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How will youremember 2011?

From a wet and cold begin-ning to a ... wet and cold ending,2011 looks much the same goingout as it did coming in.

In between, however, we hadour share of laughs and cries,joys and heartbreaks.

What will you most remem-ber about 2011? And to what areyou looking forward in 2012?

E-mail your thoughts [email protected],with “2011 memories” in thesubject line. Please include yourname, community and a way tocontact you.

Happy New Year.

Math is a ‘cinch’at Batavia

Learning math in Anita Cash'sclass is a cinch this year – a cinchsack that is.

The Batavia Middle Schoolteacher has been using sewingprojects in her gifted math class-es for eight years. Previous pro-jects included sock monkeys, butthis is the first year for the cinchsacks.

The change came whenstudents lost their sock monkeysupplies.

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PIERCE TWP. — Four area menhave purchased the Royal OakCountry Club, 1 StillmeadowDrive, making ownership localfor the first time in 25 years.

The group is composed of JeffMazzaro of Pierce Township, BobYeager of Williamsburg, andDave Copelin and Lance Atkins ofAnderson Township.

The club was foreclosed ontwo years ago and was being runby Textron Inc. The new ownersdeclined to name the purchaseprice.

According to Copelin, theywill rename the club StillmeadowCountry Club, the name it origi-nally opened under back in 1963.

"We felt Royal Oak in the last10 years has gotten a bad reputa-tion and we wanted to let theworld know there's been a changeand we're back to local owner-ship," he said.

All four men are members ofRoyal Oak and when they heard itwas for sale they decided to buyit.

According to Mazzaro, theproperty has deteriorated overthe years. He said they plan onrenovating the clubhouse and re-opening the pool.

They will also offer variousmembership packages such as

social memberships, golf mem-berships and pool memberships,and they hope to have a tie-in withthe Beechmont Racquet & Fit-ness club, which is owned by At-kins.

Copelin said they plan on in-troducing an Adopt-A-Vet pro-gram this spring as well. Mem-bers will be able to "adopt" veter-ans honorably discharged in thelast 10 years or active military

personnel and allow them to usethe golf course under their mem-bership.

"We think that's going to bevery attractive to people withtheir memberships," he said.

Mezzaro said he's been a partof Royal Oaks since he caddiedthere as a12-year-old and workedhis way up to golf shop attendant.

"With local ownership provid-ing credibility and stability cou-

pled with members that feel likeit's their club again, the culturearound here will change immedi-ately," said Mazzaro. "Togetherwe will restore the energy that'sbeen lost over the last severalyears."

The club will remain a mem-bers-only club, according to Co-pelin, and will no longer offer thedaily fee pass. For more informa-tion, call the club at 752-6500.

Golf course gets new owners, nameBy Lisa J. [email protected]

An aerial view of the Royal Oak Country Club. The club was recently bought by new owners and changedthe name back to the original Stillmeadow Country Club. PROVIDED

BATAVIA — Bob Turner, theRepublican-endorsed candidatefor Clermont County commis-sioner, withdrew his name Dec.19 from the March primary bal-lot because he did not haveenough valid signatures.

Turner, of Miami Township,had filed to run in the March 6Republican primary against in-cumbent Clermont County Com-missioner Ed Humphrey.

Republican Committee mem-

bers meetinggave Turner theendorsementover Humphreyin November.

Judy Miller,director of theClermont CountyBoard of Elec-tions, said Turner

did not have enough valid signa-tures because he had turned inpre-signed petitions.

Petitions must be signed af-ter the signatures are gathered,she said.

Miller said Turner called theBoard of Elections and was in-formed of the problem beforethe board met Dec. 19 to certifythe ballot.

Because he withdrew his pet-ition before the board met hehas the option to run as a write-in candidate, Miller said.

When asked if would run as awrite-in candidate, Turner said,“No comment.”

“I had errors on a few of mypetitions, and I take full respon-sibility for it,” Turner said.

Miller said two other candi-

dates had problems with ballotpetitions.

Charles Collier, of GoshenTownship, who had filed to runin the 14th Ohio Senate District,did not have enough valid signa-tures.

He withdrew before the bal-lot was certified and can run asa write-in.

Another candidate, Leo Lo-pez, of Milford, filed to run inthe 66th Ohio House District,but lives in the 65th House Dis-trict. He was removed from theballot.

Commissioner candidate withdraws from ballotBy John [email protected]

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AMELIA — Mayor Leroy El-lington presided over his lastvillage council meeting Dec. 19.

“I would like to thank thegood citizens of Amelia forplacing their trust in me,” hesaid.

Ellington, who served oneterm as mayor, did not run forre-election.

The new mayor, Todd Hart,will be sworn into office Jan. 1.

At the meeting, Hart pre-sented Ellington a plaque withthe mayor’s gavel attached.

“I would like to thanks May-

or Ellington for an outstandingjob over the past four years,”said Council Member ReneeGerber. “I am sorry he choose

not to run. I thank him for allhe has done.”

Ellington said he was disap-pointed he was not able to fin-

ish some of the tasks he un-dertook when he became may-or.

He recited some of the is-sues Amelia faced over the pastfour years, including the effortto dissolve the village, the de-bate over an earnings tax andconsideration of outsourcingthe police department to theClermont County Sheriff’s Of-fice.

“I am happy the Amelia Po-lice Department remains in-tact,” he said.

Ellington told council mem-bers he hoped village leader-ship will be proactive.

“It’s been an honor,” he said.

Ellington bids farewell as Amelia mayorBy John [email protected]

Council MemberTodd Hart, left, whowill be sworn in asmayor of AmeliaJan. 1, presents aplaque to outgoingmayor LeroyEllington at theDec. 19 villagecouncil meeting.JOHN SENEY/THE

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UT approves TQL tax incentivesThe Union Township

trustees Dec. 15 approvedan agreement to give taxincentives to Total QualityLogistics.

As part of the agree-ment, TQL will beginbuilding a new facility atits current 30-acre site inthe Ivy Pointe office parkin 2012. The company has

committed to hiring 575new employees by 2014,and could add as many as1,000 employees by 2015.

“TQL will receive taxincentives based on per-formance. That is, theywill receive no upfront in-centives. Instead, bothUnion Township and TQLwill benefit as the compa-

ny succeeds,” said KenGeis, township adminis-trator.

Trustee Timothy Don-nellon said, “This is a win-win for Union Townshipand Total Quality Logis-tics. We are thrilled withTQL’s decision to expand.”

Donnellon later read aletter from U.S. Rep. Jean

Schmidt, who congratulat-ed the board on its agree-ment and the positive im-pact it will have not onlyon Union Township, but onall of Clermont County.Schmidt was in Washing-ton, D.C., and was not ableto attend the meeting.

Also, the trustees re-viewed the proposed 2012

budget. According to Geis,Union Township is set tolose about $1.1 million instate revenue next year,but the township antici-pates receiving about$400,000 in revenue withthe opening of JungleJims in 2012.

“We have had to reducespending in the areas of

our police and fire ser-vices, but there will be noproposed lay offs or re-duction in services. Had itnot been for the agree-ment entered into withJungle Jims, personnel re-ductions or a reduction inthe level of service wouldlikely have been neces-sary,” said Geis.

Do you know anunsung hero?

CLERMONT COUNTY —Here’s your chance to hon-or that special individual orgroup by nominating themfor Clermont County’s an-nual Salute to Leadersaward event.

The nomination couldbe a special teacher or anoutstanding student, a car-ing healthcare worker orsomeone in the safety andjustice field; it could be aneighbor or friend; it couldbe a group that’s made adifference in your life.

Nominating them issimple and free to do. Justgo to "clermontchamber-.com" and click on Salute toLeaders. Choose a categoryand then fill out the onlineform. What a wonderfulway to celebrate the holi-day season by honoring theunsung heroes in our coun-ty.

Salute to Leaders is aproject of the ClermontChamber Foundation andsponsored by Park Nation-al Park, Lykins Oil, AMIG,

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Genealogy openhouse

BATAVIA — Discoverthe genealogical resourceshoused in the ClermontCounty Public Library. TheClermont County Genea-logical Society will host afree open house at 1 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Ba-tavia Branch Library,180 S.3rd St.

Learn how to get startedtracing your family tree.Learn strategies for over-coming your genealogybrick walls. Learn aboutThe Clermont County Ge-nealogical Society’s cur-rent projects. Stop by tomeet members and talkwith them about their pas-sion for family tree re-search

Election meetingBATAVIA — The regular

monthly board meeting ofthe Clermont CountyBoard of Elections hasbeen rescheduled forThursday, Jan.19, at10 a.m.The meeting will

be held at the board of-fice, 76 S. Riverside Drivein Batavia.

Trustee vacancyBATAVIA TWP. — Due to

the death of Jim Bushman,who was elected BataviaTownship trustee Nov. 8, avacancy will occur Jan. 1,

2012 on the Batavia Town-ship Board of Trustees.

According to Ohio Re-vised Code, the two re-maining trustees shall ap-point a person to fill suchvacancy within 30 days ofthe date the vacancy oc-curred. The appointedtrustee will fill an unex-pired term which runs un-til Dec. 31, 2013.

With this in mind the re-maining Batavia TownshipTrustees, James Sauls Jr.and Bill Dowdney, have setthe following procedurefor appointing the newtrustee.

» Any individual 18years of age or older and aregistered voter in BataviaTownship should submit aletter of interest to the Ba-tavia Township Trustees,1535 Clough Pike Batavia,OH 45103.

» The letter should listtheir qualifications andreason why they would likethe appointment.

» The letter should beaddressed to the attentionof Jennifer Haley, fiscal of-ficer, and be postmarkedno later than Tuesday, Jan.17, 2012.

The board will then re-view the letters and makean appointment at a specialmeeting that will be sched-uled for sometime in Janu-ary.

FB volunteerssought

CLERMONT COUNTY —Farm Bureau is seekingleaders to help with the an-nual membership cam-paign. In addition to help-ing the organization grow,volunteers have the oppor-tunity to earn fun prizes.

“Membership is vital toFarm Bureau,” said CindyCassell, Clermont Countymembership co-chair. “Welook forward to growingour numbers and havingfun while we do it.”

The campaign will offi-cially kick off Jan. 23.

“We have prizes forfolks who participate at ev-ery level,” said Cassell.Volunteers can earn one-of-a-kind Farm Bureauclothing, many “neat” priz-es including a Longaberg-er basket complete withengraved lid and protector,a cruise for two and a tripto American Farm BureauFederation’s 2013 annualmeeting.

For more information,call 937-378-2212 or visitwww.ofbf.org.

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BATAVIA — Despite atighter budget, officials atClermont Senior Servicessay they will be able tomaintain services in 2012without cuts.

Cindy Gramke, who willbe taking over as executivedirector of the agency Jan.1, said even though a SeniorServices levy renewal was

passed in 2011, it will gener-ate about $500,000 less inrevenue in 2012 than in2010.

That is because of a re-duction in property values,Gramke told the ClermontCounty commissionersDec. 7.

The agency also is fac-ing a reduction in state andfederal funding, she said.

“We have worked hardto come up with a plan,”

Gramke said. “We have putefficiencies in place.”

She said the agency issaving money by cuttingsalaries through attrition.

The agency also has newsoftware that saves ontransportation costs.

George Brown, who isretiring as executive direc-tor at the end of December,said the demand for trans-portation for seniorsgrows, with 60,000 trips

projected this year.He pointed to other ser-

vices the agency continuesto provide, including homerepair assistance, Meals onWheels and adult day ser-vices.

The agency recentlyopened a new adult daycare center on James SaulsSr. Drive that serves up to60 people a day.

“Senior services does agreat job of supporting

seniors and allowing themto stay in their own homes,”said County CommissionerEd Humphrey.

Brown said the agencyplans to build a 40-unit sen-ior housing facility at 611College Drive in Batavia.

He said construction ofthe facility, called DimmitWoods Senior Housing,should begin in the springof 2012.

“It’s for older folks ableto stay independent,” hesaid.

Senior agency to maintain servicesBy John [email protected]

Gramke

BATAVIA TWP. — TheClermont County Sher-iff's Office is looking forhelp in finding a missingBatavia Township man.

Eugene B. Woodruff,41, of 418 MillboroSprings Drive, was re-ported missing Oct. 20from his home in the

Green-briar Mo-bile HomePark, saidSheriffA.J. “Tim”Rodenbergin a pressrelease.

Wood-ruff had been residingwith his brother at themobile home park duringa separation from hiswife, but moved out Sept.28, Rodenberg said.

Woodruff does notown a vehicle and is be-

lieved to be riding a bicy-cle, Rodenberg said.

The sheriff said therehave been no reports orindication Woodruff issuicidal and there are noknown medical con-cerns.

Two Social Securitychecks have arrived atWoodruff's address thathe has not claimed, Ro-denberg said.

Anyone with any in-formation about thewhereabouts of Wood-ruff is asked to call 732-7648.

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CLERMONT CO. — LiveChristmas trees are a tra-dition in many homes, butafter the holidays they of-ten end up in land fills ordumped on the side of thehighway. This year thereare many opportunities fortrees to be dropped off orpicked up for recyclingthroughout ClermontCounty.

Matt Taylor, service di-rector for Union Township,

said, “In general, the ser-vice is offered afterChristmas through Jan. 31.The trees are recycled intomulch, which Bzak Land-scaping recycles at no costto residents. It’s a greatway to keep the trees out oflandfills and off of the sideof the road.”

In order to participatein the program, trees mustbe cleared of all orna-ments, lights, tinsel andother decorations. Treesnot meeting these require-ments may not be accept-

ed. The following is a list ofwhere and how to recycleChristmas trees in Cler-mont County.

Amelia: Curbside pick-up is available Tuesday,Dec. 27 and Jan. 3..

Loveland: Pick-up anddrop off options are avail-able. Residents should callthe Public Works Depart-ment for disposal drop offoptions, or call 683-0150,ext. 1439, for pick-up.Trees will be collectedDec. 19 through Jan. 9.

Miami Township: Resi-

dents can drop off Christ-mas trees to Paxton Ram-sey Park or Miami Mead-ows seven days a week dur-ing daylight hours fromDec. 26 through Jan. 31.

Milford: Curbside pick-up is available everyWednesday in January2012.

Pierce Township: Resi-dents can drop off trees atthe Pierce Township Hallany time after Dec. 25. Thelast day for drop off is yetto be determined. Thedrop-off area is the park-

ing lot closest to the ballfields, which will be clear-ly marked.

Stonelick Township:Residents can drop offtrees at the ClermontCounty Fairgrounds nearthe horse barns from Dec.26 through Jan. 25. Signswill be posted.

Union Township: UnionTownship residents candrop off trees behind theService Department Com-plex at 4312 Glen Este-Withamsville Road any-time between Jan. 1 and

Jan. 31. During normalbusiness hours, a townshipemployee will be availableto assist with drop off.

Pattison Park, Cler-mont County Park Dis-trict: County residents candrop off trees lakeside atPattison Park, Dec. 27through Jan. 15.

Recycle your Christmas trees this yearBy Emily [email protected]

Owens to run forOhio House 66thDistrict seat

Nick Owens is runningfor the Ohio House of Rep-resentatives in the newlycreated 66th District. Hisname will be on the March 6Republican primary ballot.

Owens is a graduate ofBatavia High School andthe University of Cincin-nati. He is in his last year oflaw school at the Univer-sity of Dayton where he isscheduled to graduate thisMay. Prior to entering lawschool Owens worked near-ly five years for U.S. Rep.Jean Schmidt with sepa-rate stints in her Cincinnatidistrict and Washington,D.C. offices.

Additional campaign in-formation can be found at:www.votenickowens.com.

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK

Clermont County Commissioners Dec.21 recognized U.S. Army National GuardSgt. Chris Schoumacher for his service tothe country.

Schoumacher, a graduate of Glen EsteHigh School in Union Township, just re-turned from Iraq. He was one of the lastAmerican soldiers to leave the country.

“I was fortunate to be able to comehome for Christmas,” he said.

Schoumacher also was recognized atthe county commissioners meeting withpresentations from U.S. Rep. JeanSchmidt, the Thank You Foundation andthe Clermont County Veterans’ ServiceCommission.

Soldier honored

Clermont County Commissioners Dec. 21 recognized U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. ChrisSchoumacher, center, for his service to the country. Commissioner Ed Humphrey, right, readsa proclamation while Commissioner Bob Proud listens. Schoumacher, a graduate of GlenEste High School in Union Township, just returned from Iraq. JOHN SENEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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

BATAVIA TWP. — Learning mathin Anita Cash's class is a cinch thisyear – a cinch sack that is.

The Batavia Middle Schoolteacher has been using sewing pro-jects in her seventh- and eighth-grade gifted math classes for thelast eight years. Previous projectswere braided rugs and sock mon-key, but this is the first year for thecinch sacks – bags with draw-strings.

The change came after lastyear when students were losingtheir sock monkey supplies out oftheir bags.

“The bags didn't cinch at top. Sowe're doing cinch sacks to helpkeep stuff together,” said Cash.

The seventh-graders will savetheir sacks to store the sock mon-key supplies when they work on itat a later date.

Cash first started doing the pro-jects to reinforce what the stu-dents were learning in class.

“They get bored out of theirminds,” she said of teaching solelyfrom books, “and then they can't doreal world stuff. It's hard to trans-fer what they see in the book toreal world stuff so you have toshow them as you go.”

She said the students learn ge-ometry from designing with theirown patterns and how to takesomething from two-dimensionalto three-dimensional. They alsolearn how to work the sewing ma-chines volunteers bring in.

“Everything about any ma-chine is mathematical,” said Cash.“They learn how to go through theprocess without any written in-structions.”

Eighth-grader Blake Hale said,“It's kind of hard but after you getused to it it's kind of fun. You haveto learn angles and trajectory anddesign patterns to do in the ma-chine.”

Cash has volunteers from thecommunity come in to help the stu-dents. This year one of her volun-teers was a former student, Victo-ria Davis, and her mother BeverlyDavis.

“Two of my kids have been inMrs. Cash's class and she's in-spired both of them,” said BeverlyDavis. She said Victoria, a senior atBatavia High, plans on studyingmath education in college.

And while her classroom maylook more like home economicsthan math, Cash said it's all con-nected.

“It is all math. Everything inlife has a pattern to it,” she said. “Itteaches how to use your brain. Weneed kids to learn to think withconfidence.”

Learning math a ‘cinch’ at Batavia MiddleBy Lisa J. [email protected]

Volunteer Patty Tripp helps Batavia eighth-grader Jake McGeorge with the cinch sack he is constructing in Anita Cash's gifted math class. LISA J.


Batavia senior Victoria Davis helps eighth-graders Charlie Hatfield, center, andBlake Hale as they sew their cinch sacks in Anita Cash's gifted math class. LISA J.


Volunteer Beverly Davis, left, listens as Batavia MiddleSchool teacher Anita Cash gives instructions on assistingher eighth-grade gifted math students with theirsewing project. LISA J. MAUCH/COMMUNITY PRESS

NEW RICHMOND — RetiringNew Richmond school boardmembers David Painter andSharon Stark were honored atthe December meeting.

Stark and Painter, who serveda combined 12 years, will be re-placed by incoming board mem-bers David Hawkins and KimHayden, both former boardmembers.

Board member Fred Heflinpraised the two outgoing mem-bers.

“I have served on the Board ofEducation on and off since 1979and have served with 19 differ-ent board members,” said He-flin. “I want to compliment Da-vid and Sharon because they areat the top of the list.”

Painter praised the role NewRichmond schools has played inhis life.

“Were it not for teacher Su-

zanne Hale I would still be sittingon the wall on Front Street,” saidPainter. “She took a special inter-est in me and I went on to becomethe first member of my family togo to college.”

Painter praised the two newboard members.

“I feel good about the mem-

bers coming on board,” saidPainter. “I'm confident the boardwill continue to try to reduce thefinancial cost to the district andto improve on the educationalexperience of students.”

New Richmond honorsretiring board members

Retiring NewRichmond schoolboard membersDavid Painter andSharon Stark holdExcellent WithDistinction carstickers andceremonial bellspresented to themat their last boardmeeting. PROVIDED

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The following students have earnedhonors for the first quarter of 2011-2012.

Fourth gradeMerit Honor roll - Jason Ackerman,

Abigail Allen, Lilli Fields, Jonah Hanra-han, Austin Houston, Taylor Jones,Logan Kunz, Ellie Mansfield, JettaMcCart, Samantha Pratt, Ashley Sarbell,Brandon Savage, Allison Verdin, LydiaVictor, Kailey Wehrmeyer and MitchellWilliamson.

Honor roll - Hailey Carnahan, DrewCoorey, Garret Corbin, Elizabeth Court-ier, Aaryn Craig, Jarrett Donley, JerridEvans, Trenton Evans, Seth Fischesser,Owen Gibbs, Lexie Hebling, AnnaHouck, Claudia Kennedy, Chase Kiser,Jacob Kunz, Amy Lewis, Caleb McCon-nell, Katherine Moore, Destiny Morel,Jacob Reams, Sebastian Reissig, KatieRufft, Wyatt Seal, Dakota Stewart,Nathan Taylor, Joe Vance, Lexy Vogt,Lilly Wildey, T. J. Williams and ChrisWillis.

Fifth gradeMerit Honor roll - Holly Chandler,

Cierra Fluhart, Lindsey Hoffman, Sebas-tian Johnson, Carmen McDonald, JordanMcKinley, McKenzie Miller, Hailey Pennyand Sawyer Scheu.

Honor roll - Olivia Brashear, TylerBullock, Jon Davidson, Sophia Deardorff,Sierra Deitsch, Matt Elliott, Gage Goo-deart, Julie Harrison, Alex Heflin, IanHerrmann, Tyler Heskamp, Hailey Jow-ers, Jody Lytle, Melanie Matheney, MaryMoran, Abby Morgan, Allison Neiderhel-man, Trista Smith, Ben Spires and AlyssaStiles.

Sixth gradeMerit Honor roll - Julien Battista, Elise

Bezold, Josie Blome, Nicholas Edmond-son, Jacob Heskamp, Jazmyn Hinkston,Kiae Marshall, Michael Nichols, KaraO'Toole, Trinite Patterson, Kaleigh Pratt,Rainy Stripplehoff and Nicholas Swisher.

Honor roll - Mackenzie Adams, An-drew Appelmann, Andrew Bach, KaitlynBlice, Hallie Bolton, Haylie Clemmons,Peyton Daugherty, Zachary Deardorff,Adam Durham, Aaron Ellis, Lane Flamm,Matthew Franks, T. J. Gelter, MatthewHosler, Christopher Isaacs, Bryce Lavely,Scott Lindsey, Shelby Miller, Haily Olson,Jazmine Roden, Elexis Sanchez, FaithSchuster, Evan Taylor, Maria Trimble,Sean Underwood and Zachary Wuest.

HONOR ROLLS

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

BATAVIA — UC Clermont’sMen’s Basketball John Hurleyearned his 900th win when theteam traveled to Rio Grande andbeat the Red Storm 72-69.

This career coaching win putHurley in elite company withsome of the most recognizednames in coaching.

Coach Hurley was honoredprior to the men’s game Dec.19 asthe Cougars took on Ohio Mid-Western University.

“Congratulations to CoachHurley on reaching this outstand-ing milestone,” said UC Clermont

Dean Greg Sojka.Hurley began

his coaching ca-reer at MilfordHigh School (1971-1976) where heracked up 103wins.

Before his ar-rival at UC Cler-mont College in2004 he coached

26 years at Cincinnati State from1977-2003, winning 554 games.

Since 2004, Coach Hurley haswon 242 games as the Cougars’

coach, making six consecutiveappearances in the United StatesCollegiate Athletic Association(USCAA) National Tournamentand winning the USCAA NationalChampionship title in 2008.

“I feel good about the fact thatI get to do the thing that I love todo. I’ve been lucky because I’vebeen able to continue coachingfor a long time. I am not one tolook back, but when I do, I realize,I’ve coached a lot of games andI’ve had a lot of good players andassistant coaches that I’veworked with down the line that

have helped make my basketballcareer so enjoyable,” said CoachHurley.

Coach Hurley’s winning rec-ord has earned him multipleCoach of the Year honors fromthe USCAA, Ohio CommunityCollege Athletic Conference andthe National Junior College Ath-letic Association, as well as in-duction in the Ohio High SchoolBasketball Coaches AssociationHall of Fame and the NJCAACoaches Hall of Fame in recogni-tion of his 800-career victory.

Hurley was selected to the

Greater Cincinnati BasketballHall of Fame in 2010. His coach-ing awards also include winningthe Ohio Community College Ath-letic Conference men’s basket-ball championships nine timesand the National Junior CollegeAthletic Association regionalchampionships four times.

Hurley played college basket-ball 1959-1963 at Bowling GreenState University.

For more information aboutthe UC Clermont Courgars bas-ketball teams, visit:http://www.ucclermont.edu/.

UC Clermont’s Hurley earns 900th win

HurleyTHANKS TO

DOTTIE STOVER

Joey Ward, a defending statechampion, completed a 5-0 run atthe two-day, 39-team SouthwestOhio Wrestling Coaches Associa-tion Glenn Sample Classic bywinning the132-pound champion-ship Dec. 17 at Harrison.

The Moeller Crusaders,ranked second statewide, fin-ished atop the overall standingswith 267.5 points, outscoring run-ner-up Loveland (176 points) andthird-place Mason (159.5).

For Glen Este, freshman MattSicurella was seventh at 113pounds and senior Drew Kearnswas sixth at 138.

Photos by Nick Dudukovich andTony Jones/The Community Press

Max Davis, a sophomore from Glen Este, makes an escape and gets a win win over St. Xaver's Jack Castellini,a junior, in the 145 class at Harrison High School during the Glenn Sample Classic wrestling tournamentDec.17. TONY JONES/STAFF

Ready, set, wrestle!Glen Este'sMichaelStamperwrestledPrinceton's AJKowal in thefirst round ofthe Coaches'Classic, Dec.17. NICK

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Boys basketball» Glen Este was toppled by

Walnut Hills 81-43 Dec.16. Sopho-more Tyler Flanigan led the Tro-jans with 14 points.

Glen Este lost to St. Xavier 73-45 Dec. 17. Senior Alex Fultz had14 in the defeat.

The Trojans got back in thewin column Dec. 20 beating Wil-mington 71-64. Alex Fultz led with27 points.

» Batavia lost to BlanchesterDec. 16, 57-48. Patrick Kuebel ledthe Bulldogs in the loss with 13points.

On Dec.17, the Bulldogs lost toRiverview East 50-46. Junior Dil-lon Gilbert had 15 points.

» New Richmond beat AmeliaDec. 16, 52-46. Junior guard Aus-ten Craig had 16 points.

» Clermont Northeastern beatWilliamsburg 59-42 on Dec. 20.Junior center Derek Schmidt had13 points.

Girls basketball

» Amelia beat Felicity-Frank-lin Dec. 17, 48-30. Kymmy Simonhad 24 points.

» Glen Este got by ClermontNortheastern 37-34 on Dec. 15.Cassidy Bailey topped the LadyTrojans with nine points.

» Batavia lost to SummitCountry Day on Dec. 17, 54-23.Freshman Samantha McElfreshhad nine points.

» Williamsburg beat DeerPark 62-47 on Dec.19. Senior TaraDennis popped in 24 for the LadyWildcats.

» New Richmond beat Batavia55-32 Dec. 19. Sophomore JosieBuckingham led the Lady Lionswith 15 points

Boys bowling» Glen Este beat St. Xavier

Blue 2628-2420 Dec. 16. JarredBrewer led the Trojans with a 383series.

The Trojans defeated North-west 2937-2699 Dec. 19. High se-

ries went to Tyler Clark with a468.

Girls bowling» Glen Este beat Wilmington

Dec. 14, 2304-2117. Haley Vogel-gesang had the high series for theLady Trojans with a 382.

On Dec. 19, the Lady Trojansbeat Northwest 2149-2050. Am-ber Walters rolled a 344 series.

Boys wrestling» New Richmond defeated

two-time small school championRoss at the Glenn Sample Coach-es Classic wrestling tournamentat Harrison High School Dec. 17-18. For the Lions, Brody Hookswas second at 113 pounds; seniorAustin Skaggs was seventh at120;senior Cory English was sixth at160 pounds; and junior J.R. For-see was third at 285 pounds.

Boys swimming» Glen Este was sixth at the

Madeira Invitational Dec. 17.

PRESS PREPS HIGHLIGHTS

All AmericanWittenberg University junior

libero Christina Gilene, a McNi-cholas High School graduate,helped lead her team to the 2011NCAA Division III Women’s Vol-leyball National Championshipand earned third team All-Amer-ica honors from the AmericanVolleyball Coaches Association.

Wittenberg won its first titlein volleyball by winning in con-secutive sets over ChristopherNewport University 25-21, 25-21,28-26. In the championshipmatch, Gilene recorded 21 digsand was awarded a spot on the all-tournament team.

This is the first time that ateam from Ohio has won anNCAA volleyball title at any levelof competition.

Leading up to the NCAA vol-

leyball championship, Gilenewas named the North Coast Ath-letic Conference Libero of theYear. While appearing in a team-high 104 sets during the regularseason, Gilene made just 20 ser-vice reception errors in nearly500 attempts, and she contribut-ed 27 service aces to rank third onthe team.

Gilene was named the NCATTournament Most Valuable Play-er for her contributions to Wit-tenberg’s 17th NCAC title.

Gilene also earned first-teamAll-Great Lakes Region honorsfrom the AVCA and was named tothe regional all-tournamentteam, where she had a match-high 24 digs in helping Witten-berg defeat defending nationalchampion Calvin COllege in theNCAA Great Lakes Regional fi-nal.

BRIEFLY

NEW RICHMOND — A newscoreboard at the New RichmondHigh School pool was dedicatedDec. 18 in honor of Judy and JoeMiddeler, who have coached theLions swimmers for a combined50 years.

Judy Middeler is in her 36thyear as swim team coach whileher brother Joe is in his 14th sea-son.

“I think they know how we feelabout them,” said New RichmondAthletic Director Doug Foote.

“I’m not a New Richmond per-son but there’s something specialabout this place when you lookback and see the Ron Birds (33years as football coach) and RonReids who coach here for 30years. People stay here foreverand ever because of the quality ofpeople they work with,” he said.

Former New Richmond swim-mers Mark Miller and Alex Lewisspearheaded the fund drive thatraised $7,500 for the new score-board. Among the groups makingdonations were the New Rich-mond High School PTO, GirlScout Troop 48026, RiverHillsBank and the New RichmondSports Foundation.

“They are not only greatcoaches, they’re great people andgreat mentors,” said Miller.“Granted they may have taughteveryone in New Richmond howto swim, but that’s not all of thestory. They have been involvedwith Special Olympics and theVillage Food Pantry. They reachout to the community and if some-one needs help they will be thereto help.”

New Richmondswim coacheshonored

New Richmond High School swimcoaches Judy and Joe Middelerstand under the new swimmingscoreboard the school dedicatedin their honor. PROVIDED

Former New Richmond High School swimmers Mark Miller (secondfrom left) and Alex Lewis (right) spearheaded the fund drive thatraised $7,500 to purchase a new scoreboard at the high school pool inhonor of swimming coaches Joe, left, and Judy Middeler. PROVIDED

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Community Journal EditorTheresa L. [email protected], 248-7128Office hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-FridaySee page A2 for additional contact information.

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The Williamsburg-BataviaHike/Bike Trail has been an ongo-ing project in the East Fork StatePark region for several years.What began as an economic de-

velopment ven-ture to provideopportunitiesfor visitors tothe park to hikeor bike into thevillages of Wil-liamsburg andBatavia, whileexperiencingthe beauty ofone of Ohio’slargest stateparks, has

proven to be a much larger oppor-tunity than first expected.

We always hoped the statisticsthat showed the East Fork StatePark averaged a million visitors a

year would mean hikers and bik-ers might decide to hike or bikeout of the park into the villagesand spend a dollar or two. Thatwould be economic development.What we learned was we can alsohike or bike into the park and thatwould be health and wellness. Ei-ther way we win.

Unlike many hike-bike trailprojects that require land pur-chases along with expensive le-gal issues, we were able to negoti-ate leases through the U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers and Ohio De-partment of Natural Resourceslands which enabled us to reopenseveral of the roads abandonedduring the construction of Har-sha Lake. This project is beingdone in phases as funds becomeavailable.

Phase I was completed twoyears ago. Phase II, scheduled for

construction spring/summer2012, will reopen Kain Run Roadinto the East Fork State Park.

Batavia Township has begunclearing abandoned sections ofZagar and Short Summit Roadand our hope is Phase III won’t befar behind Phase II, which bringsus to the point of this letter. OnJan. 21, 2012, we will be sponsor-ing the Hike-Bike Rock and Roast

at Pattison Park Lodge just westof Owensville from 6:30 p.m. to11p.m. The night will include notonly some great roasted pig, butalso a silent auction, a specialvideo created by the Williams-burg and Batavia schools tech-nology departments chroniclingthe past, present and future of thehike/bike trail and some insightinto the beautiful East Fork StatePark region of Clermont County.We will end our evening withsome rockin’ fun with music byHey! Mr. DJ.

You are cordially invited to at-tend this one-of-a-kind event andbe part of the growing movementto “keep the trail moving.” Indi-vidual tickets are $20. We hopeyou appreciate the value of thisevent and the effort it representsenough to sponsor a table. Eachtable seats eight people comfort-

ably and is available for $200.Seat and table tickets and infor-mation are available by contact-ing me at the village of Williams-burg office, 513-724-6107.

Donated items for the event’ssilent auction would also be wel-come and would certainly assistour efforts to create a specialevening for all participants, aswell as providing positive expo-sure to your business through ouradvertisement of your supportfor this unique project.

We do hope you’ll choose tojoin us for a momentous eveningon Jan. 21. Thanks for your time,and “lets keep the trail moving!”

Williamsburg-Batavia Hike/BikeCommittee event organizers are:Debbie Clepper, Mia Supe, Julie

Graybill, Chris Clingman and MaryAnn Lefker.

Keep the hike/bike trail moving at pig out Jan. 21

GuestcolumnistCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

Last week’s questionShould the annual basketball

game between the University ofCincinnati and Xavier Universitybe discontinued after this year’sgame ended in a brawl? Why orwhy not?

“Overreaction n. - To reactwith unnecessary or inappropri-ate force, emotional display, orviolence. There is no reason forthe administration to mirror thebehavior of the play-ers.....'nough said.”

A.P.

“What would canceling thegame teach the student athletesrepresenting these two schools?That when the going gets tough,you quit? Dealing with conflictis a very real part of life and avery valuable lesson. Learnfrom your mistakes and do itbetter next time.”

B.P.

“I would vote to end ALL thegames. Colleges should be aboutacademics, not athletics - a placefor learning, not for trainingpeople who generally do notmeet the standard academic re-quirements for a future in theNBA.

J.S.B.

“Yes, the game should be end-ed. There is too little commondecency and too little sports-manship shown at the Shootout.

“The trash talking betweenthe players and the obscenitiesfrom the stands have no place inathletics, anywhere. It has al-ways been that way and if theShootout continues, even if it im-proves for awhile, it will againrevert back to the gutter.

“The Shootout is not biggerthan the two basketball pro-grams and the programs are notmore important than the aca-demic missions of UC and XU.

“As a holder of two degreesfrom UC and a long-time sup-porter of their athletic pro-grams, I hope that they make astatement and end the series.”

T.H.

“If people want to watch this(and they evidently do), then letthem have that opportunity. Asfor me, I prefer to watch grassgrow, or paint dry, or the Weath-er Channel.

“However, I do have strongfeelings about the uncivilizedbehavior and thuggishness ofthe players on both teams.

“I suspect that it is somethingthat is a part of their upbringingin lower income neighborhoods,and once their patterns of be-

havior are established, it is diffi-cult to change them.

“I don't have an answer, but Iwould say that part of the reasonthese players act the way theydo is that they have one skill tomarket, and someone (UC andXU) is buying that skill, and it in-flates their egos.

“I also think that in manycases, it would probably be re-vealed that the players camefrom families where there is nomom and dad present to providestability and direction.

“I'm old enough to rememberhow the country was in the late’40s and1950s - it wasn't like this.

Bill B.

“Most of us were not alivewhen the first shootout tookplace in 1928. It's wrong to endsuch a tradition due a brawl.Both schools should be able topolice their teams and fans sofuture games can be held oncampus and are once again en-joyable, win or lose.”

R.V.

“The debacle of the Cross-town Slugfest stands out as anembarrassment to our littletown. As in most similar sportfights, those in charge mustbear the responsibility for thealtercation.

“The Cintas Center on thecampus of Xavier University isa superb college basketball fa-cility. During the traditionalcontest this year, the XavierMusketeers clearly establishedtheir superiority over the Bear-cats of the University of Cincin-nati after the first 10 minutes.UC shot the ball poorly through-out the game as X breezed to asignificant lead after building acomfortable margin at the half.

“Revenge motivated theMusketeers after a 20-point de-feat a year ago and they let theBearcats know it. There was alot of talking – far too much.

“It is noteworthy that in thefar more violent game of foot-ball there is a penalty for un-

sportsmanlike conduct. No suchfoul exists in basketball at anylevel. The referees simply con-trol the tenor and pace of thegame by calling the game ‘tight’or ‘letting them play.’

“The home team with the ap-proval of the opponent picks therefs in college ball. These refsfrom the tiny Atlantic Sun Con-ference had no idea of the par-ticular intensity of this event.

“Fan, families, and playersalike are keyed up to the max forthe Shootout. The refs let themplay. Far worse, they let themtalk for 39 minutes and 51 sec-onds until tempers exploded.The result was assault with in-tent.

“As Coach Cronin escortedhis players off the court afterthe suspended game, they wereberated by the partisan crowdand X players standing on chairsthat formerly made up the UCbench.

“Xavier won by 23 points.Finger pointing and fights oc-curred in the crowd. UC coachMick Cronin complained bitter-ly of the loss of control by the of-ficials. He claimed he was told to‘shut up and sit down.

“Ironically, the lone technicalfoul of the game was leviedearly in the contest against Xcoach Chris Mack and had nobearing on the fight.

“At post-game press confer-ences, Coach Cronin apologizedfor the embarrassing conduct ofhis players. Several Xavierplayers remarked that theywere ‘gangstas’ and reveled intheir convincing victory to thedelight of their fans.

“Radio host Ken Broo (one ofthe better local sports talk hostsof this overexposed format)placed the blame on the unpre-pared officials of the game.

“The fact is that both coachesknow their players and what thisgame means. A Bearcat come-back was out of the questionwith less than one minute re-maining.

“At the same time, the Mus-keteer victory was assured andthose players who had talkedthroughout the contest could beremoved from the game with noeffect on the outcome.

“The fact is both coaches lostcontrol of the game and theirteams and a great annual eventlost its glow. These competitiveyoung men are really just bigstrong boys who are trained tocompete and win at almost anycost.

“The adults in the room lostsight of the most valuable as-pects of competition. Even morepathetic are those individuals

willing to fight over a basketballgame.”

jMac

“I do not think the annualgame between UC and X shouldbe discontinued. This is an age-old tradition that should be keptalive.

“The players in the recent in-cident should be reprimanded …and even maybe

disqualified from playing.But don’t stop the event for whathappened.”

E.S.

“I entered Xavier as a fresh-man in the fall of 1947. It seemsto me the UC game as we calledit was being resumed rightaround then after a suspensionof about 20 years for – surprise!– bad conduct.

“School rivalries, team rival-ries in professional area add tothe fun of sports AS LONG ASTHEY ARE JUST GAMES. (Re-member, once you get past highschool most of the athletes arevisitors with your school's orcity's name on their jerseys.)

“So, if history has repeated it-self this year, and then becomesa three-peat, cancel it.”

F.N.

“This is rhetorical as far astradition goes. Why should youwant to discontinue a game be-cause of a few hotheads goingafter one another on the court?

“Besides, it is up to the NCAAto make that decision, not twocolleges, not the public, not thepress.”

O.H.R.

“No. It was a pretty cleangame if you ignored the jawing.

“The failure came from bothcoaches and the refs. Thereshould have been a clampdownon the players during the game.

“The game is too big and im-portant to the community. Whilethis was a black eye, it shouldnot be considered a knock-outpunch.”

J.Z.

“Do we cancel MLB, NHL,NFL, NASCAR or NBA eventsbecause a few nuckleheadsfight? Do we stop going down-town because some people getrobbed? Do we stop driving be-cause some people die inwrecks? Stop electing presi-dents because some are inept?

“We can't hide from life. Wejust need to take reasonable pre-cautions and carry on. Hopeful-ly, the 2 schools have learnedtheir lesson.”

P.C.

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NEXT QUESTIONDo you “celebrate” NewYear’s Eve or New Year’s Day,or is each “just anotherday?” What is your favoriteNew Year’s Eve/New Year’sDay memory?

Every week we ask readers aquestion they can reply to viaemail. Send your answers [email protected] Chatroom in the subjectline.

United Way of GreaterCincinnati is supporting areahardworking area familiesby helping them determine

whether theycan claim theEarned In-come TaxCredit(EITC), aswell as re-ceive freehelp prepar-ing their taxreturns.

The sitesare:

• Work-force One, 756 Old Ohio 74.Check back at www.make-workpay.com for dates andtimes.

• Clermont County Com-munity Services, 3003 Hospi-tal Drive, Batavia, by ap-pointment only, Tuesday,Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. Feb. 2 through April13. Call 735-8807.

Those interested in theservice should bring the fol-lowing to their tax prepara-tion site:

• Valid picture I.D.• Social Security cards for

all individuals listed on thereturn.

• A copy of last year’s taxreturn.

• Form 8332 for non-custo-dial parents claiming a child.

• All income statements.• Self-employment rec-

ords and any documentsshowing taxes withheld.

• Child/dependent careprovider’s tax number, if ap-plicable.

• Student loan interest/college tuition expensespaid.

• Proof of account at finan-cial institution for directdebit or deposit (i.e. can-celed/ voided check or bankstatement).

• Additional documenta-tion to claim possible taxcredits, such as first-timehome-buyer credit.

Billie Kuntz is executivedirector of Clermont Community

Services.

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COMMUNITYJOURNAL

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2011

Many residents turned out for theRiver Village Christmas celebra-tion in New Richmond Dec. 10. It

was cold but very sunny.

Strolling along the riverfront

Margie Keck, event organizer, escorts Santa and Mrs. Claus intoNew Richmond Dec. 10 for A River Village Christmas. LISA J.


Bucky the Gutter Shuttermascot greets Nolan Suffridge,2, of Amelia during the RiverVillage Christmas Dec. 10 LISA J.


Town crier Bill Knepp rings his bell andgreets people entering HaussermannPark during the River Village Christmasevent Dec. 10. LISA J. MAUCH/COMMUNITY

PRESS

Mr. and Mrs. Claus lead the Santa "Paws" parade Dec. 10 in NewRichmond during the River Village Christmas. LISA J. MAUCH/COMMUNITY

PRESS

This little Santa is 1-year-old Markus Campbell,who was visiting his grandmother DebbieRosario of New Richmond. LISA J. MAUCH/COMMUNITY

PRESS

Brittaney Bash, 12,walked in theSanta "Paws"

parade Dec. 10with her rabbit

Princess Dinker.LISA J.

MAUCH/COMMUNITY

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Mia Bash, 6, is helped byvolunteer Marilyn Pater inmaking a birdseed ornament inNew Richmond Dec. 10 during theRiver Village Christmas. LISA J.


Ozzy the dog made Santa's"naughty" list this year. He'sowned by Kristi Farris of NewRichmond. LISA J. MAUCH/COMMUNITY

PRESS

Ten-year-old Mikaila Nichting, left, 8-year-old CeciliaGilpin and 15-year-old Jenny Roberts were angels forthe live nativity during the River Village ChristmasDec. 10. LISA J. MAUCH/COMMUNITY PRESS

St. Peter's Church membersperformed a live nativity for

the River Village ChristmasDec. 10. Reading the story was

Ron Stang, a deacon at thechurch. The three wise men

were Derrick Hitting, 15, leftSam Anniston, 15, and

Madison Williams, 10. LISA J.


Jack Mosbaugh, 4, of NewRichmond walks Jossi during theSanta "Paws" parade Dec. 10. LISA

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B2 • COMMUNITY JOURNAL • DECEMBER 28, 2011

THURSDAY, DEC. 29Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at Rowe Woods, 4949Tealtown Road, Nature Shop.Celebration of the life and workof artist and naturalist. Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members: $8,$3 children, free ages 3 andunder. 831-1711; www.cincynatu-re.org. Union Township.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30p.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, 2010 Wolfangel Road,$5. 379-4900. Anderson Town-ship.

Friendly Zumba Fitness Class,7 p.m., Rplace, 23 Swan Lane,$5. 310-5600; www.zumbawith-robin.webs.com. Amelia.

Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m. and6:30-7:30 p.m., Trinity UnitedMethodist Church Milford, 5767Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road,Fusion of jazz dance, resistancetraining, Pilates, yoga andkickboxing. Family friendly. $38per month. Presented by Jazzer-cise Milford. 476-7522; www.jaz-zercise.com. Milford.

Health / WellnessHealth Screenings, 10 a.m.-noon, Homan ChiropracticEastgate, 4380 Glen Este-With-amsville Road, Brief healthquestionnaire, blood pressure,height, weight, pulse and spinal/

postural evaluation. Free. 753-6325. Union Township.

Holiday - ChristmasAnimated Nativity Display,6-9 p.m., Comboni MissionCenter, 1318 Nagel Road, Christ-mas story presented with narra-tion, lights, animation andmusic. Mission market, Nativitysets, Christmas boutique andmission museum. Free, cannedgood donations accepted.Presented by Comboni Mis-sionaries. 474-4997. AndersonTownship.

Holiday - Veterans DayHonoring Military at Homeand Abroad, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.,Eastgate Harley-Davidson/Buell,699 Old State Route 74, Compa-ny is teaming up with UnitedService Organizations to providecare packages for soldiers serv-ing overseas. Bring donations tostore during military apprecia-tion month. Family friendly. Freedonations accepted. Presentedby Eastgate Harley-Davidison/Buell. 528-1400. Withamsville.

Literary - LibrariesHoliday Movie Time, 4-5 p.m.,Symmes Township BranchLibrary, 11850 Enyart Road,Movies for children and families.Popcorn and lemonade provid-ed. Family friendly. Free. Pre-sented by Public Library ofCincinnati & Hamilton County.369-6001; www.cincinnatilibra-ry.org. Symmes Township.

Music - AcousticFrankly Speaking, 8-11 p.m.,Putters Three-Putt Tavern, 5723Signal Hill Court, 831-5777;www.putterstavern.com. Mil-ford.

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

Music - JazzBlue Chip Jazz Band, 6:30 p.m.,Front Street Cafe, 120 Front St.,553-4800. New Richmond.

NatureAnimal Encounters, 1 p.m.,Woodland Mound, 8250 OldKellogg Road, SeasongoodNature Center. Take an up closelook at a few animals who callthe park home. Free, vehiclepermit required. Presented byHamilton County Park District.521-7275; www.greatparks.org.Anderson Township.

PetsFamily Night: Free Dog Park,6-9:30 p.m., KennelResorts, 5825Meadowview Drive, CedarGrove Dog Park. All dogs wel-come. Dog owners required tobring proof of dog’s vaccina-tions. Family friendly. Free.831-7297; www.kennelresort-s.com. Milford.

FRIDAY, DEC. 30Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at Rowe Woods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members: $8,$3 children, free ages 3 andunder. 831-1711; www.cincynatu-re.org. Union Township.

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

Exercise ClassesJazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Trinity United Methodist ChurchMilford, $38 per month. 476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.

Health / WellnessMobile Mammography Unit, 7a.m.-3:30 p.m., Kroger Loveland,800 Loveland-Madeira Road,Fifteen-minute screenings. Costvaries per insurance plan. Fi-nancial assistance available forqualified applicants. Appoint-ment required. Presented byJewish Hospital. 686-3300.Loveland.

Holiday - ChristmasAnimated Nativity Display,6-9 p.m., Comboni MissionCenter, Free, canned gooddonations accepted. 474-4997.Anderson Township.

Holiday - Veterans DayHonoring Military at Homeand Abroad, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.,Eastgate Harley-Davidson/Buell,Free donations accepted. 528-1400. Withamsville.

NatureAnimal Encounters, 1 p.m.,Woodland Mound, Free, vehiclepermit required. 521-7275;www.greatparks.org. AndersonTownship.

SATURDAY, DEC. 31Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at Rowe Woods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members: $8,$3 children, free ages 3 andunder. 831-1711; www.cincynatu-re.org. Union Township.

Community DanceNew Year’s Eve Dance, 9 p.m.-1a.m., American Legion Post 288,208 E. Main St., Doors open 8p.m. Music by Shawn Ham-monds. Beer and set-ups in-cluded. You may BYOB. $15.724-9915. Williamsburg, Ohio.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 9:30-10:30a.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. AndersonTownship.

Jazzercise, 7:45-8:45 a.m. 9-10a.m., Trinity United MethodistChurch Milford, $38 per month.476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.

Holiday - New Year’sNew Year’s Eve with ModelBehavior, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.,Anderson Bar and Grill, 8060Beechmont Ave., Includes partyfavors, toast at midnight and

appetizer buffet. Music byModel Behavior. Family friendly.$20. Reservations required.Presented by Model Behavior.300-7729. Anderson Township.

New Years Eve Party, 9:30p.m.-1:30 a.m., Putters Three-Putt Tavern, 5723 Signal HillCourt, With Big Daddy Walkerand karaoke. No cover. 831-5777. Milford.

PetsPuppy Play: Free Dog Park, 1-3p.m., KennelResorts, 5825Meadowview Drive, CedarGrove Dog Park. For puppies upto age one. All puppies musthave completed, at minimum,their second round of puppyshots. Family friendly. Free.831-7297; www.kennelresort-s.com. Milford.

SUNDAY, JAN. 1Dining EventsAll-You-Can-Eat CountryBreakfast, 9 a.m.-noon, Amer-ican Legion Hall Milford, 450Victor Stier Drive, Eggs, bacon,sausage, potatoes, biscuits, toastand sausage gravy. BenefitsAmerican Legion Post 450. $8,$4 ages 10 and under. Presentedby American Legion Post 450.831-9876. Milford.

PetsSingles Night: Free Dog Park,6-9:30 p.m., KennelResorts, 5825Meadowview Drive, CedarGrove Dog Park. Single adultsages 21 and up welcome toshare love of dogs with othersingle adults. Dog ownersrequired to bring proof of dog’svaccinations. Free. 831-7297;www.kennelresorts.com. Mil-ford.

MONDAY, JAN. 2Dance ClassesSquare Dance Lessons, 7-9p.m., Mount Moriah UnitedMethodist Church, 681 MountMoriah Drive, Ages 8 and up.Instructor: Sharon Murphy,licensed square dance caller. $5.

Presented by BeechmontSquares Dance Club. 871-6010.Withamsville.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30p.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. AndersonTownship.

TUESDAY, JAN. 3Cardio Bootcamp, 9:30-10:30a.m., Milford Martial Arts Acad-emy, 1053 Ohio 28, Intenseworkout to burn calories. Ages18 and up. $60 per month foreight classes, $10 walk-in. 383-8339; www.milfordmartialart-sacademy.com. Milford.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4Dining EventsWAVE Free Community Din-ner, 6 p.m., Milford First UnitedMethodist Church, 541 Main St.,Part of Wednesdays Are VeryExtraordinary event. No churchservice attached, no reservationsneeded. All welcome. Familyfriendly meals. Free; donationsaccepted. 831-5500; www.mil-fordfirstumc.org. Milford.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30p.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. AndersonTownship.

Music - JazzWine Down Wednesday, 7-10p.m., Great Scott, 1020 OhioPike, Wine specials and music byFathead Davis. Free. 752-4700;www.1greatscott.com. With-amsville.

Religious - CommunityHealing Rooms, 7-8 p.m.,Milford Assembly of God, 1301Ohio 131, Spiritual, financial,physical or emotional healing.Free. 831-8039; www.milfordag-.com. Miami Township.

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Jelani Lewis, 16 months, of College Hill checks out the trains and the poinsettias at the Krohn Conservatory. The Krohn's annual holiday show, "Trains, Trestles and Traditions" is open10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Jan. 1. Admission is $6, $5 for seniors and $4 for children. JEFF SWINGER/STAFF

The Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949Tealtown Road, is hosting a Charley Harper Art Showthrough Dec. 31. The show is free for members, $8, $3children and free for children ages 3 and younger. Hoursare 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Pictured is Cardinal Close-Up by CharleyHarper. For more information, visit www.cincynature.orgor call 831-1711. PROVIDED.

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As I write this column,2011 is coming to a close

and the newyear is justabout to be-gin. I’ve en-joyed “talk-ing” to youeach weekand meet-ing many ofyou, some-times at so-cial or pro-fessional

events, sometimes in thegrocery aisle, at church orat the mall.

This column connectsus all in a very personalway. You’ve heard my sto-ries and I’ve listened toyours, and the commonthread in all of our lives iswhat means most to us:family, friends and thesharing of meals with thosewe love. Happy, healthy,blessed 2012!

Rita’s clone ofWillams-Sonomapeppermint bark

How many versions ofthis have I shared?! Itweaked the recipe onceagain, taking into accountthe new packaging forchocolate chips (they usedto be packaged in 12 oz.bags, now it’s11.5 oz. for themost part). The most im-portant thing is to melt boththe white chocolate and thedark slowly and over rela-tively low heat so they don’t“seize” or burn. You can dothis in a double boiler or abowl placed over a pan ofsimmering water (don’t letthe bottom of the bowltouch the water), in a non-stick skillet over low heator in the microwave using50 percent power at 40-sec-ond intervals. Regardlessof the way you melt choco-late, pull it from the heatwhile there are still lumpsremaining. When you stir,the residual heat willsmooth it out. This is a nicehostess gift or light dessertafter a heavy New Year’smeal.

First, line cookie sheet

with foil.

3 cups dark chocolate chips(I use Kroger Belgianchocolate chips)

2 cups white chocolate chips(I use Kroger whitechocolate chips)

1¼ teaspoon purepeppermint extract,divided into ¾ and ½teaspoon measures

1⁄3 to ½ cup peppermintcandy, crushed. If youwant, sift the crushedcandy through a sieve toremove the real fineparticles. (Those are foryou to nibble on!)

Melt chocolates as de-scribed above. Add ¾ tea-spoon extract to the darkchocolate after meltingand ½ teaspoon extract tothe white chocolate aftermelting.

Pour dark chocolate on-to foiled cookie sheet andspread to thickness de-sired. Place in refrigeratorto harden.

Let white chocolate coola bit (make sure it’s stillpourable) before spread-ing on top of chilled darkchocolate layer. This willprevent it from melting thewhite layer.

Immediately sprinklewith crushed candy. Re-frigerate until hard. Be-fore you cut or break thecandy, let it sit out a fewminutes. That will helpkeep it from shearingapart.

Giovanna Trimpe’swonderful eggcasserole

You may know her asGiovanna or Joanne, oreven as ArchbishopSchnurr’s chef at St. Peterin Chains Cathedral in Cin-cinnati. She’s the author ofthe "Holy Chow" cookbookand a popular media per-sonality. She and I metsometime ago and becamefast friends. Giovanna isgoing international soon, asa guest on the Alonso Pepeshow on EWTN early nextyear. To get details, checkout her website at Holy-

chow.com. To learn moreabout Giovanna, log ontoYouTube and watch hervideo about her journey.Anyway, I tasted this casse-role during a breakfast sheand I made for the Fox 19morning crew. I have lotsof favorite egg casseroles,but this one is now at thetop of the list and will be onmy holiday brunch table.Here’s how Giovanna doesit:

One large loaf French bread3 jars Old English cheese1½ sticks margarine7 eggs1 tsp. Kosher or other salt2 cups milkCooked sausage, optional

Grease or spray a 13- by9-inch glass pan.

Break up bread intosmall cubes with crust. Laybread in bottom of pan.

Melt jars of cheese andmargarine. Pour over thebread.

Beat eggs, salt and milktogether. Pour over thebread mixture. If you wantto add sausage, now is thetime to mix it in.

Cover with aluminumfoil and refrigerate over-night.

Bake casserole:Let sit at room temper-

ature for a half hour.Bake for 1 hour at 300

degrees.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is anherbalist, educator and au-thor. E-mail [email protected] with “Rita’skitchen” in the subject line.Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.

Rita tweaksWilliams-Sonomapeppermint bark

RitaHeikenfeldRITA’S KITCHEN

Rita's version ofWilliams-Sonomapeppermint bark wouldmake a great hostess gift.THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD

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good Christmas and goteverything you wantedor needed.

We have attendedseveral Christmas par-ties, one of them wasWhiteoak Valley Grange.On the way there weresome of the most beauti-ful light displays. If youhave the time to drivearound your neighbor-hood to see the beautifullights and the nativityscenes it will lift yourspirits and make youunderstand what Christ-mas is all about.

A lady bought eightpeanut butter/birdseedfeeders for Christmas

gifts. Thisis a goodidea tofeed God’sbirds andwildlife.This is thetime ofyear thatfood is inshort sup-ply for

them.Last week, Ruth Ann’s

back was really givingher problems. She need-ed to set on a stool in thekitchen to cook or washdishes. We went to Dr.Sipple in Bethel. He is achiropractor. He reallydid her some good.

Friday evening the

Monroe Grange at Nich-olsville had a Christmassupper and gift ex-change. There was agood crowd. Ruth Annfixed the ham and ev-eryone brought a dish tobe enjoyed by all.

Ruth Ann and I hadthe pleasure of beingwith Santa Claus andMrs. Claus last Saturdayand Sunday afternoonand evening at theGrant’s Milford GardenCenter. The children andgrown ups were suregreat. One little girlasked Santa for a kittenfor Christmas. Hermother said four yearsago she asked Santa fora puppy and they got awiener dog. She askedSanta what she shouldname the puppy he sug-gested Rudolph so shedid that.

As we were going toMilford on the MilfordParkway, a United DairyFarmer store had gaso-line for $2.93 per gallon.So we stopped Sundayevening and filled up.By golly that was a goodChristmas present.

We were watching TVthe other day and a fell-er said he had put aDVD together featuringthe Recollections of

Ruth Lyons. Now I knowthere are many of youfolks that listened andwatched Ruth Lyons’programs. My Motherwould not miss the pro-gram. Mom fixed dinnerso all of us could eat andlisten to Ruth. What awonderful lady she wasand the amount of goodshe did for the childrenand other folks. You maywonder where you canget this program. TheUDF stores have them.Ruth Ann got one at thesame store on MilfordParkway while I wasfilling up the truck withgas. There are twodisks. The one we playedwas 101 minutes long.They sure brought backmemories. There wasPeter Grant, Paul Dixon,Bob Braun, Willy Thawland of course Ruth Ly-ons along with manyothers. Instead of melisting them here youget the Recollections ofRuth Lyons. You willenjoy this program ifyou get one. Watch it onChristmas Day or when-ever you can. Therewere some very wonder-ful parts in it. She was avery warm and lovingperson.

Monday evening the

Bethel Lions Club hadtheir Christmas dinnerat the Grant CareerCenter here in Bethel.What a meal the schoolput on. As I have saidbefore the Forcee broth-ers do a super job.Thanks Ray and Gary. Ifyou want a good meal,try getting there be-tween 10:30 a.m. and 12noon on a Tuesday,Wednesday or Thursday.On certain Wednesdaysthey have ribs. You needto get there early to geta seat so stop and sayhello to the culinaryclass. These students doa super job of learningto cook and waiting onthe customers.

I was talking to Mikeat the Boars Head BaitShop. He said the folkswere still catching crap-pie fishing about 20 feetdeep. The crappie are ofgood size. The duckhunters are gettingducks and deer huntersare doing good.

The new kitten wehave has been hiding,trying to catch a bird,but is having no luck. Itis interesting to watchChessy hide and waitand sometimes jumptrying to get one. Ourgrandson named the

kitten Chester, but itseems the kitten is a girlinstead of a boy so wechanged the name toChessy. It is such abeautiful cat. It surelikes to lay either onRuth Ann’s lap or on theblanket Ruth Ann usesto put over her in herchair. We hope it stayssmall, but I imagine itwill grow up. It will be agood loving cat for us toenjoy and it seems wehave already spoiled it.Now that is OK. We havethe beagle dog and shehas been spoiled. Wetend to do this. I don’timagine you folks dothat. Ha. Ha. The Lordgives us these animalsto take care of and loveso we are obligated totake as good care ofthem as we can. Now thekitten will enjoy thespecial treat it will getat Christmas.

Start your week bygoing to the house ofworship of your choiceand give thanks to theGood Lord. Happy NewYear God bless all. Morelater.

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Many consumers tookadvantage of great salesthis holiday season andput lots of purchases ontheir credit cards. There’sno doubt it's great to getthose savings but unlessyou're careful, thosedeals can come back tohaunt you

That’s what BrandonCombs, of Fort Mitchell,learned after buying acouch in 1997, when hewas just 18. The couchcost less than $500, whichhe put on a store creditcard.

“I made minimumpayments and it seemslike that drug on for a fewyears until finally, with afew late payments, thatbrought the balance toover $500,” Combs says.

When he lost his job hestopped paying on the

credit card.In 2006,

Combscalled theMarylanddebt col-lector thatbought hisdebt andoffered tosettle onthe ac-

count. Combs says, “Icontacted them and theypretty much immediatelysaid, 'If you give us acredit card payment overthe phone now we'll settlefor 50 percent. We'll sendyou a letter in the mailthat the debt has beenresolved.'”

Combs paid $610 withhis credit card but neverreceived that settlementletter. He should havedisputed the charge with

his credit card companywhen he failed to get theletter since that was partof the deal. Instead, heforgot about it.

Unfortunately, the debtwas not settled. Instead itwas sold to another debtcollector and that compa-ny got a default judgmentafter suing Combs.Combs says he had movedseveral times and wasnever notified of the law-suit.

This new debt came asquite a shock to Combsbecause he thought hehad already paid it off. Inaddition, he had just refi-nanced his house andthere was no indication ofthis debt on his creditreport.

Combs says, “I paidback more than what Iborrowed over 11 yearsago, and an additional$610 was paid five yearsago. Now this debt col-lector wants another$1,500.”

It is absolutely shock-ing how that 14-year-olddebt has continued togrow as a result of mount-ing interest charges andfees.

This latest debt col-lector is taking part of hispaycheck in order tocollect. The money cameright out of his paycheckat Christmas time so thefirm could be paid in full.

Combs has filed withthe court for a hearing, atwhich time he'll presenthis evidence of paymentand hopes to get this mon-ey back.

All this serves as avaluable lesson: Don’t buymore than you can affordbecause the debt can justkeep getting larger andlarger.

Howard Ain answers con-sumer complaints weekdayson WKRC-TV Local 12. Writeto him at 12 WKRC-TV, 1906Highland Ave., Cincinnati45219.

Using credit can come back to haunt you

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AMELIAArrests/citationsGary S. Weber, 53, 48 ChapelRoad, dogs running at large,Nov. 26.

Incidents/investigationsBurglaryTV and currency taken; $600 at84 W. Main St., Dec. 5.

Dogs running at largeAt 48 Chapel Road, Nov. 28.TheftGasoline not paid for at Speed-way; $47.47 at 51 W. Main St.,Dec. 9.

BATAVIAArrests/citationsRobert J. Floyd, 20, 3875 Ohio222, warrant, Dec. 2.

Kimberly F. Hair, 27, 6546 Sher-man Ave., warrant, Dec. 7.

Sean R. Anthony, 27, 2500Viking Court, warrant, Dec. 9.

Terrell D. Reid, 29, 111 N. 6th St.,warrant, Dec. 10.

Nickolas R. Legg, 19, 2871 Ohio132, drug paraphernalia, Dec.11.

Incidents/investigationsBurglaryCash jewelry etc. taken at 75 S.2nd St., Dec. 7.

Domestic violenceAt Spring Street, Dec. 4.At Clark Street, Dec. 10.TheftI-Pod taken from locker atBatavia Middle School at BauerAvenue, Dec. 8.

NEW RICHMONDArrests/citationsJeffrey B. Branam, 20, 206Washington St., warrant, Dec.3.

Jeffrey J. Pare, 26, 204 Washing-ton St., warrant, Dec. 5.

Amanda K. Donell, 24, 205 MainSt., warrant, Dec. 9.

Incidents/investigationsCruelty to animalsTwo pit bull dogs attacked otherdog at 215 Light Point, Dec. 3.

PIERCE TOWNSHIPArrests/citationsJessica Fischer, 21, 2351 Beech-

mont Ave., recited, Dec. 1.Sherri Miller, 44, 2191 Ohio 125,recited, Dec. 2.

Linda L. Gregory, 26, 9 Montgo-mery Way, bench warrant, Dec.3.

Jerome Lang, 18, 1751 E. OhioPike No. 199, domestic violence,Dec. 9.

Nicholas A. Vargas, 27, 310 St.Andrews No. A, warrant, Dec. 7.

Michael S. Lykins, 20, 362 St.Andrews No. F, warrant, Dec. 9.

Tyler F. Bowling, 18, 2871 Ohio132, warrant, Dec. 11.

Ronnie L. Ridenour, 36, 504Denmark Drive, warrant, Dec.11.

Incidents/investigationsAggravated menacingFemale was threatened at 1751Ohio 125 No. 103, Dec. 10.

Domestic violenceAt East Ohio Pike, Dec. 9.Endangering childrenChildren were left unattended E.Ohio Pike No. 211, Dec. 9.

RapeFemale juvenile reported thisoffense at Pond Run Road, Dec.5.

TheftCompressor and phone chargertaken; $530 at 1268 Elm Ridge,Dec. 5.

Cash taken; $160 at 1759 CulverCourt No. 4, Dec. 10.

Unauthorized use2002 Hyundai taken at 414 OldOhio 52, Dec. 6.

UNION TOWNSHIPArrests/citationsElizabeth Edwards, 32, 4577 N.Cross Court, driving undersuspension, Dec. 6.

Jeffrey A. Poe, no age given, 816Clough Pike, warrant, Dec. 6.

Heather L. Bolin, 24, 503 Picca-dilly, driving under suspension,Dec. 6.

David E. White, 19, 474 Piccadil-ly, drug instruments, Dec. 6.

Lauren M. Kirry, 22, 469 Auxier,warrant service, Dec. 7.

Mark Gaddis, 27, 4123 Fox RunTrail, drug abuse, parapherna-lia, Dec. 6.

Doyle S. Lovell, 47, 812 Mas-sachusetts, driving undersuspension, Dec. 6.

Joshua R. Oetzel, 29, 224 N.Broadway, driving under sus-pension, Dec. 7.

Kristy V. Eichelbrenner, no agegiven, 450 Craig Road, warrant,Dec. 7.

Cassandra L. Clark, 19, 144Southern Trace, warrant service,Dec. 8.

Paul Smith, 46, 4570 Dameron,criminal trespass, Dec. 6.

Kenneth J. Warren, 27, 7059Dawson, warrant service, Dec.7.

Gregory L. Rudd, 50, 701 W.Levitt Road, driving underinfluence, Dec. 7.

Brenden B. McSwain, 20, 3885Old Savannah, theft, Dec. 7.

Lloyd M. Patterson, no agegiven, 498 Piccadilly, warrantservice, Dec. 7.

Heather R. Satterfield, 37, 480

Massey Court, no drivers li-cense, Dec. 8.

Alexandria E. Weaver, 27, 500University Lane, driving underinfluence, Dec. 8.

Todd M. Malpass Jr., 26, 4879Powderhorn, driving undersuspension, Dec. 8.

Phillip F. Whisner, 43, lka 3848Dickman, warrant service, Dec.9.

Kathryn Worley, 47, 4534 Teal-town, intoxicated in roadway,Dec. 8.

Betty Barger, 28, 4315 EastforkValley, intoxicated in roadway,drug paraphernalia, Dec. 8.

Shawn A. Mitchel, 36, 2535 Ohio50, passing bad checks, theft,falsification, Dec. 8.

Ricky A. Monk, 55, 1446 Bercliff,warrant service, Dec. 13.

Jannette S. Sutherland, 24, 442Kenwood, drug instruments,paraphernalia, Dec. 13.

Amanda L. Robertson, 25, 532 S.Union, theft, Dec. 12.

Nicholas Kincaid, 27, 454 OdinDrive, warrant service, Dec. 12.

Denise R. Bright, 33, 1237 Trac-tion Lane, falsification, Dec. 12.

Bobby R. Sinclair, 33, 1237 Trac-tion Lane, falsification, Dec. 12.

Angela Gilb, 38, 427 Gay St.,failure to reinstate, leavingscene, Dec. 12.

Clayton Blackwell Jr., 70, 1130Eight Mile, disorderly conduct,Dec. 9.

Nickolas McKinley, 19, 1010Western Ave., assault, menac-ing by stalking, Dec. 8.

Joshua C. Marshall, 29, 143Lovett Park, driving undersuspension, Dec. 9.

Michael Steward, 32, 747 OhioPike, driving under suspension,Dec. 10.

Dustin T. Koberski, 20, 4485Brandview, drug possession,warrant service, Dec. 8.

Michael A. Curtis, 29, 2075Franklin Laurel, open container,Dec. 9.

Joshua M. Vallance, 32, 157Cardinal, warrant service, Dec.10.

Angela R. Laney, 42, 640 DanielCourt, driving under suspen-sion, Dec. 9.

Jared D. Sayers, 26, 3960 NineMile Tobasco, driving undersuspension, Dec. 10.

Walt Disney, 34, 1059 Old Ohio74, warrant service, Dec. 9.

Joseph S. Sjulin, 19, 726 OhioPike, driving under influence,Dec. 9.

Michelle Sheets, 47, 2107 Stonel-ick Woods, theft, Dec. 10.

Jeffrey Vandergriff, 31, 4175 S.Gensen, driving under influ-ence, Dec. 11.

Thomas W. Dick, 22, 4420 East-wood, criminal trespass, Dec.12.

Jason Sayers, 28, 66 Brandywine,driving under suspension, Dec.11.

Nichole Drew, 26, 507 Piccadilly,drug possession, Dec. 11.

POLICE REPORTS

ABOUT POLICE REPORTSThe Community Journal Clermont publishes the names

of all adults charged with offenses. The information is amatter of public record and does not imply guilt or in-nocence.

To contact your local police department, call:» Amelia, Chief David J. Friend, 753-4747» Batavia village, Chief Mike Gardner, 732-5692» New Richmond, Chief Randy Harvey, 553-3121» Pierce Township, Officer in charge Lt. Jeff Bachman,752-3830» Union Township, Chief Terry Zinser, 752-1230» Williamsburg, Chief Mike Gregory, 724-2261» Clermont County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff A.J. “Tim” Ro-denberg, 732-7500.

B6 • COMMUNITY JOURNAL • DECEMBER 28, 2011 ON THE RECORD

Northside Baptist Church320 Brown St.

Bethel, Ohio 45106Pastor: Ben Hurst

Ph: (513) 734-6040Sunday School 10:00-10:45Children’s Church Provided

Worship 11:00Wednesday Prayer Service 7PM

Come grow with a churchon a "mission"

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OFGOSHEN

1828 Woodville Pike • 625-5512Pastor Junior V. Pitman

Sunday School – 10:00amMorning Worship – 11:00am

Prayer Time – 5:30pmSunday Evening – 6:00pm

WED. Prayer & Bible Study – 7:00pmNursery provided for all services

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHOF MT REPOSE

6088 Branch Hill-Guinea PikeKen Slaughter, Pastor

Sunday School 9:45am - Worship 11am(nursery provided)

Sunday Evening Service 6pm-Youth 6pm513-575-1121 www.mtrepose.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

A fellowship where God changespeople for life. Come visit us!

2545 Highway 50Owensville, OH 45160

513-732-2324Sunday School 9:00am

Childrens Church 10:00amWorship 10:00am

Contemporary and traditional withlive music and multi-media.

OWENSVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

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Saint Peter Church1192 Bethel-New Richmond Rd

New Richmond, Ohio 45157Phone 553-3267

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

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

Saint Mary Church,Bethel3398 Ohio SR 125

Phone 734-4041

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

Sunday Mass – 10:30 AMwww.stmaryparishfamily.org

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Sunday School 9:00 amWorship 10:30 am

Children’s Worship and Childcare 10:30 amhttp://www.emmanuel-umc.com

EMMANUELUNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Amelia-Olive Branch Road732-1400

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

Sunday Worship: 9:00 & 10:30 AM withChildrens Church & Nursery

PASTOR JONATHAN KOLLMANNwww.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

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PRINCE OF PEACELUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

101 South Lebanon Rd.Loveland, OH 45140 683-4244Lead Pastor Jonathan Eilert

Pastor Grant EckhartSaturday Service 5:00pm

Sunday Services 8:00, 9:30am & 11:00amSunday School 9:30am

http://www.princeofpeaceelca.org

All Saints Lutheran Church445 Craig Road

Mt. Carmel, Ohio 45244513-528-0412

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

Pastor James Dinkel513-528-9142

LUTHERAN

5910 Price Road,Milford831-3770

www.faithchurch.net

Services 8:00 am, 9:15 am & 11:00amSteve Lovellette, Senior PastorNursery proivided at all services

Take I-275 to exit 57 toward Milford, Right onMcClelland, Right on Price, church soon on Right

EVANGELICAL FREE

SUNDAY:Sunday School (All Ages) 9:30amWorship Service 10:30am

Children’s Worship.(1st-5th Grades)

Discipleship Hour 6:00pmNursery Care ProvidedHandicapped Accessible

MONDAY:Ladies’ Bible Study/Prayer Group 10:30am

WEDNESDAY:‘Bethel Chapel’ Prayer Service 7:00pmYouth Group - Grades 6-12 7:00pm

S.Charity & E. Water Sts.Bethel, Ohio 45106 513-734-4204

Office: M-F 8:00am - 2:00pmE-mail: [email protected]

www.bethelnazarenechurch.org

Rev. Scott Wade, Senior PastorRev. Cynthia Church, Discipleship PastorRev. Dale Noel, Congregational Care PastorRev. Kent Davenport, Youth Pastor

BethelNazareneChurch

NAZARENE

WilliamsburgUnited Methodist Church

Welcomes YouSunday Morning Schedule:9AM - Worship: Traditional10AM - Classes & Groups

11AM - Worship: ContemporaryNursery care provided

330 Gay Street, Williamsburg, OH 45176One block north of Main Street at 3rd513-724-6305 [email protected]

Pastor: Rev. Jay Madigan

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

5:00 pm, 8:00 pm & 11:00pm

Christmas Day Services10:00 am

5767 Pleasant Hill Rd (next to Milford Jr. High)

513-831-0262www.trinitymilford.org

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Come visit us at theOwensville United Methodist Church

Located at 2580 US Hwy 50(next to the library) or (1mile east of Owensville on 50)

Contemporary Service.......................9:00amTraditional Service.......................10:30am

Something for children at each service

Prayer and Fasting Wednesday at 6:00pm

Pastor Mike Smith 513-732-2211

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

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6635 Loveland Miamiville RdLoveland, OH 45140

513-677-9866(across from the Oasis Golf Club)

Worship ServicesContemporary

Sat 5pm & Sun 9am

TraditionalSunday at 10:30 a.m.

Full childcare & churchschool at all services.

Dr. Doug Damron, Sr. PastorRev. Lisa Kerwin, Assoc. Pastor

www.epiphanyumc.org

UNITED METHODIST

MULBERRY WESLEYAN CHURCH949 SR Bus. 28, Milford 831-3218

Eric George, PastorKent Underwood, Minister of Worship & Music

Sunday School 9:30amWorship/Children’s Church 10:30amTuesday Adult Bible Study/Prayer Mtg 7:00pmWednesday Youth Mtg. 7:00pmFriday Young Adult Mtg. 7:30pm

“A friendly Church for the Whole Family”

WESLYAN

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

CALVIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHAmelia/Withamsville - 3mi. East of I-275

1177 West Ohio Pike (SR125)-Phone 752-2525

Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am

Nursery care providedwww.calvin-pc.org

PRESBYTERIAN

LOVELANDPRESBYTERIAN

CHURCHA Loving, Praying, Caring ChurchJoin us for Sunday Services

Worship Service ......................10:00amChurch School ......................... 11:15amFellowship/Coffee Hour after WorshipNursery Provided/Youth Group Activities

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: Melvin MooreChurch: 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

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Sunday Morning 10:00AMContemporary Worship

Practical MessageClasses for Children & Teens

Nursery CareSunday 6:00PM

Avalanche Youth ServiceWednesday 7:00PM

Bible Study (adults) / AvalancheYouth

We have many other groupsthat meet on a regular basis

4050 Tollgate Rd,Williamsburg, OH

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Cherice CrawfordCherice Toler Crawford, 19,

Williamsburg, died Dec. 14.Survived by parents Carl

Crawford, Sherisa Wilson; step-mother Tracy Gray-Gross; sib-lings Christopher Crawford,Cynthia Armstrong, ZacharySaunders, Katelyn Holder;grandparents Norma (DennisMaynard) Crawford, Mr. andMrs. Vernon Wilson; fiancé BenjiBrockman.

Services were Dec. 20 at EvansFuneral Home.

Judy Thompson

Judy Ann Thompson, 63, diedDec. 20. She worked for Cintas.

Survived by children NancyDavis, Doug Conover; grand-children Dustin, Chase Conover,Joshua Roberts, Mason Davis;sister Evelyn Thompson. Preced-ed in death by parents Carl, RoseBogan Fry, siblings George, MaryFry.

Services were Dec. 22 at EvansFuneral Home.

Thelma WachterThelma Virginia Wachter, 95,

Williamsburg, died Dec. 20. Sheowned an upholstery business.

Survived by daughter FrancineGlassmeyer.

By Evans Funeral Home.

DEATHS

ABOUT OBITUARIESBasic obituary information and a color photograph of

your loved one is published without charge. Call 248-7134for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial trib-ute, call 242-4000 for pricing details.

The following cases have beenfiled with Clermont Countyclerk of courts.

FilingsElliott Lester, et al. vs. StephanieNeumann, et al., other tort.

Debora Beach, et al., vs. WillieWatson, et al., other tort.

Keith Zornes vs. Ford Motor Co.Batavia Transmission Plant, etal., worker’s compensation.

James L. Sturgill vs. RHT Inc./Steve Buehrer Administrator,worker’s compensation.

James W. Lewis vs. Kerry Chrys-ler Jeep Dodge Inc./Steve

Buehrer Administrator, worker’scompensation.

Maxine K. Willhite vs. SouthwestOhio Developmental Center/Steve Buehrer Administrator,worker’s compensation.

Martin W. Johnson vs. ObannonCreek Golf Club/Steve BuehrerAdministrator, worker’s com-pensation.

Scott A. Pursell vs. Sheppard

Mike /Stephen Buehrer Admin-istrator, worker’s compensation.

Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Keith A.Cummins, et al., foreclosure.

Fifth Third Mortgage Co. vs.Dexter Wayne Campbell, et al.,foreclosure.

CitiMortgage Inc. vs. Lori A.Katzenstein, et al., foreclosure.

Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. DannyTroxell, et al., foreclosure.

Bank of America NA vs. WilliamA. Pennington, et al., fore-closure.

Bank of New York Mellon vs.Tony Dunn, et al., foreclosure.

Compass Bank vs. TommyNguyen, et al., foreclosure.

Bank of America NA vs. Mary A.Ball, et al., foreclosure.

U.S. Bank NA vs. Marlene K.Hendrigsman, et al., fore-closure.

Huntington National Bank vs.Glenn Smith, et al., foreclosure.

Deutsche Bank Naitonal TrustCo. vs. Debra Cannady, et al.,foreclosure.

Fifth Third Mortgage Co. vs.Nora G Bailey, et al., fore-closure.

Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. SusanM. Greer, et al., foreclosure.

Bank of America NA vs. BeverlyK. Freeney, et al., foreclosure.

CitiFinancial Inc. vs. Brian K.Perry, et al., foreclosure.

Fifth Third Mortgage Co. vs.Carol A. Shinkle, et al., fore-closure.

Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. PrasadSatya Veera, et al., foreclosure.

Fifth Third Bank vs. N R O In-vestments LLC, et al., fore-closure.

PNC Bank NA vs. Catherine ClarkWolters, et al., foreclosure.

Fifth Third Morgage Co. vs.William A. Kroeger, et al.,foreclosure.

Wells Fargo Bank NA as trusteevs. David C. Kelly, et al., fore-closure.

Fifth Third Mortgage Co. vs. RoyH. Grubb, et al., foreclosure.

Bank of New York Mellon vs.Benjamin Sublett, et al., fore-closure.

Liberty Savings Bank FSB vs.Joseph Henry Hollon, et al.,foreclosure.

Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Jean B.Young, et al., foreclosure.

Fifth Third Mortgage Co. vs.Deric B. Gibson, et al., fore-closure.

Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. HarleyW. Riddle, et al., foreclosure.

Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC vs.Clinton S. Fields, et al., fore-closure.

Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. AnouarBoukhars, et al., foreclosure.

Fifth Third Mortgage Co. vs.Mark E. Boggs, et al., fore-closure.

Bank of America NA vs. Erin L.Petty, et al., foreclosure.

Commons of Eastgate Condo-minium Unit Owners vs. HenryJ. Majewski, et al., foreclosure.

Fifth Third Mortgage Co. vs.James W. Wheeler, et al.,foreclosure.

CDI Engineering Solutions-Aerospace vs. Raleigh W.Sizemore, other civil.

Riverhills Bank vs. Water Expressand Hauling LLC, et al., othercivil.

Discover Bank vs. Iris S. Klonne,other civil.

Good Samaritan Hospital vs.Christopher Panno, et al., othercivil.

Milford Parkway Land Co. LLC vs.MMM Pizzeria LLC, et al., othercivil.

Matthew Stephens vs. N3829XLimited, et al., other civil.

Fifth Third Bank an Ohio Bank-ing Corp. vs. Loy D. Campbell,et al., other civil.

Capital One Bank USA NA vs.Sandra K. Seivert, other civil.

Sallie Mae Inc. vs. Sandra Cole,et al., other civil.

Asset Acceptance LLC vs. SusanA. Crooks, other civil.

Asset Acceptance LLC vs. Roder-ick D. Partin, other civil.

Asset Acceptance LLC vs. GeorgeH. Brooks, other civil.

Santoro and Santoro Co. Inc. vs.Gallenstein Companies LLC, etal., other civil.

LCNB National Bank vs. SmithCustom Service Inc., et al., othercivil.

National Collegiate StudentLoan Trust 1 vs. Jacob Hartman,et al., other civil.

Citibank NA vs. Leslie D. Smith,other civil.

FIA Card Services NA vs. Linda S.Ruehlman, other civil.

IN THE COURTS

ABOUT COURT NEWSThese cases have been filed with Clermont County clerk

of courts.

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