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MILFORD — The removal ofdirt from a borrow pit at ValleyView Nature Preserve is elicit-ing mixed reactions from someMilford residents.

Developer CMC Propertiesis taking the dirt from ValleyView to the RiverWalk Flats de-velopment work site on the cor-ner of Elm and Water Streets inMilford. The compactible dirt isneeded to build abovewater lev-el at the site of the future luxuryriver-view flats.

City Manager Jeff Wrightsaid council members havebeen meeting with the ValleyView Foundation Board of Di-rectors to discuss plans for theborrow pit. Wright said the goalis tocreateawetlands in thebor-row pit location.

“Because the borrow pit isvery shallow and expandsacross approximately threeacres, they feel good that (theland) would lend itself to be aproductive wetlands,” Wrightsaid. “That would be a type ofprogramming that they cur-rently don’t have on the proper-ty.”

Former Valley View Founda-tion board member John Haucksaid he supports River WalkFlats, but he is not sure the wet-lands is an ideal use of the land.

“Myconcern is the long-termsituation at Valley View,” hesaid.

Hauck acknowledged thatthe city owns someof the land inthe nature preserve and offeredthree suggestions to councilmembers during their meetingNov. 20.

His first suggestion focusedon the reclamation plan for theland. He said the borrow pit willnot hold water and will attractmosquitoes.

“We understand in the short-termyou’ve got to do somethingto fix it, but justput the time in ifyou can with the engineers, the

soil conservation people, eventhe EPA to get the best reclama-tion plan you can,” Hauck said.

His latter two suggestionswere for Valley View Founda-tion board members to buy theproperty in the nature preservefrom the city and for people tolook to Valley View for openspace acquisition.

“We have a wonderful bene-fit toMilford inValleyView,” hesaid.

Valley View board memberKaren Wikoff said her fellowboard members and Wright,who they have been workingwith, are “very pleased with theprogress that’s taking place.”

“(The board) will addresscity council in the near future,and they are looking at all op-tions,” Wikoff said.

Developer CMC Properties removes dirt from a borrow pit at Valley View Nature Preserve. The dirt isneeded for building above water level at the River Walk Flats development site on the corner of Elm andWater Streets in Milford. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Wetlands plannedfor nature preserveBy Roxanna [email protected] “They feel good that (the land) would

lend itself to be a productive wetlands.That would be a type of programmingthat they currently don’t have on theproperty.”JEFF WRIGHT, city manager

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MILFORD—Ralph“R.J.”Vilar-do wasmany things to many peo-ple. Whether it was as a husband,father, carsalesman,warveteranor mentor, people saw a familiarface when they saw him.

Vilardo, 82, died Nov. 20 in hiscar. The cause of death has notbeen determined.

City Council member RalphVilardo, Jr. said his father was onhis way home from a dinner withfriends the evening of Monday,Nov. 19, when he became ill andpulled over in a parking lot andwent to sleep.

“He was comfortable,” Ralphsaid. “Barring being with mymom, that’swhere hewasmost athome - in a car.”

Vilardo was born in CampWashington andwent to school inTerrace Park. He served in theU.S. Army during the KoreanWar.

“It was a tough time in hislife,” Ralph said. “He didn’t talkabout it for a long time.”

Although the war and thememories of it were difficult forhim to talk about, Vilardo beganto do so in recent years. Since2011, he helped fellow veteranBill Knepp create a large KoreanWarMemorial at Spirit of ‘76Me-morial Gardens and Arboretumin Miami Township’s MiamiMeadows Park on Ohio 131. Theunfinished project was unveiledin July.

“Hewanted somuch to see the

Korean War Memorial finished,”Knepp said. “And he will.”

Knepp hopes to have the me-morial complete in 2013, in timefor the 60th anniversary of theKorean War Armistice Agree-ment.

Vilardo married Mary SueCraver Nov. 27, 1954. Theybought a house on Main Street inMilford where they raised sixchildren.

The Vilardos moved once af-ter that, to 604 Main Street, nextdoor to their first house.

Five of Vilardo’s six childrenstill live in Milford.

“He instilled a sense of com-munity,” Ralph said.

Vilardo worked for Ford andChrysler dealerships, but onething he was best known for washis used car lot, RJ Auto SalesInc.Hewasknownas the “Dealerwith a heart in the heart of Mil-ford.”

Although he had the stigma ofa car salesman, “he always triedto help the customer,”Ralph said.

“Anybody who bought a car inMilford in the past 40 or 50 yearsprobablyboughtonefromR.J.Vi-lardo,” said Darrell Baumann,vice president of the Milford Mi-ami Township Chamber of Com-merce Board of Directors. Vilar-do served the chamber for manyyears as a board member.

Hewasa long-timememberofthe American Legion and gaveback to the community throughgivingcampaigns likeTheNeedi-

Milford mourns lossof Vilardo, a ‘pillarof the community’By Roxanna [email protected]

R.J. Vilardo and wife Mary Sue Nov. 1 at the 2012 C.O.V.E.R. Awards.ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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estKids ofAll, coachedPeeWee football and was afounder and long time di-rector on the Milford

Chamber.Inaddition to familyand

community, education wasa priority for Vilardo. Hesupported the Milford Mi-ami Township Chamber’sPartners in Education Pro-gram. Business partnersvolunteer time in the pro-gram, sharing their exper-tise in Milford schools.

“He enjoyed going tothe schools and reading tothe kids and mentoringthem,” said Karen Wikoff,executive director of thechamber.

Wikoff said Vilardo alsoserved on the Live OaksBusiness Advisory Coun-cil.

“R.J. was a pillar in thecommunity for manyyears,” she said.

Vilardo’s focus on serv-ing the people of Milfordextended beyond theschool system. He alsohosted dinners and sportsoutings, Wikoff said.

City council memberJeff Lykins was one ofmany people who, as achild, went with Vilardo toBengals training camp tomeet the players. The ex-perience inspired inLykinsa love of football and ithelped him recognize Vi-lardo as a positive influ-ence and a role model.

“Hewas able to give andshare his success with thewhole community,” Lykinssaid. “Hewas an institutionin this town and, I believe,Milford’s biggest fan.”

Vilardo is survived byhis wife, Mary Sue (neeCraver), their six childrenSusan Vilardo, Judy (Ed)Hackmeister, Pattie (Dar-rell) Philhower, Johnny Vi-

lardo, Ralph J. Vilardo, Jr.andTomVilardo; sixgrand-children Raymond, Pat-rick, and Tanner Philhow-er, Jess Stankeveh, Maris-sa and Ava Vilardo; sistersMarie (Vilardo) Harring-ton and Louise (Vilardo)Rhein.

Visitation will be at 10a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, atCraver-Riggs FuneralHome, 529Main St. AMassofChristianBurial at1p.m.will follow at St. AndrewCatholic Church, 552 MainSt. An internment will beplanned for the near futureat Greenlawn Cemetery.

An Open House Cele-bration of Life will followimmediately after Mass atthe Miami Boat Club, 6071Second St. In lieu of flow-ers, the family asks forme-morials to theM.P.G.A. Ko-rean Memorial, NationalBank&Trust, 715LilaAve.,Milford, or the LiteracyCouncil of Clermont andBrown Counties, 745 Cen-ter St, Suite 300, Milford.

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

Chris Clingman, direc-tor of the Clermont CountyPark District, Oct. 29 toldthe county commissionershe would like to apply for aClean Ohio Fund grant toexpand the James L. andFrancis B. Wilson NaturePreserve.

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

Clingman said the ex-pansionwould add 40 acresto the 105-acre nature pre-serve.

The land is owned byGreater Cincinnati Foun-dation, which purchased itfrom James and Francis

Wilson with the under-standing the propertywould be sold to the parkdistrict once it was able tosecure a grant for the pur-chase.

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

said.The addition of the land

will bring the combinedacreage of Sycamore Parkand the nature preserve to198 acres with more thanfour miles of hiking trails,he said.

Clingman said the addi-tion will protect 2,700 feetof Lucy Run Creek, a trib-

utary of the East Fork ofthe Little Miami River.

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

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

Grant could expand preserveBy John [email protected]

This trail at Sycamore Park in Batavia Township leads to the James L. and Francis B. WilsonNature Preserve. The Clermont County Park District is seeking a grant to expand thepreserve. JOHN SENEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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Every year, in our edi-tion between Christmasand New Year’s, we salutelocal people who show usevery day what its meansto be a good neighbor.

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Burglary arrestMILFORD — Anthony W.

Lawson, 33, 7 ConcordWoods Drive, was chargedwith burglary and receiv-ing stolen property.

Thechargesarefor inci-dents Nov. 14 and Nov. 16.He is a suspect in two dif-ferent burglaries withinthe Concord Woods Apart-ment Complex in Milford.Lawson told authorities hewas livingwith his sister inthe complex.

Lawson is in the Cler-mont County Jail.

Committee meetsThe Milford City Coun-

cil Community Develop-ment Committee will meetat 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov.29, in the Harry HodgesConference Room, 745Center St.

The tentative agenda in-cludes a discussion aboutthe 2013 landscape con-tract bids, quotes for copi-er replacement and anyother appropriate businessthat may come before thecommittee.

GenealogyThe Clermont County

Genealogical Society willmeet at 1 p.m. Saturday,Dec.1, at theDorisWoodLi-brary, 180 S. Third St., inBatavia. The meeting isfree and open to the public.Additional information canbe found at:http://bit.ly/UIEpIw or call

723-3423.This will be the annual

society holiday party, showand tell. Bring a treat toshare and plan on showinganddescribing an item thatbelonged to one of your an-cestors.

Cooking classRita Heikenfeld will

conduct a cooking classfrom 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.Monday, Dec. 10, at LivingSpacesCustomDesign, 350E Main St. in Batavia. Hei-kenfeld will share her “Do-AheadGifts for the12Daysof Christmas.” Everyonewill sample all 12 recipes.

Seating is limited. Call 735-2393 for reservations. Costis$25perperson.Thedead-line for reservations isDec. 3.

Listening sessionMilford school board

members ask the commu-nity to attend a listeningsession at 7 p.m. Thursday,Nov. 29, at Milford HighSchool, 1EaglesWay, in thecafeteria.

The purpose is to hearpublic comments about afuture levy and neededbudget cuts.

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NMILFORD—Hometown Holi-days returned to the streets ofdowntownMilford Nov. 23 and Nov.24. The event, which has been atradition in Milford for more than20 years, offers a break from themall for shoppers.

During Hometown Holidays,many businesses in downtownMilford extended their hours andoffered holiday specials and sales.In addition to shopping, the eventfeatured wagon rides, antique firetruck rides, visits with Santa and aDJ playing Christmas music.

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Isabel Lewis, left, Elizabeth Baz and Douglas Baz of TerracePark let Elizabeth enjoy a cookie during Milford's HometownHolidays Nov. 23. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Sharon Frost, left, of Washington, D.C. looks atbags at Monograms on Main with sister-in-lawMolly Frost and mother-in-lawMichele Frost ofKenwood during Milford's Hometown Holidayscelebration Nov. 23. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY

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Hailey, left, and Tyler Walls of Milford play in Little Hearts Boutiquewhile their mother shops during Milford's Hometown Holidays Nov.23. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Linda Neiswanger, left, Debbie Bryant and Sonya Vance ofLoveland wait for Russel and Carson Milburn to eat somedonuts outside Ms. Cheri's Donuts and More in Milford duringHometown Holidays Nov. 23. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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Eric Yarger of Yarger Logging in Bethel takes people on wagon rides during Milford's Hometown Holidays Nov. 23.ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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Most of the Milford Freshman Volleyball team recently helpedmake Christmas cards for Meals on Wheels, City Gospel Missionand other charities, nursing homes and hospitals across theTristate. From left are: Hailey Schraer, Emma Bowling, CameronZelen, LeeAnn Vonkorff, Anna Bollinger, Caroline Kerber, KaitlynDwenger, Liza Haehnle, Gianna DiSilvestro and Camille Eckelman.THANKS TO LAUREN COOPER

Milford bus drivers recentlyraisedmoney for the needy in thearea by purchasing pies for $5eachandputting themin theboss’faces. Regional district supervi-sor Mike Miller, transportationsupervisor Karen Hall and headmechanicRaySmithvolunteeredto let the drivers put pies in theirfaces. The drivers raised almost$300 in an hour and had a greattime “socking it” to the bosses.

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MILFORD-MIAMI TWP. —Armed service veterans wererecognized Nov. 15 during a Mil-ford school board ceremony.

All veterans attending themeeting received certificatesfrom the school board.

The ceremony included Mil-ford High School band membersplaying the National Anthem and

members of the concert choirsinging a medley of songs fromthe armed services.

Troop boxes intended for ac-tive armed service members sta-tionedoverseaswerepresentedtorepresentatives of the Troop BoxMinistry for shipment. Studentsin Milford schools collected foodand personal items for the boxes.

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Veterans were recognized for their military service Nov. 15 at the Milford school board meeting. Thoseattending applauded as veterans lined up for the recognition ceremony. JOHN SENEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Leo Ferguson, left, commander of the Clermont County AmericanLegion and a member of the American Legion Victor Stier Post 450 inMilford, is congratulated by fellow veteran R.J. Vilardo, right, during aveteran recognition ceremony Nov. 15 at the Milford school boardmeeting. In center is David Yockey, school board president. JOHN

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Students in the Milford school district filled 70 boxes with food and personal items to be shipped to servicemen and women overseas. The boxes sit behind school board members at the Nov. 15 board meeting, whereveterans were honored for their service. From left are board members Rob Hewlett, Andrea Brady and DavidYockey. JOHN SENEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Members of the Milford High School band play “The Star-Spangled Banner” Nov. 15 during the Milfordschool board veterans recognition ceremony. JOHN SENEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Members of the Milford High School concert choir Nov. 15 sing amedley of songs of the armed services during the Milford school boardveterans recognition ceremony. JOHN SENEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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cropofCrusaderswere toddlers,then-coach Steve Klonne ledMoeller’s football team to thestate championship game. Fif-teen years later, those young-sters earned a trip to Canton asMoeller held off PickeringtonNorth 26-21Nov. 24.

SeniorKalebNypaver’s hit onthePanthers’Godwin Igwebuikeon fourth down jarred the ballloose and it was recovered byEthan Frericks, aMoeller seniorcaptain, for the win.

“I’ve never seen anythinggreater in my life!” senior run-ning back Joe Eramo said.

From there, starting seniorquarterback Spencer Iacovonetook the final knee to send theCrusaders to their first statechampionshipgameundercoachJohn Rodenberg. This will beMoeller’s first state final since1997.TheCrusaderswill be seek-ing their eighth state title andfirst since 1985.

With the blue and gold cara-vanmaking itsway up Interstate

75 to Dayton’s Welcome Stadi-um, the Moeller faithful weretreated to a back-and-forthgame.

The Crusaders went up earlyon aMatt Reiniger field goal, butPickeringtonNorth’sMasonOls-zewski answered with a quarter-back keeper to put the Panthersup 7-3 after a quarter.

In the second quarter, JoeEramo scored his first touch-down on an 11-yard run andMoeller led 10-7 at the half.

Reiniger hit another fieldgoal for a 14-13 Moeller lead inthe third, but Godwin Igwebuikeanswered with a 76-yard gallopas Pickerington North went up14-13.

With the Panthers keying onKeith Watkins, Eramo went 34yards for another score to makeit 20-14 Moeller.

Early in the fourth, it wasOls-zewski to Jason Childers to givePickerington North their finalleadof 21-20.TheCrusaders thenwent on a long drive culminatingin a Keith Watkins seven-yardrun. The two-point conversionfailed and Moeller led 26-21.

Thanks to the late “stick” by

Nypaver on Igwebuike, the ad-vantage held and Crusader fanswere on Priceline by late Satur-day night for Canton lodging.

“It’s been 27 years since wewon the state title; we could notbe more happy,” Eramo said.

The unsung 5-foot-9, 185-pound senior had 17 carries for167 yards to go alongwith the119yards gained by Keith Watkins.

“You just have to wait for

your time and step up when it’syour time,” Eramo said.

It was a great one-two punchforMoeller, who struggled somethrowing the ball. Eramo cur-rently has no college offers, butis open to the possibility.

In the meantime, Keith Wat-kins is headed to Northwestern,as is Pickerington North runnerIgwebuike. The 190-pounder ledall runners with 181 yards.

“He’s agreat player,”Watkinssaid of his future teammate. “Itold him, ‘I’m calling the (North-western) coach tomorrow andtelling him he’s going to be myroommate.’ Next year, we’llprobably do some damage.”

Pickerington North’s seasonends at 12-2, while Moeller nowgoes to 11-3 and has a date withToledo Whitmer Saturday. Dec.1, at Canton’s Fawcett Stadiumfor the Division I championship.

“I’m proud of the kids,” Ro-denberg said. “This 2012 classhad a lot of pressure on them atthe beginning of the year. Every-one kind of lost faith in us andnow we’re going to the finals.They deserve it.”

In addition to having thechance to win Moeller’s firststate title since Springsteen’s“Born in the U.S.A” was popular,Rodenberg gets to coach a squadthat includeshis senior lineback-er son, Jimmy.

“It is nice,” Rodenberg said.“Right now, I’m real happy. Let’sjust get one more.”

Added Watkins, “I’ve beendreaming of this since Iwas a lit-tle kid! We’re finally here!”

By Scott [email protected]

Moeller’s Joe Eramo (23) ran for a touchdown against Pickerington DBMason Olszewski (14) in the second quarter. The Crusaders won 26-21to advance to the Division I state title game Dec. 1. JOSEPH FUQUA II/THE

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Coach Jason Iles and the Cler-mont Northeastern Rocketsgraduated their top two scorersfrom a year ago, but still return aveteran squad in 2012.

Senior Derrick Schmidt, theRockets’ top returning scorerand rebounder, averaged 6.7points and 5.5 rebounds a gamelast season.

Junior Jay Teaney averagedmore than six points per game ayear ago while shooting just un-der 32 percent from 3-point land.

Seniors Patrick Cornett andChad Dorsey are expected to seetheir roles expanded this season.

“We are about eight guysdeep,” Iles said. “We’ve had somegood scrimmages so far andwe’vereallyprogressed.Wehavegotten a lot better.”

The Goshen Warriors bringback a boatload of experiencefrom last season’s 5-15 team.

Seniors Ryan Ashcraft, AlexEdwards, Nick Messer and KyleWake headline the returners forcoach Scott Wake.

Junior Austin Smith roundsout the top five for the Warriors,who all appeared in the startinglineup at one time last season.

“We’ve got a lot of guys withexperience from last year,”coachWake said. “Wearenot realdeep.Wehave three kids outwithinjuries sowearedown to aroundfive (players) right now.”

At McNicholas High School,head coach Tim Monahan willcount on balanced scoring and adeeper bench as the Rockets be-gin life without last year’s GCLCentral Player of the Year, DrewHall.

The Rockets will have strongsenior leadership with forwardRichie Day and guards AustinErnst and Scott Sage returning totheir starting roles.

Day shot 42 percent from 3-point territory last season, whileErnst averaged 7.8 points, 5.8 re-bounds and 2.4 assists per game.

Senior guard Mark Hoke, aplayer to watch, received inter-est from Centre College over thesummer.

Monahan, who is entering his

fourth year at the helm of theRockets, will implement new of-fensive and defensive schemesfor a squad that features morequickness than in the past.

“…Once we get clicking, if wehit our shots and defend on theball well, we should have achance at success,” Monahansaid by email.

The Rockets begin the seasonat home against Turpin Dec. 1.

Milford coach Joe Cambronhas to hope what worked for hisguys at the endof last season con-tinues into 2012-13.

The Eagles return four start-ers from the team that won eightof their final10 games a year ago.

Leading the charge isBowlingGreen commit Garrett Mayle-ben, who averaged 7.8 points andfive rebounds per game.

Senior Brennan Farrell is theteam’s top returning scorer at10.9 points per game.

Also back are seniors JosiahGreve, Cy Overbeck and JoshRoof. Roof led the team with 2.5assists a game andOverbeckwilllook to fill the void left by his old-er brother Robert, who led theEagles with 13.5 points and 10.1rebounds a year ago but is gonedue to graduation.

JuniorTrevorBullocksawsig-nificant playing time as a sopho-more and will have an expandedrole this season.

“We came together late lastseason,” Cambron told GannettNews Service. “We have a greatcombination of experience com-ing back.”

After finishing second to LaSalle in the Greater CatholicLeague-South and falling to Mid-

Milford area boys slam dunk into seasonBy Tom [email protected]

Jay Teaney of Clermont Northeastern lays it in against New Richmondlast season. Teaney is the Rockets’ second-leading scorer heading intothe season at 6.3 points per game a year ago. BRANDON SEVERN/FOR THE

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10U fastpitchplayers wanted

Cincy Slammers Fastpitch, a selectsoftball organization based in theLoveland/Goshen/Mason area, is look-ing for girls to fill positions on its 10Uteam for the 2012-13 season.

The club, established in 2006, fieldsseven teams at the 10U to 16U agedivisions that compete in several tour-naments over the fall, spring and sum-mer.

The 10U team will be dedicated toteaching girls, with birthdays in 2002 or

younger, the fundamentals of fastpitchsoftball, helping them achieve a higherskill level.

The team will compete in five to sixlocal tournaments this summer, and willalso play in a league one night perweek.

Winter practices take place at DNASports Center in Milford. Contact clubVice President Michelle Ripperger,[email protected] or 254-8411, or10U teammanager Sherry Hyden,[email protected] or 340-5749.Inquiries on other teams within the clubcan also be made to Michelle Ripperger.

SIDELINES

The first year of Ohio ValleyAthletic League volleyball playwas dominated by Miami ValleyChristian Academy. The Lionswent 11-1 in conference play inthe league’s inaugural season ofvolleyball competition.

The Lions – which includegirls from Union Township, An-derson Township, Newtown, Be-thel, Milford, Deer Park and Ba-tavia – also held their ownagainst a tougher non-confer-ence schedule.

“We knew that we would bepretty dominant in our confer-ence,” said head coachAmyGill.“Our non-conference matcheskept us motivated to know thatwe need to keepworking to keepup with competition outside theconference.”

FourLionsearnedpostseasonall-conference honors. Sopho-more Grace Simunek and juniorAlli Huxtable were named to theOVAL second team. SophomoreKatie Park and junior CarleyHilsher were named to the firstteam. Hilsher was the confer-ence player of the year.

“Carley is a good leader onand off the court,” said Gill.

The team graduates just onesenior,outsidehitterAnnieNest-eroff, and returns a tight-knitgroup next year. Most of nextyear’s starters will be startingfor at least the third consecutiveseason. That chemistry shouldhelp the Lions improve on thisseason’s accomplishments.

“I feel reallyclose toeachgirlon the team,” said Hilsher.“From the beginning, we just fittogether really nicely.”

Next year’s seniors, led byHilsher, have set the tone that

MVCA is the cream of the OVALcrop. Their next goal is to be-comeaforce tobereckonedwithcitywide.

“This year’s junior class hasbeena solidbuildingblockof ourprogram. We have established agreat work ethic,” said Gill. “Ithinkwe’re going to have a greatseason next year.”

A few of the girls will playclub volleyball in the offseason.TheLionshaveacompetitivead-vantage, as the program is not amember of the OHSAA and istherefore able to receive coach-ing instruction from Gill in theoffseason. The team may com-pete together in a recreationalleague or in offseason tourna-ments. The Lions enter the off-season with momentum, butknow there is room for improve-ment, even from the league’sbest player.

“I want to improve as a play-er, but also as a leader,” saidHilsher. “I’m really excited formy senior year.”

MVCA volleyballdominates conferenceBy Adam [email protected]

The Ohio Valley Athletic League co-champion Miami Valley ChristianAcademy volleyball team is coached by Amy Gill. From left, are:Front, Alli Huxtable, Peyton McElfresh, Shelley Raidy, Katie Park,Annie Nesterof, and Cassie Woods; back, Jessica McNulty, JennaVanderMeer, Allison Watt, Coach Amy Gill, Nicole Wellington, GraceSimunek and Carley Hilsher. THANKS TO JODY HILSHER

Miami Valley Christian Academyjunior Carley Hilsher sets the ballfor the Lady Lions. THANKS TO JODY

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dletown lastMarch14 in the post-season,Moeller returns an expe-rienced squad determined tomove further.

Carl Kremer has coached 22years atMoeller and returns sen-ior starters Josh Davenport andKeith Watkins. The 6-foot-4 Da-venport just signed with Win-throp and averaged 14.7 pointspergame,7.1reboundsand2.3as-sists. He was named first-teamGCL-South for his efforts.

Watkins will attend North-western for football, but is athree-year varsity basketball

player. He averaged 4.6 points,2.2 assists and 2.3 rebounds play-ing on a squad with four first- orsecond-team all-league players.

“We are a very athletic andbasketball-talented team,”Kremer said. “Our challengewillbe to develop the chemistry nec-essary to be great.”

OtherCrusaders likely tohavean impact are 6-foot-6 senior for-ward Patrick Wrencher (signedwith Saint Francis), 5-foot-9 ju-nior guard Tre’ Hawkins, 6-foot-8sophomore center Nate Fowlerand 6-foot-3 junior guard GrantBenzinger.

Fowler and Hawkins are con-sidered top prospects.

The Crusaders begin the sea-son Dec. 4 at Purcell Marian.

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Trame leads golf teamThe College of Mount St. Jo-

sephwomen's golf teamended its2012 fall season play recently atthe HCAC Championships, inFranklin, Ind., turning in a sixth-place team finish, up two spotsfrom last season's standing at theconference tournament.

Jennifer Trame, a MilfordHigh School graduate, led theMount, finishing 10th individual-ly with a two-round score of 184(84-100).

Trame, a junior, finished theseason with a team-best 88.2 av-erage (over 10 rounds), a season-best 84 and a top finish of fourthplace (tied) at the TransylvaniaUniversity Fall Classic.

Franklin College claimed theteam title with a score of 696; theLions shot a 770.

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Barely getting byWhile I hate to see any needed

school levy fail, I also hate to seeanybody struggle, especially thekids. With property values de-creasing, increased loss of jobsand a failing economy, it’s hard toask people who can barely paytheirbills todishoutmoremoney.Passing a school levy will notsolve our problems. The schooldistrict has a history of wastingmoney and obviously, residentshaven’t forgiven them for thatyet.

There are many blue collarworkers (especially those withstate or government jobs) thathavebeenonapay freeze for sev-eral years. I would like to knowhow long the administrators havebeen on a pay freeze. Better yet, Iwould like to see how much theymake. I would be willing to betthat more than half of them aremaking twice what they areworth.

As a businessman myself, Iwould be happy to come in andshow the school district how theyshould spend their money andwhat they should spend it on. Iftheywant cuts freezing or lower-ing their pay and reducing thedistrict-paid portion of theirbenefits. Treat them like the restof us, like blue-collar workersthat are barely getting by.

Tug BrockMiami Township

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day,Nov.11,wasawonderful trib-

ute to veterans everywhere.Thank you to all the groups

who took their time to show trib-ute. Thank you to the speakers,the singer, fire and police depart-ments, the Boy Scouts, the GirlScouts, all of the school bands,theROTC, thevintagewarplanesand all the veterans and theirfamilieswhomade this one of thebest parades.

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The city of Milford is exca-vating fill dirt from ValleyView Park. Technically, it is oncity-owned land adjoining itssewage treatment plant on BayRoad. But it is part of the 150acres originally envisioned forthe park, and which the com-

munity hasconsideredpart of thepark for thepast 10 ormore years.

Where isthe fill dirtgoing? To theRiverwalkdevelopmenton WaterStreet. About a

mile down Garfield Avenue.Large dump trucks hustle backand forth from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.daily.

You would never knowwhere the dirt is coming from.Unless you explore. Upon see-ing the steam shoves and trac-tors at Valley View, one visitorrecently remarked to me, “Thisstinks. But what can I do?”Aptly put.

The city purchased most ofthe 150-acre tract a decade agofrom the school board. It hadsecured the land for buildingPattison Elementary School.The school was built, ValleyView Foundation was formed,

and the city began to conveythe balance of the property toValley View as the nonprofitsecured funding to pay for it.From the Clean Ohio program.All a “win-win” outcome foreveryone.

The problem is that the cityretained 24 acres of land nextto its sewage treatment plant,supposedly for future expan-sion of the facility, if needed.Instead, it is using the land fora purpose entirely differentthan either the city, ValleyView or the community envi-sioned when the park wasformed. It is being used as a“borrow pit” for other econom-ic developments in the city.

The cheap fill dirt fromValley View certainly reducesthe developer’s costs at River-walk. But it violates the spiritof the original pledge by thecity to devote that land to parkpurposes. The city admits thatan expansion of the sewage

treatment facility is not need-ed. Instead, it is setting a dan-gerous precedent for otherdevelopers in the future. Theyalso might ask the city to con-tribute landfill to their projectsin order to “make the numberswork.” Would the city then goback to Valley View to dig moredirt?

The three-acre pit being dugat Valley View is near a sharpbend in the East Fork of theriver. A sharp bend that is be-ing eroded towards the borrowpit. All of it is within the 100-year floodplain. What danger isthere to the entire park if theriver floods once or twice, andexpands into the deep depres-sion formed by the digging?Then where is your “reclama-tion plan?” If Valley View nowwants to transform the three-acre depression into a “wet-lands ecosystem,” then whatwill be the consequence toneighbors of more standingpools of water here and there?

Do we want a park or not?What size? What character? Dowe want to explore all options,and to secure the funding need-ed to expand Valley View’sownership of the park proper-ty? Hopefully, the full park willstill be there in the yearsahead.

John Hauck is a resident ofMilford.

Dirt removed from Valley ViewPark causing growing concern

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“Where is the filldirt going? To theRiverwalkdevelopment onWater Street.”JOHN HAUCKMilford resident

Nov. 21 questionDo you think cutting entitle-

ments, such as raising the Medi-care eligibility age in line withthat of Social Security, is the bestsolution to control the nationaldebt? Why or why not?

“Best solution to control thenational debt is to replace thisnon-president and stop spend-ing!”

J.G.

“The only way to control thenational debt is to to stop spend-ingmoneywedon’t have. I have acertain amount of money I canspend every month, if I spendmore than I take in I’m in debt.Pretty simple, too bad so manypeople voted for free stuff in-stead of freedom. You Obamavoters, I hope you’re happy withwhat you’ve done to this oncegreat country. The America Igrew up with is not the Americaour kids will know.”

J.S.K.

“Cutting entitlements ... rais-ing taxes on thosewith $250,000+income ... I think I would rathersee the high-income folks paymore in taxes that to changeMedicare. There are so manyfragilepeople in this country thattotally rely on government pro-grams to survive. If raising taxeson the wealthy gives us the fund-ing we need so desparately, I saydo it.”

E.E.C.

“Social Security if not an enti-tlement! We’ve paid into it fordecades. Entitlements are un-funded charities for those whoare in need, or unfortunately,those who know how to play thesystem.

“I thinkeveryonewho iswork-ing should pay, not have the con-tributions stop after a certainamount of salary. I think unem-ployment compensation should

be for those who really need it,not thosewho say they’ve appliedfor a job but haven’t. I think thegovernment should stop spend-ingmoney they don’t have. Thereshould be a line item veto inplace.

“I think the government em-ployees should have the samepayments, health care, Social Se-curity as all of the rest of us.Onlyin a dictatorship is the populusmade to do things fromwhich theruling government is excluded.

“Whereareyousmart lawyerswho should be challenging thesethings? There would be plenty ofmoney for everything if thewaste wasn’t so huge.”

J.K.

“The one entitlement I wouldlike to see cut is the Bush tax cutfor the wealthy. That was a verypoor idea, especially while twowars were being waged, and notpaid for. The only thing worsethan a tax-and-spend president isa tax-cut-and-spend presidentand Bush really put us in a verydeephole. I amhopeful thesecutswill be allowed to expire, espe-cially since our tax rates are athistoric lows.

“I believe raising the age foraccess to Social Security is nec-essary.When itwasoriginally im-plemented our life expectancywas not as great. We’re livinglonger and the current age forbenefits is too low and puts toomuch strain on the system based

on longer lifeexpectancy. Iwouldnot touchMedicareeligibilityun-til Obamacare has been enactedand tweaked as needed. It wouldbewrong to threatenanymedicalcare for older Americans, espe-cially when those are the yearswhen care can be most needed.

“I think there have to be largecuts to defense. There is current-ly no country on earth that is athreat to us, unless we have soldthem weapons or military tech-nologyfirst.Twoexampleswouldbe our sale of weapons to themu-jahideen in Afghanistan whentheywere opposing theRussians.Many of these arms were andhavecontinued tobeusedagainstour troops. This also happened inIraq where, weapons we sold tothemwhen theywere atwarwithIran, were then used against us.

“Just as in private industrywhere newer technologies andprocesses have lead to cost cut-ting efficiencies the same can beapplied to the military. The mili-tary has become just another ex-ample of allowing an aspect ofgovernment to grow too largeand inefficient, creating toolarge of a drain on the budget.”

I.P.

“This is perhaps the mostcomplex question ever to beposed in the Ch@troom feature,and I do not have easy answers.Anyone who pretends to have asimple solution is either bluffing,or else, a total radical who isready to impose radical changeson our system the impact ofwhich no one can predict.

“I do know this: we are in trou-ble, whether we call this a ‘fiscalcliff’ or something else. Our na-tional debt was over 100 percentof our gross domestic productlast year, and that just doesn’tmake sense. (Compare that to2000, when the debt was 57 pe-rent of the GDP).

“Our national debt in 2000was$5.6 trillion, and in only 12 years,

it is has tripled to $16.2 trillion.The impact of the Bush tax cuts,despite the outcries of someamong us, was relatively small.The economic changes weremuch more significant.

“A comparison of total federalspending in the last 50 years issomewhathelpful: In1960, ‘socialspending’ accounted for 23 per-centof the total; in2010, thatcate-gory was 61 percent, nearly tri-ple.Somepeople like toblamethewars in Iraq and Afghanistan forour economic problems, but thetruth is, in 1960, ‘national de-fense’ claimed 56 percent of ourspending, compared to 22 per-cent in 2010.

“I don’t have an easy answer,but I don’t think the folks in ourfederal governmenthaveaneasyanswer either. As a Medicare re-cipient already, raising the eligi-bility age won’t affect me, but itwill severely impact those folkswho are on the brink of becomingMedicare eligible, and are count-ing on that coverage to be therefor them.

“Thebestway I could sumthisup is that I think the members ofCongress who are most commit-ted to fiscal responsibilty are ourbest hope. Those who want to taxand spend without sufficient re-gard to theeffect onoureconomyare a danger to us. God help us toavoiddivingover the fiscal cliff.”

Bill B.

“Seeingthat Iam63yearsoldIdon’t think cutting Medicare inanyway is agood idea. Ifwewantto savemoneyweneed to start bygetting out of these useless wars.Next we need to quit giving ille-gal aliens welfare and Medicaid.

“There are 76 million babyboomers in America, let some ofus die off before letting anyoneinto this country. The biggestthing we need to do is stop thementality that America is here touse and abuse.We have toomanypeople on the dole. Get out and

get a job and quit thinking thatAmerica has to support you.When there are more have notsthan haves, no wonder Americavoted in Obama. Geeeesch.”

D.D.

“Both actions are a mere dropin the bucket. What we need areimmediate cuts in spending!When you don’t have cash andyour credit is maxed-out, youstop spending. That goes for gov-ernments too.

“At least Social Security andMedicare are bringing in somemoney. They used to pay theirown way until the politiciansgave benefits to millions of peo-ple who never paid into the pro-grams nor do many of them de-serve our largesse.”

R.V.

“Yes.Wegot into this situationby doing at the national levelwhat people did at the individuallevel - living beyond theirmeans.

“There are not enough richpeople to tax to dig us out of thishole so the best way is to cut wel-fare programs. This will not onlyhelp by reducing current outlaysbutmore importantly, thiswill in-crease the number of workerspaying taxes.”

P.C.

“Why pick on Social Security?How about recovering the mas-sive loss of all the bank stimulusmonies that was never paid back,and eliminating about half of allthese ‘committees’ and their subswho soak up money not solvinganything.

“Raising the Social Securityagewill only add to thebelief thatthose who will be eligible wouldpass on before they apply. I saycut the salaries to minimumwages of Congress and theHouse. They get everything elsepaid for!”

O.H.R.

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Mercy Health - ClermontHospital is one of the best hospi-tals in the country, according toan objective study.

Mercy Health Clermont hasbeen named one of the top 100hospitals by the Thomson Reu-ters 100 Top Hospitals study,which bases its findings on 10performance areas: Mortality;medical complications; patientsafety; average patient stay;expenses; profitability; patientsatisfaction; adherence to clin-ical standards of care; post-discharge mortality; and read-mission rates for heart attack,heart failure and pneumonia.

The study has been conduct-ed since 1993.

Thomson Reuters evaluated2,886 U.S. hospitals using publicinformation, such as Medicarecost reports, patient satisfactiondata andMedicare ProviderAnalysis and Review data tocompile the list.

This is the fourth straightyear Mercy Clermont has madethe list, which evaluates 2,886non-federal hospitals.

Pete Gemmer, director ofmarketing and communicationsof Mercy Health, said there areonly 10 other hospitals in thecountry have achieved fourstraight top 100 rankings in theThomson Reuters list.

Gemmer said the hospital haswon the award a total of sixtimes, with the first being in2003. He said in the few yearsbetween wins, “we have beenvery close.”

“Even those years we didn’tmake it, our quality was verystrong,” Gemmer said.

He noted that the top 100 listis broken into categories, withMercy being one of only 20 hos-pitals in the community cate-gory.

Lisa Richardson, director ofquality services, said the awarddemonstrates the culture ofsafety and importance of highquality care “to every patientevery time.”

“It’s a great confirmation thatwe’re doing the right things dayto day,” she said.

The hospital has continued togrow in recent years. A newmain lobby opened in 2006 and anewmedical office building alsowas recently completed.

Mercy opened a renovatedintensive care unit with 16 pri-vate rooms in 2008.

The hospital is now workingon a $2.5-million project to ex-pand and renovate its emergen-cy department with a new en-trance, waiting room, receptionarea, a second nurses station anda separate ambulance entrance.

Mercy’s reach in the areaextends beyond the hospital’swalls to the Mt. OrabMedicalCenter, Eastgate Medical Center,Anderson Hospital and variousprivate health care providers.

Jeff Graham, market leaderand president at Mercy Health,said Mercy is focusing on devel-oping access points to care for“whatever needs you have” closeto home.

As the healthcare field con-tinues to change, the hospitalmust continue altering the way itprovides care, Graham said.

Richardson said hospitals arenow being held more account-able for patients after theyleave, noting nurses are nowgoing to people’s homes to assistwith medications and therapy.

“Years ago, our care stoppedat the doors of the hospital,” shesaid.

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THURSDAY, NOV. 29Drink TastingsNewWinter Wines PairedTasting, 6-9 p.m., Winedog FineWines & Fine Art, 451A OhioPike, Six wines served withgourmet appetizers. Winespecialist: Purple Feet Wines.Hors d’oeuvres by Golden RuleCatering. Music by CharlieMilliken. Ages 21 and up. $19.75.Reservations required. 888-288-0668; www.winedog.com.Anderson Township.

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

Health / WellnessSeasonal Flu Shots, 8 a.m.-4:30p.m., Clermont County GeneralHealth District, 2273 BauerRoad, Centers for Disease Con-trol and Prevention recom-mends a seasonal flu shot everyyear; especially those most atrisk for complications from flufor age six months and up.Health district is unable to billHMOs. Through Dec. 21. $20;Medicare Part B, Ohio Medicaidand Caresource accepted. Ap-pointment required. 735-8400;clermontcountyohio.gov. Bata-via.

Holiday - TreesDirr Nurseries, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,Dirr Nurseries, 6066 GoshenRoad, Thousands of cut-your-own Canann and Balsam fir, andScotch and white pine; up to 12feet. Tree cleaning, baling andsaws available. Wreaths andballed-and-burlapped treesavailable. Farm animals, Nativitydisplay and hot chocolate.Family tailgate parties welcome.$40 any size. 625-2000;www.dirrnurseries.com. Goshen.Davidson Farm, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,Davidson Farm, 1348 LyonsRoad, You pick Christmas tree,staff cuts. Colorado blue spruceand Douglas fir. Sizes range 5-10feet. $35-$45. 753-4572. Amelia.

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

Music - AcousticAcoustic Thursday, 7-10 p.m.,Green Kayak Market and Eatery,204 Front St., Peacock Stage. Tryout new originals or play oldclassics. Free. 843-6040;www.facebook.com/green-kayakmarket. New Richmond.

FRIDAY, NOV. 30Art EventsLoveland Arts Council WinterShow, 6-9 p.m., Loveland ArtStudios on Main, 529 Main Ave.,Showcasing area artists, chil-dren’s arts show and silentauction for artist-decoratedChristmas trees benefitingCancerFree Kids. Free. Presentedby Loveland Arts Council. 683-7283; www.lovelandartscounci-l.org. Loveland.

Business SeminarsJob Search Learning Labs,1-2:45 p.m., Anderson SeniorCenter, 7970 Beechmont Ave.,Technically-oriented learningopportunities for those in job

transition. Free. Presented byJob Search Learning Labs. 474-3100; www.jobsearchlearnin-glabs.wikidot.com. AndersonTownship.

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

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

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

Holiday - TreesDirr Nurseries, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,Dirr Nurseries, $40 any size.625-2000; www.dirrnurse-ries.com. Goshen.Davidson Farm, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,Davidson Farm, $35-$45. 753-4572. Amelia.

Karaoke and OpenMicOpenMic Night, 7 p.m., Stonek-ry Resale Books, 8253 Beech-mont Ave., Music, poetry, etc.All material must be familyfriendly. Free. 474-0123. An-derson Township.

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

SATURDAY, DEC. 1BenefitsHoliday Party Fundraiser, 5-9p.m., Oasis Golf Club and Con-ference Center, 902 Loveland-Miamiville Road, WCPO’s Bren-dan Keefe is keynote speaker.Includes buffet dinner, silentauction, hand-made items forsale and live entertainmentfrom Emerson and Haggerman.Benefits The League for AnimalWelfare. $25, $12 children 12and younger. Reservationsrequired by Nov. 28. Presentedby League for Animal Welfare.735-2299; www.lfaw.org. Love-land.

Clubs & OrganizationsTake Off Pounds Sensibly,9:30-10:30 a.m., Amelia UnitedMethodist Church, 19 E. MainSt., Talk about healthier choicesfor living a healthier life. Ages

18 and up. Free. 753-6770.Amelia.

Craft ShowsHoliday Shopping Bazaar, 8a.m.-3 p.m., St. Thomas MoreChurch, 800 Ohio Pike, ParishDining Hall. One-stop shopfeaturing many vendors andcrafters. Door prizes every hour.$3, $2 advance. 753-5358.With-amsville.

Dining EventsSnow on the Vine HolidaySampling, Noon-4 p.m., Har-mony Hill Vineyards and EstateWinery, 2534 Swings CornerPoint Isabel Road, Prior releases,new releases of seasonal dessertwines and more. 50 cents persample. 734-3548; www.hhwi-nes.com. Bethel.

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.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.

Holiday - ChristmasThe Living Nativity, 4:30-7:30p.m., Loveland United Method-ist Church, 10975 S. LebanonRoad, Outdoor guided walkingtour through stations featuringdramatic presentation, throughdrama and song, of the story ofJesus’ birth. Tour followed bylive animal visits, hot cocoa andcookies inside. Free. 683-1738;www.lovelandumc.org. Love-land.Christmas Tree Lighting andOpen House, 3-5:30 p.m.,Miami Township Civic Center,6101Meijer Drive, Santa, cookiedecorating, holiday crafts andface painting. Entertainment bydancers, musicians, choralgroups and bell ringers. Treelighting and community choralsing, 5:15 p.m. Family friendly.Free. Presented by Miami Town-ship Parks and Recreation.248-3727.Miami Township.

Holiday - TreesDirr Nurseries, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,Dirr Nurseries, $40 any size.625-2000; www.dirrnurse-

ries.com. Goshen.Davidson Farm, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,Davidson Farm, $35-$45. 753-4572. Amelia.

Music - ChoralO Be Joyful, 7-9 p.m., AndersonHills United Methodist Church,7515 Forest Road, Music byCincinnati Choral Society andTurpin High School MixedChorus. Contemporary anthemsand traditional carols. $15, $10students and seniors. Presentedby Cincinnati Choral Society.784-2379; www.cincinnatich-oralsociety.org. AndersonTownship.

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

Music - ReligiousBehold the Lamb of God: theTrue Tall Tale of the Comingof Christ, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.,Faith Church, 5910 Price Road,Singer/songwriter AndrewPeterson, friends and guestsperform. With Jason Gray, JillPhillips, Andy Gullahorn, An-drew Osenga and more. $24Gold Circle, $19, $17 balcony, $12rear floor. 831-3770; www.faith-church.net.Milford.

PetsPuppy Social, 10-11 a.m., AllCreatures Animal Hospital, 1894Ohio Pike, Puppies socialize withother pups under supervision ofprofessional trainers at indoorfacility. Free. 797-7397; www.all-creatures.com. Amelia.Adoption Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4p.m., Angel’s Rest Animal Sanc-tuary Thrift Store, 221 Front St.,Shop in thrift store. FundsAngel’s Rest: hospice facility forold, sick and unadoptableanimals. Free. 800-6738; angels-restanimalsanctuary.org. NewRichmond.

SUNDAY, DEC. 2Dining 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 Belt

Academy, 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.

Holiday - ChristmasThe Living Nativity, 4:30-7:30p.m., Loveland United Method-ist Church, Free. 683-1738;www.lovelandumc.org. Love-land.


MONDAY, DEC. 3Exercise 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, $5.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.



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

Music - CabaretSinatra Night, 5:30-8:30 p.m.,Tong’s Thai Restaurant, 1055Main St., With Matt Snow, “TheCincinnati Sinatra.” Dinneravailable starting at 4:30 p.m.Family friendly. Free. 248-2999.Milford.

Music - ReligiousA Calvary Alliance Christmas,7-8:30 p.m., Calvary AllianceChurch, 986 Nordyke Road,Choir joined by musicians,various soloist and brass quintet.Free. 474-4954; www.calvaryal-liancechurch.org. AndersonTownship.

TUESDAY, DEC. 4Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class withRobin, 7 p.m., Woodland LakesChristian Camp, $5. 310-5600;www.robin513.zumba.com.Monroe Township.

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.


Holiday - Trees

Dirr Nurseries, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,Dirr Nurseries, $40 any size.625-2000; www.dirrnurse-ries.com. Goshen.Davidson Farm, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,Davidson Farm, $35-$45. 753-4572. Amelia.

Literary - LibrariesWriting Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,Milford-Miami Township BranchLibrary, 1099 Ohio 131, Groupmeets first Tuesday of everymonth. Writers of all levels andgenres welcome. Ages 18 andup. Free. Registration required.248-0700.Milford.

NatureNAI Interpretive Guide Train-ing, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., CincinnatiNature Center at RoweWoods,4949 Tealtown Road, ThroughDec. 7. Training in planningcohesive, engaging interpretiveprograms. NAI members $320;non-NAI members $370. Regis-tration required. 831-1711;www.cincynature.org. UnionTownship.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5Dining 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. 831-5500; www.mil-fordfirstumc.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.Cardio Kick Boxing, 6:30 p.m.,ATA Taekwondo Black BeltAcademy, $5. 652-0286; www.a-tacincinnati.com. AndersonTownship.Zumbawith KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, $5.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.Zumba Fitness, 7:30-8:30 p.m.,Anderson Dance Academy, 8263Beechmont Ave., More info onTammy’s Fitness Party on Face-book. Presented by Tammy’sFitness Party. 315-1302. An-derson Township.



Literary - Story TimesBaby Time, 10-10:30 a.m., Ame-lia Branch Library, 58 Maple St.,Stories and music. Ages birth to18 months. Family friendly. Free.Registration required. 752-5580.Amelia.

THURSDAY, DEC. 6AuctionsQuarter Mania, 6:30-9 p.m.,American Legion Post 773, 137 E.Main St., Bidding begins at 7p.m. Food and drink available.Family friendly. Benefits Cler-mont County Relay for Life. $1.Presented by Clermont DirectSellers. 553-2909. Amelia.

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

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Though we won’t turnon the lights for our out-door trees until the first ofDecember, we did get thetrees decorated with the

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roast will be the perfectwarming supper.

And as I’ve mentionedbefore, take advantage ofsales for items like choco-late chips, nuts, etc. Thechips last just about forev-er at room temperature.Even if they “bloom” orturn a bit gray on the sur-face, that’s just the cocoabutter surfacing, so whenyou use them in cooking,they will return to theiroriginal sheen.

Cranberry porkroast

Reader Caroline Quin-ter sent this recipe in. Shesaid: “A dear friend madethis for my family while Iwas on bed rest during ourfirst pregnancy. It is veryeasy, tastes amazing andlooks as though you slavedover it. The whole loin iskey to the tenderness ofthis dish.” Since mydaughter-in-law Courtneyis looking for easy slowcooker recipes, I testedthis out and it was so good.

The only thing I did extrawas to thicken the sauce tomake a gravy. The cran-berry gives the gravy asweet/tart taste. Here’s myadaptation.

21⁄2- to 3-pound pork loinroast (I used 21⁄2 pounds)

1⁄2 teaspoon salt or more totaste

1⁄2 teaspoon pepper115-16 oz. can cranberrysauce (I used wholecranberry sauce)

1⁄4 cup honey3 tablespoons orange juiceor bit more to taste

1⁄8 teaspoon each: groundcloves and nutmeg

Place roast in sprayedslow cooker. Rub salt andpepper over roast. Whisktogether remaining ingre-dients and pour over roast.Cover and cook on low 4-5

hours. Measure liquid. Foreach cup, make a slurry of1 tablespoon flour and acouple tablespoons coldwater. Pour liquid insaucepan, add slurry, boila fewminutes until thick.Make sure your slurry issmooth before adding tohot liquid. If gravy hap-pens to lump, just pour itthrough a sieve.

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Three-waybittersweetchocolate sauce

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Flavoring: 1 teaspoonvanilla or peppermintextract, or 1⁄4 teaspoonalmond extract

Nuts (optional): 1⁄2 cuptoasted chopped almonds,hazelnuts, walnuts, etc.

Stir sugar and watertogether over low heatuntil sugar dissolves. Addcream and bring to a boil.Take off heat, add choco-late and whisk untilsmooth. Stir in extract andnuts. Cool and refrigerateup to three weeks. Warmsauce to serve, or use as aspread on scones, etc.

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

Easy slow cooker pork roast meal

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LEGAL NOTICEThe following parties having stored propertyat A & A Mini Storage, 4317 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45244-2356are hereby notified that stored goods will besold at public sale.Anthony H. Haagg, last known address,7876 YMCA Road, Cinti, OH 45244 Storedproperty includes household goods and miscitems.Kimberly Duckett , last known address,4453 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Rd, Cint, Ohio45244 Stored property includes householdgoods and misc itemsRussell Brown, last known address, 4815Long Acres Apt. C. Cinti, Ohio 45245 Storedproperty includes bikes, tool chest and miscitems.Esther Drake Eichelbranner, last knownaddress, 450 Craig Rd. Cinti, Ohio 45244Stored property includes household goodsand misc items.The sale will be December 14, 2012 at 11:00AM at the mentioned storage facility. If yourstored property is not sold at that time it maysubsequently be sold at a private sale or de-stroyed at our option and without further no-tice.Any inquiries regarding this account shouldbe directed to Maggie, agent for owner, at4317 Mr. Carmel tobasco Rd., Cinti, OH45244-2356 or call 513-528-6118. 1738298

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

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]

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

McClelland, Right on Price, church soon on Right

EVANGELICAL FREE

THE CHURCH OF THEGOOD SAMARITAN25 Amelia Olive Branch Rd.

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

(Lil’ Samaritans)

Handicap Accessible513-753-4115

www.GoodSamaritanEpiscopal.org

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

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

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

CALVARY ALLIANCECHURCH

Senior Pastor, Rev. Dave Robinette986 Nordyke Road - 45255

(Cherry Grove turn off Beechmontat Beechmont Toyota)

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

CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY

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

8:30 & 11:00

6:00 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

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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

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CHURCHA Loving, Praying, Caring ChurchJoin us for Sunday Services

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

360 Robin Av (off Oak St) Loveland OH

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

PRESBYTERIAN (USA)

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

FIRST CHURCH OFJESUS CHRIST

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

Pastor: Bryan PriceChurch: 513-575-5450

A New Life - A New ProspectiveA New Song

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

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

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

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

Cincinnati Fox19 @ 11am

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

513-735-2555www.LCchurch.tv

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

Sunday Morning 10:00AMContemporary Worship

Practical MessageClasses for Children & Teens

Nursery CareSunday 6:00PM

Avalanche Youth ServiceWednesday 7:00PM

Bible Study (adults) / AvalancheYouth

We have many other groupsthat meet on a regular basis

4050 Tollgate Rd,Williamsburg, OH

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

UNITED METHODIST

Howdy folks,We went last Wednes-

day, Nov. 14, for a P.E.R.I.meeting to the HibachiGrill on Ohio Pike. Theyhad several bars of foodand it was good. The ser-vice was good and veryfriendly from the folksworking there. This wasthe first time we havebeen there, but not the last.

I saw a sign the otherday, “How to double yourmoney.” It does makesense. You take a dollarbill, and double it over, putit back in your pocket.

We have been workingin the carpenter shop,making wood items likebird feeders, lazy Susans.This was the first time for

the lazySusans. Weused thedowel rodswe got. Wemade an-other wooditem to holdyour salt,pepper,spices,ketchup, or

whatever you want on yourtable. Wemade a sleigh fora lady to put Mr. andMrs.Santa Claus in and a topfor her cedar chest thatwas very old.

We will be at the craftshow at the MowrystownSchool, that the White OakValley Grange holds onDec. 1, so come out and see

us and patronize theGrange. Lunch, Santa willbe there after the parade.

Now this is a story afriend told us about aThanksgiving many yearsago in the 1930s. He saidthat morning all the menwent hunting. That was ausual thing to do onThanksgiving. He said itwas extremely warm.They didn’t even need acoat. When they came in toeat dinner, they saw ablack cloud in the west.They didn’t think about it.While they were eating,the temperature droppedreal bad. It started snow-ing, so it was hard to seevery far. After the meal,the snow kept getting

deeper, so they bundled upand headed for home. Hesaid they got about onemile from home, when thecar got stuck in the snow.He walked home and got ateam of horses, went backand the horses pulled thecar with the family in ithome. He also said thatwinter the cold was sosevere that all theircanned goods broke andthey were burning cornstalks to heat their house.At that time, there was noinsulation in the homes.

The second meeting atthe Monroe Grange Hallfor the month of Novem-ber was the 16th. This wasthe Thanksgiving supper,and Ruth Ann and Bonnie

gave out the crafts theJuniors had made to taketo the convention. Theconvention was held inColumbus at the RamadaInn Hotel. The childrenwere very excited and hadto wait until everyone ate.The parents and grandpar-ents were also very excit-ed. I asked some of theparents if when they gothome, “Did the kids gothrough all their itemswhich Ruth Ann had putinto paper bags, and somein shopping bags, and theywere full.” These childrencall her “Miss Ruth Ann.”They will remember herall their lives for the workshe has done for them inthe Junior Grange. She isvery dedicated. She hasbeen a leader for over 30years. Our youngestdaughter Pauline and allfour of our grandchildrenhave been in JuniorGrange. Ruth Ann and Ihave each been in theGrange for over 50 years,and the Grange does somuch for the community.We adopted a senior citi-zen for Christmas gifts.They are also bringing instaple foods for the foodpantry.

The Bethel Lions Clubfurnished a Thanksgivingmeal for a needy family ofthe Bethel-Tate schooldistrict and have adoptedtwo seniors for ChristmasGifts. These two organiza-tions along with thechurches are concernedabout our neighbors. TheGood Lord wants us to behelping each other.

Now on Black Friday,Ruth Ann and our twodaughters go shopping.They have done this foryears. This is a day theycan enjoy being together. Iwill go fishing at a neigh-bors lake.

The fishing is good withlots of crappie, bluegills,bass and some stripers,and muskies being caught.Get your fishing tackleand get some fresh fish toeat. Good luck. I was talk-ing to Mike at the BoarsHead Bait shop in Afton.He said he was bringinghis Grandma who has beenin a nursing home recuper-ating home for Thanks-

giving. She doesn’t know ityet. I will be anxious tohear how she does.

Folks, last Saturdayevening, Nov. 17, Ruth Annand I had a very excitingevening. Our granddaugh-ter Michelle got married atthe Paul Brown Stadium.This was a beautiful wed-ding. Now did you think Iwould say anything else?They wanted somethingold so Ruth Ann gaveBrad, the groom, a halfdime that her Dad andMother had. It was from1854. Brad andMichellewere so pleased with thiscoin for him to carry forgood luck. There was agood crowd with severalcouples from the BethelUnitedMethodist churchand a couple from thecompany that Debby usedto work for which wasinvolved with getting thePeace Bell here in Ken-tucky. Now I know youfolks are very proud ofyour children as we are ofours, so please forgive mefor some bragging aboutours. We got to ride downto the wedding with ourdaughter Pauline, son-in-law Ralph and grandsonCurtis.

We hope and pray youhad a great Thanksgiving.

Santa will be at theGrant’s Greenhouse andGarden Center in Milford,along with the train dis-play, Nov. 23 through Dec.22, from 5 p.m. til 7 p.m.Mark your calendar. Wewill be there four times tohelp old Santa out, so comeand see Santa and thetrains, and purchase trees,wreaths, candy, poinsettiasand muchmore.

Don’t forget the PamNoah concert put on by theBethel Lions Club at theBethel-Tate Middle Schoolon Friday Nov. 30, at 7:30p.m. This is free for all toenjoy.

Start your week bygoing to the house of wor-ship of your choice andgive thanks to 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

Park.

Ole Fisherman busy in carpenter shop

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The River Valley Long-beards, Clermont County’schapter of the NationalWild Turkey Federation, isagain taking part in theNWTF’s Turkey HuntersCareprogrambyprovidingturkeys to needy families .The chapter partneredwith the Clermont County

4-HCarteens, 4-Hprogramand Farm Bureau to pro-vide a complete traditionalThanksgiving meal.

The chapter distributedmore than 300 meals Nov.16 to families selected bythe Clermont YWCA foodpantry.

Visit www.nwtf.org.

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MIAMI TOWNSHIPArrests/CitationsJuvenile, 13, tobacco prohibi-tion, Nov. 5.James R. Kellerman, 18, 114 Ohio28, drug paraphernalia, theft,Nov. 7.Tabathia E Bunn, 23, 6305Melody, drug abuse, parapher-nalia, Nov. 8.Hilary R. Leaman, 29, 114 Bacon,theft, driving under suspension,Nov. 9.Kenneth Christopher, 28, , theft,Nov. 9.Anthony C. Vieregge, 22, 1171Ohio 28, theft, criminal tools,Nov. 11.Juvenile, 17, marijuana pos-session, Nov. 12.Ryan N. Werner, 22, 1164 RonleeDrive, drug abuse, Nov. 2.Juvenile, 16, drug paraphernalia,Nov. 2.Michael L. Love Jr., 28, 273Branch Hill-Guinea Pike, domes-tic violence, Nov. 3.Clarence Mccarthy, 45, 6675Epworth, drug paraphernalia,open container, driving undersuspension, Nov. 3.Sarah G. Shifflett, 23, 6224Tanglewood, criminal damage,Nov. 4.Edward Rowland, 73, 1404Oakridge, theft, Nov. 4.Richard Meece, 52, 1131 Fox Run,complicity, Nov. 4.

Incidents/InvestigationsAssaultFemale was assaulted at Wittm-er Meadows, Oct. 29.Male juvenile was assaulted atMilford Junior High at Wolf-pen-Pleasant Hill, Nov. 1.BurglaryMitre saw taken at 228 TimberTrail, Jan. 11.Entry made into garage at 6357Hickory Bark, Nov. 2.Entry made into apartment at1804 Arrowhead, Nov. 7.Chainsaw taken; $400 at 5449Candy Lane, Nov. 9.Entry made into residence at6352 Branch Hill Guinea, Nov.10.Criminal damageTire slashed on vehicle at 502Techne Center, Oct. 31.Subject damaged TV and com-

puter at 6675 Epworth, Nov. 3.Window broken at 6224 Tangle-wood, Nov. 4.Tire punctured on vehicle atOhio 28, Nov. 8.Side of vehicle scratched at 5866Wolfpen Pleasant Hill, Nov. 9.Two windows broken at MilfordHigh at 1 Eagles Way, Nov. 11.Criminal trespassTrespassing inside residence at570 Branch Hill Loveland, Nov.12.Disorderly conductTwo students reported in a fightat Live Oaks at BuckwheatRoad, Oct. 29.Domestic violenceAt Branch Hill Guinea, Nov. 3.FraudMale stated credit card usedwith no authorization; $529 at5925 McPicken, Oct. 31.Misuse of creditFemale stated credit card usedwith no authorization at 5625Wittmer Meadows, Nov. 5.Male stated card used with noauthorization at 5703 BlueSpruce, Nov. 8.Passing bad checksBad check issued to SardinaConcrete; $2,484.43 at Ohio 50,Nov. 2.TheftGasoline not paid for at UnitedDairy Farmers; $37.50 at US 50,Oct. 29.Duct tape taken fromMeijer; $6at Ohio 28, Oct. 30.Currency, etc. taken from vehi-cle; $1,460 at 1236 BaywoodCove, Oct. 31.A razor taken fromMeijer; $22at Ohio 28, Nov. 1.Septic pump taken; $1,500 at6112 Price Road, Nov. 1.Carton of cigarettes taken fromvehicle; $0 at 6251N. ShadowHill, Nov. 2.Antique silver items taken;$9,500 at 6600 block of WestKnollwood Circle, Nov. 2.Various tools taken from truckat Lowe's; $5,690 at 5694Romar, Nov. 2.Handgun taken at 5949 Deer-field, Nov. 2.I-pod, etc. taken from vehicle at6231 Sweet Briar, Nov. 2.Septic pump taken; $800 at 6913Ohio 48, Nov. 2.Head phones taken fromMeij-

ers; $75 at Ohio 28, Nov. 4.Trailer taken; $6,500 at 1088 US50, Nov. 4.Concrete saw and blade takenPaul Hyatt Contracting; $1,060at Sylvan Road, Nov. 5.Medication taken from resi-dence at 1108 N. Muscovy, Nov.5.Wallet taken at The Arbors atMeadow Creek, Nov. 6.Laptop computer taken fromvehicle at 1280 Pebble Brook,Nov. 6.TVs, DVD player, etc. taken;$1,600 at 1506 Commons Drive,Nov. 7.Camera system, etc. taken fromtoolbox at Castrucci Ford;$1,050 at Ohio 28, Nov. 7.Knife taken fromMeijer; $30 atOhio 28, Nov. 7.Fraudulent purchased made atCostume Castle; $587 at WardsCorner, Nov. 8.Jewelry taken; over $800 at 14Easley Drive #109, Nov. 8.Medication taken from resi-dence at 5816 Asby Court, Nov.8.Gasoline not paid for at UnitedDairy Farmers; $30 at BranchHill Guinea Pike, Nov. 8.Handguns, currency, etc. takenfrom vehicle; $21,350 at 629Woodsway, Nov. 9.Merchandise taken fromMeijer;$80 at Ohio 28, Nov. 9.Jewelry taken; $4,595 at 6593 W.Knollwood, Nov. 9.Leaf blower taken; $500 at 722Wards Corner, Nov. 9.A knife and hat taken fromMeijer; $50 at Ohio 28, Nov. 9.Jewelry taken; $5,385 at 6052Cook Road, Nov. 9.

Merchandise taken fromMeijer;$6 at Ohio 28, Nov. 11.Medication taken from resi-dence at 969 Ohio 28 #123, Nov.10.GPS unit and I-pod taken fromvehicle; $485 at 850 CannesCourt, Nov. 12.Tobacco prohibitionMale student possessed ciga-rettes at Milford Junior High atWolfpen Pleasant Hill, Nov. 5.

GOSHEN TOWNSHIPArrests/CitationsThree juveniles, 17, underageconsumption, Jan. 0.Juvenile, 16, underage consump-tion, Jan. 0.Christopher Borke, 18, 1705Country Lake, drug possession,Jan. 0.Tyler Flowers, 20, 1785 Ohio 28#86C, marijuana possession,Jan. 0.Brandon Butler, 20, West NorthBend Road, drug parapherna-lia, marijuana possession, Jan.0.Fred Zadek, 19, 215 Chestnut St.,underage consumption, Jan. 0.Tevin Wilson, 19, 112 ShingleDrive, underage consumption,Jan. 0.Brooke Logan, 18, 30 MiamiviewDrive, underage consumption,Jan. 0.Max Stephens, 20, 419 S. 9Th St.,underage consumption, Jan. 0.Juvenile, 16, unruly, curfewviolation, underage consump-tion, Jan. 0.2 Juveniles, 15, underage con-sumption, Jan. 0.Jonathon Meece, 19, 2040Cemetery, underage consump-tion, Jan. 0.Juvenile, 17, underage consump-tion, Jan. 0.Karrie Norgren, 19, 6447 SniderRoad #A, unauthorized use ofvehicle, Jan.Terry Smith, 55, 610 Redman,domestic violence, Jan.Robin Wilson, 53, 610 Redman,domestic violence, Jan.Juvenile, 14, , domestic violence,Jan.William Sharp, 27, 988 SeminoleTrail, marijuana possession,paraphernalia, Jan.Juvenile, 17, , underage con-sumption, drug paraphernalia,marijuana possession, Jan.

Incidents/InvestigationsAssaultAt 6970 Goshen Road, Nov. 6.At 1400 O'Bannonville, Nov. 7.Breaking and enteringAt 6583 Ohio 132, Oct. 26.At 1371Norma Lane, Nov. 3.At 1268 Twin Oak, Nov. 8.Criminal damageAt 2127 Woodville, Nov. 1.At 6118 Pine Meadows, Nov. 4.DisorderAt 1568 Woodville Pike, Nov. 4.At 5971Marsh Circle, Nov. 6.At 1785 Ohio 28 #327G, Nov. 6.At area of Goshen &Walnut,Nov. 7.At 1785 Ohio 28 #136, Nov. 9.At 1569 Ohio 28 , Nov. 10.At 1881Mulberry, Nov. 10.At 2289Woodville Pike, Oct. 27.At 1785 Ohio 28 #187, Nov. 2.At 2544 Woodville, Nov. 3.At 161 Club Drive, Nov. 3.At 1659 Ohio 28, Oct. 26.DisputeAt 6498 Ohio 48, Oct. 30.At 188 Bruce Court, Oct. 30.At 6373 Manila Road, Nov. 2.At 1785 Ohio 28 #381, Nov. 3.At area of Ohio 28 and Ohio 48,Nov. 3.At 203 Country Lake, Nov. 4.At 6970 Goshen Road, Nov. 4.At 2289 Woodville Pike, Nov. 4.At 1785 Ohio 28 #19A, Nov. 9.At 2099 Woodville, Nov. 9.Domestic violenceAt Redbird, Nov. 1.Gross sexual impositionAt Redbird, Nov. 1.TheftAt 1506 Rolling Knoll, Oct. 25.At 1538 E. Meadowbrook Drive,Oct. 25.At 6757 Oakland Road, Oct. 29.At 1650 Ohio 28, Oct. 30.At 1785 Ohio 28 #7, Nov. 3.

At 6703 Pin Oak, Nov. 5.At 1619 Ohio 28, Nov. 6.At 6103 Misty Creek, Nov. 7.At 6109 Pine Meadows, Nov. 8.At 629 Redman, Nov. 10.At 1785 Ohio 28 #429AA, Nov.10.At 6821Oakland, Nov. 10.

MILFORDArrests/CitationsLindsay Casey, 27, 3035 TimberAve., contempt of court, Nov.16.Jeffrey Cowan, 27, 4744 CabinRidge, drug abuse, parapherna-lia, Nov. 16.Daryl L. Cromer, 47, 901MohawkTrail, recited, Nov. 11.Chelsea Dean, 20, 8302 WoosterPike, contempt of court, Nov.10.Taylor N. Eckert, 19, 4242 Wi-geon Place, physical control,open container, Nov. 17.Rebecca J. Fox, 25, 5599 WolfpenPleasant Hill, recited, Nov. 16.Bryan Guethlein, 21, 14104 KleinRoad, contempt of court, Nov.13.Ronald J. Hodge Jr., 32, 10940Morrow Rossberg Road, war-rant, Nov. 15.

Justin W. Howard, 25, 6034Marsh Circle, warrant, Nov. 16.Juvenile, 16, theft, Nov. 11.Anthony W. Lawson, 33, 7Concord Wood, burglary, Nov.16.Francis M. Marcus, 39, 20396Ohio 251, driving under influ-ence, drug abuse, parapherna-lia, Nov. 10.Richard C. Minton, 22, 5473 DryRun, recited, Nov. 10.Michelle M. Mcquin, 35, 3172Lindale Mt. Holly, theft, recited,Nov. 14.Lauren N. Reynolds, 19, 6006Rosetree, theft, Nov. 11.Zachary Reynolds, 28, 6052Roudebush, open container,Nov. 15.Travis N. Richardson, 23, 801Edgecombe, obstructing officialbusiness, driving under suspen-sion, contempt of court, Nov.16.Mack C. Roach, 29, 1785 Ohio 28#282, contempt of court, Nov.16.Jacob Rose, 18, 3216 Eastwood,drug abuse, criminal sim-ulation, Nov. 17.Kristen Roy, 27, 906 Staghorn,drug abuse, Nov. 10.Theresa Schmithorst, 39, 11Denison Lane, driving underinfluence, reasonable control,Nov. 17.David Turner, 47, 14 ChateauPlace, domestic violence, Nov.11.BrandonWaldron, 26, 2824Happy Hollow, driving underinfluence, driving under sus-pension, Nov. 18.John R. West, 23, 8158 Ohio 41,warrant, Nov. 13.ChyanneWindsor, 20, 2755 Ohio132, warrant, Nov. 14.Jerod Blevins, 38, 100 HeatherDrive, warrant, Nov. 8.Heather N. Cook, 25, 4750Shephard, recited, Nov. 7.Jeremy Cummins, 23, 1821Oakbrook Place, contempt ofcourt, Nov. 6.David Dodson, 30, 4016 PrescottAve., recited, Nov. 6.Jason A. Donnerberg, 41, 1042Riddle Road, recited, Nov. 7.Anthony Gannaway, 26, 2102Piccadilly Ave., recited, Nov. 6.Amanda D. Hughes, 28, 800 LilaAve., recited, Nov. 5.Kayla M. Kemen, 24, 8502Sugarmaple Drive, recited, Nov.5.David J. Licata, 23, 1505 Com-mons Drive, recited, Nov. 8.Lonnie Mckinney Jr., 31, 551Prospect, contempt of court,Nov. 5.David New, 23, 9134 PrimroseDrive, contempt of court, Nov.5.Vincent M. Self, 30, 105 CastaneaSt., recited, Nov. 5.Jamie A. Smith, 46, 6425 CloughPike, recited, Nov. 7.Jamie W. Smith, 22, 6112 MelodyLane, theft, Nov. 7.Romulus Tamas, 19, 322 St.Andrews, recited, Nov. 5.

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publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses.The information is a matter of public record and does notimply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police de-partment, call:»Miami Township, Chief Steven Bailey, 248-3721» Goshen Township, Chief Ray Snyder, 722-3200»Milford, Chief Jamey Mills, 248-5084» Clermont County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff A.J. “Tim”Rodenberg, 732-7500

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GOSHEN TWP. — Representatives from businesses and organiza-tions in Goshen Township Nov. 17 marched through downtown Go-shen during the 2012 Light Up Goshen Parade.

The parade concluded with caroling, children’s train rides, re-freshments and a tree lighting in front of LCNBNational Bank, 6726Dick Flynn Blvd.

This year’s parade was one of 12 holiday events celebrated as the“12 Days of Christmas.”

LIGHT UPGOSHEN

Savanna Stacey, left, of Goshen Nov. 17 waits withNolan and Mike Stacey for the 2012 Light Up GoshenParade to start. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Pauline Holland, left, stands with Sparky and talks withRaelynn and Rick Christopher of Goshen before the 2012Light Up Goshen Parade Nov. 17. Holland and Sparkywalked with the Goshen Fire & EMS. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE

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Friends and families gathered Nov. 17 for the 2012Light Up Goshen Parade. From left, Steve Sprinkles

and Lesa Jones of Goshen, Stevie Fisher ofMaineville and Haylee Steele. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE

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Goshen resident Eric Lutz drives Grand Marshal KenKlosterman and Goshen Chamber of Commerce PresidentSharon McFadden in the 2012 Light Up Goshen Parade Nov.17. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Members of the Goshen High School Marching Band march in the 2012 Light Up Goshen Parade Nov. 17. ROXANNA

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The Grinch led Cub Scout Pack 285 in the 2012 Light UpGoshen Parade. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

The 2012 Light Up Goshen Parade concluded with a tree lighting in front of LCNB NationalBank. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Kroger Grocery and Baking Co. was one business represented in the2012 Light Up Goshen Parade Nov. 17. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY

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Members of Garden Acres Pentecostal Church dressed in Western- andholiday-themed attire and played music during the 2012 Light UpGoshen Parade Nov. 17. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS


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Anne BockmanJulia “Anne” Bockman, 89,

Milford, died Nov. 17. She was aschool bus driver.

Survived by children Gerald(Allyson), Greg (Sherina) Bock-man, Sharon (Roger) Wren,Georgia (Mike) Wainscott;grandchildren Jeff, Tony, TimHoneycutt, Heather Simpson,Ashley Hughes; great-grand-children Hally, Makayla Hon-eycutt, Faith Simpson.

Services were Nov. 20 at EvansFuneral Home. Memorials to: St.Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN38148-0142.

John EberhardJohn C. Eberhard, 92, died

Nov. 17. He worked for Milacron.

He was an Army veteran ofWorld War II, a member ofMilford Masonic Lodge 54, aStephen’s Minister at St ThomasEpiscopal Church, a volunteer atInter Parish Ministries and aboard member at ThomastonWoods.

Survived by children Mark(Alice) Eberhard, Polly (DanWhittelsey) Duplace; grand-children Abby (Chip) Workman,Parker, Rachel, Beecher Eber-hard, Maggie (Derek) Duplace-

Schmieder; great-granddaugh-ters Catie, Molly Workman;sister Marie Eberhard. Precededin death by wife Margie Eber-hard.

Services were Nov. 24 at St.Thomas Episcopal Church.Arrangements by Craver-RiggsFuneral Home. Memorials to:Inter Parish Ministries, 3509Debolt Road, Cincinnati, OH45244 or Ministry at ThomastonWoods, c/o St. Thomas EpiscopalChurch, 100 Miami Ave., Terrace

Park, OH 45174.

Nancy KileNancy Dunham Kile, 66,

Miami Township, died Nov. 18.She was a homemaker.

Survived by husband KennethKile; children David (Krystal)Kile, Marjorie (Steve) Reeves;mother Margaret Dunham;sisters Peggy, Debby, Patty,Leigh Ann; grandchildren Mi-chael, Steven, Samantha,Brooke, Nathan, Skylar, Catelyn.Preceded in death by fatherHarold Dunham.

Arrangements by Tufts Schild-meyer Family Funeral Home.

Melvin ReifinMelvin Harry Reifin, 76,

Milford, died Nov. 18. He was anattorney with the Brown County

Prosecutor’s Office and was thefirst public defender in ClermontCounty.

He hosted his own programonWOBO for more than 30years.

Survived by wife Linda HauserReifin; daughters Barbara (Sa-mir) Tamer, Elizabeth Mendez;grandchildren Ian, Alli Mendez,Anderson Tamer; brother Ronald(Bonnie) Reifin.

Services were Nov. 24 at EvansFuneral Home. Memorials toWOBO, American Association orAmerican Cancer Society.

Ralph “RJ” JosephVilardo

Ralph “RJ” Joseph Vilardo, 82,died suddenly Nov. 20. He was abusinessman in Milford and afounder of the Milford Miami

Chamber of Commerce.Survived by wife Mary Sue

(nee Craver); sisters Marie (Vilar-do) Harrington and Louise(Vilardo) Rhein; children SusanVilardo, Judy (Ed) Hackmeister,Pattie (Darrell) Philhower, John-ny Vilardo, Ralph J. Vilardo, Jr.and Tom Vilardo; grandchildrenRaymond, Patrick, and TannerPhilhower, Jess Stankeveh,Marissa and Ava Vilardo.

Services were Nov. 24 atCraver-Riggs Funeral Home &Crematory and St. AndrewChurch. In lieu of flowers thefamily asks for memorials to:M.P.G.A. Korean Memorial,National Bank & Trust,715 LilaAvenue, Milford, OH 45150, orLiteracy Council of Clermont andBrown Counties, 745 Center St,Suite 300, Milford, OH 45150.

DEATHS

ABOUT OBITUARIESBasic obituary information and a color photograph of

your loved one is published without charge. Call 248-7128for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial trib-ute, call 242-4000 for pricing details.

RESIDENTIALArronco Comfort Air, Burling-ton, KY., HVAC, 2443 GibbsRoad, Goshen TownshipJeffrey Duncan, Batavia, alter,2278 Woodville, Goshen Town-ship.Garry Salyer, Milford, alter, 5618Ivy Road, Goshen Township.GAR Electric, Batavia, alter, 889Wards Corner, Miami Town-ship.Mary McLellan, Loveland,HVAC, 6223 Hickory Ridge,Miami Township.CEO Heat & Air, Milford, HVAC,257 Apache Trail, Miami Town-ship.Richard Herd, Loveland, HVAC,939 Paul Vista, Miami Town-ship.Plumb Tite, Erlanger, KY., mis-cellaneous work, 980 Wood-creek, Miami Township.Roger Emery, Batavia, alter, 306E. Main St., Owensville.William Rosselot, Owensville,

new, 201 St. Louis Drive, Ow-ensville, $125,000.Alice Litton, Loveland, alter,6664 Loveland Miamiville,Miami Township.Baker Heat & Air, Milford,HVAC, 961Woodcreek, MiamiTownship.Hank Dingus, Milford, pool,5538 Scarlet Maple, MiamiTownship.Fischer Single Family Homes,Crestview Hills, Ky., new, 1310Gatch Court, Miami Township,$145,816.Jeremy Fishback, Batavia, addi-tion, 1631 US 50, StonelickTownship, $11,000.Victor Kapitula, Milford, pool,5327 Galley Hill, StonelickTownship.Sky Construction, Blanchester,pole barn, 1687 Autumn Oak,Stonelick Township, $21,000.James Tissandier, Lynchburg,addition, 6420 Patricia Blvd.,Goshen Township, $20,000.Andrews Construction, Wil-liamsburg, alter, 6433 GoshenRoad, Goshen Township.Green Excavating, Bethel, alter,6621 Goshen Road, GoshenTownship.

Julius Stayden, Milford, HVAC, 2Wildwood, Miami Township.Gary Hollingsworth, Milford,HVAC, 1369 Lela Lane, MiamiTownship.Joseph Lamplot, Loveland, alter,380 Rule St., Miami Township.Hank Dingus, Milford, 5538Scarlet Maple, Miami Town-ship, $7,000.Recker & Boerger, Cincinnati,HVAC, 1198 Sovereign Drive,Miami Township.New Climate Heat & Cooling,West Chester, HVAC, 1049 RedBird, Miami Township.Bowlin Group, Walton, Ky.,alter, 751 Bramblewood, MiamiTownship; alter, 5949 CreekSide; alter, 968 Woodcreek.Fischer Single Family Homes,

Crestview Hills, Ky., new, 1206Fox Horn, Miami Township,$121,395.Raymond Healy, Loveland, deck,256 Apache Trail, Miami Town-ship.Donald Stephens, Goshen,addition, 2131 Cedarville,Stonelick Township.Richard Crocker, Batavia, alter,5778 Ohio 132, StonelickTownship.Ronald Creager, Maineville,alter, 3667 Lucas Road, WayneTownship.

COMMERCIALKellerman Co., Milford, addi-tion-Specialty Storage, 1300U.S. 50, Miami Township,$500,000.Board of Trustees, Milford, alter,1546 Ohio 131, Miami Town-ship, $10,000.Cintas, Cincinnati, fire alarm, 55Techne Center, Miami Town-ship.Wuest Electric, Cincinnati, alter,160 Ohio 126, Miami Township.Schweitzer Brothers Co., Mil-ford, alter, 1276 US 50, MiamiTownship.Rering Remodeling, Cincinnati,

alter-Orange Leaf Yogurt, Ohio28, Miami Township, $80,000.Salon Colour, West Chester,alter, 471Wards Corner, MiamiTownship.Sign Graphics & Design, Milford,sign, 1090 Ohio 28, MiamiTownship.KBA Inc./Architects, Cincinnati,alter, suite F, 501 Techne Cen-ter, Miami Township, $25,000.John Latchford, Goshen, alter-The Olde Wooden Cupboard,1368 Ohio 131, Miami Town-ship.David Lay, Loveland, alter, 1320Ohio 28, Miami Township.Ginter Electrical Contractors,Cincinnati, alter-Cincinnati Bellpedestal, 6337 Dustywind,Miami Township.Ginter Electrical Construction,Cincinnati, alter-Cincinnati Bellpedestals, 1442 Gibson, GoshenTownship; 1565 Ohio 28; 941Palermo Road, Miami Town-ship; 6117 Weber Road.Eckert Fire Protection Systems,Cincinnati, fire suppression,#406 Techne Center, MiamiTownship.Zoological Society of Cincinnati,tent, 6212 Price Road, Miami

Township.Bambeck & Vest Assoc., Cincin-nati, alter-Home Instead, 400Techne Center, Miami Town-ship, $23,749.Finish Line Performance, Mil-ford, alter, 883 Ohio 28, MiamiTownship.Nixco Plumbing Co., Mason,miscellaneous work-Jeff WylerCorp., 401Milford Parkway,Milford City.Detect All Security, Cincinnati,fire alarm, 400 Techne Center,Miami Township.Wendel Assocs., Cincinnati,alter-Arby’s, 906 Ohio 28,Miami Township, $130,000.Servall Electrical Co., Cincinnati,alter, 1090 Ohio 28, MiamiTownship.United Maier Signs, Cincinnati,sign, 1090 Ohio 28, MiamiTownship.Victory Signs & Lighting Inc.,Milford, sign, 906 Ohio 28,Miami Township.ER Plumbing Co., Batavia,miscellaneous work-SEMHaven, 225 Cleveland Ave.,Milford.

BUILDING PERMITS

ABOUTBUILDINGPERMITSThese requests have

been filed with the Cler-mont County PermitCentral.

Christ PresbyterianChurch

Here come the holidays. Areyou saying, “What’s so happyabout Thanksgiving,” or “Noth-ing merry about my Christmas?”For many people, this time ofyear only heightens their senseof grief or loneliness for adeparted loved one. Perhapsyou are deeply troubled by jobloss, or the anguish of having arelative or friend in harm’s waybecause they are serving in themilitary. There are any numberof reasons why it might bedifficult for you to celebrate theholidays this year.

If you are feeling sadnessrather than gladness in the

season, Pastor Chris Whitewould like to invite you toattend the “Blue Christmas”service at Christ PresbyterianChurch at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec.2. Join with others who are‘feeling blue’ at the prospect offacing the holidays.

The church is at 5657 PleasantView Drive, Milford; 831-9100;www.christpresmilford.org.

LovelandPresbyterian Church

NewWorship times are:Sunday School 9:15-10 a.m.;fellowship 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.;worship 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Bible Study began at 9:15 a.m.,Sunday, Sept. 16, with “The FourGospels,” a book by ChesterWilkins and led by LPC ElderGeorge Kopittke. On the sameSunday, Pastor Stephen Meltonstarted his class on the meaningof the Presbyterian symbol.

Sunday School is available forall ages. The youth group forgrades seven to 12 meets month-ly and conducts fundraisers fortheir activities.

The church is at 360 Robin,Loveland; 683-2525.

Milford First UnitedMethodist Church

The special worship series forOctober and November is “Liv-ing the Lord’s Prayer.” Servicetimes are 9:25 a.m. and 11 a.m.Join the church as it exploresJesus’ dynamic vision for Chris-tian lives.

For more information contactSeneca Taylor, [email protected].

The church is at 541Main St.,Milford; 831-5500.

RELIGION

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available basis. Items must be to our office no later than 4p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the follow-ing edition.» E-mail announcements to [email protected],with “Religion” in the subject line.» Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600.»Mail to: Community Press, Attention: Andrea Reeves,Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Love-land, Ohio 45140.

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