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Ben-Gals host Oak Hills camp By Kurt Backscheider
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Charlotte Jacobs said she may have discovered some future Cincinnati Ben-Gals cheerleaders. Nearly 70 girls between the ages of 5 and 16 spent their summer evenings July 6-10 at Oak Hills High School participating in the first ever dance camp put on by the Cincinnati Ben-Gals cheerleaders. Jacobs, the director of cheerleading for the Cincinnati Bengals, said campers learned basic techniques, choreography and general fitness from some of the NFL’s best dancers during the week-long camp. “The camp is all about having fun,” she said. “We have several cute little girls who really know how to show off.” Green Township resident and former Ben-Gal Julie Raleigh, coordinator of the camp, said more than half of the camp’s participants are underprivileged girls from around the Tristate. She said girls from St. John’s outreach program in Over-theRhine, Rees E. Price Academy in Price Hill and the Special Olympics were given free scholarships to the camp thanks to sponsorships from the Shayne Graham Foundation, Mercy Hospital Western Hills and Mercy Franciscan at West Park.
Parents and girls who would like to learn more about the Cincinnati Junior Ben-Gals program can visit www. bengals.com/cheerleaders/juniorcheerleaders The program runs from August to December and is open to 100 girls between the ages of 5 and 15 from around the Tristate. The Junior BenGals season offers clinics designed to create and promote self-esteem, pride and confidence, and girls in the program learn performance fundamentals from Cincinnati BenGals cheerleaders. The program’s highlight is an onfield performance in front of 65,000 fans at Paul Brown Stadium during the 2009-2010 season.
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From left, Miranda Barnes, 8, and Nadia Poe, 6, practice a few basic cheerleading moves while warming up at the dance camp the Cincinnati Ben-Gals cheerleaders hosted at Oak Hills High School. “We think this camp is a unique opportunity,” Raleigh said. “Some of these girls will experience another avenue of life that is not usually open to them. This experience is an opportunity for the girls to learn dance and just have so much fun,” she said. Jacobs said the camp also helped kick-off this year’s Cincin-
nati Junior Ben-Gals program, an annual cheerleading program for young girls that culminates with a half-time performance during a Bengals game at Paul Brown Stadium. “The camp is a way to better prepare these young ladies for when they go into their school seasons, and help the girls in our
Junior Ben-Gal program get ready for their season,” Jacobs said. Raleigh said campers learned two dance routines, which they performed for fans at the Florence Freedom baseball game on Thursday, July 9, to raise money for Special Olympics. She said the camp featured special guest speakers each night, including a Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputy who talked to the girls about personal safety and the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Members of the Oak Hills High School Oakettes drill team and cheerleading squads also helped out to make the week possible.
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Cincinnati Ben-Gals cheerleader Jade Stewart, right, an Oak Hills High School graduate, helps 11year-old Jenna Puccini with her technique while teaching campers cheerleading fundamentals at a dance camp at Oak Hills. For the Postmaster
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Delhi blood drive honors Brian Schira The Delhi Township fire station at 697 Neeb Road will serve as the location for the second annual Brian Schira Memorial Blood Drive sponsored by the Delhi Civic Association from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Giving the gift of life is not only a fitting tribute to Delhi and Colerain Township Firefighter Brian Schira, who died in the line of duty, but also an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
You must be at least 17 years old, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and bring identification to donate blood. It is recommended that donors eat a good meal and drink plenty of water or non-caffeinated fluids within four hours of donating. There are also several benefits of being a blood donor. Each donor is given a mini-physical examination including a check of the donor's heart rate, blood pressure, pulse, iron
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Western Hills residents and former Cincinnati Ben-Gals cheerleaders Julie Raleigh, standing left, and Missy Scalia, right, talk to campers about their experiences with the Ben-Gals during a dance camp at Oak Hills High School.
levels and temperature. A non-fasting, total serum cholesterol level screening test is also performed. Donating blood is safe and easy. The entire donation process, including registration, examinations, blood draw, and a snack of juice and cookies is simple, efficient and lasts about 45 minutes. For additional information, contact Gerard Schroeder at 513-922-3111.