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Breath tests are more accurate

Clermont County is the first county in the state to use a new device designed to provide quicker and more accurate testing of possible drunken drivers.

The Intoxilyzer 8000 has been in the field about two months. It is being used by the sheriff’s office, the state highway patrol and police departments from Miami, Pierce, Union and Goshen townships as well as Loveland and Milford. Bethel is expected to have a unit soon.

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Strickland visits Bethel schools

It was a rare day in Bethel when Gov. Ted Strickland visited William Bick Primary School to talk to the community about the state’s new plan for education.

Strickland said he was impressed with progress and staff at Bethel-Tate and wished he could “take them with him” around the state, he said.

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Skydiver to deliver flag to fair

A skydiver from Team Fastrax based at Start Skydiving in Lebanon will deliver an American flag to the track in front of the grandstands as part of the Salute to Veterans and Our Troops scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 30, at the Clermont County Fair in Owensville.

“We encourage the entire community to attend and show support for our troops, our veterans, and their families,” said Clermont County Commissioner Bob Proud, who organized the event.

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Audit causes shift

By Mary Dannemiller

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Though the state audit of the village of Bethel will not be completed for several weeks, village officials already have started making changes based on the auditors’ recommendations.

These include asking village council members to approve the previous month’s expenditures at meetings and adopting a new purchase policy, said Fiscal Officer Angel Burton.

“The village will be incorporating various best practice procedures as a result of the audit,” Burton said. “These practices assure the accountability for the use of public funds and provide checks and balances for those of us responsible for the funds.”

The audit already has Burton uncovered several problems with the village’s finances, including a negative balance in the general fund and an alleged $13,000 stolen from mayor’s court by former clerk Laurie Taylor.

“We aren’t able to speculate as far as a specific completion date due to any unforeseen circumstances that may arise,” said Steve Faulkner, spokesman for Ohio Auditor of State Mary Taylor.

The expenditures which council is now asked to approve include taxes, benefits, postage and other miscellaneous expenses, Burton said.

The village’s new purchase policy will require employees fill out several forms which must be approved by village Administrator Travis Dotson.

“Prior to invoice payment, the purchaser of the product has to sign off on the invoice as OK to pay and after payment, every invoice is stamped with the date it was paid and the check number it was paid with,” Burton said.

These, along with future changes to village business and its financial procedures, will not only save the village money, but also streamline operations, the fiscal officer said.

“Many changes were made after the change in administration last year and are really best practices all municipalities should have in place,” Burton said. “I’m sure they will lead to an easier, and thus cheaper, audit next time.”

Fair royalty

The 2009 Clermont County Fair royalty was crowned Sunday to kick off the annual event that runs through Saturday, Aug. 1. From left in front are: Prince Tyler Stegbauer of Lynchburg and is a member of the Select 4-Hers; King Cody McConnell, Felicity, Rump Roast Riders 4-H Club; Queen Brittany Bayne, Miami Township, Ruff ’n’ Stuff 4-H Club; Carley Snider, Felicity, Ultimate 4-Hers; Caprine Representative Samantha Manning, Felicity 4-H Winners and Felicity-Franklin FFA Moscow; In back: Small Animals Representative Jeri Plante, Milford, Patriots 4-H Club; General Projects Representative Anna Green, Batavia Township, Buzzing Enthusiasts 4-H Club; Swine Representative Mariah Messink, Milford, Maple Rey Milk & More 4-H Club; Equine Queen Kristin Koch, Bridgetown, Winners Circle 4-H Club; Beef Queen Shelby Church, Bethel, Bethel Beefers & Sheepers 4-H Club.

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Bethel-Tate may ask voters for their support in November.

District Treasurer Amy Wells presented the final report for fiscal year 2009 to the school board July 21. In her report, if you subtract money that’s restricted and encumbered, the district would have ended the year about $7,000 in the red in the general operating fund.

That does not include the $400,000 in restricted money that can’t be used to “pay payroll or turn on the lights,” Wells said.

Wells also said Bethel-Tate will lose money with the state’s new plan and the federal stimulus dollars they will receive to make up for that are restricted.

In light of the news, the school board decided they need to discuss putting a levy on the fall ballot.

The district is down 14 jobs from last year.

The board also instituted wage freezes, changed busing and cut funding for extra-curriculars.

“I look at the numbers and I don’t know how we would avoid asking. I know November is probably not a great time to ask for money, but I don’t know what

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Mallory Taulbee, 7, of Felicity, rode in the Buckeye Express for Still Smokin’ Barbeque at the parade. For more from the fair, see page A5.

Bethel-Tate considers levy

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Upcoming meetings

Finance committee: 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the district office, 675 W. Plane St. Athletic committee: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the district office.

Special board meeting: 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 6, at Bethel-Tate High School, 3420 Ohio Pike.

Regular board meeting: 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Bethel-Tate High School. else to do,” said board President Ed Dyer.

The board agreed that it wasn’t a question of if they should ask for a levy, but when they should ask and how much they should ask for.

If the district passes a levy in November, they would start collecting money in Jan. 2010, but if they wait until spring, they wouldn’t collect until the 20102011 school year.

“We understand that times are tough and why the other levies failed, but we’re providing a great school district to the people of this community ... and at some point there’s got to be money to back that education,” said board member Dave Brannock.

The board will have a finance committee meeting to generate a few financial models to decide whether the district should ask for an earned-income tax or a property tax and how much they should ask for.

Board member Mark Rose said the district needs to make a commitment to the community that they need the additional funding.

“We’ve been lucky so far, but we’re to the point where the cuts will start affecting the level of education our students are getting,” Rose said.

Rose said he hopes the school community can hit the streets once again to support another levy.

“I know we’ve drained the coffers and people are tired, but we need to make this commitment,” Rose said.

“Our situation has not changed and I don’t see any relief outside local money.”

The school board will have a finance committee meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the district office, 675 W. Plane St. The board will meet again to vote on a levy during a special meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at Bethel-Tate High School, 3420 Ohio Pike.

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It was a rare day in Bethel when Gov. Ted Strickland visited William Bick Primary

School to talk to the community about the state’s new plan for education.

Strickland said he was impressed with progress and staff at Bethel-Tate and

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Bethel-Tate Superintendent Jim Smith, center, introduces Gov. Ted Strickland, right, to school district advocate Scott Hobart. proactive. For example, the new state plan mandates allday kindergarten, which Bethel-Tate already has.

Also, the Making Middle Grades Matter and High Schools That Work programs being used in the upper levels incorporate many of the same programs as the new state plan, such as afterschool homework help and college preparation programs.

“Congratulations for being ahead of the curve for what we hope to have across the state,” Strickland told Bethel-

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wished he could “take them with him” around the state, he said.

“I am in schools all the time and I wish I could take the people here with me on a traveling road show across Ohio. The ‘can do’ spirit and your philosophy of rigor makes so much sense,” Strickland said. “There should be no throw-away kids, we should be committed to finding a way to reach every child.”

“I’m impressed,” he said.

Strickland visited BethelTate Wednesday, July 22, as part of his state wide tour to discuss the new plan and how it will affect individual school districts. “(Legislators) have an awesome responsibility to do a lot of things and look after a lot of important issues, but I don’t think there’s a more important issue ... than our children,” Strickland said.

Strickland discussed some of the biggest aspects of the state’s plan including lengthening the school day and school year, smaller class sizes, mandated ACT tests, changes to teachers’ educational requirements and new state funding models.

“It’s very difficult to craft an education system for a state this diverse. We have areas of great poverty and great wealth ... It’s our responsibility that every child be given a fair opportunity,” Strickland said.

After the governor discussed the new plans, he commended Bethel on being

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William Bick Primary Principal Matt Wagner talks to Gov. Ted Strickland about Bethel-Tate’s all-day kindergarten.

Tate staff and parents.

After his speech, some of the Bethel-Tate staff members and even a parent approached the podium to talk about how the programs have made a visible impact.

Valorie Frondorf, a parent who’s son graduated from kindergarten this year, said she could definitely see the effects of the all-day, every day program in her child.

“I wasn’t originally a fan of all-day kindergarten because I didn’t want to let my baby go,” Frondorf said.

“But I can’t express how impressed I was with the program ... The amount of information he came home with was amazing.”

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Gov. Ted Strickland visited William Bick Primary School in Bethel to discuss his new state plan for education.

Superintendent Jim Smith said it was probably the first time a governor has visited Bethel, at least in his memory.

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Bethel’s small businesses struggle

By Mary Dannemiller mdannemiller@communitypress.com

When Ken Aultz reopened Bethel’s iconic Midway Theater last year, he had high hopes village residents would once again pack the theater.

Though the theater saw a boom in attendance immediately after it reopened, Aultz has watched sales steadily decline.

“The best I can tell you is that it’s holding its own,” Aultz said. “It’s not making any money and business is somewhere between 30 and 50 percent lower than where it used to be before the place closed.”

The Midway is just one of at least three small businesses to open in the village in the past year.

Mike Daly, who opened

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Christina McClendon, right, and Sarah Sturgill, left, enjoyed a recent afternoon at the Midway Theater with their MRDD provider Janet Arnold, who is not pictured. the Flashcade arcade just a few months ago, said he was going through a similar experience and he might even have to move the arcade from its location at 222 W. Plane St. to his farm in Brown County.

“Not many from the pub-

lic come in so we’re going to orient it towards social events like birthday parties,” he said.

Daly also said the arcade would be cutting its hours back from being open six days a week to weekends only to save operating and

staffing costs.

“It doesn’t seem like the arcade is filling a need so we’re cutting the hours back,” he said. “If the public doesn’t use it, we’re going to put it to use as a private thing.”

While the movie theater and arcade are having a difficult time breaking even, Anna Bingamon said the flea market she recently opened in Bethel is doing well and will even offer extended hours this fall.

“We’ve been staying pretty steady,” she said.

“What’s great is we have a lot of customers from Bethel and Williamsburg and are starting to get more from Batavia and Milford.”

Midway and Flashcade target a younger audience with less expendable income, which might explain their struggles, Daly

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The Flashcade arcade in Bethel has struggled to keep a steady customer flow since opening earlier this year. said.

“The problem is the kids don’t have any spare money,” he said. “The kids on the streets of Bethel don’t have the money to just go into a place that requires money to be there.”

Bingamon said despite the tough economic times, it was still important for vil-

lage residents to support local businesses.

“What’s wonderful about Bethel is that we’re a small community, but we’re a very tight knit community,” she said. “You can catch a matinee at the Midway and then swing by the flea market. It’s important for us to support each other.”

Moscow car show raises money, village awareness

By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

From antique cars to hot rods, the Moscow Car Show has a little something for everyone.

The second annual Moscow Car Show will be 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,

Aug. 8, at the Moscow Community Center, 30 Wells St. “Moscow is a great place to have a car show because it’s a quiet little town without a lot of traffic and it’s a pretty place to be,” said Davina Dunn, event coordinator for the village.

Dunn said they had people bring about 35 cars to the show last year and most of them have already committed to come back.

“I sent thank you cards to everyone who came last year and this year I’ve already mailed letters asking them to come back. I

called the ones I hadn’t heard from,” Dunn said.

“Another guy on my committee said I didn’t need to do that, but I think they were glad to have that personal touch.”

Anyone is welcome to enter their classic or antique car in the show. Registration is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the cost to register is $10.

This year the show also will feature motorcycles.

Dunn said anyone can bring their vehicle to show, even if they’re not really

show cars.

“People appreciate the cars even if they’re not ready to go show quality, people enjoy the history and quality,” Dunn said.

The Moscow Car Show raises awareness of the village and money for renovating the community center.

“We want people who may not live here to come see the village and what we’re all about ... and maybe make an investment in our community,” said Sandra Ashba, village

The car show will feature music by DJ J.D. Richards and a barbeque stand. administrator.

Ashba said many Moscow residents enjoy classic and antique cars as a hobby.

The car show will feature music by DJ J.D. Richards and a barbeque stand.

There is no entry fee for those who want to come see the vehicles. For more information, call the community center at 553-4200.

Skydiver to deliver American flag at fair A skydiver from Team Fastrax based at Start Skydiving in Lebanon will deliver an American flag to the track in front of the grandstands as part of the Salute to Veterans and Our Troops scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the Clermont County Fair in Owensville.

“We encourage the entire community to attend and show support for our troops, our veterans, and their families,” said Clermont County

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Iraq and will talk about how much our military, and their families left behind, appreciate the community support they receive,” said Proud.

Those attending The Salute will be led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance by the Whole in My Heart support group and representatives from World War II to the current global war on terrorism.

During fair week, all current or former members of the Armed Forces will be admitted free, with a military ID. The fair is July 26 to Aug. 1 at the Clermont County Fairgrounds, 1000 Locust Street in Owensville.

For more information about the 160th annual fair, visit the Web site www.ClermontCountyFair.org.

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Commissioner Bob Proud, who organized the event.

Featured speakers are Ohio State Rep. and Col. Danny Bubp (R-88) and Kim Pellington, co-founder of the Whole in My Heart military support group.

“This county has been especially hard hit in the war on terrorism,” said Bubp. “Since 2004, nine young men with local ties have paid the ultimate price for our freedom.”

Bubp, recently retired from the U.S. Marine Corps, was mobilized in November 2007 and served in Ramadi, Iraq, as the liaison officer to the Governor of Anbar Province from January 2008 through November 2008.

“Kim Pellington’s son served two tours of duty in

The Agenda 360 team is hoping to get in touch with the Clermont County community during a discussion called “Connecting the Dots.”

The discussion will be about how the region, including Hamilton, Clermont, Butler and Warren counties, can attract talent and drive growth in knowledge industries.

“We’ve had a couple of these sessions already and they have been really stimulating,” said Myrita Craig, executive director of Agenda 360. “Talent is one component of the Agenda 360 that, as we go around, people don’t really understand.”

The discussion will include the lifestyle needs of a talented workforce and

which focus areas and strategies will enable our region to meet those needs as well as business growth in knowledge economy clusters.

The “Connecting the Dots” will be at 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Total Quality Logistics, 4289 Ivy Pointe Blvd.

Craig said Agenda 360 is basically a strategic plan to transform Southwest Ohio into a leading economic region that can be globally competitive. “Connecting the Dots” fits into that agenda because more talented workers means more jobs, a better economy, and higher prosperity for the region, Craig said.

Anyone can attend. To register to participate in the session, visit www.cincinnati360.com or call 5793111.

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About 40 teenagers loaded onto a trailer to show their pride as Clermont County Fair royalty candidates.

Parade kicks off Clermont County Fair Community Press Staff Report

The annual Stonelick Township Firefighters Association Parade kicked off the Clermont County Fair Sunday, July 26.

“It was a great day.

There were a lot of entries in the parade and it was a good start to the week,” said Bill Scharber, Clermont County Agricultural Society president.

Scharber said he was surprised at the number of vendors and visitors the fair had for a Sunday.

“Usually the grounds are pretty empty by 6:30 or 7 p.m., but we had people on the grounds until about 10 p.m. or so,” Scharber said.

“A lot of our vendors aren’t even open on Sunday and I would say about 70 percent of them were ... It was a great start.”

The fair will be open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day through Saturday, Aug. 1. Admission is $10, but parking and grandstand events are free.

Between the parade and the opening ceremony for the fair, awards were presented.

The parade awards were as follows:

Floats: First place: Harvest Point Christian Church Second place: Monterey Baptist Church Third Place: Cub Scout Pack 241

Drum and Baton, all divisions: First place: Star Strutters Second place: Americana 4-Hers: Prime Producers Best band: Clermont Northeastern High School Fire Department Awards: Apparatus 2006-2009: Williamsburg Apparatus 2001-2005: Bethel-Tate Apparatus 1993-2000: Williamsburg Township Apparatus 1992 and older: Jackson Township Best Aerial/Platform: Fayetteville Best Pumper/Tanker: Jefferson Township Best Rescue: Felicity/Franklin Pumper Rescue: Fayetteville Field Unit: Jackson Township EMS: Life Ambulance Oldest in Service: Washington Township

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Stonelick Township Fire Department’s new chief, Mark Rose, drove a department vehicle for the association’s parade.

Best Antique Not In Service: Williamsburg Most Auxiliary Present: Fayetteville Most Cadets Present: Jefferson Township Furthest Distance Traveled: Williamsburg Town-

ship Best of Show: Lynchburg Awards of thanks also were presented to the Loveland/Symmes Township Fire Department and the Central Joint Honor Guard.

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Jason and Alexis Ormes of Hamersville watch the parade before making their way to the Clermont County Fair.

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Children watching the parade from the street were especially excited about the Felicity-Franklin Fire Department Command Support truck because of how big it is.

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Girls from the Clermont Northeastern Rockets softball team sported their blue and gold for the parade.

Harold Herron of Jackson Township was the parade’s grand marshal.

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Village yard sale

FELICITY – The village is hosting a town-wide yard sale

from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, and Sunday, Aug. 2.

Residents will not be required to obtain a permit for this weekend.

Garden club to meet

Williamsburg – The Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the home of member Joy Russell with Julie Hess acting as co-hostess. The club will enjoy a “Pot Luck Picnic.” The program for the evening is “Drought Tolerant Plants” presented by Master Gardener Sue Ellen Campbell. The specimen flower is a Rudgeckia.

Club members thank everyone who attended as well as those who opened their gardens for the recent Williamsburg Garden Tour.

The club welcomes anyone who enjoys raising or arranging flowers. For more information call 625-2602.

CERT training

MIAMI TWP. – Are you interested in becoming part of a team of volunteers who assist emergency responders during a disaster? Miami Township’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will hold a series of three free training classes for volunteers at the Miami Township Central Fire Station, 5888 McPicken Drive.

The first will be 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 31.

The second class will be 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. The third class will be 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22.

The CERT course is taught by a team of professional first responders who depend on CERT volunteers to assist victims, provide support and organize volunteers during emergency situations.

“Being a part of CERT is a great way to give back to the community,” said Beth Nevel, Clermont Department of Public Safety Services director.

To register, visit the Web site www.MiamiTwp.org, click on fire/EMS, and scroll down and look for the CERT training link. The course is recommended for those 14 and older. An adult must accompany those under the age 18.

For more information, call Lee Hines at 248-3709.

Coloring contest

OWENSVILLE – The Ohio State University (OSU) Extension-Clermont Family and Consumer Sciences Teen Board will host a coloring contest for children, ages 3 to 10, during the 2009 Clermont County Fair, scheduled for July 26 to Aug. 1 at the county fairgrounds in Owensville.

“The purpose of the contest is to educate families on the importance of eating

meals together,” said OSU Extension-Clermont Family and Consumer Sciences Educator Margaret Jenkins. “Children tend to do better in school, have fewer behavior problems, and teens are less likely to use drugs and alcohol.”

Contest instructions, coloring sheets, crayons and submission boxes will be available in the 4-H Hall throughout the week of the fair. Children may color their pictures in the 4-H Hall or at home.

The deadline for submitted coloring pages will be 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30. Winners will be posted at noon, Friday, July 31, in the 4-H Hall.

Prizes will be awarded to winners in several age categories.

For more information about the coloring contest, contact OSU Extension-Clermont at (513) 732-7070.

Grants received

CLERMONT COUNTY – The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) will distribute $430,000 to 10 organizations throughout the Greater Cincinnati area to help meet the transportation needs of the elderly and disabled.

In Clermont County, Clermont Counseling Center will receive $19,360 to purchase a minivan and Clermont Senior Services will receive $100,844 to purchase two light transit narrow body vehicles and one modified minivan.

“These vehicles will greatly help local organizations provide safe transportation for the elderly and disabled,” said OKI Executive Director Mark Policinski.

OKI is a council of local governments, business organizations and community groups committed to developing collaborative strategies, plans and programs to improve the quality of life and the economic development potential of the Tristate.

Election meeting

BATAVIA – The Clermont County Board of Elections will hold a special hearing at 9 a.m. July 30, in the board office, 76 S. Riverside Dr. in Batavia.

The purpose of the meeting is to address a complaint filed against the petitions submitted by Gregg Conrad for the clerk of courts, municipal court.

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Clermont County Public Library has reduced operating hours to the following beginning Monday, Aug. 3: • Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Library managers met Thursday, July 9, to discuss operating hours and how to accommodate customers while reducing hours.

“Programs such as storytime typically start at 10 or 11 a.m. Now we’re looking at how to shuffle these popular programs around so that customers can still participate,” said Tracey McCullough, public affairs supervisor.

“The library has always tried to offer youth programming that is schedule-friendly for parents. Finding the balance between reduced hours and library services will be a challenge.”

The library will be open late enough to accommodate

after-school hours and working professionals.

While reduction in staff and operating hours is no doubt challenging and disheartening, it’s imperative that people realize that each of the 10 library branches are still open 48 hours a week to provide services.

“The library still has a lot of work to do for its community – job seekers, summer school, communication hub, community center – our services are unparalleled,” said Amy Buskey, New Richmond branch manager.

“We’re a resourceful group of people. We’ll figure out how to persevere, do our job and continue reaching out to our community.”

Visit www.clermontlibrary.org for current program and event information.

Current library hours are: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Hillary Allen, Sarah Andrews, Matthew Brown, Jacob Bunch, Brittany Davis, Tasha Davis, Ashley Gast, Mandy Hiler, Bryan Hughbanks, Randy Hull, Cory King, Adam Kiger, Lucy Lanigan, Katie Marshall, Brittany Mason, Lauren Meadors, Samantha Morehouse, Jamie Paxton, Jessica Paxton, Andrea Petri, Bridgette Reed, Laura Schulte, Kara Sevier, Randi Sinclair, Paul Skinner, Steven Tremper, Anthony Webb, Jerod Weber, Samantha Weber, Terra Williamson and Emilee Young.

Honor Roll

Sean Adams, Jeremy Allphin, Mitch Anderson, Adriene Antoni, James Banks, Samantha Banzhaf, Megan Barger, Julius Barnhart, Chris Barrett, Kate Behymer, Jeff Bell, Drew Benjamin, Leroy Blevins, Jacinda Blum, Chris Boeckmann, Willie Boys, Dylan Broach, Toni Broerman, Justin Burdine, Melanie Carter, Trisha Casnellie, Ran-

dall Cloum, Ray Coffey, Megan Colwell, Aaron Comberger, John Constable, Dustin Coyne, Krista Coyne, Jeromie Crabtree, Corey Dick, Crystal Dodson, Jessica Dodson, Cody Doherty, Tommy Donley, Randy Durbin, Mercedes Featherkile, Dusti Foreman, Kyle Forsee, Jenay Frederick, Chase Gleason, Chris Grove, Wendie Gullett, Bethany Hale, Derek Herget, Keith Herrin, Megan Hicks, Katie Higgs, Ryan Hignite, Rachelle Houchin, Shane Housh, Jessica Kilgore, Kristen Kingsley, Dakota Kuhn, Chrissy Lasley, Adrian Lilly, Tim Lippolis, Taylor Malott, Jessica Masterson, Max McBride, Kendra Meadors, Samantha Mell, Cassandra Meurer, Skye Miller, Nick Moore, Taylor Moore, Kristen Moran, Kristen Morgan, Cheyenne Norris, Deron Perkins, Keith Piast, Desiree Planck, Courtney Pringle, Ciara Raper, Crystal Rayburn, Scott Reese, Christina Rice, Ryan Roehm, Geoff Rutherford, Samantha Scott, Daniel Shaffer, Matt Sharp, Chris Shouse, Michael Skaggs, Dillon Smith, Joey Smith, Raven Smith, Sam Steinbuch, Ashley Strunk, Kristen Sweet, Michael Thomas, Tara Tilton, Jayson Ward, Matthew Warren, Heather Weaver, Sohn White and Alisha Winters.

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Felicity Brownie Troop 41282: Back row, Stephanie Heitmann (leader), McKinsey Dozier, Zoe Fisher, Ryenn Bailey, Sarah Hoog and Carrie Cummins (co-leader); middle row, Kaitlyn Sharp, Emma Lewin, Hailey Bowling, Nicole Mounce and Cheyenne Cummins; front row, Hanna Badley and Hannah Lewin. Not pictured: Nikki Hoobler, Keaira Byrd, Kelsey Neal, Ellie Hoog and Jessica Hoobler.

Brownie troop to host events Felicity Brownie Troop 41282 is hosting three events in early August.

The troop is hosting a “Brownie Bakesale” Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Felicity Family Dollar. They will be collecting donations of personal care items for the Ronald

McDonald House. Proceeds from this event will benefit RMH. The troop will be at the Bethel Skyline from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 4.

The troop will be hosting a Exotic Reptile Shows for the community Friday, Aug. 7, at South

Park in Felicity across from IGA. All ages are welcome; admission is $2. The first show starts at 3 p.m.; second show at 5 p.m. Bring a personal care item for the Ronald McDonald house and have your name entered for a special drawing.

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Zack Dixon, left, measures the length of one of the boardwalks being built at New Richmond’s Outdoor Classroom and Nature Trail while volunteers wait to unload lumber. Dixon did the work as part of his Eagle Scout project.

Scout engineers nature trail improvements

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Zack Dixon liked the nature trail that opened behind New Richmond Elementary School last spring. But he thought it could be better.

For his Boy Scout Eagle project, Dixon, who lives in Monroe Township and will be a junior at New Richmond High School, planned and supervised the construction of boardwalks along the trail.

Most of the work was done Saturday, July 11, when Dixon convinced about 30 volunteers to help.

The volunteers included friends and family as well as Boy Scouts from Dixon’s Troop 396 in Bethel, and two others, Troop 155 in New Richmond and Troop 196 in Bethel.

His mother, Nancy Dixon, said the Eagle project involved not just doing the work, but planning and coordinating everything.

“He did a lot of work to get it done,” she said.

The effort included convincing Home Depot to donate the lumber and materials.

Dixon, 16, said he still needs to fill out some paperwork before he can receive his Eagle rank, but most of the work is done.

Rena Snouffer, the New Richmond teacher who spearheaded creation of the trail, said the boardwalks “made the trail more accessible and aesthetically they are beautiful.”

The boardwalks covered areas of the trail where there was poor drainage, she said. Now it will be possible to take children along the trail when the ground is wet after a rain.

The boardwalks also will allow a wider group of people from the community, including senior citizens, to use the trail, Snouffer said.

Dixon is “a top-notch young man” who worked tirelessly on the project, she said.

Rees named salutatorian

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Rachel Rees, a 2009 Bethel-Tate High School graduate, was presented her salutatorian ring at the Bethel-Tate Local School District School of Education meeting Wednesday, July 22. Rees was not announced as a salutatorian before graduation, but when the final grades came through two weeks later, school officials said she should have been recognized, said Principal Kim McGuire. Rees, 18, of Tate Township, will be attending Wright State University in the fall to study biology.

Marines, friends serve together in Afghanistan

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It’s always easier to get by with a little help from your friends, especially when you’re more than 7,000 miles away from home.

Lance Cpl. Aaron “Danny” Ruck, Lance Cpl. Brent Becker, and Lance Cpl. Corey Moss, all from Clermont County, served together in Afghanistan providing security along a stretch of road used to smuggle drugs and weapons into Iran.

Ruck and Moss graduated from New Richmond High School together and the two met Becker, from Goshen, during training.

Ruck and Moss had hoped

they’d be deployed together and, although they were originally separated after boot camp, they found themselves in the same company upon deployment. Becker also was in the same company.

“It was definitely good to have people we could talk to about things back home and share memories of home with,” Ruck said.

Ruck found that support especially important when he was injured.

The three were out on an operation together, but all in separate convoys.

Around midnight, Ruck’s convoy, the last in the line, hit an improvised explosive device.

“Danny and I got to be real close before we left ... When I saw his truck was on fire, I couldn’t do anything. I froze and my stomach dropped out,” Becker said. “Then someone came up to me and said, ‘Danny wanted me to tell you that he’s all right.’ After that, I could do my job.”

After the explosion, Ruck spent about three weeks in a hospital for treatment for shrapnel and second-degree burns. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his service.

“I was lucky I walked away from it,” Ruck said.

Second to the support of friendship, the Marines said they also appreciated care packages.

Becker said sometimes they got

so many care packages that the others in their company would get jealous.

“One time there was a whole trailer of care packages just for us, but we shared them around,” Becker said.

He added that some of the best things to receive in a care package included drink mixes, snack crackers and, of course, Skyline Chili.

“Knowing you’re being supported from home makes a world of difference when you’re in a combat zone,” Becker said. “It makes it easier to cope because you know people are thinking of you.”Moss could not be reached for comment.

The three were honored for their service during the Clermont County commissioner’s meeting June 24.

“It’s important to show them how much we appreciate and honor their service and sacrifice in defending our freedom,” said Commissioner Bob Proud. “The things they do and the sacrifices they make are absolutely awesome. They definitely deserve to be honored.”

Proud asks that anyone in the military who is getting ready to be deployed or is returning from deployment call 732-7300 to set up a time to be introduced and honored at a commissioners’ meeting.

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Bethel Rangers continue winning ways

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The Bethel Rangers finished the regular season with a perfect 16-0 record, but the winning did not stop there.

The Rangers won their next seven games, securing their third consecutive Clermont County tournament championship and also winning the East Regional title in the Knothole city tournament.

“These kids are every coach’s dream,” head coach Ron Hitt said. “I never thought we’d go undefeated. The competition in Clermont County is really good, especially in the regional championship we just played in.”

The Rangers defeated the Amelia Bulldogs to win the A-Senior bracket of the Clermont County tournament.

Hitt said the key to the team’s success has been its ability to fight back in close

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“They just aren’t quitters,” Hitt said. “We could get down three or four runs and they just stick it out and get back in it.”

The team has relied on the strong pitching provided

by Matt Laws, Tyler Hacker and Mike McKee. McKee has pitched most of the county tournament games while Hacker has pitched most of the city tournament games. Hacker has recorded two no-hitters in the city tournament, shutting down teams from Anderson and Mt. Orab in the process.

Laws has excelled behind the plate as he’s thrown out 26 runners on 35 steal attempts.

The Rangers postseason run has been fueled by some timely hitting as well.

The top four batters for the Rangers have all been hitting higher than .500 in postseason play. Matt Small has led the way hitting .765 and Ronnie Hitt has been hitting .750. Nick Malas has a batting average of .635 and Mike McKee has been hitting .625.

“Looking at the averages, it’s just amazing,” Hitt said. “We just keep hitting and with our pitching and great defense, other teams can have trouble scoring runs.”

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Bethel’s Ronnie Hitt rounds third base after a triple during a regular season game. Hitt was one of the team’s top batters during the postseason. The Rangers advanced to the final four for the second consecutive year.

Hitt said his job as a coach is easy at this point now that his players are well versed in the fundamentals of the game.

“I just need to show up and tell them where to play,” Hitt laughed.

Another key to the Rangers perfect season has been the team camaraderie.

Hitt said the boys on the team are all good friends.

“They are all a bunch of best friends and get along just as well off of the field as they do on the field,” Hitt said.

“They hang out with each other a lot. If you go to one boy’s house you can find seven or eight kids from the ball team there just hanging out and having fun.”

“I really do attribute a lot of our success to the tight-

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Bethel’s Matt Small smacks a hit during the regular season. The Bethel Rangers went 23-0 on the way to winning the East Regional Championship and the Clermont County tournament.

Clermont County Knothole champs

Clermont County Knothole recently wrapped up its annual tournament with dozens of local teams competing in the event across numerous divisions.

Below is a list of champions from the Clermont County tournament: A-senior: Bethel Rangers A-junior: Batavia Bulldogs B-senior Gold Division: Tealtown Tigers B-senior Silver Division: Milford Magic B-junior Gold Division: Withamsville Titans B-junior Silver Division: Tealtown Inferno C-senior Gold Division: Tealtown Cobalts C-senior Silver Division: New

ness of the team. It makes them work together,” Hitt said.

Richmond Pride C-junior Gold Division: Withamsville Sharks C-junior Silver Division: Tealtown Tigers D-senior Gold Division: Withamsville Tigers D-senior Silver Division: Tealtown Coyotes D-junior Gold Division: Clermont Northeastern Rockets D-junior Silver Division: Amelia Storm

“I also have some really good assistant coaches. My job is easy.”

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Last year 308 teams participated as the event experienced its 22nd year as the largest amateur tournament in the country.

More information is available at www.rumpkeballpark.com or by calling 738-2646.

The tournament is open to any team which played in a sanctioned softball league at a Greater Cincinnati park during 2009, according to a press release.

Divisions include men’s and women’s brackets for all levels from recreational to competitive.

“The Metro is the premier softball event to determine the best of the best in the Tristate,” Dan Saylor said via a press release.

Saylor is the executive director at Rumpke Park and a commissioner for Cincinnati’s Amateur Softball Association.

“Players and teams are very passionate about playing in the Metro and claiming the title of city champs,” Saylor said.

The draw for the 2009 tournament took place Tuesday, July 28, after Community Press deadlines.

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Time has come again to consider a contribution to The Starfish Foundation that benefits abused and neglected children in Clermont County. The Starfish Foundation was formed in memory of the late John E. McManus, who served as the director of Clermont County Jobs and Family Services until his unexpected death in 1996. To continue his compassion for making a difference in the lives of children, the foundation was initiated and has been successful in keeping McManus’ legacy alive.

Your help is needed. Donations will go directly to needy children involved with Clermont County Children’s Services. Contributions in the past helped many children have those extra items that others take for granted like extra eye

glasses, graduation expenses, summer camp or sports fees and other expenses that make life a little more bearable.

Consider contributing by providing a golf team or being a sponsor. We would be grateful if you were able to provide a donation for our raffle. The more attractive we can make the golf outing the more successful our mission will be in increasing the availability of funds to benefit children. Thank you in advance for your support and contribution.

If you have any questions, please call 732-8850.

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Are you worried about a possible worsening of the swine flu pandemic this fall and winter? Why or why not?

“The authorities have been working on a vaccine to combat it.

“At this point I do not think they are sure of the medication necessary to solve the problem.

“It would seem to me controlling the visitation of the areas experiencing the problem and making sure those that do, receive the vaccine, should help.

“The greatest problem in the development of a vaccine is discovery of the type of flu we are experiencing.”

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“I think we continue our personal missions to wash hands often and encourage those people experiencing symptoms to stay away from schools, churches and the workplace. It is all of our responsibilities to be vaccinated and stay informed.

“We need to help each other during yet another tough time in our history.”

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“Honestly, I’m not worried about a possible worsening of the swine flu this fall and winter, because worrying won’t do a darn thing to avert the crisis, if indeed it July 15 questions does happen, though I hope it Do you think the economic doesn’t. stimulus plan “I’m more is working, or worried about “Pandemics are a regular should the fedthe damage eral governfeature of life on earth, and being done to ment implethe structures of they occur with surprising ment another our country, like regularity throughout world round of stimubanking, the lus packages? history.” auto industry, “The stimulus and health care, is obviously not by an ambitious narcissist who has no idea of the long-term neg- working. Obama said we had to ative effects that his unchecked do it right away so that the unemployment rate would not go meddling will produce.” above 8 percent. Yet we are curB.B. rently at 9.5 percent and certainly “No, I’m not worried about willl head north of 10 percent very swine flu going pandemic. This soon.

“But that should not surprise issue is already being engineered anybody, since, as the Republias something that will happen.

“Fear and anxiety is being gen- cans correctly pointed out, very erated by officials to promote little of the spending was planned experimental, toxic, filler-laden to occur right away. Incredibly, vaccinations as the weapon of most of the almost $800 million choice. CDC labs can only test 100 was not even budgeted for this fisflu samples/day and they don’t cal year! How could they possibly count any death unless its own think that would jumpstart the economy in 2009? lab confirms the infection.

“The only thing this is ‘stimu“Pandemics are a regular feature of life on earth, and they lating’ is tired old liberal programs occur with surprising regularity that they have wanted to implement for years and Democrat throughout world history.

“There are common-sense rec- donors and special interest groups ommendations for avoiding and who will be the recipients of most treating the flu. Do your research of this money.

“The stimulus needs to be and stay calm.” reworked immediately into tax K.D. cuts for individuals and small “H1N1 (swine) flu should be a businesses, which create most of concern for all of us regardless of our jobs. That money will then get age or place in life. Last spring’s put into the economy and stop start-up was mild in comparison this current slide.”

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Jesus came to take our burden, give rest

In many Churches today there is a familiar “invitation” whereby any non-Christian is invited to become a Christian through faith.

We sing invitational or closing hymns which encourage people to come to Jesus. Hymns like, “Jesus, I come” or “Softly and Tenderly” are generally used at the end of a worship service to invite people to Christ. Many may disagree on the particulars, but one thing is certain. Jesus invites people to himself. In fact, it is a demand of Jesus that people come to him. Jesus stood up and cried, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me” (John 7:37). Likewise he said, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). The imperative stands: We must come to Jesus.

Many people have read the invitation in the Bible to come to Christ, but find it difficult. A hundred other things seem to be more important or more attractive. We have sports, music, friends, jobs, clubs, retirements, etc. While inviting people to become a Christian, I have heard people give many reasons not to. But it is amazing to see a person experience what Jesus called, “The New Birth” in John 3:3. All of a sudden,

the things that used to be so important to them, no longer were so important. Jesus immediately becomes their supreme treasure as they Stewart become followers Clarke of Christ the Lord.

One of the Community things that attract Press guest people to Jesus is columnist that he came to give us life. The religious system of his day offered people burdens that were heavy and difficult, while Jesus offered his followers something much better. He did not come to replace one system of burdens with another, instead he came to take our burden and give us rest (Matthew 11:28-30). The demand to come to Jesus is a demand to rest upon him by faith alone. And it is an urgent demand like a firefighter demanding that we jump from a burning building.

On the surface, it seems obvious that we should come to Jesus for the rest and life that he promises. Yet, so few actually do come to Jesus for life eternal. If Jesus

promises to give us life and it is reasonable that we come to him, then why is it that few people actually do come to Jesus for life?

The simple answer is that people are enslaved to something else.

They do not want to come to Christ for the life that he promises.

“The light has come into the world and the people loved the darkness rather than the light…” (John 3:19). The thing that enslaves us is what we love the most. The demands of Jesus however, are that we come to him immediately and without question (Luke 9:5762).

The demand of Jesus is that we come to him. While he invites us to come to him, we must resist the temptation to think of him as powerless and weak. On the contrary, he said, “None can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father” (John 6:65). Likewise, Jesus said, “I have other sheep … they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd” (John 11:43-44). The Son is sure and certain of the outcome.

We must be sure and certain of the condition and that is that we come to him as he demands.

Stewart Clarke is pastor at Bethel Baptist Church.

Strickland cuts funding to libraries, seniors Last week, the $50.5 billion state operating budget passed the Ohio House by a vote of 54-44 and was signed by Gov. Strickland two weeks past the July 1 deadline. As many of you are aware, there were difficult debates occurring here at the Statehouse on how to close a $3.2-billion deficit.

In June, Strickland proposed a framework – or “starting point” – of cuts in services for Ohioans and the expansion of gambling through slot machines to balance the budget. The governor’s starting point has caused our libraries and important services for our elderly to finish in last place.

In the final version of the budget built on the governor’s framework, our libraries lose $84 million in state funding. While this is less than the 30 percent reduction that the governor originally threatened, it will still force libraries to limit hours, cut staff and park their bookmobiles to make ends meet.

Unemployment has recently reach 11.1 percent in the state.

There are many Ohioans who rely on the services provided by our local libraries to search for new employment or prepare themselves for a new career or schooling. I have heard from so many of my constituents regarding this issue and it is disappointing that these cuts remained in the budget.

I heard the collective voice of my constituents and as such I could not lend my support for Strickland’s plan.

In addition, the governor’s framework led to cuts in funding the Ohio Department of Aging by $30 million. The Department of Aging provides many important services, including the operation of the PASSPORT program. This program is important to the quality of life of our senior citizens by

offering seniors the opportunity to receive in-home care. PASSPORT provides in-home alternatives to nursing home care at nearly 40 percent of the Ohio Rep. cost, while allowDanny Bubp ing seniors to their Community maintain independence. In Press guest the previous columnist budget, I voted to support an increase in funding for this program as I find it to be the most important service for Ohio’s elderly. It is truly disheartening to see this vital program slashed and again, I could not support Governor Strickland’s plan with my vote.

Probably the most disappointing aspect of this budget is that all options for balancing the budget were not considered before moving forward with the governor’s suggested cuts. My Republican colleagues and I in the House proposed viable solutions to close the billion dollar budget gap. We provided a plan to streamline state government by consolidating state agencies and eliminating duplicative operations, while maintaining services for Ohioans. The proposal is estimated to save nearly $1 billion annually – about the same amount of money the governor hopes to raise with his slot machines.

In addition, my colleagues and I called for cost containment strategies to be implemented in Ohio’s Medicaid system, as it is the largest state expenditure.

Ohio’s Medicaid spending is 40 percent above the national average and climbing. Our plan would implement previous operational

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House Republicans have provided an alternative to the cuts in services suggested by the governor and implemented by House Democrats. Together, both of these proposals are estimated to save the state nearly $3 billion.

These are currently wasted tax dollars that would be used to fund our libraries and protect services for our senior citizens. However, both of these proposals were ignored by Governor Strickland; rejected by House Democrats as amendments to the budget; and have yet to have a public hearing in the Democrat-controlled Ohio House.

In the end, I certainly could not support a budget that did not consider all options available to limit the damage of cuts to important services. That is why I voted “no” on Governor Strickland’s budget.

On a much more positive note, make plans to attend the Clermont County Fair through Aug. 1. Mark your calendars to attend the Veterans Appreciation Night July 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Clermont County Fair. I am honored to be the guest speaker at this important program which will recognize our veterans and their families.

Throughout this budget process I have received numerous phone calls, emails and letters from you, the constituents of the 88th House District.

I want to thank each of you for sharing your thoughts and concerns as I work to best represent your views and values. Please continue to contact my office at 614-644-6034 or write to me at Representative Danny Bubp, 77 S. High Street, 10th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215. You may also e-mail me at District88@ohr.state.oh.us.

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From veterinary care to timely vaccinations—and clean and comfortable living conditions to plenty of fresh food and water—healthy, well-cared-for flocks and herds are essential to livestock farming.

That’s why it comes as no surprise that Ohio livestock farmers go above and beyond to make sure their animals receive the best possible care.

For an Ohio livestock farmer,

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For Ohio livestock farmers, caring for animals is not just a job…

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Roger Gaebel has helped with more than 25 projects to improve the quality of life for people around the world – mostly by building schools and helping children learn to read.

“When I went to college, I struggled. I came home with a stack of books and my wife had to help me read them,” Gaebel said. “I found out that reading is the most important thing there is.

You have to know how to read.”

About 25 years ago, a pastor at a local church asked Gaebel if he wanted to go to Mexico City with the church on a mission trip to help restore a school.

That trip sparked Gaebel’s interest in helping other people.

Since then, Gaebel, 76, has helped restore churches in Bulgaria and Romania, rebuild buildings and roofs on Native American reservations and in Alaska, build wheelchair ramps in eastern Kentucky, drill wells in Central America, help people get off drugs throughout Europe and build schools in countries such as Peru, El Salvador, Honduras and Haiti.

“I think building the schools is very important. In the Bible it says more than 100 times, ‘Teach.’ So I go where children need to learn,” Gaebel said.

Some of his trips have been with mission groups,

but most of the time the Miami Township resident involves a small team of people and hires local workers.

While he’s in the country, he helps build the schools, plants crops and teaches the villagers ways to make money to support the school. He also furnishes the teachers, uniforms, books and food.

Most of the money used on his missions comes from individual donations or churches, but Gaebel uses all his own funding for travel and other personal expenses associated with the trip.

“We made up our minds that we would pay for any personal expenses ourselves ... Any money we’ve been given has gone straight into the projects,” said Roger’s wife, Marlene Gaebel, who has gone with Roger on some of his mission trips.

“God blessed us enough that we could pay our own way, so that’s what we do.”

Looking back, Marlene said she’s happy for things Roger has been able to do for people less fortunate.

“If children can read, it opens up a whole future for them that they may not have had otherwise,” she said. “God has been very good to us, we’ve been blessed.”

On a local level, Roger and Marlene also help tutor children in the Milford Exempted Village School District in reading.

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Clough United Methodist Church is hosting Clough Unplugged from 7 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the church, 2010 Wolfangel Road. It is a come-as-you-are service. Nursery care is provided. The summer sermon series is “Facebook Pages of continues 8 a.m. to midnight Old Testament Friends.” Call through Saturday, Aug. 1, at 231-4301. the fairgrounds, 1000 Locust St. in Owensville. Thursday’s theme is Veterans Day and Art meeting, class Ohio Valley Decorative includes a special evening Artists is hosting the Ohio Val- program honoring veterans. ley Decorative Artists meeting The fair includes tractor pulls, and class at 9 a.m. Saturday, demolition derbies, auctions, Aug. 1, at New England Club, rides, competitions and music. Admission is $10; free 8135 Beechmont Ave. The class begins at 10 for current or former members a.m. Jeanne Fein will teach of Armed Forces with military ID. Call 732-0522. how to paint a “Boo Bell.”

Bring water bin, tracing paper, black graphite transfer Concert paper, old sock, angle brush, The village of New Richsmall No. 6 or No. 8 flat brush mond is hosting the New and liner.

Richmond Concert Series at 7 The cost is $15, or $10 for p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at The members. Call 752-8462.

Bandstand, George and

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Tests more accruate with Intoxilyzer 8000

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By Kellie Geist

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By John Seney

jseney@communitypress.com

Clermont County is the first county in the state to use a new device designed to provide quicker and more accurate testing of possible drunken drivers.

The Intoxilyzer 8000 has been in the field about two months.

It is being used by the sheriff’s office, the state highway patrol and police departments from Miami, Pierce, Union and Goshen townships as well as Loveland and Milford. Bethel is expected to have a unit soon.

Chris Robertson of the Ohio Department of Public Safety said use of the new device in Ohio is the outgrowth of an effort launched in 2003 to provide uniformity in alcohol testing. A federal grant was obtained to help pay for the units.

Robertson called the Clermont program “very successful” so far with more than 300 tests conducted and no court challenges.

Dean Ward of the Ohio Department of Health’s Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Testing said Clermont County was chosen as the pilot for the program because law

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enforcement agencies here always have been cooperative with his department and because, having once lived in Cincinnati, he was familiar with the area.

Ward demonstrated the Intoxilyzer 8000 at the July 16 meeting of the Clermont County Safe Communities Coalition.

The device has a number of advantages over older alcohol testing machines, he said.

The Intoxilyzer 8000 has an internal battery and will operate unplugged or if there is a power failure.

It has a printer that can process a lot of paperwork that an officer previously

had to do by hand.

The officer can quickly scan in information from a suspect’s driver’s license and can link the device to the Internet.

An officer typically takes about three hours to process a DUI arrest and get back on the road because of all the paperwork, Ward said. The Intoxilyzer 8000 will reduce this time significantly.

To perform a test, a suspect breathes into a tube attached to the top of the device. The device is automatically calibrated before and after each test.

The state plans to purchase more than 600 of the devices to replace all older

breath testing equipment.

The units, which cost about $7,000 each, will be owned and maintained by the state rather than individual departments.

Lt. Randy McElfresh, commander of the Ohio State Highway Patrol post in Batavia, praised the Intoxilyzer 8000.

“I can’t stress how important this is to us for efficiency,” McElfresh said.

“It has helped out our efforts enormously.”

Ward the Intoxilyzer 8000 will be introduced into other counties in the next few months. It is expected to take about 18 months train all users.

Locally grown produce better

By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

When 20 Brix chef Paul Barraco puts together the day’s specials, he doesn’t just pick an item from the menu. He looks at what local growers have brought to the restaurant.

From squash blossoms and lettuce to peppers and watermelons, local growers, including some employees, are growing vegetables to be served at 20 Brix and Padrino.

The trend started last year when employees began to bring vegetables from their garden for the restaurant staff to use.

“Everybody’s always growing vegetables in their gardens in smaller volumes, so we decided, if anyone was interested, we’d pay them to grow in much larger volumes,” said 20 Brix and Padrino part-owner Hunter Thomas.

Susanna Way. Music is by Big Monday Night Band. The event is free. Call 553-4146.

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Dean Ward, left, of the Ohio Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Testing, demonstrates the Intoxilyzer 8000 as Ray Liotta of the AARP Driver Safety Program watches.

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20 Brix server Jen Siegrist grows a garden in the side yard of her Milford home to help supply produce for the restaurant.

Chef’s favorite menu selections:

Duck Poppers: $11 The Nice Salad: $8 Local Tomato “B.P.T”: $11 20 Brix Crab Cakes: $26 Grilled Fontina and Prosciutto di Parma Stuffed Pork Loin Chip: $26

Thomas said about 50 percent of the produce used at 20 Brix and about five percent used at Padrino are locally grown.

Barraco said the fresh produce make a big difference in the dishes he makes.

“It absolutely makes a difference in taste. When we get the carrots, they still smell like carrots instead of plastic packaging,” Barraco said. “It’s nice to see vegetables that still have dirt on them.”

Hunter said the growers are not allowed to use certain chemical fertilizers or pesticides and, although it’s not a requirement, most of the vegetables are organic.

The vegetables are washed and chopped at 20 Brix.

Jen Siegrist, a server at 20 Brix who grows vegetables for the restaurant in the side-yard of her Milford home, purchased praying mantises, ladybugs and lizards to help keep her garden healthy. She also uses catch water for irrigation and seaweed fertilizer.

“I’ve always been a grower and an environmental chick. I really like to reduce footprints as much

as possible,” Siegrist said.

“Growing vegetables (for 20 Brix) started last year. I had a pear tree in my front yard that was just going nuts, so I brought in some of the pears and (Barraco) made them into some kind of dessert. It’s just grown from there.”

Hunter also gets vegetables for his restaurants from Sallie Ransohoff. Ransohoff grows everything from baby squash to fava beans and eleven types of tomatoes at her farm in Batavia. She KELLIE GEIST/STAFF said restaurants that buy Paul Barraco, chef at 20 Brix, enjoys local are getting better procooking with the fresh, locally grown duce because it hasn’t been packaged and shipped from produce because the quality and taste is better. around the world.

“A chef friend of mine Ransohoff also sells at said your food is only as local farmers’ markets. good as what you prepare it 20 Brix also works with with. Better food makes bet- local mushroom and mircoter food,” Rangrain farmsohoff said. ers as well Rather than About 20 Brix as herb take orders, growers. restaurant and Ransohoff W h i l e wine bar drives her progetting the duce to the Address: 101 Main St., Milford vegetables restaurants so Phone number: 831-BRIX straight the chefs can from the (2749) pick and E-mail: questions@20brix.com grower is a choose. little less Web site: www.20brix.com “They come expensive, out of the Hunter said they tend to restaurants with boxes and buy more fresh produce storage containers and they than they would if they can just pick what they were ordering frozen. want,” Ransohoff said.

“It’s not that much of a “If they want five cost reduction. It’s really a pounds of tomatoes, they wash because we end up can just get those five buying more than we probpounds, they don’t have to ably would otherwise. But order a whole case. There’s we like to use the freshest a lot less waste and the food produce we can,” Hunter is fresher.” said.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, J U L Y 3 1

CIVIC

Eastside Yardwaste Recycling Drop-Off Site, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 3295 Turpin Lane. Hamilton County residents only. Presented by Hamilton County Environmental Services. 946-7734.

Newtown.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Summer Video Exercise Classes, 9:30 a.m.

Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave. Exercising with Angela Lansbury, Richard Simmons and more. Ages 18 and up. Free. 474-3100. Anderson Township.

FARMERS MARKET

Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 3950 Round Bottom Road. Plants, deli department, frozen custard, gift boxes, fruit baskets, strawberries, corn and other vegetables. Presented by Village of Newtown. 561-2004. Newtown.

FOOD & DRINK

Friday Night Grillouts, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Music

by Ben Alexander. Lake Isabella, 10174 LovelandMadeira Road.

Outdoor covered patio or air-conditioned dining area.

Includes specialty, à la carte and children’s dinners. Music, fishing demonstrations and naturalist’s wildlife programs. $3.75-$8.85; parking permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 791-1663. Symmes Township.

Summer Wine Sampling and Entertainment Series, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Harmony Hill Vineyards and Estate Winery, 2534 Swings Corner Point Isabel Road. 50 cents per sample. 734-3548. Bethel.

HAPPY HOURS

Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Shooters Sports Grill, 780 Loveland Miamiville Road. 7747007. Loveland.

Happy Hour, 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Latitudes, 7426 Beechmont Ave., Suite 201. Drink specials.

233-9888. Anderson Township.

RECREATION

All-Night Fishing, 8 p.m. Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road. Rent rowboat or bring your own. Four horsepower or less electric and gas motors permitted. Fishing ticket good for 12 hours. Light visible 360 degrees required on boats after dark. All ages. $9.50 for 12-hour permit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60 and up; rowboat rental $9.39 six hours, $11.27 12 hours; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 791-1663.

Symmes Township.

S A T U R D A Y, A U G . 1

BUSINESS MEETINGS

Ohio Valley Decorative Artists Meeting and Class, 9 a.m. Jeanne Fein teaches how to paint a “Boo Bell.” Bring water bin, tracing paper, black graphite transfer paper, old sock, angle brush, small No. 6 or No. 8 flat brush and liner. New England Club, 8135 Beechmont Ave. Class begins at 10 a.m. $15, $10 members. Presented by Ohio Valley Decorative Artists. 752-8462. Anderson Township.

CIVIC

Eastside Yardwaste Recycling Drop-Off Site, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 946-7734. Newtown.

FARMERS MARKET

Harmony Hill Vineyards ‘Market On The Hill’, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Harmony Hill Vineyards and Estate Winery, 2534 Swings Corner Point Isabel Road. Unique “All Ohio Proud” market. Local beef, lamb, vegetables, eggs, cheese, artisan breads and wine. 734-3548.

Bethel.

Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.

Wilfert Farms, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Wilfert Farms, 3135 Lindale Mount Holly Road.

Fresh-picked fruits and vegetables that are harvested several times each day and kept under refrigeration. 797-8344. Amelia.

Batavia Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Batavia Township, Main and Depot streets.

Vegetables, fruits and eggs. 876-2418.

Batavia.

MUSIC - R&B

Basic Truth, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Latitudes, 7426 Beechmont Ave., Suite 201. Ages 21 and up. Free. 233-9888.

Anderson Township.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Murder Mystery Dinner, 6:30 p.m. “Curse of the Circus Train.” Sweetwine Banquet Center at the Vineyard, 600 Nordyke Road. $33.50.

Reservations required, available online. Presented by Hamilton County Park District.

Through Aug. 21. 521-7275. Anderson Township.

PUBLIC HOURS

Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-7 a.m. Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road. Full-service boathouse with rowboat rentals. Open fishing year-round in 28-acre lake with outdoor fishing pier from dusk to dawn. $9.50 for 12-hour permit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60 and up; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Symmes Township.

Loveland Castle, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Loveland Castle, 12025 Shore Road. Small-scale, authentic castle. Picnic area. Group tours and special events available $3. 683-4686.

Symmes Township.

Wetland Adventure Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road. Wet playground with 16-foot tree with two slides, great blue heron, frogs, turtles and flowers that spray water. $2 ages 2-12; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275.

Anderson Township.

REUNIONS

New Richmond High School Class of 1999 Reunion, 7 p.m.-midnight, Great Scott, 1020 Ohio Pike. Food and drinks available. Free. Registration required at nrhs.classof99@gmail.com Presented by New Richmond High School. 319-9590.

Withamsville.

S U N D A Y, A U G . 2

CIVIC

Eastside Yardwaste Recycling Drop-Off Site, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 946-7734. Newtown.

FARMERS MARKET

Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.

MUSIC - RELIGIOUS

Michael Robert, 6 p.m. First Baptist Church of Newtown, 6944 Main St. Christian recording artist performs. 561-5213. Newtown.

PUBLIC HOURS

Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 683-5692.

Loveland.

Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Lake Isabella, 521-7275. Symmes Township.

Loveland Castle, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Loveland Castle, 683-4686. Symmes Township.

Wetland Adventure Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Woodland Mound, 521-7275.

Anderson Township.

RECREATION

Little Miami River Kayak Trip, 11 a.m. Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road.

Begins at Lake Isabella, continues 7.5 miles down river. All equipment provided. Bring lunch. Must complete Quick Start program prior to trip. $25, $20 ages 6-18. Registration required, available online. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-2345.

Symmes Township.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Health Screening, 9 a.m.-noon, Homan Chiropractic, 4380 Glen Este-Withamsville Road.

Blood pressure, height, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free.

Appointment recommended. 753-6325.

Eastgate.

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FOOD & DRINK

Summer Wine Sampling and Entertainment Series, 2 p.m.-9 p.m. Harmony Hill Vineyards and Estate Winery, 734-3548.

Bethel.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

New Richmond Concert Series, 7 p.m.

Music by Big Monday Night Band. The Bandstand, George and Susanna Way. Free. Presented by Village of New Richmond. 5534146. New Richmond.

PUBLIC HOURS

Bethel Historical Society & Museum, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Bethel Historical Society Museum, State Route 125 and Main Street. Space in Grant Memorial Building holds historical documents and memorabilia of Bethel area.

Also open by appointment. Free, donations accepted. 753-8672. Bethel.

Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 201 Riverside Drive. Bonaventure House with exhibits, gift shop and library, 1797 Rich Log Cabin and 1879 Bishop-Coleman Gazebo. $3.

683-5692. Loveland.

Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-7 a.m. Lake Isabella, 521-7275. Symmes Township.

Loveland Castle, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Loveland Castle, 683-4686. Symmes Township.

Wetland Adventure Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Woodland Mound, 521-7275.

Anderson Township.

RECREATION

All-Night Fishing, 8 p.m. Lake Isabella, 7911663. Symmes Township.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Sunday Worship Service, 11 a.m.-noon, Greater Cincinnati Worship Center, 8290 Batavia Pike. 543-3594. Newtown.

Traditional Worship Service, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Anderson Hills United Methodist Church, 7515 Forest Road. Sanctuary. 2314172. Anderson Township.

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The Clermont County Historical Society is hosting Bethel Historical Society and Museum hours from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Bethel Historical Society Museum, Ohio 125 and Main Street, Bethel. The space in the Grant Memorial Building holds historical documents and memorabilia of the Bethel area. The museum is also open by appointment.

Admission is free; donations accepted. Call 753-8672.

Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Graeter’s, 8533 Beechmont Ave. Discounts, smoothie tastings, giveaways, “Cone Hole,” “Pin the Cherry on the Sundae,” trivia and more. All ages. 721-3323. Cherry Grove.

HAPPY HOURS

Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Shooters Sports Grill, 774-7007. Loveland.

PUBLIC HOURS

Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Lake Isabella, 521-7275. Symmes Township.

Loveland Castle, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Loveland Castle, 683-4686. Symmes Township.

Wetland Adventure Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Woodland Mound, 521-7275.

Anderson Township.

T U E S D A Y, A U G . 4

CIVIC

Eastside Yardwaste Recycling Drop-Off Site, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 946-7734. Newtown.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Eastside Yardwaste Recycling Drop-Off Site, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 946-7734. Newtown.

Buttons and Bows Round Dance Club, 7:30 p.m. Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave. Phase III-IV round dance club for experienced dancers. Ballroom figures: waltz, two-step, cha, rumba, tango and bolero. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427.

Anderson Township.

EXERCISE CLASSES

DANCE CLASSES

M O N D A Y, A U G . 3

CIVIC

Zumba Fitness Class, 6:30 p.m. Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road. $5. 379-4900. Anderson Township.

Summer Video Exercise Classes, 9:30 a.m.

Anderson Senior Center, 474-3100.

Anderson Township.

FARMERS MARKET

Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.

FOOD & DRINK

Herbal Delights Luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 201 Riverside Drive, Richardson History House. With Nancy and Mike Rumping portraying Simon and Betsy Kenton. Tea time dress. Vendors, tours, dulcimer music and raffle. Benefits Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum. $20. Reservations required. 683-5692. Loveland.

Choreographed Ballroom Dance Class, 7 p.m. Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave. Ballroom figures: waltz, two-step, cha, rumba, tango and more. Beginners welcome. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427.

Anderson Township.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Zumba Fitness, 7 p.m. Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1950 Nagel Road. Combining music with dynamic exercise moves. 2183474. Anderson Township.

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W E D N E S D A Y, A U G . 5

CIVIC

Eastside Yardwaste Recycling Drop-Off Site, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 946-7734. Newtown.

FARMERS MARKET

Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.

Wilfert Farms, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Wilfert Farms, 797-8344. Amelia.

Farmer’s Market, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Municipal Parking Lot, 6876 Main Street, Presented by Village of Newtown. 825-2280. Village of Newtown.

Batavia Farmers Market, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Batavia Township, 876-2418. Batavia.

T H U R S D A Y, A U G . 6

CIVIC

Eastside Yardwaste Recycling Drop-Off Site, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 9467734. Newtown.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Clermont County Genealogical Society Picnic, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Sycamore Park, 4200 Ohio 132. Bring a picnic item. Kim Simmons presents “History of the Simmons Family.”

Presented by Clermont County Genealogical Society. 723-3423. Batavia.

FARMERS MARKET

Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.

FOOD & DRINK

Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Graeter’s, 721-3323. Cherry Grove.

HAPPY HOURS

Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Shooters Sports Grill, 774-7007. Loveland.

FILMS

Movies in the Park, 8 p.m. “Hotel for Dogs.”

Juilfs Park, 8249 Clough Pike. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and view movie under stars. Movies start at dusk. Free. Presented

by Anderson Park District. 388-4513.

Anderson Township.

FOOD & DRINK

Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Graeter’s, 721-3323. Cherry Grove.

PUBLIC HOURS

Wetland Adventure Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Woodland Mound, 521-7275.

Anderson Township.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Whole In My Heart Military Support, 7 p.m. Union Township Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road, downstairs. For military and families coping with stress and PTSD. Free.

Presented by Whole In My Heart Military Support. 752-2921. Union Township.

FARMERS MARKET

Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004.

Newtown.

FOOD & DRINK

Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Graeter’s, 721-3323. Cherry Grove.

HAPPY HOURS

Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Shooters Sports Grill, 774-7007. Loveland.

PUBLIC HOURS

PROVIDED

The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company puts on the comedy about a man who really likes the thought of getting married in “Engaged.” It is July 30-Aug. 2 and Aug. 6-9, at the company, 719 Race St., downtown. Tickets are $20-$26. Call 513-3812273 or visit www.cincyshakes.com.

Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Lake Isabella, 521-7275. Symmes Township.

Loveland Castle, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Loveland Castle, 683-4686. Symmes Township.

Wetland Adventure Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Woodland Mound, 521-7275.

Anderson Township.

PROVIDED

Macy’s Music Festival Cincinnati will be held at Paul Brown Stadium at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1. Fantasia, pictured, Anita Baker, John Legend, Robin Thicke and more are scheduled to perform. For tickets, visit www.macysmusicfestival.com.

Life

Summertime and the living is … ? ness a way of doing violence to ourselves, “There is a pervasive form of contemporary violence … and that is activism and overwork.

The rush and pressure of modern life are a form, perhaps the most common form, of its innate violence. To allow oneself to be carried away by a multitude of conflicting concerns, to surrender to too many demands, to want to help everyone in everything, is to succumb to violence. It destroys our own inner capacity for peace.”

Summertime is freneticisms antidote. It’s the time for which hammocks and lawn chairs were made, bicycles, tree-lined walking paths, picnic baskets and the song lyrics “slow down, you move too fast, you gotta make the morning last.”

Notice: St. Benedict, the monk

who founded the Benedictine Order, had a novel approach to help his novices live in the present moment – which is the only place we really live.

During their novitiate he asked them to temporarily take a special vow – Fidelity To The Present Moment. It meant a deliberate, concentrated giving of attention to what is immediately before you.

“Age quod agis,” in Latin, “Do what you are doing.”

He wanted them to notice and feel even the mundane. If washing dishes, notice the look and feel of the swirling soapy water, the sound, the smoothness, the comforting circular motion of their hand.

This vow of attention required them to let go of the tendency of trying to do multiple things at once

(no praise for multitaskers), of acting thoughtlessly, or to live in the past and worry over the future.

The present moment has a fullness all its own.

Take off your shoes: Literally and figuratively summer says “Take off your shoes and walk in the grass, feel the earth on which you live, take a deep breath. Life’s too short for tight shoes. Loosen up and stop frowning. Touch the earth, the trees and flowers. At least for awhile resign as General Manager of The Universe.”

Many burdens we carry are not even ours to carry. Summertime says “Take that load off your shoulders and let me refresh you.”

Enjoy: That’s what the table server says as he or she places our food before us, “Enjoy!” We like the invitation. God says the same

thing as he spreads before us the smorgasbord of life that Genesis says he found so good.

One of my favorite prayers in a Sunday Father Lou Mass says: Guntzelman “Lord, open our eyes to see Perspectives your hand at work in the splendor of creation and in the beauty of human life.

Touched by your hand, our world is holy. Help us to cherish the gifts that surround us, to share your blessings with our brothers and sisters, and to experience the joy of life in your presence.”

To which I say a great, “Amen!”

Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

Make sure debt is yours before you pay it four years old. It was for an unpaid parking lot fee.

B u t , upon close examinaHoward Ain tion she the Hey Howard! found license number for the car listed never belonged to her.

“If they had the correct license number then I would say, ‘Well, this could possibly be something legitimate.’ But it’s not,” she said.

Although she wrote the bill collector and disputed the bill, it didn’t seem to make any difference.

“Just recently I received another letter from them.

This letter is not different than the first one, so this is not in response to what I wrote,” Martin said.

So I told Martin to send another letter to the bill collector saying she doesn’t owe the debt – and send the letter by registered mail so they have to sign for it. That way you have proof they received it.

She did that and has not heard from them again.

Web has foreclosure details The Clermont County Save Our Homes Task Force now has a Web site for citizens needing foreclosure prevention information.

The site, www.ClermontSaveOurHomes.org, has contact information for numerous services and agencies that can help homeowners develop strategies to remain in their home. The site also includes

links to video programs about various types of assistance available, including the Clermont Common Pleas Court Foreclosure Mediation Program that was launched last year.

A brochure, available to download on the Web site, is being placed in Clermont libraries, government buildings, civic centers, and senior/veterans’ centers.

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you need to send such a letter to protect your rights.

If you feel the debt is not yours, tell the bill collector in writing to provide proof it belongs to you. Do not admit the debt is yours unless you are sure.

Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

Rodenberg goes to Washington

Sheriff A.J. “Tim” Rodenberg recently took a family trip to Washington, D.C. They stopped by U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt’s office for a visit and tour of the Capitol. In the photo are, from left: Schmidt, Sue McPhillips, Don McPhillips, Rodenberg, Kathy Rodenberg. Sitting is Mary McPhillips. The McPhillips are Kathy Rodenberg’s mother, brother and sister.

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During these tough economic times many people are faced with unpaid debts.

In addition to bills you truly owe, you may also be hit with collection letters from companies who just hope you’ll pay.

Some of these are socalled Zombie debts, those more than seven years old that have been sold to debt collection companies.

Such bills often don’t belong to you, but are sent anyway because so many years have gone by and people have moved.

Nancy Beasley of Sharonville got such a bill for a debt dating back to 1994.

“I went to the Web site of the bill collection company and there’s no Web site listed. All I found were links to complaints,” she said.

This bill collector wanted Beasley to pay more than $2,000, for a bill belonging to a company of which she never heard.

“So I called the company and told them and they said they would erase the debt. I just want other people to be aware of these letters coming out,” Beasley said.

Clara E. Martin of Anderson Township also got a collection letter for a debt that’s

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I wouldn’t be surprised if Psalm 23 was written in summertime.

You know how it goes, “He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he refreshes my soul.”

Summer invites tranquility, feeling at one with nature, choosing some positive and relaxing times in our lives. Here are some of the lessons of summer.

Slow down: “There is more to life than increasing its speed,” said Gandhi. Most of us moderns feel obsessively driven.

We stay on the treadmill all year long. We fear the silence of solitude or experience a certain personal guilt if our list of expectations isn’t accomplished immediately.

Contemplative monk Thomas Merton considered excessive busy-

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Chocolate ’chips’ in to elevate zucchini bread

I’ve been picking my Italian round zucchini, my Lebanese zucchini and my regular zucchini every day.

I’ll make stuffed zucchini for supper tonight and if I have time, a chocolate zucchini bread. I wanted to share that recipe since it’s a little different than the norm.

Chocolate zucchini bread/cake

From an anonymous reader. I haven’t tried this yet but it looks delicious.

Let me know how you like it. It’s a cross between a bread and a cake, so either name is appropriate.

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I made this for the grandkids and they (and the adults) loved it.

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*Water vs. Juice for kids in sports: For Bill, a Northeast Suburban Life reader, whose kids are playing sports. Hydration is paramount. If an activity lasts less than one hour, water is fine.

If it lasts 60 to 90 minutes or longer, a 6 to 8 percent carbohydrate sports drink or diluted fruit juice (to dilute juice from concentrate – and try to use 100 percent juice – use at least twice the water recommended) is good. * Information from “The Official Snack Guide for Beleaguered Sports Parents� which yours truly, along with three talented colleagues, wrote!

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The skies were smiling when a full contingent of golfers hit the course at the annual Clermont 20/20, Inc. Golf Scramble fundraiser held Monday, June 22, at Legendary Run Golf Course. “It was hot, but the over-

cast sky kept the sun from beating down and making it miserable for the golfers,� said Frankie Hughart, office manager of Clermont 20/20, Inc. The Mercy Hospital Clermont foursome, Tom Baker,

Michelle Flannery, Pete Gemmer and Brad Bertke took first place. Midwestern Plumbing foursome, Chris Wilson, Brad Sprague, Brett Mullins and Brett Jackson gave them a run for the money, coming in second.

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Brad Sprague, Midwestern Plumbing, won longest drive for the males. Jennifer Pund, The Midland Company, won longest drive for the women. And Mike Jacunski, Park National Bank, won the long putt.

Archie Wilson and Gene Hehemann of Midwestern Plumbing sponsored the event. Golden Rule Catering provided lunch.

Duke Energy kept everyone hydrated, and Clermont 20/20’s own LEAD Clermont Graduates of 2009 provided a pork tenderloin, chicken, corn on the cob dinner.

Other major sponsors were Kinker-Eveleigh Insurance and Mercy Hospital Clermont. Baskets with donated items from various community contributors were put together for the raffle.

Proceeds from the outing support the work of the Clermont 20/20 Leadership Development programs and its graduates, Clermont Educational Opportunities-College Access Program, the High School Mentoring Program, Community Development, the Clean and Green Program, and the Salute to Leaders Annual Recognition Ceremony.

Clermont 20/20 Inc., a local nonprofit organization, is committed to its mission to serve as a catalyst to bring people and organizations together to improve the quality of life in Clermont County.

For more information about the programs and work of Clermont 20/20, Inc., visit www.clermont2020.org or call 7539222.

Religion Clough United Methodist

The church is hosting a “Nearly New” Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 8. There will be a $3 Bag Sale starting 10 a.m. Saturday.

The sale includes gently used quality items such as clothing, toys, furniture, household items and more.

Proceeds from the sale will go to support the church’s 2010 Jamaica Mission Trip.

The church is hosting Outdoor Family Movie Night at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. All ages are invited to view a family friendly movie. Bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit on.

Donations will be accepted for the church’s 2010 Jamaica Mission Trip and concessions will be sold.

In case of rain, the movie will be shown in the church family room.

The church is hosting a “Jam for Jamaica” Concert from 8 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. The concert is open to teens in seventh-12th grade. The concert features the band Midnight Silence. Students should bring their school ID cards if possible. Admission is $5 per person and concessions will be sold.

Proceeds will benefit the church’s 2010 Jamaica Mission Team. Contact Beth Price at 910-4568.

The church is hosting Clough Unplugged, an additional midweek service. The informal “comeas-you-are” service is from 7 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 20. Nursery care is provided.

The summer sermon series is

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“Facebook Pages of Old Testament Friends.” Call the church office at 231-4301 or visit www.cloughchurch.org.

The church is at 2010 Wolfangel Road, Anderson Township; 2314301; www.cloughchurch.org.

ter. The event celebrates their 207th anniversary. Bring seating, a covered dish, pictures and stories to share. There will also be a pie and cake-making contest.

The church is at 85 West Main St., Amelia; 753-5761.

Community Church of Nazarene

Fox Farm

The church will host Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter Ohio 2099 Batavia. Meetings are from 5:30-6:30 p.m. each Thursday.

The church is at 4650 Ohio 132, Batavia; 575-9155.

First Baptist Church of Amelia

The church is hosting the Homecoming Anniversary Celebration at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, in the shel-

The farm is hosting an Outdoor Gospel Sing from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. The concert features Gospel Messingers, Work In Progress, Back to the Cross, Harpers, 4 Ever His and The Ferrens. Everyone is welcome; the event is free.

The farm is located at 5489 Newtonsville Hutchinson Road, Batavia; 625-1045.

Laurel United Methodist

The church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and church worship at 11 a.m. Sundays.

The church is at 1888 Laurel-Lindale Road, Laurel; 553-3043.

Locust Corner United Methodist Church

The church hosts Sunday School at 9 a.m. and Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sundays.

The church is at Locust Corner and Wagner roads, Pierce Township; 752-8459.

True Church of God

A concert will be 7 p.m. the third Friday of each month, featuring new bands and artists. Free food and

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music. Call Angel at 513-8760527 or 734-7671.

The church is at 513 Market St., New Richmond.

Vineyard Eastgate Community Church

The church is hosting Praise in the Park from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Burke Park in Bethel. It is a free Christian concert featuring contemporary Christian music the band Alter East. The event also includes festivities including volleyball, cornhole, basketball and contests with prizes. It is a free family friendly event. Bring lunch and seating.

The church is at 1005 Batavia Pike, Glen Este; 753-1993.

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ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHRISTIAN - CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

FRIENDSHIP Lutheran Church (ECLA)

Growing our Faith, Family & Friends Sunday Worship 10:00AM (Child Care Available) Sunday School (Ages 3-12) 9:30AM

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

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CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH 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 in Bethel 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

BAPTIST BATAVIA BAPTIST TEMPLE

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

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

Reaching the Heart of Clermont County

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

1300 White Oak Road Amelia, Ohio 513-752-5265

CHURCH OF CHRIST Bethel Church of Christ

Traditional Worship 8:30am Contemporary Worship 11am Sunday School 9:45am 125 E Plane St Bethel OH 734.2232 www.bethelchurchofchrist.com

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

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

A fellowship where God changes people for life. Come visit us!

2545 Highway 50 Owensville, OH 45160 513-732-2324 Sunday School 9:00am Childrens Church 10:00am Worship 10:00am Contemporary and traditional with live music and multi-media.

CHURCH OF GOD GOSHEN CHURCH OF GOD

Real People...In a Real Church...

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

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 Morrning 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.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FELICITY

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3052 ST. RT. 132 AMELIA, OH 45102 Pastor John Davis 797-4189

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

www.lindalebaptist.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Bernadette Church 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

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 We’re trying a New Blend

Amelia United Methodist Church “To Become and Make Disciples Of Christ”

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EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 9:00am Worship 10:30am

Trinity United Methodist

Children’s Worship and Childcare 10:30am Corner of Old SR 74 and Amelia-Olive Branch Rd 732-1400 http://www.emmanuel-umc.com

ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH & ST. THOMAS NURSERY SCHOOL

6635 Loveland-Miamiville Rd. (across from Oasis Golf Course) Ph. 513-677-9866 www.epiphanyumc.org Contemporary Services: Saturdays 5pm & Sundays 9:00am Traditional Service: Sunday - 10:30 am

Faith United Methodist Church 180 North Fifth Street, Batavia, Ohio David W. Phaneuf - Minister 732-2027 Sunday School 9:15am; Worship 10:30am Nursery Provided United Methodist Youth, Men & Women Organizations Handicap Accessibility www.gbgm-umc.org//faith-batavia

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

Located at 19 East Main Street (St. Rt. 125 & Church St.) Amelia, Ohio

513.753.6770

Sunday School Class 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

Children’s & Junior Church During Service Infant / Toddler Nursery Available

AUMY! Youth Group grades 6 to 12

Sunday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Come Join Us….

Marc Quinter, Pastor

Contemporary and Traditional live Worship Music and Multimedia

Nursery provided for all services

LINDALE BAPTIST CHURCH

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

OWENSVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST

www.houseofrestoration.org

212 Prather Rd. Felicity, OH Pastor: Chad Blevins 876-2565 Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Worship 10:45am Sunday Eve. Childrens Mission 6:00pm Sunday Eve. Adult Discipleship 6:00pm Sunday Eve. Worship 7:00pm Wed. Eve. Adult Bible Study 7:00pm

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www.cloughpike.com

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

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

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

513.768.8614

5910 Price Road, Milford 831-3770

Real Life Assembly of God 2300 Old SR. 32, Batavia, OH 45103 513-735-4228 Sundays Adult Service 10:30am Super Church 10:30am Royal Rangers 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study, Youth Group & Kids Club 7:00pm Tuesday & Thursday Joe’s Place Teen Center 1:00-4:00pm Real People, Real Issues, Real Life

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B elfast U n ited M eth o d ist C h u rch 2297 St. Rt. 131 Goshen, Ohio Rev. Ronald Slater, Pastor 724-2715 Sunday W orship 9:15am Sunday School 10:30am Nursery, Junior Church

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

100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park,OH 831-2052 www.stthomasepiscopal.org Saturday: 5:00pm Holy Eucharist Sunday 7:45am Holy Eucharist* 8:34am Summer Breakfast 10:00am Holy Eucharist* 11:00am Fellowship & Refreshments *Child care available

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

THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN

PASTORS: Bill Bowdle -Sr. Pastor Steve Fultz - Assoc. Pastor; Dustin Nimmo - Youth Pastor Janet Bowdle - Children’s Pastor

MT MORIAH UNITED METHODIST 681 Mt. Moriah Dr, Withamsville

513-752-1333 Worship: 9:00am & 10:30am Sundays We Love Children:

Ark of Learning Preschool and Child Care, Youth G roup (7-12 grades)

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Owensville United Methodist Church

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

Sunday day Worship Service......8:30am, 10:30am 10:30 Sunday School.......................9:30am w/nursery & children’s church A special prayer and healing service on the 1st Sunday evening of each month at 7:00pm

Pastor Mike Smith

513-732-2211

Place orders by August 9 Pick up Aug 15, 10am-noon

Morning Worship 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Evening Worship 6 p.m.

High Voltage Youth 6 p.m.

513-735-2555

www.kingswayfellowship.com

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

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

330 Gay Street, Williamsburg, OH 45176

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

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

NAZARENE

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

THE SALVATION ARMY Worship & Service Center 87 N. Market Street Batavia, OH 45103

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Church of the Nazarene Rev. Scott Wade, Senior Pastor Rev. Dale Noel, Chaplain & Care Pastor Mark Owen, Director of Music and Worship Mitch Scott, Director of Youth SUNDAY: Sunday School (All Ages)....................... 9:30am Celebration of Worship.........................10:30am Children’s Worship.

(1st-6th Grades).................. ...........10:30am Bible Study............................................6:00pm Youth Worship........................................6:00pm Special Music each week Nursery Care Provided Handicapped Accessible MONDAY: Ladies’ Prayer Group.................10:30am WEDNESDAY: Adults Prayer Meeting............................7:00pm Youth Small Group - ages 12-18............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 FIRST CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 6208 Guinea Pike, Milford, OH 45150 Pastor Melvin Moore Church: 513-575-5450 A Loving Church in Jesus Name Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am Thur. Prayer & Bible Study 7:00pm Nursery Provided for Sunday Morning Worship

513-732-6241 - www.salvos.com/Batavia Sunday School 10:00am- Worship 11:00am Captain Aaron A. Boone, Sr. Captain Amber S. Boone Commanding Officers/Ministers

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vineyard eastgate community church Located @ 1005 Old S.R. 74 (@ Tealtown Rd. in Eastgate)

Sunday Services 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 AM

513.753.1993 vineyardeastgate.org

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

Men and Women’s groups, Active Seniors “Vagabonds” that gather and travel Pastor: Randy Lowe

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

LPCUSA@fuse.net

PRESBYTERIAN CALVIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Amelia/Withamsville - 3mi. East of I-275 1177 West Ohio Pike (SR125)-Phone 752-2525 Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am

Rev. James R. Steiner, Interim Pastor Nursery care provided www.calvinpresbyterianchurch.com

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

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United Methodist Church

Where Faith and Life Bond for Blessing

25 Amelia Olive Branch Rd.

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

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301 Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery Thursday “Unplugged” Service 7:00pm 6/11-8/20, with Nursery

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Bethel Journal

Community

July 30, 2009

Grange members will be at fair Howdy folks, The good news is Ruth Ann is doing good we have an appointment each Tuesday to check her blood.

Last Wednesday there was a meeting at the Batavia Station for a Public Employees Retirement Inc. These meetings are very good for the retired folks from the state of Ohio. The next meeting will be Sept.

16 at the same place. We meet at 11:30 a.m. to eat and the food is good. Then the meeting is at noon.

At this meeting there will be a speaker from Columbus and he will be talking about the changes on our health insurance for the coming year. You folks who are retired from the state of Ohio employment try to make this meeting. I realize

times are tough, but we retirees need to keep up on the changes made to our insurance, so if you need more information you may call us and try to get involved with this P.E.R.I. group.

Last Thursday afternoon we went grocery shopping for one of the shut-ins we shop for. Then the Kinners from the Riverside Coffee Mill in Batavia came over to get some lumber. We had sawed some for them to build a new fence at their home. They also had some stored here they will use other ways.

The coffee shop is doing a good business. They have good sandwiches, soups, salads and homemade pies, brownies, cookies and muffins, along with a great

variety of drinks, not just coffee. So if you want a good lunch stop in and see them. Jamie will greet you with a beautiful smile.

Friday evening the Monroe Grange and the Clermont Pomona Grange had a picnic at the Lytles out of Batavia. I always thought July was a hot month. Now I was wrong. The picnic was outside but then the cold wind came up and the business meeting was moved into their house. We thank them for their hospitality.

The Pomona Grange held an election of officers for the next two years. This Pomona Grange is made up of the three Granges of Clermont, Highland and Clinton counties. The new master is from Highland County. His name is Mark Naylor. The

slate of officers is made up from members from each Grange.

Saturday the Monroe Grange served food at the Brunner sale on Ohio 222 out of Batavia. This is always a good way for the Grange to make extra money for the projects the Grange donates to. Some of those things are the Clermont County Homeless Shelter, the Free Store in Bethel, the deaf schools, making pillow cases for the child cancer patients, Christmas presents for senior citizens of Bethel and many more.

The Grange is a very busy organization and do so much for the community, so if you would like to be involved give Robert Evans in Batavia a call. He is the

membership chairman. The Monroe Grange also sponsors a Junior Grange for children 5 to 14 years of age, they have 20 members now and are making projects to be displayed at the Clermont County Fair. The Fair is now through Aug. 1.

Stop and see the Grange booths under the grandstand.

The fishing is still good with stripers, crappies, bass and catfish being the most fish being caught. We haven’t been on the lake much this year but with Ruth Ann feeling better and with most of the garden fenced in to keep the deer out and the grass seems to be slowing down, so we might get to go fishing, we hope.

The Bethel Lions Club

had a concert at Burke Park last George Saturday Rooks evening. The entertainOle ment was by Fisherman Drive Beljin and his daughter Anna. They were wonderful and Anna has a beautiful voice and a beautiful young lady. Her dad played the guitar and was wonderful. They will be at the Harmony Hill Winery July 31 out of Bethel.

Start your week by going to the church of your choice and praise the Good Lord.

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

Mercy Clermont helps students Six local high school students pursuing a degree in healthcare are deserving recipients of the Mercy Hospital Clermont medical staff scholarships.

High school graduates Erica Amato, Kari Brooks, Lindsey Huxel, Jessica Lehn, Bradley Mummert and Hannah Rogers have earned the 2009 Mercy Hospital Cler-

mont medical staff scholarships.

This marks the fourth year the Mercy Hospital medical staff has awarded the scholarships, which are each worth $1,000. They are awarded to high school seniors who are interested in entering a healthcare-related field upon graduation. The selection process is competitive and is based on criteria such as a letter of recommendation, community service, academic achievement and financial assistance.

In the past, the medical staff scholarship has only been awarded to four or five

students. “The scholarship recipients were so exceptional that the scholarship committee decided to present six awards this year,� said Dr. Robert Lambert, associate medical director at Mercy Hospital Clermont. “We are proud to award these scholarships to such promising students. Healthcare is a hot field, and it is exciting for these young people to be passionate about joining the field.�

Erica Amato graduated from Glen Este High School and has her sights set on becoming a general practitioner. Amato has served as a volunteer in several areas

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Kari Brooks is a graduate of Bethel-Tate High School and plans to attend UC Cler-

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Brooks has completed some of the required science courses at UC Clermont and is excited to be fully immersed in UC’s nursing program.

Lindsey Huxel graduated from Clermont Northeastern High School and plans on earning a bachelors degree in nursing at Northern Kentucky University, but has long-term goals of becoming a pediatric nurse. A devoted athlete, Huxel received the Most Valuable Player award and was selected as Southern Buckeye American Athletic Conference 2nd Team All Star.

Jessica Lehn is a graduate of Amelia High School and plans to obtain a bachelors degree in nursing. She would like to become a midwife.

Lehn served as president of the National Honor Society and student council and was a member of the high school gifted program.

Bradley Mummert graduated from Clermont Northeastern and has the goal of becoming a physician’s assistant. In addition to participating in sports, Mummert was a leader on the student senate and serves as a camp counselor at Woodland Lakes Christian Camp.

Hannah Rogers is a graduate of Goshen High School and is pursuing a degree in music therapy. While in high school, Rogers used music therapy to help calm an autistic child, leading Rogers to discover her unique career path.

For more information about the Mercy Hospital Clermont Medical Staff Scholarships, call 732-8200.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Keith Jones, 29, 3537 Island Trail, Williamsburg, mechanic/maintenance, and Megan Birt, 24, 3537 Island Trail, Williamsburg, nurse.

Bryon Cox, 46, 1794 Jones Florer, Bethel, select service inspector, and Sandra Lukemire, 48, 22 Courthouse Green, Batavia, phlebotomist.

Ian Dickhaus, 20, 3488 Inez Ave., Bethel, warehouse worker, and Michelle Bradley, 21, 3225 Sugartree Road, Bethel.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden – needs volunteers in the volunteer education program. Volunteers will receive training, invitations to special events and a monthly newsletter, among other benefits. There are numerous volunteer opportunities now available, including: “Ask Me” Station Program, Slide Presenters Program, Tour Guide Program, Animal Handlers Program, CREW Education Program. Each area has its own schedule and requirements. Certified training is also required. Must be 18 or older and have a high school degree or GED diploma. For more information, call the zoo’s education department at 559-7752, or e-mail volunteereducator@cincinnatizoo.o rg, or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org.

Grailville – needs volunteers for the garden in Loveland. Volunteer days are 9 a.m.-noon selected Saturdays through November. For a complete list visit www.grailville.org or call 683-2340. Volunteers will work in the kitchen and herb gardens. No experience is needed, volunteers may participate once or for the entire season. Volunteers should bring gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, footwear that can get dirty and a snack if desired.

Tools are provided.

Granny’s Garden School – needs help in the garden. Granny’s is growing produce for needy families in the area, with support from the Greenfield Plant Farm. Greenfield Plant Farm donated their surplus tomato and green pepper plants to the Granny’s Garden School program.

Granny is seeking help with maintaining the gardens, planting and harvesting more produce.

Granny’s is at Loveland Primary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. Call 324-2873 or e-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net, or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com.

GRRAND – Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs takes in needy displaced, abandoned or unclaimed stray golden retrievers and places them in volunteer foster homes until adoptive families are found. Call 1-866-981-2251 and leave your name and phone. Visit www.ggrand.org. E-mail www.cincygrrand@yahoo.com.

League For Animal Welfare – A no-kill shelter, needs volunteers 16 and older to help socialize cats and 18 and older to socialize and walk dogs. Other opportunities available. Call 735-2299, ext. 3.

Save the Animals Foundation – Needs people 18 and older to staff its shelter for homeless cats and dogs. Call 378-0300 for cats and 588-6609 for dogs.

Tri State County Animal Response Team (CART) – Is at 11216 Gideon Lane in Sycamore Township. Meetings are open to the public. Visit www.tristatecart.com for monthly subjects or more information. Call 702-8373.

Education

Change a life – Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation needs. Call 621READ. Cincinnati Reads – a volunteer tutoring program working with K-4 students in Cincinnati Public Schools.

Volunteers receive free training to work one-on-one with children who are struggling to read. Call 621-7323 or e-mail Jayne Martin Dressing, jdressing@lngc.org.

Clermont 20/20 – and its college access program, Clermont Educational Opportunities, offer a mentoring program that matches adults to work with a group of high school students from local high schools. Volunteers are needed to become mentors to help students stay in school and prepare to graduate with a plan for their next step. Call Terri Rechtin at 753-9222 or 673-3334 (cell) or e-mail mentor@clermont2020.org for more information.

Granny’s Garden School – Volunteers needed from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays to work on behind-thescenes projects. Volunteers also needed to help with developing Web pages. Call 489-7099; Granny’s Hands-on Gardening Club is looking for new gardeners, to work with garden manager Suellyn Shupe. Experienced gardeners, come to share your expertise and enjoy the company of other gardeners while supporting the Granny’s Garden School program times: 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The school is located at the Loveland Primary and Elementary, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. E-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com.

Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development – Volunteers are needed for Adult Basic and Literacy Education classes and English to Speakers of Other Language classes.There are numerous sites and times available for volunteering. The next training dates are from 1-6:30 p.m, Wednesday, Aug. 26 and Wednesday, Sept. 2. Call 612-5830.

Inktank – Group looking for volunteers to help children and adults improve their skills in writing-based initiatives across the city. Call 542-0195.

Raymond Walters College – Needs volunteers to serve as tutors to skills enhancement students. The class meets from 1-4 p.m.

Wednesdays and from 5-8 p.m.

Thursdays. Call 745-5691.

The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Black Achievers Program that inspires and encourages teens of color toward paths of success is looking for caring professionals who want to make a difference, and for young people who can benefit from positive adult role models. Part of a national YMCA initiative, the local program incorporates mentoring, career exploration and college readiness; and helps students develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options. Volunteers, many of whom are sponsored by area companies, share their own personal insight and encouragement.

Contact Program Director Darlene Murphy at the Melrose YMCA, 961-3510 or visit www.myy.org.

YMCA – The Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA is looking for volunteer trail guides for school groups. Call 932-1424 or e-mail melittasmi@countrysideymca.org.

Entertainment

Business Volunteers for the Arts – BVA is accepting applications from business professionals with at least three years experience, interested in volunteering their skills within the arts community. Projects average six to eight months in length and can range from marketing or accounting to Web design or planning special events.

A one-day training program is provided to all accepted applicants.

Call 871-2787.

Center for Independent Living Options – Seeking volunteers to staff Art Beyond Boundaries, gallery for artists with disabilities. Volunteers needed noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m.

Saturday. Call 241-2600.

Cincinnati Museum Center – Needs volunteers to work in all three museums, the Cincinnati History Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science and the Cinergy Children’s Museum, and special exhibits. Call 287-7025.

Health care

American Diabetes Association – Seeks volunteers in its area office located downtown for clerical support, filling requests for educational materials from phone requests, data entry, special events support and coordinating the Health Fair.

Call 759-9330.

American Heart Association – Volunteers needed to assist with the American Heart Association’s cause campaigns, Power to End Stroke, Go Red For Women, Start!, and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Assignments include clerical work, event specific duties and community outreach.

Contact the American Heart Association at 281-4048 or e-mail ray.meyer@heart.org.

Bethesda North Hospital – Seeks volunteer musicians for music therapy, featuring soothing music. Call 8710783 or e-mail bnxmusic@fuse.net.

Also openings for volunteers in various areas. Call 745-1164.

Captain Kidney Educational Program – Needs volunteers one or more mornings or afternoons a month during the school year to educate children in first through sixth grades about kidney function and disease. Training provided. Call 961-8105.

Clermont Recovery Center – Needs volunteers to fill positions on the board of trustees. Clermont County residents interested in the problem of alcohol or drug abuse, especially persons in long-term recovery and their family members, are encouraged to apply.

Contact Barbara Adams Marin, CQI manager and communications coordinator, at 735-8123 or, Kim King, administrative assistant at 735-8144.

Crossroads Hospice – Seeking volunteers to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Call 793-5070.

Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care – is seeking volunteers in all Greater Cincinnati communities.

Evercare provides care for those facing end-of-life issues and personal support to their families. Volunteers needed to visit with patients and/or assist in administrative and clerical tasks. Volunteers may provide care wherever a patient resides, whether in a private home or nursing facility. Call 1-888-866-8286 or 682-4055.

Heartland Hospice – Seeking people with an interest in serving terminally ill clients and their families. Volunteers are needed for special projects such as crochet, knitting, making cards, and lap robes, as well as to make visits to patients.

Training provided to fit your schedule. Call Jacqueline at 731-6100, and Shauntay 831-5800 for information.

Hospice of Southwest Ohio – Seeks volunteers to help in providing hospice services, Call 770-0820, ext. 111 or e-mail ajones@hswo.org.

Hoxworth Blood Center – Hoxworth is recruiting people to help during community blood drives and blood donation centers in the area. Positions include: Blood drive hosts, greeters, blood donor recruiters and couriers. Call Helen Williams at 558-1292 or helen.williams@uc.edu.

The Jewish Hospital – 4777 E. Galbraith Road, Kenwood, needs adult volunteers to assist at the front window in the pharmacy and also to assist with clerical duties, sorting patient mail, etc. They also need volunteers to assist staff in the family lounge and information desk and a volunteer is also needed in the Cholesterol Center, 3200 Burnet Ave., to perform clerical duties. Shifts are available 9 a.m.7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Volunteers receive a free meal ticket for each day he or she volunteers four or more hours, plus free parking. Call 686-5330.

The hospital also needs adult volunteers to assist MRI staff and technologists at the reception desk of the Imaging Department in the Medical Office Building, located across from the hospital at 4750 East Galbraith Road. Volunteers are also needed to assist staff in the family lounge and at the information desk in the main hospital.

Shifts are available Monday through Friday. Call 686-5330.

Mercy Hospital Anderson – Seeks vol-

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unteers for the new patient services team, the Patient Partner Program. This team will provide volunteers with the opportunity to interact directly with the patients on a non-clinical level. Volunteers will receive special training in wheelchair safety, infection control, communication skills, etc. The volunteers will assist in the day-to-day non clinical functions of a nursing unit such as reading or praying with the patient; playing cards or watching TV with the patient; helping the patient select meals; running an errand; cutting the patient’s food. Call the Mercy Hospital Anderson Volunteer Department at 624-4676 to inquire about the Patient Partner Program.

Destiny Hospice – is seeking caring and compassionate people to make a difference in the life of a person living with terminal illness.

No special skills or experience needed; simply a willingness to help provide comfort and support.

Orientation is scheduled to fit the volunteer’s schedule. Opportunities are available throughout the Cincinnati, Middletown and Butler County area. Contact Anne at 554-6300, or ababcock@destinyhospice.com.

Wellness Community – Provides free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Volunteers needed to work at special events, health fairs, bulk mailings and other areas. Visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org and click on “volunteer” to sign up. Call 791-4060, ext. 19.

Miscellaneous

Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati – Seeking volunteer campaign assistant to plan workplace employee giving campaigns and campaign project support volunteers to assist with campaigns.

Call 475-0475 or e-mail info@cintishares.org.

Letter writers needed – for a fast growing non-profit organization.

Must be willing to encourage and cheer up an 8-year-old little boy, Chandler Miller, who is battling cancer. Miller has an inoperable tumor behind his left eye. No experience necessary. Please send “resume” to Chandler Miller c/o Team Chandler, P.O. Box 222, Goshen, OH 45122.

No experience necessary – Seeking volunteers to help with autism program based on the book “Son-Rise”

by Barry Neil-Kaufman. No experience necessary. Call 231-1948.

SCORE-Counselors to America’s Small Business – A non-profit association seeking experienced business people to counsel others who are or wish to go into business. Call 684-2812 or visit www.scorechapter34.org.

Tristate Volunteers – For adults of all ages, supporting some of the best-known events in the area.

Call 766-2002, ext. 4485, visit www.tristatevolunteers.org or email info@tristatevolunteers.org.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary– The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary supports the U.S. Coast Guard (MSD Cincinnati) in Homeland Security, marine environmental protection, radio watch standing and Marine events, such as Tall Stacks and the WEBN Fireworks all without pay. They also teach Ohio Boating

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Safety, boating/seamanship and give free boat safety checks per the Ohio, Kentucky or Indian regulations. To volunteer, call 554-0789 or e-mail grutherford100@hotmail.com.

Youth In Planning – Teen volunteers needed for network project to inform communities about public planning. Visit www.OurTownPage.com or e-mail YouthInPlanning@cinci.rr.com.

Seniors

Anderson Senior Center – needs volunteers to teach computer courses in the evening. Computer sessions in basic computer instruction, intermediate computer instruction run once a week for five weeks.

Instructors are also needed to teach one time classes of buying on ebay, digital photo, simple excel. The center has a baby grand piano and is in need of someone to play from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call Libby Feck at 474-3100.

Clermont Senior Services – invites area residents to get to know seniors in their communities by engaging in the Meals-on-Wheels and Friendly Neighbors/Shoppers programs. Volunteer opportunities are available in the Milford, Loveland, Union and Miami townships, Owensville, and Batavia Township.

Call volunteer coordinator Sharon Brumagem at 536-4060.

Meals on wheels – Seeks volunteers to deliver meals for Sycamore Senior Center’s program in the Loveland, Blue Ash, Indian Hill, Montgomery, Sycamore Township, Symmes Township and West Chester areas. Call 984-1234 or 686-1013. To volunteer in Mount Washington or Anderson Township, call 474-3100.

Social Services

American Cancer Society – Seeks volunteers for office help, assistance in resale shop in Dillonvale, new recruits for the Young Professionals group, Relay For Life team captains, cancer survivors to help with support groups and more.

Call 1-888-ACS-OHIO. Cincinnati Association for the Blind – Seeks volunteers in all areas, especially drivers available during the day. Weekend and evening hours also available. Call at 4874217.

Clovernook Center for the Blind – contact Charlene Raaker, coordinator of volunteer services at 5222661 or craaker@clovernook.org for volunteer opportunities.

Council on Child Abuse – Looking for volunteers who care about babies and their families. Volunteers will reinforce positive ways to manage infant crying and distribute information on the dangers of shaking babies. Call 936-8009.

The Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Division of the March of Dimes – needs office volunteers.

Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday, at 10806 Kenwood Road in Blue Ash. Contact Carol Panko at cpanko@marchofdimes.com or call 769-3588.

Inter Parish Ministry has a variety of volunteer jobs available – work in the Choice Pantry, help in the office, organize and sort clothing for client families or help with special events. Also needs volunteers

to assist with its Elder Ministry program at a local nursing home.

Volunteers help residents play bingo on Monday afternoons for about an hour. Contact Connie at 561-3932 or visit www.interparish.org for more information.

Lighthouse Youth Services – needs volunteer receptionist/development assistant three to five days a week in the morning. The development assistant will answer phones, greet visitors, manage the front desk, assist with mailings and other responsibilities as requested.

Call Tynisha Worthy at 487-7151, e-mail volunteer@lys.org. The office is at 1501 Madison Road, second floor.

Outreach Programs – Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Programs of Cincinnati Inc. provides community education, referrals, interventions, assessments, short-term counseling, advocacy, training, community outreach and substance abuse prevention training. Call 636-5459.

ProKids – ProKids trains volunteers to become CASAs – Court Appointed Special Advocates. Each CASA is assigned to a foster child, making sure the child is safe, that the child’s needs are met, and helping each child move into a safe, permanent and nurturing home. Most CASAs spend two to four hours a week on their case. Contact Glenna Miller at 281-2000, Ext. 101 or gmiller@prokidscasa.org. Visit www.prokids.org.

St. Joseph Home – Opportunities available evenings and weekends to work with children and young adults with disabilities. Call 5632520, ext. 117.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul – needs volunteers to assist with incoming social service phone requests. Responsibilities include assessing eligibility, scheduling appointments and offering alternate referrals as appropriate. Help is needed during regular office hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday–Friday, at SVDP’s headquarters at 1125 Bank St. Call 562-8841, ext. 233.

Stepping Stones Center – for children and adults with disabilities needs volunteers for children’s summer day camp and for residential camps for children and adults. Programs are in Indian Hill and in Batavia. Ask about possible camp bus transportation available from community pick-up sites. Volunteers must be 13 and older. Camp sessions run from June through August. Day camp is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers can choose flexible day schedules. Call Sarah Bosley, 831-4660, Ext. 26 or e-mail sarah.bosley@steppingstonescenter.org.

United Way of Greater Cincinnati – Offers volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups. Visit www.uwgc.org/volunteer. Teens can join the Youth Action Council by calling 762-7159. Retirees and those ages 55 and older, call 7627180. For the United Way Young Leaders’ Society for ages 21-40, call 762-7176 or visit www.uwgc.org/YLS. To submit to this column, e-mail areeves@communitypress.com, fax 248-1938, or mail the information to: Volunteers, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, OH 45140.

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Bethel Journal

Community

July 30, 2009

Green thumbs shine in Williamsburg

By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com

JOHN SENEY/STAFF

Kim and Ennes Ireton in front of the fireplace in their back yard. The yard was featured in the Williamsburg Garden Tour.

JOHN SENEY/STAFF

Jan Boone of Amberley Village paints at the home of Mike and Sue Madsen outside of Williamsburg. The Madsen home was on the Williamsburg Garden Tour.

How to enter: You can enter your baby into the contest through mail or online.

To mail in an entry complete the form and include a clear, color or black/white photo of your baby along with a $20 entry donation to Newspapers In Education.

NO PHOTOS WILL BE RETURNED. To enter online visit our Web site at MomsLikeMe.com/cincycontests and complete the entry form. All photos must be received by 5:00pm Monday, August 17, 2009. PHOTOS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE ENQUIRER. How to win: Sunday, August 30, 2009 all entrants will appear in The Enquirer and the first of three voting rounds will begin. We ask that all votes be accompanied by a donation to the Newspapers In Education program. Our Baby Idol contest is just one of the many fun and innovative programs we use to raise money to promote p literacyy in our local schools.

When Kim Ireton was fighting cancer several years ago, her husband Ennes decided to do something special for her.

They had a beautiful 150-year-old house in Williamsburg that they were fixing up, but the back yard was “just a back yard,” as Ennes said.

So he added a fence, pergola, fountain, outdoor fireplace and lots of plants and flowers.

“It turned out pretty nice,” he said.

The result of the Iretons’ efforts was on display July 18 as part of the Williamsburg Garden Tour, sponsored by the Williamsburg Garden Club.

Kim Ireton called the back yard “our private retreat,” a place where the family can find a little peace and relaxation in a busy world. They often just sit out there on a Sunday morning and read the newspaper.

“I love the fireplace in fall and early spring,” Kim Ireton said.

The garden is a work in progress.

“He (Ennes) comes home with plants all the time,” Kim said.

Just outside Williamsburg is the home of Gary and Chris Graf. The home sits in the middle of a nine-acre plot of land that looks more like a park than a yard.

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Hydrangeas grow in the garden on Jerry and Barb Mueller, one of the stops on the Williamsburg Garden Tour.

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A pond at the home of Gary and Chris Graf was one of the stops on the Williamsburg Garden Tour.

There are walking trails, ponds, bridges and a deck offering a scenic view of the East Fork of the Little Miami River. And of course there are plenty of plants and flowers.

Chris Graf said her specialty is the hostas – they have about 35 varieties.

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Whenever she is not at work, she is outside working on the yard.

“I can’t stand to be inside,” she said.

The garden club’s first tour was two years ago, and the response was so good, members decided to do it again this year, according to Izella Cadwallader, who was in charge of publicity. Eight gardens were on the tour this year. A new feature was having working artists at some of the homes.

Highlights of other gardens on the tour this year: • The garden of Barb and Jerry Mueller featured a collection of more than 100 hydrangeas.

• The home of Jean and Joannie Bouchy has two ponds with a large collection of flowers and grasses.

• The 100-year-old home of Mike and Sue Madsen was completely remodeled in 2005. The remodeling led them to update the landscaping.

• Charles and Lucy Snell’s ranch-style home has been upgraded along with the landscaping. The property also is a working farm with crops and a vegetable garden. One unusual feature is a haystack with a pumpkin plant growing out of the top.

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Charles Snell has a pumpkin plant growing out of a haystack. The Snell home was on the Williamsburg Garden Tour.

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POLICE REPORTS

CLERMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Ohio 222, Bethel, July 17.

Female reported this offense at 235 Mulberry No. 46, Felicity, July 17.

Criminal damage

Unlisted items taken from vehicle at 3492 Ohio 125, Bethel, July 18.

Wallet taken at 3212 Ohio 756 No. 1, Felicity, July 19.

Unlisted items taken at 3441 Ohio 774, Felicity, July 18.

Filings

Lee V. Roades and Laura J. Roades Surgery Center of Cincinnati LLC, et al., professional tort Jacob Goewey vs. Kalen Deardorff, other tort Holly M. Burnett vs. Carrie A. Allison and HCR Manorcare Medical Services of Florida LLC, other tort Arthur F. Meredith vs. Sears Roebuck and Co., et al., worker’s compensation Jason A. Larger vs. Burd Brothers Trucking, worker’s compensation Citimortgage Inc. vs. Kale Struve, et al., foreclosure Taylor Bean and Whitaker Mortgage Corp. vs. David W. Guy, et al., foreclosure Huntington National Bank vs. John Praschak, et al., foreclosure Household Realty Corp. vs. Beverly Kabler and Treasurer of Clermont County, foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Kevin D. Gallenstein, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs.

Benjamin Horton, et al., foreclosure Chase Home Finance LLC vs. Robin Roots, et al., foreclosure Everbank vs. Gary T. Lawson, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. John Fenner, et al., foreclosure Midfirst Bank vs. Mike Schirmer, et al., foreclosure GMAC Mortgage LLC vs. Maurice R. Howard, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Troy Vanhook, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Amanda Dunnagan, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. John D. Toppen, et al., foreclosure Taylor Bean and Whitaker Mortgage Corp. vs. Scott R. Adams and Kristeena E. Adams, foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Jeremy Dodson and Brandy Dodson, foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs.

Shannon M. Cantwell, et al., foreclosure Bank of New York Mellon Trust Com-

Vehicle taken at 235 Mulberry No. 15, Felicity, July 19.

Drug possession

K-9 alert on vehicle at 2700 block of

DEATHS Charles Edward Tucker

Charles Edward Tucker of Georgetown died July 20.

Survived by daughters, Aimee (Scott) Liming of Sardinia and Carrie (Mark Atkins) Tucker of Georgetown; life partner, Toni Mudd of Felicity and her daughters, Kathy (Tim Mitchell) Mays and Kristy (Timmy Mitchell) Mudd; grandchildren, London Shauck, Matthew Mays, Shelby Liming and Dylan Edward May; sisters, Diane (Mike) Clements and Elaine (Harvey) Lindsey; brother, Clyde Sellers Jr.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Preceded in death by mother, Nellie Sellers and brother, Donald Tucker.

Services were July 25 at Felicity Church of the Nazarene, Felicity.

John Adam Wagner

John Adam Wagner, 79, of Hamersville died July 17.

Survived by wife, Nancy A. (nee Idlett) Wagner; son, John David Wagner; brothers, Silas, Gus, Gene and Bob; sisters, Verna Adams, Polly Foreman and Patricia McGowen; and grandchild, Jeannette Wagner. Preceded in death by parents, George W. and Verna (nee Murray) Wagner; brother, Russell Wagner; and sister, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick.

Services were July 20 at Tate Township Cemetery.

BUILDING PERMITS

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

Village of Georgetown, new-garage, 1241 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown Village, $3,000.

Felicity Franklin School, Felicity, alter, 415 Washington St., Felicity Village.

Jeffery Monde, Hamersville, pole building, 1887 Antioch Road, Tate Township, $21,000.

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3583 Starling Road, Barbara Edmonds to Alvin Hornschemeier, 1.01 acre, $123,900.

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Frank W. Chambers and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., foreclosure Bank of New York Mellon vs. Jeffrey R. Crouch, et al., foreclosure Bank of New York Mellon vs. Raylea L. Hall and Clermont County Treasurer, foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Justin D. Felts and Jennifer Felts, foreclosure HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. vs.

John E. Crum Jr., et al., foreclosure Wachovia Mortgage FSB vs. Christopher J. Vieth, et al., foreclosure Deutsche Bank National Trust Company vs. Anra M. Chaney, et al., foreclosure National City Real Estate Services LLC successor vs. Michael D. Todd, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Douglas A. Streeter, et al., foreclosure Chase Home Finance LLC vs. Sean T. Garbutt and Shelly A. Garbutt, foreclosure Deutsche Bank National Trust Company vs. Teresa A. Vanhooser, foreclosure Wachovia Mortgage Corp. vs. Donnie Yarberry, et al., foreclosure American General Financial Services Inc. vs. Annette Hogan and Clermont County Treasurer, foreclosure Citifinancial Inc. fka City Loan Financial Services vs. Frank A. Castelluccio, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Christopher Foster and Joan Foster, foreclosure HSBC Bank USA NA vs. Cindy A. Jackson and Treasurer of Clermont County, foreclosure Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. as trustee for GSA vs. Sarah Gelter, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Joseph Worthington and Treasurer of Clermont County, foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP fka Countrywide vs. Mario R. Depaz, et al., foreclosure Bank of New York Mellon vs. Nelson Maggard, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs.

Guy W. Jones and Angela Jones Griffin, foreclosure

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

Unauthorized use

Vehicle damaged at 1000 Elm St., Felicity, July 18.

POLICE

BAC Homes Loans Servicing LP vs.

Bradley G. Stein, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs.

Jeffrey Vanpelt and Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs.

David A. Osborne, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. David C. Lewis, et al., foreclosure HSBC Bank USA as trustee for Citigroup Mortgage vs. Allen C. Thomasson and Bonnie J. Thomasson, foreclosure U.S. Bank NA successor by merger vs. David H. Guethlein and Heidi R. Guethlein, foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP fka Countrywide Home vs. Gary M. Thullen, et al., foreclosure Velocity Investments LLC Buyer of Maryland vs. Louise M. Lowe, other civil Marguerita Denuccio Askren vs. Michael A. Helton and Farmers Insurance of Columbus Inc., other civil Discover Bank vs. Stella G. Floyd, other civil State of Ohio Department of Taxation vs. Michael Sonntag, other civil Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Randy C. Scott, other civil First Financial Bank NA vs. Charles P. Reardon Citibank (South Dakota) NA vs.

William A. Volkart, other civil Board of Trustees of Pierce Township, Ohio vs. CR Dreams LLC, et al., other civil JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs.

William Davis Jr., other civil Lykins Oil Company vs. Big Mikes Gas n’ Go LLC, other civil Total Quality Logistics vs. Upinder Walia dba Walia Transport, other civil

Divorce

Crystal Marie Bartlett vs. Aaron Andrew Bartlett Sondra J. Chaney vs. Steven A. Chaney Diane Stephens vs. Larry Stephens Heather G. Hutton vs. Nick R. Hutton Tiffany Gettys vs. Ryan Gettys Robert L. Kelly Jr. vs. Kimberly A. Kelly Carol Perkins vs. Bobby Perkins Jean Staley vs. Alfred Staley Monkia A. Sagin vs. Serdar S. Sagin Matthew Preston Senteney vs. Kristin L. Harris Walter David Orick Jr. vs. Jebels

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Dissolution

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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.

William B. Truitt, 37, 8611 Second St., Pleasant Plain, attempted rape, gross sexual imposition, aggravated burglary, assault, kidnapping, Goshen Police.

Ryan Daniel Lee James, 19, 1642-1 Beckelhymer Road, Moscow, vandalism, breaking and entering, criminal damaging, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office.

David Nathan Burns, Jr., 43, 1403 Naegele Road, Amelia, grand theft, Pierce Township Police.

Charles Matthew Ruthstaller, 24, 400 University Lane #210, Batavia, rape, gross sexual imposition, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office.

Dan C. Daly Jr., 43, 1751 E. Ohio Pike #211, Amelia, theft from an elderly person, misuse of a credit card, Pierce Township Police.

Joshua G. Page, 25, rape, gross sexual imposition, Owensville Police.

Todd William Malpass Jr., 24, 4879 Powderhorn Drive, Cincinnati, trafficking in drugs, possession of drugs, Union Township Police Department.

Terry Walter Shuemake, 34, 1558 Oakland Locust Ridge Road, Mt. Orab, breaking and entering, theft, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office.

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Feature of the Week

The Doolin House Bed & Breakfast

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

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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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.

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REUNIONS

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE CLERMONT COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY The following changes to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Clermont County Agricultural Society have been proposed to comply with state rules and regulations or for clarification purposes. New language is in bold print and old language is struck through. A majority of the membership of the Clermont County Agricultural Society must approve these changes in order for the changes to take effect. Voting will take place on Saturday, August 1, 2009 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Fair Board office. You must be a current member of the Clermont County Agricultural Society to vote.

Memberships may be purchased at the Fair Board office until Wednesday noon of fair week for $35.00. You must be at least 18 years of age and reside in Clermont County qualify and you must purchase your own membership. Memberships can not be sold to second parties.

ARTICLE I – TITLE—no change ARTICLE II – OBJECT—no change ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP—no change ARTICLE IV - BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 1. The management of the Clermont County Agricultural Society shall consist of no more than 20 members, one elected or appointed from each of 15 townships in Clermont County plus up to 5 members at large. Each member at large must be nominated by an elected board member and voted upon within 90 days by the majority of the Board Members present. present. All 20 members will serve for a term of 3 years and the terms so arranged that the terms of one-third of the members expire annually.

Section 2.—no change ARTICLE V – ELECTION—no change of existing language. Addition of the following: Section 6. No director or other officer of a society shall use society funds, facilities, or employees: 1. To promote the candidacy of any member who seeks election or re-election to the board of directors of the society; or 2. To influence the votes of members upon any amendment to the constitution or by-laws of a society which is submitted as provided by regulation 901-5-08 3. No person employed by a society shall engage in any of the activities specified in this rule.

ARTICLE VI - ANNUAL MEETING Section 1. The annual meeting of the members of the Society shall be held in Clermont County (place and time to be selected by Directors) on the second nd Wednesday of December November of each year or date set by the Board of Directors.

Section 2.—no change ARTICLE VII - ORGANIZATION & MEETINGS Section 1: The Board of Directors shall meet annually on the 2nd Wednesday of November each year, and elect a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. The president, vice president and treasurer Said officers may serve and the secretary not more than three two years as the board may determine and until their successors are elected and qualified.

Section 2.—no change ARTICLE VIII – AMENDMENTS—no change ARTICLE IX – COMPENSATION—change in amendment 2 only AMENDMENT No. 2 The Board is to pay directors as authorized by the O.R.C. the monthly stipend of $15 per meeting for a maximum of 12 meetings per year and mileage from the director’s home to the meeting and return at a rate ate of 30¢ 40¢ per mile.

ARTICLE X – BONDS—no change ARTICLE X – FAIR DATES—no change BY-LAWS ARTICLE I – QUORUM—no change Section 1. A majority of the members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of the Society.

ARTICLE II – MEETINGS-- no change of existing language; addition of the following: Section 4. In the event that a special meeting is called, proper public notification will be made by posting notice on Fair Board office door.

ARTICLE III - ORDER OF BUSINESS—no change ARTICLE IV - DUTIES OF OFFICERS—no change ARTICLE V - RULES—no change MEMBERSHIP The membership ticket may be purchased for the sum determined by the Board of Directors. Membership tickets will be on sale from the first day of January of the current year until Wednesday of fair week at 12:00 noon. No memberships for the current year will be sold after this date and time. To purchase a membership, phone the office at 513-732-0522. Memberships may be purchased at the fair board office.

This ticket provides for three benefits.

1) Admits members only at the gate for all sessions of the Fair, including automobile.

2) Entitles member to place entry in any or all departments for exhibition.

3) A resident of Clermont County 18 years of age or older may purchase a membership in the Clermont Agricultural Society and have voting rights.

RULES FOR EXHIBITORS—no change ENTRY FEES AND TERMS—no change JUDGES—no change PROTESTS—no change PROTECTIVE MEASURES—no changes except for the following: 23. No exhibitor will be allowed to give or to sell any article that will conflict with rights sold to privilege men persons.

26. Where general and special rules conflict, special takes precedence. Fair Board reserves the right to pay all premiums pro rate. Health requirements for all livestock to conform to the rules of the State. Entries for all livestock classes close at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 21 the Saturday before the first day of the fair, except for Jr. Fair exhibitors. Stalls, pens are available. Each exhibitor must furnish own straw.

MISCELLANEOUS—no changes except for the following 34. The fair board office will be open daily Monday-Saturday at Fair Grounds beginning Saturday, June 28, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first Monday of July each year. The office will be closed July 4th.

35. Tags will not be mailed after Saturday, July 12, but can be picked up at the Fair Grounds.

36. 35. Collectors for both auto and pedestrian gates will be under supervision of the members in charge of the 36 department gates and admissions department.

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37 36. Every precaution will be taken to properly protect exhibits, and for this purpose night watchmen will be on duty during the continuance of the fair. There will also be a daily police force. The Association, however, will not be responsible for any property or injury to any persons attending the fair at any time indoors or out.

38. 37.. The Association Society will not be responsible for theft of autos, accessories or contents.

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39 38. Ample space will be provided for systematic parking.

Section 1711.07 (Board of Directors and Annual Election of County Society) The board of directors of a county or independent agricultural society shall consist of at least eight members. An employee of the Ohio State University extension service and the county school superintendent shall be members ex officio. Their terms of office shall be determined by the rules of the department of agriculture. Any vacancy of the board caused by death, resignation, refusal to qualify, removal from county, or other cause may be filled by the board until the society’s next annual election, when a director shall be elected for the unexpired term. There shall be an annual election of directors by ballot at a time and a place fixed by the board, but this election shall not be held later than the first Saturday in December, and not later than the fifteenth day of November each year thereafter. The secretary of the society shall give notice of such election, for three weeks prior to the holding olding thereof, in at least two newspapers of opposite politics and of general circulation in the county a newspaper of general circulation in the county, or by letter mailed to each member of the society. Only persons holding membership certificates at the close of the annual county fair, or at least fifteen calendar days before the date of the election, as may be fixed by the board, may vote, unless such election is held on the fairground during the fair, in which case all persons holding membership certificates on the date and hour of the election may vote. When the election is to be held during the fair, notice of such election must be prominently mentioned in the premium list, in addition to the notice required in newspapers. The term of office of the retiring directors shall expire, and those of the directors-elect shall begin, not later than the first Saturday, and not later than the thirtieth day of November each year thereafter.

The secretary of such society shall send the name and address of each member of its board to the director of agriculture within ten days after the election.

Section 1711.08 (Reorganization Meeting of Officers) The board of directors of a county or independent agricultural society shall annually meet not later than the first Saturday of January, and not later than the thirtieth day of November, and at such meeting shall elect a president, a vicepresident, a treasurer, a secretary, and such other officers as it may deem proper. The president, the vice-president, and the treasurer shall serve one year, and the secretary not more than three years as the board may determine, and until their successors are elected and qualified. The president and the vice-president shall be directors. The secretary and treasurer may or may not be directors. Before election of officers the newly elected directors shall qualify by taking oath or affirmation before a competent authority, and in electing officers the board shall conform to the rules of the department of agriculture.

Section 1711.08(1) (Eligibility for Public Office) —no change Section 1711.12 (Forbidden Activities) —no change Section 1711.13 (Powers of County Society) —no change ELECTION OF FAIR BOARD DIRECTORS In addition, an election will be held to fill the Board of Director seats for the following townships: Goshen, Jackson, Miami, Monroe, and Stonelick. Each position is for a three year term commencing on December 1, 2009. In order to qualify, you must be a resident of Clermont County, be 18 years of age, be a member of the Clermont County Agricultural Society for the current year, and live in one of the above townships. A petition must be obtained prior to 4:00 p.m. on the Saturday before the opening of the fair, have ten (10) valid signatures, and returned to the Fair Board office by 5:00 p.m. on the Saturday before the opening of the fair. Those signing the petition must also be members of the Clermont County Agricultural Society for the current year. No one can sign another person’s name on the petition. Non-members will be declared invalid.

The Fair Board Election will be held on the last day of the fair, Saturday, Aug. 1st between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in the Fair Board office at the same time and place as the vote on the Constitution and By-Law changes.

Submitted by Dan Hodges, Fair Board Secretary

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Lloyd Memorial High School Class of 1974 – is having its 35th class reunion Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 2. The class will meet at 5:15 p.m., in front of the high school for a tour of the school at 5:30 p.m. A party at Florence Nature Park will follow from 611:30 p.m., rain or shine. Cost is $4 per person. Classmates and guests are welcome, and should bring their own drinks, coolers and a snack to share. From 7-11 p.m., Aug. 1, will be the reunion with dancing at Brodnick Hall at St. Timothy Church in Union. Cost is $25 per person. Beer is $1, but soft drinks are included. Live music

by Power House and a hot meal.

At 10:30 a.m., Aug. 2, will be Christian Fellowship at the Railroad Park in Erlanger, led be classmates Scott Denham and Larry Bubb.

Contact Debbie Schneider at 513977-3035 or e-mail debbie.schneider@scripps.com.

Princeton Class of 1999– will be having its 10-year reunion. Classmates will meet 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 1, at Sharon Woods. Contact info for the committee is as follows: Kelli Martin, 678-516-6460; Will Munn, 513227-4481; Anna Dickson, 917605-4579; Rhonda Bristol, 513602-2891.

Amelia High School Class of 1984 – is having it’s 25th year reunion from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, with a picnic at Sycamore Park in Batavia (www.parks.clermontcountyohio.gov/sycamore+pa rk+map+8x11.pdf). Admission is free. Classmates should bring their own lunch. Afterward, food and spirits are planned at Great Scotts (www.1greatscott.com) from 6 p.m. to close. Separate tabs are available. RSVP to Wini Foster at 866-433-7543, or e-mail whatif0103@yahoo.com.

Princeton High School Class of 1974 – Is planning a 35th class reunion for Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Fairfield Banquet and Convention Center. Pricing is $85 per couple or $45 for a single if the tickets are bought before July 1.

After that date, a couple is $95 and singles are $50. For more information, e-mail Debbie (Owens) Fuson at princetonhs1974@yahoo.com.

Taylor High School Class of 1989 – The 1989 graduating class of Taylor High School is conducting its 20-year reunion at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, at The Madison, 740 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky. Cost is $45 per person, and dinner will be served. Come out for an evening of catching up with old friends, dancing, eating, drinking and having fun.

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Amelia High School Class of 1989 – The 1989 senior class of Amelia High School is conducting its 20th class reunion Aug. 9 at Coney Island’s Moonlight Pavilion. If you are a member of the class or know of anyone who is, contact Connie Weisenborn-Heilman at Connie heilman@hotmail.com or at 513-752-7390.

Milford High School Class of 1989 – is having its 20-year reunion Friday, Aug. 14- Saturday, Aug. 15.

A pre-reunion gathering is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, at Greenies in Milford at 1148 Ohio 28, Milford.

On Saturday, the reunion will be from 7 to midnight, at the Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront Bluegrass Ballroom. Dress is summer dressy/semi formal. Tickets must be purchased before the event, and will not be available at the door. Mention the Milford High School 1989 Class Reunion when making reservation to get a discounted rate. Everyone that reserves a hotel room at the Radisson will receive a welcome bag. The reunion committee is putting a slide show together for viewing during the reunion. Old and new photos can be e-mailed to Jeff Jounson at 89milfordeagles@gmail.com. Reunion dinner is $45. Cost includes dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks, dancing and door prizes. To sponsor the event, contact Jennifer Lewis at jllawrence@lawrencefirm.com. Visit www.milfordclassof1989.com.

Clermont Northeastern High School Alumni – is planning a second alumni weekend for Aug. 14-16. Weekend activities include a Friday evening social hour, a Saturday evening dinner/dance at the Fastiques and Sunday picnics and gatherings for various classes.

Cost for the dinner and dance, which starts at 6:30 p.m. is $25 per guest. The Class of 1959 is gathering at Lake Lorelei on Sunday, Aug. 16. Alumni are also asked to contact friends and family who are also alumni about the weekend. To sign up, e-mail cnegrads@aol.com, or Shirley Shipley at skship66@yahoo.com.

Norwood High School Class of 1979 – Is conducting its 30-year reunion from 7:30-11:30 p.m.

Aug. 15, at the Blue Ash Banquet Center. For information, contact Karen (Faulkner) Parker at 513351-6616 or e-mail her at kparker@fuse.net.

Clermont Northeastern High School – Alumni weekend is scheduled for the weekend of Aug. 14 and 15. Friday night, all the classes are invited to meet their friends at the following locations: 1958-1969: Quaker Steak

PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION 877 APPROVING WAGES AND SALARIES OF EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BETHEL, adopted 07/13/2009 by the Bethel Village Council. Complete details of the legislation are available upon request at the Municipal Fiscal Office, 120 N. Main St., Bethel, Ohio 45106. Mayor John Swarthout Fiscal Officer Angel Burton 1001485210 PUBLIC NOTICE The Tate Township Trustees will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Trustees Meeting Room, 149 North East Street, Bethel, Ohio 45106.

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Saturday night is a dinner dance, starting at 6:30 p.m. with a social hour at the Fastiques Building at the fairgrounds. Send name, telephone number, address, e-mail address and graduating class to: Clermont Northeastern Alumni Association, 5327 Hutchinson Road, Batavia, OH 45103. Cost is $25 per person. Deadline is July 31 for reservations.

Our Lady of Visitation Class of 1989 – is celebrating its 20-year reunion at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, at Top Shelf Sports Bar and Grille, 6507 Harrison Ave. For questions or to RSVP contact Katie Abrams-Muldoon at katie_abrams@yahoo.com.

Classes of 1964 Amelia and Glen Este and other 1960 classes – will celebrate their 45th reunion on Aug. 29, at Pattison Park in Owensville. Classmates from other 1960s classes are invited and welcome to attend. E-mail for more information: JerryBargo@aol.com or call Jerry at 859-341-8123 or Ken Ellis at 513-753-4035.

Greenhills High School class of 1984 – Committee members including Angelo Zolotas, Karen (Lampert) Pizzimenti, Diane (Witherby) Shapiro and Karen (Henry) Bender are planning a reunion for August. Class members are asked to update their address, phone number and e-mail address by emailing the information to: ghs25threunion@aol.com.

Anderson High School Class of 1954 – is conducting its 55th year reunion, Friday, Sept. 11, Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept.

13. For details call Wayne Wykoff at 513-321-7109, or Kirs Schwegler Wilshire at 859-441-7560.

From 7-10 p.m., Friday, the group will meet at AJ’s Roadhouse. On Saturday, at 7 p.m., the group will meet at Vito’s Restaurant in Ft. Thomas and on Sunday, there will be a picnic at noon at Woodland Mound Park off Nordyke Road.

Withrow High School Class of 1944 – Will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its graduation with a reunion luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Touch of Elegance, 5959 Kellogg Ave. Any class members and families of that year are invited to attend. Contact Bob McGrath at 513-871-3631, or e-mail him at RMGrath@fuse.net.

Clermont Northeastern Class of 1999 – will celebrate its 10-year reunion Friday, Sept. 18. Organizers are still looking for some classmates. Contact Maryann Huhn at 859-391-3375, or e-mail cne1999@yahoo.com. Include name, e-mail address, mailing address and telephone number.

The Bellevue High School Class of 1969 – is looking for graduates and close friends to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its graduation. The reunion is being planned for the weekend of Oct. 2 in Bellevue. Anyone knowing graduates or wishing further information should contact sandrawetzel@cinci.rr.com.

The 1959 graduating class of Resurrection School – in Price Hill is planning a 50-year reunion for Oct. 10. If you are a member of the class or know someone who was, please call either Eleanor (Kraft) McSwiggin at 941-4619, Bob Honkomp at 921-3762 or Jack Lisk at 5921-3670 for more information.

Glen Este H.S. Class of 1969 – Reunion please call Cathy Wilmers Recker, 265-1283 or Debbie Phillips Murphy, 284-8944.

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