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CLERMONT COUNTY —County commissioners re-cently authorized a grant ap-plication for an airport pav-ing project.

The project would addabout 400 feet to the runway,providing a paved overrun

runway safetyarea, said DougRoyer, deputyengineer for theClermont Coun-ty Engineer’sOffice. An over-run safety areais designed toreduce the riskof damage to

airplanes if they overshoottheir landing space.

The total cost is $225,000,Royer said. Of the total,$202,500 is expected to befunded through the grantfrom the Ohio Department ofTransportation (ODOT) Of-fice of Aviation. The grantwould be matched by thecounty with $22,500 from theAirport Improvement Fund.

“Is this in any way prepar-

ing for future expansion?”asked Commissioner DavidUible.

While the purpose of theproject is to improve safety,the paving will be done in away thatmeets specificationsnecessary to extend the run-way at a later time, Royersaid.

“This is not officially ex-tending the runway for doinganyadditional landingsorair-craft,” he said.

Uible earlier this year ex-pressed interest in extendingthe runway to accommodatesmall business jets. The run-way, which is 3,600 feet longwould need to be 4,500 feet tobe used by business jets.

Royer said the overrunproject will put the runwaywithin about 50 feet of the air-port property line.

“To go any further, you’dneed to start acquiring addi-tional property,” he said.

If the grant is approved,the project should be com-plete by spring of 2014, but itcould be done as early as thisfall, Royer said.Heexpects toknow by summer if the grantis approved.

Clermont Co. seeksgrant for airportBy Roxanna [email protected]

Uible

UNION TWP. — With springweather nuisance cases arepicking up in Union Township.

Trustees May 23 passed aresolution to re-move vegeta-tion, noxiousweeds, garbage,trash and debrisfrom eight prop-erties in thetownship.

“Basically,what these reso-lutions do is re-

quire the township to take ac-tion to clean up the propertyand then the cost of that is add-ed to the tax bill of the proper-ty,” said Trustee TimothyDon-nellon.

Theworkwill beperformedby the township’s service de-partment or contracted out.

The cases typically arecomplaint-driven, he said. The

most common issue is highgrass, so complaints often in-crease during the first part ofspring. Occasionally there isdebris to be removed as well.

Property owners are noti-fied of the need to clean up

properties be-fore the town-ship takes on theresponsibility,said TrusteeMatthew Beam-er.

“It’s a matterof last resort,”he said.

Many of theproperties are foreclosedhomes, Donnellon said.

Properties included in theresolution are 639 ArlingtonDrive, 566 Robert A. TaftDrive, 680BargSaltRunRoad,691 Barg Salt Run Road, 690Barg Salt Run Road, 694 BargSalt RunRoad, 4695WoodfieldDrive and 3898 Hopper HillRoad.

Union Twp. trusteesaddress complaintsBy Roxanna [email protected]

Beamer Donnellon

BATAVIA — Water treatmentcapacity recently increased inClermont County.

County, township and waterresource officials May 29 gath-ered at the recently expandedBob McEwen Water TreatmentPlant in Batavia for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and facilitytour.

The facility was built in 1995to increase the water treatmentcapacity provided by the Mi-ami-Goshen-Stonelick andPierce-Union-Batavia plants,saidLyleBloom,director ofutil-ities for thewater resources de-partment.

In 2005, the county exceeded80 percent of the treatment ca-pacity for all three plants com-bined, he said.

“That’s whenwe initiated thefocus to consider where wewere going to get additional wa-ter capacity,” Bloom said.

In 2009, the design processfor the expansion began, and in2011, construction began. Thefacility was partially operation-al in June 2012, Bloom said. Theremainder of the constructionwas complete by December.

The expansion increasedcombined water treatment ca-pacity for all three plants from27.2 million gallons per day to36.2gallonsperday,Bloomsaid.

In addition to expanding ca-pacity, the project brought thefacility into compliance withnew national drinking waterregulationswithagranular acti-vated carbon facility, he said.

In the past, carbon came in apowdered form and was kept ina slurrymixture, whichwas fedinto the water along with otherchemicals in a rapid mix basin,said Mark Day, assistant direc-tor of operations. When the wa-ter traveled to sedimentationbasins, the slurry went to thebottomandwasdrawnout along

with solids.Granular activated carbon is

now used instead, at a laterstage in the treatment process,Day said.

Other improvements includeadditional raw water pumps,new flocculation and sedimen-tation basins, renovated filters,new chemical feeds and updat-ed computer systems, Bloomsaid.

The cost was $12.96 million,he said. Of the total, $5 millionwas covered by bonds. The restwas paid out of capital funds.

County, township and water resources officials May 29 cut a ribbon to celebrate the expansion of the BobMcEwenWater Treatment Plant in Batavia. From left are David Uible, county commissioner, Bill Dowdney,township trustee, Bob Proud, county commissioner, Tom Yeager, former director of utilities for the waterresources department, Lyle Bloom, director of utilities for the water resources department, Rick Schramm,construction coordinator, Chris Rowland, assistant sanitary engineer and Mark Day, assistant director ofoperations for the water resources department. ROXANNA SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Officials celebratewater treatmentfacility’s expansionBy Roxanna [email protected]

Mark Day, assistant director of operations for the Clermont Countywater resources department, shows county and township officials newflocculation and sedimentation basins at the Bob McEwenWaterTreatment Plant during a facility tour May 29. ROXANNA SWIFT/THE

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The policy revisions,which comply with cur-rentstate law,hadtobeap-provedbyboardmembersby July1, said Superinten-dent Keith Kline.

Evaluation models arechanging inschoolsacrossthe state in response toHouse Bills 153 and 555and Senate Bill 316, hesaid.

“The state is movingaway from achievement-based evaluations towardgrowth-based evalua-tions,” he said.

The major change inboththeadministratorandteacher evaluation poli-cies is the addition of thestudent growth measure,Kline said.

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UNION TWP. — WestClermont teachers and ad-

ministrators soon willhave new evaluation mod-els.

School board membersMay 28 approved a re-

what’s hap-peningacross thestate,” saidboardmemberDeniseSmith.

Fiftypercent of

each teacher’s evaluationwill be based on his or herperformance, and the oth-er 50percentwill bebasedon student growth mea-sure, or how much a stu-dent grows academicallyin the course of one schoolyear, Kline said.

“There is a state-adopt-ed rubric for determiningperformance level in theclassroom and how yourstudents have grown overthe course of the year,” hesaid.

Students will be ratedasmeeting, notmeetingor

exceedingexpecta-tions, andtheir rat-ings will belinked tospecificteachers,he said.

Becausecurrent testing is givenonce a year it focuses onachievement rather thangrowth, Kline said. To de-termine growth, studentswill be assessed at the be-ginning,middle andendofthe school year.

Teachers and adminis-trators are looking intovalid and reliable tests forgrade levelswithout state-wide assessments andnon-core subject areas, hesaid. The tests are vettedthrough a committee inthe district office.

To assess teacher per-

formance, administratorsmustsit inonclasses toob-serveeach teacherat leasttwice, Kline said. Theyalso must conduct at leasttwo unscheduled five- to15-minute walk-throughs,or classroom visits.

While the observationsand classroom visits are“very close to what WestClermont has beendoing,”every walk-through mustbefollowedupwithformaldocumentation now, Klinesaid.

“Our principals havedone a great job of doingthatall along,butnowit’s aformal part of the evalua-tion process,” he said.

Teacher evaluationswill be used to make deci-sions about termination,non-renewal of contracts,reductions in force andprofessional develop-ment, Kline said.

West Clermont revises its evaluation policyBy Roxanna [email protected]

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Clermont County Com-missioner Ed Humphreyconveyed a strong mes-sage to Capitol Hill con-cerning Why CountiesMatter during the Nation-al Association of Counties’(NACo) 2013 Legislative

Conference earlier thismonth inWashington,D.C.

More than1,500 countyofficials from across thecountry gathered in thenation’s capital to demon-stratetoCongressandfed-eral officials that the na-

tion’s 3,069county gov-ernmentsprovide theessentialbuildingblocks tocreatehealthy, vi-brant andsafe communities. This in-cludes supporting andmaintaining key public in-frastructure, transporta-tion and economic devel-opment assets; creatingand sustaining a skilledworkforce to meet theneeds of private industry;ensuringpublichealthandpublic safety needs to pro-tect the public; and imple-menting a broad portfolioof federal, state and localprograms in a cost-effec-tive and accountableman-ner.

“Our message to Wash-ington was to stop makingitmoredifficultforcountygovernment toprovide forour communities, workwith us - not against us,”Humphrey said.

Humphrey will repre-sentNACo this year on theTelecommunications andTechnologySteeringCom-mittee and the EssentialCounty Technology SubCommittee.

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CommunicationsCenter isscheduled for an on-siteassessment, as part of aprogram to achieve ac-creditation, byverifying itmeets professional stan-dards.

Administered by theCommissiononAccredita-tion for Law EnforcementAgencies Inc. (CALEA),the accreditation programrequires agencies to com-ply with state-of-the-artstandards in four basicareas: Policy and proce-dures, administration, op-erations and support ser-vices.

Aspartof theon-siteas-sessment, agency employ-ees and members of thecommunity are invited tooffer comments by calling753-2250 between 2 p.m.and 4 p.m. Monday, June10. Comments will be tak-en by the assessmentteam.

Telephone commentsare limited to 10 minutesand must address theagency’s ability to complywith CALEA’s standards.A copy of the standards isavailable at the UnionTownship Police Depart-ment, 4312 Glen Este-Withamsville Road. Con-tact Sergeant Mike Millsfor more information at752-1230.

Anyone wishing to sub-mit written commentsabout the Union TownshipCommunications Center’sability to comply with thestandards for accredita-tion may send them to theCommissiononAccredita-tion for Law EnforcementAgencies Inc.,10302EatonPlace, Suite 100, FairfaxVA 22030-2215.

Longer hoursThe Clermont County

Animal Shelter, 4025 Fil-ager Road in Batavia, ischanging itshoursofoper-ation to make it more con-venient for communitymembers to visit and finda new addition to the fam-ily.

Effective, Monday,June 3, the shelter will beopen Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday and Sat-urday,from11:30a.m.until4 p.m. On Wednesday, theshelterwill be open from2p.m. until 8 p.m.

“We think that by shift-ing our hours to be openlater in thedayonWednes-day, it may enable morepeople to come in and pos-sibly find a dog or cat thatcan join their family,” saidClermont County AnimalShelter Executive Direc-tor KimNaegel.

For more informationaboutadoptingadogorcatfromtheClermontCountyAnimal Shelter, call 732-8854 or visit www.Cler-montAnimal Shelter.com.

Free concertChuck Brisbin & The

Tuna Project will performafreeconcertat8p.m.Sat-urday, June 8, at theUnionTownship Amphitheatre,4350 Aicholtz Road.

Adult spelling beeThe 21st annual Adult

SpellingBee hosted by theLiteracy Council of Cler-mont & Brown Counties isat 11 a.m. Friday, June 14,at the Miami TownshipCivic Center, 6101 MeijerDrive. The spelling com-petition promptly starts atnoon.

Last year’s winningteams were St. Timothy’sEpiscopal Church, teammembers were RobHampton, Tom Amrineand Robin Webster; ChildFocus, second, teammem-berswereJohnTurpening,Brenda Ely and KristyMaruca;WorkforceOneofClermont County, third,Melissa Wagers, DianeMcCarty and Ed Stanten.

Two- and three-mem-ber teamsgather tovie forfirst place. Prizes will beawarded for best costumeand best team spirit. Alsoavailable will be a raffle,silent auction and lunch.The community is invited,admission is free. CallRose or Susan at 831-7323or visit www.clermont-brown literacy.org formore information.

Ohio River SweepThe 2013 Ohio River

Sweep time is 9 a.m. tonoon Saturday, June 15.

Volunteers can reportto the following locations:Chilo -ChiloLock34Park -rough terrain - adults orteens only; Moscow - Riv-erfront Park - 222 SecondSt.;Neville - IndianMound

Campground; New Rich-mond - Bandstand.

T-shirts and refresh-ments will be provided

For more information,contact Becky Ploucha,ValleyViewFoundation,[email protected] 218-4094

Summer concertsNEW RICHMOND — The

summer concert serieswill beginwill run throughSaturday, Sept. 21.

All concerts will be atThe Bandstand, 116SusannaWay.Thecommu-nitycenter, 212MarketSt.,is the back-up location incase of rain. All concertsbegin at 7:30 p.m., unlessotherwise noted.

Scheduled concertsare:

Friday, June 14 - Syca-more Community Band

Friday, June 21-Ander-son Community Band

Monday, July1 - Green-hills American Legion

Friday, July 5 - God &Country Concert, 7 p.m.

Thursday, July11-OhioMilitary Band

Saturday, July 27 - Wil-liamsburg CommunityBand

Saturday, August 3 -MondayNightBigBand, 7p.m.

Wednesday, September11- 9-11MemorialConcert,5 p.m.

Saturday,September21- Shall We Gather At TheRiver, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tornado givingThe Society of St. Vin-

cent de Paul is asking forhelp in bringing relief tothe residents of Moore,Oklahoma, following thedevastation of the May 20tornado. St. Vincent dePaul volunteers living inthe affected area are al-ready on the ground giv-ing relief to their neigh-bors who have been im-pacted by the storm. Fi-nancial donations willdirectly support those lo-

cal volunteers in their ef-forts.

St. Vincent de Paul isalso collecting personalcare items and toiletries,cleaning supplies, first aidsupplies, blankets and ba-by care products. Dona-tions will be delivered toMatthew 25 Ministries tobe sent to Oklahoma.

Make a financial dona-tion online atwww.SVDPcincinnati.orgor by calling 513-421-HOPE (4673).

For more informationabout St. Vincent de Paul-Cincinnati’s relief efforts,contact Eric Young, com-munity relationsmanager,at 513-614-1943.

Veterans FamilyNight

The YMCA of GreaterCincinnati, in cooperationwith the Clermont CountyVeterans’ Services Com-mission, invites all Cler-mont and Brown Countyveterans and their fam-ilies toa freeFamilyNight(rain or shine) Flag Day,Friday, June 14, from 4p.m. to 8 p.m. The eventwill be held at the Cler-mont Family YMCA, 2075James E. Sauls Drive inBatavia. There will be acomplimentary dinner,door prizes and family ac-tivities. Bring your swimsuit or work-out attire. Toattend, RSVP to 513-724-9622 or email [email protected],June10.

Veteran poemsUNION TWP. — — Viet-

namVeterans of America,

Clermont County Chapter649 members Cliff Rileyand Ken Williamson bothhave had poems acceptedfor publication in the 2013release of “Poems andDrawings on Peace andJustice”byeditorandpub-lisher Saad Ghosn.

The poems, writtenabout Riley’s andWilliam-son’s Vietnam experienc-es, will be illustratedthrough the skills of localartists.

This is the 10th annualbookofpoetryandartpub-lished in Cincinnati. Thebook will be launched andavailable at SOS Art 2013through June 9 at the ArtAcademy of Cincinnati.

Ghosn, a medical pro-fessional and educator, isthe founder of SOS Art, ayearly art event of socio-political expressions forpeace and justice. He alsois the editor and publisherof the yearly “For aBetterWorld, Poems and Draw-

ings on Peace and JusticebyGreaterCincinnatiArt-ists.”

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American Legion Post 406 conducted a Memorial Day service in the cemetery next to the Old Bethel Church May 27. BRANDON SEVERN/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Memorial Day in Clermont County

Claire Corcoran leads Mary Cornwell and Jeff Corcoran during theGoshen Memorial Day Parade May 27. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Members of Cub Scout Pack 280 AlexLongwell, left, and Colin Doyle prepare forthe Milford Memorial Day Parade May 27.KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Drew Lawrence, left, and Tyler Zoromski, both of CubScout Pack 846, wait for the Milford Memorial Day Paradeto start May 27. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Rachel Frye of Bethel sings “This Little Light Of Mine.”Old Bethel Church Historical Society members held theannual Memorial Day service inside the church May27. BRANDON SEVERN/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Derek Cooley, left, and Jacob Perkins of Boy ScoutTroop 742 practice marching before the BataviaMemorial Day Parade May 27. ROXANNA SWIFT/THE

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Students May 23 march on Schoolhouse Road in frontof Willowville Elementary during the school’s 36thannual Memorial Day parade. ROXANNA SWIFT/THE

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George Rooks of the OldBethel Church HistoricalSociety stands to say a fewwords. The Old BethelChurch Historical Societyheld its annual MemorialDay service inside thechurch while they awaitedAmerican Legion Post #406from Bethel to take overthe service outside in thecemetery. BRANDON

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BATAVIA—May 30 was a memorable night for Batavia HighSchool seniors.

Theygraduated fromhigh school andcannowfocus onwhat-ever they want to do with the rest of their lives.

The ceremony took place at Northern Kentucky University.

GRADUATION DAY

Justo Panzo Panzo walks toward his seat while a family member hugs him at Batavia High Schoolgraduation at Northern Kentucky University May 30. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Morgan Turner, left, and Andrea Trammell walk into the BataviaHigh School graduation ceremony at Northern Kentucky UniversityMay 30. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Blake Thornton, left, and BrandonTippitt play it cool before BataviaHigh School graduation atNorthern Kentucky UniversityMay 30. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE

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Mackenzie Fisler, left, Katelynn Everhart and Morgan Fisler,right, take the next step in their lives by graduating fromBatavia High School during a ceremony at Northern KentuckyUniversity May 30. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

George Imwalle, left and Zainn Isoncelebrate their Batavia High Schoolgraduation at Northern Kentucky UniversityMay 30. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Doug Alexander, left, Corey Allen and David Arensman, right, get set for Batavia High Schoolgraduation at Northern Kentucky University May 30. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Gabe Supe, left, James Sedgwick and Ciera Ridings clown aroundbefore Batavia High School graduation at Northern KentuckyUniversity May 30. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Hannah Belcher, left, and Kinsey Bell prepare for Batavia High Schoolgraduation at Northern Kentucky University May 30. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE

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Becca White sings the nationalanthem after an introductionfrom Alex White during BataviaHigh School graduation atNorthern Kentucky UniversityMay 30. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE

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Caitlin Knudsen speaks to herfellow graduates during BataviaHigh School graduation atNorthern Kentucky UniversityMay 30. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE

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Jessica Bauer and Everett Bebout prepare to graduate fromBatavia High School during its ceremony at NorthernKentucky University May 30. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY

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NEW RICHMOND — What atrack season it has been forNew Richmond High School.

According to athletic direc-tor Doug Foote, 18 Lionsearned first-team all-leaguehonors, five were named sec-ond-team. They had three dis-trict champions, one regionalchampion, had 32 regionalqualifiers, two state qualifiersand set four school records.

“We just hadanexceptionalyear this season just speakingfor the girls,” coach TerriFlamm said. “We were eighthin the region out of 32 teams. Ithink that is oneof thebest fin-ishes in the history of the(girls’) track program.”

High jump regional cham-pion Hannah Hall will makeher second trip to Columbusfor the state meet in as manyyears after clearing five feet,four inches at the Division IIregional meet June 1 at Day-

ton’s Welcome Stadium.“She has jumped fabulous

all year,” Flamm said. “Shejust improves every year. …She came into regionals notwith the highest jump, but shecleared every jump up to (5feet, 4 inches) and that put herinreallygoodpositionwithnothavingamissup to thatpoint.”

Junior Olivia Behymerwas.13 seconds away from quali-fying for state in two events.She locked up her secondstraight trip to Columbuswitha third-place finish in the 400-meter dash, but just missedout in the 100.

“Her run (400 at regionals)was a personal record and shebroke her own state record,”hesaid. “She isanamazingkid.… I feel like I have no wordsleft to describe her.”

Also at regionals, Glen Es-te’s Jacob Hamilton was 11thin the pole vault. McNicholassenior Maddie Scott finishedthird in the 300-meter hurdlesto advance.

New Richmond capshistoric track season,sends 2 to stateBy Tom [email protected]

New Richmond freshman Olivia Behymer stands next to a statute ofJesse Owens after finishing sixth in the Division II state meet lastseason. Behymer is returning to Columbus in the 400-meter dashthis season after a third-place finish at the regional meet, June 1 atDayton’s Welcome Stadium. PROVIDED

AMELIA — Part of success inbaseball involves making ad-justments and hitting the curveball.

The samecouldbe said in lifeas Amelia High School coachJeffHurt has experienced diffi-cultiesmanyhope to avoid. Cou-rageously, he has faced themhead on.

Asecondboutwithbraincan-cer forced him into surgery inOctober 2012.He has since gonethrough chemotherapy and ra-diation, and has10moremonthsof treatments. A natural left-hander, this latest twist has tak-en use of southpaw delivery inbatting practice.

Still, the head Baron came tothe yard as much as he could.The aroma of the cut grass anddirt on the spikeswere as essen-tial to his well-being as anychemical injected.

He credits a cooperativecoaching staff and some caringplayers for getting him througha season.

“It made it easier duringtreatments to be around theteam,” Hurt said.

Outside of his health issues,Hurt also has had to battle theeconomic reality of “pay toplay” in the West ClermontSchool District. A team thatmight have had four seniors,had just one in Michael See-bohm.

“I lost sixguys lastyearandalot of it was from ‘pay to play,’”Hurt said. “Theycouldn’t affordit or theyhad toget jobs.Thedy-

namics of not being able to ‘payto play’ puts a lot of burden onme for fund-raising.”

Participation fees at Ameliaare $495 per athlete per sport.

In spite of the financial andmedical hardships, Hurt’s crewimproved their record from 10-

Amelia’s Tyler Nicodemus bunts the ball against St. Xavier in the Barons’ season-ending tournament game.AMANDA DAVIDSON/COMMUNITY PRESS

Barons baseballbattles on, off fieldBy Scott [email protected]

Amelia’s Trevor Simon pitchesagainst St. Xavier High Schoolduring the postseason. AMANDA

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Amelia’s T.J. Reed prepares toscoop up the ball in the outfieldagainst St. Xavier at St. XavierHigh School May 14. AMANDA

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A slow start came at theworst possible time for the St.Xavier lacrosse team, which in-cluded junior Joe Arbino ofAmelia.

In the Division I regionalsemifinalsMay29, theBombersfell behind to Greater CatholicLeague rival Moeller 2-0 lessthan a minute into the game.The Crusaders poured it on andtook a 7-0 lead into the half be-fore securing an 11-7 win, clos-ing the book on the Bombers’2013 season.

“We started a little slow ondefense, but we finishedstrong,” coach Nate Sprongsaid. “You know, it was a longseasonand I’mproudof thewaywe finished.”

Sprong’s squad cut the Cru-sader lead to four at 8-4, but al-lowed three unanswered goals

to close out the third period toseal the deal.

The result could’ve beenmuch worse if it wasn’t for theplay of senior goalie BennyRussert. The four-year startermade some crucial saves in thesecond period to keep theBombers within striking dis-tance.

“… He’s been a leader forus,” Sprong said. “He finishedhis career playing a toughgame.”

The loss brings to a close thecareer of Ian King. Maybe themost talented player to comethrough the St. Xavier lacrosseprogram,Kingwill continue hislacrosse career next season atthe University of Michigan.

“Ian’s been a leader and hashelped elevate the whole pro-gram at St. X,” the coach said.“…We’re proud of him.He’s go-ing to do just as well in collegeas he did for St. X.”

King is a two-timeUnderAr-mor All-American and was se-lected to play in the Under Ar-morAll-AmericaLacrosseClas-sic, July 6 at TowsonUniversityin Maryland. He was named to

the boys’ South team and thegame will be televised live onESPNU.

“It’s a real prestigious hon-or,” Sprong told Gannett NewsService. “He’s been the focus ofother teams. With that addedpressurehe’scontinuedtoscoreat thepace that hehasprevious-ly. He has 104 points on the sea-

son (before the Moeller game)so far. He’s the real deal.”

The Bombers finish the sea-son 14-5 and ranked fifth in theOhio Division I and II PowerRankings, according to laxpo-wer.com. Sprong is hoping hisnewoffseasonconditioningpro-gramwill continue to blossom aprogram that’s losing some

very talented players this sea-son.

“We made some growth insomeareasandweneedtofocusand keep working hard,” hesaid. “We’ve started an offsea-son regiment and we are goingtogetbackto it thissummerandbe back and ready to go for nextyear.”

St. X lacrosse finishes season strongSt. Xavier seniorIan King tries toget aroundMoeller’s ConnorNelson duringtheir Division Iregionalsemifinalmatchup May 29at LocklandStadium. Kingscored a goaland notched anassist to give him106 points on theseason, but theBombers lost11-7 to theCrusaders. TOM

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SUMMIT SOCCER STARS SIGN

Five Summit Country Day soccer players from the Division III state championship teamin the fall - including from left seniors Joey Kunkel, Ben Emery, Christian Hay, CaelanHueber and Jake Rawlings - all committed to NCAA Division I programs Summitannounced May 9. “I believe that this is unprecedented among all Cincinnati highschools,” said head coach Barnard Baker. “To have this many players reach theselevels is unbelievable. Hats off to the club coaches from CUP and Ohio Elite, alongwith our college counseling staff, for helping us assist these families with navigatingthrough the recruiting process. We all work together to help our student athletesreach their dreams and goals.” Emery will attend the University of Dayton. Hueberwill attend Adelphi University in New York. Kunkel will attend the University ofLouisville. Rawlings will attend DePaul University in Chicago. Hay will play at theUniversity of Cincinnati. THANKS TO SUMMIT COUNTRY DAY

Ameliabasketball campAmelia basketball coach CraigMazzaro is offering a summerbasketball camp for boys.Camp, which is for boys enteringsecond through eighth grades,is 9:30 a.m. to noon, Tuesday,June 25, at Amelia High School.Cost is $50.For the past 17 years, more than3,000 kids attended thesecamps.Call Craig Mazzaro at 315-4372,947 7463, or e-mail [email protected].

Steve Rassofootball campThe 32nd annual Steve RassoYouth Football Camp for sec-ond- through eighth-graders is9-11:45 a.m., Monday, June10-Friday June 14, at St. XavierHigh School.Camp opens at 8 a.m., Monday,for pre-registered check-in andwalk-up registration. Enter thestadium through the MediaGate.This is not a conditioning orrecreational camp. The aim ofthe St. Xavier football camp isto give players the finest foot-ball instruction possible and aweek full of fun and a steppingstone to becoming a moreconfident football player.Campers will associate withsome of the best young athletesin the area.Early registration is encourage.Fee of $80 for early registrationor of $90 for walk-up regis-tration includes a T-shirt.Pre-registration is available atstxsportscamps.com. Credit cardpayment is available online, butnot for walk-up registration.

Strief football campZach Strief Dream Big Founda-tion is having a football campon the Milford High Schoolathletic fields (Eagle Stadiumand fields on the high school/junior high campus) Saturdayand Sunday, June 8 and 9.Strief, a Super Bowl championand New Orleans Saints teamcaptain, is a Milford High School

graduate.The camp will focus on tech-niques of the game. Coacheswill focus on teaching funda-mentals that all players mustuse to be successful, and teach-ing football in a way that willhelp the player perform at ahigher level.Areas of instruction will includeproper stance, blocking tech-niques, running techniques, ballhandling skills, throwing me-chanics, receiving skills, defeat-ing blocks, proper pursuit,proper tackling, pass coverage,and more.Staff will include current andpast Milford High School playersand coaches. Strief will bepresent both days.Camp is 8 a.m. to noon, bothdays, for seventh and eighthgrades; 8 a.m. to noon, Sat-urday only, for kindergartenthrough third grades; and 8a.m. to noon, Sunday only, forfourth through sixth grades.Cost is $30 for early bird regis-tration, $40 on the day of campfor seventh and eighth grades;$20 early bird, $30 day-of forkindergarten through thirdgrades and fourth through sixthgrades.Each camper receives a T-shirtand wristband.Registration and medical formsare atwww.milfordathletics.org.Both forms must accompanypayment to register.For information, e-mail [email protected].

Soccer UnlimitedThe schedule for the OSYSA/Soccer Unlimited Soccer Campsrun by Jack Hermans and OhioSouth is now available at http://tinyurl.com/cmtr3t5.Included in the schedule arecamps in Hyde Park, CollegeHill, Anderson, Deer Park,Milford, Bethel, SycamoreTownship, Fairfax, Batavia andTerrace Park.For more information, contactOhio South at 576-9555 or JackHermans at 232-7916 or [email protected].

Challenger soccer

Challenger Sports is havingseveral of its British SoccerCamps in the area:Eastgate Soccer, week of June24.NWCC SAYMilford, week of July29.Challenger’s 1,000 touchescoaching syllabus provides aninnovative daily regimen offoot-skills, moves, juggling,tactical practices and dailytournament play.Each camper gets a free campT-shirt, soccer ball, giant soccerposter and personalized skillsperformance evaluation.Any child who signs up online atleast 45 days prior to camp willreceive a genuine British SoccerReplica Jersey.Visit www.challenger sports.com.

Complete PlayerThe Complete Player basketballcamp for players in secondthrough ninth grades is comingto Batavia High School July 8-11,with Northern Kentucky Univer-sity’s all-time high-scorer CraigSanders.Camp includes league andtournament play, summerworkout packet, T-shirt, one-on-one and two-on-two tourneys,hot shot, jersey day, guestspeakers, go for it, buzzerbeater, drills, free throw shoot-out, 10-point game, stations,college-simulated individualworkouts and awards.Camp emphasizes footwork,change of speed, mental tough-ness, quick first step, shootingoff the screen, quick release,instilling hard work, handlingpressure, having fun, finishing,moving without the ball anddefensive work.Camp runs from 9 a.m. to noonfor boys, and 1-4 p.m. for girls.Cost is $95. Take off $10 on eachsibling; all brochures must bemailed together. Teams alsoenjoy $10 off of each player,with a minimum of all fourplayers; all must be mailed intogether.There is a 100-player limit.For more information, call910-1043, or [email protected].

SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS

15 in 2012 to 11-12 after atournament loss to St.Xavier. It was done witha team largely made upof sophomores and ju-niors. Many played asfreshmen out of necessi-ty.

“This yearwith anoth-er year under their belt,they really produced,”Hurt said. “Statistically,the entire team did bet-ter.”

Lone senior Seebohmmade SBAAC first teamwith a team-leading .385average, three homersand 29 runs batted in. At

6-foot-6 and 255 pounds,he’s an imposing pres-ence at the plate and onthe mound.

“Middle-of-the-lineupguy,” Hurt said. “He alsohad quality at-bats andonly struck out ninetimes.”

Seebohm combinedwith juniorTrevorSimonto lead Amelia’s moundefforts. Though theirrecordsmay not have re-flected success, theypitchedmost conferencegames and againsttougher competition.

Next year looksprom-isingwith Simon, infield-er Mike Diana, catchersGary Sunday and TylerNicodemus and 6-foot-6,230-pound T.J. Reed.

“He’s really versatileand still growing,” Hurtsaid of Reed. “I know theMidland guys are work-ing on him because theysee a lot of potential. Of-fensively, he hit someballs that are pretty spe-cial.”

Next year is alsopromising because it isnext year. If all goes ac-cording to plan, Hurt’slatest round of cancertreatments should end intime for tryouts.

Hisapproach is inningby inning and he’s well-schooled in the art of ad-justment.

“We’re going to crawlbefore we walk and walkbefore we run,” Hurtpromised.

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Unions are an integral partof contemporary free society.

Well-organized union workhas given us the 40-hour workweek, the weekend, Labor Day,safety laws and health lawsamong other enhancements.The so-called “right to work”(or SCRTW) is a referendabetween choosing to work in aunionized business or agency,or being stripped of workplacerights that protect people andfurther freedom.

SCRTW law prohibits agree-ments between labor unionsand employers that govern theextent to which an establishedunion can require employees’membership, payment of uniondues, or fees as a condition ofemployment, either before or

after hiring.Under theTaft-HartleyAct of 1947,people arealready able tonot join aunion, but payonly for theservices thatthey use.SCRTW lawpresents an

obvious union freeloader di-lemma as well as a host ofother undesirable ills.

States with SCRTW lawshave a 51-percent higher fatal-ity rate, fewer people withhealth insurance and lowerpensions than non-SCRTWstates. The workplace fatality

rate is 36 percent higher inSCRTW states. SCRTW is un-safe, unfair and hurts acrossAmerica: Six out of 10 of thehighest unemployment ratesare SCRTW states, and annualincomes are $6,437 per house-hold less in SCRTW states.More and more citizens arebecoming aware and assertiveabout the obstacles thatSCRTW presents to wellbeing.

Unions function as acounterweight to multi-nation-al corporate interest in democ-racies. In some countries, theyare more welcome than inothers; for instance, in the late1970s, Iran allowed the cre-ation of unions, but activitieswere restrained and hardlyeffective due to the onset of

theocracy. In free democra-cies, unions are fully wel-comed. The debate aboutunions is being settled by peo-ple that recognize freedom hasto be won again and again byprotecting our rights in ourdemocracy. SCRTW is essen-tially working without rightsfor less.

No means no: the people ofOhio have spoken on this issue,and there is no place for anti-union measures in our statenow or in the future. Replacingour local legislator with anactual democratist representa-tive of peoples’ wellbeing iscritical to protecting ourrights. For unions and theSCRTW law, the friction con-trasts a higher freedom

against lesser hedonism.It’s time to bury those spe-

cial interests and so-calledright-to-work legislators be-neath the full democraticweight of society and constitu-ent mail, and obliterate thesystemic disaster of excep-tions for corporations. In thistime of May, the beginning of aplural victory for civic qualityand freedom by union andnon-union members dependson us all. Contact your press,friends and colleagues to letthem know the decision we asOhioans face before we areSCRTW, and to know that weshould support officials whooppose SCRTW.

Steve Myers is a resident ofMiami Township.

Unions are integral part of modern free society

SteveMyersCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

The beautiful weather thatsummer brings inspires peopleto make the most of the out-doors. We are reminded toconsider safety when enjoyingour favorite activities becauseJune is National SafetyMonth.Fall prevention is more rele-vant during summer than onemight think. Working in thegarden, taking walks in thepark and playing with grand-children are few of many excit-ing activities older adults liketo take part in. However, some-times these activities areavoided because of concernsabout falling. The good news is:Most falls are preventable andyou can enjoy summer withoutthe worry of falling.

Visiting your eye doctor forregular check-ups keeps your

prescriptioncurrent tomaximize yourvision. Requestan eyeglasscleaning clothto help keepyour lensesfree of smudg-es. Take timewith your phar-macist to goover inter-

actions and side effects ofmedications you take includingsupplements or over-the-counter (OTC) medications.Some cause dizziness or drow-siness that would increase yourrisk for falling. Your pharma-cist can make recommenda-tions to help prevent thesenegative side effects.

Engaging in physical activ-ity has been proven to improveleg strength, balance and coor-dination. Tai Chi programs,walking and basic strengthexercises are excellent ways toaccomplish this. Please talkwith your physician to makesure you’re healthy before youbegin a program. Wearingsensible shoes and clothing isan important part of exerciseand daily activities. Say “no” tounsupportive flip-flops andsandals. Make sure you wearcomfortable sneakers with asupportive ankle. Wearing theright length of pants and skirtscan help prevent tripping overthe extra fabric as well.

Not only is it important tokeep your home free of haz-ards such as cords and clutter,

it’s just as important to keepyour yard free of hazards.Inspect your sidewalks anddriveway for cracks and un-even surfaces. Contact a con-tractor if you notice significantproblems so they can be re-solved. Watch out for that dark,bulky hose in the garden. Con-sider switching to soaker hoseson a timer system. Soaker hos-es stay in the flower beds andyou can set the timer to wateras often as you’d like. A brightcolored hose and hose reel canalso help you see it better inthe grass and wind it up afteryou’re finished to avoid trip-ping over it. Solar lights to lineyour sidewalks and drivewaywill help vision as dusk settlesin each day. You can purchasethese items at your local hard-

ware store.Don’t hesitate to request

information about a park orevent you may attend. Askquestions such as: “Is thereclose parking? Are there handrails? Are the sidewalks andparking lots smooth and even?Is it handicap accessible?” Itwould be unfortunate to missout on activities simply be-cause you thought they wereunsafe when actually, werevery accommodating.

Don’t forget, most falls arepreventable. You can enjoyevery season safely and worry-free as long as you take theproper precautions.

Savannah Coleman is the seniorsafety project coordinator with theClermont County General Health

District.

Prevent falls during National Safety Month

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Last week’s question“Doyou thinkCongress should

approve the bill that would allowthe nation’s 11 million unautho-rized immigrants to apply for U.S.citizenship, while also providingsignificant new investments inborder security?Why orwhy not?

“NO!!! And, that is a bogusnumber, the actual number isabout three times that large. UScitizens first! Illegal aliens later,much later!”

J.G.

“Before I even consider thequestion,Ihavetowonder ...howon earth did 11 million illegalsget into this country? ELEVENMILLION?

“If the government has donesuch a poor job of securing ourborders one has to wonder howthey will implement ANY lawsto correct this.

“My true opinion is that weshould deport every one of themand allow them to apply for ad-mission to this country like theyshould have done in the firstplace. But since that will neverhappen, I guess the next bestthing is to allow them to applyand then weed out the criminalsand send those people back towhere they came from, no ex-cuses.

“What’s sad is that immi-grants are the backbone of thiscountry. Every one of us wereimmigrants,whether thisgener-ation or somewhere long ago.However, my ancestors appliedand waited their turn, and soshould everyone else.

“This open door policy has

put this country in grave dan-ger.”

J.K.

“Absolutely not! To rewardcriminals by waiving punish-ment and granting them amnes-ty is totally wrong.

“It’s especially unfair to themany people who have followedthe rules and have applied forand are waiting for citizenship.The citizenship process shouldstrengthen the U.S. by allowingqualified and desirable immi-grants citizenship and not re-ward illegal aliens who brokethe lawbysneaking intoandhid-ing in the country.

“The first step of any immi-gration policy should be to se-cure the borders.”

P.C.

“Nope. Illegal (not the politi-cally correct word “unautho-rized”)means just that ... illegal.

“Those who break the lawshould be punished like anyoneelse.Theyshouldbe forced togoback home, but could be offeredthe opportunity to come back ina legal manner later.

“Border security should be apriority. Not only do many of

these folksbecomeadrain on le-gal taxpayers in the formof freemedical, welfare and Social Se-curity payments, but many ofthem will enter the U.S. just tohave their babies here so thatthey can collect funds fromhighly taxed Americans.

“I knowfora fact thatmydis-abled veteran son gets aboutone-third of what these peoplecan receive just for giving birthwithin our borders. Even legalvisitors can get this money sim-ply forhaving their babieswhilethey are here.

“Giveaways to non-citizensneed to stop. We can no longerafford to pay out this kind ofmoney when our injured sol-diersaresufferingandlegalciti-zens are struggling to put foodon their tables.”

C.H.

“This nation is populated al-most exclusively by immi-grants. In the short run, weshould address the problem ef-fectively, and the proposed leg-islation sounds like a step in theright direction.

“But in the long run, theUnit-ed Statesmust learnmore aboutassisting the economies of na-tionswhichare thesourceofdis-proportionate numbers of immi-grants, and we must work hard-er to overcome the forceswithinour borders and beyond whichopposepopulationeducationandcontrol.

“Otherwise this is a rear-guardactionwithnohopeofsuc-cess.”

N.F.

“No, I don’t think Congressshould allow 11 million ILLE-GAL ALIENS to apply for citi-zenship.

“Mywife isan immigrantandthis “amnesty” is a slap in thefacetoherandanyoneelsethat’sgone through the legal immigra-tion process.”

J.S.K.

“If the Republicans fall forthis they will never occupy theWhite House again.

“Obama’s vision of the U.S.becoming a western Europeansocialist state will become a re-ality. The Democrats look uponour friends from south of theborder as 11 million Democratvoteswithabsolutelynoconcernfor the impact on medical andsocial services here in the U.S.

“Furthermore, the borderwill neverbe secured.TheDem-ocrats do not want a secure bor-der; theywouldbehappywithanopen border.

“TheRepublicansdonothavethe will to do the hard work re-quired to properly secure theborder.

“I have no problem with apathway to LEGAL RESIDEN-CY, but citizenship for peoplewho obviously don’t respect ourlaws should not be available. Af-ter 20 years of legal residency,paying taxes and following ourlaws, they could then apply forcitizenship.”

D.J.H.

“We should always welcomeimmigrants; it’s one of the un-written principles we werefounded upon that people come

here from other lands.“All of us come from some-

where else unless we’re NativeAmerican. Borders only need tobe watched more closely be-cause of Mexican drug cartelsinfiltrating.

TRog

“I don’t like the idea of ourgovernment considering citi-zenship applications filed by ap-plicantswhoarealreadyhere, il-legally – especially 11million ofthem!”

R.V.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 6Art ExhibitsBikes in Bloom, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.,City of Milford, Unused bicycles,tricycles, Big Wheels - anythingnon-motorized with wheels andpedals are decorated with plantsand flowers for display through-out the Milford, Miami Town-ship and Terrace Park areas.Locations at website. Programswith locations, People’s ChoiceAward ballot and informationare available at local businesseslisted on website. Presented byGreater Milford Events & ArtsCouncil. 831-4192; www.gmea-c.org.Milford.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30p.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, 2010 Wolfangel Road,$5. Through Sept. 30. 379-4900.Anderson Township.Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Trinity United Methodist ChurchMilford, 5767 Wolfpen-PleasantHill Road, Fusion of jazz dance,resistance training, Pilates, yogaand kickboxing. $38 per month.Presented by Jazzercise Milford.476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.SilverSneakers, 9-10 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.947-7344. Union Township.SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch,12:30-1:15 p.m., Miami TownshipCivic Center, 6101Meijer Drive,Series of seated and standingyoga poses. Chair supportoffered to safely perform varietyof postures designed to increaseflexibility, balance and range ofmovement. For seniors. Present-ed by SilverSneakers. 478-6783.Miami Township.

RecreationJeep and Truck Night, 6-9 p.m.,Quaker Steak & Lube, 590Chamber Drive, Parking lot. Fortrucks, Jeeps or off-road vehi-cles. Free. 831-5823; www.qua-kersteakandlube.com.Milford.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7Art ExhibitsBikes in Bloom, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.,City of Milford, 831-4192;www.gmeac.org.Milford.

Dining EventsFish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562, 1596Ohio 131, Fish sandwiches,chicken fingers or six-pieceshrimp dinner. Includes coleslawand French fries. Carryoutavailable. $5.50 and up. Present-ed by Ladies Auxiliary DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562.Through Dec. 27. 575-2102.Milford.TGI Friday Night Grill-Outs,6-11 p.m., American Legion Post450, 450 Victor Stier Drive, Food,music and entertainment.Burgers, brats, metts, hot dogs,side dishes and cash bar. Pricevaries. Split-the-pot available.831-9876; www.post450.com.Milford.Friday Night Grillouts, 5-8p.m., Lake Isabella, 10174 Love-land-Madeira Road, Ben Alexan-der. Items available a la carte.Presented by Hamilton CountyPark District. 521-7275, ext. 285;www.greatparks.org. SymmesTownship.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 9:30-10:30a.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. AndersonTownship.Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Trinity United Methodist ChurchMilford, $38 per month. 476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.Chair Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Yogawith Sharon Studio 1, 267Mount Holly Road, Yoga thatbegins and ends in chair. Stand-ing poses when applicable.Focus on core strength, flexibil-ity, breathing and relaxation. $6drop-in or $50 for 10 classes.Presented by Yoga with Sharon.237-4574. Amelia.SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch,9-10 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. 478-6783. Union Town-ship.

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Murder Mystery Dinner:Crime and Pun-ishment, 7p.m., American Legion Post 318,6660 Clough Road, Includesmulti-course meal. Adult bever-ages available. $60, $45 withmention of this listing. 888-643-2583; www.grimprov.com/Cincinnati. Anderson Township.

Support GroupsAlzheimer’s Support Group,1:30-2:30 p.m., New EnglandClub, 8135 Beechmont Ave.,Caregivers learn techniques torespond to challenging behav-iors such as aggression, ag-itation, repetition and more.Free. Presented by Superior CarePlus. Through Nov. 1. 231-1060;www.superiorcareplus.com.Anderson Township.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8Antiques ShowsAntiques and Artists on theOhio, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Band-stand, Western Ave. andSusannaWay, Saturday featurescrafts and artists on villagebandstand greens. Sundayfeatures antique dealers onbandstand green. Free. Present-ed by Historic New Richmond.543-9149. New Richmond.

Art ExhibitsBikes in Bloom, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.,City of Milford, 831-4192;www.gmeac.org.Milford.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 9:30-10:30a.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. AndersonTownship.Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Trinity United Methodist ChurchMilford, $38 per month. 476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.Mat Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Yogawith Sharon Studio 1, 267Mount Holly Road, Focus oncore strength, flexibility, breath-ing and relaxation. $6 drop-in or10 classes for $50. Presented byYoga with Sharon. 237-4574.Amelia.Spinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 8:30-9:30 a.m., MiamiAthletic Club &Wellness Center,930 Lila Ave., Spinning Studio.Keiser M3 indoor bike withmagnetic resistance. Ages 18and up. $10. Registration recom-mended. 831-0006; www.mia-miathleticclub.org.Milford.X-Fit Classes, 10-11 a.m., MiamiAthletic Club &Wellness Center,930 Lila Ave., Join certifiedtrainers for Group X-Fit class toimprove your conditioning andstrength. Ages 18 and up. $10.Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org.Milford.

Health / WellnessWeekend Day of Quiet, 10a.m., Grailville Retreat andProgram Center, 932 O’Bannon-ville Road, House of Joy. Pro-vides time and space to immerseyourself in quiet reflection andprayer to refocus on personalgoals and to reconnect withwhat brings you joy in your life.$110, includes meals and singleoccupancy. Reservations re-quired. 683-2340; bit.ly/SqlAgy.Loveland.

Home & GardenDo-It-Yourself Workshop:Bath Safety, 10-11:30 a.m., The

Home Depot-Beechmont, 520Ohio Pike, Understand featuresand benefits of individualbathroom safety items and learnto install safety grab bar on tileand drywall surface. Free. 688-1654. Beechmont.

PetsPet Adoptions, 1-4 p.m., Pep-permint Pig, 8255 BeechmontAve., Cats and dogs available foradoption. 474-0005; www.pep-permintpig.org. AndersonTownship.

Religious - CommunityIce Cream Social, 3-7 p.m.,Bethel Murdoch PresbyterianChurch, 9602 Murdock GoshenRoad, Serving food and home-made ice cream. $7 meal or a lacarte. Music by Little MiamiSelect Women’s Chorale 4:30-5:30 p.m. 583-9676;www.thebmpc.org. Loveland.

ShoppingTackle Trade Days, 8 a.m.-6p.m., Lake Isabella, 10174 Love-land-Madeira Road, Sell or tradenew and used fishing equip-ment. Free, vehicle permitrequired. Presented by HamiltonCounty Park District. 791-1663;www.greatparks.org. SymmesTownship.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9Antiques ShowsAntiques and Artists on theOhio, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., The Band-stand, Free. 543-9149. NewRichmond.


RecreationCar Cruise In, 4-8 p.m., QuakerSteak & Lube, 590 ChamberDrive, For old, restored, highperformance or car with a story.Free. Through Oct. 13. 831-5823;www.quakersteakandlube.com.Milford.

MONDAY, JUNE 10Art ExhibitsBikes in Bloom, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.,City of Milford, 831-4192;www.gmeac.org.Milford.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30p.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. AndersonTownship.Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Trinity United Methodist ChurchMilford, $38 per month. 476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.Zumbawith KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, 135N. Union St., Zumba fitness andZumba Gold classes. $5. Present-ed by Kimberley “KC” Coniglio.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.SilverSneakers, 9:15-10 a.m.,

Union Township Civic Center,Call for pricing. 947-7344. UnionTownship.Chair Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Leg-endary Community Center, 3601West Legendary Run, Increaseyour strength and flexibilitywhile sitting in a chair or stand-ing and using chair for balance.Learn breathing techniques topromote well-being and calm-ness and to maximize yourbody’s potential. $7.50 or $40for six classes. Presented bySharon Strickland. 237-4574;[email protected] Township.HathaMat Yoga, 6-7:10 p.m.,Legendary Community Center,3601West Legendary Run,Designed to help increase yourstrength, flexibility and well-being. Each class includesbreathing practices, stretching,strength training and relaxation.Bring mat. $7.50 or $40 for sixclasses. Presented by SharonStrickland. 237-4574; [email protected]. PierceTownship.

RecreationStreet Customs Night CruiseIn, 6-9 p.m., Quaker Steak &Lube, 590 Chamber Drive,Parking lot. For imports, customvehicles, rat rods, cruisers, highperformance, Corvettes orMustangs. 831-5823; www.qua-kersteakandlube.com.Milford.

Summer Camps - ArtsChildren’s Art EnrichmentCamp, 8:30-11 a.m. Dailythrough June 14., 12:30-3 p.m.Daily through June 14., VillageArt House, 120 N. Market St., Artactivities, including supplies.Ages 3-8. $80 per parson. Regis-tration required. 732-2177;www.villagearthouse.com.Batavia.

Summer Camps -Religious/VBSKingdom Rock Bible DayCamp, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.,Withamsville Church of Christ,846 Ohio Pike, Children learnabout God’s love and power.Through eyes of Queen Esther,learn how God helps us “StandStrong.” For children ages 5(before Oct. 1) through grade 6.Monday-Friday. Free. Regis-tration required. 752-9819;www.wcoc-ohio.org.Withams-ville.

TUESDAY, JUNE 11Art ExhibitsBikes in Bloom, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.,City of Milford, 831-4192;www.gmeac.org.Milford.

Farmers MarketLoveland Farmers Market, 3-7p.m., Loveland Station, W.Loveland Avenue, E. Broadwayand Second streets, Parking lot.Featuring 32 vendors fromTri-state area offering vegeta-bles, fruits, meat, eggs, bread,pizza, pastries, cookies, syrup,

lavender products, soaps, lo-tions, gourmet popsicles, gelato,herbs, alpaca products, hum-mus, honey, coffee, olive oil andcheese. Free. Presented byLoveland Farmers Market.Through Oct. 29. 683-0150;www.lovelandfm.com. Love-land.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12Art & Craft ClassesKnitting, Crochet and Needle-craft Class, 7-8:30 p.m., MilfordHeights Church of Christ, 1646Ohio 28, Basic handwork tech-niques and fresh ideas in knit-ting, crochet and other handi-crafts along with short devo-tional time. Free. 575-1874.Milford.


Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30p.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. AndersonTownship.Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Trinity United Methodist ChurchMilford, $38 per month. 476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.Zumbawith KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, $5.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.

Health / WellnessAre You Overwhelmed fromCaring for a Loved OnewithAlzheimers, 6:30 p.m., NewEngland Club, 8135 BeechmontAve., Upper Lounge. With Dr.Verna Carson, nationally ac-claimed speaker and developerof “Becoming an Alzheimer’sWhisper.” Learn how to respondto challenging behaviors such asaggression, agitation, bathing,repetition and more. Presentedby Superior Care Plus. 231-1060;www.superiorcareplus.com.Anderson Township.

Music - AcousticKevin Fox, 7-10 p.m., MamaVita’s, 6405 Branch Hill GuineaPike, Free. 324-7643. Loveland.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13Art ExhibitsBikes in Bloom, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.,City of Milford, 831-4192;www.gmeac.org.Milford.

Drink TastingsPairedWine Tasting, 6-9 p.m.,Winedog Fine Wines & Fine Art,451A Ohio Pike, Six wines servedwith gourmet appetizers thatpair well with each. Music andartwork on display in gallery.$19.75. Reservations required.Through June 27. 888-288-0668;www.winedog.com. AndersonTownship.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30p.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. AndersonTownship.Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Trinity United Methodist ChurchMilford, $38 per month. 476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.SilverSneakers, 9-10 a.m.,Union Township Civic Center,Call for pricing. 947-7344. UnionTownship.SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch,12:30-1:15 p.m., Miami TownshipCivic Center, 478-6783.MiamiTownship.

RecreationJeep and Truck Night, 6-9 p.m.,Quaker Steak & Lube, Free.831-5823; www.quakerstea-kandlube.com.Milford.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14Art ExhibitsBikes in Bloom, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.,City of Milford, 831-4192;www.gmeac.org.Milford.

Dining EventsFish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562, $5.50and up. 575-2102.Milford.TGI Friday Night Grill-Outs,6-11 p.m., American Legion Post450, Price varies. Split-the-potavailable. 831-9876;www.post450.com.Milford.Friday Night Grillouts, 5-8 p.m.Brad Martin., Lake Isabella,521-7275, ext. 285; www.great-parks.org. Symmes Township.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 9:30-10:30a.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. Anderson

Township.Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Trinity United Methodist ChurchMilford, $38 per month. 476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.Chair Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Yogawith Sharon Studio 1, $6 drop-inor $50 for 10 classes. 237-4574.Amelia.SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch,9-10 a.m., Union Township CivicCenter, Call for pricing. 478-6783. Union Township.

On Stage - TheaterMurder Mystery Dinner:Crime and Pun-ishment, 7p.m., American Legion Post 318,$60, $45 with mention of thislisting. 888-643-2583;www.grimprov.com/Cincinnati.Anderson Township.

ShoppingRummage for Raptors Side-walk Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., WildAbout Birds, 1133 Main St., Saleof donated, gently used birdfeeders, bird houses, etc. Raffletickets sold for bird feeder andother items. Benefits RAPTORInc. Free. Through June 16.248-2044; www.birdchat.com.Milford.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15Art ExhibitsBikes in Bloom, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.,City of Milford, 831-4192;www.gmeac.org.Milford.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 9:30-10:30a.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. AndersonTownship.Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Trinity United Methodist ChurchMilford, $38 per month. 476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.Mat Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Yogawith Sharon Studio 1, $6 drop-inor 10 classes for $50. 237-4574.Amelia.Spinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 8:30-9:30 a.m., MiamiAthletic Club &Wellness Center,$10. Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org.Milford.X-Fit Classes, 10-11 a.m., MiamiAthletic Club &Wellness Center,$10. Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org.Milford.

NaturePresentation of Birds of Preyby RAPTOR, Inc. Volunteers,11 a.m.-1 p.m., Wild About Birds,1133 Main St., Volunteers withlive birds of prey to educatepublic about importance ofbirds to our environment. Free.248-2044; www.birdchat.com.Milford.

PetsPet Adoptions, 1-4 p.m., Pep-permint Pig, 474-0005;www.peppermintpig.org.Anderson Township.

ShoppingRummage for Raptors Side-walk Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., WildAbout Birds, Free. 248-2044;www.birdchat.com.Milford.

SUNDAY, JUNE 16Art ExhibitsBikes in Bloom, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.,City of Milford, 831-4192;www.gmeac.org.Milford.

Historic SitesMiller-Leuser Log House, 1-4p.m., Miller-Leuser Log House,6550 Clough Pike, Tour of 1796historic log house furnishedwith 18th and 19th centuryantiques, the barn, outhouseand corn crib. The oldest logcabin in Hamilton County re-maining on its original site.Members of the HistoricalSociety will be on hand to showyou around and answer anyquestions. Appointments avail-able. Closed November-May.Free. Presented by AndersonTownship Historical Society.Through Oct. 20. 231-2114;andersontownshiphistoricalso-ciety.org. Anderson Township.

RecreationTennis Classes, 4-5 p.m. Weeklythrough July 21., Mercy Health-Plex Anderson, 7495 State Road,Eye-hand coordination, racquetskills, basic strokes and scoring.Indoors. Bring racquet. Also,Tennis for Intermediates. Ages18 and up. $69. Registrationrequired. Presented by Commu-niversity at UC. 556-6932;www.uc.edu/ce/commu. An-derson Township.

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Historic New Richmond hosts Antiques and Artists on the Ohio 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday,June 8, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at The Bandstand, Western Avenue and SusannaWay. Saturday features crafts and artists. Sunday features antique dealers. For moreinformation, call 543-9149. PROVIDED.

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We’ve seen it foryears, companies call andoffer to come to yourhome and clean yourcarpets for a great price.

But what you receiveis not what you thoughtyou were getting. So,before you sign up, thereare several questions youneed to ask.

Maureen Cleary ofSpringfield Townshipreceived a call to cleanher carpets from a firmshe had used in the past,but which is now undernew ownership. Sheagreed to have themclean, but they didn’tshow up for the appoint-ment. They didn’t showup until several dayslater.

“They just called whenthey were in the drive-way and said, ‘We’re hereto clean the carpets.’ Isaid. ‘It’s Sunday.’ But Ihad enough time to havethem clean the carpet. Ithought I’d rather get itclean than have to re-schedule,” Cleary said.

It cost her $93 for thecleaning, which she paidby check. But, the nextmorning Cleary foundproblems. “The spotswhere the carpet is not

dry, thereare largebrownspots invariousplaces allaround thecarpet,”she said.

Clearycalled thecompany; a

technician came out andtried, unsuccessfully, toclean the spots by hand.Cleary said he then toldher, “Don’t worry, it’s nota problem.We can getthis out. I’ll be back onWednesday with the ma-chine and I’ll have it tak-en care of. Don’t worryabout it; it’s going to comeout.”

Unfortunately, Clearysaid no one came back toget out the stains. Shecalled the company againand asked them to sendover the same people whohad successfully cleanedthe carpets in the past.But, she says, she got noresponse to that requesteither.

“They certainly didn’tclean the carpet. It’sworse than it ever was. Inever had stains like thison the carpet. There were

no stains, period ...They’re not taking care ofthis. They’re not answer-ing the phone. They’renot communicating.They’re taking no respon-sibility whatsoever,”Cleary said.

So I contacted thecarpet cleaning companyand, eventually, a tech-nician came back andre-cleaned the carpets.But Cleary said whilethey look better, somespots remain and shewants her money back. Itold the company and itsnow agreed to refund hermoney and replace pad-ding so the spots dis-appear.

To protect yourselfwhen hiring a company todo work around yourhome, first get a copy ofthe firm’s liability insur-ance policy. Do that be-fore you hire them be-cause trying to get itlater, after there’s a prob-lem, can be difficult.Remember, you need tohave that policy so youcan file a claim if thecompany damages yourproperty.

In addition, when hir-

ing a carpet cleaningcompany ask if it is pro-viding its own high volt-age electricity, or justplugging into your housecurrent. It should provideits own power in order to

dry your carpets properlyso such spot don’t appear.

Finally, pay with acredit card so you candispute the charge ifthere’s a problem.

Howard Ain answers consum-er complaints weekdays onWKRC-TV Local 12. Write tohim at 12 WKRC-TV, 1906Highland Ave., Cincinnati45219.

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HowardAinHEY HOWARD!

Thanks to all of youwho stopped to chatwhile I was cooking upfun food with my friendand Price Hill Kroger

executivechef DebGouldingat theTaste ofCincinnati.This was anew venuefor Taste.We were inthe P&Gpavilionsurround-

ed by upscale restau-rants offering amazingfood. Our demo featurednatural foods, includingDeb’s gazpacho withbasil crème fraiche andmy tabouleh. The stu-dents from our variousculinary schools helpedprepped our food for 150servings, and they did awonderful job, choppingand mincing ingredientsto perfection.

My family’stabouleh

This is the time ofyear I pick wild grapeleaves for scooping uptabouleh. You also canuse leaf lettuce. This is a“go to taste” recipe, won-derful as a main or side

dish, or stuffed into pitafor a sandwich. I keeptweaking the recipe andhere’s my latest. Tabou-leh uses bulghur crackedwheat (great for lower-ing cholesterol and agood source of fiber).Every family has theirown version. (Check outmy blog for the taboulehvideo).

1 cup bulghur crackedwheat, No. 2 grind

5medium tomatoes,chopped fine, skin left on

1bunch green onions, slicedthin, white and greenparts

1 bunch parsley, choppedfine

1 small bunch radishes,chopped fine (optional)

1 large English cucumber,chopped fine, skin left on

1bell pepper, chopped fineCumin to taste, start with 1teaspoon

Handful choppedmint andbasil (optional)

Salt and pepperOlive, corn or safflower oilto taste (start with 4tablespoons)

Lemon juice to taste

Place wheat in bowland rinse under coolwater three times. (Whythree times? Because mymom said so!). Leaveabout a 1⁄4 inch of water

after the third rinse ontop of the wheat to softenit. Let sit for 15-20 min-utes, until water is ab-sorbed and wheat is ten-der. Squeeze to drain anyremaining liquid out.Meanwhile, mix vegeta-bles: Add all vegetablesin large bowl, mixinggently. Add cumin, mint,basil and salt and pepper.Add wheat, and mix well.Add oil, a little at a time,and mix. Taste for sea-sonings. Add lemon juiceto taste.

Tip from Rita’sKitchen

Be sure and buycracked wheat that alsosays “bulghur” on thelabel so that it reconsti-tutes in cool water easily.Jungle Jim’s sells severalgrinds. I like the No. 2grind.

Deb Goulding’sgazpacho with basilcrème fraiche

Deb’s recipe is on myblog at Cincinnati.Com/blogs.

Mashed potatocakes with garlic

Boiling potatoes intheir skins helps preventsogginess. The egg holds

potato mixture together.

1pound Yukon goldpotatoes, unpeeled

3 tablespoons butter,softened plus extra forfrying

1 teaspoonminced garlic orto taste (optional)

Palmful chopped parsley(optional)

Salt and pepper1 large egg, lightly beatenOil, about 1 tablespoon

Cover potatoes withcold water and cook untiltender. Drain and cooljust until they can behandled and peeled.While still warm, mashand stir in butter, garlic,parsley, salt and pepper.Then add egg, combiningwell. Form 1⁄2 cupfuls intofour four-inch cakes. (Ifyou want to chill for 30minutes or so before orafter forming patties,that is OK.). Add 3 table-spoons butter and oil toskillet over medium-lowheat. After butter quitsfoaming, add cakes andcook about 5 minutes oneach side, or until golden,adding more butter ifnecessary.

South-of-the-bordercinnamon sugarsprinkle

For the reader whohad pine nut sugar cook-ies in Santa Fe, toppedwith a sugar, cinnamonand cocoa mixture. “Ican’t forget the hauntingflavor of the topping andwant to make some cook-ies,” she said.

Mix together

1 cup granulated sugar1 generous tablespoon ofcinnamon

1 tablespoon cocoa powder

Can you help?Carlos’ Restaurant’s

chicken. Francine L.wants to make her hus-

band a special birthdaydinner, like the chickendish from Carlos’ restau-rant in Florence, nowclosed. He loved it somuch that when they satdown, the waitress wouldautomatically ask if hewanted Carlos chicken.“His heart is broken nowthat it’s closed.”

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is anherbalist, educator and au-thor. Find her blog online atCincinnati.Com/blogs. Emailher at [email protected] with “Rita’skitchen” in the subject line.Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.

Rita shares Taste of Cincinnati recipes

RitaHeikenfeldRITA’S KITCHEN

Rita’s family tabouleh recipe is chock full of freshvegetables. THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD.

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AMELIAArrests/citationsWilliam Ryan, 43, 45 Bethel ParkDrive, drug possession, May 15.Nicholas Stock, 19, 2778 GalliaDrive, drug paraphernalia, May15.Paulina Asencion-Olarte, 29, 68Amelia Olive Branch, domesticviolence, May 19.Jacqueline L. Sexton, 48, 4261Tranquility, drug possession,open container, driving underinfluence, obeying traffic light,May 19.

Incidents/investigationsDomestic violenceAt Red Bud Circle, May 15.At Amelia Olive Branch, May 19.Drug paraphernaliaItems found in vehicle duringtraffic stop at area of Lori Laneat West Main Street, May 15.TheftMoney taken; $500 at 11 S. KlineSt., May 19.

BATAVIAArrests/citationsScott A. Terwilliger, 37, 41Mal-lard Drive, open container, May9.Shawn D. Heindel, 42, 261 SetonCourt, open container, May 11.Matthew K. Ogletree, 31, 370Broadway, open container, May15.Pamela R. McClure, 29, 5016 Ohio276, warrant, May 15.Alexandra N. Gnash, 29, 2444Rainbow Court, under theinfluence, May 15.Traci Clepper, 24, 45 N. 5th St.,warrant, May 16.Stevi M. Breitfeld, 26, 2055 FawnLane, warrant, May 17.Dennis C. Rose, 22, 159 N. 3rd St.,obstructing official business,May 19.Ryan P. Hall, 36, 1216 ParkwatchCourt, driving under suspension,May 20.

Incidents/investigationsCriminal trespassTrespassing on property at 150Broadway, May 12.

NEW RICHMONDArrests/citationsChristopher A. Baker, 20, 1224Maryland St., warrant, May 9.Jacob H. Kools, 24, 600WillowSt., warrant, May 11.Laura A. Couch, 27, 706 Front St.,warrant, May 11.Beverley N. Hood, 31, 236 FrontSt. No. 1, warrant, May 12.Ashley N. Radenheimer, 22, 153Sophia St., warrant, May 14.

Incidents/investigationsBurglaryAttempt made to enter residenceat 1070 Bethel New RichmondRoad, May 9.Criminal damageLicense plate painted at 1020Market St., May 14.

PIERCE TOWNSHIPArrests/citationsAndrew J. Branam, 40, 911 Ever-sole, criminal trespass, druginstrument, May 12.Christopher Wellman, 26, 1842Rolling Hills, failure to complywith officer, May 13.Kayla R. Richeson, 26, 348 St.Andrews No. B, warrant, May12.Robert C. Houser, 56, 368 St.Andrews No. D, domestic vio-lence, May 16.Juvenile, 15, domestic violence,May 16.Edna L. Presley, 38, 8432 HolidayHills Drive, child endangering,May 17.Donald C. Vogelgesang, 30, 6220Vineyard Trace, warrant, May 16.Angie Bailey, 37, 6220 VineyardTrace, warrant, May 16.Heather R. Fields, 26, 6220 Vine-yard Trace, warrant, May 16.

Incidents/investigationsAggravated arson, burglary,theft, vandalismHome and 2002 Cadillac set onfire; $341,000 loss at 845 Castle-bay, May 15.AssaultFemale was assaulted at 965 E.Legendary Run, May 17.Breaking and enteringGuitar, laptop computer, etc.taken from storage units atCircle Storage, $2,600 at 1833Ohio Pike, May 13.Child endangeringFour very young children leftunattended in vehicle at Wal-mart at Ohio Pike, May 17.Domestic violenceAt St. Andrews Drive, May 16.At Stillmeadow Drive, May 16.Felonious assault

Male was stabbed at 2100 Link-side Drive No. 6, May 14.FraudReported at Willers Construction;$6,500 loss at Jenny Lind, May17.Misuse of credit cardMale stated card used with noauthorization at 344 St. An-drews No. A, May 13.Male stated card used with noauthorization at 1601W. Con-cord, May 16.TheftText book andmoney taken fromvehicles; $1,760 at 3818 Red FoxDrive, May 13.Handgun taken; $600 at 3591Lewis Road, May 15.GPS units, etc. taken from vehi-cles at 3624 Legend Oak, May15.1998 Honda taken; $3,500 at 1137High Oak, March 15.Bike taken at 3822 Bennett, May17.

UNION TOWNSHIPArrests/citationsDustin L. Mills, 19, 3877 OldSavannah, no drivers license,May 16.Charles T. Wehby Jr., 68, 1432Young Road, driving undersuspension, May 16.Steven J. Clifton, 26, 958 DentonLane, warrant, May 16.John Green, 37, 18893 EvansRoad, driving under suspension,May 16.John Chapman, 64, 4023 Vinings,violation of protection order,May 16.Jessica H. Revelee, 24, 430 DaytonSt., marijuana possession, druginstruments, May 16.Matthew S. Maher, 36, 3939Wilma Court, warrant, May 16.Brandi N. Zimmerer, 22, 511MainSt., disorderly conduct, May 17.Lisa M. Bowman, 31, 511Main St.,disorderly conduct, May 17.Mark R. Hibbard, 57, 4568 EnglishCreek, liquor consumption invehicle, May 17.Justin Theaderman, 29, 655Chateau, warrant, May 17.Christina M. Hairfield, 37, 426Findlay St., warrant, May 17.NathanMeyers, 18, 1189 Ohio 74,warrant, May 17.Justin K. Stowell, 34, 2429 OakCorner, driving under influence,May 18.Reinhold E. Neulist, 52, 910Shayler, warrant, May 18.Jessica A. Sheets, 33, 70 Glendale-Milford, criminal simulation,May 18.Juvenile, 16, theft, underageconsumption, May 18.Juvenile, 15, underage consump-tion, May 18.Juvenile, 12, underage consump-tion, May 18.Richard A. Myers, 21, 112 BaylieDrive, resisting arrest, disorderlyconduct, May 19.Coleton C. Begley, 21, 4702Beechwood No. 304N, carryingconcealed weapons, disorderlyconduct, resisting arrest, May 19.Faith A. Feck, 41, 4704 Beech-wood No. 303W, disorderlyconduct, May 19.Keri A. Fuhrman, 39, 619 FiurthSt., warrant, May 19.Gordon S. Obrien, 41, 4056Mount Carmel Tobasco, war-rant, May 19.Kristina L. Scholl, 32, 6944 Go-shen Road, warrant, May 19.Dakota D. Eads, 19, 526 Old Ohio74, warrant, May 20.Michael D. Ferguson, 32, 1322Baldwin, warrant, May 20.Robert Culver, 31, 526 Old Ohio74, warrant, May 21.BrandonM. Traylor, 24, 7642Bolender, warrant, May 21.Christopher Rump, 39, 5084 Ohio222, drug abuse, drug pos-session, falsification, domesticviolence, obstructing officialbusiness, May 21.DarrenWest, 21, 6083 SalemRoad, driving under influence,drug paraphernalia, May 21.Tina G. Anderson, 47, 4714Buckskin Trail, drug instruments,May 21.Regina Braden, 24, 15753 Hill-crest, wrongful entrustment,May 21.Katie A. Flowers, 31, 3703 HermesDrive, warrant, May 21.Sandra D. Morris, 66, 4328 LongLake No. 4109, driving in vio-lation of restrictions, May 22.Juvenile, 12, arson, May 22.Kenneth R. Tarvin, 31, 13704 NewHarmony Salem Road, warrant,May 22.Courtney N. Fowler, 24, 1917Maple Grove, drug instruments,May 22.Kevin M. Hines, 40, 1271GlenHaven, criminal trespass, May22.Larry D. Riley Jr., 26, 2629 BergenRoad, driving under suspension,May 22.

Roxan K. Byrge, 24, 451YarabeeTrace, driving under influence,May 22.Nicholas J. Dean, 21, 515 Piccadil-ly, driving under suspension,May 22.Nathan L. Underwood, 26, 1749Bleeker Lane, disorderly con-duct, May 23.Kelsey R. Owens, 22, 4524WeinerLane, disorderly conduct, May23.Kathleen E. Owens, 24, 4524Weiner Lane, falsification,disorderly conduct, May 23.

Incidents/investigationsBurglaryAt 3886 Bennett, May 17.At 540 Roundbottom Road, May22.Child endangeringReported at Beechwoods Apart-ments at 503 Piccadilly, May 18.At 4413Mount Carmel Tobasco,May 20.Criminal damageAt 3810WithamWoods, May 18.Reported at Summerside Apart-ments at Old Ohio 74, May 20.Disorderly conductAt 4023 Vinings Drive, May 16.Reported at Gordon Food Serviceat 830 Clepper Lane, May 17.At 4704 Beechwood, May 19.At 4283Wuebold, May 19.Reported at Gleneste High atGlenesteWithamsville, May 22.Domestic violenceAt Old Ohio 74, May 20.MenacingReported at Gleneste MiddleSchool at GlenesteWithamsville,May 17.TheftReported at United Dairy Farmersat Old Ohio 74, May 16.Reported at Meijer at EastgateBlvd., May 16.Reported at United Dairy Farmersat Ohio Pike, May 16.Reported at 1st Baptist Church ofGlen Este at Old Ohio 74, May16.Reported at Jungle Jim's atEastgate Blvd., May 16.Reported at Arby's at EastgateBlvd., May 17.Reported at Meijer at EastgateBlvd., May 17.Reported at Kroger at Old Ohio74, May 17.Reported at United Dairy Farmersat Ohio Pike, May 17.At 19 Tidewater, May 17.At 565 Berry Court, May 17.Reported at Walmart at EastgateBlvd., May 17.Reported at American EagleOutfitters at Eastgate Blvd., May17.At 4715 Blue Jacket, May 17.Reported at Sally Beauty Supplyat Ohio Pike, May 17.Reported at Kroger at Old Ohio74, May 17.Reported at Chuck E. CheesePizza at Eastgate Blvd., May 17.Reported at United Dairy Farmersat Old Ohio 74, May 17.Reported at Footlocker at East-gate Blvd., May 17.Reported at Jungle Jim's atEastgate Blvd., May 18.Reported at Dillard's at EastgateBlvd., May 19.Reported at Union TownshipCivic Center at 4350 AicholtzRoad, May 19.Reported at Meijer at EastgateBlvd., May 20.Reported at Walmart at EastgateBlvd., May 20.At 4504 Clermont Lane, May 20.At 989 Kennedy's Landing, May20.Reported at Home Depot at OhioPike, May 21.Reported at Meijer at EastgateBlvd., May 21.Reported at Meijer at EastgateBlvd., May 22.At 639 Quail Run, May 22.TrespassingTrespassing on property ofEastgate S&L Service at 1124 OldOhio 74, May 22.

WILLIAMSBURGIncidents/investigations

Disorderly conductFight reported at Medary's at 268Main St., May 14.TheftGasoline not paid for at HilltopQuick Stop at 418 E. Main St.,May 14.

CLERMONT COUNTYSHERIFF’S OFFICEArrests/citationsJoseph Edward Gross, 30, 2720Eight Mile Road No. 1, Cincin-nati, drug paraphernalia, pos-sessing drug abuse instruments,possession of drugs - heroin at39Nikki Lynn Stephens, 26, 4534Ireton Road, Williamsburg,possession of drugs - heroin atU.S. 52 at Ohio 749, New Rich-mond, May 22.DawnM. Dearing, 42, 4680Sharps Cutoff Road, Batavia,possession of drugs - heroin atU.S. 52 at Ohio 749, New Rich-mond, May 22.Juvenile, 17, possession of drugs -marijuana at 132, Amelia, May13.Shawn Hensley, 18, 223 Front St.,New Richmond, driving underOVI suspension, obstructingofficial business, receiving stolenproperty at 132 at Murray Ave.,Amelia, May 21.Rosella Marie Dooley, 36, 559East Main St., Mount Orab,obstructing official business at1981Dean Road, Bethel, May 21.Juvenile, 16, disorderly conduct,Batavia, May 22.Juvenile, 17, disorderly conduct,Batavia, May 22.DavidWoodrow Turner, 47, 72Lucy Creek Road, Apt. 7, Amelia,assault at 72 Lucy Creek, Amelia,May 21.Angela Marie Lawson, 26, 6023Ohio 727, Goshen, fugitive fromjustice at 4470 Ohio 222, Bata-via, May 21.James Michael Mcclain, 36, 1124Twiggs Lane, Amelia, theft at1260 Ohio 125, Amelia, May 21.Andrew KeithWilliams, 20, 1477Woodville Pike, Loveland,fugitive from justice at 4470Ohio 222, Batavia, May 21.Joshua Brian Taylor, 34, 6566Ohio 727, Pleasant Plain, crimi-nal damaging/endangering at522 Apple Road, Amelia, May21.Kerry Allen Taylor, 45, 6566 Ohio727, Pleasant Plain, resistingarrest - resist or interfere at 522Apple Road, Amelia, May 22.Jason Andrew Adkins, 34, 500University Lane, Batavia, carry-ing concealed weapons, drugparaphernalia at College Drive/Old 74, Batavia, May 22.Jamie KeithWallace, 31, 530Linden, Cincinnati, violateprotection order or consentagreement at 275 East ForkCrossing, Batavia, May 23.Denise Thompson, 48, 6944Garrison Spurling Road, PleasantPlain, domestic violence - know-ingly cause physical harm at6944 Garrison Spurling Road,Pleasant Plain, May 23.Spencer W. Childs, 51, 6944Garrison Spurling Road, PleasantPlain, domestic violence - know-ingly cause physical harm at6944 Garrison Spurling Road,Pleasant Plain, May 23.Mickey Charles Samuel Thomp-son, 28, 4374 East Wood Drive,Batavia, possession of drugs -marijuana At Ohio 222/Ohio 32ramp, Batavia, May 24.Nicole R. Shouse, 30, 360 SenecaDrive, Batavia, disorderly con-duct at 379 Seneca Drive, Bata-via, May 24.DonnaMarie Woody, 47, 379Seneca Drive, Batavia, disorderlyconduct at 379 Seneca Drive,Batavia, May 24.Michael S Brueggeman, 22, 379Seneca Drive, Batavia, disorderlyconduct at 379 Seneca Drive,Batavia, May 24.Kathryn Paulette May, 18, 3488Sodom Road, Hamersville,failure to comply with order or

signal of P.O. - elude or flee,obstructing official business atOhio 133 and Lakin ChapelRoad, Bethel, May 26.Juvenile, 17, offenses involvingunderage persons - underageconsume beer intoxicatingliquor, Bethel, May 26.Mark D. Miller, 31, 325 BlackburnAve., Fairfield, criminal trespassat 5533Wild Rose Lane, Milford,May 26.Mary F. Nahm, 29, 325 BlackburnAve., Fairfield, criminal trespassat 5533Wild Rose Lane, Milford,May 26.Juvenile, 16, criminal damaging/endangering, New Richmond,May 24.Juvenile, 16, domestic violence -knowingly cause physical harm,New Richmond, May 24.Juvenile, 15, domestic violence,Batavia, May 25.Shane Lee Fugate, 30, 2941N.Dunham Road, Amelia, resistingarrest at 2060 Bethel NewRichmond Road, New Rich-mond, May 26.

Incidents/investigationsAggravatedmenacingAt 5 East Meadow Drive, Batavia,May 25.AssaultAt 1351Clough Pike, Batavia,May 16.At 2061Ohio Pike Lot 180, Ame-lia, May 24.At 3000 Hospital Drive, Batavia,May 21.At 72 Lucy Creek, Amelia, May20.Breaking and enteringAt 1958 Ohio 125, Amelia, May22.At 1011Hopewell Road, Felicity,May 22.At 1011Hopewell Road, Felicity,May 24.At 1768 Hwy. 50, Batavia, May 23.At 1958 Ohio 125, Amelia, May22.At 2148 Ohio 222, Bethel, May24.At 2721 Laurel Point Isabel Road,Moscow, May 21.At 7052 Number 5 Road, PleasantPlain, May 21.BurglaryAt 2191Ohio Pike, Amelia, May23.At 2613 Spring St., Bethel, May25.At 2810Wilson Road, Bethel,May 23.At 3472 Inez, Bethel, May 24.At 700 University Lane, Batavia,May 21.Carrying concealedweaponsAt College Drive/Old 74, Batavia,May 22.Criminaldamaging/endangeringAt 460 Shannon Court, Batavia,May 21.At 2519 Ohio 222, New Rich-mond, May 24.At 2755 Ohio 132, New Rich-mond, May 21.At 2755 Ohio 132, New Rich-mond, May 22.At 3503 Virginia Drive, Amelia,May 21.At 522 Apple Road, Amelia, May21.At 700 University Lane, Batavia,May 21.Criminal mischiefAt 1018 Ohio 222, Felicity, May23.At 1351Clough Pike, Batavia,May 22.At 1416 Bethel New RichmondRoad, New Richmond, May 26.Criminal trespassAt 1018 Ohio 222, Felicity, May23.At 1351Clough Pike, Batavia,May 22.At 5533Wild Rose Lane, Milford,May 26.Disorderly conductAt 1351Clough Pike, Batavia,May 16.At 379 Seneca Drive, Batavia,May 24.Disrupting public serviceAt 2061Ohio 125 Lot 68, Amelia,May 26.Domestic violence -knowingly cause physicalharmAt 2519 Ohio 222, New Rich-mond, May 24.At 6944 Garrison Spurling Road,Pleasant Plain, May 23.Domestic violenceAt Hwy. 50, Batavia, May 25.Driving under OVI suspensionAt 132 at Murray Ave., Amelia,May 13.Drug paraphernaliaAt 3960 Ninemile Tobasco Road,Cincinnati, Jan. 2.At College Drive/Old 74, Batavia,May 22.Failure to complywith orderor signal of P.O. - elude or fleeAt Ohio 133 and Lakin ChapelRoad, Bethel, May 26.Failure to confine a canineAt 522 Apple Road, Amelia, May

26.FalsificationAt 2944 Quitter Road, Williams-burg, May 22.Fugitive from justiceAt 4470 Ohio 222, Batavia, May21.At 4470 Ohio 222, Batavia, May21.Importuning - victim <13At 4468 Spruce Creek Drive,Batavia, May 22.Interferencew/ custodyAt 1877 Bainum Road, NewRichmond, May 21.MenacingAt 2191Ohio Pike, Amelia, May22.At 4700 East Filager Road, Bata-via, May 22.Misuse of credit cardAt 5036 Ohio 222, Batavia, May25.Obstructing justiceAt 1981Dean Road, Bethel, May12.Obstructing official businessAt 132 at Murray Ave., Amelia,May 13.At 1981Dean Road, Bethel, May12.At Ohio 133 and Lakin ChapelRoad, Bethel, May 26.Offenses involving underagepersons - sell to/purchase forAt Bainum Road, New Richmond,May 22.Offenses involving underagepersons - underage consumebeer intoxicating liquorAt Bainum Road, New Richmond,May 22.At Ohio 133 and Lakin ChapelRoad, Bethel, May 26.Possessing drug abuseinstrumentsAt 3264 Yelton Lane, Amelia,May 24.At 3960 Ninemile Tobasco Road,Cincinnati, Jan. 2.Possession of drugs - heroinAt 3960 Ninemile Tobasco Road,Cincinnati, Jan. 2.At U.S. 52 at Ohio 749, NewRichmond, Feb. 7.Possession of drugs -marijuanaAt 132 at Murray Ave., Amelia,May 13.At Ohio 222/Ohio 32 ramp,Batavia, May 24.RapeAt Quitter Road, Williamsburg,May 22.Receiving stolen propertyAt 132 at Murray Ave., Amelia,May 13.At 1958 Ohio 125, Amelia, May22.Resisting arrest - resist orinterfereAt 522 Apple Road, Amelia, May21.Resisting arrestAt 2060 Bethel New RichmondRoad, New Richmond, May 26.Sexual imposition - victim13,14, 15At Spruce Creek Drive, Batavia,May 22.TheftAt 1260 Ohio 125, Amelia, May21.At 1515 Thornberry Road, Amelia,May 22.At Jordon Road, Pleasant Plain,May 24.At 1011Hopewell Road, Felicity,May 22.At 102Water St., Moscow, May26.At 1276 AvianWay, Amelia, May22.At 14MontgomeryWay, Amelia,May 22.At 1520 Creekside Road, Amelia,May 22.At 1559 Thornberry Road, Ame-lia, May 22.At 1613 Lenroot Road, Bethel,May 22.At 1788 Ohio 125, Amelia, May26.At 1958 Ohio 125, Amelia, May22.At 2W. Martha Jean Drive,Amelia, May 21.At 2111Ginn Road, New Rich-mond, May 21.At 2191Ohio Pike, Amelia, May23.At 235Mulberry St., Felicity, May23.At 3799 Charter Oak St., Amelia,May 22.At 5242 Stonelick WilliamsCorner Road, Batavia, May 26.At 672Wilfert Drive, Cincinnati,May 22.Unauthorized use ofmotorvehicleAt 606 Locust St., New Richmond,May 23.Unauthorized use ofmotorvehicleAt 72 Lucy Creek, Amelia, May20.Violate protection order orconsent agreementAt 275 East Fork Crossing, Bata-via, May 23.At 4254 Amelia Olive BranchRoad, Batavia, May 23.

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ABOUT POLICE REPORTSThe Community Journal Clermont publishes the names

of all adults charged with offenses. The information is amatter of public record and does not imply guilt or in-nocence.To contact your local police department, call:

» Amelia, Chief David Friend, 753-4747» Batavia village, Chief Mike Gardner, 732-5692» New Richmond, Chief Randy Harvey, 553-3121» Pierce Township, Officer in charge Lt. Jeff Bachman,752-3830» Union Township, Chief Terry Zinser, 752-1230»Williamsburg, Chief Mike Gregory, 724-2261» Clermont County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff A.J. “Tim” Ro-denberg, 732-7500.


LEGAL NOTICE

Scott Seebohm H154107 Otters CreekAmelia, OH 45102

Mollie Wren B37599 Fern CourtCincinnati, OH 45244

Christine Brooks B245510 Betty LaneMilford, OH 45150

Frank Wolffram F63640 Daniel Court Apt 3BBatavia, OH 45103

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Tanya Kammer H276 Estate Drive Apt 2Amelia, OH 45102

Larry Hartley H363433 Smyrna RoadFelicity, OH 45120

You are hereby notified that your personal be-longings stored at Eastside Storage, 715 Cin-cinnati Batavia Pike Cincinnati, OH 45245and 4400 State Route 222 Batavia, OH45103 will be sold for payment due. 764564

LEGAL NOTICEIn accordance withthe provisions ofState Law, there be-ing due and unpaidcharges for which theundersigned is enti-tled to satisfy anowner and/or manag-er’s lien of the goodshereinafter describedand stored at the Un-cle Bob’s Self Stor-age location(s) listedbelow.And due notice hav-ing been given, to theowner of said proper-ty and all partiesknown to claim anninterest therein, andthe time specified insuch notice for pay-ment of such havingexpired, the goodswill be sold at publicauction at the belowstated location(s) tothe highest bidders orotherwise disposedof on Monday, June17, 2013, 3:00PM.1105 Old State Rt.74, Batavia, OH45103 (513)752-8110Melinda Riddell1819 Heidelberg Dr.Loveland, OH 45140Household Goods,Furniture, Boxes,Tools, Appliances,TV’s or Stereo Equip.Office Furniture, Of-fice Machines/Equip.Adam Prall3229 Jinny Lind Rd.Amelia, OH 45102Household Goods,FurniturePatricia Barr57 Maple Ave.Amelia, OH 45102Household Goods,Furniture, BoxesNicholas Bolton4424 Apt 4 GlendaleDr. Batavia, OH45103 HouseholdGoods, Furniture,Boxes.Joe Allen126 Carr StreetBlanchester, OH45107 OfficeMachines/Equip.Scot Singleton807 Greenwood Ln.Cincinnati, OH 45245Household Goods,Furniture 1762375

The Forever YoungScholarship is presentedinmemoryofPvtAnthonyPaul Castelluccio.

To raise money for thescholarship, Castelluc-cio’s family and friendshost a motorcycle rideeach year. The scholar-ship is given to Glen EsteHigh School seniors forcollege tuition.

Tony Castellucciograduated fromGlenEstein2009.Heplayedfootballand was MVP and Defen-sive Player of the Year.

After graduation, hewent to Fort Knox to be atank operator. He gradu-ated from training March3, 2011. Three days later,he and another soldier

were on their way to FortStewart, Georgia, whenthey fell asleep and theircar hit a tree. Both werekilled. Castelluccio was20.

The motorcycle rideyear it will be Aug. 10.Registration begins atnoonandtheridebeginsat2 p.m. from theVFWHall,4283 Stoddard Lane andends at Fat Boys FloatingRestaurant, 3203 U.S. 52,Felicity. Cost is $20 perperson, $25 per couple.Formoreinformation,callFrankCastelluccio,Tony’sfather, at 623-4192 oremail [email protected]. Visitwww.facebook.com/For-everYoungRide.

Forever Young Scholarships presented

The Forever Young Scholarship is presented in memory of Pvt. Anthony Paul Castelluccio to Glen Este High Schoolseniors. Castelluccio played football at Glen Este before graduating in 2009. The 2013 reciepients are, from left: KenleighHoward, UC Clermont; Patrick Delaney, University of Toledo; Macon Overcast, Lipscomb University; Trevor Jones, theOhio State University; Kaitlyn Sturgeon, Ohio University; Allyzandrea Delmendo, Xavier University, and enlisted into theU.S. Army Reserve. Each received a $1,000 scholarship. Castelluccio's father, Frank, is on the right. PROVIDED

Howdy folks,I wrote before that

we thought a squirrelmight have had babiesin the box on theMapleTree. Well, by golly,there were two littleones. Last week we gotanother swarm of honeybees. It was a big one.We have three hives nowand would like to get onemore. We thank the folkswhere we got the bees.

Last week we wereplanting garden. RuthAnn had a lawn chair tosit and rest in. Her backbothers her some. Ches-sy would lay in the chair.We had the wheelbarrowthere. When Ruth Annwould set in the chair,Chessy would lay in thewheelbarrow. I wasputting fence around theraised beds, Chessywould jump on thefence. When I moved thewheelbarrow, Chessywould go back to thechair. She is so muchhelp. We were cuttingasparagus and pickingstrawberries. Chessykept close to us. Whilewe were weeding a cou-ple of the raised beds,one of beets and one ofcarrots, we had helpfrom you knowwho?She would lay down andwe would have to moveher. What a blessing sheis.

Last Wednesday wewent to Felicity-Frank-lin High School for theirawards program for thegraduating students.There were a couplegirls that were twins,Carley and Sydney Snid-er, that got a lot ofawards. There wereseveral students that gotawards and our grand-son, Curtis, got a niceaward that will help inhis college studies. Wewere so proud of him, heis my “buddy.”

Last Friday after-noon, Ruth Ann and Imet the Brown family atthe Old Bethel M.E.Church here in EastFork State Park to cleanand get it ready for theMemorial Day ServiceonMonday. The BrownFamily sure do a superjob of cleaning. They area special family and wesure think they are won-derful.

While we were sittingon the porch Saturdayafternoon, Chessy waswalking by the garagewhen she heard somebirds. She started thatway, when all of a sud-den she came running tothe porch, chased by acouple birds. We wrote

once be-fore aboutseeing acat chasedby a bird.This is thesecondepisode.This wasthe firsttime wesaw her

run by birds. There wasa nest of babies and weimagine she got tooclose. We sure enjoyedthis drama. It doesn’ttake too much to enter-tain us.

Last Sunday at 3 p.m.we went to the Felicity-Franklin High Schoolfor the graduation.There were 74 youngpeople who graduatedand several will be goingto college. Our grandsonCurtis has completed 22credit hours at UC Cler-mont and will be goingthere again this fall.After the graduation, theroad in front of theschool was blocked byfolks taking pictures. Notraffic would drive thereuntil all pictures weretaken and the visitingwas completed. Then wewent out to Ralph andPauline’s home for thegraduation party. We areso proud of all our fam-ily.

OnMemorial Day theservice at the Old BetelChurch was wonderful.There were about 60people there and themusic was furnished bythe Kinner Express.There were some spe-cial songs, one by theWhite family from Bata-via. They have a churchthere in Batavia andKenny is the minister.And he along with hiswife, Cindy, and theirtwo daughters playedand sang. The Cook’sdaughter, Sherry, sangand played some specialmusic, and the Hannah’sgranddaughter sangsome special songs, too.This whole service wasspecial to Ruth Ann andme, along with the wholecommunity. The KinnerExpress play for thesenior citizens at differ-ent times, too, and do somuch for the communi-ty. This fall in Septem-ber, probably the 29th,now the date is not set instone, yet, will be thehomecoming service atthe old church, and theKinner Express will beback. There will becookies and refresh-ments on the lawn andtime for visiting. TheAmerican Legion from

Bethel, then had a ser-vice in the cemeterythere by the church at 11a.m. They were joinedby the Boy Scouts andAmerican HeritageGirls. After the legioncompleted this service,they went down to thebeach to hold anotherceremony for the veter-ans who were lost at sea.They have been doingthis for several years.Before the service at thechurch starts, Mr. JimBrown rings the churchbell. This is to let folksknow it is time to startand in honor of Mr.George Slade, who al-ways rang the bell.Missy Brown, hadlooked up the history ofMemorial Day, used tobe called DecorationDay, and her daughter,Sarah, read it. This wasvery interesting andfolks sure enjoyed thereading and the history.Of course we had theHistorian Rick Craw-ford give a few factsabout Clermont Countyveterans. The churchservice and legion ser-vice were sure great.Everyone enjoyed thecookies the Brown andHannah families hadmade and the time offellowship to reminisceabout the past times.There was a couplethere from Colorado,Donna and Henry. Hehas retired and theymoved to close to theirdaughter and her family,which includes a set of8-year-old triplets,which I am sure theyreally enjoy. It was greatto have them here.Thanks to the Bennets.

This morning, Tues-day, May 28, we workedin the garden until 11a.m. then changedclothes and went toGolden Corral for thenoon meal, for a birth-day meal. This was RuthAnn’s birthday so themeal will be for both ofour birthdays, sincemine is June 7.

The fishing is good,we haven’t gone yet,with doctor visits, thegarden, mowing grass,etc. but we will get start-ed soon.

Start your week bygoing to the house ofworship of your choiceand praise the GoodLord. God bless all.More later.

George Rooks is a retiredpark ranger. Rooks served

for 28 years with the last fiveas manager of East Fork

State Park.

Chessy helps out the OleFisherman in the garden

GeorgeRooksOLE FISHERMAN

U.S. Army Maj. JohnArbino knows how an ex-plosion, crash, gunshot,sickness or emotionaltrauma can push a mili-tary service member to aplaceofunfamiliarity - the

sidelines.Andthrough thehealingprocess, pa-ralympicsport givesmanysurvi-vors thechance toprove any-

one can overcome disabil-ity.

Arbino, son of John Ar-bino of Anderson Town-ship and Gail Cassini ofAmelia, competed for theArmy team during the2013WarriorGames at theU.S. Olympic TrainingCenter and at the AirForce Academy in Colora-doSprings,Colo.,May11toMay17.

Throughout the seven-day event, wounded, illand injured service mem-bers and veterans fromthe Army, Marines, AirForce, Navy and CoastGuard, as well as somefrom Special OperationsCommand, and a teamfrom the British militarycompeted in track andfield, shooting, swimming,cycling, archery, wheel-chair basketball and sit-ting volleyball events.

Arbino competed for

the gold in shooting andtrack.

“It is an honor to repre-sent the Army team thisyear.While this ismy firstyear competing, I couldnot be more impressedwith the training and com-petitiveness of the Armyteam,”saidthe1986gradu-ate of Turpin High School.Hewent on to earn a bach-elor’s degree in 1996 fromthe University of Cincin-nati.

In January 2009, Arbi-no woke up unable tomove. He was diagnosedwith secondary progres-sive multiple sclerosis, orMS.

“The most challengingpart has been coming toterms with an unpredict-able neurological condi-tion that doesn’t have acure,” he said.

Arbino said participat-ing in adaptive sports liketheWarrior Games has al-lowed him to become ac-tive again.

“The Warrior Gameshave been instrumental inme finally findingaway toget ahead of MS. Once Iwas given a wheelchair, Ithought I was done. I hadno ideawhat to dowithmynew perceived limita-tions,”hesaid.“Participat-ing in the Warrior Gamesintroduced me to theworld of adaptive sports,andmy lifehasn’t been thesame.”

Arbino encouragesnewly wounded warriorswhomay not feel comfort-able to leave their house to

take those baby steps andtry out for the teamcamps.

“I strongly recommendfor any wounded warriorto try adaptive sports.There is something for al-most any injury or disabil-ity,” he said. “These pro-grams have provided uswith the equipment, train-ing and supplies to be suc-cessful in redefining our-selves throughourdisabil-ities.”

Arbino said his familyhas helped him in his re-covery.

“I couldn’t competewithout their support.”

Wounded warrior uses sportsto redefine MS limitationsBy Shannon [email protected]

Arbino


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AMELIA VILLAGE17 Flamingo Court, Carlos Rios,et al. to Federal NationalMortgage Assoc., 0.2410 acre,$100,000.3440 Jenny Lind Road, AustinTodd Smith to Heather Arnett,0.3550 acre, $95,000.5 Meadow Lane Drive, Christi-na & Sean Chambers to Amer-ican Homes 4 Rent PropertiesFour LLC, 0.3150 acre,$145,800.

BATAVIA TOWNSHIP4287 Hickory Park Lane, MaryBeth Irwin to Carl Connor,$98,000.3713 Loch Lamond Drive, Kevin& Carla Woodward, et al. toDavid Fahrnbach, 0.4740 acre,$69,000.3725 Mackey Road, Daniel &Shirley Smedley to BarbaraWhite, 0.5360 acre, $160,000.1347 Millstream Drive, Robert &Janet Merkt to Shane & Mi-chelle Meenach, 0.3630 acre,$285,000.2101 Natchez Trace, Leona KayPowell to Gregg McGilvray,1.1340 acre, $180,500.2090 Oak Alley, Bank of NewYork Mellon to Robert Jaspers& Brittany Carlisle, 1.1970 acre,$201,399.3997 Ohio 132, Stanley & Don-na Hartman, et al. to CitiMort-gage Inc., 1.3690 acre, $36,667.

3550-3590 Ohio 132, Estate ofBilly Smith Kelly to PeterRobertson & Barry Robertson,3.0000 acre, $140,000.4236 Pleasant Acres Drive,Brian & Deanna White toAmerican Homes 4 Rent Prop-erties Four LLC, 0.2620 acre,$122,500.1344 Post Creek Road, Joan &Charles Magness Jr. to AmyJacobs, 0.4600 acre, $131,000.1 South Ridge, Robert & Eliza-beth Rice to Cynthia Hood,$95,000.2382 Vista Lake Drive, Christin& Emily Hansen to Erica Thom-as, 0.2890 acre, $148,000.4598 Vista Meadows, VistaMeadow Development LLC toNVR Inc., 0.2320 acre, $18,500.3577 Woodview Lane, Dee AnnGilmore to Dawn Tolonen &Dale Podracky, 2.3020 acre,$400,000.

BATAVIA VILLAGE37 Amelia Park Drive, JimMcClanahan to AmericanHomes 4 Rent Properties FourLLC, 0.2410 acre, $127,000.180 & 184 E. Main St., David &Chasity Englehardt to RachelRay & Jessica McFadden,0.1730 acre, $33,000.

NEW RICHMONDVILLAGE805 Greenwood Road, Susan &David Hughes to Terry DeanHinson, 1.0830 acre, $60,000.126 Regatta Drive, Fisher SingleFamily Homes II LLC to GinaCarrero & Joshua Kasten,0.1930 acre, $149,900.

OHIO TOWNSHIP2790 Ohio 132, Estate of Don-ald Lee Crouthers to ConnieStevens, 1.0000 acre,$6,535.34.6782 Sandharbor Court, RoslynMary Evans to William & MaryMcConnell, 0.4600 acre,$8,000.1245 30 U.S. Route 52, RoslynMary Evans to Patricia McCon-nell Stephen, 0.6800 acre,$22,000.

PIERCE TOWNSHIPEast Legendary Run, AndrewBlock to Kimberly Hicks,0.3590 acre, $350,000.3626 Legend Oaks Drive, Kim-berly Hicks to Christine & PeterMarx Jr., 0.2365 acre,$260,000.342 St. Andrews Drive Unit No.B, John & Brenda Moore toVirginia Byrd, $40,000.

UNION TOWNSHIP4335 Aicholtz Road, Tony &Victoria Dunn, et al. to Bank ofNew York Mellon, 1.5600 acre,$46,667.3833 Arbor Green Drive, JamesHerbst to Ralph Shelton,$105,500.4336 Beechmont Drive, Jason &Rhonda Luthy to Jennifer

Lewton, 0.1500 acre, $85,000.4673 Bluejacket Road, JosephShaw, et al. to Bank of Amer-ica NA, 0.5880 acre, $60,000.4612 Brookview Drive, KarenCooley to Jacob Pyrett, 0.2320acre, $113,900.4491 Chestnut Creek Drive,James & Jill Jones to Christo-pher Henke & Amy Bass,0.2820 acre, $210,000.995 Crisfield Drive, MeloneySchnatz to Stuart Mardis,$30,000.791 Diane Drive, Andrew &Stephanie Green to Sean &Jessica Blockland, 0.4590 acre,$125,000.4156 Durham's Crossing, M/IHomes of Cincinnati LLC toSharon & Paul Maue, 0.2998acre, $240,950.4578 East Tech Drive, YU-HWAPeter Sheng, as trustee to A&PTechnology Inc., 0.9080 acre,$375,000.938 Ellson Road, Jeffrey &Natalie Foley to Doug Ryan &Joyce Thornton Ryan, 0.2089acre, $175,200.4520 English Creek Drive, JacobRose to Carl & Edith Scott,0.5300 acre, $185,000.1177 Forest Run Drive, Blind ElkLLC to Rachel & Chon Buckley,0.2380 acre, $172,000.

4300 Lexington Green Drive,Beth Anne Lowe to HiltonCapital Group LLC, 0.5070acre, $95,000.4351Mount Carmel TobascoRoad, USB Mortgage Corp. toDave & Angella Friedman,1.7080 acre, $25,000.980 Shephard Woods Court,SWDC LLC to NVR Inc., 0.2373acre, $29,000.981 Shephard Woods Court,SWDC LLC to NVR Inc., 0.2388acre, $25,500.677 Terrace Hill Trail, JenniferYoung, et al. to Federal HomeLoan Mortgage Corp., 0.0800acre, $93,334.4754 Vicbarb Lane, DeutscheBank National Trust Co. toMerlin Homes LLC, 0.7170 acre,$55,200.479 Vinegarten Drive, JudithAnn Parrish, trustee to David &Georgia Spaeth, $250,000.4198 Woodknoll Drive, Steven& Andrea Brokamp to StevenVentre & Linda Clingerman,$195,000.4118 Woodsly Drive, Barbara &Dennis Huffman to Thomas &Constance Spanja, $143,000.

WILLIAMSBURGTOWNSHIPSally Drive, Robert Awine, et al.to Charles & Sally Carter,0.4760 acre, $4,000.

WILLIAMSBURGVILLAGE157 Winding Trails Drive, Wil-liam Garrett to Kyle Patrick,0.2310 acre, $175,000.

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Andrew Curless, 26, 918Ten Mile Road, NewRichmond, sous chef, andAmanda Vandermolen,24, 5226 Lindsey, Mt.Orab, library assistant.

Gregory Hensley, 61,3420 Franklin, Felicity,maintenance supervisor,and Teresa Cahall, 53, 82Green Acres, George-town, fiscal supportcoordinator.

Colin Smith, 33, 126Bethel Park Drive, Bethel,retail sales associate, andBrandy Vanchure, 33, 126Bethel Park Drive, Bethel,homemaker.

Michael Rossman, 24,817 Oak Forest, Morrow,operations team lead, andSamantha Musgrove, 23,1191Obannonville, Love-land, customer service.

Gary Haynes Jr., 33, 674W. Main St., Williams-burg, technician, andChristina Kemmeter, 29,674 W. Main St., Williams-burg, CSR.

Christopher Profitt, 23,2623 Runway, Bethel, selfemployed, and KaitlynnDawson, 18, Dover, Ken-tucky.

Samuel Dunn, 33, 2573Crane Schoolhouse Road,Bethel, corrections officersupervisor, and SaraGoslin, 32, 2573 CraneSchoolhouse Road, Be-thel, administrativeassistant.

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Visitors to the Union Township Veteran’s Memorial Park Memorial Day remembered those who died in service to the United States. REGINA HERBOLT/FOR THE

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Memorial Day 2013

Union Township Trustees Bob McGee, left, and Matt Beamer with George Kinnard, a member of the VietnamVeterans of America Chapter 649, made remarks during the Memorial Day service at the Union TownshipVeterans Park. REGINA HERBOLT/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Ohio Senator Joe Uecker wasone of the guest speakers arethe Memorial Day service at theUnion Township Veteran’sMemorial Park May 27. REGINAHERBOLT/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 649 president Mark Brandonreceives a flag while saluting George Kinnard, VVA member, during theMemorial Day service at the Union Township Veteran’s Memorial ParkMay 27. REGINA HERBOLT/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Corey, left, and Rhianna Adams of Williamsburg place aflower on the paver engraved with the name of DarisWayne Nickles at the Vietnam Veterans Gold StarMothers monument in the Union Township Veteran’sMemorial Park. They had an uncle who was killed inVietnam. They attended the Memorial Day service May27. REGINA HERBOLT/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS


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Saint Peter Church1192 Bethel-New Richmond Rd

New Richmond, Ohio 45157Phone 553-3267

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

Sunday Masses – 8:30 & 11:00www.stpeternewrichmond.org

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FELICITY212 Prather Rd. Felicity, OH

Pastor: Chad Blevins 876-2565Sunday School 9:45amSunday Worship 10:45amSunday Eve. Childrens Mission 6:00pmSunday Eve. Adult Discipleship 6:00pmSunday Eve. Worship 7:00pmWed. Eve. Adult Bible Study 7:00pm

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

MONUMENTS BAPTIST CHURCH2831 State Route 222

Mark Pence, Pastor 513-313-2401SS 9:30AM, Sun Worship 10:45AM

Wed. Prayer Service 7:00PMChildcare Provided for All Serviceswww.monumentsbaptist.org

Growing in Faith EarlyLearning Center

NOW ENROLLING513-427-4271

www.monumentsbaptist.org/growinginfaith

CLOUGH PIKE BAPTIST CHURCH1025 CLOUGH PIKESunday School 9:30am

Morning Worship 10:45amWednesday Night Worship &

Prayer Service 7:00pmNursery provided for all services/

Youth & Children’s Programswww.cloughpike.com 752-3521

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

RIVER OF LIFEAssembly of God

1793 U.S. 52, Moscow, Ohio 451531793 U.S. 52, Moscow, Ohio 45153Pastor: Ralph Ollendick

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

Wed.- Informal Biblestudy 7-8pmWed.- 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]

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All Saints Lutheran Church445 Craig Road

Mt. Carmel, Ohio 45244513-528-0412

Services Saturday at 5 p.m.Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Pastor James Dinkel513-528-9142

LUTHERAN

5910 Price Road,Milford831-3770

www.faithchurch.net

Services 9:15 am & 10:45 amNursery provided at all servicesTake I-275 to exit 57 toward Milford, Right on

McClelland, Right on Price, church soon on Right

EVANGELICAL FREE

THE CHURCH OF THEGOOD SAMARITAN25 Amelia Olive Branch Rd.

Sunday 10:30am ... Holy Eucharist10:30am...Sunday School

(Lil’ Samaritans)

Handicap Accessible513-753-4115

www.GoodSamaritanEpiscopal.org

ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH& ST. THOMAS NURSERY SCHOOL100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park,OH 831-2052

www.stthomasepiscopal.orgSunday 8am Holy Eucharist, Rite I9:15am Christian Formation &Discovery Hour for all ages*

10:30am Choral Eucharist, Rite II**Child care for children up to 4 in a staffed nursery from 9-noon*Child care for children up to 4 in a staffed nursery from 9-noon

EPISCOPAL

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

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

681 Mt. Moriah Drive • 513.752.1333

mtmoriahumc.org

Active Youth • Outreach • Fellowship

Music Ministries • Bible Studies

Ark of Learning

Preschool and Child CareAges 3 through 12

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GOSHEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH6710 Goshen Rd, Goshen

Across from Goshen High School513-722-2541

www.goshenmethodist.orgSunday School 9:30am

Worship 10:30amBlended Worship

Traditional and ContemporaryYouth Fellowship 6:00pm

Nursery Available

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

Sunday Worship: 9:00 & 11:00 AM withChildrens Church & NurseryPASTOR MARIE SMITH

www.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

Bill Bowdle -Sr. PastorSteve Fultz - Assoc. Pastor;J. D. Young - Youth Director

Janet Bowdle - Children’s Director

BETHEL UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

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

www.bumcinfo.org

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH199 Gay Street

Williamsburg, Ohio 45176Phone: 513-724-7985

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

PRESCHOOL: Tues, Weds, Thurs

PRESBYTERIAN

LOVELANDPRESBYTERIAN

CHURCHA Loving, Praying, Caring ChurchJoin us for Sunday Services

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

360 Robin Av (off Oak St) Loveland OH

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

PRESBYTERIAN (USA)

A New Life - A New ProspectiveA New Song

Pastor: Michael Fite info: 753-31593868 McMan Rd., Withamsville, OH 45245

(behind the Water Works car wash)Sunday Worship. 10:00amwww.newsongohio.com

Sunday Morning 10:00AMContemporary Worship

Practical MessageClasses for Children & Teens

Nursery Care

Sunday Night Live 6:00PMExciting classes for all ages!

We have many other groupsthat meet on a regular basis

4050 Tollgate Rd,Williamsburg, OH

513-724-3341www.cmcchurch.comMark Otten, Pastor

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

UNITED METHODIST

Louie CornwellDavid “Louie” Cornwell, 42,

Amelia, died May 25.Survived by father Charles

Cornwell; siblings Angela (Rog-er) East, Tim Cornwell. Precededin death by mother Stella Benja-min Cornwell.

Services were May 31 at E.C.Nurre Funeral Home.

David HanksDavid Earl Hanks, 51, Batavia,

died May 17. He worked forBeechmont Ford.

Survived by wife SharonHanks; children David J., Kym-berli Hanks; grandson DrewTolle; parents David, RosemaryHanks; sister Roxanne (Ed)Talley; grandmothers RubyLedbetter, Beatrice Hanks;uncles, nieces, nephews andcousins. Preceded in death bybrother Scott Hanks, grandfa-thers Raymond Ledbetter, EarlHanks, great-grandmother

Bernice Clay.Arrangements by Grunn

Funeral Home.

CarolynMyersCarolyn Ruth Myers, 84,

Batavia, died May 26. She was ahomemaker.

Survived byhusband PaulMyers; childrenPaul “Rick”(Helen) Jr., Lee(Sandy), AnnMyers, Gay(Harry) Ste-phens; siblings

Stan (Jackie) Ray, Patricia (Ra-mon) Carlson; 10 grandchildren;16 great-grandchildren. Preced-ed in death by parents Leonard,Ruth Ray, siblings Betty Myers,Louise Curtis, Leonard Jr., LeeRay.

Services were May 30 at TuftsSchildmeyer Family FuneralHome.

DEATHS

Myers

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In spite of the rainy weather, Clough UnitedMethodist Church and theHighwayDisciplesrecently conducted a motorcycle Blessing.

Riders of motorcycles, bicyles, tricycles, scoot-ers, and wheelchairs received prayers for safetythroughout the coming year.

God bless cyclists

Tyler Kollmann (left), Jacob Bothwell, Corey Wilson, JustinSurette and Drew Kollmann are winners of the coney eatingcontest. THANKS TO IRENE LINTON

Bruce Schindler and his grandson Owen Schindlerboth brought their bicycles. THANKS TO IRENE LINTON

SharonDowers andSandyRichmond ofthe HighwayDisciplesserve cheeseconeys.THANKS TO

IRENE LINTON

Jamie Sowers Moon and her daughter Rebecca Sowersattend the Motorcycle Blessing at Clough UnitedMethodist Church. THANKS TO IRENE LINTON

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