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Levy supporters are hoping when voters cast their ballots Nov. 3, they remember the laundry list of cuts the Bethel-Tate Local School District officials have made. In the last year, the district has cut high school busing and has gone to a community-based system, which means buses don’t stop at every house. The district also is down 14 positions from last year through layoffs and attrition and has done a wage freeze for all employees. In addition, the district has raised extra-curricular participation fees to keep extra-curriculars,

the buildings are being kept cooler in the winter and warmer in the summer, and all building and departmental budgets were cut. The 4.34-mill emergency property tax levy, on the ballot Nov. 3, would generate $725,000 in operating revenue for the district. The levy would cost $131 each year per $100,000 of home value and it would expire in five years, according to Chuck Tilbury, chief deputy auditor for the Clermont County Auditor’s Office. If the levy passes, the money will be used to pay operating costs, bring back high school busing, go back to two bus routes a day and lower extra-curricular participation fees. District Treasurer Amy Wells said, if the levy doesn’t pass,

there’s nothing left to cut but people. “We have a very tight budget, we’ve always been that way,” Wells said. “ ... With the cuts we’ve made, we’re down to personnel.” Bethel-Tate’s personnel costs account for about 80 percent of the district’s budget, Wells said. Superintendent Jim Smith said reducing the staff any more will definitely impact the district. “Anything we cut now will impact operations, the facilities and the education of the kids,” Smith said. “There really isn’t anything left to cut that won’t be major. We’ve already cut the small things.” Smith said another big concern is the district had to slow building

maintenance to stay within the budget. “Our fear right now is that something will go down and we won’t have the resources to fix it. These buildings are supposed to last 50 years, but with what we have now, we can’t pay to maintain them,” Smith said. “We’re just trying to pay our bills at this point,” Smith said. Wells said the district is currently 70 percent funded by state revenue, 20 percent by local money and 10 percent by other funds such as interest. However, when Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland visited Bethel-Tate earlier this year, he said his plan calls for schools to funded about 40 percent by local taxes.

Felicity-Franklin HS is School of Promise By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

The Felicity-Franklin Local School District staff will be able to hang another banner of recognition next to their “excellent” rating sign. The Ohio Department of Education has named FelicityFranklin High School a School of Promise. ODE spokesperson Scott Blake said a school can be named a school of promise if at least 40 percent of the students are economically disadvantaged and if the school has shown promising results on the Ohio Graduation Tests. “It’s a recognition of the work a school is doing to help students facing economic challenges,” Blake said. “Students in poverty or who are economically challenged can have a difficult time learning ... This school has a significant numbers of those kids and (the school) is doing good work with them.” Principal Guy Hopkins received a letter announcing the recognition Oct. 16. The letter said the school will receive a banner in recognition of the award in the

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coming weeks. “We’re just thrilled to death that someone has recognized our achievement,” Hopkins said. “We’ve worked very hard to improve our scores ... We’re excited.” Hopkins said the high school staff and students have become committed to the Ohio graduation process. He also said the staff has been doing individual tutoring before and after school and tests have been modeled after the OGT. “We’re going to continue to do those things. We’ve done well, but we obviously want to do better,” Hopkins said. “Every subject will address reading and mathematics and we’re looking at ... end of the quarter and end of the year assessments.” Felicity-Franklin is one of 134 schools in the state to be recognized as a School of Promise.

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Stiff arm

Kameron Wilson of the Bethel-Tate football team makes a nice stiff arm on a kick-off return. The Tigers didn’t have much luck with the final result of the 29-0 loss against Goshen Oct. 23.

Bethel may freeze village salaries By Mary Dannemiller mdannemiller@communitypress.com

Employees of the village of Bethel might not receive raises next year as part of the village’s continued effort to recover from its financial crisis. “Most employees received pay increases in past years,” said Interim Mayor Donna Gunn. “Given the current economic state, the village is considering a wage freeze for 2010. Many private companies and government entities have resorted to layoffs, furloughs and wage freezes and Bethel is no different.” At the last village council meeting, Gunn, who is the personnel committee chair, said the committee was recommending a pay freeze for the rest of council to consider. Fiscal Officer Angel Burton said

freezing employee pay would not impact the village’s negatively-balanced general fund because it simply keeping wage expenses the same as they are now. “A wage freeze results in the village’s wage liability remaining the same and isn’t necessarily a costsaving measure nor a deficit-reducing move,” she said. “The village is avoiding increased wage expenses by freezing wages.” Village employees last received a 2.5-percent raise across the board last January, but Bethel Police Chief Mark Planck and Mayor’s Court Clerk Kelly Terry have received additional raises since then. “Mark Planck received a raise when he was promoted from sergeant to chief and Kelly Terry received a raise when she was given additional mayor’s court clerk duties,” Burton said. “Wages were

restructured for the public works employees when that department was established in September 2008. The restructuring did not necessarily result in wage increases because some employee wages decreased.” Employees have been informed of the possibility of a pay freeze, Gunn said. “I met with the employees a couple of weeks ago and explained the reasons for considering the freeze,” she said. “Our local government funding has decreased and tax settlements will be less in the coming year. These factors have an impact on village revenues.” The salaries for Bethel’s employees are on par with those of neighboring villages, the interim mayor said. “Employees in other area villages have not received a pay

increase for three to five years,” Gunn said. “A study was done that compared wages of Bethel’s employees to those of similar employees in other villages. The wages of our work force were for the most, right in line with those of other villages with few exceptions.” The possible pay freeze now is being considered by the village’s finance committee and will then be presented to council for a vote if finance members agree with personnel’s recommendations. “It is always difficult to make these types of decisions,” Gunn said. “Our employees work hard and we’d like to give pay increases, but the economy in general makes it difficult to justify doing so. Those of us who are still employed should be thankful we have our jobs.”

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When Steve Wharton started working for Clermont County in 1979, the county had one government car and a handful of computers. “Clermont County was rural. I worked to bring the county government organization and infrastructure up. It was a really exciting time because we got to basically start from scratch,” Wharton said. He started with the county as a research planner and left as the county administrator. Now Wharton is the executive director of the Economic Development Corporation of Clermont County and serves as trustee in charge of Clermont County Transportation Improvement District program implementation and administration. In recognition of his 20 years of service to the county government and continued efforts to improve Clermont County, Wharton is the Clermont Chamber of Commerce’s Martha Dorsey Pacesetter Award winner. “His selection was based on his body of work over three decades,” said chamber president Matt Van Sant. “We’re very pleased to see (Wharton) recognized for a long career here in Clermont County. He’s always been committed to the people of this community.” Since 2001, the Martha

Dorsey Pacesetter Award has been presented to a past public o f f i c i a l whose leadership has Wharton improved the vitality of Clermont County and whose accomplishments have brought favorable attention to the community. “It is quite an honor to even be considered for this award,” Wharton said. “The previous winners of this award are all exceptional leaders of Clermont County ... All people I greatly respect.” Some of those previous winners include Rob Portman, Richard Martin and Carl Hartman. Looking back over the years, Wharton said the most important things he’ll remember include the people he worked with and role he had in shaping the Clermont County of today. “We had water shortages, our sewer systems were in terrible shape and we were facing a lot of growth ... The economic development, employment opportunities and environmental stewardship that was put into place is a testament to this county,” Wharton said. “But to me, the accomplishment that sticks out, is that I garnered the trust and confidence of (Martha Dorsey, Richard Martin and Bob Proud.) That meant as

much to me as anything. The bricks and mortar were important, but the confidence and trust they put into me was my accomplishment,” Wharton said. And Dorsey said the admiration is mutual. “It has been said that Steve is a visionary, which he is, but he also knows how to put feet under those visions to make things happen,” Dorsey said. “We would not have accomplished what we did if it had not been for Steve. Hiring him was the best thing I did for Clermont County.” “It was a great experience to work with him,” Dorsey said. In addition to thanking the chamber for awarding him the Martha Dorsey Pacesetter Award, Wharton also wanted to recognize the people he’s worked with. “I just want to thank everyone who’s put up with me over the years,” Wharton said. “I am proud and honored to have been a part of the growth of Clermont County.” Award winners will be honored at the Clermont Chamber Annual Pacesetter Awards Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Holiday Inn and Suites Cincinnati East. Reservations for individuals and corporate tables may be made through Oct. 29 at 576-5000 or www.clermontchamber.com

Bethel Lions Club has lots of activities planned The Bethel Lions Club had a meal catered for the residents of the Bethel Woods Senior Apartment Complex Oct. 19 and the Lions Club members joined them. There were about 60 people attending this event. Some of the Lions Club members made cakes and a couple of the residents judged them for first, second and third place. There were

12 cakes and everyone enjoyed eating them for dessert. Everyone enjoyed the meal and the fellowship. This is an annual affair. This is another community service the Lions Club does. The next thing they are doing for the community is assist with the flu shots at the Bethel-Tate schools Oct. 26.

Dec. 12 will be the free concert at the Bethel-Tate Middle school with the Forestaires performing their Christmas program. The next pancake breakfast will be Dec. 19 at Bethel-Tate High School. The members have the Entertainment books to sell. If you wish one for a gift, call the Rooks at 734-6980.

Common Pleas puts money back into general fund By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

At a time when county department’s are cutting their budgets, one department is putting some extra funding back into the general fund. Barb Wiedenbein, clerk of courts common pleas, transferred $200,000 from the Certificate of Title Administration Fund to the General Fund. The Clermont County commissioners approved the fund transfer

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Sept. 23. Wiedenbein said the unanticipated money came from a variety of sources including funds from passport postage fees and money collected at the onestop location in Batavia and the title office in Milford. But the largest percentage of the $200,000 came from people who live outside Clermont County getting titles from the Clermont County offices. “It used to be that you had to get the titles in the

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Alarms, appliance service protect you from carbon monoxide By Kellie Geist and Mary Dannemiller clermont@communitypress.com

When the Union Township Fire Department got a call to check a carbon monoxide alarm at the Eastgate Woods Apartment complex, it didn’t raise any major red flags. It was a warm summer evening and the caller believed it was a malfunction. But when fire crews arrived, they found low levels of carbon monoxide in a number of apartments in the same building just off Ohio 32. Emergency medical service personnel also transported one resident to the hospital for carbon

monoxide poisoning. “After a lengthy investigation, it turned out that a number of the units had problems with the pilot lights on the furnaces, causing the carbon monoxide to leak out into the apartments,” said Fire Chief Stan Deimling. The pilot lights run continuously even though the furnace is not running. The furnaces were all older and were put in around the same time, Deimling said. Bethel-Tate Fire Chief Rick Stowell said carbon monoxide alarms are available for Bethel and Tate Township residents at the

fire station. “Call the fire department to make sure we have them because supplies are limited and then if we do, we’ll come out and install it for you or you can come out and pick it up,” he said. While there haven’t been any monoxide fatalities in the township or village this year, the department did respond to a carbon monoxide call on a recent morning. “Everybody should have a carbon monoxide detector just like they have smoke detectors,” Stowell said. “If the people who called us this morning didn’t have one, we would have received a call when their

symptoms progressed to headaches, nausea and possibly even death.” In case of an emergency, the Bethel-Tate Fire Department can be reached at 911, the non-emergency number is 734-4444. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, carbon monoxide poisoning kills hundreds of people every year. The colorless, odorless, invisible gas replaces the oxygen in a person’s body and, at moderate levels, can cause severe headaches, dizziness, confusion and nausea. “If you don’t have a (carbon monoxide) detector, you’re not going to know that you’re being poisoned.

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Johnston named grand marshal “I am surprised and honored to have been selected to serve as the grand marshal for the annual Clermont County Veterans Day Parade,” said Joe Johnston of Jackson Township, a retired Army Colonel who served as a paratrooper and ranger in Vietnam and in the Persian Gulf conflict. “We expect a large turnout for the parade on Wednesday, Nov. 11,” said Clermont Veterans’ Service Office Director Dan Bare. “This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come out and show their support for veterans and

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A sampling of the quilts presented to the YWCA. the YWCA acknowledges the role volunteers play at YWCA & House of Peace. “We really need volunteers to answer the hotline. Volunteers will be trained extensively and always work under the supervision of a paid YWCA staff member.” The connection between Clermont County Public Library and YWCA can trace its history to the inception of the House of Peace. Felicity Branch Library Adult Services Specialist Amy Vogel and founder of the Cardinal Quilters is daughter to Madeline Richmond, cofounder of the House of Peace. Kathleen Johnson, spokesperson for the Cardinal Quilters explains their mission. “We were looking

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for a community agency to donate our time and skills to. The YWCA and House of Peace seemed like the perfect fit for our quilting group and a great way to honor Madeline Richmond’s memory.” The Cardinal Quilters meet the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Felicity Branch Library at 6 p.m. Attendance ranges from eight to 15 quilters. All experience levels are welcome. For more information on joining Cardinal Quilters, contact Amy Vogel at 8764134. The YWCA and House of Peace is also looking for more helping hands. Contact Cara Good at 7320450 to volunteer for more information.

SVDP kicks off the 5 Cares Coat Drive The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and WLWT Channel 5 recently announced the kickoff of their eighth annual 5 Cares Coat Drive at Gold Star in Norwood at the corner of Smith and Edwards roads. St. Vincent de Paul supplies coats to its own clients, as well as to other agencies that also work directly with those in need. The 5 Cares Coat Drive relies on the generosity of the community for the donation of new and gently-used coats towards its goal of 4,000 coats. Coats can be donated at a number of dropoff locations throughout Greater Cincinnati, including participating fire departments and participating Gold Star Chili locations. “For families living paycheck to paycheck, or those

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who are newly unemployed, the expense of a coat may just not be in the budget, especially when faced with the more pressing needs of food or medicine – some just simply go without,” said Liz Carter, executive director, St. Vincent de Paul. “We are continuing to see people from all communities of Greater Cincinnati – people who have never asked for help before – due to the challenging economic climate.” This project is made possible by firefighters and others who collect the coats, volunteers who transport, sort and distribute the coats, and of course, the community who generously donate the coats. Participating fire departments serving as dropoff points include Anderson

Township, Colerain Township, Whitewater Township, Sharonville, Harrison, Hamilton, Forest Park, Loveland, Milford, Blue Ash, Green Township, Springdale, Mount Healthy, Springfield Township, Liberty Township, Little Miami, Mariemont, Deerfield Township, Montgomery and Mason. For a complete list of fire departments and locations as well as participating Gold Star Chili locations, go to www.wlwt.com or www.svdpcincinnati.org. The 5 Cares Coat Drive will continue through Dec. 4. For more information about donating or helping with the drive, call St. Vincent de Paul at 562-8841, ext. 226, or to learn how to receive a coat, call 4210602.

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at the Batavia Post Office on Main Street. “We need to do everything we can to continue to support our veterans and to help build better lives for disabled veterans and their families,” said Johnston, who is active locally and nationally in the Disabled American Veterans organization. Johnston was disabled while serving as a paratrooper. For more information about the annual Clermont County Veterans’ Day Parade, call 732-7363.

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Cardinal Quilters present Cara Good, director of Eastern Area YWCA with quilts. From left are: Cara Good, Amy Vogel, Vivian Sims, Kathleen Johnson, Karen Perry and Mary Ann Napier.

those currently in military service. By waving the American flag along the parade route Johnston up Main Street in Batavia, you can show these brave men and women how much you appreciate their sacrifices.” The annual Clermont County Veterans’ Day Parade will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Batavia. Those interested in marching in the parade should assemble at 6 p.m.

Judge named Trial Judge of the Year

Clermont County Common Pleas Administrative Judge William Walker has been named “2009 Trial Judge of the Year” by the Southwest Ohio Trial Lawyers Association (SWOTLA). Judge Walker Judge Walker will be honored during the organization’s annual recognition dinner Nov. 17 in Cincinnati. SWOTLA is comprised of trial attorneys who desire to advance the cause of those who are damaged in person or property and who must seek legal redress, and to uphold and improve the judicial system and trial by jury. “I am humbled and honored to have been selected to receive this award,” said Judge Walker. “I am pleased that those, who come before me in court, whether they win or lose, know that they are treated fairly and their cases are handled expeditiously and professionally.” First elected to Clermont County Common Pleas Court in 1986, Walker has served as presiding and administrative judge for many of his years on the bench. He has been instrumental in establishing the intensive probation services, intensive sex offender supervision, non-support probation, pre-trial bond and mental health programs within the Common Pleas Adult Probation Department. Judge Walker institut-

ed the court-wide civil mediation program, which promotes early resolution of cases. He has worked closely within the partnership of the common pleas court, the adult probation department, the prosecutor’s office, and the Clermont County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) to develop and implement the county’s non-support diversion program.

Judge receives award

Clermont County Municipal Court Administrative Judge James Shriver is the recipient of the 2009 C.J. McLin Award, presented by the Ohio Justice Alliance for Community Corrections (OJACC). The award is named after the late Ohio Representative C.J. McLin Jr., who worked tirelessly in the General Assembly to improve community corrections through funding and legislative change. Shriver was recognized for establishing and presiding over Ohio’s first OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) Court. He was nominated for the award, “as a result of his demonstrated commitment and leadership in the judicial field and his willingness to help and renew an interest in problem-solving courts.” The award was presented during the 2009 annual OJACC conference in Columbus. Past recipients of the McLin Award include Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Moyer and Justice Evelyn Stratton. “I am honored and humbled to have been selected for this award,” said Shriv-

er. OVI Court was established in June 2005 to deal with an increasing number of impaired Judge Shriver drivers on county roadways. Shriver pioneered a problem-solving court that goes beyond the traditional handling of these types of cases. The OVI Court helps offenders work on the addictive behaviors behind their drunk driving arrests. “OVI Court has positively changed the lives of individuals,” said Shriver. Since it began, 134 people have entered the program and 81 have graduated. “I am proud to see how many of our graduates now maintain stable jobs and housing, while reconnecting with their families,” he said. “Many are now actively involved in their children’s lives and are positive role models.” The program has only a 5.2 percent recidivism rate. Through Shriver’s leadership, a team of prosecutors, defense counsel, treatment providers, law enforcement and community supervision staff work together to help offenders turn their lives around. The OVI Court has gained widespread acceptance in its approach and has served as a model program for many other counties. In 2008, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers gave the program its Award of Excellence. OVI Court also was named by the Supreme Court of Ohio Specialized Dockets Section as a best-practice court in Ohio.

REUNIONS 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 752-8604. Our Lady of Perpetual Help – is having a reunion for all graduates from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at St. William’s Church Undercroft, West Eighth and Sunset avenues, Price Hill. Cost is $15 per person and includes soda, beer, chips, pretzels, bartender, hall rental and music by Jerry “Tiger” Iles. Donations given to Santa Maria Community Services, Sedamsville Civic Association and other organizations. Graduates are asked to bring a snack to share. Last names from A to M are asked to bring appetizers. Names from N to Z are asked to bring desserts. Mail reservations to Pat Oates Telger, 4125 Pleasure Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45205. Include name, name of spouse or guest, address, phone number, e-mail address, year graduated and a check for $15 made out to Pat Telger. For questions, call Marlene Mueller Collinsworth, 921-0620; Cathy Boone Dryden, 859-282-1788; Kathy Oates Finkelmeier, 4514392; Jane Corns Garrett, 4517420; Jenny Corns Newman, 451-8787; Judy Oates Paff, 9228708 or Telger at 251-4507. St. Margaret Mary School in North College Hill Class of 1969 – is

conducting a 40-year reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Clovernook Country Club, 2035 W. Galbraith Road. For details, contact Andy Kleiman at 859-441-6248.

one of the following: Denise Emmett: 702-9077, Karen Wuebbling Sutthoff 738-4138, Kim Lynch Breitenbach 484-4913, Mary Pat McQuaide 922-8021, Suzette Brucato Timmer 9227085, or visit the class’ reunion page at www.facebook.com.

Goshen High School Class of 1979 – is having its 30 year class reunion Saturday, Nov. 21, at Valley Vineyards, 2276 E. US 22 and 3, Morrow, Ohio. Meet and greet is from 6-7 p.m. Dinner and DJ is from 7-11 p.m. No charge for meet and greet. Dinner and DJ is $30 per person. RSVP by Oct. 31 to ensure proper dinner count. Make checks payable to Goshen High School Class of 1979, P.O. Box 27, Lebanon, Ohio 45036, c/o Debi Wallace. For questions, Contact Kim Cook at 967-1169, Debi Wallace at 673-1973, Diana Mohring at ddetmering@cinci.rr.com, Denise McFadden at denisemc09@yaloo.com, Nina Ross at 545-6289 or rosspologirl@hotmail.com, or Tim Johnson at 824-2353, or jt.johnson.1@hotmail.com.

Princeton High School Class of 1970 – will have its 40th reunion on June 25 and 26. A buffet is planned for 7-11 p.m., Friday June 25, at Raffel’s Banquet Hall in Evendale. The class will also meet from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Sharon Woods, on Saturday, June 26, at Cardinal Crest camp site for a cookout. All classmates should contact Jim Young at jyoung4256@yahoo.com or Janice (Renner) Wilkins at Janice.Wilkins@hamiltonmrdd.org.

Our Lady of Victory Class of 1974 – is having its 35th reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at St. Simon Church, Fr. Plagge Hall. Cost is $25 per person or $45 couple. Beer, wine, snacks and food will be available. Classmates that need to be located: Bruce Bruno, Paula Dietrich, Kim Meier, and Mary Ann Owens McCrillis. RSVP no later than Nov. 1 to any

Talawanda High School classes of 1964 and 1965 – are having a 45th reunion for 1965 and 46th reunion for 1964, July 23, 24 and 25, in Oxford, Ohio. Specific planning will take place in November, but initial contacts can be made to Alice Anderson Wedding at aj2mydad@yahoo.com, on facebook.com, or at 831-0336. Anyone is welcome to help plan.

St. Dominic Class of 1988 – reunion is being rescheduled for the fall at a date and place to be determined. E-mail Angela (Fischer) Seiter at angelaseiter@hotmail.com for information.

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October 29, 2009

Education service center candidate has experience

Some polling locations change Polling locations are changing for the Nov. 3 General Election in Clermont County. “In response to voter’s concerns with overcrowded polling locations (due to growing population in some areas) and the need to make our sites handicapped accessible, the board of elections is moving five of our polling places,” said Clermont County Board of Elec-

tions Director Judy Miller. In Franklin Township, those who have voted at the Chilo Community Building, will make their vote count at the Chilo Lock #34 Visitor Center and Museum. “We encourage citizens to vote early by requesting an absentee ballot and voting by mail. Call the board of elections offices to obtain an absentee ballot application at (513) 732-7275, or

download an application at www.ClermontElections.org . You may also stop by during regular office hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday) to vote early,” said Miller. There are 135,000 registered voters in Clermont County. Miller expects a 40-percent turnout for the November 2009 election, with a number of local contests and the casino issue on the ballot.

Three candidates are running for three seats on the board of the Clermont County Educational Service Center. The Community Press asked the candidates to answer questions. Candidates Paul Young and Jonathan Kraus did not participate. The response from candidate Paul Russell: Paul Russell Q: Why are you running? A: I want support and enhance the opportunities for students with educational learning limitations by delivering quality, cost-effective and innovative services to

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school districts of Clermont County, such as programs for the hearing impaired, programs for the emotional disturbed, autistic, visual impaired and others. It oversees the operation of the Genesis School, and Clermont County’s Alternative School that provides a learning environment for students with difficulties adjusting to traditional school settings. These and other programs are facing funding challenges that risk compromising our ability to provide quality educations for all of the children of Clermont County.

creation of 85 new full-time jobs and the potential for more in the future. The 1.8-million-squarefoot facility will be converted from one large manufacturing plant to a multi-use tenant facility. The state loan ensured that IRG Batavia could get the necessary financing to purchase the facility, which otherwise, would have been slated for demolition by Ford. Clermont County has been working closely with the IRG Batavia and will provide an operating debt reserve in the amount of $2 million to support the loan. “This project ensures this valuable property can be put back into productive use and create needed jobs, rather than sitting idle as an unimproved piece of land,” Niehaus said. “I commend Clermont County for its proactive approach to encouraging re-development in the region.” Separately, the State Controlling Board approved the latest rounds of state NatureWorks and Cooperative Boating Grants, both administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. As part of the release, Clermont County projects were awarded grants totaling more than $130,000 to make improvements to area parks. Specifically, Bethel was awarded a $27,054 state NatureWorks Grant to resurface the 1.3-mile walking path at Burke Park. The Clermont County Park District was awarded a $105,000 state Cooperative Boating Facilities Grant to extend floating courtesy docks at Chilo Lock 34 Park for boaters and ensure the walkway to the facilities are ADA compliant.

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This week in soccer

• McNicholas High School boys shut out Roger Bacon High School 3-0, Oct. 17. Patrick Henry, Nick Hunt and Ian Lee scored the goals. McNick’s Austin Reid made three saves. McNicholas advances to 9-3-3 with the win.

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• Bethel-Tate High School beat Aiken High School 25-17, 25-9, 25-7, Oct. 17, in the Division II Sectional Tournament.

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Home Plate Training Facility will host a six-week Spring Training 2010 baseball program for players in grades 1 through 12 from Jan. 17 to Feb. 21. Milford High School head coach Tom Kilgore will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. Sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching and catching at $99 for six weeks. Space is limited. Registration is now under way. For more information, visit www.USBaseballAcademy.co m, or call toll-free 866-6224487.

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• McNicholas High School girls shut out Williamsburg High School 6-0, Oct. 19, in Division II Sectionals. Tricia Walsh scored two goals and Jenn Christman, Sabrina Smyth, Kelsey Mueller and Morgan Rice each scored one goal. Carrie Martin made two saves for McNick. • McNicholas girls shut out Seven Hills 1-0, Oct. 21. Carrie Martin made two saves for McNick. Tricia Walsh scored the goal. • McNicholas girls shut out Seven Hills 1-0, Oct. 21, in Division II. Carrie Martin made two saves for McNick. Tricia Walsh scored the goal. McNicholas advances to 9-5-3 with the win. McNick advances to play Wyoming Monday, Oct. 25. • Madeira High School girls shut out Felicity High School 12-0, Oct. 19, in Division II Sectionals.

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Soccer sectionals

• Bethel-Tate High School’s Lance Lambert was named Runner of the Year at the SBC League Meet American Division, Oct. 17. Lambert finished first at the meet at 17:55. Bethel-Tate also tied for first as a team. • McNicholas High School girls finished first in the GGCL Championships Central division at Rapid Run Park, Oct. 17, with a score of 17. McNick’s Lauren Clark was named Runner of the Year after finishing first at 20:36. McNick coach Dan Rosenbaum was named Coach of the Year.

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October 29, 2009

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Cyra Jones passes to a teammate against McNick. Jones is one of the top young players for Bethel-Tate.

The Bethel-Tate high school volleyball team won its first tournament game for the first time in four years as the Tigers defeated Aiken 25-17, 25-9, 25-7 Oct. 17. “That was our goal all year so the girls were ecstatic,” head coach Mary Beth Tucker said. “I’ve been very, very happy with how the girls have played this season.” Bethel-Tate was eliminated in round two by McNick. Tucker, in her first year as the head coach, said the expectations around the program have changed and she thinks the girls have turned that corner for good. “The past is the past and these girls are ready for the future and to move on,” she said. “This season was a big corner to turn but it makes everyone even more excited for next year.” Tucker said the team already has new goals. “They want to go to districts, they want to go 14-0 in the league, but it takes time,” Tucker said. “Our seniors are leaving and we’ll miss them but we have a lot of young talent that is coming up and will be good for the future of the program. Even the junior

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Bethel-Tate’s Brooke Hensley plays a ball against McNick as Deanna Sipple looks on. The Tigers were knocked out of the tournament by the Rockets. high team has a lot of talent.” Tucker said she thinks the team could’ve won even more games this season and that the team played so well that it’s hard to name individual players that stood out for the Tigers. “Christie Howison really evolved in her new role as an outside hitter and Brooke Hensley, our libero, really progressed in that role,” Tucker said. “Really, the biggest thing is that we came together as a team and that everyone played

well.” Outside of the sectional win, Tucker said the senior night win over Goshen was one of the biggest victories of the season. “That was a big deal for our seniors and Goshen is a big volleyball program, so that was a big win for us,” she said. “Part of this season has been about the girls getting that confidence that they can beat big schools. They needed to believe it and that was the biggest thing.”

Tigers try to stay positive after tough loss By Adam Turer eastsports@communitypress.com

The Bethel-Tate Tigers were held to just 52 yards of offense in a 29-0 loss to Goshen Friday, Oct. 23. Bethel-Tate aims to salvage a .500 season when they travel across the river to face Kentucky opponent Bishop Brossart on Friday, Oct. 30. It has been an eventful two weeks for the Tigers program. Head coach Clint Kirker did not travel with the team to Goshen. The team was coached by Jeff Essig, who has served as the junior varsity head coach and varsity special teams coordinator under Kirker. “Mr. Kirker is on administrative leave for personal reasons,” said Bethel-Tate athletic director Rick Wilson. "That is all I can comment on at this time." The leave, which began on Wednesday, Oct. 21, is expected to continue through the final week of the Tigers’ season. Kirker could not be reached for comment. In addition to the coaching change, the roster is

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Spencer Sutter punts it away from deep in his own territory for the Tigers.

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Sophomore quarterback Eric Shinkle looks deep for the Bethel Tigers. battling the flu and will likely not be at full strength heading into the season finale. “We are trying to stay

positive,” Essig said. “We want to send our seniors off with a win.” The Tigers have dropped four straight games after

opening the season 41. The team endured a similar losing streak in Southern Buckeye Conference play last season, but managed to finish 5-5 by winning in week ten. Goshen clinched the Southern Buckeye Conference American Division title with the win over BethelTate. Both teams had trouble taking care of the football in the wet field conditions. Goshen’s power running game wore down the Tigers defense and kept the

Tigers offense on the sidelines for much of the game. “We put together some nice, long drives,” said Goshen head coach Nick Inabnitt. “Our offense was on the field most of the night. We controlled the clock and wore them down.” Each team committed turnovers that could have turned the momentum of the game. Despite struggling offensively, the Tigers trailed just 14-0 at halftime. The difference in the game was the Warriors’ ability to take advantage of Bethel-Tate’s turnovers. The Tigers could not do the same when they had the chance. “We turned the ball over and made too many mistakes,” said Essig. “They made mistakes, too, but we couldn’t capitalize on them.” The Tigers finish the season at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Newport High School against Bishop Brossart.

Cross country runners make regionals Local high school cross country runners advancing through first-round districts travel to Troy’s Memorial Stadium for the 2009 Regional Championships Saturday, Oct. 31. Regionals begin with a trio of girls’ races followed immediately by three boys’ races. Runners advancing

through regionals will compete at state Saturday, Nov. 7. Voice of America Park in West Chester hosted the 2009 District Championships for all Cincinnati runners from Division I-III. Division I teams for boys and girls were split into two heats at districts. There was

only one heat at districts for the boys and girls teams in Division II and Division III. In every race but the Division III girls’ heat, the top four teams and top 16 individuals from each heat advanced from districts to regionals. The top two teams and top eight individuals from

the Division III girls’ heat at Voice of America advanced from districts to regionals. Below is a list of some local regional qualifiers:

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Boys, 10, Lance Lambert (Bethel-Tate), 18:30.60. Advancing teams: 1, Blan-

chester, 101; 2, Wyoming, 108; 3, Roger Bacon, 111; 4, Taylor, 116. Girls, Andi Lanigan, 7, (Bethel-Tate), 21:57.6. Advancing teams: 1, Indian Hill, 37; 2, McNicholas, 63; 3, New Richmond, 83; 4, Taylor, 98.

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Bethel Journal

Issue 18 is the solution

The current struggle to obtain additional operating funding for Bethel-Tate schools is not unlike a similar effort in the 1960s. I was a student and Dad was a board member and Mom was PTA president, so I heard all the residents’ complaints and rumors. It took three attempts for folks to realize the need and pass a levy. Now 40-plus years later we are faced with the third levy attempt in a year. Once again, residents are complaining and rumors are circulating. Once again, the school board is painstakingly trying to do the best with current funds. Once again, I hear poor excuses to not support the levy. The biggest complaint is the Holman property. Anyone with common sense should see that is it was a wise decision, and solved inadequate facility and safety issues. By spreading the cost with a 30-year loan, the board minimized the effect on the annual budget to a measly one half of one percent. The cut in state funding is the real problem, so until that is changed, we need to quit complaining and pass this levy to minimize damage to our school system. Issue 18 is an affordable short-term solution. Rick Bee Canter Road, Bethel

Vote ‘yes’ for Issue 3

Each day in Clermont County, development agencies work intensely to attract firms, prevent departure of firms and encourage an expansion of existing development. This effort is directed at creating jobs and stimulating private sector investment. We believe that Issue 3 (Casinos in Ohio) is an opportunity both to achieve these goals and also contribute to the overall health and welfare of Clermont County … vote “yes” on Issue 3. We believe that this plan will contribute to transforming Greater Cincinnati into a leading metropolitan area for talent, jobs and economic opportunity by providing jobs, new entertainment options and recreation opportunities. Issue 3 is estimated to create 34,000 jobs statewide, which will benefit Clermont County both directly and indirectly. The direct financial impact to Clermont County will be more than $5 million to the general fund and $3.5 million annually for Clermont County schools. Vote “yes” for Issue 3 and more importantly express you right to vote. R. Scott Croswell Clermont County Commissioner Ed Humphrey

October 29, 2009

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Clermont County Commissioner Matt Van Sant President Clermont Chamber of Commerce Ferguson Drive, Union Township

What ya gonna do?

There’s one thing that I don’t hear or see local politicians include on their fliers. It seems to be taboo to talk about it. The subject is the rampant drug use and presence in our communities and schools. When I talk with an officer in a local community and he tells me that he can arrest an addict and they almost beat him back to the community where he comes from. There is something that has to be done and is overlooked. I’m aware of the tendencies of potential government officials to focus their attentions on the issues that effect the widest swath of their voters. The drug presence in local schools should affect everyone because it does affect the future of our communities. For instance: When a local freshman is approached by several school thugs to carry drugs into the school because that student is less likely to be under suspicion. Give the drugs to the student in the bathroom during lunch and be offered $100 a week for his troubles? Lets hear about it local politicians: What Ya Gonna Do? And do something school boards, and staff’s. “Time to do something” about this problem. Pete Cummings Kinnett Road, Bethel

Inaccurate statements

I would like to comment on the inaccurate statements made by Jim Smith in the front page article titled: Bethel-Tate defends garage. The statements made regarding asbestos are untrue. The National Cancer Institute states; asbestos is not harmful unless disturbed. The building code does not require a complete upgrade of utilities when removing asbestos. Holman Chevrolet consumed approximately 3,500 gallons of fuel oil per season. Our 11 buses will not produce anywhere near that volume. To properly ventilate the bus garage requires an air handler capable of moving 12,000 cubic feet per minute. The building is over 40 years old (probably contained asbestos) and was appraised by the Clermont County Auditor at $577,000. The district purchased it for $870,000 then invested another $330,000 into it, exceeding its’ value by $600,000. This is a time to be thankful for what you have and make due, not

spend arrogantly and then ask for more. We want real cuts, real sacrifices before you ask us to give up more. In this election we have the opportunity to improve our school board. Bethel-Tate citizens should elect board members who are looking for accountability from this district. Steve Dahlheimer Donald Road, Bethel

Say ‘yes’ to Bethel schools

I implore you to support BethelTate Local School District by voting “yes” on Issue 18. Levy passage is crucial otherwise further cuts will have to be made. This could mean fewer teachers, more students per class, and further reduced busing. Do you have a star reader, a math whiz, honor roll student? Do you have a child with medical concerns or a child who struggles with reading or math? As a parent you should be concerned, your child could be at risk. If a higher student-to-teacher ratio doesn’t seem to concern you then consider this: If teachers are taking on the role of nurse’s aide to sick children or children with medical concerns; they must reach a parent and assess the child’s condition, which means the sick child is in the classroom longer, while the teacher is supposed to be teaching (and it’s almost flu season). A high student-teacher ratio also means that there is no time for oneon-one with the struggling students. How can an educator put in these situations continue to nurture star readers, math whizzes or honor roll students? Vote “yes” for Issue 18. Carrie Davin Sugar Tree Road, Bethel

If not now, when?

If not now, when? A critical vote for our school district is on the ballot. We not only need your support with a vote; but we need your voice and actions now to help get others to vote “yes” for our schools. Our district has been prudent with your tax dollars by tightening our budget in the following areas: • Reduction of staff. • High school classes with as many as 34 students in a class. • No high school busing. • Four different schedules for the four different buildings. • Very limited maintenance budgets. These bulleted areas are budget constraints that have negative effects on students, families, teachers and our community. Classrooms are bursting at the seams.

Bethel-Tate Local School District has the lowest per pupil spending of any district in southwest Ohio. Surely the value of education is worth an extra $11 a month per $100,000 in property valuation. Bethel is supported heavily with state dollars. It is time now to show that we are a local school district who realizes that local dollars are, also, needed as an investment in our schools. Come visit the schools in our district and observe what is taking place. Lois Dennis Bethel-New Richmond Road Tate Township

Vote ‘no’ on Issue 18

In November 2008 and again in May 2009 the voters living in the Bethel-Tate Local School District overwhelmingly voted “no” on both tax levies. On Nov. 3, they will once again try to raise your taxes with another tax levy. With unemployment going up daily and folks trying to keep their homes and feed their families they simply do not have extra money to pay higher taxes. The yard signs with “community pride” and “support the children” are cute, but this is not about cute, it is about money. At this time there is no more money for taxes. Please vote “no” on Issue 18. Be sure your friends and neighbors are aware of Issue 18 so they too can say “no” to higher taxes. Say “no” to higher taxes by voting “no” on Issue 18. Greg Feldkamp Donald Road, Bethel

Vote for Conrad

It was refreshing to hear Clerk of Courts candidate Gregg Conrad make an argument for less government. Smaller government isn’t necessarily a goal I support, but effective governance is what Conrad proposing. I believe he correct assessing that Clermont can get along, just fine, with a unified clerk of courts office. Most of Ohio’s counties, many of them with larger populations, operate with just one elected clerk. The position is primarily a planning and oversight job. One dedicated individual, like Mr. Conrad, should be capable of managing the municipal and common pleas functions. The key element for combining the two offices is eliminating redundancy and smart staffing. The choice is obvious, vote for Conrad. Richard Jordan Jeb Stuart Drive, Milford

I’d pick Bethel

Ed Dyer, president of Bethel-Tate school board, came to the Bethel

Issue 2 will impact Clermont County About 48 percent of Clermont County is agricultural and there are currently 808 active farms in Clermont County which brought in more than $51 million in sales and had an economic impact of $165,340,576 in 2008. (NASS 2008) Our agricultural community is being threatened by out-of-state activist groups that have signaled they would like to bring an initiative to Ohio that would set rigid, inflexible and impractical rules for how livestock and poultry are housed. This would lead to higher costs for consumers, put food safety at risk, increase the amount of food imported to Ohio, cause some farmers to go out of business, and endanger the overall health and well-being of Ohio’s flocks and herds. A “yes” vote for Issue 2 on Election Day, Nov. 3, will create the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board, which will:

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• Assure Ohio families have a safe, locally-grown food supply. • Bring together Ohio’s animal care experts to ensure excellent care of the state’s flocks and herds. • Maintain the viability of Ohio agriculture – the state’s number one economic contributor. Four reasons to vote “yes:” 1. Issue 2 is a far better plan than extreme measures offered by Washington-based advocates for veganism and “animal rights” who seek extreme, costly, anti-farming regulations that will burden the production of meat, milk and eggs until these products are no longer affordable to Ohioans. 2. The board created by Issue 2 will bring a wide range of the best Ohio expertise available to establish rules for care of livestock and poultry. These will include experts in animal care, food safety, farm man-

agement, veterinary care, academia, humane society operations and consumer interest. The board will be required to consider food safety, animal health and mortality, biosecurity, consumer concerns and good farm practices in setting animal care rules. 3. Rules created under Issue 2 are needed to provide for excellent livestock care as well as protect Ohio’s number one economic contributor, agriculture, which provides $93 billion and 924,000 jobs to Ohio’s economy, and to protect Ohio’s family farms. 4. Unwise and extreme regulation would drive agriculture from Ohio, putting thousands of Ohio farmers out of work, reducing our local supply of food, and forcing us to rely on food production from other states, and other countries like Mexico and China. Issue 2 will

assure a balanced approach to livestock care rules reflecting broad input, rather than input from a single Carl interest group. Schoellman Clermont County Farm Bureau Community represents more Press Guest than 2,500 memColumnist bers with more than 600 actual farm owner/operators. Our livelihood could be affected if Issue 2 fails and these vegetarian groups prevail. If you want to keep family farms in Clermont County, please vote “yes” on Issue 2. If you care where your food comes from, its cost, and how safe it is, please vote “yes” on Issue 2. Carl W. Schoellman is the president of Clermont County Farm Bureau. He lives on Ohio 131 in Wayne Township.

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Ministerial Association meeting recently to discuss the upcoming levy. He made a statement that mirrored what I have been feeling since I arrived in Clermont County: “I’d pick Bethel.” The point Mr. Dyer was making is if he could choose any place to live, he would choose Bethel. He believes Bethel is a great place to live and raise a family. I am beginning to understand why. I didn’t know it when I arrived last summer, but our schools have been state-rated excellent for three consecutive years, the high school for five; and that with the lowest per pupil costs in all southwest Ohio. Recently, Gov. Strickland visited Bethel-Tate to see why “we are better than we should be.” I’m not sure how you feel about the levy. But, I think most agree education is an important piece in any community’s future. To grow our community, and prevent the young families from moving, we need to ensure the quality of education remains consistently high. I wouldn’t tell anyone how to vote. Yet, we need to consider carefully this levy. We have to work together in this. Scott Wade Virginia Trail, Tate Township

Vote for Issue 18

I am a freshman at Bethel-Tate High School, and I want to take a moment to discuss changes in the district since the recent budget cuts. One conflict for families in the district is busing which, as you probably know, has been cut. This continues to plague the students and parents with inconveniences. Also busing for the rest of the district is now a tiered system with odd pickup and dropoff times. Changes to transportation within the district have created headache after headache for parents and students. Other changes that have affected students are cuts in staff resulting in larger class sizes, temperatures being kept at minimum levels, and the new “pay to participate” fees for sports and other activities. With these changes, life has become more difficult for students in the district. As stated on the district’s Web site, www.betheltate.org, if the levy passes this November, the district promises to “bring back high school busing, and lower “pay to participate” fees.” As a student in this community, I only ask that you consider voting for Issue 18, not for the school board or the superintendent but for the students and parents of the community. Troy Weathers Sprague Road, Bethel

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SugarPlums CupCakery Owner Patty Hannika with some of her popular cupcakes.

CupCakery serves sweets to the stars By Mary Dannemiller mdannemiller@communitypress.com

When Patty Hannika found out her Miami Township cupcakery was selected to cater a gift suite at the Primetime Emmy Awards, she shouted in delight. “It was one of those woo-hoo moments,” she said. “You never know who your product goes to and it was just kind of an affirmation of the fact that our product is good.” Hannika’s SugarPlums CupCakery on Ohio 131 in Miami Township was one of 10 small businesses selected by “Emerging Magazine” to fill an Emmy gift suite. The bakery sent four gift totes each with two cakes, a dozen chocolate gingerbread cookies and three pounds of coffee. “We sent our signature SugarPlums cake, which is a fabulous pound cake filled with a whole tunnel of fresh raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and cherries and topped with a plum glaze,” Hannika said. “Then they got our second best seller with is our chocolate hazelnut fudge truffle cake and a

personal size coconut rum cake, which is to die for.” Since opening the cupcakery three years ago, Hannika has watched business steadily grow. SugarPlums now offers instructional classes on the basics of fondant and cake art and is preparing to open a party room. Mary Ellis, development associate at Stepping Stones Center in Indian Hill, was impressed by the work Hannika did for the center’s recent Bloom Fundraiser. “They were a major hit, people were standing in line to get the cupcakes,” she said. “They had a whole table set up with dry ice and stones with the cupcakes as blooming flowers, it was fabulous.” Between expanding her business and feeding celebrities, Hannika also is participating in Cupcakes for a Cause, which benefits children fighting cancer. SugarPlums CupCakery is located at 1375 Ohio 131 and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 248-0818.

THINGS TO DO On stage

Clermont Inn Players is presenting “Frankenstein’s Guests” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Clermont Inn, 180 E. Main St., Batavia. It is a Halloween comedy and includes dinner. Cost is $30 and reservations are required. Call 732-2174 or visit www. clermontinn.dine.com.

Harvest party

Eastgate Community Church is hosting a Harvest Party from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Red Barn Flea Market, 299 Haskell Lane, Batavia. The event features games, prizes, drama, music, food and candy. Costumes are encouraged. The free event is family friendly. Call 9433926 or visit www.eastgatecommunitychurch.com.

Haunted history

Clermont County Public Library is hosting “Haunted History of Clermont County” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Amelia Branch Library, 58 Maple St. Rick Crawford presents tales of local haunted sites in Clermont County. The event is free, but registration is required. Call 752-5580.

Family fun

Clermont County Public Library is hosting Family Fun Day at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Amelia Branch Library, 58 Maple St. The theme is “Pumpkin Fest.” The event features stories, crafts, hands-on activities and play. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Call 752-5580 or visit www.clermontlibrary.org.

Do the monster mash

The Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Halloween Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 31, at Fraternal Order of Eagles 2289, 265 Foundry in Batavia. Music is by No Boundaries. Set ups, snacks and door prizes are provided. Proceeds to benefit local charities. The cost is $10 and tickets are required. Call 732-9035.

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The YWCA brought Project Clothesline to UC Clermont Wednesday, Oct. 21, to help raise awareness about domestic violence.

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UC students make T-shirts to fight domestic violence

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“Hands Off.” “Big Enough to Walk Away.” “I have had enough.” These are just a few of the T-shirt phrases students at UC Clermont read Wednesday, Oct. 21, during the YWCA’s Project Clothesline. The project, which includes handmade T-shirt displays and stories about people who have been abused, was displayed on campus to help promote awareness of domestic violence. Wanda McCarthy, assistant professor of psychology at UC Clermont, brought the project to UC Clermont to show those who are in abusive situations that they are not alone and to help people understand the warning signs of an abusive relationship. “If I can educate my students and expose them to this, then maybe if they see a young woman who is in a potentially abusive relationship, they can say, ‘This doesn’t look good. I’m worried,’” McCarthy said. “I think, if we can do that, we can prevent women from being abused.” As part of the project, students were encouraged to make a T-shirt promoting awareness if domestic violence. One group of students decided to use lyrics from Martina McBride’s song “Broken Wing” along with a design of hearts and wings to signify the strength women show when they leave an abusive relationship. “At first, it just seemed like something fun to do, but it’s important to do things like this to raise awareness,”

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Ciara Helphinstine, left, of Amelia, and Autumn Schulz, of Eastgate, write positive message on their T-shirts to promote domestic violence awareness. freshman Olivia Musselman said. “When people see our shirt, I think they’ll think about what others are feeling.” Musselman said when she first saw all the T-shirts hanging in the cafe, she wasn’t sure what to think. But after reading the messages and stories, she had a different opinion. “When you see people, you don’t really know their story. I think the (Clothesline Project) makes people rethink how they treat others,” Musselman said.

While most of the students making T-shirts were women, student Christopher Ruwe said he “felt inspired” by the other shirts to make one of his own. “I just feel like I’m helping someone, even if it’s just a little bit,” Ruwe said. The Clermont County commissioners proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness month in the county and numerous local events were scheduled throughout the month.

The project, which includes hand-made T-shirt displays and stories about people who have been abused, was displayed on campus to help promote awareness of domestic violence. A group of UC Clermont students work on making a T-shirt to be part of Project Clothesline. Olivia Musselman, right, of Batavia, looks up the lyrics to Martina McBride’s “Broken Wing” while Wendie Gullet, left, and Jessica Masterson, both of Felicity, work on drawing the design. The group drew hearts and wings on the T-shirt to accompany the lyrics to the McBride song.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, O C T . 2 9

EXERCISE CLASSES

Zumba Fitness Class, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road. $5. 379-4900. Anderson Township. StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Symmes Park, 11600 Lebanon Road. Free. Presented by StrollerFit. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/northeast. Symmes Township.

FARMERS MARKET

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

HISTORIC SITES

Ulysses S. Grant Birthplace, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed noon-1 p.m. Birthplace of Ulysses S. Grant, U.S. Route 52. Tour restored one-story, three-room cottage, which was built in 1817. Furnished with period items. $2.50, $2 seniors, $1.50 ages 6-12, free ages 4 and under and members. Presented by Historic New Richmond. 800283-8932; www.ohiohistory.org. Point Pleasant.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Health Screening, 9 a.m.-noon, Homan Chiropractic, 4380 Glen Este Withamsville Road. Blood pressure, height, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Appointment recommended. 753-6325. Eastgate.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Scary Knight Tours, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Loveland Castle, 12025 Shore Road. Haunted castle and Scary Garden area. Benefits Historic Loveland Castle. $8; parking $1 per vehicle. 683-4686; www.lovelandcastle.com. Symmes Township. Field of Fright, 8 p.m.-midnight, Turpin Farms, 3295 Turpin Lane. Walk through corn maze with screaming scarecrows, man carrying a chainsaw and more. $11, $9 ages 2-11, free ages 23 months and under. 561-2621; www.turpinfarms.com. Newtown.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Frankenstein’s Guests, 7:30 p.m. Clermont Inn, 180 E. Main St. Halloween comedy. Includes dinner. $30. Reservations required. Presented by The Clermont Inn Players. 7322174; www.clermontinn.dine.com. Batavia. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 3 1

COMMUNITY DANCE

Halloween Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, Fraternal Order of Eagles 2289, 265 Foundry. Music by No Boundaries. Set ups, snacks and door prizes provided. Benefits local charities. $10. Tickets required. Presented by Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. 732-9035. Batavia.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Zumba Fitness Class, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 3794900. Anderson Township. Jazzercise, 8:30 a.m. Anderson Hills Christian Church, $36 per month for unlimited classes. 407-9292. Anderson Township.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Fall Story Time, 10 a.m. Doris Wood Branch Library, 180 S. Third St. Stories, games and crafts. Ages 18 months to 5 years. Family friendly. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 7322128. Batavia. F R I D A Y, O C T . 3 0

ART EXHIBITS

Watercolors Bright and Bold, 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Caribou Coffee. Free. 231-2092; http://marilynsartblog.blogspot.com/. Anderson Township.

EDUCATION

Earthworks: Virtual Explorations of the Ancient Ohio Valley, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Woodland Mound, $1, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Jazzercise, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Hills Christian Church, $36 per month for unlimited classes. 407-9292. Anderson Township. StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Symmes Park. Free. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/northeast. Symmes Township. Senior Fitness Class, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave. $3. 474-3100. Anderson Township. Pilates, 10:30 a.m. Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave. $3. 474-3100. Anderson Township.

FARMERS MARKET

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

FARMERS MARKET

Blooms and Berries Farm Market, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 9669 S. Ohio 48. You-pick produce farm. October: pumpkins. 697-9173. Loveland. Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown. Batavia Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Batavia Township, Main and Depot streets. Vegetables, fruits and eggs. 876-2418. Batavia.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Scary Knight Tours, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Loveland Castle, $8; parking $1 per vehicle. 6834686; www.lovelandcastle.com. Symmes Township. Field of Fright, 8 p.m.-midnight, Turpin Farms, $11, $9 ages 2-11, free ages 23 months and under. 561-2621; www.turpinfarms.com. Newtown. Fall on the Farm Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 9669 S. Ohio 48. Children’s farm-themed play area, food, music and more. Corn maze; $5, $4 children. Hayrides to pumpkin patch; $4, $3 children. Free admission. 697-9173; www.fallonthefarm.com. Loveland. Amelia Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Amelia Village, 753-4747. Amelia. Bethel Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Village of Bethel, 734-2243. Bethel. Union Township Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Union Township, 752-1741. Union Township.

For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com. Withamsville Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Withamsville, 732-7500. Withamsville. Village of Batavia Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.8 p.m. Village of Batavia, 732-2020. Batavia. Batavia Township Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.8 p.m. Batavia Township, 732-3888. Batavia. New Richmond Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Village of New Richmond, 102 Willow St. 553-4146. New Richmond. Haunted History of Clermont County, 11 a.m. Amelia Branch Library, 58 Maple St. Rick Crawford presents tales of local haunted sites in Clermont County. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 752-5580. Amelia. Oh Trick or Treat, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Photography By Jolene Studio, 3293 Powfoot Ridge, Costumes encouraged for Halloween portrait. Includes 15-minute session with Jolene Kroeger, 4-by-6 print and treat bag. Benefits Cancer Free Kids in honor of Corey Nickell. Family friendly. $35. Reservations required. 947-1451; www.photographybyjolene.com. Legendary Run. Harvest Party, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Red Barn Flea Market, 299 Haskell Lane. Games, prizes, drama, music, food and candy. Costumes encouraged. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Eastgate Community Church. 943-3926; www.eastgatecommunitychurch.com. Batavia. Spooky Saturday, noon-2 p.m. Loveland Branch Library, 649 Loveland-Madeira Road. Spooky and weird activities. Wear a costume. Ages 2-12 with family. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4476. Loveland.

LITERARY - LIBRARIES

Family Fun Day, 2 p.m. Pumpkin Fest. Amelia Branch Library, 58 Maple St. Stories, crafts, hands-on activities and play. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 752-5580; www.clermontlibrary.org. Amelia.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Frankenstein’s Guests, 7:30 p.m. Clermont Inn, $30. Reservations required. 732-2174; www.clermontinn.dine.com. Batavia.

RECREATION

Halloween Hike, 6:30 p.m. Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road. Seasongood Nature Center. Non-scary night hike takes hikers through forest and field to see nocturnal animals. Family friendly. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township. S U N D A Y, N O V. 1

EDUCATION

Earthworks: Virtual Explorations of the Ancient Ohio Valley, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Woodland Mound, $1, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.

FOOD & DRINK

Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles 2289, 265 Foundry. All-you-can-eat. Eggs, meat, toast, potatoes and beverages. Carryout available. $7. 732-9035. Batavia.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN Fall on the Farm Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Blooms & Berries Farm Market. Free admission. 697-9173; www.fallonthefarm.com. Loveland.

PROVIDED.

Clermont County Public Library is hosting “Haunted History of Clermont County” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Amelia Branch Library, 58 Maple St., Amelia. Rick Crawford presents tales of local haunted sites in Clermont County. The event is free, but registration is required. Call 752-5580. M O N D A Y, N O V. 2

EDUCATION Earthworks: Virtual Explorations of the Ancient Ohio Valley, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Woodland Mound, $1, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township. EXERCISE CLASSES

Jazzercise, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Hills Christian Church, $36 per month for unlimited classes. 407-9292. Anderson Township.

LITERARY - BOOK CLUBS

Book Chat, 6 p.m. “The Tortilla Curtain” by T. Coraghessan Boyle. Union Township Branch Library, 4462 Mount Carmel-Tobasco Road. Book discussion group for adults. Free. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 528-1744. Union Township.

LITERARY LIBRARIES

Chess Night, 7 p.m. Williamsburg Branch Library, 594 Main St. Join Alfred Cherascot to learn basic strategy and to play matches. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 724-1070; www.clermontlibrary.org. Williamsburg.

PUBLIC HOURS

Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.noon, 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. T U E S D A Y, N O V. 3

COMMUNITY DANCE Pierce Township Square Dance Classes, 7:30 p.m. Locust Corner Elementary School, 3431 Locust Corner Road. Beechmont Square Dance Club beginner square dance class. No prior dance experience necessary. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 859-441-9155; www.so-nkysdf.com. Pierce Township.

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

EDUCATION Earthworks: Virtual Explorations of the Ancient Ohio Valley, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Woodland Mound, $1, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.

LITERARY - LIBRARIES

EXERCISE CLASSES

Walking Through the Seasons, 6:30 p.m. Williamsburg Branch Library, 594 Main St. With Sheep and Sheldon. A Hands Up! Puppet Show performance. Family friendly. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 724-1070. Williamsburg.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Preschool Story Time, 11:30 a.m. Bethel Branch Library, 611 W. Plane St. Ages 3 1/26. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 734-2619. Bethel. Drop-In Toddler Time Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Union Township Branch Library, 4462 Mount Carmel-Tobasco Road. Ages 18 months to 3 years. Stories, songs and play. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 528-1744. Union Township.

RECREATION

Wii Play, noon-8 p.m. Williamsburg Branch Library, 594 Main St. Play Guitar Hero World Tour, Game Party II, Rayman Raving Rabbids, Mario Kart, Super Mario Galaxy, Boom Box and Wii Sport. For teens and tweens. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 724-1070; www.clermontlibrary.org. Williamsburg.

Zumba Fitness, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. St. Thomas More School, 788 Ohio Pike. Hieder Hall. With Susan Scardina-Hardoerfer. $25 for five classes, $6 one class. 379-4900. Withamsville.

LITERARY - BOOK CLUBS

First Wednesday Book Group, 2 p.m. “One Thousand White Women” by Jim Fergus. Amelia Branch Library, 58 Maple St. Adults. Free. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 7525580. Amelia.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Preschool Story Time, 11:30 a.m. Bethel Branch Library. Free. Registration required. 734-2619. Bethel. Drop-In Toddler Time Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Union Township Branch Library, 5281744. Union Township.

PUBLIC HOURS

Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, $3. 6835692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland. Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-7 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. Loveland Castle, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Weather permitting-call ahead. Loveland Castle, $3. 6834686; www.lovelandcastle.com. Symmes Township.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

PROVIDED Shaolin Warriors – the Kung Fu masters of China – bring their skill, movement and imagery for a family-friendly event at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Music Hall. The event will feature the Kung Fu masters in a choreographed theatrical performance, showing synchronized fighting rituals. Tickets are $25-$40. Call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.

Sunday Worship Service, 11 a.m.-noon, Greater Cincinnati Worship Center, 8290 Batavia Pike. 543-3594; www.greatercincinnatiworshipcenter.org. Newtown. Traditional Worship Service, 8:30 a.m. Anderson Hills United Methodist Church, 7515 Forest Road. Sanctuary. 231-4172; www.andersonhillsumc.org. Anderson Township. Contemporary Worship Service, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Hills United Methodist Church, 7515 Forest Road. Fellowship Hall. Casual environment and dress. 231-4172. Anderson Township.

PROVIDED See swashbuckling pirates at the Newport Aquarium’s “Ghosts of Pirate Cove,” through Sunday, Nov. 1. See the swordfighting pirates, underwater pumpkin carving and more. The release of the film, “Planet 51,” with games and prizes, is from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Four kids (ages of 2-12 years old) get in for $5 each with every adult paying full price when they wear their Halloween costume. Adult admission is $20. Visit www.newportaquarium.com or call 859-261-7444.

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Bethel Journal

October 29, 2009

Are there any saints around anymore?

Nov. 1 is the day several Christian churches celebrate the feast of All Saints. “Saint,” a familiar word that’s taken on unfamiliar meanings. Today “saint” can be the name of a football team, a jazz song (”When the Saints Come Marching In”), many cities (St. Louis, St. Petersburg, etc.) or a goody-twoshoes. So we must ask, “What’s a saint?” A cynic might respond, “A saint is someone who lived a long time ago whose life has never been adequately researched.” The implication is that if you looked hard enough into a saint’s life, sooner or later you’d find he or she had clay feet. And a real saint would be the first to admit it. It’s only conventional wisdom that thinks they don’t. People labeled “saint” are put on a pedestal. Later, if any human

frailty shows up in their lives, we push them off their pedestal and bury them beneath the rubble of disappointment and disillusionment. Do this enough times, and we who push them down become cynical. We conclude there are no saints and no one worthy of a moral pedestal or imitation. Time and reflection, however, can clarify things. We understand better now what it means to be a saint. Every ordinary human personality can be depicted as having an inner teeter-totter. Piled on one end are the vices, selfishness, evil tendencies and darkness of that person’s life. Stacked on the other end are the brightness, virtues, love and compassion of which we are capable. The fulcrum, or center point, is the whole (holy) place represent-

ing the site of a person’s struggles and choices. Saints – as they live out their lives the best they can – strive to stand on the fulcrum in utter honesty and understanding of themselves. They don’t compare themselves to others. They don’t judge others against the measure of themselves. They just try to relate to others and the world in a way they believe their Maker created them to do. They struggle to know and then to discipline and control their darkness and vices – while they struggle to give expression to the light and love within them with the help of God’s grace. We must hide our dark side from society in general, but we must never try to hide it from ourselves. While doing good, we must acknowledge to ourselves our own demons as we do battle with them.

When we speak of sainthood today, we speak of it in its truest sense as a full-blooded embracing of our own humanity, not a false veneer of pseudo-goodness. Trying to appear better than we are prevents our becoming what we can be. When I was a youth I looked at saints in a very different way. Most of the canonized saints seemed to belong to religious orders, the clergy, or were people who wrought miracles and had followers. Today I imagine the saints to especially be among the humble and honest people, those who rise wearily and go off to ordinary and routine labor to support their families. They sacrifice creature comforts, narcissistic interests, and personal agendas in behalf of larger values. We do not usually accord these

common people hero or saint status, bur their acts renew the world each day as a place of enduring value. As Dr. James Hollis says, “We Father Lou are all, every Guntzelman day, faced with death, depresPerspectives sion and despair. Whoever rises to do what must be done, does a deed for us all.” Of such is the kingdom of heaven. 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.

Beware of the dinosaur hunter scam circulating took place via e-mail. “ W e asked him to fill out a l e a s e agreement and an applicaHoward Ain tion. That Hey Howard! n e v e r happened. He went into great detail with stories that he was an Italian fossil hunter,” said Fast. The person claimed to be a Professor Klose who said he’s discovered lots of dinosaurs and will be coming to the U.S. to trade fossils. “We started to get pretty

Clarification I have a clarification on my recent story involving Social Security Disability checks. Deductions from the benefits for food and shelter applies only to Supplemental Security Income disability and not Social Security disability. The difference between the two types of payments relates to those who have worked and contributed to Social Security and those who have not. People who paid into Social Security and then become disabled do not have to worry about their checks being reduced based on someone else helping them with food and housing expenses. They will receive their entire amount of back benefits in one payment. On the other hand, those who did not work or did not pay into Social Security will be eligible only for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and that does reduce checks based on outside housing and food assistance. In addition, it often does pay the back benefits in increments. In all cases when applying for SSI or Social Security Disability be sure to contact an attorney with expertise in this field.

suspicious when he said he was going to send a check for the first month rent, deposit and furniture for the four- to five-bedroom home he wanted to rent,” Fast said. He did send a check for $8,650 – but it was written on an AOL Time Warner bank account which didn’t make any sense. He asked Fast to cash it and send $2,900 to a furniture company for furniture he was renting. His wife and child were supposedly coming with him. “That is why he needed a large home and all that furniture. He kept mentioning a trustee in the U.S. would be in contact with us, and we kept asking for the trustee’s name and information but never got anything,” she said. Fast said she wondered why he didn’t send a check to the furniture company himself instead of asking her to do it. In addition, although he claimed to have been in Italy, the packing slip on the UPS envelope containing his check showed it was shipped from Massachusetts. “He was very strange responding to the e-mails. He didn’t answer questions that we asked him and we would respond with things he asked for and then he asked for the same thing

Apply for winter crisis assistance Clermont County Community Services, Inc. in partners with Ohio Department of Development and Office of Community Services will be accepting applications for the Winter Crisis Program starting Nov. 1 and ending March 31, 2010. Income eligible households whose main heating source is threatened with disconnection, has already had services disconnected or have less than a 10-day supply of bulk fuel may apply for assistance. Households whose gross income is at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for Winter Crisis Program. A household whose total income during the past three months (13 weeks) is equal to or less than the following maximums may be

Households whose gross income is at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for Winter Crisis Program. eligible: One person, $5,415 every three months or $21,660 every 12 months; two people, $7,285 every three months or $29,140 every 12 months; three people, $9155 every three months or $36,620 every 12 months; four people, $11,025 every three months or $44,100 every 12 months; five people, $12,895 every three months or $51,580 every 12 months; six people,

$14,765 every three months or $59,060 every 12 months; seven people, $16,635 every three months or $66,540 every 12 months; eight people, $18,505 every three months or $74,020 every 12 months. The HEAP department will see applicants by appointment Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule an appointment, or for more information, call the HEAP staff at 732-2277, option 3. Have a pen and paper ready for a list of information you will need to bring with you. Due to the high volume of calls every year, you may receive a recording. If so leave a brief message (only one) and they will return your call as quickly as possible.

over and over again,” Fast said. “I think in these tough times people are having now, some rentals are difficult to rent out and they get this information and they just want to rent their house and have some income. So, he’s preying on people,” she said. “When I Googled his name, and supposedly the place he was working for with the fossils, a lot of stuff

came up with ‘scammers.’ People are doing it using different names but the same scenario,” Fast said. The scammer recently sent another e-mail demanding the money and even claimed he would go to the FBI if he didn’t get it. Fast said she hopes this case can serve as a warning to all. If you receive a check from someone you don’t know who wants you to cash it and then send them

money – don’t do it. Their check is probably not good and you’ll have sent your good money to the bad guys. 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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October 29, 2009

Too many apples? Make fruit leather

The sign was outside of a church on Salem Avenue in Mount Washington: “Friendship multiplies joy a n d divides sorrow.” So true. Friends can be Rita many difHeikenfeld ferent people, comRita’s kitchen p l e t e l y unrelated or someone biological. Think of the sibling who wasn’t cool enough to hang with as a kid, or the mom or dad who seemed older than dirt. (I remember one of my kids asking me if electricity was invented when I was young). As you grow, so does your wisdom and over the years, you become the closest of friends.

Apple or pear sauce and fruit rollups/leather

Every year I make batches of apple or pear sauce,

and rollups. No artificial anything added!

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Preparation:

Wash, core and cut 3 to 5 pounds fruit into chunks (apples or pears). Leave skin on because the pectin in the peel helps remove cholesterol.

Cooking options:

Crockpot: Spray pot. Put fruit in. Cook on low six to eight hours or high for three to five hours until fruit is soft enough to mash. Stovetop: Place in heavy or nonstick large pot. Add up to 1 cup water, cider or apple juice (to keep fruit from sticking), and simmer until fruit is soft. You may have to add a bit more liquid. Careful - the mixture tends to sputter up. Oven: (my preferred method). I use a restaurant steam table pan but use anything that has sides and which will hold fruit. Spray

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Fruit leather before going in oven to dry. pan. Cook in 350-degree oven until soft.

To purée:

Run through food mill or sieve, blender or food processor. If desired, sweeten to taste with sugar, Stevia or Splenda. Add cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to taste. Do this while fruit is still warm.

Drying to make fruit rollups/leather:

Spray cookie sheets. Pour puree evenly onto sheets, about 1⁄4-inch deep. In summer, I’ll dry it in the sun. This time of year it’s the oven. Dry in warm oven. Mine only goes down to 170 degrees so I propped the door open. You don’t want it to cook too quickly or it will be hard.

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Fruit leather after drying (you can see my hand through it if you look close). It will take anywhere salad: mayonnaise, celery, from four to eight hours or grapes, cashews, etc. The more depending upon the secret ingredients are a pinch of ‘Ahh’ and a tablekind of apples, etc. If it’s late in the evening spoon of love.” and it’s still not done, turn After tasting it, I’d say it the oven off with the leather had a lot of both – yum! Trying to clone this for still in, and proceed in the morning. the home cook when it’s How to tell if the made in huge amounts is fruit leather is done: challenging. Deli chicken It should pull up from the salads often contain chicken pan in one sheet. base and seasoning salt. Storing: I fiddled with it and In refrigerator, up to six here’s my best shot. I poach months, and up to one year my chicken in broth and let in freezer it cool in broth before dicing for added flavor and moistness. Rita’s clone of Taste as you go, adding Bigg’s chicken salad 1 rib celery, 1 onion, the The deli folks at Bigg’s lesser amount of seasoning, were so nice, and fun to etc. Add more if needed. chat with. They chuckled when I said my readers 1 pound cooked chicken, were begging for the recipe. diced or shredded Since the recipe is propri1-2 ribs celery, diced etary, I couldn’t wrangle the 1-2 green onions, sliced recipe or all of the ingredi- very thin ents out of them. Green grapes, cut in half, “It’s your normal chicken and salted cashew halves or

pieces – you choose how much 1 cup Hellman’s mayonnaise or more to taste 1 ⁄4 to 1⁄2 teaspoon or so each: Lawry’s seasoning salt and chicken base (use a good quality base like Minor’s). Mix chicken, celery and onions together. Whisk chicken base and salt with the mayo. Pour over chicken and mix gently. Stir in grapes and nuts. To make curried chicken salad: Start sprinkling curry powder in the mayo mixture, tasting as you go.

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October 29, 2009

Bethel Journal

Trip was about old iron furnaces Howdy folks, The schedule here at the Ole Fisherman’s house has been kinda busy for a while. I wrote about going to the Buckeye Furnace last week and I would write more on it this week, well here goes. The furnace was built in 1857 as the demand for iron to build railroads, farm equipment and machinery increased. Dozens of blast furnaces sprouted up in the Ohio Hanging Rock Iron region. The directions to the furnace is Ohio 32, then on Ohio 124 to County Road 58, Buckeye Furnace Road, then to Township Road 167, Buckeye Furnace Park Road. You may wonder why

these furnaces were built in a remote area. The reason is they needed lots of wood to burn and the timber was plentiful. If you have a chance to go it will be a wonderful trip and a great experience for the entire family. They have a great gift shop and will show a film on the furnace and the workings. Now on Oct. 14 Ruth Ann and I went up to West Union to visit some Grange folks from Greene County. These folks try to go visit folks from other parts of Ohio. It is always good to visit folks from other Granges and hear how their Granges are doing and the different activities they have. These folks were

wonderful. The Monroe Grange at Nicholsville held a Halloween party Oct. 16 instead of a meeting. The evening was wonderful. Some of the costumes were (well) something. The program that Bonnie had was great and then there were plenty of snacks for everyone. It was a great evening. On Oct. 17, 11 of the Monroe Grangers went up to Nelsonville, Ohio to ride the Hocking Valley Railroad. We ate at the McDonald’s restaurant before getting tickets and getting on the train. The train ride was a oneand-a-half hour ride and was good. The train stopped at Robin’s Crossing. This

was a pioneer village on the Hocking State College grounds with several log cabins with spinning, blacksmith and other activities. The train stopped for 30 minutes. When the time was up the train whistle blew a couple times. The time for some of us was not long enough, but the time they gave us was good. The train track ran along the old canal that was used to haul coal and farmers produce, but was too slow. Then the train took over since it was faster. There is a working canal around Piqua. Some want to go ride on this canal and relive history. If we do I will write about it. There are several festi-

vals in our great state of Ohio, so keep track of them and go visit. We heard of a Pawpaw Festival, held Sept. 19 and Sept. 20. The festival boasts of pawpaw delicacies such as pawpaw beer, salsas and sauces that are made with the fruit. A creamery yields some wild frozen pawpaw treats. We were surprised when we were sitting on the train waiting to start the ride to see a young couple that goes to our church. They were celebrating their anniversary. This was the Fosters. The folks setting in the seat behind us were from Hillsboro. It is always great to meet folks from our area

when on a trip. These folks are George Charlie and Rooks Jill. Ole It is time to stay home Fisherman and get the garden put to bed for the winter. We have one last crop to harvest, the Brussels sprouts. They are the best we have ever raised. They need a frost to make them good. 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.

Adopt a senior citizen this holiday season Have you started thinking about Christmas yet? At Clermont Senior Services, we are already working on our Adopt-a-Senior holiday project. Each year we receive calls from individuals and organizations that want to help the elderly during the holidays by providing them with a gift or two. Some years there is an abundance of support; other years there is not. The economy is not so hot this year, but the hearts of our volunteers do not change. I sincerely expect this to be a good year for our seniors. In fact, we have already heard from more than 20 volunteers from last year that want to shop for the same senior this year. We match groups or individuals with specific requests from seniors who we know could use a little help. Our case managers know our seniors pretty well and usually suggest a couple of practical items as well as a small luxury or two, such as a box of candy or crossword puzzle books. For some of our customers, these few gifts are the only gifts they receive. Some of them are over-

whelmed by the generosity of our volunteers. Some laugh and some cry, but they all have big Linda smiles on Eppler their faces, Community and a warm spot in their Press hearts from Guest knowing that Columnist s o m e o n e cared. Every year there is also a need for personal care items such as house slippers, body lotion, razors and shaving cream. Towels and sheets are needed, too. Sometimes we run across a customer who has only one bath towel, and their sheets may be torn and stained. Bed and bath linens are too costly for them to replace, so the one or two they own may have to last for many years. Typically the requests are for small household items that most of us take for granted. I’d like to share with you a letter from one of last year’s recipients. “I want to thank all of you for the wonderful Christmas presents that you gave

to me. The can opener and radio were both much needed items. The can opener is one I can use easily. The portable radio could not have come at a better time. I was able to have my Christmas music in every room. The Avon products are great. They are not only good for the skin, but the soul as well. I just can’t help but wonder if

Clermont Senior Services might have angels working for them. “There is no way I could ever express my gratitude to you.” Most people find that doing something for others is especially rewarding during the holidays. Traditionally, a lot of the focus is on children, but our volunteers

seem to love helping our seniors just as much. If you or your group has an interest in helping a senior citizen with a holiday gift, please call Sharon Brumagem, coordinator of Volunteer Services, at 7241255. I guarantee that you will brighten your own holiday as well.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE 1626 AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENS ES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF BETHEL DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009 (General Fund $20050 Decrease; Special Revenue Funds $21525 Increase; Debt Service Funds $100 Increase; Enterprise Funds $31000 Increase; Trust Funds $33500 Decrease; Overall $925 Decrease), adopted 10/13/2009 by the Bethel Village Council. Complete details of the legislation are available upon request at the Municipal Fiscal Office, 120 N. Main St., Bethel, Ohio 45106. Mayor John Swarthout Fiscal Officer Angel Burton 1001511485 LEGAL NOTICE 125 Storage 1958 Ohio Pike Amelia, OH 45102 1. MARIA AUGUST D123 2817 CHESTNUT LANE #10 NEW RICHMOND, OHIO 45157 2. MICHAEL BYRD H293 136 BROAD STREET PO BOX 484 LUCASVILLE, OHIO 45648 3. AMY DEROSE I339 3119 MADEDONIA ROAD BETHEL, OHIO 45106 4. JEFF FULTZ E153 329 SOUTH STREET # 5 BETHEL, OHIO 45106 5. SARAH JOHNSON O524 4372 EASTWOOD DRIVE #1301 BATAVIA, OHIO 45103 6. PEGGY MEADORS G 2 2 2 / 2 4 1 & Q627/601 134 SOUTH UNION STREET #2 BETHEL, OHIO 45106 7. AMANDA PERRINE C89 2061 SR 125 #52 A M E L I A , O H I O 45102 8. BRADLEY SCHRAG F181/200 PO BOX 656 2300 SR 125 AMELIA ,OHIO 45102 9. CHRIS SHANABROOK C88 47 DEER CREEK DRIVE AMELIA, OHIO 45102 10. ERIC SPARROW P543 2061 SR 125 #59 AMELIA, OHIO 45102 11. AMANDA TURNER J379 & VR637 3058 EDEN ROAD GEORGE TOWN, OHIO 45121 12, BARBARA WEEKS Q 6 0 5 14 MONTGOMERY WAY #2 AMELIA, OHIO 45102 1001513825

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gering Bethel, Oct. 13. Kathleen S Haustetter, 48, 1718 Ohio 133, Bethel, animals running at large, Bethel, Oct. 17. Kimberly Brown, 38, 450 North Main Street, Bethel, assault at 2730 Ohio 222 Lot 1, Bethel, Oct. 18. Lee Young, 49, 404 South Union

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POLICE REPORTS Street, Bethel, violate protection order or consent agreement at 3476 Sodom Road, Bethel, Oct. 19.

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IN THE COURTS BAC Home Loans Servicing LP fka Countrywide Home Loans vs. Christine M. Acierni and Michael B. Ware, foreclosure Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association vs. Michael D. Bricker, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Michael E. Jackson, et al., foreclosure HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. vs. Mark O. Engle, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Robert A. Veite, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Ronald L. Sanders II, et al., foreclosure Westfield National Insurance Company vs. Michael A. Gilbert and Martha Gilbert, other civil Ruth D. Hafer and Howard E. Hafer vs. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company, other civil Asset Acceptance LLC vs. Donna S. Holtzleiter, other civil State of Ohio Ex Rel Barbara Hartman and State of Ohio Ex Rel John Does vs. Christopher B. Knoop, et al., other civil Advantage Assets II Inc. vs. Eleanor M. Donisi, other civil State of Ohio Department of Taxation vs. John L. Flottman, other civil Sandra Cunningham and Paul Cunningham vs. Michael Matteson, other tort Leigh A. Switzer vs. Kristina S. Lascola, et al., other tort Wendell E. Hargis vs. Loveland Group LTD Huma Care and Marsha P. Ryan, worker’s compensation Henry E. Lester vs. Clermont County Commissioners, et al., worker’s compensation Robaline Brinkman vs. Marsha Ryan Administrator and Ford Motor Co., worker’s compensation HSBC Bank USA NA vs. Majeda Dabdoub, et al., foreclosure Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association vs. Michael D. Bricker, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Mitchell J. Belinsky, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Brandi L. Buchanan and Sheldon R. Turner, foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Elaine C. Hussman and Electronic Registration Systems Inc., foreclosure HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. vs. Joshua M. Vining, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Jean Paul Berlund, et al., foreclosure Deutsche Bank National Trust Company vs. Elisha K. Miley, et al., foreclosure Third Federal Savings and Loan Association vs. Darrell T. McKenzie, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Travis R. Midgley and Tina M. Midgley, foreclosure Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation vs. Dhruv Gupta, et al., foreclosure Beneficial Ohio Inc. vs. Holly Fordyce, et al., foreclosure

Divorce

Sarah Howard vs. Joseph Howard Maja M. Wright vs. Gregory K. Wright Jason Terwell vs. Dana Terwell Richard L. Ciambro vs. Cathy Chase Suzanne P. Smith vs. Craig W. Smith Eric J. Petrotte vs. Candice Petrotte

Samantha Thompson vs. Donald William Thompson Kimberley A. Gustafson vs. Terrance D. Gustafson Jr. Martha A. Borchers vs. Errol A. Borchers Michele Deutsche vs. Gregory S. Deutsche Robin Hill vs. Ronald L. Hill Donald Miller vs. Judy Ann Miller

Dissolution

Sheri Bishop Duncan vs. David J. Duncan Bryant Lee Stuart vs. Jane Shepherd Stuart Leslie Allyn Hayes vs. Joshua David Hayes Adam Iker vs. Angela Iker Charles S. Hayden II vs. Angela L. Hayden Deborah A. Dattilo vs. Gregory R. Dattilo Sandra K. Parr vs. Perry T. Parr Nicky Hicks vs. Jeffrey S. Hicks Amy Michelle Ragle vs. Shawn Allen Ragle Linda Wylie vs. Daniel Wylie David L. Hill vs. Tricia K. Hill Kristina Spence vs. James Spence

Indictments

The following people have been indicted by the Clermont County grand jury to the Court of Common Pleas. This means members of the grand jury decided enough evidence has been collected to warrant filing charges. Jamie Lynn Haney, 32, 130 Moore St., Williamsburg, burglary, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Keith E. Fields, 23, 1756 Crown Crossing Apt. 12, Batavia, periodic verification of current address, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Trisha A. Schneider, 24, 2047 Cedarville Road, Goshen, receiving stolen property, forgery, theft from elderly person, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Teresa L. Worley, 53, 2047 Cedarville Road, Goshen, receiving stolen property, forgery, theft from elderly person, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. George H. Sharp, 40, 5831 Deerfield Road, Loveland, aggravated possession of drugs, Goshen Police. Steven Arthur Orick, 24, 1945 Harvey Road, New Richmond, aggravated possession of drugs, Pierce Township Police. Joshua Bruce Wilson, 29, 5614 Beechgrove Drive, Milford, breaking and entering, theft, Pierce Township Police. Bradley James Myers, 22, breaking and entering, theft, Pierce Township Police. Terrance A. Hughes, 64, 3129 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, grand theft of a motor vehicle, Union Township Police Department. Leroy Parks Jr., 45, 3097 McHenry Ave., Cincinnati, non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Robin Edward Garrett, 49, 3722 Cherokee Place, Marietta, Ga., non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforce-

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ment. Dustyn Lee Pence, 41, 18 E. Third St., Aragon, Ga., non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Richard H. Bridewell, 43, 8 Frances Drive, Cold Spring, Ky., non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Ricky Wayne Nash, 30, 6002 Eleanor St., Cincinnati, non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Steven Wesley Jones, 42, 414 N. Water St., Georgetown, non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Derik Young Demangone, 29, domestic violence, Williamsburg Village Police. Benjamin B. Smith, 30, 980 Gaskins Road, Amelia, burglary, theft, Pierce Township Police. John Richard Thomas, 50, 766 Kilgore Ave., Batavia, rape, corrupting another with drugs, Batavia Village Police. Timothy J. Resibois, 28, 1815 Ohio 321, Sardinia, receiving stolen property, forgery, Union Township Police Department. Nicholas J. Cooper, 19, 3893 Old Savannah Drive, Cincinnati, theft, Union Township Police Department. Debra A. Swindall, 48, 27 E. Fifth St., Franklin, grand theft, Union Township Police Department. Jenny L. Treftz, 26, 2110 St. Michael St., Cincinnati, burglary, grand theft, Union Township Police Department. Sean C. Schricten, 32, 2110 St. Michael St., Cincinnati, burglary, grand theft, receiving stolen property, Union Township Police Department. Shantay D. Howard, 22, 4737 Este Ave., Cincinnati, robbery, Union Township Police Department. Sherri L. Ross, 28, 1867 Kirbett Road, Goshen, theft, The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Amy L. Singh, 39, 969 Ohio 28 Lot 87, Milford, theft, tampering with evidence, The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Brett A. Noonan, 23, at large, notice of change of address, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. James T. Johnson, 39, 5674 Cypress Way Drive, Milford, breaking and entering, Miami Township Police.

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Maryanne McCracken, 34, 18 Meadow Drive, Milford, burglary, Miami Township Police. Anna M. Marck, 26, 324 Washington St. #4, New Richmond, obstructing justice, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Robin L. Webber, 45, 2205 Berry Road, Amelia, aggravated possession of drugs, possession of cocaine, Narcotics Unit. Cody T. Jordan, 19, 25 Sandpiper Court, Amelia, aggravated possession of drugs, Narcotics Unit. Barbie Jo Kassow, 27, aggravated robbery, felonious assault, Goshen Police. David S. Lee, 19, aggravated robbery, Goshen Police. Albert J. Schober, 19, aggravated robbery, felonious assault, Goshen Police. Nicholas J. Goehr, 18, 3806 Hyde Park Ave., Cincinnati, burglary, breaking and entering, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Christian M. Walls, 18, 3273 Ohio 756, Felicity, burglary, breaking and entering, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office.

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Village of Woodcreek Condominium Owner’s Association vs. Kelly L. Diedenhofer, et al., foreclosure Household Realty Corp. vs. Timothy Zugg, et al., foreclosure HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. vs. Gregory L. Gessendorf, et al., foreclosure HSBC Bank USA NA vs. Janet M. Heltman, et al., foreclosure Chase Home Finance LLC vs. Scott Applegate, et al., foreclosure Citibank NA vs. Frank C. Eickenhorst, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Stefan T. Kraus and Countrywide Home Loans Inc., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Andrew Whaley, foreclosure Huntington National Bank vs. James F. Runyan, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Anita Collins, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Robert K. Merritt, et al., foreclosure Sunrise Manor and Convalescent Center Inc. vs. Juanita M. Suda, et al., foreclosure Sunrise Manor and Convalescent Center Inc. vs. Celia Davidson, et al., foreclosure JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Jay E. Stockford, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Susan R. Little and Clermont County Treasurer’s Office, foreclosure Bank of New York vs. Bryan Theaderman, et al., foreclosure Hobart Wayne Keck vs. Clermont County Sheriff’s Department, administrative appeal Capital One NA vs. Brian K. Michalec and Connie Michalec, other civil Beneficial Ohio Inc. vs. Donald L. Lykins and Tammie S. Lykins, other civil Jeffrey A. Combs vs. Carmella F. Maines and Allstate Fire Casualty Insurance Company, other civil American Express Bank FSB vs. Terry Sershion and Jennifer Sershion, other civil HSBC Mortgage Corp. USA vs. Barbara P. Merke, et al., other civil Arnold Estates Development LLC vs. JAC Construction LLC, et al., other civil Citibank South Dakota NA vs. Catherine Lynn Chaney, other civil SLM Financial Corp. vs. Mary Okafor, other civil FIA Card Services NA vs. Bob F. Yenke Jr., other civil Symmetric Acquisitions LLC vs. John G. Praschak, other civil Symmetric Acquisitions LLC vs. Robin Haboush, other civil Midland Funding LLC vs. Pam Watson, other civil Regency Centers LP vs. Ink Stop Inc., other civil Robert P. Goodwin vs. Parker Marketing Research LLC, other civil

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October 29, 2009

Foundation hosts Monsters Ball The Yellow Ribbon Foundation is hosting a holiday charity event for Staff Sgt. Matt Maupin. The Monsters Ball will include a concert and wrestling event. Music by Right Turn Clyde kicks off an hour before bell time and during intermission with trick or treating with the stars of wrestling. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with bell time at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The event features eight monster matches with bigname stars. WWE’s Rosey (Super Hero in Training), Sean Casey, WWE’s first female (Hard Core) Champion, Bobcat, and former WWE and ECW hardcore champion, Al Snow. Also, federation guests

Shockwave Impact Wrestling, S.I.W. Champion Dameon Daniels, Lightning Tim Lutz and Orlando Savage, the undefeated Black Dragon, S.I.W. women’s champion Lil’ Naughty!, D.W.A stars Brian Beech, Princeton Travis, Evan “The Frontman” Da Malice, and Trice, The Million Dollar Marvel! The event will take place at the Riverstar Sports and Entertainment Complex, home of “Stompers” ProWrestling School. It is off Kellogg Avenue, right next to Coney Island at the same Interstate 275 exit. Monsters Ball is a family Halloween event. All kids in costume get in for half price and kids dressed in costume or as their favorite wrestler

could win a special prize. During intermission, all kids will have the chance to trick or treat with the wrestling superstars. Tickets are $12, $10 in advance; $15, $12 at the door. Kids in costume get in for 50 percent off. VIP seating ringside is $20 with a seven-seat VIP table $100. Buy tickets online or at The Yellow Ribbon Foundation in honor of Staff Sgt. Matt Maupin at Eastgate Shopping Center or downtown Cincinnati at 44 East Court Street – King’s Court Master Barber & Shoe Shine Service. Call Riverstar Sports Entertainment Complex at 624-0020 or Tony Baritone at 578-2263 or visit www. riverstarcincy.com.

Don’t let Halloween turn horrific Halloween is a muchloved fall tradition that is enjoyed by people of all ages. But irresponsible celebrating can quickly spoil all of the fun. That is why Clermont County Safe Communities is reminding everyone that Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving. “With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, we want to remind revelers to be responsible by not taking the party to the roadways, putting themselves, trick-ortreaters and other motorists at risk,” said Chief Mike Freeman of the Owensville Police Department. Halloween is a particularly deadly night due to drunk drivers. According to the Nation-

al Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2008, 58 percent of all highway fatalities across the nation on Halloween night (6 p.m. Oct. 31 to 5:59 a.m. Nov. 1) involved a driver or a motorcycle rider with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher, which is illegal in every state. “One foolish decision can turn a fun Halloween into a real-life horror story,” said Martha Enriquez of Clermont County Safe Communities. “There are simple precautions partygoers can take such as designating a sober driver in advance or taking a taxi,” she said. Chief Freeman also recommends these simple tips:

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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

134 S. Union St., Spring Valley Bank Inc. to James Tierney, 0.2460 acre, $325,000.

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312 Light Street, Tracey Paynter, et al. to Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., as trustee, $46,667.

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Be someone’s Santa this year Every time he changes his bed, he washes the same raggedy sheets and then puts them back on the bed. This member of our community needs his money to purchase life-saving medicine. New sheets and a warm blanket will have to wait. This is the true story of an elderly man who lives in Clermont County; sadly, his story is not unique. In every community, there are many who are living on a fixed income that has senior citizens deciding whether to purchase food, warm clothes, or medicine; they can afford one but not all three. Can you adopt a senior this holiday season? Clermont Senior Services is looking for individuals, families, civic groups, churches, and businesses willing to donate items to make the holidays a little brighter for hundreds of needy older members of our

Those interested in the Adopt-a-Senior program will be matched with a senior. community. “Because they are on a limited income, the seniors have a hard time purchasing items many of us take for granted, like dish cloths, soap, and laundry detergent,” said Adopt-a-Senior coordinator Sharon Brumagem. “It breaks your heart to see how little some of these men and women ask for.” Those interested in the Adopt-a-Senior program will be matched with a senior that has filled out a wish list of items he or she needs. Donors can purchase one or more items on the list, whatever fits their budget. The items can be wrapped with the first name of the senior and his/her identification number;

donors then drop-off the packages to Clermont Senior Services offices, located at 2085A James Sauls Sr. Drive in Batavia. Volunteers will deliver the gifts before Christmas. Brumagem said that in addition to the holiday program, items are needed in the gift pantry all year long. “Sheets, pillows, blankets, laundry detergent, bleach, dryer sheets, kitchen towels, pull-on sweat pants, socks, underwear, supplemental drinks (like Boost), and gift cards to supermarkets are always needed,” she said. “Each year, 400 seniors in this community are helped through this adoption/donation program and the seniors are so thankful,” said Brumagem. For details on adopting a senior or donating to the gift pantry, e-mail Sharon Brumagem at sbrumagem@ clermontseniors.com or call 536-4060.

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