January 11, 2008
Press Release

Clermont County Auditor Announces "Best Dog" Contest Winners

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:

First place	Second place	Third place
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.clermont.oh.us under Currently Clermont.

For additional information contact Jenni Hendricks or Cindy White at the Clermont County Auditor's office at 732-7150.

Sincerely,

Linda L. Fraley

Clermont County Auditor