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Batavia: Keep levy small By John Seney

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Humane society hosts dinner

The Clermont County Humane Society members hosted their annual dinner and silent auction Saturday, Nov. 6. More than 300 attended. The the silent auction featured more than 300 items to raise money for the society’s daily operations. The emcee for the evening was Todd Dykes of Channel 5 news. MORE PHOTOS, B1

The message from many people who attended a community meeting on the Batavia Local Schools was to limit any tax levy next year to operating expenses and to keep it as small as possible. “Ask for what can pass,” said Ruth Justice Stafford of Parkside. “Move in a positive direction instead of another failed levy.” The last two bond issues placed before the voters involved construction of new buildings. Both issues failed. Superintendent Jill Grubb told the 50 people who attended the Nov. 30 meeting a decision about placing a tax levy on the ballot in May would probably be made by

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Batavia schools Superintendent Jill Grubb talks about the financial state of the district at a community meeting Nov. 30. Treasurer Michael Ashmore is at right. the school board within the next few weeks. “We are going to need to go to the voters, probably in May,” she said.

Two indicted for heroin death

The Clermont County Grand Jury indicted two Clermont County men Wednesday, Dec. 1, for their involvement in a heroin overdose death. FULL STORY, A2

Niehaus to be senate president

State Sen. Tom Niehaus (RNew Richmond) was elected Dec. 1 unanimously by members of the Senate Majority Caucus to serve as president of the Ohio Senate for the 129th General Assembly. FULL STORY, A5

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She said the options included just asking for an operating levy to address immediate budget problems or combining an operating levy with a request for additional funds to address facilities needs. The combination would result in a higher millage, she said. “What I heard here tonight was to keep it (a tax levy) as small as possible,” Grubb said. “We have to be realistic. We are probably just looking at an operating levy,” she said. Treasurer Michael Ashmore said the district has been operating at a deficit the past three years and has had to dip into the reserve fund. He said some sort of levy was needed to build up the reserve

fund and because of the uncertainty of future state funding. The district’s buildings also are in need of repairs, he said. To cut costs, Ashmore said, the district has changed electric and gas suppliers, held the line on salary increases, combined administrative positions and collaborated with the Williamsburg schools on bus maintenance. He said future options include cuts in programs or staff or asking the voters to approve a levy. Grubb said getting a levy passed in May would take a grassroots effort to get supporters to the polls. For more about your community, visit www.Cincinnati.com/bataviatownship.

Financing approved for Jungle Jim’s

WC spending below average

District Treasurer Alana Cropper presented the district’s cost per pupil at the school board meeting Nov. 22. In her presentation, Cropper said West Clermont spends an average of $8,777 per student per year. Similar districts, those that have a similar student population and number of staff members, spend $9,941 per pupil. The state average is $10,513 per pupil, she said. FULL STORY, A2

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Dylan Sheppard, 7, and Jordan Sheppard, 5, of Williamsburg check out the train display Dec. 3 in the window of Holtman’s Donuts, 214 W. Main St., during the annual Trains of Williamsburg Christmas Walk. For more from the event, see page A4.

Clermont County commissioners Dec. 1 approved the financing needed to bring Jungle Jim’s International Market to the former Bigg’s site in Union Township. The commissioners approved the transfer of $2 million to the Clermont County Community Improvement Corporation Inc. Administrator David Spinney said the CIC will use the money to finalize a deal with Union Township. Commissioner Scott Croswell said the money will be paid back to the county with interest. Spinney said the interest rate will be 6 percent and the money will be secured by an agreement with Union Township. Union Township plans to use the money to buy the Bigg’s site

and lease it to Jungle Jim’s. Andy Kuchta, director of the office of economic development, said an agreement being worked out between the CIC and Union Township will spell out the specific terms of the deal. The township will have three years to repay the $2 million to the CIC, and the CIC will have one year to repay the county, he said. Kuchta said Jungle Jim’s will bring about 350 jobs to Clermont County. “We are excited to help bring a destination store, such as Jungle Jim’s, to Clermont County,” said Commissioner Bob Proud. “This will be a great addition to the retail mix in that area and will attract other investment.”

County faces no major cuts in 2011 By Kellie Geist-May kgeist@communitypress.com

The Clermont County government offices shouldn’t face any major cuts in 2011. Budget Director Sukie Scheetz presented the draft appropriations for the 2011 operating budget during a commissioners meeting Monday, Nov. 29. This year the commissioners were expecting revenues of $45.2 million and expenses of $47.2 million. They had planned to use about $2 million from the county’s reserve funds to avoid furloughs and other major cuts. However, in her report, Scheetz said the county received $2 million more in revenue than anticipated. “The planned draw down (from the reserve funds) is not going to

materialize. Actually, it might be a wash depending on what everyone has left in their budget,” said David Spinney, county administrator. Looking to next year, Scheetz is projecting about $46 million in revenues. Based on that estimate and this year’s expenses, each county office holder was asked to create a 2011 budget at 2010 levels – a total of $47.2 million. “The numbers were close enough to set the target budget at the current levels,” she said. The $1.2-million difference between that amount and the projected revenue would come from the county’s fund balance, Scheetz said. These budget numbers include the increased cost in health care. The commissioners reviewed the draft appropriations, including which budget requests have been

included and which have not, during the meeting. The draft calls for increases in assigned counsel costs for the common pleas court and juvenile court as well as expected increases for veterans assistance. Also included in the current budget are two full-time positions in the board of elections. An information technology employee is expected to be added to the board of elections office, but a similar position will be eliminated in another department. “Based on all the changes that have been mandated by the state and (federal governments), the board of elections is understaffed,” Spinney said. Not included in the current draft are additional positions in the bureau of motor vehicles and in the

recorder’s office, two part-time employees in the board of elections, and requested administration increases for the veterans services commission. Scheetz said they also have not included requests for records service increases, communication center overtime and a few other items. The commissioners are expected to discuss the operating and nonoperating budget again in the next two weeks before approving the final appropriations. Scheetz is planning to make a formal presentation of the appropriations during the commissioners’ meeting Monday, Dec. 13, and the commissioners are expected to approve the final appropriations Wednesday, Dec. 15.

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Pierre Paroz, second from right, CEO of American Micro Products, received a business recognition award May 6 from Batavia Township trustees. The company has been in the township since 1996 and manufactures precision machine components. From left are Trustees James Sauls, Lee Cornett and Archie Wilson.

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Union Twp. woman hit by car, killed By Kellie Geist-May kgeist@communitypress.com

A Union Township woman was hit by a car and killed Friday, Dec. 3. Cynthia Wilkinson, 45, of Union Township was struck in the 800 block of Ohio Pike near Southwind Apartments at about 8:20 p.m., said Union Township Police Lt. Scott Gaviglia. Wilkinson was transported to Mercy Hospital Anderson where she was pronounced dead, he said.

The car was traveling eastbound at the time of the crash, Gaviglia said, and the driver’s name is not being released at this time. “The driver was cooperative and agreed to submit to chemical tests ... but drugs and alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the crash at this time,” Gaviglia said. Police are waiting on the results to the driver’s chemical tests as well as result’s from the coroner’s chemical testing of Wilkinson. Gaviglia said the

coroner’s results could take a couple of weeks. Gaviglia said the crash remains under investigation. “We are still trying to define the victim’s actions prior to the crash – we need to determine whether she stepped out into the road or was trying to cross,” he said. Wilkinson was not in a crosswalk and that area of Ohio Pike is extremely busy, Gaviglia said.

West Clermont’s cost per pupil below average By Kellie Geist-May kgeist@communitypress.com

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The Clermont County Grand Jury indicted two Clermont County men Wednesday, Dec. 1, for their involvement in a heroin overdose death. Shane M. Richardson, 21, of 5702 Mellie Lane, Miami Township, was found dead Sept. 29 in the parking lot of the Wendy’s restaurant at 2108 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive, Williamsburg Township. Richardson’s cause of death was subsequently determined to be a heroin overdose. Clermont County Sheriff A.J. “Tim” Rodenberg said an investigation found Alex William Deel, 23, of 4349 Dela Palma Road, Williamsburg Township, sold the heroin to Richardson that resulted in his death. The investigation also found Deel had initially purchased the heroin from Keith Michael Wieland, 25, of Tall Timbers Mobile Home Park, Monroe Township. Deel was indicted for involuntary manslaughter, a first-degree felony; trafficking in heroin, a fifthdegree felony; and corrupting another with drugs, a second-degree felony. Wieland was indicted for involuntary manslaughter, a first-degree felony; trafficking in heroin, a fifthdegree felony; and engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, a first-degree felony. Wieland is being held in the Clermont County Jail on unrelated charges. Deel is being held in the Boone County (Ky.) Jail on unrelated charges.

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Todd Stulz of Bethel and his daughter Allison, 7, take a ride on a fire truck Dec. 3 at the Trains of Williamsburg Christmas Walk.

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Ashton Swearingen, 4, of Williamsburg visits with Santa Claus Dec. 3 at the Trains of Williamsburg Christmas Walk.

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Frosty the Snowman greets visitors on Main Street Dec. 3 at the Trains of Williamsburg Christmas Walk.

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Niehaus to serve as next president of Ohio Senate State Sen. Tom Niehaus (R-New Richmond) was elected Dec. 1 unanimously by members of the Senate Majority Caucus to serve as President of the Ohio Senate for the 129th General Assembly. Niehaus, who was first elected to the Ohio Senate in 2005, has served as president pro tempore – the chamber’s No. 2 post – for the past two years, and Senate majority floor leader for one year. Prior to coming to the Ohio Senate, he served two terms in the Ohio House of Representatives. “Tom Niehaus has all the right

attributes to make an outstanding Senate president. He is honest and direct, a good listener and he has rightly earned a reputation around the Statehouse as a workhorse who doesn’t shy away from a challenge or tough issue,” said outgoing Senate President Bill Harris said. “Tom is the right leader to take the helm of the Senate during turbulent times for our great state.” The Senate president controls the floor when the Senate is in session and is in charge of enforcing the rules of the Senate. He also

serves as leader of the Majority Caucus. “I am honored to have won the confidence of my peers and look forward to working with Governor-elect Kasich and Speaker-elect Batchelder to pass a balanced state budget, get our state economy back on track and create an optimal climate for creating goodpaying jobs for Ohioans,” Niehaus said. Niehaus said that following the 2010 elections, an increased majority in the Senate makes it even more important for Senate

Republicans to come together as the governing party and to work to serve the best interests of Ohioans. “We have a tremendous opportunity to restructure state government to be more efficient and effective, but it is going to take bipartisan cooperation. Minority Leader (Capri) Cafaro and I have always worked well together and expect that will continue over the next two years,” Niehaus said. Niehaus will assume his role as Senate president when the new session convenes Jan. 3, backed

up by the newly-elected Republican leadership team, including Sen. Keith Faber (R-Celina) who will serve as president pro tempore, Sen. Jimmy Stewart (RAlbany), who will serve as majority floor leader and Sen. Shannon Jones (R-Springboro), who will serve as majority whip. Niehaus represents the 14th Senate District, including Adams, Brown, Clermont, Scioto and a portion of Lawrence counties. He and his wife, Emily, live on a farm in New Richmond.

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Union Twp. – Firefighters responded to McGuffey Lakes Saturday, Dec. 4, after a fireplace fire spread to the house. Fire Chief Stan Deimling said the fire happened at about 8 p.m. at 4587 Helmsdale Court. The fire in the fireplace spread to the chimney’s wooden enclosure and into the living room. He said the damage, including the house and contents, totaled about $6,000. No one was hurt.

Winter festival

UNION TWP. – Clough Pike Elementary PTO invites the community to the first ever Winter Wonderland Festival. The festival will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at the school, 808 Clough Pike. The night will be filled with games, bid and buy, pictures with Santa, Santa’s workshop and more.

School board meeting

BATAVIA – The Batavia school board has scheduled a special meeting for 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. The meeting will be at Batavia High School, 1 Bulldog Place. The purpose of the meeting is for the board to have a work session to discuss district facilities, finances and any other business the board shall deem appropriate.

Drugs collected

CLERMONT COUNTY – More than 480 pounds of drugs were collected Nov. 13 as part of the DROP pharmaceutical collection program, said Clermont County Sheriff A.J. “Tim” Rodenberg. The program took place at multiple locations across Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties as an effort to

safely dispose of pharmaceuticals no longer needed. The drugs were incinerated after collection. In Clermont County, drugs were collected at the Batavia Township Central Fire Station, Bethel/Tate Township Fire Station, Pierce Township Fire Station and Union Township Civic Center.

Archaeological meeting

CLERMONT COUNTY – The Milford Chapter of the Ohio Archaeological Society meets at 7 p.m. the last Thursday of the month at the American Legion Hall on Mill Street. The next meeting is Dec. 30. If you’ve ever found an arrowhead or other artifact and want to learn more and meet other collectors and gain knowledge about the very early inhabitants of the area attend the meeting for “non-stuffy” discussions. New members are welcome. For more information, call 528-0142.

Clermont DD to meet

STONELICK TWP. – The Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Clermont DD) will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p. Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Thomas A. Wildey Center, 2040 U.S. 50, west of Owensville. The meeting will be held in the Early Childhood Wing. Call (513) 732-4921 for more information.

Ohio 222 to be closed

S T O N E L I C K / B ATAV I A TWPs. – Culvert repair on Ohio 222, north of Possum Hollow Road, will require Ohio 222 to be closed between Ohio 132 and U.S. 50 from 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10. The detour for northbound Ohio 222 traffic will be north

on Ohio 132 to west on U.S. 50. Southbound Ohio 222 traffic will use the same detour in reverse. Signs will be in place prior to the work zone to alert motorists of the road closure and detour.

Calico Threatre

BATAVIA – Calico Children’s Theatre will present “The Gifts” Dec. 10 and Dec. 11 in UC Clermont College’s Krueger Auditorium. “The Gift” is recommended for grades K-8. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, and 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. The cost of tickets per performance is: $6 for adults and $4 for children, seniors and UC students. Performances are about one hour in length. For more information about the Calico Children’s Theatre or Calico Creativities Workshop, contact Nikki Vargas, Arts and Events Program coordinator, at (513) 558-1215 or visit www.ucclermont.edu and click on community arts. Come early Dec. 11 for the free “Breakfast with Santa” from 9 a.m. to noon in the student lounge. This is sponsored by student clubs and organizations.

Dog licenses available

BATAVIA – “It’s a small price to pay to ensure your pet is safe,” said Kim Naegel, director of the Clermont County Animal Shelter. Now through Jan. 31, Clermont County dog licenses are being sold. The licenses cost $14 each and are available at the Clermont County Auditor’s Office, 101 E. Main St. in Batavia; the Clermont County Animal Shelter, 4025 Filager Road; along with a variety of satellite locations across the county. Visit www.ClermontAuditor.org for a complete list of satellite locations.

Kennel licenses cost $50 and are only available at the auditor’s office. Dog licenses are required by law, but it is estimated less than half of all dogs in Clermont County have a current dog tag. The fees collected for dog licensing go directly to the county’s animal control program. For more information, call the auditor’s office at 7327150 or the animal shelter at 732-8854.

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Clermont County DD program helps disabled find jobs By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

If you’ve ever been into the LaRosa’s in Mt. Carmel, you’ve probably seen Judy Jackson working. She may not be like most employees, but the 10-year LaRosa’s worker loves her job. She can often be found filling and arranging salt shakers, doing inventory and helping with a number of other tasks. Jackson is one of more than 75 people with disabilities who are

employed in Clermont County through the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCDD) community employment program. The program helps create jobs for people with disabilities at local companies including restaurants, retail and even manufacturing, said Scott Brown, program coordinator with CCDD. Brown said his staff will work with disabled individuals on job training and retention. “They will assist the individual in the workplace and, as the per-

formance on the job increase, they’ll slide out,” Brown said. “Then they’ll stop back in either weekly, monthly or quarterly as needed.” Judy Jackson and her mom, Arlene, recently visited the Clermont County commissioners’ meeting to talk to the commissioners about the important role the community employment program has played in their lives. Arlene Jackson said the program and the CCDD staff have been essential in her daughter’s ability to have a job.

“It’s been a blessing for us and for other parents who have children with disabilities,” Arlene Jackson said. Judy Jackson agreed. “If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t have a job and I really like (my) job,” she said. Brown said there are many like the Jacksons in Clermont County, but not enough jobs for people with disabilities. To encourage the businesses to participate in the community employment program, CCDD can offer tax credits, time limited free

labor and other incentives. “The individuals we serve do want to work, but the opportunities haven’t been there,” Brown said. “We’ve come great lengths in the last few years, but 70 percent of people with disabilities who want to work are not working because the jobs are not available.” Brown said any company who would like more information about the program should call him at 732-4851.

Students win essay competition To commemorate American patriotism and to honor excellent student writing, Albert F. Peter, former CEO of Structural Dynamics Research Corp., sponsored the first annual USA Patriot’s Pen Essay Competition celebrated July 10. Nearly 1,000 essays were submitted by students who live or attend school in Cincinnati, Clermont County and Hamilton County. There were five winning categories for students: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th places and a special recognition for best penmanship and neatness, along with four classroom scholarships to teachers. Thirty-three students were recognized for outstanding essays on the importance of patriotism. The winners are: • Teacher Classroom Scholarship Awards, in alphabetical order: Marianne Glassmeyer, Guardian Angels; Lee Lowery, Mariemont High School; Sr. Delouise Meges, St. Veronica; and Becky Rowe, CNE. • First Place (Grand Patriot Star of Excellence): Katherine Carney, 15, Mariemont High School, ninth grade; and Megan Chappie, 11, home school, fifth grade. • First Place (Patriot Star of Excellence): Kyle Greathouse, 15, Mariemont High School, ninth grade; Sidney Schaeper, St. Veron-

ica, seventh grade; Oliver Jevicky, 13, St. Veronica, seventh grade; Alexander Feldkamp, 12, St. Veronica, seventh grade; Matthew Whitmore, 13, St. Veronica, seventh grade; Kirstyn Hippe, 14, Mariemont High School, ninth grade; Eric Frey, 13, St. Veronica, seventh grade; and Quincy Taylor, 14, Mariemont High School, ninth grade. • Second Place (Patriot of Excellence): Anna Randazzo, 13, St. Veronica, seventh grade; Lane Walker, 15, CNE, 10th grade; Allison O’Keefe, 13, St. Veronica, seventh grade; Sydney Gallagher, 13, St. Veronica, seventh grade; Nathan Kuck, 15, Mariemont High School, ninth grade; Michael Johns, 13, St. Veronica, seventh grade; Alec Ahrens, 15, Mariemont High School, ninth grade; and Jack Manzler, 15, Mariemont High School, ninth grade. • Third Place (Star of Excellence): Gage Teaney, 14, CNE, ninth grade; Reagen Powers, 13, Guardian Angels, seventh grade; Aleksandr Watson, 13, St. Veronica, seventh grade; Katelyn Near, 13, St. Veronica, seventh grade; Jeff Guggenheim, 14, Mariemont High School, ninth grade; Nick Sangermano, 13, Guardian Angels, seventh grade; Rebecca Mefford, 13, St. Veronica, seventh

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Thirteen St. Veronica seventh-graders were among 40 area students with winning entries in the recent 2010 USA Patriot’s Pen Writing and Essay Competition. Sister Delouise Menges (far right), St. Veronica’s seventh- and eighth-grade English teacher, was one of four teachers to receive an educator’s award. The students are, from left: Anna Randazzo, Katelyn Near, Oliver Jevicky (in back), Eric Frey, Riley Beckett, Alex Feldkamp, Sidney Gallagher, Michael Johns, Rebecca Mefford, Sidney Schaeper, Alec Watson and Allison O’Keefe. Not pictured, Justin Whitmore. grade; and Paige Barrett, 15, Mariemont High School, ninth grade. • Fourth Place (Star of Excellence): Jessica Irvin, 18, CNE, 12th grade; Samantha Baker, CNE, 10th grade; Hollie Hoefler, 15, CNE, 10th grade; Riley Beckett, 13, St. Veronica, seventh grade; Shelby DeBruler, 15, CNE, ninth grade; Maggie Teghtmeyer, 14, Mariemont High School, ninth grade; Elysee Winget, 15, Mariemont High School, ninth grade. • Best Penmanship and Neatness Award, in alphabetical order:

Sydney Gallagher, Kirstyn Hippe, Jack Manzler, Allison O’Keefe and Quincy Taylor. Complete details and competition guidelines can be found at www.USAPatritosPen.com and www.LibertyBelleAssociation.com . America’s Liberty Belle, Association LLC, the sponsoring organization, is an educational character-building and scholarship program providing students and young adults with opportunities and forums in which they can raise awareness and help effect change toward better living.

The USA Patriot’s Pen Writing and Essay Competition is an affiliate of the America’s Liberty Belle Association, LLC. While promoting love for country and strong traditional American values, students were asked to write a thought-provoking essay on various themes that addressed the importance of patriotism. “Our goal is to rank among American Patriots who are leading advocates of individual liberty and for the promotion of traditional American values.” said Mrs. Jean P. Peter, executive director.

HONOR ROLLS New Richmond Middle School The following students have earned honors for the first quarter of 2010-2011.

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Teachers at Glen Este Middle School are hoping to inspire a healthy lifestyle by promoting walking/running. The staff’s unofficial running club participated in the Thanksgiving Day 10K race, and will participate in the Jingle Bell Run and Flying Pig Marathon. From left, teachers Chris Smith, Barb Clark and Shelley Miller get ready to run.

Merit Honors – Katelyn Chumley, Audrey Feiler, Austin Fischer, Alexander Grooms, Jennifer Roberts, Eric Williams and Leah Wolfer. High Honors – Rachel Benton, Austin Berger, Marie Bezold, Anthony Blome, Isiah Bostic, Micha Brumbaugh, Rachel Burdell, Miles Burnam, Kyle Campbell, Emily Carter, Jacob Craig, Kelsi Curry, Tyler Davis, Jazmine Dyer, Madeline Farmer, Emma Feld, Kayla Gardiner, Skylar Gould, Matthew Graham, Charles Grogan, Allison Harness, Kyle Heidlage, Dalton Henderson, Emily Hensley, Madison Holdsworth, Patrick Jones, Alexandra Jump, Sierra King, Cody Kirschner, Olivia Latham, McKenzie Lauver, Hannah Lewis, Madeline McDaniel, Maggie Mulloney, Griffin Mulvaney, Ella Neess, Katelynn Nichols, Kayla Nort, Taryn Rupp, Troy Saunders, Lindsay Slone, Hannah Slye, Charlie Spicker, Ashley Stephens, Karlyn Thul, Kyle Weeks, Daniel Wilson, Steven Wolf and Taylor Zimmer. Honors – Daman Abner, Tyler Anderson, Wendy Appelmann, Andi Bateman, Tristin Baumann, John Buckingham, Mariah Corbin, Halee Curtis, Trapper Dabney, Lacie Decatur, Andrew Deitsch, Derek Gelter, Collette Gibbs, Kyle Gilday, Kelsey Hardin, Cody Helbling, Blake Kidd, Bryce Kroeger, Sadie LaRocque, Christina Lawrence, James Mahan, Christopher Mazzaro, Alexandra Meadors, Alexis Meder, Mande Myers, Karissa Neal, Brittney O’Brien, Annie Patrick, Patrick Richardson, Analiese Rohdes, Eric Scholz, Aaron Schweickart, Savannah Scott,

Bryant Sharp, Joseph Singleton, James Snider, Carrie Stapleton, Rachel Taylor, Jordan Utter, Shyann Webb, Jared West, Mary Williams, Nicholas Wuest and Alexandra Zellner.

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Merit Honors – Alicia Bailey, Evan Grippa, Timothy Hammer, Chase Heflin, Nicholas Laub, Harrison Light, Cydney Stiles and Kendal Warren. High Honors – Rachael Autzen, Emily Belmont, Ethan Benjamin, Chad Brewer, Renee Carleton, Brianna Chapman, Hannah Clifton, Kendal Collier, Noah David, Kaitlyn Flake, Nicholas Flake, Ross Flenniken, Adrianna Flood, Hayley Hawkins, Jacob Hayden, Ariel Huber, Morgan Huddleston, Ariel Johnson, Dustin Kennedy, Nicholas Kirby, Brooklyn Klein, Jade Kunz, Allyson Lutz, Joseph Maxwell, Taylor McKinley, Kyli Meder, Kelsey Nichols, Erin O’Toole, Darik Page, Connor Pike, Amanda Redmon, Holly Reinert, Kiara Rivera, Malea Roberson, Eric Rolfes, Tyler Sammons, Corey Secen, Allison Shook, Stile Sweet, Magic Weir, Lindsey Williams and Michael Williamson. Honors – Cidney Adams, Dylan Allen, Joshua Bauscher, Miah Bayless, Lacey Bayless, Destiana Berling, Chelsey Bowling, Kerrigan Dyer, Shawn Elam, Kristin Evans, Tyler Gates, Blake Gibson, Casey Goodheart, Karl Greifenkamp, Zoe Hallahan, Maren Hance, Elise Holdsworth, Brandon Jackson, Carla Koch, Hannah Lake, Hunter Lansaw, Ella Lindsley, Taylor Litteral, Morgan Malicoat, Marshall Seyvon, Heaven McCoon, Melanie Nieman, Jesse Noble, Jonathan O’Dell, Kayla Olenick, Sydney Padgett, Tyler Payne, Robert Sarbell, Kirsten Savage, Michael Simpson, Hali Stamper, Thelma Sturgill, Jenna Swormstedt, Cole Thompson, Austin Torrens, Stacey Tucker, Brian Waddle, Taylor Waitman, Zachary Walton, Matthew Waters, Maisie Waters and Tyler Young.

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The week at Amelia

• The Amelia boys bowling team scored a 2,303 to beat Clark Montessori’s 2,106 and Summit Country Day’s 1,900. Amelia’s Sammy Baynori bowled a 363. On Nov. 30, Amelia lost to Kings 2,168-1999. Amelia’s Michael Seebohm bowled a 357. • In girls bowling, Amelia placed first with a score of 1,832 against Summit Country Day’s 1,705 and Clark Montessori’s 1,217, Nov. 29. Amelia’s Shelby Engle scored a 290. On Nov. 30, the Amelia girls beat Kings 1,994-1,810. Amelia’s Elaina Simons bowled a 360. • In girls basketball, Amelia lost to Goshen 55-48, Dec. 1. Amelia’s top-scorer was Kymmy Simon with 19 points.

The week at Batavia

• The Batavia boys basketball team lost 52-39 to Norwood, Nov. 27. Batavia’s Sam Suttles was the topscorer for his team with 14 points. • In girls basketball, Batavia beat Miami Valley Christian Academy 45-29, Nov. 30. Batavia’s Alyssa Gibson and Sarah Gibson were the team’s top scorers with eight points each. On Dec 2, Batavia lost 638 to Georgetown. Batavia’s top-scorer was Shanice Watson with four points.

The week at Glen Este

• On Nov. 29, the Seton basketball team beat Glen Este 62-48. Lakin Louiso was Glen Este’s top-scorer with 16 points. The girls basketball team beat Little Miami 54-42, Dec. 1. Glen Este’s Katie Gaskill was the team’s top-scorer with 22 points. • In boys bowling, Glen Este beat Loveland, 29722,724, Nov. 29. Glen Este’s Jaekob Pesnichak bowled a 481. • In girls bowling, Glen Este beat Loveland 2,3092,065, Nov. 29. Glen Este’s Leslie Campbell bowled a 427.

The week at New Richmond

• The New Richmond girls basketball team lost 58-54 to Ripley, Nov. 29. Lindsey Blankenship was New Richmond’s top-scorer with 16 points. On Nov. 30, the girls beat Amelia 57-41, Nov. 30. New Richmond’s top-scorer was Reno Frayne with 18 points. Amelia’s Brianna Beasley was the team’s top-scorer with 14 points. The Clermont Northeastern girls basketball team beat New Richmond 41-34, Dec. 2. New Richmond’s top-scorer was Reno Frayne with eight points. • The New Richmond boys swimming team beat Cincinnati Country Day and Greenfield McClain 138-84-65, respectively. New Richmond won the 200 medley relay in 2 minutes, 2.74 seconds, and the 200 meter freestyle relay in 1 minute, 46.70 seconds; Smith won the 200 freestyle in 2 minutes, 22.75 seconds; Ariapad won the 200 meter individual medley in 29.91 seconds, and the 100 meter flystroke in 1 minute, 8.15 seconds; David won the 100 meter freestyle in 1 minute, 59 seconds; Workman won the 100 meter backstroke 1 minute, 14.65 seconds; and Gilman won the 100 meter breaststroke in 1 minute, 25.98 seconds.

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Expectations high for Trojan bowling

By Adam Turer eastsports@communitypress.com

Expectations are very high for Glen Este High School’s varsity bowling teams this season. The program has established itself as a perennial contender for the Fort Ancient Valley title and looks to capture the first FAVC East Division crown in the conference’s first season after realignment. The boys team won the FAVC Buckeye Division last season and expects to repeat as champs in 2011. Of the 12 bowlers on the boys team, 10 return from last season’s championship squad. The Trojans are led by four all-conference seniors – Jaek Pesnichak, Paul Hudson, Zac Hayes, and Nathan Franz. Pesnichak is the reigning FAVC Player of the Year. The bowler his teammates and coaches call “The

Machine” for his textbook form is averaging a 243 score through his first four games this season. “Our expectations are high to say the least,” Glen Este coach Kathy DeMarko said. “I tell everyone every year that this year is my best team. But this year really is my best team.” Tom Huber assists DeMarko and is the boys coach. He earned FAVC Buckeye Coach of the Year honors last season. Huber has been helping DeMarko run the bowling program for seven years. “He is really good at what he does,” DeMarko said. The girls team also has high expectations after finishing in second place in the FAVC Buckeye the past two seasons. The Trojans are led by a trio of seniors – Lauren Knecht and captains Sarah Rowe and Hannah Ruehlman.

“They know what to do,” DeMarko said. “We have a really good, really strong team this year.” The experienced seniors will be joined by a talented group of newcomers. Five freshmen may see varsity action this season. Two freshmen have already surprised DeMarko and are splitting time on the varsity and reserve squads. Another freshman sensation comes as less of a surprise. DeMarko has watched Leslie Campbell bowl since she was 5 years old. Now a freshman, Campbell bowled a 279 in her first varsity match. DeMarko has had her eye on Campbell as one of hundreds of children who each year participate in DeMarko’s instructional program on Saturday mornings at Cherry Grove Lanes. DeMarko and a host of other area coaches help students

from any school district work on their games. “It’s an established program,” said DeMarko, who also runs a summer camp at Cherry Grove. “We don’t care what uniform the kids wear; we help kids from all over the area.” With strong and experienced groups of seniors leading both the boys and girls teams this season, the sky is the limit for Glen Este bowling. The coaches know it, and so do the players. “They’re strong enough to realize how good they are and they know what they’re capable of doing this year,” said DeMarko of her teams. “The expectations are high. We plan on winning the FAVC and going to state every year.” The Trojans will compete in the Holiday Classic on Saturday Dec. 11, at Western Bowl against several of the Cincinnati area’s top teams.

Local alums impact UC Clermont basketball By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

The UC Clermont men’s basketball team went 27-7 last year en route to winning the Ohio Collegiate Athletic Conference. This season, the Cougars, with several former area preps players leading the way, are 3-4 (2-0) entering action Dec. 4. Head coach John Hurley recently discussed the contributions those local players have made. • Greg Folino, sopho more guard (Mount Healthy alum) “He’s been out of high school a couple years, and he’s a tremendous leader. He really has a lot of leadership skill and works hard. He’s been a tremendous asset to our team the last two years.” • Nate Tubbs, freshman guard (Mount Healthy) “He’s an improving player that’s getting better every day. He plays hard, and he’s

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The UC Clermont men’s basketball team has several former local standouts on its roster. Pictured, from left: Back row, head coach John Hurley, assistant coach Sam McMillan, Langston Cooke, Nate Tubbs (Mount Healthy), Tyler Knabb, Greg Folino (Mount Healthy), Maurice McGee (Winton Woods), Devin Bartlett, Ian Gordon and assistant coach Jason Moberly; front row, Nick Baynes, unidentified No. 42, Taylor Little, Peter Jackson, Scott Diebel (Amelia), Travis Donald, Dylan Phillips (New Richmond) and Keylo Jones. still learning the college game. He’s getting better through hard work.” • Maurice McGee, junior guard (Winton Woods) “He’s been our starting point guard the last two years, and we rely on him a lot. He was certainly one of the more outstanding point

guards in our conference last year, and we’re looking for big things from him this year. We’re asking him to handle even more of the scoring load, and he does a great job with that.” • Dylan Phillips, freshman center (New Rich mond)

“He’s another kid who’s really coming on and getting more playing time. He’s a strong kid. He likes to bang inside and gives us strength in the paint. He’s got high potential.” • Scott Diebel, freshman center (Amelia) “His dad played for Ohio

State, so he’s got good genes. He’s got a lot of potential. He made the decision last year to sit out, so he’s got a little bit of rust on him, but he’s got really good offensive skills. He’s good with his back to the basket and facing the basket. He just needs development.” Hurley said two of the most productive players on the team have been senior center Nick Baynes (Hughes) and senior forward Travis Donald (Taft). “Nick has an NBA-type body and definitely gives us a presence in the middle,” Hurley said of the 6-6, 265pounder. “And Travis is a good rebounder and scorer. Like Mo, we’re counting on him a lot because of his experience.” Upcoming home opponents include Middletown (Dec. 8, Valor Christian (Dec. 16), Ivy Tech (Dec. 22), Miami Hamilton (Jan. 3) and Clark State (Jan. 5).

Glen Este basketball adds 5 wins this week The following are submitted game recaps for Glen Este basketball

Girls varsity basketball

Glen Este 54, Little Miami 42 – Hannah Carson hit two three-pointers and Katie Gaskill added three the oldfashioned way in the first 57 seconds of the game as Glen Este jumped out to a quick 9-0 lead and defeated Little Miami 54-42 in their home opener last Wednesday, Dec. 1. The Trojans, to the delight of their enthusiastic fans, led 16-4 at the end of the first quarter, then stretched the lead to 20 in the second half, as Gaskill finished with 22 points, while Jackie Young chipped in with ten and Carson had nine. Glen Este 61, Loveland 43 – Glen Este poured in 10 3-point shots, six of them in the second half when they outscored the Loveland Tigers 43-22, on their way to a 61-43 road win Saturday night, Dec. 4. Five of the threes came from Lakin Louiso, accounting for all of her 15 points, while Hannah Carson added three more treys and totaled 11. Molly Patrick and Katie Gaskill also hit from long range, but Gaskill did most of her work inside, scoring 18 points while recording numerous rebounds and steals. Jackie Young, Jesse Brenes, and Sidney Strohmeyer added 10 points between them, along with good defensive efforts. The Trojans are now 2-0 in FAVC league play, and will host Walnut Hills Wednesday night, Dec. 8.

Girls JV basketball

Glen Este 51, Turpin 35 – In the junior varsity game, Glen Este, play-

ing with nearly all freshmen, got 10 points each from Maranda Melton and Kayla Gregory as they overcame an early 10-2 deficit and downed Turpin 41-35. Glen Este 34, Loveland 27 – The Trojan JV team’s frenzied press wore down Loveland in the second half for a 34-27 win, points coming from Stephanie Bogan 11, Kenzie Hall 10, Kayla Gregory 9, and Jessie Goedde 4.

Boys varsity

Glen Este 45, Mt. Healthy 29 – Corey Goedde hit a 3-pointer to open the scoring, and Glen Este never trailed as they went on to a 4529 victory at Mt. Healthy Friday, Dec. 3. Both teams shot poorly in the first half, and it wasn’t until Austin Rieck and Wynton Overcast each canned a pair of free throws in the final minute that the Trojans were able to extend their lead to 23-17 at the intermission. The third quarter was all Glen Este as they outscored the Owls 10-1, six of their points coming from Alex Fultz. The Trojans continued playing stifling defense to the end, as Mt. Healthy was seldom able to penetrate for close-in shots. Fultz led GE in scoring with ten points, followed by Shane Seckman and Mike Bouley with eight each, then Goedde and Rieck with six, while Anthony Clark and Brandon Reed contributed excellent defensive efforts coming off the bench. Glen Este will open FAVC league play Friday night, Dec. 10, at Little Miami.

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Lakin Louiso dribbles the ball up the court for Glenn Este in their 61-43 win over Loveland. She had 17 points in the game, including five three-point shots.

Trojans handle Tigers

Hannah Carson of Glen Este tries to drive past Loveland’s Presley Benzinger during Glen Este’s 61-43 win. Carson added 11 points to the total. At press time, the girls were 2-1 on the season so far with wins over Little Miami and Loveland and a loss to Seton in their season opener. They will play Walnut Hills at home Dec. 8.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thank you

‘Tis the season to give thanks for friends, family and folks who’ve been involved in our lives this past year. As we count our many blessings, we want to recognize the following: • Linda McKinley, treasurer of the Monroe Township Historical Society, for her faithful attendance at our board meetings even as she battled cancer and endured radiation treatments. • Loretta Fuhrman, for her help and hospitality in hosting most of our board meetings at her “round table.” During this past year, she lost her beloved husband, Ed, and survived several falls. • Pastor Gordon Ginn and members of the Grant Church in Point Pleasant for their participation in providing the church’s facilities for several of our monthly events and activities this past year. We especially want to thank those who donated items for the door prizes at our Harvest Homecoming Dinner last month: Vickie and John Hale of “Tea Time on the Ohio;” Joyce Richardson, Monroe Township trustee; the Grant Church in Point Pleasant; the family of Rebecca Bennett; board

members Tom and Carol Wildey, Greg and Theresa Roberts, Linda and Allen McKinley, and David and Yvonne Kunz; and Clermont County Court of Common Pleas Judge Victor Haddad. May God bless one and all. Merry Christmas. Libbie Bennett Chair, Monroe Township Historical Society Monroe Township

Keep passenger rail

Ohio should be proud that we won a highly competitive grant to connect Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Dayton via passenger rail. If Ohio sends the award back, those funds will go to other states. Neighboring states are already preparing to ask for that money. Never again will the federal government offer to pay 100 percent of capital cost of this extraordinary project. While it is true that Ohio will need to cover the operating costs of this rail line, the amount of money required is a tiny fraction of the operating cost of our roads and bridges. Passenger rail reduces traffic congestion, air pollution and our nation’s reliance on dirty oil. It

Each individual is entitled to freedom Freedom is a word that can be readily defined, yet is complex to understand without considering its impact on and significance to people. Just as two individuals can look at exactly the same thing and see something different, they can also uniquely define their freedom based on their ability – or inability – to exercise it. The meaning of freedom will vary depending on someone’s distinctive vantage point in life. To a teenager, for instance, it is represented by the concept of being able to go and come at will. Freedom means never having to ask permission to see a movie or stay out late. But to a man in prison, it would simply be choosing what he wants to eat for dinner and not having to live in a 10 by 10 cell. In considering how we, as a nation, became free, we must remember how we first liberated ourselves from British rule. It was not an option to be considered or reasoned, as teenagers attempting to coerce their parents to extend curfew. Rather, we waged a long, arduous war to claim liberation as our victory. It meant bloodshed and tears in a fight for freedom that would define a new nation. Over time, we have become naïve not only to how we came to be a free country, but to the significance this continues to hold for us today. From our freedoms of speech and religion to our right to bear arms, and beyond, the liberties that effect people in their daily lives – the liberties our ancestors died for – are consistently taken for granted. Not everyone has visited a

country that is not “free,” nor have they helped such a Brian Hart country fight for its independence. Community Perhaps if more Press Guest people saw what it Columnist took to acquire the basic principles of a just society, they would hold autonomy at a more revered level. I have seen what it takes. I have been to the Middle East with the U.S. Army. I have helped free a nation under the complete control of one man who put hundreds of thousands of his “own people” to death. For them, there was no justice. Many people do not believe in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and I feel sure that is because they themselves have not been there. They did not patrol the streets of Baghdad to learn what giving freedom to the Iraqi people meant: The ability to choose their government, determine their own laws, and make decisions for themselves. That teenager who wants to go to the movies, that prisoner in his 10 by 10 cell, and that Iraqi citizen with newfound independence will have three different ways of describing how freedom impacts their lives. But the one thing that will be consistent among them is their description of how freedom feels – the sense of joy that comes with the ability to live life on their own terms. It is something each individual should be unequivocally entitled. Brian Hart is a U.S. Army combat veteran living in Amelia.

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creates jobs and safe travel options for seniors, college students, tourists and workers. An opportunity like this will not happen again. Ohio should move forward with the project, because it is good for Ohio’s economy, working families an the environment. Connie Fielding Union Township

Thanks for levy

On behalf of the Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board, I want to thank the voters who supported Issue 6, the mental health levy, on Nov. 2. Passage of the levy was critical to maintaining treatment services benefiting thousands of county residents, including children, youth, and adults, as well as continuing prevention programs, specifically those addressing suicide and alcohol/drug use. Recognizing the economic difficulties so many people are experiencing we asked only for a renewal levy so that homeowners’ taxes would not increase. We will continue to use the levy funds efficiently and effectively to assist as many individu-

als as possible. We believe that our 30-year history with the levy and the outcomes we have been able to achieve using these funds convinced the majority of voters that the mental health levy is critical to the county and worthy of continued support. We appreciate the endorsements we received from various organizations; their belief in our mission and the needs we strive to meet was invaluable to the campaign. I would also like to thank the many volunteers who helped with the campaign; without them, our message would not have reached the voters. With everyone’s support, we will continue to work to achieve “Healthy Minds, Healthy Families and Healthy Communities” in Clermont County! Karen J. Scherra Executive Director Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board Batavai Township

Just what we need

So New Richmond wants to create a township (to grab $50K from Ohio Township). Just what

Divine intervention leads to benefit for sick kids It was a bit of curiosity, an odd stroke of luck (or maybe really divine intervention) and then lots of heart. Emily Kimball just happened to pick up an issue of Ohio Magazine in February 2009 because of its cover on recycling. What she read inside, though, and what it led her to do, may re-shape a whole community’s capacity for compassion. There was an article about J. Todd Anderson, a storyboard artist living in Dayton who was a 20-year film veteran, having worked with the Coen brothers, George Clooney and more. He had created “Nativity The Pop Opera,” the story of Jesus’ birth, as a fundraiser for The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton. Kimball, artistically intrigued, emailed Anderson never thinking she would hear from him, but she did. And when she did, Anderson said he had been musing approaching Cincinnati Children’s to do the same fundraiser. Kimball, an administrative assistant in the cancer and blood diseases institute at Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, knew exactly

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What: Nativity The Pop Opera, a completely sung story of Jesus’ birth from the Gospel of Luke. Family friendly. When: Dec. 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 and 19. All performances at 8 p.m., with an additional 2 p.m. matinee Dec. 18. Where: The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington Tickets: $20. Call 859-9571940 or visit www.thecarnegie.com. Benefits: Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center’s ‘Njoy-it-all Camp for children with cancer and blood diseases. Donations for camp: Cincinnati Children’s, MLC 9002, 3333 Burnet Ave. Cinti., OH 45229-3039, Attn: Cathy Westrich

what she wanted to do. She immediately thought of ‘Njoy-it-all Camp, a camp for kids with cancer and blood diseases operated by the Amy hospital. Kimball, Monahan of Norwood, also Editor’s knew the economy hit hard on the Notebook had granting agencies funding much of the camp experience. “I’ve been aware of the good it does. It was an ‘of course’ to use (Nativity) for camp,” she said. “This is one of (the kids’) only chances to have a normal childhood experience. It’s just really beautiful to see these kids who have so many challenges in life doing normal childhood things and experiencing real joy. “This is a really key part of their healing process and coping with their illness and growing through it.” Each year, hundreds of children and teenagers, as well as their siblings, come from all over the Tristate to ‘NJoy-it-all Camp in Clarksville, Ohio, said Polly Partin-Welch, clinical director of support services in the cancer and blood diseases institute. The camp is completely free to the families. “I don’t believe in the have and have nots. If the kids had to pay, it would only be the kids that could afford to pay,” Welch said. Camp costs about $120,000 a year, which does not include medical care funded by the hospital, she said. Doctors, nurses and staff are always on hand. Medications and chemotherapy are given. But, kids are able to do anything a well child could do at camp – swimming, climbing, even a high ropes course, said Welch, of Clifton. “I think it provides them a week

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we need, another government. There are already 27 entities in Clermont County, ranging from Chilo with 97 people to 43,000 in Union Township. Even though Mr. Matthews says there will not be any extra expenses, that isn’t true. There will be some expenses for the new “township.” There are already too many “governments” in the county (the state and country as well). Here’s a better idea: Make some entities go away. Set some arbitrary limit on size, and amalgamate them into more manageable groups. Each of these 27 entities has some sort of “management,” there are duplications and overlaps with mayors, trustees, administrators etc. Instead of expanding to realign $50K we could reduce and eliminate, say 10 governments. That would be 30 trustees, police, fire and maintenance chiefs, 10 administrators – I would estimate we could save close to $3 million in taxes without reducing services, plus the county would have less accounting. Maybe they would save money and reduce taxes as well. Stan Shadwell Pierce Township

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Auto repair opens second location By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com

Hytech Automotive has been in business as a fullservice auto repair shop in Batavia since 2007. In July, owner Philip “Steve” Cranfill opened another shop on Ohio Pike in Pierce Township near Amelia. “We were pulling customers from this area,” Cranfill said. “They needed a good auto repair shop on this side of town,” said Sue Day, operations manager.

More info Business: Hytech Automotive Two Locations: 350 W. Main St., Batavia, and 1395 W. Ohio Pike, Pierce Township. Phone: 732-0400 (both locations) Website: http://hytechautomotive.biz Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday. Pierce Township location is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Owner: Philip “Steve” Cranfill Employees: Six at two locations The shops do everything from oil changes to transmission work. An oil change costs $18.95. “We have some of the most competitive labor rates in town,” Day said. The business offers free

pickup and delivery for customers. Day said the shops emphasize honesty and customer service. All used parts are returned to the customer. “We’re a family-run

business,” she said. “We try to keep an open line of communications between the service manager and customer.” The new Pierce Township location looks like a small storefront from the street, but has eight service bays in the rear. There are six employees at the two locations. The mechanics at Hytech all are ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified. Before opening his own shop, Cranfill used to work in the service department at a car dealership.

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Philip “Steve” Cranfill, owner of Hytech Automotive shops in Batavia and Pierce Township, works with a car at the Pierce Township shop. “I realized you could make a living by being honest,” he said. Cranfill hopes to expand to a third location in the future. “We offer high-tech serv-

ice at affordable rates,” he said. For more about your community, visit www.Cincinnati.com/piercetow nship.

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

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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

EXERCISE CLASSES

Zumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road, $5. 379-4900. Anderson Township. Friendly Zumba Fitness Class, 7 p.m., Rplace, 23 Swan Lane, $5. 310-5600; www.zumbawithrobin.webs.com. Amelia.

FOOD & DRINK

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

HOLIDAY - TREES

Krody Christmas Tree Farm, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Krody Christmas Tree Farm, 2929 Bethel Concord Road, Scotch and white pine up to eight feet. Norway spruce up to six feet. Hand saws and twine provided. Bring camcorders to record special moments. $10 any size tree you choose and cut. 734-4145. Bethel. Dirr Nurseries, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dirr Nurseries, 6066 Goshen Road, Thousands of Canann fir, Scotch and white pine; up to 10 feet. Tree cleaning, baling and saws available. Wreaths and balled-and-burlapped trees. Farm animals, Nativity display and hot chocolate. Family tailgate parties welcome. $40 any size. 625-2000; www.dirrnurseries.com. Goshen. Davidson Farm, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Davidson Farm, 1348 Lyons Road, You pick Christmas tree, staff cuts. Colorado blue spruce and Douglas fir. Sizes range 5-10 feet. Call for appointment. $35 and up. 753-4572. Amelia.

RELIGIOUS - COMMUNITY Bethel Kids, 6-7 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 211 E. Plane St., Grades K-5. Bible stories, snacks and games. Transportation available. Free. Reservations required. 734-4271; www.mybethelbaptist.com. Bethel.

SHOPPING

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

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EDUCATION

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

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FOOD & DRINK

Creche Exhibit Luncheon, Noon-2 p.m., Grailville Education and Retreat Center, $15, $8 ages 10 and under. Reservations required. 683-2340. Loveland. Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 450, 450 Victor Stier Drive, Fish, shrimp, chicken and variety of side dishes. Carryout available. Family friendly. $7. 831-9876. Milford. Fish Fry, 6-8 p.m., Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562, 1596 Ohio 131, Fish sandwiches, chicken fingers or six-piece shrimp dinner. $6 and up. 575-2102. Milford.

HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS

Live Nativity, 6-9 p.m., Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road, Church barn. Refreshments. Free, canned food donations requested for Inter Parish Ministries’ food bank. 231-4301. Anderson Township. A River Village Christmas, 6-9 p.m., Downtown New Richmond, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by firetruck and Mayor Romona Carr lights the village Christmas tree, 6:30 p.m. Live Nativity in Haussermann Park. Free hot dogs and hot chocolate, The Landing, 401 Front St. Petting zoo, animal rescue, alpacas, carolers, choirs, crafters and artists, vendors, shuttle bus service along Front Street, train displays, horse drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa in Bandstand, businesses open late, shopkeepers dressed in period costumes-visitors may dress up too. Bid ‘N’ Buy/silent auction at 126 Front St. Presented by Village of New Richmond. 207-3184. New Richmond.

HOLIDAY - TREES

Krody Christmas Tree Farm, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Krody Christmas Tree Farm, $10 any size tree you choose and cut. 734-4145. Bethel. Dirr Nurseries, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dirr Nurseries, $40 any size. 625-2000; www.dirrnurseries.com. Goshen. Davidson Farm, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Davidson Farm, $35 and up. 753-4572. Amelia.

MUSIC - BLUES

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

MUSIC - OLDIES

Elvis Tribute Artist Jim Jones, 9-11 p.m., By Golly’s, 714 Lila Ave., Free. 227-1893. Milford.

TOURS

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

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

Pancake Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Pattison Elementary School, 5330 South Milford Road, Includes Santa shop, vendors and tribute to Elvis by Jim Jones 10:30 a.m. $4. Presented by Pattison PTO. 227-1893. Milford.

HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS

Live Nativity, 6-9 p.m., Clough United Methodist Church, Free, canned food donations requested for Inter Parish Ministries’ food bank. 231-4301. Anderson Township. A River Village Christmas, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Family rides and caroling throughout townload up at Bandstand. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by boat, 11:45 a.m. Reindog and Pet Parade, line-up 2:30 p.m. $1 per pet, begins Main and Front, 3 p.m. Holiday Parade, begins Front and Plum streets, 5:30 p.m., Village of New Richmond, 207-3184. New Richmond.

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New Richmond’s River Village Christmas will be held 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. The event includes Santa and Mrs. Claus, seen here at last year’s Village River Christmas, family rides, caroling throughout town-load up at Bandstand and more. The Reindog and Pet Parade line-up is at 2:30 p.m. Cost is $1 per pet and begins at Main and Front streets at 3 p.m. The Holiday Parade begins at Front and Plum streets at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 207-3184.

HOLIDAY - TREES

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

HOLIDAY - TREES

Krody Christmas Tree Farm, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Krody Christmas Tree Farm, $10 any size tree you choose and cut. 734-4145. Bethel. Spring Grove Farm, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spring Grove Farm, 2088 Bethel-New Richmond Road, Firs, scotch and white pines up to 10 feet. Open until dark. $35 cut-your-own pine or fir Christmas tree any size. 734-4394. New Richmond. Dirr Nurseries, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dirr Nurseries, $40 any size. 625-2000; www.dirrnurseries.com. Goshen. Davidson Farm, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Davidson Farm, $35 and up. 753-4572. Amelia.

NATURE

Earthhuggers, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Indoor discovery time, songs, games, art, hike, snack and story. Topic varies monthly. Ages 3-4. Registration required. 8311711. Union Township. Awareness, 9:3011:30 a.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Story, hike, craft and snack. Topic varies monthly. Ages 5-6. $56, $36 members. Registration required. 8311711. Union Township. Discovery, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Introduction, hike and snack. Topic varies monthly. Ages 7-9. $56, $36 members. Registration required. 831-1711. Union Township. Naturalist Explorers, 1-4 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Ages 10-13. Outdoor skills training, purposeful exploring and guided off-trail forays to provide unique outdoor experiences. $100, $68 members for entire series. Registration required. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

Spring Grove Farm, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spring Grove Farm, $95 blue and white spruce, dug, balled and burlapped; $69-$89 pines and firs, dug, balled and burlapped; $35 cutyour-own pine or fir Christmas tree any size. 734-4394. New Richmond. Dirr Nurseries, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dirr Nurseries, $40 any size. 625-2000; www.dirrnurseries.com. Goshen. Davidson Farm, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Davidson Farm, $35 and up. 753-4572. Amelia.

NATURE

Evergreen Centerpiece, 2 p.m., Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Registration required online by Dec. 12. Festive centerpiece making with locally grown greenery. Ages 12 and up. Bring gloves. $15, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township. M O N D A Y, D E C . 1 3

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

Zumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 3794900. Anderson Township. Friendly Zumba Fitness Class, 7 p.m., Rplace, $5. 310-5600; www.zumbawithrobin.webs.com. Amelia. Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 6-7 p.m., Jazzercise Anderson, $36 per month. 407-9292; www.jazzercise.com. Anderson Township. Zumba Fitness Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Anderson Dance Academy, $50 for 10 classes; $7. 474-7800. Anderson Township.

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EXERCISE CLASSES Friendly Zumba Fitness Class, 7 p.m., Rplace, $5. 310-5600; www.zumbawithrobin.webs.com. Amelia. Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Jazzercise Anderson, $36 per month. 407-9292; www.jazzercise.com. Anderson Township.

FOOD & DRINK Creche Exhibit Luncheon, Noon-2 p.m., Grailville Education and Retreat Center, $15, $8 ages 10 and under. Reservations required. 683-2340. Loveland. WAVE Free Community Dinner, 6 p.m., Milford First United Methodist Church, 541 Main St., Wednesdays Are Very Extraordinary. No church service attached, no reservations needed. All welcome. Family friendly meals. Free; donations accepted. 831-5500; www.milfordfirstumc.org. Milford.

FOOD & DRINK

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

HEALTH / WELLNESS

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

HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS

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

HOLIDAY - TREES

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

HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS

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

KARAOKE & OPEN MIC

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

RECREATION

Bingo at St. Veronica, 5 p.m., St. Veronica Parish, 4473 Mount Carmel-Tobasco Road, Parish Center. Birthday specials, raffle, Lucky . Ages 18 and up. $10, free ages 84 and up. 528-1622; www.stveronica.org. Mount Carmel.

FOOD & DRINK

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

TOURS

New Richmond History Tour via Hay Wagon, 11 a.m., Village of New Richmond, Departs various times from Bandstand, George Street and Susanna Way. 553-4146. New Richmond. S U N D A Y, D E C . 1 2

PROVIDED

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

HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS

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

ART & CRAFT CLASSES Learn Needle Felting: Make Your Own Snowperson, 1-4 p.m., Loveland Art Studios on Main, 529 Main Ave., Lower Level. Create pre-felted roving balls joined and embellished to create unique snow person. $45. Presented by Nieberding Fiber Arts. 722-6719; www.nieberdingfiberarts.com. Loveland.

HOLIDAY - TREES

HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS

MUSIC - JAZZ

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

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

KARAOKE & OPEN MIC

Open Mic Night, 7-11 p.m., Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, Hosted by Bob Cushing. Free. 697-9705. Loveland. Sinatra Night, 6-9 p.m., Tong’s Thai Restaurant, 1055 Main St., With Matt Snow, “The Cincinnati Sinatra.” Dinner available starting at 5 p.m. Family friendly. Free. 248-2999. Milford.

PROVIDED

Kids can take a trip to the North Pole with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s “Holiday Follies 2: A Trip to the North Pole.” Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10; and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at Taft Theatre. It is a celebration of the holidays for children of all ages. Tickets are $20, $18, and $7. Call 513-569-8080 ext. 10 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. There is also a Brunch with Santa at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. For the breakfast only, tickets are $25; for breakfast and the show, $40. Call 513-5698080 ext. 13 for reservations. Children and adults are encouraged to bring new and unwrapped items to the Taft lobby prior to shows, collected for St. Joseph Orphanage. For holiday item requests, visit www.stjosephorphanage.org.

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December 8, 2010

Community Journal

Why does Christmas cause us a certain uneasiness? There’s an aspect of the coming of Christmas that rattles us. We attribute it to our busyness, the expectations, and the expenses incurred. Partly true. But a reflective wisdom suggests something else lies unrecognized in us at this time of year. Psychologists and spiritual directors remind us that no human is all-good or all-bad. Each of us is a mixture of a bright side and a dark side. We have the potential of performing noble altruistic deeds. Or, we can direct our inner energies toward the darker elements of life. Any of us can go either way and be more the sinner or the saint. The Christmas atmosphere and its meaning nudges us toward our bright side. The songs, lights and efforts to help others all tug at our hearts. Higher aspirations come to mind. We look at our spouse and wonder why we don’t love her even more than we do; or how much more we could be involved in the lives

of our kids or our church. W e n o t i c e other people who really have to struggle Father Lou with life Guntzelman because of poverPerspectives ii m shment, unemployment or illness and think, “I ought to help them more.” Christmas is the time we more readily admit to spiritual realities, go to church and desire to live better. But here’s where a deeper dynamic comes into play. The same experts that point out the mixture of good and evil in every person also divulge a strange human trait. We are frightened of the potential for good in ourselves. It is much easier, they say, to get people to eventually admit to the skeletons in their closet than to admit to the bright side dormant within them. Strange

dynamic, isn’t it? Christmas time disrupts this dynamic. It not only reminds us of how much we’re really loved and treasured by God, but it also reminds us how much we can love and positively affect the lives of others. And that’s disturbing. It clashes with our ego, selfishness and darker side. “I wouldn’t want to try and do this good stuff all year long,” we quietly admit, “I’d be walked on, taken advantage of, and it’d be such a struggle. I feel I wouldn’t be myself.” The resolution of this call to altruism then becomes: “It’s better to say I’m really not much, just an average and struggling worldly person – so don’t expect a lot of good from me.” Perhaps this kind of thinking reveals why we’re so obsessed with the scandals and sins of others; why the dirt in the lives of the rich and famous fascinates us; why we look backwards in history and write expose books about statesmen and

Too good of a deal online might lead to counterfeit wares Although most holiday shoppers still like to go to the stores to pick out gifts, a good many are taking to the Internet. Sales are up dramatically but, if you’re not careful, you could end up spending your money on illegal counterfeit goods and copyrighted material. The government just closed 82 websites where sellers were attempting to sell illegal products. But more websites are still operating, so you need to beware. That’s what Joyce Shelton has learned firsthand. She and her daughter wanted to buy some Coach handbags and decided to see what they could find online. “I started online searching outlets just to see if we could find something. From one website to another website this link had popped up,” Shelton said. It was from a website called “CoachBagShow.Com.” “We surfed the site probably 15 to 20 times before we picked out two bags. They were an excellent price. I thought I had come across a genuine Coach outlet,” said Shelton. In order to make certain, she called the woman at the website and says she was assured these are genuine

C o a c h items. Then s h e ordered the purses, paying $59 dolfor Howard Ain lars each of Hey Howard! t h e m . Shelton said she thought she was getting a great deal, adding, “A bag like this you would probably find for $198 and up on the average.” Soon after the handbags arrived Shelton started to notice the stitching on her bag was falling apart. In addition, the snap inside the bag was now just dangling. So, despite the Coach emblem on the bag and the name on the buttons, zippers and rings, Shelton is convinced it’s just a knockoff. Shelton sent an e-mail to the website asking for a refund, but didn’t get it. The company said she could return the bags but warns if she did the bags would probably be confiscated by customs officials. In that case, she wouldn’t get a refund. So, how did the purses get past customs when shipped to Shelton? A close look at the shipping label from China shows it says the

contents are just T-shirts, not purses. “I always make sure I buy good quality bags and that they are genuine. That’s why I was so offended when I found out they were not original,” Shelton said. She’s not the only one. Robin Stith of Delhi Township wrote to me that she had ordered from a different website and said her “Coach” handbag packing slip claimed it was shoes, not purses, inside. She said she thought the handbags were so cheap because they were discontinued, not because they were counterfeit. So, play it safe when shopping online. Check out the websites selling items, and beware if the price seems too good – because they could be selling counterfeits. Don’t use search engines looking for special deals. Instead, go directly to reputable sites with which you’re familiar. Finally, always pay with a credit card, not a debit card. That way, you can dispute the charge should anything go wrong. Howard Ain answers consumer complaints weekdays on WKRC-TV Local 12. Write to him at 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

people who are admired. We’re eager to find blemishes and secret sins. It’s not just to make us look good, but to cynically make us all look bad and hopelessly weak. Then we can excuse ourselves from rising higher. “Look at them! So, do you expect differently from people like us?” we rationalize. When Jesus Christ, the one whose birth we celebrate on Christmas, walked among us, there was an occasion when he looked us in the eye and said in so many words, “You are the salt of the earth, … if you don’t flavor it with good, who will?” Similarly, in his inauguration address in 1994, Nelson Mandela referred to our ten-

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Life

December 8, 2010

Gourmet clones save money, come from the heart It’s a good thing I’ve kicked up my exercise routine. Otherwise, I wouldn’t fit in any of my clothes by Christmas. I ’ m having Rita fun testing Heikenfeld r e c i p e s of Rita’s kitchen and, course, tasting the results. Here are some recent successes.

Gourmet chocolate peppermint fudge sauce

I’m working on a true clone of Williams-Sonoma’s peppermint fudge sauce, which is made by cooking cream, butter, corn syrup, etc. down and then adding chocolate and peppermint oil. My first attempt is what I’m sharing today. It’s a super-easy version that is fool-proof. My tasters loved it. When I refine the true fudge sauce version, I’ll share that, too. 1 cup whipping cream,

unwhipped 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon light corn syrup 2 cups high quality chocolate chips (I used Kroger private selection 43 percent cacao semi-sweet) 11⁄2 to 2 teaspoons peppermint extract

I like to give this with a loaf of Italian bread or crackers.

Diabetic celery seed dressing for slaw

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

Bring cream to a boil in large saucepan. Remove from heat, whisk in butter and corn syrup. Whisk in chips. Mixture will look runny at first but keep whisking and it will get smooth and silky. Stir in extract. Cool and store in fridge. Warm before serving to make it pourable.

Antipasto in a jar makes a great gift.

Rita’s blog

Mix together:

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

Antipasto in a jar

Go to taste on the herbs and spices. Use your favorite veggies and cheeses, as well. A little more or less of any ingredient is OK. Leave out meat for a vegetarian version. Mozzarella balls – a dozen or so mini balls 8 oz. or so cheddar cheese cubes or cheese of your choice 1 bell pepper, chunked up 4 oz. small whole mushrooms, or large ones sliced 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered Handful of shredded or sliced carrots 1 cup or so olives

COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD

2 celery ribs sliced into ⁄2-inch pieces 1 cup pepperoni sticks, salami, etc. (opt.) 1 teaspoon or so dry onion flakes or 2 tablespoons chopped onion Italian seasoning to taste, start with 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon powdered garlic or up to 1 tablespoon fresh chopped 1 ⁄4 to 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (opt. but good) 1

Pour over to coat:

Favorite bottled Italian, Greek or vinegar and oil dressing, or homemade. When ready to give, pour into pretty jar, and add more dressing to cover if necessary. Make up the gift and give within a couple of days, and note on the gift tag that the antipasto should be kept in the refrigerator.

⁄2 cup vinegar – cider or clear 1 ⁄2 to 3⁄4 cup water 1 ⁄2 cup Splenda or less to taste 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt or substitute 1 ⁄2 to 1 teaspoon celery seed Squirt of Dijon mustard or 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard Combine everything in pan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool. Great over chopped slaw mix (about 4 cups). Can marinate up to a day.

To make dressing for greens:

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

Blue ribbon chili con carne

A version of this won a blue ribbon years ago at River Downs. For Janet. 2 lbs. ground chuck

1 large onion, diced 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 46 oz. tomato juice 1 pound can spicy chili beans, undrained 1 tablespoon chili powder or more to taste Crushed red pepper to taste Salt to taste 1 ⁄2 cup uncooked macaroni, added during the last 20 minutes (opt) Fry meat, onion and garlic and drain. Add all ingredients and bring to boil. Reduce and simmer uncovered at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with shredded cheddar.

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Go to my online column for Ruth Ann Rooks’ chili con carne recipe. Ruth Ann, a Clermont County reader, found this in her mother’s recipe book “made in the 1920s from newspaper clippings.” Ruth Ann makes this recipe for her family today. You’ll also find diabetic salad dressings, sides and sweets. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. E-mail columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.

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December 8, 2010

RELIGION Belfast United Methodist Church

Belfast United Methodist Church is hosting a Community Breakfast from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at the church. It is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted. A Community Christmas Cantata “Rise Up! A New Light-A-Comin,’ Sending the Light of Christmas

into the World” will be performed at the Sunday, Dec. 12, worship service at 9:15 a.m. It will feature guest singers from the local community and church choir. It is free, and open to the public to celebrate Christmas in song. A luncheon will be served afterwards. A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24.

The church is located at 2297 Ohio 131, Goshen; 625-8188.

Grace Baptist Church

The church is having a Christmas Drive-Thru from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11. There will be caroling, cookies and candy canes. The church is at 1004 Main Street, Milford;

www.gracebaptistmilford.org.

First Baptist Church of Milford

The choir, orchestra and cast will present “Four Tickets to Christmas” at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at the church. The performance is free and everyone is welcome. This musical is set in 1905. When a

Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church

touring musical family finds no place to go for Christmas, they return to their grandparents’ farm in northern Ohio. It is an inspiring uplifting story that the entire family will enjoy. New songs and familiar carols are woven together with a turn-of-the-century flavor appropriate for the era. The church is at 1367 Woodville Pike, Milford; 575-1705.

The church is having free pictures with Santa from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at the church. Call 403-6096 with more information. The church is at 2873 Ohio 132 South, New Richmond.

UNITED METHODIST

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

LETTER TO SANTA

Dear Santa, My name is Maria. I am 3 years old. I just love princesses!! Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella are my favorites. I Maria tried to be good all year. Could you please bring me princess toys this year. My favorite colors are pink and purple. Mommy will help me leave a snack for you and the reindeer. Thank you, Maria, 3 Amelia

Donations sought to help in foster care The Clermont County Community Toy Chest needs around 350 sponsors to provide holiday gifts to children in the care of the Clermont County Department of Job and Family Services. If interested in sponsoring a child this holiday season, contact Sanna Gast with the Clermont County Community Toy Chest at (513) 732-7264. Checks can be mailed to the Community Toy Chest, 2400 Clermont Center Drive, Suite 206C, Batavia, Ohio 45103. Packages can be either delivered to Clermont County Children’s Protective Services (CPS), 2400 Clermont Center in Batavia, or call (513) 7327264 to arrange to have someone pick-up the items All wrapped gifts must be received at CPS by Dec. 17 to ensure they will be delivered to the children in time for Christmas.

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

CLOUGH PIKE BAPTIST CHURCH 1025 CLOUGH PIKE

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

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

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

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

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

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844 State Rt. 131

1/2 mile east of Route 50 Sunday School 9:30a Sunday Worship 10:30a Youth Worship 10:30a Nursery provided.

513 831 0196

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

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

OWENSVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

BAPTIST BATAVIA BAPTIST TEMPLE

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

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

Reaching the Heart of Clermont County

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GOSHEN 1828 Woodville Pike • 625-5512 Pastor Junior V. Pitman Sunday School – 10:00am Morning Worship – 11:00am Prayer Time – 5:30pm Sunday Evening – 6:00pm WED. Prayer & Bible Study – 7:00pm Nursery provided for all services

212 Prather Rd. Felicity, OH Pastor: Chad Blevins 876-2565

Sunday School Sunday Worship Sunday Eve. Childrens Mission Sunday Eve. Adult Discipleship Sunday Eve. Worship Wed. Eve. Adult Bible Study

9:45am 10:45am 6:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

LINDALE BAPTIST CHURCH

3052 ST. RT. 132 AMELIA, OH 45102 Pastor John Davis 797-4189 Sunday School..............................9:30am Sunday Morning Worship............10:30am Sunday Evening Worship...............6:30pm Wednesday Prayer Service ...........7:00pm Wednesday Youth Group...............7:00pm www.lindalebaptist.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC Saint Mary Church,Bethel 3398 Ohio SR 125 Phone 734-4041 Rev. Michael Leshney, Pastor Saturday Mass – 5:00 PM Sunday Mass – 10:30 AM www.stmaryparishfamily.org

Saint Peter Church

1192 Bethel-New Richmond Rd New Richmond, Ohio 45157 Phone 553-3267 Rev. Michael Leshney, Pastor

Saturday Mass - 5:00 PM Sunday Masses – 8:30 & 11:00 www.stpeternewrichmond.org

LUTHERAN

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

UNITED METHODIST Amelia United Methodist C h ur c h

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

You Are Invited! Sunday School ~ 9:30 am Classes for every age group

Experience the Light and Sound of God You are invited to the ECK Worship Service Second Sunday of Each Month 11:00 am - Noon Anderson Center Station 7832 Five Mile Road Cincinnati, OH 45230 1-800-LOVE GOD www.Eckankar.org Local (513) 674-7001 www.eck-ohio.org

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ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH & ST. THOMAS NURSERY SCHOOL 100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park,OH 831-2052

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Something for children at each service

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

FIRST CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

A Loving Church in Jesus’ Name Sunday School..............................10:00AM Sunday Morning Worship..............10:45AM Thurs Prayer & Bible Study..............7:00PM Nursery Provided for Sunday Morning Worship www.FirstChurchofJesusChrist.org 6208 Guinea Pike, Milford, Ohio 45150 Pastor: Melvin Moore Church: 513-575-5450

Prayer and Fasting Wednesday at 6:00pm

Pastor Mike Smith

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SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES

A Blend of contemporary and traditional styles, with a relevant message for today! Nursery / Children’s Church during 10:45 Worship Service www.ameliaumc.org

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Armstrong Chapel

United Methodist Church 5125 Drake Road, Indian Hill *** Please Join Us Dec. 12 for CELEBRATION SUNDAY In Our New and Expanded Worship, Youth and Education Centers. 10 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Reception and Tours 1-3 p.m. Open House BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 W. Plane St. Bethel, Ohio 513-734-7201 www.bumcinfo.org Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45am Contemporary Worship 9:30amSunday School For All Ages: 9:30 & 10:45am Nursery Care for Age 3 & under Full Program for Children, Youth, Music, Small Groups & more Handicapped Accessible PASTORS: Bill Bowdle -Sr. Pastor Steve Fultz - Assoc. Pastor; J. D. Young - Youth Pastor Janet Bowdle - Children’s Pastor

2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301 Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery PASTOR JONATHAN KOLLMANN

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

Trinity United Methodist “Encircling People with God’s Love” Traditional Worship.......8:15am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship..................9:30am Sunday School...............................9:30am Nursery Available 5767 Pleasant Hill Rd (next to Milford Jr. High) 513-831-0262 www.trinitymilford.org

Williamsburg United Methodist Church

Welcomes You

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

330 Gay Street, Williamsburg, OH 45176

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

EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Amelia-Olive Branch Road

732-1400

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

513-735-2555

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

A New Life - A New Prospective A New Song Pastor: Michael Fite info: 753-3159 3868 McMan Rd., Withamsville, OH 45245 (behind the Water Works car wash) Sunday Worship. 10:00am www.newsongohio.com

PRESBYTERIAN (USA) LOVELAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

A Loving, Praying, Caring Church Join us for Sunday Services

Worship Service ...................... 10:00am Church School......................... 11:15am CONNECT Youth Service........ 6-8pm Fellowship/Coffee Hour after Worship Nursery Provided/Youth Group Activities 360 Robin Av (off Oak St) Loveland OH

683-2525

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Amelia/Withamsville - 3mi. East of I-275

Bethel Nazarene Church Rev. Scott Wade, Senior Pastor Rev. Cynthia Church, Discipleship Pastor Rev. Dale Noel, Congregational Care Pastor Rev. Kent Davenport, Youth Pastor SUNDAY: Sunday School (All Ages) Worship Service Children’s Worship. (1st-5th Grades) Discipleship Hour Nursery Care Provided Handicapped Accessible MONDAY: Ladies’ Bible Study/Prayer Group WEDNESDAY: ‘Bethel Chapel’ Prayer Service Youth Group - Grades 6-12

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NAZARENE

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25 Amelia Olive Branch Rd.

Sunday 10:30am ... Holy Eucharist 10:30am...Sunday School (Lil’ Samaritans) Dec 5 2:00pm..Carol Sing & Cookies Handicap Accessible 513-753-4115 www.GoodSamaritanEpiscopal.org

Contemporary Service.......................9:00am Traditional Service.......................10:30am

Sunday Morning 10:00AM

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Sunday Worship 10:30 AM Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM (Wed) Thomas J. Trunnel, Pastor

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

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Dear Santa, I have been a very good boy this year. I shared my toys with my friends, Rocco, Will, Alivia, Elijah, Carson and Audrey, and I did my best to mind Isaiah my mommy and daddy. I say my prayers before I eat, and every night before bed. Finally, I love Jesus, and try to do what He would want me to everyday. This Christmas, what I really want is more trains for my Thomas collection, and maybe even a train table. Thomas is my very favorite, and I play with my trains everyday. I also love Toy Story, and would love to have Woody and Buzz action figures to play with as well. Last, I love watching Veggie Tales movies with my mommy and daddy. Please be careful this year, and thank you for all you do to make Jesus' Birthday so much fun! Love, Isaiah, 22 months P.S. For character references, please contact Nana, Pappa, Mammaw or Pappaw

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THE AMELIA

Incidents/investigations Burglary

Entry made into residence at 29 Tall Trees, Nov. 18.

Menacing

Female was threatened at 11 Cecelia, Nov. 16. Female was threatened at 11 Cecelia B-10, Nov. 19.

Theft

Money taken; $200 at 35 S. Deercreek, Nov. 18.

BATAVIA

Incidents/investigations Criminal damage

Glass broken in door at 180 Broadway, Nov. 8.

Theft

ATM card taken at 110 Wood St., Nov. 10. 1990 Nissan taken at 100 Broadway, Nov. 10.

NEW RICHMOND Records not available

PIERCE TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Robert J. Shelton, 27, lka 3597 Merwin Ten Mile Road, obstructing official business, disorderly conduct, Nov. 14. John R. Pribble, 43, 1751 E. Ohio Pike No. 203, warrant, Nov. 15. Shene R. Williams, 23, 3420 Ohio 132, theft, Nov. 14. Lisa M. Hileman, 42, 986 Ohio Pike No. 2, assault, theft, domestic violence, Oct. 30.

Incidents/investigations Assault

Female was assaulted at 3769 Arcadia Lane, Nov. 16.

Burglary

Door busted in at 1276 Ohio 749, Nov. 17.

Criminal damage

Vehicle keyed at area of Ohio Pike at Amelia Olive Branch, Nov. 17. Flag damaged at 3623 Black Jack Trail, Nov. 18.

Criminal trespass

Trespassing at Dog Park at St. Andrews Drive, Nov. 18.

Theft

Tools, etc. taken from vehicle; $750 at 1259 Ohio Pike, Nov. 12.

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Child’s roller coaster, etc. taken at 3549 Royal Stewart, Nov. 12. Merchandise taken from Walmart; $126 at Ohio Pike, Nov. 13. Trailer and money taken; $1,600 at 1751 E. Ohio Pike, Nov. 14. Merchandise taken from Walmart; $66 at Ohio Pike, Nov. 14. Tricycle taken at 1751 E. Ohio Pike No. 156, Nov. 17.

UNION TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Samuel Queener, 43, 823 Picket Way, driving under influence, Nov. 13. Mark D. Adams, no age given, 498 Piccadilly, drug paraphernalia, Nov. 13. Robert A. Tunney, 29, 515 Piccadilly, recited, Nov. 13. Candace Pelcha, 20, 824 Clough No. 3, marijuana possession, Nov. 14. Jennifer D. Hauser, 35, 14 Drake Drive, driving under suspension, Nov. 14. Shawn M. Lorenzen, 24, 83 Sierra Court, open container, driving under suspension, drug possession, tampering with evidence, Nov. 14. Allicia K. Cantrell, 21, 648 Terrace View, warrant, Nov. 14. Amanda R. Henderson, 22, 5669 Bigam Road, drug instrument, theft, obstructing official business, Nov. 13. Alan Delisle, 31, 745 Rue Center, leaving scene, Nov. 21. Kary A. Chappell, 36, 4227 E. Fork Park Drive, driving under suspension, Nov. 20. Stephen Waddell, 58, 1958 Lindale Nicholsville, no drivers license, Nov. 17. Ortega Irineo, 48, 4573 Summerside, no drivers license, Nov. 18. Sonya K. Vaughn, 24, 3372 Ohio 222, open container, Nov. 19. Nathan R. Vaughn, 29, 185 Savannah, open container, Nov. 19. Sandra Titcomb, 46, lka 550 Anchor Drive, theft, Nov. 18. Megan M. McDonald, 19, 2374 Flora St., drug possession, Nov. 18. Scott A. Diebel, 19, 1097 Will-O-Eee, drug paraphernalia, Nov. 18. Thomas A. Stansbury, 49, 716 Old Ohio 74, driving under suspension, Nov. 19. Paul A. Dean Jr., 18, 1026 Clough, warrant service, Nov. 17. Cory J. Lewis, 21, 5572 Montgomery Road, warrant service, Nov. 17. Bryant R. Parks, 29, 418 Market St., warrant service, Nov. 18. Juvenile, 16, disorderly conduct, Nov. 16.

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Criminal damage

Eric Nicholas Bestfelt, 26, 2320 Ohio 232, New Richmond, possessing drug abuse instruments, possession of drugs - heroin, possession of drugs at 1269 Old Ohio 74, Batavia, Nov. 25. Nicole Sturgill, 20, 96 Sierra Court, Batavia, forgery, receiving stolen property at 4174 Half Acre Road, Batavia, Oct. 12. Dale R. Reynolds, 44, 4460 Timber Glen Drive, Batavia, forgery at 4174 Half Acre Road, Batavia, Nov. 28. Bryan Farmer, 36, 455 Gilpin Drive, Springboro, passing bad checks at 191 E. Main St., Batavia, Nov. 28. Roger Stiger, 20, 79 Amelia Olive Branch Road, Amelia, theft at 4037 Woods Mill Road, Batavia, Nov. 24. Robert M. Albers, 28, 2552 Old Ohio 32, Batavia, sexual imposition at 100 University Lane, Batavia, Nov. 23. Jason Wayne Allen, 25, 3910 Old Savannah Drive, Apt 4, Cincinnati, aggravated menacing, aggravated riot at 1797 Antioch Road, Hamersville, Nov. 21. Alana Maloney, 18, 4458 Glendale Drive, Batavia, aggravated riot at 1797 Antioch Road, Hamersville, Nov. 22. Alana Maloney, 18, 4317 Beechmont, Cincinnati, drug paraphernalia at 1386 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Nov. 21. Megan M. Hunt, 22, 3854 Fox Trail, Amelia, aggravated riot at 1797 Antioch Road, Hamersville, Nov. 22. Juvenile, 15, criminal damaging/endangering, Williamsburg, Nov. 22. Juvenile, 15, domestic violence, Williamsburg, Nov. 22. Juvenile, 14, disorderly conduct, Batavia, Nov. 22. Jason Todd Evick, 36, 2883 Ohio 132, New Richmond, domestic violence at 2076 Natchez Trace, Batavia, Nov. 22. Amber L. Monk, 27, 3011 Fair Oak, Amelia, theft at 3009 Fair Oak Road, Amelia, Nov. 28. Timothy Reichardt, 44, 4485 Pearl Street, Batavia, domestic violence at 4323 Cordial Place, Batavia, Nov. 22. Nathan R. Vaughn, 29, 185 Savannah Circle, Batavia, domestic violence at Ohio 222 and Stonegate Farms, Batavia, Nov. 23. Tyler Liming, 18, 225 Savannah Circle, Batavia, possession of drugs - marijuana at 400 University Lane, Batavia, Nov. 24. Bradley Podolsky, 40, 6134 Belfast Road, Goshen, fugitive from justice at 4430 Ohio 222, Batavia, Nov. 24. Jacob W. Gill, 24, 1421 Old Ohio 74, Batavia, receiving stolen property at 1421 Old Ohio 74, Batavia, Nov. 27. William Koller, 22, 500 University, Batavia, assault at 500 University Lane, Batavia, Nov. 27. Terry Lee Hoskins, 47, 2141 Ohio Pike, Amelia, domestic violence at 2141 Ohio Pike, Batavia, Nov. 27. Charles Nicholas Allen, 27, 2191 Ohio Pike Lot 137, Amelia, drug paraphernalia, open container liquor, possession of drugs - marijuana at

TV, lamp and medication taken at 484 Old Ohio 74 No. 303, Nov. 17. Rock thrown through window at 484 Old Ohio 74, Nov. 18. Door damaged on vehicle at Eastgate Mall at Eastgate Blvd., Nov. 18.

Criminal trespass

Trespassing on property at 4277 Bantam, Nov. 14.

Domestic violence

At Eastwood Drive, Nov. 17.

Misuse of credit card

Female stated ID used with no authorization at 630 Carefree, Nov. 18.

Theft

Septic tank motor taken; $1,000 at 4952 Nutmeg Knoll, Nov. 14. GPS unit taken from vehicle at 996 Kennedy’s Landing, Nov. 12. Theft of electrical services reported at 498 Piccadilly, Nov. 10. Clothing taken from Kohl’s; $187 at Eastgate Blvd., Nov. 13. Wallet left, and credit card used with no authorization at 509 Ohio Pike, Nov. 15. Computer and phone taken from vehicle at Glen Este High School at Gleneste Withamsville Road, Nov. 18. Merchandise taken from Sears; $65 at Eastgate Blvd., Nov. 17.

WILLIAMSBURG

Arrests/citations

Juvenile, 13, disorderly conduct, Nov. 9. Shaunaleetee M. Frisby, 27, 242 S. 6th St., warrant, Nov. 14. Juvenile, 16, disorderly conduct, Nov. 16.

Incidents/investigations Disorderly conduct

Student behaved in turbulent manner at Genesis Center at 549-B W. Main St., Nov. 9. Student threatened another, etc. at Genesis Center at 549-B W. Main St., Nov. 16.

Theft

Change taken from vehicle; $15 at 776 Smith St., Nov. 10. Money taken from vehicle; $10 at 155 Concord Sq., Nov. 10. Jewelry taken; $1,000 at 242 S. 6th St., Nov. 14.

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2141 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Nov. 27. Karl E. Wessel, 26, 1307 U.S. 52, New Richmond, arson at Boat Run Lane/U.S. 52, New Richmond, Nov. 27. Christopher A. Smith, 20, 2191 Ohio Pike Lot 36, Amelia, drug paraphernalia at 2191 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Nov. 27. Michael W Abbott, 27, 1266 Pineforest Drive, Amelia, criminal damaging/endangering at 14 Sulphur Springs, Batavia, Nov. 27. Juvenile, 13, unruly juvenile offenses, Amelia, Nov. 28.

At 191 E. Main St., Batavia, Oct. 20.

Incidents/investigations Arson

At 3975 Piccadilly Circle, Cincinnati, Nov. 23.

Assault

At 1269 Old Ohio 74, Batavia, Sept. 1.

At Boat Run Lane/U.S. 52, New Richmond, Nov. 27.

At 2780 Lindale Mt. Holly Road, Amelia, Nov. 22. At 4726 Hawley Road, Batavia, Nov. 24. At 500 University Lane, Batavia, Nov. 26.

Breaking and entering

At 1230 Riebel Ridge Road, New Richmond, Nov. 23. At 5645 Newtonsville Hutchinson Road, Batavia, Nov. 22. At 2193 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Nov. 26.

Burglary

At 214 2nd Street, Moscow, Nov. 22. At 3653 Ohio 222, Batavia, Nov. 26. At 4302 Batavia Meadows Drive, Batavia, Nov. 28. At 4764 Hawley Road, Batavia, Nov. 22.

Criminal damaging/endangering

At 3442 Musgrove Road, Williamsburg, Nov. 28. At 14 Sulphur Springs, Batavia, Nov. 27. At 1408 Whitaker Lane, Amelia, Nov. 25. At 218 Park Meadows, Batavia, Nov. 25. At 2191 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Nov. 23. At 2191 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Nov. 27. At 354 Seneca Drive, Batavia, Nov. 27. At 3563 Jackson Pike, Williamsburg, Nov. 22. At 4087 Zagar Road, Batavia, Nov. 26. At 4446 Sharps Cutoff, Batavia, Nov. 23. At 4654 Ohio 276, Batavia, Nov. 22. At 4700 Ohio 276, Batavia, Nov. 27.

Criminal mischief

At 121 Santa Maria Drive, Amelia, Nov. 24.

Disorderly conduct

At 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia, Nov. 22.

Domestic violence

At Ohio Pike, Batavia, Nov. 27. At Jackson Pike, Williamsburg, Nov. 22. At Cordial Place, Batavia, Nov. 22. At Natchez Trace, Batavia, Nov. 22. At Ohio 222 and Stonegate Farms, Batavia, Nov. 23.

Drug paraphernalia

At 1386 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Nov. 22. At 2141 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Nov. 27. At 2191 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Nov. 27.

Endangering children

At 2755 Old Ohio 32, Batavia, Nov. 25.

Forgery

At 4174 Half Acre Road, Batavia, Sept. 24.

Fugitive from justice

At 4430 Ohio 222, Batavia, Nov. 24.

Gross sexual imposition

At 100 University Lane, Batavia, Nov. 20.

At 2755 Old Ohio 32, Batavia, Nov. 25.

Menacing

At 5 Lori Lane, Amelia, Nov. 27.

Misuse of credit card

At 3009 Fair Oak Road, Amelia, Nov. 22.

Notice of change of address

At 3975 Piccadilly Circle, Cincinnati, Nov. 23.

Open container liquor

At 2141 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Nov. 27.

Passing bad checks

Periodic verification of address

Possessing drug abuse instruments Possession of drugs

At 1269 Old Ohio 74, Batavia, Sept. 1. At 2141 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Nov. 27. At 400 University Lane, Batavia, Nov. 24. At 1269 Old Ohio 74, Batavia, Sept. 1.

Receiving stolen property

At 1421 Old Ohio 74, Batavia, Nov. 26. At 4174 Half Acre Road, Batavia, Sept. 24.

Runaway

At 7 Montgomery Way, Amelia, Nov. 22.

Sexual imposition

At 100 University Lane, Batavia, Nov. 20. At 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia, Nov. 23.

Theft

At 2260 Snyder Road, Batavia, Nov. 28. At 3209 Marshall Drive, Amelia, Nov. 23. At Whispering Trees Sub, Amelia, Nov. 27. At 12 Pine View Drive, Amelia, Nov. 25. At 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia, Nov. 24. At 1421 Old Ohio 74, Batavia, Nov. 26. At 1439 Buxton Meadows, Batavia, Nov. 22. At 1958 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Nov. 22. At 2029 Cristata Court, Amelia, Nov. 24. At 206 East Fork Crossing, Batavia, Nov. 26. At 2199 Winemiller Lane, Batavia, Nov. 25. At 2260 Snyder Road, Batavia, Nov. 28. At 2478 Ohio 132, New Richmond, Nov. 28. At 2755 Ohio 132 Lot 97, New Richmond, Nov. 22. At 3009 Fair Oak Road, Amelia, Nov. 22. At 33 Martha Jean, Batavia, Nov. 23. At 3533 Bootjack Corner Road, Williamsburg, Nov. 23. At 40 Lucy Run Road, Amelia, Nov. 24. At 4037 Woods Mill Road, Batavia, Oct. 29. At 4174 Half Acre Road, Batavia, Sept. 24. At 700 University Lane, Batavia, Nov. 27.

Unauthorized use of motor vehicle At 3687 Charter Oak St., Amelia, Nov. 23.

Unruly juvenile offenses

At Amelia Olive Branch at Lucy Run, Amelia, Nov. 28.

Vandalism - property used for business, $500 or more in value

At 2000 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Nov. 23.

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AMELIA VILLAGE

6 Parkwood Place, The Drees Co. to Rosario & Theodore Sczepanik Jr., $139,090. 135 Woodside Park, The Drees Co. to Cynthia Gale McGraw, $74,055.

BATAVIA TOWNSHIP

2040 Grandview Lane, Estate of John Wilson to Kenneth Losekamp, 22.0000 acre, $99,000. 2023 Mistletoe Court, The Huntington National Bank to Alan Hannan, 2.6260 acre, $12,100. 3497 Ohio 132, U.S. Bank NA, as trustee to Richard Partin, $38,750. 3960 Ohio 132, Estate of John Wilson to Wincent & Victoria Front, 27.1160 acre, $308,000. 4612 Steeplechase Drive, Fischer Single Family Homes II LLC to Wendy & Michael Mencsik II, 0.2860 acre, $270,125. 1505 Thornberry Road, Aimee Morris, et al. to U.S. Bank NA, as Indenture trustee, 0.2920 acre, $120,000. 1223 Traditions Turn, Fischer Single Family Homes II LLC to James & Jennifer Durham, 0.4034 acre, $251,950. 1437 Woodbury Glen Drive, NVR Inc. to Todd & Trena Raby, 0.3207 acre, $225,000.

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On the record DEATHS Thomas M. Baker

Thomas M. Baker, 61, of Williamsburg Township died Nov. 30. Survived by wife, Debra Hall Baker; stepchildren, John and Rob Partin; and grandchildren, Cheyenne Colley, Skye, Matthew and Autumn Partin. No services were held.

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

Arthur L. Long

Erwin C. “Win” Buehler, 65, of New Richmond died Nov. 20. Survived by wife, Linda Buehler; children, Kim (Marty) Hanrahan, Scott (Jill) Buehler and Emily Buehler; siblings, Jim (Angie) Buehler, Roger (Cheryl) Buehler and Elaine (Jim) Sanker; and grandchildren, Jack, Sam, Jonah, Manny and Oliver. Preceded in death by father, Erwin Buehler; and mother, Lillian Hatcher. Services were Nov. 24 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

Arthur L. Long, 87, of Union Township died Nov. 25. Survived by sons, Arthur “Steve” (Teresa) Long, Jeffrey (Emma) Long and Michael (Kathy) Long; daughters, Michele (Michael) Lavatori and Beth (Ray) Conway; and grandchildren, Jeffrey, Patrick, Lauren, Kara, Marisa, Ashley, Makenna and Emma. Preceded in death by father, Arthur A. Long; and mother, Irene Sandker. Services were Nov. 30 at All Saints Lutheran Church. Memorials to: Clermont Senior Services, 2085 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive, Batavia, OH 45103.

Elsie Mae Halbritter

Hunter Allen Neal

Erwin C. Buehler

Elsie Mae Halbritter, 78, of Batavia died Nov. 27. Survived by sons, Darrell Warman, Ray Warman, Dan Warman and David Warman; daughters, Lovinda Jones, Beverly Hopkins, Bonita Bristle, Donna Hector and Karen Michels; brothers, Lonzo Clark and Arthur Clark; sisters, Myrtle Perry, Evelyn Parks, Jewel Parks, Ruby Fryman and Dessel Clark; 27 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Guy Halbritter; daughter, Sandra Bridges; and parents, George and Davie Clark.

Hunter Allen Neal of New Richmond died Nov. 29. Survived by parents, Kristin G. (nee Coburn) and Justin Neal; and grandparents, James and Teresa Coburn, Jay David Neal and Carla Renee Hollins. Services were Dec. 1 at Tate Township Cemetery, Bethel.

Donald Marty Ring

Donald Marty Ring, 95, of Milford died Nov. 29. Survived by son, Robert (Bonnie) Ring of Williamsburg; and grandson, Sean.

Residential

Buckler Road, Monroe Township, $50,000. Christine Kruze, et al, Cincinnati, HVAC 958 Old Ohio 52, New Richmond Village. Anne Williams, Amelia, HVAC, 1869 Concord Road, Amelia, Ohio Township. Robert Strahm, Amelia, HVAC, 1512 Ohio 749, Pierce Township. Hunter Custom Homes, New Richmond, deck, 771 Dorgene Lane, Union Township, $12,000. JSF, Cincinnati, alter, 5141 Chukker Point, Union Township, $14,000.

IN THE COURTS Preceded in death by wife, Luzetta Egan Ring. Services were Dec. 2 at Evans Funeral Home.

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

Lawrence E. Wiehoff

State Farm Fire and Casualty Insurance Company vs. Michelle Shaw, other tort Total Quality Logistics vs. Stone Road Transportation Inc., other tort Patricia Helterbran vs. Georgia Pacific Corporation and Marsha P. Ryan, worker’s compensation Amy Phillips vs. Marsha P. Ryan Administrator Ohio Bureau of Workers and Pickard Enterprises LLC, worker’s compensation Wanda Donaldson vs. GMRI Inc. and Marsha P. Ryan Administrator Bureau of Workers, worker’s compensation Household Realty Corporation vs. Vincent Garrison, et al., worker’s compensation Deutsche Bank National Trust Company vs. Timothy W. Petrey, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA ND vs. Greg A. Roshon, et al., foreclosure Huntington National Bank vs. Nancy L. Anderson and Harold K. Anderson III, foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Debra K. Kerns, et al., foreclosure GMAC Mortgage LLC vs. Lori T. Moore, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Jeanne M. Townsley Smith, et al., foreclosure CIT Small Business Lending Corporation vs. ABE TEC MFG Inc., et al., foreclosure J Cummins Professional Properties Inc. vs. Teresa D. Chisenhall, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Adam M. Howard and Beneficial Financial I Inc., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Tina M. Fogelman, et al., foreclosure Bayview Loan Servicing LLC vs. Goshen Motor Credit LLC, et al., foreclosure Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company National vs. David Michael Chase Jr., et al., foreclosure Jamestown Crossing Condominium Owners Association vs. Randall A. Eades, et al., foreclosure JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Jeffrey J. Bauman, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Paul Presta Jr., et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Rod Bullock, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Anthony R. Vuocolo, et al., foreclosure

Lawrence E. Wiehoff, 81, of Batavia died Nov. 27. Survived by wife, Carol Wiehoff; daughters, Deborah (Robert) Moore, Sandra (Barry) Griefenstine, Lisa (Randy) Perry and Lori (Michael) Dadosky; brother, Stanley (Mary) Wiehoff; grandchildren, Carol (Joshua) Petroff, Adam (Nikki) Moore, Jason Perry, Morgan Dadosky, Alex Moore and Layton Griefenstine; and great-grandson, James Petroff. Preceded in death by father, Stanley Wiehoff; and mother, Pearl May Jefferies. Services were Dec. 1 at T.P. White & Sons Funeral Home. Memorials to: The American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206; or, A Caring Place, 4446 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Road, Cincinnati, OH 45244.

Tanya Lee Winkelbach

Tanya Lee Winkelbach, 65, of Union Township died Nov. 30. Survived by siblings, Rich and Skip Martin and Janet Parrish; and grandchildren, Steven and Samantha. Preceded in death by husband, Steven H. Winkelbach; father, Bud Wollett; and mother, Roxie L. Jenkins. Services were Dec. 3 at Graceland Memorial Gardens. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 452633597.

BUILDING PERMITS Drees Co., Ft. Mitchell, Ky., new, 8 Parkwood Place, Amelia Village, $90,000. Lillian McDonough, Batavia, alter, 2615 Old Ohio 32, Batavia Township. Recker & Boerger, Cincinnati, HVAC, 1327 Hammann Drive, Batavia Township; HVAC, 621 Fern Court, Union Township; HVAC, 523 E. Glen Rose; HVAC, 4228 Clough Lane; HVAC, 3300 Musgrove, Williamsburg Township. Icon Environmental Group, alter, 2050

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Air One, New Richmond, HVAC, 3877 Brigadoon, Union Township. Leonard Birkley, Milford, alter, 572 Dorgene Lane, Union Township. Icon Solar Power, Cincinnati, solar panels, 5187 Miami Hills, Union Township, $20,000. Eastgate Electric, Batavia, alter, 578 Brantner Lane Union Township.

Commercial

State of Ohio, Cincinnati, miscellaneous work- Clermont College, 4200 Clermont College Drive, Batavia Township.

Filings

Wells Fargo Home Loans vs. Ronnie R. Adams, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Christopher M. Catron and Cynthia J. Catron, foreclosure JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Frank Gilbert and Joni Gilbert, foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Traci F. Rutledge, et al., foreclosure Midfirst Bank vs. Paul M. Perry, et al., foreclosure JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Kenneth E. Sands, et al., foreclosure Discover Bank vs. Sonia L. Cassity, other civil Discover Bank vs. Bichquyen T. Dang, other civil Lynn Strotman and Jim Strotman vs. Elizabeth Snodgrass and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, other civil Asset Acceptance LLC vs. David Brewster, other civil International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers vs. Prickel Electric LLC, other civil John R. Jurgensen Company vs. Atlas Excavating Inc. and Hanover Insurance Company, other civil Kevin Addington vs. Steve Crawford, other civil

Divorce

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

Dissolution

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

Indictments

The following people have been indicted by the Clermont County grand jury to the Court of Common Pleas. This means members of the grand jury decided enough evidence has been collected to

warrant filing charges. Kevin J. Heidenreich, 39, 1001 Edgecombe Drive #10, Milford, notice of change of address, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Tracey J. Beam, 41, 2309 Erie Ave., Middletown, forgery, theft, Union Township Police Department. Christopher J. Carriero, 32, 6725 Fairfield Business Center, Fairfield, forgery, theft, Union Township Police Department. Robert L. Stankorb, 19, 4263 Ferguson Drive #6, Cincinnati, theft, grand theft of a firearm, Union Township Police Department. Brittany K. Samuel, 21, 5816 Stonewall Jackson Drive, Milford, possession of heroin, Union Township Police Department. Heather A. Walters, 23, 5942 Harrison Ave. #2, Cincinnati, trafficking in heroin, Union Township Police Department. Michael G. Stamper Jr., 30, 3531 Werk Road, Cincinnati, trafficking in heroin, Union Township Police Department. Curtis E. Smelcer, 31, 989 Joyce Drive, Cincinnati, possession of drugs, Union Township Police Department. Jerome Darnell Cook, 24, 2635 Fernview Court, Cincinnati, possession of drugs, possession of cocaine, possession of heroin, Union Township Police Department. Dawnya Opal Cullum, 28, 1864 Ashbrook Drive, Cincinnati, aggravated possession of drugs, Union Township Police Department. Michelle Smith, aka Crosby, 49, 5147 Monterey Maple Grove, Batavia, theft, Union Township Police Department. Samuel Osborne Wheeler, 38, 3923 Windwood Court, Amelia, theft, Union Township Police Department. Lisa Marie Hileman, aka Miracle, 42, 984 Ohio Pike Apt. 2, Cincinnati, domestic violence, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, Pierce Township Police. Cecil Lee Young, 56, 448 Greenwell Ave., Cincinnati, grand theft, Miami Township Police. Kyle Westley Young, 24, 844 Ohio 133 Lot 4, Felicity, grand theft of a motor vehicle, Felicity Police. Corey W. Holland, 20, 206 W. Lane St., Georgetown, rape, gross sexual imposition, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Roger Adam Stiger, 20, burglary, theft, breaking and entering, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office.

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Community Journal

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December 8, 2010

Bald eagle at East Fork found dead Howdy folks, I was talking to the manager of Eastfork last week and he said they found a dead eagle on one of the walking trails. They have no way to know how the bird was hurt and died. This is a real loss. I was hoping to see the eagle stay here and raise young. They travel through here each year in the spring and again in the fall. In the spring, they are going to the Great Lakes. In the fall, they are going to the south. I have seen several of them. Boy, are they beautiful. The Good Lord knew what a beautiful bird they were when he created them. Deer season is in full season for gun and they are harvesting lots of deer. The deer herd is really much big-

ger than last year. There are going to be some changes next year for checking in your deer. The weather report for Saturday could be some snow flurries. I remember several years ago, while deer hunting, the snow was really coming down. I really enjoyed that hunt even though I didn’t get a deer. Setting watching the snow coming down in the tree tops, I was thinking what a beautiful sight that was. Last Friday Ruth Ann and our two daughters went shopping. They always go the day after Thanksgiving. Our two granddaughters and great granddaughter also went with them. Ruth Ann really enjoys that day with our children. I am always so happy for her to

be with them. They really look after her. Last Friday and Saturday evenings Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus were at the Milford Garden Center and saw several folks. A couple brought their dog to see Santa and get a picture. This lady takes the beautiful dog to a nursing home to see the folks. She said if she is not there on a certain day the nursing home is calling to see why they are not there. This is a very special lady who will take her time and expense to take the dog to see these folks. And the expense to train the dog is not cheap. We also know some other folks who do this, too. The animal was beautiful. They wanted the picture to put on their Christmas cards. Now Santa Claus has been asked for different requests. A man sat on Santa’s lap and asked for a prayer for a job for him to help support his Mother while wiping the tears. So

Santa had a prayer with him. Last week I wrote about an event at the Faith United Methodist Church in Batavia. This year they again are having a Christmas pageant at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, and after that a puppet show. After these programs, there will be refreshments in the church basement. This is always a wonderful time to share with folks and let them know how everyone enjoyed the programs. If you check, probably all the churches will be having a Christmas program. The Bethel United Methodist will be having the children’s program, “The Best Christmas Ever,” at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. The children’s director, Janet, sure does a super job with all the children and they sure love her. She is so concerned with each child. Now is the time to be putting the garden to bed for the winter. Put mulch, lime

and organic fertilizer on. We have put corn fodder on the tractor tires and raised beds then covered them with the organic fertilizer. We made a raised bed this year. It was 8 feet long, 3 feet wide and only 6 inches deep. We planted beets and carrots in it and they sure did good. We will need to make it deeper for the carrots. This is a good way to have fresh carrots to eat. As they start getting taller you need to be thinning them and can have some small carrots to munch on. It is so exciting to be able to go pick garden produce out of your own garden and have good eating. When we put the extra mulch for more depth, there will be good potting soil in the bed, so the carrots can grow longer. The big garden will have taters, sweet taters and lima beans in it. I planted the lima beans in a raised bed this year and they didn’t do much due to the dry weath-

er and the time we p l a n t e d George them. Rooks As I have w r i t t e n Ole before, if Fisherman you have a shut in get them a bird feeder and fill it up then hang it outside where they can see it. Give them a bird book, a pencil and paper so they can write down the names of the different birds they see. This will help them pass the time. Start your week by going to the church of your choice and give the Good Lord all the praise and thanks for your family and all you have. God bless all. More later. George Rooks is a retired park ranger. Rooks served for 28 years with the last five as manager of East Fork State Park.

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ond was the Wolf family of Williamsburg, and third was the Tom Cornwell family of Newtonsville. The best seasonal decorated campsite winners were: First place, the Martin and Lever families of Eastgate; second place, the Boyd family of Mt. Orab; and third, the Reese family of Eastgate. The chili cook-off was won by Cathy Hardin of Mt. Orab, with Rickie Watson of Batavia a close second. Roxie Faubion of Bethel and Dave Pinger of Felicity tied for third. Children’s activities included hayrides, trick or treating, pumpkin carving and scavenger hunts among others. Costume contest winners were:

• Ages 0 to 5 – Faith Jennings of Felicity, Lily Stutz of Amelia, Easton Jennings of Felicity. • Ages 6 to 11 – Grayson McQueary of Bethel, Macy Brown of Batavia, Patrick Salvator. • Ages 12 to 17 – Erin Steelman of Bethel, Erin Cornwell of Newtonsville, Kiara Parks of Amelia. • Adult – Lynn Panno (as Peg Bundy) of Wayne Township, Tracy Ortman of Williamsburg, Liza Boyd of Mt. Orab. In addition, Friday, campers were invited on a hayride to a huge bonfire to partake in listening to ghost stories about Clermont County.

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PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of State Law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner/manager’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at the Uncle Bob’s Self Storage location listed below. And, due notice having been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold at public auction at the below stated location to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on Wednesday, 12/22/2010, 10:00AM, 1105 Old St. Rt. 74, Batavia, Ohio 45103, 513752-8110. Steve Wilson 124 Webster Ave Hamilton OH 45013, house goods, furn, boxes; Sherrill Hondorf 4490 Hartman Lane Batavia OH 45103, housegoods, furn, boxes, appls; Chris Fitzgerald 3409½ North S. St Lot #2 Pensacola FL 32505, housegoods, furn; Gary G. Morton 400 University Drive Apt 114 Batavia OH 45103housegoods. 2937823/609113

PUBLIC NOTICE TO LOW INCOME RENTERS The CLERMONT METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY will be accepting applications for the PUBLIC HOUSING 1, 4 AND 5 BEDROOM WAITING LIST effective December 8, 2010 through December 31, 2010. Applications for the one bedroom waiting list are for the Bethel Woods elderly designated units. Applicants must be 62 years of age or older to apply. Applicants may fill out an application online at the Authority’s website www.clermontmha.org. Applications will no longer be accepted at the Authority’s Administrative Office. Applications must be properly completed to be accepted and only if the family composition and income is within HUD guidelines. If you have any questions, please call the Administrative Office at 513-732-6010 or for the hearing impaired call TDD 7326010. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Housing Opportunity 1001608587

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