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Betty Long of Union Town-ship says that whenevershe needs someone, her

neighbor Mimi Broerman isthere.

“Mimi has always been awonderful neighbor to me andmy husband, but it wasn’t untilmy husband art passed awayfour years ago on Thanksgivingthat I realized how special shetruly is,” said Long, of RumpkeRoad.

“I was so concerned with tak-ing care of my husband that I letmy own health decline to such astate that I required seven sur-geries in the years since hispassing.

“This is where Mimi has beena godsend to me, and this is justa small list of the many thingsMimi does for me,” Long said.

» “After each of my cataractsurgeries, Mimi gave me eyedrops two to three times a dayfor six weeks.

» “Mimi would come and sitwith my daughter at the hospitalduring my surgeries and talkwith the doctors afterwards sothat she knew how to care forme, and also picked up my pre-scriptions.

» “Mimi also took care of mydachshunds while I was in thehospital and the rehabilitationcenter recovering from thesesurgeries.

» “Mimi even came over andlet my dogs out while I was re-covering at home after my re-cent surgery since I had limitedmobility, and she takes care ofthem while I am away on vaca-tion.

» “Mimi checks on me daily,she takes out my garbage, takescare of the pool, waters myplants and brings in my mail.

» “Mimi takes me to most ofmy doctor’s appointments; I hadseveral that required me to havesedation and Mimi took me to allof these appointments and wait-ed until I was finished and

brought me home.” Long said, “Mimi asks for

nothing in return and she is justthe most amazing person Iknow, and I would be lost with-out her.”

And Long also said MimiBroerman’s kindness doesn’tstop with Long.

“Recently, our street lostpower due to the wind blowingover a tree and taking downpower lines,” Long said.

“There was a lady down thestreet that needed to get to theairport for a flight and the policewould not let her drive under the

downed tree. “Mimi offered and took this

lady to the airport so that shecould make her flight,” Longsaid.

Broerman said it’s in her na-ture to help someone if she hasthe time, although she’d helpLong no matter what.

“Betty’s a good neighbor,”said 68-yer-old Broerman, whosays she does artwork for herpersonal pleasure.

“When I first moved here in2006 they were so kind.

“We struck up a friendshipright away,” Broerman said.

Generosity of familyextends decades

A friendship among severalClermont County neighbors hasendured for almost 50 years.

Karen Fisler, who now livesin Batavia, said Curt and HattieHamm continue to help her par-ents, Joe and Ruth Yount.

“I couldn’t possibly list all thegreat qualities these two have,”said Fisler about the Hammswho still live near her parents inUnion Township. “We remainfriends to this day.

Fisler said the Hamms keep a

watchful eye on her parents andprovide help when needed.

“It brings great relief know-ing they are there to help,” Fis-ler said, adding that Curt willshovel her parents’ driveway af-ter a snowfall in the winter andbring fresh vegetables in thespring and summer.

She said her parents are justas grateful as she is for thesecourteous gestures.

Fisler said her parents alsoenjoy the company the Hammsprovide.

“My mom enjoys sitting onthe porch and talking to Hattiewhen the weather is nice,” Fis-ler said.

Curt said he is glad to providewhatever help he can whetherit’s clearing a driveway or cut-ting the grass.

“I think it’s important that if

NEIGHBORS WHO CARE

‘I would be lost without her’

YOU NOMINATED THESE NEIGHBORS WHO CARE:ANNE AND DENNIS SAXTON, AMELIA

Nominated by Ruthanne and Larry Engelman“They have included us in their family events, provided

meals for our family and food/bones for our two dogs. Inaddition to providing meals, Anne frequentlycalls to checkon our safety. Dennis mows the grass on the hillside next tothe house, removes fallen trees and

branches from the yard and trims the grass along thefence line.”

BARB AND MURRAY HAMMOND, AMELIANominated by Marilyn and Don Slicker“Murray has mowed our acre-size lawn, including edg-

ing, several times in the past couple years when my hus-band had some health issues. One day there was a snake inmy laundry room, my husband was out of town, and I wasbabysitting my two small grandchildren. I called Murray.He was in the checkout lane at the grocery store. He rushedhome and came to the rescue and took care of the snake.He almost always weekly hauls our garbage can up to andback from the road. He fixed a window when it was tiltedopen, it was starting to rain, and my husband was away.

“Barb has helped me weed our flower beds, has cookedfor us numerous times, has crocheted me a dish cloth andhas shared recipes. They have a wonderful swing/playsetthat they allow us to use when our grandchildren arevisiting. They both stop if we are outside when they driveby and we catch up on what’s happening in each of ourfamilies.”

BECKY SUMMERS, BATAVIANominated by Cindy Collins“Becky shovels snow for one of our senior neighbors and

makes sure she has everything she needs. When making atrip to the store, she will stop to ask if she can pick upsomething for others. She plants a big vegetable gardenevery summer, more than her family can eat, just to makesure her neighbors have lots of fresh vegetables to eat.

“Becky is especially good to the children. She makesspecial individual Halloween treats for each of them, letsthem borrow movies, set up Kool-aid stands, plays withthem in the front yard and more.

“The world could use lots more Beckys in it.”

BRAD AND KRISTA TOFT, WITHAMSVILLENominated by Janet Sparks“Before my parents passed, Brad and Krista looked out

for them. They call to let us know if something is out of the

ordinary in the neighborhood, and make sure our daugh-ter is taken care of when I am working.. Labor Day week-end Krista (who is a nurse) had no problem stopping whatshe was doing to come over and check my vitals when I wassick and saved me a trip to the emergency room. She evenoffered to go get medicine for me.”

DON MEREDITH, MT. CARMELNominated by Ann and Charles Witt“My hisband, Dick (as everyone calls him), has diabetes, is

a double amputee who wears prosthesis and has dementia.Dick is confined to the house during the day since I work tomaintain health insurance.

“Dick’s true “buddy” Don Meredith, keeps Dick occupiedduring the week Monday thru Friday. Don makes it a pointto get Dick out of the house and takes him to lunch, andDon also takes Dick to different places during the day, justto help keep him busy which helps Dick from being de-pressed. Don even helps Dick check his blood sugar andtake his insulin shot at lunch time each day Mondaythrough Friday which Dick cannot do alone due to hisdementia.

“Don can always be counted on to take Dick downtownto prosthesis appointments. Don is an amazing person,dedicating 100 percent support of himself to Dick.”

By Jeanne [email protected]

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Betty Long of Union Township (right) says that neighbor Mimi Broerman has been a "godsend."

THE CARING NEVER STOPS

We asked, and you respon-ded. In a big way.

We asked if you knew some-one who regularly embodies thespirit of Neighbors Who Care –maybe they brought you foodduring an illness, or looked afteryour house while you weregone, or cleared your drivewayduring snow, or helped pick updebris after a storm – or maybethey just provide a friendly face,or listen when you need to talkto someone.

We received almost 200 nomi-nations from readers of our 16Ohio papers. We have pickedsome of the best stories and willhighlight these special peopleover the next few weeks. Allnominees will be acknowledgedduring that time - even if by justa short mention.

Thanks to you, and to them,for making our holiday editionsmemorable.

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UC Clermont closedfrom Dec. 25-Jan. 4

UC Clermont Collegewill be closed for winterseason days from Dec. 25-Jan. 4.

The college is encour-aging continuing studentsand new students to takecare of spring semesteradvising, registration,billing, financial aid andall other university mat-ters before leaving forwinter break.

New students without aschedule will need to reg-ister for orientation.Please use instructionssent in the mail or call 513-

732-5319 to schedule ori-entation.

Transfer studentswithout a schedule shouldmeet one-on-one with anacademic advisor to reg-ister for classes. Call 513-732-5319 to schedule anappointment or to listen tothe available walk-in ad-vising hours.

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cal Cancer Project is of-fering free mammogramsand Pap tests to women inClermont County whoqualify. If you live in ahousehold with limited in-come, have no health in-surance and are 40 yearsof age or older, you may beable to receive free med-ical services.

Contact the local en-rollment agency at theUniversity of Cincinnati,584-0053, to see if youqualify for free services.For details, visithttp://bit.ly/Ohio-BCCP.

BRIEFLY

to get up. Fortunately,help quickly appeared assome of her neighbors im-mediately came to her res-cue.

Cynthia Wagner, Me-linda and John Cardarelli,and Lynn Broderickworked together to getHerbst on her feet and toher home. There they fedher dog and the Cardarel-lis took her to the UrgentCare. Melinda Cardarellithen drove her to Erlangerto see an orthopaedic spe-cialist. For most of thatday Cardarelli tookHerbst to get needed care.The following day, Carda-relli took her to get a Cscan.

The diagnosis was afractured right shoulder.Many more trips to doc-tors and physical therapywere required. As shetraveled the long-road torecovery, Herbst was notalone.

A laundry list of neigh-bors and friends, in addi-tion to those alreadynamed, helped Herbst.They transported her toappointments, preparedand delivered meals to herhouse, took out her trashand more.

“I know that I havewonderful neighbors,”she said. “It’s a wonderfulneighborhood to live in.”

Others who helpedHerbst were CatherineDelevan, Judy Reynolds,Carolyn Norton, TerrillDenton, Janet McCarter,Betty Douglas and PatrickBroderick.

To express her grati-tude, Herbst nominatedall of these neighbors forNeighbors Who Care.

“I am very thankful forthe loving support my ex-ceptional neighbors andfriends gave me duringthis difficult time,” shewrote in her nomination.“May God bless them, ev-eryone.”

The nominees said theywere honored to havebeen recognized byHerbst.

“It’s so much like Raeto do something like this,”Judy Reynolds said.“She’s so loving and kind.You couldn’t have a neigh-bor you’d more want tohelp.” Reynolds organizedthe meal efforts forHerbst.

Catherine Delevanechoed Reynolds’thoughts.

someone needs help, youshould help them.”

Fisler said years later,the Hamms are still like

family. “(They) should be com-

mended for their dedica-tion,” she said.

- By Forrest Sellers

Injured Pierce Twp.woman helped byneighbors

The morning was likeany other in the CountryClub Estates of PierceTownship when Rae Rey-nolds Herbst took her dogfor a walk down the street.

This particular No-vember morning, howev-er, Herbst suffered a trag-ic fall. Recently widowed,the 71-year-old was unable

“It’s very sweet of herto recognize her friends,”she said. “This was herway of thanking peopleand recognizing the helpshe received.”

“I was honored,” Melin-da Cardarelli said of beingrecognized

“Rae wrote the letterbecause that’s the kind ofwarm and loving personshe is. It was just a joyhelping her.”

- By Sheila Vilvens

Lake chips away atParkinson’s forthree neighbors

Bob Dames says PaulLake, his friend and neigh-bor on Ashworth Court inUnion Township, is theepitome of a neighbor whocares.

“After (Lake) found out

three neighbors were di-agnosed with Parkinson’sdisease, he invented andestablished ChippingAway at Parkinson’s(http://on.fb.me/1sAW3U7),”Dames said.

“Chipping Away at Par-kinson’s is an annual (fall)wiffle ball golf tourna-ment organized and oper-ated by Team Brandon-more (subdivision), asmall group of neighborsdedicated to having funwhile raising money tohelp cure Parkinson’s dis-ease.

“Proceeds from theevent are donated to theGardner Center for Par-kinson’s Disease andMovement Disorders atthe University of Cincin-nati Neuroscience Insti-tute (ucgardnercen-

ter.com),” Dames said. “(Lake) has volun-

teered his hard work,time, property and end-less energy to the cause.

“(Chipping Away atParkinson’s) has raisedover $64, 000,” Damessaid.

“Paul rocks!” Lake was apparently

too modest to respond torequests for comment.

But comments he’smade in the past make itclear that other people areforefront in his mind.

“The enthusiasm of allour volunteers is conta-gious,” Lake said.

“It’s a beautiful thing. “Our event is all about

raising money while hav-ing fun,” Lake said.

- By Jeanne Houck

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Many people from Country Club Estates helped Rae Reynolds Herbst after a serious fall thisNovember. Herbst nominated all of them as Neighbors Who Care. From left: front, JanetMcCarter, Terrill Denton, Rae Reynolds Herbst, Catherine Delevan and Melinda Cardarelli; backrow, Patrick Broderick, Lynn Broderick, Judy Reynolds, Betty Douglas and John Cardarelli. Notpictured: Carolyn Norton and Cynthia Wagner.

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Paul Lake (right) and Mark Roberto of Team Brandonmore are two neighbors who care.

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Executive Summary – Sharon Woodrow, Superintendent

As I have been fortunate to say every year about the previous one, 2013 was a very good year for the Clermont County Board of DD. Lots of individuals received needed services, and our agency was able to embark on new initiatives!

Our joint venture with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD), the Southwest Ohio Developmental Center (SODC), and Hamilton County DD Services to provide community housing for individuals with signifi cant needs to leave the institution got off to a great start. Two houses were opened in 2013, and eight individuals have a “home of their own!” What a joy it was to attend the open houses and see the pride and sense of accomplishment felt by those eight people because they have their own rooms, their own living space, their own schedules and their own lives. We are honored to be a part of this continuing process of growth and are anxious to take the next steps, perhaps in 2014, to facilitate more of these types of services.

Clermont DD was also proud to become part of a fi ve-agency collaborative to study the effects of trauma, stress and adversity on the individuals we serve as well as on our colleagues and peers. Through this “Sanctuary” model training and certifi cation, we hope (and plan) to become educated in the effects of trauma on all of us, as well as to be able to see a real culture change in our organization – one where we communicate well, are sensitive to the needs of everyone and are able to facilitate helpful services and supports to individuals and their families. At the end of this three-year process – begun in 2013 – we expect to see our services become even more person centered, community oriented and individualized. In 2013, we were able to secure the grant funding necessary and to develop a fi rm plan to make this happen.

Employment First and Community Integration became our key principals as we looked at our day services and the people we serve in that way. Late in 2013, we announced that, as of 2015, we will no longer offer day services to individuals on a Medicaid Waiver, as there are other programs and services in our area that can meet those needs, more cost effectively. While this was a diffi cult decision to make, we know that the individuals, who will be leaving us in 2014 and going on to something else, will be taking positive steps toward new choices and opportunities. And, this change in service delivery will allow us to direct our funding toward other, more community-oriented activities. Also in 2013, our planning for more employment opportunities became a focus, and several new programs that will help people we serve fi nd more community opportunities were developed and expanded.

Integration into the community, choice, and increased self-determination were embedded into our goals for 2013, and I think you’ll see in this report that we have made some signifi cant progress in that direction. More important – the progress isn’t ours; it’s all about the individuals we serve - it’s their progress! We intend to continue down this path into the future, but we hope you’ll look at this report and get a sense of what has been accomplished!

Infants, Toddlers, and Families - Early Intervention (EI) Services are provided by Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities for children under the age of three. This program follows guidelines and/or rules from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, from Part C of I.D.E.A., as well as rules from the Ohio Department of Health Help Me Grow system. The over-arching goal of Early Intervention is to increase the family and caregiver’s

competence and confi dence in helping their child learn and grow. The Early Childhood programs operating under or coordinated by Clermont DD in 2013 were:

Early Intervention (EI) - Specialized services for children under the age of three with a developmental delay, disability or a diagnosed medical or physical condition.

Help Me Grow (HMG) - System for the coordination and implementation of services to children birth to three.

Regional Infant Hearing Program (RIHP) - Services for children birth to three identifi ed with hearing loss and their families.

We experienced an increase of 6% over last year in referrals and an 11% increase in enrollment. Our enrollment was as high 247 in June and as low as 207 back in February. Tracking daily enrollment is an important measurement for the Early Intervention Program. The Regional Infant Hearing Program received several hundred referrals and served an average of 62 children/families per month. This is a 13% increase over the past several years.

Ohio Department of Health: Ongoing oversight of all components of Help Me Grow including Central Intake and Coordinating Site, all components of service provision, all requirements of Part C and all requirements of Home Visitation Program

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities: Ongoing support and monitoring of all components of the implementation of Part C services and DODD requirements.

Local Family and Children First Council: Ongoing quality assurance and oversight of all practices of the Central Intake and Coordinating Site. Ongoing feedback and recommendations from these overseeing entities provides information on a regular basis to all of the EI programs operated by the Clermont DD. Programmatic and policy decisions are considered and altered as appropriate, based on this feedback.

Measured Outcomes: During 2013 we took a sample of 428 child outcomes that were tracked as being met, partially met, or not met. Of the goals measured, 87% were successfully met.

Surveys and Feedback: Gathering input from a variety of sources assists us in measuring the success of our program. Input from families and caregivers is a critical component of the Early Intervention programs. Opportunities for families and caregivers to provide feedback in 2013 included: Ongoing phone surveys to families by Families Connected (January-December 2013); Exit surveys by phone conducted by Families Connected (January-December 2013); Quarterly roundtable discussions by Families Connected (January-December 2013); Anecdotal feedback from families on a regular basis as a part of routine service delivery (January-December 2013); A specialized, targeted survey in 2013 by the Ohio Department of Health; Ongoing administrative review of requests made by families for changes in services as well as celebrations shared by families throughout a calendar year (Jan.-Dec. 2013).

One of the most successful ways we gain feedback quantitatively from families/caregivers occurs during direct visits with families as a part of ongoing services. The Director of Early Childhood Services made many such visits in 2013. Of the families she talked with, many of them were totally satisfi ed with services and seemed eager to speak. One prominent theme was that many parents loved the respite program. They were very appreciative and complimentary about the Families Connected twice-a-month respite care. Parents enjoyed discussing the program and were so positive and grateful for services. One grandmother said she didn’t know what she would do without the EI staff and all of their support. Others explained how wonderful the staff is to work with and how resourceful they are. A mom mentioned how happy she is with her therapist and how they have changed their lives. They have provided the family with such good information and supports, and mom feels her family would be fl oundering without their support.

Children, Teens, and Young Adults - The Clermont County Board of DD School Age Services provides special education to Clermont County students through placement from their school district of service. Student placement was determined by the IEP team based on the needs of the student. The Thomas A. Wildey School is a special education option on the continuum of services. Our program addresses intensive medical/physical needs, multiple disabilities, signifi cant behaviors, and Autism Spectrum Disorders in a public, separate facility for students age 6 through 22.

As of December, we served 45 students residing in Batavia, Bethel, Blanchester, Clermont Northeastern, Eastern Brown, Felicity, Goshen, Milford, New Richmond, West Clermont, Western Brown, and Williamsburg school districts. School Age enrollment remained steady between January (44 students) and December (45 students). We had three students graduate in May 2013, and six new students enrolled between August and December.

Classrooms had an average of six students per classroom; each class had an instructor and an instructor

assistant. Eighteen students required the additional assistance of an educational aide, and fi ve students required a personal nurse which was provided by the home district.

Indicator 3 – Statewide Assessment: All 3rd - 8th grade students are required to take the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT), and 10th grade students are required to take the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT). Students may participate in Alternate Assessment rather than the traditional test, based on the needs of the students.

The Alternate Assessment changed dramatically in 2013 from a portfolio-style assessment to a performance test. This new assessment is standardized; all students are asked the same questions. The assessment measures what the student KNOWS compared to what the individual student can do. Once the assessment is completed, the instructor enters the student scores online. These scores are reported to their individual home district and are refl ected in the district’s local report card.

We had been very proud of our scores in the past; most of our students had scored in the Advanced and Accelerated range. Again, the previous assessment highlighted what the individual student was able to do on their own level.

This new assessment focuses on the student’s academic content standard knowledge. We have to think about the type of students across the state who participated in the alternate assessment; student scores will fall along a bell curve. We anticipated that our students would fall on the low end of the bell curve based on their signifi cant cognitive disabilities. While our scores decreased signifi cantly, we focused on the positive outcomes: decreased testing window gave instructors more time to focus on individual student goals; some students surprised instructors with their academic knowledge; students enjoyed the one-on-one engagement with the instructor during the testing; instructors have adapted the testing protocol to include in day-to-day instruction.

Indicator 16 – Compliant Timelines: We met all compliance deadlines by completing 100% of all IEP’s and ETR’s on time. We held 18 ETR meetings during 2012/2013. All IEP/ETR meetings are held while school is in session.

School Age Highlights: 48% students were eligible to receive free or reduced breakfast and lunch; we hosted four interns from the University of Cincinnati (Psychology, Physical Therapy and Nursing) and one intern from Xavier University (Occupational Therapy); Miami Valley Christian Academy held a carnival with fun games and crafts for the students in April; Wildey Flying Pig team raised $245 to support the Respite program; In May, we held a dance for the “My Feelings are a Work of Art” project; Grandparent’s Day was held in May; Three Wildey students graduated—two went to the Adult Services program at DAC, and one went to the Camp Allyn program; The School Age Program received generous donations from several groups including the Milford American Legion, the Knights of Columbus, and the Wildey PTO. Through these donations, we were able to support special student activities and purchase adaptive equipment; In the community – We sold over $500 in dog bones made by students at the Milford Craft Show. Wildey students had opportunities to participate in the community in lots of ways throughout the year; Special Olympics – Students participated in Developmental Swimming, Bowling, and Track and Field events in 2013.

Adults in the Workforce - The Adult Services Department offers services to individuals in the areas of Community Employment, Bridges to Transition, PRIME, Supported Employment Enclaves, Sheltered Employment, and

Community Integration and Activity Programming. Highlights of 2013: The department continued to

expand on its Employment First Initiative efforts by starting a new program called PRIME (Promoting Real Inclusive Meaningful Employment). The Bridges to Transition Project (a jointly-funded project by Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, the Ohio Association of County Boards, and the Clermont County Board of DD) offers the opportunity to provide school-to-work transition for students aged 14-22. In 2013, the department was able to serve over 60 students by providing Job Seeking Skills training in their schools and paid work experiences throughout the school year and in the summer. By offering these opportunities, the goal is to encourage youth with disabilities to pursue community employment when they graduate. Individuals at the Wildey Center participated in volunteer-based community integration activities. Small group outings took place including the exploration of service projects. A music sensory room was opened and provided individuals from all the buildings the opportunity participate in its use. The Community Employment Department placed 17 individuals in community jobs and 31 participated in Community Based Work Assessments. There was no waiting list for Community Employment. Several employers from the community served as volunteers on the Clermont DD Business Advisory Council. The Individual Budget Procedures were changed to allow these funds to be used to pay for work-related expenses like transportation and provider hours to assist the individual in fi nding meaningful community activities while not working.

In addition to these highlights, there were National, State and local events that had a direct impact on the services offered in 2013 and the planning for services in 2014. The department continued to emphasize the State “Employment First” initiative for the individuals served in the Adult Program. There is a growing National emphasis on individuals living and working in integrated, non-segregated settings and being paid minimum wage or higher vs. being paid a commensurate rate for the work they do in a sheltered workshop setting. Additionally, the Agency, while looking at the local fi nancial picture in the long term recognized the need to make sound fi scal decisions as to what size and scope of a program the agency can offer. For the past couple of years, the Adult Services Strategic Planning Committee has been looking at ways that the program should move towards fi nding its niche of being a provider of services to those individuals that may not be able to receive services in another setting. As more and more private day providers begin to establish themselves and offer services, the committee continued to examine the need to continue to evaluate what our role should be in the “marketplace.” Because of everything previously mentioned, the agency adopted a plan to discontinue serving individuals that receive their funding through a waiver starting in 2015. By adopting this plan, individuals who receive their funding through a waiver will have a year to seek out another day program provided by a private day provider that accepts the waiver as funding. This plan was formally rolled into the Adult Services 2014 Goals and communicated to individuals, families, staff and other stakeholders in November of 2013. Through the implementation of this plan, it is the goal of the department to address the three areas noted above.

The Adult Services Program uses various means to obtain feedback regarding the programs offered and their quality. First and foremost, the program seeks feedback from those it serves, the individuals. This is done through the Individual Planning process, annual satisfaction surveys and also through the use of Client Council meetings. Those meetings focus on any/all issues presented by those in attendance, as well as issues impacting the program.

In addition to soliciting feedback from the individuals served, feedback is also obtained from families, guardians, providers and other stakeholders through the use of satisfaction surveys and discussions during the individual plan process.

In 2013, the Adult Services Department utilized the assistance of an individual that is served by the program to conduct interviews with his peers and to ask their satisfaction with things such as: environmental satisfaction (in the buildings); satisfaction with their staff; satisfaction with their program managers; satisfaction with the type of work and activities offered; satisfaction with transportation services; and overall satisfaction.

The same questions were posed to family members and guardians via on online satisfaction survey tool, called SurveyMonkey. A total of 41 responses were received. Of those responses there were two responses that were unfavorable regarding the type of activities and work offered; three that were dissatisfi ed with program managers asking for their input; one that was dissatisfi ed with the cleanliness of the building; and one that was dissatisfi ed with safety in the program. All other responses were satisfi ed or very satisfi ed. Additionally, the comments received were very positive in how they view the programs offered.

The SurveyMonkey tool was used in 2012 and 2013. The response rate has been very low using this tool, which is a concern for validity and reliability. In past years, we have used a volunteer to make direct phone contact with families and guardians and the response rate is much higher. The department will reinstitute the use of the volunteer method in 2014.

Supports in the Community - 2013 was another challenging year for the Community Support Services Department (CSS). We take pride in the fact that more individuals and families than ever before received some type of assistance. The CSS Department encompasses service and support administration and work related to home and community based waivers, supported living, the Adult Services individual budget option, self-determination, behavior support, alternative options, crisis intervention, intake and eligibility, provider support, and provider compliance. Also managed and monitored by CSS is oversight of contracts including those for providers of locally-funded Supported Living and Individual Budget, provision of in-home behavior support (CITE), Family Support Services (SWO COG), guardianship (Personal Guardianship Services) and respite coordination. The CSS Team has put forth a great deal of effort in 2013 in learning new waiver services, systems and rules.

In January, we became responsible for administering the TDD Waivers and assigned all 57 enrollees to their SSA. Three additional individuals were enrolled on the Waiver. Staff participated in several trainings on the TDD Waiver, designed to provide us with more information and tools to use for calculating service costs, assessing nursing needs and assigning them to appropriate funding streams. In January, the Board kicked off the long-awaited Dialectical Behavior Therapy with a group session on Wednesdays and individual counseling sessions on Mondays. In partnership with Lifepoint Solutions, this program continues weekly and has been successful in helping individuals who need a different counseling technique geared to their understanding and communication mode. 270 new consumers contacted the County Board requesting Intake and Eligibility Determination for our services; 161 were eligible, 13 were deemed not eligible and 84 individuals failed to follow through with the process. The monthly Provider Meeting dates/topics posted on the Clermont DD website assisted Providers in meeting the requirements for annual training for Providers as required in 5123: 2-2-01 regarding Provider Certifi cation. Attendance was good throughout the year. Sue Brenner took on a new assignment of completing the Provider Compliance Reviews assigned to Clermont County and is our representative for the Academy of Direct Support Professionals. We were able to fund an SSA Supervisor who performed the supervisory role for the SSAs and reviewed procedures and processes. This resulted in the development of systems and forms to promote more effi ciency and quality in the plans and documentation information. Two SSA positions were added in early 2013 for a total of 14 SSAs. They are serving approximately 430 individuals. Requests came in for the Alternative Options at a steady pace. We continue to get positive comments from families who are approved for funding. We supported 4 adults in specialized settings, and 3 youth were placed in residential treatment environments. We also used Stabilization Funding for 17 cases to provide temporary-needed supports. We continued seeing success with individuals who are being referred to the Ohio Telemedicine Project, designed for individuals with co-occurring mental illness and developmental disabilities needing ongoing psychiatric services but challenged to receive it due to limited resources for this service in our county. We continued our contract with Envision Ohio for CITE (Community Integrated Training and Education) services designed to provide in-home behavioral observation and parent consultation. Twenty-six individuals were removed from the Clermont DD behavior support waiting list and referred to these in-home services. During the summer, we worked on refi ning our GOT Respite program and expanding the options for ‘gifting’ in hopes that this will give more families the opportunity to get needed respite. Also, beginning in October, the FAST TRAC Respite that we offer as part of the SAMHSA grant, began following the GOT model as grant money was no longer directed to covering respite.

One accomplishment in 2013 is the number of SELF Waivers we were able to process. This was noticed by DODD, and they requested a conference call with our staff in November to discuss any issues, what had worked well and what had been challenges. We also were asked to present at the Ohio Association of County Board’s conference to share our experience with the SELF Waiver and encourage other County Boards to expand enrollment.

Four individuals transitioned from SODC into the Summerside community home. In collaboration with DODD, we participated in the HOME Choice/Money Follows The Person grant program. For each resident, we were reimbursed up to $5,000, and each resident received up to $2000 of community transition funding for household needs.

In August, several staff participated in a regional training on the DODD Data Warehouse Statewide Launch. DODD has been working on creating a data warehouse so that County Board and State Department workers can easily access information in DODD databases.

As development of the DODD Data Warehouse continued, we were trained by DODD in using Wiggio for communicating with the users. On Wiggio, there are training documents, data dictionaries and report books for all of the standard reports, plus a wall that can be used to ask questions and collaborate with other users.

In 2013, our Intake and Eligibility Specialist, Elizabeth Moran, completed an intensive long-term commitment to learn and train for a proposed new assessment tool, the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS). The project came to an end and a fi nal wrap-up and gathering of the trainers took place in November.

With assistance from CSS Staff, Cathy Marshall and Elizabeth Monahan (People In Action mentors), the PIA self-advocacy group held their 5th annual Self-Advocacy Conference with a theme of ‘Roaring for Empowerment’ on November 22. Session topics included Rights, Bullying, Employment, Community Involvement and Safety.

A goal in 2013 was to increase Targeted Case Management (TCM) productivity by having all SSAs trained and profi cient in the use of Gatekeeper, Surface computers and digital/electronic mailing and fi ling. Gatekeeper training was frequent and ongoing for the CSS department throughout 2013. SSAs became profi cient in managing their own caseloads and productivity while seeing an increase in both. Overall, TCM productivity for the year was 70.49%, well above the expected outcome.

Community Awareness - The Communications and Community Relations Department has four main areas that help tie the Clermont DD agency to the community. These areas are press/media relations, volunteer coordination, community activities (day/evenings/weekends), and fundraisers/events/awareness activities. The goals we achieved in 2013 helped defi ne our community involvement. Clermont DD ran a successful Renewal Levy Campaign in the Fall, with voters passing the issue at a 60-40% ratio!

Community Relations staff served on many community committees in 2013: Partnership for Mental Health Board, Batavia Rotary, Southwestern Ohio COG public relations group, Clermont County Public Relations Committee, Social Marketing Committee for FAST TRAC, Citizen Corps Council, Safety Net Alliance, the Clermont County Township Association, Ohio Valley Long Term Recovery Committee, Tri-State COAD, Clermont DD’s Business Advisory Council, and various LEAD Clermont Committees with the Clermont Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

Very successful fundraisers for the levy fund and respite program were held in 2013 that included the following: Dancing with the Stars Extravaganza (March-for respite): Lori Howell & Don Justice won the Mirror Ball Trophy. Participation in Flying Pig Marathon events (May-for respite). 5K for the Levy (July-for the levy committee). Quaker Steak and Lube Bike Nights (April through September-for respite). Car Show (August-for respite)

Billboards were designed for DD Awareness Month in partnership with the Southwestern Ohio COG public relations group. We were excited to attend annual meetings for a few of our community partners, such as Stepping Stones, Inc. and Senior Services. Clermont DD’s Wildey School participated in the FAST TRAC “My Feelings are a Work of Art” project. School groups and internships in 2013 included Miami Valley Christian Academy, Grant Career Center Allied Health Program, the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, UC Psychology students, and Occupational Therapy students from Xavier University. We presented information at the Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board Crisis Intervention Team Training in May and September. This training helps law enforcement offi cers learn how to better communicate with individuals who have a developmental disability or mental health issue (or both).

We hosted two booths at the Clermont County Fair in July (info booth and Paging Booth), distributed 2,000 cookbooks, over 1,000 ink pens, and at least 2,000 fans. Fishing with a Friend was held on October 4 at the Southern Ohio Coonhunters Association. This was a joint effort between the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Clermont County Game Warden, Clermont DD Empowers Me Board, and the Clermont County Juvenile Probation Department and included a day of fi shing with over 175 people in attendance from the Clermont DD workshops and School Age Program.

The Community Relations Department worked with the Clermont Chamber of Commerce to honor Big Lots Beechmont as Employer of the Year in October for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We were asked to present our Volunteer Reception Center structure at the Ohio VOAD Conference in November. (VOAD: Voluntary

Organizations Active in Disasters.) Outreach activities we attended include An Afternoon

of Awareness at Union Township Park (FAST TRAC), DisasterFair 2013 (Cincinnati Red Cross), Felicity “Cool Tools for School” back-to-school festival in August, and the Clermont Safety Net Alliance Resource Fair in October.

We invited many groups to interact with our programs in 2013. These included the Clermont County Sheriff’s Offi ce annual March Madness Basketball Event and the Clermont County Library staff who judged the Grissom Building Costume Contest at Halloween. The “Good Fortune” Recognition Dinner was held on October 22, to spotlight volunteers, providers, and other community members who made a difference in the lives of people we serve. The event was emceed by Bill Dowdney, Batavia Township Trustee, and over 150 people were in attendance. The Spring and Fall Bowling Leagues had one combined Awards Banquet at Suburban Bowl in November with over 90 people attended the event. Activities throughout the year were held in the community with great attendance.

In December, 300 surveys were sent via SurveyMonkey.com to community stakeholders including county leaders, village/township representatives, and providers. Forty-two surveys were returned, which is a return rate of 14% that offered information on our mission, website, and activities. Feedback was positive in most areas. Suggestions were made for the website, and the top three activity choices were those that take place outdoors, involve exercise, and include musical activities.

Investigations - The Investigative Unit for the Clermont County Board of DD investigates, reviews, and manages information for all DD service providers including private and County Board operated programs and services involving signifi cant incidents that pose a risk to the health and safety of individuals with DD. This information is generated through the incident review system including Unusual Incident (UI) review (programmatic system) and the Major Unusual Incident (MUI) process (reported to the Ohio Department of DD). The Ohio Department of DD defi nes certain types of occurrences as Major Unusual Incidents, or incidents that have the potential to pose a signifi cant risk to the health and safety of the individuals we serve.

The UI/MUI process provides a system for the identifi cation and reporting of incidents, establishes guidelines for the investigation and review of incidents, and requires identifi cation of causative factors and preventative planning. The system additionally requires regular analysis and assessment of trends and patterns. UI/MUI data is reviewed on a programmatic level monthly, on an agency level semi-annually, and on a county-wide level semi-annually.

Clermont DD employees receive training on an annual basis in the recognition and reporting of UIs, and MUIs. Additionally, the County also offers training to private community- based services providers as well. The MUI process is coordinated by certifi ed Investigative Agents, who receive training from the DODD in civil and criminal investigations. Investigative Agent certifi cation requires renewal with CEUs in both general DD training and investigation specifi c training.

DODD oversees the County Board UI/MUI process via ongoing review of reported incidents and regular compliance review of established standards. In 2013, Clermont County saw a 28% increase in total MUI reporting across both County Board and private provider services. Reporting rates per category remained stable and similar to statewide analysis with the exception of an increase in the category of involvement with law enforcement (from 0% in 2012 to 6% in 2013). Additionally noted was a decrease in unapproved behavior supports (from 16% in 2012 to 11% in 2013). Factors in these changes include a revision of the Ohio Administrative Code rule regarding incident reporting and investigation/review as well as a commitment by the Board and other service providers to the reduction of physical interventions in supporting individuals with challenging behavior. 2013 also showed compliance improvement with DODD reporting standards.

Safety and Emergency Preparedness - Clermont DD remained committed to safety and emergency preparedness in 2013. We continued to serve on the Clermont County Long-Term Recovery Committee which has now transferred to the Tri-State COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disasters). This group meets bi-monthly, and Clermont DD continues to share important information about its involvement as Clermont County’s Volunteer Reception Center (VRC).

In February, we opened the VRC at Bethel-Tate High School to process volunteers for the Tri-State Medical Reserve Corps fl u-clinic exercise. Throughout the morning on February 18, Clermont DD staff checked nurse/doctor licenses and processed non-affi liated volunteers into active roles for the day. We will continue to exercise with the Tri-State Medical Reserve Corps and any agency who needs our help, in an effort to continue tweaking our VRC procedures.

Clermont DD was nominated for and received a Citizen Corps Council award. Pam Broughton, Director of the Clermont County Emergency Management Agency, was present at the Good Fortune Recognition Dinner to present staff with the 2013 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Award for our work as the Volunteer Reception Center during the 2012 tornado. We were very honored to receive this prestigious award!

Business Operations - The Business Operations Department provides several key functions to the Agency: fi scal operations, information technology, risk management and safety, human resources, administrative quality and compliance, facilities management, and transportation management. These functions are essential to assist the Agency in accomplishing its mission.

Financial Operations: Clermont County Developmental Disabilities is committed to being good stewards of tax dollars. Maintaining the fi nancial stability of the Agency is attributed to adhering to budgets, analyzing fi nancial forecasts, long-term planning including a capital improvement plan and budget, fi nding ways to be more effi cient and developing new revenue sources. In 2013, the primary goal for maintaining fi nancial stability was to pass a renewal of a fi ve-year operating levy, which was achieved. This levy will generate approximately three million dollars, and although it did not generate new money, passing this levy was essential in order to continue to provide the same level of services.

Information Technology: We continued to add equipment and technology in 2013 to make our services accessible and easy for employees to use in the community as well as within our facilities, particularly by providing increased remote access. We also continued our projects to convert as many records to digital and paperless systems as possible.

Risk Management and Safety: Our Risk Management plan was reviewed and there were no changes, although we conducted an analysis of our risks and took action as a result of the analysis in several areas. During the facility renovations, areas of rust were uncovered in beams and the roof over the pool, leading to a longer-term closure of the pool than was originally planned, while we obtained more information about the state of the roof and a plan for repair in 2014. We hired a new Facilities Coordinator early in 2013, who is a former police offi cer and school safety offi cer. With his input, we made improvements to our overall facility safety and crisis plans. He worked closely with our Community Relations Director as we continued to serve the County as the Volunteer Reception Center and participate in county-wide emergency management planning. The Facilities Coordinator chaired the Safety Committees, at which the results of drills, accident/injury reports, and potential hazards were discussed, contributing factors were analyzed, and preventative actions taken (if possible.) The Assistant Director reviewed all employee accident/injury reports and worked with the County BWC Coordinator and the supervisors of employees reporting injuries to determine causes of injuries and analyze whether prevention was possible. Employee work-related injuries most often occur during crisis interventions, and employees receive ongoing training in crisis prevention techniques. For the last three years in a row, there have been only four reportable BWC injury cases, with three of them in 2013 requiring restrictions. Only one injury could not be accommodated in the workplace during this time. This is a signifi cant improvement over the preceding three years, which saw a 5% increase in claims over a three-year period. Increased attention to safety, MANDT training, and supervisor training contribute to this improvement.

Human Resources: Throughout 2013, the Human Resources Department focused on completing several projects related to planning for 2014, which were not originally identifi ed as goals for 2013, but due to extenuating circumstances, became priorities for HR to focus on throughout the year. First, the County Commissioners planned to make signifi cant changes to the insurance options offered in 2014, dropping one of the plans in which a great number of our employees were enrolled. This prompted us to be proactive and seek alternatives, should the alternative County benefi ts package be detrimental to our employees. Because many of our employees live outside of Clermont County, it is imperative to offer health insurance with a wide network of providers. The Assistant Director worked closely with a broker to seek comparable alternative insurance, and in the fall, made plans with our Board to offer our own benefi ts package rather than remain with the County. However, the fi nal decision was made to remain with the County plan in 2014, while continuing to seek an independent benefi ts package in 2014 for 2015 enrollment, that will enable the Board to recruit and retain qualifi ed employees, while not costing the Board more money.

As plans began to take shape for a reduction in force that would occur by the end of 2014, another major project initiated and completed by Human Resources in 2013 was to complete a cost/benefi t analysis of offering

an Early Retirement Incentive plan in 2014. This plan was researched, costs obtained and presented to the Board over several sessions, and a fi nal decision to offer the plan in 2014 was made by the Board at the end of the year, contingent upon approval by the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.

2013 Staff Turnover Analysis: Total Board-approved FTE’s as of 1/24/13 205.5; Total Board-approved FTE’s as of 12/12/13 188.3; Total Employees Hired in 2013: 39; 31 were new to CCDD; 7 were rehires; 1 was recalled from layoff; Total Employees Terminated in 2013: 38.

10.62 % of total employee turnover was due to voluntary resignations and 3 retirements, 18 of 38 terminations were employed 1 year (47%), 9 subs not staying or not working out; 6 planned-for seasonal positions; 2 probationary terminations; 1 dept. restructuring.

The Board creates and abolishes positions, and the Superintendent has the authority for the hiring and termination decisions, with input provided by management staff. The Adult Services program, which is the largest department of employees, also utilizes the majority of the substitutes. Because a substitute has intermittent work schedules and no guarantee of employment, there is typically annual turnover in those positions as people seek other full-time opportunities. Our analysis of staff turnover

supports what we had believed to be the case, which is that employees who stay for at least a year are not likely to leave. This is also borne out by our longevity and the service awards given out annually. At our 2013 Program Wide In-service, we gave out the following milestone service awards: 5 years of service – 15 employees; 10 years of service – 4 employees; 15 years of service- 5 employees; 20 years of service- 6 employees; 35 years of service- 1 employee.

Administrative Quality and Compliance: We continued to monitor operations throughout the agency to ensure that we remain in compliance with all of our accrediting bodies and the many rules and regulations. We began 2013 with our DODD Accreditation survey in January, at which time we achieved the maximum award of fi ve years.

Facilities Management: The Facilities department continued to implement the agency’s Capital Improvement Plan along with routine maintenance of our buildings. By the 4th quarter of 2013, we began the renovation to the front hallway and offi ces of the Wildey Center, as planned. This project included replacement of the HVAC system in the areas of the building that were not renovated in 2008. The project remained on target throughout the end of the year, with projected completion in the spring of 2014.

Transportation Management: In 2013, our contracted agency for Adult Services transportation remained the same, and we did not purchase additional vehicles.

Strategic Partners - Regional Autism Advisory Council (RAAC): Clermont DD has been an active supporting member of the Regional Autism Advisory Council (RAAC) since 1999. RAAC encompasses all four counties: Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren. Each county meets monthly in regional task forces. Early Intervention and Adult Services also meet as individual work groups several times a year. The vision of RAAC is to lead community partnerships to plan, develop and implement a vibrant continuum of services that meets the lifelong needs of individuals with Autism, their families and those who serve them.

Clermont County Task Force: This task force meets monthly. Representatives from Clermont DD, local school districts, and Family and Children First Council regularly attend. The task force is a sharing session between these agencies. The Clermont County Task Force presents a local training series consisting of 4-5 sessions attended by a variety of educational professionals which included intervention specialists, regular education teachers, para professionals, pre-school teachers and aides. The sessions were also attended by some social workers, parents, mental health providers, DD providers, and DD Adult Services staff.

Summer Institute: RAAC sponsors a summer training series called ”The Summer Institute,” which is a premiere Autism training opportunity for educational professionals, para-professionals, DD professionals, healthcare professionals and parents.

Clermont DD Empowers Me: On January 1, 2012, the Clermont DD Empowers Me Board was established as a 501(c)3 non-profi t corporation whose mission is to assist Clermont DD to seek funding for programs and services for individuals served and to support their mission, vision, and goals of empowering people with disabilities.

Community representatives and supporters of the Clermont DD agency were asked to be the charter seven members of this Board. An additional member joined the board in 2013 and recruiting continues. Meetings were held every other month, and the Board oversaw all fundraising events taking place. The events sponsored by Clermont DD Empowers Me in 2013 were Dancing with the Stars, the Flying Pig Marathon, Let the Good Times Roll Car Show, and fi ve Quaker Steak and Lube Bike Nights. Information about the Board can be found on the inside cover of this Annual Report or by visiting empowersmeboard.org.

Southwestern Ohio COG: In 2009, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren Counties formed the Southwestern Ohio Council of Governments (SWO COG) and began collaborating on many common concerns to provide the best possible services to persons with developmental disabilities in their respective counties. In 2013, applications for an Executive Director were accepted and the interview process began. Family Support Services continued in 2013, as did collaborating on the March awareness month campaign.

Business Advisory Council: Throughout 2013, the Council continued to focus on recruiting members from the business community, completing the information page for the Clermont DD website, and fostering an employment

initiative throughout the Clermont County area. This year’s Employer of the Year was Big Lots Beechmont who was honored at the Clermont Chamber of Commerce’s October Legislative Luncheon in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. For more information, visit the BAC page at clermontdd.org.

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries, Inc.: In 2011, the Clermont County Board of DD contracted with Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries to form a new a non-profi t organization to oversee the Sheltered Work contracts and payroll for the individuals served at Clermont DD. It was through this new relationship that Clermont Sheltered Work Administrative Services, Inc. was formed. This relationship has been a good joint collaborative to allow our Sheltered Work programs the opportunity to offer paid work to the individuals we serve and to draw on Goodwill Industries’ many years of experience providing work to individuals with disabilities. Additionally through this venture, Goodwill Industries has opened up its own work program in Clermont County to offer more choices to the individuals served here in Clermont County.

FAST TRAC: Clermont FAST TRAC is a collaborative, sustainable mental health system of care that is family-driven and youth-guided, providing community-based and

individualized supports and services that are responsive to the cultural characteristics of Clermont County’s multi-need children, youth, and their families, strengthening them with hope and supporting them to lead successful lives. Clermont DD participates in FAST TRAC in many ways including serving on several committees: Social Marketing, Cross Systems Collaboration, County Quality Improvement, Evaluation Committee, Training Committee, and Sustainability Committee. We also work with many youth and their families in the Wraparound Program and participate in trainings that are sponsored by FAST TRAC throughout the year.

LifePoint Solutions: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a treatment designed specifi cally for individuals with self-harm behaviors, such as self-cutting, suicide thoughts, urges to suicide, and suicide attempts. Many clients with these behaviors meet criteria for a disorder called borderline personality (BPD). It is not unusual for individuals diagnosed with BPD to also struggle with other problems -- depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, eating disorders, or alcohol and drug problems. DBT is a modifi cation of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). In developing DBT for individuals served by Clermont DD, we have partnered with LifePoint Solutions, a Clermont County Mental Health Provider agency. Trained

therapists and counselors form LifePoint Solutions have been working with our county board staff to provide weekly group sessions at the Wildey Center and individuals also receive one on one counseling weekly at the LifePoint location in Amelia. Goals and Outcomes

Early Childhood Services: EI staff will refl ect effective and effi cient evidence based practices using I pads, video cameras and laptop computers – achieved; All staff will utilize technology in order to be productive and effi cient as well as providing families with extended services – achieved, now using iPads, laptops, and Microsoft Surfaces; Families will be able to access the respite services at no cost to them 2 days per month. The program can accommodate 10 – 12 children per session – achieved; Ensure that the EI department work with the regional ADEP program to provide public awareness, activities, increase local medical involvement and improve communication with families about Autism – achieved; The EI department will work collaboratively with other agencies in the county to expand mental health resources and accessibility to families whose children are Part C eligible – partially achieved; We will reach more families in Clermont county who need our services – achieved; We will offer families choice in the services we offer – partially met due to no one choosing this option…will continue to offer.

School Age Program - The School Age nurse will complete 15 IHP’s – achieved; school will employ a part time OT/OT Asst. – not met; All School Age staff will practice “SURE” core values – achieved; Redesign Instructor Assistant evaluations to “SURE” – achieved; Therapist and nurses will enter all Medicaid documentation online – 50% achieved.

Adult Services - The Adult Services Program will work to place 8 individuals in a Community job and serve 60 students in the Bridges to Transition Program – partially met; The department will schedule an Employment Conference for individuals in 2013 – achieved; The department will work to educate and answer questions of family members, guardians, and providers about the benefi ts of Community Employment – goal changed during year to address with PRIME group; The department will expand by two new enclaves in 2013 – not achieved; The department will help individuals served to strengthen their skills in building health relationships, communication, and confl ict resolution – carried over to 2014; Individuals will participate in classes and then be presented with opportunities to volunteer and/or present to different community groups to put what they have learned into practice – achieved; The department will review its curriculum offerings and develop opportunities in the new sensory room at Wildey – achieved; The department will continue to work to become the provider that serves those that others are unable or unwilling to serve – achieved.

Community Support Services - Continue utilization of contractual agreements and shared funding opportunities to provide intensive and stabilizing services to individuals with critical needs – achieved; expand our ability to meet the needs of individuals with co-occurring diagnosis of DD/MH and serve them effectively – achieved; Promote the mission of providing eligible individuals with what they need, when they need it by continuing to offer Alternative Option Services – achieved; Enroll Individuals in 15 new Level One Waivers, 20 SELF Waivers, 20 new Adult Services Individual Budgets and 5-8 Supported Living and budget funds to address emergencies – achieved; Maintain funding of the Family Support Services Program to enable families to access funding assistance for needed service/items – achieved; Encourage Self Advocacy by providing staff dedicated to assisting with leadership and resources – partially met; Address the expansion of administrative functions necessary to support increasing services by evaluation effective ways to maximize existing staff resources and technology – achieved.

Communications and Community Relations - Work with the Board, administration, and Commissioners to run a successful Levy Renewal Campaign in 2013 – achieved; raise at least $30,000 for the Gift of Time Respite Program by obtaining sponsors and selling tickets for the Dancing with the Stars event – 23% achieved; Build awareness in Clermont County about the DD program and those who receive services – achieved; To determine new activities and satisfaction with current activities – achieved; Switch from 12 newsletters per year to 6; achieved.

Investigations – Meeting applicable timelines – 94% achieved; Timely completion of review and investigation – 93% achieved; Monitor of provider review systems – 81% of contracted providers participated in review; Review data to assess individual and system trends/patters – 100% achieved; Coordinate countywide review process – achieved, ongoing; Monitor provider agency systems – achieved, ongoing; Raise awareness of issues affecting health and safety of individuals, provide information, support and training, monitor participating in training opportunities – 82 total attendees for abuse/neglect/rights training, 10 agencies, 60 independent contractors.

Business Operations - Pass a renewal of the Board’s 2009 fi ve year operating levy in the 2013 general election – achieved; Make access to and navigation of our buildings more accessible – achieved; Develop a capital improvement plan and a budget so that funds are available to maintain and repair facilities when major needs arise – achieved; Develop a capital improvement plan and a budget so that funds are available to maintain and repair facilities when major needs arise – to be completed in 2014; Reduce maintenance costs – achieved; Analyze the past, present, and future storage of records and fi les and the Wildey Warehouse document storage system – to be completed in 2014; Increase speed and effi ciency for remote computer users – achieved; Reduce the amount of time to evacuate Adult Services in the event of fi re/other emergencies – achieved.

Revenue - $ 17,611,018Local $ 9,571,347Federal 1,986,114State 1,983,304Other 4,070,316

Expenses - $18,402,669Adult 6,779,999Trans 1,617,139Serv/Spt 2,207,339Com Serv 4,105,590EI 1,787,127School 1,905,474

Adult: Adult Services, Employment Services, Enclaves, Individual Budget, Self Determination

Transportation: Adult TransportationService and Support: Case Management, Service and

Support, Staff involved in Community Services, InvestigationsCommunity Services: Supported Living, Family Resource

Services, I/O, Level One, Room and Board, % Non-Waiver, Community ServicesEI (Early Intervention): Early Intervention, Regional Infant

Hearing, Help Me GrowSchool: School Age ServicesAn expanded version of this entire report can be found at

www.clermontdd.org.

CLERMONT COUNTY BOARD OF DDClermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities

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A4 • COMMUNITY JOURNAL • DECEMBER 24, 2014

THURSDAY, DEC. 25Art ExhibitsThe Oscar River Fine Art Pho-tography Show, 10 a.m. to 5p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center atRowe Woods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Local photographer whoproduces prints of nature sub-jects. Members free; nonmem-bers pay daily admission. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org.Union Township.

Exercise ClassesSpinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 6:15-7:15 p.m., MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,930 Lila Ave., Spinning Studio.Keiser M3 indoor bike withmagnetic resistance. Ages 18 andup. $10. Registration recom-mended. Through June 29.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.

X-Fit Classes, noon, MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,930 Lila Ave., Join certifiedtrainers for Group X-Fit class toimprove your conditioning andstrength. Ages 18 and up. $10.Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.

FRIDAY, DEC. 26Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m. to 5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at Rowe Woods, 4949Tealtown Road, Nature Shop.Framed and unframed silkscreens, prints and postersavailable. Free for members,included with daily admission fornon-members. 831-1711;www.cincynature.org. UnionTownship.

The Oscar River Fine Art Pho-tography Show, 10 a.m. to 5p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center atRowe Woods, Members free;nonmembers pay daily admis-sion. 831-1711; www.cincynature-.org. Union Township.

Dining EventsFish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562, 1596Ohio 131, Fish sandwiches,chicken fingers or six-pieceshrimp dinner. Includes coleslawand French fries. Carryout avail-able. $6-$6.50. Presented byLadies Auxiliary Dennis JohnsonVFW Post 6562. 575-2102. Mil-ford.

Exercise ClassesX-Fit Classes, noon, MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,$10. Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.

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

PowerFit Class, noon to 1 p.m.,Miami Athletic Club & WellnessCenter, 930 Lila Ave., High-intensity interval training classusing Keiser Air, power platesand various equipment. Ages 18and up. $10. Registration recom-mended. 831-0006. Milford.

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

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

SATURDAY, DEC. 27Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m. to 5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at Rowe Woods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members.831-1711; www.cincynature.org.Union Township.


EducationOhio Driver InterventionProgram, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Clermont Recovery Center, 1088Wasserman Way, Designed fordriver who has received excessivenumber of points on his/her

drivers license, and wishes toattend program which satisfiesstate requirements. Ages 18 andup. $85. Registration required.735-8100; www.recoveryctr.org.Batavia.

Exercise ClassesTOPS: Take Off Pounds Sen-sibly, 9:30-10:30 a.m., AmeliaUnited Methodist Church, 19 E.Main St., Lower Level, Genera-tions Room. Talk about healthierchoices for living a healthier life.Ages 18 and up. Free. Presentedby TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sen-sibly. 800-932-8677; www.top-s.org. Amelia.

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

X-Fit Classes, noon, MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,$10. Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.

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

PowerFit Class, noon to 1 p.m.,Miami Athletic Club & WellnessCenter, $10. Registration recom-mended. 831-0006. Milford.

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

SUNDAY, DEC. 28Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m. to 5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at Rowe Woods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members.831-1711; www.cincynature.org.Union Township.


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

NatureChristmas Bird Count, 8 a.m. tonoon, Cincinnati Nature Centerat Rowe Woods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Bring binoculars, snackand water bottle. Ages 18 andup. Members free; nonmemberadult $8. Nonmember fee in-cludes daily admission. 831-1711;www.cincynature.org. UnionTownship.

MONDAY, DEC. 29Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m. to 5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at Rowe Woods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members.831-1711; www.cincynature.org.Union Township.


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

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


Strength & Balance, 2-2:45 p.m.,Crossings of Amelia, 58 AmeliaOlive Branch Road, Move tomusic through variety of exer-cises designed to increase muscu-lar strength, range of movementand activities for daily living. Forseniors. Call for pricing. Present-ed by SilverSneakers Flex. 478-6783. Amelia.

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

se.com. Milford.PowerFit Class, noon to 1 p.m.,Miami Athletic Club & WellnessCenter, $10. Registration recom-mended. 831-0006. Milford.

Literary - CraftsBeginning Crochet Class, 6:30p.m., Union Township BranchLibrary, 4450 Glen Este-Withams-ville Road, Free. Registrationrequired. Presented by ClermontCounty Public Library. 528-1744.Union Township.

Literary - LibrariesPreschool Storytime, 10-11 a.m.,Loveland Branch Library, 649Loveland-Madeira Road, Enjoybooks, songs, activities, craftsand more, while building earlyliteracy skills. For preschoolersand their caregivers. Ages 3-6.Free. 369-4476; www.cincinnati-library.org. Loveland.

Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m. tonoon, Loveland Branch Library,649 Loveland-Madeira Road,Encourage emerging languageskills with books, rhymes, crafts,music and fun. For ages 18-36months. Free. 369-4476. Love-land.

Celebrate Winter Break, noonto 4 p.m., Loveland BranchLibrary, 649 Loveland-MadeiraRoad, Various activities. Free.369-4476; www.cincinnatilibra-ry.org. Loveland.

Youth SportsTiny Tigers Pre School MartialArt, 10-10:30 a.m., ATA Taek-wondo of Cincinnati, 4240Mount Carmel Tobasco Road,Program offers strong founda-tion in essential character qual-ities such as courtesy, respect anddiscipline. $69 per month. 652-0286; www.atacincinnati.com.Union Township.

TUESDAY, DEC. 30Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m. to 5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at Rowe Woods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members.831-1711; www.cincynature.org.Union Township.



Zumba Gold/Silver SneakerFlex with KC, 10:45-11:30 a.m.,Bethel Community Center, 135 N.Union St., $5. Presented byZumba with KC. 240-5180. Be-thel.

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



Literary - LibrariesCelebrate Winter Break, noonto 4 p.m., Loveland BranchLibrary, Free. 369-4476; www.cin-cinnatilibrary.org. Loveland.

RecreationBingo Tuesday, 5 p.m., AmericanLegion Post 72, 497 Old Ohio 74,$1-$15. 528-9909; www.stuart-glugibuhl.com. Mount Carmel.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m. to 5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at Rowe Woods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members.831-1711; www.cincynature.org.Union Township.


Exercise ClassesZumba with KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, 135 N.Union St., Zumba fitness andZumba Gold classes. $5. Present-ed by Zumba with KC. 240-5180;www.zumbawithkc.com. Bethel.

Spinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Miami

Athletic Club & Wellness Center,$10. Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.




Literary - LibrariesToddler Playdate, 11 a.m. tonoon, Loveland Branch Library,649 Loveland-Madeira Road,Meet new friends and socializethrough unstructured play. Toysprovided. For ages 18 months-4years. Free.369-4476. Loveland.

Celebrate Winter Break, noonto 4 p.m., Loveland BranchLibrary, Free. 369-4476; www.cin-cinnatilibrary.org. Loveland.

THURSDAY, JAN. 1Exercise ClassesSpinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 6:15-7:15 p.m., MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,$10. Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.



FRIDAY, JAN. 2SilverSneakers Senior Stretch,9 a.m., Union Township CivicCenter, 4350 Aicholtz Road,Complete series of seated andstanding yoga poses. Restorativebreathing exercises and finalrelaxation promote stress reduc-tion and mental clarity. Call forpricing. Presented by SilverS-neakers Flex. 947-7333. UnionTownship.




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

SATURDAY, JAN. 3Exercise ClassesTOPS: Take Off Pounds Sen-sibly, 9:30-10:30 a.m., AmeliaUnited Methodist Church, Free.800-932-8677; www.tops.org.Amelia.

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

X-Fit Classes, noon, MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,$10. Registration recommended.

831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.



Music - AcousticAcoustic Music, 7-11 p.m.,American Legion Post 72, Free.528-9909. Mount Carmel.

SUNDAY, JAN. 4Exercise ClassesMilford Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30a.m., Milford Jazzercise, $38 permonth. 227-3343; www.jazzerci-se.com. Milford.

LecturesWinter Travel Series: Monarchsof Mexico, 2-3:30 p.m., Cincin-nati Nature Center at RoweWoods, 4949 Tealtown Road,Members free; nonmembers paydaily admission. Registrationrecommended. 831-1711. UnionTownship.

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

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


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


Literary - LibrariesPreschool Storytime, 10-11 a.m.,Loveland Branch Library, Free.369-4476; www.cincinnatilibra-ry.org. Loveland.

Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m. tonoon, Loveland Branch Library,Free. 369-4476. Loveland.

Youth SportsTiny Tigers Pre School MartialArt, 10-10:30 a.m., ATA Taek-wondo of Cincinnati, $69 permonth. 652-0286; www.ata-cincinnati.com. Union Township.

TUESDAY, JAN. 6Dance ClassesSquare Dance Lessons, 7-9p.m., American Legion Post 450,450 Victor Stier Drive, No priordance experience necessary.Dress casual. All ages welcome:old enough to follow directions.$4, first class is free. Presented by

Frontier Squares. 831-1519;frontiersquares.tripod.com.Milford.


aqua ZUMBA, 1-1:45 p.m., Com-fort Inn, $5. 240-5180. Eastgate.


RecreationBingo Tuesday, 5 p.m., AmericanLegion Post 72, $1-$15. 528-9909;www.stuartglugibuhl.com.Mount Carmel.

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

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

Exercise ClassesSpinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 9:30-10:30 a.m., MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,$10. Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.



Literary - LibrariesMulticultural Families Play-date, 11 a.m. to noon, LovelandBranch Library, 649 Loveland-Madeira Road, Share joys, cus-toms and traditions of raisingchildren in multicultural home.Socialize with other parentswhile children play. Educationalmaterials and toys provided. Forages 18 months-6 years. Free.369-4476. Loveland.

NatureHerpetology at Rowe Woods,7-9 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at Rowe Woods, 4949Tealtown Road, Free admission,regular attendees encouraged tojoin society. 831-1711. UnionTownship.

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Beginning crochet class will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at the Union TownshipBranch Library, 4450 Glen Este-Withamsville Road. The class is free. Registration is required. Formore information, call 528-1744.

DECEMBER 24, 2014 • COMMUNITY JOURNAL • A5NEWS

I wanted to wish eachof you a blessed holidayseason, regardless ofhow you celebrate.

This little pearl ofwisdom says it all: Re-member to focus on

blessings,and putburdens inGod’shands.That’swherethey be-long, any-way. Con-tentmentis not thefulfillment

of what you desire, butthe realization of howmuch you already have.

Easy potato latkesfor Hanukkah

The secret? Drain allmoisture out of the fro-zen hash browns andadd a bit of baking pow-der.

1 generous poundfrozen hash brown pota-toes, thawed anddrained

Minced onion to taste- I used 1/2 of a smallonion

2 eggs, lightly beaten2 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon baking

powderSalt and pepperMix everything to-

gether. Put 1/4 cupmounds of latke mixturein skillet coated with oiland heated, flatteningout mounds with spat-ula. Fry until goldenbrown on each side.

Tip from Rita’s kitch-en: Swap frozen forfresh shredded potatoes,drained very well.

Shaker friendshipsoup in a jar

A healthful and muchappreciated gift for holi-day giving. You can alsopack in a baggie, tiedwith ribbon or raffia. Astudent favorite.

Layer soup mix inquart jar in order given:

1/2 cup dried split peas1/3 cup beef bouillon

granules1/4 cup pearl barley - I

like quick cooking1/2 cup lentils1/4 cup dried minced

onion2 teaspoons Italian

seasoning mixed with 1teaspoon garlic salt and 1teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup rice, eitherbrown or white

Put in plastic baggieor make pouch of:

1/2 cup very smallpasta

Recipe:Soup mix1-1/4 to 1-1/2 pounds

lean ground beef1-1/2 quarts water1-1/2 quarts beef broth

plus more if needed28 oz. diced tomatoesGarnish: Shredded

cheeseSet pasta pouch aside.

Film bottom of pot witholive oil and brown beef.Add water, broth, toma-toes and soup mix. Bringto a boil. Reduce heat;cover and simmer about30 minutes. Add pastaand cover and simmeranother 15-20 minutes oruntil pasta, peas, lentils

and barley are tender.Adjust for seasonings.Ladle into bowls withgarnishes and serve.Serves 8-10.

Readers want to know about: Chia seeds

This time of year yousee all sorts of clay itemssprouting Chia seeds.You can’t eat the Chiagreens that sprout fromthem. But you can buyChia seeds at the groceryfor consumption. Theseminiature black seedsare mostly flavorless,but add a nice texture tosalads and soups.

Good for you:A single serving of

chia seeds provides a

hefty dose of antioxi-dants, protein, fiber, zinc,iron, and omega-3 fats-—for only 140 calories.Chia’s high dose of ome-ga-3s can help reduceinflammation, treat orprevent anxiety anddepression, and evenslow the aging process.You don’t have to grindchia to reap the maxi-mum benefits, and theseeds don’t spoil quickly,making them much moreconvenient than flax-seed.

How to eat them:Sprinkle chia seeds on

cereal, yogurt, salads,pasta, whatever! Theseeds form a gel whenmixed with liquid, sothey’re great for thicken-ing smoothies, salad

dressings, and soups.Sprouting your own:Yep, you can do that.

Just place in a glass can-ning jar and punch holesin the lid. Pour a thinlayer of Chia seeds in thejar and add water tocover. Drain excess wa-ter - they should be moistbut not swimming inwater. Turn jar on its sideand place in sunny win-dow. Change water andturn jar every 2 days.After several days, seedswill sprout.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is anherbalist, educator, JungleJim’s Eastgate culinary pro-fessional and author. Find herblog online atAbouteating.com. Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.

Fry up some latkes, shake it up with soup

Rita HeikenfeldRITA’S KITCHEN

THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD

Latkes, or potato pancakes, are an easy, traditional treat for Hanukkah.

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West Clermont on road to recoveryThe past decade has been a

time of financial struggle forWest Clermont and the com-munities we serve.

This has resulted in reduc-tions in programming for ourstudents, hardships for ourparents and significant sacri-fices on the part of our staff.Despite these financially chal-lenging times, we have con-tinued to be committed to find-ing ways to make sure ourstudents, your children, havethe opportunities they needand deserve.

Because of everyone’s com-mitment to the cause and to anincrease in funding from thestate, the district has been ableto balance our budget for the

next fiveyears. Doingso has not onlylifted the “Fi-nancial Cau-tion” desig-nation imposedby the state inJuly 2012, butalso given usthe opportuni-ty to look atreturning

some services to our studentsin August 2015. It is importantto note that the cuts and sacri-fices made were necessary andthat we continue to operate ona very lean budget.

While the financial future ismore secure, it is imperative

that we proceed cautiouslywith the precious resourcesgiven to us by our communi-ties. For that reason, we havedeveloped a two phase plan tobring back services while con-tinuing to carefully monitorour financial situation.

In order to have Phase I ofour programming plan in placeat the start of next school year,we must begin implementationwork this January. As a result,the Board of Education (in a5-0 vote) has given the author-ity to move forward with thefollowing initiatives for thestart of 2015-2016.

» the return of full trans-portation for grades K-8;

» pay-to-ride shuttle service

(available through Petermann)for nine-12 students;

» West Clermont STEMCenter to serve gifted studentsgrades three to five;

» additional art, music andphysical education;

» the addition of technologyto the elementary specialsrotation;

» high school summerschool.

Without question, the returnof these services would not betaking place had it not been forthe sacrifices made by ourstudents, parents and staff.

Our plans are to begin ourwork on the Phase I items list-ed above as soon as we returnfrom the holiday break. In

Phase II of our plan, we willlook at employee compensa-tion, increasing communityaccess to our elementaryschools and all day, every dayKindergarten down the road.This work will begin after weknow what future state fund-ing looks like for West Cler-mont in late spring.

Again, the hard work andsacrifice of many have put usin a position where we canresponsibly look at the returnof services for 2015-2016.

As always, thank you foryour support of our childrenand West Clermont.

Keith Kline is superintendent of WestClermont Schools.

KeithKlineCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

‘Tis the season! As muchas it is the season for theholidays, and I’m all about theholidays, it is also the seasonfor the onset of the flu. Asmuch as we do to prepare forthe holidays, we need to takethe necessary precautions toguard against this not-so-jollygift.

We certainly know whenwe have it - fever, headache,fatigue, cough, sore throat,vomiting, nasal congestionand body aches. For me, thefirst symptom is feeling as ifmy skin hurts. If not in everyway, each of us contractsenough of the symptoms toknow it, and we can spreadthis lovely gift throughcoughing and sneezing, evenbefore we are diagnosed.

Flu season in Ohio canbegin as early as October andrun as late as March. TheOhio Department of Agingshares with us that most peo-ple who get the flu usuallyrecover in one to two weeks,but the flu can be deadly.Their statistics reflect that anestimated 200,000 people arehospitalized with the flu eachyear in the U.S. “On average,it is estimated that there aremore than 20,000 flu relateddeaths. Not all of these deathsare directly related to the flubut many are - and possiblycould be prevented with a fluvaccine.” And, the Center forDisease Control estimatesthat 90 percent of the deathscaused by flu-related illness/injury occur in adults age 65and older.

It is especially importantfor older adults to do every-thing possible to avoid the flusince the human immunesystem weakens with age andwhen an older adult gets theflu, this can cause a spiral-

down effectthat can resultin dehydra-tion, disabil-ities and anincreasechance offalls and in-juries. Re-member, thatan olderadult’s thirstmechanism is

different and that can cause avery quick shift into dehydra-tion, even in less than a day, ifsufficient fluid intake doesnot occur.

If you are the caregiver ofan older adult, it is importantthat you get a flu shot. It’s agood idea for you to have abackup plan in order so thatyou’re not pushing yourselfthrough the illness and tryingto care for a dependent olderadult at the same time. Get-ting the rest you need forrecovery will help bring youback to your care giving re-sponsibilities much sooner.Always contact your physi-cian if you have a consistentcough, a fever higher than101, and if you feel short ofbreath.

Although we can’t alwaysavoid the spread of the flu,there are precautions you cantake to avoid the risk ofcatching it: Get a flu shot;wash your hands regularly;avoid crowds, when possible;get plenty of rest; drink plen-ty of fluids and eat healthyfoods, rich in Vitamins C andD.

Cindy Gramke is the ExecutiveDirector/CEO of Clermont SeniorServices. Ideas and comments canbe directed to Cindy [email protected] orcontact the agency at 724-1255.

Flu the gift you donot want this year

Cindy Gramke COMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

Dec. 17 questionWhat is the best Christmas or

holiday present you ever gave?What is the best present you everreceived?

“On Dec 10,1981, I received akidney and pancreas transplant.The best Christmas gift ever.BTW they are still functioning.”

Linda Bingham

“Best given: A homemadeteddy bear for a child whosename I’ll never know. I sat up

half the night working on it so he/she would have a gift the nextday at school. I am the one whoreceived the blessing!

“Best received: Christmas1959 I received the most beauti-ful baby doll from my aunt anduncle. Oh the anticipation be-cause there was a ‘Do Not OpenUntil Dec. 25th’ sticker on thebox and I dared not disobey it! Istill have that doll today alongwith precious memories that in-clude my mother sewing a wholewardrobe for said doll from

scraps where she made ourclothing!”

Juanita Locke Hogg

“The best received: A fewyears ago we were really strug-gling to make ends meet and afriend of mine that I didn’t evenknow very well surprised uswith a month’s worth of grocer-ies.

“Best given: This year I amsurprising my husband with cus-tom-made shirts for a businesshe is starting in honor of his fa-

ther who passed away almostthree years ago. To add to thespecialness of it on a personallevel, Christmas is hard for uswithout his dad here and was thelast good times we all had with

him. He’s gonna be reallytouched and I’m so excited to getthese for him in support of hisdream of owning his own busi-ness!”

Ashleigh Wilson

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A Lakeside Park man namedMichael says he doesn’t un-derstand why the prepaid debitcard he bought won’t let himactivate it without first gettinghis Social Security number.

He writes, “I added $50 tothe card, came home, and gotonline to activate it. When I goton the website it asked for mySocial Security number. Ithought about it for a secondand thought, ‘Why do they needthat?’”

Michael says he put in hisnumber so he could then ordergifts online. Then he was toldhe needed to send the debitcard company a copy of hisSocial Security card before itwould activate the card.

Michael says, “I then wentand bought a Visa card, prepaid$40 on the card, and used itright away. My concern is why

do they need mySocial Securitycard?”

The answerhas to do withthe types ofprepaid cardsMichael bought.The first type ofcard was reload-able while thesecond card was

not reloadable and it allowedhim to be anonymous whenmaking cash-like payments.

Reloadable cards usuallyinvolve actual credit, so theyrequire you to provide yourSocial Security number beforethey can be activated. Non-reloadable cards, also calledgift cards, only require a nameand address – and that informa-tion is not verified. As long asthe name and address you pro-

vide an online merchant is thesame as that used for the debitcard, the card will be accepted.

Reloadable debit cards re-quire your Social Security num-ber because they have becomeso popular they are often usedfor money laundering. As aresult, the federal governmentchanged the law and now re-quires cardholder identificationso they can stop the cards frombeing used in money launder-ing. That identification re-quires your Social Securitynumber when opening a newaccount.

Howard Ain’s column appears bi-weekly in the Community Press. Heappears regularly as the Trouble-shooter on WKRC-TV Local 12 News.Email him [email protected].

Some prepaid debit cards come with risks

Howard AinHEY HOWARD!

The holidays are upon usand families will gather tocelebrate together.

For many of us, this meansfamily and friends of all ages,from 2 to 92, coming into ourhomes. How welcoming is yourhome this holiday season?

A welcoming home for theholidays means differentthings to different people. Forsome, it’s the tree, the lightsand the decorations. For oth-ers, it’s the ability to moveeasily through hallways, ano-step entry that accommo-dates a stroller, or room tomaneuver a wheel chair in thebathroom.

When the whole familygathers, each is in need of adifferent accommodation.There are some easy steps youcan take to make your homemore welcoming to all. Tostart, be sure to clear outdoorpathways of ice, snow anddebris to prevent falls and the

slipping ofstrollers, walk-ers and wheelchairs. It’s alsoimportant toprovide a no-step entry tothe home, sothat young andold alike canbe welcomedinside withoutbarriers. If

you don’t currently have ano-step entry, consider rentinga ramp for the day.

Are there younger childrenin your family? Toys can easilybecome scattered on the floorsand in hallways. This can bedangerous for family membersof all ages, so keeping an eyeout for clutter in high trafficareas is important. Are thepathways through the homeclear? Removal of the extrafurniture would make it easierfor them to move about and

socialize. If you have family members

staying overnight, anothereasy but important modifica-tion is to add additional night-lights in the hallways. This isespecially helpful for familymembers who aren’t familiarwith your home’s layout.

From all of us at WholeHome, we wish you and yoursa wonderful holiday season.For more tips on making yourhome safe and welcoming forthe whole family, visit whole-homemodifications.com.

Jere McIntyre serves as director ofmodifications for mobility for PeopleWorking Cooperatively and WholeHome Modifications. A certifiedaging in place specialist, McIntyreoversees the daily operations ofWhole Home, PWC’s new servicethat provides quality home mod-ification services for all peopleabove PWC’s current income guide-lines.

Helping family to feel welcome in your home

Jere McIntyre COMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

BRANDON SEVERN/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Peyton Burdick fires the ball in from the mound in a game against Amelia last spring.

UNION TOWNSHIP — The Bur-dicks of Glen Este High Schoolcollect letters like “Wheel ofFortune” contestants.

Tyler Burdick graduated lastspring with 11 letters during hisfour-year career with the Tro-jans. Now, Peyton, just 14months behind Tyler in age, ison pace to finish with 10 for hisathletic endeavors. If athleticjackets at schools were still invogue, the Burdicks would needtrench coats.

The siblings are following inthe footsteps of their father, TyBurdick and his older brother,Shawn. Now known for BurdBrothers Trucking, the olderBurdicks racked up letters atAnderson with Ty going to Tole-do for football and Shawn to theUniversity of Cincinnati.

For Peyton, this high schoolyear is the first he’s experi-enced without his older brotheron his team. The pair get alongfamously on and off the field.

When Peyton recentlysigned to play baseball atWright State, the Glen Este caf-eteria was packed full of Bur-dicks, including Tyler whostopped in for a few celebratoryTrojan purple cupcakes. Tyler’scurrently on the UC-Clermontbaseball roster with hopes ofmoving on from there.

Peyton Burdick makes it nosecret; he would love for Tyler

to eventually make his way toWright State so they could be-gin “Act II”. As for his own in-terest in the Raiders, they sawhim in some showcase summergames, brought him up for a vis-it and sold him on playing just atad north of Cincinnati.

Recruited as an outfielder,his speed and arm could landhim in a versatile role.

“They want me to do as muchas I can,” Burdick said. “I’llpitch a little.”

He was third in the Eastern

Cincinnati Conference instrikeouts on the bump last yearand had a 2.13 ERA despite a ballto the face Aroldis Chapman-style early last season.

“I got hit in the head and wasblind for two days in my lefteye,” Burdick said. “It was agreat adversity moment toovercome.”

The Burdicks are tough.Most ECC football coaches haveseen them make ferocious hitson the gridiron and they’reknown for setting hard picks

and using their fouls “wisely”on the basketball floor.

“I think playing multiplesports has really helped me,”Burdick said. “It’s helped me bemore versatile in my move-ments.”

In football, he caught 23 ballsfor three touchdowns and hadtwo interceptions for Glen Es-te’s first playoff team in eightyears. In basketball, he’s a roleplayer, but once hit a 70-footshot against Loveland. In base-ball, when not pitching, he hit

.368 with a homer and 20 runsbatted in.

The Trojans were third be-hind Anderson and Milford lastyear and the senior’s lookingforward to the offseason tarpsbeing removed on the ball dia-mond.

“We’re returning a lot ofplayers from last year,” Bur-dick said. “We just need to re-place Tyler’s bat.”

When the school year’s done,Peyton will have 10 letters, justone less than his brother. Thenext threat to the brothers isyounger sister and freshman,Kaylin Burdick, already on thegirls varsity basketball team.

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Peyton Burdick works for positionfor Glen Este against Loveland lastseason.

Peyton Burdick keeps thefamily tradition at Glen EsteBy Scott [email protected]

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

Wrestling

» New Richmond beat Ame-lia on Dec. 12. Recording pinsfor the Lions were Lane Dees(113), Dakota Richards (126),Ryan Wolf (138), Mike Jones(160), Kennith Moore (182),Zyx Khan (195) and ShawnElam (285).

Boys bowling» McNicholas beat Badin

and Chaminade-Julienne in atri-match Dec. 12. Senior Wil-liam Klunk had a 363 series.

» Amelia beat West Unionon Dec. 15. Sophomore NicHuber had a 536 series.

» Glen Este beat KingsDec. 16. Junior Brady Duniganled the Trojans with a 505 se-ries.

Girls bowling» Amelia beat West Union

on Dec. 15. Sophomore Kristi-na Hodges had a 406 series.

» Glen Este beat KingsDec. 16. Sophomore CourtneyChaffin had a 373 series.

Boys basketball» Amelia nipped Goshen 43-

42 on Dec. 12. Senior GarrettWeaver led the Barons with 16points.

The Barons beat BataviaDec. 16 as Weaver hit for 27points.

» New Richmond got byWestern Brown 57-54 onDec. 16. Senior John Bucking-ham led the Lions with 17points.

» Miami Valley ChristianAcademy downed Hillcrest 76-57 on Dec. 12. Junior JamieCarson had 24 points for the Li-ons.

MVCA beat Gamble Mon-tessori 71-39 on Dec. 16 as Car-son had 19 points.

Girls basketball» Glen Este beat Loveland

50-36 on Dec. 13. Junior KellySimon had 14 points.

On Dec. 17, Glen Este beatKings 51-38 to give coach JeffClick his 250th career win.Click is in his 19th season ascoach. The win gave him a ca-reer record at Glen Este of 250-148. Freshman Jasmine Haleled the Lady Trojans with 18points.

» MVCA beat Gamble Mon-tessori 45-38 on Dec. 16. Mi-chelle and Devin Lee each had14 points.

Boys soccercommitment

» Glen Este senior TannerKorfhagen has committed toplay soccer at Virginia Wesley-an next year. Tanner earnedfirst team all-Eastern Cincin-nati Conference honors for theTrojans. During the 2013 sea-son, Tanner led the conferencewith 16 goals and 40 points.

Wanted: Head coach» Amelia High School is

searching for a head footballcoach. All interested candi-dates should submit their let-ter of interest and coaching re-sume to James Collins, AD.This position will remain openuntil filled. Prior head coach-ing experience is preferred.Email: [email protected].

Amelia Hall of Fame» Amelia High School is ac-

cepting Athletic Hall of Famenominations until Jan. 15. Sendyour nominees to: James Col-lins CAA, director of athleticsand dean of students, AmeliaHigh School, 1351 Clough Pike,Batavia, Ohio 45103.

SHORT HOPSBy Scott Springer andNick [email protected]@communitypress.com

MT WASHINGTON — There’sno doubt that McNicholas ju-nior diver Salvatore Marinolikes diving into the water at theUniversity of Cincinnati’s Keat-ing Aquatic Center.

In back-to-back meets at thevenue, Dec. 3 and Dec. 10, Mari-no has rewritten the Rockets’boys diving school record. Hebroke it the first time with a191.25, then broke it again aweek later with a 195.25. Fromnow on, in each meet that hecompetes, he has the potentialto keep breaking his own rec-ord.

Marino added new dives withhigher difficulties such as an in-ward 1 1⁄2 and reverse flip fulltwist to his repertoire while div-ing for the Miami Hills Swimand Dive team during the sum-mer.

“He is one of the hardestworkers I’ve ever had,” MiamiHills diving coach JenniferVanRoekel said. “He was al-ways up for trying whatever Iasked him to do.”

VanRoekel said bringingnew dives to the pool, depend-ing on the person, could take acouple weeks. Polishing themcould take several months.

Marino has aspirations ofmaking it to the state divingmeet and believes these newerdives give him a chance to do so.

“I look at the best dives ofthose that finish in first or sec-ond place and then try to bringthat dive to the pool,” he said. “Iwas a few spots short of qualify-ing for state last season, so mak-ing it this season is definitely a

hope of mine.”The Rockets’ hopes of ad-

vancing a diver that far in thetournament rest solely with Ma-rino as he is the only one on theroster this season. Last year, hewas one of three divers.

“That’s been the biggest dif-ference from last year to thisyear,” Marino said of being theonly diver on the roster. “Itwould be more fun if we had oth-er people on the roster, but I amnot completely alone.”

The Rockets share practicetime with Sycamore and Ursu-line Academy.

McNicholas diving headcoach Dave Wolkoff said Mari-

no‘s hard work during the sum-mer has paid off and added thathe is off to a good start this sea-son.

“He is heading in the right di-rection,” the coach said. “It’sstill early in the season andthere are big meets coming up(on the schedule). We will see ifwe have to change anything inhis dive list as the season con-tinues.”

Marino participated in theUC Battle of the States Dec. 13and in a meet at MariemontDec. 20 before going on breakfor the holidays. The season re-sumes Jan. 7.

McNick’s Marino sets newschool diving recordBy Nick [email protected]

THANKS TO CAROL MARINO

McNicholas junior diver Salvatore Marino prepares for entry into the poolduring one of his dives earlier this season. Marino set the Rockets’ boysdiving school record Dec. 3 and broke it again a week later.

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(Editor’s note - GeorgeRooks submitted this col-umn last week, beforeRuth Ann Rooks “wenthome to the Lord” Dec. 18.)

Howdy folks, I’m writ-ing this article at the hos-pital.

Ruth Ann is in herehoping to get better soon.It seems Chester is not ahappy cat with Ruth Annnot at home. There havebeen several folks to comesee her.

I talked to Mike at theBoars Head Bait Shop atAfton. He said while deerhunting they have seenseveral coyotes. The deerhunting seems to be fairthis year. We have not seenthe amount of deer by ourplace as we did last year.

Monday, getting readyto go to the hospital, Ches-ter wanted out at 3:30 a.m.Then when I was leavinghe wanted back in thehouse to get his breakfast.

The Grants have somebeautiful poinsettia flow-ers and fruit baskets at theMilford Garden Center.They have red and pink

poinsettiaflowersthey are sobeautiful.They haveChristmastrees and alot of otheritems tosell. Thetrain dis-play at the

Milford Garden Center isvery nice, they have agreat lady to help you pickout a tree or anything elseof interest.

I was talking to Rodneyand he said the crappiefishing is still pretty good.A feller went last weekand caught his limit. Thelimit is 30 fish and theyneed to be nine inches longto keep.

This is a good time totake a ride in the eveningto look at the beautifullights folks have spent alot of time and money onfor other folks to see andenjoy.

Now is a good time toget your garden ready fornext year with putting

lime and some fertilizer onit. I will use buckets nextyear for our sweet pota-toes. The little shrews atesome of the sweet pota-toes. If you decide to use afive-bucket, put holes inbottom so you don’t keepthe water in the bucketand damage the plant.

The preacher said thechildren’s program at theMethodist Church lastSunday was just wonder-ful, so if your church has aChristmas program, by allmeans enjoy. The childrenwere all so excited to dothe program. There wereat least 30 or more in theplay along with adult lead-ers. The lady that is chil-dren’s director is reallyliked.

Don’t forget to go to thehouse of worship of yourchoice and praise God.God Bless All

George Rooks is a retired parkranger. Rooks served for 28years with the last five asmanager of East Fork StatePark.

Take time to enjoy holiday sights, sounds

George RooksOLE FISHERMAN

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

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

Glen Este Church of ChristAll are invited to the ChristmasEve Service at 7 p.m. Wednes-day, Dec. 24. Sunday worship is8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Biblestudy is 9:30 a.m. Youth groups

at 6 p.m. The church is at 937Old State Route 74, Eastgate;753-8223.

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

Owensville UnitedMethodist Church A Candle Light Christmas EveService will be offered at 7p.m., Wednesday Dec. 24. Thisworship service will include a

message delightful message ofhope and goodwill for Christ-mas presented in the BiblicalStoryteller's tradition. Servicewill be followed by Hot Choco-late and cookies. The church isat 2580 US 50, Stonelick Town-ship, Owensville.

About religionReligion news is published at nocharge on a space-availablebasis. Items must be in by 4 p.m.Wednesday for consideration inthe following edition. E-mailannouncements to [email protected].

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BATAVIAArrests/citationsRonald L. Lewis, 41, no addressgiven, warrant, Sept. 15.

Jonathan O. Nieves, 31, 2106Stonelick Woods, warrant, Sept.17.

Martin L. Norfleet, 26, 22 Hon-eysuckle, warrant, Sept. 17.

Leah Ewald, 32, 114 S. 4th St.,warrant, Sept. 18.

Timothy M. Winterod, 29, 1919Ohio 52, warrant, Sept. 19.

Lara N. Schmidbauer, 26, 2065Beechmont, No. 2, open con-tainer, Sept. 19.

James Carter, 32, 130 CoralCourt, drug possession, Sept.20.

Sean R. McKeehan, 22, 1756Culver Court, warrant, Sept. 20.

Incidents/investigationsAssaultAdult female was assaulted atBatavia Middle School at BauerAvenue, Sept. 25.

Marijuana possessionMale student had marijuana inhis possession at Batavia MiddleSchool at Bauer Avenue, Sept.25.

TheftMoney taken; $150 at 100 blockof Wood St., Sept. 12.

PIERCE TOWNSHIPArrests/citationsLeyla M. Kirk, 28, 1381 Ohio 125,No. 14A, drug instruments,Sept. 23.

Mark W. Waldbillig, 24, 1751 E.Ohio Pike, No. 151, theft, ob-structing justice, Sept. 23.

Justin L. Calloway, no age given,14 Amelia Olive Branch, war-rant, Sept. 21.

Roman Calderon, 19, 1756 CulverCourt, , No. 4, theft, Sept. 24.

Juvenile, 17, drug possession,Sept. 28.

Douglas M. Lewis, 26, 358 St.Andrews, No. E, warrant, Sept.25.

Incidents/investigationsAssaultMale was assaulted at 1700block of Ohio Pike, Sept. 25.

Assault, theftMerchandise was taken andfemale was assaulted at Wal-Mart at 1800 block of OhioPike, Sept. 22.

Breaking and enteringChainsaw and money takenfrom Auxier; $830 at 1200 blockof Ohio Pike, Sept. 24.

Locks missing from doors in

storage area at 1300 block ofOhio Pike, Sept. 25.

Criminal damageDoor of vehicle damaged atWal-Mart at 1800 block of OhioPike, Sept. 23.

TheftDrill taken from Wal-Mart at1800 block of Ohio Pike, Sept.23.

Welding helmet taken fromEagle Coach; $1,200 at 3300block of Ohio 132, Sept. 24.

GPS unit, etc. taken from vehi-cle; $530 at 3500 block ofTurnberry, Sept. 24.

UNION TOWNSHIPArrests/citationsNathan J. Tighe, 25, 2679 Green-bush West, driving undersuspension, Sept. 25.

Keri L. Cox, 35, 890 LovelandAve., No. 12, drug instruments,driving under suspension, Sept.25.

Austin T. Wilhelm, 24, 4414Norway Court, theft, criminaltrespass, warrant, Sept. 25.

Marcia Y. Wood, 30, 3973 Picca-dilly, warrant, Sept. 25.

Joshua A. Schaffner, 33, 4100Long Acres, No. A, disorderlyconduct, Sept. 25.

Dominique D. Simpson, 22, 4170Hamilton Ave., marijuanapossession, driving undersuspension, Sept. 25.

Nadia S. David, 29, 4105 Wood-mont, domestic violence, Sept.25.

Jill M. Obermeyer, 31, 24 DanielsAve., warrant, Sept. 26.

Casey L. Moore, 23, 25 AmeliaPark Drive, warrant, Sept. 26.

Juvenile, 16, marijuana pos-session, disorderly conduct,Sept. 26.

Michael J. Bertram, 31, 308 St.Andrews, disorderly conduct,Sept. 26.

Amanda R. Evans, 24, 503 Picca-dilly, No. F, drug paraphernalia,Sept. 26.

Timothy Rossman, 49, 4363Gleneste Withamsville, dis-orderly conduct, Sept. 26.

Amber C. Jaas, 26, 498 Piccadilly,No. D, theft, Sept. 26.

Craig M. M. Bush, 50, 1231Duncan Drive, aggravatedvehicular assault, driving underinfluence, theft, Sept. 26.

Michael K. Shannon, 32, 1296White Oak, driving undersuspension, Sept. 26.

Juvenile, 17, disorderly conductwhile intoxicated, Sept. 26.

Kyle L. Partin, 20, 5842 Deer-field, theft, Sept. 27.

Robert A. Mains, 36, 6691 Oak-land, warrant, Sept. 27.

Tonya R. Wolf, 30, 486 Piccadilly,No. D, soliciting for sexualactivity, Sept. 27.

Gary W. Smith, 24, 4450 Dog-wood Lane, driving undersuspension, Sept. 28.

Melissa L. Nally, 31, 1909 LaurelMoscow, disorderly conduct,Sept. 28.

Michael A. Harris, 39, 824Clough Pike, driving undersuspension, Sept. 28.

Meagan M. Back, 19, 507 LindaWay, no drivers license, Sept.28.

William R. Miller, 35, 1985Greenbush West, warrant, Sept.28.

Juvenile, 15, drug paraphernalia,Sept. 28.

Zackary R. Plavsic, 18, 1193

Meadowknoll Court, marijuanapossession, drug paraphernalia,Sept. 28.

Alexandra Blakeman, 30, 1547Old Ohio 74, driving undersuspension, Sept. 28.

John S. Ely, 35, 2319 AshurstRoad, driving under influence,open container, Sept. 29.

Robyn Roehm, 26, 1560 BethelNew Richmond Road, licenseforfeiture, Sept. 29.

Shayla R. Benhase, 20, 4493Eastwood, disorderly conduct,Sept. 29.

Jessica M. George, 30, 8046Blairhouse, theft, Sept. 30.

Karen L. Hardy, 44, 322 St.Andrews, No. A, misuse ofcredit card, Sept. 30.

Kenneth H. Morgan, 71, 2824Sorority Court, theft, Sept. 30.

Brenda S. Bishop, 42, 70 Apple

Lane, warrant, Sept. 30.Kevin C. Conner, 37, 7969 Wood-ruff, marijuana possession, Oct.1.

Randall D. Mullis, 19, 810 CloughPike, marijuana possession,obstructing official business,underage consumption, Oct. 1.

Gregory S. Chambers, 45, 1749Culver Court, domestic violence,Oct. 2.

Tiffany A. Reeves, 29, 498 Picca-dilly, No. D, drug instruments,drug paraphernalia, Oct. 2.

Jeremy S. Jennings, 34, 8359Mount Zion, warrant, Oct. 2.

Janilee R. Jennings, 24, 8359Mount Zion, warrant, Oct. 2.

Matthew S. Sicurella, 18, 662Parkland Drive, assault, Oct. 2.

Joshua D. Scarpinski, 25, 10035Ohio 774, theft, Oct. 2.

Incidents/investigationsAssaultAt 1200 block of Village Glen,Sept. 27.

Reported at Beechwoods Apart-ments at 400 block of Piccadilly,Oct. 1.

BurglaryAt 900 block of Shayler Road,Sept. 25.

At 4700 block of Timberknoll,Sept. 28.

Disorderly conductAt 4100 block of Long AcresDrive, Sept. 25.

Reported at Beechwoods Apart-ments at 400 block of Piccadilly,Sept. 26.

At 4600 block of Northridge,Sept. 26.

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Domestic violenceAt 4100 block of WoodmontDrive, Sept. 25.

At 400 block of Auxier Drive,Sept. 28.

At 600 block of Arlington Drive,Oct. 1.

MissingSubject reported missing at 1100block of Nature Run, Sept. 25.

Sex offenseAt 800 block of Ohio Pike, Sept.27.

TheftReported at United Dairy Farm-ers at 900 block of Old Ohio 74,Sept. 25.

At 4300 block of Mount CarmelTobasco, Sept. 25.

Reported at Meijer at EastgateBlvd., Sept. 25.

Reported at Best Buy at EastgateBlvd., Sept. 25.

At 600 block of TournamentDrive, Sept. 25.

Reported at TJ Maxx at 400block of Ohio Pike, Sept. 26.

Reported at Beechwoods Apart-ments at 500 block of Piccadilly,Sept. 26.

Reported at Wal-Mart at East-gate Blvd., Sept. 26.

At 4600 block of Melody Lane,Sept. 25.

Reported at Wal-Mart at East-gate Blvd., Sept. 26.

Reported at Applebee’s at 4400block of Gleneste Withamsville,Sept. 26.

Reported at Kroger at EastgateBlvd., Sept. 27.

Reported at Longhorn SteakHouse at Eastgate Blvd., Sept.28.

Reported at Red Roof Inn at4000 block of Mount CarmelTobasco, Sept. 30.

Reported at Goodwill at Com-mercial Blvd., Sept. 30.

Reported at United Dairy Farm-ers at 900 block of Old Ohio 74,Sept. 30.

At 800 block of Shayler Road,Sept. 30.

Reported at Clough CornerApartments at 4200 block ofMount Carmel Tobasco, Sept.30.

Reported at White Castle atEastgate Blvd., Sept. 30.

Reported at Spencer Gifts atEastgate Blvd., Oct. 1.

Reported at Meijer at EastgateBlvd., Oct. 1.

WILLIAMSBURGArrests/citationsJames D. Thompson, no agegiven, 3769 Cobb Road, war-rant, Sept. 21.

Tequila Brown, 34, 13405 Meek-er Road, drug instrument,driving under suspension, Sept.21.

Juvenile, 17, drug possession,Sept. 24.

Alex Cucura, 20, no addressgiven, domestic violence,disorderly conduct while intoxi-cated, underage consumption,

Sept. 25.Juvenile, 13, menacing, Sept. 25.

Incidents/investigationsCriminal mischiefBarn spray painted at 200 blockof Kermit Drive, Sept. 23.

Drug paraphernaliaFemale found passed out invehicle at Hilltop Gas at 400block of Main Street, Sept. 21.

Drug possessionStudent possessed marijuana atGenesis Center at 500 block ofW. Main St., Sept. 24.

MenacingJuvenile made threateningstatement at Genesis Center at500 block of W. Main St., Sept.25.

CLERMONT COUNTYSHERIFF’S OFFICE

Arrests/citationsAdam Patrick Christman, 27,2965 Woodland Park Drive,Goshen, sexual imposition, Oct.2.

Amanda May Pryor, 27, 153Sophia, New Richmond, bur-glary, Oct. 12.

Bridgette Sandy Dunbar, 56,1647 Indian Rd., Point Pleasant,assault - knowingly harmvictim, Sept. 29.

Brittany Darnall, 25, 4228 U.S.52, Ripley, Oh 45000, possessionof drugs - heroin, Oct. 3.

Cadi Ana Le Thompson, 24, 3402Patterson Road, Bethel, pos-sessing drug abuse instruments,Oct. 1.

Christopher James Hill, 28, 92Lucy Run Rd., Amelia, opencontainer liquor, Oct. 3.

Crystal Lee Naegele, 31, 1640Ohio 133, Bethel, fugitive fromjustice, Sept. 29.

Demetrius Antwan Clair, 39, 2Pine View Drive, Amelia, drugparaphernalia, possession ofdrugs - marijuana, Sept. 30.

Dustin Lee Burke, 44, 3349Oakland Locust Ridge Road,Bethel, fugitive from justice,Sept. 30.

Dustin Phillip Skeene, 35, 820Birney Lane, New Richmond,burglary, safecracking, theft,Sept. 30.

Dwayne Tyrone Daniel Smith,20, 310 Shannon Circle, Batavia,burglary, Oct. 1.

Dylan Northcut, 18, 45 HitchcockLane, Amelia, drug parapherna-lia, Oct. 3.

James Robert Smith, 23, 5823Baas Road, Batavia, criminaltrespass, Sept. 29.

James Roger Burress, 44, 2112Harvey Road, No. 2, New Rich-mond, possession of drugs -,Oct. 3.

James Timothy Edwards, 57, 544Eastland, Georgetown, pos-session of drugs -, Oct. 3.

Janilee Rebecca Jennings, 24,8359 Mount Zion Road, Felicity,fugitive from justice, Oct. 2.

Jay Clearence Lawson, 22, 2056Clermontville Laurel Road, NewRichmond, misuse of credit

card, theft ,Oct. 2.Jennifer Nmn Hernandez, 38,P,O. Box 50, Batavia, misuse ofcredit card - furnish property,services w/knowledge card usedillegally, Oct. 2.

Jerry Nmn Lee, 48, homeless,Batavia, fugitive from justice,Sept. 28.

John Ernst Calvert, 36, 1911Laurel Lindale Road, NewRichmond, forgery, theft, Sept.30.

Judith A Parker, 52, 3373 MoundSt., Bethel, criminal damaging/endangering - knowingly anymeans, Oct. 3.

Juvenile, 15, drug paraphernalia,Oct. 3.

Juvenile, 15, offenses involvingunderage persons, Oct. 3.

Juvenile, 15, rape - force, threatof, Oct. 3.

Juvenile, 16, possession of drugs- marijuana, Sept. 29.

Juvenile, 17, possession of drugs- marijuana, Oct. 1.

Kevin W. Hamilton, 48, 7547 JBolender Road, Felicity, pos-sessing drug abuse instruments,possession of drugs - heroin,Oct. 3.

Marvin Ricky Hendrickson, 40,2160 Ohio 125, No. A, Amelia,obstructing official business,Oct. 1.

Mathew Robert Morrow, 20,4231 Seclusion Court, Batavia,domestic violence, Oct. 1.

Sarah Francis Sturgeon, 30, 38Swan Lane, No. 4, Amelia,possessing drug abuse in-struments, Sept. 30.

Scott Brian Dray, 30, 205 VineSt., Georgetown, possession ofdrugs, Oct. 3.

Trent Lee Reynolds, 28, 1880Ohio 125, Amelia, unauthorizeduse of motor vehicle, Sept. 29.

William Hugh Asbury, 31, 3160Lindale Mount Holly, Amelia,drug paraphernalia, possessionof drugs - marijuana, Sept. 29.

Incidents/investigationsAssault - knowingly harmvictimAt Hospital Drive, Batavia, Sept.29.

AssaultAt 1300 block of Clough Pike,Batavia, Oct. 1.

At 2100 block of Ohio Pike,Amelia, Sept. 30.

At 2300 block of Laurel Nich-olsville Road, New Richmond,Oct. 2.

At 30 block of Swans Lane,Amelia, Sept. 30.

At 900 block of Ohio 133, Bethel,Oct. 2.

Breaking and enteringAt 600 block of Laura Drive,Bethel, Sept. 29.

BurglaryAt 1300 block of Twin SpiresDrive, Batavia, Oct. 1.

At 100 block of Savannah Circle,Batavia, Sept. 30.

At 1900 block of Ohio 232, NewRichmond, Aug. 4.

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Senior Pastor, Rev. Dave Robinette986 Nordyke Road - 45255

(Cherry Grove turn off Beechmontat Beechmont Toyota)

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

CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY

Saint Mary Church,Bethel3398 Ohio SR 125

Phone 734-4041

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

Sunday Mass – 10:30 AMwww.stmaryparishfamily.org

ROMAN CATHOLIC

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

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

www.lindalebaptist.com

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

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

BATAVIA BAPTIST TEMPLE770 South Riverside, Batavia OH 45103

Raymond D. Jones, Pastor732-2739

BAPTIST

MONUMENTS BAPTIST CHURCH2831 State Route 222

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

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

Growing in Faith EarlyLearning Center

NOW ENROLLING513-427-4271

www.monumentsbaptist.org/growinginfaith

CLOUGH PIKE BAPTIST CHURCH1025 CLOUGH PIKESunday School 9:30am

Morning Worship 10:45amAWANA Ministry

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

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

www.cloughpike.com 752-3521

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

RIVER OF LIFEAssembly of God

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

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

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

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

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

509 Roney LaneCincinnati Ohio 45244

T: 513.528.3200E: [email protected]

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

OWENSVILLEUnited Methodist

ChurchSunday School 8:45am

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

Stonelick Township - 1/2 milewest of CNE Schools

(513) 732-2208 myoumc.org

GOSHEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH6710 Goshen Rd, Goshen

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

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

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

2nd Sunday @ month: 3-5th grades

Email: [email protected] us on Facebook

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

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

PASTOR MARIE SMITHwww.cloughchurch.org

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

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

Music, Small Groups & moreHandicapped Accessible

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

Allyse Sonnega - Children’s Director

BETHEL UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

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

www.bumcinfo.org

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

TRADITIONAL WORSHIPSunday 8:30 & 11 am

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIPSunday 9:30 & 11 am

UNITED METHODIST

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

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

Pastor Tim McGloneService Schedule

Sunday School 10:00amSunday Worship 10:45am

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

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

CHURCH OF GOD

GLEN ESTE CHURCHOF CHRIST

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

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

Youth Groups: 6:00pm

CHURCH OF CHRIST

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

199 Gay StreetWilliamsburg, Ohio 45176

Phone: 513-724-7985

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

PRESBYTERIAN

LOVELANDPRESBYTERIAN

CHURCHA Loving, Praying, Caring Church

Join us for Sunday Services

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

360 Robin Av (oN Oak St) Loveland OH

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

PRESBYTERIAN (USA)

Sunday Morning 10:00AMContemporary Worship

Practical MessageClasses for Children & Teens

Nursery Care

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

We have many other groupsthat meet on a regular basis

4050 Tollgate Rd,Williamsburg, OH

513-724-3341www.cmcchurch.com

Mark Otten, Pastor

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NAZARENE

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

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

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

513-831-0262www.trinitymilford.org

CHRISTMAS EVE AT TRINITY5pm Family Service

8pm Contemporary Service11pm Traditional Service

UNITED METHODIST

Lola C. CoughlinLola C. Coughlin, 83, of

Amelia died Dec. 9.Survived by son, Kevin

Coughlin; grandson, DavidCharles Coughlin; brother,Jerry Kabler; sister-in-law,Jan Lipps; and many otherfamily members andfriends.

Services were Dec. 18 atE.C. Nurre Funeral Home,Amelia.

Sandy EcksteinSandy Eckstein, 74, of

Pierce Township died Dec.10.

Survived by childrenVicky (Mike) Sawyers,Cheryl (Bill) Dryden andJames Eckstein; grand-children Angela Faulkner,Joseph Sawyers, AmyColyer, Daniel Colyer,Joshua Sawyers, JamesEckstein and Cassidy Mills;nine great-grandchildren;and siblings Janice Chaneyand Barry Lloyd.

Preceded in death byhusband, James L. Eck-stein; and Shelly Volkerd-ing.

Services were Dec. 13 atE.C. Nurre Funeral Home,Bethel. Memorials to:Hospice of Cincinnati.

Ervin A. HodgesErvin A. Hodges, 93, of

Williamsburg died Dec. 12.Survived by children

Karen (George) West andJoyce Hodges; and grand-daughter, Kristina Hodg-es.

Preceded in death bywife, Virginia L. (neeVanCamp) Hodges.

Services were Dec. 16 atEvans Funeral Home,Milford.

Sheila EugeneSpires

Shellia Eugene Spires,94, of New Richmond diedDec. 15. He was a US Armyveteran of World War II.

Survived by wife, LenaMarie (nee Poe) Spires;children Debbie (Darrell)Bowling, Shellia (Thomas)Grenwis, Donald (Carlot-ta) Spires, David Spiresand Gary Spires; siblingsRuby Sargent, Ruth Shoe-maker, Della Wolfe andPeggy DeVore; six grand-children; 17 great-grand-children; and one great-great-granddaughter.

Preceded in death byparents Alva Vincent andEdna Pearl (nee Tomlin)Spires.

Services were Dec. 19 atLafferty Funeral Home,West Union.

DEATHS

At 40 block of Lucy Run Road,Amelia, Sept. 29.

At 60 block of Sierra Court,Batavia, Sept. 29.

Criminaldamaging/endangering -knowingly any meansAt 3300 block of Mound St.,Bethel, Oct. 3.

Criminaldamaging/endangeringAt 1900 block of Ohio 232, NewRichmond, Aug. 4.

At 2000 block of St. NicholasCourt, Amelia, Sept. 29.

Criminal mischiefAt 100 block of Apple Road,Amelia, Oct. 1.

At 2100 block of CrossridgeDrive, Batavia, Oct. 2.

Criminal trespassAt 2000 block of Ohio 131,Batavia, Sept. 29.

Disorderly conduct -offensive gesture or noiseAt 2000 block of CommonsCircle Drive, Batavia, Sept. 30.

Domestic violenceAt 10 block of Hitchcock Lane,Amelia, Oct. 1.

At 4200 block of Seclusion Court,Batavia, Oct. 1.

Drug paraphernaliaAt Pine View Drive, Amelia,Sept. 30.

At 200 block of Park Meadow,Batavia, Sept. 21.

At Lindale Mount Holly Road atEast Concord Road, Amelia,Sept. 29.

At Ohio125/Whispering Trees,Amelia, Oct. 3.

At U.S. 52 at Pond Run, NewRichmond, May 13.

Endangering children - abuseAt 2200 block of StonelickWoods Court, Batavia, Sept. 29.

At 400 block of Felicity CedronRural Road, Georgetown, Sept.29.

Endangering childrenAt 2600 block of Ohio 222, NewRichmond, Dec. 23.

FalsificationAt 2700 block of Old Ohio 32,Batavia, Aug. 1.

ForgeryAt 1900 block of Laurel LindaleRoad, New Richmond, Aug. 13.

Fugitive from justiceAt 300 block of W. Main St.,Owensville, Oct. 1.

At 4400 block of Ohio 222,Batavia, Oct. 2.

At East Filager Road, Batavia,Sept. 29.

At East Filager Road, Batavia,Sept. 29.

Gross sexual impositionAt University Lane, Batavia, Sept.30.

Identity fraudAt Ohio 133, Bethel, Oct. 1.MenacingAt 4300 block of Marbe Lane,Batavia, Sept. 29.

Misuse of credit card -furnish property, servicesw/knowledge card usedillegallyAt 4400 block of Legacy Greens

Drive, Batavia, Oct. 1.Misuse of credit cardAt 2000 block of ClermontvilleLaurel Road, New Richmond,Sept. 20.

Obstructing official businessAt 2100 block of Ohio 125,Amelia, Oct. 1.

Offenses involving underagepersonsAt 200 block of Park Meadow,Batavia, Sept. 21.

Open container liquorAt Old Ohio 32/Zagar, Batavia,Oct. 3.

Possessing drug abuseinstrumentsAt 30 block of Swans Lane,Amelia, Sept. 30.

At 400 block of S. Main St.,Batavia, Oct. 1.


Possession of drugs - heroinAt 2600 block of Ohio 222, NewRichmond, Dec. 23.



Possession of drugs -marijuanaAt 1300 block of Clough Pike,Batavia, Oct. 1.

At 1300 block of Clough Pike,Batavia, Sept. 19.

At Pine View Drive, Amelia,Sept. 30.


Possession of drugsAt 400 block of W. Walnut St.,Felicity, Nov. 14.

At Ohio 749 at Ohio 132, Amelia,May 1.

At 2700 block of Old Ohio 32,Batavia, Aug. 1.

Public indecencyAt 2900 block of Woodland ParkDrive, Goshen, June 12.

Rape - force, threat ofAt 200 block of Park Meadow,Batavia, Sept. 21.

RapeAt 2200 block of Ohio Pike,Amelia, Oct. 3.

Receiving stolen propertyAt 1900 block of Laurel LindaleRoad, New Richmond, Aug. 13.

At 1900 block of Ohio 232, NewRichmond, Aug. 4.

SafecrackingAt 1900 block of Ohio 232, NewRichmond, Aug. 4.

Sexual ImpositionAt 2900 block of Woodland ParkDrive, Goshen, June 12.

TheftAt 1800 block of Ohio 125,Amelia, Sept. 25.


At 2100 block of Wilshire Circle,Batavia, Sept. 20.

At 30 block of Lucy Run Road,Amelia, Aug. 30.

At 100 block of Sulphur SpringsDrive, Batavia, Sept. 21.

At 1700 block of Lindale Nich-olsville Road, Amelia, Sept. 23.

At 1800 block of Bell Tower

Circle, Batavia, Sept. 22.At 1800 block of East ConcordRoad, Amelia, Sept. 21.

At 2000 block of ClermontvilleLaurel Road, New Richmond,Sept. 24.



At 2200 block of Elklick Road,Batavia, Sept. 23.

At 200 block of Mulberry, Felici-ty, Sept. 25.

At 2600 block of Ohio 222,Bethel, Sept. 21.

At 2700 block of Ohio 132, NewRichmond, Sept. 22.

At 2700 block of Lindale MountHolly Road, Amelia, Sept. 24.

At 2900 block of Ohio 743,Moscow, Sept. 22.

At 3100 block of Ohio 756,Felicity, Sept. 23.

At 30 block of Lucy Run Road,Amelia, Aug. 30.

At 5800 block of Ohio 133,Batavia, Sept. 23.

At 600 block of University Lane,Batavia, Sept. 24.



At 1200 block of SecretariatCourt, Batavia, Oct. 2.

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



At 2800 block of Saltair MapleRoad, Bethel, Oct. 2.

At 4700 block of HorseshoeBend, Batavia, Oct. 2.

At 1000 block of BucktownTrails, Williamsburg, Oct. 2.

At 1000 block of WassermanWay, Batavia, Oct. 2.

At 100 block of Eagle Ridge,Moscow, Sept. 29.


At 1900 block of Laurel LindaleRoad, New Richmond, Aug. 13.

At 1900 block of Ohio 232, New

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Richmond, Aug. 4.At 1900 block of Ohio 232, NewRichmond, Oct. 1.

At 1900 block of Erion Road,Batavia, Oct. 1.

At 2000 block of ClermontvilleLaurel Road, New Richmond,Sept. 20.

At 2100 block of WinemillerLane, Batavia, Oct. 1.

At Winemiller Lane, Batavia,Sept. 29.

At 2500 block of CedarvilleRoad, Goshen, Sept. 30.

At 2900 block of Fair Oak Road,Amelia, Sept. 30.

At 400 block of Light St., Felici-ty, Sept. 29.

At 6000 block of Belfast Road,Batavia, Oct. 1.

At 600 block of Light St., Felici-ty, Sept. 30.

Unauthorized use of motorvehicleAt 1800 block of Ohio 125,Amelia, Sept. 25.

At 2600 block of Ohio 222,Bethel, Sept. 21.

At 2700 block of Lindale MountHolly Road, Amelia, Sept. 24.

At 70 block of Lucy Creek,Amelia, Sept. 22.


At 2600 block of Runway Ave,Bethel, Oct. 2.

Unruly juvenile offenses -habitually disobedientAt 1500 block of Bethel NewRichmond Road, New Rich-

mond, Sept. 17.Vandalism - property usedfor business, $500 or morein valueAt 3400 block of Ohio Pike,Bethel, Sept. 22.

At 4100 block of West ForkRidge Drive, Batavia, Sept. 30.

Violate protection order orconsent agreementAt 4200 block of Marbe Lane,Batavia, Sept. 20.

At 4200 block of Marbe Lane,Batavia, Sept. 20.

POLICE REPORTS

Continued from Page B5The Fifth Annual Cler-

mont Business Plan Com-petition wrapped up withthe announcement of fi-nalists and the awardingof cash prizes to the threewinners at a reception atthe Clermont Chamber ofCommerce.

The Fifth Annual Cler-mont Business Plan Com-petition is the result ofcollaboration between UCClermont College and theOhio Small Business De-velopment Center at theClermont Chamber ofCommerce. Designed tostimulate entrepreneur-ial activity and increaseawareness of resourcesavailable to grow entre-preneurs in ClermontCounty, this competitionfocuses on good researchand planning as criticalfoundation elements forany business.

The competition in-cluded a series of fourfree business-planningclasses at UC ClermontCollege. In the five yearsthis competition has beenoffered, more than 125 en-trepreneurs have benefit-ted from these classes andthe volunteer efforts ofthe UC Clermont educa-tors who provide the

training. The first prize of

$3,000 went to Matt Die-penbrock for his plans forSpringKlean ProductsLLC. SpringKlean cre-ates, sources and sellsproducts to optimize abuilding’s health. Theirstrength is a specializedand patented nanotech-nology-based, anti-micro-bial +disinfectant that canbe used to treat varioussurfaces within a buildingand make them have along-term kill rationagainst various microbesand viruses.

Second Prize of $1,000went to Jennifer and J.P.Yarnell for their plans forstarting a new business, C3:23 Athletics, LLC. C 3:23Athletics is a business de-veloped in the Goshenarea to meet a need for lo-cal athletes and their fam-ilies. C 3:23 Athleticsowns a 3000 square footfacility on Woodville Pikebeing converted to a bat-ting cage/instruction fa-cility.

For more informationplease contact the Cler-mont Chamber SmallBusiness DevelopmentCenter at 513-576-5007.

Clermont Business PlanCompetition winners announced

PROVIDED

Clermont Business Plan winners include, from left: front, SteveLing, Jennifer Yarnell, Matt Diepenbrock and Tom Barley (UCClermont); back, J.P. Yarnell, John Melvin (Ohio Small BusinessDevelopment Corp. at the Clermont Chamber) and Jeff Bauer(UC Clermont).

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