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Goshen Township Police are investigating the death of an 18-month-old at Meadowcrest Lane in Green Acres Mobile Home Park. The child’s father called emergency services at 8:18 a.m. Saturday, April 24, and reported the child was not breathing. Upon arrival of Goshen Township EMS and police, the child was found deceased in his crib tangled in a window blind cord. The crib was positioned next to the window with the blind. Goshen Township Police Detective Jeff Lacey is the lead investigator. At this time the death appears accidental pending an autopsy report.

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The Goshen Community Improvement Corp. is in talks with M/I Homes to accept a donation of about 20 acres of land. The property is just off Fay Road in Goshen Township and likely will remain untouched for now, said CIC member T.J. Corcoran. “The CIC has no immediate plans for the sale or development of the property, but is committed to determining how it can best be used for the overall betterment of our community,” he said.

Originally, M/I Homes wanted to donate the land to the township, but because of the recent disengagement from the CIC and because the trustees did not have time to research the land, it will be given to the CIC, said Goshen Township Trustee Jack Kuntz. “M/I needed to move quickly and the CIC has done their due diligence,” he said. “The trustees just don’t have the time to do the necessary steps to make sure this is a valuable donation. The CIC will probably accept the property, maintain it and pay the property taxes until they can flip it for a pretty good profit. Giving it to the

CIC is better than giving it to nobody.” Corcoran said M/I Homes’ decision to donate to the CIC is an indication the organization is doing well. “Despite the trustees’ recent disengagement from the CIC, the group continues to work for the benefit of Goshen,” he said. “In spite of what some misinformed people are saying, the CIC is working on great things for our township and thankfully the group’s hard work is beginning to be recognized by others, such as M/I Homes, and it’s beginning to pay off.”

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Trustee Bob Hausermann said he would’ve liked to see the land donated to the township. “When you have a non-profit corporation such as the CIC, you don’t really know where their intent is,” he said. “I’m sure everybody has good intentions, but who knows what the ultimate outcome will be. I just wish the township had been given more of an opportunity to pursue it and be involved with the deal.” Several calls to Matt Walker, the M/I Homes employee acting as a liaison between the township and the company, were not returned.

Prom royalty

Dancing at the Goshen prom April 23 are Queen Denice Harris and King Nate Godby. For more photos from the annual dance, see page A4. JOHN SENEY/STAFF

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Goshen juniors Hannah Musgrove and Anthony Voto were named prom princess and prince at the Goshen prom April 23.

Goshen police target drug dealers; 11 indicted In the last two weeks indicted 11 people were indicted for attempting to sell drugs or manufacture drugs. They were arrested by officers of the Goshen Township Police Department. Three were indicted by the Clermont County Grand Jury for drug trafficking involving the sale of prescription pills, Oxycontin and Klonopin. They are Joshua Smallwood, 24, of Goshen; Joshua Sayles 21, of Goshen; and Bethany Gilbert, 21, of Batavia. Four people were indicted for conspiracy and illegal assembly of chemicals to manufacture drugs. In this case, the four suspects went around to various stores buying Sudafed for the manufacture of methamphetamine. Indicted were Angelia Wilder 32, of Loveland; Ricky Williams,

52, of Blanchester; Barbie Kassow, 28, of Morristown; and Bobby Young 34, of Morristown. Randall Cline, 20, of Montgomery, was indicted for drug trafficking after he sold a half pound of marijuana to a confidential informant. Patrick Thompson, 32, of Felicity, was indicted for drug trafficking after he brought Percocet and Vicodin to Goshen to sell. Marquis Jones, 31, of Cincinnati, was indicted for drug trafficking after he brought a half ounce of crack cocaine into Goshen to sell. Tyler Grove, 28, of Goshen was indicted for drug trafficking after he brought Oxycontin prescription pills into Goshen to sell. “We are committed to aggressively targeting drug offenses,” said Capt. Bob Rose, Goshen

Township Police Department. “Our aggressive drug efforts are led by Cpl. Ron Robinson. In 2009 alone, he indicted 70 people for 101 counts of drug trafficking. He continues with his efforts and is on track to match last year’s numbers.” “We are working hard to show those who use or sell drugs that they are not welcome in Goshen,” Rose said. “Drug and alcohol offenses are the root of why many crimes occur.” “Many drug dealers will steal from businesses and homes, defraud others, or even commit burglary or robbery to get the money they need to support their drug habit. Drug users commonly drive while under the influence of their drug of choice putting all motorists, pedestrians, and property in harms way,” Rose said.

Township police to hold anti-drug seminar May 3 Community Press Staff Report Goshen Police Officer James Taylor will host an anti-drug seminar at 7 p.m. Monday, May 3, for parents and teens, at Goshen High School, 6707 Goshen Road. Former addicts and dealers will be at the seminar to talk about their experiences with drugs and to answer questions, Taylor said. Discussion topics also will include how local teens get drugs, how they fuel their habits and how to determine if someone is using drugs.

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April 28, 2010

Terminally ill Goshen resident treated to Reds Opening Day By Mary Dannemiller mdannemiller@communitypress.com

Monday, April 5, was a perfect day for 22-year-old Kyle Payne. It was a beautiful, sunny Opening Day and though the Cincinnati Reds lost their home opener, the Goshen Township resident had the ultimate fan experience. Thanks to the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center StarShine Hospice, the terminally ill Payne was able to watch his beloved Reds play at Great American Ball Park from the FOX Sports Ohio Champions Club seats

with his family. He even received a presidential police escort to the game. “I can’t even put into words how awesome it was,” said his mom, Julie Slusher. “They’re great people and for them to think of him in particular is amazing and it’s great for him because he’s stuck in bed a lot with nurses all day. On the way to the stadium everybody was waving to him because of the police escort and he was waving back. He felt like Obama.” Payne has been under the hospice’s care for 10 years and suffers from spinocere-

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Kyle Payne waves to fellow Cincinnati Reds fans during a limo ride to Great American Ball Park. bellar, a degenerative disease. Payne’s brain stem did not grow properly and as a result, his cerebellum deteriorated and is now gone, his mother said. “The interaction with the outside world and feeling special for a day just meant so much to him,” Slusher said. “He was so sick last week that they were questioning whether or not they were even going to treat him. They’ve prepared me for it, but to do something so spe-

cial like this just means a lot. He’s been in the program for 10 years and that’s a long time for hospice, but he’s been that sick for that long.” While Payne is able to live at home and receive care from visiting nurses and doctors, he also must stay in the hospital for days at a time if he gets too sick, Slusher said. Arnold Barnett serves on the StarShine Hospice board and donated the tickets and limousine service to the Slushers as well as another terminally ill patient from Cincinnati. “These children are not going to see a full life and parents are not made to bury their children,” Barnett said. “When you see a child who has been through so much pain and so much grief, you want to bring a little joy to their lives.” Aside from enjoying the game, Payne also was able to bond with his 10-year-old brother Adam, who doesn’t always understand what his

Kyle Payne and his younger brother Adam Slusher. brother is going through. “A 10-year-old sometimes doesn’t notice all the handicap stuff and we’ve tried not to make that an issue,” Slusher said. “They connected that day and Adam realized this was super special for him. They were wearing matching hats and jerseys and Adam stayed right next to him the whole time. They don’t have much in common, but they had that whole day in common and it was priceless.” Adam is just one of Payne’s siblings. He also has

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a younger brother named Hunter, a sister named Megan and Slusher is expecting. StarShine is hosting a golf outing at Western Hills Country Club Monday, July 12, to raise money to help provide services ranging from home nursing care to grief counseling to terminally ill pediatric patients and their families. Anyone interested in sponsoring the event or playing in the outing should call StarShine Hospice Clinical Director Susanne Cassidy at 636-8432.

Design work begins for Stonelick covered bridge The Clermont County Engineer’s Office is moving ahead with plans for the rehabilitation of the historic Stonelick-Williams Corner Covered Bridge. “After several public hearings to solicit citizen comments, and considering five options for the project, we are beginning design work in May with anticipated construction on the $1.2million project to begin in

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January of 2012,” said Clermont County Engineer Pat Manger at the county commissioner’s town meeting April 19. “We recognize that this bridge is important to the community. Throughout this process we are keeping two major things in mind, preservation and protection of this historical treasure for generations to come.” Funding for the project will come from several sources, including the Ohio Department of Transportation National Historic Bridge Program ($360,000), the Ohio Public Works Commission ($244,860), and the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments ($619,000).

“The bridge rehabilitation project will follow strict guidelines to ensure that the structure maintains its aesthetic and historic value,” said Manger. “The project will increase the load limit on the bridge from the current 3-tons to 12-tons, enabling buses, delivery trucks and emergency vehicles to cross the structure.” The bridge design will keep 75 to 80 percent of the historic trusses. The bridge roof will be replaced, along with exterior siding, and the bridge deck. An improved lighting system will be added to the one lane bridge to ensure safe passage. Numerous permits and studies must be completed

before the bridge rehabilitation project can begin. Smolen Engineering is the design consultant selected for the project. Once construction begins, it should take 10 months to complete. The Stonelick Williams Corner Covered Bridge, built in 1878, is the only covered bridge in Clermont County. It is located on StonelickWilliams Corner Road near U.S. 50 in Stonelick Township. For additional information about the Stonelick Township Covered Bridge project, contact Todd Gadbury with the Clermont County Engineer’s Office at 732-8865.

Men plead not guilty to cruelty charges Two men suspected of killing several cats in Goshen Township pleaded

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not guilty to animal cruelty charges before Magistrate Robert Lamb in Clermont County Municipal Court Friday, April 23. Keegan Carney, of Wayne Township, and James Combs, of Maineville, pleaded not guilty to a total of seven counts of animal cruelty. Carney was charged with

four counts of animal cruelty, while Combs faced three counts of animal cruelty and three counts of discharging a firearm, said Goshen Township Assistant Police Chief Bob Rose. Police allege Carney trapped four cats from Melon Ridge Nursing Home and took them home where the animals were killed.

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April 28, 2010

Run for the Poor is June 12

By Mary Dannemiller

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It might only be April, but it’s already time to start training for the 18th annual St. Vincent de Paul Run for the Poor Saturday, June 12. The St. Martin District Council of St. Vincent de Paul sponsors the run and it is comprised of churches from Adams, Brown, Clermont, Clinton, Highland and Warren counties. Proceeds from the 5K race help fund the district’s efforts with the less fortunate residents in those counties, said member Marvin Hudson. “The parishes in all the counties just don’t have

Proceeds from the 5K race help fund the district’s efforts with the less fortunate residents in those counties. enough resources to help the people that call for help,” he said. “So it’s mainly a means of generating funds to help them, but it’s also a way for the members to get to know each other since we’re so spread out.” The race will start at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 5900 Buckwheat Road, and continue to Miami Meadows Park

before returning to the church for the finish, Hudson said. Though the event is called the Run for the Poor, participants also will be able to walk, either for time or at a leisurely pace. “It’s not only a run, but also a health walk,” he said. “You can run for time, you can walk for time or you can just walk at your own pace.” Miami Township Trustee Mary Makley Wolff said it was important to support the organization more now than ever because of the economic hardships many in the community are facing. “One thing we saw with

what Marv presented to us is there is an increased need in the community, especially in a time when people are losing their jobs and there’s a lot of concern about what’s going to happen in the future,” she said. “This is just an opportunity for people to do something good for their own health and to benefit people who don’t have anything. This is the ultimate win-win.” The pre-registration cost is $15 for the race and $10 for a T-shirt, while race day registration will cost $18 and $12 for a T-shirt. The deadline for pre-registration is Friday, June 4, and anyone interested can register at racedmc.com.

National Day of Prayer is May 6 Thursday, May 6, is National Day of Prayer throughout Clermont County and the Nation. With the focus on faith and freedom, prayer events will be held from the court house to the church house. “As we know, the Bill of Rights reads freedom of religion, not from religion,” said Libbie Bennett, county coordinator for National Day of Prayer. Bible readings will be held on the court house steps in Batavia from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., said Cathy and George Vandergriff, bible coordinators. The prayer service begins at noon on the steps

“A special thanks to the church for their hospitality. I’d like to invite all the county’s elected officials to join us for food, fellowship and faith.” Tim Rudd honorary chair with Bible readings by the county’s elected officials. Area pastors will then pray for the county, the country, the community and all military, both active and veterans. Well-known soloist John Hale will sing patriotic songs and hymns. “During the prayer for

our communities, we’ll invite all of our hometown heroes – police, fire and EMTs, to come forward and be recognized,” said Commissioner Bob Proud. A pastors brunch will be held at 11 a.m. in the conference room of the county administration building. It is hosted by Pastor Dale

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Campfield and Eastgate Community Church. Tim Rudd, honorary chair, said “a special thanks to the church for their hospitality. I’d like to invite all the county’s elected officials to join us for food, fellowship and faith.” On Thursday evening there will be a prayer walk at the Union Township Veterans Park beginning at 7 p.m. With an emphasis on prayer, praise and patriotic music, Pastor John Martin, coordinator, said “We’d especially like to invite all veterans, thank them for their service and pray for them.”

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Poppy Days

American Legion representative Jackie Kohake attended the Milford City Council Tuesday, April 20, to tell council about Poppy Days. The legion will be offering poppies Friday, May 14, and Saturday, May 15, at Big Lots, Walgreens, CVS and Kroger. Donations are accepted and are forwarded to disabled veterans. During the meeting, Milford Mayor Amy Brewer declared those two days as “Poppy Days” in the city of Milford.

County works to debug new accounting system By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com

Some Clermont County government employees are experiencing problems with a new accounting system that went into operation April 1. At the April 7 county commissioners work session, Administrator David Spinney said some employees had trouble gaining access to the database called Munis. Putting codes into the system has been taking longer than usual, and some bills have not been paid on time. Auditor Linda Fraley, whose department is in charge of implementing the new system, said there has

been a lot of impatience with the new system. “I am personally very pleased with where we’re at,” Fraley said. “I think we are meeting the needs as best we can. We are in very good shape,” she said. Commissioner Scott Croswell said he has heard complaints from employees who said they didn’t know what was going on with the new system. “All we are asking for is communication,” he said. “You have to have patience,” Fraley said. Spinney said he would like to see some of the more complicated command codes in the system turned off until more training can take place.

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April 28, 2010

Goshen Prom 2010

Grecian Gardens was the theme of the Goshen High School prom Friday, April 23, at Norlyn Manor in Batavia. Crowned king and queen of the prom were seniors Nate Godby and Denice Harris. The prince and princess of the prom were juniors Anthony Voto and Hannah Musgrove. COMMUNITY PRESS STAFF REPORT

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Gathering around a table at the prom April 23 are Goshen High School students, from left, Alex Burnett, a senior; Alex Owens, a junior; Fred Zadek, a junior; Chris Phillips, a senior; Dillon Blevins, a senior; Charlie Brooks, a senior; J.T. Hatfield, a senior; and Kayla Peebles, a sophomore.

Godby, Harris crowned at Goshen prom

Austin Harlow, a junior at Goshen High School, and Kayla Bolin, a sophomore at Reading High School, attend the Goshen prom April 23.

Goshen juniors Hannah Musgrove and Anthony Voto were named prom princess and prince at the Goshen prom April 23.

Dancing at the Goshen prom April 23 are Queen Denice Harris and King Nate Godby.

Heading to the dance floor at the Goshen prom April 23 are Cody L. Ladrigan, a CNE graduate, and Molly K. Wiedemann, a Goshen junior.

Enjoying the prom April 23 are Goshen High School students, from left, Amy Wong, a junior; Elizabeth Sharp, a senior; and Ronnie Hinkle, a senior.

Goshen High School students Emily Carlson, a sophomore, and Alex Jackson, a senior, attend the Goshen prom April 23.

Corey Bohl, a Blanchester graduate, and Sarah Smith, a Goshen senior, visited the chocolate fountain at the Goshen prom April 23.

Attending the Goshen prom April 23 are, from left seated, Janelle Rice, a Goshen junior; Marian Conger, a Felicity sophomore; and from left standing, Brian Ellis, a Goshen senior; and Daniel Carpintero, a Goshen senior.

Attending the Goshen prom April 23 were, from left, Bree Chapman, a junior at Live Oaks; Juston Shelton, a senior at Live Oaks; Sara Banks, a senior at Goshen; and Brandon Sevier, a senior at Goshen.

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April 28, 2010

Rodenberg running for common pleas judge, domestic division Clermont County Civil Magistrate Kathleen Rodenbeg is running for her first term as common pleas judge in the domestic division and will be on the ballot for the Tuesday, May 4, primary election. She is seeking the Republican Party nomination. Rodenberg answered the following questions about her campaign.

1. Because of budget restraints, correction officers have been cut and the capacity of the Clermont County Jail has been reduced. Convicted offenders often have to be put on waiting lists to serve jail time. Should the county have more flexibility in how jail inmates are housed? What solutions do you see for this problem? Does the space issue at the jail affect your decisions? I am a candidate for the

restrictive, legislative review is the appropriate solution. The sheriff and jail officials, however, are the officials in the best position to determine whether the standards should be reviewed.

Rodenberg domestic relations court. Incarceration is used as a last resort in domestic relations court, after all other attempts to secure compliance with support and other orders have been unsuccessful. Less than three percent of the current inmate population are serving time in the Clermont County Jail as a result of a domestic court order. Most jail inmates are sentenced by the general division of common pleas court and municipal court. Jail standards are set by the state in accordance with the laws and constitution. If the standards become overly

2. The economy has resulted in cutbacks throughout Clermont County government. Should the court system be subject to these cuts? What would you do to make the judicial system be made more efficient? All of county government, including the courts, must work to maximize the funds entrusted to us by the citizens. The Clermont County commissioners have worked with county offices and agencies, including the courts, to prioritize operation expenditures and to economize to the fullest extent possible. I will actively participate and cooperate in this endeavor. I do not believe in spending money

we don’t have and do not feel that the courts are entitled to preferential treatment in funding allocations.

3. The cost of political campaigns continues to climb. Should judges be elected or appointed? Why or why not? The cost of political campaigns for all offices, including judicial offices, are an embarrassing waste of money. Initial appointment of judges would help reduce or maybe even eliminate that waste. Any such system, however, must ensure that we have judges who are qualified, serve impartially and treat all litigants with respect. 4. The legal system often has to deal with the same offenders over and over. How should the legal system deal with repeat offenders? As a domestic relations court judge, I will not hear

criminal cases, so my observations are from the perspective of a lay person. We clearly cannot afford to incarcerate minor repeat offenders, given the shortage of resources and jail space. It is important to identify the reason for the offender’s behavior, and, if possible, help the offender make a permanent lifestyle change. That is why Municipal Court Judge Shriver has established the OMVI Court in Clermont County – to try and identify and address why a person continues to drink and drive, and stop the cycle, rather than resorting to repeat confinement. I applaud Judge Shriver’s efforts and his success with the OMVI court.

5. Why is it important for people to know who their county judges are? People should know who they are voting for as their county judges because they are entrusting them to honor the American system of justice. Americans want judges to be fair and treat people with respect, especially when they are appearing as a witness or litigant in court. Even beyond that, however, people want to ensure that the American judicial system never becomes a “kangaroo court.” People should know something about the judicial candidate’s experience, temperament and capability before the candidate is entrusted with that responsibility.

Ohio EPA issues rules for wood-fired boilers By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com

Outdoor wood-fired boilers, which are used to produce hot water to heat homes, have generated complaints in some residential areas of Clermont County. In Pierce Township, a zoning resolution was adopted to deal with the problem because of complaints about smoke. The Ohio EPA in March issued proposed rules to deal with the boilers. An outdoor boiler is typically located in a detached building. Water heated from a wood-burning furnace is piped into a home for heat. Linda Oros, public information officer for the Ohio EPA, said the latest rules were in response to complaints about rules proposed in 2008 placing a number of

The Pierce Township resolution requires a 5acre minimum lot size for the boilers. It also requires the units be placed at least 100 feet from lot lines and 500 feet from any homes. restrictions on the boilers. She said it was decided “it was more logical for local governments to regulate” the boilers as long as clean firewood or wood pellets are used. The Ohio EPA would be involved only if materials were burned that create dangerous or toxic emissions. These included garbage, tires, rubber or plastic-coated wire, materials containing plastic, materials con-

taining rubber, creosoteimpregnated waste materials, waste petroleum products, paint and paint thinners, chemicals, wall board, manure, animal carcasses or asphalt products. Under the draft rule, if dangerous or toxic materials are burned, the unit would be subject to incineration rules, which would require the owner to obtain an operating permit from Ohio EPA. Oros said if the state received a complaint about a unit’s emissions “the staff would go out and investigate.” Pierce Township Zoning Administrator Donna Cann said complaints were received several years ago about a resident who put a unit in a subdivision of homes on half-acre lots. She said adjacent homeowners complained of

heavy clouds of smoke hanging in the air. The zoning commission decided to look into the problem. The result was a zoning resolution approved in September 2008. Cann said the purpose of the resolution was not to eliminate the boilers but to protect residents in subdivisions. The Pierce Township resolution requires a 5-acre minimum lot size for the boilers. It also requires the units be placed at least 100 feet from lot lines and 500 feet from any homes. A permit would be required to install a unit. Wood-fired boilers in place before the resolution was passed were allowed to remain. Stonelick Township Trustee Skeets Humphries said there has been some discussion of the outdoor

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The Melink Corp. of Union Township, a leader in renewable energy solutions, proposes using the sun to power a Clermont County water plant. Representatives from Melink presented the plan to the county commissioners at a work session April 14. The proposal involves building solar collectors on seven acres of land at the Bob McEwen Water Treatment Plant near Batavia. Melink Corp. president Steve Melink said the plan came out of a desire to help Clermont County become a leader in clean energy. “Clean energy will drive the economy in the 21st century,” he said. He said switching to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power will not only save energy, but also save money and create jobs.

Melink said the c o m p a n y ’s strategy involves assisting governments and Melink public entities in switching to renewable energy through power purchase agreements. Dave Boezi, vice president of renewable energy at Melink, said the McEwen plant, where there is plenty of land available for solar collectors, would be a good place to start. The project would produce enough energy to power the plant by using 9,000 solar collectors on seven acres. The McEwen plant would be the largest government project in Ohio involving renewable energy, Melink said. Donna Jones, vice president of accounting and finance at Melink, said the company would build the

solar complex and sell the power to the county through a power purchase agreement. Melink said the cost of solar energy at the water plant might be more initially, but there would be a lower rate of increase in future years compared to traditional energy sources. “It’s a matter of looking at the big picture and not how much you can save this year,” he said. Because the plan involves Melink leasing seven acres of land from the county, county Administrator David Spinney said he would have to look into possible restrictions on leasing to private companies. Commissioner Bob Proud said the commissioners would have to see more details on how much the plan would cost before making any decision. “I think it’s exciting,” Proud said. “I love thinking out of the box.” Melink said he would put

together more detailed plans to present to the commissioners at a future meeting.

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Complaint against Herman is dismissed By Jonn Seney

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A panel of the Ohio Supreme Court has thrown out a complaint against Thomas Herman, candidate for Clermont County Court of Common Pleas judge, filed by Daniel Breyer, his opponent in the May 4 primary. Breyer, an assistant prosecutor, claimed Herman, a municipal court judge, was representing himself in campaign advertising as a

sitting common pleas judge. Breyer also claimed Herman was representing himself as the endorsed Republican candidate. In the ruling filed April 22, the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline of the Supreme Court of Ohio stated “this panel finds that no probable cause exists for the filing of a formal complaint and it is hereby ordered that the complaint be dismissed.” The Ohio Election Commission dismissed the same

complaint earlier this month. In a statement on the ruling, Herman said, “In both the Supreme Court and the Ohio Elections Commission probable cause to proceed was not demonstrated and the meritless complaint was thrown out.” Breyer said he thought the choice of wording used by Herman in his campaign literature was “inappropriate.” “That was the reason we went to the Supreme Court,” he said.

Funds must be divided By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com

The county has about $765,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to give out this year. Applications from communities and government agencies total more than $2.5 million in requests, so commissioners must decide who gets the money and who doesn’t. A list of proposed grant allocations was presented to commissioners at a work session April 21. Ray Sebastian of the county building department said the allocations are based on a number of factors, including income levels in the communities. The commissioners also expressed a desire to allocate funds to communities

Ray Sebastian of the county building department said the allocations are based on a number of factors, including income levels in the communities. that have not received many grants in the past. “We’re trying to even them out throughout the county,” said Commissioner Ed Humphrey. Ohio Township, which has never received a CDBG grant, was allocated $32,400 for a park revitalization project. Goshen Township, which has not had CDBG funding since 1983, was allocated $104,895 for a stormwater drainage project.

Other communities benefiting from the proposed allocations include Felicity, $80,000 for a sidewalk project completion; Milford, $33,300 for park furniture; and Jackson Township, $82,815 for a park shelter. Sebastian said $174,500 was being allocated for the installation of 10 warning sirens throughout the county. Other countywide allocations included funds for the health district, fair housing and administration. Administrator David Spinney said the allocation list is just a proposal and will not be officially approved until after a public hearing. The date of the public hearing has not been set. Sebastian said the final allocation list must be submitted to the state by Friday, June 25.

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Seniors are needed for the Super Senior Slow Pitch Softball League. Bob Holbert of Milford is one of the players who will participate this year.

Super Senior Slow Pitch Softball League has five teams and at least 12 more seniors ages 73 and older are needed to make up a sixth team to balance out the league. The league draws players from all over the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. The purpose of the league is for fun, exercise and camaraderie among seniors who enjoy playing

slow pitch and making friends. Super Senior Slow Pitch Softball will host an opening day Wednesday, May 19, at the Blue Ash fields on Grooms Road. All seniors will play and bat. Cost for the season is $15 per player. Call Bob Holbert at 8315709 for more information. There is no admission to watch a game.

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Rachel Cai of Mason was thrilled with the balloon animal made for her before the walk started.

Clermont March for Babies a success Community Press Staff Report Miami Township residents Tiffannie, Peter, Jackson and Matthew Rebhun were this year’s ambassador family for the Clermont County March for Babies, Saturday, April 24, in Miami Meadows Park. The 6-year-old twin boys lead the three-mile walk with the help of Cincinnati Bengals Michael Johnson and Clinton McDonald. The family was selected because the boys were several weeks premature. The March of Dimes is an organization of researchers, volunteers, educators, outreach workers and advocates who work together to promote infant health by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

County will not require tax budgets this year By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

The Clermont County commissioners will not require department heads to submit a 2011 tax budget in an effort to ease employee work loads. Every year, each county department creates a tax budget to show what the revenues and expenditures are for that department. In departments funded by levies, the tax budgets are used to justify the funding. However, while the tax budget is required by the state, it’s rarely used in the actual budget process, said Sukie Scheetz, director of the Office of Management and Budget. This year, county employees are busy learning a new accounting program. Scheetz said many employees are having trouble with

the new system, which was launched April 1. Scheetz asked the commissioners Monday, April 12, to allow department heads to turn in a tax budget with a 2.6-percent overall cut instead of having them spend additional time on specific expenditures. She said 2.6 percent is the reduction in revenues they are expecting for next year. “The issue we’re having is that we’ve asked them to create these tax budgets, but they are facing the new accounting system at the same time,” Scheetz said. “Is it worth the department head’s time to work on this tax budget if we’re not going to use it?” “It’s just that having this (the tax budgets) on the back of the new system is causing some stress,” she said. Scheetz said some

departments, including those who are funded by levies, will still need a line item tax budget. Administrator David Spinney said not having specific tax budgets should not hinder the budget process in the fall. “We’ve never used the tax budget as an end all for the actual budget,” he said. Spinney said if department heads still want to submit line item tax budgets to present particular projects or funding needs, he would encourage them to do so. Proud was happy with the idea. “I think everyone will be tickled … It’s really just horrible timing,” Proud said. Scheetz said she will bring the tax budgets to the commissioners for final discussions in May before they vote to approve them in June.

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This year’s ambassador family at the Clermont County March for Babies were Tiffannie, Peter, Matthew and Jackson Rebhun.

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Cincinnati Bengals Clinton McDonald and Michael Johnson helped Jackson and Matthew Rebhun kick-off the Clermont County March for Babies for the March of Dimes.

The benefit walk gets started at Miami Meadows Park Saturday, April 24.

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participants for home use. The class will be taught by a certified exercise instructor and class size will be limited to 30 participants. For details or to register for the class, call Denise Franer RN at 735-8421.

The gift certificates cost $13 or two for $25. One certificate will buy a full flat of flowers, a full flat of vegetables or a 10-inch hanging basket. They are redeemable at Grant’s Garden Center, 2115 Ohio 131, or Grant’s Farm, 5552 Bucktown Road. The certificates are available through May 15. The boosters will have a cash and carry plant sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at the BP station at the corner of Ohio 28 and Goshen Road. Contact Karen Dziech at 612-8704 for information.

BRIEFLY Water project

MILFORD – Beginning the week of April 26, Milford will replace the lime softening unit. During this time, city residents will be unable to soften the water; however, once the new softening unit is installed, residents should see improved water softening performance. City officials realize this is an inconvenience for residents, but the old system has become unreliable. The project should be completed in six weeks, and is being funded as part of the 2009 federal stimulus package. If residents experience spotting or a dull film on dishes after running the dishwasher, use a dishwashing liquid high in phosphate or a dishwashing additive designed for hard water. Call Matt Newman at 8316819 for more information.

Appointment made

MILFORD – City Council members appointed Rachelle Rapp-Dickerson, chair of the Milford Parks and Recreation Commission, to another fouryear term on the committee. Rapp-Dickerson has served on the Parks and Recreation Commission since it was created eight years ago.

Thomas appears in play

MILFORD – Colette Thomas of Milford is tackling the classic role of Maggie “the Cat” Pollitt in The Drama Workshop’s “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” at 8 p.m. April 30, May 1, May 6, May 7 and May 8; and 3 p.m. May 2 and May 8 at the Westwood Town Hall, 3017 Harrison Ave. Trained with a BFA in acting from Wright State University, she portrays the troubled but alluring siren in Tennessee

Williams’ Pulitzer Prize winning play that Williams himself proclaimed his finest script. Tickets cost $15 and are available at the door, by phone at 598-8303, or with a discount online at www.thedramaworkshop.org.

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Tuesday, April 20, to conduct one meeting in June and July. The regular June meeting will be Tuesday, June 15, and the regular July meeting will be Tuesday, July 20. Both meetings start at 7 p.m. and will be in the city council chambers.

Trash meeting

OWENSVILLE – Village council will hold a town meeting May 3 to discuss proposals and bids for village-wide trash pickup. All residents of the village are welcome to attend and express their views and comments. The meeting will be 6:30 p.m. at village hall, 115 W. Main St.

MILFORD – Attention all green thumbs, garden clubs, civic groups, Boy and Girl Scouts or individuals in Milford. Milford and the MilfordMiami Township Chamber of Commerce once again are looking for groups or individuals to Adopt A Flower Pot to help the beautification efforts along Main Street from Five Points to Interstate 275 and Lila Avenue from Five Points to Ohio 131. All that is required is to purchase the matching flower pot from the chamber office, plant the flowers, and chamber members will work with you on a mutually agreeable place to put it. You also would be responsible to keep the pot watered throughout the summer. Once you buy the pot the first year, all you would need to do in following years is plant new flowers. A sign with your name or group’s name will be attached to the pot so you may receive credit for your good deed. Contact Charles Evans at charles@evansfuneralhome.c om or call 831-3172.

CLERMONT COUNTY – The deadline for submitting applications for funding in 2010 for the voluntary Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) has been extended to Friday, May 14, for organic producers or those transitioning to organic production in Ohio. Through Organic EQIP, Ohio organic farmers or those Ohio farmers transitioning to organic production have nearly $1 million available to address natural resource concerns. An individual producer can receive up to $20,000 per year or $80,000 over six years. Call Lori Hillman at 513732-7075 for more information about Organic EQIP or visit www.oh.nrcs.usda.gov.

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MILFORD – Because the primary election is Tuesday, May 4, the regular Milford City Council meeting has been moved to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, in the city council chambers, 745 Center St. Also, city council voted

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CAMP DENNISON – The Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution host the Christian Waldschmidt Homestead and Civil War Museums hours from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, May through October, except Mother’s Day.

President Garfield’s surrey has become a part of the historical displays. Tour the historical Christian Waldschmidt Homestead and the Civil War Museums. The site originally was the home of Christian Waldschmidt, who purchased the land after serving in the Revolutionary War. During the Civil War, Camp Dennison was home to one of the largest training and hospital camps for the Union Army. The historical buildings are not handicapped accessible. The museums are between Miamiville and Milford, 7567 Glendale-Milford Road (Ohio 126), Camp Dennison. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 ages 6-17; and free for children 5 years and under. For more information, call 576-6327 or visit www.ohiodar.org/cwhhome.php.

Free senior class

UNION TWP. – The Clermont YMCA and the Clermont County General Health District Senior Safety Program are co-sponsoring a free onetime exercise class for adults 65 years and older at the Union Twp. Civic Center. The free class will take place 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. May 27, in the Queen City Room at the Union Twp Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road. The focus of the exercise class is increasing balance and strength in older adults so they stay healthy and independent. Free exercise instructions and equipment will be given to registered

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BATAVIA – The date for the YWCA Eastern Area’s Sex in the SAC (Student Activity Center) event has been changed to Friday, April 30. Sex in the SAC will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day in the Student Activity Center on campus at the UC Clermont College. Sex in the SAC is an event held to raise awareness about safe and healthy sexual activity and relationships. It is held in April in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This is the second year for the event. For more information, call the YWCA at 732-0450.

Card party

MONROE TWP. – Monroe Grange Card Party starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at the Grange Hall in Nicholsville. Euchre is played. Food is available at the middle of the games. This is the last of the season. Parties start again in October.

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GOSHEN TWP. – The Goshen Music Boosters is selling gift certificates for plants and flowers.

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MILFORD – The Kiwanis Club of Milford will hold their fourth annual bowling fundraiser from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at the Cherry Grove Lanes, 4005 Hopper Hill in Union Township. There will be bowling, door prizes, a silent auction, split the pot and prizes for the highest scorers. All money raised will go toward the Kiwanis Club’s youth activities, including programs at Child Focus and Clermont 20/20 as well as the School Ready Fest and scholarships for needy Milford High School graduates. Tickets for the event are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the door, but to reserve a ticket in advance, contact Wendell McElwee at 528-2067, June Bailey at 8311651 or Dick Lahke at 7520206.

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Milford High School Winter Drumline performs its 2010 show, “Off Center.”

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indoor drumline competition. “The performance qualities are quite different from what they learn in fall marching band, and that is a hard concept to grasp and bring to life,” Kraft said. Despite the lack of experience, the group pulled together and began to place high at shows later in the season. They took first place in their division at shows in Hamilton and Westerville, and second place at the show hosted by Milford Band Boosters March 20. At the circuit finals in Centerville March 27 and March 28, they finished in sixth place out of the entire Mid East Performance Association competition circuit.

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“In my eyes, the season was a complete success,” Kraft said. “We did well competitively, but most importantly, we started to learn what hard work, dedication, passion and team building can do for a group. And that’s really what being a part of drumline is about,” he said. Kraft said he hopes to build on this season’s success and have an even larger group next year that quickly comes together in a strong group. “I’m really looking forward to building on the new drive we found at the end of the year,” he said. Submitted by Rachel Murdock

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Student achievers

Third-grade students at Spaulding Elementary School in Goshen, shown with some of their teachers, received certificates of student achievement at the April 12 school board meeting.

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Ryan Spence, son of Lisa and Rocky Spence of Goshen, has accepted an Honor Award from Xavier University. He will graduate from Goshen High School, where he is active in varsity football and weightlifting. Spence plans to major in nursing at Xavier.

and David E. Yockey, a member of the Milford Exempted Village School District and Great Oaks ITCD, have been named to the Legislative Platform and Southwest Regional Executive Committees of the Ohio School Boards Association. The legislative committee assists in state and federal legislative efforts, recommends policy positions and acts on resolutions submitted by boards of education that are members of OSBA. The Southwest Regional Executive Committee provides governance and leadership to school board members in Southwest Ohio counties, including Clermont. Committee appointments were finalized at the January meeting of the OSBA board of trustees.

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Milford Preschool is now offering registration for the 2010-2011 school year. Interested parents are welcome to come by the school, 1039 Ohio 28, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Anyone interested in a tour of the school should call 831-9690.

Spence accepts award

Sue Steele, a member of the Goshen Local School District and Great Oaks ITCD,

Three students from Milford have earned first honors for the third quarter at Covington

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Winter drumline finishes the season ‘on center’ Although their show was titled “Off Center,” the Milford High School Winter Drumline finished their season solidly centered and on the way to re-establishing the winter competition group as a fixture in the school’s music program. After a hiatus of several years, the group returned this year under the direction of percussion leader Eric Kraft with 21 students participating. Many of the students play other instruments in marching band, and this was the first experience they had playing percussion instruments. None of the members of the drumline have ever participated in

Latin School. They are Spencer Fogelman, Lorenzo Ortiz and Rafael Ortiz.

Great Oaks offers online classes

Great Oaks Career Campuses now offer hundreds of online classes for adults, from “Grant Writing” and “Introduction to Java Programming” to “Get Paid to Travel” and “Business and Marketing Writing.” A new section of each class starts monthly on the third Wednesday of every month, yearround. All classes run for six weeks. Two lessons are released each week for the six-week duration of the class. Certificates of Completion with 2.4 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) are available to students who successfully complete an online class. Call Great Oaks at 771-8925 or visit www.greatoaks.com for class information and registration.

Milford High School is planning a special day for its top academic students. School officials will present Academic Signing Day April 30 for seniors. The students and staff will celebrate the academic accomplishments of the seniors and announce their intentions for college and scholarships earned. Milford High School started this tradition a few years ago in which the top academic students get a moment in the spotlight similar to student athletes who shine when they sign a letter of commitment to attend a particular college or university. Milford will honor its top 25 students, who are: Joseph Coomes, Ellen Pittman, Ryan McHenry, Gilbert Marchant, Sarah Frank, Sydney Moroney, Scott Koch, Stacy Carter, Sarah Flessa, Christopher Foster, William Holden, Brenna Clifton, Maycee Newberry, Cameron Hodge, Mason Gatch, Amy VanSyoc, Allison Burtoft, Emily Champion, Alexis Abner, Samantha Higgins, Kelly Johnson, Krista Adams, Ashley Abbott, Gwendolyn Storch and Tyler Webb. A parent, staff member or community member will represent the college or university the student plans to attend.

The students and staff will celebrate the academic accomplishments of the seniors and announce their intentions for college and scholarships earned. Schools chosen by Milford’s top academic students are: The University of Cincinnati, The Ohio State University, Ohio University, Xavier University, Miami University, Michigan State University, Dartmouth, Brigham Young University, University of Louisville, Bradley University, Daemen College, Eastern Kentucky University and Northern Kentucky University. As part of the presentation, Miami Township TV produces video biographies on each student. The ceremony will include those video clips during the introduction of each student. The program will take place from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 30, in the auditorium, 1 Eagles Way. Due to construction, there is only one main entrance into the school located on the side closest to Ohio 131.

Express lanes to speed up Milford High School lunch New cashless express lanes, during lunch time at Milford High School, will give students the chance to have more time to enjoy lunch. Many high school students pay by cash each day. Daily cash transactions drastically increase the amount of time students have to wait in line to pay for food. The Milford Nutrition Services Department has a new advance payment plan in place that encourages parents to prepay their student’s meal account so the only information necessary is a student ID number, eliminating the timeconsuming task of paying for lunch and receiving change. Nutrition services has three options for parents to fund their student’s meal account: • Deposit money in advance into the account by credit card using the online payment service – www.cafeprepay.com. • Students can deposit a check into a deposit box in the cafeteria at the start of the day. • Students can pay by check or cash directly to the cafeteria cashier during breakfast time to fund their account. Two new cashless express lanes will begin service Monday, April 26, at Milford High School. Parents can choose the advance payment option by going online to www.cafeprepay.com and using a credit card to deposit money into their student’s account. An additional benefit to using the Café Prepay online payment service is the ability to view your student’s account balance and a participation report that provides a list of items purchased. There is no charge to enroll in this service or to set up an account for 24-hour access to a student’s meal account balance and participation report.

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There is a $2.50 service fee each time parents deposit money into the account. This service fee supports the existence of this service for Milford schools. Parents also can select the feature in which Café Prepay automatically replenishes the account when it falls below a specified level, or schedule a monthly payment. Parents must enroll in the Café Prepay program to use the online payment service. Detailed enrollment instructions are available in the cNotify message. Students will not be able to use a credit card as payment at the checkout lane. The second option is for students to drop off a check in the morning when they arrive at school into a safe payment drop box in the cafeteria. The school will apply checks deposited in this safe payment box by 9 a.m. to the student’s meal account prior to their lunch period that day. Parents can make checks payable to Milford Nutrition Services. Include the child’s name or ID number on the check. If parents are paying for more than one high school student, they should indicate how much money is to be designated to each student’s account. Due to security reasons, the school will not accept cash payments placed in the drop box. The drop box is for checks only. The third option is for students to deliver a check or cash to the cafeteria cashier during the breakfast hours. Students can pay for the day or the entire week with cash or check and then take advantage of the cashless fast lane during lunch. For more information, call Jessica Johnson at 576-2245 or Sarah Renz at 205-3515.

Honor rolls McCormick Elem. School The following students have earned honors for the third quarter of 2009-2010.

Fourth Grade

High Honors – Allison Abas, Holly Barlage, Mason Bernhardt, Skylar Boggs, Erin Brockman, August Cook, Thomas Dalziel, Rachel Dieringer, Christian Grothaus, Megan Hardewig, Connor Hart, Mackenzie Huber, Andrea Jensen, Ryan Kunkel, Holden Owens, Kishan Patel, Nicholas Snow, Mollie Vonderhaar and Cole Warman. Honors – Matt Allen, Ally Balash, Edward Belousov, Jack Bolander, Matthew Budzynski, Joshua Bunch, Alex Dunaway, Alexa Edrington, Ava Glass, Ben Harris, Dawson Hooker, Sydney Huber, Aidan Kelly, Lauren Kobren, Jill Krieger, Aaron Lehane, Troy Madden, Mackenzie Mason, Sarah McLoughlin, Mia Mendez, Matthew Milinovich, Morgan Naber, Paige Naber, Beck Nielsen, Christian Ozimek, Joshua Pinchek, Sydney Poleski, Chase Prather, Keeley Rainone, Trevor Richardson, Christina Richter, Bryn Rolfsen, Matt Schnelle, Ben Sharp, Bailey Smith, Cooper Stooksbury, Matthew Stull, Michael Van Der Loo, Clayton Virzi, Jelena Vogt and Sean Vonderhaar.

Fifth Grade

High Honors – Allan Anbalagan, Mollie Baker, Connor Catalano, Simon Chapman, Nicholas Clayton, Kalie Clemons, Laura Curry, Brennan Dodds, McKinley Dumm, Olivia Fend, Emma Freund, Hannah Grady, Tori Green, Jake Jaeger, Dylan Kerby, Emma Killingsworth, Matt Kirk, Brady Landon, Sarah Mayne, Julia McCavitt, Georgia Morgan, Richa Patel, Blake Perkins, Payton Rollyson, Taylor Rose, Abby Sheehy, Cameron Swanger, Christian Van Der Loo, Corinne Weeks, Daniel Wood, Olivia Zamudio and Amanda Zanola. Honors – Paige Bergman, Nick Byrd, Ben Colwell, Cole Dunham, Ariel Edrington, Tessa Edwards, Sam Felts, Julia Ferguson, Megan Fissel, Samantha Good, Alexis Havens, Cymone Horton, Jennifer Hurley, Natasha Johnson, Joseph Kruse, Abigail Leatherwood, Lydia Mason, Gabriela Okhuysen, Jon Parker, Landon Parsons, Yisel Ramirez Soto, Bryan Rump, Danny Simmons, Sierra Smith, Christina Vance, Emily Velie, Aaron Wade and Savanna Willhoite.

Sixth Grade

High Honors – Megan Barlage, Faith Begley, Taylor Boggs, Clare Cartheuser, Kaleb Clemons, Carolyn Dalziel, Dan Dieringer, Jon Hammond, Alex Hardewig, Ben Hunter, Zachary Jaquillard, Tanner LeRoy, Will Moehring, Katie Myers, Will Presley, Turner Shrout, Katie Snider, Mitchell Snow, Kelsee Trasser, Mark Wilfong, Evan Willoughby and Matt Zwilling. Honors – Kemper Ackermann, Lindsey Adams, Sara Barnett, Zach Bell, Hai Ky Day, Aaron Donisi, Lance Fleischman, Madison Flynn, Emma Habermehl, Tyler Karan, James Korzan, Avery Kreul, Nathan Kroger, Tyler Morrison, Jaclyn Myers, Kelly Noll, Alyse Oaks, Nail Patel, Luis Richey, Sierra Ross, Summer Simmons, Tabitha Simmons, Ryan Smith, Jonathan Snider, Austin Taylor, Nicholas Virzi and Leeann von Korff.

Pattison Elem. School

The following students have earned honors for the third quarter of 2009-2010.

High Honor Roll

Rachel Ball, Jack Ballard, Olivia Bangert, Lily Barney, Jordan Bausch, Jessica Bean, Madison Beck, Daniel Belcher, Griffin Bitzer, Emily Cashman, Dillon Coleman, Keely Connor, Josh Cooper, Hannah Davis, Keri Eberly, Gage Edblom, Chloe Elleman, Bethany Fernandes, Grace Ferrara, Elyse Flannery, Alivia Friedman, Megan Gayer, Lindsay Geise, Jared Gibson, Claire Girten, Olivia Girten, Megan Gottsacker, Katherine Hall, Jarod Higgins, Claudia Hoerr, Riley Homan, Erika House, Grayson Jenkins, Bank Kangsathien, Nick Kelch, Micayla King, Rebecca Kinslow, Kara Kirk, Andrew Klaft, Nicholas Klaft, Katherine Kordis, Kaitlyn Kruse, Megan Kussman, Caroline Liles, Anthony Marraccini, Marlo Matheny, Audrey Moore, Elizabeth Morris, Emma Netzel, Hannah Niehaus, Bridget O'Brien, Lily Oehler, Amelia Pittman, Nicholas Polito, Brandon Proctor, Megan Proctor, Maria Proffitt, Madalyn Ridge, Eden Ross, Sarah Salvucci, Gabriel Sander, Alex Schmidt, Kelsey Seitz, Sydney Sheaffer, Nicole Sigurdson, Megan Slovenski, Hayden Sluder, Allison Smith, Nathaniel Smith, Ben Snyder, Owen Stephens, Ava Stokes, Will Stout, Hersey Strickland, Caleb Sund, Rachael Thompson, Charles Villano, Olivia Vollman, Myriam Wane, Matt Weaver, Madison Wenzler, Mitchell Wenzler, Chase Witte and Brooke Woellert.

Honor Roll

Angelique Ahrman, Brandon Anderson, Ani Atoyan, Nathan Atwell, Autumn Barney, Craig Belcher, Sara Boulares, Max Brewer, Jack Brown, Mitchell Brumleve, Kara Buck, Cameron Burnett, Megan Cannon, Alexis Cassidy, Max Chaffin, Sam Clarson, Hannah Codner, Logan Cole, Jaydn Cox, Patrick Davidson, Jake Davis, Molly Davis, Ryan Eglian, Nick England, Mallory Faler, Riley Ferrara, Kyle Fisher, Caleb Fogelman, Nicholas Folino, Sophia Fremont, Sean Gallagher, Kaitlyn Gallimore, Lucas Geise, Isaiah Giordullo, Kane Gormley, Abigayle Graham, Logan Greene, Kaitlyn Griswold, Sam Groves, Elliot Hahn, Kyle Hamm, Jack Hannah, Jacob Harding, Charles Hausfeld, Hannah Holtz, Jacob Homan, Kylie Hudson, Hannah Johns, John Kemen, Braeden Kennedy, Mitchell Kern, Grayson Kiser, Clay Knecht, Kyle Krenwinkel, Kyle Krigbaum, Carl Leach, Nate Liles, Karlee Long, Ryan Luttmann, Jacob Mack, Darby Malloy, Jarrod Maltry, Abigail Marshall, Anna Mastrorocco, Andy Maue, Jason Mayleben, Nathan McGeorge, Eric Morris, Sarah Morris, Regan Mullen, Keilani Murdock, Hunter Naylor, Jack Netzel, Grace Nowak, Brooke O'Toole, Curtis Peek, Jacqueline Pegis, Emily Perrin, Michael Perrin, Ann Perry, Sam Pickett, Trey Pond, Liam Powers, Zoe Proffitt, Brayden Rackley, Sarah Renaker, Eric Richey, Max Roth, Katherine Rowe, Sarah Schmidtgesling, Hailey Schraer, Alyssa Sehlhorst, Brendan Sigurdson, Nathan Smith, Kellam Spencer, Ethen Stigall, Cora Striet, Alec Taylor, Jared Taylor, Jessica Taylor, Ryan Toles, Lilianna Turner, Ryan Utech, Victoria Utech, Christina Williams, Tripp Yersky and Amina Zenni.

Spaulding Elem. School The following students have earned honors for the third quarter of 2009-2010.

Grade Three

A Honor Roll – Zacary Casey, Emily Craigmyle, Brett Dietrich, Selina

Guerrero, Aric Harp, Alyssa Junkert, Andrew Lambert, Olivia Litzau, Lara Luthy and Whitney Turner. A & B Honor Roll – Trey Armacost, Anna Bauer, Caleb Bittner, Regan Blankenship, Kayla Bodner, Trenity Boone, Ariya Bradley, Jillian Burke, Beth Cannava, Haley Carrier, Krysta Corley, Trevor Dato, Andrew Daye, Tristin Dengler, Shawna Donaldson, Sarah Drees, Cierra Eldred, Annelise Elmore, Olivia Fick, Madison Freeman, Paige Garr, Mackenzie Gehler, Page Gibson, Jacob Haas, Victor Hill, Jessica Honnican, Ashley Hoover, Hunter Huff, Sami Huhn, Luke Jeandrevin, Melanie Jenkins, Bethany Jones, Skyler Kern, Dylan Lambert, Jainie Lambert, Erin Lauderback, Jeremiah Loveless, Hannah Lowery, Paige McIntosh, Caleb McMullen, Dinah Middick, Taylor Munafo, Danielle Myers, Seth Perkins, Kaitlin Pfau, Jeremiah Price, Braedon Ramer Melody Singleton, Adam Slusher, Anthony Smith, J.T. Teague, Erica Tomes, Brianna Vonderau, Ethan West, Sydney Wilkens and Hannah Worthington.

Grade Four

A Honor Roll – Alyssa Chaney, Annie Grause, Matthew Hodge, Allie Popp, Lyric Rains-Bury, Lauren Smith and Jordan Ward. A & B Honor Roll – Daniel Adamson, Sebastian Abshire, Daniel Adamson, Jessica Albers, Brooke Ashcraft, Daniel Baldridge, Ayden Bennett, Aaron Campbell, Kyle Carty, Andy Council, Ben Cranston, Dion Cullum, Mya Deisch, Brian Dusebout, Jared Ellerman, Sam Foote, Cole Geary, Alan Greger, Alyssa Hittinger, Mikey Hoff, Randy Holmes, Kara Huffaker, Kendra Huffaker, Hanah Jones, Maggie Kellly, Avery Kneipp, Jacob Kube, Tia LongPlummer, Wesley Lyons, Marien McAninch, Miranda Meyer, Hailely Mongenas, Tony Moore, Josie Rodgers, Hailey Sexton, Brandon Singleton, Mackenzie South, Abby Tackett, Dylan Tenhundfeld, Seana Underwood, Taylor Webster, Hailely Wheeler, Dougie Widner, Jesse Williamson and Andrew Wooley.

Grade Five

A Honor Roll – Ian Bodner, Brayden Campbell, Blake Cansler, Connor Coleman, Brandon Cox, Cory Cox, Alex Deffinger, Kendra Dietrich, Sam Edwards, Kira Fricker, Mikenzi Johnson, Alex Koopmans, Johny Kube, Jacob Litzau, Alexis Marlowe, Katie Quan, Gaby Schafer, Arleigh Smith, Britney Wall, Breanna West, Summer Whitaker and Dylan Woodruff. A & B Honor Roll – Zebulon Adams, Austin Allen, Alex Bishop, Susan Bruynis, Alexis Chambers, Christopher Clancy, Cole Clifton, Regan Cravens, Kayelynne Croston, Jonathan Cullum, Dominic DeRose, Travis Dick, Logan Donley, Anna Dowd, Austin Fields, Macy Flynn, Tara Frambes, Domminick Fyfee-Stacy, Garrett Gray, Dannielle Guevremont, Siera Hampton, Jacob Harville, Nick Harville, Sarah Havens, Morgan Heyob, Jacob Hopkins, Shania Hopkins, Emily Hover, Kelsey Hyden, Jacob Johnson, Brandon Jones, Daniel Landis, Jade Lawson, Jade Long-Plummer, Autumn Lovin, MacKenzie Lovin, Abbey Lozano, Morgan Lyons, Michael Mason, Kayla McDerman, Matthew McFadden, Savannah McLean, Kamrin Moore, Destiny Mueller, Rebecca Mueller, Matthew Newman, Kiersten Niblett, Courtney Nichols, Brandy Rahm, Paige Riddle Lauren Riede, Shawna Shinkle, Elizabeth Short, Laurin Smith, Sami Stephens, Ashley Taylor, Kyle Taylor, Seth Taylor, Ryan Wake, Alex Wells, Alyssa Wykle and Jonny Yeary.

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Mount Notre Dame High School

The following students have earned honors for the third quarter of 2009-2010.

Freshmen

First Honors – Caroline Buck, Mary Conroy, Lindsay Darkins, Andrea Deyhle, Katie Dickert, Courtney Fasola, Elissa How, Emily How, Molly Kelsey, Claudia Kerrigan, Mary Lindsey, Sarah Martin, Mara Pacitti, Ashley Poland, Madison Rohlfs, Elisabeth Schnicke, Eleanor Scott and Lauren Walsh. Second Honors – Katherine Hendy, Sarah Hill, Emily Hunt, Brittany Inks, Sydney Landers, Madeline Lindner, Julianne Marks, Gabrielle Nunez, Ciara O’Somachain, Hannah Pfaltzgraff, Allison Raftery, Sabrina Sertovic, Sara Skierkiewicz, Paige Sweeney, Marissa White and Allyson Winterman.

Sophomores

First Honors – Emily Cengel, Jazmin Hayes, Laura Hendrixson, Lauren Johnston, Robyn Kerley, Meredith Maresco, Maria Mattei, Kaitlin McGeeney, Libby Pelzel, Keara Saud, Frances Sparer, Katelyn Sussli, Shelby Tarantino and Abigail Vollmer. Second Honors – Megan Brault, Mary Crema, Kelly Cutter, Megan Dickert, Taylor Ford, Elena Grimm, Erin Grinsted, Maria Hilton, Aubree Hord, Megan Hupp, Chelsea Jackson, Allison Janka, Megan Janka, Krista Kuhlman, Abby Nance, Erin Nance, Annelise Page, Heidi Ruwe, Madelaine Ryan, Alexa Santamaria, Shelby Shepard and Natalie Wolf.

Juniors

First Honors – Jennifer Marks, Erika Ripperger and Katie Roundtree. Second Honors – Lydia Backscheider, Mackenzie Barron, Allison Beckman, Olivia Belk, Ellen Conners, Susan Conroy, Devin Deyhle, Rachel Frank, Melinda Frankenberg, Maria Gallagher, Meghan Grinsted, Kayla Grome, Lauren Hanzel, Carolyn Huhn, Allyson

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Bailey Norris, Stephanie Treiss, Caitlyn Turner and Kelly Wells.

Seniors

First Honors – Rebecca Bradley, Chelsi Creech, Catherine Ewen, Gabrielle Maresco, Stephanie Mattei, Allison Rotella, Elaine Rousseau and Kayla Walters. Second Honors – Elizabeth Alt, Julie Altimier, Anthonie Arbino, Sarah Bitter, Bethany Carter, Ellen Crema, Savannah Davis, Lauren Deutch, Kathryn Eckels, Elizabeth Freeman, Kelsey Gault, Megan Heidel, Alyson Hennessey, Elizabeth Judd, Allison Kelsey, Eileen Klug, Kelsey Kunkemoeller, Haley Manker, Chelsea Murphy, Lacie Oliver, Lauren Rohlfs, Megan Rohlfs, Nicole Sever, Angela Tollefson, Natalie Torbeck, Ashley Towle, Christina Verrilli, Taylor Williams, Fallon Wujek and Sally Yee.

Ursuline Academy

The following students have earned honors for the first semester of 2009-2010.

First Honors

Nichole Abla, Sarah Beall, Erica Bockhorst, Priyanka Bodalia, Caroline Gruber, Kathryn Maglocci, Shannon Manley, Christine Mauch, Caroline May, Claire Miller, Mollie Paquette, Megan Schnicke, Courtney Smalley, Dana Sorter, Michelle Spotts, Mary Kathryn Strang, Elise Trachsel, Kimberly Treiss, Nicole Vice, Erin Wallach, Emily Warman, Teresa Whitaker, Sara Wiener, Adrien Winning and Elizabeth Zerhusen.

Second Honors

Rebecca Berus, Anna Callahan, Megan Carter, Melvi Chacko, Savannah Derrick, Sydney Fisher, Annie Huynh, Rachael Kenney, Colleen Koenig, Jacklyn Kramer, Lindsey Kuvin, Emily Manning, Lauren Marlatt, Amanda Miller,

Freshman-Sophomore Honors

Emily Abel-Rutter, Amy Berg, Kathryn Berus, Shelby Breed, Michele Christy, Jennifer Cone, Melanie Crucitt, Abigail Cundiff, Danielle Dailey, Carley DePasquale, Anna Dewey, Madison DeWitt, Ashley Driscoll, Jessica Ewen, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Megan Fleming, Violet Goodwin, M Graves, Jessie Haskamp, Emily Holmes, Christine Jaun, Sarah Jaun, Haley Johnson, Madeline Kennard, Katie Korneffel, Lindsay Krammes, Anna Kremer, Kaitlyn Manley, Katrina Maricocchi, Kelly Marquardt, Katherine Masterson, Elise McConnell, Josephine O’Connell, Meghan O’Keefe, Lydia Osborne, AutumnGrace Peterson, Emma Rogge, Katharine Rolfes, Hanna Sherman, Lauren Shouse, Christina Tefend, Rachel Treinen, Khara Walker, Karen Wernke, Taylor Westerfield, Kathryn Wheeler, Taylor Woellert and Jessica Zinnecker.

St. Ursula Academy

The following students have earned honors for the third quarter of 2009-2010.

Freshmen

First Honors – Jacquelyn Madison Butcher and Laurel Marie Romano.

Sophomores

First Honors – Sarah Elizabeth Donovan and Ellie Clare Gillespie. Second Honors – McKenzie Jean Fagin

Juniors

First Honors – Emma Catherine Breyer and Jena Nicole Moeller. Second Honors – Alex Shields Brinkman and Katherine Elizabeth Rieger.

Seniors

First Honors – Kimberly Tate Foster, Mary Elizabeth Mueller and Kristin Marie Pierce. Second Honors – Katherine Lynn Byrnes

If skin cancer is the last thing you want to think about this summer, here’s the first thing you should do. 1 in 5 Americans, or over 1,000,000 cases, will develop some form of skin cancer, making it the most common cancer in the U.S. Yet if found and treated early, it’s 95% curable. So if you haven’t had a skin cancer screening, or if it’s been awhile, now is the time to get one. FREE. Just call any of the participating dermatologists listed below during Skin Cancer-Melanoma Detection and Prevention week (May 3–8, 2010) for your free screening. It’s quick. It’s painless. And it just might save your life.

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This week in baseball

• Clermont Northeastern beat Georgetown 10-0, April 21. CNE’s winning pitcher was Josh Cockerham, and Taylor Shinkle hit a triple and scored two runs. • Milford beat Anderson 10-0, April 21. Milford’s Nick Hittner was the winning pitcher, and Wes Minton was 2-3 and hit a triple. • Bethel-Tate beat Goshen 6-2, April 22. Goshen’s Thomas Gibson was 2-4 and scored a run. • Clermont Northeastern beat Western Brown 10-3, April 22. CNE’s Seth Varner pitched 11 strikeouts, and Ryan Krebs was 2-4, scored two runs and had two RBI.

New golf team member

Milford High School senior Jennifer Trame will attend the College of Mount St. Joseph this fall and play on the golf team. Trame, the daughter of Billie and Gary Trame, played for high school coach Sandy Garrison. Trame posted season averages of 42 (nine holes) and 84 (18 holes) during her senior season, after a junior season with averages of 45 and 90. In addition, her high school career-best score was 37 over nine holes and a 79 over 18 holes. During her junior year she won her team's Eagle Award, was First Team AllFAVC and Honorable Mention All-Southwest Ohio District. Her senior campaign saw her capture an MVP award, First Team All-FAVC honors, Third Team All-Southwest Ohio District and a seventh place finish at the Sectional tournament, qualifying her to the District tournament. She plans to major in social work.

This week in softball

• Clermont Northeastern beat East Clinton 14-0 in five innings, April 16. CNE’s Emily Anderson pitched 13 strikeouts, and McKena Miller was 2-4 with two runs and two RBI. • Milford beat McAuley 50, April 20. Milford’s Sarah Alley pitched nine strikeouts, and was 3-4, hit a double and a triple and had an RBI. • Clermont Northeastern beat Madeira 1-0, April 20. CNE’s Emily Anderson pitched 18 strikeouts, and Kaitlyn Harcourt was 2-3 and hit a triple. • Goshen beat McNicholas 1-0, April 20. Goshen’s Kaitlyn Tucker pitched eight strikeouts, and Ashley Tidwell was 2-4 and hit a double. • Milford beat Anderson 111 in five innings, April 21. Milford’s Sarah Alley was the winning pitcher, and Kahla Simmons was 2-3 and hit a triple. • Clermont Northeastern beat Georgetown 8-0, April 21. CNE’s Emily Anderson pitched 19 strikeouts, and McKena Miller was 4-4, hit a double and scored three runs. • Clermont Northeastern beat Western Brown 6-0, April 22. CNE’s winning pitcher was Emily Anderson with 16 strikeouts, and McKena Miller was 2-3, had two base hits, an RBI and scored two runs.

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Eagle baseball battling for FAVC title Milford laments cancellation of 2010 Beast of the East

By Anthony Amorini aamorini@communitypress.com

Poor weather finally rained on Milford’s parade Saturday, April 24, with the cancellation of the Beast of the East baseball. Though the cancellation was only Milford’s second rain-out of 2010, the Eagles were riding high with a four-game win streak and a 6-1 record in its last seven games. Standing at 12-5 overall and gaining momentum, Milford head coach Tom Kilgore was disappointed at the disappearance of the 2010 Beast of the East with his Eagles seemingly in position to contend for a mid-season title, he said. Milford last won the Beast of the East title in 2008. “We were a little disappointed we couldn’t get the Beast in because it’s always a good test. It’s a good place to see where you are at for the season with its good, competitive atmosphere,” Kilgore said of Beast of the East. In addition, Beast of the East would have given the Eagles a good look at Loveland High School, Kilgore said.

One way or another, an upcoming series with the Tigers will settle the final standings in the Fort Ancient Valley Conference Buckeye Division. With two conference games remaining for each team, Milford (12-7, 7-1) led the FAVC Buckeye Division with Loveland (11-6, 6-2) and Harrison (12-7, 6-2) both situated in second place. The Eagles would clinch at least a share of the FAVC Buckeye Division title if Milford splits its series with Loveland at 1-1. A 2-0 sweep over Loveland would clinch an FAVC Buckeye Division title outright for Milford. “It boils down to the last two games of the season, and that is the position we wanted to be in. We control our own destiny as much as possible,” Kilgore said of the FAVC Buckeye Division’s championship picture. Milford travels to face Loveland at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 28. The Eagles hosted Loveland after Community Press deadlines Monday, April 26. “We have been very happy with our pitching and defense in the conference,” Kilgore said of his Eagles out-scoring its FAVC opponents by a 97-16 margin during its 7-1 start in the conference. “A lot of guys have been con-

tributing on different days for us and that’s what you need to be successful,” Kilgore added. Led by senior shortstop Wes Minton, Milford is batting .369 as a team with 192 hits. Minton has accounted for 32 hits while carrying a .525 average with 27 runs, 22 RBI, nine doubles and four triples. “Wes is having a great season and he’s leading us offensively and defensively,” Kilgore said. “Offensively, we’ve leveled off a little bit in the last week or so but I’m still very pleased.” Several additional Eagles have also posted impressive offensive numbers including junior Kevin Chaffin (.412 average with 21 hits, 20 RBI and 16 runs), junior Ryan Houser (.397 average with 23 hits, 22 runs and 13 RBI), senior A.J. Wilson (.388 average with 26 RBI, one home run and 19 hits) and sophomore Trevor Cunningham (.360 average with 18 hits, 16 runs and 14 RBI). From the mound, a trio of Eagle juniors including left-hander Nick Hittner and right-handed pitchers Louie Bruck and Frank Sullivan have led Milford, Kilgore said. As a team, Milford has a 3.44 ERA with a .941 fielding percentage. “Frank and Nick are our confer-

ence starters and Bruck is our No. 3 starter and conference reliever. All three of them have done a great job keeping us in games but we’ve also had contributions from several other guys,” Kilgore said. Listed at 6-foot-5, Hittner leads Milford with 24 innings pitched and is 3-2 with a 3.79 ERA, 24 strikeouts and one shut-out. Sullivan is 3-1 with a 3.06 ERA and 22 strikeouts through 18.1 innings of work. Bruck leads the Eagles with six appearances and is 2-0 with one save, 14 strikeouts and one shutout. Bruck has a 2.00 ERA through 21 innings pitched. Additionally, Cunningham (2-0) and junior Chris Ticherich (2-0, one save) house undefeated non-conference records for Milford. Minton, Milford’s conference closer, has three saves with a 1.91 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched). “I think we have finally hit a point where we are starting to play with consistency,” Kilgore said. “Early in the season we were in a rut where we would have good games and really poor games. “Now, all aspects of the game have improved for us,” Kilgore said.

Time to nominate Sportsmen of Year More than 90,000 votes were cast in last year’s inaugural Community Press and Community Recorder Sportsman and Sportwoman of the Year online contest. Now, it’s time for high school fan bases to rally once again for 2010. Here’s the gameplan: Online readers will select 30 high school athletes (half male, half female) on 15 different newspaper ballots in Ohio and Kentucky who meet the highest standards both on and off the field. Voting occurs in two waves. Readers can nominate an athlete until April 29 by going to the cincinnati.com/preps page and clicking on the yellow/green Community Press Sportsman of the Year icon on the right side. In their nominations, they should explain why this athlete deserves the honor. The nominations will be

used to create ballots that online readers will vote on from May 13 to midnight June 10. Online vistors will be able to vote more than once. The top vote-getters will be featured on cincinnati.com and in your local newspaper June 24. Public voting on the nominations will begin May 13. As with sports, the greatest effort on the final ballot gets the greatest result in this contest. Questions? E-mail Melanie Laughman at mlaughman@communitypress.com or call 248-7573.

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The winners of the Milford Youth Basketball Association fifth-grade girls’ select basketball team celebrate. In back from left are assistant coach Jeff Seitz, Carley Berns, Suzy Bullock, Ashley Sheldon, Heyden White, Olivia Redrow, Kelsey Seitz and coach Dave Barnes. In front are Amanda Zanola, Abby Janes Conard, Katelyn Rheude and Sammy Connor.

Milford underdogs volley to victory By Adam Turer eastsports@communitypress.com

This week in tennis

• Milford’s John Mechlin and Ari Fitter beat Colerain’s E. Finke and E. Moorman 6-3, 6-0 in the second round of the second doubles competition at the Flight D. Coaches Classic, April 22. • Summit Country Day’s Nico Posada beat Milford’s Timo Lange 6-2, 6-2 in the final of the first singles competition at the Flight D Coaches Classic, April 22. • Mariemont’s George Peck beat Milford’s Neverman 6-1, 6-2 in the final of the third singles competition at the Flight D. Coaches Classic, April 22.

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Milford junior Stephen Iram keeps his focus Thursday, April 15, while setting the ball for teammate Tyler Carnes.

This was supposed to be a down year for Milford High School’s boys’ volleyball team. The Eagles are under the direction of a new head coach. Milford lost 10 seniors from last year’s squad, which advanced to the second round of the postseason before losing to eventual state champion Elder High School. Yet this year’s Eagles team is 7-2 entering the stretch run of the regular season. “Last year’s team was one of the best ever at Milford,” said head coach Brian Croston. “I am pretty surprised to be 7-2 right now with such a young roster.” Croston served as an assistant coach under former head coach Kathy Carboy before taking over the program this season. Both of the Eagles’ losses came in tri-matches early in the season. Milford

lost a close match to rival Loveland in the second match of the season, followed by a loss to Sycamore. The Eagles have since reeled off six straight wins, including a convincing defeat of Loveland in their rematch. “We’re in a groove right now,” said Croston. “We’re having fun and all our guys are having a great time.” Junior Tyler Carns and senior Max Ryan are the only returning starters from last season’s team. Junior setter Steven Iram saw action on the junior varsity last season. The rest of this year’s roster is all new to high school volleyball. Most of the newcomers are sophomores and juniors, giving the program a foundation to build on for the next two to three years. “A lot of the guys who are playing for the first time are improving by leaps and bounds,” Croston said. “Next season should be even better.” Before they can start looking ahead to the future, the Eagles have business

to finish this season. With only two other Fort Ancient Valley Conference teams fielding boys’ volleyball programs, the Eagles can already claim the de facto league championship. The goal now is to see if they can keep building momentum before running into one of the Greater Catholic League buzzsaws in the second round of the postseason tournament. With six regular season matches remaining, Croston is confident his team will finish with a winning record. He is hoping that a strong finish to this season, paired with young players getting experience in the offseason, will set the program up for an even better 2011 season. “Three of our last four matches will be big challenges,” said Croston. “Those will be a great benchmark that will push us to see how much we’ve improved.” The Eagles’ next match is at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, at Saint Henry High School.

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In “Terrorists should not be granted rights,” April 14, Clermont County Chief Deputy Sheriff Rick Combs made excellent points with which any reasonable American should agree. But the changed circumstances in the world call for new thinking – consideration of a new process. We currently have the options of civilian criminal courts and military courts. It might be time to create a completely new third process for prosecuting individuals who are acting for non-governmental groups to undermine the security of our country. Calling terrorists “wartime criminals” gives them a credibility and international standing that they do not deserve. Yes, we currently have a “war on terror,” but we would not consider drug smugglers and dealers wartime criminals just because we have an ongoing “war on drugs.” A clear sign is the lack of uniform or military rank of these rogue organizations. Our current war on terror is a relatively new entity. Terrorist groups acting against established rules for engagement of war and at the behest of an organized non-governmental structure for ideological purposes should be tried in such a way that the consequences of a civilian trial are eliminated and the benefits of a military trial are maintained. Laurie Balbach Abu-Khdaier Beauregard Court Mount Repose

Trial by judge

Though I imagine Mr. Breyer would be a quality judge for the great county of Clermont, I must give my personal endorsement to the Honorable Judge Thomas Herman. It is commonly known that Judge Herman is a no nonsense judge that sticks to the facts and delivers the hammer of the gavel in his judgments. To be honest I appeared before Judge Herman

relating to minor traffic violations in my 20s before my return to Jesus Christ. I observed how serious he took his position even in traffic cases, and I could tell that he meant business from the get go, and would not tolerate the breaking of the law. I can testify that he was fair, as well as “text book” in how he dealt with my peers, and I in the courtroom. Now everyone has transgressed God’s law, and for sure will meet the Lord Jesus Christ for eternal judgment. Repent and believe the gospel. Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord (Jesus Christ) shall be saved. Though a earthly judge may be able to expunge a record only the Lord Jesus Christ can wash away a person’s sin debt with His own blood. Mark L. Ammerman County Seat Union Township

Thank you

On behalf of the Anderson family, we would like to thank everyone who supported the benefit in honor of Charlie Anderson. It was truly a blessing to witness the love and kindness that was presented from our community. We would especially like to thank Jim Allen for initiating the event; Pappas family, Heritage Hall and Family Deli for hosting and supplying food; Won Heart for the music; those who donated additional food and silent auction items; the volunteers for the event and anyone that we may have forgotten to mention. The generosity of the Goshen community would rival that of any city and we are proud to live among caring and admirable neighbors. Jennifer Anderson and the Anderson Family Bramble Avenue Madison Place

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In May 4 election for common pleas court judge, two dedicated Clermontonians are squaring off. At first glance it seems Thomas Herman with his 19 years on the municipal bench might be a readied candidate. But municipal court is basically traffic ticket court. Daniel Breyer on the other hand has handled or overseen every felony case in our county since 1987, and done so earning the respect and endorsement of nearly every police chief as well as many attorneys who fought against him in those 22 years. Why? Because even those who’ve competed against him know from experience he has been impeccably honest, fair

appropriate enforcement, companies will continue to David push the boundaries, becoming too big to fail and Krikorian threatening our national Community economy. Press guest Likewise, free trade columnist must balance the national interest with that of the corporate interest. We have become a country that thrives on cheap imports. The blind pursuit of low cost has hollowed out our manufacturing sector. U.S. manufacturing companies struggle to compete against foreign firms that operate with less environmental oversight, poor working conditions in some areas and government subsidies. Fair trade policies will level the playing field for American manufacturing by making our producers more competitive and will generate substantial job growth. In order to honestly address these and the other big challenges we face, we must get serious about campaign finance reform. There simply is too much money in our political system. Votes are clearly for sale and the American people are tired of being sold out to the highest bidder. For this reason, I have tried to set an example without political action committee or lobbyist money. The first question you are asked when you want to run for Congress is, “How much money can you raise?” That right there should tell you that the foundation is not stable. My name is David Krikorian and I’m asking for your vote in the Democratic primary. David Krikorian is a resident of Madeira and running in the Democratic primary in the 2nd Congressional District.

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and just, unlike some prosecutors that fight to win for their record’s sake. Breyer has been objectively prosecuting the guilty and fair about those with reasonable doubt. To say Herman is more experienced for being a judge over felony cases than Breyer, is like saying a traffic cop is more qualified to lead a SWAT team in rescue missions than a battle proven Green Beret. As a neighbor, we can attest first hand to his noble character. We’d trust him with our family and fortune, but more importantly with the fate of our county and freedom. Mark and Julie Faust Mallet Hill Drive Union Township

Vote no on Issue 5

I am asking the voters of Clermont County to vote ‘no’ on Issue 5. I recently spoke to the Clermont County Auditor’s Office to see what this tax levy would cost. The following numbers are not mine, but come straight from the County Auditor’s staff. The current levy in place raises $1.176 million a year. If Issue 5 passes the money taken in taxes will increase to $3.994 million a year. That is more then a 300-percent increase. If anyone thinks I have invented these numbers, call the auditor yourself. Last week the unemployment rate went to 11 percent in Ohio for the first time in 25 years. Many families are struggling to feed their families and keep their homes. For

any organization to try to get this type increase is nearly obscene, especially in this financial climate. Please be sure your neighbors and friends understand this levy. Ask them to do like me and vote ‘no’ on Issue 5. Greg Feldkamp Donald Road Tate Township

Vote for Breyer

In July, 1980, my father, Walter Jufer, was shot to death at his home in Goshen. Although many suspected the killer was Marshall Brown, no one was charged with the crime. In November 1987, Daniel “Woody” Breyer was hired as an assistant prosecutor in Clermont County. He agreed to re-open my father’s case. By June 1988, he caused Marshall Brown to be indicted to aggravated murder. In August 1989, Woody obtained a conviction for aggravated murder and Brown was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. I understand Woody Breyer is now running for judge in Clermont County. Based on the compassion, intensity and work ethic demonstrated in prosecuting the killer of my father, I cannot believe there is a better candidate for the Clermont County Court of Common Pleas. John Jufer Emerald Drive Golden, Missouri

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Parker: I will work for better, more jobs My name is Jim Parker. I live in Waverly with my wife and children, and the last time I ran for Congress, I almost won the Democratic Primary while hardly spending a dime. I did it by knocking on the doors and listening. I ran for Congress against millionaires, lawyers and politicians. We won two counties, came in second in Clermont, Warren and Brown. That didn’t happen because of me; it happened because of you. Thank you. We did it before. We can do it again. Please look at www.JimPARKER4ad. blogspot.com and decide who you believe will be the best Democrat to represent you in Washington. This election belongs to you, not the millionaires, lobbyists and politicians in Washington. People are hurting all throughout Southern Ohio and you deserve a Democratic representative who will work with Gov. Ted Strickland and Sen. Sherrod Brown to make a positive difference. I will always work to improve the lives of women and children, people who work for a living, the elderly, sick and poor. I will rebuild the economy for the American middle class. And we will know a day when you will no longer be left behind by the politicians in Washington. Twenty years ago, I chose a career in healthcare to make a difference and that’s what I’ve done. In healthcare, we leave our political differences at the door. Today, I am running for congress to make a difference. Your job and the economy are the most important issue to me as I represent you in Congress. A few weeks ago, I walked into a manufacturing company that used to

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employ 100 people. Only 15 people remain. They Jim Parker have one secretary left. She sits in a room surCommunity rounded by empty desks. Press guest She pointed to the desk columnist next to hers and said “the woman who used to sit there worked here for 43 years.” I will never forget that moment. I want to make Southern Ohio a land of economic opportunity and I will meet with the business and community leaders to rebuild our economy. We will talk about everything Southern Ohio has to offer and we will talk about why companies should create jobs here. We will talk about our education and healthcare systems. We will talk about infrastructure. We will talk about the people. I will work with community and business leaders to do whatever it takes to deliver economic opportunity. I will work tirelessly to turn Southern Ohio into a land of economic opportunity where our children do not have to move to find jobs. The economy and your job are the most important issue to me if I am elected. Please read my website to learn more about my ideas for the economy, renewable energy, healthcare, middle class tax cuts, doubling the child tax credit, ending the wars and stopping politicians from spending so much money on their political campaigns. I hope you will vote for me in the May 4 Democratic Primary. Jim Parker is a Democratic candidate for Congress in Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. Visit www.JimPARKER4ad.blogspot.com.

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Kristina Harris was found dead. Initially, authorities concluded that my daughter had become intoxicated, choked on her own vomit, and died. Former Coroner Nico Capurro concluded that she died from undetermined causes. I knew these diagnoses were inaccurate and I believed my daughter had been murdered. Assistant Prosecutor Daniel “Woody” Breyer listened to my concerns. In April of 1995, he obtained a court order for the exhumation and re-autopsy of my daughter’s body. In March 1996, he presented the case to a grand jury and obtained and indictment of Kristy’s ex-boyfriend for murder, Donald Mills Jr. In October 1996, Kristy’s ex-boyfriend was convicted of murder and sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. The skill, expertise and tenacity of Woody displayed over two years, while at the same time carrying out all his other responsibilities was remarkable and unique. I truly hope the community recognizes the fine job he will do as our next common pleas court judge. Patricia Brannum Eiler Lane Amelia

We need to get serious about change I’m 41 years old and ambitious with training in economics and finance. In addition to being a successful corporate manager and executive, I am an entrepreneurial small business owner. I know how to organize companies and create jobs. I’m a husband and a father dealing with many of the same challenges you are. Like you, I care a lot about the future of this country and want to see things change for the better. Campaigning to be our next representative in Congress has been a unique and rich experience for me. I have enjoyed meeting so many interesting and different individuals and groups from Cincinnati to Portsmouth and everywhere in between. As a nation we are struggling with intolerance and partisan politics at every turn. Democrats and Republicans are rarely united on the national stage because scoring political points is the objective. It seems as if we are involved in a race to the bottom. At this great crossroads in our country’s history, we stand at the doorway of a New America. Out of this economic downturn we should seek to rebalance our economy and fix the unsustainable excesses that caused so many job losses and home foreclosures. As a country and as individuals we must seek to consume less and save more. Consumerism fueled by debt is not a recipe for success especially when the music stops. We must restructure the financial system and restrain the major investment banking firms in a way that serves the national interest. For too long we have enabled the pursuit of growth and profit at the expense of the citizens. While profit is at the center of our capitalist economy, absent good rules and

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CCDD provides much-needed services The Clermont County Boar of Developmental Disabilities provide activities and services to those in our county who have disabilities. Without the levy which has declined in dollars each year, current programs will be cut and those waiting for services will be denied. Superintendent Sharon Woodrow wrote to me answering my questions about how the new monies will be used: “This replacement would generate about $2,817,994 additional dollars. We are estimating that $2,000,000 will be used to address indi-

viduals on our waiting lists – somew h e r e between 80 and 130 additional p e o p l e Mary Lou s e r v e d , Rose d e p e n d i n g on the cost Community of their Press guest needs. The columnist o t h e r $817,994 will fill in the holes in our current budget – so that we don’t have to cut any of our existing services. These dollars will be targeted toward

infrastructure costs – staff, building maintenance and supplies. Many of our services rely on staff and/or building capacity. Just for the record, there are no raises for any staff planned for 2010 – even if this levy passes.” Cost in our household (23-year retirees) will be $30 to $40 a year – a small amount for such large and important services. But I want to introduce my grandson, Devin. He does not live in Clermont County, however, he was a 25-ounce, 25-week baby, born 17 years ago to our

daughter and her husband in Maryland. He survived, went home at 41⁄2 pounds, seemed a normal growing baby and big crawler. At age 2, he was not walking and was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. As a baby he wore glasses, by 3 he walked with the aid of braces and was very verbal. Walking with him in his neighborhood he knew the make and owner of each car. His mother explored all possible services for him and he was soon in a play group with others with disabilities, rode a school bus by the time he was 3 to

Maryland infant and toddler programs, and by 4 was announcing on a stage at a t-ball game “Let the games begin.” He’s had every conceivable public service and extra-ordinary medical care through a progressive surgeon and parents who see his every need is met. When he flies to visit us he carries a note that reveals the amount of metal he has in his legs, ankle and feet due to many surgeries. Today he shoots baskets, loves gocarting, is a sophomore in a public high school, is NASCAR’S best fan, partici-

pates in his church and school activities. He loves sports, is a whiz on the computer asking his grandmother repeatedly why she does not have Facebook. So you see why we want all children and adults with disabilities to have the advantages that Devin has had ... and public services were essential. Please support this levy for our local families. The cost for most families is the price of lunch or dinner for two. Tours of the facilities are available. Mary Lou Rose lives on Hickory View Lane in Milford.

Wound Care Center a good place to heal Congratulations to Mercy Hospital Clermont for being one of the top 100 hospitals in the country. The Community Press does lots of stories about Mercy Clermont being great. I know several staff members and I know they care. They took good care of my mom in 2005. I have other friends who have good things to say. But, I now have personal experience. I’ve been a patient at the Wound Care Center since March 2009. I actually

fought to go to Mercy Clermont when my doctor started looking for a wound specialist for Theresa L. me. He Herron wanted me go to a Editor’s to clinic in Notebook Clifton. Why? I live 10 minutes away from Clermont, which has a reputation for success. I had abdominal surgery

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ter, they all wanted to know how my stay in the hospital was. They asked me about work. They teased me about writing this column. I actually wrote it before Christmas, but did not publish it for fear of going back, which I did in March. When I showed up again, they all remembered my name and teased me about coming back. But it isn’t just me. They know everyone by their first names. “Come on in, Theresa,” I hear every time. When you have to go to the doctor, at least they make it seem like they want to see you, you’re not just another number.

It was with much anticipation I read the recent article titled “Goshen government going backwards.” The column opened up with a quote stating that “Democracy is the form of government where the people get the government that they deserve and they deserve to get it heard.” That is an excellent statement; but, the writer got it all wrong. Those pertinent words are indicative of the

two Goshen township trustees who recently vacated their offices, not the two gentlemen, Ray Autenrieb and Bobby Hausermann, now serving via a strong positive Goshen vote in last November’s election. Unlike the agenda over the past four years that was manifested by two individuals who operated a self-serving agenda, we now have two new trustees who along with Jack Kuntz, run Goshen’s government based on an agenda that constitutes the very best for

Goshen citizens. Mr. Puppet Master, the stage show that you directed with your two puppets, for which you pulled their stings and did voice overs, has closed. Get off the Goshen stage with your two puppets. Your incredibly pathetic performance has been replaced with a class act. For God, country and Goshen. Rick Rhoades Rollaway Drive Loveland

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When you are healed, you get a sticker pronouncing you a “Sore Loser.” The nurses sing to you about being well. Dr. Shiff doesn’t sing, but he’s there. Mercy Clermont is special because of programs like this and it’s not in Clifton. hey heal difficult wounds. I didn’t want to go to the wound center, but the nurses and doctors made it better than OK. Theresa L. Herron is the editor of the Community Journal Clermont, Community Journal North Clermont, Milford-Miami Advertiser and The Bethel Journal. She can be reached at therron@communitypress.com or at 248-7128.

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the blankety-blank thing. The day Dr. Poynter told me I could go without it, I looked at him with skepticism. Please don’t kid me. Oh, what a wonderful day. I still had to bandage the wound because it wasn’t completely healed and that meant going to see the nurses and Dr. Brian Shiff, who took over when Dr. Poynter left, until October. Through it all, they joked with me. They made sure I was feeling OK. They were upset when another infection happened in June and I spent six days in Clermont. The nurses there were wonderful, too. Back in the wound cen-

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Daniel J. “Woody” Breyer may think he is the “most qualified candidate for judge,” but I can’t imagine anything that would motivate me to vote for him for any position. He also is proud to state that Don White has endorsed him. Really? He has already proven himself to Clermont County. We have already seen that he is capable of letting people walk away from terrific crimes. Remember Amy Baker? Do you remember how he and Don White teamed up to let her walk away from the murder of a child? He felt that it was OK to let her get away with murder, because she turned in the other two. Guess what Woody – Clermont County remembers you. Tonya Spurlock Mallard Drive Amelia

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Valetone Cleaners held a grand re-opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting Wednesday, April 21. From left are: Milford council members Charlene Hinners and Geoff Pittman, Mayor Amy Brewer, Valetone Cleaners staff member Morry Johnson, owners Tim and Marcy Schutte, Milford-Miami Township Chamber of Commerce President Darrell Baumann, and Valetone Cleaners staff members Betty Hornsby, Ann Blanchard and Juanita Ansteatt.

Valetone Dry Cleaners still going strong after 50 years In 1960, on average, a new house cost $12,700, a new car was about $2,600, and a gallon of gas was 25 cents. The man driving that car might wear a suit drycleaned for about $1.25. In that economy, Valetone Dry Cleaners opened its doors in the Milford Shopping Center, a new service for a village that wouldn’t become a city for another 21 years. Last week, Valetone celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ribbon cutting for the new look to update the shop that is the oldest in the shopping center. “My son, Peter, a graphic designer, created the new logo,” said Tim Schutte, owner. Schutte, who coincidentally celebrated his own 50th birthday last week, grew up in the dry cleaning business. “I started out in my dad’s dry cleaning business when I was 13,” Schutte said. “I washed windows and swept floors until I graduated into the business.” After his father died, Schutte grew the stores to five, but sold the business to his brother in 1998. “I wanted to decompress,” Schutte said. “And I wanted to go back to school. Working just one store gave me the luxury to do that.” Schutte bought Valetone from original owner Tom Grate in 1998. Offering a service that everyone needs is something that will stand, even in an economic downturn, Schutte said. “Last year was a record year, even with things the way they are” he said. “But I believe there are three fundamental elements to managing a successful business.” “I constantly try to put the best product forward, with the best price,” Schutte said. The third piece, Schutte said, is giving back to the community. “I am proudest of our initiative, ‘Share the Discount,’” he said. “A customer can come in with a $3 coupon, for instance. He can choose to only use $2 of that coupon, and Valetone Cleaners donates the rest to the St. Vincent de Paul Society - St. Andrew Conference.” That means the extra money goes to the homeless shelter the charity operates on Main Street. Schutte kicks in 1 percent of the customer invoice. Since the inception of the program in November, 2007, he said $4,105 has been donated to the shelter. “Really, that’s not me – it’s my customers,” he said.

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Milford Mayor Amy Brewer, right, presented Valetone Cleaners owners Marcy and Tim Schutte with a business Sustainability Award at the Milford City Council meeting Tuesday, April 20. Valentone Cleaners opened in Milford in 1960. Those customers send the good vibes right back to Schutte. “Once upon a time, Tim and I had a little partnership,” said Herb Messer, owner of Miami Market. “We had a drop-off at my store for dry cleaning. People who had dry cleaning on a regular basis, but who lived further out, loved it. It really was an innovative idea that was more a service to the customers than Tim. He does things like that.” Messer was in the store to pick up drapes, curtains and bedspreads that required three trips back to the car, with Schutte helping all the way. When another customer dropped by to pick up his dry cleaning for a trip to Paris, he learned his wife already had taken the clothes home – all folded and suitcase ready. “I just did what he asked,” Schutte said. “We’re all neighbors, and we’re all family.” That kind of service was borne out when the shop was voted the number one dry cleaner in Clermont County in the Community Press Readers’ Choice awards last year. Milford City Council recognized Valetone’s anniversary at the council meeting April 20. And to involve his customers in the celebration, Schutte is giving away 150 gift cards with each dry cleaning pick-up, until May 1. “Four will have a balance of $50, and the rest will have a $5 balance,” he said. “Something for everyone.” Schutte is proud of his store and of his service to the community. He said he is glad he made the decision to downsize in 1998. “I knew it was important to stop and smell the roses,” he said. And customers can always smell them at the cleaners. Schutte has fresh flowers in the store every week. “They remind me of what I’m here for,” he said.

Walking through the doors at Mercy Hospital Clermont is like walking into a hotel – it has bright blue walls, a fireplace and friendly faces behind the counter. Beyond the lobby, the staff is busy creating a place that’s comforting for patients. Dr. Howard Bell said it’s that caring, family environment that makes the hospital special. “For a guy who’s been around hospitals for many years, I can tell you that there’s culture here ... We care about the patients and each other and I think it shows,” said Bell, who lives in Loveland. “That’s one of the most significant things about Clermont when I compare it to other hospitals.” Mercy Clermont opened in 1973 because community leaders, politicians and residents wanted health services closer to home. Today, Mercy Clermont is being recognized as one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation by Thomas Reuters. This is the second consecutive year and the See a fourth time column by Editor Theresa to be recogL. Herron nized for about her this honor. experience at “This is the Mercy something Hospital that has Clermont come over Wound Care time. It’s Center in really been Viewpoints, a growth A8. period for us and I think we’ve finally reached a point that makes the hospital stand out,” Bell said. Mercy Clermont CEO Gayle Heintzelman said, in recent years, the hospital has expanded services, including starting the Wound Care Center in 2004 and opening the larger, redesigned Intensive Care Unit in 2009. “We’re a community, faith-based hospital that’s here to serve our surrounding community. We’re always looking at what services we need to offer to branch out, and those are things we saw a need for,” she said. The Wound Care Center

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Mercy Hospital Clermont CEO Gayle Heintzelman said the staff is what makes the hospital special. From left are: Dr. Howard Bell, Heintzelman, and managing nurses Deb Vickers and Ann Lane.

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The rooms in the new Mercy Hospital Clermont intensive care unit are larger and more open to accommodate family members and to help hospital staff care for the patients. & Hyperbaric Medicine Program was recognized as a Center of Distinction earlier this year by Diversified Clinical Services, a leading wound care management company and the hospital’s partner in wound healing. The center, which has seen 2,220 patients since it opened, has a successful healing rate of 97 percent. The staff members at Mercy Clermont are convinced the hospital’s successes are because of their co-workers. Ann Lane, the hospital’s clinical director and a Milford resident, has been with the hospital for more than 30 years. She said the family environment not only makes it a great place to work, but a wonderful place for patients. “We all work as a team and we know each other’s

THINGS TO DO Quit for life

Mercy Health Partners is hosting “Quitting for Life” from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 29, at Mercy Medical Imaging- Milford, 201 Old Bank Road, Suite 101, Milford. Smokers learn why they smoke and why they should quit. It is led by Drs. Michael McHenry and Todd Williams of Mercy Medical Associates. The event is free. Call 937378-2526 or visit www.emercy.com.

Spring banquet

The Clermont County Association’s Spring Banquet is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29, at Grant Career Center, 718 W. Plane St., Bethel. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. The featured speaker is Dave Lapham, former Cincinnati Bengals All-Star lineman and Bengals radio commentator. The cost is $50 for two

tickets. Reservations are required. Call 734-6222 or visit www.cctownship.org.

Goshen Park fundraiser

The Goshen Park District and Goshen Skyline are teaming up from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 29, to raise funds for the park district. Skyline will donate a percentage of every dine-in or carryout ticket when the customer tells their server that they are supporting the park district. Assorted gift bakets and gift cards will be raffled off at the end of the eveing. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and can be purchased that evening. Winner need not be present to win. Call 535-4089 or visit www.goshenparkdistrict.org.

Craft festival

Boyd E. Smith Elementary PTO is hosting the Craft Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at Boyd E.

strengths and weaknesses. I think that really helps us get the job done in an efficient and harmonious way,” Lane said. “I think that’s important because it really puts the patients at ease and the more at ease they are, the better the care will be from all perspectives.” “You come in and you feel like we’re here for you and we want to take care of you. We want to make the patient’s visit as easy as it can be, because it’s difficult for everyone,” she said. Deb Vickers, the nurse manager in special services, has been at Mercy Clermont since it opened. The Amelia resident said the lowturnover and dedication to patients is vital. “Being in an area where we have a lot of recurring patients (oncology), having the same people is impor-

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Mercy Hospital Clermont Intensive Care Dr. Samir Ataya and nurse Tom Baker review a patient’s chart at the wrap-around nurses station in the ICU. tant. Patients get attached to the employees and those relationships help with the patients’ care,” Vickers said. While the hospital does not offer some services like open heart surgery or obstetrics, Heintzelman, who lives in Monroe Township, said residents living nearby should come to Mercy Clermont first if they are suffering a medical emergency. “If you take an hour to drive downtown to get that stability, you may not be able to keep the patient alive. We will do what we need to do to get that person stabilized and then get them to the appropriate level of care,” she said. For more about Mercy Clermont, visit www.emercy.com or call 7328200.

Share your events Go to communitypress.com and click on Share! to get your event into the Community Journal or the Milford-Miami Advertiser. Smith Elementary School, 1052 Jer-Les Drive, Milford. The sale features homemade crafts and popular vendors. It also includes children’s games and raffle of 25 quilts made from students’ artwork. The event is free and family friendly. Call 722-1337.

1, in the Nature Shop, 4949 Tealtown Road. The sale features annuals, perennials, herbs, native plants and hanging baskets. The cost is $5, $1 per child, and free for members. Call 831-1711 or visit www.cincynature.org.

Cycle ride

Buy plants

Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods is hosting the Flower and Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May

Cincinnati Cycle Club is hosting the Chili Ride from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 2, at Goshen High School, 6707 Goshen Road, Goshen Township. It is for casual and serious bicycle riders. Courses available from 25 to 100 miles. The cost is $25. Registration is required. Call 683-5699 or visit www.cincinnaticycleclub.org.

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April 28, 2010

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, A P R I L 2 9

ART EXHIBITS

Landscaped by Craig Lloyd, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. UC Clermont College Art Gallery, 4200 Clermont College Drive. Lloyd’s images portray landscapes from central and southern Ohio and portions of northern to central Kentucky. Free. Presented by UC Clermont College. 732-5200. Batavia.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Jazzercise, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Church of the Good Samaritan, 25 Amelia-Olive Branch Road. $20 per month. Presented by Jazzercise Amelia. 520-6390. Amelia.

FOOD & DRINK

Community Dinner, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. SonRise Community Church Office Building, 203 Mill St. Dinner prepared by church volunteers. Includes lasagna, salad, bread, dessert and drinks. Free. Presented by SonRise Community Church. 543-9008. Milford.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Quitting for Life, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Mercy Medical Imaging- Milford, 201 Old Bank Road. Suite 101, Smokers learn why they smoke and why they should quit. With Drs. Michael McHenry and Todd Williams of Mercy Medical Associates. Free. Presented by Mercy Health Partners. 937-378-2526; www.e-mercy.com. Milford.

LITERARY - BOOK CLUBS

Thursday Afternoon Book Club, 1:30 p.m. “The Shack” by William P. Young. MilfordMiami Township Branch Library, 1099 Ohio 131, Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 248-0700. Milford.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Amelia Branch Library, 58 Maple St. Ages 3-5. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 752-5580. Amelia.

SHOPPING

Used Book Fair, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Bethel Branch Library, 611 W. Plane St. Used fiction and nonfiction books and audio/visual materials for adults, teens and children. Benefits library programming. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. Through May 1. 734-2619. Bethel. F R I D A Y, A P R I L 3 0

ART EXHIBITS

Landscaped by Craig Lloyd, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. UC Clermont College Art Gallery, Free. 732-5200. Batavia.

AUCTIONS

Benefit Auction, 6 p.m. Viewing begins at 5 p.m. Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 201 Riverside Drive. JoAnn Richardson History House. Includes four Nancy Ford Cones Prints, Rookwood vase, antiques frames, silver pieces, four piece 1930’s patio furniture set, red globe antique ceiling fixture, 35th Bonaventure ornament by Carole Lannom and more. Benefits Greater Loveland Historical Society. 6835692; www.poeauctions.com. Loveland.

BENEFITS

Lighting The Way Scholarship Fundraiser, 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Receptions Banquet and Conference Center Loveland, 10681 Loveland Madeira Road. Tropical party, casual attire (no jeans), cocktails, buffet dinner, music by band and DJ, silent auction and raffle. Benefits Envision Learning Center. Ages 18 and up. $65. Presented by Envision Learning Center. 772-5437; www.envisionlearningcenter.org. Loveland.

Back to Nature: Nature’s Symphony, 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Krippendorf Lodge. Cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions and art by Masterworks for Nature artists. Ages 21 and up. Benefits Cincinnati Nature Center. $125. Reservations required. 831-1711, ext. 124; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Frontier Square Dance Club, 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m. American Legion Hall Milford, 111 Race St. Plus-level square and round dance club. Pre-rounds start at 7 p.m. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427; frontiersquares.tripod.com. Milford.

FOOD & DRINK

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

RECREATION

Friday Night Racing, 4:30 p.m. Moler Raceway Park, 2059 Harker Waits Road. Quartermile dirt oval racing. Late Models, UMP Modifieds, Chevettes and Street Stocks. $13-$15, $5 ages 7-15, free ages 6 and under. Through Oct. 1. 937-444-6215; www.molerracewaypark.com. Williamsburg.

SHOPPING

Spring Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. St. Mary Church, 3398 Ohio 125, Clothing $4 a bag. Toys, household items, books and more, priced as marked. Plus homemade baked goods. Presented by St. Mary Church Bethel. 734-4041. Bethel. Used Book Fair, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Bethel Branch Library, 734-2619. Bethel. S A T U R D A Y, M A Y 1

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Clermont County Genealogical Society Meeting, 10 a.m. Janice Schulz, CRM, discusses the holdings of the University of CincinnatiBlegen Archives and Rare Books Library. Doris Wood Branch Library, 180 S. Third St. Free, visitors welcome. Presented by Clermont County Genealogical Society. Through Sept. 4. 7233423; http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohclecgs/. Batavia.

CRAFT SHOWS

Craft Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Boyd E. Smith Elementary School, 1052 Jer-Les Drive. Homemade crafts and popular vendors. Includes children’s games and raffle of 25 quilts made from students’ artwork. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Boyd E. Smith Elementary PTO. 722-1337. Milford.

HOME & GARDEN

Room to Bloom, 10 a.m. Loveland Hardware, 131 Broadway St. Seminar on container gardening. Free. Reservations required. 6774040. Loveland. Gardens with Wings: A Butterfly Gardening Presentation, 1 p.m. Amelia Branch Library, 58 Maple St. Patty Bigner and Fred Miller from Gardens with Wings demonstrate how to attract butterflies to your garden. Includes simultaneous story time for children. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 7525580. Amelia.

LITERARY - BOOK CLUBS

First Wednesday Book Group, 2 p.m. “The Atonement Child” by Francine Rivers. Amelia Branch Library, 58 Maple St. Adults. Free. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 752-5580. Amelia.

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MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK

Jerry’s Little Band, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Padrino, 111 Main St. Grateful Dead cover band. Includes beer specials and pizza by the slice available. $3. 965-0100. Milford.

RECREATION

Walk for Clermont Kids, 10 a.m. Batavia Township Community Center, 1535 Clough Pike. Registration 9 a.m. Lunch provided after walk. Activities for children before and after walk. Rain or shine. Benefits Clermont County foster children. $25 for participants. Registration required. 732-7173; www.walkforclermontkids.org. Batavia Township.

REUNIONS

1994 Milford High School Class Reunion, 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Milford Firefighters Community Hall, 1005 Lila Ave. $25 Couple, $15. Presented by Milford Class of 1994. 7224069; www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_234 4061033&gid=106653095263#/event.php ?eid=168900527860&index=1. Milford.

SHOPPING

Spring Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Mary Church, 734-4041. Bethel. Used Book Fair, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Bethel Branch Library, 734-2619. Bethel. Flea Market/Perennial Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Andrew Parish Center, 560 Main St. Presented by St. Andrew Church-Milford. 248-1844. Milford. Williamsburg Village Wide Yard Sale, 10 a.m. Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 330 Gay St. Williamsburg United Methodist Church Women’s group sells famous chicken sandwiches, homemade pies and other items. Rain moves inside church. 724-1103. Williamsburg. Spring Garden Party and Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Loveland Primary/Elementary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. Granny’s Garden School. Annual, perennial, herb and vegetable plants for the home and professional gardener. Workshops available. Free. Presented by Granny’s Garden School. 324-2873; www.grannysgardenschool.com. Loveland. Garden Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Anderson Hills United Methodist Church, 7515 Forest Road. Homegrown perennials, annuals, house plants and garden accessories. In conjunction with Boy Scout Troop No. 281 Flower Sale. Benefits Anderson Hills United Methodist Church Global Missions and Special Giving recipients. Free. Presented by United Methodist Women of Anderson Hills United Methodist Church. 474-0036. Anderson Township. Flower and Plant Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Nature Shop. Annuals, perennials, herbs, native plants and hanging baskets available. $5, $1 children, free for members. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township. Flea Market/Perennial Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Andrew Church - Milford, 552 Main St. Presented by St. Andrew Church-Milford. 248-1844. Milford.

PROVIDED

SEM Haven Health and Residential Care Center is hosting “Spring Gardening Tips” from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 29, in the gathering room at SEM Haven Health and Residential Care Center, 225 Cleveland Ave., Milford. It is led by Pat Greeson of Natorp’s. The event includes light refreshments. For senior citizens. It is free. Reservations are required. Call 248-1270. S U N D A Y, M A Y 2

ART OPENINGS

Show Me A Story, 3:30 p.m. Opening reception. Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road. Multi-media exhibit of art that tells stories by Jennifer Choto and Janet Zack. Exhibit continues through May 31. Free. 683-2340; www.grailville.org. Loveland.

FOOD & DRINK

Breakfast Buffet, 9 a.m.-noon, American Legion Post 450, 450 Victor Stier Drive. Country buffet breakfast. Eggs, bacon, sausage, fried potatoes, sausage gravy and biscuits, hash and more. Eggs cooked to order along with coffee, juice and milk. Benefits American Legion Post 450. $7, $3 children 9 and under. Through May 30. 831-9876. Milford. Spring Feast Sunday Supper, 5:30 p.m. Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road. Featuring Grailvillegrown food and other seasonal delights. $15, $10 children. Reservations required. 683-2340. Loveland.

RECREATION

Chili Ride, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Goshen High School, 6707 Goshen Road. For casual and serious bicycle riders. Courses available from 25-100 miles. $25. Registration required. Presented by Cincinnati Cycle Club. 6835699; www.cincinnaticycleclub.org. Goshen Township.

SHOPPING

Spring Garden Party and Plant Sale, noon3 p.m. Loveland Primary/Elementary School, Free. 324-2873; www.grannysgardenschool.com. Loveland. Flower and Plant Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, $5, $1 children, free for members. 8311711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township. M O N D A Y, M A Y 3

ART EXHIBITS

Show Me A Story, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road. Multi-media exhibit of art that tells stories by Jennifer Choto and Janet Zack. Free. 683-2340; www.grailville.org. Loveland. Landscaped by Craig Lloyd, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. UC Clermont College Art Gallery, Free. 732-5200. Batavia.

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MUSIC - CONCERTS

Linton Chamber Music Series, 7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m. Encore! Linton. Works of Mozart, Schumann, Bruch and Faure. Anthony McGill, clarinetist, and Michael Tree and Anna Polonsky of the Schumann Trio. Jaime Laredo and Sharon Robinson, artistic directors. Congregation Beth Adam, 10001 Loveland-Madeira Road. $30, $10 students at door. Presented by Linton Music. 381-6868; www.lintonmusic.org. Loveland. T U E S D A Y, M A Y 4

DANCE CLASSES

Frontier Squares Square Dance Classes, 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. American Legion Hall Milford, 111 Race St. No prior dance experience necessary. Wear casual dress and smooth-soled shoes. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. Through Aug. 31. 929-2427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Milford.

HOME & GARDEN

Herb Appeal, 6:30 p.m. New Richmond Branch Library, 103 River Valley Blvd. Kids bring your favorite adult to help you plant your very own herb garden. Decorate your pot and then learn how to plant and care for your new herbs. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 553-0570. New Richmond.

MUSIC - CABARET

Dining and Dancing with the Cincinnati Sinatra, 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Receptions Banquet and Conference Center-Eastgate, 4450 Eastgate Blvd. Matt Snow on vocals. Dinner, dancing, cash bar and all-you-can-eat gourmet buffet. Family friendly. $16.95, discounts for seniors and children. Reservations required, available online. Presented by TheCincinnatiSinatra.com. 576-9766; www.TheCincinnatiSinatra.com. Eastgate.

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FOOD & DRINK

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

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Community Blood Drive. 2 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Milford First United Methodist Church, 541 Main St. Lower Level Room 105. Walk-ins welcome. Appointment recommended. 8315500; www.hoxworth.org/groups/milfordfirstumc. Milford. Community Blood Drive. 2 p.m.-4:15 p.m. St. Bernadette Church, 1471 Locust Lake Road. Ventura Hall. Walk-ins welcome. Appointment recommended. 7537818; www.hoxworth.org/groups/stbernadette. Amelia.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. Amelia Branch Library, 58 Maple St. Ages 18 months-3. Free. Registration required. 752-5580. Amelia. Drop-In Toddler Time Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Union Township Branch Library, 4462 Mount Carmel-Tobasco Road. Ages 18 months to 3 years. Stories, songs and play. 528-1744. Union Township. Preschool Story Time, 11:30 a.m. New Richmond Branch Library, 103 River Valley Blvd. Learn about a different sense every week. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 553-0570. New Richmond.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Friendly Zumba Fitness Class, 6:30 p.m. Friendship Lutheran Church, 1300 White Oak Road. $5. 310-5600; www.zumbawithrobin.webs.com. Pierce Township.

LITERARY - BOOK CLUBS

Book Chat, 6 p.m. “Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister” by Gregory Maguire. Union Township Branch Library, 4462 Mount CarmelTobasco Road. Book discussion group for adults. Free. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 528-1744. Union Township.

LITERARY - LIBRARIES

PROVIDED

See Olympic silver medalists Qing Pang and Jian Tong, pictured, skate with Smuckers Stars on Ice at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, at U.S. Bank Arena. Also on the tour are 2010 Olympic silver medalists Tanith Belbin and Benjamin Agosto, 2010 Olympian Jeremy Abbott, silver medalist Sasha Cohen, World Champion Todd Eldredge, bronze medalist Michael Weiss and more. Tickets are $26.50-$131.50. Call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Teddy Bear Picnic, 6:30 p.m. Doris Wood Branch Library, 180 S. Third St. Bring your favorite teddy bear for story time, crafts and games. Ages 4-8,. Family friendly. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 732-2128. Batavia. Graffiti Graphics, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Daily through May 6. Bethel Branch Library, 611 W. Plane St. Help create a mural using an unique painting technique to be showcased during the Appreciation of the Arts Day at the library. Ages 11-18. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 734-2619. Bethel.

PROVIDED

Cirque du Soleil - Alegria comes to The Bank of Kentucky Center Thursday, April 29, through Sunday, May 2. Pictured is the tribal and magical Fire-Knife Dance from a previous performance. “Alegria” is a mood piece about the passage of time, youth, old age and the handing down of power. It features artists using trapeze, hand balancing, manipulation and clowns and singers. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. April 29-30 and May 1; 3:30 p.m. April 30 and May 1; and 1 and 5 p.m. May 2. Tickets are $97-$42 for adults and $78-$34 for ages 2-12; plus fees. Visit www.bankofkentuckycenter.com.

Life

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April 28, 2010

Dealing with our Whatifs and Worries

“Last night while I lay thinking here, some Whatifs crawled inside my ear, and pranced and partied all night long, and sang their same old Whatif song:… Whatif I start to cry? Whatif I get sick and die? … Whatif nobody likes me? Whatif a bolt of lightning strikes me?” In this poem in, “A Light in the Attic,” author Shel Silverstein describes many of the worries that beset childhood minds. But don’t forget that the Whatifs grow up with us. For even as adults we have our own Whatifs crawling inside our ears at night, don’t we? For us, their content is different. They suggest such other things such as, “Whatif our love doesn’t last? Whatif the kids grow up too fast? Whatif my job is lost? Whatif I get a rotten boss? Whatif that ache is something serious? Whatif I age and become delirious?

Whatif I didn’t lock the house? Whatif I’m left by my spouse?” Worries are a constantly buzzing around our heads. If we Father Lou take them seriGuntzelman ously, they destroy peace of Perspectives mind, develop suspicions, and diminish enjoyment. They always threaten us with woeful events allegedly waiting around the corner. It doesn’t matter that studies show 80 percent of our worries never happen. Then we worry that the studies are wrong – especially in our case. What to do about handling our worries? First, make the distinction between angst and anxiety. Angst is the German word for the

anticipatory dread that is present in all of us as we recognize just how vulnerable we are. Angst is existential, which means it comes along with existing as a human being. Though we develop strategies to avoid it, there is no person who avoids all worries. So, what to do? For one thing, do not deny the fact that some stress or angst comes along with the living of life. As analyst James Hollis Ph.D. states, “An acceptance of this angst as normal is healthy; its denial is pathological, and will sooner or later result in some lifeestranging behavior, or worse, the trivialization of the journey.” Anxiety, on the other hand, is a free-floating condition which may be activated by almost any specific event in our lives: such as giving a speech before a large crowd, going through an important interview, a court appearance,

a medical operation, a wedding ceremony, etc. Its intensity is partly determined by one’s particular history. The more unsettled one’s family of origin, cultural setting, or environment was, the more anxiety is usually experienced. Beneath an anxiety one is going through there is usually buried a thread that reaches back to a childhood fear. It’s greatly advantageous to us to discover our early fear that still exercises such power over us. To be free entirely of angst or anxiety in our lives is unrealistic. That’s good to remember as we try to contain our worries. It also enables us to have a certain compassion for not only for ourselves but also for others. To possibly alleviate anxiety, someone has remarked that we already know the worst that can happen to us. We will die someday. Can we

be aware of that and still live as fully as possible all the days and years God gives us? Hollis believes we can help ourselves in dealing with our worried anxiety if we (1) accept the normality of anxiety, (2) seek the roots of the identifiable fears in our anxiety, then (3) simply do the best we can in living our lives fully, and forgive the rest. We are more important than what we fear. A great move toward personal liberation is accomplished when we can acknowledge our existential angst directly, know ourselves to be fragile beings clinging to a spinning planet hurtling through space, and at the same time be grateful for such a grand ride. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Contact him at columns@community press.com or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

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then it’s going to cost this much.” T h a t price was a b o u t $590, and elvin Howard Ain M says he Hey Howard! told them that was still way too high. “I said four or five times, I said, ‘I don’t have that kind of money,’ ” he said. Melvin said the charge came as quite a surprise. “I said, ‘If I would have known before you did this I wouldn’t have had this done – because that’s why I called you was the ad for $49.’ He said, ‘Well that’s what we did.’ ” Reluctantly, Melvin said he ended up paying $553, because that’s as low as the supervisor on the phone would approve. “I felt like I was kind of forced and I couldn’t say, ‘OK, well leave.’ They were already packing up and getting ready to leave after they did the job,” he said. Later, Melvin inspected the air ducts and found uncovered holes – and vents that will no longer fit into the duct work. “I guess they didn’t put this vent back on and they

broke it off and didn’t say anything. I couldn’t put it back up so I just put duct tape over the hole they left,” he said. Under Ohio law you must be given an estimate for the cost of the work to be performed. The estimate can be either written, oral, or you can sign that you don’t want to get any estimate at all. You just can’t be given a bill after the work is already done. In addition, Ohio law requires you to get a tear-off cancellation form with the contract – a form you send back to the firm within three days if you wish to cancel. Melvin didn’t get a tearoff cancellation form so I told him to write the company and cancel now. He did that and has now received all his money back. The company is also paying for another firm to come over and repair the problems caused by the duct cleaning company. You need to know the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said duct cleaning has never been shown to actually prevent health problems. It said studies show dust adheres to duct surfaces and does not necessarily enter the living space. In fact, the

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Eat like a winner with Derby Day recipes Garden of Eden.

I guess it’s a matter of perception. When I talk about my little patch of heaven here in Clermont C o u n t y, someone will usually come up and ask to visit “ t h e Rita farm.” Heikenfeld I have to laugh, Rita’s kitchen because the word “farm” never enters my vocabulary, since we don’t own one. Yes, our home sits at the end of an old country road, but unlike some of the homes on the road, ours is fairly new. And you can see my clothes hanging on the line from the highway opposite our field. Although we grow a whole lot of different kinds of produce and have a nice amount of fruit trees, we don’t have a country estate. The whole point is you don’t need a plow and the lower 40 to create your own

Legendary hot brown

From the Brown Hotel in Louisville. This is the real deal – I called the hotel and verified the recipe. They were so accommodating. I don’t know if I can wait until Derby Day to make this. The notes in parentheses are mine.

Ingredients (Makes two hot browns):

2 ounces butter (1⁄4 cup) 2 ounces all-purpose flour (1⁄2 cup) 1 quart heavy cream (I’d use whipping cream) 1 ⁄2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, plus 1 tablespoon for garnish Salt and pepper to taste 14 ounces sliced roasted turkey breast 2 slices of Texas toast (crust trimmed) 4 slices of crispy bacon 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced in half Paprika and parsley In a two-quart saucepan, melt butter and slowly whisk in flour until combined and forms a thick

paste (roux). Continue to cook roux for two minutes over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Whisk whipping cream into the roux and cook over medium heat until the cream begins to simmer, about two to three minutes. Remove sauce from heat and slowly whisk in Pecorino Romano cheese until the Mornay sauce is smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. For each Hot Brown, place one slice of toast in an oven safe dish and cover with 7 ounces of turkey. Take the two halves of Roma tomato and set them alongside the base of turkey and toast. Next, pour one half of the Mornay sauce to completely cover the dish. Sprinkle with additional Pecorino Romano cheese. Place entire dish under a broiler until cheese begins to brown and bubble. Remove from broiler, cross two pieces of crispy bacon on top, sprinkle with paprika and parsley, and serve immediately.

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Perfect for Cinco de Mayo coming up. Rick is one of the most talented chefs I’ve met. One of my favorites during a class he taught for me was a delicious grilled shrimp marinade that doubled as a dipping sauce. Here’s how Rick did it: Set a dry skillet over medium heat. Lay 1⁄2 head of unpeeled garlic cloves and 3 serrano chilies in the pan. Roast, turning frequently, for about 10 minutes for the chilies and 15 minutes for the garlic, or until soft and blotchy brown in spots. Let cool until they can be handled, and then slip the skins off the garlic and pull

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Each Thursday morning at 7:20 on Sacred Heart Radio 740AM, I talk with Brian Patrick about Bible herbs and foods. This week it’s how to make a Mary Garden. Visit www.sacredheartradio.com for all the good info plus relevant recipes. the stems off the chilies and, wearing rubber gloves, roughly chop (no need to remove the seeds). Place in a food processor along with 1 bunch each cilantro and parsley (lower stems removed), 1⁄2 cup olive oil, and up to 2 teaspoons salt. Process until nearly smooth (it will be pasty). Remove 1⁄3 cup and stir in 3 tablespoons water. This will be your extra sauce for dipping, whatever. Use the remaining sauce to brush on shrimp, poultry, beef, etc. and grill as desired. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional. Email columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.

Doctors offer class to help smokers kick habit April 29, at Mercy Medical Imaging-Milford, just off Interstate 275 at the Milford exit 57, 201 Old Bank Road, Suite 101. The doctors will be available after the presentation to answer questions. The lecture is free and there is no registration

Drs. Michael McHenry and Todd Williams of Mercy Medical Associates are offering a free program called Quit For Life to help smokers quit the habit once and for all. Quit For Life will be held 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday,

required. Walk-ins are welcome. Quitting For Life helps smokers understand why they smoke and most importantly why they need to quit. “Smoking is both a habit and an addiction,” said

Williams. “Therefore, we look at behavior modification, medications and alternative approaches to break both the habit and addiction.” As part of the programs, McHenry and Williams also share stories of success.

“We let people know that 45 million Americans have already quit smoking,” said McHenry, “and we share specific stories. This helps them understand that so many others are experiencing the same challenges with quitting and yet have

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Ole Fisherman is busy this spring Howdy folks, Mark your calendar for April 30 at Receptions Center East, 4450 Eastgate Blvd. This is the CASA For Clermont Kids! spring charity benefit to raise money for abused and neglected children. This is a wonderful program and the service this group do for children. Ruth Ann and I donate wood items to C.A.S.A. each year. It seems when they have their dinner and program we always have another event we are involved in, so we wish them a wonderful evening and lots of money raised for this organization. The judges and everyone that is involved in this endeavor are to be thanked. My mother kept foster children when I was still at home. Over the years she kept 32. Still today we keep in touch with some of them, or run into someone who was in her care. Now get your mouth set for some great eating, wilted lettuce and green onions. The first from our garden along with some dandelion greens in the lettuce. Last week the honey bee inspector was here to check our honey bees. We had three hives and lost two. The one hive is doing good. He said there was a 70-percent loss of honey bees in Ohio this past winter. I can believe it with the losses we hear about. He told me to put a super on the hive so they could make honey for us. There is lots of brood in the hive so he thought the hive will be O.K. Ruth Ann and I spent an afternoon cleaning more hives that we have. Getting them ready for more honey bees. If any of you folks have a swarm of bees, give us a call at 734-6980. Last week we went to a funeral visitation for a lovely lady, Mrs. Erma Lee Utley. When Ruth Ann and I were delivering Meals on Wheels for Clermont Senior Services we got to see her and visit.

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She always enjoyed our visit and would have a beautiful smile for us. Her husband Roy sure took extra good care of her. Ruth Ann and I extend our sympathy to

her family. The Grants Farm and Greenhouses Open House was very busy while Ruth Ann and I were there Saturday and Sunday. The first thing Saturday morning was the Bethel Lions Club pancake breakfast, which was good. Then we went to Grants. On Saturday while at Grants Farm there was a big truck of trees come in. Some of the most beautiful weeping cherry trees I have ever seen. Along with fruit trees and other ones. After we left there we stopped at the U.S. Grant Vocational School for their community dinner and what a meal. The meal is fixed by the culinary class under the supervision of the Forsee brothers. There were close to 1,000 people there to eat. The greenhouse there was open and will remain open until sometime in May. These two lads sure do a super job with the cooking class. This is one of the best schools in the community. Our two daughters, one son-in-law and one granddaughter went to school there and all are doing great in their fields. Thanks Grant school for a super school and the help you are giving the students. For you folks who like to play cards, May 1 there will be a card party playing euchre at the Monroe Grange Hall in Nicholsville. There will be food available half way through the card party along with coffee and soft drinks. This will be the last one until October.

There will be a big event in the Bethel area on May 8. There will be crafters, food vendors, artists, music, Shriners clowns, activities for children and a quilt show at the Methodist church. There will be music in Burke Park, in front of the Grant Memorial Building and at Harmony Hill Winery. This will be a very busy day with lots of activities so mark your calendar and look for more information in the papers. The Bethel Lions Club will have a booth there so you can drop off used eye glasses, get your blood pressure checked and buy a print of covered bridges by a local artist. The Monroe Grange also will be having an open house at their Grange Hall at 2644 Ohio 222 in Nicholsville May 8, from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m., so stop in and learn about the Grange and its teachings. Start your week by going to the church of your choice and praise the Good Lord. 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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Stay active at any age Everybody knows that physical exercise is important, but exercising the brain is critical to a healthy lifestyle, too. Regardless of age, an active brain produces new dendrites, which are connections between nerve cells that allow these cells to communicate with one another. This helps you store and retrieve information more easily – at any age. That’s why it’s important to continue to learn and challenge yourself. Mental activity keeps your mind sharp and agile. A Japanese proverb states, “We begin aging when we stop learning.” I couldn’t agree more. Lifelong learning is a one of the focuses of Clermont Senior Services. Over the last few years, we have altered our curriculum to provide more lifelong learning opportunities at our senior activity centers. We now offer a great variety of lifelong learning classes at our locations all over the county. Topics include computers, digital photography, yoga, watercolor painting, line dancing, basket weaving, flower arranging, deco-

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The CTC hybrids were purchased with American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funds and are equipped with bicycle racks. “Milford is a green community and hybrid buses are a great fit locally and countywide,” said Milford Administrator Loretta Rokey. “We appreciate the bus company and the county for providing citizens with this type of forwardthinking transportation.” CTC is the primary provider of public transportation in Clermont County. Founded in 1977 as CART (Clermont Area Rural Transit), CTC has continued to evolve and now offers four fixed routes, in addition to its Dial-a-Ride services. For more information, call 732-7433. Information is also available on the website www.ctc.ClermontCountyOhio.gov.

REUNIONS The Madeira High School Class of 1950 – is celebrating its 60th class reunion on Friday, April 30, Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2, at Kenwood Country Club. For more information, contact Jim Decatur at 561-9302. Sycamore High School Class of 1969 – is having a “belated 40th” reunion the weekend of May 21. From 5-9 p.m., on Friday, May 21 there will be an all-class reunion at the Peterloon estate in Indian Hill. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, the group will be touring its old high school (now the junior high), followed by an all-day cookout/picnic in the Sycamore Shelter of the Blue Ash Nature Park on Cooper Road (next to the police station). Contact Carol Wuenker-Hesterberg at 793-2165 or E-mail her at: chesterberg@cinci.rr.com to RSVP or for more information. Additional weekend events are pending. Residents of Sayler Park before 1980 – are invited to the Sayler Park Reunion from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (or until the street lights come on), Saturday, May 29, at Lee’s Shelter in Fernbank Park (old River Park). Rain date is June 5. Attendees should bring their own food for their families along with chairs, ice, coolers, games, cornhole boards, horseshoes, etc. Attendees are also asked to bring any old photos they have. Call Kim Jacobs Harmeyer at 347-6105, or Al Richardson at 378-2454 with questions. Glen Este High School Class of 1970 – is having its 40th reunion from 711 p.m., Friday, June 11, at Receptions Eastgate, 4450 Eastgate Blvd. Cost is $50 and includes dinner buffet and DJ. Contact Bruce Griffis at 943-9330, or bgriffis@cinci.rr.com. New Richmond High School Alumni Class – is having a reunion for classes 1931 through 1965, 69:30 p.m., Saturday June 19, at Locust Corner Elementary Auditorium. This year’s reunion is hosted by the class of 1960, which is celebrating its 50th year. Call Jerry Edwards At 513-553-4664.

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Bob Ford of Cedarville talks to a group of students from Bethel about frontier life in Ohio at the Grassy Run Rendezvous in Williamsburg.

Kids learn history at Grassy Run Rendezvous Groups of schoolchildren visited the Grassy Run Rendezvous in Williamsburg Friday, April 23, to get a first-hand look at the early history of the United States. “The kids are what it’s all about,” said Ron Shouse, with the Grassy Run Historical Arts Committee. The 18th annual event ran April 23 to April 25 at the Williamsburg Community Park. Friday primarily was dedicated to visiting school groups. Saturday and Sunday the event was open to the public. About 300 re-enactors

Rachel Barnes, a second-grader at Miami Valley Christian Academy in Newtown, learns the art of tin punching at the Grassy Run Rendezvous in Williamsburg.

from several states gathered for the weekend, camping at the site. The re-enactors displayed skills and crafts from the mid-1700s to about 1840. Re-enactors included musicians, storytellers, blacksmiths, silversmiths, spinners, weavers and broom makers. The Grassy Run Rendezvous draws its name from an April 1792 battle between frontiersman Simon Kenton and the Shawnee warrior Tecumseh at Grassy Run in Jackson Township.

Charley Collins of Chillicothe demonstrates the spring pole lathe April 23 at the Grassy Run Rendezvous in Williamsburg.

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Malachi Price, right, a fourth-grader from Bethel, engages in a sword fight with Elliot Carlisle of St. Bernard, one of the reenactors at the Grassy Run Rendezvous in Williamsburg.

Gary Miner of Hillsboro demonstrates the firing of a frontier-style gun April 23 at the Grassy Run Rendezvous in Williamsburg.

Eric Davin, a fourth-grader at Ebon C. Hill Intermediate School in Bethel, learns about weaving April 23 at the Grassy Run Rendezvous in Williamsburg.

Darcy Angel, left, and Jasmine Wrenn, fourth-graders at Ebon C. Hill Intermediate School in Bethel, play with Jacob’s ladders April 23 at the Grassy Run Rendezvous in Williamsburg.

Debbie Miner of Hillsboro shows how to cook over an open fire at the Grassy Run Rendezvous in Williamsburg.

Rylie Hacker, a fourth-grader at Ebon C. Hill Intermediate School in Bethel, grinds corn during a visit April 23 to the Grassy Run Rendezvous in Williamsburg.

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April 28, 2010

RELIGION Athenaeum of Ohio

The Athenaeum of Ohio’s The George C. Findley Memorial Lecture, “Marriage in Minority Communities: The Contribution of the Catholic Church” will be presented by Dr. Helen M. Alvaré, JD, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, in the Bartlett Pastoral Center on the Athenaeum campus. The lecture is free and open to the public. The address is 6616 Beechmont Ave., Mount Washington; 2312223.

Belfast United Methodist

The church is hosting its annual Rummage and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1. Items include clothing, books, household items, furniture, odds and ends, along with various baked items. The church is at 2297 Ohio 131, Goshen; 625-8188.

Goshen United Methodist Church

salad sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, desserts and drinks. Proceeds benefit women’s church projects. The church is at 6710 Goshen Road, Goshen; 722-2541.

Miamiville United Methodist Church

The church is hosting its annual Blessed White Elephant Sale Saturday, May 1. The sale will feature flowers in hanging pots, homebaked goods, sandwiches and soft drinks. Vendors, crafters and anyone who has items to sell, are welcome. There is no set-up charge. Bring your own tables and at the end of the day, take with you whatever you cannot sell. Setup time is 8 a.m. and the sale will begin at 9 a.m. and go until finished. The church is at 369 Center St. (Ohio 126), Miamiville; 677-9866.

St. Andrew Church

The church is at 552 Main Street, Milford; 831-3353.

St. Mary Church

The church is hosting their Spring Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 30, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1. Clothing is $4 a bag. All other items are priced as marked. The sale includes toys, household items, electronics, books and homemade baked goods. The church is at 3398 Ohio 125, Bethel; 734-4041.

SonRise Community Church

The church is hosting a free community dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 29, at the SonRise Community Church Office Building, formerly the Bridge Café. It includes lasagna, salad, bread, dessert and drinks prepared by a small group of volunteers from the church. The church meets for services at Mariemont High School, 3812 Pocahontas Ave., Mariemont; the office is at 203 Mill St., Milford; 576-6000.

The Goshen United Methodist Women are hosting a Primary Day Lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 4. There will be homemade chicken noodle soup, chili, chicken sandwiches, chicken

The church is hosting their Flea Market/Perennial Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 1, in the Parish Center, 560 Main St. It features bargain prices. For more information, call 248-1844.

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

ROMAN CATHOLIC

EPISCOPAL

St. Bernadette Church

ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH & ST. THOMAS NURSERY SCHOOL

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 1025 CLOUGH PIKE

1479 Locust Lake Rd Amelia, Oh 45102 753-5566 Rev. Bill Stockelman, Pastor Weekly Masses, Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM

www.stbernadetteamelia.org

CHRISTIAN - CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

www.cloughpike.com

Bible Based Teaching Christ-Centered Worship Family Style Fellowship Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11:00am & 6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 pm 2249 Old State Road 32, Batavia

513-732-1971

Pastor: Tom Bevers www.Cornerstone.ohbaptist.org

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MT REPOSE 6088 Branch Hill-Guinea Pike Ken Slaughter, Pastor Sunday School 9:45am - Worship 11am (nursery provided) Sunday Evening Service 6pm-Youth 6pm 513-575-1121 www.mtrepose.org

MONUMENTS BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

Reaching the Heart of Clermont County

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

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

LINDALE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

The Williamsburg United Methodist Women will be serving their famous chicken sandwiches during the Williamsburg Village-wide Yard Sale beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 1. Also on the menu will be sloppy Joes, hot dogs, pies and beverages. In case of rain, food will be served inside. The church is at 330 Gay St., Williamsburg; 724-6305.

evolving into four fixed routes, as well as providing their dial-a-ride service,” said First Transit Regional Vice President John Woodford. “Their growth has been amazing and their excellent safety record is a real tribute to all the staff at CTC.” CTC recently added several hybrid buses to their fleet, which will cost less to operate than standard buses and help keep Clermont County’s air clean. For more information about CTC services, call 513-732-7433 or visit www.ctc.ClermontCountyOhio.gov.

UNITED METHODIST

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 W. Plane St. Bethel, Ohio 513-734-7201 www.bumcinfo.org

“Encircling People with God’s Love”

Williamsburg United Methodist Church

Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45am Contemporary Worship 9:30am Sunday School For All Ages: 9:30 & 10:45am Nursery Care for Age 3 & under Full Program for Children, Youth, Music, Small Groups & more Handicapped Accessible PASTORS: Bill Bowdle -Sr. Pastor Steve Fultz - Assoc. Pastor; Dustin Nimmo - Youth Pastor Janet Bowdle - Children’s Pastor

Handicap Accessible 513-753-4115 www.GoodSamaritanEpiscopal.org

844 State Rt. 131

EVANGELICAL FREE

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

5910 Price Road, Milford 831-3770 www.faithchurch.net

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

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

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Lutheran Church (ELCA)

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

Growing our Faith, Family & Friends Sunday Worship 10:00AM (Child Care Available) Sunday School (Ages 3-12) 9:30AM 1300 White Oak Road Amelia, Ohio 513-752-5265

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

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

OWENSVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

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

UNITED METHODIST

Contemporary and traditional with live music and multi-media.

CTC receives safety awards First Transit presented Clermont Transportation Connection (CTC) with two safety awards at the Clermont County commissioners session April 14. CTC received the Gold Safety Award for zero lost-time injuries and the Bronze Safety Award for the lowest collision rate for a bus service in their size category. “Receiving these awards recognizes the hard work and dedication of CTC employees,” said CTC Director Ben Capelle. “Our employees genuinely care about their jobs and the safety of their passengers.” “CTC has grown rapidly over the past few years,

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

Williamsburg

Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery PASTOR JONATHAN KOLLMANN

www.cloughchurch.org

EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 9:00am Worship 10:30am Children’s Worship and Childcare 10:30am Corner of Old SR 74 and Amelia-Olive Branch Rd 732-1400 http://www.emmanuel-umc.com FELICITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

176th Year in Felicity Walnut & West St. Felicity Rev. Jane Beattie, Pastor 876-2147 Contemporary Worship..... 9:00am Sunday School.................10:00am Traditional Worship..........10:45am Nursery provided for all Sunday morning services

“Room for the Whole Family” 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

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

Pastor: Rev. Duane A. Kemerley Youth Director- JD Young

NAZARENE

Bethel

Church of the Nazarene Rev. Scott Wade, Senior Pastor

CHURCH OF GOD GOSHEN CHURCH OF GOD

A special prayer and healing service on the 1st Sunday evening of each month at 7:00pm

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

Pastor Mike Smith

513-732-2211

SUNDAY: Sunday School (All Ages)....................... 9:30am Worship Service.................................. 10:30am Children’s Worship. (1st-5th Grades) Bible Study............................................6:00pm Nursery Care Provided Handicapped Accessible MONDAY: Ladies’ Prayer Group...........................10:30am WEDNESDAY: Adults Prayer Meeting............................7:00pm Youth Group - Grades 6-12....................7:00pm Small Groups meet in various locations and at different times throughout the week. S.Charity & E. Water Sts. Bethel, Ohio 45106 513-734-4204 Ofﬁce: M-F 8:00am - 2:00pm E-mail: bethelnaz@fuse.net www.bethelnazarenechurch.org

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

HOUSE OF RESTORATION WORSHIP CENTER 1487 SR 131, Milford, OH Rev. Jeff Wolf 575-2011

Schedule of Services: Sunday School 9:00-9:45am; Sunday Morning Celebration 10:00am - Nursery provided; Childrens Ministry 10:00; Sunday Evening Operation Great Commission 6:00pm; Wed - Bible Study 7:00pm; Wed. - Youth Group 7:00pm. www.houseofrestoration.org

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

A New Life - A New Prospective A New Song Pastor: Michael Fite info: 753-3159 meeting at WT Elementary 1/2 mile east of I-275 on SR 125 Sunday Worship. 10:00am www.newsongohio.com

vineyard eastgate community church

Located @ 1005 Old S.R. 74 (@ Tealtown Rd. in Eastgate) Sunday Services 9:00, 10:15 & 11:45 AM

513.753.1993

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PRESBYTERIAN (USA) LOVELAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Loving, Praying, Caring Church Join us for Sunday Services Worship Service........................10:00am Church School............................11:15am CONNECT Youth Service.............6-8pm Fellowship/Coffee Hour after Worship Nursery Provided/Youth Group Activities 360 Robin Ave. (off Oak St.), Loveland OH

683-2525

www.LPCUSA.org

LPCUSA@fuse.net

PRESBYTERIAN CALVIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

Sunday Morning 10:00AM

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

Contemporary and Traditional live Worship Music and Multimedia

513-735-2555

www.kingswayfellowship.com

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

Rev. Dale Noel, Congregational Care Pastor Mark Owen, Worship Director

Come visit us at the

day Worship Service......8:30am, 10:30am 10:3 Sunday nda School.......................9:30am School 93 Sunday w/nursery & children’s church

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

Welcomes You

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

Owensville United Methodist Church

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

SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES

United Methodist Church

330 Gay Street, Williamsburg, OH 45176

2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301

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BATAVIA BAPTIST TEMPLE

THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN Sunday 10:30am ... Holy Eucharist

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

100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park,OH 831-2052 www.stthomasepiscopal.org Sunday 7:45am Rite I Eucharist 9:00am Rite 2 Eucharist For All People 11:15am Rite 2 Choral Eucharist Childcare Provided for all Eucharists

25 Amelia Olive Branch Rd.

752-3521

CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH

Trinity Christian Fellowship

The church is hosting Miracle Ser-

vices with Evangelist Matthew Senn of Muncie, Ind., April 30 to May 5. Services are at 7 p.m. each evening and 10 a.m. Sunday morning. Senn’s ministry follows the scripture in I Cor. 12 “to some are given manifestations of certain gifts.” He is a graduate of Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, where he earned a B.A. in Church Ministries and Pastoral Counseling. He answered the call to the “Healing Ministry” in 1997, where he began to see healings and miracles take place. For more info, call Pastor Rex Schrolucke at 724-3500. The church is at 3730 Cobb Road, Williamsburg; 724-7729.

FIRST CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

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

1177 West Ohio Pike (SR125)-Phone 752-2525 Rev. Kathleen B. Haines Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am

Nursery care provided www.calvin-pc.org

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

WESLYAN MULBERRY WESLEYAN CHURCH

949 SR Bus. 28, Milford 831-3218 Eric George, Pastor Rob Meyer, Youth Leader Kent Underwood, Minister of Worship & Music

Sunday School 9:30am Worship/Children’s Church 10:30am Sunday Equipping Hour 6:00pm Adult Bible Study/Youth/Kids Club 7:00pm WED “A friendly Church for the Whole Family”

Community

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NEWSMAKERS Students selected as delegates

Four Milford High School students were recently selected as delegates for the 2010 IOOF United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth. The students selected are: • Chelsea Finn, a junior and the daughter of Mike and Nancy Finn. • Brianna Malotke, a sophomore and the daughter of Chris Malotke. • Gabriele Hickman, a sophomore and the daughter of Eric and Vickie Hickman. • Jaimie Miser, a sophomore and the daughter of James and Laura Miser. This 12-day UNP tour will include Philadelphia, New York City, Ottawa, Canada, and Washington, D.C., with the focus being on a week devoted to the operation of the United Nations in New York. All the students won the award based on winning essays regarding “The role of the United Nations in current world affairs.” The trip will be from June 26 to July 8. The delegates will be joined with delegates from the USA and several foreign countries. Finn and Malotke are

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Chelsea Finn with parents, Mike and Nancy Finn.

Tenderfoot girls from American Heritage Girls Troop OH0323 of Milford and Loveland recently visited Channel 9 studios to learn more about how a news station works. They learned how much time and effort goes into producing each newscast, and were given a tour by Channel 9’s meteorologist Cyndee O’Quinn. While there, they were able to see how the green screen works when giving a weather report, and were invited to stay in the audience to watch the broadcast of the noon news. Back row: Lizzie Leggett, Emily Loughner, Molly Lipp, Cyndee O’Quinn, Madison Chitwood, Natalie Kunes, Jenell Walton, Rebecca Kemper, Kayleigh Shay, Emma Glover; Front row: Allie Leytze, Charissa Wilson, Megan Todys, Kaitlyn Seals.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Board of the Clermont County Public Library PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES New Public Library Facility Construction and Renovations The Clermont County Public Library Board of Trustees, 326 Broadway Street Batavia, Ohio 45103, invites interested design firms to submit statements of qualifications for:

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(1) Utilizing the facility elevation plans created for zoning application and approval purposes; prepare all necessary blueprints and documents including floor, electrical, mechanical, landscaping, etc. necessary to construct a Public Library. The project will include the renovation of an existing 11,600 S.F. former restaurant building, with an additional 9,000 +- S. F. addition. (2) Estimating project construction and renovation costs based on but not limited to the library’s specifications. (3) Developing a proposed timeline with milestone dates for completion. (4) Providing design and other architectural services to implement the construction and renovation plan. The estimated cost of the project is approximately three (3) million dollars. Statements of qualifications shall include: (1) The name, address, telephone number, and owner/s of the firm. (2) Number of years in business, the firm’s history, and types of services offered. (3) A one-page statement of interest and qualifications for this project. (4) A brief (maximum two- page) project under standing description. Include any concerns regarding permits, schedule, site, etc. (5) Discussion of firm’s specific abilities and expertise to provide the required professional services and qualifications related to project requirements, including project management skills and methodology to monitor project budgets. (6) Key personnel proposed as project team members, including detailed resumes. Clearly identify sub consultants, if proposed, with similar information. Please include staff locations as related to the project site. (7) Examples of specific knowledge, expertise and project management experience related to this type of project. (8) A list and description of recent and similar library projects the firm has completed. (9) References (no less than three from similar projects. Reference information must include: a) Name of owner b) Project name and overall value

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f)Telephone/fax numbers/email address g) Firm’s key personnel assigned to the referenced project Seven (7) copies of the firm’s statement of qualifications to perform the work shall be submitted to: David Mezack, Executive Director, Clermont County Public Library. Statements of qualifications shall be submitted no later than 12:00 Noon April, 28, 2010. The format of the statement is left to the discretion of the firm. All questions regarding this request for qualifications should be directed to David Mezack via email: mezackda@oplin.org, or 513-735-7193 1235928/1553027

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MIAMI TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Juvenile, 16, drug abuse, paraphernalia, April 7. Juvenile, 15, making false alarms, April 7. Juvenile, 12, receiving stolen property, April 6. Juvenile, 16, obstructing official business, April 7. Kenneth C. Deangelis, 45, 12089 Spaulding, theft, obstructing official business, April 6. Laura M. Sumner, 40, 100 Englage, receiving stolen property, April 6. John D. Mohr, 25, 1267 Hickory Woods Drive, domestic violence, April 7. Dezirre Marker, 30, 1889 Pebble Ridge No. 4, possession of unauthorized cable tv device, April 9. Garrett T. Smith, 24, 1889 Pebble Ridge No. 4, possession of unauthorized cable tv device, April 9.

Incidents/investigations Assault

BIRTHS

Breaking and entering

Tools taken from unit at Day Heights Storage at Ohio 131, April 7.

Burglary

Leaf blowers, etc. taken; $150 at 6398 Birch Creek, April 11.

Criminal damage

Window broken in vehicle at 6102

2nd St., April 5. Flag torn from pole at Chequers Tavern at Center Street, April 10. Concrete blocks thrown through window of vehicle at 5740 E. Tall Oaks, April 11. Vehicle keyed at Kroger at 1093 Ohio 28, April 9.

Criminal trespass

Trespassing on property of Kroger at Ohio 28, April 10.

Disorderly conduct

Male solicited another male at Kelly Nature Preserve at Center Street, April 7.

Domestic violence

At Fox Run Road, April 4. At Hickory Woods Drive, April 7.

Forgery

Check taken and forged; $3,700 at 1109 Klondyke, April 10.

April 5. Laptop computer taken from vehicle at Shell; $700 at Ohio 28, April 7. Mole traps taken; $150 at 6205 Hickory Ridge, April 9. Counterfeit $50 bill passed at Kroger at Branch Hill Guinea Pike, April 9. Golf clubs and cash taken from vehicle; $3,400 at 6359 Pawnee Ridge, April 11. Merchandise taken from Meijer’ $26 at Ohio 28, April 10. Auto parts taken from Milford Radiators; $6,250 at Ohio 28, April 11. Money taken from cash drawer at Swifty’s; $358 at 987 Ohio 28, April 11. Purse taken from shopping cart at Kroger at Ohio 28, April 11.

MILFORD

Making false alarms

Female student pulled fire alarm at Milford High at 1 Eagles Way, April 7.

Lawn mower, etc. taken; $859 at 216 Eagle Ridge, April 4. Steel die pieces and other heavy equipment taken from ODOM; $83,700 at Ohio 50, April 5. Bike taken at Mulberry Elementary at Buckwheat Road, April 6. Coffee maker, etc. taken from Kroger; $250 at Branch Hill Guinea Pike, April 6. Gasoline not paid for at BP Station; $51 at Ohio 131, April 4. Checks taken at 1674 Gray Fox Drive, April 5. Medication taken at 5825 Highview,

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Arrests/citations

Sandy A. Coorey, 19, 6024 Deerfield Road, domestic violence, April 18. Ricky W. Davis II, 29, 5 Robbie Ridge, warrant, April 13. George S. Elias Jr., 22, 465 Buckskin Drive, recited, April 15. Mark Hanna Jr., 22, 1393 Finch Lane, warrant, April 14. Derek C. Hofmann, 23, 5487 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill, drug instrument, paraphernalia, April 16. De’Andrea L. King, 27, 501 Edgecombe Drive, warrant, April 13. Charles L. Moore Jr., 40, 2358 Harrison Ave., contempt of court, April 12. Joseph Murphy, 28, 2108 Oakbrook Place, contempt of court, April 13. Tiffany Sanders, 28, 11489 Kenn Road, recited, April 15. Amber B. Smith, 32, 519 Prat Road, recited, April 15. Jerry R. Wheeler, 28, 71 Deerfield Road, recited, April 15. Brian M. Wilson, 26, 900 Mohawk Trail, contempt of court, April 14. James T. Rose, 29, 1101 Edgecombe Drive, warrant, April 7. Stephen Schneider, 25, 6837 Melrose, driving under suspension, April 6. Christopher L. Schrichten, 31, 5 Robbie Ridge, recited, April 5. Tiffany Smith, 22, 33 South Court, contempt of court, April 6. James K. Trammell, 33, 5625 Dry Run Road, recited, April 8. Shane G. Tucker, 31, 1526 Republic St., disorderly conduct, April 9.

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Criminal damage

Vehicle keyed at Walmart at 201 Chamber Drive, April 11.

Criminal simulation

Counterfeit money being passed at this location at 175 Rivers Edge, April 16. $20 bill passed at 375 Rivers Edge, April 17.

Disturbance

Reported at 911 Valley Brook Drive, April 10. At 501 Edgecombe Drive No. 12, April 13.

Domestic violence At Ohio 50, April 18.

Fraud

Female stated ID used with no authorization at 824 Main St., April 13.

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Theft

Male was assaulted, result of road rage at area of Ohio 28 at Romar, April 4. Female was assaulted at 5675 Sherwood Drive, April 11.

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A clandestine drug lab was found in vehicle during accident investigation at 900 block of Main Street, April 6.

Menacing

Female stated she was being harassed at work and apartment at 896 Mohawk Trail, April 15.

Missing

Male juvenile reported missing at 900 block of Valleybrook Drive, April 6.

Passing bad checks

Bad check issued to Hardwood Lumber & More at 1001 Lila Ave., April 7.

Tampering with coin machines

Reported at 5615 and 5617 Happy Hollow, April 8.

Theft

Aluminum ladder taken at 510 Brandon Ave., April 5. Medication taken at 203 Main St., April 5. Money taken from St. Andrew’s at 552 Main St., April 6. Medication taken at 13 Kenny Court, April 7. Shoplifting was reported at 796 Main St., April 7. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers at 100 Chamber Drive, April 10. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers at 100 Chamber Drive, April 13. I-Pod taken at 1932 Oakbrook Place, April 18. Counterfeit $100 bill passed at 75 Rivers Edge, April 16. Merchandise taken at 100 Chamber Drive, April 16. Wallet taken while victim was at Buffalo Harry’s at 1001 Lila Ave., April 17. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers at 100 Chamber Drive, April 17.

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Michael Ryan, 25, 1470 Ohio 28, warrant.

Harold Russell, 44, 2015 Collingwood, warrant. Shaun Brooks, 20, 1876 Main St., warrant. Juvenile, 11, domestic violence. Juvenile, 14, warrant. Heather Battista, 32, 1030 Minning Drive, theft. Karl Kurism, 40, 153 5th St., warrant. Nicholas Middendorf, 22, 312 Rolef Ave., trafficking in drugs. Juvenile, 11, criminal mischief. James Combs, 23, 324 Stephens Road, cruelty to animals, discharge of firearms near premises. James Shelton, 26, 1785 Ohio 28 No. 153, warrant. Jerry Young, 21, 9965 Washington Ave., warrant, marijuana possession, paraphernalia. Clifford Stevens, 29, 21526 Woodville, warrant. Sean Thomas, 21, 5026 Linden Ave., warrant. Juvenile, 16, theft. Juvenile, 13, theft. Gail Profitt, 44, 6466 Edwardsville Road, theft. Rhea Aker, 42, 6496 Snider Road, criminal trespassing. Juvenile, 16, marijuana possession, paraphernalia, driving under influence. Walter Richardson, 49, 6952 Goshen Road, violation of protection order. Tiffany Hensley, 28, 19754 Vera Cruz, criminal trespassing. Amy Baker, 28, 1905 Norman Lane No. 14, trafficking in drugs, drug possession, driving under influence. Chasity Haas, 23, 175 Lake St., trafficking in drugs, drug possession. Two Juveniles, 17, breaking and entering. Christopher Phillips, 18, 6643 Oakland Road, criminal damage. Juvenile, 16, underage consumption. Darrell Mcguire, 23, 32 Park Ave., marijuana possession. Samuel Larkin, 19, 32 Park Ave., marijuana possession, paraphernalia, underage consumption. Aaron Smith, 19, 5782 Meadowview, marijuana possession, paraphernalia, underage consumption. Jeffrey Court, 33, 2538 Allegro Lane, warrant. Juvenile, 14, assault. Daniel Murphy, 35, 4240 Williamson Place, violation of protection order. Donald Paytes, 42, 161 Club Drive, warrant. Juvenile, 15, domestic violence. Michelle Shaw, 34, 514 Denmark, warrant. Lisa Mchaffie, 35, 320 Hanna Ave., theft. Charity Woodruff, 19, 1585 Ohio 28, endangering children.

Incidents/investigations Animal complaint At 118 Heather, April 6.

Assault

At 6707 Goshen Road, March 23. At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 43, April 3. At 2550 Allegro, April 3.

Breaking and entering

At 1540 Ohio 28, March 19. At 1407 Ohio 28, March 30. At 6428 Patricia Blvd., March 30. At 1884 Sunnyside, April 6.

Burglary

At 1422 Woodville, March 31. At 6741 Wood St., April 2. At 1262 Hickory Hills, April 3.

Criminal damage

At 1288 Clarawill, April 3. At 335 Redbird, April 3. At 214 Redbird, April 4. At 1292 Cross Creek, April 9.

Criminal mischief

At 282 Jonathon Court, March 30. At 1500 Rolling Knoll, April 2. At 1524 W. Meadowbrook, April 3. At 1510 W. Meadowbrook, April 7.

Disorder

At 268 Redbird, March 25. At 255 Patrick Lane, March 29. At 1569 Ohio 28 No. 2, March 31. At 605 Redman, April 4. At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 166, April 7. At 6347 Belfast, April 9. At 6822 Clarawill, April 4.

Dispute

At 6360 Belfast Road, March 23. At 6761 Goshen Road, March 23. At 610 Redman, March 25. At 429 Patrick Lane, March 28. At 6459 Ohio 132, March 28. At 610 Redman, March 29. At 1705 Country Lake, March 31. At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 43, April 1. At 610 Redman, April 2. At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 100, April 2. At 7349 Shiloh Road, April 5. At 7349 Shiloh Road, April 6. At 6577 Ohio 132, April 6. At 6994 Goshen Road, April 7.

Domestic violence

At Hill Station, March 28. At 1758 Hill Station Road, April 1. At Ohio 28, April 2. At Stella Drive, April 8.

Identity fraud

At 1498 W. Meadowbrook, March 30.

Misuse of credit card

At 5948 Marsh Circle, March 23. At 6868 Woodhaven Drive, March 31. At 5956 No. A Deerfield Road, April 1.

Theft

At 1617 Ohio 28, March 25. At 6707 Goshen Road, March 26. At 2359 Woodville, March 26. At 1598 Ohio 28, March 27. At 273 Redbird, March 30. At 3046 Abby Way, March 30. At 352 Angela Court, March 30. At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 5, March 31. At 1785 Ohio 28, March 31. At 1986 Old Ohio 28, April 2. At 6651 Gaynor, April 3. At 1539 E. Meadowbrook, April 3. At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 404, April 4.

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DEATHS Dawn Kay Coons

Dawn Kay Coons, 73, of Milford April 20. Survived by children, Shawn

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siblings, Juanita C. Henefelt and Marilyn Rowan. Services were April 23 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Memorials

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James Carl Elam, 84, of Milford died April 19. Survived by son, James Robert Elam; daughter, Cindy Day; grandchildren, Brian and Adam Day, and Angie Evanchyk; great-grandchildren, Connor and Parker Evanchyk, and Breanna and Luke Day; brother, Thomas Elam; and sisters, Mary Ann Roberts, Martha May Dunn and Faye Smith. Preceded in death by brother, William Charles Elam. Services were April 23 at Elam Family Cemetery, Lee City, Ky.

Royal Wayne Moore

Royal Wayne Moore, 76, of Milford died April 15. Survived by wife, Martha Wells Moore; son, Jerry Moore; and grandchildren, Julie and Josh Moore. Preceded in death by son, David Gene Moore. Services were April 19 at Evans Funeral Home, Milford.

William B. Niemeyer Sr.

William B. Niemeyer Sr., 80, of Stonelick Township died April 13. Survived by wife of 56 years, Anne (nee Petree) Niemeyer; children, William B (Lynn) and Kurt T. (Margaret Kuhnell); grandchildren, Sara and Anna; sister, Jean Vesper of Sun City, Ariz.; and various other family members. Preceded in death by parents, Albert and Eleanor; and brothers, Carl and Bob. Services were April 24 in his “Toy House.” Memorials to: Gardner Center for Parkinson’s Research; or Cincinnati Concours Foundation, 455 Delta Ave., Suite 207, Cincinnati, OH 45226.

On the record

April 28, 2010

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

Filings

Patricia A. Robertson vs. Amy B. Wisby and Don Wisby, other tort Nationwide Insurance Company of America and Raymond Nelson vs. Annie M. Ridener, other tort Reese Classic Motorcycles LLC vs. Michael Szabo and Progressive Preferred Insurance Company, other tort John R. Bennett vs. Cheri Lang, other tort Michael Hartmann vs. Ravenscraft Sales and Leasing Inc. and Marsha Ryan Administrator, worker’s compensation General Electric Credit Union vs. Stanley Prather, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Jo D. Underhill, et al., foreclosure JP Morgan Acquisition Corp. vs. Bridgette Peteet, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Douglas Loudermilk and Andrea Loudermilk, foreclosure Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company vs. Ronald W. Brooks, et al., foreclosure Deutsche Bank National Trust Company vs. Angela M. McMahan, et al., foreclosure HSBC Bank USA NA vs. Mark D. Kirker, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Michael R. Trotter, et al., foreclosure Citibank NA vs. Heather Dunn, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Angela Warring, et al., foreclosure PNC Mortgage vs. Kenneth R. Hodgkins, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Jeffery D. Hutson, et al., foreclosure General Electric Credit Union fka General Electric vs. Joseph Loudin, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Tim Allen, foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Gary R. Howell, foreclosure Beneficial Ohio Inc. vs. Michiel S. Meadows, et al., foreclosure Deutsche Bank National Trust Company trustee vs. Todd G. Graham, et al., foreclosure Flagstar Bank FSB vs. Lee J. Piekarski and Jeanie S. Piekarski, foreclosure Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company National vs. Dara Wall and Citifinancial Inc., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. James L. Pray and J. Robert True, foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Mary P. Hensley and Clermont County Treasurer, foreclosure, foreclosure Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC vs. Edith T. Hartwell and Clermont County Treasurer, foreclosure Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC vs. Voneita F. Graybill, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Linda D. Belford, et al., foreclosure National Bank and Trust Company vs. Henry P. Pryor Jr., et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Grayson M. Matthews, et al., fore-

closure Bank of America NA vs. Danny A. Ferguson, et al., foreclosure JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. David C. Holt Jr., et al., foreclosure JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Rosemont Meeker, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP fka Countrywide Home vs. Rodney D. Toles, et al., foreclosure Chase Home Finance LLC vs. Robert S. Monroe, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Karen Casson and USAA Federal Savings Bank Huntington National Bank Asset Recovery vs. Gerald S. Hawkins and Clermont County treasurer, foreclosure Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as trustee vs. Jonathan D. Robinson, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Cheri L. Contario and National Bank and Trust Co., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Danny L. Ennis, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Claus Stephan and Treasurer of Clermont County, foreclosure U.S. Bank NA successor to Star Bank NA vs. Michelle Theaderman, et al., foreclosure JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Patrick J. Sullivan, other civil Chase Bank USA NA vs. Gary W. Puckett, other civil Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Co. vs. Kim M. Plavsic, other civil Randolph Burchett Living Trust and Chrysler Group LLC, other civil Bryan Equipment Sales Inc. vs. Industrial Pneumatics Inc., other civil Chase Bank USA NA vs. Waylon M. Burns, other civil Emery Federal Credit Union vs. Patrick Doan and Katrina Doan, other civil Clifford Harris vs. Ford Motor Company, other civil Matrix Acquisitions LLC vs. Donald Berkebile, other civil Retail Recovery Service of NJ Inc. vs. David Skelton, other civil American Express Bank FSB vs. Vincent Arvizu, other civil Citibank (South Dakota) NA vs. Marty W. Johnson, other civil Baer Supply Company dba Cabinet Supplier of Ohio vs. Donald L. Kellerman and DLK of Ohio Inc., other civil

Christina H. Young vs. Joshua V. Martinez Tye J. Sellers vs. Kelly A. Sellers Jessica Lee Barber vs. Sean G. Barber Bonnie Kay Coffey vs. Raymond Howard Coffey Jena L. Barrand vs. John P. Barrand Theodore Dennis Horton vs. Pamela Joy Horton Deborah L. Knight vs. Thomas L. Knight Beth M. Hatfield vs. Dean A. Hatfield

Indictments

The following people have been indicted by the Clermont County grand jury to the Court of Common Pleas. This means members of the grand jury decided enough evidence has been collected to warrant filing charges. Marshall L. Waltz, 22, 50 Stoneybrook Drive, Georgetown, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Derek C. Hacker, 34, 8909 Vine St. #1, Cincinnati, gross sexual imposition, Union Township Police Department. Scott Basil Laney Jr., 30, illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for manufacture of drugs, Union Township Police Department. Amie Marie Mantia, 27, 10567 Stablehand Drive, Cincinnati, theft, Union Township Police Department. Marc Jeremy Hodge 21, 2024 Riverbirch Drive, Amelia, deception to obtain dangerous drug, Union Township Police Department. Joshua Charles Music, 18, 807 Danny Drive, Cincinnati, burglary,

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POLICE REPORTS From B10 At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 401, April 4. At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 419, April 4. At 1598 Ohio 28, April 4. At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 418, April 5. At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 416, April 5. At 6277 Belfast, April 6. At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 433, April 7. At 6685 Oakland, April 7. At 6107 Misty Creek, April 7. At 6725 Dick Flynn, April 9.

Trespassing

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Violation of protection order

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CLERMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests/citations

Amy Michelle Wells, 19, 6009 Goshen Road, Goshen, offenses involving underage persons underage consume beer intoxicating liquor at 6009 Goshen Road, Goshen, April 6. Tara R Main, 18, 6573 Trailwoods Drive, Loveland, offenses involving underage persons - underage consume beer intoxicating liquor at Bauer and Peace Haven, Batavia, April 10. Amanda F Riggsbee, 18, 10884 Shadow Glen Drive, Loveland, offenses involving underage persons - underage consume beer intoxicating liquor at Bauer and Peace Haven, Batavia, April 10. Krystle N Rubenbauer, 24, 6022 Deerfield Road, Milford, theft at 2270 Chesterfield Lane, Batavia, April 15. Harold W Russell, 44, 2015 Collingwood Drive, Loveland, receiving stolen property at Stonelick State Park, Goshen, April 15. Harold W Russell, 44, 2015 Collingwood Drive, Loveland, receiving stolen property at 6568 Ohio 727, Pleasant Plain, April 15. Wesley F Richardson, 45, 6952

Union Township Police Department. Tyler James Scott, 19, 4388 Eastwood Drive, Batavia, burglary, Union Township Police Department. Daniel E. Murphy Jr., 35, violating protection order, Goshen Police. Derrick E. Hutchinson, 28, 4306 Windy Oaks Road, Louisville, Ky., non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. John Patrick Blum, 37, 704 Light St., Felicity, non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Terry Wayne Atlman, 51, operation while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or with specified concentrations of alcohol or drugs in certain bodily substances, Ohio State Patrol. Dustyn L. Pence Jr., 21, 751 E. McMillan St. #3, Cincinnati, pandering obscenity involving minor, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, Milford Police. Ryan W. Bellamah, 21, 7204 Thompson Road, Goshen, theft, forgery, Miami Township Police. Matthew Kuffman ßß, 28, domestic violence, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. John Michael Fisher, 27, theft from an elderly person, misuse of credit card, forgery, theft, receiving stolen property, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. David B. Roberts, 41, aggravated burglary, felonious assault, Goshen Police.

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Menacing

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At 6009 Goshen Road, Goshen, April 6.

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP

1523 Fay Road, Kenneth & Sara Case to Richard & Debbie Leidenheimer, 0.5200 acre, $170,000. 6529 Goshen Road, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Zimmerman Family Limited Partnership, 0.6300 acre, $41,000. Lita Reeves Park Sub., David Scott to Ray & Phyllis Redmon, 0.6460 acre, $12,000. 6855 O’Bannon Bluff, Bobby Lawson to Kellie & Michael Morton, $350,000. 7092 Shiloh Road, HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. to Jimmy Grundy, 0.4590 acre, $35,000. 1884 Sunnyside Drive, Beneficial Ohio LLC. to Tristate Holdings Inc., $40,000. 3301 Thoroughbred, M/I Homes of Cincinnati LLC. to James & Linda Lewis, 0.1290 acre, $105,000. 1637 Woodville Pike, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust to Lydo Properties No. 8 LLC., 0.5290 acre, $54,900.

JACKSON TOWNSHIP

Freedom Trail, Richard Tillman to Kenneth & Sara Robinson, 5.0610 acre, $38,000.

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There is a joke among friends here, “It’s a Phoenix that has risen from the ashes. ”When Charles and Allison Hahn Sobieck purchased the property at 502 North Main Street (in Somerset, Kentucky), there was a lot of work to be done, to say the least. With the vision of a B & B and a home in ruins, there were little choices. The dilapidated structure was removed, then reconstructed as it had been in the 1850’s. It’s a brand new home. A bit of an unusual concept for a bed and breakfast. “We reconstructed the home from scratch. This gave us the benefit of designing every amenity possible along the way, ”said Allison Sobieck, owner. Every room is equipped with many amenities you don’t often find in a traditional bed and breakfast, but rather a fine hotel. Every room has a full sized closet with a pair of micro-fiber robes hanging in them, 400- count Egyptian cotton sheets, cable TV with DVD players, queen sized beds, and a host of other things. For instance, 2 rooms have gas fireplaces and 3 rooms have whirlpool tubs. We even offer many add on amenities such as massage, dinner, flowers, etc…

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PANAMA CITY BEACH The Summerhouse 2B/2B Family Condos. Beach side pools, tennis, WiFi & More. r 800/354-1122 THE BEST BEACH VACATION VALUE! www.SummerhousePC.com

The rooms are only half of the reason to come to The Doolin House. Owners Charles and Allison just happen to both be chefs. Some of the breakfast specialties include Caramel Banana French Toast and Southern Eggs Benedict (2 fried green tomatoes topped with 2 slices of smoked bacon, 2 eggs over easy and Hollandaise). Chuck is usually in charge of breakfast and tries to do new and different things every day. Chef Chuck pointed out, “It’s fun to experiment with breakfast. It’s the one meal that encompasses all foods. It’s perfectly acceptable to see smoked salmon or a pork cutlet at the breakfast table. ”For those in no rush to rise and shine, breakfast in bed is served at no additional charge. When you need a weekend get away that’s not too far from home or you are planning your summer vacation to beautiful Lake Cumberland, remember that The Doolin House Bed and Breakfast is only a phone call away.

For more information, Visit the website at: www.doolinhouse.com or call 606-678-9494

NORTH CAROLINA EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 1-252-354-5555 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com

Runaway

At 2115 Hwy. 50, Batavia, April 9.

Sexual imposition

At 1986 Main St., Goshen, April 10.

Theft

At 6044 Belfast Road, Batavia, April 9. At 6485 Marathon Edenton Road, Goshen, April 18. At 6568 Ohio 727, Pleasant Plain, April 14. At 3220 Martin Road, Pleasant Plain, April 15. At 3276 Ohio 131, Goshen, April 14.

DESTIN. Luxury 2 BR, 2 BA oceanfront condos. Heated pool, spas, kids pool & tennis. Sleeps 6. Local owner. www.us-foam.com/destin. D 513-528-9800, E 513-752-1735

EAST COAST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH Luxurious oceanfront condos & vacation homes. Closest & best beach to Disney. Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals 800-728-0513 www.oceanprops.com

SIESTA KEY. Gulf view condo. Directly up front on Crescent Beach. Nicely appointed, bright & airy decor. Covered parking. Avail. now through Nov. Summer rates. Cinci., 232-4854

Our beach is free. Specials available for golf, tennis, dining, more. Visit our

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH. Oceanfront condos. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom units with pools, spas & tennis. Hi-speed Internet, kiddie waterslide. 800-345-5617 www.oceancreek.net SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com

TENNESSEE 1-7 Affordable, Deluxe Chalets & Cabin Rentals. Pigeon Forge in the Smokies. Vacation/Dollywood Specials. Free brochure. Call 1-800-833-9987. www.firesidechalets.com

A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com

Norris Lake ∂ Indian River Marina Floating houses, rental houses and pontoon boats. Call for summer specials, 877-302-8987 www.indianrivermarina.net.

Hilton Head Island Vacation Resort. Choose 1 or 2 bdrm condos. Oceanfront, ocean view or near ocean. Great locations & rates. www.hhi-vr.com. 877-807-3828

NEW YORK MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $129/2 persons. Singles $124. Suites $139-$159. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5 mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside & 80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit: www.riversidetowerhotel.com

Hilton Head Island, SC

Visit www.hhisland.info and plan a getaway with Seashore Vacations.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Receiving stolen property

At 6568 Ohio 727, Pleasant Plain, April 14. At Stonelick State Park, Goshen, April 15.

SOUTH CAROLINA

N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com

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to Paul & Nikell Marsland, 0.5140 acre, $172,500. 5734 Crabapple Way Drive, Elaine Newberry, trustee to Victoria Duckworth, $132,000. 4485 Glen Willow Drive, Care One Homes LLC. to Rebecca Brunett, 0.3360 acre, $122,000. 6650 Loveland Miamiville Road, Richard Poe, trustee to Leroy & Mary Goans, 0.8100 acre, $150,000. 5600 Mt. Zion Road, Joel & Connie McGregor to Stacie & James Perkins II, 0.9810 acre, $230,000. 63 N. 4th St., Peter Williams to Jonathan & Jenifer Stitt, 0.4770 acre, $135,000. 6099 Olde Gate Court, Edward & Marjorie Beckett to Jamie & Kevin Basch, 0.2940 acre, $144,446. 6637 Palmer Place, Robert & Mary Donaldson to Gail Teschner, 0.6000 acre, $350,000. 935 Paxton Lake Cove, Nelson & Lindsay Justice to Elizabeth Ann Jackson, 0.3360 acre, $276,000. 6305 Paxton Woods Drive, Michael & Michelle Benoski to Amanda & Jason Brock, $233,500. 6560 Pleasant Valley Court, Christopher & Jennifer Shierant to Brian & Nancy Tibbs, 0.4590 acre, $300,000. 1102 Sophia Drive, Fischer Single Family Homes II LLC. to Joshua Weir, 0.2996 acre, $237,640. 502 St. Andrews Circle, Tartan Glen Acquisition Co. LLC. to Richard & Carol O’Donnel, $156,400. 865 Trappers Circle, White Farm Dev. LLC. to NVR Inc., 0.3566 acre, $30,000. 1313 Woodville Pik, Linda & Ron Cook to Ryan Miller, $121,750.

site or call toll free: 800-845-0077.

The Doolin House Bed & Breakfast

At 1601 Ohio 28, Loveland, April 14.

At 3806 Hwy. 50, Marathon, April 8.

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

Somerset, Kentucky’s Premiere Inn Located Just Minutes from Lake Cumberland

Dissolution

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REAL ESTATE

Divorce

Lindsay K. Sneed vs. Ethan G. Sneed Andrea Malicoat vs. John Malicoat Susan A. Hodges vs. Charles Hodges Jennifer Wyrick vs. David Wyrick Scott E. Campbell vs. Jody Campbell Jannis Brown vs. Douglas Brown Stacy M. Wright vs. William E. Wright Russell Rataiczak vs. Nicole Rataiczak

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HILTON HEAD Sea Pines Upgraded & very nicely appointed 3 BR, 3½ BA townhome on golf course & near beach. Reduced rates. Rented only by the owners. 513-874-5927

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BUILDING PERMITS Residential

Hader Roofing & Furnace Co., Cheviot, alter, 1785 Ohio 28, Goshen Township. Patrick Zicka Homes, Cincinnati, addition, 1242 Ridgewood, Miami Township, $15,000. John Lucia, Milford, deck, 6086 Olde Gate Court, Miami Township, $3,000. Basement Living Systems, Cincinnati, alter, 1394 Lela Lane, Miami Township, $18,000. All Star Elecric, Kettering, alter, 1267 Eagle Ridge, Miami Township. Thompson Heating and Cooling, Cincinnati, HVAC, 573 Miami Bluff,

Miami Township; HVAC, 775 Bramblewood. Kalous Electric, Oxford, alter, 1290 Ohio 50, Miami Township. Kramer Pools, Ft. Thomas, Ky., pool, 5355 Rollingwood Drive, Miami Township. Carroll Electric, Loveland, alter, 6237 Price Road, Miami Township. Fischer Single Family Homes, Crestview Hills, Ky., new, 5560 Falling Wood, Miami Township, $125,935. Ryan Homes, Lebanon, new, 5312 Oakcrest, Miami Township, $117,000. Clark Heating & Cooling, Milford, HVAC, 5769 Baas Road, Stonelick

Township. Carl Hoerth III, Owensville, demolition, 5485 Brushy Fork, Stonelick Township. Clayton Douglas Homes, Mason, new, 1760 Mackenzie, Stonelick Township.

Commercial

Richard Schroeder, Cincinnati, fire alarm-Camp Edgar Friedlander, 581 Ibold Road, Miami Township. BDS Construction & Remodeling, Cincinnati, alter, 980 Ohio 28, Miami Township. Quad-L, New Richmond, new-picnic shelter, 1710 Ohio 50 Stonelick Township.

GED is an investment There are almost one million adults who have not completed high school in the state of Ohio. This is an overwhelming problem in Ohio and throughout the nation. The Ohio High School Equivalency Diploma is a widely used alternative for awarding high school credentials to these adults who have not received a high school diploma. The GED program provides this opportunity to these adults.

Is the GED an acceptable credential? Is the GED a sound investment? Yes, is the answer to both questions. The Ohio Department of Labor has reported the “estimated return on investment” for the year 20082009 was $384,087.38. This was the result of 74 students obtaining employment. Employers, colleges, universities and career centers accept the GED as an alternative to a high school diploma.

Do you need to improve your reading or writing skills? Do you need to enroll in post-secondary classes? Do you need your GED for that job promotion? Now is the time to set a goal of returning to school by enrolling in adult education classes. Call the Clermont County Educational Service Center at 735-8300 for further information. This step will be a valuable investment for your future.

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Look to Clermont class graduates The Look to Clermont Class of 2010 graduation was recently held at UC Clermont College. The program’s mission was to prepare high school student leaders from the Clermont County area to play a future role in their community and to prepare the students for constructive leadership and responsible participation in the affairs of the county. The following students participated in the year-long program learning the history of Clermont County, citizenship, leadership and volunteerism: Ashley Abbott (Milford), Kody Blankenship (New Richmond), Kelli Bosse (New Richmond), Morgan Brink (Bethel-Tate), Danitra Campbell (BethelTate), Sara Chilewski (GlenEste), Carly Clark (Amelia), Erik Dearduff (Live Oaks), Cassie Ewing (Batavia), Shayla Galloway (Milford), Ashley Gilkerson (Clermont Northeastern), Nate Godby (Goshen), Ashleigh Grimes (Batavia), Denice Harris (Goshen), Shane Housh (Grant), Cory King (Grant), Megan McDonough (Batavia), Rachel Meisberger (Williamsburg), Josh Rettig (Glen Este), Loren Schutzius (Felicity-Franklin), Natalie

PROVIDED.

Terri Rechtin, program director, stands with Morgan Sperry, class representative and keynote speaker. Siddique (Loveland), Malia Smolenski (Loveland), Andrea Sparks (Live Oaks), Morgan Sperry (Amelia), Seth Varner (ClermontNortheastern) and Amanda White (Felicity-Franklin). Sperry was chosen by her classmates to be the class representative and keynote speaker. She presented an overview of the program and the leadership skills that were learned along with the friendships that were made throughout the program. A special thanks was given to Terri Rechtin, pro-

gram director, and Glenda Neff, director of business and educational outreach at UC Clermont College. Graduation plaques were presented by Bill Lyons, president of the Lyons Group, and Andrew McCreanor, executive director of Clermont 20/20, Inc. A special thanks was given to corporate sponsors: The Midland Co., Northeastern Lions Club, Brower Insurance Agency, Clermont County Republican Party, Batavia Rotary, Goshen Lions Club, Milford Kiwanis Club and Tom Mantel.

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