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The event included the announcement of the “Skyline for Life” Sweepstakes winner. Edward Davidson of Amelia won “Skyline for Life” after entering the online sweepstakes at www.skylinechili.com. “We eat at Skyline fairly often and they had a contest where they give you the scratch-offs and you enter in the code on their Web site ... I entered the code, but I had no idea I would win,” he said. FULL STORY, A2

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The Mt. Carmel Committee for Change has helped get streetlights, banners and flower pots in Mt. Carmel. They also have worked with the township to condemn the old Parker's Pub and get the county to repave Old Ohio 74. From left are Josh Neff, CIA of Cincy; Mike Weigel, Dawn Management; Barry Sheatzley, Sheatzley’s Hilltop Service; Tim Dietsch, Dietsch Insurance Agency; and Bryan Free, Dawn Management. They are all active members of the Mt. Carmel Committee for Change.

Mt. Carmel changes By Kellie Geist

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You might not notice if you haven’t watched the progress in Mt. Carmel, but for those who live there and those who own businesses on Old Ohio 74, the changes are dramatic. In the last few years, the Mt. Carmel Committee for Change has worked with the Union Township administration and the Clermont County Engineer’s Office to make a number of positive changes in the area: The main drag now has streetlights, banners and flower pots and the county is repaving Old Ohio 74 and installing sidewalks. “A lot of those are things you don’t really think about beforehand, but now that’s it’s been done, it’s huge,” said Barry Sheatzley, owner of Sheatzley’s Hilltop Service. “When we started working on all of this, we were optimistic, but, with the economy and everything, we weren’t sure what would happen ... The township and the county have really come through.”

A number of storm water and sewage improvements also have been made and the Union Township Police Department recently put up signs for the area’s community block watch program. Union Township Planning Director and Assistant Administrator Cory Wright approached the group of residents and business owners a few years ago and encouraged them to work together to get the ball rolling. Since then, Wright and the committee have had frequent meetings to discuss short-, medium- and long-term goals and issues in the community. “We started with several small projects and just took it from there ... It’s an ongoing collaboration between the business owners and the township,” Wright said. Most recently, the Union Township trustees declared the old Parker’s Pub as a nuisance. The property owners obtained a demolition permit and soon will be tearing the building down, Wright said. “I believe all the efforts of the committee have had a positive

impact on the community,” Wright said. Committee leader Mike Weigel said he’s very happy with the progress and is looking forward to Mt. Carmel’s future. “Obviously, we want more and better, but, in reality, we’ve done really well and have accomplished many of our goals,” Weigel said. “When we started, Mt. Carmel wasn’t bad, but it was going downhill. We’re just trying to bring it back up.” “I really appreciated all the work (Union Township) has done for us. It’s amazing how far we’ve gotten in such a short amount of time,” Weigel said. Since the revitalization work, new businesses have opened their doors in Mt. Carmel including a dry cleaners, cheerleading and dance studio, insurance agency and Buffalo Wings and Rings. Weigel said he’s not sure what the next step in revitalizing the area will be, but he said the committee will continue to work on improving and promoting Mt. Carmel.

Trustees ask for road name change The Batavia Township trustees Oct. 6 decided to ask the county to change the name of a 1,200-foot section of Mt. Holly Road to Chapel Road. Township Administrator Rex Parsons said a small section of Chapel Road between Ohio 132

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and Ohio 222 changes to Mt. Holly Road when it intersects with Mt. Holly Road from the south. This causes confusion by rescue and fire workers and delivery drivers. Residents who live along the section of road think of it as

Chapel Road, he said. Chapel Road is township maintained, but Mt. Holly Road is county maintained, so the name change must be approved by the county. The change would not affect county maintenance.

While the county’s government offices have cut their travel and training expenses this year, the Clermont County commissioners are going to continue to watch those expenditures. The commissioners discussed travel and training in a work sess i o n Wednesday, Sept. 23. “In these economic The t i m e s , commissioners should we be traveling agreed to traincontinue to keep and ing? If the a close eye on answer is ‘yes,’ then what is being we need a spent on travel policy to say what is and training in acceptable,” each of the said Comcounty offices missioner S c o t t Croswell. County Administrator David Spinney provided a breakdown of the travel and training expenditures since 2006. In 2006, all of the county departments combined spent $542,645 on travel and training. The following year, that number dropped to $499,189. In 2008, the cost was $423,746. As of Sept. 22, the county has spent $259,590 on travel and training this year. While the commissioners, in the end, decided not to draft a policy restricting travel and training, they did agree to continue to keep a close eye on what is being spent on travel and training in each of the county offices. “We aren’t going to put a regulation on training and travel, but we will be watching it and we’ll have another update at the end of the year,” said Commissioner Ed Humphrey. “It appears to me that the trend is conservative, but we need to continue to monitor that.” As part of this, the board rescinded its approval to send 25 employees to attend the Get Motivated Business Seminar downtown Oct. 6. The total cost would not have exceeded $283.65. Those employees would be allowed to go to the seminar if they paid for themselves and took personal time, the commissioners said. Regardless of the cost associated with the seminar, Croswell said it is important to look closely at all travel and training requests. “Once we start furloughs or laying people off, whatever money we spend on these things, it’s not the board paying for it, it’s the employees,” Croswell said.

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Amelia resident Davidson wins Skyline chili for life Hundreds gathered downtown as Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory proclaimed Thursday, Oct. 8, “Skyline Chili Day” in Cincinnati. Skyline Chili, a local culinary icon, celebrated its 60th anniversary Thursday with a party on Fountain Square. “It all started with Nicholas Lambrinides’ dream to share his delicious Greek recipes with family and friends,” said Alan Riney, Skyline Chili’s vice president of marketing. “Now, 60 years later, Skyline Chili is a hometown favorite with fans around the world.” The event included the announcement of the “Skyline for Life” Sweepstakes winner. Edward

Davidson of Amelia won “Skyline for Life” after entering the online sweepstakes at www.skylinechili.com. “We eat at Skyline fairly often and they had a contest where they give you the scratch-offs and you enter in the code on their Web site ... I entered the code, but I had no idea I would win,” he said. Davidson participated in the event on Fountain Square, along with the other contest finalists including Patrick Brinker of Cincinnati, Bill Griffiths of New Richmond, Matt Arnold of Covington, Jared Sayre of Huber Heights and Kassidy Bell of Anderson, Ind. The five other finalists each won “Skyline for a

being part of the anniversary,” Davidson said. In addition to the grand prize and Skyline for a Year winners, Skyline gave away thousands of gift cards and 60th anniversary Tshirts during the contest. The celebration also included Skyline Chili franchisees Jeff Cornwell, John Lambrinides, Mike Zang and Mike Misleh presenting a $10,000 donation to the FreestoreFoodbank. The donation was made possible by the collaboration of local Skyline owners, managers and staff. They recently hosted Community Night, a city-wide fundraising event. “Skyline has been so fortunate to have such loyal customers over

Year.” Skyline had more than 100,000 people enter the “Skyline for Life” online sweepstakes during August and September. Davidson said he and his wife we’re sure if they were going to take the $500 yearly Skyline gift cards or $5,000 cash that he could choose for his prize. “We’re still thinking about that, what we want to do,” Davidson said. “We like Skyline, but I don’t know if we can eat that much of it.” If they do choose the gift cards, the Davidsons will be spending it on four-ways with onions at the Skyline on the corner of MerwinTen Mile Road and Ohio Pike. “We appreciate winning and

the years and it was important for us to give back to the community in some way,” said Jeff Cornwell, who owns restaurants in West Chester and Liberty townships. “The funds collected during Community Night are going directly to help those in need.” During the event, hundreds of Skyline fans gathered to celebrate the restaurant’s anniversary and enjoyed 60-cent cheese coneys on the Square. Q102’s Jeff Thomas served as the event’s emcee and the Moeller High School Marching Band was on hand to entertain the crowd. For more information about Skyline Chili, visit www.skylinechili.com.

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Clermont Institute of Performing Arts Concert Choir and Mixed Choirs, the Glen Este Chorus, the Serendipity Bells and West Clermont By Request. The Glen Este chorus is a new group of students, as well as the mixed choirs, and By Request is only into its third year of existence. Fueled by an excellent rating at the OMEA state

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Amelia to host homecoming Amelia High School will hold their annual homecoming festivities Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17. The events will kick off with the homecoming parade. The parade will leave at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, from Amelia Elementary School, 5 E. Main St. The homecoming theme this year is “Please don’t stop

the music” and each class will have a float in that theme. The freshmen will have a rock float, the sophomores will have a country float, the juniors will have a techno-pop float and the seniors will have a disco float. The floats will be judged during half-time of the homecoming game. The homecoming game against

Walnut Hills High School will start at 7:30 p.m. Also during half-time, the court will be presented and the homecoming king and queen will be announced. This year’s homecoming court is as follows: The homecoming dance will be from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.

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Drug sweep results in arrests By John Seney

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Thirteen people have been arrested as the result of an investigation into illegal drug activities in Pierce Township. Pierce Township Chief Col. James Smith said the arrests came after a six-month undercover investigation into drug trafficking. The operation – designated “Sterilized Karen Little Pierce” – involved members of the Pierce Township Police Department, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office deputies and agents from the Clermont County Narcotics Unit. Those arrested were indicted by the Clermont County Grand Jury for various narcotics related offenses. A total of 24 individuals were indicted for 50 offenses, and warTimothy Cornwell rants were issued for their arrest. Nine people were arrested on Thursday, Oct. 8, and four more were arrested Friday, Oct. 9. The attempt to find and arrest the 11 suspects still at large will continue. According to the sheriff’s office and Clermont County Prosecutor’s Office, those arrested so far are: Deborah Alsept-Carr, 46, of Colthar Road in Bethel; Sally Back-BenHeather Pollock hase, 40, of Leads Road in Amelia; Frank Barnhart, 23, of Will O EE Drive in Pierce Township; Lora Brock, 23, of Georgetown; Rodney Garrett, 26, of Ohio Pike in Amelia; Maurice Stearns, 29, of Ohio Pike in Amelia; Robert Tarter, 28, of Ludlow Circle in Pierce Township; William Willhoff, 37, of Ohio Pike in Amelia; Theresa Woolsey, 33, of Scenic Drive in Ohio Township; Preston Preston Denney Denney, 21, of Culver Court in Amelia; Karen Little, 28, of Georgetown; Heather Pollock, 30, of Oakwood Drive in Amelia; and Timothy Cornwell, 27, of Ohio Pike in Amelia. The names of those not yet arrested were not released. Sheriff A.J. Rodenberg said the illegal activity that was the focus of the investigation included the sale, transportation and possession of narcotics and prescription drugs, including heroin, cocaine, morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone and marijuana.

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AMELIA – The Amelia Area Historical Society is hosting an exhibit at the Amelia Library Oct. 19 through Oct. 24 during normal library hours. The exhibit features historical information about Amelia and the surrounding area.

Blood drive

PIERCE TWP. – The police department is sponsoring a blood drive Oct. 19 in honor of a young cancer survivor. Police Chief Col. James Smith said the blood drive originally was held several years ago to help Rebecca Bennett, the young daughter of Pierce Police Lt. Michael Bennett. Rebecca had leukemia and needed massive blood transfusions.

Junk days

UNION TWP. – The annual fall Junk Days will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, and Friday, Oct. 24, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Drop-off will be behind the police department at 4312 Glen Este-Withamsville Road. Items can include furniture, clothing and appliances, including refrigerators and air conditioners. The service department will not accept tires, batteries, used motor oil, paints, haz-

ardous waste, yard waste, home oil tanks or insulation. For more information, contact the Union Township Service Department at 753-2221.

Fundraiser

WILLIAMSBURG – The Fire Department Auxiliary will hold a photography fund-raiser Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8, at the firehouse, 915 W. Main St. in Williamsburg. Proceeds will help purchase an awning for the Williamsburg Fire Department’s Rehab Bus, which is used at fire scenes for emergency services personnel. Representatives for Fire and Rescue 911 Portrait Studio will be contacting Williamsburg residents in upcoming weeks.

Celebrate, cookout

MT. CARMEL – The Born Learning Trail is hosting a first-year anniversary celebration and cookout from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Mount Carmel Park in Union Township, behind LaRosa’s. Employees of The Midland Co. and Total Quality Logistics will assist families using the trail. Union Township fire, parks, police departments also will be on hand. The events and food are free.

Additional community partners will be on hand to provide information: 4C for Children, Child Focus, Help Me Grow, United Way 211, United Way Success By 6 and YWCA of Greater Cincinnati. Born Learning trails offer fun, physical activities that turn everyday moments into learning opportunities for area children. For more information on Born Learning, see www.uwgc.org.

Garden club meets

The Mount Carmel Garden Club will meet at noon Friday, Oct. 16, at the Union Township Civic Center on Aicholtz Road in the Eastgate area. Blanche Tallant and Judy Stanley will demonstrate how to make door decorations. Visitors are welcome. Contact 984-9993 for additional information.

CCHS October Meeting

The Clermont County Historical Society will meet at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, in room S143 at Clermont College, 4200 Clermont College Drive in Batavia. The featured speaker will be Tom Schmitgall. Schmitgall is a collector of old postcards and he has thousands. He will share with the group the postcards he has collected of Clermont County.

The meeting is free and open to the public.

Library history display

During the month of October the Clermont County Historical Society will have a display at the Felicity Library. This display highlights the 35 historical markers installed through out Clermont County during the county’s bicentennial in 2000. The display is open to the public free of charge during the regular library hours.

Joint project

The Clermont County Collaborative of Historical Organizations and the Clermont County commissioners have a joint project on Clermont County history. The commissioners installed a display case in the lobby of the administration building, 101 E. Main St. in Batavia. Each month a different Clermont County historical organization will have a display on county history. For the month of October, the Clermont County Genealogical Society will have a display. The display is open to the public free of charge during the regular hours of the administration building.

Museum open house

The Clermont County Historical Society and Harmony Hill Association (Williamsburg Historical Society) museums will be open to the public from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Nov. 7. The museums are at Harmony Hill, 299 S. Third St. in Williamsburg. The Harmony Hill Association display features William Lytle, Father of Clermont County, and Williamsburg’s history. The Clermont County Historical Society archives will be open for research of Clermont County history. Also at the site is the Lytle Diary House, the oldest building in Clermont County. There is no admission charge.

Milford home tour

The Greater Milford Area Historical Society (GMAHS) is hosting the 12th Historic Homes of Milford Tour from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. This is the first historic Milford home tour to be offered by GMAHS since 2001. Tickets are $20 per person, available at the Row House Gallery of 211 Main St., Promont House Museum at 906 Main St. and at the tour houses the day of the tour. For further information, call Promont at 248-0324.

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UNION TWP. – Halloween will be observed from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Officers will be at the Union Township Police Department, 4312 Glen EsteWithamsville Road, to give out candy, and officers in patrol cars will have treats with them. Also, the fire department will send fire trucks out into the neighborhoods to distribute treats.

Rebecca is in remission and no longer needs the transfusions, but the blood drive, in conjunction with Hoxworth Blood Center, has become an annual event in her honor. “It benefits everyone,” Smith said of the blood drive. “It’s for the good of the community.” This year’s event will be from noon to 2:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at the Pierce Township Fire Department, 950 Locust Corner Road. Smith asks that donors call Lt. Bryan Burke to 9472025 to make a reservation or for more information. He said reservations were preferred, but walk-ins also will be accepted.

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Clermont budget down 10 percent maintain this reserve,” said Commissioner Bob Proud. “In the event of a catastrophic event, those reserve funds would be crucial when it comes to recovery. It would ensure that local government continues to operate even in the toughest times.” “We must make tough decisions today to protect the long-term stability of county government. Clermont County is in better financial shape than other counties in the area because of our conservative budget decisions in the past. Nonetheless these cuts are critical to the financial welfare of county government and it’s citizens,” said Commissioner Scott Croswell.

Local option issues on ballot in Clermont Co. In Union Township Precinct V, Issue 13 is a request by Sam’s Club, 815 Clepper Lane, seeking the sale of wine and mixed beverages Sundays between the hours of 10 a.m. and midnight. The business is a holder of a D-6 liquor permit authorizing the off-premise sale, at retail, of wine and mixed beverages, as currently allowed Monday through Saturday and Sundays. Also in Union Township Precinct V, Issue 14 is a request by Walmart Supercenter, 4370 Eastgate Square Drive, seeking the sale of wine and mixed beverages Sundays between the hours of 10 a.m. and midnight. The business is a holder of a D-6 liquor permit authorizing the off-premise sale, at retail, of wine and mixed beverages, as currently allowed Monday through Saturday and Sun-

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Several local option issues are on the ballot in Clermont County. In Pierce Township Precinct H, Issue 10 is a petition by Walmart Supercenter, 1815 Ohio Pike, seeking permission for the sale of wine and mixed beverages Sundays between the hours of 10 a.m. and midnight. The business is a holder of a D6 liquor permit authorizing the off-premise sale, at retail, of wine and mixed beverages, as currently allowed Monday through Saturday and Sundays.In Union Township Precinct H, Issue 12 is a request by Big Mike’s Gas N Go, 1147 Marian Drive, seeking the sale of beer and wine and mixed beverages Sundays between the hours of 10 a.m. and midnight. The business is an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit authorizing off-premise sales.

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reduced levels of property conveyance fees, and reductions in revenue from the state, Clermont County is going from a $51.7 general fund operating budget in 2009 to a targeted $46.6 million budget for 2010. “There is no way to meet that number without making cuts,” said Commissioner Ed Humphrey. “For BCC departments, we are looking at $2.2 million in operating reductions. We’re looking at many options to get to that number including furloughs, layoffs, attrition and limiting services.” The commissioners would like to maintain a 25percent fund balance, amounting to around $12 million. “It is important that we

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This week, the Clermont County Commissioners sent other elected county officials the 2010 appropriations numbers. Overall, they reflect a 10 percent reduction from 2009 levels. It will be up to individual elected officials to determine how they will meet the numbers given; if they cannot operate statutorily within the numbers, they are invited to attend a commissioner’s session in October to explain their need for additional money. The commissioners will take all concerns into account before they finalize the 2010 appropriations, possibly in late November. As a result of a decline in investment earnings, a drop in sales tax receipts,

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This election season, to make sure every race for township trustee, village council, school board and city council is covered, the Community Press will place one question and answer from each candidate in the paper. Readers are asked to see all questions and answers of the Pierce Township trustee and New Richmond village council candidates at Cincinnati.com/piercetownship, Cincinnati.com/amelia or Cincinnati.com/newrichmond.

New Richmond council candidates discuss issues There are four candidates running for New Richmond Village Council. They were asked: 1. Why are you running for the New Richmond Village Council? 2. What are some major issues facing the village and how would you deal with them if elected? Rick Hilt 1. I feel that the village is faced with several serious issues as a result of the severe economic downturn and also the deregulation of utilities which occurred many years ago. Because of

my previous council experience as well as my life and work experiences I believe I can continue to serve New Richmond well as a member of council. 2. The single biggest issue is financial due to utility deregulation which has caused the village to lose much revenue since 2006. Our revenue loss will average approximately $37,000 less each year from now until 2017 when the total revenue to the village will be about $262,000 less than what we received in 2005 and at the same time we have to deal with the

normal cost increases associated with maintaining services to village residents. I think it is unfair to ask the property owners to pay more property taxes to solve this problem since our property tax rates are already higher than the surrounding townships. An earnings tax would be a more fair way to make up the revenue losses since it would include those that earn their living in the village but do not live here and I will work with other members of council to move in that direction. Another issue is the economic development of the

community. Although we have added several subdivisions to the community, their development has been slowed dramatically by the recession and this impacts the village in a number of ways. It reduces the amount of property taxes that can be collected and also the number of potential customers for our local businesses. With pay cuts, pay freezes and high unemployment there are fewer dollars available for people to spend in our town. As a council member, I will work with the mayor, council and our business community to alle-

viate as many of these economic problems as possible. Richard Mathews 1. I am running for village council in order to give service to my community and to protect the interests of every citizen and every business and to be a voice on council for lower taxes and less government intrusion in the lives of residents. Also, to promote the village in order to attract new business. 2. The obvious major issue today is the need for increased revenue in order to meet basic budgetary needs. The deregulation of

Beckjord power station is the underlying problem with New Richmond’s budget. Therefore, I would propose to investigate a possible Joint Economic Development District with Pierce Township involving the area around Beckjord power station. This “district” would promote new industry in and around Beckjord. Earnings taxes would be collected in order keep village residents from paying any tax increase due to deregulation. Vinnie Cochran and Nicholas Wolf did not respond.

Pierce Twp. candidates concerned about development Three candidates are running for two seats available as a Pierce Township trustee. Daniel Owings filed a petition to run, but has withdrawn from the race. His name will appear on the ballot, but votes for him will not count. The Community Press asked each of the candidates to answer three questions. Their responses are: Bonnie Batchler Q: How do you feel the township is handling planning and development issues? A: I feel there is a need for responsible planning and development, however, I also feel there is room for improvement to our current

direction. I have not a l w a y s agreed with t h e approaches and some of the decisions Batchler that have been made over the past four years. I have worked to express what I know to be in the best interests of the residents of Pierce Township on planning and development decisions. I believe corrections need to be made in the fiscal management and administration of the way in which the board of trustees currently operates. I will continue to propose my recommendations on these issues. We have made advances in

critical areas, such as rewriting the zoning resolution and intend to revise the land use plan. We have also held meetings with other townships for input on land development. In summary, there has been some progress made, but, additional work and dialogue is needed to establish a more desirable direction for the residents of the township. Christopher Knoop Q: How do you feel the township is handling planning and development issues? A: The township is on a wise course, I believe, in its approach to planning and development, but much more needs to be done to make what

we’ve initiated effective and productive longterm. Our focus on “conservation developKnoop ment,” on the preservation and enhancement of greenspace, and on wise and sustainable economic development, are steps in the right direction but will only be effective if we all work cooperatively to combine them into a workable strategic plan. Rather than continuing to rely on increasing levies to provide the public services we all value, we need an economic model that generates new revenues and reduces the need for increased future services.

Richard Riebel Q: How do you feel the township is handling planning and development issues? A: I believe that there is possible wasteful spending in certain areas of the budget that could be adjusted pertaining to development and planning issues. I would like to see attention given to the deterioration and unsafe conditions of Cole Road and several other heavily-traveled township roads in need of ditching and shoulder repair. Other maintenance issues would be improvements pertaining to the mowing of road right-of-ways and trimming tree limbs before and after storms. I would like to applaud the maintenance

department for their diligent and efficient snow removal in the winter months. I would Riebel also like to note that once I am elected as a trustee, I am forfeiting any possibility of contract work as a general contractor on roadways for Pierce Township. I feel that my expertise will be better utilized serving the residents of our township from the trustee position. It would be an honor to be elected to serve as trustee of our township.

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Just because you can’t give raises doesn’t mean you can’t show you’re appreciation. That’s Holly Hill Elementary School Principal Nancy Parks’ motto. Parks always is looking for ways to thank her staff, especially the teachers, for their hard work. “I’m always trying to find ways to recognize my teachers. They are wonderful,” Park said. That’s why when Office Max contacted Parks to request a nomination for their “A Day Made Better” award, she jumped at the chance. The Office Max in Eastgate chose Holly Hill kindergarten teacher Brenda Fisher for the annual award. “We’ve chosen teachers at 1,100 schools around the United States to honor,” said Chuck Pitts, manager at the Office Max in Eastgate. “This is just our way of

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Holly Hill kindergarten teacher Brenda Fisher and her husband Russell check out the $1,000 worth of school supplies and merchandise Office Max gave Fisher for winning the “A Day Made Better” award. letting the teachers know they are appreciated.” Fisher was presented the

award, along with $1,000 worth of school supplies and merchandise, at a surprise assembly Tuesday, Oct. 6. Among the items Office Max donated, Fisher received a leather office chair, a Sony Cyber-shot digital camera, a new printer and a bulletin board as well as a number of smaller items such as pens, a stapler and a label maker. She was especially excited about the new chair because the chair she’s using now is more than 20 years old and, because it doesn’t raise up enough, Fisher sits on a pack of construction paper (her booster seat, as she calls it.) Fisher was surprised and excited to win the award. “This is all so wonderful, what teacher couldn’t use all this stuff,” Fisher said. “I want to accept this not only for myself, but on behalf of all the teachers at Holly Hill ... You’re all amazing.”

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Office Max awarded Brenda Fisher, a kindergarten teacher at Holly Hill Elementary School, the “A Day Made Better” award. Fisher has been teaching in the West Clermont Local School District for 34 years and at Holly Hill for 27 years. Fisher poses with her kindergarten class and three representatives from Office Max during a surprise assembly Tuesday, Oct. 6.

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Logan Shannon, center, was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in 2000. Shannon will be recognized at the Glen Este football game Friday, Oct. 16, designated as the first Coach to Cure MD. With him are his friends Joey Speigel, left, and Macon Overcast. Information about the disease will be available during the game.

Glen Este student to share information

Glen Este High School will host the first high school Coach to Cure MD football game when the Trojans play Anderson at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. Logan Shannon is a freshman honor student at Glen Este and was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in 2000. He will be recognized at half-time. “When I asked (Logan) if this was something he wanted to do, he said, ‘We have to do this Mom. Not enough people know about what Duchenne is and we have to find a cure,’” said Logan’s mom, Tyra Shannon. “Really, it’s a tremendous honor him ... He wanted to get his friends

involved.” Before and during the game, fans can pick up information about the disease and what is being done to stop it, which is a progressive muscle weakness that eventually causes the loss of mobility, wheelchair dependency and a decline in respiratory and cardiac function. There is no cure and limited therapeutic options exist. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is the most common fatal genetic disorder diagnosed during childhood and primarily affects boys across all races and cultures. For more information, visit www.CoachtoCureMD.org.

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Locust Corner Elementary Principal Julian Renner, right, is all smiles here with, from left, Locust Corner music and art teachers Paige McConnell, Tim Cook and Jeff Folkens. Renner recently received an award as the Southwest Ohio Art Education Association’s 2009 Distinguished Educator of Art Education. She was honored at a reception Oct. 1 at the Cincinnati Art Museum.

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From left, Julian Renner, principal of Locust Corner Elementary, received her award as the Southwest Ohio Art Education Association’s 2009 Distinguished Educator of Art Education from SWOAEA director Amy Louise Cholkas. Renner was honored at a reception Oct. 1 at the Cincinnati Art Museum.

Locust Corner Elementary Principal Juliann Renner recently received the Southwest Ohio Art Education Association’s 2009 Distinguished Educator of Art Education award. She was honored at a reception Oct. 1 at the Cincinnati Art Museum. Editor’s note: Juliann Renner is the sister of Community Journal Clermont Editor Theresa L. Herron.

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Batavia High School recently announced it has regained the ODE Excellent rating by meeting 12 out of 12 indicators. Here, students pose in front of their “excellent” sign at the school.

The West Clermont Local School District’s two new elementary schools started getting windows last week. At Withamsville-Tobasco and Amelia elementary schools, crews starting putting the first windows in the academic wings. They also continued to install the interior walls throughout the buildings, according to Ed Dyer, director of administrative services.

Brick veneer continued to be put on the outside of the building and the roofing contractors worked to install the trusses and metal panels on the roof, Dyer said. Also at the two buildings, the mechanical contractors finished the rough-ins on the first floors and started the rough-ins on the second floors.

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This week in soccer

• New Richmond High School boys beat Bethel-Tate High School 1-0, Oct. 3. Ritter scored the goal. New Richmond advances to 8-5 with the win. • Batavia High School boys beat Amelia High School 3-1, Oct. 3. Will Walker scored two goals and Matt Walker scored one goal for Batavia. • New Richmond girls beat Bethel-Tate High School 2-1, Oct. 3. Nicole Leen and Savannah Glenn scored New Richmond’s goals. • Batavia boys shut out Goshen High School 3-0, Oct. 5. Luke Bradburn scored two goals and Zach Hargis scored one goal. Nolan O’Brien made one save for Batavia. • Amelia High School girls shut out Mt. Healthy High School 9-0, Oct. 5. Paige Spencer scored three goals and Megan Mentzel, Andrea Bresser, Allysia Gonzalez, Emily Schultz, Kymmy Simon and Tabner each scored one goal. Amelia advances to 3-72 with the win. • Batavia boys shut out Georgetown 8-0, Oct. 6. O’Brian made one save for Batavia. Matt Walker scored three goals, Will Walker scored two goals and Zach Hargis, Matt Smith and Timmy Knauer each scored one goal. Batavia advances to 12-0-2 with the win. • New Richmond girls shut out Clermont Northeastern 20, Oct. 6. Noelle Schickling and Cassie Grooms scored the goals. New Richmond advances to 9-4-1 with the win. • Batavia girls shut out Georgetown 6-0, Oct. 6. Holly Harris scored four goals and Morgan Turner and Becca Fink each scored one goal. Batavia advances to 7-4-2 with the win. • Glen Este High School boys beat Western Hills High School 11-1, Oct. 7. Dwangwong Seol scored two goals and Ryan Apel, Matt Grau, Caleb Walker, Stephen Vetter, Brian Nwaobasi, Tyler Curtice, Benz and Cody Meyer each scored one goal for Glen Este. • Northwest High School girls tied with Glen Este 3-3, Oct. 7. Tori Velten scored two goals and Corti Pullens scored one goal for Glen Este. Glen Este advances to 2-9-1 with the tie.

This week in cross country

• Glen Este High School’s Michelle Thomas came in first at the St. Xavier Invitational in Division I with a time of 18:09, Oct. 3. As a team, Glen Este finished 15th with a score of 400.

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The McNicholas High School football team is riding a two-game win streak heading into an Oct. 16 home game against Carroll at Anderson. The Rockets are coming off their highest point total of the season after a 45-22 win over Purcell Marian. “I think we’re getting better every week,” head coach Steve Klonne said. “We are running the ball well and getting to the outside more and we just need to keep getting better.” The Rockets have now won three of their last four games heading into the match-up with Carroll. Even coming off a big win, Klonne said there are still some areas that need improvement for McNick. “Our consistency needs to improve,” he said. “We haven’t turned the ball over four times in one game all year and then we had four turnovers against Purcell. Our defense also gave up some big plays.” At the same time, there were some big positives in the win over Purcell. “Our special teams played better than they have all year and our defense came up with four interceptions, which helped put us in some good positions,” he said. The Rockets have been led by quarterback Matt Staubach and fullback Patrick Fitzgerald. “We ran the ball well in the second half against Purcell and that made a big difference,” he said. “Our fullback does a good job and Matt just makes bad plays good. He has made some big runs for us and he’s just a big-play kid.” Staubach and Fitzgerald have combined for almost 1,000 yards rushing through the first seven games of the season. While the Rockets need to be more consistent, they have to feel good about scoring in bunches against Purcell Marian as McNick heads into the home stretch of the season. The Rockets pulled

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Batavia freshman Ryan Gormley finds a seam in the game against Goshen.

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McNick’s Chase Bauer brings down Purcell Marian receiver Donovan Brown. The Rockets’ defense played well against Purcell as McNick won 45-22 Oct. 10.

above .500 with the win over Purcell (4-3) and their 45 point total was the highest since the season opening 28-21 win over Indian Hill Aug. 28. McNick plays Carroll on Oct. 16 at Anderson at 7:30 p.m.

New Richmond 54, East Clinton 20

New Richmond and Goshen (5-2, 2-0) lock horns in week eight with the winner taking the driver’s seat in the Southern Buckeye Conference American Division standings. The Lions host Goshen at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. New Richmond improved to 7-0 with a 2-0 record in the SBC with its week-seven win over East

Clinton, 54-20. Junior quarterback Garrett Myers led New Richmond with three touchdowns and 68 yards rushing on 11 carries against East Clinton. Senior fullback Andrew Nealan added a touchdown and 109 yards rushing on 13 carries. Brandon Branson led the Lions’ defense with six tackles for a loss and three forced fumbles. New Richmond’s defense returned two interceptions for touchdowns during the win over East Clinton.

Goshen 50, Batavia 0 Blanchester 24, Williamsburg 7

With less than four miles seperating the schools, the annual rivalry between Batavia and Williamsburg heats up in week eight. The Bulldogs play host to the Wildcats at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 16. Batavia fell to 2-5 with its week-seven loss to Goshen, 50-0, marking the third-consecutive week the Bulldogs were shutout. Batavia last scored points during its week-four win over Clermont Northeastern, 21-20. Since the win, Batavia has suffered big losses to West Carrollton (34-0), New Richmond (46-0) and Goshen (50-0) while failing to post points. Goshen junior Jamie Ashcraft led the Warriors with two touchdowns and 115 yards rushing on nine carries. Goshen senior Matt Arnold hauled in two touchdown receptions from junior quarterback Alex Owens. Williamsburg dropped to 1-6 as the Wildcats fell in week seven to Blanchester, 24-7.

Cody Geer of Batavia earns some hard fought yards against the Warrior defense.

Glen Este 28, Milford 14

Glen Este has won three of its last four games after a 28-14 win over Milford Oct. 9. The Trojans were led by running backs Colin Pittman and Austin Duncanson. Pittman carried the ball 20 times for 147 yards and two touchdowns and Duncanson had 159 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries. Glen Este averaged more than seven yards a carry and forced three Milford turnovers. Glen Este is home against Anderson on Oct. 16

Wilmington 20, Amelia 6

Amelia dropped its sixth straight game, this time a 20-6 loss to Wilmington, and will be looking to get back into the win column on Oct. 16 against Walnut Hills at home. Amelia is led by running back Brandon Cafferky and quarterback Tanner Owens.

Lion runners aiming for regionals By Anthony Amorini aamorini@communitypress.com

• Williamsburg High School beat Blanchester 2511, 25-14, 25-14, Oct. 5. • Amelia High School beat Norwood High School 25-17, 25-20, 23-25, 27-25, Oct. 5. Amelia advances to 7-7 with the win. • New Richmond High School beat Goshen High School 20-25, 25-22, 25-18, 25-19, Oct. 5. New Richmond advances to 9-10 with the win.

This week in tennis

• Amelia High School beat Ross High School 3-2, Oct. 5. Hannah Fulks beat Katie Spoerl 6-0, 6-2; Ashley West beat Allison Powell 6-3, 6-3; Nicole Lindsley and Cassie Amato beat Lydia Lakes and Sandy Senger 6-3, 6-1. Amelia advances to 7-5 with the win.

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New Richmond junior Timmy Hall, seen here running in the 2008 Division II District Championships, is the leader of the Lion boys team this fall.

New Richmond’s cross country teams are both positioned highly in local polls as the Lion squads prepare to launch into the postseason. With the boys and girls both harboring hopes of regional qualifications, the respect local coaches have bestowed upon the Lions has been a confidence boost for the squad, head coach Rylan Shebesta said. The New Richmond boys were ranked No. 7 in Cincinnati with the Lady Lions slotted at No. 6 according to the Enquirer’s Division II-III Coaches’ Polls for week six. “I think both teams have a decent shot at making regionals,” Shebesta said. “We aren’t trying to win races right now. We are just preparing for the end and hopefully we will hit our peak.”

Junior Veronica Burnam has led the New Richmond girls this season with her top time of 21:16, Shebesta said. Freshman Emily Erdman is close on Burnam’s heels with a personal best of 21:26, Shebesta said. Senior Andrea Belmont, junior Raisa Finch and senior Krista Warren will likely round out the Lady Lions’ scores during the postseason. “The top three girls teams are McNick, Indian Hill and Wyoming. It will be tough to catch them (at districts),” Shebesta said. “I think we are pretty even with Mariemont and Taylor. It will come down to (New Richmond, Mariemont and Taylor) for that last spot for regionals.” McNick is No. 1 in the DII-III girls poll with 50 points and 5-of-5 first-place votes. Behind McNick’s girls is No. 2 Indian Hill (42

points), No. 3 Wyoming (41 points), No. 4 Taylor (27 points), No. 5 Mariemont (24 points) and No. 6 New Richmond (22 points). The top four teams at districts advance to regionals. New Richmond travels to Voice of America Park for the Division II District Championships on Saturday, Oct. 24. The Lion boys have been led by junior Timmy Hall this season with his best time at 16:45, Shebesta said. “He’ll be on the edge for qualifying to state,” Shebesta said of Hall. “He’ll definitely make regionals. If he can break 17:00, he has a really good shot at state.” Junior Sam Anderson, a soccer player and cross country runner, has a personal best of 17:50 this fall, Shebesta said. “A lot of people don’t know we have him on our

team when they vote for the rankings,” Shebesta explained. Sophomore Alex Ariapod, freshman Luke Gilday and sophomore Grant Gilmen are also regular contributors for the Lion boys. “I think everyone has worked extremely hard this year,” Shebesta said. “Our guys want to win league and both our teams want to qualify for regionals. If we could do that, it would make for a really good season for us.” The top performance for the New Richmond girls this season was a second-place finish at the Western Brown Invitational as the Lady Lions bested Division I squad from Glen Este, Shebesta said. The New Richmond boys took first place at the Western Brown Invitational. “Districts and league are going to be very competitive,” Shebesta said.

Sports & recreation

Batavia’s Brown is state-bound Batavia junior golfer Eric Brown travels to Columbus to make his first appearance at the Division II State Championship finals on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17. Brown finished third at the Division II District Championships with a score of 76 strokes to qualify for state. Alter’s Joe Neroni and Oakwood’s Corey Weckerling both shot 74 at districts to finish in a tie for first. Weatherwax Golf Course hosted districts Thursday, Oct. 8, with the top two teams and top two individuals not on a qualifying team advancing to state. The teams from Oakwood and Alter took first place and second place, respectively, to

represent the state-qualifying teams from Weatherwax. Brown was the first individual qualifier out of Weatherwax after shooting 38 on both the front nine and back nine at districts. Versailles senior Wes Drees, the second individual state qualifier out of Weatherwax, finished fourth at districts with a 78 while advancing. This is Brown’s first state qualification after the junior fell one stroke short of advancing to state as both a freshman and sophomore. Look for a feature story on Brown’s trip to state in next week’s Community Journal Clermont.

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The McNicholas High School girls’ golf team lost several four-year players from the 2008 squad but still managed to produce a very strong season in 2009. “I was really happy with how the girls played,” head coach Willy Corbett said. McNick finished third in the sectional tournament and qualified for the district tournament, where the Rockets finished sixth, just two places out of qualifying for state. Junior Lucy Frey shot a 76 at the district tournament, good enough for second overall, and earned a spot in the state tournament as an individual. She missed qualifying for state by two strokes last year. “She puts in a lot of time and just loves the game of golf,” Corbett said. “I thought the experience from last year paid off and the confidence helped her a lot.” Corbett said it helps the team having a player who puts up low scores consistently, adding that Frey plays a leadership role for the Rockets as well. “She’s a natural leader and her personality carried over to the other girls. They all got along well. They are a special group of girls and they all cared for one another. Sometimes Lucy got a little more attention, but she

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McNicholas golfer Lucy Frey was one of the standouts for the Rockets this season and qualified for the state tournament. never made it that way.” Frey leads the way for the Rockets, averaging a 40. Allison Hickman, a sophomore, was the team’s No. 2 player, averaging a 46. Junior Nicole Latreille and freshman Lauren Lamping were the No. 3 and No. 4 players and Sarah Berning and Annie Bloemer were the other two key contributors on the team. Corbett said he expects the team to be even better next season since all the girls will be returning. “They are excited about next year,” he said. “With Lucy’s success and everyone’s improvement, they are learning to fall in love with the game and that’s the key. If you love the game you practice more and because of the friendships on this team, I think they will play even more togeth-

er during the spring and summer. It will make a huge difference next year.” Corbett said the improvement from Hickman and Latreille was a key to the team’s success and that, in most years, Hickman would be the team’s No. 1. Overall, Corbett said he was very pleased with how the girls performed in 2009. “They learned to take a game that is very much an individual game and turn it into a team where they learned to trust and have concern for one another,” he said. “And with the amount of time it takes for a golf match and the amount of school work these girls have, I was extremely impressed with how they were able to balance it. They always made their academics a priority as well.”

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Sign-ups for Glen Este Youth Wrestling 2009-2010 season for all students Kindergarten through sixth grade are from 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29, at Glen Este High School Wrestling Room. Enter the door across the parking

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Amelia basketball league

Amelia Youth Basketball League will have registration from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at WT Baseball Park. Registration deadline for grades K6 is Oct. 18 to allow for team formations and practice schedules. Games will begin between mid-December and early January and last through mid-March. The AYBL is for boys and girls attending West Clermont Schools or any parochial or private school, or any home schooled student residing within the district. Grades K-2 will be in an instructional league at the Amelia Middle School with other Amelia teams (six games). Grades 3-12 will play in the

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Siegroth is best candidate

I would like inform the public about a new trustee candidate for Union Township. Her name is Debbie Siegroth. She has been a long-time resident of 34 years, in Clermont County, and is no stranger to dedicating herself to the community. She has been recognized with an Orpha Gatch award for creating and implementing the mentor program that initially started at Glen Este, and is now in nine schools in Clermont County. This program has helped decrease the high school drop-out rate and increased graduation rate. She has volunteered for multiple benefits, including the Clermont County Humane Society, Clermont Philharmonic Orchestra and League of Women Voters. Debbie is passionate about Union Township. She is a woman of integrity, honesty, leadership and trustworthiness. She wants to bring this type morality back to the community. She is a woman of great leadership that firmly believes in helping her community prosper. On Nov. 3, please remember Debbie Siegroth as Union Township trustee. I believe that these qualities have been hard to find in a candidate, until now. This is the type of candidate I want in my community. Lloyd Acres Red Fox Drive Union Township

Clepper has experience

When Nov. 3 rolls around, I will cast my vote for Ryan Clepper to become Batavia Township trustee. I do this with confidence. Ryan is a straight-shooter, has worked diligently in the family business and now in the education field. Ryan has life experience in the real world and the flexibility to consider the merits of new ideas. He will be good for Batavia Township. Ruth Ann Ashburn North Sixth Street Batavia

Vote ‘no’ on Batavia bond

First and foremost, you are being deceived by the Batavia school district. They are not sharing important details of which they are well aware. The levy only communicates the local share of the cost which is $13.2 million. The actual total cost of the building and furnishings is $23,865,885 which includes the state share of the cost. I believe that $23.8 million is excessive, particularly for only 125,179 square feet of space. If the total cost is inflated, then your local share is inflated. The district uses a predetermined space allocation per student and a predetermined cost per square foot to arrive at total project cost. That process guarantees an overfunded project. The school district is not sharing their master plan. Do you remember that equally outrageous levy that we rejected in August 2008? It is still on the table. The elementary school is only one phase of a segmented master plan that was submitted to the Ohio Schools Commission April 19. We could be seeing future bond issues of an additional $26.3 million. Bob Baillie Filager Road Batavia Township

Vote for Marques

Recently, I was told by some friends that they heard I was running for Milford school board. I’m writing today to clarify the fact I am not running for the Milford school board. I am the treasurer for Debbie Marques re-election campaign, but am not personally running for school board. As an active member in the community with two children, I am proud to see Milford moving in the right direction. Our current board lead by Debbie Marques has restored vital programs while making budget cuts that have reduced unnecessary spending. They hired a new superintendent that is committed to improving the quality of education and services while being fiscally responsible. Debbie has made it her priority to listen to community concerns. As president, Debbie changed the format of school board meetings to allow for open discussion. She spends hours each week working to understand the issues facing the district and to effectively work with the superintendent and board members to guide our district. This is the type of commitment we need from our board members, a willingness to express and respect different opinions, but to work together to do what is best for the district and the community. Deborah Brady, CPA, MBA Cottontail Drive Milford

Milford needs Hewlett

I would like to share my thoughts on Rob Hewlett, candidate for the Milford board of education. I got to know Rob while working together on last year’s successful Milford school levy campaign. As a result of that experience, I can say with confidence that few possess his genuine passion for the welfare of this community’s children. Rob considers the excellence of education and opportunities provided by the school district as the most critical means by which to support our childrens’ success, and thus his top priority. Additionally, Rob will work hard to ensure the resources provided to the district are used in the most efficient ways to achieve this goal. I know Rob and I know that above all, he is one that our community will always be able to count on to be a champion for our schools and our kids. This November, I urge you to help ensure the future success of Milford schools by voting for Rob Hewlett. Brett Bumgarner Timber Trail Place Miami Township

Brady for school board

I have known Andrea Brady for a number of years, both through our elementary school and through the work she has done to help get our school district back on the right track. Being an educator myself I know how important it is to have individuals who care about our students on the board and I have been extremely impressed with Andrea’s knowledge and commitment to doing what is right for our students and the community as a whole. She has stood up for what’s right, even when her position has not been popular. Yet, she has proven time and again that she has worked for our students, the district and our community. Her work and recommendations have made this district a better place. I hope she is elected to the school board so she can continue to help keep us going in the

right direction. Please join me in voting for Andrea Brady for school board on Nov. 3. Shelli D’Orazio Ridgeview Court Milford

Brady is tireless

For seven years I have watched Andrea Brady labor toward a better school district for Milford, tirelessly offering her skills as a business person, innovator, dedicated parent and responsible community member. It is finally time for her to take an official seat on our board of education. Even as tempers flared across our community in past years, Andrea calmly went about the business of collecting and analyzing the facts, drawing appropriate conclusions and submitting creative solutions to our board and administration. Through district committees and as a co-founder and member of community groups dedicated to excellent and efficient education, Andrea has influenced the very core of education in Milford – Neighborhood Schools, primary art, music and gym, strong and open-minded administrators who are willing to listen to the community they serve, a more efficient transportation system and an excellent education at a reasonable cost. While supporting our children directly through her own innovative programs like “Be a Journalist” the sixth grade newspaper, fundraisers and elementary drama club, Andrea never forgets that our schools are not just about the kids – they are about all of us. Join me in supporting Andrea Brady for school board. Brenda Ely Windsong Lane Miami Township

Vote for Batchler

feel is the right choice is Robert Hewlett. Being a Milford resident for 10 years, I’ve seen the ups and downs in our district. There have been times I’ve wondered if anyone was thinking about our children and how the levies were affecting them. There were times I wondered if our board was being fiscally responsible. Now more than ever we need to protect what we have come through these last few years. Robert Hewlett is a candidate who believes in unity for the good of our schools and community. With countless hours volunteering he listens to cares and concerns of each individual and brings them to the board. I have seen first hand how his involvement helped shape our schools to what they are today. Robert knows the importance of making sound, reasonable financial decisions. He will do so without compromising education and focus on improving technology. With his involvement and his “down to earth” background I feel there is no one more qualified than Robert Hewlett. Tera Kiser Barnsby Lane Milford

Count on Brady

I have personally known Andrea Brady since my freshman year of high school and am now a junior at Marietta College. Mrs. Brady has always made an effort to be involved and do what ever little she can as long as it was something. I work as a lifeguard, coach and swim instructor at Miami Hills Swim Club. There she will ask how I have been and how the family is. I taught her daughter Natalie swim lessons over my winter break. Mrs. Brady was extremely relaxing to work with. She went out of her way to accommodate my schedule and was so organized about every situation. She always respected everything I did and said, and was very appreciative of everything that I did for my kids. I absolutely think Andrea Brady is an all around organized and respected person who I know I can always count on. Corina Kupka Garfield Avenue Milford

Residents of Pierce Township I am asking you to join me on Nov. 3 and vote for Bonnie Batchler for trustee. Bonnie should be re-elected because she is the most qualified candidate. She was a senior credit analyst for an international corporation for more than 30 years. This experience has helped her make sound financial decisions for your township. When the playground equipment in the park was no longer safe for children, she looked for ways to pay for the new equipment without using all township funds. Grants were obtained to offset a large portion of the cost. When the K-9 officer needed a protective vest, Bonnie solicited donations from residents who eagerly contributed so that he would be protected. She was instrumental in obtaining a $20,000 donation of trees for the cemetery and park. She spearheaded the project for replacement of the cemetery fencing. Bonnie is a 31-year resident of the township and has always given freely of herself. She served for 14 years as the EMS assistant chief of the township volunteer fire department and on the board of zoning appeals for two years. Vote for the most qualified candidate. Vote for Bonnie Batchler. Judy Hulsey Gaskins Road Pierce Township

Archie Wilson, a candidate for Batavia Township trustee, and I have worked together many times as owners of Clermont County businesses. As a business owner, he understands the importance of the relationship between the township and local businesses. A strong working relationship is key to keeping established businesses in the township and in attracting new businesses to the township. Archie Wilson understands a diverse, healthy business base is good for everyone. In addition to his business experience, Archie Wilson is a man of conviction that will serve all township residents with truth and honesty. I support Archie Wilson as Batavia Township trustee. Pierre A. Paroz CEO American Micro Products Armstrong Boulevard Batavia

Hewlett is down to earth

Brady best for Milford

If you live in the Milford school district, you have a important choice to make Nov. 3. There are three seats on the board to fill and five candidates. The candidate I

Support Archie Wilson

I met Andrea Brady four years ago at a meeting of a group sharing their frustrations about the school district. We represented differing opinions; I was worried

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about the escalating increases in property taxes due to the district’s extravagant spending. While most of us came with complaints, Andrea clearly articulated what she knew to be careless spending or a waste of resources. She had thoroughly researched this and presented clear, workable solutions. I have attended BOE meetings where she courageously addressed the board/administration by presenting facts to prove her points. I have read her articles in the paper when she represented New Options for Better Schools (NOBS) – again, not just criticism, but workable, common sense solutions. I believe Andrea and NOBS saved our neighborhood schools and a lot of money through their analysis. Because of their intelligent presentation of facts, the district backed down from a bad plan. Andrea Brady is honest, truthful and a woman of character. She is experienced in business and passionate about educational excellence. She has been able to bring together people from all sides of the issues because of her sensible solutions. Please give her your vote for Milford BOE. Herta Pfeiffer Sesame Street Union Township

Re-elect Marques

There has been amazing progress made by the Milford school board during the past few years, under the direction of board president, Debbie Marques. Please vote to re-elect Debbie. Look at what she’s worked to accomplish: Increased the yearend cash balance from $65,000 to $8.6 million; restructured meetings to encourage guest questions and comments prior to key votes; managed search and selection of new superintendent; managed a new formal written evaluation process for our superintendent; restored full transportation service (from previous state minimum service) with less than 10 percent increase in cost (and 2010 transportation costs will be 20 percent less than prior year’s costs due to increased efficiencies); helped with project planning and expenditure monitoring for high school building project; added high school representatives to board meetings to encourage more student input; coordinated board member team-building; and personally engaged in negotiations for the teacher’s union agreement. We’re growing, improving and we’re fiscally responsible. Milford schools has earned an “excellence with distinction” rating – putting us in the top 20 percent of highest achieving school districts in Ohio. Debbie is providing the leadership and direction that is making a difference. Debbie Marques deserves our vote. Paul Todys Gray Fox Trail Miami Township

Brady brings new ideas

Please vote for Andrea Brady for Milford school board. Andrea is the only candidate not saying the “same old thing” and who has demonstrated her commitment to fiscal responsibility and improving education. Robert Hewlett criticized Andrea and school board member Gary Knepp for being “like minded.” If fiscal responsibility, due diligence, proper management, clear communication and new ideas are “like minded,” then I’m

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Glanz promises to listen to residents Hello, my name is Christina Glanz and I am running for the West Clermont school board. I became interested in running for the school board several years ago when I was part of a community group that was given the task of coming up with ideas for funding new schools and the future liabilities of the school district. At the first meeting I attempted to voice my opinion, but it became very clear to me the members of the school board had already decided on a path and were not interested in changing course. At the meeting, I suggested that we fund a levy that would last only seven to 10

years for the two new schools. If a levy was passed and the construction start dates for Christina both buildGlanz ings were by Community delayed two or three Press years, the Guest school district Columnist could build both schools using cash and pay no interest. If you are a homeowner, you know that a very small portion of your payment is applied toward the principal of the loan each month and the rest of the payment is interest. By using cash col-

lected in advance, the two schools could have been completely paid for in less than 10 years instead of 40 years; saving the residents in the West Clermont school district tens of millions of dollars in interest. At the time my suggestion was dismissed by the treasurer as an issue of no concern since “the district sells bonds to pay for the school.” Unfortunately she forgot that the taxpayers pay the interest on those bonds to the bondholders and a 10-year tax levy was instantaneously turned into a 40-year bond issue. In addition, the board seemed to want to rush the school funding decision. Several committee members suggested that adding on to

Holly Hill Elementary might have been more economical than rebuilding Amelia Elementary, but the board had an agenda that did not include exploring this option. The main purpose of the school board is to listen to the community and relay their ideas to the administration. If elected, I will work for you. I will listen to you and I promise to make better choices with your money. I have lived in Batavia Township for 10 years and am proud to say I have two children who attend Merwin Elementary. Personally, I have been impressed with every teacher I have met in the district and I know the district is full of talented

teachers who truly care for their students. Since I am limited to 500 words, I must keep this brief. However, if you would like more information about me, please visit my Web site at www.glanz4schoolboard.co m. I have a Bachelor of Business Administration from the College of Business at the University of Cincinnati and work for a doctor in Anderson Township. I am asking for your vote Nov. 3. Please write my name, Christina Glanz, on your calendar and remember to vote Nov. 3. Christina Glanz is a candidate for the West Clermont Local School District Board of Education. She lives on East Glenwood Court in Amelia.

Beamer asks for your continued support As president of the West Clermont board of education, a resident, mother and grandmother, former school teacher and principal, my life has been dedicated to my family and each and every student that we serve in our district. I am very proud that West Clermont schools are rated excellent for the first time ever. This rating is reflective of the hard work of students, teachers, administrators, support staff and volunteers in each of our 12 buildings. As a board, it is our duty to set the vision and goals and the policies for accomplishing those goals for the district. We worked very hard to ensure the policies we put in place facilitated achieving our goal of an excellent rating from the state of Ohio. I take very seriously the

important work of providing an outstanding school experience for all students. At ClerJo Ann West mont, we Beamer have recentCommunity ly undertaka stratePress en gic planning Guest i n i t i a t i v e . Columnist We will be reviewing our current instructional services and programs to make sure they support student achievement in today’s world. At its completion, our strategic plan will be a blueprint for action that our district will implement. While each member of our board brings their own unique talents and expert-

ise, we must work collaboratively to maintain an environment conducive to student success. My past experiences as an educator have allowed me to garner many insights which have been valuable as we set policy and make decisions that affect our district. In addition, I have served in a wide variety of roles during my service to the district. Through my work on school finance, policy and facility planning committees, I have gained in-depth knowledge of district operations, contract negotiations, personnel procedure, and state funding for public schools. During my years of service as school board president, I have guided public meetings in a respectful, effective and efficient manner. A continuous learner, I rou-

tinely sharpen my professional skills to better serve West Clermont through annual participation in state and local professional development. I bring a passion for education, believing strongly in the importance of a quality education for all students, irrespective of the challenges that each child brings. Our primary mission is student achievement and everything we do must directly impact student success. Although, we currently face unprecedented budget constraints, we have not wavered in our commitment to student achievement. We are not immune from the belt tightening that many in our community are experiencing. As we make necessary budget reductions, priority will be given to those

programs and services that have the greatest positive impact on student achievement. The quality of our staff, the commitment of our students and the support of the parents and community, is what makes West Clermont the excellent school district it is today. I am extremely grateful for your past confidence in me to create a quality educational experience for our children. I ask for your continued support on Nov. 3. Jo Ann Beamer is a candidate for the West Clermont Local School District Board of Education. She currently serves as president of the board. She lives on Delmont Drive in Union Township.

Why Spradlin is running for trustee Name: Scott Spradlin Age: 40 Resident of: Summerside Union Township Occupation: President of Spradlin Services LLC. Military service: U.S. Army College: Attended Married: Yes Children: Yes Faith: Catholic Web site: www.votespradlin.com E-mail: scott@votespradlin.com My family is no stranger to public service. My grandfather Rocco Spinelli served Union Township as trustee for three terms until he passed away while in office. It is befitting and a short leap for me to follow in his footsteps and to serve the people of this great community. As a veteran my devo-

tion has been to community and country. Our family has members currently serving in Scott the armed Spradlin forces. PresiCommunity dK e ne n en d yt Press once stated Guest “A nation Columnist which has forgotten the quality of courage is not as likely to insist upon or regard that quality in its chosen leaders today -– and in fact we have forgotten.” Perhaps now is the time to remember. We, as voters, should examine the other candidates in this race who have set their designs upon

Union Township becoming a city. This direction would lead to larger government and higher taxes because cities have the power to levy income taxes whereas, townships can levy only property taxes. In addition, we have watched as township leaders used “grants” (a.k.a.) taxpayer money to hire safety service personnel with the knowledge that the township would have to ask for another increase in taxes in order to maintain employment for those hired by the “grant.” This increase comes in the form of yet another safety service levy. While there is no doubt that we have the finest police department and firefighters in Clermont County, our elected officials should have made other budget considerations

before asking our voters to pay more taxes. It is necessary for elected officials to protect your tax dollars, help strengthen our families and work to enhance educational and employment opportunities for Union Township residents. I want to start this journey by helping make our township more effective, efficient and most of all, accountable. While selfemployed, I have worked with architects, engineers and contractors; my experience with zoning and contracts would prove beneficial to the township. In addition, I want to bring back the open, honest government my grandfather professed. One would say that mandatory use of ethics in governing is an asset. It is imperative that

your elected candidates represent the community as a whole and thus, not lead by affiliation to one particular political party. I am the only candidate who has a true bipartisan committee composed of Democrats, Independents and Republicans. They understand that all citizens should have a voice. While serving in the Army I wrote a blank check to the people of this community and nation. I served with honor and integrity, not for just one group of residents, but all our residents. I would like to, again, be at your service. I humbly ask for your support Nov. 3. Vote for a veteran. Vote Scott Spradlin. Scott Spradlin is running for Union Township Trustee. He lives on Forestwood Court in Summerside.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR From A10 all for it. The other four candidates prove themselves “nothing new” by all saying pretty much the same things. We cannot afford the “same old” if we’re to maintain excellence for students. One example: All four agree the construction is being handled well – yet it was the work done by Andrea Brady and Gary Knepp that saved $75,000 on the concession stand, not the work of any of these four candidates. Most candidates also think the athletic boosters donated $425,500 for athletic improvements. The truth is, only $125,500 was donated so far – the rest is a loan – and the check presented at the board meeting was representative only. If you value education, fiscal responsibility, clear communication and proper management as I do, vote for Andrea Brady for school board Nov. 3. Chris Wedmore Branch Hill Guinea Pike Milford

Re-elect Wilson

Casting my vote this year for Batavia Township trustee will be a “no-brainer.” I have followed Archie Wilson’s campaign for the last eight years and I am more than satisfied with the outcome. His promises made are promises kept and that is so important to me and my family. My wife Kelli and daughter Maddi are constantly at the Batavia Township Park that Archie spearheaded and this community needs places like this. This like the park and the way he serves magnify our pride in Batavia Township. I am a manager at a very large Cincinnati company and like everyone else I know what the economic times are bringing each family. Archie knows this as well and with his proven experience and leadership it is paramount for our community to keep him elected. He knows what all families are going through right now because he continues to run a successful business, Midwestern Plumbing, that has just received “The Pacesetter” award for Clermont County. This is truly an accomplishment throughout these trying times. I hope you and your family realize how important it is to keep a man like Archie Wilson as our trustee. Reelect Archie Wilson. Mark Williams Beechwood Place Amelia

Re-elect David L. Kunz Monroe Township trustee Re-elect David L. Kunz to ensure progress and consistency in Monroe Township. I have truly enjoyed serving as a Monroe Township trustee during the previous eight years. Four years of which I have had the honor of holding the position of board chair. I have been a Clermont County resident for 53 years and a Monroe Township resident for 31 years. Yvonne and I have been married for 26 years. Our son Jacob is now 7 years old, a bundle of energy, and is the golden

ray of sunshine in our lives. My parents are G e o r g e (Yots) and Tensil Kunz. I believe David L. that the Kunz c h a n g e s during Community made this time Press have been Guest and will conColumnist tinue to be beneficial to all whom reside in Monroe Township. A few of these changes are: Both fire and

EMS departments have been changed to township operated departments with personnel on duty at the stations 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Fire, EMS and maintenance equipment has been updated. Additional fire hydrants have been installed. A land use plan has been completed and townshipowned green space has been expanded. Road improvements have been continually made. A beautiful new walking trail has been built at Fair Oak Park through grant monies and another grant has been received to install

rest rooms at the park. Cemetery markers/head stones have been repaired in our cemeteries, new cemetery signs have been installed, cemetery space expanded and cemetery rules and regulations have been developed. Our newly acquired cemetery is nearing completion. During this time we have secured approximately $600,878 in approved grants for Monroe Township. A major issue facing the township will be maintaining a high level of services during distressed economic times. This issue needs to be

dealt with through experience, budget projections and departments continuing to operate within their budgets. Tax increases must be avoided; no one desires the additional stress of tax increases during these times. I have experience in leadership, budgets, personnel, safety, maintenance, bidding and record keeping in both public and private business sectors. My goals are to continue to provide sound decisions for quality, safe, efficient, cost effective, planning and services for Monroe Town-

ship. To continue to secure grant monies for projects and equipment when they are available. To continue to see the devoted people working within our township services supported and provided with the equipment and training necessary to live up to our expectations of them. Voting for me on Nov. 3 is a vote to ensure progress and consistency in Monroe Township. David L. Kunz is a candidate for Monroe Township Trustee. He lives on Clermontville Laurel Road in Monroe Township.

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Hinson works hard for Monroe Twp. I am writing this column to ask Ohio Township residents for their support in my re-election for trustee. I am Rick Hinson and have been a life-long resident of New Richmond. I am 50 years old and have been married to Margie Quehl for 24 years. We have two children, Jill and Jason. I have been employed with Duke Energy- Zimmer Station (CG&E, Cinergy) for 20 years. I am pleased with the accomplishments of the township board over the years. During my years in

office the board has: • Continued to provide use of the township civic center park Rick and shelter at no Hinson cost to resiCommunity dents of the ownship Press tand village. Guest • Columnist I n s t a l l i n g new playground equipment and walking trail which was funded by a 75-percent

grant at the township park. • Providing 24/7 paramedic coverage to all of our residents through our continued relationships with New Richmond village and Pierce Township fire/EMS departments. • New fire station in Mt. Pisgah. • Providing fundamental and basic services to the township residents. • Installing additional fire hydrants throughout the township, which brings better insurance rates for homeowners. • A recycling center in

conjunction with the village of New Richmond. • Working with the past and present fiscal officers the board continues to have a record of excellent audits administered by the auditor of the state. My main goal as trustee is to have a safe, well maintained environment that endures a great place to live and raise a family. I am proud of Ohio Township and New Richmond and want to continue to be a part of its future. As your trustee I will continue to serve the residents to the best of my abilities on a

personal level. I will continue to be involved and make myself available to answer any questions or problems that arise with residents. I will serve the residents with leadership that is comprised of high morals, values and work ethics. I am proud to have served the residents of Ohio Township in the past and look forward to continue serving them in the future. Thank You for your support. Rick Hinson is a candidate for Ohio Township Trustee. He lives on Old U.S. 52 in New Richmond.

Richardson has experience for Monroe Twp. I have been a resident of Monroe Township for 32 years and a Monroe Township trustee for over 13 years. As trustee, I am responsible to approximately 9,000 people, the citizens of Monroe Township. They have expected the best from me and by me. I know planning is so important to do my best. Many people and sources including Monroe Township residents, township personnel, experts in the field, county and state officials, etc., must be involved. During my three terms as trustee, Monroe Township has received over $800,000 in grant monies. Those grants built two addi-

tions to the emergency building, added walking trails and shelter houses at both bathJoyce Ann parks, rooms at Richardson both parks Community (Fair Oak should Press Park have its Guest b a t h r o o m Columnist c o m p l e t e d by spring), playgrounds at the parks, lead removal at Fair Oak Park, a major road project and FEMA grants for covering weather-related damages and for the develop-

ment of a hazardous mitigation plan. Our emergency services have received several grants for training, equipment, etc. Two major planning projects completed during my terms are the land use plan and the planned unit development. Both are to preserve the township’s rural character and serve as a means of land regulation. The hazard mitigation plan is now in review; such a plan is designed to reduce long-term risk to our citizens and property in Monroe Township. I know township budgeting, planning, building and maintaining infrastructure,

zoning and the functioning of the emergency and maintenance departments. My knowledge about township government responsibilities, functions and powers and financial matters including revenue sources and spending are valuable in making decisions affecting Monroe Township. This information is vital since the money received from the state for the township has been reduced about 18 percent. I have done much during my tenure concerning land use, zoning and policy for the preservation of Monroe Township’s appeal. The township’s fire and life services became full-time while I was trustee. I have personal

knowledge and experience with the township and its growth and development. Those are key components needed to lead the township. We should celebrate the milestones, but there is much more to be done, new projects and maintenance of existing ones, and all will require my strong fiscal management skills and leadership skills. I have the passion and perseverance to fight for and to serve the 9,000 or so people in Monroe Township. Joyce Ann Richardson is candidate for Monroe Township Trustee. She lives on Ohio 222 in Monroe Township.

Elect Smith to West Clermont school board Nov. 3 is an important day for residents of the West Clermont school district. The election of three school board members is on the ballot. I hope to be one of the lucky people elected. I have lived in the school district 29 years. My son, Justin, and daughter, Amanda, both attended West Clermont schools from kindergarten at Summerside through high school at Glen Este. I have seen our schools grow and improve. Every change, every step of growth has been a milestone in developing the excellent schools we have achieved today. As a member of the school board, I could help see that growth and improvements continue. My children received an excellent education and are successful as young adults

as a result. This standard of excellence is important to continue for future generations of our Denise community’s Smith children. ProfesCommunity sionally, I Press am a Guest speech-lanColumnist g u a g e pathologist, working in public schools for 31 years. I understand how schools work and understand what is necessary to have successful schools. I understand curriculum, state standards, testing procedures and expectations and funding. In the past, I have served on the Citizen’s Advisory Com-

mission to the school board. Through this work, I know what issues we are facing. As a parent, I was actively involved through PTO activities, athletic and music boosters. I was a member of several advisory committees. In my tenure as PSTO president at Glen Este High School, I reinstated the After Prom event to provide a safe alternative to parties prom night. My husband and I continue to support athletics by working the football ticket booth at Glen Este home football games. Times are tough economically for everyone, including schools. Taxpayers cannot afford to support another school levy. Our school board needs to problem solve practical solutions for funding. The board needs to look at other ways to make

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our schools function with the funds and resources we currently have. In addition to having funds for operating, we need to have schools that are safe and environmentally sound. We need a school board in touch with the community and is open to public opinion and ideas. We need open communication between the board, residents and business community. This is what makes excellent schools. If I am elected, I will work to find practical solutions for financial stability. We need to make maintenance improvements to our buildings. We need to have operating funds to continue providing an excellent. I will work to promote better communication between the board and community.

Knowledge is power. I will recommend we revisit our small schools to assess its effectiveness and to make improvements. I will strive to make sure there is a continuum of excellence in our children’s education from kindergarten to high school. Our schools are changing. Isn’t it time for a change on school board as well? The community, parents and schools need to work together. Together we can. Nov. 3, cast your vote for me, Denise Smith. You will not be disappointed. Denise Smith is a candidate for West Clermont school board. She lives on Laurel Grove Court in Union Township.

CH@TROOM Last week’s question

Ohio allows early voting. Is this a good idea and do you plan to take advantage of the opportunity? Why or why not? “Regarding early voting, I’m not sure we really need it since we already have the capability of voting via mail-in absentee ballots if for some reason we will be unable to make it to the polls on Election Day. And I’m also not sure it’s a good idea. What if the Packers and Vikings had a chance to rack up points before the actual game? Wouldn’t that be a little silly? Let’s keep the process clean and honest, and have everyone voting at the same time.” Bill B. “I think it is a good idea because it opens up the opportunity for all eligible voters to take part. I will vote on Election Day, but my husband received an absentee ballot and mailed it in yesterday because he works out of town. What I am wondering is what happens to those ballots once they are received at the Board of Elections office? Are they counted right away or are they locked up in a designated storage room until Nov. 3?” C.P. “On one hand, early voting is a good thing if you will be out of town or expecting a baby or having surgery on Election Day, but otherwise I want to wait until the official day. You never know what might transpire in the waning weeks of the campaign that could impact your voting decision. Also, there is just something special about voting with everyone else.” M.K.T. “I say vote early and often!!” J.P.

This week’s question Should the federal government’s incentive program for new home buyers be extended? Why or why not? Every week The Community Journal asks readers a questions that they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to clermont@communitypress.co m with “chatroom” in the subject line.

Reinhart wants to improve Batavia Twp. My name is Paul L. Reinhart Jr., and I am a proud citizen of Batavia Township. I have lived my entire life in Amelia and approximately half of those years I have lived in Batavia Township. I am a 53-year-old self employed contractor, owning Reinhart Masonry Inc. for 25 years. I focus on building; remodeling and various insurance repair work. I also have ties to masonry work, concrete, electrical and plumbing trades. I feel with my strong work ethic and knowledge of the building trade I would be a strong Batavia Township trustee. My main focus as trustee would be to see that the township continues to grow as a community, residential as well as for commercial interest in our area. Exploring “going green” as well as having areas of recreation for the young and the elderly. With the tough economic times that we all share today, community growth will contribute to the well

being of our township. In my 53 years I have attended school at St. Bernadette; where my family still remains parish members. I attended Amelia Junior High, and I graduate from Amelia High School. I stepped into our family business of construction at a young age and have continued through the years. I have been married for 30 years and have two children. My son is a graduate of Amelia High School and continued his education and graduated from The College of Mt. Saint Joseph. My daughter also is an Amelia alumna and is continuing her education presently at Ohio University. My wife is a stay at home mom and works as the business bookkeeper. We currently own R Place, a multipurpose facility in Batavia Township that continues to

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grow through advertisement of pleased customers. I have coached baseball for many years – knothole to select baseball, as well as to coaching on the high school level at Amelia High School. Through my life I have always tried to make a difference and I feel being elected trustee I can do just that for Batavia Township. With the solid foundation of my family and my business I would see to it that Batavia Township continues to grow and prosper. I do believe with my knowledge and experience I will be an asset to the township. I respectfully ask for your vote Nov. 3 as your choice for Batavia Township trustee. It will be an honor to serve the citizens of Batavia Township. Thank you for your time and consideration. Paul L. Reinhart Jr. is a candidate for Batavia Township trustee. He lives on Chapel Road in Batavia Township.

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Kelly Pillon opened Back Door Jewelry Store in Miami Township in June.

Jewelry store is comfortable, classy By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

In the back corner of every woman’s jewelry box, there are those pieces of broken jewelry that are too special to throw away – and that’s where Kelly Pillon, owner of the Back Door Jewelry Store, comes in. “I think that’s my job to fix those pieces. I try to keep my prices low, you’ve already paid for that jewelry once,” Pillon said. Her low prices aren’t just for repairs. She also has jewelry to fit just about every price point from the $8 earrings to the $10,000 rings as well as affordable custom pieces and services. But while the prices are appealing, it’s the friendly, personal touch that really makes Milford’s Back Door Jewelry Store stand out. “I want people to feel comfortable making a purchase. I don’t have tray and trays of gemstones, but I’m a personal jeweler,” Pillon said. “I’d rather have someone walk out happy than with something they didn’t intend to buy.” Pillion opened Back Door Jewelry Store in June, but had been making gemstone and precious metals jewelry out of her home for about four years as Pillon Family Jewels.

Pillon started in the jewelry business when she first moved to the United States from Canada. Right after the move, she wasn’t allowed to work in the states, so she went to school to be a gemologist. She is certified through Accredited Jewelry Professionals and is a graduate of colored stones from the Gemology Institute of America. Her love for jewelry then spurred her desire to be a custom jeweler. “I have a great love for jewelry and I wanted to have a friendly, personal, no pressure place,” Pillon said. “I’m here to sell jewelry, but I’m here to sell the right jewelry to the right person at the right price.” Pillon can do everything from repairs and watch batteries to custom jewelry and designs. In addition to her wide range of women’s jewelry, Pillon also sells men’s jewelry and Harley Davidson style jewelry. Back Door Jewelry Store is around the back of building that houses Elaine’s Beauty Shop, at 1120 Ohio 131, Unit D. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday or by appointment. For more information, call Back Door Jewelry Store at 831-3600.

THINGS TO DO Haunted

The Williamsburg Junior Athletic Association is hosting the Haunted Woods from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Williamsburg Junior Athletic Association Sports Complex, 3759 Old Ohio 32, Williamsburg. It is a 30-minute walk through haunted woods, bonfire, food, movie tent, games, music and more. Proceeds benefit the Williamsburg Junior Athletic Association. The cost is $10, $5 for ages 9 and under. Call 724-1041 or visit www.wjaa.org.

On stage

Pumpkin patch

The Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary is hosting the Kids Pumpkin

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Paula Edwards, of Camp Springs, built this recreation of President Barack Obama’s home in Chicago including acorn tops and twigs to remake the front porch columns for an upcoming Applied Imagination garden railway exhibit at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

It’s a small – natural – world

By Chris Mayhew cmayhew@nky.com

Cindy Johnson of Batavia and Paula Edwards of Camp Springs are nuts about their jobs as botanical architects, a job that requires an artist’s touch and green thumb. Using twigs, leaves, acorn nuts, dried pea pods, and plenty of varnish, Edwards and Johnson recreate the world in miniature one building at a time as two of six botanical architects employed at Applied Imagination in Alexandria. “We always say we have the best job in the world,” Edwards said. The buildings are used in Applied Imagination owner Paul Busse’s elaborate public garden railway displays for botanical gardens and conservatories across the U.S. Busse’s creations include annual holiday displays outside Rockefeller Center in New York City and the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C.

They’re currently working on a miniature version of the former Penn Station in New York City for the New York Botanical Garden. Edwards and Johnson are key to creating the artistic vision, Busse said. “There’s no way I could do this all by myself, the displays are so big,” he said. Almost every detail of the buildings are made from plant materials of some kind. And they’re not called models, because they’re not meant to look or feel manufactured, Edwards said. “In the natural world things aren’t perfect, but they still look beautiful,” she said. Now whenever she’s outside she usually starts filling a bag with pine cones or other materials that look like they would be good details on a building. Edwards said her favorite part of the job is seeing the joy it brings to people when she helps set

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Cindy Johnson, of Batavia, displays some of the dried pea pods and pine cones she uses in the making of miniature buildings for garden railway exhibits created by Alexandria-based Applied Imagination.

Patch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles 2289, 289 Foundry in Batavia. Choose a pumpkin to decorate. Cover-ups are provided. Lunch is available. Proceeds to benefit local charities. It is a family-friendly event. The cost is $5. Call 732-9035.

See more of the work

To see more photos of Applied Imagination’s miniature displays visit the company’s Web site at http://appliedimagination.biz.

Promote speech, language

Clermont County Public Library is hosting the class “Promoting Speech and Language Development in Children” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Bethel Branch Library, 611 W. Plane St., Bethel. Clermont County Early Intervention provides parents of children ages up to 5 with tips for helping their children develop speech and language skills. Literature materials are available. The event is free, but registration is required. Call 734-2619 or visit www.clermontlibrary.org.

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Cindy Johnson, of Batavia, a botanical architect for Applied Imagination holds up a boat she is making out of a gourd and other plant and tree materials for a display featuring a scene from the children’s tale “The Owl and the Pussycat.”Johnson is waiting for fall and for tree leaves to curl up before adding sails made of leaves.

up the finished displays. The adults feel like little children when they see the finished displays, Edwards said. “If you can make somebody happy it’s a good world,” she said. Johnson joined Applied Imagination about 11 years ago after she couldn’t stop staring at Busse’s rotating holiday music box that he built for the Krohn Conservatory’s Christmas display. The music box featured trains revolving around a hillside filled with plants and Busse’s homemade buildings. Johnson always had been interested in model trains, history, plants and gardening architecture, so

she asked Busse if he ever hired anyone. “The things that I was interested in all congealed into one thing,” Johnson said. One of Johnson’s most recent projects has been the building of a ship made out of a hollowed out gourd and leaves to go along with a display for the children’s fable “The Owl and the Pussycat.” Johnson spent months searching for just the right gourd, finally finding it in a flower store in Williamsburg. “I’ve had this boat in my mind for a long time, I really needed to make it,” she said. Johnson said she’s still amazed at how they start with nothing but a pine cone or a honeysuckle branch and end up making a dream world filled with buildings she’d enjoy living in and trains she’d like to ride in. “It’s the magic of it, is what I like,” she said.

Community Journal

October 14, 2009

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, O C T . 1 5

CIVIC

Meet the Candidates, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. New Richmond High School, 1131 Bethel-New Richmond Road. Meet Candidates for New Richmond School Board, New Richmond Village Council and Ohio Township Trustees. 553-4146; www.newrichmond.org. New Richmond.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

The Effects of Obesity on Your Health, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 7820 Beechmont Ave. Heritage Hall. Christopher Bolling presents “Pediatric Obesity: When Should We Really Worry” and Gina Feldkamp presents “Obesity and Diabetes Connection.” Free. 388-4181. Anderson Township.

HOLIDAY HALLOWEEN

Haunted Woods, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Williamsburg Junior Athletic Association Sports Complex, 3759 Old Oh. 32, Thirty-minute walk through haunted woods, bonfire, food, movie tent, games, music and more. Benefits Williamsburg Junior Athletic Association. $10, $5 ages 9 and under. 7241041; www.wjaa.org. Williamsburg, Ohio.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Fall Story Time, 10 a.m. Doris Wood Branch Library, 180 S. Third St. Stories, games and crafts. Ages 1 1/2 to 5. Family friendly. Free. Registration required. 732-2128. Batavia.

RECREATION

Wii Gaming, 2:30 p.m. Bethel Branch Library, 611 W. Plane St. Tweens and teens can play Wii Sports, Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution. Registration required. 734-2619. Bethel. F R I D A Y, O C T . 1 6

ART EXHIBITS

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

EDUCATION

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

HISTORIC SITES

Ulysses S. Grant Birthplace, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed noon-1 p.m. Birthplace of Ulysses S. Grant, $2.50, $2 seniors, $1.50 ages 6-12, free ages 4 and under and members. 800-283-8932; www.ohiohistory.org. Point Pleasant.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Field of Fright, 8 p.m.-midnight, Turpin Farms, 3295 Turpin Lane. Walk through corn maze with screaming scarecrows, man carrying a chainsaw and more. $11, $9 ages 2-11, free ages 23 months and under. 561-2621; www.turpinfarms.com. Newtown. Haunted Woods, 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Williamsburg Junior Athletic Association Sports Complex, $10, $5 ages 9 and under. 724-1041; www.wjaa.org. Williamsburg, Ohio.

RECREATION

Junior Jazzercise, 4:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Anderson Hills Christian Church, 8119 Clough Pike. Work on coordination, strength and endurance, nutrition and importance of physical fitness. Ages 6-11. $45. Registration recommended. Presented by Junior Jazzercise. www.jazzercise.com. Anderson Township. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 1 7

COOKING EVENTS

Chili Cook-Off, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Hartman House Log Cabin, 5260 Aber Road. Chili made by Executive Committee Members and Local 2009 Democratic Candidates. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Clermont County Democratic Party. 732-2378; www.clermontdems.org. Jackson Township.

CRAFT SHOWS

Craft Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Emmanuel Methodist Church, 4312 Amelia Olive Branch Road. Homemade jams and jellies, baked goods, Woodworking, floral arrangements, quilted purses, paintings, art work, center pieces, jewelry, furniture and more. Free. 732-0052. Batavia. St. Veronica Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Veronica School, 4475 Mount CarmelTobasco Road. Hand-crafted holiday decorations, jewelry, home decor items and more. Benefits St. Veronica Parish School. Free. 528-5401. Mount Carmel. Craft and Gift Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles 2289, 289 Foundry, Homemade crafts and gifts by local artisans. Lunch available. Presented by Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. 732-9035. Batavia.

FARMERS MARKET

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

HAPPY HOURS

Happy Hour, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Gravy, 576-6789. Loveland.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

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

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Field of Fright, 8 p.m.-midnight, Turpin Farms, $11, $9 ages 2-11, free ages 23 months and under. 561-2621; www.turpinfarms.com. Newtown. Fall on the Farm Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 9669 S. Ohio 48 — fall location, Children’s farmthemed play area, food, music and more. Corn maze; $5, $4 children. Hayrides to pumpkin patch; $4, $3 children. Free admission. Presented by Blooms and Berries Farm Market. 697-9173; www.fallonthefarm.com. Loveland. Haunted Woods, 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Williamsburg Junior Athletic Association Sports Complex, $10, $5 ages 9 and under. 724-1041; www.wjaa.org. Williamsburg, Ohio. Kids Pumpkin Patch, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles 2289, 289 Foundry, Choose a pumpkin to decorate. Cover-ups provided. Lunch available. Benefits local charities. Family friendly. $5. Presented by Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. 732-9035. Batavia.

SHOPPING

Shop For A Cause Charity Shopping Day, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Anderson Towne Center, 7500 Beechmont Ave. When guests Shop For A Cause they receive exclusive all-day savings storewide on a wide assortment of merchandise and special offer for selected departments. Benefits various charities. $5 shopping pass, available in stores. Presented by Macy’s. 312-781-4689; http://www.macysinc.com/shopforacause/. Anderson Township. S U N D A Y, O C T . 1 8

PROVIDED.

The Clermont Inn Players are presenting “Frankenstein’s Guests” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Clermont Inn, 180 E. Main St., Batavia. It is a Halloween comedy. The event includes dinner. Tickets are $30. Reservations are required. Call 732-2174 or visit www.clermontinn.dine.com. The play will also run at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31. Clint Bramkamp and Jenny Clay-Faxon perform a scene from “Frankenstein’s Guests.”

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

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

Roger Mullins, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Borders Books, Music and Cafe Eastgate, 4530 Eastgate Blvd. Local author discusses and signs new mystery thriller “Lethal Amnesia.” Free. Presented by Borders Books and Music Eastgate. 943-0068. Union Township.

PUBLIC HOURS

ART EXHIBITS

Watercolors Bright and Bold, 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Caribou Coffee, Free. 231-2092; http://marilynsartblog.blogspot.com/. Anderson Township.

Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Lake Isabella, $9.50 for 12-hour permit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60 and up; vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township.

EDUCATION

EXERCISE CLASSES

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

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FARMERS MARKET

Wilfert Farms, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Wilfert Farms, 3135 Lindale Mount Holly Road. Fresh-picked fruits and vegetables that are harvested several times each day and kept under refrigeration. 797-8344. Mount Holly. Batavia Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Batavia Township,, Main and Depot streets. Vegetables, fruits and eggs. 876-2418. Batavia.

FESTIVALS

Harvest Bazaar and Turkey Dinner, 2 p.m.7 p.m. Loveland Presbyterian Church, 360 Robin Ave. Crafts, gifts, bake sale, children’s games and turkey dinner 5-7 p.m. $8, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3-6. 683-2525. Loveland.

HISTORIC SITES

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

EXERCISE CLASSES

StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Symmes Park, Free. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/northeast. Symmes Township.

FARMERS MARKET

Blooms and Berries Farm Market, 11 a.m.5 p.m. Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 6979173. Loveland. Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.

HISTORIC SITES

Ulysses S. Grant Birthplace, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Birthplace of Ulysses S. Grant, $2.50, $2 seniors, $1.50 ages 6-12, free ages 4 and under and members. 800-283-8932; www.ohiohistory.org. Point Pleasant. Miller-Leuser Log House Open House, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Miller-Leuser Log House, 6550 Clough Pike. Tour of 1796 historic log house and farm buildings. The oldest log cabin in Hamilton County remaining on its original site. Free. Presented by Anderson Township Historical Society. 231-2114; www.andersontownship.org. Anderson 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. 859-441-9155; www.so-nkysdf.com. Pierce Township.

LITERARY - BOOK CLUBS SHOPPING

Cut-A-Thon, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Noodles Salon, 8433 Beechmont Ave. Hair cuts. Includes snacks and beverages. Benefits American Cancer Society and Hospice of Cincinnati. $10. Appointments recommended. 4740800. Anderson Township. M O N D A Y, O C T . 1 9

EDUCATION Book Buddies, 4 p.m. Bethel Branch Library, 611 W. Plane St. Elementary students will read aloud to teen volunteers to help develop reading. Ages 1-5. Free. Registration required. 734-2619. Bethel. HEALTH / WELLNESS

Family Reading Book Club, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl. New Richmond Branch Library, 103 River Valley Blvd. Parents are encouraged to read with their elementary age children. Free. Registration required. 553-0570; www.clermontlibrary.org. New Richmond.

PARENTING CLASSES

Promoting Speech and Language Development in Children, 6:30 p.m. Bethel Branch Library, 611 W. Plane St. Clermont County Early Intervention provides parents of children ages up to 5 with tips for helping their children develop speech and language skills. Literature materials available. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 734-2619; www.clermontlibrary.org. Bethel.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Anime Club, 3 p.m. Bethel Branch Library, 611 W. Plane St. Watch new and classic anime recommend library to buy or not. Ages-1318. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 734-2619. Bethel.

LITERARY LIBRARIES

Wednesday at the Movies, 2 p.m. Festival of short films. Doris Wood Branch Library, 180 S. Third St. Adults. Free. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 732-2128; www.clermontlibrary.org. Batavia.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Drop-In Story Time, 11 a.m. Williamsburg Branch Library, 594 Main St. Stories, games, songs and crafts. All ages. Free. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 7241070. Williamsburg.

Community Blood Drive. 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Pierce Township Fire Department, 950 Locust Corner Road. Walk-ins welcome. Appointment recommended. Presented by Hoxworth Blood Center. 947-2025; www.hoxworth.org. Pierce Township.

LITERARY - BOOK CLUBS

Bookends Book Club, 1 p.m. “The Ride of our Lives” by Mike Leonard. New Richmond Branch Library, 103 River Valley Blvd. Book discussion group. Adults. Free. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 553-0570; www.clermontlibrary.org. New Richmond. Bethel Book Discussion Group, 1 p.m. “Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Bethel Branch Library, 611 W. Plane St. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 734-2619. Bethel.

LITERARY - LIBRARIES

Chess Night, 7 p.m. Williamsburg Branch Library, 594 Main St. Join Alfred Cherascot to learn basic strategy and to play matches. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 724-1070; www.clermontlibrary.org. Williamsburg. Teen Zombie Survival School, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. New Richmond Branch Library, 103 River Valley Blvd. Discover how to survive a zombie attack through discussion on Zombies and Sci-fi. For teens. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 553-0570; www.clermontlibrary.org. New Richmond.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

PROVIDED

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” at the Taft Theatre. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16; 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18; and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The show is for children ages 4 and up. Tickets are $20, $18, and $7. Call 513-569-8080 or visit www.livenation.com.

Drop-In Toddler Time Story Time, 11 a.m. Union Township Branch Library, 4462 Mount Carmel-Tobasco Road. Ages 18 months to 3 years. Stories, songs and play. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 528-1744. Union Township.

PROVIDED The third annual Books by the Banks: Cincinnati USA Book Festival brings together more than 80 regional and national authors, including Jennifer Weiner, Jeannette Walls and Thayne Maynard, for an all-day event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Duke Energy Convention Center. There are author and illustrator signings, panel discussions, costumed storybook characters, a Kids’ Corner, music and more. Pictured is the commemorative Books by the Banks poster by Ryan Ostrander. Visit www.booksbythebanks.org.

Life

Community Journal

October 14, 2009

Thoughts about an unwelcome topic pied with death. Many teens try to soothe their anxiety by seeing themselves as masters of life and dispensers of death in violent video games or watching horror films. Others defy death by taking daredevil risks, driving recklessly, bingeing or engaging in extreme sports. Their conclusion: “See, I’m invulnerable!” Ordinarily, death anxiety subsides as we concentrate on pursuing a career and beginning a family. Then midlife occurs. The kids leave home, retirement looms and death anxiety returns. From then on, concerns about death are never completely gone from our minds – though we try so desperately to ignore them. Awareness of our mortality is not necessarily the same as the

fear of mortality. The difference depends on our neuroses as well as our spiritual and psychological health. An authentic religious faith plays an ever-increasing role in our dealings with death as it has for people throughout the centuries. It’s understandable that today, as our faith diminishes, we have an almost obsessive concern with lengthening life and staving off death. Yet, as Dr. James Hollis writes in “What Matters Most,” “All of our instrumentalities, our wondrous medical armamentaria, only extend our stay a few years at best. …We are living longer and longer as a species, but in service to what?” How is it that a person might achieve what he or she wants in life and still feel miserable?

Are our lives four times more happy and meaningful that the much shorter lives of those who lived in ancient Greece; or two times more happy than those who lived just a century ago? Will those who live longer in this present century live better lives, and how do we define “better” – just by living longer? Gold and diamonds are precious because of their limitedness. Each of our days and years are precious because they are limited. A hiding from the reality of death is a denial of one’s basic nature. The integration of the idea of death, rather than sentence us to a bleak pessimism, can act as a catalyst to plunge us into more authentic ways of living. We will prize depth over abundance; wisdom over knowledge; humility

‘Income’ eats away at Social Security disability checks The recession is expected to add more people to the Social Security rolls – so many, in fact, that the government said it will pay out more benefits than it will collect in taxes the next two years. Social Security disability claims have jumped nearly 20 percent since the recession began. It seems a lot of people who had been working despite their disabilities are now applying for Social Security Disability benefits after losing their jobs. If you find yourself in this situation, you have to be very careful to avoid losing benefits unnecessarily. Cynthia Hurst of Blanchester applied for Social Security disability back in 2002, and didn’t get approved until 2007. “It took me 5 1/2 years to get approval, jumping through

their hoops to do whatever they wanted me to do. I had b e e n denied twice,” she Howard Ain said.W h e n Hey Howard! Hurst finally got approved, she learned Social Security would give her benefits going back five years. “I found out you’ll receive back pay in a few increments the first year, but they won’t give you the rest for another year,” she said. What happened next was the biggest surprise for Hurst, who has been living with her boyfriend, Cecil, for many years. “They said that food and shelter in someone else’s house is considered an income

– so they took the difference of that,” she said. Hurst counted up all the money the Social Security Administration took out for food and shelter each month from 2002 to 2008, and it came to more than $13,000. This is money neither she nor Cecil will receive. Hurst said, “I asked, ‘Well, if you’re going to take the money from me, why don’t you give it to Cecil who has been taking care of me all these years?’ She said, ‘Well, he should have been keeping receipts.’ I wasn’t told about that.” Hurst said she’s learned a valuable lesson. “I had the wrong attorney. I should have worked with a disability attorney who knew the ups and downs,” she said. So, if you’re thinking about applying for such benefits you

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over arrogance; growth over Father Lou comfort; meanGuntzelman ing over shallowness; a solid Perspectives spirituality over materialism. We will come to know that above all else, it is love that gives our lives meaning and liberates us from fear of our mortality. Love can give meaning to an entire lifetime. Love goes on forever.

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Some of us may turn the page when we see what this column’s about. It’s about death. And to us page-turners, Col. Nathan Jessep (Jack Nicholson), might angrily blurt out as he did in the movie, “A Few Good Men,” “You can’t handle the truth!” He could say that to many of us because our culture is the most death-denying that’s ever existed. Dr. Irvin D. Yalom points out in “Staring at the Sun” how our anxiety about dying varies throughout our life cycle. Even as young children we harbored a certain angst about death and the possible losses it would entail. From about six to puberty, death anxiety ordinarily goes underground and returns more forcefully during adolescence. Teenagers can become preoccu-

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Co-workers beg him for this apple cake Talk about a busy couple of weeks. Just check out my “Out & About” info below. I really love connecting with my family of P r e s s readers like this. A n d Rita you know Heikenfeld what the Rita’s kitchen c o m m o n thread is that runs through every presentation/class I teach? It’s not just about the food, but who shares it with you, and the most important things in life aren’t “things.” That philosophy is represented well in our first recipe.

Aunt Ruth’s apple cake

You have to try this. From friend and awesome singer Linda Dollenmeyer. Here’s her story: “My Aunt Ruth in North Carolina is one of the best cooks I have ever known. In her 80s she lives alone, is active in her church and

sings with a group that visits nursing homes. “Going to her house was, and is, like going to the best bed and breakfast. This cake recipe is to die for. She makes it for my cousin Randy to take to work. His co-workers always want to know when he is bringing it again.” By the way, when a recipe says to “cream” you want to beat it really well and it will start to look a bit creamy. This cake reminds me of one my sister, Judy Nader, an Eastern Hills Journal reader, used to make for our Mom during apple season. Everyone looked forward to it!

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Preserving herbs the ‘green’ way

I’ve had a few requests for how to dry herbs the old-fashioned way, now touted as being the “green” way. Here’s how I do it: Except for lavender (the

flower buds contain the most flavor and fragrance), I like to use the leafy portion of the herbs – the flavor of herbs is best right when the plant is beginning to form buds, but most of the time, I harvest whenever I can. Sometimes it’s at this stage, other times the herbs are in full flower. And remember, the flowers of culinary herbs are edible, so if you want to dry them, that’s OK.

Traditional bunching of whole plant:

Most herbs dry nicely by these traditional methods. Strip an inch or so from the bottom of the stem and hang upside down secured with a rubber band or string away from heat, light and moisture (or hang upside down in paper bag). You can also place the leaves in single layers in a basket, on a cloth or screen. When they crinkle between your fingers, they’re dry. Strip leaves from stems and leave whole if possible. Volatile oils stay intact until you crush them for cooking. Store away

which are best for eating/cooking/baking? Check out my blog at Cincinnati.com.

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COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD

Rita Heikenfeld in her herb garden. from heat and light. To use dry herbs in place of fresh, use l/3 of the amount called for, since dry herbs are stronger.

Tips from Rita’s garden

Herbs hung in bunches, dried naturally usually turn a grayish green. To keep a brighter color, you can chop up the herbs coarsely, lay them on screens or a towel, and let them dry. They will dry faster and retain a nicer color.

Tips from Rita’s kitchen

Had a great time at: • Macy’s Top Chef party benefiting the FreeStore Foodbank • Turner Farms with Findlay Market’s Lunch on the Land • Keynoting at Bethesda North’s Healthy “U” University • More’s Specialty Plants in Williamsburg • Granny’s Garden open house • Channel 19 cooking up chicken gumbo soup • McNicholas Moms & Daughters brunch Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.co m with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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ance followed by dinner, games, dancing and fun for all ages at the Scottish Rite Ballroom. Tickets are $100 for adults and $50 for children. Seating is limited. Single tickets for each production are $20, $18, and $7 and are available by calling The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Box Office at 569-8080, or visit www.livenation.com or call 877-LYV-TIXS. Enjoy the Arts/START discounts are available. For subscriptions and group sales call The Children’s Theatre Box Office at 569-8080, ext. 10. Subscription prices range from $72 to $28 for all four shows. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati also presents an additional nine performances of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” for school students. Ticket prices are $7 per student with one free adult admission for every 15 students. School performances are during the daytime hours Oct. 16, 2023. Call Pam Young at 5698080, ext. 13, for details. Free proficiency testfocused Study Guides are available online at www.thechildrenstheatre.co m.

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“Disney’s HSM2 On Stage!” (Cheerleader, Teresa). The show will be presented for the public at the Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St. Downtown at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16; at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17; at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18; and at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Don’t miss The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Family Gala at 5 p.m. Oct. 17. This family event features a private perform-

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performed as a soloist at Carnegie Hall in New York in 2005. This is her sixth season with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. She has appeared in “Robin Hood” (Mary), “Disney’s High School Musical” (Cathy), “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer” (Elf & Cupid), “Frosty: A Magical Adventure” (Grace), “Annie Jr.” (Annie), “Tom Sawyer” (Becky Thatcher), “The Rockin’ Adventures of Peter Rabbit” (Cottontail) and

Re-Elect Tim Rudd Clerk of the Clermont County Municipal Court “As Clerk of Courts, Tim has worked cooperatively with Clermont County law enforcement agencies by implementing policies and procedures that have facilitated and simplified legal processes for deputies and officers in the field. He and his staff are receptive to the concerns of other components of the criminal justice system as well, and this has resulted in smooth operations in an increasingly complex area. A continuation of this effective relationship will be assured through the re-election of Tim Rudd as the Clerk of Municipal Court.” —A.J. “Tim” Rodenberg Paid for by Committee to Elect Tim Rudd, Tim Rudd, 3900 St. Rt. 743, Moscow, Ohio 45153

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Transportation important to seniors A few years ago, a lady called to thank us for providing transportation for her father, who had recently passed away. She said we took him to dialysis three days a week for 10 years. This lady worked full-time and still had children living at home. She could not afford to quit her job to take her father to dialysis. Yet without it he would die. Our service helped not only the senior, but his daughter and her family, and her employer, too. This is only one example of how critical transportation can be to older adults. Transportation is one of the major services provided by Clermont Senior Services. Our staff does a great job, but they are always looking for ways to expand and improve services. Tuesday, Oct. 20, CSS is partnering with Council on Aging, Agenda 360 (a regional Chamber of Commerce initiative), and several other agencies to hold a forum to discuss the transportation needs of older adults in Clermont County. This forum, “Moving Forward: Seniors, Transportation & Independence,” will be held from 9:30 a.m.

to 11:30 a.m. at the M i a m i To w n s h i p Civic Center, 6101 Meijer Drive. The forum is folLinda lowed by Eppler lunch and Community an entertainafterPress ing noon proGuest gram for Columnist s e n i o r s . Please call Clermont Senior Services at 724-1255 to register for the forum and let us know if you would like to stay for lunch. The forum is free, but there is a recommended $3 donation for lunch. A highlight of the forum is the presentation of findings from a recent Transportation Needs Assessment conducted by Council on Aging. Presentations also will be made by Clermont Transportation Connection, Clermont County Veterans Services, and George Brown, CSS executive director. But the most important part of the forum is the time set aside for older adults to share and discuss their transportation needs. We want to hear from you

about what is working, what is not working and how we can improve. I’m sure there are many older adults who cannot attend, but have comments they would like to share. Please do so by writing to George Brown at Clermont Senior Services, 2085 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive, Batavia, Ohio 45103; or you can email comments to info@clermontseniors.com. Clermont Senior Services has been the primary provider of transportation and other services for older adults in Clermont County for 40 years. Last year we provided nearly 60,000 trips, taking seniors where they need to go. Medical trips are our number one priority. Door-to-door service is provided and wheelchair service is available. Please call at least three days ahead to schedule a ride, but we try to accommodate next day medical appointments when possible. Transportation can be scheduled by calling 7241255. Linda Eppler is director of communications for Clermont Senior Services.

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Howdy folks, With the weather getting cold, we all need to check on our neighbors to see if they need any food or to be taken to the store or doctor’s appointment. The Clermont Senior Services, where I am on the executive board, sure do a super job for the seniors, taking them Meals on Wheels, trips to the doctors, to the senior centers and a host of other things. There is a program on behalf of Agenda 360, the Council on Aging and Clermont Senior Services, called Moving Forward: Seniors, Transportation and Independence at the Miami Township Civic Center at 6101 Meijer Drive. The date is Oct. 20, at 9:30 till 11:30 a.m. This will be a very informative meeting. To register call 724-1255. You will enjoy the services the Senior Service do for our seniors. While Ruth Ann and I were on the lake last week fishing, we saw a Kingfisher looking for a meal of fish. Boy, was it beautiful. The lake was up a little and the fish were not biting good, but we caught several crappie and bluegills. These are two excellent fish to eat. We took fish down to my brother’s for supper and everyone enjoyed them. The Monroe Grange at Nicholsville will be having a Halloween program at their next meeting Oct. 16. The Junior Grangers and their family have been invited to come and enjoy the evening. This will be a costume dress-up event for everyone that wants to. It will be good to see the different costumes and some will be interesting. The other evening we were watching the R.F.D. television program. They were giving a California program, one was on strawberries. This farm had 750 acres. Boy, how would you like to start picking a patch that size? The other farm had 1,500 acres of onions. They showed folks getting them ready for shipment. One part showed how the onions were peeled and

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October 14, 2009

Read beyond reality

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There’s no imagination quite like that of a teenager. The Clermont County Public Library is looking for imaginative, original short stories written by Clermont County teens for the second annual Teen Read Week Writing Contest. The theme for Teen Read Week 2009 is Read Beyond Reality. The contest is open to anyone between the ages of 12 and 19. Stories may be submitted any time during the month of October either in person at one of the branches or online. The winning story will be chosen by

a committee by Nov. 16 and featured on the Web site. The winning author will receive a journal and a booklight. The rules: • Stories must be original and no longer than 4,000 words. • Stories with objectionable content or language will not be considered. • Stories must be submitted by Oct. 31. • All submissions become property of CCPL. Teens can submit their entries online at h t t p : / / w w w. c l e r m o n t l i brary.org/trwentry09.shtml.

Resident solos Nicholas Ingram recently soloed in a single-engine aircraft. This was Ingram’ first flight as a student pilot without his instructor in the aircraft. Ingram is enrolled in the Aviation Technology: Professional Pilot Program at the UC Clermont College. The laboratory portion of the professional pilot program is taught at the Clermont County Airport. Ingram is the son of Brent and Debbie Ingram of Felicity. When Ingram completes the two-year program, he will have earned an Associate of Applied Science degree and a commercial pilot certificate. For more information about professional pilot training, visit www.ucclermont.edu or call 732-5200.

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NEWSMAKERS Judge receives award

Clermont County Municipal Court Administrative Judge James Shriver is the recipient of the 2009 C.J. McLin Award, presented by the Ohio Justice Alliance for Community Corrections (OJACC). The award is named after the late Ohio Representative C.J. McLin Jr., who worked tirelessly in the General Assembly to improve community corrections through funding and legislative change. Shriver was recognized for establishing and presiding over Ohio’s first OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) Court. He was nominated for the award, “as a result of his demonstrated commitment and leadership in the judicial field and his willingness to help and renew an interest in problem-solving courts.” The award was presented during the 2009 annual OJACC conference in Columbus. Past recipients of the McLin Award include Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Moyer and Justice Evelyn Stratton. “I am honored and humbled to have been selected for this award,” said Shriver. OVI Court was established in June 2005 to deal with an increasing number of impaired drivers on county roadways. Shriver pioneered a problem-solving court that goes beyond the traditional handling of these types of cases. The OVI Court helps offenders work on the addictive behaviors behind their drunk driving arrests.

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The Athenaeum of Ohio will begin its 2009-2010 lecture series Wednesday, Oct. 21, when the Rev. Pablo T. Gadenz, STD will give the Marzheuser Lecture on JewishCatholic Relations – “The Scriptures, St. Paul and Jewish Methods of Exegesis.” The lecture will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Bartlett Pastoral Center on the Athenaeum campus. It is free and open to the public. Father Gadenz is assistant professor of biblical studies at Seton Hall University, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology. Born near Santiago, Chile, in 1967, he was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Trenton, New Jersey, in 1996. He earned his doctorate in scripture from the Gregorian University in 2008. The address is 6616 Beechmont Ave., Mount Washington; 2312223.

Christ Presbyterian Church

The church is hosting the annual Harvest Festival from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. The event features “Trunk or Treat,” face painting, pumpkin decorating, games and inflatables. Children ages 1 to 12 are encouraged to come in costume and participate. It is a free event. The church is at 5657 Pleasantview Drive, Miami Township; 831-9100.

Clough United Methodist

The church is hosting the fundraiser Bowling for Missions from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Cherry Grove Lanes, 4005 Hopper Hill Road, Cherry Grove. All ages are invited to bowl to support the church’s 2010 mission trip to My Father’s House, an orphanage in Whitehouse, Jamaica. The cost of $15 per person includes shoe rental and unlimited bowling for two hours. Door prizes will be awarded. For more information,

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

Locust Corner United Methodist Church

The church hosts Sunday School at 9 a.m. and Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Sundays. The church is at Locust Corner and Wagner roads, Pierce Township; 752-8459.

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LUTHERAN

Mount Orab United Methodist Church

The church is feeding the local football team, Western Brown Broncos, Friday, Oct. 23, before their game against New Richmond. The church is hosting the annual Craft Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The bazaar will feature more than 20 vendors. For more information about booth space, call Sue Wylie at 937-444-6161. The event will also have Grandma’s Attic, which is gently used goods for sale, a Bake Sale, as well as lunch specials. The church is at the corner of US 68 and Elm Street, Mount Orab; 937444-6161.

River of Life Assembly of God Church

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

St. Veronica Church

The church is hosting the fifth annual Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The church is at 4473 Mount CarmelTobasco Road, Mount Carmel; 528-1622.

Trinity Christian Fellowship

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 beginning Oct. 16. It will continue through Nov. 20. The church is at 3730 Cobb Road, Williamsburg; 724-7729; www.trinitychristianfellowship.org.

True Church of God

The church is hosting the annual Harvest Party at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Enjoy a bonfire, games, food and non-scary costume contest. The church is at 1793 Ohio 52 in Moscow; 553-6721.

UNITED METHODIST

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

“Encircling People with God’s Love” Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery PASTOR JONATHAN KOLLMANN

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.

Trinity United Methodist 2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301

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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

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

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

OWENSVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

“To Become and Make Disciples Of Christ”

Located at 19 East Main Street 513.753.6770

Sunday School Class 9:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF GOD

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Amelia United Methodist Church (St. Rt. 125 & Church St.) Amelia, Ohio

AUMY! Youth Group grades 6 to 12 Sunday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Come Join Us…. Marc Quinter, Pastor 1001502943-01

Sunday School 9:45am - Worship 11am (nursery provided) Sunday Evening Service 6pm-Youth 6pm 513-575-1121 www.mtrepose.org

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

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MT REPOSE 6088 Branch Hill-Guinea Pike Ken Slaughter, Pastor

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

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

752-3521

513-732-1971

The church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and church worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. The Laurel and Spring Grove Churches will begin their fall revival at the Laurel United Methodist Church with a carry-in meal at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. The message will be delivered by Jack Kerr at 7 p.m. Oct. 25, 26 and 27. For more information, call Gloria at 553-3043. The church is at 1888 Laurel-Lindale Road, Laurel; 553-3043.

www.faithchurch.net

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

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

Laurel United Methodist

5910 Price Road, Milford 831-3770

Lutheran Church (ELCA)

CLOUGH PIKE BAPTIST CHURCH 1025 CLOUGH PIKE

Pastor: Tom Bevers www.Cornerstone.ohbaptist.org

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.

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SOUTHERN BAPTIST

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

Community Church of Nazarene

EVANGELICAL FREE

Come Experience The Presence of the Lord In Our Services

www.cloughpike.com

visit www.cloughchurch.org or call Robin Wilson at 231-4870. The church will be offering Financial Peace University, a 13-week, video-based small group study by Dave Ramsey that teaches families how to beat debt, build wealth and give like never before. This study is open to the community and will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 16. For more information, contact Lindey Kunz at 484-9314 or visit www.daveramsey.com/fpu/home. The church is at 2010 Wolfangel Road, Anderson Township; 2314301.

October 14, 2009

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

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 d School.......................9:30am Sh l 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

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

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

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

513.753.1993 vineyardeastgate.org

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

683-2525

www.LPCUSA.org

LPCUSA@fuse.net

PRESBYTERIAN CALVIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

Nursery care provided www.calvin-pc.org

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 199 Gay Street Williamsburg, Ohio 45176 Phone: 513-724-7985 Sunday School: 9:30A.M. Worship:10:30A.M.(SupervisedNursery) PRESCHOOL: Tues, Weds, Thurs

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

949 SR Bus. 28, Milford 831-3218 Eric George, Pastor Rob Meyer, Youth Leader Kent Underwood, Minister of Worship & Music

Sunday School 9:30am Worship/Children’s Church 10:30am Sunday Equipping Hour 6:00pm Adult Bible Study/Youth/Kids Club 7:00pm WED ”A friendly Church for the Whole Family”

Community Journal

Community

October 14, 2009

Good news for Clermont safety enthusiasts The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) has awarded $49,500 in federal traffic safety funding to the Clermont County General Health District. This grant has been received in Clermont County for several years and is the funding source for the Safe Communities program. “Partnerships are critical to the long-term success of any safety effort and we are committed to working with law enforcement and many other local partners to address traffic safety concerns in Clermont County,” said Clermont County Health Commissioner Marty Lambert. “These funds will help ensure that we can dedicate time and personnel to these efforts.” Safe Communities has identified several priority

Safe Communities also recently announced that the seat belt rate in Clermont County is up to 74.6 percent. This is an increase from 71 percent a year ago. areas for traffic safety in Clermont County. The program focuses specifically on: Increasing the seat belt usage; general public awareness about traffic safety issues; motorcycle safety; and teen driving issues. Safe Communities plans many events and activities throughout the year to support law enforcement efforts, such as an annual “Mocktails” event to discourage drinking and driving.

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“We work with many groups, schools and agencies to promote traffic safety and reduce fatalities on the roadway,” said Safe Communities Coordinator Martha Enriquez. “There are lots of opportunities for presentations, assemblies and public displays to encourage safety.” The funds are passed through OTSO from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to support the efforts of safety partners statewide. There are about 30 counties in Ohio that receive similar funding. Safe Communities also recently announced that the seat belt rate in Clermont County is up to 74.6 percent. This is an increase from 71 percent a year ago. A comprehensive seat belt survey is done twice a year to monitor 19 specific sites in Clermont County. Data is gathered regarding who is belted by age and gender of driver and type of vehicle.

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This data assists in planning outreach efforts. For example, the September 2008 survey showed the seat belt usage in the northwestern part of Clermont County was higher than in the southeastern part. “We also learned that those driving pick up trucks are less likely to buckle up. This information helps guide our educational efforts,” said Enriquez. Although one fatality is one too many, Clermont County, along with most of Ohio, has had a decrease in fatal crashes. From January to September 2009, there have been six crashes resulting in seven deaths. During the same time frame in 2008, there were 16 crashes resulting in 20 deaths. Alcohol-related crashes are also on a downtrend trend in Ohio. Clermont County dropped from 289 total alcohol-related crashes in 2004 to 227 in 2008. For more information about Clermont County Safe Communities, contact coordinator Enriquez at 7358409 or menriquez@co.clermont.oh.us.

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IN THE SERVICE Clark

Spc. Kyle Clark, a 2002 Glen Este High School graduate, is a soldier of the 1192nd Engineer Company (Horizontal), 101st Engineer Battalion, 225th Engineer Brigade, Multi-National Division-Baghdad. Enrolling into the University of Cincinnati, Clark chose political science as his major. At college, Clark is a member of College Democrats of America. His past accomplishments consist of supporting the Democratic Party, volunteering his service at meetings, canvassing neighborhoods and helping organize campaign rallies. He provided service to his community by working on local campaigns. Beyond politics, a huge influence in Clark’s life was his father. Clark’s father was such a big role-model because he worked hard his whole life, kept his career during times of mass layoffs and worked overtime often to support his family. Wanting to pay tribute his father’s legacy, Clark enlisted in the Ohio Army National Guard in March 2006. After completing basic training at Fort Benning, Ga., Clark spent 16 weeks at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, to become a healthcare specialist. “Having seen what losing a soldier does to a family, I want to make sure everyone goes home,” he said. “This is a main factor in joining the military.” Clark previously deployed with the 216th Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy) to Baton Rouge, La., to support relief efforts during the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav. Clark then volunteered

About service news

Mail announcements and photographs to: The Community Press, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, Ohio 45140. Send a S.A.S.E. for photo return. Email clermont@communitypress.co m, or fax items to 248-1938. Questions? Call 248-8600. to join the 1192nd Eng. Co. in its deployment to Iraq, where he provides minor medical assistance and serious trauma care. Over the next year of the deployment, Clark hopes to share his medical knowledge with the soldiers he serves with and assist with any issues the soldier might have, even if it is just to talk. In the future, Clark plans to continue serving his local and federal communities politically as well as militarily.

Long

Thomas R. Long has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program. Long, a 2009 graduate of Taylor High School, will report to Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C., for basic training in January 2010. He is the son of Monica Burkett of New Richmond, and Thomas Long of North Bend.

Roat

Specialist Derek Roat, HHC16th ENG BDE, is activated for deployment in Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Roat is a 2003 graduate of Glen Este High School/Scarlet Oaks. He is the son of David and Jina Roat of Eastgate.

MARRIAGE LICENSES John Boyd, 24, 5390 Brushy Fork, Batavia, oil rig service technician, and Christen Hallberg, 24, 17284 Bloomrose, Williamsburg, hair stylist. Ryan Miller, 20, 3775 Happy Hollow, Bethel, Sears, and Stacie Featherstone, 19, Edgewood, Kentucky, cashier. Robert Burton, 25, 340 N. East St., Bethel, mechanic, and Tiffany Cook, 22, 340 N. East St., Bethel, Grammas Pizza. Paul Kempf, 40, 1406 Breckenridge, Amelia, and Mary Sprague, 37, 620 W. Walnut, Bethel. Grant Rheinfrank, 30, 2027 Jones Florer, Bethel, flight coordinator,

and Mevet Shteiwi, 24, 2235 Gordon, Miamisburg, hair designer. Randy Apgar, 24, 5537 Fomorin Road, Williamsburg, laborer, and Heather Stanton, 21, 5537 Fomorin, Williamsburg, personal banker. Scott Farmer, 26, 3410 Ohio 774, Bethel, and Stephanie Roberts, 29, 3410 Ohio 774, Bethel. Barry Clevenger, 23, 1000 Triple Two Farm, Felicity, and Katelyn Kirk, 19, 1000 Two Farm, Felicity. James Green, 37, 16221 Sams Drive, Williamsburg, contractor, and Lucinda Davidson, 34, 113 Willow Run, Mt. Orab, manager.

Probation Department is Skeen Award Winner The Clermont County Common Pleas Court Adult Probation Department has received the Clifford Skeen Award, presented by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. The award recognizes the department for operating the “most outstanding non-residential community corrections program in the state of Ohio for fiscal year 2009.” The Clermont program was selected as the Skeen Award winner from a field of 47 community corrections programs across the state. Clermont County Common Pleas Administrative Judge William Walker recently accepted the award during the Ohio Justice Alliance for Community Corrections Conference in Columbus. The Clifford Skeen Award is presented in honor of the late, eight-term Ohio representative, who sponsored the Community Corrections

Act passed by the Ohio Legislature in July 1979. The purpose of the act is to reduce the number of nondangerous offenders being sent to state prisons. “We are honored to have been selected for this award,” said Walker. “This program has been quite effective in reducing recidivism and is helping many individuals turn their lives around. As a result of the program, 67 offenders are successfully diverted from prison each year, resulting in a cost savings to citizens of around $1,474,000.” In Clermont County, Common Pleas Court judges refer probationers to three components within the Adult Probation Department Prison Diversion Program – The Intensive Supervision Program, The Success Through Employment Program (STEP), and the Aftercare Recovery Group.

Community

October 14, 2009

Community Journal

Clermont parks offers non-scary night hike What creatures roam the wooded areas at Sycamore Park? You’ll be able to find out, by taking the Animals of Halloween Fall Night Hike at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Sycamore Park, 4082 Ohio 132.

During the hike, a Clermont parks’ naturalist will lead you on a non-scary, free, family-friendly hike along Sycamore Park’s paved trail to look and listen for nocturnal animals. “Before the hike, I’ll be

giving a short presentation about bats, owls, spiders and other animals, their beneficial qualities, and how they relate to Halloween,” said Clermont Parks Naturalist Laura Hoople. “We’ll call for owls,

and listen for other nocturnal creatures, like insects, mice, skunks, opossum and raccoons.” There’s a chance those on the Sycamore Park hike could spot an Eastern Screech Owl. These are the

smallest owls that can be found in Ohio, with a wing span of 20 inches, and weighing in at 6 ounces. Eastern Screech Owls have one of the most varied diets of any North American owl, eating things like snakes,

lizards, crayfish and insects. For more information about this or other Clermont County Park District events, visit www.parks.ClermontCountyOhio.gov or call (513) 876-9013.

NEWSMAKERS

Recently, the Miami Rifle and Pistol Club of Clermont County donated $750 to the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. In accepting the donation Sheriff A.J. (Tim) Rodenberg said, “The Miami Rifle and Pistol Club is a loyal friend and supporter of law enforcement, and in light of recent budget cuts at the sheriff’s office, this generous donation is greatly appreciated and will be put to good use.” Pictured are John Kies and Greg Esz of the Miami Rifle and Pistol Club, Sheriff A.J. Rodenberg, Chief Deputy Rick Combs and Lt. Tim Zurmehly.

Learn about quail Local business owner and Quail Forever member Susan Reeves will host an informational seminar about wild quail and their habitat Saturday, Oct. 24, at Bethel Feed, West Plane Street. Ohio Department of Wildlife Biologist Heidi Devine will be the guest speaker. The program is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. In addition to the seminar, Brown-Clermont Quail Forever Chapter 3054 will hold a drawing for a February 2010 cruise to the Gulf of Mexico.

Raffle tickets for the cruise are $20 each or one free ticket with membership purchase. Proceeds from raffle sales will directly benefit the chapter’s conservation efforts. The program will begin at 11 am. The cruise drawing will take place at 12:45 p.m. Quail Forever is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to the restoration of native bobwhite quail habitat. For more information, visit www.quailforever.org.

Clermont County Common Pleas Administrative Judge William Walker has been named “2009 Trial Judge of the Year” by the Southwest Ohio Trial Lawyers Association Judge Walker (SWOTLA). Judge Walker will be honored during the organization’s annual recognition dinner Nov. 17 in Cincinnati. SWOTLA is comprised of trial attorneys who desire to advance the cause of those who are damaged in person or property and who must seek legal redress, and to uphold and improve the judicial system and trial by jury. “I am humbled and honored to have been selected to receive this award,” said Judge Walker. “I am pleased that those, who come before me in court, whether they win or lose, know that they are treated fairly and their cases are handled expeditiously and professionally.” First elected to Clermont

Resident honored

Amelia resident Maureen Robertson will be among 41 area professionals honored Nov. 20 at the Salute to YMCA Black & Hispanic Achievers Gala. Nominated by local companies for their

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THE AMELIA

Arrests/citations

Brian L. Stokes, 48, 24 Church St., disorderly conduct while intoxicated, Sept. 21. Corrie Smith, 39, 2156 W. Garrison Road, impersonating officer, theft, Sept. 22.

Incidents/investigations Criminal damage

Door damaged at 35 Lori Lane, Sept. 21.

Fraud

Male stated ID used with no authorization at 27 Lori Lane No. 7, Sept. 28.

Impersonating officer, theft

These offenses occurred at Speedway at 51 W. Main St., Sept. 21.

Theft

1999 Ford taken at 5 Lori Lane, Sept. 25. Tires taken off vehicle and replaced with others at 3381 Huntsman Trace, Sept. 28.

BATAVIA

Arrests/citations

Krystle R. Cramer, 22, 648 Terrace View, criminal trespass, Sept. 17. Jamie S. Moyer, 30, Short Street, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, escape, Sept. 19.

Incidents/investigations Assault Juvenile male was assaulted at Batavia Elementary, Sept. 16.

Criminal damage

Bike damaged at 221 E. Main No. 2, Sept. 20.

Criminal trespass

Trespassing on property at 221 E. Main No. 3, Sept. 17.

Theft

Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers; $10 at East Main Street, Sept. 16.

Unauthorized use

2001 Saturn taken without authorization at 100 Broadway, Sept. 20.

NEW RICHMOND

Incidents/investigations Menacing

Female reported this offense at 208 Sycamore St., Sept. 28.

Theft

Cigarettes and cellphone taken at 1035 Cobra Road, Sept. 26.

PIERCE TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Britteny Salyers, 21, 1433 Tohopan Drive, disorderly conduct, Sept. 12. Amber Rutherford, 22, 2685 Spring St., theft, Sept. 14. James T. Mcgee, 38, 346 St. Andrews, warrant, Sept. 9. Guy L. Friend, 25, 1751 E. Ohio Pike, recited, Sept. 11. Troy D. Bowling, 39, 506 Forest St., recited, Sept. 9. Donnie W. Moore, 18, 878 Locust Corner, theft, Sept. 20. Ashley M. Wright, 26, 1420 Ohio Pike No. 5, falsification, Sept. 22. Juvenile, 16, assault, Sept. 22. Jarod R. Miller, 21, 3457 Orchard Drive, warrant, Sept. 19. Michael Davis, 45, Homeless, criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, Sept. 23. Ralph J. Jones, 55, 139 Clare St., drug possession, Sept. 25. Gordon L. Cooper, 45, 1751 Ohio

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Pike No. 238B, falsification, warrant, Sept. 25. Bradly Myers, 22, 1391 E. Ohio Pike, open container, Sept. 27. Scott A. Maples, 37, 3645 Blackjack Trail, domestic violence, Sept. 27. Juvenile, 13, drug possession, Sept. 28. Juvenile, 13, drug possession, Sept. 28. William Johns, 39, 8 Montgomery Way No. 1, domestic violence, Sept. 23. Jessica Jetton, 24, 1137 White Oak, recited, Sept. 23. Craig A. Smith, 30, 2780 Lindale Mt. Holly, warrant, Sept. 25.

Incidents/investigations Assault

Female was assaulted at 3668 Merwin Ten Mile Road, Sept. 22.

Criminal damage

Eggs thrown at vehicle at 3819 Bennett Road, Sept. 28.

Criminal trespass

Trespassing on property of Grammas Pizza at East Ohio Pike, Sept. 23.

Domestic violence

At Blackjack Trail, Sept. 27.

Falsification

False information given to officer at 1751 Ohio Pike No. 238B, Sept. 25.

Fraud

Female stated ID used with no authorization at 3419 Jenny Lind, Sept. 22.

Misuse of credit card

Female stated card used with no authorization at 3100 Golf Club Lane, Sept. 12.

Theft

Air conditioner taken from roof at Select Strategies; $5,000 at Ohio Pike, Sept. 11. Medication taken at 1381 Ohio Pike No. 13H, Sept. 15. Tools taken; $591 at 1737 E. Ohio Pike, Sept. 16. Merchandise taken from Walmart; $27 at 1815 E. Ohio Pike, Sept. 20. Cash taken from vending machine at Kroger; $108 at 1783 Ohio Pike, Sept. 21. Leaf blower and trimmer taken from Clermont County Equipment; $700 at Ohio Pike, Sept. 26. Yamaha motorcycle taken at 1114 Orchard Lane, Sept. 26. Check taken from The Floor Store at Ohio Pike, Sept. 23. Male purchased vehicle on E-Bay, has never received it at 1044 Terry Del, Sept. 29.

Violation of protection order

Male reported this offense at 2400 Linkside, Sept. 22.

UNION TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Leah M. Thompson, 31, lka 478 Piccadilly, warrant service, Sept. 21. Douglas M. Wickersham, 26, 4571 Montclair, warrant service, Sept. 21. Kayla C. Gunther, 21, 6040 Flyer Drive, persistent disorderly conduct, Sept. 20. Olegario Centeno, 44, Lka Caldwell, drug trafficking, Sept. 21. Antonio P. Alvarez, 23, 600 Chamber, drug trafficking, Sept. 21. Kevin L. Webster, 41, 475 Piccadilly, warrant service, Sept. 22. Johnathan Fryman, 22, 219 Savannah Circle, disorderly conduct while intoxicated, Sept. 22. Angela K. Slone, 29, 2501 May St., warrant service, Sept. 21. William R. Rudd, 37, 4150 Mt. Carmel

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POLICE REPORTS Tobasco, disorderly conduct, Sept. 20. Sherri L. Saylor, 38, 2222 Ireton Trees, disorderly conduct, Sept. 20. Andrew J. Waters, 18, 398 N. 3rd St., no drivers license, Sept. 24. David F. Henschen, 47, 6347 Beechmont, operating vehicle under influence, Sept. 23. James L. Bowman, 31, 679 Park Ave., obstructing official business, drug paraphernalia, Sept. 23. Brandon D. Greve, 33, 4602 Plainville, drug paraphernalia, Sept. 23. Jeffrey W. Oliver, 22, 1401 White Oak, warrant service, Sept. 24. William Buchanan, 49, 492 Glenrose, domestic violence, Sept. 22. Kurt Wuerfel, 50, 474 Old Ohio 74, warrant service, Sept. 23. Nicolai Iorga, 55, 510 Carrington, no drivers license, Sept. 24. Stephen G. Gregory, 20, 884 Staghorn, operating vehicle under influence, Sept. 25. Juvenile, 13, assault, Sept. 23. Maria A. Orse, 18, 671 Wilfert, warrant service, Sept. 24. Tony Davis, 40, 6457 Ohio 41, disorderly conduct, Sept. 23. Michael C. Carpenter, 43, 2200 Rose Road, leaving the scene, Sept. 19. Robert A. Balon, 22, 1299 Brooke Ave., open container, Sept. 26. Juvenile, 16, underage intoxication, Sept. 25. Charles W. Hamblin, 49, 4700 Beechwood, warrant service, Sept. 27. Anthony J. Vaskuhl, 20, 491 Little Turtle Lane, domestic violence, Sept. 25. Emily Davidson, 18, 1858 Fireside Drive, underage consumption, Sept. 25. Gary Mcfarland, 22, 4714 Beechwood, warrant, Sept. 26. Troy M. Purdum, 39, 203 Gaines St., obstructing official business, Sept. 23. Kristina M. Hensley, 34, 203 Gaines St., obstructing justice, Sept. 23. Ashley M. Newkirk, 20, 10684 Betty Ray, warrant service x3, Sept. 25. Wayne E. Moss III, 24, 4700 Beechwood, warrant service, Sept. 27. Donna M. Smith, 37, 8451 Colerain, theft, marijuana possession, Sept. 25. Lindsee A. Evans, 26, 4724 Buckskin Trail, operating vehicle under influence, driving under suspension, Sept. 27. Sarah D. Stacey, 18, 4489 Eastwood, driving under suspension, Sept. 25. Mark Phillips, 45, 1011 Baytree Court, driving under suspension, Sept. 25. Audra L. Altom, 37, 4659 Cardinal, operating vehicle under influence, Sept. 24. Larry J. Colins, 63, 474 Old Ohio 74, receiving stolen property, Sept. 25. Daniel G. Stanley, 49, 474 Old Ohio 74, receiving stolen property, Sept. 25. Phillip D. Deininger, 33, 4824 Salty Lane, open container, Sept. 26. Amanda C. Dodson, no age given, 144 Newlun Court, disorderly conduct, Sept. 26. Franklin M. Colwell, 25, 1075 Split Rail, operating vehicle under influence, driving under suspension, Sept. 26. Darin M. Jewell, 27, 774 Rue Center, operating vehicle under influence, Sept. 26. Elizabeth A. Donahedian, 19, 5356 Rolling Wood, driving under suspension, Sept. 27. Cindy L. Hughes, 42, 519 Elm Ridge, operating vehicle under influence,

Sept. 25. Christa J. Jackson, 23, 1785 Ohio 28, operating vehicle under influence, keg law, Sept. 26. Steven A. Schober, 18, 1785 Ohio 28, underage consumption, Sept. 26. Donald R. Combs, 20, 1503 Ohio 28, underage consumption, Sept. 26. Tyler Disney, 27, 2782 Ohio 132, drug instrument, physical control, Sept. 27. Patricia Zapanta, 45, 4806 Forest Meadows, operating vehicle under influence, Sept. 26. Chet T. Seivert, 26, 297 Redbird, robbery, Sept. 27. Jarrod C. Hasty, 26, 4699 Shephard, domestic violence, Sept. 27. Richard D. Bourbeau, 45, 822 Youngs Lane, domestic violence, Sept. 27. Tony Estepp, 22, 4704 Beechwood, persistent disorderly conduct while intoxicated, Sept. 28. Stanley C. Bussell, 39, 4556 New Market Court, warrant, Sept. 20. James T. Sturdevant, 20, 4421 Forest Trail, warrant, Sept. 20. Steven E. Rawles, 43, 498 Piccadilly, warrant, Sept. 20. David L. Elkins, 37, 1032 Clepper, warrant, Sept. 20. Megan Sparks, 22, 50 High Meadow Lane, warrant, Sept. 21.

Incidents/investigations Aggravated menacing

Unlawful restraint, domestic violence At Cardinal Drive, Sept. 27.

WILLIAMSBURG

Arrests/citations

Samantha Dunn, 18, 50 High Meadow Lane, warrant, Sept. 21. Robert J. Hall, 20, 220 N. 3rd St., possession of fireworks, Sept. 17. Daniel A. Tarvin, 30, 3560 Woodside Drive, drug possession, Sept. 23. Raemarie A. Funk, 23, 2 Hyde Park Drive, drug possession, paraphernalia, Sept. 25.

Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering

Female was threatened at Meijer at Eastgate Blvd., Sept. 25.

Burglary

TV, guns taken from residence; $4,400 at 3885 Banks Road, Sept. 24.

Criminal damage

Arrow shot through wall of residence at 5009 Beechwood, Sept. 21. Male reported this offense at Party City at Eastgate Blvd., Sept. 26. Rock thrown through window of apartment at 124 Newlun Court, Sept. 26. Five tires punctured on vehicles at 4530 Tealtown, Sept. 25.

Door of vacant home kicked in at 177 N. 5th St., Sept. 21.

Misuse of credit card

Female stated card used with no authorization at 137 N. 4th St., Sept. 16.

Theft

Monies taken from vehicle; $20 at 359 S. 5th St., Sept. 21. Aluminum brake, etc. taken; $1,788 at 296 N. Front St., Sept. 18.

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Domestic violence

At McGuff Lane, Sept. 15.

Arrests/citations

Domestic violence

At Eastgate Blvd., Sept. 27.

Theft

26. Video game system, DVD player, bayonet, etc. taken at 4306 Aicholtz, Sept. 26. X-Box, controllers games taken; $470 at 4115 Long Acres No. B, Sept. 25. Necklace taken; $1,500 at 595 Berdale, Sept. 26. 1997 Dodge taken at 4471 Eastwood, Sept. 25. Merchandise taken from Walmart; $11 at Eastgate Blvd., Sept. 25. 1997 Saturn taken off lot at Jeff Wyler Chevrolet at Ohio 32, Sept. 25. Money taken from wallet; $150 at 449 McIntosh, Sept. 26. Chain saw taken at 683 Redwood Court, Sept. 27.

Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers; $25.07 at Ohio Pike, Sept. 16. Cash, etc. taken while at Eastgate Mall at Eastgate Blvd., Sept. 20. Merchandise taken from Walmart; $91 at Eastgate Blvd., Sept. 21. Wallet taken from vehicle at 4578 Southridge, Sept. 23. Set of keys taken from vehicle at Home Depot at Ohio Pike, Sept. 23. Male stated ID used with no authorization at 1054 Westchester Way, Sept. 23. CDs taken from vehicle; $200 at 4153 Fox Run, Sept. 23. Merchandise taken from Walmart; $232 at Eastgate Blvd., Sept. 24. Beer taken from Shell Station; $20 at Ohio Pike, Sept. 24. Used vehicle parts taken from Meineke; $600 at Gleneste Withamsville, Sept. 23. Money taken and fraudulent records made by employee at Joe Kidd Dodge: $2,269 at Ohio Pike, Sept. 14. Female stated ID used with no authorization at 4218 Edinburgh, Sept. 23. Necklaces taken from Claire’s; $17.50 at Eastgate Blvd., Sept. 24. Money taken from wallet; $800 at 4056 Mt. Carmel Tobasco, Sept.

Aaron R. Hahn, 30, 3584 Lakewood Drive, Cincinnati, theft at 1260 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Oct. 2. Brandon J. Grissom, 33, 4423 Dogwood Drive, Cincinnati, criminal damaging/endangering, vandalism at 4700 East Filager, Batavia, Sept. 29. Brittany M. Meadors, 19, 4709 Section Ave, Norwood, receiving stolen property at 400 University Lane, Batavia, Oct. 3. Christopher Coogan, 18, 5852 Brushwood Court, Milford, possession of drugs at 4501 Olive Branch Stonelick, Batavia, Sept. 29. Dave W. Vanover, 36, 5 Lori Lane, Amelia, disorderly conduct at 1481 Thomaston Drive, Amelia, Oct. 1. David A. Olphie, 31, 700 University Lane No. 112, Batavia, burglary, at 1370 Gumbert, Batavia, Oct. 2. Joel V. Mcclure, 38, 2229 Berry Road, Amelia, having weapons while under disability at 138 Sweetbriar Drive, Batavia, Sept. 28. Josh Ubel, 23, 2191 Ohio Pike, Amelia, domestic violence at 2191 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Oct. 2. Joshua M. Bell, 21, 2015 Clermontville Laurel Road, New Richmond, possessing drug abuse instruments at 2015 Clermontville Laurel Road, New Richmond, Oct. 2. Juvenile, 13, domestic violence, Oct. 5. Juvenile, 14, theft, Sept. 30.

Juvenile, 14, theft Sept. 30. Juvenile, 14, domestic violence, Oct. 4. Juvenile, 15, disorderly conduct, Oct. 29. Juvenile, 15, domestic violence, Oct. 3. Juvenile, 16, disorderly conduct, Oct. 29. Juvenile, 17, domestic violence, Sept. 29. Keith Armstrong, 44, 81 Shady Lane, Amelia, possession of drugs at 79 Shady Lane, Amelia, Oct. 3. Kelly Melton, 36, 1560 Bethel New Richmond Road, Lot 52, New Richmond, possession of drugs at Berry Patch Road, Ohio Pike, Amelia, Oct. 4. Maegan Hoffer, 18, 2755 Ohio 132, New Richmond, assault at 3000 Hospital Drive, Batavia, Oct. 4. Nicholas Richardson, 18, 1284 Pebble Brook, Milford, possession of drugs at 4501 Olive Branch Stonelick, Batavia, Sept. 29. Pedro Duarte, 30, 4652 Otter Creek, Amelia, illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse, possession of drugs at 4700 E Filager Road, Batavia, Oct. 2. Rebecca Burton, 38, 33 Lewis Lane, Seaman, Oh, burglary at 79 Sierra Court, Batavia, Sept. 29. Rodney Allen Orourke, 19, 2359 Rolling Acres Drive, Amelia, information only at 2359 Rolling Acres Drive, Amelia, Oct. 5. Shauna B. A. Nehus, 20, 2 Mayflower Drive, Amelia, theft at 3000 Hospital Drive, Batavia, Oct. 1. Steven Tyler Lay, 18, 2359 Rolling Acres Drive, Amelia, obstructing official business at 2359 Rolling Acres Drive, Amelia, Oct. 5. Thomas R. Tarte, 35, 4241 Brookside Drive, Batavia, restrictions on depositing litter on public property, on private property owned by others and in state waters at 2409 Old Ohio 32, Batavia, Oct. 4. William Lawwill, 39, 4143 W Fork Ridge Drive, Batavia, domestic violence at 4143 West Fork Ridge, Batavia, Oct. 3.

Incidents/investigations Assault

Female was assaulted at 2813 Ohio 132, New Richmond, Sept. 24.

Attempted robbery

Male reported this offense at Berry Road at Shady Lane, Amelia, Sept. 26.

Breaking and entering

Male reported this offense at Drycleaning, Etc. at Ohio Pike, Amelia, Sept. 26. Entry made into storage facility at 2191 Ohio Pike No. 77, Amelia, Sept. 22. Attempt made to enter Pill Box at Ohio Pike, Batavia, Sept. 24. Entry made, through roof, into Harbor Feight Tools at Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, Sept. 24.

Burglary

Entry made into residence at 79 Sierra Court, Batavia, Sept. 28. Male reported this offense at 4237 Ellis Road, Batavia, Sept. 25. Unlisted items taken at 3611 Jackson Pike, Williamsburg, Sept. 28. Unlisted items taken at 4231 Eastfork Hills, Williamsburg, Sept. 20.

Criminal damage

Male reported this offense at 3336 Foozer Road, Amelia, Sept. 25. Unlisted property damaged at Amelia High at Clough Pike, Batavia, Sept. 22. Unlisted items damaged at 2093 Ginn Road, New Richmond, Sept. 28. Unlisted items damaged at 3784 U.S. 50, Williamsburg, Sept. 28.

Criminal trespass

Trespassing on property at 700 University Lane, Batavia, Sept. 26. Trespassing on property at 4914 Glancy Corner Marathon, Williamsburg, Sept. 28.

Disorderly conduct

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A fight occurred at 57 Madagascar, Amelia, Sept. 25.

Domestic violence

At Ohio Pike, Amelia, Sept. 23. At University Lane, Batavia, Sept. 28. At Bauer Road, Batavia, Sept. 23. At Stonelick Woods, Batavia, Sept. 22. At Harvey Road, New Richmond, Sept. 25. At Southwynd Trail, Williamsburg, Aug. 28.

Drug paraphernalia

K-9 alert on vehicle made at traffic stop at 300 block of West Main, Williamsburg, Sept. 23.

Drug possession

K-9 alert on vehicle made at traffic stop at 200 block of West Main, Williamsburg, Sept. 26.

Endangering children

At 2700 block of Lindale Mt. Holly, Amelia, Sept. 20.

Gross sexual imposition

Offense involved a male juvenile at 2900 block of Ohio 131, Batavia, Sept. 24.

Pandering obscenities

Juvenile received sexual photo at block 60 of Shady Lane, Amelia, Sept. 21.

Theft

Unlisted items taken from Larry’s Auto Sales at Ohio Pike, Amelia, Sept.

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Filings

Total Quality Logistics vs. Freight and Shipping Inc., professional tort Steven P. Justice vs. Uva D. Hoskins, other tort Jeffrey Jenkins vs. Samuel Neff, et al., other tort Kristy Cribbs vs. Lance McCue, et al., other tort Larry L. Powers vs. Pour Wall Contractors Inc. and Marsha P. Ryan Administrator, worker’s compensation James C. Vaughn vs. Marsha Ryan Administrator and George Walter Reitz, worker’s compensation Codi N. Robinson vs. Eastgate Health Care Center Inc., et al., worker’s compensation U.S. Bank NA ND vs. Tina M. Grevas, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Oletta L. Bishop, et al., foreclosure Union Savings Bank FC/BK representation vs. Daniel Tyler, et al., foreclosure Huntington National Bank vs. Steven J. Tauber, et al., foreclosure GMAC Mortgage LLC vs. Larry T. Dotson, et al., foreclosure Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company vs. Donald Minton, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Tonja Stahl, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Donald W. Griffin, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Martin J. Williams and Federal Home Loan

Bank of Cincinnati, foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. David W. Varney, et al., foreclosure Suntrust Mortgage Inc. vs. Helmut Kellner, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Joseph R. Loving, et al., foreclosure Huntington National Bank vs. Charles E. Taylor Jr., et al., foreclosure Household Realty Corporation vs. Michael Trummer, et al., foreclosure HSBC Bank USA NA vs. Timothy E. Luginbuhl, et al., foreclosure Bank of New York Mellon vs. Michele M. Ooten, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Alan L. Hornsby, et al., foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs. Christopher A. Mohring, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Brian M. Hodges, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. successor by merger to ABN AMRO vs. Gerald E. Clust Jr., et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. James S. Arnold and J Morgan Investments LLC, foreclosure Chase Home Finance LLC vs. Stanley J. Davis, foreclosure Bank of New York Mellon vs. Konstantin Misyukovets, et al., foreclosure Citibank NA vs. Robert D. Bullock, et al., foreclosure First Clermont Bank FSB vs. James M. Sroufe, et al., foreclosure United States of America vs. Barbara A. McIntosh, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Darlene A. Sigmon, et al., foreclosure Discover Bank vs. Tracey K. Cunning-

DEATHS Bernard W. Frey

Bernard W. Frey, 82, of Batavia died Sept. 30. Survived by wife, Charlotte L. Frey; children, Cheryl Zaidan, Carolyn, Cathleen, Cynthia and John (Brenda) Frey; step-children, Randy (Pam) and Ronald (Lori) Bonomini, Gwen (Steve) Jones, Jim (Kristi), Steve (Sandy) and Ed (Jan) Hautman and Marlene (Joe) Bare; brother, Elmer (Eleanor) Frey; many grandchildren and many greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by father, Elmer Frey; mother, Alma Nieman; brother, Jerome Frey; wife, Ruth; and wife, Angela Frey. Services were Oct. 6 at St. Veronica Church. Memorials to: Ursuline Sisters of Brown County at Chatfield College, 20918 Ohio 251, St. Martin, OH 45118.

Beth R. Insco

Beth R. “Bea” (nee Goff) Insco, 37, of Batavia died Sept. 27. Survived by husband, Clinton Insco; children, Samantha and Travis Cox and Brianna Cole, all of Batavia; granddaughter, Natalee Garcia; mother, Barbara A. (nee Rouse) Goff Schmidt of Insco Price Hill; sisters, Marie L. Hess, Amy Jo Kraft and Beverly S. Smith, all of Delhi, Rachel A. Hughes of Melbourne, Ky., and Bobbie Jo Shelton of Batavia; brothers, David A. Goff, Matthew T. Goff, Jeffrey J. Goff, Brian K. Goff and Paul J. Goff, all of Delhi. Preceded in death by brother, Ricky L. Goff; and father, Harold R. Goff. Services were Oct. 1 at the Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home.

Jessie Florence Mallon

Jessie Florence Mallon, 94, of Union Township died Oct. 2. Survived by sons, Richard T. (late Charlotte) Mallon, Ron H. (Sue) Mallon and A. Steve (Beverly) Mallon; sister, Lillian Mulberry; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by husband, Richard H. Mallon; parents, George and Euphema Souder; brothers, Raymond Souder and Ralph Souder; and sisters, Mary Willie Devore, Blanche Prather and Elva Popplewell. Services were Oct. 7 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597; or Northeast Church

of Christ, 12020 Southwick Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45241.

Paul L. Sanders

Paul L. Sanders, 69, of Union Township died Sept. 29. Survived by wife, Lois Sanders; sons, Eric Sanders of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Cary Sanders of Murfeesboro, Tenn.; mother, Jessie Mae Sanders of Georgetown; sister, Jane Stansberry of Wahlsburg, Ohio; and grandchild, Noah Sanders. Preceded in death by father, Roscoe Sanders. Services were Oct. 3 at Withamsville Church of Christ. Memorials to: Mid-Western Children’s Home, P.O. Box 48, Pleasant Plain, OH 45162.

Thelma Stillings

Thelma (nee Mineer) Stillings, 89, of Batavia died Sept. 30. Survived by sons, Mark Stillings and Ronald Stillings; daughters, Carol Russell and Sandra Stillings; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Newman Stillings. Services were Oct. 5 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia. Memorials to: Hospice of HopeOhio Valley, 215 Hughes Blvd., Mount Orab, OH 45154.

Donald Raymond Vossler

Donald Raymond Vossler, 49, of Batavia died Sept. 24. Survived by wife, Rebecca Vossler; sons, Donald Adam (Amy) Vossler and Derek Andrew Vossler; daughter, Jennifer Rebecca Vossler; sisters, Judy (Rick) Herbstreit and Donna (Skip) Garrett; and grandchild, Donald Vossler. Preceded in death by father, Donald Raymond Vossler; mother, Joyce Buop; and sister, Barbara Hohweile. Services were Sept. 28 at Hay Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Memorials to: Evercare Hospice, 9050 Center Pointe Drive, No. 400, West Chester, OH 45069.

Sharon A. Webster

Sharon A. Webster, 59, of Union Township died Oct. 1. Survived by husband, Elmer R. Webster; sons, Kevin L. and Robert G. (Janice Mason) Webster; daughter, Lisa A. (James Mullins) Webster; sister, Brenda Loge; grandchildren, Steven, Kevin Jr., Larry, Charles, Robert and Lori. Preceded in death by father, Gordon Lyle; mother, Florence; and brother, David Lyle. Services were Oct. 5 at T.P. White and Sons Funeral Home.

ham, other civil Catherine Doctor vs. Deborah Ellis, other civil Unifund CCR Partners vs. Paula J. Barr, other civil Unifund CCR Partners vs. Mary E. Grayson, other civil Chase Bank USA NA vs. Gale S. Hollins, other civil Discover Bank vs. George M. Volkart, other civil Concepts Inc. vs. Finished Dimensions Inc., other civil American Express Centurion Bank vs. Carolyn Sutto, other civil Ruth D. Hafer and Howard E. Hafer vs. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company, other civil

Divorce

Stephanie Boots vs. Kevin M. Boots Eleanor Paige Woellert vs. Ronald Matthew Woellert Amanda Y. Stephany vs. Craig Stephany Brandy L. Wehrum vs. Daron L. Wehrum Bryan M. Smith vs. Deborah A. Smith Angela Sue Strunk vs. Gary R. Strunk Melanie C. Bruce vs. Joshua Bruce Rhonda Boulares vs. Tarak Boulares Adrianna Kelley vs. Christopher Kelley Samuel S. McKinney vs. Sherry A. McKinney Suzanne P. Smith vs. Craig W. Smith Jessica Renee Arroyo vs. Rafael Alberto Arroyo Charles McCloud vs. Linda McCloud Bryan A. Hoffman vs. Rachel M. Hoffman

AMELIA VILLAGE

20 & 18 Ashwood Place, Woodside Park Dev. Co. LLC. to Maple Street Homes LLC., 0.2727 acre, $63,000. 18 Oriole Court, Lawrence Nevins to Bobby Bryant, 0.408 acre, $139,000. 10 Parkwood Place, The Drees Co. to Scott Moore, 0.136 acre, $178,345. 1 Shank Lane, Freedom Homes to Rusty Whitt, 0.266 acre, $18,206.70. 9 Shank Lane, Freedom Homes to Wade Keller, 0.279 acre, $18,206.30. 11 South Ridge Drive, Charleston Signature Homes LLC. to NVR Inc., 0.23 acre, $18,000. 15 Tall Trees Drive, Christopher & Hannah Phillips, et al. to U.S. Bank, NA, $53,333.34.

BATAVIA TOWNSHIP

1286 Bugler’s Sound Circle, Drees Premier Homes Inc. to Dennis & Leslie Fehlinger, 0.575 acre, $312,174. 3827 Golden Meadow Court, Susanne Mayer & Vince Rociola to James & Margaret Mayer, 0.232 acre, $166,000. 2 Hammann Drive, Dennis Madden to Tracy Flaherty, $218,000. 2505 Herold Road, Chad Marsh & Linda Craig to Jeremy & Richelle Williams, 0.52 acre, $41,000. 3872 Little Creek Drive, Casrod LLC. to Paul Howard, 0.273 acre, $111,750. 2331 Pleasant Meadow Drive, Robert Ferguson, et al. to U.S. Bank, NA, $86,666.67. 3811 Shag Bark Drive, Isaac & Jana Walker to Kathleen Steele, $116,900. 1383 Whitaker Lane, William Snow, et al. to LaSalle Bank National Assoc., 0.48 acre, $123,333.34. 4050 Zagar Road, The Bank of New York Mellon to Jose & Dawn Rios, 6.5 acre, $122,500.

MONROE TOWNSHIP

1950 Big Indian Road, William Light, trustee to Jennifer Zimov, 5.001 acre, $49,500.

NEW RICHMOND VILLAGE

761 Greenmound Drive, Ronald King Jr. to Litton Loan Servicing, LP, 4.16 acre, $73,334. Old US Route 52, Raymond & Janna Dill to IAC LLC., 0.103 acre, $8,500.

Dissolution

Christie Hollins vs. Derek Hollins Leslie Morehouse vs. Christopher Morehouse Amy Lynn Poole vs. Matthew Daniel Poole Leann Townes vs. Michael E. Townes Deborah A. Dattilo vs. Gregory R. Dattilo

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. George L. Husted, 44, 1211 Rolling Meadows, Pleasant Plain, grand theft, Amelia Police. Timothy Michael Bray, 45, 218 Walter St. Apt. 2, Milford, possession of cocaine, tampering with evidence, Milford Police. Jeffrey Scott Abrams, 28, breaking and entering, theft, Amelia Police. Jonathan Daniels Walters, 23, burglary, Goshen Police. Regina N. Carlotta, 27, 1111 Ohio 133 Lot 48 C, Bethel, theft, tampering with records, The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Stephanie Renee Goble, 30, 351 Walnut St., Owensville, theft, receiving stolen property, misuse of credit card, Owensville Police. James L. Huff Jr., 47, 2635 Ohio 50 Apt. 12, Batavia, insurance fraud, grand theft, Ohio Department of Insurance.

PIERCE TOWNSHIP

1303 Betty Jane Lane, Steve Feck, et al. to Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., as trustee, 5 acre, $166,720. Cleveland Lane, Estate of Georgette Stievenard to Sara Jane Hutcherson, 2.775 acre, $39,600. 3497 E. Lakeview Drive, Robert Norton, trustee to Robin Dunn, $75,000. 3395 Legandary Trails Way, John Ipsaro, et al. to Robert & Virginia Mahler, 2.284 acre, $530,000.

UNION TOWNSHIP

1137 Beechridge Court, Todd Cooper to Amber Jacques, 0.26 acre, $125,900. 4258 Cider Mill Drive., Mitchell Moore, et al. to Citifinancial Inc., $73,333.34. 1164 Creekstone Drive, David Mentzel, et al. to Federal National Mortgage Assoc., 0.244 acre, $103,333.34. 437 Dartmouth Circle, Thomas Keane to Ashley MacDonald, $73,000. 4515 Forest Haven Lane, Donald & Christina Diekman to Kenneth Neace, $154,000. 4473 Forest Trail, Grover Chandler to HSBC Bank USA, $76,667.67. 4451 Glendale Drive, Estate of Hoyt Strunk to Angela & Scott Hall, $106,000. 3980 McMann Road, James Roe, et al. to Michael & Mary Steinbuch, 2 acre, $15,219.20. 1277 Misty Lake Lane, Fischer Single Family Homes II LLC. to Christopher & Annie Takam, 0.2298 acre, $174,960. 4579 Muirvalley Court, Robert & Patricia Catanzaro to Jason Gray, $80,000. 4247 North Gensen Loop, M/I Homes of Cincinnati LLC. to Todd Fuqua, 0.086 acre, $125,982. 1285 Old Ohio 74, Estate of John Bitzer to Sarah Garber, $125,000. 1072 Saddleback Drive, US Bank National Assoc., trustee to Tristate Holdings Inc., $80,228. 1072 Saddleback Drive, Tristate Holdings Inc. to Dennis Dole & Jay Phillips, $85,900. 942 Shireton Court, M/I Homes of Cincinnati LLC. to Ronald & Diane Line, trustees, $349,292. Tecumseh Drive, Clermont County CIC Inc. to William Houk, $2,500. 4313 Wuebold Lane, Jenny Staton, et al. to HSBC Mortgage Services Inc., $76,667.

WILLIAMSBURG TOWNSHIP

3503 Bethel Concord Road, Barbara Proffitt to Joseph & Rebecca Jones, 2.23 acre, $133,000. 3912 Cain Run Road, Holiday Homes Inc. to Jason Cunningham, 2.991 acre, $20,000.

BUILDING PERMITS Residential

Maple Street Homes, Crestview Hills, Kentucky, new, 20 Ashwood Place, Amelia Village, $79,000. William Crouch, Batavia, alter, 2304 Haven Drive, Batavia Township. Jacob Brothers Heat & Air, Cincinnati, HVAC, 411 Walnut St., New Richmond Village; HVAC, 1138 Chestnut Court, Union Township. Larry Drake, Cincinnati, carport, 3596 Merwin Ten Mile, Pierce Township, $1,000. Steel Building Materials Co., Milford,

addition, 3390 Jenny Lind Road, Pierce Township, $36,393. Geobar, Loveland, deck, 4493 Ravenwood, Union Township, $6,000. Properties Plus, Cincinnati, deck, 880 Ellery Drive, Union Township, $9,000. Decks by Design Inc., Burlington, Kentucky, deck, 1159 Westchester Way, Union Township, $3,500. Dereck Heming, Milford, porch, 4676 Tealtown, Union Township, $2,000.

Willis Heat & Cooling, Cincinnati, HVAC, 1003 Chanticleer Way, Union Township. Michael Hucker, Batavia, alter, 4286 Old Depot Road, Union Township. Basement Living Systems, Cincinnati, alter, 4476 Chestnut Creek, Union Township, $15,830. M/I Homes, Cincinnati, new, 4175 S. Yorkshire Sq., Union Township, $100,000; new, 4190 S. Gensen Loop, $99,000; new, 4199 S. Gensen Loop, $100,000. Brian Sturm, Batavia, alter, 4222 Ellis Road, Williamsburg Township.

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POLICE REPORTS

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

October 14, 2009

Commercial

Holthaus Signs, Cincinnati, sign, 154 Health Partners Circle, Mt. Orab Village. Kay’s Construction & Supply, Winchester, addition-Jim Mootz Trucking, 19535 Ohio 68, Perry Township, $219,000; alter, $500. JD Stine, Bethel, alter-Eastwood Church of God, 2225 Hales Way, Sterling Township, $9,000. Buckeye Mechanical, Oxford, alter, 2828 Ohio 222, Monroe Township.

From B10 21. Female reported this offense at 2053 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Sept. 16. Tire taken off vehicle at 2179 Ohio Pike No. 20, Amelia, Sept. 25. Unlisted items taken from vehicle at 3690 Treeline Court, Amelia, Sept. 26. Unlisted items taken from vehicle at 41 Huntington, Amelia, Sept. 27. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers at Ohio Pike, Amelia, Sept. 23. Medication taken at 4861 Monterey Maple Grove, Batavia, Sept. 28. Unlisted items taken at 400 University Lane No. 204, Batavia, Sept. 28. Unlisted items taken at 2535 Pochard, Batavia, Sept. 28. Unlisted items taken at 1531 Maryan Ave., Batavia, Sept. 23. Unlisted items taken at 2845 U.S. 50 No. 6A, Batavia, Sept. 24.

LEGAL NOTICE Shelley Foley B-3 1790 Swope Rd. Bethel,Oh 45106 Bruce Clingerman 48 230 Sophia St. New Richmond,Oh 45157 Darla Baker B-8, 7-15 818 Old US 52 New Richmond, Oh 45157 Bill Schumacher B-11 2739 Chestnut Ln New Richmond, Oh 45157 Stan Falk 2-1 3085 Pond Run Rd New Richmond, Oh 45157 Preston King 3-13, Vehicle 6617 Kirkland Dr Cincinnati, Oh 45224 Chris Hamilton 4-14 1740 SR 125 Amelia, Oh 45102 Angela Chestnut 6-9 2020 Stahlheber Rd Hamilton, Oh 45013 Robert Dubrow 6-15 1314 Boat Run Ln New Richmond,Oh 45157 Kurt Fernburg 7-7 225 George St New Richmond, Oh 45157 Dave Underwood 716,17,18 1208 Bethel New Richmond Rd New Richmond, Oh 45157 Daniel Stamm 7-28 Address Unknown Carl David Stamm 7-32 5661 West Day Circle Milford, Oh 45150 Kenneth Redman 8-5 412 Main St. New Richmond, Oh 45157 Rhonda Moyer 8-15 1070 BNR Rd #11 New Richmond,Oh 45157 You are hereby notified that Your personal property stored at Wolf Storage 851 Old 52 New Richmond, Oh 45157 Will be sold for payment due 7338

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Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers at Ohio 131, Batavia, Sept. 25. Sign taken at U.S. 50 at Stonelick Williams Corner, Batavia, Sept. 26. Unlisted items taken from vehicle at 500 University Lane, Batavia, Sept. 26. Unlisted items taken at 207 Eastfork Crossing, Batavia, Sept. 26. Unlisted items taken from vehicle at 700 University Lane, Batavia, Sept. 26. Unlisted items taken at 206 Eastfork Crossing, Batavia, Sept. 27. Unlisted items taken at 58 Sierra Court, Batavia, Sept. 24. Unlisted items taken from doctor’s office at 1000 Hospital Drive, Batavia, Sept. 17. Unlisted items taken from vehicle at 2736 Ohio 132, New Richmond, Sept. 27. Cellphone taken at 3547 Taylor Road, Williamsburg, Sept. 23.

LEGAL NOTICE The following Storage unit(s) from Stronghold of Eastgate will be sold at public auction by Don Bates Auctioneers, at 758 Old State Route 74, Cincinnati Ohio 45245 on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. and will continue until all units are sold. The unit number, name and last known address are as follows: Unit 053 Kasandra M. Nedved, 1133 Forest Run Dr. Batavia, Ohio 45103 1001508881 LEGAL NOTICE PIERCE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS APPLICANT; Stephen Leen CASE: C-7 2009 The Pierce Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a hearing on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, starting at 7:00 P-M., at the Pierce Township Hall, 950 Locust Corner Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the application of Stephen Leen who is requesting a variance for the size of a detached garageMr. Leen wants to build a 350 sq. ft. addition onto his detached garage. Current zoning regulations allow for the construction of a 1000 sq, ft. detached garage on a parcel that is over one acre but less than 2 acres. Mr. Leen’s current structure is 1000 sq ft. The total of the existing structure and the addition would be 1350 sq ft. The addition would allow Mr. Leen to protect his vehicles from the weather. The parcel where the structure will be located is 571 Locust Comer Road on parcel 27-28- 10E-081 on the Clermont County Tax Map. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting and voice their opinion as to the appropriate ness of granting this request. Tom Sill Chairperson 509913

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority, will accept sealed proposals for a qualified firm to conduct a Physical Needs Assessment for its conventional public housing units located in Clermont County, Ohio. The Physical Needs Assessment will be conducted in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Guidebook 7485.3 and The Public Housing and Modernization Standards Handbook 7485.2. All applicants must be familiar with Federal, State and Local building codes, as well as HUD regulations. Deadline to submit proposals and credentials is 4:30 P.M. on November 6, 2009 at the address listed below. RFP’s can be obtained Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. at the address below or by calling (513) 732-6010. All proposals should be sent or mailed to: Sarah Kincaid, Executive Director Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority 65 South Market Street Batavia, Ohio 45103 The Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Housing Opportunity

LEGAL NOTICE Betty Jones E22 4612 Muirridge Ct. Batavia, OH 45103 Larry Peddicord C2 6336 Corbly Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45230 Matthew Naylor B44 604 Lang Rd Cincinnati, OH 45244 Deborah Baron F26 640 Daniel Ct. Apt. 17D Cincinnati, OH 45244 Joshua Hoop B32 680 Barg Salt Run Rd Cincinnati, OH 45244 John Rice F46 27 Chapel Rd. Amelia, OH 45102 Brandon Sturgeon D44 31 Lori Lane Apt 10. Amelia, OH 45102 Ashley Spaulding C52 2422 Riverside Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45202 Linda Robinson E8 478 Piccadilly Sq -F Cincinnati, OH 45255 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. 872957/1001509336

LEGAL NOTICE Storage Unlimited 1294 st. rt. 28 Loveland, OH.45140, hereby gives notice to:#452, Sharon Brewer, 171 Barry Ct., Loveland, Ohio 45140. #266, Kenneth Brinegar, 2308 Wilshire Cir., Goshen, Ohio 45122. #230, Brian Clegg, 1428 Gibson Rd., Goshen, Ohio 45122. #247, Shayne Dorazio, 1022 Way, Milford, Ohio 45140. #G20, Jesse Foster, 2618 Norwood Ave., Norwood, Ohio 45212. #355, Wm. Freimuth, 5854 Wede Rd., Milford, Ohio 45140. #128-33, Kathlene Heath, Box137, Milford, Ohio 45140. #G37, Ned Hope, 6526 Convey Ct., Loveland, Ohio 45140. #G81, JBW dba Fred Palazzo, 1109 Tumbleweed Dr., Loveland, Ohio 45140 #327, Shenna Meravi, 1413 Peach Blossom Ct., Columbus, Ohio 43204. #235, Linda Mink, 1854 Main St. # B., Goshen, Ohio 45122. #405, Michael Patterson, 5896 Whipperwill Hollow Dr., Milford, Ohio 45140. #219, Cynthia Shields, 10 Iroquios Dr., Loveland, Ohio 45140. #344, Roger Snell, 1887 Pebble Ridge #7, Milford, Ohio 45140. #402, Michael Stocker, 7885 Cox Rd.#3, West Chester, Ohio 45069. #417, Michelle Taylor, 118 Sunset Pl., Goshen, Ohio 45122. #218, Russell Walker, 7136 Goshen Rd., Goshen, Ohio 45122. That their property stored at Storage Unlimited will be sold for payment due, On October 28, 2009 Info. 513-575-5999. 1001509632

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October 14, 2009

Community

Protect your pet with a rabies shot Does your dog or cat need a rabies shot? The Clermont County General Health District, in partnership with Family Animal Hospital of Batavia, will hold a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 24, at the Live Oaks Campus, 5956 Buckwheat Road in Miami Township. All dogs must be on a leash. All cats must be contained in a carrier. The shots cost $5 and are payable in cash only. A three-year vaccination will be given to animals, if the owner can provide current vaccination status. All others will receive a one-year vaccine. A rabies tag is not sufficient

proof to obtain a three-year vaccination. According to the Ohio Department of Health, rabies is a preventable viral disease that causes acute encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). The virus exists in the saliva of mammals and is usually transmitted from animal to animal or from animal to human by biting. The virus also can be spread by licking, when infected saliva makes contact with open cuts or wounds, the mouth, eyes and nose. If left untreated in humans and animals, rabies is fatal. Each year in Clermont County, more than 300 potential rabies exposures are reported to the General Health District.

Thus far in 2009, the ODH reports one confirmed rabies case in the county, involving a bat. Bats, raccoons and skunks are animals most often found to have rabies in Ohio. Last year across the state, 55 bats tested positive. Because household pets often come in contact with wild animals, some of them infected with the rabies virus, they should be protected with a vaccination for rabies. For additional information about the rabies vaccination clinic, call the Clermont County General Health District at 513-732-7499.

Volunteers can make a difference “First impressions are important and I think this sign makes a good one,” said Clermont Clean and Green Program Director Becky Ploucha, admiring the colorful flowers and plants blooming around the Welcome to Clermont County sign located at the corner of Ohio Pike and Interstate 275 in Withamsville. “This is one of five projects around the county that volunteers will

work on for Make a Difference Day ... ” she said. Ploucha is looking for volunteers to make a difference in the community by taking part in flower plantings or litter pick-ups that are scheduled on Make a Difference Day, Saturday, Oct. 24. “In addition to planting new flowers and bulbs around the county sign, daylilies and daffodils will be planted around the river-

front bandstand in New Richmond, and at locations in Batavia Township and Stonelick Township. In Milford, a community litter pick up is planned,” she said. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to participate and are encouraged to dress for the weather and the task they will be tackling. Garbage bags and gloves will be provided; H.J. Benkens Florist and Greenhouse will

provide the plants. “This is a great opportunity for families, church groups, businesses, Scout troops and neighbors to work on projects that will have a lasting impact on the community,” Ploucha said. For more information about Make a Difference Day in Clermont County, call 513-753-9222 or email CleanAndGreen@clermont2020.org.

Learn the process at InventorFest InventorFest with Don Kelly is a free event hosted by the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the downtown library. The event will feature information and resources

about what it takes to get a product to market. Attendees will have the chance to ask the experts about inventing, patenting or creating prototypes, and hear presentations and success stories from local and national professionals in the invention industry.

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Lawyers appointed

Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) president Barbara J. Howard has appointed five Cincinnati-area lawyers as chairpersons of OSBA committees and sections for 2009-2010, including James A. Shriver of Union Township, chair of the Criminal Justice Committee. Having earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Cincinnati, Shriver has served as a judge of the Clermont County Municipal Court for 15 years and is currently that court’s administrative judge and the judge for the OVI (Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated) Court. An active member of the

Ohio Judicial Conference, Shriver serves on its Criminal Law and Procedure Committee, Committee on Community Corrections, and Strategic Planning Committee, and co-chairs its Court Administration Committee. He was also recently appointed to the State Task Force of Law Library Associations and serves as first vice-president for the Association of the Municipal/County Court Judges of Ohio. Before becoming a judge, Shriver served as a Clermont County assistant prosecuting attorney for more than 10 years. He is a member of the Union Township Kiwanis, has served on the Clermont Senior Services Board and the Clermont County Special Olympics Board and is president of the Ohio River Valley District Mission Foundation of the United Methodist Church.

Hunt hired

DunnhumbyUSA has hired Jonathan Hunt as a senior associate and developer. Previously a senior consultant at Strategic Data Systems, Hunt will be responsible for developing software Hunt solutions. He earned a Bachelor of Science in systems analysis from Miami University in Oxford. Hunt lives in Eastgate.

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