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Goshen hires new fire chief

By Mary Dannemiller

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The Goshen Township trustees unanimously voted to appoint Steve Pegram as the new fire chief at the Tuesday, Sept. 29, meeting. Pegram currently is working at the Xenia Fire Department as deputy chief. His first day in Goshen will be Monday, Oct. 19. “I think he’s going to make the Goshen Fire & EMS Department a top notch and respected fire department in and around Clermont County,” said Trustee T.J.

Corcoran. “He’s going to bring his strong administrative skills and further refine and improve the processes within the department while strengthening safety.” Trustee Jack Kuntz said Pegram was selected after an interview which lasted more than an hour in which Pegram impressed the trustees with his education and administrative skills. “We went through a very appropriate process in which we gathered the qualified applicants and out of those chose a subset to interview,” he said. “They were all

When Oscar Jarnicki formulated his ideas for “Flying By” 12 years ago, he didn’t know the story would become so true to life. Jarnicki, owner of Eastgate Village retirement community, was the creator and executive producer of the film “Flying By,” which stars Billy Ray Cyrus, Heather Locklear, Olesya Rulin and Patricia Neal. FULL STORY, B1

Heather, right, and Rachel Lilly, both of Grant County, Kentucky, keep an eye on the family’s 1929 A Model at the Pumpkin Run. For more photos, see page A14. KELLIE GEIST/STAFF

Wayne Twp. FD receives grant By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

The Clermont Chamber of Commerce recently announced recipients of the annual Pacesetter Awards. Jeff Lykins, third generation president of Lykins Companies, has been named the Edward J. Parish Pacesetter; Midwestern Plumbing Service has been named the Corporate Pacesetter; and Steve Wharton, former county administrator, has been named the Martha Dorsey Pacesetter. FULL STORY, A14

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was second only to the community work.” Pegram will replace former Chief Virgil Murphy, who resigned earlier this year. “I have absolutely no doubt that after residents get to know Chief Pegram and see the changes that he brings to our department and to Goshen that they will be overjoyed at his addition to our township,” Corcoran said. Pegram will be sworn in at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the township hall, 6757 Goshen Road.

While some of the vehicles at the Pumpkin Run were made to be original replicas, others included custom parts and paint jobs. The annual antique car show was this weekend at the Clermont County Fairgrounds in Owensville.

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qualified, but Steve Pegram was the most qualified with the best experience and best education to take Goshen to the next level. He’s the right guy for the job.” During the meeting, Deputy Chief Doug Engled received applause and praise for his role as interim chief. “I want to express gratitude for all he’s done for us,” said Township Administrator Ray Snyder. “The load that was placed on him could have collapsed other men like a lawn chair. He put the community first and the department

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Don’t be surprised if a member of the Wayne Township Fire Department or a community volunteer knocks on your door in the next few months. The department received a $60,475 grant to make sure every resident in Wayne Township and Newtonsville has a working smoke detector and green reflective address sign. They will going door to door to figure out who needs them. “This grant provides an opportunity for us to provide the tools to improve the safety of our citizens throughout the community. Many times we find where citizens have not replaced the batteries in their smoke detectors and this can

result in a tragic situation,” said Fire Chief Dave Moulden said. “Smoke detectors are a proven tool in saving the lives for fire victims.” The reflective address signs will help firefighters and EMS personnel quickly identify the proper address, especially at night. The grant was awarded Aug. 14. Newtonsville resident and council member Liz Smith was excited to hear about the grant and said she can vouch for the importance of having working smoke detectors. “When our house burned in 2003, we had smoke detectors in every room and I think that’s what got us out of the house in time,” Smith said. “It’s important to have (smoke detectors), and

not everyone can afford them.” She also said while some of the homes in the area have address signs, it will help emergency responders if everyone has one. When the volunteers or fire department members knock on your door, they’ll ask if you have a smoke detector or address sign and if you would like a new one. Under the grant, every home in the township is entitled to receive a smoke detectors for each floor of their home and reflective signs, even if they already have them. “If they want to participate in the program, we’ll ask them a few questions: How many floors they have, if they’ll allow us to install them. But it’s their choice, they don’t have to participate,” Moulden said. Once the survey is complete, Moulden will order the

smoke detectors and signs and fire department employees and volunteers will revisit the homes to help residents install the items. The smoke detectors have a 10-year battery life, but the fire department volunteers will visit each home once every one to two years to make sure the detectors are working. “The fire department is extremely excited about this opportunity to improve safety within our community and we look forward to working with all of our residents on this extremely important project,” Moulden said. He said volunteers are to help visit the 2,800 homes in Newtonsville and Wayne Township. For more information or to volunteer, call 625-6212.

Owensville to have 24/7 police coverage By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com

A federal stimulus grant will enable the Owensville Police Department to provide aroundthe-clock coverage for the village. Police Chief Mike Freeman said the $70,959.53 Justice Assistance Grant will allow him to move three part-time officers up to fulltime status. He also will be able to

move one of his auxiliary officers, who are unpaid, up to part-time paid status. Freeman said 25 percent of the cost of the officers will be supplemented by his present budget. “It’s going to be a real asset to the village to have this coverage,” Freeman said. He hopes to have the 24-hour, seven-day-a-week coverage up

and running by Nov. 1. Mayor Rick McEvoy said he can’t remember the village ever having enough officers for around-the-clock coverage. He said the added coverage “gives everybody a better level of security.” The department has added a number of auxiliary officers since Freeman took over as chief in Feb-

ruary, bringing the total force up to about 20. The new officers allowed Freeman to increase hours of coverage, but he wasn’t able to achieve full coverage until the village received the grant. The grant money runs out after 16 months, at which time the village will have to find a new source of funding or go back to the previous staffing level, Freeman said.

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October 7, 2009

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Parade kicks off homecoming festivities for Goshen High Goshen High School will celebrate homecoming Oct. 9 and Oct. 10 with a parade, football game and dance. A parade at 5:30 p.m. Friday will kick off the activities. The parade will begin at Spaulding Elementary School and proceed along Linton Road, Old Main Street, Goshen Road and back to Spaulding.

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The parade grand marshals are Goshen graduates Mark and Margie Hadley. The parade float theme is “Video Games.” The Goshen Warriors will play Batavia in the homecoming football game at 7:30 p.m. A homecoming crowning will precede the game at 7 p.m. Homecoming court attendants this year are: Juniors Emilee Robinson, Jenel Wyatt, Brent Steele, Austin Arnold; sophomores Jessica Bennett, Emily Buchanon, Tesla Mueller, Taylor Day, Marc Taylor, Austin Hayslip; and freshmen Sami Ziegler, Brittany Manning, Marcus Casey and Arron Worley. The senior court queen candidates are Petra Bradley, Amber

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Burns, Courtney Hess, Erika Lozano, Jade Morris and Jordan Morris. King candidates are Jon Asher, Dillion Blevins, Natey Godby, Chuck Murphy, David Prewitt and Aaron Rogers. The homecoming dance will be 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the high school. Dress is semi-formal. There will be a shoe check for $2 run by the junior class. No shoes are allowed on the gym floor. The price of tickets at the door is $10 each; presale tickets will be sold Monday to Friday of homecoming week for $8 each. The DJ this year is Randy Garrett. Formal pictures will be available through Fugett Photography. The King/Queen Dance will take place about 10:45 p.m. The song will be the senior song: “Good Riddance: I Hope You Had the Time of Your Life.”

Protect your home from carbon monoxide By Kellie Geist and John Seney clermont@communitypress.com

When the Union Township Fire Department got a call to check a carbon monoxide alarm at the Eastgate Woods Apartment complex, it didn’t raise any major red flags. It was a warm summer evening and the caller believed it was a malfunction. But when fire crews arrived, they found low levels of carbon monoxide in a number of apartments in the same building just off Ohio 32. Emergency medical service personnel also transported one resident to the hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning. “After a lengthy investigation, it turned out that a number of the units had problems with the pilot lights on the furnaces, causing the carbon monoxide to leak out into the apartments,” said Fire Chief Stan Deimling. The pilot lights run continuously even though the furnace is not running. Deimling said the furnaces were all older and were

put in around the same time. Stonelick Township Fire/EMS Chief Matt Rose said if his department gets a call on possible carbon monoxide problem, they will check it with an a monitor that measures the carbon monoxide in the air. Rose said his department also is in the process of purchasing a new monitor that measures the amount of carbon monoxide in a person’s body. Assistant Chief Steve Downey said the new monitor uses a finger probe to check for the poisonous gas. In case of an emergency, the Stonelick fire department can be reached at 911; the non-emergency number is 732-1137. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, carbon monoxide poisoning kills hundreds of people every year. The colorless, odorless, invisible gas replaces the oxygen in a person’s body and, at moderate levels, can cause severe headaches, dizziness, confusion and nausea.

“If you don’t have a (carbon monoxide) detector, you’re not going to know that you’re being poisoned. A lot of the symptoms are easily confused with food poisoning or the flu,” Deimling said. “And if people are in and out of their house, like when they go to work, they’ll feel better when they get a little fresh air.” Deimling said while furnaces are a common cause of carbon monoxide poisoning, people also need to be aware of gas appliances, car exhaust and wood-burning stoves or fireplaces – basically anything that uses a flame and combustion. As the temperatures get cooler, Deimling said this is the time of year people need to be checking their carbon monoxide and smoke alarms and having their furnaces cleaned and serviced. That routine service can save your life, he said. If an alarm does go off or you have any suspicions that you have carbon monoxide in your home, don’t brush it off. Call your local fire department.

Fagin Way remembers fire volunteer By Mary Dannemiller mdannemiller@communitypress.com

Wood Street was officially renamed Francis Fagin Way last year, but the dedication ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. “We didn’t get a chance to do it last year because we had to wait for a few things to fall into place, but it’s going to be a great ceremony,” said Erwin Walker, president of the Francis Fagin Foundation. Fagin, who died in 1978, founded the Goshen Volunteer Fire Department by starting a bucket brigade which evolved into the Goshen Township Fire

& EMS Department. “My father was a very quiet man, he didn’t like a lot of praise,” said his son, Dan Fagin. “I think he would be totally overwhelmed to know that somebody finally paid attention to what he invested in and accomplished in this community.” The portion of Wood Street named after Fagin runs between George Street and Old Ohio 28, Walker said. “It makes me feel very proud,” Dan said. “It just so happens that the building right on the corner there is a business my father owned for 38 years so there’s a lot of stuff happening right at that corner. It’s quite an honor.”

The ceremony will be attended by Fagin’s family, local public officials and members of the fire department, Walker said. “Everyone should come out to honor the family and to celebrate what the volunteer firemen did,” Walker said. “We’re also going to honor the eight local departments that gave us coverage and mutual aid protection back then.” Light refreshments, including cake and ice cream, will be served after the ceremony. The dedication will be held at the portion of Wood Street between George Street and Old Ohio 28 named after Fagin.

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October 7, 2009

Goshen BOE candidates discuss school issues Four candidates are running for three seats on the Goshen Local School District Board of Education. The Community Press asked each of the candidates to answer questions. Their responses are:

John Benthien

Q: Why are you running? A: I believe I can make a positive impact on Goshen Local Schools as a member of the board of education. Q: What are the main issues facing the Goshen Local School District? A: The community has grown rapidly over the years and Goshen has had to accommodate a wider spectrum of students from various backgrounds and skill levels. Excelling in the classroom must come first so students can excel in college and the work force.

Tom Bixler

Q: Why are you running? A: I am running for the Goshen School Board so I can be involved in the sound decision making that

Benthien Bixler election to continue what I have been working on for the last four years. My goal is the same that it was four years ago. Continue to work for the students of Goshen and the taxpayers by giving our students the best education and stay within our budget. We have continued to make sure whatever comes to the board’s table that we have all the documentation to make the right decision. This board has worked hard to continue to improve Goshen Schools and prepare our students for the 21st century. We all strive to reach Excellence in all of our buildings. Q: What are the main issues facing the Goshen Local School District? A: One of our main concerns is the uncertainty of what is going to happen with school funding. Also

effects the future of our children and grandchildren. Q: What are the main issues facing the Goshen Local School District? A: I think the biggest issue would be the continued funding cuts coming from the state level. We need to keep this in mind and plan for the future of our students.

John Gray

Q: Why are you running? A: I am running for re-

Gray Steele with the economy in the situation that we are currently in we know that tax dollars and revenue is off by about three to four percent. We have put in our 5 year forecast 10 percent to make sure we can control expenses going out while maintaining our current budget. The last item that we are facing is becoming excellent in all buildings, which from the changes that have been this year in our staff, we believe that at the end of this school year we will be excellent district wide.

Sue Steele

Q: Why are you running? A: The reason I am running for the Goshen Local School Board is the same reason I ran 12 years ago. I feel the residents of this community deserve to have the best educational system possible. During the past 10 years our school district has gone from an academic emergency rating to an effective rating from the State of Ohio Department of Education. Our Spaulding

Elementary and Goshen High School buildings were rated excellent and our Goshen Middle School was rated effective. By the end of this year we hope to an excellent rating for the entire district. I want to continue to be a part of this wonderful mission. I have had the opportunity to work with a wonderful staff that has moved this district forward and has helped so many students succeed. Q: What are the main issues facing the Goshen Local School District? A: The three biggest problems facing not only Goshen Local School District, but all the schools in Ohio are: Funding for education is the No. 1 stumbling block for all of us. The state of Ohio keeps making mandates for programs that have to be in the districts, then turns around and cuts funding for the same programs. I am glad they have decided to fund all-day kindergarten as that is something we put into place five years ago to help our children be more successful in school. We have data that proves how much better students do when they start all day kindergarten. A balanced budget is the next big item facing all districts. We won’t have any idea what kind of

funding we will be receiving until October and that makes for tough times of balancing the budget. We are very fortunate to have a great treasurer’s department. Todd Shinkle and his staff have been able to maintain a balanced budget for the last four years. The State Report Card is another factor. The rating on the State Report Card has continued to move forward the last 10 years under the leadership of our superintendent, Charlene Thomas. She has been able to bring recommendations for hiring great staff members. When these people are added to the wonderful staff we already have, it can’t help but be a winning combination. The one thing I would like everyone to keep in mind is that sometimes being in school is the only positive part of a child’s life. The greeting our students receive in the morning from their bus driver, the wonderful people who serve them their food, the office and clinic workers who are always there to help, the people who keep their schools clean and safe, and the many people involved in every aspect of their learning are very important to the success these students will achieve in their life.

Two Newtonsville candidates discuss village issues, priorities From county drainage projects to the possible changes in the Wayne Township Fire Department, a lot is going on in the village of Newtonsville. Along with that are a number of people who would like to serve on council. Five people are running for the four open council seats and one person is running for the open mayoral seat. Three e-mailed questions were sent to each of the candidates to help the community get to know them before the November election. Only two candidates responded. Here are the questions: Question 1: It’s clear that every community is struggling financially. What do you think are the priorities for your community and what are your solutions to the financial situation? Question 2: What are the major issues you would like to see addressed in Newtonsville? Question 3: What strengths would you bring to the elected position?

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Adam Busam 1. It is unfortunate that we have these times, but I believe this is not a storm that we cannot weather together and, in doing so, grow as a community. I believe that the No. 1 concern in most people’s minds is our safety. It should be of utmost importance to Newtonsville to have a solid police department with a positive presence in our community. In addition, I believe it should be a great priority to keep our community financially sound. Solutions are not easily found in such trying times, however, if the people of Newtonsville come together and trust in its council’s motivation and

dedication, I am confident that funds can be located and all of our resources can be responsibly utilized. 2. I have found that living in a close knit community such as Newtonsville has many positive aspects such as knowing your neighbors as your friends, having supportive relationships with those around you and keeping the importance of small town values alive in a modern world. Being that we are a small population, we need to pay close attention to our safety, keeping our community clean and raising money through grants and donations. I believe it is also important for us to build good working relationships with neighboring communities, especially Wayne Township and increasing the community’s trust and belief in its elected officials. As a smaller community, I believe it is important to continue to live our small town values while updating our appearance along with working with Clermont County on installing sewers. I believe that working towards these goals, Newtonsville has great potential in becoming a positive prospect for future businesses. 3. I am proud to say that Newtonsville has been my home for the past five years and my wife and I have had the privilege of starting our family here. Living in Newtonsville has given my family and I the opportunity to start our own business servicing and selling fire and safety equipment. Owning my own business has given me experience with overhead, budgeting, not only for now but for the future as well, and utilizing all available resources. My motivation has had very positive affects on my family busi-

ness, and I am confident that this motivation will extend if I get the privilege of serving the community of Newtonsville. I will bring to the council of Newtonsville new and fresh ideas, and although some of these may offset current positions, I pledge to work respectfully towards what is best for the community. Lastly, and most importantly, my persistence and capability of following through on my word will bring about necessary changes in our community. Kevin Pringle 1. The village of Newtonsville faced severe financial limits in 2006, my first year in council. After making some tough decisions on services, including cutting the Police department, and other cost-cutting opportunities, we are actually in much better shape as to general fund and the restarting of the police department. In short, we have learned to do more with less I am glad to have had a central part in achieving that for Newtonsville. 2. The job ahead is to really encourage a sense of community again, through special events such as our Centennial Fall celebration last October, which was very successful, as well as getting up to speed and maintaining a quality police department. 3. I previously served the village as clerk treasurer for five years, 1999-2004, and am now finishing out my fourth year on council (elected November 2005) working on the finance and annexation & grants committees keeps me focused on seeking improvements both short term and long for the village.

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Milford BOE candidates differ on district’s future 1. Construction began this year on renovations and additions to Milford High School. Some in the community have said the board spent too much on things like concession stands, bathrooms and tennis courts. Do you think this project has been handled well? How would have spent money differently? 2. Last year, the board debated the advantages of same sex classrooms. Would you support experimental same sex classes in all grade levels? Why or why not? 3. The district currently is under fiscal caution, but cannot be removed because of budgetary constraints at ODE. Do you think the current board and superintendent have earned the label’s removal? How can the district remain fiscally conservative? 4. Teachers and administrative staff received two percent raises this year. Do you agree with the board’s decision to give them raises? If not, how would you have explained your decision to teachers who felt they earned the raise? 5. The 2008-2009 graduation rate was 93 percent. Do you feel as though the district does an adequate job of preparing students for college through the use of advanced placement classes, dual enrollment and other programs? How would you work to improve the graduation rate? Their answers are below. Andrea Brady 1. I believe a ±$31 million project is large enough and complicated enough to justify hiring an industry-experienced person, on Milford’s payroll, to be “in charge” of the project. Right now, a committee manages the project, the committee includes only one person with construction experience, and he has a fulltime job and is unable to give enough time and attention to the project to understand the details. Having our own construction manager would help the process run more smoothly and ensure our funds are spent more efficiently and effectively. The issues I saw with the athletic area add-ons are small in the scheme of the entire project, but are indicative of what may be happening on a larger scale where it is too difficult to see and understand the elements. I feel the construction committee did not conduct due diligence on this aspect of the project. They did not prioritize other maintenance/repair needs before deciding to add to the athletic complex; they did not understand the cost and value with regard to construction, capacity and legal requirements; and they did not give the community an opportunity to provide input before making a decision. 2. I would definitely support exploring gender learning differences and options for tailoring teaching approaches to account for these differences. If Dr. Farrell and Dr. Frye were in agreement, I would also support experimental same sex classrooms if they could be implemented: 1) with families who choose to participate and 2) configurations could be accommodated at no additional cost. The research on gender learning differences is clear

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 or two questions and answers from each candidate in the paper. Readers are asked to see all questions and answers of the Milford Exempted Village School District Board of Education candidates at Cincinnati.com/milford; Cincinnati.com/miamitownship; or Cincinnati.com/uniontownship. and compelling: Males and females learn differently and incorporating teaching approaches accounting for these differences can result in significant educational gains. The district and the school board have the responsibility to explore and pursue any new approaches and programs that could enhance learning. It would be irresponsible not to test something where the research is so clear and even small changes in current classrooms have the potential to make a major impact at a minimal cost. Donald Hartley 1. Some community members feel the board spent too much on things like the concession stand, bathrooms and tennis courts. I believe the board has looked at this project in many ways to get the most out of the monies available. We have listened to the community and have gone back to the architect (ColeRussell) many times to get the best scenario for the community. We want something that will last the test of time and look well too. The Milford Athletic Association helped pay for the tennis courts so I feel a great admiration to them for stepping up to the plate, because this project has been on the drawing board for years. If money was spent differently, I would have supported more money going toward technology, but we must be careful this money can only be used for permanent improvement, because this is not an operating levy. 2. I have no problem with same sex classrooms. I would suggest a pilot grade or classrooms to explore pros and cons. I would like to set a plan in place before this project began. Like how will we evaluate these programs – test scores, attendance, discipline issues just to name a few. Parents’ input and comments would be a must in this pilot too. You would also need staff members and administration that are sold on this program to work. Robert Hewlett 1. First, I believe that the project has been handled well. From the updates that I have seen on the district’s Web site, and the presentations given at the various board meetings, the project is on schedule and in some cases ahead of schedule and it is under budget. As it turned out, the district’s timing to complete this project could not have been better. Given the current economic conditions, the costs to complete this project came well under projections. Secondly, the district has been working off of a master plan that was put together by our community back in 2001, which included the concession stands, bathrooms and tennis courts. The fact that the district has worked with the community throughout this process has allowed for additional saving by eliminating one of the bathroom facilities. Addition-

ally, the contribution from the athletic boosters will pick up half of costs for these items, and if you add on the funds that will eventually be given back by the State, the district completed these items at the lowest possible cost to the tax payers. As a board member, it would be my job to represent the community’s thoughts in spending their hard earned tax dollars. Thus my personal thoughts on how to spend the money are not relevant and I pledge, if elected, to work hard to seek input from the community. I will say that I was disappointed though by the actions at the board meeting where the athletic boosters presented a check for $425,500 for this and additional projects. Anytime there is a group or individual that is willing to help offset any costs to the school district, the school district needs work with these groups or individuals to make it happen. The board of education needs to put “grandstanding” aside and work selflessly for the betterment of our schools. 2. I do not currently support the implementation of experimental same sex classes in all grade levels. I believe it is the job of our school administration and educators to determine the best means to provide an excellent education in Milford and bring these ideas to the board of education for discussion and approval. We need our educators to lead when in comes to ideas on education. This, and similar, proposals have been brought up by members of community factions like “New Options for Better Schools” of which current board member Gary Knepp is a founding member. I feel that Gary’s presence and input on the board have provided a fresh perspective on many topics and I am running for the board to hopefully provide additional perspectives. I am concerned that my fellow board candidate Andrea Brady is also a founding member of “New Options for Better Schools” and Gary’s neighbor. In our recent past, like minded and united individuals on the school board have brought us other “innovative” solutions like undercover high school drug agents and closed libraries. Open dialog amongst board members and the community which explore all aspects of an issue is key to moving forward. Debbie Marques 1. I absolutely think the district’s building project has been handled well, and the money has been spent according to the community’s wishes. The concession stand, bathrooms and tennis courts were part of the second phase of the master plan approved by the community when the bond issue was passed. These items were part of the overall improvements approved by the community for our athletic campus upgrade. Additionally, the Ohio Revised Code specifies the number of rest rooms and access to them based on the capacity at each sporting venue. After we received input from some community members on the rest room/concession stand/pressbox facility, we went back to the architects to see if there were alternative solutions. Rather than building two rest rooms, we are now building a single rest room/concession stand facility that serves several fields, and purchased two pre-fabricated press boxes. This meets Ohio Revised Code specifications while saving the district approximately $75,000. Additionally, the Milford

Athletic Boosters have done extensive fundraising and are donating $425,000 to offset the costs of the improvements to the athletic facilities. As members of the Building & Grounds committee, vice president of the board George Lucas and I have been members of a steering committee that has overseen the building process since the planning for the renovation and addition of the high school began. Joining us on this committee are superintendent Dr. Robert Farrell, treasurer Randy Seymour, high school principal (now Nancy House), ninth-grade community assistant principal Ernie House, maintenance supervisor Bob Penders, representatives from Turner Construction, Cole-Russell architects and other sub-contractors as appropriate. Teachers and staff were very involved giving their input on specific design issues for the interior of the ninth grade wing, cafeteria and music room. Athletic Director Mark Trout was very involved in providing input on all renovations and additions to the athletic fields and facilities. In addition to reviewing all plans and helping to resolve issues and problems that arise with the renovation and build-

ing of a school that is occupied by students and staff, we closely monitor all bills and expenditures. Because of wellexecuted bidding, we were able to use some of the bond dollars for critical capital improvement projects, rather than taking the dollars from the district’s general fund. These included putting a desperately needed new roof on the high school, and air conditioning the only unairconditioned section of the junior high school. This new HVAC system will actually provide energy savings in the winter with its increased efficiency. 2. A committee made up of staff and community members took on the issue of gender differences in teaching, but have expanded their task to be more in-line with the district’s vision: To inspire and prepare our students to reach their fullest potential in a diverse and dynamic world. The committee is exploring how we can be sensitive to all of our students issues in helping them succeed. Part of this does involve exploring how boys and girls learn best and how to incorporate this into the classroom; however, the committee’s goal is to help teachers develop teaching methods that

appeal to the learning styles of both genders. Dave Yockey 1. All of the projects included in the construction plan were projects that were on the master plan to be completed at some time – some have been there for as much as 50 years. The time was right to do it now for four reasons: $425,000 was given to us and earmarked for these projects by the Milford Athletic Boosters, the athletic fields had to be reconfigured and restored because of the construction, the projected cost of the construction was approximately 17 percent under projections. Delaying for a better economy would have driven up the cost as well as requiring some destruction of fields already restored, flush toilets are a common courtesy to our visiting teams and fans who are hospitable to us in their communities. 2. I don’t think there is enough evidence at this time that the extra expense of scheduling classes would be justified.

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UC Clermont’s popularity, enrollment continue to rise By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

Twenty years ago, UC Clermont College had about 1,400 students and wasn’t always seen as the most credible option. But as the school year gets underway, things have changed. “Back then, we wouldn’t have been invited to, say, a McNick college night, but that has really changed,” said Mae Hanna, community relations director. The enrollment at UC Clermont has more than doubled since 1990 and grew 15 percent from 2008 to 2009. The college now serves 3,711 students, many of whom are from Clermont County. “I think it’s a coming of age ... We’ve been totally accepted by the community as an outstanding place to go and we’re significantly less costly than most of the other options,” said UC Clermont Dean James McDonough. “That, combined with the fact that we are UC and the growth of our programs, makes this a great place to start a college career.”

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Junior Eric Borman, left, and sophomore Ramzi Aleswed are both students at the University of Cincinnati’s main campus. They decided to take a few of their science courses in the smaller classes at UC Clermont rather than in the 350person classes downtown.

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A group of nursing students at the UC Clermont enjoy their lunch break. The Clermont campus offers the first two years of nursing classes at their lower price and then hosts a main campus program for the third and fourth years. McDonough said he thinks the 15-percent jump in enrollment also is partially because of the economy and people looking for a closer, less expensive option. UC Clermont’s tuition is about half the price of the main campus in downtown Cincinnati. Some of the most popular programs offered at UC Clermont include liberal

arts, education, criminal justice, pre-business, prenursing. UC Clermont also hosts a number of the main campus’ bachelor degree programs and McDonough said the college is working on offering their own bachelors degrees. McDonough said the faculty is what makes UC Clermont really special. “Our faculty is different

from the faculty at a lot of other colleges because our faculty come to UC Clermont to teach,” he said. “If you go to teach at the main campus, you have to be researcher first. That’s not what we’re about.” Part of UC Clermont’s appeal also includes smaller class sizes (average of about 20 to 25 students in each classroom,) student

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Milford Marching Band Color Guard member Sam Ciraci catches the wind with two flags at the Centerville 2009 Bands of America Regional Championships on Saturday. The band performed its 2009 competition show, "Soaring." The Eagles placed eighth overall, won second place in Class AAA during the preliminaries, and tied with Sycamore High School for Outstanding Visual Performance in the class. To Ciraci's right is guard member and flute soloist Julia Clarson. The band's next competition is Oct. 17 at Ryle High School. The band is directed by Brian Brown, Paul Schrameck and Aimee Everett, with drum majors Mason Gatch and Jake Harrington. GARY PRESLEY/STAFF

assistance and intervention (both in the classroom and through the learning center,) and accessibility. “My mom lives out here, so it’s close to home ... (UC Clermont) also was cheaper and easier for me to get into,” said freshman early education major Brooke Bare. “I plan on staying two years here and then transferring to the main campus ... So far, everything has been pretty good.” While UC Clermont has a number of athletic programs and clubs, students also have full access to the resources, clubs and groups at the main campus. UC Clermont is an open

access college, meaning anyone with a high school diploma or G.E.D. can attend. But Hanna and McDonough both strongly encourage students to register at least a month before classes start next quarter. “Open access does not mean unlimited availability. If you arrive the day of classes, you’ll be accepted, but you might not be able to start until the next quarter,” Hanna said. “Come early, get in the right program, get your financial aid together and set yourself up for success.” For more information, visit www.clc.uc.edu or call 732-5200.

Ohio grants $6 million for Ford plant, parks The Ohio State Controlling Board approved a $6.135 million Ohio Enterprise Bond Fund loan to provide IRG Batavia I, LLC with the access to capital it needs to acquire and renovate the former Ford Motor Company facility in Batavia. The project will result in the creation of 85 new full-time jobs and the potential for more in the future. The 1.8-million-squarefoot facility will be converted from one large manufacturing plant to a multi-use

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

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Steps taken on Ohio 450 project

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The wheels are starting to turn on Union Township’s newest development endeavor – the Ohio 450/Union Gateway project. This project, which calls for a curb cut off Ohio 450, would be to build a road to 130 acres of undeveloped land just off Interstate 275 near Exit 59 in Union Township. Union Township Administrator David Duckworth said this project started about four years ago when the township identified that area, located near Milford and Miami Township, as an area for economic development. But before Union Township could pursue building anything on that land, they needed permission from the Ohio Department of Transportation and the federal highway administration to reconfigure the ramps at the Exit 59 interchange (the Milford Parkway/Hillsboro exit.) “The plan is to reconfigure those ramps to allow for a new, signalized intersection at (Ohio) 450 ... That intersection would then allow access to the Union Gateway project property,” said Steve

Wharton, secretary-treasurer of the Clermont County Transportation Improvement District (TID). “But you have to reconfigure the ramps first or you would have a conflict of people coming off the highway and the people trying to go to and from the gateway.” At the Union Township trustees’ meeting Tuesday, Aug. 25, Duckworth recommended the trustees transfer the project to the TID. “There’s a whole lot of engineering and design work that has to be done to get the permit (from ODOT) ... That scope of work is just beyond anyone here as far as what they can handle,” Duckworth said. “It just made sense for this to become a TID project. They handle these types of infrastructure projects.” The trustees agreed. “Not only does this provide access for the Union Gateway project, it also impacts the access to the interstate from the U.S. 50 corridor, Miami Township, Stonelick Township and the city of Milford,” Wharton said. “This is a natural integration of transportation planning and development that’s really just beyond

Union Township.” Wharton said the TID will start by working to modify the interchange at I-275, which will eventually allow for the private development for the Union Gateway project. While the TID will be spearheading the project, Union Township will continue their financial support. Duckworth said he would have a recommendation for the trustees in the coming weeks for the township to pay for the engineering work. Duckworth doesn’t have the cost estimate for that work yet. When the trustees discussed the Ohio 450 project, they expressed some concerns about their role in the project, but Duckworth said the TID will keep Union Township in the loop. “I don’t think we have to worry about that. I’m one of the board members of the TID ... And I’m not the least bit worried that we’re not going to be involved in this project all along,” Duckworth said. “I think it’s good to see that this project is priority outside Union Township and on a county level,” Duckworth said.

If you’re sick, send flowers By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

It’s always important to support and care for your loved ones while they are in the hospital, but if you’re suffering from any respiratory symptoms you might serve them better by sending flowers. Mercy Hospital Clermont, along with many other area hospitals, is asking anyone who might be sick or who is experiencing respiratory symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, runny nose or fever not to visit the hospital. Anyone under the age of 14 also is asked to stay home. “Visitor restrictions are pretty customary during flu season (December to March)

because of seasonal flu. But due to H1N1, we’re starting the restrictions a little earlier as a precaution,” said Lisa Huddleston, manager of communications for the Greater Cincinnati Health Council. The health council makes the citywide recommendation on visitor restrictions each year. “People in the hospital are trying to get better. They are already suffering from an illness and are more susceptible to any type of additional virus or infection. “So if you’re sick stay at home so you don’t get anyone else sick,” said Pete Gemmer, spokesman for Mercy Health Partners. Gemmer said the restrictions are mostly for people visiting patients who are staying in the hospital, not

necessarily those who are passing through the emergency room. He also said people who are feeling sick and would like to be treated are welcome to come to the hospital. The hospitals also are asking people to practice respiratory etiquette such as using tissues, coughing or sneezing into a sleeve instead of into your hands if you don’t have a tissue, washing your hands frequently and just keeping a little distance from others if you’re not feeling well, Huddleston said. “Basically, please don’t visit sick people if you’re sick,” Huddleston said. Gemmer said the restrictions will probably be lifted in March depending on the decline of the flu season.

New Richmond festival mixes java, jazz and art By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com

New Richmond is hoping a blend of jazz, art and coffee will bring people to the Ohio River village Oct. 10. The second annual Java Jazz ‘n Art festival will run 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Front Street. Bob Lees, owner of the Front Street Cafe, said the festival was held last year in an effort to energize the economy. “We wanted to do something with art that incorporated the businesses,” he said. Works of art will be on display at galleries and shops along Front Street. It will be a juried exhibition and sale with artwork by more than 40 regional artists. New Richmond High School students also will be displaying some of their art-

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Artist Jim Woods paints at Haussermann Park. works. Cheryl Crowell, event chair, said 90 to 100 pieces of art will be on display. Three jazz groups will be performing throughout the day at Haussermann Park on Front Street. The bands are: Jerry Davis and His Spiritual Horn, noon to 1:30 p.m.; Ashley Martin Jazz Quartet, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Chris Smith’s Blue

Chip Jazz Band, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. A Paint in the Park event will be going on in Haussermann Park noon to 4 p.m. and an art-themed car show will take place 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Coffee vendors will be selling coffee along Front Street. There also will be talks to educate consumers about the coffee-making process and efforts to help coffee growers through the fair trade coffee movement. Crowell said the unusual combination of jazz, coffee and art is what sets New Richmond’s festival apart from others. “You don’t get that combination elsewhere,” she said. She said the festival will go on rain or shine, “but we’re hoping for a wonderful day.”

DaVita grand opening

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Miami Township Trustee Karl Schultz and DaVita Dialysis facility administrator Angela Gerbus cut the ribbon at DaVita’s new center in Milford as Town Crier Bill Knepp rings his bell. The center is at 5109 Montclair Blvd.

Wayne Twp. gets $800k for new fire station By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

Wayne Township will be getting a new fire station. Wayne Township Fire and Rescue has been awarded a $820,000 fire station construction grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. As part of this grant, the

township will put $200,000 toward the project. Fire Chief Dave Moulden said the fire department has about $100,000 in savings and the township will need to finance the rest. The trustees agreed to this when Moulden applied for the grant in June. Moulden said the plans are to build the new station next to the Wayne Township Hall. The township

already owns the land and the hall is in the center of the township. More than 6,000 department nationwide applied for this grant and Wayne Township Fire and Rescue was one of only 104 projects FEMA chose to fund. “We’re excited. This is a great opportunity for the community to see their tax dollars at work,” Moulden said.

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Parents sentenced to prison in death of baby Parents of a 11-day-old baby girl who died last December each have been sentenced to four years in prison. Samantha Smith, 25, of Goshen Township and John D. Foster, 26, of Miami Township each pleaded guilty to a child endangering charge and were sentenced Tuesday, Sept. 29, by Clermont County Common Pleas Court Judge Kenneth Zuk. The pair originally were charged with manslaughter

in the Dec. 20 death of their daughter, Caroline. Woody Breyer, Clermont County’s chief criminal assistant prosecutor, said the baby died of a perforated bowel originally thought to be caused by blunt force trauma. The mother told police she had squeezed the baby because the child was constipated. However, after further examination of the medical evidence, prosecutors felt they could not prove the

trauma was the direct cause of death, Breyer said. He said the parents failed to keep a scheduled doctor’s appointment for the baby even though they knew she was sick. Breyer also said the mother had called child services before the baby was born, saying she didn’t think she could take care of the child but workers felt the mother was going to be fine.

Ride to honor fallen soldiers By Mary Dannemiller mdannemiller@communitypress.com

Tour demonstrates how organic farming works By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com JEANNE HOUCK/STAFF

Carolyn Maupin of Batavia, left, and Brian Lindsay of Loveland pose with a motorcycle Lindsay will ride during a ride from Clermont County to Ripley Sunday, Oct. 11, in honor of fallen servicemen and servicewomen. It’s open to the public. Maupin is the mother of Army Staff Sgt. Matt Maupin, who gained the world’s attention when he was kidnapped by insurgents in Iraq in April 2004. His body was found in March 2008. not forgotten their sons,” Lindsay said. “We always want people to come meet us at the end or the beginning of the race to look at the bikes and see us off.” When riders finish in Ripley they will be greeted with a 21-gun salute and a concert of patriotic songs. “The bottom line is their memory only lives on if we have the opportunity to tell their stories and this is one

opportunity to tell their stories,” Prazynski said. “As a parent who has lost their child the biggest fear you have is the memories will fade, and we don’t want our memories to fade. “Since we’re not making new memories the only way for them to live on is tell our child’s story and remember all the fallen heroes.” For more information on the free memorial ride, call Brian Lindsay at 677-3022.

Early voting under way By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com

Early voting began Sept. 29 in Clermont County. “We had about 30 people the first day,” said Judy Miller, board of elections director. “A couple of people walked right in the door when we opened at 8 a.m. We’re off to a good start.” Voters can cast their ballots before Election Day

Nov. 3 by showing up at the board of elections office at 76 S. Riverside Drive in Batavia. The office is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office also will be open Oct. 31, the Saturday before the election, from 8 a.m. to noon. A walk-in voter needs to fill out an absentee ballot application before voting, Miller said.

A voter also can request an absentee ballot by mail. The last day to request an absentee ballot by mail is noon Oct. 31, but Miller suggests requests be submitted by Oct. 24 to insure they are received in time. To request an absentee ballot call 732-7275, or visit the board of elections Web site at www.clermontelections.org.

The Organic Farm at Bear Creek in Washington Township grows a wide variety of organic vegetables and herbs. But it’s what the farm does with its produce after it is harvested that sets it apart. The farm is home to a Ohio Department of Agriculture-licensed kitchen and cannery that produces certified organic salsas, pasta sauce, barbecue sauce, soups, salad dressings and jams. “We’re taking our product and expanding it, having added value to farming,” Sandra Ashba said. “It allows our farm to produce year-round.” The farm will be conducting tours Oct. 18 as part of a statewide Sustainable Farm Tour Series sponsored by the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA). Ashba said the 51-acre farm is a family-run enterprise operated by her and her husband, Jeff, and other family members. They purchased the farm in 2003 and were certified organic by OEFFA in 2004. “We are a certified organic farm growing certified organic vegetables,” she said. They grow tomatoes,

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The Organic Farm at Bear Creek in Washington Township grows certified organic vegetables used to make canned organic products. green peppers, squash, green beans, broccoli, corn, onions and sweet potatoes, among other things. They don’t sell the produce directly off their farm, though it can be purchased at farmers’ markets.

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When John Prazynski makes the 60-mile motorcycle ride from Milford to Ripley Sunday, Oct. 11, memories of his son Taylor will be at the forefront of his mind. Taylor, a lance corporal in the Marines, was killed in 2005 while conducting combat operations in Karmah, Iraq. “On a day like this, where so many people are honoring his memory, I’m going to be thinking about him a lot,” Prazynski said. The ride will begin at noon at Putters Sports Grill in Milford and continue 60 miles to Snappers Saloon in Ripley. It is dedicated to Prazynski and Army Staff Sgt. Matt Maupin. Organizer Brian Lindsay said more than 200 motorcyclists participated in the free memorial ride last year and encouraged non-riders to come meet the soldiers’ families. “By being there, it will let them know that people have

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A wide variety of herbs and vegetables are grown at Organic Farm at Bear Creek in Washington Township. The farm will conduct tours Oct. 18.

What is left over they turn into canned products in their cannery operation. “Small farms can make an impact on the American diet,” Ashba said. The farm’s products can be found at Susan’s Natural World in Anderson Township, Clough Pike Market in Anderson Township, the Artisan Center at Maple Creek in Moscow, Pipkin’s Fruit and Vegetable Market in Blue Ash and Hyde Park Farm Market, which is open June through October. The products also can be ordered online through the farm’s Web site: w w w. o r g a n i c f a r m a t bearcreek.com. OEFFA has been sponsoring the farm tours across Ohio for 27 years. Mike Anderson, an organic educator with OEFFA, said the goal of the tours “is to educate Ohioans about sustainable farming and give an opportunity to visit farms that are certified organic farms.” This is the first time Bear Creek has participated in the tours. The Oct. 18 tours will be conducted at 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. Because of limited parking, tour participation is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, call 720-1526 or e-mail jashba@msn.com.

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BRIEFLY MIAMI TWP. – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will host a two-hour driving safety presentation at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at the Miami Township Civic Center, 6101 Meijer Drive. The presentation will include a discussion about the causes of traffic crashes, tactics to avoid being involved in a traffic crash and an explanation of various traffic laws. The presentation includes actual photographs and videos of injuries and death due to traffic crashes. It is intended for licensed drivers of all ages. There is no charge to attend and you do not have to pre-register.

Golf outing

STONELICK TWP. – The CNE Athletic Boosters’ fall golf outing to benefit the golf and baseball programs will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the White Oak Golf Course. The outing will benefit the CNE golf and baseball programs. The cost is $260 per foursome or $65 for a single and includes greens fees, cart, lunch at the turn and chicken dinner. Prizes include $500 for first place, $300 for second place, four free rounds of golf at White Oak for third place. The prize money is based on the number of teams playing. Hole sponsorships are available for $75. Contact Sean Roy at 513532-2278 or roysm@u.c.edu or mike kirk at 513-509-9881 or kirk_m@cneschools.org.

Polling places change

Stonelick Twp./Miami Twp./Milford – Five polling locations are changing for the Nov. 3 general election in Clermont County. “In response to voter’s concerns with overcrowded polling locations (due to growing population in some areas) and the need to make our sites handicap accessible, the board of elections is moving five of our polling places,” said Clermont Board of Elections Director Judy Miller. In Miami Township, (only those voting in Miami Township Precincts X, I11, K1K and PIP at Boyd E. Smith Elementary), will now be casting ballots at the Oasis Conference Center, 902 LovelandMiamiville Road. In Milford, all voters at St. Andrews Church, will now be voting at the Milford American Legion Post 450 on Victor Stier Drive. In Stonelick Township, those who have voted at the Stonelick Township Firehouse will move to the Wildwood Full Gospel Church, 5727 Stonelick Williams Corner Road. “We encourage citizens to vote early by requesting an absentee ballot and voting by mail. Call the board of elections offices to obtain an absentee ballot application at 513-732-7275, or download an application at www.ClermontElections.org. You may also stop by during regular office hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday) to vote early,” said Miller. There are 135,000 registered voters in Clermont County. Miller expects a 40percent turnout for the November election, with a number of local contests and the casino issue on the ballot.

Correction

In the Sept. 30 story “Love trumps death,” Marie Gertz’s last name was incorrect.

Emergency cards

CLERMONT COUNTY – September is National Preparedness Month, a great time for citizens to ensure they and their families are prepared should an emergency situation arise, such as the wind storm

of 2008 that knocked out power to many local homes for weeks. The Clermont County Coroner’s Office also would like to remind citizens about the importance of keeping Personal Emergency Cards up-to-date and readily available in case of an emergency. The cards are available on the coroner’s Web site, www.ClermontCoroner.org. “By printing out and completing one of the cards, if something happens to you, emergency personnel can easily access your next of kin contact information, medical condition, current medications and other important information that may keep you alive,” said Dr. Brian Treon, Clermont County coroner. “With flu season upon us, it is especially beneficial for seniors and other high-risk individuals to have a Personal Emergency Card available.” As part of National Preparedness Month, citizens are encouraged to take important steps to prepare, including the assembly of an emergency supply kit. Make a family emergency plan, be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses, and get involved in the community. More information, including an emergency supply kit checklist and a family emergency plan template, is available on the Ready Web site www.ready.gov or call 1800-BE-READY. “We would also suggest keeping copies of your family’s Personal Emergency Cards with your emergency kit,” said Treon.

CDD garden blooming

STONELICK TWP. – If you’re looking to add color to your fall landscape, a visit to the Garden of Weedin’ is encouraged. “The garden is operated by staff and those attending Clermont Developmental Disabilities (CDD) adult program,” said Tim Vogel with CDD (formerly Clermont County Board of Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities). “This is the first year we’ve done anything like this and it has been an incredible experience for us. Those in the program have learned so much about gardening and business, and our customers have been getting some great deals.” Located in a former nursery at the intersection of Benton Road and Ohio 132 in Batavia, the colorful mums in varieties of yellow, orange, purple, and russet, along with various types of grasses will be available for purchase through the end of October. The Garden of Weedin’ is open 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and has bargain prices of $3 and less for blooms.

Fall yard sale

MILFORD – Now is the time to haul out that old recliner that’s been sitting in the garage for ages, and to get rid of those old clothes and toys the kids have outgrown. When cleaning out a closet or garage, give your unwanted items a second chance. Turn those old coats, record albums and college textbooks into cold, hard cash. Milford residents can host a yard sale Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 at their home without paying a permit fee. Before participating in the citywide yard sale, there are a few guidelines to keep in mind: 1. Signs cannot be placed within the city’s rightof-way or on utility poles. 2. Signs may be placed on private property with the permission of the property owner.

3. All signs must be removed 24 hours after the sale ends. For further information, or if you have any questions, call 831-4192. Citizens like Christina Vuotto, 539 Cooper Ave., have a variety of things to sell including blackraspberry plants, columbine and blackeyed Susans and other yard plants as well as many house plants.

House tour

The Greater Milford Area Historical Society 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 on the day of the tour. For further information, contact Promont House Museum at 248-0324.

Fall clean up

MILFORD – Help keep Milford parks and roads “clean and green” at the annual Fall Clean Up, scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24. Each year, Milford area volunteers assemble to rid the city of litter. Volunteers have a great time and feel good about giving back to their community. If you would like to attend, or would like more information, call the solid waste and recycling coordinator at 513248-5092. Pre-registration by Oct. 3 is recommended.

Free chili cookoff

JACKSON TWP. – The Clermont County Democratic Party will host a free community chili cookoff 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Hartman Cabin, corner of Aber Road and U.S. 50 in Jackson Township. Judges will be Union Township firefighters. Chili will be served by executive committee members and Local 2009 & 2010 Democratic candidates. Enjoy the rustic Hartman Log Cabin, the 5-acre park with picnic areas and a walking trail with access to the Jackson Township pioneer cemetery. The Hartman family were early residents of Jackson Township and built this log home in 1838. CECOS International donated the cabin to the park district in 1993 after it was restored.

Troop Box Ministry

BETHEL – Diana Lawrence and the Troop Box Ministry will present a gospel and bluegrass music benefit from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Bethel Middle School, 649 W. Plane St., next to Gold Star Chilli. Featured bands will be The Old Path, The Cantrell Family, Gospel Grass, Radiant Heart, Latter Rain. Brown County Auditor Doug Green will serve as MC and he will sing patriotic songs. Special guest will be Wendell Metty, the founder of Matthew 25 Ministeries. The color guard will be provided by the Georgetown Ladies Auxiliary. A silent auction will take place and food will be available. Tickets are $10 per person. Children 12 and under will be admitted free. All proceeds go toward sending care packages to military men and women overseas. For more information, call 513-490-2398 or e-mail troopboxministry@yahoo.com.

BZA opening

MILFORD – City Council is seeking an interested resident to fill a vacancy on the board of zoning appeals. The BZA is a five-member volunteer board appointed by city council which rules on appeals and variances in the zoning code. The BZA meets as needed at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Any interested resident should send a letter of interest and resume to Pam Holbrook, 745 Center St., Suite 200, Milford, Ohio 45150. A background or interest in urban planning, architecture, law or real estate is helping, but not required. For more information, call 248-5093.

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CLERMONT COUNTY – Photography by Jolene is making a difference in the lives of children this Halloween season. Photography by Jolene will donate every photo session fee collected on Oct. 31st to CancerFreeKids in honor of Corey Nickell. Dress up your little goblin and bring them to Jolene’s studio Oct. 31. Each photo session requires a $35 donation which includes a 15minute session with Jolene Kroeger, a 4x6 print, a treat bag, and your donation makes a difference in the lives of children with cancer. To reserve space, call the studio at 513-947-1451 or email halloween@photographybyjolene.com. Appointments are required. Photography by Jolene specializes in photographing newborn, maternity, children, and families in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Corey Nickell of Milford died earlier this year after fighting cancer for more than two years.

Voinovich office hours

UNION TWP. – The staff of U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich (R-OH) will hold Connecting with Communities office hours in Clermont County Oct. 8. This session will provide Clermont County residents with a unique opportunity to talk in person with a district representative who will bring their concerns and ideas directly back to the senator. The session will be 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Union Township Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road. No appointments are necessary. For information, call Senator Voinovich’s District Representative for Southwest Ohio, Nan Cahall, at 513-684-3265.

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CLERMONT COUNTY – Many people do not realize the haunted stories and interesting legends about Clermont County. From houses, to roads, to graveyards, there are many places within the county with very creepy stories. The Clermont business community is invited to join in a ghostly Business After Hours sponsored by Clermont Chamber and the Clermont Park District from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Pattison Park Lodge, 2228 U.S. 50, just west of Owensville. Richard Crawford, former county historian and author of 10 books, including “A Haunted History of Clermont County, Ohio” and “Uneasy Spirits: 13 ghost stories of Clermont County, Ohio,” will share stories about haunted locations and legends of the county. If you are seeking a business networking opportunity coupled with unique stories of local ghostly encounters, don’t miss this event. To register, call the Clermont Chamber at 5765000 or visit www.clermontchamber.com. Cost for chamber members is $15; non-chamber members, $30.

Office hours

CLERMONT COUNTY – State Rep. Joe Uecker will host several district offices hours in October. During these office hours he will be available to meet with and discuss issues and concerns that his constituents have regarding legislation and state government. The office hours will be open, so he encourages everyone who is interested to stop by even if for just a little bit. “When I am in Columbus, I am there to serve the best interest of my constituents. Having office hours will be yet another way to gauge the top concerns and issues of my district,” Uecker said. The office hours are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: • Oct. 12 at Batavia Township Community Center, 1535 Clough Pike. • Oct. 19 at the Goshen Township Hall, 6757 Goshen Road. • Oct. 26 at the Miami Township Civic Center, Trustee Room, 6101 Meijer Drive.

Conference meeting

CLERMONT COUNTY – The Catholic Rural Life Conference of the St. Martin Deanery will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at St. Mary’s church hall in Arnheim. For directions or more information, call Pat Horn-

schemeier at 937-378-4769 or 937-378-4560. The Rural Life Conference is a group which seeks to bring a Christian perspective to life in rural areas, preserve the rural heritage and work to promote dialogue between rural and urban leaders.

Census questions

CLERMONT COUNTY – Clermont County now has a Web site available for citizens to obtain information about the 2010 Census. The site, www.2010.ClermontCountyOhio.gov, provides answers to commonly asked questions about the census and explains how the data is used to distribute more than $400 billion annually to state and local governments to fund critical community services. The 2010 Census questionnaires will be delivered or mailed to homes in March 2010; more than 4.5 million Ohioans will receive the questionnaires. There are only 10 questions to answer and is expected to take 10 minutes or less to complete.

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CLERMONT COUNTY – Are you passionate about transportation? Do you have a unique background that would make you an asset in emergency planning? The Clermont County commissioners invites you to visit www.ClermontCountyOhio.gov to see the many volunteer opportunities that exist in the county to serve on boards, commissions and committees. “We encourage citizens to fill out an application to be considered for these positions that are critically important to Clermont County,” said Commissioner Ed Humphrey. A list of BCC-appointed boards, commissions and committees are available online, along with brief descriptions of the purpose of the committees, meeting dates and times, and terms of service. Applications can be filled out for any of the boards or committees listed on the Web site. When an opening occurs, the BCC will review the applications that are on file and contact those individuals who meet the qualifications for the position. “This is a great opportunity for citizens of all ages to get involved in their government and truly help make a difference in our community,” said Commissioner Bob Proud. For more information, visit www.ClermontCountyOhio.go v or call 732-7300.

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Pattison PTO donates $15K for new swings

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When Pattison Elementary School students returned to school in August, they found recess was 12 times more fun. Thanks to a $15,000 donation by the school’s PTO, 12 swings were installed during the summer. Proceeds from various fundraisers over a two-year period were used to pay for the swings, said former PTO President Janet Fernandes. “We had a major fundraiser with our catalog sale and then all our Market Day proceeds from the year went directly to the playground fund so with the balance we built up over a couple of years, we were able to buy the swings,” she said. Students at the school were asked what playground equipment they wanted most and new swings were at the top of the list, Fernandes said. “Our PTO is a very wonderful organization,” said Principal Gregg Curless. “They worked hard to find equipment that was cost effective, safe and that the children would enjoy.”

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Pattison Elementary Principal Gregg Curless cuts the ribbon for the school’s new swings. To his left are former PTO President Janet Fernandes and her daughter Bethany. On right are PTO member Jennifer Faler and her daughter Mallory. The donation not only made the children happy, but saved the district money, Curless said. “Our district would have had to use capital improvement funds

which are most appropriately spent on repairs,” he said. “When districts have limited funds, they really have to be set aside for improvements. A leaky roof can

create a lot more damage, but swings are a lot more fun for the children.” In the long term, the PTO plans to add more to the playground, but is focusing its fundraising efforts on smart boards for now. “All the proceeds from Market Day this year is going into smart boards, which are interactive white boards kids can actually go

up and touch,” Fernandes said. Though it will take several years to raise enough money to complete the playground project, Fernandes said the hard work is worth it. “It warms my heart when I’m at the school and I see the kids standing in line to get on the swings,” she said.

CNEto host Survive! Seminar Internationally recognized self defense experts Debbie and Mike Gardner will present their revolutionary Survive! Seminar at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at Clermont Northeastern Middle School. This event is open to all the CNE female students in grades 5 through 12 and will be held in the CNE Middle School gym, 5347 Hutchinson Road, east of Owensville. This realistic self-defense presentation is for female students and their moms or other adult female family members. Admission cost is $1 and tickets are available at the CNE High School and Middle School offices. Because of the explicit nature of the program, students in grades 5 through 8 should be accompanied by a female adult. Presenters Debbie and Mike Gardner are former Cincinnati police officers who teach a realistic self-defense rooted in self-control, natural power and courage, not complicated martial arts techniques or boring safety tips. The Gardner’s are authors of the book “Raising Kids Who Can Protect

Themselves” and have been guests of President Bush at the White House, attending the National Conference on Safe Schools in 2006. This evening is a “girls’ only” night and the first activity of the newly formed CNE Middle School Girls’ Club. The club is the brainchild of CNE Middle School counselor Marty Rauen and Child Focus School-Based Mental Health Specialist Kim Kirk. “We wanted to host special experiences to promote friendship and self-respect among our girls,” said Rauen. “We plan monthly out-of-school activities that will help our girls grow in friendship and confidence.” This first activity is a motherdaughter experience, but most of the other monthly events will be for students only. The CNE Middle School Girls’ Club is funded by a grant from the Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board and future events will include additional speakers, movie nights and other fun experiences.b

Lessons on perimeters

Students in Mary Harris’ homeroom at McCormick Elementary recently built a yard for their imaginary puppy, Pepper. Students determined the distance around the enclosure built with blocks. The blocks are cut in a way that they could discuss the fractions one-half and fourths. Students will build on this vocabulary as the year progresses.

Goshen students to present their own movie By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com

Students at Goshen Middle School made a movie over the summer and plan to show it at a premiere event Oct. 10. Teacher Gina Taylor said the movie, “Wair Point,” was the result of work in the school’s creative tech class, which she teaches. The class is the middle school’s equivalent of a drama class, but instead of just putting on plays, the class learns and uses technology for their presentations. The class is an elective, with a tryout required to take the class. Last year, the class decided to produce five episodes of a soap opera and present the episodes on a Web site named www.wairpoint.com. At the end of the year, the class wanted to turn the project into a movie, which they worked on most of the summer. “It was quite an undertaking,” Taylor said. Taylor wrote the script for the

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Seven St. Ursula Academy seniors, including Amanda M. Lietz of Miami Township, have been named National Merit semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. for 2010. The students, among 16,000 semi-finalists, have an opportunity to continue in the competition for more than $36 million in National Merit Scholarships next spring. Finalists will be notified in February and National Merit Scholarships will be offered in March.

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Goshen Middle School students worked on a movie during the summer for their creative tech class. movie and did the editing. The students did the filming and acting. The story line revolves around two girls who find out they are werewolves and how they deal with it at summer camp. The title refers to the name of the town where the story takes place. About 20 seventh- and eighthgrade students worked on the project. A new creative tech class this year is taking the project into

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a second season with more Web site episodes planned. The movie will premiere 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the middle school. Taylor said the event also will include students talking about their movie. Michele Hoff, a parent of a student involved in the project, said the students all worked hard over the summer on the movie. She called the creative tech program at Goshen “phenomenal.”

Austin Bever and Tommy George have enrolled as part of Lipscomb University’s 2009-2010 freshman class. Bever, an exercise science major, and George, a music major, are recent graduates of Milford High School.

Program policies

Youthland Academy, 55 W. Technecenter Drive, Milford, recently announced the 20092010 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. The income eligibility scale for free meals or free milk for a household of one is $14,079. Income eligibility scale for reduced-

price meals for a household of one is $20,036. To apply for free and reduced-price benefits, households should fill out an application, which is available in the principal’s office at each school. For more information, including a detailed eligibility scale, call Youthland Academy at 831-5459.

‘Canterbury Road’

“Canterbury Road,” a musical written by Mount Notre Dame faculty members Tom Geier of Loveland and Wayne Peppercorn of Milford, will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the school. The musical comedy features the “Canterbury Tales” that author Geoffrey Chaucer never got around to tell. For ticket information, call 821-3044, ext. 7469.

Free GED classes

The Clermont County Educational Service Center’s Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) program is currently offering free GED classes for residents in Clermont County and surrounding counties. Attendance at orientation, an eight-hour program that explains what the classes are about, to do initial assessments and begin the goal-setting process, is required for enrolling in the program. For more information, call the CCESC at 735-8300.

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This week in tennis

• Milford High School beat Amelia 5-0, Sept. 28. Lauren Poole beat Fulks 6-2, 7-5; Madison Laskarzewski beat Ashley West 6-3, 6-1; Shannon Glancy beat Ally Chamberlain 6-2, 6-2; Cora Petrosky and Sarah Kruse beat Nicole Lindsley and Cassie Amato 7-6, 7-6; Juleah Morehouse and Gaby Medvedec beat Ashley Houston and Holly Buten 6-0, 6-1. Milford advances to 8-6 with the win. • McNicholas High School girls beat Finneytown High School 3-2, Oct. 1. McNicholas’ Sarah Nimmo beat Gabby Warren 6-1, 6-1; Hannah Heekin and Marcie Iseman beat Sally Leimbach and Ali Taylor 6-3, 6-1; Annie Christy and Holly Roberto beat Kaeley Oehler and Malia Zimmerman 6-0, 6-0. McNicholas advances to 4-13 with the win.

Sweating for Sweats

Milford and Anderson high schools will compete on the football field Oct. 23, but they will also compete to see which school can collect the most sweat pants to be donated to the Cincinnati Drop Inn Center. Fans can drop off a pair of new adult sweat pants (sizes L, XL, XXL) to donate to the cause. Bins will be available at the game for collection. Sweat pants may also be dropped off at either school’s athletic office beginning Oct. 1. The schools will also accept cash donations to buy sweats.

This week in soccer

• Milford High School girls shut out Winton Woods 10-0, Sept. 29. Maddie Bunnell made one save for Milford. Milford advances to 6-2 with the win. • Goshen High School girls beat Western Brown 3-2, Sept. 30. Tiffany Dority, Courtney Hess and Meredith Budde scored Goshen’s goals. • Goshen girls tied with New Richmond 2-2, Oct. 1. Jade Morris and Meredith Budde scored Goshen’s goals. Goshen is 7-3-1 with the tie. • Clermont Northeastern High School shut out BethelTate High School 2-0, Oct. 1. Jordan Hanley and Jennifer Werring scored the goals. CNE advances to 6-3-1 with the win.

This week in golf

• Milford High School’s Jen Trame shot 1 over par 37 on the Blue Course at Neumann. Milford lost to Oak Hills 172-186. • Milford’s Sydney Anderson shot 5 over par 41 on the front nine at Deer Track Sept. 30. Milford won after Princeton High School forfeited. • Milford’s Jen Trame shot 2 over par 37 at Beech Creek, Oct. 1, helping her team beat Colerain 159-181. Milford advances to 14-3 with the win.

This week in volleyball

• Goshen High School beat Ripley High School 2524, 25-19, 26-24, Sept. 29. Goshen advances to 8-8 with the win. • Milford High School beat Glen Este High School 25-17, 25-22, 25-22, Oct. 1. • McNicholas High School beat Kings High School 2523, 25-21, Sept. 26 at the Lauren Breaux Memorial Tournament. They were then defeated by Oak Hills High School 25-19, 25-16. McNicholas won the third place match against Colerain High School 25-16, 25-5.

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Milford, Goshen continue to impress

CNE football still looking for 1st win By Adam Turer eastsports@communitypress.com

The Milford Eagles and Goshen Warriors each posted impressive wins in week six of the high school football season. The Clermont Northeastern Rockets are still looking for their first win of the season after losing their sixth game of the year. All teams have crucial conference contests in week seven. The Eagles and Warriors aim to keep their respective multi-game winning streaks alive, while the Rockets hope to get in the “W” column for the first time.

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ball consistently, but struggled to finish drives with scores. CNE tallied 14 first downs compared to just four for the Astros. Brausch totaled more than 100 yards rushing and receiving combined. Thompson passed for more than 100 yards and did not take any sacks, something that he had been working to improve on in practice. Big plays doomed the Rockets. Of the four Astros touchdowns, three came on rushes of more than 35 yards. Team speed has been a weakness for the Rockets. “We don’t have the ability to break big plays,” Brausch said. “We need to grind it out and play the field position game for our offense to succeed.” The Rockets face BethelTate on Friday, Oct. 9.

The Rockets lost to East Clinton, 28-14. After falling behind 140, the Rockets kept battling. CNE cut the lead to 14-7 on Kenny Thompson’s sec- Goshen ond quarter touchdown run. The Warriors jumped out The Astros built a 28-7 lead to another fast start and finin the second half, but the ished strong, taking care of Rockets Western a g a i n Brown 35responded. 13. ThompGoshen son connectwon for the ed with f o u r t h D a v i d straight Brausch for game, after a nine-yard dropping the touchdown first two pass with games of just under the season. three minThe potent utes to play. offense has T h e hit its stride, Rockets after hurting recovered itself earlier the ensuing in the seaonside kick son. and drove “We’re deep into not turning East Clinton MARK CHALIFOUX/STAFF the ball over territory, but Milford tight end Jackson Casto makes and we’re turned the a catch for a first down against committing ball over on Harrison. less penaldowns. ties,” said “Our kids aren’t going to head coach Nick Inabnitt. quit,” CNE head coach Dave “We’re playing much cleanBrausch said. “We just can’t er football.” keep giving up big plays on Goshen committed one defense and making mis- turnover and one penalty in takes on offense.” the win over Western The offense moved the Brown. The Warriors forced

Milford’s Reggie Carson carries the ball against Harrison. Milford beat Harrison 37-14 on Oct. 2. two turnovers, both interceptions. The offensive line allowed the Warriors backs to put up impressive numbers. Jamie Ashcraft rushed for 282 yards and three touchdowns and totaled over 300 yards, including punt and kick return yards. The Warriors have four backs producing at a high level – Ashcraft, Alex Owens, Marcus Casey, and David Prewitt. Their success is directly related to the imposing offensive line. “Our backs are putting up these numbers because our O-line is playing well,” Inabnitt said. “They are doing a wonderful job and are doing a better job of maintaining their blocks.” The Warriors host Batavia on Oct. 9, on Goshen’s homecoming weekend. “We need to stay focused and continue to keep rolling the way we have been,” said Inabnitt.

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The Eagles have already increased their Fort Ancient Valley Conference win total from a year ago. Milford defeated Harrison in the first FAVC game of the season, 37-12. Nathan Termuhlen carried

Season ends for Goshen, CNE Goshen senior Tyler Stewart, left, watches his first shot of the tee Thursday, Oct. 1, while competing in the Division II Sectional Championships at Sharon Woods Golf Course. Stewart and the Warriors saw its season come to an end with Goshen’s 15th-place performance at sectionals. Clermont Northeastern junior Stephen Privett, right, takes a few putts on the practice green Thursday, Oct. 1, while warming up for the Division II Sectional Championships at Sharon Woods Golf Course. CNE finished in 16th place at sectionals as the Rockets’ season came to an end. Privett led the Rockets with his score of 96 strokes.

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19 times for 102 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Eagles to victory. “That was a big win for us, against a team with a lot of tradition,” head coach Pat Fagan said. The coaches have been asking the team for fast starts all year, and the Eagles’ offense wasted little time again in week six. The Eagles took the opening drive 88 yards, capped by Termuhlen’s oneyard touchdown run. The Eagles missed the point after attempt. The Wildcats responded with two drives into Milford territory, but came away with just two field goals to tie the game at six. The Eagles took over in the second quarter. Termuhlen added his second touchdown run to put the Eagles back on top. The turning point came on Harrison’s following drive. The Wildcats drove inside the Milford 20-yard line, but the Eagles defense held fast and forced a turnover on downs. “Our defense bent but did not break,” Fagan said. “We kept banging and flying around and forced their offense into making mistakes.” On Harrison’s next drive, Clay Rohrbacher scooped up

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an incomplete lateral pass and took it 48 yards for a touchdown. Kenny Shields added a 39-yard field goal in the closing seconds of the first half. “We emphasized starting fast and our offense performed really well,” Fagan said. Up 23-6 at halftime, the Eagles nearly let the game slip away in the third quarter. Harrison scored a touchdown, while the Eagles struggled on offense, committing turnovers and penalties. When it looked like the Eagles were in danger of losing their edge, the team responded in the fourth quarter. “It looked like we would let them back in, but we turned a corner and put them away,” Fagan said. “I think our kids are getting more used to playing with a lead.” The Eagles host Glen Este on Oct. 9 as part of homecoming weekend. Milford has won four straight games and would love to start 2-0 in league play. “We’ve still got a long way to go,” Fagan said. “Our kids are working hard to improve.”

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Lions on cusp of national ranking The UC Bearcats are the only nationally ranked football team in Cincinnati. For now. The College of Mount St. Joseph squad is a perfect 30 (as of Oct. 2) and for several weeks has been an Honorable Mention in the Division-III Top 25 poll. “We’re not a Top 25 team yet, but I really like where we’re at,” head coach Rod Huber said. “We’re learning how to play as a team.” Mount St. Joe opened the year with a 27-18 win over Wilmington College Sept. 5. Quarterback Craig Mustard (Mason), a Miami of Ohio transfer, threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns, hooking up both times with wideout Derick Tabar (Colerain) to give the Lions a 14-12 halftime lead. Tailback Jake Davis (Anderson) gave his team some breathing room with a 2-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter. Wide receiver Mike Zies (Anderson) chipped in with four catches for 56 yards, and linebacker Erik Prosser (Oak Hills) led the defense with 16 tackles and a forced fumble. Prosser was named Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Week for his efforts. “He’s done a nice job,” Huber said. “He has the ability to make plays. He runs well and plays exceptionally hard.” Prosser also led the Lions in tackles (12) during their second game, a 42-19 shellacking of Lakeland College (WI) Sept. 12. Tabar had another bid day at wideout, hauling in six receptions for 144 yards and two touchdowns, including a 61-yard scoring burst; he, too, was named HCAC Offensive Player of the Week. “His speed is deceptive,” Huber said. “He took a 3yard pass against Lakeland, made two moves and was 60 yards down the field. He has a knack for making tough catches, and he blocks well.” Wide receiver Brad Sersion (Anderson) added eight catches of his own for the Lions, which led 28-7 at halftime, and Davis added 64 rushing yards and a

Area players contributing for Lions

Many players from area schools have contributed to the Lions’ success this season. Among the Clermont County schools represented are Amelia (Jesse Held and David Carr); Bethel-Tate (Cody Sauer); Glen Este (Jerrick Boykin and Chris Perry); Goshen (Kyle Pigman); Mariemont (Josh Iles); McNicholas (Pat Langland and Ben Mocahbee); and Milford (Brandon May and Derek Termuhlen). touchdown on 17 carries. Mount St. Joe remained perfect after its bye week, securing a 45-38 win over Rose-Hulman in its first league game of the season. “We knew Rose-Hulman had a very good offense, so we wanted to run the ball and keep their offense off the field,” Huber said. “We were able to do that, and they still put up 38 on us. But we feel our defense is capable of slowing people down.” Although the Lions allowed 38 points, they had several big plays defensively, including a recovered fumble by Alex Harbin (Elder). Offensively, Davis had 155 yards and two touchdowns on the ground; he also had a 69-yard touchdown reception. Not surprisingly, he was named HCAC Player of the Week. “He’s had some big games for us,” said Huber, who also been impressed with tailback Brandon Brown (Atlanta Westlake) and senior offensive linemen Anthony Walsh (Moeller) and Chris Harrison (Oak Hills). In addition to HCAC awards, the Mount St. Joe coaching staff also doles out player-of-the-week honors. Recipients include Tabar, Davis, Prosser, freshman defensive back Jerrick Boykin (Glen Este), junior kicker Brian Weimer (Oak Hills), defensive lineman Rob Fox (Colerain) and senior punter Joe Vortkamp (Anderson). “Jerrick has been our No. 2 guy and got some playing time due to an injury,” Huber said. “He made three big plays (against RoseHulman) and ended the

game on an interception.” Huber praised Boykin for being a model Lion. “He went through his reps very quietly, didn’t complain about not getting much playing time, and then he came in and shined,” he said. “I tell my kids ‘I’m not sure how much you’re going to play, but you better be prepared for when you do.’” The Lions may be young this year – “We only have three or four seniors on both sides of the ball,” Huber said – but they are certainly diverse; they boast players from eight different states, including New York, Florida and Missouri. “I’m very proud and excited that we’ve been able to recruit on a regional level, which was unheard of when I got here,” said Huber, who arrived at Mount St. Joe in 1990. “That said, we butter our bread with the (Interstate) 275 kids. Some of these kids used to be rivals (in high school), but when they step into the locker room, they’re a team. They drop the Elder/La Salle and Oak Hills/Harrison baggage at the door. They still have some fun on Saturday mornings and talk about which high schools won on Friday. But it’s one heartbeat.”

Huber has been extremely pleased with the camaraderie among his players; his defense, for example, goes to see a movie together every Thursday night.

istry will lead the Lions to an HCAC championship and an NCAA-playoff berth. “Those are always the goals,” he said.

“This isn’t the best team I’ve had talent-wise,” he said. “But as far as chemistry goes, they’re in a class all their own.” Huber hopes that chem-

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When I came to this area my post office was Cozaddale. Small, but big in my eyes. As the township grew, it was changed to Goshen. The large schoolhouse and big playground were a big surprise. The town grew from a small burg to a sprawling town where everyone was proud to say they lived there. One school building has grown into many. Businesses have spread in many directions, still Goshen is known as a place where people care. Some of these caring people were honored at this year’s Gala at O’Bannon Creek Golf Club’s facility. The nominees were there because others knew of their work; that they did these deeds to the best of their ability. Education: Darrell Edwards, Jim Poe and Jennifer Rammel. Winner: Jennifer Rammel. Public Servant: Lisa Allen, Mary Donna Elam, Sue Golden, James Taylor and Edwin Walker. Winner: Sue Golden. Business: Tom Dirr, Andy Evans, Sharon McFadden, Ed

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Meyer, Kim Johnson and Jessica Wittmer. Winner: Tom Dirr. Congratulations to all of you. We are thankful for everything you do. Generations will benefit from the time you have given. We say, “Thanks! You’ve made life in Goshen worth livin’!” Byrlie Golden Gray 6716 Ohio 132 Goshen Township

Out of tune again

I mentioned in a previous letter to the editor that you don’t have to be a band director to know when a musician hits a wrong note. If he does it long enough shouldn’t that musician be kicked out of the band? The same goes for our public officials. What Jack Kuntz had to say about the park commissioner appointments was in tune with perfect pitch. But what about T.J. Corcoran’s response. In response he says “Seyfried was selected because of her work with the Katherine Stagge Marr Community Park committee, rather than her friendship with either himself or Trustee Mike Keeley.

Vote for Rudd for clerk of courts Six years go by in a flash. A few more grey hairs, a few more pounds, OK, you get the picture. The point is six years have passed and it is time for me to stand for election for clerk of the Clermont County Municipal Court. You will be hearing some nonsense about two elected clerks in Clermont County so let’s dispose of the issue up front. The Ohio Revised Code, 1901.31, states that if a municipal court serves a jurisdiction with a population of 100,000 or more than they are to have an elected clerk. There are 24 municipal courts that fit the criteria and 22 have elected clerks. The ORC does carve out two exceptions – one bigger than Clermont and one smaller. In 1992 when the Municipal Court was created the caseload was 28,801. In 2003 the caseload had grown to 47,120 – a 64 percent increase. During that time period a seat for a new judge was also added. In 2003 the finishing touches were being placed on a new Municipal Courthouse several miles from the Common Pleas Courthouse. Clermont is one of the few municipal courts with countywide jurisdiction and is the eighth largest based on jurisdiction by population. In 2003 the clerk of Common Pleas, the Clermont County Commissioners, the municipal judges and the Ohio General Assembly reviewed those facts and the needs of the county and determined it was best to remove one of the few exceptions in the law and bring Clermont County into compliance with the overwhelming majority of the rest of Ohio. My opponent also believes that elimination of the clerk would save

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large amounts of money. To believe that an office Tim Rudd which runs 24 hours a day seven Community days a week can Press Guest run without superColumnist vision is naïve at best, or maybe he thinks I do nothing. I work every day and carry a pager 24/7 so my staff can always reach me. I believe that the real argument should be over who will make the best clerk of the Clermont County Municipal Court. I think the answer is obvious. I am a known quantity. I have 14 years serving in a clerk’s office, the first eight as assistant clerk and the last 6 as your elected clerk of the Clermont County Municipal Court. During that time I have overseen the computerization and modernization of the Municipal Clerk’s office. I have established working relationships with the judges, law enforcement, the prosecutors, the public defender, private attorneys, community leaders and the citizens of Clermont County that allow me to be an effective and efficient member of the criminal justice system. As evidence of those relationships, I have received the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Valley Lodge #112. No higher honor can be received than an endorsement by the men and women working to protect us who intimately know my office because they use it daily. I sincerely thank you for the past six years and humbly ask your consideration for re-election. Tim Rudd, Clerk of Courts, Municipal Court.

Hold on here a minute. What committee is he talking about? I have been going to almost every park meeting for years. I know of no such Park committee. And neither do the Park Commissioners with whom I spoke. There is no Katherine Stagge Marr Community Park committee. At least no one connected to the Goshen Park District itself. So just what committee is he referring to on which Lisa did any work? Clank! Did you hear that? That is the sound of T.J. out of tune again; just like he has been for the last four years. Eric N. Lutz Ohio 132 Goshen

Regarding Corcoran

Regarding the statement T.J. Corcoran made on the tax levy “Mike Keeley and I said ‘no’ to the 2008 tax issue.” The tax levy was initially put on the ballot by the current Trustees T.J. Corcoran, Mike Keeley and Jack Kuntz. Why then, did Mike Keeley and T.J. Corcoran oppose putting the levy on the ballot for a second time in November?

Pertaining to Mike Keeley and TJ Corcoran voting to fund a part-time enforcement officer, and Jack Kuntz voted “no.” The reason Jack Kuntz and “others” opposed the funding of a part-time code enforcement officer is because the trustees had just announced a $180,000 shortage of funds. Pertaining to the temporary budget director eliminating $50,000 in annual comp time expense while maintaining service levels. The fee of $26,667 paid for the temporary budget director wasn’t mentioned. Comp time is future savings, if any, not a current savings. When a person takes comp time another person still has to be paid while the person is taking comp time. Art Snider Linton Road Goshen Township

Setting the record straight

Last week many households in Goshen Township received a flyer distributed by the Friends of T.J. Corcoran. This was a blatant smear campaign against Ray Autenrieb, one of Corcoran’s rivals for the posi-

tion of township trustee. The flyer accused Autenrieb of “Political Cyber fraud.” The statement is made that Autenrieb discontinued use of the “tjcorcoran” Web names by designating the Web site as “under construction” which “still blocks voter access to Corcoran information.” It fails to mention that since Corcoran did not own those Web sites no one would have gotten any information about his campaign from them to begin with. The charge of political cyber fraud or cyber squatting is a very serious accusation and just another of the misleading and false statements made by Corcoran’s campaign to discredit one of his opponents. How long are the voter’s of Goshen Township going to be deceived and lied to by the Corcoran camp? If Corcoran wants to “Clean up Goshen” perhaps he should start with the horseshoes that deface Goshen Road. The promise was made that they would be gone within a short time of the Goshen Gallop. Another empty promise from the Corcoran camp. Kevin McFadden Cedarville Road Goshen

Shine on Harvest Moon for me and my gal I had a date last Friday evening and it wasn’t with wife, Yvonne. My companion for the evening was Margie Traber, and the occasion was a celebration of her 100th birthday, Sept. 6, 1909. Lest anybody should talk, I hasten to add that we were chaperoned by another lovely lady, Sandy Graham, a good friend and former board member of Clermont Senior Services. Margie’s centennial celebration was held at O’Bannon Creek Country Club, where she was the honored guest at the Fifth Annual Goshen Gala, sponsored by the Goshen Chamber of Commerce. It was a grand evening for this special lady, and it was a great honor to be her escort for the evening. Margie Perry was born and raised near Manchester, Ohio, but after she married the love of her life, Gerald Traber, they eventually found their way to Goshen where Margie has lived for the last half century of her life. Those who know Margie know she likes to get things done and to see them done right. No doubt she learned this as a child while helping her Mom and Dad care for the milk cows and work horses on their Manchester farm. Keep in mind they did so without the benefit of electricity, indoor plumbing, phones, automobiles or other modern conveniences. When you work that hard, you want to get it right the first time. I met Margie at the Goshen Social Center soon after I arrived at Clermont Senior Services in 1991. Margie was already in her 80s but she was still a hard worker, and, I might add, still had a farm girl’s appetite. I learned that Margie had been a driving force in working with Lois Brown Dale to establish services for seniors in the Goshen community, including the social center, which first met at the Methodist Church. When Clermont Senior Ser-

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From left are: George Brown, executive director of Clermont Senior Services, and Margie Traber. vices partnered with the Goshen the Goshen Public Servant of the Township trustees and the Land of Year. I was especially delighted to be Goshen Initiative, led at the time by present to see Sue receive this Joe Spaulding, to develop O’Bannon award, because she is a good friend Terrace Senior Housing, I called and former chair of our board of upon Margie to rally the senior trustees at Clermont Senior Services. Sue Bowman, the Gala event troops in support of the project. Thanks to her hard work and that of chair, chamber president Ray AutTim Hodges, Jim Allen, Sue Golden, enrieb, and other members of the Sandy Graham and others, we pro- planning committee deserve special duced a beautiful housing facility thanks and praise for a wonderful that will serve Goshen seniors for evening which also happened to include a meal fit for a king, or I decades to come. As I shared in my remarks Fri- should say for a queen, since Margie day evening, I spent so much time Traber was the honored guest. in Goshen during the years we were About 9 p.m. I asked Margie if she developing O’Bannon Terrace, I feel was ready to go home (not admitlike an honorary citizen. Nearly 200 ting it was nearly my usual bedpeople were in attendance at the time); to which she replied, “No, I’m Gala, which was a wonderful cele- OK.” Margie was more than OK, she bration of small town America – but was having a ball and we partied on also of a thriving 21st century com- for nearly another hour. The promunity that has many big ideas for gram ended with a small live aucthe future. I could tell that nearly all tion, ably conducted by Jim Poe, and in attendance were first name I was fortunate to be the high bidder friends, as they cheered enthusiasti- on a beautiful flower arrangement to cally when Paula Toti of Channel 12 give to my girl for the evening. As I (and Goshen resident) announced drove Margie home I thought of the names of each person nominat- how fitting it was that one of the ed for several community service most popular tunes in America way awards. Jennifer Rammel was back in 1909 was “Shine on Harselected as Educator of the Year, vest Moon for Me and My Gal.” Tom Dirr, of Dirr Nurseries, received George Brown is the executive director of the chamber’s Business of the Year Clermont Senior Services. award, and Sue Golden was named

CH@TROOM Last week’s question

Do you plan to get either the regular flu shot or the H1N1 vaccine? Why or why not? “I was at doctor’s office at the end of August. He asked if I wanted my flu shot. I was curious since we couldn’t get them before October in the past. He stated the CDC advised to start giving them at that time. Yes, my husband and I

both got our shots. When the H1N1 meds are available, we will get them. I’m 64 and too young to die. I want to die at age 100 at the hands of a much younger jealous housewife.” GJM I did just receive my annual flu shot from the VA. Again, it was painless and for the past 10 years, I have not had the flu or anything

close to it. I have other numerous ailments however, related to 25 years of military service. I plan on getting the H1N1 vaccine as soon as it is available through the VA. Believe it or not, this skeptic has to trust the government again regarding the “swine flu.” It seems to be in what started out as deaths from mainly “relaps-

es” affected only the young and those elderly with medical conditions. It’s scary to now know it has pretty much covered more than several age groups. In closing, I mention again, “relapses.” Relapses that sent patients home from the hospital only to shortly die with a diagnosis of H1N1. As a skeptic, get both. J.W.

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Pumpkin Run a hit with antique car enthusiasts By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

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Ron Jessee, of Withamsville, cleans the morning dew off his classic car during the 2009 Pumpkin Run.

Thousands of spectators and classic car owners flocked to the Clermont County Fairgrounds this weekend to share in their love for cars. The 2009 Pumpkin Run featured about 2,700 vehicles this year, including everything from a 1929 A Model to a 1970 Chevy Nova race car. One car owner, Walt Weber of New Richmond, brought his newly rebuilt 1957 Chevy. This was the first time Weber had brought a vehicle to the Pumpkin Run and he said it was neat to have people stop to look at his classic car. “When he took (the car) apart, it looked like a pile of junk,” said Weber’s wife Ginnie. “This is a big difference from what it used to look like.” But the Webers weren’t the only ones who turned a clunker into a classic. Many of the vehicles at the show were rebuilt piece by piece and some of them were still

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Ginnie and Walt Weber, of New Richmond, rebuilt this 1957 Chevy over the last three years with a little help. While much of the vehicle is original, some of it is new, including the power train, the wheels and the interior.

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Marion Williams, of Amelia, brought this 1967 Chevy Camaro to the car show. works in progress. The annual Pumpkin Run is sponsored by the

Fastiques Rod & Custom (classic car club) of Southern Ohio.

Goshen Gala honors leaders By Theresa L. Herron therron@communitypress.com

Members of the Goshen Chamber of Commerce and their guests laughed a lot at their annual gala at the O’Bannon Creek Golf Club Sept. 25. People worked hard to outbid each other for live auction items. Before and after dinner, people sat on the club’s veranda to talk. But the stars of the evening were the winners of the annual awards. Jennifer Rammel was selected as the winner of the Excellence in Education award. She is active in Goshen and teaches at the

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Goshen chamber members auctioned several baskets filled with items donated by business people. high school. She is always willing to help other people and is very outgoing and genuinely cares for her students. Rammel is involved with Jobs for Ohio Graduates which is a work program to transition kids from

school to work. She also is involved with Random acts of Kindness, a club that promotes community service for Goshen High School students. Sue Golden is the winner of the Public Servant of the Year award. Golden has been a member of the Goshen Township Life Squad and became an EMT. She and others with the squad worked many fundraisers to run the squad for the public. The squad raised enough money to train everyone as paramedics in 1978. Golden has served the community on many committees, boards and other positions, including service as a township

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Goshen Township Trustee Jack Kuntz congratulates the winners of the awards at the annual Goshen Gala. From left are Business of the Year winner Tom Dirr, Public Servant of the Year winner Sue Golden, Kuntz and Excellence in Education winner Jennifer Rammel. trustee for many years. Tom Dirr, owner of Dirr Nurseries, was honored with the Business of the Year award. During the early days of the Goshen Chamber, Dirr shared his vision for a Thanksgiving

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Former Goshen Fire Chief Virgil Murphy hands our gifts to those nominated for Public Servant of the Year. Former Trustee Sue Golden was selected as the winner. Day Parade for the community. His excitement and sincerity caught on and brought the first Light Up Goshen Parade. This has grown into an annual

event. Dirr Nurseries supports a variety of organizations and causes in the community including the schools and fire department.

Chamber announces Pacesetters The Clermont Chamber of Commerce recently announced recipients of the annual Pacesetter Awards. Jeff Lykins, third generation president of Lykins Companies, has been named the Edward J. Parish Pacesetter; Midwestern Plumbing Service has been named the Corporate Pacesetter; and Steve Wharton, former county administrator, has been named the Martha Dorsey Pacesetter. The Edward J. Parish Pacesetter award has been presented annually since 1974 to an individual who has contributed to the economic vitality of Clermont County, who has a genuine concern for the welfare of the county and its residents, and who has exhibited outstanding qualities of character, citizenship and leadership. The chamber will present this award to Jeff Lykins, a life-long resident of Clermont County who built his life, his business and his family in Miami Township. Lykins is active in the oil industry; serving on the board of directors of the Ohio Petroleum Marketers and C-Stores Association,

Lykins Wharton two years in which he was OPMCA chairman; serving on the board of directors and executive committee of the National Oil Heat Research Alliance (NORA); and serving as chairman of the board of directors of the BP Amoco Marketers Association. Equally committed to the local community, Lykins has served as board member of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce, and the Milford-Miami Township Chamber of Commerce, is president of the Clermont County Community Improvement Corp. and a board of directors member of the National Bank & Trust Co. “I am fortunate to have met Jeff in the Lead Clermont Class of 1998,” said CNE school board president Cindy Huxel who nominated Jeff for the award, “I am amazed and inspired by his ability to be active in a

number of associations and organization, for the progress of his industry and community.” Over the years, many Clermont County organizations have been touch by the philanthropic spirit of Jeff Lykins. Among those causes about which Lykins is most passionate are the Mary Ann Partin Scholarship Fund, presented by the Milford-Miami Township Chamber of Commerce each year to a Milford High School graduate and CASA for Clermont Kids, a local non-profit agency working to improve the lives of abused, neglected and dependent children. The Corporate Pacesetter award has been presented annually since 1997 to a Clermont County organization demonstrating outstanding qualities of corporate citizenship and leadership, as well as a genuine concern for the welfare of Clermont County and its residents. In 1978, Gene Hehenmann and Archie Wilson became business partners and formed Midwestern Plumbing Service. Hehenmann and Wilson worked

hard at this small business start-up to secure work and establish a reputation as both a competitive and dependable contractor. These business partners foster a culture of promoting community support and involvement that can be a successful model for other businesses. “Midwestern Plumbing is committed to excellence as a business, but more importantly the company is committed to being a community partner,” said Clermont Senior Services Executive Director George Brown, who submitted Midwestern Plumbing Services’ nomination. “Midwestern Plumbing truly is a company that sets the pace to improve our community through its involvement in a wide range of civic and community activities.” Among the many community organizations that benefit from the generosity of Midwestern Plumbing Services, Hehenmann and Wilson are passionate about and supportive of the good work of A Caring Place, Clermont County Boys & Girls Club, Clermont County Senior Services, Batavia

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From left are: Gene Hehenmann and Archie Wilson of Midwestern Plumbing Service. Clermont Chamber has named Midwestern Plumbing Service as the 2008 Corporate Pacesetter. Rotary Club and Clermont’s Jim Sauls Homeless Shelter. Since 2001, The Martha Dorsey Pacesetter Award has been presented to a past public official whose leadership has improved the economic vitality of Clermont County and whose accomplishments have brought favorable attention to the community. According to nominator Dan Rolfes, Wharton is an innovator and champion in the development of Clermont County whose vision for the county shone a positive light on Clermont County’s position in the region and brought great benefit citizens. Wharton’s current roles of Clermont County Transportation Improvement Dis-

trict executive director and Economic Development Corporation of Clermont County executive director position him to champion the Eastern Corridor project, again bringing favorable attention and benefit to the community. Lykins, Midwestern Plumbing Service and Wharton will be honored at the Clermont Chamber Annual Pacesetter Awards Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Holiday Inn and Suites Cincinnati East. Reservations for individuals and corporate tables may be made through Oct. 29 at 576-5000 or www.clermontchamber.com .

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SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Erin Ellis tends the flowers at Ellis Farms in Williamsburg.

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Ellis Farms a growing concern By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com

Ellis Farms in Williamsburg is a garden center that makes you feel like you’re down on the farm. It’s located in a restored barn that was built in 1929. Inside the barn, decorated with old tractor and farm supply signs, the gardener can find an abundance of garden supplies and seeds. It’s like being in an old-time country store. Outside are five greenhouses filled with a variety of seasonal flowers, vegetables and landscaping plants. The personal touch is what sets Ellis Farms apart from the large garden centers, said Erin Ellis, who runs the business with her husband, Jay Ellis. “We grow all our own plants,” she said. The business has been in operation since 1987; an

More info Business: Ellis Farms Address: 4095 Tollgate Road, Williamsburg Telephone: 724-3930 Owners: Jay and Erin Ellis apple orchard previously operated at the location. Ellis said she and her husband are the only employees. “It’s pretty much just us,” she said. The hours of operation vary with the season, so Ellis advised calling the store at 724-3930 before coming. She said she was pleased to see that Ellis Farms received a second place award in the greenhouse category for Clermont County in the recent Community Press Readers’ Choice Awards.

THINGS TO DO

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The Goshen Garden Club meets from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Goshen United Methodist Church, 6710 Goshen Road, Goshen. The topic is “What is Happening to the Honey Bees?” with Mark Zeiner, operator of honey bee colonies in Clermont, Warren and Butler counties. The meeting is free. Call 625-0915.

Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods is hosting the class “The Culinary Pawpaw” from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 4949 Tealtown Road. Ron and Terry Powell of Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association share uses a n d nutritional values of pawpaws. The cost is $10 and registration is required. Call 831-1711 or visit www.cincynature.org.

Bonfire

Miami Township is hosting the Miami Township Harvest & Community Bonfire from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Community Park, 5951 Buckwheat Road. The event

film “Flying By,” which stars Billy Ray Cyrus, Heather Locklear, Olesya Rulin and Patricia Neal. The story is about a middle-aged business owner who, after a series of coincidental events, has the choice to pursue his teenage dream of becoming a rock star. But those dreams have consequences. George (Cyrus) is

features crafts, storytelling and music by Diamond Blue. There will be a special appearance by the Cincinnati Area Paranormal Existence Research. The event is free. Call 407-4242 or visit www.miamitwpoh.gov.

Member reception

Clermont Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Future Member Reception at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Clermont Chamber of Commerce, 4355 Ferguson Drive, Suite 150, Union Township. Learn how the Clermont chamber, working through volunteer structure, provides service to its members in economic growth, advocacy, business visibility opportunities, training and educational programs and cost savings benefits. Registration is required. Call 576-5000 or visit www.clermontchamber.com.

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Area business owner creates, produces film By Kellie Geist

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Cook with a pawpaw

Billy Ray Cyrus plays the lead character, George, in Oscar Jarnicki's movie “Flying By.”

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Jim Amatulli, owner of Ante Films and writer and director of “Flying By” was hoping the film would go to the theaters, but the economy started to fall about the time production was complete. When Lifetime expressed interest in the film, Amatulli jumped on the opportunity. The film is shown periodically on Lifetime and can be purchased at many local retailers and online.

faced with issues with his wife (Locklear), daughter (Rulin), troubled band mates and his struggling business. While Jarnicki, 56, of Montgomery, came up with the ideas, the movie was written and directed by Jim Amatulli of Cincinnati, owner of Ante Films. The idea was first tossed around when the two met at a graduation party. The story resonated with Amatulli, who decided to go into the film industry when he was in his 50s. “I know what happens when you make the decision to follow another path, another dream, you have to take the consequences. Sometimes they’re good, sometimes they’re bad,” Amatulli said. “I had been through that, so this wasn’t difficult for me to write.” Amatulli said people give him ideas for films all the time, but it was Jarnicki’s perseverance and support that really brought this project to fruition. “I was interested enough in this idea to keep moving forward and he was willing to get involved at every level ... He just kept going along for the ride,” Amatulli said. “Once we reached a certain point, I thought it made sense to commit to this project 100 percent.” Jarnicki flew to San Diego in 2007 for six weeks of filming, entrusting his business to general managers and siblings Jon and Mona Trowbridge. “It really came together because of relationships and

Amatulli Jarnicki being in the right place at the right time,” Jarnicki said. “To be honest, when we were filming, it brought me to tears to be able to see my ideas acted out in such a way that was so meaningful and that truly represented what I had envisioned.” He said the cast and crew for the movie were all “wonderful,” especially Cyrus. “(Cyrus) was so enthusiastic about the story. He was involved with us from almost the beginning and he made some excellent creative suggestions in terms of the script and, of course, the music,” Jarnicki said. “He was been a tremendous, integral part of this whole process.” Now Jarnicki, a business owner and long-time film enthusiast, can find his film at Wal-Mart or Blockbuster, on Netflix and even inside the Red Box. “It’s quite rewarding to see this idea come to fruition,” Jarnicki said. “It’s inspiring.” The film is shown on Lifetime and is available at many major retailers and online. To watch a trailer for “Flying By,” for more information about Ante Films or to purchase the film, visit www.antefilms.com.

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BUSINESS SEMINARS

Women’s Day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oasis Conference Center, 902 Loveland-Miamiville Road. Topic: sustainability. Includes lunch, breakout information sessions and panel of experts with information on opportunities to become involved in community. Ends with cocktail hour, networking and raffles. $50, $35 chamber members. Registration required. Presented by Clermont Chamber of Commerce. 576-5000; www.clermontchamber.com. Loveland.

EXERCISE CLASSES

StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Symmes Park, 11600 Lebanon Road. Free. Presented by StrollerFit - Northeast. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/northeast. Symmes Township.

FARMERS MARKET

Shaw Farms Produce, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Shaw Farms Produce, 1737 Ohio 131, Sweet corn, tomatoes, cantaloupes, watermelons, cucumbers, pickles, yellow squash, zucchini and green beans both stringless and half runners. Some other things: peaches, plums, nectarines, potatoes, Vidalia onions, Amish meats, cheeses and jarred goods. Call for hours. 575-2022. Miami Township.

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

Arthur Katz, 7 p.m. Symmes Township Branch Library, 11850 E. Enyart St. Author of “From the Embers Rising” will detail his experiences through a reading and a book signing. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6001. Symmes Township.

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. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 732-2128. Batavia.

NATURE

The Culinary Pawpaw, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Ron and Terry Powell of Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association share uses and nutritional values of pawpaws. $10. Registration required. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

PUBLIC HOURS

Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road. Full-service boathouse with rowboat rentals. Open fishing year-round in 28-acre lake with outdoor fishing pier from dusk to dawn. $9.50 for 12-hour permit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60 and up; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township.

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EXERCISE CLASSES

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

Fish Fry, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562, 1596 Ohio 131. Fish sandwiches, chicken fingers or six-piece shrimp dinner. Includes coleslaw and French fries. Carryout available.$6 and up. Presented by Ladies Auxiliary Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562. 575-2102. Milford.

Ohio Valley Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Milford Shopping Center, 1025 Lila Ave. Group of local growers sell fruits, vegetables, honey, potted flowers, cut flowers, herbs, seasonal decorations and more. Severe weather may shorten market times. Presented by Ohio Valley Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association. 633-5218; http://milfordfarmersmarket.com. Milford. Blooms and Berries Farm Market, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 9669 S. Ohio 48 — fall location, You-pick produce farm. May: no strawberries; October: pumpkins. Presented by Blooms and Berries Farm Market. 697-9173. Loveland. Shaw Farms Produce, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Shaw Farms Produce, 575-2022. Miami Township. Batavia Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Batavia Township,, Main and Depot streets. Vegetables, fruits and eggs. 876-2418. Batavia.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

FESTIVALS

FARMERS MARKET

Shaw Farms Produce, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Shaw Farms Produce, 575-2022. Miami Township.

FOOD & DRINK

Community Blood Drive. 3 p.m.-9 p.m. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 5890 Buckwheat Road. Appointment required. Presented by Hoxworth Blood Center. 451-0910; www.hoxworth.org/groups/seas. Milford.

MUSEUMS

Children’s Vintage Books Display, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Promont House Museum, 906 Main St. Collection of early children’s books from turn of 20th century. Included with admission: $5, $1 children, free for members. Presented by Greater Milford Area Historical Society. 248-2304; www.milfordhistory.net. Milford.

NATURE

Haunted Forest Evening Program, 7:30 p.m. William H. Harsha Lake, 2185 Slade Road. Visitor Center. Not-so-scary exploration of nature’s creepy creatures. Discover the real story of owls, bats, spiders and other creatures during a short hike on the Deer Ridge Trail. Severe storms and/or lightning cancel. Ages 6 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Family friendly. Free. Registration required. Presented by United States Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District. 797-6081. Batavia.

PUBLIC HOURS

AUCTIONS Scratching Post Auction, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Loveland Intermediate School, 757 S. Lebanon Road. Benefits The Scratching Post Cat Shelter and Adoption Center. Free. Presented by The Scratching Post. 984-6369; www.thescratchingpost.org. Loveland.

Old West Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Music by Raison D’Etre 1:30-3:30 p.m. and Dan Varner Band 4-6 p.m. Old West Festival, 1449 Greenbush Cobb Road. Relive days of Wild West in unique entertainment experience. Re-enactments, trick shooting and roping, demonstrations, rides, food and music. Rain or shine. $10, $6 ages 6-12; free ages 5 and under. 866-937-8337. Williamsburg. Miami Township Harvest & Community Bonfire, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Special appearance by Cincinnati Area Paranormal Existence Research. Community Park, 5951 Buckwheat Road. Crafts and story telling. Music by Diamond Blue. Free. Presented by Miami Township. 407-4242; www.miamitwpoh.gov. Miami Township.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

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.

HOME & GARDEN

Homegrown Permaculture Workshop, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. “Energy.” Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road. Includes lunch. $65. Registration recommended. 683-2340; www.grailville.org. Loveland.

MUSEUMS

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

MUSIC - BLUES

Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Latitudes, 18 Main St. Free. 831-9888. Milford.

NATURE

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The Cincinnati Art Museum opens its new exhibit, “Roaring Tigers, Leaping Carp: Decoding the Symbolic Language of Chinese Animal Painting,” Friday, Oct. 9. The pieces in the exhibit show the hidden language of Chinese animal symbolism and reveal stories about Chinese history and culture. It is open through Jan. 3. A kickoff party is 9 p.m. to midnight Oct. 9. To coincide with the exhibit, the museum celebrates the animal kingdom with family-friendly, free Wild Weekends 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, and the third weekend in November and December. Visit www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Pictured is the anonymous ink and color on silk, “Tiger (detail)” from the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368.) It is from the National Palace Museum, Republic of China (Taiwan).

Bird Walk, 8 a.m. With Bill Stanley. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Dress for weather, bring binoculars. Included with admission: $5, $1 children; free for members. 831-1711. Union Township. Earthhuggers, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Indoor discovery time, songs, games, art, hike, snack and story. Topic varies monthly. Ages 3-4. $56, $36 members. Registration required. 831-1711. Union Township. Awareness, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Color. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Story, hike, craft and snack. Topic varies monthly. Ages 5-6. $56, $36 members. Registration required. 8311711. Union Township. Discovery, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Fabulous Fungi and Marvelous Mushrooms. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Introduction, hike and snack. Topic varies monthly. Ages 7-9. $56, $36 members. Registration required. 831-1711. Union Township. Abner Hollow Cabin Drop-In Opportunities, 10 a.m.-noon, Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Discover lives of early settlers. $5, $1 children, free for members. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township. Fall Family Fun Fest, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. William H. Harsha Lake, 2185 Slade Road. Visitor Center. Family-oriented activities related to fall. Crafts, Fall Signs Bingo, stroll along the Deer Ridge Trail and self-guiding Tree-sure Hunt. Ages 5 and up. Free. Presented by United States Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District. 797-6081. Batavia.

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PUBLIC HOURS

Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 201 Riverside Drive. Bonaventure House with exhibits, gift shop and library, 1797 Rich Log Cabin and 1879 Bishop-Coleman Gazebo. $3. 683-5692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland. Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Lake Isabella, $9.50 for 12-hour permit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60 and up; vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township.

SHOPPING

Tackle Trade Days, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road. Family Fishing Center. Sell or trade new and used fishing equipment. Free, vehicle permit required. Registration required for dealers or individuals selling items. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 791-1663. Symmes Township. S U N D A Y, O C T . 1 1

FESTIVALS

Old West Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Music by Dan Ryan 1:30-3:30 p.m. and Mack West 4-6 p.m. Old West Festival, $10, $6 ages 612; free ages 5 and under. 866-937-8337. Williamsburg.

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.

MUSEUMS

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

PUBLIC HOURS

Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, $3. 6835692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland. Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Lake Isabella, $9.50 for 12-hour permit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60 and up; vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township. M O N D A Y, O C T . 1 2

CIVIC

Rep. Joe Uecker Office Hours, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Batavia Township Community Center, 1535 Clough Pike. Discuss issues and concerns. Free. Presented by Rep. Joe Uecker. 614-466-8134; http://www.joeuecker.com/. Batavia Township.

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Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods is hosting the class “The Culinary Pawpaw” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Union Township. Ron and Terry Powell of Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association share uses and nutritional values of pawpaws. The cost is $10 and registration is required. Call 831-1711 or visit www.cincynature.org.

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To submit calendar items, go to “www.cincinnati.com” and click on “Share!” Send digital photos to “life@communitypress.com” along with event information. Items are printed on a space-available basis with local events taking precedence. Deadline is two weeks before publication date. To find more calendar events, go to “www.cincinnati.com” and choose from a menu of items in the Entertainment section on the main page. Williamsburg Branch Library, 594 Main St. Adults. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 724-1070. Williamsburg.

MUSIC - BLUEGRASS

Bluegrass Jam Session, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Gravy, 1513 Ohio 28, With Hard-Drive. Others welcome to play. Free. Reservations recommended. 576-6789. Loveland.

PUBLIC HOURS

BUSINESS MEETINGS Future Member Reception, 8 a.m. Clermont Chamber of Commerce, 4355 Ferguson Drive. Suite 150, Learn how Clermont Chamber, working through volunteer structure, provides service to its members in economic growth, advocacy, business visibility opportunities, training and educational programs and cost savings benefits. Registration required. 576-5000; www.clermontchamber.com. Milford. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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Preschool Story Time in the Park, 1:30 p.m. Celebrate Nature. Sycamore Park, 4200 Ohio 132, Free. Presented by Clermont County Park District. 876-9013. Batavia. Basic Nature Photography, 6:30 p.m. Pattison Park, 2228 U.S. 50, Learn simple tips and techniques to make nature photographs stand out. Class intended for beginners of all ages. Free. Presented by Clermont County Park District. 876-9013; www.parks.clermontcountyohio.gov. Owensville.

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PUBLIC HOURS

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.

PUBLIC HOURS

StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Symmes Park, Free. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/northeast. Symmes Township. Shaw Farms Produce, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Shaw Farms Produce, 575-2022. Miami Township.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Batavia Homemakers Meeting, 10:30 a.m. Peter Weiglin presents “Women in History.” Lunch to follow at local restaurant. Faith United Methodist Church, 180 Fifth St. Presented by Batavia Homemakers. 732-0656. Batavia.

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

EXERCISE CLASSES

Check It Out Book Discussion, 1:30 p.m. “Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer. Goshen Branch Library, 6678 Ohio 132, Adults. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 722-1221; www.clermontlibrary.org. Goshen.

Ohio Valley Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Market, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Milford Shopping Center, 633-5218; http://milfordfarmersmarket.com. Milford.

LITERARY - BOOK CLUBS Book Discussion, 2 p.m. “American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House” by Jon Meacham. Doris Wood Branch Library, 180 S. Third St. Adults. Free. 732-2128. Batavia.

Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 8 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. Bike Night, 6 p.m. Kenny Welch Band. Quaker Steak & Lube, 590 Chamber Drive. Motorcycles fill parking lot. Includes music, beer, vendors and food. Enter free raffle to win Buell motorcycle. Benefits local charity. 831-5823; www.quakersteakandlube.com. Milford. T H U R S D A Y, O C T . 1 5

COOKING CLASSES

Dining with Diabetes, noon-2 p.m. Continues Oct. 22 and 29. Miami Township Civic Center, 6101 Meijer Drive. Three-week series. Includes materials, lunch and food samples. Watch cooking demonstrations and taste foods from recipes created for people with diabetes. $55, $40 civic center members. Registration required by Oct. 5. Presented by Ohio State University Extension Hamilton County. 946-8987. Miami Township.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Southwest Ohio Crochet Guild Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Special stitches. Community of Christ Church, 623 Paxton Ave. Promoting heart and soul of crochet for crocheters of all skill levels. $20 annual membership. Presented by Southwest Ohio Crochet Guild. 683-1670; www.southwestohiocrochetguild.net. Loveland.

EXERCISE CLASSES

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

GARDEN CLUBS

Goshen Garden Club, 7 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Topic: What is Happening to the Honey Bees? With Mark Zeiner, operator of honey bee colonies in Clermont, Warren and Butler Counties. Goshen United Methodist Church, 6710 Goshen Road. Free. Presented by Goshen Garden Club. 625-0915. Goshen.

LITERARY BOOK CLUBS

Book Discussion Group, 2 p.m. “The Little Giant of Aberdeen County” by Tiffany Baker.

PROVIDED

The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden brings HallZOOween back from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 10-11, Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25. Kids can trick-or-treat around the zoo and see an animal version of trick-or-treating with Pumpkin Pandemonium. There is also magic, train rides, a pumpkin patch and more. HallZOOween is free with park admission. Admission is $13, adults; $9, ages 2-12; and free for under 2. Visit www.cincinnatizoo.org.

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Checking our images of God Humans have a strong tendency to categorize things. Then we paste our categories in a mental book titled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things I Know For Sure.â&#x20AC;? This makes us feel more secure but less enthralled. Often it takes a crisis to rediscover how something old can be new again. St. Augustine has always intrigued me. After his conversion to Christianity, he wrote a prayer that began, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Late have I loved you, O Beauty ever ancient, ever new â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? Imagine that! Not perceiving God in the typical category of being judgmental, severe or powerful â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but beautiful. God is a frequent recipient of our familiarizing. God never grows up in our minds, never becomes new, exciting and breathtaking. He remains an old grandfatherly

man or mean-spirited critic. To expand the quality of our lives, G.K. Chesterton once said that our spiritual and psychological task is to learn to look at familiar things until they become unfamiliar again. This holds true whether the familiar thing be a flower, a snowfall, a job or even God. Mystics call this process â&#x20AC;&#x153;awakening.â&#x20AC;? Most of our lives we just go on turning the pages of our mental book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things I Know For Sure.â&#x20AC;? Our pictures of God were pasted there when we were kids. Now theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re cracked, sepia-colored, and a little dusty. Archie Bunker had a large album of them to which he referred frequently. One of the attractions to the recent novel, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Shack,â&#x20AC;? seems to be the different images used for the Triune-God. Archie would

have condemned the book. Certainly there is a need to recognize the stability and steadfastness of God. The psalmists often used descriptive words like â&#x20AC;&#x153;fortressâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;rockâ&#x20AC;? to do this. What must be remembered is that God is an absolute mystery. St. Anselm described God as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The One beyond that is able to be thought.â&#x20AC;? That means in our dealings with God we must develop a tolerance for ambiguity. In his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;God, The Oldest Question,â&#x20AC;? William J. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley, S.J., writes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do believe that the Holy Spirit is a feminine principle within God, just as the book of Wisdom pictures her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But in my experience, God is â&#x20AC;Ś far more masculine (challenging, rational, decisive, unbending) than feminine (cherishing, enfolding, mothering, consoling.) Again

in my experience, if God is a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;she,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; God is one damn tough cookie.â&#x20AC;? The parables of Jesus Christ are stories about people, but their real plot is about the heart of God. Notice that there is always an element of astonishment, surprise and the unexpected in them. The measured expectations of those hearing them are shattered. God was always more than anticipated. John Shea writes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;As Mark says, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;He was too much for them.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Like a woman who loves too much, like ointment that costs too much and is spilled too much, like a seventy-times-seven God who forgives too much.â&#x20AC;? Today we like a housebroken God, a God we can keep on a leash, who has predictable habits, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t generate questions, and makes sense by our logic.

Author KathFather Lou leen Norris Guntzelman writes: â&#x20AC;&#x153;One so Perspectives often hears people say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t handle it,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; when they reject a biblical image of God as Father, Mother, as Lord and Judge, God as a loverâ&#x20AC;Ś God on a cross. â&#x20AC;Ś If we seek a God we can â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;handleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that will be exactly what we get â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a God we can manipulate, suspiciously like ourselves, the wideness of whose mercy weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve cut down to size.â&#x20AC;? What we get then is not God. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@ communitypress.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

Circle of Women to host benefit luncheon The YWCA Circle of Women will hold a benefit luncheon Nov. 5 to raise funds for the support of programs provided by the YWCA Eastern Area.

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Clermont County Juvenile Court Judge Stephanie Wyler and Priscilla O'Donnell, attorney and Circle of Women chair, share the excitement about the upcoming Circle of Women Fundraising Luncheon to be held Thursday, Nov. 5.

The Eastern Area YWCA provides numerous programs to address the problem of domestic violence in Clermont, Brown and Adams counties. These include the House of Peace Battered Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shelter, a 24-hour crisis hot line, crisis intervention, education and training, health and wellness, advocacy services and more. This year, the Circle of Women event will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the presence of the YWCA in the Eastern area. Domestic violence is the largest single cause of injury to women, and the most underreported crime in America. And, recent statistics show the problem is not getting better: â&#x20AC;˘ There has been a 33percent increase over the past three years in domestic

violence reports received by the Clermont County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. â&#x20AC;˘ There has been a 30percent increase in domestic violence cases in the Clermont County Domestic Relations Court over the past five years. â&#x20AC;˘ There has been a 30percent increase in calls to the YWCA Eastern Area crisis hotline over the past three years. â&#x20AC;˘ Reduced governmental funding has created a more critical need for funds to continue the vital services provided by the YWCA. The Circle of Women was established to be a vehicle through which the YWCA Eastern Area can remain self-sufficient financially. The fundraising event is planned and executed by volunteers who will invite

colleagues, friends and family who will learn about the services provided by the YWCA and make a donation to support its mission.

Corporate sponsorships will support this event and the work of the YWCA as well. For more information

about the benefit Nov. 5, or for information about the services provided by the YWCA, call 732-0450 or visit www.ywca.org.

Nature center launches new Web site to direct our visitors to the activities and information that interest them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our interactive features, including live local weather reports, help you plan for a fun trip to Cincinnati Nature Center.â&#x20AC;? For more information, visit www.CincyNature.org or call 831-1711. Cincinnati Nature Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rowe Woods is located at 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, OH 45150.

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vides current information regarding the opportunities at Cincinnati Nature Center,â&#x20AC;? said Bill Hopple, executive director at CNC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has the most up-todate information and graphics and is really a fun tool for our visitors to use.â&#x20AC;? Lynsey Sheets, publications and online media manager said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are utilizing the most current technology to allow for easy navigation

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Cincinnati Nature Center has recently launched a new and innovative Web site. The new Web site provides for greater interaction and easy to use navigational tools to allow its visitors to effortlessly browse through programs, events and natural history questions. In addition, guests can readily register for classes, events and programs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our new Web site pro-

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Treat your palate to tastes of the past

When it comes to autumn festivals, two stand out for me – the Renaissance Festival in Harveysburg, Ohio, and the Old West Festival between M o u n t Orab and Williamsburg. They are as different as night and day to Rita e a c h Heikenfeld other, but each is Rita’s kitchen historically correct, whether it’s the architecture, dress code, entertainment, or the food offered. Plus when you visit, you are literally transported back into time. Now I love to cook, but I’m not sure I’d make it as a “Renaissance girl” in the kitchen. And I don’t think Drew Deimling, a Hyde Park reader and proprietor of the Old West Festival, would hire me as a cowgirl rustling up supper.

minutes. Pour the chicken topped with sauce into bread bowl. Use chunks of reserved bread to dunk into bowl and to act as a utensil.

I thought it would be fun, though, to share recipes for the kind of foods eaten during those times.

Kathy’s Renaissance chicken pie served in bread bowls

Originally from Kathy Kneipp, a Clermont County reader. She loves history and taught her kids about the Renaissance by having them help her prepare a Renaissance meal. Here’s my adaptation: 2 frying chickens, cut up 1 teaspoon garlic powder (opt.) 1 small onion, cut up 4 tablespoons butter 1 ⁄2 cup flour 1 cup milk Broth from chicken Salt and pepper to taste Fill a pan with enough water to cover chicken, add garlic powder and onion, but do not add the chicken yet. Bring water to a boil. Lower heat then add

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Bread bowl meal offered up at the Renaissance Festival. chicken. Simmer until tender. Remove chicken, let cool and remove from bones. Reserve broth. Melt butter in a skillet, whisk in flour and cook slowly for one minute. Add 1 cup milk and 1⁄2 cup chicken broth and stir carefully. Add another 1⁄2 cup broth. Season everything with salt and pepper. Place chicken on a serving platter and pour sauce over and serve. To serve in bread bowls: Cut off top of round loaf of bread. Hollow out bottom 2⁄3, and set the reserved bread aside. In preheated 350 degree oven, toast the hollowed out bread round along with the reserved pieces for a few

Old West pulled pork barbecue

In the Old West you had to raise the pig, butcher it, smoke the hams, etc. Lucky for us we can just go to the grocery where the pork is neatly wrapped, ready to cook. Cook a pork loin roast in 3 cups water with a diced onion, a teaspoon or so minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste, in the crockpot until done (about three hours on high, five hours on low). When cool, shred. Measure out 1 quart broth from cooked meat. Add to that: 1 bottle ketchup 1 ⁄2 cup mustard 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon paprika (opt.) 1 ⁄2 to 1 cup brown sugar 1 bay leaf

2 slices lemon 1 tablespoon each: vinegar and Worcestershire sauce Dash or two Tabasco sauce (opt.) Cook 10 minutes, remove bay leaf and add meat that has been shredded. Put all back in crockpot and cook 30 minutes longer, uncovered. Use a soup ladle to serve on warm buns. Even easier: To a bottle of purchased barbecue sauce, sprinkle in some chili powder, garlic powder and, if you want it sweeter, brown sugar to taste. Thin with a bit of the broth if you want. Again, cook about 30 minutes uncovered in the crockpot.

Can you help?

The number of requests for these recipes is growing each day: • Like Syktop Bigg’s chicken salad • Mio’s creamy garlic salad dressing • Strawberry lasagna like Bravo’s Café, Augusta, Ky.

Food fests

• Renaissance Festival, Harveysburg, Ohio. Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 25.

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Rita lunching at the Renaissance Festival in Harveysburg. • Old West Festival, Williamsburg/Mount Orab, Ohio. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 11.

Rooting out recipes

I’m cloning a recipe now for Entenmann’s pound cake and will share it hopefully soon. Also a recipe for roasted garlic potatoes using whole cloves. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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Juanita and Glenn Manker of Miami Township, in front, celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary Aug. 27 with family. From left in back are Sue Manker, Ariah Manker, Faith Manker, Lillianna Manker, Jazmine Manker and Trenten Manker.

Mankers celebrate 59 years Juanita and Glenn Manker celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary Aug. 27. They have lived in Miami Township for 49 years after moving from Hillsboro, Ohio. The couple were

involved in many community activities including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and 4-H clubs. The sponsored a variety of events like bowling tournaments and dances for people with disabilities. They were founding mem-

bers of the Milford Swim Club. Glenn sold cars at Frazier-Williams Chevrolet in Milford for more than 40 years. He retired about six years ago.

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Community Journal North Clermont

Lots of events help the community I was involved with the rowing clubs when I worked here at the park. George So stop and one of Rooks have these wonOle derful wafand Fisherman fles enjoy your visit with the Kinner family that owns the shop. Maybe Mike will be there and tell one of his stories. On Saturday, Oct. 10, there will be a benefit for the Troop Box Ministry held at the Bethel Tate Middle School from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Brown County Auditor Doug Green will emcee and the entertainment includes the Old Path Cantrell Family, the Gospel Grass, the Radiant Heart and the Latter Rain. There will be a silent auction and food

available. The tickets are $10 each and children 12 and under are free. This is a wonderful ministry for our troops. We went to the BethelTate school board meeting last Thursday evening instead of choir practice to listen to the school board members, principals and superintendent talk about the school levy. Several of the schools are having money issues so when you go to vote, stop and think how important education is for the young folks. If a person doesn't have a good education today it is hard for them to get a good job. With the economy the way it is, education is very important. We went and got cat food last Tuesday. It seems we are feeding the cats, birds and a little skunk. Each evening it comes for its supper. The neighbors dog got sprayed by a skunk

Don’t miss chance to be an encourager The most basic question everyone faces in life is, “Why am I here? What is my purpose?” The concept of finding one’s purpose in life has been pondered for centuries. Countless generations of people have wrestled with this thought. Somehow, in our modern era of humanity, we remain no closer to concrete answers to such mysteries. What exactly is the purpose of life? Even the most focused individual can struggle with achieving the goal of finding his or her purpose. We are often pulled in so many different directions that it can be hard to prioritize what is important. It is equally simple to doubt our reason for existing at all. Not feeling needed or useful, and especially feeling dependent on help from others can result in feeling discouraged, hopeless, and even useless. We often struggle with this question in our youth, but sometimes, late in life, it is even more difficult. People who have felt

needed and useful all their lives may find themselves unable to serve in the ways they did before. “The Purpose Driven Life,” a book by Rick Warren, was hugely successful a few years ago and still is. Many millions of people read the book, because most of us are looking for something to bring more meaning to life. The main premise of the book is this - “It’s not about me.” It’s about looking for and recognizing ways to help others. So if you are an elderly person, possibly homebound, what can you do to be useful and needed? Plenty. Without leaving your home, you can make a difference in someone’s life, which could lead to a change in the community, nation and world. Take time out to listen. Be available. Make a phone call, send a note or e-mail to tell someone that you appreciate them. Have you ever seen a story on TV about a person that performed an act of heroism or compassion; or about a person who is POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT

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Wednesday morning and then go down to my brother and sister-in-law's for supper. We will take the fresh crappie and bluegills to fry up for supper. Boy will they be good. My sister-in-law said, “we just may wait until you leave before we eat the fish.” Then she said, “just kidding.” On the farm program the other day they said the Idaho school have an 80 percent of their students belonging to the Future Farmers of America. That is good, the students can learn how to raise food to eat and the safe processing of the food. It is not just raising soybeans, corn or wheat, but animals, produce and flowers and trees. We lost another grand person to the Good Lord. This lady was a good friend, mother, wife and wonderful grandmother and aunt. She and her husband were Grange members and also

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Linda struggling? Why not Eppler write a note Community of appreciaPress tion or Guest encouragement? Columnist Look for something positive about someone and tell him or her, be specific. Acknowledge the contribution and help from people around you, and express gratitude when someone does something for you. Never forget to say “Thank you.” Be Kind. Be friendly. Wave at your neighbor from your window or yard. Often, you’ll find your own encouragement in the encouraging words and actions shown to another person. Your life and every life is special, and your encouragement is needed by someone today. Don’t miss the opportunity to be an encourager and let a little of it rub off on you. Linda Eppler is the director of communications for Clermont Senior Services.

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the other night. Wow what a smell. We went to the Grange hall last Friday afternoon to install the Junior Grange members into their offices for the year. Ruth Ann and Bonnie are the leaders so I went to give them the obligation. These gals have 20 young folks in the Junior Grange and after the meeting it was time for games and snacks. Boy did these kids get in the mood for the games and snacks and what a beautiful bunch of children. Last Monday I mowed the yard and mulched the leaves. There seem to be more this year, so it is important to keep them mulched when they get thicker on the ground. I will rake them up and put them on the raised beds. I pulled a few green onions to eat last Monday and they were good. We are hoping to go fishing on

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Howdy folks, Last week we went to Health Plus at Eastgate to the chiropractor to get Ruth Ann's back worked on. This helped her to feel better without the pain she was having. This young feller does a good job and welcomes new patients. After the Senior Service meeting on insurance for their employees we stopped at Applebee’s restaurant for the noon meal and what a meal we had. Later in the afternoon we stopped at the Riverside Coffee Mill in Batavia. Jamie was telling us they are having a benefit waffle breakfast to raise money for the Clermont Rowing Crew. Their daughter Grace has been participating this summer so Jamie and Mike are having this Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. till 12 noon. This is good for the rowers, it is good exercise and teaches them how to work together.

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James Powell, military pilot turned author, self-published his autobiography “Of Dreams & Coveralls.”

Giving up is easy, but for James Powell it wasn’t an option. From a small boy watching people pushing airplanes to a local park to a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force flying B-52s, Powell has spent his 65 years overcoming the odds and fighting for his dreams. And how he’s written a book to tell about it. “The book is an autobiography, but it’s more about picking yourself up more times than you fall,” Powell, of Union Township, said. “I want it to help the person who might have been laughed at or discouraged. I want them to know that

they can make their dreams come true.” The memoir, “Of Dreams & Coveralls: Daring to Become an Airline Pilot Despite the Opposition and Challenges,” chronicles Powell’s journey through life and his love of airplanes. One day, while struggling with what he wanted to do with his life, Powell visited his friend Moses. “I knew college was important and I knew I wanted to be there, but I didn’t know why. “While I was (at Moses’) there was a scene on TV where a military jet flew across the screen and I said, ‘You know what? That’s what I want to do,” Powell said.

That’s when Moses said: “It’s OK to dream, but after you’ve dreamed, go put on your coveralls.” And Powell did. He saved his money and learned to fly airplanes one hour at a time. Then, when he was drafted, he fought his way into the cockpit of a B-52. But even while he rose to the top, Powell always found people who doubted him. After his first marriage, a school janitor told Powell he’d better hope for a job at the post office, because now he’d never go to college. After he was drafted, Powell was told he’d never fly an airplane because of his ethnicity. And even as a captain in

the Air Force, he was passed up multiple times for an instructor position, which was a requirement to be promoted. “I got a lot of practice in picking myself up. But if you look at a winner it’s not just someone who wins, it’s someone who will just keep trying,” Powell said. Powell then spent 20 years in the military, 14 years flying commercial airplanes for Comair and two years with Executive Jet Management. After he retired, an old friend recommended that he write a book. “When he said that, I honestly laughed at him. Oprah Winfrey, Bill Cosby, Bill Clinton. Those are the people who write books,”

Powell said. “But then I thought, maybe there is someone out there who can’t identify with Oprah or someone like that, but can relate to someone who’s average.” Powell scribbled most of the book onto a pad of paper throughout 2008 and his wife, Ruth, typed the pages for him. “He was up in his office every day writing and, one day, I was being facetious and I said, ‘What are you doing? Writing a book?’ And he said yes,” Ruth said. “There were a few times when I was typing it when I thought he should have said something differently, but I didn’t change anything. It’s his book and it’s awesome.”

Veteran to be chaplain for state association By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

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As a Tate Township trustee and a Clermont County Veterans’ Service commissioner, Daugherty has had his share of speaking out.

But, for the next year, Daugherty will be speaking in a very different role. He has been elected chaplain of the Ohio State Association of County Veterans’ Service Commissioners. The state association consists of all the commissioners of all the veterans’ service commissions in the 88 counties in Ohio, which adds up to be about 450 people. As chaplain, Daugherty will lead opening and closing prayers during the association’s three annual meetings. The meetings are held Friday through Sunday in Dublin, Ohio. Sunday mornings, Daugherty will speak for about 30 minutes during a memorial. “I’m not a minister and, in fact, when I was elected, I told them,” Daugherty

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said. “I believe in God, don’t get me wrong, but I’m not a preacher and I don’t think I’ll hold up to that at all.” He also will call family members of deceased veterans. Being newly elected, Daugherty has not had a chance to serve as chaplain at any of the meetings, but he said he’s not nervous. “I don’t love talking in front of people, but I know these people and they know me ... I’m looking forward to it,” Daugherty said. Clermont County Veterans’ Service Office Director Dan Bare is confident Daugherty will make a good chaplain. “Howard is a great leader, and he will do a wonderful job as chaplain for the association,” Bare said. “He is dedicated to helping veterans and their families in every way possible.” Daugherty has served on the Clermont County Veter-

ans’ Service Commission Board since 2000 and represents Disabled American Veterans, of which he is a lifetime member. He is also a lifetime member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Veterans and the American Legion. Daugherty served as a door gunner and crew chief while he served with the Army in Vietnam. He was overseas in 1967 and 1968. During his time in Vietnam, Daugherty was awarded a medal for valor that got him inducted to the Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor in 2006. He was the first veteran from Clermont County to be inducted. “That’s my most treasured veteran moment, other than coming home from Vietnam,” Daugherty said. When he’s not working for veterans, Daugherty likes to spend time with his

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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, reduced levels of property conveyance fees, and reductions

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send a note or e-mail to tell someone that you appreciate them. Have you ever seen a story on TV about a person that performed an act of heroism or compassion; or about a person who is struggling? Why not write a note of appreciation or encouragement? Look for something positive about someone and tell him or her, be specific. Acknowledge the contribution and help from people around you, and express gratitude when someone does something for you. Never forget to say “Thank you.” Be Kind. Be friendly. Wave at your neighbor from your window or yard. Often, you’ll find your own encouragement in the encouraging words and actions shown to another person. Your life and every life is special, and your encouragement is needed by someone today. Don’t miss the opportunity to be an encourager and let a little of it rub off on you. Linda Eppler is the director of communications for Clermont Senior Services.

lives may find themselves unable to serve in the ways they did before. PurLinda pose“TheDriven Eppler Life,” a book Community by Rick Warwas Press guest ren, hugely succolumnist cessful a few years ago and still is. Many millions of people read the book, because most of us are looking for something to bring more meaning to life. The main premise of the book is this - “It’s not about me.” It’s about looking for and recognizing ways to help others. So if you are an elderly person, possibly homebound, what can you do to be useful and needed? Plenty. Without leaving your home, you can make a difference in someone’s life, which could lead to a change in the community, nation and world. Take time out to listen. Be available. Make a phone call,

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few of Buffy’s notable tracks: Nov. 20, 1999 – a stabbing in Felicity. A track from the scene of a stabbing, through the village, to the back door of a residence where the perpetrator was found hiding in the attic of the home. The subject did not live in the house or know the people who owned the house. July 16, 2000 – critical missing in Batavia Township. The missing subject was a severe diabetic and had run into the woods without his medication after using LSD. A number of people tried to locate the subject in the woods on foot over a 14hour period, and then called Stratton and Buffy. The subject was found in the woods. Stratton and Buffy received a NPBA Life Saving Award for their effort. March 11, 2001– Arson at school in Georgetown. Buffy picked up the track from clothing left at the scene. She tracked through a large group of people which had heavily contaminated the scene, to a male subject who she identified. That person eventually confessed and was charged with the arson. Sept. 22, 2001 – New Richmond. Tracked a suicidal male, who had consumed anti-freeze and fled into the woods. Buffy found the unresponsive male, who subsequently received medical aid and recovered. Without Buffy’s timely discovery this may have had a tragic

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The Clermont County Sheriff’s Office recently lost a valuable member of its staff, “Buffy,” a female bloodhound who was partners with Cpl. Chris Stratton for about 10 years. She was about 11 years old and was euthanized as a result of cancer. In the spring of 1999, Stratton and Buffy became partners. This partnership would span almost a decade. As a young puppy Buffy did what came natural to a bloodhound and put her nose to the ground to find people and things. Her training was intense and never ending and the duo quickly established a noteworthy reputation. Law enforcement agencies from Clermont, Hamilton, Brown, Adams, Highland counties and Kentucky would call requesting this team to respond to various incidents. During the last few years of her life, Stratton decided Buffy no longer needed the intense training that was necessary in her early years. Even though she no longer required as much training time, Buffy developed some other skills that kept her care and maintenance interesting. Buffy was an escape artist. She could defeat any kennel known to man. When Buffy escaped her confines, she would greatly irritate her master; this was the cross he had to bear to have a great tracker. Once he discovered that she was on the loose, Stratton began calling everyone he could to be on the lookout, and would then coordinate with a couple of other canine handlers to criss-cross the Clermont County countryside hoping to find Buffy. As any good dog, she always turned up. When it came time to work, she was always ready. Once in a tracking harness and with a scent she would be off to the races. Any deputy that had to run along on a track with her and Stratton will agree it truly was a race. Everyone will miss her. The following are just a

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Be aware, wear purple ing out for help. Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Clermont County commissioners proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Numerous local events are scheduled to promote awareness, and the community is encouraged to wear a purple ribbon or article of clothing to show their support. “On Wednesday, Oct. 21, we invite those who have been touched by domestic violence, to come to UC Clermont College to create a T-shirt for the Clothesline Project,” said Eismin. “The T-shirts will be hung on a clothesline as a powerful reminder of domestic violence and its impact on a family.”

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that 1.3 million are physically assaulted by a loved one each year. One of every four women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime. A vigil and march to promote awareness about domestic violence will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Clermont County Courthouse, 270 E. Main St. in Batavia. The featured speaker will be a woman whose daughter was killed as a result of domestic violence. For more information about the October events planned, call 753-7282. To contact the abuse hotline, call 753-7281.

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“Domestic violence is a growing problem across the country,” said Kirstin Eismin, shelter manager for the YWCA House of Peace in Clermont County. “Our shelter for victims of abuse is at capacity, and our abuse hotline (that also serves Brown and Adams counties) had more than 500 phone calls for assistance last month. Compare that to 300 calls only two months previously,” she said. Eismin said part of the increase for assistance can be attributed to the struggling economy and how some have reacted to the pressure, but she believes more women are realizing they can get out of the abusive situation and are reach-

Milford grad travels with Navy Leaving your job behind to spend months on a ship cruising the Atlantic to tropical, remote Caribbean locations is an ideal vacation dream for many. For the son of a Miami Township couple, the scene became reality when he boarded a Navy amphibious assault ship on a mission of bringing humanitarian aid and civil assistance to people in need. Navy Seaman Apprentice Joshua A. Nuzzo, son of Alan Sheldon and Jenny Nuzzo of Murle Lane, Loveland, was one of more than 1,400 service members aboard the USS Kearsarge PROVIDED. in support of Continuing Navy Seaman Apprentice Joshua A. Nuzzo was one of more than 1,400 service Promise 2008, a fourmembers aboard the USS Kearsarge in support of Continuing Promise 2008, a month deployment to profour-month deployment to provide humanitarian and civic assistance. vide health care services and infrastructure improveWorking alongside part- immunizations, food, water ments to the people of ner nation officials, Nuzzo and sewage systems assessNicaragua, Columbia, Haiti, and his fellow shipmates ments. Dominican Republic, delivered veterinary servicEngineer teams provided Trinidad and Tobago, and es, provided general and construction and renovation Guyana. special surgical care, pri- assistance, while demonNuzzo, a mass communi- mary care for children and strating the U.S. commitcation specialist, is normally adults, dental care, assis- ment to develop solutions assigned to Fleet Public tance in setting up local and foster lasting bonds of Affairs, Naval Air Station, public health systems, friendships with the counNorfolk, Va.

tries that they visited. “My job has been to travel into the various countries we have visited to supply news coverage of the personnel helping the local communities. I have done still imagery, print stories, and some video,” said Nuzzo, who graduated in 1999 from Milford High School. “I have also been able to get my hands dirty with the various medical and engineering groups during community-relation projects,” he said. “The experience I am receiving is mostly life experience. After seeing these countries, I realized how good we have it in the states and it has allowed me to understand why people told me growing up that I shouldn’t take what we have for granted,” said Nuzzo. “As far as job experience, I have learned to operate under lots of pressure and the fast pace has been great practice,” he said.

Shriver recognized for excellence The Association of Municipal/County Court Judges of Ohio has awarded Clermont County Municipal Court Judge James A. Shriver the President’s Award for Judicial Excellence. The award recognizes Shriver’s “outstanding and meritorious service as a municipal court judge, which has contributed to effect the efficient and fair administration of justice, in addition to enhancing the public’s perception of the judiciary of Ohio.” “I am surprised, humbled and honored at receiving this award,” said Shriver, who has served as a municipal court judge for 14 years. In bestowing the award, the state organiza-

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Clermont County Municipal Court Judge James A. Shriver holds the President’s Award for Judicial Excellence. tion recognized Shriver’s work for the Ohio Judicial Conference, his efforts to establish the first DUI Court in Ohio, and his work on modifications to new drunk

driving laws. “The DUI Court is changing the lives of individuals,” said Shriver. “The program addresses addiction and public safety for multiple drunk driving offenders. Since the DUI Court began in June 2005, 114 participants have come into the program and 68 have graduated.” Shriver is proud of many of the DUI Court graduates who have turned their lives around, as a result of the program. “One recent graduate has decided he will attend college to become a licensed alcohol and drug counselor to help others,” he said. “Many of the children of the individuals who have completed the pro-

gram have told us they like their new mom or dad a lot better, because now they have time for them.” In addition to his work with DUI Court, Shriver is the administrative judge for Clermont Municipal Court. He serves as the chair of the Ohio State Bar Association’s Traffic Law Committee and is the first vicepresident of the Association of the Municipal/ County Court Judges of Ohio. An active member of the Ohio Judicial Conference, Shriver serves on the Criminal Law and Procedure Committee, the Committee on Community Corrections, the Strategic Planning Committee and he cochairs the Court Administration Committee.

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

the Prime Producers 4-H Club decided to give new life to that competition. The Stonelick Township Firefighters agreed to appoint one of their members to judge the junior fair floats as a separate group. This year’s judge was kept secret so no one got an extra edge. Rumor has it she lives in Owensville, but that report can neither be confirmed

nor denied. Thanks to her for contributing to the fun this year. Prime Producers purchased a very attractive plaque that will be displayed in the Junior Fair building on the fairgrounds. Each year, the name of the club or organization that wins the fair parade will be engraved on the plaque in recognition of the hard work

and dedication the clubs put in to get floats ready for the parade. For more information, contact Tracy Young at 3149438.

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Nine lawyers at Keating Muething & Klekamp were selected for inclusion in the 2009 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers, published by Chambers & Partners Publishing. The KMK lawyers selected for inclusion in the 2009 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers are noted below with the practice areas for which they are recognized: Patricia B. Hogan of Milford.

Volkarts officers in group

Bill and Gigi Volkart, operators of the Mt. Holly Duck Sanctuary in Monroe Township, recently were reinstated in their positions with the National Amateur Press Association. Author and duck expert Bill Volkart is vice president of the group and a member since 1998. Gigi Volkart resumes as publicity director and recruiting chair and has been a member since the late 1970s. The organization is dedicated to the furtherance of amateur journalism as a hobby. For more information on the group, see www.amateurpress.org.

Cowan elected chair

Frost Brown Todd attorney Grant S. Cowan of Indian Hill was recently elected to serve as board chairman of the Cincinnati Nature Center (CNC). Together with the CNC Board, staff and volunteers,

Cowan will work to promote the mission of the CNC – “Inspiring passion for nature and Cowan promoting environmentally responsible choices through experience, education, and stewardship, to ensure a sustainable future.” Cowan is a member of Frost Brown Todd’s Business Litigation Practice Group, where he has a broad litigation practice, which includes the prosecution and defense of contract disputes; business torts; unfair competition claims; and other business litigation matters, including the representation of accounting firms, investment banks, and issuing companies in securities class actions, and the representation of debtors and creditors in adversary proceedings in bankruptcy court. He is recognized in the Best Lawyers in America for business litigation and the Ohio Super Lawyers for commercial litigation. Formed in 1965, CNC is a nonprofit, nature education organization and community of people who enjoy and care about nature. CNC has grown to be one to the top 10 nature centers in the country. CNC offers two locations to hike and explore – Rowe Woods in Milford spans 1,025 acres (including 65 acres of old growth forest) and offers more than 16 miles of hiking trails; and Long Branch Farm and Trails in Goshen contains 582 acres of forest and farmland with four miles of hiking trails.

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The theme for the 2009 annual Boy Scouts camporee was aviation. To study aviation, more than 200 Boy Scouts in 20 troops from across Greater Cincinnati visited the Tri-state Warbird Museum at the Clermont County Airport April 25. The museum boasts five airworthy World War II vintage aircraft and three others under restoration. This was the largest attendance in any one day since the museum opened in 2005. Museum volunteers took Scouts and their chaperones on tours of the museum to talk about the planes and memorabilia on display.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cuttingâ&#x20AC;? behavior is often misunderstood and can evoke fear and confusion for both parents and clinicians. Parents are shocked when they discover that their child has reserved a hidden place on their body to regularly cut themselves with a metal paper clip, pen cap or knife. For therapists, cutting is a multi-factor event that needs a specific, effective approach in therapy. There are many theories of what causes someone to inflict self-harm and therapists regard the two most common reasons as: â&#x20AC;˘ Cutting is a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire to obtain relief from tension and/or pain. â&#x20AC;˘ Or a strategy used by individuals who lack coping or expressive skills. Prescribing to these two assumptions gives direction for treatment. It is not uncommon for people to connect suicide

ideation with cutting, yet there are key distinctions between the two. Dr. Brent Richardson from Xavier University defines cutting as a conscious â&#x20AC;&#x153;act to harm oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body without intention to cause deathâ&#x20AC;? and believes that is the key distinction; individuals are not using cutting to kill themselves. With that said, there is a relationship between cutting and suicide ideation, and one strong commonality is that both behaviors represent a cry for help. We also know that individuals who engage in selfinjury today are at greater risk in the future to complete suicide than what you would find in the general population. So it makes sense to consider suicide ideation in the presence of cutting behavior and most likely, a therapist will do regular suicide screening while treating the coping strategies and root

causes of the behavior. Consequently, therapy for cutting behavior is different than therapy for suicidal behavior. Child Focus has trained clinicians that can assist families in sorting out the challenges that make it difficult for a teen to stop cutting and help parents be effective in their efforts in the face of very frustrating and sometimes frightening behavior. Clinicians seeking further training on cutting are invited to attend the Child Focus sponsored training session Cutting and Self Injury: A Workshop for Helping Professionals conducte d April 17 by Richardson. Information on registration can be obtained by requesting the brochure at blosey@child-focus.org. Butch Losey is the director of training for Child Focus, Inc. Reach him at blosey@childfocus.org or 513-752-1555.

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American Legion makes donation

Members of the Stuart G. Luginbuhl American Legion Post 72 Ron Hartman, commander, and Don Gerth, Post 72 Special Olympics chair, recently presented a check for $1,700 to Sharon Richmond of the Clermont County MRDD. This donation will assist Clermont Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Special Olympics athletes as they move toward the state Special Olympics at the OSU campus this June.

Drive-up vaccinations offered â&#x20AC;&#x153;Getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself from the flu. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a good idea to protect yourself and your loved ones by making sure you WHACK the flu,â&#x20AC;? said Clermont County Health Commissioner Marty Lambert. The Clermont General Health District is distributing posters to schools, day care centers, businesses,

libraries and other places where people meet, encouraging them to WHACK the flu: W â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wash your hands often. H â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Home is where to stay when you are sick. A â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. C â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cover your coughs and sneezes. K â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Keep your distance from people who are coughing and sneezing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By taking the above steps you can increase your chances of staying healthy and from spreading the flu if you should become ill,â&#x20AC;? said Lambert. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These precautions are quite effective in fighting both seasonal and H1N1 flu.â&#x20AC;? This year, most people wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know which flu strain they have, because confirmatory test-

ing is limited to the severely ill. Seasonal flu shots are available at many locations in the area. The Clermont County General Health will offer them at a drive-thru clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Clermont County Fairgrounds. Vehicles should enter the fairgrounds at 1000 Locust Street in Owensville. No appointments are needed at this clinic. The clinic is targeted at adults, since the flu shots will be given while people remain in their vehicles. The shots cost $15; no checks, Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance will be accepted as payment. Those on Medicare or Medicaid, and children 17 and under should make an appointment for a vaccine at anoth-

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Religion Athenaeum of Ohio

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.

Community Church of Nazarene

The church will host Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter Ohio 2099 Batavia. Meetings are from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. each Thursday. The church is at 4650 Ohio 132, Batavia; 575-9155.

Glen Este Church of Christ

The church will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary Oct. 9, 10 and 11. Bruce Ross will speak at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Eric Barton will speak at breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. Bill Stauter will speak at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. At the regular morning services Sunday, Oct. 11, Joe Kearns will speak at 8:30 a.m. and Chris Bushnell will speak at 10:30 a.m. The celebration will conclude with the annual church picnic at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Harsha Lake,

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Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Growing our Faith, Family & Friends Sunday Worship 10:00AM (Child Care Available) Sunday School (Ages 3-12) 9:30AM 1300 White Oak Road Amelia, Ohio 513-752-5265

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

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

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

UNITED METHODIST

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

MONUMENTS BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAPTIST BATAVIA BAPTIST TEMPLE

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

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

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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

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.

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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

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GOSHEN CHURCH OF GOD

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

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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.

Milford First United Methodist

The church is hosting WAVE (Wednesdays Are Very Extraordinary) at 6 p.m. Wednesdays through May 19, 2010. It is a free

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

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

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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

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Trinity Christian Fellowship from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 10. It includes Christian worship and activities developed to equip you with spiritual tools to grow in your faith. CFO is an interdenominational organization whose purpose is to renew minds, touch heart and change lives by helping you strengthen your faith and enrich your walk with Christ. CFO is not a membership organization. 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.

St. Veronica Church

Crafters, it’s not too late to sign up for St. Veronica’s fifth annual Craft Show, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at St. Veronica. Home-based businesses are welcome also. For more information about booth displays, contact Craft Show chairperson Monika Zalewski at 5285401. The church is at 4473 Mount CarmelTobasco Road, Mount Carmel; 528-1622.

Trinity Christian Fellowship

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UNITED METHODIST United Methodist Church

Children’s Worship and Childcare 10:30am Corner of Old SR 74 and Amelia-Olive Branch Rd 732-1400 http://www.emmanuel-umc.com

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

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

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

FELICITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

“Room for the Whole Family”

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

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

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Owensville United Methodist Church

Located at 2580 US Hwy 50 (next to the library) or (1mile east of Owensville on 50)

Sundayy Worshipp Service......8:30am,, 10:30am Sunday 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

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NON-DENOMINATIONAL SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES Morning Worship 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. High Voltage Youth 6 p.m.

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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: 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

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

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Sunday Worship. 10:00am www.newsongohio.com

THE SALVATION ARMY Worship & Service Center 87 N. Market Street Batavia, OH 45103

513-732-6241 - www.salvos.com/Batavia Sunday School 10:00am- Worship 11:00am Captain Aaron A. Boone, Sr. Captain Amber S. Boone Commanding Ofﬁcers/Ministers

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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

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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

638 Batavia Pike Corner of Old St.Rt. 74 & Summerside Rd Phone: 513-528-3052 Pastor: Rev. Blossom Matthews Sunday Morning Worship: 8:30 & 10:40 Nursery Care Available Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 Web: www.Summerside-umc.org E-mail: Summerside_umc@yahoo.com

FIRST 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

Trinity United Methodist “Encircling People with God’s Love”

2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301

meal (donations accepted). The event includes food, fun and fellowship. The church is at 541 Main St., Milford; 831-5500.

EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 9:00am Worship 10:30am

Sunday W orship 9:15am Sunday School 10:30am Nursery, Junior Church

BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 W. Plane St. Bethel, Ohio 513-734-7201 www.bumcinfo.org

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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

food, face painting, balloon animals, an inflatable bouncer, a cornhole tournament and prizes. There will be a small fee for food and the cornhole tournament. For more information, e-mail TNCBenefitCommitte@gmail.com. The church is located at 1487 Ohio 131, Milford; 575-2011.

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The church is hosting a Fall Harvest Benefit for Tom and Charnelle Halsey of Milford from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. This couple, while vacationing out-of-state, had a motorcycle accident when hit by another motorist July 10, 2009. The church is attempting to help defray some of their expenses. The church also will sponsor a motorcycle run. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the House of Restoration. The fee is $20 per bike. The run will begin at 11 a.m. and return by noon, at which time, they will have live entertainment,

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

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

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House of Restoration Worship Center

5910 Price Road, Milford 831-3770

Real Life Assembly of God 2300 Old SR. 32, Batavia, OH 45103 513-735-4228 Sundays Adult Service 10:30am Super Church 10:30am Royal Rangers 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study, Youth Group & Kids Club 7:00pm Tuesday & Thursday Joe’s Place Teen Center 1:00-4:00pm Real People, Real Issues, Real Life

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

East Fork State Park. The church is at 937 CincinnatiBatavia Pike, Glen Este; 7538223.

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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

WESLYAN FIRST CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

A Loving Church in Jesus Name

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

Pastor: Melvin Moore Church: 513-575-5450

MULBERRY WESLEYAN CHURCH

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

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

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MIAMI TOWNSHIP Roy S. Lowery, 28, 2755 Ohio 32, drug abuse instrument, Sept. 7. Christopher L. Strough, 32, 6469 Nickel Road, drug possession, operating vehicle under influence, Sept. 16. Christopher D. Goodin, 28, 1408 Queens Road, keg law, drug possession, Sept. 17. Shannon E. Morgan, 18, 5816 Highview, underage consumption, Sept. 17. James Wolf, 30, 201 Valleybrook, persistent disorderly conduct, Sept. 17. Zachary Neal, 20, 702 Glencrest, theft, criminal trespass, Sept. 19. Ryan C. Burnside, 37, 2150 Smith Road, domestic violence, Sept. 19. Jeffrey L. Holland, 26, 305 Carol Court, drug possession, wrongful entrustment, littering, Sept. 20. Daniel Hatfield, 22, 137 Garden Drive, littering, driving under suspension, Sept. 20. Christopher M. Thompson, 31, 6043 Carole Drive, theft, Sept. 20. Juvenile, 17, unruly, drug paraphernalia, Sept. 18.

Incidents/investigations Assault

Female juvenile was assaulted at football game at Milford High at 1 Eagles Way, Sept. 18.

Breaking and entering

Tools, etc. taken; $141 at 5610 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill, Sept. 18.

Burglary

Jewelry taken; $750 at 6151 Branch Hill Miami, Sept. 16. Medication taken at 410 Walnut Grove, Sept. 18.

Criminal damage

Mailbox damaged at 567 Belle Meade Farm, Sept. 15.

Domestic violence

At Linda Way Drive, Sept. 19.

Missing/runaway

Female juvenile reported missing at 1100 block of Brightwater, Sept. 17.

Misuse of credit card

Female stated card used with no authorization at 6098 Balsam, Sept. 18. Female stated card used with no

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This offense involved a female juvenile at 1300 block of Nicholas, Sept. 14.

Sexual imposition

This offense involved a female juvenile at 1 Eagles Way, Sept. 17.

Theft

Cash, TV, lamp, etc. taken; $28,807 cash at 1050 Bobby Court, Sept. 20. Trailer taken; $2,500 at 1341 Linden Creek, Sept. 12. Jewelry taken; $2,925 at 1106 N. Muscovy, Sept. 16. Perfume taken from Kohl’s; $69.50 at Ohio 28, Sept. 17. Copper ground plates taken from AT&T cell tower; $1,100 at 1275 Ohio 50, Sept. 17. Video game taken from Meijer; $25 at Ohio 28, Sept. 17. Bottle of wine taken at 6586 Miami Trails, Sept. 18. Credit card taken at 6043 Carole Drive, Sept. 20.

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Alan F. Benjamin, 32, 5617 Happy Hollow No. 8, domestic violence, warrant, Sept. 25. Amanda J. Byrd, 31, 901 Edgecombe Drive, disorderly conduct, Sept. 24. Wesley A. Cline, 30, 919 Mohawk, recited, Sept. 25. Glenwood J. Dobbs, 36, 5984 Meadowcreek Drive, warrant, Sept. 23. Glen Farrell, 30, 1189 Brightwater, contempt of court, Sept. 25. David R. Harrell, 25, 404 Lombardy, warrant, Sept. 26. Robert W. Haynes, 21, 900 Mohawk, recited, Sept. 26. Stephanie Irvin, 36, 401 Edgecombe, disorderly conduct, Sept. 24. Daniel T. Jetter, 43, 218 Water St., warrant, Sept. 23. Charles J. Matthews Jr., 21, 30 Susan Circle, drug abuse, Sept. 23. Ashley Pollitt, 19, 291 Laurel Ave., domestic violence, Sept. 27. LC Smith III, 23, 1440 W. Kemper Road, driving under suspension, Sept. 27. Stephanie South, 25, 2269 Ohio 132, theft, Sept. 23. Stacie D. Strickler, 35, 5615 Happy

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POLICE REPORTS Hollow, recited, Sept. 23. Daniel E. Toops Jr., 25, 896 Mohawk, warrant, Sept. 24. Michael J. Vennemeyer, 24, 7942 Schoolhouse Lane, operating vehicle under influence, Sept. 27.

Incidents/investigations Bad checks

Victim received bad check for services at 745 Center St., Sept. 23.

Criminal damage

Graffiti on rear of Carpetland building at 920 Lila Ave., Sept. 21. Graffiti on retaining wall at 506 Main St. at 506 Main St., Sept. 21. Graffiti on restroom near American Legion at 450 Victor Stier, Sept. 21. Unlisted property damaged at 950 Lila Ave., Sept. 22. Graffiti painted on building at 950 Lila Ave., Sept. 22. Graffiti painted on building and doors at 838 Lila Ave., Sept. 22. Paint on rear of bingo hall at 1005 Lila Ave., Sept. 23. Window broken at 301 Old Bank Road, Sept. 25.

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At Oakbrook Place, Sept. 25. At Happy Hollow Road, Sept. 25. At Laurel Avenue, Sept. 27.

Fighting

Two females fighting at 401 Edgecombe, Sept. 24.

Robbery

Money and a handgun taken at 203 1/2 Main St., Sept. 23.

Theft

Unlisted items taken at 124 Oakbrook, Sept. 22. Unlisted items taken at 200 Olympic, Sept. 23. Gasoline not paid for at Kroger at 824 Main St., Sept. 24. Wallet taken while at Kroger at 824 Main St., Sept. 24. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers at 100 Chamber Drive, Sept. 24. Seven DVD players taken from Target at 100 Rivers Edge, Sept. 25. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers; $18.72 at 100 Chamber Drive, Sept. 25.

Juvenile, 15, obstructing official business, aggravated menacing. James Brandstutter, 19, 1785 Ohio 28 No. 94, warrant. Juvenile, 17, warrant. Jerry Spears, 43, 133 Vineyard, warrant. Stephanie Younger, 22, 210 Redbird Drive, theft. Gregory Kohls, 42, 2361 Warrior Way, warrant. Juvenile, 17, warrant. Juvenile, 17, felonious assault. Juvenile, 14, drug possession. Charles Dove, 36, 1028 Underwood, warrant. Paula Smith, 33, 701 Country Lake, endangering children. Brandon Anderson, 19, 1785 Ohio 28 No. 391, warrant. Crystal Campbell, 37, 1 Park Ave., warrant. Jennifer Tokich, 38, 1785 Ohio 28 No. 137, warrant. Juvenile, 17, domestic violence, criminal damage. Heather Dezarn, 31, 1004 Country Lake, warrant. Ricky Kidd, 32, 1781 Parker Road, warrant.

Incidents/investigations Assault

At 321 Redbird, Sept. 15. At 100 Country Lake, Sept. 16. At 1849 Ohio 28, Sept. 16. At 6707 Goshen Road, Aug. 25.

Assault, theft

At Country Lake, Aug. 29.

Breaking and entering

At 1616 Ohio 28, Aug. 24. At 1889 Main St. No. 3, Aug. 26. At 1784 Woodville, Aug. 29. At 1901 Stumpy Lane, Sept. 17.

Burglary

At 6428 Ohio 132, Aug. 29. At 6723 Oakland Road, Sept. 12. At 1901 Parker Road, Sept. 16. At 1410 Gibson Road, Sept. 17.

Criminal damage

At 907 Country Lake, Aug. 24. At 2162 Cedarville Road, Aug. 25. At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 348, Aug. 28. At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 130F, Aug. 29. At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 277, Aug. 29. At 5809 Amanda Court, Aug. 30. At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 153G, Sept. 13.

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Criminal damage, theft

Juvenile, 13, obstructing official business.

Criminal mischief

Arrests/citations

At 1777 Parker Road, Sept. 14. At 1517 Ohio 28, Sept. 18.

Criminal trespass

At 292 Jonathon, Aug. 27. At 6725 Dick Flynn, Sept. 18.

Disorder

At 10 Park Ave., Aug. 23. At 72 Deerfield, Aug. 28. At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 22A, Aug. 29. At Oakland & Fay, Aug. 30. At 215 Gateway, Aug. 29. At 134 Holly Lane, Sept. 12. At 6620 Oakland Road, Sept. 13. At 1505 W. Meadowbrook, Sept. 15. At 6820 Bray Road, Sept. 15. At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 322, Sept. 18. At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 21, Sept. 12.

Dispute

At 6011 Marsh Circle, Aug. 22. At 6285 Cedar Lane, Aug. 28. At 2309 Woodville, Sept. 13. At 1207 Country Lake, Sept. 13.

Domestic violence

At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 397, Aug. 30.

CLERMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Incidents/investigations Assault

Male was assaulted at 2301 Robin Lane, Goshen, Aug. 27. Males were assaulted at 859 Wright, Newtonsville, Aug. 26.

Burglary

Unlisted items taken at 6540 Long Glady, Goshen, Sept. 2. Money taken from apartment at 844 Wright St. No. 8, Newtonsville, Sept. 2. Entry made into residence at 6625 Hutchinson, Pleasant Plain, Sept. 16.

Criminal damage

Vehicle damaged at 3231 Martin Road, Pleasant Plain, Sept. 15.

At Rolling Knoll, Aug. 22.

Criminal trespass

At 76 Deerfield, Aug. 25. At Manila Road, Aug. 31.

Felonious assault

Domestic violence

Endangering children

At 1004 Country Lake, Sept. 16.

ID fraud

At 409 Catrina Court, Aug. 31.

Sexual assault

At block 40 of Meadowcrest, Sept. 15.

Theft

At 7197 Shiloh, Aug. 22. At 6550 Manila Road, Aug. 24. At 93 Park Ave., Aug. 24. At 2008 Collingwood, Aug. 26. At 2461 Ohio 28, Aug. 28. At 136 Garden Drive, Aug. 31. At 7100 Edenton Pleasant Plain, Sept. 13. At 3046 Abby Way, Sept. 13. At 210 Redbird, Sept. 14. At 1492 Woodville Pike, Sept. 14. At 136 Garden Drive, Sept. 15. At 2374 Woodville, Sept. 16. At 6778 Goshen Road, Sept. 16. At 1492 Woodville Pike, Sept. 17. At 7309 Shiloh Road, Sept. 18. At 6694 Oakland Road, Sept. 18. At 124 Holly Park, Sept. 18.

Theft, criminal damage

At 2303 Ohio 28, Aug. 28.

Unauthorized use

At 5934 Deerfield, Sept. 16.

At 331 Redbird, Aug. 29. At 1649 Woodville, Aug. 30.

At 1314 Cross Creek, Aug. 24.

At 1779 Liberty Woods Drive, Sept. 16.

Vandalism

Trespassing on property at 6138 Newtonsville, Goshen, Sept. 6.

Male was assaulted at 3265 Ohio 131, Goshen, Aug. 29.

Fraud

Male stated ID used with no authorization at 6757 Goshen Road, Goshen, Sept. 2. Male stated ID used with no authorization at 6850 Newtonsville, Pleasant Plain, Sept. 13.

Gross sexual imposition

Female reported this offense at 2500 block of U.S. 50, Batavia, Sept. 1.

Theft

Gasoline taken from two vehicles at 6558 Ohio 727, Pleasant Plain, Aug. 31. Unlisted items taken at 2803 Jackson Pike, Batavia, Sept. 4. Medication taken at 364 No. 9 Road, Blanchester, Sept. 6. Unlisted items taken from waterway at 3140 Terra Aqua, Goshen, Sept. 4. Vehicle taken at 6999 Garrison Spurling, Pleasant Plain, Sept. 4. Male reported this offense at 2750 Jackson Pike, Batavia, Aug. 18. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers at Ohio 131, Goshen, Sept. 2. Dirt bike taken at 5384 Galley Hill, Milford, Aug. 27.

DEATHS Zigmund V. Braden

Zigmund V. Braden, 86, of Montgomery and formerly of Milford died Sept. 24. Survived by wife, Ann Braden; children, Paul Braden (Susan), Beth Braden (Mr. Lynn Frederick) and Barbara Louise Braden; and grandchildren, Louise, Sara, Michael and Olivia. Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, with a gathering of family and friends immediately following, all at Craver-Riggs Funeral Home & Crematory, Milford. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597.

Kevin Michael Griffin

Kevin Michael Griffin, 23, of Milford died Sept. 22. Survived by wife, Darla L. Noertker Griffin; parents, Cecil Griffin and

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Sue Proud Griffin; brother, Jeffrey Griffin; grandparents, Juanita and Leroy Proud. Preceded in death by grandparents, Raymond and Reva Griffin. Services were Sept. 26 at Victory Baptist Church.

Bruce Kevin Minney

Bruce Kevin Minney, 50, of Milford died Sept. 27. Survived by wife, Penny Pertuset Minney; sons, Joshua Minney and Benjamin Minney; mother, Wilma Elliott Sage; sisters, Linda Minney and Marcia Gaye; brother, Joe Sage; also survived by family members and friends. Preceded in death by father, Leonard Minney. Services were Oct. 2 at Milford Christian Church. Memorials to: Kevin Minney Memorial Fund, c/o any Fifth Third Bank.

Marco J. Pangallo

Marco J. “Mike” Pangallo, 88, of Milford died Sept. 30. Survived by children, Barbara (Jack) Robinson, Mary (Dick) Moehr, Libby (Bob) Richards, Christy (Jeff) Butler, Marco (Betsy) Pangallo; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; and many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth (nee DelVecchio); and children, Rosella Pangallo, Phil (Cathy) Pangallo and Joe (Jeanne) Pangallo. Services were Oct. 5 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Milford. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597; St. Joseph Home of Cincinnati, 10722 Wyscarver Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241; Michael J. Pangallo Memorial Scholarship Fund, at any Fifth Third Bank; or to charity of donor’s choice.

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Sherman Ray Randolph

Sherman Ray Randolph, 77, of Jackson Township died Sept. 26. Survived by wife, Alma Louise Randolph; children, Karen (Charles) Warner, Tim (Robin) Randolph and Elisabeth (James) Hughett; grandchildren, David, Jennifer, Amy, Sarah, Cody, Joshua and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Ethan, Samantha, Abigail, Claudia and Tristan; and siblings, Myrt, Marie, Alberta and Pauline. Preceded in death by siblings, Orpah, Edna, Ira and John Glen. Services were Sept. 30 at Cozaddale Baptist Temple, Goshen. Memorials to: Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203; or American Heart Association, 2936 Vernon Place, Cincinnati, OH 45219.

Eleanor Elizabeth Ross

Eleanor Elizabeth Ross, 80, of Mount Carmel died Sept. 29. Survived by son, Steve (Karen) Durante of Parkland, Fla.; daughters, Victoria (Harry) Coulter of Milford, Sherry (Rick) Calloway of Union Township and Diana (Johnny) Brumley of Union Township; brother, Romeo Durante of Mount Healthy; sister, Norma Freel of Henderson, Nev.; grandchildren, Chuck, David, Steven, Jessica, Christina, Kenny Jr., Nick, Tausha and Matthew; and 23 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by father, Candido Durante; mother, Candida Durante; and husband, Scott Ross Jr. Services were Oct. 2 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia.

Viola Mae Snyder

Viola Mae Snyder, 91, of Milford died Sept. 23. Survived by children, Myrna Burgin, Dorathy Hodge, Thelma Caseltine and Richard Snyder; 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Wilfred Groves Snyder; children, Benjamin and Robert Wilfred Snyder; two great-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild. Services were Sept. 28 at First Baptist Church of Goshen. Memorials to: Grace Hospice, 2100 Sherman Ave., Suite 103, Cincinnati, OH 45212.

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mond, possession of cocaine, tampering with evidence, Union Township Police Department. April Lynn Metz, 21, 1750 Stevens Road, New Richmond, possession of cocaine, tampering with evidence, Union Township Police Department. Jody M. Dooley, 35, 3977 Gardner Lane, Cincinnati, possession of heroin, endangering children, Union Township Police Department. Brandon M. Davis, 23, breaking and entering, criminal damaging, Union Township Police Department. Gregory A. Maynard, 31, 6876 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, breaking and entering, criminal damaging, Union Township Police Department. Gabriel I. Peppers, 26, 11032 Margaretta Ave., Cincinnati, unauthorized use of property, Union Township Police Department. Aaron C. Spurling, 19, at large, notice of change of address, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Kelly D. Melton, 36, 1560 Bethel New Richmond Road L52, New Richmond, aggravated possession of drugs, possession of drugs, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Brandon B. Roberts, 26, abduction, domestic violence, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Chasity Dawn Hamilton, 31, 7547 J Bolender Road, Felicity, possession of cocaine, Felicity Police. John Michael Fisler, 26, 320 Front St., Williamsburg, receiving stolen property, forgery, theft, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Tony R. Anderson, 27, 649 S. Indiana Ave., West Bend, Wis., non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Joshua D. Burnworth, 23, 854 Horse Creek Park Road, Chuckey, Tenn., non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Dana Michelle Ross, 36, 188 Chapel

Road, Amelia, non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Timothy D. Schmurr, 61, 2344 Bethel Maple Road, Bethel, pandering obscenity involving minor, illegal use of minor in nudity oriented material or performance, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Stephen R. Stinebuck, 30, robbery, grand theft of a motor vehicle, Miami Township Police. Nathan Jarreis Jr., 41, at large, failure to appear, Prosecutor’s Office.

IN THE COURTS The following cases have been filed with Clermont County clerk of courts.

Filings

William D. Reynolds vs. Dr. JC Hostanosas Inc., et al., professional tort Total Quality Logistics vs. Earth Saver Inc., professional tort James M. Mackenzie vs. Marsha P. Ryan Administrator and Ford Motor Company Batavia Plant, worker’s compensation Steve G. Taylor vs. Marsha P. Ryan Administrator and Hawkline Nevada LLC, worker’s compensation Michelle Boyd vs. Marsh P. Ryan Administrator and Epiphany United Methodist Church, worker’s compensation Lorena Disselkamp vs. Marsha P. Ryan Administrator and General Data Company Inc., worker’s compensation J Robert True Treasurer Clermont County Ohio vs. Lords Valley Inc., et al., foreclosure Midfirst Bank vs. Charlotte A. Fletcher, et al., foreclosure Bank of America NA vs. Jeffery A. Crabtree, et al., foreclosure Deutsche Bank National Trust Company vs. James A. Moore, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA as successor trustee vs. Kevin Rowe, et al., foreclosure Huntington National Bank vs. Linda S. Byrd, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Lori Sena and Jeffrey Sena, foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Bobby E. Robb, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP fka Countrywide vs. Malish Patel, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. John C. Burris, et al., foreclosure Morequity Inc. vs. Donald E. Loudermilk, et al., foreclosure Green Tree Servicing LLC vs. Kathi K. Zeller, et al., foreclosure

Citimortgage Inc. vs. Timothy Gibson, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Lori L. Deatherage, et al., foreclosure Household Realty Corporation vs. Lonny S. Allison, et al., foreclosure Green Tree Servicing LLC fka Conseco Finance vs. Jason G. In, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA as trustee vs. James M. Stokes, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP fka Countywide Home Loans vs. Pierre L. Brichant, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Gary M. Rabe, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Christopher P. Murray and Holly Murray, foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Robert E. Lykins and Ohio Housing Finance Agency, foreclosure Deutsche Bank Trust Company vs. Lawrence E. Moore Jr. and Pamela S. Moore, foreclosure Huntington National Bank vs. Steven J. Tauber, et al., foreclosure National Bank and Trust Company vs. American Land Holdings LLC, 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, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. David W. Varney, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Douglas M. Fischer, et al., foreclosure Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation vs. Brian Keith Strong, et al., foreclosure Suntrust Mortgage Inc. vs. Tracy E. Reed, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Joseph R. Loving, et al., foreclosure

Huntington National Bank vs. Charles E. Taylor Jr., et al., foreclosure Trinity MVB 045 Financial LLC vs. Matthew C. Rowekamp, other civil American Express Centurion Bank vs. Lee Hudnall, other civil State of Ohio Ex Rel Ross Hardin vs. Clermont County Board of Elections, et al., other civil Christopher McChesney and Matthew McChesney vs. David Coffey and Kristy Coffey, other civil Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc. vs. William L. Combs and Ramona Combs, other civil Elysia Diesslin vs. Knowledge Learning Corporation Co. and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, other civil White Pillars Development Company LLC vs. Drees Company, other civil State of Ohio Department of Taxation vs. Ronald Smith, other civil State of Ohio Department of Taxation vs. Craig Dowiatt, other civil State of Ohio Department of Taxation vs. Loretta Juarez, other civil State of Ohio Department of Taxation vs. Robert A. Linder, other civil Emma K. Whitford vs. Angela C. Iezzoni, other civil State of Ohio Department of Taxation vs. Daniel Crane and Jackie Crane, other civil Cincinnati Insurance Company vs. Donald A. Heuberger and Gerald Hall II, other civil The University Hospital vs. Gwendolyn Moorehead, other civil First National Bank of Omaha vs. Bob F. Yenke, other civil

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

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP

5737 Clemens Drive, NVR Inc. to Jeremie Roberts, 0.1102 acre, $142,290. 1755 Huntley Road, Daniel & Dorene Billow to Belinda Patton, 3.16 acre, $182,000. 6064 Marsh Circle, NVR Inc. to Joshua & Jennifer Salzl, 0.1102 acre, $151,785. 6066 Marsh Circle, NVR Inc. to Roger & Marie Wilson, trustees, 0.1102 acre, $127,590. 6036 Marsh Circle, NVR Inc. to Brian Sterling, 0.1244 acre, $144,265. 1245 Meadowgate Place, Michael & Bridget Murphy to Prudential Relocation Inc., 0.459 acre, $370,000. 1245 Meadowgate Place, Prudential Relocation to Cynthia & Robert Yates, 0.459 acre, $370,000. O’Bannonville Stagge Road, Rosemarie Reineck, trustee to Theodore & Karla Rishforth, 3.284 acre, $19,100.

1903 Woodville Pike, Russell Giltz, et al. to CitiMortgage Inc., 0.505 acre, $40,000.

MIAMI TOWNSHIP

1427 Cheltenham Dr., William Varwig to Rick & Sherri Ruppel, 0.713 acre, $257,500. 6198 Cook Rd., Sharon & William Scholl Jr. to Carl Montavon, 0.767 acre, $150,900. 1188 East Glen Echo Ln., Frederick & Cynthia Walp to Cory Morrow & Ryan Puskala, 0.2243 acre, $228,000. 5486 Garrett Dr., Kent Walz, et al. to Matthew McGrath, et al., 0.607 acre, $122,500. 5526 Mallard Ct., Dixon Builders I LLC. to Albert & Valerie Howard, 0.3 acre, $242,029. 1296 Ohio 28, PNC Bank to Robert Siller, $70,000. 6320 Paxton Woods Dr., Annabelle Baker to Dorianna & David James, $245,000. 6428 Pheasant Run, Kevin & Mary Hammond to Michael & Rachel Morgenthal, 0.46 acre, $190,000. 5540 Scarlet Maple Ct., Timothy & Cassandra Morford to Patrick &

venger Heather Simmons vs. Mark S. Simmons Christopher D. Fuller vs. Brian K. Fackler Stephanie Boots vs. Kevin M. Boots Eleanor Paige Woellert vs. Ronald Matthew Woellert Jessica Renee Arroyo vs. Rafael Alberto Arroyo

Dissolution

Pamela Parker Fine vs. Ross Paul Fine Christie Hollins vs. Derek Hollins Robert J. Sherrill vs. Emily L. Sherrill Maria Concetta Rayburn vs. Todd Andrew Rayburn Holly Jean Hood vs. Garret Matthew Hood

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. Marya Gayle Green, 30, 124 Holly Park, Loveland, operation while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving under suspension, Goshen Police. Richard G. Hunt, 23, having weapon while under disability, grand theft of a motor vehicle, breaking and entering, Goshen Police. Richard D. Sandlin, 44, 6517 Ohio 132 B, Goshen, grand theft of motor vehicle, burglary, Goshen Police. Stephanie N. Younger, 22, theft, domestic violence, Goshen Police. Amber Nicole Simpson, 21, 2429 Woodville Pike, Goshen, aggravated possession of drugs, theft, Goshen Police. Paul J. O’Hara, 38, 60 Banks Drive, North Augusta, S.C., theft, Goshen Police. Gordon Amos Kelch, 27, 1157 Bethel New Richmond Road, New Rich-

BUILDING PERMITS LadyBird Carney, 0.55 acre, $185,000. 6242 Shagbark Dr., April & David Hughes to Thomas & Juli Rotz, 0.45 acre, $197,000. 1063 Shore Point Ct., Robert Lucke Homes Inc. to Leo Grote, trustee, 0.569 acre, $401,125.23. 1402 Troon Ave., Marlynne Brandt to R. Wayne & Sandy Loudermilk, $75,000. 2 Wildwood Dr., Ronald & Sheryl Kirby to Julius & Judy Stayden, 1.24 acre, $195,000. 5246 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Rd., Victor & Rosa Miller to Equity Trust Co. Custodian, 3.74 acre, $105,000.1159 East Glen Echo Lane, David & Cynthia Bolen to John & Stefanie Hinners, 0.207 acre, $249,750. 5870 Elm Street, Patrick Smith, et al. to PHH Mortgage Corp., $78,334. 1084 Hayward Circle, Fischer Single Family Homes II LLC. to Carnie & Melissa Glover, 0.3214 acre, $210,933. 1144 Hayward Circle, White Farm Dev. LLC. to Fischer Single Family Homes II LLC., 0.29380 acre, $34,000.

Residential

Linda Bellamah, Loveland, 1526 Woodville Pike, Goshen Township. Logan Services, Dayton, HVAC, 6627 Ohio 48, Goshen Township; HVAC, 6560 Mulholland, Miami Township. Brookstone Homes, Lebanon, new, 4041 Oakland Hills Drive, Goshen Township, $100,000. Ryan Homes, Lebanon, new, 6062 Marsh Circle, Goshen Township, $62,000; new, 5741 Clemens Drive, $64,000; new, 6057 Marsh Circle, $62,000. Fay Gardens, Irving, Texas, trailer, 129 Holly Lane, Goshen Township. Rachel Langford, Loveland, deck, 840 Wards Corner Road, Miami Township, $2,500. R. John Construction, Loveland, addition, 5602 Autumn Wynd, Miami Township, $52,000. Bauscher Construction & Remodeling, Loveland, alter, 6562 Mulholland Court, Miami Township, $12,000. Nelson Brothers Inc., Cincinnati, alter, 5674 Bee Lane, Miami Township. Steven Rainey, Loveland, alter, 762 Loveland Miamiville, Miami Town-

DEATHS From B12

Barbara J. Spencer

Barbara J. Spencer, 81, of Milford died Sept. 14. Survived by husband of 61 years, Raymond D. Spencer; children, Susan S. (Michael) Roberts and David R. (Vanessa) Spencer; grandchildren, Sarah Tompkins, Jessica and Jonathan Spencer; great-grandchild, Olivia Spencer. Preceded in death by siblings, Deannie Elig and Gladys Oaks. Services were at the convenience of the family. Memorials to:

Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203; or Parkinson’s Foundation, 325 N. Third St., Fairborn, OH 45234-4959; or American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northhampton, MA 010610515.

Nancy Lee Willis

Nancy Lee Willis, 74, of Lake City, Mich., and formerly of Milford died Sept. 5. Survived by husband, Keith Willis of Lake City, Mich.; children, Susan (Randy) Spradlin of Fayetteville,

Ohio, Karen Hastings, Sharon Driskell and Natalie (Greg) Davis of Lake City, Mich., Lori (Thomas) Fallon of Blanchester, Ohio, and Carl (Traci) Willis of Indianapolis, Ind.; grandchildren, Rachel (Mark) Miller, Sarah Spradlin, TJ and Jessica Fallon, Justin Davyd Driskell and Quinlin Willis; sister, Mary Ann (Joe) Troyer of Macomb, Ill.; aunt, June (Joe) Mason of Greentown, Ind.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by parents, Ruby and Milton Clark; sister, Shirley Ann; and brother, David.

Services are at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Lake City Assembly of God, 680 N. Morey Road, Lake City, Mich. Memorials to: Friends Ministry, 3728 S. Morey Road, Lake City, MI 49651-9017; or Missaukee Humane Society, P.O. Box D, Lake City, MI 49651.

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ship. Osterwisch Electric Co., Cincinnati, alter, 5955 Creekview Drive, Miami Township. Recker & Boerger, Cincinnati, HVAC, 6389 Indian Oaks, Miami Township. Clark Heating & Cooling, Milford, HVAC, 5552 Betty Lane, Miami Township. Potter Hill Homes, Milford, new, 5616 Water Mills Drive, Miami Township, $85,000. Fischer Attached Homes, Crestview Hills, Kentucky, new, 5504 Mallard Pointe, Miami Township, $80,100. TLC Construction, Williamsburg, new, 5078 Rosewood Lane, Stonelick Township, $160,000. Wayne Mullenix, Goshen, alter, 7001 Goshen Rd., Goshen Township. Ryan Homes, Lebanon, new, 6056 Marsh Ci., Goshen Township, $82,000; new, 6047 Marsh Ci., $70,000; new, 5517 Mallard Pointe, Miami Township, $128,500; new, 5559 Falling Wood Court, $204,000.

Appeals

The following decisions were rendered through the Twelfth District Court of Appeals. Interested persons are urged to obtain copies of actual decisions by visiting the court’s Web site, www.twelfth.courts.state.oh.us\new decisions.asp so that the full text of the court’s opinions can be carefully read. In the matter of: State of Ohio vs. Eric W. Montgomery, presiding judge H.J. Bressler, judges Stephen W. Powell and Robert A. Hendrickson. The appeals court affirmed the decision of Clermont County Court of Common Pleas. In the matter of: Mike Castrucci Ford Sales, Inc. vs. George W. Hoover, presiding judge Stephen W. Powell, judges William W. Young and Robert P. Ringland. The appeals court affirmed the decision of Clermont County Court of Common Pleas.

Arwine

5 generations twice. Jack Arwine (age 92) celebrated 5 generations with a picture of his son Bill, Granddaughters Tammy and Teresa, Great granddaughters Megan and Natasha, and GreatGreat grandchildren Cale and Alayna.

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Community

October 7, 2009

REUNIONS Deer Park High School Class of 1944 – is having its 65th reunion from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Golden Corral, Mason-Montgomery Road. Classmates coming from the north on Interstate 71, turn left from the exit 19 ramp. Classmates coming from the south on 1-71, turn right from exit 19. The restaurant is next to United Dairy Farmers. Everyone will pay for their dinner, which includes everything on the buffet. Classmates should tell the employees they are with the Deer Park reunion. RSVP by calling 891-8097, or e-mailing 688jnecb@fuse.net. The 1959 graduating class of Resurrection School – in Price Hill is planning a 50-year reunion for Oct. 10. If you are a member of the class or know someone who was, please call either Eleanor (Kraft) McSwiggin at 941-4619, Bob Honkomp at 921-3762 or Jack Lisk at 921-3670 for more information. Oak Hills High School Class of 1984 – is having a reunion from 711 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Meadows. Cost is $45 per person, and includes appetizers and open bar, and music from the band Bad Habit. Checks can be made to “Class of 1984 reunion” and be mailed to 3459 Ebenezer Road, Cincinnati, OH 45248. Hughes High School Class of 1969 – is planning to celebrate its 40-year reunion on Saturday, Oct. 24, with a dinner/dance at the Grove of Springfield Township. Classmates from the classes of 1967, 1968 and 1969 will be the hosts of this reunion. To make this the “Reunion of the 60s Decade” we are inviting other alumni classes from 1965 through 1969 to join in. Come out for a fun evening of catching up with old friends, dining and dancing. Help is needed to find lost classmates. If you are an interested member of these classes or know of anyone who is, for

more information and to register, contact Julia Caulton at 7425916. Amelia High School Class of 1959 – a reunion is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Holiday Inn, Eastgate. For more information, call Rosalind (Fell) MacFarland at 752-8604. Our Lady of Perpetual Help – is having a reunion for all graduates from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at St. William’s Church Undercroft, West Eighth and Sunset avenues, Price Hill. Cost is $15 per person and includes soda, beer, chips, pretzels, bartender, hall rental and music by Jerry “Tiger” Iles. Donations given to Santa Maria Community Services, Sedamsville Civic Association and other organizations. Graduates are asked to bring a snack to share. Last names from A to M are asked to bring appetizers. Names from N to Z are asked to bring desserts. Mail reservations to Pat Oates Telger, 4125 Pleasure Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45205. Include name, name of spouse or guest, address, phone number, e-mail address, year graduated and a check for $15 made out to Pat Telger. For questions, call Marlene Mueller Collinsworth, 921-0620; Cathy Boone Dryden, 859-282-1788; Kathy Oates Finkelmeier, 4514392; Jane Corns Garrett, 4517420; Jenny Corns Newman, 451-8787; Judy Oates Paff, 9228708 or Telger at 251-4507.

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St. Margaret Mary School in North College Hill Class of 1969 – is conducting a 40-year reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Clovernook Country Club, 2035 W. Galbraith Road. For details, contact Andy Kleiman at 859-441-6248. St. Dominic Class of 1988 – reunion is being rescheduled for the fall at a date and place to be determined. E-mail Angela (Fischer) Seiter at angelaseiter@hotmail.com for information.

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SEM Haven is a nursing and assisted living community where residents, staff and family members have some great times. The performers for the talent show included the Bells and Boomwhackers – a unique music experience by Assisted Living residents and staff. Resident Doris Kocher told the story of her duck “Miracle” who was hatched by a chicken in her basement when she was a little girl. They had musical performances by staff members Harley Riddle, Nancy Gordon, Bobbi Saldivar and resident Virginia Finkler. They also had staff line dancers and the SEM Serenaders, a resident singing group. This proves that “There’s No Business like Show Business” at any age.

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