BATAVIA, Ohio — The Kiwanis Club of East Fork Region is planting seeds of patriotism across Clermont County with its annual "Fields of Honor" display, now in its fifth year.

There are 400 American flags now waving proudly at four locations throughout the county: the sheriff's office, West Clermont High School, Old Williamsburg High School and Bethel Tate Middle School.

"I like to say that every time we put a flag up, we're planting a seed of patriotism," said Bob Raub, project coordinator for the Kiwanis Club.

The initiative goes beyond honoring service members; it includes all those who serve the community's safety and security.

"We include honoring our police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel as well," Raub said. "They're just as important to our security as our

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