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Mercy Hospital Clermont upgrades cafeteria Food services continue to impress patients, residents

BY KRISTIN BEDNARSKI Sun staff

The cafeteria at Mercy Health-Clermont Hospital, is not a like a typical hospital cafeteria. The newly renovated space feels more like a restaurant, and the food has earned the hospital bragging rights.

“Our focus is not only providing exceptional care, but exceptional service,” Pete Gemmer, marketing director for Mercy Health, said. “I think this is part of that.”

He said many of Mercy’s hospitals have been working to upgrade both their cafeteria and food selection to make patients and employees happier and healthier.

“The focus is definitely moving toward keeping the patients happy and accommodating their needs,” Chip Voorhees, director of the dietary department said about the renovations.

Voorhees said the renovations to the Clermont County cafeteria began just before Thanksgiving

in 2011 and were complete just before Christmas.

The $200,000 upgrade included new flooring, wall treatments, new tabletops and chairs and also created additional space to accommodate another serving station.

“I love it,” Voorhees said about the renovations. “It gives us a better opportunity to serve customers, patients and employees.”

He said patients are provided menus before every meal that include dozens of selections, from vegetable baked ziti to a pulled pork sandwich. In addition, healthy options are available every day and patients can select from additional items to meet their needs.

“We’re really focusing on making them happy,” Voorhees said. “It gives them more choices and variety.”

In addition, for family members of patients, as well as employees, the cafeteria provides a place to take a break. And now

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Chip Voorhees, director of the dietary department and chef for Mercy Health-Clermont Hospital stands in front of the new Chef's Choice station, which was created in a recent renovation of the hospital cafeteria.

that the renovations are complete, the atmosphere resembles a cafe, rather than a hospital cafeteria.

The cafeteria also features both self-serve and cooked-to-order stations, wellness certified selections, and now a Chef’s Choice station, which Voorhees likened to a cooking show, where customers can watch the chef prepare pasta, stir fries

and more.

The food service and quality of food draws residents and employees from throughout the area to the hospital for lunch and dinner.

“We get a lot of people from the firehouse and office buildings across the way,” Voorhees said.

“People are here every day, every week.”

He said it is hard to beat

the fresh food, most of which is prepared from scratch, as well as the low price. Sandwiches are around $4 with sides and hot meals cost around $5 with sides.

Already, Mercy HealthClermont Hospital scored in the top five percent for food quality among hospitals in the United States.

Gemmer said the survey was completed by Press

Ganey and patients were surveyed at 2,000 hospitals across the country.

He said both patients and employees appreciate the food services offered and the modern and functional improvements that have been made.

“I think other hospitals are moving that way, but I think Mercy has been ahead of the curve on this,” Gemmer said.

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Mayor Ausman New Amelia council member sworn in Dickerson addresses the Chris appointed at state of Bethel Jan. 17 meeting

BY KRISTIN BEDNARSKI Sun staff

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Bethel Mayor Alan Ausman gave his first state of the village address at the Jan. 23 council meeting and expressed his plans for the future of Bethel.

“The state of the village is sound,” Mayor Ausman said. “We’ve gone through three years of fiscal emergency and I believe we have come out strong.”

Mayor Ausman recapped some of what former mayor James Dick discussed before he left office regarding the village finances.

Mayor Ausman said because the village made the cuts needed and then controlled spending, they were able to go from thousands of dollars in debt to having a positive balance in the general fund.

And while he said village officials still need to be careful about spending, he suggested several improve-

ments that would help upgrade the village and make it a better place for residents and business owners.

“There is still work to be done,” Mayor Ausman said.

“We must improve roads, bridges and infrastructure.

Improving the appearance will make it appealing to businesses.”

However, to do this without spending much village money, Mayor Ausman said the village must seek grants as a first priority.

In addition, he said council needs to continue to be creative in how they spend money and complete projects that are a priority.

“I challenge council to come up with a way to increase the police fund,” Mayor Ausman said.

He said the police department is one of the most important services in the village, and the department is in need of funding, especially once reductions from See Bethel, Page 3

BY KRISTIN BEDNARSKI Sun staff

After creating a committee to review letters of interest from Amelia residents, council members presented their feedback at the Jan. 17 council meeting and voted to appoint Chris Dickerson as the sixth council member.

Committee members Bob Pollitt, Chuck Thacker and Derrick Campbell met on Jan 9 to review four applicants who submitted letters of interest.

“We had some really good people apply,” Campbell said.

After meeting with two of the applicants on Jan. 9 and two on Jan. 10, the committee came back to discuss the candidates on Jan. 12.

“The unanimous vote was Chris Dickerson,” Pollitt said.

Pollitt suggested council vote on the appointment of Chris Dickerson to council, and the vote passed with Pollitt, Campbell, Thacker and Councilwoman Susan Elliott in favor and Councilwoman Renee Gerber

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Amelia resident Chris Dickerson, center-left, takes the oath of office after being appointed by village council members at their Jan. 17 meeting. His wife Stacy held the Bible.

opposed.

Dickerson was a write-in candidate for the November 8, 2011 election, and was defeated by Gerber and Elliott.

“I am very happy,” Dickerson said about the appointment.

“Being appointed gives me two years to prove I can be an asset to the village.”

Dickerson said he has customer service experience, has owned his own business and is a strong supporter of small businesses. Prior to the election, Dickerson said his goals for the village were to increase communication between council members and residents and also keep the small-town feel of the vil-

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“This will be a new experience for me,” Dickerson said about being on council.

“I am excited and honored.”

Campbell said even though they appointed Dickerson to serve on council, they are still looking for residents to serve on the See Amelia, Page 3

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Many people think it won’t make much difference if they delay investing for a few years. As you know, time flies, and before you know it, “a few years” turns into a decade — and a decade’s postponement in saving for retirement can make an enormous difference in your life.

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Suppose you plan to retire at age 65. If at age 25, you began putting $200 a month into a tax-deferred vehicle, such as a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA), and your investments inside that IRA hypothetically earned on average 7 percent a year, you would accumulate about $512,000

after 40 years. However, if you had waited until you were age 30 to start saving for retirement, with all else being equal, you’d end up with only about $355,000 when you reached 65 — $157,000 less — due to that five-year delay. And if you waited 10 years, until you were 35, you’d end up with about $243,000 — far less than half of what you would have accumulated had you started saving at 25. (Keep in mind that you will eventually have to pay taxes on these accumulations, and the actual figures don’t reflect fees, commissions or expenses.)

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Bethel: State of the village Continued from page 1 the state government funding go into effect.

“We must work to build up our funds,” Mayor Ausman said.

Mayor Ausman also acknowledged that with the new year came many changes, including a new mayor and three new council members.

He said while many people do not welcome change, he will look at the changes in a positive way as he begins his term as mayor.

“I see this is an opportunity,” Mayor Ausman said.

“And always keep in mind that we are all here for one purpose; to serve the residents.”

In addition to the state of the village Jan. 23, Mayor Ausman and the other village officials discussed making a change to future meeting days.

The idea was brought up because Fiscal Officer Bill Gilpin had a scheduling conflict and could only attend one Monday meeting a month. Mayor Ausman also noted that holidays frequently conflicted with Monday meetings.

Council voted to change the regular meeting days to the second and fourth Thursday of every month, still at 6:30 p.m.

The next council meeting will be Feb. 9 in council chambers.

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• To make it easier on yourself, set up your accounts to automatically move a set amount each month into your IRA. As the above examples show, the best way to build substantial savings is to start early, but even if you’re in your 30s or 40s, you can catch up — although you’ll need to save more to potentially get to the same level.

• Increase your investments when your income rises. Every time you get a salary increase, boost your contributions to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan.

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Milford 51, Little Miami 40 Little Miami (2-9, FAVC 16) – Mee 2 1 5, Bishop 2 1 6, Graham 4 5 15, Rothermund 3 3 10, Rigdon 2 0 4. Totals: 13 10 40.

Milford (6-4, 5-3) – Roof 6 0 17, Zurschmiede 0 1 1, Farrell 1 0 2, Mayleben 1 4 6, Bullock 1 3 5, Taylor 1 1 4, R. Overbeck 5 4 14, C. Overbeck 1 0 2. TOtals: 16 13 51.

Halftime: Milford 24-12. 3pointers: L 4 (Graham 2, Bishop, Rotherhmund); M 6 (Roof 5, Taylor).

Kings 56, Glen Este 47 Kings (5-5) - Schnee 6 3 15, Hilderbrand 6 1 13, Bird 5 0 10, Brasear 2 3 8, Melfi 1 2 5, Ayers 1 0 3, Copeland 1 0 2. Totals: 22 9 56.

Glen Este (4-8) - Fultz 7 2 16, Rieck 3 3 9, Harris 2 0 6, Holloway 1 3 5, Keszei 2 0 4, Scardina 2 0 4, Flanigan 1 1 3. Totals: 18 9 47.

Halftime: Glen Este 25-23.

3-pointers: K 3 (Brashear, Melfi, Ayers); G 2 (Harris 2).

Friday, January 20 Walnut Hills 71, Milford 56 Milford (6-6) – Roof 1 0 2, Greve 5 0 10, Zurschmiede 1 0 2, Farrell 1 1 3, Mayleben 5 1 11, Taylor 0 1 1, Overbeck 10 3 23, C. Overbeck 1 1 3.

Totals 23 7 56.

Walnut Hills (11-2) – Burton 1 4 6, Mitchell 3 0 9, Anderson 2 0 4, Brown 2 0 4, Johnson 7 2 16, Jackson 5 1 11, Gilmore 7 3 21. Totals 27 10 71.

Halftime: Walnut 40-22. 3Pointers: W 7 (Gilmore 4, Mitchell 3).

Glen Este 68, Little Miami 48 Glen Este – Keszei 2 0 4, Harris 2 0 5, Flanigan 2 0 4, Fultz 9 13 32, Scardina 1 0 2, Speigel 0 1 1, Gordon 1 0 2, Rieck 3 1 9, Croons 1 0 2, Holloway 2 3 7. Totals: 23 18 68.

Little Miami (4-9) – Mee 1 0 2, Schoettinger 7 2 18, Bishop 1 0 3, Graham 2 4 9, Rothermund 4 3 14, Rigdon 0 2 2. Totals: 15 11 48.

Halftime: Glen Este 43-19.

3-pointers: G 4 (Rieck 2, Harris, Fultz); L 7 (Rothermund 3, Schoettinger 2, Bishop, Graham).

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2, Teaney 1 0 2, T. Johnson 3 1 7, Schmidt 1 0 2, Cornett 3 4 10, Gilkerson 3 3 10, Wolfe 7 3 19. Totals: 18 13 52.

Bethel-Tate (1-11) – Atkins 2 0 4, Hartley 2 0 6, Rees 4 1 9, Cherry 4 0 10, Shinkle 3 5 11, Adams 5 0 10. Totals: 20 6 50.

Halftime: Bethel 32-19. 3pointers: C 3 (Wolfe 2, Gilkerson); B 4 (Cherry 2, Hartley 2).

Batavia 56, FelicityFranklin 42 Felicity (2-9) – Jones 0 4 4, Brock 1 0 3, Moore 1 5 7, Shouse 6 4 17, Smith 1 0 2, Fry 3 0 7, Reese 1 0 2 Totals 13 13 42 Batavia (5-7) – Wilson 1 1 3, Suttles 1 0 2, Hawk 0 2 2, Smith 8 1 18, White 6 0 12, Montgomery 0 1 1, Kuebel 1 0 2, Schmidtgen 3 0 8, Pelphrey 3 2 8. Totals 23 7 56 Halftime: Batavia 25-23. 3Pointers: F 3 (Brock, Shouse, Fry); B 3 (Schmidtgen 2, Smith) Western Brown 61, Amelia 47 Western Brown (11-3) — Piatt 0 1 1, Purdon 4 2 10, Woodyard 3 0 7, Nickell 2 8 12, Kuttler 2 2 6, Howard 10 0 20, Siemer 1 1 3, Burton 1 0 2. Totals: 23 14 61.

Amelia — Ell 1 0 2, Moeves 1 2 4, Lughinbuho 1 3 5, Crowder 3 1 7, Simon 2 5 11, Hacker 2 5 9, Micklen 1 0 2, Dean 0 2 2, Carson 1 3 5. Totals: 12 21 47.

Halftime: Western Brown 28-24. 3-Pointers: W (Woodyard); A 2 (Simon 2).

Saturday, January 21 Clermont Northeastern 33, Batavia 30 CNE (6-7) – T. Johnson 3 0 6, Schmidt 2 2 6, Cornett 1 2 4, Gilkerson 3 1 10, Wolfe 2 3 7. Totals: 11 8 33.

Batavia (5-8) – Cooper 2 0 4, Wilson 2 0 4, Smith 2 0 4, White 4 1 10, Pelphrey 4 0 8.

Totals: 14 1 30.

Halftime: CNE 16-14. 3pointers: C 3 (Gilkerson 3); B 1 (White).

Georgetown 54, Amelia 39 Amelia (4-8) – Halcomb 0 2 2, Moeves 2 0 5, Luginbuhl 4 0 8, Crander 1 0 2, Simon 2 0 5, Hacker 5 2 12, Carp 0 1 1, Miller 2 0 4. Totals 16 5 39.

Georgetown (7-6) – Bradley 5 4 17, Cropper 0 3 3, Stenger 1 0 2, Sandlin 1 2 5, Miller 3 4 10, Williams 3 3 9, Lewis 4 0 8.

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New Richmond 61, Williamsburg 51 (OT) Williamsburg (3-9) – Workman 2 4 9, Herron 3 1 8, Felts 1 0 2, Young 11 5 29, Posey 0 1 1, Reed 1 0 2. Totals: 18 11 51.

New Richmond (7-6) – Gundler 2 3 7, Craig 2 0 5, Wells 3 1 7, Leffler 5 10 21, Nort 1 0 2, Ernst 6 7 19. Totals: 19 21 61.

Halftime: Williamsburg 2721. 3-pointers: W 4 (Young 2, Workman, Herron); NR 2 (Craig, Leffler).

Felicity-Franklin 59, Bethel-Tate 44 Bethel (1-11) – Adkins 5 4 15, Hartley 3 0 8, Cherry 2 0 6, Shinkle 0 1 1, Adams 5 4 14. Totals: 15 9 44.

Felicity (3-9) – Jones 1 2 4, Brock 1 0 3, Moore 7 8 22, Shouse 5 7 13, Lee 2 0 4, Smith 4 0 8, Wehrum 0 2 2, Fry 1 1 3. Totals: 21 15 59.

Halftime: Felicity 30-24. 3pointers: B 5 (Hartley 2, Cherry 2, Adkins); F 2 (Brock, Shouse).

Sunday, January 22 St. Bernard 53, Felicity 42 St. Bernard (4-9) – Holden 7 3 18, White 1 2 5, Chambers 2 2 6, Munford 2 2 6, T. Macke 0 1 1, Harris 1 2 4, R. Macke 6 1 13. Totals 19 15 53.

Felicity (3-10) – Jones 1 1 4, Moore 1 5 7, Shouse 3 5 11, Smith 3 2 8, Wehrum 0 1 1, Fry 3 3 9, Reese 0 2 2. Totals 11 19 42.

Halftime: Felicity 22-17. 3Pointers: S 2 (Holden,White); F 1 (Jones).

Girls’ Basketball Tuesday, January 17 Bethel-Tate 60, Batavia 31 Batavia – Taulbee 1 1 3, Bauer 2 0 4, White 3 0 8, O’Brian 1 1 3, Everhart 2 0 4, Fraley 4 1 9. Totals: 13 3 31.

Bethel-Tate (8-5) – Al. Shinkle 3 3 9, Baker 3 3 9, Swayers 4 0 8, Jones 1 0 2, Jenike 1 5 7, Atkins 2 1 5, Allen 1 0 2, Ab. Shinkle 1 0 2, Lanigan 5 3 13, Myers 0 1 1, Poe 1 0 2. Totals: 22 16 60.

Halftime: Bethel-Tate 3014. 3-pointers: Ba. 2 (White 2).

Seton 74, New Richmond 72 (OT) New Richmond (9-3) – Workman 1 0 2, Shoemaker 2

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Grogan 3 0 7, Joehen 0 1 1, Lawrence 3 4 10, Buckingham 13 5 31. Totals 24 11 72.

Seton (4-9) – Fricke 1 0 2, Schleben 1 1 3, Briede 2 2 7, Rudolf 2 2 8, Gleason 1 0 3, Zieverink 1 1 3, Meyer 11 8 33, Hetzer 1 0 2, Blaut 2 3 7, Scholl 1 4 6. Totals 23 21 74.

Halftime: Seton 35-20. 3Pointers: N 4 (Shoemaker 2, Rupp, Grogan); S 7 (Meyer 3, Rudolf 2, Briede, Gleason).

Wednesday, January 18 Milford 40, Wilmington 32 Wilmington (11-2) – Affini 5 2 13, Camp 2 4 8, Spurlock 1 2 4, Sav. Hooper 1 0 2, Lawson 2 0 5. Totals 11 8 32.

Milford (11-2) – Simmons 1 2 4, Yee 1 0 2, Wolcott 9 9 29, Eppers 1 0 2. Totals 12 14 40.

Halftime: Milford 17-11. 3Pointers: W 2 (Affini, Lawson): M 2 (Wolcott).

Loveland 42, Glen Este 35 Glen Este (7-7) - Gaskill 1 4 6, Hall 1 1 3, Carson 2 0 6, Brenes 3 6 13, Singleton 1 2 4, Zelten 1 0 3. Totals: 9 13 35.

Loveland (3-9) - Swaine 1 2 4, Suder 1 1 3, Niemeyer 1 2 4, Fisher 6 3 16, Baker 5 1 11, Belperio 2 0 4. Totals: 16 9 42.

Halftime: Loveland 22-15.

3-pointers: G 4 (Carson 2, Brenes, Zelten); L 1 (Fisher).

Thursday, January 19 Williamsburg 50, East Clinton 47 East Clinton (1-12) – Finley 4 1 9, Spurlock 2 0 5, Huffman 1 2 4, Bond 1 1 4, Bean 1 0 2, Overmill 6 0 14, Ostrander 1 2 4, Wiget 2 1 5. Totals: 18 7 47.

Williamsburg (9-4) – McManus 5 2 14, Wetzel 2 3 7, Meisberger 1 0 2, Dennis 10 2 25, Gifford 1 0 2. Totals: 19 7 50.

Halftime: Williamsburg 2520. 3-pointers: E 4 (Spurlock, Bond, Overmill 2); W 5 (McManus 2, Dennis 3).

Amelia 57, Goshen 37 Goshen (6-8) – Parriman 2 1 5, Turner 2 2 7, Steele 1 2 5, Jeandrevin 2 2 6, Davidson 2 0 4, Blumentripp 1 0 3, Taylor 2 1 5, Wilcher 1 0 2. Totals: 13 8 37.

Amelia (6-8) – Mentzel 4 2 8, Terry 2 0 4, Lang 6 0 12, Whited 2 0 4, Ferro 1 1 3, Simon 6 9 22, Bailey 2 0 4.

Totals: 23 12 57.

Halftime: Amelia 18-12. 3pointers: G 3 (Turner, Steele, Blumentripp); A 1 (Simon).

Georgetown 65, Batavia 22 Georgetown (13-0) — Hatfield 3 2 10, Smith 2 0 4, Carrington 1 2 4, Kidwell 8 1 21, Jones 3 0 6, Pack 2 5 9, Gast 4 0 9, Keith 1 0 2. Totals: 24 10 65.

Batavia — Taulbee 1 0 2, Bauer 0 1 1, White 1 0 2, O’Brien 1 0 2, Foster 2 0 4, Everhart 1 0 2, Fraley 4 1 9.

Totals: 10 2 22.

Halftime: Georgetown 346. 3-Pointers: G 7 (Kidwell 4, Hatfield 2, Gast).

Western Brown 68, Bethel-Tate 45 Bethel-Tate (7-6) — Shinkle 1 1 3, Baker 6 0 12, Sawyers 1 0 2, Jenike 6 0 14, Atkins 2 2 6, Lanigan 3 0 6, Poe 1 0 2. Totals: 20 3 45.

Western Brown (11-4) — Dowd 1 4 6, Carter 0 1 1, Seigla 7 0 15, Wiesenhahn 0 1 1, Garrett 10 4 27, Wright 7 1 15, Leist 1 0 2, Harvey 0 1 1.

Totals: 26 12 68.

Halftime: Western Brown 37-24. 3-Pointers: W 4 (Garrett 3, Seigla); B 2 (Jenike 2).

Blanchester 42, FelicityFranklin 30 Blanchester — Brown 5 0 10, Polly 3 1 7, Barnes 2 0 4, Ziegelmeyer 1 1 3, Watkins 6 0 12, Farrow 3 0 6. Totals: 20 2 42 Felicity (2-11) — Stutz 4 6 14, Corbin 1 1 3, Arkenau 4 0 8, Collins 1 0 2, Davis 1 1 3.

Totals: 11 8 30.

Halftime: Blanchester 217. 3-Pointers: none.

New Richmond 42, Clermont Northeastern 33 CNE (1-12) - Osborn 2 2 5, Aselage 3 3 10, Schmidt 1 0 2, Gilkerson 1 2 4, Kirby 2 1 5, Burdsall 3 1 7. Totals: 12 7 33.

New Richmond (10-3) Workman 3 1 7, Rupp 4 1 10, Grogan 1 0 2, Lawrence 3 0 6, Buckingham 8 1 17. Totals:

19 3 42.

Halftime: New Richmond 22-19. 3-pointers: C 2 (Aselage, Osborn); N 1 (Rupp).

Saturday, January 21

1799 High series: M. Stuhlreyer (U) 348; R. Adams (G) 305.

Records: U 10-11.

Boys’ Swimming Thursday, January 19

Glen Este 58, Walnut Hills 33 Walnut Hills (2-12) – Brewster 1 0 2, Yisrael 0 1 1, Screws 5 2 12, Darks 4 2 10, Perry 2 0 4, Wilks 1 2 4. Totals 13 7 33.

Glen Este (8-7) – Gaskill 4 0 9, Singleton 1 4 6, Velten 1 0 3, Keith 1 0 2, Hall 2 0 4, Carson 8 0 24, Brenen 3 4 10.

Totals 20 8 58.

Halftime: Glen Este 32-12.

3-Pointers: G 10 (Carson 8, Gaskill, Velten).

Milford 123, Lakota West 102, Lakota East 91 200MR–Milford 1:40.77; 200 free–Robinson (M) 1:52.15; 200IM–Prus (M) 2:09.73; 50 free–Williams (M) 22.36; 100Fly–Robinson (M) 54.30; 100 free–Prus (M) 52.15; 500 free–Frank (M) 5:08.64; 200FR–Milford 1:34.27; 100Back–Frank (M) 56.51; 100Breast–Matulis (M) 1:02.44; 400FR–Milford 4:00.33; 1Meter–Linder (LE) 157.65.

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Monday, January 23 Sunday, January 22 Goshen 48, Blanchester 29 Blanchester – Brown 3 0 8, Polly 2 1 5, Barnes 0 1 1, Jennet 2 1 5, Watkins 5 0 10.

Totals 12 3 29.

Goshen (7-8) – Clark 0 3 3, Parriman 2 0 4, Turner 0 3 3, Steele 1 4 7, Miller 1 0 2, Jeandrevin 5 1 14, Taylor 2 0 4, Davidson 3 2 8, Wilcher 1 1 3. Totals 15 14 48.

Halftime: Goshen 21-16.

3-Pointers: B 2 (Brown); G 4 (Jeandrevin 3, Steele).

New Richmond 43, Williamsburg 40 Williamsburg (9-5) – McManus 4 2 12, Wetzel 1 4 6, Meisberger 1 1 3, Dennis 3 0 7, Gifford 5 1 12. Totals 14 8 40.

New Richmond (11-3) – Workman 2 0 5, Shoemaker 3 2 10, Rupp 1 2 4, Grogan 1 1 4, Lawrence 0 1 1, Buckingham 9 1 19. Totals 16 7 43.

Halftime: Williamsburg 2317. 3-Pointers: W 4 (McMaus 2, Dennis, Gifford); N 4 (Shoemaker 2, Workan, Grogan).

Bethel-Tate 56, FelicityFranklin 28 Felicity-Franklin – Stutz 8 1 17, White 1 0 2, Corbin 1 0 2, Arkenaw 1 2 4, Davis 1 0 3.

Totals: 12 3 28.

Bethel-Tate (9-6) – Al. Shinkle 4 0 8, Baker 5 3 13, Kilgore 3 1 7, Jenike 5 1 14, Atkins 2 1 5, Ab. Shinkle 1 1 3, Lanigan 2 0 4, Poe 1 0 2.

Totals: 23 7 56.

Halftime: Bethel-Tate 21-7.

3-pointers: FF 1 (Davis); BT 3 (Jenike 3).

Boys’ Bowling Tuesday, January 17 Loveland 2486, Milford 2429 High series: Tringelof (L) 435; Wilson (M) 399.

Records: L 8-5, M 6-6.

Saturday, January 21 Lancer Baker Bash At Northwest Lanes Team scores: 1. Oak Hills, 2. Colerain, 3. Reading, 4.

Northwest (2), 5. Northwest (1), 6. LaSalle, 7. Mount Healthy, 8. Glen Este, 9. Purcell Marian, 10. Wilmington, 11. Anderson, 12. Fenwick.

Top perfomers: Oak Hills 300, Northwest (1) 300, LaSalle 289.

Monday, January 23 Glen Este 2815, Anderson 2633 High series: Huber (G) 477; Brewer (G) 432; Clark (G) 412; Adams (A) 433; Hehn (A) 423. Records: G 141, A 11-3.

Girls’ Bowling Tuesday, January 17 Loveland 2089, Milford 1814 High series: Smith (L) 324; Olson (M) 318. Records: L 12-1, M 7-5.

Saturday, January 21 Lancer Baker Bash At Northwest Lanes Team scores: 1. Colerain, 2. Northwest (1), 3. McAuley, 4. Wilmington, 5. Seton, 6.

Oak Hills, 7. Badin, 8. Mason, 9. Glen Este, 10. Mt. Notre Dame, 11. Mount Healthy, 12.

Northwest (2), 13. Glen Este.

Top performers: Seton 245.

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Glen Este 70 Clark Montessori 57 200MR–Glen Este 2:00.26; 200 free–Randazzo (GE) 2:05.40; 200IM–Moore (GE) 2:47.41; 50 free–Behyuea (GE) 24.64; 100Fly–Stratman (CM) 1:12.36; 100 free–Behyuea (GE) 0:58.42; 500 free–Randazzo (GE) 5:25.57; 200FR Glen Este 1:41.51; 100Back–Moore (GE) 1:09.04; 100 Breast–Fischer (GE) 1:17.89; 400FR–Clark Montessori 4:29.93.

Girls’ Swimming Thursday, January 19 Milford 154, Lakota East 91, Lakota West 68 200MR–Milford 2:01.37; 200 free–Prus (M) 2:12.79; 200IM–Kennedy (M) 2:24.33; 50 free–Meranda (M) 26.13; 100Fly–Baisden (LE) 1:03.96; 100 free–Sauter (LW) 57.41; 500 free–Howard (LW) 5:46.77; 200FR–Lakota East 1:50.85; 100Back–Kennedy (M) 1:07.32; 100Breast–Prus (M) 1:16.10; 400FR–Milford 4:00.33; 1Meter–McConnell (LE) 276.18.

Sunday, January 22 Clark Montessori 133, Glen Este 78 200MR–Clark Montessori 2:08.57; 200 free–Nelson (CM) 2:35.74; 200IM–Gallagher (CM) 2:37.81; 50 free–Howell (GE) 26.89; 100Fly–Wright-Parks (CM) 1:14.14; 100 free–Howell (GE) 1:03.96; 500 free–Gallagher (CM)–6:24.56; 200FR–Clark Montessori 1:59.30; 100Back–Gordon (CM) 1:14.74; 100Breast–Howell (GE) 1:20.10; 400 FR–Clark Montessori 4:26.68.

Weekly Schedule Monday, January 30 Girls’ Basketball North Adams at Williamsburg, 7:30 p.m.

Batavia at Mariemont, 7:30 p.m.

Georgetown at New Richmond, 7:30 p.m.

Boys’ Bowling Milford vs. Sycamore at Crossgate Lanes, 3:30 p.m.

Kings vs. Glen Este at Cherry Lanes, 3:45 p.m.

Girls’ Bowling Milford vs. Sycamore at Crossgate Lanes, 3:30 p.m.

Kings vs. Glen Este at Cherry Lanes, 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday, January 31 Boys’ Basketball Batavia at East Clinton, 7:30 p.m.

Felicity at Fayetteville, 7:30 p.m.

Turpin at Milford, 7:30 p.m.

Wilmington at Glen Este, 7:30 p.m.

Boys’ Swimming Norwood at New Richmond, 4 p.m.

Girls’ Swimming Norwood at New Richmond, 4 p.m.

Boys’ Bowling Glen Este vs. Kings at Mason Bowl, 3:45 p.m.

Girls’ Bowling Glen Este vs. Kings at Mason Bowl, 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, February 1 Girls’ Basketball Anderson at Milford, 7:30 p.m.

Boys’ Bowling Milford, Goshen vs. Little Miami at Eastgate Lanes, 3:30 p.m.

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Staying Safe During Winter Storms Severe weather is upon us. The recent ice storm is proof of it.

Forecasts are usually followed by news reports of numerous injuries and home fires related to winter storms. Here are some tips to help you avoid a situation that could jeopardize your safety.

Remaining inside, protected from the elements is the safest place to be during a winter storm.

However, staying indoors has its own set of problems. The primary concern is the potential loss of heat, power, telephone service and a shortage of supplies if the storm persists for more than a day.

Make sure space heaters are at least three feet from combustibles like drapes, clothing or furniture.

Portable and space heaters account for nearly two-thirds of

Things to do before the storm hits

home heating fire deaths. Never use outdoor camping equipment indoors.

Never heat your home with the oven or stove burners. Use only devices that are designed for heating indoors as an emergency heat source and carefully follow all safety precautions.

The chance of fire increases dramatically when using alternative heating.

Have fire extinguishers available to combat an accidental fire. Install and test smoke alarms in your home.

Carbon monoxide detectors are important too, especially with alternative heat sources.

Seal any windows that you suspect allow cold air into the house with caulking or plastic. Seal off any unused rooms by stuffing towels or rags in the cracks under the door. Cover the

windows with blankets or sheets at night if you have some extras available.

Keep plenty of nonperishable food on hand, especially highenergy food that requires no cooking or refrigeration such as dried fruit and canned goods - and don't forget a nonelectric can opener.

Stock up on bottled water (at least one gallon of water per

person per day to last at least 3 days). If you lose power in your home, remember to keep eating and drinking. Food provides the body with energy for producing its own heat. Keep the body replenished with fluids to prevent dehydration.

You will also need these basic items: extra blankets, a flashlight and a battery operated radio

with plenty of extra batteries, candles and matches for extended periods of electrical loss.

Be careful not to let your supply of medicine and first aid supplies get too low. You may not be able to drive to the pharmacy for refills.

Make sure that each member of your household has a warm coat, gloves or mittens, hat, and

water-resistant boots.

Try to keep as many of these items as you can in one place, so you don't have to search for them in the dark.

Don't wait until a few hours before the storm hits to stock up.

The lines are lengthy and some of the shelves are empty.

Plan ahead and stay safe.

Have a safety plan in place for power outages

When the wind chill is below zero and your work. Digital phone lines don’t work when the furnace is off, the indoor temperature will power is off, and there is no phone you can drop very quickly. It can become dangerous plug into the line that will make them work.

In frigid weather, it’s dangerous even to to stay in your home after only a few hours during a power outage. When the power is walk to a neighbor’s house. How will you let off more than a few hours, you must be able someone know if you need help? H ave a to call for help. Many seniors do not have cell safety plan in place. Make sure you are able phones – and cell to contact somephones run out of one or know that power anyway. A someone is checkcordle ss phone is ing on you. Let your neighbors false security. In know that when fact, even a corded the power is off, phone with a built-in you cannot call for answering machine help. Give them a may not work withnumber they can out electricity. call for you. If at all Everyone that possible, have a gets their phone phone that works service from a telephone company should keep a no-frills, stan- without electricity. Test it by unplugging the dard, corded phone in their home. If you electrical cord and see if the phone still don’t have a second phone jack, keep the works.

For about $30 to $50 you can get an emercorded phone in your closet and plug it in when the power goes off. A phone like this gency radio that is powered by a crank – not can be purchased at discount stores for less batteries. Some have flashlights and are able to charge cell phones too. than ten dollars, and it could save your life.

The time to plan for an emergency is Unfortunately, if you have digital phone service from a cable company, this won’t before it happens – that means now.

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abused and neglected children in Clermont County must be sent to homes in neighboring counties, taking them further away from their friends and families.

This makes a difficult situation even harder for these children.”

CPS has launched a Foster a Future initiative in 2012, designed to inform, engage, and educate prospective foster and adoptive parents. Many children in the care of CPS will be with foster families for a short time, as families work on possible reunifica-

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What pet owers need to know about dental disease Eighty percent of dogs and cats age 5 and older have some form of dental disease. Not just stains and bad breath, but diagnosable disease. Why the high numbers? The main culprit is plaque that develops on your pet’s teeth just like on human teeth. But unlike our pets, we humans have mastered the task of brushing our teeth daily. Some of us floss, rinse with fluoride, and even scrape our tongues for good measure.

Plaque might not stand much of chance in your mouth, but your pet’s is a different story.

Plaque is a colorless film that’s loaded with harmful bacteria. As plaque builds, these bacteria can cause tartar around the gumline, gingivitis, and eventually full-blown periodontal disease, which can destroy the gums and other tissues that support the teeth. Once periodontal disease develops, the consequences are not confined to the mouth.

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“There is no cost to adopt through Clermont County CPS,” said Dick. “We welcome single people and couples in southwest Ohio to consider becoming a Clermont County foster care provider or an adoptive parent. The kids need you.”

For more information about Clermont County foster care or adoption, visit the website www.ClermontForKids.org or call (513) 732-7765.

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Ohio watercraft registrations are valid for a period of three years. In 2011, Ohio had a record of 426,674 registered watercraft, and approximately 1/3 of Ohio’s watercraft registrations will expire on March 1. The Division of Watercraft processed a record of 16,635 registration renewals online at www.ohiodnr.com/watercraft in 2011.

The online renewal process may be utilized 24 hours a day, seven days a week through Sept. 30.

A listing of watercraft registration agents, which includes each of the Division of Watercraft’s 11 area office locations, fee schedules and other registration information, is available at www.ohiodnr.com/watercraft or by calling the Division of Watercraft toll free at 877-4BOATER (877426-2837).

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308 - OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT GEORGETOWN - For lease - two 1800 sq. ft. commercial retail spaces in Historic Downtown Commercial Row. Spaces maybe combined into single retail space. Monthly lease ranges from $400 to $500 per month plus utilities depending on space.

Must see!!!

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NEWTOWN - OFFICE & Warehouse plus storage buildings.

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400 - HOUSES FOR SALE FARM WITH nice 1.5 story older home w/basement, 3 car detached garage, barns & 20 rolling acres with large rock lined creek and woods, great for hunting or farming, more or less acreage available, Bethel New Hope Rd., 1 mi. from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.

Asking $215,000 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres)

401 - CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT 2BR, 1.5BA, balcony, equipped kitchen, dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup, move in depossit $100 plus rent.

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403- MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE MT. ORAB - 3br mobile homes for sale, fixer-uppers & move-in ready, priced for quick cash sale.

513-313-5553.

HOME HEALTH AIDES - ON CALL Clermont Senior Services is seeking on call Home Health Aides to provide care for older adults in the Clermont County area.

8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Competitive Wages, Paid Mileage Qualified applicants must provide proof of being either a Certified Nurse Aide or COALA graduate.

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405 - LOTS & ACREAGE BEAUTIFUL 50ACRES W/large rock lined creek & woods, great for hunting or farming.

More or less acreage available.

Bethel New Hope Rd. 1-mile from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.

Asking $199,500 Dan 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 (Smaller parcels also available) LAKE LORELEI 2-lots together, security gate, sewer/water on property, $2,000/ea. or make offer.

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506 - CLEANING RESIDENTIAL CLEANING or just needing some spring cleaning, great rates, and even better references.

Call for a quote, or for more information.

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506 - CLEANING SPARKLE & Shine House Cleaning Services New Customers receive $15 off Your First Clean!

This family owned & operated business serves customers in Clermont County and the greater Cincinnati area for house & business cleaning needs. School is back in & the holidays are just around the corner! If you need an extra helping hand, call today to schedule your free consultation & ask for Dee. 513-923-7875

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

606 - FARM MERCHANDISE SYNTHETIC GYPSUM available locally for Agriculture. EPA approved, increases crop yields, helps control erosion.

2011 pricing extended.

Call 513-442-5606.

608 - FARM PRODUCE ALFALFA/TIMOTHY MIXED hay, 2nd, 3rd & 4th cutting, green, weed free, high quality. Small square bales.

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We offer an excellent benefit package Apply online by visiting our website at: www.healthsourceofohio.com Email resumes to: resumes@healthsourceofohio.com Or fax to: 513-576-1018 M/F/D/V Equal Opportunity Employer

DRIVERS - ON CALL On-call drivers needed to transport older adults to medical appointments, lifelong learning centers, and on errands.

615 - MISC. FOR SALE FORD PARTS, motors, transmission. For sale, lumber from 1830’s home, oak, all parts.

937-289-1040.

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Must have valid Ohio driver license and clean driving record.

Apply in person at: Clermont Senior Services, Inc. 2085 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive Batavia, Ohio 45103

EOE 615 - MISC. FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL WHITE Maggie Sottero wedding gown, size 8, never worn, $800 OBO Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:

937-515-2692 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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A&A CASH FOR JUNK CARS & TRUCKS $200 & UP CASH ON THE SPOT!!

612 - SPORTING GOODS PING G-15 Irons, 4-2 pitching wedge & R-11 driver, 10 1/2 degree, regular shaft, left handed all clubs, 1yr. old, $650.

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513-720-7982 808 - AUTOS FOR SALE JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650

808 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1930’S-PRESENT

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 2004 CHEV. Impala, newest in the city, Gold Package Spoiler, low miles, $1100 lower than the dealer price.

513-528-4960 or 513-305-4367.

2004 DODGE Durango, well maintained, looks & runs great, 152K/miles, bought new car, must sell. $7,000. Serious inquiries call 513-5195361.

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❑❑❑ Amelia Village Council will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30 at the Municipal Building, 44 West Main Street, Amelia. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Middle East Fork Watershed Balanced Growth Plan and the Amelia Village Employee Insurance Plan. ❑❑❑

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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 meet-

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.

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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.

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-NWin 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.

❑❑❑ 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. ❑❑❑

❑❑❑ The Clermont County Chess Club meets at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Withamsville Church of Christ, lo-

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.

cated 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.

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The Disabled American Veterans Clermont County Chapter 63 and its auxiliary will hold monthly meetings on the second Monday of the month.

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The Clermont County Stamp Club meets twice each month at SEM Laurel Recreation Center, 203 Mound Street in Milford, on the first Tuesday of each month for an informal meeting and the third Wednesday for a formal meeting. For more information call (513) 752-3817.

ployed, 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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ings 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.

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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. ❑❑❑ 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

Today in Clermont History January 29 1930: Frank Davis Jr. of Batavia dies in Washington, D. C. He was a former U.S. Assistant Attorney-General under Pres. Woodrow Wilson.

1944: This week, Michael S. Davis of New Richmond is promoted to Brigadier-General of the U.S. Army.

January 30 1802: Ohio Territorial Governor Arthur St. Clair witnesses the marriage of his son, Arthur Jr., to Frances Stall (sister-in-law of William Lytle) at Harmony Hill in Williamsburg.

1843: John Lytle, the county’s first postmaster, dies in Williamsburg.

1984: The New Richmond Branch Library opens.

January 31 1860: Samuel Medary publishes the first issue of “The Crisis” in Columbus. Medary was the first publisher of “The Clermont Sun.” 1914: The first Milford High School girls basketball win is reported (foe unknown).

1964: Goshen High School senior Roger Hutchinson scores 53 points in a boys varsity basketball game, a Warrior victory, at Felicity. It is believed to have been a county individual game scoring record.

February 1 1879: The final day for the term of Ohio Supreme Court Justice Thomas Q. Ashburn of New Richmond.

1915: One of the worst trains crashes in county history occurs on the Cincinnati, Georgetown and Portsmouth Railroad at Fair Oaks, near Hulington.

1963: The Batavia High School basketball team loses to Amelia in the Clermont County League. The Bulldogs will win their next 42 CCL games.

February 2 1788: Surveys are made on the sites of the future villages of Nicholsville and Point Isabel.

1845: The Olive Branch Post Office is established.

1962: The first basketball game is played in the new Amelia High School gymnasium (Clough Pike), a 62-51 win over Clermont Northeastern.

February 3 1817: The deed is signed for the lot for the Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington Township.

1852: Judge Wade Loofborough, who purchased the land for the Fourierite Society at Utopia, dies.

1899: Charley Jones of Batavia gets the honor of firing the first cannon in the Battle of Calovcan, Philippines, during the War with Spain.

February 4 1788: A survey is made on the site of the future village of Laurel.

1792: Newspaper publisher and presidential candidate James G. Birney is born in Danville, Ky. 1807: The Bullskin Trail is established as a state road by the Ohio legislature.

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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February 14 is widely known as Valentine's Day around the world. However, there are many other events that took place on this day throughout history that may make the fourteenth of February memorable for other reasons.

1014: Henry of Bavaria, the German king, recognizes Benedict VIII as the rightful pope.

1610: Polish king Sigismund III, Forges Dimitri II and the Romanov family sign a covenant against Czar Vasili Shushki.

1630: A Dutch fleet of 69 ships reaches Pernambucu, Brazil.

1794: The first textile machinery patent in the United States is granted to James Davenport of Philadelphia.

1803: Chief Justice John Marshall declares that any act of U.S. Congress that conflicts with the Constitution is void.

1849: James Polk becomes the first U.S. president to have his photo taken.

1896: The Winnipeg Victorias beat Montreal Victorias to win the Stanley Cup. 1912: Arizona becomes the 48th state.

1919: The Polish-Soviet War begins.

1945: Mostar is liberated by Yugoslav partisans during World War II. 1951: Sugar Ray Robinson defeats Jake LaMotta for the middleweight title.

1966: Australia introduces the first decimal currency postage stamps.

1968: The Pennsylvania Railroad and the NYC Central merge to form Penn Central.

1992: A ceasefire begins in Somalia.

2000: The spacecraft NEAR Shoemaker becomes the first spacecraft to orbit an asteroid.

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If your canine companion is more family member than pet, you may be in the habit of sharing the foods your family loves with him.

Although some people foods are fine in moderation, this is definitely not the case with chocolate.

Chocolate can sicken and even kill dogs, and it is one of the most common causes of canine poisoning, veterinarians tell WebMD. Veterinarian Michelle DeHaven says the worst case of chocolate poisoning she ever saw happened when some owners fed their eight-pound poodle a pound of chocolate on his birthday. “We had to treat the dog with fluids and anti-seizure medication for five days," says DeHaven, who practices in Smyrna, Ga. "Every

time we stopped the meds he would start seizuring again. You wouldn’t feed a kid a pound of chocolate, but they fed it to a small dog.”

No amount of chocolate is OK for your dog to consume. Dark chocolate and baker’s chocolate are riskiest; milk and white chocolate pose a much less serious risk.

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Chocolate is made from cocoa, and cocoa beans contain caffeine and a related chemical compound called theobromine, which is the real danger.

The problem is that dogs metabolize theobromine much more slowly than humans, Denver veterinarian Kevin Fitzgerald, PhD, tells WebMD. “The buzz we get

Valentine's Day and chocolate seem synonymous, but another confection rules the roost come the day of love.

Since 1902, NECCO(R) S w e e t h e a r t s (R) Conversation Hearts have played a pivotal role on Valentine's Day. The concept for these sentiment-reading candies came during Abraham Lincoln's presidency. During that time, mottos were all the rage. Other candies were produced

with mottos printed on paper rolled up inside of the candy. But until this point there were no candies with the words were printed directly on the confection.

In the 1860s, Daniel Chase, the brother of founder NECCO (R) Oliver Chase, began printing sayings directly on candy using experimental methods.

Eventually the candy hearts became a coveted Valentine's Day tradition.

Sweethearts(R) have featured different sayings throughout the years, and starting in the 1990's began higher-tech phrases, such as "Fax Me," and "Email Me." In 2009, the company asked the American public to tell how they express feelings of affection. The 2010 series of feaSweethearts (R) tured customer-provided sayings and bright, bold colors. The candies also were revamped to be softer and more enjoyable to eat.

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about 390 milligrams of theobromine per ounce -- about 10 times more than milk chocolate and more than twice as much as semi-sweet chocolate.

White chocolate contains very little theobromine.

According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, one ounce of milk chocolate per pound of body weight is potentially lethal.

But the real danger lies with dark chocolate. Merck warns that deaths have been reported with theobromine doses as low as 115 milligrams per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of body weight.

So 20 ounces of milk chocolate, 10 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate, and just 2.25 ounces of baking chocolate could potentially kill a 22-pound dog, Fitzgerald says.

Serious toxic reactions can occur with ingestion of about 100 to 150 milligrams of theobromine per kilogram of body weight.

from eating chocolate may last 20 to 40 minutes, but for dogs it lasts many hours,” he says. “After 17 hours, half of the theobromine a dog has ingested is still in the system.”

Theobromine is also toxic to cats, but there are very few reported cases of theobromine poisoning in felines because they rarely eat chocolate.

Dogs, on the other hand, will eat just about anything.

Even small amounts of chocolate can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. Truly toxic amounts can induce hyperactivity, tremors, high blood pressure, a rapid heart rate, seizures, respiratory failure, and cardiac arrest.

Dogs and Chocolate: How Much is Too Much?

The more theobromine a cocoa product contains, the more poisonous it is to your dog.

Unsweetened bakers chocolate contains

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So how did St. Valentine's Day transform from a religious holiday into one far more secular? During the third century in Rome, Claudius II decided that single men served better as soldiers if they were single and had no attachments at home in the way of a wife and family. Thusly, he outlawed marriage.

St. Valentine didn't agree with the views and reportedly performed marriages for young lovers in secret. It is this which may have propelled Valentine's Day to be more about love than religious obligation.

Another legend says that Valentine himself authored the first Valentine card. It has been rumored he fell in love with a woman -- the jailer's daughter -- while in prison and sent her a letter. He signed it, "from your Valentine."

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everywhere in Argentina – even well after midnight.

The hands on the clock didn’t matter; family-time was what was important and children never missed the fun. Sleepy babies might nap in restaurants, on a host’s bed, or in the midst of chaos, and they were always a welcome part of the party.

This revelation – and the fact that she was a new mother – led Hopgood to wonder about parenting in other cultures. Is it necessary to put your baby “on a schedule?” How do other cultures deal with picky

eaters or sibling arguments? And how do Eskimos keep their infants from becoming babysicles?

Hopgood became a mom on a mission.

In rural Kenya, she learned, mothers tote children on their backs because rough paths make strollers worthless. Even throughout the toddler years, children are carried, which may actually help their physical development.

French babies are fed “grown-up” food from a very young age, and enjoyment of a wide variety of tastes is part of the culture.

Hopgood learned, though, that early exposure is key to avoiding pickiness at meals.

The Balinese almost never leave their children alone for even five minutes, while the Chinese

often leave theirs for family members to raise.

Japanese parents allow children to teach one another basic manners, while Polynesian children are largely raised by older siblings and peers.

And Inuit babies? They spend their infancies in special fur coats with pouches, warmed against the bare backs of their mothers.

So you’ve read your childcare book cover-tocover already – twice – and you’re still getting conflicting advice on what’s best for baby. Now it’s time for a different kind of childcare book; one that will prove to you that there are several “right” ways to be a new mom or dad.

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but informative, and filled with advice. Author MeiLing Hopgood doesn’t write just for parents, though; the information she unswaddled is endlessly fascinating, which makes this a great book for friends without kids, and for anyone with a curious mind.

For parents and grandparents, though, this book is as irresistible as a newborn and as hard to let go.

If you’ve got room in the diaper bag or if you can lose a couple hours reading, “How Eskimos Keep Their Babies Warm” is a book to pack.

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Just about two hours.

That’s all you figured it would take to do the few errands you had, maybe less. So you packed the car accordingly: car seat, stroller, diaper bag with extra nappies, a change of clothes, burp cloths, bottles, pacifiers, box of wipes, two toys, tissues, an extra blanket… oh, and the baby, to whom all this belongs.

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