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A2 2015 NEWS ETHEL JOURNAL News Richard Maloney Editor 2 Forest Sellers Reporter 2 Jeanne Houck Sheila Vilvens Reporter Cindy Schroeder Reporter Melanie Laughman Sports Editor 7 Scott Springer Sports Advertising To place an ad 5 13-768-8404, Delivery For customer service Stephen Barraco Circulation Diana Bruzina District Classified To place a Classified ad Content submitted may be distributed by us in or other forms To place an ad in Community Classified, call 242-4000. Find news and information from your community on the Web Cincinnati.com/communities Calendar A4 Classifieds Food A5 olice B5 Schools A5 Sports B1 iewpoints A8 Index 177 W. Main Street Amelia, OH 45102 513-753-6130 200 Western Avenue New Richmond, OH 45157 513-553-4132 315 W. Plane Street Bethel OH 45106 513-734-2228 www.ecnurre.com by township voters was in 2005. ver the last few ears, all township de- artment heads have een money, ownship Fiscal Officer Karen Register said.

Maj or purchases were put ff in preparation for the eckjord closure. This is why the fire department and other departments currently have sizeable carryover amounts. The fire department can no longer delay purchases. Currently two of the fire four MS units regularly reak down. This is a continuing roblem having on a eekly Trustee Bonnie Batchler said.

i important to be able to eplace some of these Recently one squad broke down while transporting a patient. Because of the ongoing maintenance issues, the trustees authorized the purchase of a new life squad for nearly $191,000. It will ake eight to nine months rom the order date be- ore the township re- eives the squad. A 2.1-mill levy would generate $691,698 a year or the fire department a nd cost a homeowner 73.50 for every $100,000 in market value. Levy Continued from Page A1 nosed at 2-years-old with arare muscular disorder called mitochondrial ncephalomyopathy.

His was the first case diagnosed in the United States. He has cerebral palsy, a seizure disorder, coliosis and stroke episodes. In June 1992 Brand on had a gastrostomy feeding tube placed. Just two-and-a-half years ater he had a trache- ostomy because his airway had collapsed. espite it all, Brandon is a miracle child with doctors saying he would live maybe three to five years, possibly 10.

Though infant-like and completely dependent on his nurse and family for is care, Lisa Werring said her life has purpose. here to touch someone, and then when he touches that person, God will take him as an she said. The last 24 years have not been without their challenges. Even with heir hearts full of love for their child, the Wer- rings acknowledged that aring for Brandon has tested their marriage and, at times, their faith. he strain of being caregivers for the disabled can be draining.

A good aseworker with Clermont County helped alleviate some of that stress by helping to secure daily in-home nursing care for Brandon. This was only in recent years. Prior to that in- ome nursing support was provided for just a few hours a week. The emaining hours of the day were all on the Wer- rings. As the older sister, now 31, Ward contributed to her care.

learned a lot of stuff at a young age that a child should not have to she said. Ward could suction the trach and put i the gastrostomy tube. Today, she hopes to contribute through rais- i ng enough funds to get her brother a van. The $10,000 is a modest ask a nd would not be enough money to get a brand new, fully accessorized handicap van. But it would help get a nice used van to equip.

need a new Russell Wering aid. as long as got a good, reliable used I addition to the Go Fund Me page, Ward has also set up a Facebook community page in order to increase awareness for her need. That can be found at Help Brandon Get a Van. Brandon Continued from Page A1 League of Women oters March eeting The Clermont County League of Women Voters will hold its March meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at the Milford City Administration Building.

The meeting will be in the Harry Hodges room on the first floor. The speaker will be Cindy Gramke from Clermont Senior Services. The Milford City Administration Building is at the Five Points intersection (next to Evans Funeral ome on Center Street). The entrance is off the back of the parking lot, where the public enters or city council meetings. Spring Showcase for UC Clermont UC Clermont College will host a spring showcase for future students rom 5:30 p.m.

to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, in the tudent Activities Center at 4200 Clermont College, atavia. Faculty will be on hand aking presentations about program areas. or those who apply that evening, the $50 appli- ation fee will be waived. is event is future- tudent focused.

It is a great efficient way to come on campus and get an idea of what is offered. You can also complete your application, schedule your placement test and obtain information on the financial aid process all in one senior director of enrollment services John Stiles said. For more information, call 513-732-5319 or 866446-2822 no reservations are necessary to attend. Clermont hosts job fair mont, 756 Old State Route 7 4, will hold a job fair for staffing firms from 10 a.m. 1p.m.

Monday, March 30. Participating agencies i nclude Adecco, Aerotek, Belflex Staffing, Express Employment Professionals, Labor Ready, Prolink taff, Send Out Staff, taffmark, The Job Store, a nd Total Staffing Solutions. The agencies will be interviewing for more than a undred positions, includ- i ng perators, shop technicians, maintenance mechanics, call center and customer service, human resources and sales. Hourly wages range from $9 to more than $20, depending on the position. Job candidates are asked to dress professionally and bring several copies of their resume as well as ID.

For more information, call OhioMeansJobs at 513943-3000. Wildflowers Trees of Ohio University of Cincinnati Clermont will host and Trees of May 11to May 31. ours are 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at UC Clermont and 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Saturdays at Center for Field Stud- i es. rogram highlights: introduction to the diversity offlowering plants, including wildflowers and trees; a field course with an mphasis on plants growing wild in the na area; learn the plant anatomy and terminology involved in the acquisition of lant ID skills; earn about the ecolo- of plants encountered on field trips; based at the UC Cen- ter for Field Studies with visits to Miami Whitewater Forest, Fernald Preserve, Spring Grove and other areas; for the non-biology major and the public. For questions, contact Denis Conover, denis.co- Law Enforcement A ppreciation anquet ominations Join the Clermont Chamber of Commerce Foundation as it celebrates the men and women of the lermont County Law Enforcement. For 30 years the Chamber of Commerce has part- ered with law enforce- ent agencies to present he Clermont County Law Enforcement Appreciation Banquet Nominations are being a ccepted through March 3 1and be completed online a foundation.com or filled out and mailed to the Clermont Chamber of Commerce.

To register for the vent, visit clermont hamber.com or call 5135 76-5000. The banquet is Thursday, May 14, at Holiday Inn Cincinnati Eastgate. Lake needs utterfly, nest box onitors Did you know that more than 100 species of butterflies call Ohio home? Since 2001, volunteers have discovered more than 80 types of butterflies living at William H. Harsha Lake and East Fork State Park. If you enjoy watching red admirals, monarchs and fritillaries, attend the butterfly monitors meeting at 1p.m.

Saturday, March 21. Meet at he Corps of Engineers Visitor Center. opics covered include butterfly watching and ID ips, monitoring techniques, and how to fill out a ata sheet. Armed with identification skills and data sheets, you can join the volunteers who keep abs on our butterflies by alking a short route each eek. It only takes about an hour, plus you get to see wildlife up close and help the park.

ave you ever mar- eled at the sight of a sky- lue bird that is the sign of happiness? Once very rare in Ohio, eastern bluebirds have made an astonishing comeback thanks to nest boxes placed in fields and meadows. You can learn how to monitor nest boxes at the meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Corps of Engineers Visitor Center. All programs are free. For more information and to register, call the Corps Park Ranger at 513-797- 6081or go to www.LRL- army- The Corps of Engineers Visitor Center is at 2185 Slade Road just off state Route 222 five miles south of Batavia.

Timber marketing rogram offered Selling timber? Consid- woodland wners will sell trees only once in their lifetime. Make sure the choice you make is good for you and the woods, both today and into the future. his workshop will cover how to best approach elling of trees. The workshop is 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday March 19, at Miami Towns hip Civic Center 6007 Meijer Drive. egistration required. RSVP to 513-732-7070 or 513-732-7075. BRIEFLY to change as a familiar fa- orite closes and a new restaurant moves one step loser to opening. Recently many traveling Beechmont Avenue likely noticed the cover ver the Smokey Bones Bar Fire Grill sign.

Nikki ewitt, fulfillment coordinator for Smokey Bones in Florida, confirmed that he Smokey Bones location in Cherry Grove is permanently closed. had a motivated buyer who gave us an offer we pass she said. Hewitt did not identify the buyer. The property tranfer is not yet recorded The Beechmont Avenue food scene continues ith the Clermont County office. For customers who have Bones Cards gift cards, there are two other Smokey Bones loca- tions within 30 miles where both can be honored, Hewitt said.

One is in West Chester Township, 513-777-5360, and the other in Florence, 859-371-5425. The Silver Ladle rest aurant moved one step closer to opening a location i Anderson Township when the board of trustees did not oppose its liquor license request. The Silver adle has one location downtown on Sixth Street etween Main and Walnut. According to its website it offers fast casual dining pecializing in homemade soups, chilies, gourmet sandwiches and salads. The Anderson location will be along Beechmont Avenue at Witt Road in the same building that will also be home to Pizza.

Smokey Bones closed, Silver Ladle to open Sheila Vilvens SHEILA COMMUNITY PRESS Smokey Bones Bar Fire Grill on Beechmont Avenue in Cherry Grove recently closed..