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Castrucci to open new showroom

Despite General Motor’s request to move to the King’s Automall and the impending budget crisis, Mike Castrucci Chevrolet will be staying in Milford. “GM’s opinion is that their number one Chevy store should be in the number one location, which they think is the King’s Automall,” said Ron Burke, Castrucci’s director of fixed operations. “We have spent a lot of time developing a relationship with the Milford community and we didn’t want to start over again.” FULL STORY, A2

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Libraries could cut programs By Mary Dannemiller

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In March, seniors gathered at the Williamsburg Senior Center and learned how the Nintendo Wii video game systems could help them exercise. The program was sponsored by the Clermont County Public Library. However, programs such as this one will be discontinued if Governor Ted Strickland’s proposed 50percent cut in library funding is approved by state legislators. “Governor Strickland has to balance his budget and part of his remaining regiment is to cut library funding by 50 percent by July 1,” said Clermont County Public Library Executive Director Dave Mezack. “What that would mean for Clermont County is most of the public outreach programming is going to go away.” Also, plans for a new multi-million dollar branch in Union Township would be scrapped. “We’re still in the process of trying to acquire property and we would stop that process immediately,” said Joe Braun, president of the library’s board of trustees. Mezack said he is “aggravated” with Strickland’s proposed cuts and with more people using the libraries, now is not the time to make radical cuts. From 2007 to 2008, circulation rose three percent, but from 2008 to today, circulation has increased by 17 percent across the 10 Clermont libraries. “With the economic situation really bad, a lot of people are relying on libraries for services during their unemployment like writing resumes and doing research to seek employment,” he said. “It makes us all very aggravated that we won’t be able to provide these services that are necessary for the public.” While Mezack would not speculate on whether or not branches would be shut down or hours would be cut, he did say all of the libraries would be looked at closely. With circulation of 360,104 so far this year, the Milford-Miami Township branch is the county’s busiest, with the Owensville

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Tami Williams of Miami Township spends time with her children at the Milford-Miami Township branch library. The kids, from left, are Jonathan, 6, Megan, 9, and Steven, 3, in mom’s lap.

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Tami Williams of Miami Township said she comes to the Milford-Miami Township branch library with her four children at least once a week. She checks out books, books on CDs and videos for the children. The family often uses the computers at the library. Her older children also are involved in the summer reading program at the library. “We’re here all the time,” she said. She said a cutback in library hours would be less convenient for her. “It would be real sad,” she said. Stephenie Coursey of Miami Township said she brings her two daughters to the library often. When they were younger, they participated in reading time. Now that they’re older, they come to work on school reports and projects. She said the library staff is very helpful finding things for her daughters. Her older daughter, Hannah, 10, said that if the library cut its hours the children in the Milford area would need a lot more help in school, because they won’t have the library to help with research. Her sister, Ashley, 7, said she likes the summer reading program at the library. Their mother said that both children keep logs of the books they read during the summer and get prizes from the library for their efforts. branch, circulation 87,076, and the Felicity branch, circulation 46,653, being the county’s least used. “It depends on the percentage of the cuts,” Mezack said. “I don’t even want to venture a guess on what would happen and have people go into a panic when we don’t have all the facts and figures yet.” Braun said Clermont County

public libraries will not be hit as hard as those in neighboring counties because of smart budgeting by the library board. “In Clermont County, we’ve budgeted conservatively for decades and as a result of that conservative budgeting, we won’t be hurt nearly as bad as some of the other systems in the state of Ohio,” he said.

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Hannah Coursey, 10, and Ashley Coursey, 7, show their reading logs at the Milford-Miami Township branch library. They get prizes from the library for filling out their logs.

Milford brings engineer on full time By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

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After 24 years of working for the city, Milford’s engineer William “Bud” White is now on the city’s payroll. White started working with the city in 1985 as an employee of Santoro Engineering. Milford paid White an hourly rate for engineering and building services as well as working with the city’s planning and zoning departments. Earlier this year Milford cut the engineering budget to three days per week, but after the cut, they found they could have White on

the city’s payroll for less than what was budgeted. “We’d been paying him an hourly rate through a subcontractor which included the backup, secretarial, surveyors and anything else they needed,” City Manager Loretta Rokey said. “We compared what we were paying for him to work for us three days a week through a thirdparty company with what it would be if we offered him a full-time position.” This year the city budgeted $79,000 for engineering services through Santoro Engineering and another $20,000 for other engi-

neering services. White’s salary is currently $65,000 per year, which will be paid out of a number of department budgets. Rokey said the city didn’t advertise the position because White’s experience with Milford was unmatched and he already was “treated as a member of the staff.” “The transition will be seamless and there are lot of things we’ll be able to consult with him on without having to go through a third party,” Rokey said. “He’ll be very busy.” White’s first day on the city payroll was June 15.

While bringing White onto the city’s staff will benefit the city, it also benefited White. “Because of the economic conditions, Santoro Engineering couldn’t provide enough work for me to work the two days the city wasn’t paying for, so I was just working three days per week,” White said. “I was going to have to do something and I don’t think the city wanted to lose my years of experience and knowledge of the city.” “I’m very pleased to be working as an employee of the city after all these years,” he said. 0000343808

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Castrucci opens new facilities By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

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Mike Castrucci Chevrolet will host a grand opening, ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 16. The ceremony will be open to the public and brunch will be served. to make as part of their budget crisis, Burke said. Castrucci has been the number one new vehicle GM dealer in the Tri-state for the past three years and, in May, they were the number one dealer in the state of Ohio. “We sell more new cars to real customers (not fleets) than anyone else,” Burke said. As part of their decision to stay in Milford, Castrucci

had to build a new, new sales facility that met GM’s specifications on their existing site. Rather than just meet the standards, Castrucci decided to include plush leather seating, carpet, a 52-inch TV and a Starbucks machine in their new car sales waiting room. The new facility opened May 20 and there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 16. The ceremony is open to the public and brunch will be served. “We did stuff that was above and beyond what they asked us to do ... and because the facility had to fit on our site, our building is the only one like it,” Burke said. “It’s a huge, huge change from what we

used to have.” Castrucci also built a new used vehicle sales center and a new service bay area. The buildings were built partially through stipend money the dealership earned by selling a large number of vehicles and keeping-up their customer satisfaction index. Milford Mayor David Hunter is happy that Castrucci decided to keep the dealership in Milford despite GM’s requests. “Castrucci has been an important member of the community, both with their employees and the facility, for many years,” Hunter said. “With the economy the way it is, we’ve had some businesses close and we’re glad that GM has

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Mike Castrucci Chevrolet’s new car sales center, used car sales center and service bays were built on Castrucci’s existing property at 1099 Lila Ave. decided to (keep) the dealership in Milford.” “We want to continue to

hear the commericial that says Castrucci is ‘In Milford.’”

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A drastic drop in the price of salt will save Miami Township about $60,000 on its purchase for the 2009-2010 winter season. Last year, the price per ton spiked to more than $100 due to flooding and a supply shortage. This year, the township will get salt for $58 per ton. “The winter before last was very strenuous across the Midwest,” said Lisa Koppin, salt coordinator for the Southwest Ohio Purchasers Group for Government. “So when everyone went to bid, they increased their estimated tonnage and the stockpiles were already low.” Miami Township Service Director Mike Mantel said

he will be able to purchase 1,500 tons of salt for about $87,000, which is significantly less than what he would have paid for the same amount of salt last year. “If I had ordered this amount on last year’s contract it would have cost the taxpayers $98.11 per ton totaling $147,165,” he said. Mantel also said he was not surprised salt prices plummeted this year. “I pay close attention to salt prices and ‘word on the street’,” he said. “I did anticipate a drop and intentionally only purchased the bare minimum last year and held back money in my budget until the bid opening for next year.” The fall in price is largely due to simple supply and demand, Koppin said. “Basically, what it boils

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Sheriff seeks grant for new Tasers

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Clermont County Sheriff A.J. Rodenberg is seeking a federal grant to buy 15 new Tasers. Rodenberg said the new Tasers would be in addition to the 20 the sheriff’s office already has. If approved by the U.S. Department of Justice, the

grant would provide about $800 for each Taser, for a total cost of $12,020. No local funds would be required. Rodenberg said this particular grant was earmarked for Tasers, and the Taser is “a good tool for law enforcement to have.” He said in spite of some criticism the Taser has received in recent years, he

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MILFORD – The Milford VFW Post 6562 members will host a Veterans & Friends Day of Celebration July 4 with free food, cornhole, horseshoes, pool, softball, live music with Double Cross and fireworks at dusk. The fun starts at 1 p.m. The band starts at 7 p.m. Camping is available. The post is at 1596 Ohio 131. Call 575-2102 for more information.

Kroger damaged

MIAMI TWP. – A 69-yearold Cincinnati resident drove his 2003 Toyota Camry into the front entrance of the Kroger on Ohio 28 at about 5 p.m. Sunday, June 21. According to the Miami Township Police Department, Jack Sizemore, 1468 Kelvin Court, attempted to leave a handicapped spot when the left front tire of his vehicle struck a curb. In an attempt to get over the curb, Sizemore accelerated and lost control of the car

before hitting the front entrance of the grocery store. No injuries were reported and a Kroger spokesman could not estimate the cost of damage.

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WILLIAMBURG – Mark Saturday, July 18, on your calendar to attend the Home Garden Tour sponsored by the Williamsburg Garden Club. The tour hours are 11 a.m to 4 p.m. rain or shine. The self-guided tour will include eight private gardens, all located in or near the village. Four of the gardens also feature artists from the Women’s Art Club of Cincinnati. Those artists will be: Mary Helen Wallace (watercolors and pastels), Jan Boone (oils), Myrt Blankenbueler (pastels and portraits) and Mary Jean Weber (oils). A variety of gardens are included, each one unique for its collection of plants and landscaping features.

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Like most 12-year-olds, Kyle Smith wanted a Nintendo Wii. Unlike other kids his own age, though, he was able to buy one with his own money. Smith earns cash delivering the Community Journal Clermont newspaper for The Community Press. He started the route about five years ago with his brother. “We needed a good way to get money,” he said. “This paper route really

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Three Live Oaks students were honored as Students of the Month during March. From left, Megan Asher of Milford, Tyler Cook of Milford and Sarah Scully of Glen Este were chosen for their academic success as well as their leadership in their career program and throughout the school.

Teens from Milford High School convened at the Ohio-West Virginia YMCA’s 28th annual Mode United Nations in Mineral Wells, W. Va., March 6. The three-day Model United Nations program for teens in Ohio and West Virginia extends classroom learning and helps students tackle tough issues like justice, economic development, poverty, war and peace. While attending the Model United Nations, students represented their nation’s points of view in Council and General Assembly meetings.

Skills competition

Live Oaks cosmetology students participated in the local Skills USA competition Feb. 12. The contestants’ hairstyling techniques were judged on teamwork, creativity, and degree of difficulty. Jessica Kneipp of Goshen High School was the first-place winner; her model was Kierstyn Cowell of Milford High School. Third place went to Ariella Blayer of Amelia High School, with model Brittney Allen of Milford.

Steele earns award

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Live Oaks students Tina Todd, John Brown, Shawn Lunsford and Sandra Bickers recently won an essay contest about their favorite home schoolteachers. Todd of Milford High School wrote about teacher Ken Voshell and Brown of Clermont Northeastern High School wrote about teacher Jennifer Shay. Lunsford and Bickers, both of Goshen High School, wrote about their favorite teacher Matt Smallwood. A luncheon for this year’s winners was held Feb. 25, where the students were called on to read their essays.

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boards, will be presented with the Ohio School Boards Association’s Award of Achievement at the association’s regional spring conference Tuesday, March 17, in Clayton, Ohio. The Award of Achievement is given to school board members in recognition of their commitment to training and leadership activities on their boards of education and region and statewide OSBA activities.

Great Oaks’ youth classes

More than two dozen classes are available to area youth in grades 1-5 at the four Great Oaks campuses, including Live Oaks in Milford. The Saturday morning classes run Feb. 21-March 14. Students can learn to paint, make candy, speak German, design a Web site, draw cartoons and more. Fees are $45 ($80 for horsemanship class). To register and for a complete schedule, visit www.greatoaks.com or call 771-8881.

Cornwell honored

Great Oaks graduate Thomas Cornwell, along with three others, was honored in December as 2008 Distinguished Alumni. Cornwell, who graduated from Clermont Northeastern High School in 1978, majored in commercial and residential electricity. In the 1980s, Cornwell began operating Cornwell Electric as a full-time business.

Scholarship

Alyssa Brady, daughter of Karen and Dave Brady of Milford, has accepted a Trustee Scholarship from Xavier University. She will graduate from Milford High School, where she is active in teen counseling and cross country and is secretary of the National Honor Society. Brady plans to major in nursing at Xavier.

Student officers

Laurel Oaks student organizations recently elected officers for the coming year.

Elected officers of the FFA include: Mia Hughes of Goshen High School, vice president; Maria Hahn, Goshen High School, treasurer; Kayla Brate of Goshen High School, parliamentarian.

Awards

Several cadets in the Live Oaks JROTC were honored on May 6 for their service and achievements. They are: Kara Adams (Automotive Technology) Milford High School, American Legion Academic Excellence Award; William Liming (Computer Services Technician), Milford High School, Non-Commissioned Officers Association; Jessica Miller (Health Technology), Milford High School, Retired Enlisted Association.

Honor society

Several students from Live Oaks were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. They are: Clermont Northeastern High School: John Brown, Erik Dearduff, Lisa Dykes, Matthew Mullins. Milford High School: Brittney Allen, Courtney Berry, Katelynn Byrd, Tyler Cook, Lydia Kirby, William Liming, Jessica Quillin, Alexandra Dreyer (Scarlet Oaks).

Gateway to Success

Great Oaks is offering a free program to help students earn a high school diploma. The program, Gateway to Success, is for adults ages 18 to 21 who have been out of high school for at least one year who want to earn a high school diploma. Gateway to Success classrooms are located on college campuses, including UC Clermont. Students spend time on campus and become familiar with college life. In some cases, graduates are given a free or reduced college class to help encourage them to continue their education. Even though most of the coursework is completed via computer, students also have the support of advisors and teachers on-site. For more information, call 732-8968.

The Goshen Local School District has been implementing a program to reduce bullying in the schools. Superintendent Charlene Thomas said the school district got involved in the program because of a requirement by the state that schools provide anti-bullying training. The district sought a grant to implement the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program at two schools – Spaulding Elementary and Goshen Middle School. The grant of $10,280 went directly to Child Focus, the local organization that conducts the training. The program was named after Dan Olweus, a professor of psychology who has been involved in research and intervention work in the area of bullying for 30 years. The program has provided training support for bullying prevention programs across the United States. Assistant Superintendent Jane Schmidbauer June 8 gave the school board members a progress report on the program. She said the program began at both schools in the 2007-2008 school year and continued through the 2008-2009 school year. Teachers were given instruction by Olweus-certified trainers from Child Focus, and then passed on the information to their students. Training included identifying bullying “hot spots” and techniques used to stop bullies. During classroom discussions, teachers implemented school rules and discussed how to handle

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More than 250 shoeboxes filled with toys, treats, and messages are on the way around the world to brighten the lives of poor children this Christmas season thanks to the generosity of students and families at St. Andrew-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School in Milford. Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, coordinates the delivery of shoeboxes to children in desperate situations worldwide. Renee Hoderlein, SASEAS parent, spearheaded the project and was overwhelmed by the response of students, parents, and teachers. Before parents and children delivered the shoeboxes to a local collection center, Father Michael Cordier (pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish) blessed the boxes as one student from each classroom on the Seton campus prayed with him.

instances of bullying. “The Olweus program is wonderful,” Schmidbauer said. Schmidbauer said Marr/Cook Elementary plans to implement the program at that school in the 2009-2010 school year. Efforts also are underway to get a grant to train bus drivers in the program. Schmidbauer said school buses have been identified as a “hot spot” for bullying problems. Spaulding Elementary Principal Darrell Edwards called the Olweus program a terrific thing for the school. “What I like is that it called the kids’ attention to bullying,” Edwards said. “Kids shouldn’t have to put up with it. There are things they can do.” He said the program helped the staff at the school by giving teachers and administrators a common vocabulary to respond to bullying. Edwards said the school also has gotten a positive response from many parents on the program. At the middle school, Assistant Principal Theresa Toadvine said the bullying program was definitely a help. “Anything we can do to prevent bullying will help,” she said. This fall, all new teachers and students at the middle school will receive an introductory class in bullying prevention as part of the ongoing training, she said. As part of the program, statistics on reports of bullying were gathered. There were 13 reports of bullying behavior in all of the district’s schools in 2008-2009, Schmidbauer said. Thomas said the numbers show bullying is not a major problem at Goshen.

Masonry work begins at MHS construction site Though the temperature is rising, it hasn’t slowed the pace of work at the Milford High School construction site. Masonry load bearing walls in the ninth-grade wing are set to be completed next week along with those in the new cafeteria and music additions. Workers also have begun to erect steel beams in the new ninth-grade addition, said Superintendent Bob Farrell. The athletic field utilities are progressing and construction of the new ballfields will soon start. This includes the dugouts, ticket booths, topsoil and infield mix placement, fencing layout and irrigation systems. The roofing replacement is pro-

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gressing well, along with the interior renovations in the athletics areas and the HVAC electronic temperature systems upgrade. The new 12-inch water main installation will be completed this week. This new main will provide adequate fire main flow which was needed at the high school. This line will be tested and cleaned prior to connection to the high school and junior high school buildings’ domestic and fire systems. Got a question about something you saw at the Milford High School construction site? Contact reporter Mary Dannemiller at 248-7684 or mdannemiller@communitypress.com.

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mont. Students spend time on campus and become familiar with college life. In some cases, graduates are given a free or reduced college class to help encourage them to continue their education. Even though most of the coursework is completed via computer, students also have the support of advisors and teachers on-site. For more information, call 732-8968.

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Milford High School senior Brandon Fulton, right, showcases his coverage skills on New Orleans Saints’ defensive end Rob Ninkovich during a drill at Zach Strief’s Pro Skills Camp on Friday, June 26.

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Zach Strief, a lineman for the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and a Milford High School graduate, gives a few blocking pointers to Eagle senior Drew Bugajski, left, and junior Alex Hord during Strief's annual Pro Skills Camp on Friday, June 26. The three-day camp featured numerous NFL players including Strief. Since becoming a Saint, Strief has hosted the camp at Milford High school on a yearly basis to raise money for the Zach Strief Dream Big Foundation.

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Milford seventh-grader Colton Grismere tries to make a catch while being defended by Zach Strief, a lineman for the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and a Milford graduate, during Strief’s annual Pro Skills Camp on Friday, June 26.

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Eagle junior Logan Gittinger reacts while running a route during Zach Strief’s Pro Skills Camp at Milford High School Friday, June 26.

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Milford High School junior Shawn Taylor drops back to throw a pass while participating in Zach Strief’s Pro Skills Camp on Friday, June 26.

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Milford senior Tyler Wright works on a pattern while participating in Zach Strief’s Pro Skills Camp on Friday, June 26.

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Zach Strief, a lineman for the NFL's New Orleans Saints and a Milford High School graduate, talks about the art of blocking with a group of Eagles listening intently Friday, June 26.

Goshen softball ends on high note the Warriors. Centerfielder Amanda Simms and the keystone combination of Goshen High School’s varsity second baseman Melanie Constasoftball team finished the 2009 ble and shortstop Brittany Messer season with a 15-9 overall provided the Warriors with most of their offensive pop. record. In addition to their production The Warriors finished in third place in the Southern Buckeye at the plate, the seniors led by Academic Athletic Conference example on and off the field. “We had real good senior leadAmerican Division. A trio of seniors led the way for ership,” head coach Brian Russell By Adam Turer

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said. “The seniors carried us offensively.” Simms and Messer earned honorable mention on the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Division II-IV AllStars team. Freshman Katelyn Tucker and junior Kelly Tucker shared the pitching load. They gained valuable experience this season and will be counted on to shut down oppo-

nents again next season. They were supported by solid defense all season. “We played pretty well behind some pretty good pitching,” said Russell. The Warriors will need to reload at three key positions, but have several girls returning for the 2010 season. According to Russell, most of Goshen’s SBAAC opponents grad-

uate several seniors this year. If the Warriors can find a way to replace the middle of the defense, they will have a good shot at the league title in 2010. “It’s always tough any time you lose three players up the middle, said Russell. “We are going to have to have people step up next year. We hope this year’s varsity experience will pay off at the plate next season.”

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Milford grading policy

When I made my comments about the revised grading policy the intent was not to slam the Milford board of education (as insinuated by Judy Hoffman’s comment), but to express my sorrow at the lowering of expectations from our children so we can keep up with “the standards of other school districts.” Why do we have to allow other districts to set standards for our children? I spent 12 years in elementary school; 5 years in college to obtain an engineering degree and 4 years in law school to obtain a law degree. Throughout my education the grades were based upon the point

system in effect before the change recommended by the board. Lowering an “A” from 93-100 to 90-100 lowers the expectations and allows what used to be a “B” to become an “A.” It is dumbing down because now to get an “A” all you need is a 90 on test. Kids will figure this out; not try as hard and in the end are dumbed down. It does not matter that Milford provides an excellent education; it matters that now children have to accomplish less to make it look like they got an excellent education. Peter Ulbrich Sleepy Hollow Lane Union Township

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What is your favorite Fourth of July event? Why do you like it? “I cast my vote for the Red White & Blue Ash event. Over the years it has developed into the leading program for outstanding fire works and entertainment. With the well balanced physical and musical program throughout the summer, it is attracting people from the entire area.” FJB What do you think of Duke Energy’s plans to build a nuclear power plant Piketon? What concerns to you have if any? “I would whole heartily support the concept. History has shown this type of power widely used in France is safe, reasonable, dependable source of energy. My only question would be, wonder if they considered changing the Moscow plant originally built as a nuclear power plant, to nuclear? This makes sense when you know power needs are 24/7 and wind and solar are not.” FJB “Nuclear energy has always been a great source for clean energy, but my concern is the safe disposal of nuclear waste. A site must be agreed on prior to the building of the plant and how safe is it. Also it must be cheaper than coal energy or it’s not worth it.” N.P. “This plant is well overdue. Gas and electric can be just as deadly. Anything is only just as safe as the person operating/managing it.” M.E.N. “I support the utilization of nuclear energy – provided the plant is built safely, on time, and without cost overruns that are passed onto the consumer. We don’t want another Zimmer.” D. “What a great thing, just think if all the naysayers had not protested about the plant built years ago at Moscow we would have been enjoying cheaper electric and the other benefits all these years. Just wait, those same naysayers will be back in force again. “I have a friend that has worked in nuclear electric plants for years and as he says there is

Next question Three entertainment icons died last week. How will you remember Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson? Every week The Milford-Miami Advertiser asks readers a questions that they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to clermont@ communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. no safer place to be.”

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“I think it’s a great idea and that it should reflect favorably on our rates. Security of a nuclear facility is always a concern but I think that has to be balanced against the cleanliness of the power.” B.N. “I say it is about time the U.S. built another nuclear reactor to generate energy for America. France generates about 80 percent of their energy from nuclear reactors. Duke will be working with a French company to build the Piketon reactor. Power generated by nuclear reactors is environmentally friendly. The nuclear fuel used in reactors does occur naturally and there are no GHG emissions from the reactor. Since Duke will be working with an experienced nuclear power company to build the plant, I have no concerns. To those who are afraid of nuclear power, I say they have watched too many Hollywood movies about nuclear accidents. For those who are concerned about nuclear energy, go to http://www.world-nuclear.org/ for answers on nuclear power questions.” M.S. “I absolutely love the idea of the nuclear plant. Nuclear energy is the most cost effective, efficient and safe energy we could go with. Brilliant idea!” J.R. “I think it is a great idea, it will create jobs and tax revenue from the very beginning of construction. The more resources we have for clean, carbon-free energy, the better. It was the site of the former U.S. nuclear weapons facility, so the area is already equipped and capable on the handling of uranium.” C.A.S.

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Fourth of July celebrations usually signify summer fun, vacations and the gathering of family and friends, but Independence Day also can bring tragedy. In a typical year, more U.S. fires are reported on July 4 than on any other day and fireworks account for half of those fires. Sparklers, firecrackers and rockets are the leading contributors to these injuries. Because most fireworks injuries are preventable, everyone can enjoy a safe and happy holiday by following a few fireworks safety tips.

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• In 2007, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 9,800 people for fireworks-related injuries. • 56 percent of 2007 emergency room fireworks-related injuries were to the extremities and 36 percent were to the head. • 49 percent of the 2007 fireworks injuries were burns, while 29 percent were contusions and lacerations. • Two of five people injured by fireworks were under the age of 15. • The risk of fireworks injury was two times as high for children ages 5 to 14 as for the general population. • Sparklers, fountains and novelties alone accounted for 56 percent of the emergency room fireworks injuries in 2007. How and why do these injuries occur? • Availability: In spite of feder-

al regulations and varying state prohibitions, many types of fireworks still are accessible to the public. Distributors often sell fireworks near state borders, Jim where laws proWhitworth hibiting sales on either side of the Community border may differ. Press guest • Fireworks columnist type: Among the various types of fireworks, some of which are sold legally in some states, bottle rockets can fly into peoples’ faces and cause eye injuries; sparklers can ignite clothing (sparklers burn at more than 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit); and firecrackers can injure the hands or face if they explode at close range. • Being too close: Injuries may result from being too close to fireworks when they explode. For example, when someone leans over to look more closely at a firework that has been ignited, or when a misguided bottle rocket hits a nearby person. • Lack of physical coordination: Younger children often lack the physical coordination to handle fireworks safely. • Curiosity: Children are often excited and curious around fireworks, which can increase their chances of being injured (for example, when they re-examine a firecracker dud that initially fails to ignite).

In a typical year, more U.S. fires are reported on July 4 than on any other day and fireworks account for half of those fires. Sparklers, firecrackers and rockets are the leading contributors to these injuries. Because most fireworks injuries are preventable, everyone can enjoy a safe and happy holiday by following a few fireworks safety tips. What can I do?

• The best way to protect your family is not to use any fireworks at home – period. Attend public fireworks displays and leave the lighting to the professionals. • Kids should never play with fireworks. Sparklers can reach 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit – hot enough to melt gold. • Steer clear of others – fireworks have been known to backfire or shoot off in the wrong direction. Never throw or point fireworks at someone, even in jest. • Don’t allow kids to pick up pieces of fireworks after an event. Some may still be ignited and can explode at any time. Jim Whitworth is chief of the Miami Township Fire & Emergency Medical Services.

Small-town parade is not lame My father called late Sunday before Memorial Day and asked if my husband and I would come to the Milford parade and take a few pictures of him riding with the veterans. So we got up early for the lame little parade of fire trucks, a band, Cub Scouts, ROTC boys and the veterans. I grew up in Milford and was in that very parade many times so I knew it was lame but felt I owed the parents this one. I took a position on main street. Taking a few general photos, I saw my brother and his family across the street. I hear Dad before I see him as he shouts to his two grandsons. I dash into the street and try to get a few photos. He’s on top of an old fire truck with other veterans. “That’s my day. That’s my dad,” I shout as I try to get a his attention. I’m waving, mom’s waving. Dad points me out to the other veterans and they’re waving. We follow them into the cemetery and that’s when something strange happened. I see the veterans in the old fire truck and a tall, olive-uniformed man is at least a head taller than anyone else. As the only man wearing his full uniform – the slim Eisenhower jacket, cap, medals and all – he

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was quite the center of attention. He had the grace of a man who was comfortable with himself and the way he had lived his life. The very serious ROTC boys gave him a fancy salute. The uniformed man focused on a small boy who sang “America” and thanked him for his service to our country. The child’s tiny salute was returned with a handshake. To these kids, my dad was General McArthur. I saw that day a glimpse of the figure my father once was, a young, tall, handsome man with a wit as sharp as the pleats on his uniform, a sparkle in his eyes, a smile, a handshake, a friend, a soldier. This was his day and it was no longer lame. The very serious ROTC boys were protecting us as the service ended and I was startled by the beauty of this small town event. I thought of all the parades this Memorial Day. I thought of 9/11 and of Matt Maupin. I prayed for Barack Obama. I listened as “Taps” was played slowly by two trumpets. I took one more photo of Dad holding up “peace signs” with his fingers as he was whisked away on the fire truck to another service

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at another cemetery and saluted as he passed by with a respect I’ve never felt before. I was in awe and a little star struck, but most strangely I felt left behind as they rode away, waving their American flags. I thought of how fortunate I was, as I watched them through my tears. Nope this little parade was not lame at all. Nancy Coons lives on Branch Hill in Miami Township.

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A younger Roger Gaebel boils white rice while on a trip to build schools in Haiti.

Miami Twp. man helps children read By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

Roger Gaebel has helped with more than 25 projects to improve the quality of life for people around the world – mostly by building schools and helping children learn to read. “When I went to college, I struggled. I came home with a stack of books and my wife had to help me read them,” Gaebel said. “I found out that reading is the most important thing there is. You have to know how to read.” About 25 years ago, a pastor at a local church asked Gaebel if he wanted to go to Mexico City with the church on a mission trip to help restore a school. That trip sparked Gaebel’s interest in helping other people. Since then, Gaebel, 76, has helped restore churches in Bulgaria and Romania, rebuild buildings and roofs on Native American reservations and in Alaska, build wheelchair ramps in eastern Kentucky, drill wells in Central America, help people get off drugs throughout Europe and build schools in countries such as Peru, El Salvador, Honduras and Haiti. “I think building the schools is very important. In the Bible it says more than 100 times, ‘Teach.’ So I go where children need to learn,” Gaebel said. Some of his trips have been with mission groups, but most of the time the Miami Township resident involves a small team of people and hires local workers. While he’s in the country, he helps build the schools, plants crops and

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Roger Gaebel helps build schools in countries around the world. In Haiti, one of the schools he helped build, has a well and water purification system. teaches the villagers ways to make money to support the school. He also furnishes the teachers, uniforms, books and food. Most of the money used on his missions comes from individual donations or churches, but Gaebel uses all his own funding for travel and other personal expenses associated with the trip. “We made up our minds that we would pay for any personal expenses ourselves ... Any money we’ve been given has gone straight into the projects,” said Roger’s wife, Marlene Gaebel, who has gone with Roger on some of his mission trips. “God blessed us enough that we could pay our own way, so that’s what we do.” Looking back, Marlene said she’s happy for things Roger has been able to do for people less fortunate. “If children can read, it opens up a whole future for them that they may not have had otherwise,” she said. “God has been very good to us, we’ve been blessed.” On a local level, Roger and Marlene also help tutor children in the Milford Exempted Village School District in reading.

THINGS TO DO Dance party

American Legion Post 450 is hosting a Friday Night Dance Party from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, at the sheltered pavilion at American Legion Post 450, 450 Victor Stier Drive in Milford. The event features live music. Food and drinks are available. Admission is free. Call 831-9876.

Fourth of July

VFW Post 6562-Milford is hosting a Fourth of July Family Picnic at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562, 1596 Ohio 131 in Milford. Bring a covered dish. The event includes horseshoes, cornhole, softball and swimming. A band plays at 7 p.m. and fireworks begin at 10 p.m. Raffles, Tshirts and spirits are available. Call 575-2102.

Shaw Farms Produce is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at 1737 Ohio 131 in Miami Township. The farm has a variety of fruits and vegetables. Also offered are Amish meats, cheeses and jarred goods. Call 575-2022.

Kids fish

Hamilton County Park District is hosting a Holiday Kids’ Fishing Tournament from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 4, at Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Symmes Township. Registration is at 9 a.m. The event is open to ages 12 and under with an adult. Space is limited. The event is free. Call 521-7275.

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New trail could pave way for development By John Seney

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Clermont County Commission President Ed Humphrey was one of the many officials and dignitaries who spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the first phase of the Williamsburg to Batavia Hike-Bike Trail June 19. What made Humphrey different from most of the other people at the ceremony was his personal experience with a bike trail. He lives a block and a half from the Little Miami Scenic Park and Trail in Miami Township. “I know how much this will be used,” he said. Humphrey praised the cooperation it took among a number of different agencies to bring the new trail into existence. “It’s going to be a great trail,” he said. State Sen. Tom Niehaus also mentioned the Little Miami trail in pointing out the possibilities for economic development. He said the Little Miami trail helped spur economic development and “I see that for Williamsburg and Batavia.” Officials from Williamsburg and Batavia hope those predictions come true. Batavia Mayor John Thebout said he was looking forward to the extension of the

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Jared Miller of Boy Scout Troop 416 helped landscape one of the scenic overlooks on the hike-bike trail.

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Officials cut the ribbon at the opening of the first phase of the Williamsburg to Batavia Hike-Bike Trail. From left are Ohio Rep. Danny Bubp, Clermont County Commissioner Ed Humphrey, Park District Director Chris Clingman, Ohio Sen. Tom Niehaus, Ohio Rep. Joe Uecker, Williamsburg Mayor Mary Ann Lefker, Batavia Mayor John Thebout, Clermont County Recorder Debbie Clepper, Regional Manger of East Fork State Park Chris Dauner and Batavia village council member Ray Seibert. trail to his village and expected it to help economic development. Williamsburg Mayor Mary Ann Lefker called the trail “an asset for the county” and said she was looking forward to moving on to Batavia. The first phase of the trail begins at the end of Broadway Street in Williamsburg and extends for 2.5 miles into East Fork State Fork. Lefker said the next phase of the trail will extend it farther in the state park. That work is expected to be completed by 2011, she said. The phase after that is still in the planning stages, she said, and will involve finding old abandoned roadways in Batavia Township. When extended to the village of Batavia, the trail will be 15 miles in length. Chris Clingman, Clermont County Park District director, said the trail includes several bridges that had to be built to connect parts of the trail.

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The Williamsburg to Batavia Hike-Bike Trail offers a view of East Fork State Park from this scenic overlook. There also are scenic overlooks where hikers and bikers can rest and enjoy the natural beauty. He said the trail involved a lot of planning over several years by a number of agencies. Funding was provided through state and federal sources. Clingman said Boy Scouts working on their Eagle Scout projects helped. One of the scouts, Jared

Miller from Troop 416 in Williamsburg, was at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. He said he helped prepare one of the scenic overlooks by landscaping and installing bike racks. Those who use the trail can park at three sites in Williamsburg: Harmony Hill museum on Third Street; the old high school at Broadway and Main; and the Community Park on Main Street.

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT A weaver’s paradise is found in Williamsburg By John Seney

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In the middle of Windy’s World in Williamsburg is a huge loom called a barn loom. According to Wanda Ferree, it is called a barn loom not because it is found in a barn, but because “it is built like a barn.” She said the loom is mortised together, and the only hardware used is for the loom’s metal cogs. Windy’s World has been in business on Main Street in Williamsburg for 34 years, selling a variety of items including antiques and supplies for sewing, quilting and weaving. The store is staffed by the co-owners – Wanda and her husband Tim Ferree – and Wanda’s mother, Hazel Arnold. The store got its name from Wanda’s nickname: Windy. Windy’s World actually

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Owners: Wanda and Tim Ferree Address: 127 W. Main St., Williamsburg Telephone: 724-7685 Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday What they offer: Antiques, fabric, textiles, sewing, quilting and weaving supplies has three parts to it, Wanda Ferree said. First there is the retail operation, selling a wide variety of items Then there is the Weavers of Olde Williamsburgh, a local weavers guild that was formed about six years ago. The guild holds workshops and classes at the store, teaching weaving and spinning. Ferree said there are 10 looms at the store, one of the largest working displays of looms in the country. The third part of Windy’s

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Tim and Wanda Ferree with the barn loom at Windy’s World in Williamsburg. World is the Quilt Ministry, which is done in cooperation with the Williamsburg United Methodist Church. Ferree said volunteers make prayer quilts which are distributed to people in nursing homes, homeless shelters and other institutions. “It’s God’s way of connecting people together through a piece of cloth,” she said.

She said students at Williamsburg High School help by making the quilts in their consumer science class. The Quilt Ministry also accepts donations. Ferree’s mother, Hazel Arnold, said she often works on the prayer quilts in her spare time at the store. Asked what makes her store a special place, Ferree said “our primitive textile arts.”

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Clermont County Genealogical Society Meeting, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Bob Rau of Loveland presents “Eigen oder FreiResearching Your North German Ancestors.” Doris Wood Branch Library, 180 S. Third St. Free, visitors welcome. Presented by Clermont County Genealogical Society. 7233423. Batavia. LITERARY - LIBRARIES

Friends of the Milford-Miami Township Branch Library, 10 a.m. Milford-Miami Township Branch Library, 1099 Ohio 131, Meeting. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 248-0700. Milford. Imagine, Create, Participate!, 9:30 a.m.noon Continues Thursdays through Aug. 6. Doris Wood Branch Library, 180 S. Third St. Create your own book with elements of photography, art and creative writing. Grades 36. “Meet the Author” event with refreshments for attendees and families is Aug. 6. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 734-2619. Batavia.

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Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Music by Greg Hansen. Trinity United Methodist Church Milford, 5767 WolfpenPleasant Hill Road. Bring seating. Includes free popcorn, cocessions available. Free. 831-0262. Milford.

NATURE

Nature Calls Geology and Fossil Tour, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Descend geology steps to stream while learning about geologic history of area. Signs direct participants to call-in information line to hear prerecorded message from naturalist about fossils, landforms, glaciers and more. Bring cell phone. Self-guided tour. 831-1711. Milford.

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Hike For Your Health, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Hike all 10 trails to win drawstring backpack. $5 passport; non-members pay admission: $5, $1 ages 3-12 SaturdaySunday; $3, $1 ages 3-12 Tuesday-Friday; free Monday. 831-1711. Union Township. F R I D A Y, J U L Y 3

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Friday Night Grillouts, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Music by Katie Pritchard. Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road. Outdoor covered patio or air-conditioned dining area. Includes à la carte and children’s dinners. Music, fishing demonstrations and naturalist’s wildlife programs. $3.75-$8.85; parking permit required. 791-1663. Symmes Township.

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

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All-Night Fishing, 8 p.m. Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road. Rent a row boat or bring your own. Four horsepower or less electric and gas motors permitted. Fishing ticket good for 12 hours. Light visible 360 degrees required on boats after dark. All ages. $9.50 for 12-hour permit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60 and up; row boat rental $9.39 six hours, $11.27 12 hours; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 791-1663. Symmes Township. S A T U R D A Y, J U L Y 4

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The difference between freedom and license freedom requires reflective choices about ourselves and the purpose of life. Our founders penned the Declaration of Independence. In a certain sense, it is actually a Declaration of Dependence on someone. For the Constitution of the United States makes its citizens independent of kings, dictators, parliaments, and even majorities as regards to our basic rights and liberties. But on what factor does the Constitution base our independence from kings and dictators? It grounds it on a previous dependence on the One who gave us our rights and dignity in the first place. It says it is because …” the Creator has endowed man with certain inalienable

rights among which are the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” If our freedom came from a king or government, then that king or government could take it away. It is only because our freedom comes from God that it is called “inalienable,” i.e. cannot be taken away. In scripture, St. Paul showed how God is interested in a real revolution, a revolution against injustice, mistreatment, violence against others and hatred. In other words, it is a revolution against license that permits the dark side of human nature to ooze forth against others. Explaining, Paul writes, “For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters,

but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for selfindulgence, rather to serve one another through love.” He enumerates some of the ways we freely choose to serve one another … through love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Freedom means to gain such a control over the dark part of our human nature that instead of choosing destructive actions, we choose goodness and all that is conductive to the growth and happiness of human nature. Freedom is far more difficult and demanding than license. In his book, “Man’s Search For Meaning,” Viktor

Frankl tells of his own experience in a Nazi concentration camp. He reflects on the irony that he never felt so free as he did during that horrible experience. Even though all other obvious freedoms and choices had been taken away from him, no matter how terrible the external conditions might be, he still had the freedom of his own thoughts and attitudes. He could choose to see and act with the eyes of a free spirit.

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Foreclosures may affect your home’s value The large number of foreclosures in the Tristate is having a dramatic effect on the value of homes in some areas. As a result, some people are finding it impossible to sell their house for anything close to what they imagined. Amanda Frank said she can’t sell her West Chester house for the $107,000 she wanted because the buyer’s appraisal of her home came in much lower. “The couple that was going to borrow it had an FHA loan. They came back and did an appraisal and it came back appraised at $80,000,” she said. “That is $8,000 less than our current mortgage

and $3,000 than our 2008 Butler County tax appraisal.” The appraiser said he gave such a low value based on recent home sales in the area. “They said the comparative sales within the neighborhood do admit there’s a downward trend in the pricing,” Frank said. Two doors away from Frank’s home a house is listed for about $105,000. But, just a few homes away another house, roughly the same size, is listed for just $70,000, as that homeowner tries to do a short sale – selling for less than the amount owed on the mortgage. Yet another house, just

three doors away from Frank’s home, is getting a new roof from new owners. That house had been sorely neglected and the repairs will help increase the value of the home – but more is needed in that neighborhood to get home values to recover. “I knew it was bad. We have a lot of family who are out of work. We have had some friends who are in foreclosure situations and it’s unfortunate – but in our neighborhood I had no idea,” she said. The Franks have put nearly $100,000 into their house, which is now valued at just $80,000. So, you may want to think twice about making

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Life

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‘Turnover’ a new cherry dessert this summer

In spite of this, Well, between though, I rememthe birds and the ber what my Mom deer, the wildlife in always said: plant my little world is fed enough for yourwell. The birds are self and God’s eating my elderbergood creatures, as ries before they’re well. even ripe. (I’m beginning The deer Rita to think, however, chomped down my Heikenfeld that the deer and sunflowers and I’m praying they don’t Rita’s kitchen birds are awfully greedy – I don’t have a hankering for my heirloom squash like mind sharing, but we have to eat, too!) they did last year.

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I like to use sour pie cherries from my tree. You can use fresh, canned if they’re drained and frozen pie cherries for this. You’ll need 12 ounces or so. Don’t thaw the frozen cherries. 3 tablespoons flour, plus more for dusting 1 box puff pastry, thawed

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degrees. Roll dough (leave folded but check to see if there’s paper between the folds and remove) on floured surface into a rectangle about 10-by-14. Trim edges. Cut each into quarters to make 8 smaller rectangles. Mix cherries, flour, sugar and lemon juice. Place a nice mound on one side of each rectangle, leaving one-half inch border. Lightly brush border with water and fold other side of pastry over mixture and press to seal. Crimp edges with floured fork. Put on baking sheet and cut several slits on top of each. Brush with egg wash

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Even easier: use slightly drained canned cherry pie filling and add one-fourth teaspoon almond extract to it if you have it and a bit of extra sugar stirred in. That will be your filling without anything else added.

Rita’s blender hollandaise sauce

For Freida, a Recorder reader. Melt one-third cup butter and keep it hot. Meanwhile, in a blender, put 2 room temperature egg yolks and 2 teaspoons lemon juice and blend. With motor running on low, slowly add hot butter in a thin, steady stream. You’ll see the mixture thicken as you go. If necessary, add a bit of hot water if it’s too thick. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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For Marsha, a Tri-County reader who wants to make this with all the squash she’s getting from her garden. No real recipe, but here’s how I do it: slice squash and brush both sides with olive oil. Grill over hot coals until marked, yet still crisp/tender. Season with salt and pepper or your favorite herb and/or Parmesan cheese.

Can you help?

If you have the recipe, or a similar one, please share. Ruby’s Mac & Cheese and Freddie Salad: I’ve got a call in to Chef Rich Harris of the Precinct about these for several interested readers. Pasta with kielbasa and tarragon: Reader Sylvia Wiliams is desperate for this. “So delicious. I thought it was in the local paper and can’t find it.” Birthday cake sans eggs: For Michelle Smith for her son’s July birthday.

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Ricedream.com: This is a good Web site for dairyfree desserts, according to reader Annie Hoffman. Creamed potatoes and peas: Batavia reader Delores Bingamon sent in a wonderful recipe for this. I’ll post it on our Web version next week. Pasta with herbs, Alfredo sauce and beef: Reader Dan Brokamp called with this recipe but I didn’t get it all. Please call back.

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Like Famous Recipe’s coleslaw for Mrs. Whitmer Microwave peanut butter fudge Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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Black raspberries are good now Howdy folks, Last Wednesday we went up to Adams County to pick black raspberries. This feller has about five acres of these and he is sure a good hand at taking care of them. We picked six quarts which are now in the freezer. Friday, June 19, the juniors put on a program at the Grange, Bonnie Lytle and Linda Smith helps Ruth Ann with the juniors. Saturday morning we were going to take some folks fishing, but the weather forecast Friday evening predicted storms early Saturday. Now during the night a storm was very loud but went through in a hurry. Saturday morning was nice. We will schedule that fishing trip another time for these folks. It is good we didn’t go fishing, the deer had gotten in the railroad bed, which I have told you before why it is that. It is made with railroad ties. They did some damage so we re-fenced it. Then Saturday afternoon we went back up to the black raspberries with Mike, Jamie, Grace, Claire and Ethan. They picked seven quarts and I picked another quart for us, which is making a pie for us. On Sunday afternoon, Ruth Ann, myself and Ken

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July 1, 2009

Belfast United Methodist

The church is hosting Family Recreation Night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Friday. The event is outdoors under the shelter. They have board games, cornhole, basketball hoop, playground equipment for the little ones, etc. Food is provided. Inclement weather moves activities to the basement hall. The church is at 2297 Ohio 131, Goshen; 625-8188.

Central Baptist Church

The church is hosting free kids’ and youth activities this summer. A few will be July 13-16, including: Cheerleading Clinic for girls first through sixth grade held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church (under the

tent); Boys and Girls Basketball Clinic for first through sixth grade from 9 to 11 a.m. and for seventh grade and up from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Williamsburg Old High School gym; Two Backyard Bible Clubs to choose from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Williams Pointe Apartments and at Central Baptist Church (under the tent); and Youth Drama Revival at 7 p.m. at Central Baptist Church. Limited transportation for each event is available. The church is hosting a Senior Citizen Program and Lunch at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 16. The event includes food, fellowship and fun. Registration is required, call 7241033. The church is at 3235 Williamsburg Bantam Road, Batavia; 724-7055.

Clough United Methodist

The church is hosting Vacation Bible School, “Crocodile Dock,” from 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 6-10. It includes music, games, stories, crafts and snacks. The event is open to ages 4 through those entering fifth grade. There is no charge. Children are encouraged to bring a daily offering for My Father’s House, an orphanage in Jamaica. To register, call the church office or visit www.cloughchurch.org. The church is hosting a Dog Wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18. Members of the Clough United Methodist Church Jamaica Mission Team will be washing dogs of all sizes and breeds.

Donations will be accepted for the mission team’s trip next June to My Father’s House, a home for abandoned and orphaned children in Whitehouse Jamaica. For information about My Father’s House, visit www.jaminjamaica.com. For more information about Clough UMC, visit www.cloughchurch.org. The church is hosting Clough Unplugged, an additional midweek service. The informal “comeas-you-are” service is from 7 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 20. Nursery care is provided. The summer sermon series is “Facebook Pages of Old Testament Friends.” Call the church office at 231-4301 or visit www.cloughchurch.org. The church is at 2010 Wolfangel

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Community Church of Nazarene

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

Laurel United Methodist

The church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and church worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. The church is taking part in the Monroe Township yard sale in Laurel Saturday, July 11, with baked goods and a rummage sale in the basement. Lunch will be sold from

10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Participants using the church yard for free set ups do not need a yard sale permit. For others, a free permit can be obtained from the Monroe Township Building on Ohio 222. Call Gloria Smith at 553-3043 for more information. The church is at 1888 Laurel-Lindale Road, Laurel; 553-3043.

Locust Corner United Methodist Church

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FELICITY

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

LINDALE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

www.lindalebaptist.com

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

www.stbernadetteamelia.org

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

Trinity United Methodist

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

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

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CHURCH OF CHRIST Bethel Church of Christ

Traditional Worship 8:30am Contemporary Worship 11am Sunday School 9:45am 125 E Plane St Bethel OH 734.2232 www.bethelchurchofchrist.com

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

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

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

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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 GOSHEN CHURCH OF GOD

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

Amelia United Methodist Church “To Become and Make Disciples Of Christ”

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 Saturday: 5:00pm Holy Eucharist Sunday 7:45am Holy Eucharist* 8:34am Summer Breakfast 10:00am Holy Eucharist* 11:00am Fellowship & Refreshments *Child care available

THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN

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

FELICITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

176th Year in Felicity Walnut & West St. Felicity Rev. Jane Beattie, Pastor 876-2147 Contemporary Worship............9:00am Sunday School.......................10:00am Traditional Worship................10:45am Nursery provided for all Sunday morning services

“Room for the Whole Family” GOSHEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6710 Goshen Rd, Goshen Across from Goshen High School 513-722-2541 www.goshenmethodist.org Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am Blended Worship Traditional and Contemporary Youth Fellowship 6:00pm Nursery Available

Located at 19 East Main Street (St. Rt. 125 & Church St.) Amelia, Ohio

513.753.6770

Sunday School Class 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Come Join Us…. Marc Quinter, Pastor

Contemporary and Traditional live Worship Music and Multimedia

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

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

B elfast U n ited M eth o d ist C h u rch 2297 St. Rt. 131 Goshen, Ohio Rev. Ronald Slater, Pastor 724-2715 Sunday W orship 9:15am Sunday School 10:30am Nursery, Junior Church

BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 W. Plane St. Bethel, Ohio 513-734-7201 www.bumcinfo.org Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45am Contemporary Worship 9:30am Sunday School For All Ages: 9:30 & 10:45am Nursery Care for Age 3 & under Full Program for Children, Youth, Music, Small Groups & more Handicapped Accessible

MT MORIAH UNITED METHODIST 681 Mt. Moriah Dr, Withamsville

513-752-1333 Worship: 9:00am & 10:30am Sundays We Love Children:

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

Sunday Worship Service......8:30am, 10:30am Sunday School.......................9:30am 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

PASTORS: Bill Bowdle -Sr. Pastor Steve Fultz - Assoc. Pastor; Dustin Nimmo - Youth Pastor Janet Bowdle - Children’s Pastor

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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

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United Methodist Church

Welcomes You

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

330 Gay Street, Williamsburg, OH 45176

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

Pastor: Rev. Duane A. Kemerley Youth Director- JD Young

NAZARENE Bethel

Church of the Nazarene Rev. Scott Wade, Senior Pastor Rev. Dale Noel, Chaplain & Care Pastor Mark Owen, Director of Music and Worship Mitch Scott, Director of Youth SUNDAY: Sunday School (All Ages)....................... 9:30am Celebration of Worship.........................10:30am Children’s Worship. (1st-6th Grades).................. ...........10:30am Bible Study............................................6:00pm Youth Worship........................................6:00pm Special Music each week Nursery Care Provided Handicapped Accessible MONDAY: Ladies’ Prayer Group.................10:30am WEDNESDAY: Adults Prayer Meeting............................7:00pm Youth Small Group - ages 12-18............7:00pm Small Groups meet in various locations and at different times throughout the week. S.Charity & E. Water Sts. Bethel, Ohio 45106 513-734-4204 Ofﬁce: M-F 8:00am - 2:00pm E-mail: bethelnaz@fuse.net www.bethelnazarenechurch.org

NON-DENOMINATIONAL FIRST CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

A New Life - A New Prospective A New Song

Pastor: Michael Fite info: 753-3159 Meeting at WT Elementary 1/2 mile east of I-275 on SR 125

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

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

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

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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

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PRESBYTERIAN

6208 Guinea Pike, Milford, OH 45150 Pastor Melvin Moore Church: 513-575-5450 A Loving Church in Jesus Name Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am Thur. Prayer & Bible Study 7:00pm Nursery Provided for Sunday Morning Worship

Amelia/Withamsville - 3mi. East of I-275

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CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN “Home For Your Heart”

Men and Women’s groups, Active Seniors “Vagabonds” that gather and travel Pastor: Randy Lowe

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

CALVIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

1177 West Ohio Pike (SR125)-Phone 752-2525 Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am

Rev. James R. Steiner, Interim Pastor Nursery care provided www.calvinpresbyterianchurch.com

Rt. 131 at Pleasant View Dr, Milford, OH

Rev. Gary Brose, Pastor Church Ofﬁce: 831-9100 Worship Service.......10:30am Music Ministry: Choir, Handbells & Youth Band Childcare Provided

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

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Where Faith and Life Bond for Blessing

25 Amelia Olive Branch Rd.

Handicap Accessible 513-753-4115 www.GoodSamaritanEpiscopal.org

“Encircling People with God’s Love” 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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301 Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery Thursday “Unplugged” Service 7:00pm 6/11-8/20, with Nursery

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

MULBERRY WESLEYAN CHURCH

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

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

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MIAMI TOWNSHIP

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James G. Steele, 25, 711 Heatherwood, drug paraphernalia, drug abuse, June 8. Carl V. Sowers, 53, 790 Carpenter Road, domestic violence, intimidation, June 8. Juvenile, 16, drug paraphernalia, obstructing official business, June 9. Clarence Mccarthy, 42, 1149 Joetta Drive, unauthorized use, June 10. Ryan Runk, 29, 22222 Midland, open container, June 10. Juvenile, 15, drug possession, June 11. Juvenile, 16, drug possession, June 11. Juvenile, 15, drug possession, June 11. David T. Barker, 20, 1189 Brightwater Circle, marijuana possession, June 11. Samuel L. Johnson, 30, 1330 Woodville Pike, assault, June 12. Juvenile, 17, drug possession, paraphernalia;, June 15.

Theft

Arrests/citations

Incidents/investigations Assault

Female was assaulted at 1330 Woodville Pike, June 12. Male juvenile was assaulted at Milford Junior High at Wolfpen Pleasant Hill, June 12.

Burglary

Entry made at 5742 Buckwheat, June 14.

Criminal damage

Window broken in vehicle at 1181 Brightwater Circle, June 10. Rock thrown through window at 1189 Brightwater, June 10.

Criminal mischief

Eggs thrown at residence at 794 Andrea Drive, June 13. Graffiti painted on fence at 1311 Ohio 50, June 15.

Domestic violence

Bad check issued to Jeff’s Quick Stop; $240 at Bridge Street, June 10. Female stated ID used with no authorization at 947 Ohio 28 No. 19, June 8. Money taken from account with no authorization at 5661 W. Day Circle, June 8. Money taken from Live Oaks classroom; $27 at Buckwheat Road, June 10. Portable printer taken from vehicle at 385 Loveland Miamiville, June 11. Money taken from Frisch’s; $50 at Ohio 28, June 11. Garage door opener, etc. taken from purse at 6210 Tanglewood, June 11. Purse, iPod, etc. taken from vehicle at 6619 Saddlebrook Court, June 11. Flowers taken from Kroger; $15 at Ohio Pike, June 12. Eyedroppers taken from Meijer at Ohio 28, June 12.

Unauthorized use

1988 Ford taken at 6675 Epworth, June 10.

MILFORD

Arrests/citations

DEATHS

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James E. Anderson, 24, 5617 Happy Hollow, contempt of court, June 21. Darrell Crooms, 47, 919 Mohawk Trail, obstructing official business, June 17. Patricia Dawn, 48, 519 Beech St., contempt of court, June 15. Christopher Foster, 25, 1828 Oakbrook Place, warrant, failure to comply, June 17. Rodney S. Greene, 35, 73 Concord Woods, driving under influence, no operators license, June 18.

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POLICE REPORTS Danielle Hanna, 20, 2158 Oakbrook, speed, June 19. William E. Hooten, 33, 28 W. Main St., open container, June 20. Juvenile, 15, drug abuse, paraphernalia, June 18. Kayla R. Justice, 18, 745 Center Road, recited, June 19. Justin M. Lavery, 25, 4721 Creekstone, recited, June 21. Robert A. Mention, 19, 958 Helen St., drug abuse, June 18. Ricky Rollins, 41, 4505 Bells Lake Lane, recited, June 17. Harold W. Russell, 43, 2015 Collingwood Court, recited, June 18. Joshua R. Shadoan, 26, 6910 Gloria Drive, driving under influence, June 21. Matthew L. Sturgill, 20, 1785 Ohio 28 No. 125, underage consumption, June 19. Shanda L. Tarter, 35, 707 Ohio 28 No. 608, child endangering, June 17. Courtney D. Williams, 21, 5954 Marsh Court, theft, June 16. Brandon Woodruff, 30, 800 Lila Ave. No. 12, recited, June 21.

Incidents/investigations Burglary

Unlisted items taken at 926 Mohawk Trail, June 16.

Child endangering

Child found walking along highway at 1100 block of Ohio 28, June 17.

Criminal damage

Paintballs shot at vehicle at 35 Concord Woods, June 15. Interior of residence damaged at 50 Crestview Drive, June 18. Vehicle damaged at 707 Ohio 28, June 21.

At Miami Ridge Drive, June 13.

Fraud

Male paid $14,300 for vehicle over Internet, never received it at 210 Mill St., June 16.

Theft

Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers; $28.50 at 100 Chamber Drive, June 15. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers; $55.52 at 100 Chamber Drive, June 15. Book taken; $17.25 at 824 Main St., June 16. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers at 100 Chamber Drive, June 16. Unlisted items taken from vehicle at 875 Murle Lane, June 17. Currency taken at 701 Chamber Drive, June 17. Dog taken at 135 High St., June 20. Unlisted taken from apartment at 927 Mohawk Trail, June 21. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy

Domestic violence

Farmers at 100 Chamber Drive, June 21. Items taken from vehicle at 5341 S. Milford Road, June 18.

At Belfast Owensville Road, Batavia, May 31.

Menacing

Trespassing

Male was threatened at 6503 Shiloh, Goshen, June 13.

Trespassing on property at 9705 Shawnee Run, June 18.

Theft

Vandalism

Window broken in vehicle at 51 Laurel Ave., June 21.

CLERMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Incidents/investigations Aggravated menacing

Male was threatened at 2276 Ohio 131, Goshen, June 5.

Criminal damage

Property damaged at 5472 Belfast Owensville Road, Batavia, June 12. Property damaged at 3577 Lucas Road, Blanchester, June 12.

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Menacing

Male stated credit card used with no authorization at Overlook Drive, June 10.

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DEATHS John Blasky Jr.

John Blasky Jr., 74, of Norwood died June 22. Survived by children, Kim (Phillip) Dickerson and Kay (Brian) Demaris of Miami Township and Union Township; grandchildren, Miranda Dickerson, Devin Demaris, Dace and Jared Simpson; and siblings, Charlene York, Joann and Doris Jackson, Mary Dalton, Aaron and Harold Blasky. Preceded in death by siblings, Charles and Clinton Blasky. Services were June 25 at Evans Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597.

Donald L. Deem

Donald L. Deem, 65, of Milford

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ning; grandchildren, Megan and Molly Panning; step-child, Kathy (William) Smart. Preceded in death by wife, Bethany Kauffman. Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Christ Presbyterian Church, 5657 Pleasant View Drive, Milford. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597; or to SEM Haven Healthcare Center, 225 Cleveland Ave., Milford, OH 45150.

died June 19. Survived by siblings, Judy (Herschell) Campbell, Darlene Morris and Johnny Deem; and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, James W. and Eulah L. Deem; and siblings, George Deem, Nancy Thomas, Rose Reed, Frances Conway and Robert Deem. Services were June 24 at Craver-Riggs Funeral Home and Crematory, Milford.

Joyce Susan Moore

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Joyce Susan Moore, 52, formerly of Milford died June 20. Survived by husband, James “Rick” Richard Moore; sons, Kristopher Abshire, Michael Abshire and Sean Abshire; daughter, Amber

Harry John Kauffman, 84, of Milford died June 19. Survived by wife, Rita Snook; children, Jennifer (Jarold Morgan) Kauffman and Janet (Steven) Pan-

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Bed & Breakfast It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 1875 Homestead B&B, a charming Country Victorian home built in the late 1800’s. Located on State Road 46, 3 1/2 miles east of Nashville, Indiana, the home sits on five peaceful acres where you can relax and escape the “hustle-bustle” and crowds of the village. We invite you to step back in time with us as you enter our romantically restored home. After a day of hiking in our beautiful Brown County State Park, or shopping in the village, you may want to choose a book or movie from our library, or simply relax on the porch or in the hammock. On cool evenings, you can enjoy telling stories around the outdoor fire. Complementary soft drinks and homemade cookies are available each afternoon and evening. Each of our guest rooms are beautifully appointed King and Queen size rooms with luxury bedding, private in-room baths, cable TV/VCR, and sitting areas.

0.732 acre, $53,334. 1188 E. Glen Echo, William D. Stewart, et al. to Frederick & Cynthia Walp, 0.2243 acre, $187,000. 5763 Hanley Close Unit No. 142, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as trustee to Jessica Neff, $45,777. 6471 Lewis Road, Bruce Bailey Inc. to John & Taya Lewis, 1.28 acre, $190,000. 6570 Oasis Drive, Sonia Smith, et al. to Christopher D. Willman, 0.43 acre, $391,000. 1280 Ohio 131, Christopher Smith to Kirt & Tina Seely, 0.507 acre, $110,500. 6377 Pawnee Ridge, James R. Green to Jamie L. Schoger, 0.488 acre, $181,825. 6412 Pheasant Run, Dennis & Diane Douglas to Marilyn Smith, 0.64 acre, $215,000. 5134 Sugar Camp Road, Fannie Mae to Tiffany Trost, $80,000. Lot 240 White Farm, White Farms Development LLC. to Dixon Builders I LLC., 0.3 acre, $33,500. 5876 Whitegate Court, Randy & Jacilyn Miller to Joseph Black, 0.569 acre, $221,500.

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ANDERSON 8251 Beechmont Ave. (in front of Ace Hdwre.) Noon-6:30pm - WEDNESDAY 10am-5pm - SUNDAY SYCAMORE SENIOR CENTER • BLUE ASH 4455 Carver Woods Drive Noon - 6:30pm - WEDNESDAY

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Joseph Edwin Tone, 81, of Miami Township died June 23. Survived by wife, Sylvia Schwembeger Tone; children, Judy (Bob) Moeller, Barb (Bob) Farwick and Sylvia (Bryan) Yee; grandchildren, Justin, Paige, Kayce and Robby Farwick, Molly, Sally and Kelly Yee, Joe and Jenna Moeller; and siblings, Ruth Huff, Rosemary Leist, Janet Precht and Rev. Charles Tone. Preceded in death by five brothers. Services were June 26 at St. Andrew Church. Memorials to: American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206; or Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597; or St. Andrew Church, 552 Main St., Milford, OH 45150.

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Antiporda; brother, Robbie Abshire and Doug Abshire; sister, Alice Maljan; and 15 grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Douglas and Joyce (nee Lehman) Abshire. No services.

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