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A 130-acre site, formerly used for water treatment plant in Bethel, won’t become a Clermont County park. Bethel Village Council decided against selling the property to the Clermont County Park District because the deal would require the village to maintain the property for at least five years after the sale and to cover the 25-percent matching cost of the grant used to purchase the property. “The county park district does not have the funds to cover the match on the grant,” said village Administrator Travis Dotson. “They have asked us to cover the matching funds, which would reduce by 25 percent the amount we would receive for the property. In addition the park district cannot afford to maintain the property and have asked us to maintain the property for a minimum of five
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years after the sale,” he said. Park District Director Chris Clingman said he had not yet submitted an application for the Clean Ohio Conservation Grant, which the district was planning to use to purchase the property. The property was appraised at about $660,000 at the end of last year. “The way the grant works is there was a 25-percent local match that we were required to pay and what we were asking the village to do was to donate 25 percent of the value of the property, not necessarily in cash, but they would sell it to us at 25-percent less than the appraised value,” Clingman said. “The way we’re looking at it is our current budget would not allow us to be able to develop the property so we were just going to land bank it and hang on to it. However, the sides of the reservoir require periodic mowing and so for the future development of the park, there needed to be some kind of maintenance.”
Village council member James Dick said entering into an agreement with the park district would not be the best move for the village at this time. “Even if we would have accepted the deal, we would have basically given away some portion of the property with no return on the investment and five years down the road, it would probably look just like it does today,” he said. If the village chose to sell the property to the park district, the profit received would go in the water fund and would not necessarily be available to help put the negatively balanced general fund back in the black. “The money from the sale would in large part belongs to the water fund,” Dotson said. “However, the village could have the option of going to court to request authorization to make a transfer into our general fund.” Both Dotson and Dick said though this sale was not complet-
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ed, the village will continue to maintain the property and consider any purchase offers. “There’s a possibility that we may try to sell it, but we’re looking for the best use of the property more than we are looking at getting a specific dollar amount since we might not even be able to use the profit for the general fund,” Dick said. The park district will continue to explore alternate avenues to pay for the water works property, Clingman said. “We’re disappointed, but at the same time we realize we were asking a lot of the village,” he said. “I just think it’s a nice property that when you study the history of Bethel, you see the community took great pride in being able to develop their own water source. It would be really nice if that property could continue to serve the general public, not necessarily as a water source, but as a great park.”
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Veterans of all ages visited William Bick Primary School for the annual Veterans Day program Tuesday, Nov. 10. During the celebration, the second-grade students sang the “Armed Forces Medley” and “You’re a Grand ‘Ole Flag.” For more photos from Veterans Day events, see page B1. KELLIE GEIST/STAFF
Simpson honored
The Clermont County Mayor’s Association wanted to remember one of their own and invited the family of David Simpson to a recent meeting. The mayors honored Simpson’s service to the village of Bethel where he served as mayor until his sudden death. FULL STORY, A4 For the Postmaster
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The Clermont County commissioners are considering dipping into the county’s reserve funds to pay for certain budget requests and, possibly, to avoid furloughs. The county keeps a reserve balance equal to 25 percent of the annual operating budget, which will be about $47 million next year, said county Budget Director Sukie Scheetz. At that budget, the reserve balance would be about $11.7 million. “The intention of the reserve is to allow (the county) to operate on a daily basis without worrying about cash flow, but it also allows (the county) to have a balance to go to in an emergency type situation,” Scheetz said. The commissioners reviewed a rough draft of the 2010 budget and appropriations during a work
session Monday, Nov. 9. During this session, Budget Director Sukie Scheetz said it would cost about $457,700 of reserve money Croswell to make sure no one has to take more than 80 hours of furloughs and to fund certain budget requests that couldn’t be fit into the projected 2010 appropriations. If the commissioners use $457,700 of the reserves, the county would have a 24-percent reserve. As part of this budgetary draft, Scheetz said seven county offices would need to have 80 hours of furloughs for each non-bargaining unit employee or find another means of reducing personnel to meet their budget requirements.
Those offices are: County commissioners’ office, clerk of common pleas, juvenile/probate court (part-time magistrates,) prosecutor, public defender, recorder and sheriff. The other 10 offices were able to meet their 2010 requirement without furloughs. Scheetz said these furloughs would save a combined $330,000. The commissioners discussed taking that additional $330,000 out of the reserves rather than have employees take furloughs. That would bring the fund balance down to a little more than 23 percent. “Twenty-five percent to 23 percent is not a major impact to that balance,” Scheetz said. The board also discussed having the affected employees take 40 hours of furloughs instead of 80 hours or waiting until the 2011 tax budget is ready to see if furloughs are necessary.
“I think most people would rather wait until June 30 (when the tax budget will be ready) in hopes that there would be no furloughs than have people take furloughs that, in the end, weren’t necessary,” said Commissioner Scott Croswell. Croswell also expressed concerns about providing funding to some departments to avoid furloughs while other departments made the necessary cuts so their employees would need to take furloughs. No decisions on the budget have been made. The commissioners are planning to have a more firm idea of what they want to do after their work session Monday, Nov. 16. The plan will be presented to the other elected officials during a luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 18, and could be on the agenda for approval Monday, Nov. 23.
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YWCA holds annual luncheon fundraiser Almost 250 women of all ages, and even a few men, came together to help support the YWCA-Eastern Area during the annual Circle of Women Luncheon Nov. 5 at Norlyn Manor in Batavia. Kathy Beechem, YWCA-Eastern Area board chair, said this year’s fundraiser was the best attended thus far. During the welcome, Beechem told the audience their participation in the luncheon and donations to the YWCA help meet the needs of women, children and families in Clermont, Brown and Adams counties. Following lunch, Channel 12’s Cammy
Dierking gave a motivational keynote speech about taking care of yourself and finding balance in your life. Emily Cadwallader, a senior at Williamsburg High School and a team leader for the school’s anti-bullying program, also spoke. The leadership sponsors for the luncheon included Francie Garber Pepper, Guardian Savings Bank, Eastern Hills Rod and Gun Club, Harmony Garden, Priscilla O’Donnell, KOI Auto Parts, Lykins Oil, UC Clermont College, Norlyn Manor, The Midland Company and Old Boston Music Revival.
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Patty Richards, left, Nancy Bradley, center, and Candace Koch do a little socializing before lunch at the YWCA Circle of Women fundraiser lunch Nov. 5.
The money raised at the Circle of Women luncheon directly benefits those served by the Greater Cincinnati YWCA. The YWCA office in Batavia serves people in Clermont, Brown and Adams counties.
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About 250 people attended the YWCA fundraiser, which was held at Norlyn Manor Nov. 5, including Fran Eckerson, left, and Roberta Tureen.
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YWCA Eastern Area Board Chair Kathy Beechem, front, and Yvette Johnson-Hegge check out the door prizes at the YWCA Circle of Women luncheon.
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Can you identify anyone in this photo? If so the Bethel Historical Society members would like to know. Call Frank Manning at 734-2686. Also any information about why the picture was taken, who is in it or other facts would be helpful. The Bethel Historical Society meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month in the Grant Memorial Building. The Museum is open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. the first Saturday of every month or by appointment.
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The Simpson family gathered at the mayor’s association meeting in New Richmond to receive a plaque dedicated to the late Dave Simpson, former Bethel mayor. From left in front are Payton Simpson, Jadyn Simpson, and Trenton Fitzharris. Back row; Tim Fitzharris, Shanna Fitzharris, Sherry Simpson, Abbi Seibert, Leah Giddens and Jason Simpson.
Right – The wife and children of the late Dave Simpson receive a plaque dedicated to his memory and his service to Bethel as mayor. From left are his wife Sherry Simpson, daughter Shanna Fitzharris, son Jason Simpson, and Batavia Mayor John Thebout.
The Clermont County Mayor’s Association wanted to remember one of their own and invited the family of David Simpson to a recent meeting. They mayors honored Simpson’s service to the village of Bethel where he served as mayor until his sudden death. The presentation was made by Batavia Mayor John Thebout.
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Felicity FFA students learn using tractor By Kellie Geist
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When Felicity-Franklin High School agricultural education program students tend their tobacco crops, they do it with their own tractor. But this tractor was not purchased with local money, it was bought with state funds provided specifically for career and technical programs. The agricultural education program and Future Farmers of America (the student organization of the agricultural education program) receive about $35,000 in state funding each year. In June 2008, they spent a chunk of that money on the new tractor. “That money is from a supplemental fund for vocational education, it cannot be spent on teacher’s salary. It was not our money and the new tractor was something that the program obviously needed,” said Principal Guy Hopkins. While the money cannot be spent on a teacher’s base salary, it can be used to pay for the hours spent working with students after school or during the summer. Hopkins said the school traded in the old tractor for the new one
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The Felicity-Franklin FFA tractor has a variety of uses. It can be seen around the village throughout the week as FFA members Dylan Farris, pictured, and Sally Wheelertake water the plants in town. and paid for the rest of the vehicle with the state funds. Those vocational funds also can be spent on things like extended programming that the students earn graduation credit for, curriculum development, student assessment costs, instruction resources and supplies, and career and technical student organizations.
This year, part of the state money was spent on five new computers, a visual presenter and smart board for the agricultural education classroom as well as travel costs to send the students to the national FFA conference, said Holly Jennings, agricultural education teacher and FFA chapter adviser.
Jennings said the tractor was purchased before she started teaching agricultural education, but it has been a benefit to the students, school and community. She said the students use it to learn about tractor operation and safety, tend to the tobacco crop in the learning laboratory and perform community services, like
watering the garden club’s flower pots. “It’s definitely a benefit for the students,” Jennings said. Hopkins said about a third of the students in the high school are in some way involved with either the agricultural education class or the FFA. “With the community we have, in terms of farming and livestock, those programs are, without a doubt, the most active in the building,” Hopkins said.
HONOR ROLLS Felicity-Franklin Middle School
The following students have earned honors for the first quarter of 2009-20010.
Fifth Grade
Rebeca Appelmann, Samantha Arthur, Hannah Auxier, Alex Baird, Alyssa Baker, Colt Baker, Haley Belt, Ethan Binion, Colton Brandenburg, Ethan Brown, Kenny Carman, Kailey Carrington, Brady Carrington, Jacob Clift, Logan Cumby, Justin Devercelly, Bradley Elkins, Samuel Freeze, Patsy Gibson, Cody Green, Michaela Haddix, Addam Hobbs, Jessica Hoobler, Kaylee Hughes, Amy Jarman, Jacob Kunkel, Jeffrey Lanham, Joey Liming, Dakota Lung, Adrainann Martin, Austin Martin, Justin Mounce, Nicole Owings, Emily Shinkle, Kimmy Smith, Jack Spivey, Mya Stoll, Brenna Stutz, Brittney Stutz, Savannah Swader, Selena Wagner, Emily Woodall and Jamaica Young.
Sixth Grade
Taylor Ackerman, Taylor Bee, Austin Bolt, Jeffrey Botts, Cheyanne Brock, Sean Brock, Carly Bruan, Dustin Carr, Bryana Cerrito, Kelsey Clift, Tyler Conger, Matthew Cornelison, Cara Cumby, Paige Cummins, Amanda Davenport, Haili Donley, Collin Dunaway, Candace Gaghan, Blake Haas, Logan Hartley, Roger Helton, Staci Hively, Keslie Hopper, Taylor Howerton, Nicole Hunter, Jessie Lawson, Justin Lee, Clinton Liming, Richard Lindsey Kyle Louderback, Ethan McMellan, Ashley Moore, Austin Paskow, Dylan Pemberton, Nolan Preece, Matthew Raines, Tegan Schwettman, Cory Shelton, Amber Sieg, Morgan Smith, Sierra Smith, Savannah Sowers, Sasha Spurlock, Joseph Sweet, Gage Taggart, Travis Waters, Caitlyn Wilburn, Austin Woodruff, Aaron Young and Josh Zuleger.
Seventh Grade
Amber Arthur, Anna Atkins, Rebecca Baker, Destiney Belt, Seaira Blake, Daniel Broadwell, Amanda Carnahan, Jacob Carnahan, Chelsea Carrington, Kaitlyn Clark, Matthew Clephane, Marissa Cochran, Gabby Cook, Reece Cramer, Joe Davidenko, Jacob Dreiling, Bethany Elkins, Matthew Eubanks, Tyler Gault, Shelly Gibson, Maggie Green, Ashley Hall, Mikayla Hamilton, Emily Harcourt, Seth Hasler, Austin Henderson, Chloe Henderson, Dalton Henderson, Mary Grace Hetterick, Brooke Howerton, Britany Howes, Allison Irvin, Ridge Ivey, McKayla Jacobs, Paige Kessen, Katie Leggett, Austin May, Kirstyn McMullen, Caitlin Obermeyer, Kelsey O’Neal, Ivy Orme Sullivan, Bethany Perkins, Courtney Riggs, Alex Sharp, Katie Smith, Haley Sturgill, Cheyenne Trammell, Jordan Utter, Chantel Walls, Leticia Webb, Matthew White, Courtny Windsor and Sandy Woodmansee.
Eighth Grade
Robert Appelmann, Kelsey Arkenau, Racheal Armacost, April Badgley, Logan Brown, Marshall Burchett, Alexis Christensen, Heather Collins, Brooke Corbin, Ashley Davenport, Danille Davis, Alexis Faubion, Branson Franklin, Makala Jones, Lexi Kattine, Daniel Kidder, Brendan Mahaffey, Jesse Miles, Amber Ott, Christina Paskow, Andrew Perkins, Casey Phillips, Antonia Rodriguez, Daniel Rothwell, Jodi Seale,
Terra Shouse, Serena Spaulding, Jared Tackett, Matthew Waltz and Kimberly Wilson.
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The following students have earned honors for the first quarter of 2009-20010.
Principal’s List 4.0 GPA
Lacey Barr, Lauren Barr, Matthew Brown, Molly Bruns, Laura Buckler, Jacob Bunch, Stephanie Chaney, Randall Cloum, Sarah Eubanks, Nicole Fannin, Ashley Gast, Brian Gelter, Amanda Gettes, Morgan Gill, Chase Gleason, Anthony Goodrich, Sean Hennies, Brooke Hensley, Katie Higgs, Brooke Hollifield, Jennifer Hoskins, Nikki Houlihan, Shane Housh, Katie Kilgore, Cory King, Katie Kroeger, Whitney Lefker, Jacob McKinney, Nick Moore, Sarah Morrow, Liz Osborne, Tiffany Payton, Chelsea Pennington, Kevin Poe, Courtney Pringle, Jessie Rust, Dennis Sandker, Samantha Scott, Krista Sells, Kayla Shook, Christopher Shouse, Emily Swisher, Jessica Thacker, Libby Tremper and Jon Wilson.
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Pamala Adams, Jeremy Allphin, Kaitlyn Alsept, Anita Appelmann, Garrett Baker, Marcus Barber, Christopher Barrett, T.J. Battle, Kimberly Benjamin, Lindsey Bicknell, Corey Bishop, Leroy Blevins, Nick Bowling, David Bowman, William Boys, Brandon Branson, Toni Broerman, Sarah Brunk, Thomas Brunton, Kelsey Carter, Trisha Casnellie, Chad Clark, Josh Closser, Andrew Collopy, Megan Colwell, Samantha Cox, Dustin Coyne, Michael Crowe, Kristeena Cruey, Kayla Cummins, Samantha Cundiff, Cory Dabbs, Samantha Davis, Stephanie Day, Tim DeJarnett, Dylan Dingus, Crystal Dodson, Jessica Dodson, Brady Dufau, Billy Earls, Taylor Eckart, Bridgette Ellis, Nathan Emmich, Steven Erbe, Stacy Faddis, Mercedes Featherkile, Marilee Fehr, Sarah Fiscus, Jaimie Flarida, Jessica Foley, Alex Forsee, Sarah Foster, Jenay Frederick, Cody Fuhrman, Mitch Giar, Colton Griffin, Ronald Healey, Tyler Herman, Keith Herrin, Tyler Hess, Megan Hicks, Travis Hull, Michael Humedan, Nathan Humfleet, Madisen Hutchinson, Ashley Iker, Jacob Jackson, Courtney Jenkins, Melanie Jenkins, Cheyenne Lasley, Christina Lasley, Jerrid Lee, Josh Lemar, Adrian Lilly, Daniel Lindsey, Taylor Malott, Amber Manning, Isaac Martin, James Martin, Brittany Mason, Ricky Mattingly, Robbie McAfee, Maxwell McBride, Angela McNamara, Jessica Meadors, Jared Miller, Amber Mineer, Cody Morehouse, Caleb Morgan, Kristen Morgan, Dawn Morris, Hannah Mullins, Tanna Murphy, Zach Neal, Matthew O’Brien, Jared Pack, Nick Padgett, Blake Payne, Lauren Petalver, Keith Piast, Ciara Raper, Crystal Rayburn, Arisa Ritchie, Casey Rockholt, Geoff Rutherford, Tim Salley, Michael Seng, Julie Sexton, Lindsey Shelton, Brad Shinkle, Jordan Shouse, Elsie Silman, Michael Skaggs, Paul Skinner, Dillon Smith, Raven Smith, Kurtis Stevens, Ashley Strunk, Kristen Sweet, Shelby Taulbee, Josh Vanderpool, Zach Vinson, Tiffany Virgin, Ashley Walker, Matthew Warren, Heather Weaver, Jerod Weber, Lea Wedmore, Jacob White, Sohn White, David Whittaker, Cody Wiedemann, Cory Wilhoit, Michael Wilhoit, Kimberly Workman and Eli Wright.
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The Felicity-Franklin FFA’s Rural Soil Team attended State Soil Judging in Wilmington Oct. 4. The event allowed FFA members to judge different types of soils the students had never seen. Members who attended the event were, from left, Sam Manning, Tracey Wheeler, Alex Baker, James Beach and Sally Wheeler.
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Jonathan C. Guseman has been awarded the 2009 AMS 21st Century Campaign Scholarship. Guseman, the son of Greg and Lynn Guseman of Bethel, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in meteorology at Valparaiso University.
Dean’s list
Several students were named to the 2009 summer quarter dean’s list at the University of Cincinnati. They are: Bethel: Megan Baker, Kari Brooks, Esther Childs, Shannon Earls, Christopher Glynn, Krista Gross, Beth Hall, Robyn Henderson, Rhonda Kelly, Andrew King, Jackie Lee, Jamie Martin, Shannon Neal, Jeff Nicholas, Amparo Phillips. Felicity: Kelly Adam, Melissa Owens, Chad Ruttencutter. Capital University spring semester – Charles M. Marino
University of Cincinnati summer quarter – Kelly Adam, Megan Baker, Thomas Braswell, Kari Brooks, Esther Childs, Michael Cook, Nicholas Duncanson, Shannon Earls, Christopher Glynn, Krista Gross, Beth Hall, Patrick Hanselman, Robyn Henderson, Rhonda Kelly, Andrew King, Jackie Lee, Jamie Martin, Charles Mays, Shannon Neal, Jeff Nicholas, Melissa Owens, Amparo Phillips and Chad Ruttencutter.
Passion for Fashion scholarship
The Art Institutes schools, including The Art Institute of Ohio, are looking for high school seniors interested in the fashion industry to enter The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion competition. One grand prize winner in each of the two categories (fashion design and fashion marketing & merchandising and retail management) will earn a full tuition scholarship to study at a participating Art Institutes school.
To be eligible to enter, a student must be scheduled to graduate in 2010. Each grand prize winner, in partnership with Seventeen Magazine, also receives a trip to New York to attend a Fashion Week show, a “meet and greet” at the magazine’s offices, lunch with a Seventeen Magazine Style Pro and receives a $500 shopping spree. Deadline to submit entries is Nov. 20. For complete rules and entry requirements, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/competitions/passion-for-fashion.aspx or contact Wendy Raymond Hacker at whacker@aii.edu or 8332430.
Graduates
University of Cincinnati – Brian Church, Jeremiah Cronk, Krista Gross, Amy Lanham, Jonathan Massmann, Jennifer Moran, Aaron Warren and Steve Wilcox.
Miscellaneous
Indiana University Founders Scholar – Elizabeth Anne Fittro
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Bethel-Tate golf finishes banner year By Mark Chalifoux
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The Bethel High School boys’ golf team had one of its best seasons in program history in 2009 as the Tigers qualified for the district tournament and senior Travis Tolin was the medalist at the sectional tournament. Head coach Harold Messer said it could be the first time the program had a medalist at the sectional tournament and the appearance in the district tournament was the program’s first since 1990. “The boys were very pleased, it’s quite an accomplishment,” Messer said. “We beat Indian Hill, McNick and some of the other teams that are used to qualifying.” Messer said he knew Tolin could compete for the top spot at the sectional tournament, even if he didn’t expect him to be the overall medalist. “I knew he was a competitive kid and I knew if he got going he could grind it
out and keep his concentration, which isn’t the easiest thing to do,” Messer said. Tolin was one of five seniors on the team. The others were Tommy Galea, Zach Stiers, Mike Ziggas and Josh Ausman. Messer said that experience was key for the Tigers. “We had a lot of good players who competed among themselves, as well as against the course and other teams and it gives them a healthy environment to get better,” he said. “They played quite a bit in the summer and for some of them. It was their fourth time playing in the sectional tournament, and that experience really helped.” He said each of his top six players were the medalist in at least two matches this season. The team was 31-5 in head to head play. In addition to the seniors, junior Alex Dice and freshman Jason Adams were key players for Bethel-Tate. Adams was named the SBAAC’s player of the year in the Buckeye Division. Dice and Adams will be the
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Freshman Jason Adams was the player of the year in the SBAAC.
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Four of the seniors for the Bethel-Tate golf team are Travis Tolin, Zach Stiers, Tommy Galea and Josh Ausman. key players for next year. “We still have a couple of really good players coming back to provide that leadership but we’re going to have some inexperience on the team,” Messer said of 2010. “They will get more experienced and we can build on what we have and we should be competitive again next year.” Ultimately, high school golf, to Messer, is about the values it imparts on the players. “Golf is a game of a lifetime and teaches integrity and sportsmanship all the way,” he said. “I can’t say enough about the values about high school golf. There’s a lot of camaraderie involved.” Bethel-Tate has three players with a grade-point average of 3.5 or better and Messer thinks the team did a great job of living up the values in the game. “They all did a good job representing the school and the community and themselves,” he said.
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Bethel-Tate senior Zach Stiers watches his drive off the first tee at Sharon Woods Golf Course during the Division II Sectional Championships on Thursday, Oct. 1. Stiers shot an 89 during sectionals to help lift the Tigers to a third-place team finish.
Bethel-Tate senior Travis Tolin confidently strides down the fairway during his first-place performance at the 2009 Division II Sectional Championships at Sharon Woods Golf Course. Tolin shot a 76 while while winning a sectional title to lead the Tigers to a third-place team finish. Bethel posted a combined score of 337 strokes while finishing just behind second-place Taylor (336 strokes) at sectionals. The top four teams from sectionals advance to districts. Bethel travels to Weatherwax Golf Course for the Division II District Championships on Thursday, Oct. 8. The top two teams and top two individuals not on a qualifying team advance from districts to state.
McNick kicker breaks Huber’s record By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com
McNicholas High School senior kicker Tim Gormly has some privileged company when it comes to great Rockets kickers as the fouryear kicker broke two school records during his time at McNick. Gormly set the career field goal record (19) and the career scoring record (132). The records Gormly broke belonged to one of the top kickers the area has produced, Kevin Huber, who now plays for the Cincinnati Bengals. “It’s just pretty cool to say
I broke the record of a current pro football player,” Gormly said. “It was just satisfying, I worked pretty hard to make it as far as I did.” McNick head football coach Steve Klonne said Gormly, a four-year starter at kicker, has always had a good demeanor. “He was always very confident and even-keeled,” Klonne said. “Pressure didn’t bother him much and he was extremely consistent for us.” Klonne said it was a big deal for Gormly to break Huber’s record, as he called Huber “the measure of kickers in Cincinnati.”
Klonne described Gormly as a great team player with a strong work ethic and as a player who responded well to adversity. McNick’s punter was lost for the season in the first game of the year and Gormly stepped right in to assume the rest of the kicking duties for the Rockets, in addition to placekicking and kickoffs. “He just added to our team by being able to do everything,” Klonne said. “He’s a great kid. He gets good grades and he’s good in school and good on the field.” Gormly, who got into kicking after playing select
soccer in grade school, said he’s had several big highlights in his career, outside of breaking records. His sophomore year, he had to kick a game winning extra point in a comeback win against Badin. “My heart was going about 1,000 miles per hour but it was good and I turned and some of the coaches and players had run onto the field and picked me up,” he said. “To have something happen like that was pretty cool.” He also had to kick a game-winning extra point in overtime against Chaminade this season.
Gormly said he’s considering the possibility of playing football in college at a Division III school but that he hasn’t decided whether or not to continue playing. Gormly, who is also a second-baseman for the McNick baseball team, said football is his favorite sport and that his teammates’ faith in him made kicking easier. “With football I love that you’re around the same group of guys year-round and the bond is something you can’t describe,” he said. “And knowing my teammates had confidence in me made things easier.”
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Kicker Tim Gormly nails the extra point attempt after a McNicholas touchdown against Turpin.
BRIEFLY Lions lauded
College of Mount St. Joseph senior soccer defender Peter Cahall, a Bethel-Tate High School graduate, heads a group of three College of Mount St. Joseph Lions’ players that have been awarded All-HCAC honors. Cahall has been chosen First Team All-HCAC while sophomore
midfielder Tim Pope, an Elder High School graduate, and freshman forward Nick Siko have been selected Second Team All-HCAC.
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Former Bethel-Tate High School basketball players, cheerleaders and band members are invited to participate in the seventh annual alumni basketball game, Feb. 20, at
the Bethel-Tate High School gymnasium. Each participant is asked to make a $5 donation. Registration forms and more information will be available soon. Contact Sarah Stolz at sarah_stolz@hotmail.com, or Stephanie Shelander at sashelander@aol.com.
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Ohioans supported senior service levies Sixteen senior service levies were on the ballot in Ohio Nov. 3, and all 16 passed with overwhelming support. This would be an extraordinary accomplishment during the best of times, and it is doubly so during these difficult economic times. Ohio voters weren’t content to let these levies squeak by Nov. 3. Fourteen passed with voter support of more than 60 percent, and this was with 10 of the 16 requesting increases. Why such incredible support for senior service levies? Because Ohio voters know these levies, like the Clermont County senior services levy, support services that are needed to help older adults continue living at home with dig-
nity and independence. This includes services like Meals on Wheels, medical transportation, homemaking and personal care, adult day care, George senior centers and others. Brown many Ohioans know Community that without these Press Guest services thouColumnist sands of frail older adults would have to move to a nursing home, which would cost all of us a lot more in tax dollars for their care. But it is not just about the money. Ohioans care, and they
Designate a sober driver, buckle up On behalf of all the women and men of your local Ohio State Highway Patrol Post, I am glad to write this column and wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday season. This year we are pleased to be partnering with MADD, the Ohio Department of Public Safety, local law enforcement officers and so many great organizations focused on the safety of Ohioans. Through the years, we have accomplished a great deal in drawing attention to the dangerous crime of impaired driving. Thanks in large part to the commitment of the people and organizations that make up our community safety net, I am proud to say we continue to a make a difference by improving the quality of life for people, families and businesses in our area. As we look forward to the final weeks of this year and the upcoming holiday period, I urge motorists to use common sense and make conscientious decisions when it comes to traffic safety. We need each person’s help by actively influencing friends and family to make the safe, responsible decisions that save lives.
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CH@TROOM Is “Sesame Street” still relevant today, 40 years after its debut? What are your favorite memories of the show? “‘Sesame’was great for my kids and now my grandchildren are learning from and relating to it as well. I like the way this show uses music to enhance learning. I relate most to Oscar the Grouch.” G.G. “Ever since they bowed to political correctness and sent ‘Cookie Monster’ off into the twilight they lost me!” C.J.W. “‘Sesame Street’ is still relevant because teaching our youngest learners the basics of reading, math and good behavior never goes out of style. I love that the characters that kept me enter-
about their older neighbors. Lois knew something had to be done to ensure services would be available for future generations. When Lois told Bill Bogart, director of the Council on Aging at the time, she was going to try to get state legislation passed to allow a senior services levy to be placed on the ballot, Bill told Lois not to waste her energies because it would never happen. Lois was undaunted. She “rallied the senior troops” at the Ohio Governor’s Conference on Aging, gaining the support of Gov. James Rhodes to work with the legislature to get the legislation passed. As they say, the rest is history. Today, 70 of Ohio’s 88 counties have countywide senior services
levies. Collectively, these levies generate more than $135 million annually to support services for seniors. Lois passed away a few months ago just shy of her 92nd birthday, but her legacy lives on. Every time an Ohio citizen casts a vote for a senior services levy, that vote serves as a memorial to Lois for her many years of remarkable service on behalf of senior citizens. The Clermont County senior services levy will be on the ballot in 2010, probably in November. We look forward to the community’s support to pass this levy for the seventh time. George Brown is the executive director of Clermont Senior Services.
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Simple things like planning ahead to designate a driver if you choose to consume alcohol, and insisting that everyone in the vehicle is buckled up before you leave, can go a long way toward ensuring tragedies do not occur. The decisions you make have consequences, and my message to all motorists and visitors to our area this holiday season is to take responsibility for yourselves and others by setting a good example, ensuring that alcohol and driving don’t mix, and spreading the buckle up message. The state troopers and staff of your local Ohio State Highway Patrol post wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. As always, please remember to continue using 1-877-7-PATROL to report dangerous drivers, stranded motorists or to report impaired drivers. For more information about highway safety during the holidays, please visit our Web site www.statepatrol.ohio.gov. Lt. Randy L. McElfresh is the commander of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Batavia Post.
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want older family members and friends to continue enjoying the comforts of home. It is especially satisfying to recall that Clermont County led the way by passing the first countywide senior services levy in November 1982. Founded in 1969, Clermont Senior Services had been helping frail seniors throughout Clermont County for more than a decade with support from United Way, the county commissioners, and the Council on Aging. But as the agency’s founding director, Lois Brown Dale, looked to the future she could see the need would far out pace available dollars. Lois knew no one wants to pay more taxes, but she also knew Clermont’s citizens care
Next question Do you plan to participate in “Black Friday” shopping the day after Thanksgiving. Why or why not? If so, how early do you go? Every week The Bethel Journal asks readers a questions that they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to clermont@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. tained are still around to entertain my children. The addition of new characters has allowed it to stay current while maintaining the same, loving format we enjoyed years ago. I cried when Big Bird told us that Mr. Hooper had died. No kids show today would take on the tough topic of death or some of the other issues they've handled over the years.” J.H.
Capt. David Seth Mitchell, a Marine pilot from Loveland was recently buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Capt. Mitchell was killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan while serving his country. He was a graduate of Loveland High School and is the 10th military member from Clermont County to die in the global war on terrorism. As we observed Veterans Day last week we must recognize the sacrifices made by our military members and veterans. Veterans Day began as an observance to remember the young soldiers who lost their lives and the signing of the armistice of World War I. But in June 1954, Nov. 11 was designated as a day to honor every veteran of every war. Mothers, fathers, sons and daughters have answered the call of duty to help fellow citizens and to bring freedom to all mankind. To honor the families who have made great sacrifices, this past July, legislators enacted a law that designates August as “Ohio Mili-
tary Family Month.” We must all remember that America is now at war. I have written several columns in the past and called Danny Bubp upon our nation’s Community leaders to declare in Iraq Press Guest victory and immediately Columnist bring the troops home. The war in Iraq has been won and now the need is to focus on Afghanistan. Our commanding general in Afghanistan, General McChrystal, has requested of President Obama additional troops to win the war. Our civilian leaders in Washington must make a decision soon to either win the war or withdraw. There is no in-between. Our sacrifice has been great and our troops’ valor is remarkable, but they must have the support of our civilian leadership. Congratulations to extended to
We must all remember that America is now at war. I have written several columns in the past and called upon our nation’s leaders to declare victory in Iraq and immediately bring the troops home. Jeff Lykins, Steve Wharton, Archie Wilson and Gene Hehenmann, the 2008 recipients of the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce Pacesetter Awards. All of these individuals are making a difference by their commitment to our communities, and I applaud them for their service. If you have any thoughts or concerns, or questions, please feel free to contact my office at (614) 644-6034 or write to me at Representative Danny Bubp, 77 S. High Street, 10th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215. You may also e-mail me at District88@ohr.state.oh.us.
Time to get community on track It’s time. Time to get our community back on track. I don’t live in Bethel proper, but I do have a Bethel address, that’s not uncommon. I spend my money in Bethel and rely on their many businesses to provide the things my family needs. I feel the need to see Bethel prosper and grow. I’ve noticed over the past years that engaging the community in its town’s local projects has always been a positive venture. It builds pride, satisfaction, peace of mind and a great community that we can live, drive through, and support because the community has what its people need. A scattered uninterested community will always result in stagnant, community growth. Vendors suffer, construction companies bid their jobs elsewhere etc. etc. etc. The key to this problem in my view is government loyalty and community confidence in the ability of their elected officials to cover their backs and support Bethel’s business community. In these difficult financial times it boils down to each town needs to cover their backs locally. If sidewalk projects are in order, get the community involved. If a home needs paint and the owners can’t afford to or
physically can’t do it get the community involved. One day of labor isn’t going to hurt anyone. Open up bidding on larger projects, but allow Pete only local contracto bid and be Cummings tors smart about Community whose bid is Press guest accepted. Underdoes columnist bidding nothing but get the work partially done and costs everyone involved. Community sponsored incentives are always a good way to spark financial movement within our community. I drive through Bethel and see empty parking lots and full equipment lots. It could be different with some extensive planning and involvement by the Bethel’s town hall associates and the great residents of this town. It can be done if the challenge is made and met. Let’s as the residents of Bethel submit some positive ideas to our town hall officials. Let them react to our ideas for keeping this town on a positive track. Let’s invite new business to
A scattered uninterested community will always result in stagnant, community growth. Vendors suffer, construction companies bid their jobs elsewhere etc. etc. etc. the community. Kick the drug problem that no one seems to want to talk about. Alcohol sales seems to be a big issue with some people. It generates revenue, we don’t have to allow bars. Bethel should buy tracts of land and sell them for new business. I’m not a financial wizard but that seems to be an investment with a positive return over the long term. I believe Bethel cannot grow without diversifying it’s interests. Bethel does not need a stimulus dime, they need a deep involvement locally and governmentally. Pete Cummings lives on Kinnett Road in Bethel.
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Bick Primary honors veterans By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com
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Jerry’s Cheesecakes owner Chris Freyler applies decorative pink fondant to a cake.
Bridezillas visits Jerry’s Cheesecakes By Brian O’Donnell clermont@communitypress.com
From cakes styled after electric guitars to a rainforestthemed cake with bride and groom monkeys molded from creamy cheesecake, Jerry’s Cheesecakes custom sculpts confections with enough swagger to appease even a Bridezilla. Family owned, Jerry Freyler opened his cheesecake business 22 years ago and has drawn customers from Louisville to Toledo. His brother, Chris, took ownership three years ago. Chris got his start in cheesecakes at age 13 decorating his brother’s cakes and by age 15, he was creating his own cakes. Recently, Jerry’s Cheesecakes received a call that one of their customers would appear on the WE tv cable network show “Bridezillas,” and would film a segment on location at their Miami Township store. “We were petrified of that, but it turned out really well,” said Lisa Williams, Jerry’s Cheesecakes wedding consultant. With the wedding ceremony taking place Halloween weekend, the brideto-be requested a Halloweenthemed cake. Williams recalls how the Bridezilla wanted a cemetery feel on top the
cake. “It was tastefully done,” she said. The end result was a lavender colored cake with deeper purple spider webs topped with a Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein surrounded by votive lights and fabric. “I’ve seen a cake tasting gone bad on Bridezilla,” said Williams about her worries of filming the segment that is scheduled to air in March or April. Despite the bride being matter of fact and to the point, Williams insists her customer wasn’t being a “Bridezilla” and showed her excitement for the cake through compliments. Chris designs cakes for any occasion and they are available in more than 35 flavors with strawberry almond cream cake as one of the most popular. They also can create custom bakery cakes and cupcakes in addition to building a tiered mix of bakery cake and cheesecake. Jerry’s Cheesecakes also offers cake decorating classes Monday nights. Their sweets can be found at many area restaurants and stores as they continue their plans to expand. Their Web site is www.jerryscheesecakes.com.
THINGS TO DO Volunteer event
The Salvation Army of Batavia is hosting the Clermont County Christmas Sign-Ups from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Salvation Army Worship and Service Center, 87 N. Market St. in Batavia. They are sign-ups for the Christmas assistance program. Bring a photo ID, Social Security cards for all members of household, proof of income and proof of residency. The event is free. Call 732-6328.
Student theater
Glen Este High School is presenting “You Can’t Take It With You” at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Glen Este High School, 4342 Glen Este-Withamsville Road. The cost is $7 or $5 for seniors and students. Tickets are required. The play will run through Nov. 21. Call 947-7611.
Fundraiser
The Nick Erdy Foundation is hosting the Nick Erdy Foundation Fundraiser at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 21, at Norlyn Manor, 4440 Ohio 132, Batavia Township. The event features Texas Roadhouse dinner, open bar, dancing and called and silent auctions. Proceeds to benefit the Nick Erdy Foundation. The cost is $50 and reservations are required. Call 9650437.
Be thankful
Eastgate Community Church is hosting Thanksgiving dinner from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at American Legion Post 72, 497 Old Ohio 74, M o u n t Carmel. The event includes music by Eastgate Community Church band, children’s choir and rap artist Joel Frame. The event is free. Call 943-3926 or visit eastgatecommunitychurch.com.
Veterans of all ages, including a few from World War II, came out to William Bick Primary School for the annual Veterans Day program Tuesday, Nov. 10. Teacher Angie Eads, whose husband is in the military, helped launch the program in 2005. “I just felt we weren’t doing enough for Veterans Day,” Eads said. The second graders perform during the program. “They can’t wait to be in second grade so they can perform. They get so excited,” Eads said. In addition to the performance, Seaman Shannon Gibson, who joined the Navy Reserves in 2008, talked about her experience with the military. She explained to the kids how she did some of the same things in boot camp that they do in school, like take tests, follow directions, and even sit Indian style. During a question and
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answer session with the kids, Gibson told them that she was an intelligence specialist. “I can’t tell you everything, because a lot of what we do is secret, but we watch what other country’s ships are doing and where they are,” Gibson said. To answer another question, Gibson told them she hasn’t
sunk any ships. Yet. Following the speech, Bick Principal Matt Wagner recognized the almost 50 veterans in the audience and asked the students if they could have a moment of silence for those who haven’t returned home. “Veterans Day is a time to recognize our veterans, but also a time to remember.
There have been many people who have died serving our country ... So we can enjoy the freedoms we have today,” Wagner said. To see all the photos from this event, visit http://tinyurl.com/ykpbb35
Felicity students honor veterans
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Kindergarten students from Felicity-Franklin Elementary led the Pledge of Allegiance with music teacher Melissa Dickson during the Veteran’s Day program Nov. 11.
Ohio Rep. and retired U.S. Marine Col. Danny Bubp introduces veterans at the Felicity-Franklin Veterans Day program. From left are Joseph Golfman, Army, from Laurel, and John Pogue, Navy, from Cincinnati. Bupp recognized all veterans and active military personal during the program.
Covenant signed during memorial service By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com
Clermont County’s leaders made a promise to support the troops and their families by signing Ohio’s first Community Covenant. A number of county leaders, including State Rep. Joe Uecker, county Commissioners Bob Proud and Ed
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About 50 veterans, including a few from World War II, came to the Veterans Day celebration at William Bick Primary.
Steve Tam, right, of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 649, shows Teresa and Tony Dillinger where to place the memorial flag for Mark (Tony) Wojciechowski. Wojciechowski died in combat in April in Iraq.
Humphrey, Milford Mayor Charlene Hinners and Union Township Trustee Bob McGee, signed the covenant during the Union Township Veterans Memorial Saturday, Nov. 7. Lt. Col. Willie Harris, an Army media relations officer at the Pentagon, said Clermont County was asked to sign a covenant because of their patriotism. “We have always been mindful of the good works that Keith Maupin and the (Yellow Ribbon Support Center) have done for veterans,” Harris said. “We approached Clermont County because of the patriotism they have shown throughout the years.” Harris said the Community Covenant is something the Army initiated in April 2008. He said the goal is engage America’s communities and raise awareness of the need for support to military personnel and their families. “Basically, it’s a symbolic show of support,” Harris said. Proud said signing the
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The Missman family salute the memorial flag for Gregory Missman, who was killed in Afghanistan in July. From left are Donna Missman Turner, Jim Missman, Jack Missman, Brooke Missman Elkin and Steve Tam, a members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 649. covenant was “a no brainer for Clermont County. This is something we already do 24/7/365.” Also during the memorial service, Gold Star families were recognized and flags were placed on thousands of white crosses in honor of Clermont County’s fallen heroes and others who were killed in the line of duty. “I think the covenant
shows that the Army recognizes how passionate, sincere and caring Clermont County is in supporting the veterans and their families,” said memorial organizer Regina Herbolt. To see all the photos from this event, visit http://news.cincinnati.com/apps /pbcs.dll/section?category=pho tos.
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November 19, 2009
THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, N O V. 1 9
LITERARY - BOOK CLUBS
Mystery Book Club, 12:30 p.m. “The Case of the Glamorous Ghost” by Erle Stanley Gardner. Milford-Miami Township Branch Library, 1099 Ohio 131. Adults. Bring bag lunch. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 248-0700. Milford.
LITERARY - STORY TIMES
Drop-In Preschool Story Time, 11:30 a.m. Union Township Branch Library, 4462 Mount Carmel-Tobasco Road. Stories, dance and a craft. Ages 3-6. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 528-1744. Union Township.
FASHION SHOWS
Gifts Glam and Girlfriends, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Latitudes, 18 Main St. View hottest gifts of the year. Special pricing from several vendors such as Golf Chic Boutique, 31 Gifts, Bling! and Perfections Salon. Enter to win free weekend Lexus lease and Richter & Phillips sterling silver bracelet. Free. Presented by Cincy Chic. 721-2445; http://cincychic.com. Milford.
FOOD & DRINK
Fish Fry, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles 2289, 265 Foundry. Fish, coleslaw, french fries, hush puppies and beverages. Carryout available. $8 meal; $4 sandwich. 732-9035. Batavia.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Getting Support for Grief and Loss During the Holidays, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. InnerVisions Books, 8556 Beechmont Ave. Assists people in honoring their grief. Registration requested. Presented by Catholic Charities SouthWestern Ohio. 241-7745. Anderson Township.
VOLUNTEER EVENTS
Clermont County Christmas Sign-Ups, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Salvation Army Worship and Service Center, 87 N. Market St. Sign-ups for Christmas assistance program. Bring photo ID, Social Security cards for all members of household, proof of income and proof of residency. Free. Presented by The Salvation Army of Batavia. 732-6328. Batavia. F R I D A Y, N O V. 2 0
CIVIC
Legislative Luncheon, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Congresswoman Jean Schmidt will hear your concerns about federal issues. Receptions Banquet and Conference Center, 4450 Eastgate Blvd. $50, $38 members. Reservations required. 576-5000; www.clermontchamber.com. Eastgate.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Frontier Squares, 8 p.m. American Legion Post 450, 450 Victor Stier Drive. Plus level square and round dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Milford.
CRAFT SHOWS
Holiday Sale, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Mud Slinger Studio, 6888 Clubside Drive. Pottery, jewelry, and more. 697-7070; www.holidayartsale.com. Loveland.
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. Job Search Skills Workshops, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave. Workshops provide technically oriented learning opportunities for anyone currently in job transition. Ages 18 and up. Free. 474-3100; jobsearchlearninglabs.wikidot.com. Anderson Township.
CRAFT SHOWS
Holly Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Marr-Cook Elementary School, 6700 Goshen Road. Craft show and business expo. Includes silent auction, raffles and food. Free. Presented by Goshen Lions Club. 575-3006; www.goshenlionsclub.com. Goshen Township.
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ON STAGE - THEATER
Miss Saigon, 7:30 p.m. Loveland Stage Company Theatre, 111 Second St. Musical about the fall of Saigon during Vietnam War. Contains adult language and situations. $19, $16 seniors and students. Presented by Loveland Stage Company. Through Nov. 21. 697-6769. Loveland.
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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.
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER
You Can’t Take It With You, 7 p.m. Glen Este High School, 4342 Glen Este-Withamsville Road. $7, $5 seniors and students. Tickets required. Through Nov. 21. 947-7611. Union Township.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Miss Saigon, 7:30 p.m. Loveland Stage Company Theatre, $19, $16 seniors and students. 697-6769. Loveland. Antiques Road Kill, 7:30 p.m. Clermont Inn, 180 E. Main St. Interactive murder-mystery comedy. Includes dinner. $30. Reservations required. Presented by The Clermont Inn Players. Through Nov. 21. 732-2174. Batavia.
VOLUNTEER EVENTS
Clermont County Christmas Sign-Ups, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Salvation Army Worship and Service Center. Free. 732-6328. Batavia. S A T U R D A Y, N O V. 2 1
ART EXHIBITS
Earthly Treasures: Masterworks for Nature Art Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, auditorium. Twelve regional artists, some of national and international acclaim, comprise Masterworks for Nature. Exhibit, featuring artwork depicting nature’s bounty and beauty, includes original oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, and woodcarving and bronze sculpture. Prints available. Free Monday; $3 adult, $1 ages 3-12 Tuesday-Friday; $5 adult, $1 ages 3-12 Saturday-Sunday. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.
BENEFITS
Nick Erdy Foundation Fundraiser, 5:30 p.m. Norlyn Manor, 4440 Ohio 132. Texas Roadhouse dinner, open bar, dancing and live and silent auctions. Benefits Nick Erdy Foundation. $50. Reservations required. Presented by Nick Erdy Foundation. 965-0437. Batavia.
BUSINESS MEETINGS
Family Breakfast Meeting, 9 a.m. With guest speaker Dr. Davidson. Golden Corral Eastgate, 4394 Glen Este-Withamsville Road. $8 adults, $4 children. Reservations required by Nov. 16. Presented by Business Men’s Fellowship USA Cincinnati-East Chapter. 8312029. Eastgate.
Ohio Valley Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Milford Shopping Center, 1025 Lila Ave. Group of local growers sell fruits, vegetables, honey, potted flowers, cut flowers, herbs, seasonal decorations and more. Severe weather may shorten market times. Presented by Ohio Valley Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association. 633-5218; http://milfordfarmersmarket.com. Milford.
HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS
Light Up Goshen Parade, 4:30 p.m. MarrCook Elementary School, 6700 Goshen Road. Parade route: Goshen Road to State Route 28, turn left and proceed to Dick Flynn Boulevard and ending at Kroger. Christmas tree lighting with Santa follows parade at town center. Includes hot chocolate, drinks, food and caroling. Free. Presented by Goshen Chamber of Commerce. 891-1336. Goshen Township.
HOLIDAY THANKSGIVING
Be Thankful Thanksgiving Carryin Dinner, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Laurel United Methodist Church, 1885 Laurel Lindale Road. Bring one or two covered dishes to share. 553-3043. New Richmond.
MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK
PROVIDED.
Eastgate Community Church is hosting Thanksgiving Dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at American Legion Post 72, 497 Old Ohio 74, Mount Carmel. The event includes music by Eastgate Community Church band, children’s choir and rap artist Joel Frame. The event is free. Call 943-3926 or visit eastgatecommunitychurch.com. M O N D A Y, N O V. 2 3
ART EXHIBITS Earthly Treasures: Masterworks for Nature Art Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. Free Monday; $3 adult, $1 ages 3-12 Tuesday-Friday; $5 adult, $1 ages 3-12 Saturday-Sunday. 8311711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township. BARS/CLUBS
Sidewinder Band, 9:30 p.m. The Shaffer Shack, 4700 Ohio 276. $3. 782-9899. Batavia.
Live Trivia, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill, 509 Ohio Pike. Presented by B and B Entertainment. Through Dec. 28. 5281725. Cherry Grove.
MUSIC - R&B
EXERCISE CLASSES
Basic Truth, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Latitudes, 18 Main St. Ages 21 and up. Free. 831-9888. Milford.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Antiques Road Kill, 7:30 p.m. Clermont Inn, $30. Reservations required. 732-2174. Batavia.
RECREATION
Euchre Tournament, 2 p.m. American Legion Post 72, 497 Old Ohio 74. $10. 659-5803. Mount Carmel. Wii Play!, 1 p.m. Goshen Branch Library, 6678 Ohio 132. For teens. Free. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 722-1221; www.clermontlibrary.org. Goshen. Turkey Shoot, 1 p.m. American Legion Post 237, 2215 Memory Lane. Free, additional cost to shoot. 732-0331. Batavia. S U N D A Y, N O V. 2 2
ART EXHIBITS
Earthly Treasures: Masterworks for Nature Art Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Opening reception 2-4:30 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. Free Monday; $3 adult, $1 ages 3-12 Tuesday-Friday; $5 adult, $1 ages 3-12 Saturday-Sunday. 8311711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.
Zumba Fitness Class, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 3794900. Anderson Township. Jazzercise, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Hills Christian Church, $36 per month for unlimited classes. 407-9292. Anderson Township.
KARAOKE
AND OPEN MIC Open Mic Night, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike. Pub. Hosted by Jerome. Free. 697-9705. Loveland. T U E S D A Y, N O V. 2 4
ART EXHIBITS
Earthly Treasures: Masterworks for Nature Art Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. Free Monday; $3 adult, $1 ages 3-12 Tuesday-Friday; $5 adult, $1 ages 3-12 Saturday-Sunday. 8311711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.
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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.
LITERARY - BOOK CLUBS
Spinebenders Book Club, 7 p.m. “Life of Pi” by Yann Martel. New Richmond Branch Library, 103 River Valley Blvd. Adults. Free. 553-0570. New Richmond.
LITERARY - STORY TIMES
Drop-In Toddler Time Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Union Township Branch Library, 4462 Mount Carmel-Tobasco Road. Ages 18 months to 3 years. Stories, songs and play. 528-1744. Union Township.
RECREATION
Bingo, 7 p.m. American Legion Post 72, 497 Old Ohio 74. $15. 528-9909. Mount Carmel.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m. Milford First United Methodist Church, 541 Main St. Free. Presented by Greater Cincinnati O.A. Intergroup. 921-1922. Milford.
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BUSINESS MEETINGS Eastern Hills Business Networking International Meeting, 7:45 a.m.-9 a.m. The Bridge Cafe, 203 Mill St. Business and professional networking organization. Ages 18 and up. Free. Registration recommended. 797-1158; www.bniohio.com. Milford. FARMERS MARKET
Ohio Valley Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Market, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Milford Shopping Center, 633-5218; http://milfordfarmersmarket.com. Milford.
LITERARY - STORY TIMES
Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Milford-Miami Township Branch Library, 1099 Ohio 131. Stories, dance and crafts. All ages. Free. Registration required. 248-0700; www.clermontlibrary.org. Milford.
RELIGIOUS - COMMUNITY
WAVE, 6 p.m. Milford First United Methodist Church, 541 Main St. Wednesdays Are Very Extraordinary. No church service attached, no reservations needed. All welcome. Family friendly meals. Free; donations accepted. 831-5500; www.milfordfirsumc.org. Milford.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Henry Ford Squares, 5:30 p.m. Union Township Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road. Western style square dance club for experienced dancers with round dance and line dancing. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. Through Dec. 20. 929-2427. Union Township.
HOLIDAY THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Dinner, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. American Legion Post 72, 497 Old Ohio 74. Includes music by Eastgate Community Church band, children’s choir and rap artist Joel Frame. Free. Presented by Eastgate Community Church. 943-3926; eastgatecommunitychurch.com. Mount Carmel. Thanksgiving Praise and 30th Anniversary Service, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Faith Church, 5910 Price Road. Include music, drama and more. Childcare provided for children ages 4 and under. Free. 831-3770; www.faithchurch.net. Milford. PROVIDED
Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” will play the Aronoff Center through Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturday; and at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. It is the musical story of showbiz buddies putting on a show at a Vermont inn. Tickets are $24.50-$64.50. Call 1-800-982-2787 or visit www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/cincinnati.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m. Eastgate Retirement Village, 776 Old Ohio 74. Small dining room. Presented by Greater Cincinnati O.A. Intergroup. 921-1922. Eastgate.
PROVIDED
Rhonda Coullet is Vera Sanders, Christopher Marchant is Dennis Sanders, Bobby Taylor is Stanley Sanders and Tess Hartman is June Sanders in Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's production of “Sanders Family Christmas: More Smoke on the Mountain.” The comedy runs through Dec. 31 in the Playhouse’s Thompson Shelterhouse Theatre. For tickets call 513-4213888 or visit www.cincyplay.com.
Life
November 19, 2009
Bethel Journal
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Has marriage become too frail to carry our dreams? Marriage is being scrutinized today because of its disappearing stability. So is the earth being scrutinized because of its disappearing glaciers. So is organized religion because of its disappearing congregations. Whenever crucial elements of life start fading our concern for them escalates. We worry about marriage because of its immense impact on the collective and individual welfare of society. Our country has the highest divorce rate in the world. “We divorce, re-partner and remarry faster than people in any other country,” says Andrew Cherlin, a Johns Hopkins sociologist, in his book, “The MarriageGo-Round.” A recent column in Time magazine (Aug. 24 and 31) addressed the same concern titled, “Americans Marry Too Much.” It expressed a legitimate worry about our kids, “American kids are more likely than those in other developed countries to live in a household with a revolving cast of parents,
Despite superficial pre-marriage “preparation courses” most go into a marriage relationship at a rather superficial level. stepparents, and live-in partners moving in and out of their lives – a pattern which is definitely not good for children.” Cherlin was amazed to find out that American kids born to married couples experienced 6 percent more household disruption by age 15 than Swedish kids born to unmarried parents. “Remember, we’re talking about the ‘avant-garde’ Swedes compared to the ‘conservative’ Americans,” Cherlin says. The bottom line is that while marriage is good for kids, it’s best when it results in a stable home. Or, as Cherlin puts it, “Many of the problems faced by American’s children stem not from parents marrying too little but rather too often.” What’s gone wrong? It would take volumes to try to assess.
One factor is that most couples still embark on the marriage journey believing that “all we need is love and good sex.” Interestingly, too many still mistake infatuation and active hormones as convincing proof that love exists. Nor do they realize what else is needed even when genuine love is present. M. Bridget Brennan and Jerome L. Shen, in their book “Claiming Our Deepest Desires,” point out important elements missing in today’s new marriages: “Navigational tools of communication, conflict resolution, deep listening, willingness to admit errors and wrongdoings, a sense of humor, trust and emotional maturity are all necessary in a good and lasting marriage.” To these I would add a solid sense of commitment.
That’s not just a casual promise but a vow from the deepest core of ourself, that come good times or bad, we’ll both work on our relationship throughout life. A marriage relationship is a dynamic living organism undergoing various stages, cycles, rhythms and moods. Despite superficial premarriage “preparation courses” most go into a marriage relationship at a rather superficial level. Few expect a lifetime of work. We do not know our self or our spouse as well as we think we do. And what we don’t know can hurt us. Marriage is a process of self-discovery as well as spouse-discovery.
That’s why Gary and Betsy Ricucci quipped to newlyweds, “One of the best wedding gifts God gave you was a full-length mirror called your spouse. Had there been a card attached, it would have said, ‘Here’s to helping you discover what you’re really like.’ ” Psychologically and spiritually the other human we marry is, in the truest sense, to be a helpmate in our selfawareness and growth. The process of self-discovery and spouse discovery is an unending challenge. We are either going forward, going backward, or trying to live our relationship on cruise control – which means coasting
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Life
November 19, 2009
Rita’s readers resurrect Fern’s beloved chili Writing this column week after week never gets “old” to me. As I’ve mentioned before, it’s the sharing of recipes and stories that make it a popular read. Apparently Fern Storer, food editor at the Cincinnati Post for a very long time, had Rita the same Heikenfeld r e l a t i o n with Rita’s kitchen ship her readers. When Pam Timme asked for Fern’s chili recipe, I had no idea the response would be so great. I figured a few of you might have a copy. Well, not only did I get a couple dozen responses; one reader offered to send me a copy of Fern’s cookbook (and I will definitely accept!). So thanks, thanks, thanks to all of you who shared recipes and stories of this unique lady. I wish I had met her. I
understand she was an enthusiastic gardener, as well. I know my Mom liked Fern’s recipes, and that to me was a great endorsement. I made the chili during a demo at Macy’s on Saturday, and everyone loved the mild taste and thick consistency.
Fern Storer’s chili
Jean King, a Loveland reader, brought this in personally to me. By the way, Fern was a very detailed recipe writer. She wanted her readers to be able to recreate her recipes without one problem. Here’s my adaptation from her 1989 cookbook. Mount Healthy reader Rob Hiller sent me the recipe, as well, along with the Cincinnati chili story Fern had as a sideline. Rob substituted 1⁄4 each ground cloves and allspice for the 6 whole called in the recipe. 1 pound ground beef (not hamburger – I used sir-
didn’t use) 1-2 regular size cans kidney beans with their liquid 1 ⁄2 cup dry red wine (a mellow burgundy), optional but good (I didn’t use)
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Fern Storer’s chili with Rita's homemade cheddar cheese crackers loin) 6 each: whole cloves and allspice, tied in cheesecloth, coffee filter, tea ball, etc. or 1 ⁄4 teaspoon each ground 1 ⁄2 of a medium-size onion, more if you like, chopped (I used about 1 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely minced, or 1⁄4 teaspoon powdered garlic or garlic salt (I used a teaspoon fresh garlic) Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chili powder (start with 2 teaspoons) 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 28 oz. diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon brown sugar (I didn’t use) 1 ⁄4 teaspoon liquid hot pepper sauce, optional (I
Cook ground beef until red color is almost gone. Add everything but beans and wine. Simmer gently and cook uncovered, about 20 minutes. Add beans and wine and cook another 15 minutes or so. It will be fairly thick. If it becomes thicker than you like, a cup or so of water may be added. Also, if you cool and refrigerate it, you will probably need to add a little water to the amount you reheat. This will make eight to 10 generous servings.
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Reader Laurel Muhlenbruch shares this favorite recipe. She also shared a wonderful carrot cake recipe from her mother-in-law, Doris Szegda, who lives in Canandaigua, N.Y.
Taste of Lebanon
St. Anthony of Padua Church’s fall festival will take place noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22. The church is located at 2530 Victory Parkway, East Walnut Hills. The festival will feature authentic Lebanese cuisine made by the St. Anthony of Padua parishioners. Traditional dishes such as kibbee, falafel, stuffed cabbage rolls and grape leaves, hummus, salad, and green beans and rice will be available. There will be pastries for dessert. Food items are purchased à la carte and carryout is available. Parking is free. For details, call 513-961-0120. The carrot cake is a much requested holiday and birthday cake recipe. It’s in our online version of this column at www.communitypress.com.
20 oz. pineapple chunks or crushed 2 cups mini-marshmallows 2 tablespoon flour 1 ⁄2 cup sugar 11⁄2 tablespoon white or cider vinegar 1 egg, well beaten 8 oz. Cool Whip 11⁄2 cups chopped cocktail nuts 2 cups diced Jonathan apples, unpeeled Drain pineapple, keep juice. Mix pineapple chunks and marshmallows, refrigerate overnight. In saucepan over low heat, heat juice, sugar, flour, egg and vinegar. Stir continually and cook until thick. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.
Clermont’s holiday homecoming is Dec. 3 Kickoff the holiday season from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, with an evening of lively entertainment, elegant cuisine, and festive floral decorations at Holiday Inn & Suites Cincinnati East, as the Clermont Chamber of Commerce, Clermont Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Clermont
20/20 and Holiday Inn welcome you to the fourth annual Holiday Homecoming. Reservations and payments of $35 per person or $400 for a table of 10 may be made by calling the chamber at 576-5000, or on line at www.clermontchamber.com. A limited number of business display
tables and station sponsorships are available for the evening and may be reserved by contacting the chamber. The U.S. Marines will attend the Holiday Homecoming to accept any new, unwrapped toy appropriate for children up to age 13. All toys should be in original
packaging. Even those who are not able to attend the Holiday Homecoming may help bring joy to a child’s life this holiday season by bringing gift items to the chamber, 4355 Ferguson Drive, Suite 150, in the Eastgate Professional Office Park, the convention bureau, 410 E. Main in Batavia,
or Clermont 20/20, 1000 Ohio Pike, Suite 2, in Withamsville, by Dec. 3. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with friends and business associates, while supporting the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots.
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Tech saavy Santa connects with kids receive mobile telephone text messages from Santa. For a nominal fee, family and friends can log onto the site, input a few facts about the child, and schedule times for the children to receive the message. Three text messages to a child before Christmas Day cost only $5.49, and a customizable message for Christmas morning can be scheduled for an additional 99 cents. “But no Christmas would be complete without a oneon-one visit with the jolly old fellow,” said Sandra Heymann, regional marketing director for CBL & Associates. “Santa will be at EastGate Mall visiting with thousands of good little girls and boys until Christmas Eve, when he will finish making his list and checking it twice.” Santa Claus will be available to hear children’s wish-
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If you are looking for a way to increase your civic engagement, plan to attend the Clermont County League of Women Voters Holiday Program. Members are welcoming guests and prospective members to a festive evening of holiday cheer. The program will be at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Pinebrook Senior Living, 5877 WolfpenPleasant Hill Road, in Miami Township. The evening will include dinner, Clermont County historical storytelling by local author and historian Richard Crawford, a Christmas cookie/candy exchange, and brief presentation on the good work of Clermont County Children’s Protective Services.
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Santa Claus is looking forward to the time-honored traditions of visiting with children at Eastgate Mall and receiving letters at the North Pole, but he is also giving his communications a high-tech update. Santa can now send children mobile phone text messages that he “cant w8 2 visit them xmas eve” and tell them about his preparations for the big night via Web videos. EastGate Mall’s Web site home page, ShopEastGateMall.com, is the official source for connecting with Santa this holiday season. Through the site, parents can learn his visiting hours at the mall, print a Dear Santa letter and coloring sheets, and download a series of video messages from Santa about how he and his elves are preparing for Christmas Eve. They can also sign their children up to
Felicity Girl Scout Troop 41282 recently delivered donations to the Ronald McDonald House. The troop donated personal care items, birthday gifts, puzzles, playing cards, birthday cards and can tabs. They were given a special tour of the Ronald McDonald House. The girls enjoyed giving back to others and plan to do more this year. They thank their community, family and friends for helping with the donations. First Row, from left, are: Hailey Bowling, Cheyenne Cummins and McKinsey Dozier; second row: Caitlyn Caskey, Hannah Lewin, Hanna Badgley, Ellie Hoog, Abby Fuller; third row: Emma Lewin, Kylie Belt, Nikki Hoobler, Ryenn Barley,Carlee Riggs, Kelsey Neal, Ellie Sharp Forth Row: Sarah Hoog, RHM tour guide, Ellieen and Katlynn Sharp.
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George Last Saturday Ruth Rooks Ann and I Ole went up to Fisherman Russellville to the Rambler Center and set up for their craft show and it was a good one. There were lots of crafters and a nice crowd of folks looking for Christmas gifts and other items. The Owensville Historical Society held their meeting at the Owensville Commons Sunday afternoon. There were several of the residents who attended and enjoyed the meeting and the refreshments after the program. The Owensville Historical Society will be having their Christmas Dinner at the Jackson Township Hall Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. so if any of you would like to join the organization, please give us a call. The recent dry weather for the farmers to harvest their crops has been a blessing and we thank the Good Lord for this. A feller told me his sonin-law’s corn produced 231 bushels to the acre and some soybeans were yielding 50 bushels to the acre. This is great. God bless the farmers. Start your week by going to your favorite church and give the Good Lord thanks. God bless all. More later. George Rooks is a retired park ranger. Rooks served for 28 years with the last five as manager of East Fork State Park.
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and Christmas season. Thanks to the veterans who helped make our country safe. Now we thank the folks who went to serve our country and don’t forget the folks who produced the food and supplies so the service people had food to eat. I remember during the Second World War my Mother and Dad would save the aluminum foil to be turned in for the war use. Now the amount we had was very little but she made it a point not to waste what she had. Last Monday I was helping unload a couple trailers at the Brown County Fairgrounds for a sale Wednesday and then Thursday we will unload another trailer getting ready for the sale Friday. Last week I wrote about a lady starting a food kitchen at the Bethel United Methodist Church Saturdays from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. for the unemployed and underemployed. This will be a sitdown meal with no carry outs. The name she has decided on is the Kitchen of Hope. Now last week I also wrote about a lady who was named Ohio State Grange Non-member Volunteer of the Year. This lady is Marie Pelfrey. She heads up the Free Clothing Store in Bethel and could use more donations of clothing, especially children’s clothing and coats. When you see her thank her and congratulate her for the work she does.
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Howdy folks; I was talking to a feller last week and he told me how they have a doggie seat in their car for their little dog. Now after thinking about this it makes sense because if a dog was jumping around in the vehicle it could cause a wreck. Folks would not want their dog or cat to be hurt, so it makes sense to have a doggie seat. There are several dinners and programs coming up for Thanksgiving and Christmas so get involved and enjoy. Check with your neighbors and furnish them a meal if the need is there. The Monroe Grange at Nicholsville will have a Thanksgiving supper at their next meeting and Ruth Ann and Bonnie will pass out the awards to the juniors. We have more broccoli to cut and have for the Thanksgiving meal here at our house this year. I usually plant broccoli twice each year, once in early April then again in August. I usually get the plants from the Grants Farm and Greenhouses on Bucktown Road. They are getting their Christmas lights put up and the train display in working order at their Milford Greenhouse at the shopping center so mark it on your calendar to go and enjoy the display. This is the season to be very thankful for your neighbors, home, plenty of food and a good church to celebrate the Thanksgiving
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November 19, 2009
RELIGION Athenaeum of Ohio
Registrations are being accepted for the Winter Quarter (Nov. 30-Feb. 20) at the Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. Registrations received after Nov. 20 must be accompanied by a late fee of $30. Among the courses open to the public are: New Testament Scriptures, Christology, Catholic Social Teaching, Beginnings of Prophecy, Parish Support for Family Life, Hebrews, History of Israel, Church History: Key Issues and Eras, American Catholic Experience and Priesthood in the Fathers. Classes are scheduled days and evenings and may be taken for graduate credit or audit. The Athenaeum has a Senior Citizens Rate (65 and older) of $75 per audit hour for graduate cours-
es, which is half the regular cost of auditing a course. For more information, call the Registrar’s Office at 231-2223, or e-mail msweeney@athenaeum.edu or visit www.athenaeum.edu. The address is 6616 Beechmont Ave., Mount Washington; 2312223.
will participate. The offering will assist the Ministerial Association in its local charitable relief efforts. The church is at 50 East Water St., Bethel; 734-4204.
Bethel United Methodist
The church is hosting “Get Wrapped in God’s Love,” a free Christmas gift wrapping from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. Bring in your Christmas presents and get them gift wrapped for free. The event includes refreshments. The church is at 402 West Plane St., Bethel; 734-7201.
At 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, the churches of Bethel will sponsor a Joint Community Thanksgiving Service at the Bethel Nazarene. Enjoy the special music offered at this family-friendly service. The Thanksgiving message will be offered by Pastor Jeremiah Hembree, Bethel’s newest pastoral leader at the Bethel Assembly of God. Pastors from other churches
The Bethel Community Choir is presenting a Christmas Musical for Down Home Christmas weekend at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6, at the church. The Promise of Light is a musical celebration of God’s gift of eternal light to mankind. Donations will be accepted to help support the Bethel Ministerial Association. The program is open to the public. Babysitting will be provided. Refreshments will follow both performances. For more information, call 734-7201.
The church will host Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter Ohio 2099 Batavia. Meetings are from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. each Thursday. The church is at 4650 Ohio 132, Batavia; 575-9155.
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD
ROMAN CATHOLIC
EVANGELICAL FREE
UNITED METHODIST
Real Life Assembly of God 2300 Old SR. 32, Batavia, OH 45103 513-735-4228 Sundays Adult Service 10:30am Super Church 10:30am Royal Rangers 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study, Youth Group & Kids Club 7:00pm Tuesday & Thursday Joe’s Place Teen Center 1:00-4:00pm Real People, Real Issues, Real Life
St. Bernadette Church
RIVER OF LIFE Assembly of God 1793 U.S. 52, Moscow, Ohio 45153 Pastor: Ralph Ollendick Sun. Contemporary Service SS -9:45am, Worship 11:00am Wed.- Informal Biblestudy 7-8pm
Bethel Church of the Nazarene
1479 Locust Lake Rd Amelia, Oh 45102 753-5566 Rev. Bill Stockelman, Pastor Weekly Masses, Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM
www.stbernadetteamelia.org
CHRISTIAN - CHURCH OF CHRIST
101 South Lebanon Rd. Loveland, OH 45140 683-4244 Lead Pastor Jonathan Eilert Pastor Grant Eckhart Saturday Service 5:00pm Sunday Services 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30am http://www.princeofpeaceelca.org
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MT REPOSE 6088 Branch Hill-Guinea Pike Ken Slaughter, Pastor Sunday School 9:45am - Worship 11am (nursery provided) Sunday Evening Service 6pm-Youth 6pm 513-575-1121 www.mtrepose.org
MONUMENTS BAPTIST CHURCH
2831 State Route 222 Mark Pence, Pastor 513-313-2401 Sunday School....9:30AM Sunday Worship....10:45AM Childrens Church & Nursery Avail Wednesday Prayer Service & Youth Meeting....7:00PM Nursery & Children’s Activities www.monumentsbaptist.org
BAPTIST BATAVIA BAPTIST TEMPLE
770 South Riverside, Batavia OH 45103 Raymond D. Jones, Pastor 732-2739
Sunday School 10am; Morning Worship 11am; Sunday Evening Service 6pm; Wednesday Eve. Prayer Service & Bible Study, 7:00pm
Reaching the Heart of Clermont County
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GOSHEN 1828 Woodville Pike • 625-5512 Pastor Junior V. Pitman Sunday Morning Worship – 10:00am Prayer Time – 5:30pm Sunday Evening – 6:00pm WED. Prayer & Bible Study – 7:00pm Nursery provided for all services
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FELICITY
212 Prather Rd. Felicity, OH Pastor: Chad Blevins 876-2565 Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Worship 10:45am Sunday Eve. Childrens Mission 6:00pm Sunday Eve. Adult Discipleship 6:00pm Sunday Eve. Worship 7:00pm Wed. Eve. Adult Bible Study 7:00pm
LINDALE BAPTIST CHURCH
3052 ST. RT. 132 AMELIA, OH 45102 Pastor John Davis 797-4189
Sunday School..........................9:30am Sunday Morning Worship........10:30am Sunday Evening Worship..........6:30pm Wednesday Prayer Service........7:00pm Wednesday Youth Group...........7:00pm
www.lindalebaptist.com
CHURCH OF CHRIST GLEN ESTE CHURCH OF CHRIST 937 Old State Route 74 (Behind Meijer) 513-753-8223 www.gecc.net
Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 10:30am Bible Study: 9:30am & 6:00pm Youth Groups: 6:00pm
UNITED METHODIST We’re trying a New Blend
CHURCH OF GOD GOSHEN CHURCH OF GOD
Real People...In a Real Church... Worshipping a Real God! 1675 Hillstation Road, Goshen, Ohio 45122 722-1699 www.goshenchurchofgod.org Pastor Tim McGlone Service Schedule Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Worship 10:45am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00pm Wednesday Youth Service 7:00pm Saturday Service 7:00pm
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Trinity Christian Fellowship
Locust Corner United Methodist Church
True Church of God
The church hosts Sunday School at 9 a.m. and Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Sundays. The church is at Locust Corner and Wagner roads, Pierce Township; 752-8459.
A concert will be 7 p.m. the third Friday of each month, featuring new bands and artists. Free food and music. Call Angel at 513-8760527 or 734-7671. The church is at 513 Market St., New Richmond.
UNITED METHODIST
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Trinity United Methodist “Encircling People with God’s Love” 2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301 Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery PASTOR JONATHAN KOLLMANN
www.cloughchurch.org
EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 9:00am Worship 10:30am Children’s Worship and Childcare 10:30am Corner of Old SR 74 and Amelia-Olive Branch Rd 732-1400 http://www.emmanuel-umc.com
The church is hosting a Creationism Series. It is a six-week study on developing a biblical world view and confronting our evolutionized culture, taught by Ed Carter. The study meets at 7 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 20. The church is at 3730 Cobb Road, Williamsburg; 724-7729; www.trinitychristianfellowship.org.
Traditional Worship.......8:15am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship..................9:30am Sunday School...............................9:30am Nursery Available 5767 Pleasant Hill Rd (next to Milford Jr. High) 513-831-0262 www.trinitymilford.org
Williamsburg
United Methodist Church
Welcomes You
Sunday Morning Schedule: 9AM - Worship: Traditional 10AM - Classes & Groups 11AM - Worship: Contemporary Nursery care provided
330 Gay Street, Williamsburg, OH 45176
One block north of Main Street at 3rd 513-724-6305 WburgUMC@aol.com
FIRST CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
A Loving Church in Jesus Name
Sunday School........................................10:00AM Sunday Morning Worship........................10:45AM Thurs Prayer & Bible Study......................7:00PM Nursery Provided for Sunday Morning Worship www.FirstChurchofJesusChrist.org 6208 Guinea Pike, Milford, Ohio 45150
Pastor: Melvin Moore Church: 513-575-5450
SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES Morning Worship 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. High Voltage Youth 6 p.m.
513-735-2555
www.kingswayfellowship.com
4359 E. Bauman Lane | Batavia, OH 45103 Pastor, Troy P. Ervin
www.williamsburgumc.com
CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor: Tom Bevers www.Cornerstone.ohbaptist.org
LUTHERAN
PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)
752-3521
Bible Based Teaching Christ-Centered Worship Family Style Fellowship Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11:00am & 6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 pm 2249 Old State Road 32, Batavia
Take I-275 to exit 57 toward Milford, Right on McClelland, Right on Price, church soon on Right
1300 White Oak Road Amelia, Ohio 513-752-5265
Sunday School 9:30am Morning Worship 10:45am Wednesday Night Worship & Prayer Service 7:00pm Nursery provided for all services/ Youth & Children’s Programs
www.cloughpike.com
Services 8:00 am, 9:15 am & 11:00am Steve Lovellette, Senior Pastor Nursery proivided at all services
Growing our Faith, Family & Friends Sunday Worship 10:00AM (Child Care Available) Sunday School (Ages 3-12) 9:30AM
CLOUGH PIKE BAPTIST CHURCH 1025 CLOUGH PIKE
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Lutheran Church (ELCA)
SOUTHERN BAPTIST
Laurel United Methodist
5910 Price Road, Milford 831-3770
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Community Church of Nazarene
10 a.m. and church worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. The church will host the community “Be Thankful” Thanksgiving carryin dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Bring one or two covered dishes to share. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Gloria at 553-3043. The church is at 1888 Laurel-Lindale Road, Laurel; 553-3043.
Contemporary and Traditional live Worship Music and Multimedia
HOUSE OF RESTORATION WORSHIP CENTER 1487 SR 131, Milford, OH Rev. Jeff Wolf 575-2011
Schedule of Services: Sunday School 9:00-9:45am; Sunday Morrning Celebration 10:00am - Nursery provided; Childrens Ministry 10:00; Sunday Evening Operation Great Commission 6:00pm; Wed - Bible Study 7:00pm; Wed. - Youth Group 7:00pm.
www.houseofrestoration.org
EPISCOPAL ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH & ST. THOMAS NURSERY SCHOOL
100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park,OH 831-2052 www.stthomasepiscopal.org Sunday 7:45am Rite I Eucharist 9:00am Rite 2 Eucharist For All People 11:15am Rite 2 Choral Eucharist Childcare Provided for all Eucharists
THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN 25 Amelia Olive Branch Rd.
Sunday 10:30am ... Holy Eucharist Handicap Accessible 513-753-4115 www.GoodSamaritanEpiscopal.org Ask us for information about Angel Food Ministries
Place orders by December 11 Pick up Dec 19, 10am-noon
Amelia United Methodist Church “To Become and Make Disciples Of Christ”
Located at 19 East Main Street (St. Rt. 125 & Church St.) Amelia, Ohio
513.753.6770
Sunday School Class 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.
Children’s & Junior Church During Service Infant / Toddler Nursery Available
AUMY! Youth Group grades 6 to 12 Sunday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Come Join Us…. Marc Quinter, Pastor
6635 Loveland-Miamiville Rd. (across from Oasis Golf Course) Ph. 513-677-9866 www.epiphanyumc.org Contemporary Services: Saturdays 5pm & Sundays 9:00am Traditional Service: Sunday - 10:30 am
Faith United Methodist Church 180 North Fifth Street, Batavia, Ohio David W. Phaneuf - Minister 732-2027 Sunday School 9:15am; Worship 10:30am Nursery Provided United Methodist Youth, Men & Women Organizations Handicap Accessibility www.gbgm-umc.org//faith-batavia
FELICITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
176th Year in Felicity Walnut & West St. Felicity Rev. Jane Beattie, Pastor 876-2147 Contemporary Worship............9:00am Sunday School.......................10:00am Traditional Worship................10:45am Nursery provided for all Sunday morning services
“Room for the Whole Family” GOSHEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6710 Goshen Rd, Goshen Across from Goshen High School 513-722-2541 www.goshenmethodist.org Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am Blended Worship Traditional and Contemporary Youth Fellowship 6:00pm Nursery Available Come visit us at the
Owensville United Methodist Church
B elfast U n ited M eth o d ist C h u rch 2297 St. Rt. 131 Goshen, Ohio Rev. Ronald Slater, Pastor 724-2715 Sunday W orship 9:15am Sunday School 10:30am Nursery, Junior Church
Located at 2580 US Hwy 50 (next to the library) or (1mile east of Owensville on 50)
Sundayy Worshipp Service......8:30am,, 10:30am Sunday nda School.......................9:30am School 93 w/nursery & children’s church A special prayer and healing service on the 1st Sunday evening of each month at 7:00pm
Pastor Mike Smith
513-732-2211
BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 W. Plane St. Bethel, Ohio 513-734-7201 www.bumcinfo.org Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45am Contemporary Worship 9:30am Sunday School For All Ages: 9:30 & 10:45am Nursery Care for Age 3 & under Full Program for Children, Youth, Music, Small Groups & more Handicapped Accessible PASTORS: Bill Bowdle -Sr. Pastor Steve Fultz - Assoc. Pastor; Dustin Nimmo - Youth Pastor Janet Bowdle - Children’s Pastor
Pastor: Rev. Duane A. Kemerley Youth Director- JD Young
NAZARENE
Bethel
Church of the Nazarene Rev. Scott Wade, Senior Pastor Rev. Dale Noel, Congregational Care Pastor Mark Owen, Worship Director SUNDAY: Sunday School (All Ages)....................... 9:30am Worship Service.................................. 10:30am Children’s Worship. (1st-5th Grades) Bible Study............................................6:00pm Nursery Care Provided Handicapped Accessible MONDAY: Ladies’ Prayer Group...........................10:30am WEDNESDAY: Adults Prayer Meeting............................7:00pm Youth Group - Grades 6-12....................7:00pm Small Groups meet in various locations and at different times throughout the week. S.Charity & E. Water Sts. Bethel, Ohio 45106 513-734-4204 Office: M-F 8:00am - 2:00pm E-mail: bethelnaz@fuse.net www.bethelnazarenechurch.org
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Sunday Morning 10:00AM
Contemporary Worship Practical Message Classes for Children & Teens Nursery Care Sunday 6:00PM Avalanche Youth Service Wednesday 7:00PM Bible Study (adults) / Avalanche Youth We have many other groups that meet on a regular basis 4050 Tollgate Rd, Williamsburg, OH 513-724-3341 www.cmcchurch.com Mark Otten, Pastor
A New Life - A New Prospective A New Song
Pastor: Michael Fite info: 753-3159 Meeting at WT Elementary 1/2 mile east of I-275 on SR 125
Sunday Worship. 10:00am www.newsongohio.com
THE SALVATION ARMY Worship & Service Center 87 N. Market Street Batavia, OH 45103
513-732-6241 - www.salvos.com/Batavia Sunday School 10:00am- Worship 11:00am Captain Aaron A. Boone, Sr. Captain Amber S. Boone Commanding Officers/Ministers
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WESLYAN 638 Batavia Pike Corner of Old St.Rt. 74 & Summerside Rd Phone: 513-528-3052 Pastor: Rev. Blossom Matthews Sunday Morning Worship: 8:30 & 10:40 Nursery Care Available Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 Web: www.Summerside-umc.org E-mail: Summerside_umc@yahoo.com
MULBERRY WESLEYAN CHURCH
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Arrests/citations
Juvenile, 15, domestic violence, Oct. 21. Bret J. Bellamy, 28, 1104 Kensington Lane, theft, Oct. 23. Terry R. Caseltine, 30, 315 S. Main St., theft, Oct. 26. James C. Belew, 27, 7030 Woodland Trail, disorderly conduct, Oct. 27.
Incidents/investigations Burglary
Medication taken at 307 S. Main St., Oct. 25.
Disorderly conduct
Reported at Speedway at 595 W. Plane St., Oct. 27.
Domestic violence
At East South Street, Oct. 21.
Permitting child abuse
Male reported this offense at 100 block of West Plane Street, Oct. 22.
Theft
Money taken from Bethel Cricket; $700 at 552 W. Plane St., Oct. 23. Subject failed to pay for food at
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Frisch’s; $8 at 551 W. Plane St., Oct. 23. Delivery package taken; $80 at 3040 Angel Drive, Oct. 24. TV, camera, personal checks, etc. taken; $2,250 at 315 S. Main St., Oct. 26.
Vandalism
Garage door damaged at Gullett Sanitation at 118 S. Union St., Oct. 29. Picnic tables damaged at Burke Park Shelter House at 120 N. Main St., Oct. 29.
CLERMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests/citations
Arnold E Chad, 35, 15060 Hillcrest Road, Mt. Orab, bigamy at 689 Hopewell Road, Felicity, Nov. 5. Thresa Moore, 47, 3919 Greentree, Amelia, forgery, theft at 3919 Greentree Terrace, Amelia, Nov. 6. Ryan C Burnside, 37, 2150 Smith Road, Moscow, assault at 1919 Pearl St., New Richmond, Nov. 3. Juvenile, 16, drug paraphernalia,
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Total Quality Logistics vs. Hobarama LLC, professional tort Regina Bettinger vs. Larry Faulkner, et al., other tort Sarah A. Lewis vs. Reed C. Koehler, other tort Suzanne M. Egbers vs. Larry Walling and Kathleen W. Walling, other tort Shane R. Liggett, et al. vs. Thomas C. Johnson, et al., other tort Patricia A. Robertson vs. Amy B. Wisby and Don Wisby, other tort Gregory A. Reffitt vs. Work Place Inc. and Marsha P. Ryan Administrator, worker’s compensation Cindy R. Lang vs. Marsha P. Ryan Administrator and KDI Precision Products Inc., worker’s compensation Christina L. Maynard vs. Peterman LLC and Marsha P. Ryan Administrator, worker’s compensation Patricia M. Arthon vs. Marsha P. Ryan Administrator and Clermont County Educational Service Center, worker’s compensation Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC vs. Mandy Ramsey, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Tiffany A. Hoffman, foreclosure PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Liane Holcomb, et al., foreclosure Bank of New York Mellon vs. Christopher J. Williams, et al., foreclosure HSBC Bank USA NA vs. Brian K. Salyer, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Rick Cooper, et al., foreclosure Liberty Savings Bank FSB vs. Dan R. Shupe, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Andrew E. Ard and Fifth Third Bank, foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Randall L. Fender, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. James W. Nicheols and Patricia F. Nicheols, foreclosure J Robert True Treasurer of Clermont County vs. Boyer Plumbing Inc., et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. William H. Goff, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Jeffrey Q. Fry, foreclosure Bank of America NA vs. Jeffrey Vogel, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Joseph A. Palmer, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Bank vs. Wendy M. Joseph, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Mark T. Bresser, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Jason E. Kraus, et al., foreclosure National City Bank vs. William K. Burton, et al., foreclosure Deutsche Bank National Trust Company vs. Randy Ross and Patricia S. Cameron, foreclosure U.S. Bank NA ND vs. Linda Russell and Clermont County treasurer, foreclosure HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. vs. David E. Fisher, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Zachary J. House, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Deanna Kiefer, et al., foreclosure GMAC Mortgage LLC vs. Susan Jane Holaday, foreclosure Citibank NA vs. Daryl Holcomb, et al., foreclosure Cincinnati Postal Employees Credit Union Inc. vs. Kenneth P. Christoff,
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et al., foreclosure Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation vs. Paul A. Eifert, et al., foreclosure HSBC Bank USA NA vs. Matthew G. Wingo, foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Chas F. Hall II, et al., foreclosure Guardian Savings Bank FSB vs. James P. Bettle, et al., foreclosure Morequity Inc. vs. Phillip Price, et al., foreclosure Flagstar Bank FSB vs. Paul A. Woodruff, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Hearsel Gorman Jr., et al., foreclosure Midfirst Bank vs. David Little, et al., foreclosure HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. vs. Viola C. Stimec, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Robert L. Cavanagh, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Adam Hubbard, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Christopher D. Fuller, et al., foreclosure Citifinancial Inc. vs. Allan Sanders, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Don R. Grimes, et al., foreclosure JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Linda S. Kersey, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Michael Caudill and Sharon Caudill, foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Jennifer L. Shinkle, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. William C.
Able-Amos
Fred and Kara Deimling of Withamsville, Ohio and Michael and Chris Able of Batavia announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Elizabeth to Matthew Cameron Amos, son of Dr. Edward and Carol Amos of Columbus. Lauren is a 2000 graduate of Amelia High School and graduated in 2004 from College Southampton with a degree in Psychology/Biology. She is the Director of Development at Starfire. Matt is a 1997 graduate of Upper Arlington High School and a 2001 graduate of Ohio University with a degree in Business Administration. He is employed as a Real Estate Broker with Marcus & Millichap. The couple are planning an April 2010 wedding in Cincinnati, Ohio. They will reside in Oakley, Ohio.
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POLICE REPORTS Batavia, Nov. 5. Juvenile, 16, possession of drugs, Batavia, Nov. 5. Juvenile, 16, drug paraphernalia, Batavia, Nov. 5. Arthur J Fritts, 33, 1718 Parker, Milford, burglary at 4810 Olive Branch Stonelick, Batavia, Nov. 5. Sandra L Grizzell, 22, 529 Aspen Glen Apts. Apt. 208, Cincinnati, receiving stolen property at Ohio 222 and Craneschoolhouse Road, Bethel, Nov. 2. Juvenile, 14, domestic violence, Goshen, Nov. 3. Jason Allen Bradburn, 28, 5874 Monassas Run Road, Milford, breaking and entering at 1851 Rolling Hills Drive, New Richmond, Nov. 4. Juvenile, 15, theft, Felicity, Nov. 8. Juvenile, 16, theft, Felicity, Nov. 8. Matthew Organ, 33, 905 Krupp Drive, Fayetteville, driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, drug paraphernalia, possession of drugs at Ohio 131 & Ohio 727, Goshen, Nov. 4. Jeramiah C Wiederhold, 29, 1599 Sweet Gum Court, Williamsburg,
driving under ovi suspension, forgery, identity fraud _ obtain, possess, or use to hold out as other person at Ohio 32 at Half Arce Road, Williamsburg, Nov. 4. William Ferris, 26, 38 Swan, Amelia, soliciting _ solicit another for sexual activity for hire at 38 Swan Lane Amelia, Nov. 6. Juvenile, 14, assault, New Richmond, Nov. 5. Lindsay B Clepper, 26, 134 S. Union St., Bethel, falsification _ public official, mislead at 38 Swan Lane, No. 4, Amelia, Nov. 5. Mark N Konrad, 20, 1174 Deblin Drive, Milford, offenses involving underage persons _ underage consume beer intoxicating liquor at Ohio 132 and Anstaett Road, Batavia, Nov. 7. Juvenile, 14, juvenile cigarette or other tobacco products violations _ use, consume, or possess, Batavia, Nov. 6. Juvenile, 14, possession of drugs, Batavia, Nov. 6. Juvenile, 17, domestic violence, Amelia, Nov. 6. Kari Cox, 26, 2211 Lobrook Drive,
IN THE COURTS The following cases have been filed with Clermont County clerk of courts.
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Terrell, et al., foreclosure Bzak Inc. vs. Sullivan Services LLC and Shannon King, other civil Bzak Inc. vs. ORP Realty Management and Steven J. Sykes, other civil Phyllis Cooper vs. Craig Patrick and Erie Insurance Company, other civil Antonio Gary vs. SAHA Enterprises Inc., other civil Chase Bank USA NA vs. Eric W. Smith Vayo, other civil Chase Bank USA NA vs. Patricia J. Schifrin, other civil American Express vs. Richard Field, other civil Cynthia L. Foerster vs. O’Charley’s Inc., other civil Divorce Tammy S. Zugg vs. Timothy D. Zugg Dean Wood vs. Erica Wood Phillip Royse vs. Jessica Royse Patricia J. Hornsby vs. Matthew D. Hornsby Holly M. Chesney vs. Anthony M. Chesney Becky Peak vs. Steven Peak Susanna Henize vs. Keith Henize William M. Moyer Jr. vs. Melissa A. Moyer Frank J. Shockley vs. Ann M. Shockley Kenneth C. Meyers vs. Wanda L. Smith LEGAL NOTICE 1628 ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF BETHEL, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009 (Increase to Grant Memorial Fund $3575), adopted 11/09/2009 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 518598 LEGAL NOTICE The folowing Storage unit(s) from Stronghold of Eastgate will be sold at public auction by Don Bates Auctioneers, at 758 Old State Route 74, Ohio Cincinnati 45245 on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. and will continue until all units are sold. The unit numbers, names and last know addresses are as follows: Unit L. 0 3 6 , Christy Byrd, 1154 Beechridge Ct., Batavia, Ohio 45103 and Unit 073, Kim ball W. Holmes, 4659 Elmont Dr. Ohio Cincinnati, 45245 7568
Paula Held vs. Joe B. Held Maria Gilkison vs. Donald Gilkison Richard J. Saylor vs. Sherri L. Saylor
Amelia, endangering children at 3316 Meadow Green Court, Amelia, Nov. 7. Marc J Hodge, 20, 2024 River Birch Drive, Amelia, domestic violence at 2024 River Birch Drive, Amelia, Nov. 7. Amy Rapp, 40, 74 Church Street, Amelia, failure to confine a canine at 74 Church St., Amelia, Nov. 8.
Incidents/investigations Bigamy
At 689 Hopewell Road, Felicity, July 23.
Burglary
At 3531 Inez Ave., Bethel, Nov. 5. At 1111 Ohio 133, Bethel, Nov. 9. At 2515 Oak Corner Road, Bethel, Nov. 7.
At 2698 Ohio Pike, Bethel, Nov. 4.
Criminal trespass
At 1111 Ohio 133, Bethel, Nov. 9.
Identity fraud
At 3022 South Bantam Road, Bethel, Nov. 5.
Menacing
At 304 Mrytle Ave., Bethel, Nov. 2.
Receiving stolen property
At Ohio 222 and Craneschoolhouse Road, Bethel, Nov. 2.
Theft
At 1508 Henson Road, Bethel, Nov. 2. At 1953 Antioch Road, Hamersville, Nov. 2. At 2784 South Bantam Road, Bethel, Nov. 3. At 3309 Ohio 774, Bethel, Nov. 2. At 3512 Franklin, Felicity, Nov. 4.
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Lawrence E. Iram vs. Elaine M. Iram Cathlene Ann Osie vs. Gregory Charles Osie II Kimberly Leahy vs. Robert S. Leahy Michelle A. Barnett vs. David A. Barnett Susan Della Deiters vs. James Robert Deiters Becky J. Taylor vs. John Taylor Lisa Sears vs. Rob Sears Quinn Ryan Shamblin vs. Alicia Christine Dawn Shamblin William R. Leen vs. Andrea L. Leen Emily Day vs. Michael Day Greg W. Harmon vs. Rosa L. Harmon Ronald Seibert vs. Linda Lou Seibert
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. Robert Anthony Balon, 23, 1299 Brooke Ave., Cincinnati, receiving
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LEGAL NOTICE Sheena Hatfield F42 2943 Clemons Farms Rd., Bethel, OH 45106; Vern Henson G84 695 Milford Hills Drive, Milford, OH 45150; Keith A. Patton G30, 4593 Summerside Road, Apt. 36, CIncinnati, OH 45244; Ben Sayre F30 534 Old St. Rt. 74 CIncinnati, OH 45244; Richard C. Hamilton F 15, 5685 Tricounty Hwy, Sardinia, OH 45171; Curtis L. Moore B27, 125 Starling Rd., Apt 2, Bethel, OH 45106. You are hereby notified that your personal belongings stored at Eastside Storage, 4400 St. Rt. 222, Ste. A, Batavia, OH 45103; 715 Cincinnati Batavia Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45245; 1170 Ohio Pike, Amelia, OH 45102, will be sold for payment due. 1001517578
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HOLIDAY VENDER EVENT Friendship Lutheran Church 1300 White Oak Rd., Amelia Sunday Nov. 22, 11:30-2:30p • Entertaining At Home • Tastefully Simple • Partylite Candles • Thirty-One Gifts • Usborne Books • Scentsy-wickless candles • Lia Sophia Jewelry Proceeds Benefit Church & Out Reach Programs.
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DEATHS Charles Edward Dickison
cousins. Services were Nov. 10 at the Felicity Cemetery.
Charles “Chuck” Edward Dickison, 53, of Felicity died Nov. 4. Survived by wife, Jeanette Cathey Dickison; daughter, Lucinda Dickison; parents, Virgil and Nelle Dickison; brother, James Dickison; sister, Cathy Dickison; and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews and
Roberta Montgomery
Roberta Montgomery, 86, of West Palm Beach, Fla., and formerly of Bethel died Nov. 8. Survived by sons, William (Janet) Pack Jr., Dan (Nancy) Pack and Jerry (Lori) Pack; daughters, Sharon
(Dusty) Kiser and Cheryl Pack; brother, Bernice Chadwick; 15 grandchildren, and several greatgrandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by son, Steven (Freddie) Pack; parents, Bert and Daisy (nee Felts) Chadwick; and brother, Marshall Chadwick. Services were Nov. 13 at Bethel Pentecostal Church of God.
REAL ESTATE Clermont County real estate transfer information is provided as a public service by the office of Clermont County Auditor Linda L. Fraley.
FELICITY VILLAGE
811 Light Street, Jeanette Garrison to Ronald & Peggy Bullock, $10,000.
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP 3433 Smyrna Road, Carole & Lawrence Hartley Jr. to Jeanne Murphy & Brittany Stepaniak, $85,000.
TATE TOWNSHIP
Ohio 232, Robert Taylor to Richard
Carmosino, 28.4630 acre, $268,000.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
758 Maple Creek Road, Goldie Wells to James Bargo, 1.7700 acre, $6,000.
IN THE COURTS From B7 stolen property, forgery, Union Township Police Department. Stanley C. Bussell Jr., 39, 4556 New Market Court, Batavia, receiving stolen property, forgery, Union Township Police Department. Alaina Lee Williams, 28, receiving stolen property, forgery, Union Township Police Department. Krystle Renee Cramer, 23, receiving stolen property, forgery, Union Township Police Department. Arthur James Fritts, 33, burglary, grand theft of a firearm, theft, Union Township Police Department. Jacob E. Bradford, 20, 74 Lucy Creek #7, Amelia, trafficking in marijuana, Union Township Police Department. Dora L. Bryant, 27, 101 Edgecombe Drive Apt. 10, Milford, illegal processing of drug document, Milford Police. Gregory Scott Collett, 28, 463 Pedretti Ave., Delhi, non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement.
Amber Hill, 25, 1299 Grants Pass Lane, Amelia, non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Steven Scott Young, 36, 2042 Cameron Crossing, Loveland, non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Randall Parsons, 37, 865 Greenbriar Road, Hillsboro, non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Randy T. Miller, 26, 3290 Niagra Road, Cincinnati, non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Gregory C. Schaefer, 39, abduction, assault, Loveland Police. Brian England, 32, 4567 Treeview Court, Batavia, failure to appear, Prosecutor’s Office.
Appeals
The following decisions were rendered through the Twelfth District Court of Appeals. Interested per-
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Area companies support United Way United Way of Greater Cincinnati - Eastern Area, has raised $1,293,280. “We want to thank everyone in the community – individuals, companies, schools, government offices – everyone who contributed,” said Marvin A. Blade, assistant dean, UC Clermont, and chair of the campaign that covers Brown and Clermont counties. “Our economic situation continues to have a major impact on the number of people seeking help,” he said. “Many of those seeking help are doing so for the first time. Calls to United Way 211, the community’s 24/7 connection to needed services, are at an all-time high. With the community’s support, United Way will be able to continue helping ensure children are prepared for kindergarten, youth achieve success in school and life, families are financially stable, and people are
healthy and independent.” • The Midland Company in Batavia Township is among the region-wide United Way of Greater Cincinnati campaign’s top supporters. Raising a total of $484,325, it is ranked 16 among the Top 25, representing companies and organizations that made giving back to the community a top priority. These corporations are leaders in their industries and in philanthropic giving. Midland added a Jail and Bail to its special events, and held a breakfast that doubled the number of Emerging Leaders Society contributors. • TQL in Union Township, had 274 new donors who contributed $18,656; TQL’s total amount raised was $118,554. • Employees at PPG Industries in Milford raised $10,763, a 26-percent increase over its 2008 amount, with an 18-percent increase in participation.
NEWSMAKERS Top Dispatcher
Ohio State Highway Patrol Dispatcher Rebel Martin has been selected for the 2009 Ohio State Highway Patrol Telecommunications Award at the Batavia Communications Center. The selection of Martin is in recognition of outstand-
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There is a joke among friends here, “It’s a Phoenix that has risen from the ashes. ”When Charles and Allison Hahn Sobieck purchased the property at 502 North Main Street (in Somerset, Kentucky), there was a lot of work to be done, to say the least. With the vision of a B & B and a home in ruins, there were little choices. The dilapidated structure was removed, then reconstructed as it had been in the 1850’s. It’s a brand new home. A bit of an unusual concept for a bed and breakfast. “We reconstructed the home from scratch. This gave us the benefit of designing every amenity possible along the way, ”said Allison Sobieck, owner. Every room is equipped with many amenities you don’t often find in a traditional bed and breakfast, but rather a fine hotel. Every room has a full sized closet with a pair of micro-fiber robes hanging in them, 400- count Egyptian cotton sheets, cable TV with DVD players, queen sized beds, and a host of other things. For instance, 2 rooms have gas fireplaces and 3 rooms have whirlpool tubs. We even offer many add on amenities such as massage, dinner, flowers, etc…
The PPG corporate gift was $4,000, a 14-percent increase over last year. “We also want to thank all the companies participating in Community Care Days,” said Blade. A total of 153 companies completed projects at 90 agencies and community partners, resulting in a savings to agencies of more than $440,000. PPG took part in Community Care Days for the first time this year, with employees donating a day to complete some major work on the home and yard of an area older adult through Clermont Senior Services, a United Way agency partner. For individuals not part of workplace campaigns, United Way’s microsite, www.wecanliveunited.org, is available for those who would like to use it. Contributions also can be sent to United Way at 2085 James Sauls Drive, Suite B, Batavia, Ohio 45103.
BONITA SPRINGS. Weekly, monthly, seasonal condo rentals. Beautiful 1 br across from beach, 2 br at Bonita Bay w/shuttle to beach, 3 br on golf course. 513-779-3936
CLEARWATER - Indian Rocks Beach 2br, 2ba Gulf Front condo. Heated pool, balcny. Call for holi day specials! 513-771-1373, 2603208 www.go-qca.com/condo
SIESTA KEY Condos 2 & 3 bedrm, 2 bath, directly on world-famous Crescent Beach. Owner offers Great Winter Specials! 847-931-9113
VENICE ISLAND • Cozy 1 BR apt. in 2 family; separate facilities, porch & entrance. One blk to beach & golf. Non-smokers, no pets. Jan-Feb-Mar/ $3750 or $1300/mo. 941-488-1845
A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com A Beautiful Luxury Log Cabin Resort minutes from Dollywood & Pigeon Forge! Great amenities, pet friendly cabins. Excellent rates! Call now or visit us online www.hiddenspringsresort.com 1-888-HSR-TENN (477-8366)
TENNESSEE CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617 GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com
GATLINBURG Festival of Lights Luxury cabins on trout streams. 4 nts/$333.33 • 5 nts/$444.44 (excludes holidays). Decorated for Christmas! 800-404-3370 countryelegancecabins.com
www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618
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