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Marine honored with portrait By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

Rick and Jan Roos already know where a portrait of their son, Tim, is going to go. They’ve cleared just the perfect spot above the mantel of their Delhi Township home for the portrait they’ll be presented with July 24. A Texas artist, Phil Taylor, selected Tim for his American Fallen Soldiers project. “I paint the soldiers who have been killed in the wars from Iraq and Afghanistan for the families at no cost and present each one to the families at special events across the U.S.,” Taylor said. He will be at the Friday, July 24, ceremony at the Delhi Township Veterans Plaza, 934 Neeb Road, adjacent township offices. The Delhi Township Veterans Association is coordinating the ceremony which is open to the public and begins at 11:30 a.m. Tim Roos was killed while serving with his Marine unit in Iraq July 27, 2006. His parents don’t know why their son was selected, but they are thrilled. “It’s such an honor for us and for Tim,” Rick said. They asked Tim’s cousin, Jeff, who went into the Marines with Tim after they graduated from Oak Hills High School; John Hummeldorf, a friend and fellow township Marine; and another friend and Delhi Township police officer Rob Buhrlage, to be part of the military escort for the ceremony. “They are doing with this with full military honors,” Jan said. “They escort the portrait as though it were his body coming home.” The couple said that while losing their son was the hardest thing they’ve ever endured, they know Tim would want them to keep his and every soldier’s memory alive. “This isn’t just for Tim,” Rick said. “This is for all the fallen soldiers.” “He would want us to keep telling his

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Jan and Rick Roos hold the photo of their son, Tim, that will be used for an oil portrait. The family will be presented with the portrait in military ceremonies July 24. story,” his mother added. “Tim would want us to tell his story that he made a difference. That they all made a difference. That they did good and are continuing to do good.” While they wait for the portrait, the Roos family also is preparing to send Adam, their oldest son, off to Iraq. Adam is making his dream of being a Marine come true. He joined a Dayton Marine reserve unit last year. He had wanted to enlist after he graduat-

ed from high school, but Jan admits she talked him out of it. “This is something he’s always wanted to do and we’re so proud of him,” she said. Adam will be home for a few days before leaving for Iraq next month to see his parents, wife, Michelle, and daughter, Ava. Also on hand for the portrait ceremony will be Tim’s wife, Sara, and his 3-year-old daughter, Annaliese, who was born just weeks before Tim was killed.

Campers in stitches with blanket project By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

It may be summer now, but a group of youngsters are thinking cold and snowy.

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Emma Foster, 8, gets a helping hand from Nancy Witschger to complete her Linus Project blanket. The project was one youngsters at the St. John’s Westminster Union Church Learning Center summer camp thought would be a good community project.

Those youngsters are attending the summer camp at St. John’s Westminster Union Church Learning Center program. Camp director Nancy Witschger said that while much of the day is devoted to fun, there is a bit of learning going on as well. “We have a theme every week and this one was on community involvement,” she said. “We decided a good way to help others was by making blankets with the Linus Project.” Named for Linus, the blankettoting “Peanuts” cartoon character, the project distributes the finished fleece blankets to a variety of charitable organizations and area hospitals. Witschger said the camp goal was to finish 20 blankets in one day. “Our blankets will go to people who can’t pay for blankets,” said 7-year-old Xavier Eilers without looking up from tying the fringe knots on his blanket’s border. Working at tables around the room, dozens of youngsters were doing likewise – tying knots on the precut fleece fabric.

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Buddies since they were preschool students at St. John’s Westminster Union Church Learning Center, Mark Cliff, left, and Conner Wilburn check out the first blanket they made for the Linus Project. For obvious safety reasons, Witschger said no scissors were involved in the project. Best friends since both were preschoolers at the Learning Cen-

ter, Mark Cliff and Conner Wilburn were the first ones to finish a blanket. “It’s going to a kid who needs it, we hope,” said Cliff.

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Delhi police oppose parole consideration By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com Delhi Township police are making it a department priority to keep two convicted murderers in jail. Watterson Johnson and Raymond Kassow are scheduled to have another parole hearing in September. They are two of the three men found guilty and sentenced to death for the 1969 Cabinet Supreme Savings and Loan robbery and the murders of four people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a despicable act that shocked the community back then and continues to have an impact on it today,â&#x20AC;? said police Lt. Jeff Braun. He and Lt. Darryl Haussler are planning to meet with parole officials next month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to let them know our view that these convicted murderers should never get out of jail,â&#x20AC;? Braun said. While he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t born until two years after the crime, Braun said others â&#x20AC;&#x153;remember it to this day.â&#x20AC;? The day was Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1969, when John Leigh, Johnson and

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Kassow entered the Cabinet Supreme Savings and Loan on Delhi Road. Before leaving, they executed all four people who were in the building â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Helen Huebner, Lillian Dewald, and sisters Luella and Henrietta Stitzel. All three were found guilty and sentenced to death. Their death sentences were later overturned and changed to life imprisonment. Leigh died in prison in 2000. Anyone who wants to object to the granting of parole for either or both of these individuals, should send a letter to the Office of Victim Services, 770 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43222. Sample letters are available at the township Web site at delhi.oh.us. Letters, one for each man, must be signed with an address. A book about the crime, â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Witnessesâ&#x20AC;? by Kate March, details the investigation by Delhi Township police, the victims and the three convicted murderers. It is available at Amazon.com and xlibris.com.

Joe Lautz pats his pocket, searching for one of the secrets to his long life. Not there, his body language says. His hands move on to other pockets. No, not there either, and what a long life it has been for Lautz, 100 years in all. He canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find it, â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;? being the garlic salt that is never far from him. Oh well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The women wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sit with him,â&#x20AC;? explains his son Lou, who is himself plugging along at 75. Maybe those women would reconsider their decision about Lautzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garlic if they saw him now, sitting upright in his wheelchair and looking strong at his century mark. He walked until about three months ago, his family said. Lautz, a retired barber, has called Bayley Place home since 1999. The centenarian was born in Cincinnati on June 22, 1909. William Howard Taft was president. The RMS Titanic was laid down about three months before Lautzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birth and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;unsinkableâ&#x20AC;? ship would sink just short of three years later.

Weeks after he was born, Lautz was sent by his mother to his grandparents in Hungary, then part of the pre-World War I AustroHungarian Empire. His mother, who worked as a maid in Avondale, didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the money to care for him. His grandparents werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly well-to-do. At age 7, Lautz began working at a brick factory to help the family. He made it to sixth grade before he entered into a sort of apprenticeship with a barber. The barber taught him the trade, Lautz said, and for good measure, beat him if he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay attention. He was taught on the condition that he not open a shop to compete with his teacher. At 15, Lautz made his way back to the United States. On the way here he ate a banana, skin and all, drawing guffaws from other immigrants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know what it was, I had never seen one,â&#x20AC;? Lautz said. Like millions of others who came to the United States, Lautz landed at Ellis Island.

Bayley Place resident Joe Lautz, a retired barber, recently celebrated his 100th birthday.

two children, Lou and Joe Jr., 78. Helen liked to dance the polka. The two met at a dance sponsored by the German and Hungarian Society in Over-the-Rhine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would be standing there watching,â&#x20AC;? Lautz said, no dancer himself. What a ride it has been for Lautz, an extra-long lifetime of memories and four grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren and three great-great grandchildren to call his own. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big fan of the country of his birth, the one he left and to which he eventually returned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What do you think of the United States?â&#x20AC;? asks Joe Jr. Lautz Sr. holds up his index finger and smiles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No. 1,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Admissions Coordinator at Hillebrand Nursing

Donna Masminster is admissions coordinator at Hillebrand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Cincinnati, which nominated her for the award. She was selected by the Ohio Health Care Association (OHCA) as its Hero of Long-Term Care for the month of June, 2009. The organization chooses one long-term care employee each month to honor for their service to the long-term care facility, its residents and the community. Rhonda Souders, R.N., Staff Development Coordinator at Hillebrand, said that Masminster was passionate about serving the residents in the facility. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She assists our prospective clients in making the difficult decisions to place a loved on in a long-term care setting,â&#x20AC;? said Souders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some people are just Naturals. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our Donna, a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;naturalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.â&#x20AC;? Masminster has been an employee of Hillebrand for more than 13 years, and served as a volunteer and as a transporter for residents from the facility to the beauty shop for several years prior to being hired. The staff at Hillebrand recognizes that she is giving of herself by being involved in community organizations for the elderly as well as in the community in general; she involves herself in others and is always willing to help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is not always easy to assist apprehensive resident or family members who have hundreds of questions,â&#x20AC;? says Dan Suer, Administrator at Hillebrand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donna answers them with ease. She is patient, listens to our clients and helps them to understand . . . family members always remember Donna by name, with some of them thinking that she owns the facility,â&#x20AC;? he continued. Masminster is proud of Hillebrand, and demonstrates this when she is in the community, acknowledging former residents and family members by name, and introducing herself as the Admissions Coordinator of Hillebrand at any opportunity. She involves herself in the community by raising funds for the Sara Care Foundation for cancer patients; the AlzheimerĂs AssociationĂs Buddy Walk; Community Services West; school and community golf fundraisers; and appreciation days for all First Responders in the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How lucky we are as a facility and coworkers to know this woman who puts enjoyment in helping or residents, and family members to find peace in trusting our staff to care for them,â&#x20AC;? said Souders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donna Masminster is a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hero of Long-Term Careâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to every family member or resident who walks in our front door, or calls to ask for assistance. We are proud to nominate her for this honor!â&#x20AC;? Hillebrand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 120-bed facility providing skilled care, rehabilitation and services for residents with dementia. The facility is located at 4320 Bridgetown Road in Cincinnati. The Ohio Health Care Association is a non-profit association of nearly 750 nursing homes, assisted living residences, and facilities for people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities, representing 64,000 beds. It is the largest long-term care association in the state, and the only chartered Ohio affiliate of the American Health Care Association, representing more than 12,000 long-term care facilities nationwide.

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He was deloused and given $2 by an immigration agent. The agent also gave his address to Lautz, with the commandment that his mother in Cincinnati would remit the $2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or Lautz would go to jail. The first thing he said to his mother was to send the man the money. These days, Lautzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as sharp as it once was. He remembers that he liked the Cincinnati Reds and his eyes light up when the conversation turns to Ernie Lombardi, Ted Kluszewski and Pete Rose. His opinion of the current team is not so high. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I used to like them, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not good anymore,â&#x20AC;? Lautz said with the authority of a true old-timer. Besides liking baseball, Lautz ran a barber shop in North College Hill. It closed in 1974 when the longhaired culture of the time drove him out of business. He bowled well into his 90s. Lautz had a wife, Helen. She died in 1997 at 84. Married in 1930, they enjoyed 67 years together and had

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Cars roll down to river By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

A day for car buffs of all vintages is set for Sunday, July 26, with the 20th annual Rollin’ on the River Car Show. It will be on the grounds of Fernbank Park, River Road in Sayler Park, with registration from 9 a.m. to noon. Early registration is $10 and $15 the day of the show. Prizes will be awarded at 3:30 p.m. with

more than 90 trophies up for grabs. Al Duebber, one of the organizers of the event sponsored by the Riverview Delhi Kiwanis, said Rollin’ on the River is unique when it comes to car shows. “For starters,” he said, “it’s the best car show on the west side. It’s affordable for car people and free to the public. “But, what makes it so special is that all the proceeds go to charitable projects and community

organizations.” Duebber said last year’s show brought 7,000 people to wander the grounds and ogle the 520 antique and classic cars. “We’re hoping for similar numbers this year,” he said. The show also includes music by Sound Performance, door prizes, lots of food and soft drinks, and raffles. For information, call 941-7700 or go to www. rollinontherivercarshow.com.

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During last year’s Rollin’ on the River car show, Ron Meissner of Delhi Township and Carol and Bob Amrhein of Bridgetown check out a classic 1954 Corvette. This year’s show is Sunday, July 26.

Delhi swim club turns 50 By Katie Hull khull@communitypress.com

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Delhi Swim and Tennis Club swimming instructor Taylor Hanrahan, 16, teaches Kaitlyn Schloemer, 4, how to successfully float above water during a routine swim lesson at the club. In May, the club had 350 members – and those interested in becoming members – turn out at a 50th anniversary pig roast luau. Upcoming events at the club include an adults night out, a pre-teen bash and a family movie night. McCarthy said when the club first opened it offered limited membership types, whereas it now offers six different types to better accommodate families of every size and interests. Donna Zimmer, 70, is a

Delhi resident who has been a member of club for almost 40 years, and said the club has been great for her family. “We talked about putting in a backyard pool and then Delhi swim club had an open house and it just offered so much more and we’ve been thrilled with it,” said Zimmer. Over the years her four children have all had swim and tennis lessons and were also on the swim and tennis teams. “What attracted us … was the park-like atmosphere I think,” said Zimmer. She said the wooded picnic area has made a wonderful location for her husband’s annual family picnic for the past 30 years. The facilities and friends they have made at the club is what has kept her and her family loyal members for all these years, said Zimmer. “We made a smart move because (the club) just gave us so many things that we wouldn’t have had in our own backyard.”

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Kathy and Gerald Born at 1120 Hickory Lake are Delhi’s Yard of the Week Winners. They received flowers from Delhi’s Floral Paradise Gardens and gift certificates from local growers. To nominate an outstanding yard in Delhi, call 922-3111.

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The Delhi Civic Association has awarded the Yard of the Week to Diane and Jay Monahan at 5263 Serenade Drive. To nominate an outstanding yard, contact the township at 922-3111 or e-mail at delhicivicassn08@fuse.net.

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Delhi Swim and Tennis Club, at 202 Felicia Drive, has been a hot spot for summer fun in Delhi Township since it opened 50 years ago. The nonprofit swimming and tennis club has about 200 members and offers a variety of activities for all ages and interests. “We have tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, horseshoe courts, and we have probably the biggest picnic area in Delhi,” said Pinky McCarthy, club president. The club also has its own competitive swim and diving team, The Delhi Stingrays, and a tennis team. All members of the club are entitled to free tennis and swimming lessons, and water aerobics, said McCarthy. The club regularly holds exciting events that bring together members and those of the Delhi community. “We do a lot of activities during the year like adult parties and family fun nights,” said McCarthy.

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Price Hillians take yearly trip to Coney By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Teresa Beeson said it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s raining or shining, she and her friends never miss out on Price Hill Day at Coney Island. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We come all the time,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We love this day.â&#x20AC;? The longtime Price Hill resident was one of several hundred people who made the trek to Coney Island on Wednesday, July 15, for the annual Price Hill Day. It appeared Mother Nature was going to dampen the event for a while, but the rain stayed away and allowed families and friends to enjoy time together splashing in Sunlite Pool, picnicking under the Shooting Star Pavilion and riding the rides. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They all appreciate this day,â&#x20AC;? said Price Hill Historical Society member Dave Sparks, who organizes the event each year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The folks in Price Hill

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Daimeon Hash, right, enjoys the Racing Rockets ride at Coney Island, but his buddy, Conner McMillian, left, seems to be having second thoughts about hopping in the rocket. The 2-year-old boys were at the park for Price Hill Day. have always liked the day at Coney.â&#x20AC;? He said Coney allotted the historical society 752 tickets to sell, and people were still buying tickets the morning of the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We usually sell almost completely out of tickets,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It keeps getting bigger every year.â&#x20AC;? Angie Billman and Megan Ferguson said even

though they no longer live in Price Hill they still try to make it to Coney for Price Hill Day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do this as a family thing each year,â&#x20AC;? said Billman, who now lives in Delhi Township. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty nice to come out for a day and have a good time. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of fun.â&#x20AC;? The friends said the day is like a big reunion.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We see so many people we went to school with and grew up with in Price Hill,â&#x20AC;? said Ferguson, who lives in Harrison. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll remember stories from when we were teenagers, when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d all pile into one personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car and come out for the day.â&#x20AC;? Beeson said those teenagers have all grown up and now have children of

Michael McNamee helps his 22-month-old niece, Emma Nichols, climb one of the pieces of playground equipment adjacent to the Shooting Star Pavilion during the annual Price Hill Day at Coney Island. their own. She said she enjoys bringing her grandchildren to Coney to spend the day with her friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grandchildren. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really a great family get together,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice the community does this.â&#x20AC;? Sparks said he enjoys putting the event together every year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even swim or ride the rides when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m here,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just enjoy seeing

everyone else have a good time. This is something worthwhile to keep going for Price Hill.â&#x20AC;?

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Samantha Conley, 3, looks for her grandfather in the crowd as she zooms past her family on the helicopter ride at Coney Island during the annual Price Hill Day.

Madison Watson, left, and her brother, Austin, refuel with a quick bite to eat before heading back to Sunlite Pool. The Delhi Township siblings attended Price Hill Day with their grandparents and mother, who fondly remembers going out to Coney Island for the annual event when she was a child.

Price Hill resident Frank Bodley plays a game of cards with his friend to pass some time after lunch under the Shooting Star Pavilion at the Price Hill Day at Coney Island.

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Delhi Township resident Glenda Huegel, top, tries to catch up to her granddaughter, Alexis Tucker, as the duo races each other down the giant slide at Coney Island during Price Hill Day.

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St. Dominic presents scholarships to graduates St. Dominic School recently presented scholarships and awards to the class of 2009 Scholarships presented by Catholic high schools also were announced. Eight students accepted scholarships from Seton High School. The scholarships are awarded for outstanding achievement on the placement exam. The recipients are Abigail Awad, Hannah Lanzillotta, Nicole Melvin, Laura Mersmann, Paige Moorhead, Ashley Tettenhorst, Allison Walke and Erin Wanger. Mersmann also was named the winner of the Seton High School Pay It Forward Scholarship. The scholarships awarded by the Seton Class of 2009 to an incoming freshman based on her application, essay and interview. Additionally, she received the William Elsaesser Award. The award is presented to a student based on recommendations written by adults who are keenly aware of her service to the school and community. Five students have accepted a scholarship from Elder High School, awarded for outstanding achievement on the placement exam. The recipients are Justin McDonald, Joshua Moore, Marc Paustian, Thomas Reckers and Anthony Wren. Jeremy Rieskamp has accepted a scholarship and been invited into the Elder honors program. Jillian Eichelkraut has accepted a scholarship from Purcell Marian High School. It was awarded for outstanding achievement on the placement exam. Awad, Kaitlyn Finfrock, Paustian, Reckers, Dylan Rolf and Rachel Zieverink were awarded the Michael J. Pohlkamp Memorial Scholarship for exceptional effort in academics and athletics. The scholarship is based on recommenda-

tions from coaches and teachers. Devon Clayton and Alison Gruber received Jack & Dorothy Smith Scholarships. The scholarships were established to honor the lives of Jack and Dorothy Smith in recognition of their commitment to education, honor, humility, humor, spirituality and integrity. The Dennis A. Stemler Scholarship Fund was established in memory and in honor of Dennis Stemler, a graduate of St. Dominic School. The recipients of the scholarship are students who, like Dennis, have overcome an obstacle in their life, show perseverance, determined and have good Christian values. This year’s recipients were Drew Keyes and Brianna Whalen. Keyes also received a fouryear, renewable scholarship sponsored by the St. Dominic Men's Society and based on scholastic performance and extracurricular activities. The Father Stockelman/Sister Mary Ruth Scholarships are presented to students who earned the overall highest grade-point averages of the graduating class who will attend parochial high schools. This year’s recipients are Walke, first place, and Rieskamp, second. As a member of the National Catholic Education Association, St. Dominic School joins with NCEA in presenting the sixth annual Distinguished Graduate Award. The award is presented to one or more of the parents of the class of 2009 who graduated from St. Dominic School prior to 1999, were nominated by a student of the graduating class and have made significant contributions to society and the Catholic church that reflect favorably on the education the person received in a Catholic elementary school. The recipient of this year's award is June Walke.

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A group of St. Ursula Academy juniors and seniors accompanied their French teacher, Kim Icsman, to Paris during spring break to complete their part of the foreign exchange program the school has had for several years with its partner school, Blanche de Castille. During their stay, students lived with the French families of the students who came to St. Ursula earlier in the school year. They also attended classes and enjoyed different activities with their French families. Riding on a bus in Paris from front left Stephanie Zimmerman of Delhi Township, Ali Girten of Union Township and Liz Reilly of White Oak; second row, Emily Tarvin of Pierce Township, Kristin Kramer of Union Township and Jenna Thompson of Westwood.

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Spanish trip

A group of St. Ursula Academy students traveled to Barcelona, Spain, this spring to complete their part of an exchange program with students in that country. Accompanied by their chaperones, St. Ursula art teacher Kurt Nicaise and his wife Susan Mospens, the students lived with their exchange sisters’ families, attended classes with their Spanish sisters and, in their leisure time, immersed themselves in numerous activities. The students from Barcelona have been visiting St. Ursula Academy and St. Xavier High school since 1999. This is the fourth year that the St. Ursula students have gone to Barcelona in a reciprocal program. Pictured from front left are Katie Heinrich of Cleves, Laurie Jacob of Delhi Township, Shannon Balmat of Miami Township and Megan Weaver of Hyde Park.; second row, Alex Schulcz of Covedale, Melissa Callahan of White Oak, Kenzie Jones of Dent, Megan Butler of Delhi Township, Beth Gunza of Clifton, Hannah Riffe of Hyde Park , Erin Hecht of Anderson Township.

Warsaw awards 13 scholarships Warsaw Federal Savings & Loan Association has awarded scholarships to 13 recent eighthgrade graduates. The recipients were: • Raymund Jennings, Holy Family School; • Madison Russell and Jackie

Waller, Resurrection School; • Sarah Macke, St. Aloysiuson-the-Ohio School; • Ryan Murphy, St. Lawrence School; • Nicole Behler, Allie Glatt, Caleb Lottman and Jake Seaman, graduates of St. Teresa of Avila

School; and • Kristin Eversole, Megan Johnson, Scott Maurer and Jake Roell, St. William School. The scholarships are applied towards high school tuition for the students.

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Honor inductees

Twenty-six St. Ursula Academy students recently were inducted into the Spanish Honor Society. Membership requirements include an A- or better average in the fourth year of Spanish and an interest in studying Spanish in college. The Spanish Honor Society sponsors a girl from the Dominican Republic and helps out at the Hispanic Festival at Su Casa and the Hispanic Ministry House. The new members are pictured with teacher Linda Strotman. The honorees are Jessica Backscheider of White Oak, Jonnah Baker of Independence, Ky., Shannon Balmat of Miami Township, Rachel Blain of Anderson Township, Shannon Burke of Hyde Park, Hannah Greivenkamp of White Oak, Emily Gruesser of Mount Lookout, Beth Gunza of Clifton, Nicole Hall of Clifton, Catherine Janzsen of Mount Lookout, Hannah Karches of North Bend, Gabriella Karina of Covedale, Christine Mideli of Anderson Township, Christine Metzger of Symmes Township, Claire Nugent of Hyde Park, Kristin Pierce of Milford, Jovanni Railey of Madisonville, Shannon Reilly of Sharonville, Katie Rieger of Loveland, Hannah Riffe of Hyde Park, Travis Stelzer of Anderson Township, Meryl Small of Mount Lookout, Carly Sullivan of Anderson Township, Carina Thiemann of Mount Airy, Serena Walker of Clifton and Molly Young of Green Township.

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Retirees honored

Oak Hills Local School District employees recently gathered at Nathanael Greene Lodge to celebrate their retirement. Collectively, they represent more than 700 years of service. The event was sponsored by the Oak Hills Board of Education, Oak Hills Education Association and district-level Ohio Association of Public School Employees. Pictured from front left are Trish Harris, Teri Smith, Ritsa Tassopoulos, Sandy Burlage, Marsha Peter and Janet Reusing; second row, Gloria Hein, Richard Isle, Joan Brandt, Sue Krug, Joe Healey, Mary Beth Murphy and Joan Peters.

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The thing that separates rugby from other sports is the camaraderie the sport fosters. A rugby player in a new city isn’t alone for very long. “I’ve lived in several different places and when I get to a new city, one of the first things I do is look for a local rugby club because it’s an instant peer group,” said Charles Dainoff, vice president of the Ohio Rugby Union. “You immediately have a group of friends that can ease your transition into a new community. It’s a great sport and a great way to meet people.” Rugby is a sport that’s on the rise in the Tristate as new players are joining the existing clubs and starting their own. The Ohio Rugby Union is part of USA Rugby and oversees rugby in Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. There are 11 rugby clubs in Cincinnati and one in Northern Kentucky. That includes all age groups, from men’s clubs to collegiate teams at Xavier and Cincin-

Marshall hopes to lead Westside comeback

In 2005, the Westside Rugby Club finished second at the state tournament. Two years later, the team fell apart. “I had 14 seniors and two underclassmen on that ’07 team,” said Jeff Marshall, who became head coach in 2006. “After all those seniors graduated, it became really hard to recruit.” Westside hasn’t been able to field a team ever since. “We’ll get three or four or five guys out, but that’s not enough,” said Marshall, 30. Westside was comprised mainly of boys from Colerain and Oak Hills, with a splash of Elder students mixed in. “It’s tough to recruit, especially with the west side having such strong football schools,” said Marshall, who lives in Delhi. “A lot of coaches don’t want their guys to play.” There has been talk of Westside merging with North Bend, but that is an option that Marshall, who played for Queen City and Northern Kentucky, isn’t willing to pursue just yet. “We’re one of the founding members of the league, and we want to get schools back into it,” said Marshall, who began as an assistant coach during the team’s inaugural season in 2002. “I’m more committed this year than I’ve ever been.”

nati and several area high school clubs. “Generally speaking, it’s all one big community,” Dainoff said. “We’re already starting to see kids transition from high school rugby to college rugby and it’s a sport you can play for 20 or 30 years if you’re committed to it.” Dainoff plays for the Cincinnati Wolfhounds, based in Fairfield, and occasionally plays for Wolfhounds 35 and older team, the Greyhounds. Clubs in the city often have different divisions for players, depending on experience level. “There’s plenty of room for people to compete at whatever level they are comfortable with,” Dainoff said. “It’s a lot easier to get involved than you think. All you have to do is find out where a team is practicing and show up and introduce yourself.” The list of rugby clubs is on the ohiorugbyunion.org Web site. While the sport may look confusing at first, Dainoff insisted it’s not as chaotic as it seems and compared it to soccer and football. “Two teams are trying to

advance the ball from one side of the field to the other to score,” he said. And almost as important as how the game is played is the social aspect of rugby. It’s a long-standing tradition in rugby for the home team to throw a party for the visiting team to thank them for coming to play. “You leave the rivalry on the field and that’s part of building this network of friends,” Dainoff said. When he moved to San Francisco, Dainoff was reunited with a former opposing player he’d been involved in a scuffle with while both played for different teams. “That was in the past and we were great teammates on this new team a few thousand miles across the country,” Dainoff said. “That’s sort of rugby in a nutshell.” The game is growing at the youth level too, according to the ORU’s youth director Chris Hopps. High school teams have been created at Moeller, Walnut Hills, Northbend (St. Xavier and Elder), and Indian Springs. Hopps said he hopes to have a parochial league in Cincinnati in the near future

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Former North Bend Rugby player Greg Van Zant, who graduated from St. Xavier High School this past year, tries to score against an opponent. and that his goal is to spread rugby to anyone in high school or younger. The most prevalent way to generate interest, which can eventually build to the formation of teams, is through camps and clin-

ics to teach the game to new players. “We make it so anyone can walk through it,” Hopps said. “They are learning rugby without knowing it.”

Tradition bonds North Bend rugby By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

Mike Mers has been a fixture of the North Bend Rugby Club, which was founded in 1975, for the vast majority of its existence. He played for the team during his days at St. Xavier High School in the early 1980s and served as player-coach in 1988, making him the first official head coach in team history. “We never had a coach before then,” Mers said. “There were only about 10 teams in the Midwest for a lot of those years, so we played a lot of colleges and picked up whatever games we could.” As a player, Mers, who graduated from St. X in 1983, was a fly half, a position requiring quick thinking and leadership skills. The Green Township resident attended the University of Cincinnati and played for its club team before becoming the coach at North Bend. In 1989, he led North Bend to a No. 8 national ranking. Over the years, he has seen the sport grow immensely in popularity. “The biggest change is that now we have a league,” he said. The Ohio Rugby Union, which

The Ohio Rugby Union, which was founded in 2002, features several club teams and hosts an end-of-the-year tournament. was founded in 2002, features several club teams and hosts an end-of-the-year tournament to crown a city champion. North Bend has earned that distinction four times, most recently in 2008. Mers said his former teammates have helped the sport become what it is today. “Some of the guys I played with are now coaching,” he said. “They know the game and want to coach. We have people in different parts of the city who were able to draw people in.” North Bend is comprised almost exclusively of St. X and Elder students; most of the players are upperclassmen, but some, like Jonathan Geers, joined the team as freshmen. “My freshman year, the team was almost all seniors, and we did really well,” said Geers, who will be a junior at St. X. “This past year, we only had about seven

non-seniors on the team, but we still had 30 or 35 people come out to play.” Another North Bend veteran is Chris Montgomery, who will be a senior at St. X. Montgomery, whose two older brothers, Jim and Charlie, played for North Bend, started playing rugby in eighth grade. “In some team sports, you can get away with having one good player,” said Montgomery, who plays the eight-man. “But in rugby, you can’t win with one good player. You have to play as a team and communicate with each other.” Many also find the game’s physical nature appealing. “It’s a sport that’s different,” Geers said. “Not everyone around Ohio knows what rugby is, so there’s also some shock value to it. The fact that it’s a tough sport really draws people in.” Geers, who is 5-8 and weighs 155, plays the scrum half, a position requiring quickness, communication skills and ball-handling ability. “(Geers and Montgomery) both picked up the game real fast,” Mers said. “Geers tends to throw

very accurate passes under pressure. He’s one of the little guys who keeps control of the big guys, and they listen to him.” Mers said that his players respect each other regardless of size or position or school affiliation. “It’s the greatest sport in the world,” he said. “It’s physical, but there’s a lot of thinking involved. There’s no blocking, so it’s oneon-15. You’re not a star. You have to draw guys in and pass. There’s a lot of teamwork involved.” That teamwork goes beyond the pitch. “Every position communicates with another,” said Geers, who lives in Sharonville. “I communicate with the big guys and the backs, so there’s companionship on the team that extends into regular life.” Mers agreed. “There’s some sort of bond that rugby players have, and it’s one of the best parts of the whole thing,” he said. “In college and men’s rugby, you always get together after the game to hang out and sing songs. If you find another rugby player anywhere in the world, they’ll be your best friend.”

Indian Springs high school rugby finds success By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com

The Indian Springs High School Rugby Club has been in existence for six years and the Jets have been fairly successful during that time. The team has won one city championship and finished in second place twice. Coach Ben Terre Blanche, who played the game in high school in South Africa, said he thinks it’s the nature of the sport that has helped rugby’s recent growth in area high schools. “It’s more participative than football. Everyone on the team of 15 is eligible to catch the ball and everybody gets to run the ball, unlike in football,” he said. “It’s a very dynamic and thrilling game, almost like soccer and wrestling together.” The Jets practice at Landmark Christian Academy and draw players from a number of different schools, including Lakota, Mason, Cincinnati Christian, Princeton and Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.

The Indian Springs High School Rugby Club. “What’s difficult for us is recruiting,” Blanche said. “We don’t have the opportunity to share information with the high schools and we would like to have better access to the schools.” Blanche said the game is easy to teach and that when a new player gets caught with the ball he learns quickly. “It happens once and then after

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that he takes it seriously when you tell him what to do,” he said. One of the more important aspects of the sport of rugby is the camaraderie and Blanche said that’s fostered by the way the game is played. “The role of the coach is diminished because there are two 35minute halves and no timeouts during the action,” he said. “They

have to make decisions and they become reliant on each other. That causes an extremely tight spirit to develop.” Blanche said rugby isn’t characterized by a lot of drinking in other countries, even if that’s the culture that’s evolved a little more in the U.S. “The team has cookouts and we’ve gone on road trips for

games in Columbus and Cleveland and the guys have a lot of fun,” he said. “It was a fantastic experience for the boys. We shared one hotel with a Canadian team and it was like a big party. It was a social experience with chaperones and not associated with getting drunk.” Blance said the game is less dangerous than it appears and that one challenge the team faces is the lack of knowledge the spectators have about the sport. He also said that the majority of new players are learning the game from scratch and that it takes a higher fitness level than football. “It’s not a game where you have a lineman giving 110 percent for 10 seconds,” he said. “You have to maintain the physical nature of the game for 35 minutes a side with few breaks. “The game requires some athleticism because it goes very quickly,” Blanche said. “I think the reason it’s becoming popular is because of the enjoyment it brings.”

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Aston Oaks Golf Club is an 18-hole course located at 1 Aston Oaks Drive in North Bend. PGA Professional Gene Samborsky offers lessons at Aston Oaks. Samborsky has 41 years of experience as an instructor including a 35-year stint as head golf pro at Western Hills Country Club. For tee times visit www. astonoaksgolfclub.com or call 467-0070. “We’re trying to get you to graduate from the everyday hacks,” Samborsky joked. “Everyone wants to dip under and scoop the ball but it just doesn’t work.” Instead of scooping, Samborsky explained getting your hands “in front of the ball” at the point of impact flattens the club head and produces a proper strike. “Stay under control. Hit it 110 instead of 200,” Samborsky said while condensing my swing to focus on the point of impact. An hour later, my left thumb and right index finger were blistered, throbbing and in need of a break. Meanwhile in England, a 59-year old Tom Watson shot a 65 during the first round of the British Open on Thursday, July 16. At 27 years old, I was following from a couch with Band-aids on both hands. Two lessons down, two to go and I’m worse for the wear but ready for more. Anthony Amorini is a sports writer for The Community Press. You can reach him at aamorini@ communitypress.com.

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Do you think the economic stimulus plan is working, or should the federal government implement another round of stimulus packages? “The fact remains that the government still has not released all the stimulus money to date, spending less than 10 percent of the total approved by Bush and Obama. “However, that alleged $15 per week extra in my paycheck does not seem to do a lot when gasoline prices rise and the cost of food continues to rise and our company’s clients are moving out of Ohio and or going bankrupt. Sure, I think another bail out is in order; me and my company’s business. “Of course that stimulus money to build condos at the old canning factory was really important. So important, that, oh, say it ain’t so Joe Biden came to boast here in our debt ridden ghost town – I mean Cincinnati. Who’d consider paying $250K to view the Mill Creek or would you be better off going over to Covington for the same $250K for a view of the Ohio River?” G.W. “No, the stimulus program is not working. Recently the vice president was in town to tout an apartment project wherein the stimulus money was doing so good we come to find out that the money had not flowed into the project as of yet. All the stimulus program has accomplished is to get us in further debt, thus we do not need another dose of stimulus.” L.S. “I believe it is too early to say whether the stimulus plan is working or not. People who jump on the bandwagon either way ought to realize that this isn’t like fast food where you can just

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line items that allow the chartered non-public (Catholic) schools deliver quality education to the students they serve were reduced. Denise Ohio funds chartered Driehaus its non-public Community schools at the Press guest second highest columnist rate in the country. This budget cuts into this funding and will make it difficult for these schools to provide the same level of education as in the past. I believe that we need to make this a higher priority in the future. This was a difficult budget. Revenues are down, the future is uncertain and the need for services is great. In this climate, we did not raise taxes and raised nearly one billion dollars through new revenue sources. We invested in economic development strategies to promote future growth and long term care strategies to keep people in their homes and save money in the long term. So while much was accomplished in this budget, there is more work to be done. Denise Driehaus is the state representative from the 31st House district.

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Bob Coyle, “Our Piano Man,” passed away suddenly from a heart attack on June 29. No one got to say good-bye. In respect for Bob, his friends are having closure at J Taps at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 26. Also, Michael Martino will be DJing in respect for Bob Coyle. Every time you hear the Beatles, Bill Joel, Paul Simon and, especially, “Funeral for a Friend,” which he played beautifully, you’ll remember he sang those songs to you. Bob Coyle was our music leg-

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Jackson settles in what is now Green Twp. This is the second part of a series on the history of Green Township. Isaac Jackson was staying in Cincinnati and looking for land. He found several large land plots containing 200 to 300 acres available for $10-13 an acre. But he had to make sure his $3,500 would purchase an adequate place for his family. So he kept looking and waited and finally found a place. It was six miles from Cincinnati, but it was not on the river as he had hoped. The land was owned by a partnership between James Findlay, Jacob Burnet and William Henry Harrison. He had one more thing to do, before buying the land. He had asked a Mr. Richardson about putting up some rough building for lodging rooms until he had time to build a house. There was already a one-room house with a garret (room at the top of a house immediately below the roof) on the property, but that was not adequate for his large family. He hoped the land would not be sold before Mr. Richardson answered him back. His answer must have been positive because he bought three quarter sections of land in section 13 and 14 in Green Township from the Findlay, Burnet, and Harrison partnership. That was 480 acres for $3,530, only $7.36 an acre. The land was on the Muddy Creek Pike, Now Sidney

Road close to Anderson Ferry Road. In June Isaac wrote a letter to his 17-year-old son and gave him detailed instructions Betty Kamuf about what to Community bring for the Press guest journey west. list was columnist The long. He requested black walnut, butternut, English walnuts, almonds, filberts, chestnuts, orange, lemon, tamarind, sunflower, grape, and raisin and potato seeds. From the Almshouse in Philadelphia, he wanted some of the real basket willow. He told his son to dry the fruit and nuts and pack them in brown sugar and raisins to preserve them. He wanted Thomas to buy some trees when he came over the mountains, if he could get them, and pack them in boxes filled with moss to keep them moist. He needed needles and palm with twine, and a good apple parer. He also needed some liquor. Thomas was to get a strong barrel and pack it with gallon bottles of gin, a few bottles of Port and Madeira for medicine, and whatever his mother needed. He didn’t need a newspaper because the National Intelligence was published regularly and had

eastern news, but he wanted instruction books: the art of extracting dye from plants and bark; the process for making earthenware, gunpowder, bricks, starch, and mustard. The woods were full of wild hops, wild raspberries and gooseberries so he wanted books on the process for making beer and wine. Because Isaac didn’t like the local methods of farming he wanted books on other methods. On his farm, Isaac wanted to graft trees, and raise livestock. He thought animals needed better treatment than they got locally. There were no stables for the cows, they were given some fodder in the yard and turned into the woods for the winter. If the horses were used for work they were given better treatment, otherwise they were also on their own. Farming for Isaac would take a little getting used to. Betty Kamuf is a winner of Griffin Yeatman Award for Historical Preservation. She lives in Sayler Park. You can reach her at sp.column@fuse.net.

New pastor come to Anderson Ferry church Anderson Ferry Church of Christ formed a pulpit committee in January after the resignation of Brian Dunaway. Over the next few months we had over 35 resumes to consider. Through prayer and discussions of each we narrowed the search to about 10 individuals for further consideration. Through phone interviews (for those far away) and personal interviews, we narrowed the search to two. One of the two was Earl Stevens. Earl had been the senior minister prior to Brian and on faith had left a paying position to start a First Stone Ministry. This First Stone Ministry was for individuals with addictions, and many other issues for which individuals needed specialized assistance to be over comers. When we started our search, many on the committee, and the elders thought it was time for a big change. But after the interviews with Earl and the other prospects we began to realize that God had been working on Earl

and he himself had experienced a series of life changes. We realized that his life was the example of the changes that Christ brings to Gerry Radel all our lives if Community we would just to him. Press guest listen The Christian columnist life is to be about change. Change in the form of growth, love, encouragement, patience and prayer for each other. On June 5, Earl was voted into the senior minister position with an 89 percent approval rating. To me this is a view of success in following God’s command to love one another. Several years ago Earl contritely asked the church for forgiveness of a gay tendency in his life. Christ teaches us to forgive just as he did the sins of those who repent. At that time the church

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Budget passed, but more work to do Desperate times call for desperate measures. This phrase was played out as the state struggled to pass a balanced budget for the next biennium with dramatically reduced revenues. The process was long and fraught with pitfalls. I think it is safe to say that no one was completely pleased with the outcome. Policies of the past came back to haunt us in this budget. The restructuring of the business tax in the state of Ohio has brought in far less revenue than projected. The property tax roll back has also reduced revenues. Add to that the federal economic crisis and you begin to understand the economic crisis the state faces. One of the primary goals of this budget was to achieve education reform. We have not only a constitutional obligation, but also a moral obligation, to provide for effective public schools. Ohio’s economy will succeed when Ohio’s schools succeed. That is why this budget includes a comprehensive education reform plan to replace the current broken funding system with one based on student needs. It also begins modernizing the classroom for the twenty-first century and significantly strengthens financial accountably and teacher quality. Unfortunately, two important

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forgave him as well. Since then Earl has helped others to master this sin through his involvement with Prodigal Ministries, a local chapter of Exodus International, and to live as God intends us to live. I am proud of our members for re-asserting that as God forgives, and so should we. I am proud to know Earl as well. His life shows change is possible. Since stepping out for First Stone, he is much more in tune with God’s spirit in his life. Please join us in welcoming Earl back to the pulpit. We are a church that believes in encouragement and commitment to change in our lives, not condemnation. In our path to success we are all at different points in our walks with Christ. I invite you to come and help us encourage each other to be better Christians and support each other with the forgiveness that Christ teaches. Gerry Radel is the pulpit committee chairman of Anderson Ferry Church of Christ.

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Kind heart leads cats to new homes Nancy Shyrock’s cat Mindy came to her in a roundabout way, as some pets do. Shyrock’s friend Deb Lohr is an avowed cat lover and she noticed a gray cat meowing and rubbing against her legs as she visited with a mutual friend, Barb Linder. No one seemed to know whose cat is was, and Lohr figured it probably wouldn’t be that friendly unless it was hungry or thirsty. So the kind-hearted Lohr took the stray home and fed it. She said it ate and drank like it had never seen food before. But Grace, as the cat was named, had a secret. Soon afterward, Lohr realized the cat was actually pregnant, but it had been so thin, she couldn’t tell at first. To cut to the chase, Lohr’s brother and sister-in-

law kept ‘Grace’ until the cat delivered. “She had two gorgeous orange males, and one cute female calico,” Shyrock said. “I adopted the calico and named her Mindy – she just looked like a Mindy to me!” The two males went to the vet to be adopted, and Deb’s brother and sister-inlaw decided to keep Grace, because she was so calm and sweet, Shyrock said. “We are having an absolute blast with Mindy,” she added. “She is very curious and playful. What a joy! She was born in a basket, and ever since then, she has climbed into every container she can. I think it feels like home.” If you would like to share about your pet, please send information and a photo to jkey@communitypress.com

THINGS TO DO Car display

New sporty cars and old time classic rides will be rolling in to Fernbank Park on Sunday, July 26, for the 20th annual Rollin’ on the River Car Show. Car enthusiasts can come out from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to see the show hosted by Kiwanis Club of Riverview-Delhi Hills in partnership with the Hamilton County Park District and Pepsi. Fernbank Park is at 50 Thornton Ave. off River Road. All proceeds raised during the show benefits the Boy Scouts of America, Operation Youth and other local charities. The Rollin’ on the River Car Show is free and open to the public. Fernbank Park is cooperative venture with the Cincinnati Park Board; a motor vehicle permit is not required. Visit GreatParks.org or call Al Duebber at 941-7700.

Summer musical

The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., will present the Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre’s production of “Godspell” from July 23 through Aug. 2. Tickets to the show are $10 for students 18 years old and under; $12 for senior citizens and college students; $14 for adults and $20 for seats in the center section – the Golden Circle Section. Tickets are on sale and

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Cast of Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre production of “Godspell”: Tommy Boeing (Judas in beige jacket), Paul Kubicki (Jesus in Superman shirt), Nick Hellmann, Greg Moore, Johnathan Keilholz, Sarah Miller, Christina Bilz, Katherine Ruwe, Rachel Otte, Molly Hinkel, Joe Kuchey. may be purchased by calling the box office at 241-6550, or online at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

Portrait unveiling

A portrait of Marine Cpl. Timothy Roos, who was killed in action in 2003, will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 24, at Delhi Veterans Memorial Park, 934 Neeb Road. The portrait is by nationally recognized American Fallen Soldiers Project. Roos was randomly picked by artist Phil Taylor from Fort Worth, Texas and will fly into Cincinnati for this unveiling. Delhi Township Veterans Association will help support and organize the event. The association American Legion Post 534 and will provide a color guard. Two Marines will stand next to the portrait. A bagpiper will play “Amazing Grace.”

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Tim Mielke said he never expected to be an author. The Western Hills resident was content working in the nutritional supplement industry when he realized consumers could benefit from a book outlining what they need to know, and what they need to avoid, when choosing supplements. “After years of advising people on which supplements to take, I realized there were certain guidelines that I always told them to look out for,” said Mielke. “Then one day it dawned on me that consumers could really use a book to provide guidelines that I had been explaining to clients all the while.” He said he was not aware such a book existed, so he set out to write one and recently self-published “The Book of Supplement Secrets.” Mielke said he’s been involved with bodybuilding and nutritional supplements since he was 14 years old, when he began training and working out to play football at Elder High School. He said he started competing in bodybuilding at age 20, and was once named the Junior Natural Mr. Ohio. He has since retired from bodybuilding, but said over the years he has worked for three major supplement manufacturers. “There were a lot of things I learned over the years,” he said. “I made notes whenever I heard really useful information about supplements, and I collected a notebook full of that kind of stuff.” Mielke said his book is a field guide people can use when shopping for supplements. It covers which supplements are best for fat loss, which are best for muscle building, defines scientific terms and teaches people how to read ingredient labels. He said the book also sheds light on some of the marketing tactics supplement manufacturers use to persuade people to buy certain products. “It’s all based on my own experi-

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Green Township resident Tim Mielke, a former bodybuilder, has published his first book, “The Book of Supplement Secrets.” The book is a beginner’s guide to nutritional supplements. ence with supplements, clinical studies and interviews I’ve conducted with experts in the industry,” he said. “It was really exciting to write my own book. There were a lot of times along the way when I would say to myself, ‘Wow, I’m an author.’” Mielke said he would like to find a major publishing company to pick up his

book, but in the meantime he’s already compiling data for a second book. “For me, the most important thing is just getting the information out there,” he said. “The Book of Supplement Secrets” sells for $11.49, and is available at www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com.

Couple honored for planned giving The Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council recently honored William (posthumously) and LaVerne Stautberg for their selfless generosity whose foresight will benefit Santa Maria Community Services for generations to come. The Price Hill-based nonprofit nominated the Stautbergs for the council’s Voices of Giving Award. Mr. and Mrs. Stautberg were closely connected to Santa Maria for a number of years starting with William’s involvement through the Price Hill/Western Hills Kiwanis Club. He served as Board President in the mid-1980s. At the couple’s 64th anniversary and shortly before his death, their children and grandchildren helped their parents fulfill their desire to create a lasting legacy that would provide annual funding to the charities they were most closely involved with. They established an endowment fund with Santa Maria selected to be one of the perpetual beneficiaries. In total, the giving council gave 20 Voices of Giving Awards to honorees whose gifts are helping to ensure diverse causes will be viable for the future. Collectively they have committed to giving millions, but more importantly they committed to leaving their legacy. Presenting sponsor for the Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council

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individuals whose life work is to helping to ensure the viability of charitable organizations. For more information about planned gifts, the public is invited to visit www.gcpgc.org or call 554-3071.

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July 22, 2009

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, J U L Y 2 3

ART EXHIBITS

Alumni Excellence Exhibition, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, 5701 Delhi Road. Six to eight works of Mount alumni from each decade, 1960s through 2000s. Through July 31. 244-4314. Delhi Township.

BUSINESS MEETINGS

Business Network InternationalBridgetown, 8:30 a.m., Hillebrand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 4320 Bridgetown Road, third-floor conference room. Meets every Thursday. 941-6464. Bridgetown.

FARMERS MARKET

Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 3241 Fiddler’s Green Road. Apples, peaches, plums, pears and vegetables. 574-0663. Green Township.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 5-9 p.m., Henke Winery, 3077 Harrison Ave. $5 seven wines; $1 per pour choose from 15. 662-9463. Westwood.

LITERARY - LIBRARIES

Wii Gaming, 2 p.m., Miami Township Branch Library, 8 N. Miami Ave. Ages 6 and older. Games and tournament. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6900. Miami Township.

MUSIC - KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Karaoke with Sean, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Main Entrance Restaurant and Lounge, 5132 Delhi Ave. 451-1414. Delhi Township.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Comedy Show, 7-10 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. Presented by Disability Awareness Coalition Inc. 423-3397115. Riverside. F R I D A Y, J U L Y 2 4

ART EXHIBITS

Alumni Excellence Exhibition, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, 2444314. Delhi Township.

BENEFITS

Rock’n Luau, 7-11 p.m., Aston Oaks Golf Club, 1 Aston Oaks Drive. Benefits Shriners Hospital. Includes draft beer, house wine, cocktails, dinner and fireworks. Local fire chiefs serve as guest chefs. $50. 467-0070, ext. 5. North Bend.

FARMERS MARKET

Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.

FESTIVALS

St. James the Greater Parish Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, St. James the Greater, 3565 Hubble Road. Bands, games for all ages, raffles, food and entertainment. Free. Through July 26. 741-5300. White Oak. Our Lady of Lourdes Church Festival, 6-11 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes School, 5835 Glenway Ave. Games of all ages, food vendors, raffles and split-the-pot. Through July 26. 922-0715. Westwood.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 4-7 p.m., Bridgetown Finer Meats Wine Shop, 6139 Bridgetown Road. $10. 574-3900. Green Township.

For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com. Wine Tasting, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Bigg’s, 5025 Delhi Road. Three samples with snacks. $2. 354-1700. Delhi Township. Wine Tasting, 3-11 p.m., Henke Winery, 6629463. Westwood.

MUSIC - BLUES

Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project, 9:30 p.m., Patrick’s Sports Bar, 5060 Crookshank Road. 451-1408. West Price Hill.

MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK Revolver, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Drew’s on the River, 4333 River Road. 451-1157. Riverside.

MUSIC - OLDIES

Cold Smoke, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. 251-7977. Riverside.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Godspell, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave. Musical based on Gospel according to St. Matthew. $20 golden circle section, $14, $12 ages 60 and up and ages 19-22, $10 ages 18 and under. Reservations recommended. Through Aug. 2. 241-6550. West Price Hill.

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LITERARY - STORY TIMES NATURE Tales to Tails, 2 p.m., Monfort Heights Branch Library, 3825 West Fork Road. Read aloud to a certified therapy dog. Ages 6-12. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4472. Monfort Heights. Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project, 9:30 p.m., Poppy’s Tavern, 5510 Rybolt Road. 574-6333. Green Township.

Fly By Night?, 1 p.m., Embshoff Woods, 4050 Paul Road. Learn about owls’ specialized adaptations that allow them to function at night. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 5217275. Delhi Township. Fly By Night?, 3:30 p.m., Mitchell Memorial Forest, 5401 Zion Road. Learn about owls’ specialized adaptations that allow them to function at night. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Cleves.

MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK

ON STAGE - THEATER

MUSIC - BLUES

M.A.W.G., 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Drew’s on the River, 4333 River Road. $3. 451-1157. Riverside.

MUSIC - OLDIES

The Avenues, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. 251-7977. Riverside.

Godspell, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 241-6550. West Price Hill.

RECREATION

Rollin’ on the River Car Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Fernbank Park, 60 Thornton Ave. Classic and antique cars, music, refreshments and Classic Car Corral for buying and selling cars. Car registration, 9 a.m.-noon. Ninety awards presented. $15 registration fee per car; free for spectators; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 941-7700. Sayler Park. M O N D A Y, J U L Y 2 7

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ART EXHIBITS

AUDITIONS

Meet Me in St. Louis, 1-3 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave. Girls for roles of ages 6 and 12. Two young girls, older teens, adult men and women. Strong singers and non-singing dancers. Prepare 16 bars. Cold readings from script. Short dance routine. Résumé required. Production dates: Oct. 1-18. 241-6550. West Price Hill.

NATURE

CIVIC

Godspell, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 241-6550. West Price Hill.

Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road. Materials include leaves, grass clippings, brush, garden waste, tree trunks and prunings from trees or shrubs. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Environmental Services. 946-7755. Green Township.

FARMERS MARKET

Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.

FESTIVALS

St. James the Greater Parish Festival, 4 p.m.-midnight, St. James the Greater, 7415300. White Oak. Our Lady of Lourdes Church Festival, 5-11 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes School, English Channel Band performs classic British rock music, 7-11 p.m. 922-0715. Westwood.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 2-5 p.m. , Bridgetown Finer Meats Wine Shop, 574-3900. Green Township. Wine Tasting, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Henke Winery, 662-9463. Westwood.

LITERARY - LIBRARIES

Anime Club, 3 p.m., Miami Township Branch Library, 8 N. Miami Ave. Anime movies, drawings and munchies. Ages 12-18. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6050. Miami Township.

Great Goldfinch, 10 a.m., Shawnee Lookout Park, 2008 Lawrenceburg Road, Blue Jacket Trail. Learn about the wild canary and how it lives. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Miami Township.

ON STAGE - THEATER RECREATION

Cruisin’ the Pike, 4 p.m., Kroger Enright, 960 Enright Ave., parking lot. Free. Presented by Fast Eddie’s Grill. 979-4328. East Price Hill. S U N D A Y, J U L Y 2 6

CIVIC

Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, 946-7755. Green Township.

EDUCATION

Tennis for Beginners, 4-5 p.m., Western Tennis and Fitness Club, 5490 Muddy Creek. Weekly through Aug. 30. Six-week course for players new to game. Bring own racquet. Rain or shine. $59. 556-6932, press 2. Green Township. Tennis for Intermediates Level I, 5-6 p.m., Western Tennis and Fitness Club, 5490 Muddy Creek. Weekly through Aug. 30. Sixweek course. Rain or shine. $59. 556-6932, press 2. Green Township. Tennis for Intermediates Level II, 6-7 p.m., Western Tennis and Fitness Club, 5490 Muddy Creek. Weekly through Aug. 30. Sixweek course. Rain or shine. $59. 556-6932, press 2. Green Township.

FARMERS MARKET

Hollmeyer Orchards, 1-5 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.

FESTIVALS

St. James the Greater Parish Festival, 310:30 p.m., St. James the Greater, 7415300. White Oak. Our Lady of Lourdes Church Festival, 4-10 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes School, 9220715. Westwood.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 5-9 p.m., Henke Winery, 6629463. Westwood. Best Sunday Brunch on the West Side, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Aston Oaks Golf Club, 1 Aston Oaks Drive. Omelet and waffle stations, goetta, sausage, biscuits, bacon, fruit and more. Lunch portion begins at 11 am. $11.95, $7.95 senior, $10.95 ages 7-14; free ages 5 and under. 4670070, ext. 3. North Bend.

HISTORIC SITES

German Heritage Museum, 1-5 p.m., German Heritage Museum, 4790 West Fork Road. Two-story 1830 log house furnished with German immigrant memorabilia. Free, donations accepted. 574-1741. Monfort Heights.

MUSIC - MEMORIAL PROVIDED

Jersey Productions returns to the Aronoff Center to perform “Oklahoma!” It is at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 23; and at 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 24-25. Tickets are $20-$25. Call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org. Pictured are Case Dillard as Curly and Courtney Brown as Laurey.

Bob “Our Piano Man” Coyle Tribute, 6 p.m., J Taps Bar and Grill, 6441 Glenway Ave. Music with DJ Michael Martino to honor musician Bob Coyle, who died of a heart attack June 29. 574-9777. Green Township.

Alumni Excellence Exhibition, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, 2444314. Delhi Township.

AUDITIONS

Meet Me in St. Louis, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, Adults. 241-6550. West Price Hill.

DANCE CLASSES

Line Dance Class, 1-2 p.m., Dunham Recreation Complex, 4356 Dunham Lane. Line dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776. West Price Hill.

FARMERS MARKET

Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 5740663. Green Township.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Aquatic Prenatal Exercise Program, 7:158 p.m., Mercy HealthPlex Western Hills, 3131 Queen City Ave. Free for members, $26 per month for non-members. 3895465. Westwood. Humana Healthy Kids Zone, 3 p.m., Price Hill Branch Library, 3215 Warsaw Ave. Learn about health, nutrition and fitness. Includes visits with the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Discover Health! mobile health program, yoga programs for kids, African dance lessons and more. Includes snacks. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6900. East Price Hill.

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Fans of Bob “Piano Man” Coyle are invited to a tribute at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at J Taps Bar and Grill, 6441 Glenway Ave. Coyle died June 29 of a heart attack. DJ Michael Martino will provide the music to help fans and friends say good-bye. T U E S D A Y, J U L Y 2 8

AUDITIONS

Meet Me in St. Louis, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, Adults. 241-6550. West Price Hill. Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra, 7:309:30 p.m., Seton High School, 3901 Glenway Ave. All strings – especially lower strings and one oboe. Presented by Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra. 941-8956. West Price Hill.

COMMUNITY DANCE

Bop Club, 7-11 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. Oldies and swing music. Dance lessons except last Tuesday of month. $3, members free. 251-7977. Riverside.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Humana Healthy Kids Zone, 2 p.m., Westwood Branch Library, 3345 Epworth Ave. Learn about health, nutrition and fitness. Includes visits with the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Discover Health! mobile health program, yoga programs for kids, African dance lessons and more. Includes snacks. 369-6900. Westwood.

LITERARY - CRAFTS

Kids’ Craft Club, 6:30 p.m., Miami Township Branch Library, 8 N. Miami Ave. Summer fun scrapbooking. Ages 6-12. Free. Registration required. 369-6900. Miami Township.

NATURE

Apollo 11 Moon-Gazing & More, 8-10 p.m., Cincinnati Astronomical Society Observatory, 5274 Zion Road. Marvel at moon’s desolate landscape through powerful telescopes. Donations requested. 941-1981. Cleves.

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ART EXHIBITS

Alumni Excellence Exhibition, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, 2444314. Delhi Township.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Team In Training Meeting, 6:30 p.m., LaRosa’s Pizzeria, 2411 Boudinot Ave. Learn more about Team In Training. Meet past participants, coaches, cancer survivors and Team In Training staff members. Free. Presented by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training. 361-2100. Westwood.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

High School Physicals, 6-9 p.m., Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine-West, 6480 Harrison Ave. Ohio High School forms requested with signed consent by parent or guardian, no exceptions. Forms may be obtained through school’s athletic department. Athletic shorts and shirts required. Grades 7-12. $20. 354-3700. Green Township.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Miami Township Branch Library, 8 N. Miami Ave. Ages 3-5. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6050. Miami Township.

TheatreWorks, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mother of Mercy High School, 3036 Werk Road. Daily through July 31. Acting/musical theater camp. Ages 6-14. $125. Registration required. 661-2740. Westwood.

SUMMER CAMP MISCELLANEOUS

Mustang Cheer Camp, 5-8 p.m., Western Hills High School, 2144 Ferguson Road. Continues through July 31. Open to students entering seventh through 12th grade. $27. 253-4453. West Price Hill.

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Kids’ Music Camp, 1-4 p.m., Westwood United Methodist Church, 3460 Epworth Ave. Daily through July 31. Games, crafts and learn Christian musical to present in church Aug. 2. Ages 6-12. Free. Registration required. 661-3139, ext. 113. Westwood.

SUMMER CAMP SPORTS

Junior Golf Camp, 9-10:30 a.m., Neumann Golf Course, 7215 Bridgetown Road. Daily through July 30. Daily skills instruction. Ages 7-13. Ages 4-6 with parental supervision. Shotgun scramble pizza party at Dunham Golf Course on Guerley Road. $45. Registration required. 574-1320. Bridgetown. Youth Soccer Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or 1-4 p.m., Gamble-Nippert YMCA, 3159 Montana Ave. Daily through July 31. Develop skills and learn value of sportsmanship and team work. Half-day participants do not swim. Ages 6-12. $164, $124 members; half day: $75, $65 members. Registration required. 661-1105. Westwood.

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Disney Channel star and singer Demi Lovato will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at U.S. Bank Arena, with special guest David Archuleta. He was runner-up in “American Idol” in 2008. For tickets, visit www.usbankarena.com.

Life

July 22, 2009

Delhi-Price Hill Press

Today’s marriages as predicted 40 years ago The wedding season is upon us. It runs from spring to late autumn. It’s anybody’s guess how many weddings occurred just this last weekend. Today’s weddings occur in a sociological atmosphere quite different from that of a couple’s parents and grandparents. The current atmosphere we’ve collectively spawned over the years is no friend of the newly married, or long-married for that matter. Didn’t we ever see where we were going? Someone did. In 1970 an interesting book, “Future Shock,” was written by Alvin Toffler. He was a sociology professor at Cornell University who conducted research into future value systems. From this research he predicted what our culture could expect in the fast-arriving future and how it would affect our lives. He showed how we were fast forming a “throw-away” society.

The current atmosphere we’ve collectively spawned over the years is no friend of the newly married, or long-married for that matter. Didn’t we ever see where we were going? This, in turn, would lead us to adopt a concept of transience – a new “temporariness” in everyday life as well as a mood of impermanence. This Age of Transience would soon affect our relationship with people, but also our attitude toward things, places, ideas, as well as toward institutions and organizations. He wrote, “The people of the future will live in a condition of ‘high transience’ – a condition in which the duration of relationships is cut short … things, places, people, ideas, and organizational structures will all get ‘used up’ more quickly.” Permanent commitment to anything would become passé. Before most of last week’s

brides and grooms were even born, Toffler predicted that success in the marriage of the future would come to be determined by the degree to which matched development actually occurs between spouses. Love would be determined by the degree of shared growth, not necessarily by the giving of self. Yet, he goes on to say, “The mathematical odds are heavily stacked against any couple achieving this ideal of parallel growth. The odds plummet when the rate of change in a society accelerates, as it is now doing. “In a fast-moving society in which … the family is again and again torn loose from home and community, in which individuals move further from their parents,

further from the religion of origin, and further from traditional values, it is almost miraculous if two people develop at anything like comparable rates.” Dire words! And now, almost 40 years later, our own observations bear him out. Human relationships have become more transient and the development of genuine love more tenuous. Love is now sought in serial marriages or clandestine affairs. In 1970 Toffler claimed that in the future those who marry will have an average of three marriages in their lifetime: the first for the expression of sexuality; the second for procreating children; and the third for companionship. “There will be some,” he predicted, “who, through luck, interpersonal skill and high intelligence, will find it possible to make long-lasting monogamous marriages work. Some will succeed in

marrying for life and finding durable love and Father Lou affection. But the others will Guntzelman fail to make Perspectives even sequential marriages endure for long.” My dear brides and grooms, isn’t it remarkably sad that what was predicted 39 years ago has now become true? May your marriage be counterculture, your commitment permanent, your love enduring. And may your children find in your relationship an inspiration for their own. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

United Way using social media for fundraising agencies that are experiencing a shortage of diapers to distribute to clients. As of Wednesday May 20, donors have contributed enough money to buy 13,700 diapers. “This campaign strives to help those families struggling with job loss and other financial challenges and leaning on human services for the first time in their lives,” says Rob Reifsnyder, president and CEO, United Way of Greater Cincinnati. The Give 5 – Diaper

Drive asks people to contribute five dollars and then pass on the message to five friends through Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, other social media venues, and email. People interested in contributing to the diaper drive can make their donations at www.uwgc.org/Give5. “This viral campaign is a new approach for our organization, and it offers a way to reach out to people who may not already be involved with United Way,”

says Mike Baker, manager of strategic resources and public policy, United Way. “This effort gives contributors an opportunity to advocate for families in need by letting them pass on the word to their friends.” The average monthly cost of diapers can be up to $60 – $100 depending on a child's age. Public assistance, including food stamps, doesn't pay for diapers, and local agency partners are not

receiving adequate diaper donations to meet clients' needs. United Way will work with agency partners to distribute the diapers to families in need in Greater Cincinnati. For more information on the Give 5 – Diaper Drive, visit www.uwgc.org/Give5. You can also call United Way 211 at 2-1-1 to learn more about how you can help Greater Cincinnati's families coping with the economic crisis.

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Life

July 22, 2009

Got garden vegetables? Make frittata, slaw When we plant our vegetable garden, it seems like forever before it starts bearing. Then all of a sudden, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m inundated with cucumbers, zucchinis and tomatoes. Then the corn comes on and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re eating corn every night. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not complaining; in fact, I feel more than blessed. But the thing is I need to clone myself just like I clone recipes for you. Anybody

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Delhi Hill Press

July 22, 2009

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Detector recall

Delhi Township Fire Chief Bill Zoz is alerting residents that there has been a voluntary recall of a dual sensor smoke alarm. The detector is Kidde Model PI2000 with date codes 2008 Aug. 01 through 2009 May 4. There have been two reported incidents of the alarm malfunctions involving electro static discharge. For information, call Kidde toll-free at 877-524-2086 or go to www.kidde.com.

Waste collection

Hazardous waste will be collected until Nov. 14 and is accepting paint, propane tanks, batteries, driveway sealers and pesticides. Items can be dropped off at Environmental Enterprises Inc., at 4600 Spring Grove Ave. and at 10163 Cincinnati Dayton Road.

Records meeting

The Delhi Township Records Commission will have its annual meeting at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, July

Free dinner

Everyone is welcome from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, July 31, to a free dinner at Shiloh United Methodist Church, 580 Anderson Ferry Road. This is open to anyone who would enjoy dining together. Guests are invited to a sit-down dinner served by youth volunteers. Menu this month includes spaghetti sauce and meatballs, homemade soup, fresh salad, and homemade desserts and ice cream. Shiloh plans to offer a meal on two more Fridays – Aug. 28 and Sept. 25. To learn more about our ministry and mission, go to www.shilohumc.com.

Moonshot remembered

The Cincinnati Astronomical Society will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11 with a special program. Because the moon doesn’t cooperate for viewing on the actual anniversary date, “Apollo 11 Open House and Moongaze” will be 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Tuesday, July 28. The societies’ four large telescopes will be trained on the moon, revealing remarkable views including the region of the Apollo 11 landing.

The night will have presentations, displays and activities, even if the weather doesn’t cooperate. The moongaze is free (donations always appreciated) and open to all ages. The Cincinnati Astronomical Society is at 5274 Zion Road, near the Mitchell Memorial Forest.

Computer recycling

Do you have an old computer or peripheral you would like to discard? From now until Dec. 30, residents of Hamilton County can dispose of their old monitors, computers, printers, back-up batteries and even fax machines and cell phones. The program is sponsored by the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District. Items can be dropped off for recycling between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 2TRG, 11093 Kenwood Road No. 7, in Blue Ash. Please bring proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill. This program cannot accept items from businesses, churches, schools or nonprofit organizations. For details, call 946-7766.

Young Life anniversary

Celebrate 40 years of Young Life in Greater Cincinnati at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Crossroads Community

Church in Oakley. All Young Life alumni, supporters, committee members, leaders, friends and enthusiasts are welcome. For more information, call 791-3730 or visit www. 40yearcelebration.com.

Pinball Wizard

The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., presents the classic 1960’s rock opera, The Who’s “Tommy” as a one-of-akind concert event, Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15. Shows begin at 8 p.m., and tickets are $15. Peter Townshend’s tale of a young boy’s journey from pain to triumph is the one of the most electrifying evenings of rock and roll ever to play in a theater. The cast includes Ken Renner, Michael Shawn Starks, Kaitlyn Peace, Spring Allen, Aretta Baumgartner, Lisa DeRoberts, DeAndre Smith and Steve Goers. For tickets call the box office at 241-6550 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Tickets can also be purchased at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

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Trinity Hills Church and Children’s Place was the site for last week’s Scavenger Hunt clue. The correct readers were: Ciarrah Thien, David Graf, B i l l Zachritz and Alberta Pfaff. Turn to Last week’s A1 for this week’s clue. clue.

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Save with a purpose in mind Even though I make decent money, I can’t seem to get ahead. Why is saving so difficult? The primary reason people fail to save is that it is so easy to spend. Indeed, you have hundreds of opportu-

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Community

July 22, 2009

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Animals/ Nature

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden â&#x20AC;&#x201C; needs volunteers in the volunteer education program. Volunteers will receive training, invitations to special events and a monthly newsletter, among other benefits. There are numerous volunteer opportunities now available, including: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ask Meâ&#x20AC;? Station Program, Slide Presenters Program, Tour Guide Program, Animal Handlers Program, CREW Education Program. Each area has its own schedule and requirements. Certified training is also required. Must be 18 or older and have a high school degree or GED diploma. For more information, call the zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education department at 559-7752, or e-mail volunteereducator@cincinnatizoo.o rg, or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org. Grailville â&#x20AC;&#x201C; needs volunteers for the garden in Loveland. Volunteer days are 9 a.m.-noon selected Saturdays through November. For a complete list visit www.grailville.org or call 6832340. Volunteers will work in the kitchen and herb gardens. No experience is needed, volunteers may participate once or for the entire season. Volunteers should

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Change a life â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation needs. Call 621READ. Cincinnati Reads â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a volunteer tutoring program working with K-4 students in Cincinnati Public Schools. Volunteers receive free training to work one-on-one with children who are struggling to read. Call 621-7323 or e-mail Jayne Martin Dressing, jdressing@lngc.org. Clermont 20/20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and its college access program, Clermont Educational Opportunities, offer a mentoring program that matches adults to work with a group of high school students from local high schools. Volunteers are needed to become mentors to help students stay in school and prepare to graduate with a plan for their next step. Call Terri Rechtin at 753-9222 or 673-3334 (cell) or e-mail mentor@clermont2020.org for more information. Grannyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden School â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Volunteers needed from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays to work on behind-thescenes projects. Volunteers also needed to help with developing Web pages. Call 489-7099; Grannyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hands-on Gardening Club is looking for new gardeners, to work with garden manager Suellyn Shupe. Experienced gardeners, come to share your expertise and enjoy the company of other gardeners while supporting the Grannyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden School program times: 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The school is located at the Loveland Primary and Elementary, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. E-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Volunteers are needed for Adult Basic and Literacy Education classes and English to Speakers of Other Language classes.There are numerous sites and times available for volunteering. Call 612-5830. Inktank â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Group looking for volunteers to help children and adults improve their skills in writing-based initiatives across the city. Call 542-0195. Raymond Walters College â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Needs volunteers to serve as tutors to skills enhancement students. The class meets from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Call 745-5691. The YMCA of Greater Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Black Achievers Program that inspires and encourages teens of color toward paths of success is looking for caring professionals who want to make a difference, and for young people who can benefit from positive adult role models. Part of a national YMCA initiative, the local program incorporates mentoring, career exploration and college readiness; and helps students develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options. Volunteers, many of whom are sponsored by area companies, share their own per-

sonal insight and encouragement. Contact Program Director Darlene Murphy at the Melrose YMCA, 961-3510 or visit www.myy.org. YMCA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA is looking for volunteer trail guides for school groups. Call 932-1424 or e-mail melittasmi@ countrysideymca.org.

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Business Volunteers for the Arts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BVA is accepting applications from business professionals with at least three years experience, interested in volunteering their skills within the arts community. Projects average six to eight months in length and can range from marketing or accounting to Web design or planning special events. A one-day training program is provided to all accepted applicants. Call 871-2787. Center for Independent Living Options â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seeking volunteers to staff Art Beyond Boundaries, gallery for artists with disabilities. Volunteers needed noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 241-2600. Cincinnati Museum Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Needs volunteers to work in all three museums, the Cincinnati History Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science and the Cinergy Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum, and special exhibits. Call 287-7025.

Health care

American Diabetes Association â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seeks volunteers in its area office located downtown for clerical support, filling requests for educational materials from phone requests, data entry, special events support and coordinating the Health Fair. Call 759-9330. American Heart Association â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Volunteers needed to assist with the American Heart Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cause campaigns, Power to End Stroke, Go Red For Women, Start!, and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Assignments include clerical work, event specific duties and community outreach. Contact the American Heart Association at 281-4048 or e-mail ray.meyer@heart.org. Bethesda North Hospital â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seeks volunteer musicians for music therapy, featuring soothing music. Call 871-0783 or e-mail bnxmusic@fuse.net. Also openings for volunteers in various areas. Call 745-1164. Captain Kidney Educational Program â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Needs volunteers one or more mornings or afternoons a month during the school year to educate children in first through sixth grades about kidney function and disease. Training provided. Call 961-8105. Clermont Recovery Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Needs volunteers to fill positions on the board of trustees. Clermont County residents interested in the problem of alcohol or drug abuse, especially persons in long-term recovery and their family members, are encouraged to apply. Contact Barbara Adams Marin, CQI manager and communications coordinator, at 735-8123 or, Kim King, administrative assistant at 735-8144. Crossroads Hospice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seeking volunteers to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Call 793-5070. Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is seeking volunteers in all Greater Cincinnati communities. Evercare provides care for those facing end-of-life issues and personal support to their families. Volunteers needed to visit with patients and/or assist in adminis-

trative and clerical tasks. Volunteers may provide care wherever a patient resides, whether in a private home or nursing facility. Call 1-888-866-8286 or 682-4055. Heartland Hospice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seeking people with an interest in serving terminally ill clients and their families. Volunteers are needed for special projects such as crochet, knitting, making cards, and lap robes, as well as to make visits to patients. Training provided to fit your schedule. Call Jacqueline at 731-6100, and Shauntay 831-5800. Hospice of Southwest Ohio â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seeks volunteers to help in providing hospice services, Call 770-0820, ext. 111 or e-mail ajones@hswo.org. Hoxworth Blood Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hoxworth is recruiting people to help during community blood drives and blood donation centers in the area. Positions include: Blood drive hosts, greeters, blood donor recruiters and couriers. Call Helen Williams at 558-1292 or helen.williams@uc.edu. The Jewish Hospital â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4777 E. Galbraith Road, Kenwood, needs adult volunteers to assist at the front window in the pharmacy and also to assist with clerical duties, sorting patient mail, etc. They also need volunteers to assist staff in the family lounge and information desk and a volunteer is also needed in the Cholesterol Center, 3200 Burnet Ave., to perform clerical duties. Shifts are available 9 a.m.7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers receive a free meal ticket for each day he or she volunteers four or more hours, plus free parking. Call 686-5330. The hospital also needs adult volunteers to assist MRI staff and technologists at the reception desk of the Imaging Department in the Medical Office Building, located across from the hospital at 4750 East Galbraith Road. Volunteers are also needed to assist staff in the family lounge and at the information desk in the main hospital. Shifts are available Monday through Friday. Call 686-5330. Mercy Hospital Anderson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seeks volunteers for the new patient services team, the Patient Partner Program. This team will provide volunteers with the opportunity to interact directly with the patients on a non-clinical level. Volunteers will receive special training in wheelchair safety, infection control, communication skills, etc. The volunteers will assist in the day-to-day non clinical functions of a nursing unit such as reading or praying with the patient; playing cards or watching TV with the patient; helping the patient select meals; running an errand; cutting the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food. Call the Mercy Hospital Anderson Volunteer Department at 624-4676 to inquire about the Patient Partner Program. Destiny Hospice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is seeking caring and compassionate people to make a difference in the life of a person living with terminal illness. No special skills or experience needed; simply a willingness to help provide comfort and support. Orientation is scheduled to fit the volunteerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule. Opportunities are available throughout the Cincinnati, Middletown and Butler County area. Contact Anne at 554-6300, or ababcock@destinyhospice.com. Wellness Community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Provides free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Volunteers needed to work at special events, health fairs, bulk mailings and other areas. Visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org

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Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seeking volunteer campaign assistant to plan workplace employee giving campaigns and campaign project support volunteers to assist with campaigns. Call 475-0475 or e-mail info@cintishares.org. Letter writers needed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for a fast growing non-profit organization. Must be willing to encourage and cheer up an 8-year-old little boy, Chandler Miller, who is battling cancer. Miller has an inoperable tumor behind his left eye. No experience necessary. Please send â&#x20AC;&#x153;resumeâ&#x20AC;? to Chandler Miller c/o Team Chandler, P.O. Box 222, Goshen, OH 45122. No experience necessary â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seeking volunteers to help with autism program based on the book â&#x20AC;&#x153;SonRiseâ&#x20AC;? by Barry Neil-Kaufman. No experience necessary. Call 2311948. SCORE-Counselors to Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Small Business â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A non-profit association seeking experienced business people to counsel others who are or wish to go into business. Call 684-2812 or visit www.scorechapter34.org. Tristate Volunteers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For adults of all ages, supporting some of the best-known events in the area. Call 766-2002, ext. 4485, visit www.tristatevolunteers.org or email info@tristatevolunteers.org. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary supports the U.S. Coast Guard (MSD Cincinnati) in Homeland Security, marine environmental protection, radio watch standing and Marine events, such as Tall Stacks and the WEBN Fireworks all without pay. They also teach Ohio Boating Safety, boating/seamanship and give free boat safety checks per the Ohio, Kentucky or Indian regulations. To volunteer, call 554-0789 or e-mail grutherford100@hotmail.com. Youth In Planning â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Teen volunteers needed for network project to inform communities about public planning. Visit www.OurTownPage.com or e-mail YouthInPlanning@cinci.rr.com.

Seniors

Anderson Senior Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; needs volunteers to teach computer courses in the evening. Computer sessions in basic computer instruction, intermediate computer instruction run once a week for five weeks. Instructors are also needed to teach one time classes of buying on ebay, digital photo, simple excel. The center has a baby grand piano and is in need of someone to play from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call Libby Feck at 474-3100. Clermont Senior Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; invites area residents to get to know seniors in their communities by engaging in the Meals-on-Wheels and Friendly Neighbors/Shoppers programs. Volunteer opportunities are available in the Milford, Loveland, Union and Miami townships, Owensville, and Batavia Township. Call volunteer coordinator Sharon Brumagem at 536-4060. Meals on wheels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seeks volunteers to deliver meals for Sycamore Senior Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program in the Loveland, Blue Ash, Indian Hill, Montgomery, Sycamore Township, Symmes Township and West Chester areas. Call 984-1234 or 686-1013. To volunteer in Mount Washington or Anderson Township, call 474-3100.

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Mount student designs concert poster Kurtis Penn, a senior at the College of Mount St. Joseph, designed the poster for the 20th annual Concert on the Green in Forest Park, hosted by Union Central Life Insurance Co. and Forest Park. This is the fifth year that a student from the Mount has won the design competition. Penn, a graphic design major, entered the contest after hearing about it in one of his design class. Titled “2009 Concert on the Green,” his poster features a silhouetted man playing a cello in a field of grass with strands of light coming from the instrument signifying, giving the poster “a sense that one can really see and feel the music,” said Penn. Penn is the son of Paula and Gary Penn of Miami

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Kurtis Penn, a senior at the College of Mount St. Joseph, designed the poster for the 20th annual Concert on the Green in Forest Park, hosted by Union Central Life Insurance Co. and Forest Park. Township. Concert on the Green will be 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, featuring Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Magician Matthew Brian Taylor will provide pre-concert enter-

tainment starting at 5:30 p.m. The family friendly event is free, held on the lawn of Union Central in Forest Park, at the corner of Waycross and Mill Roads. Free on-site parking is available.

Tips to avoid dog bites this summer Dog bites are a largely preventable public health problem, yet 4.7 million Americans are bitten by a dog every year. Children are by far the most common victims but parents can teach children how to safely interact with dogs, and also learn what they should do if anyone is ever bitten by a dog. In Hamilton County from 2005-2007, 1,589 dog bites were reported, half of which occurred in children through 19-year-olds.

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Understanding the right behavior to use and understanding a dog’s body language can make a difference when a child interacts with a dog. A child’s sudden movements could startle a dog and put him on the defensive. Barking, growling, stiff legs and hair standing up on the back are all signs a dog is unsafe. Children should: • Never approach a strange dog. Don’t make eye contact and back away

slowly. • Never tease a dog. Ohio law requires that all animal bites be reported to the local health department and that the biting animal be quarantined for at least 10 days. In Hamilton County, but outside the cities of Cincinnati, Norwood, Sharonville, Springdale and St. Bernard, report bites to Hamilton County Public Health at 946-7832.

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N a v y Fireman Alex Behne Completed Behne Navy Basic Training at Great Lakes Naval Base in Illinois in November 2008. He was then sent to Groton Connecticut to attend Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) for six weeks. During BESS Fireman Behne learned all the systems of a nuclear submarine and how they operate. Alex Behne is a 2008 graduate of Oak Hills High School and the son of Tim and Pat Behne of Bridgetown. He then attended his advanced school, also in Groton, for six weeks to become a Machinists Mate. During Machinist Mate School he learned to repair and operate the vital life support, electrical, and hydraulic systems aboard a submarine. Fireman Behne elected to enter the specialized field of Torpedoman while in Machinists Mate School. This extended his training by ten weeks. In his Torpedoman training Fireman Behne learned about small arms as well as how to arm and load torpedoes and missiles that are the mainstay armaments of submarines. Fireman Behne graduated all of his training in May of 2009 and has been stationed in Guam aboard the USS Buffalo.

for further training as an assistant laboratory assistant. Alex was a 2004 graduate of Oak Hills High School, and held several different jobs before enlisting in the Air Force to serve his country and follow in his maternal grandfather’s footsteps in the Air Force. He is the son of Patricia A. Reid and Richard Moore of Green Township.

unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises. He is the son of James and Melody Raker of Delhi Township; husband of Sarah Raker and brother of Kim, Krystal, Joseph and James Raker of Cincinnati.

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Army Pvt. John G. Raker has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Raker is a 2002 graduate of Oak Hills High School. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and

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Tiffanee Davey; nephew Jake and niece Maddie Kamp; grandmother Betty Jane Davey; many uncles, aunts and cousins. Preceded in death by grandparents Tom Davey, Frank, Ella Mae Schuerman. Services were July 13 at Crossroads Community Church. Arrangements by Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Memorials to: Life Center, 2925 Vernon Place, Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45219.

Lawrence F. Bunke, 97, died July 10. He was a member of the fourth degree of the Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent de Paul Council, and volunteered for many years at St. Teresa of Avila Church and Mercy Franciscan at West Park. Survived by nieces and nephew Helene Kriner, Joseph Bunke, Sister Elaine Becker, Claire Dell, Janet Juengling, Marilyn Berkemeyer, Anne Shaffer, Linda Farb. Preceded in death by wife Hilda Bunke, parents Clem, Mary Bunke, brother Vincent Bunke. Services were July 14 at St. Teresa of Avila. Arrangements by B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home. Memorials to the St. Teresa Memorial Fund or Mercy Franciscan at West Park, c/o Mercy Foundation, P.O. Box 428553, Cincinnati, OH 452429904.

Stephen Griffith, 55, died July 10. He was a delivery driver for Harter & Sons. Survived by siblings Jerry, Larry Griffith, Eileen Jackson; nephews and nieces Chelsea, Jay, Jonah, Olivia and Alex. Preceded in death by parents Gerald, Leah Griffith. Services were July 14 at Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home.

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Scott T. Davey, 32, Delhi Township, died July 9. He was a professor at Columbia University and the University of Missouri. Survived by Davey parents Tom, Rita Davey; sisters Bridget Kamp,

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Jeanette McArthur Kerr, 79, Sayler Park, died July 13. She was a homemaker. She was member of the Delhi Church of Christ. Survived by sons Gene, Gary, Shawn, Scott Kerr; grandchildren Joey, Al, Audrey, Conner, Nate, Gabby, Katie; siblings Shirley Niehaus, Warren “Bodie” McArthur. Preceded in death by brother Melvin McArthur.

Services were July 17 at Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family in care of Dennis George Funeral Home.

William Kniesner

William J. Kniesner, 83, died July 14. He was an engineer tech with the Ohio Highway Department. Survived by daughters Janice Barlag, Cathleen Holland; grandchildren Rebecca Barlag, Leah, Kyle Holland; sister Mary Chenevey. Preceded in death by wife Vera Kniesner, sisters Margaret Bear, Maxine Howells. Services were July 17 at Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home.

Kathy Marksberry

Kathleen A. “Kathy” Lambert Marksberry, 61, East Price Hill, died July 14. She was a secretary for Norwood Baptist Christian School. Survived by husband Roger Marksberry; daughters Kelly Marksberry, April Collins; granddaughters Brittany, Alyssa Marksberry; mother Anna Belle “Midge” Lambert; siblings Don Lambert, Emily “Pip” Simon, Jennie Hedges, Connie Ross. Preceded in death by father Roy Lambert. Services were July 18 at the Bible Chapel of Delhi Hills. Arrangements by Dennis George Funeral Home.

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James Norton

Jude “James” Norton, died July 6. He was a professor at the University of Cincinnati. Survived by daughter Erin Norton and her mother, Elaine Norton; brothers Charles, Ronald, Gerry, Rick Norton; friend Paula Norton; nieces and nephews. Services were July 13 at Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Memorials to the Cincinnati Art Museum.

Paul Plagge

Paul H. Plagge, 77, Delhi Township, died July 11. He was a photo engraver. Survived by wife Shirley Plagge, children Martha Rouse, Frederick, Roger, Richard, David Plagge; grandchildren Tom, Joe, Chris, Owen, Ethan, Grace, Shane; sister Helen Wittock; many nieces and nephews. Services were July 17 at St. Dominic. Arrangements by Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Joseph Ruwe

Joseph Bernard Ruwe, 93, Delhi Township, died July 12. He was a sales manager for Grippo Potato Chip Company. He was an Army veteran of

World War II. Survived by sons Joe, Jim, Roger Ruwe; grandchildren Joe, Andrea, Lindsey, Lauren, Michelle Ruwe, Katie Stout, Stephanie Heidorn; great-grandchildren Andrew, Austin, Jonathan, Peyton; brother Eugene Ruwe. Preceded in death by wife Marie Ruwe, siblings Albert, Edward, Robert, Clarence, William, Louise, Delores, Anna Marie. Services were July 17 at Bayley Place. Arrangements by Gump-Holt Funeral Home. Memorials to: Bayley Place, 990 Bayley Place Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45233 or Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.

Daniel Wenke Jr.

Daniel C. Wenke Jr., 82, Westwood, died July 8. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Purcell Council 2798, and the American Legion Chambers Hauteman Budde Post 534. Survived by wife Juanita Wenke; children Rev. Leonard, Daniel, Thomas, Michael, Stephen Wenke, Ellen McGrath, Julie Hauer; grandchildren Gary, Matthew, Ryan, David, Michael, Andrew Roell, Sean McGrath, Jason, Jeffrey Hauer, Thomas, Brandon, Alex, Samuel, Sarah Wenke; sister Mary Murray; eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by sister Ann Kulle. Services were July 13 at St. Catharine of Siena. Arrangements

POLICE REPORTS CINCINNATI DISTRICT 3 Arrests/citations

Angela R. Perkins, born 1973, obstruction of official business,

1000 McPherson Ave., July 12. Demarco Rahsun Cameron, born 1971, aggravated menacing, domestic violence and aggravated menacing, 3700 Wieman Ave., July 10.

Elbert Amison, born 1983, forgery, 3400 Warsaw Ave., July 7. Erica Crutcher, born 1985, criminal damaging or endangering, 3200 Warsaw Ave., July 8.

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Johnathan Alen Hacker, born 1962, possession of open flask, 3000 Glenway Ave., July 3. Kajuanna Currie, born 1989, theft under $300, 3200 Warsaw Ave., July 8. Keechie Williams, born 1986, falsification, 3400 Warsaw Ave., July 12. Kevan Lee Herring, born 1960, possession of open flask disorderly conduct and falsification, 3700 Warsaw Ave., July 1. Mark R. Sachs, born 1950, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and assault, 800 Summit Ave., July 10. Mekko Williams, born 1988, excessive sound in motor vehicle, 1100 Grand Ave., July 6. Mike Bailey, born 1986, larceny theft $50 to $50.99, 3100 Warsaw Ave., July 1. Patrick J. Muldoon, born 1982, assault, 800 Elberon Ave., July 11. Paulette Brown, born 1976, possession of open flask, 3400 Kensington Place, July 2. Ricky Hackle, born 1988, obstruction of official business, 3700 St. Lawrence Ave., July 10. Robert Mosley, born 1964, theft under $300, 1000 Purcell Ave., July 12.

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Jonas Godfrey, born 1978, possession of drugs, 3000 Warsaw Ave., July 7. Arthur Mitchell, born 1977, domestic violence, 1700 Grand Ave., July 8. Anthony Reed, born 1958, assault, 3000 Mickey Ave., July 8. Daniel T. Washington, born 1981, possession of drugs, 400 Mt. Hope Ave., July 8. Denise Walker, born 1959, simple assault, 3100 Warsaw Ave., July 1. Emily Davidson, born 1990, complicity to theft $300 To $5, 300 Elberon Ave., July 12. Helen Mays, born 1982, domestic violence, 3200 Warsaw Ave., July 9. Laura Reynolds, born 1968, domestic violence, 700 Grand Ave., July 8. Laura Reynolds, born 1968, telecommunication harassment, 700 Grand Ave., July 8. Norma Ronnebaum, born 1953, disorderly conduct and obstruction of official business, 800 Summit Ave., July 10. Obiah Reed, born 1984, assault and falsification, 1700 Grand Ave., July 8. Peter David Auel, born 1971, larceny theft $50 to $50.99, 1200 Ridlen Ave., July 1. Robert Edward Cain, born 1964, criminal damaging or endangering,

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John A. Wenstrup, 83, died July 9. He was a salesman. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survived by wife Marge Hobing Wenstrup; sons Ward, Paul Wenstrup; grandchildren Heather, Mitchell Wenstrup; step-grandsons Zack, Adam Green; great-grandchildren Patrick, Domonique, Brandon, Jacob, Alex, Brady; step-greatgrandchildren Bryce, Miles, Tessa. Preceded in death by sister Peggy Creager. Services were July 13 at St. William. Arrangements by Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. William Capital Improvement Fund, 4108 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati, OH 45205.

About police reports The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: • Delhi Township: Chief Jim Howarth, 922-0060. • Cincinnati District 3: Captain Kim Frey, 263-8300. 3200 Warsaw Ave., July 10. Sean Edward Morgan, born 1980, Telecommunication Harassmen, 3400 Glenway Ave., July 8. Tara Lynn English, born 1977, theft under $300, 3200 Warsaw Ave., July 8. Tasha L. Mitchell, born 1969, assault, 3000 Mickey Ave., July 8. Toneka Nicholas, born 1977, assault, 1700 Grand Ave., July 8. Vivian T. Sladeck, born 1938, building code violation, 3200 Warsaw Ave., July 1.

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REAL ESTATE DELHI TOWNSHIP

1159 Balmoral Drive: Dotterman, Daniel Tr. to Garrett, Paul D. and Leeann E.; $235,000. 330 Brookforest Drive: Sorrell, Robin E. Tr. to Reed, Kevin N.; $103,050. 379 Don Lane: Federal National Mortgage Association to Schweitzer, Mackenzie C.; $63,000. 4390 Cloverhill Terrace: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to VCA1 Holdings LLC; $57,500. 4400 Mount Alverno Road: Merrill, Richard to Braden, Marlea R.; $115,000. 4561 Foley Road: Sullivan, Ryan J. and Kerry M. to Tepe, Matthew R. and Tracy; $60,000. 460 Sunaire Terrace: Combs, Timothy S. to Schellinger, Kristin; $125,000. 4622 Shadylawn Terrace: Smith, Karen Tr. to Napp Investments LLC; $70,000. 4798 Basil Lane: Two H. Properties LLC to O’Harra, Lisa A.; $94,000. 495 Rosemont Ave.: Donecea, John

to Equity Trust Company FBO Robert Dickens 2; $80,000. 505 Anderson Ferry Road: JandM Investment Properties LLC to Diss, William L. III and Kate; $155,500. 510 Morrvue Drive: Osborne, Cynthia L. to Becker, Brennan B.; $97,500. 5150 Clareridge Court: Roos, Carl L. Jr. and Patricia to Daria, Paul F. and Kim A.; $194,500. 5380 Pembina Drive: Chestnut, Adam M. and Lynsey J. Kelly to Weil, David and Melissa; $117,000. 5383 Romance Lane: Carney, Donald A. and Patricia Rouse to Felts, Susan M.; $101,000. 5398 Whitmore Drive: Moors, Allen D. and Donna J. to Moors, Allen D. and Donna J.; $110,000. 5401 Boutique Court: Swartwout, James A. and Brenda E. to Parker, John D. Jr.; $124,000. 5496 Cannas Drive: Neumeister, Lawrence J. Tr. to Ellis, Jacqueline M. and Brett A. Metz; $135,000. 574 Covedale Ave.: Iori, Julius N. 4 to Polking, Brian J.; $114,900.

to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; $36,000. 779 Wells St.: Go Invest Wisely LLC to Gray, Randall; $2,500.

5751 Pinehill Lane: Loudin, Agnes Decker Tr. and Jamie Decker Petit Tr. to Goettke, Louis A. and Mary Beth; $180,000. 6525 Simon Drive: Marshall, Kenneth N. to Renner, Christopher P.; $148,000. 812 Beechmeadow Lane: Dove, Ricky G. and Patricia A. to Laib, Shirley A.; $116,900.

LOWER PRICE HILL

Address not available: KF Lehman Road LLC to Clifton, Megan; $65,000. 646 Neave St.: Hatter, Saleh A. to RWM SES Investments; $5,950. 700 State Ave.: Hatter, Saleh A. to RWM SES Investments; $1,650. 702 State Ave.: Hatter, Saleh A. to RWM SES Investments; $9,900.

EAST PRICE HILL

1521 Beech Ave.: Smith, Karen Tr. to Thiama, Abdoul; $10,000. 2829 Glenway Ave.: Theilman, James B. Tr. to MCP Real Estate Ltd.; $18,000. 3112 Eighth St.: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Drommond James E.; $17,500. 3408 Osage Ave.: Stonecrest Income and Opportunity Fund I. LLC to Equity Partners; $4,650. 3408 Osage Ave.: Kirkland Investors LLC to Stonecrest Income and Opportunity Fund I. LLC; $2,500. 463 Grand Ave.: Zircher, William R. to Boschert, Douglas M.; $40,000. 540 Grand Ave.: Amir Properties LLC

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7039 Fernbank Ave.: Sterling, Norma K. to Metz, Sara E.; $70,000.

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1032 Lockman Ave.: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Knapp, Andrea M.; $38,000. 1034 Coronado Ave.: Loebker, Daniel R. and Michelle L. to Floyd, Mark A. and Julie A.; $125,000.

1036 Morado Drive: Morequity Inc. to Bennie, Marvin A.; $49,900. 1131 Cherevilla Lane: Hauxwell, Justin and Cynthia to Najuma, Ayana; $125,000. 1367 Covedale Ave.: Holland, Murray and Laura to Kissman, Scott T. and Carrie E.; $143,000. 1600 Kellywood Ave.: Metropolis Property Management Group LLC to Thursday Investments LLC; $60,000. 1659 Dewey Ave.: La Salle Bank NA Tr. to Infinity Ventures LLC; $9,500. 1661 Dewey Ave.: La Salle Bank NA Tr. to Infinity Ventures LLC; $9,500. 1828 First Ave.: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Marias Quality Homes LLC; $22,122. 3942 Clerose Circle: Tate, Ronald and Mariann to James, Davie Paul

About real estate transfers Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate. Anthony; $64,900. 4694 Rapid Run Road: Czyzyk, Joseph J. Sr. and Theresa L. Trs. to Simpson, Jason A.; $56,600. 4737 Loretta Ave.: Brinkman, Jeffrey W. to Ramsey, Jeffery L. and Rebecca M. Sunberg; $64,900. 4741 Guerley Road: Bowling, David and Patricia H. to Carrier, Daniel and Victoria; $84,000. 4785 Prosperity Place: Fannie Mae to Sorensen, Christine Tr.; $30,000.

POLICE REPORTS From page B8 Donald Curry, born 1987, violation of temporary protection order and telecommunication harassment, 5000 Willnet Drive, July 10. Joseph Stiver, born 1974, domestic violence and obstruction of official business, 4500 Midland Ave., July 11. Kacey Moore, born 1985, 4600 Glenway Ave., July 7. Steven Senteney, born 1988, assault, 800 Hermosa Ave., July 12. Bernice Pernell, born 1957, excessive sound in motor vehicle, 1100 Beech Ave., July 6. Charles David Hendrickson, born 1956, domestic violence, 1600 Iliff Ave., July 9. David L. Freudenberg, born 1985, disorderly conduct, 4100 W Eighth St., July 8. Mario E. Lanza, born 1952, disorderly conduct, 600 Trenton Ave., July 3. Wilson Lisembee, born 1983, aggravated menacing, 4900 Glenway Ave., July 9. Wyman Baker, born 1985, obstruction of official business, 600 Trenton Ave., July 9.

Incidents Aggravated burglary

3700 Westmont Drive, July 8.

Aggravated robbery

1700 First Ave., July 8. 1800 Provincial Court, July 4.

Breaking and entering

1100 Rulison Ave., July 2. 1700 Tuxworth Ave., July 2. 3400 Glenway Ave., July 8. 4400 Glenway Ave., July 5. 4900 Ferguson Place, July 4. 4900 Glenway Ave., July 5.

Burglary

1000 McPherson Ave., July 6. 1000 Sturm St., July 7. 1100 Mansion Ave., July 4. 1500 Hilsun Place, July 2. 3400 Price Ave., July 5. 3600 Glenway Ave., July 5. 3600 W Eighth St., July 8. 4600 Rapid Run Pike, July 8. 700 Woodlawn Ave., July 6. 800 Elberon Ave., July 2. 800 Kirbert Ave., July 1.

Felonious assault

900 Purcell Ave., July 8.

Grand theft

7400 Forbes Road, July 2. 1100 Gilsey Ave., July 8. 2700 Glenway Ave., July 1. 3600 Warsaw Ave., July 5. 3600 Warsaw Ave., July 6. 5200 Glenway Ave., July 1.

Petit theft

1000 Grand Ave., July 8. 3100 Phillips Ave., July 2. 3500 Warsaw Ave., July 2. 3600 Lasalle St., July 8. 4800 Cleves Warsaw Pi, July 2. 500 Enright Ave., July 5. 500 Enright Ave., July 6. 800 Elberon Ave., July 2. 900 Voss St., July 8.

Robbery

500 Woodlawn Ave., July 2.

Vehicle theft

1100 Rutledge Ave., July 7. 3700 Westmont Drive, July 8. 900 Mansion Ave., July 7.

DELHI TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Linda Hever, 41, 1210 Blanchard St., drug possession at 5300 block of Delhi Road, July 13. Tyler Mayer, 18, 4810 Basil Ave., drug possession at 400 block of Wilke Drive, July 14. Carlos Massengill, 39, 5635 Folchi Drive, driving under suspension at Pedretti Avenue and Fehr Road, July 13. Mark Scudder, 47, 4596 River Road, driving under suspension at 5300 block of Delhi Road, July 13. Edward Jones, 45, 1976 Seymour Ave., drug possession at 500 block of Pedretti Avenue, July 12. Kelly Phair, 36, 4386 Champdale Drive, drug possession at 4900 block of Schroer Avenue, July 11. Jessica Ehling, 24, 4225 Cooperfield Lane, driving under suspension at 500 block of Rosemont Avenue, July 12. John Martin, 38, 4651 Shadylawn Terrace, driving under suspension at 300 block of Pedretti Avenue, July 12. Denise Phelps, 43, 3269 Brater Ave., driving under suspension at 4600 block of Foley Road, July 9. James Timerding, 23,, receiving stolen property at 900 block of Neeb Road, July 8. Tasha Graven, 28,, theft, drug possession at 5025 Delhi Road, July 8. Donte Felton, 24, 655 Neave St., domestic violence, aggravated trespassing at 900 block of Sunset Avenue, July 11. Nicholas Bell, 26, 750 Wells Ave., assault at 4000 block of Delhi Road, July 12. Tanya Burgin, 45, 1044 Regina Ave., theft, driving under suspension at 4900 block of Delhi Road, July 13. Zachary Ferdon, 21, 82 Anderson Ferry Road, drug possession at 500 block of Anderson Ferry Road, July 7. Alex Durbin, 19, 905 Kirbert Drive, drug possession at Delhi and Bender roads, July 7. Virgil Boll, 28, 447 Greenwell Ave., driving under suspension at 4100 block of Delhi Road, July 6. Vincent Lyday, 19, 1103 Winfield Ave., drug possession at 400 block of Pedretti Avenue, July 6. Paul Fraley, 26, 472 Pedretti Ave., driving under suspension at Pedretti Avenue and Fehr Road, July 6. Ryan Gamble, 24, 4332 Glenhaven Road, driving under suspension at 5000 block of Delhi Road, July 2. Roger Lee, 32, 5284 Serenade Drive, driving under suspension at 500 block of Anderson Ferry Road, July 2. Brandon Francisco, 20, 543 Greenwell Ave., drug possession at 500 block of Anderson Ferry Road, July 5.

Cassidi Cowans, 22, 4973 Foley Road, open container at 500 block of Anderson Ferry Road, July 5. Joshua Ragle, 18, 492 Burhen Drive, drug possession at 400 block of Burhen Drive, July 4. Vincent Lyday, 19, 3268 Brater Ave., drug possession at 4600 block of Foley Road, July 1. Jacob Miller, 19, 5357 Plumridge Drive, drug possession at 5100 block of Foley Road, July 1. Daniel Wilson, 38, 467 Pedretti Ave., drug possession at 400 block of Pedretti Avenue, July 1. Stephen Spurlock, 42, 4539 Mayhew Ave., drug possession at 4539 Mayhew Ave., July 1. Judith Foster, 51, 548 Orchardview Lane, driving under suspension at 5000 block of Delhi Road, June 22. Billy Wooten, 26, 3185 Saffer Drive, drug possession at 400 block of Pedretti Avenue, June 24. Harold Schaefer, 25, 1519 Ambrose Ave., drug possession at 5100 block of Foley Road, June 25. Daniel Paige, 29, 1151 Anderson Ferry Road, driving under suspension at 5000 block of Delhi Road, June 27. Sydney Davis, 58, 318 Shaker Court, driving under suspension at 5000 block of Delhi Road, June 25. Mark Depenbrock, 48, 829 Neeb Road, driving under suspension at 5000 block of Delhi Road, June 25. Michael Wilson, 24, 5709 Glow Court, driving under suspension at 4600 block of Foley Road, June 25. Michael Owens, 27,, drug possession at 6700 block of Hillside Avenue, June 22. Clint Skeens, 24, 3837 Applegate Drive, drug possession at 4900 block of Delhi Road, June 23. Charles Newton, 27, 4017 Jamestown St., drug possession at 500 block of Rosemont Avenue, June 23. Donald Morrison, 32, 1058 Sunset Ave., theft, obstructing official business at 5000 block of Delhi Road, July 4. Patricia Schnell, 48, 1277 Ebenezer Road, obstructing official business at 400 block of Greenwell Avenue, July 2. Ruth Burke, 35, 530 Hibernia Ave., theft, drug possession at 5000 block of Delhi Road, June 19.

Assault

LEGAL NOTICE NUISANCE VIOLATION 289 FRANCISRIDGE DRIVE

Woman reported purse stolen at 830 Glencove Court, July 6.

Criminal damaging

Woman reported vehicle damaged at 5402 Whitmore Drive, July 11. Woman reported window broken at 1023 Bandanna Drive, July 6. Man reported vehicle damaged at 5019 Alverno Ridge Drive, July 5. 221 Mayfair Ave. man reported vehicle damaged at 407 Elm St., July 4. 5338 Foley Road man reported vehicle damaged at 900 block of Anderson Ferry Road, July 4.

Identity theft

Man reported information used to open bank account at 6340 Rapid Run Road, July 5.

Theft

3131 Birchway Drive woman reported items stolen from vehicle at 5000 block of Old Oak Trail, July 6. Woman reported credit card stolen at 435 Anderson Ferry Road, July 6. Kroger reported gift cards stolen at 5080 Delhi Road, July 7. Bigg’s reported razor blades stolen at 5025 Delhi Road, July 12. 4982 Donlar Ave. man reported TV stolen at 5100 block of Grosspointe Drive, July 4. Dollar General reported $8 in merchandise stolen at 5031 Delhi Road, July 4. 148 Riverama Drive woman reported purse stolen at 5000 block of Delhi Road, July 1.

Unauthorized use of vehicle

4245 Copperfield Lane man reported vehicle taken at 4245 Copperfield Lane, July 3.

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Oak Hills buys Bowling veteran buying Western Bowl two homes near schools By Kurt Backscheider

year leases with the new owner. Schmittou, the 68-yearA bowling center owner old owner of S&S Family from Tennessee has agreed Entertainment LLC, said he to buy Western Bowl, as is honored the Hoinke famiwell as the Hoinke Classic ly, who has been a champibowling tournament. on of bowling for more than Larry Schmittou, a veter- 60 years, chose him for an bowling center owner stewardship over the hisfrom Hendersonville, Tenn., toric bowling alley and the anticipates his purchase of Hoinke Classic. the 68-lane bowling alley in “It’s a prestigious bowlGreen Township will be ing center,” he said. completed by the end of the “I still think it is a premonth. Western Bowl will mier bowling center and become the 15th bowling should continue to be home center under Schmittou’s to the historic Hoinke Clasdirection – he also owns sic, which is still the largest centers in Louisville, Paduc- bowling tournament in the ah, Ky., Nashville and United States.” Knoxville. Schmittou said he is 100 The new name of the percent convinced bowling center will be Strike and will remain a sport for all Spare Western Bowl. Can- ages and ability levels, and cun Restaurant, Fehr-Cal- be the most affordable houn Bowlers Corral and entertainment option for General Custer’s Golf & Gulp families and individuals. have all agreed to multiple He said many current Western Bowl mployees Hoinke tourney coming back ehave agreed to stay on Larry Schmittou, whose company is buying board, includWestern Bowl, will also bring back the Hoinke ing Michele Classic bowling tournament. The tournament usually runs from February to Herbers, who November, but had been suspended this year after will be the it was unclear what would happen to the center, Hoinke ClasSchmittou said. He is going to hold an abbreviated sic tournaversion running from the end of September to ment director, November. and the entire There will then be a Super Hoinke tournament in mechanics December, featuring the best bowlers, Schmittou said. crew headed “The Hoinkes have done a lot for bowling. by Kevin They’ve built up a great tournament and it’ll stay Hizar. that way,” he said. kbackscheider@communitypress.com

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The Oak Hills Local School District is purchasing property near two of its schools. Oak Hills Board of Education members recently voted to buy properties located at 3380 Ebenezer Road and 3880 Race Road, both of which are in Green Township. The home on Ebenezer Road sits north of Oak Hills High School near Lawrence Road, and the Race Road home sits in front of Bridgetown Middle School. Michael Amos, assistant superintendent of operations for Oak Hills, said the district closed on the Race Road home for $57,000. The district made a $97,000 offer on the Ebenezer Road home and is awaiting a closing date, he said.

“We always have the homeowner get an appraisal and we get an appraisal as well,” he said. He said both homes will be razed sometime this fall. Amos said the property on Ebenezer will likely be used for future expansion of the student parking lot at the high school, but the district has no immediate plans for expanding that lot. The Race Road home sits alone by itself between two separate driveways and parking lots at Bridgetown Middle School. Amos said both homeowners approached Oak Hills about the possibility of selling their properties to the district. “We wait until people approach us, and then if the district is interested in purchasing the property we go by the appraised values,” he said.

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FLORIDA DESTIN. Edgewater Beach Condos on the Gulf. 1-3 BR, beachfront, pvt balconies, FREE Wi-Fi, beach set-up (in season) & use of new fitness ctr. New massage/facial salon, 2 pools (1 heated), FREE $20 gift cert to pool grill (weekly rentals in season). Call or visit our website for lastminute specials. 800-822-4929 www.edgewaterbeach.com

SIESTA KEY. Gulf front condo, beach view from balcony. Bright & airy, nicely appointed, all amenities. Cinci owner. 232-4854. The Best Crescent Beach Vacation!

DESTIN. Local owner, 1 or 2 luxury condos. 2 BR, 2 BA overlooking gulf, sugar white beaches. Heated pool, hot tubs & more. 937-767-8449,or visit www.majesticsunindestin.com

LEELANAU VACATION RENTALS Over 120 condos, cottages and homes on Lake Michigan, Glen Lake and other inland lakes. Call 231-334-6100 or visit www.leelanau.com/vacation

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SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com

TENNESSEE 1-7 Affordable, Deluxe Chalets & Cabin Rentals. Pigeon Forge in the Smokies. Vacation/Dollywood Specials. Free brochure. Call 1-800-833-9987. www.firesidechalets.com

A Beautiful Log Cabin Resort w/heated indoor pool, minutes from Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mtns. Breathtaking mountain views, hot tubs, Jacuzzis, pool tables & pet friendly cabins are offered. Excellent rates, discounts available. Call 1-888-HSR-TENN (477-8366) hiddenspringsresort.com

TENNESSEE A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge.Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617 GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com

Nr Powell NORRIS LAKE. Valley Marina. 2 BR/1BA, very nicely furnished home. Covered porch, deck. $95/nt. 423-562-8353 www.norrislakehse.com www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618

www.NorrisLakeCedarCottage.com Great 2 BR, 1½ bath cottage on the water. Sleeps 7. Two fireplaces, pri vate boat dock. $650/wk, $220 wknd. 865-363-4330 865-966-1775

TIME SHARES WHOLESALE TIMESHARES 60-80% Off Retail! Qualified Buyers Only! Call for Free Info Pack! www.holidaygroup.com/cn 1-800-731-0307