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Contact usFOODAfter the glut of holidayeating, a steaming hotbowl of soup is justperfect for supper.Full story, B3

SWEARINGINFour elected officialswere sworn intooffice.Full story, B1

GRANT OFFERS NEWEVENING CLASSESAdults have new selections A4

Projects funded with FFA grantsFELICITY — Two students re-

cently received $1,000 grantsfrom the National FFA Organi-zation.

Alexandria Bedford, a fresh-man at Felicity-Franklin HighSchool, andBobbyPemberton, ajunior at Grant Career Center,won the grants to fund StudentAgricultural Experience pro-jects.

The Student Agricultural Ex-perience is a graded projectwhichrequiresstudentstoapplyclassroom instruction throughentrepreneurship, job place-ment, research and experimen-

tation or career exploration.Felicity-Franklin FFA Advis-

er Holly Jennings said studentsparticipate in projects rangingfrom raising tomato plants totaking on agriculture-related in-ternships.

“It gives themasenseofown-ership,” Jennings said.

Participating inaStudentAg-ricultural Experience helps mo-tivate students and teachesthem lessons in goal-setting andwork ethics, she said.

Bedford,who plans to use themoney to raise four goats, saidshe does not think she couldhave done her project withoutthe grant. She received a letterDec. 24, which informed her she

had been select-ed.

“I was reallyexcited because Iknew I could dowhat I wanted,and I didn’t haveto change mymind,” Bedfordsaid.

She said if she had not re-ceived the grant, she probablywould have done a plant-basedproject.

“I’ve always loved animals,and I cannot grow a thing, so itwas my best bet,” she said.

She also has experienceworking with goats. Last year, afriend of hers let her have agoat

to show at theClermont CountyFair.

For her pro-ject, she plans toshow and sell twoof the four goatsat the fair. Shewill use the othertwo as breeding

goats to continue her StudentAgricultural Experiencethroughout her high school ca-reer.

Pemberton was unable to bereached for comment, but Jen-nings said he plans to use themoney to purchase a green-house kit to build.

“(He) received the grant last

year, so we were surprised hewon it again,” Jennings said.

According to anarticlebyFe-licity-Franklin FFA reporterAlexis Christensen, Pembertonused the money from the previ-ous grant to expandhis fruit andvegetable garden to sell hisproducts.

Hewas the first student fromFelicity-Franklin to receive thegrant.He andBedfordwere twoof three students in Ohio to re-ceive it this year.

Applicants must be currentFFA members between seventhand11thgrade.Studentsmayap-ply formultiple grants, but theycan only receive one grant peryear.

By Roxanna [email protected]

Bedford Pemberton

BETHEL — Council members ap-proved a new fee schedule for the rentalofvillage facilities that setshigher ratesfor non-residents.

The new fee schedule was passed asan ordinanceOct.11andwent into effectimmediately.

Village Administrator Travis Dotsonsaid the ordinance did not change anyrental fees for residents. The onlychange in feeswas new, higher rates fornon-residents, he said.

The ordinance also sets policies andprocedures for the rental and use of vil-lage facilities, including the communitycenter, Burke Park and the Grant Me-morial Building.

At the community center:» The half day rental fee is $50 for

residents and $85 for non-residents.» The full day rental is $100 for resi-

dents and $170 for non-residents.» An additional security deposit of

$50 for both residents andnon-residentsis required. The security deposit will berefunded if the building is left in thesame or better condition than it wasfound.

For Burke Park:

Bethel councilsets fees foruse of villagefacilities

By John [email protected]

Rate for residentsremains the same

An ordinance passed by the Bethel VillageCouncil sets fees for the rental of theshelter house at Burke Park. JOHN SENEY/THE

COMMUNITY PRESS

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BETHEL — Scholarship recipients atthis year’s annual Bethel Art & MusicFestivalwill have theopportunity topar-ticipate in the festival.

Judi Adams, one of the organizers ofBAMFest, said last year was the firstyear the festival committee awardedscholarships. Two scholarships wereawarded.

Once again scholarships will beawarded to high school seniors who willbe going on to pursue a career in the finearts or music, Adams said.

This year’s BAMFest will be Satur-day, May 11, at Burke Park and other lo-cations around the village.

To apply for the scholarships, stu-dentsmust be a senior attending Bethel-Tate High school, Grant Career Centeror be a resident of Tate Township or Be-thelwhoattendsaprivate school or isbe-ing home schooled.

They also must be an active partici-pant in the festival.

“This is something new this year thatwe added to the criteria’” Adams said.

Scholarshipwinners totake active rolein BAMFestBy John [email protected]

Jake Winter, left, and Madison Winter ofBethel draw with chalk on the sidewalk atthe 2012 BAMFest. FILE PHOTO/THE COMMUNITY

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BREAKING THROUGHFelicity-Franklin High School senior Bradlee Prather runs by a Goshen defenderon a fast break Friday night. But the break was not enough as Felicity-Franklilnwas upended by Goshen 54-32 and picked up a crucial conference. BRANDON

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» The rental fee for allthree facilities is $150 forresidents and $255 fornon-residents.

» Concerts require therental of all three facili-ties. All reservation feesare non-refundable.

GrantMemorial Build-ing:

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talk to their school’s guid-ance counselor.

Adamssaid theamountof the scholarships mayvary fromyear toyearde-pending on the amount offunds available from the

“We hope that by requir-ing the student participa-tion, they will becomemore aware of the type ofplanningandorganizationthat is involved with put-tingonanevent likeBAM-Fest. It will not only en-courage them tobecomeavolunteer, but promotesteamwork and respect forother people’s abilitiesand talents.

“The committee puts alot of tireless hours andtalent into making this asuccess,” she said. “Wehope to inspire these stu-dents touse theirdetermi-nation and capabilities to

see the project through tocompletion.”

Students who are plan-ning to apply for thescholarships should con-tact Adams at 734-4445for more information or

profits of BAMFest andhowmany qualified appli-cations are received.

For more informationabout BAMFest see thewebsite www.bethelohe-vents.com.

BAMFestContinued from Page A1

Artists set up displays in Burke Park for the 2012 BAMFest. FILE PHOTO/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

BETHEL — Bethel-TateHigh School’s winterhomecoming game brokefrom tradition and wasduring the week, this pastTuesday against againstFelicity-Franklin HighSchool.

While the district gen-erally holds its homecom-ing games on Fridays,Student Government Ad-viser Cindy Shepherdsaid the game against Fe-licity-Franklin was thebest option this year.

“Felicity alwaysbrings a big crowd,” shesaid.

The homecoming kingand queen was crownedbetween the junior varsi-ty and varsity games.

But the homecomingdance will be this Satur-day, Jan. 12, in the gymna-sium of Bethel-Tate High

School, 3420 Ohio 125.The dance is being

sponsored by StudentGovernment.Membersofthe organization intend to

use the money generatedfrom the winter home-coming dance to help cov-er the cost of after-prom.

Although studentshave to pay for promtickets, they do not haveto pay for after-prom.

“It gets expensive,

with the dresses andtickets,” Shepherd said.

In an effort to savemoney for after-prom,Student Governmentmembers are “goinggreen,” reusing lights anddecorations they alreadyhave, she said.

“I’m not going to pur-chase a lot of items,”Shepherd said.

She said the dance willnot have a specific theme,she said.

The dancewill begin at8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12,and will end at 11 p.m.

Bethel ready for winter homecomingBy Roxanna [email protected]

The Bethel-Tate Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned between the junior varsity and varsity basketball gamesagainst Felicity-Franklin High School Tuesday, Jan. 8 at Bethel-Tate High School. The court also will be recognized duringthe Bethel-Tate Winter Homecoming dance, Saturday, Jan. 12. Back row, from left, seniors Brian Carter, AshtonHutchinson, Austin Iker and Nick Taggert, juniors Miranda Poklar, Liz Neal, Jenna Armstrong, Chess Banks, Kyle Bastin,Jared Iding and Cole Shepherd. Front row, from left, seniors Nick Marshall, Taylor Williams, Lindsey Gillespie, TaylorAtkins, Courtney Riley, Madison White, Sara Benjamin, junior Dillon Utter, senior Brodey McConnell and junior BlakeNorris. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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CLERMONT COUNTY —The Clermont County Re-publicanCentral Commit-tee will recommend threepeople to Ohio Gov. JohnKasich as candidates tofill the vacancy left by theretirement of Juvenileand Probate Court JudgeStephanie Wyler.

Tim Rudd, ClermontCounty Republican chair-man, said Kasich wantsthe Central Committee topresent him with threecandidates for possibleappointment without anyranking or preference.

“The governor’s officeis also requesting thethree successful candi-dates submit resumesandfill out a questionnaire.The governor’s office willconduct a backgroundcheck, conduct inter-views and choose the suc-cessful candidate for ap-pointment,”Ruddsaid inaletter to committee mem-bers.

The central committeewill meet 7 p.m. Wednes-day, Jan.16, at theHolidayInn Eastgate, 4501 East-gate Blvd., to choose thethree candidates for gu-bernatorial review.

Rudd said the candi-dateswillhaveachancetoaddress the meeting andCentral Committee mem-bers will be able to ques-tion the candidates.

The Central Commit-tee members will be pro-vided a ballot on whichthey can vote for three ofthe candidates withoutlisting theorderofprefer-ence, he said.

The names of the threecandidates with the mostvotes will sent to the gov-ernor.

Rudd said he is check-ing Ohio law to see if themeeting has to be open tothe public and the media.

If it is not required tobe open, he said he is lean-ing toward closing themeeting.

“When you close it, itallows the candidates tobe freer,” he said.

Rudd said those whoinitially expressed inter-est to him in the openingwere Clermont CountyMunicipal Court JudgeJames Shriver; WoodyBreyer, a former Cler-mont County assistantprosecutor; AssistantProsecutor Mary LynneBirck; Milford attorney

David Hunter; and Ame-liaattorneyWilliamRapp.

He said the list of can-didates could change be-fore the meeting.

Shriver said he hasserved 18 years on themunicipal court.

“I have developed agreat depth of wisdom,knowledge and experi-ence in dealing with indi-viduals involved in thecriminal justice system,”he said.

As municipal courtjudge, he said he has tar-geted crimes committedby the 18- to 25-year-oldage group.

“What an individualdoes in youth will havegreat bearing on how helives the rest of his life,”Shriver said.

He said his experiencewouldcarryover to the ju-venile court job.

“I look forward to im-plementing a number ofevidence-based practices

in juvenile court thatbuilds on the successwe’ve seen in municipalcourt,’ he said.

Before becoming ajudge, Shriver said hehandled juvenile cases asan assistant prosecutorfor Clermont County.

Birck has been an as-sistant prosecutor in thecivil division of the Cler-montCountyProsecutor’sOffice since 1995.

In thatcapacityshehasrepresented county agen-cies that deal with chil-drenandyoungpeople, in-cludingChildren’sProtec-tive Services.

“Myentire legalcareerhas been in the public sec-tor,” Birck said.

Before going to lawschool, Birck worked as ahigh school teacher forthree years.

“The problems ofyouth are not foreign tome,” she said.

Birck said she wouldbring a number of is qual-ifications to the job.

“I’m deliberative, Ihave perspective and Ihave the energy to give toit,” she said.

Hunter is an attorneyand former mayor andcouncil member of Mil-ford.

He said he had beenlooking into running for ajudgeship in two years, sowhen Wyler retired, hedecided toaddhisname tothe list of candidates.

Hunter said that aftergraduating from lawschool, he worked as anassistant prosecutor in

BrownCountyassigned tothe juvenile court.

In his private practicehe has handled cases inthe juvenile and probatecourts, he said.

“The job really needssomebody who under-stands what it take topractice there,” he said.

Until November, Hunt-er also was a part-timemagistrate in the Cler-mont County DomesticRelations Court.

Rapp, who practiceslaw in Amelia, said he hasdecided not to seek thejudgeship.

“I am going to openlysupport Judge Shriver,”Rapp said.

Breyer said althoughhe had at first expressedinterest in the opening, healso has decided not toseek the judgeship.

Wyler had presidedover the juvenile and pro-bate courts for almost 22years when she an-nounced her retirementDec. 11.

Her retirementwas ef-fective Dec. 31, but shesaid she will continue toserve in the position as avisiting judge until Kas-ich names a successor.

GOP suggest 3 for judgeship

By John [email protected]

Shriver

Birck

Wyler

Hunter

Governor tomake selection

The fourth annualBreakfast with SantaDec. 15 was a huge suc-cess. UC Clermont Col-lege hosted about 350guests and served 600pancakes – the largestnumber to date for thebreakfast.

This event was spon-sored by UC ClermontStudent Organizationsand included a pancakebreakfast, photos withSanta, acraft cornerandagoodiebagfor thekids.The event was free tothe college and sur-rounding Clermontcommunity.

Volunteers included:James Syphax, student

government president;Nathan Eads, studentgovernment vice presi-dent; Kristyn Whiting,UC Clermont Associa-tion Of Paralegal Stu-dents; Kathy Wagoner,bachelor of technicaland applied studies stu-dent president; Erik Se-kol, studentgovernmentmember; Victoria Bard,Active Minds; AndrewSpurlock, Active Minds;Ashley Houston, schol-arship recipient; Mikay-la Wagoner, high schoolservice hours; andBruce Davis – our awe-some Santa, said Stu-dent Life Director KimEllison.

Breakfast with Santawas a ‘huge’ success

NEWSA4 • BETHEL JOURNAL • JANUARY 10, 2013

Grant offers new winter classesTo meet the increasing

needs of the community, GrantCareer Center in Bethel is of-fering a variety of new classesin addition to the usual eveningclasses.

In the Information Technol-ogy area, there are two newclasses offered. Introduction toInventor 2013 is a seven-weekclass in learning a 3-D CADmodeling software currentlybeing used in the engineeringfield. The classes will be heldTuesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

beginning Jan. 8 for a cost of$160.

HowtoRepairYourComput-er is a three-week programalsooffered Tuesdays beginning onJan. 8. Having trouble withyour computer? Do you needmore storage space? Is yourcomputer slowing down to asnail’s pace? This program willallow you to bring in your com-puter and discuss the problemswith your instructor. The in-structor will suggest ways toremedy the problem by pur-

chasing software, anti-virusprograms or hardware up-dates. This program is offeredfor $50.

Two, four-week Golf Clinicswill be offered in the spring atFriendlyMeadows Golf Coursein Bethel. A professional golferwill help you improve yourswing, teach golf etiquette andreview the basic rules of golf.Clinics will be Thursdays andFridays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.for $40. No discounts will be of-fered for this class.

LowMaintenance Landscap-ing Classes will be a “crashcourse” in landscape design, in-stallation and maintenanceflowers and shrubs, and caringfor your garden. SteveBoehme, owner of GoodseedFarm Nursery & Landscapewill teach four classes at GrantCareer Center beginning Tues-day, March 5. For those who at-tend all four classes, there willbe a free bonus class on prun-ing at Goodseed Farm in Pee-bles. These classes will be of-

fered Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. beginning March 5for $49 for the whole series.

Winter is a great time tolearn about your computer,make beautiful flower arrange-ments, learn to quilt, exerciseaway the holiday pounds ormeet new friends in an eveningclass. For additional informa-tion, go towww.grantcareer.com or call513-734-6222, ext. 3105. Bro-chures are available at the locallibrary.

Following decades of tradi-tion, the official portrait paint-ing of outgoing Ohio SenatePresident Thomas E. Niehaus(R–New Richmond) was un-veiled at a ceremony held in theAtrium of the Ohio StatehouseDec. 11.

Painted by internationallyexhibited artist Leslie Adams,the portrait will be on display inthe Chamber of the Ohio Senatefor the remainder of the 129thGeneral Assembly, after which

it will be permanently installedin the Ohio Senate Office Build-ing. Adams’ work includes theofficialportraitsof formerOhioSenate President Bill Harris,former Ohio Governors BobTaft and Ted Strickland, andmembers of the Ohio SupremeCourt.

Niehaus’ term as SenatePresident ends Jan. 7 when the130th General Assembly offi-cially begins. He has served inthe Ohio General Assembly

since 2001when he was electedto the Ohio House of Repre-sentatives. He has been amem-ber of the Ohio Senate since2005.

Among those speaking at theeventwereOhioGovernor JohnKasich,OhioDepartmentofAg-riculture Director David Dan-iels and portrait artist LeslieAdams. During the program,Niehauswasdescribedasa truestatesman, a unifier and a faith-ful friend.

Portrait ofNiehaus unveiled

The official portrait painting of outgoing Ohio Senate President Thomas E. Niehaus was unveiled at aceremony in the Atrium of the Ohio Statehouse Dec. 11. From left are Niehaus, his wife Emily and Ohio Gov.John Kasich. PROVIDED

CLERMONT COUNTY — Hon-or band students from Adams,Brown,ClermontandHighlandCounties are tuning up for theannual Land of Grant Festival.

During the festival, middleand high school students fromthe four counties will combinetheirmusical abilities for threedays to practice and perform aconcert together.

The event begins Friday,Jan. 18, when 48 middle schooland70highschool studentswillgather at Hillsboro HighSchool. The students Jan. 18and19 will practice in prepara-tion for a concert Sunday, Jan.20.

“It gives kids an awesomeopportunity to work with col-legebanddirectors,” saidBata-via High School band directorDavidSmith,whohasbeenrun-ning the festival for the pastthree years.

UC band director TerrenFrenz will direct the highschool honor band, while for-merUCassistant banddirectorDavid Martin will direct themiddle school students.

Smith said hetries to findguest conduc-tors who are re-tired directorsfrom the area orcollege band di-rectors fromsouthwest Ohioand northernKentucky.

“A lot of the students will begoing toUCorUCClermont af-ter graduating,” he said.

Bethel-Tate High School ju-nior Bethany Ziggas said inpastyears sheenjoyedmeetingand connecting with the con-ductors.

Ziggas,aclarinetist, saidherfavorite part of the festival isusually the first day.

“You get to meet so manynew people, and you get to con-nect with the conductor,” shesaid.

Ziggas has been playingclarinet since fifth grade andparticipated in the Land ofGrant Festival for three years.She has been in the top threechairs each year. Still, she wassurprised to be chosen for firstchair this year despite being illand running a fever during her

audition.While it gets

tiring practicingforanhournear-ly everyday, shesaidshe likes themental andphysical chal-lenges of play-ing themusic se-

lections.Amelia High School senior

Jennifer Brees also has beenplaying clarinet since fifthgrade.

She said she has alwayswanted toparticipate in the fes-tival, but this is the first yearshe has had transportation tothepracticesandperformance.

She said she is excited toplay the music, which includesamedleyof songs fromtheTimBurton movies “Edward Scis-sorhands,” “Beetlejuice” and“TheNightmareBeforeChrist-mas.”

She said she practiced onceor twice per week for a monthor two prior to auditions. Hertotal number of hours prac-ticed was about 15 to 20, shesaid.

“I’m really excited to meetnewmusicians who are serious

about the music,” she said.Batavia High School senior

BekahWhite, who participatedin Land of Grant last year, saidthe experience makes her feelmore prepared. However, shestill put in about a week and ahalf of practice in preparationfor the auditions.

Like Ziggas, White, who is apercussionist, said she looksforward to playing the musicselections.

“Although it is really chal-lenging, when you play in theconcert and listen to it later onCD it’s really cool to hear it andknowyouwere a part of it,” shesaid.

The biggest challenge forher last year was “having thenerves” to play her part by her-self in frontof strangersanddi-rectors who she hoped to im-press.

Despite the challenges andtime spent practicing, Whitesaid by the end of the festival,the hard work pays off.

“It’s a great experience,”she said. “Even though it’s in-timidating, it’s reallycool toseethe outcome of all these peoplewith all these different talentscoming together.”

Students prepare for music festivalBy Roxanna [email protected]

White Ziggas

Larry Bush and Tom Crav-er from theAmeliaKnights ofColumbus Msgr. GerdesCouncil #3123 presented acheck from theirMeasure UpGrant to the Clermont CountyBoard of Developmental Dis-abilities. The check for$3,867.06 is for the Thomas A.Wildey School and Adult Ser-vices Program.

For several years, theKnights of Columbus havecollected money in publicareas, sold raffle tickets, andorganized other fund-raisingevents forCCDDand itsaffili-ated programs. This year’sdonations came primarily

from the donations of shop-pers at theAmeliaKroger andCatholic churches in Cler-mont County.

“We met some very gener-ous people this year,” saidBush, Grand Knight. “We col-lected over $600 in changealone.”

TheMeasure UpGrant is amain charitable event for theMsgr. Gerdes Council andtakes place with the help ofmanycouncilmembers.Crav-er and his daughters spentmany volunteer hours askingthe public tomake a donation.

For more information, call797-8868.

Knights of Columbusgive back with grant

Tom Craver, left, and Larry Bush from the Amelia Knights ofColumbus Msgr. Gerdes Council #3123 presented a check from theirMeasure Up Grant to the Clermont County Board of DevelopmentalDisabilities. The check for $3867.06 is for the Thomas A. WildeySchool and Adult Services Program. From CCDD are RonikaCaseltime, sitting, and Jeanette Lorentz. PROVIDED

Jes Stone and Jen Abbott,zumba instructors at CIA ofCincy in Mt. Carmel, recently-held a zumbathon benefitingClermont County’s Foster Careand Adoption program, “Cler-mont for Kids.”

Participants were asked todonate toys and coats.

“We were so excited to havepartnered with Clermont forKids, and we plan on makingthis an annual event,” saidStone. “We have been teachingover a year and a half now andwe put on and participate infundraisers throughout the en-tire year ranging from localpeople or families to cancer re-search.”

For more information aboutClermont For Kids – or if youare interested to learn moreabout becoming a foster parent,contact Clermont for Kids at732-7765.

Zumbathonbenefitsfoster care,adoptions

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

BETHEL — Bethel-Tate HighSchoolwrestlingbrought in thenew year with a tri-meetagainst Wyoming andBlanchester Jan. 2. Coach TomDonahue’s crew defeatedWyo-ming 64-18, but lost a close oneto the “boys from Blan,” 42-34.

“We lost some key matchesin themiddle weights against asolidBlanchester team,”Dona-hue said. “Anyone of those sixmatches fall ourway - in two ofwhichwehad the lead - thenwewin the dual meet.”

The upside was the Tigershad a quick rematcheswith theWildcats at the Jan. 4-5 Madei-ra Invitational.

“All in all, our guys keep im-proving to make a run in thepost-season,” Donahue said.“At this point in the season, acouple injuries to key seniorshave hurt us a little, but as wefinalize our starting line-upwith a few people movingweight-classes, we hope to befull strength for home stretchof the season.”

Bethel-Tate has been led byseniors Chip Ratcliff (132pounds) and Brian Carter (138)and sophomore Aric Peters(126).

Ratcliff is chasing theschool record of 142 wins andCarter is nearing the centurymark for the Tigers.

Here are Bethel-Tate’swinners from Jan. 2:120 – Travis Bee (Bethel-Tate) pinnedJena Robison (Wyoming)126 – Aric Peters (BT) tech fall AdamFrankel (W) 23-8132 – Chip Ratcliff (BT) won by forfeit138 – Brian Carter (BT) tech fall AsaPalmer (W) 16-0145 – Jake Phillips (BT) won by forfeit152 – Jeffrey Botts (BT) pinned JustinShields (W)160 – Tyler Krekeler (BT) pinned LukeKremzar (W)170 – Travis Kinnard (BT) won by for-feit182 – Ross Herbolt (BT) pinned DylanKripal (W)195 – Philip Kinnair (BT) pinned Ho-gan Baird (W)285 – Kian Mollette (BT) pinned Eth-an Padnos (W)

Against Blanchester:120 –Aric Peters (Bethel-Tate) pinnedChris Furber (Blanchester)126 – Travis Bee (BT) pinned SimonLatchford (Blan)132 – Chip Ratcliff (BT) tech fall GageEgnor (Blan) 17-0138 – Brian Carter (BT) tech fall TrisdoLillich (Blan) 17-1152 – Jeffrey Botts (BT) pinned DanPeters (Blan)285 – Kian Mollette (BT) pinned JedTurpin (Blan)On Jan. 5 at theMadeira Invitational,Bethel-Tate gained a measure of re-venge on Blanchester by finishingthird,one spotaheadof theWildcats.Winning championships for the Ti-gers at Madeira were Aric Peters at120 pounds, Chip Ratcliff at 132 andBrian Carter at 138.

Tigergrapplerstake on2013By Scott [email protected]

Boys basketball» Bethel-Tate lost to Amelia

54-35 on Dec. 21. Tyler Atkinsled the Tigers’ effort with 19points.

On Dec. 28, the Tigers

notched their first win overTaylor 44-41. Atkins had 15points.

Bethel-Tate defeated DeerPark 58-54 on Dec. 29.

On Jan. 4, the Tigers lost toGeorgetown 69-43. TylerAtkinshad 18 points in the defeat.

»Williamsburg beat Felici-ty-Franklin 66-52 on Dec. 21.

SophomoreJordanUtter led theCardinals in the loss with 13points.

The Cardinals lost to Marie-mont 63-34 on Dec. 22. SeniorShane Reese led in the loss with12 points.

Felicity-Franklin lost to Go-shen 54-32 on Jan. 4. Top scorerfor the Cardinals was Bradlee

Prather with 10 points.

Girls basketball» Bethel-Tate beat Amelia in

overtime 40-39 onDec. 20. JuliaJenike led the Lady Tigers with13 points.

Georgetown beat Bethel-Tate 66-52 on Jan. 3. Brooke Je-nikehad17points in theLadyTi-

gers’ loss.» Felicity-Franklin beat Wil-

liamsburg 46-28 onDec. 20. Ari-ca Stutz led the Lady Cardinalswith 16 points.

Felicity-Franklin beat Go-shen 55-50 on Jan. 3. FreshmanAshleyMoore led the Lady Car-dinals with 23 points.

PRESS PREPS HIGHLIGHTS

By Scott [email protected]

The Head of the HiddenDragon was challenged by theweather effects of HurricaneSandy, but rowers and runnersfrom around the tristate pre-vailed.

The second-annual Head ofthe Hidden Dragon Regattaand 5K Run at East Fork StatePark took place during drop-ping temperatures and briskwinds fromacold front and theapproaching Hurricane Sandy.

More than 400 rowers andrunners from Indiana, Ohioand Pennsylvania participatedin the event, doubling the num-ber of competitors from lastyear’s event.

“We’re pleased to see theHead of the Hidden Dragoncontinue to growasweattemptto drawmore andmore folks toClermont County and the wildand wonderful natural beauty

of East Fork State Park.” saidevent organizer Leila Spriggsof Batavia Township.

“Theweather changed fromsunny temperatures around 80on Thursday, to windy andrainy temps in the 40’s on Sat-urday morning,” Spriggs said.“But the rowers are used tocompeting in challenging con-ditions and stuck in there.”

Rowing crews from Cincin-nati, Indianapolis, Dayton andother locations, includingCleveland and Pittsburghraced in 45 different eventsduring the regatta. Highwindsin the morning from the coldfront and the hurricane post-poned some of the races forsmaller boats, but organizersand officials were able to alterthe schedule to accommodateall the events.

The Indianapolis Rowing

Club brought more than 100rowers for the competition andwon14medals, including8goldmedals. The crew from Great-er Dayton Rowing had the sec-ond highest medal count, andthe Clermont Crew, based atEast Fork’s Harsha Lake wasthird in the medal count.

Among the six collegiateteams that competed, the row-ing crews from Case WesternUniversity and the Universityof Dayton tied with four goldmedals a piece and nine over-all, while the crews from But-ler,Wittenburg,Denison,Xavi-er, and the University of Cin-cinnati all brought home med-als as well.

The 5K run began at thebeach on the southside of Har-sha Lake, wound up and downhill through the park before re-turning to thebeach for the fin-

ish. The 5K row began at theBethel boat ramp, snakedthrough the twists and turns ofthe lake and was supposed tofinish at the beach. Due to thewind and choppy waters, therowing course was shortenedto 4,000 meters and the finishline was the Tate boat ramp.

“The rowers loved seeingthe parts of Harsha Lake theyhad never seen before,” ac-cording to Spriggs, “and allwere looking forward to com-ing again next year. I’m hopingwe’ll double the numberagain!”

The 3rd Annual Head of theHidden Dragon Regatta and5K Run is tentatively sched-uled for Oct. 26. Informationcanbe foundatwww.clermont-crew.net or by contacting LeilaSpriggs at [email protected].

Dragon roars but rowers and runners triumph

Felicity-Franklin boys losttheir 2013 debut Jan. 4 at Go-shen as theWarriors won 54-32.Bradlee Prather paced the Car-dinals with 10 points in the loss.After theBethel-TategameJan.8, the Cardinals host Amelia onJan. 11.

Photos by Brandon Severn/ForThe Community Press

Cards, Warriorsbounce in New Year

Joe Ott of Felicity-Franklin warmsup with a few jumpers as theCardinals played at Goshen Jan. 4.BRANDON SEVERN/FOR THE COMMUNITY

PRESS

The Felicity Franklin cheerleaders stand at attention for the National Anthem at Goshen.BRANDON SEVERN/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Senior Shane Reese of Felicity-Franklin putsup a shot against the Warriors. BRANDON


Ethan Rudd attempts the putback for theCardinals in their loss at Goshen Jan. 4.BRANDON SEVERN/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Nick Messer of Goshen tries to muscle hisway to the hoop with Shane Reese (42)coming from behind and Christopher Smith(23) of Felicity-Franklin to his right. BRANDON


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The Clermont Coalition forActivity and Nutrition (CAN)wishes everyone a happy,healthy new year. A new yearmeans new resolutions. Someof us choose to read morebooks, learn how to knit or callour friends more often. Butmore commonly we choose tolose those extra pounds we puton over the holidays and get tothe gymmore often. If yourresolutions are in the lattercategory then congratulations,you’ve taken the first steps tothat happier, healthier life youdeserve. Here are some simpletips to help make your 2013resolutions succeed.

Make physical activity afamily affair. Build it into your

daily routine.While going tothe gym isgreat, if youcan’t go thentaking a walkwith your fam-ily is alsogreat. Bundleup and go outfor walks ormaybe evenhave a snow-

ball fight. If you don’t like thecold, try the mall. If you livealone, find a partner or betteryet, get a dog. Dogs will walkwith you rain or shine and willnever complain about it. If youhave physical limitations,swimming or chair exercises

can be good options. Make sureyou are active at least 2.5 hourseach week

If your resolution involvesweight loss then healthy eatingis a part of your plan. Forgetthe crazy diets and make sim-ple changes to the way you eat.Healthy eating is all aboutbalance. It’s really hard to denyyourself your favorite high-calorie foods forever so berealistic. Cut back on the num-ber of times you eat them andtry half the amount you wouldusually eat. You might even trya lower calorie version of yourfavorite food substituting low-fat ingredients when possible.

Chose healthy snacks likecarrots, fruits or nuts and

make sure you don’t have cook-ies and chips in easy reach. Payattention to what you drink. Aregular can of soda or a smallsweet tea represents 150 calo-ries. Substituting diet soda orunsweetened tea one meal eachday of the week represents awhopping 1,050 calories.

Remember, when it comesto maintaining a healthyweight for a lifetime, the bot-tom line is - calories count.Weight management is allabout balancing the number ofcalories you consume with thenumber of calories your body“burns off.” In order to loseweight, the calories going inmust be less than the caloriesused whether your calories

come from carbs or protein,sodas or sweets.

If your new year’s resolu-tion includes healthy eating orincreased activity then letClermont CAN’s simple visionbe your guide: Be Active, EatSmart and you’ll be off to agood start. You’ve alreadytaken the most important stepand that’s getting started. Nowjust stick with it. You “CAN” doit.

Marty Lambert is the healthcommissioner for Clermont County

and an active participant inClermont CAN. For more

information go towww.clermonthealthdistrict.org and

click on the CAN logo in the upperleft hand corner.

Be active, eat smart for a good start

MartyLambertCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

Millions of Americansfollowed the 2012 SummerOlympic Games in London.

If there was an Olympicsfor customer services avail-able online, the services atwww.socialsecurity.govwould be the Michael Phelpsof that competition. Overthe years, Social Security’sonline services have been

rated thebest in gov-ernmentand the bestin all indus-tries.

When itcomes toindependentcustomersatisfactionscores, So-cial Securi-

ty’s online services consis-tently bring home the gold,silver and bronze. TheAmerican Customer Satis-faction Index (ACSI) trackscustomer satisfaction andrates websites for theirperformance.

Out of all online servicesprovided by 101 federalagencies in the running,Social Security took all ofthe top three spots again inthe latest survey.

In third place, the appli-cation for Extra Help withMedicare Part D prescrip-tion drug costs is rated 89.Bringing home the silver, insecond place, the Retire-ment Estimator scored a 91.And the top-rated onlineservice in government is theonline application for SocialSecurity benefits, with asatisfaction score of 92.

It’s worth noting thateven our newest online ser-vice is already scoring highpraise. Since being launchedin May, the online SocialSecurity Statement is rated88, giving this new serviceone of the highest ratings ingovernment.

Whether you want to planfor or apply for your retire-ment, look into other bene-fits available, or learn aboutthe history of the program,you can do it all at SocialSecurity’s website. Visit theOlympian of online servicesat www.socialsecurity.gov.

Sue Denny is the SocialSecurity public affairs specialist

in Cincinnati.

SocialSecurity has‘gold’ onlineservices

Sue DennyCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

As an educator and careerdevelopment professional, Ifind Complete College Ohio tofall woefully short on manylevels. The report consists ofthe suggestions developed bya task force convened by JimPetro, chancellor of the OhioBoard of Regents, to “developa set of strategic recommen-dations for increasing thepercentage of Ohioans withcollege degrees.” Accordingto Petro’s message at the be-ginning of the report, his mis-sion as chancellor also in-cludes increasing the numberof Ohioans with “other mean-ingful credential(s).” Follow-ing are some of the caveats inthe task force’s analysis andsuggested remedies:

First, it is necessary to callattention to one glaring omis-sion: While the board of re-gents is scrambling to findways to improve the collegegraduation rate - financialincentives and higher aca-demic requirements, for ex-ample, - it neglects to recog-nize an important factor thatresearch shows increasescollege success: Career matu-rity.

In my profession as a ca-reer specialist, we stress tohigh school students the im-portance of having a clearlydefined career plan. One cru-

cial measureof career ma-turity is theability to an-swer threequestions:Who am I?Where am Igoing? Howwill I getthere? Ac-cording toKenneth Gray

in his book, “Getting Real,”there are two indicators ofpost-secondary success incollege: Academic ability andcareer focus. Although Petro’sreport addresses academicability, it scarcely touchesupon the equally importantfactor of career focus.

Secondly, Petro claims thathis mission includes increas-ing “other meaningful creden-tial(s),” but in reality, theboard of regents is primarilyconcerned with higher educa-tion. Complete College Ohio,as the name implies, centersalmost exclusively upon col-lege completion. It is alsoimportant to realize that col-leges do not promote the ideaof career focus. Instead, theyurge students to enter collegeand “figure out” their majorafter they begin the collegeexperience. This is poor ad-vice that helps lead to the

problem of abysmal drop-outrates. Furthermore, manystudents who do graduatefrom college are oftentimesunder-employed, making iteven more difficult for a vastnumber of them, as well astheir classmates who do notcomplete college, to pay backthe crushing debt they haveaccumulated during theircollege careers.

Finally, there are notenough jobs in the labor mar-ket to support everyone earn-ing a college degree. Rightnow, for instance, there areenormous skills gaps in thetrades’ areas - for machinistsand welders to cite two ex-amples. For an interestingcommentary on the need for

skilled trades’ workers in thiscountry, go to YouTube andview Mike Rowe’s testimonyto the U.S. Senate on the needfor skilled workers.

Perhaps instead of promot-ing college to all of our stu-dents, we should encouragethem to pursue the areaswhere they show the mostaptitude, interest and passion.At the same time, and as Pe-tro’s report mentions, it isvitally important to teachthem to glean relevant in-formation about the realitiesof the labor market.

Christina Conover is a careerspecialist at the Butler Technologyand Career Development Schools in

Hamilton. She lives in MiamiTownship, Clermont County.

Complete College Ohio falls short

ChristinaConoverCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

Looking to lower yourmonthly payments? Are youlooking to consolidate debt? Intoday’s recovering economy,these questions are top ofmind for many borrowers.Millions of Americans are“underwater” or faced withthe challenge of owing moreon their mortgages than theirhomes may be worth and arestruggling to make monthlypayments. With extended gov-ernment programs and cur-rently low mortgage rates,refinancing may be a simpleand beneficial option to helpyou and your family save mon-ey and stay in your home.

In the simplest terms, refi-nancing your home mortgageallows you to apply for a newterm and interest rate to helpyou pay off an existing loan.

By taking advantage of alower interest rate, you maybe able to reduce your month-ly payments and lower youroverall mortgage costs. Thiscan be especially helpful for

underwaterborrowersstruggling tomake currentloan paymentsdue to achange in afinancial situa-tion or whenfaced withother signifi-cant expenses.

Money saved through refi-nancing also may increaseyour individual cash flow andhelp you pay off or consolidateother debt, including creditcards.

Refinancing also may allowyou to shorten the length ofyour mortgage term. If youhave additional funds avail-able, you may be able to adjustyour loan to a shorter termwith a lower interest rate,which can ultimately help youpay off your mortgage loanfaster.

Many homeowners may beeligible for the government’s

enhanced Home AffordableRefinance Program (HARP),which was designed in 2009 tohelp underwater borrowersrefinance. During the fourthquarter of 2011, the FederalHousing Finance Agency an-nounced significant modifica-tions to this program, calledHARP 2.0, which has beenextended until December 2013.This program continues tochange, and some borrowerswho were not qualified underthe former program may qual-ify under HARP 2.0.

The HARP 2.0 program canbenefit borrowers, who arecurrent on their mortgagepayments and have not had alate payment in the past sixmonths and no more than onelate payment in the past 12months. This program is de-signed for borrowers whoseexisting loan has been sold toFannie Mae and Freddie Macon or before May 31, 2009.HARP 2.0 also benefits bor-rowers who are not currently

paying private mortgage insur-ance (PMI) or are insuredthrough national mortgageinsurance providers involvedin the HARP program includ-ing Radian, Genworth andMGIC.

To help you understand ifrefinancing is right for you,you should contact your cur-rent mortgage lender or anoth-er financial institution to re-view your available options.

As a financial institutionfocused on helping borrowersachieve homeownership andstay in their homes, FifthThird can provide additionalinformation about refinancingby calling (877) 841-7513. Ifyou are not sure if your loanwas sold to Fannie Mae orFreddie Mac, you can see ifyour mortgage qualifies forthe HARP 2.0 program byvisiting www.53harp.com.

Bob Lewis is senior vice presidentand head of Fifth Third MortgageCompany.

Is it time to refinance your mortgage?

Bob LewisCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2013

Pearl Harbor survivor shares stories

Itwasabeautiful, sunnySun-day, and Joe Whitt had just fin-ished his breakfast. He was be-low thedeckofhis ship learningto play guitar when one of theworst attacks on the UnitedStates began.

“We don’t see (the Japanese)coming, we don’t hear themcoming, and all of a sudden,they’re on top of us,” Whitt toldfellow veterans.

The Bethel resident was sta-tioned on the USS San Francis-co,whichwas anchored inPearlHarbor, Hawaii, on Dec. 7, 1941.

He relayed his story to about25 veterans from different erasgathered for breakfast at theNew England Club in AndersonTownship. Whitt was the fea-tured speaker for the monthlyget-together, and the veterans

in the room were captivated ashe talked about his experience.

Whitt said he andhis remain-ingcomradesontheship–manywere on weekend liberty –heard theexplosions, but hadnoideawhatwas happening until acommand came over the inter-com and ordered everyone totheir battle stations.

Theproblemwas,Whitt said,that the USS San Francisco wasawaiting dry dock repairs, andmost of the ship’s guns and am-munitionwereputaway.Sotheygrabbed what they could andheaded up to the deck bracingfor another sweep by the Japa-nese pilots.

“We had no guidance, we hadnobody to tell us (whatwas hap-pening), and we were prettymuch on our own,” he said.

“The torpedo planes had left,but the plane that’s coming nowis dropping bombs and (firing)machine guns. Then I look upandthereare thesebattleships–and I’ve never seen anythinglike it inmylife – they’reonfire.They’re burning.”

Whitt said there were about

seven or eight guys with him,and five of them got hit by ma-chine gun bullets that bouncedoff the deck, but he was nevertouched.

Whitt, now 89, was 17 yearsoldwhenhe joined theNavyandwas in theservice for justundera year when Pearl Harbor hap-pened. He served throughoutWorld War II and fought in 17major battles, including the

Battle of Guadacanal and theBattle of Iwo Jima.

He also wove in tales of mil-itary structure and life in theNavy, and many of the men andwomen chuckled about thoseanecdotes as they rememberedwhat their time in the servicewas like.

“We’re all brothers, in a way,no matter what period of timewe served,” said Bill Harris, a

KoreanWarveteranwhohelpedorganize this group. “You oftenread about these things butdon’t really understand untilyou get to hear from someonewhowas actually there.”

World War II veteran JimRobinson said it means a lot tohim to get together with otherveterans, hear these stories andbuild camaraderie. Robinsonsaid he worked with New Eng-land Club activities directorKimWier to start the group be-causetherewereabout50veter-ans living there and she wanteda special program for them.

Harris added they try tobring in speakers from differ-ent periods and with differentexperiences to talk about awidevariety of topics.

The free, monthly breakfastis open to all veterans in the sur-rounding area. It begins around9 a.m. the second Thursday ofevery month at the New Eng-landClub, 8135BeechmontAve.

“We don’t care what branchyou were in because we all be-come brothers and have beenthere,” Robinson said.

By Lisa [email protected]

Lisa Ruberg of the New England Club with veterans Bill Harris, left,Danny Wiot and Jim Robinson. They, along with the Club's activitiesdirector KimWier (not pictured), help coordinate a monthly breakfastfor area veterans. LISA WAKELAND/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

New England Clubbreakfast opento all veterans

UNION TWP. — Four electedofficials were sworn into officeDec. 28 in a ceremony attendedby several hundred people atReceptions Eastgate.

Joe Uecker of Miami Town-ship was sworn into the OhioSenate by Judge Robert Rin-gland of the Ohio 12th Circuit

Court of Appeals. Uecker willrepresent District14 in the Sen-ate.

John Becker of Union Town-ship was sworn in as the repre-sentative in District 65 in theOhioHouse ofRepresentatives.

Ohio Supreme Court JusticeSharonKennedyswore inBeck-

er.Jeff Hardin of Miami Town-

ship was sworn in by RinglandtoanewtermontheOhioSchoolBoard.

Ed Humphrey of MiamiTownship was sworn in by Rin-gland toanewtermasClermontCounty Commissioner.

Four officials swornin for new terms

Joe Uecker, right, is sworn in Dec. 28 to the Ohio Senate by JudgeRobert Ringland of the 12th Circuit Court of Appeals. Holding the Biblefor Uecker is his wife, Patti. JOHN SENEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Ohio Supreme Court Justice Sharon Kennedy, left, Dec. 28 swears in John Becker to the Ohio House ofRepresentatives. Becker’s wife, Dottie, right, holds a Bible. JOHN SENEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Judge Robert Ringland, left, of the 12th Circuit Court of Appeals, Dec. 28 swears in Jeff Hardin to the OhioSchool Board. Hardin’s wife, Jennifer Smith, holds a Bible. JOHN SENEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Judge Robert Ringland, left, of the Ohio 12th Circuit Court of AppealsDec. 28 swears in Ed Humphrey to a new term as Clermont Countycommissioner. Humphrey’s wife, Janice, holds a Bible for the ceremonyat Receptions Eastgate. JOHN SENEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Boy Scouts from Troop 244 in Milford presented the colors at theswearing-in ceremony Dec. 28 at Receptions Eastgate. From left areConnor Brumagen, Jordan Dean and Donald Carter. JOHN SENEY/THE

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THURSDAY, JAN. 10Drink TastingsWines for the New Year PairedWine Tasting, 6-9 p.m., Wine-dog Fine Wines & Fine Art, 451AOhio Pike, With wine specialistAnnie Rusin of Tramonte andSons. Hors d’oeuvres by TwoChicks Who Cater. Music byRichard Goering, jazz guitar.Ages 21 and up. $19.75. Reserva-tions required. 888-288-0668;www.winedog.com. AndersonTownship.

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.

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.

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

FRIDAY, JAN. 11Business ClassesJob Search Learning Labs,1-3:30 p.m., Anderson SeniorCenter, 7970 Beechmont Ave.,Technically-oriented learningopportunities for those in jobtransition. Free. Presented byJob Search Learning Labs. 474-3100; www.jobsearchlearnin-glabs.wikidot.com. AndersonTownship.

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

Health / WellnessMobile Mammography Unit, 7a.m.-3:30 p.m., Kroger AndersonTowne Center, 7580 BeechmontAve., Fifteen-minute screenings.Cost varies per insurance plan.Financial assistance available forqualified applicants. Appoint-ment required. Presented byJewish Hospital. 686-3300;www.e-mercy.com. AndersonTownship.

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

SATURDAY, JAN. 12Exercise 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.

Health / WellnessOne Amazing Day, 8 a.m.-3p.m., Weight Watchers, 7466Beechmont Ave., Suite 415,Celebrate 50th anniversary. Hearsuccess stories frommembersand get free introduction tonewWeight Watchers 360program. Special offers andprizes. Anderson Township.

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.

PetsPet Adoptions, 1-4 p.m., Pep-permint Pig, 8255 BeechmontAve., Cats and dogs available foradoption. 474-0005; www.pep-permintpig.org. Anderson

Township.

SUNDAY, JAN. 13Dining EventsAll-You-Can-Eat CountryBreakfast, 9 a.m.-noon, Amer-ican Legion Post 450, 450 VictorStier Drive, Eggs, bacon, sau-sage, potatoes, biscuits, toast,sausage gravy, coffee, tea, juiceand milk. $8, $4 ages 10 andunder. 831-9876.Milford.

Exercise ClassesCardio Kick Boxing, 6-7 p.m.,ATA Taekwondo Black BeltAcademy, 8510 Beechmont Ave.,Led by George Sizemore, fourth-degree black belt and co-ownerof ATA Black Belt Academy.Family friendly. $5. 652-0286;www.atacincinnati.com. An-derson Township.

LecturesDead Sea Scrolls Lecture,3-4:30 p.m., Anderson HillsUnited Methodist Church, 7515Forest Road, Dead Sea Scrollsscholar John Kampen presents“Modern Research on AncientTexts: The Story of the Dead SeaScrolls.” To add context toexhibit at Cincinnati MuseumCenter. Presented by MethodistTheological School in Ohio.740-362-3322. Anderson Town-ship.

MONDAY, JAN. 14Exercise 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.

TUESDAY, JAN. 15Farmers MarketLoveland Farmers Market, 4-6p.m., Prince of Peace LutheranChurch, 101 S. Lebanon Road,Presented by Loveland Farmers’Market. 683-0491; www.love-landfm.com. Loveland.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16Dining 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.Zumbawith KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, 135N. Union St., Zumba fitness andZumba Gold classes. $5. Present-ed by Kimberley “KC” Coniglio.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.Zumba 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.

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

THURSDAY, JAN. 17BenefitsQuarter Raffle for Autism, 7p.m., Stonekry Resale Books,8253 Beechmont Ave., Doorsopen 6:30 p.m. $2. 474-0123;www.stonekry.org. AndersonTownship.

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

Music - AcousticAcoustic Thursday, 7-10 p.m.,Green Kayak Market and Eatery,Free. 843-6040; www.face-book.com/greenkayakmarket.New Richmond.

Music - BenefitsCincinnati Symphony Orches-tra Community Concert, 7:30p.m., Loveland High School, 1Tiger Trail, Auditorium. Openingwork featuring the LovelandHigh School Symphony Orches-tra. Meet-and-greet post con-cert. Benefits Loveland HighSchool instrumental musicprogram. $20, $10 students.Presented by Cincinnati Sym-phony Orchestra. 683-1920, ext.3715; www.showtix4u.com.Loveland.

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

FRIDAY, JAN. 18Business ClassesJob Search Learning Labs,1-3:30 p.m., Anderson SeniorCenter, Free. 474-3100;www.jobsearchlearninglabs.wi-kidot.com. Anderson Township.


SATURDAY, JAN. 19Art & Craft ClassesTheWonderful World ofWool: A FeltingWorkshop,1-4 p.m., Grailville Retreat andProgram Center, 932 O’Bannon-ville Road, With Susan Gilbert ofHeartfelt Handworks. Utilizingfelting needle and wool fiber,participants learn to embellishwoolen garments as well ascreate three-dimensional figuresupon wire armature. $35. Reser-vations required. 683-2340;www.grailville.org. Loveland.

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.

Music - OldiesElvis, 7-8 p.m., Great Scott, Free.943-4637; greatscottdiner.com.Amelia.

NatureWinter Hiking and SurvivalSkills, 1 p.m., Pattison Park,2228 U.S. 50, Learn basic survivalskills and practice shelter-mak-ing abilities. Meet at picnicshelter. Free. Presented byClermont County Park District.876-9013; www.parks.clermont-countyohio.gov. Owensville.

PetsPet Adoptions, 1-4 p.m., Pep-permint Pig, 474-0005;www.peppermintpig.org.Anderson Township.

SUNDAY, JAN. 20Dining EventsAll-you-can-eat CountryBreakfast, 9 a.m.-noon, Amer-

ican Legion Post 450, $8, $4 ages10 and under. 831-9876.Milford.

Exercise ClassesCardio Kick Boxing, 6-7 p.m.,ATA Taekwondo Black BeltAcademy, $5. 652-0286; www.a-tacincinnati.com. AndersonTownship.

NatureWinter Hike, 1 p.m., SycamorePark, 4082 Ohio 132, Moderatelystrenuous three-mile hikethrough Sycamore Park andWilson Nature Preserve. Meet atbridge. Free. Presented byClermont County Park District.876-9013; www.parks.clermont-countyohio.gov. Batavia.

MONDAY, JAN. 21Exercise 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.

TUESDAY, JAN. 22Health / WellnessMobile Mammography Unit, 7a.m.-3:30 p.m., WalgreensMiami Township, 6385 BranchHill Guinea Pike, Fifteen-minutescreening. Cost varies per insur-ance plan. Financial assistanceavailable for qualified appli-cants. Appointment required.Presented by Jewish Hospital.686-3300; www.e-mercy.com.Loveland.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23Dining EventsWAVE Free Community Din-ner, 6 p.m., Milford First UnitedMethodist Church, Free; dona-tions accepted. 831-5500;www.milfordfirstumc.org.Milford.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30p.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. AndersonTownship.Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Trinity United Methodist ChurchMilford, $38 per month. 476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.Zumbawith KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, $5.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.Zumba Fitness, 7:30-8:30 p.m.,Anderson Dance Academy,315-1302. Anderson Township.

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

THURSDAY, JAN. 24Art & Craft ClassesPinterest-In-Person CraftTime, 7 p.m., Stonekry ResaleBooks, 8253 Beechmont Ave.,

Time for creative people to gettogether to craft and shareideas. Tables and chairs avail-able. Bring supplies. Free. 474-0123; www.stonekry.org. An-derson Township.

Drink TastingsCalifornia Winemaker Stars,6-9 p.m., Winedog Fine Wines &Fine Art, 451A Ohio Pike, Pairedwine tasting featuring HadleyCorpus of Vanguard Wines. Horsd’oeuvres by Two Chicks WhoCater. Music by Ed Oxley, jazzviolin. Ages 21 and up. $19.75.Registration required. 888-288-0668; www.winedog.com.Anderson Township.

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

Music - AcousticAcoustic Thursday, 7-10 p.m.,Green Kayak Market and Eatery,Free. 843-6040; www.face-book.com/greenkayakmarket.New Richmond.

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

NatureHomeschool Program: WinterPlant Identification, 10 a.m.,Pattison Park, 2228 U.S. 50, Forhomeschool groups. Learnwinter tree and plant identifica-tion skills. Meet at park lodge.Free. Registration required byJan. 22. Presented by ClermontCounty Park District. 976-9013;www.parks.clermontcountyo-hio.gov. Owensville.

FRIDAY, JAN. 25Business ClassesJob Search Learning Labs,1-3:30 p.m., Anderson SeniorCenter, Free. 474-3100;www.jobsearchlearninglabs.wi-kidot.com. Anderson Township.


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

SATURDAY, JAN. 26Art & Craft Classes

Mandalas for a New Year:Meditative Writing and Art,2:30-5 p.m., Grailville Retreatand Program Center, 932 O’Ban-nonville Road, Led by Grailville’sAmy Tuttle, artist, and PaulettaHansel, poet and facilitator ofPractice of Poetry programs.$25. Reservations required.683-2340; www.grailville.org.Loveland.

Dining EventsRobert Burns Dinner, 5:30-11p.m., Receptions Banquet andConference Center Loveland,10681 Loveland Madeira Road,Celebrating life and works ofScotland’s beloved poet. Tradi-tional haggis ceremony. Buffetdinner and cash bar. Entertain-ment by Caledonian Pipes andDrums, Cincinnati Scots, Cincin-nati Highland Dancers and theRoyal Scottish Country Dancersand more. $24, $12 ages 12 andunder. Reservations required.Presented by Caledonian Societyof Cincinnati. 574-2969;www.caledoniansociety.org.Loveland.

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.

Music - OldiesElvis, 7-8 p.m., Great Scott, Free.943-4637; greatscottdiner.com.Amelia.

Music - WorldLagniappe, 6:30-9:30 p.m., AnnaRee’s Andouille, 1329 U.S. 52,Cajun. 699-4102; www.andouil-leonline.com. New Richmond.

PetsPet Adoptions, 1-4 p.m., Pep-permint Pig, 474-0005;www.peppermintpig.org.Anderson Township.

Religious - CommunityWinter Day of Quiet, 10 a.m.-3p.m., Grailville Retreat andProgram Center, 932 O’Bannon-ville Road, Quiet prayer andreflection. Take advantage ofhiking trails, outdoor labyrinthand peaceful environment. $20.Reservations required. 683-2340;www.grailville.org. Loveland.

SUNDAY, JAN. 27Dining EventsAll-you-can-eat CountryBreakfast, 9 a.m.-noon, Amer-ican Legion Post 450, $8, $4 ages10 and under. 831-9876.Milford.

Exercise ClassesCardio Kick Boxing, 6-7 p.m.,ATA Taekwondo Black BeltAcademy, $5. 652-0286; www.a-tacincinnati.com. AndersonTownship.

MONDAY, JAN. 28Jazzercise, 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.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 30Dining EventsWAVE Free Community Din-ner, 6 p.m., Milford First UnitedMethodist Church, Free; dona-tions accepted. 831-5500;www.milfordfirstumc.org.Milford.

Exercise ClassesJazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Trinity United Methodist ChurchMilford, $38 per month. 476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.Zumbawith KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, $5.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.Zumba Fitness, 7:30-8:30 p.m.,Anderson Dance Academy,315-1302. Anderson Township.

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

THURSDAY, JAN. 31Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30p.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. AndersonTownship.

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Certified Zumba instructor Kim Coniglio of Bethel leads a Zumba class in the communitycenter. Congilio’s class, held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bethel Community Center,135 N. Union St., is just one area exercise/fitness class that can help you meet those NewYear’s resolutions. For more information, call 240-5180 or visit www.zumbawithkc.com.Also pictured are Bethel residents Ann Stamper, Wilma Green, Christina Cummins, TaylorHelton and Stephanie Bohrer. FILE PHOTO

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Recycling rep.from Batavia

Batavia Townshipresident Bill Dowdneyof Paramco, Inc. is nowa sales representativefor Starlinger plasticrecycling equipment.Privately owned andheadquartered in Vien-na, Austria, they alsohave a US office inGreenville, S.C. In Jan-uary 2013, they willbreak ground in S.C. tobuild a tech center todemonstrate theirequipment.

TQL named a topjob creator

Total Quality Logis-tics (TQL), the nation’ssecond largest freightbrokerage, was namedto Inc.Magazine’s inau-gural list of the top 100privately-held busi-nesses that are addingjobs and rebuilding theeconomy. TQL wasranked15thon themag-azine’s “Hire PowerAwards” list. TQL cre-ated 787 jobs between2008 and 2011.

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BUSINESSNOTES

It’s definitely a soupday. The snow has justabout disappeared (and itwas just the nicest snowfor sledding and buildingsnowmen) but the tem-perature continues to

drop. Itregistereda finger-freezing 12degreeswhen Iwent out tofeed thechickenslast week.

Afterthe glut ofholiday

eating, a steaming hotbowl of soup is just per-fect for supper. Barley isin the news for its health-giving qualities anddownright earthy flavor.Interestingly enough,barley was one of thegrains people of a gener-ation or two ago usedfrequently. Back then, itwas long-cooking barley.Today we have quick-cooking barley, as well.

When my kids wereinfants and lost theirappetites when they weresick, mymomwouldmake barley water. Iknow it sounds weird, butshe cooked pearl barleyin water, strained it, thenadded honey and lemon.It wasn’t the most appeal-ing drink, looks-wise, butthey liked it and it helpedthem get well. Mom saidit was nourishing. I justtook her word for it andit was years later that Ifound out barley’s a goodsource of vitamin E/antioxidants, fiber andniacin, and it helps diges-tion. It’s a great grain forthe heart.

Mushrooms, too, aregood for you. They’re lowin calories, carbs, fat andsodium. Plus they’re highin water and fiber and anexcellent source of potas-

sium, which helps thebody process sodium andlower blood pressure.

Beef barleymushroom soup

My husband Franklikes a drizzle of red winevinegar to finish off thesoup. My colleagueMattSwaim, producer at Sa-cred Heart Radio, feelslike taking a nap afterenjoying this soup. Sonow you’re forewarned!As I always tell you, ad-just the seasonings totaste.

6 strips bacon, cut up2 cups chopped onion1 tablespoon garlic1 poundmushrooms, sliced(I used cremini)

1 scant tablespoon tomatopaste

1 quart beef broth plusabout a cup of water, ifnecessary

1 cup quick-cooking barley1 teaspoon dried oregano

Sauté bacon untilcrisp. Add onion andgarlic. Cook until onion isstarting to brown. Addmushrooms and cookuntil tender and pot isbeginning to get dry. Stirin rest of ingredients and

bring to a boil. Reduceheat to a simmer andcook until barley is ten-der, about 20 minutes.Add water if necessary.Season with salt andpepper.

Tip from Rita’skitchen

I like adding a bit oftomato paste to somesoups and stews. Freezeleftover paste in a bag-gie, smoosh the air outand lay it flat. When youneed some, you can pushout the frozen paste.

Formerly secretchicken cornchowder

For the reader whohad a similar soup at aluncheon. The hostesswould only divulge ingre-dients. “The recipe issecret,” she said. If thisis similar to what thereader ate, the secret’sout! Substitute driedbasil, rosemary andthyme for Italian sea-soning if you want.

Olive oil8 oz. sliced freshmushrooms

11⁄4 cups chopped onion ormore to taste

2 10.5 oz. cans chicken brothor more, if needed

1pound corn, thawed iffrozen or drained ifcanned

2-3 cups cooked chicken,chopped (deli chicken isgood)

110.5 oz. can condensedcream of chicken soup

1⁄2 cup orzo1 teaspoon dried Italianseasoning

1 cupmilk11⁄2 tablespoons flourSalt and pepper to taste

Heat oil in soup potand add mushrooms andonions, and cook overmedium high heat untiltender, about 5 minutes.Add chicken broth, corn,chicken, soup, orzo andseasonings. Bring to aboil, then lower to a sim-mer and cook until orzois tender, about 10 min-utes. Stir together milkand flour in a small bowl;gradually stir into chow-der and cook until hotthroughout.

Tip from Rita’skitchen

Onion facts: Smallonion equals about 3⁄4 cup,a medium about 11⁄4 cupsand a large about 2 cups.

Can you help?Ruby Tuesday’s bis-

cuits for Rose, who wantsto know if anybody hasfigured out how to makea similar one. Rose mustreally want the recipe,since she told me she’dgive her eyetooth tomake biscuits so tasty.

Readers want toknow

Friendship Breadyeast questions: DebbieWilson, along with oth-ers, questioned the use ofyeast in the starter. Someolder starter recipesdon’t call for any yeast. Ihave used those startersand they do work, but theyeast gives the starter a“boost” or assurance thatI like.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is anherbalist, educator and au-thor. Find her blog online atCincinnati.Com/blogs. Emailher at [email protected] with “Rita’skitchen” in the subject line.Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.

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RitaHeikenfeldRITA’S KITCHEN

Chicken corn chowder can help keep you warm this winter. THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD.

Summerfair Cincin-nati is now accepting ex-hibitor applications forthe 46th Summerfair,scheduled for May 31,June1andJune2atConeyIsland.

The fair features morethan 300 fine artists andcraftspeople from acrossthe country.

Artists exhibit and sellworks in10 categories, in-cluding ceramics, sculp-ture, painting, photogra-phy, jewelry, fiber andmixed media.

A youth arts entertain-ment area andavariety ofgourmet arts round outthe experience for visi-tors and art aficionados.

“Summerfair is a won-derful opportunity forartists to showcase andsell theirwork,”saidShar-on Strubbe, executive di-rectorofSummerfairCin-cinnati. “We not only re-ceived recognition from‘Sunshine Artist’ maga-zine as one of the top artshows in the country, wealso experienced record-breaking crowds at lastyear’s Summerfair. We’reanxious to see what talentand creativity this year’sartists will bring.”

Exhibitor applicationsare being accepted untilFeb. 8.

Applicants must applyonline through ZAPP atzapplication.org.

All entries will be re-viewed by a panel ofjudges, comprised of art-ists and art educatorswith backgrounds in thecategories offered at

Summerfair.To be considered,

works submitted must beoriginal art produced bythe applicants.

Exhibitors will be noti-fied March 8 regardingtheir acceptance.

The following catego-ries of works will exhibitatSummerfair:Ceramics,sculpture, painting, pho-tography, jewelry, fiberand mixed media. Sum-merfair 2013 drew more

than 25,000 visitors lastyear. The attendancetopped the crowd aver-ages of 20,000 patronssince 2005. .

For more information,visit www.summerfai-r.org or call 531-0050.

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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

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Saint Peter Church1192 Bethel-New Richmond Rd

New Richmond, Ohio 45157Phone 553-3267

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

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

Saint Mary Church,Bethel3398 Ohio SR 125

Phone 734-4041

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

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

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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

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CLOUGH PIKE BAPTIST CHURCH1025 CLOUGH PIKESunday School 9:30am

Morning Worship 10:45amWednesday Night Worship &

Prayer Service 7:00pmNursery provided for all services/

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Howdy folks,I am writing this col-

umn some of it, the lastday of 2012, this has beena good year for us. TheGood Lord has been verygood to us the tests RuthAnn has had for the can-cer she had on her leg isdoing good. Our healthhas been good; the gar-den was good, even withto the drought, and thecat Chessy, has been ablessing to us.

There has been lots oftragedy, like the tornadothat hit Moscow and TateTownship areas. Thedifferent kinds of organi-zations that were there tohelp folks was great. TheLions Clubs furnished

money tohelp thefolks thatwere in thetornadoand RuthAnn and Ispent sev-eralmonthsdeliveringcards. The

district governor for theLions Club, John Tolos,called us, and Ruth Annand I delivered cards forKroger, Wal-Mart, Lowe’sand Home Depot.

The two ladies at Mos-cow, Susan and Sandy,did a super job for thetown, They worked in asmall trailer and when

Channel 12's “Grillingwith Tim” was there,Ruth Ann and I weregiven a guest invitation.The Bethel Lions Clubhave paid for several eyeexams and glasses andhave been involved withthe school, giving outtrees to the fifth-gradestudents, and book back-packs and foodpacks.TheMonroe Grangemade and donated childprint pillow cases for theChildrens Hospital inCincinnati for the chil-dren with cancer, andfood for the food pantryand much more too. Thevolunteer organizationsdo a lot of great things.

For breakfast on New

Year's Eve day, Ruth Annfixed bacon, eggs, coffeeand banana bread.Thiswas great. Now on NewYear's Day, it was sau-sage gravy and home-made biscuits. Whatgreat food.

This cat, Chessy, issomething else. She wassetting on Ruth Ann's lapthe other evening, asleep.I would meow real low,she would look up thenlook at me. She has beenplaying with her toys thatDenny brought her lastyear. With the coldweather, she goes out fora fewminutes, thencomes back in for mostof the day.

We, as do you folks,

live in a wonderful neigh-borhood. Last Saturday,we had Ruth Ann's sec-ond cousins and theirneighbors here for thenoon meal. The menuwas fish, corn, greenbeans, potato salad, corn-bread, carrots, deviledeggs, two kinds of jellyand two kinds of pie,cherry and apple. Thefolks sure enjoyed theirmeal and visit.

After the folks leftChessy was setting inkitchen watching forsomething to fall on thefloor,.Ruth Ann askedher, “Do you want some-thing to eat.” Chessy setup like she had beentrained to do that.

Have you folks gotany seed catalogs yet?The other day we gotGurneys, Burpees, Hen-ry Field, Jung seed plantsand Shumways. It is al-ways good to get thesecatalogs, especially withthe snow on the ground.

I was talking to Mikeat the Boars Head BaitShop in Afton, I askedhow his Grandma wasdoing. He said they cele-brated Christmas onSaturday. Mike broughtgrandma to their houseto celebrate Christmas.She was worried aboutgetting in the house, withthe snow on the walk. Hesaid, they swept the walkgood,and put throw rugsdown for her to walk on.

Now Grandma wasborn in 1922. That makesher a young lady. She tolda story: when she was ayoung girl the folks weregetting ready to get inthe horse and buggy. Ithad been raining and theground was muddy andshe fell. The horse andbuggy ran over the top ofher, it didn't hurt her.

Mike said for a younglady, she sure puts uskids to shame when wecomplain. She doesn't dothat. What a special per-son she is. The Lord hasbeen good to her.

I wonder howmany ofyou folks stayed up towatch the old year outand the new year in, tosee the ball drop? Whenwe were younger wewould stay up and see theball drop in New York.They showed on televi-sion that in Georgia, theyhad a Peach to drop. Wewent to bed around 9 p.m.as usual.

Did you watch theRose Bowl Parade? TheRFD station had a verybig float that was beauti-ful; then they had trac-tors going with it andhorses. The grand mar-shal of the parade wasJane Goodall. This is anhonor.

Ruth Ann and I hadthis honor in 2012 twice,once for the ClermontCounty Fair, and thesecond time for the Be-thel-Tate Football Home-coming Parade, alongwith Jim Rees. Thanks toall who gave us this hon-or.

Sure hope if you madea New Year’s Resolution,that it comes true. Nextweek when I talk to theseniors we will ask abouttheir resolutions. Wedon't make any.

Start your week bygoing to the house ofworship of your choiceand praise the GoodLord. Hope you had agood year and that theNew Year will be goodtoo. God bless all. Morelater.

George Rooks is a retiredpark ranger.

Final week of year a time for friends

GeorgeRooksOLE FISHERMAN

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LEGAL NOTICEIN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVI-SIONS OF STATE LAW,THERE BEINGDUE AND UNPAID CHANGES FOR WHICHTHE UNDERSIGNED IS ENTITLED TOSATISFY AN OWNERS LIEN OF THEGOODS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED ANDSTORED AT UNCLE BOB’S SELF STOR-AGE, LOCATED AT; 1105 OLDST.RT.74,BATAVIA, OH. 45103 (513)752-8110, AND DUE NOTICE HAVING BEENGIVEN, TO THE OWNER OF SAID PROP-ERTY AND ALL PARTIES KNOWN TOCLAIM AN INTEREST THEREIN,AND THETIME SPECIFIED IN SUCH NOTICE FORPAYMENT OF SUCH HAVINGEXPIRED,THE GOODS WILL BE SOLD ATPUBLIC AUCTION AT THE ABOVE STAT-ED LOCATION(S) TO THE HIGHEST BID-DER OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF ONMONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 at 3PMJoseph Collins 192 Cardinal Dr. Cincinnati,OH 45244 Household Goods, Boxes, TV’sor Stereo Equip.Lisa Furnish 4328 Long Lake Dr. Apt 4209Batavia, OH 45103 Furniture, BoxesNicholas Johnson 1408 Locust St. Apt 6 Cin-cinnati, OH 45206 FurnitureChris Myers 643 Charwood Dr. Cincinnati,OH 45244 Furniture, BoxesDawn Hatfield 4430 Eastwood Dr. Apt. 8202Batavia, OH 45103 Boxes, Appliances, TV’sor Stereo Equip.Charles Fribourg 306 Sweetbriar Dr. Bata-via, OH 45103 Household Goods, Furniture,Boxes, Appliance, TV’s or Stereo Equip.Danielle Dailey 704 Stonelick Woods Dr. Ba-tavia, OH 45103 Household Goods, Furni-ture, BoxesRobert Schmitt 4126 Otter Creek Dr. Amelia,OH 45102 Household Goods, Furniture

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGON TAX BUDGET

Two copies of the Tax Budget for fiscalyear 2013-2014 as tentatively adopted forthe Felicity-Franklin Board of Education inClermont County, Ohio, are on file in the of-fice of the treasurer. These are for publicinspection; a Public Hearing on said Budg-et will be held at the Felicity-Franklin LocalSchool District, Board Conference Room,415 Washington Street, Felicity, Ohio45120, on Thursday, the 10th day of Janu-ary, 2013, at 1:00 o’clock p.m.

Christina L. Laubach1743194 Treasurer/CFO

Nicholas Ross, 27, 308 Creek-side, Bethel, carpenter, andErin Vinson, 28, 308 Creekside,Bethel, stay at home mom.

Benjamin Martin, 23, 333 N.Ash St., Bethel, USMC, andMegan Rossi, 21, 2605 MooreRoad, Bethel.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Robert HughesRobert Hughes, 85, Bethel,

died Dec. 24.Survived by wife Aileen

Blanton; children Gloria (Thur-man) Griffith, Kathleen (James)Haustetter, Dennis (Kerry)Hughes; seven grandchildren; 14great-grandchildren. Precededin death by wife Francis Hughes,son Ed (Bev) Hughes.

Arrangements by Charles H.McIntyre Funeral Home.

Eunice LynchEunice Helton Lynch, 91,

Bethel, died Jan. 1.Survived by daughters Lois,

Mollie Smith; many grand-children, great-grandchildren,great-great-grandchildren andgreat-

great-great-grandchildren.Preceded in death by husbandElmer Lynch, daughter HelenCochran.

Services were Jan. 7 at E.C.Nurre Funeral Home.

Thomas SmithThomas N. Smith, 52, Bethel,

died Dec. 24.Survived by wife Laura Smith;

sons Steven, Caleb, TrentonSmith; mother Shirley Smith;siblings Kathy Adams, John,Danny, Gary Smith. Preceded indeath by father Onvey Smith.

Services were Dec. 28 atBethel United Methodist Church.Arrangements by E.C. NurreFuneral Home.

DEATHS

ABOUTOBITUARIESBasic obituary informa-

tion and a color pho-tograph of your lovedone is published withoutcharge. Call 248-7128 fora submission form. Topublish a larger memorialtribute, call 242-4000 forpricing details.

CLERMONT COUNTYSHERIFF’S OFFICEArrests/CitationsNicholas Hackney, born 1980,5776 Ohio 132, Goshen, Theft -without consent at 6730 Eden-ton-Pleasant Plain Road, Pleas-ant Plain, Dec. 21.Christopher Ray Bingamon, born1971, 81 Sierra Court, Batavia,domestic violence - knowinglycause physical harm at 81 SierraCourt, Batavia, Dec. 17.Juvenile, born 1997, 2780 Lin-dale-Mt. Holly, Amelia, assaultat 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia,Dec. 18.Nathan Joesph Robinson, born1992, 102 Ben Houser Court, Mt.Orab, assault at 25 Rose Lane,Amelia, Dec. 18.Larry D. Williams, born 1971,2745 Ohio 132, New Richmond,domestic violence - knowinglycause physical harm at 2745Ohio 132, New Richmond, Dec.18.Brandon Michael Campbell,born 1990, 3003 Hospital Drive,Batavia, selling, purchasing,distributing, or deliveringdangerous drugs - possess at1717 Ohio 749, Amelia, Dec. 19.Juvenile, born 1995, 717 McCor-mick Lane, Cincinnati, offensesinvolving underage persons at1351 Cough Pike, Batavia, Dec.19.Juvenile, born 1998, 3954 FultonGrove Road, Cincinnati, dis-orderly conduct at 1351 CloughPike, Batavia, Dec. 20.Juvenile, born 1999, 2911Old

Ohio 32, Apt. 25, Batavia,domestic violence - knowinglycause physical harm at 2911OldOhio 32, Batavia, Dec. 20.Tyler James Quigley, born 1989,364 St. Andrews Drive, Cincin-nati, vandalism - governmententity at 4700 Filager Road,Dec. 21.Juvenile, born 1998, 256 SetonCourt, Batavia, domestic vio-lence - knowingly cause phys-ical harm at 2615 Old Ohio 32,Batavia, Dec. 21.Juvenile, born 1998, 3315 FoozerRoad, Amelia, assault at 1351Clough Pike, Batavia, Dec. 21.Jamie Lyn Birkhimer, born 1979,343 Clark St., Apt. 11, Batavia,theft at 2199 Winemiller Lane,Batavia, Dec. 22.Donald Gerald Horne, born1980, 76 Scenic Drive, NewRichmond, domestic violence -knowingly cause physical harmat 2755 Ohio 132, New Rich-mond, Dec. 23.Donald Gerald Horne, born1980, 76 Scenic Drive, NewRichmond, violate protectionorder or consent agreement at

2755 Ohio 132, New Richmond,Dec. 23.Sean Paul Tunstall, born 1977, 8Montgomery Way, Apt 4,Amelia, domestic violence -knowingly cause physical harmat 8 Montgomery Way, Amelia,Dec. 23.

Incidents/InvestigationsAggravatedmenacingAt 40 Sioux Court, Batavia, Dec.19.ArsonAt 5300 Rapp Lane, Batavia, Dec.23.AssaultAt 2908 Lindale-Mt. Holly Road,Amelia, Dec. 17.At 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia,Dec. 18.At 25 Rose Lane, Amelia, Dec. 18.At 100 University Lane, Batavia,Dec. 20.At 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia,Dec. 21.Attempt - use for ORC arrestoffense code onlyAt 200 University Lane, Batavia,Dec. 17.Breaking and entering

At 2616 Laurel-Lindale Road,New Richmond, Dec. 18.At 2305 Laurel-Nicholsville Road,New Richmond, Dec. 22.At 3458 Virginia Drive, Amelia,Dec. 22.BurglaryAt 200 University Lane, Batavia,Dec. 17.At 1907 Laurel-Lindale Road,New Richmond, Dec. 18.At 846 Neville Penn SchoolhouseRoad, Felicity, Dec. 21.At 3405 Twin Bridges Road,Williamsburg, Dec. 22.At 7 Berrypatch, Amelia, Dec. 22.Criminaldamaging/endangeringAt 1415 Gumbert Drive, Amelia,Dec. 17.At 200 University Lane, Batavia,Dec. 17.At 24 North Look Court, Batavia,Dec. 17.At 2616 Laurel-Lindale Road,New Richmond, Dec. 18.At 74 Lucy Creek, Amelia, Dec.18.At 3718 Hennings Mill Road,Williamsburg, Dec. 20.At 2305 Laurel-Nicholsville Road,New Richmond, Dec. 22.Criminal mischiefAt 2191Ohio Pike, Amelia, Dec.20.Criminal trespassAt 3118 Pennington Lane, Wil-liamsburg, Dec. 17.Disorderly conductAt 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia,Dec. 20.Domestic violenceAt 2745 Ohio 132, New Rich-mond, Dec. 18.

POLICE REPORTS

ABOUT POLICE REPORTSThe Bethel Journal publishes the names of all adults

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

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