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Committee helps with recoveryFRANKLIN TWP. — The Ohio

Valley Long-Term RecoveryCommittee soon will be lookingfor volunteers to help build ahouse for a Franklin Townshipresident whose home was de-stroyed in the tornado that hitlastMarch.

The committee, which cov-ers Hamilton, Clermont,Brown, Scioto, Adams, Pike andHighland counties, originallyformed in1997 to assist with re-covery efforts when the OhioRiver flooded.

It is made up of representa-tives from faith-based, non-profit, government, businessand other organizations, said

Beth Nevel, committee vicechair and director of the BrownCounty Emergency Manage-ment Agency. She is aWashing-ton Township trustee.

The purpose is tomeet needsleft unmet in the aftermath ofdisasters including floods,windstorms and tornadoes, said JimDinkel, committee chair andpastor of All Saints LutheranChurch in Eastgate.

“In this area of the country,it’s not if we’re going to have adisaster,” he said. “It’s when.”

While insurance and govern-ment funding help people withrepairs, the financial assistanceoften reaches its limits, leavingpeople with unfinished repairs,he said.

“We then try to make up the

difference,” hesaid.

Individualsand familiescome to the com-mittee with theirneeds, and mem-bers act as facili-tators, seekingpartnershipswith individuals and businesseswilling to offer materials, likeshingles and siding, and ser-vices including construction,heatingandairconditioningandplumbing, Nevel said.

Cases are assigned numbersto keep individuals’ names con-fidential, she said.Needsareas-sessed by a committeememberwith case work managementtraining, “to ensure there is no

duplication ofbenefits,” shesaid.

Since the tor-nado that sweptthroughMoscow,Franklin, Tateand Washingtontownships, thecommittee has

helped replace multiple mobilehomes, she said. Members alsohave facilitated roof and sidingrepairs and provided appli-ances such as ovens, refrigera-tors,washersanddriers,Dinkelsaid.

The Franklin Townshipbuilding project is expected tobegin in the next three to fourweeks, he said.

“It has been a long time com-

ing,” Nevel said.Businesses and organiza-

tions already have been select-ed for foundation work, fram-ing,plumbingandelectricity,hesaid. Volunteers will be neededfor drywall and laminate floorinstallation and painting, hesaid.

He hopes to have the housecomplete intwomonths,hesaid.The committee has no plans tobuildmore houses after the onein Franklin Township, he said.

About five to seven of theoriginal55casesfromthetorna-do remain open because peoplestill are in the process of re-building, Nevel said.

Contact Dinkel at (513) 528-0412 or at [email protected] formore information.

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BETHEL — Village council membersapproved new rental rates to be paid bythe water and electric departments foruse of village facilities.

The utilities are operated by the vil-lagebutrentsmustbepaid to thegeneralfundoutof thewaterandelectricdepart-ment revenues.

CouncilmembersFeb.14approvedanordinance requiring the electric depart-ment to pay $8,688 per month for use ofthe South Union Street Light Plant.

The ordinance requires the water de-partment topay$3,258amonthforuseofthe South Union Street Water Depart-ment office.

Theordinancewaspassedasanemer-gency and took affect March 1.

Administrator Travis Dotson said theprevious rents were $8,000 for electricand $3,000 for water.

He said the rents had not been adjust-ed since 2008 and needed to be raised.

“In the past, we routinely increasedthe rates on an annual basis,” said FiscalOfficer Bill Gilpin.

During a finance committeemeeting,council member Lucy Shepherd askedhow officials came up with the rentalamounts.

Dotson said a consultant was hired todo a study to come up with the amounts.

Gilpin said the study based theamounts on increases in the consumerprice index.

Bethelraises rentsfor utilitiesBy John [email protected]

BUSINESSES HONOREDRick Canter receives an award for 50 Years or More Family-Owned Business in Bethel for Canter Insurance Agency. From left areBethel Floral Boutique owner Teresa Baudindistel, business association vice president Gloria Canter, Rick Canter, Mayor Alan Ausmanand Marcie Longenecker of the state treasurer's office. For more from the event, see page A4. ROXANNA SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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CLERMONT COUNTY —Despite the tissue boxeson every table, red, whiteand blue balloons indicat-ed the cause for a recentcelebration at the WholeInMyHeartmilitary sup-port group’s monthlymeeting.

The people, dressed inred, white and blue,shared one purpose - tocelebrate their fifth anni-versary as a group.

County CommissionerBob Proud founded thegroup in early 2008 afterhearing a Navy seaman’stelevised “shout-out” tomembers of the AmeliaChurch of Christ.

“It hit me that … wewere doing so much forour troops, butweweren’tdoing anything for theirfamilies,” Proud said.

For some, the group isa necessity.

“It’s the best thing thatever happened to me,”said Mary Kaye Neuhausof Amelia.

Neuhaus, whose son,Donald Lawrence, is anArmyNationalGuardser-geant, first attended ameeting in February 2010and has been at every onesince.

She is less stressedsince joining the group,she said, and her relation-ship with her son, whichhad grown distant andstrained, has improved.

“We are so close now,”she said.

Having a group of peo-ple who understand hersituation helps her dealwith stressors like notknowing Lawrence’swhereabouts.

“Yourframeofmind is:My son is going to beOK,”she said.

Like her mother,Megan Neuhaus said herrelationship with Law-rence has improved sincejoining the group.

“I feel like we’ve got-ten a lot closer,” she said.

Although she initiallydid not want to go to themeetings,membersmadeher feel welcome, and shedecided to return. Since

2010, she has developedfriendships with othergroup members, some ofwhom are her mother’sage or older.

“Outside the group, Idon’t have a lot of peoplewho can relate tome,” shesaid.

WhenMarineCpl.Dan-iel Gibbs was deployed toAfghanistan, his father,Ron Gibbs, said he bene-fited from the experienceand knowledge othergroup members shared.

Gibbs also served as aMarine, but because heservedduringpeace time,from 1976 to 1979, he didnot know much about thedeployment process. Oth-er group members of-fered information thathelped him prepare, hesaid.

Gibbs has been able tohelp people, too. He triestohelpothermembersun-

derstand that it is not un-usual for military menand women not to callhome, he said.

“They’ve got jobs to dothere,” he said. “They’rebusy. They’re growing upand becoming their ownpeople.”

The group is not justfor familymembersofde-ployed military person-nel. Somegroupmembershave family memberswho are deployed or whohave been deployed,while others never havebeen. Some currently areenlisted, while othershave completed their ser-vice.

The group is open to allindividuals with a lovedone in themilitary, orwhosimply want to supportthe troops, Proud said.

In addition sharing sto-ries, meetings usuallyfeature speakers who fo-cus on topics like post-traumatic stress and trau-matic brain injury. Thespeaker inMarchdiscuss-ed legalmatters thatmustbe addressed before de-ployment, Proud said.

“Wewant to make sureeverything that we do isrelevant,” he said.

Whole In My Heartmeets at 7 p.m. the firstThursday of every monthin the lower level of theUnion Township CivicCenter, 4350 AicholtzRoad.

For more informationabout the group, contactProud at 518-2230.

Support group celebrates five yearsBy Roxanna [email protected]

Members recently gathered at the Union Township Civic Center to celebrate the fifthanniversary of the Whole In My Heart military support group. In back from left are ColeyLucas, Ron Gibbs, Katlynn Wells, Caitlyn Robinson, Emily Mather, Michael Mather, BrianFinch, Mike Hagan, Bob Proud, Rebecca Proud and Matt Disher. Third row: Sue Miller, DeeArcher, Mandy Lucas, Stephanie Trammel, Dory Perkins, Mary Kaye Neuhaus, CindyAbbott, Roger Winemiller and Steve Braden. Second row: Elizabeth Arnold, Joy Kiser, SueMatson, Becky Powers, Mary Hartman and Tracy Braden. Front row: Chris Robinson, NateTrammel, Meghan Neuhaus and Steve Matson. ROXANNA SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

CLERMONT COUNTY—Commissioners Feb. 20approved a $25,000 con-tract with Terran Corpo-ration of Beavercreek,Ohio, fordevelopment ofa data management sys-tem for the CECOS In-ternational Aber Roadfacility.

From 1983 to 1990,CECOS disposed of haz-ardous waste at its Jack-son Township landfillsite.

The data manage-ment system is one ofthree measures beingtaken to ensure hazard-ous waste is not leakinginto drinking source wa-ter, said Hannah Gonza-lez, project manager forthe Clermont County Of-fice of EnvironmentalQuality.

Other measures in-clude a post-closureplan, whichmost recent-ly was amended in 2012and an agreement be-tween CECOS and thecounty.

The agreement,which was approved bycommissioners Aug. 1,requires CECOS to in-

stall groundwater moni-toring wells and evalu-ate data fromgroundwa-ter sampling.

“Terran’s going to de-velop a database thatwill allow us to input allthe data provided by theCECOS facility so thatwe can review it in-house instead of sendingit off to consultants,”Gonzalez said.

The database will in-clude data from streamsampling and from CE-COS reports sent to theOhio and U.S. Environ-mental Protection Agen-cies, Gonzaelz said. Theinformationwill help en-sure that nothing is leak-ing from the facility, shesaid.

Although it is diffi-cult to estimate the num-ber of hours it will re-quire to manage it, shesaid she expects it willsave about $16,000 annu-ally.

“Certainly,wewant tobe prudent and followthe trail of information,but we want to do so inthe most cost effectiveway for the citizens ofClermont County,” saidCommissioner Ed Hum-phrey.

New data systemto monitor CECOSBy Roxanna [email protected]

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Corned beef dinnerAmerican Legion Post

550 members will host acorned beef and cabbagedinner from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. Saturday, March 16,at the post in New Rich-mond, 211 Caroline St.Othermenu items includepotatoes, drinks andhomemade desserts. Costis $8 for adults and $4 forchildren age10 and under.Proceeds benefit theyouth programs at the le-gion.

Crop lossesThe Farm Service

Agency (FSA) will con-tinue to accept SURE ap-plications for 2011 croplosses throughJune7.TheSURE Program providespayments to producerswhen crop revenues areless than the crop guaran-tee. The SURE Programpayment is equal to 60percent of the differencebetween the crop guaran-tee and revenue.

To determine the guar-antee and revenue for theSURE Program, all cropson all farms for a pro-ducer are included in thecalculation. Payments un-der the SURE Programare limited to $100,000.

To be eligible for the2011 SURE Program, pro-ducersmust have crop in-surance on all insurablecrops. For crops that arenotcoveredbycrop insur-ance such as pumpkinsand cucumbers, pro-ducers must have pur-chased Non Insured CropDisaster Assistance Pro-gram (NAP) coveragefrom FSA. The Crop In-surance and NAP pur-chase requirement iswaived for crops that are

not economically signifi-cant to the farming opera-tion. To be eligible, theproducer must have atleast one crop with a 10percent production loss.

For more informationon SURE program eligi-bility requirements con-tact the Clermont CountyFSA office at 732-2181 orvisithttp://1.usa.gov/Y9QBoo.

IndictedThe Clermont County

Grand Jury March 6 re-turned an indictment forfelony theft against Gin-ger Hensley, age 37, of2700 Airport Road in Be-thel.

Miami Township Po-lice arrested Hensley andcharged her with theft re-lated to a case reportedFeb. 13, said Det. TerryEshman,Miami TownshipPolice Department, in apress release.

The victim told policethat over a period of sev-eral months about $7,050in jewelrywas taken fromher residence, Eshmansaid.

During the course ofthe investigation the Mi-ami Township Police De-partment identified a sus-pect who works for Madein USA Cleaning. Detec-tives interviewed the sus-pect and she confessed tothe theft. The suspect alsotold officers she sold thestolen jewelry to EastSide Gold & Coin in Be-thel. Police confirmedthat information throughreceipts from the busi-ness, Eshman said.

The case was present-ed to theClermontCountyGrand Jury March 6 foractionon this offense.Thesuspect is incarcerated at

the Clermont County Jailon other unrelated rob-bery charges, Eshmansaid.

Monroe GrangeMonroe Grange will

meet at 7 p.m. Friday,March 15, in the grangehall, 2644 Ohio 222 inNicholsville, south ofOhio Pike. Members willmake more plans for theupcoming Grassy RunRendezvous the end ofApril.

Grange members alsowill host a plant sale from9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,March 4.

Call 734-6980 for moreinformation.

Open houseClermont Workforce

One and Dress for Suc-cess Cincinnati will hostan open house for theMo-bile Career Transforma-tion Center 9:30 a.m. to 3p.m.Tuesday,March19, atWorkforce One of Cler-montCounty,756OldOhio74, Suite A, in UnionTownship.

The mobile center is aplace where women canget help finding work andinterview appropriateclothing along with inter-view tips and strategiesthat will help them enteror re-enter theworkforce.

For more information,call Sarah

PERI meetingThe Clermont P.E.R.I.

will meet at 11:30 a.m.Wednesday, March 20, atthe Batavia TownshipCommunity Center, 1535CloughPike.Therewill beno lunch provided. Bringa sandwich. Desserts anddrinks will be provided.The newly installed offi-

cers will preside. This isfor all Public EmployeesRetirement members ofOhio. New retirees arewelcome. For more infor-mation, call the secretaryat 752-2053.

Road workCulvert replacement

will require closing Ohio774 about 600 feet west ofAntiochRoad south ofBe-thel.

The roadwill be closedfrom 7:30 a.m. Tuesday,March19, to 3 p.m. Thurs-day, March 21.

The detour for east-bound Ohio 774 traffic isOhio133 south to Ohio 756east to Ohio 505 north toOhio Pike west. West-bound traffic will use thesame detour in reverse.The detour is an addition-al 5.06miles or about nineminutes.

Arrow boards and/orsignswill be inplacepriorto the work zone to alertmotoristsof theupcomingroad closure and detour.

To help ensure thesafety of the constructionworkers as well as thetraveling public, motor-ists should remain alert,reduce their speed andwatch for stopped trafficwhile passing through thework zone.

ScholarshipCollegeboundstudents

looking for a scholarshipopportunity, who are re-lated toanactivedutyser-vicemember or related toa U.S. Veteran, are en-couraged to apply for theRemembering USMCSSGT Tony “Wojo” Schol-arship Opportunity athttp://bit.ly/15zPKjV.Deadline is April 30.

Wojowas a 2002 gradu-ate of Glen Este HighSchool (Live Oaks). Hejoined the Marine Corpbefore graduation andwas on his third re-enlist-ment as an EOD (Explo-sive Ordinance Disposal)technician when he waskilled in action April 30,2009, in Al Anbar Prov-ince, Iraq. This was on hissecond deployment andhe was 25 years old.

Farm BureauThe deadline to submit

an application for one ofthe five $1,000 scholar-ships offered by the Cler-mont County Farm Bu-reau is 4 p.m. Thursday,March 28.

Applications may beobtained from the highschool guidance counsel-ors,vocationalagricultur-al instructorsorClermont

County Farm Bureau.They also are available onFacebook and the OhioFarm Bureau website,www.ofbf.org, then clickon county pages, thenclick on Clermont Countyon the map.

The parents must be amember of ClermontCounty Farm Bureau anda 2013 Clermont Countyhigh school graduate whowill be attending an insti-tution of higher educationandmustmajor inanagri-cultural field.

Consideration will begiven for extracurricularactivities and community.

For more informationor if you have any ques-tions, contact the Cler-mont County Farm Bu-reau at 937-378-2212 or888-378-2212. Officehours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Monday through Thurs-day.

VVA tomeetThe Vietnam Veterans

of America, ClermontCounty Chapter 649, willmeet at 7:30 p.m. Thurs-day, March 14, at theUnion Township CivicCenter, 4350 AicholtzRoad. Special guestspeaker will be ClermontCounty Sheriff A.J. “Tim”Rodenberg.

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BETHEL — Bethel Busi-ness Association membersMarch 4 honored seven com-munity leaders at their firstannual awards luncheon.

The association formed in2012 as a support system forarea businesses, said JudiAdams, association presi-dent.Theawards luncheon isa celebration of the group’sfirst year and is an opportu-nity to honor business lead-ers for their contributions.

“We wanted to start giv-ing recognition to some lead-ers in our community,” shesaid.

Awards were presentedfor three categories - 50Years or More Family-Owned Business in Bethel,the Above and BeyondAward and theUnsungHeroAward.

StoreownerTimSmithre-ceived an award for the BenFranklin store, which hasbeen family-owned since hisgrandparents Gordon andThelma Smith began operat-ing it 69 years ago.

“It’s one of the few placesyou can still walk in, see thecandy counter, full of candy,and say, ‘I want a quarter-poundofgumdrops,’”Adamssaid.

Rick Canter was selectedas an award recipient forCanter Insurance Agency,which his father, RussellCanter, Sr., founded in 1955.Rick’s brother, Russell Can-ter, Jr., worked for their fa-ther as well. He operatesCanter Realty, which hasbeen in business since1975.

“Russ and Rick havemade theirgoal the sameoneas their father’s - to developlong-term relationships withtheir customers and serve

the Bethel community thatthey love,” Adams said.

Sue Church, received anaward for Wichard Oil,which she co-owns with herbrother Mark Wichard.TheirgrandfatherEdwinWi-chardopenedtheservicesta-tion in1932.

“Together, they have seengenerations of customerswalk through the same dooras their grandparents andparents,” Adams said.

CommunitySavingsBankPresident and CEO John Es-sen and Director CharlesFrost received anAbove andBeyond Award. Employeesof the bank, which is the old-estfinancial institutioninthevillage,haveofferedsupportfor events and organizationsincluding the Bethel DownHome Christmas, communi-ty concert events, theBethelHistorical Society and theBethel Lions Club.

“We want to congratulateCommunity Savings Bankfor going above and beyondin their show of support forthe Bethel community,” Ad-ams said.

Bill and Patti Skvarla,owners of Harmony HillVineyards, also received anAbove and Beyond Award.The Skvarlas, who foundedHarmony Hill Farm in 1990went above and beyond byforming the Asian Long-hornedBeetleCitizensCoop-erative, Adams said.

“The preservation of ourresources is truly recogniz-

able in every inch of theirfarmlandandtheirvineyard,demonstrated in their workand passion of their volun-teer work,” she said.

Mike Roberson of Robo-RigsreceivedanUnsungHe-ro Award for creating andmaintainingawebsitefortheBethel Art & Music Fest(BAMFest) Committee.

“Not only didMike createthewebsite, hewasconstant-ly updating the information,adding new applications,making it easy to access andnavigate,” she said.

Roberson is secretary ofthe business association, shesaid.

Bethel Police Chief MarkPlanck was honored with anUnsung Hero Award for his31 years as a volunteer fire-fighter, more than 19 yearswith the police department,his support of communityevents including BAM Festand the Bethel 10K/5K.

“Avolunteer inaction, notjust intent, he never asks forrecognition,” Adams said.

Guest speaker TonyAretz, president of the Col-lege of Mount St. Joseph,sharedhisperspectiveonthe“science of leadership” withthe audience of about 75county and village leaders.

“Ethical leadership is notabout who you know,” hesaid.“It’saboutwhatyoudo.”

He said educational busi-ness and education leadersare successful when theyreinforce rules and developcharacter in students andemployees respectively.

Businessassociation

honors leaders

About 75 representatives from area businesses and government agencies attended the first annual Bethel Business Association awards luncheon March 4. ROXANNA SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY

PRESS

Tim Smith receivesan award for 50Years or MoreFamily-Owned

Business in Bethel.From left are Bethel

Floral Boutiqueowner TeresaBaudendistel,

business associationvice president Gloria

Canter, Smith andMayor Alan

Ausman. ROXANNA

SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY

PRESS

Sue Church receives a 50 Years or More Family-Owned Business in Bethelaward for Wichard Oil. From left are Bethel Floral Boutique owner TeresaBaudendistel, business association vice president Gloria Canter, Church,Marcie Longenecker of the state treasurer's office and Mayor Alan Ausman.ROXANNA SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Community Savings Bank Presidentand CEO John Essen and DirectorCharles Frost receive an Above andBeyond Award. From left are VillageHardware president Lou AnnOberschlake, Essen, Frost and BethelFloral Boutique owner TeresaBaudendistel. ROXANNA SWIFT/THE

COMMUNITY PRESS

Bill and Patti Skvarla receive anAbove and Beyond Award from theBethel Business Association. Fromleft are Bill Skvarla, Bethel FloralBoutique owner TeresaBaudendistel, Patti Skvarla andassociation vice president GloriaCanter. ROXANNA SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY

PRESS

Mike Roberson receives an UnsungHero Award. From left are BethelFloral Boutique owner TeresaBaudendistel, Roberson,association vice president GloriaCanter and Mayor Alan Ausman.ROXANNA SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Bethel Police Chief Mark Planckreceives an Unsung Hero Award.From left are Planck, associationvice president Gloria Canter, MayorAlan Ausman and MarcieLongenecker of the statetreasurer's office. ROXANNA SWIFT/THE

COMMUNITY PRESS

By Roxanna [email protected]

BUSINESS AWARDSWatch a video of theBethel Business

Association’s first awardsluncheon athttp://cin.ci/WPVXSY.

Adams Aretz

Rick Canter receives an award for 50 Years or More Family-Owned Business inBethel for Canter Insurance Agency. From left, Bethel Floral Boutique ownerTeresa Baudindistel, business association vice president Gloria Canter, RickCanter, Mayor Alan Ausman and Marcie Longenecker of the state treasurer'soffice. ROXANNA SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY PRES

MARCH 14, 2013 • BETHEL JOURNAL • A5NEWS

Students enter honor societyGrant Career Center induct-

ed 29 new members into theElizabethAbbott Chapter of theNational Technical Honor Soci-etyMarch 1. Membership is de-pendent upon outstanding char-acteristics in many areas of astudent’s life. In addition toscholarship, the students areratedonleadership,service,cit-izenship, skill, honesty and re-sponsibility. Students are ex-pected toachieve inall areasbe-fore membership is extendedby the society.

PrincipalKenKappelopenedthe ceremony with an explana-tion of the history and purposeof the society. Current mem-bers explained to the studentbody the attributes that com-prise the honor society qualifi-cations.

Current members includeseniorsTravisBee,EngineeringDesign;Heather Tatman, AlliedHealth Science; and PhillipWhite, Automotive ServiceTechnology.

Steve Olivieri, adviser, thenbegan the tapping ceremony.

The following students wereselected for membership in theElizabethAbbott Chapter of theNational Technical Honor Soci-ety for 2013: Morgan Calhoun,senior Allied Health Science,Bethel-Tate; Mikayla Cooper,senior Allied Health Science,Bethel-Tate; Shawn Davin, sen-iorEngineeringDesign,Bethel-Tate; Coralena Emmons, seniorHorticulture, Williamsburg;Brittany Hahn, senior TeacherAcademy, Felicity-Franklin;CraigHoagland, seniorTeacherAcademy, New Richmond; Sa-rah Holman, junior AlliedHealth Science, Williamsburg;Shane Jeffers, senior Carpen-try, Williamsburg; Erica Jones,senior Teacher Academy, Be-thel-Tate; Allyson Klump, sen-ior Allied Health Science, NewRichmond; Jeremy Lewis, sen-ior Carpentry, New Richmond;Alex Lilly, senior Business andFinance, Bethel-Tate; JessicaMarsh, junior Automotive Ser-vice Technology, Williamsburg;TaylorMcKinnon,seniorTeach-er Academy, Bethel-Tate; Ciara

Mills, senior Medical Informa-tion Tech, New Richmond; Kel-sey Mitchell, senior AlliedHealth Science, Felicity-Frank-lin; Alexandra Nissel, junior

Cosmetology, Bethel-Tate; Ash-ley Noe, senior Allied HealthScience, Bethel-Tate; DaniellePeters, seniorAlliedHealthSci-ence,Felicity-Franklin;Bradlee

Prather, senior Allied HealthScience,Felicity-Franklin;KylePuckett, senior Auto Collision,Bethel-Tate;AngeloQuiles, sen-ior Carpentry, Felicity-Frank-lin; Clare Schaljo, senior AlliedHealth Technology, Bethel-Tate; Jodi Seale, junior AlliedHealth Science, Felicity-Frank-lin; Shawnta Sweet, seniorMed-ical Information Tech, Bethel-Tate; Spencer Taylor, senior Cu-linary Careers, Bethel-Tate; Co-ty Thompson, junior Automo-tive Service Technology, NewRichmond;Michael Vornhagen,senior Automotive ServiceTechnology, Williamsburg; andMarissa Walls, junior AlliedHealth Science,Williamsburg.

Followingtheceremony,pre-sidingmembers hosted a recep-tion for the new inductees, theirparents and guests. The facultyand staff of Grant Career Cen-ter expressed their pleasurewith the outstanding accom-plishments of the students andtheir firm belief in the societymotto, “Success Favors thePre-paredMind.”

Newly inducted members of the Elizabeth Abbott Chapter of theNational Technical Honor Society at Grant Career Center are, in front,from left: Allyson Klump, Spencer Taylor, Mikayla Cooper, MarissaWalls, Sarah Holman, Kelsey Mitchell, Shawnta Sweet, Angelo Quiles.Second row: Shane Jeffers, Ciara Mills, Clare Schaljo, Danielle Peters,Ashley Noe, Cora Emmons, Morgan Calhoun, Alex Nissel. Third row:Shawn Davin, Alex Lilly, Craig Hoagland, Bradlee Prather, JeremyLewis, Jodi Seale. Back row: Kyle Puckett, Michael Vornhagen, CotyThompson, Erica Jones, Taylor McKinnon, Brittany Hahn, and JessicaMarsh. THANKS TO PAMMCKINNEY

FELICITY FFA COMPETE IN CONTEST

The Felicity-Franklin FFA senior Parliamentarian Procedure team, made up of Matt Cornelison, SydneySnider, Carley Snider, Serena Spaulding, Alexis Christensen, Rickelle Belt, Jodi Seale and Katie Baker,competed in a recent sub-district career development event at Ross High School. THANKS TO ALEXIS

CHRISTENSEN

MIAMI TWP. — The trusteesare studying a proposal to re-ducethetimeit takestocleanuppropertymaintenance codevio-lations.

Zoning Administrator LouEthridgebriefedthe trusteesonthe plan at the Feb. 11work ses-sion.

Ethridgesaidusingcivilcita-tions to enforce code violationsrather than the current media-tion-based process will enableofficials to resolve problemsfaster, reducing the resolutiontimefromasmanyas110daystoabout 30 days.

There were 337 propertymaintenance complaints in thetownship in 2012 andmost wereresolved within a couple ofweeks, Ethridge said.

But some of those com-plaints involved multiple viola-tions including such things asunconfined trash and garbage,inoperable andunlicensedvehi-cles and open storage of tires,appliances and other debris.

When the property owner re-fuses to comply with the code,the case is referred to a media-tion program run by the Cler-mont County Prosecutor’s Of-fice, Ethridge said.

If the property owner fails tocomply after mediation, thecase goes before a ClermontCounty Municipal Court judge,he said.

Ethridge said it usually takesabout 110 days to get to thispoint.

Even if the judge fines theproperty owner, many peoplefind it cheaper to just pay thefine rather than clean up theproblem, he said.

“When a Miami Townshipresidentorbusinessownercallswith a legitimate complaint, it’sexpected to be resolved quicklyand completely,” Ethridge said.

Under the proposed civil ci-tation process, the propertyowner is sent a notice of viola-tiongivinghim14days to fix theproblem.

The property owner has theoption to meet with zoning offi-cials during the 14 days to workout an agreement on a cleanupdeadline.

“At my sole discretion, I canextend that deadline,” Ethridgesaid.

“Thosewho ignore thenoticeof violation and let the 14-daydeadline pass will be issued acivil citation,” he said.

Those admitting guilt canpay a fine plus an administra-tivefeedirectly to thetownship.

If the property owner con-tests the charges, the case willbe sent to Municipal Court forprosecution.

Ethridge is recommendingthe fine be $100 for the first of-fense and increase for subse-quent offenses up to a maxi-mum of $1,000.

LawDirector Joe Braun saidthe plan keeps control of thecase at the local level.

“Our office can file thecharges,” Braun said. “We don’thave to go through the prosecu-tor.”

“We’re talking about issuesthat involve a handful of people– those who dig their heels in,”said Trustee Karl Schultz.“Ninety-ninepercentof thepeo-ple do a fantastic job.”

Trustee Mary Makley Wolffsaid she was concerned aboutpeoplewithmental illness prob-lems, like some people seen onthe TV show “Hoarders.”

Ethridge said the new sys-tem will allow him to look at in-dividual cases and call in men-tal health professionals if need-ed.

Administrator Larry Fronkthe proposed resolution will bepresented to the trustees for ap-proval at a future meeting.

Miami Twp. planwould speedproperty cleanupsBy John [email protected]

Uecker named to theClermont CountyTransportation Districtboard

Ohio Senate President KeithFarber (R-Celina) has namedState Senator Joe Uecker(R-14thDistrict) as a non-votingmemberoftheClermontCountyTransportation District.

Ueckerhasbeenamemberof

the TID board of advisers forthe past eight years.

“The Clermont County TIDhas been one of the most suc-cessful in the state in terms ofresponse to economic develop-ment,”saidUecker.“I’mlookingforwardtocontinuingmyrole intheir great work.”

According to the CCTID, themission of this initiative is tofoster increased collaboration

with local partner jurisdictionsand other county, regional, stateand federal agencies to imple-ment a regional approach totransportation improvements insupport of economic develop-ment in the county.

Applications availablefor fellowship

State Rep. John Becker

(R-65th District) said the OhioLegislative Service Commis-sion is accepting applicationsfor the13-monthLegislativeandTelecommunications Fellow-ship Program. The commission,which works closely with thelegislative caucuses of the OhioGeneral Assembly, will hire 20-plus fellows to work with mem-bers and staff at theOhioHouseof Representatives and Ohio

Senate during 2014.Thefellowshipsarefull-time,

paid positions with eligibilityfor benefits applicable to otherstate employees. Applicationmaterials must be postmarkedbyApril1.Theapplicationdead-line for the two telecommunica-tions positions isMay 31.

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POLITICAL NOTEBOOK

MILFORD — Council mem-bers Feb. 19 authorized an$80,000 litigation settlementwith formerMilford police of-ficer Ralph Hodges.

Hodges retired from thedepartment in 2011 and thesame year filed a federal law-suit against the city and for-mer Chief Mark Machan.Hodges allegedMachan failedto promotehim to sergeant forreasons other than his qualifi-cations, said city Law Direc-tor Mike Minniear.

A jury trial for the casewasscheduled to begin March 11.

While city representatives“vigorously defended” thecase, it was “not in the best in-terest of the city” to take partin a jury trial, said MayorGeoffPittman. In theend, a ju-ry trial would have cost thecity much more than paying asettlement, he said.

“It was a decision based onthe relative costs,” he said.

Hodges cited multiple rea-sons why Machan did not pro-

mote him, in-cluding retalia-tion and dis-crimination,Minniear said.

City Man-ager JeffWright saidHodges’ claimwas based on

his age.Hodges’ attorney, Jim

Hunt, said Machan put Hodg-es on medical leave and madehim getmedical examinationsthat were not required ofyounger officers. He saidHodges also was not allowedtoparkhis truck in themunici-pal parking lot. Hunt allegedMachan retaliated againstHodges by discouraging himwhen he tried to assert hisrights.

Machan declined to com-ment about the allegations.

Despite Hodges’ allega-tions about the sergeant posi-tion,Wright said officials nev-er filled the fifth sergeant po-sition, which opened up in2008, he said.

“The position was never

filled by anyone,” he said.Hunt said Machan did not

announce that the positionwould not be filled until 2009,after administering exams forthe position. He said MachantoldHodges he placed third onthe exam.

Hunt said after the lawsuitwas filed, he foundoutHodgeshad scored the highest on theexam. Hodges’ status as a vet-eran contributed to his highscore, Hunt said.

Minniear said promotionsarenot necessarily decidedbythe highest number of points.Advancement also is not con-tractual nor guaranteed, hesaid.

“If there’s anything, in mymind, to be learned from this,it is howcritically important itis that city council be ex-tremely vigilant as far as theacquisition and retention ofemployees, that we hire qual-itypeople and thatwekeep thequality people,” he said.

Wright said he and Hodgessigned a liability release forthe settlement, which willclose the case, he said.

Council OKs settlement with former officerBy Roxanna [email protected]

Hodges

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UC Clermont on national display

BATAVIA—TheUCClermontwomen’s basketball program isgetting closer.

For the second consecutiveyear, the Cougars advanced tothe U.S. Collegiate Athletic As-sociation tournament in Union-town, Penn., on the campus ofPenn State-Fayette.

CoachMikeMatthews’ squadcame in at 18-16 with a shootingpercentage of 42.8, which wasfirst in theUSCAA.

Playing without 6-foot-1 cen-ter Stacie Lee out of LakotaWest, who fell ill and was hospi-talized,UCClermont lostahard-fought game to the eventualchampion Albany College ofPharmacy.

Down31-13after onehalf, theCougars pressed and closed thegap, but lost 50-45. The absenceof Lee took its toll.

“Albany’s a pretty tall teamwith a 6-foot-2 and 6-foot-1and acouple of 5-9 girls,” Matthewssaid. “We really missed her(Lee) in the first half as theystayed inside with the tall girlsandwecouldn’t get an offensiverebound. In the second half, weheld them without a field goalthe last 15:39 and full courtpressed them.Wegot to just twopoints behind, but were forced

to foul and lostby five.”

In the open-er against Al-bany, seniorMarisa Stutz(Felicity-Franklin) had28 points andeight re-bounds, sophomore Tess Jenike(Bethel-Tate) had 17 points andjuniorAshleyKeith (ClarkMon-tessori) had15.

The lossputUCClermont inagame with 17-8 Maine-Machias.The Cougars won the consola-tionhandily, 80-49.TheCougars’previous experience againstNAIA Division I and II schools,NCAADivision III andotherup-per-tier programs prevailed.

“Weplayagoodscheduleandwe’ve been successful,” Mat-thews said. “It’s tough playingagainst a full-scholarshipschool. We felt we could com-pete better on the (USCAA) Di-visionII(non-scholarship) level.We felt that us and Albanywerethe twobest teams.Theyseededus toplayeachother first givingthe rest of the field a chance tomake it to the finals.”

In the Maine-Machias game,Marisa Stutz had a double-dou-ble of 22 points and 11 reboundsand AshleyKeith had the triple-double of 16 points, 11 reboundsand10 assists.

“She was complaining abouthow poorly she was shooting,”Matthews said of Keith. “She

wassayingshedidn’thaveit,butshe had a triple-double for nothaving it.”

The performance of Stutzwasnot a shock.Those thathavefollowed the basketball careersof the Clermont County Stutzsistersknowtheymaybeunder-sized, but they often overa-chieve in results and in the un-measurable category of heartand soul.

“Nomatterwhatkindofscor-ing gameMarisa’s having, she’salways putting up numbers,”Matthews said. “I think for theyear she had 10 double-doublesand one triple-double. She canjump and she just anticipates sowell.”

At just 5-foot-7, Stutz wasable to screen out and often bewhere the ball was.

WhileMarisa’scareer isover,fans of the Cougars are hopingCayla Stutz comes back to play.Out this seasonwith a knee inju-ry, she returned for some opengyms, but sat out the year. Herreturn could get UC Clermontback in the USCAA tournamentfor a third-straight year.

Next year, 5-foot-9 incoming

freshman Arica Stutz of Felici-ty-Franklin is slated to play andpart of the appeal was the possi-bility of playing with her oldersister. Cayla Stutz, who startedher career at Mount St. Joseph,wouldbea senior in termsof eli-gibility next season.

“Arica isway ahead ofwhereMarisa was coming in,” Mat-thews said. “I was at her lastgame (against Georgetown).She had seven blocks. She doesall of the hustle stuff. She haslong arms just like Cayla andMarisa.”

Marisa Stutz was voted firstteam USCAA Division II All-American,withKeithandStacieLeemakingsecondteam.Sopho-moreAlexJunkeroutofMilfordwas named to the USCAA Divi-sion II All-Academic Team.

Another area connectionwith younger sisters that play isTess Jenike. Like her sisters,Brooke and Julia atBethel-Tate,Tess can knock down shots.

“She can really shoot and herdefense has come a long way,”Matthews said. “This year sheput some nice games togetherconsistently.Intheskillscompe-

tition against all divisions shewon the free throw and three-point contest.”

In the three-point contestalone, Jenike made an incredi-ble 53 out of 60 in two rounds.

With the returning playersand some new additions, Mat-thews figures to make the trekfrom Batavia to Uniontownagain next season.

“I know we will be,” Mat-thews said. “We probably havesixto10(recruits) lookingprettyhard at us.”

Matthews is looking at play-ers from Oak Hills and DixieHeights among others and hasaddedapair rightdown theroadonOhio 32.

Glen Este’s Katie Gaskill andJessie Brenes are joining theCougar fold. Both were doublefigure scorers for coach JeffClick’s Lady Trojans.

“She’s got that attitude com-ing in; the winning attitude,”Matthews said of Gaskill. “I ex-pect a lot out of her. Her team-mate Jessie Brenes is a three-point shooter.”

The sell Matthews has is agood one. Scholarship money isavailable at other institutions,but the tuition is much higher.Heoffers the chance toplayandgraduate without the debt oth-ersmayhaveevenwith scholar-shipmoney.

Itgoesback tobasketball log-ic from the days of John Wood-en, one of the more valuableshots in the game is the “bank.”

By Scott [email protected]

Tess Jenike Junker Keith Lee Marisa Stutz

Bethel, Felicity girlstake care of business

Cincinnati Sandvolleyball

Evening leagues are being offeredSunday through Friday at CincinnatiSand Volleyball Club.

Registration is now open. The family-friendly park opens April 13. There is nopark admission fee.

Leagues include sixes, quads, youth3-8, high school, college and doubles.

League fees are: $295 with ref feesincludes for six-person team; $220 withref fees includes for four-person teamand $100 for a two-person team.

All captains will be notified of firstgame time by phone or e-mail and areresponsible for notifying their players.

Call 831-4252, or e-mail [email protected].

SIDELINES

OnFriday, Jan. 25, theMcNi-cholas men’s basketball coach-es participated in the nationalCoaches Versus Cancer fund-raiser during their basketballgame against Roger Bacon.

The event raised more than$800, at least $200 more than2012. Led by reservemen’s bas-ketball coach and math teacherJack Kaniecki, fundraising forthe American Cancer Societybegan Jan.16, when all studentsreceived an ACS support card.Students were asked to returnthecardbefore theJan.25gamewith a $1 donation to create aWall ofHope in the gymnasium.

In addition to the supportcards, raffle ticketsweresoldtostudents during lunches withprizes ranging from tickets toupcoming McNicholas dancesto cafeteria credit to gift certif-icates for McNicholas spiritwear. Winners were announcedduring a special pep rally on theafternoon before the games.Other fundraisers the night ofthe games included split-the-pot and a three-point shootingcontest.

“Over the past three years,we’ve raised approximately$2,800,” Kaniecki said.

McNick coachesaid cancerresearch

Miami Valley Christian Academy varsity boys basket-ball team won the Ohio Christian School Athletic Associa-tion State Championship. The boys traveled to Ohio Chris-tianUniversity inCirclevilleanddefeatedKingswayChris-tian in a close semifinal game. They then faced EmmanuelChristian from Toledo in the championship. MVCA ledthroughout the game only to have Emmanuel make a runand take the leadnear theendof thegame.TheLionsquick-lyrecapturedthe leadandnever lookedbackwinning51-46.Great team defense, clutch free throws, and key basketshelpedMVCA to its first-ever OCSAA state championship.

Photos thanks to Jody Hilsher/MVCA

Miami Valley Christian Academy celebrates its OCSAA title after beating Emmanuel Christian of Toledo. From left are: Front, cheerleaders ErinNapier, Anna Self, Megan Wilson, Mackenzie Reed, Katie Moore, Haley Coleman and Rachel Makoski; back, head coach Pat Pugh, Jalin Pugh,Jamie Carson, Tony Caner, Malique Ward, Ben Huxtable, Jon Mitchell, Layne Cherry, Gavin Carson, Thad Painter, Jake Kaiser, Griffen Dickerson,AdamMcCoy, Bransen Vilardo and assistant coach LaMarque Ward

The trophy won by MVCA for winning the OCSAA state tournament.

MVCA winsstate title

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It all commenced thefirst week of May 1977 atthe Fairacres golf courseon Ohio 28, east of Mil-ford.

This new golf leaguefor seniors/retirees wasestablished because aThursday seniors golfleague was being over-whelmed with too manygolfers.

The first few officersof the league were GeneGrill, Al O’Connor, Al Ha-berer, Al Martin and AlBenzinger. Buz Blanken-ship and Carl Philhowerwere also instrumental inassuring the new golfleaguewould be a successin the years following.

In 1986 or 1987, theowners of Fairacres golf

course sold thecourse to agroup of investors. Thenew investors chose tochange the name of thecourse to “Eagles Nest”golf course. The leaguecontinued its play at Ea-gles Nest through Sep-tember 2005.

In April 2006, the Tues-day senior golf leaguestarted their play at theDeer Track golf course.The move was made nec-essary because EaglesNestwas sold to a land de-velopment company, whowould not assure theleague how long thecourse would be open forplay.

The league has nowbeen at Deer Track golfcourse for the past seven

years, and this April willmark the 37thyear of con-secutive play. The ownersof Deer Track golf courseare in a phase of upgrad-ing and improving play-ingconditions.The leaguewill start the new seasonTuesday, April 30.

Over the past 36 yearsabout 125 golfers havecome and gone in leagueplay. One of our membershas been playing for 20years, and will be return-ing for his 21st year.

Any retiree interestedin playing golf, can con-tact JimMcDonough, golfprofessional, at DeerTrack golf course, 625-2500, or Bob Knuth, 248-0288. The group has a fewopenings.

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A publication of

March is “DevelopmentalDisabilities AwarenessMonth.” Each year, our agencyplans lots of events to recog-nize the accomplishments ofthose with developmental dis-abilities. We are so fortunatecommunity citizens often taketime to recognize our individ-uals as well.

Our county government hassupported people with devel-opmental disabilities for years.The Clermont County commis-sioners Feb. 27 presented anawareness month proclama-tion and honored our recordsmanagement mobile workcrew for their outstandingwork.

A little history: In 2004,Barbara Brown from ClermontCounty Records Managementcontacted the Clermont Coun-ty Board of Developmental

Disabilitiesbecause herdepartmentwas given thetask of prepar-ing boxes ofcounty docu-ments to bescanned ontoDVDs forbetter recordsretention. Her

hope was CCDD could supply amobile work crew to prepareeach file for scanning, by re-moving staples and paperclips,smooth wrinkles and keep thefiles in order. The CCDD WorkServices Department jumpedat the chance to put together acrew and nine years later, theyare still going strong under theleadership of Barb and herstaff.

Barb’s department has

made Developmental Dis-abilities Awareness Monthspecial for the mobile workcrew in many ways. For 2013,Barb asked the commissionersto thank the crew for theiryears of service. She contactedGovernor Kasich, who wasunable to attend, but he senthis congratulations.

Commissioner Ed Hum-phrey presented the DDAwareness Month Proclama-tion and invited Barb to thepodium to talk about the workcrew’s nine years of success.After introductions, Barb hon-ored each member with kindwords and a plaque to com-memorate their hard work.Then it was back to the rec-ords office for a pizza party.

This was the official kickoffto a month full of events. Ourannual “Dancing with the

Stars” Extravaganza fundrais-er for respite care was March2. Individuals across the statemet with legislators in Colum-bus March 5 during the DDAwareness and Advocacy Day.Our own Wildey Cometsplayed a great game of basket-ball against Sheriff Tim Ro-denberg’s All Stars March 8.The Comets will play againMarch 26 in a fun gameagainst our staff. And March25, we’ll hold our internaldancing event called “Dancingwith Our Stars” that featuressome of the best talent ourAdult Services Departmenthas to offer.

Have you seen our bill-boards throughout the county?This awareness campaign willrun throughout March in con-junction with Hamilton, Butler,and Warren county DD pro-

grams. Clermont’s billboardsfeature a picture of LindseyWright who works at the Holi-day Inn & Suites Eastgate.

This brings to light the factthat there was a time whenpeople with disabilities wereoverlooked in society or treat-ed unfairly. Not today andcertainly, never in ClermontCounty. Citizens who havedevelopmental disabilitiesalways have been a part of ourcommunity. They continue tobe and are living meaningfullives, enjoying what life has tooffer. Thank you for support-ing people with developmentaldisabilities … because of yoursupport, I am proud to callClermont County my home.

Lisa Davis is the director ofcommunity relations at theClermont County Board of

Developmental Disabilities.

March is DevelopmentalDisabilities Awareness Month

Lisa DavisCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

For many homeowners,trying to keep the house warmduring winter can be a chal-lenge. Cracks around doorsand windows or poor insula-tion can cause heat to leakfrom the house. This meansthe heating system is contin-ually working to warm cool airand energy consumption ismuch higher than it needs tobe.

There are many solutions tohelp stop thiscycle of in-efficient ener-gy consump-tion.

Seek out anenergy audit, aroom-by-roomassessment ofyour home andenergy usage,to find whereyour home

loses the most energy.From the audit, you can

address the specific issuesthat your house poses, such asadding insulation to your atticor sealing cracks around yourfoundation and duct registers.

Do systemmaintenance onyour heating system. An annu-al checkup from a qualifiedtechnician can prevent minorproblems from turning intomajor, costly expenses.

Install a programmablethermostat and set it to ac-commodate your household’sschedule. By setting the tem-perature to drop 10 to 15 de-grees for 8 hours at a time,you can save 5 percent to 15percent a year on your heatingbill, according to the U.S. De-partment of Energy.

For low-income homeown-ers who cannot seek out thesesolutions with their own fi-nancial means, local nonprofitPeople Working Cooperatively(PWC) provides weatheriza-tion or energy conservationservices at no cost.

PWC works with homeown-ers in two ways: First by mak-ing their homes more energyefficient through physicalchanges, and then by educat-

ing the homeowner on behav-ioral changes, such as dialingdown the thermostat or un-plugging electronics. Bothefforts help homeowners takecontrol of their energy usage.

While many homeownersthink of energy consumptionduring the winter, PWC offersits energy conservation ser-vices year round. Houses thatare properly insulated per-form better throughout allseasons – be it winter andsnowing or summer and blaz-ing.

Get started on improvingyour home’s energy efficiencytoday. The changes you maketo your home can permanentlydecrease your energy usage.

Nina Creech is the vice president ofoperations for People Working Coop-eratively. She manages PWC’s OhioOffice of Energy Efficiency’s ElectricPartnership Program, Utility Weath-erization, Home Repairs, and Mod-ifications for Mobility Programs. Tolearn more about PWC, visitwww.pwchomerepairs.org or call513-351-7921.

Take control ofhome energy use

Nina CreechCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

March 6 questionState Rep. RonMaag has pro-

posed raising Ohio’s interstatespeed limit to 70 mph. Is this agood idea? Why or why not?

“The legislature shouldraise the limit if and only if itassures law enforcementagencies have the staffing andcommitment to enforce thelaw strictly (as ArlingtonHeights has done). Otherwise,interstate speed limits are justa buffer around how fast ille-gal drivers arewilling to speed– a ‘suggestion’ if you will. Ourfreeways are like Reed Hart-man Highway: drivers cruiseat 50mph ormore, but in yearsI haveyet to seeBlueAsh’s fin-est pursue anyone for illegalspeed on that road.”

D.P.

“Yes, absolutely! It is abouttime thatOhiomatchesupwithall surrounding states.

“I’m sure therewill be someremaining sections of highwaythat will need to stay at lowerlimits, which is fine. However,the vast majority of our inter-state highway system is morethan capable of handling high-er speeds.

“In addition, automobiletechnology such as suspensionand braking systems are farbetter today than years agowhen the 65 limit was estab-lished. Speed it up, Ohio!”

R.W.J.

“Neighboring states have70 mph speed limits and Ihaven’t heard complaints orconcern from law enforce-ment.

“I’ve traveled through Ken-tucky, Tennessee, Michigan,Missouri, Alabama, etc., with-out noticing any problems.Plus 70 seems to be the aver-age speed on I-275 during rushhour.”

R.V.

“Ido favor raising thespeedlimit. Other states have doneso without a major increase intraffic accidents, and our carsare safer, better engineeredthan they were 25 years agowhen the limit in Ohio washigher.

“We are more endangered

by all the cars and trucks pass-ing the vehicles that are actu-ally going 65 mph. I wouldrather have a higher speedlimit that is enforced than alow one that is widely ignoredby both drivers and law en-forcement agencies.”

J.R.B.

“IsRep.RonMaag’s propos-al to raise Ohio’s interstatespeed limit to 70 a good idea?Truthfully, no one can predictwith accuracy if the simple ad-dition of 5 mph to the speedlimit will result in a significantincrease in accidents, injuries,and fatalities.

“The difference in speedlimits from state to state dem-onstrates clearly the arbitrari-ness of such laws, which havebeen imposed for a number ofreasons, including the conser-vation of fuel.

“Back in 1757 in Boston, thespeed limit was defined as‘walking pace,’ and violatorswere given a stiff fine. Therewas a time in theUnited States(from 1974 to 1987) when thenational speed limit was 55mph. (In 1995, that legislationwas totally repealed).

“I remember being a littleapprehensive when the limitwas raised to 65 mph, but I’verelaxed since then. However, Iamstill troubledby thedriverson the interstate who pass me,when I’m doing 65, at a clearlymuch higher rate of speed.

“It’s a tough law to enforceuniversally and uniformly, andto be honest I’d like to see it en-forced a little better (except in

those places known as ‘speedtraps.’)Bottomline is thatOhiowould not be the only state tohave a speed limit higher than65, and I don’t see a problemwith it.

“I’ll have to do some furtherstudy to find out what Maag’smotivation for introducing thislegislation was.”

Bill B.

“Several studies haveshown that high vehicle speedon highways, such as 70 mph,increases traffic accidents anddeaths dramatically. It sort ofis a no brainer, that speed kills.

“Studies have also shownthat traveling at any speedover 60 mph vastly increasesfuel consumption, often at 25percent ormore. Given the cli-mate of high gas prices, nu-merous texters and those us-ing cell phones while theydrive, plus the importance oftrying to wean the UnitedStates off of foreignoil, raisingthe speed limit to 70 mph is anawful idea.

“Time consumed by a high-er speed of driving gives anearlier arrival time of merelyminutes. I would not want torisk my life or the life of myloved ones in such a dangerousenvironment, would you?

“Slow down, get off yourphone, stop texting, pay atten-tion, arrive alive, and savemoney, too.”

J.B.

“OK, 70 outside of cities isabout right, on I-75 trucks gothat now, as do autos. Especial-ly use higher limits on inter-states in ‘cities’ like the onenear GE that builds their cof-fers on speeders. State shoulddesignate limits in cities, notvillages and towns.”

Walter

“If State Rep. Maag wantsmotorists to drive 70 or 75mphhecan just leave the speed lim-it where it is. If he wantsspeeds of 75 or 80 he shouldraise the limit to 70.

“However, how raising thespeed limit makes Ohio theplace where businesses wantto settle is beyond me.”

F.N.

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BETHELJOURNAL

THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013

LBD Welcome Center cus-tomers and staff “walkedaround the “world” March 4with World Walker Steve New-man.

Newman, a Bethel native,spent five weeks in China in thefall, including two weeks trek-king 200miles on the 4,000-mileGreat Wall of China. He sharedhis adventures with cultural in-sights, visuals and videos.

Newman, who now lives inRipley, was escorted for sixmiles alongside the wall by mo-torcycle police and hundreds oflocal citizens. For the remain-der of his trek there was onlyhimself, a translator and four ofChina’s most famous mountainguides. One evening, the de-scent into the valley below tookeight hours of strugglingthrough high tiger grass, thenthrough vast scree (slopes ofloose rock),miles ofwild forest,then hours of boulder hoppingon a whitewater river.

“It was the toughest hikingI’ve ever experienced; so toughthat oftentimes theWall was lit-tle more than a narrow band ofrocks completely overgrownwith thornytreesandbrushthatforced us to crawl on our handsand knees,” he said.

Besides walking the GreatWall, Newman, who is listed in

the Guinness Book of Recordsfor his 1980s trek around theworld and who penned lettersalong his journey and laterwrote a book, “Worldwalk,”signed a 12-year endorsementwith China’s largest shoe retail-er. He also lectured at the coun-try’s most prestigious univer-sity, Peking University. Hestressed that today China is notthe oppressed backward coun-try people thought it was 25years ago, and that it is experi-encing a technological and eco-

nomicboomwhile sustaining itsrich culture and traditions.

“Blue jeans and Conversegymshoesarehot itemsforChi-nese young people,” he told theWelcome Center group.

However, China, like othercountries, has impoverishedareas within its borders, espe-cially in the mountains. When ahuge earthquake struck in anisolatedarea,Newmandivertedfromhis schedule to offer assis-tance; he also delivered desksandbooks toseveralschools.He

said he plans to return to Chinanext year and trek fromTibet toShanghai.

“It would be a journey ofmore than 3,000 miles,” New-man said. “I also believe itwould be the first trek acrossChina by an American.”

He said he loved his LBDWelcome Center visit, spon-sored by Clermont Senior Ser-vices, next to the ClermontFamily YMCA in WilliamsburgTownship. “It was the seniors inmy father andmother’s nursing

home inBethel that shaped a lotof my character and curiosity.They heavily influenced how Ilook at the world and at life. Ihave a lot of respect for our el-ders and for how much theyhave to teachus. I certainly lookforward to seeing all of them(Welcome Center customers)again.”

Bethel resident Ed Hale saidhe enjoyed Newman’s visit andremembers when Newmanwason Bethel-Tate High School’scross country team during the1970s. “I would see him runningpast my house.”

“I thought Steve was verygood. I enjoyed hearing aboutall the countries he has visitedand listening to his stories,”Robert McKinney of Eastgatesaid.

MiamiTownshipresidentEr-ma Kidd also enjoyed New-man’s program. Her favoritepart was watching the videosand seeing some of the exoticfoods he tasted, including friedscorpions and cock roaches.

“I don’t know about some ofthe things he ate while in Chi-na,”Kidd said. “I hope they tast-ed good.”

As a finale , Newman placedaglobe in the center of the roomand invited seniors and staff towalk around it with him.

“Now you can say youwalked around the world withme,” he said.

Worldwalker shares adventureswith Welcome Center audience

By Sharon [email protected]

Worldwalker Steve Newman and Bethel residents Ed and Marjorie Hale share memories of Newman's early years growing up in Bethel. THANKS TO SHARON BRUMAGEM

Steve Newman shows the flags made and carried byBethel students in the parade celebrating his returnfrom his four-year World Walk in 1987. Theyrepresented some of the countries he passedthrough on his trek. THANKS TO SHARON BRUMAGEM

World Walker Steve Newman pins a World Walkersouvenir pin on the lapel of George Featherstone ofAmelia. THANKS TO SHARON BRUMAGEM

Treating the big kid on the right, the littlekid on the left, and every age in between.ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTSHeather Owens, M.D. and Oded Zmora, M.D.Bethel Family Practice210 N. Union St., Bethel, OH 45106 | 513-734-9050 • www.swrmed.org

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THURSDAY, MARCH14Art ExhibitsNatur-alley: Observation,Representation and Interpre-tation of Nature in Art, 7:30a.m.-7 p.m., UC Clermont Cam-pus, 4200 Clermont CollegeDrive, Park National Bank ArtGallery. Collection of nature-inspired artworks where theword “nature” is intended as“the world in its entirety.”Curated by Bruno Zabaglio.Presented by UC ClermontCollege. 732-5200. Batavia.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30p.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, 2010 Wolfangel Road,$5. Through March 30. 379-4900. Anderson Township.Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Trinity United Methodist ChurchMilford, 5767 Wolfpen-PleasantHill Road, Fusion of jazz dance,resistance training, Pilates, yogaand kickboxing. $38 per month.Presented by Jazzercise Milford.476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.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.SilverSneakers ROM, 9-10 a.m.,Union Township Civic Center,4350 Aicholtz Road, Variety ofexercises designed to increasemuscular strength, range ofmovement and activity for dailyliving skills. For seniors. Free.Presented by SilverSneakers.947-7344. Union Township.

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

NatureProject Feeder Watch, 9-11a.m., Cincinnati Nature Centerat RoweWoods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Visitor Center. Share cupof coffee or tea with friendswho enjoy watching birds. Ages21 and up. Members free: non-members pay daily admission.831-1711, ext. 125; www.cincyna-ture.org. Union Township.

FRIDAY, MARCH15Art ExhibitsNatur-alley: Observation,Representation and Interpre-tation of Nature in Art, 7:30a.m.-5 p.m., UC Clermont Cam-pus, 732-5200. Batavia.

Business ClassesJob Search Learning Labs,1-3:30 p.m., Anderson SeniorCenter, 7970 Beechmont Ave.,Technically-oriented learningopportunities for those in jobtransition. Free. Presented byJob Search Learning Labs.Through Dec. 27. 474-3100;www.jobsearchlearninglabs.wi-kidot.com. Anderson Township.

Dining EventsFish Fry, 5:30-8 p.m., FraternalOrder of Eagles 2289, 265Foundry Ave., Fish, fries, coles-law, dessert, hush puppies andcoffee. Carryout available. $8, $4sandwich only. Children: $4.732-9035. Batavia.Fish Fry, 5-8 p.m., AmericanLegion Post 72, 497 Old Ohio 74,Menu includes fish and shrimpplatters, bake fish, fish sand-wich, order of shrimp, mac andcheese, French fries, coleslawand desserts. Free meal givenaway each night; winners do nothave to be present. Benefitsveterans in hospital or nursinghome. 528-9909.Mount Carmel.Fish Fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m., St. MaryChurch - Bethel, 3398 Ohio 125,Includes fish, shrimp, sides,desserts and drinks. Carryoutavailable. Presented by Men ofSt. Joseph. 734-4041. Bethel.Fish Fry, 5-8 p.m., Mount CarmelSocial Club, 704 Old Ohio 74,Haddock, cod, shrimp andchicken platters. All side dishesare homemade: coleslaw, maca-roni and cheese, hush puppiesand french fries. Dine in orcarryout. $7. 383-1178;www.mtcarmelsocialclub.com.Union Township.Goshen UnitedMethodist FishFry, 4:30-7 p.m., Goshen UnitedMethodist Church, 6710 GoshenRoad, Includes fish, chicken orshrimp dinners and side items. Ala cart pricing available. Dessertsand drinks will be available forpurchase. Benefits UnitedMethodist Men’s church pro-jects. $11 all-you-can-eat; $9

adults, $4 ages 12 and under.722-2541; www.goshenmetho-dist.org. Goshen.Fish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562, 1596Ohio 131, Fish sandwiches,chicken fingers or six-pieceshrimp dinner. Includes coleslawand French fries. Carryoutavailable. $5.50 and up. Present-ed by Ladies Auxiliary DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562. 575-2102.Milford.Boy Scout Troop 452 Fish Fry,5-7:30 p.m., St. Thomas MoreChurch, 800 Ohio Pike, Mainentrees including choice ofbaked or fried fish, cheese pizza,grilled cheese or macaroni andcheese. All meals include twosides, dessert and drink. Chil-dren’s menu available. Carryoutavailable. Cash, check and creditcards accepted. $8.25, $6.25children. 752-2080.Withams-ville.Auxiliary Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m.,American Legion Post 450, 450Victor Stier Drive, Fish, butterflyshrimp, chicken fingers, fries,mac and cheese, baked potato,homemade broccoli cheese orpotato soup, slaw, salad orcottage cheese and desserts. Eatin or carry out. $7. Presented byVictor Stier American LegionAuxiliary. 831-9876.Milford.Holy Trinity Church Fish Fry,5:30-7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity,Connelly Hall, 725 Wood St., Fishwith sides and drink, homemadedesserts, split-the-pot and more.$4-$9. Presented by Holy Trinity-Batavia. 732-2218, ext. 112.Batavia.Immaculate Heart of MaryChurch Fish Fry, 4:30 p.m.,Immaculate Heart of MaryChurch, 7820 Beechmont Ave.,388-4466; www.ihom.org.Anderson Township.

Exercise ClassesJazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Trinity United Methodist ChurchMilford, $38 per month. 476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.Chair Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Yogawith Sharon Studio 1, 267Mount Holly Road, Yoga thatbegins and ends in chair. Stand-ing poses when applicable.Focus on core strength, flexibil-ity, breathing and relaxation.$6. Presented by Yoga withSharon. 237-4574. Amelia.

Music - BluesThe SonnyMoorman Group, 9p.m.-1 a.m., Township Fields andTavern, 4575 Mount CarmelRoad, 831-0160; www.township-fieldsandtavern.com. AndersonTownship.

Music - CountrySt. Paddy’s Day with theDenver Young Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Green Kayak Marketand Eatery, 204 Front St., Free.843-6040. New Richmond.

NatureProject Feeder Watch, 9-11a.m., Cincinnati Nature Centerat RoweWoods, Members free:nonmembers pay daily admis-sion. 831-1711, ext. 125;www.cincynature.org. UnionTownship.

On Stage - TheaterThoroughly ModernMillie,7:30-10 p.m., Loveland StageCompany Theatre, 111 S. SecondSt., Taking place in New YorkCity in 1922, play tells story ofyoung Millie Dillmount who hasjust moved to the city in searchof a new life for herself. $15.Presented by Loveland StageCompany. 443-4572; www.love-landstagecompany.org. Love-land.

SATURDAY, MARCH16Art & Craft ClassesUkrainian Egg DecoratingClass, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.,Lutheran Church of the Resur-rection, 1950 Nagel Road, Learnage-old technique of waxingUkrainian eggs. Bring six un-cooked eggs. $15. Registrationrequired. Through March 23.752-8539; www.lcresurrectio-n.org. Anderson Township.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 9:30-10:30a.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. AndersonTownship.Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Trinity United Methodist ChurchMilford, $38 per month. 476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.Mat Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Yogawith Sharon Studio 1, 267Mount Holly Road, Focus oncore strength, flexibility, breath-

ing and relaxation. $5. Present-ed by Yoga with Sharon. 237-4574. Amelia.FreeWeekends in March,7:45-8:45 a.m. and 9-10 a.m.,Jazzercise Anderson FitnessCenter, 1971 Eight Mile Road,New fitness studio with special-ized aerobic flooring. Ages 18and up. 833-5642; www.jazzerci-se.com. Anderson Township.

Holiday - EasterEaster Bunny Breakfast, 9-11a.m., New Richmond HighSchool, 1131 Bethel-New Rich-mond Road, Cafeteria. Pictureswith Easter Bunny, face paint-ing, crafts and vendors. Waffles:$5, $4 ages 11 and under. Om-elets: $7. 553-3091. New Rich-mond.

Music - Classic RockDiamond Jim Dews Band, 9p.m.-1 a.m., MJ’s on Main, 18Main St., 697-9705; www.mjsmil-ford.com.Milford.

Music - OldiesThe Van Dells, 7:30 p.m., Amer-ican Legion Post 72, 497 OldOhio 74, $25-$35, $20-$30advance. 623-5984.MountCarmel.

On Stage - ComedyComedy on the Ohio River,7:30-9:30 p.m., Green KayakMarket and Eatery, 204 FrontSt., Lineup of experiencedcomedians. Free. 843-6040;www.facebook.com/green-kayakmarket. New Richmond.

On Stage - TheaterThoroughly ModernMillie,7:30-10 p.m., Loveland StageCompany Theatre, $15. 443-4572; www.lovelandstagecom-pany.org. Loveland.

PetsPet Adoptions, 1-4 p.m., Pep-permint Pig, 8255 BeechmontAve., Cats and dogs available foradoption. Through Dec. 28.474-0005; www.peppermint-pig.org. Anderson Township.

SUNDAY, MARCH17Dining 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 andunder. 831-9876.Milford.

Exercise ClassesCardio Kick Boxing, 6-7 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.FreeWeekends in March, 9-10a.m. and 4-5 p.m., JazzerciseAnderson Fitness Center, 833-5642; www.jazzercise.com.Anderson Township.

NatureToad Abode, 10-11 a.m. and 1-2p.m., Cincinnati Nature Centerat RoweWoods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Decorate toad home totake home and place outside.Members free; nonmembers paydaily admission. Registrationrequired by March 15. 831-1711.Union Township.

On Stage - TheaterThoroughly ModernMillie,3-5:30 p.m., Loveland StageCompany Theatre, $15. 443-4572; www.lovelandstagecom-pany.org. Loveland.

RecreationMen’s Open Basketball, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Meadowview Ele-mentary School, 5556 MountZion Road, Facilitated by BruceBrunetti. Men ages 25 and up.$40. Presented by Miami Town-ship Parks and Recreation.248-3727.Miami Township.

MONDAY, MARCH18Art ExhibitsNatur-alley: Observation,Representation and Interpre-tation of Nature in Art, 7:30a.m.-7 p.m., UC Clermont Cam-pus, 732-5200. Batavia.

Dance ClassesLine Dancing, 7-9 p.m., MiamiTownship Civic Center, 6101Meijer Drive, Miami Room.Learn latest line dances alongwith some old favorites inhigh-energy class for adults. $6.Presented by Miami TownshipParks and Recreation. ThroughApril 1. 248-3727; www.mia-mitwpoh.gov.Miami Township.

EducationAdvanced Extreme Coupon-ing, 6:30-8:30 p.m., MiamiTownship Civic Center, 6101Meijer Drive, Learn to take yoursavings to the next level. $20.Reservations required. Present-ed by Miami Township Parks andRecreation. 248-3727; www.mia-mitwpoh.gov.Miami Township.

Exercise ClassesJazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Trinity United Methodist ChurchMilford, $38 per month. 476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.Zumba 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, 135N. Union St., Zumba fitness andZumba Gold classes. $5. Present-ed by Kimberley “KC” Coniglio.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.Zumba Class, 7-8 p.m., LemingHouse, 5951 Buckwheat Road,Summer Rackley leads high-intensity workout. Latin dancesteps. Ages 18 and up. $25 for sixweeks. Presented by MiamiTownship Parks and Recreation.248-3727; www.miamitwpoh-.gov.Miami Township.SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch,3-4 p.m., Mount Moriah UnitedMethodist Church, 681MountMoriah Drive, Fellowship Hall.Complete series of seated andstanding yoga poses. Restorativebreathing exercises and finalrelaxation promote stress reduc-tion and mental clarity. Forseniors. Free. Presented bySilverSneakers. 478-6783.With-amsville.

NatureSchool Program VolunteerOrientation Session, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at RoweWoods, 4949Tealtown Road, Those interestedin volunteering to lead schoolgroups learn basics of schoolprogram. Free. 831-1711;www.cincynature.org. UnionTownship.

TUESDAY, MARCH19Art ExhibitsNatur-alley: Observation,Representation and Interpre-tation of Nature in Art, 7:30a.m.-7 p.m., UC Clermont Cam-pus, 732-5200. Batavia.

Drink TastingsCraft Brew Tasting with JimHennessy, 6:30 p.m., 20 Brix,101Main St., Ommegang Brew-ery in Cooperstown, New York,offers fine craft beers with ChefPaul’s dishes. $50. Reservationsrequired. 831-2749;www.20brix.com.Milford.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class withRobin, 7 p.m., Woodland LakesChristian Camp, $5. 310-5600;www.robin513.zumba.com.Monroe Township.Chair Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Yogawith Sharon Studio 1, $6. 237-4574. Amelia.Mat Yoga, 6-7:10 p.m., Yogawith Sharon Studio 1, $5. 237-4574. Amelia.

Farmers MarketLoveland Farmers Market, 4-6p.m., Prince of Peace LutheranChurch, 101 S. Lebanon Road,Presented by Loveland Farmers’Market. 683-0491; www.love-landfm.com. Loveland.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH20Art & Craft ClassesFree Knitting Classes, 7-8:30p.m., Milford Heights Church ofChrist, 1646 Ohio 28, Basicknitting techniques, fresh ideasand short devotional time. Free.575-1874.Milford.

Art ExhibitsNatur-alley: Observation,Representation and Interpre-tation of Nature in Art, 7:30a.m.-7 p.m., UC Clermont Cam-pus, 732-5200. Batavia.

Dining EventsWAVE Free Community Din-ner, 6 p.m., Milford First UnitedMethodist Church, 541Main St.,Part of Wednesdays Are VeryExtraordinary event. No churchservice attached, no reservationsneeded. All welcome. Family-friendly meals. Free; donationsaccepted. Through May 15.831-5500; www.milfordfirstum-c.org.Milford.

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

Zumbawith KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, $5.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.

LecturesA Story of God Arriving inStrangers, 7-9 p.m., Immac-ulate Heart of Mary Church,7820 Beechmont Ave., HeritageHall. Sr. Marilyn Lacey, Sister ofMercy and executive director ofMercy Beyond Borders, discussesher work with displaced womenand girls in South Sudan and inHaiti to alleviate their extremepoverty. Free. 388-4466. An-derson Township.

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 21Art ExhibitsNatur-alley: Observation,Representation and Interpre-tation of Nature in Art, 7:30a.m.-7 p.m., UC Clermont Cam-pus, 732-5200. Batavia.

BenefitsQuarter Raffle for Autism, 7p.m., Stonekry Resale Books,8253 Beechmont Ave., Doorsopen 6:30 p.m. $2. Through May16. 474-0123; www.stonekry.org.Anderson Township.

Drink Tastings

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30p.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. AndersonTownship.Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Trinity United Methodist ChurchMilford, $38 per month. 476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.Zumba Fitness Class withRobin, 7 p.m., Woodland LakesChristian Camp, $5. 310-5600;www.robin513.zumba.com.Monroe Township.SilverSneakers ROM, 9-10 a.m.,Union Township Civic Center,Free. 947-7344. Union Township.

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

NatureProject Feeder Watch, 9-11a.m., Cincinnati Nature Centerat RoweWoods, Members free:nonmembers pay daily admis-sion. 831-1711, ext. 125;www.cincynature.org. UnionTownship.

On Stage - TheaterThoroughly ModernMillie,7:30-10 p.m., Loveland StageCompany Theatre, $15. 443-4572; www.lovelandstagecom-pany.org. Loveland.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22Art ExhibitsNatur-alley: Observation,Representation and Interpre-tation of Nature in Art, 7:30a.m.-5 p.m., UC Clermont Cam-pus, 732-5200. Batavia.

Dining EventsFish Fry, 5:30-8 p.m., FraternalOrder of Eagles 2289, $8, $4sandwich only. Children: $4.732-9035. Batavia.Fish Fry, 5-8 p.m., AmericanLegion Post 72, 528-9909.MountCarmel.Fish Fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m., St. MaryChurch - Bethel, 734-4041.Bethel.Fish Fry, 5-8 p.m., Mount CarmelSocial Club, $7. 383-1178;www.mtcarmelsocialclub.com.Union Township.Goshen UnitedMethodist FishFry, 4:30-7 p.m., Goshen UnitedMethodist Church, $11 all-you-can-eat; $9 adults, $4 ages 12and under. 722-2541;www.goshenmethodist.org.Goshen.Fish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562, $5.50and up. 575-2102.Milford.Boy Scout Troop 452 Fish Fry,5-7:30 p.m., St. Thomas MoreChurch, $8.25, $6.25 children.752-2080.Withamsville.Auxiliary Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m.,American Legion Post 450, $7.831-9876.Milford.Holy Trinity Church Fish Fry,5:30-7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity,Connelly Hall, $4-$9. 732-2218,ext. 112. Batavia.Immaculate Heart of MaryChurch Fish Fry, 4:30 p.m.,Immaculate Heart of MaryChurch, 388-4466; www.iho-m.org. Anderson Township.

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny Breakfast from 9a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at New Richmond HighSchool, 1131 Bethel-New Richmond Road. There will bepictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting, crafts andvendors. For more information, call 553-3091.

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Thank you to all of the students,teachers and volunteers whoparticipated in the Caring For OurWatersheds Final competition on March2, 2013, at the Cincinnati Zoo andBotanical Garden. The top entriespresented their project ideas on how toimprove their local watershed.

Emily Winchell from Sycamore HighSchool placed first in the 9-12th gradecompetition for her idea to plant BlueStem Grasses along Sycamore Creek inPioneer and Dulle Parks to help preventerosion and filter runoff from DeerfieldRoad. Each of the top contestants won acash prize plus a matching cash prize fortheir school. $12,000 was awarded toHamilton County students and schools.Agrium will also provide $10,000 to helpstudents implement their ideas.

2013 Contest Winners Announced

www.CaringForOurWatersheds.com

Caring for our Watersheds 9-12 CategoryAward Student Name(s) Proposal Name School

1st $1,000 Emily Winchell Pioneer and Dulle Park Creek Protection Sycamore HS

2nd $900 Willie Lutz & Casey Smith Loveland Composting Program Loveland HS

3rd tie $750 Rian Boland & Bailey Venner Grease Runoff Prevention within Restaurants Mt Notre Dame HS

3rd tie $750 Elisabeth Schnicke & Kelsey Green Washing at the Carwash Mt Notre Dame HS

5th $600 Michelle Strizak, Courtney Kinman & Lindsay Darkins Utilizing Rain Barrels for Landscaping Mt Notre Dame HS

6th $500 Elizabeth Guye, Maria Rojas & Clare Lees Keep Your Pills From Polluting Mt Notre Dame HS

7th $450 Julia Love, Thomas Fagin, Janae McClair & John Brewer Changing Community Behaviors and Attitudes by RaisingAwareness & Education

Arlington HeightsAcademy

8th $400 Alexander Nocks Halt the Aquatic Invasion: Slow Zebra Mussel Infiltration! Wyoming HS

9th $350 Malorie Mullinger, Katie Hendy, Stephanie Hanson &Colleen Eck

Rain Garden Runoff Prevention Program Mt Notre Dame HS

10th $300 Maddie Peters & Caitlin Williams One Rain Garden at a Time Mt Notre Dame HS

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Girl Scouts of WesternOhio join others aroundthe nation to make theworld a better place andcelebrateGirlScoutWeekMarch 10 throughMarch16. The week hon-ors the 101st anniversaryof Girl Scouting in theUnited States, which fallson March 12, the day in1912 that 18 girls met fortheir first meeting withGirl Scout founder, Juli-ette Gordon Low.

Helping girls discovertheir strengths throughimpacting their commu-nities was what Low in-stilled from the earliestdays. In 1912, many girls’paths in life were limitedby their social standing.Low encouraged girls topreparenot only for tradi-tional homemaking, butalso for future roles asprofessionalwomeninthearts, sciences and busi-ness and for active citi-zenship. Today, GirlScouts travel the world,learn 21st-century skillsand prepare for a high-tech future.

The Girl Scout experi-ence gives young womenthe confidence and the

tools to lead, so they willmake a difference in theworld. Scouting helpsgirls discover who theycan be and what they cando.

“Girl Scout Week is anopportunity to celebratethe longandproudhistoryofGirl Scouting and to en-gage our girls in makingour communities and theworld abetter place,” saidRoni Luckenbill, CEO ofGirl Scouts of Western

Ohio. “It is also an oppor-tunity to thank the count-less committed volun-teers in our communitywho give so much to GirlScouting all year long.With your support, we areable to continue to offergirls of western Ohio andsoutheast Indiana the en-couragement, coachingand resources they needto develop their leader-ship skills.”

Girls are celebrating Scouting

Thefour-memberCler-mont County Farm Ser-vice Agency committeemeets quarterly. Thecommittee will meet at8:30 a.m. the third Tues-day of themonth on an as-needed basis in the Cler-mont County FSA office,1000 Locust St. in Owens-ville.

A notice will be postedon the county office bulle-tin board of the nextscheduled meeting.

County committeemembers are: ChairMarkLiming representingMonroe, Washington andFranklin townships; vicechair Hal Herron repre-senting Jackson, Wayne,Stonelick, Goshen, Miamiand Union townships;

member Doug Auxierrepresenting Pierce,Ohio, Batavia, Tate andWilliamsburg townships;and county committee ad-viser, Patti Stroub.

For more information,call the office at 732-2181.

The Clermont County Farm Service Agency members willmeet quarterly as needed. From left, sitting, are PattiStroub and Hal Herron. Standing are Doug Auxier andMark Liming. THANKS TO CHARLOTTE SCHMACHTENBERGER

Farm Service Agencyto meet quarterly

I remember one St.Patrick’s Day in partic-ular. I was a first-graderat St. Margaret of Corto-na School in MadisonPlace. Sister Justinaasked me why I wasn’twearing a green ribbonin my hair.

“Be-cause I’mLeba-nese,” Irepliedtimidly.

Thereal rea-son, Isuspect, isthat Momcouldn’tafford to

buy green ribbon tomake bows for us eightgirls. But you know,after all these manyyears, even I’m a bitIrish on St. Patrick’sDay. The story goes thatin the fifth century, St.Patrick went to Ireland,killed all the snakes andconverted the people.

What were they eat-ing? For starters, cress,leeks and cabbage, all ofwhich are ... green!

ChampThis has a puddle of

butter in the middle. Eatfrom outside to inside,dipping each bite intobutter.

2 pounds russet potatoes,peeled, chunked up andcooked

1⁄2cup whipping cream orhalf & half

1⁄2stick butter1 leek, sliced thin or 4 greenonions, sliced

Salt and pepper to taste

While potatoes arecooking, bring creamand butter to simmerand stir in leeks. Re-move from heat, coverand let steep while pota-toes cook. Mash pota-toes, add enough creammixture to make pota-toes creamy. Make wellin center, put dab ofbutter there to melt andmake puddle.

Moist and butterysoda bread

You can’t eat just one

slice. For readers whowanted a sweeter tastingsoda bread. I use myfood processor, but youcan use a mixer or do itby hand. Check out myblog for step-by-stepphotos.

2 cups all-purpose flour3⁄4teaspoon baking soda1⁄2teaspoon salt3 tablespoons sugar1 stick butter, softened1⁄2heaping cup driedcherries, raisins or yourfavorite dried fruit

1 cup regular sour creamMelted butter for brushingon top

Turbinado sugar forsprinkling on top(optional, but good)

Preheat oven to 375degrees. Place piece ofparchment on cookiesheet and spray parch-ment. Mix flour, soda,salt, sugar and butteruntil mixture is crumbly.Add cherries. Toss tocombine. This keeps thefruit suspended in thebread. Blend in sourcream. Form intomound-shaped circleabout six inches wideand two or so inches tall.Place on cookie sheetand make a cross in themiddle. (This is to let thedevils out, or is it to keepthem from coming in?!)Brush with butter andsprinkle with sugar.Bake 40-50 minutes untiltoothpick inserted incenter comes out clean.Check after 40 minutes.

Tip from Rita’skitchen

Turbinado sugar isgolden in color and crys-tals are large.

Terry Pettit’sfamous fish fry coleslaw

During Lent, the fishfry at Immaculate Heartof Mary Church servesover 1,000 people andthey come, in part, toenjoy the slaw that’sserved alongside thefish. This is for the read-er who loves that slawand wants to make it athome. I talked to TerryPettit, who shared thisfamily recipe.

“The recipe was froma restaurant that mywife and I owned in theearly ‘90s and was devel-oped for that purpose,”Terry told me.

I haven’t had time totest paring it down, buthere’s a guideline. Startwith 1 bag shreddedcabbage (12-16 oz.), 1⁄2cup carrots, 1⁄4 cup redcabbage and enoughslawmix dressing tocoat nicely. For thedressing, I’d start with 2cups mayo, 2 table-spoons vinegar, 1⁄4 cupsugar and a scant tea-spoon of celery seeds.I’d go to taste and addmore of whatever. I’mthinking I’d like morevinegar, but I haven’ttasted Terry’s slaw atIHM. I would stir in

enough dressing to coatthe slaw nicely.

Here’s Tom’s bigbatch recipe.

Slaw:Mix together and coat

with 1 gallon dressing

10 pound bag shreddedcabbage

6 cups carrots, shredded4 cups red cabbage,shredded

Dressing:

6 cups sugar1 cup clear vinegar11⁄2gallons mayonnaise1⁄3cup celery seed

Dissolve sugar invinegar. Add mayo andcelery seed. Mix thor-oughly.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is anherbalist, educator andauthor. Find her blog onlineat Cincinnati.Com/blogs.Email her at [email protected] with “Ri-ta’s kitchen” in the subjectline.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Daywith champ, soda bread

RitaHeikenfeldRITA’S KITCHEN

Rita’s moist and buttery soda bread is sweeter than most recipes. THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD

B4 • BETHEL JOURNAL • MARCH 14, 2013 LIFE

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

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

www.lindalebaptist.com

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FELICITY212 Prather Rd. Felicity, OH

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

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

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

BATAVIA BAPTIST TEMPLE770 South Riverside, Batavia OH 45103

Raymond D. Jones, Pastor732-2739

BAPTIST

MONUMENTS BAPTIST CHURCH2831 State Route 222

Mark Pence, Pastor 513-313-2401Sunday School....9:30AM

Sunday Worship....10:45AMChildrens Church & Nursery Avail

Wednesday Prayer Service& Youth Meeting....7:00PM

Nursery & Children’s Activitieswww.monumentsbaptist.org

CLOUGH PIKE BAPTIST CHURCH1025 CLOUGH PIKESunday School 9:30am

Morning Worship 10:45amWednesday Night Worship &

Prayer Service 7:00pmNursery provided for all services/

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

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

RIVER OF LIFEAssembly of God

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

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

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

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

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

509 Roney LaneCincinnati Ohio 45244

T: 513.528.3200E: [email protected]

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

THE CHURCH OF THEGOOD SAMARITAN25 Amelia Olive Branch Rd.

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

(Lil’ Samaritans)

Handicap Accessible513-753-4115

www.GoodSamaritanEpiscopal.org

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

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

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

EPISCOPAL

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

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

Pastor Tim McGloneService Schedule

Sunday School 10:00amSunday Worship 10:45am

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

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

CHURCH OF GOD

GLEN ESTE CHURCHOF CHRIST

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

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

Youth Groups: 6:00pm

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

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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

5910 Price Road,Milford831-3770

www.faithchurch.net

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

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EVANGELICAL FREE

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

TRADITIONAL WORSHIPSunday 8:30 & 11 am

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIPSunday 9:30 & 11 am

&1st Saturday of the Month

6 pm

GOSHEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH6710 Goshen Rd, Goshen

Across from Goshen High School513-722-2541

www.goshenmethodist.orgSunday School 9:30am

Worship 10:30amBlended Worship

Traditional and ContemporaryYouth Fellowship 6:00pm

Nursery Available

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

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

www.cloughchurch.org

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

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

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

Janet Bowdle - Children’s Director

BETHEL UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

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

www.bumcinfo.org

UNITED METHODIST

8:45am, 10:15am & 11:45am

Sunday Night Service Time at 6pm

Youth Service at 6pm (in Youth Center)

Watch LIVE online

Sunday's at 10:15am, 11:45am & 6pm

www.LCchurch.tv

Cincinnati Fox19 @ 11am

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

513-735-2555www.LCchurch.tv

Sunday Morning 10:00AMContemporary Worship

Practical MessageClasses for Children & Teens

Nursery Care

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

We have many other groupsthat meet on a regular basis

4050 Tollgate Rd,Williamsburg, OH

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

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

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

513-831-0262www.trinitymilford.org

681 Mt. Moriah Drive • 513.752.1333

mtmoriahumc.org

Active Youth • Outreach • Fellowship

Music Ministries • Bible Studies

Ark of Learning

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Sycamore Presbyterian ChurchPALM SUNDAY MARCH 24Join us for worship at 9:15 A.M. and 10:45 A.M.

“Hope with Any Risk,” Dr. Lawrence W. KentSunday School (age 3 - grade 12) meets at 10:45 A.M.

Nursery Care both services for age 2 and under

MAUNDY THURSDAY MARCH 28Join us for worship at 7:30 P.M.Rev. Shirley Hutchins

EASTER SUNDAY MARCH 31Join us for worship at 9:15 A.M. and 10:45 A.M.

“Hope is the Ultimate Victory,” Dr. Lawrence W. KentSpecial music featuring the Chancel Choir, Chancel

Bells, and Instrumental EnsembleNursery Care available for age 2 and under

11800 Mason Montgomery RoadCincinnati, Ohio 45249513-683-0254www.sycamorechurch.orgwww.sycamorechurch.org

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH199 Gay Street

Williamsburg, Ohio 45176Phone: 513-724-7985

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

PRESCHOOL: Tues, Weds, Thurs

PRESBYTERIAN

LOVELANDPRESBYTERIAN

CHURCHA Loving, Praying, Caring ChurchJoin us for Sunday Services

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

360 Robin Av (off Oak St) Loveland OH

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

PRESBYTERIAN (USA)

A 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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

I read a study a while backthat said 95 percent of emailads sent from unknown com-panies were just trying tocheat you.

After you read what hap-pened to one area man, youmay think that study wasright on the mark.

Tom Newhouse of Syca-more Township received anemail shortly before Valen-tine’s Day. The ad was from ajewelry store and it offeredwhat appeared to be a greatdeal.

“It was an advertisement,I opened it up and read it. Itwas getting close to Valen-tine’s and I thought for $5.95they’re giving away a pieceof jewelry. I figured I’d sendfor this and just have to paythat shipping cost,” Ne-whouse said.

Newhouse ordered aheart-shaped necklace and afew days later a nice boxfrom the company arrived.“When I opened it up I saw itwas the wrong thing, so Ididn’t even give it to mywife. I just put it in a draw-er,” he said.

Instead of a heart-shapednecklace, the company hadsent him a man’s bracelet.

“I wasn’t thinking anymore about it and then therewas, on our credit card state-ment, a charge for $98 fromthe company,” Newhousesaid.

Newhouse immediatelyemailed the company to com-

plain. The com-pany repliedthat hecouldn’t get hismoney backbecause it waspast the 14-daytrial period,something ofwhich Ne-whouse wastotally un-

aware. “I would not havebought it. I don’t buy thingssight unseen for $98,” hesaid.

Under state law the admust state the terms andconditions clearly and con-spicuously next to the price.But the ad simply said theprice of $5.95 and, in smallprint, said “Terms and condi-tions apply.”

Newhouse wrote back tothe company explaining hedidn’t see those terms andconditions and the companyrefunded $49. But rememberNewhouse failed to get thejewelry he had ordered forhis wife and didn’t want topay $50 for the man’s brace-let he received. So, Ne-whouse wrote more emailscomplaining about having topay anything for what hereceived.

“I told them I had contact-ed the Channel 12 Trouble-shooter and that I would behaving an interview withthem. They’ll probably seesomething on the news abouttheir company,” he said.

Sure enough, the companyresponded that it had re-viewed the situation againand decided to refund himthe rest of the money.

The Better Business Bu-reau says it has received 10complaints about the compa-ny in just the three monthsits been in business. Com-plaints allege bait-and-switchadvertising and unauthorizedcharges – the same thingsthat happened to Newhouse.

The BBB reports the com-pany responded to com-plaints by giving partial orfull refunds. When I calledthe company I was told therewas a more complete dis-closure of the terms andconditions on another page asyou place your order.

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Families of teens and adultswith disabilities are invited toexplore overnight respite op-portunities at a free open houseand dinner March 16 at Step-pingStonesCampAllyn inBata-via.

Families can tour the Step-pingStonesovernight facilities,see a respite program in pro-gress and eat dinner in the din-inghallwithparticipants in thatweekend’s respite program.

“Parents are always con-cerned the first time they thinkabout allowing their child to goto an overnight program - nomatter how old that child is,”said Amanda Kay, manager ofRecreation and Leisure Ser-vices at Stepping Stones.

“At the open house they willbe able to see an actual respiteweekend happening. They willsee what mealtime looks likeand see the dietary safeguards.Theywill have the samedinner.Theywill see the cabins and thenurse on site and the staff inter-acting with campers,” she said.This is the first time SteppingStones has offered an openhouse during a respite.

Stepping Stones offers year-roundweekend respites that in-clude indoor and outdoor activ-ities, evening dances and par-ties and trained staff assuringsafety and individualized care.The Stepping Stones food ser-vice professionals are trained

in food textures and can dealwith an array of dietary needsincluding allergies, diabetic di-ets, restrictions on gluten, reddye, salt and other needs.

“A lot of kids start stayingovernight at friend’s housewhen they are 8 or 9, but we seea lot of people who are in their20s who have never spent anight away from home or awayfrom their parents,” said Kay.“Staying overnight away fromhome helps develop confidenceand a different kind of inde-pendence than they could expe-rience at home.”

The respite programs, serv-ing ages 12 through adult, arerecreational programs, but par-ticipants also learn independ-ence skills like making theirown bed, getting dressed, mak-ing some food choices andclearing their dishes.

“Our activities help developfine motor skills. We have mu-sicandartandactivesportsandget out into nature,” said Kay.

One-on-one aides are avail-able for participants who need24-hour care or supervision.

KarenHahnKuhlman ofMt.Airy has been sending her son,Brian, to Stepping Stones re-spites for more than 15 years.“He started out in the kids re-spites and moved into the adultrespites. He’s 27 now,” she said.

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CLERMONT COUNTYSHERIFF’S OFFICEArrests/citationsDavid D. Morgan, 35, 1339 CathyWay, Amelia, breaking andentering at 505 Apple Road,Amelia, Feb. 26.James W. Barton, 23, 6903Bramble Ave, Cincinnati, theftat 3000 Hospital Drive, Batavia,Feb. 26.JacobWilliam Gill, 26, unknown,Batavia, burglary at 1421OldOhio 74, Batavia, Feb. 28.Michael James Wiederhold, 21,4126 Zagar Road, Batavia, theftat 2259 Old Ohio 32, Batavia,Feb. 27.JacobWilliam Gill, 26, unknown,Batavia, burglary at 1421OldOhio 74, Batavia, Feb. 28.Donald L. Schwab, 30, 1799 EConcord Road, Amelia, theft at1788 Ohio 125, Amelia, Feb. 27.Jordan Reed Bradford, 22, 164Stillmeadow Drive, Amelia,disorderly conduct - intoxicatedcreate risk of harm at Old Ohio32 at Cemetary Lane, Batavia,Feb. 25.Russell Wayne Gibbs, 23, 2736Bainum Road, New Richmond,driving while under the influ-ence of alcohol and/or drugs,possession of drugs at at 311Caroline St., New Richmond,Feb. 27.Juvenile, 16, disorderly conduct -fighting or threatening, Bata-via, Feb. 26.Juvenile, 15, disorderly conduct -fighting or threatening, Bata-via, Feb. 26.Juvenile, 16, domestic violence,Amelia, Feb. 27.Justine Louise Graybill, 36, 1560Bethel New Richmond Road,No. 18, New Richmond, pos-session of drugs at 1285 BethelNew Richmond Road, NewRichmond, Feb. 28.James Edward Ison, 28, 2179Harvey Road, New Richmond,domestic violence at 2179Harvey Road, New Richmond,Feb. 28.Alexis Ingram, 18, 2629 Airport

Road, Bethel, drug parapherna-lia, possession of drugs - mari-juana at 2629 Airport Road,Bethel, Feb. 28.Juvenile, 14, assault, Batavia,Feb. 28.William Edward Asher, 49, 5697Marathon Edenton Road,Williamsburg, felonious assaultat 5436 Ohio 286, Wilimington,March 1.James Kyle Patrick, 26, 4700 EastFilager Road, Batavia, assault at4700 Filager Road, Batavia,March 1.Anthony Michael Harmon, 20,125 Starling Road, Apt 1, Bethel,drug paraphernalia, offensesinvolving underage persons -underage consume beer intoxi-cating liquor, possession ofdrugs - marijuana at at Ohio125-Holly Lanes, Amelia, March2.Adam Strunk, 19, 125 StarlingRoad No. 18, Bethel, offensesinvolving underage persons -underage consume beer intoxi-cating liquor at Ohio 125-HollyLanes, Amelia, March 2.Ezra Lyons, 19, 520 MarketStreet, New Richmond, offensesinvolving underage persons -underage consume beer intoxi-cating liquor at Ohio 125-HollyLanes, Amelia, March 2.Jennifer Yoder, 42, 2730 Ohio222 No. 33, Bethel, offensesinvolving underage persons -owner/occupant of public/private place allow underage toremain while consuming alco-hol, possession of drugs -marijuana at Ohio 125-HollyLanes, Amelia, March 2.

Ashley M. Bosworth, 29, 704Wilfert Drive, Cincinnati, openliquor container - operator orpassenger of motor vehicle atOhio 32 and Ohio 222 ExitRamp, Batavia, March 2.TyshawnMartic Gordon, 24,2231Mount Elliot, Flint, MI,assault at 1002 Stonelick WoodsCircle, Batavia, March 2.Trevor Aaron Mcintosh, 24, 4153West Fork Ridge Drive, Batavia,domestic violence - cause beliefof imminent physical harm bythreat or force at 4153 WestFork Ridge Drive, Batavia,March 2.Angila Marie Black, 31, 72 LucyCreek No. 3, Amelia, domesticviolence - cause belief of immi-nent physical harm by threat orforce, domestic violence -knowingly cause physical harmat 72 Lucy Creek, Amelia, March3.Juvenile, 12, domestic violence -cause belief of imminent phys-ical harm by threat or force,Amelia, March 2.

Incidents/investigationsBreaking and enteringAt 2884 Ohio 232, Bethel, Feb.27.At 1923 Clermontville LaurelRoad, New Richmond, Feb. 25.At 3532 Jackson Pike, Williams-burg, March 3.At 505 Apple Road, Amelia, Dec.3.At 914 Clough Pike (near),Cincinnati, Feb. 25.At Old U.S. 52-High Water Road,New Richmond, Feb. 25.BurglaryAt 468 Neville Penn SchoolhouseRoad, Felicity, March 1.At 2293 Donald Road, Bethel,Feb. 25.Criminal trespassAt 2293 Donald Road, Bethel,Feb. 25.Drug paraphernaliaAt 2629 Airport Road, Bethel,Feb. 28.

POLICE REPORTS

ABOUT POLICE REPORTSThe Bethel Journal publishes the names of all adults

charged with offenses. The information is a matter ofpublic record and does not imply guilt or innocence. Tocontact your local police department, call:» Bethel, Chief Mark Planck, 722-6491» Clermont County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff A.J. “Tim”Rodenberg, 732-7500

See POLICE, Page B7

Louis CorsiLouis V. Corsi, 88, formerly of

Bethel, died Feb. 27. He was atree farmer and owner ofEvergreen Acres.

Survived by wife Ula Corsi;children Ardys (Donald) Zoell-ner, Lance, Sheldon Corsi;grandchildren Allison Zoellner,Jalen (Meghan), Aaron, Bran-don, Gina Corsi; great-grand-children Adela, Simone; sisterMary Kelley.

Services were March 7 at E.C.Nurre Funeral Home. Memori-als to: Parkinson's Wellness, 260Stetson St., Suite 2300, Cincin-nati, OH 45267-0525.

Lincoln SizemoreLincoln L. Sizemore, 35,

Bethel, died March 3.Survived by daughters Kyra,

Kenzie Sizemore; parentsRosemary, Darrell Sizemore;grandparents Shirley, LarryAdkins, Emma Scott. Preceded

in death by son Michael Size-more, sister Dawnya LynnSizemore, grandfathers LincolnSizemore, Lloyd Scott.

Services were March 9 at TheLord Jesus Christ Church on theRock. Arrangements by E.C.Nurre Funeral Home. Memori-als to The Lord Jesus ChristChurch on the Rock.

Janet SkittJanet Skitt, 80, Bethel, died

March 2.Survived by son Robert

(Paula) Skitt; grandchildrenHeather, Jessica, Samuel; sistersJoAnn Jordan, Lois Jean Lit-kenhaus, Jackie Allen.

Services were March 7 atMount Moriah Cemetery.Arrangements by T.P. White &Sons Funeral Home.

Nettie SmithNettie Strange Smith, 93,

Bethel, died March 1.Survived by children Billie

(Paul), Kathren (late Richard)Martin, Inise (Leslie) Gray, Ollie(L. Jay) Neal, William Strange;27 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren; 80 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded indeath by husband CharlieSmith, son Jesse Strange.

Services were March 5 at E.C.Nurre Funeral Home.

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FRANKLIN TOWNSHIPBolender Road, Angelo Santo-ro, trustee to Charles Lail,20.748 acre, $60,000.

TATE TOWNSHIP2720 Airport Road, KWS GroupI LLC, et al. to WesBanco BankInc., 0.54 acre, $36,666.67.2835 Crane School House Road,AM Investing LLC to GregorySeith Naylor, 1.62 acre,

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

BETHEL VILLAGE336 Faith Way, Scott & RecebbaSzeghi to Kathleen & NathanBoster, 0.415 acre, $99,900.134 McMurchy Ave., EH PooledInvestments, LP to VFS Lend-

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its March Concert at 8 p.m.Friday, March 15, in the Chapelof St. Gregory the Great on theAthenaeum campus, 6616Beechmont Ave. in MountWashington.

The chorale will performwith orchestra and guestsoloists under the direction ofAnthony DiCello, Athenaeummusic director.

The concert repertoire: FranzSchubert: Magnificat; FranzSchubert: Mass in G; Georg F.Handel: Concerto for Organand Orchestra; Handel: Coro-nation Anthem: The King ShallRejoice.

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Emmanuel UnitedMethodist Church

Emmanuel United MethodistWomen again will host theirannual yard sale May 2 to May4. Donations are needed.Pickups are available by calling513-518-8367 or 513-317-9855.All donations accepted, exceptmattresses, bedding, car seatsand large electronics likecomputers and printers. Allproceeds will profit local foodpantries and missions.

The church is at 4312 Amelia-Olive Branch Road.

Laurel UnitedMethodist Church

The community is invited toa soup, sandwich and dessertsupper at 6 p.m., Thursday,March 28, followed by Maun-day Thursday service at 7 p.m.

The church is at 1888 Laurel-Lindale Road, Laurel; 553-3043.

WithamsvilleChurch of Christ

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In compliance withOhio Rev. Code Sec-tion 117.38, TheClermont CountyPublic Library Finan-cial Report for theyear ended 12/31/2012, is available forpublic inspection atthe office of the ChiefFinancial Officer, 326Broadway Street, Ba-tavia, OH 45103.This report is notavailable online.0834

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1. Carl Baker F2092780 Lindale Mt. Hol-ly Road # 27Amelia, Ohio 451022. Tim Gault P570111 Shady LaneAmelia, Ohio 451023 Tabitha MorrowH2601010 Tebst StreetParkersburg, W VA.261014. Curt SchmidtJ349644 W. Plane StreetBethel, Ohio 451065. Nichole WrightH2612291 Hurlington Rd.Bethel, Ohio 451061001751296

Howdy folks,Last week we made

another batch of home-made noodles. They areso good. We like to keepdoing these things. Afterwe make them and theyare dried, we put them inplastic freezer bags andfreeze them until wewant to use them. For thenoon meal last Tuesday,Ruth Ann fixed stuffedpeppers we had in thefreezer, and by gollythey were good. You canfreeze the peppers dur-ing the summer whenyou have plenty then fixthe stuffing during thewinter.

The 50s and over cou-ples from the BethelUnited Methodist Churchmet at the Rees’ home at6 p.m. last Wednesdayfor their monthly meet-ing. Everyone enjoyedthe great meal and thevisiting.

We were at the FirstMethodist Church inMilford, Saturday, March9, for a craft show. Wesold bird houses, jewelryboxes, bird feeders, andsomething new, blue birdboxes with a flowerplanter on the lid. Wealso made a box for folksthat like to use the grill.There is a place for a rollof paper towels, a box forthe spices, then a box tolay the grilling toolsunder the paper towels.This is a new project.

Last Saturday morn-ing, the men of the Be-thel United MethodistChurch met at Frisch’sfor breakfast. They havethis meeting once amonth. This is always avery enjoyable time.

Last Saturday, March

2, therewas a gath-ering atMoscowfor theone-yearanniversa-ry of thetornadowhich torethroughthis town,

and through much ofTate Township. Therewas a good crowd. Thiswas for the folks thatlived there and wentthrough this horribletime. Ruth Ann and Iwent down since we hadspent time representingthe Lions Club of Bethel,and Ohio and Interna-tional. The Lions Clubshad helped folks in TateTownship and some inBrown County. This issomething the BethelLions Club and all LionsClubs are involved with,helping in the time ofdisasters. The BethelLions Club also helps theschool and the baseballand softball teams. Theseactivities are for thehometown children. Thisis important to give helpto the children of ourschools.

After we left Moscow,we went to Pauline andRalph’s for a birthdayparty for Curtis. He is 18years old already. Wheredoes the time go. He isour youngest grandchild.Now we have two great-grandchildren. Thankyou Lord for our family.

Last Monday, RuthAnn and I went to theSenior Citizens WelcomeCenter so I could speakto the seniors there.There were about 50

people. I always talk tothem about things thathappened in their earlylives. This brings backmemories. This time wetalked about Easter andthe clothes and candythey got. I did this at10:30 A.M. Then we atelunch with the staff. Therequest came from SteveNewman for Ruth Ann tomake pie so she madethree kinds. In the after-noon Steve gave a pro-gram about his trip toChina. He had a slideprogram and told aboutsome of the food he ate,which was really differ-ent from ours. Stevewalked some of theGreat Wall. He had pic-tures of how it has dete-riorated and grown up insticker bushes. He hadfour guides with him thattook care of him. If youever have the opportuni-ty to go to one of hislectures, please go. Youwill surely enjoy thepresentation. He said theChina folks really like toget items made in theU.S.A. He has a web site.It is StevenNewman-.com.

Ruth Ann startedcrocheting a sweater acouple months ago andfinished it last week. It isgreen with red aroundthe edge. She was doinggood when she discov-ered the sweater wasway toooooo long! Shemisread the instructions!She raveled it out. Shethought she was runningout of yarn, but when sheraveled it out, she nowstill has some left over.She does a great job.Now she is making ruf-fled scarves. All the

women in the EasterCantata will be wearingthese around their neck.This takes a lot of time tostudy on how to make it.My gal is so talented andI love her so much.

The fishing in thelakes that have trout inthem seems to be goodearly in the morning. Afeller at church told mehe caught trout at Sher-ry’s Lake early in themorning, then they kindaquit biting. The wildlifedepartment will be stock-ing trout in StonelickLake on the 23rd of thismonth. There are otherlakes that will be gettingtrout. This is a way forfolks to get some goodeating fish.

I was told the roadshere at East Fork in thecampgrounds and theroad to the boat ramp onthe Williamsburg sidewill be paved when it

warms up. The showerhouses and rest rooms inthe campgrounds herewill be upgraded since ithas been probably 20years since they wererepaired. I was workinghere when the camp-ground was built.

Now about Chessy.She is something. Shelikes to set on my lap,then gets on Ruth Ann’slap occasionally. Whenshe is setting on my lapand Ruth Ann goes to thebathroom, she just staysput. But when Ruth Annturns and goes towardthe kitchen, Chessyjumps down and beatsRuth Ann into the kitch-en, hoping for a snack.We moved the bird feed-ers up higher so she can’tget to the birds. She wasable to jump high enoughbefore we moved them.to get a bird. We don’tlike her catching the

birds. Ruth Ann saidSaturday when I went toFrisch’s for the break-fast, Chessy sat at thekitchen door andwatched me leave, thenshe would go outside,then come back in, thenback outside until I camehome and she got on mylap and laid down.

The Clermont P.E.R.I.chapter will meet at theBatavia Township Com-munity Center on CloughPike Wednesday, March20, at 11:30 a.m. Bring abag lunch. Desserts anddrinks will be provided.

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

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

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Identity fraudAt 2608 Airport Road, Bethel,Feb. 28.Possession of drugs -marijuanaAt 2629 Airport Road, Bethel,Feb. 28.Possessing drug abuseinstrumentsAt 2532 Bethel Maple Road,Bethel, Feb. 21.RapeAt Gaylord Ave, Bethel, Feb. 27.At Ohio 774, Bethel, Feb. 26.RunawayAt 323 Minor St., Felicity, Feb.25.Selling, purchasing,distributing, or deliveringdangerous drugs - possess

At Fossyl Drive/Angel Drive,Bethel, Feb. 23.TheftAt 2093 Dean Road, Bethel, Feb.26.At 2884 Ohio 232, Bethel, Feb.27.At 3244 Pitzer Road, Bethel, Feb.19.At 3420 Ohio Pike, Bethel, Feb.20.At 2679 Ohio Pike, Bethel, Feb.21.At 1656 Swope Road, Bethel,Feb. 22.

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On April 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM local time, theClermont Metropolitan Housing Authoritywill receive all bids for the project hereto-fore described as: Capital Fund Grant Pro-gram 501.12. A single lump sum bid is re-quested. Bids are to be submitted to theClermont Metropolitan Housing Authorityno later than April 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM.Bids may be mailed or delivered to CMHA,65 South Market Street, Batavia, Ohio45103. Late bids will not be accepted. Bid-ders are urged to carefully review the re-quirements contained in the bid docu-ments. A pre-bid conference will be heldon April 2, 2013 at 9:00 A.M., at 65 SouthMarket Street, Batavia, Ohio. Bid docu-ments will be available as of March 11,2013. An electronic version of the specifica-tions can be obtained by emailing RandySchultz at [email protected]. Ques-tions regarding the project should be direct-ed to Randy Schultz, KZF Design, Inc. at(513) 621-6211. 1751885

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MILFORD — BrendenGiles of Boy Scout Troop128 recently completedhisEagle Scout project bybuilding a memorial forfallen firefighters at Riv-erside Park, 425 Victor

Stier Drive.The black granite me-

morial is across the streetfrom the park playgroundand is intended to honorfirefighters who havefallen in the line of duty.

Giles got the projectidea in 2010 while attend-ing the National Fallen

Firefighters MemorialWeekend in Emmitsburg,Maryland, for the induc-tion of his grandfather,Stanley Giles. His grand-father died in the line ofduty while serving asChief of the Linn ValleyLakes FireDepartment inKansas City.

“I got my inspirationfrom him,” Giles said.

While his grandfa-ther’s is the only name onthe memorial, there isroom for more names, hesaid.

“Hewantedtodoa trib-ute to him and to all thefirefighters and EMTs inthe area,” said MilfordFire Chief John Cooper.

Cooper said he beganhelpingGiles planhis pro-

ject about a year ago.After spending many

hours planning the pro-ject,Gilessaidhebuilt thememorial in about fourdays with help from fivevolunteers.

Giles got most of hismaterials, including pav-er base, paver sand andpavers at Lowe’s andHome Depot. He got thestone for the monumentand had it engraved atDodd’s Monuments in Mi-ami Township.

Boy Scout builds firefighter memorialBy Roxanna [email protected]

Brenden Giles stands next to the memorial he built for hisEagle Scout project. ROXANNA SWIFT/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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BATAVIA — Officialshave a pre-agreementwithoneof threepropertyownerswhohope toannexmore than 200 acres intothe village from BataviaTownship.

Officials hope to soonhave agreements with theother two property own-ers tocompletea type-twoannexation, said DennisNichols, village adminis-trator.

The locations of theland will not be an-nounced until the threeagreements are signed,Nichols said.

Council membersMarch 4 authorized the

administrator to hire alawyer and surveyorpending the agreements.

Nichols hopes to hirethembyMarch15, but thetiming isdependentontheproperty owners, he said.

“I’m fairly certain twoof the threepropertyown-ers will have agreementsto me by then,” he said.

Once agreements areobtained, the next stepwould be to do surveywork and file a petitionwith the county commis-sioners, he said.

The township and vil-lage both must rule to ap-prove or object to the an-nexationwithin 25 days ofthe petition, he said. Fail-ure to rule is accepted asapproval.

Batavia proceedswith annexationBy Roxanna [email protected]

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