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Mount Lookout homeowners have 3 months for repairs By Lisa Wakeland

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Owners of a Mt. Lookout home scheduled for demolition have another three months to improve the property. Pam Miller and her husband, Charles Shrout, who live in Miami Township, were granted a 90-day reprieve to make repairs to the Civil War-era house and find a buyer. “I’m excited that we have the time to do more work on the property,” Miller said. The city of Cincinnati has been trying for eight years to get the owners to make necessary repairs to the house at 759 Delta Ave. After receiving numerous complaints from neighbors, the city issued a demolition order in April and a backhoe was on the property in June. City officials have asked Miller and Shrout to bring the house up to minimum building standards and repair downspouts, gutters, cornices and both the front and rear porch. The owners are working with the Cincinnati Preservation Association to save the house and have cleared much of the overgrown weeds in the yard and ivy covering the house. “I knew this house had some serious issues, we just didn’t know that the need was so dire,” said Margo Warminski, the agency’s preservation director. “Once this house is restored it can be a model to show people what you can do to take a rundown house and turn it around.” Miller and Shrout moved to the house in 1984 shortly after they were married and moved to Clermont County in 1999 after their second daughter was born. After leaving, the couple rented the house for a while, but financial and health issues overshadowed the property maintenance. “Between unemployment and battling (breast cancer), it was

Owner Pam Miller said they estimated the home at 759 Delta Ave. was built in 1863 because there was no date on the house when they bought it. After some research, Miller said they found out there was nothing on the property in 1860 and a brick house was there in 1865. Margo Warminski, preservation director of the Cincinnati Preservation Association, said the house appears in an 1869 atlas of Hamilton County and the first-known owner’s last name is Griffin. According to the Hamilton County Auditor, the house has a market value of $214,310. There are four bedrooms and two full bathrooms in the 2,560 square feet of finished space.

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Owner Pam Miller, right, and Margo Warminski of the Cincinnati Preservation Association at Miller's house at 759 Delta Ave. in Mt. Lookout. The city has given Miller and her husband Charles Shrout 90 days to clean up the property and find a buyer. Miller said “we really hard for us have no idea” to keep up,” More pictures what hapMiller said. To see a photo gallery of some of pened. “I did not the house’s features, go to www. Neighbor come down to Cincinnati.com/mountlookout and click Alex Keith, the property duron this story. whose propering that time ty abuts the period.” They had a maintenance group Delta Avenue home, said it has that was supposed to take care of been abandoned for more than the property and the house, but five years and is infested with rac-

coons that often cut through her yard. Keith said two years ago Shrout asked to use her yard as a ladder base to begin restoration of the house. She said he only replaced a part of the gutter and nothing else. Keith fears they will make minor repairs and disappear again. Miller said they are actively trying to sell the property and more than a dozen people have come to look at the house. “I just want it to go to somebody who can appreciate it,” she said. “We can’t afford to do what it needs right now.” Miller and Shrout are working to find contractors to fulfill the 13 requirements from the city to bring the house up to standard. Warminski said she wants the house to be restored and not be one of the many vacant buildings torn down by the city. “So many people cannot see beyond things like peeling paint and failing gutters,” Warminski said. “They see problems and think a house is hopeless and can’t be saved. This will show them otherwise.”

Restaurant remembered fondly By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com

Despite closing about two years ago, the Village Kitchen is still remembered by its owners as “a unique, neighborhood place.” The restaurant initially opened in downtown Mariemont in 1963. Owners Art and Maureen Plate said business soared, as local residents flocked to the restaurant known for its homestyle meals and friendly atmosphere. Art Plate said Village Kitchen was often a meeting place for patrons to discuss current events while sipping a cup of coffee. “When we were in downtown Mariemont that was the place to meet,” he said. It relocated in 2004 to Columbia Township at the corner of

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Wooster Pike and Walton Creek Road and maintained its charm and customer base. However, after about two years, the Plates decided to retire and sell the business. Village Kitchen was no more, and a new restaurant took its place. Randy Cooper, who owns the property Village Kitchen moved to in 2004, said the new owners changed the menu, the prices and the name when they took over. The results were less customers, and the restaurant closed its doors for good about one month ago. “They lost the loyalty and patronage of the Indian Hill, Mariemont and Terrace Park areas that supported the restaurant for many years,” Cooper said. Maureen Plate, who started the business more than 40 years

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Village Kitchen, which originally opened in 1963 and moved to Columbia Township in 2004, was once a busy restaurant with a committed group of regular customers. The owners sold the restaurant, and the space is now vacant. ago with the help of her mother, said she’s “just heartbroken” that Village Kitchen is no longer the

“unique neighborhood place” it used to be. “It’ll be missed,” Cooper said.

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Residents show support for library, levy By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

The Hyde Park Branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2012. At least that is what branch manager Kathy Rieck hopes depending on the results of an upcoming levy and the extent of state budget cuts. The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County will have a 1-mill levy on the November ballot. If approved the levy will cost the owner of a $100,000 home approximately $30 a year. According to a release from the library, 15 to 20 branches could close if the levy fails. However, Rieck said circulation continues to grow. “Our circulation (recently) went up 11.3 percent,” she said. A number of Tristate residents have voiced their support for the library. “(The library) recently started an outreach program

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Hyde Park resident Laura Jenkins, left, reads a story to her daughter, Priya, 5, at the Hyde Park Branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.The library will have a 1-mill levy on the November ballot.

Residents respond “I would support the levy. My kids use the library once or twice a month.” Julie Hicks, Hyde Park “I don’t know much about for the disabled,” said Linwood resident Kim Betts. “My mother is a devout advocate of the library.” However, Betts said she had mixed emotions about

the levy, but I would probably support it. I love the library in Cincinnati and would want to keep all of the branches open.” Jennie Chacon, East Walnut Hills the levy. “I would like for them to find another avenue,” she said. Hyde Park resident Margaret Joyce said she would support a levy. “I think it’s a

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The Children’s Home to open new building By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

The Children’s Home of Cincinnati will soon add to its Madisonville campus. Construction has begun on a new Adolescent Services Building for students with behavioral problems. The building will serve as both a high school and as a facility for children with severe mental health issues, said Ellen Katz Johnson, president and CEO of The Children’s Home of Cincinnati. Construction of the Adolescent Services Building is part of a master plan for the 40-acre Madison Road campus, which will include a new Community Services Building and driveway improvements. The new Community Services Building is currently in operation. Programs previously offered at the Hope Acade-

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Terrace Park girl on a mission to help out Haitian children

JOURNAL Lauren Neal took this photo of some of the children she met during her mission trips to Haiti. PROVIDED.

By Lisa Wakeland

The Terrace Park resident brought her family on future trips and became more involved with Two years ago, Lauren Neal the mission each of the five times took a trip that would change her she went to Haiti. life. Prior to a spring break trip last She learned of a mission called year, Neal collected clothes from “Jesus in Haiti” through her her friends and family, and church and was brought eight touched by phoduffel bags full of Lauren Neal, who will be a tos of the chilitems to the senior at Mariemont High school, orphandren. “I just felt School this fall, said she loves age and church. like I needed to summer, seeing the same children on This go,” Neal said. she brought 14 the trips as they get older. bags. It took a while to con“It was excitvince her mom, but Neal, 17, ing to see,” she said of the chilraised the $1,000 needed for the dren, especially the girls, picking trip and she flew to Haiti with her out new clothes. “They don’t get mom and eight other people. as much attention as the boys.” As the plane descended, Neal Neal, who will be a senior at said she remembers the tin roof Mariemont High School this fall, huts dotting the mountainous said she loves seeing the same landscape. children on the trips as they get “I remember thinking this is so older. different from anything I’d ever She’s not sure when she will seen,” she said. return, but definitely plans to go “At first I was scared, but back. throughout the week we met so “It changed my life and it’s many people and they’re so been such a big influence,” Neal thankful you’re there.” said.

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Mariemont High School senior Lauren Neal, center, has been on five mission trips to Haiti to help the children.

Seven Hills students earn top places on National Spanish Exam

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Seven Hills Middle School students who earned honors on the recent National Spanish Exam are, from left: Front row, Ansley McElroy, Allie Feuerlein, Hannah Batsche, Sydney Ashe, Marisa Steele, Leah Yuan; middle row, Andrew Ligeralde, Ashok Dheenan, Miguel Alemany, Paige Kebe, Caroline Linne, Hannah Silverman, Bethany Buck, Georgie Russell; back row, Devin Garrett, Jay Bekal, Rachel White, Allie Baretta, Priyanka Parameswaran, Elizabeth Young and Lauren Driskell.

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Seven Hills Upper School students who earned honors on the recent National Spanish Exam are, from left: Sitting, Sara Schonfeld, Sarah Kloepper, Rene Saldanha, Allie Scheiber, Nyla Morgan, Anne Mapes, Jennifer McIlwraith, Emily Bedell; standing, Chessie Scheiber, Lara Saldanha, Jessica Donaldson, Charlie Harper, Robby Woodworth, Luke Beckwith, Bryn Post, Chris Clark, Julie Berger, Lauren Truncellito, Suhel Singh, Luke Wulsin, Katie Cirulli, Peppar Cyr, Josh Tiao, Clarence Ling, Jonathan Tiao and Nancy Cohen.

COLLEGE CORNER Dean’s list

Anna Cooley has been named to the 2009 winter term dean’s list at Hanover College. Cooley, a graduate of Walnut Hills High School, is the daughter of Robert and Debra Cooley.

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Bea E. Wissel and Julie M. McCormack have been named to the 2009 spring semes-

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Patrick R. Carroll and Lawrence William Morley have been named to the 2009 spring semester dean’s list at Wilmington College. Carroll is from Hyde Park. Morley is from Mariemont.

SCHOOL NOTES Honor society

Mariemont High School students Ellen Finucane and Rebecca Tinnel were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor

Society at Scarlet Oaks. Finucane is in the Culinary Arts & Hospitality program at Scarlet Oaks. Tinnel is in the Secondary Practical Nursing.

Seven Hills students recently earned high honors on their respective levels on the National Spanish Exam, including top places in the state. Earning gold medals for scoring at or above the 95th percentile nationally were: Juniors Francesca Scheiber of Amberley (first), Sarah Kloepper of Loveland (tied, second), Robby Woodworth of Hyde Park (tied, second), Nancy Cohen of Hyde Park, Sara Schonfeld of Glendale, Josh Tiao of Hyde Park; sophomores Peppar Cyr of East Walnut Hills (third), Jessica Donaldson of Kennedy Heights, Lara Saldanha of Blue Ash; freshman Alexandra Scheiber of Amberley; and seventh grader Miguel Alemany of Montgomery (first). Earning silver medals for students scoring in the 85th to 94th percentiles nationally were: Senior Anne Standley of Madeira; junior Quinn Schweier of Mariemont; sophomores Charlie Kramer of Indian Hill and Lauren Truncellito of Montgomery; freshman Rene Saldanha of Blue Ash; eighth graders Allie Baretta of Indian Hill, Priyanka Parameswaran of Montgomery and Leah Yuan of Mason; and seventh grader Andrew Ligeralde of Montgomery. Earning bronze medals for scoring in the 75th to 84th per-

centiles nationally were sophomores Luke Beckwith of Milford, Julie Berger of Amberley, Emily Bedell of downtown Cincinnati, Katie Cirulli of Ft. Thomas Ky., Clarence Ling of Clifton, Bryn Post of Locust Corner, Jonathan Tiao of Hyde Park; and eighth graders Marisa Steele of Florence, Ky. and Elizabeth Young of Anderson. Earning honorable mention for scoring in the 50th to 74th percentile nationally were: Senior Jordan Paulsen of Hyde Park; junior Luke Wulsin of Indian Hill; sophomores Chris Clark of Milford, Anne Mapes of Mariemont, Jennifer Mcllwraith of Indian Hill and Nyla Morgan of Edgemont; freshman Suhel Singh of Indian Hill; eighth graders Shray Ambe of Mason, Sydney Ashe of Amberley, Michael Bain of Montgomery, Hannah Batsche of Mason, Jay Bekal of Sycamore Township, Rachael Bentley of Indian Hill, Bethany Buck of Loveland, Lauren Driskell of Mason, Georgie Russell of Hyde Park and Rachel White of Amberley; seventh graders Ashok Dheenan of Symmes Township, Sam Ellis of Indian Hill, Allie Feuerlein of Clifton, Devin Garrett of Amberley, Paige Kebe of Loveland, Caroline Linne of Anderson, Ansley McElroy of Hyde Park and Hannah Silverman of Montgomery.

Openings still available in Great Oaks high school programs Great Oaks instructors are starting to prepare their labs for the fall, and are getting ready for the fall semester. Openings are still available in a number of programs at Great Oaks’ four campuses, including many of the programs which lead to indemand, high-paying careers. For example, openings are available in construction programs at Diamond Oaks, Laurel Oaks, Live Oaks, and Scarlet Oaks. “The future of the construction industry is one of the brighter spots in the declining economy,” said Jim Landon, project superin-

tendent with Kokosing Construction. “The Ohio Department of Transportation has been allotted $774 million in stimulus money on top of its regular budget this year. This will retain or create over 21,000 jobs in Ohio.” Joe Travis, Union Carpenters Apprentice director, agreed. “A graduate from a Great Oaks program can start out making $14.31 per hour plus benefits,” he said. Students who will be juniors in the fall at one of Great Oaks’ 36 affiliated high schools can still apply. Openings are available in many

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Terrace Park sends 71 kids to finals Local Champions, Seven Hills League The 2009 Seven Hills League Swim Championships consisted of 78 races across 10 divisions. Age divisions for both boys and girls included events for 8-and-under, 9-10 year olds, 11-12 year olds, 13-14 year olds and 15-18 year olds. Below is a list of the locals managing to capture league titles with first-place finishes:

Team Scores

1, Indian Hill Swim Club, 2,377; 2, Miami Hills Swim Club, 2,300.50; 3, Terrace Park Swim Club, 2,132; 4, Forest Hills Swim Club, 1,840.50; 5, Turpin Hills Swim Club, 1,835.50; 6, Normandy Swim Club, 1,121.50.

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Sarah Austin of Terrace Park Swim Club makes her way through the backstroke portion of the 100-meter individual medley Wednesday, July 8, during the 2009 Seven Hills League Swim Championships at Indian Hill Swim Club.

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Erin Purcell of Terrace Park Swim Club makes her way through the 50-meter breaststroke Wednesday, July 8, during the 2009 Seven Hills League Swim Championships at Indian Hill Swim Club.

Local club shines with Seven Hills League By Anthony Amorini aamorini@communitypress.com

Exceeding expectations, 71 swimmers advanced to final heats for Terrace Park Swim Club during the 2009 Seven Hills League Swim Championships. Hundreds of children ages 618 competed in the event with groupings separated into five divisions for both boys and girls. After 78 events, Terrace Park took third place with 2,132 points behind second-place Miami Hills Swim Club of Milford (2,300.5) and first-place Indian Hill Swim Club (2,377). Though Terrace Park couldn’t stop Indian Hill from winning its

fourth-consecutive title, assistant coach Laura Carrigan was thrilled to take third place. “(Terrace Park) had a lot of kids making the finals for the first time,” Carrigan said. “By far (71 kids) was the most we’ve ever had in the finals.” Terrace Park took first place in a trio of age divisions including the 8-and-under boys, the 8-andunder girls and the 9-10 year old girls. “Our kids gave it their best effort and we were extremely happy,” Carrigan said. Carrigan, a 2006 Mariemont graduate who is now 20 years old, began participating with the club at age 6 and has been around ever

since. “We are from a small neighborhood and to have a team is awesome. It’s a great atmosphere and the kids want to come to practice,” Carrigan said of the Terrace Park team and Seven Hills League. The Seven Hills League consists of six teams including Terrace Park, Miami Hills, Indian Hill, Turpin Hills Swim Club, Forest Hills Swim Club and Loveland’s Normandy Swim Club. Petra Vester, a parent of three Indian Hill swimmers and the coordinator of the swimming championship, whole-heartedly agreed with Carrigan. “It’s very family oriented and a great environment for the kids,”

8-and-under, girls: 1, Terrace Park Swim Club (Payton Megowen, Kennedy McNeil, Cora Dupre, Kate Overbey), 1:30.27. 8-and under, boys: 1, Terrace Park Swim Club (Jacob Cox, Matthew Maloney, Jackson Comer, Michael Rubin), 1:34.31. 9-10 year olds, girls: 1, Terrace Park Swim Club (Emma Dietz, Nina Morgan, Sadie Decamp, Rachel Munschauer), 1:10.84 set league record.

25-meter freestyle

9-10 year olds, girls: 1, Rachel Munschauer (Terrace Park Swim Club), 14.74 set league record.

25-meter butterfly

8-and-under, girls: 1, Cora Dupre (Ter-

Vester said of the Seven Hills League. “They are so excited to get their ribbons after the races. They are just so proud. “It’s an intense sport but they come here and they shine.” The Seven Hills League Swim Championships were hosted by Indian Hill with finals concluding Thursday, July 8. The diving portion of the championships were hosted by Forest Hills earlier in the week.

race Park Swim Club), 19.92. 8-and-under, boys: 1, Jackson Comer (Terrace Park Swim Club), 21.21. 9-10 year olds, girls: 1, Sadie Decamp (Terrace Park Swim Club), 16.33.

50-meter butterfly

11-12 year olds, girls: 1, Leah Dupre (Terrace Park Swim Club), 34.07.

25-meter backstroke

8-and-under, girls: 1, Cora Dupre (Terrace Park Swim Club), 20.93. 8-and-under, boys: 1, Jackson Comer (Terrace Park Swim Club), 23.11. 9-10 year olds, girls: 1, Sadie Decamp (Terrace Park Swim Club), 16.67 set league record.

25-meter breaststroke

8-and-under, girls: 1, Kennedy McNeil (Terrace Park Swim Club), 23.22. 9-10 year olds, girls: 1, Nina Morgan (Terrace Park Swim Club), 18.27 set league record.

50-meter breaststroke

11-12 year olds, girls: 1, Leah Dupre (Terrace Park Swim Club), 38.13.

100-meter freestyle relay

8-and-under, boys: 1, Terrace Park Swim Club (Matthew Maloney, Jackson Comer, Michael Lopez, Jacob Cox), 1:20.33.

100-meter freestyle relay

9-10 year olds, girls: 1, Terrace Park Swim Club (Sadie Decamp, Nina Morgan, Emma Dietz, Rachel Munschauer), 1:05.24.

For a pair of aquatic sports which often fly under the radar, Miami Hills Swim Club pool manager Andy Wilson was quick to explain how important the developmental league is. “It’s not as popular as football and basketball so these programs are huge (for development),” Wilson said. “It’s a great way to keep kids in the water and they learn to be part of a team.”

7 Hills honors outstanding athletes The Seven Hills School presented its major athletic awards for the year, honoring students for their athletic accomplishments, sportsman- Miller ship and scholarship. • Senior Sondra Polonsky of Montgomery was voted Female Athlete of the Year by the year’s coaches, and senior Michael Fink of Amberley was voted Male Athlete of the Year. In soccer, Fink was a four-year

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Seven Hills seniors Michael Fink and Sondra Polonsky have been named the Male and Female Athlete of the Year by the school's coaches.

varsity starter playing forward and midfield. He was the Miami Valley Conference Player of the Year his sophomore year. Applebaum This year he was the team’s Most Valuable Player, First Team All-City, First Team All-SW District, Second Team All-State and a LaRosa Player of the Week. He helped the team to Miami Valley Conference, sectional and district championships. Fink will be attending Arizona University. “His soccer coach describes him as an intelligent and technically skilled player, a leader who leads by example and is demanding of his teammates, and someone who would do anything to make his team better,” said Athletic Director Dick Snyder. “He’s wonderful young man who is a gifted athlete, and it showed when he played lacrosse for the first time this year. He showed his speed, agility and power as he helped the lacrosse team’s high power offense.” Sondra Polonsky is a three-

sport athlete and has been for all four years at Seven Hills. In tennis she was First Team AllLeague, First Team All-City and the Coach’s Award Neu winner. In basketball her team won the sectional and district championships and was regional finalist. She received honorable mention recognition from the league. In softball this year she is the Player of the Year, MVC First Team and a District All-Star player. “Her coaches use words like ‘loyal, dedicated and willing to do anything to help the team.’ She loves being part of a team,” said Snyder. “No one practices harder, plays harder and wants to win more, but she also combines this with outstanding sportsmanship. She was the winner of the Elinor Moser Sportsmanship Award her junior year. An outstanding student who was a scholar athlete almost every season, she will attend Washington University in St. Louis next year where she will play softball. • The Elinor Mosher Award was awarded to junior Kyle Neu of

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Seven Hills Middle School eighth-graders Lauren Gerhardt and Nick Bland are congratulated by Seven Hills Middle School Atheltic Director Roger Schnirring for receiving the the 2008-2009 Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Awards. Madeira. The award honors Elinor Mosher, an alumna who epitomized good sportsmanship and playing to the best of one’s ability while encouraging both teammates and opponents. A three-sport athlete, Kyle Neu is a young man who is a quiet leader and a determined athlete who makes every team he plays on better. “Whether it is soccer, basketball or baseball, Kyle Neu has a positive impact,” said Snyder. • Seniors Peter Mannion of Blue Ash and Sarah Rabourn of

Villa Hills, Ky., received 20082009 Ohio Scholar-Athlete Awards. • The 2008-2009 Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Awards, were presented to seniors Paige Applebaum of Symmes Township and Ryan Miller of Hyde Park and eighth-graders Lauren Gerhardt of Oakley and Nick Bland, formerly of Hyde Park. • Seven Hills parent Kristi Woodworth of Hyde Park was presented the Booster Award in recognition of her outstanding efforts on behalf of the Seven Hills sports program.

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St. Ursula Academy seniors, in front, Lauren Amyx, Rachel Clark, Melissa Gartner, Kristen Meyer and Allison Schultz sign letters of intent to play collegiate sports, while being supported by, in back, Matthew Amyx, Soccer Coach Tara Veith, Richard Clark, Cross Country and Track Coach Jeff Branhan, Carol Clark, Principal Frances Romweber, Ann Gartner, Mark Gartner, President Judith Wimberg, Deb Meyer, Dan Meyer, Golf Coach Mark Hannahan, Jane Schultz and Jack Schultz. Amyx, of Montgomery, plans to play Division I soccer with The Ohio State University. Clark, of Bridgetown, will run Division I cross country and track with Xavier University. Gartner, of Anderson Township, will play Division III soccer at Wittenberg University. Meyer, of Bridgetown, will play Division III basketball at Dennison University. Schultz, of Pleasant Ridge, will play Division I golf with University of Toledo. PROVIDED. SUBMIT PHOTOS TO: MLAUGHMAN@COMMUNITYPRESS.COM

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Whenever I’ve asked for someone’s take on our beautiful Queen City, by far the most frequent response I’ve heard is that “Cincinnati is a conservative town.” This has been true whether the respondent is a native, a transplant or a visitor. The perception is so widespread that it would seem to be an irrefutable fact, not just in political terms, but also from a more personal perspective. There’s no doubt Cincinnati has an established history that’s been carefully preserved. A customary support of family values, the conservation of art and architecture, a tradition of major league sports, a presence of solid business practices, and an explicit reverence for reputable authority are all admirable traits in defining this city.

They’re also patently conventional. I have yet to hear anyone describe Cincinnati as “liberal,” especially in terms of a perMary Kathryn sonal proclivity, “M.K.” Jones not necessarily a Community political bias. I’ve never Press guest heard Cincinnacolumnist tians described overall as “activist,” “avant-garde,” “cosmopolitan,” “far-reaching,” “freethinking,” “futuristic,” “advanced,” “ultramodern” or “ahead of their time.” Granted, some of these words may have negative connotations. Their implied meaning might hold an insidious threat to our

comfortable lifestyles. At the same time, collective resistance to original thought might indicate closed-mindedness. When it comes to allowing for innovative concepts, we seem a bit wary. A communal snub at individual differences in ideas, outlooks, and objectives could point – at least in part – to a mindnumbing complacency. At its worst, a lack of tolerance translates into bigotry and chauvinism. I’ve watched talented young people leave Cincinnati and never come back because they’re seeking environments that are more accepting of expansive change. I’ve talked to visitors who tell me they enjoy Cincinnati – it’s a lovely city – but there’s a diversity of expression that seems to be lacking. I can’t disagree. It’s a little too homogenized.

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No, I don’t mean homogeneous. I’m alluding to overprocessed milk. Decent family values are timeless. Ethics and morality never go out of style. The safeguarding of ideals we hold sacred remains important to our very survival. However, when protecting our beliefs implies obstructing another’s, we too become constricted. When honor becomes self-righteousness, we limit ourselves. We stop developing into the fullness of our capabilities. Cincinnati is a wonderful city. But I can’t help but wish that we’d all make a little more conscious effort at independent thought and respect for the thoughts of others. An enhanced acknowledgment of human rights – our own and others’ – would allow us all more breathing room.

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Heightened awareness would clear a path to more discovery and development. Shared understanding could lead to accomplishment. As a result, together we might find more enjoyment and fulfillment. A cultivated appreciation of opposing points of view just might allow for some welcome enlightenment. This slight but critical attitude adjustment could result in increased creative energy, more productive collaboration and progress toward a more sophisticated culture, in which everyone reaps the advantages. At least, we’d find it refreshing. In fact, I’m confident we’d all benefit the moment we try harder. I’m resolved. Mary Kathryn “M.K.” Jones of Hyde Park is writing books on protecting civil liberties as they relate to people’s well-being.

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July is National Family Reunion Month, a reflection of the popularity of family get-togethers. In fact, the majority of Americans – 62 percent – will attend an annual family reunion sometime this year. These get-togethers can be bittersweet, as recently passed family members are there only in spirit. Yet they also offer the opportunity to honor their memories and celebrate their impact on our lives. Simple gestures often work the best. Say a prayer or have a moment of silence honoring those passed away. Create a photomontage of loved ones. Sit and tell funny and touching stories. Take up a collection and make a donation in that person’s honor to an organization like a local Alzheimer’s Association or Susan G. Komen for the Cure affiliate.

We welcome your comments on editorials, columns, stories or other topics important to you in The Eastern Hills Journal. Include your name, address and phone number(s) so we may verify your letter. Letters of 200 or fewer words and columns of 500 or fewer words have the best chance of being published. Please include a photo with a column submission. All submissions may be edited for length, accuracy and clarity. Deadline: Noon Friday E-mail: easternhills@communitypress.com. Fax: 248-1938. U.S. mail: See box below. Letters, columns and articles submitted to The Eastern Hills Journal may be published or distributed in print, electronic or other forms. These special reunion moments do more than just honor those no longer with us. They help us cope with the pain of loss and further the healing process. More importantly, they keep their spirits alive and pass on a family’s heritage to younger generations. They create a stronger family bond that cannot be broken by distance or time, which is really

what reunions are all about. So as your extended family gathers to catch up and stay connected, take the time to remember those who are there only in spirit. You’ll help with the healing today, while creating a family tradition for tomorrow. Mike Strick Bereavement Coordinator Crossroads Hospice, Cincinnati

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Hadley Dickinson, 2, daughter of Margot and John Dickinson of Hyde Park, enjoys her lollypop while watching the Fourth of July parade in Indian Hill.

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This month marks the 40th anniversary of man’s first step on the moon. What do you remember about that event? Do you think the U.S. should return to the moon? Why or why not?

“It was July 21, 1969, and I was finishing up a career step in West Virginia, and preparing to move to Cincinnati. “I remember that a co-worker named Dick Longyear was with my wife and I when Neil Armstrong made history; his first words were, ‘Houston - the Eagle has landed.’ “And then came the unforgettable ‘That’s one small step for man, and one giant leap for mankind.’ “I may lack the necessary wisdom and foresight to understand it all clearly, but to be honest, I see no point in any attempts by the

Next question Do you think the economic stimulus plan is working, or should the federal government implement another round of stimulus packages? Every week the Eastern Hills Journal asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to easternhills@community press.com with Chatroom in the subject line. U.S. to return to the moon, or explore other planets in the solar system. “The risks will probably always remain incredibly high, the costs astronomical (no pun intended), and the benefits questionable. Bill B. “Unless we clearly would benefit in someway, or it would advance our knowledge in some-

way, with the fact we do not have the funds. I would have to object to the increased federal spending, which is already out of control. “My hope is that someday both the Republican and Democrat parties will begin to control spending. Excessive taxation leads to destruction of our financial system. “I continue to hope & pray our local township, city and state officials will begin to lead in our objection and bring government back to sanity.” F.J.B. “I remember it like yesterday, I was 12 years old at summer camp in Green Lake, Wisc., we all gathered so excitedly around a very small black and white TV to watch the first step on the moon. The camp was so primitive I have no idea where they got the TV or power cords to hook it up, but it was such an important event the counselors made sure we all wit-

nessed this. It gave our generation such bright hopes for the future. If a man could ‘walk on the moon’ we could do anything we dreamed to accomplish ourselves. For that wonderful experience, I will be forever grateful.” P.H.S. “I would hope that any return to the moon would be pursued only after the budget is balanced and the national debt is paid off. The International Space Station has already cost $125 billion from various countries. Between that and the recent bailouts I suspect the U.S. could have instead lowered taxes and provided for the legal citizens who need help. Go figure!” T.D.T. “My first thoughts were that I prayed that he was going to be able to get off and that we would not truly have a man on the moon

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as we used to say as little kids. “We waist so much money on other programs I cannot see why we should not continue with the moon program.” L.S. “I remember this being an almost religious experience. All over the world, people were glued to their TV’s just as we were. “However, I think space dollars would be better spent on a replacement for the shuttle than returning to the moon at this point in time. Later on, yes, we should go back.” D.H. “I was 12 and it was a big deal. Everyone watched it on TV. It was the first year we had color TV. “I don’t see the advantage in going back. If we’re going to spend the money, maybe we should go somewhere else. N.P.

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Miles Altman stands near the center of his toy store, King Arthur’s Toys, in Oakley. Altman has owned the store for 15 years.

Specialty toy shop prides itself on service Miles Altman has owned King Arthur’s Toys in Oakley for 15 years and continues to carry toys not found in large toy stores. King Arthur’s Toys uses a variety of methods, including toy fairs, to find the right toys, said Altman. Two employees recently attended a large New York toy fair, according to Altman. “We gamble, we try stuff,” Altman said. “We see “what captures (the) customer’s attention.” They try new toys early in the year. This allows them to have the best toys selected by the holiday season, he said. The standards for the shop are kept very high, Altman said. The toys are always organized and neat. Everything is keep neat throughout the day “It’s like grand opening every day,” he said. Altman believes if you set your standards high, your employees will rise to meet them. The specialty toy shop was remodeled to double its size in 1999, Altman said. “I’m proud of how this store is merchandised every day. Obviously I am proud of the people,” he said. Several of King Arthur’s Toys’ employees have been there more than a decade, Altman said. He said it’s important to

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have a good staff that cares. The quality of the store evolves with its employees. Specialty services: King Arthur’s Toys tries to set itself apart with unique services. The shop gift wraps toys during the holiday season and holds them for customers. This allows parents to pick up their toys just before the holidays instead of storing gifts themselves, he said. Shipping around the globe: Altman said the shop has shipped toys all around the world as a result of their Web site. Toys have gone as far as Canada, Russia, Australia and South America. Wide selection: The store carries many types of toys from model rockets to remote control toys to Hula Hoops. Altman said the most popular toys lately have been Legos and Playmobil. By David Barnhorn. Send your “Small Business Spotlight” suggestions to espangler@ communitypress.com

THINGS TO DO Decorate a cake

Busken Bakery is hosting Cake Town by Busken Bakery at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 2 and 3 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Busken Bakery, 2675 Madison Road, Hyde Park. Children can decorate cakes in bright summer colors. The cost is $9.95 and registration is required. Call 871-2253. son artists and it runs through Sept. 30. Call 762-5510.

Art opening

Closson’s Art Gallery Oakley is hosting the opening reception for the exhibit Frank Herrmann (father) and Zachary Herrmann (son) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 17, at Closson’s Art Gallery Oakley, 3061 Madison Road, Oakley. The exhibit features paintings and glass by father and

Book signing

Joseph-Beth Booksellers is hosting Lisa Haneberg at 7 p.m. Monday, July 20, at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road, Norwood. The Hyde Park author discusses and signs “Hip & Sage: Staying Smart, Cool, and Competitive in the Workplace.” Call 396-8960.

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From left are: TWC Executive Director Rick Bryan of Blue Ash, new board members Aaron Bley of Harrison and Jeff Wolverton of Montgomery, TWC Board President Lucy Ward of Hyde Park and new board member Rick Setzer of Mount Lookout. Not pictured: New board member J. Kampinga.

The Wellness Community welcomes new board members

The Wellness Community (TWC), a nonprofit cancer support agency offering free and professionally-facilitated programs of support, education and hope to people with cancer, their loved ones and family members, and cancer survivors, recently welcomed four new trustees to their board. The following new members began their terms in May: • Aaron A. Bley, regional director, Business Development for Mercy Health Partners. Bley holds a master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati and a bachelor’s degree from Xavier University and also serves as an instructor at Cincinnati State College.

24 and hamburgers and hot dogs last Saturday. In addition to contributions Karen from moms, a large amount of garlic Gutiérrez toast was donated • A couple gallons of marinara sauce is really managing by Tony Thompson, heavy. editor general manager of the LaRosa’s at • Spaghetti will be a cincinnati.momslikeme.com Fourth and Madison gloopy mess if you don’t streets in Covingcoat it with something. ton. • Homemade desserts “I feel so thankmake up for a lot. ful for our Children’s • Moms and dads have a Hospital, and I love what Ronald huge heart for other families in need. McDonald House does for the families Twice now, members of Cincy- there,” Brehm said. “I think that this MomsLikeMe.com have donated, pre- is a wonderful way to give back to our pared and served dinner for families community.” It’s also a way to get young people staying at Ronald McDonald House while their children receive care at involved. They can help in the kitchen Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical before and after dinner. When it’s over, staff people at Center. Doing the meals is a great way to Ronald McDonald House give volunhave a tangible impact on people in teers a tour of the building, so everyneed, as well as introduce children to one learns more about the services provided to families. volunteering. We recommend it! For more information on getting Our efforts began when a Delhi mom, Elisha Brehm, read a post on involved, go to www.rmhcincinnati.˜ our site by a representative of Ronald org and click on “Ways to Volunteer.” The coordinator of meals and McDonald House. Brehm and another mom, Jenn activities is Lisa Davis, at 513-636Wilson of Alexandria, initiated the 2760. Volunteers and donors from Cincyproject, kept track of who was donating what, and made sure we had MomsLikeMe.com included Teresa Alexander of Amelia; Jennifer Arey of enough helping hands. Our members served spaghetti June Westwood; Elisha and Chad Brehm Things we learned while cooking dinner for 125 people at Ronald McDonald House:

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lor’s degree in management information systems from Ohio University and an MBA from Xavier University. “We are fortunate once again to have a truly impressive group of individuals willing to share their expertise and leadership to help The Wellness Community continue to expand our free and professional cancer support programs for people affected by cancer,” said Rick Bryan, executive director of TWC. “These local leaders each have a stellar background in terms of their professional achievements and community involvement and we are so grateful for their commitment to our board.”

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

OutPost, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Carla Wood presents “No Way Out!” Miami Valley Christian Academy, 6830 School St. Non-denominational women’s group. Includes messages and music. Complimentary coffee and refreshments are provided. All ages. Free. Presented by OutPost. 528-1952. Newtown.

LITERARY - CRAFTS

We Made It Ourselves Craft Club, 3 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Different craft each week. Ages 7 and up. Free. Registration required 24 hours in advance. 396-8960. Norwood.

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

Susan Gregg Gilmore, 7 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Author discusses and signs “Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen.” 396-8960. Norwood.

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Outdoor Movies in the Park, 8:45 p.m. Stanbery Park, 2221 Oxford Ave. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Park Board. 352-4080. Mount Washington.

LITERARY BOOKSTORES

Funtastic Fridays, 3 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Crafts, activities, games and parties. Themes and age appropriateness vary. Free. Reservations recommended. 396-8960. Norwood.

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Summer Concert in the Park Series, 7 p.m. Music by Jake Speed & the Freddies. Beech Acres Park, 6910 Salem Road. Amphitheater. Bring seating. Concessions available. Free. Presented by Anderson Park District. 388-4513. Anderson Township.

ON STAGE - THEATER

The Sunshine Boys, 8 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road. “History of Comedy” retrospective causes grudging reunion of two top-billed vaudevillians. $17. Presented by Mariemont Players Inc. Through July 26. 684-1236. Columbia Township. F R I D A Y, J U L Y 1 7

ART OPENINGS

Frank Herrmann (father) and Zachary Herrmann (son), 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Closson’s Art Gallery Oakley, 3061 Madison Road. Opening reception. Paintings and glass by father and son artists. Continues through Sept. 30 762-5510. Oakley.

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The Sunshine Boys, 8 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, 684-1236. Columbia Township. S A T U R D A Y, J U L Y 1 8

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Superheroes Rise Up, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Redtree Art Gallery and Coffee Shop, 321-8733. Oakley. 20th Century Abstract Expressionists, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mary Ran Gallery, 871-5604. Hyde Park. The Wonders of the World Around Us, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Anderson Center, 688-8400. Anderson Township.

ATTRACTIONS

Airplane Rides, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunken Airport, 321-7465. Linwood.

CIVIC

Eastside Yardwaste Recycling Drop-Off Site, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 946-7734. Newtown.

Summer Video Exercise Classes, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave. Exercising with Angela Lansbury, Richard Simmons and more. Ages 18 and up. Free. 474-3100. Anderson Township.

Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, 8 p.m. Woodstock: A Flashback. Jeans ‘n Classics guests featuring guitarist Rik Emmett from Triumph. Steven Reinecke, conductor. Wear your tiedye for a chance to win a trip to the Pops’ red hot opener at Music Hall. $20.50-$47; ages 6-12 $12.50 pavilion; Lawn $18, free ages 12 and under. Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave. Presented by Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. 381-3300. Anderson Township. Geocaching 101, 10 a.m.-noon, Stanbery Park, 2221 Oxford Ave. Learn proper etiquette, coordinates and what needs to go inside to hide a cache. Bring GPS or borrow one of ours. Free. Reservations suggested. Presented by Cincinnati Park Board. 7614313. Mount Washington. The Sunshine Boys, 8 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, 684-1236. Columbia Township. S U N D A Y, J U L Y 1 9

Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.

COOKING CLASSES

Cake Town by Busken Bakery, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Children can decorate cakes in bright summer colors. Busken Bakery, 2675 Madison Road. Handson with “Mayor” of Cake Town Cami Smith. $9.95. Registration required. Presented by Cake Town by Busken Bakery. 871-2253. Hyde Park.

FARMERS MARKET

Anderson Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Anderson Center Station, 7832 Five Mile Road. Food, plant vendors and entertainment. 688-8400. Anderson Township.

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Closson’s Art Gallery Oakley is hosting the opening reception for the exhibit Frank Herrmann (father) and Zachary Herrmann (son) from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 17, at Closson’s Art Gallery Oakley, 3061 Madison Road, Oakley. The exhibit is paintings and glass by father and son artists and it continues through Sept. 30. Call 762-5510. See “Asmat Clouds C” by Frank Herrmann at the opening.

FESTIVALS

Immaculate Heart of Mary Summer Fun Festival, 3 p.m.-11 p.m. Music by the Stray Dogs, 5-9 p.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 388-4466. Anderson Township. St. Cecilia Parish Festival, 4 p.m.-10 p.m. St. Cecilia Church, 871-5757. Oakley.

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FARMERS MARKET

Immaculate Heart of Mary Summer Fun Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight Music by the Cincy Rockers, 8 p.m.-midnight. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 7820 Beechmont Ave. Rides, games for all ages, music and food. Through July 19. 388-4466. Anderson Township. St. Cecilia Parish Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, St. Cecilia Church, 3105 Madison Road. Food, games booths, entertainment and rides. All ages. Through July 19. 871-5757. Oakley.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Summer Fun Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight. Music by the Bar Codes 8 p.m.-midnight. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 388-4466. Anderson Township. St. Cecilia Parish Festival, 5 p.m.-midnight, St. Cecilia Church, 871-5757. Oakley.

Paint Your Own Pottery Class, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Funke Fired Arts, 871-2529. Oakley.

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EXERCISE CLASSES

FESTIVALS

Afternoon for the Ladies, noon-2 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Vera preview party and Vintage Swanky Hanky Handkerchiefs demonstration. Refreshments. 396-8960. Norwood. Meet an American Girl, 11 a.m. Meet Addy. JosephBeth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Learn about the lives of American Girls with games, crafts, refreshments and more. Ages 7 and up. Free. Registration required. 396-8960. Norwood.

Kevin Fox, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. R.P. McMurphy’s Irish Pub & Coffee House, 2910 Wasson Road. $3. 531-3300. Oakley.

Jake Speed & the Freddies

Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.

CIVIC

Eastside Yardwaste Recycling Drop-Off Site, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 946-7734. Newtown.

FARMERS MARKET

Hyde Park Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. David Cook, chef demonstration. U.S. Bank Hyde Park, 3424 Edwards Road. Local produce and farm goods, gourmet foods and more. Presented by Hyde Park Farmers’ Market. 561-3151. Hyde Park. Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Buttons and Bows Round Dance Club, 7:30 p.m. Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave. Phase III-IV round dance club for experienced dancers. Ballroom figures: waltz, two-step, cha, rumba, tango and bolero. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Anderson Township.

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ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Wheel 2: Intermediate Wheel-Thrown Pottery, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Weekly through Aug. 26. Funke Fired Arts, 871-2529. Oakley.

HEALTH / WELLNESS MUSIC - CLASSICAL

Summer Carillon Concerts, 7 p.m. Richard D. Gegner, carillonneur. Mary M. Emery Carillon, Pleasant Street, Listen in the surrounding park as the carillonneur performs on a keyboard connected to 49 bells inside the tower. Tours of keyboard room and bells may be arranged through the carillonneurs. Free. Presented by Village of Mariemont. 271-8519. Mariemont.

ON STAGE - THEATER

The Sunshine Boys, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, 684-1236. Columbia Township.

SPORTS

River Downs Live Thoroughbred Racing, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. River Downs, 232-8000. Anderson Township. River Downs RaceBook Simulcast, 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. River Downs, 232-8000. Anderson Township. M O N D A Y, J U L Y 2 0

CIVIC

Eastside Yardwaste Recycling Drop-Off Site, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 946-7734. Newtown.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. River Downs, 6301 Kellogg Ave. Fifteen minute screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300. Anderson Township. CPR Class, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road. Includes book. With members of the Anderson Township Fire and Rescue Department. Participants receive a two-year certification. $25. Registration required. Presented by Anderson Township Fire and Rescue. 688-8084. Anderson Township.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Tell Me a Storytime, 3 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Story and a themed craft. Ages 4 and up. Free. Registration required. 396-8960. Norwood.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Judas Priest, 7 p.m. PNC Pavilion at Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave. With Whitesnake and Anvil. $79.50, $59.50. Presented by Live Nation. 800-745-3000. Anderson Township.

PUBLIC HOURS

Coney Island, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Rides open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Coney Island, 232-8230. Anderson Township.

FARMERS MARKET

Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown. Farmer’s Market, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Municipal Parking Lot, 6876 Main Street, Presented by Village of Newtown. 825-2280. Village of Newtown.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Rookwood Commons and Pavilion, 2669 Edmondson Road. Fifteen-minute mammogram screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants.Appointment required. 686-3300. Norwood.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd, 6:30 p.m. Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave. With Black Stone Cherry. Rock and Rebels Tour. $236 VIP, $86, $56, $30.50 lawn. 800745-3000. Anderson Township.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Footloose, 8 p.m.Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road.Teen-performed musical based on the feature film.Ages 9 and up. $12. Through July 25. 404-4330. Anderson Township.

Zumba Fitness Class, 6:30 p.m. Clough United Methodist Church, 379-4900. Anderson Township.

FARMERS MARKET

Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

Lisa Haneberg, 7 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Hyde Park author discusses and signs “Hip & Sage: Staying Smart, Cool, and Competitive in the Workplace.” 396-8960. Norwood.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES Make a Mess at the Manatee, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore, 3054 Madison Road. Semi-structured open studio led by Miss Kelli, artist-in-residence. Ages 3 and up with adult. $3. Registration required. 731-2665. Oakley.

SHOPPING SPECIAL EVENTS

Shelter Dog Adoptathon, noon-6 p.m. PetSmart Oakley, 3401 Alamo Ave. Adoptable dogs and puppies. Presented by Grant County Animal Shelter. 859-824-9403. Oakley.

THE NANCY AND DAVID WOLF COLLECTION The Cincinnati Art Museum will host family activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 30, at the museum’s Artworld. The exhibit, “Outside the Ordinary,” at the museum through Sept. 13, inspires hands-on, family-friendly activities, including puzzles, sculpture building, art making and more at Artworld. Artworld is free and reservations are not required. Visit www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Pictured is “Wall Piece 3644,” by Therman Statom, part of “Outside the Ordinary.”

SPORTS

River Downs RaceBook Simulcast, 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. River Downs, 232-8000. Anderson Township.

PROVIDED

The Cincinnati Opera presents “Carmen” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, and Friday, July 24; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Music Hall. For tickets call 513241-2742 or www.cincinnatiopera.org.

Life

Death has no favorites – even celebrities die A lot of famous people have died recently and that bothers us. It bothers us because the fact of death bothers us terribly. In every life death anxiety is operative in great and small ways. Leavings and losings are not on our agenda. And the second reason we’re bothered over these recent deaths is because they have shattered our suppositions. We suppose that if a person has prestige, wealth, celebrity and popularity that those facts bring with them a certain degree of immortality. We suppose important people (presuming they are) have a charmed life and are too important to lose. Death is supposed to show them the same favoritism we do and back

off. How unsettled we are when we become aware that death plays no favorites. The day of our death is always thought of as far off. The day we come to know we will eventually die – not know it merely in our minds but realize it in our hearts – that day is the day we become a philosopher. Thereafter we pose momentous questions to ourselves and it takes the rest of our lives to answer them. It’s a sad occurrence when favored people never even let themselves get to the questions. Among the questions that arise are ones such as: How should I live knowing I will die some day? Why love anyone at all if they can be taken away from me, and I from them?

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Is it better to be cautious and avoid the risk of great love for someone in order to be safe from the heartache of grief? Is there more life after this world’s life that is even more desirable, or is there only disintegration and dry nothingness? Is there a God who created me, loves me, and keeps me alive eternally? The alternative to struggling with questions such as these is to employ certain defenses against the questions ever arising. Hedonism says we can become impervious to death anxiety if we “eat, drink, and be merry.” Denial says, “Just don’t think about it and keep busy.” Agnostic practicality asks, “Why try to live life wholeheartedly if it will all end?”

Ernest Becker acknowledges this strange way of thinking: “The irony of man’s condition is that the deepest need is to be free of the anxiety of death and annihilation; but it is life itself which awakens it, and so we shrink from being fully alive.” Will it help us diminish death anxiety if we draw back from life, from deeply loving, from compassion and enjoyment and closeness to another person? The answer - like so many other answers – is another of life’s paradoxes. Knowing death will come for us some day is the very factor that makes it possible for us to live life now in an authentic fashion. For what is limited is precious, what is plentiful becomes cheap. Knowing our years are limited urges us to appreciate their pre-

ciousness. Death – rather being only a cause of bleak pessimism – ought to be a catalyst to enjoy authentic life modes now. Father Lou Poet Mary Guntzelman Oliver puts it well: Perspectives When it’s over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom taking the world into my arms. … I don’t want to end up simply having visited this world. 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.

Use cash instead of debit to avoid overdraft charges back,” Felts said. After several calls the bank agreed to return the fees, but Felts said what happened is wrong. “The punishment should fit the crime. If there’s a negative $5.90 balance, $104 is absurd, it’s absolutely ridiculous … It’s not right. It can take months for families to recoup these losses,” Felts said. “I’m a family of five, every penny counts, and they’re just taking it like, ‘Oh, it’s no big deal,’ ” she said. As with others I’ve seen in this situation, most of the overdraft fees are caused by the use of a debit card. Instead of putting those small charges on her debit card she could have paid

cash, and Felts says she’s now learned her lesson. “Use cash. People need to start using cash more often,” she said. Felts said the government is enacting new credit card laws and should reevaluate what the banks are doing. The Federal Reserve is now deciding whether to crack down on automatic overdraft protection. A rule is expected later

this year that would prevent banks from manipulating the order of checks and debits so they maximize overdraft fees. Meanwhile, Congress is also listening to consumers and a proposal there would require banks to tell customers when they are at risk of incurring overdraft fees at an ATM machine or cash register so they can cancel the transaction. Troubleshooter Howard Ain

answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays Howard Ain at 5:30 Hey Howard! p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

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off, $104 – for $5.90. I was just dumbfounded,” Felts said. Felts’ bank had agreed to drop one charge, but not the other two. “It’s a negative $5.90, from what they’re telling me because, if you look at the statement, it shows I have money the whole time – it never went negative. But they keep saying, ‘It’s for pending. It’s for pending,’ ” she said. The “pending” charges are for two debit card purchases of less than $5 each. “We budget our biweekly checks to the penny so $104, that’s our grocery money, that’s our gas in our car. It’s devastating. I was literally begging these people to give me my money

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The nation’s banks continue to raise fees on everything from credit cards to checking accounts. Banks say they need the money to make up for losses they incur during this recession. But customers and consumer groups are crying foul. Banks have come under much criticism for making it easy for customers to spend more money than they have in their account so they can assess overdraft fees. People like Bridget Felts of Milford are furious. She received three overdraft charges recently and said it’s not fair. “This was for a total of a negative $5.90, and they are charging me, with one fee that was already taken

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July 15, 2009

Kids with egg, dairy allergy can still eat cake One of the most fun things about writing this column is the feedback I get from you. No matter where I am, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the grocery store, Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, teaching a class or speaking to a group, someone comes up and mentions my column. I have Rita a l w a y s Heikenfeld b e l i e v e d Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen t h a t â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s because this column isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just about food: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a â&#x20AC;&#x153;placeâ&#x20AC;? where we gather each week and share recipes, memories, tips, opinions. A good example of this is Michelle Smith, a New Richmond reader, who requested an eggless cake for son Ethanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4th birthday. Clermont County reader Annie Hoffman, a cottage baker, came to the rescue. The bonus is the cake is dairy-free, too.

Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dairy-free, eggless chocolate cake

Annie says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids will love this cake.â&#x20AC;? Will make 26 cupcakes, a 9-by-13 pan, a 12-by-9 pan or even an 8-by-8 pan. Annie likes to use a 12by-9 pan or 8-by-8 square for thicker cake. Just adjust the baking time: 18 to 20 minutes for cupcakes; start testing cakes about 25 minutes. When toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overbake. Temperature: 350 degrees for all. 3 cups all purpose flour 2 cups sugar 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 â &#x201E;3 cup Canola (she uses Kroger) oil 2 cups water 2 tablespoons white/ clear vinegar 2 teaspoons vanilla Combine dry ingredients

in one bowl. Combine wet ingredients together in one bowl. Mix both together and beat until smooth. Pour into sprayed pan. Annie says cupcakes wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be very tall but will be very moist.

Dairy-free fluffy frosting

Use vegetable shortening, not Crisco or any shortening thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s non-hydrogenated (Annie says it slides off the cake due to formula change to make it non-hydrogenated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK for cupcakes but will slide off sides of cake), so use Kroger or other store, generic brand that says vegetable shortening/hydrogenated. See my tip below. Use any flavor extract you like. 1

â &#x201E;2 cup vegetable shortening 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted 5 tablespoons water 1 â &#x201E;2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 â &#x201E;2 teaspoon almond extract (opt.) 1 â &#x201E;4 teaspoon butter flavoring (Wilton brand since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a

clear color) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; opt. Put everything in bowl. Mix on low to incorporate. Scrape, then turn on medium for eight minutes. This will incorporate air so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t skip this step â&#x20AC;&#x201C; otherwise youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll wind up with sugary, not fluffy, frosting. Makes 4 cups. Refrigerates up to six weeks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bring to room temp and rewhip on low. Chocolate: Start adding cocoa powder to taste, and, if necessary, a bit more water. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Makes the fudgiest frosting.â&#x20AC;?

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For another good eggless recipe plus tips on making a box cake eggless/dairy-free, log onto my Web version of this column at www.communitypress.com or call 513-591-6163 and leave your name and address.

Tip from Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen

Trouble with shortening: If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve experienced trouble with recipes using non-hydrogenated shorten-

ing (that makes it healthier), switch back to hydrogenated. Seems like most trouble is with pie crusts/frostings. I know, I know, hydrogenated shortening is not as healthy as non-hydrogenated but really, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not something any of us eat on a daily basis. Annie and I agree you should use what makes your recipes taste and look great. Otherwise, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wasting money, time and compromising flavor and appearance.

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For Mrs. Whitmer and several others. Go to taste on vinegar, sugar, lemon juice. 1

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8 cups finely chopped cabbage 1 â &#x201E;4 cup grated carrots Whisk together sugar, salt, pepper, milk, mayo, buttermilk, vinegar and juice until smooth. Add cabbage and carrots and mix well. Refrigerate at least two hours before serving.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Anderson Townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pelican Reefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slaw â&#x20AC;˘ Precinctâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mac & Cheese I should know soon if the restaurants can share.

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Dreamsicle cake: Some readers are confused as to the Kool-Aid called for in the recipe. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1/4 teaspoon and yes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;'s dry. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@ communitypress.com with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchenâ&#x20AC;? in the subject line. Or call 513-248-7130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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P&G marketers head to camp at Stepping Stones Close to 100 Procter & Gamble Health Care marketers got a taste of summer camps and went home dirty, tired and inspired. The P&G employees from Mason adopted the day at Stepping Stones Center’s Day Camp for children with disabilities, doing landscaping in 90-degree weather, hosting a visit from the Cincinnati Zoo and acting as camp buddies. “We have a lot of things in common,” said P&G Assistant Brand Manager Marykate Rosack, as she pushed 14year-old Stephanie Eng in a wheelchair. “It’s been fun getting to know Stephanie. We went swimming, did some crafts and took a rest in the shade.” Other P&G workers didn’t get to rest in much shade. The landscaping crew dug out grass and a buried brick walkway around Stepping

Stones’ Lake Lodge, turning the area into a garden. The P&G crew planted 335 bushes, trees, grasses, begonias and coreopsis, laid down 18 yards of top soil and 18 yards of mulch, and trimmed out overgrown bushes and weeds. The new look, which includes a magnolia tree where an old fire pit used to be, will get its official christening at Stepping Stones Center’s major fund raiser – Bloom. The outdoor garden party and auction will be Aug. 29 at the Stepping Stones Red Bird Lake in Indian Hill, with huge party tents on the lawn, live music and food. The P&G workers also paid for a visit from Krista Steele, the Cincinnati ZooFrisch’s Outreach Instructor, who brought a long-tailed Kinkajou, a baby alligator, a hedgehog and a bluetongued skink to amaze the

children. Besides marveling at the real animals, campers painted ceramic monkeys and hedgehogs with Ann Flynn of Star Glazers pottery, another P&G gift to the campers. The day-long Community Service Day is part of the P&G Live, Learn and Thrive commitment to programs that benefit children. Stepping Stones Center was Cincinnati’s first day camp for children, starting in 1963. Stepping Stones Center is a United Way partner agency with year-round programs serving persons with disabilities from 18 months through 60-plus years. For information on Bloom for Stepping Stones, call Theresa Ciampone at 831-4660, ext. 12. Tickets are $125 per person. Corporate sponsorships and donations for the silent auction are welcome.

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Mike Lyons, of Oakley, left, and Jason Partin of Mason, right, take a break during landscaping. Lyons is a P&G brand manager. Partin is an assistant brand manager.

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Navy Seaman Adam N. Meyer, son of Kirk W. Meyer, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Meyer completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. Meyer is a 2003 graduate of Anderson High School . He is a 2008 graduate of Morehead State University, Morehead, Ky. with a bachelor’s degree.

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Second Lt. Jacob Grob of Fairfax, right, celebrates graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point with is father, Lt. Col. Dave Grob, a 1982 graduate of Mariemont High School.

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RELIGION Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church

AMERICAN BAPTIST

Sunday Morning 9:30am & 11:00am

Wednesday Evening 6:00pm - Buffet Dinner Worship and Small Group 6:45pm - Programs and Classes for all ages.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Sunday Service 10:30am

Connections Christian Church 7421 East Galbraith

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BAPTIST CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (513) 891-5122

E-Mail: calvarybaptistchurch@mail.com (Located at corner of Blue Ash and Hegner Rds.) Sunday School.... 9:30am Worship Service.... 10:45am Evening Service.... 6:00pm Wed. Prayer meeting.... 7:00pm

FORESTVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 1311 Nagel Rd

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

474-3884

Brent Jones, Senior Pastor Jeff Beckley, Youth Pastor

10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Worship 6:00pm Sunday Evening Service 7:00pm Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer & Youth Programs for Pre K-12 Supervised nursery during all services

Hyde Park Baptist Church Michigan & Erie Ave

513-321-5856 Bill Rillo, Pastor Sunday Worship Services: 11:00am & 6:00pm Sunday School: 9:45am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm www.hydeparkbaptistchurch.org

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. GERTRUDE PARISH Church (513) 561-5954 • (513) 561-5020 School Miami Ave & Shawnee Run Rd. www.stgertrude.org Mass Schedule Daily: 7:00, 8:00 & 11:30AM Saturday: 4:30PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00AM 12:30 & 6:00PM

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist 3035 Erie Ave 871-0245 Sunday Service and Sunday School 10:30am Wednesday Testimonial Meeting 7:30pm Reading Room 3035 Erie Ave

CHURCH OF GOD The Greater Cincinnati

Church of God

8290 Batavia-Pike - Route 32 Pastor: Lonnie & Erica Richardson Wednesday Evening Services - 7:00pm Sunday Morning Worship - 10:45 am

EPISCOPAL ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH & ST. THOMAS NURSERY SCHOOL

100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park,OH 831-2052 www.stthomasepiscopal.org Saturday: 5:00pm Holy Eucharist Sunday 7:45am Holy Eucharist* 8:34am Summer Breakfast 10:00am Holy Eucharist* 11:00am Fellowship & Refreshments *Child care available

EVANGELICAL COVENANT

3850 E. Galbraith, Deer Park Next to Dillonvale Shopping Ctr www.TrinityCincinnati.org 791-7631 Worship Service - 10:00AM Sunday School - 10:15AM Pastor Randy Wade Murphy

INDIAN HILL Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 Phone 513-561-6805 Fax 513-561-0894 Sunday Worship 8am & 9:30am

Jeff Hill • Minister

www.connectionscc.org Worship Service 10:30am Sunday School 9:15 am

FAITH CHRISTIAN

FELLOWSHIP CHURCH (Preaching the Gospel of Hope) 6830 School Street (Newtown)

www.IndianHillChurch.org

271-8442

Dr. R. Edgar Bonniwell, Sr. Minister

LUTHERAN ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH

7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery (East of I-71 on Pfeiffer Rd) Worship Schedule 10:00 a.m. Worship and Holy Communion Baby sitter provided Pastor: Josh Miller ascensionlutheranchurch.com

Good Shepherd (E LCA) www.goodshepherd.com

7701 Kenwood Rd.

Cincinnati, OH 45243

Phone: 513-791-8348 • Fax: 513-791-5648

513.891.1700

(across from Kenwood Towne Centre) Saturday night at 5:00 and Sunday morning at 8:00, 9:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Pastors: Larry Donner, Pat Badkey, Jesse Abbott

www.cfcfc.org Sun. Worship 10am Wed. Worship & Bible Study Service 7pm Sunday School - All Ages 9-10:00am New National Seminary Emerging www.Kingswellseminary.org

KENWOOD FELLOWSHIP 7205 Kenwood Rd., Cinti, OH 45236

513-891-9768 Ken Bashford, Pastor

www.KenwoodFellowship.org

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am

Fellowship & Lunch Follows Worship

Children’s Church...10:30-11:30am Sunday School For All Ages 9:30am Our mission is to worship God & share Jesus’ transforming love and salvation.

UNITED METHODIST 7515 Forest Rd. at Beechmont Ave 231-4172 Sr. Pastor Mark Rowland Ann Luzader, Mike Carnevale Traditional Service 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Service 9:30 & 11:00am (Nursery care from 9:15am-12:15pm.) Sunday School for Children & Adults at 9:30am & 11:00am. Youth Fellowship (grade 7-12), 6-8pm. www.andersonhillsumc

ARMSTRONG CHAPEL UMC

5125 Drake Road in Indian Hill

561-4220

www.armstrongchapel.org

Greg Stover, Senior Pastor Nathan Custer, Stanley Lawrence, Assoc. Pastors Lee Tyson, Pastor to Students Traditional Worship in the Old Chapel worship 8:20am Traditonal Worship in the Sanctuary 9:40am Contemporary Worship in the Sanctuary 11:11am Christian Education at 8:20, 8:45, 9:40 & 11:00am Youth Christian Education at 9:40am Nursery Care at 9:40 and 11:11am Youth Ministeries Wednesday Nights at 7:00pm

Come Share God’s Grace With US

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR 8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org Guest Speaker

Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am

NorthStar Vineyard Community Church

Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Loveland High School, off of Rich Rd. 683-1556 www.northstarvineyard.org

Looking for a Church That Loves Kids? Looking for Acceptance & Mercy?

vineyard eastgate community church Located @ 1005 Old S.R. 74 (@ Tealtown Rd. in Eastgate)

Sunday Services 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 AM

513.753.1993 vineyardeastgate.org

PRESBYTERIAN Knox Presbyterian Church Observatoryy & Michigan g Aves (513)321-2573 Rev Thomas D York,, Pastor Rev Christena A Alcorn, Assoc Pastor Sunday Worship Service 9:15 & 11:00am Sunday School & Child Care Wheelchair Accessible

Nursery Care Provided

Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor

MADEIRA-SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The church is offering weekly adult Sunday school classes and monthly mid-week contemplative services and labyrinth walks. Visit www.hydeparkchurch.com for dates, times and locations. Nursery care for infants is provided each Sunday from 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. The church is at 1345 Grace Ave.; 871-1345.

Linwood Baptist Church

The church is hosting the Summer Parking Lot Concert Series from 7 to 9 p.m. the second Wednesday of August and September. The event includes free entertainment and refreshments; bring your lawn chairs, family and friends. Aug. 12 will be announced. Sept. 9 features Blue Tip (classic rock). The church is at 4808 Eastern Ave., Linwood; 231-4912.

Anderson Hills Christian Church

The church is hosting their Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. The concert features Breadbox, an a cappella group, with local praise singers Reneé Fisher and Julie Maguire. The event is rain or shine. The concert is free, but the church is accepting canned goods and personal items for the Inter Parish Ministry’s Choice Pantry. The church is at 8119 Clough Pike; 474-2237.

Anderson Hills United Methodist

The church is hosting a Healing and Wholeness Service at 6 p.m. the fourth Sunday of each month. It is a special prayer service for those seeking God’s hand in times of physical, emotional and spiritual troubles. The church is offering a Cancer Support Hotline. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance with a cancer diagnosis, call the church’s Cancer Support Hotline (231-4172) to talk to a cancer survivor or caregiver.

About religion

Religion news is published at no charge on a space-available basis. Items must be to our office no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the following edition. If you are having a special service, rummage sale, dinner, bazaar, festival, revival, musical presentation, holiday services or special activity that is open to the public, send us the information. E-mail announcements to easternhills@communitypress.com, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. Mail to: Eastern Hills Journal, Attention: Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, OH 45140. Mothers of PreSchoolers (MOPS) is a time for women with children ages birth through kindergarten to relax and receive helpful insights that meet the needs of moms. Meetings are the first Thursday of the month. (Childcare available.) For more information or to register, call Rhonda at 910-4313 or e-mail rhkirch@fuse.net. The church is at 7515 Forest Road, Anderson Township; 231-4172; www.andersonhillsumc.org.

Clough United Methodist

The church is hosting a Dog Wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18. Members of the Clough United Methodist Church Jamaica Mission Team will be washing dogs of all sizes and breeds. Donations will be accepted for the mission team’s trip next June to My Father’s House, a home for abandoned and orphaned children in Whitehouse Jamaica. For information about My Father’s House, visit www.jaminjamaica.com. For more information about Clough UMC, visit www.cloughchurch.org. The church is hosting Clough Unplugged, an additional midweek service. The informal “comeas-you-are” service is from 7 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 20. Nursery care is provided. The Summer sermon series is “Facebook Pages of Old Testament Friends.” The church is at 2010 Wolfangle Road,

Anderson Township; 231-4301.

Faith Christian Fellowship Church

Rock Church ministry for sevenththrough 12th grade meets the third Saturday of each month 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Features DJ, dancing, games, prizes and concessions. The church is at 6800 School St., Newtown; 271-8442.

Mount Washington Presbyterian Church

The church’s summer worship schedule is at 8:30 a.m., worship will be on the east lawn. At 10 a.m., worship will be in the sanctuary. Office hours will also change for the summer. They are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The church is at 6474 Beechmont Ave.; 231-2650; www.mwpcchurch.org.

Zion Lutheran Church

Worship services are held weekly at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., both services offer nursery care and children’s church is available for the 11 a.m. service. A variety of interesting Christian education opportunities are offered for young children, youth, high schoolers and adults at 9:45 a.m., between worship services each week. The church is at 1175 Birney Lane, Mount Washington; 231-2253.

Drake Planetarium hosts laser shows This summer, Drake Planetarium is bringing some of rock music’s biggest groups to the tristate with a Laser Show Series that lights up the planetarium skies. Shows that feature heavy rockers Metallica, the Irish mega-band U2, classic ’70s rockers Pink Floyd, and the influential Beatles fill the bill now through Aug. 9. Families will love the full-dome animated show, “Legends of the Night Sky,” which takes a lighthearted and imaginative look at the myths and stories associated with the constellations Perseus, Andromeda and Orion. Thousands of handdrawn images were created

to give the audience the sensation of being in the middle of an animated cartoon. Scenes from this show have won first place awards from the International Laser Display Association, in 1999 and again in 2000. This humorous show appeals to kids and parents alike. The laser shows incorporate classical-style 2-D animation, computer-generated 3-D animation and abstract geometrics. Music will envelop each person with the full surround-sound experience, combining with the dazzling laser display that will leave the audience enthralled with

an experience that reaches new heights. The entire show schedule is found at www.drakeplanetarium.org. Tickets are $7 in advance, $8 at the door or as a family four-pack for $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at www. drakeplanetarium.org or by calling 396-5578.

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2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301 Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery Thursday “Unplugged” Service 7:00pm 6/11-8/20, with Nursery

8000 Miami Ave. 791-4470 Summer Worship at 10:30am Children’s Church during worship Child Care Available

www.cloughchurch.org

MT. WASHINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6365 Corbly Road 513-231-3946 Rev. Thomas A. Gaiser Worship Service 10:00am Nursery Provided Visitors Welcomed "A Family in Christ and a Beacon of God’s Love for Over 150 years"

www.mtwashumc.org

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Building Homes Relationships & Families Sundays 9:15am & 10:45am

HERITAGE UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN CHURCH

2710 Newtown Rd. 231-8634 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School classes and nursery care for children and youth

“One Church, Many Paths” www.huuc.net

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST United Church of Christ in Oakley

8221 Miami Rd. (corner of Galbraith)

513-891-8181

NEW 9:30am Service -Innovative & High energy

Traditonal Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00am www.stpaulcommunityumc.org

4100 Taylor Ave 871-3136 E-Mail uccoakley@juno.com

www.community-cleveland.com/cc/uccoakley Judy Jackson, Pastor

Sunday Worship 10:00am Adult Bible Study 9:00am, Youth Sunday School 10:00am Childcare provided for Infants and Toddlers “Partners with Jesus in the Community and the World”

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COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP

Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate.

COLUMBIA TUSCULUM

323 Stites Ave.: Lasalle Bank National Association Tr. to Penklor Properties LLC; $25,800 . Columbia Tusculum 3610 Columbia Pw.: Fay Erin P. to Kifer Anne; $105,000. 426 Strafer St.: Cottage Hill Development LLC to Gatewood Kristian A. & Christa M. Sterrett; $371,774.

EAST WALNUT HILLS

1037 Windsor St.: Mcadory Louis E. to Yang Sung H.; $155,000. 1617 Mcmillan Ave.: Lehman Laura L. @(3) to Nicholson Mary Joyce & Joseph William; $60,000. 1713 Grandmere Ln.: Bley Jill to King Cyrus B. III; $235,000. 2200 Victory Pw.: Fannie Mae to Aronoff Stanley J. Tr; $172,250. 2210 Victory Pw.: Us Bank National Association Tr. to Dziadkowiec Helena; $40,000. 2356 Park Ave.: Verona Historic Residences LLC to Jhamb Neil G.; $165,375.

FAIRFAX

3726 Watterson Rd.: Downing Sherry C. to Elam Sarah B; $110,000. 6110 Elder St.: Adams Winn R. & Molly C. to Methe Brian J. & Patricia; $120,000.

HYDE PARK

1321 Cryer Ave.: Young Kathryn B. to Granberry Jeremy R.; $243,900. 3404 Pape Ave.: Duffy Margaret Stewart to Orn Jason Joseph; $180,000. 3404 Pape Ave.: Duffy Margaret Stewart to Orn Jason Joseph; $180,000. 3408 Pape Ave.: Duffy Margaret Stewart to Orn Jason Joseph; $180,000. 3555 Herschel Ave.: Duffy Margaret Stewart to Orn Jason Joseph; $180,000. 3628 Saybrook Ave.: Schlaudecker Jeffrey D. & Elizabeth P. to Brodzinski Holly E.; $215,000. 1289 Michigan Ave.: Schulten Andre Tr. & Nicole Kueper-Schulten Tr. to Vaughan Jennifer L. & Patrick M.; $446,000. 1317 Grace Ave.: Evanston Residential LLC to Musekamp Linda; $359,000. 2324 Madison Rd.: Grandin Properties Ltd. to Gollamudi Jayakrishna; $125,000. 2444 Madison Rd.: Leshner Brian to National Bank & Trust Co. Tr; $150,000. 2815 Grandin Rd.: Leonard Paul M. & Kristin J. Lorson to Taubert Kai & Tamara J.; $519,000. 2815 Grandin Rd.: Leonard Paul M. & Kristin J. Lorson to Taubert Kai & Tamara J.; $519,000. 3423 Paxton Ave.: Lafley Patrick & Jutta to Ach Katherine M.; $359,000. 3605 Pape Ave.: Wolf Chris to Stefanski Raymond A. III & Kristen J.; $201,000. 3639 Bellecrest Ave.: Moyer Christopher L. & Kathryn D. to Carpenter Matthew R. & Heather J.; $315,000. 3646 Ashworth Dr.: D. & T. Properties

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3323 Donald St.: Banks Nannetta to America National Association Tr. Bank Of; $44,000. 7017 Bramble Ave.: Peters Jessica L. to Mcgee Jennifer E.; $95,100.

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3653 Russell Ave.: Kirk George Slathial to U.S. Bank National Association Tr; $80,000. 5003 Shattuc Ave.: Vanhimbergen David K. to Mcconaughy Shawn D.; $222,000.

MADISONVILLE

4538 Lucerne Ave.: A2 Property Solutions LLC to Cincinnati Habitat For Humanity; $7,000. 5755 Adelphi St.: Lamena LLC @2 to Said Kristen; $95,500. 6718 Ledge St.: Kimmey Sean to Federal National Mortgage Association; $66,000. 6821 Buckingham Pl.: Silva Marlene D. to Whitworth Justin & Amy; $117,500. 7013 Palmetto St.: Hunt Jonathan to Litzler Teresa L.; $101,000. 5021 Anderson Pl.: Boyd William O. Tr. to Smith Nancy C.; $150,000. 5515 Davies Pl.: Mitchell Ernest E. Jr. to Countrywide Home Loan Servicing Lp; $50,000. 6501 Roe St.: Waller Willie S. & Leora J. to K&K Renovators LLC; $33,500. 6501 Roe St.: K&K Renovators LLC to Waller Nathan L. & Il Bridge Fund LLC; $45,000. 6616 Britton Ave.: Residential Funding Real Esate Holdings LLC to Roberts Shannon J.; $26,000. 6616 Britton Ave.: Residential Funding Real Esate Holdings LLC to Roberts Shannon J.; $26,000. 6718 Ledge St.: Federal National Mortgage Association to Large Creek LLC; $18,018.

CINCINNATI DISTRICT 2 Arrests/citations

Joseph Burdine, born 1991, felony assault, 2500 Columbia Parkway, July 1. Shawn W Hardy, born 1988, assault knowingly cause victim harm, 400 Delta Ave., July 2. Rickey Jones, born 1976, assault knowingly cause victim harm, 3200 Erie Ave., July 2. Willie L Pollard, born 1959, receiving stolen property, obstruction official business, 3700 Kendall Ave., July 2. Edgar Fitzgerald Russell, born 1963, receiving stolen motor vehicle, 4700 Whetsel Ave., July 3. Ronald L Devine, born 1975, obstruction official business, possession of drugs, falsification, 5400 Murray Ave., July 2. Joseph Nickley, born 1973, murder, 4400 Erie Ave., July 2. Walker L Church, born 1960, tampering with evidence, drug abuse 4600 Settle St., July 3. Anthony Jones, born 1956, forgery, 2700 Madison Road, July 2. Glenn Hartman, born 1962, theft under $300, 4800 Marburg Ave., July 3. Kimberly Brock, born 1969, theft $300 to $5000, 4800 Marburg Ave., July 1. Lisa Baker, born 1977, theft under $300, 4800 Marburg Ave., July 5.

Incidents/investigations Aggravated robbery

2700 Madison Road, June 29.

Breaking and entering

3400 Shaw Ave., June 28. 3500 Vista Ave., June 30. 5000 Madison Road, June 30.

Burglary

Elmhurst Place, June 27. Hampton Lane, June 28. 3300 Glenhurst Place, June 28. 3500 Larkspur Ave., July 1. 4800 Glenshade Ave., June 28. 5300 Weltner Ave., June 26. 5400 Glengate Lane, June 30. 5400 Ravenna St., June 29. 5500 Wagner Court, June 27. 600 Athens Ave., June 26.

Grand theft

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2500 Salem St., June 26. 3000 Griest Ave., June 26. 3500 Linwood Ave., June 27. 3700 Drake Ave., June 27. 3700 Michigan Ave., June 27. 4800 Marburg Ave., July 1.

Petit theft

2500 Langdon Farm Road, June 30. 2600 Madison Road, June 29. 3500 Monteith Ave., June 26. 3700 Drake Ave., June 27. 3700 Isabella Ave., June 26. 3700 Paxton Ave., June 28. 3800 Paxton Ave., June 27. 4800 Marburg Ave., June 27. 4800 Marburg Ave., June 27. 4800 Marburg Ave., June 28. 4800 Marburg Ave., June 30. 5300 Stewart Ave., July 1. 5800 Madison Road, June 28. 6600 Britton Ave., June 30. 900 Ellison Ave., June 26.

Rape

The Community Press published names of adults charged with offenses. The information is a public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact police: • Cincinnati: Capt. Douglas Wiesman, District 2 commander, 979-4440. theft at 3430 Highland Ave., May 30. Leonard Abraham, 44, 861 Hitchenson Ave., theft, criminal trespassing at 3240 Highland Ave., May 31. Otto Johnson, no age given, 4704 Peabody Ave., drug possession at 5300 Kennedy Ave., June 13.

Incidents/investigations Criminal damaging

Navarre Place, June 29.

Robbery

2700 Madison Road, June 27.

Rock hit windshield at I-71 and Montgomery Road, June 6.

Vehicle theft

Theft

2900 Erie Ave., June 30. 2900 Springer Ave., June 26. 4900 Mathis St., June 26. 5400 Lester Road, July 1.

Merchandise valued at $12.96 removed at 3430 Highland Ave., June 9.

COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP FAIRFAX Arrests/citations

Tonia Thompson, 40, 616 Martin Luther King, disorderly conduct at 5300 Ridge Road, June 17. Donna Tucker, 30, 4005 Brandy Chase, theft, drug possession at 3430 Highland Ave., June 22. Juvenile Male, 17, domestic violence at Ridge and Highland, June 24. Juvenile Female, 17, theft at 5245 Ridge Road, June 3. Christina Alexander, 31, 4440 Hunt Road, theft at 3240 Highland Ave., June 8. Rebecca Begley, 26, no address given, possession of drugs, possession of drug abuse instruments, endangering children at 5385 Ridge, May 25. Michael Olson, 61, 2405 Park Ave.,

Arrests/citations

• Columbia Township: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Peter Enderle, 683-3444. • Fairfax: Rick Patterson, chief, 271-7250. • Mariemont: Rick Hines, chief, 271-4089. • Terrace Park: Jerry Hayhow, chief, 831-2137 or 825-2280. Wooster Pike, June 14.

MARIEMONT

Arrests/citations

Brandy N. Whoberry, 19, 5811 Hawthorne, open container, June 19. Amanda Reynolds, 32, 8298 Wooster, driving under influence, June 13. Brian M. Wells, 30, 4287 N. Ellis, driving under suspension, June 11. Samuel J. Gothard, 23, 5734 Bramble, obstructing official business, June 20. Wilson Brinson, 39, 6443 Graceland, drug possession, disorderly conduct while intoxicated, June 20.

Incidents/investigations Theft

Abham Bouldin, 24, 2304 Millvale, driving under suspension, June 19. Briana Steele, 21, 7505 Maple Ave., wrongful entrustment, June 20. David Howard, 26, 6923 Merwin, driving under suspension, June 20. Nathaniel Hill, 18, 506 Flatt Terrace, no drivers license, June 21.

Medication taken from room at Mercy St. Theresa at Rowan Hill, June 18. iPod connector taken from vehicle at 6500 Mariemont, June 19.

Incidents/investigations Safecracking, breaking and entering

Gabriel Curiel, 29, 11484 Bernhart Court, driving under suspension, June 19.

TERRACE PARK

Arrests/citations

Books of lottery tickets taken from safe at Speedway; $3,300 at

MARIEMONT

3720 Settle Rd.: Nuckols Ellen D. to Griesser Andrew S. & Devyn L.; $163,000. 6977 Grace Ave.: Reynolds Mildred W. to Beatty John W. & Christina L.; $158,000. 3840 Belmont St.: Krysanick Carrie A. to Mountel Jacquelyn T.; $162,500.

MOUNT LOOKOUT

1117 Mclaughlin Pl.: Rimai Monica to Nardo Dominick J.; $382,500. 1237 Meriweather Ave.: Puthoff William L. & Jamie L. to Fallon Timothy J. & Patrick J.; $231,000. 2872 Alpine Te.: Brannan Paul & Heidi Anderson to Vance Nancy J. & Kevin M. Vance; $625,000. 2989 Linwood Ave.: Severino Jeffrey B. to Mcdougal Keith E. & Jamie L.; $311,500. 3147 Willis Ave.: Fisher Cassandra to Harrison Anna V.; $192,750. 623 Athens Ave.: Singh Jason to Klein Michael L. & Elizabeth H.; $487,500. 1246 Meriweather Ave.: Barve Ashish V. to Spencer Jeffrey R.; $266,000. 3220 Glengyle Ave.: Caponi Gino V. & Kelli E. Williams to Goulait Jeffrey C.; $317,000.

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Valenti Salon & Spa, a full-service Aveda salon with locations in Anderson Township and Mariemont, now offers a hair color processing room equipped with state-of-the-art touch screen computers.

Valenti Salon offers new look, computers Valenti Salon & Spa begins its 11th year in the salon business this year with a new look. Erin Behymer of Valenti Salon & Spa says that the salon has always redefined the salon experience by offering impeccable customer service and highly skilled stylists that deliver cutting-edge haircuts and

hair color. In 2009, Valenti Salon & Spa owners, Anna Fischer and Vince Fischer, decided to take the salon to a new level by offering a hair color processing room equipped with state-of-the-art touch screen computers. Due to the high volume of hair color that Valenti Salon provides to clients, a

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Nicole Zellen has joined Executive Service Corps of Cincinnati (ESCC) as a volunteer consultant. ESCC is a nonprofit organization that provides full management conZellen sulting services to other nonprofit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area. Zellen, brand manager for Curel, has been with KAO Brands since 2003. Previously, she was in brand-related positions with Playtex, Johnson & Johnson and Gorton’s Seafood. Zellen earned her MBA from Duke University and her B.S. degree in marketing and international business from Babson College. She and her husband, David, and their daughter live in Hyde Park.

Career event

Liberty National Life Insurance Co., a subsidiary of the Torchmark Corp., will conduct a grand opening and job interview event Wednesday, July 22, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Cincinnati - Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. Interviews are at 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. The company is seeking

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to appoint more than 100 sales agents and sales management positions initially, with the possibility of additional growth in the future, at its many new branch offices in the Cincinnati area. No experience necessary. Liberty National says that it provides complete training and the opportunity for rapid advancement at every level. Job seekers who are unable to attend should call 248-0967 or e-mail LNLCincy@gmail.com to schedule an alternate interview time. Visit www.libnat.com/ lnlrecruiting.

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Allstate Insurance Co. has recognized Allstate exclusive agency owner Alison Doner (Hyde Park Agency) with the Chairman’s Conference Award for high standards in customer satisfaction, customer retention and profitable business growth. The Hyde Park Agency is one of only 6 percent of insurance agencies and personal financial representatives for Allstate nationally to reach this level of achievement, based on sales for auto, property, commercial, power sports insurance and financial services in the country. The Hyde Park Agency is located at 2702 Erie Ave., suite 308. Call 871-5300.

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Somerset, Kentucky’s Premiere Inn Located Just Minutes from Lake Cumberland

There is a joke among friends here, “It’s a Phoenix that has risen from the ashes. ”When Charles and Allison Hahn Sobieck purchased the property at 502 North Main Street (in Somerset, Kentucky), there was a lot of work to be done, to say the least. With the vision of a B & B and a home in ruins, there were little choices. The dilapidated structure was removed, then reconstructed as it had been in the 1850’s. It’s a brand new home. A bit of an unusual concept for a bed and breakfast. “We reconstructed the home from scratch. This gave us the benefit of designing every amenity possible along the way, ”said Allison Sobieck, owner. Every room is equipped with many amenities you don’t often find in a traditional bed and breakfast, but rather a fine hotel. Every room has a full sized closet with a pair of micro-fiber robes hanging in them, 400- count Egyptian cotton sheets, cable TV with DVD players, queen sized beds, and a host of other things. For instance, 2 rooms have gas fireplaces and 3 rooms have whirlpool tubs. We even offer many add on amenities such as massage, dinner, flowers, etc…

The rooms are only half of the reason to come to The Doolin House. Owners Charles and Allison just happen to both be chefs. Some of the breakfast specialties include Caramel Banana French Toast and Southern Eggs Benedict (2 fried green tomatoes topped with 2 slices of smoked bacon, 2 eggs over easy and Hollandaise). Chuck is usually in charge of breakfast and tries to do new and different things every day. Chef Chuck pointed out, “It’s fun to experiment with breakfast. It’s the one meal that encompasses all foods. It’s perfectly acceptable to see smoked salmon or a pork cutlet at the breakfast table. ”For those in no rush to rise and shine, breakfast in bed is served at no additional charge. When you need a weekend get away that’s not too far from home or you are planning your summer vacation to beautiful Lake Cumberland, remember that The Doolin House Bed and Breakfast is only a phone call away.

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Three Hyde Park residents has joined the 2009 Cincinnati American Marketing Association (AMA) Board. Kelly Blake, president, is a marketing consultant with more than 13 years of experience in the marketing industry working for companies such as Intrinzic Marketing & Design Inc., Ford Motor Co. and Intel Corp. She earned her MBA from the University of California – Davis and joined the Cincinnati AMA in 2004. David J. Alex, treasurer, is a certified public accountant and a personal financial specialist. He is the owner of Alex & Co., a certified public accounting firm in Kenwood. Alex is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati undergraduate and MBA programs. Gina Sieving, vice-president of sponsorship, is a versatile professional with more than seven years of business experience in marketing, sales, training and development and account management in the financial services and insurance fields. She holds a B.S. in education and a master of education from Miami University.

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