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COLLECTION TIME

The Pierce Township Boardof Trustees is expected to con-tinue its focus on the commu-nity’s financial challenges.

During its next regularmeeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednes-day, March 11, the trustees willhear recommendations fromthe township’s Finance Com-mittee. Residents are encour-aged to attend.

“I think it’s the first step to-ward deciding what kind of(fire/EMS) levy should be onthe ballot,” Administrator TimHershner said. This is just partof the committee’s mission, henoted. They are charged withlooking at anything and every-thing regarding township fi-nances.

The four committee mem-bers are Dave Gooch, Greg Os-sege, Ben Pugh and Stan Shad-well. Township Fiscal OfficerKaren Register serves as thecommittee’s liaison to thetrustees.

During the February trust-ees meeting, Clermont CountyChief Deputy Auditor ChuckTilbury outlined the financialimpact the retirement of the

W.C. Beckjord Power Stationcould have on Pierce Town-ship. The township stands tolose nearly $700,000 revenueannually as a result of the clo-sure.

The anticipated revenueloss can be seen in severalfunds: $34,234.44 from thetownship’s general fund;$57,011.25 from the road andbridge fund; $69,463.52 fromthe waste fund; $291,016.31from police, and $229,097.94from fire/EMS for a total of$680,823.46. These figurescompare 2014 actual receiptsto 2016 anticipated receipts.

The committee has beenvery diligent at looking at thetownship’s financial situation,especially the needs of the fireand EMS services, TrusteeBonnie Batchler said. She saidshe’s looking forward to hear-ing the report and is hopefulthat the committee’s recom-mendations will be widely ac-cepted enabling the trustees totake action that night.

The loss of revenue result-ing from the Beckjord retire-ment is potentially devastat-ing for the fire and EMS de-partment which failed a 2.8-mill levy last November. Themoney would have generated$937,000 annually. The antici-

FinanceCommittee to addressPierce board

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The Pierce Township Fire Department is struggling with EMS unitreliability issues.

Focus likely to befire, EMS servicesBy Sheila [email protected]

See PIERCE, Page A2 Snow days can be a greattime for families to enjoyquality time playing out-

doors or enjoying indoor activ-ities. They can also createchallenges as parents work tofind the balance of work andplay. Several area moms sharetheir thoughts about snowdays.

Stacy Watkins, Williams-burg Township, is the parent ofa 4-year-old and an 8-year-old.Her oldest, Mason, is a BataviaElementary School student,Her youngest, Sofia, is in ahome-based preschool pro-gram. Both enjoy snow days.Stacy is a stay-at-home momand has no trouble findingways to keep her children en-tertained.

When it’s snowy and tem-peratures permit, everyonegoes out and plays in the snowfor about an hour. When it’s toocold, indoor activities are en-joyed.

“It’s really a popcorn, hotchocolate and movies time forus,” she said. When not watch-ing movies, there’s also plentyof reading. Right now, the fa-vorite book is “The SnowyDay” by Ezra Jack Keats.

Natalie Wheeler Hastings,Anderson Township, has two

young children. Colin, 8, is asecond-grader at Mercer Ele-mentary, and Graham, 5, at-tends Cincinnati Early Learn-ing Centers in Columbia Tus-culum.

Hastings is a self-employedstrategic communicationsconsultant. Being self-em-ployed offers some flexibility,but that doesn’t mean shedoesn’t have a schedule to keepor work to get done. Snow dayscan pose a slight challenge. Of-tentimes, her parents watchthe boys. Unfortunately, ormaybe fortunately for them,they are currently in Hawaii.

With schools closed, theneighborhood children arealso at home.

“Teenagers are out too,”Hastings noted. “I often leanon neighborhood teens whocan easily walk to my house”she said.

Teresa Stone, Union Town-ship, is the self-employed momof two – one grown child and afifth-grader, Izzy, at Willow-ville Elementary. On a snowday, she graciously watchesthe children of others from hercommunity. Today, she has herdaughter and four other chil-dren.

“We do things like playgames, color, bake cookies,watch TV and when the roadsare better we go to Frisch's to

use our Valentine's coupons,”she said.

Jennie Conrad, Amelia, hasthree children ages 5, 3 and 1.The oldest attends preschoolthree days a week, Monday-Wednesday. So she’s not hadschool at all this week.

“We try to go outside if it’snot freezing cold,” she said.When it is cold, like today,Play-Doh, painting with yo-gurt, and other activities areenjoyed.

Even for the parent of a 12-month-old, snow days can befun but challenging. JennyNewcomb, Pierce Township,works part-time as a communi-cations coordinator for PierceTownship. She typically has ababysitter watch Natalie twomornings a week. Not thisweek, however, due to slipperyroad conditions.

“Being stuck here makesme a bit stir crazy, as we nor-mally go out at least once aday,” Newcomb said. “She's toolittle to play in the snow, so Ibrought some inside and put itin a bowl for her to touch. Shewas not a fan.” They’ve workedto find other activities to keepbusy during these snowy days.

These days, Teresa Cox Vo-gel, Owensville, enjoys snowdays as a grandparent. Sledriding with her grandchildrenis how she spends snow days.

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Sledding at Stanberry Park in Mount Washington.

SNOW DAYSFun days but a challengeBy Sheila [email protected]

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Anderson roadways arenot maintained by thetownship. While Ander-son manages more than120 miles of mainly sub-division streets, Hamil-ton County maintains 73miles of thru townshiproadways, such asClough, Salem, EightMile, etc.

The Ohio Departmentof Transportation is re-sponsible for state or U.S.highways, such as stateRoute 32 (Batavia Road),state Route 125 (Beech-mont Avenue), U.S. 52and Interstate 275, com-

Reports from localcommunities on the Feb.16 winter storm:

Anderson TownshipCrews hit the road in

Anderson Townshiparound 6:30 a.m. whenthe snow started to fall totreat just more than 120miles of streets.

“It’s a weird one,” Di-rector of Public WorksRichard Shelley said.“It’s falling slow. Afterthree hours, we maybehave an inch or less.”

While the snow did notaccumulate quickly, thecombination of the coldtemperatures and pre-cipitation made for someslick roads.

“We can’t stop themfrom getting slick, butwhen they do we canclean them up,” Shelleysaid.

The township had 12men treating the streets,each on his own route.

Shelley has 18 years’experience as the publicworks director and someof his crew membershave even more experi-ence. They rely on theforecast and their ownexperience when prepar-ing to treat the streets inAnderson Township.

Assistant Administra-tor for Operations SteveSievers noted that not all

prising 19.8 miles.During the winter,

ODOT contracts with theHamilton County Engi-neers’ Office to removesnow on Beechmont Ave-nue and Batavia Road.

“Snow removal is tru-ly a team effort in Ander-son Township,” Sieverssaid.

Pierce TownshipPierce Township

maintenance departmentis responsible for 57miles or roads, accordingto Public Works Manager

John Koehler. There areadditional roads in thetownship that are the re-sponsibility of ClermontCounty or state.

The township places ahigh priority on curvesand hills during a snowstorm, he said. When thestorm ends, clean-up willhappen on the rest of theroads.

Pierce has plenty ofsalt to address this snowstorm.

“We have 800 tons left,which will be enough forthe rest of winter,” Koeh-ler said.

The challenge pre-sented by this storm isthe temperature. “Salttakes longer to workwhen it’s really cold out,”he said. “It works quickerwhen it’s a little warmer.”

HospitalsGenerally, Mercy

Health sees some in-crease in folks coming into its hospitals and med-ical centers during win-ter weather events, ac-cording to Nanette Bent-ley, director of public re-lations. Causes for theincrease in patientsrange from injuries sus-tained from slips andfalls to strains fromsnow-shoveling.

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Westbound Ohio 32 near Glen Este Withamsville intersection.

Library boardbuilding committeeto meet

The Clermont CountyPublic Library Board ofTrustees’ building com-mittee will meet at 8:30a.m. Monday, March 2, inthe administration build-ing, 326 Broadway St. inBatavia.

The committee willopen the meeting in pub-lic session, but will moveimmediately into execu-tive session.

WenstrupannouncesClermont Countyhelp desk hours

U.S. Rep. Brad Wen-strup’s Traveling HelpDesk will be at the Frank-lin Township Hall, 981Hopewell Road in Felici-ty, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.Thursday, Feb. 26.

The Traveling HelpDesk is a monthly invita-tion for constituents tomeet one-on-one with a

member of Wenstrup’sstaff. These meetings area good opportunity toshare opinions on legisla-tive issues or get assis-tance dealing with feder-al agencies, like the VA orSocial Security.

No appointments arenecessary for the Travel-ing Help Desk. In addi-tion to these monthly vis-its, constituents are invit-ed to call Wenstrup’s dis-trict office at513-474-7777 or contacthim at www.Wenstru-p.House.gov to sharetheir concerns.

Winter crisisprogram still takingapplications

The Clermont Commu-nity Services in partnerswith Office of Communi-ty Assistance will con-tinue to accept applica-tions for the Winter Crisisprogram thru March 31.

Income eligible house-holds whose main heatingsource is threatened withdisconnection, has al-ready been disconnectedor have a less than 25 per-cent supply of bulk fuelmay apply for assistance.The HEAP Departmentwill see applicants by ap-pointment only Monday,Wednesday and Friday.Then will see walk-ins onTuesdays and Thursdays

only first come, firstserved basis.

To schedule an ap-pointment or for more in-formation please call theHEAP staff at 513-732-2277 option 3.

Crawford to sharehistorical facts

Clermont County his-torian Rick Crawford willshare facts and talesabout Owensville and Sto-nelick Township when hevisits the library March 2.

Did you know Owens-ville used to be known asOld Boston? It also wasone stop on the famousride by Morgan's Raid-ers.

Crawford will discusshistory from 6:30 p.m. to 8p.m. Monday, March 2, atthe Owensville BranchLibrary, 2548 U.S. 50. Allare welcome.

NRHS After Promhosts donkeybasketball

The New RichmondHigh School PTO will hosta donkey basketball showat the high school gymMarch 7 to benefit theschool’s After Prom pro-gram. The show will fea-ture teams of New Rich-mond district depart-ments and staff. Ticketsare $6 in advance and $8at door. Advance tickets

can be purchased at RiverHills Bank or New Rich-mond High School Li-brary or Office.

The cost of the PTO’sAfter Prom is roughly$7,000 each year.

For more informationcontact Joyce Montgome-ry at the high school at553-3191 or by email [email protected].

Kindergartenregistration

The West Clermont Lo-cal School District isscheduling appointmentsfor kindergarten regis-tration.

Registration is by ap-pointment only.

Appointments can bescheduled between 8 a.m.and 3:30 p.m. Monday,Wednesday and Fridayand between 8 a.m. and12:30 p.m. Tuesday andThursday at the adminis-trative office in the UnionTownship Civic Center,4350 Aicholtz Road.

Appointments can alsobe made at the elemen-tary schools on specifieddays from 2 p.m. to 6:30p.m.

Call enrollment spe-cialist Veronica Weaverat 943-5042 or send anemail to [email protected].

Weather spottertraining offeredMarch 3

The Emergency Man-agement Agencies ofClermont and BrownCounties are co-hosting aweather spotter trainingworkshop from 6:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday,March 3, at WesternBrown High School, 524W. Main St., Mount Orab.

There is no charge forthe workshop.

Other workshops arebeing held throughout theregion. More informationis here.

To register, call 513-732-7661 or email [email protected].

BRIEFLY

pated loss of revenuefrom Beckjord and thefailed levy caused thefire department to post-pone the purchase ofequipment.

As a result, the de-partment is struggling

with reliability issues ofits EMS units. On twoseparate occasions anEMS unit has brokendown while in service,once during transport ofa patient and anothertime while responding toa call, Hershner said.Batchler expressed herconcern. The township isconsidering securing aloan to buy a new squad.

In addition to the Fi-nance Committee re-port, Hershner said hewill update the trusteeson his progress withOGSM (Objectives,Goals, Strategies andMeasures). This processwill allow the townshipto accurately compareitself to other jurisdic-tions that are similar.

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Batavia/Great Oaks» Batavia High School/

Great Oaks Business Profes-sionals of America students ex-celled during regional compe-tition in January. They earned103 awards, and 28 studentswill move on to state competi-tion in March.

State qualifiers are: ZachNewcomb and Alex Young - le-gal procedures; Collin Sam-mons and James Schulz - bank-ing & finance; Ian Lyons andMatt Pawlaczyk - small busi-ness management team; BriOsborne, Bret Fortner and T.J.Cannon, presentation manage-ment team; Kaitlin Rowland -presentation management in-dividual; Logan Richardson -extemporaneous speech; Na-tasha Camacho, desktop pub-lishing; Garret Kraus and Car-ly Werring - keyboard produc-tion; Carlee Armstrong, wordprocessing; Ashley Douglas,Darby Crooks, Hayli Epps andKylie Woods - broadcast newsteam, and Jake Kennedy, RyanAckermann, Matt Mackey andCole Norman - video produc-tion team.

Jake Kovacs will receive anaward for designing the statetrading pin.

Batavia Middle SchoolA team of local students

from Batavia Middle Schoolwon the prestigious, regionalFuture City competition held inColumbus, Ohio. By winningthe regional competition, Bata-via Middle School’s team willadvance to the national compe-tition in Washington, DC.

The speakers, Maddie Flan-dermeyer, Lydia Whiteford,and Jett Young, along with therest of their class presentedtheir vision of a future city,Halcyon: A city of miracles, setin Iceland in the year 2242.

Beyond the creation of fu-turistic infrastructure, theclass had to design a proteinand vegetable capable of sus-taining their city for a year.They won first place overalland also took first place awardsfor Best Transportation, BestMoving Part, Best Infrastruc-ture, and Best Innovative Solu-tions for Water and Wastewa-ter Utilities to Reduce CostlyReinvestment in America’s Ag-ing Infrastructure.

Future City is a national en-gineering competition forgrades 6-8. For several monthsprior to the regional competi-tion, the students work with aneducator and a volunteer men-tor to design and build a virtualcity made of recycled materi-als.

In addition to the actualmodel city, the team must alsoresearch and write an essay,design a computer simulation,prepare a narrative and pre-sent their work before a panelof judges. The demands of thecompetition are impressiveand for the second year in arow, a team from Batavia Mid-dle School won the regionalcompetition.

Batavia’s winning team isled by educator Mary Brad-burn and is comprised of eighthgrade Gifted Language Artsstudents. Batavia students aremost fortunate to have Laura

Michalske, a chemical engi-neer with P & G, as their teammentor. Together this com-bined effort has produced ahuge victory for a local school.

The team is presently work-ing on fund raiser opportuni-ties to help ensure that all par-ticipating students can attendthe national competition nextmonth in Washington, DC.

Fifty percent of the studentpopulation at Batavia MiddleSchool is on free and reducedlunch, so in order to ensure thatall team members get to Wash-ington, DC, these fund raiserswill have to be quite successfulin a very short period of time.

St. Bernadette School» Operating nurse Amy Cen-

ci from Children's Hospital vis-ited the 4-year-old pre-schoolclass at St. Bernadette. She dis-cussed what the children couldexpect if they ever had to go thehospital, including makingsure why they were they, howtheir vitals are taken and ifthey needed surgery whatwould happen. The childrenwore sporting their hospitalhats as a souvenir of that visit.

UC Clermont CollegeAmber Smith is a lifelong

artist and has a passion forhelping others — two charac-teristics that made her jump atthe chance to enroll in UC’s newPre-Art Therapy Certificate.“Art is a safe way to expressanything you are feeling orthinking,” Smith said. “Arttherapy uses the creative proc-ess and artwork to increase

self-awareness and esteem,reconcile emotional conflictsand reduce anxiety — and frompersonal experience, I feel thatart has a healing quality that ishard to explain.”

Smith isn’t alone; in fact,she’s one of nearly 20 studentscurrently pursuing the certifi-cate, a collaborative under-graduate program among fac-ulty from the University of Cin-cinnati’s Clermont College, theMcMicken College of Arts andSciences (A&S) and the Collegeof Design, Architecture, Art,and Planning. Art therapy is amental-health profession thatuses art making to help peoplewho have experienced illness,trauma and other challenges —as well as those who seek per-sonal development — to in-crease self-awareness, copewith symptoms and enjoy thecreative process.

The certificate programeducates students both in thebasic skills used in drawing,painting and ceramics and inmajor psychology and art ther-apy concepts, helping them in-tegrate the two worlds to pro-mote expression and healing inothers. UC is the only institu-tion in the Tri-State area to of-fer an introduction to art thera-py course.

“Research is beginning toshow the benefits of art forhealing, stress and anxiety re-duction, positive coping skillsand as a path for self discov-ery,” said Meera Rastogi, asso-ciate professor of psychology.“This certificate can comple-ment majors in many different

disciplines as it can be helpfulfor students in managing theirown stressors or incorporatingthe arts in whatever professionthey pursue — including nurs-ing, medicine, social work andpsychology.”

Rastogi also notes that theUC certificate requires theminimum pre-requisites formost graduate programs in arttherapy — a requirement topractice as a professional arttherapist. Volunteer experi-ence is also strongly encour-aged, and students can tap intoopportunities with local organi-zations that utilize art therapyor the therapeutic qualities ofart, such as Good SamaritanHospital, Visionaries andVoices, Fernside and New Per-ceptions.

The certificate is just thelatest offering to be part of UCForward (uc.edu/provost/uc-forward), a university-widephilosophy that supportsteaching, learning and re-search across disciplines —specifically experiences thatenhance undergraduate andgraduate programs. All UCForward collaborations are in-tended to tackle real world is-sues, including poverty, envi-ronmental concerns, health-care and theoretical questionsin art, photography and litera-ture.

To learn more about UC’sPre-Art Therapy Certificate,visit daap.uc.edu/academics/art/certificates/pre_art_thera-py.html or contact Meera Ras-togi at [email protected] 732-5331.

SCHOOLS NOTEBOOK

THANKS TO LYNDA HIGGINS

Batavia Middle School students win at the regional Future City competition in Columbus, Ohio, advancing them tonationals in Washington, DC. Future City is a national engineering competition for grades 6-8

THANKS TO ANGIE TUCKER

Operating nurse AmyCenci from Children'sHospital visited the4-year-old pre-schoolclass at St. Bernadette.The children woresporting their hospitalhats as a souvenir ofthat visit. From left:front, Marlee Coburn,Ellie Mitchell, WaydeHoward and BrodyDuncan; middle, MyaMinning, Ian Shinkle,Neal Hoyt, AlliFogelman, Callie Laskeyand Jake Cenci; back,nurse Amy Cenci,Sammy Osterbrink,Claire Brinck, GannonElkins, Haley Campbell,Morgan Taleff and ColinBoss.

GRANT CAREER CENTERThe following students have earnedhonors for the second quarter of2014-2015:

Principal’s List 4.0 GPAKeely Ackerman, Liz Adams, WendyAppelmann, Amber Arthur, CalvinBarrett, Kyle Barrett, Cameron Bein,Carly Bruan, Kaitlyn Clark, RebeccaConrad, Kasey Cotes, ChristinaCrews, Noah David, Rian Denton,James Drifmeyer, Kristin Evans,Steven Glenn, Allie Graybill, MorganGullett, Maren Hance, Chloe Hen-derson, Nathaniel Hernandez,Kimmy Holman, McKayla Jacobs,Lexi Jump, Courtney Lamb, RachelMcConnell, Erin McKee, AshleyMilligan, Shelby Murphy, ConnorPike, Alexandra Purcell, AshleyRedmond, Brooke Schultz, EmilieShouse, Timmy Simpson, StevenSquires, Erin Steelman, BrooklynSweet, Ricky Vandegrift, ZacharyWalton, Ian Wahoff, Shyann Webb,Jim Weinel, Bryce Welch, JacobZieger.

Honor RollErik Anderson, Tyler Anderson, JamieApplegate, Hannah Arnold, TristanAsbrock, Rick Awad, Heather Baker,Destiny Beckworth, Syren Ber-wanger, Seaira Blake, BrittanyBlanton, Danny Bohl, Chelsey Bowl-ing, Jared Bray, Rachel Brown,Christian Burger, Miles Burnam,Elizabeth Burton, Ellery Byrd, BryanCarnahan, Hannah Calvert, BriannaChapman, Gabbi Chapman, AustinChurch, Jeffrey Collins, SierrahCompton, Tyler Crumpton, PaigeCummins, Lacey Darnell, AlvinDavidson, Zach Dudney, J.D. Dur-ham, Kyle Evans, Whitney Fancher,Skyler Gould, Morgan Gullett,Maggie Green, Mariah Harvey,Dalton Henderson, Dana Honaker,Dustin Hughes, Nicole Hunter,Tabitha Jackson, Courtney Jervis,Emily Jones, Ian Kimmerly, EmilyKing, Candice Kirtley, Travis Knox,Tina Lawrence, Kelsee Lee, Kather-ine Leggett, Hannah Lewis, TammyLockaby, Justin Marks, Ethan McMel-lan, Adam Mincey, Amberlin Mote,Katie Mount, Desirae Murphy, AnniePatrick, Dylan Pemberton, KyleighPhilpott, Sierra Pitzer, B.J. Ratcliff,Courtney Riggs, Jess Riley, KrystalRitchie, Angelisa Ritzi, Caleb Rob-inson, Jacob Robinson, Allie Rodri-guez, Savanna Rohne, Louis Quiles,Kirsten Savage, Kylie Sawyers,Teegan Schwettman, Jake Simes,Mikie Simpson, Savannah Sowers,Allie Stroup, Corbin Tharpe, RandyThornberry, Alexus Tumbleson,Taylor Waitman, Jordan Walker,Morgan Walters, Kylie Watts, EricWelch, Austin Wellman, MatthewWhite, Caitlyn Wilburn, Jesse Wil-hoit, Austin Woodruff, Alyssa Wood-ward, Kaelynn Wooten, SimonWright, Allie Zellner.

GRANT CAREERCENTER

HONOR ROLLS

URSULINE ACADEMYThe following students have earnedhonors for the second quarter of2014-2015:

SeniorsSecond honors - Sophie Kremer, LauraRehmer.

JuniorsFirst honors - Maya David, MeganDiSalvo.

Honor RollSophomores - Rachel Bowman,Lindsey Rehmer.

Freshmen - Grace Allbright, OliviaBurdette, Madeline Conner, JuliaLynd, Kelly Mathis, Morgan Williams.

URSULINEACADEMY

HONOR ROLL

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THURSDAY, FEB. 26Exercise ClassesStrength & Balance, 9-9:45 a.m.,Union Township Civic Center,4350 Aicholtz Road, Variety ofexercises designed to increasemuscular strength, range ofmovement and activity for dailyliving skills. Call for pricing.947-7333. Union Township.

Spinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 6:15-7:15 p.m., MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,930 Lila Ave., Spinning Studio.Keiser M3 indoor bike withmagnetic resistance. Ages 18 andup. $10. Registration recom-mended. 831-0006; www.mia-miathleticclub.org. Milford.

Strength & Balance, 1-1:45 p.m.,Crossings of Amelia, 58 AmeliaOlive Branch Road, Move tomusic through variety of exer-cises designed to increase muscu-lar strength, range of movementand activities for daily living. Forseniors. Call for pricing. Present-ed by SilverSneakers Stretch.478-6783. Amelia.

Aqua Zumba with KC, 1-1:45p.m., Comfort Inn, 4421 AicholtzRoad, Pool Room. All levelswelcome. Bring water shoes andtowel. Ages 18 and up. $5.Presented by Zumba with KC.240-5180. Eastgate.

SilverSneakers Senior Stretch,2:30-3:15 p.m., SEM Laurels, 203Mound Ave., Free. Presented bySilverSneakers Stretch. 478-6783.Milford.

Milford Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30a.m., Milford Jazzercise, 1147Main St., Each 60 minute work-out blends dance and muscletoning movements choreo-graphed to today’s hottest music.Ages 18 and up. $38 per month.Presented by Jazzercise Milford.227-3343; www.jazzercise.com.MIlford.

Literary - LibrariesTeen Craft, 6 p.m., LovelandBranch Library, 649 Loveland-Madeira Road, Free. 369-4476.Loveland.

Literary - Story TimesToddlertime, 10 a.m., AmeliaBranch Library, 58 Maple St.,Stories, songs, crafts, games,reading practices. For ages 18months-3 years. Free. Presentedby Clermont County PublicLibrary. 752-5580. Amelia.

Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m.,Amelia Branch Library, 58 MapleSt., Free. Presented by ClermontCounty Public Library. 752-5580.Amelia.

Books and Blocks, 10:30 a.m.,Doris Wood Branch Library, 180S. Third St., Enjoy storytime andthen use toy building materialsto recreate characters and ob-jects from stories. Ages 2-6. Free.Presented by Clermont CountyPublic Library. 732-2128. Batavia.

Books and Blocks, 10:30 a.m.,Batavia Branch Library, 326Broadway St., Enjoy storytimeand then use toy building ma-terials to recreate characters andobjects from the stories. Ages2-6. Free. Presented by ClermontCounty Public Library. 732-2736.Batavia.

Babytime, 10:30 a.m., NewRichmond Branch Library, 103River Valley Blvd., Free. Present-ed by Clermont County PublicLibrary. 553-0570. New Rich-mond.

Toddlertime, 10:30 a.m., UnionTownship Branch Library, 4450Glen Este-Withamsville Road,Free. Presented by ClermontCounty Public Library. 528-1744.Union Township.

Preschool Storytime, 11:30 a.m.,Union Township Branch Library,4450 Glen Este-WithamsvilleRoad, Free. Presented by Cler-mont County Public Library.528-1744. Union Township.

NatureProject Feeder Watch, 9-11 a.m.,Cincinnati Nature Center atRowe Woods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Share cup of coffee or teawhile counting birds. Free.831-1711. Union Township.

FRIDAY, FEB. 27Dining EventsAuxiliary Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m.,American Legion Post 450, 450Victor Stier Drive, Fish, shrimp,chicken fingers, fries, mac andcheese, baked potato, greenbeans, slaw, salad and more.Complete dinner or a la carte,call ahead for carryout. Pricevaries. Presented by Victor StierAmerican Legion Auxiliary.831-9876. Milford.

Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., Locust CornerUnited Methodist Church, 917Locust Corner Road, Complete

fish fry dinner, includes coleslaw,french fries, hushpuppies, bread,beverage and dessert. Dine in orcarry out. Music by Annie Ta-keuchi Lansone. $6. 476-3174.Pierce Township.

Boy Scout Troop 452 Fish Fry,5-7:30 p.m., St. Thomas MoreChurch, 800 Ohio Pike, Cafeteria.Choice of main entree, two sides,dessert and drink. Carryout alsoavailable. Scouts serve meals.Benefits Boy Scout Troop 452.$8.25 per meal. Presented by BoyScout Troop 452. 315-3991.Withamsville.

Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., St. Berna-dette School, 1453 Locust LakeRoad, Presented by St. Berna-dette Church. 943-8133. Amelia.

Fish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562, 1596Ohio 131, Fish sandwiches,chicken fingers or six-pieceshrimp dinners. Dinners includefrench fries and homemadecoleslaw. Carry-out available.During lent: homemade mac-n-cheese. Open year round exceptholidays. $6-$6.50. Presented byLadies Auxiliary Dennis JohnsonVFW Post 6562. 575-2102. Mil-ford.

Exercise ClassesSilverSneakers Senior Stretch,9 a.m., Union Township CivicCenter, 4350 Aicholtz Road,Complete series of seated andstanding yoga poses. Restorativebreathing exercises and finalrelaxation promote stress reduc-tion and mental clarity. Call forpricing. Presented by SilverS-neakers Stretch. 947-7333. UnionTownship.

Milford Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30a.m., Milford Jazzercise, $38 permonth. 227-3343; www.jazzerci-se.com. Milford.

Music - AcousticMichael Paulik, 8-11 p.m., GreenKayak Market and Eatery, 204Front St., Free. 843-6040. NewRichmond.

NatureProject Feeder Watch, 9-11 a.m.,Cincinnati Nature Center atRowe Woods, Free. 831-1711.Union Township.

Parent Outdoor Class, 8:30-10a.m., Children’s Meeting HouseMontessori School, 927 O’Ban-nonville Road, Program forparents to experience outdoors.School’s naturalist guides parentsas they explore gardens, trailsand other natural features.Young children welcome to join.Free. 683-4757. Loveland.

SATURDAY, FEB. 28Art & Craft ClassesUkrainian Egg DecoratingClass, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,Lutheran Church of the Resurrec-tion, 1950 Nagel Road, Learnage-old technique of waxingUkrainian eggs. Bring six un-cooked eggs. $15. Registrationrequired. 713-3541; www.lcresur-rection.org. Anderson Township.

Exercise ClassesSpinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 8:45-9:45 a.m., MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,$10. Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.

Milford Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30a.m., Milford Jazzercise, $38 permonth. 227-3343; www.jazzerci-se.com. Milford.

Literary - LibrariesLEGO Club, 10-11 a.m., UnionTownship Branch Library, 4450Glen Este-Withamsville Road,Free. Presented by ClermontCounty Public Library. 528-1744.Union Township.

Geocaching: A Modern DayTreasure Hunt, 2-4 p.m., Love-land Branch Library, 649 Love-land-Madeira Road, Gary Huntexplains what geocaching is andhow to use it to explore Cincin-nati. Free. 369-4476; www.cincin-natilibrary.org. Loveland.

Music - AcousticAcoustic Music, 7-11 p.m.,American Legion Post 72, 497Old Ohio 74, Free. Presented byCBB Production. 528-9909.Mount Carmel.

NatureBird Walk, 8-10 a.m., CincinnatiNature Center at Rowe Woods,4949 Tealtown Road, Free.Nonmembers pay daily admis-sion. 831-1711. Union Township.

Maple Syrup Making andGuided Sap Collecting Hikes,10 a.m. to 3 p.m., CincinnatiNature Center at Rowe Woods,4949 Tealtown Road, Experienceprocess of producing liquid goldfrom maple sap. Guided hikes

and self-guided maple hikeavailable. Free, nonmembers paydaily admission. 831-1711;www.cincynature.org. UnionTownship.

MONDAY, MARCH 2Exercise ClassesStrength & Balance, 9-9:45 a.m.,Union Township Civic Center, Callfor pricing. 947-7333. UnionTownship.

Spinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 9:30-10:30 a.m., 6:15-7:15p.m., Miami Athletic Club &Wellness Center, $10. Regis-tration recommended. 831-0006;www.miamiathleticclub.org.Milford.

Strength & Balance, 2-2:45 p.m.,Crossings of Amelia, Call forpricing. 478-6783. Amelia.

Literary - Book ClubsConstant Readers Book Dis-cussion Club, 6 p.m., UnionTownship Branch Library, 4450Glen Este-Withamsville Road,Free. Presented by ClermontCounty Public Library. 528-1744.Union Township.

Literary - LibrariesRiver City Writer’s Group,6-7:45 p.m., New RichmondBranch Library, 103 River ValleyBlvd., Participants freely sharetheir writing endeavors, gener-ate ideas, hone their craft andnetwork with fellow writers inarea. Free. 553-0570. New Rich-mond.

Music - ClassicalLinton Music: The LegendaryLeon Fleisher Returns, 7:30p.m., Congregation Beth Adam,10001 Loveland-Madeira Road,Leon Fleisher, piano. JaimeLaredo, violin. Ida Kavafian,violin. Sharon Robinson, cello.Dwight Parry, oboe. $30. Pre-sented by Linton Music. 381-6868; lintonmusic.org. Loveland.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3Exercise Classesaqua ZUMBA, 1-1:45 p.m., Com-fort Inn, 4421 Aicholtz Road, $5.Presented by Zumba with KC.240-5180. Eastgate.

Literary - Story TimesPreschool Storytime, 2-3 p.m.,Bethel Branch Library, 611 W.Plane St., Free. Presented byClermont County Public Library.734-2619. Bethel.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4Business ClassesT.A.L.K. Toastmasters of Mil-ford, 7-8:30 p.m., St. AndrewParish Center, 560 Main St.,Discover how membership inToastmasters will improve yourspeaking skills, increase yourthinking power and build yourself-confidence. Meets first andthird Wednesdays of everymonth. Free. Presented byMilford T.A.L.K. Toastmasters.378-7654; 2289.toastmaster-sclubs.org. Milford.

Dining EventsWAVE Free Community Din-ner, 6 p.m., Milford First UnitedMethodist Church, 541 Main St.,Part of Wednesdays Are VeryExtraordinary event. Free; dona-tions accepted. 831-5500;www.milfordfirstumc.org.Milford.


Literary - Book ClubsFirst Wednesday Book Dis-cussion Group Meeting, 2p.m., Amelia Branch Library, 58Maple St., Free. Presented byClermont County Public Library.752-5580; www.clermontlibra-ry.org. Amelia.

Literary - LibrariesAppalachian Studies BookDiscussion Group, 2 p.m., DorisWood Branch Library, 180 S.Third St., Discussion groupfocusing on Appalachian studies.Ages 18 and up. Free. Presentedby Clermont County PublicLibrary. 732-2128; www.clermon-tlibrary.org. Batavia.

Literary - Story TimesBaby Story Time, 10 a.m., UnionTownship Branch Library, 4450Glen Este-Withamsville Road,Ages 18 months and under.Family friendly. Free. Regis-tration required. 528-1744. UnionTownship.

Toddlertime, 10 a.m., AmeliaBranch Library, Free. 752-5580.Amelia.

Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m.,Amelia Branch Library, Free.752-5580. Amelia.

Toddlertime, 10:30 a.m., BethelBranch Library, 611 W. Plane St.,Free. Presented by ClermontCounty Public Library. 734-2619.Bethel.

Toddlertime, 10:30 a.m., Milford-Miami Township Branch Library,1099 Ohio 131, Stories, songs andactivities to promote earlyliteracy. For ages 18 months-3years. Free. Presented by Cler-mont County Public Library.248-0700. Milford.

Preschool Storytime, 11:30 a.m.,Milford-Miami Township BranchLibrary, 1099 Ohio 131, Stories,songs and activities to promoteearly literacy. Ages 3-6. Free.Presented by Clermont CountyPublic Library. 248-0700. Milford.

Storytime, 10:30 a.m., NewRichmond Branch Library, 103River Valley Blvd., Attendeesages 0-6 invited with parent orcaregiver for stories, songs andmore. Free. Presented by Cler-mont County Public Library.553-0570. New Richmond.

Toddlertime, 10:30 a.m., UnionTownship Branch Library, Free.528-1744. Union Township.

Preschool Storytime, 11:30 a.m.,Union Township Branch Library,Free. 528-1744. Union Township.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5Exercise ClassesStrength & Balance, 9-9:45 a.m.,Union Township Civic Center, Callfor pricing. 947-7333. UnionTownship.

Spinning on Keiser M3 Free-

wheel, 6:15-7:15 p.m., MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,$10. Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.


Aqua Zumba with KC, 1-1:45p.m., Comfort Inn, $5. 240-5180.Eastgate.

SilverSneakers Senior Stretch,2:30-3:15 p.m., SEM Laurels, Free.478-6783. Milford.

Literary - Book ClubsBook Discussion, 1:30 p.m.,Milford-Miami Township BranchLibrary, 1099 Ohio 131, Free.Presented by Clermont CountyPublic Library. 248-0700;www.clermontlibrary.org. Mil-ford.

Literary - LibrariesVolunteers of the Milford-Miami Twp. Library Meeting,10:30 a.m., Milford-Miami Town-ship Branch Library, 1099 Ohio131, Free. Presented by ClermontCounty Public Library. 248-0700;www.clermontlibrary.org. Mil-ford.

Literary - Story TimesToddlertime, 10 a.m., AmeliaBranch Library, Free. 752-5580.Amelia.

Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m.,Amelia Branch Library, Free.752-5580. Amelia.

Books and Blocks, 10:30 a.m.,Doris Wood Branch Library, Free.732-2128. Batavia.

Books and Blocks, 10:30 a.m.,Batavia Branch Library, Free.732-2736. Batavia.

Babytime, 10:30 a.m., NewRichmond Branch Library, Free.553-0570. New Richmond.

Toddlertime, 10:30 a.m., UnionTownship Branch Library, Free.528-1744. Union Township.

Preschool Storytime, 11:30 a.m.,Union Township Branch Library,Free. 528-1744. Union Township.


FRIDAY, MARCH 6Dining EventsAuxiliary Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m.,American Legion Post 450, Pricevaries. 831-9876. Milford.

Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., Locust CornerUnited Methodist Church, $6.476-3174. Pierce Township.

Boy Scout Troop 452 Fish Fry,5-7:30 p.m., St. Thomas MoreChurch, $8.25 per meal. 315-3991.Withamsville.

Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., St. Berna-dette School, 943-8133. Amelia.

Fish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562, $6-$6.50. 575-2102. Milford.

Exercise ClassesSilverSneakers Senior Stretch,9-9:45 a.m., Union TownshipCivic Center, Call for pricing.

947-7333. Union Township.

Music - AcousticThomas Cheek, 8-11 p.m., GreenKayak Market and Eatery, 204Front St., Free. 843-6040;www.greenkayakmarket.com.New Richmond.


Parent Outdoor Class, 8:30-10a.m., Children’s Meeting HouseMontessori School, Free. 683-4757. Loveland.

On Stage - TheaterFiddler on the Roof, 7:30 p.m.,Loveland Stage Company Thea-tre, 111 S. Second St., $18. Reser-vations required. Presented byLoveland Stage Company. 443-4572; www.lovelandstagecom-pany.org. Loveland.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7Art & Craft ClassesUkrainian Egg DecoratingClass, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,Lutheran Church of the Resurrec-tion, $15. Registration required.713-3541; www.lcresurrectio-n.org. Anderson Township.

BenefitsA Time to Bloom: CMH Auc-tion, 7-11 p.m., RSVP EventCenter, 453 Wards Corner Road,Dancing, conversation, horsd’oeuvres and auction. Ages 18and up. Benefits Children’sMeeting House MontessoriSchool. $50. Registration recom-mended. Presented by Children’sMeeting House MontessoriSchool. 683-4757. Loveland.

Dining EventsWojo Scholarship Fund Spa-ghetti Dinner, 4-7:30 p.m.,American Legion Post 72, 497Old Ohio 74, Banquet Hall.Spaghetti, meatballs, salad, garlicbread, Tony’s birthday cake/dessert and soda. Split the pot,raffles, music by Encore, cash bar.Benefits Cincinnati ScholarshipFoundation. $10, $5 children.Presented by Cincinnati Schol-arship Foundation. 528-9909;cincinnatischolarshipfounda-tion.org/TonyWojo. MountCarmel.


On Stage - TheaterFiddler on the Roof, 7:30 p.m.,Loveland Stage Company Thea-tre, $18. Reservations required.443-4572; www.lovelandstage-company.org. Loveland.

PetsPuppy Social, noon to 1 p.m., AllCreatures Animal Hospital, 1894Ohio Pike, Puppies socialize withother pups under supervision ofprofessional trainers at indoorfacility. Free. 797-7397; www.all-creatures.com. Amelia.

ShoppingMOPS Baby and Kid Stuff Sale,8-11 a.m., Faith Church, 5910Price Road, Life Center. Morethan 45 sellers with gently usedbaby clothes, kids’ clothes,maternity clothes, baby gear/furniture, indoor/outdoor toys,books, games, DVDs, Halloweencostumes, winter coats andmore. Benefits Mothers ofPreschoolers. $1. 831-3770;www.faithchurch.net. Milford.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8On Stage - TheaterFiddler on the Roof, 3 p.m.,Loveland Stage Company Thea-tre, $18. Reservations required.443-4572; www.lovelandstage-company.org. Loveland.

MONDAY, MARCH 9Dining EventsWine Tasting and Food Pairing,6:30 p.m. Dine with winemakerRich Parducchi of McNabbRidge., 20 Brix, 101 Main St.,$55-$70. Reservations required.Through April 14. 831-2749.Milford.

Exercise ClassesStrength & Balance, 9-9:45 a.m.,Union Township Civic Center, Callfor pricing. 947-7333. UnionTownship.


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When I woke up this morn-ing, five more inches of snow

had fallen, mak-ing a total of 11inches in 48hours.

It had piledup at the baseof the kitchendoor again so Ihad to literallyshove the dooropen to let my-self out. Thetemperaturegauge read 9

below, so I knew it was a per-fect day for homemade beef

stew: Mary Helen’s classicbeef stew.

Mary Helen was my bestfriend, Carol Spry Vanover’sMom. When we were kids,Carol loved to eat at my housesince there were so many ofus and Mom would serve herLebanese food straight fromthe cast iron pot.

Conversely, I enjoyed go-ing to Carol’s house since thefood was presented elegantlyat the table with cloth napkinsand so much silverware Ididn’t know what fork to pickup when. Carol’s mom was themost gourmet cook around.

Little did I know that one ofher best creations, like thisstew, was quicker and easierthan some of my Mom’s Leba-nese offerings.

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Snowy days perfect for beef stew

Rita HeikenfeldRITA’S KITCHEN

Mary Helen’s classic French beef oven stew

Even though I’ve made numerous versions of classic beef stew thatwere delicious, none were as quick as this and really, the taste of thisstew is outstanding.

Here’s the recipe with my adaptations. I used my Le Creuset ena-meled cast iron pot.

Just make sure your pot and lid are ovenproof.

2 pounds beef, cut in 1-1/2-inch cubes (I used a generous 2 poundsand bought stew beef already cut up)

2 medium onions, chopped, about 3 cups1 large clove garlic, minced - my addition which is optional (Mary

Helen did not add garlic)3 ribs celery, cut up4 medium carrots cut crosswise and then lengthwise1-1/4 cups tomato juice (I didn’t have any so used one can beef

broth mixed with 1 generous tablespoon tomato paste)1/3 cup quick/instant cooking tapiocaSalt and pepper to taste1/2 teaspoon dried basil2 medium red potatoes, chunked up (I used 3 Yukon gold)

Preheat oven to 300-325. Pour a thin film of oil in bottom of pot.Put beef in and then everything else except potatoes. Give it a stir.Cover and cook a total of 3-3/12 hours, until meat is tender but remem-ber to add potatoes during last hour of cooking. (I forgot to add pota-toes so cooked them separately and added to stew after it was done.)Good with mashed potatoes, too. If stew is too thick, add a bit of hotwater.

Tip from Rita: Stir some frozen, thawed peas in at the end.To cook in crockpot: 8-12 hours on low, 4-6 on high. Add potatoes

at beginning of cooking time.

Soothing lemon tea

Good for sore throats and colds or anytime you need a pick-me-up. Lemons are anti-viral, anti-bacterial and loaded with vitamin C forimmune system health. Honey is a traditional remedy for sore throats.

Stir together:

Juice of 1 lemon1 cup of very warm waterHoney to taste

Tip: Freeze lemons/limes whole.Just thaw, and you’ll get lots of juice.Indoor plant bonus: Natural humidifiersI over winter some tender herbs near my houseplants. I’ve learned

that indoor plants not only help put oxygen in the air during the day,they help humidify indoor air since plants release moisture throughtheir leaves. Houseplants also emit substances that suppress moldspores and bacteria.

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don’t know if we could have beentrusted to select something thatwould stand the test of time.

“My kids could possibly besporting the teal of the WestClermont Running Rebels rightnow, and they would be wantingto know what the heck we werethinking.”

Chris Batchler, Amelia Highschool class of ‘91

“I loved how Bill Hannekenhis expressed his thoughts forthe new (West Clermont) HighSchool to go by the West Cler-mont Patriots and have theschool colors of red, white andblue co-inside with the ‘Patriots’title. His idea of painting lockersin the school colors and resem-bling the flag is spot on. Cler-mont County citizens are proudof their patriotic values and the‘Patriots’ would represent uswell. This option gets my vote.”

Angie Tucker“I agree with one of the other

writers, that the future studentsof the new high school should se-lect the colors, and nickname fortheir new school. However, acompilation of thoughts, as be-ing published by the CommunityJournal, would give them a basisfrom which to start, and pro-voke other ideas. So here’s mycontribution.

“I favor the colors of red,white, and blue, and I like thenickname Wranglers. The logocould be a cowboy on a buckingbronco!”

Garry McGee, Amelia“As a teacher, alumni, parent,

and community member of GlenEste, I would love to see the newmascot be the Titans. This mas-cot is along the same ideas of theAmelia Barons and Glen EsteTrojans. West Clermont Titansis also unique to the southwesthigh schools surrounding us. Asfar as colors go, I would like tosee navy, white, and silver orgold, which appears strong andelite.

“My concerns with the red,white, and blue is two-fold. First,Amelia students would still beable to wear their blue spiritwear as a new school color. Sec-ondly, Williamsburg has recent-ly added red to their blue andwhite colors; therefore, no long-er unique. West Clermont needsa new and unique set of colorsand Mascot, and Titans payshomage to both school mascotsof the past.

“However, I am excited forthe students to be able to havetheir voices heard when thetime comes.”

Andrea Taktak, Glen Este Classof 1996

» What nickname and schoolcolors would you suggest for thenew West Clermont HighSchool?

Send your thoughts to [email protected].

Union Township and WestClermont School District resi-dents suggest ideas for a mascotand school colors for the newWest Clermont High School:

West Clermont HighSchool’s mascot, colorshttp://cin.ci/1za672r

“I like alliteration: how aboutWest Clermont Wild Cats? Wecan start fresh without payinghomage to either old school.”

Robin Boberg, Amelia“I am a huge proponent of the

idea to have a nickname withmeaning, as opposed to whatmany other local schools have.The suggestions about patrio-tism and this county’s (andschool district’s) contributionsin serving our country are spoton. However I feel many of thesuggestions (Patriots, Eagles,etc.) are cookie cutter, lackingcreativity in coming up with aname that is unique.

“We can pay tribute to the pa-triotism of our district’s enlistedmen and women without beingso cliche. Every student, at ev-ery school in America, has le-gitimate claim to being called aPatriot. The mascot name andcolor choice give us a realchance to capture what thismerger of schools representsmoving into the future. But italso lets us pay homage to the ar-mor clad mascots that studentsof each school took pride in fordecades.

“An amalgam of the two mas-cots, only more grand. Like theCenturions or Pretorians of theRoman empire. Something likethe ‘West Clermont Sentinels.’

“sent(?)n?l/ noun“1. a soldier or guard commis-

sioned to stand watch and pro-tect.

“From a definition stand-point, what could be a more per-fect nickname? As the spirits ofour district’s fallen soldiersshall forever stand watch overthe community.

“A mascot with a hat tip toboth that preceded it, pays trib-ute to those who have made theultimate sacrifice, and above allunique. The only problem is thatthe more unique an idea is, theless default support it will haveright out of the box (i.e. current“cool” pro and college teamnames).

“Considering the past rival-ry, and even ill will between stu-dents of the two schools, a newset of colors to represent theunification is perfect (if not war-ranted). Colors convey feelingand attitude. Many have sug-gested the maroon and gold(which was really yellow) of theold WC football programs. Agreat idea that could use somefine tuning. Something like gar-net and gold (not yellow) withblack trim have a unique, power-ful, confident, regal feel. Not un-like the colors of Florida State’sor Boston College’s footballteams.

“Having the students’ inputin this mascot/color process isimportant. However, the com-munity and parents should alsohave a voice. Kids’ votes willlikely be skewed towards what-ever is popular at the time.There will likely be solid sup-port for names that make nosense, like Seahawks. If thismerger would have taken placewhen I was a student at AmeliaHigh School in the early ‘90s, I

YOUR TURN

Sentinels? Wranglers?Titans? Choices are many

PROVIDED

Amelia High School alumnussuggests Sentinels as thenickname/mascot for the new WestClermont High School.

Feb. 18 questionThe Ohio House recently

passed House Bill 7, which pro-hibits schools from using testscores from state assessmentswhen determining a student’sadvancement to the next gradelevel and granting of coursecredit. The bill also states thatschools are not permitted toshare individual student testscores to outside sources with-out consent from either the stu-dent or his or her parents. Is thisgood legislation? Why or whynot?

“It is outstanding legisla-tion. It strikes at the heart of

the central government con-trol of our education in thiscountry. Eliminating the Fed-eral access to the kinds of in-formation requested in Com-mon Core testing affirms thatthe education of children be-longs in the hands of the par-ents, who have choice in whattheir children are taught. Weused to have what were calledstates rights that determinedthe education, taxation and lo-cal regulation. People oftenchose to migrate to those statesthat they felt offered the kindof opportunities they wantedfor themselves and their chil-dren.’

D.B.

“Is this a good or bad bill? Idon't know, probably. What I doknow is that ever since we haveput so much emphasis on ‘thetest scores’ the overall educa-tion level has decreased. Weare forcing our teachers toteach to the test and ignore ac-tually teaching our kids how tolearn or even just to have a de-sire to learn. All they get now ishow to memorize for the shortterm. If we ever hope to trulycompete on the internationalstage, we may need to take astep or two back to the before-the-test time of teaching.”

M. J. F.

Feb. 11 questionShould parents have the right

to decide whether to have theirschool-age children vaccinated,and if they decide not to, shouldthe children be permitted to at-tend school? Why or why not?

“Normally, I am not a propo-nent of allowing the govern-ment to control so much of ourdaily lives, however with theissue around stupid people pur-posely deciding to not havetheir children immunized, Ihave to make a large excep-tion.

“Absolutely no, parentsshould not have the right tochoose whether or not theirschool-age children are vacci-nated and a resounding yes, thegovernment should not allowunvaccinated children to at-tend school, in fact, theyshouldn't be allowed outsidetheir homes.

“This is an over-reactiveview of course, but I find it pre-posterous that we are evenhaving a discussion about thecauses of a resurgence oferadicated diseases in 2015. Itamazes and frightens me thatsuch a large portion of theAmerican public have as truththe myth of any connection be-tween vaccinations and autismsimply because it was discuss-ed on ‘The View.’ This mythwas created in 1998 by a Britishresearcher who was paid$675,000 from a lawyer whowas hoping to sue vaccine man-ufacturers. It has been provento be wrong science, yet peoplestill to this day believe there isa link between vaccines andautism. They are wrong and weare currently seeing the verynegative effects of that misin-formation.”

M.F.

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The excitement in ourcommunity continues to growas we begin building the newWest Clermont High Schooland kick off VISION2025.

My intent is to provideperiodic updates for the com-munity on what is takingplace in the district. There ismuch to be done and we willneed everyone’s help to makesure our students have whatthey need to be productiveand successful citizens.

The big news of 2015 hasbeen the 10-year facilitiesplan that was unveiled inJanuary. We are determiningthe specifics of what is in-cluded in the new West Cler-mont High School. This in-cludes details around thenumber of classrooms andscience labs as well as otherspaces that we can share withthe community.

The board is working tocomplete this phase of theprocess and to select thedesign/build architect thatwill ultimately bring the newschool to life.

There have been manyquestions about communityinvolvement in the process.We are forming several com-mittees to solicit input. In thenext few weeks, we will bepulling together a Historyand Traditions Team. Thisteam will focus on preservingthat history and suggesting

ways to in-corporate thesame in thenew school. Ibelieve it isimportantthat we honorthe rich tradi-tions of bothAmelia andGlen Este.

Anotherwork group will be focusedon community sponsorships.This team will work to createnew partnerships with busi-nesses with the intent ofstrengthening opportunitiesfor our students. The newhigh school will serve as botha central gathering point andgive us all a renewed oppor-tunity to come together as acommunity. The Board ofEducation will establish addi-tional committees as they areneeded.

There has been a greatdeal of interest generatedaround new school’s colorsand mascot. A BrandingTeam will begin its work inlate February, putting togeth-er the process and guidelinesfor community input. Thatinformation will be part of a“Call for Suggestions” thatwe will be made in earlyMarch. This team will narrowthe field to three to four de-signs and will submit those tothe student body for their

input.I realize it is important to

make sure everyone has achance to share theirthoughts.

It is also important weremember that our students –who will be wearing the col-ors and cheering for the mas-cot – have a voice. Our intentis to have the design readyfor the Board of Education toapprove by the end of thisschool year.

Design work has begun onthe renovation of the Ameliacampus, which will eventu-ally house the West ClermontMiddle School.

Teachers and studentsalike have been working hardto prepare for upcoming stateassessments which will beginin late February. While thereis much controversy aroundthese tests, know that we willcontinue to focus on what isin the best interest of ourstudents.

These are exciting timesfor West Clermont. Studentsand staff are engaged inlearning and we are movingthe district forward with akeen eye on the future. Welook forward to making sureWest Clermont is, once again,a district of choice.

Keith Kline is superintendent ofWest Clermont Schools.

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Wrestling» New Richmond won the

Batavia Invitational Feb. 7.Placers for the Lions were:Lane Dees, Mike Jones andShawn Elam, first; Nickoli Lew-is, Ryan Buckley and KennithMoore, second; BrandonPlanck and Ryan Wolf third;Zyx Khan and Justin Noble,fourth; Shane Jones and TravisCrawford, fifth and Grant An-derson eighth.

At the Southern BuckeyeConference ChampionshipsFeb. 22, New Richmond fin-ished third in the National Divi-sion. Mike Jones was a leaguechampion for the Lions at 152pounds. At 126, Brandon Planckwas runner-up. Finishingfourth were Lane Dees (113),

Ryan Wolf (138), Ryan Buckley(160) and heavyweight ShawnElam.

» Amelia’s Taylor Wolf (106)and Jacob Pangallo (170) fin-ished fourth in their divisions atthe Southern Buckeye Confer-ence Championships Feb. 22.

Girls basketball» Glen Este beat Princeton

in the Division I sectional Feb.19, 71-68. Junior Kelly Simonhad 15 points. The win put theLady Trojans in a game with Se-ton at Harrison Feb. 24 afterCommunity Press deadlines.For results go to www.cincin-nati.com.

» Amelia’s tournamentgame with Lakota West waspostponed until Feb. 23 at Lako-ta East after Community Pressdeadlines.

» New Richmond’s DivisionII tournament game at Withrowagainst Clermont Northeasternwas postponed until Feb. 24 af-

ter Community Press dead-lines. Should the Lady Lionswin, they would play Feb. 26against the Wyoming/Bataviawinner.

» Batavia defeated Wil-liamsburg 51-49 in the SBCtournament at New RichmondFeb. 14. Sam McElfresh led theBulldogs with 21 points.

Emily Brown scored 11points to lead the Wildcats.

» Miami Valley ChristianAcademy’s season came to anend in the Division IV sectionalat Monroe Feb. 19 with a loss toCincinnati Country Day 49-35.Devin Lee led the Lady Lions inthe defeat with 16 points.

Boys basketball» Norwood defeated Batavia

48-37 Feb. 13. Conner Gadburyand Jacob McElfresh scored 11points apiece.

» Williamsburg defeated

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By Scott Springer and Nick [email protected]@communitypress.com

UNION TWP. — There’s noplace like the home mat.

In one of the more dominat-ing performances ever dis-played in the aging “TrojanDome,” Glen Este High Schoolwon the Eastern Cincinnati Con-ference title by more than 180points against defending champLoveland Feb. 14.

Coach Chris Redmond sent12 wrestlers to the scorer’s tableand 11 of them walked away asleague champions. In a tightlycontested 145-pound bracket,senior Owen Reeves finished asrunner-up.

Overall, there was one losingmatch, 35 pins, one tech fall,three majority decisions and apair of medical defaults. Red-mond took coach of the yearhonors and senior Gage Bran-son, the 126-pound champion,was wrestler of the year.

“I’ve never been a part ofsomething that dominant be-fore,” Redmond said. “I’m verysurprised at how well they did.”

Prior to Redmond takingover as high school head coach,Glen Este had won the 2013 titleby a wafer-thin margin overLoveland. It was a controversialdecision as there was a disputeover how points were calculat-ed. Last year, Loveland wonwith a veteran team featuringseveral state qualifiers and astate champion.

This winter, Redmond want-ed the hardware back in no un-certain terms.

“I wanted everybody to real-ize who the league champswere,” Redmond said. “To goout and win it, wasn’t the goal; itwas to totally dominate. Neverin a million years would I thinkthey’d when every match butone.”

Much like they did in earlydual with Moeller, Glen Estewon despite forfeiting someweight classes. One that was notforfeited was at 285, where ju-nior heavyweight Seth Criss-man has returned.

“He was injured in footballand didn’t get cleared until afew weeks ago,” Redmond said.“He’s had a lot of looks in foot-

ball from DI schools. He’s amonster.”

At less than half of Criss-man’s weight is the team’s mostconsistent wrestler, Branson. Astate qualifier at 113 pounds ayear ago, the senior has beenwrestling at 126 pounds. He hadjust one loss at presstime, toMoeller’s Conner Ziegler.

The pair are set up to meet inthe upcoming sectional at Leba-non.

In between the ECC matchesand the sectional, it’s been along lay-off for many schools asthe state wrestling tourna-ment’s been pushed back a cou-ple of weeks this season. Red-mond has granted his Trojansperiodic days off while also try-ing to keep their competitivejuices flowing.

In addition to Branson, GlenEste’s other seniors are JasonBelcher, Evan Gottis, Matt Ken-nedy, Kyle Kushner and OwenReeves. Belcher was the 160-pound ECC champion, with Got-tis winning 138 and Kennedy182. The other Trojan leaguechamps were juniors OscarSantana at 106, Brandon Hertelat 113, Angel Santana at 120,Brandon Smith at 132, MattStone at 220 and Crissman at285.

“I coached nearly every sin-gle one of them in middleschool,” Redmond said .

In his second year as GlenEste varsity head coach, he’lllead the Trojans to the Division Isectional on Feb. 27.

Glen Estewrestlerstake the ECCchampionshipBy Scott [email protected]

THANKS TO THE EASTERN

CINCINNATI CONFERENCE

Glen Este coach Chris Redmond,left, and Gage Branson werehonored at the Eastern CincinnatiConference championships Feb. 14.Redmond was named coach of theyear and Branson was wrestler ofthe year.

THANKS TO THE EASTERN CINCINNATI CONFERENCE

Glen Este won the Eastern Cincinnati Conference wrestling title at home onFeb. 14.

OXFORD — Following the Di-vision II boys district swim-ming meet at Miami Univer-sity Feb. 20, Cincinnati Coun-try Day swimming head coachBenson Spurling was unsurewhether swimmer MalcolmDoepke would qualify for thestate meet and said “he’s righton the bubble.”

Neither Doepke nor Spur-ling should worry about thatbubble bursting any longer be-cause Malcolm will be swim-ming the 200 and 500 freestyleraces and as a member of the400 freestyle relay. He will bejoined on that team by Alex andTaylor Maier and GeorgeCrowley.

The top two swimmers ineach event from each districtautomatically qualify for thestate meet. After that, it’sopened up to 16 at-large swim-mers from across the state ineach event.

Doepke’s time of one min-

ute, 47.26 seconds in the 200freestyle was just enough toqualify him for state. His owndistrict almost cost him thechance to compete in the event.

After Dayton Oakwood’sJackson Higgins and Bell-brook’s Cody Bybee nabbedthe automatic qualifying spots,eight other swimmers fromthe southwest district receivedat-large bids in the race.

“I took that out way too fastand probably shouldn’t havedone that,” Doepke said of his200 race. “At state, I am goingto slow my start a little andmake my splits more even.”

In the 500 freestyle, he hadmore than enough room toqualify as swimmers in boththe northwest district and thecentral/east/southeast districthad automatic bids that werewell behind Doepke’s time.

He added he wants to shavesignificant seconds from thattime of 4:49:49 this week atstate.

Spurling said Doepke, aNew Richmond resident, was

more composed in that 500race and the results bare thatout.

“In my opinion, he swammuch better technically in thatrace than he did the 200,” thecoach said.

Last year, Doepke was theonly CCD boy who qualified toswim up in Canton. Now, he isjoined by his teammates in the400 free relay and Alex Maier,who qualified in the 50 free.The group swam just fastenough to qualify as no team,outside of the top qualifiers,swam a faster time in the cen-tral/east/southeast district.

Spurling got the balancethat he wanted with the boysjoining successful girls swim-mers such as Allie Wooden atstate. He believes Doepke hasgood chance to score points inthe meet like he did last year.All he needs to do is beat sixother swimmers.

“I went last year and it was agreat experience,” Doepkesaid. “The atmosphere is justawesome.”

NICK ROBBE/COMMUNITY PRESS

Cincinnati Country Day junior Malcolm Doepke qualified for the state meet in three events.

CCD’s Malcolm Doepkereturns to state meetBy Nick [email protected]

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MT. WASHINGTON —McNicholas has a pair offreshmen who will experi-ence their first taste ofpostseason wrestling, butthey are far from green inthe sport.

Jackson Gear andThomas Moore, son ofcoach Craig Moore, wres-tled for select teams inmiddle school, whichhelped them make thejump to the high schoolranks.

“They don’t seem to beoverpowered when theycome up against guys thatare older than they are,”Craig Moore said. “Theyare hanging in there.”

Gear has one of the bet-ter records on the team at25-8 with 12 pins throughFeb. 18. He is top 10 in thecity in wins at 145 pounds.

His main competitionin the Greater CatholicLeague Coed Division isMiddletown Fenwick’sEthan Fessler (36-4).

Moore, through Feb. 18,is 21-12 and trails the Fal-cons’ Alex Kowal at 138pounds in the GCL Coeddivision.

“Coach Moore hasstarted to develop a pro-gram over there at

McNick,” Turpin headcoach Kyle Georg said fol-lowing the King of the Hillmatches this year. “It’s be-coming more competi-tive.”

When the season wasonly a couple weeks old,Moore said the team’s goalwas to move four or fiveguys onto the districtmeet. His expectationshaven’t softened any de-spite the overall inexperi-ence of his team.

With Gear and ThomasMoore comprising abouthalf of that number of dis-trict hopefuls, CraigMoore is looking for soph-

omore Rielly Dowell-Howko and senior NickKeri to be another pairwho qualifies.

Dowell-Howko is theteam’s only returning dis-trict qualifier from lastseason and Keri is expect-ed to move on, though hewill face some tough testsat 160 pounds.

“This is only Rielly’ssecond year wrestling, buthe is one of those outliers.He’s really made it workfor himself,” Craig Mooresaid. “As for Nick, we ex-pect him to be in conten-tion and he expects that ofhimself as well.”

Two freshman wrestlershelp lead way for McNickBy Nick [email protected]

FILE

Turpin High School’s Trey Maxey-Duest gets underMcNicholas’ Rielly Dowell-Howko during a 120-pound matchin a previous King of the Hill meet.

Williamsburg HighSchool will hold its Wild-cat Gala and AthleticHall of Fame InductionCeremony March 13 atReceptions - Eastgate.

Being inducted intothe Williamsburg Athlet-ic Hall of Fame are GuyBainum ’72, David Bur-gess ’63, Wes Clark ’89,Rhett Huddle ’74, KristinKissinger ’00, and WadePosey ’84.

The evening begins at5:30 p.m. with a silentauction followed by din-ner, guest speaker world-walker Steven Newmanfrom Bethel, and the Ath-letic Hall of Fame Induc-tion Ceremony. Ticketsare $30/individual and$50/ couple. Tickets areavailable at the WHS of-fice, Board of EducationOffice, and Fisher Chiro-practic Office — or by

calling Andi Guess at724-3032.

At age 28, freelancejournalist and formerroustabout Steven New-man set out from hishome in Bethel, to back-pack alone the backroads and pathways ofthe world — unspon-sored, unpublicized, pay-ing his own way, and writ-ing for a newspaper audi-ence of nearly 1.5 million.

Four years later, hehad walked the length orwidth of 21 countries onfive continents and ful-filled a childhood dream.Nearly everywhere, hefound families that invit-ed this American strang-er into their homes(sometimes for weeks),and new friends that puthim in touch with theirfriends.

In addition to lives ofthe everyday people thathe wrote about in his bi-

weekly newspaper dis-patches, he had dozens ofadventures straight outof a novel or a movie.Among those adventureswere wars, a strugglewith a blizzard in theSpanish Pyrenees, wildboars that treed him foran entire night in Algeria,bandits in Thailand thatnearly chopped off hishead, a circus in Greecehe worked in for twoweeks, a small-townnewspaper in Australiahe ran for two months, aflash flood in Australia,and arrests and interro-gations in Algeria, Yugo-slavia and Turkey.

Through it all, New-man proved himself will-ing to learn from othercultures and to adapt tostrange cultures and un-forgiving natural set-tings such as jungles, de-serts and even fires thesize of American states.

Williamsburg inducts6 into Hall of FameSubmitted

Doug Foote, NewRichmond High Schoolathletic director/dean ofstudents, has receivedthe Ohio InterscholasticAthletic AdministratorsAssociation’s Citationaward in recognition ofexceptional time, effort,and energy devoted to theOIAAA.

Foote also has beennominated as the nextSecretary for the South-west Ohio Athletic Ad-ministrators Association(SWOAA) and currentlyserves as a board mem-

ber of the Ohio HighSchool Athletic Associa-tion’s Southwest District.

Each year, SWOADArecognizes and honors in-dividuals within the Asso-ciation for their dedica-tion to the student/ath-letes, schools and com-munities they serve.

“Doug’s dedicationand hard work has gone along way in providingNew Richmond HighSchool with a strongvoice at the district, re-gional, and state levels inathletic/academic com-

petitions,” said NewRichmond High SchoolPrincipal Mark Bailey.

Foote has been NewRichmond’s athletic di-rector since August 2008.A graduate of Lynch-burg-Clay High Schooland Morehead State Uni-versity, Foote coachedbasketball for 26 years,including at the collegelevel at Rio Grande Uni-versity and Marietta Col-lege, where he was themen’s basketball coachfor 15 years before com-ing to New Richmond.

Foote honored by state group

Bethel-Tate 63-58 Feb. 13.Jon Socia, Josh Wells andJacob Wells all scored indouble figures.

» MVCA defeatedBlanchester 57-52 on Feb.19. Senior Malique Wardled the Lions with 23points.

Girls swimming» New Richmond’s Jor-

dyn Torrens advanced tothe Division II state meetin the 100 butterfly.

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Howdy folks! We gotfour inches of snow, Itook the ruler out andmeasured on the top ofthe truck. We are havingan old fashioned winterup to this time it has beena mild winter but it won’tbe long before spring.

I went last week andhad my eyes checked.The doctor said for me tocome back in a year, thatis good news. Had lunchat the Kinners last Fri-day. Their daughter hasbeen accepted at BereaCollege in Berea, Ken-tucky.

Last week the Grangehad a bake sale at the 360Auction. Ruth Ann al-ways made buckeye ballsfor the auction bake sale.My granddaughter Mi-chelle made the buckeyeballs for me then I wasinvited to Debby’s homefor supper then dippedthe buckeye balls in choc-olate.

The sale was a goodone with a big crowd.Several Grangers madecookies, a couple cakesand the Grange madesome money.

When the Grange isnot there, folks keep

askingwhen arethey goingto be there.The moneythe Grangemakesgoes tohelp folksand organi-zations likethe CASE,

Heifer Project, meals forfolks, Christmas presentsand other things like thepillow cases for the chil-dren with cancer. Whenthey come back to theirrooms after a treatmentthere is a colorful pillowcase that they can takehome.

Mark your calendarMarch 7 for a specialchurch choir at the Meth-odist Church in Bethel.The Bethune CookmanUniversity InspirationalGospel Choir has per-formed all over theworld. They have per-formed in 25 states andthey will be singing rock,jazzy gospel, contempo-rary, blues gospel and acappella songs. Pleasecome early, the programstarts at 7 p.m. Thechurch is expecting a

large crowd so you needto be there early. Thiswill be a great eveningand we thank the Lordfor this event.

I was filling the birdfeeders yesterday andlooked at the thistle feed-er and it was empty. Thisis the one I made, it ismuch bigger than thelittle one. I always get mybird feed from Carney’sFeed Mill. They mix theirbird seed. The birds rakesome on the ground sothe doves can have some-thing to eat.

This is a good day todo some house cleaning.The bathroom floor needsmopped so here goes. Thesweeper does a goodcleaning on the carpet.

Now about Chester, helikes to go out the firstthing in the morning thencomes in about 8:30 forhis breakfast. He likes tolay by the side of thegarage and watch thebirds. He will lay andlook around the corner,but doesn’t make anyattempts to catch anybirds. Chester likes to goto the basement andsleep.

The other day he

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to sleep in a box. It’samazing how animals canget your attention.

Start your week bygoing to the house ofworship of your choiceand praising the goodLord.

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LOOK to Clermont par-ticipants learned about fi-nances at the ClermontCounty Fairgrounds’ 4-HHall.

LOOK to Clermont is ayouth developmentcourse, operated by OhioState University Exten-sion Clermont County andUC Clermont College, forhigh school juniors andseniors. Participants de-velop leadership skills,while earning post-sec-ondary enrollment option(PSEO) credit, by meetingeach month for a themeday and completing agroup project.

At January’s finance-themed class, studentsparticipated in Real Mon-ey, Real World, a research-based finance educationprogram offered throughExtension and customizedto the Ohio economy. RealMoney, Real World offersa hands-on simulation toteach youth about lifestyleand budget choices simi-lar to those they will makeas adults.

Real Money, RealWorld teaches the relationbetween higher educationand earning power, a les-son valuable to juniors andseniors making post-highschool decisions.

In the simulation, stu-dents assume the role ofan adult who is the sole in-come provider for a fam-ily. They receive an occu-pation, monthly salary andthe number of childrenthey are raising. First, stu-dents learn to subtractsavings, taxes and healthcosts from their income.The amount of money leftis what they can spend oncommon household ex-penses.

The simulation in-volved staff and volun-teers representing busi-nesses found in a monthlybudget: communicationsincluding phone, internetand cable staffed by MartiKleinfelter of the Cler-mont League of WomenVoters; clothing staffed byAmy Elberfield of JockeyPerson to Person; studentloans and credit staffed byvolunteer Rita Ferguson;

entertainment and charitystaffed by volunteer Mau-reen Mullarkey; foodstaffed by Extension edu-cator Gigi Neal; transpor-tation and insurancestaffed by Extension staffKrista Rose; and childcarestaffed by Barbara Brun-ner of Batavia HeightsChristian Childcare.LOOK advisors GlendaNeff of UC and Kelly Roy-alty of Extension staffedthe housing and utilitiesactivities.

LOOK to Clermont isaccepting applications forthe 2015-16 class. For infor-mation, please contactClermont Extension at513-732-7070.

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A relatively new typeof short-term loan hascome to the Tristate andbefore you decide totake out this loan youneed to fully under-stand the rates, fees,term and conditions. It’scalled an auto title loanand it is drawing com-plaints from some con-sumers.

The loan requiresyou to use your car ascollateral. In severalcases the borrower isgiven 30 days to repaythe loan, plus interest of310 percent, plus fees tothe title loan company.

Cincinnati Legal Aidlawyer Nick DiNardosays he’s received a lotof complaints aboutthese loans.

“They get trapped ina cycle of debt which isexactly what the titlelenders intended to do.They want you to comein every month and rollover these loans,” Di-Nardo says.

One such customer,Lisa Wilkerson, ofGreenhills, borrowed$1,000 when she neededmoney in an emergency.But, she was not able torepay it all, plus thefees, within the 30-daytime limit so it wasrolled into a new loan.In the end, she says, shepaid back more thantwice what she origi-nally borrowed.

The Ohio ConsumerLenders Associationissued me a statementsaying, “Auto equitylenders fill a gap forconsumers who typical-ly do not have access toother sources of shortterm credit…Our mem-bers fill a void left by

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So, before you takeout an auto equity titleloan make sure youhave a plan for repay-ing that money – plusthe interest and fees –within the time dictatedby the lender. Realizeyour failure to pay thatmoney could result inconsiderably more mon-ey owed and even theloss of your vehicle dueto repossession by thelender.

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The Batavia Rotaryhosted its quarterly Net-working Night Jan. 27 atthe Holiday Inn andSuites Eastgate. Morethan 30 people were in at-tendance to learn aboutthe mission of Rotary andhow to become a member.

Rotary members and

the community enjoyedappetizers and informalmingling before a shortclub meeting began.Then, Susan McHughfrom the ClermontChamber Foundationpresented information onthe new high school WorkReadiness Initiative. A

shortened version of theNew Member Orienta-tion video was presentedthroughout the evening,which gave those in at-tendance a quick historylesson in Rotary as wellas an update on the Bata-via club’s current pro-jects.

The next NetworkingNight will be April 28,from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. atthe Holiday Inn andSuites Eastgate.

For more informationon how you can becomeinvolved, call 513-201-7707 or email [email protected].

THANKS TO MAC HICKMAN

The Batavia Rotary hosted its quarterly Networking Night at the Holiday Inn and Suites Eastgate.

Networking with the Batavia Rotary

March, then again in No-vember and December.

“We invite everyone inthe community to comeout and join us for freeFundays Sundays at theY,” YMCA of Greater Cin-cinnati President andCEO Sandy Walker said.“You will have an oppor-tunity to swim in one ofour indoor heated pools,play basketball, take anew group exercise class,or enjoy one of our state-of-the-art fitness cen-ters.

There will be lots offamily-friendly activ-ities for all to enjoy.” FreeChild Watch will be avail-able at all participatingYMCA of Greater Cincin-nati locations. Parentscan work out or connectwith others at the Y,

The YMCA of GreaterCincinnati is partneringwith Interact for Healthto provide a series of freehealth and wellness op-

portunities for all in thecommunity this winter.

Funday Sundays willbe noon to 6 p.m. at 12YMCA locations in

knowing their child is in asafe, nurturing environ-ment.

“Interact for Health iscommitted to improvingthe health of people in ourcommunity. We know it’sharder for people to getmoving in the winter andare extremely excited topartner with the Y to in-crease access to healthyactivities,” Interact forHealth President andCEO Jim Schwab said.

“We encourage every-one to come out and jointhe fun on Funday Sun-days. They can experi-ence first hand how muchthey can enjoy doing awide range of activitieswith the added benefit offeeling better overall.”

About FundaySundays

Each YMCA of Great-er Cincinnati locationwill be open from noonuntil 6 p.m. every Sundayin March, November andDecember.

Free child watch willbe available at eachYMCA location duringthe Funday Sundays, soparents can work out orconnect with others at theY.

All guests will be re-quired to complete guestregistration waiver pa-perwork, and all guests,16 years and older, mustprovide a photo ID.

For more informationabout Funday Sundays,visit the website MyY.orgor call 513-362-YMCA.

YMCA, Interact for Health offer Funday Sundays

Clermont County Sher-iff’s NARCAN Project:Safety & Justice Award.

Sydney Snider: YouthLeadership Award.

Dorothy Taylor: Bata-via Township.

Ronald Louderback:Franklin Township.

Steve Pegram: GoshenTownship.

Larry D. Faulkner:Jackson Township.

Wayne & Sandy Louder-milk: Miami Township.

Carolyn Vining: Mon-roe Township.

New Richmond LiarsClub: Ohio Township.

Stillmeadow CountryClub: Pierce Township.

Stonelick TownshipBoard of Zoning Appeals:Stonelick Township.

The Clermont Cham-ber of Commerce Founda-tion has announced the2015 Salute To Leadershonorees.

For the past 21 years,Salute to Leaders has hon-ored outstanding individ-uals and groups who havemade a difference in thecommunities of ClermontCounty. This year's recipi-ents are:

Jeff Lykins: Wm. H.Over Leadership Award.

Park National Bank:Corporate Citizen Award.

Chris Smith: Over ‘nOver Award.

Clermont RotaryClubs: Civic Award.

Marie Pelfrey: Commu-nity Project Award.

Dr. Robert Farrell: Edu-

cation Award.Sue Steele: Education

Award.Cincinnati Nature Cen-

ter Land StewardshipTeam: EnvironmentalAward.

Fr. Jerry Hyland & Par-ish Councils: Faith-BasedAward.

Inter Parish Ministry:Faith-Based Award.

Dr. Lee Ann Watson:Health Care Award.

John E. Cooper, Sr.: Hu-manitarian Award.

Teen Challenge: Hu-man Services Award.

Danny Bare: MilitaryAward.

Jim Meyer: Parks &Recreation Award.

Felicity Franklin FFA:Rural Interests Award.

Frank Wilson: TateTownship.

Steve Tam: UnionTownship.

Lloyd Theademan:Washington Township.

Sue Allen: WayneTownship.

Marlyon Abrams: Wil-liamsburg Township.

CeeCee Collins: City ofLoveland.

Mike & Gary Green:City of Milford.

The 2015 Salute toLeaders Awards Dinner is5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday,March 10, at The Oasis inLoveland. Tickets are $30each. Reserve online at"clermontchamber.com"(click on Events and go toMarch calendar), or call576-5000.

Salute to Leaders dinner set March 10

FEBRUARY 25, 2015 • COMMUNITY JOURNAL • B5LIFE

GLEN ESTE CHURCHOF CHRIST

937 Old State Route 74 (Behind Meijer)513-753-8223 www.gecc.net

Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 10:30amBible Study: 9:30am & 6:00pm

Youth Groups: 6:00pm

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CALVARY ALLIANCECHURCH

Senior Pastor, Rev. Dave Robinette986 Nordyke Road - 45255

(Cherry Grove turn off Beechmontat Beechmont Toyota)

Worship Service, Sunday 10:45 amClasses For All Ages, Sunday 9:15 amPrayer Service Wednesday, 6:45 pm

CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY

Saint Mary Church,Bethel3398 Ohio SR 125

Phone 734-4041

Rev. Michael Leshney, PastorSaturday Mass – 5:00 PM

Sunday Mass – 10:30 AMwww.stmaryparishfamily.org

ROMAN CATHOLIC

LINDALE BAPTIST CHURCH3052 ST. RT. 132 AMELIA, OH 45102

797-4189Sunday School..............................9:30amSunday Morning Worship............10:30amSunday Evening Worship...............6:30pmWednesday Prayer Service ...........7:00pm

www.lindalebaptist.com

Sunday School 10am; Morning Worship 11am;Sunday Evening Service 6pm;

Wednesday Eve. Prayer Service & Bible Study, 7:00pmReaching the Heart of Clermont County

BATAVIA BAPTIST TEMPLE770 South Riverside, Batavia OH 45103

Raymond D. Jones, Pastor732-2739

BAPTIST

CLOUGH PIKE BAPTIST CHURCH1025 CLOUGH PIKESunday School 9:30am

Morning Worship 10:45amAWANA Ministry

Wednesday 6:45 - 8:15pmBible Study 7:00 - 8:00pm

Youth grades 6-12 7:00 - 8:00pmNursery provided for all services

www.cloughpike.com 752-3521

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

RIVER OF LIFEAssembly of God

1793 U.S. 52, Moscow, Ohio 45153Pastor: Ralph Ollendick

Sun. Contemporary ServiceSS -9:45am,Worship 11:00am

Wed.- Informal Biblestudy 7-8pmCome ExperienceThe Presence of the Lord In Our Services

Services:Sunday Worship 10:30 AM - Children’s Church

Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM - Rangers and Girl’s MinistryFriday 24 hour prayer 6:00 PM

509 Roney LaneCincinnati Ohio 45244

T: 513.528.3200E: [email protected]

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

GOSHEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH6710 Goshen Rd, Goshen

(across from Goshen High School)513-722-2541

Sunday School - 9:30amWorship Service - 10:30am

GUM Youth - 5:30pm-7:30pmevery Sunday: 6-12th gradesJr. GUMY - 5:30pm-7:30pm

2nd Sunday @ month: 3-5th grades

Email: [email protected] us on Facebook

Epiphany United MethodistChurch Welcomes You!

Weekend Services:Saturday: 5pm

Sunday: 9am and 10:30am

Child care and Christian Educationfor all ages available

throughout the weekend.

Dr. Stephen Swisher, Senior Pastor

6635 Loveland-Miamiville Rd. 45140(513) 677-9866

www.Epiphanyumc.org

2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp.513-231-4301

Sunday Worship: 9:00 & 10:15 AM withChildrens Ministry & Nursery

PASTOR MARIE SMITHwww.cloughchurch.org

Blended Worship 8:00 & 10:45 amContemporary Worship 9:30 amSunday School 9:30 & 10:45 am

Nursery Care for Age 3 & underFull Program for Children, Youth,

Music, Small Groups & moreHandicapped Accessible

Tim Reeves -Sr. PastorSteve Fultz - Assoc. Pastor;J. D. Young - Youth Director

Allyse Sonnega - Children’s Director

BETHEL UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

402 W. Plane St.Bethel, Ohio513-734-7201

www.bumcinfo.org

7515 Forest Road Cincinnati, OH 45255513-231-4172 • www.andersonhillsumc.org

TRADITIONAL WORSHIPSunday 8:30 & 11 am

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIPSunday 9:30 & 11 am

UNITED METHODIST

GOSHEN CHURCH OF GODReal People...In a Real Church...

Worshipping a Real God!1675 Hillstation Road, Goshen, Ohio 45122722-1699 www.goshenchurchofgod.org

Pastor Tim McGloneService Schedule

Sunday School 10:00amSunday Worship 10:45am

Sunday Evening Worship 6:00pmWednesday Youth Service 7:00pm

Saturday Service 7:00pmContemporary and Traditional live Worship Music and Multimedia

CHURCH OF GOD

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

199 Gay StreetWilliamsburg, Ohio 45176

Phone: 513-724-7985

Sunday School: 9:30A.M.Worship:10:30A.M.(Supervised Nursery)

PRESBYTERIAN

LOVELANDPRESBYTERIAN

CHURCHA Loving, Praying, Caring Church

Join us for Sunday Services

Sunday School .........9:15 - 10:00amWorship Service .....10:30 - 11:30amFellowship ........................... 11:30am

360 Robin Av (oN Oak St) Loveland OH

683-2525www.LPCUSA.org • [email protected]

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Trinity United Methodist“Encircling People with God’s Love”

Traditional Worship 8:15am & 11:00amContemporary Worship.........9:30amSunday School......................9:30am

Nursery Available5767 Pleasant Hill Rd (next to Milford Jr. High)

513-831-0262www.trinitymilford.org

OWENSVILLEUnited Methodist

ChurchSunday School 8:45am

Sunday Morning Worship 9:30"Room For The Whole Family"2580 US 50 - Batavia 45103

Stonelick Township - 1/2 milewest of CNE Schools

(513) 732-2208 myoumc.org

UNITED METHODIST

Cyril A. BizubCyril A. Bizub, 74, of Union

Township died Feb. 11.Survived by wife, Penny Bizub;

children Steven (Makiko Nagae),Sarah, Donald (Ayla) and David(Gretchen) Bizub and Sandi(John) Chase; and eight grand-children.

Preceded in death by parentsMichael Bizub and SophieUrinko.

Services were Feb. 17 at T.P.White and Sons Funeral Home,Mount Washington.

Merdia Bowling Sr.Merdia Bowling Sr., 72, of

Batavia Township died Feb. 11.Survived by wife, Louise

Bowling; children Merdia Bowl-ing Jr. and David Wayne Bowl-ing; and brother, Watson Bowl-ing.

Preceded in death by childrenDonald, Robert and SandraBowling and Lori McCarty.

Services were Feb. 16 at E.C.Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel.

Thomas M. ClepperThomas M. “Pete” Clepper, 81,

of Union Township died Feb. 9.

Survived by wife, Betty (neeOliver) Clepper; children SusanReed, Sandra (Robert) Duhl andStephanie (Andrew) Light;grandchildren Kristina (Edward),Pete (Daisy), Kelly (Bobby), Kayci(Mike), Nathan (Alexandra),Alexander and Carley; fivegreat-grandchildren; sister, JudyAdams; and dog, Lili.

Preceded in death by brother,Raymond Clepper; and sistersMarie Clepper, Betty Foster, RuthEvans and Joyce Dorsey.

Services were Feb. 13 at E.C.Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia.Memorials to: Parkinson’s Foun-dation, 260 Stetson St., Suite2300, Cincinnati, OH 45219.

Leonard GrigsbyLeonard Grigsby, 83, of Union

Township died Feb. 13. He was aUS Air Force veteran of Korea.

Survived by wife of 61 years,

Faye (nee Turner) Grigsby;children Deborrah (Patrick) Cainand Gregory (Pamela) Grigsby;grandchildren Kiesha Techau,Ryan Grigsby and Lauren Grigs-by; siblings Elmer, Burnice, HazelCampbell and Charlene Polasky;and many close family andfriends.

Preceded in death by sibling,Lenox Stacy.

Services were Feb. 17 and 18at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home,Amelia. Memorials to: Hospiceof Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597,Cincinnati, OH 45263.

Gene M. LindsleyGene M. Lindsley, 71, of Union

Township died Feb. 16.Survived by wife, Claudia

Lindsley; children Yvonne (Dan)Muenchen, Gene (Lisa) LindsleyIII and Doug (Tanya) Lindsley;grandchildren Lauren (Chris),

Marlena (Michael), Elizabeth(Mike), Heather (Justin), John(Holly), Tim, Christina, Nicole,Kailey, Darlene (Jon) and Na-tasha; and great-grandchildrenAubree, Ella, Emerick, Eli, Kolbieand Daniel.

Preceded in death by parentsEugene Lindsley and FrancesLarromore.

Services were Feb. 19 at St.Veronica Church, Cincinnati.

Joe M. LitkenhausJoe M. Litkenhaus, 50, of

Amelia died Feb. 13.Survived by wife, Amy (nee

Toops) Litkenhaus; childrenHeidi Marie and Daniel JosephLitkenhaus; children Frank andCarolyn Litkenhaus; siblingsKimberly Laws; uncle of Kelly,Brad and Thomas Laws; andfather-and-mother-in-law Royand Pearl Keiser.

Services were Feb. 20 atCentral Baptist Church, Amelia.

Lydia Maxine LoweLydia Maxine Lowe, 77, of

Union Township died Feb. 12.Survived by siblings Effie

Douglas, Evelyn Burton, Ray,Reynold and Kenneth (Vivian)Russell; and many nieces, neph-ews, family and friends.

Preceded in death by siblingsAileen Baker, Thelma Jean Aden,Fred, Burton, Clifford, Sherl andCecil Russell.

Services were Feb. 18 at E.C.Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia;and Feb. 20 at Four Oaks FuneralHome, Huntsville, Tennessee.

Larry RunyanLarry Runyan, 64, of Union

Township died Feb. 16.Survived by wife, Patricia (nee

Wellman); children Thomas(Mandy) and Michelle Runyan;brother, Bud (Nancy) Runyan;and grandchild, Jayce Runyan.

Services were Feb. 20 at HayFuneral Home and FremationCenter, Cincinnati.

Joyce Ann SigmonJoyce Ann (nee Agee) Sigmon,

80, of Union Township died Feb.9.

Survived by children Tim(Darlene) Sigmon, Jennifer(Anthony) Carpenter and Rebec-ca (Eric) Lovelace; grandchildrenChristine Sigmon, Alexandra andJack Carpenter, Juliette andAndrew Sigmon and DavinOgden; and siblings John Agee(late Bonnie), Betty (late Robert)Douglas, James (Rossadene)Agee, Bonnie Adkins and Bren-da Agee.

Preceded in death by hus-band, Cleadieth Sigmon; andsiblings Goldie Jean Agee, MarySue (late Robert) Burns, Peggy(late Robert) Williams, Richard(Sherry) Agee and Jerry (Allison)Agee.

Services were Feb. 13 at atMount Moriah United Method-ist Church, Cincinnati. Memorialsto: the America Diabetes Associ-ation.

DEATHS

ABOUT OBITUARIESBasic obituary information and a color photograph of

your loved one is published without charge. Call 248-8600for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial trib-ute, call 242-4000 for pricing details.

Emmanuel UnitedMethodist ChurchSunday worship services are 9a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Child careis available during both ser-vices. Pastor Joe Royer can bereached at 732-1400.

The church is at the corner ofAmelia Olive Branch Road andOld State Route 32, Batavia;www.emmanuel-umc.com.

First Baptist Churchof Glen EsteThe grand opening of thechurch’s new worship centerwill be 10 a.m., Sunday, March1. Pastor Brent Snook has beenthe Pastor at FBC for 27 yearsand he along with the mem-

bers of FBC want to invite thecommunity out to attend thisspecial day. FBC is a growingchurch in the growing commu-nity of Eastgate. The newworship center will seat 1,400people and is beautifullydesigned. Dr. Junior Hill will bespecial guest speaker for theday.

The church is at 1034 Old StateRoute 74, Batavia; 752-0936;www.fbcge.org.

Glen Este Churchof ChristSunday worship is 8:30 a.m. and10:30 a.m. Bible study is 9:30a.m. Youth groups at 6 p.m.

The church is at 937 Old StateRoute 74, Eastgate; 753-8223.

Locust CornerUnited MethodistSunday worship services are at10 a.m. and Bible study is at 9a.m. and also Thursday eve-nings at 7 p.m. The church is at917 Locust Corner Road, PierceTownship; 752-8459.

About religionReligion news is published atno charge on a space-availablebasis. Items must be in by 4p.m. Wednesday for consider-ation in the following edition.E-mail announcements [email protected].

Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600.

RELIGION

RESIDENTIALKena Willingham, Williamsburg,deck, 30 Shady Creek, AmeliaVillage.

Hunter Custom Homes, NewRichmond, addition, 1362 PostCreek, Batavia Township,$15,000.

John Vann, Batavia, deck, 4606Steeplechase, Batavia Town-ship, $6,000.

Fischer Single Family Homes,Erlanger, KY, new, 4749 Turf-way, Batavia Township,$111,275; new, 4763 HorseshoeBend, $127.610.

Ryan Homes, West Chester, new,

1394 Woodbury Glen, BataviaTownship, $121,660; new, 5198Center View, Union Township,$137,809.

Evans Landscaping, Cincinnati,demolition, 2337 Bauer Road,Batavia Township.

William Ankrom, Batavia, HVAC,245 Wood St., Batavia Village.

Anderson Custom Homes,Williamsburg, new, 730 ShelleyDrive, Batavia Village, $378,000.

Sky Construction, Blanchester,pole barn, 1458 Altman Road,Monroe Township, $27,000.

New Richmond Village, demoli-tion, 100 Caroline St.; demoli-

tion, 1029 Old Ohio 52, NewRichmond Village.

Alan Maxwell, New Richmond,HVAC, 1026 Grays Lane, OhioTownship.

Paul Travis, Cincinnati, deck,3350 Legendary Trails, PierceTownship, $8,000.

Frey Electric, Cincinnati, alter,3581 Whitehills, Pierce Town-ship.

Payne Construction, New Rich-mond, new, 1057 Gaskins,Pierce Township, $200,000.

Derick Deleo, Cincinnati, addi-tion, 1112 Westchester Way,Union Township.

BUILDING PERMITS


AMELIAIncidents/investigationsFraudMoney lost through scam;$2,158 at 500 block of AmeliaOlive Branch, Dec. 12.

BATAVIAIncidents/investigationsCriminal damageWindow broken in vehicle andboots taken at area of HeroldDrive and Ohio 32, Dec. 25.

Object thrown from vehicledamaged hood of othervehicle at Ohio 32, Dec. 25.

Criminal mischiefMirror damaged on vehicle atUnited Dairy Farmers at EastMain St., Dec. 26.

TheftGasoline not paid for at Unit-ed Dairy Farmers; $28 at EastMain St., Dec. 22.

PIERCE TOWNSHIPIncidents/investigationsAssaultFemale was assaulted at 300block of St. Andrews, Dec. 25.

Domestic violenceAt 3600 block of Par ForeCourt, Dec. 26.

Misuse of credit cardMale stated card used with noauthorization at MontgomeryWay, Dec. 27.

TheftClothing taken from Walmart;$48 at 1800 block of OhioPike, Dec. 20.

Merchandise taken fromWalmart; $28 at 1800 block ofOhio Pike, Dec. 20.

Merchandise taken fromWalmart; $215 at 1800 blockof Ohio Pike, Dec. 21.

Merchandise taken fromWalmart; $251 at 1800 blockof Ohio Pike, Dec. 23.

Make-up items taken fromWalmart; $118 at 1800 blockof Ohio Pike, Dec. 24.

Toys taken from Walmart;$194 at 1800 block of OhioPike, Dec. 24.

UNION TOWNSHIPIncidents/investigationsBreaking and enteringReported at LaRosa’s at 400block of Old Ohio 74, Dec. 24.

BurglaryAt 400 block of Barbara Lane,Dec. 25.

At 1200 block of Shayler Road,Dec. 28.

Child endangeringReported at Marshall’s at East-gate Blvd., Dec. 23.

Reported at Beechwoods Apart-ments at 400 block of Piccadil-ly, Dec. 23.

Criminal damageAt Courthouse Green, Dec. 23.At 500 block of Maple ValleyCourt, Dec. 24.

At 1400 block of Binning Road,Dec. 25.

At 600 block of Virginia Lane,Dec. 27.

Domestic violenceAt 800 block of Faybanks Lane,Dec. 24.

At 4500 block of Balmoral, Dec.24.

At Queens Creek, Dec. 29.At 1100 block of Old Ohio 74,Dec. 29.

RapeAt Southern Trace, Dec. 27.TheftReported at Sam’s Club atClepper Lane, Dec. 22.

Reported at Walmart at East-gate Blvd., Dec. 22.

Reported at Kohl’s at EastgateBlvd., Dec. 22.

At 4600 block of Courtwood,Dec. 22.

At 4800 block of Pewter Road,Dec. 23.


Reported at Burger King at 1100block of Ohio Pike, Dec. 23.

At 1200 block of Old Ohio 74,Dec. 24.

Reported at TJ Maxx at 400block of Ohio Pike, Dec. 24.

At 4100 block of DrummoreLane, Dec. 23.

Reported at Kohl’s at EastgateBlvd., Dec. 25.

Reported at Meijer at EastgateBlvd., Dec. 26.

At 4500 block of BrookfieldDrive, Dec. 26.


Reported at United Dairy Farm-ers at Eastgate Blvd., Dec. 27.

At Arbor Circle, Dec. 27.Reported at Kroger at OhioPike, Dec. 28.


Reported at Jungle Jim’s atEastgate Blvd., Dec. 28.

Reported at Magnolia PointApartments at 400 block of OldOhio 74, Dec. 28.

Reported at Boot Country at1200 block of Old Ohio 74, Dec.29.


VandalismReported at Dollar Tree atEastgate Blvd., Dec. 24.

Reported at Kroger at EastgateBlvd., Dec. 28.

CLERMONT COUNTYSHERIFF’S OFFICE

Incidents/investigationsAssaultAt 1700 block of Ohio 125,Amelia, Jan. 1.

At 4000 block of Summit Road,Batavia, Dec. 29.

At 40 block of Huntington Ave.,Amelia, Dec. 30.

At 4700 block of East FilagerRoad, Batavia, Dec. 29.

Breaking and enteringAt 1200 block of Autumnview,Batavia, Dec. 31.

Burglary

At 200 block of Holly Lane,Bethel, Dec. 31.

At 2600 block of Ohio 232, NewRichmond, Aug. 17.

At 300 block of Shannon Circle,Batavia, Jan. 1.

At 5300 block of Ohio 133,Williamsburg, Dec. 31.

Criminaldamaging/endangeringAt 1300 block of Frank WillisMemorial Road, New Rich-mond, Dec. 31.

At 1400 block of Frank WillisMemorial Road, New Rich-mond, Jan. 1.

At 2700 block of Ohio 222,Bethel, Dec. 31.

Criminal simulationAt 100 block of E. Main St.,Batavia, Dec. 30.

At 2700 block of Lindale MountHolly Road, Amelia, Jan. 1.

Criminal trespassAt 4200 block of Ellis Road,Batavia, Dec. 29.

At 4000 block of Filager Road,Batavia, Dec. 31.

Domestic violenceAt 1400 block of Whitaker Lane,Amelia, Jan. 1.

At 2300 block of ClermontCenter Drive, Batavia, Dec. 31.

At 3700 block of Coon Ave.,Williamsburg, Dec. 29.

At 3800 block of Wolf Creek,Amelia, Dec. 29.

At 1500 block of ThornberryRoad, Amelia, Dec. 31.

At 2300 block of Laurel LindaleRoad, New Richmond, Jan. 1.

At 4800 block of Monterey

Maple Grove Road, Batavia,Jan. 1.

Domestic violence - knowinglycause physical harm

At 3200 block of Eiler Lane,Amelia, Dec. 29.

At 3800 block of Wolf Creek,Amelia, Dec. 29.

Driving while under the influ-ence of alcohol/drugs

At 30 block of at McKeeverPike, Williamsburg, Jan. 1.

Drug paraphernaliaAt 1100 block of Twelve MileRoad, New Richmond, Dec. 31.

At Ohio 222 at Laycock CutoffRoad, New Richmond, Dec. 30.

Failure to confine a canineAt 400 block of Shannon Circle,Batavia, Dec. 30.

Fugitive from justiceAt U.S. 52 at Wells St., Moscow,Dec. 30.

Gross sexual imposition -victim < 13, statutoryAt 300 block of Seneca Drive,Batavia, Dec. 30.

Gross sexual impositionAt 2700 block of Ohio 132, NewRichmond, Dec. 30.

At 4700 block of SilverwoodDrive, Batavia, Dec. 23.

Illegal use or possession ofdrug paraphernaliaAt 200 block of Judd Road,Amelia, Dec. 30.

Misuse of credit cardAt 3600 block of Bristol LakeDrive, Amelia, Jan. 1.

Possessing drug abuseinstrumentsAt 30 block of at McKeeverPike, Williamsburg, Jan. 1.

Possession of drugs -marijuanaAt Ohio 222 at Laycock CutoffRoad, New Richmond, Dec. 30.

At U.S. 52 at ClermontvilleLaurel Road, New Richmond,Jan. 1.

At U.S. 52 at Wells St., Moscow,Dec. 30.

Possession of drugsAt 1700 block of Ohio 749,Amelia, Jan. 1.

At 200 block of Judd Road,Amelia, Dec. 30.

RapeAt 2700 block of Ohio 132, NewRichmond, Dec. 30.

At 3000 block of Fair Oak Road,Amelia, Dec. 29.

Receiving stolen propertyAt 1900 block of Bethel NewRichmond Road, New Rich-mond, Dec. 16.

At 2600 block of Jackson Pike,Batavia, Dec. 31.

Resisting arrestAt 30 block of at Batavia Road,Batavia, Dec. 31.

RunawayAt 2100 block of Ohio Pike,Amelia, Dec. 31.

TheftAt 1700 block of Ohio 125,Amelia, Dec. 29.

At 1700 block of Ohio 125,Amelia, Nov. 17.

At 1800 block of Ohio 222,Bethel, Dec. 31.

At 2000 block of Ohio 131,Batavia, Dec. 29.


At 2000 block of Ohio 132,Batavia, Jan. 1.

At 1300 block of Ohio 125,Amelia, Dec. 29.

At 100 block of Doe Run Court,Batavia, Jan. 1.

At 1700 block of Ohio 125,Amelia, Dec. 30.

At 1700 block of Ohio 125,Amelia, Nov. 28.

At 1900 block of Bethel NewRichmond Road, New Rich-mond, Dec. 16.


At 3200 block of Pitzer Road,Bethel, Dec. 31.

At 3400 block of Ogden Lane,Bethel, Dec. 30.

At 3800 block of BootjackCorner Road, Williamsburg,Dec. 30.

At 5600 block of MalsbearyRoad, Williamsburg, Dec. 29.

Theft in officeAt 900 block of Hopewell Road,Felicity, Dec. 29.

Underage person not topurchase or consumelow-alcohol beverageAt 4400 block of Ohio 133,Batavia, Dec. 31.

Unruly juvenile offensesAt 2100 block of Ohio Pike,Amelia, Dec. 31.

Using weapons whileintoxicatedAt 3800 block of Wolf Creek,Amelia, Dec. 29.

POLICE REPORTS

ABOUT POLICE REPORTSCommunity Press publishes incident records provided by

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To contact your local police department, call: » Amelia, 753-4747» Batavia village, 732-5692» New Richmond, 553-3121» Pierce Township, 752-3830 » Union Township, 752-1230» Williamsburg, 724-2261» Clermont County Sheriff's Office, 732-7500.

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