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UNION TWP. — Imagine driv-ing on Interstate 275 and run-ning into a traffic light.

To the Clermont County En-gineer’soffice, thatmakesas lit-tle sense as the traffic lights atkey intersections of Ohio 32.

“What people need to under-stand is thevolumeof traffic (onOhio 32) is approaching inter-state levels,” said Pat Manger,

Clermont Countyengineer.

More than150,000 vehiclesdrive throughtheI-275/Ohio 32 in-terchange everyday, according toinformation pro-vided by the en-gineer’s office.

The state route is strugglingtokeepup,which leadsto trafficbackups everymorning and at 5p.m., said Craig Stephenson,chief deputy engineer.

“Traffic lightswill onlyworkfor so much volume. (Ohio) 32has reached its failure point,”Stephenson said. “There’s noth-ing wrong with the road, but itcan no longer function proper-ly.”

The problem will only inten-sify with the “unprecedentedamount of construction” goingon in the Eastgate area ofUnionTownship, he said.

But the solution is not to takedown existing traffic lights onOhio 32, it’s to upgrade them,said Jeremy EvansCQ, trafficengineer.

“We’re making some modifi-cations to all 50 signals (in thecounty). They’ll be getting LEDlights and better backup batter-ies,” Evans said. “But 14 signalsin the Eastgate area are beingupdated to adaptive traffic con-trol.”

Those Eastgate signals willbe a part of what Manger callstheir “Intelligent Transporta-tion System.”

“What we’re doing is linking(traffic lights) together so theycan talk to each other. That in-

formationwill comeback to thisoffice and we’ll monitor that,”Manger said. “We’ll be able toadjust timing and do things andsee what’s going on with thoseintersections and develop (al-ternative plans).”

The new system will be ableto tell howmany cars are on theroad and adjust how long lightsstay green - without assistancefrom an employee because thesystem can “adjust on the fly,”Evans said.

“Right now, when someonepullsup toa side street, there’s asensor thatwill give themgreentime,but itmightbe toomuchorit may be too little,” he said.“There could be one guy on a lo-cal road and 50 on themain road- itdoesn’tmatter, itwillgive thesame amount of green timewhen the sensor is set off.”

With the updates, the systemwill be able to look ahead andseewhen there’s a break in traf-fic to facilitate better lightchanges.

The upgrades cost $2.4 mil-lion. That money came fromfundingreceivedfromtheOhio-Kentucky-Indiana RegionalCouncil of Governments, withClermont County’s Transporta-tion Improvement District pay-ing $400,080 of it.

Most of those funds will beput toward the Eastgate area,but six lights inMilfordalsowillbeupdatedso theyaresynced to

Lights on 32no longerwork wellOther signals to beupgraded, tooBy Keith [email protected]

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SIGNAL UPGRADESINMILFORD:Intersection of Chamber Drive

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Visitors to GreenmoundCemetery in New Richmondwere upset with the conditionof the grave sites MemorialDay.

Village Administrator Da-vid Kennedy said he made amistake scheduling the con-tractor for mowing. The ceme-tery was mowed May 17, butnot May 24.

“It should have beenmowedthe Friday before (MemorialDay)andcleanedup,”Kennedysaid. “It was not acceptable forMemorial Day.”

The schedule will be cor-

rected next year, he said. Thecemetery has been mowedsinceMay 27.

“Wewill trytodoabetterjobkeepingcareof it therestof thesummer,” Kennedy said. “I un-derstand this isanemotional is-sue for people. We are talkingabout their families. We docare. We fully appreciate theirfeelings. We want to make thisright.”

In themeantime, he will askvillagecouncil for extramoneyfrom the general fund to takedown seven dead trees. Also,volunteers will help care forthe cemetery.

The village has limitedfunds, said Mayor Ramona

Carr. But, “I want them (thecemeteries) taken care of.”

Tuesday, June 11, sheplanned to appoint a cemeteryboard at the council meetingthatwillworkwithKennedyonmaintenance. One board mem-ber will be from village coun-cil, she said.

“I sympathize with people,”Carr said. “I wish we can domore.Theroad in thecemeteryneeds to be repaired, but so do(village) streets. Which do wedo first?”

Clerk of Council DonnaHammons researched the his-tory of the cemetery funds. In

New Richmond Greenmound Cemetery visitors were upset with the conditions of grave sites MemorialDay. THANKS TO ALICIA GIBSON

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BATAVIA — BataviaTownship trustees ap-proved four different taxincrement financing(TIF) projects June 3,setting up about 1,035acres of land for develop-ment.

TIFs are a tool com-munities can use to at-tract developers that willraise property value insurrounding areas andgenerate additional taxrevenue, said Rex Par-

sons, township adminis-trator.

Previously, townshipscould use tax abatementsto encourage develop-ment, but sometimesthose could help a devel-oper more, Parsons said.

“The laws havechanged,” he said. “Now,(TIFs) can benefit an en-tire region, not just onedeveloper.”

TIFs also specifywhere, and how much,funds are going to be

spent, saidChrisMoore, thetownship’slegal coun-sel.

“Peoplehave founddevelopersappreciate

this,” Moore said. “In theevent of development inthe community, financ-ing will be there to en-sure (the project is com-pleted).”

The trustees previous-ly created a TIF thatwould link Bauer and Ba-tavia Road near the UCEast Campus at a specialmeeting April 22.

The first TIF theyunanimously passed attheir regular June 3meeting also involvedBauer Road.

“We see an extensionof Bauer Road to HalfAcre Road in Williams-

burg,” Par-sons said.“A lot ofthe sewerand utili-ties are al-ready inplace.”

TonyaBrooks, a

Batavia resident wholives on 2267 Chester-field Lane, asked theboard if her property tax-es would go up as a resultof the TIF.

“Property taxes don’tgo up because of a TIF,”Moore said. “They go upas far as regular proper-ty would. If land valuestays the same, taxeswould not increase.”

Since zoning on thefirst TIF will stay thesame, so will taxes forresidents in affectedareas - at least forawhile.

“A rezone from a agri-culture (district) to a

business district wouldincrease taxes,” saidJames Sauls, townshiptrustee. “But with this,nothing happens untilyou move dirt.”

In other words, TIFsdon’t go into effect untildevelopmentoccurs,Par-sons said.

The second TIF trust-ees approved is directlyacross from Ohio 32,where they approved aTIF at their specialmeet-ing last month.

“We’d like to relocateHerold Road with con-nections toLakesideBou-levard and HospitalDrive,” Parsons said.“This will make for a saf-er commute.”

Linda Urban, whosefamily owns 64 acres ofland in Batavia, askedwhen the trustees wouldknow how much of He-roldRoadwouldbe lost toconstruction.

“I cannot tell youwhen,” Parsons said.“The county is currentlydiscussing it with ODOT(Ohio Department ofTransportation).”

Urban said her familyis concerned about theirland around the Ohio 32interchange being ren-dered unusable.

“It’s like we’re sittingin the middle of it all andwe won’t have anythingleft,” she said.

Parsons admitted thefamily would lose someland, but said they wouldgain some as well.

“At the end of the day,access roads will allowyou to develop your prop-erty,” he said. “Every-body is going to knowwhere that road goes andyour property value willincrease.”

Costs of any plannedconstruction were notdiscussed at themeeting.

Batavia Township approves four TIFsBy Keith [email protected]

Parsons Sauls

1947, she said council cre-ated the cemetery trustfund, a term used inter-changeably with “perpet-ual care fund” in old min-utes. At the time, councilput$500 into thecemeterytrust fund to get it started.

Whenpeople died, fundmoney provided for thegrave site’s care. The ideawas to use the the interest- not the principal - tomaintain the cemetery,

she said.Today, when someone

is buried in Greenmound,the fund provides $200 tothe village for mainte-nance, the clerk said. Thecost of a grave site is $600.

In 2002, state officialssaid the fund was not setup correctly and told vil-lage council to put the ac-cumulated $30,000 intothe cemetery mainte-nance fund.

Since then, that moneywas used tomake road re-pairs andmow, she said.

The Greenmound ismowed once a month

April through October atthecostof$1,000permow-ing, Hammons said. Twocommunity volunteersare mowing Watkins HillCemetery.

The money paid perburial does not cover thecost of maintenance tocemeteries and the restcomes from the village’sgeneral fund, which thisyear is $21,610, she said.

The fund is spentas fol-lows: $3,600 is paid to thesexton, $150 for sexton

benefits, $15,602 on mow-ing and supplies and$2,200 on other expenses,she said. Nomoney is ear-marked for road improve-ments or removal of trees.

By the end ofMay, theyhad received $2,000 incemetery sales, she said

Hammonsunderstandsthe cemetery should havebeen mowed just beforeMemorial Day. She be-lieves the new cemeteryboard will help preventthis issue in the future.

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the same clock, Evanssaid.

“In Milford, each traf-fic signal is manuallysynced by a watch,” hesaid. “As you know,watches can get out ofwhack and when you’retalking about traffic sig-nals, if you’re off five sec-onds that’s big.”

Theengineer’s office isdoing underground worknow to get everything upto Americans with Dis-abilities Act standards inpreparation for the up-grades, Evans said.

Materials were or-dered this month, and thegoal is to complete the In-telligent TransportationSystem by Nov. 1, he said,just in time for theThanksgiving shoppingseason.

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CLERMONT COUNTY —The county soon will haveits first comprehensiveplan.

The commissionersJune 5 approved the ap-pointmentsof16membersto the Clermont CountyComprehensive Plan Ad-visory Committee. Thecommittee will help guidestaffmembers in develop-ing a plan.

Although the countyhas a land use plan thatwas adopted in 1978, thiswill be the first compre-hensive plan, said AndyKuchta, Community andEconomic Developmentdirector. A comprehen-sive plan has more ele-ments than a traditionalone, including a bigger fo-cus on housing, economicdevelopment and qualityof life issues.

The plan will bring to-gether individual commu-nity land use plans in one

document,along witha capitalimprove-ment planfor roadinfra-structure,Kuchtasaid.

“It’ll be a nice way tokindofcatalogeverythingin one place,” he said

The plan will not in-clude rewrites or changesto any current townshipzoning or land use plans,he said.

“It’s important to knowthis is not going to trumpthe townships’ land useplans,” said Commission-er Bob Proud.

Many townships havelanduseplansthatarefiveto seven years old andneed to be updated, Kuch-ta said. He hopes to en-courage dialog betweenCommunity and Econom-ic Development plannerAshley Combs and town-ships’ planning staff

members through theprocess.

The comprehensiveplan will provide a guidedocument for the countyplanning commission,Kuchta said. It also willhelp the county scorehigher on grant applica-tions submitted to theOhio-Kentucky-IndianaRegional Council of Gov-ernments, the Transporta-tion Review AdvisoryCouncil and other agen-cies.

“(One) of the thingsthey ask about is, ‘Do youhave a current compre-hensive plan?’” Kuchtasaid. “We always have toanswer, ‘No’ to that, andit’s been an increasing is-sue for us because thesegrant applications arevery competitive withinthe region.”

The work will be donein-houseso theonlycost tothe countywill be for stafftime, Kuchta said.

Advisory committeemembers will meet

monthly until the compre-hensive plan is complete,which should be by theend of 2013, he said. Allcommittee meetings willbe open to the public, butsome sessions will be heldspecifically for public in-put. Dates and times willbe available on the Com-munity and Economic De-velopment website athttp://clermontcountyo-hio.biz.

Committee membersare: Chris Wick, ClermontCounty Public Library;

ChrisClingman,ClermontCounty Park Park Dis-trict; Annette Decatur,Department of Communi-ty andEconomicDevelop-ment; Donna Cann, Cler-mont County PlanningCommission; Mark Car-ter, Clermont CountyPlanning Commission; Pe-ter Kay, Clermont CountyPlanning Commission;JimWatson,civil engineerand county resident; Re-becca McClatchey, Cler-mont County Soil and Wa-ter Conservation District;

John McManus, ClermontCounty Soil and WaterConservation District;LarryKeith, architect andcounty resident; Matt VanSant, Clermont Chamberof Commerce; RobertWil-dey, Clermont CountyGeneral Health District;JulianneNesbit, ClermontCounty General HealthDistrict; Jeff Hebeler,Ohio Valley DevelopmentCouncil; Wendy Moeller,planner and county resi-dent;LoisMcKnight,plan-ner and county resident.

Committee to develop Clermont Co. comprehensive land use planBy Roxanna [email protected]

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UNION TWP. — Con-struction is progressingon a luxury apartmentdevelopment.

The majority of theutilities are in for the IvyPointe Lofts project,which is being developedby Capital InvestmentGroup, Inc., said town-ship Administrator KenGeis. The foundation is inplace as well.

Capital InvestmentGroup regional develop-

ment part-ner GreggFusarosaid work-ers hope-fully willbe pouringslabs theweek ofJune10and

beginning framing theweek of June 17.

Construction is slight-ly off schedule, he said.

“It’s primarily be-cause of the rain we’vehad,” he said. “That’sprobably pushed us back

a coupleweeks.”

Despitethe delay,the projectisexpectedto be com-plete byMarch orApril 2014,

as previously anticipat-ed, Fusaro said. Pre-leas-ingwill likelybegin in thefall.

“We are targetingyoung professionals whoare in the area,” Fusarosaid.

The development planincludes 133 units rang-ing from $800 to $1,200per month, said CapitalInvestment Group part-ner David Bastos.

The development,which will be at 4380EastgateBlvd., is close toJungle Jim’s Interna-tional Market and otherbusinesses and amenities

that will attract the tar-get market, he said. Fullamenity packages, in-cluding pool and club-house access also will beavailable.

Construction progresses on lofts in Union Twp.By Roxanna [email protected]

Fusaro Geis Humphreys & Partners Architects, L.P. created a rendering of the Ivy Pointe Loftsdevelopment, which is under construction in Union Township. IMAGE BY HUMPHREYS AND

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BATAVIA — Village Ad-ministrator Dennis Nich-ols June 3 said houses at715 Old Ohio 32, 229 WestGlenAve.and215ClarkSt.will be demolished.

Evans Landscaping hasthe contract. Thevillage isusing Moving Ohio For-ward grant funds, Nicholssaid.

“We seem to bemakingsome real progress onempty buildings,” he said.

The Moving Ohio For-ward Grant Program pro-vides money to removeabandoned and blightedstructures. Attorney Gen-eralMikeDeWinehasallo-

cated $75 million amongOhio’s 88 counties. The al-locations are based on thepercentage of foreclo-sures filed in each countybetween 2008 and 2011, ac-cording to the programguidelines.

The three houses inBa-tavia are among 22 countyofficials are working todemolish, said AnnetteDecatur, grants coordina-tor for the Department ofCommunityandEconomicDevelopment.

The cost can vary de-pending on building sizeand other factors, butmost cost $6,000 to$12,000, Decatur said.

Becausenomatch is re-quired for the first

$500,000 allocated, therewill be no cost to the vil-lage or county, Nicholssaid.

“I just think it’s a win-win for everybody,” saidMayor John Thebout.

The vacant buildingspose a safety issue, hesaid.

Abandoned structuresare fire hazards and havepotential for housinghomeless “squatters,”Nichols said.

In addition to the threeBatavia houses on theMoving Ohio Forwardgrant list, a fourthhouseat225 Clark St. will be de-molished and replaced bythe property owners, hesaid.

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nity Band will appear at7:30 p.m. Saturday, June15, at the Union TownshipAmphitheatre, 4350 Ai-choltz Road, Cincinnati,Ohio 45245.

This concert is freeand open to the public.

Special meetingsThe West Clermont

school board will hold aspecial meeting for train-ing purposes Friday, June14, at 9:30 a.m. at theUnion Township CivicCenter, 4350 AicholtzRoad. The board will alsobe going into executivesession for the purpose ofconsidering the appoint-ment, employment, dis-missal, discipline, promo-tion, demotionorcompen-sation of public employ-ees and any other actionasmay properly come be-fore the board.

A special meeting hasbeen scheduled for Mon-day,June17,at5:30p.m.atthe Civic Center. Theboard will be going intoexecutive session for thepurpose of consideringthe appointment, employ-ment, dismissal, disci-pline, promotion, demo-tion or compensation of

public employees and anyother action as may prop-erly come before theboard.

Union Twp. CICThe Union Township

Community Improve-ment Corporation Boardof Trustees will meet at7:30 p.m. Thursday, June13, 2013, at the UnionTownship Civic Center,4350 Aicholtz Road.

VVAmeetingThe Vietnam Veterans

of America, ClermontCounty Chapter 649, willmeet at 7:30 p.m. Thurs-day, June 13, at the UnionTownship Civic Center,4350AicholtzRoad.Guestspeaker will be KristineGlenn from Total QualityLogistics. All veteransfrom all wars are wel-come.

Wine tastingThe Clermont County

Democratic Party willhost a wine tasting from 5p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday,June 19, at Harmony HillVineyards, 2534 SwingsCorner/Point Isabel Roadin Bethel. Music will beprovided by Emerson andHagerman Jazz Duo.RSVP is requestedbut notrequired athttp://bit.ly/17x7nVj. Costis $35 per person, whichincludes two glasses ofwine, dinner by the biteand music. Other winepurchases are availablefor 50 cents or $3 perglass. Visitors must be 18or older.

Final yearbookAt the recent business

meeting of the MoscowAlumni Association,alumni president JimHackney announcedplans for the final editionof the Moscow yearbookcalled the “Yellow Jack-et.”

Since the Moscow vil-lage is preparing for theirbicentennial, “the alumnicommittee decided to getinvolved,” said Hackney.

This bookwill be spiralbound, on 8.5-inch by 11-inch paper, and will fea-turephotos of classmates,basketball teams, cheer-leaders, teachers, with aspecial section on theschool’s history.

Thebooks cost $10 plus$5 for postage and han-dling. They must be pre-ordered. Checks must bemade out to the MoscowAlumni Association andsent to Judy Flora, Trea-surer, 979 Cedar RidgeDrive, Unit 8, Cincinnati,Ohio 45245.

For more information,phone Libbie Bennett at553-4730.

MowingsBATAVIA—Villageoffi-

cials have made arrange-ments formowing recent-ly annexed properties.Village employees willmow Bauer and Heroldroads once and will in-clude the interchange ofOhio 222 and Ohio 32 aspart of the village’s regu-lar mowing schedule.

Morgan’s Raid bustour

The Clermont CountyCivil War Commemora-tion Committee(CCCWCC) is sponsoringan educational bus tour ofMorgan’s Trail throughClermont County fromMiamiville, where Mor-gan entered the county toWilliamsburg, SundayJuly 14. Historian RickCrawford will moderate

the tour describing theevents of the raid and oth-er county historical sto-ries.

The bus tour will de-part Miamiville at 1 p.m.Before the bus tour de-parts, the two interpre-tive signs in Miamivillecan be viewed. The buswill arrive in Williams-burg in time to attend thededication and unveilingof the interpretive sign inthe village. Following thededication, the bus willproceed to a reception atHarmony Hill where re-freshments will beserved. The HarmonyHill Association and Cler-mont County HistoricalSociety’smuseumswillbeopen. Following the re-ception, the bus will re-turn to Miamiville by adifferent route over atrail that other Morgan’sraiders took.

The cost of the tour is$10 and is limited to thefirst 52 people who makereservations by callingTerri Daugherty at 734-7049. Reservations willonly be confirmed after acheck is received. Dead-line for reservations isMonday, July 7. Sendcheck to CCCWCC, 2010Bethel-Maple Road, Ha-mersville, OH 45130.

The tour bus can eitherbe boarded in Miamvilleat a location yet to be an-nounced at1p.m. or at thefire department parkinglot at Main and Eightstreets inWilliamsburg at11:30 am.

Retired teachersThe Clermont County

Retired Teachers willmeetWednesday, June19,at Owensville UnitedMethodist Church, 2580U.S. 50. Social hour andbook swap begins at 11a.m. with lunch served atnoon.

Members will meetscholarship recipients,third-grade essay win-ners and the Ohio RetiredTeachers Associationpresident and vice-presi-dent. Cost is $11. RSVP toPauline Caudill, 3382 Clo-ver Road, Bethel, OH45106; 513-734-3834; [email protected],by June 12.

Ohio River SweepRiver Sweep 2013 is

Saturday, June 15, alongthe Ohio River and itstributaries. Volunteersare needed for this mas-sive event.

River Sweep is a river-bankcleanupthatextendsthe entire length of theOhio River and beyond.More than 3,000 miles of

shoreline will be combedfor trash and debris. Thisis the largest environ-mental event of its kindand encompasses sixstates.

“We are so proud of theprogress we have madecleaning up the Ohio Riv-er and some of its majortributaries, but there isstillwork tobedone,” saidJeanne Ison, project di-rector. “TheOhio is suchagreat natural resourceand provides so much toso many. We need yourhelp.”

Volunteer can call 1-800-359-3977 for site loca-tions and county coordi-nators or visit www.or-sanco.org and click onRiver Sweep. Each volun-teer will receive a free T-shirt.

The River Sweep issponsored by the OhioRiver Valley Water Sani-tation Commission (OR-SANCO) and other stateand environmental agen-cies fromPennsylvania toIllinois. ORSANCO is thewater pollution controlagency for theOhio Riverand its tributaries.

Summer concertsThe New Richmond

Summer Concert Serieswill continue with theSycamore CommunityBand at 7:30 p.m. Friday,June 14, at the bandstandon Suzanna Way.

TheAndersonCommu-nity Band will appear at7:30 p.m. Friday, June 21,at the bandstand.

All veterans will behonored.Theconcertsarefree. Bring a lawn chair.

Board of ElectionsThe Clermont County

Board of Elections haschanged the date of thenext regularmeeting to10a.m. Thursday, June 20, attheboardoffice, 76S.Riv-erside Drive in Batavia.

Veterans nightThe YMCA of Greater

Cincinnati, in cooperationwith the Clermont CountyVeterans’ Services Com-mission, invites all Cler-mont and Brown Countyveterans and their fam-ilies to a free FamilyNight (rain or shine) onFlag Day, Friday, June 14,from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Theevent will be held at theClermont Family YMCA,2075JamesE.SaulsDriveinBatavia. Therewill be acomplimentary dinner,door prizes and family ac-tivities. Bring your swimsuit or work-out attire.RSVP to 513-724-9622 oremail [email protected].

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CLERMONT COUNTY —The county commission-ers May 15 approved afive-year capital improve-ment plan for the water-works and wastewatersystems.

Estimated expendi-tures from 2013 through2017 are $22.5 million forwater and $37 million forwastewater, according tocapital improvement plansummaries.

“It’s good planning onthe part of the water andwastewater groups tocome up with a five-yearplan,” said CommissionerEd Humphrey. “It (givesus) a five-year horizon toplan capital improve-ments.”

There are 82 projectsplanned for 2013 through2017,with 41forwater and41 for wastewater, Bloomsaid.

Reha-bilitationand re-painting isexpected tobegin inJune onthreewatertanks, hesaid. The

interior and exterior ofthe tank on 132 in PierceTownship and the tank onGaynor Road in GoshenTownship will be re-coat-ed. The exterior of theBooster4 tankat the inter-section of Ohio 131 andOhio 132 in StonelickTownship also will be re-painted.

The tanks will be re-painted the same color,Bloom said. The names ofthe respective townshipsalso will be added to ac-company the countyname.

The cost is $1,547,000,Bloom said. Of the total,$613,530 will be covered

by loansfrom theOhio PublicWorksCommis-sion. AnOPWCgrant willcover$589,470.

The remaining $344,000will be paid out of the Wa-ter Resources Depart-ment capital improve-ment fund.

Construction is expect-ed to begin on a sewer re-placement from Eva Laneto Kitty Lane, Bloom said.The pipe size will be in-creased from eight inchesto 12, providing additionalcapacity.

“Rainfall that gets intothe sewer has causedsome sewer backups inthe area,” Bloom said.

The estimated cost is$178,676. An OPWC grantwill cover $76,925. Therest will be paid out of the

capital improvementfund.

Water resources offi-cialsareworking toobtaineasements on Wards Cor-nerRoad for awatermainreplacement, with con-struction expected to be-gin this fall, Bloom said.

About 3,200 feet of linefromWillowbendDrive toBranch Hill-Guinea Pikewill be replaced, he said.Eight-inch pipes will re-place the existing six-inchcast iron pipe installed in1959.

In addition to eliminat-ing older pipes wherebreaks have happened,the project will increasewater pressure fromabout 45 pounds persquare inch to 71, Bloomsaid.

The cost is about$291,400, he said.

Officials also plan tobegin rehabilitating sew-er pipes throughout thecounty this year, Bloom

said.Many asbestos cement

pipes are deterioratingand tree roots are damag-ing clay pipes, he said.Damaged pipes are beingidentifiedusingclosedcir-cuit television and a linerwill be pulled into thepipes to repair them. Theliner is a jointless, seam-less, cured in-place pipethat will protect the pipesfrom root damage anderosion.

“We’ll start that - there-hab project - this year, butit’s a project thatwe’rego-ing to continue year afteryear,” Bloom said.

Pipes have been identi-fied for rehabilitation onForsythia, Hawthorne,Fairway and Elmontdrives inUnion Township,on Galaxy Lane in UnionTownship, Ohio 131 in Mi-ami Township and in theLocust Lake subdivisionin Pierce Township, hesaid.

Water mains in fourareas will be relocated toaccommodate Ohio De-partment of Transporta-tion (ODOT) and Trans-portation ImprovementDistrict (TID) construc-tion, Bloom said.

Watermains will be re-locatedonOhio32near In-terstate 275, Ohio 28 nearCharles Snider Road,Branch Hill-Guinea Pikenear Ohio 28 and onClough Pike.

Othermajorprojects inthe five-year plan includetrunk sewer improve-ments and a possible sys-tem-wide watermeter up-grade to smart meters,Bloom said.

“I think the projectsthat are on the list are ap-propriate and are exactlythe things that we need tobe doing,” said Hum-phrey.

For a complete list ofprojects, visit http://bit.ly/13Ft7HF.

Clermont Co. approves five-year water planBy Roxanna [email protected]

Bloom Humphrey

ARMY RECOGNITION

Clermont County commissioners May 8 recognized Army Sgt. Micheal Cline of Bataviaand Sgt. Michael Ormes of New Richmond for their service. From left areCommissioners Bob Proud and David Uible, Clermont County Veterans ServicesCommission Executive Director Howard Daugherty, U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup’s officemanager Rachel Christian, Cline, Ormes and Commissioner Ed Humphrey. ROXANNA

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NEWTOWN—A“templeof serenity”hasopened inthe village.

At least that’s howKwan Jang Nim (Koreanfor “master instructor”)C.M.Brownhopespeoplewill regard the dojang, ortraining area, at his newHwa Rang Do studio at3603 Church St. in New-town.

Grandmaster Yum’sHwaRangDo -Cincinnatiis offering classes in theancient Korean martialart for adults and chil-dren, as well as self-de-fense classes for women.

Brown recentlymoved his business fromAnderson Township.

“The (Newtown)build-ing was in a good spot fora good price,” Brownsaid.

“I hope our studentslearn the values of disci-pline, courtesy, respectand the self-esteem onegets from personal ac-complishments.”

Crystal Nudo of Mt.Carmel and her 6-year-

old son, Brandon Carta,have been studying withBrown for about a yearand followed him to New-town.

“It’s fabulous physi-cally and mentally and itis family oriented,” Nudosaid.

Brown, who wasreared in New York Cityand lives now in ColerainTownship, said martialarts have always been abig part of his life.

“Like most of the mar-tial artists of my genera-

tion, I became involved inmartial arts in the 1960safter watching the GreenHornet television series,starring the legendaryBruce Lee,” Brown said.

Brown studied Ju-Jit-su, Kung Fu and TaeKwon Do, before settlingon Hwa Rang Do (TheWay of the FloweringManhood).

Contact GrandmasterYum’s Hwa Rang Do -Cincinnati by calling 346-0540 or emailing sabum-nimhrd@ gmail.com.

‘Temple of serenity’ opensBy Jeanne [email protected]

Brandon Carta, 6, of Mt. Carmel, shows us what he's got asmaster Hwa Rang Do instructor C. M. Brown, owner ofGrandmaster Yum’s Hwa Rang Do - Cincinnati, works withthe boy in Brown's new studio in Newtown. JEANNEHOUCK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS


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CLERMONT COUNTY —A committee of ClermontCounty citizens is work-ing to create a memorialhonoring local fallen he-roes.

The memorial will beconstructed adjacent tothe Matt Maupin Wel-come Pavilion at HarshaLake inside the East ForkState Park and will honor14 local men who diedserving the country fromthe Persian Gulf War for-ward.

A groundbreakingMay 14 was held at thepark, with a focus on im-mediate family membersof fallen service mem-bers, known as Gold Starfamily members. TeresaDillinger, mother of fall-en U.S. Marine Mark An-thony Wojciechowski,dug the first shovel ofdirt,whileotherGoldStarfamily memberswatched.

Robert Derr, chair oftheFallenHeroes ofCler-mont County MemorialCommittee, said the me-morial will be “a commu-nity version of the Viet-namWall.”

“It’s going to be aplacethat parents and lovedones of fallen heroes willbe able to ... reflect and

spend time with the oneswho have passed,” Derrsaid.

The men’s names, ser-vice details and dates ofdeathwill be engraved ona granite slab on one sideof an American flag. An-other slab will be en-graved with the words“Fallen Heroes of Cler-montCounty” and aversehonoring the servicemenand women.

Thememorial alsowillfeature a seating wallaround the flag, said de-signer Tim Rolf.

“We want people to in-teract with this, to sitdown,” he said.

The hope is to evoke

feelings of respect, whileencouraging them tospend time at the memo-rial, Rolf said.

We hope people see itand say, “Thank you,”said Howard Daugherty,executive director of theClermont County Veter-ans Services Commis-sion.

Derr said the commit-tee hopes to unveil the

memorial Veteran’s Day,Nov. 11.

“We really believe it’ssomething that needs tobe in the community,”Derr said. “I think we’llhave a good response.”

Thecommittee isseek-ing donations and corpo-rate sponsors. Communi-ty members are encour-aged to get involved bypurchasing a commemo-

rative brick that will beplaced at the site of thememorial.

To purchase a com-memorative brick ormake a donation, call 513-752-4277 or 513-732-7245,or send an e-mail [email protected]. Followthe progress of the me-morialon thecommittee’sFacebook page.

Clermont Co. to honor fallen heroesBy Alex Robinson andRoxanna [email protected]

Gold Star family members May 14 honor fallen heroes as ground is broken for amemorial at East Fork State Park. From left are: Tiffany Sunday, sister of Mark “Tony”Wojciechowski, U.S. Marines; Jonathon Dohrenwend, brother of Jacob Dohrenwend,U.S. Army; Misty Bauer, widow of Joseph Bauer, U.S. Army; Shannon Abernathy, motherof Dohrenwend; and Teresa Dillinger, mother of Wojciechowski. ROXANNA SWIFT/THE

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Bob Derr, chair of theFallen Heroes of ClermontCounty MemorialCommittee, May 14 shareshis thoughts about thememorial during agroundbreaking ceremony.ROXANNA SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY

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WILLIAMSBURG —Miles and Theresa Wilsonhave lived in Williams-burg Township “forever,”according to a township

trustee.Soon,

they mightmove to thevillage ofWilliams-burg - with-out evenpacking abag.

If theydo so, therewill benohardfeelings on behalf of thetownship, said Bari Hen-

ning, trus-tee.

“It onlymakessense forthe proper-ty owner,”Henningsaid. “Weunderstandthey want

to get sewers onto theirproperty andwe can’t pro-vide that.”

Williamsburg Town-ship does not have a sewersystem because it’s sizewouldmakethecostprohi-bative he said.

“There’s no way youcould feasibly do it be-cause (the township) is sorural and spread out,”Henning said. “I don’tthink I know of any town-ships that have a sewersystem.”

ThevillageofWilliams-burg does have a sewersystem, but to connect toit, people must be resi-dents of the village, saidThomas Eigel, assistantcounty administrator.

The Wilson familyowns about 1.3 acres ofland on 3578 Todd’s Run-Foster Road adjacent tothe village.

Sothefamilypetitionedfor an annexation, whichwould essentially makethem “a part of the vil-lage” without moving,Henning said.

“This is primarily ahealth issue,” said DavidBurgess, an attorney forthefamily. “It’sprettycon-clusive that (the annex)would be approved.”

Burgess said their wasno specific reason his cli-ents wanted to switch tothe village’s sewer systemother than it is generallybetter than private sys-tems.

“It’s just a procedure,anybody that can get ac-cess to the village sewer -it is just better for every-one concerned,” he said.“Theyhaveaconventionalseptic system, but they’llbe converting to the citysystem.”

Patti Bates, village ad-ministrator, said itwasherunderstanding the fam-ily’s septic system wasfailing.

The annexation’s onlystipulationis that theprop-erty ownerswould have tobuild a “buffer area” iftownship zoning wasfound to be incompatiblewith village zoning, Bur-gess said.

“Thatbuffer areacouldbe trees, a sidewalk orreally anything as long asit would comply,” he said.

Village officials haveno problem with their an-nexation petition, Batessaid.

Townshipresidentspetition touse villagesewersBy Keith [email protected]

Bates

Henning

Alexsis Sexton, age19, 700 University Lane,Apt. 103, Batavia, was in-dicted April 17 by theClermont County GrandJury for felonious as-sault, a second-degreefelony; endangeringchildren, a second-de-gree felony; and endan-gering children, a third-degree felony. The vic-tim in this case is a 2-year-old, who sufferedthree fractured fingerswhile allegedly in Sex-ton’s care at her apart-ment, said ClermontCounty Sheriff A.J.“Tim” Rodenberg in apress release.

This occurred duringthe same time frame asNoah Philhower was in-jured March 26. In thatcase, Sexton was indict-ed April 3 for feloniousassault, a second-degreefelony, and endangering

children, a second-de-gree felony, said Roden-berg.

Also indicted April 17was Philhower’s mother,Victoria Gans, age 19,500 University Lane,Apt. 104, Batavia, for en-dangering children, athird-degree felony, forher failure to providecare for her son after hewas allegedly injured bySexton, said Rodenberg.

Cincinnati Children’sHospital Medical Centerstaff contacted the Cler-mont County Sheriff’sOffice March 27 about a14-month-old boybrought into the emer-gency room with a se-vere head injury. Medi-cal staff reported the in-juries were inconsistentwith the mother’s expla-nation as to how the inju-ries were received, saidRodenberg.

Two women indicted

BATAVIA — A Bataviawoman is fighting forchange in the CatholicChurch by becoming apriest.

Debra Meyers May 25was the first woman inCincinnati to be ordained

as a priest in the Associa-tion of Roman CatholicWomen Priests. BridgetMary Meehan of FallsChurch, Virginia, and Sa-rasota, Florida, was thepresiding bishop.

Despite theordination,which took place at St.John’s Unitarian Univer-salist Church, 320 Resor

Ave., in Cincinnati, theArchdiocese of Cincin-nati does not recognizeMeyers as a priest.

“From our point ofview asRomanCatholics,it (ordination) didn’t real-ly take place,” said DanAndriacco, communica-tions director for thearchdiocese.

Ordination can only beconferred by the properauthority, he said. Theproper authority in thiscase would be a bishop.

Because the archdio-cese does not recognizewomen as bishops, Mey-ers’ ordination is illegaland invalid, Andriaccosaid.

“The clear and consis-tent teaching of theCatholic Church is thatthe Catholic Church can-not ordain a woman as apriest,” he said.

Meyers said she doesnot care “one way or an-other about what otherpeople think.”

Every individual bap-tized Roman Catholic is

called onby theVat-ican IIdocu-ments tobe aprophet,priest andshepherd,she said.

“That’s the new cove-nant,” she said.

Meyers, who is a pro-fessor at Northern Ken-tucky University, holds amaster’s degree in reli-gious studies and a Ph.Din history and women’sstudies.

She knew when shewas a small child that shewanted to be a priest, shesaid. While many peopletold her she could not be,she found their words tobe disturbing, not discou-raging.

“I have always been aminister,” she said.

Before her ordination,Meyers provided pasto-ral careasamother, avol-unteer at St. Vincent dePaul, pregnancy crisis

centers and a professor,she said.

While sheknowsmanywomen who sought otherreligious affiliations to beordained, Meyers saidshe feels a duty to fulfillher role as a RomanCatholic.

“I feel called to helpthe churchmove forwardinto the 21st century withan inclusive society,” shesaid.

Shewants to helpmar-ginalized followers insideand outside the church,including women, gays,lesbians and individualswho are divorced andwish to remarry.

“It’s hard to believe inthe New Testament andsee how many people areexcluded in thechurch to-day,” Meyers said.

As a priest, she hopesto perform weddings andserve Mass for alienatedCatholics and may offerpastoral care through in-house churches, she said.She also plans to continueteaching at NKU.

Batavia woman fights to change Catholic ChurchBy Roxanna [email protected]

Meyers


WILLIAMSBURG — Wil-liamsburg residents cele-brated the beginning ofsummer June 1.

Adults and childrenalikeweretreatedtoacar-nival, musical entertain-ment, a magician and

great food during the an-nual June in Olde Wil-liamsburgh festival onMain Street.

Presley McFann, left, and Gracelynd McFann embark on a hearty adventure. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

‘Olde Williamsburgh’ ushers in summerBy Keith [email protected]

Dylan Calla, a 14-year-old magician, performs during Junein Olde Williamsburgh June 1. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE

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Tyler Strange throws a life preserver at a cardboard victim while Linda Rominefrom the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers looks on at June in Olde WilliamsburghJune 1. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY

Bethany Crockett rides a pony during June in OldeWilliamsburgh June 1. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY

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Morgan Ousley rides a rotating swing. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE

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Camden Nicely and AddysonNewberry take part in June inOlde Williamsburgh June 1. KEITHBIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

John King shows Stefania Cortez some of his wife’shomemade dolls and jewelry during June in OldeWilliamsburgh June 1. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY

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Dakota Jones,left, TannerJones andMeganGambrellwatch a magicshow duringJune in OldeWilliamsburghJune 1. KEITHBIERYGOLICK/THE

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For more photosfrom the event,

visit http://cin.ci/19JGPiR.

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COMMUNITYJOURNALEditor: Theresa Herron, [email protected], 248-7128

Williamsburg students took thenext step in their livesby graduating from high school May 25.

For more photos from graduation, visit http://cin.ci/11rTDGZ.

Williamsburg High School students are honored during their graduation at Clear Mountain Community Church May 25. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

WilliamsburgHigh Schoolstudentsgraduate

By Keith [email protected]

Students DezerayButts, left,Cortney Kidwell,Cede Flowers andRebecca Chaseget set tobecomegraduates at theWilliamsburgHigh Schoolgraduation atClear MountainCommunityChurch May 25.KEITH

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Students Tabee Rose, left, Sarah Johnson and Amanda Rogers waitfor the ceremony to start at the Williamsburg High Schoolgraduation. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Luke Workman, left, Wes Wright and Kendal Young talk witheach other before the Williamsburg High School graduationbegan. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Students Betsy Spencer, left, Michael Vornhagen, Eleanore Stetler, Tanner Supe and Tiffany Tibbs get readyfor the Williamsburg High School graduation. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Students Dezeray Butts, left, Austin Caldwell and Carrie Cadwallader listen to a speaker before theWilliamsburg High School graduation May 25. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Students Cortney Kidwell, left, Cornelius Myers, Elizabeth Meisbergerand Clifford Richards ponder their future at the Williamsburg HighSchool graduation. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Jeff Cummins, a Williamsburgalumnus and school boardmember, talks to students at theWilliamsburg High Schoolgraduation May 25. KEITHBIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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COMMUNITYJOURNALEditor: Melanie Laughman, [email protected], 513-248-7573

COLUMBUS—This better be good.The story, that is. Its subject - as evi-

denced by numerous athletic awardsand a career-capping run to the Divi-sion II state track and field meet in the300-meter hurdles - clearly is.

But Maddie Scott - an Amelia resi-dent and recent McNicholas Highschool graduate - is more than an ath-lete. She learned her way around a sto-ry as editor for the school’s onlinenewspaper.

No pressure.“I’ll call with my complaints,” she

said, laughing. “I’msure itwill be fine.”Phew.Scott traveled to Columbus each of

the last three season, but 2013 marksher maiden voyage individually.

She took14th place in the state Divi-sion II 300-meter hurdleswith a timeof48.56 seconds.

Preparing for the journey has beenunusual compared to past trips north.McNickseniorshavebeenoutof schoolseveral weeks already. Scott has beenon the job as a lifeguard at Hyde ParkGolf andCountryClub andworking outon the track after being poolside.

“It’s been weird coming back fortrackpractice after not having school,”she said. “The seniors are all coming infromwherever and the underclassmenhave been in school all day.”

HeadcoachDanRosenbaumsaid fo-cus has not been a problem.

“She has been a rock-solid perform-er for us for four years in track andfield,”hesaid. “This isher fourth trip tothe state meet, but her first ever in anindividual race. She has competed thelast three years in the 4x800 relay.

“This year she concentrated moreon the hurdles because that is wherethe team needed her. She had qualifiedto the regional meet in the 300 hurdleseach of her first three years, but thiswas the first time that shemade the re-gional final. She turned in a good per-formance in the regional finals andqualified to state.”

Scott likes the hurdles.“I really loved being on a relay,” she

said. “I got very close with the girls onmy team. But I like the idea of qualify-ing as a individual, too. That’s beensomething I’ve wanted to do all fouryears.

“I like that (the 300hurdles) is some-thing different. The distance is differ-ent, the jumping is different. I just en-

joy it.”Rosenbaum likes the diversity and

flexibility his senior star afforded theteam.

“Maddie is a very competitive run-ner and a very driven person,” Rosen-baum said. “She has been a part ofmany big races for the Rockets in thelast four years. This year she wasnamed GGCL Grey Division track ath-lete of the year. She also competed inthe regional final in the 4x200 and4x400 relays.”

Scott, who also swam for McNick,doesn’t mind the relative obscurity inwhich runners usually toil, especiallycompared to their counterparts in oth-er sports.

“Honestly, I’mnot veryhand-eye co-ordinated,” she said. “That’swhat drewme to swimming and track in the firstplace. That suits me. I could still be ac-tive, still participate, and not have toworry about hitting a ball.”

Scott will attend Miami Universitycome fall and study marketing. She’llcontinue run for fun and to stay inshape, but her last trip to state will beher last serious sprint.

“This meet will be the end of mycompetitive running,” she said.

“It’s kind of bittersweet.”

ByMark D. [email protected]

McNicholas senior Maddie Scott prepares to run the 300 hurdles at the Division II state meet June 7. She finished 14th with a time of48.56 seconds. SCOTT SPRINGER/COMMUNITY PRESS

Great story behindMcNick hurdler Scott

BATAVIA—UCClermont namedGregHimes as the interimmen’s head basket-ball coach.

“Gregwillbringhissuccessandexpe-rience to the Cougars Athletics. We lookforward to working with him,” said Ath-letic Director Brian Sullivan.

“I’m excited for the opportunity tolead the UC Clermontmen’s basketball pro-gram. We have a rich tra-dition. We are workinghard recruiting to con-tinue that winning tradi-tion,” said Himes.

Himes coaching expe-rience includes: Headbasketball coach at South-ern State Community Col-

lege (2010-2012), assistant coach at Ma-son County High School and BrackenCounty High School as well as coachingseveral AAU basketball club teams.Himes was named Ohio Collegiate Ath-letic Conference Coach of the Year in2011-12 and OCAC Co-Coach of the Yearin 2010-11.

Himes is interim UCClermont men’sbasketball coachCommunity Press

Himes

NEW RICHMOND — After one of thebest season in New Richmond track andfield history, twoLadyLions reached thepodium at the Division II state trackmeet June 7-8 at Jesse Owens MemorialStadium on the campus of Ohio StateUniversity.

Junior Olivia Behymermade her sec-ond trip to the state meet in three yearsand finished fifth in the 400-meter dashafter running 57.52.

“She ran well,” coach Terri Flammsaid. “It was her third best time ever. …She was sixth her freshmen year, so tocomeback andmoveup on the podium issomething to be proud of.”

Her performance this season wasspecial after missing out on the statemeet last season when she ran 59.69 atregionals – nearly three seconds slowerthanher timeat regionals this season - tofinish sixth at the Dayton regional.

“Last year she was fighting throughinjuries,” the coach said. “Hermentalitywas that she planned to go (to state). …Through that she set goals for herselfand she reached her goals this week.”

After earning a regional champion-ship the week before state, fellow juniorHannah Hall finished eighth in Colum-bus in her second trip to state in asmanyyears. She cleared 5 feet, butwasn’t abletoreachher5-feet, 4-inchmarksheset inDayton.

“Shedidn’tmake thepodium last yearso that is an improvement,” Flamm said.“Had she jumped well she would havebeenright there.…She just didn’t haveagood day and to place eighth on not sucha great day says a lot.”

Both Behymer and Hall are back fortheir senior seasons in 2014 and to gowith the fact that Flamm graduates justfour, next season is shaping up to be an-other good one for New Richmond.

Lady Lionsput 2 on thestate podiumBy Tom [email protected]

NewRichmond’sOlivia Behymergets somewater afterqualifying forthe 400-meterfinal June 7.The juniorfinished fifth inthe 400 finals,improving onespot fromwhere sheplaced as afreshman. SCOTT

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COLUMBUS — It took longer than heimagined, but it was worth the wait.

Cincinnati Hills Christian AcademyseniorTreyAdkison flew to thepodiumin the Division II state track and fieldmeet, taking fourth place in the polevault at 14-foot-6.

Senior Matt Rowland of BellevueHigh school won the title at 15-foot-9.

“It feels pretty good,” Adkison said.“It was really rewarding to get backinto vaulting competitively this seasonand to make it to state.”

Adkison - a Withamsville residentwho had to sit out his junior season af-ter transferring to CHCA from GlenEste - tied the Division II regional rec-ord with a vault of 15 feet on his way toColumbus.

“Itwasa littlecooler (at state), so thepoles weren’t bending as much,” Adki-son said. “I had to go tomy second pole,which I hadn’t used in a while and Icouldn’t get the kick I wanted.”

CHCA head coach Julie Dietrichsaid the regional vault was impressive.

“It’s a personal best, it’s a school rec-ord, it ties a regional record,” she said.“I think going into state there are onlythree kids, maybe four kids, who arevaulting in at 15 feet.”

“Therewas a group of nine boys stillin at 14-foot-9. Six of them went out atthat height. Unfortunately, Trey was

one of them. It comes down to misses.”Misses come down to concentration,

accordingtoWarrenMcConnell,CHCAvault coach.

“(Adkison) has a great ability to staycalm and concentrate,” he said. “Whenhewas vaulting in the regional, he onlyhad onemiss, and thatwas pretty early.After that, he didn’tmiss again right upto 15 feet.

“He’sverycoachable.He’svery like-able. He’s that combination where hecan handle any situation - wind, rain -keep his focus and execute.”

Adkison qualified for regional com-petition in the vault as a freshman andsophomore at Glen Este High Schoolbefore transferring. He said watchingDan King’s attempt at a GE school rec-ordwhileAdkisonwas inseventhgradeinterested him in the sport.

“I’ve always been one of those kidswho climbed to the highest spot,” hesaid. “(Vaulting) has a lot of thrill to it. Iguess that’s what attracted me to it.”

McConnell said vaulters have a cer-tain mindset.

CHCA vaulter Adkison soars to podiumByMark D. [email protected]

CHCA track athlete Trey Adkison, shownin April, took fourth at state in the polevault.

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Youmust understandEric, I will not totally disagree with

you on what you are saying about the le-gitimacy of the 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) or-ganizationsforeitherside.But,youmustunderstand the liberal organizations gotnone of the extra scrutinizing and ques-tioning the tea party/patriot organiza-tions did. And if you remember any ofthe tea party rallies ever being violent,remind me where this happened andwhen.

I think that’s one reason people at theIRS mentioned the extra scrutiny aboutright-wing groups being home-grownterror organizations. I seem to remem-ber leftist sit-ins about big banks andWall Street being so terrible there wererapes, fights, desecration of police cars,public intoxication, public indecencyand that type of thing - yet you think itsOK to go through extra questioning oftea party groups that have never doneanything remotely like that? Sounds likeits OK for one side to discriminate butnot the other in yourmind. Typical mindset of liberals.

Maybe if the shoe was on the otherfoot your message would be different?Your liberalpartyfollowerswantchoice,but, when that choice is different thantheir agenda, then they don’t have that

same fervor for choices.Robert Dollenmeyer

Milford

America’s gun cultureThe NRA recently held its annual re-

vival meeting. Its members celebratedtheir ability to dictate the votes of ourcongressional representatives and gavebombastic sermons in praise of ourcountry’s favorite false idol, the gun.Profiteers preached against the evils of“politics of emotion” while their use offear and anger helped sell acres of fire-arms on the convention floor. Dealerssold bleeding targets called “The Ex-Girlfriend” and “Rocky,” an Obama loo-kalike. Youth Day taught children that“Guns are fun” and Wayne LaPierre ledthe applause as they welcomed theiryoungest lifetime member, a 3-year-old.

Whether or not you feel that a gun is anecessary tool, this shameless spectaclemakes it hard to deny that our gun cul-ture is out of control. We collect, wear,personalize, accessorize, posewith, bragabout, lovingly photograph them fromallanglesandbuyminiatureversionsforourchildren.TheNRAprofitsgreatlybyhyping and romanticizing these prod-ucts.Are theyspeakingforall ofuswhentheyencourage theattitude thatbeinganAmerican means being armed? If we

push themetal off thepedestal canwe fi-nally have a rational discussion about itsplace in our society?

Karen MarottaBatavia

Regurgitating standard papThe guest column on unions was un-

doubtedly written by a staunch unionman, he regurgitated the standard papadvanced by unions and the DemocraticPartyas they strive toprotect their base.I understand the question as I grewup inaunionhouseholdwheremydadwasfre-quently on strike.

The statistics quoted are readilyavailable on the web (supplied by theAFL-CIO) a quick search shows lots ofstudies, but any that disagree were con-veniently ignored. What was missingfromthediscoursewasoneof thecentralarguments against compulsory union-ism. What proportion of the dues in aunion shop – which you are obligated topay if you want the job - go to contractnegotiation and workplace affairs andhow much goes as campaign contribu-tions that are unilaterally to Democraticcandidates, causes. What never appearsis howmuch of the union dues go to “ad-ministrative costs.” Members would besurprised if they knew how much theirunion representative was paid and what

“benefits” he received.A recent study of Michigan after the

removal of compulsory unionismshowedmembership dropped by 35 per-cent plus. You only make the points thatsupport your case, that would not help!

Stan ShadwellPierce Township

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Somewhere right now an old wom-an with dementia is sitting silently,head bowed, while her daughter yellsand threatens to punch her.

Somewhere a son is emptying hisaged father’s savings account.

And somewhere an elderly widowwith depression sits alone in a dirtyhouse, unfed, unwashed and unwillingto let anyone help her.

Elder abuse is all around us, butwe’re rarely aware of it. It usuallygoes unreported. The victims don’trally in the streets. Often, they’re

afraid to let anyoneknow. It doesn’t getthe attention or fund-ing of child abuse orother forms of do-mestic violence.

But abuse, neglectand financial exploi-tation of the elderlycause immense suf-fering and they costsociety in terms oflost lives, stolen fi-nancial assets, med-

ical expenses, and premature place-ments in institutions.

Last year in Ohio there were 14,344reports of elder abuse, neglect andexploitation. That number is badenough, but it represents a fraction ofthe reality. Research suggests thatonly one in five elder abuse cases isever reported. Nationally, it is esti-mated that older adults lose $2.6 bil-lion annually that is essentially stolenfrom them by relatives, people work-ing for them, “friends” or scam art-ists. Financial exploitation in partic-ular is on the rise.

Prevention of elder abuse beginswith increased awareness and ad-vocacy for more justice and protec-tion for victims.

June 15 is World Elder AbuseAwareness Day, a day in which ad-vocates, victims, and service provid-ers will bring attention to the prob-lem through rallies, memorial ser-vices, conferences or by wearingpurple, as our staff will be doing.Greater awareness is important be-cause it raises more voices to helpthose who have no voice.

There are also other ways to makea difference. Here are a few:

At the federal level: Contact yourlegislators about funding for the El-der Justice Act. This bipartisan legis-

lation was signed in 2010 but no fundshave been appropriated. Fundingwould support protective services,awareness efforts, professional train-ing, and research.

At the state level: Contact yourlegislators to support full funding ofAdult Protective Services acrossOhio. Nearly half of Ohio’s countiesdo not have money for full time adultprotection workers. These are socialworkers who investigate reports ofabuse and arrange for protection,such as home care services, legalassistance, or guardianship. In coun-ties that do have full time workers,there is sometimes only one for theentire county.

In your community: report sus-pected abuse, neglect or exploitationto Adult Protective Services for thecounty where you live. (Telephonenumbers at the end of this column)

In your neighborhood: Reach out toolder adults who may be lonely orstruggling to stay independent intheir homes. Simple acts of kindnesslike walking the dog, shoveling snow,or cutting the grass can make a realdifference. Sometimes there is nofamily caregiver to help and, if thereis, that caregiver may be grateful fora helping hand.

To report suspected elder abuse(including an older person’s self-neglect), call your county adult pro-tective services office. In HamiltonCounty, call 421-LIFE (5433) and inClermont County call 513-732-7173.

Suzanne Burke is the chief executive officerof the Council on Aging of SouthwesternOhio.

Act now to help end,prevent elder abuse

MORE INFO ON TVThe CET program “Focus,”with host

Kathy Lehr, will air a program on elderabuse on Friday June 14, at 7:30 p.m. onChannel WPTO/THINK TV 14, and repeaton Sunday, June 16 at 12:30 p.m. on CET48.1.Guests are Laurie Petrie and Cindy

Fischer of Council on Aging and GailDavis, director of admissions at theShalom Center for Elder Abuse Preven-tion.Within a week of the broadcast, the

program will be available for viewingonline at www.CETconnect.org/focus.

SuzanneBurkeCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

May 29 questionWhatwasyourworstvacationever?Whydid itgoso

completely wrong?

“Ourworstvacationwasa fewyearsagowhenwedecided to visit in-laws in Florida so we could alsoincludea trip toDisneyWorld forour thenyoungsonwho was 6.

“It didn't take very long for sparks to fly betweenthe family thus causing us to camp in a motel notplanning on spending the extra $300 plus dollars wewould have saved staying in their house.

“Never again, motels wewill seek to give breath-ing room.”

O.H.R.

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NEXT QUESTIONOhio legislators are consider-ing a bill which would re-quire only rear license plateson vehicles. Is this a goodidea? Why or why not?

Every week The Community Pressasks readers a question they canreply to via e-mail. Send youranswers [email protected] Chatroom in the subject line.

When winter winds are howling andthe snow is falling, gyms offer the idealclimate-controlled space for workingout. Emerging science suggests howev-er, that exercising outdoors offersbenefits that cannot be duplicated on atreadmill, track or recumbent bike.

For one thing, a person strides dif-ferently when exercising outdoors. Theankle gets flexed more when exercising

outside and at leastoccasionally, one has torun or walk downhill,which stresses themuscles quite differ-ently than when walk-ing on a flat level sur-face. Outdoor exercisetends to be more stren-uous than indoor work-outs. Studies compar-ing treadmill workoutsto running outside

showed that treadmill users expendedless energy in covering the same dis-tance than outdoor runners. The reasonfor the decreased energy expenditureis that there is little to no wind drag orchanges in terrain for the treadmilluser. Studies on cycling showed thesame results. Workouts in the outdoorsalso increased the number of caloriesexpended.

Several studies showed that volun-teers who walked similar distancesboth indoors and outdoors reportedgreater enjoyment in performing theactivity outdoors and scored higher onmeasures of vitality, enthusiasm, plea-sure and self-esteem and decreasedlevels of tension, depression and fa-tigue.

A study on older adults showed thatthose who exercised outdoors exer-cised longer and more often than thosewho worked out indoors.

Despite the boom in the fitness in-dustry, no changes have been seen in

national fitness levels: Gyms are notthe total answer.

Clermont County has many placesand spaces for outdoor fitness activitiesand fun. Try walking the trails at Syca-more Park in Batavia or at the CrookedRun Nature Preserve adjacent to theChilo Lock 34 Park. You can cycle onthe Williamsburg to Batavia Hike/BikeTrail. Spencer Shank Park in Ameliaoffers a walking trail, basketballcourts, playground and Frisbee golfcourse. O’Bannon Creek Nature Trail isa scenic walking trail along the O’Ban-non Creek on the grounds of GoshenHigh School. Washington TownshipPark is a 186-acre park with a play-ground, walking trail, fishing ponds,soccer fields and basketball court.These are but a few of the more than 60places in Clermont County where it iseasy and fun to be active outdoors. Tolearn more about the spaces in yourcommunity where you can be activeoutdoors, contact the Clermont Coali-tion for Activity and Nutrition at 732-7499 for a copy of Places and Spaces:Clermont County’s Guide to LocalParks, Nutrition Programs for Free orLow Cost Activity and Nutrition.

As the lead agency for ClermontCAN, the Clermont County GeneralHealth District supports local activitiesthat encourage wellness through in-creased activity and better nutrition. Tolearn more about Clermont CAN, visithttp://bit.ly/ZP2ZhL.

Denise Franer, RN, is the programcoordinator for Clermont CAN at the Clermont

County General Health District.

Physical activity - take it outside

Denise FranerCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2013

Ashleigh Beard gives the history of the Class of 2013 at the New Richmond High School graduation May 24. For more photos from graduation, see http://cin.ci/1904Hxd. REGINAHERBOLD/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

New Richmond Class of 2013

National Honor Society members Morgan Olenick, Luke Gilday, Zach Manning, KaitlinGelter, Hannah Smiddy, Henry Bezold, Kylie Phillips and Sam Leffler get ready forgraduation to begin May 24 at New Richmond High School. REGINA HERBOLD/FOR THE

COMMUNITY PRESS

Morgan Powers, left, Tanner Wolfe, Cassidy Martin and Andrew Fields wait for the NewRichmond High School graduation to begin May 24. REGINA HERBOLD/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Megan Deters, left, Victoria Booker and AmberBuckley wait with the rest of their class at NewRichmond High School before the graduationceremony to begin May 24. REGINA HERBOLD/FOR THE

COMMUNITY PRESS

National Honor Society members are ready for the New Richmond High Schoolgraduation to begin May 24. From left are: Morgan Olenick, Luke Gilday, Zach Manning,Kaitlin Gelter, Hannah Smiddy, Henry Bezold, Kylie Phillips and Sam Leffler. REGINAHERBOLD/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Alex Dye, left, Dallas Parks, Brenden Giles, JR Forsee and James WhiteJr. wait for the New Richmond High School graduation ceremony tobegin May 24. REGINA HERBOLD/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

National Honor Societymembers gather beforegraduation begins at NewRichmond High School May24. From left are: Sarah Glenn,Ashleigh Beard; Kara Burns;Cole Bird; Adam Bird,superintendent and father ofCole Bird; Mark Bailey,principal; Nathaniel Dixon,Lindsay Gundler, Class of 2013secretary; and Erik Hermann.REGINA HERBOLD/FOR THE

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New Richmond High School seniors wait for the graduation ceremony to begin May 24.From left in front are: Kaitlin Gelter (National Honor Society), Samantha McDowell, LukeGilday (National Honor Society), MadisonWallace (National Honor Society), SydneyClancey, Alex White (National Honor Society) and Zach Manning. Back row: Marisa Davidand Nathaniel Dixon (National Honor Society). REGINA HERBOLD/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Kara Ann Burns, New Richmond High SchoolClass of 2013 valedictorian and senior classpresident, and Ashleigh Beard, class treasurer,wait for graduation to begin May 24. REGINAHERBOLD/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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THURSDAY, JUNE 13Art 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.

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, 2010 Wolfangel Road,$5. 379-4900. Anderson Town-ship.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.

FilmsGibsonburg, 10:35 a.m., 12:40p.m., 3 p.m., 5:05 p.m., 7:40 p.m.and 9:45 p.m., Pierce PointCinema 10, 1255 W. Ohio Pike,Underdog baseball team winssix games and loses 17 games inregular season. In a magicalway, the team wins eight gamesin a row to become the firsthigh school baseball team, inany state, to win a state champi-onship with a losing record.Starring Louis Bonfante, LiliReinhart and Jonnie Wagner.947-3333; www.ourshow-times.com/piercepoint. Amelia.

Music - BenefitsSouthern Gospel BenefitConcert, 7 p.m., Miami ValleyChristian Academy, 6830 SchoolSt., Music by local group FreshSpirit and the Soul’d Out Quar-tet. Refreshments will be avail-able. For Patti Cox, first-gradeteacher, fighting multiple my-eloma. Benefits Prayers for Patti.Free; donations accepted.Presented by Miami ValleyChristian Academy High School.272-6822. Newtown.

Music - BluesSonny’s Solo Blues, 7-11 p.m.,Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch HillGuinea Pike, 697-9705;www.mamavitas.com. Loveland.

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 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, 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, 5-8 p.m.Brad Martin., Lake Isabella,10174 Loveland-Madeira Road,Items available a la carte. Pre-sented by Great Parks of Hamil-ton County. 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.

On Stage - TheaterMurder 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.

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, 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.

Home & GardenDo-It-Yourself Workshop:Concrete Repair, 10-11:30 a.m.,The Home Depot-Beechmont,520 Ohio Pike, Evaluate concreteto determine necessary repairs,select correct products forrepairing various concreteproblems and learn to repaircracks, flakes and breaks. Free.688-1654. Union Township.

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, 8255 BeechmontAve., Cats and dogs available foradoption. 474-0005; www.pep-permintpig.org. AndersonTownship.

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., MercyHealthPlex Anderson, 7495 StateRoad, Weekly through July 21.Eye-hand coordination, racquetskills, basic strokes and scoring.Indoors. Bring racquet. Also,Tennis for Intermediates. Ages

18 and up. $69. Registrationrequired. Presented by Commu-niversity at UC. 556-6932;www.uc.edu/ce/commu. An-derson Township.Car Cruise In, 4-8 p.m., QuakerSteak & Lube, 590 ChamberDrive, For old, restored, highperformance or car with a story.Free. 831-5823; www.quaker-steakandlube.com.Milford.

ShoppingRummage for Raptors Side-walk Sale, Noon-4 p.m., WildAbout Birds, Free. 248-2044;www.birdchat.com.Milford.

MONDAY, JUNE 17Art 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 - ArtsClayWorks Youth SummerCamps, 9 a.m.-noon, WhistleStop Clay Works, 119 HarrisonSt., Clay Creations for a Tree-

house or Garden. Daily throughJune 21. Learn the art and craftof clay while having fun andexploring creativity. Classes aresmall, with maximum of 12students per class. Studentsreceive group and individualinstruction at their own level.Ages 7-13. $165. Registrationrequired. 683-2529; www.whis-tlestopclayworks.com. Loveland.Children’s Art EnrichmentCamp, 8:30-11 a.m. and 12:30-3p.m., Village Art House, 120 N.Market St., Daily through June21. Art activities, includingsupplies. Ages 3-8. $80 perperson. Registration required.732-2177; www.villagearthouse-.com. Batavia.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18Art & Craft ClassesBotanica Monthly Classes, 6-8p.m., Botanica, 9581 Fields ErtelRoad, Design class. Stay after tocreate your own arrangementwith help of instructor 7-8 p.m.Free. Registration required.697-9484; www.botanicacincin-nati.com. Loveland.

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

Exercise ClassesChair Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Yogawith Sharon Studio 1, $6 drop-inor $50 for 10 classes. 237-4574.Amelia.

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.683-0150; www.lovelandfm-.com. Loveland.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19Art & 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.

Art 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, $5.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.

Health / WellnessPre-Diabetes Class, 4-6 p.m.,Mercy Health Anderson Hospi-tal, 7500 State Road, Informa-tion on making healthy foodchoices, exercise and bloodsugar control and monitoringblood sugar levels. $20. Present-ed by Mercy Health Partners.956-3729; www.e-mercy.com.Anderson Township.TriHealth Mobile Mammog-raphy Screening, 8:30a.m.-3:30 p.m., Bethesda GroupPractice Milford, 5861 CinemaDrive, Digital screening mam-mography. Reservations re-quired. Presented by TriHealthWomen’s Services Van. 569-6565; www.trihealth.com.Milford.

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 20Art 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.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.

Home & GardenDo-It-Herself Workshop: HowTo Build An Adirondack Chair,6:30-8 p.m., The Home Depot-Beechmont, 520 Ohio Pike,Understand tools and suppliesneeded, learn to build an adi-rondack chair, select products todecorate your chair and checkout additional videos for how tobuild footstool and coffee table.Free. 688-1654. Union Township.

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 21Art 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, 5-8p.m., Lake Isabella, Kevin Fox.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. 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, $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.

FestivalsSt. Columban Parish Festival,6-11 p.m., St. Columban Church,894 Oakland Road, Music by Offthe Hook. Music, games, raffle,bid-and-buy and children’s rides.Pizza hot dogs, metts, burgers,fries and barbecue chickendinner. Beer Garden and wineavailable with ID. Dress forweather. Free. 683-0105;www.stcolumban.org. Loveland.

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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22Art 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.

FestivalsSt. Columban Parish Festival,6-11 p.m., St. Columban Church,Music by Rusty Griswolds. Free.683-0105; www.stcolumban.org.Loveland.

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Wild About Birds, 1133 Main St. in Milford, will host a Rummage for Raptors Sidewalk Saleto benefit RAPTOR Inc. The sale will feature gently-used birding merchandise. Hours are 10a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, and noon to 4 p.m.Sunday, June 16. Pictured is a juvenile red-tailed hawk rehabilitated by RAPTOR Inc. justbefore it was released back into the wild. THE ENQUIRER/GLENN HARTONG.

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Cincinnati Scholar-ship Foundation/Remem-bering Tony “Wojo”awarded four scholar-ships totaling $5,000.

Steven Emerson, Bri-anWirthlin and CourtneyMaggard from Glen EsteHigh School and JarodWolfe from ClermontNortheastern wereawarded scholarships inthe memory of USMCSSGT Mark AnthonyWojciechowski.

Tony “Wojo” graduat-ed from Glen Este HighSchool in 2002. Tony wasan explosive ordinancedisposal technician and

was killed in action dur-ing his second deploy-ment to Iraq April 30,2009. He was 25 yearsold.

To qualify for a schol-arship, students must berelated to an active dutyUnited States servicemember or to a U.S. vet-eran from any branch ofthe military. In addition,the requirements of theessay include: RelaywhatWojo’s dedication toduty and service to coun-try mean to you, relayhow Wojo’s leadershipabilities and qualitiesmight inspire you, relay

how Wojo’s passion forlife and adventure mayrelate to you, what does ittake to become an EODtechnician or what wouldyou do to remember yourfallen hero’s ultimatesacrifice?

Deadline for scholar-ship applications is April30th of each year.

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This year, grandsonWill came home with ateeny cabbage sproutfrom Bonnie Plants. Bon-nie Plants has a programthroughout the United

States thatgivesthird-graders acabbageplant togrow. Atthe end ofthe sea-son, theirteachersends aphoto of

the class’s best plant as astate entry. The prize is$1,000 scholarship for thewinner in each state.

Will is taking care ofhis cabbage in my gardenand, so far, his Bonniecabbage is larger than allof mine. This is a fun andeducational way to getkids interested in gar-dening and eatinghealthy.

It’s also the time ofyear I start getting re-quests for the cole slawsmade in local delis and areader favorite is Thrift-way’s slaw recipe. It wasgiven to me by a readerseveral years ago andremains in my recipe“hall of fame.” After Willsends his cabbage photoin, I’m going to teach himto make stuffed cabbagerolls and Aunt Becky’sslaw.

Aunt Becky’s(Thriftway) coleslaw

Depending upon howmuch cabbage you have,you may not need all ofthe dressing. Add andtaste as you go along.Remember, the saladshould be dressed, notdrowned! The dressingkeeps well, covered for aweek or so in the refrig-erator and is delicious ona simple salad of leaflettuce and sliced toma-toes.

1head cabbage, shredded1 carrot, shredded2 tablespoons sugar orequivalent substitute

1 cup each: Hellman’smayonnaise andMarzettislaw dressing

Celery seed, salt and pepperto taste

Mix cabbage and car-rot. Blend sugar, mayo,dressing and seasonings.Pour over cabbage mix-ture and stir to mix.

Tip from Rita’skitchen

Use a bag of cole slawmix instead of the cab-bage and carrot.

Classic strawberryjam

Daughters-in-lawJessie and Courtneycame over with their kidsto make strawberry jamfrom fresh picked ber-

ries from A&M farms.Except for little Emer-son, who napped duringthe jammaking session,all four grandkidshelped. After they left,my neighbor Sandybrought her granddaugh-ter, Jalyse, over to makea batch. What a fun day!Check out my blog forstep-by-step photos. Us-ing local berries in sea-son gives the jam abright red hue and deli-cious berry flavor.

8 8 oz. canning jars with lids5 cups finely mashedstrawberries (we used the

food processor afterstemming the berries andwashing them. Mashingby handworks, too.)

11.75 oz. box regularSure-Jell fruit powderedfruit pectin (not low-sugarfruit pectin)

1 tablespoon fresh lemonjuice

7 cups sugar

Put canning jars indishwasher and keep hot,or sterilize clean jars inhot boiling water for 15minutes, again keepingjars hot. Keep lids andseals in simmering water.

Using a very large pan

(I have a gargantuanjelly pan), pour in ber-ries, pectin and lemonjuice. Bring to a boil overhigh heat. Add sugar allat once. Stirring con-stantly, bring back to arolling boil over highheat. (You'll see big bub-bles over the entire sur-face of the jam and whenyou stir the bubbles willremain). At this time,cook for 1minute. Becareful, as mixture willburn if not stirred contin-uously. If you’re nervousabout this, turn heat tomedium high. Pour intohot jars carefully, skim

any foam off top, wiperims of jars with clean,wet cloth, and place lidsand seals on. Turn upsidedown for five minutes(this kills any bacterialingering on the insidelid). Turn right side upand let cool at room tem-perature. You’ll hear a“ping” when the seal iscomplete. The jam usu-ally jells within a coupleof hours, but sometimesit takes longer. If thereare any jars that do notseal completely (pressdown in the center of thelid and it should not popback up) store those inthe refrigerator. Store incupboard up to a year.

Tip from Rita’skitchen

Sometimes instead ofturning the jars upsidedown, I’ll process them ina water bath for 5 min-utes after filling andsealing.

Sugar-freestrawberry jam

Check out my blog atCincinnati.Com/blogs forthis recipe.

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.

Slaw recipe is from the ‘hall of fame’

RitaHeikenfeldRITA’S KITCHEN

Will Heikenfeld is pictured watering his Bonnie cabbage plant. Grandma Rita shares a coleslaw recipe. THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD.

Onmy drive in towork on Ohio 32, I cameupon a spray vehicletraveling in the right-hand lane. As I passed bythis vehicle, I thought tomyself, “it is spring timeand more agriculturalequipment will be shar-ing the roadways with us.Guess this would be agood time to remindeveryone to be morevigilant in their safety onthe roads.”

The OSU Ag Safetyteamwants us to consid-er: What are the chancesthat you will be involvedin a farmmachinerycollision on a publicroad? These factors in-crease the odds.

»Motor vehicle trafficincreases yearly.

» Fewer people havefarm backgrounds andknow to use caution whenapproaching farm equip-ment on the roadway.

» Farms are largerthan in the past, so opera-tors are forced to travelgreater distances on theroadways between fields.

» Farm equipment hasbecome larger and canextend into the oppositelane of traffic beyond thetractor.

There may be littleyou can do to changethese factors, but othersare directly under yourcontrol. For example,

lack ofvisibility isa majorcause ofmanycrashes. Itmakes abig differ-ence bymakingsure yourequipmenthas a clear-

ly visible slow-movingvehicle emblem, properlighting and enhancedreflective material.

As a driver on theroadway, be cautious ofagricultural equipmentwhen you approach them.Pass with proper signal-ing when it is a safe zoneto pass. Our world is aplace of hurry, but this isnot the time to be in ahurry.

Peggy Kirk Hall, Asst.Professor, OSU Exten-sion Agricultural & Re-source Law, states thatspring planting seasonbrings increased agricul-tural traffic on Ohio’srural roads, including theuse of all-purpose vehi-cles (APVs), all-terrainvehicles (ATVs), Gators,Mules and other four-wheeled utility vehicles.Laws on these vehicleshave changed in recentyears and there is stillconfusion over the newprovisions. Farmers who

plan to use an APV, ATVor utility vehicle on theroadway for farm workshould take a fewmin-utes to review the appli-cable laws and ensurecompliance. This in-formation can be foundat http://bit.ly/11ONc01.

Visithttp://clermont.osu.edu,

Facebook at OSU Exten-sion – Clermont County,or 732-7070 for moreOSU Extension informa-tion.

Gigi Neal is theagriculture and natural

resources educator for theOhio State University

Extension Office in ClermontCounty.

Be cautious around farm equipment

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The Clermont CountyBoard of DevelopmentalDisabilities (CCDD) con-ducted the 38th annualThomas A. Wildey SchoolGraduation ceremonyWednesday, May 22.

TheClass of 2013were:Matthew Osterling, WestClermont Local SchoolDistrict; Andrew Poff,Milford Exempted Vil-lage School District; andJustin Whitt, Goshen Lo-cal School District.

CCDD SuperintendentSharon Woodrow wel-comed the audience andintroduced special gueststhat included former Su-perintendent Donald A.Collins, who is also vicepresident of the Clermont

DD EmpowersMe Board;former Associate Super-intendent Richard Stern-berg; and Norma Green,wife of RepresentativeDoug Green of the 66thDistrict, who joined herlater at the graduation re-ception.

Osterling was the re-cipient of the Donald A.Collins AchievementAward for the achieve-ments he reached duringhis years at the WildeySchool.

Diplomas were pre-sented by Nancy Spears,Goshen schools; ToddWells, Milford schools;and Jay Williams, Wildeyprincipal, on behalf ofWest Clermont schools.

Three graduate fromWildey SchoolWildeygraduateMatthewOsterling ofUnionTownship iscongratulatedby his family.From left,standing, are:Sister Emily,mother Andrea,aunt BarbMachelis,grandmotherMildred Hoh,brother Johnand fatherJohn. THANKS TOLISA DAVIS

What is Child Find?What does it really meanfor infants, toddlers andschool-age children inClermont County?

The Child Find Man-date found in the Individ-uals with DisabilitiesEducationAct (IDEA) re-quires all school districtsto identify, locate andevaluate all childrenwithdisabilities from birththrough age 21, regard-less of the severity oftheir disabilities. Theymust identify all childrenwho may need specialeducation services evenif the school is notprovid-ing special education ser-vices to the child.

All states are requiredto develop and imple-ment practical methodsof determining whichchildren with disabilities

are receiving specialeducation and relatedservices and which arenot. (20 U.S.C. 1412(a)(3).

The Child Find man-date applies to all chil-dren who reside within astate, including childrenwho attend public andprivate schools, home-less children, migrantchildren, highly mobilechildren, and childrenwho are wards of thestate. (20 U.S.C. 1412(a)(3)

The primary purposeof the Individuals withDisabilities EducationAct 2004 is to insure thatall children with disabili-ties receive a free appro-priate public education,including special educa-tion and needed servicesthat are designed tomeetthe child’s unique needs,

to prepare them for sec-ondary and post second-ary education, employ-ment and independentliving.

Congress encouragesstates to provide EarlyInterventions Services(Early InterventionsRegulations (34 C.F.R.303.321). Early Interven-tion Services means thatchildren with develop-mental delays and otherdisabilities will receivetreatment early. UnderIDEA 2004, states mustensure that children withdisabilities are eligiblefor special education ser-vices by the age of three.

Early interventionprograms may be admin-istered by multiple agen-cies, coordinated by aninteragency teamheadedby a lead agency. The

lead agency is responsi-ble for ensuring that chil-dren suspected of havinga disability are identi-fied, and the agencies in-volved have a referralsystem in place. Deter-mination of need forearly interventions ser-vices is determinedwith-in 45 calendar days afterreferral is made.

Help Me Grow EarlyIntervention is the statesprogram for infants andtoddlers with develop-mental delays or disabil-ities and their families.The program has fourgoals: To enhance the de-velopment of infants andtoddlerswithdisabilities;reduce educational costsby minimizing the needfor special education;minimize the likelihoodof institutionalizationand maximize indepen-dent living; and to en-hance the capacity offamilies to meet theirchild’s developmentalneeds.Early interventionhelps children with dis-abilities achieve theirgoals in cognitive, social/emotional, communica-tive, adaptive and physi-cal development.

ClermontCountyHelpMe Grow programs arehoused at the ClermontCounty Department ofDevelopmental Delays,ThomasWildey Center inStonelick Township.

Clermont referrals(with parent’s permis-sion) can be made by so-cial service agencies,hospitals, physicians’ of-fices, health clinics, childcare centers and familiesthemselves. Call 732-5030 or fax informationto 732-5031.

Child Find helps children with special needs

May was MentalHealth Month in Cler-mont County and thehopewas to raise aware-nessaboutmentalhealthconditions and the im-portance of mental well-ness for everyone. ThethemeforMentalHealthMonth is “Pathways toWellness.”

“Preventing mentalhealth problems andtreatingmental illness isnecessary in creatinghealthy communitieswhere all residents canthrive. Promotion andsupport of communitybased prevention andtreatment services thatrespond to youth, adultand family mentalhealth needs are neces-sary to promote overallwellness and the com-missioners proudly sup-port the local effortsthat improve overallhealth in our communi-ties,” said ClermontCounty CommissionerEd Humphrey.

Karen J. Scherra, ex-ecutive director of theClermont County Men-tal Health and RecoveryBoard, accepted theproclamation and dur-ing the presentationstated it is fitting for thisalso tobeNationalPoliceAppreciation Week.Scherra considers thetwo merged because ofClermont County Men-tal Health and RecoveryBoard’s advanced CrisisIntervention Training(CIT) program attendedby local law enforce-ment, first respondersand emergency re-sponders. She reported

that 46 percent of Cler-mont County’s full-timeswornpoliceofficers, allnewofficers, aClermontPark Ranger, a statehighway patrol trooperand several correctionsofficers from the countyjail, as well as UC Cler-mont safety officers andtwo fire departmentshavenowbeentrained inthe CIT training pro-gram.

The CIT training pro-vides additional tools toappropriately handlecircumstances involv-ing a mental health cri-sis. This is a benefit forlaw enforcement offi-cers because the train-ing teaches hands-onmethods in de-escalat-ing the situation, whichprovides a safe environ-ment for all involved.The CIT training equipsparticipants with thetools needed to properlyassess and respond to amental health situation.The CIT program ismore than training. Italso involves partner-ships between law en-forcement and mentalhealth providers and as-sures access to servicesis available for thoseidentified as needingmental health assis-tance. Individualswith amental health disorderor a mental health crisiscan now be referred bypolice officers for treat-ment.

Having emergencyresponders attend theCIT training is also ben-eficial to the people whohave a mental illness;they can now be re-ferred for treatment asopposed to being caughtup in thecriminal justicesystem. Scherra saidfamily members nowfeel more comfortablecontacting law enforce-ment and trust they willrespond appropriately.

“We feel that we aredoing what we can atClermont CountyMHRB to connect bothagencies and people tothepropermentalhealthservices,” said Scherra.

The Clermont CountyMental Health & Recov-ery Board is acceptingnew board members. Ifinterested,download theapplication at http://bit.ly/18f0Gop and mailto the Clermont CountyCommissioners, 101 E.Main St., Batavia, OH45103. For more infor-mation, visithttp://bit.ly/10icYXI.

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The purpose of the hearing is consider thebudgetary matters required to be submittedto the county auditor under Ohio RevisedCode §§5705.29 and 5705.30. On or beforeJune 28, 2013, a copy of the budgetary infor-mation to be considered and submitted willbe available for public inspection at the Ad-ministration Building during regular businesshours, Monday through Friday 8am to4:30pm.

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“Musings from theLand of the Clear Moun-tain” - a new history ofClermont County - hasbeen released by LittleMiami Publishing Co.

Gary Knepp, the au-thor, described the bookas the product of his 25-year journeyalong theby-ways of Clermont Countyhistory.

“Our history is fasci-nating. You never knowwhat you’re going to dis-cover,” Knepp said. “Re-cently, I found the storyofaBethel residentwhowasnamed a Communist in a1950 Congressional com-mittee attended by Rich-ard Nixon. There was ayoung paratrooper fromAmelia who was a mem-

ber of the famed WorldWar II “Band of Broth-ers.” Clermont Countywas once home to three19th century communes.These and other storiesare included in this book.”

Musings is a compila-tion of newspaper arti-cles, excerpts fromspeeches, and new ma-terial written especiallyfor thebook. It is topicallyarranged into13 chapters,including “Grant: Cler-mont’s Favorite Son;”“Murder and Mayhem;”“Freedom’s Struggle;”“Calamities;” “ClermontatWar;” and “Seeking Sal-vation.”

Knepp, who lives inMilford, is an attorneyand teaches political sci-

ence and history at Cler-mont College.

Copies of the bookmaybe obtained from the au-

thorat either732-3415, [email protected], orfrom the publisher at 576-9369.

Knepp releases new history book

BETHEL — Mike Salva-tore worked as a sheriff’ssergeant in Los AngelesCounty until he retired inAugust 2005.Hemoved toBethel with his wife, whogrew up in the village,shortly after.

Salvatore, a NationalRifle Association-certi-fied instructor, beganteaching advanced defen-sivepistol classes.Healsois certified to teach con-cealed-carry classes.

His first lesson:There’s more than oneway to reload a gun. And afew of them require onlyone arm.

That lesson took on anewmeaningwhen Salva-tore met Brian Anderson,who lost his right arm andleg in a 1994 train acci-dent.

Anderson, a 41-year-old Mount Carmel resi-dent who works in com-mercial real estate, re-cently obtained his con-cealed-carry permitthrough a class with Sal-vatore.

Salvatore treated An-derson differently thenhe’s been treated manyother times in his life -normal.

“Brian came throughmy class and his expecta-tionsweren’thigh,”Salva-tore said. “I didn’t treathim any different thananyone else and by theend, you could see a dra-matic improvement (inhis shooting).”

Anderson lost both hisrightarmand legwhileat-tending the University ofCincinnati 19 years ago.He and a group of friendswere riding a train whenhe fell in between thecars.

“The train ran overmyarm and leg,” Andersonsaid. “My arm (came) offat the shoulderandmy legis off about 6 inchesabovemy knee.”

Anderson uses twoprosthetic limbs, and hisinability to wield a hand-gun with two hands al-most kept him from get-ting his concealed-carry

permit.“I had zero experience

(handling a gun),” Ander-son said. “Not only was Ihesitant from not havingthe experience, but I alsohad a bit of a challenge(using one hand).”

Anderson visits a lot ofdifferent areas and apart-ments that aren’t locatedin the safest neighbor-hoods because he oper-ates a property manage-ment company.

He decided to get hisconcealed-carry licenseafter one recent incident.

“We had the policecalled at one of our prop-erties and they actuallyhad to bring the S.W.A.Tteam into a unit because aguylockedhimself inwithhis girlfriend,” Andersonsaid. “They actually hadto tase theguy(withastungun) and that’s reallywhat sparked it. It’s one ofthose things you never

think could happen, but itkind of opened my eyes.”

Salvatore summonedup his 30 years of law en-forcement experience tohelp Anderson arm him-self and succeed in theclass.

“In Los Angeles Coun-ty, we were trained to op-erate a handgunwith onlyone arm to simulate beingshot,” Salvatore said. “Ididn’t really see (helpingAnderson) as a big chal-lenge.”

Before the class, An-derson’s biggest concernwassafely loadingandun-loading his gun. Salvatoretaught Anderson a fewdifferent techniques andpretty soon he was shoot-ing better than the rest ofhis 10-person class.

“He toldme to stick therevolver barrel in mypocket with the chamberoutandIwasable to load itthat way,” Anderson said.“With a semi-automatic 9-mm pistol, he showed mehow to cock the chamberusing my belt and thenalso with the back of myboot.”

The techniquesweren’t difficult and

posedAndersonfewprob-lems, Savatore said.

Most of his strugglescame from inside his ownhead.

“Getting his confi-dence up was the biggestobstacle,” Salvatore said.

But after Andersonsuccessfully passed theclass,hefacedanotherob-stacle - getting a gun.

Salvatore recentlyopened Gunslingers Out-post in Bethel, but thatdidn’t necessarily make iteasier to get a gun.

After the Sandy HookElementary School shoot-ing inDecember, gun sup-plies became extremelyhard to come by, Salva-tore said, because peoplewere afraid they wouldsoon have their access toguns taken away.

Not only were suppliesscarce, but only one man-ufacturer in the UnitedStates made a fully-equipped, left-handedgun, he said.

Based in Connecticut,Charter Arms’ PresidentNickEckerpreviouslyde-veloped a special gun forhis left-handed daughterto shoot.

Salvatore sent anemailto Charter Arms, explain-ing Anderson’s situation,and asked how he couldbuy one. The very nextdayhegotacall fromEck-er, who offered to send a.38-caliber southpawhandgun free of charge.

“Mike had no inten-tions of them sending itfor free and donating it tome,” Anderson said. “Hejust wanted to get it in hisshop to sell.”

Again, Salvatore re-fused to take credit forhelping Anderson.

He didn’t try to get thegun for free, he said, justlike he didn’t treat Ander-son any differently thanthe other people in hisclass.

Anderson, though, re-members it slightly dif-ferently.

“Mike was incredible.Instead of taking breakswith the rest of the class,he would show me how tohandle the weapon one-handed,” Anderson said.“He went over and abovewhat I expected.”

And the new gun?“It works incredibly,”

he said.

Owner teaches reloading gun one-handedBy Keith [email protected]

Mike Salvatore displays one of the about 50 guns he has for sale at the GunslingersOutpost. Salvatore opened the Bethel gun store April 20. KEITH BIERYGOLICK/THE COMMUNITY

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GUNSLINGERSOUTPOST118 E. Plane St.Phone: 513-734-GUNSHours: Wednesday

through Friday, 11 a.m. to6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.to 7 p.m.

Deborah Salvatore of Bethel, left, with Brian Anderson ofMount Carmel as he shows off the custom, left-handedgun Mike Salvatore helped him get. PROVIDED

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Dustin BroseDustin Miles Brose, 26, Amelia, died

May 31.Survived by mother Carol DeMoss;

brother Daniel Brose; fiancee HeatherBlalock; grandfather David “Papaw”DeMoss; uncle Larry (Nelda) DeMoss,aunt Gloria (the late Harry) Maggard.Preceded in death by grandmotherRosemary DeMoss, uncle David DeMoss.

Services were June 7 at E.C. NurreFuneral Home.

Harold DaughertyHarold B. Daugherty, 92, Union

Township, died June 2.Survived by wife Ruth Daugherty;

children Harold L., Howard (Terri), Jerry(Evonne) Daugherty, Eva (Jay) Roewer;stepsons Raymond, Melvin, Richard

Kuhn; brother Ralph Daugherty; sixgrandchildren; five great-grandchil-dren; two great-great-grandchildren.Preceded in death by sisters BerniceLindsey, Velma Newkirk.

Services were June 6 at the BethelChurch of the Nazarene. Arrangementsby E.C. Nurre Funeral Home. Memorialsto: Bethel Church of the Nazarene, 50 E.Water St., Bethel, OH 45106.

Guy Gessendorf Jr.Guy L. Gessendorf Jr., 74, Pierce

Township, died June 3.Survived by wife Barbara Gessendorf;

children Michael, Sean Gessendorf,Michelle (Harley) Neftzer, Rachel (Brian)Shearer; grandchildren RebekkahGessendorf, Rachel (Nick) Snavely, EmilyNeftzer, Ethan, Evan, Alexander Shear-er; great-grandson Jalen Jackson; sister

Betty Bowling; nieces and nephewBrenda, Paul, Linda, Kristen; step-mother Ruby Gessendorf. Preceded indeath by parents Guy Sr., Eva Gessen-dorf, sister Bobby Hymer, granddaugh-ter Alexandra.

Services were June 7 at E.C. NurreFuneral Home.

Lois RichardsonLois Godfrey Richardson, 73, Batavia,

died March 22.Survived by partner Donald Fry;

children Norma Slone, Jeanna Lee,Sandra Richardson, Tamara Smith, Dale,Amy Fry; sisters Patricia Cook, CarolSouther; grandchildren Carmin Ellis,Carrie Trimble, Nickalas RichardsonHaines, Dalton Fossyl, Cheyenne Smith,Braden Fisher; great-grandchildrenBranden, Jarod, Stephanie, Dale, Alicia,

Arin, Aric, Dillon, Daylon, Dezlon.Preceded in death by son GregoryWayne Isaacs, brother Dick Godfrey.

Arrangements by Moore FamilyFuneral Home. Memorials to the Hos-pice of Cincinnati.

Gloria RobbinsGloria Jean Robbins, 61, died June 2.

She was an accounting clerk for theMulticolor Corp.

Survived by mother Eva Rose Rob-bins; siblings Denise (Paul) Pelphrey,Bonita (Roger) Almer, Ronald Robbins;aunt and uncle Ted, Judy Balanger;cousins Terry, Vikki Callahan; niece andnephews Joshua, Brandon (Cristia)Weisbrodt, David Pelphrey, Raymond(Julie) Vitatoe, Aimee (John) Hamilton;great-nieces and nephews Mason,Sabastian, Elijah, Hunter Weisbrodt,

Michael, Blake, Andrea Vitatoe, Hildie,Zenn Hamilton. Preceded in death byfather John Robbins.

Services were June 5 at Evans FuneralHome. Memorials to: Juvenile DiabetesResearch Foundation, 8041HosbrookRoad, Suite 422, Cincinnati, OH 45236.

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AMELIAArrests/citationsRichard A. Markus, 54, 3356 HuntsmanTrace, domestic violence, May 11.Damion Richey, 18, 54 Cyprus Circle,obstructing official business, criminalmischief, drug abuse, May 12.

Incidents/investigationsCriminal mischiefPort-o-let pushed over at Groh Park at3390 Huntsman Trace, May 14.Vehicle tampered with at 17 AshwoodPlace, May 12.Domestic violenceAt Huntsman Trace, May 11.TheftMotorcycle helmet taken at 31MallardDrive, May 20.

BATAVIAArrests/citationsCody L. Fuhrman, 21, 611 Kilgore St.,warrant, May 21.Chanin D. Colllins, 18, 494 Leann Drive,drug paraphernalia, May 21.Juvenile, 14, drug paraphernalia, May21.

Incidents/investigationsBreaking and enteringWindows damaged at Holy Trinity Hallat Wood Street, May 14.

NEW RICHMONDArrests/citationsDave Shelton, 43, 872 Liberty St., war-rant, May 14.Danielle C. Kabler, 25, 2822 S. BantamRoad, driving under suspension, May15.Dakota Walton, 20, 957 Ohio Pike,warrant, May 21.Christina M. Wolf, 35, 2406 Ohio 132,warrant, May 22.

Incidents/investigationsCriminal mischiefRummaging through mailbox andvehicles at 1153 Bethel New RichmondRoad, May 26.Domestic violenceAt Market Street, May 21.Violation of protection orderAt Western Avenue, May 24.

PIERCE TOWNSHIPArrests/citationsChristina K. Starkey, 34, 310 Four Sea-sons Drive, criminal trespass, theft, May18.Silvia A. Beckelhymer, 47, Homeless,theft, May 20.Michael L. Ramsey, 48, 265 Mulberry,warrant, May 19.Juvenile, 17, theft, May 22.Tyler P. Holt, 18, 3357 Ohio 132 No. 12,theft, May 22.James M. McClain, 36, 1124 TwiggsLane, warrant, May 21.

Incidents/investigationsBreaking and enteringEntry made into Stillmeadow GolfCourse Pro-Shop at Stillmeadow Drive,May 20.Military uniforms, etc. taken fromstorage unit; $1,000 at 1833 Ohio Pike,May 21.Criminal damageWindow broken in vehicle at 1751 E.Ohio Pike, May 22.Criminal mischiefAt 1687 Ohio Pike, May 22.FraudFemale stated ID used with no authori-zation at 346 St. Andrews No. A, May25.Misuse of credit cardMale stated card used with no authori-zation at 576 Locust Corner, May 20.TheftMerchandise taken fromWalmart; $50at Ohio Pike, May 18.

Fishing lures taken fromWalmart; $145at Ohio Pike, May 20.Spools of copper wire and pool heatertaken from truck; $3,300 at 1644 W.Concord, May 22.Merchandise taken fromWalmart; $218at Ohio Pike, May 22.Phone taken at 3357 Ohio 132, May 22.Merchandise taken fromWalmart; $59at Ohio Pike, May 23.Ladder taken at 1278 White Oak, May21.Wallet, left at Walmart gas pump, wastaken at Ohio Pike, May 24.AC unit taken at 3738 Merwin Ten Mile,May 25.Merchandise taken fromWalmart; $71at Ohio Pike, May 25.

UNION TOWNSHIPArrests/citationsNathaniel L. Underwood, 26, 1749Bleeker Lane, disorderly conduct, May23.Kelsey R. Owens, 22, 4524 Weiner LaneNo. 20, disorderly conduct, May 23.Kathleen E. Owens, 24, 4524 WeinerLane No. 20, falsification, disorderlyconduct, May 23.Kadejah N. Potts, 19, 483 Piccadilly No.E, criminal damage, May 23.Robert W. Zieger, 24, 4706 BeechwoodNo. 314E, domestic violence, May 23.Stephanie A. Tansey, 20, 2061Ohio 125No. 71, drug paraphernalia, May 23.Gregory T. Randolph, 39, 4554 Eldy-wood, driving under suspension, May23.Sheena N. Reynolds, 28, 102 Main St.,driving under suspension, May 23.C. J. Spurlock, 42, 498 Piccadilly, drivingunder suspension, May 24.Michael A. Brusman, 20, 6907 ShilohRoad, menacing, domestic violence,May 24.Cierra D. Wynne, 21, 286 SherwoodCourt, theft, May 24.Taylor D. Lenhardt, 19, 744 Rue CenterCourt, driving in violation of restric-tions, May 24.James A. Coomer, 23, 286 SherwoodCourt, complicity, reckless operation,May 24.Robin T. Trabish, 51, 4563 NewMarket,warrant, May 24.Tylor J. Reynolds, 19, 829 Youngs Lane,warrant, May 24.Lucky L. Berry, 43, 205 Washington St.,theft, obstructing official business, May24.Shayla M. Ross, 19, 9 Eagle Court, leav-ing scene, May 24.Brian W. Grant, 24, 1826 Swope Road,disorderly conduct while intoxicated,May 25.Steven F. Garren, 46, 485 Boots Lane,warrant, May 25.Danny A. Naegele, 53, 694 Signal HillDrive, marijuana possession, May 25.Jaime T. Pates, 27, 268 Seton Court,drug abuse, drug possession, May 25.Tiffany Noonan, 44, 6126 Taylor Pike,resisting arrest, disorderly conductwhile intoxicated, May 25.Rudy V. Richey, 33, 4347 Long Lake No.8116, disorderly conduct, May 25.Connie F. Eaton, 50, 4347 Long Lake No.

8116, disorderly conduct, May 25.Sarah M. Goins, 31, 4347 Long Lake No.8116, disorderly conduct, May 25.Bruce P. Cox Jr., 38, Kaldy St., drivingunder suspension, May 26.Colleen A. Haynes, 34, 3970 PiccadillyNo. F, disorderly conduct, May 26.Timothy J. Ellis, 35, 3970 Piccadilly No. F,disorderly conduct, May 26.Ethan R. Applegate, 22, 4428 Glendale,drug abuse, drug possession, May 26.Mitchell C. Lawson, 20, 3945 May St.,failure to reinstate license, May 26.Kyle Deardorff, 18, 3938 Fulton Grove,underage consumption, May 26.Sandra Gentry, 44, 8606 Pine Road,tampering with evidence, drivingunder influence, May 26.Kimberly New, 44, 187 WedgewoodAve., tampering with evidence, May26.Lindsay R. Stricker, 22, 974 Clough Pike,endangering children, May 27.Jennifer S. Bogart, 37, 117 NathansLane, theft, drug abuse, drug pos-session, May 27.Edwin A. Daley, 23, 225 N. Ash St., theft,warrant, May 27.Sean R. McKeehan II, 21, 3893 BennettRoad No. 9, drug paraphernalia, May27.Alicia L. Green, 20, 4524 Weiner LaneNo. 10, warrant, May 28.Kristopher M. Haney, 36, 4022 BenjaminSt., domestic violence, May 28.Jason M. Goldbach, 37, 4097 Wood-mont Drive, warrant, May 28.Antonio Thompson, 44, 484 Old Ohio74, warrant, May 28.Jennifer L. Harris, 28, 4600 Tealtown,driving under suspension, May 28.Mardesk Y. Miller, 46, 700 HillviewDrive, warrant, May 28.Tyler D. Hutson, 21, 10173 Ohio 774,drug paraphernalia, May 29.Jacob D. Wilson, 25, 626 Cedarville,drug abuse, drug possession, May 29.Alexander M. Ritter, 25, 1104 King LouisCourt, disorderly conduct, May 29.Clinton M. Jacobs, 32, 4818 Beechwood,theft, drug paraphernalia, May 29.Evan P. Vining, 22, 486 Piccadilly, drivingunder suspension, May 30.Tyler N. Cloud, 20, 3858 Bennett, dis-orderly conduct, criminal damage, May30.

Incidents/investigationsAssaultReported at Magnolia Point Apart-ments at 484 Old Ohio 74, May 24.Breaking and enteringReported at Blue Ridge Kennel Club at4526 Weiner Lane, May 28.BurglaryReported at Beechwoods South Apart-ments at 482 Piccadilly, May 24.At 4594 Blackberry Lane, May 26.Child endangeringReported at Days Inn at Mount CarmelTobasco Road, May 27.Criminal damageReported at Beechwoods Apartments at483 Piccadilly, May 23.At 810 Clough Pike, May 29.Disorderly conductReported at J&B Tavern at 4056 MountCarmel Tobasco, May 25.Reported at Mount Carmel VillageApartments at 4524 Weiner Lane, May25.At 4347 Long Lake, May 25.Reported at Days Inn at Mount CarmelTobasco Road, May 29.Domestic violenceAt Newlun Court, May 23.Reported at Rohling Oaks Apartmentsat Rohling Oaks Drive, May 24.At Knollview Court, May 25.Reported at PNC Bank at Eastgate Blvd.,May 28.At Benjamin Street, May 28.TheftReported at Meijer at Eastgate Blvd.,May 23.Reported at State Farm at 882 OhioPike, May 23.Reported at Meijer at Eastgate Blvd.,

May 24.Reported at Kohl's at Eastgate Blvd.,May 24.Reported at Walmart at Eastgate Blvd.,May 24.Reported at Speedway at Old Ohio 74,May 25.At 4081McClean Drive, May 25.Reported at Foot Locker at EastgateBlvd., May 25.Reported at Walmart at Eastgate Blvd.,May 25.At 155 Southern Trace, May 26.Reported at Thornton Oil at NewberryDrive, May 26.Reported at Meijer at Eastgate Blvd.,May 27.Reported at Walmart at Eastgate Blvd.,May 27.Reported at JC Penney at EastgateBlvd., May 28.Reported at Walmart at Eastgate Blvd.,May 28.Reported at United Dairy Farmers atOhio Pike, May 29.TrespassingAt 4528 Weiner Lane, May 25.

WILLIAMSBURGArrests/citationsTrinity S. Baumann, 21, 265 MulberryNo. 4, marijuana possession, parapher-nalia, May 11.Jerry S. Theademan, 46, possessingcriminal tools, May 11.

Incidents/investigationsAssaultMale juvenile was assaulted at Williams-burg Middle/High School at South FifthStreet, May 17.Criminal damageVehicle keyed at 149 N. Front St., May 9.

CLERMONT COUNTYSHERIFF’S OFFICEArrests/citationsJennifer Lee Cox, 41, 3982 PiccadillyCircle, Cincinnati, offenses involvingunderage persons - underage consumebeer intoxicating liquor at 2895 LakeDrive, Pleasant Plain, May 20.Joshua Edward Zellers, 23, 400 Univer-sity Lane, Apt. 309, Batavia, possessingdrug abuse instruments at 400 Univer-sity Lane, Apt. 309, Batavia, May 30.Abeer Nmn Alzahir, 41, 3762 Water-stone, Batavia, criminal trespass at3000 Hospital Drive, Batavia, May 28.Sean Ryan France, 23, 537 Aspen GlenNo. 403, Cincinnati, theft at 1264 Ohio125, Amelia, May 31.Penny Lane Arnett, 20, 1560 Bethel NewRichmond, Lot 89, New Richmond,misuse of credit card, receiving stolenproperty at 1264 Ohio 125, Amelia,June 1.Kameron Andre Meredith, 25, 400University Lane, Batavia, criminaltrespass, resisting arrest at 400 Univer-sity Lane, Batavia, May 28.Robert Michael Hanley, 28, 2124 OldOhio 32, Batavia, domestic violence -cause belief of imminent physical harmby threat or force at 2124 Old Ohio 32,Batavia, May 30.Russell A Fuller, 25, 1201 StonelickWoods Drive, Batavia, illegal use orpossession of drug paraphernalia atOld Ohio 74/Amelia Olive Branch,Amelia, May 30.

Incidents/investigationsAggravatedmenacingAt 4183 Otter Creek Drive, Amelia, May9.Assault - knowingly harm victimAt 100 University Lane, Batavia, May 30.AssaultAt 1501 Thomaston Drive, B, Amelia,May 13.At 838 Youngs Lane, Cincinnati, May 15.At 2061Ohio Pike, Amelia, May 30.Breaking and enteringAt 4987 Ohio 222, Batavia, May 13.At 17 Woodruff Lane, Amelia, April 25.

At 1981 Frontwheel Drive, Batavia, May13.At 2161 Carriage Station Road, Batavia,May 15.At 2161Ohio Pike, Amelia, April 28.At 2810 Lindale Mount Holly Road,Amelia, May 15.At 3358 Ohio 222, Batavia, April 17.At 38 Woodruff Lane, Amelia, April 25.At 45 Lucy Run Road, Amelia, April 25.At 49 Lucy Run Road, Amelia, April 25.At 9 Woodruff Lane, Amelia, April 25.At 1703 Ginn Road, New Richmond,May 28.BurglaryAt 2191Ohio Pike, Amelia, May 8.At 2755 Ohio 132 No. 236A, New Rich-mond, May 9.At 76 Lucy Creek Apt. 4, Amelia, May 6.At 1517 Madison Park Drive, Batavia,May 15.At 2990 Old Ohio 32, Williamsburg,May 29.At 93 Shady Lane, Amelia, May 29.Criminal damaging/endangeringAt 56 Ledgerwoods Drive, Amelia, May7.At 2780 Lindale Mount Holly Road,Amelia, May 14.At 2989 Fairoak Road, Amelia, May 13.At 25 Rose Lane, Amelia, May 15.At 4070 Greenbriar Road, Batavia, May13.At 2296 Slade Road, Batavia, May 29.At 2911Old Ohio 32, Batavia, May 27.At 32 Mac Arthur Drive, Amelia, May27.Criminal mischiefAt 20 Estate Drive, Apt. 2, Amelia, May7.At 1516 Madison Park Drive, Batavia,May 15.At 1517 Madison Park Drive, Batavia,May 15.Criminal trespassAt 4011Austin Drive, Cincinnati, May 14.At 3000 Hospital Drive, Batavia, May 28.At 400 University Lane, Batavia, May 28.Disorderly conduct - fighting orthreateningAt Windwood Court & Buxton Mead-ows, Amelia, May 14.Disorderly conduct - intoxicatedcreate risk of harmAt 142 E. Main St., Amelia, May 9.Disorderly conduct - physicallyoffensive condition/risk of harmAt Old 74 / Shayler, Batavia, May 14.Domestic violence - cause belief ofimminent physical harm by threator forceAt Old Ohio 32, Batavia, May 30.Domestic violenceAt Possum Hollow Road, Batavia, May6.At Muscovy Drive, Batavia, May 10.Driving under OVI suspensionAt 132 at Murray Ave., Amelia, May 13.At Ohio 222 at Neal Circle, Batavia, May15.Driving while under the influenceof alcohol/drugsAt Ohio 222 at Neal Circle, Batavia, May15.Drug paraphernaliaAt 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia, May 9.At U.S. 52 at Pond Run, New Richmond,May 13.Endangering childrenAt 74 Lucy Creek, Amelia, May 28.Endangering children - abuseAt 12 Montgomery Way, Amelia, May 9.At 3554 Bootjack Corner Road, Wil-liamsburg, May 13.Endangering children - createsubstantial risk of harmAt 12 Montgomery Way, Amelia, May 9.Felonious assault - victim seriouslyharmedAt 12 Montgomery Way, Amelia, May 9.At 838 Youngs Lane, Cincinnati, May 15.At 100 University Lane, Batavia, May 30.ForgeryAt 1575 U.S. Route 52, New Richmond,May 28.Fugitive from justiceAt 4470 Ohio 222, Batavia, May 13.At 4430 Ohio 222, Batavia, May 7.

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

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

Youth Groups: 6:00pm

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CALVARY ALLIANCECHURCH

Senior Pastor, Rev. Dave Robinette986 Nordyke Road - 45255

(Cherry Grove turn off Beechmontat Beechmont Toyota)

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

CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY

Saint 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]

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

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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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

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

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

TRADITIONAL WORSHIPSunday 8:30 & 11 am

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIPSunday 9:30 & 11 am

&1st Saturday of the Month

6 pm

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

UNITED METHODIST

Clermont County real estatetransfer information is provid-ed as a public service by theoffice of Clermont CountyAuditor Linda L. Fraley.

AMELIA VILLAGE4 Mynah Drive, Eugene Leever,et al. to American Homes 4Rent Properties, 0.197 acre,$77,000.63 Robin Way, Federal HomeLoan Mortgage Corp. to SarahKamphaus, 0.251 acre,$120,500.0021 Sandpiper Court, ThomasWalker Jr., et al. to AmericanHomes 4 Rent Properties, 0.242acre, $101,000.5 Shank Lane, Robert SamuelAdamson to Christopher &Brandy Marion, 0.233 acre,$128,000.

BATAVIA TOWNSHIP4615 Citation Court, Helen & R.Keith Armstrong to Paul &Retta McCulley, 0.1532 acre,$179,500.2010 Glenn Parkway, BurskIndustries, Ltd. to KoebbeRealty, LLC, 2.415 acre,$495,000.1263 Man O'War Way, FischerSingle Family Homes II LLC toBetty & Rhoal Lillibridge, trust-ees, 0.1639 acre, $244,187.1223 Nottingham Road, FederalNational Mortgage Assoc. toPamela Brill, 1.09 acre, $119,630.1558 Thornberry Road, KristinClephane to Ann &MichaelClarke, 0.23 acre, $161,000.1210 Traditions Turn, FischerSingle Family Homes II LLC toDaniel Davis, $328,185.1567 Wildbrook Court, ErnestCarter, et al. to AmericanHomes 4 Rent Properties, 0.26acre, $101,000.

BATAVIA VILLAGE220 E. Main Street, Louis &Stirling Moore to PamelaMcKiernan, 0.106 acre, $29,500.120 N. Riverside Drive, PhillipWilson & Danielle Rankin toDeutsche Bank Trust Co. Amer-icas, 0.25 acre, $50,000.

MONROE TOWNSHIP1725 Carnes Road, Bruce MaxHamilton, et al. to Federal

Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,0.82 acre, $20,000.002195 Clermont Meadow Lane,Steven & Sandra Hertel to Dana& David Yacchari Jr., 5.001 acre,$34,000.002611 Laurel Lindale, FederalHome Loan Mortgage Corp. toGeraldine Ward, 0.69 acre,$55,000.

NEW RICHMONDVILLAGE100 High Street, Terry & AliceDavis to Jodie Whitaker &Robert, 1.7 acre, $92,000.217 River Valley Blvd., RachelGallagher to Matthew & Chris-tina Donisi, 0.248 acre,$150,000.

OHIO TOWNSHIP1849A Concord Road, Melissa &Daniel Stokes to Kellin Durbin,1 acre, $115,000.2782 Ohio 132, Federal NationalMortgage Assoc. to ChristinaLester, 0.458 acre, $31,500.309 River Valley Blvd., Graham &Brooke Braatz to Jesse & Joce-lyn Sizemore, 0.37 acre,$151,500.

PIERCE TOWNSHIP3592 Brookhaven Drive, Andrew& Tina Clair to Joseph & CherylDenton, 0.47 acre, $137,500.

UNION TOWNSHIP1286 Baldwin Road, DarrenRichardson, et al. to FederalHome Loan Mortgage Corp.,0.78 acre, $100,000.663 Charwood Drive, GuarantyBank to Burnet Capital, LLC, 0.2acre, $36,000.663 Charwood Drive, BurnettCapital LLC to VBOH Annex,LLC, 0.2 acre, $37,000.4636 Courtwood Circle, WellsFargo Bank NA to CharlesLudwig, $32,300.4219 Deepwood Lane, DavidCarl Minge to Scott Fronk,0.574 acre, $105,000.00965 East Apple Gate, PatrickStarnes to Melanie Bargo,0.2243 acre, $206,000.4553 Eldywood Circle, Trent &Judy Sweetman to Trent & JudySweetman, 0.27 acre, $91,483.1025 Fountain Court, BrendaWehrman, et al. to Federal

National Mortgage Assoc.,0.468 acre, $135,000.3961Gardner Lane, First Nation-al Bank to Donald David Jones,0.55 acre, $65,500.4184 Knollview Court, Paul &Beth Harlor to American Homesfor Rent Properties Four, LLC,$185,000.1175 Muirwood Lane, DeutscheBank National Trust Co. toMunib Mustafa, 0.248 acre,$95,000.512 Ohio Pike, USRP Funding2001-A LP to CJS Burger KingCincinnati, LLC, $845,923.4424 Olso Court, Steven &WilliamMuschong to Michelle& Larry Runyan, 0.49 acre,$59,000.652 Parkland Drive, DenisSchmitt to Drew & BrielynSchafer, 0.232 acre, $158,500.4592 Ridgewood Court, FischerSingle Family Homes II LLC toJason & Ashley Reid, 0.2336acre, $170,000.616 Terrace View Drive, KatieRegan to Aaron & Elyse Adams,0.459 acre, $104,000.4431 Todd Rose Avenue, AshleyGoellner & Chas Liter to Kather-ine & Ian Struewing, 0.23 acre,$173,500.Villas at Waterford Glen, Villasat Waterford Glen LLC toWaterford Investment Partners,LLC, $125,000.1195 Woodchase Trail, Brian &Elizabeth Miller to Nathan &Megan Baughman, 0.326 acre,$205,000.

WILLIAMSBURGTOWNSHIPBass Road, Jeffrey & Mary Hal-comb to Jerome Fix, 5.0000acre, $37,445.83.

WILLIAMSBURG3602 Old Ohio 32, David & CindyHornick to Nathan Jessie,5.3800 acre, $170,000.133 High Street, Patricia Rich-ards, et al. to Bank of AmericaNA, 0.2560 acre, $20,000.144 Santa Barbara Drive, CMBEnterprises LLC to James &Jennifer Floyd, 1.3950 acre,$167,935.4224 Ohio 276, EmmaMcCarthyto Cherry Cousins, 5.564 acre,$147,500.

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RESIDENTIALJames Luhn, Amelia, pool, 48 Fox DenCourt, Amelia Village.Bowlin Group, KY, alter, 1411 PostWoods, Batavia Township.Anne Lung, Batavia, HVAC, 4171Green-briar, Batavia Township.Steven Jones, Batavia, pool, 1898 Hunt-ers Ridge, Batavia Township.Fischer Single Family Homes II, Crest-view Hills, KY, new, 1252 Man OWarWay, Batavia Township, $175,000; new,1216 Churchill Court, $100,000; 4564Seabiscuit Drive, $150,000; new, 4569Seabiscuit, $150,000.Schumacher Homes, Williamsburg, new,1960 Erion Road, Batavia Township,$200,000.Tim Hitt, Batavia, alter, 700 ShelleyDrive, Batavia Village.Evans Construction, Cincinnati, addi-tion, 4335 Terrace Drive, Union Town-ship, $5,600.Randall Wulker, Cincinnati, addition,524 Mary Lee, Union Township, $6,500.Rossman Electric, Maineville, alter, 4563Bells Lane, Union Township.Sovereign Homes, Cincinnati, alter, 1133Westchestter Way, Union Township,$23,000.MNR Properties, Cincinnati, HVAC, 126Southern Trace, Union Township.Morris Heat & Cooling, Burlington, KY,HVAC, 1206 Beechwood, Union Town-ship.Potterhill Homes, Milford, new, 1202Beechwood Place, Union Township,$159,000.M/I Homes, Cincinnati, new, 989 SouthApple Gate, Union Township, $124,080;new, 4170 Durhams Crossing, $123,365;new, 4155 Durhams Crossing, $126,280;new, 4162 Roland Creek, $92,565.Fischer Attached Homes II, CrestviewHills, KY, new, 13 Belwood, AmeliaVillage, $125,000.Michael Wagner, Amelia, roof, 4260Trotters Way, Batavia Township.Preston Construction, Williamsburg,deck, 2046 Whispering Willow, BataviaTownship.Brock & Son, Fairfield, alter, 3682 BristolLake, Batavia Township.Gear & Sons Construction, Amelia, new,4948 Ohio 132, Batavia Township,$260,000.Potterhill Homes, Milford, new, 2024Winter Haven, Batavia Township,$180,000.Fischer Single Family Homes, CrestviewHills, KY, new, 4757 Horseshoe Bend,Batavia Township, $389,000; new, 1165Westchester Way, Union Township,

$250,000.Foundation Builders, Batavia, retainingwall, 210 Mt. Holly, Batavia Township,$15,000.Thomas Decks, Cincinnati, deck, 1691Clermontville Laurel, Monroe Town-ship, $6,500.Bernard Brown, Amelia, alter, 2936Lindale Mt. Holly, Monroe Township.Humble Environmental Services, Mi-amisburg, alter, 3248 Lindale Mt. Holly,Monroe Township.Timberline Buildings, Goshen, polebuilding, 726 Washington, New Rich-mond Village, $16,500.Grays Excavating, Amelia, alter, 1338Frank Willis Memorial, Ohio Township.Michael Sharp, Cincinnati, pool, 1426Young Road, Pierce Township.Legend Construction, Cincinnati, porch,5124 Oak Brook, Union Township,$20,000.Cooper Electric, Cincinnati, alter, 657Marieda, Union Township.Logan Services, Fairfield, HVAC, 4423Fayard, Union Township.

COMMERCIALMV Commercial Construction, Cincin-nati, alter-Project Axel, 1985 James E.Sauls Sr. Drive, Batavia Township,$1,708,546; site development-Huhta-maki Inc., 1985 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive,Batavia Township, $2,872,714.Fegan, West Union, alter, 300 W. MainSt., Batavia Village, $10,500.Glenwood Electric, Walton, KY, firealarm-New RichmondMiddle School,1131 Bethel New Richmond, NewRichmond Village, $50,000.Cyntergy , Tulsa, OK, alter-Walmart,1815 Ohio 125, Pierce Township,$400,000.Andrews Architects, Deblin, OH, alter-Atlantes of Eastgate, Union Township.Holt & Reichard Inc., Cincinnati, sign-Holman Motors, 4387 Elick Lane, UnionTownship.CBJM Development, Hilliard, Sprintantenna, 709 Mount Moriah, UnionTownship, $5,000; cabinet, $5,000.ABC signs, Cincinnati, sign, 4601 East-gate Blvd., Union Township.Bonar Excuvation, Georgetown, alter,200 S. Main St., Georgetown Village;alter, 101 Broad St., Sardinia Village.Larry Byrd, Fayetteville, new-flag stand,15732 Ohio 68, Green Township; techbarn.JD Stine, Bethel, alter, 212 Main St.,Ripley Village.Cintas, Cincinnati, fire alarm, 240 W.Main St., Amelia Village.

Kings Electric Service, Lebanon, firealarm, Landmark Baptist Church, 1450Clough Pike, Batavia Township.Eckstein Roofing Co., Cincinnati, roof,2200 Winemiller Lane, Batavia Town-ship, $18,650.Telesite, Florida, Cincinnati Bell cabinet,291Ohio 125, Batavia Township,$6,500; antenna, $8,500.Batavia Township Board of Trustees,sign-baseball scoreboard, 1535 CloughPike, Batavia Township.KEP Electric, Batavia, alter, 385 W. MainSt., Batavia Village.Kiefer Heat & Air, Newport, Ky., alter-Monroe Woods, building 1, units 1, 2,4, 5; building 2, units 7, 8, 9, 10; build-ing 3, units 11, 12, 13, 14, 15; building 4,units 16, 17, \18, 19; building 5, units 21,22, 23, 24, 25 2173 Ohio 125, MonroeTownship, at $3,000 each.Cincinnati Gas & Electric, Charlotte, NC,alter-Zimmer warehouse 1, Ohio 52,$210,000; alter-Zimmer warehouse 2,$95,000; alter-welding shop, $41,300;alter-mill overhaul shop, $58,200;alter-heavy equipment shop, $43,000;alter-outage shop, $22,000; alter-electrical shop, $19,000.SHP Leading Design, Cincinnati, alter-New Richmond Elementary School,Bethel New Richmond, New RichmondVillage, $85,000.Hitt Construction, Williamsburg, alter-Hamilton County Anglers, TealtownRoad, Union Township.Triumph Signs & Consulting, Milford,sign, 1132, Ohio 125, Union Township.ABC Signs, Cincinnati, sign, 700 EastgateS. Drive, Union Township.Williamsburg Technical Center, alter,347 N. 3rd St., Williamsburg Village.One Stop Signs & Construction, Love-land, sign, 268 W. Main St., Williams-burg Village.DS2 Architects, Maysville, KY, addition,115 Boyd Road, Mt. Orab Village,$45,000.Integrated Sign & Graphic, Lexington,KY, sign, 100 Grieshop St., Mt. OrabVillage.Atlantic Sign Co., Cincinnati, sign, 2192Winemiller, Batavia Township.Evans Landscaping, Cincinnati, demoli-tion, 229 W. Glen, Batavia Township;demolition, 715 Old Ohio 32; demoli-tion, 215 Clark St.SHP Leading Design, Cincinnati, HVAC-New Richmond Elementary, BethelNew Richmond Road, New RichmondVillage, $415,000; HVAC, New Rich-mond High School, $85,000.

BUILDING PERMITS

Batavia Fellowship ofChurches

Vacation Bible School, themeRailway to Heaven, will be 6:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 10, toFriday, June 14, at the Pilgrim HolinessChurch. Children ages 5 to 13 arewelcome.

The church is at 280 N. Fifth St. inBatavia.

Laurel UnitedMethodist Church

Members will participate in theMonroe Township yard sale Saturday,June 8, from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunchwill be sold from10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Participants may set up in the churchyard for free. Baked goods and rum-mage sale items will be sold in thebasement. For information, call 553-3043.

The church is at 1888 Laurel-LindaleRoad.

Loveland PresbyterianChurch

Come on down to SonHarvestCounty Fair for Some Down-HomeFun July 9, July 10, July 11 and July 12from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

There will be a County Fair PicnicJuly 12 for the whole family. In Son-Harvest County, children will discoverhow to grow the Fruit of the Spirit.

The church is at 360 Robin, Love-land; 683-2525; [email protected];www.lovelandpresbyterianchurch.org.

Loveland UnitedMethodist Church

Dittos Bible study is having a picnicand drive-thru prayer offering,Wednesday, June 5, at the church. Inaddition to serving the communitywith the monthly Drive Thru Prayeroffering that takes place on the firstWednesday of each month from noonto 1 p.m., the Dittos will be offering apicnic. Hot dogs and drinks will beprovided and those attending areasked to bring a side dish or a dessertto share, if they are able to. Guestspulling in for prayer will be invited toeat.

The church is at 10975 S. LebanonRoad, Loveland; 683-1738;www.lovelandumc.org.

Mt. Pisgah UnitedMethodist Church

The annual yard and bake sale is 8a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 8. Thosewith things they’d like to sell arewelcome to join the sale for a site rentfee of $10. A grilled lunch will beavailable for $5. Call the church withquestions.

The church is at 2873 Ohio 132South; 403-6096.

River of LifeAssembly of God

The annual Vacation Bible School is6 p.m. to 9 p.m., June 7; 9 a.m. to 2p.m., June 8; and June 9, starting atthe 11 a.m. for service and certificates.Kids can enjoy lessons, games, food,music, incentives for bringing friendsalong with the slip and slide.

The church is at 1793 U.S. 52, Mos-cow; 553-6721.

Withamsville Church ofChrist

Bible Day Camp, themed “KingdomRock,” is 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., June10-14. The camp is for ages 5 throughsixth-grade and is free. Call 752-9819to register.

The church is at 846 Ohio Pike,Withamsville; 752-9819.

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Howdy folks,LastWednesdaywewent to

the Senior Citizensmeeting at8 a.m. then over to the Grant’sGreenhouse and Farm to getsomemoreMiracle Grow pot-ting soil.

The Grant’s farm have hon-ey bee supplies, seeds, plants,trees, flowers, blackberry,blueberry and strawberryplants; plus plenty of othergardening supplies so stopover and see them. They areplanting plenty of produce sothey will have fresh home-grown produce to sell later.

Thenwewent to our friendsMort and Barb’s house for thenoonmeal. We have beenfriends since we did the 20/20program several years ago.Now they have a cabin in Cana-da. It would be great to go visitthem there in the summer butwith somuch to do here athome, garden, mowing grass,the organizations we belong to,all the volunteer work, etc. wejust don’t have time.

The A&MOrchard hasstrawberries for sale, eitheryou pick or have them picked.To have them pick, you need tocall and order them. They surehave beautiful berries and theyare suchwonderful people andstewards of their orchards.Their phone numbers are 875-2500 or (937) 783-4098.

We checkedour strawberrypatch and sawsome ripe ber-ries. I told RuthAnn they are notquite ripeenough, so I willpick them thenext day. I wentthe nextmorningto pick them and

the wild turkey had gotten theripe berries and done somescratching in the strawwehave between the rows to keepthe weeds down. As the fellerin the book said, “if it is notchickens, it is feathers.”

We have to fence every bedand garden area to keep thedeer out. Now the turkeys aremoving in, too. The other dayas wewere coming back to thehouse fromworking in thegarden, Ruth Ann said tome,stop and look down in front ofyou.When I did, there stood abeautiful little fawn deer.When Ruth Ann first saw it, itwas standing about 50 feetfromme, then it walked uptowardsme and stopped, thenit took off to the woods. Theyare so beautiful when they aresmall but so destructive whengrown up and a hazard on thehighway. So when driving becareful when you see a deeralong the road. It might be a

doe deer that has a baby fawn.If themother deer is killed by avehicle the baby fawnmay notlive. We have seen several deerlaying along the roads; after allwe are trespassing on theirterritory.

Last week on the news RuthAnn sawwhere a state patrol-man had seen a deer caught ina fence along the highway. Sohe stopped and got it out. Whilehe was filming this, the deercame up to him and licked thecamera like it was thankinghim for getting it out of thefence.

Saturdaymorning we hadspecial folks here for break-fast. Our granddaughter andher husband.Michelle hadrequestedmonkey bread andscrambled eggs for breakfast.So being a goodGrandma thatcan’t say no to the grandchil-dren Ruth Ann fixed themon-key bread and scrambled eggs.All of us enjoyed themeal es-peciallyMichelle and Brad.

Saturday evening theMon-roe Grange held theirmonthlycard party. There was a smallgroup of folks but they all en-joyed the card games, visitingand eating somewonderfulhamburgers and differentkinds of pies. TheMonroeGrange has a card party thefirst Saturday of eachmonth.This is a way to raisemoney

for the different activities anddonations the Grange supports.If anyone would like to join theGrange, just call us.

Sunday after church, RuthAnn and I went to our daughterDebby’s and son-in-lawBobby’shouse for a birthdaymeal withall our family except Curtiswhowas working. CelebratingRuth Ann’s andmy birthdays.Our two great grandchildrenwere there, Brooklyn andRalph IV. Brooklyn is 2.5 yearsand Ralphie is 10months. Nowit seems Brooklyn has hergrandpa and grandma justwhere she wants them.Whatshe wants them to do, they do.NowRalphie is crawling andcan he ever go.When he startsto walk he won’t walk, he’ll run.Grandchildren are wonderfuland great grandchildren are sospecial. Ruth Ann and I have somuch to be thankful for andwethank the Good Lord each dayseveral times.

Mondaywhile Ruth Annwashaving a Junior Grangemeet-ing, I had a chance to go fishingfor a couple hours and caught anice bunch of fish.

Sunday at the crappie tour-nament there was a goodweighin with seven fish. First placewas 5 pounds 5 ounces, secondplace 5 pounds 4 ounces, thirdplace 5 pounds 2 ounces. Thebig crappie weighed1pound 3

ounces.There were 20 boats in this

tournament. Mike said thefishermen are catching strip-ers that weigh from 8 to14pounds. One feller caught astriper that was over 30 incheslong; he took a picture then putit back.Mike said it could havebeen a state record. At the basstournament on Tuesday eve-ning,Mike caught a catfishthat weighed 30 pounds using a10-pound test line. The catfishseem to be spawning. Fishing isreal good. If you have thechance to go fishing, go!

Monday evening the BethelLions Club honoredMajorMichael Torok and his wife. Hehas completed two deploy-ments to Iraq and just camehome fromAfghanistan. TheDistrict Governor of LionsClub for district 13-H, LionClark VanScyoc presentedMichael with a very nice certif-icate of appreciation, alsosigned byGeorge and RuthAnn Rooks, as president andsecretary of the Bethel LionsClub.Welcome home,Michael.

Start your week by going tothe house of worship of yourchoice and praise the GoodLord. God bless all. More later.

George Rooks is a retired parkranger. Rooks served for 28 years

with the last five asmanager of EastFork State Park.

Wild turkey ate the ripe strawberries despite fence

GeorgeRooksOLE FISHERMAN


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