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Work underway at Mercy Clermont Emergency department to be larger and more comfortable BY KRISTIN BEDNARSKI Sun staff

The emergency department at Mercy Health-Clermont Hospital is getting a $2.5 million makeover this year to expand and improve the ED for residents and employees. “We want the best patient experience possible,” Dr. Joe Renusch, medical director of the emergency department, said about the reason for the improvements. Renusch said the expansion and renovation project will be completed in four separate phases in order to keep things running smoothly in the ED. “We want the disruptions to be as minor as we can make them,” Renusch said about the renovations. The improvements will include expanded patient rooms, new patient beds, a new reception area and waiting room, an added area for behavioral health patients and more. Phase one of the project, which is currently underway, involves utilizing vacant areas of the hospital for

a new reception area and waiting room, as well as adding an area for behavioral health patients. “We’re expanding because the number of ER visits is going up and up,” Renusch said about adding space to the ED. “Renovations are overdue.” He said the new waiting room and reception area will be bigger, the new entrance will be more convenient and they will have an updated triage area, where patients will be able to see a doctor quickly to speed up the emergency room process. addition, Gayle In Heintzelman, site administrator for Mercy HealthClermont Hospital, said creating a separate behavioral health area makes it safer and more accommodating for those patients. “Also, it makes it safer for the staff and the environment is more private,” Heintzelman said. Heintzelman said what is most exciting about the new ED is that the renovations will enable the hospital to meet increasing community needs.

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Randy Hartman, left, with Hollstegge Electric, and Brian Maxwell, right, with Siemens, work on the new reception area at Mercy Health-Clermont Hospital. A new reception area and waiting room are part of the improvements underway for the emergency department.

Currently, the ED treats more than 40,000 patients a year and Heintzelman said the population growth in Clermont County, as well as additional services and care at the hospital, have increased the demands on the

emergency department. Heintzelman said all things combined, the emergency department improvements were much needed. “Your emergency department is your front door,” Heintzelman said. “It sets

the tone for the rest of the hospital.” Pete Gemmer, director of marketing and communications for the hospital, said phase one, which includes the new reception area and waiting room, is scheduled

to be complete by the end of April. He said phase two is scheduled to begin in August and will involve renovating the current triage Hosptial, Page 10

Explosion damages apartments Batavia Township to host Reds Rookie Success League No injuries; Four-week youth baseball program will begin June 11 BY KRISTIN BEDNARSKI Sun staff

The Reds Rookie Success League, a coed, character-building baseball program for children, will be coming to Batavia Township for four weeks this summer. The program will begin June 11 and will be held twice a week for four weeks at the Batavia Township Community Center, utilizing the baseball fields. “It’s a great event for the kids in the community,” Batavia Township Administrator Rex Parsons said. “It is more than just a sports camp.” The Reds Rookie Success League provides an

opportunity for children in the community to be a part of an educational program that teaches both baseball and life skills. “It’s really a characterbuilding event,” Parsons said. Parsons said the township has been working with organizers in the league for close to a year to bring the series to Clermont County. This year will be the inaugural year for the program in Clermont County. It will also run in Cincinnati, Fairfield, Dayton and two locations in Louisville, Ky this year. Participants in the league learn from volunteer coaches about baseball or girls’ softball during the

program and also complete activities that teach important lessons and encourage teamwork. Children will be transported from site pick-up locations to Batavia Township Community Center for the program, and they are provided with uniforms, equipment to participate and receive lunch each day. Parsons said there are some restrictions on participation. Space in the program is capped at 250 children, 7-10 years old. Parsons said the township will need up to 75 volunteers to help during the four-week program. Volunteers can work as coaches, support staff and more. They will receive a T-shirt and lunch. “It’s a great opportunity Baseball, Page 10

four apartments are damaged BY KRISTIN BEDNARSKI Sun staff

Several apartments sustained damage in Eastgate Woods March 27 after an explosion occurred in the utility room of the building. Union Township Fire Chief Stan Deimling said the fire department received a call at approximately 5:20 a.m. March 27 reporting the incident at the apartment complex just off of state Route 32. “When units first arrived on the scene it was apparent there had been an explosion because glass, window shades etc, were outside the apartment,” Deimling said. Deimling said debris from the explosion shot into the apartment in front of the

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Debris clutters the stairwell after a gas explosion at an Eastgate Woods apartment building in Union Township.

utility room where a man was asleep on the floor. Deimling said the man was not injured by the debris and was able to walk out of

the apartment. In addition, Deimling said two adults in the apartExplosion, Page 10

American Legion Post 72 to celebrate 50 years BY KRISTIN BEDNARSKI

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Union Township trustees announced that April 21, 2012 will be recognized as Stuart G. Luginbuhl American Legion Post 72 Day after they honored members of the legion at their March 22 meeting. Several members were present at the meeting and trustees thanked them for their service and involvement in the township. “They have done countless things for us and continue to do countless things,” Union Township Administrator Ken Geis

said at the meeting. “I think it is fitting we recognize them on their birthday.” Geis said the legion has been involved in the township in many ways over the years, including providing services for veterans, raising money for various charities and participating in a variety of township events. The post will have a 50th anniversary celebration on April 21, which will include a program as well as food and other activities during the event. Stuart G. Luginbuhl American Legion Post 72 was chartered in 1961 as the Withamsville-Mt.

Carmel American Legion Post 72, and originally, members met in basements, garages and sometimes on patios at the home of other members. The post evolved through the years, continuing to carry out programs of The American Legion and contribute to veterans and the community. The post is now located at 497 B Old SR 74. “We’re appreciative of everything you’ve done for us over the years,” Trustee Tim Donnellon said. For more information about Stuart G. Luginbuhl American Legion Post 72 Day contact Ron Hartman, post commander, at postcommander@mtcarmelalpost72.org or call (513) 528-9909.

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Stuart G. Luginbuhl American Legion Post 72 members were honored at the March 22 Union Township Board of Trustee meeting. From left are Fiscal Officer Ron Campbell, Trustee Robert McGee, Trustee Tim Donnellon, Ron Hartman, Don Gerth, Trustee Matt Beamer, Paul Schive and Mike Desmond.

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The Williamsburg Alumni Association Dinner will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the Williamsburg Middle/Senior High School, 500 South Fifth Street Williamsburg, Ohio. Deadline to make reservations is Friday, May 25, 2012. 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) 7245544 or visit the WHS web site www.burgschools.org to download a registration form. ❑❑❑ A quarter auction will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 5 at the Bethel American Legion Post, 3393 Legion Lane, Bethel. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., and ther will be food and drinks available for purchase. The event is being sponsored by the Bethel American Legion Auxiliary Unit 406. Proceeds will support veteran and community projects. For more information, call (513) 876-4054. ❑❑❑ The Clermont County Board of Health meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at 2275 Bauer Road, Batavia. The March meeting will be held March 14. ❑❑❑ The Wayne Fire and Rescue Auxillary will hold its annual fish fry from 5:30 - 8 p.m. every Friday from Feb. 24 through April 6. Phone orders are welcomed. Call (513) 625-6212. ❑❑❑

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) 3716054. ❑❑❑ 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 Men’s Club of St. Peter Catholic Church in New Richmond is sponsoring a Fish Fry every Friday during Lent, beginning Friday, Feb. 24 through Friday March 30, from 5 - 7:30 p.m. Choice of deep fried cod, French fries or macaroni & cheese, and cole slaw; baked cod with toss salad and baked potato. Also grilled cheese. Eat in or carry out. Homemade dessert and drink included with price of meal. The church is located at 1192 Bethel-New Richmond Road in New Richmond. Proceeds to benefit parish projects. ❑❑❑ The Wayne Township Board of Trustees has announced that the board meetings will be moved from Mondays to the first Thursday of each month and the second trustee monthly meeting will be held on the third Thursday of odd numbered months at 7 p.m. at the township office, located at 6320 state Route 133. ❑❑❑ 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

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.

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 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) 7531389. ❑❑❑ 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. Email cbmusers@yahoo.com. For more information call Roger Hoyer at 248-0025. ❑❑❑ 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. ❑❑❑

❑❑❑ 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. ❑❑❑

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. ❑❑❑

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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 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.

Taylor’s Chapel United Methodist Church, located at 2460 Greenbush West Road, Williamsburg, will have the following Easter Services: “The Way of the Cross,” at 6 p.m. Friday, April 6; Sunrise Services Easter Sunday, at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, April 8 with breakfast following the service in the fellowship room. Everyone is welcome. ❑❑❑ A fish fry will be held from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. every through March 30 at Holy Trinity Church, Batavia. Choose fish or shrimp dinner, fries and cole slaw in-

cluded, cheese pizza or grilled cheese for kids, salads and assorted desserts. Play split the pot. The church is located at the corner of Wood and 6th streets. ❑❑❑ Looking for a warm, caring church family? Laurel United Methodist Church at 1888 Laurel Lindale Rd., Laurel fits the bill. Revive your spirits during these troubled times. Join us for Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Church Worship at 11 a.m. on Sundays. Call (513) 553-3043 for more information.

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former member’s term, which will expire on May 31, 2013. The Board meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at MHRB offices, located at 2337 Clermont Center Drive in Batavia. The MHRB serves as the planning authority in Clermont County for mental health, alcohol and drug prevention, and treatment services. The Board assesses

needs, enters into contracts with agencies to provide services, and reviews and evaluates those services. To apply for the MHRB vacancy, visit the website www.bcc.clermontcountyohio.gov/BoardApplication; you may fill out an online application or download an application and mail it to Board of Clermont County Commissioners, 101 E. Main Street, Batavia, Ohio 45103.

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Sandy Mangan of Bethel and Ozzie, right after she adopted him at the Clermont County Animal Shelter.

and her husband T.J. welcome the dog into their family, where he will join the couple’s other two, four-legged children. “Tonight Ozzie will sleep in his own bed, play with his new toys, get a good dinner, and then get to know his adoptive family,” said Mangan. While Ozzie is enjoying his new home, “Dorothy,” the other Clermont County dog found wandering after the storms, is still homeless. The two to three-year-old hound mix was found along

US 52 near SR 222 in Point Pleasant. “This dog was shy and skittish at first, but has quickly warmed up and is quite mellow,” said Wood. “Her owner hasn’t come forward, so we need to find a new home for her. She gets along well with other pets and appears to have been an inside dog.” If you are interested in adopting “Dorothy” or any of the other wonderful animals at the Clermont County Animal Shelter, call (513) 7328854.

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Clermont County Health District is offering free HIV and hepatitis C testing The Clermont County General Health District is offering free, confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing and education. The testing will be conducted on the first Tuesday of each month, beginning on April 3; the testing will be conducted at the Nursing Division of the General Health District, located at 2400 Clermont Center Drive, Suite 200, in

Batavia. To schedule an appointment, call (513) 7358400. The Hepatitis C test is performed on a confidential basis only; that means you give your name when you are tested, but the information is kept private and not shared with anyone outside of the testing process. The testing is done by obtaining a small amount of blood from a finger stick; results

are generally available within three weeks. You will be given information on how and when to obtain test results. HIV testing can be performed on a confidential or on an anonymous basis. If you take it anonymously, you do not have to give your name at the testing site. The test is done by using an oral swab to the inside of your mouth; results

are generally available within 20 minutes. If any test results are positive, the intervention specialist will provide you with education about the results, and will guide you to the next steps you should take to protect your health. For more information about the free HIV and Hepatitis C testing, or to schedule an appointment, call (513) 735-8400.

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Williamsburg’s first doctor, dies in Bethel. 1816: Shadrach Corbin is born. He becomes the father of Adjutant-General Henry Clark Corbin. April 5 1834: Lerado (Brownsville) is laid out by Bernard Conn. 1912: The Afton Post Office is discontinued. 1935: The first Amelia High School basketball homecoming takes place. April 6 1936: Batavia and its township schools consolidate and Bethel and Tate Township schools consolidate. 1960: Early this month, construction begins on the Highway 28 Drive-In Theatre. April 7 1788: Surveys are made on the sites of the future villages of Cherry Grove, Mount Carmel, and Tobasco. 1802: The Williamsburg Post Office is established. 1903: Arthur Maddox becomes the first Amelia High School graduate to receive a college scholarship. 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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BY TOM IRONS Every so often I get back to southern Ohio and my old hometown. Usually it is to visit friends and family; now all too often it is to say goodbye to a loved one. The passing of time is hard on people and sometimes it’s most harsh on those things in our life that had meaning beyond all understanding; like an old school house, like the Edenton Rural School house. I drove by my old elementary school last February, situated in the northeast corner of Clermont County. The years haven’t been so gentle. The tan brick, laid in 1917, has dulled, paint is streaked, faded and chipped, the large window coverings used to block the prying eyes of present day gawkers like me are sun blanched, ripped and torn. Under the plush blanket of fresh snow, I knew mud holes pocked the front area where the busses let off and picked up their daily allotment of abecedarians back in 1952. In 1977 the Clermont County Board of Education sold the school and surrounding land to a couple that now make my old alma mater their home. On the day I stopped by laundry hung from the railing on the west side of the building; an ignoble use for a hallowed structure but in all likelihood this has saved the building from the wrecking ball. I’d like to think this couple have a large family and make use of the gymnasium and maybe they hold dances, neighborhood potlucks and get togethers, too. How sad it would be for that old building to no longer have the screech of youngsters, the pounding of feet on the stairs, the whispers of secrets shared in the privacy of the evermusty coat closets. Fifty-six years ago I entered first grade, eager to learn, happy to follow the steps of my ever so wise sisters. There were four rooms for the eight grades and I remember how big the older kids appeared; how intimidating. The steel post in the foreyard (wasn’t it called a May pole?) is gone but I’ll never forget that evil monster. It was the winter of 1952 when, while waiting for the bus, I discovered that it had a coating of ice and thought I’d just have a quick taste. What kid doesn’t like to chew on ice? Much to my horror it didn’t work that way. My tongue and lips froze to the pole and I was stuck fast. I heard my sister calling from the bus. It was leaving and she advised from the window to, “Get aboard, now!” She didn’t understand the predicament I was in. I still remember the searing pain that came with the ripping loose from that wintry vise. I remember choking on the blood that filled my mouth and throat but more

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April 1 1847: The Branch Hill Post Office is established. 1983: Steven Newman of Bethel begins his solo walk around the world. 1987: Steven Newman returns home after becoming the first person to walk solo around the world. April 2 1792: Dr. William Doane is born in Maine. While living in New Richmond, he becomes a state representative (183943). 1802: The Ten Mile Baptist Church, the third oldest Baptist Church in Ohio, is built in Withamsville. 1804: The first board of Clermont County Commissioners is elected under state law (George Conrad, Amos Smith, and Robert Townsley). April 3 1755: Simon Kenton is born in present-day Prince William Co., Va. He becomes the foremost frontiersman in Clermont County. 1778: Surveys are made in Batavia, Pierce, and Union townships for Revolutionary War General Edward Stevens of Virginia. 1865: Samuel Perin, the founder of Perintown, dies. April 4 1777: Jacob Myers is born in Germany. He becomes Goshen Township’s first resident. 1815: Dr. Levi Rogers,

Memories of Clermont’s Edenton Rural School

Mrs. Murray’s Edenton School class circa 1953.

than anything I remember the depth of embarrassment I experienced knowing that I had been a fool in front of an entire bus load of kids. It did not matter that I was only six years old. Their laughter at my expense still rings across that deserted playground, still echoes off the peaked foretower that reaches skyward over the main entrance and it still burns my ears. On the first day of school mother delivered me to Mrs. Ruth Emma Murray, a pleasant, matronly woman wearing a simple cotton dress. Her demeanor was welcoming as she showed me to my seat while informing me in her soft voice that she expected me to “Follow the rules.” She then walked my mother to the door while assuring her that I would be fine. I don’t think Mother had much worry along those lines, visualizing instead having her weekdays free of a sixyear old’s constant questions and distractions. Little did I know, as I sat there in my seat, just how many long, dreadful hours I would spend in that hardwood chair following a never-ending list of rules. The first thing I noticed was a hole in the upper right corner of the marred desktop. The second thing was that if you rubbed your finger around the edge of the hole you could color it a shade of blue never to be found in nature and one not easy to remove from the skin, either. Mrs. Murray told us that hole was where a student’s ink well used to be placed, but that was in an age long past, “Now-a-days we use lead pencils.” I remember how fat those pencils were, how soft the lead and how much I came to appreciate the thinner, yellow #2’s with their harder lead and its ability to hold a sharp point. That first day of school I met Tommy, Ted, Mark and Gary. There were some girls, too, but that day we five boys became fast-friends and for the following six years spent two recesses and the noon hour together. Fall was football season; first we played tackle but that was soon ruled out,

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then we played touch football but that all too often devolved into being too rough for the principal’s approval and we quickly lost that option. Fall and spring could offer an occasional kiteflying day but the fragile wood struts and crepe paper bodies often fell prey to too many helpful hands and one too many nosedives. Winter meant snowball fights (against the rules), icy feet, runny noses and fingers so cold you couldn’t hold the fat pencil after recess. After a large snowfall we would play ‘Fox and Goose’ until the playing field was destroyed by non-players’ careless feet. Winter wear clogged the cloakroom with damp coats, assorted rubber boots and soggy mittens. The wet sheep smell of dripping wool outerwear would pervade the classroom and mingle with the radiator odors created by heating all the errant drips and spills from little hands; crayon parts, food stuffs, drool, white paste glue, and much more. Spring was the start of the much-revered game of baseball. Rag gloves for the lucky ones, real leather for the wealthy. Baseballs with most of a cover were prized; rubber coated ones allowed us to play on rainy days. We’d argue over the rules and penalties for the rule breakers, argue about boundaries, debate base size (bases were a square scratched in the baseline), baselines were subjective and arguable, yet somehow we managed to play and play and play. One of our best was Margie and she could swat that old egg like we imagined the Babe did in his heyday. Then she’d fly around those esoteric baselines, touching every one of the almost imaginary bases, long brown hair streaming out behind her, and grinning like an imp. Luckily, Margie was a few years older than us five lads and that was really our only saving grace. Back then you were not ever supposed to be outplayed by a mere girl. When we weren’t playing baseball, tag or marbles we made up games. (I discovered the wisdom of not playing ‘keepers’ when Mark took a large portion of my marbles on one of my bad days.) We learned how to interact, negotiate, compromise and debate. We learned pushing and shoving, too. Most of us boys carried a pocketknife; how else could you play mumbly peg and I don’t remember it being against the rules, but it surely had to have been. There’s a word I don’t think I’ve ever written before; mumbly. Maybe I don’t know how to spell it but I could sure play it as a young schoolboy. Nowadays it’s a criminal offense to bring such a dangerous weapon as a penknife to school. Where did we go wrong? Back then none of us would have ever considered threatening someone with a knife. And how do kids sharpen pencils with-

out leaving their seats these days? In 1952 we five, six-year old boys, met and for six years we scrapped, played, learned and mentored each other. I think it was Mark who taught me how to search the playground for Popsicle sticks until we each had five in fairly good shape. Then we interlocked them and ‘presto’ we had a stick flier; part flying saucer, part boomerang. We five boys remained thick as the proverbial thieves until I left at the end of the sixth grade. Dad had died the previous September, Mother had sold the farm and we moved to the big town nine miles up the road. Two years later we were all reunited in high school but there we were just five in a class of one hundred, in a school of four-hundred. Needless to say, we drifted apart. Now, fifty-six years later one of us lost his battle with cancer, one has retired from the military, one is an associate vice president at Eastern Kentucky University, one removed himself from the area and has stayed incommunicado and there’s myself. I was the second Tommy of our gang. I live in Alaska and now and then visit home. The old school house has shrunken over the years; somehow becoming smaller in my eyes. My six-year old mind still holds it as an imposing structure. At sixty-two it has lost some of the grandeur. Conversely, Mrs. Murray’s legacy has grown. She taught gentleness toward others, acceptance, the joy of reading and the need for writing and math. And she taught that learning could be fun. If she were alive today and I could stand before her I would still look up at her with respect and love. Time moves on, people die, buildings become obsolete, inkwells disappear and we call this progress; thankfully, memories linger. That old school house with its’ buttocksnumbing seats and finger staining inkwells also offered caring and dedicated teachers who knew and loved each and every student. It had large playgrounds only slightly and seldom monitored yet it provided a reasonably safe place for youngsters eager to run and play, to learn and grow. It may have held some dangers like icy poles, mixed age groups and corporal punishment but it also offered the lessons for youngsters to learn how to flap their small growing wings in the airfoil of this thing we call life. About Tom Irons Tom Irons left Ohio in 1965 for the U.S. Navy. He now lives in Alaska and a 3-minute trailer of his documentary on life in the wilderness may be seen at www.jeanaspen.com Mrs. Ruth Enna Murray taught eight years at Edenton.

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You’ve got until April 17 to contribute to your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for the 2011 tax year. That’s not a lot of time, but if you have some money available, and you haven’t completely funded your IRA for 2011, consider doing so before the deadline. And once you’ve “maxed out” on your IRA for last year, why not get a jump on 2012? Actually, you could have started contributing to your 2012 IRA as early as Jan. 2. In fact, if you can get into the habit of fully funding your IRA each January, you’ll give your money 15 extra months of growth potential, as opposed to waiting until mid-April of the following year. If you factor in all the years you’ll be contributing to your IRA before you retire, those extra months of growth opportunities, repeated over decades, could end up providing you with a fair amount of extra cash when you start tapping into your IRA at retirement. Of course, you may not find it all that easy to come up with the full IRA contribution amount at one time. (In 2012, you can put up to $5,000 into a Roth or tradi-

tional IRA, or $6,000 if you’re 50 or older.) But if you look at your entire financial picture, you may be able to think of some resources. Here are a few suggestions: • Put your tax refund to work. In 2011, the average tax refund was about $3,000, according to the IRS. If you received that amount in 2012, and you applied it toward your IRA, you would already have met half the contribution limit (if you are 50 or older) or more than half (if you’re younger than 50). • Take advantage of interest payments or dividends. If you own income-producing investments, you may find that they can help you fund your IRA early. For example, if you own dividend-paying stocks, and you don’t typically reinvest the dividends, consider putting some of these funds into your IRA. (Keep in mind, though, that stocks can reduce or discontinue dividends at any time). And you can do the same thing with any interest payments you receive from bonds. • Put other “windfalls” into your IRA. If you receive a windfall, such as a

bonus from your employer or a gift of cash, think about putting it into your IRA. If none of these options present themselves, and you can’t afford to write out a big check to fund your IRA very early in the year, do the best you can to reach the contribution limit as soon as possible. To make this happen, consider setting up a monthly automatic transfer from your checking or savings account into your IRA. Even if you were to divide these transfers into 15 equal payments totaling $5,000 (or $6,000 if you’re 50 or older), you would still be funding your IRA more quickly than if you would have scrambled to contribute in the last few months before the tax filing deadline. No matter when you do it, fully funding your IRA is a great way to help build resources for retirement. But the earlier, the better — so do whatever you can to beat that tax deadline each year. Article submitted by S. Christian Wilks, an Investment Representative with Edward Jones, Milford.

Plan ahead for work being done on I-275 and I-471 It could take a bit longer to reach your destination if you travel I-275 or I-471 in Northern Kentucky. Revive the Drive – NKY, a wide-ranging initiative to make bridge and highway repairs, along with other transportation improvements across Northern Kentucky, is entering a critical new phase with pavement rehabilitation projects on I-275 and I471 in Campbell County. “Traffic impacts will be unavoidable,” said Rob Hans, chief district engineer of the Covington Highway District of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). “We are asking commuters to find alternate ways to travel, and, if possible, to avoid these work zones altogether.” The speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph in both I-275 and I-471 construction zones. Crews will begin working on the I-275 westbound pavement rehab project on Wednesday, March 28, 2012; the $34.8 million concrete pavement

replacement project runs from the Ohio River to KY 9 (Double A Highway). The repair is scheduled for completion by September 2012. The eastbound section was completed in fall 2011. I-471 will undergo a total pavement replacement in a 5.7-mile corridor used by more than 100,000 vehicles a day. Work crews will remove the original concrete pavement of I-471, replacing it with asphalt. It is a $51 million project. To prepare for construction, work crews will begin installing barrier walls on Friday, March 30, 2012, for a traffic shift that must be in place for the start of construction on Monday, April 2, 2012. For most of the project, traffic will be reduced to two lanes. Work will coincide with Northern Kentucky University’s spring semester that ends on May 5, 2012. Contractors plan to work around the clock to remove deteriorated concrete from three lanes, shoulders and all exit and

entrance ramps. Work also includes repairing and replacing the roadway surfaces of bridge decks along the corridor at U.S. 27, Chesapeake, Sixth Street and the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge. Guardrails and lighting will also be improved. Construction on the northbound lanes of I-471 will be completed in December 2012. Work on southbound lanes will take place in 2013. Visit the website www.511.ky.gov before leaving home to see how the roadway projects could impact your commute.

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Imagine going on the cruise of a lifetime. It would be so exciting! Imagine – you’d have a whole ship to explore. You could swim and play games, watch dolphins in the ocean, snack all day and mess around without worrying your parents. Maybe you could even get a tour of the ship’s inner workings. How cool is that? Just imagine – you wouldn’t have to make your bed. You wouldn’t have to clean up after yourself. You wouldn’t have a bedtime to think about. You would want to count lifeboats, however, once you’ve read “Titanic: Voices from the Disaster” by Deborah Hopkinson. One hundred years ago, before airplanes made trans-Atlantic flight possible for everybody, the most common way to travel between Europe and North America was by ship. It usually took several days for those big ocean liners to make the trip from coast to coast and since there were no cell phones, there were very few ways to tell everyone back home that you were having a great time. Of all the great ships, three of them were owned by White Star Lines: The Olympic, the Brittanic, and the largest and most luxurious of all, the Titanic. The Titanic was massive: bigger than two full football fields, the ship weighed nearly 47,000 tons and could carry more than 3,500 passengers with three levels of travel. There were several dining rooms, a gymnasium, a swimming pool (which was unique at the time), and a post office. The Titanic was almost like a small town. On April 10, 1912, amid much celebration, the Ti-

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tanic set out on its very first trip. Bankers, financiers, and the Titanic’s director and its designer were aboard, as well as many people from all walks of life. Sailing on the Titanic was a treat for some and a new beginning for others. For all, though, it would be a life-changing event. Just before midnight on April 14, while most passengers were asleep, an iceberg was spotted, and icebergs were dangerous. The captain, unworried, gave word to move slowly ahead; after all, the Titanic was thought to be unsinkable! His orders were a big mistake… With all the recent newses on cruises lately, it’s easy for a kid to figure that high-seas accidents are a modern thing. “Titanic: Voices from the Disaster” will prove otherwise, and in a way that’s relevant. Using documents, letters, and telegrams from people

who survived, as well as authentic accounts of passengers who disembarked early, author Deborah Hopkinson tells the story of what happened that night almost 100 years ago and how it changed both lives and laws. I found those first-person accounts fascinating, and I was also particularly pleased to see a treasure-trove of pictures, all of which put a sobering face to the tragedy and its aftermath. While a Titanic-obsessed adult will find a lot to like here, “Titanic: Voices from the Disaster” is really meant for kids ages 10-andup. For them, for enjoyment, vacation, or for school, this mesmerizing book may be a lifesaver. The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been reading since she was 3 years 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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301 - APTS. FURNISHED BATAVIA VILLAGE efficiency apartment, all utilities paid, $475/mo., references required. 513-732-3960 or 513-732-9159.

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT RENT OR BUY, 2BR HOUSE, all stainless steel appliances, W/D, garage, very nice in Williamsburg, $675/mo. 513-724-3196. VERY NICE 3br, 2ba house for rent in the Beechmont area. Newly remodeled w/all new appliances, $1200/mo. Call Ann at 513-265-4165 to see this nice home.

305 - RESORT/VACATION PROPERTY, RENT 2BR TOWNHOME at Mt. Loft, Gatlinburg, 1-week 4-28-12 to 5-512, $700. Also, 2br Chalet, Mt. Loft, 9-23-12 to 9-28-12, $600. Call 937-377-2119.

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

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE 1ST TIME Buyer or Downsizing This is the place for you - motivated seller offers 3br, 2full bath home/barn/pond with fruit trees -- appliances plus washer & dryer. Bring your toothbrush and move in. $117,000.00 Huff Realty Office 513-474-3500 Cell 513-207-5609 cgriffith@Huff.com Cathy Griffith MLS #1269107

401 - CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT 2BR, 1.5BA, balcony, equipped kitchen, dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup, $650/mo. plus deposit. 513-237-3692 or 513-446-7255. 2BR, 1.5BA, balcony, equipped kitchen, dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup, $650/mo. plus deposit. 513-237-3692 or 513-446-7255.

402 - APT.HOUSES FOR SALE MT. ORAB - 2-family apartment, zoned commercial, $135,000, possible financing. 937-444-2689.

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)

501 - CHILD CARE CHILDCARE - Georgetown - Healthcare Provider - CPR w/ACLS Certifications, non-smoking, experienced, $60/wk. per child. 937-515-6337.

504 - BUSINESS SERVICES ODD THINGS DONE Bobcat Work - Rock Hound Excavation Grass Seeding Yard/Brush Clean-up Lawn Mowing Bush Hogging Wiring Installation Telephone Jacks Installed Painting Large or Small Jobs Call 513-724-2920 SIMON’S LANDSCAPING leaf removal, curbside leaf pick-up, free estimates. 513-235-4146.

NOW ACCEPTING applications at Amanda Acres Apartments 11 Cecelia Drive Amelia, Ohio 45102 513-753-4334 One & two bedroom apartments with appliances furnished. On-site laundry facility. Designated for 62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled regardless of age. Call for details or pick up an application at the rental office. First month rent is free with paid security deposit. Possibility of rental assistance. TDD #419-526-0466

FARM WITH nice 1.5 story older home w/basement, 3 car detached garage, barns & 20 rolling acres with large rock lined creek and woods, great for hunting or farming, more or less acreage available, Bethel New Hope Rd., 1 mi. from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel. Asking $215,000 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres)

“This is an equal opportunity GEORGETOWN - 422 provider and employer.” Lincoln Ave., 2br, all new energy efficient windows, almost completely redone. $47,000. 937-618-1852.

506 - CLEANING BIG OR Small - We clean them all. Call Trish 513-431-9762 or Rhonda 513-417-6759.

508 - ENTERTAINMENT PROFESSIONAL DJ 22 years experience **Bridal Special** Call 513-732-1664

600 - FURNITURE BEAUTIFUL SOFA, dark color, green/plum/navy, excellent condition, $100 OBO. Also, beautiful chandelier, excellent condition, $50 OBO. Must see to appreciate. New Richmond. Call 513-553-1049. If no answer, leave message.

606 - FARM MERCHANDISE FOR SALE - 8 used tractors, some w/loaders & belly mowers, 2150HP, used disc, plows, bush hogs, blades, box blades, also new & used 3pt. tillers. 937-4020769. SYNTHETIC GYPSUM available locally for Agricultural Fields. EPA approved, increases crop yields, helps control erosion. 2011 pricing extended. Call 513-442-5606.

608 - FARM PRODUCE SECRET GARDEN Greenhouse. One mile north of Hillsboro off St. Rt. 73. Hundreds of perennials you can plant now! 937-205-4178.

611 - WANTED TO BUY TOP DOLLAR PAID!! Cash for furniture, antiques, appliances, tools, fishing, jewelry, gold, silver, records, DVD’s, games, sports, pocket knives, more! ALMOST ANYTHING! 937-378-1819 or 937-378-2850

615 - MISC. FOR SALE AIRLESS PAINT Sprayer, Sherwin Williams Power Twin Junior, gas powered, used one season, retail value $2700.00. Asking $850. 513-724-1682. BEAUTIFUL WHITE Maggie Sottero wedding gown, size 8, never worn, $800 OBO Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:

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FORD PARTS, motors, transmission. For sale, lumber from 1830’s home, oak, all parts. 937-289-1040.

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MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks. Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles. FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774 1995 CAMARO Z28, 160K miles, in good condition. Black w/black leather interior. Runs great! $3,900. 937-205-4178. 2000 MERC Mountaineer, V8/Auto, AWD, sunroof, leather, tow-pkg., Am/Fm/Cass/CD, new brakes & exhaust, 125K/miles, $3,895. Also, 1969 Chevelle, 350 cuin, 350-turbo, new brake lines & exhaust, good brakes, Am/Fm/CD, many extras, asking $5,500. Call 513-300-3009. 2008 FORD Focus SE 4dr., auto, 34k/miles, silver/tan interior, very nice car, well maintained, $11,000. 513-325-6199. FOR SALE - 1993 Geo convertible, needs head rebuilt, $800.00. 1991 Geo convertible, needs head rebuilt, $1,000.00. Call 937-618-1110. FOR SALE: 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Special Edition, 4.0 liter, 6 cyl., Quadra-Trac II Auto All Wheel Drive, Power Windows, Locks, Mirrors & Seats, multi CD, newer tires & brakes, fair condition, 180k miles. $3000. Call anytime 513-502-0685. HOUSE FOR sale Great for investors, Mt. Orab, in town, 2 or 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, needs some repairs, $24,000. Call 513-460-1269. JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650

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901 - SALES 3-FAMILY YARD Sale - Rocking recliner, Queen Ann Chairs, baby, toddler & adult clothes, toys, area rugs, bedspreads, garden tiller, lots of home decor, March 30th & 31st, 9am-5pm, 152 Santa Barbara Dr., Williamsburg. Road behind WJAA Ball park. MOVING SALE 3/31/12, from kid’s clothes, toys & guitars to old farm equipment. Make an offer! 8-12, 2921 Bolender Rd. - off St. Rt. 756, Felicity. MULTI-FAMILY YARD sale in Lexington Run in Batavia, Mar. 31st 8am-? Furniture, toys, kid’s clothes, new window, something for everyone.

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Lease/Rent in Williamsburg, Ohio. 4+ Acres of Outdoor Space as well as 4BR, 3BA, Pool, 30x40 Pole Barn w/elec., Stocked Pond, Field for Planting, 3 Car Attached Garage and Lots of Living Space Inside w/County Kitchen.

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DeeAnna Dameron was highly impressed with the session presented by the CHI product line. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a great opportunity to meet top stylists and learn from their expertise. The stylists did an awesome job in the show!â&#x20AC;? Morgan summed up the trip for them all. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a great memory-making trip. It is something we will never forget. Thanks for

making this dream come true.â&#x20AC;? If your sophomore son or daughter is interested in a career as a licensed cosmetologist, investigate career options and college partnerships with the Cosmetology program on our website at www.grantcareer.com or call the Career Center for more information at (513) 734-6222.

If you take an evening walk in a wooded area near a pond, you will likely hear the sleigh-bell like chorus of the Spring Peeper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The tiny frogs came out about a month ahead of schedule, due to the warm weather weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been having,â&#x20AC;? said Clermont Parksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chief Naturalist Keith Robinson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We invite everyone to come out to Shor Park for an evening walk on Friday, April 13 to learn more about Spring Peepers and American Toads.â&#x20AC;? The naturalist led walk begins at 8 p.m. at the park, located at 4659 Tealtown Road in Union Township. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each frog species has a distinctive mating call and spring evenings are a perfect time to hear them,â&#x20AC;? said Robinson. He describes the sound made by the American Toad as a combination of a whistle and a hum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frogs lay thousands of eggs in drainage ditches and flooded fields,â&#x20AC;? he said, while pointing out a mass of inky-black tadpoles darting around the edges of a shallow pool at

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Explosion Continued from page 1 ment behind the utility room were blocked in their apartment by the explosion but were able to exit out of a sliding door that was blown out. Deimling said tenants from all 48 apartments in the building were evacuated after the explosion. Of those evacuated, tenants in 12 apartments had to re-locate to other apartments because utilities were turned off in the affected area of the building. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is apparent at this point that the explosion was caused by a natural gas leak in the utility room,â&#x20AC;? Deimling said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Investigation is ongoing as to where the leak occurred and what ignited the gas.â&#x20AC;? He said a total of four apartments were damaged by the explosion. The two closest to the utility room sustained heavy damage while the apartment above the utility room and the apartment across the hall sustained minor damage. Deimling said both personal property and building structures were damaged because of the explosion. He said apartment tenants who were displaced were able to be relocated to other apartments in the complex. Deimling said explosions like the one in the utility room are rare but do happen. He said it is amazing everyone was OK. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Luck was in everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favor here,â&#x20AC;? Deimling said about the incident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fortunately no one was even hurt.â&#x20AC;?

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The students in the Cosmetology program at Grant Career Center have a unique incentive for perfect attendance, honor roll grades, school and community involvement, and a positive attitude. They can earn a trip to The International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, California. This year, two Cosmetology juniors and two seniors have earned the opportunity to experience this once in a lifetime event. Molly Bloomfield, Courtney Poe, Morgan Adams, and DeeAnna Dameron (all from Bethel), traveled in late January to experience the wonders of the Salon Expo. The group spent several days at the Hair Show and saw all kinds of new styles that will be trendsetters for the next year and some fantastic creations that will never leave California. Students also saw demonstrations, new products, and fashions that are upand-coming in the beauty and fashion world. Besides the educational aspects of the trip, the students also had the chance

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prominent citizens of Georgetown. The letters give a revealing picture of Georgetown and Brown County during the war, and reveal the hardships that families faced when the husband and father went off to war. There is no charge for this event. Friday night’s program will feature Fritz Klein at Floral Hall as Abraham Lincoln this year. Tickets are $5, students $3, and children under 12 free. Klein is a nationally known Lincoln re-enactor

and has appeared at the Georgetown Celebration for several years. He will also participate in a discussion, “Bloody Shiloh,” with Generals U.S. Grant and William T. Sherman, portrayed by Mike Miller and Rob Curtis, on Saturday at 11 am. at the history tent. On Saturday, at the history tent, Lisa Smith will discuss Netta Taylor and the Taylor letters. Smith’s doctorate degree dissertation was based on the Taylor letters. Ernie Parnell and Stan

Purdy will debate the causes of the Civil War at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the history tent. The session will be moderated by Pat Hornschemeier. Parnell, a long time reenactor, will take the southern position and Purdy the northern. Purdy is President of the U.S. Grant Homestead Association and re-enacts the role of U.S. Colonel Dwight C. Loudon. Brett Griffith will present a program on Civil War insignias at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

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Flowering trees can be tough survivors

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Dogwood trees are the most asked-for tree in our nursery, but they can be a challenge to grow successfully. They thrive in welldrained acid soil rich with humus, similar to the rich compost we see in established forests. Dogwood seeds sprout in the semishade and rich loamy soil at the edge of woods. If you look closely at a mature dogwood in the woods you’ll see it’s in pretty rough shape, one-sided and crooked reaching for the sun, and wouldn’t look very good in your front lawn. Dogwoods do best in filtered sun or partial sun, with protection from drying winds. The most common cause of dogwood death in landscapes is drowning from being planted too deep in heavy soil and then overwatered. Dogwoods really need to dry out between waterings. Bark borers and many types of fungus prey on dogwoods. A serious disease called Dogwood anthracnose has been killing dogwood trees in this region for several years now, and is spreading fast. There are flowering trees that are much more likely to survive. If you’re looking for a showy flowering tree that’s not too large but grows fast, consider the Magnolia. There are some gorgeous Magnolia hybrids that work well in clay soil, making Magnolias a better choice for most landscapes than Dogwoods, which prefer well-drained soils. We like the family of compact hybrids with women’s names like Jane, Susan, Betty and Anne (we call them “the girls”). They make ideal lawn trees, big enough to walk under when they grow up. Many of them re-bloom lightly during the summer

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