Paul Calico is one of 44 members of the legal profession in Ohio who was selected for membership in this year's class. Membership is by invitation only and is limited to judges, law school professors and lawyers who have demonstrated a commitment to the highest ideals of the profession.

The Foundation is a public charity that promotes public understanding of the law and improvements in the justice system throughout Ohio.

The Fellows class meets six times a year to learn more about the foundation's grants and awards program. Information: (513) 621-2120.

Rally organizers make it a business

SUNMAN - An Indiana couple that has spent years organizing road rallies have decided to turn the hobby into a business.

Satolli and Beverly Glassmeyer are the owners of Scenic Road Rallies, which offers point-to-point driving tours in the countryside. The rallies take place in rural Southeastern Indiana, Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio.

"A road rally is a driving tour in the country, on public roads, where a group of people compete in a very casual outing for points to win prizes," explained Beverly Glassmeyer. "As each team leaves the gate, they receive a rally packet, which includes directions, a scavenger hunt list, and tour questions."

All the company's rallies are held on Saturday mornings on specified dates and are limited to 100 vehicles.

Information: (812) 623-5727.

Richter & Phillips to carry watch line

DOWNTOWN - A downtown jeweler has added a distinctive line of watches to its offerings.

The Richter & Phillips Co., 202 E. Sixth St., has become an authorized dealer of TAG Heuer watches, winner of the Best Man's Watch Award of 2003. The company has produced watches for 142 years.

"TAG Heuer is well known around the world for their precision, performance and perfection," said Richter & Phillips owner Rick Fehr. "As an authorized dealer, Richter & Phillips carries a full line of TAG Heuer."

Information: (513) 241-3510, rick@richterphillips.com or www.richterphillips.com.

Veritas owner wins award

ANDERSON TWP. - The owner of a sales training company was honored recently by his franchise company.

Steve Mulch, president of Veritas Training Group, received an award for his record-setting first year in business, during which he developed 20 new clients. Veritas is a franchisee of D.E.I. Franchise Systems.

"Steve is a superior performer and a standout franchisee," said D.E.I. President Stephan Schiffman, who is based in New York City. Mulch describes his company's mission as "Offering training that helps companies improve revenues while helping people have more fun, make more money and live fuller lives."

After 25 years in corporate sales and management with Fortune 100 companies, Mulch decided to parlay his experience into a venture of his own. He founded Veritas Training Group and became a franchisee of D.E.I., a national sales training company.

Information: (513) 233-9400 or www.veritastraining.com.

Jo-B's the place for food and crafts

OSGOOD, Ind. - A new shop in this small community has a dual focus.

Joan Benoit has opened Jo-B's 1/2-N-1/2, which houses a small restaurant/bakery in half the space and crafts in the other half.

Benoit rents space to crafters on a monthly basis and is always looking for more people who would like to sell their homemade gift and decorative items. The restaurant features baked goods as well as breakfast and luncheon items.

Jo-B's is at 142 N. Buckeye St. and is open Tuesday-Saturday.

Information: (812) 689-4440.

HSAs explained at free luncheon

SHARONVILLE - Business owners, Human Resources professionals and benefits plan administrators are invited to a free luncheon workshop Thursday.

The session, hosted by First Source Benefits Group LLC of Blue Ash, will present information about health savings accounts (HSAs). The program will feature Judie Gilliland of Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

According to First Source president Bill Brunk, HSAs may reduce employer and employee group health insurance costs by 30 percent or more.

"The future of health care will require employers to offer employees more options to current traditional health plans," he said. "Employees will demand more control and flexibility over their medical outcomes. HSA plans help to provide employees the tools to meet these demands."

The workshop takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Sharonville Convention Center on Chester Road. Lunch will be served and there is no cost, but reservations are required.

Information: (513) 792-0930, bbrunk@firstsourcebenefits.com or www.firstsourcebenefits.com.

Incentives offered for debit card use

PNC Bank is offering incentive rewards for customers who use their debit cards to make purchases. Eligible PNC checking account customers can use the Visa Extras program to make such purchases on groceries, gasoline, clothes or restaurant meals.

A qualifying purchase includes a signature-based, in-store purchase, Internet purchase, telephone or mail-order purchase. For more details, call (800) 960-8472 or visit www.visaextras.com.

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