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Servicemen return home from overseas Abbott, Royer, Neu, Royer and Schumacher recognized BY KRISTIN BEDNARSKI Sun staff
Clermont County Commissioners welcomed home five servicemen Jan. 9, the most they have ever honored at one time. The servicemen included Chaplain (Lt. Colonel) Jess Abbott of the U.S. Army Reserve, Specialist Kyle Schumacher of the U.S. Army, Airman 1st Class Joshua Royer of the U.S. Air Force, Lieutenant. Jonathan Royer of the U.S. Air Force and Corporal Colten Neu of the U.S. Marine Corps. Each serviceman returned from a different location in Iraq and also Afghanistan, and each was able to return to the states before the holiday season. Father and son Jonathan and Joshua Royer both returned safe from separate locations in Iraq before Christmas, which made it extra-special for their family. “It was a really nice feeling to get everyone home for the holidays,” Jonathan Royer said. Jonathan Royer, who graduated from New Richmond High School and lives in Pierce Township, has had five deployments since Sept.
11. He will be heading back to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton after his break. It was Joshua Royer’s first deployment and he said it is good to be back home. The Clermont Northeastern graduate said he received support from home when he was in Iraq, and was even able to see his dad on a couple of occasions. He said he also knew when his dad was leaving Iraq. “It was good knowing he was safe and getting to go home,” Joshua Royer said. Specialist Kyle Schumacher, also a Clermont Northeastern graduate, returned to the states in December from his first deployment, Operation New Dawn, in Iraq. “It didn’t feel real,” Schumacher said about returning home. “You spend so much time over there you get into a routine.” He said he will be returning to Fort Campbell Army Base in Kentucky after his break. Colten Neu, a Glen Este graduate, was the only Marine at the ceremony and the only one to return from a country other than Iraq.
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Clermont County Commissioners welcomed home five servicemen Jan. 9. From left are Commissioner Bob Proud, Danny Bare of the Veterans’ Service Commission, Lieutenant Jonathan Royer, Airman 1st Class Joshua Royer, Chaplain Lt. Colonel Jess Abbott, Specialist Kyle Schumacher, Corporal Colten Neu, Congresswoman Jean Schmidt and Commissioner Ed Humphrey.
Neu returned from his second deployment to Afghanistan where he spent his time working with the people of the country. “It was great coming back and getting to spend time with my family during the holidays,” Neu said. Neu returned to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina the day before
Thanksgiving. “Out of all of my buddies, Clermont County is the only one I’ve heard of that does this,” Neu said about the ceremony. He will return to Camp Lejeune until August, and then he said he will have to make a decision about what to do next. He said he is looking into becoming a U.S. Coast Guard.
Jess Abbott also returned from his second deployment and was able to make it home from Iraq just before Christmas. Abbott was deployed with a logistical division and spent time working with soldiers as a counselor. He said it was interesting on this deployment because most of the soldiers knew when they
would get to return home. He said on his last deployment to Qatar, soldiers were all on different cycles. “People tend to get the most gray after a midterm R and R,” he said. “Thirty to 60 days out, people start really changing their attitude.” See Soldiers, Page 4
2012 dog licenses Bethel holds first meeting of 2012 should be bought Sixth council member before February appointed at Tags help track lost dogs BY KRISTIN BEDNARSKI Sun staff
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Three new members joined Bethel Village Council at the first meeting of the year Jan. 9 and were sworn in by new Mayor Alan Ausman. Two of the members, Jeremiah Hembree and Lucy Shepherd were elected as write-in candidates in the Nov. 8 election. The other member, Amy Planck, was appointed by council at the Jan. 9 meeting after members heard from both Planck and former councilman Rus Whitley about why they would like to be on council. “I submitted my application because I care about the village,” Planck said. “I believe we are at a healing point and I want to be here to help move the village forward.” Planck said she has a degree in business and has both business experience and grant writing experience that she could con-
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Newly appointed Councilwoman Amy Planck, left, takes the oath of office Jan. 9. Planck spoke to council members at their first meeting of the year about her desire to be on council and was later voted to fill the seat formerly held by Mayor Alan Ausman, right.
tribute as a council member. She said her vision for the village is to see new businesses come in and old businesses thrive. Current council members were able to question Planck, and Priscilla Johnson asked Planck if there is a conflict of interest because she is Bethel Police Chief Mark Planck’s sister.
“I think we are both professional people,” Planck said about potentially working with her brother. “And we understand the confidentiality of the rules.” Planck also said she would seek the advice of current solicitor Julia Carney if she was questioning any issue where there was a conflict of
interest. Former Councilman Rus Whitley also spoke to council about his desire to have a seat on council again. “I am familiar with what goes on here,” Whitley said. “I have quite a bit I can bring to the village.” Whitley said he has See Bethel, Page 4
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Members of the Clermont County Humane Society and Animal Shelter are encouraging residents to purchase a 2012 dog license before the end of the month, and are also encouraging residents to enter their canine in the Clermont County Humane Society Poster Pooch contest. Kim Naegel, director of the animal shelter and Molly Geise, a board member for the humane society, attended Clermont County Commissioners’ Jan. 11 session to present information to the public. “It’s very important to license your dog,” Geise said at the meeting. She said not only does a license play a huge part in helping locate a lost animal, but the proceeds from dog license sales go toward the Clermont County Humane Society. “At the shelter we are able to trace and reunite animals with their owners
because of tags,” Naegel said. She said last year more than 300 animals were reunited with their owners because of a license. Licenses for 2012 went on sale at the end of December 2011 and so far Geise said they have sold 4,859 licenses for this year. She said they are about 341 licenses behind what they sold last year. Until the end of the month Geise said licenses are available for $14. After that the price will go up to $20. In addition to selling licenses this month, the Clermont County Humane Society is also holding the annual Poster Pooch Contest. Geise said those interested in participating in the contest must be a resident of Clermont County and have a valid dog license. She said entry forms are available at www.clermont a n i m a l s h e l t e r. c o m , w w w. c l e r m o n t c o u n t y -
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❑❑❑ A fish fry sponsored by the Gavel Club, Chapter #370 OES, will be held form 4 - 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13 at the Hamer Lodge, 270 East Main Street,Owensville. The cost will be $5.50 for adults and $3.50 for children. Fish or pork tenderloin sandwich, french fries, slaw, dessert, and a beverage will be served. Hot dogs will be available for children. Call (513) 753-7209 for more information. ❑❑❑ The Batavia Fraternal Order of Eagles, located at 2289 Foundry Avenue, will hold a fish fry from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. Fish, fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, dessert and coffee will be served for $8 per meal, and $3.50 for a sandwich. For more information, call (513) 732-9035. ❑❑❑ The Clermont P.E.R.I. Chapter 68 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 18 at Gramma’s in Batavia. The Clermot Senior Services will have a speaker at this meeting telling about the services they have to help Senior Citizens of Clermont County stay in their own homes. Anyone who belongs to the stat Public Employees Retirement Inc. may join the local chapter, the dues for the year are $4. We have representatives who lobby for our benefits. qqq The public is invited to a free community lunch on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Kitchen of Faith located at the Faith United Methodist Church, 180 North Fifth St. in Batavia. This is an outreach mission of the church the third Saturday of each month for anyone in need or those who desire to share a good hot meal and fellowship with others. ❑❑❑ 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. ❑❑❑ The Regular Monthly Board Meeting of the Clermont County Board of Elections has been rescheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday Jan. 19. The meeting will be held at the Board Office, 76 S. Riverside Dr., Batavia. ❑❑❑ 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
Creature Feature 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. ❑❑❑ The Clermont County Chess Club meets at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Withamsville Church of Christ, located at 846 Ohio Pike. All are welcome. Visit the club’s website at www.clermontchess.com. For more information write clermontchess@yahoo.com or call Bill Pursel at (513) 477-5708. ❑❑❑ A support group for parents that have lost children, The Compassion Friends, meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at St. Timothy Episcopal Church, Beechmont Ave. ❑❑❑ The Clermont County Historical Society and Harmony Hill Association (Williamsburg Historical Society) museums will be open to the public the first Saturday of the month from 1 - 4 p.m. The museums are located at Harmony Hill, 299 S.Third Street, Williamsburg. The Harmony Hill Association display features William Lytle, Father of Clermont County, and Williamsburg’s history. The Clermont County Historical Society archives will be open for research of Clermont County history. Also at the site is the Lytle Diary House, the oldest building in Clermont County. 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) 753-1389. ❑❑❑ The Clermont County Stamp Club meets twice each month at SEM Laurel Recreation Center, 203 Mound Street in Milford, on the first Tuesday of each month for an informal meeting and the third Wednesday for a formal meeting. For more information call (513) 752-3817. ❑❑❑ The Commodore 64 and 128 are still alive and kicking! They’re even using PC’s as slaves to increase their storage capacity, can be expanded to 16 megs and made to operate 20 times faster than their original speed. E-mail cbmusers@yahoo.com. For more information call Roger Hoyer at 248-0025. ❑❑❑ 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. ❑❑❑ A general support group offering a safe place to share your experiences coping with mental illness meets every Wednesday from 12:30 - 2 p.m. at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 4312 Amelia Olive Branch Road, Batavia. For more information call (513) 732-5418. ❑❑❑ AARP 3435 Clermont County Chapter regular meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the American Legion post 72, located at 495 Cincinnati/Batavia Pike in Mt. Carmel. Issues concerning members, such as new legislation and community needs are discussed and if possible, acted upon. Additionally, each meeting ordinarily includes a speaker on topics of special interest to seniors, and/or entertainment. Light refreshments are served. ❑❑❑ Weekly meetings will be held of the Milford Job Search Focus Group from 8:30 - 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Milford Christian Church 844 State Route 131 Milford, Ohio 45150. This group will have three main focuses: Career Education; Networking; Character Development. Reaching out to unemployed men and women in the surrounding area. For more information contact Karen Tracy at ktracy@cinci.rr.com
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The Chief of Staff responsibilities include leading the medical staff as it considers key decisions and policies regarding patient care, representing the medical staff in the community, and assuring that physicians adhere to standards of care established by Mercy Health. There are 1,266 members of the medical staffs at Mercy Health – Anderson and Mercy Health – Clermont hospitals. For more information about Mercy Health, go online to www.emercy.com or on Facebook at Mercy Health.
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Learn to manage generations in the workplace at meeting The Clermont Chamber January HR Roundtable meeting features a program titled Managing Generations in the Workplace. This will be held at the Clermont Chamber, 4355 Ferguson Drive, Suite 150, in the Eastgate Professional Office Park, 8:30 – 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17. With five generations now in the workplace, each having different values and ideals, an awareness and understanding of generational differences is crucial to minimizing conflict, increasing teamwork, and learning how to leverage each person’s strengths to contribute to the bottom line. A roll of the eyes from a coworker affects every one of us differently. Some of us will ignore it, while others might challenge a coworker who does it. Whatever our approach towards disagreement, all too often the end result is arguing, avoidance of coworkers, morale issues, lower productivity, turnover, or worst of all – lawsuits. All this over generational differences? Absolutely. Wouldn't it be great if we could all just get along? We can if we understand each other better. We can if we recognize that each generation communicates differently. At this workshop you will get an overview of the five generations in the workplace, learn the different preferred communication styles of each generation, and gain an understanding of how to approach conflict positively with each generation. The program is presented by Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR, President of strategic HR, inc., a human resources management
consulting firm located in Cincinnati. Robin has been a generalist and consultant for over 20 years with healthcare, manufacturing, service, and nonprofit organizations creating solutions to help them recruit and retain the best and the brightest employees. In addition to coauthoring Bridging the Generation Gap, Robin is often a speaker for associations and organizations on topic related to recruitment, retention, and generations. Clermont Chamber HR Roundtable meets on the third Tuesday of each month and is facilitated by Robin Throckmorton. The purpose is to offer a resource for businesses on emerging trends in HR, as well as an opportunity to discuss related HR issues with peers to learn best practices. Upcoming programs for
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grant, 120 students will learn about the various majors and resulting occupations available, as well as the steps they will need to take to pursue such studies. Participating students will share what they learned and how they plan to utilize the information in their future plans – coursework, classes, occupation, etc. and also be included in the school newspaper and district newsletter. Ohio Therapeutic Horsemanship’s $1,290 grant will bring children with disabilities, their siblings and their extended families and friends to the farm for a day of unique outdoor discovery and learning experiences. Traveling by hay wagon, children and their families will visit three educational stations located at different areas of the Cherry Ridge Farm campus: Stream Station at White Oak Creek, Prairie Station at the Bobwhite Quail habitat conservation area, and the Equine Station located at the barn and riding arena. At each station, trained staff and volunteers, including teenagers from 4-H, will lead families through hands-on activities to encourage exploration, new understanding, and a sense of shared discovery and accomplishment. “FAO is very lucky to have a partner like AEP Ohio. AEP has been a leader in philanthropic investments to create educational opportunities in Appalachian Ohio,” said Cara Dingus Brook, FAO’s President and CEO. “These mini-grants focused on environmental education will allow our region’s youth to understand their role in the community as well as their responsibility to the region’s natural treasures.” For a complete list of 2011 AEP Access to Environmental Education grant recipients visit www.appalachianohio.org.
January 19 1941: St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church celebrates its first mass. 1966: This week, 78 acres of land is transferred by the Krippendorf family to the Cincinnati Nature Center Association. 1980: The First Amelia High School Invitational Wrestling Tournament is won by the Barons. January 20 1837: John Simpson, U.S. Grant’s grandfather, dies in Tate Township. 1917: The first Amelia High School basketball game reported is a 15-13 loss to Bethel at the Amelia Town Hall. 1959: The last Moscow High School home basketball game is a 72-71 loss to Bethel. January 21 1929: This week, Pvt. Victor Stier is killed in action in Russia. The Milford VFW is named in his honor. 1952: George Remus dies. A noted Cincinnati bootlegger, there is a legend that he buried treasure in Clermont County. 1954: U.S. Congressman James G. Polk proposes Clermont County as the site of the U.S. Air Force Academy. 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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CNE one of several today in Clermont History AEP grant recipients January 15 1812: Clermont County’s first newspaper, “The Political Censor,” is published in Williamsburg. 1917: The Glen Este Post Office is discontinued. 1954: Dovie Dean of Stonelick Township is electrocuted for murdering her husband and, at 55, is believed to be the oldest woman in American History electrocuted for murder. January 16 1799: Methodist minister Philip Gatch purchases land in Milford. 1843: William Slone, bugler of Gen. “Mad” Anthony Wayne’s army and the first settler of Wayne Township, dies near Edenton. 1851: Cedron is laid out. January 17 1806: Hageman’s Mill (Milford) is laid out. 1890: U.S. Army Gen. Thomas Q. Ashburn of New Richmond dies. 1981: The First David Angel Memorial Invitational Wrestling Tournament takes place at Amelia High School. Harrison wins; Glen Este is second. January 18 1801: Newspaper publisher David Morris is born in Williamsburg. 1888: The Perintown community team defeats Bethel’s in rifle accuracy competition. 1977: The coldest day is recorded in Clermont County history (25 degrees below zero).
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To apply, submit a cover letter and current resume (include OH EMS #) to: Southern Hills CTC Attn: Adult Education Director 9193 Hamer Rd. Georgetown, OH 45121 or emergencytraining@facpr.com Positions open until filled.
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While the election season heats up, you will hear more and more promises, claims and counter-claims from the candidates. As a citizen, you may or may not enjoy this “political theater,” but as an investor, you might be concerned over all the talk about taxes, Social Security, Medicare and other financial topics. Will you need to adjust your savings and investment strategies? If so, how? Before you think about adjusting your investment strategy in anticipation of any actions coming from Washington, keep a couple of facts in mind. First, few campaign promises become reality. And second, due to our system of government, radical shifts in direction are difficult to implement — which is why so few of them occur. Still, we may see some smaller-scale — yet not insignificant — changes in the near future. In light of this possibility, what investment decisions should you make? Here are a few suggestions: • Consider owning investments that are taxed in different ways. No one can predict what will happen with income tax rates or the tax rates that are applied to capital gains and dividends. Consequently, it
may be a good idea to seek “tax diversification” by owning investments that are taxed in different ways. For example, when you sell appreciated stocks, you pay capital gains taxes, whereas interest payments from bonds will be taxed at your individual tax rate. And it’s always a good idea to take advantage of tax-advantaged vehicles, such as an IRA and your 401(k) or other employersponsored retirement plan. • Stick with quality. It’s a good idea, when owning stocks, to invest in quality companies with diversified businesses. These companies are usually less dependent on a particular government program, and they typically have a global reach, so they may be better able to handle any changes implemented in Washington. • Stay focused on your long-term goals. Politicians come and go, and our political parties seem to take turns holding the reins of power. Yet your long-term goals — such as college for your children, a comfortable retirement and the ability to leave a legacy to your family — don’t really change. By realizing that you are largely responsible for achieving your goals, and by following an investment
strategy that’s suitable for your individual risk tolerance and time horizon, you can make gradual, but still meaningful, progress toward those goals — no matter what’s happening in Washington. • Review your strategy regularly. With the possible approach of changes in tax policies and in government programs that can affect your retirement security, you’ll want to review your investment strategy regularly to make sure it’s still on track toward helping you meet your objectives. As part of this review, you may want to seek out more “tax-smart” investment opportunities, while always looking for ways to supply the asset growth you’ll need to enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. Aside from voting for the candidates who best represent your interests, you may not have much influence over what goes on in Washington. But by “electing” the right moves to help meet your goals, you can have plenty of control over your investment strategy. Article submitted by S. Christian Wilks, an I n v e s t m e n t Representative with Edward Jones, Milford.
SOACDF offers $7,500 educational excellence competitive grant The Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation is once again offering the Educational Excellence Competitive Grant for school year 20122013. The Educational Excellence grant is a one time award of up to $7,500 towards the cost of tuition, on campus housing, lab
fees and books that can be billed through the college or university. Producers who reside in the 22 counties the Foundation serves with a current Farm Service Number on record with the Farm Service Agency as of July 1, 2011 and their financial dependents or tobacco program eligible producers and their finan-
cial dependents are eligible to apply. Applicants must be enrolled full-time as a sophomore, junior or senior in the 2012-2013 school year at an accredited institution and be seeking a Bachelor degree. Students must also maintain 2.8 or higher g.p.a. to be eligible. Applications and guidelines for the Educational Excellence Competitive Grant are now available at the SOACDF office, Farm Service Agencies, local Extension offices or online at www.soacdf.net. The application period is Jan. 1 - 31, 2012. Applications will not be accepted after this period. If you have questions, please call the Foundation Office at (937) 393-2700. The Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation serves 22 counties in southern Ohio by providing educational assistance, agricultural and economic development grants. The Foundation has awarded more than $80 million in grants since the programs began in 2001. Visit
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Don’t play politics with your investment dollars ABSOLUTE AUCTION WED. JAN. 25 - 4:00 pm Home on 2 Acres (Bethel - Bantam) Selling For The Presbytery of Cincinnati Site of the Former Bantam Presbyterian Church, Adjacent To The Entrance Of East Fork State Park DIRECTIONS: From I-275 at Beechmont Ave: Go East 9.7 miles. Left on Bantam Rd. at light. Site is on right. The Queen Anne style home, built in 1927, served as the manse for many years. After the church was torn down the home became the place of worship for the tiny congregation, until they disbanded. The home is in disrepair, and is currently unoccupied. 3 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, nice-sized addition to the rear of the home, where church services were conducted. There is a small out building on the property. The remaining contents in the home will be included in the sale: An organ, numerous church pews, ornate speakers podium, nice pair of high-back Gothic chairs, household items.. Newly Surveyed! Ready To Go! There are many possibilities for this property. It’s proximity to East Fork State Park makes it ideal for the right person or group.
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FIRST ANNUAL TRACTOR/EQUIPMENT/TOOL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION @ THE CLERMONT COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS SAT. JAN. 28TH 2012 STARTS @10:00AM Directions: 1000 Locust Street Owensville, Ohio 45160,From I-275 take the Owensville/Hillsboro/St. Rt.50 ext. head east on St. Rt. 50, approx. 10mi. to Owensville. Turn left onto Locust Street follow the auction signs. There is plenty of in-field parking for trucks and trailers. We will have help loading. Dress for the weather as the entire auction will be conducted outside, and the auction will take place regardless of the weather conditions. (Come Early & Enjoy “The Farmers Share Breakfast” in the Blue Ribbon Café on the fair grounds, provided by the Clermont County Farm Bureau, for just a minimal charge) TRACTORS: 1972 John Deere 4320; New Holland TC25 w/fr.loader; Massey Ferguson 150.; John Deere 3010; Deutz 8006D (MFWA); Massey Ferguson Industrial 35; Kubota M6950; Massey Ferguson 50 gas; International Cub ANTIQUE TRACTORS: 1953 Oliver OC3-42 Dozer (completely restored); 1941 John Deere LA (completely Restored); John Deere 40 CONSTRUCTION EQUIP.; Case 580 Backhoe; FMC Sidewinder Ditcher. LAWN & GARDEN: Gravely 460 diesel front mount mower (810hrs); Gravely Snow blower; (2) Gravely walk behinds; Gravely blade; Power King Economy Tractor; Power King Front Blade; Weed Eaters; Chain Saws; Push Mowers; Push Plow; Case 446 Hyd. Drive mower; Cub Cadet 1000 mower EQUIPMENT: John Deere 643 6row corn head; Hyster forklift;3pt. Buckeye Tractor Fabric Layer; Water Tanks; 3pt. Hitch Finish Mower; PTO Manure Spreader N-R; Gravity Bed Wagon; wheel & Suit Case Weights; Massey Ferguson 3pt. Blade; 3pt. Post Hole Digger; Ford 3pt. 2bottom plow; Antique John Deere Wheat Drill; John Deere 8row cultivators; Wheel Lift harrow; 3pt PTO Kubota log splitter; 3pt. disc; Hay wagons; 3pt. Roto-hoe; 2bottom AC plow; lime spreader; 7’ 3pt. Grader blade; boom pole; John Deere LA single bottom plow complete, front & rear wheel weights & rear cultivators; International 510 drill HAND TOOLS: Log chains; Woodworking Lathe; Rolling Metal cart; Engine stand; Rolling metal cart w/vise; Tig Welder; (2) Hobart & Lincoln Welder/Generators; RR jacks; 80gal. shop air compressor; TRAILERS: John Deere Planter Trailer; 6x12 single axle trailer; 4x6 utility trailer; still adding MISC.: Challenger 9000lb. 2post car lift; Truck tool boxes; Rear Truck bumper; turn buckles; Calsun Heater; Go-cart; TERMS & NOTE: Cash & Checks w/photo ID; NO BUYERS PREMIUM; Every thing sold as is/where is with no guarantee. This is going to be a LARGE auction, we are excepting consignments until 5:30pm 1/27/2012, so check www.auctionzip.com (user #7414) often to see what is added. DAVID P. & DAVID S. LEWIS AUCTIONEERS
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Ohio deer hunters have donated more than 79,750 pounds of venison to local food banks since opening day of deer season Sept. 24, according to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. The 1,595 donated deer
equal approximately 319,000 meals for needy Ohioans. Last year at this time, 2,082 deer had been donated representing 104,100 pounds of venison. The Division of Wildlife reminds hunter that there are plenty of opportunities to pursue deer in the 201112 season. “I’m proud of Ohio’s
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deer hunters who continue to show their generosity despite overall lower harvest numbers this year as compared to last,” said Scott Zody, chief ODNR Division of Wildlife. “I encourage hunters to get out in the field, enjoy the rest of the season and to consider donating any extra deer they are fortunate
enough to harvest.” FHFH collected 125,150 pounds of venison from 2,503 deer during all of last year’s season, which ran from Sept. 25, 2010 to Feb. 6, 2011. The Division of Wildlife collaborated with FHFH to assist with the processing costs associated with donating venison to a food
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bank. The program allows for subsidy grants to be provided in allotments that are matched with funds generated or collected by local Ohio FHFH chapters. The division subsidized this year's FHFH operation as an additional deer management tool, helping wildlife managers encourage hunters to harvest more does. Venison that is donated to participating food banks must be processed by a federal, state or locally inspected and insured meat processor. Hunters wishing to donate their deer are not required to pay for the processing of the venison as long as the program has funds available to cover the
cost. Currently, there are 78 participating meat processors across the state and 34 FHFH local chapters. Anyone interested in becoming a local program coordinator or a participating meat processor should visit the "Local FHFH" page at www.fhfh.org. The Web page includes a list of coordinators, program names and the counties they serve. The ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
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Hunters help Ohioans with donated venison
Recycled trees can become mulch or wildlife habitat Before sending your live-cut Christmas tree to the trash, remember that it can find new life after the holidays. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Recycling & Litter Prevention reminds Ohioans that their trees can be recycled for a variety of uses including mulch, compost and wildlife habitat. “Mulching, chipping or composting Christmas trees after the holidays is a wise alternative to just throwing them in landfills,” said Ted Lozier, chief of the ODNR Division of Recycling & Litter Prevention. “Many Ohio communities are making it easy for residents to recycle cut Christmas trees by offering convenient dropoff locations or curbside pick-up.” Many local park districts and communities shred Christmas trees for mulch and compost. Trees can even be transformed into wildlife habitat, providing shelter for some creatures during the winter months. Individuals living in
communities without recycling programs might consider chipping and composting their holiday trees. Adding compost to home gardens improves soil quality, stores moisture and reduces weeds. Trees can also be weighted down and sunk in farm ponds to attract fish and increase wildlife habitat. Before disposing of a live-cut Christmas tree, remember to remove all trimmings including tinsel, garland, lights and ornaments as these can be harmful to the environment and wildlife. Be sure to have proper permission before discarding your tree on public land, private land or in ponds. Discarding trees without permission could result in a litter violation. Call your local solid waste management district for information on where to recycle live-cut Christmas trees in your area. The ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
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