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When Milford city council approved the 2009 budget, they knew some things would fall short – especially in the service department, which wouldn’t be allowed overtime or seasonal employees. Council said the change could result in a lowered level of service for the city’s parks, roads and cemetery. A number of residents attended the council meeting Sept. 1 to express concerns about Greenlawn Cemetery. “I have been looking at the cemetery for two and a half months now, and the condition of the cemetery is pathetic,” said Milford resident Jean Ackermann. “I understand you’re short-handed, we’re all short-handed, but we have a job to do the same as everyone else ... ” Ackermann said she saw the grass needed to be cut and the weeds were high. She said stones were moved around on their bases and older stones needed to be repaired. Jo Ann Weigel’s parents and husband are buried in Greenlawn. “I’m not one that spends a lot of time in cemeteries. I go when I feel the need and I was appalled at the conditions of this revered sanctuary,” Weigel said. “My parents headstone had been pushed sideways, as had several others.” City Manager Loretta Rokey said the city is trying to address the concerns about the cemetery, which consists of 37 acres and 1,100 headstones. “We certainly have been behind in the cemetery, but I think we’re caught up and I think (the

service department) is doing a wonderful job with the resources we have,” Rokey said. Rokey said the service department has no overtime and one seasonal employee was hired this year. The seasonal employee was hired to replace an employee who resigned in June. In previous years, the city had up to three seasonal employees, department employees were able to work as late as 6 p.m. and were scheduled for Saturdays. Rokey said those measures were cut for budgetary reasons. Milford is looking at a deficit of $350,000 for 2009. She also said some of the high grass and weeds earlier in the summer was because of an unusually wet July and a community worker bumped some of the stones while mowing. The service department, including the cemetery clerk and director, has nine employees who care for the cemetery and parks. They also clean and repair catch basins, maintain streets, patch potholes, paint white stripes, maintain streetlights, care for the municipal building and perform maintenance on city vehicles and equipment. They prepare and clean streets and grounds for community events. “People just think of the streets, cemetery and parks, they don’t realize all the details and other things ... ,” Rokey said. “We knew, with the budget decisions, that some things were going to fall behind a little bit.” Rokey said the city receives complaints about the cemetery every year and they try to address the issues as quickly as possible.

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A rose to remember

Jeff Nagelhout of the Milford Community Fire Department places a rose next to the department’s memorial while Milford Vice Mayor Amy Brewer reads the names of the nine Clermont County service men who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan. Nagelhout’s rose was in honor of Lance Cpl. William Spencer, who was killed during a combat mission in 2007. To place an ad, call 242-4000.

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Olympic medalist and long-time bike racer Davis Phinney, leads the pack for the sixth annual Sunflower Revolution Ride. Phinney, founder of the Davis Phinney Foundation, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2000. For more from the event, see page A6.

Miami Twp. traffic violations increase By Mary Dannemiller mdannemiller@communitypress.com

At the end of 2008, Miami Township Police Chief Steve Bailey set a goal for his officers: Increase traffic violations by 30 percent. So far, they’ve more than met that goal. Through July 2008, the department issued 1,011 traffic violations and made 76 DUI arrests. During the same period this year, the department issued 2,130 citations and made 163 DUI arrests. “As of July, Bailey we’re at 110 percent more traffic code violations so we’ve certainly exceeded our goal,” Bailey said. “We set that goal to improve upon traffic safety in the community Wolff and to increase our visibility as a crime deterrent.” Bailey said though officers were instructed to be more vigilant about traffic violations, they’re not being too harsh on residents. “They’re the kinds of things you would want us to stop people for like speeding, reckless operation of a vehicle and drinking and driving,” he said. The majority of the revenue from these tickets goes to state and county agencies, Bailey said. Revenue from tickets is down from this point last year. The township collected $4,041 from January to July of 2008 and has collected $3,709 so far this year,

Department officers also have seen a 30-percent decrease in property crimes, which range from tossing toilet paper in trees to breaking someone’s window. according to Assistant Fiscal Officer Charlene Case. Crashes and crimes are down 12 percent each from this point last year, which Bailey attributes to the department’s increased visibility. Those include any kind of motor vehicle accident and felonies such as burglary. “As a social scientist, I can’t say there’s a direct cause and effect, but I can say there’s a correlation,” he said. “When our traffic enforcement goes up, crime goes down. Conversely, when we slack off, crimes creep up.” Department officers also have seen a 30-percent decrease in property crimes, which range from tossing toilet paper in trees to breaking someone’s window. “That’s a pretty important number for us, considering property crimes are our No. 2 crime here,” Bailey said. “We’re pretty happy with the way the numbers are going.” Miami Township Trustee Mary Makley Wolff said she is happy to hear the police department are cracking down on traffic code violations and hopes residents understand why they were getting pulled over more frequently. “You walk a tightrope with trying not to anger residents with traffic stops, but they’re doing it with the intention of slowing people down and preventing injuries,” Wolff said. “It’s also good when something we do actually prevents crime.”

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Milford FD remembers heroes By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

The Milford Community Fire Department held a somber memorial ceremony Friday, Sept. 11, to remember those who died Sept. 11, 2001, and those who have since given their lives in the name of freedom. Father Robert Waller of St. Andrew’s church opened and closed the memorial with prayer. He asked everyone to remember where they were on the morning of 9/11 and to think about the brave men and women who gave their lives that day. He also talked about the way the country came together following the attacks. “It’s in chaos and disaster, crisis and danger, when we count on God and turn to each other,” Waller said. Following the opening

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Milford Town Crier Bill Knepp opened the memorial ceremony Sept. 11.

sador for Ohio, gave a speech about his 9/11 experience in Washington D.C. Before closing prayers, a group of firefighters, emergency medical technicians and police officers placed roses on the fire department’s memorial while Milford’s Vice Mayor Amy Brewer read the names of the nine Clermont County service personnel who have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Milford Mayor Charlene Hinners thanked Fire Chief John Cooper for hosting the memorial and said a few words. “The whole country cares today and I think that’s wonderful,” she said. “It’s a very emotional day.”

prayer, fire department Lt. Nick Thiele read a proclamation from the Clermont County commissioners declaring the day as Patriot Day in Clermont County. “(Today) we honor those who have lost their lives protecting our freedom,” the proclamation read. Also, Steve Ackman, the U.S. Army Reserve ambas-

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VA has new Clermont County location By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

The Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Clermont County has a new home. The new clinic opened Sept. 1 with twice the space as the one located on Ferguson Road and plenty of room to grow. “(The Cincinnati VA) serves 17 counties and, out of those, Clermont County is our largest service to veterans,” said Todd Sledge, public affairs officer with the Cincinnati VA. “As this area continued to grow, we continued to expand our services ... But we just ran out of real estate.” The new clinic is at the corner of Ohio 32 and Beechwood Road (across from the Roy Roger’s) on what used to be Bells Lake. The clinic on Ferguson Road is closed. “This new office will help us be able to keep up with the ever growing population

of veterans in Clermont County,” Sledge said. The Cincinnati VA operates five outpatient clinics and one satellite clinic. Of those, the new Clermont clinic is the largest. There are currently four primary care physicians at the clinic and space for three more. The clinic also houses mental health care providers, pediatrists, optometrists and nutritionists. Community Based Outpatient Clinic Administrator Kim Shockey said they also are hoping to house a cardiologist and dermatologist in the future. While the clinic looks a bit like an urgent care, Shockey said patients do need to schedule an appointment to see a doctor. However, the VA won’t turn anyone away. Shockey said while the amount of space is a definite benefit for the new facility, the new location and better visibility also is a great change.

“At our other location, we were off the main road. It was very hard to find us before,” Shockey said. “The visibility and accessibility here is unbelievable.” In addition to the doctors the clinic houses, the Clermont County Veterans Service Office also has a satellite office at the clinic. “That office is fully accommodating so we can visit with our veteran service men and women and talk about their benefits,” said Dan Bare, director of the Clermont County Veterans Service Office. “That office is a major benefit because, in many cases, the veteran might not know about us and visa versa ... Having a presence at the clinic is a great fit.” Bare said they currently have a veterans service officer at the clinic one or two days a week. However, they hope to have someone there full-time in the near future. Sledge encouraged all

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Christine Royer, a veteran and employee, checks a patient into the new Veterans Outpatient Clinic Clermont, which is located at the corner of Ohio 32 and Beechwood Road. This facility replaces the old clinic on Ferguson Road. veterans to stop by the clinic or veterans service office to see what type of benefits or service they are eligible for. “We’d like the opportuni-

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hardships.” While the outpatient clinic is located in Clermont County, any veterans, regardless of where they live, can visit that office.

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Milford is the only place in the United States where more than 22,000 miles of hiking, biking and paddling trails converge, and the people with Junction Trails Fest, Inc. think that uniqueness is something to celebrate. That’s why they will be

putting on the Third Annual Junction Trail Fest Saturday, Sept. 26. “This is our way of celebrating the trails that come through the heartland of Milford,” said Tim McMannis, event co-founder and owner of Nature Outfitters. The events will start at 9:30 a.m. with a canoe/kayak float from Kel-

ley Nature Preserve to the Junction Trail Fest. This event, dubbed “Go With the Flow,” is not only a way to kick off the Junction Trails Fest, but also a fundraiser for breast cancer research. Then, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., there will be slideshows and presentations about people who have hiked, biked or pad-

dled some of the trails that come through Milford. Those presentations will take place inside Nature Outfitters, 118 Main St. Starting at 5 p.m., a group of outdoor enthusiasts as well as vendors, travelers and experts, will gather at Riverside I and II park to talk about their trips and outdoor gear.

“It will be a good introduction to see what kinds of things there are to do locally, even in the Milford area,” McMannis said. “Milford is a unique outdoor gem and people don’t realize it.” In addition to the vendors and experts, Tammy York, author of “60 Trails in 60 Miles” will be at the festival selling and signing her book about the trails in the

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OWENSVILLE – The eighth-grade students at St. Louis School in Owensville will host a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at the school on North Broadway St. The proceeds will help pay for the class trip in the spring. They also will accept donations. Call school for more information, 732-0636.

Cupcakery at Emmys

Television’s finest will get a taste of Milford at the Emmy Awards celebration this weekend in Los Angeles. Cakes and cookies from SugarPlums CupCakery will be featured in the Emmy gift suites – the annual gift extravaganza for Emmy nominees, presenters and television executives. The little specialty bakery was invited to be part of the gift suites, said owner Patty Hannika. SugarPlums Cupcakery is at 1375 Ohio 131; 248-0818.

Family to family

BATAVIA – Have you ever felt tired, sad, frustrated, angry, and/or powerless because your relative has a mental illness such as: Major depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder and/or dual diagnosis? Then this is the class for you. The 12-week Family to Family Education Course is free for family members, partners and friends of individuals with a chemical imbalance/ brain disorder/mental illness such as listed above. Classes are 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, to Dec. 8 at the Clermont County Mental Health & Recovery Board Conference Room, 1088 Wasserman Way, Suite B, Batavia. Registration is required. Call 732-5419 to register. Visit www.nami-cc.org for information about this and other NAMI programs.

Member sought

Milford – City officials are looking for a resident to fill an open seat on the Citizen’s Housing Committee. The housing committee is a fivemember volunteer board that reviews suspected violations and complaints regarding property maintenance. The Citizen’s Housing Committee meets as needed at 7 p.m. the third Monday of the month. Applicants must be Milford

Fundraiser

STONELICK TWP. – Representatives will be knocking on doors in and around Stonelick Township over the next few weeks. Residents will be ask to support the Stonelick Township Firefighter Association’s family portrait fundraiser. Every family will be asked to help support with a $20 contribution. Each family that supports the department will receive a certificate for a complimentary 10-by-13 color portrait. The funds raised will go towards needed equipment for the fire department. The portraits will be taken at the Stonelick Township Fire House Sunday, Oct. 25. Anyone who is not contacted or has any questions may call John Puckett at 513-2058774.

that can be dropped off. For more information, call the township hall at 625-8124.

Candidates forum

BETHEL – The Quin-T Democrat Club is sponsoring a Candidates Forum as part of the annual fall dinner beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at Grant Career Center, 718 W. Plane St. in Bethel. The forum will feature the three candidates who have announced in the Ohio 2nd Congressional District Democratic Primary: Todd Book, David Krikorian and Jim Parker. The social hour begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 each. Make reservations by Sept. 25 by calling 553-4766 or 553-2446. For information, e-mail: grdennison@roadrunner.com.

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MIAMI TWP. – The address of the DaVita Dialysis facility was incorrect in last week’s issue of the Milford Advertiser and Communtiy Journal. The facility is in the Imbus Office Park, 5901 Montclair Blvd., in Miami Township.

UNION TWP. – Clerco, Inc. invites the community to a fundraiser for the respite program at the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities. A Tuscan Harvest is a wine tasting and silent auction event from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Krippendorf Lodge at the Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road. The evening includes a wine tasting of Southwestern Ohio vineyards, raffle baskets, a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and entertainment. Cost is $50 per person, with $25 being tax deductible. Event sponsorships are available at $1,500, $1,000 and $500 levels. Attire is garden party finest. For more information, call Lisa Davis at 732-4921 or email ldavis@clermontdd.org.

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Clermont County – The commissioners proclaimed Friday, Sept. 11, as Patriot Day, marking the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America. “Today, we see the virtue of the Sept. 11 heroes in our military personnel,” reads the proclamation. “We are grateful to all of these men and woman and to their families, for the sacrifices they have made and for their service. We honor those who have lost their lives defending our freedom.”

Learn about Antartica

BATAVIA – The Clermont County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 Friday, Sept. 18, in room S143, at UC Clermont College, 4200 Clermont College Drive in Batavia. The featured speaker will be Ron Hill. His presentation will be “Antarctica, The Seventh Continent.” Ron visited Antarctica in December 2008. He will show slides of the land and its penguins. The meeting is free and open to the public.

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WAYNE TWP. – The trustees will host a fall junk days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the township hall. Limits will be set on the number tires and refrigerators

MILFORD – The MilfordMiami Chamber of Commerce each year presents the Mary Ann Partin Scholarship to a Milford High School graduate. To raise money for the fund, chamber staff members Karen Huff and Jo Ann Weigel are hosting an Open House 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Chamber office, 983 Lila Ave. Representatives from: Longaberger, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, PartyLite, Southern Living at Home and Tastefully Simple will be on hand for demonstrations and purchases. Each vendor will be donating a $50 item (on display that evening) to the Taste of Christmas Silent Auction benefiting the scholarship fund. Any additional gifts that a hostess would get for having a party also will go to the silent auction. There will be refreshments and door prizes. Do some early Christmas shopping while helping the scholarship fund. Call 8312411 to make a reservation and for more information.

and on the grounds. Jumbo hot dogs, metts, brats, hamburgers, side dishes, and 16-ounce draft beer will be available. Your choice for $1. Activities include face painting, a dunking booth, derby horse racing, golf chipping contest, horseshoe and cornhole tournaments, and water balloon toss. Also, there will be a raf-

CCHS Sept. meeting

The September meeting of the Clermont County Historical Society will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Clermont College, Batavia. The featured speaker will be Ron Hill. His presentation will be “Antarctica, the Seventh Continent.” Hill visited Antarctica in December 2008 and will share his pictures of the continent and penguins. The meeting is open to the public.

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The Goshen Historical Society is now on Twitter. For quick updates on the log house, programs and upcoming events, visit www.twitter.com/GoshenHistory.

Clermont County history display

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

Library history display

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

Document standards

BATAVIA – If you need to have a document recorded at the Clermont County Recorder’s Office, there are new document standards to follow, as mandated by Ohio House Bill 525. “The standards are designed to make the documents consistent and easier to download,” said Clermont

County Recorder Debbie Clepper. The guidelines require documents to be a minimum paper size of 8.5 by 11, with one inch margins on each side of the page, a minimum size of 10 point for the font, and no use of highlighting. Documents that do not conform to the guidelines (available at www.Recorder.ClermontCountyOhio.gov) will be assessed an additional $20 recording fee. “The Recorder’s Office keeps the vital records pertaining to ownership in real estate (land) and to all encumbrances or liens upon it,” said Clepper. Questions about the new document guidelines can be directed to the recorder’s Office at 732-7236, or e-mail recorder@co.clermont.oh.us.

Homecoming service

BETHEL – The Old Bethel M.E. Church Historical Society will host a Homecoming Service at the church building at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. The program of music by the Express is being planned. Light refreshments will be served following the program. The church is located on the south side of the East Fork State Park just north of Bantam. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Prostrate screening

BATAVIA – Men who are age 40 years and older are encouraged to have an annual prostate exam to help provide early detection of prostate cancer, the most common form of cancer found in men. In support of this cause, and in recognition of September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Mercy Hospital Clermont is offering Prostate Cancer Screenings from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at its campus, 3000 Hospital Drive in Batavia.

Hari Kothegal, MD, a board-certified urologist on the Mercy Clermont medical staff, is providing the screenings. They will consist of a Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) and Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test. The cost for the screening is $10. The Prostate Cancer Screenings will be held in the Specialized Services Department at the hospital and are provided by appointment only. To schedule an appointment for a Prostate Cancer Screening at Mercy Hospital Clermont, call 95-Mercy (956-3729).

Spruce up Harsha

Batavia Twp. – Calling all Scouts, students, 4-H clubs and others looking for community service hours. William H. Harsha Lake is the place to be Saturday, Sept. 26, for this year’s National Public Lands Day. If you enjoy the park, show your appreciation by helping to clean up the Corps of Engineers area from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Afterward light refreshments will be provided by local merchants. Bring along a picnic lunch to enjoy alongside the river. Volunteers are needed to help pick up litter along the lake and river shoreline at the Corps of Engineers Operations Area at 2185 Slade Road, near the dam. Meet at the Tailwater Picnic Shelter for a safety briefing at 9:30 a.m. Groups will be assigned trails and recreation areas to help spruce up the park, and enjoy a beautiful fall day outdoors. Groups, families and individuals are invited to preregister by calling the park ranger at 797-6081. All programs and events are offered free of charge by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps of Engineers Visitor Center is at 2185 Slade Road, about four miles south of Batavia off Ohio 222. The Tailwater Picnic Shelter is below the dam.

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Legion to observe Patriot Day American Legion Victor Stier Post 450, 450 Victor Stier Drive, Milford, will celebrate their second annual Patriot Day from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, with food, music, games and a raffle. The public is invited to honor, remember and celebrate. It will be held in the annex, Memorial Pavilion,

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residents and must have lived in the city for at least two years. A background or interest in urban planning, architecture, law or real estate is helpful, but not required. Anyone who would like to be considered for appointment, should send a letter of interest and a brief resume to Pam Holbrook, 745 Center St., Suite 200, Milford, Ohio 45150. Deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. For more information, call Pam Holbrook at 248-5093.

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A group of singer/songwriters kept the music flowing while they took turns performing acoustically.

Kathy Ponder, left, Courtney Ponder and Kylee McMullen, all of Eastgate, take a stroll through the Taste of Clermont Saturday, Sept. 12.

Three-year-old Ty Spitzmiller of New Richmond sports his new fireman’s hat at the Taste of Clermont. The Batavia Village Association hosted the sixth annual Taste of Clermont Friday, Sept. 11, Saturday, Sept. 12, and Sunday, Sept. 13.

In addition to food booths, individual sellers and artists also set up shop at the Taste of Clermont. One of those shops was Scentsy seller Amy Harvey. From left are Betty, Nick and Faye Obermeyer of Amelia and Harvey.

Move is good for Taste of Clermont

Isabella Huneck of Milford enjoys a pony ride at the Taste of Clermont. From left are Pierre Sheehy, Huneck and Vivian Banchy.

Angela Nix of Face Painting by Devann’s Way paints a full-face design onto Leah Sparks of Withamsville.

KELLIE GEIST/STAFF This was the first year the Taste of Clermont was held in the parking lot at Eastgate Mall and event-goers seemed to like open space and new set-up.

Former congressman Rob Portman, part of Team Rob Portman, starts the 100k Sunflower Revolution Ride Sunday, Sept. 13. This was the second year the event was held in Milford.

Sunflower a hit in Milford By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

Vendors, performers and visitors flooded Historic Downtown Milford for the first ever Sunflower Streetfest Saturday, Sept. 12. Event-goers could check out booths from people selling everything from hamburgers to concrete garden decor or take a few minutes to be entertained by buskers. “It was a nice, steady crowd all day. It was a good first year,” said Chris Hamm, president of the Historic Milford Association, the organization that sponsored the event. “We tied the festival into the Sunflower Revolution Ride, but I think there were still a lot of people who didn’t know what the festival was ... Next year, it will be

bigger and better.” Following the streetfest, 942 bicycle riders gathered in the city for the Sunflower Revolution Ride, a bicycle ride to benefit and raise awareness for Parkinson’s Disease sponsored by the Davis Phinney Foundation, the University Hospital Foundation and the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute. Mike Abney, the business manager for the Gardner Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute, said he appreciated the help and corporation from the city of Milford and the Historic Milford Association. “It was a great event all weekend,” Abney said. “We really appreciated it.”

Aubrey Davis of Milford was amazed by a leaf-cast fountain one of the vendors was selling at the event.

Bob Carroll of West Chester and Tamara More of Indian Hill get ready for the 100k Sunflower Revolution Ride.

KELLIE GEIST/STAFF Cathy Gatch, of Milford Pottery, shows a group of kids how to make clay pots.

The Historic Milford Association combined the Sunflower Streetfest with Buskerfest this year to help both events thrive. Comedy Magician Paul Presto was a big hit, especially with the kids.

News VFW offers reward following vandalism Police are investigating vandalism to the Branch Hill VFW Post 5354 located off Epworth Road. On several occasions, vandals have driven vehicles through the private property and destroyed youth soccer equipment and playing fields. The Post verifies that they have received some information, but would like corroborating evidence which will lead to the arrest and conviction of these persons. The Post has offered a reward. For more than 50 years, the post has owned and improved the property, putting in a fishing lake and making it available for community use. The VFW has donated the use of the field for Loveland Youth Soccer. “Just maintaining a soccer field is costly and now repair work is needed to make the field ready for spring 2010,” said Dave Zieverink, Post quartermaster and Vietnam veteran. “Who would want to ruin things for a bunch of kids?”

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Dave Zieverink, Post quartermaster, stands in the field for Loveland Youth Soccer. Zieverink has alerted the local community and is considering a surveillance system. “We are not going to roll over on this. Sooner or later

someone is going to talk and we will prosecute.” With information and to find out about the reward, call Dave Zieverink at 6838570 or 503-8570.

Clermont County since 1994, beginning as director of planning and development, before moving into the position of assistant county administrator, interim county administrator and then county administrator. Essentially land use planning is the art of matching different users of the land to the supply of land, that is the attainment of congruence between user needs and land supply by the proper siting and sizing of land uses. Land use

affects agriculture, community facilities, economic development, environment, housing, recreation, transportation and utilities. If you would enjoy this unique opportunity to learn more about the community, meet others with similar interests, and to possibly join the League’s Land Use Study Committee, please plan to attend. To make your reservation, visit www.lwvclermont.com, call 513-831-2997, or e-mail mkleinfelter@cinci.rr.com.

CLERMONT COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS

GENERAL ELECTION Tuesday, November 3, 2009

REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2009 (You must be registered by this date to be eligible to vote at the November 3, 2009 General Election)

WHO CAN REGISTER TO VOTE?

• Those who are U.S. Citizens • Those who are 18 years of age on or before November 3, 2009 (Election Day) • Those who have not previously registered in Clermont County

WHO MUST RE-REGISTER TO VOTE?

• Those who have moved within the county and not ﬁled a Change of Address with the Board of Elections • Those who have changed their name and not ﬁled a Change of Name with the Board of Elections

WHERE DO YOU REGISTER TO VOTE?

The Clermont County Board of Elections

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To Request an Absentee Ballot Application, call the Clermont County Board of Elections at (513) 732-7275 or Visit our Website at: www.clermontelections.org

Board Chair: Rick Combs

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Explore county’s land use plan Join the Clermont League of Women Voters for a meeting, free and open to the public, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Union Township Civic Center to take a look at land use planning. Dave Spinney, Clermont County administrator, will present a program on how the county is managing its land use, important issues identified in the process and policy recommendations to guide future land use. Spinney has been with

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Board Members: Ric Ferenc, Dave Lane and Paul Campbell Deputy Director: Mike Keeley

With alpaca fiber selling for $3 to $6 an ounce, it’s no surprise that more and more people are getting into the business of raising the animals. The highly prized fleece of the South American animal has inspired many to start cottage industries which involve shearing the alpacas and spinning the fiber into yarn that can be made into high quality apparel. Alpacas and products made from their fiber will be on display Sept. 20 when seven alpaca farms present the fourth annual Alpaca Gala. The free event will be noon to 5 p.m. at the New Richmond Alpaca Farm, 1240 Bethel-New Richmond Road. Lori Laniewicz of the New Richmond Alpaca Farm said alpaca fiber items for sale will include sweaters, scarves, socks and teddy bears. “The fiber has a more exotic feel, comparable to cashmere,” Laniewicz said. There will be displays of spinning and weaving using

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Alpacas will be on display Sept. 20 at the Alpaca Gala in New Richmond. alpaca fiber, as well as food and refreshments, door prizes and face painting for the kids. The event is sponsored by the Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky Alpaca Community, which

includes five alpaca farms in Clermont County, one in Brown County and one in Northern Kentucky. For more information, call 253-3700 or see www.alpacas4you.com.

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School welcomes new principal Families of St. Andrew-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School (SASEAS) welcomed new principal Tom Devolve at a meet and greet during the recent St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Festival. Devolve comes to SASEAS after serving as principal at his alma mater, Roger Bacon, for eight years. He has been in education for 23 years, 16 of which have been in administration. “I’ve been so impressed since my own children have been enrolled,” said Devolve when asked why he chose SASEAS. “Although my children are very distinct individuals, they have all had a tremendous educational experience at SASEAS. Additionally, the teachers are dedicated and passionate about what they do. They care about their kids and they want to make sure each child succeeds.” Father Rob Waller of St. Andrew Parish and Father Michael Cordier of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton are both excited about Devolve’s new role at the school.

“Tom knows education – and he knows his faith. That combination is hard to beat in a Catholic school,” said Waller. “In days when funding and resources become more of a challenge for a private, Catholic school, Tom is the wise captain and the steady rudder that we not only need to keep our boat afloat, but that we want to help us sail into new and exciting waters.” Devolve and his wife, Lory, who have been married for 20 years, have four children who attend SASEAS. Since starting his new position, Devolve has been meeting with teachers to understand their goals and individual traits. He said he is looking forward to taking SASEAS to great levels of academic and spiritual excellence, and, that with teachers and families of the school, wants the SASEAS community will continue to thrive and grow. For more information or to schedule a visit of the school, call 575-0093.

McCormick Elementary third graders recently took a break at lunchtime to find insects and spiders in the field at the school.

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Discovery lies ahead There is a lot of teamwork when it comes to sharing how best to catch an insect. McCormick Elementary third graders provided information about the insects and spiders found in the field where they recently took a break at lunchtime. Students learned about the insect and arachnid’s characteristics as well as learn about behavioral adaptations. PROVIDED.

From left, students Jacob Brehm, Jeffrey Knuckles, Patrick O’Neil and Nick Mills found three large female praying mantis. The McCormick students enjoyed a recent lunch outside near the woods with their teacher, Mary Pat Harris, to discover insects.

Class gets colorful

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Fifth-grade students Summer Whitaker and Alex Wells work on color wheel grading scales in Kate Wagner’s art class at Spaulding Elementary School in Goshen. Once the students have painted a strip of every color on the color wheel, they will cut the strips to make designs.

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There are never enough containers to go around, so McCormick students recently brought bug catchers from home to add to those kept in the classroom during the students recent lunch break to find insects and spiders. Here, students Ruth Bruning, left, and Ellen Victory have grasshoppers and crickets.

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McCormick Elementary third grader August Abt observes a spider before setting it free. His class recently took a lunch break to find insects and spiders in the woods near the school.

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Reading goal

Third graders in Mary Harris’ (left) class at McCormick Elementary recently celebrated reaching their reading goal with an ice cream treat. Allie Abas, right, and 16 of her classmates consistently read more than the monthly goal. When surveyed, the kids were in agreement that the more they improved in reading, the more fun reading became. Abas will move on to the fourth grade this fall.

McCormick Elementary third graders, from left, Trey Roark, Brannon Beverly and Jeffrey Knuckles look at a grasshopper as the class takes a break to discover insects in the school’s field. Knuckles shows how to be a gentle observer before the grasshopper jumps away.

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This week in soccer

• Goshen High School girls defeated Bethel-Tate 5-1, Sept. 3. Goshen advances to 3-1 with the win. Meredith Budde scored three goals for Goshen; Kyleigh Mose and Kelsi Steele each scored a goal for Goshen. • Milford High School boys shut out Harrison High School 6-0, Sept. 10.

This week in golf

• Milford High School’s Jen Trame shot a 46 at O’Bannon Creek Golf Course, Sept. 3, helping the Milford girls score 2-3 to defeat Wilmington’s 228 and Wyoming’s 245. • Milford High School’s Tyler Regueyra shot 4 over par 39 on the back nine at Mill Course, Sept. 8, helping the Milford boys defeat Winton Woods High School 169-189. • Milford’s Jen Trame shot 4 over par 39 on the frnt nine at Eagle’s Nest, Sept. 8, helping the Milford girls defeat Glen Este High School 183239. • Milford’s Tyler Regueyra shot and even par 36 at Friendly Meadows, Sept. 10, helping Milford boys defeat Amelia 171-182. Milford advances to 5-2 with the win. • Milford’s Sidney Anderson shot 7 over par 43 on the front nine at Oasis, Sept. 10, helping the Milford girls beat Mercy 184-193. Milford advances to 9-2 with the win.

This week in cross country

Goshen High School defeated Bethel-Tate High School 25-20, 25-17, 25-14, Sept. 8.

This week in cross country

• The New Richmond High School men won the Western Brown Invitational with a score of 80. Goshen took 10th place with 228 and Clermont Northeastern took 15th with 428. • Glen Este High School women’s cross country runner Michelle Thomas was the top finisher at the Western Brown Invitational, Sept. 9, with a time of 19:20. Clermont Northeastern came in 11th place with 296.

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Goshen bests CNE in 36-7 win By Adam Turer eastsports@communitypress.com

At least one area team was guaranteed a victory in week three, as Goshen High School and Clermont Northeastern High School faced each other Friday, Sept. 11. The Warriors defeated the Rockets to earn their first win of the season. The Rockets fell to 0-3. Goshen and CNE have a tradition of playing oldschool smashmouth football when the two teams face each other. Goshen did nearly all of the smashing in this season’s matchup, piling up more than 300 yards on the ground on their way to a 36-7 victory. Jamie Ashcraft, David Prewitt and Alex Owens ran all over the CNE defense. The three combined for nearly 200 yards rushing in the first half alone. The Warriors built a 12-0 halftime lead and continued to wear down the Rockets in the second half. Prewitt and Owens added third quarter touchdown runs. Ashcraft found the endzone twice in the fourth quarter. Ashcraft rushed for three touchdowns on the night, Prewitt rushed for two scores, and Owens added one touchdown run. “Our intensity picked up after the first quarter,” said Warriors head coach Nick Inabnitt. “Once we got rolling, I think we outmatched them.” The Warriors defense set the tone, completely shutting down the Rockets and setting up the Goshen offense would good field position. The Rockets were held to just 49 total yards and only one yard rushing. “Our defense was the difference in the game,” Inabnitt said. “They couldn’t run on us.” Penalties led to stalled drives and kept the Warriors from putting more points on the board earlier in the game. Goshen started the game with an onside kick, which the Warriors recovered. The Warriors possessed the ball for most of the game. With the defense dominating, the Warriors’ offense was able to focus on improving a struggling

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Jamie Ashcraft of Goshen is out in the flat. Goshen finally gets to put a check in the win column after starting the season 0-2. This “W” comes at the expense of the winless Clermont Northeastern Rockets.

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Junior running back Jacob Hacker takes the handoff.

Ryan Spence (21) of Goshen nearly makes the pick while Jacob Hacker of Clermont Northeastern makes one last stab at it. passing game. Owens completed 6 of 17 passes and threw two interceptions. “We’ve always been able to run the ball,” Inabnitt said. “We feel that if we can tie those two together (run

and pass games), our offense will be hard to stop.” Jake Hacker returned an interception 99 yards for a touchdown to put the Rockets on the board in the

fourth quarter. Goshen improved to 1-0 in Southern Buckeye Conference play, while the Rockets fell to 0-2 in conference. “We know we’re a good team,” Inabnitt said. “Get-

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ting that first win is a monkey off our back.” The Rockets travel to Batavia High School on Friday, Sept. 18, while the Warriors travel to rival Blanchester.

Controlled aggression leads to Milford win By Ben Walpole bwalpole@communitypress.com

It’s a fine line between too aggressive and too passive. But the Milford High School football found a happy medium in a 2714 win against Amelia, Friday, Sept. 11. The 34 yards in penalties on this week’s stat sheet looked a whole lot better than the 149 penalty yards charged to the Eagles in a week-two loss to Walnut Hills. “That was a big coaching point for us last week,” said Milford head coach Pat Fagan. “We’re really coaching the kids

to be more aggressive than we have in the past. So you don’t want to rein them in too much. But the dumb mistakes that have nothing to do with the play – we really pushed to stop those, and we did. We cut way back on those types of mistakes this week.” The offense, meanwhile, got a boost from junior quarterback Frank Sullivan. Though he didn’t start, Sullivan was scripted by the Eagle coaching staff to lead the offense during the fifth series. He responded with some big pass plays, including a 41-yard touchdown toss to Jess Stankevich. Milford also got TD runs by Nathan

Termuhlen and Shawn Taylor en route to a 21-0 halftime lead. After the disappointing loss to Walnut Hills, the Eagles elected to scale back their playbook a bit for week three and concentrate more on what they do well, rather than reacting to the defense. “We were a little bit simpler, on both sides of the ball,” Fagan said. “We wanted to have fewer things for our kids to focus on.” Fagan praised Stankevich, who made an interception from his cornerback position, and senior linebacker Brandon Fulton, who earned team defensive-player-of-the-week honors, as leaders of an Eagle

defense that shut Amelia out for the first three quarters. Termuhlen, who now ranks second in the Fort Ancient Valley Conference in rushing yards, finished with 145 yards on 25 carries. Milford hosts Woodward Friday night. The Bulldogs beat Milford 22-14 last season, but has already lost twice this fall. “They’re athletic and they’re dangerous,” Fagan said. “But they’re beatable for us. They’re not the 10-0 Woodward we faced last year. “If we play good sound football, we’ll be in good shape.”

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Milford girls find their stroke By Tony Meale

Leading Milford is a quartet of seniors – Jen Trame, Sydney Anderson, Sarah Strunk and Courtney Tedrick

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After falling one stroke short of a league championship in 2008, the Milford High School girls’ golf team is looking strong. The Eagles started the year with three tri-matches – placing second in two and first in the other – before reeling off three victories in a row. Milford bested Harrison (185-207) Sept. 1, Wilmington (203-228) and Wyoming (203-245) in a tri-match Sept. 3, and Glen Este (183-239) Sept. 8. “Things are coming together,” head coach Sandy Garrison said. “We’ve worked a lot on our short game and our putting, and the girls are learning. We’ve played a lot together.” Leading Milford is a quartet of seniors – Jen Trame, Sydney Anderson, Sarah Strunk and Courtney Tedrick – who comprise starting spots one through four, respectively. “They’ve taken on leadership roles,” Garrison said. The No. 5 golfer is sophomore Erin Mack. “She’s very bright,” Garrison said. “She thinks out her shots and has improved quite a bit since we started

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Milford High School girls’ golfer Jen Trame is one of four seniors leading the Eagles on the green this season. this summer.” Freshman Ali Habermehl, meanwhile, rounds out the top six.

“She has a great personality and isn’t intimated by the older girls,” Garrison said. “She gives our team spunk.”

The Eagles have benefited in match play from some friendly competition among teammates; one stroke separates Trame and Anderson, two strokes separate Strunk and Tedrick, and a half stroke separates Mack and Habermehl. Garrison said the team hopes to win the league and would like to advance past sectional play. Another goal is for its four golfers to score 180 or fewer in a match. So far, the closest the Eagles have come is 183, which they recorded against Glen Este Sept. 8. “I don’t have girls who score in the 30s on a consistent basis, but it’s a good goal to have,” Garrison said. “Our averages are a little higher because we play some tough courses.” Some of those courses include Oasis and O’Bannon. Still, Garrison said the team has the ability to win the FAVC and sees Kings as the team to beat. But for now, she is savoring the opportunity to coach her seniors one final year. “We’ll rebuild,” Garrison said. “But it’s going to be an emotional awards night.”

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The Milford Cubs repeat as champions in the MYBA Minors Division, ending the season on a 20-game winning streak and going undefeated this season with a 13-0 record. In front are Jacob Wallace, Max Lewis, Jacob Gerbus and Chase Zearbaugh. In middle are Jacob Kaufman, Ben Mason, Tyler Barter, Harris Craycraft, Zekai Geier, Jake Becker, Jared Becker and Patrick Fath. In back are coaches Mike Kaufman, John Gerbus and Mat Barter.

Addison Meyer, 9, of Milford beams after getting her first hole-in-one recently at the Little Miami Golf Course, on the third hole, while playing with her grandmother, Jeannette Steinhaus of Miami Township. Addison is a fifth-grader at St. Andrew-St. Elizatbeth Ann Seton School.

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Milford Basketball Association 2009-10 Player Registration Grades 2-12

The Milford Basketball Association is hosting in-person player registration for the 2009-10 season per the following schedule: Friday, Sept 11th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday, Sept 12th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Wednesday, Sept 16th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday, Sept 19th 10:00 am- 2:00 pm

Registration At Jamboree Sports 130 Cemetary Rd, Milltown Plaza

(Next to LaRosa’s) Fees for Rec team players for this year will be as follows: 1 Player $110 3 Players $275 2 Players $200 4+Players $350

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Students, staff remember Dr. Bauer A school is a home away from home for many students. They receive support, guidance, friendship, understanding and respect. At Milford High School, Principal Dr. Ray Bauer was at the heart of so much care and concern for students and their families. Dr. Bauer died Saturday, Aug. 29. It came as a shock to everyone. Students and staff responded immediately by sharing their fond memories of him. He was an equal opportunity hugger. He gave hugs freely and sincerely. Students believed he was fair and supportive and always willing to put students first. He initiated numerous programs to help students and always was willing to listen to new ideas to make Milford High

School even better. The high school staff did a tremendous job on the Monday when students returned to school. It was a Dr. Robert somber mood, but Farrell teachers gave students the opporCommunity tunity to talk Press guest about their feelcolumnist ings and share their stories of Dr. Bauer. He would have been proud. I recall the graduation ceremony in the spring. I was so impressed to see the personal connection that he had with all 400-

LETTER TO EDITOR Hewlett for Milford BOE

I am happy to know that Rob Hewlett has decided to run for Milford board of education because, along with his impressive bio, his passion for keeping schools excellent while bringing the community together, is clearly what we need. Rob’s background in the information technology industries will certainly add new, valuable insight to the make-up of the board because he understands the value of preparing children for a

21st century world. Additionally, his commitment to fiscal responsibility can allay concerns about wasteful expenditures or of having un-examined BOE priorities. I encourage all residents of the Milford Exempted Village School District to visit Rob’s page at, Hewlett4BOE.com, and to support him Tuesday, Nov. 3. Francisco Okhuysen Georgetown Road Loveland

CH@TROOM Last week’s question

Should there be laws banning all use of cell phones while driving? Why or why not?

“Absolutely. It’s pretty ludicrous that we haven’t passed one yet. Every single day I’m subjected to idiots in their cars trying to merge onto any major thoroughfare with a cell phone jammed in their left ear, barely paying attention to oncoming traffic. Of course, with the left hand so busy with the phone, there is very little chance of actually using the turn signal. They either speed, or more commonly, barely reach the speed limit. You would think when someone is operating a 2,500-pound vehicle (or 6,000-pound SUV) at highway speed, or in a residential neighborhood, one would want to be aware of their surroundings. One second of inattention and your life or someone else’s could be taken or compromised by a lack of common sense and self control. A complete, in car hand held ban would be fantastic, but I won’t count on it. I see just as many Cincinnati and Anderson police officers on their cells while driving as anyone else.” N.B. “In my opinion, despite the probability that drivers who are distracted because they are using cell phones will cause accidents, my answer is ‘no.’ There are other ways to discourage risky behavior besides passing laws to ban it. There has been far too much intrusion by the government on the behavior of private citizens already, and it is a dangerous trend. When it comes to texting – far more distracting – I’m not certain that the passage of a law against it would deter someone who is dumb enough to text while driving. A better solution would be for drivers to use ‘hands-free’ devices to make cell phone calls, if it is absolutely imperative that they do so while driving.”

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Has there been a decline in civility at town hall meetings and public meetings in general? If so, why is this happening? 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. B.B. “With the possible exception of ‘total hands-free operation’ (i.e., Bluetooth earpiece or voice-activated phone use) where the driver can keep both hands on the wheel, then yes, cell phone use should be banned while driving. “If your life is so busy and important that you feel you must have a cell phone with you in your car, then at least be smart and considerate enough to pull off the road to make or take a call – and never try to text someone while you’re driving! Sooner or later it will dearly cost you, or far more importantly, someone else.” M.M.

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What do you think is the enduring legacy of Ted Kennedy? “Some may be glad, some may be sad. The media has hyped it as the last of that generation. “If all of us look long and hard enough, we can probably find fault in each of us, let alone one. “We perceive that each of us shall ponder the good that he did in contrast with some of the tragedies that we may remember associated with him. “Let he without sin, cast the first stone.” Shepherd

plus students. He had kind words for each graduate and a gentle touch as he handed out diplomas. I have never seen any principal in a school the size of Milford High School have that kind of a connection with students. He was amazing. It was touching to see the response from students who quickly assembled a prayer vigil Sunday night after receiving news of his passing. They gathered at Miami Meadows Park. They took turns sharing their personal stories and saying prayers. The students then turned their attention away from their sorrow and focused on a celebration of Dr. Bauer’s life. Approximately 3,000 students, parents, staff and com-

munity members attended a celebration service Thursday, Sept. 3, at the high school stadium. The event was very moving and a fitting tribute to Dr. Bauer. Dr. Bauer’s family attended the celebration to meet with students and community members. Students and education came first for Dr. Bauer. Now, the Dr. Ray Bauer Memorial Scholarship will support students for years to come. If you would like to contribute, please send a check payable to: Milford High School – Ray Bauer Memorial Scholarship. Send the check to: Milford High School, 1 Eagles Way, Milford, OH 45150. Dr. Bauer would want his students to keep moving forward. He

Where do people draw their inspiration? I wonder whence people draw their inspiration. From 2000 to 2008, our president and the Republicans were inspired to inculcate Christian values into our culture. They attacked gay marriage and other “liberal” agenda items with uncommon vengeance. They drew inspiration from Jesus’ teachings. Jesus never addressed gay marriage, yet these worthy persons of religious fervor told us He meant just that. And although Jesus didn’t address liberal values, they were positive He was against them. They must have drawn the inference from the fact that Jesus was pretty cool about old time religion. Jesus’ teachings inspired them to do right. While He said nothing about any political agenda, they told us that indeed, these were His positions. These people are nothing if they are not for injecting Jesus’ teachings into our commonweal. Methinks they drew more from the Bible than Jesus actually talked about – way more. But inferences can go in any direction. For instance, since marriage in the ancient world was a matter not of romance, but for determining lineage and property disposal, the mar-

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riage of men to men or women to women was irrelevant; marriage wasn’t an expression of God’s will. When you stop and think about it, it is possible to infer that Jesus had no problem with gay relationships or marriage. After all, He Himself had two dad-

dies. That brings us to the current debates over healthcare and economic stimulus. The Christian Republicans were OK with the government helping the rich from 2001 to 2009, but they now draw the line at helping the luckless masses who got caught in the fools’ snare of easy credit, and they seem to be dead set against extending healthcare to the 47 million Americans who cannot afford it – that’s nearly 16% of us who cannot afford health insurance. I haven’t memorized the good book, but I have driven by a church or two, and I went to Sunday school once. I’m pretty sure there is

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something in there about being one another’s keepers, from which one can easily infer a helping hand, even to fools. And, the Good Samaritan was a stand-up guy – they still name hospitals after him. I know that health care reform is easily supported by Christ’s actual words – you don’t need to infer anything. Jesus was a healer, He actually cured people for free. No insurance required – there’s no mention of health insurance in the Bible, but healthcare is right there for even the least competent reader to cipher out. The good Lord admonished us one and all that as we treat the least amongst us, so we are treating Him. So where and how do these perfervid minions of religiosity reach their conclusions? From their religious beliefs? If so, it’s a sad day for Christianity. Why should we let ignorant and intolerant loudmouths determine how we act toward one another as a society? These are people who can quote the Bible chapter and verse, but don’t understand a word of it. Leonard Harding is a resident of Milford, where he has lived on and off since 1947. You can reach Harding at clermont@communitypress.com.

Ozone: A gas with many layers Ozone is very much a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde case. It is simply a gas, with the same scientific make-up at all times. However, its location in the atmosphere causes it to take on very different properties. The results are either very helpful or very harmful to health and the environment. The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) wants the region’s 2 million citizens to know why ozone gas is a big concern. First, there is the Dr. Jekyll of ozone: Stratospheric ozone. This also could be known as the “good” type of ozone. Found anywhere from six to 30 miles above the Earth’s surface, stratospheric ozone acts as a natural shield, protecting earth from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. This type of ozone is imperative for life on earth. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, levels of the stratospheric ozone have been depleted and have caused a variety of problems including an increase in health concerns such as skin cancer and environmental concerns such as crop depletion. With stratospheric ozone, preservation and protection are key, unlike its counterpart.

Although the other type ozone has the exact same chemical makeup, the Mr. Hyde of ozone has a different effect on the environment. This Emily form is known as Feldman g r o u n d - l e v e l As the Community ozone. name suggests, Press guest this it is found in columnist the air closest to the Earth’s surface. Ground-level ozone is one of the main components in smog, a harmful kind of air pollution. Smog is created through chemical reactions when emissions, such as those from vehicles and industry, react with sunlight or heat, making this a major problem during the summer. Smog poses a serious risk to both humans and the environment. Research from the EPA has shown it can decrease the lungs’ working capacity, causing shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain and coughing. It also can cause eye and nose irritation and reduce the body’s ability to fight infection. Long-term exposure to smog can permanently scar lung

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would want students and staff to not dwell on his absence, but focus on their own future. Treasure each moment and push yourself to be your very best. The board approved the recommendation to make Nancy House the interim principal. She was the assistant principal at the high school. Before that she was a teacher with Milford since 1993. The board also approved Chuck Mason as a new assistant principal. Thank you to our faculty and staff for their support during this time and our thoughts and prayers remain with the Bauer family. Dr. Robert Farrell is superintendent of Milford Exempted Village Schools.

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tissue and lead to emphysema, bronchitis and asthma. Furthermore, ground-level ozone is harmful to the environment because it damages crops, trees and other vegetation. Because of their harmful effects, ground-level ozone and smog are monitored throughout the Greater Cincinnati region. When high levels of ozone are expected in the presence of sunlight or high temperatures, a smog alert is issued to warn individuals. During the warmer months, it is important to pay attention to local media outlets to find out when a smog alert is in effect. Those who have an increased interest also can call 1-800-621-SMOG to sign up for smog alert notification when an alert is issued. There are things everyone can do to protect the region from pollution before a smog alert is issued. OKI outlines many simple changes that can help cut down on the harmful emissions that lead to ground-level ozone and smog. Additional tips can be found by visiting www.DoYourShare.org or by calling 1-800-621-SMOG. Emily Feldman is a clean air assistant at the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments.

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Clermont Co. offers drive-up vaccinations “Getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself from the flu. It’s also a good idea to protect yourself and your loved ones by making sure you WHACK the flu,” said Clermont County Health Commissioner Marty Lambert. The Clermont General Health District is distributing posters to schools, day care centers, businesses, libraries and other places where people meet, encouraging them to WHACK the flu: W – Wash your hands often. H – Home is where to stay when you are sick. A – Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. C – Cover your coughs and sneezes. K – Keep your distance from people who are coughing and sneezing. “By taking the above steps you can increase your chances of staying healthy and from spreading the flu if you should become ill,” said Lambert. “These precautions are quite effective in fighting both seasonal and H1N1 flu.” This year, most people won’t know which flu strain they have, because confirmatory testing is limited to the severely ill. Seasonal flu shots are available at many locations in the area. The Clermont County General Health will offer them at a drive-thru clinic

from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Clermont County Fairgrounds. Vehicles should enter the fairgrounds at 1000 Locust Street in Owensville. No appointments are needed at this clinic. The clinic is targeted at adults, since the flu shots will be given while people remain in their vehicles. The shots cost $15; no checks, Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance will be accepted as payment. Those on Medicare or Medicaid, and children 17 and under should make an appointment for a vaccine at another time by calling 735-8400. Information about H1N1 vaccinations should be available in October. H1N1 vaccinations are not mandatory, but are highly recommended for all highrisk groups. Initially the vaccine will be targeted to pregnant women, people who live with or care for children under 6 months of age, those between the ages of 6 months and 24 years of age, health care workers, emergency medical responders, and adults 24 to 64 with chronic health conditions or compromised immune systems. Once the demand from these targeted groups has been met the vaccine should be widely available to anyone interested in receiving an H1N1 vaccination.

PEOPLE

Book fair

Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods is hosting the Scholastic Book Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, in the Nature Shop at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road in Union Township. The sale includes books with nature, science and wildlife themes for preschool age through elementary schoolchildren. The cost is $3 adult, $1 ages 3 to 12. It is free for members. Call 831-1711.

Pedal, paddle

Loveland Bike and Skate Rental is hosting the Pedal, Paddle and Picnic at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Little Miami Scenic River and Trail Center, 211 Railroad

Name those trees

Clermont County Park District is hosting Tree Identification at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at the picnic shelter at Pattison Park, 2228 U.S. 50, Owensville. Follow a naturalist and learn about local trees and what uses they have. The program is free. Call 876-9013 or visit www.parks.clermontcountyohio.gov.

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Quaker Steak & Lube is hosting Bike Night at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Quaker Steak & Lube, 590 Chamber Drive in Milford. The event features music by the Kenny Welch Band. Motorcycles will fill the parking lot. It also includes music, beer, vendors and food. Enter free raffle to win a Buell motorcycle. Proceeds to benefit local charity. Call 8315823 or visit www.quakersteakandlube.com.

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Four years ago, Ruth Baker could barely leave her house. She suffered from lung disease, which meant she needed to be on oxygen at all times, and her two knee replacements made it difficult to get around. Her front steps were like an ocean for someone who can’t swim. After seeing an article in the newspaper, Baker decided to give People Working Cooperatively a call. “I had the chance to buy a lift from someone, but I didn’t know how I would get it here or hook it up,” Baker, of Goshen Township, said. “They took the lift down at the other place, brought it here, built the deck to hold it and set it all up.” Since PWC helped install the lift four years ago, Baker, 87, can leave the house easily and on her own. PWC also installed a new furnace in Baker’s home and helped her make her bathroom safer by installing a higher toilet seat and a bathtub that she can step into. PWC is an non-profit organization that specializes in helping elderly, disabled or low-income individuals (who typically make less than $13,000 per year) better their lives through home repairs or improvements, said Kim Sullivan, marketing and communications manager for PWC. “These are at-risk homeowners who bought their homes when times

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Ave., Loveland. The picnic is at 6 p.m. Pedal along Little Miami River, paddle back and party with a cookout and songs. Proceeds to benefit the Interfaith Hospitality Network. The cost is $55, $5 bike rental. Registration is required. Call 293-8254 or visit www. lovelandbiketrail.com.

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Organization helps people with home repairs, mobility

THINGS TO DO The Clermont County Public Library is hosting “Find Money for College” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Owensville Branch Library, 2548 U.S. 50. The event is with local educator Sandi Hill. Students and parents find assistance on what resources are available for scholarships. It includes handouts on Web sites, typical college application essay questions and library resources available. The event is free and registration is required. Call 732-6084.

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In addition to helping her relocate a lift and installing a new furnace, People Working Cooperatively cut out the side of Ruth Baker’s bathtub so she could step in and out of it. The organization also installed a chairheight toilet seat.

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People Working Cooperatively moved this lift from another location and installed it at Ruth Baker’s Goshen home so she could leave the house more easily. were better ... Now there’s no way they can afford a new roof or a (handicapped) ramp,” Sullivan said. “Most of our clients are trying to juggle medical expenses and food.” PWC offers non-cosmetic home improvement services that could include everything from putting in new plumbing to installing a furnace. The group is funded through donations, grants and government funding. One of the organization’s specific programs is called Modifications for Mobility. This program is funded to help those with mobility issues, such as Baker, be more independent. “If you fix somebody’s roof, that’s great, but you don’t see the impact. If you put a ramp up for someone, they want to knock you over to use it ... For some people, a six- or eight-inch step might as well be a moat,” said John Hay, manager of the Modifications for Mobility program. “We help people take care of themselves and that brings a certain dignity back into their lives.”

Organization needs volunteers, donations

People Working Cooperatively, a nonprofit organization that helps the elderly, disabled or low-income with home repairs and mobility modifications is always looking for volunteers and donations. To make a donation or to volunteer, visit www.pwchomerepairs.org or call 351-7921. PWC serves homeowners, and some renters, across the Tristate and Sullivan said there is money to help people in Clermont County who qualify. To apply for services, either call 351-7921 or visit www.pwchomerepairs.org. Looking back on the changes PWC made for her home and in her life, Baker would recommend calling the organization. “I wasn’t embarrassed to call. I figured they couldn’t do anything more than tell me, ‘no,’” Baker said. “If you need help, it doesn’t hurt to ask.”

White Gables owners look back on rink’s 50 years By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

If you grew up in northern Clermont County, you probably took a lap or two around the hardwood rink at White Gables. While the Stonelick Township skating rink closed in 2003, former owners Earl and Nellie Hopkins like to think the business is something kids from around town remember. “It was just an old country rink, but it was a really fun place,” said Nellie, 85. “I guess every kid in Clermont County probably skated there at some point.” Earl and Nellie were married in Batavia in 1939 before Earl spent three years in the Air Force. The two moved to Miami Township in 1947. Nellie farmed

and Earl worked in town as an ice cream maker until they purchased White Gables in the early 1950s. The rink was at 2336 Ohio 131. The two don’t really know why they purchased the rink except that they lived nearby and Nellie liked to skate. “We just thought it was a good idea,” Earl said. The next 30 years were filled with booked weekday events and packed weekends. “There was always some church group or school group coming in on the weekdays,” Nellie said. In the 1950s, admission was 60 cents, skate rental was 25 cents and you could buy a pop or chips for 10 cents and a candy bar for 5 cents.

“For a dollar, you could skate for three hours and have a snack,” Nellie said. “Plus, there was nothing else to do around here.” The Hopkins purchased their farm house on Wade Road at a sheriff’s auction in the early 1970s and sold most of their farm land to developers a few years later. When the developers ran into continuous trouble running utilities to the property, they donated the land to Miami Township. The township turned the property into what is now Miami Meadows Park. When the 80s and 90s rolled around and new skating rinks started to open up around town, business started to slow. White Gables held on until the Hopkins closed the doors in 2003. “The rink was just getting too old and dilapidated.

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Earl and Nellie Hopkins, former owners of White Gables Skating Rink, live in a farm house on Wade Road in Miami Township. The two used to own the property that is now Miami Meadows Park.

We hated to close it, but it had had it’s run,” Earl said. Looking back on the 50 years they owned the rink, Earl and Nellie have a lot of fond memories. From the silver streamers hanging from the ceiling to letting kids in who couldn’t afford to pay that day, the skating rink was a happy part of their lives together. “It was part of the community,” Earl said. “When it closed, it was one of the oldest rinks in the state.”

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FARMERS MARKET

Shaw Farms Produce, 9 a.m.-6 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 - BOOK CLUBS

Mystery Book Club, 12:30 p.m. “Dying for Chocolate” by Diane Mott Davidson. MilfordMiami Township Branch Library, 1099 Ohio 131. Adults. Bring bag lunch. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 248-0700. Milford.

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Trucks, Cars and Things that go Zoom! 5:30 p.m. Williamsburg Branch Library, 594 Main St. Stories and truck crafts. Family friendly. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 724-1070; www.clermontlibrary.org. Williamsburg.

PARENTING CLASSES

What Parents Should Know About Reading and Comprehension Development, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Symmes Township Branch Library, 11850 E. Enyart St. Information on successful reading development, developmental stages, skills assumed to be intact when student enters school, compensation skills which mask successful reading development and cognitive processes that enable strong comprehension skills. For Parents only. Free. Reservations recommended. Presented by Langsford Learning Acceleration Center. 531-7400; www.weteachreading.com. Symmes Township.

SHOPPING

Scholastic Book Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3 adult, $1 ages 3-12. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Nature Shop. Includes books with nature, science and wildlife themes for preschool age through elementary school children. Free members. 831-1711. Union Township. F R I D A Y, S E P T . 1 8

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Frontier Squares, 8 p.m. American Legion Post 450, 450 Victor Stier Drive. Plus level square and round dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Milford.

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MUSEUMS

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

NATURE

Little Adventurers, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Weekly through Nov. 20. Ages 3-5. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Includes outdoor adventure, nature, math, literature, music and art. Topic varies weekly. Must be potty-trained. $155, $125 members. Registration required. 8311711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

SHOPPING

Scholastic Book Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3 adult, $1 ages 3-12. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. Free entrance to members. 831-1711. Union Township.

SPORTS

Moler Raceway Park Racing, 4:30 p.m.11:30 p.m. Moler Raceway Park, 2059 Harker Waits Road. Quarter-mile dirt oval track racing. $15, $5 ages 7-15, free ages 6 and under. 937-444-6215; www.molerracewaypark.com. Williamsburg. S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 1 9

EDUCATION

Find Money for College, 2 p.m. Owensville Branch Library, 2548 U.S. 50. With local educator Sandi Hill. Students and parents find assistance on what resources are available for scholarships. Includes handouts on Web sites, typical college application essay questions and library resources available. Free. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 732-6084. Owensville.

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.-6 p.m. Shaw Farms Produce, 575-2022. Miami Township. Batavia Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Batavia Township, Main and Depot streets. Vegetables, fruits and eggs. 876-2418. Batavia.

FESTIVALS

Old West Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Music by Kentucky Myle Acoustic Duo 1:30-3:30 p.m. and Tim Musser 4-6 p.m. Old West Festival, $10, $6 ages 6-12; free ages 5 and under. 866-937-8337. Williamsburg.

Shaw Farms Produce, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Shaw Farms Produce, 575-2022. Miami Township.

FESTIVALS

Old West Festival, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Student Day. Old West Festival, 1449 Greenbush Cobb Road. Relive days of Wild West in unique entertainment experience. Re-enactments, trick shooting and roping, demonstrations, rides, food and music. Rain or shine. $10, $6 ages 6-12; free ages 5 and under. Through Oct. 11. 866-937-8337. Williamsburg.

FOOD & DRINK

Fish Fry, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562, 1596 Ohio 131. Fish sandwiches, chicken fingers or six-piece shrimp dinner. Includes coleslaw and french fries. Carryout available. $6 and up. Presented by Ladies Auxiliary Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562. 575-2102. Milford. Casual Wine Tasting, 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike. Pub. Includes music. $5. 697-9705. Loveland.

LITERARY LIBRARIES

Family Fun Day, 11 a.m. Princess Party and Knights, Too! Goshen Branch Library, 6678 Ohio 132. Stories, crafts, hands-on activities and play. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Family friendly. Registration required. Presented by Clermont County Public Library. 7221221. Goshen.

MUSEUMS

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

MUSIC - BLUES

Sonny Moorman Group, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. KC’s Pub, 928 Ohio 28. 248-0358. Milford.

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NATURE

Earthhuggers, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Indoor discovery time, songs, games, art, hike, snack and story. Topic varies monthly. Ages 3-4. $56, $36 members. Registration required. 831-1711. Union Township. Awareness, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Fall Flowers. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Story, hike, craft and snack. Topic varies monthly. Ages 5-6. $56, $36 members. Registration required. 831-1711. Union Township. Discovery, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Stuck to the Bottom of a Rock. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Introduction, hike and snack. Topic varies monthly. Ages 7-9. $56, $36 members. Registration required. 831-1711. Union Township. Abner Hollow Cabin Drop-In Opportunities, 10 a.m.-noon, Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Discover lives of early settlers. $5, $1 children, free for members. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

RECREATION

Takes 2 To Tandem Bicycle Rally, 8:30 a.m. Nisbet Park, 210 Railroad Ave. Visually impaired stokers and sighted captains begin and end routes on trail near Loveland. Several distances and routes available. Sighted tandem teams and single bikes welcome. Includes picnic lunch. Benefits American Council of the Blind. $30. Registration recommended. 800835-2226; www.acbohio.org. Loveland.

PROVIDED.

Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods is hosting the program Awareness from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Union Township. The event includes a story, hike, craft and snack. The topic varies monthly. This month’s topic is Fall Flowers. The event is open to ages 5-6. The cost is $56, $36 members. Registration is required. Call 831-1711.

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

Tree Identification, 2 a.m. Pattison Park, 2228 U.S. 50. Picnic shelter. Follow naturalist and learn about local trees and what uses they have. Free. Presented by Clermont County Park District. 876-9013; www.parks.clermontcountyohio.gov. Owensville.

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SHOPPING

Scholastic Book Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 adult, $1 ages 3-12. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. Free entrance to members. 831-1711. Union Township.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Pedal, Paddle and Picnic, 4 p.m. Picnic at 6 p.m. Little Miami Scenic River and Trail Center, 211 Railroad Ave. Pedal along Little Miami River, paddle back to Loveland and party with a cookout and songs. Benefits Interfaith Hospitality Network. $55, $5 bike rental. Registration required. Through Sept. 19. 293-8254; www.lovelandbiketrail.com. Loveland. S U N D A Y, S E P T . 2 0

BENEFITS

Shake the Hand that Feeds You, 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road. Learn more about locally grown food. Dinner, wine sampling, hors d’oeuvres, photography and mixed media exhibits. Includes music by Raison D’Etre, Dan Dorff and Amanda Heisler; dance by Gloria Esenwein and Habeeba Dance of the Arts. Ages 18 and up. Benefits Grailville Education and Retreat Center. $65. Reservations required. 683-2340; www.grailville.org. Loveland.

FARMERS MARKET

Shaw Farms Produce, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Shaw Farms Produce, 575-2022. Miami Township.

FESTIVALS

Old West Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Music by Dan Ryan 1:30-3:30 p.m. and Rumpke Mountain Boys 4-6 p.m. Old West Festival, $10, $6 ages 6-12; free ages 5 and under. 866-937-8337. Williamsburg.

Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, $3. 6835692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland. Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Lake Isabella, $9.50 for 12-hour permit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60 and up; vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township. Loveland Castle, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Loveland Castle, $3. 683-4686; www.lovelandcastle.com. Symmes Township.

SHOPPING

Scholastic Book Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 adult, $1 ages 3-12. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. Free entrance to members. 831-1711. Union Township. M O N D A Y, S E P T . 2 1

Shaw Farms Produce, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Shaw Farms Produce, 5752022. Miami Township.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Anderson Valley wines. 20 Brix, 101 Main St. Paired with food. Reservations required. 831-2749. 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

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

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. Loveland Castle, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Loveland Castle, $3. 683-4686; www.lovelandcastle.com. Symmes Township.

FARMERS MARKET

SHOPPING

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Shaw Farms Produce, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Shaw Farms Produce, 575-2022. Miami Township.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Scholastic Book Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3 adult, $1 ages 3-12. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. Free entrance to members. 831-1711. Union Township.

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FARMERS MARKET

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

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

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.

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RECREATION

Bike Night, 6 p.m. Kenny Welch Band. Quaker Steak & Lube, 590 Chamber Drive. Motorcycles fill parking lot. Includes music, beer, vendors and food. Enter free raffle to win Buell motorcycle. Benefits local charity. 831-5823; www.quakersteakandlube.com. Milford.

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.

Linton Chamber Music Series, 7:30 p.m. Encore Linton. Jaime Laredo, violinist; Ida Kavafian, violinist; Steven Tenenbom, violist; Sharon Robinson, cellist, plus the Miami String Quartet with Ivan Chen, violinist; Cathy Meng Robinson, violinist; Yu Jin, violist and Keith Robinson, cellist. Congregation Beth Adam, 10001 Loveland-Madeira Road. $30, $10 students. Presented by Linton Music. 381-6868; www.lintonmusic.org. Loveland.

NATURE

Baby Adventurers, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Continues Oct. 19, Nov. 23 and Dec. 21. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road. Discover wonders of nature with your child using simple sensory experiences and indoor and outdoor play. For parents with children ages 1-2. $50, $40 members. Registration required. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org. Union Township.

PUBLIC HOURS

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati USA brings beer, pretzels and all things German downtown, Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20, on Fifth Street, from Race Street to Broadway. Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. The World’s Largest Chicken Dance will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at Fountain Square. Visit www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com.

SHOPPING

Scholastic Book Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. Free entrance to members. 831-1711. Union Township.

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“Disney on Ice presents 100 Years of Magic” comes to the U.S. Bank Arena, Wednesday, Sept. 23, through Sunday, Sept. 27. It is a celebration of 65 of Disney’s characters. Times are: 7:30 p.m. through Saturday; 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.usbankarena.com.

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When people turn into sheep For sheep to be sheep is admirable. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their true nature. Sheep are never extolled today or in the scriptures as being clever or courageous. They seem more helpless than resourceful. They frequently wander off and get lost and are easy prey for predators. When in trouble, they usually panic and bleat for help from the shepherd. Sheep are not very smart. Yet, who can blame a sheep for being a sheep? They live what they are. What would be troubling would be to see a bird or a human try to live as a sheep. Especially a human. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been created with a rational nature. We are to grow, develop insight and wisdom, possess a mind that enables us to seek and recognize

truth and have the courage to live by it. Humans are supposed to need other human shepherds less and less as they mature. When immature, and still growing, we need parents, disciplinarians and teachers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; guides outside ourselves. When we grow up â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if we grow up â&#x20AC;&#x201C; our guidance comes chiefly from within ourselves; a well-formed conscience and sense of responsibility. Guides outside of us never become completely unimportant, but much less necessary. A sad thing seems to be happening. Too many people seem to be acting as sheep. Sheeple are people who act like sheep. When that occurs, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use

our minds to study problems thoroughly and understand them effectively. We stop looking for truth. We graze on sound bites, slogans and little bits of information lying on the ground that taste good. When we are turning into sheeple, we lose sight of truth and priorities. We become easy prey for manipulation by politicians, advertisers, bureaucrats, and sometimes even by people we call religious leaders. Our shepherds are called spin doctors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; false shepherds who have no interest in the common good, us, or the truth, only their own agenda. As sheeple we have a strong flock instinct. We need to think and act as everybody else. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s said that the instincts and logic of a mob gradually become lower

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than the individuals that comprise the mob. We turn our minds over to others. Sheeple are dazzled by words and forget justice; are moved by emotions and forget logic. We believe peers, advertisers, politicians and celebrities about what is important in life. We acquiesce to anyone who claims to speak for God. The masses of people have been pictured as a huge pyramid. Most of us are depicted toward the bottom somewhere, and the numbers become fewer as the pyramid narrows and ascends. Psychologists such as Abraham Maslow urge us to become self-actualized and move upward. That means to grow in knowledge and personal awareness of our own

state and truths of reality. The journey upward is very difficult, but possible. Great spiritual teachers such as Jesus Christ told us what happens Father Lou when we are Guntzelman transformed from sheeple to people, Perspectives â&#x20AC;&#x153; â&#x20AC;Ś you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.â&#x20AC;? Free from what? Free from a flock mentality. Free from not recognizing our dignity. Free from ignorance, deception and being used by others. Free from our defenses and illusions in order to become our truest self. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.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.

Shipping and handling charges alert as only costing $14.99, but the small print at the bottom said unless you cancel youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be charged three monthly payments of $39.99. After LaRue complained to the company about the shipping charges, a representative agreed to give her a $15 credit. But that still means the items she wanted cost her $40, and the shipping and handling cost $50 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; more than the items themselves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just feel like theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re deceptive and if people arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t paying attention theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to end up spending a lot of money they may not be able to get back,â&#x20AC;? LaRue said. So, I contacted the company LaRue had ordered

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Ads for products on TV and in print that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disclose the shipping and handling charges are becoming increasingly common. Such charges should be carefully considered before ordering because sometimes they can be quite substantial. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what a Westwood woman has learned. Sue LaRue has been analyzing ads and found several that either donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disclose the charge or do so in very small print. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re saying two things. I think theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re saying â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;free shippingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;plus shipping,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not saying how much the shipping is. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what happened in my case,â&#x20AC;? she said. LaRue answered an ad she saw on TV. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It said on TV it was $19.99 plus shipping. I went online and ordered it. No place did it say how much the shipping was,â&#x20AC;? she said. But, even after she placed the order for two of the items, she just got a printout without the prices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I agreed to pay $39.98. The shipping and handling was $65.80, but I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know that till I got the package in the mail,â&#x20AC;? LaRue said. The packing slip showed the total cost came to more than $100 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; something she says should have been disclosed upfront. She checked ads for products from different companies and found this is becoming more common. One ad touted the product

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Relish your fresh peppers this season

My husband Frank and I went to an Amish country produce auction in Bainbridge, Ohio, near The Seven Caves, at the invitation of friends Bert and Bob Villing. It was something to see. As we approached the

auction shelter, we saw horse-drawn wagons with huge amounts of pumpkins, melons and produce enter the graveled area. I understood that folks could bid on the whole wagonload.

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Inside the shelter Bert’s red you could walk pepper relish around and check out No real recipe, the produce in smallbut here are Bert’s er units, like a bushel guidelines slightly of squash, three adapted by me. pecks of cucumbers, Makes 7 to 8 half even up to 100 or so pints. Measure pumpkins and Rita ingredients after gourds. Heikenfeld dicing. The little Amish boys were so cute – Rita’s kitchen 6 cups of finely running around barefoot with suspendered over- diced red bell peppers (or green, yellow, etc.) alls and hats. 11⁄2 cups finely diced onions Bert and I bought some Boiling water beautiful red and green pep1 ⁄2 cup diced jalapeños pers. I couldn’t wait to get (opt.) home to make Bert’s red pepGrind up peppers and per relish. I also made stuffed peppers for supper, with rice, onions in food processor, lamb, tomato sauce and sea- blender or just chop fine. Put in bowl and pour boilsonings. ing water to cover. Let sit five minutes, then drain. Make brine.

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2 cups vinegar (I used cider, but clear is OK) 1 cup sugar (more to taste) 11⁄2 teaspoons each: mustard seeds, celery seeds and dry mustard

Put drained pepper mixture into brine and cook for five minutes. Pour into hot jars, clean rims and seal. Process in boiling water bath five minutes. You can also just cook this up, cool, put in freezer containers and freeze.

Marge Miller’s apple dumplings

Marge is known as the apple dumpling lady in Clermont County and at my church, Holy Trinity in Batavia. I love her dumplings with the wonderful cinnamon flavor. They are always the first thing to go at any of our events. This is for Nancy, who began cooking at age 11. “My mother was a wonderful cook and my best friend. She

passed away last year,” she wrote. Nancy wanted to re-create her Mom’s dumpling recipe which used brown sugar and cinnamon. Nancy said her Mom’s sauce was a thin vanilla sauce using cinnamon. I’ve adapted this only slightly.

1 double pie crust 8 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cored (I’ve used whatever apples I had on hand) 4 teaspoons butter Mix the following and set aside: 1 cup granulated or brown sugar 1 generous tablespoon cinnamon Divide the prepared pie crust into eight equal pieces. Roll out each piece into the shape of a square about 6 to 8 inches. To test the size, place an apple in the center of it and see if you can bring the 4 corners up to meet at the top. Place 1 peeled and cored apple in the center of one of the squares of rolled pie crust. Fill the cavity with some of the sugar/cinnamon mixture. Dot the top of the sugar with 1⁄2 tsp. butter. Bring one corner of the pastry up over the top of the apple. Take the opposite corner and overlap it over the first one. Moisten to seal these two together. Repeat with the last two corners of the pastry. Moisten to seal the last two corners together. Place the 8 dumplings in a sprayed baking dish.

Cinnamon sauce:

Combine the following syrup ingredients and cook for three minutes. If you can’t find cinnamon hearts, use a teaspoon of cinnamon and a drop or two of red food coloring if you want.

Cooking with Rita and Friends

Join Rita Heikenfeld, Nick Tolbert (aka Midnight Gourmet) and Former Top Chef Chicago contestant Antonia Lofaso Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. as they host a dinner party. Sample some of Antonia’s favorite recipes as well as the recipes of local restaurants and chefs. Ticket price: $15 RSVP at: 513-247-6411 All proceeds will benefit the Freestore Foodbank. Ticket transaction will be completed at Macy’s prior to start of the event. Cash or check only. Make check payable to the Freestore Foodbank. 11⁄2 cups sugar 11⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups water 3 tablespoons lemon juice 7-8 cinnamon decorations (little cinnamon Valentine hearts) or more to taste 1 teaspoon vanilla (Rita’s addition) Pour the syrup over the dumplings in the baking dish. If you want, baste as they bake. Bake at 375 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes until well browned and a fork pressed into the apple tests soft.

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Additional recipes for slaw stuffed peppers, pepper relish, pepper hash and vanilla sauce are in Rita’s online column at www.communitypress.com. Or call 513-5916163 and leave your name and mailing address.

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Rewashing prewashed bagged greens: According to “Cook’s Illustrated,” additional washing of ready-to-eat bagged salad greens is not likely to enhance safety. 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 513-248-7130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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Fall is close, mornings are getting foggy gal. This Thursday evening, Sept. 10, the 50-plus couples from the Bethel United Methodist Church went to the Lake Manor Restaurant, near the Grant Lake, for our evening meal. Now on Friday evening, Sept. 11, the Clermont Senior Services had their art, antique and collectibles auction and dinner to raise money for the different things they do for the Meals on Wheels and other services. Ruth Ann made her blackberry jam cake for the auction. This is an exciting time for the auction. The whole audience will get involved with this auction. This is a wonderful evening, we get to see folks we don’t get to see any other time. The silent auction is an exciting event too with folks raising each others bid on the items. Now I’ll back up to Labor Day. Our family and our sonin-law’s folks were together for a cookout at Debby and Bob’s house. This is always a special time for Ruth Ann

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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!

The Milford Bandits baseball team spent one hot summer day helping Vera Clift of Mt. Carmel with some yard work. Coach Barry Houston said he knew Clift through a neighbor and encouraged the ball team and their families to help her. “Those kids just worked so hard, it was amazing,” Clift said. From left in back are: Seth Wehrman, Greg Puthoff, Ethan Rose, Michael Long, David DiSilvestro, and coaches Barry Houston, John DiSilvestro and Kevin Behrens. Middle row: Vera Clift, Jacob Behrens, Taylor Rose, Colin Chatman, Simon Chatman, Andrew Holloway, Nick Spuzzillo and Tucker Houston. Front row: Tyson Behrens, Mary Chatman and Simon Chatman. Not pictured: Kerri Chatman.

Explore adult day service program Staff members at the Adult Day Service Welcome Center invite you to celebrate Adult Day Service Week at their upcoming open house from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sept. 25, at the center, 2075 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive. Staff will swing the doors wide open to friends and neighbors to offer a glimpse of what a day at the center is all about. The Adult Day Service program is for individuals with physical and/or mental impairments in need of socialization in a supervised setting. Every day there are a variety of group activities, as well as individual activities, to choose from at the Welcome Center. Some folks might enjoy making greeting cards, even the envelopes. Others may like weaving a decorative hanging. There is always some-

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some free time of their own. Sharon Cassidy, R.N. is the manager of the program. When asked about her work she says, “I love it here. My husband tells me I’m having too much fun at work. Every day I’m blessed by having a chance to help people remain active, and prolong their ability to live at home. This is a great place; we treat each other like family here.” Before a person enters the Adult Day Service program, an evaluation is done to determine if the program is appropriate for the individual’s needs. The person must also be 60 years of age or older and live in Clermont County. Once accepted, an individual may attend the program from one to five days per week. Service is provided on a sliding scale and financial assistance is available for qualified participants. The center is in the Lois Brown Dale wing of the YMCA building on James E. Sauls Sr. Drive outside Batavia. Each day a hot lunch, and morning and afternoon snacks are served. Nurses and trained home health aides are on staff to help with medications and personal needs. And transportation is available to every nook and cranny of Clermont County. Open house guests can observe general center activities and tour the facility, including the patio garden where participants can spend time outdoors in a safe setting, and those who are able can plant flowers and help maintain a raised flower bed. Displays offering information on The Welcome Center, as well as Clermont Senior Services, will be set up. If you have questions, a staff member will gladly answer them. So if you have some free time on your schedule Sept. 25, stop by the Welcome Center. RSVP by Sept. 21. For more information, call 536-4118. Linda Eppler is director of communications for Clermont Senior Services.

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Community RELIGION Clough United Methodist

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. Wednesday evenings. Classes begin Wednesday, Sept. 23. For more information, contact Lindey Kunz at 484-9314 or visit www.daveramsey.com/fpu/home. The church is at 2010 Wolfangle Road, Anderson Township; 2314301.

Glen Este Church of Christ

The church is hosting an Antique and Classic Car Cruise-in from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. They will serve a free lunch, give out door prizes and there will be a DJ playing 1950s and 1960s music. The event is rain or shine. For more information, call 753-8223. The church will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary Oct. 9, 10 and 11. Bruce Ross will speak at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Eric Barton will speak at breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. Bill Stauter will speak at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. At the regular morning services Sunday, Oct. 11, Joe Kearns will speak at 8:30 a.m. and Chris Bushnell will speak at 10:30 a.m. The celebration will conclude with the annual church picnic at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Harsha Lake,

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

Milford First United Methodist

The church is hosting WAVE (Wednesdays Are Very Extraordinary) at 6 p.m. Wednesdays Sept. 2 through May 19, 2010. It is a free meal (donations accepted). The event includes food, fun and fellowship. The church is at 541 Main St., Milford; 831-5500.

St. Veronica Church

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

SonRise Community Church

The church is hosting a free Italian Dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at The Bridge Café, 203 Mill St. The church meets for services at Mariemont High School, 3812 Pocahontas Ave., Mariemont; the office is at 203 Mill St., Milford; 576-6000.

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St. Columban pauses to remember 150 years By Chuck Gibson loveland@communitypress.com

A crowd of about 900 people filled St. Columban Church Aug. 29 to celebrate the Loveland parish’s 150th anniversary. That was about 890 more than the 10 families who gathered for the first Mass in a private home in August 1859 on Broadway in Loveland. The Mass, celebrated by Coadjutor Archbishop Dennis Schnurr, included The Rev. Larry Tensi, current pastor, and other current and former priests and deacons assisting. “As we gather on this momentous occasion to remember and give thanks,” Tensi said, “I really appreciated the words of Archbishop Schnurr.” Schnurr’s sermon focused on a message of faith as a gift from the past, still giving in the present and alive for the future of St. Columban. He expressed his thanks for being includ-

ed in the celebration and acknowledged the faith he sees in the parish. “The gift that keeps on giving is the gift of faith,” Schnurr said. “That truly comes through here. I think faith is lived very deep here. I thank you for that, but I don’t have to thank you because God blesses you.” St. Columban music director Mary Bellman directed a full choir accompanied by guest organist Matthew Phelps and a full brass and tympani section filled the church with beautiful hymns and music. Phelps also performed a concert in July as part of the year-long festivities marking the anniversary. Parishioners from the past carried the gifts of bread and wine to the altar for communion. Maxine Bodley was baptized at the church 88 years ago and was joined by other lifelong parishioners, the Duvelius sisters Henrietta and Rosemary, in the procession with

the gifts. “I always went to St. Columban and I’ll never quit it,” Henrietta said. “I just love it.” “We have a wonderful pastor, Father Larry Tensi,” Rosemary said. “They are very friendly and they are very helpful.” A poignant moment came during Mass when the Haas family, Frank, Kerrie, and their children, Riley, Molly and Frankie, dressed the altar. At the end of Mass, as Tensi asked the gathering: “To remember and give thanks.” Former pastors The Rev. Joe Robinson and The Rev. Terry Smith were in attendance with visiting priests, The Rev. Joe Bracken, The Rev. Jeff Kemper, The Rev. Dave Robisch and other priests and deacons who have served the parish past and present. “I want to compliment the parish on this celebration,” Robisch said. “The

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Mike Brock pushes Henrietta Duvelius while her sister, Rosemary Duvelius, and Maxine Bodley follow with the procession of gifts to the altar. people sing here and I’ve always been impressed with that.” Bracken is a professor of theology at Xavier University and never served another parish longer than the 25 years he has served St. Columban. “St. Columban was the parish where I saw the joy of being pastor in Father Larry,” Kemper said. “It’s gotta be the most welcoming parish,” Robisch said. “It’s really a quality base, it’s obvious. Everybody is very friendly and welcoming.”

DIRECTORY Jenny Eilermann

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD 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

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

LUTHERAN

St. Bernadette Church

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

www.stbernadetteamelia.org

CHRISTIAN - CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

UNITED METHODIST

752-3521

We’re trying a New Blend

CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH

513-732-1971

Pastor: Tom Bevers www.Cornerstone.ohbaptist.org

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

MONUMENTS BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAPTIST BATAVIA BAPTIST TEMPLE

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

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

Reaching the Heart of Clermont County

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FELICITY

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

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

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

CLOUGH PIKE BAPTIST CHURCH 1025 CLOUGH PIKE

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

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

www.houseofrestoration.org

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

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

THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN 25 Amelia Olive Branch Rd.

Sunday 10:30am ... Holy Eucharist Handicap Accessible 513-753-4115 www.GoodSamaritanEpiscopal.org Ask us for information about Angel Food Ministries

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EVANGELICAL FREE 5910 Price Road, Milford 831-3770 www.faithchurch.net

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

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

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UNITED METHODIST

NAZARENE

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Bethel

SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES

Lutheran Church (ELCA)

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

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

Bible Based Teaching Christ-Centered Worship Family Style Fellowship Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11:00am & 6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 pm 2249 Old State Road 32, Batavia

513.768.8614

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Come Experience The Presence of the Lord In Our Services

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Amelia United Methodist Church

2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301 Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery PASTOR JONATHAN KOLLMANN

www.cloughchurch.org

EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 9:00am Worship 10:30am Children’s Worship and Childcare 10:30am Corner of Old SR 74 and Amelia-Olive Branch Rd 732-1400 http://www.emmanuel-umc.com

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

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

“To Become and Make Disciples Of Christ”

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

513.753.6770

Sunday School Class 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

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

AUMY! Youth Group grades 6 to 12

Sunday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Come Join Us…. Marc Quinter, Pastor

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

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

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

Sunday Morning 10:00AM

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

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

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

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

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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

www.LPCUSA.org

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PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 199 Gay Street Williamsburg, Ohio 45176 Phone: 513-724-7985 Sunday School: 9:30A.M.

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Worship:10:30A.M.(SupervisedNursery) PRESCHOOL: Tues, Weds, Thurs

Welcomes Y You

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

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

Nursery care provided www.calvin-pc.org

United Methodist Church

www.williamsburgumc.com

A New Life - A New Prospective A New Song

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

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

330 Gay Street, Williamsburg, OH 45176

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

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

“Encircling People with God’s Love”

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

513-735-2555

www.kingswayfellowship.com

CALVIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Trinity United Methodist

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

Morning Worship 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. High Voltage Youth 6 p.m.

WESLYAN FIRST CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

A Loving Church in Jesus Name

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

Pastor: Melvin Moore Church: 513-575-5450

MULBERRY WESLEYAN CHURCH

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

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

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BIRTHS

Fraud

MILFORD

Luis E. Osorio, 56, 1735 Mill Brook, domestic violence, Aug. 17. Juvenile, 16, theft, Aug. 17. Juvenile, 15, unruly, Aug. 19. Alex N. Morrison, 18, 5445 Cindy Lane, complicity to theft, Aug. 17. Constance P. Ransom, 19, 6065 Donna Jay, underage consumption, open container, Aug. 15. Ronnie Allen, 25, 557 Blair Ave., marijuana possession, Aug. 15. Bryan C. Gorman, 22, 834 Miami Ridge, open container, Aug. 19. Randal L. Mobley, 48, 5732 Cromley, immunity -prohibited conduct, persistent disorderly conduct, Aug. 20. Brian P. Norman, 47, persistent disorderly conduct, Aug. 22. Lisa M. Hisle, 30, 707 Ohio 28 No. 404, drug abuse instrument, theft, Aug. 22. Kristie L. Mclucas, 44, 1889 Pebble Brooke No. 1, persistent disorderly conduct, Aug. 23. Stephen Smith II, 22, 811 17th Ave., felonious assault, Aug. 22.

Pandering obscenity

Gene W. Atkins Jr., 41, 301 Edgecombe Drive, warrant, Aug. 27. Brian Barbro, 45, 201 Edgecombe Drive, recited, Aug. 25. Alan F. Benjamin, 32, 926 Mohawk Trail, warrant, contempt of court, Aug. 26. Rickey D. Bowen, 44, 320 Victor Stier Drive, recited, Aug. 29. Rita B Combs, 39, 5574 Eagles Way, warrant, Aug. 28. Ronald P. Glazer, 47, 645 Wallace Ave., driving under influence, open container, Aug. 29. Luanne R. Hornsby, 55, 5645 Betty Lane, warrant, Aug. 29. Amanda Houillion, 32, 713 Osage Trail, contempt of court, Aug. 28. Juvenile, 12, domestic violence, assault, Aug. 24. Juvenile, 8, assault, criminal damage, Aug. 30. Kennifer Kirk, 44, 26 Susan Circle No. 3, driving under influence, Aug. 29. Randy J. Kneipp, 51, 320 Victor Stier Drive, driving under suspension, Aug. 29. Susan A. Kupka, 46, 895 Garfield Ave., operating vehicle under influence, open container, Aug. 29. Kyle B. Lawson, 27, 609 Crescent, warrant, Aug. 25. Amanda Mathews, no age given, 30 Chateau, warrant, Aug. 24. Jerome Mathis, 41, 10 Chateau, recited, Aug. 30. Shandra D. Rexford, 24, 2046 Oakbrook Place, domestic violence, Aug. 29. Andrew W. Roberts, 19, 113 Glen Lake Road, recited, Aug. 29. Bryan K. Tauchert, 25, 201 Valley Brook Drive, warrant, Aug. 27. Ronald Willis Jr., 31, 30 Lila Chateau, theft, warrant, Aug. 25.

Incidents/investigations Aggravated burglary

Laptop computer and medication taken; $400 at 5607 Naomi Drive, Aug. 21.

Assault

Male was assaulted at 1284 Pebble Brooke, Aug. 21.

Attempted theft

An attempt was made to taken CDs from Meijer at Ohio 28, Aug. 17.

Criminal damage

Mailbox damaged at 1211 Red Roan, Aug. 17. Magnet was glued to hood of vehicle at 6210 Tanglewood, Aug. 18. Street lights broken at Black Horse Run at Loveland Miamiville, Aug. 19. Outdoor lights damaged at 1212 Red Roan, Aug. 17. Window broken in vehicle at 6338 Trail Ridge, Aug. 24. Fencing damaged at Ohio Valley Voices at Branch Hill Guinea, Aug. 24.

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National City Bank reported this offense at Ohio 28, Aug. 18.

Aug. 19.

Arrests/citations

Obscene picture was received on cellphone at 5748 Elmcris, Aug. 14.

Passing bad checks

Bad check issued to KOI Auto Parts at Ohio 28, Aug. 19.

Theft

Radio, medication, etc. taken from three vehicles at McCracken Towing at Glendale Milford Road, Aug. 16. A ring was taken; $150 at 5924 Hanley Close, Aug. 9. Merchandise taken from Kroger; $30 at Ohio 28, Aug. 16. Garage door opener taken from vehicle at 6720 Miami Woods, Aug. 17. Merchandise taken from Kohl’s; $440 at Ohio 28, Aug. 17. Tennis bracelet taken; $7,000 at 5826 Karen Lane, Aug. 12. Gasoline not paid for at Kroger; $20 at Ohio 28, Aug. 18. Two vacuum cleaners taken from Sears; $910 at Ohio 28, Aug. 19. 15 gallons of grease taken from Arby’s at Ohio 28, Aug. 19. Chain link fencing taken from Home Depot at Ohio 28, Aug. 19. Male stated ID used with no authorization at 1069 Hayward Circle, Aug. 20. Gasoline not paid for at Circle K; $74 at Ohio 28, Aug. 20. Cologne, etc. taken from Meijer; $38 at Ohio 28, Aug. 20. Tools and beer taken from shed; $195 at 1208 Ohio 28, Aug. 20. Gasoline not paid for at BP Station; $28.58 at Ohio 131, Aug. 21. Cellphone taken from classroom at Milford High at 1 Eagles Way, Aug. 21. Shoes, etc. taken from Meijer; $50 at Ohio 28, Aug. 22. A plaque taken from vehicle at 1116 Raintree, Aug. 22.

Unauthorized use

2000 Ford taken at 5440 Overlook Drive, Aug. 17. 1996 Pontiac taken at 5734 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill, Aug. 21.

At Mill Brook Lane, Aug. 17.

Incidents/investigations

Editor’s Note: In last week’s reports a theft incident had the wrong address. It should read:

Theft

Medication take from 24 McCormick,

Assault

Female was assaulted at 713 Osage Trail, Aug. 26. Male was assaulted at 201 Valley Brook, Aug. 27. Male juvenile was assaulted at 999 Seminole Trail, Aug. 30.

Attempted theft

Attempt made to take bike at 18 Chateau Place, Aug. 25.

Breaking and entering

At 751 Main St., Aug. 27.

Criminal damage

Side of vehicle scratched at Quaker Steak & Lube at 590 Chamber Drive, Aug. 27.

Domestic violence

At Belt Street, Aug. 24. At Oakbrook Place, Aug. 29.

Menacing

Female was threatened and stalked at 900 Mohawk Trail, Aug. 27.

Theft

Checks taken at 912 Walnut St., Aug. 25. Tickets taken but not paid for at 500 Rivers Edge, Aug. 26. Entry made into vehicle at 601 Edgecombe Drive, Aug. 26. Medication taken at 5615 Happy Hollow, Aug. 26. Gasoline not paid for at 308 Main St., Aug. 26. Purse taken from cart at Walmart at 201 Chamber Drive, Aug. 27. Gasoline not paid for at Main Street at 5 Points, Aug. 28. Two bikes taken at 6 Chateau Place, Aug. 28. Unlisted items taken from yard at 543 Clark St., Aug. 29.

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Larry Grundy, 30, 6701 Pin Oak, open container. Jessica Cornelius, 26, 6701 Pin Oak, warrant. Peter Haussler, 19, 6710 Susan Drive, drug paraphernalia . Juvenile, 14, theft, criminal damage, criminal trespass. Juvenile, 11, theft, criminal damage,

criminal trespass. Juvenile, 8, theft, criminal damage, criminal trespass. Juvenile, 17, deception to obtain dangerous drugs. Cortland Mason, 20, 1785 Ohio 28, theft. Justin Combs, 20, 408 Catrina Court, warrant. James Shelton, 25, 1785 Ohio 28 No. 385M, warrant. Sage Palermo, 19, 1785 Ohio 28 No. 96D, warrant. Juvenile, 16, underage consumption, unruly, curfew violation. Juvenile, 17, unruly, marijuana possession, drug paraphernalia, curfew violation. Two Juveniles, 15, unruly, curfew violation. Allen Stanforth, 19, 1785 Ohio 28 No. 385M, warrant. Stephanie Younger, 22, 210 Redbird, domestic violence. William Truitt, 37, 138 Holly, aggravated burglary. Rickie Wachter, 49, 1785 Oho 28 No. 65, theft, drug paraphernalia, warrant. Kyle Flynn, 23, 1530 Red Oak, marijuana possession.

Incidents/investigations Aggravated burglary

At 1894 Parker Road, Aug. 17.

Assault

At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 274, Aug. 20.

At Redbird, Aug. 21.

Theft

At 244 Redbird, Aug. 15. At 7015 Edenton Pleasant Plain, Aug. 15. At 255 Patrick Lane, Aug. 16. At 373 Lakeshore Court, Aug. 17. At 1785 Ohio 28 No. 246, Aug. 18. At 1108 Country Lake, Aug. 18. At 1003 Country Lake, Aug. 18. At 1899 Stumpy, Aug. 19. At 1401 Country Lake, Aug. 19. At 6725 Dick Flynn, Aug. 21.

Unauthorized use

At Park Avenue, Aug. 15.

Vandalism

At 1540 Hwy. 28, Aug. 21.

CLERMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Incidents/investigations Burglary

Unlisted items taken at 5963 Stonelick Creek, Goshen, Aug. 24.

Criminal mischief

Fish put into mailbox at 6894 No. 5 Road, Pleasant Plain, Aug. 1.

Falsification

Sex offender gave false address at 5900 block of Woodspoint, Milford, Aug. 19.

Missing

Male reported missing at 6100 block of Hunt Road, Blanchester, Aug. 25.

Breaking and entering

Theft, assault

Burglary

Unauthorized use

At 1755 Stumpy Lane, Aug. 15. At 701 Country Lake Circle, Aug. 18. At 130 Holly Lane, Aug. 18. At 1901 Parker Road, Aug. 19.

Criminal damage

At 357 Redbird, Aug. 15. At 119 Lakeview Circle, Aug. 15. At 26 Holly Lane, Aug. 21.

Disorder

At 6801 Clarawill Drive, Aug. 19. At Ohio 28 at Dick Flynn, Aug. 20. At 136 Holly Lane, Aug. 21.

Dispute

At 1946 Main St., Aug. 15.

Domestic violence

At Gateway, Aug. 15.

Property taken and male was assaulted at 6151 Manila, Goshen, Aug. 2. Vehicle taken at 3120 Park Road, Goshen, Aug. 6. Vehicle taken at 2165 U.S. 50, Batavia, July 26.

Theft, assault

Property taken and male was assaulted at 6151 Manila, Goshen, Aug. 2.

Unauthorized use

Vehicle taken at 3120 Park Road, Goshen, Aug. 6. Vehicle taken at 2165 U.S. 50, Batavia, July 26.

Vandalism

Golf course damaged at 5466 Newtonsville Hutchinson, Batavia, Aug. 19.

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IN THE COURTS Filings

William D. Reynolds vs. Hostanosas JC Dr. Inc., et al., professional tort Curt C. Hartman vs. Robert J. Gehring, et al., other tort Jeffery Fox vs. Central Mutual Insurance Company, et al., other tort Robin F. Render vs. Deborah c. Whelan and Jeff L. Turner, other tort Ronald Bryant vs. William Barrett, et al., other tort Marc Rycek vs. Kathleen R. Witt, other tort Progressive Specialty Insurance Company, et al. vs. Samuel C. Larkins, other tort Donald J. King vs. Daniel Williams, other tort Karen Miller vs. Robert Kelsey, et al., other tort Alice Fisher vs. Pines Condominium Homeowners Association and Paul F. Knue, other tort Marlyn F. Weaver vs. K Investments Limited and Marsha P. Ryan, worker’s compensation Teresa Cahall vs. Marsha Ryan Administrator, worker’s compensation Damon L. Manton vs. Marsha Ryan Administrator, worker’s compensation Teresa Cahall vs. Marsha Ryan Administrator and AW Industries Inc., worker’s compensation Damon L. Manton vs. Marsha Ryan Administrator and Digi Com Systems LLC, worker’s compensation Robert F. Mclees vs. John Panetta Excavating Inc. and Administrator Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation, worker’s compensation Debra M. Caudill vs. Marsha P. Ryan Administrator, et al., worker’s compensation Everhome Mortgage Company vs. Guy Wesley Stone, et al., foreclosure First Financial Bank successor by merger vs. Marilyn A.M. Jones, et al., foreclosure RBS Citizens NA vs. Thomas O. Deighen, et al., foreclosure Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York vs. Joseph a. Gullett and Arica Morgan Gullett, foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Brian M. Parmertor, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Brian A. Blakley, et al., foreclosure Deutsche Bank National Trust Company vs. Marion D. Scott, et al., foreclosure JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Jeffri E. Fritz, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Richard J. Blomer, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA ND vs. Glen W. Jones Jr., et al., foreclosure National City Bank vs. Robert E. Knauber and J Robert True treasurer of Clermont County, foreclosure Bank of New York Mellon vs. Arlene Spears, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Michael Sparks and Mortgage Electronic Systems Inc., foreclosure JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Boone Vernon Jr., et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. John Alexander Jones and Wells Fargo Bank NA, foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Eric R. Blyberg, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Authur Bush, et al., foreclosure Huntington National Bank vs. First Cincinnati Leasing 2000 LLC, et al., foreclosure JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Michael Wiesmore, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Thomas M. Reichardt, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Teddy Montague, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Gretchen Honaker, foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Michael S. Mikles, foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Chad W. Wells and Mary E. Wells, foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Helen C. Corcoran, et al., foreclosure Dollar Bank FSB vs. Robert E. Martin,

et al., foreclosure GMAC Mortgage LLC vs. David G. Sutton, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Jon P. Newell, et al., foreclosure MTGLQ Investors LP vs. Leslie Proctor and Karen Proctor, foreclosure JAC Construction LLC vs. Arnold Estates Development LLC, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Nathan Lacey, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. David J. Sweeting and Kathryn C. Sweeting, foreclosure Midfirst Bank vs. Michael E. Moore, et al., foreclosure GMAC Mortgage LLC vs. David G. Sutton, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Marsha V. Lawson, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. David J. Sweeting and Kathryn C. Sweeting, foreclosure Midfirst Bank vs. Michael E. Moore, et al., foreclosure Bethel Building and Loan Company vs. William K. Slusher, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Joseph P. Thesken and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., foreclosure Truman P. Young and Associates Inc. vs. Saltair Properties LTD, et al., foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Shawnda R. Hansel, et al., foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. Timothy Miracle, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Ronald E. Barnes, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Asghar Neysari, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Michael R. Mullins, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Leslie W. Perry, et al., foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Bryan J. Stepp, et al., foreclosure JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Michael D. Early, foreclosure U.S. Bank NA vs. William A. Cantrell, et al., foreclosure Chase Home Finance LLC vs. Matthew C. Stock, et al., foreclosure J. Robert True vs. Gilbert Gumbert, et al., foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Patrick Lenga, foreclosure JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. James Gregory, et al., foreclosure Deutsche Bank National Trust Company vs. Edward F. Dumont, et al., foreclosure Advantage Bank vs. SLJ Investments LLC and Clermont County Treasurer, foreclosure M and I Bank vs. Richard Joseph Kemper Jr. and Cincinnati Savings, foreclosure Bank of America vs. Melissa Bobbitt, et al., foreclosure Chase Home Finance LLC vs. Randy L. Mason, et al., foreclosure Eric Fisher vs. Stonelick Township, administrative appeal Beneficial Ohio Inc. vs. Floyd D. Webb, other civil Capital One Bank USA NA vs. Todd E. Burns and Sibcy Cline Northeast, other civil Farm Credit Services of Mid America PCA vs. Vicki Gene Acord, other civil Summit County Day School Inc. vs. John Henry Mederer II and Michele Mederer, other civil Summit Country Day School Inc. vs. Michael W. Ward and Marilyn G. Ward, other civil St. Elizabeth Medical Center Inc. vs. Jennifer Hill and John Hill, other civil E.B. Miller Contracting Inc. vs. Epoch Inc., other civil CACH LLC vs. David Holt Jr., other civil HSBC Bank Nevada NA vs. Joseph W. Doyle, other civil Vicky Martin and Michael Martin vs. State of Ohio Department of Administrative Service, et al., other civil

Beneficial Ohio Inc. vs. Lynn E. Rohr, other civil SLM Financial Corporation vs. Wayne S. Walton, other civil Capital One Bank USA NA vs. Richard A. Davidson, other civil FIA Card Services NA vs. Sonia L. Smith, other civil Tracy L. Toward vs. Ronald Ward and Roberta Ward, other civil JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Brock Drywall Services Inc. and Charles Brock, other civil

Divorce

Christina M. Burns vs. Waylon M. Burns Sharon Little vs. Todd G. Little James R. Mills vs. Tammy L. Mills Daniel M. Crow vs. Nancy J. Crow Candace Lemke vs. Jacob Lemke Geoffrey James Davis vs. Brittany Nichole Davis Harry E. Lohr vs. Deborah Lohr Noah Rowell vs. Kristin Rowell Mary Ellen Giltz vs. Russell D. Giltz Jeffrey Alan Rigg vs. Deborah J. Rigg Thomas McCollum vs. Deborah McCollum Victoria McCracken vs. Patrick McCracken Todd Allen Schweitzer vs. Patricia Ann Schweitzer Edward J. Krieg vs. Jenny Carpenter Krieg

Glen Este High School Class of 1989 – is having a reunion from 711 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Receptions Eastgate (Biggs Plaza). Go to www.alumniclass.com/gleneste, or the Facebook page under “Glen Este Class of 1989 Reunion” for more details, or call Melanie Sturgeon at 688-1886. The Woodward High School Class of 1959 – is having its 50th reunion the weekend of Sept. 12. For information, contact the Web site at www.woodward59.com. The Amelia High School Class of 1969 – is having its 40th year class reunion from 6 p.m. to mid-

night, Saturday, Sept. 12, at Hilltop Reception Hall, 2141 Ohio 125, (Old DX Ranch). Cost is $30 per person. The class is inviting any other classes that would like to attend. Listed below are classmates needed for correct mailing/e-mail information. Contact Nancy Knox at njpinger@roadrunner.com or 876-2859, or Kathy Baker at kathymomrose@ hotmail.com. Denise Bein-Nailor, Stephen Gail Brooks, Phillip Craig, Albert Delisle, Gary Frazee, Tom Garcia, Ben Gillespie, Daryl Gilliland, Sharon Goins-Angel, Alvis Gary Hastings, Michael Hogue, Peggy Jones-Robinson, Paul Kendall, Joncey Ladd, Penny Mason, James McCracken, Stuart Edward Mentz, Robert Nolte, Carol Pearson-Boehm, Carl Ramsey, Ray Eugune Short, Jeff Smith, Ruby Snider, Gary Stone, Doug Waddle and Danny Wilson. Withrow High School Class of 1944 – Will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its graduation with a reunion luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Touch of Elegance, 5959 Kellogg Ave. Any class members and families of that year are invited to attend. Contact

Drive, Batavia, importuning, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Angela Marie Hodges, 40, 3884 Magnolia Drive, Amelia, aggravated possession of drugs, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Antonio Brumfield, 33, 2750 Erlene Drive #1108, Cincinnati, trafficking in heroin, Narcotics Unit. Robert D. Howe, 33, 4281 LeBeau Drive, Cincinnati, illegal cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana, Narcotics Unit. Michael D. Stewart, 45, 4019 Vining Drive Apt. 145, Cincinnati, failure to appear, Prosecutor’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 ex rel. River City Capital, L.P. vs. Board of Clermont County Commissioners, et al., presiding judge H.J. Bressler, judges Stephen W. Powell and Robert A. Hendrickson. The appeals court affirmed the decision of Clermont County Court of Common Pleas. In the matter of: S.K.G., presiding judge H.J. Bressler, judges Stephen W. Powell and William W. Young. The appeals court affirmed the decision of Clermont County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division. In the matter of: State of Ohio vs. Christian D. Bice, presiding judge Stephen W. Powell, judges William W. Young and Robert A. Hendrickson. The appeals court affirmed the decision of Clermont County Court of Common Pleas.

50th Anniversary

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Rose Honican vs. Aaron Honican David Matthew Brown vs. Cheryl Jean Brown Kelly Sue Engel vs. Thomas Frank Engel Emily Dianne Croswait vs. Dale Lee Croswait Tammy A. Wesley vs. Robert E. Wesley Lisa Jane Lavoie vs. Donald Joseph Lavoie Todd E. Allen vs. Lisa Allen Susan Bowen vs. James Bowen Debra Thompson vs. Christopher Thompson Kevin A. Naji vs. Zuliana Erika Naji Maria C. Taylor vs. David M. Taylor Kathleen M. Leanna vs. George M. Leanna Brian M. Kuch vs. Ann Kuch Heather Lamb Cromwell vs. John Gregory Vance Fletcher Waugh vs. Amber Waugh

FIVE GENERATIONS “LOOKING GREAT” Bob and Marge Radcliff Marriage is like a garden... with love and tender attention it will flourish with abundant beauty To celebrate our 50 years of marriage, we are blessed to have our 4 children,10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren to celebrate with us

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. Alan F. Benjamin, 32, at large, burglary, theft, Milford Police. Charles Scott Goodin, 42, 7489 Ohio 123, Blanchester, theft from an elderly person, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Christina Lynn Heuberger, 31, 1420 Raschill Road, Hamersville, nonsupport of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Natasha Nicole Currier, 27, 7232 N. 27th Ave. A 217, Phoenix, Ariz., non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Matthew Harold Parmater, 41, 158 W. North Broadway St., Columbus, non-support of dependents, Clermont County Department of Support Enforcement. Michael B. Keller, 23, 2017 Hopkins Ave., unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, East Fork State Park. Leslie R. Carney, 37, 5410 Karen Ave., Cincinnati, theft of drugs, Goshen Police. Paul C. Daniels, 45, 442 Eastwood Drive, Batavia, operation while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or with certain concentrations of alcohol or drugs in specific bodily substances, failure to comply with order or signal of police department, driving under OVI suspension, Clermont County

REUNIONS Anderson High School Class of 1954 – is conducting its 55th year reunion, Friday, Sept. 11, Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13. For details call Wayne Wykoff at 321-7109, or Kirs Schwegler Wilshire at 859-441-7560. From 710 p.m., Friday, the group will meet at AJ’s Roadhouse. On Saturday, at 7 p.m., the group will meet at Vito’s Restaurant in Ft. Thomas and on Sunday, there will be a picnic at noon at Woodland Mound Park off Nordyke Road.

Sheriff’s Office. Michael Paul Gray, 33, conspiracy to commit aggravated murder, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Mary Helen Woodrey, 50, conspiracy to commit aggravated murder, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Belinda L. Gray, 50, conspiracy to commit aggravated murder, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Brandon L. Harris, 19, 1642 Ohio 133 N., Blanchester, trafficking in marijuana, Miami Township Police. Anthony W. Young, 32, 5460 Beechmont Ave. #116, Cincinnati, forgery, criminal simulation, Union Township Police Department. Annette Yaden, 51, 1250 Jenkins Drive, Batavia, theft from an elderly person, Union Township Police Department. Crystal N. Frye, 24, 499 Old Boston Road, Batavia, receiving stolen property, Union Township Police Department. Bobby D. Martin, 34, 379 Seneca

Bob McGrath at 871-3631, or email him at RMGrath@fuse.net. St. Dominic Class of 1969 – is having its 40th reunion from 8 p.m. to midnight, Friday, Sept. 18, at St. Dominic O’Connor Hall. Cost is $20 per graduate or $25 per couple, and includes soft drinks, chips/pretzels and wine and beer. BYOB is permitted. RSVP by emailing stdominicclass1969@ zoomtown.com, or by contacting Sharon Lipps Holtz at 859-4412980, or Marcia Hammersmith Wechsler at 451-3775. Clermont Northeastern Class of 1999 – will celebrate its 10-year reunion Friday, Sept. 18. Organizers are still looking for some classmates. Contact Maryann Huhn at 859-391-3375, or e-mail cne1999@yahoo.com. Include name, e-mail address, mailing address and telephone number. Princeton High School Class of 1959 – iits 50th reunion is from 610 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Mill Race Banquet Center, Winton Woods. Contact “Tooter” Jan Adams at 729-0066 or John Q. Adams at jadams4990@aol.com.

Ruth Moss Marguerite Smith, 94 years old, resides at O’Bannon Terrace, Goshen, Ohio. She is pictured here as the oldest member of the family’s ﬁve generations. Also pictured with her left to right are Barbara Rohe (granddaughter), Turner Covert-Brown (great, great grandson), Bettie Turner (daughter), and Kara Brown (great granddaughter).

Ruth Moss celebrated her 90th birthday on September 8th with close friends and family. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to John and Rosetta Anderson and had six siblings; Bill, John, Rose, Phyllis, Josephine, and Mary. Ruth was raised as a child on Paradrome Street near the Mt Adams Incline which was a primary mode of transportation in Mt. Adams, at that time. Following the early death of her parents she was raised by her maternal grandmother along with other brothers, sisters, and cousins. Ruth was the wife for 60 years of the late Bill Moss who passed in December 1999. Bill and Ruth raised 5 children; Lois, Bill, Linda, Sherry, and Vernon and have been blessed with 28 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Among many other interests, Ruth was a Sunday school teacher at the Bethel United Methodist Church for 20+ years, where she still attends on most Sundays. In her earlier years Ruth attended Business School and worked in a real estate title company and later at the Sears and Roebuck catalog store in Cherry Grove, Ohio. Ruth attributes her good health and long life to her deep spiritual faith and the loving care of her devoted family.

Marguerite was married to Lester Smith (deceased-1982) for 44 years and has lived most of her life in Goshen. She is a member of Goshen United Methodist Church. Mrs. Smith still does some of her own cooking, likes to play Sequence with friends, and enjoys an occasional lunch or shopping spree with relatives

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Dan and Cheryl Mathers of Milford, OH are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Shelley Ann, to Matthew Dean Colson, son of Dean and Debbie Colson of Dry Ridge, KY. The couple will wed on October 3, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Glen Este. Shelley is employed at Roth CPA in Montgomery and Matt is employed at BBN Sales in Cincinnati. Matt and Shelley will reside in Milford.

Dan and Cheryl Mathers of Milford are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Rebecca Jane Mathers to James Benjamin Wilker, son of Ruth Ann Wilker of Cincinnati and John B. Wilker, Jr. of Dillsboro, IN. The couple will wed on December 18, 2009, at the First Baptist Church of Glen Este. Rebecca is a nanny for a local family, and Ben is a senior at the University of Cincinnati in the DAAP program, and is at a manager also Wendy’s and an intern for Ruetschle Architects in Dayton. Ben and Becca will reside in Cincinnati.

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LEGAL NOTICE BRYAN SCOTT BIN# 507 & 508 5492 COUNTRY LN MILFORD, OH 45150 You are hereby notified that your personal property stored at Day Heights Storage, Milford, OH will be sold for payment due. 1001500386

LEGAL NOTICE LINDA L. FRALEY CLERMONT COUNTY AUDITOR SECRETARY OF THE BUDGET COMMISSION The following distribution of the Local Government Support Entitlement Fund for 2010 was made by the Clermont County Budget Commission August 31, 2009 in accordance with Section 5745.53 of the Ohio Revised Code: ESTIMATED 2010 86,167.81 42,899.00 93,295.79 32,530.53 174,147.82 74,867.16 21,257.41 49,884.54 40,616.83 65,478.71 180,155.43 20,233.84 50,051.07 39,366.80

% DISTR. 2.035725 1.013494 2.204124 0.768538 4.114263 1.768746 0.502209 1.178528 0.959578 1.546942 4.256194 0.478027 1.182463 0.930045

970,952.74

22.939

116,664.27 85,649.54 148,589.83 17,510.90 70,200.94 95,244.36 290,957.76 44,533.66 18,289.06 136,673.01 29,399.16 95,740.50 57,572.48

2.756208 2.023481 3.510453 0.413697 1.658506 2.250160 6.873912 1.052113 0.432081 3.228916 0.694559 2.261881 1.360157

TOTAL

1.207,025.47

28.516

COUNTY TOTAL

2,054,804.24

GRAND TOTAL

4,232,782.45

TOWNSHIPS BATAVIA FRANKLIN GOSHEN JACKSON MIAMI MONROE OHIO PIERCE STONELICK TATE UNION WASHINGTON WAYNE WILLIAMSBURG TOTAL

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority, Clermont County Ohio is seeking proposals from qualified attorneys to handle legal activities of the agency. Legal services required by the Authority would include public housing evictions, tenant grievance hearings and contract agreements. The Authority is a federally funded, non-profit organization that offers subsidized rental assistance to low income families and individuals. Currently the Authority operates 219 Public Housing units and 891 Section 8 units. Requests for Proposals are available by contacting Sarah Kincaid, Executive Director at (513) 732-6010. Proposals are due by 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 25,2009. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Housing Opportunity 1001501010

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AMELIA BATAVIA BETHEL CHILO FELICITY LOVELAND MILFORD MOSCOW NEVILLE NEW RICHMOND NEWTONSVILLE OWENSVILLE WILLIAMSBURG

PUBLIC NOTICE The following Storage units from Stronghold of Eastgate will be sold at public auction by Don Bates Auctioneers, at 758 old State Route 74, Cincinnati Ohio 45245 on September 29th, 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 081, Terry Schneider, 4418 Arrowhead, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808. 500285

Linda L. Fraley Secretary, Clermont County Budget Commission

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS VILLAGE OF NEW RICHMOND LIGHT ASHBURN BUILDING 102 WILLOW ST. NEW RICHMOND, OHIO 45157 Sealed BIDS will be received by the Village of New Richmond for the Sanitary Sewer Lining Project - Phase I. All workmanship and materials are to be in accordance with the Contract Documents, which may be examined at the following locations: Environmental Engineering Service 3575 Columbia Rd Lebanon, Ohio 45036 (513) 934-1512

Village of New Richmond Light Ashburn Building 102 Willow St. New Richmond, Ohio 45157

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Separate sealed BIDS will be received for the Sanitary Sewer Lining Project - Phase I; At the Light Ashburn Building, Village of New Richmond, 102 Willow St., New Richmond, Ohio 45157 until 12:00 PM (Local Time) on the 29th day of September 2009 at which time all BIDS will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidders shall accompany their BIDS with a Bid Guaranty in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the maximum amount bid or a Certified Check or Cashier’s Check for 10% of the bid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the bid date and in accordance with ORC 153.54. Each Proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experience on projects of similar size and complexity. The owner intends and requires that this project be completed no later than November 15, 2010. All contractors a nd subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable use Ohio Products, materials, services and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor’s Executive Order of 1972, and Governor’s Executive Order 84-9 shall be required. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements on Clermont County, Ohio as determined by the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations and/or the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act as determined by the Secretary of Labor (ORC 4115.04). “DOMESTIC STEEL USE REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 153.001 OF THE REVISED CODE APPLY TO THIS PROJECT. COPIES OF SECTION 153.001 OF THE REVISED CODE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY OF THE OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.” (SEC. 153.011 (E).) The Village of New Richmond reserves the right to reject any and all bids, delete any portion or portions thereof or to waive any irregularities in the bidding. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from the office of Environmental Engineering Service, 3575 Columbia Rd., Lebanon, Ohio 45036. A non-refundable fee of $50.00 for each set of Plans and Specifications is required. All checks shall be made payable to ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICE. Project construction for these contracts shall be completed within 210 days after the date to be specified in the Notice To Proceed. Said contract will be let to the lowest and the best bidder. BY ORDER OF THE VILLAGE OF NEW RICHMOND

Paula Anderson

Paula Anderson, 78, of Milford died Sept. 6. Survived by husband, John W. Anderson; sons, David John (Karen) Anderson and Mark William Anderson; step-son, Timothy (Cindy) Anderson; brother-in-law, Lowell (Mary Jane) Anderson; niece, Kelly (Tim) Samolitis; and nephew, Paul (Nancy) Anderson. Services are at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Loveland Presbyterian Church. Memorials to: Loveland Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund, 360 Robin Ave., Loveland, OH 45140.

Dennis Edward Dixon

Dennis Edward Dixon, 51, of Mount Orab died Sept. 5. Survived by wife, Teri (nee Henderson) Dixon; son, Adam Dixon; daughters, Angie Boshears and Mandy Davidson; mother, Janet Dixon; brother, Robert Dixon; sister, Nikki Dixon; and grandchildren, Madison Boshears and Lydia Davidson. Preceded in death by father, Bob Dixon. Services were Sept. 10 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia. Memorials to: Celiac Disease Foundation, 13251 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1, Studio City, CA 91604.

Lidalee Garrison

Lidalee (nee Irwin) Garrison, 87, of Milford died Sept. 5. Survived by children, Vivian G. (Neil) Krueger of Terrace Park, Larry R. (Jill) Garrison and Barbara L. (Thomas) Fox both of Anderson Township; grandchildren, Randall (Tonya) Krueger, Susan (Terrence) Kelley, Jeffrey Krueger and Christopher Fox; greatgrandchild, Carson J. Krueger; and sister, Wilma J. (Merrill) Knoop. Preceded in death by three sisters, Margaret Jean Ries, Martha L. Garrison Scott and Carolyn J. Irwin; maternal grandparents, Lee R. Randall and Lida Cox of Mason; husband, Eldred J. (Gary) Garrison, and parents, William H. Irwin, Jr. and Brenda Lee (nee Randall) Irwin. Services were Sept. 9 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Memorials to: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 100 Miami Ave., Terrace Park, OH 45176.

Patricia Mae Golden

Patricia “Pat” Mae Golden, 72, of Goshen Township died Sept. 4.

Survived by husband, Lawrence E. Golden Jr.; son, Edward (Kayla) Golden; daughter, Denise (Roy) Carl; brother, Ben Alexander; sisters, Peggy Golden Gregory and Jerry Abbott; grandchildren, Vanessa Golden, Derek, Kara and Kourtney Clinton; and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Joe and Verda (nee Smith) Alexander. Services were Sept. 9 at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, Goshen. Memorials to: Kathryn Marr Scholarship Fund, c/o Goshen Alumni Association, 6707 Goshen Road, Goshen, OH 45122.

Center, Activities Fund, 8211 Weller Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242-3299.

Anna R. Hentz

Anna R. Hentz, 65, of Mount Orab and formerly of Amelia died Sept. 2. Survived by husband, Paul A. Hentz; son, Paul Anthony Hentz; daughter, Tina Marie Cox; brothers, Frank Foster, Kenneth Foster, Jesse Foster and Rick Foster; sisters, Katie Carter, Betty Salmon, Mary Radford and Sue Hood; grandchildren, Josh Ubel, Brandon Hentz, Barbara Hentz, Tyler Parker, Alex Robbers, Nicholas Reardon and Rochelle Reardon; and four greatgrandchildren, Trevor, Shelby, Lindsey and Eva. Preceded in death by daughter, Melissa Ann Hentz. Services were Sept. 4 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia.

Rebekah Anne Gorsuch Richard Benjamin Hess Rebekah “Bec” Anne Gorsuch,

23, of Johnstown, Ohio, and formerly of Bethel died Sept. 6. She was employed by SST Bearings, Loveland. She played softball on many different teams at Expressway Park, Milford. Survived by mother, Ileda (nee Meade) Gorsuch; brothers and sisters, Robert Lee (Rachell Erin) Gorsuch, Julie Marie (Amery) Brenly, Timothy Steven, James Samuel, Abigail, Lindsey Gorsuch, Chris (Amy) Preston and Joy Preston; special friends, Laura Conover and Noah Reynaldo; maternal grandmother, Virgie Meade; maternal grandfather, Lee Roy (Sylvia) Meade; paternal grandmother, Ann Gorsuch; nieces and nephews, Nevaeh JoRae, Arron Lee Gorsuch, Alexis, Aldon, Allyssa, and Aleyah Brenly, Madison, Carter, and Jayvohn Preston; also survived be a large extended family. Preceded in death by father, Steven Lee Gorsuch; brother, William Jonathan Gorsuch; and paternal grandfather, Robert Hill Gorsuch. Services were Sept. 12 at the Genoa Baptist Church, Westerville, Ohio.

Nancy Marie Harmon

Nancy Marie Harmon, 94, of Montgomery died Sept. 5. Survived by daughter, Amanda M. (Dillard) Campbell of Goshen; grandson, Michael (Kelly) Campbell; nephew, Albert Logue; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, John Lawrence Harmon Jr.; siblings, Marshall, Clarence, Jimmy, Edward, William, Tommie and Lillie Mae Logue. Services were Sept. 9 at Pine Knot Cemetery, Pine Knot, Ky. Memorials to: Meadowbrook Care

Richard Benjamin Hess, 83, of Milford died Sept. 2. Survived by wife, Norma Lee (nee Perkins) Hess; children, Richard (Jenanne) Hess of New Richmond, Susan (Jim) Murphy of Blue Ash and David (Deanna) Hess of Bethel; grandchildren, Jessica Feliwoka, Jay Hess, Brian and Lisa Murphy, and Tristan and Tyler Hess. Services were Sept. 9 at Graceland Memorial Gardens. Memorials to: American Legion Post 450, 450 Victor Stier Drive, Milford, OH 45150.

Jane Ann Matthews

Jane Ann (nee Barrow) Matthews, 73, of Milford died Aug. 29. She retired from Sycamore Community Schools. Survived by husband, Kenneth David Matthews; step-children, Elaine C. (Michael) Marsh of Loveland; grandchildren, Ben, Jacob and Nick Marsh; and siblings, Joy Liebrook of Cincinnati and Kenny Barrows. No services. Memorials to: Sycamore Community Schools S.T.R.I.V.E., c/o E.H. Greene Intermediate, 5200 Aldine Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

Donna Marie Mersch

Donna Marie Mersch, 66, of Milford died Sept. 7. Survived by mother, Anna Sipe Poe; step-father, Delmar Poe; and numerous cousins. Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at St. Andrew Church, Milford. Memorials to: Grand Golden Retriever Foster Care Fund.

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LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF NEW RICHMOND LIGHT ASHBURN BUILDING 102 WILLOW ST. NEW RICHMOND, OHIO 45157 Sealed BIDS will be received by the Village of New Richmond for the Clariﬁer Rehabilitation Project.

These Ordinances and Resolutions may be viewed in the Clerk’s Office, 102 Willow Street, New Richmond, Ohio during regular business hours. Donna Hammons, Clerk of Council

All workmanship and materials are to be in accordance with the Contract Documents, which may be examined at the following locations:

RESOLUTION 2009-20 AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO SUBMIT A STATE ISSUE TWO, OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION (OPWC) GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE WATER PLANT HIGH SERVICE PUMP REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND COMMITTING A LOCAL FUNDING MATCH AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Adopted: August 11, 2009

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Environmental Engineering Service 3575 Columbia Rd Lebanon, Ohio 45036 (513) 934-1512

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Separate sealed BIDS will be received for the Clarifier Rehabilitation Project; At the Light Ashburn Building, Village of New Richmond, 102 Willow St., New Richmond, Ohio 45157 until 12:00 PM (Local Time) on the 29th day of September 2009 at which time all BIDS will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidders shall accompany their BIDS with a Bid Guaranty in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the maximum amount bid or a Certified Check or Cashier’s Check for 10% of the bid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the bid date and in accordance with ORC 153.54. Each Proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experience on projects of similar size and complexity. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable use Ohio Products, materials, services and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor’s Executive Order of 1972, and Governor’s Executive Order 84-9 shall be required. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements on Clermont County, Ohio as determined by the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations and/or the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act as determined by the Secretary of Labor (ORC 41 15.04). “DOMESTIC STEEL USE REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 153.001 OF THE REVISED CODE APPLY TO THIS PROJECT. COPIES OF SECTION 153.001 OF THE REVISED CODE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY OF THE OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.” (SEC. 153.011 (E).) The Village of New Richmond reserves the right to reject any and all bids, delete any portion or portions thereof or to waive any irregularities in the bidding. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from the office of Environmental Engineering Service, 3575 Columbia Rd., Lebanon, Ohio 45036. A non-refundable fee of $50.00 for each set of Plans and Specifications is required. All checks shall be made payable to ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICE. Project construction for these contracts shall be completed within 210 days after the date to be specified in the Notice To Proceed. Said contract will be let to the lowest and the best bidder. BY ORDER OF THE VILLAGE OF NEW RICHMOND

ORDINANCE 2009-40 AMENDING THE APPROPRIATIONS: GENERAL FUND - $251,978; WATER FUND - $135,400; DETENTION POND $7,000; SEWER CLARIFIER - $76,500; SEWER COLLECTION REHAB $322,350; WILLOW STREET PARK $173,250; AUGUSTA STREET BOAT DOCK PHASE II - $113,984; POLICE CRUISER - $38,000 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Adopted: August 25, 2009 ORDINANCE 2009-41 ENTERING INTO A DEPOSITORY AGREEMENT WITH RIVER HILLS BANK AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Adopted: August 25, 2009 RESOLUTION 2009-21 CREATING FUNDS: SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM REHAB; WILLOW STREET PARK; AUGUSTA STREET BOAT DOCK IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II; POLICE CRUISER AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Adopted: August 25, 2009 1001501403

Community IN THE SERVICE Combs

Marine Corps Pvt. Ryan J. Combs, son of Carrie A. Buskirk of Milford, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally.

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Air Force Airman Adam B. Purtee graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Purtee graduated in 2002 from Milford High School and received a bachelor’s degree in 2008 from the University of Cincinnati. He is the son of Jeffrey Purtee of Colerain Township.

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Garnett Jean Sandusky

Garnett Jean Sandusky, 75, of Anderson Township died Sept. 5. Survived by daughters, Vicki (Steve) Fleming and Donna Sandusky; son, Bryan (Belinda) Sandusky of Milford; grandchildren, Jennifer Schmand, Sarah Kuhnell, Emily Fleming, Heather Sandusky, Amber Richardson and Ricky Beavers; great-grandchildren, Robbie Schmand, Caleb and Emalyn Kuhnell; and sister, Joyce Scarborough. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Sandusky. Services were Sept. 10 at Evans Funeral Home, Milford.

Jerry Timothy Strunk

Jerry Timothy Strunk, 52, of Goshen died Sept. 5. Survived by brother, Michael Strunk; sister, Connie Strunk Malone; aunt, Wilma Boggs; fianceé, Holly Reifenberger; fianceé’s sons, Vincent and Jonathan; and nieces and nephews, Michael D. Strunk, Malenda Strunk and Tyler Walker.

For the third consecutive year Mercy Health Partners has been named one of the “100 Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems” in the nation. Ratings recently released by the American Hospital Association through its Hospitals and Health Networks magazine show Mercy is again being recognized as a national leader in effectively applying information technology. The Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking study

measures the use of information technology at 1,314 hospitals nationwide. The survey reviewed how hospitals use new technology to address five key areas: Safety and quality, customer service, business processes, workforce and public health. At Mercy Hospital Anderson and Mercy Hospital Clermont, advancements in technology are helping patients every day. The hospitals both provide digital mammography, which is

Preceded in death by father, Clyde Monroe Strunk; and mother, Laura Marie (Bond) Strunk. Services were Sept. 10 at Tufts Schildmeyer Strunk Family Funeral Home, Goshen. Memorials to: Jerry Strunk Memorial Fund, c/o any US Bank location.

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Lisa Michelle Visconte, 34, of Tampa, Fla., and formerly of Miami Township died Sept. 7. Survived by parents, Don and Diane Thiele Visconte; brother, Barry (Susan) Visconte; nephew, Luke Visconte; grandparents, Irvin B. and Dorothy Thiele of Dayton, Ohio, and Justine Visconte of Rochester, N.Y.; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. The family has requested private services. Memorials to: First Step Home, 2203 Fulton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45206.

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Air Force Airman Christian R. Hubbard graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Hubbard is a 2007 graduate of Goshen High School. He is the son of Dana Hopkins of Loveland.

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its own food service for guests, so they can spend their entire visit immersed in solitude if they wish, surrounded by tall trees, huge rocks, the castle‘s own hiking trails and plenty of peace and quiet. Or guests can drive the few miles to outside attractions & other dramatic scenery in the Hocking Hills. Ravenwood offers popular “murder mystery” weekends and also plans “medieval dinners”, getaway workshops, and other special events. Facilities are also perfect for small weddings and other festive occasions. The building has no steps into the 1st floor level - a “drawbridge” leads from the driveway to the massive front door and the first floor guest rms. Nearby are caves, waterfalls, lots of hiking trails, a scenic railway, arts & crafts studios & shop, antique malls and much more. There are often midweek discounts and a special “Royal Family” Adventure Package in the summer.

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NEW YORK 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

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• What happens if you lose your heat in the middle

Can they provide you a written price guarantee?

of the night? Can you get a hold of someone after hours? And, if you do, will a qualified professional come out and take care of your emergency immediately, before pipes freeze or other damage occurs?

• Are there hidden costs in setting the tank? Set fee? Regulator charges?

• Do they employ people from your community, or are they brought in like roof repair people after a hailstorm?

• Can this company guarantee fuel supply during the

• Are they involved in your community?

coldest days and during product shortages?

Auxier proudly supports our community: American Breast Cancer Foundation Boys and Girls Club of Clermont County Boy Scouts of America

Clermont Senior Services Provide College Scholarships Rotary Club of Batavia

Don’t Forget

Auxier’s Homecoming Celebration

September 26th from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Auxier Headquarters

• Free Food, Antique Car Cruize-In, Games • Kids can enter the Kids Coloring Contest for a chance to win a Graeter’s gift card.

• Register to win a propane grill, valued at $500! We thank you for continuing to choose Auxier. We appreciate your business!

Auxier Gas Headquarters 2698 Old State Route 32, Batavia, OH 45103 513.724.7700 www.auxiergas.com

Shriner’s Hospital University of Cincinnati YWCA

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