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Local veterans receive overdue medals Ceremony held at Veterans’ Service Commission office Sun staff
Five Clermont County veterans felt like celebrities Oct. 12 when they attended a ceremony at the Clermont County Veterans’ Service Commission to receive their medals years after serving the country. Ralph Woodruff of Eastgate, Glenn Talley of New Richmond, Elmer Tucker of Amelia, Fred Knopf of Milford and Pauline Craig, representing her late husband Charles Craig Jr., of Amelia, received their medals and were honored by a room full of people for their service. Pauline Craig’s late husband Charles served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He earned a slew of medals during his service including the Bronze Star Medal with valor device, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge and more. “It’s a very big honor,” Pauline Craig said about receiving her late husband’s medals. Craig fought back tears during most of the ceremony, and
for many of the other veterans, it was emotional as well, not only receiving their medals but also remembering why they served. “I didn’t do what I did for medals,” Ralph Woodruff of the U.S. Navy said at the ceremony. “I did it for our country.” Woodruff fought during World War II, and earned the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. He said he loves the medals, though, now that he is able to hold them in his hands. Glenn Talley of the U.S. Army served in Korea and received the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the Combat Infantry Badge and more. “It feels wonderful,” Talley said about receiving his medals. Fred Knopf, who served during the Korean War for both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy, agreed. “I feel fantastic,” Knopf said. “Like I have finally been
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Clermont County veterans receive medals at a ceremony Oct. 12. From left are Ralph Woodruff, Fred Knopf, Glenn Talley, Pauline Craig, widow of Charles Craig Jr., and Elmer Tucker.
recognized for what I did over 60 years ago.” Knopf was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Service
Medal. He said he served as a medic when he was Korea and remembers being shot at. “I think I saved a few lives,” Knopf said. “I did the best I
Batavia native Ryan Iker completes Appalachian Trail CNE grad hiked 2,181 mile trail
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Ryan Iker returned to his dad’s home in Batavia with only the essentials after completing the Appalachian Trail. He is pictured with his tent, backpack, trekking poles, final pair of boots and a rock from the top of Mount Katahdin.
And even though the trails were physically tough and constantly difficult to navigate, Iker said it was not the physical part that was the
most challenging, it was the mental strength it took to keep going. “Just because you’re having a low day, it doesn’t mean you
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Clermont County will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day again this year, in an effort to help residents correctly dispose of medications and prevent prescription drug abuse. “It was done last year and it was very successful,” Heidi Nykolayko, director of the Coalition for a Drug-Free Clermont County. “This is an opportunity for people to get rid of unused and unwanted prescription drugs.” Nykolayko said prescription drug abuse is a huge problem in the county, and many people will do anything they can to get ahold of commonly abused medications. “Forty-nine Clermont County residents lost their lives due to prescription drug overdoses in 2010,” Nykolayko said. “The number is going to increase this year,
we’re afraid.” Nykolayko said prescription drug abuse affects all socioeconomic groups and people of all ages. She said it is important to dispose of prescription drugs to eliminate the temptation. “It’s hard to determine who is going through your medicine cabinet,” Nykolayko said. “Kids who may experiment, people coming into the home to do work, if you’re not using the medications you should dispose of them.” Nykolayko said in addition to ensuring prescription medications don’t fall into the wrong hands, National Prescription Drug Take Back will help residents dispose of their unused or expired medications properly. “It’s a huge environmental issue,” she said. “It’s not good to put them into our water system, it’s not safe to throw them in the garbage.” Nykolayko said the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office, along with police departments and fire stations throughout the county, is helpSee Drugs, Page 4
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BY KRISTIN BEDNARSKI Batavia native Ryan Iker has changed in many ways since April 9. He has gotten stronger physically and mentally, spent hours with strangers who have become life-long friends and has completed a task many can only dream of accomplishing. On Oct. 1, Iker reached the top of Mount Katahdin in Maine, the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. He hiked 2,181 miles in 175 days to complete the six-month adventure. “It was way more difficult than I thought,” Iker said about the challenge. Iker trekked through 14 states and went through seven pairs of shoes. He averaged 15 to 20 miles a day, and hiked more than 40 miles in one day.
could and I am proud to serve my country.” Elmer Tucker, who served in both Korea and World War II in the U.S. Navy, also said
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Bookworm Sez ‘The Goat Woman of Largo Bay’ is an easy-going mystery You were so sorry. Of all the things you regret, this one is right at the top. The bad haircut, that horrible outfit you loved at the time, things lost or lent and never found – those are all unimportant. No, you’re most remorseful for the thing you didn’t do. You missed saying words that would have meant so much to someone. Regrets? You’ve lived through them, but in the new novel “The Goat Woman of Largo Bay” by Gillian Royes, the sorrowful omission of one woman sets off a chain of events that changes an entire island. Jamaica, says Miss Mac, is 150 miles long and fifty miles wide. Weather on the island is warm and there are two seasons: dry and wet. It was the latter that nearly destroyed Eric Keller, an American who’d once owned a luxury hotel on a Largo peninsula. That was before
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At 2 p.m. Sunday Nov. 6 the Williamsburg Veteran’s Walkway will be dedicated. The walkway, recently completed by local volunteers, will have 250 bricks engraved with veteran’s names honoring and memorializing their service to their country. The walkway is located near the Williamsburg Garden Club Memorial Garden at the corner of 5th and Spring Streets. For more information or to order a brick for the walkway, call Roy Abrams at (513) 724-2720. Visit
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Continued from page 1 This is what he kept in the back of his mind on the trail. And while he said quitting entered his mind a couple of times, whether it was a hot day or a sprained ankle, he always shook off the idea quickly. Iker was able to really experience nature hiking through changing scenery, seasons and temperatures, and he said the hike allowed him to appreciate the simple things. “It was just a new perspective on what is important to you,” Iker said. He saw deer, bears, snakes, moose and much more on the trail and said the most memorable animals were a bald eagle and all of the crazy chipmunks. “Animals did way more amazing stuff than people did,” Iker said. Being outside for six months, and having nothing to
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Ryan Iker stands beside the sign on the top of Mount Katahdin in Maine. Mount Katahdin is the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail and it marked the end of Ryan’s hike.
him, Iker said he noticed many indescribable things on trail, including the beauty of the trail in New Hampshire and Maine. “There is something to be said for a big green forrest,” Iker said. “Even after 100 miles of the same thing.” And while Iker said he enjoyed the scenery and time spent hiking by himself, his journey would not have been the same if he hadn’t met several friends with whom he shared much of the experience. Kipper, Chimp, Kwai, Caboose and Blue Foot were the hikers Iker spent the most time with. He said their names are trail names, which is what everyone uses to address each other on the trail. Iker’s trail name was Spork, acquired because of the spoon-fork utensil he often carried behind his ear. Iker was also known for his beard, which grew to extraordinary lengths during the six
numerous compliments. “We all had the same mentality,” Iker said about group he hiked with. He said while some hikers would skip sections of the trail to get ahead, his group wanted to cover every inch. They would generally walk at their own pace and meet up at camp. “It was so much fun to hike by myself, but I was so happy to see my people again,” Iker said. He said camp was when they all got to socialize and have a good meal, and after expending energy all day long, they were often famished. Iker ate healthy foods most of the time, but said eventually his go-to food became honey buns, something he’d never eat at home but managed to get his whole group hooked on. Iker said another good thing about his group was the support they gave each other.
They would share supplies and could always cheer each other up. “I laughed more in that six months than I ever have,” Iker said. He said people who lived or worked along the trail were supportive too, for the most part, and some even shared their homes with the “bearded, scraggly looking hikers.” Although he wasn’t there, Iker said his dad, Chuck Iker, was part of the reason he finished the trail. Chuck sent Ryan packages with equipment, talked to him as often as he could and created a blog where he detailed Ryan’s progress on the trail up until his climb to the top of Katahdin. “It was the saddest and happiest day,” Ryan said about the climb to finish the trail. “We got up at 5 a.m., and got above treeline by sunrise.” He said by the time his group got up to the peak, they could hardly see anything in the clouds. What did come into view was the sign marking the northern terminus of the trail. It was the final directional marker and the end of their journey. “We were all in this weird little world,” Ryan said. “Nobody said much. Our direction was gone. We didn’t have to walk north anymore.” He said the feeling was definitely bitter-sweet. An accomplishment, but an end to the adventure. Looking back, Ryan said the trail has transformed him into a life-long hiker and he will never forget the friends he made or the simplicity of life on the trial. “You realize what is important to you,” Ryan said. “For me, I need a backpack, good people around me and somewhere to put my tent up.”
Continued from page 1 the Navy Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the WWII Victory Medal and more. “It’s a great honor to have served and receive these,” he said. Reuniting veterans with their medals is just one thing the Clermont County Veterans’ Service Commission does. The organization works with veterans in a variety of areas to ensure they get the benefits and help they need once they have served the country. More information about the Veterans’ Service Commission can be found at www.clermontcountyveterans.com.
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Drugs Continued from page 1 ing collect and dispose of the drugs, which will be incinerated to prevent environmental contamination. Prescription drug disposal sites include the Amelia Police Department, New Richmond Fire Station, Batavia Township Central Joint Fire Station, Pierce Township Police Department, Bethel Fire Station, Target in Milford, the Felicity Police Department, Union Township Civic Center and Goshen Police Department. Residents can take their medications to any of the locations between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 29. E-mail your news items to clermontsun@fuse.net
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30 foster kids – some for up to two years. The Strimples have inspired many other couples at the church in Bethel to become foster parents or to adopt children. Others have been certified as baby sitters for foster
children. Denise and Mark Strimple, who live in Tate Township in Clermont County, traveled to Washington to meet with Rep. Schmidt and officially receive the award on behalf of the congregation.
23rd Annual River Sweep poster contest to be held Students in primary and secondary schools (public and private, K-12) are invited to design a poster for the 23rd annual River Sweep 2012. Fifteen prizes will be awarded. The grand prize is a $500 U.S. Savings Bond, and the school representing the grand prize winner will also receive an award. A $500 U.S. Savings Bond will be presented to the student with the winning design for the official River Sweep T-shirt. Thirteen $50 U.S. Savings Bonds will be awarded to one winner at each grade level. The poster contest is open to students living in or attending schools in counties bordering the Ohio River, or counties participating in the River Sweep. This includes all counties along the Ohio River in Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania.
The 23rd annual River Sweep will be held Saturday, June 16, 2012. River Sweep is a one-day cleanup project for the Ohio River and its tributaries. The Sweep covers nearly 3,000 miles of shoreline from Pittsburgh, Penn., to Cairo, Ill., and averages more than 20,000 volunteers a year. Trash collected during the Sweep has included cars, tires, furniture, toys, a piano, and a variety of other items. All trash collected is either recycled or placed in approved landfills. River Sweep is held to create an awareness of water quality problems caused by litter and illegal dumping. The poster contest, held in conjunction with River Sweep, is one way to spread the word about litter prevention. Posters submitted for the contest should reflect this goal and focus on encouraging vol-
unteer participation. DEADLINE for the River Sweep Poster Contest is Dec. 14, 2011. River Sweep is sponsored by the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission. ORSANCO is the water pollution control agency for the Ohio River and its tributaries. Other agencies participating in the River Sweep include Illinois EPA, Kentucky Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet, and West Virginia Make It Shine Program. Voluntary contributions from industries provide major funding for the Sweep. For more information about the River Sweep Poster Contest, or for complete contest rules and regulations, contact Jeanne Ison at 1-800-3593977, or visit the Commission’s website at www.orsanco.org.
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When buying a license, customers are also required by law to give their full name, date of birth, gender, declaration of residency, mailing address, height, weight, hair and eye color. For questions or clarification contact the Division of Wildlife at 1-800-WILDLIFE (945-3543) or visit our website at www.wildohio.com. The ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
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All Creatures Offers Tips to Keep Pets Safe from Halloween Tricks and Treats All Creatures wants to remind people with companion animals that Halloween can be a really frightening holiday for pets. While adults and children alike enjoy the costumes and candy, these things can actually distress or endanger a companion animal. Dogs and cats rely on daily routine. When that routine is disrupted by lots of noise and commotion, like trick-or-treaters ringing the doorbell or lots of strangers in unusual clothes in their house, pets can become frightened or agitated. It’s best to keep pets at a safe distance from the festivities. To help people keep their pets safe at Halloween, All Creatures recommends taking these precautions: • Keep pets safely inside, away from trick-or-treaters and other Halloween activities. This will ensure that pets won’t become frightened or feel threatened at the sight of noisy costumed children. Cats, especially black ones, may be the target of pranksters. In addition, frequently opened doors provide a perfect opportunity for escape, which can go unnoticed during all of the commotion. Be sure all pets are wearing collars with ID tags in case of accidental escape. • Keep candy out of your pet’s reach. Candy can be harmful to pets and chocolate is toxic to cats, dogs, and ferrets. • Keep pets away from decorations. Flames in jack-o-lanterns and candles can quickly singe, burn or set fire to a pet’s fur. Pets can become tangled in hanging decorations like streamers and can choke on some decorations if they chew on them. • If your pet does not like it. Resist the urge to put your furry friend in costume. Most pets dislike the confinement of costumes and masks, and flowing capes can cause injuries if pets get caught on something. • Don’t bring the family dog along for trick-or-treating. Dogs may become difficult to handle during the noise and confusion of the festivities. A lost dog or dog bite will quickly end your Halloween fun.
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Fishing licenses may now be purchased over the phone Anglers can now purchase One-day and Three-day fishing licenses over the telephone thanks to the newly implemented license system by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Customers have two telephone options to purchase a “last-minute” fishing license using a credit card: Calling 1-866-703-1928 between 5 a.m. and midnight to reach a live operator who will walk the customer through the transaction; a $5.50 convenience fee is included with this option. Calling 1-855-765-3474 any time for an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system. Callers should be sure and have their nine-digit customer identification number, which can be obtained at no cost from the Wild Ohio Customer Center at www.wildohio.com. The IVR option includes a $3.25 convenience fee. In both cases, the customer is issued a 10-digit license number then instructed to carry it along with a picture ID as proof that the angler is properly licensed. A printed copy of the license is not included. Convenience fees in either option can be avoided by purchasing licenses early at license agent outlets or over the Internet at www.wildohio.com. Customers should note $10 of the One-Day Fishing License can be exchanged for credit toward the purchase of an Annual Fishing License at any time within the license year. Also new this year, anglers have the option of buying in advance an $11 “Lake Erie Charter 1-Day Fishing License” allowing them to wait and validate the license at the dock the day of the trip. Waiting to sign and date the license allows for its future use in case the original fishing
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U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt met recently with Denise Strimple to recognize her and Bethel United Methodist Church as the Greater Cincinnati recipients of this year’s Angels in Adoption Award, which is presented by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. “The efforts of Denise Strimple and other members of Bethel United Methodist Church have made an enormous difference in the lives of children who need loving homes,” said Schmidt, who represents Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. “It is a privilege to recognize their good works.” Through the Angels in Adoption program, members of the House and Senate select people based on their generosity and willingness to help the children of those unable to fulfill their roles as parents. Adoption and foster care became major parts of the 151-year-old church’s ministry after Denise and her husband, Mark Strimple, volunteered to become foster parents 23 years ago. Since then, they have cared for more than
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increasing membership in various Affinity Group societies – Tocqueville, Women’s Leadership Council, Women Investing in the Next Generation (WINGs), Emerging Leaders, and the Herbert R. Brown Society. Greenlee wants area residents to know how United Way is advancing the common good in Clermont County by creating opportunities for a better life for all by focusing on education, income and health, the building blocks for a good quality of life: To learn more about United Way and the 2011 campaign, what it supports and how you can get involved, visit uwgc.org, like us on Facebook at or follow us on Twitter at @UnitedWayGC. The campaign ends October 28.
Experts help local families ‘senior safety proof’ their homes One out of three adults age 65 and older falls each year and nearly a third of them will live with discomfort from the fall for the rest of their lives. That’s why Senior Helpers, a leading inhome care provider serving our area, has highly trained caregivers who can help spot danger zones in seniors’ homes and help families make their homes safer. “Up to 30 percent of those who fall suffer injuries such as hip fractures or head traumas,” says Peter Ross, CEO and co-founder of Senior Helpers. “Those types of injuries not only make it hard for seniors to live independently, but those injuries can sometimes be fatal. Our caregivers are there to provide families with the comfort that someone is watching over their senior loved one and helping make sure they’re living in a safe environment.” Senior Helpers’ Caregivers Help Fall-Proof Home By: Safety Proofing the Home: • Remove boxes, newspapers and electrical cords from halls • Move coffee tables, magazine racks and plants stands from high-traffic areas • Help repair loose, wooden floor boards and carpeting right away • Store clothing, dishes, food, medication and all necessities within reach Adding Safety Devices: • Hand rails for both sides of the bed • Non-slip treads for wooden steps • Raised toilet seat or one
with arm rests • Grab bars for shower or tub • Sturdy plastic seat for shower or tub plus hand-held shower nozzle Checking Seniors’ Shoes: • Get rid of high heels, floppy slippers, shoes with slick soles • Have foot size measured each time seniors buy shoes – foot size changes and shoes that are too big can make you fall • Avoid extra-thick soles Lighting-Up Living Space: • Place night lights in bedroom, bathroom and hallways • Place lamp near side of bed • Consider switching traditional light switches for glow in the dark switches • Exercising Regularly – help seniors with activities that increase leg strength and improve balance in seniors, such as Tai Chi. Taking Seniors For Eye Check-ups – make sure seniors have their eyes checked by a doctor at least once a year and have their eyeglasses updated as needed. A good tip: consider getting a pair with single vision distance lenses for activities such as walking outside. Review Medications – have a doctor or pharmacist review medications/prescriptions to let them know what may cause side effects, such as dizziness or drowsiness. “When seniors fall, they usually develop a fear of falling, even if they’re not injured,” says Ross. “That fear can easily turn into a senior choosing to limit their
physical activity which in turn increases their risk of falling again. That’s where our caregivers come in; they help to prevent falls and help seniors cope with fall-related fears they may already have.” Did You Know? In 2008, 82 percent of fall deaths were among people 65 and older. In 2008, more than 19,700 older adults died from unintentional fall injuries. Fall-related fractures occur more than twice the rate for older women than for older men. More than 90 percent of hip fractures are caused by falls. And white women have significantly higher hip fracture rates than black women. Direct medical costs of falls equaled $28.2 billion last year alone. About Senior Helpers: Senior Helpers connects professional caregivers with seniors who wish to live at home as opposed to a nursing or assisted living facility. The company has 300 franchises in 39 states and one in Canada offering a wide range of personal and companion care services to assist seniors living independently with a strong focus on quality of life for the client and peace of mind for their families. Senior Helpers strives to be the leading companion and personal care provider that offers dependable, consistent and affordable home care. For more information, please visit www.seniorhelpers.com.
State of Ohio recognized National Teen Driver Safety Week Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15 to 20-year-olds in the United States. Ohio recognized National Teen Driver Safety Week Oct. 16-22 to educate both parents and teens alike about the important issue of teen driver safety. “Young people are America’s future,” said Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) Director Tom Charles. “ODPS has been working with partners around the state, including parents, law enforcement, other safety advocates and teens themselves to develop and promote safe teen driving behaviors and messages.” Data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National
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In addition to the "Bring One" charge to the community – to bring a new donor, a new Leadership Giver, a new employee campaign, an important element of the campaign is the matching gift program for new and increased gifts. The match pool includes the Vickie Buyniski Gluckman Leadership Giving Challenge Match for new or increased gifts from women giving $2,500 or more and The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation Tocqueville Challenge Match for new or increased gifts of $10,000 or more. Other contributors to the matching gifts pool include Bill Butler, GE Aviation, HCS Foundation, PNC Foundation, and The Procter & Gamble Company. Other strategies focus on
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that in 2009 more than 3,214 teens ages 15 to 19 died in vehicle crashes of all types. And 594 (18 percent) of those fatal crashes involved distracted driving. All told, 3,883 teen drivers ages 15 to 19 were involved in fatal crashes in 2009, and 15 percent were distracted at the time of the crash. The heartbreaking results of distracted driving are attributed to many causes— from texting and talking on a cell phone to eating or playing with a radio, CD player, or MP3 device. “Teenagers are constantly looking for respect, and want people to trust them,” said Colonel John Born, superintendent of the Ohio State
Highway Patrol. “So our message for teens is: You want people to trust you? Go the speed limit. Wear your safety belt. Keep your eyes on the road. Make the decision to be a safe driver.” For more information, visit http://www.ocjs.ohio.gov/, http://statepatrol.ohio.gov/ or http://www.distraction.gov/. The Ohio Department of Public Safety works to reduce deaths and injuries and improve the quality of life for Ohioans through the coordinated efforts of its Divisions, which include the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Division of Emergency Medical Services and the Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS). The Ohio State Highway Patrol enforces traffic laws and OCJS funds the efforts of OVI Task Forces and other grants for law enforcement to combat impaired and unsafe driving and increase seat belt use. OCJS also promotes educational programs, coalition-building efforts and campaigns for highway safety. Visit
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With United Way of Greater Cincinnati - Eastern Area (Brown and Clermont counties) heading into the second month of this year’s campaign, Eastern Area campaign chair Stewart M. Greenlee is asking companies and individuals to step up and support what United Way and its partners are working together to do, for example, substantially increase the number of children prepared to enter kindergarten ready to succeed. “Programs such as Ready Schools at Batavia, Clermont Northeast, Felicity-Franklin, William Bick, and Williamsburg elementaries are really critical for young children,” says Greenlee, CEO, CenterBank. “We need everyone’s support as we continue to face a challenging economy."
Clermont County Water Resources Department Sanitary Engineer Lyle Bloom, inside one of the new tunnels for the Shayler Run sewer replacement.
Shayler Run sewer project underway and under budget It is one of the largest capital projects ever in Clermont County and has set a record for tunneling. The $14.5 million Shayler Run sewer replacement project in Union Township is well underway and under budget. This project began with design work in 1998,” said Lyle Bloom, sanitary engineer with the Clermont County Water Resources. “The existing sewer line was installed in 1978; because of heavy rains and stream bed erosion, part of the sewer pipe is exposed in Shayler Run. The concrete pipe could fail, resulting in untreated sewage flowing into the stream. A new sewer line should be in place by May 2012.” Bloom said 1.8 miles of 42” sewer pipe will replace around three miles of existing 24” sewer pipe. The new fiberglass reinforced pipe will provide
superior resistance to the corrosive environment found in sanitary sewers. The sewer line runs along Shayler Run between Baldwin and Binning Roads and SR 32. “By utilizing a two-pass tunnel method and a 72” conventional tunnel boring machine to cut through the limestone and shale rock layers, we have been able to adjust the alignment of the original tunnel and eliminate three manholes,” he said. “This has resulted in a savings of over $800,000 for the county from the original project estimate.” The project has also included controlled blasting. “We worked with an independent blasting consultant and used a vibrations monitoring specialist to ensure homes near the project would not be impacted by the underground blasts,” said Bloom. “No major problems have been reported.” Additional blasting infor-
mation is available on the website www.wrd.clermontcountyohio.gov. Midwest Mole, the contractor for the project, has been working with homeowners in the area to reuse the crushed limestone and shale excavated from the tunnel to fill in low-lying areas around the project and to backfill around the shafts. “This has been an exciting, first of its kind project in the county,” said Bloom. “We have worked closely with the contractor to make the sewer replacement occur with a minimum inconvenience to citizens. When we convert to the new system next year, there will be no change for users. The new pipe will better preserve and protect our environment for many years to come.” To watch an interview about the project, visit the website http://www.clermontcountyohio.gov/video1 0142011water.aspx.
Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts need to be aware of a new pest Blacklegged tick populations found in two Ohio counties Two tick species of public health importance are becoming more common and expanding their range in Ohio – the blacklegged tick and the lone star tick, according to the Ohio Department of Health, Zoonotic Disease Program. Lone star ticks are common in southern Ohio where they can be found in shady areas along roads, meadows, and woods, and are active from May to the end of summer. These ticks can transmit a bacterial disease called ehrlichiosis. Blacklegged ticks were once considered rare in Ohio, but now account for about 5 percent of annual tick submissions, primarily from eastern Ohio counties. These ticks are known transmitters of Lyme disease and other, less common human diseases. Last year, researchers from The Ohio State University (OSU) confirmed an established population of blacklegged ticks in Coshocton County. Ashtabula County was just added to the list and other counties are likely to be included, according to OSU extension entomologist Dr. Glen Needham. Ticks and white-footed mice collected from Coshocton County were positive for the Lyme disease bacterium based on tests done by scientists at OSU College of Veterinary Medicine. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), reported cases of Lyme have been steadily rising across the country since national surveillance began in 1982. In 2010, there were more than 30,000 reported cases in the U.S. and more than 8,500 probable cases. An average of 53 Lyme disease cases are reported in Ohio each year, with about half of these acquired during travel outside the state. Adult blacklegged ticks are
actively looking for hosts, such as people, pets or deer, not only in the fall, but on warm winter days as well. This is very different behavior from the lone star ticks or the more common American dog ticks, which are not active from September through March. Unlike pets and humans, wild animals such as deer are not affected by the blacklegged tick and suffer no ill effects from Lyme disease. Additionally, Lyme disease cannot be transmitted by the consumption of venison. Hunters should keep in mind, however, that hunting and dressing deer may bring them into close contact with infected ticks. Everyone, especially hunters, should be aware of this new threat and take precautions to prevent tick attachment. Outer clothing should be sprayed with a permethrin-based repellent according to label directions the day before hunting and allowed to air dry. Pants should be tucked into socks or boots and shirts into pants to keep ticks on the outside of clothing. These ticks will be difficult to spot on camouflage clothing. All clothing should be carefully inspected for small, dark crawling ticks before entering vehicles and going indoors. Once inside, thoroughly check for small, attached ticks. Remove attached ticks as soon as they are discovered to reduce the risk of contracting tick-borne diseases. To safely remove ticks from yourself, hunting dogs, or deer, use tweezers or your fingers protected by paper towel or tissue. Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull straight out with steady, even pressure. Do not use petroleum jelly, fingernail polish, alcohol, cigarettes or matches to try to kill or stimulate the tick to move out because those methods do not work and may be dangerous.
The Ohio Department of Health’s web site has helpful information and images about tick identification and tick-borne diseases. To learn more visit www.odh.ohio.gov and search the A-Z index using the word “tick.” The CDC web site has further details on Lyme disease nationally at www.cdc.gov/lyme. If you believe the tick you found is a lone star or blacklegged tick, or if you are unable to indentify the tick, you may take the tick to your local health department or mail the tick to Ohio Tick Survey, Zoonotic Disease Program, 8995 East Main Street, Building 22, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. To have the tick identified, it should be saved in a hard container such as a pill bottle or film canister. Place a few blades of grass in the container with the tick. Containers should be mailed as soon as possible. If needed, the ticks may be safely refrigerated for several days until mailed. Be sure to include the following contact information: name, address and phone number; date tick was collected; Ohio county where it was collected, and indicate whether or not the tick was attached to a person or animal. The first sign of Lyme disease is usually an expanding large circular rash that appears from three to 30 days after attachment and lasts for days or weeks. This rash may be followed by fatigue, chills, fever, headache, muscle and joint aches, and swollen lymph nodes. Seek medical attention immediately if any combination of symptoms occurs, and mention the possibility of Lyme disease. Antibiotics are very effective when the disease is detected early. The ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
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The Immunization Advocacy Network of Ohio, a new statewide network of immunization providers and supporters that advocate for the value of vaccines for a healthy Ohio, stresses the importance of getting a flu shot this season, especially for children. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a leading member of IANO, recommends everyone six months or older receive an influenza vaccine. Special efforts should be made to immunize all family members, household contacts and out-of-home care providers of children who are younger than 5 years; children with high-risk conditions; health care personnel and all women who are pregnant, considering pregnancy or breastfeeding during the flu season. These groups are most vulnerable to influenza-related complications. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu is more dangerous than the common cold for children. Each year, seasonal flu places a large burden on the health and well-being of children and families.
• Children commonly need medical care because of influenza, especially before they turn 5 years old. • Each year, an average of 20,000 children younger than age of 5 are hospitalized because of influenza complications. • Flu seasons vary in severity with some children dying from flu each year. From 2003 to 2004 and 2010 to 2011, pediatric deaths reported to the CDC ranged from 46 to 153 per year. During the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, 345 deaths in children were reported to the CDC from April 26, 2009 to May 22, 2010. • Severe influenza complications are most common in children younger than 2 years old. • Children with chronic health problems like asthma and diabetes are at especially high risk of developing serious flu complications. A simplified dosing algorithm for administering the influenza vaccine to children depends on the child’s vaccine history and age at the time of the first administered dose: • Infants younger than 6 months are too young to be immunized.
• Children 9 years of age and older need only one dose of influenza vaccine. • Children six months until 8 years of age need only one dose of the 2011-2012 influenza vaccine if they received at least one dose in 2010. • Children 6 months until 8 years of age should receive two doses if they did not receive any vaccine the previous season. The second dose should be administered at least four weeks after the first. For more information about flu recommendations, visit www.healthychildren.org/flu. About Immunization Advocacy Network of Ohio The Immunization Advocacy Network of Ohio (IANO) advocates for the value of vaccines and educates about the critical role of immunization to maintain healthy communities, schools, workplaces and institutions of Ohio. IANO is a network of more than 20 medical professional associations, public health advocates and officials and business organizations, including the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Ohio Hospital Association and the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians. For more information about IANO, call (614) 224-0658.
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Birthday extravaganza planned for Ohio Statehouse The long-anticipated Ohio Statehouse 150th Birthday Celebration Open House and Capitol Artists Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. A public cake-cutting ceremony will take place at 12 noon in the Statehouse Rotunda. In conjunction with the year-long Sesquicentennial Celebration, the event will serve as the official birthday party of the Ohio Statehouse, as the great institution of American democracy celebrates its 150th birthday. The day’s activities will include: The Capitol Artists Fair; a cake-cutting ceremony; unveiling of the Ohio Civil War Governors portraits which will be on display for a period of time in the Rotunda; and tours throughout the day. The third annual Capitol Artists Fair will be a focal point of the day-long birthday party at the Ohio Statehouse. The events are free to attend and open the public! On Nov. 15, 1861, construction on the Ohio Statehouse was finally completed after 22 years of construction. Now, 150 years later, Ohioans will commemorate this historic birthday of their Statehouse and its worthy contributions to American democracy. Ohioans across the state are invited to exhibit their state pride by taking part in this birthday extravaganza. The Capitol Artists Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 15 throughout the ground level of the Ohio Statehouse. The fair will include both contemporary crafters and artisans from every corner of Ohio. Ohio artists will display their own original work in the beautiful Ohio Statehouse. The atmosphere will allow visitors to talk with the artists about their work, and in some cases even see the artists producing their art on-site. The Capitol Artists Fair is a one-stop shopping destination for central Ohio and Statehouse visitors. Glass, jewelry, pottery and paintings can all be found together in one convenient location. The fair is a perfect place for holiday shopping. Several vendors, featuring fine arts, handmade crafts and hand-decorated items, will exhibit their artwork so visitors can enjoy supporting Ohio artists while acquiring unique gifts for friends and family just in time for the holidays. In addition to arts and crafts, the Capitol Artists Fair will offer samplings of a variety of food and wine from Ohio Proud Food and the Ohio Grape Industry Committee. Ohio Proud food samples will be available all day, and the Ohio Grape Industry Committee wine tasting will take place from 4
- 5:30 p.m. Citizens, dignitaries and elected officials throughout the state of Ohio, are invited to participate in the 150th Ohio Statehouse Birthday Cake-Cutting Ceremony. The event will take place in the Rotunda at 12 p.m. Nov. 15. The event is free and open to the public. While serving as governor upon the completion of the building, Governor William Dennison (played by re-enactor Bob Davis) will preside over the special ceremony giving a glimpse of what life was like on this date in 1861. All those in attendance will be invited to pose for the official commemorative photo. This historic photo will be presented to the Ohio Historical Society to be preserved for generations to come. The photo will be available for free download from www.ohiostatehouse.org following the event. This is an opportunity to be part of history! During the ceremony, the Statehouse is proud to announce that it will unveil portraits of the three men who valiantly served Ohio as governor during the tumultuous years of the Civil War. Portraits of Governor William Dennison, Jr. (1860-1862); Governor David Tod (18621864) and Governor John Brough (1864-1865) will be on display in the Rotunda for the public to view. The portraits will remain on display in the Rotunda through Nov. 29. Also on tap for the birthday celebration, the Ohio General Assembly is expected to pass a concurrent resolution officially recognizing Nov. 15 as the 150th birthday of the Ohio Statehouse. The concurrent resolution will be presented to the people of Ohio in a very creative fashion. Individuals and groups participating in the ceremony include, Civil War musician, Steve Ball; Governor William Dennison re-enactor, Bob Davis; Mrs. Linda Cotter’s fourth grade students from St. Marys Elementary School; and the Licking County Jazz Band from Licking Valley High School. Visitors will be invited to sign a large birthday card, wishing the Ohio Statehouse many happy returns and enduring fame. The card will become part of the Statehouse archive collection. The card will be put back on display in 2061 during the Statehouse’s 200th anniversary. Earlier this year, the public was invited to send the Statehouse a birthday greeting. On Nov. 15, each birthday greeting received will be displayed for public view. Ohioans are invited to send the Statehouse a birthday greeting. Greetings should be
mailed by Nov. 8 to: Ohio Statehouse 150th Birthday Ohio Statehouse 1 Capitol Square Columbus, OH 43215 Digital greetings should be e-mailed by Nov. 10 to: 150@csrab.state.oh.us Birthday greetings can be as unique as Ohio’s 11.5 million residents. Birthday greetings can represent and capture the well-wisher’s organization or school. Greetings can be sent in any manageable size, format and/or medium. Creativity is highly encouraged. Each submitted birthday greeting will become part of the permanent collection of the Ohio Statehouse. Plans are in place to preserve each greeting and display them during the Statehouse’s 200th anniversary in the year 2061. Special Tours: As part of the Statehouse’s on-going desire to be as open and accessible to Ohio citizens as possible, tours of the Statehouse will be offered every half hour, beginning at 10.am. and concluding with the last tour going out at 3 p.m. Convenient and affordable parking is available in the Ohio Statehouse Underground Parking Garage. As a special birthday gift for visitors, a coupon for dollaroff parking will be available in the Statehouse Museum Shop with each purchase. For more information about this event, visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.
Ten years after graduating from North College Hill High School, Kimberlee Keeling made what she termed as the best decision of her life. The single mother enrolled at Chatfield College to start working on her social work degree in April 2008. “I made lifelong friends, gained connections and earned valuable networking,” said Keeling. “I had fun learning. At times it was hard and frustrating, but I got to learn things that I wouldn’t have been able to any other way. “ After completing her twoyear degree, Keeling is back at Chatfield taking a few more classes prior to enrolling at the University of Cincinnati’s Raymond Walters campus. She is fulfilling her foreign language and political science requirements before the start of the winter quarter. Keeling’s stay on the satellite campus will be shortlived as she plans on matriculating to the Clifton campus in the fall of 2012. It’s definitely a success story for the small Catholic school with campuses in Brown County and near Findlay Market. More importantly, it marks success for Keeling – who simply wanted more out of life for her and her daughter than her job at Wal-Mart could afford her. “It wasn’t going to get
much better,” said Keeling. “There is a lot of stuff that I want and that I want for my daughter.” Chatfield marked the fourth attempt at post graduate education for Keeling. After working on and off for nearly four years, and two attempts at cosmetology school, Keeling kept seeing advertisements for a proprietary colle ge, so she decided to give it a shot. Everything was going well and she was on track to graduate with her medical assistant license, and she was looking forward to her next step. She wanted to attend the School of Mortuary Science. However, there was a small problem. Due to the proprietary college’s lack of accreditation, none of her credits transferred and she would have to start from scratch. To make this worse, she would have been close to working on dead bodies in
the state of Kentucky. While Ohio requires four years of medical field training, Kentucky only required two. The setback sent her on a road of soul searching and eventually led Keeling to realize that social work, not medicine, was her calling. Her mother did work with the Working in Neighborhoods program in Cumminsville and one day she decided to tag along. She had the realization that she could help more people through social work than medicine. Keeling did her internship at Job & Family Services, which she termed as an eyeopening experience. “(After years of being on assistance) I got to see the other side of the desk,” she said. “I came to realize, with the women I encountered, that I was sheltered. Until you’re the worker with a client on the other side of the desk, you don’t understand.”
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packs Shaw Farms Generations of families head to Shaw Farms each year to shop for the perfect pumpkin, take a wagon ride, and explore the creative displays that are part of the fall magic that occurs each year at the Miami Township farm. For over 200 years, the Shaw family has owned the 165 acre parcel on SR 131. “This year we have a wonderful crop of pumpkins,” said Pam Shaw, picking up a pumpkin covered with what looks like warts. “This is one of our newer varieties, the grumpy bump pumpkin. We also have lots of other interesting ones that are white, green, and blue. We have Cinderella pumpkins and even cow pie pumpkins!” As Stephanie Schmitt and Scott Rook of Goshen sort through a mountain of orange pumpkins looking for the one they will take home, Shaw said her family enjoys the opportunity to welcome other families each year. “We don’t charge to park or visit our pumpkin displays. We don’t allow outside vendors. This is truly our family welcoming yours for a day of fun and imagination,” said Shaw. She works with other family members to create the elaborate displays
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With the conclusion of summer and fall in full swing it appears one of the most severe smog seasons to hit the Tri-State region has come to an end. The Ohio-KentuckyIndiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) would like to thank the residents of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for their efforts to help improve the
These 17 days of extreme heat did nothing to help smog levels in our area. When the forecast calls for high temperatures, clear skies, and little or no wind, much like the OKI region experienced this summer, smog can become a problem. This is why it is so important that residents understand the causes of poor air quality and do their share to reduce air pollution. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) established five levels of air quality which is referred to as the Air Quality Index (AQI). The AQI is tested twice a day between April 1st and October 31st. The first two levels, good (0-50) and moderate (51100), are considered relatively safe for all populations. But when the air quality index reaches 101-150, also considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, a smog alert is issued. This means the quality of the air is unhealthy especially for certain groups such as elderly, children and people
Sheriff’s office receives federal money The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Office of Criminal Justice Services has awarded $35,089.09 in federal traffic safety funding to the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office for federal fiscal year 2012. “These funds are essential in ensuring that we are doing everything we possibly can to keep our local community safe,” Sheriff Rodenberg said. “Based on crash data from State Routes 132, 133, 32, and I-275, and county roads, speed, impaired driving, restraint use is a priority for Clermont County and we are pleased to work with our partners at the state level to address this safety issue.” Crash data shows that 685 alcohol related crashes caused 428 injuries and 52 fatalities in our county, over the threeyear period of 2008, 2009 and 2010. To reduce these numbers, the sheriff’s office will be conducting high-visibility enforcement, working overtime hours, and holding educational and awareness events with the grant funds. The funds are passed through OCJS from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to support the efforts of safety partners statewide and focus on traffic safety priority areas such as restraint use, impaired driving, motorcycle safety, and youthful drivers. Competitive grant proposals are accepted and reviewed by OCJS, with funds awarded to projects that will have the greatest impact on reducing fatal crashes or significantly improving traffic safety systems.
Owl program to be held at Caesar Creek Join us for a night hike under moonlit skies in search of the Great-Horned Owl on Saturday, Nov. 5. We'll begin with a story, Owl Moon, which tells the tale of a father and daughter on a winter hike in search of the Great-Horned Owl. November is when GreatHorned Owls reestablish territory and prepare for nesting, which begins in the heart of winter. This is an adventure for the entire family. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight if you have one. This is a Friends of Caesar Creek program, so there will be a fee of $2 per person. The program runs from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Meet at the Caesar Creek Lake Visitor Center just 3 miles east of Waynesville. To pre-register or for more information call (513) 8971050.
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region’s air quality. The Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services (HCDOES) issued 24 smog alerts in 2011. The smog alerts included the Kentucky counties of Boone, Campbell, and Kenton, and Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren counties in Ohio. This summer, Cincinnati experienced 17 straight days of at least 90 degree heat.
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200 - HELP WANTED AMBULANCE SERVICE looking for part-time EMTs and paramedics. If interested please call 513-678-6195 or 937-205-6926. DRIVERS: FLATBED, Class A, $.40-.50/exp. based, driver wages recently increased, 2yrs. exp. req., Trinity Logistics Group - EEO/AA 800-628-3408. DRIVERS: START up to $.41/mi. Home Weekly or Bi-Weekly. CDL-A 6mos. OTR experience required. Equipment you’ll be proud to drive! 888-247-4037. EXPERIENCED CABLE Installers, $1300 per week potential. Cable Installers needed for residential/commercial work. One year experience w/vehicle preferred. Contact us at 513-836-3795 or MelissaC@Integrity-Incorporated.com
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300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED GEORGETOWN - 2 & 3br apartments available for immediate occupancy. 2br, 1ba, c/a, all kitchen appliances, w/d hookup, $560/mo & util., $560/dep. 3br, 1.5ba, 1-car att. garage, c/a, all kitchen appliances, laundry room, $675/mo & util. $675/dep., 513-253-8170 or 513-616-3504. GREAT SPECIAL 1 Bedroom Nice, with big rooms! A/C, Energy Efficient Lots of storage Private entry & patios Quiet, single story community Ready Now Don’t Miss This!!! 513-724-3951 MILFORD, NEAR 275, now leasing spacious 2br apartments & town homes. Ask about specials. 513-576-9232.
303 - HOUSES FOR RENT 2BR BRICK in Fayetteville, full basement, $700 plus utilities. References required. Electric Heat, C/A. 513-265-3728. FOR RENT - Hamersville, 3br, 1ba house, all appliances furnished, no pets, credit references, $695/mo. plus deposit, plus utilities. 937-392-6052 or 513-734-4460. HOUSE FOR rent - 3br, 2ba, 2-car garage, paved driveway, conveniently located just off 32 near Kroger, Mt. Orab, $785/mo., same deposit. Call 937-444-2393. HOUSE FOR rent - 3br, 2ba, out in the country, Brown Co./Clermont line (southern part), $650/mo., $650/dep. 937-378-3317.
307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT NEAR BETHEL - neat & clean 2br, washer/dryer hookup, C/A & heat, convenient location, $550/mo., no pets. 937-379-2277 or 513-310-0646.
308 - OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT 4,000 SQ. ft. Commercial space for lease on Main St. in Williamsburg. Has kitchen and restrooms in basement area. Has been previously used as a church. Would be good for office space or daycare. Call 513-616-8851.
400 - HOUSES FOR SALE WILLIAMSBURG SPACIOUS 1BR top floor apartment, off street parking, $465/mo., heat/water included. 513-732-5771.
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400 - HOUSES FOR SALE FARM WITH nice 1.5 story older home w/basement, 3 car detached garage, barns & 20 rolling acres with large rock lined creek and woods, great for hunting or farming, more or less acreage available, Bethel New Hope Rd., 1 mi. from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel. Asking $215,000 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres) HOUSE FOR Sale in Lake Waynoka, 3br, 1.5ba, 2.5 car detached garage, beautifully decorated & landscaped, great access to 32, $99,900. 937-446-2459.
401 - CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES COMMONS OF Eastgate, 1024 Crisfield Dr. It’s about 1900 sq. ft., 2br (basement could be 3rd), 3.5ba. Close to Glen Este High School. Contact Patty at Cres Property Management 513-561-7368.
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405 - LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE - Building lot in Mt. Orab on North High Meadows Drive. Lot size is .5 acres on quiet, dead end street among beautiful homes with large shade trees. Listed for $19,750. 513-379-4194.
410 - LEASE/OPTION TO BUY 3BR, 2BA homes available starting at $650 Mt. Orab area, 1-6 acres. 937-403-6946 or 800-382-4853.
504 - BUSINESS SERVICES ODD THINGS DONE Bobcat Work - Rock Hound Excavation Grass Seeding Yard/Brush Clean-up Lawn Mowing Bush Hogging Wiring Installation Telephone Jacks Installed Painting Large or Small Jobs Call 513-724-2920 SIMON’S LANDSCAPING leaf removal, curbside leaf pick-up, free estimates. 513-235-4146.
506 - CLEANING RESIDENTIAL CLEANING or just needing some spring cleaning, great rates, and even better references. Call for a quote, or for more information. 513-255-4342.
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PROFESSIONAL DJ 22 years experience **Bridal Special** Call 513-732-1664
BEAUTIFUL WHITE Maggie Sottero wedding gown, size 8, never worn, $800 OBO
602 - ANTIQUES ANTIQUE SHIFFEROBE, must see! Call for price. Will negotiate. 513-734-7524.
606 - FARM MERCHANDISE 30 1/2 bushel baskets, large amount of peck baskets, 2 Horse 14” plow. 513-741-8889.
JOHN DEERE 4x4, 4010 Compaq tractor, HST, PTO, Mid PTO, 3pt., only 124hrs., must sell. 234 International, diesel, PTO, 3pt., w/belly mower, clean, nice, low hours, $3,495.00. Used bush hogs, finish mowers, blades, all sizes. 937-402-0769.
611 - WANTED TO BUY CASH PAID TODAY! Antiques, furniture, collectibles, gold, silver, games, DVD’s, CD’s, records, tools, household. Almost Anything! 937-378-1819 or 937-378-2850
WANTED SMALL Farm 2-5 acres, 3br, 2ba, can be a fixer upper on LAND CONTRACT. Please call 513-967-0296.
SPARKLE & Shine House Cleaning 613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES Services PUPPIES for New Customers receive BOXER sale, born on 8/8/11, $15 off Your First Clean! available in fawn & brinThis family owned & op- dle, ready to go, priced at serious erated business serves $175/ea., inquiries only. customers in Clermont 937-618-1611. County and the greater Cincinnati area for house FOR SALE - Border & business cleaning Collie puppies born June POP, $125. needs. School is back in 30th, 937-213-2206. & the holidays are just around the corner! If you need an extra helping 615 - MISC. FOR SALE hand, call today to sched- FORD PARTS, motors, For sale, ule your free consultation transmission. lumber from 1830’s & ask for Dee. home, oak, all parts. 937-289-1040. 513-923-7875
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HOME HEALTH AIDES - ON CALL Clermont Senior Services is seeking on call Home Health Aides to provide care for older adults in the Clermont County area.
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802 - MOTORCYCLES/ MINI-BIKES FOR SALE - 2006 Harley Davidson Street Bob. 1450CC motor, 6spd, 6000/miles. Excellent condition. Stays covered in garage, lots of extras, passenger seat, backrest, forward controls, Screamin Eagle pipes, grips, pegs, etc. Kelley Blue Book retail price is over $10,000 without the extras. Asking $9,750. No rides. 513-379-4194.
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MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks. Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles. FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774 JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650
901 - SALES AUCTIONS EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT - 1200 St. Rt. 125, Amelia Flea Market Building, Warren Hagge Auctioneer, Licensed State of Ohio, H&H Auction. For Consignments 513-382-8958. OCT. 21ST, 22n & 23rd, neighbor participation, household items, Christmas deco, cookbooks, collectibles, clothes, etc. 4010 Ponder Dr. 8-2pm.
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Goshen Alumni Soccer Games The Goshen High School Alumni Soccer Games are fundraisers for the Goshen class of 2013 and will be co-ed soccer games played Oct. 22, at Jim Brown Stadium beginning at 5 p. m. The admittance fee for the evening is $3 per person.
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Girls Athletic Clinic Patti Willis Collins, former New Richmond High stellar athlete and cheerleader and Cincinnati Ben-Gal cheerleader, is hosting a clinic of cheering, dancing, tumbling, and etiquette at NRHS registration begins at 9 a. m. and the event will be10 a. m. - 2 p. m., for girls kindergarten through eighth grade. Fee of $10 per girl. includes lunch and an eventshirt. To pre-register or for more information, call Sarah (513233-1342). Senior Booster Pass Card The Batavia Local School District Athletic Department announces a Senior Booster Pass Card that may be purchased for its athletic events. The card is available for senior citizens for $20 and will allow admittance to all regular season home games at Batavia Middle and High School. The card can be purchased at the middle and high school offices or at home games. For more information, contact
Terry Sheehan, Batavia High School athletic director, at 513732-2341. UC Clermont Hosts Fourth Annual 5K Run/Walk for Scholarships The University of Cincinnati Clermont College is hosting its Fourth Annual 5K Run/Walk for Scholarships, Oct. 22. The event will begin at 9:30 a. m. in the college’s east parking lot. Pre-registration ends Oct. 19. Registration on the day of the event begins at 8 a. m. Received after being registered will be a free t-shirt and a goody bag. Registration forms can be obtained online at http://bit.ly/nAaMts. Ohio Fall Turkey Hunting Season The Ohio wild turkey hunting season begins in 48 counties on Oct. 8 and continues until Nov. 27. “Record rainfall and regional flooding during the nesting season negatively affected wild turkey production this year,” said Wildlife Biologist Mike Reynolds of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. “Some renesting may have helped to offset early nest failures, but hunters will likely find fewer turkeys this fall. Brood production in two of the last three years (2009 and 2011) has been the lowest in on record.” Reynolds said Ohio’s current wild turkey population is approximately 180,000, Only one turkey of either sex may be taken during the entire autumn season. A Fall Turkey Hunting Permit is required. Hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Shotguns using shot, crossbows, and longbows are permitted. Hunting
turkeys over bait is prohibited and turkey must be checked by 11:30 p.m. on the day the bird is shot. All hunters must still report their harvest of turkeys, but they are no longer required to take their turkey to a check station for physical inspection. Hunters will have three options to complete the automated game check: on the internet (www.wildohio.com) or (www.ohio game check.com); or by telephone 1-877-8244864. This option is only available to those who are required to purchase a turkey permit to hunt turkeys; and at all license agents. For more information, call Mike Reynolds 740-589-9921. Basketball Officials Being Sought The Southern Ohio Basketball Officials Association will be offering an instruction class for new basketball officials. The classes will begin Oct. 18 at Western Brown High School in Mount Orab. Each classes starting time is 7 p. m. and each class will last approximately three hours. Additional meeting dates are October 20, 25, 27, November 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 (test). Students will gain practice on floor experience working scrimmages on other dates as needed, Students will meet all the requirements (25 hours classroom and on floor instruction) to become a licensed Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) basketball official after passing the test. The class instructor, Tim Engel, is a certified OHSAA instructor. The class costs $125 per student and the cost includes books, materials, and OHSAA
registration. If interested, or for more information, or to enroll, call Engel at 513-724-7622 or 513-235-2470 Athletic Association Rules on prep sports events The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) at its most recent meetings made several decisions dealing with high school sports that will effect some Clermont County teams. Beginning in 2011 the state boys and girls state cross country championship meet will take place at the National Trail in Columbus moving from the Scioto Downs Racetrack. The girls state tennis tournament will use as its indoor facility, in case of inclement weather, the Stickney Tennis Center at Ohio State University. A proposal was made by the track and field coaches to add the triple jump (hop, skip, and jump) to the state tournament. Milford Junior High Seeks Wrestling Coach Milford Junior High School is seeking a head wrestling coach. Contact Mark Trout, athletic director, (513) 576-2212 or trout_m@milfordschools.org. Batavia High Seeks Girls Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach Batavia High School is in search of an assistant varsity girls basketball coach. If interested, or for more information, call Terry Sheehan, Batavia High School athletic director, (513) 732-2341, extension 129. New Richmond Swimming Classes The Hazel Davis Swim Program lessons are being offered at New Richmond High School until Oct. 11, 5:30 p. m. or 6:15 p. m. each evening for individuals 3-years of age and older. The cost is $25 for a fiveweek session. The lessons are being sponsored by the New Richmond High School PTO. For more information, call Judy Middeler 513-553-3893. East Fork and Stonelick Lake State Parks Seasonal Fishing Tournaments and other events Oct. 14-16 Halloween Campout. For information on the Boar’s Head Crappie Tournaments, call 513-724-1211. For information on the Tuesday Evening Bass Tournaments, call 513-7060175. The Stonelick Stargazers will be gathering. For a calendar of events or more details, call (513) 575-5556 or the Observatory (513) 321-5186. For camping reservations or other camping information, call (513) 625-6593 (Stonelick Lake) or (513) 724-6521 (East Fork). For more details, maps, and other brochures for East Fork State Park and Stonelick Lake State Park, call or e-mail (513) 734-4323 or East.Fork.Parks@dnr.state.oh.u s.
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Zumba Classes Schedule Zumba, a Latin dance, is being taught at the Clough United Methodist Church, corner of Clough Pike and Wolfangle Road. The class times are Mondays 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays 9 a.m., and Fridays 9 a. m. Class are also being taught at Nothin’ But Net athletic complex, 4343 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Rd. This class takes place Thursdays beginning at 6:30 p. m. Each class is $5. The experienced instructor is Susan Hardoerfer, a stellar athlete, who lives in Union Township and is an Amelia High School graduate. Her husband, Gary, is a member of the Clermont County and Milford High School sports hall of fame. For more information contact Susan (513) 379-4900) or email dancezumba@gmail.com. Expressway Park Softball USSSA (United States Slowpitch Softball Association) Tournaments. Male Non Qualifiers: Sept. Oct. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, $79 - $129. Youth Fastpitch: Sept. 24-25 Fall Ohio State Championship and 2012 World Qualifiers (under 13 - under 18). $275. For more information, call (513) 831-2273.
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Milford High School Seeks Sports Hall of Fame Nominations The Milford High School Athletic Boosters are seeking nominations for the high school athletic hall of fame. Please send nominations to 1 Eagles Way, Milford, Ohio 45150 or contact Mark Trout, athletic director, at (513) 575-2208 or at trout_m@milfordschools.org. Nominations and forms can be found online at www.milfordathletics.org. For more information, contact Trout.
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Ohio Senior Olympics The Ohio Senior Olympics will be offering competitions in archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoe, racewalk, racquetball, road race, shuffleboard, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, triathlon, and volleyball. For more information, call (513) 421-5222 or contact seniorolympics@cincinnatioh.gov or www.cincyrec.org.
CNE High School Sports Hall of Fame Nominations Nominations are now being accepted for the Clermont Northeastern High School and Owensville High School Sports Hall of Fame. Nominations can be picked up in the high school office or printed off the CNE website (www.cneschools.org). Please return the form to the high school. Bethel-Tate High School Seeks Sports Hall of Fame Nominations Nominations are now being accepted for the Bethel-Tate High School Sports Hall of Fame. Nomination forms can be picked up in the high school office. For more information, call Wayne Stacy, athletic director (513) 734-2271. Williamsburg High School Seeks Sports Hall of Fame Nominations Nominations are now being accepted for the Williamsburg High School Sports Hall of Fame. Nominations can be found on the Williamsburg High School web site or picked up in the high school office. For more information, call Jim Dyer, athletic director (513) 7242211 extension 318. Ohio High School Athletic Association Mission Statement The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) mission is to regulate and administer interscholastic athletic competition in a fair and equitable manner whittle promoting the values of participation in interscholastic athletics as an integral part of a student’s educational experience. The OHSAA represent its member school by recognizing and promoting athletics, the safety of participants, good citizenship, and lifelong values as the foundation of interscholastic athletics. OHSAA Explains Importance of High School Sports The following was published in a recent issue of the OHSAA (Ohio High School Athletic Association) Magazine. “The Interscholastic athletics programs are inherently educational. They provide valuable lessons for practical situations teamwork, sportsmanship, citizenship, winning and losing, and hard work. “Through participation, students learn self-discipline, personal sacrifice and leadership, build self-confidence, learn to respect others, develop strategic thinking, and develop skills to handle competitive situations. These are the qualities the public expects in students so that they become responsible adults and productive citizens. “There is nothing wrong with striving to be the best. Interscholastic athletic programs must strive to develop all the kids who want to participate to be their best - their best as individuals, as students, as teammates, as members of the community, - not just there best as athletes. “In interscholastic athletics, we win if we develop winners. However, we lose if all we care about is winning. “It is my sincere desire that the families and communities in Ohio will see the benefits of school sports above any other kind of youth sports. This philosophy of educational athletics, which the OHSAA places above all else, is what will produce tomorrow’s good citizens and community leaders, not playing eight games a weekend of hopping around the country from one ‘big’ tournament to the next, “I invite the student-athletes, teachers, coaches, administrators, and families around Ohio to join me and the OHSAA in that belief. Together, we can make school sports what they are meant to be - preparation for the next level of life.” New Richmond New Baseball and Softball Diamonds Players may not wear cleats on the new turf baseball and softball fields at New Richmond High School. The turf requires molded cleats or turf shoes. Anyone who has unused football or soccer shoes are asked to donate them to the New Richmond High School Athletic Department so these shoes may be worn by players from the visiting teams. Please bring these shoes to the high school office. For more information, contact Doug Foote, New Richmond athletic director, (513) 553-3191 extension 10003. Coaches Associations Make Proposals The Board of Directors of the Ohio High School Athletic Association recently heard proposals from three coaches associations. The Golf Coaches Association asked for the starting date for practice to annually be the first Monday of August and that regular season competition be permitted to begin four days after the start of the practice. The Tennis Coaches Association asked that the draw and seeding dates for the boys and girls sectional tournaments take place one week prior to the start of the respective sectionals. The Volleyball Coaches
Association made four proposals. That the annual starting date becomes the first Monday of August, that the Foundation Match be allowed any time from the first Monday of August through the last Saturday of the regular season, that the official state tournament ball should be a black/white/gray Molten ball with OHSAA, NFHS, and OHSVCA logos, and that the school name and/or mascot be permitted along the top and/or bottom of the net.. OHSAA Names the Five W’s of Interscholastic Athletics The following was published in a recent issue of the OHSAA (Ohio High School Athletic Association) Magazine. “Who? We’re educational athletics, not big-time promoters. “What? We’re the builders of tomorrow’s community leaders, not farm clubs for college and professional teams. “When? We’re an after-school activity, not a year-round endeavor. These are programs that allow kids to be kids. “Where? Our games should be played locally. There’s plenty of healthy competition where kids can learn and grow through athletics in most of our backyards. We don’t need national schedules to accomplish our purposes. “Why? Because it’s the only right way to do it. Schools offer these programs because they enhance the educational experience of the young people who participate.” OHSAA Announces Important Football Dates The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has approved starting and ending dates for high school football for the 2013, 2014, and 2019 seasons. The 2013 and 2014 seasons will see practice begin Aug. 5 with the first game being able to take place Aug. 26 (most openers will probably not take place until Aug. 30), and the state finals will be Dec. 6 and 7. In 2014, practice will begin Aug. 4 and the first game may take place Aug. 25 (most openers probably will take place Aug. 29) and the state finals will be Dec. 5 and 6. A Message from the Ohio High School Athletic Association The following article recently appeared in the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s OHSAA Magazine. It was written by Daniel Ross, Ph. D. “I vividly remember a conversation I had with a high school soccer coach from Northeast Ohio on the topic of non-school teams. He made a statement that left a big impression on me and illustrates a significant obstacle that many high school coaches are forced to work around. “‘I spend the first month of every season trying to break the bad habits that my players get into while playing club soccer,” the coach said. “I knew exactly what he meant. So many of the things that are at the core of school sports do not exist in club, travel, AAU, or Junior Olympic sports. Things like a focus on academics, sportsmanship, community pride, and ensuring that the coaches have completed an education program.” The proliferation of non-interscholastic teams often creates a real dilemma for student-athletes, coaches, and parents. It is something our staff here at the OHSAA discusses on a regular basis because, in some cases, non-school coaches make unrealistic State Football Championships The Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors has approved Stark County and Columbus as the site of the upcoming state championship football games. Stark County (Canton, Fawcett Stadium, and Massillon, Paul Brown Stadium) will be the site for 2012 and 2013 championship games and Columbus, Ohio Stadium, on the campus of Ohio State University, will be the site for the 2014 and 2015 championship finals. The dates will be Nov. 30/Dec. 1, 2012; Dec. 6/7, 2013; Dec. 5/6, 2014; and Dec. 4/5, 2015. Ten-Star Boys and Girls Basketball Camps The Ten Star All Star Basketball Camp is accepting applications. The camp participation is by invitation only. The camp is for boys and girls 10-19 years of age. College basketball scholarships are possible for those players selected for the All-American team. There is also a summer camp for boys and girls 6-18 years of age of all skill levels. For more information, call (704) 373-0873 or contact www.tenstarcamp.com. Malone College hosting Sports Camps Malone College, Canton, Ohio, will be the site of cross country and track and field camps for middle school and senior high school students. For more information, E-mail at http://www.malone.edu/1892. Malone College was founded by former Clermont countian and Owensville resident John Walter Malone.
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