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Contact usANNUAL VETERANSDAY PARADEDanny Bare to be grandmarshall of annual veteransparade in Batavia Nov. 11.Full story, B1

ZONING DENIEDFOR SENIORSPierce Township denies zonechange for senior housingcommunity.Full story, A2.

ODOT awards $600K for upgradesBATAVIA — The Clermont

County Transportation Im-provement District (CCTID)has received a $600,000 grantfrom the Ohio Department ofTransportation’s Office of JobsandCommerce to support initia-tives to improve access and mo-bility in the Eastgate area.

Funded through House Bill114 for Fiscal Year 2013, this isthe largest funding allocationprovided to a single Transporta-tion Improvement District inthe state.

“This is a huge win for theCCTID and for Clermont Coun-ty,” said Clermont County Engi-neer Pat Manger. “The CCTID’s

purpose is to design and con-struct projects that not only ad-dress local transportation needsbut also facilitate economic de-velopment and growth. The factthat Clermont County wasawarded this level of support isa clear demonstration thatODOT recognizes the value ofthe work we are doing and sup-ports our efforts.”

The funding awards were di-vided among three projects:

The Aicholtz ConnectorProject - $250,000

The 1.3-mile Aicholtz Con-nector will reconnect MountCarmel-Tobasco Road and East-

gate Boulevard. Generally fol-lowing existing Old Ohio 74/Rust Lane/Aicholtz Road, thenew connector will run underInterstate 275. The project willre-establish a vital link in theEastgate area’s roadway net-work, help reduce congestion onOhio 32 and improve access andmobility for local businessesand residences. The fundingaward for the Aicholtz Connec-tor will be put toward finalizingthe project’s design. Construc-tion is expected to begin in 2015.

The Ivy Pointe BoulevardExtension Project -$250,000

The Ivy Pointe project willextend the existing roadwayabout a quarter of amile beyond

the intersection of FergusonDrive and Ivy Pointe Boulevardto Aicholtz Road. This extensionwill facilitate access in this areaand set the stage for future of-fice space development. Thefunding award for this projectwill be applied toward construc-tion, which is expected to beginnext summer.

The Eastgate NorthFrontage Road Project -$100,000

The Eastgate North FrontageRoad project involves wideningand realigning a half-mile sec-tion of Eastgate North Drive.Beginning at the entrance to theEastgate Mall and ending justeast of Jackson Square Drive,the project will support upcom-

ing I-275/Ohio 32 interchangeimprovements that include wid-eningOhio 32 and reconfiguringthe Ohio 32/Eastgate Boulevardinterchange. The award for thisproject is designated for con-struction, which is currently un-derway and is expected to becomplete by August 2013.

“This is a great example ofthe close cooperation that hasdeveloped between ODOT andthe CCTID since it was estab-lished in 2006,” said countyCommissioner Ed Humphrey.“We are diligently workingthrough the CCTID to bringstate and federal transportationdollars into Clermont County -funding thatwould otherwise beawarded to non-county projects

Funding supports design, construction ofkey county transportation initiatives

See ODOT, Page A2

BULLDOGSWIN

Zainn Ison turns the corner and finds some running room for Batavia. Batavia beat CincinnatiHills Christian Academy 46-27 in the opening round of the Division IV Regional TournamentNov. 1. For more about the team, see Sports, A6. BRANDON SEVERN/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

AMELIA—The village andBataviaTownshipworkedout adeal to repavea portion of Church Street.

The township did the paving in re-turn for the village promising to han-dle salting and snow plowing Churchand two other streets for a period ofeight years.

All three streets are partially inthe village and partially in the town-ship. In addition to Church, the otherstreets are Huntington Avenue andHitchcock Lane.

Amelia council member Bob Pol-litt said village trucks “were runningthrough there already.”

“It won’t cost us any more. We’recoming out smelling like a rose,” hesaid.

KenEmbry,BataviaTownshipser-vice director, said township workersin October paved a section of ChurchStreet between Chapel Road andAmelia Elementary School.

“I thought they did a good job. I’mhappy with it,” Amelia Mayor ToddHart said.

“Working with the township is agood thing,” Hart said. “I look for-ward to working together with themin the future.”

The road from the elementaryschool to Ohio Pike, which is entirelyin the village, was not paved.

Hart said there were no immedi-ate plans to pave the rest of the road.

Church Street has been in badshape for years.

In 2011, village officials appliedfor a grant to repair the road, but didnot receive any money.

An agreement between Amelia and Batavia Township allowed a section ofChurch Street to be paved recently. JOHN SENEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Amelia, BataviaTwp. pave partof Church StreetBy John [email protected]

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BATAVIA—Batavia Ele-mentary School closed Fri-day,Nov. 2 fordisinfection,following an outbreak ofgastrointestinal illnessThursday.

“We had a large amountof students complaining ofnauseousness, vomitingand diarrhea,” said Princi-

pal Renee Munro.About 200 students and

12 teachers experiencedsymptoms Thursdaymorning. Of those experi-encing symptoms, Munrosaid about 160 students didnot come to school. Shesaid there usually areabout 80 or 90 absencesperday. By 11 a.m., about 40students had been senthome from school with

gastrointestinal illness.Upon realizing the

trend of the illnesses andthenumberof studentsandstaff affected, school offi-cials used the school’s one-call system to notify allparents of the outbreakand recommend they pickstudents up from school.

About600 to700parentspicked up children early,Munro said.

School officials areworking with ClermontCountyHealthDistrict em-ployees to determine thecause of the outbreak.

“We don’t have enoughinformation to eliminateanything,” said ClermontCounty Health Commis-sioner Marty Lambert.

She said all potentialcommon factors are beingconsidered, including

food, Halloween activitiesand parties and the envi-ronment of the school.Health district officialstook samples fromWednesday’s school lunch,and they will be testingsamples from students andstaff who are ill.

“There’s very little toknow at this point becauseit’s still so early in the in-vestigation,” Lambert

said.She said health district

officials do not expect toknow the cause of the out-break until next week.

There has been no un-usual increase in gastroin-testinal illness at BataviaMiddle School or BataviaHigh School, she said.

The school was closedfor teacher in-service daysNov. 5 and Nov. 6.

Illness closes Batavia ElementaryBy Roxanna [email protected]

PIERCE TWP. — Repre-sentatives from OtterbeinSkilled Nursing and RehabNeighborhoods Oct. 30walkedout of apublichear-ing for a zone change re-quest at 3728 Merwin-Ten

Mile Road.The

hearingcontinuedafter therepresenta-tives left.The trust-ees passed aresolutionupholding

the Pierce Township Zon-ing Commission’s recom-mendation to deny the zon-ing request.

Without the zonechange, fromsingle-familyresidential to Planned UnitDevelopment Residential(PUD-R), Otterbein is un-able to develop the neigh-borhood on land acrossfrom Cedar Ridge Road.

“We had hoped to begood neighbors here inPierce Township, but it isclear to us you don’t wantus as neighbor, you don’tthinkwecanbegoodneigh-bors, and therefore, you’rereally not worth any more

of our time,” said SueMcConn, vice president ofOtterbein Skilled Nursingand Rehab Neighborhoods.

The zoning commissionOct. 2 recommended thedenial with four membersvoting against the zoningrequestandoneabstaining.

In spite of the recom-mendation, zoning com-missioners Jim Mahan,whoabstained fromvoting,and Bill Bockenstette, whovoted against the zoningchange, spoke in favor ofthe PUD-R.

“I hopeyouvisualize thepassion that existed in thataudience, and we had to re-spond to that,” Mahan said.“We thought we were re-sponding to the wishes ofthat group.”

A primary concern ofnumerous township resi-dents was whether or notthe community fit thePUD-R zoning require-ments.

One issue expressed byresidentswas the proposeduse qualified as businessrather than residential.

“I’m having trouble un-derstanding where the lineis between business andresidential uses,” saidTrustee ChristopherKnoop.

Stan Shadwell, zoning

commissioner and resi-dent, explained to the trust-ees and other residentsthat under PUD-R, the pri-maryuseof land is residen-tial.AlthoughOtterbein isa501(c)3, residents pay tolive in the neighborhoods,whichShadwell saidmakesOtterbein a business.

“I personally don’t thinkit fits the primary use,”Shadwell said.

Numerous residentswho spoke against the zon-ing request shared Shad-well’s opinion. As individ-uals shared viewpoints op-posing the zone change,both boos and clappingcould be heard from thecrowd.

Although many resi-dentssaid theydidnotwantOtterbein developing the5.8-acres, multiple peoplesaid they would not objecttoOtterbeinbuildingsome-where else in the township.

“I would love to havethem inPierceTownship, ifyou can find a parcel oflandwhere theycanspreadout a little, and they’re notright on top of people,” saidCarla Kearney, 3745 Red-thorne Drive.

The trustees are willingto consider other proper-ties in Pierce Township forOtterbein.

Pierce trustees denyOtterbein zoningBy Roxanna [email protected]

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BATAVIA — ClermontCounty is seeking a stategrant to expand a naturepreserve in Batavia Town-ship.

Chris Clingman, direc-torof theClermontCountyPark District, Oct. 29 toldthe county commissionershewould like to apply for aClean Ohio Fund grant toexpand the James L. andFrancis B. Wilson NaturePreserve.

The preserve is adja-cent to the county’s Syca-more Park on Ohio 132south of Batavia.

Clingman said the ex-pansion would add 40acres to the 105-acre na-ture preserve.

The land is owned byGreater Cincinnati Foun-dation, which purchased itfrom James and FrancisWilson with the under-standing the propertywould be sold to the park

district once it was able tosecure a grant for the pur-chase.

The local match re-quirement for the grantwill be met by the founda-tion donating a portion ofthe land value, Clingmansaid.

The addition of the landwill bring the combinedacreage of Sycamore Parkand the nature preserve to198 acres with more thanfour miles of hiking trails,

he said.Clingman said the addi-

tion will protect 2,700 feetof Lucy Run Creek, a trib-utary of the East Fork ofthe Little Miami River.

The purchase also pro-tects portions of two head-water streams that flowinto Lucy Run, he said.

Commissioner EdHumphrey said the countywould draft and sign a let-ter of support to submitwith the grant application.

Grant sought for preserveBy John [email protected]

This trail at Sycamore Park in Batavia Township leads tothe James L. and Francis B. Wilson Nature Preserve. TheClermont County Park District is seeking a grant toexpand the preserve. JOHN SENEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

if it weren’t for theCCTID’s excellent work.”

Commissioner DavidUible said: “ClermontCounty is an excitingplace to be right now. Weare receiving a lot of posi-tive feedback about thework we are doing. Notonly are existing busi-nesses choosing to stay, in-vest and expand here, new

companies are wanting tocome in and make Cler-mont their home. Theseprojects go a long way tosupport the access needsfor their people and fortheir products.”

These projects areamong the local roadwaynetwork improvementsbeing implemented aspart of the Eastern Corri-dor Program’s broader-scale, multi-modal trans-portation improvementplan. Another portion ofthe Eastern Corridor Pro-

gram, the Oasis Rail Tran-sit project, was alsoawarded $200,000 to helpsecure right-of-way forthe rail line’s track exten-sion into downtown Cin-cinnati.

CCTIDwas establishedin June 2006 and workswith local communities,regional, state and federalagencies to stimulate eco-nomic developmentthrough transportationimprovements. Projectsadvanced by the CCTIDaim to ease congestion, ex-pand access to business,shopping and new devel-opment while at the sametime, establish the infra-structure needed to main-tain the existing job baseand facilitate futuregrowth.

More informationabout the CCTID is avail-able athttp://bit.ly/XeeQTD. TheClermont County Engi-neer is working with Lau-ra Whitman, communityrelations strategist forRasor Marketing, to pro-mote these projects. Forfurther information, con-tact Whitman at or 600-2294.

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BETHEL — While localindependent pharmaciesaren’t the norm, Fitzger-ald’s Pharmacy ownerwants residents toknowit’shere to stay.

Fitzgerald’s has loca-tions in Williamsburg, Be-thel and Adams County.Each location is open 9 a.m.to 7 p.m. Monday throughFriday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday.

Owner Mark Fitzgeraldsaid the pharmacy is cele-brating50years in thecom-munity this year. He saidthe pharmacies have con-tinued to serve their com-munities by knowing cus-tomers’ names and being

proactive in filling theirprescriptions before theyrun out.

The pharmacy also of-fers free delivery.

Along with the three lo-cal locations, Fitzgerald’salso has a long-term carepharmacy that deliversmedications to assisted liv-ing andnursing home facil-ities.

Fitzgerald said Fitzger-ald’sPharmacy’snewest lo-cation in Bethel, 697 W.Plane St., opened in Janu-ary. He said he had a previ-ous location in Bethel, andreturned after customersrequested the local phar-macy.Fitzgerald’swasableto bring on another phar-macist, who happens to behis son-in-law.

“It was a perfect oppor-tunity for us to come backto thecommunity,”Fitzger-ald said.

Ray Schwendenmannsaid he enjoys the commu-nity pharmacy because hegets to develop relation-ships with his customers.

“I like the customer ser-vice aspect,” he said.“You’re just pretty much anumber (at chain stores).”

The Bethel location alsohired several employeeswho worked at a previouspharmacy that had closed.

“We were able to keepthem here in the communi-ty,” Fitzgerald said.

For more informationabout Fitzgerald’s Pharma-cy, visit www.fitzgeraldrx-.com.

Fitzgerald’s Pharmacy is here to stayBy Rob [email protected]

Fitzgerald’s Pharmacy pharmacist Ray Schwendenmann helps a customer at thepharmacy’s Bethel location, one of three Fitzgerald’s locations in the area. ROB DOWDY/THE

COMMUNITY PRESS

Craft showThe Ohio River Arti-

sans will host an arts andcrafts show, Christmas onthe River, Nov. 9 and Nov.10 at 629 Palestine Road,just off U.S. 52 near Pales-tineRoad and10Mile Roadin New Richmond.

Showhours are 9 a.m. to7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, and 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,Nov. 10. Items include wallhangings, paintings, floralarrangements, jewelry,dolls, baskets and orna-ments.

There will be signs onU.S. 52 directing custom-ers to the show.

AARP programThe AARP Driver Safe-

ty Program is coming totheUnionTownship SeniorCenter, 4350 AicholtzRoad, from10a.m. to 3p.m.Friday, Nov. 2; and the Ba-tavia Township Center,1535 Clough Pike, Batavia,at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov.15.

Contact 947-7333 for in-formation on the UnionTownship program.

For the Batavia pro-gram, call Rex Parsons at732-3888.

CCRTAmeetingThe Clermont County

Retired Teachers willmeet Nov. 14 at the Owens-ville United MethodistChurch, 2580 U.S. 50. So-cial hour and book swapwill begin at 11 a.m., lunchwill be served at noon, andEar Candy, ClermontNortheastern HighSchool’s a capella group,will sing following themeal.

ORTA cookbooks willbe available at this meet-

ing. Bring $10 for eachcookbook you will sell. Re-member, CCRTA will earn$4 for each cookbook sold.

RSVP to Pauline Cau-dill, 3382 Clover Road, Be-thel, OH 45106, 734-3834,or Davidmedic73@ aol-.com by Nov. 7. Cost ofmeal is $10.

Contact Joan Ballbachat 875-2986 [email protected] formore information.

Shoe box collectionWhile most people are

preparing for holiday ac-tivities, Amelia volunteerswith Operation ChristmasChild are filling shoe box-es with toys, school sup-plies andhygiene items forneedy children overseas.National Collection Weekis Nov. 12 to Nov. 19.

Amelia collection sitesare: The Bolton residence,2966 N Dunham Road,(513) 797-0207; Real LifeAssembly of God, 2300 OldOld 32 Batavia. Call ReebaHoldsworth at (513) 510-6625.

For more informationon how to participate inOperation ChristmasChild, visithttp://bit.ly/1TqDCv.

Dinner, auctionTheninth annual dinner

auction to benefitACaringPlace Pregnancy HelpCenter will be Friday, Nov.9, at Receptions BanquetCenter East.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.with hors d’oeuvres at 6p.m., buffet dinner at 7p.m. followed by silent andlive auctions, L.A. basedcomedian, Charlie Prestonand more.

A Caring Place Preg-nancy Help Center, 4446

Mt Carmel-Tobasco Road,provides services and pro-grams, all at no cost. Thecenter serves clients fromClermont County and east-ern Hamilton County. Ser-vices include free preg-nancy tests, medical, so-cial and legal referrals,adoption information andreferrals, baby and mater-nity supplies, basic deci-sion-making skills pro-gram, parenting classes,financial life skills pro-gram, sexual integrityeducation, post abortionrecovery program, caringsupport for the whole fam-ily in dealing with an un-timely pregnancy, and af-ter hours helpline.

Call 513-753-4357 or513-300-3565 tomakea res-ervation. Tickets are $45per person.

HomemakersTheBataviaHomemak-

ers will meet at 11:30 a.m.Wednesday,Nov.14, at Ser-vatii’s Pastry & Deli shopin “The Crossings of An-derson” at the corner ofBeechmont Avenue andEightMile). Itwill be a lun-cheon meeting.

MammogramThe Mercy Health mo-

bile mammography unitwill be at the CherryGrove, Discovery Shop,454 Ohio Pike, Nov. 30.

Appointments are re-quired by calling 513-686-3300 or 1-855-PINK123 (1-855-746-5123).

P.E.R.I. meetingThe Clermont County

Chapter 68 of P.E.R.I. willmeet at 11:30 a.m. Wednes-day, Nov. 14, at theHibachiGrill, 617 Ohio Pike, acrossfrom Red Lobster.

This is a change sincethe normal meeting day isthe day before Thanksgiv-ing.

The luncheon is a buffetwith a cost of $7.67 forlunch and drinks plus taxand gratuity.

The speaker will beFranklin Thomas, District4 representative. He willaddress PERI/PERS is-sues, including insurance.All P.E.R.S. members areinvited to join the P.E.R.I.local chapter, as membershelp with the legislativeacts that govern pensionfunds. This is the state ofOhio Public EmployeesRetirement System.

If you have any ques-tions, contact Earl at 290-4552.

Veterans honoredClermont County Chap-

ter 649 of the VietnamVet-erans of America will hon-or all veterans during aspecial meeting at 7:30p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, inthe Union Township CivicCenter, 4350 AicholtzRoad.All veterans fromallwars, are invited. Formore information, go towww.vva649.org.

Winter programThe Clermont Commu-

nity Services in partner-ship with the Ohio Depart-ment of Development andOffice of Community As-sistancewill again take ap-plications for the WinterCrisis Program. The pro-gram run Nov. 1, throughMarch 31. Income eligiblehouseholds whose mainheating source is threat-ened with disconnection,has been disconnected orhave a less than 25 percentsupply of Bulk fuel may

apply for assistance. TheHEAP department will seeapplicants by appointmentonly, no walk-ins, Monday,Wednesday and Fridayfrom 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.only. Walk-ins only will beseen Tuesday and Thurs-day with no appointmentson a first-come-first-served basis.

To schedule an appoint-ment or for more informa-tion, call theHEAP staff at513-732-2277, option 3. Dueto the high volume of calls,you may receive a record-ing. If so, leave a briefmessage and the call willbe returned as quickly aspossible.

Coat driveCLERMONT CO. — The

Society of St. Vincent dePaul and WLWT Channel 5News will host the 11th an-nual 5 Cares Coat Drive,which runs throughDec. 1.

Coat drive partners areGold Star Chili, City Dash,KembaCreditUnion, StarrPrinting and area fire de-partments.

St. Vincent de Paul dis-tributes winter coats di-rectly to families, as wellas providing them to otheragencies that work withthose in need across theTristate.

Drop off locations inClermont County are:

» Gold Star Chili, 1706Ohio Pike, Batavia Town-ship, 753-4471.

» Gold Star Chili, 2792Williamsburg-BataviaPike, Afton, 724-2547.

» Gold Star Chili, 2195Winemiller Ave., BataviaTownship, 735-9660.

» Gold Star Chili, 1048Old U.S. 52, New Rich-mond, 553-2536.

» Kemba Credit Union,

1135 Ohio Pike, PierceTownship.

» Press-TigeDryClean-ers, 500 Ohio Pike, UnionTownship.

For more informationabout donating or helpingwith the drive, call St. Vin-cent de Paul at 562-8841,ext. 217.

For information on howto receive a coat, call 421-0602 or visitwww.SVDPcincinnati.orgor www.svdpnky.org.

Erdy benefitTo honor fallen Cler-

mont CountyMarine, Lcpl.Nicholas B. Erdy, theeighth annual Nick ErdyFoundation Dinner, Danceand Auction is Saturday,Nov.17, atNorlynManor inBatavia Township.

The evening’s festivi-ties begin at 5:30 p.m. andwill includedinner, provid-ed by Texas Roadhouse,open bar, dancing and si-lent auction. All proceedsgo to The Nick Erdy Foun-dation - anorganization thefamily founded to main-tain scholarships in Nick’shonor and to benefit sever-al local, not-for-profitgroups, which distributefunds for injured Marinesand their families.

Advance tickets areavailable for $50 per per-son or $400 for a table ofeight if purchased by Nov.1. Reservations receivedafter Nov. 1 and walk-upsare $65 per person. Auc-tion items are being ac-cepted. Seating requestsand donations can bemailed to: The Nick ErdyFoundation, 8281 Ohio 134,Lynchburg, Ohio 45142.

For more information,contact 965-0437 [email protected].

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

Amelia BPA inducts new officersAmeliaHigh School Business

Professionals are inducting newofficers and are campaigningfor election.

» Amelia High School/GreatOaks Business Professionals ofAmerica held an officer induc-tion ceremony Oct. 2. The 2012-2013 chapter officers are EddieTrumble, president; Ashley Tay-lor, vice president; Devan Shin-kle, secretary; AustinDavidson,treasurer; Catherine Mergy,historian; Kristin Tydings, par-

liamentarian; Sarah Newyear,reporter; Aaron Hays, media;Haley Julifs, senior representa-tive; AnnaWeaver, junior repre-sentative; and Brian Shay, soph-omore representative.

This organization is withinthe Business and Technologysmall school at Amelia HighSchool. Students in the GreatOaks Business Managementprogramparticipate inBusinessProfessionals of America to im-prove their leadership, technol-

ogy and professional skills. InJanuary, the students will becompeting in regional conteststhat could lead them to statecompetitions in Columbus.

The Business ManagementProgram at Amelia High Schoolis always in need of communityandbusinessmembers topartic-ipate in club activities and Busi-ness Advisory Council. If inter-ested, contact instructor BeckyLanden at 513-947-7460 [email protected].

» At least one Novemberelection will be important to anAmelia High School/Great Oaksstudent.

OnNov. 9, Eddie Trumble andhis supporters from AmeliaHigh School will attend the BPAFall Conference to campaign forTrumble’s election to Ohio Asso-ciation Business Professionalsof America state office.

Six Amelia High School stu-dents - Eddie Trumble, SarahNewyear, Catherine Mergy,

Kristin Tydings, and DanielleAdkins - tested and interviewedfor a BPA state office Oct. 15 inColumbus. The students pre-pared a professional portfolioand speech to be given in frontof a panel of judges for the op-portunity for run for a state of-fice.

The students are part of theGreat Oaks Business Manage-ment program at Amelia HighSchool.

Hunter Meadors, BataviaHigh School Business Profes-sionals ofAmericaPresident, re-cently was named as Channel 9 -WCPO Student of the Week.

Here is the link to view it on-line http://bit.ly/eZxUZy.

The nomination letter said:“Hunter Meadors’ success in

theBatavia -GreatOakssatellitebusiness program has been in-spiring to his peers, his teachersand thecommunity. It is anhonorto nominate him as a Student ofthe Week. Hunter exhibits all ofthe qualities and characteristicsthat teachershope towitnessoneday in their students.

“He accepts his responsibil-

ities as a representative of ourschool with maturity and pre-sents himself in a professionalmanner at all times. He has ex-celled academically and is at thetop of his class. Additionally, hemaintains a 3.8 GPA (4.0 weight-ed) while completing AP levelcore subject courses. As a mem-ber of Business Professionals ofAmerica (BPA), he has served asa fundraising chairman, a BPARegion 13 representative, and asour chapter president for thepast two years.

“Under his leadership, ourchapter donated over $11,000.00to Special Olympics and led thenation in BPA Cares Awards last

year. In 2011,Hunter placed firstwithhiswebsite design teamandqualified for state competition.He also serves as a student rep-resentative to our Business andIndustry Advisory Council andis a BPA state officer candidate.

“In addition to BPA, Hunterserves as the president of theNational Honor Society and is acaptain on the varsity footballand baseball teams. He alsomaintains an internship and apart-time job. Hunter is an ex-ceptional young man who exem-plifies what can be accom-plished when a student takesownership of their actions andeducation.”

Batavia’s business club president honored byWCPO

Hunter Meadors and nominating teacher Angie Kovacs celebrateMeadors’ WCPO Student of the Week honor. THANKS TO ANGIE KOVACS

Every year the Grant CareerCenter Student Advisory Councilsponsors a Food Drive to providefood baskets and holiday essen-tials to families in need at the ca-reer center.

Each class works to provide ahappy holiday for families and tomake sure that all members ofthe Grant family have an enjoy-able holiday season.

Graduates of the cosmetologyprogram remember fondly fooddrives in their past and haveasked to share their talents withthe community and help raiseneeded funds to support the fooddrive.

The cosmetology class and li-censed graduates of the programwill be sponsoring a Cut-a-ThonThursday, Nov. 8, at the CareerCenter Salon on Ohio 125 in Be-thel.

Open to the public, the Cut-a-Thonwill runfrom8a.m. to6p.m.

Services will be provided on afirst-come-first-served basis.

Licensed graduates and cos-metology studentswill be provid-ing haircuts to people of all ages

in exchange for a donation of aminimum of 15 cans to the fooddrive fund or a cash donation of$5.

Students will also be accept-ing nonperishable food itemsthroughout the campaign.

Help yourself to a newholidayhaircut andhelp thestudentspro-vide a wonderful holiday to fam-ilies in need, all in one easy stop.

For more information, call734-6222.

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Grant Career Center Cosmetologyjunior Dakota Pitzer spreads theword about the CosmetologyCut-a-Thon to interested clients ofthe salon. THANKS TO PAMMCKINNEY

Batavia BPA had six of the organization’s top students attend state officer screening.

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Attending state officer screening are six Batavia High School Business Professionals of America students.They completed a knowledge test about BPA, wrote an essay, gave a speech and answered impromptuinterview questions. Overall, 92 students from all over Ohio participated in screening. Twelve wereselected as finalists. Batavia BPA members Hunter Meadors and Jessica Pelfrey placed in the top 12. Theywill campaign and give speeches Friday, Nov. 9, in Columbus. From left are Jessica Pelfrey, Elise Numrich,Hunter Meadors, Logan Hammock, Anthony Hembree and Jordan Davis. THANKS TO ANGIE KOVACS

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The Clermont County commissioners Sept. 12 recognized the Union Township firmSolutions Plus Inc. The firm manufactures and sells cleaning and maintenancesolutions and plans to add 20 new jobs in the next few years after reaching an exportagreement with a company in Saudi Arabia. From left are Jim Hartings, the firm'smanaging director; Commissioner Bob Proud; Nancy Weaver, the firm's vice president;Charlie Weaver, the firm's president; Commissioner David Uible; and Commissioner EdHumphrey. JOHN SENEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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Dr. Timothy Fouts, center, owner of Hillside Small Animal Hospital in BataviaTownship, May 1 received a business recognition plaque from township officials. Fromleft are Trustee Randy Perry, Fiscal Officer Jennifer Haley, Fouts, Trustee Bill Dowdneyand Trustee James Sauls Jr. Fouts opened a new office in January at 4400 HartmanLane. JOHN SENEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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TOURNAMENT TIME

McNicholas High School and junior Meghan Sweeney, left, advancedto the Division II regional final before falling to Indian Hill, 1-0, Nov. 3.In the regional semifinal round Oct. 31, the Rockets ended Bellbrook’sseason with a 3-0 win. McNicholas ended the year with a 14-4-3record, while holding the top spot in the final Division II EnquirerCoaches’ poll. NICK DUDUKOVICH/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

MT.WASHINGTON—St. Thom-as More kindergarten teacherJulie Mulvey couldn’t haveknown the type of talent she wasputting together almost a decadeago.

Mulvey, who also serves asthe McNicholas High Schoolfreshman volleyball coach, wasjust trying get kids interested inthe sport at the CYO level.

But the girls who came out ofthe small parish in ClermontCounty played a key role in help-ing McNicholas rise to the top ofthe state’s volleyball scene.

The Rockets finished the reg-ular season rankedNo. 2 in the fi-nal Ohio High School VolleyballCoaches’ Association poll whilecapturing the GGCL Grey Cen-tral crown with a record of 24-2.

“It never really hit me untilour principal, just today at theend of announcements, said howgreat this is. These girls graduat-edfromherefouryearsago.Howit happened, I don’t know, but it’svery cool,” Mulvey said.

Seniors Kayla Fritz, AllieKamphaus, Kendall Powers, Sa-rah Bouley and Paige Noday allplayed CYO ball for Mulvey asthird-graders. Junior HannahTaylor also got her start atThom-as More, which makes her thesixth player from the school onthe roster.

Fritz, who was sixth in GGCLwith 462 assists, credits her prepvolleyball career to her elemen-tary school says.

“I’m glad I went there. If Ihadn’t gone there, I probablywouldn’t have played volley-ball,” said Fritz.

She’s also amazed that herchurch accounted for roughly 40percent of the Rockets’ roster.

“It’s amazing to think about.Just being from Clermont Coun-ty and being one of the top eightteams in the state, it’s hard tothink about. It’s hard to grasp,”

she said.As the girls got older, some

went on to play at the club level,while others continued at Thom-as More.

Butnomatterwhere they tookcourt, the girls always remainedfriends.

“It’s been nice to see each oth-er grow as volleyball players andpeople,” Powers said. “We’re allso close because we’ve knowneach other for so long.”

That background has helpedtranslate into on-court success atthe varsity level, according toFritz.

“We know how to communi-cate with each other. If we giveconstructive criticism, it’s forthebenefit of the team. It’snotof-fensive to each other,” she said.

Powers said the comfort levelshared between the girls hasmade a difference.

“I think it helps we are famil-

St. Thomas Moregives talent toMcNick volleyballBy Nick [email protected]

McNicholas High School’s SarahBouley attempts a kill during theRockets' regional final matchagainst Alter at Wilmington HighSchool Nov. 3. NICK DUDUKOVICH/THE

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season with five players who to-taledmore than 200 yards on theground.Oneof thoseplayerswasquarterback KeShawn Foley,who finished with 1,018 rushingyards, 494 yards through the air

BATAVIA — Some would saythe undefeated season for theBatavia Bulldogs football pro-gram came out of nowhere.

Not the senior class.After three seasons where

the Bulldogs went a combined 7-23, senior Gabe Archer said theteam was tired of losing and theonly option coming into the 2012season was to win.

“Coming off last season (go-ing 2-8), this season meant ev-erything to us,” Archer said. “Itwas all or nothing. We were justtired of doing what we were do-ing before and we weren’t goingto do it anymore. All year and inthe offseason we worked hardand made it happen.”

The same sentiment was truefor senior running back ZainnIson.

“We only won seven games inmy three years at Batavia,” hesaid. “Obviouslyweput ina lot ofhard work to be 10-0 and playoffbound. It’s all about leadershipand the hardwork of the seniors.We have10-plus seniors and a lotof underclassmen who have putin a lot of hard work.”

The season became a littlemore special for Ison when hebroke the all-time school recordfor rushing yards in a 54-12 vic-tory over Fayetteville Perry thefinal week of the season.

The senior finished the sea-son with 1,087 yards and has2,858yards in hisBulldog careergoing into the team’s playoffgame against CHCANov. 2.

“When I was training thissummer (the record) was a bigpart of me,” Ison said. “I didn’treally have a great season lastyear so it was pretty big motiva-tion coming in (to the season). Ididn’t think about it a lot duringthe season, but now that I havethe record it means a bunch tome and my family.”

The Bulldogs – who run theWing-T offense – finished the

and 22 total touchdowns.Ison believes the success on

the ground comes from oppo-nents keying on certain individ-uals.

“I’mnot trying to tootmyownhorn, but I’ve had some successin my three years,” Ison said. “Ifelt like coming in a lot of teamswould key in on me. With Ryan(Gormley) out, I felt like theywere keying on me more andthat let our quarterback out. Hemade a heck of a bunch of plays.I just have to domy job, find theholes and make my blocks.”

When everything comes full-circle, this senior class will beremembered for its 10-0 season,not the three prior ones.

“(The seniors) were reallyimportant and helped the teammesh together,” Archer said.“We became one big family andthe seniors just helped push ev-erybodyandkeepusmotivated.”

Linebacker Gabe Archer of Batavia brings down Bobby Mumma of CHCA in the open field during theirregional quarterfinal contest Nov.2 at Batavia. The Bulldogs won the game 46-27 for their first postseasonvictory in school history. BRANDON SEVERN/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Seniors leadBatavia FB toperfect seasonBy Tom [email protected]

FIRST PLAYOFFWINIn their first playoff appear-

ance since 2003, the Bulldogsbeat Cincinnati Hills ChristianAcademy 46-27, Nov. 2, in theDivision IV regional quarterfi-nals for their first postseasonwin in school history.Foley rushed for 161 yards

and four touchdowns, whileIson added 145 yards rushingand two touchdowns.The Bulldogs advance to face

Clarksville Clinton-Massie (11-0)in the regional semifinals at7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at anundetermined site.

Batavia senior running back Zainn Ison punches through to put theBulldogs up by two touchdowns early in their regional quarter finalgame against CHCA Nov. 2 at Batavia. Ison finished with 145 yards onthe ground in the Bulldogs’ 46-27 victory. BRANDON SEVERN/FOR THE

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McNicholas HighSchool lost its opening-round playoff game 37-35 on the road againstGallia Academy Nov. 3.

The Rockets were theonly team to representthe region in the Divi-sion III state playoffs.

• Head coach MikeOrlando garnered con-ference Coach of theYear recognition afterleading his team to thepostseason in just hissecond season at thehelm.

The Rockets, whowon the GCL Centralwith a mark of 7-4, had astellar year after post-ing just two wins lastseason.

• Several Rocketswere named to the con-ference all-star team fortheir gridiron perfor-

mances.Quarterback Austin

Ernst, who has verballycommitted to Ohio Do-minican, was the CentralPlayer of the Year.

The senior led the en-tireGCLwith 2,404 pass-ing yards. He also threwfor 23 touchdownsagainst seven intercep-tions. Ernst also rushedfor 487 yards on 120 car-ries, while finding theend zone six times.

• Other first teamGCL all-stars include:Bryan Corpuz, OL; Pat-rick DiSalvio, PK; JackEhemann; OL; Todd Gu-la, DL; Kevin McHale,LB; Brad Rice, DB andThomas Vogele, WR.Second team: SeanByrne, RB; Elliott Hig-gins, LB; Jacob Lind,WR; Teddy Mayer, OL,Logan Stultz, DL; LukeSulken, WR and AustinVoelker, DB.

Gallia downsMcNicholasBy Nick [email protected]

St. Xavier lost to Mason2-1 in sudden-victory over-timeOct. 31on a JackClarkgoal just13seconds into theovertime period.

The Bombers took thelead 1-0 with 26:09 left inregulationonagoalbymid-fielder Austin Harrell. Ma-son tied it just 13 minuteslater on a goal by JoshuaGreenfield.

St. Xavier finishes theseason at 13-3-3 and lost inthe regional semifinal forthe third consecutive year.

Bombers bow out

St. Xavier goalkeeper Micah Bledsoe of Amelia dives, but comes up empty on a shot fromMason’s Joshua Greenfield in the second half of their regional semifinal game Oct. 31 atLakota East. JOSEPH FUQUA II/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

The Summit CountryDay School welcomed fournewmembers to its Athlet-ic Hall of Fame with an on-field ceremony duringSummit’srecenthomecom-ingfootballgame,a14-6Sil-ver Knights’ victory overNorth College Hill.

During halftime at Wil-liams Field, Upper SchoolSpanish teacher Monica(Haas)Desch ’90,NickKai-ser ’92, Jeff Roth ’02 andformer Upper Schoolteacher and coach GreggKummer were all recog-nized for their athleticachievements. The induc-tees received their awardsduring an Alumni AwardsLuncheon Sept. 22 as partof Summit’s AlumniHome-coming andReunionWeek-end.

Nick Kaiser ’92, Bata-via, lettered in football andbaseball. There was muchanticipation surroundingNick’s arrival to The Sum-mit as a freshman. Afterstarting his first game atquarterback as a fresh-man, Nick’s football careercame to an end two gameslater after a catastrophicknee injury. Hewas a first-team All-MVC selection inboth 1991 and 1992 as apitcher on The Silver

Knights’ baseball team. Heled the teamin1991inhomeruns,RBIandERAandwascommended by teammatesfor shining when theyneeded him themost. In hissenior season, Nick threwthree one-hitters and wasamong the city leaders inbatting average.

Monica (Haas) Desch’90, lettered in three varsi-ty sports – track and field,tennis and cheerleading. Intrack and field, she com-peted in the100and400me-ter events, along with the 4x100, 4 x 200 and 4 x 400 re-lays.Asa junior,Deschwasthe team’s Most Improvedrunner after competing in

the regional champion-ships on the 4 x 400 relayteam and was a team cap-tain her senior year. Shecurrently teaches UpperSchool Spanish and was anassistant coach in fieldhockey from 1990-2000,and in track and field from1998-2000.

JeffRoth ’02,wasa four-year football starter,wherehe was an All-MVC honor-ablementionasa freshmanand sophomore at the line-backer position and All-MVCFirstTeamat tailbackin his junior and seniorcampaigns. He was Sec-ond-Team All-CincinnatiMetro in his junior season

at tailback. Roth set theSCD career rushing recordwith 2,905 yards and wasalso a varsity letterman onthe lacrosse team for threeseasons. He was named totheOhioAll-State LacrosseFirst Team as a defense-man his senior year. Rothwent on to play for CentreCollege and DePauw Uni-versity, where he was thestarting fullback on De-Pauw’sSouthernCollegiateAthletic Conference Co-championship team in2005.

Gregg Kummer, was ateacher and coach from1987-1997, serving the en-tire time as assistant varsi-ty football coach. He alsohad stints as head boystrack coach, swimmingcoach, assistant boys trackcoach and head boys trackcoach.

The Summit Alumni As-sociation started the Ath-letic Hall of Fame in 1984,which now has 93 mem-bers.

Batavia mans joins SCD’s hall of fame

The Summit Country Day School inducts its four newestmembers to its Athletic Hall of Fame during halftime of theKnights' 14-6 homecoming victory over North College HillSept. 21. The inductees, from left, are: Jeff Roth; formercoach and Upper School teacher Greg Kummer; NickKaiser; and Upper School Spanish teacher Monica Desch.THANKS TO JOLENE BARTON

iar with each other. We’recomfortable on the courtand off,” she said.

The Rockets’ dreamseason ended with a 3-2loss to Kettering Alter inthe Division II regional fi-nal at Wilmington HighSchool Nov. 3.

Despite the defeat,there are plenty of posi-

tives to take away from thepeople who’ve been theresince the beginning.

“I knew they were spe-cial, but noweveryonegetsto see how special theyare,” Mulvey said. “It’sawesome.”

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Last Sunday Pastor TroyErvin of Kingsway FellowshipChurch once again preached theword of God. Pastor Ervin is sovery gifted by referencingscripture from the holy bibleand applying it to our every daylives. I recall part of his mes-sage being to truly understandand appreciate our many bless-ings. Most blessings are simplethings that we take for grantedsuch as our freedom to practiceour faith, enjoy our family andfriends and live in the greatestcountry in the world. Anotherpoint in his message was to nottake for granted that a familymember or friend will always be

there.In Novem-

ber 2011, I wasasked by a veryclose friend,who was also aveteran of theU.S. Army, toattend a churchservice at thechurch he at-tends, The Glen

Este Baptist Church. On thatparticular day the service wasgoing to center on Veterans Dayand to honor those veterans inattendance. My friend had askedme several years in a row andeach year I attended with him.

All veterans have a special bondand in this case not only werewe both veterans, but also long-time friends.

Over the years when thechildren were young, we hadgone on family vacations andwhen the children were grownwe used to go on many trips,most of them centering on golf.It’s amazing how well you get toknow someone over years ofgolfing together. My friend and Ialso shared many other things incommon such as serving on theBatavia school board, coachingKnothole baseball, serving to-gether as Batavia Townshiptrustees, but my favorite times

was just being with him andshooting the breeze. This friendwas special because he wasalways cheerful, supportive andone to be counted on. I can hon-estly say that I never heard himsay anything bad about anotherperson.

As Pastor Ervin said in hissermon, never take for grantedthat a friend or family memberwill always be there. I’m so verysad yet so blessed to have knownhim for so long. I’m also gratefulfor being able to share that spe-cial veteran’s day church ser-vice with him. I remember shak-ing his hand and telling him howmuch I appreciated the invite

and howmuch I valued ourfriendship.

As a human, I continue feel-ing the hurt and sorrow of sucha great loss, but I know for cer-tain that Jim Bushman was aChristian and had acceptedJesus Christ as his savior. Withthat knowledge, I know that Jimis in heaven and while he isterribly missed here on earth Iplan on seeing him again someday. God bless Jim and his fam-ily.

Danny D. Bare is the formerexecutive director of the Clermont

County Veterans ServiceCommission and a combat Vietnam

veteran.

Remembering my friend, Jim Bushman

Danny BareCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

Oct. 31 questionDoes the release of the Boys

Scouts’“perversion” files changethe way you feel about thegroup? Do you the think thegroup adequately protects thesafety of its members?

“I think the same thing I thinkabout priest abuse, teacherabuse, and any other thing youmight put into this catagory ...those in power eventually think

that they’re in a special class, un-accountable to anyone but them-selves. And the sad thing is that

no one seems to have the moralsto stop it until they’re caught.

“I have a high respect for the

Boy Scouts in general. It onlytakes one bad apple to ruin thewhole bunch. Case in point is theCatholic church, Penn State andeven Bill Clinton. What amazesme is that no one seems to listento the victims until it’s too late.While everyone is to be assumedinnocent until proven guilty, aninvestigation should be immedi-ately begun, and the proper au-thorities notified and involved.

“The only good that will come

of the exposure of these papers isthat the victims may have someclosure, and future claims ofabuse will be investigated.”

J.K.

“I don’t trust theBoy Scout or-ganization to protect young boysor young men. I can’t imaginewhy a parent would want theirsonsorgrandsons tobe in theBoyScouts.”

E.E.C.

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Have you noticed all themany changes occurring in theClermont County Convention &Visitors Bureau and are youwondering what that means forthe county? An interim exec-utive director and several newboard members have been ap-pointed in the past 60 days, all ofwhom are extremely dedicatedto the revitalization of the bu-reau and enhancing local oppor-tunities and rebuilding commu-nity relations.

The Clermont County Con-vention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)is a local marketing organizationwhose primary goal and focus isto increase awareness of traveland tourism opportunities bystimulating interest in areaevents, attractions, parks, natu-ral resources, history and over-night lodging. Their role is es-sential in generating attention,economic growth and communi-ty prosperity throughout theregion.

As commissioner, I believe wehave several paths availablethrough the CVB to achievegreater results and benefits for

Clermont Coun-ty. I believeprecision andaccountabilityare the corner-stones to ensur-ing this plan isa success.

Determina-tion of a morefocused targetmarket: Given

the assets and resources thatClermont County possesses, wewill determine what events andactivities are best suited tomatch exactly what ClermontCounty has to offer. We can se-lect and pursue those activitieswhere we have the greatestlikelihood of success at the ap-propriate scope and scale. Bylooking at a wide range of pro-jects we can enhance and createexcitement in the community. Byinvesting and advertising in ourcommunity, we begin to offerresidents and visitors an oppor-tunity to experience all the areahas to offer.

Strategic utilization of reve-nue resources: There are ways

that Clermont County through itsCVB and other organizationalentities, both private and public,can build, improve or expandexisting event platforms allow-ing the county to host moreevents on a larger scale. Thisbrings in more participants,visitors, supporters and theirfamilies to our community whowill spend additional funds,generating more room nightsand therefore new revenues forour community.

Connections to event or grouporganizers: We can utilize ourClermont County network. Thereare many in our community thathave excellent knowledge, expe-rience and connections to vari-ous organizations around thecountry from cultural, educa-tional, arts, environmental, ath-letics and more. Those existingcontacts and alliances can beleveraged to enhance a visitorsexperience while improving thequality of life for area residents.

We took advantage of theopportunity to transform theCVB into a rewarding sales andpublic relations platform for our

community that ensures we areaggressively, persistently andconsistently publicizing thefeatures, benefits and advan-tages of our wonderful commu-nity. The citizens of ClermontCounty have many valuableattributes to be proud of and toshare with our citizens, sur-rounding neighbors and nationalvisitors. A successful outcomefrom this revitalization effort

means a significant increase inthe quantity, quality and varietyof events for all Clermont citi-zens to participate in and enjoywhile adding to the vibrancy ofour community.

Go towww.visitclermontohio.com todiscover more about the bureauand our local activities.

David Uible is a Clermont Countycommissioner.

Convention & Visitors Bureau’s revitalization is in progress

David UibleCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

I previously wrote on thedemocratic process in PierceTownship. As a follow-up, theboard of trustees upheld thezoning commission recom-mendation to deny the applica-tion for a zone change to estab-lish a business in a residentialarea. That said, a number ofissues surfaced that need to beaddressed by township leader-ship.

First, we cannot have twozoning commission membersvote one way, or in one case, notvote at all, and then voice thatthey felt intimidated or coercedin some way to vote for a deni-al. They then booed residents atthe trustee meeting who werenot in favor of the project. Iwas present at all hearings.

There were nosuch threats.Members whodon’t have theconviction tostand by theirvote are notthe caliber ofpersonnel weneed.

Second, wecannot afford

to have applicants who desireto invest in our communitystorm out of trustee meetings,apparently withdrawing theirapplication, implying they weremisled over a substantial peri-od of time by township employ-ees, volunteers and/or electedofficials. Perception is realityand as township residents, our

reputations are at stake whenword spreads that we are an“unfriendly” neighborhood.

Third, I was amazed thatTrustee Knoop voiced that hewas struggling with the conceptof whether this was a businessor not. Seriously? He also ex-pressed that he was surprisedat the community resistance.Had he attended any of thezoning commission hearings,like Ms. Batchler, he wouldhave known resident issues.Finally, he submitted that town-ship staff had done a fine job inbringing forth the application.Again ... seriously? Staff weremost likely the ones who helpedcreate the perception that “allissues could be worked out.”

Fourth, the trustees seemed

agitated when I requested theytell township residents howmuch time and effort each ofthem had put into researchingthe application and issues.Since an information packetwas handed to them at the be-ginning of the meeting, it wasnot clear to all residents wheth-er they were seeing all inputfor the first time; at a meetingwhere a vote was to be conduct-ed. I believe it was a fair andlegitimate question.

Finally, there appears to be afundamental flaw in the proc-ess for community develop-ment. From the start, this pro-ject was an ill fit and did notmeet the standards of the town-ship strategic plan, land useplan or zoning regulations. This

being a non-revenue producingproject for the township begsthe question of where we areputting forth efforts to recap-ture the fast approaching$900,000 revenue loss from theclosing of the Beckjord Station.Staff admitted they have spenthundreds of manhours on thisproject to be a catalyst forwhat?

I continue to applaud thedemocratic process we have inour community, but there needsto be leadership improvementsto enhance our image as an areathat welcomes development,within our guidelines, andserves the township at large.

Mark Cann lives in PierceTownship.

Democratic process in Pierce Twp. uncovers flaws

Mark CannCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

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Batavia — The annual Veter-ansDayParadewill be lead thisyear by the former executivedirector of the Clermont Coun-ty Veterans’ Service Commis-sion, Danny Bare, who willserve as grand marshal.

Bare served as executive di-rector for 5 years, helping hisstaff assist veterans and theirfamilies obtain benefits, emer-gency financial assistance,mil-itary medals and service-relat-ed documents.

Bare is a decorated VietnamWar veteran. He received aPurple Heart, Bronze Star andArmy Commendation for Valorfor his service. After servingtwo years with the military, hereturned to Batavia, and spent

30 years at FirstNational Bank(now US Bank).After retiring,he returned topublic service,spending 14years as a Bata-via Townshiptrustee, director

of the Clermont County Boardof Elections, a municipal courtbailiff, and most recently, theexecutive director of the Cler-mont County Veterans’ ServiceOffice. Bare is married to Con-nie. They have one daughter,Kelly, and two grandchildren,Eva and Carson.

“Danny was excited aboutbeing named parade grand

marshal,” said Andrea Bryant,office administrator at the vet-erans’ service commission.“He couldn’t wait to have hisgrandkids tag along.”

The Clermont County Veter-ans Day Parade is set for 2 p.m.Sunday,Nov.11, inBatavia. Par-ticipants will line up at the Ba-tavia Post Office at 1 p.m. Citi-zens are encouraged to partici-pate and show their apprecia-tion for all service men andwomen.

Also, the Veterans’ ServiceCommission staff invites allthose who recently returnedhome to receive a special “wel-come home.”

For more information, call732-7245.

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THURSDAY, NOV. 8Community DanceBeechmont Squares, 7:30-10p.m., Anderson Senior Center,7970 Beechmont Ave., Western-style square dance club forexperienced dancers. $5. Pre-sented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky SquareDancers Federation. 929-2427.Anderson Township.

Dining EventsPairedWine Tasting FeaturingThanksgivingWines, 6-9 p.m.,Winedog Fine Wines & Fine Art,451A Ohio Pike, Featuring winespecialist Megan Maloney ofHeidelberg Distributing, horsd’oeuvres by 2 Chicks Who Caterand jazz/blues music by CherylRenee. Ages 21 and up. $19.75.Reservations required. 888-288-0668; www.winedog.com.Anderson Township.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30p.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, 2010 Wolfangel Road,$5. 379-4900. Anderson Town-ship.Zumba Fitness Class withRobin, 7 p.m., Woodland LakesChristian Camp, 3054 Lindale-Mount Holly Road, Ages 10 andup. All experience levels. $5.310-5600; www.robin513.zum-ba.com.Monroe Township.

Health / WellnessPre-Diabetes Class, 4-6 p.m.,Mercy HealthPlex Anderson,7495 State Road, Information onmaking healthy food choices,exercise and blood sugar controland monitoring blood sugarlevels. $20. Presented by MercyHealth Partners. 956-3729;www.e-mercy.com. AndersonTownship.Seasonal Flu Shots, 8 a.m.-4:30p.m., Clermont County GeneralHealth District, 2273 BauerRoad, Centers for Disease Con-trol and Prevention recom-mends a seasonal flu shot everyyear; especially those most atrisk for complications from flufor age six months and up.Health district is unable to billHMOs. Through Dec. 21. $20;Medicare Part B, Ohio Medicaidand Caresource accepted. Ap-pointment required. 735-8400;clermontcountyohio.gov. Bata-via.

Literary - LibrariesCreative Writing Group, 10:30a.m.-12:30 p.m., WilliamsburgBranch Library, 594 Main St.,Teens and adults. Free. 724-1070.Williamsburg.

NaturePrimitive Skills: Coal-BurnedContainers, 6-9 p.m., CincinnatiNature Center at RoweWoods,4949 Tealtown Road, Use fire tocarve wood into containers andutensils that are usable in ev-eryday life. Bring sturdy, non-serrated, non-folding knife forcarving. $40, $30 members.Registration required. 831-1711;www.cincynature.org. UnionTownship.

FRIDAY, NOV. 9Antiques ShowsAntique and Junktique Sale,10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fraternal Orderof Eagles No. 3006, 127 KarlBrownWay, Electronics, furni-ture, collectibles, antiques, toys,household items, books andbaby and seasonal items. Bene-fits Children’s Meeting HouseMontessori School in Loveland.Free. Presented by Children’sMeeting House MontessoriSchool. 683-4757;www.cmhschool.com. Loveland.

Business SeminarsJob Search Learning Labs,1-2:45 p.m., Anderson SeniorCenter, 7970 Beechmont Ave.,Technically-oriented learningopportunities for those in jobtransition. Free. Presented byJob Search Learning Labs. 474-3100; www.jobsearchlearnin-glabs.wikidot.com. AndersonTownship.

Dining EventsFish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562, 1596Ohio 131, Fish sandwiches,chicken fingers or six-pieceshrimp dinner. Includes cole slawand French fries. Carryoutavailable. $5.50 and up. Present-ed by Ladies Auxiliary DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562. 575-2102.Milford.

Health / WellnessSeasonal Flu Shots, 8 a.m.-4:30

p.m., Clermont County GeneralHealth District, $20; MedicarePart B, Ohio Medicaid andCaresource accepted. Appoint-ment required. 735-8400; cler-montcountyohio.gov. Batavia.

NatureOwl Prowl, 6:30 p.m., SycamorePark, 4082 Ohio 132, Walk andlisten for Eastern Screech Owls,smallest of native owls. Youngerchildren and strollers welcome.Meet at information kiosk. Free.Presented by Clermont CountyPark District. 732-2977. Batavia.

On Stage - StudentTheaterThe 25th Annual PutnamCounty Spelling Bee, 7 p.m.,Anderson High School, 7560Forest Road, Titus Auditorium.Musical comedy that centers onsix young people competing in afictional spelling bee. $10.Reservations required. Present-ed by Anderson Theatre. 232-2772, ext. 5973; www.show-tix4u.com. Anderson Township.

On Stage - TheaterOklahoma!, 7:30-10 p.m., Love-land Stage Company Theatre,111 S. Second St., Music byRichard Rogers. Book and lyricsby Oscar Hammerstein. Director:Cathryn Alter. Producer: PatFurterer. Musical Director: JackHasty. Choreographer: MajoryClegg. $15. Presented by Love-land Stage Company. ThroughNov. 17. 443-4572; www.love-landstagecompany.org. Love-land.

SATURDAY, NOV. 10Antiques ShowsAntique and Junktique Sale, 9a.m.-3 p.m., Fraternal Order ofEagles No. 3006, Free. 683-4757;www.cmhschool.com. Loveland.

CivicAnderson Orchestra BoostersShred Event, 9 a.m., 8 Mile andClough Crossing, 8 Mile Roadand Clough Pike, Rain or shine.Through 1 p.m. or until truck isfull. Shred old credit card bills,old/unused checks, old docu-ments that contain accountnumbers or SS numbers, expiredcredit cards, medical bills, junkmail, etc. Staples and paperclipsare OK. No binder clips, bindersor any other metal objects.Benefits Anderson OrchestraBoosters. $10-$40 suggesteddonation. Presented by An-derson Orchestra Boosters.703-9232. Anderson Township.

Clubs & OrganizationsTake Off Pounds Sensibly,9:30-10:30 a.m., Amelia UnitedMethodist Church, 19 E. MainSt., Talk about healthier choicesfor living a healthier life. Ages18 and up. Free. 753-6770.Amelia.

Craft ShowsHoliday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,Milford First United MethodistChurch, 541Main St., Crafters,vendors, baked goods andcandies, rummage sale andluncheon. Free admission.831-5500.Milford.PTA Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,Anderson High School, 7560Forest Road, More than 160crafters and vendors. Sellingholiday decor, wood crafts,jewelry, candles, totes, gifts, petitems and more. Breakfast andlunch food items and bake sale.Benefits Anderson High SchoolPTA. Free admission. 474-2140.Anderson Township.

Dining EventsTurkey Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m.,Anderson Hills Christian Church,8119 Clough Pike, Homemademenu: turkey, dressing, mashedpotatoes and gravy, greenbeans, cranberry sauce, rolls,desserts and beverages. Carry-out available. $9, $5 ages 10 andunder. 474-2237. AndersonTownship.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 9:30-10:30a.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. AndersonTownship.Zumbawith KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, 135N. Union St., Zumba fitness andZumba Gold classes. $5. Present-ed by Kimberley “KC” Coniglio.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.

Health / WellnessNamaste Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,Heritage Universalist UnitarianChurch, 2710 Newtown Road,Meditation, singing, healthscreenings and mandala mak-

ing. Relax with Hatha yoga,which may help reduce pain,anxiety and depression. Body-work available in Namaste Spa.Healthy lunch. Chartres Laby-rinth open for meditative walk-ing. Benefits Heritage Uni-versalist Unitarian Church.Family: $80-$90. Single: $49-$59.231-8634; www.huuc.net. An-derson Township.

Holiday - Veterans DayVeterans Spaghetti Dinner, 4-6p.m., American Legion Post 450,450 Victor Stier Drive, Home-made spaghetti and meatballdinner. Includes salad and garlicbread. Benefits Victor Stier Post450. $5, free for veterans. 831-9876.Milford.

Music - OldiesElvis, 7-8 p.m., Great Scott, 106 E.Main St., Each week, Jo-El orJason Griffin take stage as Elvis.Free. 943-4637; greatscott-diner.com. Amelia.

NatureHabitat Help Day, 9 a.m.-noon,Sycamore Park, 4082 Ohio 132,Cutting and removing invasivebush honeysuckle. Free. Regis-tration required by Nov. 7.Presented by Clermont CountyPark District. 876-9013;www.clermontparks.org. Bata-via.Fall Bird Walks, 8 a.m., Cincin-nati Nature Center at RoweWoods, 4949 Tealtown Road,Local nesting birds such asBaltimore orioles, indigo bunt-ings and scarlet tanagers headto Central America for thewinter, while northern birdssuch as dark-eyed juncos, yel-low-bellied sapsuckers andsaw-whet owls settle here.Members free; nonmembersfree with daily admission. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org.Union Township.

On Stage - StudentTheaterThe 25th Annual PutnamCounty Spelling Bee, 7 p.m.,Anderson High School, $10.Reservations required. 232-2772,ext. 5973; www.showtix4u.com.Anderson Township.

On Stage - TheaterOklahoma!, 7:30-10 p.m., Love-land Stage Company Theatre,$15. 443-4572; www.loveland-stagecompany.org. Loveland.

PetsAdoption Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4p.m., Angel’s Rest Animal Sanc-tuary Thrift Store, 221 Front St.,Shop in thrift store. FundsAngel’s Rest hospice facility forold, sick and unadoptableanimals. Free. Through Dec. 29.800-6738; angelsrestanimalsanc-tuary.org. New Richmond.

SUNDAY, NOV. 11Dining EventsAll-You-Can-Eat CountryBreakfast, 9 a.m.-noon, Amer-ican Legion Post 450, 450 VictorStier Drive, Eggs, bacon, sau-sage, potatoes, biscuits, toast,sausage gravy, coffee, tea, juiceand milk. $8, $4 ages 10 and

under. 831-9876.Milford.

On Stage - StudentTheaterThe 25th Annual PutnamCounty Spelling Bee, 2 p.m.,Anderson High School, $10.Reservations required. 232-2772,ext. 5973; www.showtix4u.com.Anderson Township.

On Stage - TheaterOklahoma, 3-5 p.m., LovelandStage Company Theatre, $15.443-4572; www.lovelandstage-company.org. Loveland.

MONDAY, NOV. 12Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class withRobin, 7 p.m., Woodland LakesChristian Camp, $5. 310-5600;www.robin513.zumba.com.Monroe Township.Zumbawith KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, $5.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.

Health / WellnessMobile Mammography Unit, 7a.m.-3:30 p.m., Kroger AndersonTowne Center, 7580 BeechmontAve., Fifteen-minute screenings.Cost varies per insurance plan.Financial assistance available forqualified applicants. Appoint-ment required. Presented byJewish Hospital. 686-3300;www.e-mercy.com. AndersonTownship.Diabetic Support Group,1:30-2:30 p.m., New EnglandClub, 8135 Beechmont Ave.,Educate yourself on prevention,maintenance, signs and symp-toms of diabetes. Free. Present-ed by Superior Care Plus. 236-6486; www.superiorcareplus-.com. Anderson Township.Seasonal Flu Shots, 8 a.m.-4:30p.m., Clermont County GeneralHealth District, $20; MedicarePart B, Ohio Medicaid andCaresource accepted. Appoint-ment required. 735-8400; cler-montcountyohio.gov. Batavia.

Literary - CraftsCrochet Group, 6-7:30 p.m.,Williamsburg Branch Library,594 Main St., Evening of cro-chet. Learn basic crochet stitchesand how to read and followcrochet patterns. For 12 and up.Free. 724-1070; www.clermon-tlibrary.org.Williamsburg.

TUESDAY, NOV. 13CivicBoard of Park CommissionersMeeting, 6:30 p.m., Juilfs Park,8249 Clough Pike, Presented byAnderson Township Park Dis-trict. 474-0003, ext. 5096. An-derson Township.

Drink TastingsFrench Regions: A Series, 6:30p.m., 20 Brix, 101Main St.,Region: Bordeaux. Five winesfrom each region paired withfood by Chef Paul. $55 eachsession. 831-2749;www.20brix.com.Milford.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class withRobin, 7 p.m., Woodland Lakes

Christian Camp, $5. 310-5600;www.robin513.zumba.com.Monroe Township.

Health / WellnessSeasonal Flu Shots, 8 a.m.-4:30p.m., Clermont County GeneralHealth District, $20; MedicarePart B, Ohio Medicaid andCaresource accepted. Appoint-ment required. 735-8400; cler-montcountyohio.gov. Batavia.

Home & GardenFirst-Time Home Buyer Semi-nar, 6:30-8 p.m., Miami Town-ship Civic Center, 6101MeijerDrive, Learn about buyingprocess and what mortgageoptions are available to you.Ages 18 and up. Free. Reserva-tions required. Presented by TheEllis Home Team. 549-3654;www.ellishometeam.com.Miami Township.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14Clubs & OrganizationsLovelandWoman’s Club CardParty and Luncheon, Noon-3p.m., Loveland PresbyterianChurch, 360 Robin Ave., Servedlunch, raffles, door prizes andgames of bridge, poker, dom-inoes and more. $12. Reserva-tions required. Presented byLovelandWoman’s Club. 683-7760. Loveland.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30p.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. AndersonTownship.Cardio Kick Boxing, 6:30 p.m.,ATA Taekwondo Black BeltAcademy, 8510 Beechmont Ave.,Led by George Sizemore, fourth-degree black belt and co-ownerof ATA Black Belt Academy.Family friendly. $5. 652-0286;www.atacincinnati.com. An-derson Township.Zumbawith KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, $5.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.


NatureCNC Astronomy Club, 7 p.m.,Cincinnati Nature Center atRoweWoods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Bring telescopes if youhave themand be prepared togo outside to enjoy the nightskies. Ages 12 and up. Membersfree; nonmembers free withdaily admission. 831-1711;www.cincynature.org. UnionTownship.

THURSDAY, NOV. 15Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30p.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. AndersonTownship.Zumba Fitness Class withRobin, 7 p.m., Woodland LakesChristian Camp, $5. 310-5600;www.robin513.zumba.com.Monroe Township.


Holiday - ChristmasMiami Township HolidayParade, 7 p.m., Meijer, 1082State Route 28, Parade route:Proceeds down Business 28starting at Meijer and ending atthe Miami Plaza. Features highschool marching bands, lightedfloats, businesses, Miami Town-ship fire, police, service andrecreation departments,churches, school groups andcivic organizations participate.Bring seating. Family friendly.Free. Presented by Miami Town-ship Parks and Recreation.248-3727.Milford.

Home & GardenDo-It-Herself Workshop:Christmas Decor, 6:30-8 p.m.,The Home Depot-Beechmont,520 Ohio Pike, Build interiortwo-tiered wreath chandelier.Build wreath duo for exteriordoor. Build exterior lightedsnowflake and holiday decoraccents. Free. 688-1654. Beech-mont.

Literary - LibrariesCreative Writing Group, 10:30a.m.-12:30 p.m., WilliamsburgBranch Library, Free. 724-1070.Williamsburg.

On Stage - TheaterLegally Blonde theMusical,7-9:30 p.m., Loveland HighSchool, 1 Tiger Trail, Fast-pacedcomedy about knowing whoyou are and showing whatyou’ve got. Light-hearted mu-sical based on popular movie.$10, $8 students and seniors.697-3857; www.lovelanddra-ma.org. Loveland.

FRIDAY, NOV. 16Business SeminarsJob Search Learning Labs,1-2:45 p.m., Anderson SeniorCenter, Free. 474-3100;www.jobsearchlearninglabs.wi-kidot.com. Anderson Township.

Clubs & OrganizationsMended Little Hearts Cincin-nati Meeting, 7 p.m., ChildFocus, 551 Cincinnati-BataviaPike, Support group for familiesaffected by No. 1 birth defect:congenital heart defects. 1 in100 babies is born with this birthdefect. Child care available withadvance registration. RSVP:[email protected]. Presented by Mend-ed Little Hearts Cincinnati.688-8280. Union Township.

Craft ShowsHoliday Art Sale, 8:30 a.m.-7p.m., Mud Slinger Studio, 6888Clubside Drive, Handmadepottery, original watercolorsand prints, woven items, ear-rings, knitted scarves, Raku andglass jewelry, wooden bowlsand stained glass. Free parkingand refreshments. 697-7070;www.holidayartsale.com. Love-land.

Dining EventsFish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562, $5.50and up. 575-2102.Milford.


Literary - BookstoresMusic Time Fun, 11:15 a.m.,Stonekry Resale Books, 8253Beechmont Ave., Sing along andplay music on stage with Mimi.Free. 474-0123; www.stonek-ry.org. Anderson Township.

On Stage - TheaterLegally Blonde theMusical,7-9:30 p.m., Loveland HighSchool, $10, $8 students andseniors. 697-3857; www.love-landdrama.org. Loveland.Oklahoma!, 7:30-10 p.m., Love-land Stage Company Theatre,$15. 443-4572; www.loveland-stagecompany.org. Loveland.

SATURDAY, NOV. 17BenefitsNick Erdy Benefit Dinner,Dance and Auction, 5:30 p.m.,Norlyn Manor, 4440 Ohio 132,Dinner provided by Texas Road-house, open bar, dancing andsilent auction. Benefits Nick ErdyFoundation. $400 for table of 8;$65. Reservations required.Presented by Nick Erdy Founda-tion. 965-0437; www.nickerdy-foundation.org. Batavia.

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Join the Clermont County Park District on an Owl Prowl at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, atSycamore Park, 4082 Ohio 132 in Batavia. Walk and listen for Eastern Screech Owls,smallest of native owls. Younger children and strollers welcome. For more information,call 732-2977 or visit www.parks.clermontcountyohio.gov. PROVIDED.

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Think ahead! If youthaw incorrectly, bacteria

will grow.That’sbecausebacteria’sfavoritetemper-ature isabout roomtemper-ature, 60 to70 degrees.If you’rethawing

turkey on the kitchencounter, the outside willthaw fairly soon, but theinside will still be frozen.

Best temperature forthawing turkey? Around40 degrees, which is thetemperature in your frig.Keep turkey in originalwrapping, put in pan tocatch moisture and allow24 hours thawing time forevery 5 pounds. If youforget, put packagedturkey in cold water andchange water every 30minutes to keep it cold.Count on 30 minutesthawing time per pound.

Before roasting, checkcavities and pull out thepouch of giblets. (Thefirst time I roasted aturkey, I didn’t know tocheck, and it was not apretty sight when theyslipped out, intact inpouch, after roasting). Ifyou’re worried you won’thave enough, roast abreast along with thewhole turkey. That givesyou more white meat plusextras.

Remember to focus onblessings, and put bur-dens in God’s hands.That’s where they belong,anyway. Whether yourtable is laden with gour-met food or a simplebuffet, know that content-ment is not the fulfill-ment of what you desire,but the realization of howmuch you already have.My childhood friend AnnRudloff, a Northern Ken-tucky reader, told meyears ago: “The mostimportant things in lifeare not ‘things.’”

Braised rootvegetables

This is one of my fa-vorite sides to serve dur-ing the fall, since wintersquash and root veggiesare in season.

1 large sweet potato2 regular potatoes1winter squash (I likebutternut)

1 large carrot2 turnips or parsnips4 nice big leeks, white partonly

2 beets1 head garlic, separated intocloves and peeled

1⁄2 to 1 stick butter1⁄2 to 3⁄4 cup dark brown sugaror to taste

1⁄2 teaspoon ea: dried sage,oregano, thyme,rosemary, basil

Preheat oven to 350.Peel and cut vegetablesinto 2-inch pieces. Heatbutter in large ovenproofpan with lid. Add sugarand herbs and stir untilsugar is dissolved. Addvegetables and garlic.Place in oven for 40-60minutes until tender.Adjust seasonings.

Tip: Peeling squash:Poke holes with fork allover. Microwave on higha couple of minutes. Usemitts to remove. Cool andpeel.

Cranberrycelebration saladlike Kroger

This is in my “recipehall of fame.” I can’t tellyou how many requests Iget for this each year.Kroger’s salad has a loosetexture, and the followingrecipes replicated this.

Marilyn Hoskin’scranberrycelebration salad

Try substituting cher-ry gelatin if you like.

15 oz crushed pineapple,drained – save juice

1⁄2 cup cranberry juice2 tablespoons lemon juice1 pkg, 3 oz, raspberrygelatin

15 oz can whole cranberrysauce

1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts1⁄2 cup celery, chopped (optbut good)

Boil pineapple, cran-berry and lemon juicetogether. Add gelatin.Remove from heat andstir in cranberries. Put infridge till almost set. Addpineapple, nuts and cel-ery.

GinnyMoorehouse’scranberrycelebration salad.

“I’ve been making this

for years for my family”,Ginny said.

1pkg cherry or strawberrygelatin

1 cup boiling liquid: 1/2 cupea orange juice and water

1-3⁄4 cups cranberry sauce,jelled type

1 cup diced celery (opt butgood)

1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts3⁄4 cup crushed drainedpineapple

Dissolve gelatin inboiling liquid. Add cran-berry sauce and blend.When it starts to congeal,add other ingredients.

Tip from Rita’skitchen

“Gray/blooming” choc-olate. Temperaturechanges can sometimesmake the surface look abit gray. That’s called“blooming” and meansthe cocoa butter or fat in

the chocolate has workedits way to the surface. It’sstill perfectly safe to eat,and when melted, willregain sheen.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an

herbalist, educator and au-thor. Email her at [email protected] “Rita’s kitchen” in thesubject line. Call 513-248-7130,ext. 356.

Time for Thanksgiving preparations

RitaHeikenfeldRITA’S KITCHEN

Braised root vegetables is a side dish to serve during thefall, since winter squash and root veggies are in season.THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD

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

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

RIVER OF LIFEAssembly of God

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

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

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

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

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

509 Roney LaneCincinnati Ohio 45244

T: 513.528.3200E: [email protected]

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

5910 Price Road,Milford831-3770

www.faithchurch.net

Services 9:15 am & 11:00amNursery provided at all servicesTake I-275 to exit 57 toward Milford, Right on

McClelland, Right on Price, church soon on Right

EVANGELICAL FREE

THE CHURCH OF THEGOOD SAMARITAN25 Amelia Olive Branch Rd.

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

(Lil’ Samaritans)

Handicap Accessible513-753-4115

www.GoodSamaritanEpiscopal.org

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

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

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

EPISCOPAL

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

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

Pastor Tim McGloneService Schedule

Sunday School 10:00amSunday Worship 10:45am

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

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

CHURCH OF GOD

GLEN ESTE CHURCHOF CHRIST

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

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

Youth Groups: 6:00pm

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Saint Peter Church1192 Bethel-New Richmond Rd

New Richmond, Ohio 45157Phone 553-3267

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

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

Saint Mary Church,Bethel3398 Ohio SR 125

Phone 734-4041

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

Sunday Mass – 10:30 AMwww.stmaryparishfamily.org

ROMAN CATHOLIC

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

Nursery Care for Age 3 & underFull Program for Children, Youth,Music, Small Groups & moreHandicapped Accessible

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

Janet Bowdle - Children’s Director

BETHEL UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

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

www.bumcinfo.org

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Mt. Carmel, Ohio 45244513-528-0412

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

Pastor James Dinkel513-528-9142

LUTHERAN

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

681 Mt. Moriah Drive • 513.752.1333

mtmoriahumc.org

Active Youth • Outreach • Fellowship

Music Ministries • Bible Studies

Ark of Learning

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GOSHEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH6710 Goshen Rd, Goshen

Across from Goshen High School513-722-2541

www.goshenmethodist.orgSunday School 9:30am

Worship 10:30amBlended Worship

Traditional and ContemporaryYouth Fellowship 6:00pm

Nursery Available

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

Sunday Worship: 9:00 & 10:30 AM withChildrens Church & NurseryPASTOR MARIE SMITH

www.cloughchurch.org

UNITED METHODIST

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH199 Gay Street

Williamsburg, Ohio 45176Phone: 513-724-7985

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

PRESCHOOL: Tues, Weds, Thurs

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CHURCHA Loving, Praying, Caring ChurchJoin us for Sunday Services

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

360 Robin Av (off Oak St) Loveland OH

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

PRESBYTERIAN (USA)

A Loving Church in Jesus’ NameSunday School..............................10:00AMSunday Morning Worship..............10:45AMThurs Prayer & Bible Study..............7:00PMNursery Provided for Sunday Morning Worship

FIRST CHURCH OFJESUS CHRIST

www.FirstChurchofJesusChrist.org6208 Guinea Pike, Milford, Ohio 45150

Pastor: Bryan PriceChurch: 513-575-5450

A New Life - A New ProspectiveA New Song

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

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

9am, 11am & 6pmYouth Service at 6pm (in Youth Center)

Watch LIVE onlineSunday's at 11am & 6pmwww.LCchurch.tv

Cincinnati Fox19 @ 11am

Troy P. Ervin, Pastor4359 E. Bauman Lane | Batavia, OH 45103

513-735-2555www.LCchurch.tv

F O R M A L LY N A M E D K I N G ’ S W A Y

Sunday Morning 10:00AMContemporary Worship

Practical MessageClasses for Children & Teens

Nursery CareSunday 6:00PM

Avalanche Youth ServiceWednesday 7:00PM

Bible Study (adults) / AvalancheYouth

We have many other groupsthat meet on a regular basis

4050 Tollgate Rd,Williamsburg, OH

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

When you hire a con-tractor to do work aroundyour house, howmuchmoney should you pay thatperson upfront?

Often, contractors askfor 50 percent or morebefore they’ll do anything.But, that’s not only a badidea for the homeowner, itmay even be illegal.

Robin Lippelman want-ed to fix up her Cliftonhome earlier this year. In

March, she hired a con-tractor to remove a porchfrom her home. She saysthat went well.

“When he demolishedthe porch, it was discov-ered mymain porch hadliterally just an inch ofconcrete in some places. Itwas going to collapse,”Lippelman said.

So, Lippelman hired thesame contractor to domore work. “I contracted

with him to do the mainporch and he asked formoney ahead – which,unfortunately, I did givehim. He came and demol-ished the porch and then Ididn’t see him again, ex-cept off and on for an hourat a time,” she said.

According to the con-tract, Lippelman paid thecontractor more than$6,700 upfront. There’sjust $1,750 due at the com-pletion of the porch – sothe contractor receivedmost of his money beforehe ever started work.

“I continually stayed intouch with him, called him,asked himwhen he wasgoing to finish the projectand received a myriad ofexcuses,” Lippelman said.

That wenton for threemonths,duringwhich Lip-pelman hadto use theback doorof herhouse be-cause thefront door

porch was full of debris.Finally, Lippelman

hired an attorney who gavethe contractor a deadlineto complete the work and,when it wasn’t done, firedhim. She’s now hired an-other company to completethe job – but still hasn’tbeen able to get her moneyback from the first man.

Under the city of Cin-

cinnati home remodelingordinance, a contractor isnot allowed to collect morethan 10 percent of themoney upfront. In addi-tion, the companymustgive a written contractcontaining the start andcompletion dates. Havingthe completion date inwriting makes it a lot easi-er to determine when acompany has walked offthe job.

Lippelman says, “Thishas been following me forso manymonths I wouldlike to see some form ofjustice done.” So, I had hercontact Cincinnati Policebecause of the allegedviolations of Cincinnati’shome remodeling ordi-nance.

In the meantime, Icalled the contractor whoclaimed he never walkedoff the job – but admittedhaving problems gettingthe work finished. He sayshe’s willing to repay themoney and has now set upa payment schedule withLippelman to avoid pos-sible criminal prosecution.

Bottom line, even if youdon’t live in the city ofCincinnati, I suggest youfollow these same guide-lines in order to protectyourself.

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

Don’t pay too much upfront contractor money

HowardAinHEY HOWARD!

AllyBeads Jewelry &Gifts closing

AllyBeads Jewelry &Gifts, Ohio’s premier beadshop since 2004, is closingthe store at 16 Main St. inMilford. A liquidation saleis in process and the storewill remain open until allmerchandise and store fix-tures have been sold.

The store’s closingeventincludes a bonus prize con-test that awards points toparticipating customers.An assortment of prizes isavailable to thosewhoaccu-mulate the highest numberof points.

To earn points, custom-ers may donate non-perish-able food items and toiletrysupplies in support of theYWCA Eastern Area FoodPantry, providing assis-tance to families living inClermont County. The YW-CA is serving a growingnumber of families, andthey are in constant need ofdonations including cannedmeats, vegetablesandfruit;and, hygiene items includ-ing toilet tissue, shampooand bar soap.

Customers may also do-nate gently used, closed-toechildren’s shoes, which willbe donated to theChildren’sShoe Collection for Kabin-go, Uganda via ComboniMissionaries. Customerswill beawardedbonusprizepoints for contributions.

“We hope this works outto be a good way for us togive back to the communityas well as to children inneed during our liquidationprocess,” said JoEllen Mil-ler,ownerAllyBeadsJewel-ry & Gifts.

Hours of operationthroughout the sale are 10a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondaythrough Saturday; noon to 4p.m. Sunday.

For more information,visit www.AllyBeads.comor call 831-8300.

Carr promoted atFifth Third Bank

TheFifthThirdBancorpBoard of Directors promot-ed Karen Carr to assistantvice president. Carr was amanager in applications de-velopment. She joined thebank in 2010 and lives inBa-tavia with her two children.

BUSINESSNOTES

The Salvation Army isseeking donations of non-perishable food items tothe food pantries it oper-ates at six areaCommunityCenters. The SalvationArmy offers many formsof emergency assistance to

local families, which in-cludes the provision ofcannedandpackagedfoodsto address the immediateneed of hunger.

Those centers are:Bata-via, 87 N. Market St.

“Our pantry is getting

down to bare shelves,” ex-plained Lt. Dennis Knight,pastor at The SalvationArmy Community Centerin Newport. “We have wit-nessed an increased needfor food distribution in ourlocal community, andwe’re

eager to receive donationsto help us meet this need.”

Canned vegetables,fruits andmeats areamongthe best donations, alongwith packaged mixes suchas macaroni and cheese.

To donate non-perish-able food items, drop themoff at any Salvation ArmyCommunityCenters from9a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

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Howdy folks,As I write this article, a

storm is causing lots ofdamage. When I picked upthe morning paper, it hadsome snow on it, whichmeans we are gettingcloser to winter. Since it isthe 30th of October and issnowing, does that meanwe will have 30 snows?That is what the old timerswould say. I’ll let you knownext spring.

We are working in thecarpenter shop makingbird feeders. If anyoneneeds one, we have them tosell. We have a couplemore craft shows, one thisSaturday at Russellville.The next one is Dec. 1 atMowrystown, for theWhite Oak Valley Grange,at the high school, so markyour calendar. They will beselling lunch along withthe craft show. We are alsomaking another light-house. This one is to go toMiddletown to our uncle.

Last Tuesday for thenoon meal we had fried

taters andturnips, ahamburgerand applepie, alongwith someof RuthAnn’s goodcoffee. Nowthat is goodeating!

LastWednesday evening RuthAnn and I went down toPrice Hill with a groupfrom our church to servefood to needy people. Ourchurch goes there once amonth to do this. Therewere about 100 or morefolks there. This is alwaysa special thing for ourchurch to do and whenthey have some that can’tgo, the lady in charge callsus and that is good.

Now on Nov. 10, theSpring GroveMethodistChurch will be havingtheir lunch and bazaar justa little ways out of Nich-olsville on Bethel-NewRichmond Road. We try to

attend this. Their food isgood and the fellowship isgreat. You will be met witha hello and a welcome anda big smile. When we go, Ialways think about thesong, “The Church in theWildwood,” the littlechurch by the side of theroad. Now this may not bethe right title, but you getthe idea, so go if you can.

Last Thursday morning,Ruth Ann and I left for theOhio State Grange conven-tion at the Ramada InnHotel in Columbus. It tooka little over two hours toget there. I don’t like todrive 70 miles an hour, butwemanaged to stayaround 60 mph The bigtrucks sure keep you onyour toes. The truckers aregood drivers, and don’t tryto cut you off. There was agood attendance of Grang-ers from all over the state.This convention is a spe-cial treat for us. It is ourvacation.

The lady that did theinstallation did it by mem-

ory. and did a super job.This lady belongs to aGrange in Fairfield Coun-ty. Her name is Janie. Wekept busy all the time withdifferent jobs while there.

After the youth lun-cheon on Sunday, we left toget back to attend a sur-prise birthday party for avery special feller, mybrother. Herb, was 90years young on Sunday.His family set up thissurprise party for him.There was a fine group offolks there to help himcelebrate his special day. Itwas good to see all hisfamily. We left Columbusat 12:33 and got back toOwensville at the StonelickTownship Hall about twohours later. The traffic washeavy at times, but wemade it. We celebrated ourMothers 90th birthday in1994 at the Church of theBrethren on Ohio 727, nearStonelick Lake. Momwassurprised that so manyfolks were there. The sameway Herb was Sunday.

The Boars Head BaitShop in Afton held theirchampionship fish off ofcrappie tournaments acouple weeks ago. Thiswas a two-day event. Therewere 17 boats in this event.These were the folks thathad weighed the heaviestfish all summer in thecontest. First place for thetwo days was 10 pounds 13ounces; second place, 10pounds 8 ounces; thirdplace, 10 pounds 5 ounces.There was a special crap-

pie tournament last Sun-day with six boats. Thiswas a benefit for hospice.The donation made was$2,500. The winner had 8pounds 6 ounces. This wasfor seven crappie. Thefishing is still good here atEast Fork.

Start your week bygoing to the house of Wor-ship of your choice andpraise the Good Lord. Godbless all. More later.

George Rooks is a retiredpark ranger.

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The YWCA of GreaterCincinnati has selected the2012 class of YWCA RisingStars.

The YWCA Academy ofCareer Women of Achieve-ment created the RisingStar program in 2002 as away to mentor and supportyounger women, age 25-40,in pursuit of excellence intheircareers.Theacademyconsists of women whohave received the YWCACareer Women of Achieve-ment Award. Nominated

by YWCA academy andboard members, YWCARising Stars receive morethan just the recognitionfrom the award itself, butare then invited to partici-pate in exclusive educa-tional, networking and so-cial events sponsored bythe YWCA. Now in its 11thyear, this honor has beenbestowed on nearly 500women in Greater Cincin-nati. Aligned with its mis-sion to eliminate racismand empower women, the

YWCA continues to devel-op women as the futureleaders of the Greater Cin-cinnati region.

Thisyear,57womenjointhe community of YWCARising Stars. Included are:

» Staci Jenkins, asso-ciate, labor & employment,Thompson Hine LLP, Ame-lia.

» Lisa Vannis, audit sen-ior manager, Deloitte &Touche USA LLP, MiamiTownship.

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INVITATION FOR BIDSOn December 11, 2012 at 2:00 PM localtime, the Clermont Metropolitan HousingAuthority will receive all bids for the projectheretofore described as: Capital FundGrant Program 501.11. A single lump sumbid is requested. Bids are to be submittedto the Clermont Metropolitan Housing Au-thority no later than December 11, 2012 at2:00 PM. Bids may be mailed or deliveredto CMHA, 65 South Market Street, Bata-via, Ohio 45103. Late bids will not be ac-cepted. Bidders are urged to carefully re-view the requirements contained in the biddocuments. A pre-bid conference will beheld on November 28, 2012 at 9:00 A.M.,at 65 South Market Street, Batavia, Ohio.Bid documents will be available as of No-vember 5, 2012. An electronic version ofthe specifications can be obtained byemailing Brian Yacucci at [email protected]. Questions regarding the proj-ect should be directed to Brian Yacucci,Creative Housing Solutions, Inc. at (513)961-4400 ext. 4.

Equal Opportunity HousingEqual Opportunity Employer 4875

LEGAL NOTICEREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Clermont Metropolitan Housing Author-ity will receive proposals for Architecturaland Engineering Services to prepare draw-ings, specifications and to perform inspec-tions for Capital Fund Project 501.12, until4:30 p.m. local time, on November 23,2012

Copies of the Request for Proposal maybe obtained by contacting Tim Holland, Ex-ecutive Director at 732-6010.

The Authority will award the contractbased on evaluation factors as set forth inthe Request for Proposal.

The Clermont Metropolitan Housing Author-ity reserves the right to reject any or all pro-posals.

Equal Opportunity EmployerEqual Housing Opportunity 4871

PUBLIC NOTICETO LOW INCOME RENTERS

The CLERMONT METROPOLITAN HOUS-ING AUTHORITY will be accepting applica-tions for the PUBLIC HOUSING WAITINGLIST, effective November 8, 2012, until fur-ther notice.

The Section Eight Waiting List remainsclosed until further notice.

Applicants may fill out a pre-application online at the Authority’s website www.cler-montmha.org. Applications are no longeraccepted at the Authority’s AdministrativeOffice. Pre-applications must be properlycompleted to be accepted and only if thefamily composition and income is withinHUD guidelines.

If you have any questions, please call theAdministrative Office at 513-732-6010 orfor the hearing impaired call TDD 732-6010.

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LEGAL NOTICEIn accordance withthe provisions ofstate law,there beingdue and unpaidchanges for whichthe undersigned isentitled to satisfy anowners and/or man-ager’s lien of thegoods here-after de-scribed and stored atUncle Bob’s SelfStorage, located at;1105 Old ST. RT. 74,Batavia, OH. 45103,(513) 752-8110, anddue notice havingbeen given to theowner of said proper-ty and all partiesknow to claim an in-terest therein, andthe time specified insuch notice for pay-ment of such havingexpired, the goodswill be sold at publicauction at the abovestated address to thehighest bidder or oth-erwise disposed ofon Wednesday,10/24/12, at 10 A.M.Donald Slone1919 ClermontvilleLaurel RdNew Richmond OH,45157Household Goods,BoxesChristina Henderlight123 W 68th StCincinnati, OH 45216BoxesBrittany Kinner4482 SchoolhouseRdBatavia, OH 45103Household Goods,Furniture, Boxes, Ap-pliances, TV’s orStereo Equip.Richard Scott Keoler4522 Tealtown RdBatavia, OH 45103Household Goods,Furniture, Boxes,ToolsElizabeth Workman340 St Andrews DrCinti, OH 45245Household Goods,Furniture, Boxes,TV’s or Stereo Equip.Andrea Yanez740 Riverwalk Cir.Apt 1ACorunna, MI 48817furnitureChris Thompson898 Stag Horn DrNewtown, OH 45245Furniture, Boxes,ToolsSarah Fisher6851 Shiloh RdGoshen, OH 45122Household Goods,FurnitureVeronica Bayes4549 Wood Glen CrBatavia, OH 45103Household Goods,Furniture, Boxes,TV’s or Stereo Equip.Danielle Dailey704 Stonelick WoodsDr . Batavia, OH45103Household Goods,Furniture, BoxesTeresa Jentzen4004 BeechwoodAveCincinnati, OH 45229Household Goods1001732830

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Gerald BairdGerald Reed Baird, Union

Township, died Oct. 27.Survived by wife Janis Baird;

daughter Lynn (Dan Theiss)Baird; grandchildren Kayla,Nathan Theiss; siblings Dena

Ivey, Deloris Lewis, Raymond(Brenda) Baird.

Services were Oct. 31 at E.C.Nurre Funeral Home. Memorialsto the Hospice of Cincinnati.

Clovis GarrettClovis Odell Garrett, 82,

Williamsburg, died Oct. 29.Survived by wife Edna Garrett;

daughters Brenda Proffitt, IreneDozier, Anna (Mervin) Senters,Linda (Davis) Moell, Gladys(Dave) Powell, Debra Garrett;grandchildren Ken, Tony, GaryProffitt, Donnie Dozier, DaphneJewell, Damaris Watt, Jake,Davey Moell, Terri Ousley, Rob-bie, Amy Simington, David,Jessica Powell; siblings Cletis,Cleo, Daten, Helen Garrett, EdnaRosenbaum, Reba Linde, MelvieKnopf. Preceded in death by

granddaughter Christine Dozier,siblings Fred, Clay, Ray Garrett,Laura Balsem, Delcie Stinson.

Services were Nov. 2 at EvansFuneral Home. Memorials maybe directed to the family.

Marilyn O’BrienMarilyn Ruth O’Brien, 74,

formerly of Mount Carmel, diedOct. 30. She was a secretary.

Survived by husband DanielO’Brien; children Kevin (Penny)O’Brien, Collenn (Fred) Lock-wood, Cathy (Tom) Koetter,Tricia (Brad) Wilkens, Aileen(Dan) Martini; grandchildrenMolly, Mindy, Meggie O’Brien,Katee, Amy, T.J. Koetter, Nate,Luke, Mary, Pete Wilkens, Josh,Ally, Mia, Elisa “LuLu”Martini;honorary grandchildren GraceBenning, Hannah, Marcus Flege;

sister Charlotte Evans; brothers-in-law Jack Evans, Don Rudler.Preceded in death by sister LoisRudler.

Services were Nov. 3 at OurLady of the Sacred Heart. Ar-rangements by Evans FuneralHome. Memorials to: Our Ladyof the Sacred Heart, CommunityImprovement Fund, 177 Sieben-thaler Ave., Reading, OH 45215.

Roger SanchezRoger “Chachie” Sanchez, 35,

New Richmond, died Oct. 19.Survived by children Noah

Sanchez, Jon, Kylie Lewis; moth-er Delma Rivas; stepfather RaulRivas; siblings Eric (Amanda),Rose Sanchez; uncles and auntMike, Vickie, Martin, RogerSanchez; many other aunts,uncles, nieces, nephews and

cousins.Services were Oct. 31 at Green-

mound Cemetery. Arrangementsby E.C. Nurre Funeral Home.

Courtney VickmarkCourtney Kristina Vickmark,

36, Amelia, died Oct. 25. She wasa district manager for ConsumerPrograms Inc. and a professionalphotographer.

She was an Air Force veteran.Survived by children Joshua,

Savannah; fiancé Todd Hamm;parents Chris Vickmark, Carol(Chuck) Pulford; siblings CharlesJr., Chelsea Pulford. Preceded indeath by brother Colin.

Services were Oct. 31 at TrinityLutheran Church, Madison, S.D.Arrangements by E.C. NurreFuneral Home/Weiland FuneralChapel.

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AMELIAArrests/CitationsDan R. Watkins, 34, 2736 Ohio132, assault, Oct. 14.Carly I. Ontko, 21, 1086 Glendale,obstructing official business,Oct. 15.Cody Gibson, 19, 37 WoodedRidge Drive, obstructing officialbusiness, Oct. 18.Adam B. Patchell, 19, 408 ValleyBrook Drive, underage pos-session, underage consumption,Oct. 22.

Incidents/InvestigationsAssaultAt 52 W. Main St., Oct. 14.

BATAVIAArrests/CitationsTracey B. Tedrick, 43, 30 Pi-nebridge, warrant, Oct. 14.

Juvenile, 17, drug possession,paraphernalia, Oct. 14.Michael R. Stiles, 22, 901 CherrySt., warrant, Oct. 19.

Incidents/InvestigationsDrug possessionAt 500 block of West Main St.,Oct. 13Drug possession,paraphernaliaAt 251 E. Main St., Oct. 14.

NEW RICHMONDIncidents/InvestigationsTheftAt 520 Market St., Oct. 1.

PIERCE TOWNSHIPArrests/CitationsClara E. Higbee, 29, 2557 LaurelLindale, theft, Oct. 16.Gabriel Clayton, 28, 301 Circle

Drive, theft, Oct. 17.Sean T. Hall, 18, 1186 Parkside,corrupting another with drugs,Oct. 19.Stephanie Mofford, 42, 2061Ohio 125 #9, theft, Oct. 20.Kathleen G. Carmean, 49, 3083Clover Road, theft, Oct. 20.Crystal Saunier, 28, 27 Lori Lane#6, theft, Oct. 20.

Incidents/InvestigationsBurglaryAt 3596 Hopper Hill, Oct. 21.Corrupting another withdrugsAt 300 block of St. Andrews, Oct.19.Criminal damageAt East Legendary Run, Oct. 20.At 82 Stillmeadow #102, Oct. 22.At 973 Cedar Ridge #5, Oct. 22.Domestic violenceAt Stonehaven Drive, Oct. 15.Pandering sexually-oriented

materialAt 2000 block of WoodlandMeadow, Oct. 15.TheftAt Ohio Pike, Oct. 16.At 3813 Fulton Grove Drive, Oct.16.At Ohio Pike, Oct. 17.At Ohio Pike, Oct. 18.At 1815 Pike 125, Oct. 20.At Ohio Pike, Oct. 20.At Ohio Pike, Oct. 20.At Ohio Pike, Oct. 20.At 3425 Gimli Drive, Oct. 22.Unauthorized useAt 1514 Denny Drive, Oct. 17.

UNION TOWNSHIPArrests/CitationsRobert Cooley, 23, 610 5Th St.,forgery, telecommunicationfraud, Oct. 15.Joshua Cooley, 27, 339 4Th St.,forgery, telecommunication

fraud, complicity to forgery,Oct. 15.James S. Pierce, 28, 2042 6Th St.,forgery, telecommunicationfraud, complicity to forgery,Oct. 15.Amanuel O. Tesfazgi, 26, 2852Olive St., forgery, telecommuni-cation fraud, Oct. 15.Gidget Vogelsang, 41, 482Piccadilly #B, persistant dis-orderly conduct, Oct. 17.Mark A. Vogelsang, 52, 482Piccadilly #B, warrant service,Oct. 17.Justin T. Newsome, 24, 4629Courtwood, warrant service,Oct. 17.Jordan Newberry, 26, 7863Heatherglen, theft, Oct. 17.Ana L. Rameriz, 28, 4003 Bran-dychase, no drivers license,leaving scene, Oct. 18.

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Anthony Schrichten, 19, 507 OldOhio 74 #212, theft, Oct. 19.Jamie Strunk, 27, 14670 Lindsey,driving under influence, Oct. 18.Richard Tieke, 19, 4153 Mt.Carmel Tobasco, driving undersuspension, Oct. 18.Michael York, 21, 3824 BanksRoad, no drivers license , Oct.18.Fantashia W. Whittington, 19,507 Old Ohio 74 #212, theft,Oct. 19.Mark E. Behymer, 48, 848Youngs Lane, domestic vio-lence, Oct. 19.Cynthia Behymer, 47, 848Youngs Lane, domestic vio-lence, Oct. 19.Juvenile, 16, domestic violence,Oct. 18.YvonneWigginton, 40, 515Piccadilly, warrant service, Oct.18.Cassandra Baker, 30, 4394 East-wood, warrant service, Oct. 21.Phillip Dimmick, 38, 4493 East-wood, domestic violence, Oct.17.Bruce P. Cox Jr., 37, 516 Kaldy,domestic violence, Oct. 19.John T. Mccracken, 20, 4590Tealtown, theft, Oct. 17.Lisa M. Moore-Kilgore, 44, 4724Buckskin, warrant service, Oct.19.Robert A. Masur, 32, 2223Greenbush West, theft, ob-strucking official business, Oct.19.Jesse A. Rolan, 24, 507 Old Ohio74 , domestic violence, Oct. 20.Brandy Mcpheeters, 29, 4513 Mt.Carmel Tobasco, driving undersuspension, Oct. 18.Tyler Crawford, 20, 3391 JennyLind, driving under suspension,Oct. 21.Laura Mock, 27, Lka 738 Aug-cliffe, drug abuse, Oct. 19.Michael Bruner, 64, 1 ArborCircle #128, drug abuse, Oct. 19.Kimmie Haehnle, 46, 1285 Ohio28 #906, child endangerment,Oct. 21.Erika Woods, 24, Clubhouse

Drive, driving under suspension,Oct. 21.BrandonWaldron, 26, 3824Happy Hollow, driving underinfluence, open container, Oct.22.Robert A. Tackett Jr., 40, 4446Dogwood, domestic violence,Oct. 22.Seth .D Smith, 31, 10002 Ken-wood, menacing by stalking,Oct. 21.Evan Decker, 24, 4983 Cinna-mon, drug possession, domesticviolence, Oct. 20.Shauntai Wright, 34, Lka 3784Hopper Hill, misuse of creditcard, Oct. 22.Tamara Foster, 40, 3864 FieldLane, warrant service, Oct. 23.Heather Anette Weaver, 20, 4Pineview #7, Batavia, domesticviolence - knowingly causephysical harm at 4 Pine ViewDrive #7, Amelia, Oct. 21.

Incidents/InvestigationsArsonNewspapers, etc. set on fire inplayground area at WillowvilleElementary at SchoolhouseRoad, Oct. 8.Breaking and enteringEntry made into Perry KellyPlumbing at Mt. Carmel To-basco Road, Sept. 30.Movies, etc. taken from storageunit at Uncle Bob's Storage atOld Ohio 74, Oct. 1.Radio, etc. taken from vacanthome at 4799 Tealtown, Oct. 6.BurglaryTV taken; $587 at 1115 Shayler#21, Oct. 2.Entry made into residence at4308 Lexington Green, Oct. 8.Entry made into residence at1186 Forest Run, Oct. 5.Entry made into residence at3881 #2 Old Savannah, Oct. 6.At 4200 Shayler Creek, Oct. 24.At 58 Apple Lane, Oct. 20.Criminal damageGlass door broken at 475 Picca-dilly #B, Oct. 8.Vehicle scratched at 4515 East-wood, Oct. 6.At Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Road,

Oct. 18.At 4471 Eastwood, Oct. 21.Domestic violenceAt Norway Court, Oct. 2.FraudMale stated credit card usedwith no authorization at East-gate Blvd., Oct. 1.At 1049 Valleywood, Oct. 18.At 3463 Ohio 132, Oct. 16.Gross sexual impositionFemale reported this offense at496 Clough, Oct. 2.Misuse of credit cardFemale stated ID used with noauthorization at 4602 Britt-wood, Oct. 2.Male stated credit card usedwith no authorization at 4473Eva Lane, Oct. 2.OverdoseAt 494 Piccadilly, Oct. 23.Passing bad checksAt 4500 block of Denton Lane,Oct. 22.RapeFemale reported this offense at100 block of Newlun Court, Oct.3.TheftBank deposit reported missingfrom Children's Palace;$1,025.93 at Eastgate Blvd., Oct.2.Guitar taken; $1,000 at 4601Eastgate Blvd. #136, Oct. 1.Clothing taken from Dillard's atEastgate Blvd., Oct. 2.Clothing taken from Dillard's;$75 at Eastgate Blvd., Oct. 1.TV taken from HH Gregg; $500at Eastgate Blvd., Oct. 1.TV, etc. taken at 4593 Sum-merside, Oct. 3.Clothing taken from Kohl's;$256 at Eastgate Blvd., Oct. 3.Book bag, etc. taken fromvehicle at 640 Bellaire, Oct. 3.Money taken from vehicle at4152 Cannon Gate, Oct. 9.Merchandise taken from GardenRidge; $50 at Eastgate Blvd.,Oct. 8.Laptop computer taken fromvehicle at Eastgate area, Oct. 8.Money taken at Sweet Fig; $100at Eastgate Blvd., Oct. 8.Food items taken at 3970 Wilma

Court, Oct. 7.Female stated ID used with noauthorization at 4149 Mt.Carmel Tobasco, Oct. 1.Medication and GPS unit takenfrom vehicle at Walmart atEastgate Blvd., Oct. 8.Merchandise taken fromWal-mart's; $227 at Eastgate Blvd.,Oct. 6.Female stated ID used with noauthorization at 6 TidewaterTrace, Oct. 4.Cash and watch taken at 4263Wuebold Lane, Oct. 5.Medication taken from room#4004 at Williams Drive, Oct. 9.Merchandise taken from Kroger;$78 at Old Ohio 74, Oct. 6.1996 Toyota taken at 4975Aicholtz, Oct. 6.At 898 Baccarat, Oct. 17.At 3981Alsace Way #9, Oct. 17.At Ohio Pike, Oct. 18.At 4527 Eastwood, Oct. 18.At Ohio Pike, Oct. 18.At 510 Anchor Drive, Oct. 18.At 3969 Brandychase, Oct. 18.At 1168 Nature Run, Oct. 18.At Eastgate Blvd., Oct. 19.At 1120 Ferris Road, Oct. 20.At Eastgate Blvd., Oct. 20.At 4394 Eastgate, Oct. 19.At Eastgate Blvd., Oct. 20.

At Eastgate Blvd., Oct. 21.At Old Ohio 74, Oct. 19.At 4014 Brandychase #81, Oct.19.At Ohio Pike, Oct. 22.At 3739 Wilma Court, Oct. 22.At Eastgate Blvd., Oct. 22.At 3910 WithamWoods, Oct. 21.At 4076 Dove St., Oct. 22.At Old Ohio 74, Oct. 22.

WILLIAMSBURGArrests/CitationsSamantha R. Davis, 20, 473 S.Broadway, underage possessionof alcohol, Oct. 7.

James Norris, 37, 4182 Ohio 276,warrant, Oct. 14.Juvenile, 16, , persistant dis-orderly conduct, Oct. 16.Nicholas J. Sponsel, 24, 3737Glancy Greenbush Road, war-rant, Oct. 17.Shannon N. Hawk, 28, 1480 FayRoad #13, drug paraphernalia,driving under influence, druginstruments, Oct. 17.

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At 549 W. Main St., Oct. 16.TheftSolar powered lawn lights takenat 896 S. Wynd Trail, Oct. 8.

CLERMONT COUNTYSHERIFF’S OFFICEArrests/CitationsZachary RyanWalls, 20, 107Sulphur Springs Drive, Batavia,possessing drug abuse in-struments at 107 SulphurSprings Drive, Batavia, Oct. 24.Zachary RyanWalls, 20, 107Sulphur Springs Drive, Batavia,possession of drugs - heroin at107 Sulphur Springs Drive,Batavia, Oct. 24.Sara Ann Fletcher, 26, 325 S.Main St., Bethel, assault at 3772Bass Road, Williamsburg, Oct.22.Anthony Alan Shaffer, 24, 4145Half Acre Road, Batavia, break-ing and entering at 4154 HalfAcre Road, Batavia, Oct. 24.Caleb James Wooten, 19, 5213Ohio 132, Batavia, burglary at5185 Ohio 132, Batavia, Oct. 23.Caleb James Wooten, 19, 5213Ohio 132, Batavia, theft at 5185Ohio 132, Batavia, Oct. 23.Caleb James Wooten, 19, 5213Ohio 132, Batavia, burglary at5193 Ohio 132, Batavia, Oct. 23.Caleb James Wooten, 19, 5213Ohio 132, Batavia, safecrackingat 5193 Ohio 132, Batavia, Oct.23.Daniel James Whitaker, 55, 3011Fair Oak, Amelia, notice ofchange of address at 3011 FairOak Road, Amelia, Oct. 24.Michael Wayne Freeman, 40,4145 Half Acre, Batavia, break-ing and entering at 4300 Bata-via Road, Batavia, Oct. 25.Anthony Alan Shaffer, 24, 4145Half Acre Road, Batavia, break-ing and entering at 4300 Bata-via Road, Batavia, Oct. 25.Andrew Ryan Donaldson, 19, 83Park Ave., Loveland, misuse ofcredit card at 5751 BucktownRoad, Williamsburg, Oct. 23.Andrew Ryan Donaldson, 19, 83Park Ave., Loveland, receivingstolen property at 5751 Buck-town Road, Williamsburg, Oct.

23.Quanett Sylain Dameron, 22,5751 Bucktown Road, Williams-burg, theft at 5751 BucktownRoad, Williamsburg, Oct. 23.Cory W. Kirby, 20, 114 ForestMeadow Drive, Batavia, misuseof credit card at 234 ApplesWay, Batavia, Oct. 22.Cory W. Kirby, 20, 114 ForestMeadow Drive, Batavia, theftat 234 Apples Way, Batavia,Oct. 22.Michael Wayne Freeman, 40,4145 Half Acre, Batavia, break-ing and entering at 4300 Bata-via Road, Batavia, Oct. 25.Anthony Alan Shaffer, 24, 4145Half Acre Road, Batavia, break-ing and entering at 4300 Bata-via Road, Batavia, Oct. 25.Michael Wayne Freeman, 40,4145 Half Acre, Batavia, break-ing and entering at 4300 Bata-via Road, Batavia, Oct. 24.Anthony Alan Shaffer, 24, 4145Half Acre Road, Batavia, break-ing and entering at 4300 Bata-via Road, Batavia, Oct. 24.Bobby Nmn Powers, 39, 2228Wilshire Circle, Goshen, bur-glary at 4517 Ireton Road,Williamsburg, Oct. 22.Joshua Ryan Litteral, 31, 1356 US52, New Richmond, theft -without consent at 1848 US 52,Moscow, Oct. 22.Christopher Joyce, 33, 268Incline, New Richmond, break-ing and entering at 2755 Ohio132 Lot 240, New Richmond,Oct. 27.Christopher Joyce, 33, 268Incline, New Richmond, vandal-ism at 2755 Ohio 132 Lot 240,New Richmond, Oct. 27.Christopher Joyce, 33, 268Incline, New Richmond, break-ing and entering at 2755 Ohio132, New Richmond, Oct. 27.Christopher Joyce, 33, 268Incline, New Richmond, break-ing and entering at 2755 Ohio132, New Richmond, Oct. 27.Christopher Joyce, 33, 268Incline, New Richmond, theft at2755 Ohio 132, New Richmond,Oct. 27.Christopher Joyce, 33, 268Incline, New Richmond, vandal-ism at 2755 Ohio 132, NewRichmond, Oct. 27.Christopher Joyce, 33, 268

Incline, New Richmond, vandal-ism at 2755 Ohio 132, NewRichmond, Oct. 27.Christopher Joyce, 33, 268Incline, New Richmond, break-ing and entering at 2755 Ohio132, New Richmond, Oct. 27.Christopher Joyce, 33, 268Incline, New Richmond, vandal-ism at 2755 Ohio 132, NewRichmond, Oct. 27.Christopher Joyce, 33, 2755 Ohio132, New Richmond, breakingand entering at 2755 Ohio 132,New Richmond, Oct. 27.Christopher Joyce, 33, 2755 Ohio132, New Richmond, theft at2755 Ohio 132, New Richmond,Oct. 27.Christopher Joyce, 33, 2755 Ohio132, New Richmond, vandalismat 2755 Ohio 132, New Rich-mond, Oct. 27.Jonathon Shane Miller, 27, 56Shady Lane, Amelia, permittingdrug abuse at 56 Shady Lane,Amelia, Oct. 22.Robert J. Shannon, 50, 1739ALindale-Nicholsville, NewRichmond, aggravated menac-ing at 1739 Lindale-NicholsvilleRoad, Amelia, Oct. 22.Michael John Begley, 31, 74Wolfer Road, Amelia, assault -knowingly harm victim at 61Wolfer Drive, Amelia, Oct. 22.Anthony Alan Shaffer, 24, 4145Half Acre, Batavia, breakingand entering at 4300 BataviaRoad, Batavia, Oct. 23.Anthony Alan Shaffer, 24, 4145

Half Acre, Batavia, possessingcriminal tools at 4300 BataviaRoad, Batavia, Oct. 23.Michael Wayne Freeman, 40,8768 Cadaman, Sardinia, break-ing and entering at 4300 Bata-via Road, Batavia, Oct. 23.Michael Wayne Freeman, 40,8768 Cadaman, Sardinia, pos-sessing criminal tools at 4300Batavia Road, Batavia, Oct. 23.Donna Jean Fultz, 37, 3799 b US50, Marathon, criminal trespass- land premises of another at3793 US 50, Williamsburg, Oct.23.Donna Jean Fultz, 37, 3799 b US50, Marathon, theft - withoutconsent at 3793 US 50, Wil-liamsburg, Oct. 23.Juvenile, 15, 310 Lucy Run Road,Amelia, disorderly conduct -fighting or threatening at 36Lucy Run Road, Amelia, Oct. 27.Juvenile, 15, 3734 MaplebrookeLane, Amelia, disorderly con-duct - fighting or threateningat 36 Lucy Run Road, Amelia,Oct. 27.Juvenile, 12, 1441 BreckenridgeDrive, Amelia, criminal damag-ing/endangering at 1439 Breck-enridge Drive, Amelia, Oct. 26.Juvenile, 11, 50 S. Deercreek,Amelia, criminal damaging/endangering at 1439 Brecken-ridge Drive, Amelia, Oct. 26.Juvenile, 11, 1435 Buxton Mead-ows Drive, Amelia, criminaldamaging/endangering at 1439Breckenridge Drive, Amelia,

Oct. 26.Jeremy A. Sprague, 25, 201N.8th St., Williamsburg, opencontainer liquor at W. Main/N.High, Williamsburg, Oct. 23.Justin Bowers, 19, 1740 StevensRoad, New Richmond, offensesinvolving underage persons -underage consume beer intoxi-cating liquor at US 52 at Old US52, New Richmond, Oct. 23.Robert Nathan McFerron, 19, 100University Lane, Apt. 305,Batavia, domestic violence at100 University Lane, Batavia,Oct. 25.Robert Eugene McFerron, 40,100 University Lane, Apt 305,Batavia, domestic violence at100 University Lane, Batavia,Oct. 25.Juvenile, 15, 3663 Bristol LakeDrive, Amelia, disorderly con-duct - fighting or threateningat 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia,Oct. 26.Juvenile, 14, 44 Wolfer Drive,Amelia, disorderly conduct -fighting or threatening at 1351Clough Pike, Batavia, Oct. 26.John Francis Sullivan, 26, 3357Ohio 132, Apt. 4, Amelia, as-sault at 4700 Filager Road,Batavia, Oct. 26.Thomas Farris, 33, 14 Montgo-mery Way, Amelia, domesticviolence at 14 MontgomeryWay, Amelia, Oct. 26.Heather Anette Weaver, 20, 4Pineview #7, Batavia, domesticviolence - knowingly causephysical harm at 4 Pine ViewDrive #7, Amelia, Oct. 21.Juvenile, 17, 2308 Rolling AcresDrive, Amelia, burglary at 2306Rolling Acres Drive, Amelia,Oct. 10.Brandon Christian Cyrus, 25,2355-1 Laurel-Nicholsville Road,New Richmond, breaking andentering at 2232 Ohio 222, NewRichmond, Oct. 10.Brandon Christian Cyrus, 25,2355-1 Laurel-Nicholsville Road,New Richmond, breaking andentering at 3030 Ohio 222,Bethel, Oct. 10.Eric Micheal Johnson, 30, 5572Ohio 133, Williamsburg, ab-duction at 5572 Ohio 133,Williamsburg, Oct. 10.Eric Micheal Johnson, 30, 5572Ohio 133, Williamsburg, feloni-

ous assault - victim seriouslyharmed at 5572 Ohio 133,Williamsburg, Oct. 10.Eric Micheal Johnson, 30, 5572Ohio 133, Williamsburg, kid-napping - terrorize or seriouslyharm at 5572 Ohio 133, Wil-liamsburg, Oct. 10.Juvenile, 14, public indecency -exposure at 2792 U.S. 50,Batavia, Oct. 10.Juvenile, 17, receiving stolenproperty at 1351 Clough Pike,Batavia, Oct. 9.Juvenile, 14, disorderly conductat 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia,Oct. 9.Juvenile, 15, assault at 1351Clough Pike, Batavia, Oct. 9.Thomas Sherman Howard, 32,Unknown, Amelia, burglary at2290 Ohio 222, New Richmond,Oct. 8.Matthew Jeffery Hahn, 25,homeless, Batavia, disorderlyconduct - intoxicated annoy oralarm at 2403 Old Ohio 32,Batavia, Oct. 8.Devin Scott Reid, 22, 5806Konga Dr, Cleves, fugitive fromjustice at 4430 Ohio 222, Bata-via, Oct. 8.Craig Paul Holt, 32, 708 Front St,New Richmond, breaking andentering at 1879 Ohio 232, NewRichmond, Oct. 11.Jeffrey Steven Morris, 43, 708Front Street, New Richmond,breaking and entering at 1879Ohio 232, New Richmond, Oct.11.Christina Lindsey, 28, 3926 BanksRoad, Cincinnati, theft at 1260Ohio 125, Amelia, Oct. 11.Robert Joseph Rogers, 28, 1870Carnes Road, New Richmond,domestic violence at 1870Carnes Road, New Richmond,Oct. 11.Juvenile, 17, 1860 U.S. 52, Mos-cow, falsification - public offi-cial, mislead at 4470 Ohio 222,Batavia, Oct. 12.Melissa Marie Halcomb, 29, 3976Ohio 133, Williamsburg, theftat 3982 Ohio 133, Williamsburg,Oct. 12.Kasey George, 24, 2175 OhioPike, Amelia, possession ofdrugs - marijuana at Main St atHopkins Avenue, Amelia, Oct.12.

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