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Plane crashes through fence at Clermont airport No one injured in crash cause by engine failure Sun staff
One of the Tri-State Warbird Museum’s recently restored airplanes was involved in a plane crash Dec. 8 at the Clermont County Airport. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is still investigating the crash that occurred at approximately 3:25 p.m. Paul Redlich, 50, of Amelia, was piloting the 1943 Curtis P-40M single engine war plane, when the plane experienced engine failure. Redlich was able to land the plane but was unable to come to a stop before the end of the runway. The plane went off the end of the runway and crashed though a chain-link fence. It came to a stop on Taylor Road, south of the airport. No one was injured in the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration was contacted and responded to the scene. Redlich, who is the president of the Tri-State Warbird Museum, was taking the
plane out for a test flight at the time, according to Jim Lucas of the War Bird Museum. “It had less than 15 flight hours,” Lucas said. “We were all shocked the engine went out as quickly as it did.” Lucas said they were thankful because the accident could have been much worse, especially if Redlich had not been close to the airport. Lucas said he was about five miles out and was flying at about 6,500 feet when the plane experienced engine failure. “The oil pressure dropped and the engine blew up,” Lucas said. “Once that happened he made an emergency landing. The fence at the end of the runway stopped the plane.” Lucas said the crash was heartbreaking, especially because it took more than three years and a little more than $1 million to restore the war plane. According to the museum’s website, the plane was one of the first American fighter aircraft to be mass-produced at
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Officials investigate a plane crash at Clermont County Airport Dec. 8, where engine failure to a 1943 Curtis P40M single engine war plane forced an emergency landing that sent the plane through a fence and onto Taylor Road in Batavia. No one was injured in the incident.
the beginning of World War II. And while it was made obsolete by advances in fighter design, it was used in the
early stages of World War II by the U.S. Army, Royal, Royal New Zealand, French and Soviet air forces.
Lucas said the wings and the engine of the plane were damaged in the accident but the plane can be repaired. He
said it will probably take another year to repair the plane. The crash remains under
A River Village Christmas held Small-town festivities appealed to many residents BY KRISTIN BEDNARSKI Sun staff
Rex Parsons, Batavia Township administrator, introduces Audrey Bolte, Miss Ohio USA, who is from Batavia, at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Bolte spoke with children and parents about growing up in the area.
Township holds annual tree lighting festivities BY KRISTIN BEDNARSKI Sun staff
Batavia Township Community Center was packed with residents Dec. 6 all welcoming the holiday season during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
“I thought it was a great event,” Administrator Rex Parsons said. The ceremony featured an appearance from Audrey Bolte, Miss Ohio USA, who lives in Batavia, Christmas carols led by Batavia See Batavia, Page 5
The village of New Richmond transformed into a town full of festivities Dec. 9 and 10 during A River Village Christmas. Residents came from across the county to enjoy activities, shopping, dining and entertainment both Friday night and all day Saturday. “I thought it was a nice event,” New Richmond Mayor Ramona Carr said. Friday night featured a tree lighting ceremony, carriage rides, carolers, a student art show, live nativity scene and more. Saturday featured the arrival of Santa, the Santa Paws Pet Parade, hay wagon history tours, craft vendors, a train display and more. “I think it went well,” Linda Shuck, a volunteer from Historic New Richmond, said about the event. “We had a nice collection of people for the Santa Paws Pet Parade and
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the community parade. More the 50 craft vendors came to the village and I think that went well.” A River Village Christmas has become a tradition for many people in the county over the years. It is organized by New Richmond Riverfest’s Christmas committee. Gary Skeene, village coun-
cilman and a member of the Christmas committee, took on the role of Santa during the event this year. “I thought it was a worthwhile event,” Skeene said. “Being Santa, it surprised me how excited kids got. They just mobbed us!” Skeene made an appearance Friday, and led the Santa Paws
Pet Parade on Saturday. Despite the colder temperatures, dozens of pet owners came out to participate in the pet parade with their dogs, and other animals, in tow. “It’s fun to do,” Janelle Reynolds, who brought her dogs Tank and Maddie from See Santa, Page 4
Beauty Spot This week’s Beauty Spot was submitted by Larry Eskew, of Bethel. The Clermont County Beauty Spot is one of a series of weekly pictures published from nominations from our readers. If you know of a spot, public or secret, in the county you think is without compare, tell our photographer where it is located by calling (513) 732-2511, Ext. 119, or email a photograph of that special someplace to clermontsun@fuse.net.
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You can’t predict how long you’ll live. Nonetheless, you still need to consider longevity as a key factor in creating, and following, a long-term investment strategy. And your projected lifespan may be longer than you had thought. Men who turned 65 in 2010 can expect to live another 18.6 years, while women who reached 65 that same year can anticipate another 20.7 years, according to the 2011 Social Security Trustees Report. And these figures are just averages; depending on your health and family history of longevity, you could well spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. Possibly because people are now realizing they may have to support themselves for far longer than earlier generations did, they seem to be growing increasingly concerned about running out of money in their later years. In fact, in a poll of people
ages 44 to 75, sponsored by Allianz Life Insurance, 61 percent said they fear depleting their assets more than they fear dying. So, if you’re concerned about outliving your resources — or if you think that you may become one of those people — what steps should you take, both now and during your retirement? Here are a few ideas: • Keep investing. Put away as much money as you can afford for your retirement. Take advantage of taxdeferred accounts, such as your 401(k) and traditional IRA, or tax-free accounts, such as a Roth IRA. (Roth IRA earnings are tax-free provided you’ve had your account at least five years and you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re at least 59-1/2.) And keep investing, year in and year out, despite the inevitable market volatility you’ll encounter along the way.
• Re-assess your retirement age. If you enjoy your work, you might consider staying at your job a few years later than originally intended. Those extra years of income, not to mention extra contributions to your 401(k) and potentially bigger Social Security payouts, can make a big difference to your retirement lifestyle. • Delay taking Social Security. As the laws now stand, you can start taking Social Security as young as 62, but your monthly checks will be bigger when you reach your “full” retirement age. You’ll get your biggest monthly Social Security checks if you wait until age 70, when they “max out,” but many people feel that waiting that long may not be worth it, when weighing the lost years of any payments against the unknown variable of life expectancy.
• Calculate your “withdrawal rate.” Once you retire, it’s essential that you know how much can withdraw each year from your investments without running out of money. Your withdrawal rate depends on a variety of factors, including your age, size of portfolio, risk tolerance and retirement lifestyle. A financial professional can help you calculate your initial withdrawal rate and adjust it as time goes on. The possibility of outliving your resources is not a pleasant thought. But by taking the steps described above, as well as others, you can go a long way toward taking the fear out of longevity, leaving you free to fully enjoy an active retirement. Article submitted by S. Christian Wilks, an Investment Representative with Edward Jones, Milford.
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from the attacker who fled the scene. The victim then went to her neighbor’s house for assistance. She suffered cuts and bruises in the attack and was treated at Anderson Mercy Hospital, and then transferred to University Hospital for further evaluation. She was kept overnight and released the next day. Based upon evidence collected at the scene, follow up, and interviews Clermont County Sheriff’s Investigators identified the
Turkish national who is the U.S. on a VISA. He has been Erdal Ozevin charged with Aggravated Burglary and Kidnapping, felonies of the 1st degree. Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of the subject should contact the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office at (513) 7327510.
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Batavia: Annual Christmas celebration held Continued from page 1 Elementary School students, a visit from Santa, refreshments and an opportunity to help decorate the community center Christmas tree. Audrey Bolte, who was crowned Miss Ohio in October, spoke to children and their parents at the event about growing up in Batavia Township and attending Batavia schools. Bolte, a recent graduate of St. Andrews Presbyterian College in North Carolina, and avid equestrian, didn’t consider participating in a beauty pageant until she was finished with school. And while she had done some modeling, her first pageant ever was Miss Ohio USA. “I wanted to opportunity to make a difference,” Bolte said about deciding to participate in the pageant. Bolte encouraged children at the event to follow their dreams and thanked her Batavia teachers for preparing her for college and beyond. She also signed autographs and answered questions from the children. Bolte will represent Ohio in the Miss USA pageant that will take place in the summer
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Students from Batavia Elementary School sang Christmas carols during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Batavia Township Community Center.
of 2012. Those who attended the event were also able to sing Christmas carols with students from Batavia Elementary School and helped decorate the Batavia Township Christmas tree, which was lit during the cer-
emony. Santa also attended the event, and Taylor Schmidt, 5, of Batavia, said seeing Santa was the best part of the night. Other children enjoyed decorating the Christmas tree and Ciera Wilson, who sang with the elementary school, said
she like being able to do sign language for one of the songs. “I was just so excited about the turnout and having Audrey there,” Parsons said about the event. “Every year the community just really supports it.”
Visit the animal’s shelter’s Holiday Wish Tree The Clermont County Animal Shelter invites you to visit their Holiday Wish Tree, select an ornament, then purchase the attached item that will benefit stray, abandoned, and neglected animals in Clermont County. The Holiday Wish Tree is in the lobby of the Clermont Animal Shelter, located at 4025 Filager Road in Batavia. Stop in and select an ornament between 11:30
a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. “As a token of our appreciation, donors are welcome to keep the ornament they select from the tree,” said Clermont Animal Shelter Director Kim Naegel. The Holiday Wish Tree includes a wide variety of items needed, including upright canister vacuum cleaners, gift cards for Walmart, Petsmart, Sams’
Club, and Office Max, postage stamps, and cleaning supplies. “The items on the Holiday Wish Tree are needed to provide the best possible care for the animals that come through the doors at the shelter,” said Naegel. Items purchased for the Holiday Wish Tree can be dropped off at the shelter during regular business hours, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.,
Monday through Saturday. “We appreciate the generosity of everyone who has donated in the past, and our hope is that this year’s wish tree will be just as successful,” said Naegel. For more information about the Holiday Wish Tree, or how you can help the Clermont County Animal Shelter by volunteering, call (513) 732-8854.
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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 admission charge. The museums can also be visited by making an appointment.
❑❑❑ ❑❑❑ Everyone is invited to a free community meal from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Saturday Dec. 17 at the Kitchen of Faith, located at the Faith United Methodist Church, 180 North Fifth St. in Batavia. This is an outreach ministry of the church the third Saturday of each month for anyone in need of a good hot meal and fellowship with others. Call (513) 732 2027 for more information.
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. ❑❑❑
❑❑❑ The next meeting of the Bethel-Tate Tea Party is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 at the Bethel-Tate Middle School. The program includes the next installment of the American Heritage Series by David Barton. For more information, contact Kathy Freudenberger at (513) 734-1855. ❑❑❑ 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 support group. Meetings are every Tuesday 6 - 8 p.m. at the Batavia Public Library. If you need more information contact Barbara at (513) 371-6054. ❑❑❑ 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 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. ❑❑❑ 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 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 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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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. ❑❑❑ 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. ❑❑❑ 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. ❑❑❑ 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. ❑❑❑ The Mental Health Association, Suicide Prevention Coalition of Clermont County & Clermont County Mental Health & Recovery Board sponsor a monthly support group for survivors after suicide. Meetings are held at the Clermont County Mental Health & Recovery Board on the third Monday of each month from 6 - 8 p.m. The group offers support to individuals who have been affected by the suicide of a family member or friend. For more information, contact the Mental Health Association at (513) 724-9111.
Children from St. Peter's Church in New Richmond re-enact scenes from the Bible Dec. 10 during A River Village Christmas. The two-day event featured a variety of entertainment, activities and performances in the village.
Santa: Holiday celebration held Continued from page 1 Amelia, said. “I enjoy bringing the dogs out.” There was also a regular parade later in the day, and Shuck said there ended up being a long line-up of participants. “It’s a great place to come and feel a part of the community,” Karen Spradlin, of Eastgate said about the festivities. “It always has a smalltown feel just like in all the Christmas movies. Where else can you get that?” Spradlin said she came back to New Richmond on Saturday so she could shop, see the river and participate in the pet parade. On Friday she came to see all the lights and enjoy the nighttime festivities. “I wanted to experience what they do in the movies,” Spradlin said.
Pet owners lead their dogs down Front Street in New Richmond Dec. 10 during the annual Santa Paws Pet Parade in the village. The event was one of many during the River Village Christmas Celebration.
Today in Clermont County History December 18 1920: The sternwheeler Marguerite sinks at the Chilo Dam. December 19 1829: The Batavia Presbyterian Church (Market Street) is organized. Harriet Beecher Stowe and some of her family visited here. 1926: The Milford Masonic Lodge is dedicated. December 20 1769: John Collins is born. He becomes a Methodist min-
ister and founds the Jersey Settlement in the Elk Lick Valley. 1900: Amelia is incorporated. December 21 1854: The sternwheeler packet Forester burns and sinks at New Richmond with the loss of three lives. December 22 1757: Oakey Vanosdol is born. He becomes a veteran of the American Revolution and is buried in Bethel.
December 23 1847: The Monterey Post Office is established. December 24 1787: A portion of what would become Neville is surveyed for Gen. Daniel Morgan of Revolutionary War Fame. 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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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. ❑❑❑ 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.
THREE PARCELS - 5 HOUSES NICE 3 BEDROOM- 2 BATH BRICK RANCH HOME- THREE RENTAL HOMES & 1-1/2 STORY FRAME HOME. (NEEDS RENOVATION) ALL PROPERTIES SELL ON SITE. (1) STARTS @ 10AM: LOCATED 3982 ST. RT. 133 AT THE SOUTH EDGE OF WILLIAMSBURG. BEING A 1.44 ACRE LOT SERVED BY PUBLIC WATER, NATURAL GAS AND 3 SEPARATE ON SITE SEWAGE SYSTEMS. (A) BRICK RANCH HOME HAS 3 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL TILE BATHROOMS (ONE FOR HANDICAP), BIG LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN - DINING COMBINATION, 12’X16’ FAMILY ROOM, UTILITY ROOM, EXTRA STORAGE SPACE, HARDWOOD FLOORS, NEWER WINDOWS, ELECTRIC HEAT W/SEPARATE ROOM CONTROLS, CENTRAL AIR SYSTEM, PATIO, CARPORT ETC. NICE ROLLING LOT, NEEDS SOME SPRUCING UP. (B) OLDER 4 ROOM HOUSE WITH 2 BEDROOMS & FULL BATH OVER FULL BASEMENT. SEPARATE UTILITIES INCLUDING NATURAL GAS. LAST RENTED FOR $400 PER MONTH. (C) OLD STYLE 1-1/2 STORY FRAME, HAS 7 ROOMS TOTAL. PARTIAL BASEMENT. SEPARATE UTILITIES AND SEWAGE SYSTEM. NEEDS TOTAL RENOVATION INSIDE & OUT. NOTE: A-B & C ON THE 1.44 ACRE LOT SELLS AS ONE PARCEL. (2) STARTS @ 11 AM: LOCATED 228 FOURTH STREET. ONE FLOOR FRAME W/1,152 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE. LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, 2 BEDROOMS, FULL BATH, EAT IN KITCHEN, UTILITY ROOM ETC. NATURAL GAS HEAT & CENTRAL AIR SYSTEMS. DETACHED FRAME GARAGE & STORAGE BUILDING. NEEDS SOME MINOR SPRUCE UP & RENOVATION. LAST RENTED FOR $550 PER MONTH. (3) STARTS @ 12:00 NOON: 126 N. FIFTH STREET. 1-1/2 STORY HOME COMPLETELY RENOVATED A FEW YEARS AGO. NEW SIDING, ROOF, HEAT-AIR SYSTEMS, WINDOWS ETC. HAS LIVING ROOM, BEDROOM, BIG KITCHEN, FULL BATH & UTILITY ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR, 2 BEDROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR, FULL BASEMENT. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDING NATURAL GAS. NEEDS A LITTLE CLEAN UP @ TLC - READY TO MOVE IN. LAST RENTED FOR $600 PER MONTH. HERE IS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO BUY AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION, ONE OR ALL OF THESE PROPERTIES. LOTS OF POTENTIAL AND POSSIBILITIES HERE!!! RENTAL HOME INVESTORS- RESELLERS- RENOVATORS TAKE NOTE. GOOD RENTAL PROPERTIES ARE IN VERY STRONG DEMAND. PICTURES OF HOUSES ON WWW.JTWILSON.COM INTERIOR INSPECTION DEC. 27TH FROM 4:00 TO 5:00 PM TERMS - CONDITIONS: HIGH BIDDERS TO PAY A 10% DEPOSIT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BIDDING, ON EACH PARCEL AND SIGNING A NO CONTINGENCY SALES CONTRACT. BALANCE DUE AT CLOSING BY JANUARY 31ST, 2012. NOTE: THERE WILL BE A 10% BUYER PREMIUM ADDED TO THE FINAL BID TO DETERMINE THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE. BROKER/AUCTIONEERS REPRESENT THE SELLER ONLY.
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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28TH, 2011 @10:00 AM LOCATED: 3546 ST. RT. 132, AMELIA, OHIO 45102. ABOUT 3/4 MILE NORTH OF ST. RT. 125 AT HAMLET, ON RIGHT SIDE (JUST PAST GRADE SCHOOL). BEING OFFERED, ON THE PREMISES, AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO SETTLE AN ESTATE. NEW SURVEY SHOWS 1.9895 ACRES WITH 253.83 FEET OF ROAD FRONTAGE ON ST. RT. 132. HAS COUNTY PUBLIC WATER AND ON SITE SEPTIC SYSTEM. (CONDITION UNKNOWN). OLD ABANDONED TWO STORY FRAME FARM HOUSE; 3 ROOMS FIRST FLOOR, 4 ROOMS SECOND FLOOR, BATHROOM, PARTIAL BASEMENT. NEEDS MAJOR RENOVATION OR TORN DOWN - YOU DECIDE. ALSO HAS A SMALL BARN, AN OLD WOODSHED- GARAGE OUT BACK. NICE LOT WITH SEVERAL MATURE TREES AND SOME OPEN SPACE. WOULD MAKE A WONDERFUL FUTURE NEW HOME SITE. LOOK AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. NOTE: IF YOU GO IN THE HOUSE, IT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK & PERIL.!!!! PICTURE ON WWW.JTWILSON.COM CLERMONT COUNTY AUDITORS OFFICE PARCEL ID#032019B006. TERMS & CONDITIONS: HIGH BIDDER TO PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AT THE CONCLUSION OF BIDDING AND SIGNING THE SALES AGREEMENT. BALANCE DUE IN FULL AT CLOSING. NOTE: THERE WILL BE A 10% BUYER PREMIUM ADDED TO THE FINAL BID TO DETERMINE THE PURCHASE PRICE. SALE SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION. BROKER/AUCTIONEER REPRESENTS THE ESTATE ONLY. SELLING FOR ESTATE OF VIVIAN LEE LEWIS LESLIE EDGAR LEWIS, EXECUTOR CCPC#2006ES4560 - J. ROBT. TRUE ESTATE ATTY.
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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.
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The next OEFFA (Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association) Chapter meeting will be at 2 p.m. Sunday Dec. 18 at the home of Ian and Kathy Cunningham at 5920 Stephan Rd.,Sardinia. There will be an educational presentation on SOIL (which we promise will be much more interesting than it sounds - guaranteed to make us better farmers and gardeners). New people are welcome. We will feed you delicious snacks and you will be able to tour the Cunningham's beautiful Black Sheep Fiber Farm. Call (937) 392-1543 for more information about OEFFA, or (937) 4462538 for directions.
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403 - MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE ATTENTION WHOLESALERS!!! Located in the Batavia area this home is ready to be moved to a location of your choice. Home is 1986 14X70 3 bedrooms, 2 baths single-section home! Sold as is, where is! Tear down and relocation is wholesaler’s responsibility. $2995! Call Amanda at 513-575-0100 for more details. FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL BANK QUALIFICATION Looking to own your own home and not sure where to get started? Let us help! We can help you find the perfect financing program tailored for your credit and down payment needs! Past hiccups in your credit? We may still be able to help! Call today at 513-575-0100. No cost or obligation! MILFORD AREA Price reduced on Mobile home for sale in Orchard Lake Mobile Home Park to $7000, completely furnished including washer & dryer, immediately available. 513-722-2038, 513-478-9956 or 513-430-9025.
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.
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.
410 - LEASE/OPTION TO BUY 3BR homes available for $650/mo. on 1-acre track in Mt. Orab area, 937-403-6946 or 800-382-4853.
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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.
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Go green this holiday season. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, we generate an additional one million tons of household waste. “That’s a 25 percent increase in trash that is taken to landfills over the holidays,” said ‘Santa’ Paul Braasch, director of Clermont County’s Office of Environmental Quality. “I’d like to encourage everyone to reduce holiday waste by going green. It’s easier than you might think.” He said one way to start greening your holiday season is to take reusable bags with you when you go shopping and you won’t need all those individual plastic bags. “I like to reuse paper from the comics, even old blueprints for my toy shop as gift wrapping paper,” said ‘Santa’ Paul. This is typically the most popular time of the year to send greeting cards, according to card maker Hallmark. “There are lots of ways to recycle holiday cards. I tear the front page off and use it for a postcard the next year! “ he said. “You can also use holiday cards for gift tags and even ornaments on your tree.” Braasch said when trimming the tree, consider using energy efficient LED (light emitting diode) lights. “These lights can use up to 33 percent less energy than their incandescent counterparts and they last up to 10 times longer,” he said.
Checkout the Bethel Library Volunteers Used Book Fair Monday, Jan. 23 from 3 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 12 -7:30 p.m., Wednesday - Thursday, Jan.
25 - 26 from 3 - 5:30 p.m., and Friday - Saturday, Jan. 27 - 28 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at the Bethel Branch Library, 611 West Plane Street, Bethel, 45106.
Used fiction and nonfiction books and audio/visual materials will be available for adults, teens and children. For more information, call the library at (513) 734-2619.
“Santa” Paul Braasch with the Clermont County Office of Environmental Quality encourages you to check the website www.oeq.net for holiday recycling information.
The jolly environmentally aware Santa said that he even reuses gift bows each year. “Recycling is not only good for the environment it’s good for keeping more green in your wallet. Mrs. Claus likes that,” said Braasch, adding a hearty laugh that sounded a lot like ho, ho, ho. According to the National Christmas Tree Association, over 30 million real trees are sold across North America each year. “You don’t have to send your tree to a landfill after the holidays,” ‘Santa’ Paul said. “Check the Clermont website www.oeq.net for a list of curbside recycling opportunities. Chippings from mulched trees can be reused to mulch trees
Farm Bureau cruise scheduled for next year The Fifth Annual Ohio Farm Bureau South Region Member Only Cruise will take place Dec. 9-15, 2012. Carnival Cruise Lines' "Freedom" will set sail from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and head toward the beautiful Western Caribbean. On this six-day cruise, guests can enjoy three distinctly different island experiences – Key West, Florida; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Ocho Rios, Jamaica – each of which offers excellent shopping and dining opportunities, along with a variety of “fun in the sun” activities, including magnificent beaches and water sports. Spanning a length of 952 feet, Carnival Freedom offers a variety of on-board amenities and facilities: a 14,500-square-foot health and wellness facility, a jogging track, a duty-free shopping mall, full casino gambling, a 12'x22' jumbo-sized LED screen with a crystalclear picture and a 70,000watt, easy-to-hear sound system and 22 lounges and bars, including a multi-level theater showcasing lavish revues. Dining options include two two-level main dining rooms offering extensive menus and wine lists, a 1,200-seat pool-
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side eatery with full breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets and a 24-hour pizzeria, and an elegant reservations-only supper club. Family friendly amenities include children’s programs for three different age groups – “Camp Carnival” for kids ages 2-11, “Circle C” for ’tweens, and “Club O2” for older teens – with facilities and activities for each. The price of the cruise is as low as $472 per person and includes all fees and taxes. Onboard gratuities will be an additional $60 per person. Book your cabin by Jan. 1, 2012 and receive a 475 onboard credit per stateroom. Contact Clermont Cruise and Travel (Dan and Kim Horgan) at (513) 826-1949, (toll free 1-888-49CRUISE), or info@clermontcruise.com to book or if you need more information. This cruise is for Farm Bureau members only and the members will be responsible for all costs of the cruise. Not a member? No, problem, Farm Bureau membership is open to everyone. You don’t have to be a farmer to join Farm Bureau. To join contact your local Farm Bureau at (937) 3782212 or (888) 378-2212 or visit www.ofbf.org to join online.
and hiking trails. The trees can also be recycled as erosion barriers or even wildlife habitats.” He reminds you to remove all ornaments from the tree, including tinsel, before recycling. “Don’t let the Grinch trash your holidays,” he added, with a twinkle in his eye. Watch an interview with Santa about having a green holiday season at www.clermontcountyohio.gov/video12 16santa.aspx.
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Any adult, group, or conservation club who has a sincere interest in taking kids fishing should consider becoming a certified Passport to Fishing instructor, according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife. A Passport certification course is being offered on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at the Fairfield Sportsmen’s Association. Passport to Fishing is a one-day instructor training program that qualifies individuals to become Division of Wildlife certified fishing instructors, similar to a hunter education instructor. This workshop is free of charge and will take place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Participants can purchase lunch at the training or bring a packed lunch. The Fairfield Sportsmen’s Association is located at 6501 River Rd, Harrison, OH 45030. Passport to Fishing was developed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and adopted
by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation. Workshops teach volunteers the basics of fishing and how to run a four-station fishing program with a fishing event. These instructors then go back to their communities, with a written curriculum and training aids, to teach kids and beginning anglers the basics of fishing. By becoming a certified instructor, you will not only be able to help in reconnecting students with the outdoors, but you will also have the skills and resources to help you do it in a more successful way. Resources available include grants, equipment, publications and brochures, and training. To register for a workshop, call Wildlife Communications Specialist Brant Fulks, at (937) 3729261 x5029. For additional information on educational opportunities, visit www.wildohio.com.
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From left, Wade Grabowski (Clermont Facilities Management), Roger Bozile (Siemens), Commissioner Bob Proud, Wes Needham (Duke), Warren Walker (Duke), Commissioner Ed Humphrey, and Commissioner Archie Wilson.
Clermont County receives a rebate from Duke Energy
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Duke Energy recently presented the Board of Clermont County Commissioners with a $79,000 rebate check for energy conservation efforts. Representatives of Siemens Industry, Inc. were also on hand for the commissioners’ informal session to review efforts made by the contracting company to install energy efficient products in county buildings that will save Clermont County an estimated $3.2 million over a 10 year span. “We’ve already made energy efficiency lighting upgrades to 28 county buildings, installed programmable thermostats and low flow
water devices,” said Roger Bozile with Siemens. “We estimate that there will be a polluting emission reduction each year that is equal to preserving 12 acres of forest or idling over 300 cars from the roadway,” added Mark Havens with Siemens. “Duke appreciates the opportunity to partner with Siemens and Clermont County on this important project,” said Duke Energy’s Warren Walker. “Through this rebate program, we can defer costs to build additional energy plants.” He encourages citizens and businesses to visit the website www.duke-energy.com for additional energy saving tips.
The BCC thanked Clermont County Facilities Management Director Wade Grabowski for working with Siemens and Duke to move the project forward. “In the first year of this program we have a guaranteed savings that exceeds eightpercent from our prior annual energy usage,” said Grabowski. “The county is saving money through numerous operational efficiencies recommended by Siemens. We have converted some old boilers to new models and have already seen significant financial savings when it comes to operating those systems.”
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High unemployment and reduced home values have pushed mortgage foreclosure rates to unprecedented levels in Ohio with one in every 518 housing units in foreclosure, according to data from Realty Trac. The “shadow inventory” of loans currently in foreclosure and properties now owned by lenders clouds the hope of recovery. With just 100,980 home sales in 2010, the market has shrunk almost 30 percent from its peak in 2005 according to the Ohio Association of Realtors (OAR). Nonetheless, there is a silver lining to the state’s housing woes. The September Housing Scorecard recently released by the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development and Treasury found that the nation’s housing market showed an improvement in home prices for the fourth consecutive month despite the continued strain from foreclosures and distressed sales. The scorecard also found that mortgage defaults and foreclosure completions continued to decrease as more homeowners received
mortgage relief assistance. One such relief program is Ohio’s Restoring Stability initiative. More than 2,900 homeowners have been assisted through Ohio’s statewide foreclosure prevention program, Restoring Stability: A Save the Dream Ohio Initiative. Launched on Sept. 27, 2010, the program administered by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) and funded through the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) recently reached its one year anniversary. Restoring Stability helps homeowners with financial hardships such as unemployment, reduced wages or hours, death of a spouse, increased medical expenses or divorce to avoid foreclosure. Qualifying homeowners may get help bringing their mortgage current, paying their monthly mortgage payments during a period of unemployment, reducing their principal balance in connection with a loan modification or transitioning out of homeownership through a short sale. OHFA has developed agreements with more than 200
mortgage servicers and has distributed more than $23 million in mortgage payments, making Restoring Stability one of the largest programs in the nation. Homeowners may apply for the program through an online application and work with a trained housing counselor to complete the process. Programs like Restoring Stability are essential to stabilizing Ohio’s economy where the unemployment rate remains more than nine percent. In fact, 73 percent of the homeowners assisted through the Restoring Stability program are currently unemployed and unable to qualify for most loan modification and foreclosure prevention programs. As Restoring Stability moves into its second year, OHFA expects to assist at least 8,000 additional households who would otherwise be at risk of foreclosure. For more information on the Restoring Stability program, visit www.savethedream.ohio.gov or call the toll-free hotline at 888-4044674.
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Troopers focusing on enforcement As part of the Patrol’s effort – Trooper Shield – and their ongoing effort to contribute to a safer Ohio, troopers have had an increased focus on impaired driving enforcement this year. Through effective traffic enforcement, multi-agency partnerships, educational campaigns and the cooperation of motorists, the Patrol hopes to build on a trend of declining fatalities and increased OVI enforcement.
Through October of this year fatalities caused by motor vehicle crashes in Ohio are down nine percent when compared to the same period last year – with 824 deaths so far in 2011 and 902 in 2010. In addition, the Patrol has arrested 934 more drivers for driving impaired when compared to the same time period in 2010. Last year 40 percent of all fatal crashes were OVIrelated. “Our troopers are out on the
roads everyday trying to make Ohio a safer place to live, work and travel,” said Colonel John Born, Patrol superintendent. The Patrol urges motorists to make smart decisions - plan ahead and designate a sober driver or call a taxi to ensure that everyone makes it home safe. The public is encouraged to continue using 1-877-7PATROL to report dangerous drivers, impaired drivers or stranded motorists.
Clermont County Historical Society has a display in administration building
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The Clermont County Collaborative of Historical Organizations and the Clermont County Commissioners have a joint project on Clermont County History. The Commissioners have installed a display case in the lobby of the Administration Building, 101 E. Main Street,
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down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers to New Orleans (October 1811). In celebration of this event the display will feature “Steamboats over 200 years.” The display is open to the public and is available for viewing during the regular hours of the Administration building. Stop by and see it.
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Pets have an undying love of all things that fit in their mouths, especially if they’re bright and shiny. In addition to good cheer, most homes are full of tempting hazards like these: Tinsel Animals that like to play with string often find tinsel irresistible. Batting around tinsel is fine, but swallowing the stuff can be life threatening. Strands can get caught in the GI tract and cause the intestines to bunch up. The only treatment is surgery to remove the offending mass. If your pet is attracted to tinsel, keep it off the tree this year. Electrical cords Like tinsel, electrical cords appeal to string lovers as well as teething puppies. Biting into a cord can cause severe tongue burns, which in turn can cause your pet’s lungs to fill with fluid. This condition requires immediate medical attention. Chocolate This human treat contains a
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substance called theobromine, which is toxic to pets. All chocolate is dangerous, but the unsweetened variety (used in baking) is most harmful. Chocolate poisoning can result in hyperexcitability, nervousness, vomiting, diarrhea, and death. Poinsettia Despite what you might have heard, the poinsettia plant is not poisonous, but its bright colors attract nibblers. Chewing on the petals can irritate your pet’s mouth and cause stomach upset. Mistletoe Eating some varieties of
mistletoe may only cause stomach upset. Feasting on others can cause serious problems like liver failure and seizures. It’s best to play it safe and keep all mistletoe where your pet can’t reach. People food We all like to include our pets in holiday meals, but remember that sudden changes in diet are hard on the digestive system, especially if the new food is high in fat. Although it might seem harmless, letting your pet sample from the table can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, and even problems with the pancreas from eating too much fat. Dr. Dan Meakin, DVM, is the owner All Creatures Animal Hospital with locations in Amelia and Anderson. He has practiced veterinarian medicine since 1989.
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891 Augusta Blvd., Loveland, OH 45140, 0.2330 acre, $255,000 Grover Green to Karen Hall & Steve Shipley, 5801 Deerfield, Milford, OH 45150, 17.4270 acres, $185,000 Roy Charles Hamlin, IV to Eric & Mary Bales, 5829 Patrick Henry Dr., Milford, OH 45150, $134,000 Christine Acierni, et al. to Federal National Mortgage Assoc., 1273 Deblin Dr., Milford, OH 45150, $80,000 MONROE Anthony Vuocolo, et al. to US Bank National Assoc., 2901 W. Holly Ln., Amelia, OH 45102, 5.0010 acres, $43,334 PIERCE Daniel & Denise Dyer to Nicholas Kelly, 968 Country Club Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45245, 0.7100 acre, $209,000 Catherine & Jim Cumbow, Jr. to N. P. Dodge, Jr., Trustee, 3729 Chestnut Way, Amelia, OH 45102, $215,000 N. P. Dodge Jr., Trustee to Kenneth & Molly Wolfer, 3729 Chestnut Way, Amelia, OH 45102, $215,000 Kenneth & Kathleen Koch to Christine & Leonard Leber, 3458 Whitekirk Way, Cincinnati, OH 45245, 0.5710 acre, $535,000 TATE Robert & Beth Baker to Richard Baker, Sr., et al., 1858 St. Rt. 774, Hamersville, OH 45130, 3.7500 acre, $16,000 Timothy Rutherford, et al. to Liberty Savings Bank, FSB, 3706 Sodom Rd., Hamersville, OH 45130, 5.1860acres, $83,334 UNION Katherine Rodenberg to Jill Rodenberg, 704 Hillview Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45245, $100,000 Michael & Kelly Green, et al. to Christopher & Mary Kiger, 851 Meadow Ridge Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45245, $140,000 Kevin Kelley to Blake Oglesby & Michele Girard, 3909 Beranger Ct. Unit 27-B, Cincinnati, OH 45255, $111,700 Joshua & Nicole Koenig to Sarah & Brian Perkins, 3870 Heritage Oak Dr., Amelia, OH 45102, $105,500 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Kimberly Bellamy, 1012 Crisfield Dr. 139, Cincinnati, OH 45245, $54,000 C. Joseph Ray, Successor Trustee to Kathleen Sonderman, 489 Mapleport Unit F, Cincinnati, OH 45255, $110,000 Estate of Joyce Barger to Sherry Payton, 11 Courthouse Green #506, Batavia, OH 45103, $57,000 HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. to Patrick Gregory, 4192 Cannon Gate Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45245, 0.4660 acre, $62,000 Jack & Constance Sellers to Ronald & Dominica Voelpel, 577 Well Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45244, $110,500 Joe & Deborah Elms to Mary Beth Coil, 4619 Blainfield Ct., Batavia, OH 45103, 0.2939 acre, $194,000 Vicki Acord, et al. to Dexter Thornberry, 543 Aspen Glen Dr. #505, Cincinnati, OH 45244, $39,500 Ronald Boggs to Federal National Mortgage Assoc., 709
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From the office of Linda L. Fraley, Clermont County Auditor, for the week ending December 9th, 2011. BATAVIA Victory Community Bank to Eric & Tracy Luginbuhl, 5 parcels off Grimes Rd., Amelia, OH 45102, 2.5660 acres, $20,000 Carol Ann Humbert to Edward & Deborah Humbert, Old South Riverside Dr., Batavia, OH 45103, 5.2270 acres, $188,000 Brian & Victoria Dawes to Joel Hood, 1443 Homewood Ct., Amelia, OH 45102, 0.2560 acre, $158,000 Robert & Janet Suffridge to Christopher & Blair Leighton, 3742 Maplebrook Lane, Amelia, OH 45102, 0.4820 acre, $158,000 James Hesler, et al. to US Bank National Assoc., as Trustee, 4264 Trotters Way, Batavia, OH 45103, 0.7230 acre, $113,334
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tree looked around and noticed that he was surrounded by buildings and cars. Kids played near his branches and mothers pushed babies in strollers. People fell in love beneath the tree and he was happy. He was ten stories tall and thirty feet wide and though he was never decorated in someone’s house, he could see Christmas and that was fine. He knew that he was right where he belonged. But then one day, a grumpy man stuck a sign by the roots of the big tree. The sign said that the tree was in the way, that his spot would make a good parking lot, and that he was going to be cut down on Christmas Eve! Christmas Eve was just days away!
The Loneliest Christmas Tree” by Deborah Allen, illustrated by Molly Brooks; c.2011, Carpenter’s Son Publishing; $12.99 / $15.99 Canada; 54 pages
But then, as chainsaws growled and just in time, the loneliest Christmas tree finally got his wish – but his angel was nothing like he’d dreamed about…
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is, you might have to be patient to get it, as you’ll see in “The Loneliest Christmas Tree” by Deborah Allen, illustrated by Molly Brooks. Once upon a time, far from the edge of the city, there was a beautiful forest of evergreens all clustered together. They were friends and they all wanted one thing: to be decorated someday with lights and an angel topper for Christmas. That was a big honor because love sat beneath the branches of a Christmas tree. In the middle of that forest was a tree that didn’t get a lot of sunlight. He was very small and his branches were weak but he dreamed of being decorated, just like all his friends. Every year, he hoped and watched as people came from the city and chose a bigger tree to take home – never noticing the tiny tree – until finally, the little Christmas tree was the last one left. Over the years, as the tree stood alone, the city crept closer and closer. One day, the
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If you think “The Loneliest Christmas Tree” looks and feels like an older, classic children’s picture book, you’re not far off. Singer, songwriter and author Deborah Allen wrote this story more than two decades ago and only recently asked Molly Brooks to be its illustrator. None of that, of course, will matter to its intended audience. Kids only need to know that this is a wonderful tale of dreams deferred and heroes in unlikely places. There’s holiday magic here, a little edgeof-your-booster-seat drama, and a perfect happily-foreverafter. I think this would be a great book for children ages 4-to-8, especially if they’re awestruck by your Tannenbaum. For them, “The Loneliest Christmas Tree” will be a dream gift. The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been reading since she was 3years-old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 12,000 books.
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