community-journal-north-clermont-102109 by Enquirer Media

NORTH CLERMONT

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT B1

Your Community Press newspaper serving Goshen Township, Jackson Township, Newtonsville, Owensville, Stonelick Township, Wayne Township E-mail:clermont@communitypress.com

Bad weather haunts trails

By Mary Dannemiller

mdannemiller@communitypress.com

Clermont farm is home to cheetahs

A cold and rainy October has delayed the launch of Terror on the Trails at Katherine Stagge Marr Park. The Goshen Horse Thief Detectives-sponsored event was supposed to offer hayrides, apple cider, pumpkin carving and face painting from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each weekend. But after several rainy days, the trails at Marr Park have been too wet and muddy for hayrides, said Jeff Corcoran, captain of the group. “We really want to get this off

the ground, but the last two weekends the trails have been a muddy mess,” he said. “We don’t want to take the chance of a tractor or wagon causing an injury or tearing up the trails that are there. We’d rather be cautious so we’re taking it on a week-by-week basis.” While this year’s event will be more family friendly than scary, the group plans to amp up the spooky factor next year. “This year is mainly a hayride and giving away a pumpkin to each child that comes out, but what we want to do next year is actually have a haunted hayride, which is where the Terror on the Trails name

By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

BRANDON SEVERN/CONTRIBUTOR

Hey kids! It’s time to start writing your letters to Santa and send them in to the Community Press, where they will be published Wednesday, Nov. 26. Please send your brief letter to Santa to Melissa Hayden, Santa’s Helper, 394 Wards Corner Road, Loveland, OH 45140 or via e-mail to mhayden@communitypress.com. Be sure to include your child’s name, age, the community you live in and the Community Press paper you read, as well as a telephone number we can use to contact you if we require additional information. You also may include a non-returnable photograph (or JPG image) that may appear with your letter. Letters and photos are due no later than Friday, Nov. 13.

To place an ad, call 242-4000. To place an ad, call 242-4000.

comes from,” said Bob Seyfried, who is helping organize the event. Corcoran said the event’s Web site, terroronthetrails.com, will be updated with information about this year’s hayrides and if the weather will allow the group to move forward the last two weekends in October. “Regardless of what happens this year, we’re going to move full steam ahead next year,” he said. “This year we wanted to get the basics down and raise some money to use for next year’s scare sites and I have high hopes we’ll be able to do that these next two weeks.” This is the second event the

Goshen Horse Thief Detectives have sponsored and Corcoran said he hoped Terror on the Trails would bring business into Goshen and pride to the community. “In the long run, this will be a tremendous benefit to the business community because we’re going to bring people to Goshen from outside,” he said. “In the short term, it creates an event that local residents can be proud of. A lot of things have been coming together as a result of hard work by the business community, park district and the CIC and people are really starting to feel a sense of pride in Goshen so we need to build on that pride.”

House in limbo, township may demolish

Memory of Cuban Missile Crisis strong

Letters to Santa

50¢

Crowning glory

2009 Goshen Homecoming King and Queen, Chuck Murphy and Erika Lozano. Goshen celebrated Homecoming with a dominating fifth win in a row over Batavia 50-0.

The Wayne Township trustees would really like Mimi Siebert to demolish her house on the corner of Ohio 727 and Ohio 133, but there’s one problem – Siebert died 15 years ago. After Siebert died, her children rented out the home, collected the rent and paid the taxes. However, because the property never went to probate, it still legally belonged to Mimi Siebert. When a fire destroyed the house on New Year’s Day, the fire department turned to the children to have the home cleaned up. However, because the home is still in their mother’s name, they claimed no ownership, said Fire Chief Dave Moulden. That’s also when the family stopped paying the taxes. Moulden said the house is not only an eyesore, but also a safety hazard. “Because of the fire, the floors are caved in. It’s pretty bad,” Moulden said. “If someone got hurt, it could be a liability for the township because it’s non-boarded up house.”

Moulden said the house is in too poor of condition to be boarded up. However, because there is no living, legal property owner, the township cannot demand that anyone else tear it down either. David Frey, Clermont County’s assistant prosecuting attorney, said the township is not without options, but it could cost them. “There are procedures in the statute that are available to get rid of buildings that are unsafe, but those procedures are not free ... The main issue is cost,” Frey said. To demolish the house, the township would have to declare it a nuisance, get the county building department to say it’s not fixable, inspect the property for asbestos, and then pay to demolish the building. The township trustees agreed Wednesday, Oct. 14, to get estimates on what the entire demolition process would cost before making a decision. They are planning to revisit this issue at the next trustees meeting set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the township hall, 6320 Ohio 133.

Goshen receives $9,500 donation for K-9 By Mary Dannemiller mdannemiller@communitypress.com

When Golf Manor Police Officer Matt Haverkamp died in a car accident in 2005, his parents knew they had to do something to carry on his legacy. Shortly after his death, they established the Matt Haverkamp Foundation, which has since helped nine local police departments purchase and train canines. The Goshen Township Police Department was the latest recipient of the Haverkamp’s generosity and recently received $9,500 to cover the cost of its new dog, Jynx. “It makes me feel very proud of Matt and that people cared about him so much that they wanted to continue his memory by doing something that is so important to the community,” said Nancy Haverkamp, Matt’s mother. “Because of Matt and his dedication to the K-9 unit, so many communities are benefiting.”

MARY DANNEMILLER/STAFF

Bruce Haverkamp shakes hands with Goshen Police Officer Matt Bucksath before Bruce and his wife, Nancy Haverkamp, right, presents Bucksath and Police Chief Ray Snyder with a check for $9,500. Officer Matt Bucksath and Jynx completed a 14-week training course in the spring and Jynx is now certified by the state in drug detection, tracking and patrol work, said Police Chief Ray Snyder. Jynx replaced Bucksath’s former partner, Djim, who died last year. The department was unable to

replace Djim immediately because of budgetary constraints. Snyder said the department may not have replaced Djim without “the generosity of the Haverkamp Foundation.” Though the total cost of Jynx’s training and purchase was $10,500, the remaining $1,000

was paid for out of the department’s drug enforcement account, not by taxpayers. “(The drug enforcement account) is comprised of monies awarded to the agency by way of fines assessed against drug offense violations and asset seizures taken against those violators,” Snyder said. While Haverkamp was happy to present the Goshen Police Department with a check, she said the experience was bittersweet. “I certainly have mixed emotions, but we’re very happy we’re able to continue something that was so important to Matt,” she said. “Through this, Matt is still there with us on the streets.” For more information on how to donate to the Matt Haverkamp Foundation, visit matthaverkampfoundation.com or e-mail Nancy at nancyhaverkamp@yahoo.com. Or, simply send a donation to 5870 Day Road, Cincinnati, 45252.

4153 Unity Road West Union, OH 45693

937.544.8019

0000360832

Tracy Luginbuhl at Campbell’s Barn

Web site: communitypress.com B E C A U S E C O M M U N I T Y M AT T E R S

We d n e s d a y, O c t o b e r 2 1 , 2 0 0 9

Community Journal North Clermont

October 21, 2009

News

Sabota rembembers Cuban Missile Crisis evacuation By Theresa L. Herron therron@communitypress.com

Monday, Oct. 22, 1962, Becky Sabota of Stonelick Township went to the commissary for groceries and “it was eerie. It was so quiet.” The commissary was on Cuba, the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, and she was about to become part of the Cuban Missile Crisis. She didn’t know what was going on and there was a ship, the USS Upshur, docked that Navy officials said was having engine problems. On the way home, her husband, Mike, drove up, motioned for her to go home. It was then he said the family was being evacuated. “Everything went off so beautifully. There was no

panic,” she said. “Mike was with me. It was the first time I ever saw him wear a sidearm.” U.S. Navy Chief His job in Warrant Officer the navy Mike Sabota. was working in the engine rooms of ships. “I was allowed to take one suitcase and a couple of blankets,” she said. She had no winter clothes for the kids because it was all in storage. The last thing she said to Mike before boarding ship was: “Burn the house. I don’t want the Cubans to have anything.” She said Mike talked about that statement for years.

NORTH CLERMONT

Find news and information from your community on the Web Goshen Township – cincinnati.com/goshentownship Jackson Township – cincinnati.com/jacksontownship Newtonsville – cincinnati.com/newtonsville Owensville – cincinnati.com/owensville Stonelick Township – cincinnati.com/stonelicktownship Wayne Township – cincinnati.com/waynetownship Clermont County – cincinnati.com/clermontcounty News Theresa L. Herron | Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . 248-7128 | therron@communitypress.com Mary Dannemiller | Reporter . . . . . . . . . 248-7684 | mdannemiller@communitypress.com Kelie Geist | Reporter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248-7681 | kgeist@communitypress.com John Seney | Reporter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248-7683 | jseney@communitypress.com Melanie Laughman | Sports Editor. . . . . . 248-7118 | mlaughman@communitypress.com Anthony Amorini | Sports Reporter . . . . . 248-7570 | aamorini@communitypress.com Advertising Mark Lamar | Territory Sales Manager. . . . 248-7685 | mlamar@enquirer.com Gina Kurtz | Field Sales Account Executive. 248-7138 | gkurtz@communitypress.com Delivery For customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 576-8240 Stephen Barraco | Circulation Manager . . 248-7110 | sbarraco@communitypress.com Beverly Thompson | District Manager . . . 248-7135 | bthompson@communitypress.com Classified To place a Classified ad . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242-4000 | www.communityclassified.com To place an ad in Community Classified, call 242-4000.

“We said our goodbyes,” she said, and the family boarded the USS Upshur with 1,725 others from the base, families and non-essential civilians. Another 1,100 already had flown out on transport planes. Almost immediately, someone on ship asked Becky how old her son Mike was. When she said 9, the seaman said he would have to go with the other 9-yearolds. “I said he stays with me,” she said. “I would not let them out of my sight.” When a neighbor found Becky, she asked why her son was still with her. When Becky told her what happened, that woman went in search of her own son. Neither woman was ever told why they wanted to separate the boys from their families. While on ship, everyone participated in abandon ship drills, she said. “Althea (5) asked: They aren’t going to make us jump in, are they?’” One night a woman woke Becky and asked if her little girl, 1-year-old Georgette, was the one playing in the middle of the floor with her doll. “I never slept good after that. Anytime one of the kids moved, I woke up.” They were on ship three

Index

Father Lou ...................................B3 Calenda .......................................B4 Classified.......................................C Rita...............................................B4 Police.........................................B13 Schools........................................A9 Sports ........................................A11 Viewpoints ................................A13

Guantanamo Bay

The Cuban Missile Crisis was the closest the world ever came to nuclear war. Spy planes delivered proof of the nuclear missiles in Cuba. After days of waiting to see which would “blink first,” President John F. Kennedy and Premier Nikita Khrushchev worked out an agreement: The Soviets would remove the nuclear missiles from Cuba, the United States would removed similar missiles from Turkey. Before that decision, Kennedy signed orders to blockade Cuba. The missiles were believed to have the capability to reach two-thirds of the United States. Kennedy made the threat public Oct. 22, 1962, the same day military families and non-essential base personnel were evacuated from the base. Evacuees were told to pack one suitcase per family member, to bring evacuation and immunization cards, to tie pets in the yard, to leave the keys to the house on the dining table, and to wait in front of the house for buses. Dependents traveled to the airfield for flights to the United States, or to ports for passage aboard evacuation ships Guantanamo Bay in Cuba has been a part of U.S. naval operations since 1898, when, during the Spanish-American War, the fleet attacking Santiago retreated there to ride out the summer hurricane season. It became the U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The Cuban-American Treaty gave the United States “complete jurisdiction and control” of the area for coaling and naval stations. Today, a part of the base is used to house foreign detainees accused of international terrorism. Pres. Barrack Obama has signed an order to close the detention facility on the base. days and two nights, escorted all the way to Norfolk, Va., by a destroyer. “And when we got to Norfolk, it was the neatest sight. They had boats out in the bay spraying water up into the air. So many people were waiting for us. They had a huge cake,” she said. Barracks were set up for the families to stay in until they had time to make other arrangements. Becky and the kids stayed with friends until they could get home to her mom’s in Cincinnati where she grew up. They traveled by train into Union Terminal. During this time, Georgette learned how to walk. After six weeks, the family returned to Cuba and stayed until 1964. Everything was as it was, except it needed to be cleaned, she said.

“It was quite an experience,” she said. “We did fine.” One of the things she kept from that time was a letter from President Kennedy. She said his letter meant a lot to her: “To you who have had to leave your homes at Guantanamo, I send my deep regrets. I know you do so with sadness, for some of you also leave behind your husband, others your father, and you who have been civilian employees are uprooted from your jobs as well as your homes. It is my most earnest hope that circumstances will permit your return. I send my warmest greetings and best wishes to you and those you leave behind.” Becky met Mike Sabota in 1949, and he was already in the Navy. He was

THERESA L. HERRON/STAFF

Becky Sobota of Stonelick Township looks at some of the documents she was given when she and her children were evacuated from Guantanamo in Cuba when the missile crisis happened in 1962. in the navy almost 30 years. Mike served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. “He was a good sailor who never got in any trouble,” she said. They moved to Stonelick Township in 1988. Mike passed away earlier this year. With all his years in the navy, Mike spent most of it at sea while she and the kids lived on or near naval bases in Virginia, Maryland and South Carolina. The one shore job he was assigned to was Cuba, Becky said. They had been at Guantanamo about a year by Oct. 22, 1962. The Cuban Missile Crisis was the closest the world ever came to nuclear war. President John F. Kennedy and Premier Nikita Khrushchev worked out an agreement: The Soviets would remove the nuclear missiles from Cuba, the United States would removed similar missiles from Turkey. Today, like then, Becky thinks President John F. Kennedy should have “gone in.”

CJN-MMA

October 21, 2009

Simple,Quick, & Easy... Make your purchase and receive a FREE 15 , 32, or 42” HDTV.

15 and 32 inch tv’s will be shipped directly to the customer. BEST BUY® will call you on 42” HDTV’s to arrange for pickup.

FRE FR EE HDTV FREE HDTV

42”

FREE HDTV

32”

FREE HDTV

15”

Minimum $999 Purchase

GET A FREE 15” HDTV

Minimum $2499 Purchase

GET A FREE 32” HDTV

Minimum $3999 Purchase

GET A FREE 42” HDTV

Delivery and installation not included. BEST BUY®, the BEST BUY® logo, the tag design are trademarks of BBY Solutions, Inc. One per household. Not valid on prior sales. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offer.

YOUR CHOICE

Serta Super Pillow Top or Firm with Memory Foam

599

YOUR CHOICE Luxury Firm, Soft, or Euro Top

Queen Set

Full Set $549.99

King Set $949.99

FREE 15” HDTV

12 MONTHS no interest

Queen Set

with purchase of this queen set Twin Set Full Set King Set $899.99 $969.99 $1299.99

Mon. - Sat. 10am - 9pm Sun. Noon - 6pm

Beechmont Harrison

• (513) 474-2500 • (513) 202-1430

Oakley

• (513) 631-3500

Western Hills • (513) 598-7200

2499

Queen Set

FREE 32” HDTV

with purchase of this queen set Twin Set Full Set King Set $2399.99 $2479.99 $2899.99

Offer is subject to credit approval. Valid on purchases made October 21st, 2009 through October 31st, 2009. 6 months, no interest, if paid within 6 months, $300 minimum purchase and minimum monthly payments required. 12 months no interest if paid within 12 months, $1000 minimum purchase and minimum monthly payments required. Prior sales excluded. Interest and ﬁnance charges will accrue on your credit plan purchase from the date of purchase during the deferred period and will be added to your account if full payment is not made by the end of the deferred period. APR 29.9%. Credit issued through Citi Financial. Credit offer good through October 31st, 2009. A normal down payment is required layaways. Excluding clearance merchandise, and ﬂoor samples

Store Hours:

America’s Mattress Store Locations

Our Delivery Guarantee

We will call you the day before your scheduled delivery with a 2-Hour window for delivery time. If we are late... YOU WILL RECEIVE A GIFT CARD FOR THE AMOUNT OF YOUR DELIVERY CHARGE!

America’s Mattress Galleries are also located inside all Furniture Fair store locations

Cold Spring

• (859) 572-6800

Fields Ertel

• (513) 774-9591

Eastgate

• (513) 753-8555

Florence

• (859) 525-7911

Fairfield

• (513) 874-5553

Northgate

• (513) 385-6600

Visit us online at: www.furniturefair.net

102109 CP P

Twin Set $499.99

999

Mega Euro Top

Serta’s BEST

CJN-MMA

October 21, 2009

News

Municipal judge candidates discuss issues of the court Two candidates are running for two seats as Clermont County Municipal Court judges. The Community Press asked each of the candidates to answer questions. Their responses are:

Thomas R. Herman

Q: Why are you running? A: To continue my service in the Clermont County Municipal Court. Q: What are your qualifications for office? A: Eighteen years on the bench and 12 years of experience prior to that as assistant prosecutor, public defender and private law practitioner. Q: What are the main issues facing the municipal court? A: Jail overcrowding, funding of court, recidivism and holding offenders accountable.

James A. Shriver

Q: Why are you running? A: My judicial oath of office mandates that I support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this state, administer justice without respect to persons, and faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all duties incumbent on me as a judge according to the best of my ability and understanding. It is that oath and duty that I have taken very seriously over the last 15 years while serving the people of Clermont County. I truly care about people and the community in which we live. I have a “tough but fair”

approach to justice. I always treat individuals who appear before me with fairness, dignity and respect. My true hope is that I can help people change their lives. It truly gives me great satisfaction when years later a defendant comes back in the court room and thanks me for the approach I took with them. They tell me, that while it may have been tough to take or hear at the time, over the years they have come to realize it was a watershed moment that turned their life around. I also see many crime victims years later who thank me for listening to them and addressing their needs for restitution, protection and healing. Both the police and defense counsel tell me I am doing a great job. These experiences give me the confirmation and affirmation that I am where I need to be. I am dedicated to justice and making a positive difference in the lives of people and the community. Q: What are your qualifications for office? A: My vast experience as a lawyer and my 15 years of serving as a judge of the Clermont County Municipal Court has given me a great volume of judicial knowledge and experience. I have served as the administrative judge of the court for many years. I am a member of the Clermont County Local Commu-

Herman Shriver nity Corrections Board. I have been appointed by the chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court to sit as a visiting judge in both Brown and Clinton counties. I am the judge for the OVI Court (Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated), a specialized docket funded by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and the Governor’s Highway Safety Office, with oversight by the Supreme Court of Ohio. I started the first DUI Court in Ohio in 2005. My focus on positive change has been particularly effective with repeat OVI offenders and has fostered other court systems in Ohio to examine similar approaches based on best practices and what works with offenders. At the request of the Ohio Supreme Court, I have hosted both municipal and common pleas court judges and their staffs from throughout Ohio as they prepare to begin their OVI Court dockets. The Ohio Supreme Court has identified the Clermont County Municipal OVI Court as a best practice model for the state of Ohio. The OVI Court received the 2008 Award of Excellence from MADD for exceptional dedication and service toward achieving the mission

of MADD. The OVI Court is also one of four courts in Ohio that was selected by the Supreme Court of Ohio Specialized Dockets Section to train other court personnel in “Bridges Out of Poverty” and “Trauma Effects on Offenders in the Criminal Justice System” models that will help with initiatives of effective community supervision. Within the past several years, I have instructed on the Clermont County OVI Court model at several professional and community corrections organizations in Ohio that include the Ohio Specialized Docket Practitioners Network, the Clermont County Bar Association, the Association of Municipal and County Court Judges of Ohio and the Ohio Chief Probation Officers Association Annual Line officer Training. I have worked closely with the Ohio Department of Public Safety, the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, and the Ohio Department of Mental Health to expand the role of problemsolving courts in Ohio. An active member of the Ohio Judicial Conference, I serve on the Criminal Law and Procedure Committee, the Committee on Community Corrections, and the Strategic Planning Committee, and co-chair the Court Administration Committee. I was recently appointed to the State Task Force on Law Library Associations. I am the first vice-president of the Association of the Municipal/County Court Judges of Ohio. I am the past chair of

the Traffic Law Committee and the present chair of the Criminal Justice Committee of the Ohio State Bar Association. I also testified on behalf of the Ohio Judicial Conference and the Ohio State Bar Association in the last legislative session on the OVI laws and was very instrumental in drafting the final revisions to the new OVI laws. I was just recently appointed to the Supreme Court of Ohio Advisory Committee on Specialized Dockets. This committee will offer recommendations to the Ohio Supreme Court regarding necessary reforms in all areas in specialized docket program operations. I most recently received the 2009 C.J. McLin Award for my demonstrated commitment and leadership in the judicial field and my willingness to help and renew an interest in problem-solving courts. I was honored with the 2009 President’s Award for Judicial Excellence from the Association of Municipal/County Court Judges of Ohio presented in recognition of outstanding and meritorious service as a municipal court judge which has contributed immeasurably to effect the efficient and fair administration of justice in addition to enhancing the public’s perception of the Ohio Judiciary. I was also the recipient of the 2006 Wasserman Champion Award, given for championing innovative services for consumers of mental

health, alcohol and drug addiction services. The court’s program to help mentally ill offenders has won national recognition from the National Association of Counties. The prestigious Clifford Skeene Award for Excellence in Community Corrections was received from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections for the Court’s Intensive Supervision Probation and Community Service programs. Prior to taking the bench, I served as a Clermont County assistant prosecuting attorney for 10 years where I developed a victim assistance and mediation program for misdemeanor offenses as well as a check resolution service to address bad check cases. Q: What are the main issues facing the municipal court? A: We have many issues facing municipal court. One main issue is the lack of necessary jail space to incarcerate violent and repeat offenders. The second issue deals with the present economic climate. We are running a very lean and efficient court operation. The needs of the criminal justice system dictate that we not cut our present operational level. A reduction in county funding causes the court concerns about how to effectively carry out its constitutional duties and protect public safety.

Jackson Twp. candidate wants quality services Two candidates are running for two seats on the Jackson Township Board of Trustees. The Community Press asked the candidates to answer questions. The Press did not receive a response from Harold S. Herron.

Joe Speeg

Q: Why are you running? A: I want to continue to

set the foundation for solid services for Jackson Township including safety services, fire and EMS, community center, maintenance department, Marathon Park, roads, drainage issues, cemeteries that support the needs of Jackson Township residents. At the same time not to increase any financial burdens on Jackson Township taxpayers. I am a life-long resident of Jackson Township. I have

always been involved in the community. I have served in the fire and EMS services, Clermont County Senior Fair Board, zoning administrator and currently as Jackson Township trustee. Q: What are your qualifications for office? A: I am a goal-oriented leader with significant management experience and proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams to achieve strategic goals. Out-

standing ability to effectively facilitate organizational change. Solid skills and experience including business planning/budgeting, motivating and inspiring employees within changing environment. Detail oriented with excellent organizational and follow-through skills. Committed to proactive approach to meet initiatives and timelines on schedule. Dedicated to acting with integrity and build-

ing trust. Skilled in building effective working relationships. I have served the community as president of the Clermont County Senior Fair Board, zoning administrator, fire and EMS service and currently as Jackson Township trustee. Recipient of the Clermont “Salute to Leaders Award.” Q: What are the main issues facing Jackson Township?

A: To continue quality services to the residents of Jackson Township and control cost. This is a daily challenge that we all face in operation of our homes, business and I take this very seriously in leading the township. We see continual cost increases in all areas of township operations. We continue to look at all of our costs and develop alternatives to reduce and maintain our cost structure.

Local options on ballot in Goshen, Wayne Twp. Several local option issues are on the ballot in Clermont County. In Goshen Township Precinct H, Issue 9 is a petition by Pair-A-Dice Sports Pub, 1607 Ohio 28, seeking the sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor Sundays between the hours of 10 a.m. and midnight. The business is an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit authorizing on/off premise sales. Janie Rose, manager of the Pair-A-Dice, said the establishment is seeking the permit so it can open on Sundays to sell food and so customers “can watch football games and races here instead of having to drive to Milford.” She said the PairA-Dice Sports Pub has been in business in Goshen Township for seven years. In Wayne Township Precinct A, Issue 16 seeks permission for Buc’s Quick Stop, 6568 Ohio 727, to sell beer, wine and mixed beverages Sundays between the hours of 10 a.m. and midnight. The business is an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit authorizing offpremise sales.

News

CJN-MMA

October 21, 2009

Candidates for Clerk of Courts answer questions Two candidates are running for Clerk of Courts, Municipal Court in Clermont County. Each was asked to answer three questions. Their responses are:

Gregg Conrad

Q: What are your qualifications for office? A: The clerk of courts office is an administrative office. It is designed to be a leadership position, not as much hands on like the prosecutor or sheriff. The elected clerk is to provide guidance to the 20-plus full-time employees and maintain the security and integrity of the records of the courts. In the past I have owned my own small insurance agency (25 years). For five years, I was a vice president of a manufacturing company with 50 employees. I have also sat on the West Clermont school board and for the last six years I have been a Pierce Township trustee.

As you can see, my history has been a strong training ground for the leadership position of clerk of courts. I am more than willing and qualified to hold this office. For more go to: www.greggconrad.com. Q: What are the main issues facing the office of clerk of courts? A: A redundant elected clerk of courts. Six years ago this elected administrative office was created by dividing the existing clerk’s office into two individual offices. Clermont County taxpayers are now paying an additional elected official, who holds an administrative position, $99,000 a year plus benefits. (Hamilton County gets by with only one.) This second administrative position is not a luxury

that our county can afford. This is not to say that the full-time employees are not needed, only that the elected office is not. Up until six years ago our single clerk administered the entire county for about $60,000 annually. Today about $160,000 of our taxes are used to pay two elected clerks doing about the same amount of work. How can the citizens of Clermont County with a clear conscience ask our employees, who do the day-to-day work, to take less pay, take unpaid leave or even get laid off when we have an elected office that is not a necessity? If we think that in this economy we are going to get the same county services without an increase in taxes we are just wishing. We either make more general funds and in this economy it means higher taxes or we spend less which means cutting services or eliminating redundant positions. For more go to:

www.greggconrad.com.

Tim Rudd

Q: What are your qualifications for office? A: I am a graduate of the Felicity-Franklin High School and the University of Cincinnati. I graduated from UC with a BA in economics and with the honors Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa. My work experience has included farming, banking with the Citizens Bank of Higginsport, and as a tax commissioner agent for the Ohio Department of Taxation. I do, however, believe that my 14 years of experience in a clerk’s office are my main qualification for re-election as clerk of the municipal court. In January 1996, I was hired as the assistant clerk of courts and oversaw the computerization of the municipal division of the clerk of courts. My duties as assistant clerk were general supervision of the office of the clerk of courts, but 90 percent of my

time was spent overseeing the municipal division. In 2003, I was elected as the clerk of the Clermont County Municipal Court. In those 14 years, I have built a great relationship with the court, the prosecutor, the private attorneys, the sheriff, the other law enforcement agencies serving Clermont County, and the public who use municipal court. Recently I have received the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police Ohio Valley Lodge #112 which should serve as proof of my excellent working relationship with law enforcement. Needless to say, those relationships also are highly dependent on my dedicated staff that is always willing to roll up their sleeves and get the job done. Q: What are the main issues facing the office of clerk of courts? A: I can identify three main issues facing the office of the clerk. First is dealing with the issue of the budget

in a time of declining county revenues. Unfortunately, often in a time of economic troubles the caseload and workload for the courts and clerk increases at the exact time that county revenues decrease. Second is keeping current with and dealing with the changes in various laws and mandates emanating from Columbus. Third is keeping up with the technological changes affecting the office of the clerk. In 1996, we computerized the municipal division of the clerk and the municipal court. We were the beta site for the CourtView database solution and have been on the leading edge of technology since. It is through the use of technology and the hard work of my staff that we are able to keep up with changes from Columbus and provide the level of service that our various clienteles expect while experiencing a declining budget.

Counties handle clerk of courts offices differently clermont@communitypress.com

A great deal has been said about splitting the Clermont County clerk of courts position into two in 2004. Basic information about the two positions and a little about how neighboring counties handle their clerk of court offices indicates every county is different. Clermont County The cost of two clerks of court in 2004 was $85,935 in salary for Tim Rudd and $54,295 in salary for David Caudill, for a total of $140,230. This is $4,138 more than what Caudill and Rudd were paid in 2003 when there was one clerk of courts (Caudill) and one chief deputy (Rudd). The difference is a pay increase approved by the state of Ohio for municipal court judges. By law, municipal court clerks make 85 percent of what a municipal court judge makes. This does not include benefits, which are basically the same for all county employees. If Clermont County had one clerk of courts, the salary would have risen accordingly. When one clerk does both jobs, that person is paid according to population for the common pleas portion of the job and 25 percent of the municipal court judges’ salary for that aspect of the job. Rudd’s salary is $114,100 in 2009 because of two increases, in 2004 and 2007, approved by the state of Ohio. No increase was approved in 2009. Common Pleas Clerk of Courts Barbara Wiedenbein’s salary is $61,247 in 2009. The cost to run both clerk offices in 2003 was $2.1 million. The cost in 2008 was $2.3 million. These numbers include the clerks’ salaries. The difference includes pay increases in 2003 and 2004 for all county employees, adding a fourth judge in the court of common pleas and the pay increases for judges, said Sukie Sheetz, director of the county’s office of management and budget. Commissioner Scott Croswell voted against splitting the court of courts job in 2003 because he was concerned about runaway growth in the criminal justice area of the county’s budget. “I believe my vote at that time was proper based on my concern,” Croswell said.

Clerk of Courts

This is a summary of the basic information about clerk of court offices in the four county area. Category Butler Clermont Hamilton Warren Clerk/assistants 11 2 8 6 Combined salaries $632,844 $175,347 $590,779 $382,071 Cases per year 100,195 49,000 187,780 40,842 Population 360,765 195,385 851,494 207,353 “Today those concerns have not been realized. Rudd runs his office efficiently. In retrospect, the county has saved money by splitting the two offices.” Neither Rudd or Common Pleas Clerk of Court Barbara Wiedenbein have chief deputies. Other elected officials in Clermont County do have chief deputies.

2008, according to the annual report on Municipal Courts on the Ohio Supreme Court Web site. The salary range for the clerk’s position is $46,311 to $90.388, according to the Fairfield Human Resources Department. The Hamilton Municipal Court handled 20,719 cases in 2008, according to Clerk Michelle Deaton. The clerk’s salary is $55,856.

Butler County Jerome Cook, administrator for Butler County Clerk of Courts Cindy Carpenter, said Carpenter is the only elected clerk. According to the Butler County Auditor’s Office, the clerk of courts makes $68,275 a year. The administrator is considered the top deputy in Butler County. There also is a information systems director. Each makes about $60,000 a year, Cook said. The Butler County common pleas court handled about 20,000 cases last year. Butler County’s population is 360,765, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. There also are six municipal courts in Butler County – one each for Fairfield, Hamilton and Middletown – and three for the areas outside the cities, called Area Courts. The clerks for these courts are appointed by the judges. The three Butler County Area Courts handled 21,097 cases in 2008, according to Clerk Debbie Bolser. The Area Courts have a clerk who oversees all three areas and makes a salary ranging between $59,000 and $68,000 a year, Bolser said. There are three deputy clerks, one for each area, who make between $47,380 and $57,680. There also is a court administrator for the area courts who makes $87,550, according to the Butler County Auditor’s Office. The Middletown Municipal Court handled 24,827 cases in 2008, according to Clerk Louis Rossi. The salary for the clerk’s position is $74,163. The Fairfield Municipal Court handled 13,552 cases in

Hamilton County Patricia Clancy, Hamilton County Clerk of Courts, said she is the only elected clerk of courts in her county. Hamilton County’s system works fine, Clancy said, and she sees no need to separate the duties. Clancy makes $73,294 for being the clerk of commons pleas court, $18,323.50 for being the clerk of the municipal court, and $9,161.75 from the state for being clerk of the appeals court, a total of $100,779.25 a year, said David Nurre, payroll supervisor for the Hamilton County Auditor’s Office. Administrator John Williams said the common pleas court handled 29,449 cases in 2008 and municipal court handled 158,331 cases. The population of Hamilton County is 851,494, according to the 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate. Williams said Clancy has seven chief deputies each making an average of $70,000 a year. Warren County James Spaeth, Warren County Clerk of Courts, said he is the only elected court clerk for his county. He is clerk for both the Common Pleas Court and County Court, which he said would be equivalent to a municipal court. The county court clerk’s position was a separate, appointed position until 2004, when Spaeth took over both jobs. He said some counties in Ohio have a clerk overseeing both courts and some counties have separate clerks. “There are 88 different ways of doing it in Ohio,”

Spaeth said, referring to the state’s 88 counties. According to the Warren County Auditor’s Office, the clerk of courts makes $76,558.75 a year, which includes $61,247 for the job of clerk of common pleas court and $15,311.75 for being clerk of county court. Spaeth has a chief deputy clerk for the common pleas court and a chief deputy for the county court. Each of them

makes a salary ranging between $39,811 and $54,059 a year, he said.For 2008, the Common Pleas Court in Warren County handled 8,970 cases and the County Court handled 8,067 cases. Warren County’s population is 207,353, according to the 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate. In Warren County, there also are separate municipal courts for Mason, Lebanon and Franklin, and the clerks

are appointed. The Mason Municipal Court handled 9,966 cases in 2008, according to Clerk Trip Bodley. The pay for the clerk’s position is $75,000. The Franklin Municipal Court handled 7,244 cases in 2008. The pay for the clerk is $58,000. The Lebanon Municipal Court handled 6,595 cases in 2008. The pay for the clerk is $67,200.

Dare to hike the Haunted Trails Take a guided tour through the Clermont County Fairgrounds Haunted Trails

Trails Open 6pm to 11pm Refreshments available • Admission $8 per person

WWW.CLERMONTCOUNTYFAIR.ORG

2nd Annual Clermont County Fall Campout October 22-25, 2009 Clermont County Fairgrounds – Owensville, Ohio

Come camping at the Clermont County Fairgrounds with lots of Fun and Activities for the whole family. Campsite Decorating Contest Chili Cook Off Best Costume Contest Trick or Treat

Live Music Saturday Night DANIEL PATRICK FAMILY Craft Booths Kid’s Rides Food Booths Many other Games and Events Camping (with water and electric hook-ups) Camping for 3 nights -- $75.00 Primitive Camping -- $40.00 Visit www.clermontcountyfair.org for more information or call (513) 732-0522

0000362738

By Theresa L. Herron and John Seney

CJN-MMA

News

October 21, 2009

Chamber to honor Midwestern Plumbing By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com

Archie Wilson and Gene Hehenmann, owners of Midwestern Plumbing Service, have a simple philosophy for giving back to the community. “If someone knocked at our door, we always had something to give,” Wilson said. The Clermont Chamber of Commerce has named Midwestern Plumbing as the recipient of the annual Corporate Pacesetter Award. 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. “It’s definitely an honor and privilege to win that award,” Wilson said. In 1978, Hehenmann and Wilson became business partners and formed Midwestern Plumbing Service. The business grew over the years and now has 60 employees. Wilson said that they have tried to share their success with others. “We owe it to give back to the community,” Wilson said. Among the many community organizations that have benefited from the generosity of Midwestern are A Caring Place, Clermont County Boys & Girls Clubs, Clermont County Senior Services, Batavia Rotary Club and the James Sauls Homeless Shelter. “It’s a privilege to sup-

port these fine organizations,” Wilson said. Hehenmann described Midwestern’s role as “trying to be involved in the community and giving back from our success.” Clermont Senior Services Executive Director George Brown, who submitted Midwestern Plumbing Services’ nomination, said Midwestern is “a true example of a business being a part of improving the quality of life’’ in the community. Nancy Ball, executive director of the Boys and Girls Clubs, said she is “very pleased to see Midwestern Plumbing and Archie Wilson receive this award.” She said Wilson has served on her organization’s board of directors since 2004 and was instrumental in getting a branch of the club open in Amelia.

PROVIDED

Gene Hehenmann, left, and Archie Wilson are owners of Midwestern Plumbing Service. The Clermont Chamber of Commerce has named Midwestern Plumbing Service as winner of the Corporate Pacesetter award. “Archie Wilson has been a real champion for young people in Clermont County,” she said. “He has supported every initiative and event we’ve had.” Wilson describes the James Sauls Homeless Shelter as being “close to my heart.” Shelter director Billie Kuntz couldn’t agree more. “Archie has a passion for

helping,” she said. “The award couldn’t go to a better person.” She said Midwestern Plumbing has donated labor and materials to the shelter and Wilson, in his role as Batavia Township trustee, helped acquire the land for the shelter. Midwestern and other chamber award winners will

be honored at the Clermont Chamber Annual Pacesetter Awards Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Holiday Inn and Suites Cincinnati East. Reservations for individuals and corporate tables may be made through Oct. 29 at 576-5000 or www.clermontchamber.com .

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

At a time when county department’s are cutting their budgets, one department is putting some extra funding back into the general fund. Barb Wiedenbein, clerk of courts common pleas, transferred $200,000 from

the Certificate of Title Administration Fund to the General Fund. The Clermont County commissioners approved the fund transfer Sept. 23. Wiedenbein said the unanticipated money came from a variety of sources including funds from passport postage fees and money collected at the one-

stop location in Batavia and the title office in Milford. But the largest percentage of the $200,000 came from people who live outside Clermont County getting titles from the Clermont County offices. “It used to be that you had to get the titles in the county where you live. Now we’re not limited on who

Political Advertisement

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

REPUBLICAN VOTING GUIDE

By Mary Dannemiller mdannemiller@communitypress.com

JAMES A. SHRIVER

MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE TERM COMMENCING JAN. 1, 2010

THOMAS R. HERMAN

MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE TERM COMMENCING JAN. 2, 2010

TIM RUDD

CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT

Every Student Counts. Every Student Contributes.

0000359697

EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST

MIAMI VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

The Goshen Township trustee meeting reportedly got heated Tuesday, Oct. 13, when a VFW commander questioned Trustee T.J. Corcoran about a statement he made at a candidate forum last month. After being asked about his leadership and military experience during the question and answer session at the forum, Corcoran said he had no military experience, but he was raising a teenage daughter which was similar to serving in Vietnam. While Corcoran maintains it was a joke, some in the community have taken issue with the comment. “He said that he did not mean to offend anyone and said it was a little joke

office holder will do the same and look for funds that can be made available to the general fund,” Humphrey said. “We’re trying to get through a very difficult budget crunch and every amount of money we can find is helpful.” Wiedenbein said she didn’t know if this additional revenue would be something the county could budget for in the future.

While T.J. Corcoran maintains it was a joke, some in the community have taken issue with the comment. between him and his daughter, but I take exception to that,” said Dave Conley, the VFW commander who spoke at the trustee meeting, but was not at the forum. “It is not a joke. People weren’t behind Vietnam veterans when they came home.” Corcoran, whose father and grandfather served in the military, said his comments have been taken out of context. “My remarks at the candidate forum were clearly not intended to disparage

our veterans in any way, they were merely a lighthearted comment on the challenges of raising a teenage daughter,” he said. “Those in attendance laughed and related and understood the context in which it was intended. To suggest that I was making a serious comparison of raising a teenage daughter to fighting for our country is both absurd and disingenuous.” However, Conley said he was not speaking on behalf of any candidate for trustee and was only concerned with the veterans. “I was speaking for the veterans,” he said. “They’re trying to make this a political thing, but I don’t care about their politics. What I do care about is people making statements about veterans.”

Education service center candidate has experience Three candidates are running for three seats on the board of the Clermont County Educational Service Center. The Community Press asked the candidates to answer questions. Candidates Paul Young and Jonathan Kraus did not participate. The response from candidate Paul Russell:

Paul Russell

Q: Why are you run ning? A: I want support and enhance the opportunities for students with educational learning limitations by delivering quality, costeffective and innovative

0000361388

important to put it back into the general fund. “I think it’s just our civic duty ... I don’t want to make cuts and if this money can help the county so somebody doesn’t have to be furloughed or laid off, then that’s what I want,” Wiedenbein said. Clermont County Commissioner Ed Humphrey said he hopes all of the county’s elected officials feel that way. “We’re hoping that every

Corcoran questioned about ‘joke’

Sample Ballot General Election November 3, 2009

Paid for by the Clermont County Republican Party Tim Rudd, Chairman, 197 E. Main Street, Batavia, OH 45103 Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee.

can get titles here,” Wiedenbein said. “In Clermont County, we’re open later and on Saturdays and we’re known for our customer service.” Wiedenbein said a number of other counties have had to close title offices and reduce hours, making Clermont County more convenient for some. Since the money was above and beyond the anticipated title revenue, Wiedenbein felt it was

Russell

services to the school districts of Clermont County. Q: What are your qualifications for

office? A: I served on the Williamsburg local board of education for 19 years and am an incumbent on the ESC board, seeking a third term. Q: What are the main issues concerning education in Clermont County? A: The Educational Service Center provides special needs programs for the

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

News

October 21, 2009

CJN-MMA

Goshen Twp. trustee candidates talk fire department, finances Community Press Staff Report

Ray Autenrieb

1. I saw a man who had devoted his life to others safety. I have only been a resident in Goshen for a little over 12 years and I have lived on Ohio 28 the entire time. I can attest to the many runs this department makes. That tells me that the person running that department has the dedication and the respect from his subordinates. Yes, he may have created a lot of comp time, but he did not permit residents to be put in danger from the lack of fire/EMS personnel. From home or from the fire station, he was always there and in-charge. Everyone of us can use improvement. Murphy should have asked for and been given, administrative help. He had the largest department in the township and the only one without a secretary or administrative assistant. As for the new chief, I know very little about him. I am not going to prejudge him, good or bad. All I can say is he has extremely large fire boots to fill. 2. I disagree with the decision to keep the fire trucks out of business special functions. First, it is good public relations. It gives the public the opportunity to met our firefighters and EMS personnel. It offers a chance to ask questions and inspect our equipment. Wonderful for school-age

Autenrieb

children. I believe public awareness is worth a few dollars that it may cost for the fuel. After all, that’s all it costs, the personnel are going to be with the equipment anyway. I know tax dollars pay for this. These types of activities do not happen that often. If you need to have a fundraiser to pay for this, have a fish fry, spaghetti dinner or a turkey raffle. That’s the way it was done years ago, and guess what? It gave the people something to look forward to and a chance to see old neighbors and met new ones. 3. No. I would not even consider a levy at this time. We were totally misled in 2008. We were told by the current trustees, that if we did not get a levy passed, that in 2009, we would have to lay off some of our safety services personnel. Guess what? The levy did not pass and there has been no cuts due to funds. If our current administration has the money to spend on real estate, during an economic time such as this, then we should not need to put on a tax levy. 4. I am very much in favor of the public forum. I however, feel that the reason it seems to get out of hand at times, is because the people are not talked to with respect, or the question is not even answered. I would like to see the trustee meetings filmed so that they could be shown on public TV. In that respect, residents that are concerned with the trustees meetings, but for one reason or another, could not get to the meeting, would be afforded the opportunity to find out what is going on with the township government. I feel that with this being filmed, it would create more awareness on both sides for respect and self control. 5. The trustees have appointed their park committee. Let us see what they come up with. The park belongs to the park district, not the township. I believe we would be better served if the land was modeled after a park such as Miami Meadows, or even a picnic area with ball fields such as Winton Woods. With walking trails, or bike trails, not horse trails.

T.J. Corcoran

1. Chief Murphy is considered to be an excellent firefighter. And, he has a fine reputation as an arson investigator. It has become apparent, however, that Chief Murphy was ill suited to effectively manage the Goshen Fire/EMS Department. In nearly every management aspect, Chief Murphy was deficient. We have also learned there were issues where our personnel were put in harms way. He resigned. We wish him the best. As for Chief Pegram,

Goshen now has a top flight administrator in addition to the practical field experience. It is my expectation that the quality of Goshen’s Fire/EMS Department will double in no time. Chief Pegram will bring discipline, organization and pride to the department. 2. The trustees made the decision to make further budget cuts everywhere when the levy failed in an effort to preserve jobs. We then observed Chief Murphy using township equipment and personnel at Home Depot and other events. It was apparent he was ignoring our budget directive. And when his department was scrutinized by the temporary budget director, we learned about all the safety violations and budgeting shortcomings. As far as the backlash, political leadership demands that tax dollars are protected regardless of whether there is a backlash by a handful of people trying to make political headway. Goshen comes first. 3. I would not vote to put the levy back on the ballot. I rejected the demands of Ray Autenrieb and Bob Hausermann three times. I will continue to reject the levy during this bad economy. Goshen voters have spoken. And we have not finished cutting excesses from the budget. 4. Mike Keeley and I promised that residents could talk about anything for as long as they like. This does not include personal attacks or political speeches. But I will continue to listen as long as a resident wants to talk. There must be respect for the township and the dialogue should be about township business. 5. Those decisions are the responsibility of the park commissioners. We selected commissioners that we have confidence in. I believe they will proceed with obtaining a study and develop the park in a thoughtful way, considering the needs of the community. Miami Meadows is a great park. However, we should design it to fit “our” specific needs considering Goshen’s long-term plans.

Bob Hausermann

1. Some men are destined to serve mankind as soldiers, statesmen or clergymen. It was Virgil Murphy’s destiny to protect the lives and property of his fellow mankind by dedicating more than 40 years of his life to the Goshen Township Fire & EMS Department. Making countless sacrifices of time with his family while protecting our community. Virgil also found time to dedicate to the Goshen youth by volunteering as a coach and friend. These things I know were done right. If the accusations that lead up to his resignation

Corcoran are true, then it seems that steps should have been taken to see that Chief Murphy had an able administrative assistant like Chief Snyder has with the police department. The current trustees even hired extra personnel in the zoning department. I am sure that the overseeing of the operations and administrative duties of such an active department can be very hectic. Chief Pegram without question has a long list of qualifications, only time will test his metal. 2. The decision to keep the fire trucks from participating in different events was purely vindictive. It served no purpose but only as an embarrassment to the community. The money saved was minimum and many citizens, including myself, stepped up and made enough donations to cover many events. If you try not to upset the people there will be no backlash. 3. No. I stand for a budget that best serves the people. I believe there are many areas of the budget that have a lot of room for cutbacks that would result in huge savings to the township. I will actively seek the proper development that will create a balanced tax base to prevent any unnecessary tax levies. 4. I stand for a fair and open government. Freedom of speech may become passionate sometimes. Some people may take longer than others explaining their views. As an elected official I would allow any individual ample time to express themselves. Also as an elected official I would be obligated to control order in the public meetings. 5. I as a trustee, would like to see the park board develop a comprehensive, long-term plan and apply it in increments. As a lifelong resident of Goshen I would like to see the Marr Park become something like Sharon Woods. Having walking trails, picnic tables and grills. Shelters for peo-

Hausermann Stokes ple to reserve for outings. Maybe a Frisbee golf course and open meadows. Concession areas and yes even areas for organized events. Have playgrounds, tot lots and even a dog park.

Tom Risk

1. Chief Murphy’s credentials as a firefighter and his command performance in the field are unquestioned. However, his managerial skills were very inadequate resulting in excessive spending within the department and poor scheduling for the firefighters. Even though it has been reported that others tried to assist him with these matters, he allegedly refused help, which along with other deficiencies, resulted in his decision to resign. I believe that the new Chief Pegram brings a new level of professionalism to the Goshen Township Fire Department along with a background in planning, discipline and performance standards, the fire department will no doubt become a standard for the county. 2. I don’t believe that emergency equipment, whether police or fire, should be used for business grand openings. This task is delegated to elected officials and the presidents of the Goshen Small Business Association and the Chamber of Commerce. As for “special appearances” it is traditional for fire and police units to participate in the usual parades using the proper discretion on the number of units of vehicles. 3. The “cuts” that were made were the result of the department heads trimming their budgets so as not to cause layoffs of personnel and they have demonstrated that service levels have been maintained. I would be opposed to any tax levies at this time due to the stagnate economic conditions and the fact that residents have already stated loud and clear that they are not in the frame of mind to support any tax increases at this time. When that time comes for a levy I would only sup-

Charles Stokes

1. I believe Goshen needs to move forward and not look back. What we have at this current time is not a local government, it’s a mess. We need a change and that’s where the new beginning comes in. Virgil Murphy was with the department for a long while, how he was treated wasn’t right and he might have done better. We must move forward, I believe Steve Pegram will be awesome. 2. I believe we need to stand up and be proud of our fire department. Our fire department shows who we are. They need to be at our special events and grand opening. The cost could be worked into the budget. 3. No, I would not. I stated I would vote “no” on any levy or tax increase and if I could I would get rid of the 1-percent (school) tax that we have now. 4. I believe all need an allotted amount of time. I also state that all attending need to be respectful and outstanding adults. And have more control in the meetings. 5. I promise the folks of Goshen that if I am elected we will have a park that will put others to shame. Not to copy Miami Meadows but to have one of our own a park that would make the whole town of Goshen stand up and be proud. It’s time to quit talking and start making.

POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT

Re-Elect Tim Rudd Clerk of the Clermont County Municipal Court “Tim Rudd has a record of distinguished public service. He is hard working, honest, and experienced” —Rob Portman, former U.S. Congressman “Tim Rudd’s hard work has shown itself in the overall modernization of the Municipal Clerk’s office. His fiscally prudent management of the Clerk’s office has benefited the taxpayer but not at the expense of quality of service from his staff. Tim Rudd has my complete support” —Bob True, Attorney and Clermont County Treasurer

Paid for by Committee to Elect Tim Rudd, Tim Rudd, 3900 St. Rt. 743, Moscow, Ohio 45153

0000361132

There are five candidates for Goshen Township trustee. They were asked the following questions: 1. Virgil Murphy recently stepped down from his role as fire chief after being placed on administrative leave for not completing administrative duties. This created some controversy in the township. What do you think Murphy did right? Where could he have improved? What do you think Steve Pegram will bring to the department? 2. The trustees’ decision to keep fire trucks out of business grand openings and other special appearances to save money was controversial. What steps would you take to save money and how would you deal with a backlash? 3. After the safety services levy failed last year, some cuts were made to save money. The levy has been a hotly debated issue among residents. As a trustee, would you vote to put another levy on the ballot? Why or why not? 4. The current trustees have implemented a public forum in their meetings. Residents like the forum, but at times it can get out of hand with personal attacks. What would you do to allow residents to speak their minds, but also keep them on track? Would you consider allotting each person a certain amount of time to speak? 5. The Marr Park site is 80 acres of land that is mostly undeveloped. What do you think should happen to the site? Should the park district build an amphitheater or model the park after Miami Meadows?

port a “safety services” approach and not splitting the levy between both police and fire. 4. The public forum should not have be banned to begin with. The trustees that implemented this policy did so because they lost control of the disgruntled residents at township meetings. Instead of informing those people who were disruptive that their continued behavior would be grounds for their removal from the meeting, they penalized everyone. 5. The Marr Park should be its own design, with input from residents and the Marr family. It should be unique to Goshen and not a copy of some other park. I don’t believe that an amphitheater would be proper for this location.

CJN-MMA

News

October 21, 2009

BRIEFLY Trick or treat

Only Sell Your Gold To Someone You Can Trust As one of Harpers Bazaar’s Top 100 Jewelers in America, you can trust Shelia Bayes to buy your gold. Shelia Bayes owns one of the premier jewelry stores in the region, located in Lexington, Ky, and represents some of the world’s finest designers.

G      

R %* *     .

This Weekend Only!

O PEN E VERY F RI ,________________ S AT & S UN V O N K I

K T C (     ) 

E M (  )

WE BUY: 10 – 24k Yellow & White Gold • Platinum Kinked / Broken Chains • Outdated Jewelry • Sterling Silver Items Missing Stones • Scrap Damaged Jewelry Single Earrings • Gold Coins • Old Wedding Bands and more

KENWOOD TOWNE CENTRE 513-745-9156 E A S T G AT E M A L L 513-752-1709 S H E L I A B AY E S G O L D . C O M

• Owensville, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. • Stonelick Township, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. • Goshen Township, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. • Jackson Township, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. • Milford, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. • Miami Township, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

Cemetery walk

GOSHEN TWP. – The annual cemetery walk sponsored by the Goshen Township Historical Society will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Goshen Cemetery on Main Street. The walk is an educational tour of the graves of many of Goshen’s most prominent ancestors. The event will take place rain or shine and is open to the public at no charge. Participants should meet at the cemetery. The society will host light refreshments at their museum, The Anchorage on Ohio 28, after the walk. For additional information, call 314-0697. Visit www.goshenhistory.org.

Teen Read Week

GOSHEN TWP. – Goshen Middle School is celebrating Teen Read Week Oct. 19 through Oct. 23 with a number of activities. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a door decorating contest, bingo games, pumpkin decorating contest and a “Jam the Stands” event. “Jam the Stands” is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. Oct. 21 at the football stadium behind the middle school. Teacher Erica Thompson said “Jam the Stands” will be like a pep rally to encourage reading. A huge banner will be unveiled that asks “How many pages can we read in five minutes?” Teen Read Week has been celebrated nationwide since 1998 and is an initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association. This year’s theme is “Read Beyond Reality.”

Correction

MILFORD – A recent article in the Milford-Miami Advertiser incorrectly stated the Pattison Elementary PTO will be using Market Day funds to pay for smart boards. The Market Day proceeds will be going back to the classrooms for teacher supplies.

Casino night

OWENSVILLE – The Friends of the Fair organization is sponsoring the first annual Casino Night from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Clermont County Fairgrounds. The proceeds will be used for the construction of a new 4-H equestrian building. There will be gambling tables (Texas- Hold’em, poker and blackjack), a big-6 wheel, money wheel, kids games, split the pot and a silent auction. Friends of the Fair Inc. is a 501(C)(3) organization that is dedicated to improving the 4H facilities. The organization is funded solely by donations and local fundraising events. The main fundraisers are the pork booth during the Clermont County Fair, a Spring Benefit with silent auction and dinner, Casino Night along with local community and business support.

Candidate forums

CLERMONT COUNTY – The League of Woman Voters Clermont County is helping host candidate forums this election season. • The forum for the candidates running for Miami Township trustee is 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Miami Township Civic Center. • The forum for candidates running for Clermont County clerk of courts is 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Union Township Civic Center. Also representatives will be on hand to discuss the state issues: Proposed state constitutional amendment Issue 1 Veteran’s Issue, Issue 2 Livestock Care Issue, and Issue 3 Casino Issue. V i s i t www.lwvclermont.com for more information, or call 513752-8011.

Golf outing

STONELICK TWP. – The CNE Athletic Boosters “fall” golf outing is Saturday, Oct. 24. at the White Oak golf course. The event benefits the school golf and baseball program. The outing begins at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start. The cost is $260.00 per foursome or $65.00 per single, which includes green fees, cart, lunch at the turn and chicken dinner. Prizes include $500 for first place, $300 for second place and four rounds of golf at White Oak for third place. Prize money based on the number of teams playing). Hole sponsorships are available for $75. For more information, call Sean Roy at 513-532-2278 or e-mail roysm@u.c.edu; Mike Kirk at 513-509-9881 e-mail kirk_m@cneschools.org.

Flu shots

GOSHEN TWP. – School district officials are sending home informational letters with students to gauge interest in H1N1 flu vaccines to be given at the schools. The letters, provided by the Clermont County General Health District, are to be returned to the school. The letters are not consent forms, which will be sent home closer to the time the vaccines are administered, said Jane Schmidbauer, assistant superintendent. “They want to know how many will be interested,” she told board of education members Oct. 12. The vaccines will be administered free to students in the schools. Both the injected vaccine and the nasal vaccine will be available.

Family night

GOSHEN TWP. – Marr/Cook Elementary School in the Goshen Local School District invites family members to a Grandparents and Family Night 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the school. Activities will include a book fair, games, goop making, pumpkin-decorating contest, art auction, crafts, math fun and science fun. Refreshments will include popcorn and caramel apples.

Hayride

GOSHEN TWP. – Flight of Faith Baptist Church is hosting the “Youth Harvest Hayride” from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Oct. 23 and Oct. 24 on Ohio 132 in Goshen. The event includes hayride, hot dogs and hot chocolate. For more information, call 967-0538.

Business partners

STONELICK TWP. – Clermont Northeastern Schools is holding its third annual Business Partners Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the Early Childhood Education Center, 2792 U.S. 50, east of Owensville. Heather Powell, principal at Clermont Northeastern Middle School, said the purpose of the dinner is to “grow the relationship between businesses and the school district.” The dinner is free to business representatives who wish to attend. To RSVP, e-mail powell_h@cneschools.org or leist_n@cneschools.org or call 625-7075, ext. 212.

Car crash

GOSHEN TWP. – A twovehicle failure to yield crash occurred Saturday, Oct. 3, just before 5 p.m. on Ohio 28 at Snider Road in Goshen Township. Loveland resident Kayla Sawyer, 21, attempted to make a left turn in a 1997 Dodge Caravan and failed to yield at a stop sign. Gladys Reeves, 70, of Loveland, was driving a 1993 Chevrolet Suburban that hit Sawyer’s van. She was taken to Bethesda North Hospital with serious injuries. Sawyer’s 11-month-old passenger was taken to Bethesda North Hospital and was later transported to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, said Lt. Randy McElfresh, Ohio State Highway Patrol, commander of the Batavia Post. Reeves and Sawyer were both wearing seat belts. The child was restrained in a car seat, but it was installed improperly. His condition is unknown. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. There is no indication that alcohol was a factor.

Meeting date changed

GOSHEN – The Goshen Local School District Board of Education has changed the date of its regular November meeting. The meeting will be 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in the Community Room at Goshen High School.

Clermont DD meeting

STONELICK TWP. – The Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Clermont DD) will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in the Thomas A. Wildey Center, 2040 U.S. 50, one mile west of Owensville.

Spaghetti dinner

MILFORD – Lodge members are hosting a spaghetti dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Masonic Temple, 32 Water St., in memory of Liam Nolen Bradley, 19 days old, who died from the effects of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC). All proceeds will be donated to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center NEC Research Fund. The advance cost is: Adults $6 and children under 10 are $3. At the door the cost is: Adults $7 and children $4. To purchase tickets early, contact Jim Nolen by phone at (513) 683-1692 or through e-mail at ucanc@fuse.net. Dinner includes salad, bread, dessert, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Everyone is invited to attend. You do not have to be a Mason.

FIND news about the place where you live at cincinnati.com/community

Schools

CJN-MMA

October 21, 2009

SASEAS to host art fair By Mary Dannemiller mdannemiller@communitypress.com

JOHN SENEY/STAFF

Young artists

Above – Clermont Northeastern Elementary School second-grader Rosa Grippa was recognized for her art work at the Oct. 15 board of education meeting. Her art will hang in the hallway outside the board meeting room. With her are, from left, board members Patty Spencer, Carl Hoerth, Jayne Mummert, Mike Freeman and Cindy Huxel, and art teacher Andrea Knoth.

After months of hard work, students at St. Andrew-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton will be displaying their artwork for the public Thursday, Oct. 22. Members of the community are invited to the school’s first art fair, which will feature art from all students, kindergartners through eighth-graders, and take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton cafeteria, 5900 Buckwheat Road in Miami Township. “This is the first time we’ve done something to this extent and had a full blown art fair. It’s a big deal,” said Principal Tom Devolve. “The students have really taken to it heart

and run with it.” The students will display print making, mixed media, drawing and optical illusion projects, said Angela Mascolino, the school’s art teacher. Older children were able to choose what medium they wanted to use for their project, while younger children were given assignments for the art fair, Mascolino said. “The eighth-graders are a creative groups of kids,” Mascolino said. “They’ve learned a lot in the past years and were able to figure out what they enjoy doing, what media they like to work with and incorporate those elements of neatness and design. Giving them that freedom really paid off, they did a fantastic job and I’m very proud of

them.” Mascolino encouraged not only parents, but members of the community to come out and see what the SASEAS have created and said her students were looking forward to showing off their work. “The younger kids are very excited about their art being framed and everyone looking at it,” she said. “It’s also going to be a great opportunity for people in our community to see the variety of work the students have done and to see how students develop and how each student is able to express creative ideas, thoughts and feelings.” Girl Scouts will be serving free refreshments at the art fair.

SCHOOL NOTES Commended student

Loveland High School senior Jack Ogilvie has been named a Commended Student in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Although they will not continue in the 2010 competition for National Merit scholarships, commended students placed among the top 5 percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2010 competition by

taking the 2008 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Ogilvie is the son of Peter and Jana Ogilvie of Miami Township.

A dven tu re H ayrid es, Po ny R id e s, C razed C o rn M a ze , H o rsesh o e H ill, P u m p kin s , G ian t S lin g s h o ts, C o u n try S to re , P u m p kin C afe , an d m o re!!!

Below – Clermont Northeastern Middle School eighth-grade student Kaylynn Shelton was recognized for her art work at the Oct. 15 board of education meeting. Her art will also hang in the hallway outside the board meeting room. With her are, from left, board members Patty Spencer, Carl Hoerth, Jayne Mummert, Mike Freeman and Cindy Huxel. Huxel is holding Shelton’s art work.

Nelson named assistant dean UC Clermont John R. Nelson is the new assistant dean for administrative services at UC Clermont College. Nelson brings a diverse background in administration, human resources, financial/budget management and general site management to the college. He recently retired from a 32year career with International Paper where he was site manger of the 45-acre Loveland facility and human resources manager for the technology organization. “Clermont College is very fortunate to have John Nel-

son join us as we continue to grow and address our mission of service to the region. He brings a wealth of management experience and is a well known advocate and leader in the Clermont County community,” said Dean James F. McDonough. Nelson’s community volunteer activities include: Chair of the Workforce One Investment Board of Southwest Ohio; board of directors for the Clermont Chamber of Commerce; United Way advisory council, 2008 campaign chair for United Way-Eastern Area; previous

member of UC Clermont College advisory council. He is a member of National Association of Colleges and Employers and the Society for Human Resource Management. “I am honored and excited to be a part of the UC Clermont organization,” said Nelson. Nelson earned his master’s of public administration from Middle Tennessee State University and is a certified public accountant. He and his wife, Sharen of 32 years, live in Maineville.

Students of the month

PROVIDED.

Clermont Northeastern Elementary’s Students of the Month for September are, from left: First row, Gage Bullock, Hollie Daniel, Travis Davidson, Promise Shircliff, Alexis Eyre, Gabrielle Maynard, Angel Collum; second row, Max Anstaett, Elizabeth Lindsley, Foster Kuntz, Dylan Gilley, Morgan York; third row, Bryce Toles, Madison Vogt, Charlie Stenger, Makayla Drewry, Kenady Brown; back row, Billy Brewer, Lauren Higgins, Audrey Jacobs, Corey Elfers and Trey Brausch.

A10

CJN-MMA

News

October 21, 2009

Newtonsville gets radar guns By Rob Dowdy and Kellie Geist clermont@communitypress.com

The Newtown Police Department recently received a grant for a new radar gun, and they’re passing on their good fortune to the Newtonsville Police Department. Newtown’s participation in the “Click it or Ticket” seat belt campaign led to the police department receiving a grant for the purchase of a radar gun. “We’ve been very fortunate,” said Newtown Police Chief Tom Synan. The department’s old radar gun, which the new one is replacing, is being donated to Newtonsville. Newtonsville Police Chief Larry Casey restarted the village’s department this Spring. “When we started, we approached several municipalities about getting some equipment

transferred to the village because of our limited budget,” Casey said. Newtonsville also received two light bars from the Goshen Police Department and were able to purchase a patrol car from Evendale’s Police Department at low-cost. “Some of Casey the equipment, we just can’t afford.” “It’s all helped the department tremendously because we started, basically, from scratch,” Casey said. “These equipment transfers have been very helpful in keeping the department up and running.” Casey said the radar will be used on the department’s new patrol car to help enforce speed limits in the village.

THERESA L. HERRON/STAFF

Addition by subtraction

St. Louis Church members had this old building on Main Street in Owensville torn down because it was in disrepair. In its place will be a green lawn and a sign for the church and school.

Fishing with a Friend teaches fishing, empathy By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

Everyone has heard the old adage about teaching a man to fish, but teaching a child to fish can be just as valuable. “A lot of kids get in trouble because they are bored. I’d rather teach these kids how to fish and occupy their time that way than have them breaking into houses,” said Mark McIlrath, community service coordinator for the Clermont County Juvenile Court. “Some of these kids don’t have father figures to teach them things like fishing. It could be something they really enjoy that keeps them out of trouble and out of the adult system.”

That’s just one of the reasons the juvenile court hosts the biannual Fishing with a Friend event. This fourth annual event was Saturday, Sept. 26, in conjunction with The ARC of Ohio (Advocating for the Rights of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities), and the Southern Ohio Coon Hunters Association. The Fishing with a Friend all started when a group of kids is the court’s community service program helped ARC paint their building. McIlrath thought bringing the ARC kids together with the ones in the community service program would benefit everyone involved. “For our kids, we want to teach them a little empathy. I always tell

The Southern Ohio Coon Hunters Association made T-shirts for the kids who attended “Fishing with a Friend” Saturday, Sept. 26.

PROVIDED

The Clermont County Juvenile Court’s Community Service Program, the ARC of Ohio (Advocating for the Rights of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities) and the Southern Ohio Coon Hunters Association held its fourth annual “Fishing with a Friend Day” at the Coon Hunter lake in Stonelick Township.

them, in my pep talk before the event, that they are all one skateboard accident away from being in a wheelchair, too. It’s good for them to be around the kids who have disabilities,” McIlrath said. Lori Davis, event coordinator for ARC, said the event also helps the handicapped kids. “We wanted to find a way to get our kids around typical kids, it’s a good experience for them. And they just love fishing and

being outdoors,” Davis said. “It also helps the (kids in the community service program) because they get to know a little bit about the person instead of just seeing the disability.” Children from the Wildey School in Owensville, the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Greater Cincinnati and Clermont County 4-H also were invited. About 25 children and 15 adults attended the event. McIlrath said

PROVIDED

the lower attendance was partially because of the weather. The coon hunters allow the groups to use their lake in Stonelick Township for Fishing with a Friend and they stock the lake before the event. This year, they also gave the kids T-shirts. The court received a $1,000 grant from the Amelia Walmart this year to pay for additional supplies such as tackle, fishing poles, food and sun visors.

United Way to help Clermont Co. kindergarten students United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) has distributed $115,020 to help boost kindergarten readiness and improve early childhood education in Clermont County. The money, a series of grants resulting from the Winning Beginnings campaign, aims to ensure every local child has access to high quality early education programs and increases the number of children prepared for success in kindergarten. Winning Beginnings grants, recommended by the Eastern Area Action Council and support Success By 6® efforts in Clermont County, increase literacy-based home visitation for preschoolaged children, help early childhood programs implement assessments that measure progress, and provide coaching and technical assistance to help programs achieve Step Up to Quality star ratings. Ohio is one of 18 states to have implemented a quality rating system that encourages higher quali-

ty and gives parents a tool to evaluate quality. To date, there are 23 programs in Clermont County with star ratings. Half of these are operated by Child Focus, a Success By 6® partner with UWGC. A recent luncheon hosted by Success by 6® and 4C for Children in Clermont County for 10 childcare providers located in or feeding children into the four targeted school districts – Batavia, Clermont Northeastern, Felicity and Williamsburg – resulted in all participants expressing interest in working toward a quality rating. To date, one program has submitted an application and several more are working on the application process. Investments by the Winning Beginnings campaign have also included these results in Clermont County: • Ohio Department of Education’s Kindergarten Readiness Assessment – Literacy (KRA-L) scores were reviewed over a threeyear period in the county’s nine school districts. With the ultimate

goal of working with all nine districts, two were selected for immediate partnership and two more will be phased in during the current school year. • Two school districts worked with Success By 6® to survey parents of incoming kindergartners regarding their children’s enrollment in early childhood programs to better understand how those experiences affect KRA-L scores and school readiness. • The YWCA of Greater Cincinnati, a United Way agency partner, expanded its home visitation program in Batavia and Felicity. The program – Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) – is a literacy-based curriculum that encourages reading in preparation for kindergarten entry. “A growing number of stakeholders are recognizing early childhood as the first phase of the education continuum, as it is during this critical period that the stage is set for school success or failure,” says Debra Gordon, direc-

tor, United Way of Greater Cincinnati - Eastern Area. “And we know that school success leads to life success.” In addition to Winning Beginnings funds, United Way committed $15,000 to help Batavia participate in a state-wide project aimed at making schools more ready for children. The Ready Schools initiative is a collaborative project that includes the Ohio Department of Education, the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators, the Kellogg Foundation, and two dozen elementary schools. In October, United Way volunteers will celebrate the one-year anniversary of the opening of the Born Learning Trail at the Mt. Carmel Park. The trail, made possible by the generosity of the Midland Company, is a place parents can take their young children to explore and learn together in a fun outdoor environment. “These investments, thanks to contributions from local companies, foundations and individuals,

help support United Way’s commitment of ensuring high quality early childhood care and education for families in our region, and Winning Beginnings is helping make that happen,” Gordon said. “The Winning Beginnings campaign runs separately from the annual United Way fundraising campaign; it was initiated with a ‘silent’ phase in 2007, bringing in more than $6 million. The goal is to raise up to $30 million over five years from private sources. The private sector goal is coupled with a long-term public policy goal to attract more state resources for improving high quality early childhood education. Winning Beginnings will ultimately support three efforts, including quality early childhood education, home visitation to help parents improve their parenting skills and a system that monitors the effectiveness of these practices as they work to prepare children for the classroom.

SHARE news about the place where you live at cincinnati.com/share

SPORTS BRIEFLY

This week in soccer

• Milford High School girls beat Turpin High School 3-1, Oct. 8. Morgan Wolcott scored three goals for Milford. • Goshen High School girls tied Bethel-Tate 2-2, Oct. 12. Kelsi Steele and Jade Morris each scored one goal for Goshen. • McNicholas High School boys tied with Alter 1-1, Oct. 13. Nick Hunt scored McNick’s goal. • Milford girls shut out Loveland High School 4-0, Oct. 13. Milford’s Maddie Bunnell made eight saves. CG Bryant scored two goals and Lindsey Bartsch and Krista Adams each scored one goal. Milford is 11-2 with the win. • Goshen High School girls shut out Western Brown 1-0, Oct. 13. Goshen’s Stephanie Smith made five saves and Alex Burnett made two saves. Kelsi Steele scored the goal. Goshen advances to 9-4-2 with the win. • Clermont Northeastern High School girls beat Seven Hills 3-1, Oct. 13. Kylie Sumner, Jennifer Werring and Jordan Hanley scored CNE’s goals. CNE advances to 9-4-1 with the win. • McNicholas High School girls shut out Purcell Marian 70, Oct. 14. Carrie Martin and Allie Thul were McNick’s keepers. Morgan Rice and Tricia Walsh each scored two goals and Alex Lang, Maria Chambers and Morgan Gardner each scored one goal. McNicholas advances to 7-5-3 with the win.

This week in volleyball

Milford High School beat Amelia High School 25-23, 2513, 25-17, Oct. 14. Milford advances to 11-9, FAVC 6-4, with the win.

McNick grad earns team of week

Duke University freshman goalkeeper Tara Campbell, a McNicholas High School graduate, has been named to the Soccer America National Team of the Week, after registering eight saves against fifth-ranked Florida State in a 0-0 tie at Koskinen Stadium Sunday, Oct. 11. Campbell came up big with eight saves, along with diving stops and key punch-outs on corner kicks to preserve her fourth shutout of the year. Campbell has led Duke to two ties against top 10 ranked opponents – No. 9 Wake Forest and No. 5 Florida State – while also taking top-ranked North Carolina to overtime before falling, 2-1. In 11 matches played, Campbell has started all 11 contests, posted a 1.20 goalsagainst average and averaged 4.7 saves per match. She has seen action against five ranked opponents as a freshman. Her eight saves against FSU was the second-most of her career.

Press online

Community Press readers have opportunities to see and comment on Press-generated online stories and view reporters' posts on Twitter. • Go to cincinnati.com/community to see the latest sports headlines from Community Press staff. • Follow Community Press sports department's general Twitter account www.twitter.com/cpohiosports or follow the reporters' accounts: Anthony Amorini, www.twitter.com/CPamorini; Mark Chalifoux, www.twitter.com/cpmarkchalifoux; Tony Meale, www.twitter.com/tmeale and Adam Turer www.twitter.com/adamturer. During football games they cover, their Twitter posts can be found with the hash tag #cincyfb.

October 21, 2009

HIGH SCHOOL | YOUTH | Editor Melanie Laughman | mlaughman@communitypress.com | 248-7118

CJN-MMA

RECREATIONAL

communitypress.com

A11

PRESS

Goshen seeks championship

season’s 3-7 mark with wins in their final two, starting with Blanchester Oct. 23.

By Adam Turer

eastsports@communitypress.com

No area team suffered a loss Friday night, Oct. 16. Unfortunately for Milford, they played top-ranked Winton Woods Thursday, Oct. 15. The Eagles had no answer for the Warriors’ rushing attack and fell 4817. The other two area teams, Clermont Northeastern and Goshen, each earned wins Friday. The Rockets now have won two straight since starting the season 0-6. Goshen earned its sixth straight win after starting the season 0-2. The Warriors knocked off previously unbeaten New Richmond and can secure a league title with a win over Bethel-Tate Oct. 23. Milford The Eagles struggled to contain Winton Woods’ potent ground game. Milford allowed 442 rushing yards in a 48-17 loss. The Eagles took an early lead and executed well on offense. Milford started the game with a seven-minute drive, capped by a 27-yard field goal by Kenny Shields. “Our offensive game plan was excellent,” said Eagles head coach Pat Fagan. “We wanted to use the entire play clock every play and slow them down as much as possible.” Once the Warriors offense took the field, the pace of the game changed dramatically. Milford’s defensive line, which has been one of the team’s strengths all season, was overmatched against the Winton Woods offensive line. With a decent push up front, the Warriors’ backs were able to use their speed to move the ball in a hurry. “They moved the line of scrimmage,” said Fagan. “Once those guys get in the open, there’s no catching them. You can’t come close to simulating their speed in practice.” Nathan Termuhlen rushed for two touchdowns for the Eagles. Safety

MARK CHALIFOUX/STAFF

Nathan Termuhlen tries to fall ahead to get extra yards against Winton Woods. Winton Woods stopped Milford 48-17 Oct. 15.

Nathan D’Orazia had an interception and a blocked point after attempt. The Eagles face another explosive offense in week nine as they travel to Anderson. “We’ll try to control the clock on offense and stop the run on defense,” said Fagan of the Eagles game plan against the Redskins. CNE A week after tasting victory for the first time all season, the Rockets earned their first blowout win of the season. CNE defeated Manchester on the road, 47-6. Seven different players scored touchdowns. It was a total team effort by the Rockets, who travel to Blanchester in week nine. “It was a good win and it was good that everyone got to be a part of it,” said head coach Dave Brausch. “Some young guys got to play on a Friday night for the first time.” With a comfortable lead, Brausch was able to rest his starters late in the game. He said that eight or nine differ-

MARK CHALIFOUX/STAFF

Ben Hittner carries the ball against Winton Woods. Winton Woods beat Milford 48-17. ent players carried the ball. The Rockets played power football, rushing the ball on nearly every play. Quarterback Kenny Thompson rushed for one score and threw for another. Defensively, the Rockets dominated. Linebacker David Brausch led the way with two tackles for loss and a sack.

“We had a linebacker in their backfield most of the night,” said Coach Brausch. Brausch wants his team to continue to cut down on penalties and turnovers. The Rockets have a chance for another strong finish after a slow start to the season. Last year, they won three of their final four. They can improve on last

Goshen Warriors head coach Nick Inabnitt knew his team was talented and capable of winning each week, even after his team’s 0-2 start to the season. Goshen has turned it around in convincing fashion, winning six in a row. They are now in the driver’s seat of the SBCAmerican Division with one league game remaining. A win over Bethel-Tate Oct. 23 will secure the league championship. The 21-14 win over undefeated New Richmond on the road improved the Warriors to 62 on the season. “That was a good win for us,” said Inabnitt. “We didn’t play our best game and we still came out on top. We came through when we needed to.” Marcus Casey and David Prewitt rushed for touchdowns for the Warriors. New Richmond tied the game at 14 in the fourth quarter. Jamie Ashcraft connected with Matt Arnold for a 34-yard touchdown pass with just over six minutes remaining for the go-ahead score. The defense came up with a stop, and the offense was able to run out the clock for the Goshen win. “We made more plays when needed than they did,” said Inabnitt. “We hit some big pass plays in the second half.” The Lions defense forced Goshen into committing mistakes in the first half. Three fumbles and drivekilling penalties stalled the Warriors offense in the first half. They were able to overcome the mistakes and play some of their best football in the second half. “Our offensive line and our entire defense played a whale of a game,” said Inabnitt. “I’m really proud of our kids. We know we’ve got our work cut out for us against Bethel-Tate.”

End of season, end of era for Eagle golf

Careers end for Lady Eagle senior quartet By Anthony Amorini

aamorini@communitypress.com

The conclusion of the 2009 season coincided with the end of an era for Milford girls golf as a quartet of seniors took their final swings for the Eagles’ program. Milford seniors Jen Trame and Sydney Anderson ended their careers at the Division I District Championship finals Wednesday, Oct. 14, after advancing through first-round sectionals. Districts were hosted by Weatherwax Golf Course. Eagle senior starters Sarah Strunk and Courtney Tedrick ended their careers at sectionals Oct. 5. “It will be hard to see these four girls leave the

program,” Milford head coach Sandy Garrison said of the seniors. “I’ve known these girls a long time and we are really going to miss them.” After spending their “entire careers competing” with each other, Trame and Anderson finished with identical scores at districts in 41st place at 96 strokes, Garrison said. Both Trame and Anderson shot 46 on the front nine and 50 on the back nine to end their careers in a fitting tie at districts. “They ended their high school careers in a tie, they hugged and life was good,” Garrison said. “It was a cold day and you thought it was going to snow any minute, but they kept smiling.” At sectionals, Trame finished in seventh place at 81 strokes while advancing to districts. Anderson finished in 16th place at 88 strokes

while advancing. “(Trame and Anderson) set the bar very high for Milford golf,” Garrison said of her district qualifiers. “They have been very good role models for our younger girls.” Milford’s team took seventh place at districts with Strunk shooting a 102 and Tedrick shooting a 106. “They will be a tough act to follow,” Garrison said simply of her seniors. Looking forward, Garrison suspects freshman Ali Habermehl and sophomore Erin Mack will be cornerstones for the program in the years to come, she said. Both girls played for the varsity team this fall. Several other players also will make an immediate impact moving up from junior varsity to varsity including freshman Taylor Ulery and sophomore Nikki Colyer, Garrison said.

TONY MEALE/STAFF

Milford wins FAVC

Milford High School senior forward C.G. Bryant, right, finds a passing lane as Loveland sophomore Hannah Moloney, left, contests the action at Tiger Stadium Oct. 13. Milford defeated Loveland 4-0 to win its second straight FAVC-Buckeye championship. Bryant led the way with two goals. Milford senior defender Krista Adams fires a strike against Loveland as Tigers’ junior midfielder Autumn Oakes looks on. Adams finished with one goal and one assist. TONY MEALE/STAFF

A12

CJN-MMA

Sports & recreation

October 21, 2009

Cougars sweep UCC Volleyfest The UC Clermont Cougars hosted the inaugural UCC Volleyfest on Sept. 5 and turned the event into a successful venture. The Cougars swept both of their matches 3-0 to run their overall record to 5-1 on the season. UC Clermont opened play with Ohio UniversityLancaster – one of the top programs in the East Division of the Ohio Regional Campus Conference (ORCC)

and a team they had not faced in several years. “This match was added to the schedule to help gage where the Cougars stand in relation to the other half of the ORCC and to provide a good early test,” said Head Coach Joe Harpring. UC Clermont used strong net and floor defense to take the first two games 25-13 and 25-16. OU-Lancaster rebounded with some outstanding

defense and hustle of their own to make game three a thriller. Clermont eventually pulled out a 28-26 win on a match winning tip. In this contest, the Cougars racked up a total of 11 blocks and 48 digs to aid in the victory. In Clermont College’s second match of the day, Ohio State UniversityMansfield provided the opposition. The Mavericks were the second member of

the new Ohio Collegiate Athletic Conference (OCAC) Clermont has faced in 2009. The Cougar offense came to life in this contest. Six different hitters recorded a total of 32 kills in the 25-13, 25-9, 25-12 sweep. Clermont’s setters added 29 assists to go with nine service aces from the team. With the win, the Cougars have an early 2-0 record in the OCAC.

PROVIDED.

UC Clermont’s Kelly Koons keeps her eye on the ball during Volleyfest, Sept. 5.

Young McNick golfers gain experience By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com

Visit Cincinnati.Com/highschoolsports or search: high school sports

While you’re there, sign up for mobile alerts of the latest scores or text PREP to 513859

Enter the Ultimate High School Football Fan Sweepstakes! Visit Cincinnati.Com/ultimatefan and post your photo showing off your school spirit. Then in 500 characters or less tell us why you are the Ultimate Fan. For ten weeks, 5 photos will be randomly selected and the public will vote on that weeks winner. Weekly winners will receive a $25 gift card to Skyline Chili. All ten weekly winners will then be posted November 9-20, the public will vote and the Ultimate Fan will be crowned receiving a Skyline Chili tailgate party and a donation to their schools Athletic Department in their name courtesy of Skyline Chili.

No purchase necessary. Deadline to submit photos is 11/1/09. Visit Cincinnati.Com/ultimatefan for a complete list of rules.

FILE PHOTO

McNicholas golfer Lucy Frey was one of the standouts for the Rockets this season and qualified for the state tournament. Lamping were the No. 3 and No. 4 players and Sarah Berning and Annie Bloemer were the other two key contributors on the team. Corbett said he expects the team to be even better next season since all the girls will be returning. “They are excited about next year,” he said. “With Lucy’s success and everyone’s improvement, they are learning to fall in love with the game and that’s the key. If you love the game you practice more and because of the friendships on this team, I think they will play even more together during the spring and summer. It will make a huge difference next year.” Corbett said the improve-

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

Spiking in the sand

PROVIDED.

The fifth- and sixth-grade St. Louis sand volleyball team celebrates winning the St. Louis Sand Volleyball Tournament in August. The students played in a summer league at Cincinnati Sand Volleyball Club in Milford. In front are Ellie Wright, Connor Peed, Conn Gerrard, Molly Kidwell, Jenna Lawrence and Nicole Scott. In back are Meghan Koch, Addie Gerrard, Daria Hofmann, Cassidy Carstens, Blake Crowley, Luke Baker and Morgan Cox.

SIDELINES Coaches clinic

0000362587

Start a new one this season at Cincinnati.Com. ncinnati.Com. It’s the place to view all the action for your school and team. Get team news, schedules, scores and stats, photos and videos, and more. Only at Cincinnati.Com.

The McNicholas High School girls’ golf team lost several four-year players from the 2008 squad but still managed to produce a very strong season in 2009. “I was really happy with how the girls played,” head coach Willy Corbett said. McNick finished third in the sectional tournament and qualified for the district tournament, where the Rockets finished sixth, just two places out of qualifying for state. Junior Lucy Frey shot a 76 at the district tournament, good enough for second overall, and earned a spot in the state tournament as an individual. She missed qualifying for state by two strokes last year. “She puts in a lot of time and just loves the game of golf,” Corbett said. “I thought the experience from last year paid off and the confidence helped her a lot.” Corbett said it helps the team having a player who puts up low scores consistently, adding that Frey plays a leadership role for the Rockets as well. “She’s a natural leader and her personality carried over to the other girls. They all got along well. They are a special group of girls and they all cared for one another. Sometimes Lucy got a little more attention, but she never made it that way.” Frey leads the way for the Rockets, averaging a 40. Allison Hickman, a sophomore, was the team’s No. 2 player, averaging a 46. Junior Nicole Latreille and freshman Lauren

Archbishop Moeller High School is conducting the 18th annual Youth Basketball Coaches Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday Oct. 31, at the school. The clinic is designed for those who are coaching boys and girls in third grade through eighth grade. The cost is $30 for pre-registration

and $40 at the door, and include lunch, T-shirt, gift bags and door prizes. Discount for eight or more coaches from the same school is $20 per person. Send pre-registration checks to Moeller Basketball, c/o Dan Ragland, 9001 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242. Call 791-1680, ext. 1946, www.moeller.org.

VIEWPOINTS

Community Journal North Clermont

October 21, 2009

EDITORIALS

LETTERS

COLUMNS

Editor Theresa Herron | therron@communitypress.com | 248-7128

CH@TROOM

communitypress.com

A13

PRESS

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Vote Nov. 3

Note the times of special meetings the Goshen Township trustees have had recently. Are these odd meeting hours another attempt to accomplish their agenda? Why are “special meetings” called on days and at times when most residents cannot attend? According to Mr. Corcoran’s September article the temporary budget director he voted to hire for four months (at a salary of $26,000-plus) eliminated more than $50,000 in annual comp time expense while maintaining service levels. However, this person did not maintain service levels when cutting the comp time. Goshen now needs to depend on other communities for fire/EMS service. In addition, the budget director also wrote $3 million in grant awards, however, you can not spend grant money that has not been received. When is this “magical money” going to appear? I must applaud Trustee Jack Kuntz because he has the concerns of the Goshen Township citizens. I do believe Ray Autenrieb and Bob Hauserman would be a great asset as Goshen Township trustees because of their honesty and concern for the residents of Goshen. Please remember them Election Day, Nov. 3. Written on behalf of a group of citizens concerned about the future of Goshen. Jo-Ann Bonham Goshen Road Goshen Township

Vote for Corcoran, Risk

Finally we’ve had some political leadership in Goshen. Corcoran and Keeley have brought our town into the 21st century. Let’s re-cap the improvements they have made. • Required an operations budget with department head accountability. • Replaced the former clerk who couldn’t comply with the state auditor mandates. • Demanded the former fire chief present a budget. • Cut comp time for the fire/EMS budget while maintaining service. • Refused to return the fire/EMS levy to the ballot after its defeat. • Hired a part-time code enforcement officer to clean up the township. Now here comes their challengers: • Hausermann can’t seem to make a decision on his own. • Autenrieb can’t speak the truth to save his life. • Stokes, not sure if he can even handle the task of running a

township. • Risk, has been serving in the township for many years, willing to work with each trustee to make the best decision for our town. I don’t want my home town to go backwards. I will vote for the two best candidates I can think of that are capable of getting this huge task done. That is why Corcoran and Risk will have my vote. Christina Burns Parker Road Goshen

Congratulations candidates

The Goshen candidates night Sept. 29 was witnessed by only a handful of residents, perhaps 60 to 70 people. From that, in the trustee race, the various campaigns had their supporters. On the right was the Corcoran/Risk group. On the left, the Autenrieb/Hausermann/Stokes contingent. It was a lot like being seated at a wedding. “Are you here for the bride or groom?” It is unlikely 10 voters were convinced to change their mind. Regardless, congratulations to all the candidates. I believe the format should change in the future so voters can better understand the clear differences in positions. Good luck to all Nov. 3. As for the candidate responses, it seemed to me that the main difference between Corcoran/Risk and the Autenrieb/Hausermann group is that Corcoran/Risk clearly want no part of a tax increase and prefer to cut spending before a tax increase would be considered. They are also eager to clean up Goshen. The Challengers, Autenrieb/Hausermann/Stokes clearly represent an effort to increase taxes (as promised by Autenrieb’s campaign manager) and, while they say they favor cleaning up Goshen, they admit they don’t want to hire anyone to enforce the code. Jeff Corcoran Ohio 132 Goshen

Autenrieb uses dirty tricks

My remarks at Goshen’s candidate forum two weeks ago were clearly not intended to disparage our veterans in any way. They were merely a light-hearted comment on the challenges of raising a teenage daughter. Those in attendance laughed, related and understood the context in which it was intended. To suggest that I was making a serious comparison of raising a teenage daughter to fighting for our country is both absurd, disingenuous and another attempt by Autenrieb’s campaign supporters to keep from talking

about the real issues. My family has fought for our country since the Civil War. My father was in the military and both of my grandfathers fought in WWII. One flew in B17s over Germany and the other fought in the invasion of Normandy. I honor our veterans. I always have and always will. This is yet another attempt to deceive voters. And to manipulate the heart-strings of our veterans purely for political gain is completely disrespectful, inexcusable and utterly outrageous. Instead of talking about why he doesn’t want to clean up Goshen, Autenrieb continues to engage in dirty tricks to win votes. T.J. Corcoran Ohio 132 Goshen

additional tax revenue, but the social and financial burden of gambling is $3 for every $1 of tax revenue. 2. Other states that have committed gambling profits to fund education have ultimately pulled that funding to cover other budget shortfalls. 3. Years of research show that increased gambling opportunities lead to increased gambling addictions, which result in bankruptcy, crime, divorce, suicide and domestic violence. The social costs of casinos will far outweigh any potential economic benefits. On Nov. 3, please vote “no” on Issue 3 to stop gambling expansion. Sharon Dodds Pintail Court Miami Township

Power grab via Constitution

Goshen people dumb?

In an ambitious and multi-million dollar power grab, corporate agribusiness proponents are trying to write themselves into the Ohio constitution via Issue 2. Wellmeaning voters would do well to get behind the slick campaign that masquerades as an attempt to improve food safety and animal welfare. If approved, Issue 2 would amend the constitution to create a board of 13 politically-appointed individuals with power to determine regulations related to animal agriculture. It would not require any public input process. This could include decisions on issues such as the use of antibiotics and growth hormones, cloned animals, factory farm zoning regulations, etc. Their campaign tries to trick voters into thinking that Issue 2 will support safe, local food from small farmers. It does not mention the more than 200 factory farms owned and operated by corporations not likely interested in our health, family farms or the well being of animals before they are killed. We desperately need reform, but education, dialogue and the legislative process are needed. Don’t be fooled, Ohioans. Our well-being depends on it. Linda and Paul Davis English Creek Drive Union Township

Vote against Issue 3

I read with interest “Clermont Chamber endorses Issue 3” Oct. 14. It is unfortunate that people think allowing four casinos in Ohio will solve the state’s budget shortfall. The detriments of gambling expansion were not addressed in the article: 1. Casino supporters claim local economies will be boosted with

Goshen has accomplished very little even with the claimed endorsements Trustee T.J. Corcoran says he has in higher political positions. Goshen is not growing but falling behind our other neighboring townships. The trustees have been in office long enough and there is nothing concrete for me to see. I guess they could not find anything more important then horse trails, firing the fire chief or trying to push a tax levy under threat of cutting good people if not passed, like police and fire. Hopefully, in this next election the Goshen people will speak and elect new blood that will start getting things accomplished. We do not need trustees with special interests and political agenda’s to run this township. We need people that will restore our resident’s faith in their local government, listen to the people and follow the people’s requests. Goshen people are not dumb! Change is needed. Ken Klosterman Smith Road Goshen Township

History repeats itself

Being born, raised and living my entire life in Goshen qualifies me as a “Goshenite,” and I am proud of it. However, what I see with the Corcoran/Keeley “governing” of Goshen brings to mind another time. Growing up it was the Vanlandingham regime. It wasn’t much different than now. Back then, it wasn’t what you knew, but who you knew and what use you could be to them. Does anyone see any difference? My grand-

mother always said, “History repeats itself.” That describes what is happening in 2009. I don’t understand how departments must tighten their belts and be able to hire a fire chief for $25,000 more than the previous chief. Cut the comp time so we can pay a new chief? I must remember to ask if he lives within Goshen Township. I believed the Corcoran/Keeley slate was promising. Put on an emergency services levy, it fails, tighten the belts, fire the chief, and then hire a new chief for more money. Hmmmmm ... I wonder how soon we’ll face another levy? Please be careful who you vote for in November. We have one non-partial, reasonable, intelligent trustee. Now we need two more. Please vote. Mary Tom Maphet Goshen Road Goshen

Fiscally conservative?

It appears Mr. Grosnickle and Mr. Wilson are running as being fiscally conservative. They seem to have forgotten about the thousand wasted on the Wayne Township Police Department and continuing it for months after voters rejected it – or money used from the general fund to run the public safety levy and given back in February after they found it was not permitted. Have they forgotten how they snubbed voters on many occasions? During these trying economic times when Wayne Township residents are struggling and county and state employees are under a wage freeze, Mr. Wilson as fire department liaison, brought before the board a request for a $10,500 (plus perks) pay increase for the fire chief and approved it on the spot. Thus every employee of the township received raises. I’m not against a raise, just excessive ones. Mr. Wilson mentioned the cemetery maintenance: He knows it’s cheaper to hire it out not to mention how much better it looks. And Mr. Grosnickle know the state has the say concerning Stonelick State Park not Wayne Township and they don’t even have the money to cut the grass, volunteers do it. Does this sound like fiscallyconservative candidates? Rebecca Moore Ohio 131 Wayne Township

Statement disturbing

As a Goshen resident I was appalled by the statement made by T.J. Corcoran, the incumbent

Letters continued A14

Mantel can handle Wayne Twp. challenges Wayne Township has seen many ups and downs in it’s almost 200-year history. Which will it be this year? For Wayne Township to be able to deliver essential governmental services in these trying economic times, it will take proven and experienced leadership. Just as our households are forced to do more with less, so too are our local governments. Tax revenues cannot be expected to continue to rise. I believe I have the most qualified credentials to earn your vote as your next Wayne Township trustee. My full-time employment as service director for a neighboring township deals daily with issues such as roads and right-of-

way, cemeteries, equipment purchase and repair, building construction and maintenance, budgets and personnel. I also work closely with other professionals in legal counsel, public safety, and township and county administration. I feel all of this experience is directly transferable to the needs of Wayne Township. I am often asked why I want to be a township trustee. Honestly, I find I truly enjoy being a public servant. I look forward to going to work each day. I have been blessed with the ability to give back to my community and therefore I feel I have the responsibility to do so. Some may think I am a new face in the area, but I have

deep roots. I have been privileged to live here for more than 31 years, almost my entire life and have ancestors dating back to the 1800s in three different Wayne Township cemeteries. Married for more than 21 years, my wife and I have chosen to raise our three daughters in Wayne Township where we enjoy the rural atmosphere. I want to retain this lifestyle for my family and all families in Wayne Township. Other candidates may try to impress you with their years as a township trustee, but I would point out that these were often years of conflict and confusion, resulting in lawsuits and wasted tax dollars. Part of knowing what

to do, is knowing what not to do. Wayne Township is not an island. It is a subdivision of county, state and federal jurisdictions. One phone call or e-mail to the right contact can often solve a problem in a quick and efficient manner. Wayne Township had some good news recently and I thank and congratulate Fire Chief Dave Moulden for successfully securing an $820,000 federal grant for a new fire station. While not to diminish this major accomplishment, now the real work begins. I believe I am the only candidate who has considerable experience in grant administration, scheduling and budget control, bid bonds and contracts, building permits

A publication of NORTH CLERMONT

Your Community Press newspaper serving Goshen Township, Jackson Township, Newtonsville, Owensville, Stonelick Township, Wayne Township E-mail:clermont@communitypress.com

Community Journal Editor . .Theresa L. Herron therron@communitypress.com . . . . . . . .248-7128

and inspections, prevailing wage compliance monitoring, and real m u d - o n - y o u r - Mike Mantel boots construcCommunity tion management experience. I also Press Guest fully support Columnist Moulden’s intent to keep fire and ambulance service in Newtonsville. I solicit your vote Nov. 3. For specific details of what I plan to accomplish as township trustee visit www.mikemantel.com or call 625-0522. Mike Mantel is a candidate for Wayne Township trustee. He lives on Newtonsville Road.

A WORLD OF DIFFERENT VOICES

Office hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday | See page A2 for additional contact information. 248-8600 | 394 Wards Corner Road, Loveland, Ohio 45140 | e-mail clermont@communitypress.com | Web site: www.communitypress.com Web site: communitypress.com

A14

Community Journal North Clermont

October 21, 2009

Viewpoints

Autenrieb for Goshen Township trustee As a Goshen resident since 1997, I have come to know many people in this community and tried to take an active part in community life. I would like to share a little of my background. I served more than 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, been a police officer, captain of a volunteer fire department and rescue squad and a state veteran service officer-in-charge of eight counties in North Carolina. I am the founding president of the Vietnam Veterans of America in eastern North Carolina. I own my own business in Goshen and am the current president of the Goshen Chamber of Commerce. For the past three years,

I have attended the trustee meetings. The primary responsibility of a Ray trustee is to the Autenrieb represent people. It is Community the duty of a Press trustee to Guest hire a qualiadminisColumnist fied trator to oversee township operations, to approve the budget, make appointments to various boards and approve hiring, and in some cases, firing of employees. As a trustee I will listen to the public’s concerns and do my best to

assure funds are used properly. I want to restore faith in our local government. Safety service is one of my major concerns. Currently, seven fire/EMS personnel must be on duty at all times. There is a minimum requirement of four personnel on a fire truck when it leaves the station. In the case of an automobile crash with injuries, the first responder is sent with one of our personnel. That would be followed by an ambulance with two personnel and the fire truck with four. However, that is only if no one called in sick and we actually have seven on duty. If another emergency comes in, we are forced to rely another com-

munity, if available. In 2008, I was appointed by T.J. Corcoran as chairman of the safety services levy committee. After the levy failed in August, I received an e-mail from T.J.’s father, Jeff Corcoran, stating we needed to get it passed in November. We were told by the current trustees that if a levy was not passed, they would have to let safety services personnel go in 2009. That is one of the reasons I so strongly supported, at that time, putting the levy back on the ballot. Now I feel we can hold the budget down without being understaffed. After all, if we can afford to purchase real estate, hire a temporary budget director

and a part-time additional, zoning inspector, plus, add $25,000 to the fire chief’s starting salary, why should we need a levy?? My entire adult life has been spent serving my country and my community. I believe that we, the residents of Goshen, have not been properly served or represented by two of our elected trustees for the past four years. I am asking for your support and your vote Nov. 3 and in return I pledge to serve our community with honesty and integrity. Ray Autenrieb is a candidate for Goshen Township Trustee. He lives on Valley Lane in Goshen.

Conrad for municipal Clerk of Courts Over three-fourths of $1 million is a luxury that the Clermont County citizens and taxpayers can not afford for an additional clerk of court. About $780,000 is the salary (plus perks) over the six-year term that we are being taxed to fund an additional/redundant administrative elected office. This is during an economic time in this county when the employees that do the day-to-day work are being asked to take time off without pay. My opponent believes that running our county with only one elected clerk of courts is nonsense. That is understandable for him because he is protecting his

job and he is not taking time off without pay. His salary and perks are guaranbecause Gregg teed he is elected. Conrad Up to six Community years ago Press our county well Guest worked with only Columnist one elected clerk of courts and one assistant clerk that was not elected. We know it worked because my opponent was that assistant (with a salary of $68,000). He stated that much in the “Journal” in the

Oct. 7 issue. It has been written that in 2003 the clerk of common pleas (who was my opponent’s boss at the time), the county commissioners (I believe with a 2 to 1 vote, Mary Walker and Bob Proud voting in favor), the municipal judges (one of which stated to me that he was never asked about the office) and the Ohio General Assembly (Rep. Jean Schmidt, former party chair, took the issue to Columbus where it was added to H.B. 159) reviewed the facts and determined it was best for our county. That review to me seems to be a bit skewed. I guess it is in how you

look at things when you determine what is best. I still believe that this elected office is redundant. It can be successfully accomplished with an assistant clerk rather than another elected official. My plan for the office is simple; first and for most, maintain the integrity of the office by securing the entrusted records and make them available in a timely manner to those that must use them. Second, work to put the two clerk of courts offices back together and try to have this accomplished in the first four years of the term. Lastly and just as important to all working county

employees and taxpayers, I will return 20 percent of my salary. If the employees are asked to give back through furloughs and pay cuts then I believe elected officials should share in the same discomfort. I believe you the voter understand what I am saying and will support this effort with your vote in November for Gregg Conrad. For more information go to www.greggconrad.com. Gregg Conrad is a candidate for clerk of courts, municipal court. He lives on Locust Lake in Pierce Township.

Ohio should consider no more income tax Two years ago, I cosponsored a bill (HB 534) to eliminate the Ohio State Income Tax over a period of 10 years. Several journalists wrote that it was merely a publicity stunt, that it was impossible for the State of Ohio to simply do away with a major source of income. However, it seemed to have been forgotten that Ohio’s income tax originated a scant 35 years ago under Democratic Governor John J. Gilligan. HB 534 was introduced late in the GA and failed to get so much as a single hearing. I stood firm that this concept was not a publicity stunt but rather a rational path for economic recovery of a stagnating Ohio. A couple of weeks ago, I took a few days for a trip to Atlanta to attend the America Legislative Exchange Council’s annual conference. At this event, more than 1,600 legislators from around the country (and a few from other nations) met to discuss policy solutions with experts in various industries, in both the public and the private sectors. This particular conference tends

to attract fiscal and social conservative speakers and legislators. For four I sat Joe Uecker days spellbound Community by speaker Press after speaker Guest d i s c u s s i n g issues Columnist policy ranging from healthcare (duh – the most talked about topic these days) to medical innovation. Even the highest of controversial topics such as the politics of climate change were given much time for updating with new and recent information on the subject. Perhaps most interesting to me were the discussions on economics relative to job growth and recovery. In today’s economic climate, almost everyone has a relative or close friend who has either lost their job or has in some way been adversely affected in the job market. My family has not been spared. As they say “it’s all about timing”... now is an incredibly tough time

to have just graduated from college and enter the professional job market for the first time as one of my sons has realized. To repeat the phrase coined in a presidential election cycle many years ago, “It’s all about the economy.” At the conference, I most enjoyed listening to two world-renowned economists, Arthur Laffer and Stephen Moore (no relation to the fiction producer Michael Moore). To try to summarize in a few hundred words the information they delivered would simply be impossible but I will strain the essence into a few paragraphs. Anyone who took an economics course had to study the Laffer Curve which states basically that as tax rates increase, tax revenue collected by the government also increases but only to a certain point. It shows that tax rates increasing after a certain point would cause people not to work as hard or not at all, thereby reducing tax revenue. Eventually, if tax rates reached 100 percent (the far right of the curve), then all

people would choose not to work because everything they earned would go to the government. Sounds stunningly obvious – right? Did you know that many of the southern states are doing relatively well economically? They have jobs and steady incomes. I read recently in the Wall Street Journal that states with no income tax created 89 percent more jobs and 32 percent faster personal income growth than high-tax states. So if you are deciding to start a business, where would you rather start it? In a state with a high tax rate or one with a low tax rate? Again, sounds stunningly simply. Four years ago during my very first General Assembly, I voted in favor of House Bill 66 that totally revamped Ohio’s business taxation and at the same time reduced everyone’s personal income tax by 21 percent. This allows businesses to reinvest in their companies without being penalized for their successes with higher taxes. Merely revamping a failed system of taxation that existed for

more than 60 years is not the same as eliminating a state income tax altogether ... but it is a start. I hope this shows what high importance I place on implementing tax policies that encourage business growth to create more jobs and get Ohioans back to work. As a side note, Republican candidate for Governor, John Kasich is the only candidate that is advocating the elimination of Ohio’s income tax as a way to get back on track. He deserves to be listened to. If you have any thoughts on the matter that you would like to share, please feel free to call or send me an e-mail with your comments to Joe@JoeUecker.com. Joe Uecker is the State Representative for Ohio’s 66th House District representing the Townships of Batavia, Goshen, Miami, and Union as well as the Villages of Amelia and Batavia and the Cities of Loveland and Milford. Joe can be reached at his State Office in Columbus at (614)466-8134 or locally at 5320912 or e-mail a response to: Joe@JoeUecker.com.

CH@TROOM Last week’s question

Should the federal government’s incentive program for new home buyers be extended? Why or why not? “I think so. It could revitalize our economy by moving the inventory of unsold homes. It is a boost to the construction industry and will put more unemployed builders back to work. I have a friend who is a plasterer by trade and has only had four new homes to work on compared to the 25 or 30 he normally does in a year.” Duke “Before we start random programs to help ‘select’ persons buy a new home or stay in their home, we need to take a step back and look at what incentives would really start the economy moving. There are not enough people with jobs; therefore not enough homes can be purchased to make a substantial impact on the economy. Maybe we should look at keeping jobs in the U.S. and stop sending jobs to Mexico, Guatamala, Honduras, China, etc. ... keeping jobs here would spike the economy and we would not need to spend money to make money!” Florence “I feel that it should be extended with additional emphasis on qualifications. It’s probably the only way some buyers will be able to afford a home of their own.” B.N. “No, If a person can not save enough money for a down payment on a house why should they be taking some of my money to buy a home.” L.S. “It should not be extended. As that past year has taught us, people need to learn to save for what they buy and not just spend, spend, spend. The government is already trillions of dollars in debt – and we who saved and didn’t overspend are the ones paying for it. I’m tired of the giveaways!” D.H.

This week’s question Should local governments consider consolidating services to lower costs? If so, which services? Every week The North Clermont Community Journal asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answer to clermont@communitypress.co m with Chatroom in the subject line.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR From A13 candidate for trustee of Goshen Township. At a public forum to introduce the candidates, Corcoran made the blatant comment that raising a teenage daughter was equal to serving two tours in Vietnam. This derogatory remark was made after candidate Ray Autenrieb told of his two tour of duty in Vietnam. As a former service-

man stationed in Southeast Asia this innuendo disturbed me greatly. I challenge him to make that same statement to the families whose loved one’s names are inscribed on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. Tell that to our country’s Gold Star Mothers. It’s time for Goshen citizens to remove this puppet from office of trustee and

silence his ventriloquist daddy. I firmly believe that our citizens deserve a better local government then they have had in the past four years. Rick Rhoades Rollaway Drive Goshen Township

They ignore Goshen voters

T.J., if you are going to

keep sending out flyers trying to discredit everyone who opposes you, then you might as well start your own newspaper. It is so upsetting how you skew every comment you publish by mentioning only half of someone’s statement to try and make you look like the good guy and the person you are trying to discredit look like the bad guy. Yes, I did keep my prom-

ise to campaign against you. What promise have you kept? The levy steering committee of more than 20 members gave up their entire summer trying to save the safety services departments from the cuts you promised would have to happen in 2009. We did not want anyone cut and that is why we wanted the levy put back on the November ballot. Are you

now telling the residents that the need for a levy was just a lie? You cannot play games with the residents of Goshen Township and not have your credibility questioned. I want a trustee I can trust. I do not want to continue living in “Corcoranville.” Ric Van Lieu Ohio 132 Goshen

PRESS

We d n e s d a y, O c t o b e r 2 1 , 2 0 0 9

PEOPLE

IDEAS

RECIPES

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

KELLIE GEIST/STAFF

Toomey Natural Foods Manager Linda Klinger, left, and owner Mimi Toomey spend a lot of time at the shop making sure each customer is taking the right products and is happy with the results.

Toomey Natural Foods store celebrates 35 years in Milford By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

Organics, supplements and herbs are pretty common today, but when Toomey Natural Foods opened in 1974, the market was a little different. “My husband (Pat Toomey) got into this before it was popular,” owner Mimi Toomey said. “I remember him telling me that he had negative days in the beginning. He could take something back and that would be the only transaction for the day.” Mimi joined Pat Toomey in marriage and business ownership about 18 years ago. Mimi took the reins after Pat died in March. The shop sells organic foods, herbs, supplements, vitamins, homeopathic remedies and items for specific allergies, such as wheat-free and gluten-free products. “(Toomey Natural Foods) was his baby, but I’ve always been interested in herbs, supplements and living that kind of lifestyle, so it’s a good fit for me, too,” Mimi said. “I love this place just as much as he did.” Toomey Natural Foods officially celebrated its 35th anniversary Saturday, Oct. 10, with a big sale, giveaways and food samplings. Mimi said they will have additional giveaways and samplings every Saturday in October. Manager Linda Klinger thinks the business’ 35 years of success is because of the one-on-one service.

“We try to educate our customers because there’s not one answer for everyone who walks in the door. Everyone has different needs depending on their health,” Klinger said. Klinger said the Toomey Natural Foods staff will work with each person on an individual basis to make sure they are using the right products. “If a product is not right for the customer, we’d just rather they not buy it,” she said. And the store isn’t selling just any old products, they’ve been selling their own line of Toomey supplements for more than 30 years. Jeff Lykins, a personal friend of Pat Toomey and a 20-year customer of Toomey Natural Foods said the key is in the staff. “They are able, with their knowledge and experience, to help us understand what we should be doing to make up for not getting the (vitamins and minerals) we need ... They’ve always been a good source of advise on health issues,” Lykins said. “It’s just a great place and they’re great people and members of the community.” Looking back on the last 18 years she’s been with the business, Mimi is thankful for the community’s help. “I honestly just want to thank everybody for the support, especially in the last year. We certainly appreciate it and will continue to give back to the community,” Mimi said.

THINGS TO DO Walk, run for cancer

Miami Athletic Club & Wellness Center is hosting the 5K walk/run for breast cancer at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the center, 930 Lila Ave. in Milford. Registration is at 8 a.m. Participants receive free T-shirt. Proceeds to benefit Susan G. Komen Foundation. The cost is $10 and registration is required. Call 8310006 or visit www.MiamiAthleticClub.org.

Pitch in

Granny’s Garden School is hosting the community service weekend from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25, at Loveland Primary/Elementary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. Help prepare gardens for winter. Lunch is provided.

Bring garden gloves. The event is open to all ages and is in conjunction with Make a Difference Day. Registration is required. Call 324-2873.

Grassy Run program

Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods is hosting the Grassy Run program from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the center, 4949 Tealtown Road in Union Township. The event features children’s crafts, open-fire cooking, quilting, looming, candlemaking and more. Admission is $5, $1 for ages 3 to 12, free for members. Call 831-1711.

KELLIE GEIST/STAFF

The cheetah is the fastest land mammal, running at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour with strides of about 20 feet. Sarah, an 8-year-old Cincinnati Zoo cheetah demostrates her speed at a race to break the world speed record Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Mast Farm.

Miami Twp. farm is home to Cincinnati Zoo cheetahs

By Mary Dannemiller

mdannemiller@communitypress.com

When a cheetah from the Cincinnati Zoo shattered a world record in September, she didn’t do it at the zoo or on a track. Instead, the record was broken at Mast Farm in Miami Township. The farm, an 108-acre-tract of land donated by John and Anna Mast more than 20 years ago, is home to the zoo’s off-site breeding facility. It is not open to the public. Since 2003, 20 cheetah cubs have been born in Miami Township, said Dave Jenike, vice president and chief operating officer of the Cincinnati Zoo. “Some animals breed very well in the zoo, but cheetahs typically don’t breed well in captivity and do much better in these off-site breeding facilities with more cats on the ground and with more behavioral options that the cats can choose from,” he said. The site is part of the Species Survival Plan network, which plans the way zoos in North America work collectively by coordinating conservation efforts and research programs, Jenike said. “SSP manages the population,” he said. “We have four or five females out at the farm now that are waiting to be placed so SSP will help us place those animals in other zoos.” While most of the cheetahs at Mast are sent to zoos throughout North America, occasionally the cats are hand raised at the farm and become part of the Cincinnati Zoo’s Cat Ambassador program, Jenike said. Sarah, the 8-year-old cheetah who broke the world record in September, is one of the Cat Ambassadors. “It’s not just about breeding and management of the population, it’s about conservation education” Jenike said. “In the Cat Ambassador program, we take cheetahs to schools and we also have the live running displays here at the zoo.” The farm has a permanent fulltime staff and one full-time keeper who lives on the property to help care for the cheetahs and other animals at the site. Last year, the site was home to several Andean condors who were later released in Colombia. “The cheetah is the biggest example of how we use it, but we also use

it as a staging area for animals that will be released into the wild,” Jenike said. “It’s a site that can serve other purposes and we do have some endangered cranes and birds out there now, but the breeding there is mainly cheetahs.” Miami Township Trustee Mary Makley Wolff was surprised to learn there is a cheetah breeding facility in her backyard and said as long as the facility is safe, it is an asset to the township. “It shows that we have a good blend of residential business and then obviously the tracts of land that are large enough to accommodate something as wild as cheetah breeding,” she said. “In Miami Township, you can go to Meijer or you can get a cheetah if you need one for your zoo.” Residents should not worry about the cats escaping the complex and strict measures are put in place to ensure the safety of the animals and the public, Jenike said. “The same measures we take at the Cincinnati Zoo are taken at the farm,” he said. “It meets or exceeds every standard we have here at the zoo with double fences and everything else you would expect from an accredited zoological society.” Jenike said the Mast family’s gift has had a lasting impact on the Cincinnati Zoo. “This is a gift that ... has become an essential part of our cheetah program so we’re very thankful to the Mast family for their forward thinking that this piece of land could be something that benefits the zoo in the future,” he said. The cheetahs currently are on display at the Cincinnati Zoo and will run at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. during the zoo’s Hallzooween event, in which children 12 years old and younger are invited to trick-or-treat throughout the zoo.

Mast Farm

PROVIDED

KELLIE GEIST/STAFF

On her second run of the day, Sarah set a new world speed record for the fastest land mammals. She ran 100 meters in 6.13 seconds.

Jungle cat breaks world speed record By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

One of Cincinnati’s own has claimed a world record, and she did it right here in Clermont County. Sarah, an 8-year-old cheetah from the Cincinnati Zoo, set the world record for the fastest land mammal by running 100 meters in 6.13 seconds at Mast Farm in Miami Township. Mast Farm is the zoo’s regional breeding facility for cheetahs. “I think it’s fair to say that this is the all-time great day in cheetah racing,” said Thane Maynard, director of The Cincinnati Zoo. “It’s fun to see her race so fast.” Sarah ran three times Wednesday, Sept. 9, to claim the world record. Her first run broke the record of 6.19 seconds with 6.16 seconds and her second run was even faster at 6.13 seconds. She ran the 100 meters in 6.33 seconds on her third run. Sarah is a member of the Cat Ambassador Program at the Cincinnati Zoo, which has a companion program in Cape Town South Africa. Sarah is the second cheetah from The Cincinnati Zoo to hold the world speed record. Moya, another cheetah from the Cincinnati Zoo, ran 100 meters in 6.6 seconds in 2000. Cheetah, an African cat about the size of a small leopard, can run about 70 miles per hour.

Share your events Go to communitypress.com and click on Share! to get your event into the Community Journal or the Milford-Miami Advertiser.

KELLIE GEIST/STAFF

Sarah, an 8-year-old cheetah from the Cincinnati Zoo, chases a lure while attempting to break the world speed record for a land mammal at Mast Farm in Miami Township.

Cat Ambassador Program Founder Cathryn Hilker opens Sarah’s crate and sets her off to run 100 meters.

CJN-MMA

October 21, 2009

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

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 - 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.

RECREATION

Wii Fantasy Gaming Night, 3:30 p.m. Owensville Branch Library, 2548 U.S. 50, Celebrate Teen Read Week with fantasy games on the Wii and discussion of fantasy reads. Free. Registration required. 7326084; www.clermontlibrary.org. Owensville.

SHOPPING

Used Book Fair, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Milford-Miami Township Branch Library, 1099 Ohio 131, Books, children’s books, audio visual materials, puzzles and more. Benefits MilfordMiami Township Branch Library. 248-0700. Milford. Bird Seed Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Includes black oil seed, bluebird nuggets, no-mess mix, peanuts, safflower seed, suet and thistle seed. Also bird houses, bird feeders and pole systems. Included with admission: Free Monday; $3 adult, $1 ages 3-12 Tuesday-Friday; $5 adult, $1 ages 312 Saturday-Sunday; free for members. 831-1711. Union Township. F R I D A Y, O C T . 2 3

CRAFT SHOWS

Contemporary Quilt and Fiber Artists Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Fiber arts, including quilting, weaving, embroidery, rug hooking, doll making, wearable art, knitting, beading and crochet. Meet artists and view demonstrations. Benefits Cincinnati Nature Center. Free. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

FARMERS MARKET

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

FOOD & DRINK

United Methodist Men’s Spaghetti Dinner, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Goshen United Methodist Church, 6710 Goshen Road. Benefits Goshen United Methodist church projects.Donations accepted. 722-2541. Goshen. 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 cole slaw and French fries. Carryout available.$6 and up. Presented by Ladies Auxiliary Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562. 575-2102. Milford.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Scary Knight Tours, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Loveland Castle, 12025 Shore Road. Haunted castle and Scary Garden area. Benefits Historic Loveland Castle. $8; parking $1 per vehicle. 683-4686; www.lovelandcastle.com. Symmes Township.

MUSEUMS

Children’s Vintage Books Display, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Promont House Museum, 906 Main St. Collection of early children‚Äôs 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

Animals of Halloween Fall Night Hike, 6:30 p.m. Sycamore Park, 4200 Ohio 132, Cats, bats, owls and spiders. Learn the truth about creatures of Halloween and follow naturalist on spooky family friendly night hike. Free. Presented by Clermont County Park District. 876-9013; www.parks.clermontcountyohio.gov. Batavia.

For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com. Teen Pumpkin Decorating Contest, 2 p.m. Loveland Branch Library, 649 LovelandMadeira Road. Turn in entries by Oct. 24 or decorate at the library. No cutting, piercing or puncturing the pumpkin. Maximum size: 8 inches. Pumpkins provided by request. Ages 12-18. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4476. Loveland.

NATURE

ON STAGE - THEATER

Frankenstein’s Guests, 7:30 p.m. Clermont Inn, 180 E. Main St. Halloween comedy. Includes dinner. $30. Reservations required. Presented by The Clermont Inn Players. 7322174; www.clermontinn.dine.com. Batavia.

Bird Walk, 8 a.m. With Steve Bobonick. 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. 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.

SHOPPING

ON STAGE - THEATER

Used Book Fair, noon-5 p.m. Milford-Miami Township Branch Library, 248-0700. Milford. Bird Seed Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, Included with admission: Free Monday; $3 adult, $1 ages 3-12 Tuesday-Friday; $5 adult, $1 ages 312 Saturday-Sunday; free for members. 831-1711. Union Township. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 2 4

CRAFT SHOWS Contemporary Quilt and Fiber Artists Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, Free. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township. FARMERS MARKET

Ohio Valley Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Milford Shopping Center, 1025 Lila Ave. Group of local growers sell fruits, vegetables, honey, potted flowers, cut flowers, herbs, seasonal decorations and more. Severe weather may shorten market times. Presented by Ohio Valley Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association. 633-5218; http://milfordfarmersmarket.com. Milford. Shaw Farms Produce, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Shaw Farms Produce, 5752022. Miami Township. Batavia Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Batavia Township,, Main and Depot streets. Vegetables, fruits and eggs. 876-2418. Batavia.

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.

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

RECREATION

5K Walk/Run for Breast Cancer, 9 a.m. Miami Athletic Club & Wellness Center, 930 Lila Ave. Registration 8 a.m. Participants receive free Tshirt. Benefits Susan G. Komen Foundation ofGreater Cincinnati. $10. Registration required. 831-0006; www.MiamiAthleticClub.org. Milford. Wii Play!, 1 p.m. Goshen Branch Library, 6678 Ohio 132, For teens. Free. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 722-1221; www.clermontlibrary.org. Goshen.

SHOPPING

Used Book Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Milford-Miami Township Branch Library, 248-0700. Milford. Bird Seed Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, Included with admission: Free Monday; $3 adult, $1 ages 3-12 Tuesday-Friday; $5 adult, $1 ages 312 Saturday-Sunday; free for members. 831-1711. Union Township. S U N D A Y, O C T . 2 5

CRAFT SHOWS

Contemporary Quilt and Fiber Artists Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, Free. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

EXERCISE CLASSES

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

FARMERS MARKET

Blooms and Berries Farm Market, 11 a.m.5 p.m. Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 6979173. Loveland. Shaw Farms Produce, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Shaw Farms Produce, 575-2022. Miami Township.

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. Harvest Festival, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Christ Presbyterian Church, 5657 Pleasant View Drive. Face painting, jewelry making, pumpkin decorating, games and trick or treating in the parking lot. Ages 1-12. Family friendly. Free. 831-9100. Milford.

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.

NATURE

PROVIDED

You can find all kinds of creepy creatures aboard the USS Nightmare in Newport. The haunted boat features three levels and 40 horrifying areas. It is open through Nov. 1, from 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $16 or $20 for faster entry. A special lighter and brighter kids matinee is this Sunday from 4-6 p.m. Tickets for the matinee are $6. To tour the boat or to find out more information, visit www.ussnightmare.com. The tour itself lasts 40 minutes. The USS Nightmare is located at 101 Riverboat Row on the BB Riverboats Newport Landing.

Fall Colors Hike, 1 p.m. Sycamore Park, 4200 Ohio 132, Explore 158 acres of Sycamore Park and new Wilson Nature Preserve while searching for fall color in flowers, foliage, fungus and more. Free. 876-9013; www.parks.clermontcountyohio.gov. Batavia. Grassy Run Program, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Children’s crafts, open-fire cooking, quilting, looming, candle-making and more. $5, $1 ages 3-12; free for members. 831-1711. Union Township.

PUBLIC HOURS

Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, $3. 6835692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland.

PROVIDED.

KennelResorts is hosting “HOWLoween Parade and Party” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at KennelResorts, 5825 Meadowview Drive, Miami Township. The parade begins at 2 p.m. The event is a K-9 costume party. It also includes prizes and treats. All dogs must be leashed. It is family-friendly and free. Call 831-7297 or visit www.kennelresorts.com.

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

Zen Retreats, 6 p.m. Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road. With AMA Samy, S.J. Meals included. $70$450. Reservations required. 683-2340; www.grailville.org. Loveland.

SHOPPING

Bird Seed Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, Included with admission: Free Monday; $3 adult, $1 ages 3-12 Tuesday-Friday; $5 adult, $1 ages 3-12 Saturday-Sunday; free for members. 8311711. Union Township.

VOLUNTEER EVENTS

Community Service Weekend, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Loveland Primary/Elementary School, Registration required. 324-2873. Loveland. M O N D A Y, O C T . 2 6

CIVIC

Rep. Joe Uecker Office Hours, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Miami Township Civic Center, 6101 Meijer Drive. Trustee Room. Discuss issues and concerns. 614-466-8134; http://www.joeuecker.com/. Miami Township.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Anime Club, 6 p.m. Owensville Branch Library, 2548 U.S. 50, Teens watch and discuss anime. Snacks provided. Free. Registration required. 732-6084. Owensville.

LITERARY - LIBRARIES

Go Batty!, 6 p.m. Doris Wood Branch Library, 180 S. Third St. Costume contest, stories, crafts and games. Ages -1-5. Free. Registration required. 732-2128. Batavia.

PUBLIC HOURS

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.

About calendar

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.

SHOPPING

EXERCISE CLASSES

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

FARMERS MARKET

Ohio Valley Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Market, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Milford Shopping Center, 633-5218; http://milfordfarmersmarket.com. Milford. Shaw Farms Produce, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Shaw Farms Produce, 575-2022. Miami Township.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Story Time, 10:30 a.m. MilfordMiami Township Branch Library, 1099 Ohio 131, Stories, dance and crafts. All ages. Free. Registration required. 248-0700; www.clermontlibrary.org. Milford.

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

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

WAVE, 6 p.m. Milford First United Methodist Church, 541 Main St. Wednesdays Are Very Extraordinary. No church service attached, no reservations needed. All welcome. Family friendly meals. Free; donations accepted. 831-5500; www.milfordfirsumc.org. Milford.

SHOPPING

EXERCISE CLASSES

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

FARMERS MARKET

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

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Summit Lake. $40. 20 Brix, 101 Main St. Paired with food. Reservations required. 831-2749; www.20brix.com. Milford.

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

PROVIDED

The Cincinnati Cyclones kick off their season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, against the Wheeling Nailers, at the U.S. Bank Arena. There will be a North Division banner raising ceremony. Tickets are $12 or $24.50, front row. Visit www.usbankarena.com.

Life

CJN-MMA

October 21, 2009

We can close the door to what we want Too often we are our own worst enemy. We badly want or need something, yet behave in such a way that we diminish our chances of getting it. For example: we’re lonely and look for a friend or someone to love us. And voila, we meet a likeable person who shows some interest in us. And what is our reaction? We desperately cling to them, phone or text message them 10 times a day, or express jealousy if they have other friends. Unless they’re equally obtuse, they’ll soon leave. We drive them away by giving them reason to fear suffocation, or that they’ll lose themselves in the black hole of our needs. On the other hand, we might close the door by exhibiting the

opposite behavior. We are lonely and looking, but portray a selfsufficiency, gruffness or coolness that says in unspoken words, “Me, need someFather Lou one? No way! Guntzelman Needing is only weaklings.” Perspectives for Once again, the other person goes away. Who wants to stand before a closed door? Multiply those situations in various scenarios and we way get a picture of many people’s lives. There are sales-people who want to make a sale and become pushy or turn into a leach; parents who yearn for more time with their

adult children yet engender guilt trips when then come; clergy who encourage church attendance, yet constantly preach fear and treat attendees as children. If we are door-closers, how do we counter our tendency to be one? Of course, the first step is to “know yourself” – as the early Greeks were wise enough to realize. We must honestly analyze our own behavior and realistically examine our words, actions and attitudes. Are we aware of our choice of words or implied impressions, and the result they have on others? Can we detect our possessive, arrogant or insulting manner of acting or speaking? Step two. We need to become students of human nature. It doesn’t take a Mensa Society IQ to rec-

human nature. Perhaps I’ve quoted her words too often, but I really feel Lily Tomlin expressed a great truth when she said, “We’re all in this together, by ourselves!” Our children are not children any longer; a customer is profit, a salesperson is overhead; parishioners are fellow-seekers, and clergy are not gods with thunderbolts; and a person seeking love and understanding, well, that’s all of us.

ognize the basic dynamics of our shared humanness. One of the most precious things we all need and hope for is expressed by the clinical term empathic resonance. You and I are yearning for someone who genuinely “resonates” with us – who will understand us and recognize how we may feel in the circumstances of life. We are not asking that someone always agree with us, but that there is a genuine connection of their person with “my” person. What a satisfaction it is when someone stands in my shoes for a moment. That indicates a door is open. We tend not to shut as many doors when we remember and sense that though we are unique, there is still a solidarity within our

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.

Ballerinas take the big stage Nurses needed for clinics

PROVIDED.

Clermont County dancers will perform in the Cincinnati Ballet’s “The Nutcracker.” They are Breanna Ferguson, Mikaela Vaughn and Rachel Sharpless. like to be known as ‘The Fun Place to Learn,’ but these girls also take it pretty seriously. They are dedicated to dance.” Dance Etc., in business since 1996, hosts a staff of very talented teachers, including professional dancers from the Cincinnati

Ballet Company, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, etc. The girls can be seen performing in the Nutcracker from Dec. 17 through Dec. 27 at the Aronoff Center. For class information, contact Dance Etc. at 5761400.

Do You Have Back Pain, Neck Pain or Sciatica Pain?

in October 9am-7pm • Pumpkin Characters • Hands-on Entertainment • Pumpkins/Gourds Squash • Corn Stalks • Decorative Items

FREE PARKING

0000361287

48 3555 0000

215 Loveland-Madeira Road Loveland, Ohio 45140 Phone: 513.683.1052 www.lovelandchiro.com

Tristate Medical Reserve Corps (TMRC); liability coverage is provided by the state for registered volunteers responding to a public health emergency.” Joining the TMRC would require registering in the state database, attending one two-hour Introduction to the TMRC training session Saturday, Oct. 24, professional license verification and a background check prior to working at any of the Clermont General Health District clinics. Nurses interested in joining the TMRC, or who have already joined and are interested in volunteering, are encouraged to contact Carol Kisner at 735-8412 or by email at ckisner@co.clermont.oh.us.

Open Daily

FREE ADMISSION

• Low back pain Highly competitive prices • Neck pain CALL TODAY! • Radiating pain in legs and arms • Sciatica pain • Bulging or Herniated Discs • Athritis Schedule an appointment • Stenosis with Dr. Kemmet to see Decompression • Degenerative Discs if Spinal is right for you.

Jeffrey T. Kemmet, D.C.

in working only a single clinic, and those who would like to work daily in a clinic for the next few months, are encouraged to apply. Applications can be downloaded online at www.ClermontHealthDistrict.org. If you need to have the application e-mailed or mailed, call the Clermont General Health District at 735-8400. “We’ve also had some inquiries from nurses who are interested and willing to help with the vaccination clinics, but don’t maintain the independent professional liability insurance that is required to be a contract nurse,” said Lambert. “These nurses could help as volunteers through the

Fall In Love With The Shaw Family Tradition!

Loveland Chiropractic is now offering Spinal Decompression. This is a non-surgical cost-effective treatment that effectively treats:

Loveland Chiropractic Ofﬁces, Inc.

The Clermont County General Health District is looking for nurses, available on a short-term basis, to help with the H1N1 vaccination program. “There are two different ways that nurses can join with the Clermont Health District nurses to work in our vaccination clinics,” said Clermont County Health Commissioner Marty Lambert. “The first is through contract positions that will start beginning around the middle to end of October; the nurses employed will be utilized to help us administer vaccinations to priority groups, especially children.” Work hours for the nursing positions are flexible; individuals who are interested

Interactive Playground

Weekends • Scenic Horse-Drawn or Tractor-Drawn Hayrides • Face Painting • 20 Acre Cornﬁeld Maze • Bluegrass Bands

FREE

1737 St. Rt. 131 • MILFORD

Spooky Pumpkin

www.shawfarm.com

With purchase of $15 or more Not valid with any other offers or discounts. Expires 10/31/09.

513-575-2022

MONDAY 1/2 Price Margaritas from 4pm-9pm

SPECIALS

TUESDAY 10 oz. Prime Rib Dinner $12.99

4pm-9pm

All above items not valid with any other coupons, promotions, including radio & TV gift certiﬁcates of any kind.

HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday 4pm-7pm

Special Drink Prices, 1/2 Price on Selected Appetizers BAR & LOUNGE ONLY

We Take Reservations

Visit our web site @ www.Elcoyotecincy.com

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP

7404 State Road, Cincinnati, OH 45230

513-232-5757

- TEACHERS -

Ask about our educational ﬁeld trips!

CHO .S.D.A . I Lightl CE STE y Black AK en

10 oz. New York Strip Dinner

With Purchase of a Second Entreé Of Equal or Greater Value AND Two Beverages.

No substitutions or extra plates please. Dine in only. Limit 1 free entree per coupon. Not valid with any other coupon, special, or promotional gift certiﬁcate from radio or TV. 17% gratuity added to your pre-coupon check. Coupon expires 10/31/09.

While it lasts. Dine in only.

WEDNESDAY 1/2 Price on Selected Wines

Costume Parade!

FREE

ue 9 Val y $22li.d9Everyda Va

October 24th 2pm

ue 9 Val y $16li.d9Everyda Va

FREE

9 oz. Single Pork Chop Dinner

With Purchase of a Second Entreé Of Equal or Greater Value AND Two Beverages.

45 Meals $15.99 or Less EVERYDAY!

0000361363

Three dancers from Dance Etc. in Milford auditioned and were selected to perform in the Cincinnati Ballet’s rendition of “The Nutcracker.” The dancers are: Breanna Ferguson, 12, of Milford; Mikaela Vaughn, 12, of Owensville; and Rachel Sharpless, 13, of Loveland. Ferguson was chosen to be a “Party Child,” and Vaughn and Sharpless will be soldiers. The girls dance three to four days a week at Dance Etc., 5985 Meijer Drive in Miami Township. Though the girls love ballet, they also do lyrical, jazz, tap, hip-hop and tumbling. “We teach dancers to be well-rounded in many disciplines,” said Anne Kramer, owner/artistic director. “We

CJN-MMA

Life

October 21, 2009

Popcorn is the all-ages snack for the season

When we were kids, Mom had a certain aluminum saucepan that she popped corn in. I remember the lid was a bit battered so that when the popcorn started popping, some would pop all the way to the ceiling. Fun! Now making popcorn is a lot easier with non-stick pans or microwave bags. Popcorn and Halloween are synonymous. It’s the one celebration that transcends ages when it comes to the kinds of food served – a time to go back being a kid again, enjoying monster eyes and popcorn balls and telling ghoulish ghost stories.

Aunt Lil’s baked caramel corn

From friend Carolyn Grieme, a Northern Kentucky reader who believes, like I do, that cooking with family from heirloom recipes is not only satisfying, but preserves

personal history, as well. H e r e ’s what she told me about this recipe: “This is Rita h a n d e d Heikenfeld down from my Aunt Rita’s kitchen Lil. We d o n ’ t know for sure, but we believe she may have gotten the recipe from one of her fellow church members. “She was very involved for many years in various ways at her church, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Barnsburg (Cincinnati). Whenever we invited family over for holiday dinners or just a common get together, Aunt Lil would always come with gifts. “Often she would bring large bags of this baked caramel corn, which we all loved. Other times, she would bring plants that she

had dug out of her yard for us to transplant to our own yards – she loved gardening as well.” 2 sticks butter or margarine 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1 ⁄2 cup corn syrup 1 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 24 cups popped corn (about 2-3 bags microwave popped or 1 cup unpopped)

Boil butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Stir constantly, about five minutes. Remove from heat, stir in baking soda and vanilla. Gradually pour mixture over popped corn and mix well. Pour into shallow pans - Carolyn uses two or three 9-by-13-inch pans. Bake at 250 degrees for one hour. Stir every 15 minutes. Cool completely, and break apart. Store in tight containers.

Tips from Rita’s kitchen:

• Add a couple cups nuts to the corn to make a Cracker Jack like treat. • Spray the bowl, spoon, etc. for easy mixing.

Marshmallow popcorn balls or squares

I’ll be making these with the grandkids this week. You can make all sorts of shapes – like ghosts, tombstones, etc. and decorate with tiny candies. You can also put these on sticks, make tiny balls for a party, etc. 1 ⁄2 cup popcorn, popped or 1 bag microwave popcorn, popped (11-12 cups popped corn) 5-6 cups mini marshmallows (about a 10 oz bag) 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 11⁄2 teaspoons vanilla l cup mini M&M type candies (optional) Melt marshmallows and butter over low heat. Stir

until smooth. Add vanilla and blend. Combine candies with popcorn in a bowl sprayed with vegetable spray, and pour marshmallow mixture over. Mix well with sprayed spatula and spoon and form into balls with sprayed hands or pour into sprayed 9-by13-inch pan (when chilled, cut into squares).

Monster eyes

You can form the balls ahead minus the olives and refrigerate. Just increase the baking time. 3 cups all purpose baking mix (I use Kroger brand) 1 pound uncooked regular or hot pork sausage 8 oz Muenster or cheddar cheese, shredded Pimento-stuffed olives Preheat oven to 400. Mix everything together and shape into small 11⁄4 inches or so balls. Put on sprayed baking sheet. Press 1 pimiento-stuffed olive into

the center of each ball, pressing so it will stick. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Did you know popcorn is good for you?

It’s a whole grain with 4 grams of fiber per serving. Eating popcorn may curb your appetite. Folks who ate 1 cup of fat-free popcorn half an hour before a meal ate less than folks who snacked on an equal amount of potato chips. Popcorn has more dietary fiber and antioxidants than any other snack food. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.co m with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

Clermont County employers honored Oct. 9 In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness, the Clermont County Business Advisory Council (BAC) presented the 2009 Employer of the Year awards Oct. 9 at the Clermont Chamber of Commerce Legislative Luncheon. Frisch’s (Eastgate and Batavia) and Rivertown IGA were the honored recipients. Harold Bryant, manager of the Batavia Frisch’s

Restaurant, and Brian Harvey, manager of the Eastgate branch, were recognized as the large company “Employer of the Year.” Throughout 2009, both employers have arranged Community Based Work Assessments which help train individuals with disabilities in real-life work environments. In addition, Bryant and Harvey have both hired permanent employees with disabilities

within each of their restaurants and have assisted in coordinating transition-towork opportunities for high school students. Rivertown IGA in New Richmond received the small company “Employer of the Year” award, with Linda Singleton-Taylor and Carol Porter accepting the award. Singleton-Taylor, IGA owner, and her staff provide an training site for community

based work assessments, assist with transitioning high school students into the workplace, and have hired numerous individuals with disabilities to work in various capacities within the New Richmond store (stock clerk, baggers and delicatessen clerks). “Clermont County is strengthened by companies such as Frisch’s and Rivertown IGA,” said Scott Brown,

BAC co-chair and program coordinator for the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Agencies who are members of the Clermont County Business Advisory Council include the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Workforce One of Clermont County, the Clermont Counseling Center’s Work Initiative Network, the Ohio Rehabilitation Services

Commission, and the Clermont County Office of Economic Development. Each year, the Clermont Chamber of Commerce allows the BAC to honor Employers of the Year at their October Legislative Luncheon. For more information about the Clermont County Business Advisory Council, contact Brown at 732-4851 or Denise Gleason at 5186993.

FACTORY TOUR SALE Oct. 24-25 • Sat. 9-5 • Sun. 10-5 Chilling Windows, Unsightly Siding, or Drafty Doors?

FACTORY TOUR HOURS:

Factory Tours Given Sat. and Sun. Every Half Hour Between 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Please call for reservations.Walk-ins for tours will be accommodated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your tour time.

$1,500 Tax Credit!

Get to Champion this weekend!

Champion Windows and Doors, Including Those in Our All Season Patio Rooms, Can Qualify for a Federal Tax Credit of up to $1,500.‡

$250 Gift Card

†

2,500 OFF Champion Patio Rooms

Tour Champion’s factory this weekend and get a $250 gift card toward your purchase.

†

HEIGHT

% OFF 40 Champion Windows, Siding & Doors

Bring in your Window measurements or photo & patio measurements For On-THE-SPOT PRICING

Showroom Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9-8, Fri.-Sat. 9-5 & Sun. 11-5

Call

513-685-0236

Click ChampionFactoryDirect.com

WIDTH

0000357312

Limit one per household

We are proud of our A+ rating

Visit

12121 Champion Way

SHARONVILLE

† Minimum purchase required: 6 windows, 600 sq. ft. of siding, 160 sq. ft patio room. All discounts apply to our regular prices. All prices include expert installation. Sorry, no adjustments can be made on prior sales. Offer expires 10-25-09. ‡Products installed in 2009 may qualify for the 2009 credit, and products installed in 2010 may get the credit in 2010, provided the customer qualifies and hasn't already used up some or all of the credit. For more information, qualification, limitations and criteria for the tax credit as detailed in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, consult your tax professional. Champion expressly does not intend to provide and is not providing legal or tax advice. Ask Your Tax Consultant For Details. © 2009 Champion OFFER CODE: CP102109OH

Community

Building bluebird box is easy

the gift is wrapped. Packages can either be delivered to Clermont County Children’s Protective Services offices, 2400 Clermont Center Drive in Batavia, or you can call (513) 732-7264 to arrange to have someone pick up the items. If you are interested in sponsoring a child this holiday season, contact Gast at (513) 732-7264. Monetary donations, checks only, can be mailed to: Community Toy Chest, 2400 Clermont Center Drive, Suite 206C, Batavia, Ohio 45103. All wrapped gifts must be received at Clermont Children’s Protective Services office by Dec. 8 to ensure they can be delivered in time for Christmas. “Thanks, in advance, for everything you can do to help us help the children,” said Gast.

Join us every Tuesday night for an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring weekly specials 4:30-7:30pm

CHERRY RIDGE FARMS PRESENT

CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN FEST

ITEMS INCLUDE:

Chef’s Roasted Top Round Beef Chicken Dish of the Week Glazed Old-Fashioned Pit Ham Fried Chicken Large Assortment of Side Dishes Dessert will consist of our Signature Chocolate Fountain with tantalizing accompaniments plus other items

NOW OPEN

Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25

Complimentary Soft Drink Bar

Oct. 31st

Sat. 12-9pm • Sun. 12-5pm 12-5pm SCOOBY COOBY GOES GOE OE ES GREEN OCTOBER TOBE BER R 3RD SATURDAY FLASH LIGHT NIGHTS! BEGINS OCT. 10th Last ticket sells at 8pm. Bring your own ﬂashlight.

2Off

ADMISSION

Group Discounts & Outdoor Classrooms contact kwatson@zoomtown.com.

For more infomation, contact sherry_mitchell@hughes.net, call 937-444-3757 or visit our website. Sponsored:

available on a donation basis and there is never a waiting list for meals-onwheels. CSS offers everything my family needed to help get through a family crisis. But my parents lived in the wrong county in the wrong state. One of the things I appreciate most about CSS is that it basically provides “one stop shopping” for senior services. Besides meals-onwheels, we provide transportation, homemaking, personal and respite care, adult day care, home repair, support groups and lifelong learning centers! We practically have a ‘smorgasbord’ of services. And if we don’t provide a service that you need, we probably know who does. Our Intake staff is knowledgeable on all the services offered in Clermont County. Eligibility requirements vary from program to program, and our staff is glad to assist you in deciding what services are best for your situation. So if you, a neighbor, or a loved one needs some help to continue living at home, give us a call at 7241255. It doesn’t get any simpler than that! Linda Eppler is the director of communications for Clermont Senior Services, Inc.

Open Buffet at Receptions in Eastgate

Movies, dining, events and more Metromix.com

SCOOBY CORN MAZE • HAY RIDES PUMPKIN PATCH • KIDDIES MAZES PETTING ZOO• PONY RIDES • SAND ART CARMEL APPLE MAKING • FOOD & MORE

clue to locating help. I located one eldercare organization that provided homemaking services - for Linda $17.50 an Eppler hour. Plus, h e y Community tdemanded a Press contract of a Guest minimum of Columnist four hours per week around three hundred dollars a month. I also found a meals-on-wheels program with a long waiting list. Today, homemaking help for seniors can cost as much as $21.50 an hour locally. My father died a few months later. Somehow we got through it with the help of friends and family, and with my mother’s health still in tact. Many families are not that fortunate. No one can fully understand the pressure a caregiver operates under unless they have been through it. That experience has made me truly appreciate what Clermont Senior Services does. We offer a wide variety of services to help seniors live at home for as long as possible, and help caregivers take care of themselves. Our services are

ADMISSION $8 Adults $6 Seniors Kids Ages 3-12 Under 3 Free

513-943-3600

*Includes tax

Mt. Orab 68S

Bethel-N ew Hop e Rd

Adults $13.95 Seniors 60 & Older* $12.95 Children 6-10* $5.95 Children 0-5 Free Discounts available for larger groups. For details, please call

From Cincinnati 32E

Cash Bar

0000359742

Can you sponsor a child this holiday season? The Clermont County Community Toy Chest is looking for sponsors to provide gifts to 315 children who are in the care of the Clermont County Department of Job and Family Services. “The children range in age from birth to 18 and we have wish lists to give sponsors to help them make purchases,” said Sanna Gast with the Community Toy Chest. “This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, church groups and businesses to join forces and make the holidays a little brighter for these children.” Sponsors are given the child’s first name and age, his/her sizes, and items that are on the child’s wish list. Each sponsor also is assigned a number that is to be used with the child’s name when

George

they had the Rooks words for Ole taps, as follows: The Fisherman Taps day is done, gone the sun from the lake, from the hill, from the sky. All is well, safely rest. God is nigh, thanks and praise for our days neath the sun, neath the stars, neath the sky. As we go, this we know, God is nigh. Last Sunday evening Ruth Ann and I had a wonderful experience. We got to see and enjoy our granddaughter getting married to a wonderful feller. The wedding took place at Pattison Park. Now you may wonder why Sunday, they both work and this was the day they decided to get married. The wedding was held in the gazebo, while the sun was shining it was not so chilly but when the sun got down behind the trees it got cold. The reception was held in the lodge. There was a good crowd. The minister from the United Methodist Church in Bethel did the officiating and he did a beautiful job. This was wonderful for us to be able to see this. Congratulations Jennifer and Jason. Start your week by going to the church of your choice and praise the Good Lord. God Bless All. More Later. George Rooks is a retired park ranger. Rooks served for 28 years with the last five as manager of East Fork State Park.

Whenever I hear about someone searching for help for their parents, I am reminded of my own frustrating experience, and how much I appreciate and respect Clermont Senior Services. A number of years ago, when my father was very ill with cancer, my mother was rushed to the hospital with chest pains. The next day she had emergency bypass surgery. They lived in Louisville, and trying to help care for them from Milford was difficult. I was afraid I was going to lose them both. I went to Louisville every weekend to clean house, do the grocery shopping and wash clothes. For a few weeks they received some personal care that was covered by insurance. However, when the insurance chart says it’s time for you to be on your own - you’re on your own! After a couple of months, my mother was much better, but my father was much worse. I began searching the Yellow Pages of the Louisville phone book for some services that might be available to help them out. There was no central organization to call. I looked under seniors, eldercare, social services and any topic I thought might provide a

2009

Need is great this holiday season

One stop shopping for senior services

Sm Ro oke w y Rd

Last Friday we got to go with the senior citizens on the A.C.P. bus for a trip to Buckeye Furnace beyond Jackson, Ohio. The trip started from the Union Township Hall, then stopped at the Keims Store along Ohio 32. The folks sure enjoyed this stop. We then went to Jackson to the Ponderosa Restaurant for the noon meal. After a wonderful meal, we proceeded to the Buckeye Furnace. There are only three of these furnaces left in the United States. This would be a great trip and educational for not only the children but Mom and Dad. I will write more on this next week. On Oct. 31, from 6 till 8 p.m. at the Bethel United Methodist Church, will be the Halloween Holy House. There will be people dressed for the scenes of the birth, the death, and the resurrection of Christ. This is a Halloween alternative. There will be cookies, candy, popcorn and drinks after the folks have viewed the scenes of Christ’s life so come and enjoy. Last year there were 1,800 folks that enjoyed this. Ruth Ann and I again went over to Williamsburg for a funeral visitation. This was a feller that was a neighbor of ours years ago and this family was wonderful. This feller was a veteran and will be missed by his family and lots of folks. In the little memory pamphlet for Robert O. Vaughan,

0000359783 783 3

Howdy folks, The Salt Air Church of Christ will have their fall festival Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. This is always a great event with plenty of food, lots of good singing and things for the kids, so mark your calendar and go take part. There will be a beautiful team of horses to take a wagon ride. A feller asked me for the measurements on how to build a bluebird box. There are several measurements, but the way I like to make them is 10 inches long by 5 inches wide (square). A slopping roof that extends over the front where the hole is so it can prevent rain from getting in the box. The hole in the front should be 1.5 inches in diameter. After the baby birds have left, clean the box and the bluebirds will build another nest. Hang it five feet from the ground. Good luck. We were watching a program on the R.F.D. Television station about agriculture and a contest for the biggest pumpkin. It was raised here in Ohio. It weighed 1,700 pounds. Now that would make a lot of pies, probably more than I could eat in many months don’t you think? Wow!! Last week Ruth Ann and I took our 50-plus married couples from church to the Campbell’s Barn Restaurant for our monthly meeting instead of taking a trip. The food and service were great.

Community Journal North Clermont

October 21, 2009

HEMORRHOID TREATMENT

N W

E S

l Rd Vinegar Hil

4158 VINEGAR HILL RD., GEORGETOWN, OH 45121

www.cherryridgefarms.org

Thursday, October 29th 5–8 p.m. • $8 per child Jump! Zone • 737 US St. Rt. 50, Milford (Next to Milford Expressway Ballpark)

Come see our large selection at: 1350 W. Ohio Pike, Amelia, Ohio or Call 513-753-1191

www.dennissmithbarns.com

PROCTOLOGIST

45 years of experience!

Vendors will include: Tastefully Simple Silpada Jewelry Tupperware Scentsy Arbonne Thirty-One Discovery Toys Usborne Books Pampered Chef Creative Memories Petal Pusher Flowers Chocolate Blessings

Specializing in pain free nonsurgical treatments for hemorrhoids including the use of infrared coagulation. Emphasis on conservative and preventive treatment.

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME!

No Waiting–on time ofﬁce appointments! Jump! Zone in Milford has 8 massive inﬂatables and is the largest indoor play arena available in the area. Children must have socks to jump.

Bethesda Montgomery Professional Center

For more information on this event please call

513-322-2521

10495 Montgomery Rd., Ste. 26 Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 0000363424

CAROLINA CARPORTS Wood by DURA BUILT and Metal Structures Portable Buildings Certiﬁed Carports Garages RV/Boat Wood-Vinyl-Painted Sizes from 8X10 Covers Storage to 12X30 Buildings Free Delivery One of the largest & Setup Manufacturers Buy or Rent to Own No Credit Check in United States

0000359717

by DENNIS SMITH

Jack D. Selzer, M.D.

513-891-7265

0000363251

BARNS

Your kids can enjoy a fun evening at Jump! Zone while you shop our “BOO”tique of onsite vendors. Get a head start on some holiday shopping while your kids are playing.

CJN-MMA

Community

October 21, 2009

State patrol improves service On behalf of the members of your local Ohio State Highway Patrol post, we are proud that our efforts have made our area safer for its citizens, and for those who visit the area on leisure or business, as well as for enhancing the quality of life in our local communities to allow businesses to succeed even during the recent difficult economic times. In the beginning of 2008, we implemented a new organizational philosophy that built upon our previous successes and termed it Lifestat: The 24/7 Initiative. The 24/7 Initiative was meant to provide a more holistic view of the efforts, challenges and accomplishments of the division for every hour of every day. The program was founded on three principals that focused on traffic safety, criminal patrol and accountability. As we look back and review year one of this mission, it appears that we have made great strides in each of these areas. Traffic safety The number of traffic fatalities declined from the previous historic low of 1,239 in 2006 to 1,191 in 2008. This marked the first time that annual traffic fatalities have fallen below 1,200 in Ohio. While the continued

decline of the number of vehicle miles traveled in the state played a role in reducLt. Randy these tions, the L. traffic fataliMcElfresh ty rate of marked Community 1.10 the lowest Press guest level in Ohio columnist history and remained considerably lower than the national average of 1.27. This suggests that some of our new traffic safety initiatives like the metropolitan and saturation operations, played a crucial role in assuring that Ohio’s roads remain among the safest in the nation. Criminal patrol State troopers seized more than 5.2-million grams of illegal narcotics valued at over $47.5 million last year. This was a 55-percent increase in drug seizures by grams from 2007 levels. Through effective traffic enforcement we are able to interdict both large and small shipments of illegal narcotics that are destined for cities across the country and Ohio. In some instances, our drug cases led local drug task forces to apprehensions in larger

The 24/7 Initiative was meant to provide a more holistic view of the efforts, challenges and accomplishments of the division for every hour of every day. drug and other criminal cases. All of this came right out of traffic stops. Overall, troopers were responsible for making 2,676 felony stops last year. This included 1,704 felony arrests and 972 felony warrant apprehensions. Through aggressive, visible and fair enforcement, and the development of local partnerships with both rural and urban police departments across the state, we continue to focus on removing the criminal element from Ohio roadways. Accountability We are looked upon as a leader in data-driven law enforcement operations. Through the expansion of the computer-aided dispatch system and the hard work of troopers and dispatchers, we have made great strides in capturing the work we do every day and projecting these achievements to the public through our Web site and media outlets. We recently introduced more new technological applications that are helping reduce the burden of paperwork and are increasing the ability to disseminate mission critical information to

our troopers on the road in a timely manner. The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s reputation is based on what each of our troopers, dispatchers and professional support staff is doing every day and what we have done as Ohio’s state level law enforcement agency for more than 75 years. Through innovation, support, and dedication we are proud to live in communities in this area and to serve you each of you at the highest possible level. We will continue to protect life, property, and promote traffic safety as we have always done – all the while showcasing our professional and ethical approach to public safety that has made us an internationally-recognized model within law enforcement. There is no doubt there are people alive today, and people not suffering with disabling injuries and associated economic hardships because of the contributions made by the people who call your local highway patrol post home. Lt. Randy L. McElfresh is the commander of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Batavia Post.

Quilts made to comfort abuse victims

5¢ Copies

35¢ Color Copies Come in or Email us your files at store 2966@theupsstore.com

Count on the experts at The UPS Store to handle your high volume black and white and color copying needs.

services of the YWCA. “Donations such as this will give comfort to those who are often forced to flee their homes with only the clothes on their backs. Last year we provided shelter and services to over 216 women and children; this year the demand is even greater.” “We’ve enjoyed making the quilts and are happy that we have found a perfect place to donate them

SILENT AUCTION BETHEL HOMETOWN FLEA MARKET

FRUIT & VEGETABLE

525 W. PLANE ST (SR 125) BETHEL • 734-1111 FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE

(In The Shoppes of Loveland between Blockbuster & Great Clips)

Phone 677-9760 • Fax 677-9763

M-F 9:00-7:00

Sat. 9:00-5:00

LOTS MORE!

0000359829

0000362793

Enjoy many booths

Farmer’s Market

OHIO VALLEY

SAT & SUN 9AM-5PM

JEWELRY • PURSES TOOLS • ELECTRONICS DESIGNER CLOTHES

Thru Oct. 31, 2009 10663 Loveland-Madeira Rd. Loveland, OH 45140

to,” said Kathleen Johnson, president of the Felicity Cardinal Quilters, a group that meets each month at the Felicity Branch Library. Amy Vogel with the Felicity Branch Library said she came up with the idea for a quilters club about two years ago. “The quilters group originally made seasonal quilts and a patriotic quilt for display at our library,” said Vogel. “When they wanted to continue donating mate-

Every Saturday & Sunday: 9AM-5PM

GROWERS

Direct From Local Area Farmers 0000359448

A box full of colorful quilts will be used to comfort women and their children fleeing from domestic violence. The quilts were handmade by a group of women and presented to the Clermont County YWCA House of Peace shelter. “I am touched by your generosity,” said Cara Good, director of eastern-area

Mt. Carmel Sports Page Cafe

Tuesday 2-6 PM

Milford Garden Center

Corner of Rt. 50 & 131 in Milford Shopping Center Wed. 2- PM Sat. 10 AM

Amy Vogel with the Felicity Branch Library said she came up with the idea for a quilters club about two years ago. rials and crafting the quilts, I thought of my mother, Madeline Richmond, who was a founder of the House of Peace battered women’s shelter. When contacted, the shelter was quite happy to begin a partnership with the quilters.” “I would like to invite anyone interested in learning the basics of quilting to contact the library for meeting days and times,” said Johnson. Contact the Felicity Branch Library at 8764134.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Scott Moore, 33, 5 Tidewater Trace, Batavia, inspector, and Danielle Walsh, 28, 5874 Marathon-Edenton, Williamsburg, nurse. Michael McCormick, 22, 301 Main St., Felicity, painter, and Jessica Kidd, 20 2662 Ireton Trees, Moscow, lab technician assistant.

IN THE SERVICE Host

Zachary C. Host, son of Anita and Eric Host, recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. Pvt. Host successfully completed 12 weeks of training designed to challenge new

M a r i n e recruits both physically and mentally. Host is a 2009 graduate of Milford High School.

Host

Safety tips for fall, winter boating Although the term “boating season” is generally thought of as the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day, many boaters find fall and even early winter months are a great time to enjoy southern Ohio’s lakes. Lakes are less crowded and mild temperatures make for pleasant days on the water for hunters, fishermen and recreational boaters. But the U.S. Coast Guard reports that boaters involved in accidents are at the greatest risk of dying in the fall months (October to December). Although the air may still be warm, the water is colder. Fewer boats on the lake also mean fewer people in the area to help rescue boaters in distress. With those facts in mind, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like to call boaters’ attention to these safety tips for fall and winter boating: 1. Check the weather – The weather in the fall and winter can change dramatically with little or no warning. Always check the local forecast just before going out on the water. A forecast of windy conditions means the water will be rough, even if it doesn’t look that way at the moment. 2. Prepare a float plan – Leave a description of your boat (including registration number), the number of people on board, the area where you will be boating, and the time you expect to leave and return with a friend or family member. If you are reported missing on the water, it is helpful for rescuers to know what area of the lake you should be in. If your boat has capsized, time is of the essence. A good float plan could mean the difference between life and death. 3. Carry emergency supplies – A radio or cell phone, dry clothes, a flashlight with batteries, food and fresh water, matches in a waterproof bag and flares or a signal kit are all items that should be on board during cold-weather boating. The most important thing is to have a life jacket, or personal flotation device (PFD). If you capsize or fall overboard during the coldwater months, your chances

of survival increase dramatically if you are wearing a PFD. 4. Know the facts about hypothermia – Cold water conducts heat out of the body about 25 times faster than air does. If you go overboard into cold water, your core temperature will begin to drop within 10 to 15 minutes. Focus all of your effort into getting out of the water as quickly as possible. Climb onto anything floating to get your body out of the water. If getting out of the water is impossible, remember these survival tips: • Don’t take off your clothes; they trap air and help keep you afloat, in addition to trapping body heat. • Cover your head and keep it above water, if possible. In cold water, about half of your heat loss comes from the head. • Don’t panic; draw your knees to your chest in the heat escape lessening posture (H.E.L.P), protecting the major areas of heat loss. If there are other people in the water with you, huddle together with one person in the middle of the huddle. Rotating the person in the middle allows everyone to benefit from the trapped body heat of the others. • Don’t try to swim, unless you can swim to reach a nearby boat, floating object, or another person. Swimming releases the warm water trapped between your body and your clothing and causes “warm” blood to be sent to your extremities. As a result, swimming can actually reduce your survival time by as much as 50 percent. • Remain as still as possible, even if it’s painful. Intense shivering and severe pain are natural body reflexes in cold water. They will not kill you, but heat loss will. When you are in the water in cold weather, remaining still gives you the best chance of survival. 5. Leave the alcohol at home – Drinking impairs judgment and coordination and is often a major factor in boating accidents. If boaters do end up in the water during the cold weather months, judgment and coordination are critical factors in staying alive.

PREMIUM WINDOWS KennelResorts to host HOWLoween

There is No Better Vinyl Window Made At ANY Price!

Don’t Be Fooled Into Paying More For Less... Top Quality, Affordable Replacement Windows

1”

1500

Up To

TAX CREDIT 30% - 40% Utilit y Savings WITH ENERGY

EFFICIENT OPTIONS

ANY SIZE INSTALLED WHITE VINYL DOUBLE HUNG Up To 120 U.I. 4 Window Minimum

A HOWLoween Parade and Party for dogs will be held at KennelResorts in Milford from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. The costume parade starts at 2 p.m. and will wind along the trails on the 7.5-acre facility. The event is free and is

In wood opening, metal tearout & exterior capping extra. 0000363668

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE IN-HOME ESTIMATE!

513-674-0189 clearchoice-usa.com/cincinnati

Movies, dining, events and more Metromix.com

open to the public. Doggie games, including the best digger, the best hotdog bobber and the best trick will start at 1 p.m. Prizes will be given for the doggie costumes that are the scariest, funniest and most creative. Complementary refreshments will be served. Alex, the KennelResorts mascot, will be passing out HOWLoween treats to all the kids. Last year about 75 dogs dressed up for the afternoon

of fun. Last years’ costume winners were dogs dressed as a little devil, a pirate and biker dude. You can look at those pictures at www.kennelresorts.com. All dogs are required to be on a leash while attending the event. KennelResorts is one mile east of Interstate 275, off Ohio 28, at 5825 Meadowview Drive. For complete details and directions go to the Web site or call 831-PAWS.

Community

CJN-MMA

October 21, 2009

PROVIDED

Resident wins

Progressive Insurance along with Local Clermont County Independent Agent Rick Hensley sponsored a booth at the 2009 Clermont County Fair. During this event there was a chance to win $5,000. The winner was local Owensville resident Amy Nesbit, right. She is a teacher at the Southwestern Medical College in Sharonville and is a mom of three.

NEWSMAKERS

PROVIDED.

Mary Hopple, center, stands with winners of the 2009 Holiday Card Contest. From left, back row: Patrick Greeson of New Richmond, Mary Hopple and Myra Messick Simons of Miami Township; front row, Jan Boone of Amberley Village and Chrissy Breslin Schroeder of Mason.

Local artists win card contest Local and regional artists were invited to participate in the fourth annual CityArt Holiday Card contest sponsored by M. Hopple & Co., Cincinnati’s premier paper goods retailer. Artists were asked to showcase a favorite local green space, park, nature preserve or garden in winter or dressed up for the holiday season. Twenty five entries were submitted by artists from throughout the region. The winners are: • Jan Boone of Amberley Village, for Man or Beast in Eden Park • Chrissy Breslin Schroeder of Mason, for Peace and Joy in Eden Park • Myra Messick Simons of Miami Township, for Eden Park Footbridge • Patrick Greeson of New Richmond, for Cedar Waxwings & Mt. Storm’s Temple of Love The jurors participating in this special contest included DeVere Burt, painter and founder of Masterworks for Nature; Marsha Lindner, community leader and environmentalist; and Dan Hurley, director, Leadership Cincinnati, historian, and producer/reporter at Local 12 WKRC-TV. The selected works include oil, watercolor, and gouache and feature a range of styles and scenes. The four original works

PROVIDED.

Myra Messick Simons of Miami Township was selected for this card “Eden Park Footbridge.” of art chosen by the jurors will be included in a unique Holiday Card Collection, which are available for sale at M. Hopple & Co., 7737 Kenwood Road in Kenwood. Customers can select a set of 10 (all one design) for $15 or purchase individual cards for $1.50 each. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Holiday Card Collection will go to ArtWorks, a nonprofit arts organization that offers job training, creative services, and public art to the Greater Cincinnati community. Since 2006, more than 20,000 CityArt Holiday Cards have been sold. For information about the Holiday Card Collection, contact M. Hopple & Co. at 791-6426.

Judge named Trial Judge of the Year

Clermont County Common Pleas Administrative Judge William Walker has been named “2009 Trial Judge of the Year” by the Southwest Ohio Trial Lawyers Association (SWOTLA). Judge Walker will be honored during the organiJudge Walker zation’s annual recognition dinner Nov. 17 in Cincinnati. SWOTLA is comprised of trial attorneys who desire to advance the cause of those who are damaged in person or property and who must seek legal redress, and to uphold and improve the judicial system and trial by jury. “I am humbled and honored to have been selected

Hate your Ugly Tub?

PROVIDED.

Patrick Greeson of New Richmond was selected for this card “Cedar Waxwings & Mt. Storm’s Temple of Love.”

Reglaze It! Ask for our Eco-Friendly 4 Hour Cure Coating!

to receive this award,” said Judge Walker. “I am pleased that those, who come before me in court, whether they win or lose, know that they are treated fairly and their cases are handled expeditiously and professionally.” First elected to Clermont County Common Pleas Court in 1986, Walker has served as presiding and administrative judge for many of his years on the bench. He has been instrumental in establishing the intensive probation services, intensive sex offender supervision, non-support probation, pre-trial bond and mental health programs within the Common Pleas Adult Probation Department. Judge Walker instituted the court-wide civil mediation program, which promotes early resolution of cases. He has worked closely within the partnership of the common pleas court, the adult probation department,

the prosecutor’s office, and the Clermont County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) to develop and implement the county’s non-support diversion program.

New assistant dean

Jen Bush has been named assistant dean for graduate programs at Xavier University. She joined the school in 1993. Bush earned a Master’s of Education in agency and community counseling while employed as a clerk. Before being named assistant dean for graduate programs, Bush was the in MBA office in enrollment and then director of MBA Programs. Her foresight in creating programs that work for adult students, especially women with families, has earned her a nomination for a 2009 Athena Award. Bush lives in Milford.

Youth Harvest Hayride

Look for the sign!

October 23rd & 24th 8–11 p.m.

Hayrides • Hot Dogs • And more! Flight of Faith’s Church, Rt. 132 near Goshen

Cyclist moves miles 513-771-8827

0000363266

was a quick one, as he was scheduled to be in Cincinnati by 6 p.m. that same day. “This is an incredible journey,” said Lisa Davis, director of community relations for the Clermont County Board of MRDD. “We hope Spudd makes this an annual event so we can plan a picnic in his honor next year.” Upon leaving the Cuyahoga County Courthouse in Cleveland June 1, Sasak had no idea Ohio had so many hills. His spirit wasn’t damped by the rain he recently experienced, either. June 26, this journey ended, as he made his way to the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus just in time for the opening ceremonies of the Ohio Special Olympics State Summer

Uglytub.com

POSitive Therapy Services, LLC

Offering Pediatric Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services The therapists at POSitive Therapy, LLC specialize in the evaluation and treatment of children with the following diagnoses: PROVIDED

The back of Sasak’s T-shirt shows his determination to “go the distance” for Special Olympic athletes in Ohio. Games. Sasak was not alone; he was in the company of more than 6,000 athletes and coaches who welcomed him home with smiles, hugs, and many thanks for a job well done.

Autism Spectrum Disorders Sensory Integration Disorder Apraxia/Oral Motor Stuttering/Fluency Developmental Disabilities Dyslexia/Learning Disabilities

Hearing Impairment Articulation/Phonology Augmentative and Alternative Communication Feeding/Swallowing Disorders Sports-related injuries

(513) 638-1448 or email at

Add/ADHD Neurological Rehabilitation Gait abnormalities Splinting/Casting Needs Visual/Perceptual difficulties, including handwriting Gross/Fine Motor delays, including low muscle tone Balance/Coordination delays

Preschool Screenings Available

positivetherapyservices@yahoo.com

0000355036

In support of Special Olympics, James “Spudd” Sasak is causing a stir around the state of Ohio … around the perimeter at least. During June, Sasak raised awareness about the relationship between Ohio Freemasons and Ohio Special Olympics. Each year, Masons across the state raise countless dollars to pay for athlete fees, accommodations and other expenses for those participating in Special Olympics. Sasak felt moved by this and wanted to raise awareness by traveling the perimeter of Ohio on his bicycle, asking Masons and athletes to meet him on the steps of each county courthouse to pose for a picture and chat before riding to the next county. His visit to Clermont County June 11

CJN-MMA

Religion

October 21, 2009

Christ Presbyterian Church

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

Clough United Methodist

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

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

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.

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHRISTIAN - CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

UNITED METHODIST

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

United Methodist Church

FRIENDSHIP 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

513-732-1971

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

MONUMENTS BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAPTIST BATAVIA BAPTIST TEMPLE

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

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

Reaching the Heart of Clermont County

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FELICITY

212 Prather Rd. Felicity, OH Pastor: Chad Blevins 876-2565 Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Worship 10:45am Sunday Eve. Childrens Mission 6:00pm Sunday Eve. Adult Discipleship 6:00pm Sunday Eve. Worship 7:00pm Wed. Eve. Adult Bible Study 7:00pm

LINDALE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

OWENSVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

CHURCH OF GOD

513.753.6770

Sunday School Class 9:30 a.m.

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

www.houseofrestoration.org

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

100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park,OH 831-2052 www.stthomasepiscopal.org Sunday 7:45am Rite I Eucharist 9:00am Rite 2 Eucharist For All People 11:15am Rite 2 Choral Eucharist Childcare Provided for all Eucharists

THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Sunday 10:30am ... Holy Eucharist

www.stbernadetteamelia.org

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

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

25 Amelia Olive Branch Rd.

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

Located at 19 East Main Street

Contemporary and Traditional live Worship Music and Multimedia

www.lindalebaptist.com

St. Bernadette Church

“To Become and Make Disciples Of Christ”

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

Handicap Accessible 513-753-4115 www.GoodSamaritanEpiscopal.org Book Sale Oct 31 9am-2pm

Ask us for information about Angel Food Ministries

Place orders by November 8 Pick up Nov 14, 10am-noon

We’re trying a New Blend

Amelia United Methodist Church

1001502943-01

Pastor: Tom Bevers www.Cornerstone.ohbaptist.org

Mount Orab United Methodist Church

EVANGELICAL FREE

Milford Christian 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

LUTHERAN

CLOUGH PIKE BAPTIST CHURCH 1025 CLOUGH PIKE

drinks. Donations are accepted. For more information, contact Kathy Strunk at 317-6406. The church is at 844 Ohio 131; 8310196.

The church is hosting its annual Harvest Fest from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. This free family event will feature games, music, a petting zoo, pony rides, a cornhole tournament and more. Refreshments will also be provided, including a pig roast and free

Goshen United Methodist Church

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

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH

The church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and church worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. The Laurel and Spring Grove Churches will begin their fall revival at the Laurel United Methodist Church with a carry-in meal at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. The message will be delivered by Jack Kerr at 7 p.m. Oct. 25, 26 and 27. For more information, call Gloria at 5533043. The church is at 1888 Laurel-Lindale Road, Laurel; 553-3043.

The church is hosting the United Methodist Men’s Spaghetti Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. It is all you can eat. Donations will be accepted. The church is at 6710 Goshen Road, Goshen: 722-2541.

www.faithchurch.net

Come Experience The Presence of the Lord In Our Services

752-3521

Laurel United Methodist

The church is feeding the local football team, Western Brown Broncos, Friday, Oct. 23, before their game against New Richmond. The church is hosting the annual Craft Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The bazaar will feature more than 20 vendors. For more information about booth space, call Sue Wylie at 937-4446161. The event will also have Grandma’s Attic, which is gently used goods for sale, a Bake Sale, as well as lunch specials. The church is at the corner of US 68 and Elm Street, Mount Orab; 937444-6161.

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

www.cloughpike.com

Glen Este Church of Christ

The church is hosting a Revival at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7; and at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. Leo Kuhn will be the evangelist. The Zugg Family Singers will lead the singing and will bring special music each evening. The church is at 937 CincinnatiBatavia Pike, Glen Este; 7538223.

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

The church is at 4650 Ohio 132, Batavia; 575-9155.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Come Join Us….

Marc Quinter, Pastor

B elfast U n ited M eth o d ist C h u rch 2297 St. Rt. 131 Goshen, Ohio Rev. Ronald Slater, Pastor 724-2715

Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45am Contemporary Worship 9:30am Sunday School For All Ages: 9:30 & 10:45am Nursery Care for Age 3 & under Full Program for Children, Youth, Music, Small Groups & more Handicapped Accessible PASTORS: Bill Bowdle -Sr. Pastor Steve Fultz - Assoc. Pastor; Dustin Nimmo - Youth Pastor Janet Bowdle - Children’s Pastor

Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery PASTOR JONATHAN KOLLMANN

www.cloughchurch.org

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

“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

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

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Sunday Morning 10:00AM

Come visit us at the

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

513-732-2211

Trinity Christian Fellowship

The church is hosting a Creationism Series. It is a six-week study on developing a biblical world view and confronting our evolutionized culture, taught by Ed Carter. The study meets at 7 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 20. The church is at 3730 Cobb Road, Williamsburg; 724-7729; www.trinitychristianfellowship.org.

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

513-735-2555

www.kingswayfellowship.com

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

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

FELICITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

513.753.1993 vineyardeastgate.org

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

683-2525

www.LPCUSA.org

LPCUSA@fuse.net

PRESBYTERIAN CALVIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

Nursery care provided www.calvin-pc.org

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

330 Gay Street, Williamsburg, OH 45176

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

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

Welcomes You

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

www.williamsburgumc.com

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

The church is hosting the St. Peter’s Craft Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The event features food and crafts. Tables are still available; call Melinda at 518-1275. The church is at 1192 Bethel-New Richmond Road, New Richmond; 553-3267.

Williamsburg

One block north of Main Street at 3rd 513-724-6305 WburgUMC@aol.com

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

St. Peter Catholic Church

Traditional Worship.......8:15am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship..................9:30am Sunday School...............................9:30am Nursery Available 5767 Pleasant Hill Rd (next to Milford Jr. High) 513-831-0262 www.trinitymilford.org

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”

CJN-MMA

October 21, 2009

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. Our Lady of Perpetual Help – is having a reunion for all graduates from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at St. William’s Church Undercroft, West Eighth and Sunset avenues, Price Hill. Cost is $15 per person and includes soda, beer, chips, pretzels, bartender, hall rental and music by Jerry “Tiger” Iles. Donations given to Santa Maria Community Services, Sedamsville Civic Association and other organizations. Graduates are asked to bring a snack to share. Last names from A to M are asked to bring appetizers. Names from N to Z are asked to bring desserts. Mail reservations to Pat Oates Telger, 4125 Pleasure Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45205. Include name, name of

spouse or guest, address, phone number, e-mail address, year graduated and a check for $15 made out to Pat Telger. For questions, call Marlene Mueller Collinsworth, 921-0620; Cathy Boone Dryden, 859-282-1788; Kathy Oates Finkelmeier, 4514392; Jane Corns Garrett, 4517420; Jenny Corns Newman, 451-8787; Judy Oates Paff, 9228708 or Telger at 251-4507. St. Margaret Mary School in North College Hill Class of 1969 – is conducting a 40-year reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Clovernook Country Club, 2035 W. Galbraith Road. For details, contact Andy Kleiman at 859-441-6248. Goshen High School Class of 1979 – is having its 30 year class reunion Saturday, Nov. 21, at Valley Vineyards, 2276 E. US 22 and 3, Morrow, Ohio. Meet and greet is from 6-7 p.m. Dinner and DJ is from 7-11 p.m. No charge for meet and greet. Dinner and DJ is $30 per person. RSVP by Oct. 31 to ensure proper dinner count. Make checks payable to Goshen High School Class of 1979, P.O. Box 27, Lebanon, Ohio 45036, c/o Debi Wallace. Contact Kim Cook at 967-1169, Debi Wallace at 673-1973, Diana Mohring at ddetmering@cinci.rr.com, Denise McFadden at denisemc09@ yaloo.com, Nina Ross at 5456289 or rosspologirl@hotmail.com, or Tim Johnson at 824-2353, or jt.johnson.1@hotmail.com. Our Lady of Victory Class of 1974 – is having its 35th reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at St. Simon Church, Fr. Plagge Hall. Cost is $25 per person or $45 couple. Beer, wine, snacks and food will be available. Classmates that need to be located: Bruce

Bruno, Paula Dietrich, Kim Meier, and Mary Ann Owens McCrillis. RSVP no later than Nov. 1 to any one of the following: Denise Emmett: 702-9077, Karen Wuebbling Sutthoff 738-4138, Kim Lynch Breitenbach 484-4913, Mary Pat McQuaide 922-8021, Suzette Brucato Timmer 9227085, or visit the class’ reunion page at www.facebook.com. 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. Princeton High School Class of 1970 – will have its 40th reunion on June 25 and 26. A buffet is planned for 7-11 p.m., Friday June 25, at Raffel’s Banquet Hall in Evendale. The class will also meet from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Sharon Woods, on Saturday, June 26, at Cardinal Crest camp site for a cookout. All classmates should contact Jim Young at jyoung4256@ yahoo.com or Janice (Renner) Wilkins at Janice.Wilkins@ hamiltonmrdd.org. 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. Talawanda High School classes of 1964 and 1965 – are having a 45th reunion for 1965 and 46th reunion for 1964, July 23, 24 and 25, in Oxford, Ohio. Specific planning will take place in November, but initial contacts can be made to Alice Anderson Wedding at aj2mydad@yahoo.com, on facebook.com, or at 831-0336. Anyone is welcome to help plan.

Hop a bus for haunted tour Looking for a ghostly adventure? The staff at the Union Township and Miami Township Lifelong Learning Centers, sponsored by Clermont Senior Services, invite you to join guides Dan Smith and Teri Casper, owners/ operators of Haunted Cincinnati Tours, Thursday, Oct. 22, for a tour of the city’s haunted locations. Also authors of “Haunted Cincinnati: Ghosts of the Queen City,” Smith and Casper navigate groups through Cincinnati’s dark

and mysterious past, sharing stories of love, tragedy and the paranormal. Tourgoers get a peek inside the life of a real ghost hunter as Smith shares his knowledge of ghost hunting equipment and how the paranormal field is progressing scientifically. Some of the places on the tour are notorious, while others are not as well known. Special permission has been granted to enter Bobby Mackey’s dance hall after dark. Cost is $37 for a VIP and

$55 for guests. Halloween treats and water are provided. The bus will depart from the Union Township Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road, at 6 p.m. and return around 11:15 p.m. The bus will leave Union Township and travel to the Milford Shopping Center to pick up more passengers at 6:15 p.m. with return time around 11 p.m. at the Busken’s Bakery. Reservation deadline is Oct. 14. For information, call 947-7333.

Drop in to learn about nuts The Cincinnati Nature Center will host “A Hard Nut to Crack” Saturday, Oct. 24, a program focusing on the history of local nuts, the “tree rat tax,” what nuts have to do with pigs, and the importance of these nuts to the early settlers. Crack into walnuts and hickory nuts while learning about the interesting heritage of our nutty friends. This family event will be

held at center’s Rowe Woods Abner Hollow Cabin. Jason Neumann, CNC experiential educator, said, “This event is a very educational event and it is fun for the whole family. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the history of Ohio’s early settler’s should come out and visit us.” The Cincinnati Nature Center is a great place to visit during the fall season.

Hike through more than 16 miles of trails through colorful trees, grassy fields and beautiful ponds during this marvelous fall season. Not only do you get to experience the wonders of the fall colors, but it is fantastic exercise for everyone in your family. Visit www.CincyNature. org or call 831-1711. Rowe Woods is at 4949 Tealtown Road.

Salute to Leaders celebrates unsung heroes Clermont 20/20, Inc. is calling for nominations for the 17th Annual Salute to Leaders Awards Ceremony. Each year this event recognizes non-elected individuals and organizations for their contributions to their communities and Clermont County. Salute to Leaders in 2010 is an extra special event because it also represents Clermont 20/20’s 20th year of service to Clermont County. From its very beginning, Clermont 20/20 has existed to bring the importance of leadership and citizenship to the people who live and work in Clermont County. By promoting civic engagement and developing individuals to think in a leadership perspective, Clermont County has expanded its capabilities to meet the

ongoing challenges that confront every community in America. For 17 of the past 20 years, Salute to Leaders has been a way for Clermont County to take a moment and recognize citizens who have chosen to be a leader and contributed to the community. Salute is a time to say “thank you” to these individuals for making the commitment and serving others when they didn’t have to. People selected for the Salute to Leaders honor are chosen for their willingness to serve others, personal commitment to make a difference, and those who see their community as something bigger than themselves. Their commitment includes helping build a stronger community for the

generations who will follow them. Nominations may be made in the following categories: Civic, Community Project, Education, Environmental/Park’s & Recreation, Health/Health Care, Human Services, Rural Interest, Safety/Justice, The Up ‘n Over Youth Leadership Award, Dr. Richard J. Zinsmeister Humanitarian Award and The William H. Over Leadership Award. Category descriptions and nomination forms are available at www.clermont2020.org. E-mail nominations to frankie.hughart@clermont2020.org or mail to Clermont 20/20, Inc. 1000 Ohio Pike, Suite 2, Cincinnati, OH 45245, or fax to 513-753-1225. Nominations must be received by Dec. 16.

Need is great this holiday season Can you sponsor a child this holiday season? The Clermont County Community Toy Chest is looking for sponsors to provide gifts to 315 children who are in the care of the Clermont County Department of Job and Family Services. “The children range in age from birth to 18 and we have wish lists to give sponsors to help them make purchases,” said Sanna Gast with the Community Toy Chest. “This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, church groups and businesses to join forces and make the holidays a little brighter for these children.” Sponsors are given the child’s first name and age, his/her sizes, and items that are on the child’s wish list. Each sponsor also is assigned a number that is to be used with the child’s name when the gift is wrapped. Packages can either be delivered to Clermont County Children’s Protective Services offices, 2400 Clermont Center Drive in Batavia, or you can call 732-7264 to

BUSINESS NOTES

If you do not have the time to shop for a gift, but would still like to help a child, checks can be made payable to the Community Toy Chest. These donations will be used to purchase gifts for children who are not sponsored, or who come into county care near the holidays. arrange to have someone pick up the items. “We have the biggest need for sponsors of children between the ages of 12 and 18,” said Gast. “Examples of gifts that would be appreciated for the older age group are: Video games, and gift certificates or gift cards to local stores.” If you do not have the time to shop for a gift, but would still like to help a child, checks can be made payable to the Community Toy Chest. These donations will be used to purchase gifts for children who are not sponsored, or who come into county care near the holidays. “Please remember that the need to help these children is year round,” said

Gast. “You can donate new items for birthdays, special events and other times to help a child get through a difficult period in his/her young life.” If you are interested in sponsoring a child this holiday season, contact Gast at 732-7264. Checks can be mailed to: Community Toy Chest, 2400 Clermont Center Drive, Suite 206C, Batavia, OH 45103. All wrapped gifts must be received at Clermont Children’s Protective Services office by Dec. 8 to ensure they can be delivered in time for Christmas. “Thanks, in advance, for everything you can do to help us help the children,” said Gast.

Auto Painting and Collision Specialist 0000362303

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.

McClelland promoted

Holly McClelland has been promoted to national director of trade development for E&J Gallo, one of the world’s largest family owned winery and the largest exporter of California wines. McClelland, who grew up in Terrace Park, is a graduate of Mariemont High School and Miami University and has been with E&J Gallo for 13 years. She has held several positions in sales and marketing at the company, including director of sales and marketing analytics, director of central region trade development and director of retail sales in New England. McClelland recently moved back to Cincinnati where she opened an office for E & J Gallo in downtown Cincinnati. She is the daughter of Tim and Marcy Schutte of Milford.

AMERICA’S BODYSHOP Specializing in Late Model & Leased Vehicle Spot Painting & Body Repair • QUICK • STATE OF THE ART MATERIALS • BEST PRICES TURNAROUND & CRAFTSMANSHIP IN THE INDUSTRY

FALL INTO SAVINGS

PRESIDENTIAL PAINT SERVICE Reg. $399.95 NOW

With coupon only. Trucks, vans, body work, extra. Not valid with other offers. Expires 10/31/09.

3995 Commercial Blvd. @ I-275 & Beechmond Ave. (behind Beechmont Ford)

Santoro

Company observes drug-free work week

Guardian Testing Services in Milford will observe National Drug-Free Work Week, a U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored event that will take place the Oct. 19 to Oct. 25. The purpose of Drug-Free Work Week is to educate employers, employees and the general public about the importance of being drugfree as an essential component of a safe and healthful workplace. For more about Guardian Testing Services and their wide variety of drug and alcohol testing products, call 965-0161 or visit www. guardiantesting.com.

Movies, dining, events and more Metromix.com

$299.95

752-2720

(513)

REUNIONS

Aldo and Alba Santoro celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a party at Boi Na Braza restaurant downtown CinIn attendance cinnati. were their 4 children and in-laws Robert (Kathy) Santoro, Angela (Chris) Conners, Laura (Bill) Woltermann and Louis (Cheryl) Santoro and their 8 grandchildren Sean Conners, Daniel and Julia Santoro, Derrick, Adam and Christina Woltermann and Aldo and Enzo Santoro. There is also another grandchild due this month. The couple will celebrate by taking a European cruise later this month.

Lay - Wright

The wedding of Emily Jane Wright and Chad Tyler Lay took place on July 25th at the Withamsville Church of Christ. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Julie Wright and the granddaughter of Myrtle Wright. The groom is the son of Holly and Rodney Gray and the late Larry Lay and the grandson of Mary Monroe. The maid of honor was Leanne Wright, sister of the bride. The best man was Nick Cabeszas, friend of the groom. The couple honeymooned in Jamaica and will reside in Milford.

B10

CJN-MMA

Community

October 21, 2009

Butterbee’s to open in Union Twp. By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

People from all over the area make the trek out state Route 32 to Mt. Orab just to eat at one special restaurant – Butterbee’s Neighborhood Grille. “We have people who come from Amelia and Anderson (Township), and all the way from Harrison and Maysville, Ky., to eat here,” said Bob Raper. Raper will be the general manager of the new Butterbee’s when the company opens its second location in the old Tony Roma’s restaurant on state Route 125 just off Interstate 275. “People know the name Butterbee’s, it has really trickled out into the community since they opened four years ago,” Raper said. “I think this will be a great location and it’s something (Union) Township could really use.” Butterbee’s owner Nader David bought the old Tony

PROVIDED

Butterbee’s Neighborhood Grille started with its first location in here Mt. Orab. The company is hoping to open its second location in November in the former Tony Roma’s restaurant in Union Township. Roma’s (which was a Montgomery Inn before that) near the end of 2008. “We’ve been successful

in our current location and we were looking to expand. We thought the natural way to grow would be to stay

close. People are familiar with Butterbee’s around here,” David said. David said Butterbee’s is a cross between a sports bar and an upscale restaurant – a little like an O’Charley’s. But unlike many restaurants, it is not a chain. “The family really puts a lot of time and energy into the restaurant ... They really care about the product. They focus on hospitality and the quality of the food,” Raper said. Some of their more famous menu items include the hand-breaded chicken tenders, chicken wings, ribs and fresh Angus burgers. The average dinner costs about $14 and sandwiches cost about $8. “The food is just out of this world,” Raper said. David said they are hoping to open the new location sometime in November. “We are extremely excited about the new location. We’re passionate about our business,” David said.

We need to help ourselves Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is Oct. 4-10, designated by Congress a decade ago to promote public education about serious mental illnesses such as major depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Other diagnoses include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety disorders, including obsessivecompulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder. Why should you care? Because mental illness does not discriminate. No one is immune. About 60 million Americans experience mental health problems in any given year. One in four families is affected by mental illnesses/ brain disorders. One in 17 lives with the most serious conditions. On average, people with serious mental illness live 25 years less than the rest of the population. One reason is that less than one-third of adults and less than one-half of children with a diagnosed illness receive treatment. Half of all lifetime cases begin by age 14, but 10 or

This month, PBS television stations across the country will begin to air “Minds on the Edge: Facing Mental Illness.” more years may pass between the onset of symptoms and getting help. One reason for delay is the stigma that is wrongly associated with mental illness, which the U.S. surgeon general has identified as a barrier to care. Mental illness is a factor in nine of 10 suicides. In 2008, there were 28 suicides reported in Clermont County. At the middle of August 2009, there were 24. Mental illnesses are medical illnesses. That is the starting point for understanding, as well as treatment and recovery. That’s why MIAW and public education are important, so we can take care of ourselves and those we love. What can you do? The first step is to educate yourself and those around you. Small steps count. Visit www.nami.org and browse

information about different diagnoses and courses of treatment. Learn symptoms as warning signs. Check www.nami-cc.org for local classes. If you see cause for concern, discuss the symptoms with your doctor. Early identification is often key to recovery. Treatment works – but only if a person gets it. Treatment may involve combinations of medication, therapy, community services and support groups. We promote a holistic approach to wellness – mind, body, spirit-so diet, exercise, sleep and social support networks also play a role. We need to end stigma. We need to transform the mental health care system. We need to help ourselves and others. Help requires action and education must precede action. That’s what MIAW is about. It means strengthening our community. That’s the reason why you – all of us – should care. In the Army, the suicide rate has been the highest in more than 25 years. Two

SECRETS OF EGYPT

years ago, the number of Iraq and Afghanistan Judy war veterans Bonhaus seeking treatment for Community p o s t - t r a u - Press guest matic stress columnist disorder (PTSD) from the Department of Veterans Affairs jumped by 20,000 – almost 70 percent. It’s also important to know that the mental health care system needs improvement. This month, PBS television stations across the country will begin to air “Minds on the Edge: Facing Mental Illness,” an exceptional program that challenges the mental health care system. Dr. Tracey Skale, who spoke to NAMI Clermont County last summer, is featured in the video. For more information, visit www.mindsonthe edge.org. Watch it. Then write a letter to the mayor and governor and tell them what you think. Judy Bonhaus is executive director of NAMI-Clermont County.

PROVIDED

Salvation Army Charity Doll Auction volunteers are: Eddy Wilson of Sycamore Township, Judy Crawford of Miami Township, Joan Finan of Evendale, Susie Siemers of Anderson Township and Marian Wingerter of Evendale.

Baptist Church to host charity doll auction A new location welcomes The Salvation Army Toy Shop Auxiliary 53nd annual charity doll auction Tuesday, Nov. 10. More than 40 beautiful collectible dolls will be auctioned off this year. The auction dolls are one-of-a-kind, all hand-dressed. Some are adorned with lovely accessories mostly handmade by the dresser. There will be 700 dolls on display dressed by Greater Cincinnati area volunteers. The dolls constitute part of the thousands of toys the Salvation Army distributes to needy children prior to Christmas. The Toy Shop will also distribute 6,000 quality new books to children. There are three special projects this year. First, 25 handmade quilt packages which include two doll outfits, booties and a handmade quilt all made to fit an American Doll sized doll, each priced at $35 per package. Second, two sets of tickets for Playhouse in the Park’s

“A Christmas Carol” as well as figurines of Scrooge and Bob Cratchit carrying Tiny Tim, various dates and times available Dec. 3-Dec. 11. Third, for a donation of $5 to the Salvation Army visitors could take home a beautiful queen sized hand made quilt as seen being held by auxiliary members. The event begins at 11 a.m. at Kenwood Baptist Church, 8341 Kenwood Road, just north of the Kenwood mall, opening with a group of prize-winning dolls from the Auxiliary’s doll dressing program. A short program follows in which the award winning doll dressers receive their ribbons. The live auction, beginning at 12:15 p.m. and conducted by Patrick Wilson of Indian Hill, concludes the program. Proceeds from the auction will be used to purchase new dolls and quality children’s books for next year’s event. Admission and parking are free. Call 762-5600.

Homestead and Civil War Museums open The Christian Waldschmidt Homestead and Civil War Museums are open from 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays, May through October. The museum is located between Miamiville and Milford, at 7567 Glendale Milford Road (Ohio 126) in Camp Dennison. President Garfield’s surrey has recently become a part of the historical displays. The museum site originally was the home of Christian Waldschmidt, who purchased the land after serving in the Revolutionary War. During the Civil War, Camp Dennison was home to one of the largest training and hospital camps in the

Union Army. The last opportunities to visit the Homestead this season will be Oct. 24. For the first time in 10 years, the Christian Waldschmidt Homestead will be open for a weekend in December. The Daughters of the American Revolution will decorate the Homestead in period style for the holidays and open to the public Dec. 5 and 6. The historical buildings are not handicap accessible. Admission is $5 adults, $2 ages 6-17 and free for children 5 and younger. For more information, call 576-6327 or visit www. ohiodar.org/cwhhome.php.

Tired of maintaining your home?

At Eastgate Village meet new friends and participate in fun activities. EASTGATE VILLAGE The Best in Retirement Living! m fro tes 75 a R ,1

• Restaurant style dining • Studio, 1 Bdrm & 2 Bdrm • 7 different ﬂoor ﬂoor plans • Respite plans available • Fun, active social life • Locally Owned Let us customize services to meet your needs.

Egyptian

Exhibit & Film Now Open!

www.cincymuseum.org • (513)287-7000

0000363615

0000362632

Come home to the Village Senior Adult Living

776 Old St. Rte 74 (Across from Eastgate Mall)

513-753-4400 • www.eastgatevillage.com

Community

CJN-MMA

October 21, 2009

B11

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Animals/ Nature

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden – needs volunteers in the volunteer education program. Volunteers will receive training, invitations to special events and a monthly newsletter, among other benefits. There are numerous volunteer opportunities now available, including: “Ask Me” Station Program, Slide Presenters Program, Tour Guide Program, Animal Handlers Program, CREW Education Program. Each area has its own schedule and requirements. Certified training is also required. Must be 18 or older and have a high school degree or GED diploma. Call the zoo’s education department at 559-7752, or e-mail volunteereducator@cincinnatizoo.org, or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org. Grailville – needs volunteers for the garden in Loveland. Volunteer days are 9 a.m. to noon selected Saturdays through November. For a complete list visit www.grailville.org or call 683-2340. Volunteers will work in the kitchen and herb gardens. No experience is needed, volunteers may participate once or for the entire season. Volunteers should bring gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, footwear that can get dirty and a snack if desired. Tools are provided. Granny’s Garden School – needs help in the garden. Granny’s is growing produce for needy families in the area, with support from the Greenfield Plant Farm. Greenfield Plant Farm donated their surplus tomato and green pepper plants to the Granny’s Garden School program. Granny is seeking help with maintaining the gardens, planting and harvesting more produce. Granny’s is at Loveland Primary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. Call 324-2873 or e-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net, or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. GRRAND – Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs takes in needy displaced, abandoned or unclaimed stray golden retrievers and places them in volunteer foster homes until adoptive families are found. Call 1-866-9812251 and leave your name and phone. Visit www.ggrand.org. Email www.cincygrrand@yahoo.com. League For Animal Welfare – A no-kill shelter, needs volunteers 16 and older to help socialize cats and 18 and older to socialize and walk dogs. Other opportunities available. Call 735-2299, ext. 3. Save the Animals Foundation – Needs people 18 and older to staff its shelter for homeless cats and dogs. Call 378-0300 for cats and 588-6609 for dogs. Tri State County Animal Response Team (CART) – Is at 11216 Gideon Lane in Sycamore Township. Meetings are open to the public. Visit www.tristatecart.com for monthly subjects or more information. Call 702-8373.

Education

Book Buddies – Volunteers are needed at the library for Book Buddies starting at 4 p.m., Monday-Friday, Oct. 19-23, at the Bethel Branch Library, 611 West Plane Street, Bethel, 45106. Help elementaryaged students with their reading skill after school at the library. For more information or to register for the program, call the library at 248-0700. Change a life – Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation needs. Call 621READ. Cincinnati Reads – a volunteer tutoring program working with K-4 students in Cincinnati Public Schools. Volunteers receive free training to work one-on-one with children who are struggling to read. Call 621-7323 or e-mail Jayne Martin Dressing, jdressing@lngc.org. Clermont 20/20 – and its college access program, Clermont Educational Opportunities, offer a mentoring program that matches adults to work with a group of high school students from local high schools. Volunteers are needed to become mentors to help students stay in school and prepare to graduate with a plan for their next step. Call Terri Rechtin at 753-9222 or 673-3334 (cell) or e-mail mentor@clermont2020.org for more information. Granny’s Garden School – Volunteers needed from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays to work on behind-thescenes projects. Volunteers also needed to help with developing Web pages. Call 489-7099; Granny’s Hands-on Gardening Club is looking for new gardeners, to work with garden manager Suellyn Shupe. Experienced gardeners, come to share your expertise and enjoy the company of other gardeners while supporting the Granny’s Garden School program times: 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The school is located at the Loveland Primary and Elementary, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. E-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development – Volunteers are needed for Adult Basic

and Literacy Education classes and English to Speakers of Other Language classes.There are numerous sites and times available for volunteering. The next training sessions are 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 28 and Nov. 4. Call 612-5830. Inktank – Group looking for volunteers to help children and adults improve their skills in writing-based initiatives across the city. Call 542-0195. Raymond Walters College – Needs volunteers to serve as tutors to skills enhancement students. The class meets from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Call 745-5691. Winton Woods City Schools – Wants to match community members who are interested in volunteering in the schools with the students. Volunteer opportunities at Winton Woods Primary North and South, middle school and high school. Volunteers who would have oneon-one contact with students outside of a classroom are required to have a background check. To volunteer, contact Gina Burnett at burnett.gina@wintonwoods.org or 619-2301. The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Black Achievers Program that inspires and encourages teens of color toward paths of success is looking for caring professionals who want to make a difference, and for young people who can benefit from positive adult role models. Part of a national YMCA initiative, the local program incorporates mentoring, career exploration and college readiness; and helps students develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options. Volunteers, many of whom are sponsored by area companies, share their own personal insight and encouragement. Contact Program Director Darlene Murphy at the Melrose YMCA, 961-3510 or visit www.myy.org. YMCA – The Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA is looking for volunteer trail guides for school groups. Call 932-1424 or e-mail melittasmi@countrysideymca.org.

Entertainment

Business Volunteers for the Arts – BVA is accepting applications from business professionals with at least three years experience, interested in volunteering their skills within the arts community. Projects average six to eight months in length and can range from marketing or accounting to Web design or planning special events. A one-day training program is provided to all accepted applicants. Call 871-2787. Center for Independent Living Options – Seeking volunteers to staff Art Beyond Boundaries, gallery for artists with disabilities. Volunteers needed noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 2412600. Cincinnati Museum Center – Needs volunteers to work in all three museums, the Cincinnati History Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science and the Cinergy Children’s Museum, and special exhibits. Call 287-7025.

Health care

Alzheimer’s Association – Volunteers are being asked to move in support of the fight against Alzheimer’s disease at the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Memory Walk. Organizers of the annual fundraising event, which will be Saturday, Oct. 3 at the P&G

Pavilion at Sawyer Point, are currently recruiting volunteers to serve on the planning committee and to assist with logistical needs. Planning committee co-chairs for this year’s Memory Walk are Becky Reynolds of Saturn of Western Hills and Mark Cawley of Cawley Chiropractic Health Center in Boone County. Anyone interested in assisting in the planning of the Memory Walk are asked to call Reynolds at 699-4900 or Cawley at 859-525-2222. Serving as the primary national fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association, Memory Walk is an annual event that brings those affected by Alzheimer’s, family members and community together in a show of love, remembrance and support. Participants can register online at www.alz.org/cincinnati. For more information on how to register a fundraising team, contact Marcy Hawkins, Special Events coordinator, at 721-4284 or e-mail: marcy.hawkins@alz.org. American Diabetes Association – Seeks volunteers in its area office located downtown for clerical support, filling requests for educational materials from phone requests, data entry, special events support and coordinating the Health Fair. Call 759-9330. American Heart Association – Volunteers needed to assist with the American Heart Association’s cause campaigns, Power to End Stroke, Go Red For Women, Start!, and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Assignments include clerical work, event specific duties and community outreach. Contact the American Heart Association at 281-4048 or e-mail ray.meyer@heart.org. Bethesda North Hospital – Seeks volunteer musicians for music therapy, featuring soothing music. Call 871-0783 or e-mail bnxmusic@fuse.net. Also openings for volunteers in various areas. Call 745-1164. Captain Kidney Educational Program – Needs volunteers one or more mornings or afternoons a month during the school year to educate children in first through sixth grades about kidney function and disease. Training provided. Call 961-8105. Clermont Recovery Center – Needs volunteers to fill positions on the board of trustees. Clermont County residents interested in the problem of alcohol or drug abuse, especially persons in long-term recovery and their family members, are encouraged to apply. Contact Barbara Adams Marin, CQI manager and communications coordinator, at 735-8123 or, Kim King, administrative assistant at 735-8144. Crossroads Hospice – Seeking volunteers to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Call 793-5070. Destiny Hospice – is seeking caring and compassionate people to make a difference in the life of a person living with terminal illness. No special skills or experience needed; simply a willingness to help provide comfort and support. Orientation is scheduled to fit the volunteer’s schedule. Opportunities are available throughout the Cincinnati, Middletown and Butler County area. Contact Anne at 554-6300, or ababcock@destinyhospice.com. Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care – is seeking volunteers in all Greater Cincinnati communities. Evercare provides care for those facing end-of-life issues and personal support to their families. Volunteers needed to visit with

Sunday Night Bingo

patients and/or assist in administrative and clerical tasks. Volunteers may provide care wherever a patient resides, whether in a private home or nursing facility. Call 1-888-866-8286 or 682-4055. Heartland Hospice – is seeking peo-

ple with an interest in serving terminally ill clients and their families. Volunteers are needed for special projects such as crochet, knitting, making cards and lap robes, as well as making visits to patients. Training is provided to fit volun-

teers’ schedules. Call Jacqueline at 731-6100, and Shauntay 8315800 for information. Hospice of Southwest Ohio – Seeks volunteers to help in providing hospice services, Call 770-0820, ext. 111 or e-mail ajones@hswo.org.

Proclamation

Notice Of General Election R.C. 3501.03 The Board of Elections of Clermont County, Ohio, issues this Proclamation and Notice of Election.

A GENERAL ELECTION Will Be Held On TUESDAY, THE 3rd DAY OF NOVEMBER 2009 (being the ﬁrst Tuesday after the ﬁrst Monday in November)

At the usual place of holding elections in each and every precinct throughout said County or at such places as the Board may designate for the purpose of choosing the following officers: (1) Clermont County Municipal Court Judge – (Term Commencing 01/01/2010) (1) Clermont County Municipal Court Judge – (Term Commencing 01/02/2010) (1) Clerk of Municipal Court (2) Township Trustee – In each of the Townships of Batavia, Franklin, Goshen, Jackson, Miami, Monroe, Ohio, Pierce, Stonelick, Tate, Union, Washington, Wayne and Williamsburg (4) City Council Members – In the City of Loveland (3) City Council Members – In the City of Milford (1) Mayor – (Unexpired Term Ending-12/31/2011) – In the Villages of Bethel, Chilo, Newtonsville (4) Council Members – In each of the Villages of Amelia, Batavia, Bethel, Chilo, Felicity, Moscow, Neville, New Richmond, Newtonsville, Owensville, Williamsburg * No Candidate filed for Chilo Village Mayor or Council Member (1) Member of the Board of Public Affairs – In the Village of Felicity (3) Members of the Board of Education – In each of the School Districts of Batavia LSD, Bethel-Tate LSD, Blanchester LSD, Felicity Franklin LSD, Forest Hills LSD, Goshen LSD, Loveland LSD, Milford Exempted VSD, New Richmond Exempted VSD, West Clermont LSD, Williamsburg LSD (2) Members of the Board of Education – In each of the Districts of the Clermont Northeastern LSD and the Little Miami LSD (3) Members of the Governing Board of the Educational Service Center of Clermont County (3) Members of the Governing Board of the Hamilton County Educational Service Center - (For Forest Hills LSD) (3) Members of the Governing Board of the Warren County Educational Service Center – (For Little Miami LSD) And determining the following questions and issues: State Issue Issue 1 – Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Authorize the State to Issue Bonds to provide Compensation to Veterans of the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq Conflicts. Issue 2 – Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Create the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board to Establish and Implement Standards of Care for Livestock and Poultry. Issue 3 - Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Amend the Constitution to Allow for One Casino Each in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo and Distribute to All Ohio Counties a Tax on the Casinos. Municipal Issues Issue 4 – City of Milford – Renewal Tax Levy-(5.3 mills-3 years) – Fire Protection. Issue 5 – Milford City H – (Local Option) - Wal Mart Supercenter - (5499-201 Chamber Dr., Milford) Sunday Sales of Wine and Mixed Beverages (ten a.m. and midnight). Issue 6 – Village of Batavia – Additional Income Tax - (.25%) on Income-Public Safety Services. Issue 7 – Bethel Village A – (Local Option) - Bethel OH CVS - (592 W. Plane St., Bethel) Weekday Sales of Beer, Wine and Mixed Beverages. Issue 8 – Bethel Village A – (Local Option) - Bethel OH CVS – (592 W. Plane St., Bethel) Sunday Sales of Wine and Mixed Beverages - (one p.m. and midnight). Township Issues Issue 9 – Goshen Township H – (Local Option) - Pair-A-Dice Sports Pub and Beer Garden - (1607 St. Rt. 28, Loveland) - Sunday Sales of Beer, Wine and Mixed Beverages & Spirituous Liquor (ten a.m. and midnight). Issue 10 – Pierce Township H – (Local Option) - Wal Mart Supercenter 3342 – (1815 St. Rt. 125) Sunday Sales of Wine and Mixed Beverages (ten a.m. and midnight). Issue 11 – Union Township – Additional Tax Levy - (2.95 mills-for a continuing period of time) – Safety Services. Issue 12 – Union Township H – (Local Option) - Big Mike’s Gas N Go - (1147 Marian Dr.) Sunday Sales of Beer and Wine and Mixed Beverages (ten a.m. and midnight). Issue 13 – Union Township V – (Local Option) - Sam’s Club 6528 - (815 Clepper Ln.) Sunday Sales of Wine and Mixed Beverages (ten a.m. and midnight). Issue 14 – Union Township V – (Local Option) - Wal Mart Supercenter 1443 – (4370 Eastgate Sq. Dr.) Sunday Sales of Wine and Mixed Beverages (ten a.m. and midnight). Issue 15 – Union Township Z – (Local Option) - Tealtown Exxon – (1006 Old S.R. 74) Sunday Sales of Wine and Mixed Beverages (one p.m. and midnight). Issue 16 – Wayne Township A – (Local Option) - Buc’s Quick Stop – (6568 S.R. 727, Pleasant Plain Sunday Sales of Beer, Wine and Mixed Beverages (ten a.m. and midnight). School Issues Issue 17 – Batavia Local School District – Bond Issue and Tax Levy – Bond Issue for $13,960,000 (3.7 mills for 28 years) – Additional Tax - (0.5 mills for 23 years) - For Maintaining Classroom Facilities. Issue 18 – Bethel-Tate School District – Additional Tax Levy – (4.34 mills for 5 years) For Emergency Requirements of the School District. Issue 19 – Little Miami Local School District – Additional Tax Levy – 5 Year Incremental Tax – (7.5 mills with annual increments of 1.25 mills through 2013) – For Current Expenses. Issue 20 – Warren County Career Center – Additional Tax Levy – (1 mill for 10 years) - For Purchasing a Site or Erection and Equipment of Building and Enlarging, Improving or Rebuilding. CANDIDATES AND BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR ISSUES LISTED ON BOARD OF ELECTIONS WEBSITE AT www.ClermontElections.org The Polls for the Election will open at 6:30 o’clock a.m. and remain open until 7:30 o’clock p.m., of said day. By Order of the Board of Elections Clermont County, Ohio Rick W. Combs, Chairman Judith A. Miller, Director

CANDIDATES AND BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR ISSUES LISTED ON BOARD OF ELECTIONS WEBSITE AT www.clermontelections.org <http://www.clermontelections.org>

AMELIA FRIDAY NIGHT St. Bernadette Church 10 min. east of I-275, off Rt. 125 at Walgreen/CVS, turn south on Jenny Lind Rd.

Police security. Doors open at 6:00 pm; games begin at 7:30 pm. Loads of instants, lots of door prizes! Great food, friendly patrons and sellers!

ST. LOUIS PARISH FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO

N. Broadway, Owensville, Ohio-732-2218 or 732-2580

Doors Open 5:30pm Preliminaries 7:00pm Instant Table Opens 5:30pm $3500 Payout Each Week (with 200 players) All you can PLAY PAPER for $10 Loads of instant Games including King of the Mountain & a Large variety of Joe’s

Play Bingo FREE the week of your Birthday Progressive Jackpots Crank It Up!

Free Dinner the 3rd Friday of the month Security On Site Must be 18 Yrs Old

TONS OF DOOR PRIZES!

Animal Rescue Fund Bingo NEW LOCATION! 1300 West Ohio Pike, Amelia, Ohio Every Thurs-Friday Doors Open 5:30 pm

License# 0202-27

Call

(2) $1000 JACKPOT GAMES Included in pkg in 52 numbers

Loads of Instant Tickets Must be 18 yrs. old.

513-843-4835 for more information

BINGO

To place your ad visit CommunityClassiﬁed.com

B12

RECORD

CJN-MMA

THE

October 21, 2009

MIAMI TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Jeffrey S. Moore, 38, 969 Ohio 28 No. 142, drug abuse instrument, child endangering, Oct. 1. Michael D. Byus, 18, 6 Park Ave., menacing, domestic violence, Oct. 5.

Incidents/investigations Burglary

Currency, DVD player, safe, etc. taken; over $3,400 at 1309 Woodville Pike, Sept. 30. Weed trimmer and screw guns taken; $900 at 5498 Sugarcamp, Oct. 1.

Criminal damage

Door handle damaged on vehicle at 1281 Pebble Brooke Trail, Sept. 29. Porch, windows, etc. spray painted at 5753 Mt. Vernon, Oct. 4. Paint on vehicle, etc. at 5755 Mt. Vernon, Oct. 4.

Criminal mischief

Office egged at Midwest Occ. Health Management at Signal Hill, Sept. 28.

Domestic violence At Ohio 28, Oct. 5.

Forgery

Female received fraudulent check; $850 at 812 Commons Drive, Oct. 1.

Misuse of credit card

Male stated credit card used with no authorization at 601 Traverse Creek, Sept. 28. Male stated credit card of Crossroads Car & Truck was used with no authorization at Ohio 28, Oct. 2.

Theft

Medication taken at 969 Ohio 28 No. 153, Sept. 28. Gasoline not paid for at BP Station; $21.66 at Ohio 131, Sept. 28. Computer router taken at Duke Energy;

BIRTHS

$200 at 1099 Ohio 28, Sept. 29. Female stated she paid for two fake magazine subscriptions; $98 at 6680 Deerview Court, Sept. 28. Diamond ring taken; $5,000 at 1206 Deblin Drive, Sept. 29. Washer and dryer taken from rental property; $500 at 1083 Michelle Trail, Sept. 30. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers; $20.26 at Ohio 50, Sept. 30. Firewood taken; $600 at 70 Glendale Milford Road, Oct. 1. Gasoline taken from United Dairy Farmers; $48.70 at Ohio 50, Oct. 1. Money taken; $600 at 1179 Kash Drive, Oct. 2. DVDs taken from Meijer; $200 at Ohio 28, Oct. 3. Jewelry taken; $7,130 at 6338 Trailridge, Oct. 2. Rims and tires taken; $450 at 6539 Lewis Road, Oct. 3. Merchandise taken from Meijer; $18 at Ohio 28, Oct. 2. Money obtained through scam; $2,500 at 5451 Candy Lane, Sept. 30. Log splitter taken $1,800 at 6678 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, Oct. 5. Copper wire, furnace etc. taken from homes; $3,375 at 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903 Inverness Way, Oct. 4. Gasoline not paid for at BP Station; $28.06 at Ohio 131, Oct. 6.

MILFORD

Arrests/citations

DEATHS

POLICE

REAL

Juan F. Alcaraz, 29, 5617 Happy Hollow, assault, Oct. 7. Timothy M. Bray, 43, 218 Water St., warrant, Oct. 9. Amanda F. Cassinelli, 26, 126 Cash St., child endangering, domestic

ESTATE

communitypress.com

PRESS

POLICE REPORTS violence, Oct. 11. Angelo Cassinelli, 27, 126 Cash St., child endangering, Oct. 11. Melissa S. Cutler, 25, 901 Edgecombe, recited, Oct. 8. Dominic A. Flannery, 32, 2115 Oakbrook, warrant, Oct. 5. Mark R. Ford, 52, 859 Cannes Court, driving under influence, Oct. 10. Patrick Helwig, 24, 5 Curry Lane, driving under influence, fleeing & eluding, Oct. 11. Whitney N. Henderson, 18, 1361 Pebble Court, theft, Oct. 10. Sandra Keister, 46, 700 Ohio 28, driving under influence, Oct. 9. Scott A. Lawson, 31, 70 S. Terrace Drive, recited, Oct. 7. Earl R. Malicoat III, 30, 926 Mohawk Trail, recited, Oct. 8. Kevin A. Marck, 26, 44 Wolfer Drive, contempt of court, Oct. 7. Janet Messer, 44, 5661 Happy Hollow, driving under influence, Oct. 3. Kenneth C. Messer, 45, 5661 Happy Hollow, recited, Oct. 6. April L. Meyer, 29, 320 Victor Stier Drive, criminal damage, Oct. 4. Anthony W. Mitchell, 27, 1381 Frank Willis Memorial Road, warrant, Oct. 8. William A. Paxton, 37, 5641 Ohio 132, warrant, Oct. 5. Melissa Robinson, 19, 5729 Cromley Drive, drug abuse, paraphernalia, Oct. 5. Darren L. Runyon, 25, 5444 S. Garrett, trafficking in drugs, Oct. 5. Monica M. Shields, 24, 6644 Salem Road, recited, Oct. 7. Christopher Sitz, 41, 904 Mohawk Trail, recited, Oct. 8. Eric Smallwood, 33, 2532 Williams Ave., warrant, Oct. 6. Earnest Staley Jr., 35, 6309 Belfast,

GRE GIF AT T!

Locate More & Bigger Fish with the Stream & Lake Map of Ohio

Why every angler and boater needs this map. The STREAM & LAKE Professor Higbee’s® Stream and Lake map of Ohio is the first MAP OF OHIO resembles and only highly detailed map of it’s kind. The 3-foot-by-3-foot another map-- known to Ohio map shows 29,000 miles of streams plus lakes. Pennsylvania anglers as the “Lost Stream Map.” The “Stream Map of Pennsylvania” was completed in 1965 after a 30 year effort by How- BONUS GUIDEBOOK: Pinpoint the best fishing in Ohio with this valuable ard Higbee, a former guide. Easily locate over 2,036 streams and 245 lakes shown on Penn State Professor. the “Stream & Lake Map.” Your map and guidebook will take you Professor Higbee to the top 82 select waters — now hidden streams and lakes are easy to find. succeeded in creating a map of the highest REPORT: Finding Secret Fishing Spots detail possible... a map BONUS 47 tips, tactics and tools you can use to find your own secret spot that shows every stream and catch more fish. and lake. He painstakingly plotted by hand, BONUS REPORT: How Anglers Stalk and Catch Record Fish The average big fish has evaded capture for over 10 years. Find the location of 45,000 out which instincts set them apart from smaller fish. Stalking and miles of streams onto a catching a trophy requires knowledge of their unique habits and 3 by 5 foot map. those special times when their guard is down. Armed with the The map sold exinformation in this new and exclusive 24-page report — you tremely well - until it could be in for the fight of your life. was lost several years later. Incredibly, the printer entrusted with the original drawing and printing plates declared “It is in showing where to find out-of-the-way trout streams that bankruptcy, then caremakes the map such a treasure to the fisherman.” lessly hauled Higbee’s — Joe Gordon, TRIBUNE-DEMOCRAT, Johnstown, PA 30 years of work to a landfill. “I have one of the original Higbee’s Stream Map of Pennsylvania on my The experts had al- wall behind my desk. It’s the best thing available as far as streams are ways told Professor Hig- concerned. I use it all the time for reference. I don’t know of anything bee that reprints were more extensive and it is the most accurate map out there as far as impossible, because the streams are concerned.” — Dave Wolf, PA Fish and Boat Commission maps were printed in non-photographic blue. LIMITED TIME OFFER -- 3 BONUSES WITH EACH MAP Then, in 1991, at SHIPPING INCLUDED -- ORDER TODAY! the age of 91, Howard Higbee’s dream came true. Computers made 1 2 3 it possible to reprint the 1 2 3 map. Holding an updat1 2 3 ed map, Howard said, “I never thought I’d live to see this day.” Then, by combinCredit Card Orders 24-Hours-A-Day 1-800-859-7902 -- Department CI-CC ing Professor Higbee’s knowledge with computer technology -- the STREAM & LAKE MAP OF OHIO was created. ____________________________ _______

For a limited time — get 3 bonuses with each map

RAVE REVIEWS

The sale of these maps beneﬁts The Enquirer’s Newspapers In Education program. $7.95 for the rolled and folded maps and $15.95 for the laminated maps will be donated to the program. If you do not wish to contribute to NIE, please call Kristin Garrison at 513.768.8135 for further pricing information.

Editor Theresa Herron | therron@communitypress.com | 248-7128

warrant, Oct. 5. Joseph F. Tenenbaum, 20, 3548 Paxton, warrant, Oct. 7. David Turner, 44, 5 Robbie Ridge, disorderly conduct while intoxicated, Oct. 9. Carlos J. Zamora, 54, 1843 Cleveland, no drivers license, Oct. 6.

At 7221 Edenton Pleasant Plain, Oct. 2.

Lane, Batavia, Oct. 3. Christopher Coogan, 18, 5852 Brushwood Court, Milford, possession of drugs at 4501 Olive Branch Stonelick, Batavia, Sept. 29. Dave W. Vanover, 36, 5 Lori Lane, Amelia, disorderly conduct at 1481 Thomaston Drive, Amelia, Oct. 1. David A. Olphie, 31, 700 University Lane No. 112, Batavia, burglary, at 1370 Gumbert, Batavia, Oct. 2. Joel V. Mcclure, 38, 2229 Berry Road, Amelia, having weapons while under disability at 138 Sweetbriar Drive, Batavia, Sept. 28. Josh Ubel, 23, 2191 Ohio Pike, Amelia, domestic violence at 2191 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Oct. 2. Joshua M. Bell, 21, 2015 Clermontville Laurel Road, New Richmond, possessing drug abuse instruments at 2015 Clermontville Laurel Road, New Richmond, Oct. 2. Juvenile, 13, domestic violence, Oct. 5. Juvenile, 14, theft, Sept. 30. Juvenile, 14, theft Sept. 30. Juvenile, 14, domestic violence, Oct. 4. Juvenile, 15, disorderly conduct, Oct. 29. Juvenile, 15, domestic violence, Oct. 3. Juvenile, 16, disorderly conduct, Oct. 29. Juvenile, 17, domestic violence, Sept. 29. Keith Armstrong, 44, 81 Shady Lane, Amelia, possession of drugs at 79 Shady Lane, Amelia, Oct. 3. Kelly Melton, 36, 1560 Bethel New Richmond Road, Lot 52, New Richmond, possession of drugs at Berry Patch Road, Ohio Pike, Amelia, Oct. 4. Maegan Hoffer, 18, 2755 Ohio 132, New Richmond, assault at 3000 Hospital Drive, Batavia, Oct. 4. Nicholas Richardson, 18, 1284 Pebble Brook, Milford, possession of drugs at 4501 Olive Branch Stonelick, Batavia, Sept. 29. Pedro Duarte, 30, 4652 Otter Creek, Amelia, illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse, possession of drugs at 4700 E Filager Road, Batavia, Oct. 2. Rebecca Burton, 38, 33 Lewis Lane, Seaman, Oh, burglary at 79 Sierra Court, Batavia, Sept. 29. Rodney Allen Orourke, 19, 2359 Rolling Acres Drive, Amelia, information only at 2359 Rolling Acres Drive, Amelia, Oct. 5. Shauna B. A. Nehus, 20, 2 Mayflower Drive, Amelia, theft at 3000 Hospital Drive, Batavia, Oct. 1. Steven Tyler Lay, 18, 2359 Rolling Acres Drive, Amelia, obstructing official business at 2359 Rolling Acres Drive, Amelia, Oct. 5. Thomas R. Tarte, 35, 4241 Brookside Drive, Batavia, restrictions on depositing litter on public property, on private property owned by others and in state waters at 2409 Old Ohio 32, Batavia, Oct. 4. William Lawwill, 39, 4143 W Fork Ridge Drive, Batavia, domestic violence at 4143 West Fork Ridge, Batavia, Oct. 3. John Horn, 43, 811 Main St., Felicity, forgery at 806 North Market, Felicity, Oct. 6. Jack O Roehm, 50, 316 Main Street, Felicity, forgery at 806 North Market, Felicity, Oct. 6. Christian M Walls, 18, 3273 Ohio 756, Felicity, breaking and entering, theft at 212 Prather Road, Felicity, Oct. 7. Christian M Walls, 18, 3273 Ohio 756, Felicity, burglary _ trespass in occupied structure, separately secured structure, or separately occupied portion of an occupied structure when another person is present, with purpose to commit any criminal offense at 3268 Ohio 756, Felicity, Oct. 7. Nicholas J Goehr, 18, 3806 Hyde Park Ave. No. 7, Cincinnati, burglary _ trespass in occupied structure, separately secured structure, or separately occupied portion of an occupied structure when another person is present, with purpose to commit any criminal offense at 3268 Ohio 756, Felicity, Oct. 7. Destiny L Thompson, 20, 1800 Ginn Road, New Richmond, drug paraphernalia, possession of drugs _ marijuana at 3376 Ohio Pike, Bethel, Oct. 6.

At 215 Vindale, Sept. 28. At 277 Redbird, Sept. 29.

Incidents/investigations Aggravated menacing

Incidents/investigations Assault

Male struck by vehicle at Brooklyn Avenue, Oct. 6. At 5617 Happy Hollow Road, Oct. 7. Male was assaulted at 75 Concord Woods Drive, Oct. 11.

Breaking and entering

Door pried open at 1059 Main St., Oct. 7.

Criminal damage

Windshield broken on vehicle at 519 Beech St., Oct. 6.

Disturbance

Vehicles involved in a road rage incident at Roundbottom Road, Oct. 10.

Theft

Female stated debit card used with no authorization; $310.57 at 623 Tyler Ave., Oct. 5. Merchandise taken from Walmart at 201 Chamber Drive, Oct. 6. $100 obtained through a quick change scam at 921 Lila Ave., Oct. 5. Purse taken at 801 Lila Ave., Oct. 7. ID used with no authorization at 10 Chateau Place No. 1, Oct. 7. Bike taken at Milford Vista Lane, Oct. 7. Extension ladder taken at 104 Sycamore St., Oct. 9. Theft by employee reported at Showcase Cinema at 500 Rivers Edge Drive, Oct. 10. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers at 100 Chamber Drive, Oct. 11.

Trespassing

Trespassing on property of Waste Water Dept. at 100 Bay Road, Oct. 5.

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Chadwick White, 22, 1360 Norma Lane, warrant. Donald Wisby, 44, 6335 Goshen Road, marijuana possession, paraphernalia. James Shelton, 25, 1785 Ohio 28 No. 113, warrant, marijuana possession. Cynthia Mcnew, 18, 127 Holly Lane, warrant. Scott Goodin, 42, 7489 Ohio 123, theft. Heather Dezarn, 31, 1004 Country Lake, endangering children. Ashley Uryga, 24, 1864 Main St., telephone harassment. Martha Cox, 59, 305 Country Lake, warrant. Frank Kruse, 39, 5232 W. Ohio 63, warrant. Ryan Noon, 19, 623 Arlington Drive, breaking and entering, vandalism, theft, criminal damage.

Incidents/investigations Aggravated menacing

At Cemetery Lane, Sept. 29.

Assault

At 6707 Ohio 132 No. 5, Sept. 27. At 6707 Ohio 132, Sept. 29. At 371 Redbird, Sept. 29. At 1785 Ohio 28, Oct. 2.

Breaking and entering

At 1880 Sunnyside, Sept. 30.

Burglary

At 1464 Ohio 28, Sept. 28.

Criminal damage

At 1278 Cross Creek, Sept. 26. At 407 Country Lake, Sept. 27. At 1787 Parker Road, Sept. 27.

Criminal mischief

At 626 Redman Drive, Sept. 30. At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 54, Oct. 2. At 1777 Parker Road, Oct. 2.

Disorder

At 7226 Edenton Pleasant Plain, Oct. 2. At 1785 Oho 28 No. 173, Sept. 29.

Dispute

At 1642 Ohio 28, Sept. 26.

Domestic violence At Manila, Sept. 30.

Menacing Theft

Theft, criminal damage

At 1451 Ohio 28, Oct. 2.

CLERMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests/citations

Vivian Meenach, 42, 852 Wright St., Newtonsville, endangering children at 852 Wright St., Newtonsville, Oct. 6. Robert Woodard, 42, 6879 Ohio 133, Blanchester, domestic violence at 6423 Taylor Pike, Blanchester, Oct. 7. Aaron R. Hahn, 30, 3584 Lakewood Drive, Cincinnati, theft at 1260 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Oct. 2. Brandon J. Grissom, 33, 4423 Dogwood Drive, Cincinnati, criminal damaging/endangering, vandalism at 4700 East Filager, Batavia, Sept. 29. Brittany M. Meadors, 19, 4709 Section Ave, Norwood, receiving stolen property at 400 University

At 1960 Antioch Road, Hamersville, Oct. 8. At 1962 Antioch Road, Bethel Oct. 5.

Assault

At 1900 Antioch Road, Hamersville, Sept. 24. At 415 Washington, Felicity, Sept. 23. Male was assaulted at 2730 Ohio 222 No. 14, Bethel, Oct. 3. Female was assaulted at 1501 Ohio 133, Bethel, Oct. 2. Female was assaulted at 2813 Ohio 132, New Richmond, Sept. 24.

Attempted robbery

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

Breaking and entering

At 2193 Smith Road, Moscow, Oct. 11. At 1962 Antioch Road, Hamersville, Oct. 8. At 212 Prather Road, Felicity, Sept. 26. Entry made into residence at 6535 Ohio 133, Goshen, Oct. 4. Male reported this offense at Drycleaning, Etc. at Ohio Pike, Amelia, Sept. 26.

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

Burglary

At 3268 Ohio 756, Felicity, Sept. 29. Entry made into residence at 79 Sierra Court, Batavia, Sept. 28. Male reported this offense at 4237 Ellis Road, Batavia, Sept. 25. Unlisted items taken at 3611 Jackson Pike, Williamsburg, Sept. 28. Unlisted items taken at 4231 Eastfork Hills, Williamsburg, Sept. 20.

Criminal damage

At 3191 Ohio 133, Bethel, Sept. 22. Yard damaged at 6323 Roudebush, Goshen, Oct. 2. Male reported this offense at 3336 Foozer Road, Amelia, Sept. 25. Unlisted property damaged at Amelia High at Clough Pike, Batavia, Sept. 22. Unlisted items damaged at 2093 Ginn Road, New Richmond, Sept. 28. Unlisted items damaged at 3784 U.S. 50, Williamsburg, Sept. 28.

Criminal damage, assault

Male was assaulted at 2730 Ohio 222 No. 97, Bethel, Oct. 3.

Criminal damaging/endangering

At 2730 Ohio 222 lot 52, Bethel Oct. 6.

Criminal trespass

At 5135 Monterey Maple Grove Road, Batavia, Oct. 6. At 3207 Ohio 131, Goshen, Oct. 8. At 4914 Glancy Corner Marathon, Williamsburg, Sept. 28. Trespassing on property at 700 University Lane, Batavia, Sept. 26. Trespassing on property at 4914 Glancy Corner Marathon, Williamsburg, Sept. 28.

Criminal simulation

At 721 Market St., Felicity, Oct. 10.

Criminal Trespass

At 1015 Hilltop Lane, Felicity, Oct. 7. At 215 Holly Lane, Bethel Sept. 28. At 623 Felicity Cedron Road, Felicity, Oct. 7.

Disorderly conduct

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

Domestic violence

At Bethel Concord Road, Bethel Oct. 10. At Felicity Higgensport, Felicity, Sept. 24. At Hopewell Road, Felicity, Oct. 5. At Taylor Pike, Blanchester, Oct. 7. At Park Road, Goshen, Sept. 24. At Ohio Pike, Amelia, Sept. 23. At University Lane, Batavia, Sept. 28. At Bauer Road, Batavia, Sept. 23. At Stonelick Woods, Batavia, Sept. 22. At Harvey Road, New Richmond, Sept. 25. At Southwynd Trail, Williamsburg, Aug. 28.

Drug paraphernalia

At 12 Moores Lane, Felicity, Oct. 8. At 3376 Ohio Pike, Bethel Oct. 7. K-9 alert on vehicle made at traffic stop at 300 block of West Main, Williamsburg, Sept. 23.

Drug possession

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

Endangering children

At 852 Wright St., Newtonsville, Oct. 6. At 2700 block of Lindale Mt. Holly, Amelia, Sept. 20.

Forgery

At 806 North Market, Felicity, Sept. 18. At 2039 Cedarville Road, Goshen, Oct. 5.

Gross sexual imposition

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

Fraud

At 1805 Antioch, Hamersville, Sept. 24.

Gross sexual imposition

At Ohio 222, Bethel Oct. 11.

Missing

Juvenile reported missing at 2200 block of Dean Road, Bethel, Oct. 5.

Misuse of credit card

At 1798 Rosewood Lane, Milford, Oct. 10.

Notice of change of address

At 1400 Ohio 131, Milford, Sept. 23.

Pandering obscenities

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

Passing bad checks

At 806 North Market, Felicity, Sept. 18.

Possession of drugs

At 3376 Ohio Pike, Bethel Oct. 7.

Theft

At 2039 Cedarville Road, Goshen, Oct. 5. At 3158 Martin, Pleasant Plain,, Sept. 23. At 3207 Ohio 131, Goshen, Oct. 8. At 4861 Monterey Maple Grove, Batavia, Sept. 28. At 6170 Maffey, Goshen, Sept. 27. At 6355 Marathon Edenton Road, Goshen, Oct. 7. Checks taken at 6221 Marathon Edenton, Goshen, Sept. 26. Unlisted items taken at 6559 Ohio 133, Goshen, Sept. 11. Unlisted items taken from Larry’s Auto Sales at Ohio Pike, Amelia, Sept. 21. Female reported this offense at 2053 Ohio Pike, Amelia, Sept. 16. Tire taken off vehicle at 2179 Ohio Pike No. 20, Amelia, Sept. 25.

Police reports continued B13

On the record

CJN-MMA

October 21, 2009

B13

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

Filings

Kristy Cribbs vs. Lance McCue, et al., other tort Patricia Weitzel vs. Irma M. Kaltenhauser, other tort Robin Coulter and Steve Coulter vs. Becky R. Thompson and Celina Insurance Group, other tort Daniel L. Stacey Jr. vs. Tammy M. Gunter, other tort Thomas Palmer vs. Patent Construction Systems and Marsha Ryan Administrator, worker’s compensation Larry L. Powers vs. Pour Wall Contractors Inc. and Marsha P. Ryan Administrator, worker’s compensation James C. Vaughn vs. Marsha Ryan Administrator and George Walter Reitz, worker’s compensation Codi N. Robinson vs. Eastgate Health Care Center Inc., et al., worker’s compensation Cherry R. Oliver vs. Administrator Bureau of Worker’s Compensation and Cracker Barrell Old Country Store, worker’s compensation Frank L. Haer vs. Marsha Ryan and Endeavor Construction Ltd., worker’s compensation Riverhills Bank vs. Paul R. Yelton Administrator, et al., foreclosure Wachovia Mortgage FSB vs. Christopher J. Vieth, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP fka Countrywide vs. Malish Patel, et al., foreclosure

Green Tree Servicing LLC fka Conseco Finance vs. Jason G. In, et al., foreclosure Bank of New York Mellon vs. Konstantin Misyukovets, et al., foreclosure United States of America vs. Barbara A. McIntosh, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Darlene A. Sigmon, et al., foreclosure JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Bryon E. Hughes, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Sandra L. Kramer and Clermont County Treasurer, foreclosure MERS and HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. vs. Roger L. Burleson, et al., foreclosure Donald E. Hill vs. Naomi Oetzel, et al., foreclosure Bank of New York Mellon vs. Lesley Dean Sawyer, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Christopher B. Lackore, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. James H. Kincaid, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Pamela S. Ramey, et al., foreclosure Beneficial Ohio Inc. vs. Barbara J. Marck, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Jeffrey A. Dancer and Fifth Third Bank, foreclosure One West Bank FSB successor in interest vs. Teresa A. Klaas, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP fka Countrywide Home Loans vs. Ronald R. Roeper and Nancy J.

Roeper, foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP fka Countrywide Home Loans vs. Jason E. Bricking and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP fka Countrywide Home Loans vs. Christine M. Acierni and Michael B. Ware, foreclosure Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association vs. Michael D. Bricker, et al., foreclosure Citimortgage Inc. vs. Michael E. Jackson, et al., foreclosure HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. vs. Mark O. Engle, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Robert A. Veite, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Ronald L. Sanders II, et al., foreclosure Westfield National Insurance Company vs. Michael A. Gilbert and Martha Gilbert, other civil Ruth D. Hafer and Howard E. Hafer vs. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company, other civil Asset Acceptance LLC vs. Donna S. Holtzleiter, other civil State of Ohio Ex Rel Barbara Hartman and State of Ohio Ex Rel John Does vs. Christopher B. Knoop, et al., other civil Advantage Assets II Inc. vs. Eleanor M. Donisi, other civil State of Ohio Department of Taxation vs. John L. Flottman, other civil

Divorce

Suzanne P. Smith vs. Craig W. Smith Eric J. Petrotte vs. Candice Petrotte Samantha Thompson vs. Donald

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

Dissolution

Deborah A. Dattilo vs. Gregory R. Dattilo Sandra K. Parr vs. Perry T. Parr Nicky Hicks vs. Jeffrey S. Hicks Amy Michelle Ragle vs. Shawn Allen Ragle Linda Wylie vs. Daniel Wylie David L. Hill vs. Tricia K. Hill Kristina Spence vs. James Spence

Indictments

The following people have been indicted by the Clermont County grand jury to the Court of Common Pleas. This means members of the grand jury decided enough evidence has been collected to warrant filing charges. Timothy J. Resibois, 28, 1815 Ohio 321, Sardinia, receiving stolen property, forgery, Union Township Police Department. Nicholas J. Cooper, 19, 3893 Old Savannah Drive, Cincinnati, theft, Union Township Police Department. Debra A. Swindall, 48, 27 E. Fifth St., Franklin, grand theft, Union Township Police Department. Jenny L. Treftz, 26, 2110 St. Michael

St., Cincinnati, burglary, grand theft, Union Township Police Department. Sean C. Schricten, 32, 2110 St. Michael St., Cincinnati, burglary, grand theft, receiving stolen property, Union Township Police Department. Shantay D. Howard, 22, 4737 Este Ave., Cincinnati, robbery, Union Township Police Department. Sherri L. Ross, 28, 1867 Kirbett Road, Goshen, theft, The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Amy L. Singh, 39, 969 Ohio 28 Lot 87, Milford, theft, tampering with evidence, The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Brett A. Noonan, 23, at large, notice of change of address, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. James T. Johnson, 39, 5674 Cypress Way Drive, Milford, breaking and entering, Miami Township Police. Maryanne McCracken, 34, 18 Meadow Drive, Milford, burglary, Miami Township Police. Anna M. Marck, 26, 324 Washington St. #4, New Richmond, obstructing justice, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Robin L. Webber, 45, 2205 Berry Road, Amelia, aggravated possession of drugs, possession of cocaine, Narcotics Unit. Cody T. Jordan, 19, 25 Sandpiper Court, Amelia, aggravated possession of drugs, Narcotics Unit. Barbie Jo Kassow, 27, aggravated robbery, felonious assault, Goshen Police.

David S. Lee, 19, aggravated robbery, Goshen Police. Albert J. Schober, 19, aggravated robbery, felonious assault, Goshen Police. Nicholas J. Goehr, 18, 3806 Hyde Park Ave., Cincinnati, burglary, breaking and entering, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Christian M. Walls, 18, 3273 Ohio 756, Felicity, burglary, breaking and entering, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office.

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\ne wdecisions.asp so that the full text of the court’s opinions can be carefully read. In the matter of: State of Ohio vs. Ronald A. Garrett, presiding judge H.J. Bressler, judges Robert P. Ringland and Robert A. Hendrickson. The appeals court reversed and remanded, with separate concurring opinion, the decision of Clermont County Court of Common Pleas. In the matter of: State of Ohio vs. Jeffrey A. Simms, presiding judge William W. Young, judges Robert P. Ringland and Robert A. Hendrickson. The appeals court affirmed the decision of Clermont County Court of Common Pleas.

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

AMELIA VILLAGE

5 Creekview Lane, Maple Street Homes LLC. to Samuel Powers III, 0.339 acre, $148,385. Main Street, Estate of Georgette Stievenard to Franklin & Karen Slusher, 0.424 acre, $17,600. Main Street, Estate of Georgette Stievenard to Franklin & Karen Slusher, 0.389 acre, $31,900. Oak & Main Street, Estate of Georgette Stievenard to Franklin & Karen Slusher, 6.080 acre, $137,500. Oak Street, Estate of Georgette Stievenard to Ted & Mary Eldridge, et al., 2.587 acre, $99,000. 23 South Ridge Drive, NVR Inc. to Kathy Smith, 0.23 acre, $123,440.

BATAVIA TOWNSHIP

2284 Chesterfield Lane, James Ahern to Cody Sexton & Amy Butler, 0.232 acre, $119,900. 2063 Commons Circle Drive, The Drees Co. to Viki Deininger, $164,600. 1530 Creekside Road, Michael &

Margo Bowling to Mark & Lacey Hasselbeck, 0.234 acre, $160,000. 2127 Crossridge Drive, The Drees Co. to Bradley & Mary Webb, 0.413 acre, $214,955. 1386 Ohio 125, BP Products North America Inc. to 1386 Ohio 125 Amelia LLC, 0.644 acre, $579,505. 4205 Rapture Drive, Tina Young, et al. to SunTrust Mortgage Inc., 5.000 acre, $220,000. 97 Tall Trees Drive Unit 20B, Dennis Dryden, et al. to Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., $63,333.34. 4652 Trophy Lane Unit 300, Carolyn Cain to Cara Tallman, $82,000.

Billie Sellers, 2.023 acre, $206,000. 2300 Woodville Pike, Prestige Homes Inc. to Tim & Lynne Carter, 1.498 acre, $106,000.

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP

960 Ashire Court, Gerald & Karen Budde, trustee to Brian & Margaret Gehler, $273,000. 5620 Beech Grove Drive, Stephen & Kimberly Morris to Chalee Stevens & Jason Stevens, 0.605 acre, $184,000. 567 Belle Meade Farm Drive, Barbara & Barry Basden to Richard & Amelia Allendorf, $347,000. 1131 Hayward Circle, Fischer Single Family Homes II LLC. to Dustin Steveson, 0.3017 acre, $187,685. 5779 Highview Drive, Ruth Cutter to Yolanda Hughes, $144,500.

7180 Edenton Pleasant Plain Road, Jason Riendeau to Brian & Angel Strunk, 0.880 acre, $102,550. 2611 McHenry Road, Jennifer Stacey to Matt & Tiffany Singleton, 0.543 acre, $110,000. 1344 Norma Lane, Michael Audas to Tracy Rogers, $140,000. 6593 Ohio 48, Ray & Phyllis Redmon to Dustin & Shanda Webber, 1.218 acre, $132,900. 7242 Thompson Road, Robert & Sharleen Grunenwald to Barbara &

JACKSON TOWNSHIP

5186 Glancy Corner Marathon Road, Vickie Lynn Shepherd to Dena & Randy Partin, 5.498 acre, $30,000. Jackson Pike, Daniel & Sharon Borke to SAR Inc., 10.02 acre, $61,000. 3935 Moore Marathon Road, Gary & Diane Adkins to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., $46,667.

MIAMI TOWNSHIP

1341 Mills of Miami Blvd., Potterhill Homes LLC. to Casey & Amy Marquette, 0.12 acre, $184,000. 6744 Oak Bark Drive, Jefferson & Tiffany Livengood to Deanne Carrello, $236,500. 5305 Oakcrest Court, Fischer Single Family Homes II LLC. to Bradley & Jodi Duncan, 1.4007 acre, $358,792. 6885 Oakland Road, Matthew & Kelly Fahey to Richard Schreiber, 5 acre, $279,000. 954 Paxton Lake Drive, James & Shannon Schlachter to Eric & Barbara Oehler, 0.333 acre, $252,500. 1547 Pointe Drive, Brandon Garretson, et al. to Sarah Westrich, 0.339 acre, $186,000. 6691 Raes Creek Court, David Zellner to Geoffrey & Megan Bowers, 0.392 acre, $295,000. 632 Wards Corner Road, Marilyn Seibert to Armanda Novoa, et al., $84,000. 546 Wards Corner Road, BP Products North America Inc. to 546 Wards Corner Loveland LLC, 1.337 acre, $53,162. 6225 Watchcreek Way Unit 301, Estate of John Reifenberger to Rebecca Murphy, $110,000.

BUILDING PERMITS Residential

Ashley Turner, Goshen, alter, 1926 Woodville Pike, Goshen Township. Thompson Heating Corp., Cincinnati, HVAC, 6765 Strohmenger, Goshen Township. Ray Redmon Construction, Goshen, new, 6596 Ohio 48, Goshen Township, $60,000. Charles Bankemper, Batavia, alter, 5312 Monterey Road, Jackson Township. Radin Electric, Hamilton, alter, 945 Hidden Ridge, Miami Township. Adelaida Lapid, Milford, alter, 5693 Sherwood Drive, Miami Township. Billie McClain, Milford HVAC, 5719 Melody Lane, Miami Township. Recker & Boerger, Cincinnati, HVAC, 6309 Arrowpoint Drive, Miami Township. Synergy Success Group, Loveland, HVAC, 5708 Blue Spruce, Miami Township. Edward Woods, Milford, alter, 2012 Taylor Lane, Stonelick Township. Keith Lewis, Amelia, deck, 3 Creekview Lane, Amelia Village, $2,000. Johnson Builders, Cincinnati, porch, 1432 Gumbert Drive, Batavia Township, $15,000. Eric Brown Electric, Amelia, alter, 46 Apple Road, Batavia Township. A.K.E. Electric, Falmouth, Kentucky, fire repair, 2276 Chesterfield Lane,

Batavia Township. Carver Fence/Deck, Batavia, deck, 203 Lights Pointe Court, New Richmond Village. Floyd Roberts, New Richmond, alter, 921 Market St., New Richmond Village. Potter Hill Homes, Milford, new 229 Compass Court, New Richmond Village, $75,000; new, 223 Compass Court, $76,000; new, 231 Compass Court, $71,000. Maple Street Homes, Crestview Hills, Kentucky, new, 110 Junction Point, New Richmond Village, $87,300. Tony Callahan, Mason, trailer, 3027 Ohio 132, Ohio Township. Oakley Rocco, Batavia, alter, 135 Mayflower, Ohio Township. Recker & Boerger, Cincinnati, HVAC, 1220 Ben Avon, Union Township; HVAC, 4045 Ashwood Court. Rick Ogden Heat & Air, Loveland, HVAC, 4288 Wuebold Lane, Union Township. Santel Electric, Batavia, alter, 811 Fairway Drive, Union Township. GAR Electric, Batavia, alter, 3770 Cain Run Road, Williamsburg Township. Rick Bowling, Cincinnati, alter 168 S. 5th St., Williamsburg Village.

Commercial

McClorey & Savage Architects, Cincinnati, alter, 1052 Jer Les

Drive, Miami Township, $4,500. Cintas, Cincinnati, fire alarm-Holiday Inn Eastgate, 4559 Eastgate Blvd., Union Township. DS2 Architects, Maysville, alter-Butterbees Restaurant, Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road, Union Township, $80,000. Tom Rechtin Heat & Air, Bellevue, Kentucky, alter, 4949 Tealtown Road, Union Township, $12,000. PFB Architects, Cincinnati, alterKroger Eastgate, Eastgate Blvd., Union Township, $21,000. Verldon Ellis, Cincinnati, pole barn, 782 Oaks Drive, Union Township, $7,000. Barker Electric, Batavia, alter, apts. No. 145, 146, 147 Newlun, @ $2,000 each. Atlantic Sign Co., Cincinnati, sign, 4022 Mt. Carmel Tobasco, Union Township. Martha Knapke, Williamsburg, shed/porch, 185 Winding Trails, Williamsburg Village, $17,000. DS2 Architects, Maysville, alter, 524 W. Main St., Mt. Orab Village, $15,000. Dalmation Fire, Mason, fire suppression, 4562 Julep Way, Batavia Township. Advantage Fire Protection, Cincinnati, fire suppression, 2337 Clermont Center Drive, Batavia Township. Fischer Attached Homes, Crestview

Hills, Kentucky, new-building 17, 14 units, 4562 Julep Way, Batavia Township, $999,000. Harley Associates Architects, Batavia, new-maintenance storage barn, 4400 Haskell Lane, Batavia Township, $638,200. Thomas Yingling, Batavia, garage 2354 Bauer Road, Batavia Township, $17,400. Peck Hanaford & Briggs, Cincinnati, addition, 1135 Ohio 125, Pierce Township. Cintas, Cincinnati, fire suppression, 4559 Eastgate Blvd., Union Township; fire suppression, 4022 Mt. Carmel Tobasco. Allgeier & Sons Inc., Cincinnati, demolition 532 Old Ohio 74, Union Township. Kennedy’s Landing, Cincinnati, alter 960 Kennedy’s Landing, Union Township. W & H Construction, Cincinnati, alterHoliday Inn, 4501 Eastgate, Union Township, $6,000. GPD Group, Akron, AT & T shelter, 813 Barg Salt Run, Union Township, $25,000; antenna, $25,000. Sign Graphics & Design, Milford, sign, 8705 Ohio 32, Union Township. Atlantic Sign Co., Cincinnati, sign, 4530 Eastgate, Union Township. Charles Plazarin, Owensville, alter, 214 W. Main St., Williamsburg Village, $4,500.

POLICE REPORTS From B12 Unlisted items taken from vehicle at 3690 Treeline Court, Amelia, Sept. 26. Unlisted items taken from vehicle at 41 Huntington, Amelia, Sept. 27. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers at Ohio Pike, Amelia, Sept. 23. Medication taken at 4861 Monterey Maple Grove, Batavia, Sept. 28. Unlisted items taken at 400 University Lane No. 204, Batavia, Sept. 28. Unlisted items taken at 2535 Pochard, Batavia, Sept. 28. Unlisted items taken at 1531 Maryan Ave., Batavia, Sept. 23.

Unlisted items taken at 2845 U.S. 50 No. 6A, Batavia, Sept. 24. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers at Ohio 131, Batavia, Sept. 25. Sign taken at U.S. 50 at Stonelick Williams Corner, Batavia, Sept. 26. Unlisted items taken from vehicle at 500 University Lane, Batavia, Sept. 26. Unlisted items taken at 207 Eastfork Crossing, Batavia, Sept. 26. Unlisted items taken from vehicle at 700 University Lane, Batavia, Sept. 26. Unlisted items taken at 206 Eastfork Crossing, Batavia, Sept. 27.

Unlisted items taken at 58 Sierra Court, Batavia, Sept. 24. Unlisted items taken from doctor’s office at 1000 Hospital Drive, Batavia, Sept. 17. Unlisted items taken from vehicle at 2736 Ohio 132, New Richmond, Sept. 27. Cellphone taken at 3547 Taylor Road, Williamsburg, Sept. 23. At 212 Prather Road, Felicity, Sept. 26. At 2644 Moore Road, Bethel Sept. 25. At 2730 Bethel New Richmond, Bethel Sept. 22. At 3346 Patterson Road, Bethel Oct. 9. At 3696 U.S. 52, Georgetown,, Sept. 24. At Ohio 133, Felicity, Sept. 28.

Unlisted items taken at 330 Brown St., Bethel, Oct. 1. Checks taken and forged at 623 Felicity Cedron Rural, Felicity, Oct. 2. Female reported this offense at 2999 Ohio 756, Felicity, Sept. 23. Unlisted items taken at 3489 PennyLane, Felicity, Sept. 29. Unlisted items taken at 489 Felicity Cedron Rural, Georgetown, Oct. 3.

Unruly juvenile offenses

At 2247 Dean Road, Bethel Oct. 6.

Violation of protection order

Female reported this offense at 3254 Martin Road, Pleasant Plain, Oct. 3.

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

LEGAL NOTICE DOUG VIRES UNIT #118 P.O. BOX MILFORD, OH 45150 JERRY FADDIS UNIT#A-21 & A-22 4309 E. FORK VALLEY DR. BATAVIA, OH 45103 You are hereby notified that your personal property stored at Day Heights Storage, Milford, OH will be sold for payment due. 1001509870

LEGAL NOTICE David Scott, 218 Water Street Milford Ohio 45150 Bin # 275; Joseph 6110 Woltering, Oakridge Apt. #102 Milford Ohio 45150 Bin # 20; Jason Cochran, 1189 Brightwater Circle Milford Ohio 45150 Bin# 225 Roseann Goodwill, 374 Summit Ave. Gaithersburg MD 20877 Bin #121; Erica Ellington 16 Partridge Drive Amelia, Ohio 45102 Bin # 60 & #61. You are hereby notified that your personal property now in storage at Storage Fortress Milford, Ohio may be obtained by you for the balance due plus all other expenses or the property will be sold at public sale. The last day to obtain your property 11/04/2009. 878140/1001501164

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

LEGAL NOTICE The following Storage unit(s) from Stronghold of Eastgate will be sold at public auction by Don Bates Auctioneers, at 758 Old State Route 74, Cincinnati Ohio 45245 on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. and will continue until all units are sold. The unit number, name and last known address are as follows: Unit 053 Kasandra M. Nedved, 1133 Forest Run Dr. Batavia, Ohio 45103 1001508881 LEGAL NOTICE Storage Unlimited 1294 st. rt. 28 Loveland, OH.45140, hereby gives notice to:#452, Sharon Brewer, 171 Barry Ct., Loveland, Ohio 45140. #266, Kenneth Brinegar, 2308 Wilshire Cir., Goshen, Ohio 45122. #230, Brian Clegg, 1428 Gibson Rd., Goshen, Ohio 45122. #247, Shayne Dorazio, 1022 Way, Milford, Ohio 45140. #G20, Jesse Foster, 2618 Norwood Ave., Norwood, Ohio 45212. #355, Wm. Freimuth, 5854 Wede Rd., Milford, Ohio 45140. #128-33, Kathlene Heath, Box137, Milford, Ohio 45140. #G37, Ned Hope, 6526 Convey Ct., Loveland, Ohio 45140. #G81, JBW dba Fred Palazzo, 1109 Tumbleweed Dr., Loveland, Ohio 45140 #327, Shenna Meravi, 1413 Peach Blossom Ct., Columbus, Ohio 43204. #235, Linda Mink, 1854 Main St. # B., Goshen, Ohio 45122. #405, Michael Patterson, 5896 Whipperwill Hollow Dr., Milford, Ohio 45140. #219, Cynthia Shields, 10 Iroquios Dr., Loveland, Ohio 45140. #344, Roger Snell, 1887 Pebble Ridge #7, Milford, Ohio 45140. #402, Michael Stocker, 7885 Cox Rd.#3, West Chester, Ohio 45069. #417, Michelle Taylor, 118 Sunset Pl., Goshen, Ohio 45122. #218, Russell Walker, 7136 Goshen Rd., Goshen, Ohio 45122. That their property stored at Storage Unlimited will be sold for payment due, On October 28, 2009 Info. 513-575-5999. 1001511988

cincinnati.com/community

B14

CJN-MMA

Deaths

October 21, 2009

Ophia Back

Ophia Back, 98, of Bethel died Oct. 14. Survived by daughter, Linda Back. Preceded in death by husband, Richmond Back. Services were Oct. 19 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel.

Myrtle S. Bradner

Myrtle S. Bradner, 68, of Union Township died Oct. 12. Survived by sons, Mike Bradner and John Bradner Jr.; daughter, Tina Marie Bradner; brothers, Bill, David, Gene, Finley Jr. and Johnny; sisters, Margaret, Joyce, Carmel, Loretta and Alice; and grandchildren, Christopher, Jacob, Chelsea, Ashley, Leah, Stephanie, Cory and David. Preceded in death by husband, John Bradner. Services were Oct. 16 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia.

Robert O. Bruine

Robert O. “Bob” Bruine, 70, of Bethel died Oct. 9. Survived by wife, Barbara (nee Williams) Bruine; daughter, Kathy (Ted) Rogers; and grandchildren, Mark (Cassie) and Bryan Rogers. Services were Oct. 15 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel. Memorials to: American Legion Post 406 Christmas Fund, P.O. Box 42, Bethel, OH 45106.

Elva G. Combs

Elva G. Combs, 91, formerly of Withamsville died Oct. 7. Survived by children, Ruth (Bob) Combs-Powell, Ronald C., Regina S. (Jaime Guerrero) and Roger W. (Kathy) Combs; sister, Odessa Green-Jaworski; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence E. Combs; son, Cecil Ray Combs; father, Fountain P. Green; mother, Ella Kiser; and brothers, Kermit, Odell and Sylvan Green. Services were Oct. 13 at T.P. White and Sons Funeral Home.

Edward G. Delk

Edward G. “Bud” Delk of Milford died Oct. 8. Survived by wife, Susan (nee

Lumley); children, Brenda (Kent) Mullikin and Edward R. (Debbie) Delk; grandchildren, Kendra (Matt) Schappacher, Racheal Wessel and Matt Mullikin; great-grandchildren, Kaleb Schappacher; siblings, Elizabeth (the late Emerald) Anderson, Vivian (Gary) Rodgers; also survived by his extended family, many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by siblings, Evelyn (Jim) Glorius, Charles (Theresa) Delk and Ralph (Jean) Delk; and parents, Herman and Ella Bee Delk. Services were Oct. 13 at MihovkRosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 452633597; or Clermont Nursing Care Center, 934 Ohio 28, Milford, OH 45150.

Linda S. Emmich

Linda S. Emmich, 61, of Union Township died Oct. 13. Survived by son, Jeffrey Emmich; daughters, Stephanie Emmich and Kelly Emmich; brother, Robert Petersman; sisters, Carol Kuhlman and Cynthia Petersman; and grandchildren, Joey Barlowe, Caitlyn Utley, James Emmich and David Utley. No services.

Donna J. Epperhart

Donna J. Epperhart, 50, of Hamersville died Oct. 11. Survived by son, Matthew Martin; daughters, Jennifer and Amanda Martin; and grandchildren, Austin, Jessica, Nicole, Brandon and Hannah. Preceded in death by parents, Charles D. and Marjorie (nee Linkous) Pots; and brother, Bryon Potts. Services were Oct. 14 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel.

Andrew Basil Foster

Andrew Basil “Andy” Foster, 36, of Amelia died Oct. 9. Survived by wife, Bonnie (nee Mahaney); step-son, Thaddis; parents, Kenneth and Yvonne (nee Whittington) Foster; also survived by many family and friends. Preceded in death by grandparents, Virgil and Nola Foster, and Basil and Joan Whittington. Services were Oct. 14 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia. Memorials to: Andrew Foster

TENN

ESSE

Memorial Fund, c/o U.S. Bank Eastgate Meijer Office, 888 Eastgate North Road, Cincinnati, OH 45245.

Howard C. Griffith

Howard C. Griffith, 91, of Summerside died Oct. 7. Survived by sons, Howard “Jack” (Virginia) and James Lee (Betty) Griffith; daughter, Judy Ann (Gary) Crooker; siblings, Georgia (Gene) Ilhardt, Violet McGinnis, Evelyn Redman and Irma Hicks; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, L. Virginia Griffith; father, Thomas Griffee; mother, Myrtle Estep; and siblings, Louise Wilson, Nancy Ridge, Laura Brown, Mary Short and Faye Burton. Services were Oct. 9 at T.P. White and Sons Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 452633597.

THE DOOLIN HOUSE INN. Premier Inn. Gourmet breakfast. Minutes from Lake Cumberland. Join us for a romantic weekend/women’s retreat. 606-678-9494 doolinhouse.com

q COKE 400 NASCAR r At Daytona Beach, July 4, 2010. 2 BR (sleeps 8), 2 BA oceanfront condo, many amenities. One wk. $4500. Local owner. 859-356-3865

William J. Gunkel

William J. “Gunk” Gunkel, 70, of Withamsville died Oct. 12. Survived by step-children, Paula Sebastian, Peggy Drew, Leah Howes; 13 step-grandchildren and numerous step-great-grandchildren; sister, Juanita Wade; sister-in-law, Glenda Manning; nephew, Mark wade. Preceded in death by wife, Helen Manning Gunkel; and step-children, John Drew and Dennis Bailey. Services were Oct. 16 at the Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, 323 N. Union St, Felicity.

Rita O. Leming

Rita O. Leming, 88, of Milford and formerly of Terrace Park died Oct. 12. Survived by daughter, Pamela Lenz; daughter-in-law, Barbara Leming; and grandchildren, Erich Lenz, Donald (Jenny) and Daniel Leming. Preceded in death by husband, Robert O. Lenz; and son, David Leming. Services were Oct. 16 at St. Andrew Catholic Church.

Arthur William Icard

Arthur William Icard, 80, of Milford died Oct. 9. Survived by sons and daughtersin-law, Ike and Sue Icard, Albert and Candy Icard, and Clinton and Nancy Icard; grandchildren, Tony, Kyle, Joshua, Corinne and Maria Icard, and Michael Ostendorf; one greatgranddaughter; sister, Louise Woods; sister-in-law, Shirley Clark. Preceded in death by brother, Clint Icard. Services were Oct. 12 at Evans Funeral Home.

Carl H. Mueller Jr.

Carl H. Mueller Jr., 78, of Bethel died Oct. 12. Survived by sons, Mike D. (Linda) Mueller and Timmy S. Mueller; daughters, E. Sue (Bruce) Daniel and Kathy H. (Jay) Noble; brothers, Jimmy Mueller and Ernie Mueller;

Raymond E. Kellerman

FLORIDA

Beautiful Seagrove Beach Rent & Relax. Nr Destin, between famous Seaside & Rosemary Beach. Cozy Cottages to Gulf Front Condos. Web Specials. 1-800-537-5387 www.garrettbeachrentals.com

Robert Douglas Kidd of Milford died Sept. 12. Survived by wife of 49 years, Judith Anne Bradley Kidd; children, Melissa Anne(Louis) Hudson and Micah Douglas (Kimberly Ann) Kidd; grandchildren, Ian Douglas Kidd, Meredith Annette and Mariah Anne Hudson; and siblings, Marcella Ryan, Elves Dean Kidd, Denver Gene Kidd, Joyce Juroska, Lonnie Kidd, Eileen Baird, Sue Tribble and Garry Kidd; also survived by a host of friends, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by parents, Jessie Earl Kidd and Madge Lee Stephens Kidd. Memorials to: the Pancreatic Cancer Research or the American Heart Association, 2936 Vernon Place, Cincinnati, OH 45219.

Raymond E. Kellerman, 83, of

BED AND BREAKFAST

Clearwater/Indian Rocks Beach GULF BEACH’S BEST VALUE! Beach front condo, 2 BR, 2 BA. Pool. Fall rates. 513-770-4243 www.bodincondo.com

John Edward Nelson, 60, of New Richmond died Oct. 7. Survived by wife, Martha (nee Daley); brothers, Larry, Jake and Nathan; sister, Shareese; aunt, Betty (John) Hughes; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and longtime friends. Preceded in death by parents, Russell and Edna (nee Nelson) Grant. Services were Oct. 12 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, New Richmond.

Beulah A. Proud

Beulah A. Proud, 91, of Amelia died Oct. 10. Survived by sons, Charles W. “Bill” (Phyllis) Proud and Robert L. Proud; daughter, Kathy (Jeff) Kent; brothers, Herbert Humphries and Joe Humphries Jr.; sisters, Viola Sibert and Betty Sedgwick; grandchildren, Brenda (Kenrick) Hamilton, Connie (Todd) Gray, Becky (Todd) Davis, Ryan (Stephanie) Kent and Erin Kent; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Charles A. Proud; and brothers, Ray, Stanley and Donald Humphries Sr. Memorials to: Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, KY 41056.

Shirley Rae Smith

Shirley Rae (nee Wash) Smith, 77, of Hillsboro died Sept. 25. Survived by husband, Paul L. “Smitty” Smith; children, Mary Ann (Tom) Lefker, Sonja L. Puckett, Linda S. Smith, Charles Michael Weigel, Carol L. (Robert) Trainor, April A. (William) Mullen, Diana F. Smith, Robert D. (Elaine) Weigel, Faith (David) Maupin and Walter A. (Jean)

Feature of the Week

The Doolin House Bed & Breakfast

DESTIN. Edgewater Beach Condos on the Gulf. 1-3 BR, beachfront, pvt balconies, FREE wi-fi, beach set-up & fitness center. New massage/facial salon, 2 pools (1 heated), area golf & deep sea fishing. $20 gift cert to poolside grill (weekly renters, in season). Pay for 3, 4 or 5 nights & receive one additional night free! 800-8224929, www.edgewaterbeach.com EAST COAST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH Luxurious oceanfront condos & vacation homes. Closest & best beach to Disney. Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals 800-728-0513 www.oceanprops.com

FLORIDA GULF COAST Homes, Condos, Investment Steve Milner, Lic. Agent Coldwell-Banker 1-941-893-7326

FT. MYERS BEACH. Two luxury 2 Br, 2 Ba condos (1 corner unit) di rectly on the beach & by golf course. Balcony, pool, hot tub & more! South Island. 2 wk. min. Available Sept.Jan. & early March. 513-489-4730

SANIBEL ISLAND Quality, beachfront condos. Excellent service! Great rates! www.SanibelIslandVacations.com 1-888-451-7277

MICHIGAN

Bed & Breakfast

Somerset, Kentucky’s Premiere Inn Located Just Minutes from Lake Cumberland

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

FLORIDA

LEELANAU VACATION RENTALS Over 120 condos, cottages and homes on Lake Michigan, Glen Lake and other inland lakes. Call 231-334-6100 or visit www.leelanau.com/vacation

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

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

1001503516-01

CLEARWATER - Indian Rocks Beach 2br, 2ba Gulf Front condo. Heated pool, balcony. Many up grades. 513-771-1373, 260-3208 www.go-qca.com/condo

John Edward Nelson

Smith; also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by children, Paul E. Smith and Tonja Miller. Services were Sept. 28 at the Williamsburg United Methodist Church, Williamsburg. Memorials to: Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd., Mount Orab, OH 45154.

Betty J. Spurlock

Betty J. (nee Mills) Spurlock, 57, of Union Township died Oct. 9. Survived by husband, Ova Allen Spurlock; sons, Craig (Teresa) Lynch and Ova Allen (Angela) Spurlock Jr.; mother, Amanda Mills; brother, Homer; sisters, Bonnie, Marlene and Darlene; and grandchildren, Austin, Madison, Rebecca, Mason and Ty. Preceded in death by father, Elige Mills. Services were Oct. 13 at Ambassador Free Will Baptist Church. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597.

Lawrence T. Sumner

Lawrence Thornsby “LT” Sumner, 39, of Amelia died Oct. 9. Survived by wife, Angela (nee McDowell); sons, Russell and Brandon; daughters, Sarah and Destany; parents, Ronnie Lee and Patricia Ann (nee Combs); brothers, Steven E. Sumner and Eli C. “Jaws” Sumner; grandfather, Lawrence Sumner; also survived by many family members, co-workers and friends. Services were Oct. 13 at Graceland Memorial Gardens, Milford. Memorials to: Grace and Mercies Outreach, 17 W. Main St., Amelia, OH 45102.

Kathleen M. Thackston

Kathleen M. Thackston, 66, of Milford died Oct. 5. Survived by son, James T. (Tammy) Cline; sisters, Marilyn (Jim) Hornschemeier and Patricia (Jim) Frankenhoff; grandchildren, Maylesa and Matthew Cline; and greatgrandchild, Kyla Elsen. Preceded in death by husband, Pete Thackston; father, Thomas Monahan; and mother, Ethel Schoedinger. Services were Oct. 12 at T.P. White and Sons Funeral Home.

513.768.8285 or travelads@enquirer.com

FLORIDA

BeautifulBeach.com leads you to NW Florida’s Beach Vacation Rentals along the beaches of South Walton. Luxurious gulf-front homes, seaside condos and cottages. Dune Allen Realty, 50 yrs of excellent service and accommodations. 888-267-2121 or visit www.BeautifulBeach.com

Robert D. Kidd

grandchildren, Heather, Tiffany, Kyle, Brooklyn, Marcus, Whitney, Tyler and Dakota; and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Roberta (nee Spotted Horse) Mueller; son, David Mueller; and grandson, Carl D. Daniel. Services were Oct. 17 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati East, 7691 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati, OH 45230; or Greater Cincinnati Deaf Club.

Travel & Resort Directory

BED AND BREAKFAST

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, FL Book Now for Winter to be in this bit of Paradise! Great fall rates, $499/week. 513-236-5091 ww.beachesndreams.net

Milford died Oct. 8. Survived by children, Donald (Donna) Boeres and Richard (Kathy) Boeres; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and siblings, Robert Kellerman, Richard Kellerman and Sarah Carter. Preceded in death by wife, Alice (nee Boeres) Kellerman; and siblings, Glen Kellerman and Lillian Thomas. Services were Oct. 13 at CraverRiggs Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials to: American Heart Association, 5211 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227.

INDIANA

MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $129/2 persons. Singles $124. Suites $139-$159. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5 mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside & 80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit: www.riversidetowerhotel.com

SIESTA KEY. Gulf front condo. Our complex is just 20 feet to one of the World’s Best Rated Beaches! Bright and airy, nicely appointed. All amenities. Cinci owner, 513-232-4854

A Beautiful Luxury Log Cabin Resort minutes from Dollywood & Pigeon Forge! Great amenities, pet friendly cabins. Excellent rates! Call now or visit us online www.hiddenspringsresort.com 1-888-HSR-TENN (477-8366) CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617 GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com

NORTH CAROLINA EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 1-252-354-5555 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com

SOUTH CAROLINA N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com

TENNESSEE 1-7 Affordable, Deluxe Chalets & Cabin Rentals. Pigeon Forge in the Smokies. Vacation/Dollywood Specials. Free brochure. Call 1-800-833-9987. www.firesidechalets.com

BROWN COUNTY Be renewed by fall’s magnificent colors! Delight your family with a visit to Indiana’s autumn haven and family playground! Comfort Inn, in the ! of all of Nashville’s attractions. 812-988-6118 choicehotels.com

TENNESSEE

A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com

www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618

TIME SHARES DISCOUNT TIMESHARES Save 60-80% off Retail! Worldwide Locations! Call for Free InfoPack! 1-800-731-0307 www.holidaygroup.com/cn