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C OMMUNITY J OURNAL C OMMUNITY J OURNAL CLERMONT 75¢ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014 BECAUSE COMMUNITY MATTERS Your Community Press newspaper serving Amelia, Batavia, Batavia Township, New Richmond, Ohio Township, Pierce Township, Union Township, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Township Vol. 34 No. 20 © 2014 The Community Press ALL RIGHTS RESERVED News .......................... 248-8600 Retail advertising .............. 768-8404 Classified advertising ......... 242-4000 Delivery ........................ 576-8240 See page A2 for additional information Contact us FEET FIRST A4 Which teams will get kick out of new season? GET MORE INFORMATION Get local news every day on your Cincinnati.com. UNION TWP. — Prior to an- nouncing his choice for the West Clermont school board, a Clermont County judge said his selection may not appeal to everyone. “Some of you are going to be happy, some are not,” Cler- mont County Probate Court Judge James Shriver said. However, the response to the announcement from the audience attending the Aug. 11 school board meeting was favorable. As was the re- sponse of the board members, who had been divided on the selection of a candidate to fill the seat of the late Mark Mer- chant. Shriver, who was responsi- ble for choosing a candidate to fill the seat because the board was deadlocked, select- ed John Bantjes. A resident of Amelia since 2012, Bantjes served with the Central Berkshire Regional School District in Massachu- setts. While there he chaired nu- merous committees, helped secure state funding for vari- ous projects and was vice chairman of a $1.4 million con- struction project. Shriver said he had consid- ered possibly choosing the next highest vote getter in the November election which would have been Jim Rudy. Rudy came in fourth behind candidates Jim Lewis, Steve Waldmann and Merchant, who were elected to the board. Shriver said he had also considered Jeff Kohls. Both Rudy and Kohls were among the 10 candidates reviewed by the West Clermont school board in late spring to fill the seat of Merchant, who died May 14. Board members Tammy Brinkman and Waldmann vot- ed for candidate Rudy, while board President Tina Sanborn and Lewis voted for Kohls. Reaching an impasse, which some people viewed as political, the board appointed Shriver to select a candidate. Shriver interviewed 15 candidates, a number of whom had already been inter- viewed by the school board, throughout July. Bantjes had worked exten- sively with the community while serving at Central Berkshire, Shriver said, add- ing that was a significant fac- tor in his choice of Bantjes for the board. What has become apparent is a lack of communication be- tween the board and the com- munity, said Shriver prior to his announcement of Bantjes as the new board member. This communication needs to be established for the dis- trict to move forward, he said. Shriver said Bantjes was “a consenus builder,” an attri- bute he said the district was in need of. “I believe he will bring to this board countless energy and ideas,” Shriver said. Brinkman said she was pleased and relieved by the selection of Bantjes. “We are going to get a fresh face who will have indepen- dent ideas and experience,” she said. Lewis said he was also sat- isfied by the choice. “I think the judge did a thorough job,” he said. Bantjes, who is also an in- ventor with five patents, said he is looking forward to filling a role on the board. “I served on school com- mittees in the past and thought I’d have something to offer,” he said. Bantjes said he wants to prevent students from leav- ing the West Clermont School District. This has been an on- going concern of the school board and administrators. “We don’t want to lose (stu- dents) to other schools,” Bantjes said. According to the West Cler- mont website, Bantjes served as a member of the Central Berkshire Regional School Committee (school board) for West Clermont selects new member for school board John Bantjes has been selected to fill the open seat on the West Clermont school board. Bantjes had previously served with the Central Berkshire Regional School Committee in Massachusetts. FORREST SELLERS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS See BOARD , Page A2 Bantjes served in Massachusetts By Forrest Sellers [email protected] NEW RICHMOND — A citizens group calling itself River Rats on Attack hopes to tackle the community’s heroin problem by joining forces with local police and the Ohio attorney general’s office. Last month, more than 60 “river rats” rallied at the vil- lage’s bandstand just weeks af- ter New Richmond’s police chief turned to the media to ex- press his frustration in dealing with the heroin epidemic. On Aug. 18, police and community leaders also were to hold their second meeting in about a month with representatives of the state attorney general’s of- fice to discuss how to help her- oin addicts find affordable help and the best ways of dealing with drug traffickers. “This problem didn’t arise overnight and it’s nothing that we’ll repair overnight, but we want to get our neighborhoods cleaned up,” said Shirlene Mar- tin, one of the organizers of the River Rats group. “We’re here to support Chief Harvey and the attorney general 100 percent.” Although River Rats on At- tack is not affiliated with the vil- lage, New Richmond Police Chief Randy Harvey said he got involved to ensure that “every- one’s on the same page” when it comes to addressing local her- oin issues. Harvey said he has been working closely with repre- sentatives of the Ohio attorney general’s office who serve as li- aisons to smaller communities when it comes to helping offi- cials fight heroin addiction. At the attorney general’s request, the police chief identified local stakeholders, including busi- ness people, residents and rep- New Richmond native Shirlene Martin, a self-described ‘river rat,’ says she hopes the newly-formed River Rats on Attack group can help local officials deal with the village’s heroin problems. CINDY SCHROEDER/THE COMMUNITY PRESS New Richmond ‘River Rats’ helping village deal with heroin epidemic By Cindy Schroeder [email protected] New Richmond Police Chief Randy Harvey is working with the Ohio attorney general’s office and the River Rats Attack group to fight the village’s heroin problems. CINDY SCHROEDER/THE COMMUNITY PRESS See HEROIN , Page A2 Every year, the members of the League of Women Vot- ers of Cler- mont County honor a group of women who give of them- selves on a vol- unteer basis to make their communities better. This year’s nominees are no exception. Each contrib- utes to their community in different ways and some for many years. To find out who wins the Orpha Gatch Citizenship Award, attend the annual dinner set for 5:30 p.m. Tues- day, Aug. 26, at Receptions Eastgate, next to Jungle Jim’s. Orpha Gatch of Milford was a suffragette. She was there when the 19th amend- ment was passed giving women the right to vote. She went on to serve on many boards and committees in Milford and around Cincin- nati. This year’s nominees are: Corina Atherton, Colleen Binning, Bea Faul, Denise Smith and Veronica Weaver. For more on the nominees, visit Cincinnati.com: http:// cin.ci/1qct6pP. FIVE NOMINATED FOR GATCH AWARD Atherton Faul Binning Smith Weaver

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  • COMMUNITYJOURNALCOMMUNITYJOURNALCLERMONT75WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014 BECAUSE COMMUNITY MATTERS

    Your Community Pressnewspaper servingAmelia, Batavia, BataviaTownship, New Richmond,Ohio Township, PierceTownship, UnionTownship, Williamsburg,Williamsburg Township

    Vol. 34 No. 20 2014 The Community Press

    ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDNews ..........................248-8600Retail advertising ..............768-8404Classified advertising .........242-4000Delivery ........................576-8240

    See page A2 for additional information

    Contact usFEET FIRSTA4Which teams willget kick out ofnew season?

    GETMOREINFORMATIONGet local news every dayon your Cincinnati.com.

    UNION TWP. Prior to an-nouncing his choice for theWest Clermont school board,a Clermont County judge saidhis selection may not appealto everyone.

    Some of you are going tobe happy, some are not, Cler-mont County Probate CourtJudge James Shriver said.

    However, the response tothe announcement from theaudience attending the Aug.11 school board meeting wasfavorable. As was the re-sponse of the boardmembers,who had been divided on theselection of a candidate to fillthe seat of the lateMarkMer-chant.

    Shriver, who was responsi-ble for choosing a candidateto fill the seat because theboardwas deadlocked, select-ed John Bantjes.

    A resident of Amelia since2012, Bantjes served with theCentral Berkshire RegionalSchool District in Massachu-setts.

    While there he chaired nu-merous committees, helpedsecure state funding for vari-ous projects and was vicechairmanofa$1.4millioncon-struction project.

    Shriver said he had consid-ered possibly choosing thenext highest vote getter in theNovember election whichwould have been Jim Rudy.Rudy came in fourth behindcandidates Jim Lewis, SteveWaldmann and Merchant,who were elected to theboard.

    Shriver said he had alsoconsidered Jeff Kohls. BothRudy and Kohls were amongthe10 candidates reviewedbythe West Clermont schoolboard in late spring to fill theseat of Merchant, who diedMay 14.

    Board members TammyBrinkman andWaldmannvot-ed for candidate Rudy, whileboardPresidentTina Sanbornand Lewis voted for Kohls.

    Reaching an impasse,which some people viewed aspolitical, the board appointedShriver to select a candidate.

    Shriver interviewed 15candidates, a number ofwhomhad already been inter-viewed by the school board,throughout July.

    Bantjes had worked exten-sively with the communitywhile serving at CentralBerkshire, Shriver said, add-

    ing that was a significant fac-tor in his choice ofBantjes forthe board.

    What has become apparentis a lackof communicationbe-tween the board and the com-munity, said Shriver prior tohis announcement of Bantjesas the new board member.

    This communication needsto be established for the dis-trict tomove forward, he said.

    Shriver said Bantjes wasa consenus builder, an attri-butehe said thedistrictwas inneed of.

    I believe he will bring tothis board countless energyand ideas, Shriver said.

    Brinkman said she waspleased and relieved by theselection of Bantjes.

    Wearegoing toget a freshface who will have indepen-dent ideas and experience,she said.

    Lewis said he was also sat-isfied by the choice.

    I think the judge did athorough job, he said.

    Bantjes, who is also an in-ventor with five patents, saidhe is looking forward to fillinga role on the board.

    I served on school com-mittees in the past andthought Id have something tooffer, he said.

    Bantjes said he wants toprevent students from leav-ing the West Clermont SchoolDistrict. This has been an on-going concern of the schoolboard and administrators.

    We dont want to lose (stu-dents) to other schools,Bantjes said.

    Accordingto theWestCler-mont website, Bantjes servedas a member of the CentralBerkshire Regional SchoolCommittee (school board) for

    West Clermontselects newmember forschool board

    John Bantjes has been selectedto fill the open seat on the WestClermont school board. Bantjeshad previously served with theCentral Berkshire RegionalSchool Committee inMassachusetts. FORREST SELLERS/THECOMMUNITY PRESS

    See BOARD , Page A2

    Bantjes servedin MassachusettsBy Forrest [email protected]

    NEW RICHMONDA citizensgroup calling itself River Ratson Attack hopes to tackle thecommunitysheroinproblembyjoining forces with local policeand the Ohio attorney generalsoffice.

    Last month, more than 60river rats rallied at the vil-lages bandstand just weeks af-ter New Richmonds policechief turned to the media to ex-press his frustration in dealingwith the heroin epidemic. OnAug. 18, police and communityleaders also were to hold theirsecond meeting in about amonth with representatives ofthe state attorney generals of-fice to discuss how to help her-oin addicts find affordable helpand the best ways of dealingwith drug traffickers.

    This problem didnt ariseovernight and its nothing thatwell repair overnight, but wewant to get our neighborhoods

    cleaned up, said Shirlene Mar-tin, one of the organizers of theRiver Rats group. Were heretosupportChiefHarveyand theattorney general 100 percent.

    Although River Rats on At-tack isnotaffiliatedwith thevil-lage, New Richmond PoliceChiefRandyHarvey said he gotinvolved to ensure that every-ones on the same page when itcomes to addressing local her-oin issues.

    Harvey said he has beenworking closely with repre-sentatives of the Ohio attorneygenerals office who serve as li-aisons to smaller communitieswhen it comes to helping offi-cials fight heroin addiction. Atthe attorney generals request,the police chief identified localstakeholders, including busi-ness people, residents and rep-

    New Richmond native Shirlene Martin, a self-described river rat, says she hopes the newly-formed RiverRats on Attack group can help local officials deal with the villages heroin problems. CINDY SCHROEDER/THECOMMUNITY PRESS

    New Richmond River Rats helpingvillage deal with heroin epidemicBy Cindy [email protected]

    New Richmond Police Chief RandyHarvey is working with the Ohioattorney generals office and theRiver Rats Attack group to fightthe villages heroin problems.CINDY SCHROEDER/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

    See HEROIN , Page A2

    Every year,the membersof the Leagueof Women Vot-ers of Cler-mont Countyhonor a groupof women whogive of them-selves on a vol-unteer basis to make theircommunities better.

    This years nominees areno exception. Each contrib-utes to their community indifferent ways and some formany years.

    To find out who wins theOrpha Gatch CitizenshipAward, attend the annual

    dinner set for 5:30 p.m. Tues-day, Aug. 26, at ReceptionsEastgate, next to JungleJims.

    Orpha Gatch of Milfordwas a suffragette. She wasthere when the 19th amend-ment was passed givingwomen the right to vote. Shewent on to serve on many

    boards and committees inMilford and around Cincin-nati.

    This years nominees are:Corina Atherton, ColleenBinning, Bea Faul, DeniseSmith and Veronica Weaver.

    Formoreon thenominees,visit Cincinnati.com: http://cin.ci/1qct6pP.

    FIVE NOMINATED FOR GATCH AWARD

    Atherton FaulBinning Smith Weaver

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    UNION TWP. Thereare still more closures toreport around the Inter-state 275/state Route 32work zone, but also a sig-nificant opening.

    The old ramp fromeastbound state Route 32toEastgateBoulevardhasclosed and a new ramp,which traverse atop atraffic tunnel and be lo-cated west of EastgateBoulevard, is open in itsplace.

    Accessto east-boundstateRoute 32from East-gate Boule-vard willbe closedfor 120days for

    construction of a newramp, with traffic de-toured to Gleneste-With-amsville Road.

    ThatrampisscheduledtoopenbeforeThanksgiv-ing.

    The work in Union

    Township required thepermanent closure ofEastgate Square Drive atstate Route 32 as of July29.

    Anyone who wants toget to theEastgateSquareShopping Center stillhave has of ways to getthere, said Elizabeth Ly-ons, public informationspecialist for theOhioDe-partment of Transporta-tions district office inLebanon.

    There are entrancesto the center off Clepper,Eastgate South and East-

    gate Boulevard, aswell asa back entrance off Ai-choltz Road, Lyons said.

    The latest traffic open-ings and closings are allrelated to the state trans-portation departments$46.2 million improve-ment project at the I-275/state Route 32 inter-change in the Eastgatearea.

    Union Township Ad-ministrator KenGeis saida second, unrelated roadproject in the township onClough Pike is set to besubstantially complete in

    September.The Clermont County

    Transportation Improve-ment District is widening1.3 miles of Clough Pikebetween Mt. Carmel To-basco Road and Gleneste-Withamsville Road.

    The $6.5 million pro-ject will add a third travellane and a center turn

    lane, build sidewalksalong the north side ofClough Pike and upgradetraffic signals and thedrainage system in thearea.

    Want to knowmore aboutwhat is happening in UnionTownship? Follow me onTwitter @jeannehouck.

    New Eastgate-area ramp opensBy Jeanne [email protected]

    Here's a map of road improvements being made in UnionTownship.

    Geis

    resentatives of the faith-based community, and in-vited them to meet withlocal police and the attor-ney generals staff to talkabouthowtoapproach theheroin issue.

    For a small town, Ithink we have more thanthe usual amount of drugoverdoses, Harvey saidof thevillageof3,000. Weprobably have one over-dose at least every coupleof weeks, usually heroin.

    The police chief saidmost of the local peoplewho are struggling withheroin addiction are 25- to

    45-years-old. He thinksrecent crackdowns onheroin traffickers in Cin-cinnati have sent themeast to NewRichmond. Ata recent symposium withthe attorney generals of-fice, Harvey said helearned that the top coun-ties in Ohio for heroin ad-diction were Butler, War-ren and Clermont.

    After theAug.18meet-ing, New Richmonds po-lice chief said he expectsthat a steering committeewill be formed to start ad-dressing recommenda-tions from the attorneygenerals office.

    When I became chieffive years ago, from DayOne, when I went out tomeet and greet businesspeople, all I heard was,What are you going to doto clean up this town?Harvey said. But thisisnt just a law enforce-ment problem. Its a com-munity problem.

    Want to knowmore aboutwhats happening in NewRichmond? Follow me onTwitter @CindyLSchroeder.

    HeroinContinued from Page A1

    16 years. He has a degreein chemistry from CalvinCollege and a MBA fromGrand Valley State Uni-versity. He has worked at

    BASF, MeadWestvaco,Texon International, Per-rigo and is employed as atechnical manager withSun Chemical. He hasbeen a resident of Ameliasince November 2012.

    Bantjes is to be swornin during the Aug. 18school board meeting.

    BoardContinued from Page A1

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    fire levy, on theNov. 4 bal-lot, would cost propertyowners and additional $98per $100,000 of homevalu-ation. The figure was in-correct in a story in theAug. 13 Community Jour-nal Clermont.

    Mercy Guilds $6sale returns

    Many of us enjoy shop-ping, justasmanyofenjoysupporting worthycauses. Now you can doboth, thanks to the Guildof Mercy Health Cler-mont Hospitals upcom-ing, once-yearly $6 sale.

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    Jail inmates underinvestigation

    Two Clermont CountyJail inmateswhoallegedlyassaulted a fellow inmate,critically wounding him,could be in even more le-gal trouble.

    Just before noon Aug.10, jail staff called 911 toseek help for Kenneth Ed-wardMcFarland,33,anin-mate from New Rich-

    mond whod been assault-ed. McFarland, who hadbeen held two days forpossession of drug abuseinstruments, a child sup-port licenseforfeitureanddriving under suspension,was involved in a verbalaltercation that authori-ties say resulted in his be-ing assaulted by inmatesSamuel Aaron Levy andDerick RyanMinton.

    McFarland was trans-ported to University ofCincinnati Medical Cen-ter via Air Care for treat-mentof injuries tohis faceand head.

    Levy is being held un-der $250,000 bond for ag-gravatedrobberyandbur-glaries charges. He has ahearing on Aug. 20. Min-ton, who has a $50,000bond,hasbeen incarcerat-ed since May 14 after hewas indicted for theft. Hissentencing is set for Sept.4.

    Sheriff A.J. Rodenbergsaid the Clermont Countyprosecutors office is re-viewing the matter forpresentation to the grandjury for consideration ofcriminal charges.

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    Additional appoint-ment-only back to schoolimmunization clinics willbe offered from1p.m. to 3p.m. each Monday in Au-gust.

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  • A4 COMMUNITY JOURNAL AUGUST 20, 2014

    SPORTSSPORTSHIGH SCHOOL | YOUTH | RECREATIONAL CommunityPress.com

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

    The Ohio high school boyssoccer season is underway Thefollowing is a rundown ofteams in the Community Jour-nal Clermont area who re-turned a questionnaire bydeadline:

    AmeliaDivision/Conference: I /

    SouthernBuckeyeAthleticAca-demic Conference

    Coach: Eric BurgerKey players: Alec Holste,

    Scott Ervin, Randy Ervin,Keeghan Manzi, Anthony Al-berty

    Outlook: Eight returningstarters should help keepthings constent this season,hopefully scoringwill be consis-tent as well.

    BataviaDivision/Conference: II /

    SouthernBuckeyeAthleticAca-demic Conference

    Coach: Kevin Scheel, 14-3-1Key players: Tyler Large,

    Austin Hatfield, Morgan Walk-er, Jake Greiner, Garrett Kraus

    Game to watch: McNicho-las, Aug. 16; Mariemont, Aug.19; New Richmond Aug. 26;Amelia Sept. 9; Western BrownSept. 2; New Richmond Sept.25; Western Brown, Oct. 2;Amelia, Oct. 7.

    Seasonoutlook: Wehavewon 11 state league champion-ships in the smaller division.Wemoved up and thats our big-gest goal; to continue thatstreak.Mygoal is toget as far inthe tournament as possible.Weve got a big freshman classso the program is looking solidand were just ready to get go-ing.

    Glen EsteDivision/Conference:

    Eastern Cincinnati ConferenceCoach: Jason WilliamsKey players: Sam Rowe,

    TannerKorfhagen, CaimenPar-due

    Games to watch: HarrisonSeason outlook: We lost

    seven seniors last year. We arerelying on a lot of young guys.But I think we will still turnheads in our conference play.

    McNicholasDivision/Conference: I /

    Greater Catholic League CoedCoach: Jason PetersKeyplayers: Trevor Hogue,

    Christian Null, Justin Brunot,Griffin Garrison, Tristan Bently,Jake Round, ZachArnold, BlakeMurphy, and J.T. Tilley.

    Games to watch: vs. Fen-wick - Tuesday, Sept. 30, 5:30pm and at Turpin Saturday,Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

    Season outlook: Losing11 seniors last season leaves alot of shoes to fill. Althoughwemay not have the most experi-enced squad this year, we havea talentedgroupof players.Wewill rely on leadership fromourmore experienced players likeseniors Trevor Hogue, JustinBrunot, and Christian Null, andwe expect contributions fromjuniors Griffin Garrison andTristan Bentley. Overall we areexcited and looking forward toa good year.

    New RichmondDivision/Conference: II /

    SouthernBuckeyeAthleticAca-demic Conference

    Coach/record: DougFlamm

    Key players: Jake Hayden,Grant Anderson, A.J. Hobbs,Clayton Farmer

    Games to watch: Leaguegames

    Season outlook: We losta lot of seniors and senior lead-ership from last year. We areyoung but talented.

    A FIRST LOOKAT BOYSSOCCER

    Boys golfAmelia was second

    to New Richmond in aSouthern Buckeye Con-ference event at Still-meadow Country Club

    Aug. 11. Senior TrentEdwardswas second in-dividually with a 79.

    The Barons beatWestern Brown by 16strokes at FriendlyMeadows Aug. 14. Ed-

    wards shot a four-overpar 36 and junior EvanDaniel shot 44.

    Girls tennisAmelia shut out

    Norwood 5-0 onAug.13.

    Sophomore RachelDapper, junior AllisonReardon and seniorSydney Cresap sweptsingles.

    SHORT HOPS

    By Scott Springer andMark D. [email protected]@communitypress.com

    Cal Ripken Jr. JoeDiMaggio.Ray Stevens. All known forstreaks.

    So is the Batavia HighSchool boys soccer team, asquad with 11 consecutiveleague titles under its belt. TheBulldogsmove out of the South-ern Buckeye Conference Na-tional - where they went 8-0 inthe league and 12-5-1 overall -into the big-school Americanthis season.

    For us to keep the streak is avery important thing for us,said head coach Kevin Scheel.Its a bigger challenge movinginto the other side of the leagueagainst some bigger schools.The main thing for us is reallyplaying smart and possessingthe ball and not trying to forcethe through ball.

    Some of that responsibilitywill fall on the shoulders ofRyan Turner, who Scheel calleda delivery specialist. In otherwords, he is the playmakercharged with feeding primaryscoring threats Jake Greinerand Austin King.

    Morgan Walker and co-cap-tain Austin Hatfield are strongin the air and anchor the mid-field.Co-captainGarrettKraussis a physically intimidating vet-eran presence on defense, play-ing in front of the third captain,senior Tyler Large, who is play-ing his first season in goal.

    Bataviaopenedwitha2-1lossat McNicholas Aug. 16 and goeson the road Aug. 19 to face Ma-riemont. The Bulldogs get theirfirst tasteofSBCAmericanplayin the home opener Aug. 26against New Richmond.

    Amelia finished 8-4-4 overalland 6-2-2 in the SBC American,just behind champion NewRichmonds 7-1-2 league mark.Seven Barons were named all-league and all but one return.

    SeniorsAnthonyAlberty andAlec Holste were SBAAC-American first team in 2013, aswas current junior Scott Ervin.Senior Elliott Stockton was sec-ond team a year ago along withjuniors Brogan Couch and Ran-dy Ervin.

    Holste, Scott and Randy Er-vin and Alberty return as cap-tains. Coach Eric Burger willalso look to junior forward/mid-fielder Keeghan Manzi. TheBarons bring back eight start-ers overall.

    Experience will be high,Burger said. (We) need to bemore consistent in scoringgoals. Things are starting tocome together, but theres still alongway togo. Players areplay-ing very hard and are receptiveto tactical information.

    Afteravisit toWintonWoods,Amelia returns home to hosttownship rival Glen Este Aug.23. Their first league game isagainst Norwood Aug. 26.

    The league and overallschedule is extremely tough,Burger said. We need to playwell on a daily basis to achievesuccess. Batavia and NewRich-mond are the teams to beat.

    Amelia has won four of the

    last five SBAAC-American ti-tles.

    Glen Este was 11-6-1 overalllast season, but just 2-4 in theEastern Cincinnati Conference.The new head coach of the Tro-jans is JasonWilliamson.

    The top Trojan is looking forleadership from seniors SamRowe and Tanner Korfhagenalong with junior Caimen Par-due.

    We lost seven seniors lastyear, Williamson said. Wererelying on a lot of young guys,but I think well still turn headsin our conference play.

    Glen Este hosts their firsttwo games, Aug. 19 with Harri-son and Aug. 21with New Rich-mond. They swing back upCloughPike to faceAmeliaAug.23.

    McNicholas High Schoolposted a 10-4-5 overall recordunder first-year head coach Ja-son Peters last season. McNickwent 5-0-2 in the Greater Catho-lic League Coed Central, a rec-ord that landed the Rockets aleague title and Peters coach ofthe year honors.

    Whatwill he do for an encoreafter graduating 11 seniors?

    Although we may not havethemostexperiencedsquad thisyear, we have a talented groupof players, Peters said. We willrely on leadership from ourmore experienced players ...and we expect contributionsfrom (the) juniors. Overall weare excited and looking forwardto a good year.

    The experienced players in-clude a trio of seniors in defend-

    er Trevor Hogue with midfield-ers Christian Null and JustinBrunot. Also back are juniormidfielders Griffin Garrisonand Tristan Bently.

    New varsity players includejunior midfielders Jake Round,ZachArnold andBlakeMurphy.Sophomore forward J.T. Tilleycould be a solid scoring threat.

    The Rockets open the seasonAug.16againstBatavia.McNickhosts league rival MiddletownFenwick Sept. 30 and squaresoff against King of the Hill ri-vals Anderson Aug. 23 on theroad and at Turpin Sept. 13.

    New Richmond - as men-tioned - won the SBC Americantitle in 2013, postinga7-1-2markin the league while going 11-4-3overall. The Lions fell 2-1against league rival WesternBrown in the second round ofthe sectional tournament.

    Head coach Doug Flammwas SBCAmerican coach of theyear and graduated five seniorswho earned first-team all-SBChonors, plus twomorewhoweresecond-team selections.

    Meaning theres somethingof a youth movement afootalong the river.

    We lost a lot of seniors andsenior leadership from lastyear, Flamm said. We areyoung, but talented.

    Among the talented playersare Jake Hayden, Grant Ander-son, A.J. Hobbs and ClaytonFarmer.

    The Lions opened with a 3-0win at FinneytownAug.16. NewRichmond host Madeira for itshome openerAug.19 and beginsleague play Aug. 26 at Bataviabefore hosting Amelia Aug. 28.

    Batavia moves over to SBCAmerican, looks to keep streakBy Scott Springer and Mark [email protected]@communitypress.com

    Midfielder Anthony Alberty (11) throws the ball in for the Barons. Alberty is a 2014 captain along with AlecHolste and Scott and Randy Ervin.SCOTT SPRINGER/COMMUNITY PRESS

    Batavia High School senior keeper Tyler Large - in his first season in thenet for the Bulldogs - boots away a goal kick during an Aug. 13scrimmage at CHCA. MARK D. MOTZ/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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    Outlook: This season, I amvery excited with our increasednumber of skilled players. Weare being afforded a lot moreflexibility and diversity thanwehave in the past. I believe withthe additional player options,we will be muchmore versatileas a team, and I look for that tomakeus successful this season.

    McNicholasDivision/Conference: II /

    Greater Catholic League CoedCoach: Ben KirkpatrickKey players: Lauren Rice,

    Meghan Martelle, Sophie Gor-man, EmmaHeise, LaurenPear-son

    Games to watch: Alter,Sept. 8; St. Ursula, Sept. 11; Tur-pin, Sept. 11

    Round balls, cones and netscanbeseenonarea fieldsas theOhio high school soccer seasonbeganAug.16. The following isa rundown of girls teams in theCommunity Journal Clermontcoverage area:

    AmeliaDivision/Conference: Di-

    vision I / SouthernBuckeyeAth-letic Academic Conference

    Coach: Amy KemmerKey players: Marissa

    Stone, Shelby Elder, Anna Tes-soff, Ally Brown

    Season outlook: As al-ways, I am excited about the2014 season.My girls have nowwon the SBAAC championshipeach of the four years we havebeen in this league. We are

    hopingtomakeit fiveyearsandcontinue to not lose a game inthe SBAAC. We lost 11 girls tograduation, soweare extreme-ly young. However, we have astrong core and solid sopho-more classwhowentundefeat-ed in their 2013 JV season.These girls work hard and arewilling to put in the time andeffort to improve.

    BataviaDivision/Conference: II /

    SBAACCoach/record:DrewPoling

    / 12-3-1Key players: Cati Hatfield,

    Maggie Mehlman, GabbyBonds, Taylor Murphy, Bri Os-borne, Taylor Bushman, andHannah Smith.

    Games to watch: NewRichmond, Amelia

    Season outlook: Wevegot a ton of talent and tremen-dousamountof ability.Wealsoswitched conferences sowearein a new league now. We aregonna be facing a bunch oftough opposition but I still be-lieve we can persevere. Wevegot a great group of ladies andIm looking forward to themhaving a successful year.

    Glen EsteCoach: Ashley SupeDivision/Conference: Di-

    vision I / SouthernBuckeyeAth-letic Academic Conference

    Key players: Ally Saylor,Makenna Lavatori, BrandiBrock

    Seasonoutlook: Expect tochallenge for conference titleagain.

    New RichmondCoach: Chris MalotkeDivision/Conference: Di-

    vision II/Southern Buckeye Ath-letic Academic Conference

    Key players: MaggieSmith,MarenHance,ArielHub-er, Kaeley Fagan, Lexi Forsee,Cydney Stiles.

    Game to watch: Amelia,Aug. 28

    Outlook: We are a youngteam, we need to stay focusedand injury free tomaximizeourskills and improve each week.We are counting on the newplayers to setup, if thishappenswewill giveAmelia a runof the

    league championship.

    WilliamsburgDivision/Conference: III /

    SBAACCoach: Tim SwartGames to watch:

    Blanchester, Seven HillsSeason outlook: Were

    gonna have to learn to play to-gether; well start slow and asthe season goes onwewill pro-gress. I expect us to be compet-itive off the get go but it mightnot equate into wins until ouryoung kids start gelling. Ourkids seem to be in pretty goodshape; in the seasons past wehavent had asmany kids in theoffseason programs, so werecoming into the season in bet-ter shape.

    FIRST KICK AT OHIO GIRLS SOCCER

    CLERMONT COUNTY As the saying goes, theyneed one for the thumb.

    Amelia High Schoolsgirls soccer team coachedby Amy Kemmer has wonfourconsecutiveSouthernBuckeye Conference-American Division titles.Last year, she surpassedthe 100-win mark at theschool on Clough Pike.

    At 10-0 in the SBAAC-Americanand13-5overall,the Lady Barons returnfour starters in seniorsMarissa Stone, CarolineMoreno, Carrington Hig-gins and junior Anna Tes-soff.

    Tessoff will now battlefor time at goalkeeperwith sophomore WesternBrown transfer Shelby El-der. Another sophomore,

    Ally Brown, led Ameliasjunior varsity in goals lastseason.

    Welost11girls tograd-uation, sowe are extreme-ly young, Kemmer said.However, we have astrongcoreandsolidsoph-omore class who went un-defeated in their 2013 JVseason.

    After their seasonopeneratMadeiraAug.18,Amelia hosts Glen Este onAug. 23.

    Batavia High SchoolwonSBCNational last sea-son with a 9-1 league rec-ordanda12-4-1markover-all. The Bulldogs movedinto theAmericandivisionthis year andwould like tothrow a wrench into Ame-lias recent dominance.

    One thing second-yearhead coach Drew Polingneeds for that to happen isto get his entire team onthe field at the same time.A rash of preseason inju-

    riespreventedhisproject-ed starting lineup fromplaying togethermuch be-fore the Aug. 19 seasonopener at Williamsburg.

    Defense looks like astrength with returningsophomore ManhattanMiller in the goal behind amostly veteran defensefeaturing seniors GraceBowling, Bri Osborne andTaylorMurphy, alongwithfreshman Maggie Mehl-man.

    The Glen Este LadyTrojans finished 9-8 over-all a year ago, but just1-5-1in the Eastern CincinnatiConference.

    Returning for newcoach Ashley Supe is sen-ior sweeper andECCfirst-team selection MakennaLavatori,butseveralotherall-league performersgraduated. Other startersare senior goalie Ally Say-lor, junior center midBrandi Brock, junior Kel-

    ly Simon and sophomoresTaylor Malucky and KatRichey.

    Saylor has committedto Anderson University,with Lavatori heading toMorehead State.

    This season Im veryexcitedwithour increasednumber of skilled play-ers, Supe said.

    GlenEste begins on theroad and upcoming gamesare at Amelia Aug. 23 andat Withrow Aug. 26.

    Glen Este is next atAmeliaAug. 23and thenatWithrow Aug. 26. Theirhome opener is againstWalnut Hills Sept. 2.

    McNicholas HighSchoolwas 14-4-2 (6-1 andfirst place in the GirlsGreater Catholic LeagueCoed Central) under first-yearheadcoachBenKirk-patrick. And despite grad-uating eight players fromthat team, Kirkpatricklooks forward to a strong

    sophomore season.Senior Lauren Rice an-

    chors the defense in thegoal. Senior Meghan Mar-tella and sophomore Soph-ie Gorman both earnedfirst team all-GGCL hon-ors last season and returnin the center midfield.

    Junior Emma Heise atforward and and class-mate Lauren Pearson atcenter back and centermidfield should be keyneweditions to the varsitylineup.

    New Richmond HighSchool went 11-4-2 lastseason, including a 5-3-2markintheSBCAmericangood for third place.

    Head coach Chris Mal-otke returns several play-ers fromthat team, includ-ing all-SBC first team se-lection in forward MarenHance, now a junior, aswell as classmate and sec-ond-team pick Ariel Hub-er, a midfielder.

    Sophomore defendersMaggie Smith, Kaeley Fa-gan and Lexi Forsee, aswell as junior midfielderCydney Stiles, all shouldmakesignificantcontribu-tions for the Lions, whoopened the season with a5-1 win at FinneytownAug. 16.

    Williamsburg HighSchool was 4-9-3 last sea-son, posting a 3-4-3 recordin the SBC National thatput the Wildcats in fourthplace.

    Head coach Tim Swarthopes a solid summer ofconditioning will lead tosome improvement.

    Our kids seem to be inpretty good shape, hesaid. In the seasons pastwe havent had as manykids in the offseason pro-grams, so were cominginto the season in bettershape.

    Williamsburg opens athome against Batavia.

    Amelia, Batavia girls trying for league soccer repeatsBy Scott Springer andMark D. [email protected]@communitypress.com

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    Aug. 13 questionDo you think there is too

    much, or not enough, govern-ment involvement in schools?Where do you see it?

    Dont you think there is fartoomuch government involve-ment in our schools? I certain-ly do. Local school boards, lo-cal schoolmanagement teams,local teachers andmost impor-tantly local parents (OK mostof them, not all) know bestwhat is needed in our localschools so lets eliminate allfederal intervention and a lotof the state intervention too.While were at it, lets elimi-nate the tenure system, butthats another whole issue.

    No Student Left Behindwas and remains one of the

    most ill-conceived programsfor schools and has gravely in-jured the overall level andquality of actual educating inour schools. Due to the grossover-reach of government in-volvement, our teachersspend far too much timeteaching to the test ratherthan teaching our kids how to

    learn and more importantly,how to have a desire to ques-tion and learn.

    Michelle Obamas attemptto force healthy foods inschool lunches has increasedthe amount of wasted food be-cause kids simply wont eat itand some school systems arepassing on the federal moneyprovided for food programsbecause of it. Get out, govern-ment interference in ourschools! We dont need you.

    M.J.F.

    I think Common Coreshould answer that question.

    Dave D.

    I just have one thing to say.Where in our Constitutiondoes it say that our govern-

    ment is authorized to meddlein or pay for education?

    R.D.

    Once again the govern-ment is out of control.

    V.H.

    Aug. 6 questionWhat are your favorite desti-

    nations at The Banks? How of-ten, if at all, do you visit TheBanks? What would you like tosee there?

    My favorite destinationsat The Banks are Mahoganys,Crave, Orange Leaf and YardHouse. I visit The Banks atleast twice a month. I wishthere was a movie theater.

    Cheryl Hunn

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    Growing up in a small townin Kentucky, the outside worldwasmy playground.

    Whether I hiked it, climbedit, crawled in it, swam it, bikedit, I was everywhere outdoors.Indoors was where I had to gowhen called; outdoors waswhere I lived, where Ibreathed, where my spiritsoared.

    As an adult, I enjoyed back-packs across the Sierras orthrough Glacier National Park.The experiences still evoke theraw sense that nature is home.Whether sleeping under a darksky bursting with stars, orhearing the roar of a glaciersteam, or feeling the crushingsilence of a mountain lake atsunset, you cannot avoid expe-riencing a deep connection withcreation and creator at thosemoments.

    For decades, Id heard ofenvironmental disasters. Thestories of epic damage to thenatural world just kept coming;these were painful momentsand inevitably, Id feel guilty.These kinds of things were notsupposed to happen and yet,somehow I just stood by anddid nothing. I learned that if Ididnt paymuch attention to

    this news, Idsoon forgetabout it. Ithought thingscould not be asbad as por-trayed andbesides, I wasvery busy andcouldnt doanythingmy-self to make adifference.

    And so, for years, I did justthat...nothing.

    Recently, I have educatedmyself on suchmatters as de-forestation, habitat loss, cli-mate change and the like. Read-ing the science was straight-forward enough for me (doctor-ate in chemistry). I alsoeducatedmyself on what Godhas to say about all this. It isabundantly clear that we arecalled to be stewards of cre-ation, charged with the respon-sibility to care for it and keep itwhole and healthy. It is notmeant for our pure consump-tion. And so, I decided it wastime for me to stop doing noth-ing.

    My wife and I havemadechanges in howwe live thoughwe still havemuch to learn in

    order to live sustainably on theearth. We have as many treesas can fit in. The backyard isreturning to a wildlife habitat.Weve insulated, turn the ther-mostat down, buy solar power,recycle everything possibleand vigorously compost. Withinthose areas we can control,weve learned that the journeyis about howwemake a thou-sand small choices.

    Ive communicatedmyviews to those in positions ofpolitical power since many ofthe real solutions lie in publicpolicy and how our societyoperates. Ive joined with like-minded people in organizationslike the Sierra Club and Citi-zens Climate Lobby becausetheres power in numbers. Andso, I think Im now officially anenvironmental activist.

    I believe the vast majority ofgood people also share a loveand respect for the earth as Ido and desire to do the rightthing. Many are so busy thatthey are just waiting for some-one to make it easier to be bet-ter stewards. This is the workto which I am now dedicated.

    Stephen McClanahan is a resident ofLoveland.

    An environmentalist tells about his journey

    StephenMcClanahanCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

    The Eastern Corridor Pro-gram of projects will benefitmany East Side communities,and Anderson Township is noexception.

    Both Anderson Townshipand theHamilton County Engi-neers Office clearly under-stand the critical relationshipbetween sustainable communi-ties and transportation infra-structure that is safe and effi-cient. This understanding hasbeen a motivating force overthe years for Anderson Town-ship and Hamilton County tocollaboratewiththeCityofCin-cinnati, Clermont County, theOhio- Kentucky-Indiana Re-gionalCouncil ofGovernmentsand the Southwest Ohio Re-gional Transit Authority to ad-vance the Eastern CorridorProject Preliminary Engineer-ing and Environmental ImpactStudy work effort.

    There are four primaryEasternCorridorprojects (RedBank Corridor improvements,the potential relocation of stateRoute 32, improvements tostate Route 32 in the Eastgatearea and the Oasis Rail Transitproject), as well as more than100 local network improve-mentsdesigned toeaseconges-tion,provideadditionalconnec-tivity, improvesafetyandstim-ulate economic development.

    Travel through the easternportion of the Greater Cincin-nati metropolitan area theEastern Corridor has longbeen a challenge. The regionhas few direct transportationroutes, forcing vehicles ontolengthy circuitous stretches ofI-275 and I-471or onto crowdedroads like US 50, SR 32, SR125(Beechmont Avenue), CloughRoadandSR561(LinwoodAve-nue), many of which windthrough residential neighbor-hoods, to reach their destina-tions.

    Over the years, numerouscomments have been receivedfrom citizens and officialsabout the congestion of road-ways serving the local commu-nities in the Eastern Corridorstudy area including AndersonTownship. The Eastern Corri-dor engineering studies con-ducted indicate various sec-tionsof these roadwayswill ex-

    perience addi-tionalcongestion re-sulting in un-stable trafficflow at a levelof service of E(capacity) or F(traffic de-mand exceed-ing capacity)during rush

    hour if the no build alternativeis adopted.

    Each of the Eastern Corri-dor projects is viable in that itresolves a problem on its ownandmeritscompletion.Howev-er, the Eastern Corridor wasnever designed on the strengthof any one project. Their com-plementary nature generatesthegreatestregionalvalue,andthe benefits to local travelersgrow exponentially when pro-jects arecompleted inacoordi-nated, regionally-supported se-quence.

    Many of you have likelytraveled through the Eastgatearea recently and have noticedthe Eastern Corridor projectwork taking place at the I-275/SR 32 interchange. These im-provements are absolutelycritical to improving safety inand around the Eastgate area.

    Making sure that the publiccan safely move in and out ofneighborhoods once they exitmasstransitand/orroadwayin-frastructure that supports thecounty is an important compo-nent of our work.

    The improvements beingcompletedintheEasternCorri-dor will return local streets tothe local communities, andpro-vide more and better connec-tivity tohelp local residentsgetto their destinations more effi-ciently. Anderson Township isdirectly connected to the restof Hamilton County at onlythree locations. The EasternCorridor Project is proposed tomake available an additionalmulti-modal connection thatwill accommodate bike, pedes-trian, transit androadwaytrav-el. This additional connectionwill provide alternate access toAnderson Township in theevent road closures occur dueto floods, landslides or othercircumstances.

    Ted Hubbard is Hamilton Countyengineer.

    Eastern Corridorwill benefit localcommunities

    Ted HubbardCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

    The news is out! The Amaz-ing Charity Race will return toLoveland for its 10th anniversa-ry in 2015 when the event willbegin in Milford, continuethrough Miami Township, andend in Loveland.

    This decision was not madelightly by event organizers. Itinvolved three important ele-ments: communication, teamwork and leadership.

    The communication beganwhen Loveland CouncilwomanAngie Settell picked up thephone and called event organiz-ers, encouraging then to consid-erbringing theCity ofLovelandback as a co-sponsor of theAmazing Charity Race.

    In 2013, the LovelandsAmazing Race board of direc-tors had reluctantly decided tomove the event to Miami Town-ship and the City of Milford,leaving Historic DowntownLoveland after seven success-ful years here. After many re-cent productive conversationsand meetings, the organizersdecided it is in the best interestof the event to take advantageof the unique assets of all threecommunities. It is certainly inLovelands best interest as the

    Race gener-ates sales forour retailersand positivepublicity forour city. Theevent willbringhundredsof volunteersand 1,200 par-ticipants toLoveland, and

    raise significant money for lo-cal charities. In fact, over a halfmillion dollars has been raisedfor charities to date.

    It takes teamwork. The 2015Race will traverse three com-munities making it a truly re-gional event. Our communitieswill work together tomake surethat the 2015 race is the mostsuccessful ever.Teamworkwillalso occur between the city ofLoveland and event organizers.As in past years when hosted inLoveland, the Amazing CharityRace will be responsible forcompensating the City for rent-al of Nisbet Park, banner instal-lation, and police and publicworks detail the day of theevent. In turn, the city will beresponsible forcooperatingandcoordinating with event orga-

    nizers, participants and thepublic in a supportive and wel-coming manner.

    Finally, it takes leadershipfrom our citys administrationand elected officials to beproactive and deal with resi-dents,businesses, andorganiza-tions in a respectful and respon-sible manner to help put Love-landsbest foot forward. It takesleadership from the Board ofthe Amazing Charity Race tocontinue delivering a race thatchallenges contestants in a funand quirky adventure acrossthree communities. MiamiTownship like you have neverseen

    This good news comes on theheels of Lovelands recognitionas one of Ohios Best Home-towns in the November 2013 is-sue ofOhioMagazine, and in an-ticipation of Loveland beingfeatured this August in Cincin-nati Magazine as a great placeto live, work and play. The re-turn of the Amazing CharityRace toLoveland is furthervali-dation that our city is the placeto be!

    Linda Cox is mayor of Loveland.

    Amazing Race back where it belongs

    Linda CoxCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

  • Members of the ClermontCounty Antique Machinery As-sociation hosted their 24th an-nual antique machinery showAug. 2-3 at Stonelick State Park.

    Hundreds of antique trac-tors, engines, cars and trucksand various booths lined pave-ment and filled grassy areas atthe beach area offering visitorsa walk along the historical pathdepicting the evolution of ma-chinery and its impact on soci-ety and culture.

    Throughout the course of theevent, antique machinery en-thusiasts shared their passionand knowledge through conver-

    sations and demonstrations in-cludingwoodcuttingandadailytractorparade.GrassyRunHis-torical Arts Committee mem-bers set up a living history en-campment where visitors couldtwist ropeonarope-makingma-chine orwatchwool being spun.

    One enterprising Milfordteen drove around the groundsonhisAllisChalmers lawnmow-erdisplayingaforsalesignonits hood in hope someone wouldmake him an offer.

    After declaring this yearsevent a success, CC AntiqueMachinery Association mem-bers are making plans for nextyears 25th anniversary cele-bration slated for the firstweekend in August.

    No. This isn't Mater's (from "Cars") cousin. It is one of hundreds of antique engines, tractors and vehicles displayed at the 24th annual Clermont County Antique Machinery Show Aug.2-3 at Stonelick State Park's beach area. SHARON BRUMAGEM FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

    Dustin Siders of Lynchburg sits on a 1945 Model A John Deere on Saturday of the Clermont County AntiqueMachinery Showwhile talking to friends (hidden behind tractor) Alan West of Lynchburg and LoganJohnson of Edenton, along with Becca King of Clarksville. The tractor is owned by Alan's father, Chris, but itoriginally was owned by Alan's grandfather, Lou West. Alan brought his 1945 Farm-all tractor to display atthe antique machinery show. SHARON BRUMAGEM FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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    Debby Jenkins, vice president of Grassy Run Historical Arts Committee,demonstrates how to use a weaving loom and discusses its importancein the life of a frontier wife with, from left: Destiny Gulbreath, Olivia,Lesley and Andrew Hogue of Goshen. SHARON BRUMAGEM FOR THECOMMUNITY PRESS

    Jason Andrews ofGoshen, president of theClermont County AntiqueMachinery Association,talks to Dylon Dutlinger,13, of Goshen, left, andWayne Moore ofFayetteville, right, at theassociation's booth duringthe 24th annual ClermontCounty AntiqueMachinery Show atStonelick Lake State Park.Sitting in the backgroundis Justin Carpenter, 16, ofWilliamsburg who is amember of the group.SHARON BRUMAGEM FOR THE

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    Russell Burbage ofRussellville displays hisearly 1900s25-horsepower Reidengine at the antiquemachinery show.According to Burbage, theengine originally wasused to run a pump at anoil well near Johnson City,Ohio. SHARON BRUMAGEM FORTHE COMMUNITY PRESS

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    THURSDAY, AUG. 21Exercise ClassesStrength & Balance, 9-9:45 a.m.,Union Township Civic Center,4350 Aicholtz Road, Variety ofexercises designed to increasemuscular strength, range ofmovement and activity for dailyliving skills. Call for pricing.947-7333. Union Township.Strength & Balance, 1-1:45 p.m.,SummersideWoods, 5484 Sum-merside Road, Move to musicthrough variety of exercisesdesigned to increase muscularstrength, range of movementand activities for daily living. Callfor pricing. Presented by SilverS-neakers Flex. 478-6783. Sum-merside.Senior Stretch, 10:15-11 a.m.,Bethel Senior Center, 610 EasterRoad, Move your whole bodythrough complete series ofseated and standing yoga poses.Chair support offered to safelyperform variety of seated andstanding postures designed toincrease flexibility, balance andrange of movement. Call forpricing. Presented by SilverS-neakers Flex. 478-783. Bethel.Aqua Zumbawith KC, 1-1:45p.m., Comfort Inn, 4421AicholtzRoad, Pool Room. All levelswelcome. Bring water shoes andtowel. Ages 18 and up. $5.Presented by Zumba with KC.240-5180. Eastgate.SilverSneakers Senior Stretch,2:30-3:15 p.m., SEM Laurels, 203Mound Ave., Free. Presented bySilverSneakers Flex. 478-6783.Milford.

    Literary - Book ClubsMystery Book Club, 12:30-1:30p.m., Milford-Miami TownshipBranch Library, 1099 Ohio 131,Adults. Bring bag lunch. Present-ed by Clermont County PublicLibrary. 248-0700.Milford.

    NatureBoomers and Beyond, 9-11 a.m.,Cincinnati Nature Center atRoweWoods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Connect with other na-ture-loving retirees for a livelysocial gathering each week. Forseniors. Members free; non-members pay daily admission.831-1711. Union Township.

    RecreationMilford Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30a.m., Milford Jazzercise, 1147Main St., Each 60 minute work-out blends dance and muscletoning movements choreo-graphed to todays hottest music.Ages 18 and up. $38 per month.Presented by Jazzercise Milford.227-3343; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.

    Youth SportsTiny Tigers Pre School MartialArt, 10-10:30 a.m., ATA Taek-wondo of Cincinnati, 4240Mount Carmel Tobasco Road,Program offers strong founda-tion in essential character qual-ities such as courtesy, respect anddiscipline. $69 per month. 652-0286; www.atacincinnati.com.Union Township.

    FRIDAY, AUG. 22Dining EventsFish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562, 1596Ohio 131, Fish sandwiches,

    chicken fingers or six-pieceshrimp dinner. Includes coleslawand French fries. Carryout avail-able. $6-$6.50. Presented byLadies Auxiliary Dennis JohnsonVFW Post 6562. 575-2102.Mil-ford.TGI Friday Night Grill-Outs, 6-11p.m., American Legion Post 450,450 Victor Stier Drive, Food,music and more. Burger, brats,metts, hot dogs and side dishes.Cash bar. Price varies. Split-the-pot available. 831-9876;www.post450.com.Milford.Friday Night Grillouts, 5-8 p.m.Kevin Fox., Lake Isabella, 10174Loveland-Madeira Road, Itemsavailable a la carte. Presented byGreat Parks of Hamilton County.521-7275, ext. 285; www.great-parks.org. Symmes Township.

    Drink TastingsHoots and Hops, 7-11 p.m.,Cincinnati Nature Center atRoweWoods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Guests stroll trails at nightstopping at hands-on educationstations while tasting beer fromMt. Carmel Brewing Company,50West, Rhinegeist andMad-Tree along with sampling frommore than 12 eateries. Ages 21and up. $30. On sale July 1.831-1711; www.cincynature.org.Union Township.

    Exercise ClassesSilverSneakers Senior Stretch,9-9:45 a.m., Union TownshipCivic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road,Complete series of seated andstanding yoga poses. Restorativebreathing exercises and finalrelaxation promote stress reduc-tion and mental clarity. Call forpricing. Presented by SilverS-neakers Flex. 947-7333. UnionTownship.Chair/Mat Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m.,Yoga with Sharon Studio 1, 267Mount Holly Road, Gentle yogabegins in chair and ends on mat.Focus on strength, flexibility,pain management and relax-ation. $7.50 drop-in or $60 for 10classes. Presented by SharonStrickland. 237-4574. Amelia.

    Literary - CraftsHomeschool Hangout: LiveLike a Pioneer, 11 a.m., AmeliaBranch Library, 58 Maple St.,Learn how Ingalls and otherpioneers lived: churn butter,make a doll and what to pack inyour wagon. Free. Registrationrequired. Presented by ClermontCounty Public Library. 752-5580;www.clermontlibrary.org. Ame-lia.

    RecreationBingo, 7 p.m., American LegionPost 406, 3393 Legion Lane,Prices vary depending on howmany games are purchased.Guaranteed $250 on cover-all.Doors open 5:30 p.m. ThroughDec. 19. 734-6507. Bethel.Milford Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30a.m., Milford Jazzercise, $38 permonth. 227-3343; www.jazzerci-se.com.MIlford.

    SATURDAY, AUG. 23Exercise ClassesMat Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Yogawith Sharon Studio 1, 267 MountHolly Road, Focus on corestrength, flexibility, breathingand relaxation. $7.50 drop-in or$60 for 10 classes. Presented byYoga with Sharon. 237-4574.

    Amelia.

    Literary - LibrariesBach and Boombox, 2-4 p.m.,Goshen Branch Library, 6678Ohio 132, Nat Chaitkin musicalperformance on cello that mixesmusic of today with classicalmusic. Free. Registration re-quired. Presented by ClermontCounty Public Library. 722-1221;www.clermontlibrary.org. Go-shen.

    Music - AcousticSteve Free, 8 p.m., Green KayakMarket and Eatery, 204 Front St.,Award-winning singer/songwrit-er. Free. 843-6040; www.face-book.com/greenkayakmarket.New Richmond.Acoustic Music, 7-11 p.m.,American Legion Post 72, 497Old Ohio 74, Free. Presented byCBB Production. 528-9909.Mount Carmel.

    NatureBirdWalk, 8 a.m., CincinnatiNature Center at RoweWoods,4949 Tealtown Road, Membersfree; nonmembers pay dailyadmission. 831-1711. UnionTownship.

    On Stage - TheaterSmoke on theMountain, 2:30-4p.m., 7-9 p.m., Market StreetSchool Auditorium, 212 MarketSt., Tells story of Saturday NightGospel Sing at a country churchin North Carolinas Smoky Moun-tains in 1938. Ffeatures twodozen bluegrass songs playedand sung by Sanders Family,traveling group making itsreturn to performing afterfive-year hiatus. Benefits River-Stage Theatre. $12. Presented byRiverStage Community Theatre.543-9149; showclix.com. NewRichmond.

    RecreationMilford Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30a.m., Milford Jazzercise, $38 permonth. 227-3343; www.jazzerci-se.com.Milford.

    SUNDAY, AUG. 24Art & Craft ClassesDIY Nature Smash Bandanas,10-11:30 a.m., 1-2:30 p.m., Cincin-nati Nature Center at RoweWoods, 4949 Tealtown Road, $5per bandanna; non-memberspay daily admission. Registration

    required. 831-1711; www.cincyna-ture.org. Union Township.

    Exercise ClassesCardio Kick Boxing, 7-8 p.m.,ATA Taekwondo of Cincinnati,4240 Mount Carmel TobascoRoad, $5. 652-0286; www.ata-cincinnati.com. Union Township.Cardio Kick Boxing, 6-7 p.m.,ATA Taekwondo of Cincinnati,4240 Mount Carmel TobascoRoad, Non-contact workoutincluding cardio and strengthtraining in energizing environ-ment, using kicks, jabs, hooksand uppercuts to improve overallagility and power. $5. 652-0286.Union Township.

    RecreationMilford Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30a.m., Milford Jazzercise, $38 permonth. 227-3343; www.jazzerci-se.com.Milford.

    MONDAY, AUG. 25AuctionsCharity Quarter Auction, 7-9p.m., Rong Tans Bistro & Lounge,606 Ohio Pike, Bidding starts at7:30 p.m. Tupperware, TastefullySimple, 31Gifts, Lilla Rose,Origami Owl, Scentsy, Mary Kay,Tracylynn Beads, Perfectly Posh,Jamberry Nails and For Tails Only.Benefits The League for AnimalWelfare. Free admission. Present-ed by Reps for Charity. 752-1907.Withamsville.

    Exercise ClassesZumbawith KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, 135 N.Union St., Zumba fitness andZumba Gold classes. $5. Present-ed by Kimberley KC Coniglio.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.Strength & Balance, 9-9:45 a.m.,Union Township Civic Center, Callfor pricing. 947-7333. UnionTownship.Strength & Balance, 1-1:45 p.m.,SummersideWoods, Call for

    pricing. 478-6783. Summerside.

    Literary - LibrariesMonday Night Craft, 6-7 p.m.,Loveland Branch Library, 649Loveland-Madeira Road, Augustcraft is confetti tumbler. Ages 18and up. Free. Registration re-quired. 369-4476; www.cincinna-tilibrary.org. Loveland.

    RecreationMilford Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30a.m., Milford Jazzercise, $38 permonth. 227-3343; www.jazzerci-se.com.MIlford.

    Youth SportsTiny Tigers Pre School MartialArt, 10-10:30 a.m., ATA Taek-wondo of Cincinnati, $69 permonth. 652-0286; www.ata-cincinnati.com. Union Township.

    TUESDAY, AUG. 26EducationCertified Interpretive GuideTrainingWorkshop, 8:30 a.m.to 5 p.m. Through Aug. 29.,Cincinnati Nature Center atRoweWoods, 4949 TealtownRoad, $330 NAI members. Regis-tration required. 831-1711;www.cincynature.org/event-sprograms. Union Township.

    Exercise ClassesChair Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m., Yogawith Sharon Studio 1, 267 MountHolly Road, Yoga that begins andends in chair. Standing poseswhen applicable. Focus on corestrength, flexibility, breathingand relaxation. $7.50 drop-in or$60 for 10 classes. Presented byYoga with Sharon. 237-4574.Amelia.Zumba Gold/Silver SneakerFlexwith KC, 10:45-11:30 a.m.,Bethel Community Center, 135 N.Union St., $5. Presented byZumba with KC. 240-5180. Be-thel.Zumbawith KC, 5:30-6:30 p.m.,Union Township Civic Center,

    4350 Aicholtz Road, All levelswelcome. $5. Presented byZumba with KC. 240-5180. UnionTownship.aqua ZUMBA, 1-1:45 p.m., Com-fort Inn, 4421Aicholtz Road, $5.Presented by Zumba with KC.240-5180. Eastgate.

    Literary - Book ClubsArmchair Travel Book Club,6-7:30 p.m., Union TownshipBranch Library, 4450 Glen Este-Withamsville Road, Call formonths book title. Ages 18 andup. Free. 528-1744. Union Town-ship.

    Literary - CraftsPioneer Crafts, 6 p.m., AmeliaBranch Library, 58 Maple St.,Make corn husk doll and minia-ture patchwork quilt and createfaux punched tin picture to takehome. Free. Registration re-quired. Presented by ClermontCounty Public Library. 752-5580;www.clermontlibrary.org. Ame-lia.

    RecreationMilford Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30a.m., Milford Jazzercise, $38 permonth. 227-3343; www.jazzerci-se.com.MIlford.

    WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27Exercise ClassesZumbawith KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, $5.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.Cardio Kick Boxing, 6:30-7:30p.m., ATA Taekwondo of Cincin-nati, $5. 652-0286. Union Town-ship.

    Literary - LibrariesToddler Playdate, 11 a.m. tonoon, Loveland Branch Library,649 Loveland-Madeira Road,Activities to build cognitive andliteracy skills. Ages 1-4. Free.369-4476; www.cincinnatilibra-ry.org. Loveland.

    RecreationMilford Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30a.m., Milford Jazzercise, $38 permonth. 227-3343; www.jazzerci-se.com.MIlford.

    THURSDAY, AUG. 28Exercise ClassesStrength & Balance, 9-9:45 a.m.,Union Township Civic Center, Callfor pricing. 947-7333. UnionTownship.Strength & Balance, 1-1:45 p.m.,SummersideWoods, Call forpricing. 478-6783. Summerside.Senior Stretch, 10:15-11 a.m.,Bethel Senior Center, Call forpricing. 478-783. Bethel.Aqua Zumbawith KC, 1-1:45p.m., Comfort Inn, $5. 240-5180.Eastgate.SilverSneakers Senior Stretch,2:30-3:15 p.m., SEM Laurels, Free.478-6783.Milford.

    NatureBoomers and Beyond, 9-11 a.m.,Cincinnati Nature Center atRoweWoods, Members free;nonmembers pay daily admis-sion. 831-1711. Union Township.

    RecreationMilford Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30a.m., Milford Jazzercise, $38 permonth. 227-3343; www.jazzerci-se.com.Milford.

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    Stroll trails at night at Cincinnati Nature Center at RoweWoods, 4949 Tealtown Road,Union Township, stopping at hands-on education stations while tasting beer fromMt.Carmel Brewing Company, 50 West, Rhinegeist and MadTree, along with samling frommore than 12 eateries. The event is for ages 21 and up and costs $30. Call 831-1711, or visitwww.cincynature.org. THANKS TO RON AUSTING

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    AMELIAArrests/citationsConnor Patterson, 18, 1365Mountain Ash Road, drugabuse, July 29.John E. Calvert, 36, 1911 LaurelLindale, theft, July 30.Troy R. Hudson, 37, 114W. 4thSt., drug abuse, paraphernalia,July 31.Michael A. Brinker, 23, 7080Hunley Road, drug parapherna-lia, no drivers license, July 31.Christopher L. Blackford, 24,2335 May St., drug possession,marijuana possession, July 31.Shawn N. Harvey, 49, 3185 BackRun Road, open container, Aug.1.

    Incidents/investigationsDrug abuseMarijuana found in vehicleduring traffic stop at 200 blockof W. Main, July 29.FraudAttempt made to use credit cardwith no authorization at block10 of Cecelia Drive, Aug. 1.TheftTable saw and tools taken fromtruck; $800 at 100 block of EastMain St., July 30.

    BATAVIAArrests/citationsAaron T. Wilson, 54, 650 Kilgore,aggravated menacing, July 27.Michael R. Marshall, 27, 2710Bach Lane, marijuana pos-session, July 27.Steven J. Smith, 36, 103 UnionSt., warrant, July 28.Keith D. Williams, 37, 171 SpringSt. No. 13, warrant, Aug. 1.Joshua D. Capps, 23, 1889 Ohio125, warrant, Aug. 1.Timothy J. Capps, 27, 1889 Ohio125, warrant, Aug. 1.Ryan S. Darnell, 32, 2755 Ohio132, warrant, Aug. 3.

    Incidents/investigationsAggravatedmenacingSuspect displayed gun andthreatened victim at 200 E.Main St., July 27.Drug possessionSubstance, under investigation,found in vehicle during trafficstop at 100 block of East Main

    St., Aug. 2.Menacing by stalkingFemale reported offense at placeof employment, Smokes at 500block of East Main St., July 29.TheftTools taken from vehicle at 400block of Old Boston Road, Aug.4.

    NEW RICHMONDArrests/citationsMario M. Battista, 34, 1192 12Mile Road, marijuana pos-session, drug instruments, July6.Angela Morrissey, 34, 228 Com-pass Court, disorderly conductwhile intoxicated, obstructingofficial business, Aug. 2.Jacob Mullins, 34, 937 RestmoreLane, disorderly conduct whileintoxicated, assault, resistingarrest, Aug. 2.Troy R. Jones, 41, 2191 E. OhioPike, driving under suspension,July 23.Danny B. Beaty, 67, 149 EdisonSt., assault, July 22.

    Incidents/investigationsAssaultMale was assaulted at 1000 blockof Old Ohio 52, July 22.Domestic violenceAt 1000 block of Bethel NewRichmond Road, July 26.Marijuana possessionSubject was found to havemarijuana and instruments inpossession during traffic stop atarea of Ohio 132 at 12 MileRoad, July 6.

    PIERCE TOWNSHIPArrests/citationsChelsey Scott, 23, 4051MapleDrive, theft, July 28.Courtney Jasper, 20, 4051MapleDrive, theft, July 28.Cody Jones, 21, 530 N. Charity,theft, July 28.Drew A. Byrd, 20, 900 FairwaysBlvd. No. 8, warrant, July 25.Keith B. Hill, 32, 14 SulphurSprings, theft, July 29.Kayla N. Valentine, 22, 8017MorrowWoodville, child en-dangering, theft, July 30.Derrick S. Kimberly, 24, 3040Angel Drive, No. 903, child

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    Incidents/investigationsAssaultMale was assaulted at area of W.Legendary at Behymer, July 30.Female was assaulted at 3500block of Ohio 132, Aug. 1.Male was assaulted at Walmartat 1800 block of Ohio Pike, Aug.1.BurglaryI-pad, laptop, jewelry, etc. taken;over $3,600 at 1600 block of W.Concord, July 28.Headset, etc. taken from trailer;$600 at 1700 block of E. OhioPike, July 28.Burglary, criminal damageTV taken; $500 at 3300 block ofWagner Road, July 29.Criminal damageVarious items damaged at LocustCorner Elementary at LocustCorner, July 28.Vehicle damaged at Ohio 52,June 19.Card scanner tore fromwall atLocust Corner Elementary atLocust Corner, July 30.Tires punctured on vehicles at3700 block of White ChapelCourt, July 30.Flower vase broken at 300 blockof St. Andrews, July 31.Criminal mischiefOffense involved a juvenile at1300 block of Carmasino, July28.Garbage cans pushed into creekat 1100 block of Bristol Road,July 30.Criminal trespassTrespassing on property at 1300block of Carmasino, Aug. 1.TheftCosmetics, etc. taken fromWalmart; $120 at 1800 block ofOhio Pike, July 28.Merchandise taken fromWal-mart; $12 at 1800 block of OhioPike, July 28.Diamond ring, etc. taken; $415 at1300 block of Locust Lake, July28.Merchandise taken fromWal-mart; $291 at 1800 block ofOhio Pike, July 29.A lock box, etc. taken at 1700block of Culver Court, July 30.

    I-phone taken at 3600 block ofMaplewood Drive, July 31.Electric shaver, knife, etc. takenfrom vehicle at 3600 block ofAppromattox, Aug. 1.Money taken from register atSmart Styles; $146 at 1800 blockof Ohio Pike, Aug. 1.Pressure washer, tools, etc. takenfrommultiple vehicles; over$2,700 at area of E. Legendaryand Merwin Ten Mile, July 30.Unauthorized use2007 Chevrolet taken at 3300block of Ohio 132, July 30.

    UNION TOWNSHIPArrests/citationsNicole M. Daniel, 30, 718 MilesLane, falsification, July 31.Amanda Mullins, 24, 6630 Love-land Miamiville Road, warrant,July 31.Joshua S. Ditmore, 26, 464Piccadilly Square, warrant, July31.Richard E. Morrow, 39, 810Clough No. 4, failure to comply,July 31.Ethan R. Applegate, 23, 4428Glendale No. 5, obstructingofficial business, disorderlyconduct while intoxicated, opencontainer, Aug. 1.Jeremy K. Hartness, 35, 2346 FairOaks, warrant, Aug. 1.Juvenile, 16, burglary, Aug. 1.Adam P Perkins, 33, 6729 ShilohRoad, warrant, Aug. 1.Patience E. Perkins, 36, 6729Shiloh Road, warrant, Aug. 1.Thomas D. Dalton, 52, 3941Youngman Lane, disorderlyconduct, Aug. 1.Joshua R. Litteral, 32, 7645Arlington Ave., failure to con-

    trol, Aug. 1.Daniel B. Kilgore Jr., 32, 310 N.Charity, obstructing officialbusiness, warrant, Aug. 1.Jarrett N. Cohan, 76, 1100 GolfClub Drive No. 10, no driverslicense, leaving scene, Aug. 1.Shawnta R. Clayborne, 27, 4119Dane Ave. No. 2, warrant, Aug.1.Lindsay M. Violet-Riley, 26, 4706Beechwood No. E209, obstruct-ing justice, Aug. 1.Austin K. Wilson, 19, 70 WoodedRidge, drug abuse, drug pos-session, Aug. 1.Jason E. Scardina Jr., 22, 1285 OldOhio 74, warrant, Aug. 2.Michael K. Scholl, 20, 606 Vir-ginia Lane, driving undersuspension, Aug. 2.Matthew J. Velten, 51, 232Apples Way, driving underinfluence, driving under suspen-sion, Aug. 2.

    Johnetta J. Anderson, 47, 1701Lincoln Ave. No. 7, warrant,Aug. 2.Juanita F. Maddux, 54, 3734Hopper Hill, driving undersuspension, Aug. 2.Keiran J. Rodgers, 22, 4647Schoolhouse Road, criminaltrespass, Aug. 2.Joshua T. Bastin, 21, 148 CardinalDrive, warrant, Aug. 2.Crystal R. Anderson, 29, 2780Lindale Mount Holly No. 74,theft, Aug. 2.Juvenile, 17, runaway, disorderlyconduct, tobacco violation,Aug. 2.Robert P. Crowell, 44, 4114Winston Ave., marijuana pos-session, Aug. 3.Imogene M. Buhl, 34, 883 Haw-thorne Drive, failure to rein-state license, speed, Aug. 3.Julia C. Bice, 22, 4524WeinerLane, warrant, Aug. 3.

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    of all adults charged with offenses. The information is amatter of public record and does not imply guilt or in-nocence.To contact your local police department, call:

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

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