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Scott McManis, a police specialist with the Cincinnati Police Special Services K9 Unit, gives a demonstration with Diesel, a Belgian Malinois, during last week’s National Night Out in Madisonville.

The heroism Brad Wenstrup witnessed during his 2005 tour of duty in Iraq reignited the idea for his Thank America Foundation. “It started as an idea I had several years ago where we took a look at and supported Americans who were doing good on a national scale,” he said. Wenstrup “It was put on the back burner when I got deployed to Iraq.” Wenstrup, an Army reservist, will speak about his foundation at the next Mount Lookout Community Council meeting Monday, Aug. 17. John Brannock, Mount Lookout Community Council president, said the council will present Wenstrup with a $500 check from the May golf outing fundraiser. “We’re more of a conduit toward other charitable things (and) we support other foundations that are supporting veterans,” Wenstrup said. “We’re a grassroots group

If you go • What: Mount Lookout Community Council meeting. • When: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 • Where: Christ the King Parish Center, 3223 Linwood Ave. • Questions? Call the info line at 723-5599. within Cincinnati trying to make a difference.” As a long-term goal, Wenstrup said he’d like to expand the Thank America First Foundation to support mission trips and other nonmilitary organizations. The foundation has supported the Disabled Veterans of America and organizes Veterans Day events around the area. Wenstrup is running for mayor of Cincinnati and said he won’t be speaking about his campaign, but he will listen to residents’ comments or concerns. Brannock said Kim Fender, executive director of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, will also speak at the meeting and Cincinnati planner Valerie Daley will make a presentation about the city’s new comprehensive plan.

Mariemont residents seeking vote on zone By Lisa Wakeland lwakeland@communitypress.com

Some Mariemont residents are collecting signatures on a petition to let voters decide on a new residential district. Village Council unanimously adopted an ordinance in July that created the new zoning district, which clears the way for a proposed condominium complex near West Street and Thorndike and Madisonville roads. The new “Residential D” district is in response to a proposal from Rick Greiwe, the developer who built the Jordan Park condominiums on Miami Road. Many of the concerns about the new district surround the maximum building height allowed, which is 45 feet to the peak of the roof. “People look at Jordan Park and it’s too big and too tall,” resident

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Some Mariemont residents have complained that the new Jordan Park condominiums on Miami Road are too big. Citizens are petitioning to vote on a new residential zoning district, which would allow a similar complex in the village. Rick Greiwe is the developer behind the new proposal and Jordan Park. Toby Acheson said. “You used to be able to see trees and now you can’t see anything.” Acheson is part of a group of residents circulating the petitions and said he’s fairly certain they’ll

have enough signatures to get the issue on a ballot. Village Solicitor Ed McTigue said citizens can petition a vote on any legislation council passes, but it must be done within 30 days before any ordinances become effective. Some residents have raised concerns that the zoning change is tailored around this specific condominium plan. Peter Nurse has said council should not rely Greiwe’s goodwill, but write the new zoning ordinance as if “the meanest, moneygrubbing developer” wanted to build in the village. “It’s an important enough issue that should be left to the voters,” Acheson said. “If council wanted to revisit the issue, hopefully they’ll listen to other input.” The petitions must be submitted to the Hamilton County Board

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New zone • The new “Residential D” zoning designation is for multiple dwellings in one structure, such as condominums. • It mimics the other three Mariemont residence districts, allowing for home-based businesses and community centers. • It requires 60 percent of parking to be underground. • Maximum height, to the peak of the roof, is 45 feet. • Front yard setback is 10 feet, less than other residential zones • It requires up to 30 feet of rear yard setback, and varies by building height. • Side yard setback is 10 feet if the building abuts commercial or multifamily buildings; 20 feet is required if the building abuts single- or two-family residences. of Elections by Aug. 20 to be on the November ballot.

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Oakley business district improvements on track By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

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part of the project. He said it would probably be several weeks before actual work begins, but he said it is hoped a schedule would be ready within a week. Allen said the Cincinnati Park Board plans to present its plan for improvements to

said Oakley Community Council member Skip Allen about streetscape improvements along Madison Road in Oakley Square. Allen said the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traffic department was expected to meet with the developer soon, and work on the water lines would likely be the first

the esplanade next month, possibly during the monthly meeting of the Oakley Community Council. He said the availability of city funds could have an impact on the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A big consideration is budgetary,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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The property maintenance code being developed by Columbia Township will help the township deal with properties such as this one by placing guidelines and restrictions on township property.

Hemingway said during the committee’s Thursday, Aug. 27, meeting, members should be ready to begin writing a proposal of what the code will entail. He said the committee is focusing on the exterior of township homes – grass, weeds, siding and windows – for now, though Township Administrator Michael Lemon said that focus could eventually expand to the interior as well. Hemingway said while not all the areas of Columbia Township are represented in the committee, there is a

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munity Oriented Policing Services to hire an additional officer. Mayor Dan Policastro said he spoke with U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-2nd Dist.) who told him the funding would be funneled through the state. He added that the village has not received any notification of funding for another police officer from state officials.

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Newly built school to open its doors in Madisonville By Forrest Sellers

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First-grade instructor Poonam Dhamija can’t wait for the new school year to begin. “This is the first summer I was anxious to come to school,” she said. A likely reason for this is that she and her students will be in a brand new building. The new John P. Parker School, 3500 Lumford Place, Madisonville, will open its doors Tuesday, Aug. 18. Principal Kimberly Mack said the building was designed with the students in mind. “(It) has sparked their interest in coming back,” she said. The building will include an academic and a community wing. Mack said the new building

will incorporate up-to-date technology. Each classroom will be equipped with projectors mounted on the ceiling that can be used in conjunction with computers used by the teachers. Reading will also be a big focus. A library is centrally located in the school. Mack said one of the school’s slogans is “good students read good books.” As part of this theme, images of books will adorn various parts of the school. The building will also have a parent center and community room. “It was important for this school to be seen as a focal point in the community,” said Mack. John P. Parker School has students in preschool through grade eight.

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Principal Kimberly Mack talks with student volunteer Clarissa Mack in the lobby of the new John P. Parker School in Madisonville.

CPS gears up for swine flu

Madisonville school recognized for healthy meals

By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

Good health has helped a Cincinnati school once again taste success. Seven Hills School in Madisonville was honored with an Achievement of Excellence Award by the American Culinary Federation in the Noncommercial Dining Establishment category. Seven Hills School – the largest independent, non-church-affiliated school in Ohio – also received an award in 2007. “You have to have a passion for feeding kids nutritionally,” said Jan Alford, food service director at Seven Hills. Alford said an effort is made to provide balanced meals and eliminate excess sugar and salt. “We are very hands (on) here,” she said. The school traditionally serves from 300 to 350 students daily, she said. Master chef Jimmy Gherardi is the chef in residence at Seven Hills. He is also a fellow of the World Master Chefs Society. Gherardi said the school has begun working with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation as part

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Master chef Jimmy Gherardi and food service director Jan Alford promote healthy eating at Seven Hills School. The American Culinary Federation recently honored the school with an Achievement of Excellence Award. of an initiative to promote healthier eating. He said working as a chef at Seven Hills is fitting. “Most chefs are teachers anyway,” he said. Gherardi, who lives in Hyde

SCHOOL NOTES Bell attends conference

Anne-Stuart Bell, a student at the Seven Hills School, recently attended the 2009 National Junior Leaders (NJLC) Conference “CSI: Forensic Science.” The 10-day youth leadership program was held on the campus of Fordham University in New York. In a hands-on learning environment, Bell

and fellow students conducted a full analysis of a crime scene, including 3-D computergenerated facial reconstruction, ballistics, fiber and blood spatter analysis, fingerprinting, DNA analysis, medical forensics, document analysis and more. The NJLC is a youth leadership program for students from across the United States and internationally.

Park, said serving nutritious food low in sodium and fat is important. “We have a moral responsibility to feed our children healthy food,” he said.

COLLEGE CORNER Dean’s list

Jonathan Olson has been named to the 2009 spring quarter dean’s list at DePaul University. He is from Terrace Park.

Cincinnati Public Schools has a plan in place should the H1N1 virus spread during the school year. Cynthia Eghbalnia, an environmental health and safety coordinator for Cincinnati Public Schools, said the district has developed an emergency response plan and has been making preparations to deal with a potential pandemic. These preparations include organizing an incident command team with outside agencies such as the police, fire and health departments, participating in pandemic flu exercises testing emergency preparedness and training staff in responding to a pandemic spread. All of the Cincinnati Public Schools also have disaster kits for medical emergencies. “Cincinnati Public Schools has done a considerable amount of emergency planning over the years to ensure that our schools are safe and that our staff members can appropriately respond to any emergency,” said Eghbalnia via e-mail. Although Eghbalnia said it was impossible to predict the severity of a potential H1N1 outbreak, she

“It’s not necessarily that the (H1N1 virus) will be more severe, but it could be more widespread.”

Megan Hummel Public affairs specialist with Hamilton County Public Health

said the district would work closely with the Cincinnati Health Department in monitoring it. Megan Hummel, a public affairs specialist with Hamilton County Public Health, said H1N1 vaccines are expected to arrive in the fall. She said the agency is working with schools in devising a distribution plan for the vaccine. Hummel said school-age children will be among the first to be vaccinated because they tend to be at a higher risk. Hummel said public health agencies are preparing for the reemergence of the H1N1 virus. “It’s not necessarily that the illness will be more severe, but it could be more widespread,” she said. For additional information and precautions which can be taken, visit the Hamilton County Public Health Web site at www.hamiltoncountyhealth.org.

HONOR ROLLS Mount Notre Dame High School

Second honors – Shannon O’Connor and Davia Posey.

The following students have earned honors for the fourth quarter of 2008-2009.

Second honors – Kina Sitawi

Freshmen

First honors – Maeve O’Connor

Juniors

Seniors

Second honors – Emma Conway, Julia Gates, Kylie Renner and Gabrielle Smith.

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St. Ursula, Mariemont cross country returns By Mark Chalifoux

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The cross country season has arrived. Here’s a look at local high school teams who hope to keep pace in 2009.

Clark Montessori

The Clark Montessori High School cross country teams will be young in 2009. The boys return Collin Balsley and the girls return Laurel Pruden. Promising newcomers for the boys are Jonathan Crable and Greg Bak and on the girls’ side, Lauren Simmerlink and Eden Dunning should be key contributors. The team has a lot of new runners so head coach Carl Wiers said he wasn’t sure what to expect in 2009.

Mariemont

The Mariemont High School cross country team has a strong senior class and the boys’ team should be more experienced as the squad had no graduating seniors in 2008. No seniors graduated in 2008 from the girls’ team, which should be more experienced and stronger from top to bottom. Captains McKenzie Miller and Katie Weber lead the way, while seniors Charlotte Dietz, Kiley Flynn, Catherine Kauffmann, Lauren Neal and Megan Fakes will be strong contributors. The boys’ team will be led by seniors Tim Kuck, Brennen Warner and Carl Freeman and juniors Brian Austin, Andy Gorman and Calan Beasley. Kuck and Austin are the captains for the boys. Head coach Jeff Timmers said there would be a few changes this season as the boys are going from Division II to Division III and the girls are going from Division III to Division II.

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St. Ursula’s Sarah Mazzei, Christie Mideli and Nicole Hird are three of the top runners for St. Ursula. St. Ursula should have one of the top cross country teams in the region.

St. Ursula Academy

The St. Ursula Academy cross country team should be even stronger than the 2008 squad that won the GGCL championship, won a district championship, was the regional runner-up and was fifth in the state meet. Those are tough accomplishments to top but head coach Jeff Branhan thinks it’s possible for the 2009 team to do it. “This could be the finest team we’ve had during my time here,” the nine-year head coach said. “The enthusiasm and commitment the girls have shown is match only by the team camaraderie and team spirit. Last year’s experience should help us a lot this season and we’re looking forward to improving on our fifth-place finish,” Branhan said. The team is led by seniors Shannon Balmat, Mary Kate Ewalt, Erin Hecht and Christie Mideli. Juniors Nicole Hird and Abby Wilkymacky will also be standouts and sophomores Sarah Kappers and Sarah Mazzei should

Walnut Hills

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Alison Nurre, right, of Walnut Hills is expected to be one of the top runners for the Eagles this year. be key contributors. Junior Brooke Wildermuth is one of the promising newcomers for St. Ursula. “I think we’ll be a fun team to follow,” Branhan said.

St. Ursula, others back on golf course By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com

Local high school golfers are already back on the fairway. Here’s a look at local teams as they head into the season.

Clark Montessori

The Clark Montessori boys’ golf team returns all but one player from a 2008 team that finished No. 6 in the sectional tournament. Clark returns standout Monty Sloat, who was a district qualifier in 2008. The team also returns Alfred Burney-Allen, Sam Brown, Justin Smitherman, Brett Carwile and Ryan Schubert. “This season holds promise, we should have a good season,” said second-year head coach Greg Meece.

Mariemont

The Mariemont High School girls’ golf team has great potential but also has some young talent. “We’re a young team with some good players but we have lots of room for growth,” thirdyear head coach David Colaw said. The team returns sophomores Rachael Colaw, Carly Schweier and Sarah Bernstein and welcomes two freshmen, Amanda Martina and Megan Williams, to the squad The team should improve on a 5-7 record from 2008 but will be fairly young with five underclassmen in the mix for Mariemont.

Purcell Marian

The Purcell Marian High School golf team has a handful of return-

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Seven Hills junior Carlton Zesch is expected to be one of the top golfers for Seven Hills this season. ing starters and some promising new players. Purcell Marian is looking to improve on a 2008 record of 3-14. Returning are Brad Johnston, Stephen Rolf, John Berling and Will Beyersdofer. Some of the promising new players are Andrew Flohn, Jacob Kissel and Kevin Beyersdofer. In his third season as head coach, Liam Duggan said he thinks his team can build on its 2008 performance.

St. Ursula Academy

St. Ursula should have one of the strongest teams in the area again. St. Ursula returns four of the five starters from the 2008 team that finished fourth at the state tournament. The team was 17-3 in 2008 and also finished second at both the sectional and district tournaments. St. Ursula returns seniors Maggie Prokop, Megan Carroll, Catie Cardone, Kaitlyn Howard and juniors Katie Wooliver and Ellen Reinhold. The team has several promising new players, including junior Emily Nimrick and sopho-

Seniors Jon Halvonik and Brad Bedacht and juniors Ryan Gabelman, Mark France and Colin Cotton will lead the boys. Head coach Kurtis Smith said the boys’ team has strong leadership from Halvonik and Bedacht The girls will be led by seniors Mindy O’Brien and Alex Sharp and junior Courtney Collins. Sophomore Hannah Eyer and freshman Emily Hogya will also be two key contributors for Summit. O’Brien’s leadership will be key for the young team. “It will be fun to watch the girls’ team grow as the season goes on,” Smith said. “We will be inexperienced but our senior captain, Mindy O’Brien, provides great leadership.” The team is also organizing a 5k Road Race at the school Aug. 15 in honor of a cross country parent that died in 2008. The proceeds from the event will go to a scholarship in his honor.

Summit Country Day

The Summit Country Day cross country teams should have more runners in 2009 to make up two very strong teams.

The Walnut Hills High School cross country teams lost some strong talent from 2008 but have some promising newcomers to help bolster the roster. The boys return senior Alex Autran, Barry Carr and Ben Fricke. Autran was a first-team All-FAVC runner in 2008 and should be strong again. The girls’ return Emily Akin, Claire Janke, Allison Nurre, Blair Updike and Molly Koenig. The Walnut Hills eighth-grade team won the city championship in 2008 so both teams should have some help in the freshman ranks. The girls return their top three runners in Nurre, Akin and Janke and have more returning talent overall.

The remaining local school teams did not provide information by publication time.

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mores Chloe Williams, Madeline Meiners and Danielle Duesing. “With the returning players we have and a very solid supporting cast, we hope to have a strong season,” head coach Mark Hannahan said. The 2008 team set a number of school records so matching that success may be tough but St. Ursula has the talent to do it in 2009.

The Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s Athletic Division is taking registration for teams for its 2009 adult fall volleyball season. Registration ends Aug. 18, or when leagues are filled or schedules are completed. Six-person leagues are offered for co-rec, men’s and women’s teams and will be played at various gyms throughout the city. League fees are $300. Each league will be scheduled to play at 10-game season.

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Alex Priede signs with Notre Dame

The Seven Hills boys’ golf team was young in 2008, which means a more experienced squad for 2009. The team returns several starters, including junior Carlton Zesch, seniors Matt Post, Robby Woodworth and juniors Kevin Pan and Dan Shi. Head coach Doug Huff said he hopes this is the year for his team to shine. Seven Hills qualified for the district tournament last year and finished second in the league, and Huff thinks even greater heights are in reach for Seven Hills. “Possibly even to play deep into October, at the state finals,” he said.

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At Walnut Hills, first-year head coach Ron Dumas isn’t sure what to expect. Tryouts were after deadline so while he’s not sure what his roster will look like, Dumas expects the team to improve over 2008’s 9-8 record. “We’re looking forward to a good year,” he said.

Other schools’ golf team information was unavailable by publication time.

Summit Country Day School boys’ soccer star Alex Priede has verbally committed to play soccer at the University of Notre Dame. “I am excited to know that I will continue my playing career for the Fighting Irish,” said Priede, an Anderson Township resident. “I want to thank the coaching staff at The Summit for making my dream a reality.” Priede, a senior captain, has been a consistent and prolific scorer for The Summit. He recently broke the single season scoring record and is eyeing the career mark of 119. Priede led the state in scoring with 44 goals his junior year and has 82 for his career. “We are extremely proud of Alex,” head coach Barnard Baker said. “He has worked very hard athletically and academically to make this happen.” This marks the 12th NCAA Division I commitment in 10 years for The Summit soccer program. Other notables include: Dan

Youth football players wanted

Mariemont Youth Football is seeking players for its 5- and 6-year-old team, 7-year-old team and 8-year-old team. Weigh-ins are on Aug. 15. To register, visit www.mariemontyouthfootball.com. Contact 678-2310 for questions.

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Summit Country Day soccer player Alex Priede will continue his soccer career with the Division I University of Notre Dame. Dwyer (Houston-Baptist), Austin Berry (Louisville), Mike Dwyer (Cincinnati), Jack Cummings (South Carolina), Jamal Shteiwi (Kentucky), and Matt Salzano (Xavier).

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Mariemont Village Council approved Residence D zoning on July 13, 2009, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Prior to that, 10 months of public hearings have provided ample opportunity for citizens to be heard. It is time to see Residence D zoning enacted that can permit construction of apartments and condominiums under strict guidelines and review process from the Planning Commission, Architectural Review Board, and council when an area might be rezoned. Residence D zoning has been recommended by the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission, Mariemont Preservation Foundation, Marielders, and

many residents. This zoning establishes standard and controls on density, building height, setbacks, buffers, and parking spaces. This zoning, with appropriate development, can generate muchneeded new tax revenues for Mariemont. Potentially, it can continue to fulfill John Nolen’s 1921 plan and Mary Emery’s vision for greater density in housing and commercial uses in approved areas, as proposed in Nolen’s plan. Mariemont residents are urged to consider the enhancements Residence D zoning will provide our village and not join in any effort to sign a referendum petition to rescind the ordinance. Millard Rogers Miami Road Mariemont

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Should Major League Baseball reinstate Pete Rose? Why or why not? “Truthfully, I don’t care. But it does make me think again, as I have so many times in my life, about why people tend to elevate certain people to virtual sainthood based solely on athletic ability (which is usually something an individual inherits from his/her genetic makeup) or popularity as an entertainer. “In my life, I have known so many wonderful people who have given so much to others in terms of their time and talent, and have remained unknown and unrecognized. “For example, there is a young couple in our parish who have adopted a number of children, assuming lifetime responsibility for their care and development. The couple are white, and the children are black and mixed race. “These people are far more worthy of recognition and attention than any Pete Rose or Michael Jackson.” Bill B. “Yes, his playing earned it. He’s paid for his mistake long enough.” J.F. “A few years ago I’d have said no, because he broke the rules and knew all along that banishment would be the punishment if he got caught. But, with the recent steroid revelations, and the fact that many of the newly disclosed offenders will still be eligible for the Hall of Fame, or at least allowed to make a living in baseball, again – I say welcome him back. 4,256 hits speak for themselves.” P.C. “I was not a resident of Cincinnati during the days of the Big Red Machine and not a baseball fan either, so my opinion is very different than many die-hard Reds fans. “I think professional athletes need to follow the laws of the land and the ethics of their team, whether that means not betting on or against one’s team, taking steroids, killing dogs, abusing men or women, or driving while intoxicated. “I realize Pete Rose was a great baseball player, but he had no control over choosing from right and wrong. Why should he be rewarded?” E.E.C.

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What are your favorite and least favorite memories from your school days? Every week the Eastern Hills Journal asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to easternhills@ communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line. “Let me start by saying that President Obama has nothing to do with this topic. Too many times I have read answers to questions in this forum that have nothing to do with the question being asked. Instead the reader is using it as an excuse to go on an Obama tirade. You know who you are. “So to re-cap. Pete Rose not being in the Hall of Fame is NOT President Obama’s fault. “As for the question at hand, yes, Pete Rose deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. He deserved to be in a long time ago. And do you really need an asterick next to his name? “Anyone who follows baseball, and most who don’t, know what he did. But if putting one next to his name gets him in, I’m OK with that. “With all of the big names being linked to steroids lately, did Rose really disgrace the game any more than they did? A handfull of players linked to steroids are firstballot Hall of Famer’s when their time comes. Will they all be left out? I guess only time will tell. “But if we start banning players from the Hall based on their behavior on (or off the field), there won’t be much to see when you visit. T.Z. “Yes. Michael Vick, who only received a 23-month sentence for dogfighting, is eligible to be reinstated to the NFL and will likely be playing somewhere this fall. Not only was it just gambling on dogfighting and financing its operations, this boil on the buttocks of society also tortured losing dogs by electrocution, drowning and gunshot. What a sick, sociopathic individual. “Pete simply gambled on baseball, without any of the barbarianism exhibited by Michael Vick, and he is banned for life. How is that fair? It’s not, and if that is all the punishment Vick received for such revolting acts, then Pete has definitely paid his debt to society. I think most people would agree with this.” L.L.F.

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Prevention key to health care reform As Congress and President Barack Obama wrangle over health care reform, I hope they remember one very important point: Any plan that doesn’t include prevention as a key element will not succeed. In 2008, the United States spent nearly 17 percent of its total economy – that’s more than $2 trillion – on health care, yet 46 million Americans remain uninsured. While this is a staggering statistic, it’s important to remember, as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has correctly pointed out, that seeing a doctor has little to do with staying well. In fact, preventable conditions and addictions such as obesity and smoking put millions of Americans at risk for preventable diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. In my home state of Ohio, where I serve as director of Health, these risk factors are prevalent. Nearly one-quarter, 23.4 percent, of Ohio adults are cigarette smokers; 36.2 percent were overweight with a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9; and 26.5 percent were obese with a BMI of 30 or higher (an ideal BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9). And on July 1, the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) issued a report that called Ohio the 10th fattest state in the nation with 63.6 percent of the population either overweight or obese. In Ohio, the five leading causes of death – heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic lower respiratory and diabetes – all have risk factors associated with preventable conditions such as tobacco use, poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyle, etc. When you add unintentional injuries to the mix, these conditions caused 68.6 percent of Ohio deaths during 2004 through 2006. So what do we do? We focus on prevention. In fact, an investment of $10 per person per year in proven community-based prevention programs could save the United States more than $16 billion a year within five years, TFAH said in its “F as in Fat” report. That’s a

big return on investment $5.60 for every $1 spent, according to TFAH. I believe in prevention so much, I incorpoAlvin D. rated it into my Jackson private practice in the holistic Community model of health Press guest care. columnist That is care with a focus on chronic disease prevention, where patients partner with their providers to maintain good health and assist in coming up with treatment options when prevention alone is not enough. I took this message to the White House in May when I, along with leaders of some of America’s largest companies, met with Mr. Obama to discuss innovative workplace practices designed to lessen the cost of providing health care to employees. Simply stated, we must move from a “sick care” system to a true health care system. Today, the United States spends close to $100 billion – with Ohio spending about $3.3 billion; yes, with a ‘b,’ – to address the health consequences of insufficient physical activity and poor nutrition each year. Meanwhile, overweight- and obesity-related conditions accounted for 9.1 percent of U.S medical expenditures in 1998, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Many of these overweight- and obesity-related conditions can be prevented or at least well-managed by targeting their major causes – poor nutrition and a lack of physical activity. There are no quick fixes, but if we work together to improve food choices in our schools and communities; to make communities more convenient for walking and bike riding; to make employee wellness a goal for all employers; and to stress to our children the importance of playing (physical activity) and eating well, some-

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You can help cut down on smog It thrives during summer. You can barely see it coming, but at its worst it has been known to kill. It is particularly dangerous for children, the elderly and people with respiratory problems, but it does not discriminate – affecting every person it comes into contact with. What is this silent pollutant? Smog. The word itself comes from a combination of smoke and fog, two things that have a similar look to smog’s hazy appearance. However, the white vapor that makes up smog is actually a form of air pollution. “Smog is a very serious issue in our region, negatively affecting the health of our residents and the environment we live in,” said Steve Pendery, president of the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) and Campbell County executive judge. “It’s a concern that should be on the minds of everyone in the area - especially during this time of year.” Smog can be caused by a variety of chemical reactions, but in the Greater Cincinnati area the main component is ground-level ozone. This type of ozone is the very same gas that is found miles above earth’s surface in the ozone layer, but when ozone is close to

the ground it is labeled as ground-level ozone or “bad” ozone. Smog and ground-level ozone are both created when heat and sunEmily light react with Feldman vehicular and emisCommunity industrial sions, causing Press guest d a n g e r o u s columnist effects on people’s health and the environment. Smog affects the lungs’ working capacity, making it harder to breath. It can cause shortness of breath, pain, wheezing and coughing as well as nose and eye irritation. Inhaling smog can create longer-lasting health problems, such as, chronic inflammation of lung tissue, increased respiratory symptoms, heart attacks, lung disease and chronic bronchitis. Throughout the year, air pollution levels are monitored. When there are high levels of emissions in the presence of sunlight or high temperatures, a smog alert is issued to warn individuals of the pollution. Local media outlets announce when a smog alert is in effect - but smog alert information

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can also be found by calling 1800-621-SMOG. Residents can also sign up to receive an e-mail or fax alert by calling the number. Smog is particularly harmful for children, the elderly and people with asthma or respiratory problems because their lungs are more sensitive to air pollution. It is recommended that these groups limit outdoor activity during smog alerts. There are also a variety of ways to reduce individual air pollution. “By staying informed and making simple adjustments to our daily routine, we can all help reduce this harmful form of pollution,” said OKI Executive Director Mark Policinski. “Keeping track of smog alerts helps us know when those adjustments are crucial.” Some of these adjustments include walking, riding a bike or carpooling to reduce vehicle emissions and filling up vehicles and using gasoline powered lawn equipment after 8 p.m. More information about smog and tips to reduce air pollution can be found at www.DoYourShare.org or by calling 1-800-621-SMOG. Emily Feldman is the Ohio-KentuckyIndiana Regional Council of Governments clean air assistant.

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‘Lots’ of changes planned New flower show location had ‘teething pains’ By Caitlin Varley cvarley@communitypress.com

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Chuck Warinner toasts to Dilly Cafe’s awards for its extensive wine selection. Chuck and his wife, Robbie, have owned the store for 20 years.

Wine, food come together at Dilly Café The owners of Dilly Café Wines and Gourmet in Mariemont take pride in the expansive wine selection. “We definitely try to zig where everyone else would zag,” said Chuck Warinner, who owns Dilly Café with his wife, Robbie. “(We’re) drawn to the ones that are unique.” Robbie said their selection includes more than 1,000 different wines. That selection recently won them another award from Wine Spectator magazine, the only award given in the Tristate area. Dilly Café has grown from a small sandwich shop to a restaurant and gourmet shop during its time in the Mariemont Strand. “We wanted to build the place we’d like to go to if we weren’t working here,” Chuck said. He bought the place with his father-in-law 20 years ago and said he didn’t expect it to turn into a career. Both new and regular customers come for the

THINGS TO DO Fun fest

St. Mary Church is hosting its Fun Fest from 6 p.m. to midnight, Friday, Aug. 14, at St. Mary Church - Hyde Park, 2845 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. The festival includes rides, music, food, raffle and games for all ages. The event is free. Call 321-1207.

Dilly Café Wines and Gourmet

6818 Wooster Pike, Mariemont 561-5233 Chuck and Robbie Warinner, owners www.dillycafe.com Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday.

food, which includes everything from crab cakes and fresh salmon to burgers and BLTs. Chuck said they try to make it a casual, fun atmosphere with good service from good people. “It’s a neighborhood institution and it doesn’t feel like we’ve been here for 20 years,” he said. Dilly Café also features live music, weekly wine tastings and a full-service bar stocked with craft beers. By Lisa Wakeland. Send your “Small Business Spotlight” suggestions to espangler@ communitypress.com Miles: Cincinnati: Including Clifton Gorge, Southeast Indiana, and Northern Kentucky.” Call 396-8960 or visit www.josephbeth.com.

Millions of peaches

Nectar is hosting Dinner Club at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Nectar, 1000 Delta Ave., Mount Lookout. The themed dinner is part of the Locavore Series: Peaches, The Flavor of Summer. The event is with Farmers market Beiersdorfer Orchard, GuilHyde Park Farmers Market ford, Ind. The cost is $55 and is open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 reservations are required. Call p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at U.S. 929-0525. Bank Hyde Park, 3424 Edwards Road, Hyde Park. The event includes local proHiking around town duce and farm goods, gourJoseph-Beth Booksellers is hosting local author Tamara met foods and more. Music York at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. will be by Janice T. “Sun13, at Joseph-Beth Book- flower” on native flutes. Call sellers, 2692 Madison Road, 561-3151. Norwood. She will discuss and sign “60 Hikes Within 60

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The Cincinnati Flower Show celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, but it was the first time the show was held in Symmes Township. The Symmes Township board of trustees held an open meeting July 15 to go over what went well and what needs work. Ken Bryant, president of the Symmes Township board of trustees, said they have a five-year contract with the flower show. “We anticipated some teething pains,” Bryant said. The meeting was open to the public, but Bryant said it was mostly a conversation between the board and flower show representatives. He said that could mean people were happy with the show or at least not upset enough to come to the meeting to complain. “The future bodes well for (the flower show) here,” Bryant said. Bryant said the paid attendance was equal to 2008’s show at Coney Island. Pedestrian flow went well and the vendors were happy, Bryant said. “Everyone in the area ... welcomed this endeavor,” Bryant said. Even though the show was an overall success, there were problems, including traffic and parking issues. Bryant said they were not adequately set up for bus pickup and dropoff and there was not a good turnaround area. This aggravated traffic problems. The shuttle buses allowed people to park in local church parking lots and be transferred to the show, which was held in Symmes Park, but Bryant said they did not have enough buses. Bryant said valet parking worked well, but it was understaffed, which caused a back log. Parking was also an issue because they could not use the Rozzi lot all of the time. Bryant said he hopes this will change next year. “We will make a dent in it,” Bryant

The Cincinnati Zoo’s 4month-old tiger cubs finally have names. After sifting through more than 3,000 names submitted from across the country during the 17-day contest, judges finally selected the four winning names. The panel of judges included four members of the Cat House animal care staff and the zoo’s curator of mammals. “It was a tough decision between names of different origins, meanings and uniqueness,” said Mike Dulaney, Cincinnati Zoo curator of mammals and species survival plan subspecies coordinator for Malayan tigers. “It came down to what name was fitting and appropriate for each cub.” The four winning names are Tahan (pronounced Ta-

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of using off-duty officers from other communities. Mary Margaret Rochford, president and director of shows for the Cincinnati Horticultural Society, said the show went well and the only issues were temporary and parking-related. “I think next year those will basically fade away,” Rochford said. She said next year Symmes Township will have two more parking lots completed. Rochford said Symmes Park is a good location from a production standpoint because it’s almost all on solid ground. “For us, it was wonderful,” Rochford said. “The people all loved FILE PHOTO Sue Sturgeon, president of Greater Cincinnati Master the show.” Rochford said feedback has been Gardners, glues moss on the GROW exhibit at the 99.9 percent positive. She added that Cincinnati Flower Show at Symmes Park. exhibitors liked it and the location was said. easy to find. Traffic was also an issue for local Rochford also complimented the residents who could not get out of Symmes Township staff. their driveways. Bryant said next year “The Symmes staff were just fanthey hope to put local police officers tastic,” Rochford said. “They really there since they know the area instead know their park well.”

Cincinnati Zoo’s tiger cubs named by locals

The four newly named Malayan Tiger cubs at the Cincinnati Zoo. Han, Malaysian for strength and endurance), Bashir (pronounced baSHEER, meaning harbinger of good things), Kadar (pronounced ka-DAR, meaning powerful) and Tanvir (pronounced TanVeer, meaning strong). Tahan was submitted by

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Christina Martin of Green Township. Kadar was submitted by Rachel Gaines of Kettering. Tahan was submitted by Ian Gabby of Oxford and Tanvir was submitted by Christine Tan of Avondale. Multiple entries of the winning names were placed

in a random drawing for the final winner to be chosen. All four winning entries will receive a basic family level membership to the Cincinnati Zoo. Cincinnati Zoo visitors can see Tahan, Bashir, Kadar and Tanvir with their mother every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Tiger Canyon. The Malayan tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) is one of six living subspecies of tiger. Currently, the Malayan tiger is considered endangered. There are 54 Malayan tigers living in North American AZA accredited zoos and it is estimated there are less than 1,000 remaining in the wild. The Cincinnati Zoo has had Malayan tigers since 1990 and has produced 28 cubs since that time.

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ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Paint Your Own Pottery Class, 3:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Funke Fired Arts, 3130 Wasson Road. Short lesson followed by pottery painting. Wide range of mugs, plates, bowls and more available. $7.50-$40. Registration required. 871-2529; www.funkefiredarts.com. Oakley.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Beechmont Squares, 7:30 p.m. Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave. Western-style square dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Anderson Township.

FARMERS MARKET

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

FESTIVALS

St. Mary Fun Fest, 6 p.m.-midnight, St. Mary Church - Hyde Park, 2845 Erie Ave. Rides, music, food, raffle, games for all ages. Free. 321-1207. Hyde Park. American Legion Post 484 Carnival, 6 p.m.-11 p.m. American Legion Post 484, 1837 Sutton Ave. Games, bid-n-buy, raffle and more. All ages. Free. 231-7351; www.legion484.org. Mount Washington.

FILMS

Family Outdoor Movie Night, 8:30 p.m. Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road. Bring seating. Concessions available. Benefits the church Jamaica Mission Team’s trip to My Father’s House in Whitehouse, Jamaica.Donations accepted. 231-4301; www.cloughchurch.org. Anderson Township.

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LITERARY - SIGNINGS

Tamara York, 7 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Author discusses and signs “60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cincinnati: Including Clifton Gorge, Southeast Indiana, and Northern Kentucky.” 396-8960; www.josephbeth.com. Norwood.

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Blink 182, 6:30 p.m. Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave. With Fall Out Boy, Panic at the Disco and Chester French. $65.50, $41.50, $21.50. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com. Anderson Township.

PUBLIC HOURS

Wetland Adventure Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road. Wet playground with 16-foot tree with 2 slides, great blue heron, frogs, turtles and flowers that spray water. $2 ages 2-12; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Anderson Township. F R I D A Y, A U G . 1 4

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Wheel Thrown Pottery, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Funke Fired Arts, 3130 Wasson Road. Short lesson followed by guided practice. Snacks and materials included. $30. Reservations required. 871-2529. Oakley.

CIVIC

Eastside Yardwaste Recycling Drop-Off Site, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 946-7734. Newtown. Backpack Challenge, 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Target, 8680 Beechmont Ave. Parking lot. Donate school supplies for students in need throughout the area. Benefits social service agencies in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Presented by Q102-FM (101.9). 699-5102; www.wkrq.com. Anderson Township.

DANCE CLASSES

Line Dance Class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Oakley Community Center, 3882 Paxton Ave. Line dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776. Oakley.

EXERCISE CLASSES

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.

Crue Fest 2: The White Trash Circus, 5:30 p.m. Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave. With Godsmack, Theory of A Deadman, Drowning Pool and Charm City Devils. $103, $83, $51.50, $37.50 lawn. Presented by Live Nation. 800-745-3000. Anderson Township.

For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com. Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Music by Waiting on Ben. Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road. Bring seating. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. ; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.

NATURE

Wings At Woodland, 9 a.m. Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road. Seasongood Nature Center. Naturalist-led early bird walk. Bring binoculars. Followed by coffee and bagels. Ages 8 and up.Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.

SPORTS

River Downs Live Thoroughbred Racing, 1:20 p.m.-6 p.m. Bud Select Friday, 3-6 p.m. River Downs, Free admission, general parking; $5 Turf Terrace table; $3 preferred parking, box seats and Turf Terrace seat; $2 preferred parking for simulcast. ; www.riverdowns.com. Anderson Township. S A T U R D A Y, A U G . 1 5

ART EXHIBITS

New Acquisitions, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Eisele Gallery of Fine Art, 791-7717. Fairfax. Frank Herrmann and Zachary Herrmann, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Closson’s Art Gallery Oakley, 762-5510; www.clossons.com. Oakley. Positively Ninety, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Anderson Center, 688-8400. Anderson Township.

ATTRACTIONS

Airplane Rides, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunken Airport, $75 and up. 321-7465; www.flamingoair.net. Linwood.

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; www.andersontownship.org. Anderson Township. Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.

FESTIVALS

St. Mary Fun Fest, 5 p.m.-11 p.m. St. Mary Church - Hyde Park, Free. 321-1207. Hyde Park. American Legion Post 484 Carnival, 5 p.m.-midnight, American Legion Post 484, Free. 231-7351; www.legion484.org. Mount Washington.

FOOD & DRINK

Cincinnati Dinner Train, 7 p.m. Cincinnati Dinner Train, 4725 Madison Road. Boards at Barbecue Revue. Three-hour train ride complete with four-course meal on restored vintage rail cars. $69.95; plus tax, gratuity and alcoholic beverages. Reservations required, available online. 791-7245. Madisonville.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m. breadbox. With Reneé Fisher and Julie Maguire. Anderson Hills Christian Church, 8119 Clough Pike. On back lawn. Rain or shine. Donations benefit Inter Parish Ministry’s Choice Pantry.Free, donation of canned good accepted. 4742237; www.andersonhillschristianchurch.org. Anderson Township. Pat Benatar and Blondie, 7:30 p.m. Free preshow cook-out 6 p.m. Includes brats, mets, hot dogs and salads. PNC Pavilion at Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave. With the Donnas. $79.50, $52.50, $35. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com. Anderson Township.

RECREATION

Summer Sand Bash, 2 p.m. The Sandbar, 4625 Kellogg Ave. Food, drinks, music, prizes and more. Benefits Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati. 721-2905; www.summersandbash.com. East End.

SPORTS

River Downs Live Thoroughbred Racing, 1:20 p.m.-6 p.m. River Downs, Free admission, general parking; $5 Turf Terrace table; $3 preferred parking, box seats and Turf Terrace seat; $2 preferred parking for simulcast. ; www.riverdowns.com. Anderson Township. S U N D A Y, A U G . 1 6

ART EXHIBITS

Always on a Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. With Ted Borman. Miller Gallery, 2715 Erie Ave. Summer series of artist’s mini-shows. 8714420. Hyde Park. Positively Ninety, noon-6 p.m. Anderson Center, 688-8400. Anderson Township.

FARMERS MARKET

Hyde Park Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Music by Janice T. “Sunflower” on native flutes. 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.

FESTIVALS

St. Mary Fun Fest, 3 p.m.-10 p.m. Spaghetti dinner, beer and wine available. St. Mary Church - Hyde Park, Free. 321-1207. Hyde Park.

HISTORIC SITES

Miller-Leuser Log House Open House, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Miller-Leuser Log House, 6550 Clough Pike. Tour of 1796 historic log house and farm buildings. The oldest log cabin in Hamilton County remaining on its original site. Free. Presented by Anderson Township Historical Society. 231-2114; www.andersontownship.org. Anderson Township.

MUSIC - CLASSICAL

Summer Carillon Concerts, 7 p.m. Richard D. Gegner, carillonneur. Richard Watson, carillonneur. Mary M. Emery Carillon, Pleasant Street, Listen in 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.

PROVIDED

The St. Mary Fun Fest is at St. Mary Church in Hyde Park from Friday-Sunday, Aug. 14-16, 2845 Erie Ave. It includes rides, music, food, a raffle, and games for all ages. It is free. Call 321-1207. Times are 6 p.m. to midnight Friday; 5-11 p.m. Saturday; and 3-10 p.m. Sunday, with a spaghetti dinner available this day. M O N D A Y, A U G . 1 7 Eastside Yardwaste Recycling Drop-Off Site, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 946-7734. Newtown.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Zumba Fitness Class, 6:30 p.m. Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 379-4900. Anderson Township. Summer Video Exercise Classes, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Senior Center, Free. 474-3100. Anderson Township.

FARMERS MARKET

Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.8 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 5612004. Newtown.

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

Victoria Hallerman, 7 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Author discusses and signs “How We Survived Prostate Cancer: What We Did and What We Should Have Done.” 396-8960; www.josephbeth.com. 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; www.bluemanateebooks.com. Oakley. Make a Mess at the Manatee Jr. Edition, 10:30 a.m. Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore, 3054 Madison Road. Read picture book and create art project based on book. With Miss Kelli, artist-in-residence. Ages 2-4. $3. 731-2665. Oakley.

MUSIC - ROCK

Bam & Dave, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill, 4609 Kellogg Ave. 871-1820. East End.

PUBLIC HOURS

Coney Island, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Rides open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave. Parking $7. Amusement park with world’s largest recirculating pool and classic family and kiddie rides. Free admission with donation of new fan or air conditioner or $15 cash donation to St. Vincent de Paul’s Fan Drive June 17-Aug. 9.$21.95, $10.95 ages 2-3, $11.95 after 4 p.m.; pool only: $11.95, $3.95 ages 2-3, $8.95 after 4 p.m.; rides: $11.95, $6.95 ages 3 and under, $8.95 after 4 p.m. 232-8230. Anderson Township. Wetland Adventure Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road. Wet playground with 16-foot tree with 2 slides, great blue heron, frogs, turtles and flowers that spray water. $2 ages 2-12; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Anderson Township.

SHOPPING PROVIDED

Venus Williams is just one tennis champion scheduled to compete at Western and Southern Group Masters and Women’s Open, held through Aug. 23, at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. Women compete through Aug. 16 and men from Aug. 17-23. For tickets, visit www.cincytennis.com or call 800-745-3000.

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CIVIC

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; www.grantcountyanimalshelter.petfinder.org. Oakley.

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HEALTH / WELLNESS

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 - SIGNINGS

Linwood Barclay, 7 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Author discusses and signs “Fear the Worst.” 396-8960; www.josephbeth.com. Norwood.

MUSIC - BENEFITS

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ATTRACTIONS

Airplane Rides, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunken Airport, $75 and up. 321-7465; www.flamingoair.net. Linwood.

CIVIC

Eastside Yardwaste Recycling Drop-Off Site, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 946-7734. Newtown.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Preschool Story Time with Miss Gail, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore, 3054 Madison Road. 731-2665. Oakley.

Jam for Jamaica Concert, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road. Midnight Silence performs. Concessions available. Students should bring ID. Grades 7-12. Benefits the church’s 2010 Jamaica Mission Team. $5. 231-4301; www.cloughchurch.org. Anderson Township.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Heaven and Hell, 7 p.m. PNC Pavilion at Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave. With Coheed and Cambria. $99.50, $49.50. 800-7453000. Anderson Township.

SEMINARS

The Recession: Coping Skills in Uncertain Times, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. St. John Fisher Church, 3227 Church St. How to deal with life in this economy. Topics include addressing the losses, talking with your children and more. Free. Registration required. Presented by Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio. 241-7745. Newtown.

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MUSIC - CONCERTS

Nickelback, 7 p.m. Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave. With Hinder, Papa Roach and Saving Abel. $89.50, $69.50, $35 lawn. Presented by Live Nation. 800-745-3000. Anderson Township.

PUBLIC HOURS

Wetland Adventure Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Woodland Mound, $2 ages 212; vehicle permit required. 521-7275. Anderson Township.

PROVIDED

Kings Island will host seventh-generation member of the Wallenda family of daredevils, Nik Wallenda, pictured, for a high-wire walk at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. The cable is the diameter of a nickel, suspended 262 feet in the air and runs from the park’s entrance to the Eiffel Tower or 800 feet . Wallenda will walk the high wire without a net or harness. The event is free with park admission. Visit www.visitkingsisland.com. See video of his record-breaking walk at http://tinyurl.com/muh6bn.

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Eastern Hills Press

August 12, 2009

The emerging spirituality of imperfection

Some people think Trying to be perfect in being spiritual means anything is a huge mistake. becoming perfect. Not Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at all. Throughout the human. centuries there has Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doubly so when it gradually emerged a comes to the spiritual part of spirituality of imperfecbeing human. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s said the tion. A spirituality of first prayer of a human is a imperfection says that cry for help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;O God, come Father Lou the first step involves to my assistance, O Lord Guntzelman facing oneself squarely make haste to help me,â&#x20AC;? (Psalm 70) begins a monasPerspectives and seeing ourselves as we are: mixed-up, ticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prayer. Bill Wilson, founder of Alco- incomplete, and imperfect. To be human is to be errorholics Anonymous, never did â&#x20AC;&#x153;get religion,â&#x20AC;? but he did become a prone. We are more than the spiritual man. Through the pain of beasts, less than God, yet somehis life experience he came to real- how we are both. Authors Ernest Kurtz and ize that unless he made connection with a power greater than Katherine Ketcham write, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spirituhimself, he was lost. He was con- ality helps us first to see, and then vinced that â&#x20AC;&#x153;We must find some to understand, and eventually to spiritual basis for living, else we accept the imperfection that lies at die.â&#x20AC;? the very core of our human be-

ing.â&#x20AC;? Spirituality is not a formula to follow; it is a relationship with God. Spirituality is not about competency; it is about intimacy. Spirituality is not about perfection and doing everything right; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about connection. In â&#x20AC;&#x153;Messy Spiritualityâ&#x20AC;? Michael Yaconelli states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The way of the spiritual life begins where we are now in the mess of our lives. Accepting the reality of our broken, flawed lives is the beginning of spirituality, not because the spiritual life will remove our flaws but because we let go of seeking perfection and, instead, seek God, the one who is present in the tangledness of our lives.â&#x20AC;? A more terse description of our flawed nature is contained in Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Great God Brown,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Man is born broken. He

lives by mending. The grace of God is the glue.â&#x20AC;? Hopefully along the way we become more humble, loving and compassionate. The steps along the way are not ascending some recognizable glorious staircase called ego, but learning to live the ordinariness of our everyday lives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fuss too much about yourself, or fight the truth, just accept yourself and grow,â&#x20AC;? said an old spiritual director. As Henri Nouwen wrote in his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Genesee Diary,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;He who thinks that he is finished is finished. Those who think they have arrived, have lost their way. Those who think they have reached their goal, have missed it. Those who think they are saints, are demons.â&#x20AC;? The secular world does not encourage people to acknowledge

the spiritual aspect of our nature. Rather it rages against religious systems which they believe deprive us of our desires and physical vitality. David Tacey says of the secularist, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When religion is rejected, it does not mean that the spirit and soul go away or disappear. They are simply repressed into the unconscious where they become factors of disturbance and causes of psychic suffering.â&#x20AC;? Imperfection is the crack in our armor, the wound that lets God in. 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.

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August 12, 2009

SĂĄnchez a new face for Mexican fare

tinez, icon of MexEven though Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m ican cuisine. a country girl, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m He began his city-slicker big career as co-host when it comes to of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Melting Potâ&#x20AC;? working with and now has mulcelebrity chefs like tiple shows. One Tyler Florence, Tom of those is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chefs Douglas, Andrea vs. City,â&#x20AC;? and he Robinson, Emeril Rita said he might Lagasse, Martha Heikenfeld come to Cincinnati Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food edido the show tors, Todd English, Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen and here with me (Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m etc. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all holding him to that!) been fun to work with. I predict AarĂłn will be at Add to the list AarĂłn SĂĄnchez, TV personality, the top of the Food Network award-winning chef, star chart in record time. He chatted with everybody, restaurateur and author. AarĂłn and I did a video from the anchors to the together at Fox 19 promot- technicians. The food he prepared ing his new Azteca Meal Essential line. AarĂłnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom with Azteca products was is the famed Zarela Mar- really yummy.

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Rita Heikenfeld and AarĂłn SĂĄnchez of the Food Network. through Zappâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bar. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t duplicate the taste,â&#x20AC;? he said. Nikki Thompson shares this from friend Jane and â&#x20AC;&#x153;everyone always wants the recipe.â&#x20AC;? The secret is the cayenne so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave it out. Until (or if) we can get Zappâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s try this.

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Learn how to use fresh, healing herbs in everyday meals with Rita Heikenfeld when she comes to the Mariemont Branch Library Monday, Aug. 17, at 6:30 p.m. Event is for adults; registration is recommended. The library is located at 3810 Pocahontas Ave. in Mariemont. Call 369-4467 or visit www.CincinnatiLibrary.com.

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Check out my blog for photos. Pie of the year was cherry and cake of the year was angel food. 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 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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Army National Guard Pvt. Brandon L. Mendenhall has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises. He is the son of Beth Mendenhall of Cincinnati, and Mike Mendenhall of New Richmond. Mendenhall is a 2006 graduate of Mariemont High School.

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Marine Corps Maj. Dennis W. Sampson graduated from the College of Naval Command and Staff at the Naval War College in Newport, R.I. The college is the oldest war college in the nation and the oldest institution of its kind in the world devoted to advanced military studies. Sampson is a helicopter pilot with 15 years of military service. He is the son of Denise G. Sampson of Glenway Ave., Cincinnati. His wife, Amy, is the daughter of James D. Chapman of Cincinnati. The major graduated in 1992 from Walnut Hills High School, Cincinnati, and received a bachelor’s degree in 1996 from Norwich University, Military College of Vermont, Northfield. He earned a master’s degree in 2009 from the Naval Command and Staff College, Newport, R.I. The College of Naval

Command and Staff is a multidisciplinary program designed for Navy and Coast Guard officers in the grades of lieutenant commander, U.S. Marine Corps, Army and Air Force officers in the grade of major and civilians of equivalent seniority from various federal agencies. The intermediate-level service course provides an initial opportunity for professional military education to prepare students for increased responsibilities as commanders/lieutenant colonels and as junior captains/colonels. The college instruction enhances the professional capabilities of its students to make sound decisions in command and staff and managerial positions and to conduct research leading to the development of advanced strategic and tactical concepts for the future of employment of naval forces. At graduation, students earn a master of arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies.

August 12, 2009

Eastern Hills Press

Warm memories of Terrace Park available The history and uniqueness of Terrace Park has been captured in a keepsake coverlet commissioned by the historical society. It will be unveiled – and order forms distributed – at the community’s Labor Day festivities on the village green. Sketches of 10 community icons and significant information about each are woven

into the coverlet. Featured are: Terrace Park School, 1913; Community House, 1890; Log Cabin, 1936; St. Thomas Church, 1907, and Covalt Station site, 1789; Elm Avenue Tunnel, 1853; also the Little Miami River, Robinson Circus elephant, village green gazebo, the school’s bulldog mascot and the village’s famous white squirrel.

Designed in Pennsylvania and woven in the Carolinas, the coverlet is 48- by 68-inches in size and available in cranberry red, hunter green, Williamsburg blue, navy blue or black on a natural background. It is priced at $45 for Terrace Park Historical Society members and $50 for nonmembers.

NEWSMAKERS New legal counsel

Steve Holmes, former member of Terrace Park Village Council and vice president of Cors & Bassett, is succeeding his longtime friend, mentor and former colleague, Ken Bassett, as legal counsel for the Terrace Park Historical Society.

Holmes, who lives at 602 Miami Ave. with his wife Christy and their six children, is regularly identified by Cincy Business Magazine as one of Cincinnati’s leading lawyers in the area of general business law. He also volunteers his

legal services for the American Classical Music Hall of Fame and Holmes serves on the board of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.

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RELIGION SonRise Community Church

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Sunday Service 10:30am

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

Cincinnati Country Day School 272-5800 www.horizoncc.com

Classes for all ages.

MT WASHINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH

2021 Sutton Ave

231-4445

Sunday Services

Sunday School -All Ages ........9:00am Worship Gathering ...........10:00am Wednesday Night....6:15pm dinner & 7:00pm...Children/Youth/Adult Classes Nursery Provided Handicapped Accessible www.mwbcares.net

BAPTIST 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

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

Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am Wed Night Bible Study 7:00 pm Pastor Ed Wilson 8105 Beech Avenue - Deer Park (Just off Galbraith across from Amity School) 513-793-7422

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

(Newtown)

271-8442

Dr. R. Edgar Bonniwell, Sr. Minister

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

www.IndianHillChurch.org

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.

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

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

KENWOOD FELLOWSHIP 7205 Kenwood Rd., Cinti, OH 45236

513-891-9768 Ken Bashford, Pastor

www.KenwoodFellowship.org

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am Child Care Provided Sunday School for All Ages

Fellowship & Lunch Follows Worship Our mission is to worship God & share Jesus’ transforming love and salvation.

NorthStar Vineyard Community Church

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

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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

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR 8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Friends for the Journey: Everyone needs a Peter/Paul"

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

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

CHURCH OF GOD CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

FAITH CHRISTIAN

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

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

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

MADEIRA SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.MSPCOnline.org 8000 Miami Ave. 513-791-4470

Contemporary Worship 9:30 AM Traditional Worship 11:00 AM Children’s programs during worship Child Care Available

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

www.mtwashumc.org

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

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST HERITAGE UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN CHURCH

2710 Newtown Rd. 231-8634

EVANGELICAL COVENANT 8221 Miami Rd. (corner of Galbraith)

513-891-8181

NEW 9:30am Service --

Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School classes and nursery care for children and youth

“One Church, Many Paths” www.huuc.net

Innovative & High energy

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

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Connections Christian Church 7421 East Galbraith Cincinnati, OH 45243

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

Jeff Hill • Minister

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

offered Sept. 8-Nov. 30. The sessions are offered free of charge from 7-9 p.m. at the church. Experts on topics such as anger, resentment and loneliness will conduct the meetings in a support group setting. For more information contact Melanie Stearns at 561-4220. The chapel is at 5125 Drake Road, Indian Hill; 561-4220.

Clough United Methodist

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.

The church is hosting Outdoor Family Movie Night at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. All ages are invited to view a family friendly movie. Bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit on. Donations will be accepted for the church’s 2010 Jamaica Mission Trip and concessions will be sold. In case of rain, the movie will be shown in the church family room. The church is hosting a “Jam for Jamaica” Concert from 8 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. The concert is open to teens in seventh12th grade. The concert features the band Midnight Silence. Students should bring their school ID cards if possible. Admission is $5 per person and concessions will be sold. Proceeds will benefit the church’s 2010 Jamaica Mission Team. For more information about the concert, contact Beth Price at 910-4568. 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 hosting a Backpack Blessing. Students are invited to bring their backpacks to the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday, Aug. 23. Backpacks will be blessed and students, teachers and school staff personnel will receive prayers for a safe and productive school year. The church is at 2010 Wolfangle Road, Anderson Township; 2314301; www.cloughchurch.org.

Anderson Hills United Methodist

Connections Christian Church

Hyde Park Community United Methodist 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. Wednesdays, Aug. 12 and Sept. 9. The event includes free entertainment and refreshments; bring your lawn chairs, family and friends. Aug. 12 features rock band Gravel Pit; 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 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. 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.

Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church

“Divorce Care,” a 13-week program that addresses emotional issues associated with divorce, is being

The church has contemporary worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The church is at 7421 East Galbraith Road, Madeira; 791-8348.

Faith Christian Fellowship Church

Rock Church ministry for seventh through 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.

First Baptist Church of Anderson Hills

The church is hosting Family Movie Night at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. They will show a cartoon, a silent film clip and the movie, “Eight Below.” It is indoors. Everyone is invited; the event is free. The church is at 1674 Eight Mile Road, Anderson Township; 4742441.

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., wor-

ship 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.

St. Paul Community United Methodist Church

St. Paul Church services are 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. for Traditional Worship and 9:30 a.m. for Contemporary Worship with Praise Band. Childcare is provided for all services. The church is continuing the summer series “Being an Efficiently Effective Family for Christ,” Sunday, Aug. 16, with the message “The Family Security System,” based on the scripture reading Ephesians 6:10-17. This sermon asks the question “How does faith equip us for life?” The church is at 8221 Miami Road, Madeira; 891-8181; www.stpaulcommunityumc.org.

Sycamore Christian Church

Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. every Sunday. The church is hosting Ladies WOW Study Group (Women on Wednesdays) at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. The event includes light refreshments and a study of Beth Moore’s “Stepping Up.” The church hosts Adult and Youth Bible Studies at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 891-7891, www.sycamorechristianchurch.

Trinity Church

Open registration is currently being conducted at Trinity Child Development Center, 3850 East Galbraith Road. Half-day preschool classes will begin in the fall for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds. The registration fee is $50 and health forms are required by the State of Ohio. Space is limited. Call 791-4015 for more information and a tour of the center. Trinity Child Development Center (TCDC) has met the qualifications for the National Guard Child Care Program. Families of loved ones currently deployed in support of the Global War on Terror can have their preschool tuition paid by the Advocates for the National Guard Bureau of the Departments of the Army and Air Force. TCDC will be able to give a qualifying family the toll free phone number of the Advocates Program that will take them through the application process and collect all of their paperwork. Tuition is paid directly from the program to TCDC. Call 791-4015. The church is at 3850 East Galbraith Road, Dillonvale; 791-7631.

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.

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

The church is hosting a free Spaghetti Dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at The Bridge Café, 203 Mill St., in downtown Old Milford. Dinner is prepared by a small group of volunteers. Dinner includes spaghetti with meatballs, salad, dinner rolls, dessert and drinks. The church meets for services at Mariemont High School, 3812 Pocahontas Ave., Mariemont; the office is at 203 Mill St., Milford; 576-6000.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST United Church of Christ in Oakley

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”

Frank Fisher’s professional colleagues would have been surprised to see the Hyde Park resident’s weekend attire while cutting his grass, which usually featured a T-shirt, shorts and more often than not a Yankees hat. After all, Fisher’s business associates were used to seeing him stride around downtown in a suit and tie, perhaps on his way to Fifth Third Bank, where he worked as a vice president and senior trust officer until his retirement earlier this year. Fisher died of pancreatic cancer Aug. 2 at age 67. He is remembered, in the words of his wife, Mary, and those who knew him, as a “true gentleman” who cared deeply about others. Phil Foster and Tom Elsbrock, both vice presidents and trust officers at Fifth Third Bank, worked with Fisher. Elsbrock said Fisher was a “walking encyclopedia,” and that if he didn’t know the answer to a certain question off the top of his head, he’d know where to find it.

Fisher was born on Feb. 13, 1942, in Jamaica, N.Y. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1963, then earned a master’s degree in history from New York University in 1965. In 1975, he earned a law degree from the Chase Law School at Northern Kentucky University. He became a certified financial planner in 2007. Fisher also served in the United States Navy from 1965-68 and attained the rank of lieutenant. In 1965, Fisher married Mary Willett. The couple, who were married for 44 years, had six children. They came to Cincinnati in 1968, when Fisher joined Fifth Third Bank. He stayed with the bank until 1978, when he joined Provident Bank, where he was eventually promoted to vice president and trust officer. In 1987, Fisher joined Kentucky National Bank, where he served as a vice president and senior trust officer. In 1991, he returned to Fifth Third Bank as an assistant vice president.

During his life, Fisher gave his time to several local organizations, including the Cincinnati Area Senior Services, the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati, and Holly Hill Children’s Services in Kentucky. Fisher was preceded in death by his infant son, Francis Joseph Fisher III. In addition to his wife, Mary, survivors include three daughters, Cece Gerdenich, of Indianapolis, Jane Fisher of Cincinnati, and Catherine Bradley of Orofino, Idaho; two sons, George Fisher of Cincinnati, John Fisher of Washington, D.C.; a sister, Sister Mary of the Holy Spirit; and nine grandchildren. He was buried Aug. 6 in Spring Grove Cemetery, with military honors. Memorials may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor (15 Audubon Plaza Drive, Louisville, 40217); the Francis J. Fisher Research Award at Johns Hopkins University (3400 N. Charles St., 126 New Engineering Building, Baltimore, 21218); or to the charity of your choice.

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removed at 5603 View Pointe Drive, July 15.

Theft

Vehicle entered and $20 removed at 4721 Kenmore, July 13. Keys and currency valued at $250 removed at 6923 Buckingham, July 11. Compactor valued at $1,400 removed at 4149 Walton Creek Road, July 9. Currency of unknown value removed at 5601 Ebersole Drive, July 7. Purse and contents of unknown value removed at 3430 Highland Ave., June 10.

Arrest/citations

Drive, July 15. Matthew Aaron Guy, born 1991, after hours in park, 5000 Observatory Circle, July 18. Rachel Habig, born 1982, theft $300 to $5000, 3204 Linwood Ave., July 20. Raymond Long, born 1988, after hours in park, 5090 Observatory Circle, July 16. Wade Miller, born 1989, after hours in park, 5090 Observatory Circle, July 16. Andy T Schils, born 1983, disorderly conduct, 3195 Linwood Ave., July 31. Matthew A Perkins, born 1990, after hours in park, 3669 Principio Drive, July 27. Ryan M Clark, born 1983, disorderly conduct, 3195 Linwood Ave., July 31. David S Campbell, born 1984, criminal damage or endanger, 2940 Minot Ave., July 26. Donald L Williams, born 1956, possession open flask, 3011 Robertson Ave., July 16. Jacklyn S Teater, born 1977, theft under $300, 3872 Paxton Ave., July 22. D-Angelo Crew, born 1984, theft under $300, 4825 Marburg Ave., July 25. David A Stephenson, born 1956, possession open flask, 4300 Verne Ave., July 21. Grant E Bolser, born 1984, trafficking, drug abuse 3784 Hyde Park Ave., July 28. Jeff Hawkins, born 1979, assault knowingly cause victim harm, 2890 Markbreit Ave., July 28. Rodney F Pringle, born 1952, theft under $300, 4825 Marburg Ave., July 21. Ryan Dozier, born 1978, grand theft auto, 4212 Allendorf Drive, July 24. Kelly Morgan, born 1991, theft under $300, 4825 Marburg Ave., Aug. 2.

Incidents/investigations Aggravated burglary

2510 Ridgeland Place, July 24.

Breaking and entering

2450 Langdon Farm Road, July 19. 2853 Erie Ave., July 28. 2910 Minot Ave., July 20. 4137 La Crosse Ave., July 27. 4324 Homer Ave., July 18. 4932 Marburg Ave., July 26. 5804 Bramble Ave., July 20. 710 Tusculum Ave., July 20.

Burglary

2339 Madison Road, July 24.

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2596 Madison Road, July 28. 2808 Grandin Hollow Lane, July 20. 3105 Mapleleaf Ave., July 24. 3249 Golden Ave., July 28. 3251 Golden Ave., July 28. 4050 Eastern Ave., July 21. 4118 Eileen Drive, July 17. 4534 Whetsel Ave., July 28. 5029 Anderson Place, July 27. 5549 Attica Ave., July 18. 5722 Chandler St., July 29. 706 Lindell Lane, July 30.

Felonious assault

4804 Whetsel Ave., July 18. 5475 Glengate Lane, July 20.

Grand theft

1248 Grace Ave., July 17. 2757 Observatory Ave., July 28. 2875 Erie Ave., July 24. 2954 Grandin Road, July 28. 3006 Paxton Knoll Lane, July 28. 3105 Madison Road, July 18. 3216 Observatory Ave., July 23. 3437 Traskwood Circle, July 28. 3549 Michigan Ave., July 26. 3550 Shaw Ave., July 21. 3567 Zumstein Ave., July 18. 3706 Ashworth Drive, July 28. 3715 Madison Road, July 21. 3760 Paxton Ave., July 18. 3760 Woodland Ave., July 25. 4725 Mathis St., July 25. 4825 Marburg Ave., July 20. 5328 Tanner Ave., July 28. 5425 Stewart Ave., July 24. 5714 Ridge Ave., July 27. 5750 Montgomery Road, July 20. 6231 Chandler St., July 20. 6829 Merwin Ave., July 27.

Petit theft

1288 Michigan Ave., July 21. 19 Far Hills Drive, July 21. 2520 Madison Road, July 22. 2620 Downing Drive, July 27. 2716 Erie Ave., July 28. 2724 Atlantic Ave., July 28. 2731 Observatory Ave., July 22. 2738 Hyde Park Ave., July 27. 2787 Minot Ave., July 22. 2860 Losantiville Ave., July 18. 2936 Alpine Terrace, July 18. 3402 Brotherton Road, July 20. 3420 Brotherton Road, July 17. 3500 Cardiff Ave., July 20. 3546 Erie Ave., July 19. 3568 Columbia Parkway, July 17. 3580 Shaw Ave., July 21. 3630 Amberson Ave., July 24. 3710 Drakewood Drive, July 25. 3750 Drake Ave., July 24. 3872 Paxton Ave., July 19. 3872 Paxton Ave., July 22.

3872 Paxton Ave., July 27. 4114 Homer Ave., July 22. 4126 Sherel Lane, July 23. 4227 Allendorf Drive, July 21. 4269 Plainville Road, July 26. 430 Delta Ave., July 28. 4428 Lucerne Ave., July 25. 4431 Plainville Road, July 20. 4507 Whetsel Ave., July 20. 4518 Orkney Ave., July 17. 4704 Ward St., July 20. 4825 Marburg Ave., July 21. 4825 Marburg Ave., July 23. 4825 Marburg Ave., July 25. 4949 Ridge Ave., July 21. 5225 Madison Road, July 29. 5530 Orlando Place, July 23. 554 Tusculum Ave., July 25. 5607 Madison Road, July 29. 5812 Madison Road, July 24. 5906 E Woodmont Ave., July 17. 6101 Erie Ave., July 29. 6114 Montgomery Road, July 17. 6711 Bramble Ave., July 28. 6801 Hurd Ave., July 24.

Arrests/citations

Stephen Diehl, 35, 3547 Taylor Road, driving under suspension, July 17. Edwin A. Short, 28, 11606 Morocco St., driving under suspension, July 17. Kevin S. Hoard, 41, 9958 Green River Drive, driving under suspension, July 18. Emanuel Cecil, 44, 4314 Simpson Ave., disorderly conduct, July 18. Diamond Tippett, 19, 6629 Roe St., drug abuse, July 18.

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Arrests/citations

Richard Wilson, 45, 3740 West St., disorderly conduct while intoxicated, July 11. Mathew Adams, 48, 254 Hopewell Court, disorderly conduct while intoxicated, July 11. George A. Widmeyer, 25, 6740 Merwin, menacing, July 8. Anita Johnson, 52, 4605 Chipawa, driving under suspension, July 11. Danielle M. Pillman, 19, 3904 Beech, underage consumption, driving under influence, July 11. Richard L. Ruscher, 28, 3346 Huntsman Trace, drug instrument, July 14. Two Juveniles, 13, theft, criminal damage, July 18.

Robbery

3190 Woodford Road, July 27. 6411 Madison Road, July 19.

Unauthorized use of motor vehicle

4625 Vendome Place, July 25. 4789 Eastern Ave., July 27. 6346 Montgomery Road, July 17.

Vehicle theft

4212 Allendorf Drive, July 24. 4331 Conant St., July 23. 5801 Ridge Ave., July 17.

Incidents/investigations Criminal damage

Press box damaged at 3812 Pocahontas, July 18.

Theft

Money taken; $4 at 6739 Wooster Pike, July 19. Coins taken from vehicle at 3602 Center St., July 21. Bike taken at 4 Emery Lane, July 21.

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Incidents/investigations Theft

Keys taken from vehicle at 912 Princeton, July 13. Freon taken from air conditioner unit at 819 Douglas, July 14.

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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. • Columbia Township: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Peter Enderle, 6833444. • Fairfax: Rick Patterson, chief, 271-7250. • Mariemont: Rick Hines, chief, 271-4089. • Terrace Park: Jerry Hayhow, chief, 831-2137 or 825-2280.

Arrests/citations

Michael Howard, 54, 1401 Summit Road, theft at 3240 Highland Ave., July 13. Jennifer Behrens, 22, 4451 Crystal Ave., theft at 3240 Highland Ave., July 14. Tony Buckley, 39, receiving stolen property at 5500 Kennedy Ave., June 6. David Dunn, 48, 5837 Skyline Drive, criminal trespassing at 3340 Highland Ave., June 4. Juvenile Male, 16, theft at 3430 Highland Ave., July 13.

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August 12, 2009

Get wild about wine at the zoo The final Wild About Wine in the 2009 series is scheduled for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Cincinnati Zoo’s new Historic Vine Street Village, Elephant Reserve and Giraffe Ridge exhibits. The event, presented by Key Bank, will highlight eight Australian wines generously provided courtesy of

Million Dollar Builder

proceeds benefit CREW – the zoo’s Lindner Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife. The cost is $25 per person (pre-sale) or $30 per person (day of). Tickets can be purchased at WildAboutWine@cincinnatizoo.org. The zoo is at 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati. Contact Valerie Milinovich at 5597759, Valerie.Milinovich@ cincinnatizoo.org or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org.

Kroger. Light appetizers will feature samples from Smokey Bones, Taz, Tano Catering, and Habanero and more. This grown-up night out at the zoo provides the chance to meet some favorite zoo animals and enjoy live music by No Name Band and Loop Man Dan and a silent auction. All

Butler Manufacturing Co. regional sales manager Melissa Stewart, right, recently presented a plaque to John Westheimer, left, president of Cincinnati Commercial Contracting (CCC), located in Madisonville. The plaque was to recognize and congratulate Cincinnati Commercial Contracting for being a Million Dollar Builder in 2008. The company has received this award for nine consecutive years. Cincinnati Commercial Contracting is a client-focused, full-service construction management and real estate company. Visit www.cccontracting.com. PROVIDED.

REAL ESTATE COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP FAIRFAX 2910 Losantiridge Ave.: Sperber Thomas S. Jr. & Mary T. to Abes Elisa S.; $206,500. 7017 Grace Ave.: Sutphin Thomas S. to Flohre Nickolas H.; $105,000.

COLUMBIA TUSCULUM

4042 Eastern Ave.: Guardian Savings Bank FSB to Carlier Bryan; $13,500. 559 Tusculum Ave.: Prus Michael J. to Mills Graham David; $323,000.

EAST WALNUT HILLS

1784 Mcmillan Ave.: Smith Rachel M. to Macpherson Alexandra; $125,000. 2356 Park Ave.: Verona Historic Residences LLC to Richard Brandon D.; $153,922. 2729 Cleinview Ave.: Turner Reuben Thomas to James Alexander K.; $409,395.

3641 Brentwood Ave.: Porter William to Kerr Wendy A.; $185,000. 3726 Broadview Dr.: Lalonde Maya A. to Vainrib Bryron D.; $400,500. 3778 Ault Park Ave.: Hercules Julie A. to Conway Lisa H.; $223,750.

3843 Germania Ave.: Simpson Louis H. Jr. & Mary Beth to Benson Wanda J.; $65,000. 3950 Virginia Ave.: Hannibal 33 LLC @(2) to Virginia One LLC; $480,500. 3997 Simpson Ave.: Schulz Vickie L. to U.S. Bank NA.; $40,000.

BED AND BREAKFAST THE DOOLIN HOUSE INN. Premier Inn. Gourmet breakfast, just minutes from Lake Cumberland. Join us for Romantic Weekend/women’s retreat. 606-678-9494 doolinhouse.com

FLORIDA

Vacation in Sunny Florida! Picture yourself on the beautiful Anna Maria Island beach! $499/wk + tax. Just steps from the beach. 513-236-5091 www.beachesndreams.net

BeautifulBeach.com leads you to NW Florida’s Beach Vacation Rentals along the beaches of South Walton. Luxurious gulf-front homes, seaside condos and cottages. Dune Allen Realty, 50 yrs of excellent service and accommodations. 888-267-2121 or visit www.BeautifulBeach.com

Beautiful Seagrove Beach Rent & Relax. Nr Destin, between famous Seaside & Rosemary Beach. Cozy Cottages to Gulf Front Condos. Web Specials. 1-800-537-5387 www.garrettbeachrentals.com

MOUNT LOOKOUT

1012 Crest Cr.: Kuhn Belinda M. to Breithaupt Cullen J.; $259,000. 1138 Beverly Hill Dr.: Cates Norma B. to Catalanotto Kathryn A.; $264,900. 1194 Herschel Ave.: Johnson William A. & Shirley Werner to Fisher Cindy; $230,000. 3397 Custer St.: Frost Meghan Chestnut & Jesse L. to Spille Timothy B. ; $385,000. 476 Missouri Ave.: Chan Christine M. to Dedmon James M.; $321,000. 671 Totten Way: Wigser Mary S. to Morgeson Jeffrey S.; $260,000.

MADISONVILLE

Roe St.: Friedrich Ernest C. & Edith H. to Richter; $6,800. 4112 Simpson Ave.: Butcher Matthew J. to Youngstrom Lisa Tr; $16,700. 4339 Normandy Ave.: Koch Arthur C. to Federal Home Loan Mortgag; $26,000. 4818 Winona Te.: Vennemeyer James to Bernard John Jr.; $70,128. 5127 Camargo Rd.: Equicredit Corp. Of America to Sb Holdings LLC; $250. 5127 Camargo Rd.: Sb Holdings LLC

OAKLEY

2723 Atlantic Ave.: Agin Anthony M. & Rachel D. Martin to Mussio

Casey A.; $220,500. 2772 Markbreit Ave.: Zerhusen Michael J. to Plumton Jason W; $227,500. 2894 Markbreit Ave.: Blessing Ronald Eugene & Dollis to Rennovestments LLC; $108,100. 3818 Mt. Vernon Ave.: Hern Dennis E. to Roberson Amy; $202,250. 3877 Isabella Ave.: Hillenmeyer Michael K to Burns Doug I.; $170,000. 4315 Twenty-Eighth St.: Garber David J. & Tina M. Naticchioni to Garber David J.; $64,140.

TERRACE PARK

305 Rugby Ave.: West Stephen F. & Stephane to Bush Douglas H.; $862,500. 305 Rugby Ave.: West Stephen F. & Stephane to Bush Douglas H.; $862,500. 505 Stanton Ave.: Glascoe Clara S. Tr@3 to Davis Rex Martin; $470,000. 710 Myrtle Ave.: Jansson Thomas B.

About real estate transfers

Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate. & Theresa L. Powell to Noffsinger Amy E.; $400,000.

WALNUT HILLS

1353 Lincoln Ave.: Hsbc Bank Usa Na Tr to Howard Frank B.; $7,000. 1517 Lincoln Ave.: Citimortgage Inc. to City One Investments LLC; $13,000. 2100 St James Ave.: Resident Home For The & Mentally Retarded Of Hami to Griffin Tim Tr; $240,000. 2507 Stanton Ave.: Frost Larry to Batchelor Sandra L.; $2,000. 2629 Stanton Ave.: Lemons Henry Eugene to Hsbc Bank Usa National; $40,000.

Travel & Resort Directory Jenny Eilermann

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CLEARWATER - Indian Rocks Beach 2br, 2ba Gulf Front condo. Heated pool, balcony. Many up grades. 513-771-1373, 260-3208 www.go-qca.com/condo

CLEARWATER/ST. PETE Gulf front condos. Sandy beach. January ’10, 4 Week Discounts! Florida Lifestyles. 1-800-487-8953 www.ourcondo.com

DAYTONA Lovely 1 BR condo available for fall & winter. Your home away from home. Special rate offered by local owner. 859-356-5874 DESTIN. Edgewater Beach Condos on the Gulf. 1-3 BR, beachfront, pvt balconies, FREE Wi-Fi, beach set-up (in season) & use of new fitness ctr. New massage/facial salon, 2 pools (1 heated), FREE $20 gift cert to pool grill (weekly rentals in season). Call or visit our website for lastminute specials. 800-822-4929 www.edgewaterbeach.com DESTIN. Local owner, 1 or 2 luxury condos. 2 BR, 2 BA overlooking gulf, sugar white beaches. Heated pool, hot tubs & more. 937-767-8449,or visit www.majesticsunindestin.com

Clearwater/Indian Rocks Beach GULF BEACH’S BEST VALUE! Beach front condo, 2 BR, 2 BA. Pool. Fall rates. 513-770-4243 www.bodincondo.com

3804 Beech St.: Connor Bradley & Kathryn Mainini to Connor Kevin; $299,000.

3772 Pennsylvania Ave.: Campbell Casey & Brandi to Wells Fargo Bank NA. Tr; $60,000.

1305 Duncan Ave.: Vainrib Bryon D. & Elizabeth H. to Slattery Robert; $288,000. 2444 Madison Rd.: Welsh Lauren E. to Matheny Allison; $118,000. 2444 Madison Rd.: Wyler William S. Tr & John L. Tr to Bosco Gaetano T. Jr.; $127,500. 2511 Ritchie Ave.: Ramsay David A. & Leslie J. to Kruclik Eric M.; $442,500. 2538 Erie Ave.: Klain Jeffrey to Prudential Relocation Inc.; $580,000. 3616 Parkline Ave.: Tomsick Scott D. to Farnham Andrew T.; $217,500.

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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…

MICHIGAN 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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HOBE SOUND. Fantastic 2 br, 2 ba luxury condo on Heritage Ridge Golf Course. 3 mi to Jupiter Island Beach. Seasonal/long term rental only. Great Snowbird getaway. 513-604-6169

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FT. MYERS. 2 BR, 2 BA condo in Parker Lakes. Fabulous pool & resort amenities. 10 min to Ft. Myers Beach, Sanibel & Captiva. Superb restau rants, shopping & golf nearby. Now accepting res ervations for Fall and Winter travel. Book Early! 859-750-7220

MARCO ISLAND The Chalet, 3 Bdrm, 3 Ba, on the beach. Pool, tennis, beautiful sunsets. Three month rental minimum. Avail Nov. thru April for $7000/mo. Local owner. 513-315-1700 NAPLES - New all incl golf/tennis comm, beaut furn 2 BR/2 BA condo overlooking 27 hole champ GC, mo rentals at reasonable rates, not avail Jan-Mar 2010. 513-312-5799, Doug.

MARCO ISLAND The South Seas Condo , 2 Bdrm, 2 Ba with direct beach ac cess. Pool, tennis, fishing dock. Bring your boat or use ours (add’l cost). Avail Nov. thru April for $2500/mo. Local owner. 513-315-1700

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