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GOSHEN TOWNSHIP — Localconcerns about the Ohio De-partment of Transportation’srecent 75-day closure of partof state Route 28 to replace abridge here have promptedODOT to consider somechanges.

Possible changes includewidening the state Route 132/short state Route 48 intersec-tion where traffic from 28 isbeing rerouted, as well as cre-ating a separate truck detourwhile those repairs are beingmade. One suggestion was toreroute truck traffic onto stateRoute 131, but ODOT had notdetermined a truck detourroute by deadline.

ODOT also is studyingwhether to install a traffic sig-nal or three-way stop signs at132/48 because of the sharp 90-degree turns that force semisand firetrucks to swing intothe opposite lane of traffic. Go-shen Police Chief Rick Combsand Lt. Wayne Price of OhioHighway Patrol say they fear

large trucks will overturn atthat intersection, and Pricepredicted traffic will back upon short state Route 48 duringrush hours as drivers try toturn onto heavily-traveledState Route 28.

Additional signs, wherenecessary, also are being con-sidered to improve safety.

Goshen Township’s onlyfire station is east of the bridgethat’s being replaced, and 75percent of its runs are west ofthe closure. Because of con-cerns about safety and re-sponse times, Steve Pegram,chief of Goshen Fire & EMS,

said he is considering openinga temporary fire station westof the closure during thebridge project.

Pegram characterized theturn at 48 and 132 as “a disasterwaiting to happen.” At a June 2meeting township officialscalled with ODOT to discussthe state Route 28 project, Go-shen’s fire chief said hewatched a truck carrying gas-oline swing into the oppositetraffic lane of that intersectionon the first day that truckswere rerouted because of the

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Soon after part of state Route 28 in Goshen Township was temporarily closed for bridge work, a stop sign wasknocked down at short state Route 48 and state Route 132 on the detour route. ODOT is considering wideningthat intersection to improve safety.

Safety changes consideredafter Ohio 28 closure inGoshen TownshipCindy [email protected] STATE ROUTE 28 CLOSURE FOR BRIDGE WORK

When: 75 days starting June 1Where: Full closure of State Route 28 just west of state Route 132

in Goshen TownshipDetour: The detour for westbound state Route 28 traffic is left on

State Route 132 to right on State Route 48 to State Route 28. East-bound state Route 28 traffic will use the same detour in reverse.

Drivers should remain alert, reduce their speed and watch forstopped traffic while passing through the work zone.

Information: For questions about the project, contact GoshenTownship Administrator Lou Ethridge at 513-722-3400.

See GOSHEN, Page 2A

MILFORD — A new libraryserving Milford and MiamiTownship moved closer to reali-ty after recent actions by theMilford Board of Education andthe Clermont County LibraryBoard.

Since early this year, repre-sentatives of the public librarysystem and Milford Schoolshave discussed a possible landswap that the two groups saywould benefit both.

The proposed swap calls forthe library board to get school-owned land between MulberryElementary and St. ElizabethAnn Seton School and Church onBuckwheat Road to build a newbranch. In exchange, the Mil-ford Board of Education wouldget the current Milford-MiamiTownship library branch andland on state Route 131 acrossfrom Milford High School.School officials have discussedmoving Milford Schools’ cen-tral offices there from the for-mer Milford South school but nofinal decision has been made.

On May 21, the MilfordBoard of Education agreed tomove forward on the proposaland authorized a survey of theland on Buckwheat with thecosts to be split between the li-brary system and the school dis-trict. Chris Hamm, chairpersonof the Milford Schools BusinessAdvisory Council, told theboard the property on stateRoute 131 has more value and

marketability to the districtthan the parcel on BuckwheatRoad. He also noted the librarywould be between two elemen-tary schools.

The Clermont County PublicLibrary Board was expected toapprove the land swap at itsJune 8 meeting.

KBA Inc. Architects, whichdesigned the Union Townshipbranch library, is handling thezoning process for the libraryboard, as a conditional use per-mit will be required. That proc-ess is expected to take aboutfive months, according to MarkD. Bredemeier, KBA Inc. Archi-tects principal.

Bredemeier will next meetwith the library’s building com-mittee to see what should be in-cluded in a new library. Once adetailed drawing is finished, itwill be submitted to MiamiTownship to start the zoningprocess.

Bredemeier expects to pre-sent a floor plan and building el-evations to the library board in acouple months.

Randy Johnson, the libraryfacilities manager, said the pro-posed library site is betweentwo schools, has the Live Oakscareer technical high schoolnearby and a community parkacross the street. He said MiamiTownship also plans to buildsidewalks on Buckwheat Road.

Want to know what’s happening inMiami Township? Follow me onTwitter @CindyLSchroeder.

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The Clermont County Public Library branch on state Route 131 across fromMilford High School could move to a site on Buckwheat Road if a proposedland swap between the library system and the school district goes through.

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bridge work on 28. “There was no traffic,

but had there been traffic,what could (the truck driv-er) have done?” Pegramasked.

In an email to Goshen’sfire chief, Jason Haus,Clermont County residentengineer for ODOT, wrotethat ODOT had met on siteafter the June 2 meeting todiscuss widening the inter-section at 132/48 for easierright turns.

“I have drawn up a de-sign, and the contractor isprepared to do the workASAP,” Haus wrote in hisemail.

At the June 2 meeting,some were upset whennone of the six ODOT em-ployees present were ableto say why it was decidedto fully close part of StateRoute 28 for the bridge re-placement, rather thanleave one lane open fortraffic. Haus said then thatthe ODOT employee whodesigned the project and

called for the full closureof 28 has since retired.

However, in an emailsent later to Pegram, Hauswrote: “Due to the type oforiginal construction ofthe bridge, it needs to be afull removal or therewould be nothing to sup-port the center span of thebridge. It would be impos-sible from a constructionstandpoint to remove halfof the bridge as the centerpiers could not be re-moved in part.”

At the request of Go-shen Township Adminis-trator Lou Ethridge, whosaid the township’s publicsafety officials were con-cerned about ODOT’s orig-inal plans to detour trafficonto the narrow, windingold state Route 28, ODOTchanged the detour justweeks before the projectbegan.

Stan and Carolyn Beck,owners of Beck Paint andHardware in GoshenTownship, told ODOT thatsummer is their busiesttime of year. However, onthe first day of the 28 clo-sure, they said their busi-ness at 1798 State Route 28

was half of what it normal-ly is because customershad trouble reachingthem.

“I could be out of busi-ness in 75 days,” Stan Becksaid. He asked if there wasany way to speed up theconstruction schedule.

Haus said he will checkwhether it’s possible toshorten the project but hecautioned that doubleshifts don’t equate to halfthe time. Because of theamount of work beingdone and the cure time re-quired for the concrete, hesaid the project time wasincreased from 60 days to75.

“I will work with thecontractor as much as pos-sible to trim time, butthere is a lot of cure se-quencing that needs to oc-cur,” Haus wrote in hisemail to Pegram.

A followup meeting onthe project has been set for10 a.m. June 16 at GoshenTownship Hall.

Want to know what’s happen-ing in Goshen Township?Follow me on Twitter @Cin-dyLSchroeder.

GoshenContinued from Page 1A

Frontier Daysparade photos

The Frontier Days pa-rade took place after Mil-ford-Miami Advertiserprint deadlines.

You can find our photogallery online athttp://cin.ci/1MibW6w, andlook for photos in nextweek’s paper.

CommunityAll-Stars

Community Press is in-viting you to hop on the All-Star Game bandwagon.What memories do youhave of previous All-StarGames in Cincinnati (orother cities)? What hasbaseball meant to you;

what does it mean to younow? Share photos if havethem. Email [email protected].

Find our guide to allthings ASG 2015 at Cincin-nati.com:http://cin.ci/1FRQHJr.

Nominees soughtfor Orpha GatchCitizenship Award

Women who volunteerand make their communi-ty better are sought asnominees for the annualOrpha Gatch CitizenshipAward.

Presented by the Cler-mont County League ofWomen Voters, the award

honors women for out-standing volunteer ser-vice.

Nominations are dueJune 15. Visit lwvclermont-.com for a nominationform.

The winner will be an-nounced at the SuffragistDinner set for 5:30 p.m.Aug. 25 at Holiday Inn,4501 Eastgate Blvd.

Nominees must live inClermont County. Theyshould symbolize the lead-ership, energy, optimismand trust of the early suf-fragists. Women currentlyrunning for public officeare not eligible for the Or-pha Gatch CitizenshipAward. All nominees willbe showcased and honoredat the Suffragist Dinner.

The 19th Amendment tothe U.S. Constitution wasratified 95 years ago, Aug.18, 1920. It guarantees allwomen who are UnitedStates citizens the right tovote.

Gatch was a suffragistwho worked for passage ofthe 19th Amendment. Shewas the first woman toserve on the Milford Boardof Education after beingelected in 1924. She servedfor eight years, includingholding the office of vicepresident. She founded the

Clermont County Leagueof Women Voters. Gatchwas active at the MilfordMethodist Church whereshe taught Sunday schooland sang in the choir.

It was Gatch’s dedica-tion to the community thatinspired this annualaward. To attend, visit theLeague’s website atlwvclermont.com for res-ervation information.

All-you-can-eatspaghetti dinner

Milford Lodge No. 54, atthe Masonic Temple, 32Water St., will host an all-you-can-eat spaghetti din-ner from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30p.m. Saturday, June 20. In-cluded is an extensive sal-ad bar, bread, dessert, softdrinks, tea and coffee.

The cost is $6 for adultsand $3 for children. Every-one is invited to attend.

Weekly informationsessions and toursat UC Clermont

UC Clermont College isholding information ses-sions and tours at 6 p.m. ev-ery Tuesday; at 1 p.m.Wednesdays, and at 10 a.m.Fridays.

These weekly sessionsoffer prospective studentsand their families an op-portunity to check out UCClermont College in per-son. The $50 applicationfee will be waived for any-one who applies at the ses-sion.

No reservation is re-quired to attend. The fallsemester application dead-line is July 20.

Learn more about UCClermont College and ourconnection to Universityof Cincinnati, the degreesand programs that are of-fered at this location andUC East, how to navigatethe admission process andfinancial aid, student lifeopportunities, campus ac-tivities and more. The ses-sions are generally small,so attendees will have per-sonal attention.

Information sessionsbegin in the Student Ser-vices Building, Room 100.The campus directions andmap can be found onwww.ucclermont.edu.

Fall semester beginsAug. 24. For more informa-tion, call 732-5319 or visitwww.ucclermont.edu.

State route 28closed for bridgework

Bridge work requires a

full closure of state Route28.

The road is closed justwest of state Route 132 for75 days. The detour forwestbound state Route 28traffic is left on stateRoute 132 to right on stateRoute 48 to state Route 28.Eastbound state Route 28traffic will use the samedetour in reverse.

Arrow boards and/orsigns will be in place priorto the work zone to alertmotorists of the upcomingroad closure.

To help ensure the safe-ty of the constructionworkers as well as thetraveling public, motoristsshould remain alert, re-duce their speed andwatch for stopped trafficwhile passing through thework zone.

Kiwanis hostbowling party

The Milford Kiwanisare hosting their ninth an-nual bowling party Satur-day, June 13, at CherryGrove Bowling Lanes,4005 Hopper Hill Road.

The event will beginwith a silent auction at 6:30p.m.

The cost for threegames bowling is $15 foradults and $12 for students(family pricing is avail-able). This includes three8-pin no tap games, shoesand soft drinks.

For any questions or ifyou would like to donateplease call Libby at 513-831-3172.

‘Community HistoryBrown Bag Series’

The Greater MilfordArea Historical Societyhas kicked off its secondannual “Community Histo-ry Brown Bag Series” withGreenlawn Cemetery nextup.

Each educational ses-sion will feature a specifichistoric site in the Milfordand Miami Township area.

The free sessions arenoon to 1 p.m. and open tothe public. Bring yourlunch.

Following are dates andlocations of the sessions,featuring the history ofthese subjects:

» The Milford Fire De-partment – June 18 at thefire station at 687 U.S. 50.

» SEM Villa RetirementCommunity – July 16 atSEM Villa Theater, 201Mound St.

“Milford is rich in histo-ry,” said Donna Amann,CQ

administrator of theGreater Milford Area His-torical Society.

“Our lunch-time seriesis a fun way to bring a bit ofthat history alive and pro-vide interesting factsabout a variety of locationsin our area.”

RSVP by emailing [email protected] orphoning 248-0324.

Goshen MilitaryClub 2015 VAHospital benefit andcar show

The Goshen MilitaryClub is sponsoring a carshow at 10 a.m. July 25 tobenefit the local VeteransAdministration Hospital.The car show will be in theold KMart parking lot offthe Milford/Blanchesterexit for State Route 28.

Three awards will begiven in each category:best Ford, best Chevy, BestMopar, best Corvette, bestpaint, best interior, bestflames, best truck and bestmini truck. There is a $20entry fee for the event.

Information: Call Con-nor Thomas at 513-575-2098 or at 513-370-1882.

Milford Class of1965 reunion set

Milford High School’sClass of 1965 has sched-uled its 50-year class re-union for July 25.

The class reunion willbe 5 p.m.-11 p.m. at theLeming House, 5951 Buck-wheat Road in Milford.The cost is $50 per personand includes dinner, drinksand dancing. Reservationswill be accepted until June25.

For information, con-tact [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected].

Goshen Lions Clubeighth annual golfscramble

The eighth annual Go-shen Lions Club GolfScramble is scheduled forJune 14 at Cedar TraceClub in Stonelick Town-ship.

There’s a 1:30 p.m. shot-gun start. Golf is $75 perperson and $300 per team,including a steak dinner,skins game and door priz-es. Hole sponsorship is $60and tee sponsorship is $40.

See www.goshenlion-sclub.com or email AndyEvans at [email protected].

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SCHOOLSSCHOOLSACHIEVEMENTS | NEWS | ACTIVITIES | HONORS CommunityPress.com

COMMUNITYPRESSEditor: Richard Maloney, [email protected], 248-7134

We began the tradition morethan a decade ago, and everyyear the stories continue to in-spire, and sometimes amuse.

This is our annual salute tomembers of the Class of 2015 -those graduating seniors with aunique story to tell. We call themour Grade A Graduates.

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP — Thisspring will be a triple celebra-tion for Goshen Township’sO’Dell family when Anna, De-rek and Emma graduate fromGoshen High School May 29 andbecome the first in their familyto go to college.

“Everyone at school is kid-ding me, ‘How many boxes ofKleenex are you taking to grad-uation?’’’ said proud mom Tere-sa O’Dell, who works as an aideat Goshen Middle School.

This fall will mark the firsttime in 13 years that the O’Delltriplets won’t be students at thesame school. After attendingGoshen Local Schools since kin-dergarten, the youngest O’Dellswill be heading off to three dif-ferent colleges. They’ll markthe occasion with a joint gradu-ation/18th birthday celebrationJune 20. The triplets have anolder brother, Troy, who’s 23.

Anna will be taking pre-phar-macy classes at University ofCincinnati’s Clermont Collegein hopes of later being chosenfor UC’s school of pharmacy.Emma will be heading to Mt. St.Joseph to study communica-tions and new media, whilebrother, Derek, will major in ex-ercise science at MoreheadState University in EasternKentucky in hopes of one daybecoming an athletic trainer.

“We’ve grown up together,we’ve lived together and we’veworked together,” Anna said.“We’ve been involved in thesame activities. Now that we’regoing our separate ways, it’ll beexciting but a little scary be-cause we won’t have each otherto fall back on.”

To help parents Teresa andAlan pay for college, the threesay they’ve worked part-timejobs through high school. Thetriplets also have receivedscholarships and grants.

“Our parents look like theymake really good money, butwhen you times everything theypay for by three, it adds up,”Emma said, echoing commentsfrom her siblings. “I don’t thinkthat my parents should pay formy education because it’s myresponsibility. It’s what I wantto do for the rest of my life.”

Growing up, the three havebeen active in mission work forHill Station Baptist Church inGoshen Township. Anna andDerek have been involved insoccer, while Emma has been inmarching and concert band,works as a guidance aide and isa student council member. Em-ma and Anna also are in Nation-al Honor Society.

“Being the first in our familyto go to college, I think we alljust really aspire to make themproud,” Emma said.

- By Cindy Schroeder,[email protected]

At 4 feet, senior saysheight an advantage onfield

Cincinnati Country DaySchool graduating senior RyanDavis considers his height anadvantage on the football field.

“(My) greatest strength isbeing able to get low,” said Da-vis, who is four feet tall. “(It)makes it harder for the oppos-ing lineman to get me.”

Davis, who is a resident Mil-

ford, has been on the footballteam since middle school play-ing in the safety position and lat-er in the nose guard position inhigh school.

He is a recipient of the TomPotter Memorial Award ofCourage, an honor given to foot-ball players who have overcomesome type of physical obstacle.The award is bestowed by theNational Football Foundation.

“I like to view my accom-plishment as an inspiration toother people in similar situa-tions,” Davis said, adding thathe hopes to show people thatcertain physical limitationsshouldn’t discourage them.

He said his involvement inthe Boy Scouts has served as apersonal inspiration. It has pro-vided valuable life lessons, hesaid.

In 2013 Davis achieved sec-ond place in the power liftingcompetition at the World DwarfGames. He said he has recentlybeen able to bench press about200 pounds.

He will attend ValparaisoUniversity this fall, where heplans to major in civil engineer-ing.

- By Forrest Sellers, [email protected]

Amelia High Schoolstudent helps Ugandanchildren

Amelia High School graduat-ing senior Hannah Coyne ishelping children across theglobe.

Coyne, who is a resident ofUnion Township, is involvedwith Unified for Uganda, an or-ganization geared toward help-ing poor children in Uganda ob-tain proper schooling.

She became involved withthe organization after attendinga leadership conferencethrough her local Key Club, ofwhich she is president.

Coyne was inspired to set upa local chapter of Unified forUganda

“It pulled my heartstrings,”she said. “Hearing about (thesechildren) made me want tomake their lives easier and pro-

vide them with opportunities.” This school year, Coyne has

been helping two Ugandan pri-mary school age children get aproper education.

“I feel like I’m making theworld a better place,” she said.

For several years Coyne hasalso assisted Amelia HighSchool’s athletic trainer withvarious tasks including helpingstudents with physical therapy.

Coyne is also a volunteer andtrainer at the U.S. Martial ArtsAcademy.

“I like giving back to thecommunity,” she said. “It’s mak-ing where you live a betterplace.”

Coyne will attend Ohio Statewhere she plans to major inhealth sciences.


Amelia student notdiscouraged by soccerinjury

Amelia High School graduat-ing senior Caroline Morenodidn’t take a sports injury lyingdown.

After suffering a stress frac-ture and herniated disc follow-ing a soccer injury, Moreno wasdetermined to get back on thefield.

Moreno, who is a resident ofAmelia, spent seven months re-covering and had roughly two

weeks to prepare for the start ofsoccer season.

However, not only was sheable to get back on her feet, butshe also maintained her gradepoint average above 4.0.

“I hate sitting around doingnothing,” Moreno said about hermotivation to recover. “I like toget outside and run.”

In addition to playing withthe Amelia High School girlssoccer team, Moreno is also in-volved with the Kings HammerSoccer Club.

Moreno is active in numer-ous organizations. She is a mem-ber of the Business Profession-als of America and is vice presi-dent of the local National Hon-ors Society.

She is also a participant inthe school’s Outdoors Club.

Moreno said one of herproudest accomplishments wasranking among the top 25 stu-dents in the Honors Society andreceiving an Honors Diploma.

“I like meeting people andbeing involved,” she said. “I likemaking a difference in what isgoing on at the school.”

Moreno will attend the Uni-versity of South Carolina thisfall. She plans to major in thebiological sciences.


Goshen’s O’Delltriplets head tothree colleges


For the first time in 18 years, Anna, Derek and Emma O’Dell will be goingtheir separate ways this fall when the Goshen Township triplets attendthree different colleges.

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Cincinnati Country Day School senior Ryan Davis said his height has been an advantage while playing football.Davis, who is four feet tall, is a recipient of the Tom Potter Memorial Award of Courage.

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Amelia High School graduating senior Caroline Moreno continued herinvolvement in soccer despite a significant injury. She also maintained agrade point average above 4.0.

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Amelia High School graduatingsenior Hannah Coyne set up a localchapter of Unified for Uganda. Theorganization helps poor children inUganda receive a proper education.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 11Exercise ClassesStrength and Balance, 9-9:45a.m., Union Township CivicCenter, 4350 Aicholtz Road,Variety of exercises designed toincrease muscular strength,range of movement and activityfor daily living skills. Call forpricing. 947-7333. Union Town-ship.

Spinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 6:15-7:15 p.m., MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,930 Lila Ave., Spinning Studio.Keiser M3 indoor bike withmagnetic resistance. Ages 18and up. $10. Registration recom-mended. 831-0006; www.mia-miathleticclub.org. Milford.

Strength and Balance, 1-1:45p.m., Crossings of Amelia, 58Amelia Olive Branch Road,Move to music through varietyof exercises designed to increasemuscular strength, range ofmovement and activities fordaily living. For seniors. Call forpricing. Presented by SilverS-neakers Stretch. 478-6783.Amelia.

Aqua Zumba with KC, 1-1:45p.m., Comfort Inn, 4421 AicholtzRoad, 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 Stretch. 478-6783.Milford.

Literary - CraftsThursday Morning CraftyCrochet, 10 a.m., Union Town-ship Branch Library, 4450 GlenEste-Withamsville Road, In-structor Pat Esswein teachesbeginning crochet stitches. Bring4-ply yarn and size â€œHâ€crochet hook. Ages 12-99. Free.Presented by Clermont CountyPublic Library. 528-1744;www.clermontlibrary.org. UnionTownship.

Literary - LibrariesTeen Writing Club, 6 p.m.,Loveland Branch Library, 649Loveland-Madeira Road, Forteen writers interested in meet-ing other teen writers or look-ing for feedback from others.Ages 12-17. Free. 369-4476;www.cincinnatilibrary.org.Loveland.

The Magic of Tom Bemmes, 1-2p.m., Loveland Branch Library,649 Loveland-Madeira Road,Enjoy a lively performance fromexperienced local magician.Free. 369-4476; www.cincinnati-library.org. Loveland.

Music - AcousticOpen House, 8-10 p.m., GreenKayak Market and Eatery, 204Front St., Old Lodge Stage.Hosted by Jim Comodeca. Familyfriendly. Free. 843-6040. NewRichmond.

RecreationCornhole Thursday, 7 p.m.,American Legion Post 72, 497Old Ohio 74, Lounge. Non-competitive and open to public.$5. 528-9909; www.mtcarmelal-post72.org. Mount Carmel.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12Dining EventsFish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562, 1596Ohio 131, Fish sandwiches,chicken fingers or six-pieceshrimp dinners. Dinners includefrench fries and homemadecoleslaw. Carry-out available.Open year round except holi-days. $6-$6.50. Presented byLadies Auxiliary Dennis JohnsonVFW Post 6562. 575-2102. Mil-ford.

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 Stretch. 947-7333.Union Township.

FestivalsMediterranean Food Fest, 5-11p.m., St. James OrthodoxChurch, 6577 Branch Hill Mi-amiville Road, HomemadeMiddle Eastern cuisine andentertainment including music,belly dancing and rides. $2.583-9600; www.stjameslovelan-d.org. Loveland.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13Dining EventsPorch Party Grill Out withChef Fristoe, 1-5 p.m., Mt.Carmel Brewing Company, 4362Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Road,Lakeside Patio. Chef BuddyFristoe will be grilling andsmoking pulled pork sliders andtacos, and serving homemadechips and salsa every Saturdayafternoon. Special beer tappingsand pricing. $8, $3. 240-2739.Mount Carmel.

Exercise ClassesTOPS: Take Off Pounds Sen-sibly, 9:30-10:30 a.m., AmeliaUnited Methodist Church, 19 E.Main St., Lower Level, Genera-tions Room. Talk about healthierchoices for living a healthier life.Ages 18 and up. Free. Presentedby TOPS: Take Off PoundsSensibly. 800-932-8677;www.tops.org. Amelia.

Strength and Balance, 9a.m.-9:45 a.m., Union TownshipCivic Center, Call for pricing.513-947-7333. Union Township.

Spinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 8:45-9:45 a.m., MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,$10. Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.

FestivalsMediterranean Food Fest,noon to midnight, St. JamesOrthodox Church, $2. 583-9600;www.stjamesloveland.org.Loveland.

Home & GardenFarm Tour, 2-5 p.m., Pine LaneFarm, 1897 Hunters Ridge,Four-generation farm raisesdairy goats and cattle, andproduces goat milk soaps andlotions. Free. 260-4352; www.pi-nelanesoaps.com. .

Literary - LibrariesBlock Party, 11 a.m., LovelandBranch Library, 649 Loveland-Madeira Road, Construct andcreate with library’s LEGOs. Free.369-4476; www.cincinnatilibra-ry.org. Loveland.

Music - AcousticMike Mullee and Friends, 8-11p.m., Green Kayak Market andEatery, 204 Front St., Free.843-6040; www.greenkayak-market.com. New Richmond.

RecreationTour de Cure, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Riverside Park, 425 Victor StierDrive, Cycling event with routesdesigned for everyone fromoccasional rider to the experi-enced cyclist. 100, 50, 25 and 5mile routes. Benefits AmericanDiabetes Association. $200.Registration required. Presentedby American Diabetes Associa-tion. 759-9330, ext. 6661;www.diabetes.org/cincinnati-tourdecure. Milford.

Runs / WalksAmerican Cancer SocietyRelay For Life of ClermontCounty, 3 p.m. to 6 a.m., UnionTownship Veterans MemorialPark, Glen-Este WithamsvilleRoad, Celebrate with survivorsand caregivers by walking lapsand enjoy games, food andentertainment at this familyevent. Silent Auction and Lumi-naria ceremony. Benefits Amer-ican Cancer Society. Free. Regis-tration recommended. Present-ed by Relay for Life of ClermontCounty. 888-227-6446, ext. 4208;www.relayforlife.org. UnionTownship.

SUNDAY, JUNE 14Clubs & OrganizationsFree Car Wash, 1-4 p.m., CalvinPresbyterian Church, 1177 W.Ohio Pike, Parking Lot. Weatherpermitting. Food provided forthose waiting for their cars to bewashed. Donations received goto mission fund. Free. 752-2525;www.calvin-pc.org. Amelia.

Exercise ClassesSunday Morning Yoga, 9-10:15a.m., East Cincy Yoga, 150 WestMain St., Upstairs. Level oneclass with lots of stretching,some strengthening and plentyof relaxation. Ages 18 and up.$12. 331-9525; www.face-book.com/eastcincinnatiyoga.Batavia.

FestivalsMediterranean Food Fest, 1-10p.m., St. James OrthodoxChurch, $2. 583-9600; www.stja-mesloveland.org. Loveland.

MONDAY, JUNE 15Exercise ClassesStrength and Balance, 9-9:45a.m., Union Township CivicCenter, Call for pricing. 947-7333. Union Township.

Spinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 9:30-10:30 a.m., 6:15-7:15p.m., Miami Athletic Club &Wellness Center, $10. Regis-tration recommended. 831-0006;www.miamiathleticclub.org.Milford.

Strength and Balance, 2-2:45p.m., Crossings of Amelia, Callfor pricing. 478-6783. Amelia.

Literary - Book ClubsBookends, 1 p.m., New Rich-mond Branch Library, 103 RiverValley Blvd., Free. 553-0570.New Richmond.

Book Discussion, 1 p.m., BethelBranch Library, 611 W. Plane St.,Copies of book available forcheckout. 734-2619. Bethel.

Book Discussion Group, 1 p.m.,Bethel Branch Library, 611 W.Plane St., Free. Presented byClermont County Public Library.734-2619; www.clermontlibra-ry.org. Bethel.

Bookends Book Discussion, 1p.m., New Richmond BranchLibrary, 103 River Valley Blvd.,Free. Presented by ClermontCounty Public Library. 553-0570;www.clermontlibrary.org. NewRichmond.

Literary - LibrariesRiver City Writer’s Group,6-7:45 p.m., New RichmondBranch Library, 103 River ValleyBlvd., Participants freely sharetheir writing endeavors, gener-ate ideas, hone their craft andnetwork with fellow writers inarea. Free. 553-0570. NewRichmond.

Preschool Storytime, 10-11a.m., Loveland Branch Library,649 Loveland-Madeira Road,Enjoy books, songs, activities,crafts and more, while buildingearly literacy skills. For pre-schoolers and their caregivers.Ages 3-6. Free. 369-4476;www.cincinnatilibrary.org.Loveland.

Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m. tonoon, Loveland Branch Library,649 Loveland-Madeira Road,Encourage emerging languageskills with books, rhymes, crafts,music and fun. For ages 18-36months. Free. 369-4476. Love-land.

TUESDAY, JUNE 16Exercise Classesaqua ZUMBA, 1-1:45 p.m.,Comfort Inn, 4421 AicholtzRoad, $5. Presented by Zumbawith KC. 240-5180. Eastgate.

Farmers MarketLoveland Farmers Market, 3-7p.m., Loveland Lanes, 897 Love-land-Madeira Road, Parking lot.Featuring 32 vendors from areaoffering vegetables, fruits,meat, eggs, bread, pizza, past-ries, cookies, syrup, lavenderproducts, soaps, lotions, gour-met frozen pops, gelato, herbs,alpaca products, hummus,honey, coffee, olive oil andcheese. Free. Presented byLoveland Farmers’ Market.683-1251; www.lovelandfm.com.Loveland.

Literary - LibrariesESL Conversation Hour, 6-7p.m., Union Township BranchLibrary, 4450 Glen Este-With-amsville Road, Free. Registrationrequired. Presented by ClermontCounty Public Library. 528-1744.Union Township.

Loveland Book Club, 10 a.m.,Loveland Branch Library, 649Loveland-Madeira Road, Free.369-4476; www.cincinnatilibra-ry.org. Loveland.

English Language Classes,6:30-7:30 p.m., Milford-MiamiTownship Branch Library, 1099Ohio 131, Improve Englishlanguage skills with AlannaHochberg and a friendly, in-formal group of people. Ages 18and up. Free. Registrationrequired. Presented by ClermontCounty Public Library. 248-0700;www.clermontlibrary.org.Milford.

RecreationBingo Tuesday, 6:30 a.m.,American Legion Post 72, 497Old Ohio 74, $1-$15. 528-9909;www.stuartglugibuhl.com.Mount Carmel.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17Dining EventsWings And Trivia Night, 6-9p.m., Mt. Carmel Brewing

Company, 4362 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Road, Tap Room. LastCall Trivia. Renegade Street Eatsuses Mt. Carmel Beer as a baseto create Gourmet Wing saucesand glazes to be paired with thebeer. Ages 21 and up. $5-$9.240-2739; www.mtcarmelbre-wingcompany.com. MountCarmel.

Exercise ClassesSpinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 9:30-10:30 a.m., MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,$10. Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.

Literary - LibrariesMovers and Shakers, 11 a.m. tonoon, Loveland Branch Library,649 Loveland-Madeira Road,Singing, dancing and music. Forages 1-4. Free. 369-4476;www.cincinnatilibrary.org.Loveland.

Mini Brain Camp: From Pageto Stage, 1-3 p.m., LovelandBranch Library, 649 Loveland-Madeira Road, Literature basedprogram with a maker compo-nent. Children will create theirown play, design characters, andthen perform. Ages 6-12. Free.Registration required. 369-4476;www.cincinnatilibrary.org.Loveland.

Music - AcousticSummer Concerts at TheGreen Kayak, 7-9 p.m., GreenKayak Market and Eatery, 204Front St., The Old Lodge. Localmusician and lead guitarist/vocalist for the Cheap ThrillBand, Micheall Reed will beperforming 12 mid-week acous-tic performances this summer,mixture of classic acoustic musicfrom 60s, 70s. Free. 843-6040.New Richmond.

THURSDAY, JUNE 18Dining EventsDine to Donate, 4-10 p.m., TexasRoadhouse, 375 Rivers EdgeDrive, Mention “Clermont to theRescue” at time of ordering.Benefits Clermont to the Rescue.Free admission. Presented byClermont to the Rescue HumaneSociety. 404-8890; www.face-book.com/groups/1003124339716416/.Milford.

Exercise ClassesStrength and Balance, 9-9:45a.m., Union Township CivicCenter, Call for pricing. 947-7333. Union Township.

Spinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 6:15-7:15 p.m., MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,$10. Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.

Strength and Balance, 1-1:45p.m., Crossings of Amelia, Callfor pricing. 478-6783. Amelia.

Aqua Zumba with 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.

Literary - Book ClubsMystery Book Club, 12:30 p.m.,Milford-Miami Township BranchLibrary, 1099 Ohio 131, Free.Presented by Clermont CountyPublic Library. 248-0700;www.clermontlibrary.org.Milford.

Music - AcousticOpen House, 8-10 p.m., GreenKayak Market and Eatery, Free.843-6040. New Richmond.

RecreationCornhole Thursday, 7 p.m.,American Legion Post 72, $5.528-9909; www.mtcarmelal-post72.org. Mount Carmel.

FRIDAY, JUNE 19BenefitsClassic Cars for a Cause, 6:30-11 p.m., Jeff Wyler AutomotiveGroup Event Center, 401 MilfordParkway, See automotive exec-utive’s 37 classic vehicles. Buffetfood stations by MontgomeryInn, beer and wine, live andsilent auction, music by The ParFive Band featuring FatheadDavis. Benefits YWCA of GreaterCincinnati-Eastern Area. $100.Reservations required. 361-2126;ywcacincinnati.org. Milford.

Dining EventsTGI Friday Night Grill-Outs,6-11 p.m., American Legion Post450, 450 Victor Stier Drive, Food,music and more. Burger, brats,metts, hot dogs and side dishes.Cash bar. Split the pot. Pricevaries. 831-9876;www.post450.com. Milford.

Fish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562, $6-$6.50. 575-2102. Milford.

Exercise ClassesSilverSneakers Senior Stretch,9-9:45 a.m., Union TownshipCivic Center, Call for pricing.947-7333. Union Township.

Music - ClassicalSycamore Community Band,7:30 p.m., New Richmond River-front, Front Street and SusannaWay, Gazebo. Led by PeteMetzger. Commemorating the150th anniversary of end to CivilWar, tribute to Stephen Fosterand George Gershwin, medleyof Frank Sinatra hits, more.Bring chairs or blanket. Free.Presented by Sycamore Commu-nity Band. 553-3661; www.syca-moreband.org. New Richmond.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20Art & Craft ClassesFiber Arts, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m., Loveland Branch Library,649 Loveland-Madeira Road,Enjoy company of other crafterswhile working on your ownsmall project. Open to any kindof needle (or hook) crafters.Ages 18 and up. Free. 369-4476;www.cincinnatilibrary.org.Loveland.

Dining EventsPorch Party Grill Out withChef Fristoe, 1-5 p.m., Mt.Carmel Brewing Company, $8,$3. 240-2739. Mount Carmel.

Exercise ClassesTOPS: Take Off Pounds Sen-sibly, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Amelia

United Methodist Church, Free.800-932-8677; www.tops.org.Amelia.

FestivalsSymmes Day in the Park, 2-10p.m., Home of the Brave Park,11605 Lebanon Road, Cruise-in,kids’ activities, live music, food,fireworks at dark plus more. TheRusty Griswolds perform from7-10:00 p.m. A blanket or chairsare recommended. BenefitsHonor Flight Tri-State. Free.Presented by Symmes Township.683-6644; www.symmestown-ship.org. Loveland.

United Way Day of ActionBatavia, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., UCEast, 1981 James Sauls Drive,Free, fun, family-friendly activ-ities focused on educationalachievement. Face painting,animal balloons, fish pond, cornhole toss, petting zoo, adopt apet, and DreamWeaver StoryTelling Troupe. Free. Presentedby United Way of GreaterCincinnati - Eastern Area. 536-3000; www.uwgc.org/about-us/day-of-action. Batavia Town-ship.

NatureMonarch Fiesta, 6-10 p.m.,Cincinnati Nature Center atLong Branch Farm and Trails,6926 Gaynor Road, Celebratereturn of Monarch butterflies ontheir journey back from Mexico.Music from Buffalo Wabs andthe Price Hill Hustle, hike alongthe Monarch migration trail,picnic with friends and family,food trucks, beer from Rhine-geist Brewery. Family friendly.$10 per adult. Reservationsrequired. 831-1711; www.cincy-nature.org. Goshen Township.

RecreationRide for the Runts, 10 a.m. tomidnight, American Legion Post450, 450 Victor Stier Drive,Registration begins 10 a.m.Motorcycle ride leaves at noonand returns around 4 p.m. forparty with food, raffle prizes,split-the-pot. Music provided byJason Richie, the Knuckleheadsand Ben Peterson Band. Pro-ceeds to provide clothing, toysand food to children and veter-ans’ families. $10, $5 passengers.Registration required. Presentedby Victor Stier American LegionAuxiliary. 831-8613. Milford.

Runs / WalksMilford Relay for Life, noon- toa.m., Milford High School, 1Eagles Way, high school track/football field. Come out andsupport Milford cancer survivorsand caregivers. Food trucks,games, prizes, raffles, activitiesfor all ages and fun themedevents. Benefits AmericanCancer Society. Free. Presentedby American Cancer SocietyRelay for Life Milford. 888-227-6446, ext. 4208; relayforlife.org/MilfordOH. Miami Township.

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American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Clermont County will be 3 p.m. to 6 a.m. Saturday,June 13, at Union Township Veterans Memorial Park, Glen-Este Withamsville Road, UnionTownship. Celebrate with survivors and caregivers by walking laps and enjoy games, food andentertainment at this family event. A silent Auction and Luminaria ceremony are planned. Therelay benefits the American Cancer Society. It is free to participate Registration isrecommended. Call 888-227-6446, ext. 4208; visit www.relayforlife.org.

JUNE 10, 2015 • CJN-MMA • 5ANEWS

When we were growing up (back in thedark ages as my kids say) we didn’t celebrateFather’s day with the hoopla like we do today,

but Mom did fix a special din-ner for our Dad.

He enjoyed his day by plant-ing zinnias and marigolds inthe tiny patch of earth on theleft side of the front steps ofour home.

Each year I plant zinniasand marigolds in the Biblesection of my herb garden nearthe Mary statute to honor myDad.

Now my husband, Frank, ismaking it easy for me on Dad’s day. He re-quested this moist almond pound cake alongwith one more thing: “Peace and quiet.”

The pound cake is a given, the peace and

quiet is debatable. And for all of our Dads inour community newspaper family, I hope youhave the best Father’s Day ever, filled withfamily, friends, and food.

Can you help?Recipe, menu needed from tearooms of

CincinnatiCynthia Beischel is working on a cook-

book about the tearooms of Cincinnati.If you have any recipes from McAlpin’s

tearoom, a menu from Pogue’s CamargoRoom, or a taffy recipe, would you contactCynthia at: [email protected].

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator, Jun-gle Jim’s Eastgate culinary professional and author.Find her blog online at Abouteating.com. Email her [email protected] with “Rita’s kitchen”in the subject line. Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.

Savor Dad’s day with special recipesFrangipane/almond pound cake

A good keeper, covered, at room temperature. It sounds fancy - frangi-pane just means there’s almond in the cake.

1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar3 eggs1 can, 12-1/2 oz., Solo almond filling (not almond paste)2 -1⁄4 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1⁄2 teaspoon salt1⁄4 cup milk

GlazeWhisk together:

1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract or 2 teaspoons vanilla3-4 tablespoons milk

Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour 10-inch tube pan or 12-cup Bundtpan. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beat-ing well after each. Mix in almond filling until blended. Whisk flour, bakingpowder, and salt together. Add to almond mixture alternately with milk,beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix until blended. Pour into pan.Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely onrack. Drizzle glaze on top.

Tip from Rita’s kitchen:It’s important to grease and flour the pan to prevent sticking. After you

grease the pan, toss in enough flour to coat bottom and sides. Shake excessout. Or use a baking spray containing flour.

Versatile spicy chimichurri sauce

A reader wanted a spicy chimichurri to serve on top of steaks for Father’sday. Rick Bayless and I did a class together and he made this chimichurri. Heused it as a marinade and sauce for shrimp. It was so good and versatile, too.Nice on chicken, fish and, you bet - steak! I’ve adapted it only slightly.

1/2 head garlic, cloves separated3 Jalapeno or Serano chilies1 bunch cilantro, tough lower stems removed1 bunch parsley, tough lower stems removed1/2 cup extra virgin olive oilSalt to taste3 tablespoons water or bit more if needed

Set a dry skillet over medium heat. Lay unpeeled garlic cloves and chiliesin pan. Roast, turning frequently, for about 10 minutes for chilies and 15 min-utes for garlic, or until soft and blotchy brown in spots. Let cool and slip skinsoff the garlic. Wearing gloves, pull stems off chilies and roughly chop (no needto remove seeds). Place in a food processor along with cilantro, parsley, oliveoil, and salt. Process until nearly smooth (it will be pasty). Stir in water. Tasteand adjust seasonings.

THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD

Frangipane a.k.a. almond pound cake, is served at Rita Heikenfeld’s home on Fathers Day.

Rita HeikenfeldRITA’S KITCHEN

Pat Donaldson,resident since 2009

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June 3 questionThe Ohio legislature is consid-

ering moving the state’s 2016 pri-mary back a week so that thestate has “more influence” inpresidential nominations. Is this agood idea? Why or why not?

“Move the 2016 primary backone week to enable ‘more influ-ence?’ In two words: who cares?National elections are won orlost in the press, on TV and onthe Internet. It simply does notmatter which state has the firstprimary or the largest primaryor the most contested primary.The only things that matter arewhich candidate has the mostmoney in his or her coffers andhow video friendly are theirface and their ability to read aspeech off of the teleprompter.Nail down the money and read aspeech like a well oiled actorand even a minimally effectivecommunity organizer can be-come president of the UnitedStates. Scary and sad, but true.”

M.J.F.

“I’m not enough of a ‘market-er’ to really understand thismove. Since all of the partiesare primarily more worriedabout ‘press impact,’I’ll leavethe wisdom of the move to the‘political experts’ who rely onthe latest polls rather than wor-rying about whether the votersunderstand issues. It seems alittle arrogant, but perceptive,that most eligible voters won’tlook at issues or problems, onlythe press release.”

D.B.

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THIS WEEK’SQUESTIONWhat should Cincinnati cityleaders and residents do tocurtail the recent trends ofgun-related crimes in the city?

Every week we ask readers a questionthey can reply to via email. Send youranswers to [email protected] with Ch@troom in thesubject line.

In the May 27 edition ofthe Community Journal, aguest columnist pointed outmy strong commitment tobeing pro-life and a staunchsupporter of Second Amend-ment rights. Both are humanrights issues.

Every human being has afundamental right to life.Every human being has afundamental right to self-defense. The Founding Fa-thers of our nation referred tothese, and others, as God-given and inalienable rights.

He also seemed concernedthat I was only focused onthose human rights issues.Primarily, I’m focused onslowing the growth of spend-ing and reducing the rate oftaxation. For example, I sub-mitted a budget amendmentto eliminate the commercialactivities tax. No other taxincreases or spending cutswere included. It was formu-lated by simply slowing thegrowth rate in state spending.

When John Kasich was amember of Congress, he cre-ated the Kasich Budget. Thatstory inspired me. I thoughtthat I might someday createthe Becker Budget. Thatsomeday is now. Gov. Kasichhas asked for alternatives.I’m providing one.

I’m crafting legislation toslow the spending growth ofboth state and federal dollars.In summary, the major provi-

sions of theBecker Bud-get include:

» Slow(state only)spendinggrowth by $1.3billion.

» Phase out(eliminate)income taxover five

years.» Slow all funds growth by

$6.2 billion.» Eliminate Obamacare

Medicaid expansion.» Defund Planned Par-

enthood.» Eliminate the Ohio mar-

riage penalty.» Expand indigent tort

reform.» Prohibit double dipping

(grandfather in current dou-ble dippers).

In contrast, the budget billpassed by the Ohio House(HB 64) includes ObamacareMedicaid expansion and con-tinued funding for PlannedParenthood. It increases statespending by 9.6 percent in2016 compared to my 5.5 per-cent. The House passed billtacks on an additional 3.9percent in 2017 compared tomy 1.9 percent. I voted no.

The governor and generalassembly want to continuespending state dollars at tri-ple the inflation rate. Whenfactoring in federal dollars,

spending is nearly quintuplethe inflation rate. The peopleof Clermont County did notsend me to Columbus tospend their money faster thanthey can earn it.

The author also comment-ed that the Ohio legislatureshould raise taxes to help thepoor get out of poverty. Thereare many needs in the com-munity. Additional fundingcan sometimes help, but notalways. Regardless, I’m trou-bled by the concept of beinggenerous with other people’smoney. I’d much rather seethe religious, civic, and busi-ness community work togeth-er to identify and solve com-munity problems. They cando it much more efficientlyand effectively than govern-ment.

All too often, governmentis better at creating problemsrather than solving them. Thebigger the government, thebigger the problems created.

To learn more, please visitmy website at beckergop.comIf you’d like to subscribe tomy monthly newsletter, TheBecker Report, email me [email protected].

John Becker is the 65th Districtstate representative. He has anMBA with an emphasis in taxationfrom Xavier University and is theformer finance officer responsiblefor budgeting and forecasting atProvident Bank.

Reining in budgeta top priority

John Becker COMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

We’ve been exposed to it ontelevision shows and throughother media channels. Wewatch and can’t believe thatanyone can live in the condi-tions where homes are filled tocapacity; front porches, ga-rages, basements, closets, allstacked and filled to the top,often leaving only narrowpathways winding throughstacks of “stuff.”

The person who hoardsgoes far beyond those personswe once described as “packrats.”

What some of the aware-ness on television has done isalert us to a better understand-ing of the complexity of theissue and its link to mentalillness. A recent study foundthat, although the first signs ofhoarding behavior are mostcommon in adolescence, theseverity increases with eachdecade of life and is moreprevalent among older adults.As our aging population rap-idly increases, so will the num-ber of older adults for whomhoarding is a way of life.

Experts in this area agreethat hoarding becomes a “dis-order” when there is an in-ordinate level of acquisition ofand failure to discard a largenumber of possessions; theliving space is so cluttered thatis no longer usable for its in-tended purpose, and whenthere is a functional statusconsequence, such as a personbeing unable to walk through a

room, bathe,cook or sleepunder normalcircum-stances.

Along withhoarding,other activ-ities oftenco-exist suchas compulsivebuying, anaccumulation

of “free” things (even thosethings collected from others’trash); and a motivating factor,such as the “thrill” of purchas-ing items and thought that theymight miss an opportunity forsomething they may need inthe future.

Some evidence suggeststhat some persons with ahoarding disorder simply havedifficulty making decisions,planning and followingthrough with plans. For theseindividuals, behavioral therapycan be beneficial. Anothergroup is believed to sufferfrom Diogenes Syndrome, adisorder often characterizedby extreme self-neglect, do-mestic squalor, social with-drawal, apathy and compulsivehoarding of garbage, as well asbeing associated with obses-sive compulsive disorder(OCD), schizophrenia, de-mentia and mood disorders.

All of us have the right toself-determine the way welive, but what happens whenthe hoarding becomes so se-

vere that it puts that personand anyone living aroundthem, at risk for their safety.Further consequences includethe potential for a person’seviction, health concerns andfire risks.

Social dysfunction can alsoinclude the hoarder neverallowing anyone to enter his/her home and adult childrenwho do not know how to handlethe situation, feeling the fam-ily member is on a downwardspiral and out of control. Fam-ily members may feelashamed, overwhelmed andeven disgusted.

Clermont Senior Serviceswill host Hoarding Disordersfrom 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday,June 11, in the Elderly Work-shop at the Union TownshipLifelong Learning Center,located at the Union TownshipCivic Center. Carilyn L. White,a licensed registered nursewill discuss Diogenes Syn-drome, self-neglect and hoard-ing disorders, the associatedhealth risks, mental issues andthe consequences that canoccur with each disorder. Toassure a seat, please call thecenter at 947-7333.

Cindy Gramke is the executivedirector/CEO of Clermont SeniorServices. Ideas and comments canbe directed to Cindy [email protected] orcontact the agency at 724-1255.

Senior Services to hostHoarding Disorders workshop

Cindy Gramke COMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

Despite the occasionalchilly night, spring has finallyarrived in Cincinnati.

Trees are turning green,while daffodils blossom andcolorful tulip are abound. Thedisplay marks the start of theseason and is a trigger forallergies in many. Nearly 40million people suffer fromseasonal allergies, also knownas hay fever, with symptomssuch as a stuffy, runny nose,itchy eyes, and sneezing andwheezing. Tree allergy seasonwill continue until late May orearly June followed by grassseason until mid-July.

Hate Ragweed, well youwon’t have to contend with ituntil mid-August. So what canwe do about allergies but com-plain?

There are several inexpen-sive over-the-counter medica-tions which include loratadine,fexofenadine and cetirizineand readily available at yourdrug store or supermarket.Since it’s better to prevent acondition than to treat it, peo-ple who suffer from seasonalallergies should consider tak-ing those medications beforetheir symptoms start, sincethey block the action of hista-mine receptors normally acti-vated by pollen.

Decongestants, popularwith some, are not recom-mended for treating allergies.They can cause an increase inblood pressure and pulse and iftaken through a spray for morethan a couple of days, theymight cause an increase in

nasal dis-charge.

Steroidnasal sprays,anti-hista-mines or acombination ofthe two canease a runnynose or itchyeyes. Thesmell or tasteof these medi-

cations can be a bother forsome and it’s always importantto read their labels to deter-mine proper use and avoidunwanted side effect.

If over-the-counter pills ornasals sprays fail to do thetrick there are medicationsyou doctor can prescribe. Oneof them is montelukast (Singu-lair) which is mainly used forasthma. Allergy sufferersmight also benefit from short-term use of steroids. These arereserved for the most severecases. Allergists can also pre-scribe allergy shots or immu-notherapy to lessen yourbody’s reaction to allergens.

You are always welcome tovisit your family practice phy-sician for help.

Dr. Oded Zmora is a UC Healthphysician and assistant professor offamily medicine at the University ofCincinnati. He sees patients at UCHealth White Oak, 5575 CheviotRoad, Cincinnati. For more informa-tion call 475-7788. Zmora lives inPierce Township.

Spring may be here, butyou can ease allergies

Dr. OdedZmora COMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

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SPORTSSPORTSHIGH SCHOOL | YOUTH | RECREATIONAL CommunityPress.com

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

Baseball» Goshen’s Jesse Peters was

named as the Southern BuckeyeAthletic and Academic Confer-ence American division playerof the year for coach of the yearMark Reed. Peters was joinedon the division’s first team byNoah Billingsley, Kyle Decker,Isaac Hart and Corey Marsh.

Teammates Keegan Tinkeland Jordan Scott were named tothe second team.

» Clermont Northeasternplaced three players on theSBAAC National division firstteam. Trey Amann joined Pat-rick Kelley and Brandon Mul-lins on that squad.

Andrew Braley and KyleJones were named to the secondteam.

» McNicholas’ Sam Brown-ing, Ryan Byrne and Will Vogel-gesang were named to theGreater Catholic League CoedCentral division first-team.Browning was also named ath-lete of the year. Vogelgesang re-

ceived honorable mention onthe Division II All-Ohio teamfrom the Ohio High SchoolBaseball Coaches Association.

Liam Brooks, Logan Jacobsand William Kling were namedto the second team.

Softball» Goshen’s Ashleigh Camp-

bell, Shalee Gray, Kelsey Hy-den and Bailey Rodgers werenamed first-team all-SBAAC inthe American division. Team-mates Annie Gadberry and Kel-sey Rodich were named to thesecond team.

» CNE’s Allison Gilkersonand Lindsay Wright werenamed to the SBAAC Nationaldivision first team and secondteam, respectively.

» McNick placed several ofits players among its confer-ence’s best. Christiane Hazzard,Gabbie Latreille and Katie St.Charles were named to the firstteam in the Greater CatholicLeague Coed Central division.

Teammates Hannah Brune,Jaclyn Geygan and ShannonWalsh were selected to the sec-ond team.

SHORT HOPS

NICK ROBBE/COMMUNITY PRESS

Goshen senior Jesse Peters awaits athrow from another infielder duringa Warriors’ win.

By Nick [email protected]

COLUMBUS — Forty-threeyears after winning their firststate championship underMike Cameron, Moeller HighSchool brought home anotherbaseball trophy to Montgome-ry Road Saturday.

The Crusaders bombed theWesterville Central War-hawks for 15 runs in the fourthand fifth innings combined towalk out of Huntington Parkwith the hardware, 16-0.

For coach Tim Held, it washis fourth championship, tyinghis predecessor and formerboss, Cameron. The Crusadersalso won in 2009, 2012 and 2013under Held.

The 42-year-old Held wasborn six months after MikeCameron first brought Moell-er to glory in 1972.

“I may have caught him asthe head coach, but he’s stillbeen a part of all of these,”Held said. “He’s got his fingerson all eight of these. He’s agreat mentor to me. I’m so hap-py he still wants to coach andhelp us out at the lower levels.”

The Crusaders drew firstblood on Westerville Central’sNick Buchanan in the thirdwhen Josh Hollander knockeda two-out single and pitcher

Grant Macciocchi punchedone into right field that DrewWallace dove for and missed.The result was a triple and a1-0 lead.

Macciocchi went the fiverequired innings on the hill forthe win, allowing just threehits and striking out four. Atthe plate, he helped himself bygoing 3-for-4 with a triple andfour RBI.

“It’s great; it’s my last dayever hitting,” a smiling Mis-souri-bound Macciocchi said.“Nothing compares (to this).Everyone was just feelingteam chemistry.”

The game began its down-ward spiral for the Warhawksin the fourth frame whenMoeller all but summoned theportly woman. The Crusaderssent 11 to the plate with sixscoring.

By the fifth inning, it was afull-scale alert as Moeller bat-ted around again, scoring nineruns on six hits. In addition toMacciocchi’s farewell perfor-mance, seniors Kyle Dockus,Josh Hollander and Eric Con-ner all had three hits and drovein two runs. Hollander andsenior Mitch Meece scoredthree runs apiece.

Moellertakes 8thstatebaseballcrownScott [email protected]

THE ENQUIRER/SAM GREENE

Moeller senior Grant Macciocchi delivers a pitch in the bottom of thefourth inning of the OHSAA Division I state championship baseball gameJune 6.

See MOELLER, Page 2B

COLUMBUS — Milford juniorClare Cartheuser took 10thplace, at the Division I statechampionship, in the discus(122.05 feet).

Both Cartheuser and coachTracy Adams were confidentshe could make it out of dis-tricts, on to the regional meetand qualify for state.

McNicholas’ boys track andfield team featured only twoseniors, Will Allgeier and Jor-dan Musselman, on its 25-manroster.

Allgeier, who according toJepson, scored in every meetthis season, finished 14th in theshot put in the Division II statechampionship meet June 5 atJesse Owens Memorial Stadi-um. His last throw of 48 feet, 111⁄4 inches was his best of the day.

“I threw the second farthestthrow (of my career), so I waspretty content with the day,”Allgeier said via email. “I was alittle worried after my firstthrow but I kept improving.”

He qualified for the statemeet by finishing third in thatregional with a throw of 50’5 1⁄2”,a new school record.

He admitted there weretimes this season where hecould have pushed a little hard-er, something all athletes strug-gle with, and could have hadbetter technique at the statemeet.

By and large, however, hesaid there wasn’t much hewould change about his experi-ences at the state meet or his ca-reer.

In particular, he enjoyed thetournament atmosphere – “a lotof moving around, clapping,noise,” he said.

He also enjoyed seeing Unio-to’s Trevor Detillion and ZaneTrace’s Walt Petzel push eachother to do their best.

“This is something that isneeded at every meet because itgets you going,” he said. “Mysenior year has already been in-credible and going out with abang like this is very emotion-al.”

FILE PHOTO

Senior Will Allgeier finished 14th in the shot put in the Division II state championship meet June 5 at Jesse OwensMemorial Stadium. His last throw of 48 feet, 11 11 1⁄4 inches was his best of the day.

Cartheuser, Allgeiercompete in state meetBy Nick Robbe [email protected]

NICK ROBBE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Milford junior Clare Cartheuser,shown at the regional meet, took10th place, at the Division I statechampionship, in the discus (122.05feet).

2B • CJN-MMA • JUNE 10, 2015 LIFE

For all of Moeller’s sen-iors, returning to Colum-bus after a semifinal losslast year was a goal allspring

“You never predict afinish like this in a cham-pionship game,” Heldsaid.

To keep loose duringthe onslaught, Maccioc-chi and catcher BaileyMontoya had to go to thebullpen to keep the bloodflowing. Afterward, theCrusaders flowed freelyout of the third-base dug-out for the obligatory dog-pile and throwing ofgloves on the field.

“I can’t really explain

it,” Macciocchi said of thelopsided victory. “Mybrother (Brad) was a partof this in 2012. It feelsgreat to be back.”

Moeller finishes theseason 31-3 with a happy95-mile bus ride homedown I-71. WestervilleCentral wraps up at 26-6.


The Moeller Crusaders raise the state championship trophyafter the OHSAA Division I baseball game with WestervilleCentral at Huntington Park in Columbus, Saturday, June 6.

MoellerContinued from Page 1B

COLUMBUS — The 2015Summit Country Daybaseball team will be re-membered for havingexhibited so many ex-emplary traits this sea-son.

No one can question

the resilience of the Sil-ver Knights.

They entered thepostseason with a 14-12record and made amemorable trip to thestate final in Columbus.

The Silver Knightsscheduled seven Divi-sion I teams in the reg-ular season and gained

valuable experiencealong the way.

Summit Country Dayplayers believed theyhad something to provethis postseason and thatdetermination and ef-fort was evident eachtime the club took thefield.

And Saturday night

was no different. The Silver Knights

left it all on the field atHuntington Park in thestate championshipgame.

Canton CentralCatholic defeated Sum-mit Country Day 4-2 inthe Division III state fi-nal on Saturday night.

Although it wasn’tthe result coach TriffonCallos and his playerswanted on the highschool season’s finalnight, the impact thissquad had on the pro-gram has been pro-found.

The Silver Knightsearned their first tripthe state final since1995 when the programwon the Division IVstate title that year.

Summit Country Day(19-13), unranked in thestate coaches’ poll,earned its first trip tothe state semifinalssince 1996.

The Silver Knightsdefeated CincinnatiHills Christian Acad-emy and Waynesville –two top-five stateranked teams in the re-gional tournament.

Even when the re-gional final and statesemifinal came down tocrucial situations in thebottom of the seventhinning, the SilverKnights didn’t flinch.

“No one gave us achance at the beginningof the year,” sophomoreConnor McMurry saidFriday night.

“And you know what?We came into this tour-nament knowing thatwe had a lot of people toprove wrong and thatreally drove us. Wehave a ton of heart as ateam.”

The trip to Columbusthis spring representedadded significance forthe four seniors – CraigJames, Mark Peterson,Brooks Taylor and EricTerry.

To reach the state fi-nal was extra specialfor those players.

“It means the worldto me,” Terry said onFriday night.

Summit’s magical baseball run endsBy Mike [email protected]


Summit head coach Triffon Callos, center, stands with hisseniors Craig James of Miami Township, Brooks Taylor ofSymmes Township, Eric Terry of Loveland and Mark Petersonof Indian Hill with the state runner up trophy after the OHSAADIII state championship baseball game.


Relief pitcher Brooks Taylor of Symmes Township enters thegame in the bottom of the fifth inning of the OHSAA DIII statechampionship baseball game.

Football classInterested in being an Ohio

licensed football official? Classesstart July 15 at Milford-MiamiTownship Recreation Center.Classes run for seven weeks andthe cost is $100. Contact BobDuncan at 735-4542 or [email protected]

SIDELINES

JUNE 10, 2015 • CJN-MMA • 3BLIFE

Howdy folks. Therewill be a flag retirementprogram at 1 p.m. Sun-day, June 14, at UnionTownship Veterans Me-morial Park at the cornerby the helicopter. Theveterans have a specialceremony for this pro-gram honoring the Amer-ican flag.

The American CancerSociety Relay for Life ofClermont County will befrom 3 p.m. to 6 a.m.June 13 and June 14 at theVeterans Memorial Park.At the opening ceremonyduring the relay event,participants and survi-vors celebrate what theyhave overcome. In theclosing ceremony, theyremember loved onesthat have been lost to thedisease. That is the dis-ease that took Ruth Annfrom me. Someday I willbe there with her and mydad and mother and herdad and mother.

I had a treat last Mon-day. The Kinners invitedme to come to their housefor lunch. Then they tookme to see the animalstheir young kids aretaking care of. Some ofthe animals will be incompetition at the fair.That is good for theyoung folks to learn to

take careof animalsand how toshow them.TheseKinnerkids alsoknow howto raise agarden andto takecare of

honey bees. Their dadand mother are to bethanked for helping thechildren do this.

About Chester, atnight after he comes inhe likes to lay by me withmy hand out so he can layon it. When I sit in mychair he wants to lay onmy lap. The other day thephone rang so I got up toanswer it. He laid in mychair so when I was donetalking on the phone I satin Ruth Ann’s chair. Herehe comes to lay on mylap. I would say he isspoiled, would you? Buthe is! When his dry foodgets low in his bowl hedoesn’t like it so he letsme know his food needsto be filled.

The cucumbers I putin the hanging basketsare sure growing alongwith the rest of the gar-den. Also the weeds! Itwill be a couple weeks

before I can hoe the gar-den.

May 28 was RuthAnn’s birthday. It was asad day. We never knowwhen the Lord will call ushome, do we.

There was a programon television about theloss of honey bees. Theyare still trying to deter-mine what causes it.White winter honeybeecolony losses were downand summer bees rose,bringing the total annuallosses to 42.1 percent.This is second highestannual lost recorded todate. We need those hon-

eybees to pollinate thefruits and vegetables. Itis estimated that hon-eybees add between $15billion and $18 billion tothe value of agricultureeach year

Was talking to Mike atthe Boars Head at Aftonand he said the crappietournament last Sundaywas good. The fishermancan weigh in seven crap-pie. The first place wasfive pounds, eightounces; second-place 5-4,third-place 5-2. The bigcrappie was 11/4 pounds.There were 10 boats inthe tournament. The

fishermen were sayingthe price of gasoline washurting minnows, lastyear cost $1.19 per dozen.This year minnows are$2.19 per dozen.

I called Cedar Lakebelow Goshen on stateRoute 28. They are hav-ing some big catfishcaught, 40 pound, 50pound, 63 pounds. Onefellar caught an albinoblue cat that weighed 34pounds. On Fathers Daythey have a drawing andgive away a rod and reelso get over there andcatch some big fish.

Sherry’s Lake is hav-

ing good catches also.Several in the 48 poundclass. These are shov-elhead catfish so stop atall these lakes and catchsome big fish. Good luck!

Start your week bygoing to the house ofworship of your choiceand praising the goodLord.

God bless all . . . Morelater

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

American Cancer Society Relay for Life will be June 13-14

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The Greater MilfordArea Historical Societyoffers basic genealogyservices provided byGMAHS members, MaryEllen and James Chan-dler.

The services are avail-able to the public.GMAHS is at 906 Main St.,Milford.

“In addition to learningabout ones ancestors,”said Donna Amann, ad-ministrator, Greater Mil-ford Area Historical Soci-ety, “those who engage inthe genealogy service willbe able to use the informa-tion as proof of linage forapplications into such or-ganizations as DAR, SARor the Clermont CountyFirst Families.”

The GMAHS Genealo-gy Service includes thefollowing:

» preparation of five-generation hand writtenfamily tree;

» one hour of photoscanning with images pro-

vided digitally on CDROM;

» preparation of writ-ten report;

» tutoring on use of an-cestry.com for continuedindividual research;

» assistance, as need-ed, for entering informa-tion online.

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Evelyn I. FowlerEvelyn I. (nee Johns) Fowler,

of Ross, died May 29.Survived by children Charles

K. (Linda) Riley, Danny P. Rileyand Janet L. (Richard) Camp-

bell; grand-children Kim(Brian)Hillard, Karen(Tony) Key,Candise(JordonSimpson)Riley, Buck(Miranda)Campbelland Casey

Baker; six great-grandchildren;many nieces and nephews;companion, Richard Imhoff;and many friends.

Services were June 6 atCraver-Riggs Funeral Home andCrematory, Milford. Memorialsto: the account in Evelyn’sname on gofundme.com or toCraver-Riggs Funeral Home andCrematory, 529 Main St.,Milford, OH 45150.

AnMarie ReneeMiracle

AnMarie Renee Miracle, ofMilford died June 2.

Survived by parents JohnnyMiracle and Morgan Canter;siblings Maddox, Raelynn andTammra; grandchildren OllieDingman, Alice Canter andJoyce and John England; andmany aunts, uncles and cousins.

Preceded in death by grand-children Nicole Canter and Rayand Kathleen Miracle.

Services were June 8 at E.C.Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia.

Marie CatherineMohlman

Marie Catherine (nee Noe)Mohlman, 91, of Milford diedMay 10.

Survived by children Barry A.(Joan) Mohlman, Jeffrey G.(Kory Bialecki) Mohlman andDawn Marie (Bruce) MohlmanHillman; grandchildren HeatherR. (Nate) Huneycutt, Donovan I.(Michelle Castillo) Mohlman,Thomas (Heather) Mohlman,

Chelsea Marie Hillman and JakeHillman; great-grandchildrenKatelyn Marie Huneycutt, ClaireAnne Huneycutt, William E.Huneycutt, Dheva P. CastilloMohlman, and Jackson, Jonahand Jude Mohlman.

Preceded in death by hus-band, Arthur William Mohl-man; and son,Timothy L. Mohl-man.

Celebration of life was May23 at the home of her daugh-ter, Dawn. Memorials to:Hospice of Cincinnati.

Elizabeth ShearerElizabeth Shearer, 88, of

Stonelick Township died May27.

Survived by husband, Harlan;children Sharon Loving, Judith(Rev. David) Acree and DavidShearer; 10 grandchildren; 22great-grandchildren; and sevengreat-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by son,Steven Shearer; and parentsGeorge and Virginia NormanGlenn.

Services were June 1 atOwensville Church of God.Memorials to: the church at4703 Elmwood Road, BataviaOH 45103.

Kathy E. WorleyKathy E. Worley, 56, of

Milford died May 6.Survived by husband, Ray

Worley; father, Jerry Craver;children Daley (Scott) Lambert,Trevor Manske, Justin (MelissaBlack) Worley, Josh (SamanthaStevenson) Worley, Joey andKristin Worley, Aaron andBrittnie Worley; grandchildrenSydney, Emma and Riley Lam-bert, Miyah Worley, Heidi LynnGrangier, Brookyn, Landen,Waylon, Madison and McKen-zie Worley; and siblings Chad,Brad and Tony Craver.

Preceded in death by moth-er, Nancy Alder Craver; anddaughter, Shay Adams.

Services were May 11 atEvans Funeral Home, Goshen.Memorials to: the AmericanHeart Association.

DEATHS

Fowler

When Milford seniorsput their hands togetherfor a good cause, greatthings happen.

Since its formation lastfall, the Helping HandsClub at Pinebrook in Mil-ford has helped hundredswho are in need right herein our community as wellas around the world, in somany ways. Let us countthem for you:

» sewed baby bibs forChildren’s Hospital;

» knitted and crochetednewborn and premie hatsfor Children’s Hospital andSt. Jude’s;

» collected and cut cou-pons for Troopons, an or-ganization who sends cou-pons to troops overseas;

» sewed walker bags(bags that fit over the frontof walkers with pockets forpersonal items) for veter-ans at Veterans Hospital;

» conducted a pillow-case drive and turned pil-

lowcases into beautifuldresses for girls living inHaitian orphanages. Thecommunity’s dining roommanager personally dis-tributes the dresses to Hai-tian kids on a mission twicea year.

» a clothing drive andsale for Cincinnati’s“Dress for Success,” whichpromotes the economic in-dependence of disadvan-taged women by providingprofessional attire, a net-work of support and careerdevelopment tools to helpthem thrive in work and inlife.Current projects in-clude: Creating greetingcards for “Operation WriteHome,” for the militaryoverseas, and making blan-kets for boys in Haitian or-phanages and care bagsfor the teenagers that con-tain personal hygieneitems donated by resi-dents.

The Helping Hands

club was the brainchild ofPinebrook’s communitylife director Kim Lust. Lustsaid she brings a list ofideas to the group and theydecide which projects theywould like to work on eachweek. The members are

enthusiastic about all theirprojects, according toLust.

For information contactKim Lust at 831-5222. Tolearn more, visit www.wa-termarkcommunities-.com.

PROVIDED

The Helping Hands Club of Pinebrook Retirement Communityhelps dining room manager, Sarah Strunk, stuff her bags withdonations for her semi annual trip to Haitian orphanages.From left: Jeanne Pramaggiore, Edna Stefanko, Alice Rice,Sarah Strunk, Flo Seafross and June Maggard.

PROVIDED

Before leaving on her semi-annual mission trip to Haitianorphanages, Sarah Strunk packs her bags full of goods madeand donated by Helping Hands Club of Pinebrook RetirementCommunity in Milford, whose members include, from left:Edna Stefanko, Jeanne Pramaggiore, June Maggard, BetsyDewey, Flo Seafross and Alice Rice.

Pinebrook in Milford offers ‘Helping Hands’

The Chesnut Familyaccepted a proclamationfrom the Clermont Coun-ty Commissioners Feb.27, in celebration of De-velopmental DisabilitiesAwareness Month.

Emily Chesnut and herchildren, Nora, Katie, andEvan, attended the Com-missioners meeting on be-half of the ClermontCounty Board of Develop-mental Disabilities. Norapreviously received ser-vices at CCDD in theEarly Intervention Pro-gram, and has sincemoved on to preschool.Chesnut is a board mem-ber at CCDD.

Each year, March iscelebrated as DD Aware-

ness Month across theUnited States to recognizethe accomplishments ofindividuals with develop-mental disabilities. Dur-ing the month, CCDD willspotlight a member of itscommunity employmentdepartment on billboardsthroughout ClermontCounty until the firstweek of April. Individualsand staff from CCDD willalso host information ta-bles in community loca-tions throughout themonth, to distribute infor-mation about CCDD ser-vices to the public.

For more informationabout CCDD and DDAwareness Month, visitwww.clermontdd.org.

PROVIDED

A proclamation celebrating Developmental DisabilitiesAwareness Month was presented by the Clermont CountyCommissioners Feb. 27. From left: Commissioner EdHumphrey, president; Dan Ottke, Clermont DDSuperintendent; Evan, Nora, Emily and Katie Chesnut, andDavid Uible, commissioner.

Celebrating DevelopmentalDisabilities Awareness Month

TQL donates to $15KReds Community Fund

PROVIDED

Total Quality Logistics hosted Charley Frank of the RedsCommunity Fund, right, broadcaster Jeff Brantley, secondfrom right, and Reds catcher Brayan Pena, second from left,during a patio party at company headquarters in UnionTownship. TQL President Kerry Byrne, left, presented a $15,000donation to the Community Fund on behalf of the company.

JUNE 10, 2015 • CJN-MMA • 5BLIFE

Grace BaptistChurchA free breakfast is served from9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. eachSunday. No reservations areneeded.

The church is at 1004 Main St.,Milford; www.gracebaptist-milford.org.

Jesuit SpiritualCenterThe dates for the 2015 person-ally directed retreats are June12-19; July 10-17; Aug. 7-14;Oct. 2-9; Nov. 29- Dec. 6 (Ad-vent).

“Praying with St. Ignatius,” aweekend retreat, “MeetingJesus in Everyday Life,” will beoffered June 4-7. Retreat fee is$400. Presenter is The Rev.Richard Bollman.

This is the conviction of St.Ignatius when he set out theSpiritual Exercises, that aperson can move in freedomwhere Jesus most invites, andwhere we are most drawn tofollow.

There will be a more openschedule, six conferencesthrough the four days to guideyour time, along with ampleopportunity for consultationwith Bollman and the JesuitSpiritual Center staff on hand.

“Encountering Jesus ThroughImage and Song” will beoffered July 17-19, in theLoyola Building. Presenter isThe Rev. Jeff Putthoff. Retreatfee is $225. A practical retreatwith profound implications,this retreat uses contemporaryart, video and song. Putthoffintroduces the movement ofthe Spiritual Exercises of St.Ignatius making use of practi-cal prayer exercises to deepenone’s conversations with Jesus.

A Contemplative Retreat will beoffered Aug. 14-19. Cost is$375.

Julie Lusk will give yoga in-structions (optional). ChrisPramuk will share insights on

God’s Holy Wisdom dwellingwithin each of us. Al Bischoffwill preside at the daily litur-gies. Dan Roche will coor-dinate the meditation periodsalong with instructions on thepractice.

This retreat is for experiencedmeditators as well as begin-ners. Experienced meditatorsare welcome to do their ownpractice. However, the focus ofthe instructions will be onmindfulness of the presentmoment and awareness ofGod’s presence within, amongand all around us in the won-ders of creation.

Each day of this silent retreatwill include four sitting/walk-ing meditation sessions, agroup presentation and dia-logue, optional individualinterviews, optional yoga,Mass and rest periods. Mas-sage will be available for anadditional fee. If you use asitting cushion, please bring it.Otherwise, chairs and sittingbenches will be provided.Wear comfortable clothing.Vegetarian options will beavailable.

The retreat begins with regis-tration at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug.14 in the Loyola Building andconcludes with lunch onWednesday, Aug. 19.

For information on all retreats,call 248-3500, ext. 10, or visitjesuitspiritualcenter.com.

Loveland UnitedMethodist ChurchSaturdays 5:30 p.m. – Contem-porary service with a coffeecafé style.

Sundays 9 a.m. – Traditionalworship with music featuringour chancel choir, bell choirsand other musical ensembles.

Sundays 10:30 a.m. – Contem-porary service with musicprovided by a praise band.

The church is at 10975 S. Leba-non Road, Loveland; 683-1738;www.lovelandumc.org.

New BeginningsChurch of BelfastSunday service is 10 a.m. withChildren’s Sunday Schoolduring service.

Food pantry is available forthose in need. Call 625-0292

A free Community Carnival isplanned for 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday, June 27 and willfeature games, prizes, foodand inflatables. Everyone iswelcome.

The church is at at 2297 stateRoute 131, Goshen.

Northstar ACommunity ofGraceWorship times are 9 a.m. and 11a.m. Sundays.

QUEST children’s ministry isavailable at both celebrations.Junior high ministry (fifth-through eighth-grades) isavailable only at the 11 a.m.celebration.

The church at 11020 SouthLebanon Road, Loveland;www.golovelive.com

Prince of Peace LutheranChurch

Worship Services are 5 p.m.Saturdays and 8:45 a.m. and 11a.m. Sundays. Child care isavailable Sunday mornings forchildren up to 3 years of age.

A Bible study is offered everyWednesday morning at 10 a.m.in the Atrium.

Free Zumba classes are of-feredin the Parish Life Centerat 7 p.m. on Mondays andThursdays.

The church is at 101 S. LebanonRoad, Loveland; 683-4244;www.popluther.org.

Trinity UnitedMethodist ChurchVacation Bible School, “Son-Spark Labs,” is 9 a.m. to noon

June 13-17. All kids enteringkindergarten through fifth-grades are invited. VBS regis-tration is now open and can becompleted on line or by con-tacting the church.

Trinity’s weekly Sunday servicesare traditional at 8:15 a.m. and11 a.m. and contemporaryworship (and children’s Sundayschool) at 9:30 a.m.

The church is at 5767 Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road, Milford,831-0262;www.trinitymilford.org

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RELIGION

GOSHEN TOWNSHIPIncidents/investigationsBurglaryReported at 1600 block ofWoodville, May 14.

DisorderReported at 1700 block ofOhio 28, May 11.

Reported at 1600 block ofOhio 28, May 11.


Reported at 1200 block ofMeadowbrook, May 14.



Dog biteReported at 1700 block ofOhio 28, May 15.

Harassment

Reported at 6100 block ofPine Meadows, May 9.


Reported at 6400 block ofSnider Road, May 14.

Identity fraudReported at 6600 block ofLynne Haven, May 11.

Narcotics complaintReported at 2000 block ofShereton Court, May 12.

Neighbor complaintReported at 5700 block ofCrawford, May 10.

Reported at 6300 block ofBelfast, May 10.

Reported at block 70 ofDeerfield, May 13.

Suspected arsonReported at 1700 block of

POLICE REPORTS

See POLICE, Page 6B

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

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

Pastor Tim McGloneService Schedule

Sunday School 10:00amSunday Worship 10:45am

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

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

CHURCH OF GOD

GLEN ESTE CHURCHOF CHRIST

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

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

Youth Groups: 6:00pm

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CALVARY ALLIANCECHURCH

986 Nordyke Road - 45255(513) 474-4954

calvaryalliancechurch.org(Cherry Grove turn off Beechmont

at Beechmont Toyota)Sunday Worship Times:

9:00 am Classic/Traditional11:00 am Contemporary

CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY

Saint Mary Church,Bethel3398 Ohio SR 125

Phone 734-4041

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

Sunday Mass – 10:30 AMwww.stmaryparishfamily.org

ROMAN CATHOLIC

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

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

www.lindalebaptist.com

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

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

BATAVIA BAPTIST TEMPLE770 South Riverside, Batavia OH 45103

Raymond D. Jones, Pastor732-2739

BAPTIST

CLOUGH PIKE BAPTIST CHURCH1025 CLOUGH PIKESunday School 9:30am

Morning Worship 10:45amAWANA Ministry

Wednesday 6:45 - 8:15pmBible Study 7:00 - 8:00pm

Youth grades 6-12 7:00 - 8:00pmNursery provided for all services

www.cloughpike.com 752-3521

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

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

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

509 Roney LaneCincinnati Ohio 45244

T: 513.528.3200E: [email protected]

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

681 Mt. Moriah Drive • 513.752.1333

mtmoriahumc.org

Active Youth • Outreach • Fellowship

Music Ministries • Bible Studies

Ark of Learning

Preschool and Child CareAges 3 through 12

GOSHEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH6710 Goshen Rd, Goshen

(across from Goshen High School)513-722-2541

Sunday School - 9:30amWorship Service - 10:30am

GUM Youth - 5:30pm-7:30pmevery Sunday: 6-12th gradesJr. GUMY - 5:30pm-7:30pm

2nd Sunday @ month: 3-5th grades

Email: [email protected] us on Facebook

Epiphany United MethodistChurch Welcomes You!

Weekend Services:Saturday: 5pm

Sunday: 9am and 10:30am

Child care and Christian Educationfor all ages available

throughout the weekend.

Dr. Stephen Swisher, Senior Pastor

6635 Loveland-Miamiville Rd. 45140(513) 677-9866

www.Epiphanyumc.org

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

Sunday Worship: 9:00 & 10:15 AM withChildrens Ministry & Nursery

PASTOR MARIE SMITHwww.cloughchurch.org

Come, connect, grow & serve

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

Nursery Care for Age 3 & underFull Program for Children, Youth,

Music, Small Groups & moreHandicapped Accessible

Tim Reeves -Sr. PastorSteve Fultz - Assoc. Pastor;J. D. Young - Youth Director

Allyse Sonnega - Children’s Director

BETHEL UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

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

www.bumcinfo.org

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

TRADITIONAL WORSHIPSunday 8:30 & 11 am

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIPSunday 9:30 & 11 am

UNITED METHODIST

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

199 Gay StreetWilliamsburg, Ohio 45176

Phone: 513-724-7985

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

PRESBYTERIAN

LOVELANDPRESBYTERIAN

CHURCHA Loving, Praying, Caring Church

Join us for Sunday Services

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

360 Robin Av (oN Oak St) Loveland OH

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

PRESBYTERIAN (USA)

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

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

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

513-831-0262www.trinitymilford.org

OWENSVILLEUnited Methodist

ChurchSunday School 8:45am

Sunday Morning Worship 9:30"Room For The Whole Family"2580 US 50 - Batavia 45103

Stonelick Township - 1/2 milewest of CNE Schools

(513) 732-2208 myoumc.org

UNITED METHODIST


Ohio 28, May 15.Suspicious personReported at area of Ohio 48and Sandwood, May 10.

Reported at 7000 block ofGoshen Road, May 12.


Reported at area of Ohio 28and Oakland, May 14.


TheftReported at 6800 block ofGaynor Road, May 13.

Verbal disorderReported at block 50 ofGreenlawn, May 15.

MIAMI TOWNSHIPIncidents/investigationsBreaking and enteringCopper and AC unit takenfrom vacant building; $8,000at 900 block of Ohio 28, May11.

Currency and checks takenfrom Milford Dental Excel-lence; $1,378 at Ohio 131,May 14.

BurglaryJewelry taken; $500 at 900block of Ohio 28, May 9.

Criminal damageCable wires pulled from sideof house at 5600 block ofHighland Terrace, May 13.

Criminal trespassTrespassing on property ofKroger at Ohio 28, May 14.

Disorderly conductMale juvenile acted in turbu-lent manner at Milford Highat 1 Eagles Way, May 13.

Domestic violenceReported at Highview Drive,May 9.

Drug possessionMarijuana located in vehicleat traffic stop at area ofEmerson at Buckwheat, May9.

Felonious assaultFemale was choked untilunconscious at 800 block ofCommons Drive, May 11.

FraudID used with no authoriza-tion (IRS related) at 1200block of E. Day Circle, May

12.TheftPressure washer, etc. taken;$495 at 800 block of Ohio131, May 11.

Motorcycle taken; $7,500 at590 Wards Corner Road, May11.

Cash taken; $1,500 at 1400block of Windstar Court,May 12.

Copper pipe taken frombuildings at 5800 block ofHighview Drive, May 12.

Shotgun, sunglasses, etc.taken from vehicle; $3,019 at1500 block of Deerwood’s,May 12.

Clothes taken from Kohl’s;$532 at Ohio 28, May 12.

Wallet and scanner takenfrom vehicle; $1,675 at 300block of Elm Crest, May 13.

Bottles of vodka taken fromMeijer at Ohio 28, May 13.

Credit cards taken at IHOP atRomar Drive, May 13.

Check taken and forged at6300 block of GreensboroCourt, May 14.

Merchandise taken fromKohl’s; $95 at Ohio 28, May14.

Handgun taken from vehicle;$180 at 1100 block of BrightWater Circle, May 15.

Vacuum cleaner taken fromMeijer; $700 at Ohio 28, May15.

VandalismConcession stand spray paint-ed at Miami Meadows Parkat Ohio 131, May 10.\

MILFORDIncidents/investigationsChild endangeringInfant left in locked vehicleat Walgreen’s lot at 900block of Lila, May 18.

Criminal damageWindow broken at GarfieldAve., May 21.

Domestic disputeReported at 500 block ofMain St., May 21.

TheftShoplifting reported at Krog-er at 800 block of Main St.,May 18.

Male shoplifter reported atKroger at 800 block of MainSt., May 20.

Canoe taken at block 10 ofLocust St., May 21.

Reported at Sally BeautySupply at 800 block of MainSt., May 21.

Reported at Great Clips at800 block of Main St., May21.

CLERMONT COUNTYSHERIFF’S OFFICE

Incidents/investigationsBreaking and enteringAt 3200 block of JordanRoad, Pleasant Plain, May21.

Possession of drugs -heroinAt 6500 block of Ohio 133,Goshen, May 21.

TheftAt 3200 block of Ernies Drive,Pleasant Plain, May 21.

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