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W. Clermont averts ‘fiscal emergency’

School district will carry over $1.8M By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

UNION TWP — .The West Clermont Local School District has dodged a financial bullet. At least for the moment. During the December Board of Education meeting, Treasurer Alana Cropper said the district may have “kicked the can” down the road, but at least for this year and possibly next it won’t face a “fiscal emergency” designation from the state. Cropper “The financial situation is somewhat better than anticipated,” she said. “(However), the district is still in a tight financial situation.” District officials had warned that failure of a 5.8-mill additional tax-hike issue in November could potentially put the district in a state of “fiscal emergency.” A school district can be placed in “fiscal emergency” by the state auditor if both of these conditions exist: (1) An operating deficit has been certified for the current fiscal year by the auditor of state, and the certified operating deficit exceeds 8 per cent of the school district’s general fund revenue for the preceding fiscal year; (2) A majority of the voting electors have not voted in favor of levying a tax that the auditor of state expects will raise enough additional revenue to meet the projected deficit. If the district is placed in the “fiscal emergency” category a five-member commission would be appointed by state and local government to control district finances.

Voters defeated the tax-hike issue in November. However, even with the failure of the tax-hike issue, Cropper said concessions by the district’s teachers’ union – West Clermont Education Association – helped. Cropper, though, cautioned the current financial situation was temporary. She said the district will have a $1.8 million carryover into next year. “That is dangerously low,” she said. Superintendent Keith Kline said the district will make more than $5 million in cuts that include staff reductions, adjustments in health coverage and base and step freezes and other reductions through the 20152016 school year. Board members also discussed declining enrollment numbers during the meeting. Cropper said West Clermont schools lost 475 students in 2013. This trend is not a positive direction, said Board President Doug Young. Board members attribute some of this loss to program cuts – including art, music and physical education at the elementary level – which have been made in the district because of the financial challenges. Transportation and staffing reductions have also been made, said Kline. Outgoing board member JoAnn Beamer said an effort should be made to restore the programs which have been lost. Three previous 10-year additional tax-hike proposals for 7.9 mills were defeated by voters in November 2012, November 2011 and May 2011. A continuing substitute taxhike proposal for 6.91 mills was approved by voters in May 2009. The school board also approved an inside millage move in February of 2010.

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Jungle Jim's in Eastgate is attracting business to the area, Union Township officials say.

Union Township retail center is sold By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com

UNION TWP. — A Florida company with an extensive retail portfolio has bought the Eastgate Station shopping center across the street from Jungle Jim’s International Market. PEBB Enterprises of Boca Raton paid former owner “168 Eastgate LLC” $4.7 million Nov. 26 for the just over 15-acre site at 700 Eastgate South Drive in Union Township, according to the Clermont County auditor’s website. The shopping center is anchored by Michaels and Muenchen’s Furniture-Eastgate and has some vacancies. Union Township Administrator Ken Geis said he and Cory Wright, planning and zoning director, have been working with PEBB Enterprises. “They are a national organization that owns and maintains a significant portfolio of retail property,” Geis said. “We are going to work with the Clermont County commissioners on potentially supporting a community reinvestment area (wherein governments give property owners property tax exemptions if the owners renovate existing buildings or construct new ones) for that project. “In exchange for that, the developer has agreed to invest somewhere between $4 million

and $12 million in that site,” Geis said. Geis said the Eastgate Station area has been lagging behind recent and conGeis tinuing improvements to Jungle Jim’s International Market at 4450 Eastgate South Drive and that this sale should result in positive growth as early as 2014. “Really, that is a direct result of what’s occurred across the street (at Jungle Jim’s),” Geis said. “These folks came in from Florida and commented specifically about the actions and the activities of the board of trustees toward economic development.” Trustee Matt Beamer said it is good to hear that a company wants to develop the property across from Jungle Jim’s. “I kind of thought that would come,” Beamer said. “It’s just a matter of time. “I think it bodes well for the township and really is exactly what we wanted. “I think we can leave the accolades to Jungle Jim’s (and) not just sit here and pat ourselves on the back,” Beamer said. “I think it’s a really big plus and the area is going to be rejuvenated.”

COLLECTION TIME Outgoing West Clermont Local School District Board of Education members Doug Young, JoAnn Beamer and Denise Smith say their farewells during the Dec. 16 school board meeting. Shown from left are Superintendent Keith Kline, board member Tammy Brinkman, Young, Beamer, board member Tina Sanborn and Smith. FORREST SELLERS/THE

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Representatives of PEBB Enterprises could not be reached for comment about their plans for the property in Union Township. But the company’s website says it is a family business that buys, operates and develops commercial property and currently has a portfolio of more than one million square feet of properties throughout Florida. It also has commercial property elsewhere, including in Indianapolis and Austin, Texas, the website says. Union Township and other public agencies were involved in fashioning a plan to help Jungle Jim’s finance an expansion. It called for the Union Township Community Improvement Corporation, the economic-development arm of the township, to ultimately pass along more than $8 million to the township. “The Jungle Jim’s project closed and the money was deposited to the (Community Improvement Corporation) and will ultimately be transferred to the board of trustees,” Geis said. For more about your community, visit www.Cincinnati.com/ UnionTownship. Get regular Union Township updates by signing up for our email newsletter. Visit Cincinnati.com /UnionTownship.

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Union Twp. administrator’s contract extended By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com

UNION TWP. — With just weeks before a new Union Township Board of Trustees takes office, the cur-

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rent Board of Trustees recently granted township Administrator Ken Geis a new contract. But the vote Dec. 12 doesn’t represent a power grab by a lame-duck board determined to tie the hands of the new Union Township Board of Trustees, members of which take office Wednesday, Jan. 1. Trustees Tim Donnellon and Bob McGee, who lost re-election bids in November, and Trustee Matt Beamer, whose term runs through December 2015, voted to extend Geis’ year-

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to-year contract by just a month, to Saturday, Feb. 1. While Geis – who will conBeamer tinue to be paid his former annual salary of $110,000 – and some other officials involved were unable to be reached for comment, the contract says: “The intent of this contract is to ensure an efficient and uninterrupted level of service to Union Township as well as provide security, commitment and severance to the position of township administrator. “It is assumed that the

composition of the board may change during the duration of this agreement for future Geis modifications to this contract. “This document or action by the board of trustees does not confer any additional right or interest that is not permitted by the Ohio Revised Code. “Moreover, this board and subsequent boards shall retain the right to terminate the employment of the administrator, without cause and without a hearing at any time.” The last scheduled meeting of the current

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board of trustees is Thursday, Dec. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Union Township Civic Center at 4350 Aicholtz

Road. Newly elected trustees Lloyd Acres and John McGraw will join Beamer on the board in January. “I am open to all department heads staying on,” McGraw said. “I do not plan any fast decisions. “I will need time to go over budgets and plans of all the departments and take time to properly evaluate all the employees,” McGraw said.

While Acres and McGraw have yet to immerse themselves in their new positions before making decisions, Beamer is supporting Geis. “Mr. Geis has done a wonderful job as our township administrator,” Beamer said. “He has the experience in the business world as well as local government. “He is a true leader (and) fiscal conservative with a great vision for Union Township,” Beamer said. For more about your community, visit www.Cincinnati.com/ UnionTownship. Get regular updates by signing up at Cincinnati.com/ UnionTownship.

Batavia Twp. OKs 2014 expenditures

By Forrest Sellers

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BATAVIA TWP. — A driveway expansion and trail extension are among several projects on tap for 2014. The Batavia Township trustees approved funding for several items during a Dec. 16 meeting. These include: » Expansion of the parking lot at the Batavia Township Community Center. » Extension of the walking trail at the community center. » Equipment for the Service Department. The parking lot will be expanded more than 160 feet, adding an additional

72 parking spaces. This project will cost taxpayers an estimated $95,000, according to Sauls Township Administrator Rex Parsons. Parsons said paving of the driveway may be implemented in conjunction with paving of the township roads to help reduce costs. “(The township) would get a better value for the asphalt by possibly using some of the asphalt that is also being made available for the county roads,” said Parsons.

Township officials have said parking at the center is often at a premium during spring and summer evenings. Expanding the driveway will also provide better access to the new playground, said Trustee James Sauls Jr. A new playground was installed at the center in the fall. Additionally, the walking trail at the community center will be extended an additional 3,775 feet. The current walking trail, which is about 1,800 feet, will be extended through funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources NatureWorks grant. The total estimated

cost for expansion of the perimeter trail, which will be made of asphalt and measure about 6 feet in width, is about $78,000. The NatureWorks grants will provide $40,761 toward the project. The township will pay the remainder of the cost. “(The extended trail) will be a great addition,” said Sauls. Parsons said the trustees also approved paying up to $5,000 for Service Department equipment. This equipment will include a paver, a power washer and a utility truck. Parsons said the township has reduced its appropriations for the coming year.

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After the escape of more than 50 exotic animals from a farm in Zanesville, the state and all Ohio counties are creating a response plan in the case of a similar event. ClerBroughton mont County commissioners created a committee to craft an emergency response plan in case any dangerous wild animals escape or are intentionally released, said Pam Broughton, director of the Clermont County Emergency Management Agen-

The state is requiring all counties to create a team, as part of the Ohio Revised Code, according to the resolution. The committee will draft the response plan, as well as take applications to be part of the Clermont County Dangerous Wild Animal Emergency Response Team. Broughton said the plan is mainly for first responders who would be on the scene to guide them in dealing with the situation. Creating the plan is part of the state’s response to the Zanesville escape in 2011, when Terry Thompson released more than 50 lions, tigers, bears, wolves and monkeys from his Zanesville farm. Thompson then com-

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Pierce Township’s Board of Trustees will conduct a special meeting at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, to conduct final business for the year, discuss personnel matters and conduct any other business to come before the board. An executive session is also planned for employment and compensation discussions. There also will be a Records Commission meeting immediately following the trustees meet-

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Veterans Day salute

Mrs. Cayton's Class: front row: Caleb Boss, left, Carson Maynard, Nick Brannum, Matt Hoyt, Brogan Stapleton, Liam Wille, Luke Barnard, Jack Evans, Jaden Mersman. Back row: Mrs. Cayton, left, Madison McPherson, Brooke Barnard, Maggie Martin, Cely Houchin, Mariah Rapp, Emilee Boston, Sarah Schultz, Elle Jessee and Elaine Aleissa. THANKS TO

Glen Este Middle School students recently celebrated Veterans Day. All students had an opportunity to place flags around the pond and engage with a veteran throughout the day. Students also made thank you cards in social studies classes that were given to veterans.

ANGIE TUCKER

Celebrating the Students placed hundreds of flags around the pond at Glen Este Middle School. THANKS TO DEBBIE ALBERICO

Sgt. Charles Stetson addressed Glen Este Middle School students at the Veterans Day program. THANKS TO DEBBIE ALBERICO

Sister Judy's Class: front and circling to the right: Joe Mulvey, Anthony Preece, Caroline Freede, Olivia Dorschg, Cloe Clark, Eathan Feldkamp, Phoenix Adams, Nicholas Barnard, Carter Kent, Joe Celeste, Cheyenne Tooley, Sister Judy, Zoe Hughes, Jake Barnard, Sophia Brockman, Madison Dunaway, Abby Fogelman and Abbie Feeback.

TEDDY BEAR

ister Judy Crooker and Mrs. Cayton’s kindergarten classes at St. Bernadette School in Amelia recently brought in their bears to celebrated the Teddy Bear, which was invented in honor of President Theodore “T.R.” Roosevelt Jr., who was born on Oct. 27,1858. After Moris Michtom, who created the Teddy Bear, sent one to President Roosevelt with a tag that read “Teddy’s Bear” the president gave Michtom permission to use his name for the toy bear.

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HONOR ROLLS AMELIA HIGH SCHOOL

The following students have earned honors for the first quarter of 20132014.

High Honor Roll 3.5 - 4.0 GPA Brooklyn Marie Adair, McKenna Katherine Adams, Nicole C. Addison, Kaitlyn Nicole Adkins, Sidney Dayle Alexander, Austin James Alldredge, Breanna Maire Allmandinger, Abigail Rose Alsip, Lake Jeffrey Anderson, Carrie Elizabeth Auditore, Jessica Marie Baker, Julia Nicole Bamonte, Joshua David Bartko, Tad Jakeb Bauer, Dana Hartlaub Baurichter, Reyna Lee Beckett, Katie Annette Bender, David Michael Bice, Maggie Leigh Block, Kara Beth Boles, Nicole Antonette Borchers, Kayleen Rochelle Bosby, Katrina Lynn Bratten, Calla Nicole Bross, Abigail Nicole Brown, Allison Leighann Brown, Courtney Taylor Brown, Katie Noelle Brown, Kylie Jean Brown, Yelena Burlak, Jacob Peter Burton, Lindsay Carolyn Buten, Bethany Paige Cahall, Dana Jane Caldwell, Nicolas Evan Calhoun, David Lyle Cann, Cohen Paul Canter, Maria Caprice Cardarelli, John Edward Carrigan, Samuel John Casavant, Thomas Forbes Casavant, Kristina Lyn Cass, Richard James Cass, Lydia Eloise Chamberlain, Logan Marie Chambers, Kama Loren Charles, Heaven Lee Amber Clements, Casandra Maree Cochran, Briell Marie Couch, Kendall Marie Courts, Carina Lynn Covey, Ethan Neal Cox, Hannah Jesse Coyne, Tanner Hayes Croft, Richard T Curtin, Monica Noelle Cusick, Zachary Michael Cusick, Ryan Lee Dailey, Heidi Dallman, Mitchell Gene Dance, Evan James Daniel, Rachel Elizabeth Dapper, Amanda Nicole DeMetro, Henry Stewart DeWald, Kara Nicole Decker, Michael Anthony Diana, Shelby Ann Dick, Jordan Taylor Dickerson, Zane Harper Dixon, Elizabeth Ann Dollenmayer, Taylor Marie Dorsey, Levi Daniel Durst, Madison Mae East, Austin Clark Edwards, Destiny Lynne Emerson, Dylan Harold Emerson, Harley Elizabeth Emmert, Allie Nicole Eshman, Dillan James Evans, Nathan Alexander Fahrnbach, Alazya Necole Farmer, Heather Marie Faulkner, Emily Ann Feldkamp, Travis Ryan Feldkamp, Joanna Patricia Ferro, Hannah Gail Fletcher, Derik James Flora, Micayla Ann Folchi, Matthew Steven Fox, Sahvannah Lynn Fox, Ashley Shae Fraley, Taylor Morgan Gabriel, Alexis Lynn Galligan, Nicholas Patrick Garcia, Brandon Scott Gaynor, Jordan Rae Gilbert, Krista Reede Gilbert, Melissa Rose Goetz, Brooke Marie Gollaway, Adam John Grachek, Greyson Patrick Grandstaff, Abril Guerrero-Lopez, Jacob Dylan Guertin, Cory Nicholas Gulley, Stephen Kyle Haas, Kayla Marie

Hamm, Mason Phillip Hancock, Alex Randall Hankins, Kadie Miran Harp, Sarah Rene Hatcher, Justin Charles Haught, Chandler Joseph Hauke, Clay Aaron Hauser, Daniel Wade Hauser, Carrington Noel Higgins, Carter David Higgins, Chelsea Morgan Hill, Kristina Nicole Hodges, Benjamin Saddler Hofwolt, Jessey Marie Hollingsworth, Alec Brent Holste, Alicia Destiny Holtzclaw, Jeremy Christopher Hopkins, Caitlin Leigh Hopper, Carter William Hounshell, Kevin Wayne House, Alexandra Nikole Howe, Whitley Marie Howe, Evan Tyler Huddilston, Shelby Marie Huebschle, Zachary Jackson Hufford, Christina Jean Hulbert, Alexis Brianne Huser, Adam Charles Huth, Samantha Marie Inman, Shaylin McKae Jackson, Savannah Ashley Jacobus, Cody Mitchell Jandes, Raymond Thomas Jennings, Sariah Ann Jones, Diana Catherine Jordan, Gavin Marshall Joyce, Ariel Christine Justice, Derek Justin Kahle, Kendall Ann Kaiser, Sean Mitchell Kamphaus, Rachel Patricia Kearney, Samuel Joseph Kearney, Sarah Grace Kearney, Kaitlyn Virginia Keene, Kathryn Irene Keene, Kassidy Layne Keiser, Kendall Michelle Keiser, Caitlyn Marie Keith, Connor Samuel Keith, Katrina Sue Kephart, Christopher Lee Kilgore, Laina Kay King, Katelyn Nicole Klayer, Madison Alexis Koehnke, Aspen Marie Kowsky, Aaron Michael Krebiehl, Nicholas Edward Kremer, Bryan Laboy-Crespo, Lindsey Leigh Lang, Kelly Ann Laws, Tara Christine Lay, Brenton Charles Leaman, Hunter Burton Lewis, Lillian Madison Linfert, Jacob Andrew Linneman, Bruce Wayne Lockaby, Morgan LuAnn Long, Brianna Hope Lunsford, Hannah Rose Mahoney, Kelsey Necole Manzi, Elizabeth Ann Marcelli, Megan Ashleigh Martin, Thomas Dean Martin, Brenna Marie Martz, Molly Nicole Marx, Ian Connor McClanahan, Paige Catherine McCluskey, Allison Elizabeth McDaniel, Elena Kathryn McDonald, John Tyler McGraw, Tyler Austin Meeks, John Albert Meisman, Samuel Joseph Meisman, Tannah Marie Menz, Victoria Miata Elaine Metcalf, Cage Matthew Meyer, Kailyn Mariah Miles, Thomson Jarrod Miller, Makenzie Renae Mills, Abigail Marie Minardi, Kurtis James Moore, Parker Garrett Moore, Caroline Martin Moreno, Kaitlyn Hayes Murphy, Anna Rose Murrell, Samantha Lee Neanover, Alisha Brianne Nelson, Megan Jean Neuhaus, Jamie Alexandra Newberry, Lauren Meranda Nichols, Melanie Renee Nieman, Logan Renee O’Connor, Zackery Michael Orlea, Katalyn Marie Orleck, Jessica Katherine Owens, Noah Andrew Padro, Kiara Nicole Parks, August Wayne Partin, Jay Whailesh Patel, Payal Bharat Patel, Riya Shailesh Patel, Cassandra Sue Petrey,

Siara Sue Petrey, Zoe Paige Phillips, Dakota Michael Pickelheimer, Noah Bryan Pretot, Angie Julieth Principe, Ainsley Clementine Pruss, Zoe Michala Puccini, Abigail Louise Puckett, Aaron Tyler Pyle, Emily Nicole Ratliff, Allison Rebekah Reardon, Tyler David Reinhart, Tad Warren Riggenbach, Rachael Lynn Rivera, Raven Marie Rivera, Alexander Kenneth Roberts, Christopher Wayne Roberts, Anna Nicole Roe, Samuel Caleb Roll, Nikolas Eliazar Rosario, Kyle George Rosser, Matthew Christopher Rowland, Kylar Mathew Ruege, Tori Summer Ruehlman, Heidi Ann Saba, Robert Vaughn Sanford, Julia Lynn Santoro, Makayla Nicole Scharber, Sydney Raeann Schott, Kyleigh Faith Schultz, Christina Rae Schulz, Rebecca Kathryn Seebohm, Caitlyn Bryn Servitto, Maria Lynn Shadoan, Scott Edmond Shilling, Kaylee Nicole Simmons, Maksem Nikolay Sinenko, Luke Gregory Smith, Paige Anne Smith, Rachel Lee Smith, Sarah Eileen Smith, Abigail Jordan Southall, Savannah Ann Spangler, Rachel Hope Speigel, Isabelle Joy St Pierre, Jacob Tyler Steele, Sean Andrew Stewart, Marissa Lee Stone, Andrew Thomas Stout, Paul A Svintsitski, Fallon Faith Terry, Mark Lindsey Thomas, Brittney Ann Thompson, Alexander James Tobergta, Wyatt Ray Troxell, Kylie Alexis Tucker, Benjamin J Tully, Lauren Mackenzie Turner, Ryan Bradley Turner, Daniel Eric Waldmann, Jin Wang, Jasmine Nicole Warner, Garrett Wade Weaver, Grant Michael Wenker, Callie Kinsey Wesley, Samantha Alice Wesley, Tyler Richard Westendorf, Christian Alexander White, Katherine Anne White, Elise Margaret Whitesell, Joshua Tyler Williams, Jennifer Mae Wilson, Kristen Faith Wilson, Myranda Nicole Windle, Graciana Rose Wiseman, Mackenzie Maria Wolfson, Madelynn Joann Woolwine, Mason John Wyatt and Brooke Elizabeth Ziska.

Honor Roll Amber Marie Abrams, Donald Goble Adams, Anthony Scott Alberty, Nicholas Siedal Alexander, Rania Mohamad Ali, Razanne Mohamad Ali, Nicholas Anthony Alvarado, Breanna Marie Anders, Linda Marie Ault, Greta Grace Bach, Shaun Gregory Bacon, Stephen Michael Bailey, Madison Teresa Baker, Savannah Grace Barger, Brookelynn Jordan-Marie Bargo, Alyia Monique Beason, Curtis Mynor Beavers, Cameron Scott Behymer, Jennifer Lynne Bell, Ashley Marion Bishop, Jack Alan Blankenship, Mason Jeffrey Blankenship, Hannah Marie Bowens, Thomas Darren Bowling, Madeline Paige Boyd, Kayla Rose Boyd-Hughes, William Blake Boykin, Jimmie Lee Brandt III, Justin Alan Brock, Kody Allen Bronson, Kasey

Lynn Broughton, Melissa Marie Burg, Krislyn Tyler Burkhardt, Hailey Mackenzie Carabella, Jonathon David Carnes, Mark Anthony Carson, Roger Gregory Casavant, Allison Lynn Cassady, Paige Elisabeth Chambers, Trent William Chappell, Zackary Lyn Clayburn, Tyler Allan Conger, Christopher Michael Conley, Ronald Scott Corman, Trevor Lee Couch, Rebecca Renee Cox, Christopher Thomas Crabtree, Brittany Lynn Darling, Ricky James Davidson, Jordan Marie Davis, Ryan Tyler Davis, Trevor James Davis, Angela Paige DeFonzo, Ashley Nicole Deaton, Bryanna Rene Deaton, Megan Michelle Derrick, Sophia Ann DiCarlo, Saleen Marie Dick, Ireland Rose Dickerson, Cody Joseph Dollenmayer, Robert Patrick Duff, Noah Charles Dugger, Charles Anthony Eads, William Trenton Edwards, Bryce David Eisenman, Marcus Trey Ellerhorst, Varian Nicholas Engle, Randy Keith Ervin, Scott Austin Ervin, Nathan Ray Evans, Zachary Allen Fenger, Anthony William Fisher, Bryan Austin Fleischman, Garrett Daniel Fletcher, Alexandra Monet Flower, Jacob Ryan Friedman, Shelby Marie Frysinger, Tanisha Paige Fuller, Stephen Allen Garretson, Mackenzie Faith Gast, Sydney Dawn Gast, Katelyn Marie Gates, Rachel Elizabeth Gelter, Anthony Jordan Gennings, Kenneth Ray Godsey III, Alexis Rae Gonzales, Hannah Mariah Grandstaff, Victoria Gama Grecni, Brandon Lee Green, Tailor Nicole Green, Brett Michael Greenough, Dylan Thomas Guth, Ryan Andrew Hagen, Zachary Allen Hager, Kaleb Keith Halcomb, Justin Chandler Hall, Broderick Alan Hamblin, Denee’ Ashley Harp, Justice Kyana Jade Harris, Sierra Alexis Harris, Taylor Renee Hartness, Joseph Caleb Haven, Drama Alexandria Hayden, Mykala Shalee Rae Helderbrand, Scott Edward Hempleman, Daniel Joseph Hennessey, Alyssa Kathryn Heter, Korie Dawn Hickman, Ashlee Lynn Holcombe, Kaley Kay Hollingsworth, Bailey Patricia Holste, Brady Anthony Horine, Paul Edward Houston, Drue Matthew Hryckewycz, Nicholas Adam Huber, Jon Justin Huddilston, Adam Scott Hughes, Mathew Seyang Itapson, Hannah Katherine Jensen, Isaac Grant Johnson, Kendall Alexa Johnson, Nicholas Andrew Johnson, Nadia She-Lynn Kawoski, Andrew Douglas-Chauncey Keller, Dylan Patrick Kelley, Elizabeth Anne Kelly, Joshua Adam Kersey, Ronnie Lee Kirk III, James Vincent Kisner, Brittany Marie Koehnke, Lacey Angelique Latham, Gavin West Lawson, Julianne Nicole Leber, David Gregory Lee, Stevie Marie Lenhardt, Katrina Paige Lewis, Nicole Hunter Lewis, Carla Patricia Lopez, Cody Douglas Lotz, Mason Anthony Love, Corey Benjamin Lovins, Cheyenne Michelle Lykins, Robyn

Alexiah-Lee Lykins, Jayme Leigh Mabry, Kristine Tuyet T Mai, Tara Elise McCleary, Mersadi Grace McClure, Michelle Lynn McCoon, David Bryson McFarland, Amber Leigh McMullen, Trevor John McMullen, Taylor Marie McVay, Desire Margarita Mendoza, Kristen Riley Meyer, Jack Bernard Mickler, Shyla Summer Miles, Sierra Nichole Miles, Megan Elizabeth Miller, Abigael Rae Moore, Katelyn Marie Moore, Emily M Moreno, Ryan Michael Morris, Sydney Angel Mullins, Hailey Lenore Murrison, Blake Lawren Nelson, Courtney Ann Nelson, Courtney LeeAnn Newberry, Kyle James Nicodemus, Tyler Thomas Nicodemus, Madison Paige Noble, Noah William Noffsinger, Kyle Thomas Norrick, Anna Marie Pangallo, Jacob P Pangallo, Teara Marie Park, Tyler Ray Parrett, Logan Angelo Pastura, Connor Eric Patterson, Elideth Covarrubias Perez, Eric Stephen Perry, Shayla Nacole Peters, Zachary David Phillips, Logan Aleksander Reich, Brennan * Reuss, Siara Rochelle Richardson, Destiny Danielle Domke Rinehart, Gwendolyn Corrinne Robb, Rachael Elizabeth Robb, Cameron Bryce Robinson, Destiny Jena Paige Rogers, Haylie Marie Rogers, Meghan Nicole Rogg, Bradley Wayne Rooks, Jacob Todd Rose, Jared Edward Ross, Christopher David Runski, Christian Michael Samson, Gabriella Josephine Sanfilippo, Jessica Elizabeth Santorelli, Alexandra Lydia Scholl, Zachary T Schradin, Hannah Elizabeth Schulz, Nathan Patrick Seebohm, Savannah Nicole Seward, Koray Bailey Sexton, Naeem Kamel Shalash, Cassidy Bree Shank, Kayla Marie Sharp, Tieraney Anne Sharp, Zachary Austin Simons, Gabriella Natasha Sizemore, Katelynn Marie Skeens, Kaylee Marie Slone, Kylie Ann Smith, Austin Tyler Stephens, Savannah Taylor Stepp, Sierra Meagan Stepp, Tyler Brady Stewart, Elliott Michael Stockton, Hope Elizabeth Strezeski, Anne Marie Sturgeon, Dakota Lee Sturgeon, Alexander Mohammed Sy, Courtney Lynn Tackett, Justin Edward Tavner, Ashley Nichole Taylor, Bradford Stephen Taylor, Madison Leigh Terry, Anna Marie Tessoff, Trudi Angili Theresa Thomas, Taylor Nicole Toles, Emily Rosalyn Tomak, Breanne Nicole Tonkin, Miranda Michelle Torres, Madelyn E Tribble, Terry Hank Troxell, Rebecca Joyce Tuke, Kristin Ashley Tydings, Winter Jean Uecker, Roger Alan VanNorman, Lillian Marie Vaughn, Keiton Christopher Ventura, Caden Blake Wagner, Emily Rose Wainscott, Erin Elizabeth Jane Walker, Madelyn Rose Westerkamp, Cameron Leigh Williams, Christain Christopher John Williamson, Michael James Wolfer, Ronald Shannon Woolwine, Brooke Lynn Young and Emri Nicole Young.

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Tyler Flanigan of Glen Este leads his team out of the tunnel. Glen Este played its Homecoming game in front of a packed crowd against the visiting Milford Eagles. BRANDON SEVERN/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Williamsburg High School senior Roger Thornberry earned first team all-SBC honors and reached the Division III regional meet. SHAWN WEBB/WILLIAMSBURGSPIRIT.CO

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Senior Madison Terry listens to a point in soccer practice for Amelia. Terry will play for Northern Kentucky University next season after leading the Barons to a 13-5 season, including a perfect 10-0 in the SBC American.SCOTT SPRINGER/THE

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As 2013 comes to a close, the Community Journal Clermont takes a photographic look at some of the athletic accomplishments of the area high schools. See 2013, Page A7

McNicholas High School senior Sarah Hickman rolls in a putt on the fourth green at Coldstream Country Club. Hickman - who missed her junior season battling leukemia - was medalist in the Sept. 25 Queen of the Hill golf tournament, helping the Rockets to a team win. She advanced to the regional tournament.MAK D. MOTZ/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Glen Este High School starting pitcher Brooke Parker (22) throws against Turpin April 10. The Trojans finished the season 12-10, good for third place in the Eastern Cincinnati Conference.JOSEPH FUQUA II/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Williamsburg High School junior Heather McIntosh often gets sick while she runs, but reached the Division III regional meet Oct. 26 anyway. SHAWN WEBB/WILLIAMSBURGSPIRIT.CO

Batavia High School senior Austin Conner approaches the green at Elks Run Golf Course during a match against Blanchester Aug. 22. Conner led the Bulldogs in scoring average and was fifth in the SBC National rankings.MARK D. MOTZ/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Glen Este senior Blake Huber watches his shot, while senior Leslie Campbell watches on the right. Campbell and Huber are arguably the area’s top high school bowlers, according to coach Kathy Demarko. SCOTT SPRINGER/COMMUNITY PRESS

New Richmond High School senior defensive back Jake Hauke (17) breaks up a pass intended for Indian Hill High School junior receiver Jake Korengel Aug. 30. The Lions went 9-1 under new head coach Josh Stratton, missing the playoffs by percentage points.MARK D.

Amelia High School sophomore Blake Nelson began her season with a 10-0 streak at third singles for the Barons. MARK D. MOTZ/THE

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The McNicholas High School football team takes the field prior to its Division IV playoff game against Urbana Nov. 9. McNick won its first-ever home playoff game before falling to eventual state champion Clinton Massie in the second round.MARK D. MOTZ/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Williamsburg High School juniors Evan Barge (22) and Mason Hall (32) try to make a catch between West Liberty-Salem defender Trevor Anderson (8) and Conner Karg (85) Nov. 8 in the Division VI playoffs. The pass fell incomplete, but Austin Horn scored on a 29-yard touchdown pass from Lane Edmisten on the next play. The game marked the first time Williamsburg hosted the playoffs in more than 30 years.MARK D.

New Richmond high School junior Bobby Bingham, left, and sophomore Claire Burns each won individual league titles while helping their teams to Southern Buckeye Conference cross country championships. MARK D. MOTZ/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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Glen Este freshman Jacob Hamilton prepares for his run at the bar at the Anderson Invitational April 24. SCOTT

Batavia High School junior quarterback KeShawn Foley (2) picks up a block from junior Romelo Williams (56) while directing the Bulldogs’ offense in a 38-15 loss against Mariemont Sept. 6. Batavia finished the season 5-5.MARK D. MOTZ/THE

Amelia junior defender Higgins Carter makes a move against Felicity-Franklin Sept. 10. The Barons won convincingly 10-0.

New Richmond High School senior Megan Woolum reaches for a return during a Sept. 17 home match against Amelia High School. Woolum was a first team all-SBC pick while helping the lions to a 14-4 season.MARK D.

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New Richmond starting pitcher Levi Simpson (4) throws against McNicholas May 16. The Lions won the Southern Buckeye Conference American Division with a 23-6 record, including an 8-2 mark in the league. JOSEPH FUQUA II/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Batavia High School senior Patrick Bryant (52) not only manned the lines for the Bulldogs football team, he manned the drums for the Bulldog marching band.MARK D. MOTZ/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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New Richmond High School sophomore Miles Burnam, right, runs a preliminary heat in the 110-meter hurdles at the McKee Invitational track and field meet May 8 at Mariemont High School. MARK D. MOTZ/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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Boys basketball

» Amelia downed Goshen 79-33 on Dec. 17 with junior Keegan Carson scoring 22 points. » Glen Este beat Anderson 47-38 on Dec. 13 as senior Logan Harris had 16 points. The Trojans beat New Richmond 77-63 on Dec. 14 with senior Tyler Flanigan scoring 34 points. » Miami Valley Christian Academy defeated DePaul Cristo Rey 55-45 on Dec. 13 as senior Ga-

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» Glen Este beat Turpin 60-50 on Dec. 14. Juniors Lindsey Singleton and Whitney Brand had 12 points each. » MVCA beat DePaul Cristo Rey 54-21 on Dec. 13 as Michelle Lee had 30 points.

Boys bowling

» Glen Este defeated Turpin on Dec. 17 as senior Blake Huber had a 427 series. » Amelia lost to Goshen Dec. 18 despite freshman Nic Huber bowling a perfect 300 and finishing with a 499

» Junior Krislyn Burkhart had a 347 series as Amelia beat Goshen Dec. 18. » Glen Este finished third at the Holiday Classic Dec. 14 at Strikes and Spares Western Bowl. Senior Haley Vogelgesang was third with a 624 series and senior teammate Leslie Campbell was fourth at 606. Glen Este beat Turpin Dec. 16 with Leslie Campbell rolling the high two-game series of 481. On Dec. 17, Campbell had a 430 as Glen Este

» Glen Este won the Raider Rumble Dec. 14 at Ryle High School. Glen Este’s Gage Branson won at 113 pounds and Matt Sicurella won at 132. Both are juniors.

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Tips on assisting with care of aging parents

With the holidays approaching, you may be planning a visit to your parent who lives some distance away. But, you know that your parent’s health has been declining, and you don’t fully know what to expect. Caring for an aging parent is difficult under any circumstance. Layer normal caregiving responsibilities with the obstacle of doing it from a distance can be especially challenging and stressful. While enjoying your visit, consider taking some time to do some planning with your parent. If you think there may be issues relating to your parent’s safety and wellbeing by continuing to live alone, be prepared to sit down and speak honestly with one another. Consider the following tips: Attend a doctor’s appoint-

make sure your parent is getting appropriate prescriptions filled, they are not expired and are acquired in a timely way. Make sure nutritional needs are being met since weight loss can result from something more serious. Meals-on-Wheels may be a helpful service and is available in most communities. Make contact with a friend or neighbor who may be able to keep in touch with you or help in some other way. Seek professional help through a geriatric care manager or social worker. One source for information is the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, www.caremanager.org. Check the home for potential safety/fall hazards and remove obstacles and make repairs before leaving.

ment with your parent. Give the office your contact information and understand your parent’s diagnosis, medicaCindy tions and Gramke COMMUNITY PRESS health history Identify the GUEST COLUMNIST formal providers of aging services in your parent’s community. Google or call the Department of Aging of any given state. The doctor’s office may also be able to provide information about local aging services providers. Organize Information and consider talking about having advance directives in place or a medical power of attorney. Check with the pharmacy to

Time magazine has named Pope Francis as its Person of the Year. What do you think of the choice? Whom would you choose as Person of the Year?

“Pope Francis as ‘Person of the Year’ from Time is a great choice; he’s liberal minded and humble – more Catholics should follow the example!”

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“I think Pope Francis was an excellent choice. Of course I may have some bias as I was partially trained in the Jesuit way which encourages critical thinking. “This Jesuit is in the best tradition of that order, service to others. He has quickly steered the Catholic Church back towards where it belongs, which is the tending to its flock. “Since I am an Orthodox Agnostic, I am not concerned what happens to the church for my own sake, but it does make me feel wonderful when a leader of such a huge congregation shows and demonstrates love and goodwill to all. “Just hope that other religious and secular leaders in this world will do the same.”

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“Perfect pick. He represents humility and service to others, an example to all people of all faiths or no faiths.”

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“I do not think that the pope would be my choice for man of the year. Honestly, I can’t think of anyone who is deserving of that honor, if it really is an honor anymore. Some of the selections in the past have been horrible.

trative offices of Clermont Senior Services, 2085 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive, Batavia. For more information, contact Pam Scott, RN group facilitator at 513-536-4038. Also, watch for information on our website, www.clermontseniors.com and in the newspaper for community educational programs focusing on topics that help caregivers. Being prepared and having a plan, even if you don’t have to implement it right away will bring you peace of mind and make your holiday visit enjoyable.

Cindy Gramke is the Executive Director/CEO of Clermont Senior Services. Ideas and comments can be directed to Cindy at cgramke@clermontseniors.com or contact the agency at 724-1255.

The wounds of the Civil War in art

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To ponder another side of the American Civil War through some unique, local art, go visit the Lloyd Library’s “Wounded Home” exhibit. Seven artists researched the library’s holdings of postwar medical encyclopedias and other sources to explain the wounds of battle with 12 original works. “The Last Supper Civil War,” a gripDavid ping twoWolfford dimensional COMMUNITY presentation PRESS GUEST COLUMNIST by Cincinnati artist and UC physician Saad Ghosn is modeled after Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.” Replacing Jesus Christ in the middle position is an angelic Abraham Lincoln encircled in a halo of righteousness. An array of non-notable wounded figures flank their commander. Union and Confederate flags adorn the border of this photomontage. T he table that would have otherwise contained bread and wine is strewn with weaponry. The foreground before Lincoln and his disciples are black and white photos of wounded that lay on the battlefield. “No war is ever as clean and simple as its principles may seem,” Ghosn says of his interpretation of war in general and this conflict in particular. “Even the Civil War with its noble outcome, had a very high cost and could have been avoided.” He has an additional print and a three-dimensional presentation that speaks to the bloody death toll.

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Another artist examines an unconventional wound, the one left by the cotton industry before it collided with abolition. With “Ode to Cotton” Celene Hawkins reminds how the plantation South’s chief source of wealth was built on the backs of slaves. At first a subtle piece, only because it hangs in the form of a chandelier, it comes to life when one notices the painstaking detail the artist forged into it. “I found that the entire historic situation [the antebellum cotton economy] was an odd blend of myth and reality,” Hawkins told me, “A small population benefitting from the masses of another.” She researched the stats, specs, and sheer size of the industry, as well as Victorian lighting fixtures. This one, a mix of brass, copper, and bronze, includes in detail the actors of the cotton South: the plant in blown glass that encases four lights, the boll weevil, and a sacrificed sheep. Additional pieces bring home the severity and challenges of wounded life for doctors, wives, and battlefield victims.

Kate Kern has placed images of bullet entrances and exits onto upholstery and fashioned it to a period settee, ala “Our Nation Mourns: Wounded Settee.” Jenny Fine has drawn skin diseases and replicated wounds from the era onto her original black and white photos. The exhibit is thoughtprovoking. It avoids the typical historical explanations, battlefield summaries, and instead elicits concern for the damage, the post-war struggles of survivors and widows. As much as the armchair historian or art aficionado might know about the Civil War, most have not delved into the conflict’s medical toll that comes out in these presentations, nor have we considered at length the personal anguish of the wounded. Many of the pieces are for sale. The exhibit runs through Jan. 20. David Wolfford teaches government and politics at Mariemont High School. The Lloyd Library is located at 917 Plum St., Cincinnati.

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An ice carver creates a sculpture for visitors during Anderson Township’s holiday celebration. THANKS TO NANCY CAINE

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any people recently braved the cold weather to attend Anderson Township’s annual tree lighting event. New this year was horse-drawn wagon rides, a kids’ craft/ cookie decorating area, an artisan market, as well as wood-carving and ice-sculpting demonstrations.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, DEC. 26

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Charley Harper Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Nature Shop. Celebration of the life and work of artist and naturalist. Free for members, included with daily admission for non-members. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

SATURDAY, JAN. 4

Exercise Classes

Drink Tastings

Zumba Fitness with Sue, 6-7 p.m., Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road, Burn calories, sculpt your body and have a blast. $5. Through March 28. 379-4900; www.zumbasue.net. Anderson Township.

A Tasting With Chip Emmerich of Burnet Ridge Winery, 1-3 p.m., Jungle Jim’s International Market Eastgate, 4450 Eastgate South Drive, Cooking School. Chip show new releases, plus lots of surprises from his barrel samples. Ages 21 and up. $20. Registration required. Presented by Jungle Jim’s International Market. 674-6000. Union Township.

Holiday - Christmas Nativity Experience, 6-9 p.m., Comboni Mission Center, 1318 Nagel Road, Room-sized display features moving figures in true-to-life activities, soft lighting and narration. Includes Mission Market. Narration also available in Spanish. Through Dec. 30. Benefits St. Vincent de Paul. Free, canned good donations accepted. Presented by Comboni Missionaries. 474-4997; www.combonimissionaries.org. Anderson Township.

Nature Project Feeder Watch, 9-11 a.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Share cup of coffee or tea while counting birds. Free. 831-1711. Union Township. Animals Alive, 1 p.m., Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Seasongood Nature Center. Join the naturalist for an up-close look at a few animals that call the park home. Free, vehicle permit required. 5217275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.

The Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, is hosting a Charley Harper Art Show through Dec. 31. Pictured is Cardinal Close-Up by Charley Harper. The show is free for members, and included with daily admission for non-members. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.cincynature.org or call 831-1711.PROVIDED cincinnatisinatra.com. Anderson Township.

Nature Project Feeder Watch, 9-11 a.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, Free. 831-1711. Union Township. Animals Alive, 1 p.m., Woodland Mound, Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.

SATURDAY, DEC. 28 Art Exhibits

FRIDAY, DEC. 27

Charley Harper Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, Free for members, included with daily admission for non-members. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

Art Exhibits

Clubs & Organizations

Charley Harper Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, Free for members, included with daily admission for non-members. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:30-11 a.m., Amelia United Methodist Church, 19 E. Main St., Lower Level, Generations Room. Talk about healthier choices for living a healthier life. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly. 417-6772; www.tops.org. Amelia.

Dining Events Fish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562, 1596 Ohio 131, Fish sandwiches, chicken fingers or six-piece shrimp dinner. Includes coleslaw and French fries. Carryout available. $6-$6.50. Presented by Ladies Auxiliary Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562. Through Dec. 26. 575-2102. Milford.

Exercise Classes SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch, 9-9:45 a.m., Union Township Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road, Complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Call for pricing. Presented by SilverSneakers Flex. 478-6783. Union Township. Chair/Mat Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Yoga with Sharon Studio 1, 267 Mount Holly Road, Gentle yoga begins in chair and ends on mat. Focus on strength, flexibility, pain management and relaxation. $6 drop-in or $50 for 10 classes. Presented by Sharon Strickland. 237-4574. Amelia. Zumba Fitness with Sue, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 379-4900; www.zumbasue.net. Anderson Township.

Holiday - Christmas Nativity Experience, 6-9 p.m., Comboni Mission Center, Free, canned good donations accepted. 474-4997; www.combonimissionaries.org. Anderson Township.

Music - Acoustic Michael Paulik and Jeff Boeh, 8 p.m., Green Kayak Market and Eatery, 204 Front St., Free. 843-6040; www.greenkayakmarket.com. New Richmond.

Music - Cabaret An Old-Fashioned Christmas, 7:30-9:30 p.m., American Legion Post 318, 6660 Clough Pike, The Banquet Hall of the Patriot Center. Matt Snow: The Cincinnati Sinatra. Stuart Snow: Reflections of Elvis. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Ages 21 and up. Benefits American Legion Post 318. $20-$30. 576-9766; www.the-

Exercise Classes Mat Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Yoga with Sharon Studio 1, 267 Mount Holly Road, Focus on core strength, flexibility, breathing and relaxation. $6 drop-in or 10 classes for $50. Presented by Yoga with Sharon. 237-4574. Amelia. Zumba Fitness with Sue, 9-10 a.m., Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 379-4900; www.zumbasue.net. Anderson Township.

Holiday - Christmas Nativity Experience, 6-9 p.m., Comboni Mission Center, Free, canned good donations accepted. 474-4997; www.combonimissionaries.org. Anderson Township.

Nature Animals Alive, 1 p.m., Woodland Mound, Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.

Pets Pet Adoptions, 1-4 p.m., Peppermint Pig, 8255 Beechmont Ave., Cats and dogs available for adoption. 474-0005; www.peppermintpig.org. Anderson Township. Clermont Pets Alive Pet Adoptions, 1-5 p.m., Petco - Milford, 1087 Ohio 28, Cats and dogs available for adoption. Presented by Clermont Pets Alive. 279-2276; www.clermontpetsalive.org. Milford.

SUNDAY, DEC. 29 Art Exhibits Charley Harper Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, Free for members, included with daily admission for non-members. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

Exercise Classes Cardio Kick Boxing, 7-8 p.m., ATA Taekwondo of Cincinnati, 4240 Mt Carmel Tabasco Road, Non-contact workout including cardio and strength training in energizing environment, using

kicks, jabs, hooks and uppercuts to improve overall agility and power. $5. Through March 2. 652-0286. Union Township.

Holiday - Christmas Nativity Experience, 6-9 p.m., Comboni Mission Center, Free, canned good donations accepted. 474-4997; www.combonimissionaries.org. Anderson Township.

Nature Animals Alive, 1 p.m., Woodland Mound, Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.

Pets Clermont Pets Alive Pet Adoptions, 1-5 p.m., PetSmart, 245 River’s Edge, Cats and dogs available for adoption. Presented by Clermont Pets Alive. 279-2276; www.clermontpetsalive.org. Milford.

MONDAY, DEC. 30 Art Exhibits Charley Harper Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, Free for members, included with daily admission for non-members. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

Auctions Charity Quarter Auction, 7-9 p.m., Butterbee’s Neighborhood Grill, 4022 Mount CarmelTobasco Road, Different charity picked each month. Free admission. Presented by Reps for Charity. Through July 28. 2525343. Anderson Township.

Exercise Classes Zumba with KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Bethel Community Center, 135 N. Union St., Zumba fitness and Zumba Gold classes. $5. Presented by Kimberley “KC” Coniglio. 240-5180; www.zumbawithkc.com. Bethel. Chair/Mat Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Yoga with Sharon Studio 1, $6 drop-in or $50 for 10 classes. 237-4574. Amelia. Beginner Yoga Classes, 6-8 p.m., Mount Carmel Christian Church, 4183 Mount Carmel Tobasco Road, Choose from Beginners Power Yoga Class at 6 p.m. or Candlelight Relaxation and restorative slow flow class at 7 p.m. $7 or $12 for both classes. 675-0954. Mount Carmel. Zumba Fitness with Sue, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 379-4900; www.zumbasue.net. Anderson Township.

Holiday - Christmas Nativity Experience, 6-9 p.m., Comboni Mission Center, Free, canned good donations accepted. 474-4997; www.combonimissionaries.org. Anderson Township.

TUESDAY, DEC. 31 Art Exhibits Charley Harper Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, Free for members, included with daily admission for non-members. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

Holiday - New Year’s Family New Year’s Eve Nature Celebration, 6-9 p.m., Wood-

land Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Seasongood Nature Center. Registration required online by Dec. 26. Kick off the new year with live animal programs, music, games, crafts and more. Lewis Petrushko, a real balloona-tic, will make balloon sculptures for the kids. Magician John Louis, of On the Edge of Illusion, returns with an all-new show. All this before the ball drops at 9 p.m. $4, free for children under 2, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1 Art & Craft Classes Knitting, Crochet and Needlecraft Class, 7-8 p.m., Milford Heights Church of Christ, 1646 Ohio 28, Basic handwork techniques and fresh ideas in knitting, crochet and other handicrafts along with short devotional time. Free. 575-1874. Milford.

THURSDAY, JAN. 2 Exercise Classes SilverSneakers, 9-9:45 a.m., Union Township Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road, Variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living skills. Call for pricing. 947-7344. Union Township. SilverSneakers Flex, 12:30-1:15 p.m., Summerside Woods, 5484 Summerside Road, Move to music through variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Call for pricing. Presented by SilverSneakers Flex. 478-6783. Summerside. SilverSneakers, 1:30-2:15 p.m., O’Bannon Terrace, 6716 Ohio 132, Move to music through variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Call for pricing. Presented by SilverSneakers Flex. 478-6783. Goshen. Zumba Fitness with Sue, 6-7 p.m., Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 379-4900; www.zumbasue.net. Anderson Township.

Nature Project Feeder Watch, 9-11 a.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, Free. 831-1711. Union Township.

FRIDAY, JAN. 3 Dining Events Fish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562, $6$6.50. 575-2102. Milford.

Exercise Classes SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch, 9-9:45 a.m., Union Township Civic Center, Call for pricing. 478-6783. Union Township. Chair/Mat Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Yoga with Sharon Studio 1, $6 drop-in or $50 for 10 classes. 237-4574. Amelia. Zumba Fitness with Sue, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 379-4900; www.zumbasue.net. Anderson Township.

Nature Project Feeder Watch, 9-11 a.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, Free. 831-1711. Union Township.

Exercise Classes Zumba Fitness with Sue, 9-10 a.m., Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 379-4900; www.zumbasue.net. Anderson Township.

Nature Make and Take Bird Houses, 9:30-11 a.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Outdoor Learning Center. Wood stove keeps you warm as you make and decorate your own bird house. $14, $9 children; $6 all members. Registration required. 831-1711. Union Township.

Pets Puppy Social, Noon-1 p.m., All Creatures Animal Hospital, 1894 Ohio Pike, Puppies socialize with other pups under supervision of professional trainers at indoor facility. Free. 797-7397; www.allcreatures.com. Amelia. Clermont Pets Alive Pet Adoptions, 1-5 p.m., Petco - Milford, 279-2276; www.clermontpetsalive.org. Milford.

SUNDAY, JAN. 5 Exercise Classes Cardio Kick Boxing, 7-8 p.m., ATA Taekwondo of Cincinnati, $5. 652-0286. Union Township.

Nature Winter Walk, 3 p.m., Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Seasongood Nature Center. Walk along the trail to enjoy the sights and sounds of winter. Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township. Hot Cocoa Social, 1-3 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Free hot cocoa, conversation and play. Bring your own mug. For ages 12 and under with adult. Members free; nonmembers pay daily admission. 831-1711. Union Township. Thru-Hiking the Buckeye Trail, 2-3 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Learn about globe-trotting experiences of fellow nature lovers. Ages 18 and up. Members free; nonmembers pay daily admission. Registration required. 831-1711. Union Township.

Church, $7 or $12 for both classes. 675-0954. Mount Carmel. Zumba Fitness with Sue, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 379-4900; www.zumbasue.net. Anderson Township.

Music - Cabaret Sinatra Night, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Tong’s Thai Restaurant, 1117 Main St., With Matt Snow, “The Cincinnati Sinatra.” Doors open 4:30 p.m. Free. 248-2999. Milford.

TUESDAY, JAN. 7 Dance Classes Frontier Squares Square Dance Classes, 7:30-9:30 p.m., American Legion Post 450, 450 Victor Stier Drive, No prior dance experience necessary. Wear casual dress and smoothsoled shoes. Class registration closes after third week. $5, first class is free. 929-2427; frontiersquares.tripod.com/. Milford.

Exercise Classes SilverSneakers, 11-11:45 a.m., O’Bannon Terrace, Call for pricing. 478-6783. Goshen.

Farmers Market Loveland Farmers Market, 4-6 p.m., Grailville Retreat and Program Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Presented by Loveland Farmers’ Market. 683-0491; www.lovelandfm.com. Loveland.

Nature Herpetology Program, 7-8:30 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, PowerPoint programs on reptiles and amphibians. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by Greater Cincinnati Herpetological Society. 831-1711. Union Township.

Support Groups Caregiver Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Andrew Church, 552 Main St., Undercroft. To support caregivers of elderly or disabled parents (relatives). Ages 18 and up. Free. Registration required. 929-4483. Milford.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8 Art & Craft Classes Knitting, Crochet and Needlecraft Class, 7-8 p.m., Milford Heights Church of Christ, Free. 575-1874. Milford.

Dining Events

MONDAY, JAN. 6

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

Exercise Classes

Zumba with KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Bethel Community Center, $5. 240-5180; www.zumbawithkc.com. Bethel. SilverSneakers, 9:15-10 a.m., Union Township Civic Center, Call for pricing. 947-7344. Union Township. SilverSneakers, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Crossings of Amelia, 58 Amelia Olive Branch Road, Move to music through variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. For seniors. Call for pricing. Presented by SilverSneakers Flex. 478-6783. Amelia. SilverSneakers Flex, 2:15-3 p.m., Bethel Woods Elderly Complex, 610 Easter Road, Move your whole body through complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support offered to safely perform variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Call for pricing. Presented by SilverSneakers Flex. 478-783. Bethel. Beginner Yoga Classes, 6-8 p.m., Mount Carmel Christian

Zumba with KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Bethel Community Center, $5. 240-5180; www.zumbawithkc.com. Bethel. Cardio Kick Boxing, 6:30-7:30 p.m., ATA Taekwondo of Cincinnati, $5. 652-0286. Union Township. Zumba Fitness with Sue, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 379-4900; www.zumbasue.net. Anderson Township.

Mom’s Clubs Mothers of Preschoolers, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Faith Church, 5910 Price Road, Share homemade food while listening to speaker or learning new craft. Childcare provided with registration. Ages 18 and up. 8313770. Milford.

Nature Astronomy Club, 7-9 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, With naturalist Sheila Riley. For ages 12 and up. Members free; nonmembers pay daily admission. 831-1711. Union Township.

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Eggplant casserole good for entertaining I’m going to have to make sure I put makeup on before going out to the grocery or retail store. The past couple of times I was at these places, readers stopped me to chat. Both times I was planning on running in and out quickly so I didn’t bother with makeup, only a bit of lipstick. Well, I had to laugh afterward at my vanity. (Why did I think no one would recognize me “au natuRita rel”?) Heikenfeld It’s times like RITA’S KITCHEN those that keep me humble! I wanted to let each of you know how much I’ve appreciated the caring and sharing that happens each week through this column. Happy New Year! I hope 2014 brings many blessings to your home.

Bob and John’s eggplant casserole

Reader John Pancoast sent this, which is now a favorite for entertaining at his and wife Priscilla’s home. “From friend Bob Martin of Loveland,” John said. John added fresh, coarse dried breadcrumbs on top for extra crunchiness. I’m looking forward to making this myself. John said if you use a 9-inch by 13-inch pan, you’ll get more crunchy top surface area. 1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1⁄2-inch cubes 1 sleeve of Townhouse crackers (about 40 crackers), crumbled coarsely 1 cup whipping cream 8 oz. shredded extra-sharp cheddar 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat six cups water to full boil in large pot. Add lemon juice if desired (some think it keeps eggplant from darkening). Add eggplant to boiling water. Stir eggplant frequently, it will be floating on top of water. Cook just until water starts to return to a boil, about three minutes. Do NOT overdo this step or eggplant will become rubbery! Drain and transfer to sprayed two-quart casserole. Sprinkle crackers on top. Pour in cream and add cheese. Stir until blended. Bake uncovered for 1 hour or until it starts to brown on top and gets a little crusty around edges.

Priscilla Pancoast’s easy corn pudding

Another Pancoast favorite. Let me know if you want this recipe. “Everyone who tastes it wants the recipe,” Priscilla told me.

No-fuss standing rib roast

One of the meat cutters at the grocery told me he has success with this holiday roast every time he makes it. Gosh, a pretty good testimonial coming from him. Searing the roast on the outside at a high temperature insures a moist inside. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season raw roast as desired. Place rib side down in a pan and roast 10-15 minutes. Careful here, you may get some splattering. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees and roast until thermometer reads about 125 for rare or up to 145 for medium. The roast continues to cook at least 5 degrees more when it’s out of the oven. Let it rest, tented loosely with foil, for about 20-30 minutes before carving.

Caribbean citrus salad dressing

I really like this for a holiday buffet. Let guests drizzle on top of salad made with mixed greens. This can be made several days ahead. If you have some fresh parsley, toss a bit in. Taste before adding salt and pepper. Whisk together: 1 cup mayonnaise 1 ⁄2 teaspoon garlic or to taste 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 ⁄3 cup orange juice concentrate, thawed, or to taste

Brunch egg casserole with sausage, potatoes and cheese Nice for that New Year’s day brunch. Sauté sausage ahead of time and bring to room temperature before continuing. 1 pound hot pork sausage or your favorite, cooked 3 cups frozen hash browns, thawed completely 12 oz. shredded cheddar 12 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups 2 percent milk or whatever you have Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place hash browns in sprayed 9-inch by 13-inch pan. Top with sausage and cheese. Whisk eggs milk and seasonings and pour on top. Bake 50-60 minutes until somewhat puffed and golden. Toothpick inserted in center should come out clean. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. Find her blog online at Cincinnati.Com/blogs. Email her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356

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LIFE

B4 • COMMUNITY JOURNAL • DECEMBER 25, 2013

DEATHS

TURKEY RUN

Vicki Callahan Vicki Taylor Callahan, 53, Pierce Township, died Dec. 7. Survived by husband John Duckett; daughter Jessica Moeller; son-in-law Michael Moeller; grandchildren Lilian, Landen Moeller; siblings Susan (Malcolm) Johnston, Scotty (Susan) Taylor. Preceded in death by parents Robert, Carol Taylor, brother Bobby (Patty) Taylor. Services were Dec. 17 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family.

William Freeman

The first 5K/10K “Turkey Day Run/Walk” was conducted Thanksgiving day at the Williamsburg-Batavia Hike/Bike Trail. Organizers, left to right, Cassie Lefker, Jaime Hart and Rachel Lefker used word-of-mouth and the social media site Facebook to put the word out about the event. Approximately 75 people participated and a van full of canned goods and other useful items – which were the entry fees – were collected for the local food pantry. The winner of the unofficial 10K was Brian Hart, right. PROVIDED

William P. Freeman, 70, Amelia, died Dec. 15. He was an Army veteran. Survived by wife Linda Freeman; children Rebecca Meadors, William E., Diane Freeman; siblings Yvonne Rummel, Danny, Marty Freeman, Sue Fisher, Crystal Arnett; grandsons Dustin & Joshua; great-grandchildren Bishop, Ian, Delilah; many nieces and nephews. Services were Dec. 20 at Moore Family Funeral Home.

Steven Harris Steven Allen Harris, 41, Amelia, died Dec. 13. Survived by mother Mary Jennings; siblings Martin, John Harris, Gina Blevins, Jennifer Jennings; nieces and nephews.

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

509 Roney Lane Cincinnati Ohio 45244 T: 513.528.3200 E: admin@clconline.us

Services: Sunday Worship 10:30 AM - Children’s Church Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM - Rangers and Girl’s Ministry Friday 24 hour prayer 6:00 PM

RIVER OF LIFE Assembly of God 1793 U.S. 52, Moscow, Ohio 45153 Pastor: Ralph Ollendick Sun. Contemporary Service SS -9:45am, Worship 11:00am Wed.- Informal Biblestudy 7-8pm Come Experience The Presence of the Lord In Our Services

SOUTHERN BAPTIST CLOUGH PIKE BAPTIST CHURCH

CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY

UNITED METHODIST

CALVARY ALLIANCE CHURCH

Amelia United Methodist Church

Locust Corner Community United Methodist Church 917 Locust Corner Rd. (at Wagner) 513-752-8459 Traditional Worship : Sunday,10 am Bible Study : Sunday, 9 am Thursday, 7 pm Pastor: Allen R. Mitchell Join us in worshipping our risen Lord and sharing Christ’s love with our community.

Senior Pastor, Rev. Dave Robinette 986 Nordyke Road - 45255 (Cherry Grove turn off Beechmont at Beechmont Toyota) Worship Service, Sunday 10:45 am Classes For All Ages, Sunday 9:15 am Prayer Service Wednesday, 6:45 pm

19 E. Main St., Amelia OH 45102 ‘To become and make disciples of Christ”

You Are Invited! Sunday School ~ 9:30 am

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 (except summer)

Classes for every age group

Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

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

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)

www.ameliaumc.org

513-831-0262 www.trinitymilford.org

513.753.6770

1025 CLOUGH PIKE

www.cloughpike.com

752-3521

MONUMENTS BAPTIST CHURCH

2831 State Route 222 Mark Pence, Pastor 513-313-2401 SS 9:30AM, Sun Worship 10:45AM Wed. Prayer Service 7:00PM Childcare Provided for All Services www.monumentsbaptist.org Growing in Faith Early Learning Center NOW ENROLLING 513-427-4271 www.monumentsbaptist.org/ growinginfaith

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Sunday School 9:30am Morning Worship 10:45am AWANA Ministry Wednesday 6:45 - 8:15pm Bible Study 7:00 - 8:00pm Youth grades 6-12 7:00 - 8:00pm Nursery provided for all services

CHURCH OF GOD

BATAVIA BAPTIST TEMPLE

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

Reaching the Heart of Clermont County

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FELICITY 212 Prather Rd. Felicity, OH Pastor: Chad Blevins 876-2565

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

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

Contemporary and Traditional live Worship Music and Multimedia

Sunday School..............................9:30am Sunday Morning Worship............10:30am Sunday Evening Worship...............6:30pm Wednesday Prayer Service ...........7:00pm

www.lindalebaptist.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC Saint Mary Church,Bethel 3398 Ohio SR 125

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

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP Sunday 9:30 & 11 am & 1st Saturday of the Month 6 pm

EPISCOPAL THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN 25 Amelia Olive Branch Rd.

Sunday 10:30am ... Holy Eucharist 10:30am...Sunday School (Lil’ Samaritans) Handicap Accessible 513-753-4115 www.GoodSamaritanEpiscopal.org

EVANGELICAL FREE

BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 W. Plane St. Bethel, Ohio 513-734-7201 www.bumcinfo.org Blended Worship 8:00 & 10:45 am Contemporary Worship 9:30 am Sunday School 9:30 & 10:45 am Nursery Care for Age 3 & under Full Program for Children, Youth, Music, Small Groups & more Handicapped Accessible Bill Bowdle -Sr. Pastor Steve Fultz - Assoc. Pastor; J. D. Young - Youth Director Janet Bowdle - Children’s Director

Take I-275 to exit 57 toward Milford, Right on McClelland, Right on Price, church soon on Right

2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301 Sunday Worship: 9:00 & 10:15 AM with

Childrens Church & Nursery PASTOR MARIE SMITH

www.cloughchurch.org

LUTHERAN All Saints Lutheran Church 445 Craig Road Mt. Carmel, Ohio 45244 513-528-0412 Services Saturday at 5 p.m. Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Pastor James Dinkel 513-528-9142

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

John B. “Butchie” Painter, 47, died Dec. 16. He formerly owned East Fork Marine and worked as a boat mechanic at Bethel Marine. Survived by daughters Chelsea, Samantha Painter; parents Margaret (Tom) Dirr, father John (Trish) Painter; siblings Jeffrey, Jamie Painter, Melinda (Eddie) Weinberg; nephews Vincent, Colby Painter, niece Rachel Painter. Arrangements by Bauer Funeral Home. Memorials to: Chelsea and Samantha Painter Memorial Fund, Park National Bank, P.O. Box 55, Owensville, OH 45160.

Susan Wehrle Susan R. Wehrle, 53, died Dec. 14. Survived by siblings Robert J., Randall Wehrle, Cynthia (Rick) Newcomer; 17 nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Robert C., Betty Wehrle, brother Daniel Wehrle. Arrangements by E.C. Nurre Funeral Home. Memorials to: Peebles Resident Home, 25773 Ohio 41, Peebles, OH 45660.

Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge. Call 248-8600 for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 242-4000 for pricing details.

Ohio veteran bonus deadline is Dec. 31 Applications for the Ohio Veteran Bonus for Persian Gulf-era veterans must be submitted by Dec. 31. Veterans currently living in Ohio who served anywhere in the world, on active days for at least 90 days from Aug. 2, 1990 to March 3, 1991, are eligible to receive a portion of the Ohio Veterans Bonus. Veterans must have lived in Ohio when they

Sunday Night Live 6:00PM Exciting classes for all ages!

entered the military. Family members of those killed in action may also be eligible. The Clermont County Veterans Service Commission encourages veterans to apply online due to the short amount of time remaining to apply. For more information or to apply for your bonus, call 1-877-OHIO-VET and select option 2 or visit veteransbonus.ohio.gov. The Clermont County Veterans Service Commission encourages veterans to apply online at veteransbonus. ohio.gov for the Ohio Veteran Bonus for Persian Gulf-era veterans. Shown is Clermont Veterans' Services senior officer Frank Morrow.PROVIDED

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

Sunday Morning Service Times are: 8:45am, 10:15am & 11:45am Sunday Night Service Time at 6pm Youth Service at 6pm (in Youth Center) Watch LIVE online Sunday's at 10:15am, 11:45am & 6pm www.LCchurch.tv Life Change TV Program Every Sunday Cincinnati Fox19 @ 11am Troy P. Ervin, Pastor 4359 E. Bauman Lane | Batavia, OH 45103 513-735-2555 www.LCchurch.tv

PRESBYTERIAN (USA) LOVELAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

www.faithchurch.net

Services 9:15 am & 10:45 am Nursery provided at all services

Contemporary Worship Practical Message Classes for Children & Teens Nursery Care

John Painter

ABOUT OBITUARIES

7515 Forest Road Cincinnati, OH 45255 513-231-4172 • www.andersonhillsumc.org

5910 Price Road, Milford 831-3770

Phone 734-4041 Rev. Michael Leshney, Pastor Saturday Mass – 5:00 PM Sunday Mass – 10:30 AM www.stmaryparishfamily.org

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP Sunday 8:30 & 11 am

Children’s programs and nursery & toddler care available at 9:30 and 11:00 services. Plenty of Parking behind church.

LINDALE BAPTIST CHURCH 3052 ST. RT. 132 AMELIA, OH 45102 797-4189

Sunday Morning 10:00AM

GOSHEN CHURCH OF GOD

Real People...In a Real Church... Worshipping a Real God! 1675 Hillstation Road, Goshen, Ohio 45122 722-1699 www.goshenchurchofgod.org Pastor Tim McGlone Service Schedule Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Worship 10:45am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00pm Wednesday Youth Service 7:00pm Saturday Service 7:00pm

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Preceded in death by father Robert Jennings, brother Joseph Jennings. Services were Dec. 17 at Hay Funeral Home.

Sunday School .........9:15 - 10:00am Fellowship ...............10:00 - 10:30am Worship Service .....10:30 - 11:30am 360 Robin Av (off Oak St) Loveland OH

683-2525

www.LPCUSA.org • LPCUSA@fuse.net

PRESBYTERIAN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 199 Gay Street Williamsburg, Ohio 45176 Phone: 513-724-7985 Sunday School: 9:30A.M.

Worship:10:30A.M.(SupervisedNursery) PRESCHOOL: Tues, Weds, Thurs

Union Twp. doctor earns the Award of Excellence Dr. Jennifer Scott, Union Township resident, has been selected to receive the Ohio Psychological Association’s (OPA) Award of Excellence. Scott is a Scott Board Certified Clinical Psychologist and Union Institute and University Core Faculty in the Doctor of Psychology Program in Clin-

ical Psychology. In addition to teaching at Union Institute and University, Scott maintains a psychology practice, providing psychological assessment and consultation services to rural communities. She also supervises graduate students, giving them the necessary education, training, and support to develop their professional skills, and mentors early career psychologists in Cincinnati and Brattleboro, Vt., for designation.

LIFE

DECEMBER 25, 2013 • COMMUNITY JOURNAL • B5

Scouts take first place in parade

St. Bernadette Cub Scout Pack No. 116’s gingerbread-themed float earned first place in this year’s annual Amelia Christmas Parade. This accomplishment is a first for the St. Bernadette Cub Scouts, who participate in the parade every year. “Our scouts put their heart and soul into the float this year,” said Pack No. 116 Scoutmaster, Steve Scott. “Many of them stayed for hours painting and putting finishing touches on the float up at school the Saturday before the parade. I couldn’t be more proud of our boys.” The Cub Scouts of St. Bernadette consist of

first through fifth grade boys from all over the county, including Amelia, Batavia, Bethel and New Richmond. St. Bernadette Cub Scout dad, and former Scout himself, Bobby Spitzmiller, led the charge with building the base of the float in his barn for several weeks in advance. The rest was left up to The Pack. “We set our sights on taking the prize this year,” said Spitzmiller. “After building the shell of the float, we gave the boys the task of sprucing it up with lots of color and fun, and they certainly went above and beyond our expectations.”

St. Bernadette Cub Scout Pack No. 116 earned a first place spot as the top float in the annual Amelia Christmas Parade. THANKS TO GAIL SCOTT

There’s now a new kitten in the house Friday the Monroe Grange held a bake sale at the 360 Auction on George Mount Rooks Holly Road and Ohio OLE FISHERMAN 125, there was a good crowd and the Grange sold a lot of good items. Saturday, Ruth Ann got together with our daughter Debby, granddaughters Jennifer and Michelle, and great granddaughter Brooklyn to make cookies. They do this every year. This is special for Grandma Ruth Ann. I stayed at home and worked in the carpenter shop, making bird feeders or suet feeders for the birds. I enjoy the carpenter shop and being able to make different items. Sunday morning at the Bethel United Methodist Church the children had a program, it was great. They have done a lot of practicing. The children’s director, Janet Bowdle sure does a wonderful job with the kids. The lady who was the music director, Shannon Davis, WOW what a won-

derful program. Oh, I forgot Saturday night was the annual Yankee Swap the church has every year. It was held at the Marquettes home; there is always a good crowd. Each family brings a gift and some food. After the prayer is given, everyone eats. Then the fun starts, each person gets a number. When the first number is called, that person takes a gift and opens it, then draws a number for the next person. The next person can either take the gift the first person got or take another gift, unwrap it so everyone can see. This goes on for a long time. We always take something we make in the carpenter shop. This year it was a wood bowl and a wood box, the folks sure enjoy them. In my last article, I wrote that we had lost Chessy, we think to the coyotes, about four weeks ago. It is sure lonely since the loss of her. Last Saturday our granddaughter, Michelle, had pictures on her cell phone of four kittens her mother-in-law had and we could have one of our choice. Now, you guessed it, we have a kitten.

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

AMELIA VILLAGE

49 Wooded Ridge Drive, Jeffrey Duncan & Kim Crowthers to Robert & Patricia Potts, 0.321 acre, $136,000.

BATAVIA TOWNSHIP

ABOUT REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Clermont County real estate transfer information is provided as a public service by the office of Clermont County Auditor Linda L. Fraley. Some listings may not include complete information. NA, 2 acre, $50,000. 1219 Rolling Meadows Drive, Dennis & June McClure to Rick Pollard & Kristy Clifton, 5 acre, $35,000.

1327 Cedarpoint Court, James & Sharon Ditomasso to Larry & Linda Denny, trustee, 0.251 acre, $150,000. 3290 Pliney Drive, Mollie Dincler to Melissa Kay Tallant, 0.459 acre, $78,500. 2069 Whispering Wind Lane, Benedict LaJoye to American Homes 4 Rent Properies 7 LLC, 0.351 acre, $135,000. 1416 Woodbury Glen Drive, Fischer Single Family Homes II LLC to Amber & John Moore, 0.3397 acre, $181,765.

1014 White Oak Road, Robert Dumford, et al. to Wells Fargo Bank NA, as trustee, 0.5 acre, $124,000. 1373 Young Road, Stuart & Gina Fries to Anthony Fries, 2.216 acre, $51,000.

BATAVIA VILLAGE

UNION TOWNSHIP

421 Diana Avenue, Kimberlee Parsons, trustee to Helen & Luther Wisby Jr., 0.356 acre, $163,200. 1877 Karen Drive, Karen Simmonds to Diana & Max Cormendy, 0.908 acre, $150,000.

MONROE TOWNSHIP

1733 Bainum Road, Brian Lumpkins, et al. to Wells Fargo Bank

OHIO TOWNSHIP

2931 Ohio 132, Donald Boedker to Richard & Deborah Himmelhaver, 10.988 acre, $199,900.

PIERCE TOWNSHIP

624 Arlington Drive, Shirley Geyer, et al. to Federal National Mortgage Assoc., 0.251 acre, $50,000. 613 Brandy Way, B & D Creative Renovations LLC to Nicholas Heath & Jennifer BermanHeath, 0.459 acre, $209,500. 4179 Durham’s Crossing, M/I Homes of Cincinnati LLC to Brandon Vatter, 0.4329 acre,

$401,433. 700 Eastgate S. Drive, 168 Eastgate LLC to 32 East LLC, 15.4722 acre, $4,700,000. 4323 Glen Este Withamsville Road, Henry Williams, et al. to Douglas Williams, 4 acre, $152,000. 1104 Glendale Drive, Raymond Moore, et al. to Fifth Third Mortgage Co., $76,000. 698 Lake View Drive, NVR Inc. to John & Connie Rhoads, $319,955. 703 Lake View Drive, NVR Inc. to Victor & Sarah Napier, $253,630. 1140 Nature Run Road, Rick & Saunda Andrews to Christopher Sapelli, 0.24 acre, $117,500. 758 Picket Way, HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. to Divine Property Investments LLC, 0.617 acre, $80,000.

WILLIAMSBURG VILLAGE

860 West Main St., Richard & Kimberly Scherer to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 0.272 acre, $60,000.

It is a little male, and it is sure great to have one in the house again, we named it Chester. The reason for this is that our grandson, Curtis, named Chessy, Chester. Then we found it was a girl so we shortened it to Chessy. It took to Ruth Ann quickly. It was used to a woman, but the next day it made up with me. Sunday night Ruth Ann made a nest on the quilt rack with some clothes and laid Chester on there. The next morning at 5 o’clock he was still there. Tuesday morning the cat had stayed on the quilt rack then jumped on the bed

and played. It is a blessing. Start your week by going to the house of worship of your choice and praise the Good Lord. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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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Howdy Folks, We have received two seed catalogs this year already. It sure makes we want to start planting. I know that will not be happening soon! This year we need to cover our strawberries, the wild turkeys ate them this past year. They would fly over the fence we put up to keep the deer out. We need to be able to pick several quarts next year so Ruth Ann can make preserves and pies. We also like to eat ripe strawberries on our cereal each morning. Ruth Ann and I went to the Grant Vocational School last Wednesday to eat ribs and chicken with some friends, Rodney, his wife and mother in law. While there we saw several folks we knew and several fishermen. Now Rodney is a good crappie fisherman. He catches a bunch of crappie each year. The Boars Head Bait Shop in Afton have several crappie tournaments each year and Rodney seems to win his share of them. Thursday we went to Mort and Barb’s to have lunch and exchange Christmas with them. They sure have a beautiful home, they are good folks.

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B6 • COMMUNITY JOURNAL • DECEMBER 25, 2013

Amelia coach heads CSC giving campaign

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Amelia High School’s varsity baseball coach, Jeff Hurt, is working on a different kind of pitch this fall as he leads the 20132014 Annual Giving campaign for Cancer Support Community Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky. In addition to being a coach, Hurt is also a senior project manager at The Midland Group, a brain tumor survivor, and a participant at CSC. “As a coach, I know a lot about teamwork, commitment and playing to win – but when cancer is the opponent, the stakes are higher than ever,” Hurt said. “My family and I have benefited greatly from CSC's programs and truly appreciate the financial support that makes it possible for CSC to provide their programs and services free of charge. I hope many people will join me in making a generous donation to the annual giving campaign to help ensure that no one will have to fight cancer alone.” In a heartfelt letter Hurt sent to friends and supporters, he shared some of his medical struggles since being diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2004 as a 28-year old newlywed who had just started coaching baseball at his alma mater. “I’ve had three brain surgeries, dozens of radiation treatments and almost a year and a half of chemotherapy, so I know great medical care is es-

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sential,” Hurt said. “But just like in baseball, you need intangibles, too. That is what Cancer Support Group offers – help with the emotional, psychological, and practical issues of fighting cancer.” CSC offers more than 220 programs a month including support groups, healthy lifestyle and stress reduction classes, and educational presentations, all designed to complement medical care, improve the recovery process and help restore a sense of control. “Over the past nine years my family and I have taken advantage of many programs including networking groups, cooking and nutrition classes, and workshops on finances and career issues,”

Hurt said. “We are so thankful that there is never a fee to participate, but we know that CSC incurs considerable costs to provide these programs. We are honored to help raise funds to make sure these programs remain available and free of charge to help others battling cancer.” Contributions to CSC’s Annual Fund may be made by mail (4918 Cooper Road; Cincinnati, 45242), or by phone (513-7914060). All funds raised stay in the local community to support programs in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. For more information about CSC’s free programs, call 513-791-4060 or visit www.CancerSupport Cincinnati.org.

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POLICE REPORTS AMELIA Arrests/citations Lisa Hileman, 45, 128 E. Main St., open container, Dec. 4. Kayla M. Smith, 18, 41 Mallard Drive, disorderly conduct, Nov. 30. Branden Herzner, 24, 497 Old Boston Road No. 24, theft, Nov. 26. Michael D. Johnson, 31, 38 Swan Lane, theft, Dec. 4.

Incidents/investigations Assault Fighting reported at 41 Mallard Drive, Nov. 30. Criminal mischief Electric box tampered with at 3 Woodsong Drive, Dec. 1. Disorderly conduct Male causing disturbance at 11 Cecelia Drive No. E37, Nov. 30. Theft Light bulbs taken from Kroger at West Main Street, Dec. 3. Christmas lights taken from Kroger at 262 W. Main St., Nov. 26. Merchandise taken from Kroger; $28 at 262 W. Main St., Dec. 4.

BATAVIA Arrests/citations Sarah A. Smith, 31, 3307 Yelton, warrant, Dec. 1. Eddie D. Davis, 42, 180 E. Main St., falsification, Dec. 4. Anthony W. Dillinger, 32, 191 North St., warrant, Dec. 5. Destinie C. Schools, 18, 611 Kilgore No. 6, warrant, Dec. 5. Jonathan S. Lewis, 19, 611 Kilgore No. 6, underage consumption, Dec. 5. Velma L. Fancher, 76, 3005 Campbell, warrant, Dec. 5.

NEW RICHMOND Incidents/investigations Criminal damage Drywall, etc. damaged at 221 Union St., Nov. 20. Disorderly conduct Intoxicated female caused disturbance at Frisch’s at Old Ohio 52, Nov. 29. Domestic violence At Bethel New Richmond Road, Nov. 18.

Marijuana, paraphernalia Items found in vehicle during traffic stop at Ohio 52 at Sycamore Street, Dec. 2.

PIERCE TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations Juvenile, 17, breaking and entering, Nov. 29. Sean F. Deniher, 18, 1158 Abbott Road, breaking and entering, criminal damage, Nov. 29. Brian E. Hill, 38, 311 Brown St., drug instruments, Dec. 6. Daniel S. Tenhundfeld, 32, 366 St. Andrews No. D, drug possession, domestic violence, Dec. 5. Adam J. Stammer, 25, 1692 Ludlow Circle, disorderly conduct, Dec. 6. Philip Durchholz, 51, 356 St. Andrews No. B, aggravated menacing, Dec. 7. Candis Bushorn, 25, 1550 Bethel New Richmond Road, theft, Dec. 8. Chelsea A. Turner, 21, 187 Amelia Olive Branch, disorderly conduct, Dec. 8. Shane A. Kelley, 25, 200 Fairways Blvd. No. 4, domestic violence, Dec. 9. Peter B. Ely, 43, 491 Lenkenann, warrant, Dec. 4.

Incidents/investigations Aggravated menacing Female was threatened at 356 St. Andrews No. A, Dec. 7. Disorderly conduct

Intoxicated male in roadway at 3300 block of Ludlow Circle, Dec. 6. Domestic violence At Fairways Blvd., Dec. 9. Drug instruments Items found in vehicle during traffic stop at 700 block of Ohio 749, Dec. 6. Drug possession, domestic violence At St. Andrews Drive, Dec. 5. Theft Bike taken; $2,500 at 3809 Hopper Hill, Nov. 30. License plate taken off vehicle at Walmart at Ohio Pike, Dec. 1. Bottle of water taken from Marathon; $2 at Ohio Pike, Dec. 2. Roll of toilet paper taken at Swifty at Ohio 125, Dec. 2. Golf cart taken; $850 at 593 Palestine Road, Dec. 4. 1991 Acura taken; $2,000 at 1857 Ohio 125, Dec. 4. Checks taken from check book and cashed; $1,180 loss at 1510 Denny Drive, Dec. 7. Merchandise taken from Walmart; $98 at Ohio Pike, Dec. 8.

UNION TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations David L. Spencer, 21, 4192 Clough Lane, warrant, Dec. 5. Christopher D. Redkey, 24, no

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B8 • COMMUNITY JOURNAL • DECEMBER 25, 2013

POLICE REPORTS Continued from Page B7 address given, warrant, falsification, Dec. 5. Jerry Lee, 47, homeless, criminal trespass, Dec. 5. Penny L. Oberschlake, 54, 439 Yarabee Trace No. F, permitting drug abuse, drug paraphernalia, drug abuse, drug possession, Dec. 5. Christina McCoy, 34, 439 Yarabee Trace No. F, tampering with evidence, permitting drug abuse, Dec. 5. Tyler J. Bauer, 23, 989 Four Mile, drug abuse, drug possession, Dec. 5. David K. Stillings, 40, 1070 Bethel New Richmond No. 12, warrant, obstruction official business, Dec. 5. Nadia S. David, 28, 4105 Woodmont, dog ordinance, Dec. 5. Victoria M. Chase, 23, 1927 Bardwell Buford Road, warrant, drug instruments, Dec. 5. Kyle D. Byrd, 19, 256 N. Charity, drug abuse, drug possession, Dec. 5. James D. Spencer, 41, 3535 Inez Ave., warrant, Dec. 6. Cody L. Siegel, 20, 4469 Grandview, disorderly conduct, Dec. 6. Gary M. Ramey, 35, 774 Rue Center No. G, warrant, Dec. 6. James E. Bertram, 53, 88 Shady Lane, disorderly conduct, Dec. 6. Wesley A. Cline, 35, 3998 Brandychase Way, failure to control, driving under suspension, Dec. 6. Jennifer D. Mauch, 38, 538 Old Ohio 74, warrant, Dec. 6. Austin D. Thies, 21, 224 Short St., driving under influence, criminal damage, disorderly conduct, Dec. 7. Catherine J. Trisdale, 27, 141 E. Beech St., warrant, Dec. 7. Donna M. Gullett, 37, 328 St. Andrews, warrant, Dec. 7. Two Juveniles, 14, criminal trespass, Dec. 7. Juvenile, 13, criminal trespass, Dec. 7. Robert Gullett, 39, 152 Hudson Ave., warrant, Dec. 7. Erica J. Johnson, 35, 4604 Northridge, burglary, Dec. 8. Lewis E. Englert Jr., 27, 740 Ohio Pike, theft, Dec. 8. Jeffrey A. Anspach, 44, 1001 Brighton St., marijuana pos-

session, Dec. 8. Billy J. Major, 39, 4453 Mount Carmel Tobasco, warrant, Dec. 8. Joseph C. Dillon, 26, 9832 Mobile Acres, license forfeiture, drug possession, Dec. 8. Stephanie Gehring, 31, 4580 Willowbrook, warrant, Dec. 8. Christopher Litteral, 38, 1356 Ohio 52, warrant, Dec. 8. Luis Rodriguez, 42, 4593 Summerside, warrant, Dec. 9. Christina M. Hairfield, 37, 4593 Summerside, drug instruments, Dec. 9. Amanda Haag, 37, 606 Terrace View, warrant, Dec. 9. David L. Glossop, 46, 507 Old Ohio 74, marijuana possession, Dec. 10. Emmalee I. Nedeau, 30, 774 Connie Lane, driving under suspension, Dec. 10. Cassidy R. Hamilton, 30, 133 Maple Ave. No. 31, theft, forgery, Dec. 11. Jeremiah J. Walter, 35, 1160 King Louis Court No. 605, receiving stolen property, Dec. 11. Seth M. Cook, 22, 4407 Todd Rose, driving under suspension, Dec. 12. Paul M. Chisenhall, 36, 6134 Bellfast, warrant, Dec. 12.

Incidents/investigations Arson Reported at Long John Silvers at Eastgate Blvd., Dec. 8. Burglary At 30 Carriage Station, Dec. 10. At 3887 Bennett Road, Dec. 10. Criminal damage Reported at VFW Hall at 4283 Stoddard, Dec. 7. At 775 Rue Center, Dec. 10. Disorderly conduct At 4702 Beechwood, Dec. 5. Reported at Southwind Apartments at 3885 Old Savannah Drive, Dec. 5. Reported at Meijer at Eastgate Blvd., Dec. 6. Domestic violence Reported at Beechwoods Apartments at Piccadilly Square, Dec. 8. Theft Reported at Walmart at Eastgate Blvd., Dec. 5. Reported at United Dairy Farmers at Ohio Pike, Dec. 5. Reported at Kohl’s at Eastgate

Blvd., Dec. 5. Reported at Jungle Jim’s at Eastgate Blvd., Dec. 6. Reported at Timber Creek at 4453 Mount Carmel Tobasco, Dec. 8. Reported at Meijer at Eastgate Blvd., Dec. 9. Reported at Home Depot at Ohio Pike, Dec. 9. Reported at Home Depot at Ohio Pike, Dec. 10. Reported at Kroger at Old Ohio 74, Dec. 10. At 718 Wilfert Drive, Dec. 10. Reported at Checksmart at Ohio Pike, Dec. 11. Reported at Kohl’s at Eastgate Blvd., Dec. 11. Reported at United Dairy Farmers at Ohio Pike, Dec. 11. Reported at Mount Carmel Village Apartments at 4524 Weiner Lane, Dec. 11. Reported at Beechwoods Apartments at 3970 Piccadilly, Dec. 11. Reported at Kohl’s at Eastgate Blvd., Dec. 11. Trespassing Reported at Clepper Park at Summerside Road, Dec. 7. At 4593 Summerside Road, Dec. 9. Vandalism Reported at Jeff Wyler Chevrolet at Ohio 32, Dec. 7.

WILLIAMSBURG Arrests/citations Michael Cotter, 22, no address given, warrant, Dec. 5.

CLERMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests/citations Joseph David Queener, 25, 13485 New Harmony Shiloh Road, Mount Orab, criminal damaging/endangering, escape, Dec. 12. Kegan Proffitt, 21, 3887 Bennett Road, Bldg. 4, Cincinnati, sexual imposition - victim 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11. Jeremy W. Durham, 27, 4700 Beechwood Road, No. S114, Cincinnati, theft, Dec. 12. Jennifer Marie Kane, 29, 602 Laura Drive, Bethel, making false alarms, making false alarms - to emergency agency, obstructing official business, Dec. 9.

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GINETTE QUEEN BED Includes: Queen Hdbd, Ftbd, Rails

WYATT RECLINING SOFA Sku# 133577

SALE PRICED

1,09999

SALE PRICED

Sku# 121709

49999

Sku# 137601

JARVIA ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Sku# 133275

SALE PRICED

1,19999

HALF PRICE DELIVERY!*

PLUS NO INTEREST IF PAID IN FULL IN 12 MONTHS!**

Sku# 107807

EVA CORNER BED

SALE PRICED

299

TOLLEY BLACK/WHITE ACCENT CHAIR

SALE PRICED

14999

SEE ALL OUR ITEMS ON SALE AT

www.muenchensfurniture.com

Sku# 109467

TAMPA SOFA

Sku# 128343

JUBILE 5PC BEDROOM

999

SANDERS 5PC DINING SET

SALE PRICED

649

Includes: Queen Hdbd, Frame, Dresser, Mirror & Nightstand

Sku# 143710

SALE PRICED

LET OUR FAMILY HELP YOURS!

WE’LL SAVE YOU MONEY!

WE OFFER FINANCING!

SALE PRICED

699

Includes: Leg table, 4 side chairs

99 SALE PRICED

JAIDYN TWIN BUNK BED

449

SKU# 130488

SHANDON

5005 Cincinnati Brookville Rd. Shandon, OH 45063 513-738-4200 • M-SAT 10AM-7PM, SUNDAY 11AM-5PM

SAMUEL CREAM 3PC SECTIONAL Sku# 501711

SALE PRICED

149999

EASTGATE

700 Eastgate South Dr. Suite 100 Cincinnati, OH 45245 513-843-7107 • M-SAT 10AM-9PM, SUNDAY 11AM-6PM

www.muenchensfurniture.com

LET OUR FAMILY HELP YOURS!

SALE PRICED

1099

VISTA CHOCOLATE 3PC SECTIONAL

99 Sku# 136164

NOLAN MOSAIC MIRROR

CARLYLE SMALL DESK

Sku# 101577

Sku# 119741

WINSTON RECLINING SOFA Sku# 109503

1,09999

SALE PRICED

Includes: Queen Hdbd, Frame, Dresser, Mirror and Nightstand

SHANDON

5005 Cincinnati Brookville Rd. Shandon, OH 45063 513-738-4200 M-SAT 10AM-7PM, SUNDAY 11AM-5PM

Twin Set $399 Full Set $499 Queen Set $549 King Set $749

TANGE BLACK BUNKBED Sku# 131735

COLLINS PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET

SALE PRICED

Twin Set $349 Full Set $449 Queen Set $499 King Set $699

699

BOLIVAR 5 PC. BEDROOM

BROWNING FIRM OR PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET

SALE PRICED

Twin Set $229 Full Set $279 Queen Set $299 King Set $449

19999

22999

SALE PRICED

WHITMAN PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET

AUSTEN EUROTOP MATTRESS SET

SALE PRICED

Twin Set $549 Full Set $599 Queen Set $699 King Set $899

SALE PRICED

39999

SALE PRICED

EASTGATE

700 Eastgate South Dr. Suite 100 Cincinnati, OH 45245 513-843-7107 M-SAT 10AM-9PM, SUNDAY 11AM-6PM

www.muenchensfurniture.com

Sku# 113689