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Marine Gen. Robert Ruark presents a Marine Commendation Medal to Teresa Dillinger, the mother of Marine Staff Sgt. Mark Anthony “Tony” Wojciechowski, who was killed in Iraq in April. A celebration of life and service for Wojciechowski was held Friday, Aug. 7, at the Union Township Civic Center. FULL STORY, B1

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The Place Matters program in Felicity is going strong. The group of volunteers, assisted by project manager Sue McKinley, has worked to improve and remove troubled properties and help residents with housing assistance. They also helped the Clermont County Sheriff Office make 16 drug-related arrests and assist children in the village with after-school activities and lunch programs. FULL STORY, A4 For the Postmaster

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The Bethel-Tate Local School District is hoping the third time will be a charm when it comes to the ballot. The board voted Thursday, Aug. 6, to put a 4.3-mill emergency property tax levy on the November ballot. The district was unable to pass a one-percent earned-income tax in February and a 5.9-mill emergency property tax in May. If the 4.3-mill levy passes, it would generate $750,000 for the district each year for the next five years. This levy would expire after five years. School board and finance committee member Pam Sandker said that while this levy would not

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alleviate all of the district’s financial woes, it would help. “It’s not the whole amount we need ... But we tried to come up with a number that would work for the people and the schools,” Sandker said. “This is really just a Band-Aid. A small Band-Aid.” The district needs an additional $1 million to bring back the extracurriculars, busing and staff positions cut within the last year. Sandker said the board could ask for a smaller amount than they did in May because of some additional funding the district received through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. That $157,000 was used to bring three staff members back after being laid off. However, board Treasurer Amy Wells said that money will last

two years, at which time the district will have to make some additional cuts to stay within the budget. Bethel-Tate is funded 19 percent by local funds and Gov. Ted Strickland’s new plans call for districts to be funded between 40 and 50 percent through local funds, said Wells. Although the board members agreed a levy will be a hard sell in this economy, it’s something they have to keep trying. “We can’t give up. I don’t think we can throw our hands up and just take what we’re getting,” said board president Ed Dyer. “We need the money. We need to fight for this.” Dyer said that, without additional money, the board will have to make cuts that could affect the

quality of education students receive. “At some point, our cuts are going to affect the education. When you don’t have any money, you have to cut something,” Dyer said. “We can’t survive like this anymore. We need something or we’re not going to be the same school district we’ve been.” The resolution will be sent to the Clermont County Auditor’s Office for certification. The board is expected to vote to proceed with the levy at their regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Bethel-Tate High School, 3420 Ohio Pike. Since this information has not been sent to the auditor’s office, the amount it will cost voters is not available.

Bethel village has $585,000 deficit By Theresa L. Herron

Money is available to pay village bills, however, there is no backup in case of an emergency.

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Bethel’s audit is not complete, but preliminary details show deficits totaling about $585,000. The information was presented to the village’s finance committee Aug. 3. The largest is the general fund that is short $450,000. The others are water, $83,000; police pension, $32,000; sidewalk assessment, $16,000; and trash, $4,000. Fiscal Officer Angel Burton said no money is missing. Instead, she said each fund essentially has checking and savings/investment accounts. Each fund has money in the checking account, but nothing in savings/investment. It appears the former administrator and the former fiscal officer took those savings/investments, rolled them into one fund and used the money to purchase things like the three lots next to the municipal building, Burton said. The cost of the land and demolition of the houses was about $300,000. Current village Administrator Travis Dotson said the money spent involved the “rainy day” fund. When starting work on the books, Burton said the village had $1.8 million as of Dec. 31, 2005. That number dipped to $92,928 by Dec. 31, 2008, with no savings/investments. Burton said the village is not spending in a deficit situation now. Money is available to pay bills, however, there is no backup in case of an emergency. The numbers are not expected to change significantly, said Dave

Thompson from the auditor of state’s Local Government Services. He told committee members the village could be placed in fiscal watch or fiscal emergency status. The state would not assume responsibility for the village under either designation, Thompson said. Council and the mayor would continue their work, but the state would monitor finances in the case of fiscal watch. If a fiscal emergency is declared, a financial oversight commission would be established and members would approve all financial actions, he said. Under fiscal emergency, village officials must create a five-year financial plan showing how the situation would be corrected, Dotson said. The village is “recovered” when fund balances are positive and sustainable for five years, Thompson said. Dotson said the village has been working on a recovery plan since becoming aware of problems. That includes cutting employees earlier this year. He is hopeful some money can be recovered by selling the old water property to the county park district. No official declaration of fiscal watch or fiscal emergency will be made until the audit is complete and an analysis done, Burton said. That could be January.

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Tiger Fest Saturday The Bethel-Tate High School Tiger Boosters are putting on a fundraiser to help support the district pay-to-participate program. To keep the cost of participation fees as low as possible for being involved in an extra-curricular, the booster organizations agreed to donate a total of $20,000 to the program. To help raise that money, the Tiger Boosters are putting on Tiger Fest from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. The festival will start with a pan-

cake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. For $4, visitors can get a plate of pancakes, sausage and a drink. At 11 a.m., a carnival style event will be held behind Bethel-Tate High School complete with inflatable rides, games, booths and food. A beautiful baby contest will be held at noon and a cornhole contest will kick off at 2 p.m. The Kenny Welch Band will perform at 3 p.m. followed by the Patrick Family Band and Maddie Davis at 8 p.m. Admission to Tiger Fest is free.

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Nine nominated for Gatch Citizenship award Williamsburg High School. She begins each class with an activity for the students that chal- Lisa Davis lenges them and stimulates conversation. Her resourcefulness was present as she and co-mentor, Julie Graybill, were working with their class on a Skate Park in Williamsburg. Lisa did the groundwork for the project by researching a source of funds through grant writing.

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Julie Graybill Julie Graybill of Williamsburg is the manager of Member Services for Clermont Chamber of Commerce. Julie serves as chair of the Clermont Connections Young Professionals, is a member of Clermont 20/20, Inc. board of directors, serves on the LEAD Clermont Leadership Advisory Committee and is a 5-year volunteer mentor through the College Access Mentoring Program at Williamsburg High School. She has volunteered the past two years with MRDD. Julie coaches soccer and volunteers during military funerals in the county, securing food and providing comfort for families of fallen troops. She

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Julie Graybill Yvonne Haight is a 2008 LEAD Clermont graduate. Julie spends hours mentoring at-risk teens at Williamsburg High School. One student received a $32,000 scholarship to attend Xavier University. Over the course of four years, this at-risk teen was someone Julie encouraged to stay in school, reach for more than just the average things in life and to be a better person through community service and volunteer work. Yvonne Haight Yvonne Haight of Milford is a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 450 where she volunteers at functions benefiting veterans and their families. She is a member of Milford First United Methodist Church where she and her late husband, Will, worked with youth; the Milford Historical Society; the Clermont County Senior Fair Board; and the Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Yvonne assumed leadership roles in her chosen profession serving as president of the Clermont County Real Estate Board. She served on Milford City Council from 1974 to 1979 and as mayor. Yvonne was a volunteer member of the Milford fire department, served 5 years as crew chief of the life squad and served as the director of the Milford-Miami Emergency Medical Squad. She was the first woman to serve as a vice president and director of the Milford Miami Township Chamber of Commerce. She opened the first licensed day care in the state of Ohio in Milford. Regina Herbolt Regina Herbolt of Union Township is the manager of Participant Services in Retirement Plans at Union Central Life Insurance Co., is an associate member of the Vietnam Veterans of America and the chair for Clermont Chapter 649 Golf Scramble. Regina is involved with the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and the Yellow Ribbon Support Center. She volunteers with the Never Let Us Forget Scholarship Fund and she helps raise

Regina Herbolt Connie Hunter funds for the Gold Star Mother Memorial. Regina’s volunteerism has converged into a focus of serving children and the military. Regina helped fulfill her son’s dream of creating a military cemetery with more than 1,300 hand-made wooden crosses honoring those who lost their lives in the line of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. As casualties mount, Robby and his mother continue to maintain the crosses and add more. “I’m not sure any of us realized how this project was going to touch the entire community,” Regina said. Connie Hunter Connie Hunter of Milford is the founder and a charter member of the newly created Greater Milford Arts and Events Council. She serves as the membership and events chair of the Greater Milford Historical Society and Promont Museum. While living in Kansas, Connie promoted and established a Diversity Council and Diversity Library at Honeywell for employees. In Pennsylvania, Connie was president of the Greensburg Garden Center. She learned to fly. She helped coordinate a commuter airline between Latrobe, Pittsburgh and Erie, PA. Connie was instrumental in establishing courses in flight training at the local community college. It has been said that new eyes are the best eyes to view a group or project because they can see the needs more clearly and objectively. While being new to the community, Connie saw a need for a networking and support group of the arts in Milford. Connie is spearheading the process for the organization to receive its designation as a non-profit. Ginny Kaldmo Ginny Kaldmo of Union Township is the activities director for Clermont Senior Services, Inc., makes the work a ministry and is writing a book titled, “How to Put Pizzazz in Your Senior Facility.” Ginny has been a volunteer with Pro Seniors, a direc-

Ginny Kaldmo Nancy Middleton tor for Christian music for St. Bernadette and St. Thomas More Catholic churches. She has spent countless hours raising funds for the Ruth Lyon Children’s Fund. Ginny goes above and beyond the 40 hours a week that she pours herself into her work. She cooks, shops, sews and finds ways to improve the lives of senior adults who come to the senior centers in Williamsburg and Miami Township. Whether it is creating a “prom” for her seniors, finding celebrity guests for events that raise money or cooking a banquet of food for her two centers three times a month, Ginny gives 110 percent. One successful project involved her groups design greeting cards for those receiving Meals on Wheels. Nancy Middleton Nancy Middleton of Goshen Township is the president of The Printing Place, Inc. Nancy has been actively involved in the League of Women Voters, serving as president from 2005-2007. She also served as secretary, vice president and program chair as well as voter editor for the past 2 years. Nancy served as chair of the Suffragists event committee in 2004 and continues as a committee member. She was instrumental in 2006 of renewing the LWVCC partnership with the Clermont chamber in their sponsorship of the Public Officials Guide. As a 30-year resident of Goshen, she saw the need for an active organization for the area businesses. Nancy is a founding member of the Goshen Chamber of Commerce. She has served as president for 2 years and has served on the gala committee. She has served on the Goshen Township Zoning Commission. Nancy was also a Cub Scout Den Mother, involved in Goshen recreational sports, the fire department auxiliary. Sue Radabaugh Sue Radabaugh of Miami Township is the executive director of Stepping Stones Center for children and adults

Sue Radabaugh Charlotte Schadler with disabilities. Sue is the founding member and chair of the Disabilities Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati; she is a member and former chair of the Leadership Council of Human Services Executives; she serves on the Regional Autism Advisory Council; she is a member of the Board of the Linden Grove School and NARHA, the North American Riding of the Handicapped Association. In 1984, Sue co-founded Cincinnati Riding for the Handicapped now known as Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship, Cincinnati’s first therapeutic riding program and was board president for 21 years. Bobbi Theis, who cofounded the program with Radabaugh, said, “Sue couples faith with hard work and nothing stops her. Sue not only has a vision but she has the persuasive powers to see the abilities in each of us that we don’t see. She challenges us to step up and serve.” Charlotte Schadler Charlotte Schadler of Miami Township is a member of Touching Little Lives, an organization serving the needs of babies in Ohio. They sew, knit and quilt blankets, hats and onesies for premature babies in neo-natal intensive care units. Charlotte also volunteers at the Women’s Home of Teen Challenge that serves pregnant women. Charlotte is a volunteer for the Yellow Ribbon Support Center and the Let Us Never Forget Scholarship Fund. Recently she was chosen as the Yellow Ribbon “Packer of the Month.” She rarely misses a Thursday to help pack boxes for the troops. Charlotte is the “Queen Mother” of the Milford Red Hat Sassy Ladies Society. Each Christmas the chapter purchases new winter outfits for a local boy and girl. These gifts are presented to CASAClermont for Kids. Charlotte brings joy to those around her with her singing and dancing making the work go by faster. Charlotte never says “no” and she is always there to help.

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To honor the spirit of the women who fought for the right to vote, the Clermont County League of Women Voters hosts the annual Suffragist Dinner and honors one woman for her volunteer contributions to the community. This year nine were nominated for the Orpha Gatch Citizenship Award to be presented Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Receptions Eastgate. Call 831-2997 to reserve tickets or e-mail mkleinfelter@cinci.rr.com. Those nominated are: Lisa Davis Lisa Davis of Williamsburg is the director of Community Relations at Clermont County MRDD, has a passion for people and making her community a brighter place. She serves on the Clermont Chamber of Commerce’s Marketing and Events committees. She is a volunteer for the Summer Adventures for All Kids program, Partnership for Mental Health, ECE Advisory Committee, Service Learning Program and the Citizen’s Corp Council. Lisa is a 2008 LEAD Clermont graduate. She serves on the Look to Clermont Youth Leadership Advisory Committee and is a volunteer mentor through the College Access Mentoring Program of Clermont 20/20, Inc. Lisa mentors freshmen at

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the community. When you stand back and look at the community, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to improve things.â&#x20AC;? McKinley said one of the first priorities was youth success. Youth success committee chair Bridget Paeltz helped secure free lunches for kids the last three summers and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Clermont County opened the Cardinal Club in Felicity last fall. While these successes arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a direct result of Place Matters, Paeltz said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all connected and equally important. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need stuff for these kids to do â&#x20AC;&#x201C; extra-curriculars, intramurals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to get them active in the community and for them to develop the leadership skills theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need as adults,â&#x20AC;? Paeltz said. Crime and security committee chair Dave Thurman said having the kids involved is important because it keeps them out of trouble. Thurman is working with the village council,

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SCHOOLS Bethel-Tate wins national award Bethel Journal

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Despite a smaller school staff and budgetary issues, the BethelTate Middle School won a Making Middle Grades Work Pacesetter Award. This award is given to seven of more than 350 middle schools that participate in the Making Middle Grades Work program. To win the award, the school must deeply implement the program’s design, teach a rigorous curriculum, have high achievement and

meet the Adequate Yearly Progress criteria for the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Superintendent Jim Smith and middle school Principal Steve Gill traveled to the Making Middle Grades Work conference Wednesday, July 8, in Atlanta to accept the award. Dave Spence, president of the Southern Regional Education Board, presented the award. “This school has shown what can be accomplished to raise student achievement by deeply implementing the Making Middle Grades Work model,” said Gene

Bottoms, senior vice president of SREB. “The school illustrates the spirit of change and the gains in performance that Making Middle Grades Work advocates to get students ready for tough academic and career/technical courses in high school.” Smith said winning an award like this cements what the district already knows about the performance of the middle school, which was rated excellent in 2008 by the Ohio Department of Education. “We’ve taken the Making Mid-

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dle Grades Work reform very seriously and our staff is always trying to take our schools to the very top, which we’ve seen on respective test scores,” Smith said. “This just reinforces that we’re on the cutting edge in the middle school.” Bethel-Tate Middle School got involved in Making Middle Grades Work in 2004 as a compliment to the High Schools That Work, which Bethel-Tate High School implemented in 1999. Susen Arn, former middle school assistant principal who will

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be working at the high school this year, said the school has incorporated things like a flex schedule where the students are in teams with double-time in math and language arts and shared planning times among teachers to improve the middle school. “It’s been a gradual process, but it’s been getting better every year,” Arn said. “Now we have other schools that come in to see what we’re doing.” Bethel-Tate Middle School Principal Steve Gill was on vacation and not available for comment.

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The Bethel-Tate High School Marching Band, which includes students from the middle school, met for their first week of band camp Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7. During the first week, the students spent about five hours each day working on marching fundamentals and music for the show. Band Director Matt Breig said the marching band has about 45 members this year, up six from last season. The band will meet again from Monday, Aug. 10, through Friday, Aug. 14, to put a show on the field.

Bethel-Tate Middle School and High School students work on their roll-step in a block formation.

Bethel-Tate High School Band Director Matt Breig has the students master their marching fundamentals and music during the first week of band camp. During the following week, the students will work on putting a show on the field.

Drum Major Jerod Weber, a senior, calls the marching band to attention during practice.

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Eighth-grader Marie Covault, right, and Rebecca Arthur practice their posture during the first week of band camp at Bethel-Tate High School. Covault and Arthur are both first-year members of the color guard.

Freshman Traleen O’Collins, left to right, sophomore Sami Hency and junior Leanna Palacio stand perfectly still during parade rest.

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Resident awarded scholarship Graham Rose of Bethel has been awarded a Scholar Athlete Scholarship by the Southwest District Athletic Board of the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Rose, the son of Mark and Lisa Rose, was co-salutatorian of the Bethel-Tate High School Class of 2009. He holds varsity letters in wrestling, soccer and track. Rose was a two-time district qualifier in wrestling and a member of the Senior All-Star Team for the Southwest Ohio Wrestling Coaches Association.

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He was co-captain of BethelTate boy’s soccer team, which won its first league title in the school’s history this past year. He also was named to the Southern Buckeye League’s all-

star second-team in both wrestling and soccer for two years. Rose will be attending Purdue University this fall. He plans to major in aerospace engineering. The Scholar Athlete Scholarships are awarded to students based on their achievements in both academics and athletics. This year’s winners were honored at a reception at the Dayton Marriott Hotel. For information, visit the Southwest District Athletic Board’s Web site at: www.swdab. org/Default.htm.

Dean’s list

University of Cincinnati spring quarter – Amy Adam, Shannon Badgley, Megan Baker, Gerald Bellamy, Shannon Bowling, Kari Boyer, Brittany Brown, Chelsea Buckamneer, Ashley Buckler, Allison Burnam, April Burton, Jennifer Burwinkel, Cody Chick, Amber Conley, Michael Cook, Ashley Cooley, Whitney Creager, Jeremiah Cronk, Lisa Curry, Tracey Daugherty, Kristopher Dean, Lisa Dykes, Shannon Earls, Aaron Eiben, Cory Elkins, Bethany Eubanks, Shelley Foley, Ronnie Gallimore, James Gibson, Krista Gross, Beth Hall, Katherine Hebel, Robyn Henderson, Heather Hetterick, Jessica Hicks, Amanda Hirth, Natalie Holthaus, Vicki Holthaus, Shannon Horton, Michael Jarman, Alison Johnson, Amanda Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Andrew King, Brittany King, Mark Koller, Jessica Kretzer, Evan Lawson, Jackie Lee, Selena Lee, Susan Marlow, Justin Marshall, MeShelle Moeller, Raechel Moermond, AshleyAllyson Morris, Tina Mundy, Jeff Nicholas, Teela Oaks, Melissa Owens, Roy Parm, Michael Pennington, Jamie Pettigrew, Morgan Randall, Michelle Redden, Ashley Reed, Mark Rothwell, Chad

Ruttencutter, Joseph Ruwe, Dale Sample, Pamela Sandker, Jaymason Shelton, Renee Simons, Brittani Sinclair, Amy Slone, Samantha Smith, Jacob Staggs, Misty Steward, Stephanie Stillwell, Tyler Stober, Lindsay Sutton, Meredith Taylor, Mikell Wallace, Melanie Ward, Aaron Warren, James Watters, April Wear, Betsy Weeks, Laura Wetmore, Steve Wilcox, Jessica Wilson, Amy Wood, Angela Woodall, Clinton Wray and Katie Yeary.

Graduates

University of Cincinnati – Kelly Ausman, Kylie Burroughs, Mindi Byrd, Victoria Clark, Lisa Curry, Tracey Daugherty, Julie Durham, Amanda Eichhorn, Bethany Eubanks, James Gibson, Heather Hetterick, Michael Jarman, Alison Johnson, Amanda Johnson, Kali Kirschner, Edward Krusling, Jesse Krusling, Lori Kubly, Alisha Lawrence, MeShelle Moeller, Tina Mundy, Mickey Oehler, Amanda Phillips, Jordan Plikerd, Morgan Randall, Angela Richards, Dale Sample, Pamela Sandker, Erin Saylor, Samantha Smith, Jessica St. Clair, April Wear and Kenneth Woodall.

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Bethel, Felicity cross country back in action By Mark Chalifoux

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The cross country season has arrived. Here’s a look at local high school teams who hope to keep pace in 2009.

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The Bethel-Tate High School cross country team returns a number of runners from 2008 and should be competitive in 2009. The boys have a young team but return senior Lance Lambert and sophomores Chase Beck and Dale Anderson. The girls return senior Jessica Fischer and sophomores Brittany Fischer and Andi Lanigan. Shaina Wheeler is another runner who could be returning. The cross country program will also have a number of new faces, including some from a successful junior high program. Brodey McConnell, Sumner Hobat, Ashton Hutchinson and Russell Hartley are the newcomers for Bethel-Tate. “Lance is our senior and team leader, and we’re really happy he will have a boys’ team to run with,”

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Both the girls and boys McNicholas High School Cross Country Teams won the Division II District meet in 2008 and both teams should be contenders again in 2009. head coach Pam Taylor said. “I think the cross country teams will be able to compete with most schools.” Taylor said most of the kids know how to run, but the key would be learning how to run smart races and compete with bigger kids. “I think they will be competitive, even if they are a little more inexperienced than other schools that have teams every year,” she said. “For the most part, they should be very competitive.”

Felicity-Franklin

The Felicity-Franklin High School cross country team is looking to pick up a few more runners before the start of the season. Head coach Toby Lewin said the team should have some talented runners, including a sophomore who was a second-team all-conference runner in 2008, Cory Baker. Senior Chris Shouse, a standout athlete at FelicityFranklin, will also run in 2009. Aaron Housh is one

of the promising newcomers for Felicity as Housh was one of the leaders for the middle school team. Lewin said his expectations are to be competitive in 2009. “I hate finishing last so our goal is to be competitive and stay out of last place,” he said. “Another goal is to get some high school girl runners; we didn’t have any last year.” Lewin said the key to growing the program is the middle school program. He

said there have been several strong teams in the middle school program lately and it should help increase the numbers on the high school level in the next few years. Still, for FelicityFranklin to be successful in 2009, Lewin said it will take some strong performances from new runners. “For us to do anything we’re going to need some sleepers or some kids that haven’t heard about the practices yet to come out and run,” he said.

McNicholas

The McNicholas High School boys’ cross country team finished 15th in the state in 2008 after finishing fourth at the regional tournament and winning the district championship. The team returns a number of standouts, including 2008 GCL Runner of the Year Jeff Griffiths. Matt Johnson and Joey Schoettelkotte are two other returning seniors. Junior Jacob Boehm is another key returning runner. Juniors David Lawrence and Will Keri and sophomores Adam

Zalewski, Aaron Vennemeyer and Daniel Schoettelkotte could also be strong contributors for McNick. Head coach Dan Rosenbaum said the team’s goal is to finish in the top 10 at state and staying healthy would be the key for the season. The girls’ team finished eighth in the regional meet and return a number of standouts, including the GGCL Runner of the Year Maggie Daly. Catherine Paquette is another key senior for McNick and junior Lauren Clark will be a strong contributor for the Rockets. Sophomores Rebecca Heise and Rachel Waddel are two other runners to keep an eye on in 2009. Other runners that could be big factors include Chelsea Ritter, Teresa Rudy, Brittany Zumach, Maggie Cowens, Amanda Bradley, Erica Luedtke and Rosie Daly. The Rockets will be looking to defend their GGCL championship and district championship in 2009. “Our big goals are to defend those titles and advance to the state meet,” Rosenbaum said.

Bethel-Tate golf ready to contend for title By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com

Local high school golfers are already back on the fairway. Here’s a look at local teams as they head into the season.

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Bethel-Tate’s Zach Stiers sinks a putt during a practice round.

The Bethel-Tate golf team should be a contender for the SBAAC championship in 2009 after finishing third in the conference in 2008. The team has a number of returning standouts, including district qualifier Travis Tolin. Bethel-Tate also returns seniors Tommy Galea, Mike Ziggas and Zach Stiers. Josh Ausman is another player to keep an eye on for Bethel-Tate. Junior Alex Dice and freshman Jason Adams are two more players who could be key contributors for BethelTate in 2009. Head coach Harold Messer said he’s excited about the team’s chances in 2009. “I have five seniors and all that experience, combined with the competition among themselves on the team, should make this a pretty good team,” he said. “I’m pretty optimistic.” Messer said the biggest challenge for the squad would be qualifying as a team for the district tournament. “I feel like the opportunity is there this year. If they progress during the season and play like they are capable of then they have a chance to do it,” Messer said. “I’m not trying to sound overconfident, I’m just being honest. Anything can happened during the course of the season, but I feel like we should be at the top of the conference.”

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The McNicholas High School girls’ golf team should be one of the top Division II teams in the area

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Four of the seniors for the Bethel-Tate golf team, Travis Tolin, Zach Stiers, Tommy Galea and Josh Ausman, will be counted on for major production in 2009.

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McNicholas sophomore Lucy Frey prepares to tee off in the Division II District Championships at Heatherwood Golf Course in 2008. Frey will be one of the top golfers in Division II in 2009.

Bethel-Tate’s Tommy Galea is in his fourth season of playing golf for the varsity squad. Galea placed this chip on the green during a practice round.

and looks to improve on the 2008 season, where the Rockets qualified for the district tournament with a third place at sectionals. The team returns juniors Lucy Frey and Nicole Latreille and sophomore Allison Hickman. Freshman Lauren Lamping is one of the top newcomers for McNick. “We hope to compete for a league title,” head coach

Willy Corbett said. “Lucy is one of the top golfers in the city and could advance to state as an individual, but the team hopes to have a chance at advancing to state as well. If the other girls progress, we may just have a real nice team.” The McNick boys’ golf team should be strong as well as the Rockets return five starters in the junior class. Evan Boychan, Justin

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Bethel-Tate’s Josh Ausman tries to read the green for a putt during a practice round. Hebeler, Johnathan Monsey, Tim Mottola and Matt Mowery are the returning starters. First-year head coach Scott Mowery said the team should be a strong contender for a GCL title and for a sectional title. The team finished 28-12 in 2008 and finished seventh in the sectional tournament.

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Bethel has a choice in November election Your hometown village of Bethel needs your help. In the upcoming election, Nov. 2, there are four council seats and one mayor seat open for election. I, Rus Whitley, plan to run for mayor of our village. If you will elect me, I promise to work to the best of my ability to represent you. You have my word that I will not be paid for my efforts; instead I will redirect my entire mayor’s salary to our general fund; specifically to our police department expenses. Perhaps you already know one of our fine police officers was laid off due to lack of funding. Imagine my surprise when I attended a work session meeting

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Aug. 3 and learned that as of Dec. 31, 2008, our village was in the red (deficit) approximately $585,000 – General Fund, $450,000; Police Pension, $32,000; Sidewalk Assessment, $16,000; Water, $83,000; Trash, $4,000. Dave Thompson from the auditor of state’s Local Government Services Division presented 2006, 2007 and 2008 audit information to council. As a result, it seems almost certain Bethel will be placed in Chapter 118 Fiscal Emergency before the end of January 2010. When a fiscal emergency is

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What do you like and dislike about the health care proposals currently before Congress? “Where to start and so little space to respond? “Government run anything is a failure. Medicare and Medicaid are broke. Social Security is broke. These programs are $54 trillion in debt. The federal debt is $12 trillion and Washington can’t wait to spend even more. “What makes anyone believe that the government will do a better job with healthcare? They claim they will miraculously save enough money to pay for the program. The words government and save doesn’t belong in the same sentence. The way they intend to ‘save’ money is to cut payments to healthcare professionals, ration care which means long lines, and to kick the senior citizens to the street. Under the current plan – all private plans will disappear after five years – don’t believe me listen to Obama’s own words when he said this was his goal. “Obama said in 2007 ‘I would hope that we could set up a system that allows those who can go through their employer to access a federal system or a state pool of some sort. But I don’t think we’re going to be able to eliminate employer coverage immediately. There’s going to be potentially some transition process.’ “Ronald Reagan is quoted as saying ‘The most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’ Heed those words because the healthcare plan the Pete Rose government is telling us will help everyone will only hurt us all in the long run.” M.L.B. “For anyone who is for the government-run health care, I ask you to visit a VA hospital. This is an example of the care you will receive when the government runs health care. No thank you!” M.K.K.

Should Major League Baseball reinstate Pete Rose? Why or why not? “Yes. Michael Vick, who only received a 23-month sentence for

Next question What are your favorite and least favorite memories from your school days? Every week The Bethel Journal asks readers a questions that they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to clermont@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. dogfighting, is eligible to be reinstated to the NFL and will likely be playing somewhere this fall. Not only was it just gambling on dogfighting and financing its operations, this boil on the buttocks of society also tortured losing dogs by electrocution, drowning and gunshot. What a sick, sociopathic individual. “Pete simply gambled on baseball, without any of the barbarianism exhibited by Michael Vick, and he is banned for life. How is that fair? It’s not, and if that is all the punishment Vick received for such revolting acts, then Pete has definitely paid his debt to society. I think most people would agree with this.” L.L.F. “I believe Pete has paid the penalty for his unacceptable activity in betting on baseball. He has established the record and as a result he does belong in the Hall of Fame.” F.J.B. “Truthfully, I don’t care. But it does make me think again, as I have so many times in my life, about why people tend to elevate certain people to virtual sainthood based solely on athletic ability (which is usually something an individFILE PHOTO ual inherits from his/her genetic makeup) or popularity as an entertainer. “In my life, I have known so many wonderful people who have given so much to others in terms of their time and talent, and have remained unknown and unrecognized. “For example, there is a young couple in our parish who have adopted a number of children, assuming lifetime responsibility for their care and development. The couple are white, and the children are black and mixed race. “These people are far more worthy of recognition and attention than any Pete Rose or Michael Jackson.” B.B.

declared, a financial oversight commission is established. Members on this commission include a representative from the state’s Office of Budget and Management, a representative from the State Treasurer’s Office, three local members-at-large, the mayor and the vice-mayor. The village has three months from the first meeting of the Financial Oversight Commission to develop a detailed financial recovery plan. That plan must include, in detail, the village’s decreases in expenses and/or increases in revenues, and a dollar amount for each. The plan should include a forecast leading to a fiscal recovery in

reasonable amount of time. Remember these deficit balances are as of Dec. 31, 2008. The Chapter 118 Fiscal Emergency Aug. 3 meeting summary is public record. The 2009 balance was not discussed at this meeting. How did this financial destruction happen? As I understand the details, these expenditures were approved by our current mayor, our village administrator and our council. Our mayor, village administrator and council are supposed to be accountable and always work in our best interest. Again, I ask, how did this happen? Under these circumstances, do you think it is time for new leaders? Are you willing to try to do a

Green thumbs abound at fair Howdy folks, As I write this column at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday we have had 1 inch and 6 tenths of rain, and it is still raining. OH BOY!!!! Last week at the Clermont County Fair the cakes and pies sold good, not as high as last year, but good. The garden items we took did fine. I was wondering, due to the cool weather and all the rain, whether there would be much garden produce, but it was wonderful. There are lots of green thumbs in our wonderful county. I would like to congratulate all the folks who took anything to the fair. The young folks who had their livestock there are to be congratulated. On Sunday morning at 8:30 there were several of our Grangers there to take the Grange booths down and close them up so the fair can use the building for storage. Thanks, fair directors, for the use of the building. After we got home Ruth Ann and I got ready and went to church and what a service it was. There were two special songs, one by a young lady 8 years old. The little lady was Sydney Ast. Now her Mom and Dad and especially her grandparents Jim and Dixid, were so proud of her singing, how wonderful. There was another lovely lady that sang, named Elaine

Ellis. Her Mom and Dad were there and were so proud of her, and of course, along with her loving husband. Everyone enjoyed both specials. We are so proud to have heard both of these special songs. God Bless both of you and your families. The church had a picnic after third service and it was well attended. It seems the young folks and some not so young enjoyed the water balloons and water guns. It seems the balloons and guns didn’t hold enough water so some took to the plastic wading pools to get more water and run some down to throw the water on. The fun and fellowship committee that set this up are to be thanked. You folks did a wonderful job, and everyone thanks you. God Bless All of you. I was talking to the Boars Head Bait Shop in Afton. Mike said the folks are catching stripers, catfish, crappie and bluegills. The channel catfish are on a feeding frenzy. One feller caught more than 100 catfish in one evening and kept 10 to eat. The area by the campers beach is a good spot to try for stripers and catfish. I haven’t heard of any big catfish being caught this year yet. Each year a big catfish of 30, 40 or 50 pounds is caught. A young feller keeps asking to write about squirrel hunting, well as a young feller on the farm when

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squirrel season came in, the night before I couldn’t sleep good. As a youngster and I imagine all kids George are anxious to go Rooks hunting, we were always looking Ole forward to it. We Fisherman enjoyed the fried squirrel Mom fixed and also the squirrel and dumplings she would make. Boy it was good. Well, I have to report on two close friends that the Good Lord needed in Heaven. One was Elmer Dement. Now Elmer sang in the choir at church with us, along with his lovely wife, Thelma, (better known to me as SAM). He will surely be missed by all in the choir and at church. The other one is Leslie Veatch. This feller would go fishing with me at times and enjoyed it. Les was a very friendly feller and always had a smile for everyone. He will also be missed by the community and his lovely wife, Marie. God Bless both families. 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.

Rise above party lines, teach Constitution In less than a year, I have witnessed a government takeover of my country, the likes of which I had not seen in my prior 48 years. Those of us who question our government’s ability to manage our lives and money better than ourselves are labeled alarmists and obstructionists. But consider the facts. Our annual deficit, the amount by which spending exceeds income, is four times larger than it was just a year ago. Purchased with debt with which our children and grandchildren must wrestle, my government now owns and runs banks, mortgages, car companies and health care programs that would have seemed unfathomable in August 2008. Congress just passed a “cap and trade” program under the guise of combating pollution that will place massive new taxes on the coal-burning industries that fire Ohio’s economy and create our jobs. President Obama pushes a compliant Congress to rush through sweeping legislation that would place the purse-strings for

the healthcare industry, roughly 20 percent of our economy, in the heavy hands of Washington bureaucrats. Congress seeks to grant itself the Bob Bridges power to cap the Community salaries of the of private Press guest CEOs companies, even columnist those that haven’t taken bailout funds. Just this weekend we witnessed a nation-wide shopping frenzy as the federal government took your tax dollars and paid your neighbors $4,500 each to buy brand new cars and destroy their old cars, most of which ran just fine. Exactly which article of the U.S. Constitution grants authority to congress and the president to do all of this? The answer is that no such authority exists. We send our representatives to Columbus and to Washington with the hopes they will faithfully represent our

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values and collective will. They ignore us. We assume they have the legal authority to implement the legislation they pass. They know full well the limitations of the Constitution they swore to uphold, support and defend. But because we don’t know those legal limitations and restrictions, they impudently tax, spend and intrude upon our liberties. Our Constitution is an invaluable gift from our founding fathers: A brilliant framework that provides for a limited government with very specific responsibilities and restrictions. Our first, next duty as American citizens is to rise above party lines and return Constitutionalists to Washington. Our second duty is to insist that schools renew emphasis on teaching the U.S. Constitution. Each year children sit through 180 history or civics classes. How about using 10 percent of those days each year to ground children in the fundamentals of the U.S. Constitution and its amendments? Bob Bridges lives on Abbott Road in Batavia.

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Salute to a fallen Marine Community Press Staff Report’ Marine Brig. Gen. Robert Ruark praised the dedication and courage of Marine Staff Sgt. Mark Anthony “Tony” Wojciechowski in performing the dangerous job of Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) technician. Wojciechowski was killed in Iraq April 30 while disarming an improvised explosive device (IED). A celebration of life and service for the fallen Marine was held Aug. 7 at the Union Township Civic Center. Ruark, who spoke at the event, said when Wojciechowski was killed he was investigating an IED that

Marine Brig. Gen. Robert Ruark speaks Aug. 7 at a celebration of life and service for Staff Sgt. Mark Anthony “Tony” Wojciechowski, who was killed in Iraq in April.

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Leroy Ellington sings the National Anthem during a celebration of life and service for Marine Staff Sgt. Mark Anthony “Tony” Wojciechowski.

Family members speak at the celebration of life and service Aug. 7 for Marine Staff Sgt. Mark Anthony “Tony” Wojciechowski, who was killed in Iraq in April. From left are parents Tony and Teresa Dillinger and sister Tiffany Dillinger.

Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods is hosting the Our Hidden Ocean Scavenger Hunt from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at 4949 Tealtown Road. Learn about past and present geology and natural history of the nature center. Includes prizes. The cost is included with admission: Free Monday; $3, $1

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could have killed a number of Iraqis and Americans. “Tony put his life on the line every day to keep fellow Marines safe,” Ruark said. The general said Wojciechowski volunteered twice, once to become a Marine and again to become an EOD tech. “Tony loved the corps and loved being an EOD tech,” he said. Also speaking at the event were U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt and some of Wojciechowski’s family members and friends. Clermont County Commissioner Bob Proud made the introductions and helped organize the event.

Fellow Marines watch the celebration of life and service for Staff Sgt. Mark Anthony “Tony” Wojciechowski.

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A sign honors the service of Marine Staff Sgt. Mark Anthony “Tony” Wojciechowski.

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children Tuesday through Friday; $5, $1 children Saturday and Sunday. It is free for members. Call 831-1711 or visit www.cincynature.org.

Movie night

Clough United Methodist Church is hosting Family Outdoor Movie Night at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Clough United Methodist Church,

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2010 Wolfangel Road. Bring seating. Concessions are available. Proceeds to benefit the church Mission Team’s trip to My Father’s House in Jamaica. Donations are accepted. Call 231-4301 or visit www.cloughchurch.org.

Day trip

Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods is hosting an Adams County Day Trip from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. Meet at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, to carpool. Visit Lynx Prairie and The Wilderness. Bring lunch, sun protection and water. The cost is $30 or $20

for members. Registration is required and is available online. Call 831-1711 or visit www.cincynature.org.

5K race

Boys & Girls Club of Clermont County is hosting the Scott McDowell Memorial 5K Race from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 15, at Boys and Girls Club of Clermont County, 212 Market St. in New Richmond. There are running and walking age divisions for youth and adults, beginning at age 10. Proceeds to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Clermont County. The cost is $10 to $25. Call

553-1948 or visit www.thepositiveplace4kids.org.

Car show

American Legion Post 288 is hosting a Car and Motorcycle Show at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at Williamsburg Community Park, 150 East Main St. The event includes rods, customs, classics, motorcycles and Corvettes. Tshirts and dash plaques to first 100 entrants. The event also includes door prizes, food and beverages. Registration is 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a $15 entry fee, but is free to spectators. Call 724-9915.

A Marine color guard posts the colors as a bagpiper plays at a celebration of life and service for Marine Staff Sgt. Mark Anthony “Tony” Wojciechowski. The Glen Este High School graduate was killed in Iraq in April.

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Do You Recognize Me?, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Milford-Miami Township Branch Library, 1099 Ohio 131, Display of unidentified historic Milford photographs. Free. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 248-0700. Milford.

FARMERS MARKET

Shaw Farms Produce, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Shaw Farms Produce, 1737 Ohio 131, Sweet corn, tomatoes, cantaloupes, watermelons, cucumbers, pickles, yellow squash, zucchini and green beans both stringless and half runners. Some other things: peaches, plums, nectarines, potatoes, Vidalia onions, Amish meats, cheeses and jarred goods. Call for hours. 575-2022. Miami Township.

NATURE

Our Hidden Ocean Scavenger Hunt, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Learn about past and present geology and natural history of Nature Center. Includes prizes. Included with admission: free Monday; $3, $1 children Tuesday-Friday; $5, $1 children Saturday-Sunday. Free for members. 8311711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

FESTIVALS

St. Bernadette Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, St. Bernadette Church, 1453 Locust Lake Road. 753-5566. Amelia. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 5890 Buckwheat Road. Food, games for all ages, rides, bid and buy, music and raffles. Free. 575-0119. Milford. Mediterranean Food Festival, 5 p.m.-11 p.m. St. James Antiochian Orthodox Church, 6577 Branch Hill Miamiville Road. Authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, desserts, music, games and more. $2. 583-9600; www.stjamesloveland.org. Loveland.

FOOD & DRINK

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

NATURE

Nature Calls Geology and Fossil Tour, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 831-1711. Union Township.

SPORTS

Equine Club Open Speed Show, 6:30 p.m. Clermont County Fairgrounds, 1000 Locust St. Horse show. Food available. Non-perishable food collected to benefit YWCA. Free for spectators. Presented by Clermont County 4H. 252-6014. Owensville. S A T U R D A Y, A U G . 1 5

RECREATION

Hike For Your Health, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Hike all 10 trails to win drawstring backpack. $5 passport; nonmembers pay admission: $5, $1 ages 3-12 Saturday-Sunday; $3, $1 ages 3-12 Tuesday-Friday; free Monday. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Wii Sports for Seniors, 11:30 a.m. MilfordMiami Township Branch Library, 1099 Ohio 131, Wii bowling, tennis, golf or baseball. Ages 50 and up. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 248-0700; www.clermontlibrary.org. Milford. F R I D A Y, A U G . 1 4

BUSINESS MEETINGS

Clermont County Family and Children First Council Meeting, 10 a.m. Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board, 1088 Wasserman Way. Suite B, Conference room. Presented by Clermont County Family and Children First. 732-5400. Batavia.

CIVIC

Backpack Challenge, 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Target, 8680 Beechmont Ave. Parking lot. Donate school supplies for students in need throughout the area. Benefits social service agencies in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Presented by Q102-FM (101.9). 699-5102; www.wkrq.com. Cherry Grove.

COMMUNITY DANCE

Friday Night Dance Party, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. American Legion Post 450, 450 Victor Stier Drive. At sheltered pavilion. Features live music. Food and drinks available. Free. 8319876. Milford. Zumba Salsa Band, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Downtown Milford, Main Street, Block party. Music and dancing. Bring lawn chair and dancing shoes. Free. Presented by Historic Milford Association. 831-2521; www.downtownmilford.com. Milford.

ART EXHIBITS

Do You Recognize Me?, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Milford-Miami Township Branch Library, Free. 248-0700. Milford.

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FOOD & DRINK

Summer Wine Sampling and Entertainment Series, 2 p.m.-9 p.m. Harmony Hill Vineyards and Estate Winery, 50 cents per sample. 734-3548; www.hhwines.com. Bethel.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Children’s Story Time, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Passage Books, 126 Front St. Bilingual story telling, crafts, snacks and more. Ages 2 and up. Parents welcome. Free. 843-6333; www.passagebookstore.com. New Richmond.

NATURE

Summer Stream Exploration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Meet naturalist at stream. Learn about collecting and identifying fossils. All ages. $5, $1 children, free members. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township. Snake, Fish and Turtle Feeding, noon, Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. $5, $1 children, free members. 831-1711. Union Township. Fossil Fanatics Unite: Fossil Identification, 10 a.m.-noon, Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Learn about collection, identification and classification of fossils from Cincinnati Dry Dredgers. $5, $1 children, free members. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

BUSINESS MEETINGS

Family Breakfast Meeting, 9 a.m. With guest speaker Joe Baughman. Golden Corral Eastgate, 4394 Glen Este Withamsville Road. $8 adults, $4 children. Reservations required by Aug. 11. Presented by Business Men’s Fellowship USA Cincinnati-East Chapter. 831-2029. Eastgate.

FARMERS MARKET

Ohio Valley Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Milford Shopping Center, 1025 Lila Ave. Group of local growers sell fruits, vegetables, honey, potted flowers, cut flowers, herbs, seasonal decorations and more. Severe weather may shorten market times. Presented by Ohio Valley Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association. ; http://milfordfarmersmarket.com. Milford. 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. Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown. Shaw Farms Produce, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Shaw Farms Produce, 575-2022. Miami Township. 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. Mount Holly. Batavia Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Batavia Township,, Main and Depot streets. Vegetables, fruits and eggs. 876-2418. Batavia.

FESTIVALS

St. Bernadette Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, St. Bernadette Church, 753-5566. Amelia. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Free. 575-0119. Milford. Mediterranean Food Festival, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. St. James Antiochian Orthodox Church, $2. 583-9600; www.stjamesloveland.org. Loveland.

PROVIDED.

American Legion Post 288 is hosting a Car and Motorcycle Show at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at Williamsburg Community Park, 150 East Main St., Williamsburg. The event includes rods, customs, classics, motorcycles and Corvettes. T-Shirts and dash plaques to first 100 entrants. The event also includes door prizes, food and beverages. Registration is from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a $15 entry fee, but it is free to spectators. Registration is required for entries. Call 724-9915.

FESTIVALS

St. Bernadette Festival, noon-11 p.m. Chicken dinner and alcohol available. St. Bernadette Church, 753-5566. Amelia. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Festival, noon-10 p.m. Chicken dinner and beer available. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Free. 575-0119. Milford. Mediterranean Food Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. St. James Antiochian Orthodox Church, $2. 583-9600; www.stjamesloveland.org. Loveland.

MUSEUMS RECREATION

Scott McDowell Memorial 5K Race, 9 a.m.-noon, Boys and Girls Club of Clermont County, 212 Market St. Course is flat and fast. Running and walking age divisions for youth and adults, beginning at age 10. Benefits Boys and Girls Club of Clermont County. $10-$25. 553-1948; www.thepositiveplace4kids.org. New Richmond.

REUNIONS

Clermont Northeastern Alumni Association Alumni Dinner Dance, 6:30 p.m. Clermont County Fairgrounds, 1000 Locust St. For all alumni. $25. Reservations required. Presented by Clermont Northeastern Alumni Association. 239-1572; www.cneschools.org. Owensville.

SHOPPING

Used Book Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Union Township Branch Library, 4462 Mount Carmel-Tobasco Road. Used fiction and nonfiction books and audio/visual materials for adults, teens and children. Benefits the Union Township Branch Library. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 528-1744; www.clermontlibrary.org. Union Township.

SPORTS

Vintage Baseball, 2 p.m. Riverside Ball Park, Water Street at Stier Drive. Cincinnati Buckeyes vs. Wyandotte Ghostriders. Played according to the rules as they were in 1869. 248-0324; www.cincinnatibuckeyes.com. Milford. S U N D A Y, A U G . 1 6

FARMERS MARKET

Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown. Shaw Farms Produce, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Shaw Farms Produce, 575-2022. Miami Township.

Children’s Vintage Books Display, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Promont House Museum, Included with admission: $5, $1 children, free for members. 248-2304; www.milfordhistory.net. Milford.

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ART EXHIBITS

Do You Recognize Me?, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Milford-Miami Township Branch Library, Free. 248-0700. Milford.

NATURE

Nature Calls Geology and Fossil Tour, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 831-1711. Union Township. Our Hidden Ocean Scavenger Hunt, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, Included with admission: free Monday; $3, $1 children Tuesday-Friday; $5, $1 children Saturday-Sunday. Free for members. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

RECREATION

Car and Motorcycle Show, 8:30 a.m. Williamsburg Community Park, 150 East Main Street, Includes rods, customs, classics, motorcycles and Corvettes. T-Shirts and dash plaques to first 100 entrants. Door prizes, food and beverages. Registration 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $15 entry fee, free to spectators. Registration required for entries. Presented by American Legion Post 288. 724-9915. Williamsburg. Hike For Your Health, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, $5 passport; non-members pay admission: $5, $1 ages 3-12 Saturday-Sunday; $3, $1 ages 312 Tuesday-Friday; free Monday. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township. M O N D A Y, A U G . 1 7

ART EXHIBITS

Do You Recognize Me?, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Milford-Miami Township Branch Library, Free. 248-0700. Milford.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Anime Club, 6 p.m. Owensville Branch Library, 2548 U.S. 50, Teens watch and discuss anime. Snacks provided. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 732-6084. Owensville. Auxiliary Unit Meeting, 6 p.m. Annual picnic meeting. Bring covered dish to share. New officers installed. American Legion Post 288, 208 East Main St. Presented by Williamsburg American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 288. 724-9915. Williamsburg, Ohio.

FARMERS MARKET

Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 5612004. Newtown. Shaw Farms Produce, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Shaw Farms Produce, 575-2022. Miami Township.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES Story Time, 11 a.m. Amelia Branch Library, 58 Maple St. Stories, songs, and crafts. All ages. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 752-5580; www.clermontlibrary.org. Amelia.

MUSIC - BENEFITS

Jam for Jamaica Concert, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road. Midnight Silence performs. Concessions available. Students should bring ID. Grades 7-12. Benefits the church’s 2010 Jamaica Mission Team. $5. 231-4301; www.cloughchurch.org. Anderson Township.

NATURE

Our Hidden Ocean Scavenger Hunt, 8 a.m.9 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, Included with admission: free Monday; $3, $1 children Tuesday-Friday; $5, $1 children Saturday-Sunday. Free for members. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

PUBLIC HOURS

Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Lake Isabella, $9.50 for 12-hour permit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60 and up; vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township. Wetland Adventure Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.Woodland Mound, $2 ages 2-12; vehicle permit required. 521-7275. Anderson Township.

RECREATION

Hike For Your Health, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, $5 passport; non-members pay admission: $5, $1 ages 312 Saturday-Sunday; $3, $1 ages 3-12 Tuesday-Friday; free Monday. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

SEMINARS

The Recession: Coping Skills in Uncertain Times, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. St. John Fisher Church, 3227 Church St. How to deal with life in this economy.Topics include addressing the losses, talking with your children and more. Free. Registration required. 241-7745. Newtown.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1950 Nagel Road.Anyone interested in learning more about MS or knows of someone who would benefit from support group is invited. 474-4938. Anderson Township. W E D N E S D A Y, A U G . 1 9

ART EXHIBITS

Do You Recognize Me?, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Milford-Miami Township Branch Library, Free. 248-0700. Milford.

FARMERS MARKET

Ohio Valley Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Market, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Milford Shopping Center, ; http://milfordfarmersmarket.com. Milford.

FARMERS MARKET

Shaw Farms Produce, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Shaw Farms Produce, 575-2022. Miami Township.

HAPPY HOURS

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

LITERARY - BOOK CLUBS PROVIDED

Venus Williams is just one tennis champion scheduled to compete at Western and Southern Group Masters and Women’s Open, held through Aug. 23, at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. Women compete through Aug. 16 and men from Aug. 17-23. For tickets, visit www.cincytennis.com or call 800-745-3000.

Bookends Book Club, 1 p.m. “Loving Frank” by Nancy Horan. New Richmond Branch Library, 103 River Valley Blvd. Book discussion group. Adults. Free. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 553-0570; www.clermontlibrary.org. New Richmond.

PROVIDED

Kings Island will host seventh-generation member of the Wallenda family of daredevils, Nik Wallenda, pictured, for a high-wire walk at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. The cable is the diameter of a nickel, suspended 262 feet in the air and runs from the park’s entrance to the Eiffel Tower or 800 feet . Wallenda will walk the high wire without a net or harness. The event is free with park admission. Visit www.visitkingsisland.com. See video of his record-breaking walk at http://tinyurl.com/muh6bn.

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Bethel Journal

August 13, 2009

The emerging spirituality of imperfection Trying to be perfect in anything is a huge mistake. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re human. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doubly so when it comes to the spiritual part of being human. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s said the first prayer of a human is a cry for help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;O God, come to my assistance, O Lord make haste to help me,â&#x20AC;? (Psalm 70) begins a monasticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prayer. Bill Wilson, founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, never did â&#x20AC;&#x153;get religion,â&#x20AC;? but he did become a spiritual man. Through the pain of his life experience he came to realize that unless he made connection with a power greater than himself, he was lost. He was convinced that â&#x20AC;&#x153;We must find some spiritual basis for living, else we die.â&#x20AC;? Some people think being spiritual means becoming perfect. Not at all. Throughout the centuries

there has gradually emerged a spirituality of imperfection. A spirituality of imperfection says that the first step involves facing Father Lou oneself squarely Guntzelman and seeing ourPerspectives selves as we are: mixed-up, incomplete, and imperfect. To be human is to be errorprone. We are more than the beasts, less than God, yet somehow we are both. Authors Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham write, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spirituality helps us first to see, and then to understand, and eventually to accept the imperfection that lies at the very core of our human be-

ing.â&#x20AC;? Spirituality is not a formula to follow; it is a relationship with God. Spirituality is not about competency; it is about intimacy. Spirituality is not about perfection and doing everything right; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about connection. In â&#x20AC;&#x153;Messy Spiritualityâ&#x20AC;? Michael Yaconelli states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The way of the spiritual life begins where we are now in the mess of our lives. Accepting the reality of our broken, flawed lives is the beginning of spirituality, not because the spiritual life will remove our flaws but because we let go of seeking perfection and, instead, seek God, the one who is present in the tangledness of our lives.â&#x20AC;? A more terse description of our flawed nature is contained in Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Great God Brown,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Man is born broken. He

lives by mending. The grace of God is the glue.â&#x20AC;? Hopefully along the way we become more humble, loving and compassionate. The steps along the way are not ascending some recognizable glorious staircase called ego, but learning to live the ordinariness of our everyday lives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fuss too much about yourself, or fight the truth, just accept yourself and grow,â&#x20AC;? said an old spiritual director. As Henri Nouwen wrote in his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Genesee Diary,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;He who thinks that he is finished is finished. Those who think they have arrived, have lost their way. Those who think they have reached their goal, have missed it. Those who think they are saints, are demons.â&#x20AC;? The secular world does not encourage people to acknowledge

the spiritual aspect of our nature. Rather it rages against religious systems which they believe deprive us of our desires and physical vitality. David Tacey says of the secularist, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When religion is rejected, it does not mean that the spirit and soul go away or disappear. They are simply repressed into the unconscious where they become factors of disturbance and causes of psychic suffering.â&#x20AC;? Imperfection is the crack in our armor, the wound that lets God in. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

Local lenders best when mortgage issues arise Despite federal efforts to get mortgage lenders to do more to help homeowners remain in the homes, the number of foreclosures continues to increase. More than 200,000 trial loan modifications are now underway, but the government wants double that amount by November. Robin Peach of Burlington is one of those homeowners who have had trouble with her mortgage for the past two years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had problems with them in the past, and I started paying them with Quick Collect from Western Union. But, back in March the bank sent two of my payments back to me,â&#x20AC;? Peach says. A letter from the bank said Peach had defaulted on

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her mortg a g e because she owes a b o u t $570. But, she says, she has regularly sent in her payment via West-

ern Union. Unfortunately, when she does that all she has is a record of sending the money and no receipt showing the bank actually received it. As a result of the uncertainly, Peach started making her payments by Certified Check but says that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t helped either. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now I stand in

active foreclosure. They sent another two payments back to me on Saturday. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not accepting my money. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got about four grand, almost five grand floating around,â&#x20AC;? Peach says. A January letter from her bank says sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behind in her payments by $2,800, plus $100 in late fees. Peach says she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand how the bank came up with those figures but hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been able to get any answers. She hired an attorney in December but says that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t helped. I had Peach call her bank directly and I got on the line to try to figure out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on. Peach says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very frustrated. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very busy at work and I

More than 200,000 trial loan modifications are now underway, but the government wants double that amount by November. donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time to deal with this. But, I have to have a place to live.â&#x20AC;? Unfortunately, Peach is dealing with an out-of-state lender so she canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just go over and talk with a manager. Bank officials I talked with on the phone tell me they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want her house and would rather she be out of foreclosure. They told me the bank did receive her payments for November and December but just hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t applied them to her account. Yet, they

applied the January payment before putting her into active foreclosure. I explained how she now has thousands of dollars in payments she can send and bank officials said they will have someone from their repayment team contact her. Officials say that team should finally be able to get all this confusion resolved â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and expressed confidence she could get out foreclosure. Once she gets out of foreclosure Peach says she

plans to contact a local savings and loan to see if she can refinance. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always best to have your loan serviced by a local bank or savings and loan because, if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ever any problem, you have someone you can talk with face-to-face rather than trying to deal with many different people over the phone. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

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8:00 -10:00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pancake Breakfast in the High School cafeteria 11:00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carnival with games, rides, food & family fun 12:00 noon- Baby contest, registration at 11:00 am, $10 per child 1:00pm- Girls soccer alumni game (contact Tanya @ 734-0613 if you would like to play) 2:00pm- Cornhole tournament, registration 11:00 to 1:00, $20 per team (contact Tim Shinkle @ 515-5701 for more information.) 3:00pm- Live Music by KWB (The Kenny Welch Band) 3:00pm- Softball alumni game (contact Tanya @ 734-0613 if you would like to play) 4:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00pm- DJ Nohbody 5:00pm- Boys soccer alumni game (contact Tanya @ 734-0613 if you would like to play) 8:00pm- Live Music in the stadium featuring The Patrick Family and Maddie Davis.

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Life

August 13, 2009

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Prime Producers challenge all 4-Hers Years ago, there was stiff competition between 4-H clubs, Scouts and other junior fair organizations to win the trophy donated by the Clermont County Fair Board to the best junior fair float in the Stonelick Township Firefighters parade. The parade is an annual event that serves as an unofficial kick off to fair

week in Clermont County. This year, members of the Prime Producers 4-H Club decided to give new life to that competition. The Stonelick Township Firefighters agreed to appoint one of their members to judge the junior fair floats as a separate group. Prime Producers purchased a very attractive

plaque that will be displayed in the Junior Fair building on the fairgrounds. Each year, the name of the club or organization that wins twill be engraved on the plaque. The Prime Producers float was judged to be the First Place junior Float this year. For information, contact Tracy Young at 314-9438.

August 13, 2009

Bethel Journal

RELIGION Church of the Good Samaritan

Author and spiritual director Barbara Crafton will lead a workshop, “Prayer: for Better or for Worse,” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at the church. Crafton is an Episcopal priest and author of many books. She is known and loved by many who have heard her at conferences at Ohio’s Kenyon College or who have read her books. She is also the founder of the Geranium Farm,www.geraniumfarm.org, an online institute for the promotion of spiritual growth.

Seating is limited. Make reservations early by mail to the Church of the Good Samaritan, 25 Amelia-Olive Branch Road, Amelia, OH 45102; or by phone from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. weekday mornings at 753-4115. The cost of $20 and includes lunch and snacks. Send your check or pay at the door. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Barbara Crafton will also be preaching Sunday, Sept. 6, at the 10:30 a.m. Eucharist. The church is at 25 Amelia-Olive Branch Road, Amelia; 753-4115.

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.

DIRECTORY Jenny Eilermann

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHRISTIAN - CHURCH OF CHRIST 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

Sunday 10:30am ... Holy Eucharist Handicap Accessible 513-753-4115 www.GoodSamaritanEpiscopal.org Ask us for information about Angel Food Ministries

Place orders by September 13 Pick up Sept 19, 10am-noon

EVANGELICAL FREE 5910 Price Road, Milford 831-3770

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

www.cloughpike.com

752-3521

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

513-732-1971

Pastor: Tom Bevers www.Cornerstone.ohbaptist.org

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

MONUMENTS BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAPTIST BATAVIA BAPTIST TEMPLE

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

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

Reaching the Heart of Clermont County

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FELICITY

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

LINDALE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

www.lindalebaptist.com

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

www.stbernadetteamelia.org

EPISCOPAL 25 Amelia Olive Branch Rd.

Come Experience The Presence of the Lord In Our Services

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

513.768.8614

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UNITED METHODIST

“Encircling People with God’s Love” 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

www.cloughchurch.org

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST Bethel Church of Christ

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

GLEN ESTE CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

LUTHERAN FRIENDSHIP Lutheran Church (ECLA)

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

937 Old State Route 74 (Behind Meijer) 513-753-8223 www.gecc.net

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

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

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

OWENSVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

CHURCH OF GOD

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

UNITED METHODIST We’re trying a New Blend

GOSHEN CHURCH OF GOD

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

Contemporary and Traditional live Worship Music and Multimedia

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

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

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

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

www.houseofrestoration.org

EPISCOPAL ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH & ST. THOMAS NURSERY SCHOOL

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

The Church of the Good Samaritan 25 Amelia-Olive Branch Rd Sunday 9:30am...Adult Christian Formation 10:30am...Holy Eucharist Handicapped Accessible Phone: 513-753-4115 www.GoodSamaritanEpiscopal.org

513.753.6770

Sunday School Class 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

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

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

FELICITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

“Room for the Whole Family” GOSHEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6710 Goshen Rd, Goshen Across from Goshen High School 513-722-2541 www.goshenmethodist.org Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am Blended Worship Traditional and Contemporary Youth Fellowship 6:00pm Nursery Available

MT MORIAH UNITED METHODIST 681 Mt. Moriah Dr, Withamsville

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

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

Where Faith and Life Bond for Blessing

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

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

AUMY! Youth Group grades 6 to 12

Learn more on our Web Site

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

Come Join Us…. Marc Quinter, Pastor

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

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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Owensville United Methodist Church

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

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

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

513-735-2555

www.kingswayfellowship.com

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

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

Bethel

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

Sunday Morning 10:00AM

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

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

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

Looking for a Church That Loves Kids? Looking for Acceptance & Mercy?

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

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

513.753.1993 vineyardeastgate.org

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

683-2525

www.LPCUSA.org

LPCUSA@fuse.net

PRESBYTERIAN CALVIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

Pastor Mike Smith

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

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

513-732-2211

BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 W. Plane St. Bethel, Ohio 513-734-7201 www.bumcinfo.org Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45am Contemporary Worship 9:30am 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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

United Methodist Church

330 Gay Street, Williamsburg, OH 45176

www.faithchurch.net

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

UNITED METHODIST Trinity United Methodist

THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN

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

CLOUGH PIKE BAPTIST CHURCH 1025 CLOUGH PIKE

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

WESLYAN 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

FIRST CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

A Loving Church in Jesus Name

Sunday School........................................10:00AM Sunday Morning Worship........................10:45AM Thurs Prayer & Bible Study......................7:00PM Nursery Provided for Sunday Morning Worship www.FirstChurchofJesusChrist.org 6208 Guinea Pike, Milford, Ohio 45150

Pastor: Melvin Moore Church: 513-575-5450

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”

Bethel Journal

Community

August 13, 2009

Stay active at any age Everybody knows that physical exercise is important, but exercising the brain is critical to a healthy lifestyle, too. Regardless of age, an active brain produces new dendrites, which are connections between nerve cells that allow these cells to communicate with one another. This helps you store and retrieve information more easily – at any age. That’s why it’s important to continue to learn and challenge yourself. Mental activity keeps your mind sharp and agile. A Japanese proverb states, “We begin aging when we stop learning.” I couldn’t agree more. Lifelong learning is a one of the focuses of Clermont Senior Services. Over the last few years, we have altered our curriculum to provide more lifelong learning opportunities at our senior activity centers. We now offer a great variety of lifelong learning classes at our locations all over the county. Topics include computers, digital photography, yoga, watercolor painting, line dancing, basket weaving, flower arranging, decorative painting, wood carving, card stamping, herb club, etc. Tai chi is a big favorite at our centers. We offered it for

the first time in our spring catalog. This summer, 55 people enrolled in our classes. Our fall catalog offers six classes at three locations, including our first Saturday class. Many older adults are still working during the week and asked to be included. Other favorites include our Copy Cat Recipe class, which shares and prepares recipes from local restaurants; and our C is for Cookie class – participants decorate a giant chocolate chip cookie just like the ones at specialty bakeries. A special new class just for fall is Spooktacular Treats. Participants learn to make gourmet caramel apples, “eyeball” buckeyes, Nutter Butter ghosts and more. For you folks who really get a kick out of Halloween, sign up for Pumpkin Carving 101. Christmas will be here before you know it. I love collecting a variety of Santas. Hand-painted gourd Santas are the focus of one of our classes. It is so unique that I’m planning to take a half day off from work to attend. How about a day trip? Fall trips include the must-see Creation Museum; “The Lion in Winter” presented by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company; and a very special tour of haunted Cincinnati led by

real-life g h o s t hunters Dan Smith and Linda Teri Casper. Eppler Special holiday pro- Community g r a m s Press guest include a columnist spectacular show at La Comedia; a dinner-theater program at Cincinnati Christian University; and the “Nuncrackers,” a Christmas musical at NKU. Our fall catalog is hot off the press. If you are a firsttime customer, we’ll be glad to mail your first copy. Please call 947-7333 and ask for one. After that, you can pick them up for free at any of our centers. Or if you prefer to continue receiving them at home, you can purchase a subscription to our activity publications for $15 a year. Subscribers receive a full year of publications, including 12 of our monthly center calendars, and three annual catalogs (spring, summer, fall), 15 publications for $15. Just call the number above to sign up. This is our best catalog ever. Don’t miss it. Linda Eppler is director of communications for Clermont Senior Services.

PROVIDED.

Bethel Pride

Winifred (Fritzy) Gregory Clinger, right, now lives in Canton, Ohio, to be close to her son. She shows her Bethel Pride with her T-shirt and headband inscribed with “I love Bethel.” With her is Julie Wills, a social worker at The Pines Rehab and Care Center, whose brother is a dentist in Bethel. At a recent activity, residents dressed up as twins and Clinger “twinned” with Wills. Clinger was born in Felicity and lived in Bethel. Her son, Ron Scott, is a Felicity-Franklin High School graduate. On a recent visit to Bethel, Wills took photos of places Clinger remembered in Bethel, including the house of Kenny and Elle Bailey on McMurchy Ave. The Baileys, who had lost track of Clinger, called her the next day. She reads The Bethel Journal every week and shares photos of her family that appear in the paper with others at the care center.

BETHEL OBSERVER Happy anniversary to:

Aug. 11 – Jay and Karen Moore, Wayne and Cheryl Smallwood, John and Kim Blankenship. Aug. 12 – Jeff and Martha Bradley, Andy and Wanda Ninichuck, Dennis and Jo Anna Wolf. Aug. 15 – Timothy and Kimberly Crawford. Aug. 17 – Roger and Carol Baker, Aaron and Teresa Youngstrom. Aug. 18 – Ivan and Carolyn Linville.

Aug. 19 – Frank and Rowena Bates, Hayward and Barbara Baker, Jim and Terrie Koeppe. Aug. 20 – Ralph and Margaret Walters, Dan and Maria Stober. Aug. 21 – Steve and Brenda Morehouse. Aug. 22 – Glenn and Brenda Dufau, Brent and Debra Miller. Aug. 23 – Sonny and Gloria Hartman, David and Ginny Long. Aug. 24 – Herman and Anna

Myers, Dan and Margaret Miller. Aug. 25 – Mike and Kathy Menard. Aug. 26 – Milton and Pat Prebble. Aug. 27 – Houston and Shelia Hembree, Tony and Helen Riedel. Aug. 28 – Louie and Jean Rose, Barb and Terry Davis. Aug. 29 – Robert and Jeanie Long. Aug. 30 – Dick and Nancy Foster, Brent and Sandi Weber. Aug. 31 – Bob and Alice Willis.

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Williamsburg American Legion Post 288 13th Annual Car & Motorcycle Show

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Sunday Night Bingo

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Bingo

5900 Buckwheat Road • Milford, Ohio (575-0093) ext #8) Every Wednesday and Sunday Doors open at 5:30pm

Paper Entrance Packages $10.00 $3500 payout each night with 130 players or more. Computers Available 14 of your favorite Instants including Joe’s, Ft. Knox, King of the Mr. and Win on Diamonds

Sunday August 16th at Williamsburg Park Rain date August 23rd

Rods, Customs, Classics, Motorcycles, Corvettes

Free Dinner 3rd Wednesday of month (First 100 players between 5:30pm and 6:45pm)

AMELIA FRIDAY NIGHT

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Arrests/citations

Jenny L. Deaton, 22, 11499 Colthar Road, Person under the influence of alcohol or drugs, July 15. Jerren Larson Moore, 18, 3512 Franklin Lane, Unit 25, person under the influence of alcohol or drugs, July 17. Brandon M. Brock, 19, 3379 Ohio 774, Lot 5, possession of drugs, July 17. Juvenile, 17, 613 Easter Road, criminal damaging and burglary, July 20. Juvenile, 17, Underage consumption, obstructing official business, July 12. Jeremiah. D. Hall, 24, wanted on outstanding warrants, July 12.

Incidents/investigations Contribution to the unruliness/ delinquency of a child

A child was allegedly given alcohol, 65 Bethel Park Drive, July 17.

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August 13, 2009

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Criminal damaging

The siding on a house was damaged, 149 S. Charity St., July 24. A â&#x20AC;&#x153;For Saleâ&#x20AC;? sign was damaged, 207 N. Charity St., July 18. Dead grass reported, 424 S. East St., July 16.

Disorderly conduct

A man threatened to kill himself, 120 N. Main St., July 21. Two women felt threatened by a man, 61 Bethel Park Drive, July 16.

Found property

Five debit cards were found at 308 W. Plane St., July 22. Bicycle found in Burke Park, July 20. Purse found behind Key Bank, July 18. Bicycle found at 515 S. Charity St., July 17. Soccer goal found in Burke Park, July 13.

Menacing

A girl received threatening text mes-

sages, South Union Street, July 23. Possession of drugs A woman was found in the possession of drugs, 2994 Florence Ave., July 13.

Concrete angel take from 304 S. Ash St., July 11.

Gasoline was pumped but not purchased, 622. W. Plane St., July 25. Property taken from car, 349 N. Charity St., July 24. Chain saw taken from trailer, 528 W. Plane St., July 24. Cash taken from wallet, 621 W. Plane St., July 19. Property was taken from car, 236 E. Plane St., July 18. A car was taken from 254 E. Plane St., #2, July 18. Property taken from 303 S. Union St., July 17. Money reported taken, 134 S. Union St., July 14.

Vandalism

Theft

Theft/forgery

An alleged counterfeit $20 bill was used at Gold Star Chili, 629 W. Plane St., July 16. At 420 W. Plane St., July 12.

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Incidents/investigations Bigamy

Woman stated her husband married another woman at 2100 block of Smith Road, Moscow, July 23.

Burglary

listed items taken at 3512 Franklin, Felicity, July 26.

Criminal damage

Unlisted property damaged at 2591 Gaylord Road, Bethel, July 28. Unlisted property damaged at 1111 Ohio 133, Bethel, July 26. Vehicle damaged at 76 Elizabeth St., Moscow, July 19.

Criminal mischief

Female reported this offense at 2295 Donald Road, Bethel, July 27.

Fraud

Female reported an on-line scam at 265 Mulberry No. 13, Felicity, July 28.

Theft

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Filings

Glenna Wheeler and James F. Wheeler vs. Michael Duggins, other tort Pamela Garrison vs. Shirley Roehm, other tort Aileen Culp vs. Jerry Wear, et al., other tort Frank Thompson vs. David K. Underwood, et al., other tort Donald J. McHaffie and June McHaffie vs. Progressive Specialty Insurance Company, other tort Vineyard Green Condominium Association Inc. vs. Barbara E. Hunkar, et al., foreclosure Mortgage First LLC vs. Mary L. Werner, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP fka Countrywide Homes vs. Gary M. Thullen, et al., foreclosure Midfirst Bank vs. Brian Keith Bailey, et al., foreclosure Taylor Bean and 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 Citimortgage Inc. vs. Edward Jackson, et al., foreclosure GMAC Mortgage LLC vs. Anthony K. Kiphart, et al., foreclosure JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Michele Ooten, et al., foreclosure PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Mary

T. Jones, et al., foreclosure Bank of New York Mellon fka Bank of New York vs. Josh S. Boyer, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Darlene N. Parrish, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Tracy L. Surratt, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Jason D. Forsee, et al., foreclosure Taylor Bean and Whitaker Mortgage Corporation vs. Joshua Kasten, et al., foreclosure HSBC Bank USA NA vs. Marcie L. Hospelhorn, et al., foreclosure Litton Loan Servicing LP vs. Jennifer L. Wichmann and David Wichmann, foreclosure M and I Bank FSB vs. Andrew William Dunn, et al., foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs. Justin L. Dick, et al., foreclosure Household Realty Corporation vs. Todd Jeffrey Stropes, et al., foreclosure Union Savings Bank FC/BK Representation vs. Bert Sarver, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Angela Sewell, foreclosure BAC Homes Loans Servicing LP vs. Jerry G. Rinck, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. William S. Wells Sr., et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Bailey L. Hammock, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Jane Montague and Treasurer of Clermont County, foreclosure GMAC Mortgage LLC vs. Vicki G.

Acord, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. James L. Wethington and Jerri L. Wethington, foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Catherine L. Peery, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Joseph Dick and Megan Dick, foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Steve Elam, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Effie L. Jackson, et al., foreclosure HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. vs. Karen Bouquet, et al., foreclosure Huntington National Bank vs. Michael L. Craig and Clermont County Treasurers Office, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Albert E. Thompson, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Bobby G. Traylor, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Theresa L. Sandlin and Corbet S. Sandlin, foreclosure Aurora Loan Services LLC vs. Paige Chandler, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Roger A. Sachs, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. William L. Sizemore, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Beverly A. Philebaum and Jerry W. Johnson, foreclosure Konduar Capital Corporation vs. Hoang Nguyen, et al., foreclosure HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. vs. Daryl R. Monette, et al., foreclosure

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Midfirst Bank vs. Richard J. Kaup, et al., foreclosure Taylor Bean and Whitaker Corp. vs. Julie Rhoten, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA as trustee vs. Christopher S. Witt, et al., foreclosure Douglas L. Donohoo CPA LTD vs. Jim Geyer and JGR Properties Inc., other civil Lila Marcus vs. Arthur Seidner, other civil Western Reserve Mutual Casualty Company vs. Jennifer S. Ross, other civil All Points Capital Corp. vs. KMC 1 Corp. and Timothy Miracle, other civil Citibank South Dakota NA vs. Gigi M. Volkart, other civil JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Tamara J. Lavery, other civil Fifth Third Bank vs. Cheryl Combs, other civil Eastgatespring Health Care Center Inc. vs. Eleanor Ross, et al., other civil William H.T. Menke, et al. vs. Donald E. Garrison, et al., other civil U.S. Bank NA ND vs. Linda A. Bonham, other civil Wiseway Inc. vs. Jarvis Mechanical Constructors Inc. and Jeffrey L. Jarvis, other civil Sharon Benjamine vs. Michael Forste and Westfield National Insurance Co., other civil Robert L. Thomas vs. Ronald G. Sheetz, other civil

DEATHS Sue Ann Adams

Sue Ann Adams, 53, of Bethel died Aug. 5. Survived by mother, Freda (Arnold) Adams; brother, Gerald Brian (Angie) Adams; nephew, Garrett Brian Adams; one uncle, three aunts and 13 cousins. Preceded in death by father, Gerald Adams. Services were Aug. 10 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel. Memorials to: Friends of the Fair, Equestrian Pavilion, c/o Virgil Burroughs, 3655 McKeever Schoolhouse Road, Williamsburg, OH 45176.

John Robert Buchanon

John Robert Buchanon, 48, of Bethel died July 31. Survived by sons, John Robert Jr. and James Ryan Buchanon; daughter, Laura Anastasia Buchanon; mother, Helen (nee Merice) Buchanon; brothers, William Buchanon III and David Buchanon; sisters, Helen Weigand, Susan Marlow and Roberta Buchanon; nine nieces and nephews, several greatnieces and great-nephews, and many friends; and grandchildren, Makayla, James and Caleb. Preceded in death by father, William A. Buchanon Jr. Services were Aug. 4 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Bethel.

BUILDING PERMITS Residential

Southern Ohio Equip Services, Felicity, addition, 688 Felicity Higginsport, Franklin Township, $80,000. H & H Contractors Inc., Felicity, alter 392 Ohio 133, Franklin Township. David Coucke, Amelia, trailer, 3512 Franklin Lane, Franklin Township. People Working Cooperatively, Cincinnati, addition, 93 Broadway St., Moscow Village; $3,000. Grays Excavating, Amelia, alter, 2316 and 1836 Swings Corner Pt. Isabel Road, Tate Township.

Virginia Lou Gall

Virginia Lou (nee Liming) Gall, 92, of Versailles, Ky., and formerly of Bethel died July 29. Survived by daughter, Jacquie Nielsen of Versailles, Ky.; sister, Gladys Jasper; and grandchildren, Michael and Kim Nielsen. Preceded in death by husband, Jack K. Gall; and parents, James and Essie (nee Redmon) Liming. Services were Aug. 1 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel.

Shelley M. Turner

Shelley M. (nee Waters) Turner, 37, of Amelia died July 29. Survived by husband, Joseph M. Turner; sons, Austin Turner and Ryan Turner; daughter, Lauren Turner; parents, Terry and Judy Waters of Bethel; brother, Ken (Stephanie) Waters of Felicity; and paternal grandmother, Gussie Waters of Amelia. Preceded in death by sister, Melissa Waters. Visitation is from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel. Services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at Lifestream Christian Church, 2170 Old Ohio 32, Batavia. Memorials to: Woodland Lakes Christian Camp, 3054 LindaleMount Holly Road, Amelia, OH 45102.

Leslie M. Veatch

Leslie M. Veatch, 91, of Bethel died Aug. 3. Survived by wife, Marie (nee Raymond) Veatch; daughter, Gayle (Jim) Parker; numerous sisters and brothers-in-law, and nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Ronnie (Jennifer), Wendy Parker and Danny Veatch; great-grandchildren, Nick, Justin, Searra, Brittany and Jake; great-great-grandchild, Aiden. Preceded in death by first wife, Edna (nee Potrafke) Veatch; son, Wayne Veatch; and parents, Milward and Lorraine (nee Dedman) Veatch. Services were Aug. 7 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel. Memorials to: Bethel Church of Christ, 125 East Plane St., Bethel, OH 45106.

Lucy Wooten Wilson

Lucy Wooten Wilson, 85, of Bethel died Aug. 1. Survived by sons, James, Bob, Ken and Randall Wilson; daughters, Hazel Day, Edith Fields and Karen Jandes; 23 grandchildren, 33 greatgrandchildren and one great-greatgrandson; three brothers and two sisters; long-time friend of 63 years, Della Justice, Bertie Randolph and numerous other friends. Preceded in death by husband, Gus E. Wilson; and sons, Earnest and Roger Wilson. Services were Aug. 5 at the Bethel Assembly of God, Bethel.

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

BETHEL VILLAGE

Tate Township, August Hensley to Judy Cooper, 0.139 acre, $22,000.

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Construction Inc. to D. Matthew & R. Brittany Thomas, 0.236 acre, $136,000. 206 Bethel Concord Road, Gary & Edith Hampton to Nicholas Reardon, 0.265 acre, $69,900. 309 Brown St., Nationstar Mortgage LLC. to John Gosney, 0.489 acre, $57,000. 2323 Donald Road, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Eric Rutherford, 2.569 acre, $81,000. 4421 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road, Margie Jo Strawmyer to Melissa Miller, $109,900. 3567 Ohio 774, Donald Appelman, et al. to U.S. Bank National Assoc., as trustee, 5.01 acre, $120,000.

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

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REUNIONS Milford High School Class of 1989 – is having its 20-year reunion Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15. A pre-reunion gathering is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, at Greenies in Milford at 1148 Ohio 28, Milford. On Saturday, the reunion will be from 7 to midnight, at the Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront Bluegrass Ballroom. Dress is summer dressy/semi formal. Tickets must be purchased before the event, and will not be available at the door. Mention the Milford High School 1989 Class Reunion when making reservation to get a discounted rate. Reservations must be made by July 15. Everyone that reserves a hotel

room at the Radisson will receive a welcome bag. The reunion committee is putting a slide show together for viewing during the reunion. Old and new photos can be e-mailed to Jeff Jounson at 89milfordeagles@gmail.com. Reunion dinner is $45. Cost includes dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks, dancing and door prizes. To sponsor the event, contact Jennifer Lewis at jllawrence@lawrencefirm.com. Visit www.milfordclassof1989.com. Clermont Northeastern High School Alumni – is planning a second alumni weekend for Aug. 14-16. Weekend activities include

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The Amelia High School Class of 1969 – is having its 40th year class reunion from 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Sept. 12, at Hilltop Reception Hall, 2141 Ohio 125, (Old DX Ranch). Cost is $30 per person. The class is inviting any other classes that would like to attend. Listed below are classmates needed for correct mailing/e-mail information. Contact Nancy Knox at njpinger@roadrunner.com or 876-2859, or Kathy Baker at kathymomrose@ hotmail.com. Denise Bein-Nailor,

Withrow High School Class of 1944 – Will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its graduation with a reunion luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Touch of Elegance, 5959 Kellogg Ave. Any class members and families of that year are invited to attend. Contact Bob McGrath at 513-871-3631, or e-mail him at RMGrath@fuse.net. St. Dominic Class of 1969 – is having its 40th reunion from 8 p.m. to midnight, Friday, Sept. 18, at St. Dominic O’Connor Hall. Cost is $20 per graduate or $25 per couple, and includes soft drinks, chips/pretzels and wine and beer. BYOB is permitted. RSVP by emailing stdominicclass1969@ zoomtown.com, or by contacting Sharon Lipps Holtz at 859-4412980, or Marcia Hammersmith Wechsler at 513-451-3775. Clermont Northeastern Class of 1999 – will celebrate its 10-year reunion Friday, Sept. 18. Organizers are still looking for some classmates. Contact Maryann Huhn at 859-391-3375, or e-mail cne1999@yahoo.com. Include name, e-mail address, mailing address and telephone number. St. Dominic Class of 1985 – is having a reunion from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in

O’Connor Hall at St. Dominic Church. In addition, there will be a 4:30 p.m. Mass, followed by a tour of the school. If members of the class have not been contacted about this event, or for information or to make reservations, call Gayle Dreiling Campbell at 245-1228. Email stdominicclassreunion85@ gmail.com for information. Glen Este Class of 1969 – is conducting its 40th Reunion on Sept. 26 at Ivy Hills Country Club. Those who are in this class and haven’t been contacted are asked to notify Cathy Wilmers Recker at 513265-1283 right away. The Bellevue High School Class of 1969 – is looking for graduates and close friends to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its graduation. The reunion is being planned for the weekend of Oct. 2 in Bellevue. Anyone knowing graduates or wishing further information should contact sandrawetzel@cinci.rr.com. The 1959 graduating class of Resurrection School – in Price Hill is planning a 50-year reunion for Oct. 10. If you are a member of the class or know someone who was, please call either Eleanor (Kraft) McSwiggin at 941-4619, Bob Honkomp at 921-3762 or Jack Lisk at 921-3670. Amelia High School Class of 1959- a reunion is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Holiday Inn, Eastgate. For more information, call Rosalind (Fell) MacFarland at 513-752-8604. St. Dominic Class of 1988 – reunion is rescheduled for the fall at a date and place to be determined. E-mail Angela (Fischer) Seiter at angelaseiter@hotmail.com

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The Woodward High School Class of 1959 – is having its 50th reunion the weekend of Sept. 12. For information, contact the Web site at www.woodward59.com.

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Anderson High School Class of 1954 – is conducting its 55th year reunion, Friday, Sept. 11, Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13. For details call Wayne Wykoff at 513-321-7109, or Kirs Schwegler Wilshire at 859-441-7560. From 7-10 p.m., Friday, the group will meet at AJ’s Roadhouse. On Saturday, at 7 p.m., the group will meet at Vito’s Restaurant in Ft. Thomas and on Sunday, there will be a picnic at noon at Woodland Mound Park off Nordyke Road.

Our Lady of Visitation Class of 1989 – is celebrating its 20-year reunion at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, at Top Shelf Sports Bar and Grille, 6507 Harrison Ave. For questions or to RSVP contact Katie Abrams-Muldoon at katie_abrams@yahoo.com.

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Greenhills High School class of 1984 – Committee members including Angelo Zolotas, Karen (Lampert) Pizzimenti, Diane (Witherby) Shapiro and Karen (Henry) Bender are planning a reunion for August. Class members are asked to update their address, phone number and e-mail address by emailing the information to: ghs25threunion@aol.com.

Norwood High School Class of 1979 – Is conducting its 30-year reunion from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 15, at the Blue Ash Banquet Center. For information, contact Karen (Faulkner) Parker at 513351-6616 or e-mail her at kparker@fuse.net.

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a Friday evening social hour, a Saturday evening dinner/dance at the Fastiques and Sunday picnics and gatherings for various classes. Friday night, all the classes are invited to meet their friends at the following locations: 1958-1969: Quaker Steak and Lube, 59Chamber Drive, Milford; 19701979: Putters, 5723 Signal Hill Court, Milford; 1980-1989: Greenies, 1148 Ohio 28, Milford; 19901999: Buffalo Harry’s, 1001 Lila Ave., Milford; 2000-2009, Buffalo Wild Wings, 175 River’s Edge Drive, Milford. Cost for the dinner and dance, which starts at 6:30 p.m. is $25 per guest. The Class of 1959 is gathering at Lake Lorelei on Sunday, Aug. 16. Alumni are also asked to contact friends and family who are also alumni about the weekend. To sign up, e-mail cnegrads@ aol.com, or Shirley Shipley at skship66@yahoo.com.

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

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

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

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