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GOSHEN TWP. — The trusteesDec.11voted to set temporary ap-propriationsfor2013at30percentof the 2012 budget, an increaseover past yearswhen the percent-age amount was 25 percent.

Fiscal Officer Lisa Allen saidthe changewasneeded in caseun-expected expenses comeup in the

first quarter of 2013.The temporary appropriations

money isused topayexpensesun-til the 2013 budget is approved. Inthe past, the trustees have not ap-proved the budget until March.

Allen said if the township hasto buy additional salt or make ve-hicle repairs in the first quarter,theadditional appropriationsmaybe needed.

Otherwise, she would have tocome back to the trustees againfor approval of the additionalspending.

Allen said she did not yet have

a dollar amountfor the differencebetween the 25percent and 30percent appropri-ations. Thatamount would beavailable by theend of the year.

Trustee ClaireCorcoran opposed setting thetemporary appropriations higherthan 25 percent.

“It might make us think wehave more money to spend thanwe really do,” she said.

Administrator Ray Snydersaid for the last four or five years,the 25 percent amount has notbeen sufficient.

“We always had to come backto you to approve more,” he said.

Snyder said he didn’t think theadded appropriations wouldcause unnecessary spending.

“I have confidence in my de-partment heads they won’t spendmoney needlessly,” he said.

Trustees Ray Autenrieb andBob Hausermann voted in favorof the 30 percent appropriations.Corcoran voted “no.”

“If we don’t need it, we don’thave to spend it,” Autenrieb said.

Fire Chief Steve Pegram saidthe best solution to the problem inthefuturewouldbetoapprovethebudget earlier.

“If we do it in December, wedon’t need temporary appropria-tions,” he said.

Allen said she was working onthe 2013 budget.

The trustees scheduled a spe-cial budget meeting for 5 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 3, at the townshiptrustees office, 6757 GoshenRoad.

Goshen OKs temporary fundsBudget to befinalized in 2013By John Seneyjseney@communitypress.com

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Candy cane lights line the driveway of this home on Clemens Drive in Goshen Township. JOHN SENEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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JACKSON TWP. — It could beseveral weeks before the finalautopsy report is released onthe death of a 2-year-old boyfound in his family’s backyardpool.

Jared Lee Tincher was foundby familymembers about 8 a.m.Dec. 2 in a pool at 2921 JacksonPike, said Clermont CountySheriffA.J. “Tim”Rodenberg ina press release.

The child was transported byrescueworkers toMercyHospi-tal Clermont, where he was pro-nounced dead, Rodenberg said.

Tincher was taken to theHamilton County Coroner’s Of-fice for an autopsy, said DebbieHawkins, a spokesman for theClermont County Coroner’s Of-fice.

Hawkins said the final autop-sy report may not be finisheduntil eight to 13 weeks after thedate of death.

She said the Hamilton Coun-ty Coroner’s Office was waitingfor test results.

“Sometimes it just takesawhile,” she said.

Rodenbergsaid there isno in-formation or evidence the deathwas anything other than an acci-dent and there isno indicationoffoul play.

JacksonTownshipautopsypending2-year-old boy foundin back-yard poolBy John Seneyjseney@communitypress.com

BATAVIA — Judge StephanieWyler, who has presided overClermont County’s juvenile andprobate courts for almost 22years, is retiring Dec. 31.

Wyler said she told her staffmembers about her plans Dec.11.

“People are still crying,” she

said today, Dec.12.

Wylersaid thegreatest thingabout her time asjudge was thepeople whoworked with herin the juvenileand probatecourts.

“They are fantastic,” she

said.Wyler said she is stepping

down because of changes in theOhio retirement system that gointo effect in January.

“With the financial changes,it would be foolish not to do it,”she said.

Before joining the juvenileand probate court in February1991, Wyler served on the oldcounty (now municipal) court

for fouryearsandwas inprivatepractice for 12 years.

Wyler said she will stay busyin retirement.

She will continue to teach atthe University of Cincinnati,where she is a adjunct professorof criminal justice.

“I am also trying to write anovel,” she said.

Juvenile JudgeWyler to retire Dec. 31By John Seneyjseney@communitypress.com

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Wyler will stay active inClermont County, includ-ing serving on the board ofthe Clermont County Boys& Girls Club.

“I will devotemore timeto that,” she said.

Tim Rudd, chair of theClermont County Republi-

can Party, said Gov. JohnKasich will appoint a suc-cessor to Wyler.

He said there is no setprocedure for making theappointment.

“It is up to the gover-nor’s office to dictate theprocedure,” Rudd said.

In the past, Govs. BobTaft and George Voinovichsought input from theCler-mont County Central Com-mitte on appointments, he

said.Other governors have

used special panels to rec-ommend appointments,Rudd said.

“At this point we arewaiting on word from thegovernor on how to pro-ceed,” he said.

If no appointment ismade before Wyler stepsdown Dec. 31, the Ohio Su-preme Court can appoint avisiting judge to fill in.

“Whena judge retires, itis not unusual to appointthe incumbent as visitingjudge,” Rudd said.

Wyler said she wouldserve as visiting judge, ifneeded, until Kasich ap-points a successor.

Rudd said some Cler-mont County residents al-ready have expressed in-terest to him in the posi-tion: Municipal CourtJudge James Shriver, As-sistant Clermont CountyProsecutor Mary LynneBirck, Milford attorneyDavid Hunter and Ameliaattorney William Rapp.

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GOSHEN TWP. — A Go-shen High School teacherwith expertise in theareas of math and dramais the winner of the 2012Excellence in EducationAward presented by theGoshen Chamber of Com-merce.

Becky Dornette, whoteaches integrated mathand honors geometry, waspresented with the awardDec. 3 at the chamber’sCommunity Awards andInstallation Dinner at theGoshen United MethodistChurch.

Other award winnerswere Sgt. RonRobinson oftheGoshenPoliceDepart-ment,winner of thePublicServant Award; and AndyEvans of John H. EvansFuneral Home, winner ofthe Business of the YearAward.

Chamber PresidentSharon McFadden saidDornette was nominatedfor the education award“because of her dedica-tion to Goshen studentsand her hard work to seethat all her students per-form at their highest lev-els.”

Dornette, who has 17years of teaching experi-ence, is part of a success-ful math department atthe high school, passing100 percent of her stu-dents on the Ohio Gradua-tionTest last year,McFad-den said.

In her work as dramateacher, Dornette orga-nizes two plays a yearwith two full casts of ac-

tors for each.Other nominees for the

Excellence in EducationAward were:

»Kelsey Gill, a lan-guage arts teacher at Go-shen Middle School.

» LoriWest, afirst-gradeteacher atMarr/CookElemen-tarySchool.

»Mi-chelle Al-exander, a

fifth-grade teacher atSpaulding ElementarySchool.

McFadden said theaward for Evans “waswell-deserved.”

Evans has worked athis family’s funeral homesince 1995.

The funeral home haslocations inGoshen Town-ship and Milford.

Evans is a member ofthe Goshen Lions Club

and has been president ofthe group since 2001.

He also is secretary ofthe Goshen Chamber ofCommerce.

“It is nice to be recog-nized,” Evans said afteraccepting the award.

Robinson was recog-nized for his work in druginterdiction in GoshenTownship.

He also handled or as-sisted in three homicideinvestigations in thetownship that resulted inthree suspects being sentto prison.

Robinson has won sev-eral awards fromtheCler-montCountyCitizens LawEnforcementAssociation,including traffic officerof the year and officer ofthe year.

The chamber’s newboard members for 2013were installed at the din-ner. They are Ed Seigla,president; Jan McKinney,vice president; and KarenSeigla, treasurer.

Teacher, police officer,businessman recognizedBy John Seneyjseney@communitypress.com

Nominees for the the 2012 Excellence in Education Awardapplaud after Becky Dornette, right, is announced as thewinner Dec. 3 at the Goshen Chamber of CommerceCommunity Awards and Installation Dinner. Thenominees, from left, are Michelle Alexander, Lori Westand Kelsey Gill. JOHN SENEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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MILFORD — The OhioDepartment of NaturalResources recently of-feredaclass for somenon-traditional students inMilford.

The class, called theTree Commission Acad-emy, is designed for treeboards and commissions.Milford’s Parks and Rec-reationCommissionmem-bers, who also also serve

as tree co-mission-ers,wrappedup theirfreshmanclass Nov.14.

Thefour-weeklesson

plans help tree commis-sioners gain a “solid sci-ence understanding” ofthe what, when, how andwhy of tree maintenanceand management, ODNRRegional Urban ForesterWendi Van Buren said.

“It’s important to trainthese people because a lotof the commissionersdon’t have a backgroundin tree maintenance andmanagement,” Van Burensaid. “They just careabout their communities.

During the freshmanclass, students learnedabout ordinances, tree bi-ology, urban forestry,marketing urban forestryand scheduling.

The concepts taught inthe class help tree com-missioners understandwhy pruning must medone a certain way, why

trees sometimes need tobe cut down and how tomanage tree populationsas a whole, Van Burensaid.

Commissioner SteveVolk said the class provid-ed information for day-to-day issues, like recogniz-ing disease in trees andknowing if they need to becut down.

“We don’t want citizensto cut down a perfectlyhealthy tree just becausetheydon’t likewhere it is,”Volk said.

He said the Tree Com-mission Academy hashelpedacclimatehimwithhis duties as a tree com-missioner and increasedhis appreciation of trees.

“A lot of times peopledon’t see the trees,” hesaid. “The experiencethem ... but aren’t awareofthe value they bring.”

The sophomore lessonplans include topics suchas municipal and govern-ment relations with treeboards, urban soils and se-lection, maintenance andinventory.

The junior and seniorclasses are somewhat of adeparture from the class-room lesson structure ofthe freshman and sopho-more classes, with a focusongroupprojects,VanBu-ren said. Students mustdevelop a master plantingplan and amaster plan forthe community.

“I’m always impressedsomuchby themforwork-ing so hard,” Van Burensaid. “It says a lot when acommunity goes throughthis training.”

The sophomore classwill begin in February.

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Budget meetingGOSHEN TWP. — The

trusteeswill hold a specialmeeting to work on the2013 budget at 5 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 3, at thetownship trustees office,6757 Goshen Road.

Tree recyclingStonelick Township of-

ficials will offer Christ-mas tree recyclingDec. 26through Jan.11at the Cler-mont County fairgrounds.

Turkey shootMembers of theDennis

Johnson VFW Post 6562,1596 Ohio 131, in Milford,are hosting Turkey Shootsevery Sunday 11 a.m. to 3p.m. or as long as there are

shooters. All guns will begauged. Call 575-2102 formore information.

Holiday dinnerThe League of Women

Voters of Clermont Coun-tyhad their annual holidaydinner party Dec. 5 at theOasis in Miami Township.A live concert was provid-ed by a combined choralgroup from the West Cler-mont schools called “ByRequest.”

The members contrib-uted to a fund to pay forgifts for children who arein the care of Children’sProtectiveServices.Manygifts were provided, butmany more are needed.League members encour-age all groups and individ-

uals to help those in needthis holiday season.

School meetingGOSHEN TWP. — The

Goshen school board willhold an organizationalmeeting 6:30 p.m.Monday,Jan. 14, in the communityroom at Goshen HighSchool, 6707GoshenRoad.

The school board's reg-ular monthly meeting willfollow at 7 p.m.

Winter travelThe Cincinnati Nature

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The program will takeplaceeverySunday inJan-

uary from 2 p.m. to 3:30p.m. It is a recurring win-ter series at CNC that pro-vides speakers with an op-portunity to recount theirtravel experiences, allow-ing visitors to journey to anew part of the world inthe comfort of CNC’sRoweWoods auditorium.

Admission to eachevent is free for CNCmembers and $8 and dailyadmission rates apply tonon-members. Registra-tion is not required, butcan be completed onlineforwinterweather cancel-lation updates.

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TheOhioAttorneyGen-eral’sOffice has partneredwith the Ohio Departmentof Health and the DrugFree Action Alliance toprovide 66 free prescrip-tion drug drop boxesthroughout Ohio. Two arein Clermont County.

The Goshen TownshipPolice Department in-stalled one of the prescrip-tion drug drop boxes at theoffice, 6757 Goshen Road,and is available to the pub-lic between 8 a.m. and 4:30p.m. Monday through Fri-day. The drop boxes are

mailbox-style disposalbins that are placed insidelaw enforcement agenciesto be used by residentsduring normal businesshours. Law enforcement isresponsible for monitor-ing the boxes and properlydisposing of the medica-tions. Each location is con-tracted with a regional in-cinerator facility, ap-proved by the Ohio EPA, todispose of the collectedmedications in the mostenvironmentally-friendlymanner.

“When a person has un-wanted or unneeded pre-scriptions in their home,there is always a risk thatthe medication could end

up in the hands of a child, ateenagerorevenadrugad-dict,” said Goshen Town-ship Police Chief Ray Sny-der. “By providing securedrop boxes, residents cansafely discard their medi-cations without any con-cern that the medicationcould hurt someone.”

The second one will beat the Clermont CountySheriff’s Office, 4470 Ohio222, in January.

“The Clermont CountySheriff’s Office is pleasedto be a partner in thisworthwhile endeavor.Pharmaceutical abuse andmisuse is continually onthe rise, and is frequentlyconnected toolddrugs that

have not been properly se-cured or disposed of,” saidSheriff A.J. “Tim” Roden-berg. “The Drug Drop Offprogram will provide aconvenient way for citi-zens to assist in reducingthe presence and availabil-ity of medications thatmight otherwise be abusedby others. A drop box willbe available in the lobby ofour main headquarters24/7, 365 days a year.”

The Pierce TownshipPolice Department starteda prescription drug drop-off program earlier thisyear. For more informa-tion, call 752-4100.

The program targetssouthern Ohio law en-forcement agencies, aspart of their newly estab-lished Ohio PrescriptionDrug Drop Box Program,because the region is con-sidered the epicenter forprescription drug abuse inthe state. Ohio AttorneyGeneral Mike DeWine re-leased a statement ex-plaining why he felt it wasimportant to create thisfree program: “Many lawenforcement agencies justdon’t have the money intheir budgets for properdisposal units,which is onereason why we wanted toprovide them.”

The Ohio Departmentof Health reports that two-thirds of those who wereprescribed prescriptionpain medication in Ohiohad medication left overfrom their last prescrip-tion; nearly 60 percent ofOhioans kept the leftovermedication and only 29percent reported they dis-posed of it. The remainingtwopercentgave themedi-cation to someone else orsold it.

“According to a recentcounty-wide survey con-ducted by the (Coalitionfor a Drug-Free ClermontCounty), two-thirds of re-spondents indicated thatmisusedmedications weremost often received fromarelative or non-familymember,” said HeidiWoods, coalition director.“Reducing availability toprescription drugs is acritical step in dealingwith the abuse.”

To reduce the amount ofprescription drug abuse,the coalition has released acall to action for thosewithprescriptions. Asking peo-ple to monitor, secure anddispose of their unwantedmedications responsibly.For more information, vis-it: http://bit.ly/VLtD2v.

The idea of providing asafe and proper way forcitizens to dispose of theirunwanted medications hasimmensely gained popu-larity over the past fewyears. The federal DrugEnforcement Administra-tionmanagesa freenation-al day for pharmaceuticalcollection that has beenvery successful with locallaw enforcement agenciesand citizens across theU.S.

Dr. Lee AnnWatson, as-sistantdirectorof theCler-mont County MentalHealth and RecoveryBoard, said, “It is crucial tohave several permanentlocations in the county tocollect medications in be-tween these events.”

This past September,the DEA held their fifthdrug collection event intwo years. About 5,263 lo-cations participated, 2,805lbs. were collectedthroughout the Tristatearea and in total they col-lected about 244 tons(488,395 lbs.) of unwantedmedication nationwide.When the results from allfive events were totaled,the DEA properly dis-posed of more than 2 mil-lion pounds of medica-tions.

Unused medicationsnot only present the poten-tial to harm families; stud-ies show trace amounts ofpharmaceuticals can alsothreaten water quality.John McManus, programmanager for the ClermontCounty Division of StormWater Management, said,“Unwanted prescriptiondrugs can find their wayinto our water supplywhen people flush them orpour them down the drain.Waste water treatmentplants aren’t designed toremove these types ofchemicals. While not atlevels that affect humanhealth, the U.S. EPA hasbegun todetect some typesof medication in streamsand drinking water acrossthe nation.”

For additional informa-tion about the prescriptiondrug drop-off boxes, callWoods at 735-8159.

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“By providingsecure dropboxes, residentscan safelydiscard theirmedications ... ”CHIEF RAY SNYDERGoshen Township Police

CLERMONT COUNTY —County officials anticipatean increase in general fundoperating revenues for2013, but it may be short-lived.Tobudgetwith that inmind, this year’s budgetshowsexpenseswill not ex-ceed projected revenues.

The increase in the fundbalance is the result of one-time money returned fromprojects such as Ivy Pointeand Jungle Jim’s, said Su-kie Scheetz, director of thecounty’s Office ofManage-ment and Budget.

Scheetzprojects operat-ing revenue growth ofabout 2.7 percent for 2013.But, because of increasingtaxes, countyresidentswilllikely have less discretion-ary funds in the near fu-ture. By 2014, she antici-pates operating revenuewill decrease.

“What we have to do isbe as prudent as possible,”she said.

“What we’re going tohave to do next year iswatch the revenue streamas it comes in - since that’swhat we’ve balanced theappropriations with - andjustmakesure it ismeetingor exceeding the revenueestimate,” Scheetz said.

In addition to a revenueincrease, the year-end gen-eral fundbalance isexpect-ed to be slightly higher in2013 than in 2012. The esti-matedyear-endbalance for2012 is about $16.7 million.For 2013, it is estimated tobe about $17.9 million. Theactual spendable amountfor the year-end fund bal-ance is estimated at $15million for 2012 and $16.5

million for 2013. The rest isearmarked for specificprojects.

She cautioned that thisspendable money is not aset number, it is higherbased on reimbursementsfrom major projects. Thatis why the fund balanceshows growth in 2012 and2013, but is likely to de-crease depending on howthe commissioners decideto spend money in the fu-ture.

“Wedon’t knowwhat therevenues are going to beuntil the end of the year,”said Commissioner BobProud.

Onenon-operatingreve-nue stream affecting thegeneral fund balance iseconomic development.The revenues are restrict-ed to the economic devel-opment program. In 2012and 2013, the revenues areprojected to exceed pro-gram expenses, Scheetzsaid.

In addition to revenuesbeing up, appropriationsfor economic developmentare about $120,000 lowerfor 2013 than in 2011.Scheetz said the county’scontract with the privatenon-profit Economic De-velopment Corporation ofClermont County (ED3C)was not renewed.

Scheetz also includedcasino revenues in thecounty projections. She es-timates the county will re-ceive about $2.1 million in2013, despite being told bystate officials the revenuecould be $3 million.

The commissioners ap-proved the 2013 appropria-tion proposal Dec. 5.

County OKs 2013appropriationsBy Roxanna Blevinsrblevins@communitypress.com

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Sarah Taylor of Milford, a ca-reer specialist at Great Oaks Ca-reer Campuses, is the winner ofthe Region IVAssociation for Ca-reer and Technical Education Ca-reer Guidance Award. Taylor isone of three finalists competingfor the 2013 national title. ThisnewACTEaward is sponsored byKuder Inc., a provider of online

solutions for career planning.As thecareer specialist atLive

OaksCareerCampus,Taylorisre-sponsible for meeting with pros-pective students and their fam-ilies, and helping students regis-ter and become involved at theLive Oaks campus. Taylor orga-nizes annual visits to campus foraffiliate secondary schools; she

changed the way these visits ranby implementing a career fair en-vironment. Her strong relation-ships with students have enabledher to recruit hundreds of stu-dents to act as tour guides, speak-ers at affiliate schools and socialmedia advocates. She led effortsto increase enrollment as a per-centage of capacity each year,

with all programs at 100-percentcapacity in fall 2011.

The ACTE Career GuidanceAwardrecognizesschoolcounsel-ors and career development pro-fessionalswhohavemade signifi-cant contributions to advocate,educate and communicate thevalueofCTEasaviablecareerop-tion to a variety of audiences, in-

cluding students and adults.The winner will be announced

at the Awards Banquet, a dinnerand awardpresentation recogniz-ing the best CTE educators in thecountryNov.28atCareerTechVI-SION 2012 in Atlanta.

For more information, visithttp://bit.ly/R18Riy.

Taylor honored for career counseling

Live Oaks students werehonored as Students of theMonth for October. They werenominated by their instruc-tors for their work both in andout of class. They are:

Madison Cox is a junior inthe Veterinary Assisting pro-gram.Herhomeschool isCler-mont Northeastern. Instruc-tor Kim Brown said: “Madisonis a go-getter in lab. She is al-ways looking to what she cando next for the lab and the ani-mals. She is always offeringhelp to those who need it. Sheis such a pleasure to have inthe lab. She gets along greatwith her classmates and has agreat attitude.”

Megan Shaw of Goshen is aVeterinary Assisting senior.Brown wrote, “Megan is ateam player. She is alwayslooking for ways to improvethe lab and the work complet-

ed within. She is an officer inthe FFA organization and aleader in the classroom. She isalways respectful of her peersand her teacher. She has agreat attitude in all she does atschool.”

Angela Snyder of Lovelandis a senior in the Cosmetologyprogram. She was nominatedby instructor Bev Davis, whosaid, “Angie is an excellentstudent. She is on the NationalHonor Society. She is also tak-ing college classes this year.She has a very pleasant per-sonality and gets along wellwith others. I amvery proud ofher. She has great cosmetolo-gy skills.”

The students were recog-nized at a luncheon in theirhonor.

Submitted by Jon Weidlich,Community Relations Director,Great Oaks Career Campuses.

Live Oaks honors Oct.Students of the Month PATTISON ELEMENTARY

SCHOOLThe following students were named tothe honor roll for the first quarter ofthe 2012-2013 school year.Grades 4, 5, 6 - High Honor RollReilly Ackermann, Spencer Adamson,Anthony Ahrman, Matthew Alte-muehle, Payton Bauer, Porter Bausch,Katie Belcher, Anna Bieber, OliviaBieber, Jack Bohache, Tabitha Bran-denburg, Molly Buck, Alyssa Campbell,Taylor Cassidy, Cole Chaney, ElijahCliffe, Dillion Clifton, Kylie Clifton,John Codner, Mary Jane Cook, KayleeCoultas, Calvin Delay, A. J. Dickerson,Eli Dickerson, Leah Dool, LaurenDunevant, Erica Eberly, Shay Edblom,Carley Eggemeyer, Riley Eggemeyer,Sophie Elleman, Jocelyn Ellison-Witt,A. J. Evans, Jacob Fields, Cole Fisher,Payton Gage, Katie Geier, Julia Gill,Divya Giridhar, Reece Gormley, Cath-erine Gottsacker, Alex Hannah, AnnaHarding, Gregory Hardware, JacobHaskins, Connor Hawkins, BrigetteHaynes, Joshua Henke, Kylie Hicks,Ciara Higgins, Evan Higgins, LillianHoerr, Emma Holly, Josie Homan, BenHoward, Alexis Hudson, KimberlyHudson, Sarah Hudson, Lillie Huse-man, Rory Huseman, Elle Jacobsson,Ella Johnson, Mallory Kern, Noah

Kuhlman, Chad Lynn, Cameron Malo-tt, McKenna Malott, Natalie Marracci-ni, Grace Marshall, Mallory McAfee,Alec McCain, Colin McCain, KevinMcCammon, Addison McKinney, KatieMeyer, Olivia Moore, Rebecca Moore,Rush Morris, Sylvia Muennich, BrianaMullarkey, Dylan Mullarkey, SashaOehler, Olivia Ossola, Jasmine Peffly,Wolfe Pehowic, Claire Perrin, WillPond, Vishnu Rajkumar, SusmitaRenjith, Kaitlyn Ruschell, ZacharyRuschell, Jack Scally, MargaretSchmidt, Austin Snay, Maggie Soult,Ben Steele, Hailey Steiner, Shelby Sten,Jill Stokes, Harper Strickland, RavenValente, Caitlyn Varner, Sathvik Vasa,Anna Verderber, Quinn Walson,Hannah White, Laura WinterodGrades 4, 5, 6 - Honor RollJack Ackermann, Carl Alston, AdamAnderson, Corina Atkins, Ben Atwell,Cameron Atwell, Jacob Ayler, GavinBangert, Hunter Bascle, AnthonyBassano, Quinn Bitzer, Zach Brinker,Abigail Brinkman, Weston Brossart,Breanna Brown, Owen Brown, AndreaBryant, Daisy Burns, Aaron Caldwell,Emma Canter, Cade Cantwell, JessicaCooper, Noah Cooper, Elijah Davidson,Keegan Davidson, Rielynn Davidson,Christina Drees, Riley Dunne, CoreyEggemeyer, Justin Eglian, Mackenzie

Farmer, Alexis Fields, Nathan Flannery,Maxmilion Flaugher, Devin Fleek,Matthew Foy, Hannah Gallimore,Jacob Garcia, Julian Giver, T. R. Glynn,David Grandstaff, Evan Griswold,Paigelyn Harris, Mason Harvey, Han-nah Hauck, Ethan Holman, JeremyHoltz, Colin Horn, Zoe Huxell, Kame-ron Isaac, Allison Insko, MadisonJohnson, Caleb Keller, Chloe Key,Paige Kleinfeldt, Kelsey Krigbaum,Arman, Kussman, Tessi Lila, Jack Liles,Holden Lewis, Gehrig Listermann,Jackson Louderback, Jason Luttmann,Jillian Mack, Rachel Malloy, DruMatheny, Jordon McBeath, GunnarMcAfee, Sydney McDonough, PeytonMerz, Tristin Messerschmidt, AliceMolter, Andrew Molter, Lydia Moore,Margaret Nolan, Benjamin O’Toole,Sarah Paeltz, Dominic Pascale, Megh-an Perrin, Max Pickett, Sean Prastine,Anna Renaker, Michael Richards,Isabelle Rowe, Michael Salvucci, EmiliaSander, Vince Scally, Cameron Schaef-er, Ethan Schaefer, Audrey Seitz, JakeSherwood, Alex Skinner, Jacob Snyder,Ann Stevens, Will Stevens, ClaireStriet, Daniel Taylor, C. J. Thompson,Ben Tonucci, Ben Turner, ThomasWagner, Candace Walson, JacobWeaver, Ashley Wingo, Eric Wolff,Max Wolter

HONOR ROLL

Fifteen girls fromGirls on theRunatSt.ColumbanSchoolgot to-gether Nov. 8 to serve their com-munity by preparing some spe-cial gifts for a local animal shel-ter, Circle Tail Inc.

As part of the Girls on the Runprogram at the school, the girls(grades three to five) spent sometime learning about communityand the importance of givingback. This philosophy, plus theirlove of animals, led them tochoose to do a service project forCircle Tail.

The girls created rope dogtoys by braiding multi-coloredfleece and they collected otherneeded items for the shelter suchas dog food, dog treats, chewbones, grooming equipment, dogtoys and cleaning supplies. Aweek later, a volunteer from Cir-cleTail visited the groupwith twoservice dogs. She talked to thegirlsmore about Circle Tail’s pro-grams and its dogs, and then shethanked them for their time anddonations.

Girls on the Run of GreaterCincinnati inspires pre-teen girlsto be healthy and confident usinga fun curriculum that creativelyintegrates running. The program

uses exercise, positive reinforce-ment and encouraging role mod-els to provide girlswith the confi-dence they need in those criticalpre-teen years.

Each 75-minute lesson com-bines running andwalking gameswith various life skills, includinglessons on healthy eating, bodyimage, setting goals, cooperationand other age-appropriate topics.

At the end of the season, all lo-cal girls come together for theGirlson theRun5krun/walk.Thisyear it was at Nov. Sawyer Point,when all 15 St. Columban girlsparticipated, many competing ina “real” race for their first time.

The girls in the St. Columbanprogram are: Madeline Brisken,Abby Gries, Sarah Jackson, Ra-mei Jackson, Kelly Kendall, Oli-viaRademacher,CaitlinReardon,Payton Robinson, Ella Schaltz,Emily Schwartz, Julia Shrofe,Kaitlyn Torbeck, Abby Von Nida,AndreaWhite, andMaria Zierolf.The coaches are: Karen Robin-son, Rachel Von Nida and LindaZierolf.

If you’d like to learn moreaboutGirls on theRun ofGreaterCincinnati, visitwww.gotrcincinnati.org.

Members of the St. Columban Girls on the Run teamwith items theycollected for Circle Tail Inc., from left: front, Sarah Jackson, CaitlinReardon, Madeline Brisben, Ella Schaltz and Olivia Rademacher; middlerow, Payton Robinson, Kaitlyn Torbeck and Emily Schwartz; back row,Kelly Kendall, Abby Gries, Abby Von Nida, Maria Zierolf, Ramei Jackson,Julia Shrofe and Andrea White. THANKS TO KAREN ROBINSON

‘Girls on the Run’give back to animals

STUDENTS EXPLAIN PROJECTS

Third-graders at Spaulding Elementary School talked about their class projects Dec. 10 at the Goshenschool board meeting. From left are Kellen Wells, Makayla Warren, Nathan Heyne, Luxe Brown andtheir teacher Crystal Dozier. JOHN SENEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

PUMPKIN BOOK

Mulberry second-graders displayed the Pumpkin Book Projects Oct. 31. In front from left: Brady BushmanMason Dobbratz, Rachel Moore and James Marshall. Back row: Brady Vollman, SamMetzger, SavannahAlmer, Michael Knorr and Dawson Daniels. Kneeling: Eann Distler, Ashley Suddith, Bryce Burleson,Garrett Laing, Olivia Lemle and Ava Hassert. THANKS TO KIM LAING

Mulberry ElementarySchool second-graderRachel Moore, right,waits to answersquestions about herpumpkin book projectduring the PumpkinBook Project Parade Oct.31. THANKS TO KIM LAING

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ball and Cambron points to aslogan assistant coach GarySchulte says: Time, place andpressure. They believe it’s abouthowmuch time is on the clock,

where you are shooting fromand is it a pressure situation ornowmeaning do we need thatshot or now. The Eagles areshooting more than 43 percentfrom the field on the season.

“I think we do have goodshooters, but I think they aredeveloping the understanding ofwhen to take those shots,” Cam-bron said. “ … Our offense isdesigned to get the ball insidewith the height we have …Wetalk a lot about offensive effi-ciency.”

MILFORD—Going back tolast season, the Milford boy’sbasketball team has won 11 of itslast 15 games and is off to a 3-2start this season with both theirlosses coming by a combined 5points.

Coach Joe Cambron puts a lotof the success on his team’sdefensive effort. Outside oftheir double overtime, one-pointloss to Colerain where theyallowed 73 points, the Eagles aregiving up just 46 points a gameand opponents are shootingunder 33 percent from the field.

“Our defensive effort hasbeen phenomenal,” Cambronsaid. “That’s really important tous. We feel like we have enoughoffensive potential across theboard.”

A lot of times you find outwhat your team is made of inclose games and pressure situa-tions. Their three wins havecome by an average of six pointsand even in the loss to Colerainthe Eagles found themselvesdown 13 at one point and wereable to climb back in it. This issomething Cambron believeslies within the continuity of hissquad.

“This team has eight seniorsand collectively they are veryclose,” the 11th-year coach said.“Their chemistry is tremendousand they have a lot of fun togeth-er. There is a healthy competi-tion between them and a tough-ness to them. They want to win.”

On the offensive side of theball, the Eagles have five guysaveraging six and a half pointsor more per game, but seniorBrennan Farrell is clearly themain threat on the team. Thesenior is putting up more than20 points and five rebounds agame, while shooting more than43 percent from the field and3-point land.

“His decision making is fan-tastic,” Cambron said. “He’salways been a good player andright now his decision makingand poise have been tremen-dous. The rest of the team feedsoff him.”

While Farrell may be scoring,the whole team has been ex-tremely efficient shooting the

Eagles getting itdone defensivelyTeam has eightclose-knit seniors

Milford forward Garrett Mayleben finesses one into the hoop duringthe Eagles 56-52 loss to Loveland Dec. 14. The Bowling Green commit issecond on the team in scoring at 9.2 points per game and leads theEagles with 6.4 rebounds a contest. BRANDON SEVERN/FOR THE COMMUNITY

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Brennan Farrell of Milford takes itright up the heart of the Lovelanddefense as the Eagles lost toLoveland 56-52 Dec. 14. Farrellleads the Eagles in scoring withmore than 20 points a game.BRANDON SEVERN/FOR THE COMMUNITY

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through a tough stretch it canmakeyour teamstronger downthe road. With Mason expect-ing Davidson back sometimeafter the first of the year andsophomores Courtney Turnerand Kayla Miller averagingmore than six points a game,the question is whether theteamwill get stronger this sea-son or if it will havemore of animpact come 2013-2014.

“That is our hope,” Masonsaid about his team growingfrom this experience. “Wekeep telling ourselves that. Wedon’t want the girls to look atnext year, and for the seniorsthis year, they don’t want to seeus scrap this season. I do thinkthe future is bright.”

GOSHEN — A young team, abeefed up schedule and astrong conference hasn’t beena good recipe for the GoshenLadyWarriors basketball teamthrough the first seven gamesof the 2012-2012 season.

The young team is 0-7 andwithout injured junior BeccaDavidson, who was an all-league player a season ago, butcoach Dave Mason likes theway his team has battledthrough the tough start.

“Really for our size, we bat-tle and that is one of our big-gest things,” he said. “I keeptelling them they have to keepworking.”

On top of everything elsegoing against them, Masongraduated seven seniors lastyear andwhile trying to get hisyoung girls minutes last sea-son things are different whenthey have to shoulder the load.

“There have been growingpains,”Mason said. “Theyhaveshowed signs that they are go-ing to get there. Part of thechallenge is how you get thatfirst win, but there is improve-ment along theway…Thegirlshaven’t given up. They come inand work hard and that is howwe get through it.”

There are a myriad ofthings that contribute to theLady Warriors’ offensivestruggles.

Mason put in a new offensedue to the size problems heknew he would encounter. Heisn’t getting much productionoutside of his guard positionsand everybody is looking fortheir role on the team. Whenyou add those factors up, itmakes it easier to understandwhy they are averaging 32points per game.

“If I could get a little piecefrom everybody (things wouldimprove), but we haven’t gotthat yet,” Mason said.

Outside of giving up 78points to Western Brown, theLady Warrior defense hasplayed well. Defense is not theproblem in Mason’s mind.

“We have to get better deci-sion-making on offense,” hesaid. “The defense has beenawesome, but those decisionshave to come. That is what wehave to build on.”

Some say when you go

Young Warriorsworking throughearly strugglesBy Tom Skeentskeen@communitypress.com

Goshen sophomore Kayla Millerworks down by the baselineduring the Lady Warriors 52-40loss to Bethel-Tate Dec. 6. Milleris averaging six point and morethan two rebounds a contest.BRANDON SEVERN/FOR THE COMMUNITY

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Courtney Turner of Goshen triesto get around Bethel defenderAlex Shinkle during the LadyWarriors 52-40 loss Dec. 6.Turner leads Goshen in scoringat 6.4 points per game. BRANDON

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Boys basketball»Milford lost its first game of

the season 73-72 in double over-time to ColerainDec.11. BrennanFarrell led all scorers with 29points.

The Eagles dropped their sec-ond game in a row, this time to

Loveland 56-52 Dec. 14. Farrellscored 16 points.

»Goshen overcame a two-point halftime deficit to beatWestern Brown 56-52 Dec. 11.Senior Ryan Ashcraft led theWarriors with 23 points.

Goshen moved to 3-2 afterbeatingBethel-Tate63-60Dec.14.Senior Nick Messer scored 16points.

» Clermont Northeastern lost

an11-point halftime lead to lose toWilliamsburg 59-57 Dec. 11. Sen-iorDerrickSchmidt led theRock-ets with 16 points.

The Rockets improved to 2-4on the season following a 52-44victory overBlanchesterDec.14.Senior Patrick Cornett scored 12points.

Girls basketball» AndersontookdownMilford

63-42Dec. 8. ShaynaSimmons ledthe Lady Eagles with 11 points.

The Lady Eagles picked uptheir first win of the season Dec.10 in a 53-48 victory over Amelia.Simmons again led the teamwith18 points.

»Goshen was outscored 25-11in thesecondhalf ina48-30 loss toGeorgetown Dec. 10. CourtneyTurner led the Lady Warriorswith 10 points.

Goshen lost toLittleMiami 59-35 Dec. 13 despite 13 points fromsophomore Kayla Miller.

» Clermont Northeastern lostto Norwood 70-45 Dec. 10. SeniorCarly Aselage led the LadyRock-ets with 18 points.

TheLadyRockets improvedto3-2on theseasonaftera43-37vic-tory over Batavia Dec. 13. Sopho-

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»McNicholas guardHannah Taylor turned ina 16-point effort as theRockets beat Carroll 50-48Dec. 8.KatieRobinsonchipped in 15 points.

Wrestling»Milford lost to Syca-

more and La Salle Dec. 8.Randy Bronough (113pounds) and DominickSerge (160) were victo-rious for the Eagles inboth matches.

Boys swimming»Milford defeated

Loveland 135-49 Dec. 12.Senior Mitch Connor andjunior Alex Hahn eachwon two events for theEagles.

Boys bowling»Goshen defeated

Mt. Healthy 2,370-2,060Dec. 11. Ryan Hicks ledthe Warriors with a 413series.

»Milford beat Ameliaby 746 pins Dec. 12 be-hind a 428 high-seriesfromjuniorKyleChance.

»McNick earned aGCLCentral win by beat-ing Purcell Marian 2,511-1,931 Dec. 13. Senior ZebBolling posted a 414 highseries.

Girls bowling»Goshen beat Mt.

Healthy 1,816-1,474 Dec.11. Sophomore HannaSchafer led the Warriorswith a 308 series.

» The Milford LadyEagles beatAmelia1,868-1,652 Dec. 12. FreshmanSarah Schmidtgeslingled with a 296 series.

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More thanamonthafterHurricane Sandy struckthe East Coast, severaldrivers from Auto WorksTowing inMiami Townshipare among those helpingclean up the devastation.

Owner Tug Brock saidauto auction companiesare hiring tow trucks toclear the cars off thestreets so they can be auc-tioned off for individualparts.

“We picked up on itfrom there,” he said.

Brock said there areprobably 75 to 100 towtrucks from Indiana, Ohioand Kentucky helping inNewYork and New Jersey.

Auto Works employees

DonMesaros, PaulOsborn,Dan Boeh and Jack John-son traveled to New Yorkabout three weeks ago to

assist in Sandy cleanup.Mesaros said the group

has been living and work-ing on Staten Island,where

they’ve worked 12-16 hourdays hauling cars off thestreets. He said the “unbe-lievable” damage he’s seen

includes boats pushedfrom the ocean to the mid-dle of main roads and en-tire homes washed away.

“I can’t believe the dev-astation,” he said.

Mesaros said as hisgroup of tow trucks, whichhauls about 120 cars eachday, works to clean upsome of the wreckage, theRed Cross is helping feedand clothe people, and util-ity workers continue to re-store electricity.

Brock said while thepay forworking in the areais good, it’s important tohelp when there’s the abil-ity to do so.

“It’s a good thing to beinvolved in,” he said. “Thepeople out thereneedyou.”

Mesaros saidheplans tocome home with many ofthe other drivers in thedays leading up to Christ-mas, but could return afterthe holidays.

Milford towing companyhelps with ‘Sandy’ clean upAuto, boatstowed awayBy Rob Dowdyrdowdy@communitypress.com

Weeks after Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast, crews are still working long hours toclean up the wreckage. PROVIDED

MILFORD — The Ohio-Indiana-Kentucky Councilof Governments (OKI) isseeking input from resi-dents of the region.

OKI officials in theeight-county Greater Cin-cinnati region are collect-ing feedback via question-naire as part of an outreachcampaign called “How DoWe Grow FromHere?”

The purpose of the cam-

paign is to determinewhich areas to focus on intheir Strategic RegionalPolicy Plan. The OKI LandUse Commission adoptedthe plan, which focuses onthe land use-transportationconnection, in 2005.

Regional PlanningMan-ager Travis Miller said theplan is intended to be aguide document for localgovernments for decisionsabout issues like transpor-tation and environmentalissues.

“Since this is a land-usepolicy for an eight-countyarea, I hope Milford resi-dents and business ownersgive their feedback so wewill carry some weight,”City Manager Jeff Wrightsaid. “It benefits residentsto voice their feedback.”

Miller shared somebackground about the sur-vey Nov. 20 and thankedMilford City Council mem-bers for posting the link onthe city website.

“Most of my remarks

are asking and kind of aplea to communities to as-sist us,” he said. “TonightI’m here to say, ‘Thankyou,’ because you’re al-ready ahead of us on someoutreach efforts.”

He said 28 strategic re-gional issues are identifiedin the policy plan. The is-sues are organized into sixcategories -transportation,public facilities and ser-vices, natural resourcesand open space, housing,economic development

and land use.“As we’re starting the

update of the plan, wewantto make sure that those is-sues are still relevant,”Miller said.

The questionnaire is atwww.howdowegrow.org. Italso can be found throughlinks on the Facebook pageOki Rcog, the OKIRCOGTwitter feed and on the cityof Milford’s website.

The questionnaire isavailable through Decem-ber.

OKI looks to communities for input about growing areaBy Roxanna Blevinsrblevins@communitypress.com

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rial by Nancy Haines in theDec. 5 issue of the CommunityJournal. Does she really thinkstates are trying to secedefrom the USA because a blackman was elected president?

She also states that those ofus who voted against Obamahave a “close minded way ofthinking.” No Nancy, I did notvote against a black man. Ivoted against our nation goingbankrupt and against infanti-cide.

Heather ByronUnion Township

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mas day, werecognize thatregardless ofthe conflictsin our world,we are allstriving tolive our livesin peace withone another.To me, thatincludes the

acceptance of those who makedifferent choices than me,including those with differentcultural and religious back-grounds than I have.

‘Tis the season for politicalcorrectness, though. Everyyear, it seems there are a few

Even though preparinglarge meals and purchasingChristmas gifts add to ourstress level this time of theyear, I’m excited, as are somany, that the Christmas sea-son is here and people stillview this season as a time ofcelebration and spending timewith family.

Having already attendedseveral Christmas parades thisyear, I can say with certaintythat the residents in our areacontinue to go out of their wayto smile a bit more and extendtheir kindness as the day wecelebrate Christ’s birth ap-proaches.

As we prepare for Christ-

ACLU-types out there who stirup conflict because they do notcelebrate Christmas or honorthe reasoning behind it. Theywould rather that we do nothave community nativityscenes and that we stick towords such as “Happy Holi-days” instead of “Merry Christ-mas.”

This has got to stop. We allrecognize that we live in a verydiverse world in which peoplemake their own life choicesaccording to how they see fit.This doesn’t mean that werestrict others from their cus-toms. It means that we all havesomething to bring to the table,and Christmas is part of that

for the vast majority of Amer-icans.

As we continue through themonth of December, I encour-age you to live out your faith,beliefs and traditions - what-ever they may be - withoutapology. Respect others, learnabout one another’s traditions,and teach others about yours.Spend time with your familyand friends, and enjoy thisjoyous time of year. The birthof Christ is reason to celebrate.

As for myself and my fam-ily, we wish all of you a very“Merry Christmas.”

Rep. Bubp may be reached bycalling (614) 644-6034, e-mailing

District88@ohr.state.oh.us.

Spend Christmas with your family

Danny BubpCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

As an educator and careerdevelopment professional, I findComplete College Ohio to fallwoefully short on many levels.The report consists of the sug-gestions developed by a taskforce convened by Jim Petro,chancellor of the Ohio Board ofRegents, to “develop a set ofstrategic recommendations forincreasing the percentage ofOhioans with college degrees.”According to Petro’s message atthe beginning of the report, hismission as chancellor also in-cludes increasing the number ofOhioans with “other meaningfulcredential(s).” Following aresome of the caveats in the taskforce’s analysis and suggestedremedies:

First, it is necessary to call

attention to oneglaring omis-sion: While theboard of re-gents is scram-bling to findways to im-prove the col-lege graduationrate - financialincentives andhigher academ-ic require-

ments, for example, - it neglectsto recognize an important factorthat research shows increasescollege success: Career maturi-ty.

In my profession as a careerspecialist, we stress to highschool students the importanceof having a clearly defined ca-

reer plan. One crucial measureof career maturity is the abilityto answer three questions: Whoam I? Where am I going? Howwill I get there? According toKenneth Gray in his book, “Get-ting Real,” there are two in-dicators of post-secondary suc-cess in college: Academic abilityand career focus. AlthoughPetro’s report addresses aca-demic ability, it scarcely touch-es upon the equally importantfactor of career focus.

Secondly, Petro claims thathis mission includes increasing“other meaningful credential(s),” but in reality, the board ofregents is primarily concernedwith higher education. CompleteCollege Ohio, as the name im-plies, centers almost exclusively

upon college completion. It isalso important to realize thatcolleges do not promote the ideaof career focus. Instead, theyurge students to enter collegeand “figure out” their majorafter they begin the collegeexperience. This is poor advicethat helps lead to the problem ofabysmal drop-out rates. Fur-thermore, many students who dograduate from college are often-times under-employed, makingit even more difficult for a vastnumber of them, as well as theirclassmates who do not completecollege, to pay back the crushingdebt they have accumulatedduring their college careers.

Finally, there are not enoughjobs in the labor market to sup-port everyone earning a college

degree. Right now, for instance,there are enormous skills gapsin the trades’ areas - for machin-ists and welders to cite twoexamples. For an interestingcommentary on the need forskilled trades’ workers in thiscountry, go to YouTube and viewMike Rowe’s testimony to theU.S. Senate on the need forskilled workers.

Perhaps instead of promotingcollege to all of our students, weshould encourage them to pur-sue the areas where they showthe most aptitude, interest andpassion.

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

Hamilton. She lives in MiamiTownship, Clermont County.

Complete College Ohio program falls woefully short

ChristinaConoverCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

and teachers,you will have ahuge role indevelopingyour dog’slifelong behav-ior.

Do you havethe knowledge,the tools andthe time tosupervise

young children around thepuppy in order to prevent in-teraction that may cause ten-sion (that may lead to aggres-sion) and instead foster joyand trust; to teach error-freehouse training, impulse con-trol, or basic behaviors such assitting; or to introduce it tomany different people andother puppies?

It is so tempting, I know.Christmas is coming up and

what a Hallmark moment it isto see a child or significantother tear off the wrapping tofind a wiggling little puppyunderneath. However, as ananimal lover and positive rein-forcement dog trainer, I’d liketo share some thoughts beforeyou make your purchase.

Puppies are not toys. Theyare living, breathing, chewing,playing, barking, eating, uri-nating, beings who will comeinto your life with a lot ofneeds.

The first six months of yourpuppy’s life will be criticalwhen it comes to socialization,teaching it all of the many lifeskills to set it (and you) up forsuccess. As its parents, family,

Can you afford a puppy? Inits first year alone, you willhave veterinary bills includingvaccines, spay or neuter orpossible illness. You will alsoneed to budget for a dog crate,exercise pen or baby gate,chew toys, an ongoing supplyof treats, high quality dogfood, a comfy bed, a leash andcollar (halter or Martingale orgentle leader), and training.

You may need to fence inyour yard.

Depending on your dog, itmay require regular grooming.If you take a vacation, you willneed to budget for doggy care.

Affording a puppy is notjust a measure of money. Askyourself this, “Realistically,how much time can I give mydog to exercise it not just now

but for a long time to come?”In general, sporting,

hounds, herding and terrierbreeds will require more dailyexercise than guardian orcompanion breeds. (However,all dogs will benefit from exer-cise.)

If you think that is expen-sive, consider that your puppywill grow into adulthood andwill more than likely be yourresponsibility for well over 10years.

Please do not buy a puppyon an impulse or because yousaw a breed of dog down thestreet or in a movie, and youwant one just like that. While itis important to choose a dog’sbreed (or breeds if it is mixed)with the general characteris-tics that will fit your lifestyle,

remember even among pup-pies in the same litter thereare a wide range of temper-aments.

There is no such thing as aready-made, well behaved dog.Once you bring your little guyhome, it is your responsibilityto teach it so that it can growto its fullest potential andadapt successfully to yourlifestyle, your family, and yourhome.

You can find a good startersearch for breed specific in-formation on the AmericanKennel Club’s website atwww.akc.org.

Lisa Desatnik is a positive reinforce-ment dog trainer with So MuchPETential. Visit her website atwww.SoMuchPETential.com.

One-day gift of a new pet is a lifetime commitment

Lisa DesatnikCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

regular basis.“If rates go up and they

lengthen the time of operationlike they did in Chicago, Cincin-nati proper will have a hard timegetting mymoney.

“What they gain in immediateprofit they will lose in the longrun due to retail and restarauntoperations closing.

“It is very short sighted andthere are examples of how poora deal they are looking at.”

J.Z.

“One reason my wife and Iprefer to shop at suburbanstores is free parking close tothe businesses we patronize.

“While we don't shop down-town we do visit the main

Dec. 12 questionWould you shop less at Cin-

cinnati businesses if the cityleased its parking facilities to aprivate company and rates in-creased? Why or why not?

“Currently I do not shopdowntown at all. Mostly I avoiddowntown due to panhandlers.Why go downtown and pay morefor parking when I can easilyget to several malls pay nothingand feel safer.”

K.S.

“I would likely curtail a lot ofmy business in the city. Rightnow I enjoy the downtown re-gion, including the OTR, on a

branch of the public library andI have season tickets for the

Bengals. Higher parking costswill only make me rethink bothpursuits.”

R.V.

“Of course! Why should I payto park when I can park for freein the suburbs?

“If the city wants to enticepeople to shop downtown theyneed to make it easier, moreconvenient and cheaper. Raisingprices is only going to drivemore people away. It's commonsense, something our city lead-ers are woefully short on.”

J.S.K.

“We already don't go down-town as much as we like becauseof parking prices! So yes it

would mean shopping less :( .”K.H.

“Raising parking costs on thepatrons who are supporting thecity core is a huge step back-wards for the city, and it threat-ens the progress made over thelast few years.

“Worse, it is short sighted toseparate the parking revenuefrom the city that benefits fromfilled parking spots.

“To a parking company, 100spots filled at $10 a spot is exact-ly the same as 1,000 spots filledat $1 a spot, but it's not hard tofigure out which is better for thecity.”

Brian

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NEXT QUESTIONNow that Michigan has ap-proved legislation to ban man-datory collection of union duesas a condition of employment,becoming the 24th state in thenation to pass a right-to-worklaw, do you think Ohio law-makers should attempt to passsimilar legislation? Why or whynot?

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012

MILFORD — LongstoneStreet Festival brought localsand visitors to Main Street inMilford, Saturday, Sept. 15.The festival, which replacedthe Sunflower Festival, isnamed after an historic longstonebuilding inMilford,builtby John Kugler in themid-1800s.

The festival featured livemusic performed by musi-cians and bands fromGreaterCincinnati, as well as food,games andmerchandise rang-ing from jewelry to nail prod-ucts. During the day-long fes-tival, many Main Street busi-nesses that did not set upbooths on the street openedtheir doors to invite custom-ers in.

Milford celebrates with new festivalBy Roxanna Blevinsrblevins@communitypress.com

Longstone Street Festival brought area residents and visitors from nearby counties to Milford Saturday, Sept. 15. Vendors sold items including jewelry, art and food, and musiciansfrom Greater Cincinnati performed on two stages. The Longstone Street Festival, which ran from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., replaced the Sunflower Street Festival. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY

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Gary, left, and Patti Henry, of Liberty Township, look at jewelry sold byMarco Gabriel during the Longstone Street Festival, Saturday, Sept. 15in Milford. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Susie Dunn, an education sales consultant for Usborne Books, ofAnderson Township, shows a book to Milford resident Sara Doepkeduring the Longstone Street Festival, Saturday, Sept. 15. ROXANNA

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RonWiechman, left and Dee Held of Maineville walktheir bikes downMain Street in Milford during theLongstone Street Festival, Saturday, Sept. 15. ROXANNA

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Emily Moore,left, paintsJemma Paul'sface, whilebehind them,Serenity Baumerpaints LolaPaul's faceduring theLongstoneStreet Festival,Saturday, Sept.15. ROXANNA

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Luke O'Rourke, "Nana," Tricia O'Rourke and JackO'Rourke of Milford rest on a bench in the shadeto eat some pizza during Longstone StreetFestival, Saturday, Sept. 15. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE

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Shauna Wilson, left, talks with Toni Farris and Cathy Pitman of Milfordabout My Personal Gardener Saturday, Sept. 15, during LongstoneStreet Festival. ROXANNA BLEVINS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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THURSDAY, DEC. 20Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at RoweWoods, 4949Tealtown Road, Nature Shop.Celebration of the life and workof artist and naturalist. Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members: $8,$3 children, free ages 3 andunder. 831-1711; www.cincynatu-re.org. Union Township.

BenefitsQuarter Raffle for Autism,6:30 p.m., Stonekry ResaleBooks, 8253 Beechmont Ave.,Vendors set up items for sale aswell. Benefits Autism. $2. 474-0123. Anderson Township.Fill the Truck Initiative, 8a.m.-9 p.m., Walgreens - With-amsville, 719 Ohio Pike, Missionto fill semi-trucks with personalcare items, blankets, sheets,coats, boots, gloves, baby for-mula, canned food, dishes, andmany other clothing. Only newitems accepted with the excep-tion of slightly worn coats.Benefits Inter Parish Ministries.Free. Presented by Fill the Truck.250-4116; www.fillthetruck.org.Withamsville.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30p.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, 2010 Wolfangel Road,$5. 379-4900. Anderson Town-ship.Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Trinity United Methodist ChurchMilford, 5767 Wolfpen-PleasantHill Road, Fusion of jazz dance,resistance training, Pilates, yogaand kickboxing. $38 per month.Presented by Jazzercise Milford.476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.Zumba Fitness Class withRobin, 7 p.m., Woodland LakesChristian Camp, 3054 Lindale-Mount Holly Road, Ages 10 andup. All experience levels. $5.310-5600; www.robin513.zum-ba.com.Monroe Township.

Garden ClubsCincinnati African VioletSociety Meeting, 7:30 p.m.,New England Club, 8135 Beech-mont Ave., Free. Presented byCincinnati African Violet Society.859-240-9057; www.cincyav-s.org. Anderson Township.

Health / WellnessMobile Mammography Unit, 7a.m.-3:30 p.m., Goshen InternalMedicine, 6746 Dick Flynn Blvd.,Fifteen-minute screenings. Costvaries per insurance plan. Fi-nancial assistance available forqualified applicants. Appoint-ment required. Presented byJewish Hospital. 686-3300;www.e-mercy.com. Goshen.Seasonal Flu Shots, 8 a.m.-4:30p.m., Clermont County GeneralHealth District, 2273 BauerRoad, Centers for Disease Con-trol and Prevention recom-mends a seasonal flu shot everyyear; especially those most atrisk for complications from flufor age six months and up.Health district is unable to billHMOs. Through Dec. 21. $20;Medicare Part B, Ohio Medicaidand Caresource accepted. Ap-pointment required. 735-8400;clermontcountyohio.gov. Bata-via.

Holiday - ChristmasAnimated Nativity Display,6-9 p.m., Comboni MissionCenter, 1318 Nagel Road, Christ-mas story presented with narra-tion, lights, animation andmusic. Mission market, Nativitysets, Christmas boutique andmission museum. Nativity narra-tion in Spanish, too. Bringcanned goods to donate tothose in need locally. Free,canned good donations accept-ed. Presented by ComboniMissionaries. 474-4997;www.combonimissionaries.org.Anderson Township.

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

and Douglas fir. Sizes range 5-10feet. $35-$45. 753-4572. Cler-mont County.

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

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

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

FRIDAY, DEC. 21Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at RoweWoods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members: $8,$3 children, free ages 3 andunder. 831-1711; www.cincynatu-re.org. Union Township.

BenefitsFill the Truck Initiative, 8a.m.-9 p.m., Walgreens - With-amsville, Free. 250-4116;www.fillthetruck.org.Withams-ville.

Clubs & OrganizationsMended Little Hearts Cincin-nati Meeting, 7 p.m., ChildFocus, 551 Cincinnati-BataviaPike, Support group for familiesaffected by No. 1 birth defect:congenital heart defects. 1 in100 babies is born with this birthdefect. Child care available withadvance registration. RSVP:CincinnatiOH@mendedlittle-hearts.org. Presented by Mend-ed Little Hearts Cincinnati.688-8280. Union Township.

Dining EventsFish Fry, 5:30-8 p.m., FraternalOrder of Eagles 2289, 265Foundry Ave., Fish, fries, coles-law, dessert, hush puppies andcoffee. Carryout available. $8, $4sandwich only. 732-9035. Bata-via.Fish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562, 1596Ohio 131, Fish sandwiches,chicken fingers or six-pieceshrimp dinner. Includes cole slawand French fries. Carryoutavailable. $5.50 and up. Present-ed by Ladies Auxiliary DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562. 575-2102.Milford.

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

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

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

Holiday - Trees

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

NatureWinter Solstice Hike, 7:30 p.m.,Pattison Park, 2228 U.S. 50,Celebrate shortest day of yearthat marks beginning of winter.Learn about astronomical andcultural significance of specialday. Meet by picnic shelter. Free.Presented by Clermont CountyPark District. 876-9013;www.parks.clermontcountyo-hio.gov. Owensville.

SATURDAY, DEC. 22Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at RoweWoods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members: $8,$3 children, free ages 3 andunder. 831-1711; www.cincynatu-re.org. Union Township.

CivicFood Drive, 9-11 a.m., DanbarryDollar - Eastgate, 4450 EastgateBlvd., Free film admission withcanned/boxed food donation.Children receive free popcorn/drink package. Benefits YWCAof Greater Cincinnati. Presentedby YWCA. 947-8222; www.dan-barry.com/eastgate.asp. UnionTownship.

Clubs & OrganizationsTOPS: Take Off Pounds Sen-sibly, 9:30-10:30 a.m., AmeliaUnited Methodist Church, 19 E.Main St., Talk about healthierchoices for living a healthier life.Ages 18 and up. Free. 753-6770.Amelia.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 9:30-10:30a.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. AndersonTownship.Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Trinity United Methodist ChurchMilford, $38 per month. 476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.Zumbawith KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, 135N. Union St., Zumba fitness andZumba Gold classes. $5. Present-ed by Kimberley “KC” Coniglio.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.

FilmsCanned Food Drive Special, 10a.m., Danbarry Dollar - Eastgate,4450 Eastgate Blvd., Family-friendly movie will play. Freepopcorn and drink package forchildren during the holidayshow. Benefits: a local area foodpantry. Free admission withcanned food donation. 753-6588; www.danbarry.com.Union Township.

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

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

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

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

Music - ReligiousChristmas: Past, Present andFuture, 7 p.m., Clear MountainCommunity Church, 4050 Toll-gate Road, Light-hearted,Christ-centered look at Christ-mas in 1940s, 1980s and future.Free. 724-3341; cmcchurch.com.Williamsburg.

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

On Stage - ComedyComedy on the Ohio River,7:30-10 p.m., Green KayakMarket and Eatery, 204 FrontSt., Peacock Stage. Lineup oflocal comedians. Free. 843-6040;www.facebook.com/green-kayakmarket. New Richmond.

PetsAdoption Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4p.m., Angel’s Rest Animal Sanc-tuary Thrift Store, 221 Front St.,Shop in thrift store. FundsAngel’s Rest: hospice facility forold, sick and unadoptableanimals. Free. Through Dec. 29.800-6738; angelsrestanimalsanc-tuary.org. New Richmond.Pet Adoptions, 1-4 p.m., Pep-permint Pig, 8255 BeechmontAve., Cats and dogs available foradoption. 474-0005; www.pep-permintpig.org. AndersonTownship.

SUNDAY, DEC. 23Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at RoweWoods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members: $8,$3 children, free ages 3 andunder. 831-1711; www.cincynatu-re.org. Union Township.

Community DanceHenry Ford Squares, 5-7:30p.m., Union Township CivicCenter, 4350 Aicholtz Road,Western style square dance clubfor experienced dancers withround dance and line dancing.Family friendly. $5. Presented bySouthwestern Ohio/NorthernKentucky Square Dancers Feder-ation. 929-2427. Union Town-ship.

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

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

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

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

Music - ReligiousChristmas: Past, Present andFuture, 10 a.m., Clear MountainCommunity Church, Free. 724-3341; cmcchurch.com.Williams-burg.

MONDAY, DEC. 24Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at RoweWoods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members: $8,$3 children, free ages 3 andunder. 831-1711; www.cincynatu-re.org. Union Township.

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

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 26Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at RoweWoods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members: $8,$3 children, free ages 3 andunder. 831-1711; www.cincynatu-re.org. Union Township.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness Class, 6:30-7:30p.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900. AndersonTownship.Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Trinity United Methodist ChurchMilford, $38 per month. 476-7522; www.jazzercise.com.Milford.Zumbawith KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, $5.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.Zumba Fitness, 7:30-8:30 p.m.,Anderson Dance Academy, 8263Beechmont Ave., More info onTammy’s Fitness Party on Face-book. Presented by Tammy’sFitness Party. 315-1302. An-derson Township.

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

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

THURSDAY, DEC. 27Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at RoweWoods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members: $8,$3 children, free ages 3 andunder. 831-1711; www.cincynatu-re.org. Union Township.

Community DanceBeechmont Squares, 7:30-10p.m., Anderson Senior Center,7970 Beechmont Ave., Western-style square dance club forexperienced dancers. $5. Pre-sented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky SquareDancers Federation. 929-2427.Anderson Township.

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

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

Literary - LibrariesCreative Writing Group, 10:30a.m.-12:30 p.m., WilliamsburgBranch Library, Free. 724-1070.Williamsburg.

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

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

FRIDAY, DEC. 28Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at RoweWoods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members: $8,$3 children, free ages 3 andunder. 831-1711; www.cincynatu-re.org. Union Township.

Dining EventsFish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562, $5.50and up. 575-2102.Milford.

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

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

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

SATURDAY, DEC. 29Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at RoweWoods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members: $8,$3 children, free ages 3 andunder. 831-1711; www.cincynatu-re.org. Union Township.

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

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

Music - CountryTanaMatz, 7-10 p.m., GreenKayak Market and Eatery, 204Front St., Free. 843-6040. NewRichmond.

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

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

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Celebrate the shortest day of the year with aWinter Solstice Hike beginning at 7:30p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at Pattison Park, 2228 U.S. 50. Meet by the picnic shelter. For moreinformation, call 876-9013 or visit www.parks.clermontcountyohio.gov. FILE PHOTO.

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Maggie’sgingerbread cutouts

Several readers wantedMount Washington Bak-ery’s gingerbread cookierecipe. I talked with Nick,the owner, and he saidthese heirloom cookies

The closer we get toChristmas, the busier Iget. Sound familiar? Eventhough I keep remindingmyself of the true mean-ing of this holiday, thereare still gifts I need to

make. Ifyou’re inthe samepredica-ment, hereare some“make-and-take” holi-day treatsfrom thekitchen.

Thaiparty

snack mixReally different than

the usual Chex mix. A funappetizer. I change thisrecipe up depending uponwhat I have on hand.Here’s the most currentversion:

Mix together:

2 cups each: corn, wheatand rice Chex cereal (or 3cups of any two kinds)

2 cups sesame sticks,regular or Cajun

11⁄2 to 2 cups pretzel sticks,broken in half, or tinysquares

1 cup pecan halves1 cup peanuts or mixed nuts

Melt together:

1 stick unsalted butter1 tablespoon plus 2teaspoons soy sauce,regular or low sodium

1 tablespoon plus 11⁄2teaspoons curry powder

2 teaspoons sugar or

substituteCayenne powder to taste –start with 1⁄8 teaspoon(optional)

Preheat oven to 250degrees. Drizzle coatingover cereal mixture, toss-ing well. Spread insprayed pan. Bake 45-60minutes, stirring occa-sionally. Let cool andtaste. Add a bit more cur-ry powder and/or cayenneif you want.

Tip: After baking, add acan of wasabi peas. This isoptional, but “delish.”

Store: Keep in airtightcontainer one month.Makes 12 cups.

For gift giving: Pack inChinese “to-go” cartons.

Holiday “no peek”standing rib roast

After reading the reci-pe for high-heat roastbeef, a “loyal reader”asked if I could find arecipe she lost for a stand-ing rib roast. “I need it forChristmas dinner. Meatstarts out in hot oven androasts for an hour, thenthe oven is turned off andyou leave roast in to finishlater. I can’t rememberthe “later part,” she said.This looks just like whatshe needs.

5 pounds standing rib roastwith bone in

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Let roast sit at roomtemperature for a hour orbit more. Preheat oven to375 degrees. Season roastand place on rack in pan

are huge sellers and therecipe is 80 years old. Thebakery reopens in Apriland they will be makingthe cookies then. Nick toldme he’d be glad to sharethe recipe in a couple ofmonths, since he’s awayfrom home right now.Meanwhile, try these.They are a treasuredcookie from the family ofmy daughter-in-law Jes-sie’s mom, Maggie Hoerst.Jess and her sister, Lottie,make these every yearwith Maggie. I’m puttingin my order now!

1 cup solid shortening1 cup sugar

1 egg1 cup molasses2 tablespoons whitevinegar

5 cups flour11⁄2 teaspoons baking soda1⁄2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon powderedginger

1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon powderedcloves

Cream shortening andsugar. Add egg, molassesand vinegar, beat well.Sift dry ingredients into itand blend. Refrigeratethree hours. Roll and cutout. Bake at 375 degreesfor 5-6 minutes. To deco-

rate, use favorite frostingor Jessie’s buttercream.

Buttercreamfrosting

Beat together:

1 pound powdered sugar1 stick butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla3 tablespoons milk

More ginger recipeson my blog

Ginger pancakes andLuAnn Kanavy’s awesomepumpkin gingerbread. Goto cincinnati.com/blogs/

Peppermint bark tipHaving trouble with

the white chocolate melt-ing into the dark? Makesure the dark layer isalmost set or completelyset if you prefer. You canwait to melt white choco-late after the dark layerhas set. If you want, letthe white chocolate cool abit pouring onto the dark,making sure it is still in apourable state.

Tips from readers’kitchens

Greek sweet potatofries: Dave and EileenDowler, Batavia, said theyuse Cavender’s Greekseasoning on their sweetpotato fries.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is anherbalist, educator and au-thor. Email her at col-umns@communitypress.comwith “Rita’s kitchen” in thesubject line. Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.

Holiday recipes for busy families

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Clermont County Chil-dren’s Protective Services(CPS) is asking communi-ty members to help en-sure children in CPS cus-tody have a happy holidayseason. Volunteers areneeded to sponsor morethan 300 children in fostercare.

“Last year, because ofthe generosity of ourcommunity, the holidayswere a whole lot brighterfor children in fostercare,” said CommunityToy Chest CoordinatorSanna Gast. “The childrenare so appreciative; itreally means a lot tothem.”

Individuals, businesses,church groups and otherorganizations are encour-aged to participate.

“Children in foster careare between the ages ofnewborn and 18,” saidGast. “Sponsors can vol-unteer to purchase giftsfor a single child or asibling group. You will begiven the child’s firstname, age, sizes and itemson the child’s wish/needslist. Wish list items in-

clude toys, games andwarm coats.”

Gast said sponsors forteenagers are needed.

“Many people tell usthey don’t know what ateenager likes; gift cardsto local stores and restau-rants are always wel-come,” she said.

If you would like tosponsor a child, but don’thave the time to shop,checks can be sent to theCommunity Toy Chest.Donations are used topurchase gifts for chil-dren who are not spon-sored, or for those who

come into county carelater in the year. Checkscan be mailed to the Com-munity Toy Chest, 2400Clermont Center Drive(Suite 206C), Batavia,Ohio 45103.

To sponsor a child ,contact Sanna Gast withthe CPS Community ToyChest at 732-7264 or emailgasts@odjfs.state.oh.us.Gifts must be wrappedand marked with the num-ber assigned to the child,and delivered to CPS of-fices by Dec. 20. CPS is at2400 Clermont CenterDrive in Batavia.

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LEGAL NOTICEThe following Stor-age unit(s) fromStronghold of East-gate will be sold atpublic auction by DonBates Auctioneers, at758 Old State Route74, Cincinnati Ohio45245 on Saturday,December 29th, 2012at 10:00 a.m. and willcontinue until all unitsare sold. The unitnumbers, names andlast known addressesare as follows: Unit#234, Karrie Adams,1723 South Elm St.,Muncie, IN 47302;Unit #402, JarrodApplegate, 4448Eastgate Dr., Bata-via, OH 45103; Unit#286, Daniele Ayers,4799 Eastern Ave.,Cincinnati, OH45208. 1741248

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

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Saint Peter Church1192 Bethel-New Richmond Rd

New Richmond, Ohio 45157Phone 553-3267

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

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

Saint Mary Church,Bethel3398 Ohio SR 125

Phone 734-4041

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

Sunday Mass – 10:30 AMwww.stmaryparishfamily.org

ROMAN CATHOLIC

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

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

www.lindalebaptist.com

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FELICITY212 Prather Rd. Felicity, OH

Pastor: Chad Blevins 876-2565Sunday School 9:45amSunday Worship 10:45amSunday Eve. Childrens Mission 6:00pmSunday Eve. Adult Discipleship 6:00pmSunday Eve. Worship 7:00pmWed. Eve. Adult Bible Study 7:00pm

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

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

BATAVIA BAPTIST TEMPLE770 South Riverside, Batavia OH 45103

Raymond D. Jones, Pastor732-2739

BAPTIST

MONUMENTS BAPTIST CHURCH2831 State Route 222

Mark Pence, Pastor 513-313-2401Sunday School....9:30AM

Sunday Worship....10:45AMChildrens Church & Nursery Avail

Wednesday Prayer Service& Youth Meeting....7:00PM

Nursery & Children’s Activitieswww.monumentsbaptist.org

CLOUGH PIKE BAPTIST CHURCH1025 CLOUGH PIKESunday School 9:30am

Morning Worship 10:45amWednesday Night Worship &

Prayer Service 7:00pmNursery provided for all services/

Youth & Children’s Programswww.cloughpike.com 752-3521

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RIVER OF LIFEAssembly of God

1793 U.S. 52, Moscow, Ohio 451531793 U.S. 52, Moscow, Ohio 45153Pastor: Ralph Ollendick

Sun. Contemporary ServiceSS -9:45am,Worship 11:00amSS -9:45am,Worship 11:00am

Wed.- Informal Biblestudy 7-8pmWed.- Informal Biblestudy 7-8pmCome ExperienceThe Presence of the Lord In Our Services

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

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

509 Roney LaneCincinnati Ohio 45244

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Pastor James Dinkel513-528-9142

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5910 Price Road,Milford831-3770

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Services 9:15 am & 10:45 amNursery provided at all servicesTake I-275 to exit 57 toward Milford, Right on

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EVANGELICAL FREE

THE CHURCH OF THEGOOD SAMARITAN25 Amelia Olive Branch Rd.

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

(Lil’ Samaritans)

Handicap Accessible513-753-4115

www.GoodSamaritanEpiscopal.org

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

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

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

EPISCOPAL

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

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

Pastor Tim McGloneService Schedule

Sunday School 10:00amSunday Worship 10:45am

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

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

CHURCH OF GOD

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

CHRISTMAS EVE AT TRINITY5pm Family Service

8pm Contemporary Service11pm Traditional Service

Candle Lighting at Each ServiceTraditional 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

681 Mt. Moriah Drive • 513.752.1333

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GOSHEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH6710 Goshen Rd, Goshen

Across from Goshen High School513-722-2541

www.goshenmethodist.orgSunday School 9:30am

Worship 10:30amBlended Worship

Traditional and ContemporaryYouth Fellowship 6:00pm

Nursery Available

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

Sunday Worship: 9:00 & 10:30 AM withChildrens Church & NurseryPASTOR MARIE SMITH

www.cloughchurch.org

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

Nursery Care for Age 3 & underFull Program for Children, Youth,Music, Small Groups & moreHandicapped Accessible

Bill Bowdle -Sr. PastorSteve Fultz - Assoc. Pastor;J. D. Young - Youth Director

Janet Bowdle - Children’s Director

BETHEL UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

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

www.bumcinfo.org

UNITED METHODIST

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH199 Gay Street

Williamsburg, Ohio 45176Phone: 513-724-7985

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

PRESCHOOL: Tues, Weds, Thurs

PRESBYTERIAN

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CHURCHA Loving, Praying, Caring ChurchJoin us for Sunday Services

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

360 Robin Av (off Oak St) Loveland OH

683-2525www.LPCUSA.org • LPCUSA@fuse.net

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

FIRST CHURCH OFJESUS CHRIST

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

Pastor: Bryan PriceChurch: 513-575-5450

A New Life - A New ProspectiveA New Song

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

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

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

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

Cincinnati Fox19 @ 11am

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

513-735-2555www.LCchurch.tv

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Sunday Morning 10:00AMContemporary Worship

Practical MessageClasses for Children & Teens

Nursery CareSunday 6:00PM

Avalanche Youth ServiceWednesday 7:00PM

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We have many other groupsthat meet on a regular basis

4050 Tollgate Rd,Williamsburg, OH

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Howdy folks,As I write this it is

starting to feel like winter.The temperature is 33degrees, but the weatherfolks say by the weekendit will warm up again. Thisis pneumonia weather, upand down, and damp.

Now folks, this is un-usual, we pulled carrots,cut broccoli florets, I callthem, Brussels sproutsand turnips. It is good tobe able to eat good freshgarden items.

Theothermorning,while wewerereadingthe paper,Chessy,was lay-ing onRuth

Ann’s lap. When I went toget coffee, Chessy didn’tseem to know it, but if sheis laying on my lap andRuth Ann goes to the

kitchen she jumps down,and goes with her. Now ifRuth Ann goes to the bed-room, she doesn’t mind,but that turn to the kitchengets her attention. Chessywas laying on my lap, soRuth Ann got up and shewas watching her. Whenshe went to the bedroom,Chessy laid her head backdown, then Ruth Annturned to the kitchen, sothat cat knew and gave ajump, while her claws duginto my leg, through my

sweat pants, and off to thekitchen she went. Her earsare always moving evenwhen she is asleep. LastSaturday morning RuthAnn fixed sausage gravyand biscuits for breakfast,while all this was takingplace Chessy was underfoot and kept pesteringthe cook, for a bite ofsausage. What a blessingshe is.

Last week, the weatherforecast was for rain, sowe cleaned the eve

troughs of leaves, fixedthe downspouts and arewe glad we did this. Bydoing this, the basementwas dry after the rains.The Maple trees by ourhouse are beautiful, butthe leaves sure make amess in the gutters, so thisneeds to be done.

Last week we met ourfriends Mort and Barb forsupper, they call it dinner,at the Applebee’s in East-gate, then went to the GlenEste Church of Christ tolisten to the Forest-Airessing. Folks if you havenever been to one of theirconcerts, you have missedsome beautiful singing.The director of them doesa fine job. He is a veryentertaining feller and hislovely wife does a wonder-ful job on the piano whilethe ladies sing. They willbe singing at differentplaces this season, so ifyou hear they are going tobe somewhere, go andlisten to them. In thespring, they do an ‘Encore’at the Anderson Center sowatch for that.

Now it doesn’t seem weare getting close to Christ-mas, but we are, so thereis lots of rejoicing to do,especially for the ChristChild. We don’t want toforget that is what Christ-mas is all about.

If you folks need a fruitbasket to give to someone,give Grants Farm a call at625-9441 or call the Mil-ford Garden Center at248-4531. Now the best isto go to either of theseplaces unless you need aspecial order. They surehave some fine items tosell, Christmas trees,either cut or ready toplant, a wonderful traindisplay at Milford. Folks,this costs money to dis-play and there is a box tomake a donation. Now Iheard Mr. and Mrs. SantaClaus will be there againDec. 22 from 5 til 7 p.m.By this time Santa will bevery busy, getting the lastrequests from the boysand girls for Christmas.There may be some re-quests the children haveforgotten, now this is not aproblem for Santa. Someitems may be a little late,but it will be there. You

know Old Santa is a busyfeller.

Well, we lost anotherfine friend we have beenclose friends for severalyears. When we got to-gether or went to theirhome, Gene always want-ed fresh fish that we hadcaught. We are so thankfulwe got to see him and takehim some fish the Tuesdaybefore Thanksgiving. Hislovely wife, Virginia, wentto be with the Good Lord ashort time ago. Now Geneis with his lovely wife andthe Good Lord. This fam-ily were farmers and goodhunters. They were mar-ried 62 years here onearth. Now they will betogether again for eterni-ty. They will be missed bylots of folks, especiallytheir lovely family and thefolks from the BethelUnited Methodist Churchand that smile both ofthem had.

The different churcheswill be holding ChristmasEve services so go andhelp celebrate the birth-day of Christ. This is spe-cial.

I was talking to Mike atthe Boars Head Bait shopat Afton. His grandmabroke a bone in her leg, soshe was in a nursing homefor a while recuperating. Iwrote that she was atMikes for Thanksgiving.Well, she liked it so much,she is now home for good.That is special. Welcomehome “Grandma” from theOle Fisherman and wife.God Love you.

Mike said they held acrappie tournament lastSunday. There were threeboats in the tournamentand the winning weightwas 8 pounds 5 ounces.That is good fish.

The Ole fisherman andwife wish all of you a veryMerry Christmas. Be safeand enjoy your family.

Start your week bygoing to the house of wor-ship of your choice andpraise the Good Lord. Nowcelebrate Christmas andChrist’s birthday. Godbless all. More later.

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

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When looking for anappliance repairman, a lotof people have turned tothe yellow pages or lookedon the Internet.

Often, however, theydon’t real-ize that’sjust thefirst placethey needto check.beforehiring acompany.

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Hendley said she reallyhasn’t been able to use thefreezer and just puts a fewthings on the freezer door.In fact, she says neitherthe freezer nor the refrig-erator have worked right

since the day the repair-man was there.

The repairman’s re-ceipt says there’s a 30-dayguarantee on the work, butgetting him to return hasbeen a problem.

“He said there was a30-day warranty and ifanything happened he’dcome back out and fix it,but he hasn’t done it. I’vetried calling him and he’snot returning my calls. I’dlove for him to come outand fix it the way it shouldbe, but I don’t think that’sgoing to happen,” Hendleysaid.

I called the repairmanand, although he did re-turn and replace a part,the refrigerator still didn’twork right and anothercompany had to come outto make the correct re-pairs.

The mistake here wasin just getting the name ofa repair company, butfailing to check out thefirm’s history. That’swhere the Better BusinessBureau comes in handy.

I found the BBB gavethis company an “F” rat-ing. because, among otherthings, it was unable to get

an address for the firm.A check of Hendley’s

receipt showed the samething: There was just acompany name and phonenumber but no address.Having no address is a redflag, you do not want to dobusiness with a companythat won’t tell you whereit’s located.

The Better BusinessBureau also keeps track ofthose who run companiesand can tell you if they’realso using several differ-ent company names -another red flag.

BBB reports tell youhowmany complaints thebureau has receivedagainst a company andwhether the company wasable to resolve them.

Last, the BBB tells youhow long the company hasbeen in business. This isimportant because youwant to do business withfirms that have beenaround for a while andhave good track records.

Howard Ain answers consum-er complaints weekdays onWKRC-TV Local 12. Write 12WKRC-TV, 1906 HighlandAve., Cincinnati 45219.

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MIAMI TOWNSHIPArrests/CitationsBenjamin Hill, 23, 5483 Mt. Zion,open container, Nov. 26.Michelle Carney, 32, 7026 Green-stone, driving under influence,drug paraphernalia, drugpossession, Nov. 28.Dustin Justice, 21, 1785 Ohio 28#95, drug possession, Nov. 30.James Phillips, 32, 1480 FayRoad, theft, Nov. 30.Andrew Cook, 34, 1422 Ohio 131,open container, Nov. 30.Philip A. Griffith, 39, 2016 BellRoad, assault, Dec. 1.Caleb Grover, 18, 5652 PleasantView, drug paraphernalia, Dec.1.Juvenile, 17, underage consump-tion, Dec. 2.Juvenile, 16, underage consump-tion, Dec. 2.Juvenile, 16, underage consump-tion, Dec. 2.Juvenile, 16, drug possession,underage consumption, Dec. 2.John M. Compton, 29, 4003Crosley Ave., disorderly con-duct, Dec. 2.Roger M. Holtman, 38, 7059Dawson, theft, Dec. 2.

Incidents/InvestigationsAggravatedmenacingMale was threatened at 6210 N.Shadowhill Way, Nov. 28.AssaultMale was assaulted at TalonTavern at Ohio 131, Nov. 30.BurglaryMoney taken from vehicles; $220at 1221 Ridgewood, Nov. 29.Jewelry taken; $9,652 at 673Hobby Horse Lane, Nov. 29.Two chain saws taken; $640 at6330 Ashford, Nov. 30.Criminal damageMailbox damaged at 5589 Day

Drive, Nov. 26.Chain link fence damaged atMilford Storage at Ohio 28,Nov. 28.Two tires cut on vehicle at 5421N. Timbercreek, Nov. 30.misuseto credit cardMale stated credit card usedwith no authorization at 992Jackson, Nov. 29.TheftPropane tanks taken; $1,400 at836 Ohio 50, Dec. 2.Shoes taken fromMeijer’s; $40at Ohio 28, Dec. 2.Gasoline not paid for at UnitedDairy Farmers; $68 at BranchHill Guinea Pike, Nov. 28.Two vacuum cleaners taken fromKohl’s; $1,250 at Ohio 28, Nov.28.Quilts, etc. taken from room atClermont Nursing; $450 at Ohio28, Nov. 30.Aerator pump taken; $900 at5949 Price Road, Nov. 30.Shoes taken from Kohl’s; $65 atOhio 28, Nov. 30.Gasoline not paid for at UnitedDairy Farmers; $13 at BranchHill Guinea Pike, Nov. 30.Shoes taken fromMeijer’s; $50at Ohio 28, Nov. 30.Aerator motor taken; $900 at6114 Price Road, Dec. 1.Cellphones taken off table atPete’s Café; $960 at Ohio 28,Dec. 2.

GOSHEN TOWNSHIPArrests/CitationsZachary Fagin, 21, 6729 Oakland,theft, Jan. 0.Juvenile, 17, , marijuana pos-session, unruly, Jan. 0.Angel Ashley, 31, 806 CountryLake, marijuana possession, Jan.0.Litia Harris, 29, 806 Country

Lake, marijuana possession,paraphernalia, endangeringchildren, Jan. 0.

Incidents/InvestigationsBreaking and enteringAt 1681Ohio 28, Nov. 26.DisorderAt 128 Garden Drive, Nov. 24.At 2534 Moler, Nov. 25.At 1777 A Parker Road, Nov. 26.DisputeAt 1785 Ohio 28 #92D, Nov. 24.At 1785 Ohio 28 #327, Nov. 25.At 6826 Oakland Road, Nov. 26.IdentityFraud at 2203 Ohio 132, Nov. 24.TheftAt 212 Gateway, Nov. 25.At 6711 Pin Oak, Nov. 26.Theft from vehicleAt 1681Ohio 28, Nov. 26.

MILFORDIncidents/InvestigationsAssaultAt 13 Kenny Court, Dec. 3.Disorderly conductVehicle doing “donuts” inKroger parking lot at 824 MainSt., Dec. 6.Disturbance

Loud argument at 301Old BankRoad, Dec. 5.Domestic disputeAt 300 block of Main Street, Dec.6.At Oakbrook Place, Dec. 8.At 500 Rivers Edge, Dec. 8.Domestic violenceAtWallace Avenue, Dec. 8.LitteringLittering reported in park at 850Garfield Ave., Dec. 5.TheftTwo guitars taken at 41 Crest-view Lane, Dec. 8.Bike taken at 506 Garfield Ave.#1, Dec. 8.Briefcase taken from vehicle at500 Rivers Edge, Dec. 8.

CLERMONT COUNTYSHERIFF’S OFFICEArrests/CitationsJuvenile, born 1999, 5327 New-tonsville-Hutchinson Road,Batavia, disorderly conduct-physically offensive condition/risk of harm, 5327 Newtonsville-Hutchinson Road, Batavia, Dec.5.Juvenile, born 1995, 611KilgoreAve, Batavia, theft, 162 Sulphur

Springs Drive, Batavia, Dec. 4.Juvenile, born 1982, 500 Univer-sity Lane, Batavia, domesticviolence - cause belief of immi-nent physical harm by threat orforce, 500 University Lane,Batavia, Dec. 3.Laura Felts, born 1963, 5025Ohio 132, Batavia, disorderlyconduct - offensive gesture ornoise, 2580 US 50, Batavia, Dec.4.Samantha J. Norris, born 1975,497 Old Boston Road, Batavia,disorderly conduct - offensivegesture or noise, 2580 US 50,Batavia, Dec. 4.Michael G Shaw, born 1572, 2740Shawnee Trace, Blanchester,disorderly conduct - physicallyoffensive condition/risk ofharm, 6109 Belfast Road, Bata-via, Dec. 4.

Incidents/InvestigationsBreaking and enteringAt 6087 Marathon-EdentonRoad, Goshen, Dec. 6.Burglary - trespass inoccupied structure,separately secured structure,or separately occupiedportion of an occupiedstructure that is a permanentor temporary habitation ofany personwhen any personis present or likely to bepresent, with purposeAt 3225 Jordan Road, PleasantPlain, Nov. 12.Criminaldamaging/endangeringAt 5935 Eckman Lane, Newtons-ville, Oct. 12.At 5668 Chestnut View Lane,Milford, Nov. 8.Disorderly conduct -offensive gesture or noiseAt 2580 US 50, Batavia, Dec. 4.Disorderly conduct -

physically offensivecondition/risk of harmAt 5327 Newtonsville-Hutchin-son Road, Batavia, Nov. 14.At 6109 Belfast Road, Batavia,Dec. 4.Domestic violenceAt 40 Sutton Lane, Goshen, Oct.24.At 6931Number 5 Road, Pleas-ant Plain, Nov. 1.At 2307 Ohio 131, Goshen, Nov.15.Domestic violence -knowingly cause physicalharmAt 6730 Edenton-Pleasant PlainRoad, Pleasant Plain, Dec. 1.Drug paraphernaliaAt 6931Number 5 Road, Pleas-ant Plain, Nov. 1.ForgeryAt 2792 Cedarville Road, Go-shen, Oct. 19.Gross sexual imposition -victim <13, statutoryAt Ohio 727, Goshen, Oct. 18.Inducing panicAt 2792 US 50, Batavia, Nov. 28.MenacingAt 6281Ohio 727, Goshen, Nov.26.At 6555 Marathon- EdentonRoad, Goshen, Nov. 1.RapeAt U.S. 50, Batavia, Oct. 11.At Ohio 727, Goshen, Oct. 18.Rape - victim under 13nonforcibleAt Ohio 727, Goshen, Oct. 18.Resisting arrestAt 40 Sutton Lane, Goshen, Oct.24.Restrictions on depositinglitter on public property, onprivate property owned byothers and in state waters -

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

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1772 Liberty Woods Drive: MistyGarrett to Michael and BarbaraBerens, 189,000.6382 Snider Road: Ralph andPatricia Cornelius to James andWanda Goebel, 158,500.

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP6457 Ohio 132: Ken Stringer,Trustee to Jennifer Brown,125,000.2166 Ohio 28: Adam and Kim-berly Jansen, et al. to Bank ofAmerica, NA, 43,334.1906 Sunnyside Drive: Greg and

Kristin Weinrich, et al. to Mid-First Bank, 123,201.6298 Ohio 132: Amy Harris toFederal Home Loan MortgageCorp., 83,333.34.7240 Hill Station Road: JackWieland Builders, Inc. to Martinand Dorothi Phillips, 162,600.

JACKSON TOWNSHIP3033 US 50: Grace BaptistChurch to NormanWilkey,50,000.3895 Moore-Marathon Road:Silas Ray Caudill, et al. to Van-derbilt Mortgage and Finance,Inc., 40,500.4903 Clemons Road: DebbieMasterson, et al. to Bank ofAmerica, NA, 60,000.

MIAMI TOWNSHIP1262 Oakbrook Ridge Court:Candy Frazier to Tiffany Chowand James Weatherly, 234,000.5325 Oakcrest Court: Michaeland Barbara Berens to KarenWerling, 292,000.903 Traverse Creek Drive: SharonLohr, Trustee to Carol Deimling,145,000.6312 Weber Woods Court:Fischer Single Family Homes toWilliam Ott, 323,811.5712 Tall Oaks Drive: New EquityHomes, LLC to Juliet Tissot,

85,000.5379 Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill:William and Deborah Dacey toSara York, 335,000.199 Timber Trail: Kimberly andKevin Keefe to Scott and Melis-sa Tierney, 216,000.5505 Enterprises Drive: Davidand Jill Eccard to GeoffreyPattison, 415,000.1104 Traverse Creek: OreanJackson to Delbert and ShirleyLowry, 134,900.5826 Highview Drive: TerryWilliamson, Jr., et al. to Bank ofAmerica, NA, 73,334.6625 Saddlebrook Court: Deb-orah Gittinger to Michael and

Jennifer Sauer, 475,000.1016 Anthony Lane: Ernest andHelen Helton to Hilton CapitalGroup, LLC, 13,633.97.5531Mount Zion Road: NVR, Inc.to Donna McCormack, 175,450.679 MiddletonWay: The Bank ofKentucky, Inc. to Noah Gentryand Megan Metcalfe, 25,000.5702 Blue Spruce Drive: FederalHome Loan Mortgage Corp. toMary Miller, et al., 67,000.551 Silverleaf Lane: Hal Homes/Willow Bend, LLC to Scott andHuan Adams, 700,087.5513 Mount Zion Road: KennethRobinson to Timothy LaJoye,82,750.5807 Mt. Vernon Drive: FederalNational Mortgage Assoc. toViolet Cunningham, 101,000.1105 Ohio 28: Jupiter Partners,LLC to MFOUR CORP, LLC,2,050,000.1109 Ohio 28: Silver QueenPartners, LLC to Ali and KarenNimrouzi, $628,000.Montclair Boulevard, Todd Fund,LLC to Imbus Enterprises Lim-ited Partnership, $65,000.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

ABOUT REAL ESTATE TRANSFERSClermont County real estate transfer information is

provided as a public service by the office of ClermontCounty Auditor Linda L. Fraley. Some listings may notinclude complete information.

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Rosetta AyersRosetta

Ayers, 78,Milford, diedDec. 9. Shewas a home-maker.

Survived bysons Mike(Jackie), TimAyers; grand-children RobAyers, Christy(Jason) Day,

Jennifer (Ty) Redmon; 10great-grandchildren. Preced-ed in death by parents For-rester, Neo Sharp, two sib-lings.

Services were Dec. 12 atTufts Schildmeyer FamilyFuneral Home.

Mary Helen BellMary Helen Burnett Bell,

91, died Dec. 6. She was aschool secretary.

Survived by sons George,Howard Bell; grandchildrenGeorge, Yvonne, Jim, Kristin,Kathi, Jason; siblings Ed,Forrest, Juanita, Harold.Preceded in death by hus-band Otis Bell, grandson Jon,siblings Ruby, Hoyt, Howard.

Arrangements by T.P.White & Sons Funeral Home.Memorials to the Hospice ofCincinnati.

Jane HeckamanJane A. Heckaman, 97,

Milford, died Dec. 13.Survived by husband

Raymond Heckaman; chil-dren Susan (Carl) Pierson,Dave (Carol) Heckaman;grandchildren Lisa (MattWischmeyer), Melanie, Brian(Margo) Pierson, Jennifer,Andrew Heckaman.

Services were Dec. 18 atPrince of Peace LutheranChurch. Arrangements byCraver-Riggs Funeral Home.Memorials to: Prince ofPeace Lutheran Church, 101S. Lebanon Road, Loveland,OH 45140.

Rachel HilderbranRachel Hilderbran, 94,

Milford, died Dec. 11. Shewas a homemaker.

Survived by daughtersPeggy Webster, Judy Duffie;grandchildren Pamela Back,Jerry, Robert, Michael, Rich-ard Webster, Sharon Cape-hart; sister Helen Spiker;sister-in-law June Dunngan;nine great-grandchildren;four great-great-grand-children. Preceded in deathby husband Ray Hilderbran,sister Ruth Richardson.

Services were Dec. 14 atEvans FuneralHome. Me-morials tothe Hospiceof Cincinnati.

CarolynMorris

CarolynMarie Morris,

Goshen Township, died Dec.11. She worked for the Cin-cinnati Enquirer.

Survived by husband AllenMorris; children DaltonSams, Dawn (Robert) Jack-son, Melissa (Chris) Lucas,Amy (Kevin) Baird; motherRosalie Garrison; siblingsCharles Garrison, Vickie(Terry) Alderson; grand-children Bachelier, Britanie,Devon, Logan Jackson, Wil-liam, Ashleigh Lucas, An-drew, Cory, Zackary, ChloeeBaird; nieces and nephewsTerry, Derrick Alderson,Chuck, Bryan, Kathy Fischer,Marshall (Michelle), ColtBabb.

Services were Dec. 17 atTufts Schildmeyer FamilyFuneral Home. Memorialsmay be directed to thefamily.

Anson RiggsAnson Van De Water

Riggs, 102, Goshen Town-ship, died Oct. 31. He wasdirector of community actionin Wilmington.

He was a Navy veteran ofWorld War II.

Survived by daughterDianne Riggs; grandson SeanRiggs; niece Laura Crawford;former daughter-in-lawJoyce Tull; great-grand-children. Preceded in deathby wife Mary Louise Riggs,son Anson Riggs Jr.

Arrangements by EvansFuneral Home. Memorials to:K-9 unit, Goshen TownshipPolice Department, 6757Goshen Road, Goshen, OH45122.

Stephen WilsonStephen Roger Wilson, 62,

died Dec. 9. He was a welder.Survived by wife Edith

Adkins; son Randy Wilson;grandchildren Damien,Chanse, Destiny, Justin,Missy, Alisha Wilson; manygreat-grandchildren; friendLinda Daniel. Preceded indeath by son John Wilson.

Services were Dec. 17 atLaurel Cemetery. Arrange-ments by Evans FuneralHome. Memorials to: EvansFuneral Home, 741 CenterSt., Milford, OH 45150.

Louise YorkLouise Stone York, 92,

Miami Township, died Dec.5.

Survived by daughtersRonda (Ray) Kuhn, Shauna(Rick) Webster; four grand-children; seven great-grand-children; three great-great-grandchildren. Preceded indeath by husband John York,daughter Doris Alfred.

Arrangements by T.P.White & Sons Funeral Home.

DEATHS

ABOUT OBITUARIESBasic obituary information and a color photograph of

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

RosettaAyers

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RESIDENTIALBarbara Buxton, Pleasant

Plain, alter, 7145 EdentonPleasant Plain, Goshen Town-ship.

Craig Instrup, Loveland,alter, 6466 Manila, GoshenTownship.

M & L Mechanical, Batavia,garage, 2908 Jackson Pike,Jackson Township.

Tuscan Residential Group,Loveland, addition, 1066Rainbow Trail, Miami Town-ship, $15,000.

Henry Gruber, Milford,HVAC, 6096 Olde Gate, MiamiTownship.

Cooper Electric, Cincinnati,alter, 305 Indian View Drive,Miami Township.

Jeffrey Miller, Loveland,HVAC, 1023 Bridle Path, MiamiTownship.

Riverside Electric, Woo-dlawn, alter, 6231N. Shad-owhill Way, Miami Township.

Buckeye Mechanical, Ox-ford, alter, 5573 Peach Or-chard, Miami Township.

Maronda Homes of Cincin-nati, new, 5627 WittmerMeadows, Miami Township,$191,110; new, 5647 Wittmer

Meadows, $207,000.Thompson Heating Corp.,

Cincinnati, miscellaneouswork, 1334 Harbor Cove,Miami Township.

Richard McEvoy, Owensville,alter, 255 Short St., OwensvilleVillage.

Riverside Electric Inc., Woo-dlawn, alter, 2716 Cedar Trace,Stonelick Township.

Rossman Electric Inc., Maine-ville, alter, 2498 Sumner Road,Stonelick Township.

COMMERCIALWhite Facility Services,

Hamilton, fire alarm, 927O’Bannonville, Miami Town-ship.

Raymond Harrison, Milford,alter, 1359 Ohio 131, MiamiTownship

Patti Braun, Milford, alter-Milford Appliance & Mattress,Ohio 131, Miami Township.

Tumser Automotive, Batavia,alter, 1083 Ohio 131, MiamiTownship.

Helmer Plumbing Inc.,Walton, Ky., miscellaneouswork-Christ CommunityChurch, 1001 Lila Ave., MilfordCity.

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Epiphany UnitedMethodist ChurchChristmas Eve services will be4:30 p.m. (children’s service), 7p.m., (contemporary service)and 11 p.m. (traditional service).The church is at 6635 Loveland-Miamiville Road, Loveland;677-9866.

LovelandPresbyterian ChurchThe youth will perform theirtraditional Christmas pageantDec. 23 during worship at 10:30a.m.The church is at 360 Robin,Loveland; 683-2525.

RELIGION

ABOUTRELIGIONReligion news is pub-

lished at no charge on aspace-available basis.Items must be to ouroffice no later than 4p.m. Wednesday, forpossible consideration inthe following edition.» E-mail announcementsto areeves@communitypress.com, with “Reli-gion” in the subject line.» Fax to 248-1938. Call248-8600.»Mail to: CommunityPress, Attention: AndreaReeves, Religion news,394 Wards Corner Road,Suite 170, Loveland,Ohio 45140.

John Disher, 24, 1523 Creekside,Amelia, clerk and BethanyKing, 21, 7751Gardner, George-town, cashier.Nathan Gerald, 25, 306 Creek-side, Bethel, assistant managerand Diane Salcedo, 22, 4625Summerside, Cincinnati, recep-tionist.

MARRIAGELICENSES

knowingly deposit litterAt 3229 Jordan Road, PleasantPlain, Oct. 12.At Jordan Road near Number 5,Pleasant Plain, Oct. 11.RunawayAt 6655 Ohio 133, Pleasant Plain,Oct. 10.Sexual impositionAt 5327 Newtonsville-Hutchin-son Road, Batavia, Nov. 14.At 5327 Newtonsville-Hutchin-son Road, Batavia, Nov. 14.TelecommunicationsharassmentAt 2792 U.S. 50, Batavia, Nov. 20.At 6154 Manila Road, Goshen,Dec. 1.At 6609 Taylor Pike, Goshen,Dec. 2.

TheftAt 3678 Bauer Road, Blanches-ter, Nov. 5.At 2730 Spring Hill Road, Go-shen, Aug. 16.At 2508 Misty Lane, Goshen,Nov. 3.At 3562 Lucas Road, Blanchester,Nov. 4.At 5519 Koester Knoll, Goshen,Nov. 19.At 110 W. Main St., Owensville,Nov. 21.At 6087 Marathon-EdentonRoad, Goshen, Dec. 6.Theft - without consentAt 3210 Ohio 131, Goshen, Oct.11.Theft - deceptionAt 2792 Cedarville Road, Go-shen, Oct. 19.At 6555 Marathon-EdentonRoad, Goshen, Nov. 1.Theft - without consentAt 3210 Ohio 131, Goshen, Oct.11.

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