Press Release
January 10, 2008
Batavia, Ohio. Linda Fraley, Clermont County Auditor, the Board of Clermont County Commissioners and the Clermont County Humane Society are pleased to recognize the winners of the seventh annual "Best Dog in Clermont County" contest.
Three hundred eighteen entries were received representing eleven participating schools in the Clermont County area. "This is a fun way to promote dog licensing and pet care. I wish they could all win," said Linda Fraley, County Auditor.
The contest was open to Clermont County residents in kindergarten through sixth grade. The children were asked to enter a dog by drawing a picture and describing why their dog was the best dog in Clermont County.
Clermont County Commissioner Bob Proud and representatives from the Auditor's Office and the Clermont County Humane Society completed the judging. The winning entries are:
Kindergarten
- Ellie Hoog Felicity Franklin
- Megan Webb Felicity Franklin
- Samuel Clark Felicity Franklin
First Grade
- Bryce Zenni Batavia Elementary
- Emily Cornelius Mulberry Elementary
- Jenna Brown Felicity Franklin
Second Grade
- Jocelyn Paxton Mulberry Elementary
- Katie Hall Miami Valley Christian Academy
- Taigan Bloemker Williamsburg Elementary
Third Grade
- Chrissy Strunk Goshen
- Jake Stolz Hill Intermediate
- Joanna Winters Hill Intermediate
Fourth Grade
- Dalton Pilot Summerside Elementary
- Baylee Brooks Summerside Elementary
- Alex Hankins Summerside Elementary
Fifth Grade
- Laura Caudill Mulberry Elementary
- Sarah Bales Mulberry Elementary
- Jordan Malott Mulberry Elementary
Sixth Grade
- Jacob Elam Mulberry Elementary
- Alisah Kirk Mulberry Elementary
- Kristy Prince Mulberry Elementary
Contest winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony on January 24, 2008 at 6:30 pm at the Union Township Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road. Winning entries are viewable on the county website, www.clermontcountyohio.gov under Currently Clermont.
For additional information contact Jenni Hendricks or Cindy White at the Clermont County Auditor's office at 513-732-7150.
Sincerely,
Linda L. Fraley
Clermont County Auditor