Taylor, Kim Lewis and Kim Bolton are preparing a new location for the faith-based outreach at 829 Ohio Pike. The outreach assists anyone suffering from addiction. ROB DOWDY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
REAL ESTATE Clermont County real estate transfer information is provided as a public service by the office of Clermont County Auditor Linda L. Fraley.
AMELIA VILLAGE
43 Chapel Road, Gregory Zia, et al. to Bank of New York Mellon, 0.3810 ,$157,572. 11 Partridge Drive, Brandi & Lonnie Craft to William Goforth, et al., ,$122,400. 204 Powers Place & 206 W. Main, George & Judy Ann Wisbey to Select Strategies LLC, .0.896 ,$325,000.
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4411 Legacy Greens Drive, The Drees Co. to Jason & Bethany Biery, 0.2720 acre ,$161,310. 1527 Maryan Ave., Rob & Tracy Sartori to US Bank National
Association, 0.3510 ,$46,667. 4206 Muscovy Lane, Stephen & Holly Matthews to Cheryl Robertson, 0.2800 ,$128,000. 2090 Oak Alley, Frank & Karen Ortega to Bank of New York Mellon, 1.1970 ,$190,000. 1868 Ohio 125, Victory Community Bank to Michael & Michelle Williamson, 4.3000 ,$70,000. 1392 Twin Spires Drive, Fischer Attached Homes II LLC to Robert & Susan O'Brien, ,$124,000. 1426 Woodbury Glen Drive, WBG Development LLC to Fischer Single Family Homes II LLC, 0.3127 ,$32,500. 1423 Woodbury Glen Drive, WBG Development LLC to Fischer Single Family Homes II LLC, 0.3156 ,$32,500.
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190 North Street, Norman Nedeau to Neil Burns, 0.2500 ,$55,000. 395 Spring Street, Joseph & Pamela Ogletree to Mount Washington Savings Bank, 0.1250 ,$20,000.
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631 Willow St., Michael Dobbins to Terrance Wissman, 0.1100 ,$104,000.
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995 -3 Cedar Ridge Drive, Frederick Kuhnhenn to Jerry Forbes & Irene Venburg, ,$64,000. 496 Elm Drive, Thomas & Marcia Whalen to Andrew Bacon, ,$147,900. 1372 Naegele Lane, Barbara Valent, et al. to Federal National Mortgage Assoc., ,$106,729.
Ohio 125, Select Strategies LLC to Kroger Limited Partnership I, ,$1,700,000.
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1236 Arapaho Lane No. 103, Gretchen Willis to Pamela Blessing, ,$112,000. 4854 Beechwood Road, Keith & Mary Ann Falter to Laura & Jerome May, 0.4700 ,$121,000. 5151 Chukker Point Lane, Tobin & Sharon Alt to Ft. Mitchell Investment Co. LLC, ,$463,000. 4061 Clough Woods Drive, Tom & Jim LLC to SEC Property System LLC, 3.9600 ,$900,000. 4455 Eva Lane, Federal National Mortgage Assoc. to Harbour Portfolio VII LP, 0.5190 ,$3,637. 760 Loda Drive, Laura Terry, et al. to Federal National Mortgage Assoc., ,$50,000. 3882 & 3878 McMann Road,
Mad Mike’s now open in Amelia By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com
A restaurant that’s making its mark in Kentucky is preparing to branch out to Clermont County. Mad Mike’s Burgers and Fries opened its doors last year in Florence and quickly opened a second location in Mt. Zion. Another location is planned in Newport. Now, owner Mike Gelastopoulos is setting his sights on a new location in Amelia.
Mad Mike’s features two new burger creations each month aimed at giving customers something they can’t find at the typical burger shop. Gelastopoulos said the next feature sandwich is the “Mac Daddy,” which features chipotle mayonaise and macaroni and cheese on top of a half pound burger. Diamon said the restaurant recently created a “walking taco” burger, which basically combines the taste of a taco with a burger.
“Anything crazy we can think of that we would want to eat - that’s what we do,” he said. Gelastopoulos said he started Mad Mike’s after working many years as a chef at other restaurants. He said he was “unhappy” and decided to start his own business. Mad Mike’s opened in Florence in September. Mad Mike’s co-owner Eric Diamon worked for a food service distributor for 17 years before becoming friends with Gelastopoulos
Thomas Conrad, et al. to Stanley Sheppard, 0.8990 ,$44,200. 4442 Meese Drive, Joda Mae Nelson, et al. to Rhonda Ball, 0.4930 ,$60,000. 963 Shephard Woods Court, NVR Inc. to Eric & Christine Cross, 0.4290 ,$169,845. 4382 Terrace Drive, BPI Holdings LLC to Steven & Joy Jeffers, ,$46,611. 705 Terrace Hill Trail, Federal National Mortgage Assoc. to Charles Griffith, ,$125,000. 606 Terrace View Drive, Mary
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, AUG. 23 Community Dance Beechmont Squares, 7:30-10 p.m., Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave., Westernstyle square dance club for experienced dancers. $5. 9292427. Anderson Township.
Drink Tastings Tour of Great Lake Wines: Paired Wine Tasting, 6-9 p.m., Winedog Fine Wines & Fine Art, 451A Ohio Pike, Wine specialist: Cliff Roahrig, Bowling Green Beverage. Hors d’oeuvres by Golden Rule Catering. Music by Richard Goering. Ages 21 and up. $19.75. Reservations required. 888-288-0668; www.winedog.com. Anderson Township.
Exercise Classes Zumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road, $5. 379-4900. Anderson Township. Zumba Fitness Class with Robin, 7 p.m., Eastside Sports, 806 Ohio Pike, Ages 10 and up. All experience levels. Family friendly. $5. 310-5600; www.zumbawithrobin.webs.com. Withamsville.
hot dogs. Cash bar and split-thepot. Benefits American Legion Post 450. Price varies. 831-9876; www.post450.com. Milford.
SATURDAY, AUG. 25 Art Events Antique and Vintage Quilt Exhibit and Auction, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Promont House Museum, 906 Main St., Some quilts belong to museum, others on loan from members of the community. Dozens of quilts on display auctioned after exhibit at 5:30 p.m. Benefits Greater Milford Area Historical Society and Promont House Museum. $5. 248-0324; www.milfordhistory.net. Milford.
Art Openings Clermont Art Guild Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Works by local artists. Exhibit continues through Sept. 3. Meet-the-artists reception 1-3 p.m. Aug. 26 Non-members pay daily admission, free for members. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.
Auctions
Sonny’s Solo Blues, 7-11 p.m., Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, 697-9705; www.mamavitas.com. Loveland.
Quarter Auction for Team Tough Cookie, 7-10 p.m., Williamsburg Fire and EMS, 915 W. Main St., Raising funds for team walking in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event in October in honor of Patti Bates, who is currently winning her fourth battle with breast cancer. Doors open at 6 p.m. $1 per paddle. Presented by The Tough Cookie Brigade. 724-6107, ext. 11; main.acsevents.org/goto/ toughcookie. Williamsburg.
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Animal Tales, 11 a.m., Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township. A Spot of Summer Mud Cloth, 6:30-9 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Local fiber artist Judy Dominic shares one method of creating mudcloth: dyeing technique from Mali, Africa. $25, $15 members. 831-1711. Union Township.
Zumba Fitness Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 379-4900. Anderson Township. 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.
Literary - Libraries Creative Writing Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Williamsburg Branch Library, 594 Main St., Teens and adults. Free. 724-1070. Williamsburg.
Music - Blues
Pets Family Night: Free Dog Park, 6-9:30 p.m., KennelResorts, 5825 Meadowview Drive, Cedar Grove Dog Park. All dogs welcome. Dog owners required to bring proof of dog’s vaccinations. Family friendly. Free. 831-7297; www.kennelresorts.com. Milford.
FRIDAY, AUG. 24 Benefits All Dogs Come from Heaven Rescue Fundraiser, 6-9:30 p.m., Wags Park, 3810 Church St., Multiple raffles, split-thepot, entertainment, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages for purchase. Microchip pet with lifetime registration for $20. Non-members bringing a dog must present shot records and pass a temperament test. Donations of dog food requested. Benefits Ales for Rescued Tails. Non-members: $10 with dog, $5 without dog. 304-1527; wagspark.com. Newtown.
Business Seminars Job Search Learning Labs, 1-2:45 p.m., Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave., Technically-oriented learning opportunities for those in job transition. Free. 474-3100; www.jobsearchlearninglabs.wikidot.com. Anderson Township.
Dining Events Friday Night Family Grillouts, 5-8 p.m., Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Music by Katie Pritchard. Freshly grilled meals and music on dock. Meals: $7.75-$9.25. Parking permit required. 791-1663; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township. Fish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562, 1596 Ohio 131, Fish sandwiches, chicken fingers or six-piece shrimp dinner. Includes cole slaw and French fries. Carryout available. $5.50 and up. 5752102. Milford. TGI Friday Night Grill-Outs, 6 p.m.-midnight, American Legion Post 450, 450 Victor Stier Drive, Food, music and entertainment. Grilled burgers, brats, metts and
Festivals A Taste of Mission, 4-10 p.m., Comboni Mission Center, 1318 Nagel Road, Outdoor. Food, drinks, music, dance and wide variety of handmade items from around the world. Crafts and face painting for children. Benefits work of the Comboni Missionaries around the world. Family friendly. Free. 474-4997. Anderson Township.
Garden Shows Cincinnati Rose Show, 1-3 p.m., Holiday Inn Eastgate, 4501 Eastgate Blvd., ARS Buckeye District Fall Rose Show and Convention. Public may view roses after judging 1-3 p.m. Features best roses grown in Tri-state and judged by ARS accredited judges. Registration required to enter roses. Ribbons and trophies awarded. Rose classes: hybrid teas, grandifloras, floribundas, climbers, ramblers and arrangements. Free. 9844720; greatercincinnatiroseassociation.webs.com. Union Township.
Home & Garden The Way of Worms: Vermiculture for the Home Gardener, 1-4 p.m., Grailville Retreat and Program Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Workshop on how to improve your soil and the life of your garden. Begins with discussion of art and science of backyard turning-bin composting. Instruction on composting with worms in containers. $25. Reservations required. 683-2340; www.grailville.org. Loveland.
Literary - Libraries Back to School Bash: Wacky Science, 2-4 p.m., Amelia Branch Library, 58 Maple St., Watch some wacky science experiments and a movie. Drawing for a backpack full of school supplies. Snacks will be provided. Ages 6-12. Free. Registration required. 752-5580; www.clermontlibrary.org. Amelia.
Music - Religious Romola CD Launch, 7-9 p.m., Beth Messiah Messianic Synagogue, 9054 Columbia Road, Concert with special choreographed dances. CDs available for purchase. Free. 683-8817; bethmessiah.net. Loveland.
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The Greater Cincinnati Rose Association will present the Cincinnati Rose Show from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Holiday Inn Eastgate, 4501 Eastgate Blvd. The show will feature the best roses grown in the area, including hybrid teas, grandifloras, floribundas, climbers and ramblers, and arrangements. For more information, call 984-4720 or visit www.greatercincinnatiroseassociation.webs.com. FILE PHOTO Bird Walks, 8 a.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Look for resident birds as well as neotropical migrants home for the summer. Dress for weather and meet leader in Rowe Woods parking lot. Nonmembers pay daily admission, free for members. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township. Grownups In Nature: Magnifying Glasses, 11 a.m.-noon, Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Intensive class on how to best utilize the Playscape and the natural elements. Participants learn why children need to play in nature for healthy development and what can be done to encourage their own children to get outdoors. Nonmembers pay daily admission, free for members. 831-1711. Union Township. Creek Romp, 1-3 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Long Branch Farm and Trails, 6926 Gaynor Road, Discover marvels of the stream on guided, in-the-stream hike. Search for mussels, crayfish and snakes. $6, $3 children; free for members. 831-1711. Goshen Township.
Pets Puppy Play: Free Dog Park, 1-3 p.m., KennelResorts, 5825 Meadowview Drive, Cedar Grove Dog Park. For puppies up to age 1. All puppies must have completed, at minimum, their second round of puppy shots. Family friendly. Free. 831-7297; www.kennelresorts.com. Milford. Adoption Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Angel’s Rest Animal Sanctuary Thrift Store, 221 Front St., Shop in thrift store. Funds Angel’s Rest: hospice facility for old, sick and unadoptable animals. Free. 800-6738; angelsrestanimalsanctuary.org. New Richmond.
Recreation Malling’s Golf Benefit, 1 p.m., Legendary Run Golf Course, 915 E. Legendary Run Drive, Music by Model Behavior. Registration at noon and shot gun start. Golf fee includes green fees, dinner and entertainment. Dinner only includes paella chicken or shrimp, salad, bread, gourmet, desserts and a beverage. Dinner at 6 p.m. and silent auction follows. Proceeds to payoff Tim and Lisa Malling’s mortgage while fighting Parkinson’s and Pelizeaus Marzbacher Diseases. $90 golf; $25 dinner and entertainment. Reservations required. 941-661-0201; www.cloughchurch.org. Pierce Township.
Runs / Walks Keegan’s Spirit Walk, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Weston Shelter. Family-friendly
walk of just over 1 mile. Registration begins 9:30 a.m. Music by Jeff Henry, performance by Celtic Rhythm Dancers, face painting and raffle. Benefits Keegan’s Spirit Foundation. Free, donations accepted. 859-469-0178; keegansouthers.org. Anderson Township.
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Art Exhibits Clermont Art Guild Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Works by local artists. Nonmembers pay daily admission, free for members. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township. Fiber Arts by Tamara Smith, 10 a.m.-noon, Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church, 2710 Newtown Road, Great Hall. Exhibit also open by appointment, weekdays. Free. Through Sept. 2. 231-8634; www.huuc.net. Anderson Township.
Auditions Oklahoma!, 2-5 p.m., Loveland Stage Company Theatre, 111 S. Second St., Singers: Please be prepared to sing one chorus of any Rogers and Hammerstein song. A song from the Oklahoma is acceptable. An accompanist will be provided. Please provide your own sheet music. Dancers: Please dress appropriately and bring jazz or tap shoes. Come prepared to dance and read from the script. Free. Through Aug. 27. 478-6015; www.lovelandstagecompany.org. Loveland.
Community Dance Henry Ford Squares, 5-7:30 p.m., Union Township Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road, Western style square dance club for experienced dancers with round dance and line dancing. Family friendly. $5. 929-2427. Union Township.
Music Among Friends, 4-6:30 p.m., St. John Fisher Church, 3227 Church St., Sanctuary. Blend of traditional classical and slightly jazzy music. Renowned pianist Sandra Rivers; violin Tatiana Berman, percussion Rusty Burge, bass Matt Zory, guitar Richard Goering, flute Suzanne Bona, piano Julia Siciliano and Eun-Joung Kim. Benefits The Literacy Council. $25, $20 advance, $15 students. Presented by Literacy Council of Clermont and Brown Counties. 831-7323; www.clermontbrownliteracy.org. Newtown.
Nature Summer Explorers Hike, 2 p.m., Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Seasongood Nature Center. Grab a magnifying glass and a net for a hike through forest and field to discover how wildlife is enjoying summer. Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.
Pets Singles Night: Free Dog Park, 6-9:30 p.m., KennelResorts, 5825 Meadowview Drive, Cedar Grove Dog Park. Single adults ages 21 and up welcome to share love of dogs with other single adults. Dog owners required to bring proof of dog’s vaccinations. Free. 831-7297; www.kennelresorts.com. Milford.
Robin, 7 p.m., Eastside Sports, $5. 310-5600; www.zumbawithrobin.webs.com. Withamsville. Zumba with KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Bethel Community Center, $5. 240-5180; www.zumbawithkc.com. Bethel.
Health / Wellness 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. 686-3300; www.jewishhospitalcincinnati.com. Anderson Township.
Literary - Crafts Crochet Group, 6-7:30 p.m., Williamsburg Branch Library, 594 Main St., Evening of crochet. Learn basic crochet stitches and how to read and follow crochet patterns. For 12 and up. Free. 724-1070; www.clermontlibrary.org. Williamsburg.
TUESDAY, AUG. 28 Art Exhibits Clermont Art Guild Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, Nonmembers pay daily admission, free for members. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.
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Cardio Kick Boxing, 6-7 p.m., ATA Taekwondo Black Belt Academy, 8510 Beechmont Ave., Led by George Sizemore, fourthdegree black belt and co-owner of ATA Black Belt Academy. Family friendly. $5. 652-0286; www.atacincinnati.com. Anderson Township. Yoga Naturally, 4-5 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Rowe Woods Meadow Shelter. Hatha-based yoga to refresh and renew your body and mind. With Katy Roades, registered yoga instructor and owner of Fort Thomas Yoga Den. Bring mat. Five-part series: $70, $50 members. Registration required. 305-5323; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.
Clermont Art Guild Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, Nonmembers pay daily admission, free for members. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.
August Meet the Buyer, 8-9:30 a.m., Clermont Chamber of Commerce, 4355 Ferguson Drive, Suite 150, Meet one-onone with Joe Mossinger, Purchasing – Indirect Materials, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America. $25, $15 members. 576-5005; www.clermontchamber.com. Union Township.
Auditions
Exercise Classes
Oklahoma!, 7-9 p.m., Loveland Stage Company Theatre, Free. 478-6015; www.lovelandstagecompany.org. Loveland.
Zumba Fitness Class with Robin, 7 p.m., Eastside Sports, $5. 310-5600; www.zumbawithrobin.webs.com. Withamsville.
Exercise Classes
Farmers Market
Zumba Fitness Classes, 6:307:30 p.m., Nothin’ But Net Sports Complex, 4343 Mount Carmel Tobasco Road, Combines body sculpting exercises with high-energy cardio. $5. 3794900; www.zumbasue.net. Mount Carmel. Zumba Fitness Class with
Loveland Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Loveland Station, W. Loveland Avenue, E. Broadway and Second streets, Located at Loveland Station parking area: Route 48 and W. Loveland Ave. 683-0491; www.lovelandfm.com. Loveland.
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Rhythm in Blue members Nic Alvarado, left, and Robby Dusing practice part of a routine during Amelia High School's band camp Aug. 7. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
Zack Hufford, left, plays his saxophone, and Savanna Hauke and Derek Kahle play trumpet during a band camp practice for Amelia's Rhythm in Blue marching band Aug. 7. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
Amelia High School marching band members Sara Kearney, left, and Tiffany Waller practice marching while playing their instruments during band camp Aug. 7. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
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Amelia High School color guard members Kelly Laws, left, and Lauren Turner practice a routine along with the marching band Aug. 7 during band camp.
Percussion players T.J. Miller, left, Austin Shivley and Jeff Clyburn practice part of a routine during Amelia High School's band camp Aug. 7. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY
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Members of Amelia's Rhythm in Blue marching band practiced marching while playing their instruments Aug. 7 during band camp. From left, Brandon Cox, Mason Clarke and Avery Copperidge. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
Clarinet-player Rachel Weir practices marching during Amelia High School's band camp Aug. 7. Weir wore a cape for the band's "Nerd Day" themed practice.
Rhythm in Blue members Mackenzie Matthews, left, and Amanda Beavers march past each other during Amelia High School's band camp Aug. 7. ROXANNA
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Three generations of leadership In the fall of 2011, I was chosen by my high school to participate in the LOOK to Clermont Leadership Program. LOOK to Clermont is a leadership development program for high school students that identifies and develops the leadership skills of students throughout Clermont County. The mission of LOOK to Clermont is “Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today.” While I participated in the program in 2012, I was proudly following in the footsteps of my father Mike Mantel who is a 2005 LEAD Clermont graduate and my grandfather Tom Mantel who is a 2002 LIVE Clermont graduate. All three LEAD, LOOK to Clermont and LIVE programs were initiated by the Clermont 2001 Committee, which then evolved into Clermont 20/20 Inc. Youth, adults and seniors all focused on different age groups within Clermont County with a common goal in mind. Over the years these pro-
grams have changed in one way or another, but the mission for all three programs remain the same: To identify, train, involve and recognize current and future leaders in Clermont County. As the 2012 class came to an end and graduation day arrived, my family was present for the ceremony. While we did realize that we had three generations in attendance for the day, what we didn’t realize was that we were the first three-generation family to complete these programs. Even though three generations from my family completed the programs, we each took away something different from the other. For myself, I stepped out of my comfort zone. I learned to work in a team that exists off the athletic field. I became friends with other students who in the past were my opponents and can now lean on
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Sarah Mantel is the third generation of her family to complete on of the Lead Clermont programs in Clermont County. Also in the photo are her father, Mike, left, and her grandfather Tom. PROVIDED them to build future friendships. My father, Mike Mantel, said “Over the year-long process I enjoyed the variety of lessons I learned about my community as
Improved process in the works The Social Security Administration and the Department of Defense are working to improve access to disability benefits for the nation’s Wounded Warriors, service members, veterans and their dependents. A new nationwide project enables Social Security disability case processing sites to receive military medical records from multiple DoD facilities with a single request to a centralized DoD site. This initiative is in its first phase of nationwide expansion. “Receiving electronic medical records for our Wounded Warriors and other military personnel will significantly shorten the time it takes to make a disability decision,” said Michael J. Astrue, commissioner of Social Security. “This new process will improve the speed, accuracy and efficiency of the disability program.” Originally a pilot, the program included five states (Colorado, North Carolina, Oregon, Virginia and Washington) and
more than 60 military treatment facilities. These states are now receiving electronic medical records within 72 hours, a reSue Denny COMMUNITY PRESS markable improvement GUEST COLUMNIST over the previous average response time of five weeks for paper records from individual military treatment facilities. The new DoD-Social Security collaboration consolidates requests for medical records from Social Security to a single location that has access to DoD records in a central electronic repository. This central location receives and responds to requests for medical records based on Social Security’s Electronic Records Express (www.socialsecurity.gov/ere), another successful initiative that offers electronic options for submitting health records relat-
ed to disability claims. Benefits of the new process include: » Faster delivery of DoD medical records to Social Security. » A more efficient system to obtain records. » A reduction in the time it takes to make a medical decision on a disability claim. » A reduction in the number of consultative examinations (medical exams requested by Social Security when additional tests or medical records are needed). This is the first step towards the long-term goal of a fully automated solution of improving medical information sharing using health information technology and the Nationwide Health Information Network Exchange. More information is available at www.socialsecurity.gov/hit.
Sue Denny is a Social Security public affairs specialist in Cincinnati.
Two pests, lots of questions “I have (emerald ash borer). What can I do as a homeowner?” This seems to be the most common question at this time. Clermont County unfortunately is invaded with two different types of insects that affect the very nature of our environment, our trees. Emerald ash borer (EAB) and Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) are two different creatures and different in how they attack trees. Yes they both like trees and both like ash trees, but ALB hosts on 13 different kinds of trees and make its way into the heartwood. Where EAB only host on ash trees and buries its way just under the bark or cambium layer. Both are detrimental for the tree. First, visit The Ohio State University Extension Outreach Education Program for EAB located at: ashalert.osu.edu/ Secondary/ secondary.asp?id=20 . There are multiple facets of information on what to do and
how to you homeowners needing guidance with EAB. Second, be extremely cautious of individuals or companies who Gigi Neal COMMUNITY PRESS “stop by” and tell you that GUEST COLUMNIST EAB is present and they can help. Local arborists and their associates should not be soliciting business in this manner; there are enough tree issues to keep them busy without solicitation. OSU Extension encourages you to visit www.isa-arbor.com/faca/ findArborist.aspx to locate an International Society of Arboriculture Certified business that you can work with and you know is a reputable company. Lastly, unfortunately there is no government, state, county or local programs to assist in the
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removal of EAB infested trees. This does come as a property owner’s expense. If for some reason you believe you have ALB, contact the USDA ALB Ohio Field Office immediately at 513-381-7180 or OSUE Clermont County extension 13 at 513-732-7070. More information and resources can be found at www.clermont.osu.edu or www.beetlebusters.info. Don’t forget the following upcoming events: » Clermont Farm Bureau annual meeting, Aug. 30, at Grant Career Center. » Farm Science Review, Sept. 18-Sept. 20 in London, Ohio. » Master gardener volunteer training registration due Oct. 1. Gigi Neal is the OSU Extension, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator serving Clermont County and the Miami Valley EERA.
well the leadership and team building activities. Most of all, I took away from the program a group of friends and colleagues that have proven to be a valu-
able network of associates.” Tom Mantel, my grandfather, said, “I went through the program shortly before I retired, looking for volunteer opportunities. Now that I am fully retired I have found more than enough meaningful activities to keep myself busy.” I would like to thank the staff of The Ohio State University Extension Office, UC Clermont College and Clermont Northeastern High School for allowing me to participate in the program. In the fall I will be attending Marshall University where I will be studying public relations and business management. As I move forward with my college education, I know that the lessons learned in the LOOK to Clermont program will benefit me in ways I can’t even fully understand yet.
Sarah Mantel is a 2012 graduate of the Look to Clermont program. The 2012-2013 Look to Clermont class began meeting Aug. 11.
CH@TROOM Last week’s question Do you agree or disagree with the Boy Scouts of America's policy banning gay scouts and troop leaders? Why or why not?
“I am in complete agreement with the Boy Scout policy not to accept openly gay volunteers. National surveys continue to show that many Americans believe that sex outside of heterosexual marriage is sinful and immoral, as has been the case across most cultures for thousands of years. (Many of them continue to crowd into Chick-filA.) “The Boy Scouts' policy assures the many parents who hold that belief that their moral values will not be undermined when their boys participate in scouting. Those who disagree can start their own organization. “The Boy Scouts' position is protected by the First Amendment's protections of freedom of religion, speech, and assembly. “Interestingly, the Girl Scouts have no such problem with gay volunteers and in fact have a record of actively promoting same sex relationships and other feminist positions. Fortunately, conservative parents have a viable alternative in the American Heritage Girls.” T.H. “First, it is my understanding that the BSA doesn't ban gay ‘scouts’; rather, it prohibits openly gay people from serving
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in leadership positions. “I also understand that the scouts do not make any effort to determine the sexual orientation of its members, and therefore, a homosexual who decides to ‘come out’ to the BSA must accept some responsibility for the consequences (like the recent ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell’ policy the military employed). “Having said that, I believe that homosexuality is an unfortunate disorder, and gays do not choose their orientation, and for most of them, it is a burden. However, our society must use common sense in complex matters like this. “Some people are convinced that male homosexuals present a threat of molestation to young boys. I do not know of any way to confirm or refute this belief, but this question resulted in a terrible situation for the Catholic Church and priests. “It isn't a perfect solution, but if homosexuals can avoid revealing their sexual orientation to the BSA they shouldn't have any difficulty with membership.” Bill B.
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NEW RICHMOND — The more things change, the more they stay the same at New Richmond High School. The Lions football team went 8-2 last season and won the Southern Buckeye Conference. New Richmond hasn’t had a losing season this century. New head coach in Scott Herman plans to continue the success. “The fact that we’ve won here – won the league, made the playoffs (most recently in 2009) – expectations are high,” he said. “Football is important here to the school and to the community. These are the kinds of places you want to coach because of that.” Prior to New Richmond, Herman served a six-year stint as head coach at Montgomery High in another football-crazy state – Texas - but he played for Loveland High School and the College of Mount St. Joseph before coaching at Little Miami and Colerain. He knows Cincinnati football. He also knows tradition matters. As a result, the Lions will keep the option offense that’s befuddled foes for decades now. Four of last year’s five offensive linemen return to anchor that offense, led by senior Cole Bird, grandson of legendary former Lions coach Rom Bird. Also back are seniors Austin Campbell, Jay Troy and J.R. Forsee, with junior Will Lytle challenging for a starting role. Seniors Alex Horn and Chad Nort play tight end and classmate James White returns at fullback. Junior Levi Simpson and senior Tanner Wolfe compete for the starting quarterback job, sharing
GAME DAYS Aug. 24 at Indian Hill Aug. 31 McNicholas Sept. 7 at Taylor Sept. 14 at Western Brown Sept. 21 Norwood Sept. 28 at Blanchester Oct. 5 Amelia Oct. 12 Goshen Oct. 19 at Clermont Northeastern Oct. 26 Bethel-Tate All games are 7:30 p.m.
the backfield with senior Clay Loadman, junior Blake Thompson and sophomore Tyler Anderson. Seniors Colt Reese and Matt Forsee – J.R.’s cousin – play wide receiver. Defensively, look for New Richmond to line up in a 50 and create a lot of movement and aggressiveness. White will play defensive end with junior Malik Davis. Bird, Nort and Loadman man the interior line. Horn and junior Evan Brigner are at linebacker, while junior Jake Hauke, Matt Forsee and Reese roam the secondary. Soccer player Nathan Dixon crosses over to kick for the football team, while Lytle will handle the punting chores. “Trying to gain an advantage
New Richmond senior Cole Bird anchors the Lions' offensive line in 2012. MARK D. MOTZ/ FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS in the kicking game is going to be important for us,” Herman said. Despite the high expectations for his team, Herman is loath to discuss long-range goals. “When you’re in two-a-days you want to prepare for somebody, but you’re more focused on skills and techniques and assignments,” he said. “And while, yes, we want to win the league, while we want to go to the playoffs, once the season starts you don’t look any further than your next game .”
New head coach Scott Herman instructs his team during a preseason practice. MARK D. MOTZ/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS
Enthusiasm catches for Baron football By Adam Turer presspreps@gmail.com
Layton Griefenstine practices a running drill as the Amelia Barons prepare for their opening game against district rivals, Glen Este. BRANDON SEVERN/ FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS
AMELIA — There is an enthusiasm and excitement in training camp that has not been there for the Amelia Barons football program in quite some time. The Barons won their final three games in 2011 and carried that momentum into the offseason. In his first four seasons at the helm, head coach Randy Hospelhorn tried to get his players to expect to win each week. Now, they know how to. “We’ve always tried to instill that expectation to win in the kids,” said Hospelhorn. “As the kids get older and more experienced, they start believing in it a little more.” The Barons are coming off of back-to-back .500 seasons, despite playing one of the youngest rosters in the area. Depth remains an issue, with just 40 players on the team. The Barons will try to have a different player starting at all 22 positions, and make sure that each player on the roster sees some varsity minutes. The offense is the more experienced side of the ball, led by senior left tackle Brad Nagel and senior quarterback Gabe Weaver. Classmates Dominic Garcia and Seth Kennedy will be the featured playmakers at wide receiver and running back, respectively. Junior Jake Miller will split carries with Kennedy. Tight end/wide receiver Bryan Olmstead returns after not playing last season. On defense, the Barons will show several different looks. That side of the ball features a majority
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of the team’s youth. Several defensive starters saw extensive varsity action as freshmen last year. Sophomores Garrett Weaver, T.J. Reed, and Carter Hounshell lead the defense. By the time they are sophomores, Amelia football players know what to expect on Friday nights. Due to the high payto-play cost in the school district, very few players come out for football in their freshman year. The Barons have not fielded a freshman team in recent years, instead playing the few freshmen who sign up on the junior varsity or varsity. “Pay-to-play’s really hurt us, to an extent,” said Hospelhorn. “The good thing is, our sophomores got a lot of playing time last year and we’re excited about what they learned.” Everyone in the program knows Amelia’s last winning season on the gridiron came in 1998.
GAME DAYS Aug. 24 Glen Este Aug. 31 Northwest Sept. 7 at Clermont Northeastern Sept. 14 Batavia Sept. 21 at Goshen Sept. 28 Norwood Oct. 5 at New Richmond Oct. 12 at Western Brown Oct. 19 Bethel-Tate Oct. 26 at Western Hills All games are 7:30 p.m.
There is a quiet optimism, a humble confidence, that this year’s team will be the one to break the 14-year drought. The team chemistry is the best it has been in Hospelhorn’s five seasons. The Barons proved to themselves, and the rest of the Southern Buckeye Academic Athletic Conference, that they can win. Now, they have to take their success of a season ago and move forward. “The boys are ahead of last year’s pace,” said Hospelhorn. “The attitude is great and they’re excited about starting the season.”
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B2 • COMMUNITY JOURNAL • AUGUST 22, 2012
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New-look Trojans see positives By Adam Turer presspreps@gmail.com
T. Jay Burbage drops back for a pass in a Glen Este preseason practice. BRANDON SEVERN/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS
UNION TWP. — The Glen Este Trojans football program will have a new look in 2012, but many things will remain the same. There is a new head coach, but one who has been a part of the program for several years. There are new starters at every position, but nearly every one played at a different spot on the varsity for the Trojans last season. There is a new conference, but Glen Este will compete with several familiar foes for the Eastern Cincinnati Conference. The new head coach is Nick Ayers, who was an all-conference and all-city player for the Trojans in 1998 and 1999. Ayers has spent time as an assistant coach on Glen Este’s varsity and a head coach at Glen Este Middle School. His familiarity with the program has made the transition a smooth one. The biggest change will be the rotation of every returning starter from a year ago. “Nobody is in the same spot they were in last year,” Ayers said. “We moved kids around that we thought fit better in certain spots.” Senior Victor Cave, who has signed to play at the University of Toledo next year, moves from defensive tackle to defensive end. The Trojans wanted to get Cave experience at the position where he will play in college; they also wanted to improve their pass rushing attack.
GAME DAYS Aug. 24 at Amelia Aug. 31 Lakota West Sept. 7 at Mason Sept. 14 at Loveland Sept. 21 Turpin Sept. 28 at Milford Oct. 5 Walnut Hills Oct. 12 at Anderson Oct. 19 Kings Oct. 26 Winton Woods All games are 7:30 p.m.
“He is such a good athlete and is so explosive,” said Ayers of Cave. “He’s the kind of player that Glen Este doesn’t have very often.” Tyler Flanigan moves from strong safety to the defensive end spot opposite Cave. Ty Burdick moves from outside linebacker to inside linebacker. Senior Joey Speigel returns at safety and is the leader of the defense. “Our strength is going to be our defense,” Ayers said. “Speigel is so consistent with how hard he works and how he leads our younger kids.” Speigel will also compete for
the starting quarterback job. He is one of four or five Trojans who will play on both sides of the ball. He will split time at quarterback with sophomore T.Jay Burbage. Center Jake Simon anchors the offensive line. Junior back Jordan Harris has had an impressive offseason and should have a breakout year in the Trojans’ Wing-T offense. “Harris has been a pleasant surprise,” said Ayers. “He has big-time playmaking ability.” After suffering a decline in numbers due to West Clermont schools’ pay-to-play price, the Trojans bounced back with 70 players on the roster this season. Some of them are freshman who will see varsity action. Others are upperclassmen who spent a year or two away from football. “We have a good blend of classes,” Ayers said. “We got kids back who haven’t played in two years, but they are all catching on really quickly.” The Trojans enter the inaugural season of ECC play and will be battle-tested by the time conference play rolls around. Non-conference games at Lakota West and Mason, plus a season-ending game against Winton Woods gives Glen Este a challenging non-league schedule. “The ECC is a very level playing field,” said Ayers. “I think with our league and our non-conference opponents, we have one of the toughest schedules in the city.” Glen Este’s 2012 season opens on Friday, Aug. 24, at Amelia.
Bulldogs bring experience to table By Mark D. Motz presspreps@gmail.com
BATAVIA — Call the football team at Batavia High School a lot of things, but don’t call it inexperienced. The Bulldogs return nine starters on offense and seven on defense from a team that went 2-8 last season. As a result, secondyear head coach Don Sizer believes the win total should improve significantly. “That’s probably going to be our main strength as we start the season, experience,” he said. “What’s going to be important is how we use it. We really shouldn’t have a lot of mental errors out there.” No less than seven players have experience on the offensive line, including seniors Brody Browning, Nate Johnson, Devin Mentzel, Dakota Norman and Williamsburg High School transfer Mike Posey, as well as juniors Wyatt Jackson and Patrick Bryant. Senior Gabe Archer returns at tight end, while classmates Ryan Gormley and Zainn Ison man the running back positions. Sophomore Keshawn Foley shares the backfield as starting quarterback. A pair of juniors in Levi Sellars and Sam Humbert will be his primary targets at receiver. Defensively Browning, John-
GAME DAYS Aug. 24 New Miami Aug. 31 at Mariemont Sept. 7 Gamble Montessori Sept. 14 at Amelia Sept. 21 Clermon Northeastern Sept. 28 at Williamsburg Oct. 5 Blanchester Oct. 12 at Bethel-Tate Oct. 19 Western Brown Oct. 26 at Fayetteville Perry All games are 7:30 p.m.
son, Mentzel, Norman, Jackson and Bryant will rotate up front, with Archer, Gormley and Posey at linebacker. The secondary features senior Tyler Luginbuhl, Ison, Sellars, Humbert and Foley. Look for the Bulldogs to run a Wing-T offense and a 3-4 defense. “I guess I’m a little bit old school,” Sizer said. “Hopefully we’re going to be a disciplined, physical team. What we’ve done is narrow it down to take care of the small things, the details. It’s not just coach-speak; we really focus on that and believe the bigger things – the wins – will fol-
Zainn Ison of Batavia takes the handoff from quarterback Jake Riley last year against Bethel-Tate High School. FILE PHOTO low.” In addition to his players, Sizer cited his coaching staff – including former Bulldog head coach Jamie Corrill’s son, Caleb Corrill, Matt Gottis, Tim O’Hara and former Glen Este and BethelTate head coach Zak Taylor – for bringing even more experience. He also called trainer Dawn Baurichter “the hardest-working person in Clermont County
sports, period.” “The plus of having these guys is we have football experience, yes, but they have life experience, too,” Sizer said. “When you’re sending your kids to play football, you want them to be around men who can be an example, who will teach them more than the game. Our guys will get a lot of life lessons from this staff.” With perennial favorite East
Clinton gone from the Southern Buckeye Conference, Sizer said the door is open to a fairly level playing field in the competition for the league championship. “We’re going to compete, there’s no question about that,” he said. “If we’re going to be the team I think we can be, we’re a team that’s going to have to be accounted for. Nobody should be looking past us on the schedule.”
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AUGUST 22, 2012 • COMMUNITY JOURNAL • B3
Wildcats tackle new season
By Mark D. Motz presspreps@gmail.com
WILLIAMSBURG — The Williamsburg High School football season hasn’t begun but is already off to a difficult start. Junior offensive guard and defensive tackle Nick Felts was in an automobile accident just days before the Wildcats’ final scrimmage of the preseason, leaving Felts out for the season and the ‘Cats less one experienced lineman. While numbers are up in Williamsburg, a loss of a returning starter is something the ‘Cats can ill afford. “With Nick out we had to move three players around just to cover one position,” said head coach Scott Lefker, in his first year at the helm alone after sharing head coaching duties with former Wildcat great Trevor Foster for three seasons. “We don’t have the depth to be able to take those kinds of losses. We’re going to have some people who have to step up in new positions or who don’t have much experience.” Still, Lefker believes his squad can build on a 7-3 2011 campaign and post its third-straight winning record. “We’ve got 56 kids out for the JV and varsity, which is really good for us,” Lefker said. “I think it’s because we’ve been winning and kids really want to be part of that. They want to win and they
GAME DAYS Aug. 24 Summit Country Day Aug. 31 at Paint Valley Sept. 7 Fayetteville Perry Sept. 14 Fairfield Christian Academy Sept. 21 Blanchester Sept. 28 Batavia Oct. 5 at Bethel-Tate Oct. 12 at Clermont Northeastern Oct. 19 at Norwood Oct. 26 at Goshen All games are 7:30 p.m.
want to build a winner that will last. “Our goal is to go 10-0 and make the playoffs. I believe that’s a realistic goal at the start of every season. Leading up to the season those are things we talk about. But in reality - right now - we’re a one-goal team. It’s all about (week one opponent) Summit (Country Day). You can’t go 10-0 if you don’t get that first
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Junior Lane Edmisten takes over as quarterback for the Williamsburg Wildcats. MARK D. MOTZ/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS
Mason Hall, No. 32, is a sophomore running back for Williamsburg High School. MARK D. MOTZ/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS
win.” Hoping to set that winning tone will be Andrew Dean, the lone returning offensive lineman in the absence of Felts. Dean will play both ways and will be joined up front defensively by junior Jordan Wright, who slides over to end after playing tackle last year. Junior Lane Edmisten takes over at quarterback, while Josh Gerlock and sophomore Mason Hall serve as the main running
the opportunity to blitz from a variety of angles and positions while using their speed to swarm the ball and make plays. Keep an eye on sophomore Rahshie Pierson, a transfer, who provides a legitimate scoring threat as kicker. “The key to our success will be how well we grow up,” Lefker said. “They’re shaping up pretty well. Size-wise we’re relatively small, but we have some speed and some skills.”
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B4 • COMMUNITY JOURNAL • AUGUST 22, 2012
Rockets fueled by versatile offense By Nick Dudukovich ndudukovich@communitypress.com
MT. WASHINGTON — McNicholas High School returns in 2012 with an intriguing roster. The team took its lumps last year and finished with a 2-8 record, but the seniors on this year’s team were sophomores when the Rockets made their run through the regional playoffs two years ago. “It’s one of those things where I think they got a good taste of it; now it’s their turn. They get their shot,” Rockets’ head coach Mike Orlando said. At quarterback, the Rockets return senior Austin Ernst, who led the Greater Catholic League Central division with 892 passing yards. He also rushed for 152 yards and three scores. Ernst, who is receiving interest from schools in conferences that include the ACC, MAC, Big East, Patriot League, and others, said he’ll do whatever it takes to help McNick win. “I just want to play to the best of my ability, running the ball, throwing the ball, heck, handing the ball off,” Ernst said. “I’ll do whatever it takes. I just want to get the win.” Orlando said seniors Paul Wilson (OL/DL), Thomas Vogele (WR/DB), Michael Mink (WR/DB) and Kevin McHale (RB/LB) will also be vital to the Rockets’ efforts. McHale led the Rockets’ ground game with 593 yards and five touchdowns last season, while Mink hauled in 12 passes for 240 yards and two scores. “We have a variety of guys with different skill sets and they
McNicholas returns senior Austin Ernst to the quarterback position this fall. NICK DUDUKOVICH/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
GAME DAYS
McNick's Dominic Gabriele, right, throws a block during special teams practice Aug. 7. NICK DUDUKOVICH/THE
Aug. 25 Newport Central Catholic, 1 p.m. Aug. 31 @ New Richmond Sept. 7 @ Turpin Sept. 14 @ Carroll Sept. 22 Fenwick, 1 p.m. Sept. 28 @ Dayton CJ, West Carrollton Junior High Oct. 6 Alter, 1 p.m. Oct. 13 Roger Bacon, 1 p.m. Oct. 20 Purcell Marian 1 p.m. Oct. 26 @ Badin All games are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
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could really do some good things this year,” Ernst said. On defense, the Rockets, who allowed about 28 points per game last season, don’t bring a lot of size to the field, so they’ll rely on team speed, according to Orlando. “Just like any year, we’re not real big…We need 11 guys functioning as one. Everybody needs to be on the same page and you’ve got to chase the football and have fun doing it,” he said.
Orlando expects McHale to anchor the linebacker position, while Wilson, Todd Gula and Logan Stultz will battle in the trenches. The Rockets begin the season at home against Newport Central Catholic Aug. 25. NCC beat McNick last season, 23-13, in the season opener, which was played as part of the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown. According to Orlando, that result left a bad taste in the Rockets’ mouth. “They’re a solid program that handled us last year, physically,” he said. “That will be a true test for us. We’ll see where we’re at. It will be a good barometer.”
McNicholas coach Mike Orlando chats with his team after football practice Aug. 7. NICK DUDUKOVICH/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
MVCA moves to full varsity schedule Numbers nearly tripled since 2010 By Mark D. Motz presspreps@gmail.com
NEWTOWN — The Miami Valley Christian Academy varsity football team wants to be the best. And while the third-year high school program won’t even be eligible to compete be for the Ohio High School Athletic Association playoffs until next year, the Lions are building a foundation that could lead them to the top. The Lions have 38 players out this season, the first it will play an entire nine-game varsity schedule. MVCA began with 13 players in 2010 while playing one varsity and seven JV games. Last year they went 8-1 in a season with four varsity and five JV contests. Third-year head coach Rob Vilardo – who has been instrumental as an assistant coach for successful teams like the Anderson squads of the 1990s and perennial Kentucky state champs Highlands High School in the 2000s – believes big aspirations are important. “Every successful school at some point was where we are, the beginning,” he said. “Whether it was Cincinnati St. Xavier, Highlands, Colerain, whoever, they had to start somewhere and they made a decision they were going to build and sacrifice and create a winning tradition. We have the opportunity to do that from the ground up, which is rare and exciting. I’m all in.” The increased numbers alone are cause for optimism. “We can actually practice 11on-11 sometimes now,” Vilardo said with a chuckle. “That’s huge for us.” Juniors Gavin Carson and Bethel-Tate High School transfer Layne Cherry will compete for
Miami Valley Christian Academy head coach Rob Vilardo instructs his team before a pre-season practice. MARK D. MOTZ/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS the starting quarterback job. Senior Daniel Hallberg and junior Josh Degonckheere anchor the offensive line that will protect them. Sophomore Jeff Dedeker returns at running back and junior Alex Ammerman joins him in the backfield. The Lions will run a spread offense to capitalize on its speed and athleticism, and turn its undersized line into a strength. “You have a small school; you’re going to have kids on the line who would be tailbacks at bigger schools,” Vilardo said. “Every kid who thinks he wants to be a tight end, you turn into a tackle. Guys who want to be running backs, you have to say, ‘No, you’re a guard.’ Very few people say, ‘Yeah, I want to play O line,’ but they’re the backbone of any offense. We’re putting athletes up front.” Defensively, look for the Lions
to play 4-4 and 6-2 schemes, which will have similar advantages to the offensive sets – mobility and quickness. Hallberg anchors the defensive line with junior Zach Riley as a returning linebacker. Sophomore Jordan Conklin returns as a safety with some experience. The Lions won’t have the services of Mason Vilardo, the coach’s son. The two-way lineman is still recovering from a broken neck suffered playing hockey in November, but he’s on the sidelines rooting for his teammates.
MVCA SCHEDULE Aug. 24 Hillcrest, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at Middletown Christian, 7 p.m. Sept. 7 Riverview East, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 Landmark, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 St. Bernard, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 Gamble Montessori, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 Oyler TBA Oct. 19 Manchester, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 Cincinnati College Prep, 7:30 p.m.
MVCA competes in the Ohio Valley Athletic League and opens the season Aug. 24 against Hillcrest at Turpin High School. The team also plays home games at Anderson High School.
A transfer from Bethel-Tate High School, junior Layne Cherry will compete for the quarterback role with junior Gavin Carson at Miami Valley Christian Academy. MARK D. MOTZ
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AUGUST 22, 2012 • COMMUNITY JOURNAL • B5
Kings ends 2nd in nation
BEHYMER TRIUMPHS IN TRIATHLON
By James Weber jweber@nky.com
Kings Soccer Academy came up just short on their quest for a national championship title July 28. The girls U15 Kings Gold G96 team lost 1-0 to Legends FC from California in the final game of the US Youth Soccer National Championships in the U15 division in Rock Hill, S.C. Legends’ Ashlee Smith sent a lofted ball into the box that found the head of Pey-
ton Perea. Her effort was deflected, by Kings Keeper Abby Stevens, but it bounced back to Perea who knocked it home for the game and national championship winner. The title was one of12 (by age group, gender) decided in South Carolina last week. KSA had two shots on goal to four for the Legends. KSA was 2-0-1 in pool play, with the tie coming 0-0 to Legends FC. KSA beat a team from Pennsylvania 4-2, with Kelly Polacek scor-
ing twice, Bayley Feist once and Katie Murray once. KSA then beat a team from Texas 2-1. Incoming Dixie Heights sophomore Lauren Nemeroff scored the equalizer in the second half, and Feist won it late in the second half. Most of the players are entering their sophomore seasons in high school this fall. Players are (schools listed if known): Payton Atkins (Turpin), Madison Baumgardner (Colerain), Haley Best, Kaitlyn Bigner
(Colerain), Bayley Feist (Oak Hills), Sydney Goins (St. Dominic), Brittany Mahoney (Oak Hills), Meghan Martella (McNicholas), Katie Murray (Oak Hills), Lauren Nemeroff (Dixie Heights), Kelly Polacek (Anderson), Brooklynn Rivers, Abby Stevens (Princeton), Marissa Stone (Amelia), Maryellen Tully (Turpin), Michelle Washburn, Camille Williams and Emily Wiser (Summit Country Day). Head coach is Jon Pickup.
EAGLES SOAR IN LEAGUE
Glen Este graduate Brandon Behymer of Pierce Township won the 2012 Cincinnati Triathlon (www.cincytriathalon.com) with an overall time of 2:08:02 for a 1,350-meter swim in the Ohio River, 40K bike ride and 10K run through Cincinnati July 22. Behymer (with Desi Belew) placed first in overall Olympic bracket at 2012 Cincinnati Triathlon. THANKS TO SANDY ARNOLD
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Boys golf
» Batavia defeated Bethel-Tate and Clermont Northeastern by 11 strokes Aug. 16. Ryan Flick was medalist for the Bulldogs with a 39. » Amelia beat Goshen in a match Aug. 13 with Jake Brinker shooting 38 on the front nine at Friendly Meadows. The Barons were ninth at the Princeton Invitational on Aug. 14 at Glenview, but Brinker was the medalist with a 72. Amelia beat Walnut Hills by two strokes at Friendly Meadows Aug. 17. Jake Brinker was medalist for the Barons with a 40. » New Richmond placed ninth at the Granville High School Invitational Aug. 10. The Lions shot a 332 and were led in scoring by sophomore Chris Mazzaro with a 77. Also scoring for the Lions were senior Evan McKinley 82, sophomore Kyle Heidlage 86, senior David
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» New Richmond lost to Amelia 3-2, Aug.16. Both the Lions’ victories came in doubles action. » Amelia beat New Richmond 3-2 with Hannah Fulks, Holly Buten and Mallory Buten sweeping singles for the Lady Barons on Aug. 17.
The Beechmont Soccer Club U11 Eagles are undefeated in league play this season, going 8-0 in division five of the Cincinnati United Soccer League and claiming a divisional championship title. The girls posted four shutouts including tournament play and allowed only seven goals during the season. No one team scored more than two goals in any game. The Eagles scored 33 goals during league play. The team has a 24-2-4 record through four seasons of play. The team started two years ago as a U10 team in division nine and have now earned the right to advance to division four or even higher for the upcoming fall U12 campaign. In front is Mackenzie Ellis. In second row are Danielle Kulbe, Mallory Borkowski, Amaya Lovell, Alexa Harris and Maci Baca; in third row are Laura Schmid, Reagan Leonard, Cassidy Asbury, Caitlyn Woermann, Kayla Nichols and Samantha Painter; and in back are coaches Lamar Kulbe, Brian Smith and Jennifer Borkowski .
Football
» Glen Este will host Military Appreciation Night Aug. 31 during their first home football game. Those with military ID will be admitted to the game free of charge and there will be a B-25 fly-over. Commemorative “Support Our Troops” tshirts will be sold prior to the game. For ordering information, visit www.westcler.org. For more information please contact Mae Hanna, Glen Este Boosters Association, at 383-2921.
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B6 • COMMUNITY JOURNAL • AUGUST 22, 2012
Garden lots of work with many rewards Howdy folks, Last week we put corn in the freezer, we cut 160 ears of corn. I did the cutting and Ruth Ann bagged it for the freezer. This made nine quarts and seven pints – Ruth Ann likes to put some in pints for us and quarts for when the family is here or for a funeral or covered dish meal at church. Last Tuesday we dug the last potatoes, so we could plant four zucchini plants. The ones we planted earlier did not do anything, the hot weather sure did them in. We had planted them in a tractor tire, the tire will get hot –I didn't think about that, at the time – so the potato patch was the proper place. We should have plenty of zucchini to use later. I then covered the ground around the plants with a good covering of straw. That night we got about 8/10 inch of rain that wet the straw and ground. I was looking at the plants a couple days later and there were some big
blooms on them. We got the plants from the Grant's Farm and Greenhouses. George They have Rooks kale plants, OLE FISHERMAN golden acre cabbage, beautiful Packman broccoli, fall pansy flowers, mums, sweet corn, peaches and tomatoes. After we set the zucchini plants we planted beets, carrots, spinach and turnips. The fall produce we think is extra good, so clean some ground and plant some. Now for our noon meal, Thursday we had chicken and dumplin’s, corn on the cob, and a big salad, with fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. With the garden produce Ruth Ann can make a wonderful salad. It is always great to be able to eat out of the garden. The garden is lots of work, but it helps on the grocery bills and is very
healthy for us plus good exercise. It also teaches the young folks how food grows. We picked the first of the cranberry beans, last Tuesday and got 1/2 bushel, then we shelled them and got seven pints to put in the freezer to use this winter. These beans are a shell bean, some call 'horticulture bean' – either way they are wonderful with onion, a little horseradish, a big chunk of cornbread and a good cup of coffee. The little yellow pearshape tomatoes we have, Ruth Ann made tomato preserves from, so she will put the recipe in for this. It is sure good. Put it on a hot biscuit, smothered in butter, YUMMM. We pulled the first stock of celery last week and it is good. This is the first time we have ever grown this. Tony gave us the plants and it has done well. Last Friday Ruth Ann and I worked at the O.V.A.M. at Georgetown. I, along with a beautiful
young lady, took tickets at the entrance gate from 8 ’til 10 a.m. Ruth Ann, along with a couple other ladies sold tickets in the office from 10 til 12. One lady sold the membership tickets and Ruth Ann and the other young lady sold one day tickets. The crowd grew as the day went on and there was so much to see and enjoy. A young feller told me that he had a 'mule ' that we could use to ride around the grounds to see everything. This came in handy as Ruth Ann has problems with her back when she walks much. This 'mule', some of you might think it is a four legged animal, but this mule had four wheels and was great for us to have the use of. Ruth Ann and I say thanks, many thanks, Jerry! This O.V.A.M. show is one of the best shows. One feller told me he had been to six shows so far this year and this was the best one he had visited. If you missed this event, you have missed one of the
best. On Saturday a young feller had his three Belgian horses there to show how plowing was done in years gone by. Now I will start the day on Saturday. Ruth Ann and I went up to the White Oak Valley Grange at Mowrystown for a breakfast – they had to raise money to repair the roof on their Grange hall. After this we drove to the O.V.A.M. grounds to see the plowing done by horses and steam engines. As a friend of mine used to say, 'I tella you boys' that was a wonderful thing to see. There was a big crowd to see the steam engine plowing. These engines were pulling a five-bottom plow, and didn't seem to have any trouble. The plow had a little engine to raise and lower the plow. The horses made me think about the times when Dad was farming, how we plowed with horses. The steam shovel was working and the sawmill was powered by a steam engine. I think there were six steam engines that
were working and one of them was used to steam sweet corn. There were over 475 tractors, and 200 little garden tractors. Now of course the show would not have been complete without the pork tenderloin sandwiches and the Mannings’ homemade ice cream using their hit-andmiss engine. Ruth Ann's Yellow Tomato Preserves: 6 cups tomatoes, crushed, not peeled; 6 cups sugar; 2 Tablespoons lemon juice. Put in large kettle and cook until thickened when it drips from the spoon. You could put a package of pectin (SureJell) in it before you start cooking it. This would thicken it quicker. Pour into hot jars and seal. Start your week by attending the house of worship of your choice and praise the Good Lord. God bless all. More later.
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Real People...In a Real Church... Worshipping a Real God! 1675 Hillstation Road, Goshen, Ohio 45122 722-1699 www.goshenchurchofgod.org Pastor Tim McGlone Service Schedule Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Worship 10:45am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00pm Wednesday Youth Service 7:00pm Saturday Service 7:00pm
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AUGUST 22, 2012 • COMMUNITY JOURNAL • B7
Readers offer tasty barbecue recipes
Lockland School’s barbecue from the ‘50s Ann Seebohm, a Montgomery reader, sent this for Marilyn Morris, who was looking for St. Bernard School’s barbecue from the 1950s. Ann said: “The recipe I have is not from St. Bernard School
but from Lockland School. However it is from the 1950s and is also called barbecue, but is more like sloppy joe. Hope this is what Marilyn Morris is looking for.”
1 cup onion, chopped
Brown 2 pounds ground beef with 4 medium onions and 2 bell peppers, chopped
1 cup sugar 1 cup cider vinegar ½ cup water 2 teaspoons mustard seed (optional but good) or ½ teaspoon celery seed (also optional)
Dressing: Bring to a boil, then simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or so, until slightly thickened:
Add the following and simmer: 2 tablespoons each: Worcestershire, barbecue sauce, vinegar and sugar
Add 1 bottle of ketchup. Though Ann doesn’t say how much, I would start out with a very generous cup and go from there, tasting and adding more as needed.
Grandma Weaver’s and Lisa Mauch’s mom’s barbecue Lisa Mauch, my former editor, came to the rescue, too. Actually, her mom did. “My mom says the recipe she’s sharing isn’t precise since she just adds stuff until it looks and tastes right. She says the secret is to keep smushing the mixture. She also says she
Rita suggests roasting tomatoes to preserve them for winter cooking. THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD. sometimes adds a dash of cinnamon and/or chocolate.” Sounds like a confident cook to me! We get a bonus here, too: Two generations sharing. Grandma Weaver’s recipe 1 pound hamburger 1 ⁄3 cup ketchup 1 onion (chopped) 1 green pepper (diced) 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon mustard 1 tablespoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt
Lisa’s mom’s recipe 3 pounds ground sirloin (browned) 1 chopped onion and green
pepper 2 tablespoons vinegar 2-3 tablespoons mustard 1 cup sugar ½-¾ bottle of ketchup (24 oz.)
Rita’s do-ahead, marinated slaw
This is delicious with the barbecue and a bit different than the norm. Salad:
Combine and set aside while making dressing: 6-8 cups shredded cabbage or cole slaw mix 2 carrots, sliced thin or shredded 1 bell pepper, chopped
Pour dressing over cabbage mixture. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Stir before serving.
Roasted tomatoes
They’re in season now so it’s time to preserve them for winter dishes. When a recipe calls for canned tomatoes, you can use these. The color and flavor is amazing. No real recipe, but here’s how I do it: Cut tomatoes in half. Lay either cut side up or down (I laid mine cut side down but next time will lay them cut side up since I think that will keep more of the tomato flavor in). Drizzle with olive oil. Roast in preheated 400
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Elmer “Carl” Bickel, 93, formerly of Mount Carmel, died Aug. 13. He was a farmer. He was an Army veteran. Survived by wife Elizabeth “Betty” Frazee Bickel; daughter Barbara Bose; granddaughter Maya. Preceded in death by parents Gus, Ada Hance Bickel. Services were Aug. 17 at Evans Funeral Home.
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Harry Glenn Butterbaugh Jr., 79, died Aug. 9. He worked in industrial catering. He was a Navy veteran of Korea. Survived by wife Carlene Claunch Butterbaugh; children Glenda (Raymond) McComas, Michael (Janelle) Butterbaugh; grandchildren Nicole, Brent Schultze, Mitchell, Wayne Butterbaugh, Ashley Williams; great-grandson Christopher Butterbaugh; sister Shirley Ross. Preceded in death by son Dennis Butterbaugh, sister Margaret Hunley. Services were Aug. 14 at Evans Funeral Home.
Marcus, David Staehling. Services were Aug. 16 at St. Andrew the Apostle. Arrangements by Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home.
Loretta Taylor Loretta Taylor, 82, Batavia, died Aug. 7. She was a cashier. Survived by children Pamela (Richard) Tyner, David (Beverly) Taylor; grandchildren Stephanie
Long, Angela Peace, David Taylor; great-grandchildren Taylor, Matthew Long, Kaleb, Tyler, Abby Peace, Christian, Haley Taylor. Services were Aug. 11 at Evans Funeral Home.
Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. Email her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.
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When we were kids and attending St. Margaret of Cortona’s school in Madison Rita Place, one Heikenfeld of my faRITA’S KITCHEN vorite hot lunches was the barbecue. You could smell it the minute you stood on the steps going down to the cafeteria. It was stringy and coated with just enough sauce to make it a bit drippy so when you took a bite, some would fall onto your plate – a bonus to savor with that last forkful of slaw. Apparently school lunches bring back a flood of memories for many of you.
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Carl McKinney Carl M. McKinney, 82, Williamsburg, died Aug. 14. Survived by wife Jean McKinney; children Shawn Thomas, Trevor, Corey McKinney; stepchildren Don Eisenecher, Brenda Harris; sisters Shirley Davis, Patti Drostie; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services were Aug. 20 at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to a charity of
Mr. and Mrs. Randall B. Wyrick of Cincinnati, OH announce the engagement of their daughter, Regina, to Zachary Wollam, son of Darla Ayres Wollam and Gerald Wollam of Waverly, TN. Ms. Wyrick, a graduate of Northern Kentucky University, is a radiologic technologist at Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance in Nashville, TN. Mr. Wollam graduated from the University of Tennessee and works as an equity research analyst at Sterne, Agee and Leach, also located in Nashville. The wedding date has been set for September 29, 2012.
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POLICE REPORTS AMELIA Arrests/citations Anthony L. Lynch, 30, 8 Lori Lane, criminal trespass, July 29. Raymond Ratliff, 28, 37 Lori Lane No. 2, drug possession, July 29. Zachori B. Buchanan, 22, 37 Lori Lane No. 2, drug paraphernalia, July 29. Shelby R. Strickland, 18, 37 Lori
Lane No. 2, drug paraphernalia, July 29. Brittany Bailey, 18, 3457 Virginia Drive, drug paraphernalia, July 29.
Incidents/investigations Assault Male was assaulted at 27 Mallard Drive, Aug. 2. Criminal trespass Trespassing on property at 12 Lori Lane, July 29. Domestic violence At Amelia Park Drive, Aug. 2.
BATAVIA LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Classic Storage L.L.C., 1692 St, Rt. 28, Goshen, OH, the undersigned, will sell at public sale, the personal property stored with the undersigned: Brandy Faul, 455 W. Main St. Apt. 305 Mt Orab, Ohio 45154 bin#133 furniture, (Tools, bags/ boxes); Judith Graves, 602 Charles Snider Rd. Loveland, Ohio 45140 Unit#705 (Household furniture, bed, totes, baby misc.); Ryan Daniel, Commons Dr. 100 Apt. 108 Milford, OH 45150 bin#116 (Furniture, bikes, fishing equip. boxes, misc.); Amy Elliott, 1785 St Rt 28 Lot 433 GoshOhio 45122 en, bin#341 (Baby bed, baby swing, stroller, walker, tubs); Teresa 1508 Donahoe, Dorsey Way Loveland, OH 45140 (Media bin#229 cabnets full cassettes/CD’s, furniture, boxes, misc.); Anthony Byrd, 1785 St Rt 28 Lot 8 GoshOH 45122 en bin#233 (Baby bed, stoller, tools, power tools, bikes, fishing poles, boxes/tubs misc.); David Scalf, 11556 SW 89 Ct. Ocala, FL 34481 bin #818/725(Furniture, wooden doll house, Hot Wheels collection in packaging, bikes, Gwen tubs/boxes); Cales, 1571 St Rt Williamsburg, 286 OH 45176 bin#827 (Child’s bench, Radio Flyer wagon, Greg boxes/misc); Meyer, 7 Lake Dr. Loveland, OH 45140 (Furniture, bin#803 TV, boxes/ misc.); Rachel Martin, 223 Park Ave. Franklin, OH 45005 bin#715 (Furniture, grill, wicker set, stroller, misc); April Mangus, 2267 St Rt 28 Goshen, OH 45122 bin#747 (Furdoll large niture, house, boxes); Gary Langford Sr. 60 Barmil. Loveland, OH 45140 bin#724 (Furboxes/tubs); niture, Chuck Phillips 6502 Snider Rd. Loveland, OH 45140 bin#708 weight (Furniture, set, kick bag w/stand, boxes/tubs/ misc.); Rick Gyarmati 244 N. 2nd St. Williamsburg, OH 45176 bin#720 fishing (Furniture, gear, baseball gear, 1988 Seattle ChamSeahawks pionship ball,); Melis3120 sa Richmand St Rt 131 Batavia, OH 45103 bin#503 (Kerosene heater, furniture, misc); 9462 Fickel, Darin Woodland Hills Dr. Hamilton, OH 45011 bin#725 (Motorcycle, 2 lawn tractors, bike, tool boxes, furniture). Your property may be obtained by you for the payment of the balance due plus all other expenses within 14 days of this notice or the same will be sold at public sale on September 6TH 2012 at 9:00 am until finished at 1692 St. Rt. 28, Goshen, OH 45122. Your last day to obtain your property will be September 4TH, 2011 at noon at: Storage Classic L.L.C., 1692 St. Rt. 28, Goshen, OH 45122-9705. 721011
Arrests/citations Nathan Allison, 19, 370 Spring St., breaking and entering, July 21. Juvenile, 15, breaking and entering, July 21. Nathan Allison, 19, 370 Spring St., domestic violence, July 22. Juvenile, 17, drug paraphernalia, July 26. Sonny A. Holland, 31, 796 Greenmound, warrant, July 27. Nicholas R. Hargis, 21, 97 Depot St., warrant, July 28. Samuel Buettner, 21, 160 S. Riverside No. 6, domestic violence, July 29.
Incidents/investigations Domestic violence At Spring Street, July 21. Theft Items taken from two vehicles at 230 Victoria, July 21. Coins taken from vehicle at 175 Broadway, July 21. Stereo, etc. taken from vehicle at 190 Broadway, July 21. Antique mirror taken at 340 Broadway, July 21. Bike, tools, etc. taken at 299 Broadway, July 21. Change taken from vehicle at 170 S. 4th St., July 21. GPS unit, etc. taken from vehicle; $502 at 275 S.pring St., July 21. Yard equipment taken; $1,120 at 215 Broadway, July 21. Shoes and baseball equipment taken from vehicle; $230 at 210 Broadway, July 21. Fishing gear, etc. taken from vehicle; $510 at 433 Broadway, July 21. Stereo taken from vehicle at 165 S. 3rd St., July 21. GPS unit, etc. taken from vehicle at 245 Clark St., July 21. Backpack, etc. taken from motor home at 160 Broadway, July 21. Battery taken from boat at 112 S. 4th St., July 21.
NEW RICHMOND Arrests/citations Mark D. Bresser, 26, 3859 Field Lane, driving under suspension, July 27. Brian Cooper, 38, 122 Villa Drive, driving under influence, July 29. Matthew A. Gerde, 20, 2455 Kinnett Road, warrant, Aug. 2.
Incidents/investigations Assault Fighting reported at 191 Race St., July 29. Criminal simulation Counterfeit $10 bill received at Snappy Tomato Pizza at 1041 Ohio 52, July 29. Fraud Female stated ID used with no authorization at 104 Paddle Wheel, Aug. 1. Unauthorized use 1998 Ford taken at 718 Washington St., July 22.
PIERCE TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations Timothy Scully, 42, 3587 Merwin 10 Mile, domestic violence, July 28. Kelly A. Southerland, 45, 40 Lucy Run No. 8, theft, July 28. Shannon M. Williams, 33, 2205 Berry, theft, drug paraphernalia, July 29. Vicki Smith, 29, 3637 Lewis, warrant, July 29. Kelly A. Southerland, 45, 40 Lucy Run No. 8, warrant, July 28. Jerry Lee, 46, 2280 Hillcrest, disorderly conduct, Aug. 1. Ronnie Lee, 39, 2280 Hillcrest, disorderly conduct, Aug. 1. Rhonda Reynolds, 39, 3506 Musgrove, drug possession paraphernalia, Aug. 1. Daniel Abbott, 31, 107 Longwood Blvd., consumption in vehicle, Aug. 1. Jimmy Gollaway, 34, 838 Young Lane, consumption in vehicle, Aug. 1. Tony A. Verhovec, 28, 1296 White Oak No. 7, drug possession, Aug. 5. William J. Spencer, 18, 930 Central Ave., recited, Aug. 5. Monica M. Hartness, 32, 38 Rose
Lane, recited, Aug. 5.
Incidents/investigations Assault Female was assaulted at 1346 Locust Lake No. 5, Aug. 5. Burglary I-Pad, guns, etc. taken; $2,410 at 1418 Dale, Aug. 1. Criminal damage Sign damaged at club house at 1023 Cedar Ridge, Aug. 1. Door damaged on vehicle at 1346 Locust Lake, Aug. 3. Criminal mischief Subject trespassed on property at 448 Braewing, Aug. 4. Disorderly conduct At 1751 Ohio 125 No. 235, July 31. Domestic violence At Merwin Ten Mile, July 28. At Cedar Ridge, July 29. Drug possession Marijuana found in vehicle during traffic stop by K-9 unit at Bennett at Union Township line, Aug. 5. Drug possession, paraphernalia Items found in vehicle during traffic stop at 3300 block of Blackjack Trail, Aug. 1. Theft Merchandise taken from Walmart; $46 at Ohio Pike, July 28. Merchandise taken from Walmart; $52 at Ohio Pike, July 29. Wallet and coins taken from vehicle at 1779 Locust Lake, July 29. Cellphone taken at 330 St. Andrews, July 31. Laptop computer, backpack, etc. taken from vehicle; $991 at 3651 Hopper Ridge, Aug. 1. Ladder taken; $350 at 3743 Fallen Tree, Aug. 4. Cellphone taken at 330 St. Andrews, July 31.
UNION TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations Cierra L. Bruan, 26, 2237 Eden, theft, Aug. 2. Johnnie Z. Morgan, 34, 13599 Lower Cumberland, driving under suspension, Aug. 2. Clarissa A. Sowers, 20, 4269 White Oak Valley, drug instrument, theft, Aug. 2. Aaron M. Pena, 27, 559 Clough, rape, kidnapping, July 30. Juvenile, 16, assault, Aug. 1. Dustin P. Johnson, 27, 152 Southern Trace, disorderly conduct, July 31. Laura M. Taylor, 58, 261 Worth St., theft, Aug. 1. Farrah Jones, 34, lka 203 Congress, theft, Aug. 1. Jesse A. Weeks, 31, 3979 Gardner, domestic violence, Aug. 1. Carole C. Stahl, 23, 526 Old Ohio 74 No. 6, telecommunication harassment, Aug. 1. Ernesto Delaney, 34, 4504 Clermont Lane, drug possession, Aug. 2. Daryl J. Lilly, 42, 451 Yarabee No. E, violation of protection order, Aug. 1. Kendle L. Sarver, 18, 770 Rue Center, warrant, July 31. Kendra M. Pappas, 22, 10 Arbors Circle, driving under suspension, July 31. Garry L. Cook, 21, 4029 Bardwell Buford, heroin possession, July 31. Henry Avelva, 20, 311 Montgomery, theft, misuse of credit card, July 30. Ashley L. Gladwell, 26, 1946 Jones Florer, misuse of credit card, July 31. Christina Berry, 25, 510 Old Ohio 74, warrant service, Aug. 5. Alicia L. Green, 20, 4686 Galaxy, warrant, Aug. 5. R. T. Wilson Jr., 27, lka 475 Piccadilly, assault, Aug. 6. Seth D. McFadden, no age given, Ironstone, theft, Aug. 6. Laura R. Mock, 27, 738 Augcliffe, prostitution, soliciting, Aug. 4. Edward C. Keller, 57, 4312 Minuteman, soliciting prostitution, Aug. 4. Anthony P. Schrichten, 19, 507 Old Ohio 74 No. 212, disorderly conduct, drug paraphernalia, Aug. 5. Fantashia Whittington, 18, 507 Old Ohio 74 No. 212, disorderly conduct, Aug. 5. Thomas Dalton, 50, 3941 Youngman, theft, criminal tools, trespassing, Aug. 7. Monica M. Hartness, 32, 38 Rose Lane, warrant service, Aug. 5. Jordan Bradford, 22, 164 Stillmeadow, disorderly conduct, Aug. 6. David J. Wilhelm, 23, 4414 Norway, obstructing official business, Aug. 3. Amanda Dray, 31, Maple Croft, warrant service, Aug. 5. James B. Cowan, 28, 1143 Raymond, driving under influence, Aug. 3.
ABOUT POLICE REPORTS The Community Journal Clermont 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: » Amelia, Chief David Friend, 753-4747 » Batavia village, Chief Mike Gardner, 732-5692 » New Richmond, Chief Randy Harvey, 553-3121 » Pierce Township, Officer in charge Lt. Jeff Bachman, 752-3830 » Union Township, Chief Terry Zinser, 752-1230 » Williamsburg, Chief Mike Gregory, 724-2261 » Clermont County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff A.J. “Tim” Rodenberg, 732-7500. Nicole M. Kraft, 24, 1081 Shayler, domestic violence, Aug. 1. Four Juveniles, 15, underage consumption, Aug. 2. Juvenile, 14, underage consumption, Aug. 2. Katrina L. Custer, 30, 1757 E. Ohio Pike, falsification, Aug. 2. Arthur C. Reeves III, 43, 671 Wilfert, driving under influence, open container, Aug. 3. Joseph Engel, 49, 4009 Brandychase, open container, Aug. 3. Todd S. Carr, 23, Worthington Street, tampering with evidence, Aug. 1. Derek K. Scudder, 21, 858 Overlook, contributing to unruliness of minor, July 25. Shawn Gordon, 41, 498 Piccadilly, marijuana possession, Aug. 8. Emily F. Davidson, 21, 1858 Fireside, drug paraphernalia, Aug. 7. Jenee Wilson, 46, 4702 Beechwood, drug possession, Aug. 6. Darla Sanders, 33, 4706 Beechwood, tampering with evidence, Aug. 6. Juan C. Perez, 29, 483 Piccadilly No. E, felonious assault, Aug. 6. Ginger A. Clepper, 25, 6231 Corbly, robbery, Aug. 8.
Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering Tools taken from Queen City Storage; $7,100 at 530 Clough, Aug. 1. Burglary Entry made into residence at 4563 Summerside, Aug. 6. Child endangering Child left unattended at 4583 Summerside, Aug. 4. At 4382 Eastwood, Aug. 4. Criminal damage Vehicle damaged at 3969 Piccadilly, July 31. Windows broken in vehicle at 812 Clough, Aug. 6. Vehicle damaged at 665 Ohio Pike, July 31. Misuse of credit card Female stated card used with no authorization at 4275 Long Lake, Aug. 4. Overdose At 515 Piccadilly No. A, Aug. 6. Robbery Male; $250 was assaulted and money taken at Mt. Carmel Tobasco, Aug. 5. Sexual imposition, theft Female reported these offenses at 120 Newlun Court, Aug. 5. Theft Merchandise taken from Lowe's at Mt. Moriah Drive, July 29. 2012 Dodge van taken at 555 Aspen Glen, July 31. Purse taken at 888 Eastgate North, July 29. Checks taken and forged; $1,505 at 1115 No. 21 Shayler, July 31. Merchandise taken from Walmart; $295 at Eastgate Blvd., July 31. Generator taken from Logan's; $4,200 at Eastgate Blvd., Aug. 1. DVDs taken from Walmart; $475 at Eastgate Blvd., Aug. 2. Merchandise taken from Meijer; $98 at Eastgate Blvd., Aug. 7. Merchandise taken from Walmart; $185 at Eastgate Blvd., Aug. 7. Female reported attempted Internet scam at 635 Charwood, Aug. 6. Three chainsaws taken from vehicles at Days Inn; $1,230 at Mt. Carmel Tobasco, Aug. 6. Video games taken; $280 at 4700 Beechwood No. 111, Aug. 6. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers; $50 at Ohio Pike, Aug. 6. Shirts taken from Dillard’s $206 at Eastgate Blvd., Aug. 4. Merchandise taken from Walmart; $61 at Eastgate Blvd., Aug. 3. Medication taken at 3995 Wilma Court, Aug. 2. Money taken; $240 at 692 Barg Salt Run, Aug. 4. Purse taken from shopping cart
at Kroger at Eastgate Blvd., Aug. 3. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmer; $56.75 at Ohio Pike, Aug. 4. Medication taken from at Family Dollar at 4335 Mt. Carmel Tobasco, July 28. Bundles of shingles taken from Surplus Warehouse; $612 at Ohio 125, Aug. 4. Guns, tools, etc. taken; over $2,200 at 769 Dorgene, Aug. 4. Merchandise taken from Walmart; $276 at Eastgate Blvd., Aug. 5. Merchandise taken from Walmart; $131 at Eastgate Blvd., Aug. 2. Money taken from Pizza Hut; $212.39 at Eastgate Blvd., Aug. 2. Money taken from Fresh Brew Café; $1,650 at Eastgate Blvd., Aug. 2. Bike taken at 130 Newlun Court, Aug. 2. Merchandise taken from Dillard's; $399 at Eastgate Blvd., Aug. 2.
WILLIAMSBURG Incidents/investigations Theft Laptop computer taken at 118 Concord Sq., July 26.
CLERMONT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Arrests/citations Nicholas Tyler Samad, 22, 29 Honeysuckle, Amelia, burglarytrespass in occupied structure, separately secured structure, or separately occupied portion of an occupied structure when another person is present, with purpose to commit any criminal offense, Aug. 8 at 2208 Berry Road, Amelia. Nicholas Tyler Samad, 22, 29 Honeysuckle, Amelia, breaking and entering, Aug. 8 at 2273 hulington road, Bethel. Keith Alan Shaffer, 47, 4145 Half Acre Road, Batavia, drug paraphernalia, Aug. 11 at 4145 Half Acre Road, Batavia. Keith Alan Shaffer, 47, 4145 Half Acre Road, Batavia, possession of drugs-schedule III, IV or V substance, Aug. 11, at Half Acre Road, Batavia. Nicholas Tyler Samad, 22, 29 Honeysuckle, Amelia, burglary, Aug. 8 at Ohio 222, Bethel. Nicholas Tyler Samad, 22, 29 Honeysuckle, Amelia, burglarytrespass in occupied structure, separately secured structure, or separately occupied portion of an occupied structure when another person is present, with purpose to commit any criminal offense, Aug. 8 at Hillcrest Drive, Amelia. Juvenile male, 16, Amelia, arson, Aug. 8, at 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia. Juvenile male, 17, criminal mischief, Aug. 8, at 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia. Juvenile male, 17, arson, Aug. 8 at 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia. Juvenile male, 17, criminal mischief, Aug. 8, at 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia. Brandon C. Kutchera, 31, 3547 Taylor Road, Williamsburg, theft, Aug. 8 at Taylor Road, williamsburg. Juvenile male, 17, criminal trespass-restricted area, Aug. 8 at 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia. Juvenile male, 14, criminal trespass-restricted area, Aug. 8 at 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia. Juvenile male, 14, criminal trespass-restricted area, Aug. 8 at 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia. Juvenile male, 15, criminal trespass-restricted area, Aug. 8 at 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia. John Thomas Harding, 18, 2755 Ohio 132, lot 187, New Richmond, receiving stolen property, July 20 at Ohio 132, New Richmond. Juvenile male, 17, receiving
stolen property, Aug. 8 at Ohio 132, New Richmond. Joseph Britton Dillenger Hagerman, 25, 6790 Gaynor Road, Goshen, notice of change of address, Aug. 9 at 6790 Gaynor Road, Goshen. Ronald Leroy Godfrey, 33, 7859 Bilby Road, Cincinnati, aggravated robbery, Aug. 8 at 1958 Ohio 125, Amelia. Jeffrey Swain Moore, 41, 7864 Anchor Road, Cincinnati, aggravated robbery, Aug. 8 at 1958 Ohio 125, Amelia. Nicole Lynn Campbell, 25, 9213 West Yucca St., Peoria, AZ, criminal damaging/endangering, Aug. 6 at 1560 Bethel New Richmond Road, New Richmond. Nicole Lynn Campbell, 25, 9213 West Yucca St., Peoria, AZ, domestic violence-knowingly cause physical harm, Aug. 6 at 1560 Bethel New Richmond Road, New Richmond. Nicole Lynn Campbell, 25, 9213 West Yucca St., Peoria, AZ, resisting arrest, Aug. 6 at 1560 Bethel New Richmond Road, New Richmond. Sally Benhase Back, 43, 3115 Leeds Road, Amelia, drug paraphernalia, Aug. 7 at 2061 Ohio Pike, Amelia. Cole Ryan Petry, 21, 2825 Chesternut Lane, New Richmond, domestic violence-knowingly cause physical harm, Aug. 7 at 2825 Chestnut Lane, New Richmond. Tonya Renee Wolf, 28, 1953 U.S. 50, Batavia, fugitive from justice, Aug. 7 at 4430 Ohio 222, Batavia. Juvenile male, 14, cruelty to animals, Aug. 7 at 3308 Ohio 131, Goshen. Shannon Michelle Swafford, 40, 2755 Ohio 132, lot 157, New Richmond, domestic violence, Aug. 8, at Ohio 132, New Richmond. Ashley Steven Henderson, 29, 402 Millboro Springs Drive, Batavia, domestic violence, Aug. 9 at 402 Millboro Springs Drive, Batavia. Vernon Clay Harris, 20, 70 Lucy Creek, Amelia, criminal damaging/endangering, Aug.10 at 3831 Bach Grove Court, Amelia.
Incidents/investigations Aggravated Menacing At 1252 Pumpelly Road, Moscow, Aug. 6. Aggravated Robbery At 1958 Ohio 125, Amelia, July 31. Arson At 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia, June 25. Assault At 1560 Bethel New Richmond Road, New Richmond, Aug. 6. At 2591 Gaylord Ave., Bethel, Aug. 9. At 323 W. Walnut St., Felicity, Aug. 8. At 831 Clepper Lane, Cincinnati, Aug. 7. Breaking and entering At 2854 Bigam Road, Batavia, Aug. 9. At 4154 Half Acre Road, Batavia, Aug. 8. At 10 Honeysuckle Drive, Amelia, Aug. 8. At 2061 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Aug. 7. At 2093 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Aug. 8. At 2259 Berry Road, Amelia, Aug. 8. At 2273 Hulington Road, Bethel, March 6. At 2301 Hulington Road, Bethel, March 6. At 2404 Oak Corner Road, Hamersville, Aug. 6. At 2920 Bigam Road, Batavia, Aug. 9. At 3398 Weaver Road, Batavia, Aug. 9. At 4700 Ohio 276, Batavia, Aug. 9. At 573 Wagner Road, Felicity, Aug. 6. At 64 Shady Lane, Amelia, Aug. 8. Burglary At 2208 Berry Road, Amelia, March 16. At 2328 Hillcrest Drive, Amelia, June 5. At 2935 Bigam Road, Batavia, Aug. 9. At 122 Shady Lane, Amelia, Feb. 22. At 2036 Buckler Road, New Richmond, Aug. 7. At 2061 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Aug. 7. At 2622 Moore Road, Bethel, Aug. 8. At 3042 Ohio 222, Bethel, May 29. At 322 Shannon Circle, Batavia, Aug. 9.