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Shop Clermont County campaign
To help Clermont County stay fiscally sound, officials are kicking off a campaign that asks residents to “Shop Clermont County.” “When citizens eat at local restaurants and shop at retail businesses across Clermont County, it directly benefits the community they call home,” said Clermont Commission President Ed Humphrey. “A portion of the money you spend for these services is returned to the county to fund local government services, including the sheriff’s office, Clermont jail, Clermont Communications Center and court system.” FULL STORY, B1
Showdown finals at Taste of Clermont
This year’s Taste of Clermont will feature some of the best new country bands in the state of Ohio. The 28th Annual Colgate Country Showdown, America’s largest country music talent search, will be holding the state finals at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. The winner of these finals gets to compete in Nashville for $100,000 and the title of “Best New Act in Country Music.” Former local, state and regional winners include Martina McBride, Garth Brooks, Miranda Lambert, Billy Ray Cyrus and more. FULL STORY, A4
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Bethel’s former water treatment plant could become a Clermont County park if a grant to cover the property’s purchase is received. Park District Director Chris Clingman said he is in the process of applying for a Clean Ohio Conservation Grant and the park district was very interested in the property. “One of the things that the park district board would like to see is for us to The 130expand out to acre site different areas in was used as the county and we don’t have a water anything in the treatment Bethel area at this time,” he plant until said. “Our mis2006. sion is to provide passive recreational opportunities in the county and this site would lend itself to that.” The 130-acre site was used as a water treatment plant until 2006, when the village entered into a contract with Tate-Monroe Water due to increasing restrictions on surface water treatment plants, said village Administrator Travis Dotson. The property was appraised at about $660,000 at the end of last year. “The money from the sale would in large part belong to the water fund,” Dotson said. “However, the village would have the option of going to court to request authorization to make a transfer into our general fund.” While Clingman said he hoped the park district would be awarded enough money to purchase the land, competition for the grant was fierce. “The pool of money available is $2.6 million and it’s a competitive grant cycle with people coming from Butler, Warren, Clinton and Clermont counties,” he said. “It depends on how many projects are submitted.” If the water treatment plant is converted to a Clermont County park, it will feature hiking trails, picnic areas and fishing, Clingman said. Park district officials will find out if the district isto be awarded any grant money early next year.
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Taylor Howerton of Felicity urges her calf to do well in the cattle show at the Clermont County Fair last week. With her is Erin Jennings. They are members of the Ultimate 4-Hers. For more from the fair, see page A5.
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The crowd at the Salute to Our Veterans, Troops and their Families event at the Clermont County Fair last week sang “God Bless the USA,” led by Todd Kritzwiser.
Bank sponsors Bethel’s first 10K By Mary Dannemiller mdannemiller@communitypress.com
Bethel Building & Loan employees usually spend Saturday mornings counting money, but Saturday. Aug. 8, they’ll be adding up miles as they race toward the finish line of the bank’s first 10K. The race, which also will feature a shorter 5K walk, will start at 8 a.m. that morning at Burke Park. It will then continue to East Fork State Park and finish back at Burke Park. “I think it’s designed to be for everybody,” said Greg McCormick, logistical coordinator of the race. “There will be the 5K for people who don’t want to run six miles and the 10K portion for
the people who are in a little better shape.” About 50 people already have registered and bank President John Essen said he expects more will register the day of the race. “We probably have about 50 at this point and we’re hoping to get a lot more,” he said. “It’s not unusual to have registrations come in on that last day.” Proceeds from the race will go to the Bethel Ministerial Association and the Bethel-Tate High School Scholarship Fund. “In today’s times the churches really need help because they help the needy and I think there is more of that today than they’ve seen in quite awhile with people losing their jobs,” Essen said. “The scholarship fund is important
because it’s an investment in today’s young people.” Bethel Police Chief Mark Planck said he does not anticipate the race causing traffic problems since it starts so early on a weekend when people won’t be commuting to work. Essen said the Bethel Building & Loan was excited to offer the opportunity to bring the community together. “I think it’s really going to be neat,” he said. “The community is going to be able to get together and also bring people from outside in to showcase what Bethel has to offer.” To register for the race before Aug. 8, stop by the Bethel Building & Loan, 501 W. Plane St., or call 734-4445.
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Clermont shut out of federal COPS funds By John Seney, Mary Dannemiller and Kellie Geist clermont@communitypress.com
Clermont County law enforcement agencies were left off the list July 28 when
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Reinvestment Act. It was intended to hire 5,000 law enforcement officers funded through the U.S. Justice Department’s COPS Hiring Recovery Program. Out of 7,272 law enforcement agencies that applied, only 1,046 received funding. Sheriff A.J. Rodenberg said some Clermont County agencies applied, but none received any money. Hesaidhewasn’tsurewhyno Clermont agencies made the list. The sheriff’s office itself did not apply because of concerns about funding any new officers after the grant money
ran out, Rodenberg said. The federal money would only pay for the officers for three years. With the uncertain economy, Rodenberg was not sure he could find the funding in the future. “We didn’t want to run into a wall at the end of three years,� he said. He also pointed out that the cost of hiring a new officer involved more than salary. There would be other expenses such as benefits and training. Bethel was another agency that did not get the funding.
“I was kind of optimistic about getting the money, but I didn’t really expect to so I wasn’t let down,� said Bethel Chief Mark Planck said. “I’m still kind of disappointed that only certain areas got the money and we’ve been struggling here in Clermont County for the longest time. It seems like those who have had the money in the past are getting the money now.� Bethel wanted to use the money to bring two full-time officers to the department. He applied for $300,000, estimating each would cost $150,000 for a three-year period.
Union Township applied for $1.2 million, which would have paid for about 15 road officers. “We were rejected, so we’re not going to get a dime of that,� said Union Township Police Chief Terry Zinser. “Of course I’m disappointed, but I believe we may have another bite at the apple if more money is allocated for grants in January.� Union Township’s safety services is facing a $4 million deficit and a 2.95-mill levy. While the COPS grant wouldn’t have eliminated this need, “it certainly would have helped,� Zinser said.
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Sheriff blames tight budget for dropping DARE program By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com
Because of budget constraints, the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office is drop-
ping its participation in the DARE program at the end of this year.
Sheriff A.J. Rodenberg said the DARE program in 11 Clermont County schools
is of great value. However, putting another officer out on the road is a higher priority at this time. Programs already scheduled for schools this fall will remain, but in December the sheriff’s office will end the program, Rodenberg said. The program has been in operation for about 20 years and serves about 2,000 elementary and middle school children annually. The DARE program provides instruction and guidance concerning the abuse of tobacco, alcohol and drugs. The program has evolved over the years into other areas including: Respect for self and others, self esteem, peer pressure and conflict resolution. The sheriff said over the past few years his office has lost about 10 deputies through attrition who could not be replaced due to fiscal shortfalls. And next year, the county commissioners cut his budget by five percent. “Given the current situation and what is on the horizon, we determined that our deputy staffing has reached a critical level that requires us to fill the gaps by eliminating non-critical programs and operations,” the sheriff said. “The elimination of the DARE program will allow us to assign an additional deputy to criminal operations and patrol.” Rodenberg said if the economic conditions improve, he would be glad to revive the program. “I believe it has had a positive impact,” he said. He said he has contacted the schools and all police
chiefs in the affected jurisdictions suggesting they might consider assigning an officer from A.J. their depart- Sheriff ments to Rodenberg continue the program. But he doubts that will be possible in most cases because “the problems they are facing are similar to ours.” Owensville Police Chief Mike Freeman said with his present budget, there was no way he could afford to run a DARE program. He said the sheriff now conducts the program at Clermont Northeastern schools and at St. Louis Catholic School in Owensville. It was “a sad, sad day” when the sheriff no longer had the funds to run the program, Freeman said. He called DARE a “super program” and said the sheriff’s office “has done an outstanding job.” “I would like to see it come back if they get the funds,” he said. Rodenberg said other school districts in the county affected by the decision include West Clermont, New Richmond, Goshen, Batavia and Bethel. The Miami Township Police Department has its own DARE program. Police Chief Steven Bailey said the sheriff’s action would not affect his program and he has enough money in his budget to keep the program in operation.
Showdown finals come to Taste of Clermont By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com
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This year’s Taste of Clermont will feature some of the best new country bands in the state of Ohio. The 28th Annual Colgate Country Showdown, America’s largest country music talent search, will be holding the state finals at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. The winner of these finals gets to compete in Nashville for $100,000 and the title of “Best New Act in Country Music.” Former local, state and regional winners include Martina McBride, Garth Brooks, Miranda Lambert, Billy Ray Cyrus and more. “We’re really looking forward to the showdown, it’s something quite different,” said Tony Thomas, president of the Village of Batavia Association, which puts on the Taste of Clermont. “It’s going to be a lot of fun and I can see that happening here year after year. It may become a centerpiece of the (Taste of Clermont).” The Taste of Clermont will take place 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 11; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 12; and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13; in the Eastgate Mall parking lot. The cost is $5 per person. Thomas said Leroy Ellington & The E-Funk Band as well as Uncle Daddy and the Family Secret will be playing Friday night and additional bands are being lined up for the rest of the weekend. There was some concern that the Taste of Clermont would be affected because their partner, Union Town-
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Friday, Sept. 11: 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 12: 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday, Sept. 13: Noon to 7 p.m. ship, was only able to raise a few thousand dollars for the event. But Thomas says money isn’t an issue. “We’re actually not having as much financial problems as we thought we would. Money isn’t rolling in big chunks, but we have more room for booths and we’ve been selling more of those to make up for the sponsorships,” Thomas said. “We’re going ahead full steam.” The Taste of Clermont has moved from the streets of Batavia to Eastgate Mall this year to help the event grow. “I think having (the event) at Eastgate Mall will help because people will be able to bring their blankets and chairs and put them in the grass to watch the performances. We didn’t have any grassy areas in the village,” said Barb Haglage, association member. “Plus, we are trying to make this more of a county-wide event and this is more of a countywide location.” Thomas said the association is looking for volunteers to help run the event as well as more restaurant booths, vendors and artists. To enter the landscape contest, to volunteer or for more information, contact Thomas at 276-5954 or visit the Taste Web site at www.tasteofclermont.com.
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Tiffany Lawson of Felicity and Nicole Sannes of Jackson Township are members of the Ultimate 4-Hers at the Clermont County Fair. SHARON BRUMAGEM/ CONTRIBUTOR
Bloomin’ boots! Juliann Trester leans on fellow Bethel Beefers & Sheepers 4-Her, Benson Hobart, so she can show off the “flower power” boots she wears in the cattle barn.
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Aaron Taylor, left, holds his son Eli while next to him, Brian Jennings holds his daughter Faith. Both fell asleep in the air conditioned multipurpose building while their parents watched the cake auction at the fair last week. The Tuesday afternoon rain made the weather outside hot and sticky. Lots of people cooled off while taking in the auction.
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Pay attention. Carley Snider, right, talks to her goat during one of the shows last Monday at the Clermont County Fair. Her twin sister, Sydney, left, are from Felicity and are members of the Ultimate 4-Hers. Carley is the 2009 fair princess.
Faith Jennings of Felicity enjoys a piece of cookie. The Ultimate 4-Hers celebrated a good year at the Clermont County Fair last Thursday with a couple of large chocolate chip cookies.
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Jill Jennings of Felicity helps her daughter Erin dry her calf before the cattle show at the Clermont County Fair Wednesday. Erin is a member of the Ultimate 4-Hers. THERESA L. HERRON/STAFF
Richard Clinger helps his daughter Charlotte by doing some fine tuning on the clipping of her fair lamb last Monday before the show. The are from Felicity.
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Marie Paquette takes a jump at the Clermont County Fair last Tuesday.
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Ultimate 4-Hers Sydney Snider and Erin Jennings juggle their awards after a photo session with the rest of their club members. THERESA L. HERRON/STAFF
Shawna Wilson of Bethel talks to Chloe Taulbee of Felicity as she exhibits her hermit crab in the annual Pet Parade. With them is Chloe’s mom, Betsy Taulbee.
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Members of the Clermont County Fair Royalty get ready for the annual Fun Rodeo. From left in front are Princess Carley Snider of Felicity and Small Animal Representative Jeri Plante of Milford. In back: Caprine Representative Samantha Manning of Felicity and Queen Brittany Bayne of Miami Township.
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Filing deadline Aug. 20 for November elections By Mary Dannemiller mdannemiller@communitypress.com
The temperature isn’t the only thing heating up this month – Aug. 20 officially marks the beginning of election season. By 4 p.m. that afternoon, candidates for all 114 open seats in the county need to have filed for candidacy with the Clermont County Board of Elections. “There are 114 offices up for election and we only have about
35 of those positions that have been filed for,� said Clermont County Board of Elections Director Judy Miller. “People need to come in to the board of elections office to get petitions and the candidate requirement guide, which explains the details of how many signatures they need.� The open offices range from village council seats to school board positions to mayoral offices, each with different requirements on who can run.
“For the trustee position, you have to be 18 years old, a registered voter and a township resident,� Miller said. “With village council offices, they have to have lived in the village for one year and mayoral candidates have to have been residents for a year at election day.� While last year’s election was important on a national scale, the number of local seats up for election makes this year just as, if not more, important, Miller said.
“Local government offices are the closest to the people and really do have an effect on taxes and other local issues,� she said. “This election is extremely important, but we normally have a much lower turn out for local races than for state and federal races.� Absentee or early voting are good options for people who might be busy on election day and want to avoid long lines, said Rick Combs, chairman of the elections board.
Conrad election challenge dismissed By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com
The Clermont County Board of Elections has dismissed a challenge to the candidacy of Greg Conrad, who is running for clerk of courts, municipal court, in the Nov. 3 election. The challenge to the petitions filed by Conrad, a Pierce Township trustee, was made by Ross Hardin, who was represented by Curt Hartman, a former Pierce Township trustee. Judy Miller, director of the board of elections, said
the board unanimously dismissed the challenge July 30. The board already had certified Conrad’s petitions so no further action was needed. Miller said the challenge claimed alterations were made in the petitions filed by Conrad. However, the board found no evidence of that. Hartman also asked the board to issue subpoenas for three people who had circulated petitions for Conrad, but according to Miller, the board didn’t see any evidence brought forward
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He said the circulators’ statements on Conrad’s petitions were in different ink and different handwriting, suggesting that changes had been made. That is why he wanted to call the three circulators as witnesses. Hartman said that based on the past history of the election board, the ruling “did not surprise me.� Hartman said he would confer with his client “to review our options.� He said one option would be to file a lawsuit against the elections board.
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No second meeting
BETHEL – Village Council has canceled its second meeting for the month of August and will hold several committee meetings in its place. Council will hold a finance committee meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10. The regular meeting scheduled for Monday, Aug. 24, has been canceled. All meetings will be held in the Bethel Municipal Building, 120 W. Plane St.
Monroe Grange to meet
MONROE TWP. – Monroe Grange will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the grange hall, 2644 Ohio 222 in Nicholsville. Members will conduct their election of officers for the coming year. Deputy George Rooks will do the inspection at this time. At 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, members will judge juniors crafts including the sewing, needlework, and other craft items for the Grange.
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“To vote by absentee is such an easy way to vote and that way you can sit at your home and so research on candidates as you run down the ballot,� he said. “When you vote from home, you miss the long lines and bad weather at polling locations.� To vote by absentee or to vote early, residents should download an application at clermontelections.org or pick up an application at the board of elections office, 76 S. Riverside Dr. in Batavia.
OWENSVILLE – Your garden has been producing lots of great fruits and vegetables this summer, so why not freeze or can some of your bounty for future enjoyment? The Ohio State University (OSU) Extension-Clermont will present Preserving the Harvest food preservation workshop from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the extension office, on the Clermont County fairgrounds, 1000 Locust Street in Owensville. The registration cost is $30, which includes a canning guide, refreshments and door prizes. Advance registration is required. For more information, or to register, call OSU Extension-Clermont at (513) 732-7070.
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CLERMONT COUNTY – The Catholic Rural Life Conference of the St. Martin Deanery will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at St. Mary’s church hall in Arnheim. The Rural Life Conference is a group that seeks to bring a Christian perspective to life in rural areas, preserve rural heritage and work to promote dialogue between rural and urban leaders. For directions or more information, call Pat Hornschemeier at 937-378-4769 or 937-378-4560.
Society meets
The Clermont County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at the home of Charlie West, 845 Washington St., New Richmond. He will share and discuss his collection of over a thousand Indian artifacts. The meeting is free and open to the public.
History display
The Clermont County Collaborative of Historical Organizations and the Clermont County commissioners have a joint project on Clermont County History. The commissioners installed a display case in the lobby of the administration building, 101 E. Main St. in Batavia. Each month a different Clermont County historical organization creates a display on county history for the display case. For the month of August, the Loveland Historical Society will have a display. The display is open to the public free of charge during the regular hours of the administration building.
Clermont history
During the month of August the Clermont County Historical Society will have a display at the Amelia Library. This display highlights the 35 historical markers installed through out Clermont County during the county’s bicentennial in 2000. The display is open to the public free of charge during the regular hours of the library.
Happy birthday
The William Lytle, Father of Clermont County, Birthday Celebration is from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at Harmony Hill, 299 S. Third St., Williamsburg.
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CLERMONT COUNTY – The annual Clermont County Collaborative of Historical Societies Museum Days will be Saturday, Sept. 12, and Sunday, Sept. 13. Eleven museums will be open for two days this year instead of one.
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The Archie Lee Boyce American Legion Post 406 of Bethel conducts an Americanism and Government Test every year at Bethel-Tate High School, for grades 9 through 12. This year, a member of the Junior Auxiliary, Blake Woodward, had the highest female score in the sophomore class. She was presented with a certificate and a pin for her accomplishment. Woodward stands with Judi Maupin, last year’s president of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 406 of Bethel.
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Moore takes the ‘driver’s seat’ By Kellie Geist
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Glenn Moore has decided to postpone his retirement plans to take the “driver’s seat” at FelicityFranklin Local School District, he said. Moore, a former assistant superintendent for the district, had planned to retire after 39 years in education. But when Superintendent Bill Shepherd decided to retire, Moore applied for the job. “When I decided to retire, I didn’t know this job would be open. This is exactly what I wanted to do,” Moore said. “Education is a passion for me and I knew I wouldn’t want to sit at home after I retired.” The school board voted in June to hire Moore as the new superintendent, but his contract starts Saturday, Aug. 1. “I think he’s a good choice. Our
staff will support him and he’s familiar with the needs of our district,” said board president Terry Dunaway. “He’ll work to put our district on the Moore right track.” Before coming to FelicityFranklin in 2000, Moore was a teacher at Reading and a principal at Indian Hill Middle School and Scott High School. He also worked for the Kentucky Department of Education as a school improvement consultant. While at FelicityFranklin, Moore was in charge of the curriculum and special education. Moore’s first and main goal for the district is the same as it has been for the last nine years – school improvement – but Moore knows it will be a different ballgame as the head coach.
“Assistants are usually seen, not heard, and it’s going to be a little different being in the driver’s seat as superintendent,” Moore said. “There are some expectations that people in the district have for me and it all has to do with school improvement.” And Moore plans to do whatever it takes to make that improvement happen. “It’s not an 8-to-5 job,” he said. “I bring that commitment to improving our schools.” Moore is thankful the district and the school board gave him the opportunity to be the new superintendent and is looking forward to the future. “I am really humbled by the opportunity to serve the people of this community and the kids who go to school here,” Moore said. “All kids deserve the best education that we can give them and I think that’s a foremost goal in Felicity’s schools.”
Child Focus enrolling now Child Focus Early Learning Programs is enrolling children 6 weeks to 5 years old now for their Early Learning Programs. Full-day and part-day options are available for infants, toddlers and preschool-age children. Child Focus follows age-specific curriculum designed to move each child ahead developmentally, intellectually and socially in an environment that is warm, nurturing and fun. The ultimate goal of the early learning programs is to get children ready for school. “Child Focus, Inc. early learning programs provide the building blocks for the future success of young children in our community. Our programs are designed to ensure more children are healthy, engaged in positive experiences with other children, learning to manage their feelings, have good communication skills and are enthusiastic and curious about
learning,” said Berta Velilla, director of early learning for Child Focus. Child Focus early childhood professionals are trained and experienced teachers who follow best practices and research-based curricula to create learning environments that support the individual growth and development of children. Child Focus Early Learning Programs promote: • Physical well-being and motor development. • Social and emotional development. • Approaches to learning. • Language development. • Cognition and general knowledge. Child Focus, Inc. child care center is ideal for working parents looking to enroll their child in a quality learning program with experienced teachers and small
ratios. Learning centers are open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parents looking for a half-day, pre-kindergarten readiness program may be interested in the Preschool Academy, a partday school readiness program for preschool-age children. Provided at their Union Township location, this Ohio Department of Education aligned school readiness curriculum is targeted to 3- to 5 yearolds. Child Focus, Inc. offers an adjustable schedule of 3, 4 and 5 days a week (morning or afternoon) with extended-day options available. The Preschool Academy is taught by certified teachers and provides a focus on school readiness and content standards with parent access to online reports that charts your child’s learning progress. Call 513-5287224 or visit www.childfocus.org.
Lindsey Harness of Bethel was recently awarded a $10,000 City Barbeque College Scholarship. She is pursuing a degree in nursing from the University of Cincinnati.
Bethel resident wins $10,000 scholarship Lindsey Harness of Bethel was recently awarded a $10,000 college scholarship from her employer, City Barbeque. Harness, 21, wasn’t sure what was going on last month when she got a call from her Eastgate City Barbeque general manager, Toby Stoller, who instructed Harness to come to the restaurant immediately because there was an incident that happened during her shift the night before. When Harness arrived, City Barbeque broke the news to her that she wasn’t in trouble, but rather she was the recipient of the 2009 City Barbeque College Scholarship. Harness, a 2006 graduate of Bethel Tate High School, is pursuing a degree in nursing from the
University of Cincinnati and is considering a double major in biology. Her goal is to become an emergency room nurse. “I knew I first wanted to become a nurse in 2004 when my dad was in a serious car accident, she said. “He was in the hospital for two months, and I really got to know the nurses. They inspired me. My brother is also a paramedic, and I look up to him. Harness was one of nine employees who applied for the scholarship, which is administered through The Columbus Foundation. City Barbeque began awarding $10,000 scholarships annually in 2006. Harness is the daughter of Ann and Dale Harness of Bethel.
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A group of preschool students from Happy Days Preschool in Bethel performed in beach attire during the school’s graduation ceremony in May. The graduates performed songs and dances while dressed in costumes including beach attire, Wizard of Oz costumes, patriotic colors and chickens and ducks. Happy Days Preschool, in the Bethel United Methodist Church on Plane Street, provides education for 3and 4-year-olds. Applications for the 2009-2010 school year are being accepted. For more information, call 734-6822.
Bethel-Tate looks to add science, German electives By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com
Students at Bethel-Tate High School might have a few different course options this year. High School Principal Kim McGuire asked the Bethel-Tate Board of Education to add three science classes and introductory German class to the high school’s course offerings.
“We are really in need of electives, especially for ninth-graders ... These electives will help in terms of options and the schedule,” said Principal Kim McGuire. The new courses will be a freshman honors biology, environmental science and Earth science in addition to an introductory German class. Superintendent Jim Smith said these new course offerings would
be available because the district moved a few teachers from the middle school to the high school and laid off a business teacher. “We have bigger classes in the high school, so we had to do some rearranging. That’s opened the door for some additional classes because we were able to take advantage of what these folks are licensed for as far as electives go,” Smith said. Janet Schneider, a science
teacher who moved to the high school, helped add some of the science electives and also is licensed to teach German. McGuire said if there is student interest in learning German, the school will look into adding a second-year German class next year. While the school board hasn’t approved these classes yet, students who are interested should contact their guidance counselor to
change their schedule. The school will be open starting Monday, Aug. 3. “The kids have all registered for classes, but we’ve not scheduled any of the students into the classes yet, so we have the ability to add these courses to the schedule,” McGuire said. “We’ve already have a lot of students interested.”
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Judy Bataille was a state track champion at Felicity-Franklin and is a two-time Indoor Track National Champion at Heidelberg University. shaky going in but I was pretty confident because of the times I had been running.”
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Felicity-Franklin High School alumna Judy Bataille was a standout on the track in high school but her success in collegiate athletics has been even more impressive. Now running for Heidelberg University, Bataille is a two-time NCAA Division III National Champion in the 55-meter dash in Indoor Track. “The first time was awesome experience,” she said. “I knew it was possible to repeat but I had been battling an injury earlier in the season so I was a little
Bataille was a state champion at FelicityFranklin and ran at the University of North Carolina during her first year of college. “I was part of the relays and we went to regionals and did really well but it was a little too far from home for me,” she said. “I wanted to be close to family and my brother-in-law was coaching at Heidelberg and I knew he could take me where I wanted to be.” Bataille said her year at Carolina definitely improved her as a runner and that she wasn’t sure what to expect when she arrived at Heidelberg. “I didn’t really pay attention to the competition at that level, it’s a completely different experience but the competition is still great,” she said. “I’m getting the same kind of experience as I would’ve at UNC.” One difference between the two programs, she said, was the coaching. “You can get more individualized attention from coaches (at Heidelberg),” she said. “They really get to hone in on your skills and they just really bring out the best in you.” The indoor track AllAmerican said she hopes to repeat as a National Champion during the upcoming
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Judy Bataille, right, has been a standout at Heidelberg University in both indoor and outdoor track. Bataille was an AllAmerican and national champion in indoor track. season and that she would like to stay involved in the sport after her competing days are over. “I would like to coach, maybe at the high school level,” she said. Bataille, a 2005 track state champion, said the biggest adjustment she had
to make when she started her collegiate career was the level of dedication involved. “It’s different from what I was used to. The high school success came pretty easy to me,” she said. “I trained hard but not nearly to the level I did at North Carolina and that I do now.
I love it, though.” In fact, dedication to the sport would be her biggest piece of advice to younger runners that want to compete at the college level. “Be dedicated in high school and work as hard as you can,” she said.
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U15 Force Baseball, formally Foster Force, a three-year-established AABC team, is looking for a few good players to fill the 2010 roster. Positions available include infield, outfield and pitching. The team is considering merging with another established team. The team is managed by a 12year veteran coach who also runs the Elite Cincinnati High School Baseball program for Champions. About 20 to 30 scholarships are awarded every year. The two assistant coaches are non-parent coaches who have both played college baseball four years each. Tryouts are Aug. 8 at 5100 River Valley Road in Milford, close to Tealtown Ballpark, or call for a private tryout. Call Steve at 200-9346 or e-mail sjmel69@yahoo.com. Important questions to ask before choosing a AABC team include: • How many parent coaches are there? • How many years coaching this level? • What other baseball work do they do? • Where is the home field located?
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4-H is a passion, a gift that keeps giving
When I was chosen as the 2008 Clermont County Fair Queen, I was unaware of all the adventures that would soon be coming my way. The first night in our camper, my mom woke me up at three in the morning, convinced that we were going to get struck by lightning. Another day, my $500 check was eaten by a sheep, my sash was eaten by a cow and there was a day, while walking by the rides that a boy was staring at me, and not paying any attention that he walked right into the gate and fell over. My name was put on a billboard. I had my first radio interview and one day, while walking with my friend Lynn, a lady approached us and said, “You’re the fair queen ... and you’re ... her friend.” We’re all gathered here tonight because it is these memories that make this experience so unforgettable. Throughout my years in 4-H, I have been given the opportunity
to not only be the fair queen, but also the 2007 General Projects Representative, the president of the 4-H Patriots, a camp counselor, a state fair delegate, Alex Plante an outstanding exhibitor, and a Community member of Junior Press Guest Fair Board. But, in Columnist 27 days, I’ll be leaving all these titles behind to be a freshman at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. It’s scary to think that all I’ve ever known will not be right up the street anymore. 4-H has taught me that it’s not these titles that define me. It’s what I’ve learned from them and these things will always stay with me. I’ll be majoring in songwriting in the fall. It’s a little known fact that the first song I ever wrote was a song to help me remember the
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What do you like and dislike about the health care proposals currently before Congress? “I dislike everything about Obama’s Healthcare proposals in granting medical coverage to all Americans. Let’s just ‘light up another cigarette in the White House lawn, share a beer’ and discuss yet another hypocritical asinine ideas about rights. No one in this country should feel they are entitled without earning. The drug companies swear research for today’s cost. The HMO’s swear unfair payments. Granted, both seem to be doing well. You do, too. The ‘Hot-Line’ gets you as far as their ability to pay, although known-left to the sniffles and low-grade temps at the emergency room paid for by me and you. Nothing is done. I am retired military of 25 years service, which included a combat tour. What have you taken from me Obama and what might it cost me and my wife of 40 years medically?” J.W. “I oppose this plan because of the high cost, my distrust of the federal government’s ability to handle any program efficiently, and I worry the time to get an appointment to see a doctor will be months under this program. Just look at Canada’s, Great Britain’s and Massachusetts’ health plans to see the problems they have. Look at how badly the government has run the post office and Social Security and you see just how bad health care could be. If this health plan is so good why has the president tried to stop all debate by those who question the plan? Is he hiding something?” A.S. “To me it is a challenge in and of itself. Humans eventually encroach on the habitat and domain of creatures. Some enthusiasts compel legislation that protects some or many at the expense of others, be it creatures or humans. If someone diminished your territory, property and source of food, etc ..., how would you feel and react? To me an appropriate compro-
This week’s question Should Major League Baseball reinstate Pete Rose? Why or why not? Every week The Bethel Journal asks readers a questions that they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to clermont@communitypress.co m with “chatroom” in the subject line. mise is to safely attempt to rescue and humanely capture them, transport them, and release them in a more diverse habitat ala more rural and wild that hopefully will allow them to exist and thrive better in their own turf area.” JJJR “What I like about the current health care proposal is that smart, informed Americans are rejecting it and doing so very loudly. If you are following Obama blindly down the path to socialism, it is time to open your eyes, read the Constitution and think for yourselves. Examples of just how terrible our health care system is: I told my doctor, on a Monday, that I would like to schedule a colonoscopy. He said, ‘Fridays are usually busy, but this Thursday might work.’ When my son was 2 he had a stomach ache. Thinking it could be his appendix, I called the doctor after hours and within four hours my son had had an MRI and was nice and comfortable in a bed at Children’s hospital. My daughter fell and hurt her arm. Called the pediatrician at 8 a.m. and by 6 p.m. she had had X-rays and was the proud owner of a neon-blue cast. Those of us with insurance get quality care and a bill. Those of us without insurance get quality care and a bill. Sure, the system is not without its problems, but do you really want some politician in Washington who admits that he hasn’t even read the health care bill to ‘solve’ them? On a more positive note, glad to see that my computer still underlines the word ‘Obama’ as one that it doesn’t recognize. A good sign that all is still not lost.” L.A.D.B.
parts of a chicken. Not only this, but I’ve learned to be bold, independent, strong-willed, determined, prepared, and to dive in head first every time an opportunity presents itself. When I joined 4-H 10 years ago, I went from being that girl who couldn’t keep a plant alive, to raising a couple goats and a flock of chickens. It’s that same program that is giving me the opportunity to stand before you today. Throughout the past year as the 2008 Clermont County Fair Queen, I have had the opportunity to not only represent Clermont County here at the fairgrounds, but participate in the Ohio Fair Queen’s Contest, had an amazing last year as a counselor at Camp Graham, and attended Citizenship Washington Focus in Washington D.C. I could not be more grateful for the opportunities presented to me. At the Ohio Fair Queen’s contest in Columbus in January, I represented Clermont County in front of a board of judges where they
asked me Miss America-ish questions from “What is the biggest problem in America’s school systems?” to “What cereal do you think best represents you?” My answer was simply Lucky Charms. When I was younger, I desperately wanted to be a Girl Scout. Luckily, my parents never let me and made me join 4-H instead. I feel so lucky to be involved in a program like Clermont County 4-H. When I think lucky, I think about my last night at Camp Graham, holding hands in a circle with people I had only met a few days before, as we released our Chinese lanterns to the sky. I think about all the friends I’ve made and the family that we’ve become. I’d like to take this time to thank the people that have stood behind me these past 10 years. Bea Faul, Janet Feldheus, Jerry Krebs, Scott Cangro and the staff at OSU Extension, my family, the friends I’ve made through 4-H, Michelle, Lynn, Seth, Tanner, Maria, Stephen the Lifeguard,
Our God is a God of freedom I realize that “Independence Day” has come and gone, but whenever I hear of one of our servicemen or women who have laid down their life for the cause of freedom I am reminded once again that “freedom” isn’t free. I am reminded of the tremendous debt we owe the men and women who have served, and those who continue to serve in our armed forces ... those who serve in communities as police officers and firefighters. These brave citizens put their lives on the line and their lives on hold to help preserve the freedoms we enjoy, and quite often take for granted. But let’s go back a bit farther to a time when “America” was in it’s infancy, and even before that to where our forefathers left England to pursue religious freedom. A man by the name of Thomas Jefferson was asked by the Continental Congress to prepare a draft which became known as the “Declaration of Independence,” which would set the tone for our nation and Democracy itself. Later it would go on to impact the world. This document was signed by such notables as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and John Hancock. The “Declaration of Independence” says: “ ... We hold these truths to
be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Ben Hurst life, liberty and Community the pursuit of That Press Guest happiness. to secure these Columnist rights, governments are instituted among men driving their just power from the consent of the governed ... ” Sometimes I think many have forgotten that aspect, but ... Later in 1776 a decree was issued from England offering a large reward for the capture of these men. Most of which were wealthy, but died penniless as they were hunted down by the British as traitors. From the day this “Declaration” was instituted the people of North America were no longer a fragment of a distant empire as one man put it, but they (we) became a nation, the United States of America. We wish to honor these men and women who have served their country and the ones who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Again, freedom is not free. May we never forget that fact. We
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also wish to share with you the price that was paid for our “Spiritual Freedom.” The freedom that Jesus Christ secured for all believers. John 8:36 declares, “If the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” Our God is a God of freedom. Jesus Christ paid the redemption price for us all through His sacrificial death on the cross, which liberated all those that believe in Him. Nothing else is needed as Jesus plus nothing equals salvation. Understand that man’s position before God before becoming saved is one of total bankruptcy, that is, we were totally bankrupt, without righteousness of any kind. We were totally depraved with nothing to offer God and in no position to do anything about our retched condition. But praise God, He came to die in our place that we would not have to. That we might be reconciled to a Holy God through His death ... His work on Calvary. And we must guard this freedom as this is not a license to live sinfully. Just as America must continue to guard its freedom. Again, freedom isn’t free. And if we are going to honor someone, let’s honor those who truly deserve it. Ben Hurst is the pastor at Northside Baptist Church in Bethel.
United Way to offer free 2010 tax prep Clermont County taxpayers will have an opportunity to have more cash to their names next tax season. This is thanks to a new site for United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Initiative at the Workforce One of Clermont County (One Stop) location, 756 Old Ohio 74 in Mount Carmel, operated by the Clermont County Department of Job and Family Services. EITC is a federal tool that returns more money to hardworking, low-income taxpayers. This free opportunity is two-fold. It helps qualified people not only get back their hard earned tax dollars – helping them achieve financial stability – it saves them from paying to have someone prepare their tax returns. In 2009, participating area taxpayers – including Clermont County residents – received a total of $16,636,791 – a 71-percent
increase in total refund dollars over the previous year. Participating families also saved $3,163,060 in fees associated with commercial preparation and Debra rapid refund anticGordon ipation loans. Of thousands of Community the families who Press Guest received the assisColumnist tance in 2009, 3,599 claimed the EITC. The significant 2009 increase in results is credited, in part, to the new partnerships United Way formed with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the Ohio Benefit Bank. Both organizations provide free tax preparation services to individuals and
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Hank, Nick, the members of my club, The 4-H Patriots, and all the girls who have ever been in my cabin at Camp Graham. You guys inspire me, and are the reason I am who I am today. While at Citizenship Washington Focus, while standing outside the Capitol Building wearing matching 4-H polos, an elderly man approached a group of us and said, “I was in 4-H when I was your age ... Those were the best years of my life.” I hope that in the future, I too can say that. I hope all of us can. 4-H is more than a farm kid thing. It’s more than the week every summer we spend here at the fairgrounds. It’s a passion. A relationship. A work ethic. A lesson learned, and a gift that keeps on giving. Let us never forget. Alex Plante lives in Milford. This is the speech she made before crowning the 2009 Clermont County Fair Queen July 26.
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families in the community. More than a dozen partners participated in this regional United Way initiative. Partnerships were managed by the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati, Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio, both United Way agency partners, Northern Kentucky University, and Salmon P. Chase College of Law. You can help. Get involved. Beginning in February, area volunteers will help local individuals and families determine whether they qualify for the EITC. Training for these volunteers begins this fall by United Way and its partners. Contact United Way 211 at 2-1-1 or visit www.makeworkpay.com to learn more about how to get involved. Debra Gordon is the area director of United Way of Greater Cincinnati Eastern Area (Clermont and Brown counties).
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Clermont County’s Most Wanted for Child Support
In combination with Clermont County’s celebration of August as, “Child Support Enforcement Month,” the Child Support Enforcement Division of the Department of Job and Family Services is requesting your help. The following are obligors who owe child support and for whom a bench warrant has been issued for failure to follow a court order. Anyone who has information which could lead to the apprehension of these individuals is asked to call 732-7248. Callers will remain anonymous. Information regarding these individuals will also be aired locally on local government Cable Television. It is the Department’s goal to see all these individuals arrested, or making substantial payments toward their child support obligations. Thank you for your cooperation and support of the Child Support Enforcement Program.
Amber Tomlinson Last Known Address: 679 South Main Street, Apt. 2 Georgetown, Ohio 45121
# of children: 1 Age: 24
Amy Richey Last Known Address: 1700 Harrison Ave #1 Cincinnati, Ohio 45214
# of children: 1 Age: 31
Arthur Sutherland Last Known Address: 156 Bonnie Lynn Terrace Southgate, Kentucky 41071
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Brian Louderback Last Known Address: 56 Sierra Court Batavia, Ohio 45103
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Last Known Address: 3064 Chapel Road Bethel, Ohio 45106
# of children: 1 Age: 41
Last Known Address: 1187 Brightwater Circle, #12 Milford, Ohio 45150
# of children: 1 Age: 26
Last Known Address: 3165 Pennington Lane Williamsburg, Ohio 45176
# of children: 1 Age: 40
Last Known Address: 2007 Justin Lane Bethel, Ohio 45106
# of children: 1 Age: 38
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Last Known Address: 5 Wallace Covington, Kentucky 41017
# of children: 2 Age: 33
Last Known Address: 580 E. Town Street Columbus, Ohio 43215
# of children: 1 Age: 43
Last Known Address: 4560 Ireton Road Williamsburg, Ohio 45176
# of children: 1 Age: 46
Last Known Address: 4934 Savage Road Lynchburg, Ohio 45142
# of children: 2 Age: 42
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Last Known Address: 1355 Moxley Bainbridge, Ohio 45612
# of children: 1 Age: 40
Last Known Address: 6227 Maravian Dr. Louisville, Kentucky 40258
# of children: 2 Age: 35
Last Known Address: 4019 Vinning Drive #148 Cincinnati, Ohio 45245
# of children: 3 Age: 35
Last Known Address: 1350 Pebble Court #249 Cincinnati, Ohio 45255
# of children: 1 Age: 57
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Leland Kellerman
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Rachone Riggins
Rick Smit
Last Known Address: 969 SR 28, Lot 30 Milford, Ohio 45150
# of children: 1 Age: 35
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Last Known Address: 3974 Gardener Lane Cincinnati, Ohio 45245
# of children: 3 Age: 34
Last Known Address: 6678 Kennedy Cincinnati, Ohio 45213
# of children: 1 Age: 35
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# of children: 2 Age: 46
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Last Known Address: 1544 17th Street SW Birmingham, Alabama 35211
Last Known Address: 3251 Dry Run View Lane Cincinnati, Ohio 45244
# of children: 1 Age: 35
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# of children: 4 Age: 34
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When you walk through the door at The Vintage Home, you can imagine the items for sale on display in someone’s home. Owner Becky Elliott sells antique and vintage items in her recently reopened shop, but she’s does more than sell them, she presents them. “I get a lot of comments that people like the vignettes, arrangements and ideas in my shop,” Elliott said. “I work hard to give people ideas and inspiration. I don’t just put items on a shelf.” Dedicated customer and friend Julia Gunderson loves The Vintage Home because of the effort Elliott puts into the shop. “She puts so much love and care into every single item ... She has a passion for this and it translates into what you see when you walk through the door,” Gunderson said. Elliott, who was a teacher for 35 years, had the shop in the same Milford location from 2006 until March of 2008, but had to close until spring of 2009 for personal reasons. When she saw the shop was vacant earlier this year, she knew it was time to reopen. “I missed the people and the relationships. The items in the shop are memory joggers. You hear a lot of conversations and memories,” Elliott said. The Vintage Home is
Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Location: 110 Main St., on the first floor of the red Ron Mason law office building. Phone number: 831-3404 open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Elliott provides housecleaning and daycare in the beginning of the week to supplement her income. Elliott got into antiques and vintage items through her mother. “My mom would always go to all the farm sales and just buy something, one souvenir of that family,” she said. “Everything in our house had a story and I developed an appreciation for the history behind those items.” Elliott will work with customers on layaway and finding particular items, even if it can’t be found in her store because she knows that customer will come back. “Everything here is a want – there’s not a need in this store,” Elliott said. “I know people are in nesting mode, but I think they still like to buy a little something for their home.” “And, when you see something at a store like this, you never know when you’re going to see it again,” she said.
THINGS TO DO Tailgate event
Clermont Chamber of Commerce is hosting a tailgate event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at Clermont Chamber of Commerce, 4355 Ferguson Drive, Suite 150, in Union Township. The theme is “Hot Dog in Paradise.” It is a causal networking lunch. The event is free, but registration is required. Call 576-5000 or visit the Web site at www.clermontchamber.com.
Concert
Band. The event is free. Call 553-4146.
Festival
Holy Trinity-Batavia is hosting the Holy Trinity Festival from 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 7, at Holy Trinity Church, 140 N. Sixth St., Batavia. The event includes food, Wii tournament, casino, music, raffle and giveways. The festival runs through Aug. 8. Call 732-2024, ext. 10.
Rummage sale
The New Richmond Concert Series continues at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at The Bandstand, George and Susanna Way. Music is by Dr. Dan and The Stray Dogs
Clough United Methodist Church is hosting a Nearly New Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road, Anderson Township. It continues from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, with a $3 bag sale beginning at 10 a.m. Call 231-4301 or visit www.cloughchurch.org.
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Shop Clermont County By Kathy Lehr
Becky Elliott, owner of The Vintage Home in Milford, puts extra time and effort into the shop displays to give customers inspiration and decoration ideas.
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To help Clermont County stay fiscally sound, officials are kicking off a campaign that asks residents to “Shop Clermont County.” “When citizens eat at local restaurants and shop at retail businesses across Clermont County, it directly benefits the community they call home,” said Clermont Commission President Ed Humphrey. “A portion of the money you spend for these services is returned to the county to fund local government services, including the sheriff’s office, Clermont jail, Clermont Communications Center and court system.” The sales and use tax is state government’s second largest source of revenue and is an important revenue source for county government. The current state tax rate is 5.5 percent. Clermont County, like most counties across the state, has a 1 percent permissive tax that is levied when you buy retail items at local stores or eat at local restaurants. The county also receives 1 percent of the sales tax paid on all vehicles purchased by and titled to Clermont County citizens, no matter where the cars or trucks are purchased. The county relies on these sales tax revenues to fund more than 40 percent of its general services. It is the largest source of revenue in the county’s general fund. “Buying locally not only results in your sales tax dollars staying here to help provide local government services, but benefits your local business owner, and provides employment for your neigh-
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Melissa, Kim and Cary Parnes of Miami Township shop at Bigg’s regularly. This is an example of what county officials are asking residents to do: Shop in Clermont County. Their dog’s name is Kobe. bors,” said county Administrator David Spinney. “A township’s identity is created by hometown business,” said Goshen Township Trustee Mike Keeley. “These shops and restaurants create the charm and community that lure new residents and other businesses. Without them, Clermont County would lose its individuality and character. Supporting these businesses is like supporting family and friends.” “When I buy groceries for my family or purchase clothes or items for my home, I shop at local stores first,” said Kim Parnes of Miami Township. “I’m always amazed at how many unique businesses we have locally.” Every week, hundreds of people visit Harmony Hill Vineyards in Tate Township. “People come from all over Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana to enjoy the local winery. Many also patronize local restaurants and businesses
during their visit,” said Bethel Vice Mayor Donna Gunn. “Buying local not only stimulates the local economy, but when communities and citizens support those establishments, it encourages others to open businesses in a welcoming environment.” “Milford’s small town charm is due, in part, to a vibrant historic Main Street,” said Milford City Manager Loretta Rokey. “Our success depends upon loyal repeat customers from the surrounding area who enjoy the diversity and personal service that Milford’s Main Street provides.” “With the diversity of local businesses here, there isn’t a need for people to drive across town to dine or shop,” said Chris Hamm, owner of Latitudes Café and Buffalo Harry’s in Milford. “We are seeing a growing number of local people and those from neighboring counties and states visiting our establishments. Lots are
repeat customers. Many local residents are also choosing to shops and dine locally as a way to conserve energy.” “The Clermont Chamber of Commerce is an advocate of spending local, because the initial change in demand for goods and services causes greater aggregate spending within the local economy,” said Clermont Chamber President Matthew Van Sant. “This additional economic output provides greater opportunity for employment for our residents, stimulates private sector investment, and increases local tax revenues causing an improvement in quality of life for those in Clermont County.” Nationally, job losses, foreclosures and related issues have made our economy stagnate. “Like most counties we are seeing a steady decline in sales tax revenues,” said Clermont Office of Management and Budget Director Sukie Scheetz. “In 2007, we received $21.1 million from the sales tax; the number dropped by $600,000 for 2008, and in 2009, we are anticipating the tax will generate only $19.6 million.” “Clearly, if these projections hold true, and our economy doesn’t start to pick up, we will be forced to cut services that directly impact our citizens,” said Humphrey. “By patronizing local businesses, we help increase sales tax revenues, resulting in the creation and retention of local jobs. When possible, we encourage citizens to spend their hard earned dollars locally. It really does benefit those of us who call this beautiful area home.”
Renovation gives new life to old saloon By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com
A New Richmond physician has restored a 109-yearold building that was once a rowdy saloon and turned it into a place of healing. Dr. Janet S. Everhard recently opened her practice, known as the Women’s Health Partnership Inc., in the building at 401 Market St. She said the building has had multiple uses over the years. In addition to being a saloon, it also housed a casket sales business and a grocery store. By next summer it may also house also may house another unique operation – a European-style hostel. Everhard said she decided to take a stab at fixing up a building in a part of New Richmond that has not seen a lot of renovation up until now. She bought the property from the River Hills Bank last year and started work. The building was structurally sound, she said, “it just needs some tender loving care.” Everhard had a medical practice in Anderson Township for 15 years which she decided to move to New Richmond. She did most of the renovation work herself, with help from family and friends, and moved the medical practice into the first floor of the
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A 109-year-old building at the corner of Market and Quarry streets in New Richmond has been restored and turned into a doctor’s office. building. “It was a labor of love,” she said. She said that she has tried to bring the building back to a more traditional, historic look in the renovation. On the second and third floors of the building she wants to open a Europeanstyle hostel in which travelers can spend the night in dormitory-like rooms. She said she is an avid traveler herself, and enjoyed the experience of staying in hostels. She envisions it as a mixture of a European hostel and an Appalachian Trail inn geared to adventure travelers. She said a lot of hikers, bicyclists, motorcyclists, kayakers and people interested in the history of the area come though New Richmond and the hostel would be geared toward them. She said the hostel will be
called AdventuRetreat. As far as she knows, it will be the only European-style hostel in the Cincinnati area. Dave Kennedy, New Richmond’s village administrator, said Dr. Everhard’s work fits in perfectly with plans to revive the older part of New Richmond. “Those buildings are very important. It’s important that they get restored,” he said. Kennedy said the village helped with a tax abatement that freezes the tax rate at its pre-renovation amount. But he said most of the credit goes to Everhard. “It’s mostly her,” he said. “We salute her efforts.” Bob Lees, owner of the Front Street Cafe and someone who’s been involved in reviving the old section of New Richmond, also praised Everhard’s efforts. “It’s wonderful,” he said of the renovated building. Lees said “a lot of good
things” are happening in New Richmond and the village is drawing more tourists interested in the area’s history and the arts. He said he remembers Everhard’s building as a place known as the Friendly Tavern. He said when he was a youth growing up in New Richmond he had a shoeshine kit and would often look for customers coming out of the Friendly Tavern. “They always tipped me well,” Lees said. He said though most of the customers of the tavern were well-behaved, the place also had a reputation for fights. “There were unbelievable fights every once in a while,” he said. Lees said there are a lot of saloons in New Richmond’s past. At one time, New Richmond boasted it had “more churches and more saloons” than any other town along the Ohio River. Jerry Henderson, of New Richmond Auto Sales, said he also remembers the Market Street building as a saloon that had a bad reputation for fights. “It was a rough place,” Henderson said. He said he thought the renovation would help New Richmond a lot. “It’s beautiful now,” he said.
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, A U G . 6
ART EXHIBITS
They Are Just Like Us, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. UC Clermont College Art Gallery, 4200 Clermont College Drive. Digital prints by Richard Eyman. Through Aug. 11. 732-5332. Batavia.
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; www:rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohclecgs/. Batavia.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Zumba Fitness Class, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road. $5. 379-4900. Anderson Township. Zumba Fitness, 7 p.m. Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1950 Nagel Road. Combining music with dynamic exercise moves. 2183474. Anderson Township.
FOOD & DRINK
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.
RECREATION
Wii Play, 2 p.m. Williamsburg Branch Library, 594 Main St. Play Guitar Hero World Tour, Game Party II, Rayman Raving Rabbids, Mario Kart, Super Mario Galaxy, Boom Box and Wii Sport. For teens and tweens. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 724-1070; www.clermontlibrary.org. Williamsburg. F R I D A Y, A U G . 7
ART EXHIBITS
They Are Just Like Us, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. UC Clermont College Art Gallery, 4200 Clermont College Drive. Digital prints by Richard Eyman. Through Aug. 11. 732-5332. Batavia.
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.
FESTIVALS
Holy Trinity Festival, 7 p.m.-midnight, Holy Trinity Church, 140 N. Sixth St. Food, Wii tournament, casino, music, raffle and giveaways. Presented by Holy Trinity. Through Aug. 8. 732-2024, ext. 10. Batavia.
FOOD & DRINK
Friday Night Grillouts, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Music by Kevin Fox. Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira 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; www.hhwines.com. Bethel. Casual Wine Tasting, 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike. Pub. Includes music. $5. 697-9705. Loveland.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Community Blood Drive. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Chick-fil-A, 874 Eastgate North Drive. Mobile unit in parking lot. Free. Appointments recommended. Presented by Hoxworth Blood Center. 558-1409; www.hoxworth.org/chickfila. Union Township. 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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MUSIC - RELIGIOUS
Outdoor Gospel Sing, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Fox Farm, 5489 Newtonsville Hutchinson Road. With Gospel Messingers, Work In Progress, Back to the Cross, Harpers, 4 Ever His and The Ferrens. Free. 625-1045. Batavia.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
Quilt Show, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Bethel Murdoch Presbyterian Church, 9602 Murdoch Goshen Road. More than 50 quilts on display. Free. 583-9676; www.thebmpc.org. Loveland. Praise in the Park, 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Burke Park, 100 South Ash St. Contemporary Christian music by Alter East. Includes volleyball, cornhole, basketball and contests with prizes. Bring lunch and seating. All ages. Free. Presented by Vineyard Eastgate Community Church. 753-1993. Bethel.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
New Richmond Concert Series, 7 p.m. Music by Dr. Dan and The Stray Dogs Band. The Bandstand, George and Susanna Way. Free. Presented by Village of New Richmond. 553-4146. New Richmond.
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Holy Trinity-Batavia is hosting the Holy Trinity Festival from 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 7, at Holy Trinity Church, 140 N. Sixth St., Batavia. The event includes food, Wii tournament, casino, music, raffle and giveways. The festival runs through Aug. 8. Call 732-2024, ext. 10.
SHOPPING
Nearly New Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road. Clothing, toys, furniture, household items and more. Benefits the church’s 2010 Jamaica Mission Trip. 231-4301; www.cloughchurch.org. Anderson Township. S A T U R D A Y, A U G . 8
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; www.hhwines.com/htm/farmersmarket.htm. Bethel. 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.
FESTIVALS
Holy Trinity Festival, 4 p.m.-midnight, Holy Trinity Church, 732-2024, ext. 10. Batavia.
FOOD & DRINK
Summer Wine Sampling and Entertainment Series, 2 p.m.-9 p.m. Harmony Hill Vineyards and Estate Winery, 734-3548; www.hhwines.com. Bethel.
HOME & GARDEN CLASSES
Homegrown Permaculture Workshop, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Water Use Workshop. Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road. Includes lunch. $65. Registration recommended. 683-2340; www.grailville.org. Loveland.
SCHOOLS
Bless the Beasts and the Children, noon-3 p.m. Mount Moriah United Methodist Church, 681 Mount Moriah Drive. Ark of Learning Preschool’s 45th anniversary event. Includes petting zoo, food, music, prize giveaways and more. Free. 588-4863; www.mtmoriahumc.org. Withamsville.
SHOPPING
Nearly New Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $3 Bag Sale begins at 10 a.m. Clough United Methodist Church, 231-4301; www.cloughchurch.org. Anderson Township. S U N D A Y, A U G . 9
CIVIC
Eastside Yardwaste Recycling Drop-Off Site, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 946-7734. Newtown.
COOKING CLASSES
Granny’s Sunday Supper, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. With Mark Metcalf, Veg Head Restaurant owner and chef. Loveland Primary/Elementary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. Harvest and cook meal with guest chef. $15, free ages 4 and under. Registration required. Presented by Granny’s Garden School. 3242873; www.grannysgardenschool.com. Loveland.
FARMERS MARKET
Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.
PUBLIC HOURS
Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 683-5692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland. Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Lake Isabella, 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township. Loveland Castle, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Loveland Castle, 683-4686; www.lovelandcastle.com. Symmes Township.
Wetland Adventure Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Woodland Mound, 521-7275. Anderson Township.
RECREATION
Bike Ride, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Loveland Bike and Skate Rental, 206 Railroad Ave. Ride Loveland Bike Trail with Northern Hills Synagogue members. Free, bike rental available. Presented by Northern Hills Synagogue. 5218586; www.nhs-cba.org/bikeride8-909.htm. Loveland.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
Homecoming Anniversary Celebration, 1 p.m. First Baptist Church of Amelia, 85 W. Main St., shelter. Celebrating the 207th anniversary. Bring seating and a covered dish. Includes pie- and cake-making contest, cornhole and horseshoes. 753-5761. Amelia.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Sunday Worship Service, 11 a.m.-noon, Greater Cincinnati Worship Center, 8290 Batavia Pike. 543-3594; www.greatercincinnatiworshipcenter.org. Newtown. Traditional Worship Service, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Anderson Hills United Methodist Church, 7515 Forest Road. Sanctuary. 2314172; www.andersonhillsumc.org. Anderson Township. Contemporary Worship Service, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Hills United Methodist Church, 7515 Forest Road. Fellowship Hall. Casual environment and dress. Multimedia and latest praise and worship music. 231-4172; www.andersonhillsumc.org. Anderson Township.
REUNIONS
Clermont County Habitat for Humanity 20th Anniversary Party, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park, Glen Este-Withamsville Road. Celebrating 20 years of building affordable homes for families in Clermont County. Free. Presented by TriState Habitat for Humanity. 520-3645. Union Township.
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ART EXHIBITS
They Are Just Like Us, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. UC Clermont College Art Gallery, 732-5332. Batavia.
DANCE CLASSES
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.
LITERARY - BOOK CLUBS
Book Discussion Group, 2 p.m. “The Little Book” by Selden Edwards. Williamsburg Branch Library, 594 Main St. Adults. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 7241070. Williamsburg.
RECREATION
Wii Play, 2 p.m. Williamsburg Branch Library, 724-1070; www.clermontlibrary.org. Williamsburg.
Wilfert Farms, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Wilfert Farms, 797-8344. Amelia. Batavia Farmers Market, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Batavia Township, 876-2418. Batavia.
LITERARY - BOOK CLUBS
Book Discussion, 2 p.m. “The Guernsey Literary and the Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer. Doris Wood Branch Library, 180 S. Third St. Adults. Free. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 732-2128. Batavia.
LITERARY - STORY TIMES
Drop-In Story Time, 11 a.m. Williamsburg Branch Library, 594 Main St. Stories, games, songs and crafts. All ages. Free. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 7241070. Williamsburg.
NATURE
Storytime, 1:30 p.m. Topic: snakes. Includes visit from live snake. Sycamore Park, 4200 Ohio 132. Free. Presented by Clermont County Park District. 876-9013; www.parks.clermontcountyohio.gov. Batavia.
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ART EXHIBITS
They Are Just Like Us, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. UC Clermont College Art Gallery, 732-5332. Batavia.
CIVIC
Eastside Yardwaste Recycling Drop-Off Site, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 946-7734. Newtown.
EXERCISE CLASSES
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.
HAPPY HOURS
Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Shooters Sports Grill, 774-7007. Loveland.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
PROVIDED
Riverbend Music Center hosts Rascal Flatts with special guest Darius Rucker at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, visit www.Riverbend.org or call 800-745-3000.
The Key to Hips and Knees, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Mercy Hospital Clermont, 3000 Hospital Drive. Minning Lecture Hall. Learn the options now available to keep your hips and knees healthy. With Charles D. Miller, MD. Free. Registration required. 956-3729. Batavia.
PROVIDED
The Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club hosts the 49th Annual Flying Circus, a radio control model air show with aircraft featuring flying saucers, Harry Potter and Snoopy’s dog house. It is 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 8-9, at the Butler County Regional Airport, 2820 Bobmeyer Road, Hamilton, Ohio. It is free; parking is $5. Visit www.gcrcc.net or call 513-608-8521.
Life
August 6, 2009
Bethel Journal
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Considering the surprises of life We might even feel childish or superstitious to see them as anything more – though we sense them as otherwise. Causality is inadequate to explain such phenomena. But we’re not being weird in sensing there may be more to it. In the well-respected field of Jungian psychology, however, such uncaused but amazingly meaningful and spontaneous occurrences are expressed by another term – synchronicity. Jung called synchronicity “a non-causal but meaningful relationship between physical and psychic events … a special instance of acausal orderedness.” Dr. David Richo says, “What makes chance into synchronicity is the consciousness in us of the vaster design that is unfolding. Chance happens to us; synchronicity happens in us.” Those more spiritually oriented may speak of it as grace. From the vantage point of hindsight we look back in our lives and believe we see the providence of God working subtly. Though our actions were completely free and spontaneous, and there was no coercion or auto-suggestion,
these few unexplainable events happened and worked to our benefit. It’s been said, “A coincidence is a minor miracle in which God wishes to remain anonymous.” The late psychiatrist M. Scott Peck wrote, “I’ve become more and more impressed by the frequency of statistically highly improbable events. In their improbability, I gradually began to see the fingerprints of God. On the basis of such events in my own life and in the lives of my patients. “I know that grace is real. ...We who are properly skeptical and scientific-minded may be inclined to dismiss this force since we can’t
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touch it and have no decent way to measure it. Yet it exists. It is real.” Another professional, psycho-therapist Robert A. Johnson, refers to grace as “slender threads” touching our lives: “The possibility of the slender threads operating at all times is so staggering that most of us can’t bear it.
...It is probably true that we live in a universe with more meaning in it than we can comprehend or even tolerate. “Life is not meaningless; it is overflowing with meaning, pattern and connections.” Even in times of trouble or turmoil, hope says surprises can happen. Father Lou Guntzelman is a
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Have you ever stopped spontaneously at a gas station, talked with a stranger at the next pump, and left with a great job offer? Did the university you chose for educational purposes introduce you to your spouse? Did you lose track of the wisest schoolteacher you ever had, wish you could have her advice now, and a week later in a crowded mall see her again? Have you ever unexpectedly met a physician who soon proved vital for your health? Many occurrences in our lives seem accidental or completely by chance. And the odds are that’s exactly what they are. But there are a few others that seem so much more to us in their impact and personal meaning. Yet the causes are undetectable. What can we call such occurrences? One melodious word is serendipity. A serendipity is an unexpected happy occurrence, or, as Webster defines it, “making desirable discoveries by accident.” Others might say that all such unexpected events, no matter how coincidentally bizarre, are just “blind fate.”
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Life
August 6, 2009
Look out for the boys in blue(berries)
I’m just glad Donna and Dan Rouster didn’t have the blueberry food police after me, the grandkids a n d daughteri n - l a w, Jessie, when we picked blueberries Rita at their Heikenfeld farm. T h e Rita’s kitchen temptation to sample as we picked took hold and we did just that. By the time we left, my capris and T-shirt were dotted blue. It was a perfect way to spend a summer morning.
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⁄4 cup milk 1 egg slightly beaten 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (thawed and drained)
COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD
Jack and Will Heikenfeld picking blueberries at Rouster’s Farm.
Tink Stewart’s blueberry buckle
OK, so when Tink brought this over, she told me it was a Betty Crocker recipe but I know it had Tink’s touch – that extra bit of love folded in.
COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD
Rita’s version of Tink Stewart’s blueberry buckle recipe. I’ve adapted it slightly. Delicious. 2 cups flour ⁄4 cup sugar 21⁄2 teaspoons baking powder 3 ⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄4 cup shortening 3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray or grease 9inch square or round pan. Blend everything but berries and beat 30 seconds. Stir in berries. Spread into pan. Sprinkle with crumb topping and bake 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Drizzle with glaze.
Crumb topping:
Blend together in a bowl. 1 ⁄2 cup sugar 1 ⁄3 cup flour Up to 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 ⁄2 stick softened butter or margarine
Glaze:
Blend together in a bowl. 1 ⁄2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1 ⁄2 to 2 teaspoons hot water
Jimmy Gherardi’s Not Hidden Valley Ranch dressing
Along with being a consultant to the food industry, Jimmy also creates menus for Seven Hills School and other schools whose focus is child nutrition and wellness (a cause close to Jimmy’s heart). Jimmy uses all organic products at the school. “Kids love ranch dressing and this
Coming soon
Aarón Sanchez, Food Network star interview. Check out my blog at www.Cincinnati. com/living for the video. (Under “Eating In,” click on “Cooking with Rita” and look for the entry titled “Video: Aarón Sanchez, Food Network Star shows me easy Mexican dishes”). one is good for them,” he told me. 1
⁄2 tablespoon each: sea salt and dried dill leaves 1 ⁄4 tablespoon each: garlic powder and onion powder 1 ⁄4 teaspoon black pepper 1 pint buttermilk 1 ⁄8 cup rice wine vinegar 1 cup each: low-fat plain yogurt and low-fat mayonaise Combine dry ingredients. Add buttermilk and vinegar and whisk to combine. Ditto with yogurt and mayo.
Like ZZ’s Boccone Dolce (Sweet Mouthful) cake
For Jean, from Barbara Dahl, an Indian Hill Journal reader. “This is from Sardi’s New York. It’s in Mary and Vincent Price’s book ‘A Treasury of Great Recipes’ from 1965. Makes an impressive dessert and cost 85 cents at the time,” Barbara said.
Meringue layers:
Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Beat until stiff 4 egg whites, a pinch of salt, and 1⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar.
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Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar and continue to beat until stiff and glossy. Line baking sheets with waxed paper, and on the paper trace three 8-inch diameter circles. Spread meringue evenly over circles, about 1⁄4 thick, bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until meringue is pale gold, but still pliable. Remove from oven and carefully peel waxed paper from bottom. Put on cake racks to dry.
Filling:
Melt over hot water 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate pieces and 3 tablespoons water. Whip 3 cups cream until stiff. Gradually add 1⁄3 cup sugar and beat until very stiff. (I think I’d beat them together). Slice 1 pint strawberries. Place meringue layer on serving plate and spread with thin coating of chocolate. Spread whipped cream about 3⁄4 inch thick and top this with layer of strawberries. Put second layer of meringue on top, spread with chocolate, another layer of whipped cream and strawberries. Top with third layer of meringue. Frost sides smoothly with remaining whipped cream. Decorate top informally using rest of melted chocolate. Or use whole strawberries. Refrigerate two hours before serving. Serves eight.
Tips from Rita’s kitchen
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Freeze blueberries, unwashed in single layer, uncovered, on a cookie sheet until frozen hard. Then pour into containers. To use, rinse just a tiny bit under cool water in a colander – don’t let thaw completely before using in baked goods. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-248-7130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.
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Army Reserve Pvt. Gary L. Dunn has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. He is the son of Gary Dunn of Williamsburg, and Tracy Smith of Clover Road, Bethel. Dunn is a 2008 graduate of Western Brown High School, Mount Orab.
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Bethel Journal
August 6, 2009
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Governor’s school budger talk in Bethel was good Howdy folks, The good news is Ruth Ann is doing good, at the last check the doctor said instead of each Tuesday to check her blood make it two weeks. Thank God it’s staying good. Last Wednesday I went to the Bethel school to hear Governor Strickland tell about the school budget. It was a good meeting. There were teachers telling about how the all-day, every-day kindergarten was a big benefit to the learning for the children. The governor had proposed all-day, every-day for kindergarten, but found out Bethel-Tate has been doing that for two years and he was very impressed. He said he would like to take these teachers on his rounds of talking to different schools. We are fortunate to have the folks who are concerned about the education of our children. Felicity has been having this program for kindergarten for several
years now, too. Last Satu r d a y evening we went up to Ta y l o r ’s George C h a p e l to Rooks Church attend their Ole h o m e m a d e Fisherman ice cream social. They had hot dogs, hamburgers, cake and pie along with the ice cream. These folks have five gallon freezers that are turned by hand. They made 40 gallon. This is done by about 20 people. I imagine after freezing that much they may need some Bengay. This social has been an annual event for more than 100 years the best we could find out. They are to be praised for this event. Ruth Ann and I try to go each year, but some times other events interfere, but this year we made it.
A feller showed us a signature quilt. This guilt was made in 1920 and was in excellent condition. The stitching was beautiful. These folks who made the quilt were so precise in their sewing. We had the honor of meeting their pastor Rev. Susan Davidson. She gave me a list of other people who spoke. They are Rev. Lowell Crabtree, Mrs. Renee King and Matt Liemberger. This church has been a mainstay in that community for more than 100 years. It is located on De Le Palma Road at the intersection of Eastwood Road. I am sure they would enjoy having visitors on a Sunday morning service. When I think about this church by the side of the road I think about the song. When you stop for ice cream you will be greeted by lots of hellos and big smiles so mark your calendar for the last Saturday in July. They start at 5 p.m.
The Grange booths were put in on Saturday and were done in a short time with lots of people working on them. They looked great. We took cakes and garden produce to the fair Tuesday morning. Ruth Ann made three cakes, one blackberry jam, one angel food and a chocolate with peanut butter icing. The folks who put the fair together do a wonderful job. I imagine they get lots of criticism, but as the Indian said “before you criticize a person, walk a mile in his moccasins.� When you see any of the fair directors say what a wonderful fair it is and thank them. You might even shake their hand. The ladies who are at the front desk do a super job answering questions, selling tickets and whatever is asked of them. Thank them. Start your week by going to the church of your choice and praise the Good Lord.
God bless all. More later. George Rooks is a retired park ranger. Rooks served for 28
years with the last five as manager of East Fork State Park.
Nominations being accepted for awards Do you know an individual, business or former public official that was a “Pacesetter� in 2008? The Clermont Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the prestigious Edward J. Parish Individual Pacesetter Award, the Corporate Pacesetter Award and the Martha Dorsey Public Servant Pacesetter Award. Presented annually at the Chamber of Commerce Pacesetter Awards Dinner in November, the Pacesetters are selected from nominations submitted from the chamber membership and the community, on the basis of character, citizenship, leadership and a genuine concern for the welfare of Clermont County. The Martha Dorsey Public Servant Pacesetter shall be an elected or non-elected public official, not currently serving or a candidate to serve, whom:
• Represents Clermont County, • Has demonstrated leadership that has improved the economic vitality of Clermont County, • Has brought favorable
Amenities & Services • Chef prepared meals Continental breakfast, lunch and dinner
attention to the community through his or her accomplishments. To make a nomination, contact the Clermont Chamber of Commerce at 5765000 or download the nom-
ination form from www.clermontchamber.com. Nominations must be received no later than Aug. 14. The Clermont Chamber Annual Pacesetter Awards Dinner will be held Nov. 5.
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Clough United Methodist
The church is hosting a “Nearly New” Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, and 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. Donations will be accepted for the church’s 2010 Jamaica mission trip and concessions will be sold. In case
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August 6, 2009 of rain, the movie will be shown in the church family room. The church is hosting a “Jam for Jamaica” concert from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. The concert is open to teens in seventh through 12th grades. 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. For more information about the concert, contact Beth Price at 9104568. 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 “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.
Community Church of Nazarene
The church will host Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter Ohio 2099 Batavia. Meetings are from 5:30 p.m. to 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 shelter. The event celebrates their 207th anniversary. Bring seating, a covered dish, pictures and stories to share. There also will be a pieand cake-making contest. The church is at 85 West Main St., Amelia; 753-5761.
Fox Farm
The farm is hosting an Outdoor Gospel Sing from 5:30 p.m. 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. Every-
one is welcome. The event is free. The farm is at 5489 NewtonsvilleHutchinson Road, Batavia; 6251045.
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 music. Call Angel at 513-8760527 or 734-7671. The church is at 513 Market St., New Richmond.
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770 South Riverside, Batavia OH 45103 Raymond D. Jones, Pastor 732-2739
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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
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Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 10:30am Bible Study: 9:30am & 6:00pm Youth Groups: 6:00pm
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Real People...In a Real Church... Worshipping a Real God! 1675 Hillstation Road, Goshen, Ohio 45122 722-1699 www.goshenchurchofgod.org Pastor Tim McGlone Service Schedule Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Worship 10:45am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00pm Wednesday Youth Service 7:00pm Saturday Service 7:00pm
HOUSE OF RESTORATION WORSHIP CENTER 1487 SR 131, Milford, OH Rev. Jeff Wolf 575-2011
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3052 ST. RT. 132 AMELIA, OH 45102 Pastor John Davis 797-4189
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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
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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
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Children’s Worship and Childcare 10:30am Corner of Old SR 74 and Amelia-Olive Branch Rd 732-1400 http://www.emmanuel-umc.com
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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:
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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)
Sundayy Worshipp Service......8:30am,, 10:30am 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
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4359 E. Bauman Lane | Batavia, OH 45103 Pastor, Troy P. Ervin
Welcomes Y You
Sunday Morning Schedule: 9AM - Worship: Traditional 10AM - Classes & Groups 11AM - Worship: Contemporary Nursery care provided
330 Gay Street, Williamsburg, OH 45176
One block north of Main Street at 3rd 513-724-6305 WburgUMC@aol.com 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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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
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“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
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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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638 Batavia Pike Corner of Old St.Rt. 74 & Summerside Rd Phone: 513-528-3052 Pastor: Rev. Blossom Matthews Sunday Morning Worship: 8:30 & 10:40 Nursery Care Available Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 Web: www.Summerside-umc.org E-mail: Summerside_umc@yahoo.com
MULBERRY WESLEYAN CHURCH
949 SR Bus. 28, Milford 831-3218 Eric George, Pastor Rob Meyer, Youth Leader Kent Underwood, Minister of Worship & Music
Sunday School 9:30am Worship/Children’s Church 10:30am Sunday Equipping Hour 6:00pm Adult Bible Study/Youth/Kids Club 7:00pm WED ”A friendly Church for the Whole Family”
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There aren’t many around who remember firsthand women’s fight for the right to vote, but that doesn’t mean the struggle shouldn’t be remembered. Celebrating those who fought for the American woman’s right to vote is the main reason the Clermont County League of Women Voters hold their annual Suffragist Dinner every year. “It was only 89 years ago that we, as women, got the right to vote,” said Cyndy Wright, event chair. “This is an incredible time to remember women’s equality and mark the anniversary of that right.” This year’s dinner, themed Fighting for our Right, will be at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Receptions in Eastgate, 4450 Eastgate Blvd. Cost is $35 per person or $25 for active or retired members of the military. To make a reserva-
tion, contact Marti Kleinfelter at mkleinfelter@cinci.rr.com or 513-831-2997. Wright came up with the theme Fighting for our Right to honor not only those early suffragists, but also the women fighting for communities today as well as the men and women fighting for freedom around the world. The two keynote speakers at this year’s Suffragist Dinner will be 2008 Presidential Volunteer Award Winner Nancy Arnold and Dr. Lynn Ashley. Arnold is an accountability assistant at KnowledgeWorks Foundation in Cincinnati and an active volunteer with the American Red Cross and the United Way. She is a member of the board of directors for the Thank You Foundation and has served on many committees through her involvement. Ashley served in the World War II from 1943 to 1945. During that time,
Ashley worked at a bombardier training school in New Mexico with some of the military’s most advanced technology. “She was an original Rosie the Riveter, a pioneer for women in the military,” Wright said. To cap off the event, the league also presents the Orpha Gatch Award at the Suffragist Dinner. The Orpha Gatch Award is an award given to a woman in the Clermont County community who go “above and beyond to make the world a better place,” said Cyn Macke, the league’s publicity chair. The award is named for Orpha Gatch, an original suffragist and one of the founding members of the Clermont County League of Women Voters. This years nominees are: Lisa Davis, Julie Graybill, Yvonne Haight, Regina Herbolt, Connie Hunter, Ginny Kaldmo, Nancy Middleton, Sue Radabaugh and Charlotte Schadler.
Lisa Davis, Julie Graybill, Yvonne Haight, Regina Herbolt, Connie Hunter, Ginny Kaldmo, Nancy Middleton, Sue Radabaugh and Charlotte Schadler. “All these women are impressive and what’s interesting about the nominees this year is their diversity,” Macke said. “You see young people who are out in their community doing great things and women who have been doing things for a lifetime.” To be unbiassed, the winner is chosen by a committee of the Cincinnati League of Women Voters. Macke said those who have never been to the Suffragist Dinner should come and maybe learn a few things. “To hear about all the things the candidates are involved it might have some appeal, you might hear about something you want to be a part of,” Macke said. “It’s a real community event.”
Harvey is New Richmond police chief By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com
As the new police chief of New Richmond, Randy Harvey believes it will be important to work with the community to restore confidence in the department. “I’ll work with the community to learn what they liked in the past and what they would like to see changed,” he said. The village council July 28 unanimously endorsed the recommendation of Mayor Ramona Carr to hire Harvey, who has 26 years of experience with the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. “He’s going to be an
asset,” Carr said of Harvey, who will begin his new job Aug. 31. The village has Harvey been without a chief since former chief David Willoughby resigned in May while facing charges that included theft in office. “I know it’s going to take time to restore the department and make it a topnotch department,” Carr said of the task facing Harvey. Council Member Nick Wolf, who was on the committee that helped Carr
interview candidates, said he thought Harvey was “an outstanding candidate” during his interview. Ten other candidates were interviewed. The new chief will be paid a salary of $52,500 a year, with four weeks vacation. Harvey said taking the New Richmond job was a hard decision “because I loved the sheriff’s office. But it was a point in time in my career when I was ready to move on to a new challenge.” “I look forward to going down and being the chief of New Richmond,” he said. In his application for the
job, Harvey said he “would bring passion, commitment, dedication, hard work and positive community relations to the position.” At the sheriff’s office, Harvey was most recently the administrative lieutenant, handling grant writing and other administrative tasks. Sheriff A.J. Rodenberg said the person in that job “does what a police chief in most agencies has to do.” Rodenberg said Harvey did an excellent job and the skills he developed would help him in New Richmond.
McDowell Memorial Run is Aug. 15 For the 13th year, Paycor is partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Clermont County to bring a family favorite back to town. More than 300 runners and walkers of all ages are expected to participate in this year’s Scott McDowell Memorial 5K Run and Fitness Walk Aug. 15. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Clermont County, which was established in 1996. The race course is “flat and fast” and has age divisions for youth and adults, beginning at age 10. Boys & Girls Club members can register for free and all adults and young people are encouraged to participate. The race starts at 9 a.m. at the Boys & Girls Club in New Richmond. Scott McDowell, an avid runner, was a native of New Richmond and an employee of Paycor, Inc. He passed away from a heart condition at age 31. During his employment with Paycor,
Scott played a key role on the company’s management team. He was a great friend to all, bringing humor and integrity to everything with which he was involved. Those who knew him were aware of his pride for his hometown of New Richmond, so Paycor teamed with the Boys & Girls Club in this 5K Run and Fitness Walk in his memory. In every community young people need a safe place to go each day after school while their parents are working. The Boys & Girls Club provides that and more. The Boys & Girls Club of Clermont County has three locations: New Richmond Unit, 212 Market Street; the West Clermont Unit at Amelia Elementary; and the Felicity Cardinal Club at Felicity Elementary School. Register on line at www.runningtime.net. For more information, visit www.thepositiveplace4kids. org or call Jill Cochran at 513-553-1948.
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Mom shares son’s struggles in book By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com
When Franki Butler-Kidd starting writing “Dream Deferred,” it was really just a collection of journal pages used to help her heal. But now, almost two years after the incident that changed her life, Kidd has self-published the book to help others. “The book really started out with me journaling. I just kept moving forward and was healing,” the Milford resident said. “I decided that this would be a story that I would want to share ... I
hope this book helps somebody. I hope it helps everyone understand how the decisions they make affect their families.” “I just want them to stop and think,” she said. In 2007, Kidd’s oldest son, Andrew Butler, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for robbing a bank to pay for his college tuition. Kidd said her son was a good kid. Butler, who attended school in the Milford Exempted Village School District, studied theater at the University of Toledo after high school. He was consid-
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ering joining a fraternity and dedicated his spring break to working in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. “At 19 years old, God blessed my son with everything: A good heart. Good looks. Spirit of charity. Loving family. Friends. College. He had it all,” Kidd said in the book. But by Butler’s third year of college, he was on academic probation and dealing with thousands of dollars of debt. That’s when he and a friend decided they had to do something. After failing to rob a check cashing story, the two robbed a bank. While Kidd dealt with trials, sentencing, lawyers and media, she found that writing helped her cope and heal. “I wanted to do something positive, I needed to channel my emotions, so I wrote,” Kidd said. “I was really withdrawn and embarrassed, so I didn’t want to talk ... But when you are putting words on paper, it’s OK.” When Kidd’s story started to take shape, she realized her son’s struggles could be a vehicle for helping others, especially young Black men,
avoid “falling off the dangerous cliff,” she said. A friend from California encouraged her to put her thoughts into a book. “This is a story that can happen to anyone. It’s not just an African-American story,” said Doreene Hamilton, Kidd’s friend. “I think it’s a story that people can grow and learn from ... It should be a Lifetime movie.” In “Dream Deferred” Kidd encourages the communities to work together to save youth. “I strongly believe that our communities need to stand tall on personal responsibility. Collectively, we need to work even harder for solutions to solve the ills we face,” Kidd said. “It saddens me every day, every single day ... There always seems to be black-on-black shooting or robbery on the news.” Kidd, a screenwriter by trade, decided to self-publish the book earlier this summer without seeking a publisher. She said she might look for a publisher in the future, but, for now, the book can be purchased from Kidd directly for
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is equipping its fleet of 1,150 Ford Crown Victoria cruisers with 5-watt solar panels in an effort to improve the vehicle’s battery performance and conserve fuel consumption. The patrol researched and tested the effectiveness of both the 1.5-watt and 5-watt solar panels available and came to the conclusion that the 5-watt would be most efficient in improving the vehicle and battery performance. Due to the magnitude of law enforcement specific equipment installed in each of the patrol’s cruisers a significant amount of drain occurs on the batteries even
when the vehicle is off. The patrol anticipates the life of the vehicle’s battery will be extended with the use of the solar panels, resulting in a cost savings. This green technology will allow the patrol to not only sustain battery life, but conserve fuel. Troopers will be able to have the cruiser off when sitting in stationary patrol. The patrol already has conserved nearly $1 million or 16.4 percent in fuel from fiscal year 2007 to fiscal year 2008, with the increase of stationary patrols. With the installed solar panels, troopers will be able to operate the radio system with the vehicle’s engine off, saving
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Kidd, a member of the Miami Baptist Church, started Life Trips, a non-profit organization dedicated to mentoring young people and helping them land scholarships.
fuel and with no adverse effect on battery life. The new solar panels also will aide in officer safety and service to the citizens of Ohio by supporting one of the most important communication tools a trooper on the roadway has: The radio system, which connects troopers with dispatchers. If a trooper shuts off his cruiser during stationary patrol and cannot restart the vehicle due to a dead battery, the trooper may lose the ability to start his engine to respond to incidents. The solar panels are installed in the rear deck of the cruiser, with direct wiring to the vehicle’s battery. The
patrol used recycled misp r i n t e d license plates to fashion Lt. Randy brackets, L. which not McElfresh only saved money, but Community allowed them Press to custom fit Guest the panel to Columnist the vehicle. The panels cost $36.99 each and should operate for five years. Lt. Randy L. McElfresh is the commander of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Batavia Post.
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Directions to Buckhannon-Upshur County: Take I-79 to Exit 99. Take Rt. 33 East for 11 miles. Take Rt. 20 Exit and turn right. Before you reach the second stoplight, you will see hotels to the left and right. You may pick up free maps at these hotels or any other lodging establishment. Directions to the City of Weston: Take I-79 to Exit 99. Take Rt. 33 West for four miles and go through 4 stoplights. At the 4th stoplight, turn left on to Main Ave. On Main Ave., turn right at the first stoplight on to West 2nd St. Maps will be available at the Municipal Building on the right.
REUNIONS Amelia High School Class of 1984 – is having its 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+park+map+8x1 1.pdf). Admission is free. Classmates
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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.
Glen Este High School Class of 1979 – The Glen Este High School Class of 1979 reunion committee is planning its 30-year reunion for Aug. 8 at the Eastgate Holiday Inn. Any classmates interested in attending the reunion should con-
tact Kelly Clements Blom at kkb7761@aol.com or 513-9320164 with your name, e-mail address (please put “Reunion” in as your subject), mailing address and telephone number.
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The following cases have been filed with Clermont County clerk of courts.
Filings
Lee V. Roades and Laura J. Roades vs. Surgery Center of Cincinnati LLC, et al., professional tort Total Quality Logistics vs. Dart Transport Inc., professional tort Total Quality Logistics vs. Omar A Carballo dba Omar’s Trucking Co., professional tort Jason A. Larger vs. Burd Brothers Trucking and Marsha Ryan Administrator, worker’s compensation Cherry R. Oliver vs. Administrator Bureau of Worker’s Compensation and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, worker’s compensation Citimortgage Inc. vs. Jeremy Dodson and Brandy Dodson, foreclosure HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. vs. John E. Crum Jr., et al., foreclosure Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. as trustee for GSA vs. Sarah, et al., 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. 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 BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Kenneth R. Hughes Jr. and Fifth Third Bank, foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Linda M. Brewer, et al., foreclosure HSBC Bank USA as trustee for Citigroup Mortgage vs. Allen C. Thomasson and Bonnie J. Thomasson, foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Jon P. Haldeman and Melinda G. Haldeman, foreclosure U.S. Bank NA successor by merger to Leader Mortgage vs. David H. Guethlein and Heidi R. Guethlein, foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Sharon Barger and Charles M. Hokanson, foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP fka Countrywide Home vs. Gary M. Thullen, et al., foreclosure Cooks Grant Condominium Unit Owners Association vs. Douglas L. Christopheren, et al., foreclosure First National Bank of America vs. Jim D. Bates Sr., et al., foreclosure
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BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Eric L. Moell, foreclosure HSBC Bank USA NA vs. Majeda Dabdoub, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Justin A. McClanahan and Monica R. Uecker, foreclosure Aurora Loans Services LLC vs. Rene Galvan, et al., foreclosure The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company vs. David A. Burden, et al., foreclosure Deutsche Bank National Trust Company vs. Bobby W. Watson and Cenderie M. Watson, foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Roy P. Kidd, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Joe T. Morris, et al., foreclosure Taylor Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. vs. James Meece, et al., foreclosure Taylor Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. vs. Cynthia Grogan, et al., foreclosure Farm Credit Services of Mid America FLCA vs. Saleh A. Hatter and Tania U. Hatter, foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Robert L. Cornell, foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Tammy R. Hartman, et al., foreclosure Midfirst Bank vs. Brian Keith Bailey, et al., foreclosure Taylor Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. vs. Marion Wright, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Steve McQuitty, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Chris Katsanis and Citibank South Dakota NA, foreclosure Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. vs. David Holt, et al., foreclosure Guardian Savings Bank FSB vs. Robert P. Dimare, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Edward, et al., foreclosure GMAC Mortgage LLC vs. Anthony K. Kiphart, et al., foreclosure State of Ohio vs. Mark Anthony Payne, other civil Christine M. Moore vs. Bethesda North Hospital, other civil Donohoo and Associates Inc. vs. David Stewart, et al., other civil Capital One Bank USA NA vs. Pamela S. Felts and Robert Iles, other civil State of Ohio Department of Taxation vs. James T. Clark and Donna Clark, other civil Asset Acceptance LLC vs. David Mullis, other civil American Express Centurion Bank vs. Tracey Cunningham, other civil
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Kimberly Eppert vs. Scott Eppert Amy L. Day vs. Michael M. Day Dawn Gaskins vs. Lawrence Logan Gaskins Shannon Kuntz vs. John Edward Kuntz Seth Stephen Petre vs. Jamie Lee Petre Jill H. Warman vs. Daniel G. Warman Randy Cheryl French vs. Kevin Scott French Sterling S. Bohl vs. Sharon K. Bohl Diane S. Babcock vs. John R. Babcock Timothy A. Neeley vs. Teya R. Neeley
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. Ryan E. Petrey, 21, grand theft, breaking and entering, receiving stolen property, Bethel Police. William R. Hall, 35, 135 Dove Drive, Elsmere, Ky., non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Michael McFarland, 25, 1902 Pearl St., New Richmond, non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Sandy L. Luna, 23, 4 Mayflower Drive, Amelia, non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Jason T. Loveless, 27, 971 Stone Valley Lane, Milford, grand theft of motor vehicle, Miami Township Police. Jonathan R. Brandenburg, 27, 515 Cherry Fork Road, Winchester, Ohio, breaking and entering, grand theft, receiving stolen property, vandalism, Miami Township Police. Kathleen E. Moore, 23, 969 Ohio 28 Lot 146, Milford, breaking and
entering, theft, grand theft, Miami Township Police. Jeffrey Moore, 53, 969 Ohio 28 Lot 146, Milford, breaking and entering, grand theft, theft, vandalism, Miami Township Police. Ashley N. Barrett, 20, 969 Ohio 28 Lot 2, Milford, breaking and entering, theft, grand theft, theft, Miami Township Police. William E. Eitel Jr., 33, breaking and entering, grand theft, theft, vandalism, burglary, forgery, Miami Township Police. Johnny Martin Cecil Jr., 21, 2300 Ohio 134, Sardinia, Ohio, breaking and entering, theft, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Justin W. Fladung, 26, 2873 U.S. 50, Batavia, breaking and entering, theft, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office.
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Appeals
The following decisions were rendered through the Twelfth District Court of Appeals. Interested persons are urged to obtain copies of actual decisions by visiting the court’s Web site, www.twelfth.courts.state.oh.us\ne wdecisions.asp so that the full text of the court’s opinions can be carefully read. In the matter of: State of Ohio vs. Kevin Michael Thornton, presiding
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POLICE REPORTS CLERMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering
Unlisted items taken at 3195 Williamsburg Bantam, Bethel, July 20.
Criminal damage
Male reported this offense at 2730 Ohio 222, Bethel, July 14.
Theft
Medication taken at 2849 Davis Road, Bethel, July 18. Unlisted items taken at 1913 Antioch, Bethel, July 16.
Truck taken from lot at 1111 Ohio 133 No. 5, Bethel, July 12. Vehicle taken from lot at 3346 Patterson No. A, Bethel, July 12. Unlisted items taken at 2018 Weil Road, Moscow, July 20.
Theft/forgery
Female reported this offense at 3136 Ohio 756, Felicity, July 16.
BUILDING PERMITS Residential
Kathy Warman, Felicity, alter, 3482 Smyrna Road, Franklin Township. Legacy Traditions Unlimited, Williamsburg, alter, 2017 Ohio 133, Tate Township. Singleton Homes Inc., Batavia, new, 3659 Virginia Trail, Tate Township, $223,000.
station electric, 7532 Tri-County Hwy., Washington Township, $40,000; new-storage building, 3692 Ohio 125, Tate Township,
$78,000. Village of Sardinia, new-retaining wall, 7532 Tri-County Hwy., Washington Township.
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REAL ESTATE
George Henry Hafer
INVITATION FOR BIDS On August 20, 2009 at 2:00 PM local time, the Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority will receive all bids for the project heretofore described as: Capital Fund Stimulus Grant Program 501.09, Roof Replacement - ReBid. A single lump sum bid is requested. Bids are to be submitted to the Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority, no later than August 20, 2009 at 2:00 PM. Bids may be mailed or delivered to CMHA, 65 South Market Street, Batavia, Ohio 45103. Late bids will not be accepted. Bidders are urged to carefully review the requirements contained in the bid documents. Bid documents may be purchased (no refunds) from the Owner, 65 South Market Street, Batavia, Ohio 45103 (513) 7326010 for $30.00 per set. Sets can be mailed for an additional $10.00 per set. Checks should be made payable to Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority. An electronic version of the specifications can be obtained by e-mailing Brian Yacucci at byacucci@chsin c .c o m . Questions regarding the project should be directed to Brian Yacucci, Creative Housing Solutions, Inc. at (513) 961-4400 ext. 4. Equal Opportunity Housing Equal Opportunity Employer 1001489526
Clermont County real estate transfer information is provided as a public service by the office of Clermont County Auditor Linda L. Fraley.
George Henry Hafer, 72, of Felicity died July 25. Survived by wife, Virginia Hafer; daughter, Mary Ann (Rick) Belt; sister-in-law, Naomi Hafer; and grandchildren, Ricky and Rickelle Belt. Services were July 30 at Hickory Ridge Cemetery, Brown County.
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP
1082 Richey Road, Shady Lane Farms to Nell Miracle, et al., 0.51 acre, $2,980.
FELICITY VILLAGE
610 Walnut Street, Paul F. Meyers Jr., et al. to William H. Bauman, et al., $60,000.
Rachel Parlier, 95, of Lake Worth, Fla., and formerly of Bethel died July 15. Survived by children, Geneva Shaffer of Florida, Carl Parlier of South Carolina, Paul Parlier of Bethel and Carolyn Hatfield of Norwood; nine grandchildren; also survived by many friends. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Parlier. Arrangements by Buxton Funeral Home, 110 N.E. 5th St., Okeechobee, Fla.
Happy birthday to:
Aug. 1 – Kenneth White, Dennis May, Wick Caldwell, Joey Szeghi, Christina Pitzer. Aug. 2 – Michelle Penny, Brady Ross, Terri Dincler, Shonda Linville, Myrna Dean, Ruth Brown, Nikki Gillespie. Aug. 3 – Debbie Blankenship, Tim Dufau, Rachel Hacker, Dawn Long, Velma Mell, Fern Anderson, Angela Parks, Ty Rorick, Brian Webb, Kristi Braden, Tyane Raisor, Matthew Draper, Brian Woodward. Aug. 4 – Mike Menard, Linda Brown, Sylvia Baker, Mary Wash, Katy Adams. Aug. 5 – Betty Deboard, Barry Davis, Ida Phillips, Donna Shouse, Carmen Calhoun, Kathleen Canter, Ruth Schneider, Clinton Hannah, Donnie Fischesser, Linda Smith, Randy Wallace, Zachary Marcum. Aug. 6 – Heather Speckert, Ginger Neeley, Jeff McDaniel, Matt Galea, Mark Galea, Rachel Wilson. Aug. 7 – Nathan Reed, Randy Craycraft, Tyson Riley, Sylvia Baillargeon, Mike Ward, Grace Barger. Aug. 8 – Tom Ellis, Guy Postlewait, Jerrie Browne, Gary Balser, Mabel Gelter, Randy DeMaris, Melissa Dyer, Kristopher Rose, Ikey Raisor Jr., Ginny Long, LaVerne Sandker, Steve Gregoire. Aug. 9 – Roger Logan, Kevin Mullins, Ruby Farnsley, Carl Sontag, Amanda Guenther. Aug. 10 – David Gray, Tammy Fischesser, Herman Myers, Stephanie Frebis. Aug. 11 – Bud White, Brian White, Linda Preuer, Molly Drew, Rebecca Mitchell, Jennifer Shouse, Penny Gordemiller, Michael Napier, Amie Snedegar, Denise Campbell, Lauren Troxell, Brandon Brown, Barb Turner. Aug. 12 – Brian O’Neil, Ronnie Parker, Mike Neeley, Lucille Hauck, Kevin Frazee, Larry Brown II, Ken
Ray Wagers
Ray Wagers, 57, of Georgetown died July 3. Survived by children, Johnny Ray Wagers, Christopher Lee Wagers, Anthony Paul Wagers, Pamela Sue Willoughby and Eddie Wagers; siblings, Shelby Wagers Jr., Nola Mae Whisner, Janice Bratoon, Omajean Sue Hall and Sue Newland; nine grandchildren; pet, Sadie; also survived by many family and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Rev. Shelby Wagers Sr. and Claudia Wagers of Bethel; and daughter, Sarah Ann Wagers. Services were July 7 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia.
MARRIAGE LICENSES Bradley Messer, 37, 1014 Bucktown Trails, Williamsburg, trucker, and Angela Dunaway, 29, 1014 Bucktown Trails, Williamsburg, customer service. Stephen MacQueen, 49, 123 S. Main St., Bethel, retired, and Vickie Martin, 47, 123 S. Main St., Bethel, Q.C. auditor.
FLORIDA
Vacation in Sunny Florida! Picture yourself on the beautiful Anna Maria Island beach! $499/wk + tax. Just steps from the beach. 513-236-5091 www.beachesndreams.net
BeautifulBeach.com leads you to NW Florida’s Beach Vacation Rentals along the beaches of South Walton. Luxurious gulf-front homes, seaside condos and cottages. Dune Allen Realty, 50 yrs of excellent service and accommodations. 888-267-2121 or visit www.BeautifulBeach.com
Beautiful Seagrove Beach Rent & Relax. Nr Destin, between famous Seaside & Rosemary Beach. Cozy Cottages to Gulf Front Condos. Web Specials. 1-800-537-5387 www.garrettbeachrentals.com
CLEARWATER - Indian Rocks Beach 2br, 2ba Gulf Front condo. Heated pool, balcony. Many up grades. 513-771-1373, 260-3208 www.go-qca.com/condo
DESTIN. Beautiful, luxury 2 BR, 2 BA Oceanfront condos. Heated pool, spas, kids pool & tennis. Covered prkng, sleeps 6. Local own er. www.us-foam.com/destin Ofc513-528-9800, eves 513-752-1735 DESTIN. Edgewater Beach Condos on the Gulf. 1-3 BR, beachfront, pvt balconies, FREE Wi-Fi, beach set-up (in season) & use of new fitness ctr. New massage/facial salon, 2 pools (1 heated), FREE $20 gift cert to pool grill (weekly rentals in season). Call or visit our website for lastminute specials. 800-822-4929 www.edgewaterbeach.com
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2833 Bethel Concord Road, Thomas Napier to Edward & Helen Morgan, 2.632 acre, $103,000. 2551 Crane Schoolhouse Road, Wells Fargo Bank, NA as trustee to Lonnie Vanderpool, et al., 2.378 acre, $131,500.
214 Holly Lane, Phillip Hartness, et al. to Nationstar Mortgage LLC., 0.468 acre, $94,180. 3386 Macedonia Road, Jeffrey & Carol Campbell to Michael Campbell, 1.366 acre, $122,500. 404 Sunset Drive, Kenneth & Linda Foley to John & Tammi Caldwell, 0.468 acre, $123,000.
BETHEL OBSERVER
Rachel Parlier
TENN
TATE TOWNSHIP
Waters, Crystal Wilson. Aug. 13 – Bill Purcell, Marvin Harrison, Landon Kellum, Andy Kemp. Aug. 14 – Bobby Peal, Dee Essex, Norma Berry, Nelson Houchin, Joann Logan, Kelly Brown, Joshua Lane, Joshua McKinney, Nicole Williams, Bruce Clark, Kevin Poe, Cy Richardson, Taylor Morgan, Hilary Davis. Aug. 15 – Bertie Beach, Cornelis Smits, Rhonda Morgan, Desmond Beck, Matthew Mansell. Aug. 16 – Linda Tenison, Don Gladwell, Rocky Cravens, Jeffrey Houchin, James Houchin, Dwight Wilson, Winn Thompson, Atasha Curtsinger, Ottis Keeton, Rachael Wilson. Aug. 17 – Mark Richardson, Joan Taylor, Dick Franklin, Merwin Willhorte, Kay Griffin, Renaye Reinert, Keri Root, Joey Loving, Evelyn Rorick, Travis Peters, Todd Long, Ferrell Kelsey. Aug. 18 – Craig Copestick, Marvin Benjamin, Jason Lang, Beth Manning, Chuck Meyer, Karen Chandler, Kyle Cannon, Audrey Rose, Laura Manning, Ruth Ann Black, Christian Farmer, Annie Day, Rachel Brown, Cole Woodruff, Gary King. Aug. 19 – Tom Planck, Mildred Davidson, Irene England, Kathleen DeHart, Mike Fancher, Steve Lane, Katie Lane, Krista Hardin, Pat Ryerson, Marina Martin, Christine Miller. Aug. 20 – Marlyn Fottenbury, Ben Davis, Matthew Preuer, Jerry Parsons, Larry Parsons, William Brown, Becky Fawley, Joncey Ladd, Bill Fields, Tammy Kiger, Kendra Lambert, Breanna West. Aug. 21 – Shannon Pressley, Vera West, Andrea Rousch, Jessica Franklin, Yasmin Cook, Betty Hauser. Aug. 22 – Mary Emma Burgess, Tracy Fulton, Randy Mercer, Marilyn Marks, Dana Cochran, Carol Foster, Arian Clark. Aug. 23 – Mary Houser, Pam Wilson, Jamie Boggs, Eddie Harden. Aug. 24 – John Fultz, Kelley
Dulaney, Mark McIntyre, Clarence Gray, Kacee Jobe, Joey Gullett, Teresa Baudendistel. Aug. 25 – Larry Reed, Vicki Holland, John Bauer, William Moss, Melvin Woods, Bob Hauck, Mike Huston, Sue Hamilton, Clarissa Cook. Aug. 26 – Denise Nall, Jeff Wallace, Tracy Nickell, Tracy Winterod, Irma Canter, Angela Morrow, Barb Davis. Aug. 27 – Peggy Tuttle, Viola Herzman, Beth Willoughby, Glynn Broach, Lou Stowell, Tom Gardner, Nathaniel Lambert. Aug. 28 – Marjorie Planck, Alice Willis, Michael Ninichuck, Tim Applegate, David Haworth, Susan Bauer, Kevin Shebesta, Kayla Roush, Mae Spears, Melanie Zimmerman, Robby Potts, Connie Fiscus, Joan Willoughby, Zackariah Barr, Glenna Wilkin, Spencer Taylor. Aug. 29 – Matthew McCarter, Bill Browne, Shauna Wilson, Jean Kelly, Sharon Philhower, Tim Philhower, Nathan Fossyl, Lori Hardin, Matt Stoll, Bob Fruedenberger, Gina Canter, Stephanie Roewer, Kaitlyn Demaris. Aug. 30 – Joey Moore, Janet Bratten, Marshall Reinert, Jodie Wilson, Michael Burton, Gary Hansford, Adam Eversole, Annette Dyer, Molly Miller, Ryan Canter. Aug. 31 – Doug Martin, Chad Balser, Becky Baker, Lou Purcell, Debbie Ward, Jan Gregory, Stefanie Vogel, Christine Smith, James Thornberry.
Happy anniversary to:
July 5 – James and Adele Baker, Harold and Betty Manning, Kenny and Doris Potts, Rev. and Mrs. Lowell Crabtree, Leslie and Marie Veatch, Gary and Laura Garrison. July 6 – Randy and Rhonda Wallace . July 7 – Keith and Debra Shebesta, Ed and Marilyn Marks,
Dave and Pat Lofthouse, Winston and Cindy Holmes. July 8 – Clarence and Joan Barber, Vincent and Pat Gilley. July 12 – Chuck and Mary Frost. July 13 – Jack and Karen Olson. July 16 – Bruce and Tina Holsopple, Andrew and Chrissy Trout. July 17 – Robert and Mary Cravens, Larry and Donna Lilze. July 18 – Don and Pat Swope. July 19 – George and Betty Stiles, Rick and Pat Wilson. July 20 – Kenny and Pat Schickley, Jerry and Annette Grubbs, Jim and Brenda Smith, Allison and James Squires. July 21 – Frank and Patsy Wilson, Randy and Kristi Demaris. July 22 – Leonard and Terry Moore, Sharon and Alan Ausman. July 23 – Jerry and Glenna Brumley, Rickey and Frances Hall. July 24 – Frank and Ethel Manning. July 25 – Fred and Vicky Ingram, Richard and Marilyn Smith, Howard and Terri Daugherty, Marvin and Vicki Blackburn, Pat and Larry Hartley. July 26 – Jay and Eva Roewer, Fred and Kathy McDaniel, Larry and Martha Reed, Bill and Debbie Ewald, Gloria and Gary Canter. July 28 – Jeff and Kim Hounshell. July 29 – Jerry and Monica DeHart, John and Melinda Camery. July 30 – Ed and Vicki Jackson, Charles and Betsy Drott. Aug. 1 – Rex and Russie Moore, Herbert and Lori West, Geoff and Yanci Vontz. Aug. 2 – Ronald and Rose Fredrick. Aug. 3 – John and Lee Spiller, George and Diane Eckert. Aug. 4 – Cy and Joyce Richardson. Aug. 8 – Aaron and Gladys Liming. Aug. 9 – Carl and Betty Sontag. Aug. 10 – Don and Theresa Swartz.
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FLORIDA
EAST COAST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH Luxurious oceanfront condos & vacation homes. Closest & best beach to Dinsey. Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals 800-728-0513 www.oceanprops.com
MARCO ISLAND The Chalet, 3 Bdrm, 3 Ba, on the beach. Pool, tennis, beautiful sunsets. Three month rental minimum. Avail Nov. thru April for $7000/mo. Local owner. 513-315-1700
MARCO ISLAND The South Seas Condo , 2 Bdrm, 2 Ba with direct beach ac cess. Pool, tennis, fishing dock. Bring your boat or use ours (add’l cost). Avail Nov. thru April for $2500/mo. Local owner. 513-315-1700 NAPLES - New all incl golf/tennis comm, beaut furn 2 BR/2 BA condo overlooking 27 hole champ GC, mo rentals at reasonable rates, not avail Jan-Mar 2010. 513-312-5799, Doug.
513.768.8614
BED AND BREAKFAST
DESTIN. Local owner, 1 or 2 luxury condos. 2 BR, 2 BA overlooking gulf, sugar white beaches. Heated pool, hot tubs & more. 937-767-8449,or visit www.majesticsunindestin.com
DESTIN. New, nicely furnished 2 br, 2 ba condo. Gorgeous Gulf view. Pools, golf course. Discount late Summer & Fall rates. 513-561-4683 Visit arieldunes.us or twcondo.us
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MICHIGAN
Bed & Breakfast Feature of the Week
RAVENWOOD CASTLE: A MOST UNUSUAL GETAWAY Visit a “medieval castle” on a high hilltop on 115 secluded and forested acres of the most beautiful area of Southeast Ohiothe Hocking Hills! Owners Sue & Jim Maxwell are creating the most unusual guest experience of stepping back 800 years in a reconstruction of a “12th century Norman castle.” The Maxwells have traveled throughout England & Scotland & have always loved castles & the medieval era. Although the building is new, the couple has been collecting architectural antiques for several years. Each guest room or suite has a stained glass window, usually in the bedroom, a Victorian fireplace mantel with a gas log unit, antique light fixtures and some have beautiful old doors. The wood mouldings around the door & windows & the 5 stairways are inspired by centuries old motifs from Great Britain’s stately homes & castles. Most rooms also have a French door with a balcony, private deck overlooking the forest. There are also “medieval” themed cottages with fireplaces and whirlpools. Ravenwood has
FLORIDA
LEELANAU VACATION RENTALS Over 120 condos, cottages and homes on Lake Michigan, Glen Lake and other inland lakes. Call 231-334-6100 or visit www.leelanau.com/vacation
NEW YORK its own food service for guests, so they can spend their entire visit immersed in solitude if they wish, surrounded by tall trees, huge rocks, the castle‘s own hiking trails and plenty of peace and quiet. Or guests can drive the few miles to outside attractions & other dramatic scenery in the Hocking Hills. Ravenwood offers popular “murder mystery” weekends and also plans “medieval dinners”, getaway workshops, and other special events. Facilities are also perfect for small weddings and other festive occasions. The building has no steps into the 1st floor level - a “drawbridge” leads from the driveway to the massive front door and the first floor guest rms. Nearby are caves, waterfalls, lots of hiking trails, a scenic railway, arts & crafts studios & shop, antique malls and much more. There are often midweek discounts and a special “Royal Family” Adventure Package in the summer.
For info call 800-477-1541 or visit www.ravenwoodcastle.com
INDIANA
MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $129/2 persons. Singles $124. Suites $139-$159. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5 mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside & 80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit: www.riversidetowerhotel.com
NORTH CAROLINA EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 800-245-7746 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com
SOUTH CAROLINA Hilton Head Island, SC
Visit www.hhisland.info and plan a getaway with Seashore Vacations. Our beach is free. Specials available for golf, tennis, dining, more. Visit our
site or call toll free: 800-845-0077.
N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com
TENNESSEE PANAMA CITY BEACH Family Atmosphere! Your Best Vacation Value! 800-354-1112 www.Summerhouse.com RONTUNDA WEST. 3 br, 4 ba private home w/lanai & pool. Sleeps 6. 15 min to beaches. Prime dates avail Oct, Nov & Dec ’09. Local owner. 513/248-2231 flvacarentals@aol.com
1-7 Affordable, Deluxe Chalets & Cabin Rentals. Pigeon Forge in the Smokies. Vacation/Dollywood Specials. Free brochure. Call 1-800-833-9987. www.firesidechalets.com
SIESTA KEY. Gulf front condo, beach view from balcony. Bright & airy, nicely appointed, all amenities. Cinci owner. 232-4854. The Best Crescent Beach Vacation!
BROWN COUNTY. Treat your family to a visit to Indiana’s family playground! Comfort Inn, in the ! of all of Nashville’s attractions. 812-988-6118 choicehotels.com
A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge.Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com
TENNESSEE A Beautiful Luxury Log Cabin Resort minutes from Dollywood & Pigeon Forge! Great amenities, pet friendly cabins. Excellent rates! Call now or visit us online www.hiddenspringsresort.com 1-888-HSR-TENN (477-8366) CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617 GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618
www.NorrisLakeCedarCottage.com Great 2 BR, 1½ bath cottage on the water. Sleeps 7. Two fireplaces, pri vate boat dock. $650/wk, $220 wknd. 865-363-4330 865-966-1775
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