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CAMPUSHEROESCatch up with localathletes now in collegeSee Sports, A6

Lost the election but still has job

A Batavia councilman wholost his re-election bid in No-vember will keep a seat oncouncil through the end of2015.

Steve Staton, the village’svicemayor and aFinanceCom-mittee member, was appointedbyMayorJohnTheboutDec.17to fill a vacancy on council.

Council met twice in execu-tive session to appoint replace-ment for John Waite, who re-signed Nov. 11 to become thevillage fiscal officer, but both

meetings endedin a deadlock.

Staton, for-mer councilmanRay Seibert, andresident BrianVickers had ex-pressed interestin the appoint-ment, but Vick-

ers laterwithdrewhis candida-cy.

Thebout cited Staton’s lead-ership in advancing Bataviaduring the past four years asone ofmany reasons hewas se-lected for the opening.

“His work was crucial inreaching a cooperative agree-ment with Clermont County tooperate Batavia’s water andsewer utilities,” Thebout said

in a statement announcing Sta-ton’s appointment.

“He led council’s effort toannex public offices into thevillage, saving Batavia’s fi-nances from collapse and pro-viding funds for major im-provements. He advanced theplanning for the reconstruc-tion of downtown, which in-cludes the total redesign ofEast Main Street and the long-overdue reconstruction andimprovement of South Secondand North Fourth streets.”

Staton said he is pleasedwith the announcement and isglad he’ll be around to see thecompletion of thework they’vebeen doing for the past fouryears.

“I’m looking forward to see-

ing some of the new ideas withthe new people on council andseeing where we go fromthere,” he said.

His new term begins Jan. 1and expires on Dec. 31, 2015.

But at least one residentwasn’t happy with the appoint-ment.

Steve Shinkle told council ata Dec. 11 special meeting that“it’s ludicrous to take a personvoted out of a position and puthim back.”

Though Staton came in fifthplace, there was only a seven-vote margin between him andCouncilman Earl Carter, thefourth-place finisher.

But Staton defended hiswork on council and said whenhe came on the village was

headed toward bankruptcy,laying off police officers,maintenance workers and wa-ter works employees, and cut-ting services to residents.

“Wecame in and immediate-ly started the initiative tochange the administrator and(begin) annexations,” he said.

“Annexation helped stabi-lize the revenue stream that al-lowed us to get moving on pro-jects you see now.Anytimeyouget stuck with these hard deci-sions and change the course ofBatavia, you’re going to offendsome people.”

Thebout added that Staton“is a straight-shooter who willtell you his best judgment,whether it is comforting or not.We need that candor.”

By Lisa [email protected]

Staton

Mayor appointsousted councilman

“Make a joyful noise untothe Lord”

Psalm 100:1NEWTOWN — Sometime

early next year, the congrega-tion at NewtownUnitedMeth-odist Church will be making ajoyfulnoiseunto theLordwiththe help of a pipe organ with100-year-old Kimball pipes – agift from a former church inKentucky.

It’s all part of the Newtownchurch’s celebration of 200years at 3546 Church St. and215 years of existence.

Newtown United Method-ist Church is more accus-tomed to giving than receiv-ing gifts.

For example, the church’s105 members raised morethan $15,000 the last Lentenseason for the Inter ParishMinistry, their neighbor juststreets away at 3509 DeboltRoad.

ButNewtownUnitedMeth-odist Church is happily ac-cepting the former Kentuckychurch’s pipes, which organguru Michael Rathke of NewCastle, Ind., is using tomake anew organ for the church.

Newtown United Method-ist Church Pastor HowardPrestonofMt.Carmelsays theorgan is, “aperfectexampleofrepurposing and recycling.”

“This instrumentwasmadepossible by the gift of 100-year-old Kimball pipes, anOhio River Valley grant andbenevolent gifts from manymembers and friends of New-town United MethodistChurch,” Preston said.

“We will dedicate our newinstrument with a concert oforgan and choral music in2014.”

Rathke also is responsiblefor bringing theKimball pipesto NewtownUnitedMethodistChurch.

He’d been contacted by anorganist at the Plum StreetTemple in downtown Cincin-

natiwhowas trying to help theNewtown church find a smallpipe organwith some old-timeparts.

About the same time, a re-tired Miami University pro-fessor contacted Rathke toask whether he knew of any-one interested in 1910 Kimballorgan pipes that owners of aformerchurch inKentuckynolonger wanted.

Rathke sure did.And while the Kimball pi-

pework was the jumping offpoint for the new organ,Rathke eventually landed in amindset that the instrumentshould ultimately be “suitablefor Methodist worship in thefirst part of the 21st century.”

“This is essentially a newinstrument that incorporatesthree or four sets of antiquepipework thatwas averygoodquality thatwewereable tore-use and revocie and repur-pose,” Rathke said.

“As the project of building

an instrument for this churchevolved, we turned our focusfrom, ‘Let’s see how much ofthe Kimball we can reuse,’ to,‘What is the right instrumentto make an idiomatic sound inthis beautiful historic churchand how can we fit the best ofwhat the Kimball has to offerinto this otherwisenew instru-ment’?”

Kristy Swift of Westwood,director of music and the or-ganist at Newtown UnitedMethodist Church, couldn’t bemore pleased.

“First and foremost, thiswill be a gift for the churchthat it can use potentially forthenext100years,” saidSwift,who just completed a PhD in

Church gets pipe organ for its birthdayBy Jeanne [email protected]

Michael Rathke (right), owner of M.P. Rathke of Spiceland, Ind., is building an organ for the 215thanniversary of the Newtown United Methodist Church using 100-year-old Kimball pipes from a formerCovington, Ky., church. At left is Rathke's assistant, Luke Redder of Maineville.JEANNE HOUCK/THE COMMUNITY

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Here's what the new organ atNewtown United MethodistChurch will look like whenassembled.PROVIDED

Kristy Swift of Westwood, director of music at Newtown UnitedMethodist Church, can't wait to play the church's new organ. JEANNEHOUCK/THE COMMUNITY PRESSSee ORGAN, Page A2

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Authorities bust potdistribution ring

Seven people were ar-rested after Cincinnati po-lice and the ClermontCounty Narcotic Unit say

they broke up a major potdistribution ring Dec. 23.

Authorities seized 316pounds of marijuana,$25,000 in cash, 55guns,10cars,aboatandcomputerswhen several homes weresearched on Ohio Pike,Fulton Grove, MarilynDrive and Elm Drive inClermont County and onBeechmontAvenueinCin-cinnati.

The operation is the re-sult of a sixmonth joint in-vestigation, said ClermontCounty Sheriff A. J. “Tim”Rodenberg.

Bethel Lions Club tomeet Jan. 6

The Bethel Lions Clubwill meet at 6:30 on Mon-dayJan. 6at theGrantMe-morial Building at the cor-ner of Main and PlaneStreets inBethelwithaca-tered meal. Anyone inter-ested in joining the Lionsare welcome to visit.

Monroe Grange cardparty Jan. 4

The Monroe Grangewill have their monthlycard party at 7 p.m. Satur-day, Jan. 4, at the GrangeHallat2644Ohio222south

ofOhio125 inNicholsville.The main game is Euchrebut those who don’t playcan play other games. Thecost is $1.50. Between thefourth and fifth games re-freshments are available.This is one way theGrange makes extra mon-ey to support their com-munity service projects.

TheMonroeGrangedo-nated staple food to theneedy at Thanksgivingandmadeadonation to theHeifer Project Interna-tional forapenofchickensfor the needy to hatch newchickens toeat andsell theeggs to help their income.

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Center will be extendedan additional 3,775 feet.

The current walkingtrail, which is about 1,800feet, will be extendedthrough funding from theOhioDepartment ofNatu-ral Resources Nature-Works grant.

“We anticipate that atsome point in time thisnew trail will tie into thenew picnic shelter andplayground,” said Town-ship Administrator RexParsons.

The new playgroundwas recently installed atthe community center

BATAVIA TWP. — Thewalking trail at the Bata-via Township Community

while plans are to build anew shelter in 2014.

The total estimatedcost for expansion of theperimeter trail, whichwill be made of asphaltand measure about 6 feetin width, is about $78,000.

The NatureWorksgrants will provide$40,761 toward the pro-ject.

“It’ll be one of themostheavily used (amenities)in our complex,” saidTrustee Randy Perryabout the trail. “The granthelps in a big way.”

Perry said the currentwalking trail is frequentlyused.

The township appliedfor the grant in April.

Parsons said plans areto begin work on the trailin the spring.

Batavia Township trail to be expandedBy Forrest [email protected]

The walking trail at the Batavia Township Community Center will be extended anadditional 3,775 feet. A portion of the funding will come from a state grant. This graphicshows the existing path as well as the new one.PROVIDED

Plans are toextend thecurrent walkingtrail at theBataviaTownshipCommunityCenter anadditional 3,775feet. A portion ofthe project willbe funded by aNatureWorksgrant providedby the state.FORREST SELLERS/THE

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musicologyat theUniver-sityofCincinnatiCollege-Conservatory of Music.

“Because of the designand the construction andthe materials that Mi-chael Rathke had used inconstructing the organ, itcould quite possibly livethat long and longer likemany organs in Europeand around the world.

“Many of the featuresof this organ are very,very special, becausemuch of it has been donewith his hands and the

hands of others withoutreally a lot of use of elec-tricity and power tools,”Swift said.

“This instrument infact will have nothingelectric in it except theblower that forces airthrough the pipes.”

The Newtown UnitedMethodist Church wasfounded in 1798 and ser-vices were conducted inmembers’ homes untilthey moved into a stonemeetinghousebuilt at theChurchStreet site in1813,said church member andanniversary chairwomanCharlotte Aichholz ofUnion Township.

Aichholz said the

churchwasrebuilt in1867using stones from theoriginal building to con-struct the first floor ofthe present church.

That’s when a secondfloor was added.

Aichholz said an addi-tion to the rear of thechurch was built in 1951and 1952, consisting ofone large room, two rest-rooms and a furnaceroom.

The second-story addi-tion to the rear of thechurch was completed in1959, she said.

For more about your commu-nity, visitCincinnati.com/Newtown.

OrganContinued from Page A1

Here's where the new organ at Newtown United Methodist Church will be positioned.JEANNE HOUCK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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The roar of racing engineswasheardduringthe thirdannual Ohio Valley Voices

OVV-500 in October at Motor-sports Country Club of Cincin-nati.

Eight teams of four driverscompeted in European stylekarts on the professionally de-signed track in Batavia, Ohio.The Kart Enduro invitationalrace is a benefit event for OhioValley Voices. Maria Sentelik isthe executive director of theMi-ami Township program that pro-vides early intervention to teachprofoundly hearing impaired in-fants and children to listen andtalk.

“The OVV 500 is such aunique event,” Sentelik said.“It’s an opportunity for a bunchof people to get in cars and race

around. It’s an exciting opportu-nity for people who are connect-ed in some way to Ohio ValleyVoices to really let some steamout.”

Even people who know noth-ing about racing get in the cars.Sentelik sat it out this year, buthasputon thehelmetandgloves,slid behind the wheel, and tookthe turns around the track inprevious years. She admitted it

was a little scary for her. It is anall-day event. A professionaldriver is on hand to help, and theparticipants all took some“warm-up” laps.

“It’s fun to watch them,” Sen-telik said. “As the day goes on,they start getting the hang ofwhat thismeans. Eventually yousee themgettingbetter and real-ly competitive. By the end of theday, they’re stoked. ‘I’m a racecar driver.’ It’s a fun event.”

More than just a fun event,the OVV 500 netted over $10,000for the program this year. Thedaylong event included an auc-tion which raised about $500 ofthat sum. “Team Trista,” namedafter OVV student Trista De-Bruler, was the winning team.Her father, Scott DeBruler, andthe father of another student,both took thewheel aspart of thewinning team of four drivers.

Ashley Schmitz was also a

driver for oneof the teams in therace. Her two-year old son at-tends OVV. Tate Schmitz wasborn with moderate to severehearing loss in both ears

“He’s been there since hewas18-months-old,” Schmitz said.“Whenhestarted, hewasn’t talk-ing at all. Now he’d talking up astorm. He’s really feisty; he’ssaying all kinds of stuff theyteach him. He’s doing really,really well.”

Ohio Valley Voices has beeninstrumental in supporting leg-islation for hospitals to test thehearing of newborn babies atbirth. Schmitz says they knewtherewasaproblemthedayTatewas born because of this testing.Asaresult, theyhadhisfulldiag-nosis by the time he was threeweeks old. He had his first set ofhearing aids by the time he was10-weeks-old. They call him “Ta-ter Bear” and drive 45 minutes

from their home in Springboro,Ohio to bring him to OVV andback.

“It’s quite a drive,” Schmitzsaid. “When we did the tour, wewere really amazed with whatthe kids were doing. We won-dered how it would affect Tate.Looking at where he was versuswhere he is now, we always tellpeople the program is amazing.”

Fred Zacharias is alreadyconnected as a member of theOVV board of directors, chair-man for the race event, and adriver on one of the teams. Hehoped theeventwouldhelp raisemoney for the school, but he haseven higher hopes beyond that.

“One of the other things is toget new people to come out andbring themalong to get involvedwith OVV,” he said. “That’s howwe got involved. Somebodybrought us to an event and wesort of jumped into it.”

Drivers prepare for the start of the Ohio Valley Voices 500.CHUCK GIBSON/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

The green flag waves as karts race at the start of the Ohio Valley Voices 500 Friday, Oct. 4. CHUCK GIBSON/FOR THE

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Laurence Jones, Ashley Schmitz, Kevin Weckesser andSteve Petrosky made up one of the race teams.CHUCKGIBSON/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

B.J. Zacharias in the drivers seat with wife, Stephanie, withteammates Fred Zacharias and Dennis Okin pose before therace.CHUCK GIBSON/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Karts line up for the third annual OVV 500 raceto benefit the Ohio Valley Voices.CHUCKGIBSON/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

October motor race raised $10K for OVVBy Chuck [email protected]

“It’s fun to watchthem. As the daygoes on, theystart getting thehang of what thismeans."MARIA SENTELIKOhio Valley Voices executivedirector

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

UNIONTWP.—Notmuchgets pastTre-vor Korfhagen.

Particularly, when it’s a soccer ball.The 2011Glen Este High School grad

justwrappeduphis third season as goal-keeper of Hanover College’s soccerteam. The Panthers had one of their bet-ter seasons at 10-8-2.

Between the pipes, heallowed just one goal pergame over the fall cam-paign and had six shut-outs.

“We had the best sea-son in Hanover history,”Korfhagensaid. “Wewentundefeated for most ofthe season (HeartlandConference) and made it

to the tournament. We ended up losingthe first game, but the team that beat usturned out to be the No. 1 team in the na-tion (Division III).”

Korfhagen’s competitiveness comesnatural with his mother, Cheryl, coach-ing volleyball at Glen Este and his fa-ther, Kenneth, being a former soccerplayer at Northern Kentucky.

His younger brother, Tanner, was theEastern Cincinnati Conference’s lead-ing scorer as a junior this past season.Tanner is the scorer; Trevor is the stop-per.

“We go out every now and then,”Korfhagen said of practicing with hisyounger sibling. “I don’t like to think hescores on me that much.”

The Hanover history major has an-other season tomakemoreHanover his-tory. His preference for physical playlanded him in the goal box years ago.

“I’ve always been not afraid of con-tact,” Korfhagen said. “It’s always been

my favorite position on the field. When-ever my dad would put me up at for-ward, I wouldn’t like it.”

Admittedly, his teams at Glen Esteweren’t world beaters, but Korfhagendoes have some fond memories of someTrojan triumphs. His senior season wascut a little short by a torn meniscus.However, he did have a meaningfulcomeback.

“My Senior Night, I saved a PK (pen-altykick),”Korfhagensaid. “Itwasrightafter I came back from my meniscustear. We killed the team and everyoneplayed good. I’ll always remember sav-ing that PK right after I came back.”

Ironically, he’s never had to defend apenalty kick in college. He has disap-pointed a striker or two though with adiving save.

“I was either first or second in theleague in shutouts,” Korfhagen said. “Ihad a pretty good save percentage.”

The Heartland consists of Bluffton,Defiance and Mount St. Joseph fromOhio; Transylvania from Kentucky; andAnderson, Earlham, Franklin, Hanoverand Rose-Hulman from Indiana.

While Cheryl Korfhagen’s Lady Tro-jans volleyball itinerary makes it diffi-cult for her to view games, the “K” fam-ily is almost always represented.

“Mydadusuallycomeswithmyuncleor grandma,” Korfhagen said. “Theycame to Mount (St. Joseph) when weplayed.Mymom tries to comewhen shecan but high school volleyball is a prettystrict schedule.”

With his collegiate career windingdown,Korfhagenwould like to teachandcoach.On the other hand, his passion forkeeping round objects out of the net isstill alive.

“I’ll try to get on a U20 team over thesummer,” he said. “We’ll see where thattakes me.”

Glen Este grad Korfhagenpulls out stops for HanoverBy Scott [email protected]

Korfhagen

Glen Este graduate Trevor Korfhagen boots the ball for his goalkeeper position forHanover College. THANKS TO CARTER CLOYD/HANOVER COLLEGE

The Community JournalClermont asked college ath-letes’ family and friends to sub-mit information so our readerscanget caught upon their activ-ities. Their offerings:

Kayla Ernst»Kayla Ernst, a graduate of

BataviaHighSchool, is current-ly in her first year at the OhioState University law school af-ter playing basketball for Ken-yon College.

In addition to her KenyonCollege NCAC all-decade selec-tion, she was named a CapitalOne Academic All-American,NCAC Player of the Year andsecond team All-Great Lakesregion. She holds the Kenyonsingle season record for pointsscored (550) and ranks third inschool history for points scored(1,520).

Alex Fultz»Glen Este’s Alex Fultz is a

sophomoreonWittenberg’svar-sity basketball team. The busi-ness major has a 3.0 GPA and is

the son of TamiFultz and the lateSteve Fultz.

In 2012-12 heplayed in all 27games and start-ed 19, leading theteam in three-point shootingwith a .413 per-centage.Heaver-

aged 5.3 points and 3.3 re-bounds, fourth on the team. Hehit five three-pointers againstAllegheny last Feb. 2. This sea-son, Alex has been starting andhad 14 points in the first half ofthe Wittenberg/Capital rivalry

game.

Kristina Fultz»Glen Este’s Kristina Fultz

is a sophomore at WittenbergUniversityon thewomen’s varsityvolleyball team,which recentlywon the 2013NCAC Champi-onship. She is anoutside hitterand defensivespecialist.

Thecommuni-cationsmajor carries a 3.6GPA.She is the daughter of TamiFultz and the late Steve Fultz.

Danielle Lang» Danielle Lang of Amelia is

a freshman goalkeeper for theGeorgetown College women’ssoccer team.

Danielle started 16 out of 17games this year. She was in-jured in the first tournamentgameandunable to play the lasttournament game. Her recordwas7-6-1with19goals against, a

goals against av-erage of 1.34, 73saves,asaveper-centage of .793,and 6.5 shutouts.During the sea-son, shewas hon-ored as Defen-sivePlayerof theWeek in the Mid-

South Conference.Danielle is a 2013graduate of

Amelia High School and is thedaughter of Jack and Lori Langof Amelia.

Heidi McManus»Heidi McManus, a gradu-

ate of Williamsburg HighSchool, is a sophomore for theCollege of Mount Saint Josephwomen’s basketball team.

She was the MVP for herteamat theMSJTipOffTourna-ment last year andMVP for theMarietta College Turkey Shootthis season. She played in all 25games last season for the Lions,starting 24 times. She finishedfifth in the conference forsteals, and was the second lead-

ing scorer for her team.Heidi is the daughter ofBeth

and JonMcManus.

Michelle Thomas» Glen Este graduate Mi-

chelle Thomas is a junior atOhio State majoring in educa-tion. She is the daughter of Mi-chael and Sharon Thomas andruns cross country and trackfor the Buckeyes.

In cross country, she tookfourth place at the Big Ten Con-ference Championship, was a2013 First Team All-Big Ten se-lection (First Buckeye to makefirst team since 1986), and wonthe 2013BigTenSportsmanshipAward. In addition, she was a2013 NCAA All-Great Lakes re-gional selection and a memberof school outdoor record-hold-ing DMR squad (11.34.28).

In track, she took first in the3000 meter at the Armory Col-legiate Invitational (PR of9:40.0). She also was a 2013USTFCCCA All-Academic se-lection, Big Ten DistinguishedScholar, Academic All-Big Tenselection and a 2013 Ohio StateScholar Athlete.

CATCHING UPWITH COLLEGE ATHLETES

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Kayla Ernst of Batavia finished her basketball career at Kenyon Collegeand now is a law student at Ohio State. She is shown getting a kissfrom her nephew on Senior Day.THANKS TO CHRIS ERNST

Kristina Fultz

Lang

Alex Fultz

Heidi McManus, a Williamsburggraduate, is back as a sophomorefor the College of Mount SaintJoseph women’s basketballteam.THANKS TO BETH MCMANUS

Glen Este's Michelle Thomas is ajunior at Ohio State and amember of the cross country andtrack teams.THANKS TOMICHAEL

THOMAS

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Girls bowling» Amelia beat St. Ursu-

la on Dec. 19. MadisonKoehnke had a 321 series.

»Glen Este beat SetonDec. 19 as senior HaleyVogelgesang rolled a 487series.

Boys bowling»McNicholas lost

2,353-2,154 against Mid-dletown Fenwick Dec. 18to even its record at 2-2.The Rockets roll againDec. 7 against KetteringAlter.

Boys basketball» Glen Este beat Love-

land in overtime on Dec.20, 79-67 as senior TylerFlanigan had 41 points.

» McNicholas HighSchool dropped to 3-1 on

the season with a 50-49loss on the road at PurcellMarian Dec. 20. DannyByrne had 15 points tolead the Rockets, whocompeted in theRipleyIn-vitational Dec. 27 and 28.

» Batavia beatBlanchester 61-33 Dec. 20to run its record to 4-1. Ja-cob McElfresh had 16points to lead the Bull-dogs.

» New Richmond beatGoshen 65-45 Dec. 21, im-proving to 6-1as JoshHei-den scored 22 points. TheLions hosted the RiverCity Classic tournamentDec. 27 and 28.

» Williamsburg im-proved to 5-2 after a 75-47win at Felicity Dec. 20.Evan Barge scored 13 tolead the Wildcats, whileAustin Horn and JoshWells each added 10.

Girls basketball» McNicholas beat

PurcellMarian 48-30Dec.

21 behind Hannah Tay-lor’s 21 points and 12 re-bounds. The Rockets im-proved to 6-3with thewin.They played Mason Dec.28.

» Batavia beatBlanchester 38-24 Dec. 18before dropping a 47-37decision on the road atMadeira Dec. 21, levelingits record at 4-4.

» New Richmond im-proved to 7-1 with a 47-40win over Western BrownDec. 19. Josie Bucking-ham had 25 points, 10 re-bounds and six blockedshots to pace the Lions.

» Williamsburg lost56-30 Dec. 19 at Felicity,falling to 0-7 on the sea-son.

Wrestling» Glen Este junior

Gage Branson made it tothe semifinals of theGlenn Sample HolidayClassic at 113 pounds onDec. 21-22.

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By Scott SpringerandMark [email protected]@communitypress.com

Glen Este senior Tyler Flanigan (4) is hoisted up by the Trojans’ student section afterpouring in 41 points to beat Loveland 79-67 in overtime Dec. 20. Flanigan’s three-pointerwith two seconds left had sent the game to OT. SCOTT SPRINGER/COMMUNITY PRESS

Becca Walton» The 2010 Mother of

Mercygraduaterecentlywrapped up her volley-ball career at the UCClermont. The Cougarswereawardedabidto theU.S. Collegiate Athletic

Associa-tion na-tional tour-nament allfour yearsof her ca-reer.

TheCougarswent 23-8

this past season, winning

the Ohio Collegiate Ath-letic Conference regularseason title and confer-ence tournament title.Walton was selected as aUSCAA First Team All-American for the 2013season.

Becca is the daughterof Steve and Cheryl Wal-ton of Cleves.

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BULLDOGS ON ICE

The Batavia Elementary fourth-grade class took a field trip to U.S. Bank Arena Nov. 19to watch the Cincinnati Cyclones as part of Education in Hockey Day. Batavia kids -along with other schools - got to spend the day watching a game and participate in afull educational program using hockey as the backdrop. Each year, nearly 7,500students from more than 50 schools attend the program. The kids also used a fullydeveloped curriculum addressing common core standards. The curriculum isaddressed and taught during the course of the game via the video boards, on-iceactivities and workbooks. The Cyclones did a follow up visit to the school and kids gotto meet some players, ask questions and play hockey with them. The Cyclonesincluded Barry Almeida (63), Paul Crowder (25) and Drew Daniels (24). PHOTO COURTESY

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January 30, 1861: U.S. Rep.WilliamHoward of Bataviarose to address his colleaguesabout the impending crisis.Howard was a 43-year-oldconservative Democrat whoserved two terms as ClermontCounty’s prosecuting attorneyand one term in the Ohio Sen-ate before being elected toCongress.

The situation was dire.South Carolina, claimed “theincreasing hostility on the partof the non-slave holding statesto the institution of slavery” -especially their failure to en-force the Fugitive Slave Act -was responsible for the Consti-tutional crisis.

The secessionists, believingthat the North wouldn’t stopuntil it abolished slaverythroughout the country, said itwas left with no other choice.

South Caro-lina left theUnion on Dec.24, 1860. With-in a month fiveother states -Mississippi,Florida, Ala-bama, Georgia,and Louisiana -followed SouthCarolina out ofthe Union.

Howard sympathized withthe South. He agreed that theNorth failed to enforce theFugitive Slave Act. The Northagitated the South by sending“forth their emissaries to stirup the unsuspecting slave toinsurrection to murder, rape,arson.”

In short, he blamed theNorth for the situation: “theNorthern states were the ag-

gressors; and if they really-…desire the preservation ofthe Union, let them first cor-rect the errors at home.”

Though provoked, the Southcouldn’t leave the Union be-cause “This Union, under ourConstitution, was intended tobe perpetual.”

Representative Howardpraised the efforts of Presi-dent James Buchanan to savethe Union. “What Americancitizen,” Howard asked, “doesnot feel a glow of pride thrillhis very soul to see the presentExecutive…enforcing the na-tional laws, elevating our flag,and showing a determinationat all hazards to preserve andperpetuate our national hon-or?”

What of the future? Would itbe war or peace? That, he said,was entirely “within the hands

of the Republican Party.”If the president-elect insist-

ed on restraining slavery’sexpansion, then it was likelythat the nation would hear the“tramp and tread of hostilearmies.” Howard urged com-promise by supporting the socalled Crittenden proposalswhich would have preservedboth slavery and the Union.

Howard’s Southern sympa-thies may sound strange tomodern ears, but they werewell within the mainstream ofDemocrat party thoughtsabout slavery. The party’splatform reaffirmed its sup-port for slavery.

The Democrats upheld therights of the states to regulateslavery, urged support for theFugitive Slave Act, and blamedthe abolitionists for agitatingagainst slavery, predicting

those efforts will “endangerthe stability and permancy ofthe Union.” They pledged to dowhat they could to preservethe institution.

Events overtook the com-promisers. Howard, like manyDemocrats, went to war topreserve the Union, not to freethe slaves.

Howard joined up with the59th Ohio Volunteer Infantryat Camp Ammen in Ripley. The59th was a hard-fighting unit,seeing heavy action at Shiloh,Perryville and Stone River.

Howard left the servicewith a medical discharge witha rank of Lieutenant Colonel.He returned to Batavia to con-tinue his law practice.

Gary Knepp is a resident of Milford.

William Howard sympathized with the South

GaryKneppCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

Last week’s questionShould the U.S. adopt an advi-

sory panel’s recommendations toend the government’s systematiccollection of logs of all Ameri-cans’ cellular phone calls and re-quire those to be kept in privatehands “for queries and datamining”onlybycourtorder?Whyor why not?

“The recent U.S. DistrictCourtopinionwasonthemoney.Eroding our private lives is un-acceptable.Thisstartedwhen9/11caughtmostofusbysurprise.Many documents have shownthat the present wholesale spy-ing on citizens would not haveprevented that tragedy.

“Secret courts whiteout pub-lic information isadangerto theConstitution. One should readthat document to understandthe many ways that govern-ment agencies are twisting it.”

W.B.

“Yes, the U.S. should proba-bly adopt the recommendation,but the president has said therewill be a decision made aboutmuch of this in January. In thepost-911 world many parts ofour freedom of speech havebeen curtailed. The real ques-tion is how much freedom arewe willing to sacrifice in orderto feel safer from terrorism oc-curring on our soil? And if youhave a problem with that sacri-fice of freedom, don't use a cellphone.”

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I feel compelled to tell thisstory, as I believe it defineswhy I feel so blessed to work ina skilled nursing facility, car-ing for our residents.

We assist patients duringtheir recovery, and I often getcaught up in the day-to-dayactivities and do not thinkabout the profound impact wehave on those with whomwework. Less than one year ago, Ihad an opportunity to do some-thing for Scott Hartman, aresident at Eastgatespring,who was suffering from endstage renal disease.

Scott’s last wish beforesigning up for Hospice was toattend the Reds Opening Daygame. I contacted the Cincin-nati Reds, telling them aboutScott, and I was able to buy twotickets in handicap accessibleseating, even though ticketsfor Opening Day are very diffi-cult to secure. A transportationcompany donated their ser-vices to and from the game, sowe held a care conference withScott’s mother and told herthat we were going to makeScott’s dream come true.

I have never been an ex-tremely emotional individual,but it was very difficult to notshed a tear as we presented theReds tickets, a ball cap andjersey to Scott. He was in tearsas he thanked our team overand over again, leaving fewdry eyes in the room. Now, all

that we neededto do wasmake plans forthe day andthe game.

About aweek beforethe game,Scott becameill and washospitalized.We wondered

if he would return in time forthe game and if he would he bewell enough to go to the game.A few prayers were sent andScott was discharged from thehospital the day before thegame. When Scott returned, asanticipated, he stated that hewould not be missing thisgame.

Opening Day went off with-out a hitch. Scott and I werethere to watch the OpeningDay parade. It was a little diffi-cult to find a viewing place, butthanks to the great people inCincinnati, a group movedtheir seats along the street sothat Scott could have a goodview in his wheelchair. Weheaded to the game and hadsome standard ballpark food,on a chilly, but sunny day. Asthe lineups were announcedand the national anthemwassung, the tears began to wellup in Scott’s eyes. Again, Ifound myself becoming quiteemotional as well. Scott madeit through the ending of an

extra inning game, and the daywas perfect!

I reminisced about Scott’sstory when I learned he passedaway at the hospital in Novem-ber. Scott knew he would neverwitness another Opening Dayand we were able to do some-thing incredibly special forhim. That cold April day willalways be a part of me, and Iam fortunate that I was giventhe opportunity to spend itwith Scott.

We are able to impact thelives of those with whomweencounter on a daily basis.Sometimes it is as small as apat on the shoulder to a patientwho is not feeling well. Othertimes it is a simple conversa-tion about our lives, but eachand every interaction we haveis special. We are blessed to behealth care workers and haveanswered a call over and overto help those in need. Thereare many changes and chal-lenges that we will face, butthe constant will always be ourcare and desire to help others.

Mark Zielinski is a resident of Mil-ford. Eastgatespring is a transitionalcare center located at 4400 GlenEste-Withamsville Road. (near thecorner of Glen Este-WithamsvilleRoad and Route 32, just one mileeast of Jungle Jim’s.) For moreinformation, contact Mark Zielinskiat 513-752-3710.

Feeling blessed to bea health care worker

GuestcolumnistCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

The drive along Interstate275 is the scene of a battlefield.Thousands of giant soldiers arein a battle to save their lives.Unfortunately, the enemies arewinning.With toomany forcesworking against them, thesoldiers don’t stand a chance.They need replacements.

The drive, that once provid-ed an awesome view of expan-sive greenery, is now a scene ofbarren and broken limbs andmasses of dead or dying trees.Throughout the Tristate region,thousands of trees are caughtin a battle against disease,insect infestations and invasivespecies. The emerald ash borer,an invasive beetle which boresinto trees and disrupts the flowof nutrients, is now attackingthe nine species of native ashthroughout the region.

In total, more than 20mil-lion trees will inevitably be lostto the emerald ash borer in theTristate region within the next10 years.

Other insects are alsothreatening the tree canopy. InClermont County, the Asianlonghorned beetle is respon-sible for the loss of 9,000 trees.Although this beetle is expect-ed to be contained and eradi-cated, it has caused significantdamage, and its potential toreturn requires continuedvigilance. Another new threatis the walnut twig beetle, whichcarries a fungus fatal to blackwalnut trees.

Insect infestations are notthe only threats to the region’strees. Disease and other in-vasive species also endangerlocal forests. With the increaseof invasive plants like hon-eysuckle and the floweringpear, forests can’t regenerateand open areas can’t re-forestas they have in the past. Thetree seedlings that do surviveoften fall victim to deer, whosegrowing population consumeyoung plants before they havea chance tomature.With allthese factors working againstthem, trees and forests arestruggling

What can be done to keepthe trees we have and replacethe ones that are lost? TheOhio-Kentucky-Indiana Region-al Council of Governments, theCincinnati Zoo &BotanicalGarden, the Green Partnershipfor Greater Cincinnati and theGreenUmbrella have joined

forces to cre-ate TakingRoot, a broad-based cam-paign to ad-dress thecurrent andhistoric loss ofthe region’stree canopy.Through edu-cation and

improvedmanagement, thecampaign hopes to bettermain-tain existing trees and also toplant 2million trees by 2020(one for everyone in the re-gion).

This is not the first time theregion’s trees have been vic-tims of a battle. In the late1800s, much of the region hadbeen de-forested. It was duringthis timewhen Cincinnati be-came a prominent leader in themovement to conserve thenation’s forestry. In1875, Cin-cinnati natives formed theAmerican Forestry Associa-tion. Seven years later, theFirst Annual Forestry Con-gress was held in Cincinnati. Itcalled for “the discussion ofsubjects relating to tree plant-ing: the conservation, manage-ment, and renewal of forests.”Two days later, the superinten-dent of Cincinnati schools, JohnB. Peaslee, closed all schoolsand every Cincinnati childwent to an abandoned vineyardand planted trees. That vine-yard is nowEden Park.

In order to overcome theloss of the region’s tree canopy,the communitymust onceagain come together. Treescannot fight this battle on theirown, and their loss would resultin devastating environmentaland economic consequences.Taking Root is leading thebattle to save the region’s treesthrough a collaborative effortin which communities will beprovided opportunities to jointhe fight and help ensure thattrees come out the winner.

Formore information on thebattle and how you can help, goto www.takingroot.info.

Tia Garcia is the communicationintern for the Ohio-Kentucky-Indi-ana Regional Council of Govern-ments. She is in her fourth year atthe University of Cincinnati study-ing both journalism and communi-cation and will be graduating in thespring of 2014.

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St. Vincent de Paul’s recent11th annual RetroFittingsevent was attended by a

record-breaking 800 guests.The event wasmoved toMu-

sic Hall this year because of re-peat sell-out crowds. The newCreative Director, Joe Rigotti,used thenewvenue,MusicHall,as inspiration for this year’stheme, “A Night at the Opera.”

The event showcased thefashion designs ofmore than 55students from theUniversity ofCincinnati's College of Design,Architecture, Art and Planning.

Each student was given a $10voucher toshopatoneofSt.Vin-cent de Paul’s seven ThriftStores to redesignandcreate anensemble inspired by one ofeight famous operas.

Each design was modeled ina New York style fashion showby UC students and other spe-cial guests including event em-ceeArtrellHawkins, CincinnatiBengalAdamJones and ownersof Cincy Style Edit, MarshaAshley and BrockMaitland.

The event also featured aboutique filledwith vintage and

trendy items donated to St. Vin-cent de Paul’s thrift stores,cocktails and h'ors d'oeuvres,raffle prizes, and a live auctionwith items such as a one-of-a-kind jewelry piece designed byKrombholz jewelers.

Proceeds from the eventwillbenefit St. Vincent de Paul's ef-forts to bring hope to the frontline of poverty, with more than900 parish volunteers visitingthe homes of neighbors in needto provide innovative, practicalemergency assistance through-out Greater Cincinnati.

Retro Fittings draws record crowd

RetroFittings committee members MaryCasella and Peggy Mossbarger attendthe event. THANKS TO ELYSA HAMLIN

Creative Director Joe Rigotti of Over the Rhine and St. Vincent de PaulDirector of Development Karen Williams of Springdale chat atRetroFittings. THANKS TO ELYSA HAMLIN

The RetroFittings Committee for this year's event are, in back,from left, Kathleen Stenger of Newport, Carmen Sanders ofSpringdale, Hengameh Nassef of Indian Hill, Meg Tarvin ofAnderson, Peggy Mossbarger of Hyde Park and Jeanne Howe ofHyde Park; in second row, Lori Stenger of Cleves, Dianne Brownof Hyde Park, Tina Hawking of Mt. Lookout, Jayne Watkins ofFairfield, Tammy Snyder of Franklin Township; and in front,Taren Kinebrew of Avondale, the committee chairwoman.THANKS TO ELYSA HAMLIN

Cincy Style Edit's Brock Maitland and MarshaAshley of Hyde Park hang out at RetroFittings.THANKS TO ELYSA HAMLIN

David Hammerstrom of Fort Thomas, Advisory Board Member andRetroFittings Committee Member Tamie Sullivan of Loveland andCharitable Pharmacy Board Member Bob Saelinger of Mariemont enjoythe evening at RetroFittings. THANKS TO ELYSA HAMLIN

St. Vincent de Paul District Council PresidentAndrew Curran and Liz Curran of Anderson getready for the festivities at RetroFittings THANKS TO

ELYSA HAMLIN

RetroFittings emcee ArtrellHawkins models during thefashion show. THANKS TO ELYSA

HAMLIN

Aaron Kinebrew of Avondale, Committee Member Meg Tarvin and PaulTarvin of Anderson mingle at RetroFittings. THANKS TO ELYSA HAMLIN

Jen Dalton and Artrell Hawkins emcee at RetroFittings. THANKS TO ELYSA HAMLIN

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THURSDAY, JAN. 2Exercise ClassesSilverSneakers, 9-9:45 a.m.,Union Township Civic Center,4350 Aicholtz Road, Variety ofexercises designed to increasemuscular strength, range ofmovement and activity for dailyliving skills. Call for pricing.947-7344. Union Township.SilverSneakers Flex, 12:30-1:15p.m., Summerside Woods, 5484Summerside Road, Move tomusic through variety of exer-cises designed to increase muscu-lar strength, range of movementand activities for daily living. Callfor pricing. Presented by SilverS-neakers Flex. 478-6783. Sum-merside.SilverSneakers, 1:30-2:15 p.m.,O’Bannon Terrace, 6716 Ohio132, Move to music throughvariety of exercises designed toincrease muscular strength,range of movement and activ-ities for daily living. Call forpricing. Presented by SilverS-neakers Flex. 478-6783. Goshen.Zumba Fitness with Sue, 6-7p.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, 2010Wolfangel Road,Burn calories, sculpt your bodyand have a blast. $5. 379-4900;www.zumbasue.net. AndersonTownship.

Health / WellnessMercy HealthMobile Mam-mography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30p.m., Kroger Mulberry, 1093Ohio 28, Fifteen-minute screen-ings. Cost varies per insuranceplan. Financial assistance avail-able for qualified applicants.Appointment required. 686-3300; www.e-mercy.com.Mul-berry.

NatureProject FeederWatch, 9-11 a.m.,Cincinnati Nature Center atRoweWoods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Share cup of coffee or teawhile counting birds. Free.831-1711. Union Township.

FRIDAY, JAN. 3Dining EventsFish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562, 1596

Ohio 131, Fish sandwiches,chicken fingers or six-pieceshrimp dinner. Includes coleslawand French fries. Carryout avail-able. $6-$6.50. Presented byLadies Auxiliary Dennis JohnsonVFW Post 6562. 575-2102.Mil-ford.

Exercise ClassesSilverSneakers Yoga Stretch,9-9:45 a.m., Union TownshipCivic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road,Complete series of seated andstanding yoga poses. Restorativebreathing exercises and finalrelaxation promote stress reduc-tion and mental clarity. Call forpricing. Presented by SilverS-neakers Flex. 478-6783. UnionTownship.Chair/Mat Yoga, 9-10:10 a.m.,Yoga with Sharon Studio 1, 267Mount Holly Road, Gentle yogabegins in chair and ends on mat.Focus on strength, flexibility,pain management and relax-ation. $6 drop-in or $50 for 10classes. Presented by SharonStrickland. 237-4574. Amelia.Zumba Fitness with Sue,9:30-10:30 a.m., Clough UnitedMethodist Church, $5. 379-4900;www.zumbasue.net. AndersonTownship.

NatureProject FeederWatch, 9-11 a.m.,Cincinnati Nature Center atRoweWoods, Free. 831-1711.Union Township.

SATURDAY, JAN. 4Drink TastingsA TastingWith Chip Emmerichof Burnet RidgeWinery, 1-3p.m., Jungle Jim’s InternationalMarket Eastgate, 4450 EastgateSouth Drive, Cooking School.Chip show new releases, plus lotsof surprises from his barrelsamples. Ages 21 and up. $20.Registration required. Presentedby Jungle Jim’s InternationalMarket. 674-6000. Union Town-ship.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness with Sue, 9-10a.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900; www.zum-basue.net. Anderson Township.

NatureMake and Take Bird Houses,9:30-11 a.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at RoweWoods, 4949Tealtown Road, Outdoor Learn-ing Center. Wood stove keepsyou warm as you make anddecorate your own bird house.$14, $9 children; $6 all members.Registration required. 831-1711.Union Township.

PetsPuppy Social, Noon-1 p.m., AllCreatures Animal Hospital, 1894Ohio Pike, Puppies socialize withother pups under supervision ofprofessional trainers at indoorfacility. Free. 797-7397; www.all-creatures.com. Amelia.Clermont Pets Alive Pet Adop-tions, 1-5 p.m., Petco, 1087 Ohio28, Cats and dogs available foradoption. Presented by Cler-mont Pets Alive. 279-2276;www.clermontpetsalive.org.Milford.

SUNDAY, JAN. 5Exercise ClassesCardio Kick Boxing, 7-8 p.m.,ATA Taekwondo of Cincinnati,4240 Mount Carmel TabascoRoad, Non-contact workoutincluding cardio and strengthtraining in energizing environ-ment, using kicks, jabs, hooksand uppercuts to improve over-all agility and power. $5. 652-0286. Union Township.

NatureWinter Walk, 3 p.m., WoodlandMound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road,Seasongood Nature Center.Walk along the trail to enjoy thesights and sounds of winter.Free, vehicle permit required.521-7275; www.greatparks.org.Anderson Township.Hot Cocoa Social, 1-3 p.m.,Cincinnati Nature Center atRoweWoods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Free hot cocoa, conversa-tion and play. Bring your ownmug. For ages 12 and under withadult. Members free; non-members pay daily admission.831-1711. Union Township.Thru-Hiking the Buckeye Trail,2-3 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at RoweWoods, 4949

Tealtown Road, Learn aboutglobe-trotting experiences offellow nature lovers. Ages 18and up. Members free; non-members pay daily admission.Registration required. 831-1711.Union Township.

MONDAY, JAN. 6Exercise ClassesZumbawith KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, 135 N.Union St., Zumba fitness andZumba Gold classes. $5. Present-ed by Kimberley “KC” Coniglio.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.SilverSneakers, 9:15 a.m.-10a.m., Union Township CivicCenter, Call for pricing. 947-7344. Union Township.SilverSneakers, 10:30 a.m.-11:15a.m., Crossings of Amelia, 58Amelia Olive Branch Road, Moveto music through variety ofexercises designed to increasemuscular strength, range ofmovement and activities fordaily living. For seniors. Call forpricing. Presented by SilverS-neakers Flex. 478-6783. Amelia.SilverSneakers Flex, 2:15-3p.m., Bethel Woods ElderlyComplex, 610 Easter Road, Moveyour whole body through com-plete series of seated and stand-ing yoga poses. Chair supportoffered to safely perform varietyof seated and standing posturesdesigned to increase flexibility,balance and range of move-ment. Call for pricing. Presentedby SilverSneakers Flex. 478-783.Bethel.Beginner Yoga Classes, 6-8p.m., Mount Carmel ChristianChurch, 4183 Mount CarmelTobasco Road, Choose fromBeginners Power Yoga Class at 6p.m. or Candlelight Relaxationand restorative slow flow class at7 p.m. $7 or $12 for both classes.675-0954.Mount Carmel.Zumba Fitness with Sue,6:30-7:30 p.m., Clough UnitedMethodist Church, $5. 379-4900;www.zumbasue.net. AndersonTownship.

Music - CabaretSinatra Night, 5:30 p.m.-8:30p.m., Tong’s Thai Restaurant,1117 Main St., With Matt Snow,“The Cincinnati Sinatra.” Doorsopen 4:30 p.m. Free. 248-2999.Milford.

TUESDAY, JAN. 7Dance ClassesFrontier Squares SquareDance Classes, 7:30-9:30 p.m.,American Legion Post 450, 450Victor Stier Drive, No prior danceexperience necessary. Wearcasual dress and smooth-soledshoes. Class registration closesafter third week. $5, first class isfree. 929-2427; frontier-squares.tripod.com/.Milford.

Exercise ClassesSilverSneakers, 11-11:45 a.m.,O’Bannon Terrace, Call forpricing. 478-6783. Goshen.

Farmers MarketLoveland FarmersMarket, 4-6p.m., Grailville Retreat andProgram Center, 932 O’Bannon-ville Road, Presented by Love-land Farmers’ Market. 683-0491;www.lovelandfm.com. Love-land.

NatureHerpetology Program, 7-8:30p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center atRoweWoods, 4949 TealtownRoad, PowerPoint programs onreptiles and amphibians. Ages 18and up. Free. Presented byGreater Cincinnati Herpetologi-cal Society. 831-1711. UnionTownship.

Support GroupsCaregiver Support Group,7-8:30 p.m., St. Andrew Church,552 Main St., Undercroft. Tosupport caregivers of elderly ordisabled parents (relatives). Ages18 and up. Free. Registrationrequired. 929-4483.Milford.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8Art & Craft ClassesKnitting, Crochet and Needle-craft Class, 7-8 p.m., MilfordHeights Church of Christ, 1646Ohio 28, Basic handwork tech-niques and fresh ideas in knit-ting, crochet and other handi-crafts along with short devotion-al time. Free. 575-1874.Milford.

Dining EventsWAVE Free Community Din-ner, 6 p.m., Milford First UnitedMethodist Church, 541Main St.,Part of Wednesdays Are VeryExtraordinary event. No church

service attached, no reservationsneeded. All welcome. Family-friendly meals. Free; donationsaccepted. 831-5500; www.mil-fordfirstumc.org.Milford.

Exercise ClassesZumbawith KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, $5.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.Cardio Kick Boxing, 6:30-7:30p.m., ATA Taekwondo of Cincin-nati, $5. 652-0286. Union Town-ship.Zumba Fitness with Sue,6:30-7:30 p.m., Clough UnitedMethodist Church, $5. 379-4900;www.zumbasue.net. AndersonTownship.

Mom’s ClubsMothers of Preschoolers,9:30-11:30 a.m., Faith Church,5910 Price Road, Share home-made food while listening tospeaker or learning new craft.Childcare provided with regis-tration. Ages 18 and up. 831-3770.Milford.

NatureAstronomy Club, 7-9 p.m.,Cincinnati Nature Center atRoweWoods, 4949 TealtownRoad, With naturalist SheilaRiley. For ages 12 and up. Mem-bers free; non-members paydaily admission. 831-1711. UnionTownship.Camera Club, 7-8:30 p.m.,Cincinnati Nature Center atRoweWoods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Amateur and professionalphotographers learn and shareknowledge. Ages 18 and up.Members free; non-memberspay daily admission. 831-1711.Union Township.

THURSDAY, JAN. 9Exercise ClassesSilverSneakers, 9-9:45 a.m.,Union Township Civic Center,Call for pricing. 947-7344. UnionTownship.SilverSneakers Flex, 12:30-1:15p.m., Summerside Woods, Callfor pricing. 478-6783. Sum-merside.SilverSneakers, 1:30-2:15 p.m.,O’Bannon Terrace, Call forpricing. 478-6783. Goshen.Zumba Fitness with Sue, 6-7p.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900; www.zum-basue.net. Anderson Township.


FRIDAY, JAN. 10Dining EventsFish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562, $6-$6.50. 575-2102.Milford.

Exercise ClassesSilverSneakers Yoga Stretch,9-9:45 a.m., Union TownshipCivic Center, Call for pricing.478-6783. Union Township.Zumba Fitness with Sue,9:30-10:30 a.m., Clough UnitedMethodist Church, $5. 379-4900;www.zumbasue.net. AndersonTownship.


SATURDAY, JAN. 11Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness with Sue, 9-10a.m., Clough United MethodistChurch, $5. 379-4900; www.zum-basue.net. Anderson Township.

NatureOhio Young Birder’s Club, 9a.m.-noon, Cincinnati NatureCenter at RoweWoods, 4949Tealtown Road, Youth-led groupinterested in hiking and watch-ing birds. Hosted by CNC volun-teer Brian Herriott. $10 onlinepre-registration required to joinclub. 831-1711, ext. 125; www.cin-cynature.org. Union Township.BirdWalk, 8 a.m.-10 a.m., Cincin-nati Nature Center at RoweWoods, 4949 Tealtown Road,Spend morning looking forbirds. Ages 18 and up. Membersfree; non-members pay dailyadmission. 831-1711. UnionTownship.

SUNDAY, JAN. 12Exercise ClassesCardio Kick Boxing, 7-8 p.m.,ATA Taekwondo of Cincinnati,$5. 652-0286. Union Township.

NatureArches, Canyons and Ruins ofUtah and Northern Arizona,2-3 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at RoweWoods, 4949Tealtown Road, Learn aboutglobe-trotting experiences offellow nature lovers such asyourself. Ages 18 and up. Mem-bers free; non-members paydaily admission. Registrationrequired. 831-1711. Union Town-ship.

MONDAY, JAN. 13Exercise ClassesZumbawith KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, $5.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.Beginner Yoga Classes, 6-8p.m., Mount Carmel ChristianChurch, $7 or $12 for bothclasses. 675-0954.Mount Carmel.Zumba Fitness with Sue,6:30-7:30 p.m., Clough UnitedMethodist Church, $5. 379-4900;www.zumbasue.net. AndersonTownship.

TUESDAY, JAN. 14Dance ClassesFrontier Squares SquareDance Classes, 7:30-9:30 p.m.,American Legion Post 450, $5,first class is free. 929-2427;http://frontiersquares.tri-pod.com/.Milford.

Farmers MarketLoveland FarmersMarket, 4-6p.m., Grailville Retreat andProgram Center, 683-0491;www.lovelandfm.com. Love-land.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15Art & Craft ClassesKnitting, Crochet and Needle-craft Class, 7-8 p.m., MilfordHeights Church of Christ, Free.575-1874.Milford.

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

Exercise ClassesZumbawith KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, $5.240-5180; www.zumbawithkc-.com. Bethel.Cardio Kick Boxing, 6:30-7:30p.m., ATA Taekwondo of Cincin-nati, $5. 652-0286. Union Town-ship.Zumba Fitness with Sue,6:30-7:30 p.m., Clough UnitedMethodist Church, $5. 379-4900;www.zumbasue.net. AndersonTownship.

Health / WellnessPre-Diabetes Class, 4-6 p.m.,Mercy HealthPlex Anderson,7495 State Road, Information onmaking healthy food choices,exercise and blood sugar controland monitoring blood sugarlevels. $20. 956-3729; www.e-mercy.com. Anderson Township.

NatureFull MoonWalk, 7:30-9 p.m.,Cincinnati Nature Center atRoweWoods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Meet at Kiosk. Hit trails atnight and enjoy full moon andnatural history readings. Forages 8 and up. $8, free formembers. Registration required.831-1711. Union Township.

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Build and decorate yourown bird house in theOutdoor Learning Center atCincinnati Nature Center atRoweWoods, 4949Tealtown Road, from 9:30-11a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4. Thecost is $14, $9 for children,or $6 for Cincinnati NatureCenter members.Registration is required. Call831-1711.FILE PHOTO

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At the start of eachnew year with you, I liketo talk about food trends.Locally sourced con-tinues to be a big factor,

along withhomemadebiscuitsinstead ofbuns andbread forsand-wiches.Anothertrend ishealthierkids meals:yogurt,

applesauce and bakedfries for fried.

Gluten-free (no sur-prise) items will be abun-dant in restaurants andat the grocery.

Chefs will use nuts ascoating for poultry andfish instead of flour.

Veggies galore, espe-cially cauliflower, will becooked simply or withflavorful herbs andspices as mains andsides.

Heirloom beans andpeanuts are “in” and areeasily grown. Peanutshide under the groundand kids love to harvestthese.

Rice is big this year.You’ll see a dizzyingvariety, from instant tobrown to the new darlingof the food world: Caroli-na Gold. This is thegrandfather of long-grain rice here and, de-pending upon the way it’scooked, can be made intofluffy rice or creamyrisotto.

Tea is here to stay. Getout mom’s tea set andenjoy a relaxing andhealthy cup of tea. Teacontains polyphenols,antioxidants that aregood for our heart, teeth,eyes and general goodhealth.

As far as wild edibles,I’m right on top of it. I’vemade pine needle tea(high in vitamins A andC) for years and now it’shit the big time. It has aminty, piney flavor. Lookfor ground pine needletea at health food stores.

Ditto for sumac lem-onade. We have sumactrees (not the poisonsumac!) growing alongour old country road andin late August they beara beautiful, cone-shapedred fruit perfect for tart,healthy lemonade. Acaution here: Alwaysmake a positive identifi-cation when picking wildedibles. There are manynon-edible look-a-likesout there.

Rita’s vegetarian redbeans and rice

My twist on Hoppin’John, the traditional NewYear’s dish. Rice andbeans together make aprotein-filled dish. Addsautéed shrimp or chick-en for a non-vegetarianmeal. Use your favoritebeans.

1 very generous cupchopped onion

2-3 teaspoons garlic, minced2 teaspoons cumin or totaste

2 bay leaves1 teaspoon chili powder

blend or to taste2 cups rice2 cans red beans, drained4 cups vegetable or chickenbroth, or bit more ifneeded

Salt and pepper to taste

To stir in after cook-ing: Favorite greens (Ifusing kale, add when youput rice in as it takeslonger to cook).

Garnish: Thinly slicedgreen onions, choppedtomatoes

Film pan with oliveoil. Add onion, garlic,cumin, bay and chilipowder. Sauté until onionlooks almost clear. Addrice, beans and broth.Bring to boil. Cover andlower to a simmer andcook until rice is tender.Remove bay leaves.

Health aspectsBeans: Lower choles-

terol, stabilize bloodsugar and reduce risk ofcancer and heart disease.

Onions and garlic:Great for your heart.

Tomatoes: Containsantioxidants and is goodfor the prostate.

Brown rice vs. white:Nutritionally superior,your body absorbs nutri-ents from brown ricemore slowly.

Bay: Helps blood sug-ar levels.

Easy Southern“light” biscuits

Try a Southern flourlike White Lily, whichhas a lower gluten/pro-tein content than North-ern flours and producesa lighter textured bis-cuit.

2 cups self-rising flour1⁄4 cup shortening2⁄3 to 3⁄4 cup buttermilkMelted butter

Preheat oven to 475degrees. Spray bakingsheet. Spoon flour intomeasuring cup and leveloff. Cut in shorteninguntil mixture resemblescoarse crumbs. With afork, blend in enoughmilk until dough leavessides of bowl. Knead acouple times on lightlyfloured surface and roll1⁄2 inch thick, cutting withbiscuit cutter or glass.Place on baking sheet,one inch apart. Bake 8-10minutes or until golden.Brush with melted but-ter.

On the blogHomemade self-rising

flour, more Hoppin’ Johnrecipes and quick ched-dar bay biscuits.

Rita’s current herbbook

“Culinary Herbs thatHeal Body and Soul” isavailable at SacredHeart Radio (www.sa-credheartradio.com or513-731-7748).

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is anherbalist, educator, JungleJim’s culinary professionaland author. Find her blogonline at Cincinnati.Com/blogs. Email her at [email protected] “Rita’s kitchen” in thesubject line. Call 513-248-7130,ext. 356.

Ritapredicts

food trendsfor 2014

RitaHeikenfeldRITA’S KITCHEN

Rita’s red beans and rice is her take on the traditional New Year’s Hoppin’ John.THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD

Well wishesfrom ourfamilyto yours.

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“We treat your pet like family”

www.FamilyPetCenter.com6666 Clough Pike | (513) 231-7387(PETS)

Mon.-Fri. 7-7 • Sat. 9-5• Sun. 12-5

• Orijen• Fromm Four Star and Gold• Blue Buffalo/Wilderness/Basics• Dog Lover’s Gold• Natural Balance LID• California Natural/Innova• Taste of the Wild• Natural Choice

Cincinnati’s LargestCincinnati’s LargestSelection of Pet Foods.Selection of Pet Foods.

FAMILYPETCENTER

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Location &Serving AnimalsSince 1971!

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 513-313-2401SS 9:30AM, Sun Worship 10:45AM

Wed. Prayer Service 7:00PMChildcare Provided for All Serviceswww.monumentsbaptist.org

Growing in Faith EarlyLearning Center

NOW ENROLLING513-427-4271

www.monumentsbaptist.org/growinginfaith

CLOUGH PIKE BAPTIST CHURCH1025 CLOUGH PIKESunday School 9:30am

Morning Worship 10:45amAWANA Ministry

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

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

www.cloughpike.com 752-3521

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

RIVER OF LIFEAssembly of God

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

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

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

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

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

509 Roney LaneCincinnati Ohio 45244

T: 513.528.3200E: [email protected]

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

CALVARY ALLIANCECHURCH

Senior Pastor, Rev. Dave Robinette986 Nordyke Road - 45255

(Cherry Grove turn off Beechmontat Beechmont Toyota)

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

CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY

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

BAPTIST

5910 Price Road,Milford831-3770

www.faithchurch.net

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

McClelland, Right on Price, church soon on Right

EVANGELICAL FREE

THE CHURCH OF THEGOOD SAMARITAN25 Amelia Olive Branch Rd.

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

(Lil’ Samaritans)

Handicap Accessible513-753-4115

www.GoodSamaritanEpiscopal.org

EPISCOPAL

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

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

Pastor Tim McGloneService Schedule

Sunday School 10:00amSunday Worship 10:45am

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

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

CHURCH OF GOD

GLEN ESTE CHURCHOF CHRIST

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

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

Youth Groups: 6:00pm (except summer)

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

Sunday Worship: 9:00 & 10:15 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

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

Children’s programs and nursery & toddlercare available at 9:30 and 11:00 services.

Plenty of Parking behind church.

TRADITIONAL WORSHIPSunday 8:30 & 11 am

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIPSunday 9:30 & 11 am

&1st Saturday of the Month

6 pm

UNITED METHODIST

All Saints Lutheran Church445 Craig Road

Mt. Carmel, Ohio 45244513-528-0412

Services Saturday at 5 p.m.Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Pastor James Dinkel513-528-9142

LUTHERAN

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

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

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

513-831-0262www.trinitymilford.org

681 Mt. Moriah Drive • 513.752.1333

mtmoriahumc.org

Active Youth • Outreach • Fellowship

Music Ministries • Bible Studies

Ark of Learning

Preschool and Child CareAges 3 through 12

Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 a.m.Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Locust Corner CommunityUnited Methodist Church917 Locust Corner Rd.

(at Wagner)513-752-8459

Traditional Worship : Sunday,10 amBible Study : Sunday, 9 am

Thursday, 7 pmPastor: Allen R. Mitchell

Join us in worshipping ourrisen Lord and sharing Christ’s

love with our community.

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

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

LOVELANDPRESBYTERIAN

CHURCHA Loving, Praying, Caring ChurchJoin us for Sunday Services

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

360 Robin Av (off Oak St) Loveland OH

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

PRESBYTERIAN (USA)

Sunday Morning Service Times are:8:45am, 10:15am & 11:45am

Sunday Night Service Time at 6pm

Youth Service at 6pm (in Youth Center)

Watch LIVE online

Sunday's at 10:15am, 11:45am & 6pm

www.LCchurch.tv

Life Change TV ProgramEvery Sunday

Cincinnati Fox19 @ 11am

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

513-735-2555www.LCchurch.tv

Sunday Morning 10:00AMContemporary Worship

Practical MessageClasses for Children & Teens

Nursery Care

Sunday Night Live 6:00PMExciting classes for all ages!

We have many other groupsthat meet on a regular basis

4050 Tollgate Rd,Williamsburg, OH

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Thieves have figuredout a new way to stealyour money and itdoesn’t involve sendingyou bad checks.

Once again they preyon people who can leastafford to lose money:those seeking a loan.

Krystal, I’ll just useher first name, wroteabout her mother’s needfor a loan while out ofwork following surgery.She turned to the In-ternet and found lots ofwebsites offering loans.After applying at one ofthem, she received a call

saying shewas ap-proved forthe $2,000she wasrequesting.

Butfirst, shewas told,she had toprove shecould cov-

er her first loan payment.She told the lender shewouldn’t send himmoneybefore getting the funds.

“He answered, ‘No, ofcourse not. We just needto verify you’ll be able to

make the payment,’”Krystal wrote.

Krystal says she wasinstructed to go a localdrug store, get a VanillaCard and load it with $150so they could verify thefunds.

“He then had mymother give him theinformation off the cardso he could verify thefunds. He told her every-thing was great and thathe needed to place her onhold so he could go aheadand finalize the trans-action. He came back onthe line and said that, dueto her credit, would shebe able to verify a secondmonth’s payment foranother $150 on the Vanil-

la Card? She told him,‘No,’” Krystal wrote.

At this point Krystalsays she and her motherwere suspicious, beganresearching the card anddiscovered the so-calledlender was buying timeso he could pull the fundsoff the Vanilla ReloadCard. By the time theybegan trying to downloadthe funds from the cardthemselves, the “lender”had already taken all themoney.

They called the localpolice who had themcontact the Vanilla Net-work to see if they couldlearn where the moneyfrom the card was re-leased. She was told it

had been placed into theaccount of a pre-paiddebit card so the moneycould now be taken andused anywhere without atrace.

“All said and done thisscam has me out of pock-et over $170,” Krystalwrote.

She’s not alone, I re-ceived a letter from aHarrison area man whoalso applied for an onlineloan and was sent to thestore to buy a Green DotMoney Pack. He loaded$375 on the card anddidn’t realize it was ascam until they got an-other $282 from him.

The Federal TradeCommission says legiti-

mate lenders never“guarantee” or sayyou’re likely to get a loanor a credit card evenbefore you apply – espe-cially if you have badcredit, no credit or abankruptcy.

Bottom line, beware ofthese newmethods usedto steal your money. Re-member, online lendingoffers are often justscams and a quick way tolose your money.

Howard Ain’s column appearsbi-weekly in the CommunityPress newspapers. He ap-pears regularly as the Trou-bleshooter on WKRC-TVLocal 12 News. Email him [email protected].

Watch out for online lending scams

HowardAinHEY HOWARD!

ABOUT OBITUARIESBasic obituary information and a color photograph of

your loved one is published without charge. Call 248-8600for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial trib-ute, call 242-4000 for pricing details.

Jack BurksJack C. Burks, 89, Amelia, died

Dec. 20.Survived by children Iris

Porter, Tim Burks; grandsonLogan Porter; sisters LillianElliott, June Miller, Janet Hatter;niece and caretaker, Mary AnnHayden. Preceded in death bywife Lois Burks, grandson Jo-seph Howard II, brother JamesBurks.

Services were Dec. 24 at E.C.Nurre Funeral Home. Memorialsto: Amelia United MethodistChurch, P.O. Box 189, Amelia,OH 45102 or Ohio MasonicHome, 2655 W. National Road,Springfield, OH 45504.

Pete HendersonDaniel Raymond “Pete”

Henderson, 52, Amelia, diedDec. 15.

Survived by siblings CindyLang, David (Mary) Henderson;nieces Ginger Millard, April

Jeffries, Diana Herzner, Virginia,Maggie Henderson; 13 great-nieces and nephews. Precededin death by parents Daniel Sr.,Ester Henderson, sister WandaMartin.

Services were Dec. 19 at E.C.Nurre Funeral Home. Memorialsto: American Diabetes Associa-tion, 644 Linn St., Suite 304,Cincinnati, OH 45203.

Robert PenceRobert S. Pence, 61, Pierce

Township, died Dec. 17. Heworked in automobile sales.

Survived by wife Patsy Pence;mother Laura Garriott; siblings

Edward Pence, Sallie Mullins,Brenda (Ricky) Powell, Sheila(Jim) Veulman. Preceded indeath by children Donald,Mitchell, Kelly Brewer, grand-daughter Carly Brewer.

Services were Dec. 20 at T.P.White & Sons Funeral Home.

Rick ShannonRichard A. “Rick” Shannon,

62, died Dec. 22. He was aforklift operator.

Survived by wife DianneShannon; sons Duane (AnnMarie), Christopher (Tina)Shannon; grandchildren Justin,Savannah, Nicholas, Olivia,

Sophia; mother Marlene Shan-non; sisters Brenda (Tom) Berger,Kim Shannon. Preceded in deathby father Richard Shannon.

Services were Dec. 26 at theGlen Este Church of Christ.Arrangements by T.P. White &Sons Funeral Home.

Doris SuiterDoris Fels Suiter, 75, Union

Township, died Dec. 16.Survived by sons Michael,

Charles Suiter; sister JoannRedrow; sisters-in-law JuneMadden, Millie Wilson, EllenFels; many nieces and nephews.Preceded in death by husbandCharles “Bud” Suiter, brotherRichard Fels, sister-in-law BettyMartin.

Services were Dec. 20 at E.C.Nurre Funeral Home. Memorialsto: Animal Rescue Fund Inc., P.O.Box 464, Amelia, OH 45102.

DEATHS

See DEATHS, Page B5

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Howdy Folks,Wednesday Ruth Ann

and I went down to mybrothers for the noonmeal. His wife, Inezcooked a great meal. RuthAnn fried frozen crappie.Herb sure likes fish espe-cially, bluegills and crap-pie. Their son and daugh-ter-in-law were there toeat with us, also Randyour foster brother. Herbis doing pretty good. Hehas trouble walking. Hehas a good appetite andthat is good, he is my onlybrother living.

The Bethel Lions clubheld a pancake breakfastlast Saturdaymorningwith a good crowd. Theschool had a wrestlingtournament and thatalways help with the kidseating pancakes afterweigh in.

Ruth Ann and I deliv-ered the calendars tofolks that ordered them.We took a couple to Be-thel Marine/Tire Service.The folks that have thefacility are doing a superjob. They did have theauto mechanics and tireshop in Bethel. Now theyhave that along with theBethel marine shop. Sothey can work on boats orvehicles and put on newtires. If you are down thatway stop and say hello tothe folks and see howthey are ready to takecare of your boat or vehi-cle. They are very qual-ified and their telephonenumber is 734-2628. Theyalso have storage forboats or vehicles and theyare doing a lot of remod-eling to make their busi-ness better for service.

I wastold a fellersaw acoyote andher pupand theywere bothwhite. Iwould liketo seethem. Thecoyotes are

getting to be a biggernumber in their pack.They have taken a num-ber of the groundhogsdown.

The new kitten wehave, Chester sure likesto play. A friend of oursgave us a plastic thingwith several hole in it. Ithas several small micemade of fabric that hecan reach in and try toget out. He sure does playwith this and when hegets them out he batsthem around then runsand gets each one androlls around. He can do asomersault real quick.

Ruth Ann had a bigplastic bag the one thathas loops for hand holes.Chester was playing withit the other morning. Hegot his head in the handlepart and was runningwith the bag. Ruth Anncaught the bag and pulledit off of him. It was sofunny how he was run-ning and was scared ofthe noise it was making.He as a kitten does a lotof playing. Then stopsand has a snack thenjumps on the couch andsleeps. We sure enjoyChester. If he is playingand Ruth Ann gets upfrom her chair and goesto the kitchen he will run

after her. He sometimessleeps with us at night.Then in the morning be-fore we get up he likes toplay and jumps if wemove the covers any.

We went down toMil-ford to the Garden Centerto help Santa last Sat-urday evening. It wasspecial. We had the plea-sure of having two sets oftwins onmy lap. One setwere 4 1/2 months oldboth were girls, theiryoung brother was about2 1/2 years old. The othertwins were older. Thiswas so special.

I talked toMike at theBoars Head Bait Shop inAfton. He said there werea few fisherman out andthey were catching fishand the duck hunterswere getting their limit ofducks.

We have receivedsome seed catalogs andnow I want to start plant-ing. I know it is too earlybut that doesn’t stop mefrom dreaming and plan-ning for spring.

We hope everyone hada good Christmas and aHappy NewYear. Keepcheck on your neighborand the shut-ins to see ifthey have food and heat.

Start your week bygoing to the House ofWorship of your choiceand praise the Good Lord.God Bless All. More Lat-er.

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

Watching thenew kitten playis entertaining

GeorgeRooksOLE FISHERMAN

LindaWeberLinda Nelson Weber, 86,

Amelia, died Dec. 19.Survived by companion

Eugene Fille; children Carolyn(Roger) Behymer, Tom (Rita)Crellin; eight grandchildren; 13great-grandchildren. Precededin death by husbands WilliamCrellin, Frederick Weber, sonDan (Linda) Crellin, parentsCarrie, Raymond Nelson, siblingsAlberta Foley, Florence Brewer,Sylvia Golfman, Arthur, Ray-mond Nelson.

Services were Dec. 23 at E.C.Nurre Funeral Home.

David WesslingDavid Richard Wessling, 55,

Batavia, died Dec. 9.Survived by mother Noreen

Wessling; sister Diana Miller;aunt and uncle Mary and DonSager; family member JimFitzPatrick. Preceded in death byfather Richard Wessling.

Arrangements by Craver-Riggs Funeral Home. Memorialsto: Ohio Tourette’s SyndromeAssociation, P.O. Box 40163,Cincinnati, OH 45240-0163.

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AMELIAArrests/citationsJoseph E. Broughton, 20, 4398Eastwood No. 4305, theft, Dec.6.

Incidents/investigationsTheftCase of beer taken from Speed-way; $21 at 51W. Main, Dec. 6.Video games taken from Kroger;$74 at 262W.Main, Dec. 11.

BATAVIAArrests/citationsAlimou Ba, 24, 434 Hillside Ave.,driving under influence, Dec. 8.Chester E. Heater, 25, 415 FreeSoil Road, warrant, Dec. 8.Robert E. Schmitt, 39, 2248 RoseDale, warrant, Dec. 10.Pamela S. Schmitt, 36, 610 Char-

wood, drug paraphernalia, Dec.10.Samantha A. Proffitt, 22, home-less, warrant, Dec. 11.Jeremy P. Lawson, 32, 3166Chaffin, warrant, Dec. 12.

Incidents/investigationsCriminalmischiefTwo tires cut on vehicle at 730Old Ohio 32 No. 7, Dec. 11.TheftPurses and jewelry taken; $5,730at 611Kilgore No. 8, Dec. 2.

NEW RICHMONDArrests/citationsEric D. Lester, 24, 291RedbirdDrive, drug possession, Dec. 8.

Incidents/investigationsCriminal simulationTwo counterfeit $20 bills passed

at Speedway at Sycamore Street,Dec. 3.Drug possessionMarijuana found in vehicleduring traffic stop at 700 blockof Market Street, Dec. 8.

PIERCE TOWNSHIPArrests/citationsMichael R. Hamm, 57, 1751OhioPike No. 168, theft, Dec. 9.Damieon Farquer, 18, 33W.Martha Jean, drug instruments,Dec. 9.Michael J. Begley, 32, 74WolferRoad, theft, Dec. 10.Daniel C. Duggins, 29, 4700Beechwood No. 104, theft, Dec.10.Miranda P. Brown, 19, 3570Starling No. A, criminal damage,Dec. 11.Juvenile, 17, criminal damage,Dec. 11.

Incidents/investigationsCriminal damageAttempt made to taken streetsign at Young Road at JennyLind, Dec. 11.TheftMerchandise taken fromWal-mart; $131 at Ohio 125, Dec. 9.Two checks taken; $325 at 529Shade Road, Dec. 9.TV taken fromWalmart; $149 atOhio 125, Dec. 10.GPS unit, breath machine, etc.taken from vehicle; $1,250 at368 St. Andrews, Dec. 9.Video games taken fromWal-mart; $285 at Ohio 125, Dec. 10.

UNION TOWNSHIPArrests/citationsSethM. Cook, 22, 4407 Todd RoseCourt, driving under suspension,Dec. 12.Paul M. Chisenhall, 36, 6134Belfast Road, warrant, Dec. 12.Jerry L. Benshoof Jr., 33, 2712Cedar Trace, warrant, Dec. 12.Robert Hardin, 42, 498 Piccadilly,warrant, Dec. 12.Matthew C. Picolo, 25, 816Clough Pike, warrant, Dec. 12.Adel I. Atrash, 22, 4621 Steeple-chase, marijuana possession,Dec. 13.Ashly D. Bohrer, 25, 445 Yarrabee,warrant, Dec. 13.

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

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