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UNION TWP. — Keith Maupinrecently found out how muchthe community appreciateswhat he’s done for U.S. troops.

Dozens of people descendedon his Clermont County homeand surprised him with plans tobegin – immediately – a majormakeover of his house and ga-rage using donatedmaterial andlabor.

Theprocessionofvolunteers,friendsanddonorswas leddownMount Carmel-Tobasco Road bypolice onmotorcycles andPatri-otGuardRiders.Thelatteroftenare invited tomemorial servicesfor fallenmilitarymembers, but“this is a funone forus,” saidPa-triot Guard assistant state cap-tain Mike Hamilton of WestChester Township.

Maupin, he said, “has beensteadfast about taking care ofthe troops and seeing thatthey’re supported. He’s neverfaltered. And he’s always therefor us whenever we need any-thing.Wefelt itwastimeforpay-back.”

Indeed, people said they gotinvolved because they knowhow much Maupin has given.And theyknowhowmuchhehaslost.

His son, Keith “Matt” Mau-pin, graduated from Glen EsteHigh School in 2001, a fewmonths before the Sept. 11 ter-rorist attacks.Heenrolled at theUniversityofCincinnati.Tohelppay for his education, in 2002 heenlisted in the U.S. Army Re-serve.

He was deployed to Iraq inFebruary 2004. On April 9, the20-year-old private first classwas captured when his convoywas ambushed by insurgents.

The Yellow Ribbon SupportCenter, run by Keith Maupin,was founded that year. It sentcare packages to soldiers inIraq; each package includedphotos of Matt, with a note ask-ing for help finding him.

When it became apparentthat many more troops werelacking basic necessities, theSupport Center’s efforts broad-ened. Packages were sent to theunit of any soldier whose familyrequested it.

Meanwhile, after being de-

clared missing in action, MattMaupin was promoted threetimes, reaching the rank of staffsergeant.

In March 2008, his remainswere recovered and returnedhome.

Since then, the Support Cen-ter has continued to send pack-ages to troops.That tallynowex-ceeds 22,000.

What’s more, the Let UsNev-erForgetScholarshipFund,partof the support center, was creat-ed in 2006 to provide college

scholarships in the name of fall-en military members from thearea. The fund has since award-ed more than $400,000 to highschool seniors.

The nonprofit center, basedin a strip mall in Eastgate thepast nine years, was recentlytold its rentwouldmore than tri-ple.Unable to find an affordablespace, Maupin decided to movethe center,which now includes amuseum, into a large garage be-hind his house.

He was there Wednesday,talking with a contractor aboutdrywall, as dozens of peoplegathered outside.

Shannon Moore, who ownsMoorePlumbing inFayetteville,was among them. While repair-ing a sink in Maupin’s home re-cently, he saw how much moreneeded to be done.

“His refrigerator wasn’tworking,” Moore said. “His airconditioner wasn’t working.”And it was apparent the househadn’t been updated for manyyears.

Keith Maupin dons a shirt created in honor of the makeover beingdone in his home.THE ENQUIRER/AMANDA DAVIDSON

Patriot Guard members wait atMaupin’s home to surprisehim.THE ENQUIRER/AMANDA DAVIDSON

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NEW RICHMOND — NewRichmond residents are underattack.

“When the river is up,there’s going to be a lot of junkon the riverfront,” said RayPerszyk, a volunteer for theNew Richmond BicentennialCommittee. “Wealwaysgetde-bris.”

But the latest attack isn’tfrom typical river waste - andsome are dubbing it the “LogNessMonster.”

Perszyk said a 80-foot-longsycamore tree washed up onshore in April.

“I would suggest it’s proba-bly impossible for us tomove,”he said. “I bet it weighs 10 tonsand I don’t think I’m exagger-ating.”

Instead of letting the logturn into an eyesore, Perszykand another New Richmondresident, Jan Meyer, startedpainting it.

Meyersaidshe’dneverseenanything like it before.

“Ray contactedme, and I’ma local artist from New Rich-mond, so of course I jumpedonit,” she said. “There are somany people that come to theriverfront, to just lookover therailing and see this colorful,whimsical (creation) - wethought it would be fun.”

The two finished the FrontStreet side of the log in what

they call “graffiti-style” paint.“As we started painting, it

didn’t really follow our plan - itjust happened,” Meyer said.“One day we felt like circles,another day we felt likestripes.”

Perszyk said heplans to addeyes to the two branches thathang high above the water andwould like to paint the river-side of the tree with a “Wel-come to New Richmond” de-sign.

The stump is painted withtentacles, making it look “likesomething out of ‘Men inBlack,’” Perszyk said.

Paint was donated by RickLehn, who owns the AP Appli-ance building on the corner ofWestern Avenue andWashing-ton Street in NewRichmond.

River Days begins Friday,Aug. 16, but Perszyk doesn’tthink the Log Ness Monsterwill negatively impact theevent.

“It’s positioned at the finishline of the race,” he said.“That’s one of the reasons wethought it was a good idea todecorate the log.”

Perszyk also said he wantsto drill holes to put a few um-brellasupsoresidentscanbeatthe heat while getting a goodview of River Days.

“(The tree) is just supposedto be fun andwhimsical,”Mey-er said. “We hope when peoplesee it, they take a smile withthemwhen they go.”

The “Log Ness Monster” on New Richmond’s riverfront will be nearthe finish line of the River Days Cardboard Regatta in August. THANKSTO RAY PERSZYK

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A groundbreaking cer-emony recently was con-ducted for the Interstate275/state Route 32 Inter-change Improvement

project in Union Town-ship.

A part of the EasternCorridorProgram’seffortto address problems asso-

ciated with access to thestate Route 32 corridor intheEastgatearea, thepro-ject will involve recon-structing the interchangeto provide safer andmoreefficient travel formotor-ists.

“Clermont County isgrowing,” said ClermontCounty Engineer PatManger. “There are an in-creasing number of jobsin the Eastgate area. Em-ployers, their employeesand potential workersfrom throughout the re-gion are looking to ourarea as a hub for econom-ic development and stra-tegic growth.

“At the same time, weknow that local residentsand families considerEastgate a popular desti-nation. It’sour job tomakesure the infrastructure isin place to support safe

and efficient travel to andthrough the Eastgatearea.”

Coordinated by theOhio Department ofTransportation, thegroundbreaking event of-ficially launched the be-ginning of the third phaseof transportation im-provements along stateRoute 32 for the Eastgatearea.

The I-275/state Route32 interchange projectwill address a variety ofissues including high ac-cident rates, increasingtrafficandcongestionandinappropriately spacedroadway access pointsthat require motorists tomerge quickly and weavebetween acceleratingtraffic.

The first two phases ofimprovements, currentlyin progress, have beenlaying the foundation forthis work.

Phase 1 focuses on re-aligning and wideninglanes along EastgateNorth Frontage Road aswell as improving accessto and fromstateRoute 32and Eastgate Boulevard.

Phase 2 focuses on thereconstruction of theEastgate Boulevard overstate Route 32.

Road work starts on interstate ramps

BATAVIA — Townshipofficials bundled theirroad paving project inwith other paving pro-jects from the countyand surrounding com-munities to savemoney.

“The higher quantityyou bid out the betterdeal you’re going toget,” said Ken Embry,township service direc-tor. “It’s a good use oftownshipmoney. You’regetting more roads andless dollars to take careof it.”

The project will costtownship taxpayers$239,073, which is about$10,000 less than whatwas budgeted.

“It is a resurfacingproject thatwedoeveryyear – overlays ofroads,” Embry said.

The winning bidderfor theprojectwas JohnR. Jurgensen, a con-struction company es-tablished in 1934.

The company plansto complete 10 roadsthis year, according todocuments provided byEmbry.

The largest stretchof repavingwill be doneto Snyder Road, fromUnion-Chapel Road un-til it dead ends – aboutone mile of work.

Embry said a startdate for the project hasnot been set.

All of the roads aredifferent, which meanssomemight last 15 or 20years, but others might

last less, Embry said.Since the project is

estimated to finish un-der budget, trusteesmust decide what to dowith leftover money.

Embry said the mon-ey should go towardfailed asphalt repairson Benton Road.

The Benton Road re-pairs will be added tothe existing contractwith John R. JurgensenCompany, said Rex Par-sons, township adminis-trator.

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“I don’t think he woulddo it for himself,” Mooresaid. “He’s too worriedabout everybody else. Heputs all his money rightback into the Yellow Rib-bon Foundation.”

Moore’s idea, initially,was to surpriseMaupin byrenovating the kitchenand bathroom. But “itsnowballed into some-thing huge.”

Michael Barrett had alot to do with that. He’sowner ofMABHVACSer-vices in Covington. Helearned from Keith Mau-pin’s fiancé, Erica Huff,that because of the brokenair conditioning, Maupinhad been sleeping in hisvan on hot nights.

Barrett fixed the air

conditioner, then startedmaking calls.

In all, about 20 contrac-tors, suppliers and otherbusinesses agreed to help.Majorcommitmentscamefrom Sears, Home Depot,FurnitureFair,HandymanConnection, Icon Solar,Bryant Habegger, Traneand Brooks Flooring.

Itmight take anywherefroma fewweeks to a cou-ple of months to completeall the work.

Maupin acknowledgedthat his house needswork.But he seemed especiallypleased that just stepsfrom his home the YellowRibbon Support Centerwill be able to continue itstwo-fold mission: support-ing members of the mili-tary who are in harm’sway, and rememberingthose, like Matt Maupin,who made the ultimatesacrifice.■

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Car showThe seventh annual La-

bor of Love Car Show isscheduled for Saturday,Aug. 17, at Easy StreetSpeed & Kustom, 701Chamber Drive, Milford.

The event benefitsShriners Hospital forChildren in Cincinnati.

Gates open at 8 a.m.Car registration is 9 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.

Admission is free. Do-nationswill be accepted inthe Shriners bucket.

For more information,call 683-4072 or 348-4883.

New Richmondparade

TheNewRichmond4thof July parade has beenrescheduled for 11:30 a.m.Saturday, Aug. 17.

Line-up begins at 11a.m.at Festival Park andthe parade will traveldown Front Street andSusannaWay.

Clough Pike closureA portion of Clough

Pike west of Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Road is closedthrough Friday, Aug. 23.

The closure will be 518Clough Pike to Mt. Car-mel-Tobasco Road as partof a widening project toadd a third travel lane.

Traffic will be de-toured over Mt. Carmel-TobascoRoad,BeechmontAvenue and Eight MileRoad.

Orchestra concertThe Clermont Philhar-

monic Orchestra will per-formaconcert at 7:30p.m.Saturday, Aug. 17, at theUnion Township Amphi-theatre, located in back ofthe Civic Center, 4350 Ai-choltz Road.

This is a free concert.Dave’s Doghouse foodcart will sell gourmet hot-dogs during the event.

Traffic enforcementThe Union Township

Police Department willconduct a high-visibilityenforcement patrol Fri-day,Aug.16, throughMon-day, Sept. 2.

Officers will be con-ducting high-risk trafficsafetyenforcement forvi-olationssuchasspeed, redlight violations, followingtoo closely, seatbelts, and

operating vehicles underthe influence.

Civil War sitesThe Clermont County

Civil War Commemora-tive Committee with theClermont County Histori-cal Society has a 32-pageguide available that liststhe county sites associat-ed with the Civil War. Theguide includes a list ofcounty cemeteries whereCivil War veterans areburied.

To buy a guide, send$7.89 to the Historical So-ciety, P.O. Box14, Batavia,Ohio 45103. The price in-cludes the $6 guide, 39cents tax and $1.50 forshipping and handling. In-clude your name, address,city, state and zip codewith the amount included.

Balanced lifeThe Senior Safety Pro-

gram from the ClermontCounty General HealthDistrict is offering “AMatter of Balance: Man-aging Concerns AboutFalls” 1-3 p.m. Thursdays,Aug. 15 through Oct. 3, inthe Health Club Room atEastgate Retirement Vil-lage.

The eight-week pro-gram is free. A workbookis provided and refresh-ments are served.

Participants learn toset realistic goals to in-crease activity, changetheir environment to re-duce fall risk factors, andlearn simple exercises toincrease strength and bal-ance.

Call Savannah Cole-man at 735-8408 to regis-

ter or for more informa-tion.

Run &walkThe 17th annual Scott

McDowell Memorial Riv-erRun&Walk isSaturday,Aug. 17, in New Rich-mond. The event will ben-efit theBoys&GirlsClubsof Clermont County. Reg-istration begins at 8 a.m.and the race starts at 9a.m.

Register online atwww.runningtime.net.

Visit www.bgccler-mont.org for additionalrace information andprintable registrationform.

Fundraiser setBoots & Boogie (And

HORSES!), CincinnatiTherapeutic Riding andHorsemanship’s annualfundraiser, will be 7 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 7, at theBig Red Barn, 1342 US 50,Milford.

The evening will fea-ture cocktails, hors d'oeu-vres, grilled dinner, sal-ads, deserts, dancing toSwamp Thang's eclecticmusic anda silent auction.

Tickets are $100 perperson. Tables are $875.Call 831-7050 for informa-tion or visit ctrh-on-line.org for reservationsor details.

Ridin’ with WojoThe fourth annual

scholarship ride “Ridin’with Wojo” will be Satur-day, Sept. 14, at AmericanLegionPost72onOldOhio74. Registration begins at10 a.m. Kick-stands go upat noon. Rain date is Sept.21.

Cost is $20 per rider, $5

per passenger and $5 fornon-riders. Music will beprovided by Encore.There will be food, splitthepot, auction and raffle.

For more information,email wojo4ever@ya-hoo.com. Sponsored byLeathernecks Nation MC.All proceeds benefit the“Remembering WojoScholarship. Visit http://bit.ly/1608FUu for moreinformation.

Chorale rehearsalsThe Clermont Festival

Chorale season will kick-off on Saturday, Sept. 7,with a vocal workshopwith a variety of vocalcoaches.

The chorale is prepar-ing Benjamin Britten’s

“CeremonyofCarols” andarrangements of otherBritish carols. Rehearsalswill be conducted duringSeptember, October andNovember, culminating inconcertsonthefirstweek-end in December.

For more informationor to join the group, visitwww.clermontfestival-chorale.org, or send anemail to clerfestcho-rale@googlegroups.comor call 886-1606. There is a$30 registration fee.

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Most small police de-partments cannot affordto have their own caninepolice unit, said MayorRamona Carr. The pur-chase and training of thecanine alone is $10,000.Beyond that are theaddedcost of boarding, veteri-narian care, cruiser setupto transport the dog andother incidentals.

The New RichmondPolice Department wasapproached by a personwilling topurchase theca-nine at a cost of $5,000,The in-kind commitmentfrom the departmentwould be an additional$8,000 for the training ofthe canine, other associat-ed cost, and retrofitting adedicated vehicle for thedog, Carr said.

The New RichmondPolice Department wenton a campaign to raise themoney, the mayor said.The Haverkamp Founda-tion (Matt Haverkampwasacanineofficerkilledin the line of duty) and theCincinnati East Rotary

Club were large contrib-utors. Most rewardingwas the business districtand citizens of New Rich-mond that supported thefundraising efforts withan overwhelming re-sponse. In just a short fiveweeks, the $8,000 wasraised.

OfficerCraigHeintzel-man is the appointed ca-nine handler and waslargely responsible forraising the funds. He alsoacquiredall thenecessaryequipment for the patrolcar and installed it him-self at no cost to the vil-lage. He also arrangedveterinarian care at nocost, Carr said.

The dog will be a full-service dog, but emphasiswill be placed on drug in-terdiction, she said.

Heintzelman will haveto travel to northern OhioinSeptember to trainwiththe dog for six weeks, themayor said.

“We appreciate the cit-izens and businesses ofNew Richmond for sup-porting our efforts andgiving us the tools weneed to better serve thecommunity.” Carr said.

Police dog is boughtwith donations

Meetingwill be Thursday,Aug. 29, at Bethel HighSchool, 3420 state Route125, Bethel.

A buffet dinner will beserved at 6:30 p.m. fol-lowed by the businessmeeting.

The cost is to attend is$5 per person. Reserva-

tions are required andmustbereceivedby4p.m.Tuesday, Aug. 23. Sendreservations, along withyour check, to ClermontCounty Farm Bureau, POBox 288, Georgetown, OH45121.

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AMELIA —Amelia middle and high school Rhythm in Blue mem-bers practiced for the 2013 marching band season during pre-campJuly 30 through Aug. 1. Band camp is the week of Aug. 5.

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Amelia Middle School eighth-grader DianaHufford plays the flute July 30 during the2013 Rhythm in Blue Marching Bandpre-camp. ROXANNA SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Eighth-grader Savanna Hauke, left, and freshman Cameron Williams practice playing trumpet July 30 during pre-camp for the Amelia High School Rhythm in Blue Marching Band.ROXANNA SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Seniors Derek Kahle, left, and Matt Rowland play trumpet July 30 during pre-camp for Amelia HighSchool’s Rhythm in Blue Marching Band. ROXANNA SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Students in Amelia High School’s Ryhthm in Blue Marching Band practice playing clarinet July 30 during pre-camp. Fromleft are freshmen Christina Schulz and Bethany Cahall with eighth-graders Skylar Ferguson and Madalyn Sanker.ROXANNA SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Amelia High School senior Alisha Nelson plays cymbals fora run-through of “The Star-Spangled Banner” July 30during the 2013 Rhythm in Blue Marching Band pre-camp.ROXANNA SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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CLERMONT COUNTY—Aftera summer of scrimmages,practices are in session forhigh school boys soccer. Thefollowing is a rundown ofteams in the Community Jour-nal Clermont coverage area.

AmeliaAfter running the table in

the Southern Buckeye Confer-ence-American Division (10-0)and overall (16-0) coach EricBurger has some rebuilding todo at Amelia.

The SBAAC-AmericanCoachof theYear lostPlayerofthe Year Anthony Clark, plusfirst-team selections TaylorCunningham, Josh Drennan,Jake Morris and CodySprague. Jimmy Lindsey,MattMazzaro, Aaron Waldmannand Alec Zurlinden were sec-ond-team picks.

All have since graduated.“The last three years I’ve

had very good players,” Bur-ger said. “This year, we arevery inexperienced on the var-sity level. We have only threeseniors on our team in starkcontrast to last year when wehad 13.”

Despitetheiryouth,theBar-ons are not exactly “barren.”In summer competition, theywent 6-1-2, includingplaying intournaments inMason and Ba-tavia.

“New Richmond’s probablythe team to beat, but we havetradition and pride and we’regoingtogiveeveryoneourbesteffort,” Burger said.

Not many of the currentBarons have much varsity ex-perience other than KeeganManzi, who started as a fresh-man. Marcus Ellerhorst re-turns as a senior captain andElliot Stockton takes over asgoalkeeper after playing thatspot for Amelia’s junior varsi-ty.

“Wedohave guys that got toplay minutes on varsity,” Bur-ger said. “We would put theminwhenwewould get upbynu-merous goals. Every game Iput themin,wecontinuedscor-ing.”

The Barons JV teamwas11-0-1last seasonandonlygaveuptwo goals. Sophomore twinsRandy and Scott Ervin splittime last season between re-serve andvarsity andarehigh-level clubplayers.Both are ex-pected tobe factors forBurgerthis season.

“Scott had six goals on var-sity as a freshman,” he said.“He’s got confidence. He’sbeen our leading scorer in thepreseason.”

Amelia’s first game is homewithWintonWoods on Aug. 20.They host Bethel-Tate on Aug.

22.“We’re going to sneak up on

some people and surprise a lotwith how we’re playing,” Bur-ger said. “We get along andwe’ve got each other’s back.”

BataviaThe Bulldogs went 9-9 last

season, but posted a 7-1 recordin the Southern Buckeye Con-ferenceNational division to tiefor first with Georgetown. Ba-tavia advanced to the secondround of the Division II sec-tional tournament before fall-ing to McNicholas.

Head coach Kevin Scheelgraduated three players fromthat squad and has a strongsenior class returning.

“We’ll look to senior cap-tains Kyle Schmitgen andChris Bourque, as well as sen-ior goalkeeper Dylan Lipps tolead this team to our 11th con-secutive league title,” he said.“Our toughest competitionwilllikely come fromGeorgetown,as they return a quality core ofplayers from the team we tiedwith last year for league.”

Size and depth could be aproblem for Batavia.

“Our biggest deterrent liesin numbers as we are a smallteam, which will get plenty ofreps,” Scheel said. “We’ll haveto stay fit and healthy to suc-ceed in our aspirations of con-tinuing our streak and advanc-ing in the tournament.”

Glen EsteMike Smith’s Trojans were

6-9-2 and1-5 in theEasternCin-cinnati Conference in 2012.

Leading returning playersare ECC first-team picks Kev-in Carroll and R.J. Mancini.Also back are second-team se-lectionAustin Blair and honor-

able mention pick BrandonLine.

Glen Este starts off at Win-ton Woods on Aug. 17. Thehome opener is with Amelia onAug. 24.

McNicholasTheRocketsbeatNewRich-

mond 4-0 in the 2012 sectionalfinals before falling in the dis-trict tournament.

TonyRipburger departed tobecomehead coach atMadeiraHigh School. Jason Peterstakes over this season, comingto McNick from the HammerFC club program.

“It’s pretty interesting,” hesaid of the transition to highschool soccer. “If we can workhard and improve, we can bepretty good.”

Peters chose to focus on theteam aspect rather than singleout individual players.

“It’s a team game and youjust look at the the wholeteam,” he said. “We’re a prettydirect team.”

McNick lost its first twoscrimmage in the preseason.

“We learned we need towork harder,” Peters said.

New RichmondThe Lions finished 2012 sec-

ond in the Southern BuckeyeConference and lost in the Di-vision II sectional finalsagainst McNicholas.

Head coach Doug Flammreturns six starters from thatclub, including a trio of fourth-year varsity players in seniormidfielders Tyler Klein andColton Farmer, along with de-fender Michael Huber.

Also back is senior three-year varsity defender Chris

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Glen Este’s Austin Blair circles through the net after heading a ball inat practice Aug. 5. SCOTT SPRINGER/COMMUNITY PRESS

CLERMONT COUNTY — Withpreviewgames in thebooks, thefollowing is a rundown of thehigh school girls soccer teamsin the Community Journal Cler-mont coverage area.

AmeliaThe Lady Barons are the de-

fendingSouthernBuckeyeCon-ference-American Divisionchampsas theywent9-2-5 (7-0-3SBAAC). Amy Kemmer wasnamed co-Coach of the Year forher efforts along with Dan Sil-vis of Western Brown.

Several all-league perform-ers return including seniors Al-lisonMcDaniel, Courtney Tack-ett andMadisonTerry. All threewere SBAAC-first team alongwith junior Marissa Stone. Sen-iorAshleeHolcombeandsopho-more Mackenzie Wolfson weresecond team.

Kemmer’s squad will alsofeature returning starters Lo-gan Chambers and KylieBrown. Ingoal for theLadyBar-ons is sophomore Anna Tessoff.

“I’m very excited about thisseason,” Kemmer said. “Wehave 11 seniors, the largest sen-ior class I have ever had in my15yearsof coachinghighschoolsoccer. The girls are playingwell and bring a lot of experi-ence to a team that won theSBAAC last year.”

Amelia starts the season onthe road at Bethel-Tate on Aug.17. After road dates against Be-thel-Tate Aug. 22 and WesternBrownAug.27, theLadyBaronsopen at home with Goshen onAug. 29.

“They are really clicking sofar,”Kemmersaid. “I’mexcitedabout the scoring potential thegroup has this season.”

BataviaThe Bulldogs have a new

coachinDrewPoling,whotakeshis first high school job afternine years coaching youth andclub teams in the area.

“I seea lot ofgood talent, def-

initely,” he said. “We have a lotof speedandgooddecisionmak-ing going on. I’m very excitedabout the opportunity to takethis team.”

Poling inherits a squad thatwon theSouthernBuckeyeCon-ference in 2012 and returns –among others – three seniorstarters, including midfieldersHannah Nelson and Katie Taul-bee, as well as defender ErinO’Brien.

Junior Gabbie Bond is backat striker; she is joined up frontby sophomores Alex Young andTaylor Bushman. Juniors mid-fielders Brie Osborne and Han-nah Smith return, as do juniordefenders Taylor Murphy andGrace Bowling.

Freshman Manhattan Millerwill be the starting goalie.

The rest of the roster fea-turesadditionaldepthandexpe-rience with seniors AllisonWagner, Logan Ringland andRachel Bradley, along with ju-niors Haley Schmitgen andShelbey Thompson.

“We want to play good, cleansoccer, play the right way,” Pol-ing said. “I’m big on possessionsoccer. I feel like we have con-trol of the ball, the better weare. It’s kind of like keep away.If we can do that, the wins andlosses should take care of them-selves.”

Batavia opens the seasonAug. 20 on the road at CHCA.

Glen EsteThe Lady Trojans just

missed awinning season in 2012by going 7-8-1, but were just 1-5in the Eastern Cincinnati Con-ference.

Kelly Goedde is Glen Este’sfirst-year coach. She will fea-ture five seniors, three juniors,four sophomores and threefreshmen on her initial roster.

SeniorMorganTerryreturnsas an ECC first-team selection,junior Makenna Lavatori wassecond team and senior MadiVelten made honorable men-tion.

Other starters back areBrandi Brock, Hannah Du-fresne, Jessie Goedde, MarissaLavatori and Kelly Simon.

“We expect to have a teamthat plays hard for the full 80minutes and leaves nothing onthe field,” the coach said. “Weknow that the ECC is one of thebest soccer leagues in the cityand our talented group of play-ers are all looking forward to anexciting and competitive sea-son.”

Also on theLadyTrojans ros-ter is Haley Berry, KamrynBuckman, Haley Richey, Sum-mer Seng, Brandi Turner andEmily Willenborg.

Glen Este starts the seasonoffAug.17athomewithAmelia.OnAug.19, Harrison pays a vis-it.

McNicholasThe Rockets reached the Di-

vision II regional finals last sea-sonbefore falling to IndianHill.

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For the second straightyear, Kings HammerAcademy’s girls U16 redteam placed second at the2013 U.S. Youth SoccerNational Championships.The squad advanced tothe championship matchbefore falling in penaltykicks on Sunday, July 28,at the Overland Park Soc-cer Complex in OverlandPark, Kan.

Last year, Kings Ham-mer lost the NationalChampionship 1-0. Thisyear, Kings Hammer ex-tended the championshipmatch into overtime, be-fore losing on PKs, 2-2(5-3). The loss stings, butthere is definitely com-fort in playing at the high-est level against the bestteams the country has tooffer. Following the tour-nament, Kings HammerwasawardedtheFairPlayAward, given to the team

that all coaches and ad-ministrators voted on asthe best overall team atthe championships.

“Ourexpectationgoinginto this year after losinglast year was to go onebetter and win it all,” saidKingsHammer coach JonPickup. “That being said,to reach aNational Cham-pionship two years in arow is something specialin itself.”

Inthefirstmatchof thechampionships, Kings

Hammer routed TomsRiver (New Jersey) EliteUnited FC, 5-1. Four of thegoals were scored by OakHills High School High-landers — Sydney Kil-gore, BayleyFeist, Britta-ny Mahoney, and KatieMurray — while the fifthwas notched by SummitCountry Day’s MiaSchreibeis. The secondmatch was tighter, Feistand Dixie Height HighSchool’s Lauren Neme-roff scoring late goals to

give Kings Hammer a 2-1victory over Match FitColchesters (N.J.). Neme-roff scored the loneKingsHammergoal ina1-1drawwith 97LouisianaFireNa-vy. The 2-0-1mark in poolplay was enough to ad-vance Kings Hammer tothe National Champion-ship, where they facedSouthern California’sDMCV Sharks Elite.

“The girls played verywell together and jelledvery quickly this year as

we had quite a lot of turn-over at the end of last sea-son,” said Pickup. “That’swhat has impressed methe most this year as thegirls really took offwherethey left off in 2012.”

The core of the teamhas been together forthree to four years, withseveral players growingupwith theprogramsincethey began playing selectsoccer at age 7. CaptainPayton Atkins (TurpinHigh School, Universityof Kentucky commit) hasbeen playing for KingsHammer since she was 7.While many of the girlscompete against one an-other each fall, teamchemistry has not been anissue for Kings Hammer.

In the final, Mahoney

gave Kings Hammer a 1-0lead heading into half-time. A goal by DMCV inthe 69th minute forcedovertime. Nemeroff putKings Hammer back ontop with a goal in over-time, but her score wasequalizedbyDMCV in the95thminute. DMCVwas aperfect 5-5 in penaltykicks to earn the victory.

The players now pre-pare for their high schoolseasons.Mostwill bebackwith KHA next year.

“These girls, with afewnewadditions,will re-turn as always focusedand ready to try andachieve their ultimategoal ofbecomingNationalChampions,” said Pickup.“Third time is lucky iswhat I am hoping for!”

Kings Hammer girls reach national stage againBy Adam Turerpresspreps@gmail.com

The Kings Hammer Academy U16 girls finished as finalists of the U.S. Youth SoccerNational Championships in Kansas.THANKS TO DIANE NEMEROFF

ROSTERLocal players from Kings Hammer include:Makenna

Lavatori – Glen Este (Morehead State commit); LaurenRice – McNicholas. Their coach is Jon Pickup.

The Milford HighSchool Alumni soccergames are back this yearbeing much more thanjust a soccer game.

The organization ispulling together the en-tire community to cele-brate the life of a commu-nity hero, Connor Martin,son of Shannon Martin (agraduate and soccer play-er for Milford HighSchool) and Amy (Babi-nec)Martin, a graduate ofMilford.

Connor was diagnosedwith a rare form of braincancer (ATRT) thatmakes up only three in

onemillionformsofchild-hood cancer. The canceris so rare that it camewithmany challenges.

After fightingformorethan a year, Connor diedon June 5. Connor’s treat-ment was ongoing overthe past year and createdfinancial strains on thefamily. Even with Insur-ance the family hadmanyout-of-pocket expensesthat can really add up.

So the Milford soccerfamily is pulling togetherto honor Connor’s life andthe Martin family.

The event is Sunday,Aug. 25, at Milford High

School on the Charity Lu-cas Soccer Field. Thewomen’s game is 3 p.m.and the men’s game is 5p.m.

All proceeds fromgames, split-the-pot, food,company sponsorships,etc., will be donated toTheMartin Family.

Donations are neededfor various raffles, com-pany sponsorships forshirts and any vendorsthat would like to be in-cluded.

For donations, contactCarissa Smith at carissas-mith9@yahoo.com or 937-510-2021.

Milford soccer alumnipull together for family

McNick lost eight seniorsand its head coach fromthat team.

Ben Kirkpatrick - whohad been the McNick JVboys coach and a varsityassistant the last fouryears - inherits a squadwith another large seniorclass and high hopes forsuccess.

Senior center defend-ers Alexis Burdick andCorrie Sheshull, centermidfielder Liz Wittwerand forward SavannahCarmosino all return af-ter starting as juniors.

Fourmoreseniors-for-wards Megan Sweeneyand Sami Enders, mid-fielder Sarah Collette anddefender Maddie White -bring experience to theclub.

“Our strength is goingto be in our attack,” Kirk-patrick said. “Of the at-tacking positions, five ofthemareseniorswitha lotof varsity experience.

“It’s going to be a

change to more of a pos-session style with moreshorter passes. We wantto have more people in-volved in theattackup thefield. It should be a prettytechnical team, too. Thegirls are already fairlyathletic; we just want torefine that technical sideof their game.”

Conversely, the Rock-ets need to improve on de-fense, where they switchfroma3-5-2 scheme toa4-3-3. Kirkpatrick expectshis team to be the favoritein thenewlyrevampedco-ed division of the GirlsGreater CincinnatiLeague. McNick opensthe seasonAug.19 againstLoveland.

New RichmondThe Lions went 9-6-3 in

2012, includinga4-3-3 rec-ord good for fourth placein the Southern BuckeyeConference. Head coachChris Malotke graduatedsix seniors – includingfour starters – from thatteam, but has seven re-turning starters to openthe new season.

Sophomore forward

Maren Hance led the Li-ons in scoring last seasonand returns at striker.Senior Jill Flenniken is atwo-time all-league per-former at defender.

Seniormidfielder Emi-lyBarcheskireturnsaftermissing last season withinjuries. Also back aresophomore midfieldersAriel Huber and CydneyStilesandseniormidfield-er Lexi Scamper. SeniorBaileyWorkmanmoves tostriker after playing de-fense last season. JuniorMadeline Farmer returnsat defender.

A quartet of freshmenin keeper Taylor Harris,defenders Lexi Forseeand Maggie Smith andmidfielder Anna Hiedenwill make an immediateimpact for the Lions.

“If we can come to-gether as a team and findaway to put the ball in theback of the net, we’ll haveaverysuccessfulseason,”Malotke said. “There’s noreason we can’t contendwithNorwood andAmeliafor the league champion-ship.”

TheLions open the sea-

son Aug. 17 at homeagainst Finneytown.

WilliamsburgWilliamsburg made

history last season, earn-ing the school’s first sec-tional tournament winwithavictoryoverRipley.

Head coach Tim Swarthopes to build on that suc-cess and vault his squadabove the .500 mark (theWildcats finished onegame under in 2012). Hehas five returning start-ers tohelp reach thatgoal.

Senior keeper MalloryGuess is the team leader,backing up classmatesKayley Pringle at defend-er, Samantha Maupin at

midfielder/striker, AlyssaDonthnier at midfielderandChelseaArnoldatout-side midfielder. LexiDonthnier, Alyssa’s twin,hopes to come back fromankle trouble and contrib-ute.

“Our strength is theunity the kids have andthehardwork theydo,”hesaid. “They’re extremelyhard workers and veryself-motivated girls.”

Freshman Hope Schal-jo – daughter of ‘Burgphysical education teach-er Amy Schaljo – willmake an immediate im-pact as a midfielder tostart the season, but couldoccupy other positions as

the year progresses.Junior midfielder/de-

fender Dana Little andsophomore defender Mi-randa Weidimann bringadditional experience.

Williamsburg has 18playersout this season, upfrom13 lastyearwhen theteam occasionally tookthe fieldwith only10 play-ers. Swart thinks the addi-tional depth will enablehis team to challenge SBCfavoriteBatavia fora spotin the upper third of theleague.

The Wildcats open ontheroadatPurcellMarianAug. 21 and begin leagueplay the next day at homeagainst Georgetown.

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Sammons with class-mates like striker/mid-fielder Zach Fields, strik-erNoahChaneyandkeep-er Will Hayden. JuniorC.J. Grogan and sopho-more Ross Flenniken adddepth in the midfield.

Watch for a trio offreshmen in defenders

A.J. Hobbs and ClaytonFarmer (Colton’s broth-er), alongwithmidfielder/strikerGrantAnderson tomake immediate contri-butions.

“What we dowell is de-fend,” Flamm said. “Ourgoal scoring needs someimprovement.”

Flamm said Ameliaand Bethel-Tate are thefavorites in the SBC, buthis club should be in themix.

“I like our chances,” hesaid. “Weshouldbeable tomake a good run at theleague championship. Ithink that for a team andschool the size of NewRichmond to win theleague and win a fewgames in the tournamentwouldbeaprettysuccess-ful season.”

The Lions open Aug. 17hosting Finneytown.

Williamsburg doesn’toffer boys soccer.

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The League of Women Vot-ers of Clermont County willhold their 17th annual Suffrag-ist Dinner at Receptions/East-gate Tuesday, Aug. 27.

This event celebrates wom-en volunteer leaders in ourcounty and the spirit of womenin leadership. We will honoreight wonderful women thisyear, who will be presented inthe coming weeks, and, withour theme, “Women of Action,”the history of women’s suf-frage that led to the formationof the League and is the basisfor our continued mission.

The award is named in hon-or of Orpha Gatch (1892-1991)of Milford, an active suffrag-

ette who votedin the electionof 1920 forWarren Har-ding. At age78, Gatchmarched in the1970 FrontierDays Parade inMilforddressed as asuffragettecarrying a sign

“Fifty Years of a Good Idea.”The women who convened

in Seneca Falls, New York, in1848 were viewed as radicalsas they called for more equal-ity for women in America. Theeffort by them and suffragists

who followed was scorned bymost of the country. Forty-fiveyears later, in 1893, only thestate of Colorado allowed wom-en to vote. One hundred yearsago, a whole new generation ofactivists held a March onWashington March 3, 1913, theday before the Presidentialinauguration of WoodrowWil-son. The huge parade, consist-ing of nine bands, 20 floats andmore than 5,000 marchers washarassed as wild-eyed radicalsby mostly men, incensed at thedemand of the full participa-tion of democracy for women.But it worked, seven yearslater women won the right tovote and the League of Women

Voters was born.The League and guests will

celebrate these activists andtoday’s volunteer leader nomi-nees. The speaker for the eve-ning is Kerrie Logan Hollihan,an award-winning author foryoung people, who specializesin history, biography and cul-tures. Ms. Hollihan, a residentof Blue Ash, Ohio, will sharewith us insights from her latestbook, “Rightfully Ours: HowWomenWon the Vote.” Thebook combines a lively narra-tive with resources for furtherstudy and activities that illumi-nate the lives and times of theSuffragists. Ms Hollihan ex-plains her work, “As I research

and write, I think about how toexplain the ‘whys’ of situationsas well as the ‘whats.’”

All of Clermont County isinvited to celebrate the eightnominated women of action,the history of the nearly centu-ry-long fight for the right tovote and the continuing civicseducation the League providestoday. Reservations are accept-ed on the lwvclermont.comwebsite and, with payment, atLWVCC, P.O. Box 733, Milford,OH 45150. The cost is $35.Questions should be addressedto lwvcctreas@cinci.rr.com.

Jane Soneshein is a League ofWomen Voters of Clermont Countymember and a resident of Milford.

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JaneSonesheinCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

Last week’s questionShould theminimumwage for

fast-food workers be doubledfrom $7.25 to $15 an hour andshould they be given the right tounionize?Why or why not?

“Every worker who devotes40 hours per week to enable hiscompanytoprofit shouldmakealivingwage.Thiswageshouldbebased on the cost of living in thearea in which he lives. This willdecrease the need for public as-sistance,make higher educationmore attainable and be good forthe local economy.

“The lack of unions is whythis isnotarealitytodayandyes,every profession should haveone.

“The fast food industry takesin huge profits each year, theemployees make that possible.As 'job creators' we should ex-pect these corporations to cre-ateactual full timepositions thatpay a fair wage.

“As it stands now, these com-panies underpay employees andpocket the profits while our tax-es pay for the programs theseworkers need to make endsmeet.

“Worriedaboutthecosts?Un-til minimum wage becomes aliving wage, that burger willcontinue to cost you muchmorethan the price on your receipt.”

K.M.

“Yes, minimum wage work-ers deserve to make more mon-ey at McDonald’s and every-where.

“I worked at Frisch’s in col-lege and barely make $4 andhour many years ago.

“This helps the social safetynet to stop having to supportpoor families, and higher wagesalways boost the economy.

“Unions make things betterfor themiddle class even thoughconservatives ignorantly com-plain about pensions and costs.

“Remember: most Ameri-cans have a five-day work weekand several paid holidays be-cause of the unions fighting thegood fight for labor!”

TRog

“No,not to$15but it shouldberaised a couple of bucks. In realterms, the $7.25/hr. is less thanwhen it was raised the last time.No one can live on that.

“Also it is you and I, throughthegovernment, that is subsidiz-ing these corporations, whetherit be McDonalds or Wal-Mart,since so many of their employ-ees qualify for SNAPand/orMe-dicaid.This is corporatewelfareat its worst.

“Businessmust provide a liv-ing wage. Does not mean thatthose on the bottom should earnthe same as an executive, but itdoes mean that they should atleast stop being exploited.

“Lastly, theargumentput for-ward by McDonalds and othersthat this is often entry level jobsfor teens is lame. Most of theworkers I see in the fast food in-dustry are hard pressed formermiddle-class citizens who aretrying to get by. Good luck.”

J.Z.

“The wages people earn aredetermined by the value of theirlabor to the employer and thewillingness of employees towork for what employers arewilling to pay.

“If there are enough peoplewilling to work for $7.25, whyshould employers paymore?

“If the government forces adoubling of the wage, the price

everyone else will pay for thefood will increase significantly.The sales of fast food will de-cline (may not be a bad thing),and the restaurants will employfewer people.

“Some of the best employeeswill make more money and awholebunchwillbeoutofa job.”

F.S.D.

“Ofcoursenot.All thatwilldois increase inflation. Whenunions first came into the busi-ness world they served a pur-pose – to prevent employersfrom abusing employees.

“Today, all unions do is makethe unions richer while makingcompanies raise their prices sothey can turn a profit. Compa-nies are in business to makemoney, not break even.

“When the guy cutting grassat a GM plant is making $75/hr.something is wrong. One onlyhas to look atDetroit to seewhatfourdecades of unionanddemo-cratic policies can do to a oncevibrant, growing city.

“People need to be paid a liv-ing wage. $7.25/hr. is NOT a liv-ingwage. If you raise it to $15/hrand allow the unions in that $15/hr. will be about $8/hr. afterunion dues.”

J.S.K.

“No to both questions! Small,privately-owned fast food busi-nesses cannot afford that largeof a jump in salaries when med-ical insuranceandbenefitscostsare getting ready to skyrocket,thanks to Obamacare and feder-al interventionateverylevelofabusiness’ operation.

“It will also cause a hugejump in the cost of the productthat they sell and middle-classand lower-class families willfind themselves not being abletograb that fast foodburger anylonger.

“And unions need to bephased out, not encouraged.They no longer serve any pur-pose but to keep prices high oncars, groceries, etc.

“High unionwages (and evenhigherwages for the union lead-ers) made it hard for Americancar manufacturers to competeagainst the Japanese years ago,which gave foreign cars amajorfoothold into our carmarket andis helping to cause thebankrupt-cy of Detroit, Mich., right now.

“Unions also encourage non-productivity with all of the reg-ulations regarding break times(an excessive number of themfrom what I could see after vis-iting a Chevy plant years ago),long vacations, and job securityeven when a worker reallyneeds to be fired for incompe-tency.

“Look at all of the companies

that are struggling financiallyand I’ll bet you see that a highpercentage of them are union-ized.

“Unions used to be a goodthing, but now they are stran-gling our companies andputtingmanyof themout of business. Inorder for this country to com-peteagain in theworldeconomy,we need to get rid of unions andlet businesses police them-selves.

“If they start mistreatingworkers again, thewordwill getout quickly via electronicmediaand the abuses will not be toler-ated as they were when unionsbecame a necessity.

“The government needs tostop over-regulating every as-pect of our lives and the opera-tion of our businesses. We arestarting to look more like 1940sGermany every day.”

C.H.

“The minimum wage shouldnot be linked to fast food work-ers. Doubling the minimumwage will result in the loss ofjobs formany in that fieldoranyother so affected by a doublingof wages.

“We have (or used to have) afree-marketeconomicsysteminAmerica. That system deter-mines thevalue for anygoods orservices. If McDonalds dramat-ically increases thecost ofmenuitems to cover the wage in-crease; customers will find oth-er businesses who can offerthemmeals for less.

“In addition, the doubledwages will have a trickle-up ef-fect, raising salaries for crewleaders and managers. Other-wise an entry-level workerwould make more than the per-son traininghim.Suchproposalsusually come from people whohave no experience in the realworld of business or economics.

“As to employeeswhowish tounionize there are laws, rulesandregulationsadministeredbythe Department of Labor (DOL)to facilitate same.”

R.V.

“Fast-foodworkers should beallowed to unionize and receivea decent living wage.

“Who can live on $7.25/hour?I’m sure no one reading this pa-per does or couldmake it on thatamount of money unless theyare living with relatives anduses someone else’s car.

“Businessesdon’twant topaya decentwage because it affectsthe profit. My heart aches tothose stuck in a job that doesn’tpayenoughtoprovidetheneces-sities.”

E.E.C.

“Minimum wage require-

ments are like the dinosaurCon-gress folks; old, and in need ofquick voter retirement.

“Let’s pretend and say mywifeandIopenedarestaurant inOver-the-Rhine. We had justenough, by law (goverment tell-ingme,abusinessowner inmod-ern America), to hire my wife’ssister at minimumwage.

“Say we really need extrahelp to make a go of it. Her 17-year-old cousin still lives athome and doesn’t require mini-mum wage to learn and work inthe family business, but needs ajobandweneed thehelp.Butwecan’t afford to hire her at mini-mumwage.

“Seems like minimum wage,then,andismeanttokeeppeopleout. Minimum wage legislationisoldguypap,andneedstobere-tired.”

K.P.

“A qualified ‘yes.’ Yes if over18,maybe$10forteenagers.Em-ployers are doing everythingthey can to get out of payingbenefits, so thosewho earn needa rate which allows them to buytheir own.

“In truth, $15 may not beenough in the longer term, butit’s all the shock the system cantake for now. And to those em-ployerswho just ‘can’t afford it’,stopmaking contributions to po-litical parties and PACs who dono one anygood.Happyemploy-ees are worth far more to youand your business.”

D.R.

“Of course minimum wageshould be increased to ATLEAST $15 per hour (for allAmerican workers) That’s$30,000 before taxes and deduc-tions for a 40-hour perweek job.

“Can any of you afford a fam-ily of four on that salary?Only ifyou go without food, shelter,clothes, andmedical care.

“And, food service workersdo NOT usually work 40 hoursper week. Twenty hours perweekprovidesagross incomeof$15,000 per year plus themeaslytips they get, if they evenwill beauthorized to receive tips if theyqualify for minimum wage(which they don’t at the presenttime.)

“Andofcoursetheyshouldbeallowedtochoosetohaveaunionlike every other Americanworker. We are a free marketcapitalist society, aren’t we?

“What are we afraid of, theygoonstrikeandourfoodisdeliv-ered in 10 minutes instead of 5?Or, it is delivered to our table byillegal immigrants who are theworkers the corporations canreally take advantage of, work-ing for $2 per hour?”

James A. Whittaker

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2013

The League of Women Voters OrphaGatch Citizenship Award recognizes theleadership of a Clermont County womanfor her outstanding volunteer civicservice in the community. The nomineemust live in Clermont County and theactivities for which the nominee is be-ing recognized must be volunteer.

Nominees symbolize the leadership,energy, optimism and trust of the earlysuffragists. All nominees will be show-cased and honored at the league’s annu-al Suffragist Dinner Tuesday, Aug. 27, atEastgate Receptions. This year’s themeis Women of Action. Contact event chairMarti Kleinfelter at 831-2997 or mklein-felter@cinci.rr.com for reservations.

Here’s a look at the 2013 League ofWomen Voters Orpha Gatch CitizenshipAward nominees:

ANITA BARRONIn May 2012, Barron launched Cler-

mont Pets Alive, the No Kill Initiativefor Clermont County, saving the lives of377 lost/homeless pets and working toalign shelter practices with communityvalues.

In September 2011 and2012, she brought thecountry’s no kill leadersto Cincinnati at the GreatShelters Conference toeducate shelters, rescuesand the residents of theTristate on the programsof the no kill equation.The 2011 conference pro-vided the boost that

launched the no kill initiative in BooneCounty.

In 2009, Barron launched a low-costmicrochipping program for pets in Cler-mont County to keep owned pets out ofthe open-admission shelter. In 2007, shelaunched Spay Ohio to make sure costwas never a reason for not sterilizing apet by providing every residents ofOhio with access to low-cost spay/neuterservices. In 2006, she started Pet Alli-ance, dedicated to the creation of pro-gram to serve pets and their guardians.

Pet Alliance will launch the GreatShelters website in 2013 to provide ev-ery American with a single source ofstatistics for open-admission shelterswith the educational resources to imple-ment the programs of the no kill equa-tion.

MARY ANN BENOSKIBenoski is an active member of The

Progress Club of Milford, where she hasserved as president, secretary and trea-surer during her 20-year membership.She is a long-time member of St. Colum-

ban parish. During the1980s and 1990s, she wasa very active member ofKindervelt and served asa volunteer at RonaldMcDonald house inCleveland. Benoskiserved as exhibits chairat Promont House Mu-seum and now serves onthe board of trustees for

the Greater Milford Area HistoricalSociety and coordinates the on-going teafundraisers.

Benoski has developed a smoothrunning operation for Afternoon Teafundraisers at Promont. She recruitsand trains volunteers to the high stan-dards she sets for these events, whichare held in the Victorian dining areas atPromont. Vintage linens, silver andchina are used to provide a sense ofVictorian style. After guests are served,

they are given a tour of Promont withan opportunity to learn more about thehouse and the early history of Milford.

Benoski has given of her time, skillsand resources to GMAHS for 10 years.

BONNIE DAULTONDaulton has served as the president

of the Goshen Local School District PTOfor the past several years. She organizesthe efforts of parents of school commu-nity to make a difference in the lives of

students.As president of the

District PTO, Daultondemonstrates on a dailybasis initiative to getthings done. She makessure that the PTO has apresence in making adifference whether it isback-to-schools days,hosting a booth at Nation-al Night Out, organizing

Parent-Teacher Conference dinners, shemakes a difference. She activelyrecruits other parents to help her.

A graduate of Goshen Local Schools,Daulton is an excellent example of giv-ing back to the community.

CAROL KIRBYKirby has a long list of diverse volun-

teer commitments with the ClermontSenior Services. She has been volun-teering in the office for more than fiveyears, and has averaged at least 800hours a year. In the beginning, sheworked two or three days a week, but

now she volunteers full-time.

Daulton assists withbulk mailings, printingand distribution of bro-chures and catalogs,filing and shredding. Shecompiles packets of in-formation for new cus-tomers and any otherduties asked of her. She

helps staff booths at health fairs andevents, and she is a pro at “publicizing”the agency. She answers the agency’smain phone line. Kirby’s knowledge ofthe agency and her kindness toward thecustomers and staff make her an excel-lent choice for this position.

Kirby is instrumental in coordinatingmany of the details of Clermont SeniorServices’ fundraising events. The auc-tions are her specialty. She preparesbooklets and forms, and enjoys helpingset up items for the auction. On thenight of the events, she arrives veryearly to make sure everything is inorder so bids can be placed and paid forin an organized way. She always worksthe checkout desk and helps load itemsthat didn’t sell.

Kirby is involved in direct servicevolunteering also. She does groceryshopping for three homebound seniorsevery week, and, as an Extra Handsvolunteer, she helps with householdchores as needed.

LINDAMALOTTMalott volunteers at

the Inter Parish MinistryFood Pantries in New-town and Batavia at least15 hours a month helpingthe residents of ClermontCounty who are in needof food and clothing assis-tance. IPM helps all ofClermont County withfood assistance.

Malott is the first to offer to help

when there is a need in the pantry. Sheis always looking for extra things to doin the pantry on slower days. Malott isenthusiastic about any task and takesinitiative to ensure that shelves arestocked and choices are available forall. Her compassion for those in needguides her to always find out what otherresources may be available to help themthrough difficult times.

There was a week in May whenMalo-tt filled in every day at the pantry whenother volunteers were on vacation.

When the pantry changed to an on-line computer system to manage clients,Malott embraced the change andlearned how to run the program to be-come the shift lead for the pantry.

PHYLLIS NEALNeal is a retired teacher who taught

37 years, the final 22 at Clermont North-eastern High School. She is the formerpresident of Clermont County Retired

Teacher Association, andserves as secretary andlegislative representativeof this organization.

Neal is the formerpresident of Delta Chi,the Clermont CountyChapter of Delta KappaGamma, an internationalsociety of key womeneducators; she also

served as a member/chair of the WorldFellowship, Expansion andMembershipCommittees of Alpha Delta State Ohiofor this organization. She is a weeklyvolunteer in the Ohio Reads/Just Readprograms at Goshen Elementary; class-room volunteer in writing improvementand test prep in the GoshenMiddleSchool.

Neal is an active volunteer along withher husband giving gospel music pro-grams in churches, nursing homes andClermont Senior Services venues. Sheparticipates in annual the Christmasdrive by ”adopting” two needy CNEchildren, shopping for others, and help-ing organize gift distribution. She is a2004 graduate of the Clermont 20/20Senior Leadership program and sub-sequent member of the advisory com-mittee. She has worked the annual rec-ognition dinners hosted by Clermont20/20.

Neal is chairing the EducationalExcellence Committee in the key wom-en educator organization, and is spear-heading a program to encourage and aidnew Clermont County teachers.

She has raised money for scholar-ships for Clermont County women andhelped raise funds for schools in Africaand teachers in Afghanistan.

MARCIA OGANOWSKIOganowski organized the redistrict-

ing petition drive in Clermont County inApril – July, 2012. Oganowski was thelead petition gatherer in ClermontCounty for the referendum petition to

repeal SB5. She also gathered signa-tures on the referendum petition torepeal HB194 and for HB319. Sherecruited Clermont County Businessesto be petition signing venues for the HB319 petition and the redistricting pet-ition. Worked as webmaster for BreastCancer Bricks,www.breastcancerbricks.org, a non-profit organization that uses brick art toraises money for breast cancer survi-vors.

Oganowski is a high energy personwho puts a lot of effortinto any organization orproject that she thinks isworthwhile. She is willingto help others in needwhenever she can. Oga-nowski has trained othersin gathering signatureson petitions.

Oganowski said wasmotivated to get politi-

cally involved in her community afterthe Katrina tragedy. Seeing the newscoverage of drowning victims, peoplesuffering from the heat, lack of foodand water, as well as medicine, withouthelp from FEMA, state or local emer-gency services, outraged her so muchthat she immediately got involved inlocal, state and national issues and sup-ported candidates that she believed in.

JENNIFER VESTVest served as assistant chairperson

for the recent successful Bataviaschools tax levy campaign. She coor-

dinated neighborhoodefforts and volunteers todistribute yard signs,built a float for the home-coming parade, spoke toparent groups whereverthey could be found(sports events, schoolactivities, communitygroups, etc.). She is aparent liaison to the com-

mittee planning the new school building.Vest was able to manage many as-

pects of the the school levy campaign,which involved both day and eveningactivities, while juggling all her chil-dren’s activities and schoolwork. Hertireless efforts must have contributedsignificantly to the passage of the levyin a very close vote.

Vest has run eight half marathons forcharity, volunteers to make costumesand props for children’s amateur thea-ter and for Brieabi productions in An-derson Township. She volunteers withthe Fairhaven RescueMission to makebaskets of personal hygiene items forfamilies in need every Christmas. She isvery active in her church, frequentlyhosting meetings and activities in herhome. Vest coordinates delivery ofmeals to every family in the congrega-tion who brings home a new baby andshe is also the director of the children’schoir.

CathyGatch,grand-daughter ofOrphaGatch andowner ofMilfordPottery,announcedthe winnerof the 2010OrphaGatchCitizenshipAward. FILEPHOTO

Eight nominatedfor Gatch award

Malott

Benoski

Vest

Oganowski

Neal

Billingsley-Daulton

Kirby

Barron

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THURSDAY, AUG. 15Exercise ClassesJazzercise, 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.476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.Senior Yoga, 12:30-1:15 p.m.,Miami Township Civic Center,6101Meijer Drive, Series ofseated and standing yoga poses.Chair support offered to safelyperform variety of posturesdesigned to increase flexibility,balance and range of move-ment. Call for price. 478-6783.Miami Township.SilverSneakers, 10:30-11:15 a.m.,Crossings of Amelia, 58 AmeliaOlive Branch Road, Move tomusic through variety of exer-cises designed to increase mus-cular strength, range of move-ment and activities for dailyliving. For seniors. Call forpricing. 478-6783. Amelia.SilverSneakers, 1:30-2:30 p.m.,O’Bannon Terrace, 6716 Ohio132, Move to music throughvariety of exercises designed toincrease muscular strength,range of movement and activ-ities for daily living. Call forpricing. 478-6783. Goshen.

Literary - Book ClubsMystery Book Club, 12:30-2p.m., Milford-Miami TownshipBranch Library, 1099 Ohio 131,Adults. Bring bag lunch. 248-0700.Milford.

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

NatureButterfly Beauties, 11 a.m.-6p.m., Woodland Mound, 8250Old Kellogg Road, SeasongoodNature Center. Free-flyingbutterflies in the atrium andvarious displays highlighting theinsect’s life cycle, plus ongoingscavenger hunts, crafts andnaturalist-led tours in the atri-um. Free, vehicle permit re-quired. 521-7275; www.great-parks.org. Anderson Township.

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

Volunteer EventsFamily Volunteer Day, 9 a.m.-noon, Cincinnati Nature Centerat RoweWoods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Help remove invasivespecies and weeds. Free. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org.Union Township.

FRIDAY, AUG. 16Dining 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. 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 Grill-Outs, 5-8p.m., Lake Isabella, 10174 Love-land-Madeira Road, Ben Alexan-der. Items available a la carte.521-7275, ext. 285; www.great-parks.org. Symmes Township.

Exercise ClassesJazzercise, 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.237-4574. Amelia.SilverSneakers Flex, 10:30-11:15a.m., Summerside Woods, 5484Summerside Road, Move tomusic through variety of exer-cises designed to increase mus-cular strength, range of move-ment and activities for dailyliving. For seniors. Call for

pricing. 478-6783. Summerside.

FestivalsSt. Bernadette Festival, 6p.m.-midnight, St. BernadetteChurch, 1479 Locust Lake Road,Rides, food, casino, games andmore. 753-5566; stbameliapar-ish.org. Amelia.St. Elizabeth Ann Seton ParishFestival, 6-11:30 p.m., St. Eliza-beth Ann Seton Church, 5890Buckwheat Road, Food, gamesfor all ages, rides, bid and buy,music and raffles. Free. ThroughAug. 18. 575-0119.Milford.

NatureButterfly Beauties, 11 a.m.-6p.m., Woodland Mound, Free,vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org.Anderson Township.Moonlight Dog Hike, 9-10 p.m.,Cincinnati Nature Center atRoweWoods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Relaxing evening walk onLookout Trail with other doglovers and CNC staff. Ages 18and up. Members free; non-members pay daily admission.Registration required. 831-1711;www.cincynature.org. UnionTownship.

On Stage - Children’sTheaterSleeping Beauty, 7:30-9:30p.m., St. Andrew Parish Center,560 Main St., A beautifulprincess, a mischievous jesterand an angry evil fairy all cometogether in this retelling of theclassic story written by Linda Rolland Shaun Rue. $10, $8 seniors/military, $5 ages 12 and under.575-9351; www.milfordthea-treguilde.org.Milford.

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.

SATURDAY, AUG. 17Exercise ClassesJazzercise, 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. 237-4574.Amelia.

Farmers MarketBatavia Farmers Market, 9a.m.-1 p.m., Batavia FarmersMarket, Main and Depot streets,Homegrown produce for sale.Free admission. 876-2418. Bata-via.

FestivalsSt. Bernadette Festival, 6p.m.-midnight, St. BernadetteChurch, 753-5566; stbameliapar-ish.org. Amelia.St. Elizabeth Ann Seton ParishFestival, 6-11:30 p.m., St. Eliza-beth Ann Seton Church, Free.575-0119.Milford.

Music - BluesDiamond Jim Dews Band, 7-11p.m., Mama Vita’s, 6405 BranchHill Guinea Pike, 697-9705;www.mamavitas.com. Loveland.

Music - ClassicalOutdoor Summer Concert,

7:30-9 p.m., Union TownshipCivic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road,Amphitheater. Clermont Phil-harmonic Orchestra. Selectionsinclude folk tunes, moviethemes, old favorites, patrioticand more. Free. 732-2561;www.clermontphilharmon-ic.com. Union Township.

Music - OldiesElvis, 7-8 p.m., Great Scott Diner,106 E. Main St., Each week, Jo-Elor Jason Griffin take stage asElvis. Free. 943-4637; greatscott-diner.com. Amelia.

NatureButterfly Beauties, 11 a.m.-6p.m., Woodland Mound, Free,vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org.Anderson Township.Fossil Identification Session,11 a.m.-1 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at RoweWoods, 4949Tealtown Road, Dry Dredgersavailable in Visitor Center lobbyto identify fossils and shareinformation about fossil hunt-ing. Members free; non-mem-bers pay daily admission. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org.Union Township.Nature PlayScape Second YearAnniversary, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,Cincinnati Nature Center atRoweWoods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Decorate banner to hanginside PlayScape. Treats anddoor prizes available. Membersfree; non-members pay dailyadmission. 831-1711; www.cincy-nature.org. Union Township.

On Stage - Children’sTheaterSleeping Beauty, 7:30-9:30p.m., St. Andrew Parish Center,$10, $8 seniors/military, $5 ages12 and under. 575-9351;www.milfordtheatreguilde.org.Milford.

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

RecreationLet the Good Times Roll CarShow, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thomas A.Wildey Center, 2040 U.S. High-way 50, Music, area for children,raffles, door prizes, split-the-potand vendors. Benefits Gift ofTime Respite Cooperative. $10entry fee; free T-shirt for first100 entries. Registration re-quired. 732-7020; www.cler-montdd.org. Owensville.

SUNDAY, AUG. 18Cooking ClassesOktoberfest Brewing, 1:30-5:30p.m., Grailville Retreat andProgram Center, 932 O’Bannon-ville Road, Learn to brew yourown Oktoberfest ale using herbsand other natural materials,while exploring history ofbrewing. Participants experienceentire brewing process fromchoosing recipes to bottling. $35plus $5 material fee. Reserva-tions required. 683-2340. Love-

land.

FestivalsSt. Bernadette Festival,Noon-11 p.m., St. BernadetteChurch, Chicken dinner noon-7p.m. 753-5566; stbameliapar-ish.org. Amelia.St. Elizabeth Ann Seton ParishFestival, 1-9 p.m., St. ElizabethAnn Seton Church, Chickendinner Sunday 1-7 p.m. Free.575-0119.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. Through Oct. 20. 231-2114;andersontownshiphistoricalso-ciety.org. Anderson Township.

NatureHands-on Nature, 1-2 p.m.,Cincinnati Nature Center atRoweWoods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Nature PlayScape. Playfacilitator available to inspireand interact with children andprovide variety of tools for themto borrow to explore. For ages12 and under with adult. Mem-bers free; non-members paydaily admission. 831-1711;www.cincynature.org. UnionTownship.

On Stage - Children’sTheaterSleeping Beauty, 2-4 p.m., St.Andrew Parish Center, $10, $8seniors/military, $5 ages 12 andunder. 575-9351; www.milford-theatreguilde.org.Milford.

RecreationCar 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.

Religious - CommunityLoveLOUD, 12:30 p.m., CalvaryAlliance Church, 986 NordykeRoad, Free picnic lunch, music,playfield with inflatable events,face painter and balloon artist.Professional Illusionist PhilDalton. Free. 474-4954;www.calvaryalliancechurch.org.Anderson Township.

MONDAY, AUG. 19Exercise 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, $38 per month. 476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.Zumbawith KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, 135

N. Union St., Zumba fitness andZumba Gold classes. $5. 240-5180; www.zumbawithkc.com.Bethel.SilverSneakers, 10:30-11:15 a.m.,Crossings of Amelia, Call forpricing. 478-6783. Amelia.SilverSneakers Flex, 2-2:45p.m., Bethel Woods ElderlyComplex, 610 Easter Road, Moveyour whole body throughcomplete series of seated andstanding yoga poses. Chairsupport offered to safely per-form variety of seated andstanding postures designed toincrease flexibility, balance andrange of movement. For seniors.Call for pricing. 478-783. Bethel.

Literary - Book ClubsBookends, 1-2:30 p.m., NewRichmond Branch Library, 103River Valley Blvd., Free. 553-0570. New Richmond.Book Discussion, 1-2:30 p.m.,Bethel Branch Library, 611W.Plane St., Copies of book avail-able for checkout. 734-2619.Bethel.

Literary - LibrariesRiver City Writer’s Group,6-7:30 p.m., New RichmondBranch Library, 103 River ValleyBlvd., Participants freely sharetheir writing endeavors, gener-ate ideas, hone their craft andnetwork with fellow writers inarea. Free. 553-0570. NewRichmond.Wir Sprechen Deutsch: Con-versational German forAdults, 6:30-7:30 p.m., UnionTownship Branch Library, 4450Glen Este-Withamsville Road,For adults with working knowl-edge of German. Ages 18 andup. Free. Registration required.528-1744. Union Township.

NatureMindfulness in Nature, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at RoweWoods, 4949Tealtown Road, Share favoritetechniques/resources and prac-tice being mindful outdoors.Ages 18 and up. Members free;non-members pay daily admis-sion. 831-1711; www.cincynatu-re.org. Union Township.Harvestmen Hangout, 11a.m.-noon, Cincinnati NatureCenter at RoweWoods, 4949Tealtown Road, Join JonathanSwiger to search for theseeight-legged cousins to thespider also known as daddylonglegs. For ages 12 and underwith adult. Members free;non-members pay daily admis-sion. 831-1711; www.cincynatu-re.org. Union Township.

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.

TUESDAY, AUG. 20Art & 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.

Exercise ClassesChair Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Yogawith Sharon Studio 1, $6 drop-inor $50 for 10 classes. 237-4574.Amelia.Mat Yoga, 6-7:10 p.m., Yogawith Sharon Studio 1, $6 drop-inor 10 classes for $50. 237-4574.Amelia.SilverSneakers, 11-11:45 a.m.,O’Bannon Terrace, Call forpricing. 478-6783. Goshen.

Farmers MarketLoveland Farmers Market, 3-7p.m., Loveland Station, W.Loveland Avenue, E. Broadwayand Second streets, Parking lot.Featuring 32 vendors from areaoffering vegetables, fruits,meat, eggs, bread, pizza, past-ries, cookies, syrup, lavenderproducts, soaps, lotions, gour-met frozen pops, gelato, herbs,alpaca products, hummus,honey, coffee, olive oil andcheese. Free. 683-0150; www.lo-velandfm.com. Loveland.

NatureFull MoonWalk: SturgeonMoon, 8:30-10 p.m., CincinnatiNature Center at RoweWoods,4949 Tealtown Road, Meet atkiosk. Trail walk with full moonand natural history readings. Forages 8 and up. $8, free for

members. Registration required.831-1711; www.cincynature.org.Union Township.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21Art & 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.

Bars/ClubsBike Night, 6 p.m., Quaker Steak& Lube, 590 Chamber Drive,Portion of parking lot reservedfor motorcycles only. Cars wel-come. Includes music. Beer,vendors and food served inparking lot. Benefits weeklylocal charity. Free. 831-5823;www.quakersteakandlube.com.Milford.

Exercise ClassesJazzercise, 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. 956-3729; www.e-mercy.com. An-derson Township.

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

NatureArt Party in theWoods, 7-9p.m., Cincinnati Nature Centerat RoweWoods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Art teacher Hilary Carvittigives step-by-step instructions todiscover your inner nature artist.All materials provided. Meet atRetreat House. Ages 21 and up.$38, $30 members. Registrationrequired. 831-1711; www.cincy-nature.org. Union Township.

THURSDAY, AUG. 22Community DanceBeechmont Squares, 8-10 p.m.,Anderson Senior Center, 7970Beechmont Ave., Western-stylesquare dance club for experi-enced dancers. $5. 929-2427.Anderson Township.

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.888-288-0668; www.winedog-.com. Anderson Township.

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.Senior Yoga, 12:30-1:15 p.m.,Miami Township Civic Center,Call for price. 478-6783.MiamiTownship.SilverSneakers, 10:30-11:15 a.m.,Crossings of Amelia, Call forpricing. 478-6783. Amelia.SilverSneakers, 1:30-2:30 p.m.,O’Bannon Terrace, Call forpricing. 478-6783. Goshen.

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

NatureAnimal Tales, 11 a.m., Wood-land Mound, 8250 Old KelloggRoad, Seasongood NatureCenter. Nature-themed storieswith the naturalist. Free, vehiclepermit required. 521-7275;www.greatparks.org. AndersonTownship.

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

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Ed Kluba, left, helps Anna Perkins bag up some produce from Kluba Farms at the BataviaFarmers Market last year. The market is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at Main and Depotstreets. Admission is free. For more information call 876-2418.

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Sometimes I wish Iwas a high-tech person.Like a while back when Imade dilly beans andtook photos of the beanspicked frommy gardenalong with photos of thefinished beans after can-ning. I still have the pho-

to of thegardenbeans, butthe fin-ishedbeans injars photohas van-ished and Idon’t knowhow toretrieve itfrommy

camera. I can’t take an-other photo because,well, the beans are allgone.

The recipe makes fourjars and were so goodthat we ate a jar and gavethe other three away. ButI promise you will lovethe beans, photo or not.

I was blown away bythe huge response to TomW.’s request for a 7-Upcake that was publishedyears ago in the Enquir-er. The stories alonemade me chuckle, not tomention how good all therecipes looked. I willshare both in an upcom-ing blog. Today I’m shar-ing two versions: Onefrom scratch, which Tomwanted, and anotherusing a cake mix. Somefolks don’t ice the cake,but others do so I’m shar-ing icing recipes as well.

Rita’s classic dillybeans

Friend and colleagueLeah Ochs, director ofJungle Jim’s cookingschool, has a similarrecipe and substitutesSriracha sauce to tastefor the pepper flakes.

2 generous pounds greenbeans, trimmed to fitcanning jars

4 teaspoons dill seed or 4large heads dill

4 small cloves garlic1 teaspoon red pepperflakes, divided (optional)

21⁄2 cups clear vinegar21⁄2 cups water1⁄4 cup canning salt

Pack beans lengthwiseinto four hot pint jars,leaving 1⁄4-inch headspace. To each pint, add 1⁄4teaspoon pepper, 1 clovegarlic and 1 teaspoon dillseed. Bring vinegar,water and salt to a boil.Pour immediately overbeans, leaving 1⁄4-inchhead space. Remove airbubbles by sliding a but-ter knife around insideedges of jars. Wipe rimsclean with damp cloth.Place seals and rings on.Process 10 minutes inboiling water bath. Theseare best eaten chilled.

Tip from Rita’skitchen

If you don’t want tocan these, cap and seal,cool to room temperatureand store in refrigeratorup to six months.

7-Up cake fromscratch

Here’s Donna A.’srecipe from 30 years ago.Tomwanted a from-scratch recipe, so hope-fully this will work.

11⁄2 cups butter, softened

3 cups sugar5 eggs3 cups flour2 tablespoons lemon extract3⁄4 cup 7-Up

Preheat oven to 325degrees. Cream sugarand butter together andbeat until light and fluffy(about 20 minutes withan electric beater). Addeggs, one at a time andbeat well. Add flour onecup at a time. Beat inlemon extract and 7-Up.Pour batter into a wellgreased and floured jum-bo, fluted Bundt pan.Bake for 1-11⁄4 hours.

Simple lemon glazeThis is one I use for

lemon pound cake. Juststir 2⁄3 cup confectioner’ssugar with 1 tablespoonor so lemon juice.

Diane Byrne’s 7-Uppound cake usingcakemix

Diane, a Lovelandreader, told me: “I gotthis frommymom sever-al years ago. I’ve nevermade the glaze withoutthe alcohol. I’m not surewhat you’d substitute.”Any suggestions?

1package Duncan HinesLemon Supreme CakeMix

1 4-cup package instantlemon pudding

1⁄2 cup vegetable oil4 eggs1 cup 7-Up

Preheat oven to 350degrees. Combine aboveingredients and beat 2minutes. Prepare a Bundtpan (spray well) and pourmixture in. Bake 45-55minutes.

Diana’s glazeDiane didn’t say if she

cooked the glaze, but Iwould assume the sugarhas to melt, so I’d cook itover very low heat untilsugar melts. Add bour-bon last.

1⁄2 stick butter, meltedScant 2⁄3 cup sugar1⁄3 cup bourbon (or whatever,rum is good too)

Stir in bourbon. Prickholes in cake and pour onglaze.

Doris Poore’s 7-Upcake icing

Doris, a Kentuckyreader, had a recipe us-ing a cake mix and alsohad an interesting icing.“The index card is allyellowed and stained. So,I know it’s a good one,”she said.

2 eggs, beaten1 tablespoon flour1 cup crushed pineapple,undrained

11⁄2 cups sugar1 stick margarine1 cup coconut

Cook all ingredients(except coconut) untilthick, add coconut andpour over hot cake. Top

with pecans.

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

Rita shares dillybeans, reader7-Up cake recipes

RitaHeikenfeldRITA’S KITCHEN

Rita used her own fresh green beans to make her dilly beans. THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD.

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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

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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

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Raymond D. Jones, Pastor732-2739

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MONUMENTS BAPTIST CHURCH2831 State Route 222

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

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CLOUGH PIKE BAPTIST CHURCH1025 CLOUGH PIKESunday School 9:30am

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www.goshenmethodist.orgSunday School 9:30am

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

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A New Life - A New ProspectiveA New Song

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

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We’ve all experienceit; someone comes toyour front door trying tosell you something. Onearea woman says afterthe experience she’s hadshe’ll never do it again.

Jessica Jones, of But-ler, Ky., says a salesmancame to her door lastFebruary. “We werehome and I got a knockon the door from a gen-tleman. He says he wasselling reflective signsfor your mailbox.”

The company wasselling the signs for $20apiece and Jones boughtone. Her receipt says itwas supposed to havebeen delivered in March.But now, more than fourmonths later, she stilldidn’t have it. “Needlessto say its still not in-stalled. I’ve called threedifferent times and re-ceived promises of thembeing out to install it –but still no sign,” Jonessays.

Jones does have num-bers on her mailbox, but

they’re notreflectivenumbersso theymay not bevisible atnight ifsomeonecalls forpolice, fireor an am-bulance.

That’s why she saysshe really wanted thosereflective numbers forher mailbox.

“I’m just aggravated.He took $20 fromme thatday with a promise of asign that I never re-ceived. Howmany otherpeople are out there withthat same promise thatmaybe even forgot aboutit?” Jones asks.

A check with the Bet-ter Business Bureaushows the company hasreceived more than adozen complaints, mainlyfrom people who saythey too never receivedtheir reflective signs.The BBB gives that com-

pany an “F” rating.When I told Jones

about the Better Busi-ness Bureau report shesaid, “Wow, wow. It justgoes to show don’t everbuy anything from adoor-to-door salesman.”

Such complaints arenot at all uncommon. I’vereceived many lettersfrom homeowners whopaid for magazine sub-scriptions yet neverreceived anything. Inone case a homeownerdid receive the maga-zines but realized too lateshe had greatly overpaidfor the subscriptions.

In Jones’ case I con-tacted the reflective signcompany owner who saidhe was busy taking careof customers to whom hehad failed to deliver thesigns. He says he gotbehind and blamed theweather for the delay.After I called he finallydid get the sign put onJones’ mailbox.

So, what should you doif a salesman comesknocking on your door?You could refuse to buy,as Jones has vowed. Or,if you’re interested in theproduct, I suggest you goahead and place yourorder. But, just as withGirl Scout cookies, don’tpay until they returnwith the product.

Howard Ain answers consum-er complaints on WKRC-TVLocal 12. Write to him at 12WKRC-TV, 1906 HighlandAve., Cincinnati 45219.

Think twice aboutbuying at your door

HowardAinHEY HOWARD!

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Howdy Folks,The cardiac rehab is

going good. OnMonday,Wednesday and Friday Ispend 1-1/2 hours each.The two machines, I’llcall peddle machines, for12 minutes each then 10minutes on the treadmill.

I have been O.K. oneach of them. They putfour wires on your chestso they can monitor yourheart as you work oneach of the machines.

The ladies that workthere take each person’sblood pressure and heartrate and check theirweight before you start

exercising,then takethe bloodpressureduring thetime spenton themachines.

Tuesdaywe plantedgreenbeans and

they are up real good; wehave them covered sothe deer can’t get atthem. They have eatenthe green tomatoes afterthey knocked the fencedown.

We also planted zuc-

chini last Tuesday andthey are up so we willhave plenty of zucchinitoward fall. We haveplanted spinach also forfall use.

We went to a funeralvisitation last Wednes-day, July 31. This was asister of Danny Grant;she was very active atthe Grants open house.

The Grants have somewonderful sweet corn.The one we like is thebi-color so give them acall at 625-9441. Theyalso have plenty of othervegetables for you to get.Also plenty of mulch for

fall use. They will havebroccoli plants for falluse; we always set sever-al plants out.

A few years ago aboutJan. 1 I cut the flower-ettes off the broccoliplants and the nextmorning the plants were

eaten to the ground; thatwas one time I beat thedeer!!

Friday evening wasMonroe Grange meetingand election for the nextyear. It seems Ruth Annwill be the secretaryagain and this year I will

be the Master. We havebeen in the Grange, RuthAnn for 58 years, and Ihave for 53 years.

Saturday morning themen of the Bethel UnitedMethodist church had

Corn, bee hives and Chessy all doing well

GeorgeRooksOLE FISHERMAN

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Robbin GrohRobbin Robert Groh, 61,

Amelia, died Aug. 2. He workedfor Procter & Gamble for manyyears, then BeecoMonuments.

He was a deacon of buildingand grounds at Mount CarmelChristian Church.

Survived by wife Jane Groh;children Megan (James) Gibbs,Michael (Bernadette Faske) Groh;parents Robert, Carolyn Groh;sisters Linda (Don) Kean, Jennifer(Gary) Kentrup; seven nieces, 13nephews and many cousins.

Services were Aug. 7 at MountCarmel Christian Church. Ar-rangements by E.C. Nurre Funer-al Home. Memorials to: MountCarmel Christian Church BuildingFund, 4183 Mount Carmel-Tobasco Road, Cincinnati, OH45255.

Deborah KeirnsDeborah Lee Keirns, 61, Ha-

mersville, died Aug. 3. She was ahomemaker.

Survived by wife Ed Keirns;childrenWilliam (Lora) Hall,James (Sarah) Keirns Jr., Nikki(Scott) Cook; father Richard Hill;several grandchildren; foursisters. Preceded in death bymother Mildred Hill, threesiblings, three grandchildren.

Services were Aug. 8 at EvansFuneral Home.

Mearle KelsoMearle Robert Kelso, 66,

Batavia, died Aug. 7. He was asteel worker.

He was a Navy veteran ofVietnam.

Survived by sons Arthur (To-nya), Keith (Renee), Eric (Jody)Kelso; sister Marsha Davidson;eight grandchildren.

Services were Aug. 12 at EvansFuneral Home.

Michael LongMichael R. Long, 39, Union

Township, died July 26.Survived by

wife Amy Long;children Sadie,Sylvia Long,Steven, Saman-thaWinkel-bach; motherAnn BreauLong; sisterMary Ann

Krzywicki; nieces and nephewsHannah, Samuel, Joshua, Elijah,

Moriah; many uncles, aunts andcousins. Preceded in death byfather Richard Long.

Services were Aug. 1 at Cross-pointe Baptist Church.

EmmaMcCarthyEmmaMavis McCarthy, 89,

Williamsburg, died July 16. Shewas a secretary.

Survived by godson Jeff Popp.Preceded in death by husbandHarry McCarthy.

Services were July 20 at T.P.White & Sons Funeral Home.

John SilzJohn R. Silz, 63, died July 30.

He was a engineer.Survived by children John

“Jack” (Kristan Paul) Silz II;stepchildren Glenn, Chad, Shelly

Lay; grandchildren Jared, Jayla,Jaylyn Silz; former wife DonnaWagner; eight step-grand-children; one niece and twonephews. Preceded in death byparents John A., Dorothy Silz.

Services were Aug. 4 at T.P.White & Sons Funeral Home.

Michelle TarvinMichelle Petry Tarvin, 54,

Stonelick Township, died Aug. 6.Survived by husband Carl

Tarvin; siblings Dawn (Mark)Austin, Michael (Julie) Petry.Preceded in death by parentsWayne, Marilyn Petry.

Services were Aug. 10 atCraver-Riggs Funeral Home.Memorials to: Eastside ChristianChurch, 5874 Montclair Blvd.,Milford, OH 45150.

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AMELIAArrests/citationsRobin J. Combs, 37, 2152 Ohio133, drug abuse, July 18.Anthony L. Lynch, 31, 8 Lori LaneNo. 1, theft, July 20.

Incidents/investigationsTheftCoins taken from vehicle at 70 E.Main St., June 12.Cellphone taken at Speedway at51W. Main St., July 20.Medication taken at 25 Lori LaneNo. 3, July 18.

BATAVIAArrests/citationsDakotaWalton, 20, 957W. OhioPike, disorderly conduct whileintoxicated, underage consump-tion, July 20.Heather M. Smith, 39, 1878 KarenDrive, warrant, July 22.Darlene A. Drees, 57, 171 SpringSt. No. 16, warrant, July 22.

Kelly J. Pierce, 47, 2755 Ohio 132,warrant, drug paraphernalia,July 24.

Incidents/investigationsTheft1997 Chevrolet pick-up taken;$1,800 at 455 Knauer No. 1, July22.Gasoline not paid for at UnitedDairy Farmers; $17 at East MainStreet, July 25.

NEW RICHMONDArrests/citationsMark L. Abercrombie, 27, 318Center St., domestic violence,July 22.

Incidents/investigationsDomestic violenceAt Center Street, July 22.TheftMedication taken at 221UnionSt. No. 4, July 18.Gasoline taken from vehicle at215 George St., July 24.

PIERCE TOWNSHIPArrests/citationsStacy Campbell, 33, 1699 LudlowCircle, warrant, July 18.Frank P. Wolffram, 32, homeless,warrant, July 20.Joshua D. Dunn, 32, 102 E. MainSt., warrant, July 21.James D. Webb, 74, 3387 LudlowCircle, aggravated menacing,July 25.Juvenile, 13, resisting arrest,domestic violence, July 25.Derick L. Hickman, 28, 3523Concord Hennings Mill, theft,July 27.Jessica L. Besanko, 25, 306 St.Andrews No. A, warrant, July26.

Incidents/investigationsAggravatedmenacingFemale stated gun was pointedat her at 3393 Ludlow, July 25.BurglaryTV taken at 1751Ohio 125 No.122, July 29.Criminal damageWindow broken at 324 St. An-drews No. D, July 22.Tire cut on vehicle at 1381OhioPike No. 11D, July 23.Window shot with BB gun at 308St. Andrews No. D, July 28.CultivationMarijuana plants found growingat area of Nine Mile at LocustCorner, July 23.Domestic violenceAt Blackjack Trail, July 25.RapeInvolving female juvenile at 1700block of East Ohio Pike, July 28.TheftSpare tire taken off vehicle atPierce Point Cinema; $180 at1255 Ohio Pike, July 22.Gasoline not paid for at Swifty’s;$5 at Ohio 125, July 22.Bike taken at 346 St. AndrewsNo. C, July 23.Jewelry and medication taken at1694 Ludlow Circle, July 24.Purse taken at 1783 Ohio Pike,July 26.Merchandise taken fromWal-mart; $186 at Ohio Pike, July 27.Monies taken at 3645 BlackjackTrail, July 27.Purse taken from cart at Wal-mart; $220 at Ohio Pike, July 27.Bike taken at 3651 Lewis Road,

July 28.Medication taken at 1692 Lud-low, July 30.Merchandise taken fromWal-mart; $248 at Ohio Pike, July 30.Money taken from cash drawerat Wendy’s; $50 at Ohio Pike,July 30.

UNION TOWNSHIPArrests/citationsBritton R. Armstrong, 18, 312 St.Andrews B, aggravated robbery,felonious assault, July 25.Keith Fields, 18, 3891 Bennett No.4, aggravated robbery, feloni-ous assault, July 25.Nickolas R. Legg, 21, 4477 East-wood Drive No. 18116, warrant,July 25.Sarah King, 35, 498 Piccadilly No.C, warrant, July 25.David A. Taylor II, 29, 4394Eastwood No. 3215, abusingharmful intoxicants, July 25.Joseph B. Held, 57, 4591 Sum-merside No. 12, disorderlyconduct, July 26.Billie R. Feldkamp, 39, 3805 MistyMeadow Lane, driving undersuspension, July 26.Ryan K. Thom, 33, 822 CloughPike, warrant, July 26.Jessica R. Solinsky, 36, 12081 6thSt., drug abuse, drug possession,driving under suspension,obstructing official business, July26.Jacob A. Smith, 22, 9 AmberlyDrive, warrant, theft, July 26.

Jill M. Obermeyer, 29, 6249Beechmont Ave., driving undersuspension, July 26.Donya Stone, 35, 703 Main St.,theft, July 26.Jeremy D. Stone, 37, 703 MainSt., theft, July 26.Maegan K. Burger, 21, 475 Picca-dilly, warrant, July 26.Heidi S. Miller, 43, 4414 Stock-holm, disorderly conduct whileintoxicated, July 26.Sherwood T Riley, 49, 8443Linderwood Lane, open contain-er, July 27.Andrew J. Waters, 22, 398 N. 3rdSt., drug instruments, July 27.Bruce E. Singleton, 63, 4654Elmont Drive, menacing, July 27.Jonathon A. Taylor, 31, 234Lyness, drug instruments, July27.Kyle C. Durham, 26, 205 E. Os-borne, criminal trespass, theft,July 27.David A. Taylor II, 29, 4394Eastwood No. 3215, disorderlyconduct, abusing harmfulintoxicants, July 27.Maranda L. Wiesman, 27, 445Yarabee Trace, driving undersuspension, July 27.Heather M. Bryant, 28, 3977Piccadilly, warrant, July 27.StevenW. Bain, 33, 2711UrmstonAve., driving under influence,July 28.Kevin Streaker, 33, 3935WilmaCourt, driving under suspension,July 28.Aaron K. Shook, 24, 5021Hurl-

inghamWay, drug parapherna-lia, July 28.Juvenile, 16, driving under influ-ence, July 28.Robin T. Trabish, 51, 4563 NewMarket Court, warrant, July 28.Daniel A. Wiley, 22, 1213 RedRoan Drive, disorderly conduct,July 29.Christopher Pfeffer, 26, 3886Vineyard Green, burglary,criminal damage, July 29.Ashley L. Athon, 24, 225 Mulber-ry Court, drug instruments, July29.William J. Snider, 30, 2148WestRoad, warrant, July 29.Christopher Cox, 20, 4524WeinerLane, warrant, July 29.MerandaMcClanahan, 23, 2365Laurel Nicholsville, theft, July 30.Zachary McClanahan, 24, 2365Laurel Nicholsville, warrant, July30.Teresa Iorfida, 51, 4039 TimberCreek, driving under influence,July 30.Joshua Sturgill, 19, 3976 Young-man, warrant, July 30.Britteny N. Fischer, 24, 220 ForestAve., driving under influence,July 30.Evan A. Thomas, 51, 474 OldOhio 74, warrant, July 30.Marcia Wood, 29, 3973 Piccadilly,falsification, July 30.Cierra Burgan, 27, 5084 Ohio222, warrant, July 30.StevenW. Burkhart, 47, 4517NewMarket, domestic violence,July 30.Curtis R. Clemons, 31, 403 KentonSt., obstructing justice, July 31.Charisa M. Curnayn, 28, 4805Long Acres, warrant, July 31.Michael Davis, 49, 1176 OhioPike, disorderly conduct, July 31.Donald R. Alley, 48, 4070-3EIndependence, driving underinfluence, July 31.Brian Spiller, 38, 1269 Old Ohio74, driving under suspension,Aug. 1.

Incidents/investigationsAbduction/kidnappingReported at Wilma Court Apart-ments at 3935Wilma Court, July26.AssaultReported at Beechwood Apart-

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TrespassingReported at Goodwill at Com-mercial Blvd., July 27.VandalismReported at General Data Corp.At 4354 Ferguson, July 31.

WILLIAMSBURGArrests/citationsTearena L. Gulat, 55, 176 N. 8thSt., felonious assault, July 21.Brian J. Stears, 31, 205 . Broad-way, fictitious plates, July 24.

Incidents/investigationsFelonious assaultFemale fired two shots fromhandgun at 176 N. 8th St., July21.TheftBike taken at 226 S. 6th St., July21.Spare tire taken off vehicle at 30HighMeadow No. 11, July 24.

CLERMONT COUNTYSHERIFF’S OFFICEArrests/citationsStevie Sue Anne Nicole Pierson,21, 2049 Oakbrook Place, Mil-ford, illegal assembly or pos-session of chemicals for themanufacture of drugs, illegalconveyance of drugs of abuse -detention mental health facilityat 4700 Filager Road, Batavia,Aug. 4.Adrian Isaiah Felder, 24, 403West Grant St., Georgetown,theft at 1081Ohio 133, Bethel,July 29.Brandon David Lee Dewar, 21,3761Ohio 756, Felicity, criminaldamaging/endangering, theft at3761Ohio 756, Felicity, July 30.Stephanie Danielle Boehm, 29,114 Plenty Street, New Rich-mond, misuse of credit card -use expired, revoked, etc., theftat 1381 FrankWillis MemorialRoad, New Richmond, July 30.Roger Elvis Boehm, 30, 114 PlentyStreet, New Richmond, misuseof credit card - use expired,revoked, etc., theft at 1381FrankWillis Memorial Road,New Richmond, July 30.Jonathon ShaneMiller, 27, 72Shady Lane, Amelia, theft at 56Shady Lane, Amelia, Aug. 1.Brandy LynnMiller, 32, 56 Shady

Lane, Amelia, receiving stolenproperty at 56 Shady Lane,Amelia, Aug. 1.Juvenile, 17, criminal damaging/endangering, Batavia, July 29.Juvenile, 17, offenses involvingunderage persons - underageconsume beer intoxicatingliquor, Batavia, July 29.Kimberly JoWaits, 25, 2755 Ohio132, New Richmond, theft at2755 Ohio 132, New Richmond,July 31.Donna L. Wright, 52, 3627 Ohio222, Batavia, drug parapherna-lia, possessing drug abuseinstruments at 3627 Ohio 222,Batavia, July 30.Ryan Thomas JosephWood, 20,100 Broadway, Batavia, drugparaphernalia at 4700 FilagerRoad, Batavia, July 31.Robert Lee Brown, 67, 1715White Pine Court, Cinti, domes-tic violence - cause belief ofimminent physical harm bythreat or force at 1715WhitePine Drive, Amelia, July 30.Juvenile, 16, domestic violence,Newtonsville, July 30.Adam DeanWaitman, 21, 3027Ohio 132, Amelia, domesticviolence - cause belief of immi-nent physical harm by threat orforce at 3027 Ohio 132, Amelia,July 31.Matt RyanWoodruff, 28, 177Orchard Circle, Blanchester,forgery, theft at 2884 Ohio 232,Bethel, July 31.Ashley Michelle Wilton, 30, 403Stonelick Woods Circle, Batavia,offenses involving underagepersons - owner/occupant ofpublic/private place allowunderage to remain whileconsuming alcohol at 403Stonelick Woods Circle, Batavia,Aug. 1.Hunter Scot Ferguson, 20, 1577Bardwell West Road, Batavia,offenses involving underagepersons - underage consumebeer intoxicating liquor at 403Stonelick Woods Circle, Batavia,Aug. 1.Richard Tyler Walters, 18, 4850Teal Lane, Milford, offensesinvolving underage persons -underage consume beer intoxi-cating liquor at 403 StonelickWoods Circle, Batavia, Aug. 1.Justin Campbell, 24, 3494West

Upper Five Mile, Mount Orab,criminal damaging/endangeringat 100 University Lane, Batavia,Aug. 1.Juvenile, 14, theft, Felicity, July31.Edward Nmn Powers, 33, 6336Greensboro Court, Loveland,criminal trespass at 892 NevillePenn Schoolhouse Road, Felicity,Aug. 1.Juvenile, juvenile cigarette orother tobacco products vio-lations, Batavia, Aug. 1.Tyler Joseph Ogden, 20, 5651 IvyLane, Milford, drug parapherna-lia, possession of drugs at 2797Old Ohio 32, Batavia, Aug. 1.Dakota RyanWuebold, 19, 1902Pearl St., New Richmond, assault- knowingly harm victim at 1902Pearl St., New Richmond, Aug.2.Matthew Scott Shouse, 23, 2170Big Indian Road, Moscow, theftat 2170 Big Indian Road, Mos-cow, Aug. 2.Amy Transier, 40, 1020 U.S. 52Spur, New Richmond, drugparaphernalia at U.S. 52 at PondRun, New Richmond, Aug. 2.Jessica Marie Gearhart, 20, 2911Old Ohio 32, Batavia, offensesinvolving underage persons -underage consume beer intoxi-cating liquor at 2911Old Ohio32, Batavia, Aug. 3.Andrew Shane Caldwell, 25, 4479Spruce Creek Drive, Batavia,criminal trespass at 500 Univer-sity Lane, Batavia, Aug. 4.Phillip Dunne, 37, 4644 RumpkeRoad, Cincinnati, criminal

trespass, menacing at 1423 OldOhio 74, Batavia, Aug. 4.Debra L. Jacobs, 57, 1640 Ohio133, Bethel, disorderly conduct -fighting or threatening at 2780Lindale Mount Holly Road,Amelia, Aug. 4.Tonya Shepherd, 41, 2780 LindaleMount Holly Road, Amelia,disorderly conduct - fighting orthreatening at 2780 LindaleMount Holly Road, Amelia, Aug.4.Mariah Shepherd, 19, 3313Concord Place, Amelia, dis-orderly conduct - fighting orthreatening at 2780 LindaleMount Holly Road, Amelia, Aug.4.Juvenile, 17, disorderly conduct -fighting or threatening, Amelia,Aug. 4.Juvenile, 15, theft, Amelia, Aug.3.

Incidents/investigationsAggravatedmenacingAt 1988 Jones Florer Road,Bethel, Aug. 1.Assault - knowingly harmvictimAt 100 University Lane, Batavia,Aug. 1.At 1902 Pearl St., New Richmond,Aug. 2.AssaultAt 3624 Sodom Road, Hamers-ville, Aug. 3.

At parking lot 2 MontgomeryWay, Amelia, Aug. 2.BurglaryAt 2191Ohio Pike, Amelia, Aug.4.Compel prostitutionAt Ohio 756, Felicity, Aug. 4.Criminaldamaging/endangeringAt 100 University Lane, Batavia,Aug. 1.At 100 University Lane, Batavia,July 29.At 1260 Ohio 125, Amelia, July 31.At 2309 Rolling Acres, Amelia,July 30.At 3175 Back Run Road, Amelia,Aug. 2.At 3624 Sodom Road, Hamers-ville, Aug. 3.At 37 Huntington Ave., Amelia,Aug. 3.At 3761Ohio 756, Felicity, July22.At 3834 Hwy. 50, Marathon,Aug. 2.At 5 MontgomeryWay, Amelia,July 29.Criminal mischiefAt 147 Sweetbriar Drive, Batavia,July 29.At 3460 Number Nine Road,Goshen, Aug. 4.At 4285 Trotters Way, Batavia,July 31.At Trotters Way at Old Ohio 32,Batavia, July 31.

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AMELIA VILLAGE14 Bobwhite Court, FederalNational Mortgage Assoc. toWilliam &Mary Richmond,0.2530 acre, $86,900.7 Grouse Drive, Chad & BreognKaylor to American Homes 4Rent Properties Five LLC, 0.1840acre, $142,300.25 Partridge Drive, ChristopherReinert to Cody Brooks, 0.2350acre, $129,000.61 Robin Way, Julie Rhoten, etal. to Bank of America NA,0.2500 acre, $105,000.25 Sandpiper Court, FederalNational Mortgage Assoc. toJana Hughes, 0.2530 acre,$96,300.37 Wooded Ridge Drive, Rebec-ca & Ryan Ventura to AmericanHomes 4 Rent Properties FiveLLC, 0.3300 acre, $135,950.

BATAVIA TOWNSHIP215 Apples Way, AndrewMcGregor to Wells Fargo BankNA, 0.054 acre, $46,667.2042 Bethel Maple Road, Billy &Etta Reynolds to Ashley Kidd,1.2930 acre, $93,000.1442 Buxton Meadows, SheilaAnn Dunaway to Timothy AllenPence, 0.4590 acre, $60,100.1562 Driftwood Court, Jarad &Micah Hunsicker to American

Homes 4 Rent Properties FiveLLC, 0.3070 acre, $158,000.1307 Forest Glen Blvd., FischerSingle Family Homes II LLC toGeno & Vicki Svec, 0.2789 acre,$355,787.3884 Greenbrook Drive, LeslieLichty-Lynn & Sean Lynn toAmerican Homes 4 Rent Prop-erties Five LLC, 0.2670 acre,$139,000.2203 Harmony Court, RogerMell to Micah Innis, 0.2350acre, $133,000.3895 Magnolia Drive, HeatherTownsend, et al. to ChaseHome Finance LLC, 0.459 acre,$130,894.3536 Neals Circle, Lela Hodge,et al. to Bank of New YorkMellon, as trustee, 1.6700 acre,$30,000.2040 Sunset View Lane, BrettHughes to American Homes 4Rent Properties Five LLC, 0.2310acre, $141,700.4620 Trophy Lane, StephanieBeaver, et al. to JPMorganChase Bank NA, 5.2500 acre,$56,666.67.4568 Vista Meadows Drive, VistaMeadow Development LLC toNVR Inc., 0.2320 acre, $20,500.1440 Woodbury Glen Drive, NVRInc. to John & Rosemary Jessup,trustees, 0.2919 acre, $232,000.

BATAVIA VILLAGE575 Kilgore Street, Rick Jivoin toDavid Krieger, 0.2000 acre,$19,000.595 Wood St., WEK BB LLC to

Gary & Rebecca Bice, 0.0720acre, $49,900.

MONROE TOWNSHIPWoodland Lane, Leo D’Souza toGesund Group Ltd., 5.0390acre, $7,000.

NEW RICHMONDVILLAGE111 Junction Point, FischerSingle Family Homes II LLC toVincent Bee, 0.2307 acre,$135,900.300 Mill Street, JohnathanHopper, et al. to AH4R-OH LLC,$46,666.67.103 Union Station Way, FischerSingle Family Homes II LLC toMatthew Frank, 0.2670 acre,$190,000.1125 Watkins Hill Road, Dustin &Clarissa Nelson, et al. to Ray-mond Walriven III, 0.5500 acre,$53,400.

OHIO TOWNSHIP2481Ohio 132, JPMorgan ChaseBank NA to Richard BrandonFaubion, 19.5700 acre, $36,000.1681Ohio 749, Sam & PattsySpires to Gregory White & JudyIker-White, 0.6600 acre,

$123,000.

PIERCE TOWNSHIP532 Shade Road, Douglas Miller& Peggy Dale to Kerry & Kath-ryn Lanz, 0.5400 acre,$243,800.1438 Young Road, Richard &Clarice Hoffer to Simon Hogan& Courtney Wilkens, 5.0000acre, $316,000.Amelia, OH 45102, Kristie &Gorman Roberts Jr. to 3613 ElRego Drive, 0.5340 acre,$142,000.Hopper Hill Road, ColleenMcCord to Kathleen Schuler,1.6700 acre, $15,000.3287 Jenny Lind Road, Holly &Victor Fay to Jeffrey Higgins,$110,000.3563 Lewis Road, JenniferBradley to Midfirst Bank, 1.02acre, $68,394.3416 Rivendell Drive, LaurelWhite to Jeramie & Amy Leary,0.5510 acre, $138,000.33 Stillmeadow Drive, JamesMiller to Federal NationalMortgage Assoc., $46,666.67.16 Stillmeadow Drive, RandallHamlin, et al. to JPMorganChase Bank NA, $60,000.

1124 Twig Lane, Deborah Servit-to, et al. to Bank of New YorkMellon, 0.5160 acre, $96,128.

UNION TOWNSHIP4628 Aston Road, Estate ofGeorgie West to Sheila Rob-inson, $110,000.4265 Beaver Trail Lane, MichaelWaddell to Filippo Passerini,0.4570 acre, $235,000.4160 Cannon Gate Drive, Dustin& Theresa Hare to AmericanHomes 4 Rent Properties FiveLLC, 0.2670 acre, $172,000.4151 Covetree Lane, Nadine &John Moreland Jr. to EdwardDavidson, $146,900.4603 Ellsberry Court, MichaelDavis to Andrew Gossard,0.2570 acre, $179,900.4521 English Creek Drive, Tina &Jesse Hamilton to Jeffrey &Kimberlee Swearingten, 0.6990acre, $170,000.4484 Finney Trail, Von BaileyInvestments LLC to DavidDuncan, 0.4590 acre, $129,000.4188 Forsythia Drive, GreenAssets Investments Inc. to Paul& Elaina Maloney, $148,000.4464 Glen Este WithamsvilleRoad, Eastgate PropertiesLimited Partnership to RolandZahrenbach, 0.4810 acre,$542,500.4481 Glen Willow Drive, MJVProperties Investments LLC toJoshua & Kelsie Turton, 0.4600acre, $130,000.546 Hamblin Drive, Beth Searsto Jessica Huegel & Ryan Jones,

0.3360 acre, $180,000.458 Maple Ridge Court, M/IHomes of Cincinnati LLC toPeter & Priscilla Northrop,0.4000 acre, $414,950.842 Massachusetts Drive, Dale &Linda Sunday to Dennis Lan-ners Jr., 0.7700 acre, $189,900.1267 McGuire Court, Jose Laboyto Jason & Kristen Borger,0.2518 acre, $187,000.433 Napa Court 8C, JeffreyZemanek to Paul & Eileen Karl,$212,000.1142 Nature Run Road, Gretch-en Bodmer to Darren Barnett,0.1416 acre, $121,000.4584 Ridgewood Court, FischerSingle Family Homes II LLC toSteve Chaney, 0.2522 acre,$198,095.4151 Sagewood Drive, Peter &Tara Schwab to Vicky Gass,0.2300 acre, $200,000.677 Terrace Hill Trail, FederalHome Loan Mortgage Corp. toMark Leksan, 0.0800 acre,$129,000.855 West Anson Drive, James &Roberta Lloyd to BenedictRoddy, 0.1006 acre, $162,900.618 Woodland View, David &Vicky Mezack to Don & IreneFine, 0.4620 acre, $232,500.4189 Sagewood Court, Rachel &Jeffrey Turner to Carol Messer& Douglas Clark, 0.4330 acre,$172,500.4611 Shephard Road, HSBC BankUSA NA, as trustee to Anthony& Elizabeth Stidham, 0.2310acre, $8,000.

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their monthly breakfastat Frisch’s in Bethel; thisis a good time for fellow-ship.

On Saturday eveningthe Monroe Grange hadtheir monthly card party.There was a good turn-out and the food wasgreat.

Ruth Ann has a JuniorGrange meeting this

afternoon, so I will get togo fishing in a lake be-hind the Grange Hall.This will be the first timefor 10 weeks.

We have been cuttingcorn off this morning, wehave 18 pints that will goin the freezer and haveanother six dozen to cutoff this evening.

The bee inspector washere last week and wehave four hives thatseem to be doing good.One hive sure has lots ofhoney in it. I hope to take

some honey off thisweek. I will leave plentyof honey for the bees towinter over on.

Three hives we won’ttake any off. The onehive has a swarm thattook up residence. This isthe first time I have hada swarm of honey bees tomove in an empty hive. Iam sure glad for this.

About Chessy, shelikes to lay on top of thetruck or in the truck bed.She doesn’t like to be inthe house when it is nice,

but if it is raining shewill come in and lay onour laps.

If we go to the back ofour place she goes withus and lays down andwaits till we are ready tocome back up to thehouse. She waits until weare some distance fromher then she runs to getpast us.

To whet your appetitefor the noon meal todaythere was fried corn,good green beans, newpotatoes and smoked

sausage along withbread, butter and straw-berry jam. Then fordessert we had canta-loupe.

Tuesday, Aug. 13, Iwill have a checkup withDr. Forman. This will beinteresting; I hope every-thing will be O.K. It willbe nine weeks since thesurgery and everythingseems to be O.K. I’mhoping he will allow meto do more work.

There are lots of smallcrappie being caught at

East Fork Lake. Onefisherman last weekcaught 75 crappie, butonly seven were 9 incheslong. This feller doesn’tkeep many fish.

Start your week bygoing to the House ofWorship of your choiceand praise the GoodLord. God Bless All.More Later.

George Rooks is a retiredpark ranger. Rooks served for28 years with the last five asmanager of East Fork State

Park.

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