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Improved BAM Fest is returning to Bethel BY KRISTIN BEDNARSKI Sun staff
Judi Adams is amazed by art. Amazed about how it is created, in awe of how many talented artist there are and astonished that more people don’t celebrate art. This amazement is what led Adams
to organize the Bethel Art and Music Festival, also known as BAM Fest. “It started by me grabbing some business people and saying ‘What do you think about having an art show?” And after a lot of planning and hard work, the inaugural BAM Fest was held May 8,
2010. And despite cold temperatures and gusty winds, the event drew in about 2,000 people. “Of course last year we prayed for no rain, but we forgot to mention that it would be nice to have a warm day,” Adams said. “We’ll be more specific with our praying this year.” Last year, BAM Fest featured a collection of artists, musicians, car collectors, craft
enthusiasts and more all celebrating their talents with friends, food, prizes and activities. Adams said this year, BAM Fest will feature all of that, only better. “Last year, after the event, we invited feedback,” Adams said. “The biggest complaint was that it was too spread out, so we acted on the request and brought it all together.” BAM Fest will be centralized in the village this year
and will feature a food court as opposed to separate vendors. In addition, Adams said they are making the festival more family friendly for 2011. A train display has been added and there will be a large children’s crafts area where youngsters can make mothers day gifts, musical instruments, flower pots and more. This year’s festival will also include a car and tractor show, a band that will be playing on
a stage in the village, musicians walking the streets, and, of course, numerous arts and crafts exhibitors showcasing their trade. “The art exhibit itself had to be my favorite,” Adams said about the first BAM Fest. “I loved walking around, I loved the quilt show, it’s amazing to me the talent those people have.” See Festival, Page 5
Local organizations reach out to veterans Effort a part of National County Government Month BY KRISTIN BEDNARSKI Sun staff
Eastgate mall was a hub for veterans’ services April 2 as part of National County Government Month, and many organizations that offer services to veterans and military families set up shop to educate the public. “The national theme is strengthening veterans and their families,” Clermont County Commissioner Bob Proud said. “We wanted to do something to recognize and celebrate that.” Proud contacted the mall and several different organizations with a vision of creating a center of information to help support veterans and provide public awareness of organizations in the area. Whole In My Heart, The Marine Corps, The Thank You Foundation, Ohio Army National Guard, Workforce
One, The Yellow Ribbon Support Center, the Veterans Historic Project and other organizations all set up booths and had representatives on hand from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. The organizations offered a wide range of services including financial support, medical services, fund-raisers, recruiting information, support groups, appreciation programs and college and employment assistance. “Everything together is fantastic,” said Rudi Smith of Amelia, a veteran who stopped by the mall with her husband, Ben. “I got great information, they should do it more often.” Smith was one of the many veterans who stopped by the booth area to learn more about the local organizations. Many passersby also stopped to thank veterans and find out See Veterans, Page 5
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From left, Mike and Tim Malott of Eastgate speak to Sgt. Beightol of Anderson about the Marine Corps. The booth was one of many at Eastgate Mall April 2 providing services to military families.
Hikers brave the cold to conquer the Buckeye Trail 1,444 mile route connects 40 of Ohio’s counties BY KRISTIN BEDNARSKI Sun staff
Despite the unusually cold temperatures for the last day of March, three dedicated hikers pulled gear out of their cars, bundled up and prepared to complete the Batavia to Milford portion of the Buckeye Trail. The hikers, Bruce “Poppy” Purdy of Grove City, Richard Morgan of McArthur and Robert Leon of Elyria are dedicated. They have all completed almost half, or more than half, of the 1,444 mile Buckeye Trail that loops the state of Ohio and connects its four corners. “We'll be out for about three
days,” said Morgan about their hike. “We'll complete a good portion in this area today.” The trio hiked from Batavia to Milford March 31 where they dropped off Purdy's car. They drove to the park office in East Fork State Park and then hiked back to Batavia and spent April 1-2 at East Fork State Park. Both Purdy and Morgan are at about the halfway point, and Leon has completed close to threefourths of the Buckeye Trail. “I am just doing what I wanted to do when I was young,” said Morgan. “But work and life got in the way.” Morgan, Purdy and Leon all pursued hiking later in life. Leon retired and hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2004 and Purdy said he started hiking in 2008 and discovered the Buckeye Trail in 2009 with a Boy Scout group.
Morgan also said that hiking the trail was a way of pushing himself, and all three hikers agreed that health benefits were a major reason they pursued the trial. “I started for health,” Purdy said. “I took a physical test that said I was 72 years old. Now I am 42, and I feel like it.” All three men have been working toward completing the Buckeye Trail for over two years. The trail, which is the only long distance hiking trail in the state of Ohio, traverses over 40 of Ohio's 88 counties. Purdy said it is currently the longest loop trail until proven otherwise. Purdy, Morgan and Leon are all members of the Buckeye Trail Association, and became hiking buddies as a result. “The main purpose, other See Trail, Page 5
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Dedicated trail hikers, from left, Richard Morgan of McArthur, Bruce “Poppy” Purdy of Grove City, and Robert Leon of Elyria, traipse along the Batavia Township portion of the Buckeye Trail.
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April 16 1798: This month, the first Presbyterians arrive in Clermont County. 1808: Spring, Neville is laid out.
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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The Greater Milford Area Historical Society will host a Spring Fling Tea for girls and their dolls from 1 - 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at the Promont House Museum in Milford. The cost is $20 per guest. Our Spring Fling Tea will feature yummy tea treats, delicious ginger peach tea and a tour of the Promont House Museum. Please join us as we celebrate the customs and traditions of Spring! As an added bonus Preview Productions will be on-site to offer their special 18” doll spring creations for sale. For reservations call (513) 248-0324 or email info@milfordhistory.net .
tures 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. ❑❑❑
The Regular Monthly Board Meeting of the Clermont County Board of Elections has been rescheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, April 21. The Board will be conducting the Public Test for the May 3, 2011 Special Election at this meeting.
The 116th Williamsburg Alumni Association Dinner will be held Saturday, June 4 at the Williamsburg Middle/Senior High School, 500 South Fifth Street Williamsburg, Ohio. Deadline to make reservations is Wednesday, May 25. All reservations must be made in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. For information contact Charlene Speeg at: speeg_c@burgschools.org or by phone at (513) 724-5544 or visit the WHS web site at http://www.burgschools.org to download a registration form.
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The next meeting of the Bethel-Tate Tea Party will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12 in the Bethel-Tate Middle School cafeteria. Mayor J.T. Dick will speak on the subject of local government. For more information, call Kathy Freudenberger at (513) 734-1855 or check the web at teapartyclermont.org.
Dates have been set for the 2011 Clean and Green events. The Clean and Green Spring Litter Pickup will be held from 9 a.m. - noon Saturday, April 16. The Ohio River Sweep will be held from 9 a.m. - noon Saturday, June 18.
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The Annual Conservation Tree, Shrub, and Groundcover Sale will be held from 8:30 a.m. 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Pickup will be at the Clermont County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Clermont Soil & Water Conservation District; prepaid orders only. Download order form at clermontswcd.org. More information TBA. For updates, please visit our website at clermontswcd.org.RiverSweep 2011, Saturday April 30, 2011. More information TBA. For updates, please visit our website at clermontswcd.org.
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Pet First Aid training - Pet Frist Aid will be the topic of our next CART meeting/training from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. April 12 at Best Friends Pet Resort located at 11216 Gideon Lane, Cincinnati. This event is free and open to everyone. (You do not have to be a CART volunteer to attend.) If you are coming from work, feel free to brown bag your dinner and join us. ❑❑❑ The Clermont County Chess Club will be holding its annual club championship tournament on four consecutive Tuesdays: April 12, April 19, April 26, and May 3. The entry fee of $10 will be accepted on any Tuesday up until 7:30 p.m. April 12, which is the start of round one. Subsequent rounds will have a 7 p.m. start time. Clermont County Chess Club membership ($15) is required. Each game will have a two-hour time limit. The club championship will be held at the Withamsville Church of Christ, the club's regular meeting place. Richard Schmidt will be the tournament director. For more information visit www.clermontchess.com, call (513) 7523847 or email clermontchess@yahoo.com.
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The Mt. Carmel Garden Club will meet at noon Friday April 15 at the Union Township Civic Center on Aicholtz Road in the Eastgate area. We are having our small yearly auction of garden related items and plants. If interested - visitors or new members are welcome. For more information call May Gordon at (513) 984-9993.
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. There is no
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The Batavia Homemakers will meet at 10:30 a.m. April 13 at Faith United Methodist, 180 N. Fifth St., Batavia. Rita Heikenfeld will give the program about vegetables. Lunch will follow at My Brothers Restaurant. For more information call (513) 732-0656.
admission charge. The museums can also be visited by making an appointment. ❑❑❑ 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) 753-1389. ❑❑❑ 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. ❑❑❑ 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) 477-5708. ❑❑❑ 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. ❑❑❑ 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.
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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.
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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) 444-6908 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. ❑❑❑ 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) 7221970 or visit www.vva649.org.
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❑❑❑ 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.
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❑❑❑ 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 fea-
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BY DR. DAN MEAKIN Dog owners need to take heartworm disease seriously in Clermont County this summer. The disease is becoming increasingly widespread, and threatens any dogs which go outside. The worm that causes the devastating disease is carried from dog to dog by mosquitoes. Mild winters give us more mosquitoes and therefore greater likelihood of your dog getting bitten by a heartworm infected mosquito. The heartworm life-cycle enables your dog to become infected without ever seeing another
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worms, roundworms, and whipworms to name a few. Several of these parasites are zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted to humans. People get roundworm and hookworm infections through direct contact with the infected feces. This usually happens by chance ingestion of contaminated soil, sand or plant life. Hookworm larvae penetrate the skin. Children are more vulnerable to infection than adults. In some cases roundworm larvae may cause permanent nerve or eye damage, even blindness. Hookworm larvae can penetrate deeper tissues and cause more serious damage to the intestine and other organs. Heartworm infections are common in dogs not on preventative in Clermont County. For instance, this past week All Creatures Animal Hospital has diagnosed 3 cases of heartworm disease. For the proportionally small amount of money you put into prevention (about $4-6/month based on body weight), you can help assure your dog will be protected from the fatal parasite this summer. If your pet has not been tested for Heartworm disease in the past 9 months and is currently off heartworm prevention, All Creatures Animal Hospital will screen your pet for no charge during the month of April if you agree to buy 12 month supply heartworm preventative medicine. Call for an Appointment, (513) 797-7387 Dr. Dan Meakin is the owner of All Creatures Animal Hospital, 1894 Ohio Pike in Amelia. Call (513) 797-PETS.
Weigh your options carefully If you’re purchasing a new home or refinancing your existing one, you’ve got some mortgage-related decisions to consider. And since your mortgage may well be the biggest financial transaction you ever make — and one that can affect your longterm financial goals, such as retirement — you’ll want to weigh your options carefully. What types of choices might you face? Here are some of the most important ones: • Fixed or adjustable? With a fixed-rate mortgage, your payment will remain the same throughout the life of your loan. However, if interest rates drop significantly below your mortgage rate, you may then be paying too much for your loan and will have to go through the time, effort and expense of refinancing. With an adjustablerate mortgage (ARM), your initial rate is likely quite low, so you can afford a bigger mortgage. This could be an advantage if you know your income will be rising or you are confident you’ll sell your house within the next five years. However, your ARM payment and interest rate can rise substantially, even with caps in place, and these adjustments can affect your cash flow. So, before taking out an ARM, make sure you understand the terms involved and how they will affect you down the road. • 15-year or 30-year?
These aren’t the only mortgage lengths available, but they are among the most common. The advantage of a 15-year mortgage is that you’ll pay it off quicker and, in the process, potentially save thousands of dollars in interest. The disadvantage, of course, is that you’ll likely need to come up with much bigger monthly payments than if you took out a 30-year mortgage. And since your mortgage payments will be lower with a 30-year loan, you’ll have more money available each month to invest for the future. Over time, these extra investments can really add up. Suppose, for example, that you invested $100 a month to a tax-deferred vehicle, such as a traditional IRA, that earned a hypothetical 7% average annual return. After 30 years, you’d end up with a little more than $117,000, before you started paying taxes on withdrawals. But if your 30-year mortgage freed up enough cash for you to contribute $300 a month to that same IRA, earning that same 7% average annual return, you’d accumulate more than $350,000 after 30 years, before taxes. That’s a big difference — and the extra money could perk up your retirement lifestyle considerably. Keep in mind, of course, that these examples don’t reflect the performance of any available investments. Also, you will have to pay taxes when you start taking
withdrawals from a traditional IRA, and any withdrawals you make before you turn age 59? might be subject to a 10% penalty. • Larger or smaller down payment? The bigger your down payment, the smaller your monthly payments, and the more you may have available to invest each month. But if you go with a smaller down payment, you most likely will initially have more money available for other purposes, such as paying down debt or purchasing investments. You’ll have to compare the alternatives carefully. In fact, you’ll have to compare the options for each question we’ve looked at because mortgage issues have an emotional component as well as a financial one, and only you can make the decisions that fit your situation. So think about your choices today, as they can have a big impact on your life tomorrow.
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A Goshen couple arrived home from the grocery store April 4 to find their home fire damaged and many of their belongings destroyed. “We left at about 11 a.m., ran down to Owensville, stopped and got a pop and were going to visit our son,” said Richard Spurlock. Spurlock said he and his wife, Tracie, changed their minds about visiting their son and after grabbing some groceries the couple headed back home. When they arrived, they found fire crews surrounding their home and much of their bedroom destroyed by a fire. “I still don't even know if we lost all of our pictures,” Spurlock said. “I am more
worried about things I can't replace. I can replace the house.” Chief David Moulden of Wayne Township Fire Department said he didn't have exact times, but one of his firemen noticed the fire when he was on the way to a doctor’s appointment. Moulden said his crews were at the scene in about three minutes and had the fire extinguished before the Spurlocks arrived home. “What they think it is, is an air purifier that caught on fire in the bedroom,” Richard Spurlock said. “We woke up stuffed up, and I turned the air purifiers on and then we left.” The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, but Moulden said the fire appeared to have started in the front bedroom. Crews were able to contain the fire to that
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room and there was only heat and smoke damage through the rest of the house. Many of the couples belongings in the room were destroyed, however Moulden said most everything else can be salvaged. Moulden said extinguishing
Educational opportunities abound at the Grassy Run Rendezvous Laughter and smiles will be erupting from all over the community park in Williamsburg, Ohio. It’s time for the annual Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous school day program sign up. Teachers re invited to visit the largest outdoor Historical event held in the Tri-State area with your students – the Grassy Run Heritage
Rendezvous. On April 29 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. you and your students will step back in time to take part in a working pioneer encampment. While visiting, the children will stop at over 15 historical learning stations. Visit a Blacksmith, period music, first person orations, local historians, outdoor cooking demonstrations and
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Festival: Coming to Bethel May 7 Continued from page 1 Adams also said that they are still taking applications for artists, craftsmen and anyone who wants to be in the car or tractor show. Artists can sell their work at the festival and anyone interested can apply online. This year, BAM Fest will be held May 7. Adams said they will reschedule for the follow-
ing Saturday only if the weather is terrible. The festival is free to the public and several churches will have their parking lots available to guests. Adams said the raffle is the festival’s biggest fund-raiser. This year’s raffle items include a quilt, homemade afghans, a vintage guitar, cookware, a 20-gauge shotgun, a floral wreath and more.
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Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5. “The purpose (of BAM Fest) is really two fold,” Adams said. “The first is to support the local businesses, but the second reason is to inspire community unity. We want to encourage people to pull together and just have some good old fashioned family fun.”
the fire could not have gone better, and was glad his crew was able to contain the fire to one room. The Spurlocks did not have any pets and said they have a place to stay for the time being.
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Trail Continued from page 1 than personal,” Purdy said about hiking the trail, “Is our association does trail maintenance. Saturday we are meeting up with a group of people to clean up some of the winter damage.” Other than maintenance, the volunteer-only association provides trail maps and information, hosts events and works to both preserve existing trails and create new trails. Purdy also said the trail gives hikers a taste of Ohio's history. The trail features caves, gorges, national parks, valleys and other landmarks. “Plus, what better way to see your country than by hiking it.” Leon said.
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Continued from page 1 how they could help. One booth that saw a lot of traffic was The Yellow Ribbon Support Center, a non profit organization that is known for sending items to service men and women. Erica Huff of New Richmond staffed the center’s booth and said they were handing out Ziploc bags for people to fill with items for the troops. “We want to make awareness so people don’t forget guys and girls are still over there,” Huff said about being at the event. “We try to send them a little piece of home.” Huff said a lot of visitors were unaware of what the organization did, but were interested in helping. George Kinnaird, who helped man the booth for the Vietnam Veterans of America, Clermont County, saw a similar phenomenon. “I see a lot of people getting information,” Kinnaird said. “They (veterans) come home and fall through the cracks. Maybe this will help them.” Kinnaird’s organization is one of the many that offers support to veterans, specifically Vietnam veterans. The chapter meets the second Thursday of every month and aids those who served. Across the way from Kinnaird’s booth, SSgt. Jacob of Eastgate and Sgt. Beightol of Anderson represented the Marine Corps and spoke to several people about enlisting. “I didn’t know about it,” Mike Malott of Eastgate said about the event after visiting the Marines booth. “But I saw it and took the opportunity to get some information.” Malott’s son Tim is interested in enlisting, and Tim said it was good to talk to the Marines face-to-face. Sgt. Beightol, who was stationed in Iraq in 2006 and 2007, said he was glad to get the Marine Corps in the public eye, and not only for recruiting purposes. Sgt. Beightol said many people stopped by to thank him for his service. “It makes me feel proud that what I am doing is right.” Sgt. Beightol said. Looking around at the collection of organizations all
dedicated to serving local veterans and their families, Commissioner Proud said the county is very blessed. “In Clermont County we are so patriotic,” Proud said. “Our support today for our troops and families is unparalleled.” Proud was pleased with the turnout for the event and said it was a tremendous success.
He hopes to have a similar event later this year and thanked the Eastgate Mall for hosting. To continue National County Government Month, Proud said Commissioners will be honoring veterans and organizations will be having presentations at regular sessions.
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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, call Doug Foote, New Richmond athletic director, at (513) 5533191 (extension 10003). Batavia Cheerleader Camp A cheerleader ca mp will take place at Batavia High School, June 20-23, with the time each day being 5:50 8:30 p. m. for grades seven through 12 and 7 - 8:30 p. m. for grades one through six. The cost is $75 per person grades seven through 12 and $40 per person for grades one through six. The instructors will be Northern Kentucky University cheerleaders. For more information, call, after 2:20 p. m., Kathy Bernard, Batavia chee rleader coach, (513) 317-1388 or email KBERNARD@ROADRUNNER.COM. Heartland Wrestling
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OHSAA registration. To register or for more information, call Tim Engel (513) 235-2470. Public Address Announcer Clinics Princeton High School will be the site of a clinic for those who want to learn about public address announcing. The clinic will be from 9 a. m. - 12 p. m. where Tom Kinder, the announcer for the Cincinnati Bengals, will host the clinic. The clinic is sponsored by the National Association of Sports Public Address Announcers (NASPAA), the professional association for sports public address announcers. It is for public address announcers of junior high school, middle school, senior high school, college, and youth football. The Ohio High School Athletic Association is sponsoring two scholarships to the clinic and it will pay the registration fees of the first two adults to register who bring with them a high school student announcer. The clinics will address the announcer’s role, announcing expectations, Do’s and Don’ts of announcing football, how to handle emergency situations, a s well as scripting and working with a spotter. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in voice training and announcing exercises. A football official will review new rule changes, officials’ hand signals, and ways that officials and announcers can work better together. “Sports public address announcers should enhance the spectators enjoyment of the game without inserting themselves,” said Brad Rumble , NASPAA Executive Director.. To register or for more information, contact www.naspaa.net. Amelia High School Class of 1966 Reunion The Amelia High School class of 1966 is planning its 45-year reunion that will take place at the Mariemont Inn. In order to secure the facility, reservations must be made as soon as possible. The cost is $45 per person and payments can be made to Linda Schneider Ruark, 6564 Sherman Ave., Cincinnati, O. 45230 or Pat Young Stinchcomb, 7128 Iron Kettle Dr., Hamilton, Ohio 45011. For more information, contact Brenda Totten at Tottman2@gmail.com or call (513) 300-7352. 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 practi ce to annually be the first Monday of August and that regular season competition be permitted to begin four days after the start of 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. East Fork and Stonelick Lake State parks Seasonal Fishing Tournaments and other events For a calendar of events or more details, call (513) 5755556. For camping reservations or other camping information, call (513) 625-6593 (Stonelick Lake) or (513) 7246521 (East Fork). For more details, maps, and other brochures for East Fork State Park and Stonelick Lake State Park, call (513) 7344323 or e-mail
East.Fork.Parks@dnr.state.oh. us. Zumba Classes Schedule Zumba, a Latin dance, is being taught at the Clough United Methodist Church, 20 10 Wolfangle Rd., Anderson Township, 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. Classes are also taking place at Nothin’ But Net athletic complex, 4343 Mount Carmel-Tobasco Rd. They will take place on Thursdays beginning at 6:30 p. m. Classes are $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 halls of fame. Each class is $5. For more information call Susan (513) 379-4900 or email dancezumba@gmail.com. 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, (513) 5752208 or at trout_m@milfordschools.org. Nominations and forms can be found online at www.milfordathletics.org. For more information, contact Trout. Clermont Northeastern and Owensville High School Seeks 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 (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) 724-2211 extension 318. State Football Championships The Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors has approved Stark County and Columbus as the sites of upcoming state championship football games. Stark County (Canton, Fawcett Stadium, and Massillon, Paul Brown Stadium) will be the site for the 2012 and 2013 championship games and Columbus, Ohio Stadium on th e campus of Ohio State University, will be the site for the 2014 and 2015 championship finals. The dates will be Nov. 30Dec. 1, 2012, Dec. 6-7, 2013, Dec. 5-6, 2014, and Dec. 4-5, 2015. A Message From The Commissioner of the Ohio High School Athletic Association The following article was written by Daniel Ross, Ph.D., Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Commissioner in the Fall 2010 OHSAA Magazine. “I vividly remember a conversation I had with a high school soccer coach from Northeast Ohio this past sum-
mer on the topic of non-school teams. He made a statement that left a big imrpession 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 inito while playing club s occer,” 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, coach es and parents. It is something that our staff here at the OHSAA discusses on a regular basis because, in some cases, non-school teams threaten what interscholastic sports are all about. “Do I consider all nonschool teams rogue? Of course not, and I don’t have any problems with youngsters wanting to improve their skills to the highest level possible, But far too many non-school teams just focus on playing an incredible amount of games and winning above all else. “Many non-school coaches make unrealistic promises of a rosy future that often don’t pan out. They tell student-athletes and their parents that the only way they will get exposure to earn a college scholarship is to play for their ‘elite’ team. I not only find that very hard to believe, but when I hear about the costs and fees associated with non-sch ool teams I don’t believe it’s very hard to see who is really ‘profiting’ from the exposure. “In addition, non-school teams are a part of the unfortunate trend today that is seeing young people specialize in just one sport. Just as a wellbalanced diet is key to nutritional health, playing several sports has proven to be more beneficial to a young person’s overall growth and development that just pla ying one sport, where the same motions day after day led to over-use of certain muscles and injury. “It is my sincere desire the the families and communities in Ohio will see the benefits of school sports above any other kind to youth sports. The philosophy of educational athletics, which the OHSAA places above all else, is what will produce tomorrow’s good citizens and community leaders, not playing eigh t games in a weekend or 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.” OHSAA Explains Importance of High School Sports The following was published in an 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, devel op 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 t eammates, as members of the community, - not just their best as athletes. “In interscholastic athletics, we win if we develop winners. However, we lose if all we care about is winning.”
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Wildlife officials have confirmed the first case of Whitenose Syndrome in bats hibernating in an abandoned mine on the Wayne National Forest in Lawrence County. White-nose syndrome was first detected in New York State in 2006 and has killed more than a million cavehibernating bats in the eastern North America. Since its initial discovery, white-nose has been confirmed in 15 states and two Canadian provinces; it is suspected to occur in two additional states. White-nose is associated with a newly identified fungus called Geomyces destructans. The disease got its name from how the fungus appears and grows into white tufts on the muzzles of infected bats. Biologists believe the main method of transfer of the disease is bat-to-bat transmission. It’s also believed that humans can transport the fungal spores on their shoes, clothes, and other gear from contaminated sites to new sites.
White-nose syndrome does not affect human health, in part because the fungus requires temperatures cooler than the human body to survive. During February and March of 2011, state and federal biologists surveyed mines located in Ohio to assess bat populations and conduct surveillance for white-nose syndrome. Biologists documented over 1,300 bats hibernating at the Lawrence County mine, of which 69 percent were little brown bats, 21 percent were Indiana bats (state and federally endangered), 10 percent were tri-colored bats, and there were smaller numbers of big brown bats and northern bats. Dr. Kevin Keel at the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study in Athens, Georgia evaluated samples collected in the mine. Histopathology confirmed observations and the presence of the disease. The mine site is gated and protected from public access. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
Division of Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Forest Service have taken proactive steps in anticipation of WNS. For instance, the Wayne National Forest instituted a comprehensive mine closure order on Forest Service property in 2010, conducted bat population monitoring, engaged in heightened whitenose syndrome surveillance measures, and has proposed little brown, northern, and tricolor bats for sensitive-species listing within the federal forest. State and federal agencies will continue to monitor Ohio’s bat population, conduct disease surveillance for the syndrome, and implement management strategies to reduce the spread of the disease where applicable. The numbers of bat deaths nationwide associated with the white-nose syndrome are unprecedented in recent history. The fast rate at which white-nose syndrome spread across eastern North America, the high rate of mortality, and the previously unknown fun-
gal pathogen have made this a challenging disease event. Scientists are actively evaluating the bat species that are most at risk, surveying caves for the presence of the susceptible bats and the disease, and developing strategies for disease management. Bats play an important role in the ecosystem, serving as a top predator for night-flying insects including mosquitoes, beetles, moths, and other human, agricultural and forest pests. People can help slow the spread of white-nose and reduce disturbance to bats by staying out of caves and mines. Ohioans who observe more than six dead bats or large numbers of bats flying outside in the winter (less than 40°F), especially near a cave or mine where bats are known to hibernate, should report those observations to the ODNR Division of Wildlife at wildinfo@dnr.state.oh.us, or 1-800-WILDLIFE (9453543). Utilize the same precautions when dealing with any wild animal, avoid touching
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303 - HOUSES FOR RENT 3BR, 1BA on Lake Lorelei, $800/mo. plus deposit, pets extra, serious inquiries only, call 513-875-3459.
307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 10FTX50FT 2BR, 1ba on shaded lot, all electric in Felicity Lot #16, $385/mo. w/like deposit. One pet only w/deposit. Call 513-876-3282.
308 - OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT APPROX. 1,000SQ. ft. commercial building on 125 in Bethel, half bath, $550/mo. plus utilities. 513-724-5104. UPTOWN BUILDING, prime location, 2000sq. ft., great for retail or office space. Call 937-205-1678 for details.
310 - WANTED TO RENT MATURE COUPLE seeking rural farmhouse w/outbuildings. Barn/garage, shed/workshop, garden/pond a plus. Room for dogs, cats, chickens. Can do maintenance/repair/livestock care. 812-725-3039 or 812-364-1981. Jbow224@aol.com
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
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2-3 YR old goats; Purebred Nubian Does w/Nubian Doelings at side. 2 yr old Doe Bred to Freshen in June. Yearling Doe open, born June 11, 2006. Call after 5pm for prices. Interested calls only, please. Call 937-764-1260.
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403 - MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 28X52 DOUBLEWIDE, 4br, 1.5ba, kitchen, dining room, living room, utility, front awning, excellent condition, $11,000 OBO. 513-575-1114 MILFORD, OHIO 2004 Fairmont Mobile Home for Sale 2br, 2ba, washer/dryer, a/c, very clean, like new. 55 or older
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405 - LOTS & ACREAGE 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.
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499 - LAWN & GARDEN SIMPLICITY 9518 Lawn Tractor, 3/cylinder diesel, 4WD, Cat. 1 3pt. hitch, PTO, 54” mower deck, recent engine overhaul. $2500. No calls after 9pm. 513-724-2665.
504 - BUSINESS SERVICES AMERICAN WATER Proofing Provide all basic water proofing needs Interior & Exterior Free Estimates & low rates! Call: Kyle Wagner 513-722-6842 SIMON’S LANDSCAPING leaf removal, curbside leaf pick-up, free estimates. 513-235-4146. THIS SPOT IS JUST FOR YOU! CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD FOR AS LITTLE AS $9.50 FOR 20 WORDS OR LESS!
BE DIVINE WITH SPARKLE & SHINE HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE! I am pleased to announce that Sparkle & Shine is welcoming new customers in the Clermont County area for house & business cleaning needs! We offer a variety of cleaning package deals to meet your financial budget & a flexible schedule too. Holidays will soon be here & everyone needs that extra helping hand to make their house sparkle & shine before guests arrive! Call today to schedule your free consultation to find the right deal for you & ask for Dee! 513-923-7875 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. “SPARKLE & Shine Clean Team will make your house sparkle & shine. We are located in Amelia, OH and we have GREAT RATES! 513-752-0065, ask for Heather.
508 - ENTERTAINMENT PROFESSIONAL DJ 22 years experience **Bridal Special** Call 513-732-1664
509 - ELDER CARE I WILL care for the elderly in your home. Personal care, light house cleaning, cooking, etc. Flexible hours, great references, 20+ years experience. Call 513-638-0562.
611 - WANTED TO BUY INDIAN ARTIFACTS, old indian beadwork, Navajo rugs, antique knives, swords, old guns and estates. One call, buys it all 937-695-0755 evenings. TOP DOLLAR PAID!! Furniture-AntiquesAppliances-Gold-SilverCoins-Toys-DVDsRecords-Games-SystemsHousehold-Collectibles”Almost Anything” 937-378-1819 513-348-5870
4-H SHOW quality, Wethers & Does, born Jan. 2011. Call 937-217-0733. FOR SALE - Pigs for 4-H & FFA Projects. 937-695-0199.
DIRECT CARE SERVICE SUPPORT PERSONNEL 2nd & 3rd SHIFT Full Time Positions Excellent salary/Health Insurance Seeking individuals to Assist Mentally Challenged Persons in Daily Living Skills, Community Activities, Social Skills, Work & Health / Safety Skills H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. required
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615 - MISC. FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL WHITE Maggie Sottero wedding gown, size 8, never worn, $800 OBO Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:
937-515-2692 FORD PARTS, motors, transmission. For sale, lumber from 1830’s home, oak, all parts. 937-289-1040. POST & Beam Kit, 14ft.x16ft. Oak included frame, rafters, braces, etc. 6” thick wall over 9ft. high to top plate. Would make a fine shop, room, garage, etc. Other oak available 2”x8” tongue & groove pine flooring. Call 937-289-1040.
700 - PERSONALS ANY 7TH or 8th grade girls interested in playing summer basketball, please contact Dwayne Mack @ 513-205-5434.
701 - LOST AND FOUND SLEDGE HAMMER found on Bethel-New Richmond Rd. Identify by description, call Dobbins Nursing Home 513-553-4139.
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801 - MARINE 1995 SUNBIRD Stinger, 17’ 3”, OMC Cobra, I/O, 150HP, open bow, good running condition, $5300. 513-535-0520. 2001 BASS Boat, Monarch 16’8” w/easy load trailer, 75HP Mercury outboard, excellent condition, garage kept, fully equipped, $8,995. 513-752-0798 or 513-543-0015, ask for Randy.
807 - TRUCKS FOR SALE 2003 GMC 3500 1-ton 12’ stake body, $5000. Call 513-616-3319.
808 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1930’S-PRESENT
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From the office of Linda L. Fraley, Clermont County Auditor, for the week ending March 4, 2011. BATAVIA Morequity, Inc. to Tristate Holdings, LLC, 1811 Chapel Woods Dr., Batavia, OH 45103, 0.5070 acre, $85,000. Tristate Holdings, LLC to Doyle Custom Construction, Inc., 1811 Chapel Woods Dr., Batavia, OH 45103, 0.5070 acre, $89,900. GOSHEN Ernest Alder, Trust to Tristate Holdings, LLC, 1900 George Street, Goshen, OH 45122, 0.2160 acre, $30,000. Tristate Holdings, LLC to Nathan Melzer, 1900 George Street, Goshen, OH 45122, 0.2160 acre, $39,900. Joann Johnson to Rebecca Cunningham, 2032 Woodville Pike, Goshen, OH 45122, $110,000. Ivan & Lidiya Mikhalyuk to John Lake, 6335 Telford Farm Lane, Goshen, OH 45122, 3.9605 acres, $360,000. NVR Inc. to Brittany Kuderer, et al, 6029 Marsh Lane, Loveland, OH 45140, 0.1230 acre, $103,635. Barry Rasnick & Sheri Rasnick to Ruth Roehm, 5206 Woodtop Dr., Loveland, OH 45140, $120,000. JACKSON
Warren & Prudence Wick to Patricia Taplick, 3065 Clemons Lane, Batavia, OH 45103, 5.0110 acres, $243,000. MIAMI Conrad Meadows, LLC to NVR, Inc., 5625 Wittmer Meadows Dr., Milford, OH 45150, 0.2940 acre, $44,400. John-David Ross Young, Trustee to Michael Manford, 1114 Raintree Dr., Milford, OH 45150, 0.4600 acre, $157,100. Stephen Westerkamp to RAC Closing Services, LLC, 1135 Fox RunRd., Milford, OH 45150, $128,750. RAC Closing Services, LLC to Jennifer Russell, 1135 Fox Run Rd., Milford, OH 45150, $132,000. Steven & Christine Schrader to John & Robin Herbon, 6656 Miami Trails Dr, Loveland, OH 45140, $315,000. Oak Vista Properties, LLC to Timothy Lightning & Denise Krebs, 1525 Summit Ridge Dr., Loveland, OH 45140, 0.2710 acre, $140,000. Dustin & Sina Jensen, Trustees to Mikel & Mary Hawkins, 955 Palomar Dr., Loveland, OH 45140, 0.3440 acre, $288,000. Paul Thompson to Laurie Benedum & Sarah Amyotte,
6306 Councilridge Ct., Loveland, OH 45140, 0.4600 acre, $250,000. Federal National Mortgage Assoc. to James & Sharon Hull, Trustees, 6413 Pheasant Run Rd., Loveland, OH 45140, 1.5400 acres, $160,000. PNC Mortgage to William & Molly Zeek, 1044 Bridle Path, Loveland, OH 45140, 0.4590 acre, $161,000. Frederick & Melvie Knopf to Corey & Kelly Knopf, 6187 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, Milford, OH 45150, 0.9800 acre, $110,000. Walter Lindley, Trustee to Richard & Kathryn Miller, 1105 Glen Echo Lane, Milford, OH 45150, 0.5570 acre, $260,000. MONROE Clemma Chaney to Robert & Lindsey Ringhand, 1852 Lindale Nicholsville Rd., New Richmond, OH 45157, 29.4140 acres, $217,500. OHIO Fifth Third Mortgage Co. to Melissa & Daniel Stokes, 1849 E. Concord Rd., Amelia, OH 45102, 1.0040 acre, $55,000. PIERCE Daniels Holdings, Inc. to First Financial Collateral, Inc., Old Course Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45245, 0.4090 acre,
$30,000. Fischer Single Family Homes II, LLC to Lowell Breving, 1052 Logan Landing, Cincinnati, OH 45245, 0.2006 acre, $199,900. STONELICK Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Trustee to Clifford Riley, 5992 Goshen Rd., Goshen, OH 45122, $40,119. TATE Leon & Geraldine Burch to William & Jerrie Browne, 2575 Oak Corner Rd., Hamersville, OH 45130, 2.1880 acres, $128,000. Brenda Monoskie to Robert Glazer, 321 Brown St., Bethel, OH 45106, 0.6690 acre, $38,500. UNION NVR, Inc. to Joseph & Jamie Schutte, 983 Shephard Woods Ct., Batavia, OH 45103, 0.3280 acre, $155,075. NVR, Inc. to Holly Harvey, 987 Shephard Woods Ct., Batavia, OH 45103, 0.4010 acre, $182,915. Beechwood Partners to Drees Premier Homes, Inc., Lot 683 Polo Fields Sub., 0.4610 acre, $60,000. David Wolfensperger, et al to Duane & Sandra Wilson, 1009 Shepherds Glen Lane, Batavia, OH 45103, 1.6440 acre, $140,000.
Jared & Patricia Cameron to Ma Cristina Escober, 4976 Concord Glen Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45244, $205,000. PNC Bank, NA to Linda Smith, 4584 Muirvalley Ct., Batavia, OH 45103, $65,100. Household Realty Corp. to Edward Erras, 4473 Hall St., Cincinnati, OH 45244, $50,000. Bruce Blum & Bobbi Blum McFadden, Successor CoTrustees to Janice Coleman, 3892 Arbor Green Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45255, $219,000. Federal National Mortgage Assoc. to Daniel & Amy Brinkman, 627 Polo Woods Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45244, 0.9520 acre, $264,000. Steven Ferdelman to Christopher & Stephanie Honkonen, 4239 Hidden Creek Ct., Batavia, OH 45103, 0.2460 acre, $175,000. US Bank, NA as Trustee to Luke & Heather Smith, 911 Baccarat Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45245, 0.4660 acre, $163,000. Douglas Brown, et al to Kessiah & Robert Corbett, III, 467 Vancover Ct., Cincinnati, OH 45244, $74,995. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Richard & Betty Strauss, 4561 Elmont Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45245,
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TINDLE AUCTION April 23, 2011 - Begins @ 10:00am Directions: 2601 St. Rt. 131, Batavia, Ohio 45103, 1 mile West of Newtonsville on St. Rt. 131 Tractors & Misc Equip: 1964, 165 Massey Ferguson, diesel tractor; 1965 IH 444 gas tractor w/new paint; Front loader w/bucket; Int. 200 ground driven manure spreader; Dearborn 14” 2 bottom plow; Minn. Molene disc; 6’ bush hog; 5’ grader blade 3pt; 5’ tiller 3pt.;spike harrow. Hay Equip: Hay Elev; Hay wagons 16’ & 14’; 9’ Hay rake; New Idea 12’ seeder spreader; 710 Pequea hay teader; 272 New Idea cutter conditioner; 268 New Holland Sq. Bailer; & more. Misc. Equip. & Tools; 60 gal.7 hp 240v single phase, air compressor; 250,000 BTU prop heater; Craftsman riding mower 19.5hp 42” cut; scaffolding; reese hitch; yard trailers & wheel barrows; 270 Hobart welder/gen. on wheels; portable concrete mixer; tandem trailer (needs floor) & still adding items so see www.auctionzip.com user #7414, for pic’s Auctioneers Note: After residing in the same place & running a successful hay operation for 18+years, Bob & Beverly Tindle, are down sizing, due to health reasons. All of this equip is in good operating cond., was used last season & has been kept under roof. They have ask Lewis Auctioneering to offer at public auction all of the above listed items as well as anything else they add, between now & auction day. Terms: NO BUYERS PREMIUM. Cash or Check w/ photo ID, Everything is sold as is where is.
$76,000. WASHINGTON Federal National Mortgage Assoc. to Debby Workman, 2120 Ginn Rd., New Richmond, OH 45157, 1.3800 acre, $12,500. WAYNE Donnie & Teresa Witt to Richard Roth, II, 2633 Lake Pine Dr., Goshen, OH 45122, 5.000 acres, $186,250. FELICITY VILLAGE Jennifer Diesel-Menkhaus to David & Diana Diesel, 223 West Street, Felicity, OH 45120, 0.0970 acre, $85,936.02. Taulbee Investments, Inc. to Virgil & Susanna Lynch, 416 Walnut Street, Felicity, OH 45120, 0.1970 acre, $42,000. NEW RICHMOND VILLAGE Gerald Patton to Jennifer Berry & Ralph Case, Old US Route 52, Lot #151, New Richmond, OH 45157, 0.0600 acre, $4,000. Joseph & Gwendlyn Gilpin to Timothy & Teresa DuFau, George St., New Richmond, OH 45157, 0.1680 acre, $12,000. James & Joan Kowalski to Esther & Norbert Overbeck, 234 Compass Ct., New Richmond, OH 45157, 0.6020 acre,
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Located off St. Rt. 50 on Bucktown Rd., 13 miles East of Milford
2115 St. Rt. 131 Between Day Heights and Newtonsville
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513-625-9441 5552 Bucktown Rd. 13 miles east of Milford off St. Rt. 50
513-625-5100 2115 St. Rt. 131 Between Day Heights and Newtonsville
• Door prizes • Free refreshments & food • 30 greenhouses filled with perennials, vegetables flowers and herbs • Come see our Ertl Farm Toys
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★ Bucktown Road
Open All Year Round 7 Days a Week We Have 30 Greenhouses Filled with bedding plants and shrubs HUGE 9000 sq. ft. GREENHOUSE at Rt. 131 location
For experienced gardeners, good compost is worth its weight in gold. There’s nothing healthier for your plants than rich black compost, but for most gardeners the only way to get compost is to buy it. We sell amazing amounts of compost and soils in our garden center, evidence that many gardeners aren’t making their own. You already know how good compost is for your garden, but how can you have an unlimited free supply of it without a lot of hard work? We’ve seen all kinds of expensive gadgets for making compost, from rolling “drums” to plastic boxes, to tubs you bury underground. Even if they actually work, these toys will never generate enough compost for serious landscaping. The thing they do best is separate you from your hardearned money. It’s possible to complicate the subject of compost so much that you’d need a biology degree to make sense of it. Whole books have been written about it, and fancy research on the topic is readily available. I don’t pretend to be a compost expert; much of what I know about compost I learned by watching my Oma. Compost is simply well-rotted organic material. Dead plants, leaves, wood, grass clippings, even kitchen waste can become compost if it’s simply mixed with air and allowed to rot. These materials are available in abundance all around you, and the only other thing you really need to make terrific compost is time. My Oma didn’t have any more time than you do, so she made compost with the least effort possible. Next to her vegetable garden she made a three-sided box with old cinder blocks (railroad ties work great, too). Anytime she had any kind of clippings, cuttings, peelings, garbage, dead plants, used potting soil or other yard waste she just added it to the pile inside the
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The secret to effortless composting is to have two bins, not one. (Illustration by Marjorie Boehme)
box. Sometimes the box would be completely full, but over time it would settle and she would add more. Every spring she spread the rotten stuff on her garden and tilled it in. She mulched her vegetables using rotten stuff from the box, to keep down the weeds. Any time she planted anything in the yard she’d raid the pile, mixing the compost in as she planted. Not scientific, but I can testify that she had the most gorgeous black fluffy garden soil I’ve ever seen, and she grew terrific vegetables. When Marjorie and I bought our first house and we wanted to landscape, there was no compost, only gooey clay soil. I built a compost bin like Oma’s but with some low-tech enhancements. I set it into a bank so I could dump my wheelbarrow into it from the uphill side, and I built a second box right next to it. Since I was impatient, I forked the pile from one box to the other a few times, turning it over, to speed up the process. Mixing compost with air really speeds up composting. After a few years we had all the compost we needed, so I stopped turning the piles. I just switched each year from one box to the other, so I wasn’t adding fresh stuff on top of the old pile. Once the older com-
post was used up, I would switch sides. Now, compost experts will find many faults with my method. The most important is that, without carefully managing the temperature of the pile, we didn’t sterilize all the compost evenly. It would be possible for weed seeds, insect eggs and possibly plant diseases to survive and get spread around. In theory, bagged compost you buy is sterile, and if that’s what you want my method isn’t for you. I think the perfect can be the enemy of the merely good; plentiful free compost beats skimpy expensive compost you have to haul home in bags. The important thing is to start right away, and to never again throw away (or worse yet, burn) any kind of yard waste. With luck, your neatnik friends will bring all their yard waste to you and help you build your pile. You can pay them back with onepound tomatoes from your garden… Steve Boehme is the owner of GoodSeed Nursery & Landscape, located on Old State Route 32 three miles west of Peebles. More information is available online atwww.goodseedfarm.com or call (937) 587-7021.
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