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Home builders break ground for Homearama 50th anniversary event will be at Willows Bend, Miami Township Sun staff

On a blustery, but sunny day Nov. 17, The Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati broke ground at the site of Homearama, Willows Bend in Miami Township. “We’re excited about hosting Homearama,” Hal Silverman, of Hal Homes, said at the ceremony. Willows Bend is a Hal Homes development, and Silverman said the rolling topography and great location just off Interstate 275 and Wards Corner Road are what make the development such a nice place for home buyers. Dan Dressman, executive director of HBA Cincinnati, said these features are also what made Willows Bend a perfect location for Homearama. “We go through a rigorous process every year,” Dressman said about selecting Willows Bend. And now that the 50th anniversary site has been selected, both Homearama organizers and builders will spend the next several months preparing for the annual event. “We look forward to having

an outstanding show,” Silverman said. “This will be the turning point, I believe, in the downturn in the market.” Silverman said Homearama will help get people thinking about homes again. And whether they are getting ideas for improvement projects, looking at the latest bathroom designs or looking into saving money by going green, Homearama will be a onestop-shop for ideas in June 2012. And because it is the 50th anniversary of the home show, Dressman said there will be some special activities to celebrate the occasion. “We’ll probably introduce different bells and whistles we haven’t had before,” he said. This will be the first time Homearama has been held in Clermont County. The 2011 home show was held in West Chester Township. Miami Township Trustees as well as Administrator Larry Fronk were present at the ceremony and said they are eager to partner with Homearama to not only make the show successful, but also display what the township has to offer to interested home buyers. “We’re thrilled that for the

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Members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati along with local builders, developers and public officials, break ground at the Homearama Willows Bend site in Miami Township. The 50th annual home show will be held June 9-24, 2012.

first time it is in Clermont County,” Mary Makley Wolff, trustee, said. “But we’re also not surprised.” Wolff said the characteris-

tics of the township, as well as the safe community they have developed, make Willows Bend a great place to live. The show this year will fea-

Commissioners oppose ALB plan Pass resolution suggesting other measures BY KRISTIN BEDNARSKI Sun staff

Clermont County Commissioners passed a resolution to oppose the United States Department of

trees down Nov. 14 as part of the plan, and currently only infested trees are being removed. USDA-APHIS, along with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, is working on an environmental assessment, which officials said could include a proposal to cut down an estimated 50,000 high-risk host trees as well. The Asian longhorned bee-

Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s proposed Asian longhorned beetle eradication plan Nov. 16. Their opposition to the plan came two weeks after a public meeting was held to announce the start of the eradication process in Tate Township, where infestations were discovered in June. Contractors began cutting

tle lives in most hardwood trees including maples, elms, birches, ash trees and more. It eventually kills the trees it infests and can be transported easily in wood products. Many residents who attended the public meeting Nov. 7 were unhappy with the idea of removing healthy host trees, See Beetles, Page 3

Wilson looking to open parts business Batavia officials concerned about zoning BY KRISTIN BEDNARSKI Sun staff

Archie Wilson, county commissioner and local businessman, is looking to bring an auto parts recycling company into the village of Batavia and said the company will bring job opportunities along with it. Village officials, however,

believe the business would violate zoning regulations because it could be considered a junkyard. Wilson said he partnered with owners of LKQ Corporation, which is North America’s largest online provider of used automobile parts for cars and light-duty trucks requiring collision or mechanical repair. Wilson would locate the corporation at 500 Kent Road at the base of SR 32. He said he is part-owner of the property, which was formerly The Stone Source. The land is zoned industrial in the village

of Batavia. Wilson said, if the company were to come to the location, the business would bring 20 jobs and approximately $5 million to the village. And while the company could benefit the county, village officials believe the company qualifies as a junkyard. “For some reason some people call it a junkyard,” Wilson said about LKQ. “We don’t think it is a junkyard. It is industrial property.” Batavia Administrator Dennis Nichols said according to section 153.079 of the village’s zoning rules, he cannot

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Down Home Christmas to be held Dec. 3 in Bethel Event will have something for all ages BY KRISTIN BEDNARSKI Sun staff

The Bethel Down Home Christmas celebration is right around the corner, and similar to the past eight years, the event will feature dozens of activities, shopping opportunities and entertainment in the village. “All of the businesses are having something special,” Judi Adams, chair of the Down Home Christmas committee, said. “It’s a great way to support a small community and support the Christmas spirit.” Adams said Down Home Christmas began as a way to promote local businesses, and the celebration has grown over the years. This year the day will include shopping opportunities, refreshments, free drawings, entertainment for children and many activities all day Saturday, Dec. 3. In addition, dozens of local businesses will have open houses with refreshments and more.

Events begin as early as 9 a.m. in the village, including the craft show at Assembly of God Church on Main Street and Breakfast with Santa at Bethel-Tate High School. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bethel American Legion Post 406 will be collecting canned goods at Community Savings Bank, and residents who bring a can of food can enter to win an iPad. The post began collecting canned food Nov. 1 and the drawing for the iPad will be at 1 p.m. during the festivities. The Bethel Branch Library will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will provide cookies and punch as well as an opportunity for children to make their own ornaments and gingerbread houses. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. residents can also enter to win a village gift basket at the Bethel Historical Museum at the Grant Memorial Building on Plane Street. Adams said the baskets contain a slew of See Bethel, Page 3

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The Owensville United Methodist Church, located at 2580 US 50, will be holding a Christmas bazaar from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. The event will be filled with vendors, baked goods, reasonably priced Christmas decorations, poinsettias, and other fun Christmas cheer. At 1 p.m. the annual basket auction will be held. Baskets will be filled with items that can be given for Christmas presents. ❑❑❑ The Annual Clermont County Genealogical Society Holiday Party will be held Saturday, Dec. 3. Program: Show and Tell. Members and guests are encouraged to bring objects and/or documents relating to their family history for a "show and tell" session. Light refreshments will be served. Doris Wood Library 180 S. 3rd St. Batavia at 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. ❑❑❑ Faith United Methodist church, located at 160 N. Fifth Street in Batavia, will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. Lunch menu includes chicken sandwiches, Sloppy Joes, Vegetable Soup, Bean Soup, Salads and Home-baked desserts. The sale table will include crafts, original water color paintings, jewelry and Christmas gifts and decorations. The bake sale will have homemade pies, cakes and other goodies. For more information call (513) 732-2027. ❑❑❑ The Faternal Order of Eagles 2289, located at 265 Foundry Avenue in Batavia will be holding a Thanksgiving dinner for senior citizens 55 years of age and older from 1 - 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. Turkey with all the trimmings, coffee and dessert will be served. For more information call (513) 732-9035 ❑❑❑ Wayne Township Fire Department will hold its annual Township Kids Christmas party at 2 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Newtonsville Fire Station. Santa will arrive via Fire Truck and will be available for to meet with any children from Wayne Township or the Village of Newtonsville until 4 p.m. ❑❑❑ AARP 3435 Clermont County Chapter regular meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post 72 located at 495 Cincinnati/Batavia Pike in Mt. Carmel. Issues concerning members such as new legislation and community needs are discussed and if possible acted upon. Additionally, each meeting ordinarily includes a speaker on topics of interest to seniors and/or entertainment. Light refreshments are served. Interested persons are welcome to attend a meeting and see what the chapter may have to offer them. ❑❑❑ If you have struggled with thoughts of suicide or you have lost someone to suicide and need to talk or share your feelings, please come to our sup-

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The East Fork Wood Carvers meet from 6 - 9 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of every month at the Union Township Civic Center. New members, and anyone interested in learning how to carve, are welcome to attend. For more information call John Dotson at (513) 7531389.

A caregiver support group meets at 10:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the main office of Clermont Senior Services, 2085 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive (across the parking lot from the YMCA). This support group is open to anyone caring for and/or making decisions for an older adult living in Clermont County. There is no charge for participation, but pre-registration is helpful. Please call Pam at (513) 536-4038. ❑❑❑ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support meetings for family/friends are held on the third Monday of every month. The support group meets from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. The educational program begins at 7:30 and covers a variety of topics related to mental illness. The meetings are held at the Union Township Civic Center, Queen City Room A, 4350 Aicholtz Road, Cincinnati, OH 45245. ❑❑❑ The Clermont Charity Club hosts a Bid-N-Win Auction (25 cents auction) from 7 - 9 p.m. on the first Tuesday each month at the WT Ball Fields Community Building, 937 Ohio Pike in Withamsville. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Bid-N-Win features products from Avon, Longaberger, Pampered Chef, Scentsy Candles, 31 gifts, Tupperware, Joyful Creations, Usborne books, Tastefully Simple, Mary Kay, and more. A raffle is held each month for a different charity. Guests have a chance to win free play for the entire night. Split the Pot and Bring a Friend Awards.

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❑❑❑ The Clermont County Stamp Club meets twice each month at SEM Laurel Recreation Center, 203 Mound Street in Milford, on the first Tuesday of each month for an informal meeting and the third Wednesday for a formal meeting. For more information call (513) 752-3817. ❑❑❑ The Commodore 64 and 128 are still alive and kicking! They’re even using PC’s as slaves to increase their storage capacity, can be expanded to 16 megs and made to operate 20 times faster than their original speed. E-mail cbmusers@yahoo.com. For more information call Roger Hoyer at 248-0025. ❑❑❑ Everyone is invited to a free meal 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday at the Kitchen of Hope. The Kitchen of Hope is located at Bethel United Methodist Church and its doors are open to anyone who wants a hot meal. Those who are elderly, young, unemployed, underemployed, in need of a hot meal or just in need of fellowship are invited to attend. The church is located 402 West Plane Street, in Bethel. ❑❑❑

❑❑❑ The Clermont County Chess Club meets at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Withamsville Church of Christ, located at 846 Ohio Pike. All are welcome. Visit the club’s website at www.clermontchess.com. For more information write clermontchess@yahoo.com or call Bill Pursel at (513) 4775708.

The Disabled American Veterans Clermont County Chapter 63 and its auxiliary will hold monthly meetings on the second Monday of the month. Meetings are held 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 237, located just off old state Route 32 on Memory Lane in Batavia. All disabled veterans are invited to attend the meetings. ❑❑❑

❑❑❑ A support group for parents that have lost children, The Compassion Friends, meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at St. Timothy Episcopal Church, Beechmont Ave. ❑❑❑ The Clermont County Historical Society and Harmony Hill Association (Williamsburg Historical Society) museums will be open to the public the first Saturday of the month from 1 4 p.m. The museums are located at Harmony Hill, 299 S.Third Street, Williamsburg. The Harmony Hill Association display features William Lytle, Father of Clermont County, and Williamsburg’s history. The Clermont County Historical Society archives will be open for research of Clermont County history. Also at the site is the Lytle Diary House, the oldest building in Clermont County.

A general support group offering a safe place to share your experiences coping with mental illness meets every Wednesday from 12:30 - 2 p.m. at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 4312 Amelia Olive Branch Road, Batavia. For more information call (513) 732-5418. ❑❑❑ AARP 3435 Clermont County Chapter regular meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the American Legion post 72, located at 495 Cincinnati/Batavia Pike in Mt. Carmel. Issues concerning members, such as new legislation and community needs are discussed and if possible, acted upon. Additionally, each meeting ordinarily includes a speaker on topics of special interest to seniors, and/or entertainment. Light refreshments are served.

❑❑❑ Weekly meetings will be held of the Milford Job Search Focus Group from 8:30 - 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Milford Christian Church 844 State Route 131 Milford, Ohio 45150. This group will have three main focuses: Career Education; Networking; Character Development. Reaching out to unemployed men and women in the surrounding area. For more information contact Karen Tracy at ktracy@cinci.rr.com The Depression Bipolar Support Group meets from 12:30 - 2 p.m. Wednesdays at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, located at 4312 Amelia Olive Branch Road, Batavia.

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❑❑❑ A monthly meeting of the TOPS Support Group will be in Mt. Orab at St. Michael’s Church, S. High Street each Monday. Weigh in is from 5:45 - 6:25 p.m. The meeting will be held from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. For more information call (937) 4446908 or write sgpierce@insightbb.com. ❑❑❑ qqq A widow’s support group meets from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at Union Township Activity Center (in the Union Township Civic Center), 4350 Aicholtz Road, Eastgate. For information on this group or any of the support groups sponsored by Clermont Senior Services, call Linda Tennison, certified bereavement facilitator, at (513) 724-1255. qqq Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. Clermont County Chapter 649 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Union Township Civic Center. For more information call (513) 722-1970 or visit www.vva649.org. qqq The Eastside Goldwing Road Riders Association Chapter E-2 meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the New England Club, 8135 Beechmont Ave. Come join the fun, all are welcome. For more information, call Bill Martin at 732-3528 or go to web site at www.cincye2.org. qqq The Bethel Ministerial Association operates a community clothing store that offers free used clothing to those in need. The store is located at 234 W. Plane Street in Bethel and is open from 1 - 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Volunteers are needed to help in sorting the clothes. Childrens clothing is always needed. qqq The Military Order of the Purple Heart #156 and Auxiliary meet at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of the month at American Legion Post #513, 7947 Hamilton Avenue, Mount Healthy. All veterans are welcome. For more information call John Erby at (513) 777-1538 or Kim Stahl at (513) 625-6721.

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An informative meeting will be held on December 1, 2011 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Grant Career Center to discuss how the Agricultural Service Center, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Clermont Soil and Water Conservation District, Ohio State University Extension, and Farm Service Agency can assist landowners in Clermont County. Our services are free to the public for addressing conservation issues and helping to improve agricultural production. Some of these services include ways to reduce soil erosion, how to improve the health and fertility of your soil, wildlife habitat enhancement strategies, invasive species management including bush honeysuckle eradication, how to extend the growing season using high tunnels, pond management, small farm setup, pasture management, to name a few. We also provide funding assistance to put some of these conservation measures on the ground. We are available whether you seek financial assistance or solely our expertise on agricultural and conservation related measures. Upcoming Winter Dates Pesticide Education for those interested in re-certifying will be held on Feb. 29,

2012 at the 4-H Hall on the Clermont County Fairgrounds. The class will require pre-registration and details will be included in the information that will be sent in December by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Also, there will be a Southern Ohio New and Small Farm College offered again this year. This year the location will be in Piketon at the OSU South Centers. The class will cover 8 Tuesdays beginning on Jan. 24, 2012. This class offers loads of information for people who may have purchased land and seeking ideas about what to do with it. I will provide more details in the next couple of weeks. Also, Clermont County Market Steer tag-in has been moved to Jan. 14, 2012 at 8 a.m. with Quality Assurance beginning at 10 a.m. Quality Assurance is mandatory to all youth ages 9-18 as of Jan. 1 of

the current year who are taking a market livestock project to the Clermont County Fair through one of the Junior Fair organizations (4-H, FFA, FCCLA, Boy Scouts, or Girl Scouts). Individuals, who would like to test out of Quality Assurance for a 3 year time frame and are between the ages of 12-14 or 15-18 as of Jan. 1 of the current year, may do so. Youth between the ages of 9-11 as of Jan. 1, of the current year, must still attend the training workshop each year until they reach the test out age level option. Future QA dates are March 14, 6-8 p.m. at Felicity High School; April 12, 10-12 a.m., May 12, 10-12 a.m., June 2, 10-12 all at the 4-H Hall; and June 27, 6-8 p.m. at Felicity High School. Felicity locations are subject to change if the school has a scheduling conflict with athletic activities.

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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 1-877-824-4864. 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.

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Ohio High School Athletic Association Rules on State Boys and Girls Cross Country, Tennis, and Track and Field 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.

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Today in Clermont County History

Some of this week’s headlines Turkey Food Drive feeds 1,000 Organizations host drive to feed families in need

Commissioners approve Batavia annexation Several county offices, 286 acres now inside the village

Williamsburg man faces murder charges Arrested after he killed step-father, kidnapped woman

December 1 1818: Gen. Presley Neville dies in Neville, the village named in his honor. 1912: The Williamsburg Presbyterian Church is dedicated. 1935: The razing begins of the old Clermont County courthouse in Batavia. December 2 1803: The area of Tobasco and Withamsville is sold to Timothy Day and remained in his family until 1945. 1846: Gen. Thomas Hamer dies in Monterrey, Mexico. The first school teacher in Withamsville (1818), he was also a U. S. congressman. 1932: The first game is played in the new Moscow High School

gymnasium. The boys lose to Amelia 32-19 and the girls lose to Amelia 14-3. December 3 1811: The final payment is made for the third county jail in Williamsburg. 1950: Sumner Powers Funeral Home opens in Amelia. 1965: The first game is played in the new New Richmond High School gymnasium (Bethel-New Richmond Road), a 46-45 win over Deer Park This information was taken from “The Clermont County, Ohio, Bicentennial Book of Days” written in the year 2000 by Clermont County Historian Richard Crawford.

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SporTS New Richmond, SBC-A football champion, had a banner season Milford boys win water polo invite, girls finish second

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Holtman Bakery Dave’s Carryout Pohlman’s Hamersville McKinney’s Laurel Laurel Country Store Milford Kroger (Milford) Kroger (Mulberry) BP Station (131) Tollgate Carryout Sunoco New Richmond Lindale Grocery Nicholsville Grocery New Market Berry’s Pharmacy Collins Cardinal Market River City BP Point Pleasant Grocery Newtonsville Coogan’s Bluff Wood’s Country Store Owensville IGA BP Station York Drug Sunoco Williamsburg BP Station Fitzgerald’s Hilltop Quick Stop Holtman Bakery

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November 27 1936: Batavia High School (Broadway Street) is dedicated. 1957: The first basketball game is played in the Clermont Northeastern High School gymnasium, a 53-44 win over Batavia. 1963: The first-ever Glen Este High School basketball road game is played, a 64-63 loss to Clermont Northeastern. November 28 1802: This month, Houton Clarke opens the first tavern in Bethel. 1943: This week, Admiral Thomas L. Gatch of Milford returns home. He commanded the battleship South Dakota that sank three Japanese cruisers and a destroyer in the Battle of Guadalcanal. November 29 1837: The Woodville Post Office office is established. 1897: The Clermont County Historical Society is formed for the first time. 1971: The Appalachian Highway opens between Batavia and Williamsburg. November 30 1893: Katie Ellis dies in Williamsburg. She wrote an eyewitness account of Morgan’s Raid. 1907: The Olive Branch Post Office is discontinued.

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“Adopt a senior this holiday season!” Donors needed for agency’s annual Adopt-A-Senior program

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Clermont Senior Services staff and volunteers are busy working on the Adopt-aSenior holiday project. Each year the volunteer department receives calls from individuals and organizations who want to help out the elderly during the holidays by providing them with a gift or two. “Last year the economic forecast looked pretty bleak. Yet, the response was amazing,” says Communications

& Lifelong Learning Director Linda Eppler. “It seems that a lot of people really have a heart for seniors at Christmas.” “We have already heard from nearly 200 of last year’s volunteers who want to shop again this year,” adds Volunteer Specialist Connie Landock. Connie matches groups or individuals with specific requests from seniors that could use a little help. For

some of the agency’s customers, these few gifts are the only gifts they receive. “Some of them are overwhelmed by the generosity of our volunteers. Some laugh and some cry, but they all have big smiles on their faces, and a warm spot in their hearts from knowing that someone cares,” says Connie. There also is a need for personal care items such as house slippers, body lotion,

razors and shaving cream. Towels and sheets are needed too. Sometimes a customer has only one bath towel, and their sheets may be torn and stained. Bed and bath linens are too costly for them to replace, so the one or two they own may have to last for years. Typically, the requests are for small household items that most people take for Is your Christmas shopping all wrapped up, so to speak? Or do the senior citizens on your list have you stumped? Most seniors don’t have everything, but they have just about everything they want. Many have downsized, sold their homes and moved into condominiums or apartments. Before making the big move, they probably gave away a mountain of mementos to family members and the leftovers went to whatever charity was picking up that week. So, what are the gifts of choice? Consumables! Give something that can be used up, eaten up, mailed out, or given away. It’s here today, gone tomorrow! And a year from now it’s not setting on a shelf gathering dust, or worse, still in the gift box or bag it came in, taking up precious closet space. Lifelong Learning Centers, sponsored by Clermont Senior Services, offer an innovative consumable gift option for seniors – gift certificates to the centers. Gift certificates sell for $10 each, and, of course, you can purchase as many as you like. Here’s how and why it works. “We are not in the business of selling gifts or even gift certificates, we are in the business of promoting a healthy lifestyle through friendship, socialization, education, and mental and physical stimulation,” says Lifelong Learning & Communications Director Linda Eppler. “Many people purchase them for their parents.”

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ing the holidays. Traditionally, a lot of the focus is on children, but Clermont Senior Services’ volunteer donors seem to love helping seniors just as much. If you or your group has an interest in helping out a senior citizen with a holiday gift, please call Connie at 536-4021.

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Clermont Senior Services staff and an office volunteer unload a bus of donated Adopt-A-Senior gifts purchased by volunteers for seniors who need a little help during the holidays.

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granted. Last year, one grateful customer called and said, “I’m trying not to cry. The gifts are just wonderful. The postage stamps and note cards are just what I need. And I can use the Wal-Mart gift card for medicine. I really appreciate this. I thank you so much.” Most people find that doing something for others is especially rewarding dur“We once had a son and a daughter (who were not related to each other) purchase $100 worth of gift certificates each for their parents. They each want their parents to get out of the house and have some fun. They know that spending a lot of time alone is not good for their health and wellbeing,” Linda adds. The certificates can be used for any activity at any center, and they have no expiration date. The senior can choose what he or she is interested in, rather than their son, daughter or friend signing them up for a particular class. “Sometimes all the urging in the world by family members will not get a lonely person out of the house. But a gift certificate, purchased by a friend or family member, creates a sense of obligation to use it so the money isn’t wasted,” Linda further explains. Choices include: watercolor painting, portrait painting, basket weaving,

beading, scrap booking, wood carving, line dancing, Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, craft and computer classes. Not enough? How about calligraphy, flower arranging, volleyball, basketball, ping pong, and billiards. Still not enough? Add daytrips to the Aronoff, LaComedia, and much more!

“We have something for everyone. If you are interested in coaxing a senior out of the house, this is a great idea,” Lifelong Learning Program Manager Jeanne Siegel says. “A single $10 certificate is a unique stocking stuffer. And chances are once they (seniors) try it, they will keep coming back. It will add quality and could add quantity to their lives.” If you are interested, call 947-7333, and staff will be glad to share information about what lifelong learning programs are offered. Better yet, take a tour of one of the centers, and see for yourself.

The Union Township and Miami Township Lifelong Learning Centers, sponsored by Clermont Senior Services, offer art classes for seniors 55 years and over. Pictured is one senior receiving helpful instruction.

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As an investor, you’ve pretty much seen it all in 2011 — including slow-butsteady gains early in the year, a market correction during the debt ceiling debate and the U.S. credit downgrade, and huge one-day price movements, both up and down — and there’s still a month to go. But despite the volatility of the past 11 months, you can make some positive year-end investment moves, including the following: • Boost your 401(k) contributions. If your employer permits you to make extra contributions to your 401(k), put in as much as you can afford, up to contribution limits. You typically contribute pretax dollars, so the more you invest, the lower your taxable income. Plus, your earnings have the potential to grow on a tax-deferred basis. • Consider converting to a Roth IRA. You might benefit by converting a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA), which offers tax-deferred earnings, to a Roth IRA, whose earnings grow tax free, providing you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re at least age 59? and you’ve held your account for five years. Keep in mind, though, that you’d need the money available to pay the taxes that would be due on such a conversion. Also, income limits apply to Roth IRA contributions. This is a complex decision that you should discuss with your qualified tax professional. • Set up automatic contributions for 2012. Like most

people, you may find it difficult to come up with a lumpsum payment to fully fund your IRA for the year. Why not set up an automatic investment plan for 2012? By directing your bank to transfer the same amount each month from your checking or savings account to your IRA, you’ll find it easier to “max out” on your IRA — and, at the same time, you’ll boost your investment discipline. • Contribute to a 529 plan. When you contribute to a 529 plan, your earnings have the potential to grow tax free, provided they are used for qualified higher education expenses. (However, 529 plan distributions not used for qualified expenses may be subject to income tax and a 10% penalty.) Furthermore, your 529 plan contributions may be deductible from your state taxes. Discuss this with your tax professional. • Re-evaluate your investment mix. It’s a good idea to review your investment mix at least once a year to help ensure your portfolio is still aligned with your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.

Due to changes in market value, your portfolio can undergo subtle, but significant, changes — even if you took no action yourself. Consequently, take the time to review your holdings with your investment professional to help ensure you’re still “on track.” • Review your insurance coverage. If you’ve experienced any changes in your life in 2011 — new spouse, new child, divorce, new job, etc. — you may need to review your life insurance coverage to make sure that it’s still sufficient for your needs and that you still have the correct beneficiaries in place. To determine if any of these actions are right for your situation, consult with your financial advisor and qualified tax professional. By taking these and other steps, you can close out 2011 on a positive note and get 2012 off to a good start. Article submitted by S. Christian Wilks, an Investment Representative with Edward Jones, Milford.

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VILLAGE OF Batavia, 1br 1st floor, carpet, AC, water paid, extra inside storage, $450 plus deposit. 513-732-2629 or 652-1350. WILLIAMSBURG - 2 & 3br apartments, all utilities paid, deposit required, no pets, 513-724-5560. WILLIAMSBURG: Large 1 & 2br apartment available w/laundry facilities, off street parking. No pets! Call for more information. 513-474-1367.

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307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 3BR, 1-ACRE lot, storage shed, newly remodeled, no pets, good credit, $500/mo plus deposit. 937-444-3701.

308 - OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT 2400 SQ. ft., Georgetown, close to hospital, $1800/mo. plus deposit. Office or retail. 513-582-7894. 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 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)

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FOR RENT: House AND/OR barn w/acreage for horses. Outside of Feesburg, House only rental: $700. House, barn w/acreage rental: $850. For more information call 937-378-2607 or 513-256-2865. HOUSE FOR rent - 3br, 2ba, out in the country, Brown Co./Clermont line (southern part), close to 52. $650/mo., $650/dep.; 1 house south of Georgetown, 2br, $600 plus deposit. 937-378-3317. NEW RICHMOND, 3br ranch, equipped kitchen, $675/mo. plus deposit. NO PETS. Excellent references required. 513-752-0374. WILLIAMSBURG 3br, 2ba ranch, large fenced in lot, large deck, C/A, newer appliances, newer carpet/flooring, $875/mo. 513-328-0187.

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BEAUTIFUL 50ACRES W/large rock lined creek & woods, great for hunting or farming. More or less acreage available. Bethel New Hope Rd. 1-mile from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.

Asking $199,500 Dan 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 (Smaller parcels also available) 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.

504 - BUSINESS SERVICES CLEAN OUT basements, garages, attics for the salvage. 513-734-6991. 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.

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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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HEALTHSOURCE OF OHIO, A network of community health centers offers quality care close to home, has many opportunities now available. MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST New Richmond - 40 hrs/wk Graduate from a Medical Assisting program required. At least one year medical office experience desired. MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST Milford - As Needed (PRN) Graduate from a Medical Assisting program required. At least one year medical office experience desired. Must be available to travel to all locations as needed. LPN Goshen - 40 hrs/wk Must be a licensed LPN in the state of Ohio with at least one year medical office experience desired. CLAIMS SPECIALIST Milford 1 Opening - 40 hours 1 Opening - Temp. Assignment 25 hrs Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; Knowledgeable of medial terminology/HIPAA/CPT/ICD-9 codes. Must be familiar with Medicare, Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care and Commercial Insurance. Analytical and problem solving is required. Previous healthcare or insurance office experience is preferred. MEDICAL CALL CENTER AGENT Milford 1 Opening - PRN 20 hrs/wk 1 Opening - 30 hours High School Graduate or equivalent. Completion of a Medical Assistant Program preferred. Certification or Registry preferred. Experience with medical terminology preferred. At least one year of medical office experience desired. We offer an excellent benefit package Apply online by visiting our website at: www.healthsourceofohio.com Email resumes to: resumes@healthsourceofohio.com Or fax to: 513-576-1018 M/F/D/V Equal Opportunity Employer

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From the office of Linda L. Fraley, Clermont County Auditor, for the week ending September 23rd, 2011. BATAVIA Valerie Almestica-Rodriguiez, et al to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, 3808 Lilac Ln, Amelia, OH 45102, $73,334. D. Ryan Jones, et al to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, 2153 Picketside Dr, Batavia, OH 45103, 0.2250 acre, $90,000. Margaret Collier to Stephanie Mahaffey & Jessica Burns, 4289 Hickory Park Lane, Batavia, OH 45103, $118,469.54. Fischer Attached Homes II, LLC to Mary Flood, 4537 Winners Circle, Batavia, OH 45103, $155,900. Richard & Kathleen Marshall to Dawn Rish, Successor Trustee, 3509 St. Rt. 222, Batavia, OH 45103, 1.0900 acre, $117,500. John Stuchell to Impact Property, LLC, 4223 Pekin Ct, Batavia, OH 45103, 0.2320 acre, $157,750. FRANKLIN Union Savings Bank to Gregory & Kathleen Moore, 3571 State Route 774, Bethel, OH 45106, 10.0200 acres, $123,000. GOSHEN Bernice Hundley to Wells Fargo Bank NA, 5950 Deerfield Blvd, Milford, OH 45150, 0.500 acre, $26,667. Kirk Pies to Michael Clay & Halie Norton, 6327 Liberty Lane, Goshen, OH 45122, 0.4370 acre, $165,000. Kathryn Prinzing to Melissa Bilby, 1434 Woodville Pike, Loveland, OH 45140, $105,000. Jerry & Karen Brooks to U.S. Bank NA, 5641 Ivy Lane, Milford, OH 45150, 0.7830 acre, $60,000. Ray & Phyllis Redmon to Thomas Greg Zimmer, 6596 State Route 48, Goshen, OH 45122, 1.4110 acre, $119,900. MIAMI Thomas Tolbert, et al to The Huntington National Bank, 6196 Cook Rd, Milford, OH 45150, 0.8900 acre, $90,000. SOJOURN SOUTH, LLC to Kamp Real Estate LLC, 5716-B Signal Hill Ct, Milford, OH 45150, 1.0200 acre, $97,000.

Morgan & Sean Kooshesh to Freddit Mac, 604 Laurel Oaks Dr, Loveland, OH 45140, 1.0320 acre, $175,000. Brian Meyer, et al to Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., 1116 Hayward Circle, Milford, OH 45150, 0.2938 acre, $185,000. Fischer Single Family Homes II, LLC to Daniel & Nicole O’Brien, 1098 Sophia Dr, Milford, OH 45150, $263,920. Land Liquidators LLC to Chad Sheppard, 5754 Ashby Ct, Milford, OH 45150, $45,000. Donald Glaser to William Welsch, 6651 Smith Rd, Loveland, OH 45140, 0.9200 acre, $266,000. Kevin Murray to Thomas & Maranda Vormwald, 1163 Falcon Ridge Ct, Milford, OH 45150, 0.3130 acre, $266,000. Pete Lahn to Brian & Christina Carlson, 2104 Amber Hill, Batavia, OH 45103, 0.4670 acre, $14,000. Jason & Angela Smart to Kevin & Suzanne Salm, 6429 Airdrie Ct, Loveland, OH 45140, 0.300 acre, $288,000. Scott & Kathryn Loomis to Andrew Bulluck & Arin Fletcher-Bullock, 1590 Hunt Club Dr, Milford, OH 45150, 0.4590 acre, $230,000. William Singleton, Trustee to Judith Wilson, 5447 Carter Way, Milford, OH 45150, 1.1800 acre, $159,000. Ruie Hammond to Geoff Hammerle, 5749 Willnean Dr, Milford, OH 45150, 0.4850 acre, $174,000. Garland Gibson to Jayson & Bob Lester Martine Wirthlin Jennifer Robertson, 6099 Donna Jay Huff Realty Dr, Loveland OH 45140, 0.8000 acre, NEW LISTING The Lester / Wirthlin Team $125,000. Selling South West Ohio Joseph Martinelli, Jr. to John & Residential and Commercial Mary Showman, 6211 Cook Rd, SALES AND AUCTIONS Milford, OH 45150, 0.5160 acre, We can also find a renter for your property $127,000. Call Bob Lester Patrick & Judy Smyth to Barbara & 513-509-3803 Or Timothy Brewer, 1306 Betty Lane, 1289593- Sardinia - FIRST OFFERING! Custom Blt Full Brick 5 BR 3 Martine Wirthlin Milford, OH 45150, $84,900. BA home sitting atop a gently rolling knoll. Master BR suite on the 1st 513-602-4274 MONROE flr. Newer roof, furnace and HWH. Lrg. eat-in country kitchen w/re-finWilliam Lynn et al to Wells Fargo ished cabinets. 3 season room on rear. Stocked pond. $249,900 Bank, NA, 2049 East Ohio Pike, Bert Thomas Amelia, OH 45102, 9.0150 acres, Direct:937-444-2833 Call Classifieds Cell: 937-213-2833 $83,334. email: bthomas@huff.com web: www.BertThomas.HUFF.com (513) 732-2511 •R E A L T Y• David Krieger, et al to Victory Office: (513) 474-3500 T Community Bank, 2292 Hulington Rd, Bethel, OH 45106, 0.4020 acre, $40,000. PIERCE Gregory Kelch, et al to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Denny Drive, Corp., 1469 Amelia, OH 45102, 0.454 acre, $50,000. Mary Lynn Flood to James & Neanna Helton, 549 Davis Rd. #5, Cincinnati, OH 45255, $56,800. Estate of Patricia Weiskittel to William Trees, 3450 Ballymore Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45245, 0.1652 acre, $235,000. Gary & Gail Harvey to Federal Loan Mortgage Assoc., 3524 Macpherson Place, Cincinnati, OH 45245, 0.1556 acre, $150,000. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Barbara Brewer, 3344 Jenny Lind Rd., Amelia, OH 45102, $30,000. STONELICK Federal National Mortgage Adult Care Stove Systems Assoc. to Phillip Phipps, 2189 Handyman Dan Cedarville Rd, Goshen, OH Southern Ohio 45122, 1.000 acre, $30,000. Have Danny Do Offering Senior Help Services, Private Home Care, Eldercare, Stove Systems TATE Your “Honey Do’s” Christopher & Diana Wood to Transportation Services: Drive To Doctor’s Office, Grocery; 11256 Hamer Rd. Georgetown, OH 45121 12-25 Call Dan TFN TFN Liberty Savings Bank, FSB, Compassionate Caregiver, Extremely Dependable, 12-25 3598 Rogers Lane, Hamersville, TFN 937-446-4256 corn, pellet, wood, & gas LIMITED TIME SPECIAL RATES, CALL NOW! 12-11 OH 45130, 1.00 acre, 513-305-3691 Free-standing & Add-on units $33,333.34. Danny Bauer Handyman UNION Alice Reed, et al to Federal Tractor Sales & Service Heating & Cooling Building, Remodeling Electric Supply National Mortgage Assoc., 536 Home Improvement Halifax Circle, Cincinnati, OH TRACTOR CO. BATAVIA ELECTRIC 45244, $46,666.67. 8 %2!)-)-' !++1 8 %#*1 8 !2).1 8 03#*)-' 8 6#!4!2)-' Carolyn Gaines, et al to SUPPLY CO., INC. Heating • Indoor Air Quality • Duct Cleaning 8 %%$)-' .$$)-' Federal Home Loan Mortgage INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL TFN Air Conditioning • Service Agreement CONTRACTORS 12-25 Corp., 1012 Crisfield Dr. #139, (513) 732-0484 TFN Jacob Bros. service all brands of equipment Cincinnati, OH 45245, Complete Interior & Exterior and is certified Amana carrier. 300 W. Main Street, Batavia, Ohio 45103 Remodeling $43,333.34. TFN Stephen G. 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Mark your calendar now for Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. so you don’t miss the Christmas Extravaganza at the Williams Corner Church of God, Goshen. The fellowship hall will be full of crafters and vendors

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Once upon a time, you wanted to be just like him. The man you called Dad was your hero back when you were small. You looked up to him, literally. He was the guy who could fix anything and create everything. He was strong, smart, fun, resourceful and, particularly if you were his son, you wanted to be just like him when you grew up. And when you grew up, you were afraid you’d be just like him. Fathers and sons, oil and water. It’s been like that since the beginning of time, but in the new book “The Sourtoe Cocktail Club” by Ron Franscell, you’ll read about one man, his son, and the ultimate buddy trip. Some time back in the ‘90s, Ron Franscell died. Not in the literal sense, of course. In the weeks after a Christmastime split with his wife, he died a little in his soul and spent sleepless, tear-filled nights mourning what he missed and missing his children. As the son, grandson, and great-grandson of absent fathers, he was particularly afraid for his young boy, Matt, to whom Franscell was unwillingly, unintentionally passing on a terrible legacy. Then, once, in passing and to maintain a string of connection, Franscell told Matt the kind of gee-whiz story that fathers tell their sons. It was about a certain bar in the Yukon where patrons were challenged to drink a beverage in which an embalmed human toe floated. Franscell mentioned it. Matt never forgot it. The Sourtoe Cocktail topic surfaced now and then over the years, off-hand and musingly. Franscell was secretly pleased that the idea intrigued Matt and the “what-if” dream started to become a “whynot.” So, the summer after Matt’s first year in college,

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