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Bill Spinnenweber, general manager of the Mariemont Inn, said he hopes the murder mystery dinner on Friday, Oct. 30, ushers in a new tradition.

The Mariemont Inn is preparing for a murder. As professional actors mingle among the crowd, guests will have to find the suspect during the first-ever murder mystery dinner at the Mariemont Inn on Friday, Oct. 30. Mariemont Inn General Manager Bill Spinnenweber said the Inn was a common place for community entertainment in the first half of the 20th century and he’d like to see it return to that status. “We want to bring back that nostalgia and that environment, and introduce a new audience to the area,” he said. “We have a built-in theme and environment that helps cultivate this unique offering for the area.” The murder mystery includes a three-course meal, the “Night of 1,000 Dead Celebrities” production and prizes. Mike Scavo, who works at Professional Concepts, the company presenting the murder mystery, said the theme is a play on the popular production of “Night of 1,000 Stars.” Company owner Nancy Nolting wrote the new production to fit in with Halloween, and guests are encouraged to dress in costumes. “You have a lot of actors involved and have to make it fun and interactive,” Scavo said of

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Organ concert series hits the right note By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church will open its organ concert series with one of its youngest performers. Christopher Houlihan, 22, a recipient of numerous honors, will perform 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the church, 1345 Grace Ave. The series typically features three different performers. Additional programs will be Sundays in January and April. “We have a reputation for having a fine (organ), a fine room and a fine audience,” said music director Neal Hamlin, a resident of Anderson Township. The pipe organ is a Casavant with a combined total of 4,843 pipes. The series, which is in its sixth year, attracts a large audience, said Judy Evans, interim organist and interim director of the organ concert series. Evans, who also lives in Anderson Township, said an effort is made to bring in high-caliber performers. “The church has featured 15 different organists from around the world,” she said. Hamlin, who has been music director at the church for 16 years, said his fondness for the pipe organ began as a youth listening

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Interim organist Judy Evans, left, and music director Neal Hamlin sit next to Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church’s Casavant pipe organ. The church will start its next organ concert series Sunday, Nov. 1. to the one in St. Thomas Church in New York City. “When the organ was installed (at Hyde Park Church) it was envisioned as being a magnet that would bring people here,” he said. Evans said the performers also

have an appeal. “You get a flavor of who these people are,” she said. Admission to the concert is free. Donations will be accepted. For details, call 871-1345 or visit www.hydeparkchurch.com.

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Hughes said the need for redevelopment is key, but not at the expense of being fiscalKubicki ly sound. Power said improvement of the Plainville Road business district could hopefully draw residents from nearby communities, while Kubicki said he’d like to focus on the Ridge Road area. “I believe the Ridge Road corridor is a strategic exit on the I-71 corridor and the way we plan and what we do on that corridor is going to have an impact,” Kubicki said. In that area, Power said the impending exit of WalMart means the township needs to “get something in there,” with the Ridge Road area accounting for 60 percent of the township’s tax revenue. Hughes said the township’s recent push to expand the Community Redevelopment Area, which gives tax abatements to residents and business owners who make improvements to their property, from just a few spots in Columbia Township to the entire community, should help with development. She said re-development also hinges on beautification and the township’s ability to repair roads. As for the economy, an issue facing every community, Power said township trustees have a good financial track record and need to continue that trend moving forward. Kubicki said his goal, if elected, is to continue the township’s great services without the need to raise taxes. “We’re economically sound,” Power said.

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entertainment, pumpkin decorating, face painting, balloon animals and cornhole at the festival. Local businesses will sell food and beverages. Also, the Cincinnati Observatory will have displays and Community Council members will give updates on the square revitalization project. “We just want to do things to bring the community together and celebrate Mount Lookout because it’s such a great place to live,”

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Oakley may be one step closer to decking the halls this holiday season. During its recent meet-

ing, the Oakley Community Council gave a local church the OK to start planning a Christmas-themed event in the Oakley Square. “We’d love to be involved,” said Dave Schaff,

president of the Oakley Community Council. “It would be fun to test an event like this.” The idea was proposed by Jason Wilcoxon, a pastor with Legend Community

Church. The event would be similar to the community’s Oakley After Hours, which included live music, street entertainers and the participation of local businesses.

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It would be a way to bring people to the Oakley Square, said Wilcoxon. The proposed event will include tree decorating, luminaria, caroling and other activities. Schaff recommended Wilcoxon meet with council member Skip Allen, who is heading the Oakley Streetscape Committee, to discuss coordinating the event with the Madison Road enhancements which will be under way. A representative with the St. Cecilia Church Boy/Cub Scouts, who were in attendance at the meeting, said the scouts could possibly even help with set up. Council member Vince Schirmer also suggested adding a Santa Claus to the event. He said in the past local businesses have had a

A coffeehouse event will be at the Oakley Community Center as part of the Christmas in Oakley. The coffeehouse will be Saturday, Dec. 12. It will feature live entertainment and refreshments. Jason Wilcoxon, who is coordinating the event, said musicians are needed to perform. Send an e-mail to wilcoxjd@gmail.com. Santa Claus visit the stores. Although no official vote was taken, Schaff said if the Community Council had any funds available at the end of the year some money could possibly go toward the event for street entertainers. Wilcoxon said plans will be finalized at the end of October and presented to council at the November meeting.

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Some voters in Columbia Township will not only be voting for township trustees and a waste levy renewal, but for a fire levy as well. The Little Miami Joint Fire and Rescue District has proposed a 2.3-mill continuous fire levy on the Nov. 3 ballot. The $527,314 generated annually from the levy will be used to replace a fire sta-

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tion in Columbia Township and in Newtown. Fire Chief Tom Driggers said the Fire District needs a total of $8 million for the two new buildings. It’s a continuing levy, though he said the Fire District’s board will remove the levy once the buildings are completed. Driggers said the Fire District can’t place a bond issue for the buildings on the ballot.

That’s because the maximum bond issue it could place on the ballot would be 2 percent of the total taxing value of the Fire District, Driggers said, and that would not raise enough money for the two stations to be built. Driggers said the Fire District needs to replace its outdated facilities. The Little Miami Joint Fire and Rescue District has attempted to get the word out about the levy with a

brochure and tours of the fire houses. The district recently conducted an open house at both fire stations, and Driggers said a total of two residents attended both. “There’s an apathetic attitude,” Driggers said. The Newtown Village Council recently passed a motion opposing the tax levy, with a relatively new member of the Fire District board being one of those to

vote in opposition of the levy. Columbia Township Trustee President Stephen Langenkamp has noted in recent meetings the fire board’s decision to place the levy on the ballot, but the trustees haven’t voted on a resolution to support or oppose the measure. Trustee Marty Power, who attended a recent Fire District board meeting in place of Langenkamp, said the district continues to

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New company formed after job loss By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

Robert Acker considers himself a “glass half full” type of guy. This optimistic view of life helped when Acker was laid off from his job more than a year ago. Instead of giving up in a dire job market, Acker, 43, chose to use his skills in real estate development to form a company with business partner David Huprich. Their company, Reveal Real Estate Advisors, provides consultation services in the commercial real estate market. Both Acker and Huprich,

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October 28, 2009

Mount Lookout updated on square plans By Lisa Wakeland lwakeland@communitypress.com

After years in the planning process, Mount Lookout could see construction to improve to the square as early as next year. Angie Strunc, an architect for the city of Cincinnati, gave an update on the project at last week’s Mount Lookout Community Council meeting. She said new curbs, sidewalks, parking meters, trees and decorative lighting are all part of the new streetscape plan to revitalize the business district at the intersection of Linwood and Delta avenues. “The goal is to improve both car and pedestrian safety,” Strunc said. One resident asked about burying electric lines and Strunc said that would not happen, but Duke Energy would try to consolidate the number of lines running through each utility pole. At the north end of the square, near United Dairy Farmers, Strunc said there would be an expanded island with more greenspace. The south end of the square, near Mount Lookout Tavern and Chase bank, would have two greenspace

“The goal is to improve both car and pedestrian safety.” Angie Strunc Architect, city of Cincinnati islands. Curbs also would be bumped out to shorten the crosswalks for pedestrians, Strunc said. The Mount Lookout Community Development Corp., comprised of community and business leaders, has received $500,000 for the project and is applying for more funding from the city. City projects will be ranked and allotted funding, which Strunc said would determine if the square revitalization project will be completed in phases. If phases are needed, the project construction would take place at each end of the square, which could take four to six months per side. “It’s going to be a challenge,” she said. “We have to keep every business open and accessible.” The entire streetscape is expected to cost $1.5 million, Strunc said. Matt Johnson, communi-

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This is the proposed design for the Mount Lookout square streetscape from the city of Cincinnati. ty council treasurer, said he would like to see a pulley system installed on the light poles for across-the-street

banners to promote community events. Another resident asked about lights for the pedestri-

an stairwells at each end of the square, but Strunc said this project does not include those.

She added that the city would like to advertise for bids for the project in January.

Oakley hopes to continue streetscape project By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

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Oakley hopes to bookend its streetscape improvements. Work is already under way with improvements along Madison Road on the west side of the business district. If funding is approved similar improvements along Madison Road will be made on the east side from Brotherton Road to the pedestrian bridge, said Oakley Community Council member Skip Allen. These improvements would include landscaping,

Council member Matt Jones said a decision will likely be made by mid-November. “That is the beauty of the project keeping (the improvements) consistent,” said Jones. New water lines are already being installed along Madison Road. The water line work should be completed by Nov. 20, said Allen. Construction will be temporarily halted during the holidays between Nov. 20 and the first of the year. When the work resumes, it will begin with the improvements to Geier Esplanade, said Allen.

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Mariemont school district OKs facility plan

By Lisa Wakeland

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The Mariemont City School District Board of Education unanimously voted to accept a facility plan with four buildings at last week’s meeting. Superintendent Paul Imhoff presented eight recommendations in September for moving forward with a plan for the aging schools. “It’s time we do this now, we can’t wait any longer,” Board member Peggy Braun said. “If we don’t do something it’s just going to compound how much it costs.” Braun acknowledged that it is a difficult time to ask for money, but said the school district can take

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To see details from each part of the facilities plan process, visit www.mariemontschools.org advantage of low bond rates and construction costs. The plan is estimated to cost $37.9 million for all the facilities. Imhoff recommended moving the junior high school students to the Fairfax Elementary School site, combining Fairfax and Mariemont elementary schools, using the current junior high school building as classroom space during construction and keeping Terrace Park Elementary at its current location. Mariemont High School was

eliminated from the facilities plan in the early phases because it is the newest school. The new junior high school in Fairfax will be all new construction, but retain the historic cupola. Mariemont and Terrace Park elementary schools will be a combination of renovation and new construction. “It’s an exciting and energizing decision,” Board member Kevin Grimmer said. He noted the crowd of less than 20 people and attributed that to the constant communication with district residents about the facility plan process, which began at the beginning of last school year. Most buildings in the Mariemont City School District

were constructed in the early 20th century, with a few additions or renovations. Imhoff has said major building systems – heating, cooling, electrical and plumbing – are beginning to fail and the district needs to act. “It’s a little bit scary, but I think we’ve come to a good conclusion,” Board President Marie Huenefeld said. “Somebody did it for our kids. We’re going to do it for the kids of the future.” Community feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, Imhoff said. Most parents have said they are pleased that schools in each community remained an integral part of the plan.

Some district residents had previously expressed concern about Mariemont Elementary School becoming a larger school and asked about the support staff it would take to manage a larger student body. Imhoff said the district is forming a financial advisory panel, comprised of two representatives from each of the four communities, to explore funding options for the project. He added that the district will form transition teams for each building to prepare for construction. The teams will address issues such as helping students through the process, what to do during renovations and other topics.

SCHOOL NOTES Prospective parents

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Intervention specialist Megan Beam leads a reading exercise with Alex Ashe, left, and Bailey Hogan at the Applied Behavioral Services Autism Treatment Center. Plans are for the center, which is located in Clifton, to move to Oakley in January.

Autism center to move to Oakley By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

Youngsters and staff at a local autism treatment center will soon have a new home. The Applied Behavioral Services Autism Treatment Center in Clifton is moving to Oakley. The facility provides educational placement and therapy programs for children with autism and Asperger syndrome. Additional space will be one of the biggest benefits of the new building, which is being renovated to accommodate the students, said Lori Watson, executive director of the center. “We will be able to open more classrooms,” she said. “It is (also) centrally located for the population we serve.”

Buy a brick

The Applied Behavioral Services Autism Treatment Center in Clifton is moving to Oakley. As part of the move, the center will have a “Paving Memories, Buy a Brick” campaign to raise funds for the new building. An engraved brick will be $50. For information, call 861-0300. Watson said 65 children are enrolled in the center-based program, while another 50 receive outside support including training and behavior intervention. Youngsters at the center range in age from 3 to 18. “We’re excited (about) the expansion,” said Amy Hendricks, an intervention specialist at the center. “I think the area is nice for

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safety reasons since it won’t be next to a busy street.” The center is currently located on Burnet Avenue. Watson said the new location at 4850 Madison Road will also help with some of the parking challenges. Parking and a grassy area won’t be the only amenities, though. Watson said the classrooms will be specifically tailored both visually and structurally for the children. “We’re ready for the move,” she said. The Applied Behavioral Services Autism Learning Center plans to move to Oakley in January. For information, call 861-0300 or visit the Web site at www. appliedbehavioralservices.com.

Parents whose children will enter pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the 2010-2011 school year will have the opportunity to learn about the Seven Hills School’s options in early and elementary education at PK-Grade 5 Coffees for Prospective Parents. Seven Hills Doherty School, 2726 Johnstone Place, East Walnut Hills, will host its PK-Grade 5 Coffee at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Seven Hills Lotspeich School will host its PK-Grade 5 Coffee at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, on the Hillsdale Campus, 5400 Red Bank Road, Madisonville. The events will give parents the opportunity to observe classes in action, tour the campuses and facilities with current school parents, talk with faculty and administrators and learn about the academic program, extended day and holiday care, special opportunities and more. To RSVP, call 271-9027.

Entrance exam

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New installation

St. Ursula Villa unveiled and dedicated a student-created permanent ceramic tile installation on campus Oct. 13. Angelica Pozo, an accomplished Cleveland-area ceramic artist, worked with fourth, fifth and sixth graders as an Artist-inResidence last spring to create the work, which has been installed on large tree planters on the school’s newly-constructed Villa Way. As inspiration for their individual tile designs, students first toured the school’s historic Manor House, whose rooms feature custom-made Rookwood tile from almost 100 years ago.

COLLEGE CORNER Scholarship

The Center for Local Government has awarded Dustin Lester the 2009 W.D. Heisel Memorial Scholarship, valued at $1,000. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage a commitment to excellence in public service. Masters in Public Administration students

from Southwest Ohio or Northern Kentucky are eligible to apply. A 2002 graduate of Bowling Green State University and an MPA student at Northern Kentucky University, Lester is an account executive with Huntington National Bank. He also serves as a village council member in Fairfax.

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Thursday, Oct. 29 – Chicken fingers and dinner roll or turkey breast chef salad, vegetarian baked beans, applesauce. Friday, Oct. 30 – Hot dog or turkey ham/breast chef salad, french fries, peaches.

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Seven Ursuline Academy students were recently named 2010 National Merit semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Program. They are, from left: Colleen McCroskey of Mason, Teresa Whitaker of Loveland, Indre Matulaitis of Hyde Park, Rachel Fogg of Mount Washington, Emily Cleary of Hamilton, Shannon Manley of Loveland and Lauren George of Mason.

a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Walnut Hills. The exam is offered to students currently in grades 6-11 who live in the Cincinnati Public School District, regardless of the school they currently attend. Deadline to register is Wednesday, Nov. 4. To schedule an appointment, call the Test Administration Office at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center at 363-0186.

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A team of 100 students, faculty, staff and friends from St. Ursula Academy recently joined together to walk in honor of a friend and recent SUA graduate who is battling leukemia. The team “SUA for Natalie” walked in the recent Light the Night Walk at Sawyer Point in support of Anderson Township resident Natalie Bradley, who had a bone-marrow transplant in early September. The Light the Night event pays tribute each year to those affected by blood cancers and helps to fund research for cures, patient education and support.

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Clark grad scores for Thomas More

The Thomas More College men's soccer team defeated Berea College, 5-0, Oct. 16, in Berea, Ky. to extend its winning streak to five matches. With the win the Saints improve to 12-2 overall and with the loss Berea falls to 28-2. Junior midfielder Mark Uhl (Cincinnati, Ohio/Clark Montessori) gave the Saints a 2-0 lead when he scored at the 34:37 mark off a double assist from sophomore midfielder Ricky Barria and junior forward Aaron Osborne. As a team Thomas More outshot Berea, 17-3.

Priede record

Summit Country Day senior Alex Priede set the school’s all-time scoring record, scoring three goals in a 5-0 victory over Ripley Saturday in a Division III sectional game in boy's soccer. Priede's three goals in the Knights' win gave him 122 for his career, surpassing Jamal Shteiwi’s mark set in 1999.

This week in volleyball

• Purcell Marian beat Norwood High School 25-19, 2523, 22-25, 25-16, Oct. 15. • Seven Hills beat Cincinnati Country Day 25-22, 25-22, 25-15, Oct. 15. Seven Hills advances to 15-5 with the win. • Walnut Hills High School beat Milford High School 25-23, 25-22, 20-25, 25-14, Oct. 17. • Purcell Marian beat Waynesville High School in the Division III Sectional Tournament, Oct. 17. • Walnut Hills beat Colerain High School in Division I Sectionals 25-22, 25-23, 2624, Oct. 19. • Purcell Marian beat Fayetteville 25-14, 24-23, 2425, 25-18, Oct. 20, in Division III Sectionals. • St. Ursula Academy beat Walnut Hills 25-7, 25-11, 2522, Oct. 21, in Division I Sectionals. St. Ursula advances to 11-12 with the win. • Summit Country Day beat Middletown Christian 25-11, 29-27, 25-20, Oct. 21, in Division IV Sectionals. • Seven Hills beat Cincinnati Country Day 25-15, 2518, 25-23, Oct. 21, in Division IV Sectionals. Summit and Seven Hills will play Oct. 22.

This week in cross country

• Mariemont High School boys finished first in the Cincinnati Hills League Championship, Oct. 17, at Sharon Woods, with a score of 47. Kuck finished second at 17:19. Andy Gorman was fourth at 17:29, and Brian Austin was sixth at 17:30. • Mariemont boys coach Jeff Timmers was named Coach of the Year at the Cincinnati Hills League Championship, Oct. 17. • St. Xavier High School’s men’s coach Mike Dehring was named Coach of the Year at the GCL Championships at Rapid Run Park, Oct. 17. St. X came in first in the South division with a score of 24. • Walnut Hills girls finished first at the FAVC Championship Cardinal division, Oct. 17, with a score of 29. Walnut Hills’ Erin McAuliffe was named Runner of the Year after finishing first in the championship at 19:14. Walnut Hills coach Bill Zalenzano was named Coach of the Year. • St. Ursula Academy girls finished first with a score of 33 at the GGCL Championships Scarlet division, Oct. 17. St. Ursula’s Sarah Mazzie was named Runner of the Year after she finished first at 19:03. St. Ursula’s coach, Jeff Brannan, was named Coach of the Year.

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Pride restored to Withrow football

Purcell fell to 1-8 with its week-nine loss on the road to undefeated Alter (9-0), 44-14. Purcell’s losing streak extended to seven games with the one-win Cavaliers last claiming victory over Norwood, 24-20, in week two. Roger Bacon fell to 1-8 with its week-nine loss to Chaminade Julienne, 35-14.

By Mark Chalifoux

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Doc Gamble’s return to Withrow has been a fun one so far in the 2009 season as the Tigers are 7-2 heading into a week 10 game against Aiken and still hold a slim possibility of making it into the playoffs. “We’re having some fun here and it seems like the season has gone really fast,” Gamble said. “The season has been going well.” Gamble said his team had a strong start to the season with a 21-7 win at Edgewood but received a big wakeup call in week two in a 67-6 loss to Winton Woods. “It humbled our guys in a big way. We knew we were a better football team than what happened in week two,” Gamble said. “We lost a close game to Highlands, a nationallyranked team, the week after and that gave our guy some confidence.” It’s been a team effort across the board for Withrow this season, according to Gamble. He praised the team’s offensive line as the Tigers most consistent unit. The offensive line is led by senior center Bruce Lee, senior guard Frank Blue and junior right guard Brandon Mitchell. “Our line has three 300pounders but they can all run,” Gamble said. “Our whole line has been good every week.” The play of the line is exhibited in the limited amount of sacks Withrow allows and in the outstanding rushing attack of the Tigers. DaiShawn Farley has 1,074 rushing yards on the season and Rayshawn Walton has had three straight 100-yard rushing games as well. Defensively, Withrow has three shutouts during the current six game win streak and hasn’t allowed more than 20 points in a game since the 21-0 loss to Highlands on Sept. 11. “It’s been a great team

Fort Loramie 42, Summit 0

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Withrow senior quarterback Ryan Banks barks out signals during the Tigers' week-nine win over Holmes, 40-14.

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Withrow senior quarterback Ryan Banks walks on the sidelines with Tiger head coach Doc Gamble during a week-nine contest against Holmes on Friday, Oct. 23. Withrow improved to 7-2 with its win over Holmes, 40-14. effort and that’s what you want to see,” Gamble said. Gamble said the most important thing that happened this season was that the players restored the pride in the Withrow football program. After the program had an uncharacteristic losing season in 2008, all three Withrow teams won league championships in 2009. That’s the third time in five years Withrow has managed to sweep all three titles. The freshman team is undefeated, the junior varsity team is 6-2 and the varsity team is 7-2. “There’s no doubt that’s the biggest highlight this year,” Gamble said. “The way the guys have bounced back from a losing year has been tremendous. Now we’re back to expecting to win and not just hoping to win.” Gamble said one example of the team’s pride is the fact that many players are unsatisfied with the two

losses, despite losing to one nationally-ranked team and losing to the top-ranked team in Division II. “Guys are feeling really proud to be a Withrow Tiger and that’s what we want,” he said. Withrow finishes the regular season at home on Oct. 30 against Aiken at 7:30 p.m. Withrow will be looking to win its seventh game in a row after a 40-14 win over Holmes in week nine.

Mariemont 43, Deer Park 30

The Warriors and its three-game winning streak hit the road in week 10 to face Madeira (5-4) at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. Mariemont improved to

4-5 with its week-nine win over Deer Park, 43-30. The Warriors started the season at 1-5 before winning threeconsecutive games. With the win, Mariemont improved to 3-3 in the Cincinnati Hills League while moving into fourth place in the conference standings. Wyoming (9-0) leads the CHL followed by secondplace Indian Hill (6-3), third-place Madeira and fourth-place Mariemont. Against Deer Park, senior Chris Groppe led the way for the Warriors with 124 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. Deer Park’s Ben Flamm rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns in the game.

Alter 44, Purcell Marian 14

Purcell Marian and Roger Bacon both look to end difficult seasons on a positive note with victories in week 10. However, only one of the teams, both standing at 1-8, will walk away from Purcell’s week-10 road game against Roger Bacon with a win to close the 2009 campaign. Bacon hosts Purcell at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.

The Silver Knights close its season with an afternoon home game in week 10 against Clark Montessori (4-5) at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Summit fell to 4-5 with its week-nine loss to Fort Loramie, 42-0. Both Clark and Summit aim to end the season at the .500 mark with a win in week 10.

Wilmington 41, Walnut Hills 24

Walnut Hills fell behind 34-6 at halftime and lost 41-24 to Wilmington. Walnut Hills gave up 172 rushing yards and 168 passing yards to Wilmington’s Quinten Rollins. Miles Crawley, Dez Stewart and Kenneth Davis all had rushing touchdowns in the loss. Walnut Hills (5-4) faces Kings Oct. 30 to try and finish the season with a winning record.

CHCA 63, Clark Montessori 27

CHCA (6-3) downed Clark 63-27 on the strength of 195 passing yards and four touchdowns from quarterback Alec Swartz. Andrew Perkins ran for two more scores for CHCA. Maurice Smoot had two touchdowns for Clark Montessori while Al Upshaw also had a long touchdown run. Clark finishes their season on Oct. 31 at Summit Country Day. CHCA closes out their regular season slate at Cincinnati Country Day on Oct. 30.

Cross country runners make regionals

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St. Ursula Academy senior soccer forward Elizabeth Burchenal makes SUA History on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in St. Ursula’s playoff game against Northwest. She set the St. Ursula record for total career goals with her 98th goal. That beat the career record of 97 set in 1990 by Susan Miller. She made three goals in the game, bringing her career total to 99 goals. She is now chasing another SUA record for the most goals in one season. The record is 39 and is held by Jodi Allen who set the record in 1987. Burchenal has 34 goals so far the season. Burchenal, of Terrace Park, shown above with head coach Dave Ruehl, was recently featured on the cover of ESPN Rise magazine. The SUA Bulldogs' No. 1 soccer program is one of the premiere sports at the school this fall and is the defending State Champion Team. With a record of 14-1, the soccer team aims to win its third-consecutive Division I state title in 2009.

Local high school cross country runners advancing through first-round districts travel to Troy’s Memorial Stadium for the 2009 Regional Championships Saturday, Oct. 31. Regionals begin with a trio of girls’ races followed immediately by three boys’ races. Runners advancing through regionals will compete at state Saturday, Nov. 7. Voice of America Park in West Chester hosted the 2009 District Championships for all Cincinnati runners from Division I-III. Division I teams for boys and girls were split into two heats at districts. There was only one heat at districts for the boys and girls teams in Division II and Division III. In every race but the Division III girls’ heat, the top four teams and top 16 individuals from each heat advanced from districts to regionals. The top two teams and top eight individuals from the Division III girls’ heat at Voice of America advanced

from districts to regionals. Below is a list of some local regional qualifiers:

Division I

Boys, heat one, advancing teams: 1, St. Xavier, 36; 2, Lakota West, 59 points; 3, La Salle, 70; 4, Sycamore, 96. Boys, heat two, advancing teams: 1, Mason, 45; 2, Elder, 63; 3, Colerain, 93; 4, Oak Hills, 93. Girls, heat one: 4, Nicole Hird (Saint Ursula), 19:56.80; 5, Erin McAuliffe (Walnut Hills), 19:57.80; 7, Maryn Lowry (Walnut Hills), 20:14.80; 10, Emily Akin (Walnut Hills), 20:25.10; 12, Sarah Mazzei (Saint Ursula), 20:34.50. Advancing teams: 1, Saint Ursula, 76; 2, Walnut Hills, 76; 3, McAuley, 102; 4, Lakota East, 136. Girls, heat two, advancing teams: 1, Mason, 36; 2, Kings, 66; 3, Colerain, 115; 4, Mother of Mercy, 115.

Division II

Boys, advancing teams:

1, Blanchester, 101; 2, Wyoming, 108; 3, Roger Bacon, 111; 4, Taylor, 116. Girls, advancing teams: 1, Indian Hill, 37; 2, McNicholas, 63; 3, New Richmond, 83; 4, Taylor, 98.

Division III

Boys: 1, Colin Cotton (SCD), 17:21.60; 4, Tim Kuck (Mariemont), 17:55.30; 6, Brian Austin (Mariemont), 18:15.70; 8, Andy Gorman (Mariemont), 18:25.40; 10, Ryan Gabelman (SCD), 18:29.50; 11, Charlie Michel (SCD), 18:29.70; 12, Ben Gorman (Mariemont), 18:34.40; 16, Alex Ferree (Seven Hills), 18:56.80. Advancing teams: 1, Mariemont, 54; 2, Badin, 56; 3, Summit Country Day, 58; 4, Cincinnati Country Day, 119. Girls: 3, Emily Hogya (SCD), 21:55.90; 5, Mindy O’Brien (SCD), 22:28.10; 6, Hannah Eyer (SCD), 22:35.80; 8, Sarah Austin (Seven Hills), 23:12.80. Advancing teams: 1, Summit Country Day, 41; 2, Cincinnati Christian, 53.

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October 28, 2009

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SUA golf takes St. Xavier golf finishes 2nd in state third place at D-1 state By Tony Meale

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The Saint Ursula Bulldogs’ golf team was one of 12 Division I girls squads in Ohio still standing – and swinging – after post-season elimination rounds saw only a dozen teams advance to state. Of the 12 teams, the Bulldogs managed to take third place with a total of 326 strokes at the Division I State Championship finals. Senior Katie Wooliver led the Bulldogs with a seventh-place finish as an individual at 77 strokes in a field of 72 golfers at state. The Bulldogs and the rest of Ohio’s best high school golfers descended on Ohio State University for the Division I State Championships. However, for only the second time in the event’s history the state championships were condensed to an 18-hole, one-day format because of inclement weather. The first time state was condensed was in 1996. Mason won the Division I team title at state with a total of 316 strokes followed by second-place Lakota West (325 strokes) and third-place Saint Ursula. Alliance’s Tiana Jones won the Division I girls’ individual state title at 73 strokes. All golfers competed Saturday, Oct. 25, after being kept off the course Friday. “It’s a huge honor,” Saint Ursula head coach Mark Hannahan said of making state. “There are 150 or 160 programs that are Division I in the state and only 12 of us are left. “To represent both Saint Ursula and Cincinnati is a great thing. It’s a wonderful experience,” Hannahan added. At state, Bulldog senior

Maggie Prokop was close behind Prokop at 82 strokes, followed by senior Megan Carroll at 83 strokes, junior Ellen Reinhold at 84 strokes and sophomore Madeline Meiners at 92 strokes. Prokop and Meiners reside in Hyde Park. Wooliver is from Anderson Township. Carroll is from Cleves. Reinhold hails from Montgomery. “All year long we have been a very well balanced team,” Hannahan said. “Some teams have a big drop after the second or third girl but we just don’t have that. “On any given day, any of these girls can excel and score very well. It’s nice from a coaches’ perspective to have that kind of depth,” Hannahan added. At second-round districts Oct. 14, Saint Ursula finished in second place at 336 strokes while advancing to state. Lakota West won the Division I district title at 322. Saint Ursula was paced at districts by an 81 from Prokop, an 83 from Wooliver, an 84 from Carroll and an 88 from Meiners. Prokop took seventh place as an individual at districts with Wooliver taking 13th place and Carroll taking 15th place. “The conditions were rough that day and they still performed well. I was very happy,” Hannahan said. The week prior at sectionals Oct. 7, the Bulldogs won a Division I sectional title with its first-place team finish at 322 strokes. Ursuline took second place at 337 strokes. At sectionals it was Carroll leading the way with a second-place finish at 74 strokes. Reinhold finished sectionals with a 78 followed by Wooliver at 84, Prokop at 86 and Meiners at 87. “No matter what happens, it’s an honor to be one of the premiere programs in the state,” Hannahan said while working through a practice round with the Bulldogs Thursday, Oct. 22.

Locals bow out at districts, D-II tennis The fall tennis season came to a close for a dozen local girls Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Division I District Championships. All 12 girls advanced from sectionals to districts, though no one from the group was able to make state. Summit’s duo of Anna Albi and Emma McGoff were the only locals able to secure a win at districts. Albi and McGoff were eliminated from districts in the second round with a loss to Oakwood’s Hillary Paisley and Jackie White, 21 (4-6, 6-4, 3-6). In the first round, Albi and McGoff bested Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy’s Kelsey Elliott and Sarah Martin, 2-0 (6-3, 6-2) while going 1-1 at districts. Mariemont junior Whitney Lonnemann, Mariemont junior Hillary Purcell, Summit senior Ale Amesquita and Seven Hills sophomore Jordan Seibold advanced through sectionals, but suffered first-round losses playing singles at districts. The local doubles’ pairings of Summit’s Alex Hart and Tori Mahon, Seven Hills’ Andrea Compton and Hillary Goldsmith and Seven Hills’ Grace He and Jennifer Springer also suffered first-round losses at districts.

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top-four finishes during that span, including a state championship in 2008. (if they finish in the top four this year, the “four” needs to be “five). “It’s a testimony to our guys who decide they’ll work hard and push each other to be the best,” Shircliff said. “To see the guys grow together has been a huge privilege for me.” St. X will look to make it seven straight in 2010, when they return two of their top golfers, Brinker and Rohde. “It was nice to have an all-senior crew last year, and that was a special team,” Shircliff said. “This year has been incredible, and I can’t be happier with where we are.”

BRIEFLY This week in soccer

• Walnut Hills High School boys beat Kings High School 6-2, Oct. 15. Joe Kabenji scored three goals and Andre Lewis, Jackson Neff and Max Pestovitz each scored one goal for Walnut Hills. Walnut Hills advances to 9-4-2 with the win. • Purcell Marian girls shut out Withrow High School 110, Oct. 15. Alisha Caldwell scored three goals and Kati Swan, Carly Jackson, Sara Schaser, Lane Keating, Ash-

ley Keegan, Catherine Wurtzler, Nichole Burns and Katie Kearney each scored one goal. Purcell’s Kelly Luck made three saves. Purcell advances to 5-10 with the win. • Seven Hills boys beat Finneytown High School 2-1, Oct. 17. Walker Schiff and Matt Cohen scored seven Hills’ goals. Seven Hills advances to 14-1-1 with the win. • Mariemont High School shut out Cincinnati Christian

3-0, Oct. 17. Mariemont’s David Finn made four saves. Andrew Fields, Alex Goheen and Quinn Budig scored the goals. Mariemont advances to 7-5-4 with the win. • Summit Country Day boys tied with Ottawa Hills 11, Oct. 17. Alex Priede scored Summit’s goal. Summit is 9-23 with the tie. • Walnut Hills girls beat Kings High School 2-1, Oct. 17. Ashley Liverpool scored Walnut Hills’ goals. Walnut Hills advances to 7-7-2 with the win.

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Vying for its second straight state title, the St. Xavier High School golf team fell short, placing second at the 12-team tournament at Ohio State University’s Scarlet Course on Oct. 23-24. St. X, which shot 313, finished four strokes off of state champion St. Charles. “We’ve come a long way in the last year,” head coach Brian Shircliff said. “The guys work hard. They’ve been working hard for years. We started in January lifting weights and working on our game.” “This is the most dynamic team I’ve ever coached,”

Shircliff said. “The best scores can come from anyone.” And they did. St. X advanced to state after winning sectional and district championships. As a team, the Bombers shot a 305 at the sectional tournament, which was played at Miami Whitewater Forest on Oct. 7, to best Elder (310), La Salle (312) and Fairfield (323). Junior Smith Brinker was sectional champion after shooting a 73, while senior Austen Estes tied for second overall with a 74. Senior Carl Schlotman IV finished ninth with a 78, senior Colin Stelljes finished tied for 15th with an 80, and junior George Rohde finished tied

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What losing 20 branch libraries means As a result of a 28 percent decline in state revenue, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is now facing a $16 million funding shortfall in 2010. Without a steady source of additional funding we are looking at the unimaginable – closure of up to half of our 40 branch libraries. Libraries that will remain open will face both increased demand for services and also severe cuts including reduced staffing, steep reductions in hours, reduced computer availability and fewer new materials. Think about what closing 20 branches will mean to this community. First, there’s the building itself. It’s there in the heart of your neighborhood. It’s a familiar place. You walk or drive past it often. Your kids go there after school. Now imagine it empty. Doors locked. Sold, perhaps even demolished. But a neighborhood branch library is much more than a building. It’s also the people who work

there. It’s the children’s librarian who leads the preschool story time introducing a new generation of children to a love of William J. books and readMoran ing. It’s the referCommunity ence librarian Press guest who knows all columnist the good mystery writers and shares her love of good books with you with enthusiasm. That same reference librarian also helps when you need the car repair manual for your not so new car, or a magazine article to finish a homework assignment or a travel guide for your trip to a faraway destination. And if you can’t go there in person, you can go there through books and the librarian is there to help you with that, too. It’s the smile on the face of the man at the desk as he gives a young child his first library card,

helps you find a book on the shelf or place a hold. A branch library is also about the thousands of materials available to the residents of Hamilton County. Thousands of books, newspapers, CDs, DVDs and other resources available at your fingertips. Not to mention free computer and wireless Internet access for users who need it to find a new job or for schoolwork. What happens to all these resources when a branch library closes? Without the additional funding a local tax levy would provide our library is faced with making cutbacks that will devastate this system. Every single branch will be affected either though closings, reduced hours, staff reductions or some other form of reduction. Our library system will no longer have the capabilities to provide the needed services to children, families, seniors and adults who have come to depend on us year after year. We have an outstanding public

library. For the fourth consecutive time our library is ranked among the top 10 libraries in the country serving a population of 500,000 or more. We’ve served the residents of Hamilton County for 156 years. Our main library is recognized as the busiest library building in the country. Our children, teens, and adults of all ages rely on the many services we offer. We know our library is important to you, because you use our services and we’re busier than ever on pace to loan over 16.5 million books and materials this year, more than one million more than last year. Program attendance, computer usage, reference questions asked, and number of visits to the library have also dramatically increased. To continue this long tradition of excellence we need adequate funding. Without it the unimaginable may become reality. William J. Moran is vice president of the Board of Library Trustees.

The library is our past, present and future When deciding whether to vote for or against Issue 7, the “library levy issue,” on Nov. 3, one should take careful time to consider both the importance and realities of the issue and the monumental impact our libraries have had not only on our lives, but also on the lives of past generations. Do we currently provide money at a local level for the facilities? Despite common misconception, the answer is no. The truth is that neither the city of Cincinnati nor Hamilton County has ever funded the library system. This funding from the state, though, has declined 28 percent since 2001. So what does that mean for the libraries today? It means that the accumulated state funding cuts will result in a deficit of over $16 million by 2010. In light of such devastating finances, the library has done all it can to keep its head above water, including cutting services, staff,

Claudia Carrelli Community Press guest columnist

hours and capital projects. If the levy does not pass and the facilities do not receive any additional support, the library will be forced to close about half of its branches and relinquish around 250 employees, says Citizens for Your

Library’s Future. Fortunately, we can keep our libraries alive by giving back to the buildings and facilities that have provided so much for us in the past and hopefully will continue to do so far into the future. In numbers, the library issue will cost the owner of a $100,000 household $2.50 per month. That means about $30 per year to cover the children, teenager and job programs, homework centers,

senior services, and free DVDs, books, magazines, CDs and other materials that the library so charitably provides. Even in times such as our nation’s economic crisis demand for library materials has only increased. According to Citizens for Your Library’s Future, checkout of materials is already up nearly 250,000 through March 2009. A further example of the high circulation is the reported total of over 5.6 million library visitors last year with more than 15.6 million items borrowed. In fact, the Public Library of Downtown Cincinnati is in the top 10 in Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings for libraries serving a population of 500,000 or more. With all of this in mind, though, one might still argue against preserving such facilities by stating that the library is growing obsolete. “With all the media and technology of today, who needs a

library?” one might ask. The answer is the children, the adults, the young, the old, the handicapped, the poor, the rich – the people. “If the libraries are forced to shut down, everyone would be affected,” says Mariemont Branch librarian Elizabeth Hartlaub. She believes that libraries are key to a “democratic society,” stating that these “neutral venues help society to form educated opinions.” On the topic of the library’s questionable influence in modern society, Hartlaub firmly believes that “the library will continue to adapt to society’s needs and changes.” In the end, the overlying truth is that the libraries have always been there for us – in the past, the present and, they hope, in the future. So now it’s our time to be there for them. Claudia Carrelli is a senior at Mariemont High School.

Candidate: Let farmers address improvements Issue 2 is a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would create a Livestock Care Standards Board to set standards for livestock care and other agriculture related issues. This powerful and undefined board would be comprised of political appointees selected by the governor and state legislative leaders. Issue 2 was created through an alliance between agri-business and Ohio politicians in a defensive move to negate a potential future statewide initiative advocating better treatment of farm livestock by the Humane Society and others concerned about the negative effects of factory farming on public health and the environment. The proposed Constitutional amendment would grant the Livestock Board the power to decide how animals are raised and accounted for. The board would have the authority to overrule the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the Ohio Legislature and Ohio voters unless by future Constitutional

amendment. Passage of Issue 2 will effectively create a new regulatory body that removes the public from future decisions David on animal care. In other Krikorian states, including Community Michigan, aniPress guest mal rights columnist groups, agribusiness and lawmakers worked together to develop a set of reasonable standards without resorting to an additional layer of government. I believe Ohio should follow that course. Issue 2 backers include special interest groups including the Ohio Cattlemens Association, Ohio Pork Producers Council and the Ohio Farm Bureau, all heavily influenced by large corporate interests. If big business interests gain control of agriculture regulations

in Ohio potential detrimental effects may include higher grocery prices, an unfair playing field for smaller family farms and new licensing and regulatory fees. In essence Issue 2 moves Ohio away from the democratic process by shifting oversight and control of corporate agriculture to politically appointed officials. How difficult will it be in the future for a corporate agriculture interest to influence a small board instead of the entire Ohio Legislature? Factory farming of animals is implicated in the fouling of waterways, and in the generation of threats to public health, including E. coli contamination, and the incubation of new flu viruses (why it’s called swine flu). Because of this, it is not acceptable to remove the public from the regulatory process. Agriculture is Ohio’s largest industry and proper regulation is necessary, however, the creation of a new political board with broad powers and backed by agri-busi-

ness is not in the best interests of the citizens of Ohio. Agriculture has existed in Ohio for at least 200 years without a standards board bureaucracy. Moreover the Ohio Legislature and State Board of Agriculture has the authority to negotiate with animal rights groups and implement prudent changes. The Humane Society has stated that it will attempt to impose restrictions on farms with or without Issue 2. If the purpose of Issue 2 is to mitigate potential reforms from the Humane Society, it’s a waste of time and energy. Ohio Farmers know their craft and I think they are willing to work with animal rights and public health groups to address any potential areas for improvement. Please join me the Ohio Liberty Council, the Ohio Sierra Club and the Ohio Farmers Union in voting no on Issue 2. David Krikorian is a Madeira resident and candidate for U.S representative in Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District.

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This month, Congress is voting on critical legislation that will provide the financial industry new rules for the road. The Consumer Financial Agency (CFPA) would ensure that consumers have clear, straightforward information about financial products and would protect consumers from predatory and unfair products in banking accounts, credit cards, mortgages, car loans and other lending. We deserve this type of protection and it can’t happen soon enough. Melowese Richardson Whetsel Avenue Madisonville

Vote for Issue 5

Mental retardation or developmental disability can occur in any family, whether low income or upper crust, whether in Anderson Township or Madisonville. Caring for a child with severe or even mild autism can burden an entire family. Parents helping a partially disabled young person grow into adulthood inevitably require help from outside the family. And as medical science extends average life spans, the number of disabled people cared for by aging parents (or even outliving their parents) continues to grow, adding to the need for supportive services. Fortunately, the people of Hamilton County have recognized these needs for about 35 years. Every five years, they have approved a tax levy called the “MRDD levy” (Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities) to fund a range of educational, vocational, residential and other support services for people coping with developmental disabilities. That levy, known this year as Issue 5, is up for renewal again. More than 8,000 people, including more than 2,000 infants or toddlers and their families, are helped by MRDD services each year. As shown by multiple performance and financial reviews, including a recent outside evaluation by the county’s expert consultant, these critical services are top quality and cost-efficient. The county’s consultant recommended a large increase in the size of the levy in order to meet increasing demand as well as inflation. The county commissioners decided that taxpayers simply could not afford such an increase, but they did approve a smaller increase of less than the level of inflation. While this may well lead to growing waiting lists for service, they felt this was prudent at the present time. The Cincinnatus Association, a group of more than 100 community leaders committed to improving the quality of life for all residents in the Greater Cincinnati area, studies this issue carefully and has voted to endorse the levy. Continuation of these services for the developmentally disabled and their families is essential. We urge all citizens in our county to vote for Issue 5. Mark Silbersack Forest Oak Court East Hyde Park

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Melanie Poston is owner of Tulips on Erie. The boutique-style store specializes in home items and fine gifts.

Store specializes in unique home items The location may be different, however, the boutique-style atmosphere and attention to customer service hasn’t changed at Tulips on Erie. The business recently moved to it’s new location on Edwards Road. The store specializes in home items and unique gifts. Owner Melanie Poston described Tulips on Erie as “smart, expressive, practical and pretty all in one special place.” The store opened in Hyde Park Square in 2007. “I wanted a walk-in boutique atmosphere,” said Poston, who previously worked in fashion. Tulips on Erie has a variety of items, including Juliska ceramics and handblown glassware, Beatriz Ball handmade aluminum products such as tableware, serving trays and bowls and a wide assortment of can-

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Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Located at 3446 Edwards Road. Call 533-1838. dles. “We strive to find unique and special items for the home and gift giving,” said Poston. “You can stop in and pick up a quick hostess gift for a dinner party (or) a wedding gift on the weekend.” Poston said Tulips on Erie has also started a bridal registry. The store is located at 3446 Edwards Road. For information, call 533-1838. By Forrest Sellers. Send your “Small Business Spotlight” suggestions to espangler@communitypress.com

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Children learn fire safety from Pierce Matthews.

Pancake Supper set for Terrace Park

THINGS TO DO Art exhibit

Miller Gallery is hosting the exhibit “Jonathan Queen and Timur Akhriev” from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Miller Gallery, 2715 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. It features paintings by young artists Jonathan Queen and Timur Akhriev. The event is free and runs through Nov. 6. Visit www.millergallery.com.

31, at bigg’s Hyde Park, 3872 Paxton Ave., Oakley. Volunteers register at store. Collect clothing and canned good donations. Refrain from wearing Halloween costumes. Proceeds benefit the FreestoreFoodbank and Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. The event is free. Call 619-5454 or visit www.givebackcincinnati.org.

Trick or treat

• Fairfax Trick or Treating is 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Call 271-7250. • Mariemont Trick or Treating is is 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Call 271-4089. • Terrace Park Trick or Treating is 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Call 831-2137.

Timur Akhriev’s “Florentine Roofs.”

Rockin’ Halloween

Live Nation is presenting “Rockin’ Halloween” at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley. Wear a costume and win prizes. Music is by Forever Diamond, local Neil Diamond tribute. The cost is $25 couple, $15. Call 398-2461.

Halloween Harvest

Give Back Cincinnati is hosting Halloween Harvest noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

John Maggard is captain of the Terrace Park Fire Department and emergency medical service chief.

Chad Ocho Cinco

Joseph-Beth Booksellers is hosting Chad Ocho Cinco at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road, Norwood. The Cincinnati Bengals’ wide receiver will sign his new book “Ocho Cinco: What Football and Life Have Thrown My Way.” Autographs only, no personalization. Photographs permitted, but due to time constraints posed photographs are not allowed. The event is free. Line tickets are required. Call 3968960 or visit www.josephbeth.com.

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Pierce Matthews, a former fire chief, will be featured in the Nov. 8 fall program.

They put out fires, respond to medical emergencies and every November they flip pancakes to raise money to serve the residents of Terrace Park. To recognize and thank these dedicated volunteers, the Terrace Park Historical Society is devoting its fall program to the men and women of the Terrace Park Volunteer Emergency Services. The program has not only been slated for Sunday, Nov. 8, to coincide with the department’s 50th annual Pancake Supper, but it’s been moved from the society’s usual meeting site – the Community Building – to the Terrace Park Elementary School gymnasium. This way, program-goers will be just up the stairs from the firefighters and life squad members who are flipping pancakes in the school cafeteria. Festivities begin with refreshments in the gymnasium at 3:30 p.m. followed by the program at 4 p.m., featuring Pierce Matthews, fire chief from 1978 to 1993, and John Maggard, captain of the fire department and emergency medical service chief. They’ll explain the workings of today’s fire department and life squad and entertain young and old alike with stories of heroics, public service and a few antics. After the program, which is free and open to the public, guests will be invited to line-up for pancakes, sausages and conversation with the firefighters and life squad personnel behind the griddles in the cafeteria.

5K race open to local runners Girls on the Run of Cincinnati is presenting the New Balance Girls on the Run Fall 5K at Sawyer Point. Local runners and walkers are invited to participate in this run/walk that will help local preteen girls. All race proceeds will benefit Girls on the Run programs in greater Cincinnati.

Girls on the Run is a non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop selfrespect and healthy lifestyles through running. The race begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Sawyer Point. Runners can still sign up on race day at 9 a.m. Race-day registration is $25; before Nov. 20 is

$20. Sign up online at www.gotrcincinnati.org. In-person registration and optional packet pickup and registration will occur from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the GOTR office at 3330 Erie Ave., Suite 8, Cincinnati, OH 45208. (Parking on Erie or in back lot).

A GOTR 5K T-shirt is guaranteed for pre-registrants only. There will be free food and beverages after the race and a chance to win various raffle prizes. For more information, em a i l Erin@gotrcincinnati.org or v i s i t www.gotrcincinnati.org.

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EXERCISE CLASSES

Zumba Fitness Class, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road. $5. 379-4900. Anderson Township. Zumba Fitness, 7 p.m. Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1950 Nagel Road. Combining music with dynamic exercise moves. 2183474. Anderson Township. Jazzercise, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Hills Christian Church, 8119 Clough Pike. With Jenny Johnson, certified jazzercise instructor. $36 per month for unlimited classes. 407-9292. Anderson Township.

FARMERS MARKET

Mount Washington Farmers’ Market, 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Stanbery Park, 2221 Oxford Ave. Fruits and vegetables, goat cheese, honey, baked goods and more. Presented by Cincinnati Park Board. 232-5724. Mount Washington.

HOLIDAY HALLOWEEN

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Trick or Treat, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Mercy St. Theresa Center, 7010 Rowan Hill Drive. Must be in costume to participate and bring own bag. Ages 10 and under. Free. 271-7010; www.emercy.com/seniorliving.

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

Ryan Mecum, 7 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Author discusses and signs “Vampire Haiku.” Free. 3968960; www.josephbeth.com. Norwood.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Ingrid Michaelson, 8 p.m. 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road. $17, $15 advance. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com. Oakley. F R I D A Y, O C T . 3 0

CIVIC

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

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.

EDUCATION

Earthworks: Virtual Explorations of the Ancient Ohio Valley, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Woodland Mound, $1, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Jazzercise, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Hills Christian Church, $36 per month for unlimited classes. 407-9292. Anderson Township. Senior Fitness Class, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave. $3. 474-3100. Anderson Township. Pilates, 10:30 a.m. Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave. $3. 474-3100. Anderson Township.

FARMERS MARKET

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

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Field of Fright, 8 p.m.-midnight, Turpin Farms, 3295 Turpin Lane. Walk through corn maze with screaming scarecrows, man carrying a chainsaw and more. $11, $9 ages 2-11, free ages 23 months and under. 561-2621; www.turpinfarms.com. Newtown. Rockin’ Halloween, 8 p.m. 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road. Wear costume and win prizes. Music by Forever Diamond, local Neil Diamond tribute. $25 couple, $15. Presented by Live Nation. 398-2461. Oakley. Haunted Trail, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. American Legion Post 744, 224 Wilmer Ave. Ten scary rooms and haunted tunnel. Refreshments available. Benefits Star Strutter Baton Corp. and American Legion Post 744. $6. Presented by Star Strutters Baton Corp. 871-5842; www.starstrutterscincy.com. Linwood. No Tricks, Just Treats, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Beechmont Skytop Shopping Center, 5206 Beechmont Ave. Dress in costume and visit “store to store” to collect treats and discount coupons. Anderson Fire and Rescue department gives fire truck to tours and Anderson Citizen’s Patrol members provide safety information. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Skytop Neighborhood Business District. 231-6350. Mount Washington. Halloween Fun, 3:30 p.m. Oakley Branch Library, 4033 Gilmore Ave. Games, craft and snack. Wear costume. For Ages 12 and under. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6038. Oakley.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Halloween story time. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Ages 5 and under. Free. 3968960; www.josephbeth.com. Norwood.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Murder Mystery Dinner Show, 6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m. Mariemont Inn, 6880 Wooster Pike. Interactive murder mystery. $49 plus tax. Reservations recommended. Presented by Crime Time Theater. 271-2100. Mariemont. Murder on Thick ‘Wit-It’ Hill, 7:30 p.m. Madisonville Arts Center, 5021 Whetsel Ave. Halloween murder mystery. $10. 271-8600. Madisonville. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 3 1

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Saturday Functional Ceramics Class, 10 a.m.-noon, Funke Fired Arts, 3130 Wasson Road. Create functional clay project. Make mugs, soap dishes, waste baskets, picture frames, toothbrush holders and more. All ages. Family friendly. $20. Reservations required. 871-2529; www.funkefiredarts.com. Oakley.

ART EXHIBITS

Queen City Artists Past and Present and Cincinnati Characters, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Eisele Gallery of Fine Art. Free. 791-7717; www.eiselefineart.com. Fairfax. Jonathan Queen and Timur Akhriev, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Miller Gallery. Free. 8714420; www.millergallery.com. Hyde Park. Watercolors Bright and Bold, 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Caribou Coffee. Free. 231-2092; http://marilynsartblog.blogspot.com/. Anderson Township. Kingdom of Nature, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Country Club. Free. 792-9744; www.countryclubprojects.com. Oakley. Katie Parker and Guy Michael Davis, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Country Club. Free. 792-9744; www.countryclubprojects.com. Oakley. Mills and Zoldak: Variations on a Theme, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Funke Fired Arts, 871-2529; www.funkefiredarts.com. Oakley.

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EDUCATION

Earthworks: Virtual Explorations of the Ancient Ohio Valley, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Woodland Mound, $1, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Zumba Fitness Class, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 3794900. Anderson Township. Jazzercise, 8:30 a.m. Anderson Hills Christian Church, $36 per month for unlimited classes. 407-9292. Anderson Township.

FARMERS MARKET

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

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Monster Bash, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road. Buffet menu with heavy appetizers. Bud Light Drafts and Captain Morgan cocktails. Costume contests and music by 10 Foot Big. $45. Reservations required. Presented by Cincinnati Sports Leagues. 533-9386. Oakley. Field of Fright, 8 p.m.-midnight, Turpin Farms, $11, $9 ages 2-11, free ages 23 months and under. 561-2621; www.turpinfarms.com. Newtown. Anderson Township Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Anderson Township, Presented by Anderson Township Operations Center. 4745560. Anderson Township. Columbia Township Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Columbia Township, 561-6046. Columbia Township. Fairfax Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Fairfax, 271-7250. Fairfax. Mariemont Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Village of Mariemont, 271-4089. Mariemont. Newtown Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Village of Newtown, 561-7697. Newtown. Terrace Park Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Village of Terrace Park, 831-2137. Terrace Park. Halloween Harvest, noon-3 p.m. Bigg’s, 3872 Paxton Ave. Volunteers register at store. Collect clothing and canned good donations. Refrain from wearing Halloween costumes. Benefits FreestoreFoodbank and Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. Free. Presented by Give Back Cincinnati. 619-5454; www.givebackcincinnati.org. Oakley.

LITERARY SIGNINGS

Chad Ocho Cinco, 1 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Cincinnati Bengals’ wide receiver signs new book Ocho Cinco “Ocho Cinco: What Football and Life Have Thrown My Way.” Autographs only, no personalization. Photographs permitted, but due to time constraints, posed photographs not allowed. Free. Line tickets required. 396-8960; www.josephbeth.com. Norwood.

RECREATION

Halloween Hike, 6:30 p.m. Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road. Seasongood Nature Center. Non-scary night hike takes hikers through forest and field to see nocturnal animals. Family friendly. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.

PROVIDED.

See John Hauser’s “War Party” at the exhibit, “Queen City Artists Past and Present and Cincinnati Characters,” from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Eisele Gallery of Fine Art, 5729 Dragon Way, Fairfax. The exhibit features new acquisitions of Cincinnati’s “Golden Age” painters, living artists whose works are in the earlier style and oil portraits. The event is free. The exhibit continues through Jan. 15. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday though Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call 791-7717 or visit www.eiselefineart.com.

MUSIC - RELIGIOUS

Sunday Vespers, 7:30 p.m. Vespers for the Feast of All Saints. The Rev. Timothy P. Schehr presides. Athenaeum of Ohio, 6616 Beechmont Ave. Chapel of St. Gregory the Great. Athenaeum Chorale. Anthony DiCello, music director. 231-2223. Mount Washington.

SHOPPING

Artesania Pachamama Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Hyde Park Center for Older Adults, 2800 Erie Ave. Regina Hall. Hand-knit alpaca wool and pima cotton sweaters of many designs and Peruvian handmade items. Benefits Artesania Pachamama, women’s cooperative in Peru. Presented by Artesania Pachamama. 321-6421. Hyde Park. M O N D A Y, N O V. 2

AUDITIONS

Speaking in Tongues, 7 p.m. Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road. Theater. Two men and two women ages 30s-40s. Cold readings from script. Production dates: May 715. Presented by Beechmont Players. jeffrey.brown@uc.edu. Anderson Township.

EDUCATION

Home Buyer and Seller Information Sessions, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Coldwell Banker West Shell, 2721 Erie Ave. Information sessions on buying first home or selling current home. Lender representative present to answer questions regarding mortgages, interest rates or refinancing. With Rick and Holly Finn. Ages 21 and up. Free. 533-8081. Hyde Park.

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AUDITIONS Speaking in Tongues, 7 p.m. Anderson Center, jeffrey.brown@uc.edu. Anderson Township.

CIVIC Mobile Second District Office Hours, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road. Staff available to meet constituents and discuss some issues or problems with the federal government. Presented by U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt. 688-8400. Anderson Township. Eastside Yardwaste Recycling Drop-Off Site, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 946-7734. Newtown.

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

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

Jazzercise, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Hills Christian Church, $36 per month for unlimited classes. 407-9292. Anderson Township.

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.

Earthworks: Virtual Explorations of the Ancient Ohio Valley, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Woodland Mound, $1, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Jazzercise, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Hills Christian Church, $36 per month for unlimited classes. 407-9292. Anderson Township.

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EXERCISE CLASSES

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

EDUCATION

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

EDUCATION

Astrology Class, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Midwest School of Astrology, 4777 Red Bank Expressway, Suite 6. Beginning to Intermediate Astrology with Pam Gallagher. Certification available. $30. Registration required. 984-2293. Madisonville.

NATURE

Stargazing 101, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place. Class on constellations. Learn to use planisphere. View through telescope if weather permits. A UC Communiversity offering. Ages 18 and up. $18. Reservations required. 5566932. Mount Lookout.

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ART EXHIBITS

Mills and Zoldak: Variations on a Theme, noon-4 p.m. Funke Fired Arts, 871-2529; www.funkefiredarts.com. Oakley.

ATTRACTIONS

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

BARS/CLUBS

Burger Madness, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Arthur’s Café, 3516 Edwards Road. Burgers are just $6. Jagermeister and Blackhaus, two staple shots, $2. 871-5543. Hyde Park.

CIVIC

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

PROVIDED Shaolin Warriors – the Kung Fu masters of China – bring their skill, movement and imagery for a family-friendly event at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Music Hall. The event will feature the Kung Fu masters in a choreographed theatrical performance, showing synchronized fighting rituals. Tickets are $25-$40. Call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.

EDUCATION

Earthworks: Virtual Explorations of the Ancient Ohio Valley, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Woodland Mound, $1, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.

PROVIDED See swashbuckling pirates at the Newport Aquarium’s “Ghosts of Pirate Cove,” through Sunday, Nov. 1. See the swordfighting pirates, underwater pumpkin carving and more. The release of the film, “Planet 51,” with games and prizes, is from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Four kids (ages of 2-12 years old) get in for $5 each with every adult paying full price when they wear their Halloween costume. Adult admission is $20. Visit www.newportaquarium.com or call 859-261-7444.

Life

Eastern Hills Press

October 28, 2009

Are there any saints around anymore?

on a pedestal. Later, if Nov. 1 is the day several any human frailty Christian churches celebrate shows up in their lives, the feast of All Saints. we push them off their “Saint,” a familiar word pedestal and bury that’s taken on unfamiliar them beneath the rubmeanings. ble of disappointment Today “saint” can be the and disillusionment. name of a football team, a Do this enough jazz song (”When the Saints Father Lou times, and we who Come Marching In”), many Guntzelman push them down cities (St. Louis, St. Petersburg, etc.) or a goody-twoPerspectives become cynical. We conclude there are no shoes. So we must ask, “What’s a saints and no one worthy of a saint?” A cynic might respond, “A moral pedestal or imitation. Time and reflection, however, saint is someone who lived a long time ago whose life has never can clarify things. We understand better now what it means to be a been adequately researched.” The implication is that if you saint. Every ordinary human personlooked hard enough into a saint’s life, sooner or later you’d find he ality can be depicted as having an inner teeter-totter. Piled on one or she had clay feet. And a real saint would be the end are the vices, selfishness, evil first to admit it. It’s only conven- tendencies and darkness of that tional wisdom that thinks they person’s life. Stacked on the other end are don’t. People labeled “saint” are put the brightness, virtues, love and

compassion of which we are capable. The fulcrum, or center point, is the whole (holy) place representing the site of a person’s struggles and choices. Saints – as they live out their lives the best they can – strive to stand on the fulcrum in utter honesty and understanding of themselves. They don’t compare themselves to others. They don’t judge others against the measure of themselves. They just try to relate to others and the world in a way they believe their Maker created them to do. They struggle to know and then to discipline and control their darkness and vices – while they struggle to give expression to the light and love within them with the help of God’s grace. We must hide our dark side from society in general, but we must never try to hide it from ourselves. While doing good, we

must acknowledge to ourselves our own demons as we do battle with them. When we speak of sainthood today, we speak of it in its truest sense as a full-blooded embracing of our own humanity, not a false veneer of pseudo-goodness. Trying to appear better than we are prevents our becoming what we can be. When I was a youth I looked at saints in a very different way. Most of the canonized saints seemed to belong to religious orders, the clergy, or were people who wrought miracles and had followers. Today I imagine the saints to especially be among the humble and honest people, those who rise wearily and go off to ordinary and routine labor to support their families. They sacrifice creature comforts, narcissistic interests, and personal agendas in behalf of larg-

er values. We do not usually accord these common people hero or saint status, bur their acts renew the world each day as a place of enduring value. As Dr. James Hollis says, “We are all, every day, faced with death, depression and despair. Whoever rises to do what must be done, does a deed for us all.” Of such is the kingdom of heaven. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@ communitypress.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.

Beware of the dinosaur hunter scam circulating “ W e asked him to fill out a l e a s e agreement and an application. That n e v e r Howard Ain happened. Hey Howard! He went into great detail with stories that he was an Italian fossil hunter,” said Fast. The person claimed to be a Professor Klose who said he’s discovered lots of dinosaurs and will be coming to the U.S. to trade fossils. “We started to get pretty suspicious when he said he was going to send a check

Clarification I have a clarification on my recent story involving Social Security Disability checks. Deductions from the benefits for food and shelter applies only to Supplemental Security Income disability and not Social Security disability. The difference between the two types of payments relates to those who have worked and contributed to Social Security and those who have not. People who paid into Social Security and then become disabled do not have to worry about their checks being reduced based on someone else helping them with food and housing expenses. They will receive their entire amount of back benefits in one payment. On the other hand, those who did not work or did not pay into Social Security will be eligible only for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and that does reduce checks based on outside housing and food assistance. In addition, it often does pay the back benefits in increments. In all cases when applying for SSI or Social Security Disability be sure to contact an attorney with expertise in this field.

for the first month rent, deposit and furniture for the four- to five-bedroom home he wanted to rent,” Fast said. He did send a check for $8,650 – but it was written on an AOL Time Warner bank account which didn’t make any sense. He asked Fast to cash it and send $2,900 to a furniture company for furniture he was renting. His wife and child were supposedly coming with him. “That is why he needed a large home and all that furniture. He kept mentioning a trustee in the U.S. would be in contact with us, and we kept asking for the trustee’s name and information but never got anything,” she said. Fast said she wondered why he didn’t send a check to the furniture company himself instead of asking her to do it. In addition, although he claimed to have been in Italy, the packing slip on the UPS envelope containing his check showed it was shipped from Massachusetts. “He was very strange responding to the e-mails. He didn’t answer questions that we asked him and we would respond with things he asked for and then he asked for the same thing over and over again,” Fast said.

Resident speaks at cinema series Cincinnati World Cinema will present the film noir thriller “Zift” in the next leg of its 10-movie global cinema series at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center. Paired with the Brazilian film “MUTUM” at 4:30 p.m., the R-rated “Zift” is the second film in the double-feature screening at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. Another screening will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, followed by post-film discussion. Each screening is preceded by a social hour and cash bar starting one hour before show time. Leading the post-film discussion of “Zift” on Tuesday, Nov. 3, will be Hyde Park resident Dr. John Alberti. A professor of English at Northern Kentucky University, Dr. Alberti is director of the NKU Cinema

Studies program and an authority on film noir. The Bulgarian entry in the U.S. Academy Awards “best foreign film” category and nominee for “best film” at the European Academy Awards, “Zift” had its North American premiere at the Toronto Film Festival and went on to appear at other major U.S. festivals. Featuring free parking and full handicapped access, the Carnegie is at 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington, Ky. 41011. Tickets are $8 in advance and $11 at the door. $9 tickets for students, Enjoy The Arts and WVXU Perks members with valid ID are available only at the door. Advance single tickets are available online via the CWC Web site, by phone and in person at the Carnegie Arts Center and at

these local outlets: Sitwell’s Coffee House (Clifton); Lookout Joe Coffee Roasters (Mt. Lookout Square); Shake-It Records (Northside) and the Coffee Emporium (Downtown). Sunday double-feature combo tickets are offered only at the Carnegie and on-line. The Global Cinema Series is sponsored by WVXU, 91.7 FM, Cincinnati’s leading source of news and information. Details and information (trailer, film details, festival awards, ticket outlet maps, etc.) are available at the CWC Web site: http://www.cincyworldcinema.org and by calling 859-781-8151. Preview screeners are available for credited reviewers; still photos are available for print publications.

“I think in these tough times people are having now, some rentals are difficult to rent out and they get this information and they just want to rent their house and have some income. So, he’s preying on people,” she said. “When I Googled his name, and supposedly the place he was working for with the fossils, a lot of stuff came up with ‘scammers.’ People are doing it using

different names but the same scenario,” Fast said. The scammer recently sent another e-mail demanding the money and even claimed he would go to the FBI if he didn’t get it. Fast said she hopes this case can serve as a warning to all. If you receive a check from someone you don’t know who wants you to cash it and then send them money – don’t do it. Their check is probably

not good and you’ll have sent your good money to the bad guys. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

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Phony check scams are alive and well these days as scammers continue to try to steal your money. The latest deception preys on people who are trying to rent an apartment or house. Shelly Fast said she came across one such con at the Wilmington real estate office at which she works. She received an e-mail from someone seeking to rent a house. “He started to communicate back and forth with us but it was a strange communication. He didn’t want to come over and look at it, he rented it sight unseen,” she said. All the communications took place via e-mail.

Eastern Hills Press

LIfe

October 28, 2009

Too many apples? Make fruit leather The sign was outside of a church on Salem Avenue in Mount Washington: “Friendship multiplies joy a n d divides sorrow.” So true. Friends can be many different people, comRita p l e t e l y Heikenfeld unrelated or someRita’s kitchen one biological. Think of the sibling who wasn’t cool enough to hang with as a kid, or the mom or dad who seemed older than dirt. (I remember one of my kids asking me if electricity was invented when I was young). As you grow, so does your wisdom and over the years, you become the closest of friends.

Apple or pear sauce and fruit rollups/leather

Every year I make batches of apple or pear sauce,

and rollups. No artificial anything added!

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Preparation:

Wash, core and cut 3 to 5 pounds fruit into chunks (apples or pears). Leave skin on because the pectin in the peel helps remove cholesterol.

Cooking options:

Crockpot: Spray pot. Put fruit in. Cook on low six to eight hours or high for three to five hours until fruit is soft enough to mash. Stovetop: Place in heavy or nonstick large pot. Add up to 1 cup water, cider or apple juice (to keep fruit from sticking), and simmer until fruit is soft. You may have to add a bit more liquid. Careful - the mixture tends to sputter up. Oven: (my preferred method). I use a restaurant steam table pan but use anything that has sides and which will hold fruit. Spray pan. Cook in 350-degree oven until soft.

To purée:

Run through food mill or sieve, blender or food processor. If desired, sweeten to taste with sugar, Ste-

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Fruit leather before going in oven to dry. via or Splenda. Add cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to taste. Do this while fruit is still warm.

Drying to make fruit rollups/leather:

Spray cookie sheets. Pour puree evenly onto sheets, about 1⁄4-inch deep. In summer, I’ll dry it in the sun. This time of year it’s the oven. Dry in warm oven. Mine only goes down to 170 degrees so I propped the door open. You don’t want it to cook too quickly or it will be hard. It will take anywhere from four to eight hours or more depending upon the kind of apples, etc. If it’s late in the evening and it’s still not done, turn the oven off with the leather

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A reader had trouble with the mixture coming together. You have to mix it up really well and it will come together. I use regular sausage and baking mix, not low fat. Try starting with 2 cups baking mix and go from there. The cheese can be increased, too, to 21⁄2 cups.

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Fruit leather after drying (you can see my hand through it if you look close). still in, and proceed in the morning.

How to tell if the fruit leather is done:

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Storing:

In refrigerator, up to six months, and up to one year in freezer

Rita’s clone of Bigg’s chicken salad

The deli folks at Bigg’s were so nice, and fun to chat with. They chuckled when I said my readers were begging for the recipe. Since the recipe is proprietary, I couldn’t wrangle the recipe or all of the ingredients out of them. “It’s your normal chicken salad: mayonnaise, celery, grapes, cashews, etc. The secret ingredients are a pinch of ‘Ahh’ and a tablespoon of love.” After tasting it, I’d say it had a lot of both – yum! Trying to clone this for

the home cook when it’s made in huge amounts is challenging. Deli chicken salads often contain chicken base and seasoning salt. I fiddled with it and here’s my best shot. I poach my chicken in broth and let it cool in broth before dicing for added flavor and moistness. Taste as you go, adding 1 rib celery, 1 onion, the lesser amount of seasoning, etc. Add more if needed. 1 pound cooked chicken, diced or shredded 1-2 ribs celery, diced 1-2 green onions, sliced very thin Green grapes, cut in half, and salted cashew halves or pieces – you choose how much 1 cup Hellman’s mayonnaise or more to taste 1 ⁄4 to 1⁄2 teaspoon or so each: Lawry’s seasoning salt and chicken base (use a good quality base like Minor’s).

Mix chicken, celery and onions together. Whisk chicken base and salt with the mayo. Pour over chicken and mix gently. Stir in grapes and nuts. To make curried chicken salad: Start sprinkling curry powder in the mayo mixture, tasting as you go.

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October 28, 2009

Eastern Hills Press

Local residents perform in Xavier Players production

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Bonnie Storms holds “The Wicked Witch of Walton” at her home in Columbia Township. Her children found the oddly-shaped piece of wood behind her home about 40 years ago, and she’s kept it ever since.

Woman finds ‘witch’ in back yard

By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com

Most people would consider “witches” a bad discovery, but Bonnie Storms has been keeping one in her home for more than 40 years. Storms, who moved to Columbia Township with her family in 1967, said her children were exploring their backyard after moving into the house when they stumbled upon a piece of

It’s been to numerous show-and-tells at her children’s elementary schools, been shown off to visitors and Storms said it now scares her grandchildren when they come to visit. Storms said her boys, Paul and Dan, have moved away and have wondered why she kept the oddlyshaped piece of wood. She said she’s always liked it, and its resemblance of a witch.

wood that very closely resembles the head of a witch. The children, now adults with children of their own, brought their interesting find to their mother. “That was just really incredible,” she said. Storms said she’s kept the piece of wood for more than 40 years, and it “looks just like it did then.” “The Witch of Walton Creek,” as the piece of wood is called, has led a full life.

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October 28, 2009

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Terrace Park looks to curb excessive car noise Public input

Terrace Park Council is looking for residents to comment on the proposed ordinance to ban excessive noise from motor vehicles. Residents should contact the village office, 831-2138, with comments or concerns. E-mail addresses for council and other public officials can be found on the village Web site, www.terracepark.com.

By Lisa Wakeland lwakeland@communitypress.com

Terrace Park Village Council is considering an ordinance that would ban excessive sound from motor vehicles. Councilman Jim Muennich introduced the ordinance at last week’s meeting. It would give the police department authority to cite drivers for excessive noise. Both Muennich and

Police Chief Gerry Hayhow said they have not received complaints from residents about this problem. “The reason this is being brought forward ... is more in line with the safety of a person driving an automobile who would not be able to hear emergency vehicles,” Hayhow said. He added that police officers have noticed excessive noise emanating from some vehicles and asked about the department’s authority

to cite vehicles. Hayhow said officers can cite drivers under a state law that addresses vehicle noise, but it requires many hours of overtime to prosecute a violation. Councilman Mark Porst asked how the local ordinance would be enforced and questioned if there was a tangible threshold for decibel levels. Hayhow said enforcement requires a judgment call by officers, but they are

Next meeting

Terrace Park Council will conduct the second reading of the proposed ordinance on excessive motor vehicle noise at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the community building, 428 Elm Ave. equipped with microphones and audio recording devices that could provide necessary evidence of a violation. Muennich said the new ordinance would primarily

cover radio, television and other noise coming from vehicles and Terrace Park already has an ordinance to cover excessive noise from vehicle exhausts. The ordinance makes exceptions for emergency or other public safety vehicles, utility trucks and similar vehicles. Terrace Park Council will conduct the second reading of the proposed ordinance at the Tuesday, Nov. 10, meeting.

Resident displays new paintings Korean-born Cincinnati artist and Hyde Park resident Bukang Kim returns to center stage with a new group of paintings she calls “The Ocean Series” at the Sandra Small Gallery in Covington, Ky. She continues her careerlong interest in gestural,

lyrical abstraction in this series. Her original education and undergraduate work in Korea, where calligraphy and painting emerge from a similar aesthetic, combines with her M.A. work from the University of Cincinnati in the 1980s. Asian art

emphasizes the use of the entire arm when painting; Western artists generally use the hand and wrist only. The opening reception is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. The exhibit will continue until Tuesday, Nov. 24. The Sandra Small Gallery is located at 124 W.

Pike St., Covington, Ky. 41011. The gallery hours are from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday; 1 to 5 p.m. Friday; and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Visit SandraSmallGallery.com, e-mail SandraSmallGallery@zoomtown.com or call 859-2912345.

CPD receives traffic safety grant The Cincinnati Police Department has been awarded $88,229 by the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Traffic Safety Office. The money comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 2010 federal fiscal year.

Grants support the efforts of safety partners statewide, focusing on the priority areas of traffic safety: • Impaired driving; • Excessive speed; • Use of safety restraints; • Motorcycle safety; • Youthful drivers. The CPD will analyze

crash data to direct enforcement efforts to areas where crashes occur, conduct high visibility enforcement, and hold educational and awareness events. The grant money will also fund overtime hours for these efforts to reduce personal injuries and property

damage that result from unsafe traffic practices and crashes. In the past three years, fatalities on Ohio’s roadways have decreased to near record lows, and the CPD is working with other local, state and federal agencies to continue this trend.

Xavier presents Guy Jones for Native American Month Guy Jones will speak at Xavier University’s Native American History Month program from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 in the Gallagher Student Center Theatre. His presentation is free and open to the public. Jones (Wakuwa la) is a Hunkpapa Lakota and fullblood member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. He cofounded the Miami Valley

Council for N a t i v e Americans, a cultural and educational organization, and has devoted Jones his life to sharing knowledge and promoting healing and respect for American Indians. Jones’ messages affect both non-Indians looking to

learn American Indian customs and beliefs and today’s generation of American Indian youth searching for their roots. He and Sally Moomaw (of the University of Cincinnati) co-authored “Lessons from Turtle Island,” which encourages greater understanding of cultural traditions and their integration into classroom activities. Jones’ presentation is in

addition to these events: • Oct. 30 through Nov. 6, exhibit in the Gallagher Student Center stairwell on consequences of your vote on November’s Ohio casino ballot issue. Open to the public 24/7 and free of charge; • Nov. 6, First Friday Fellowship with Xavier director of photography Greg Rust and his daughter, Xavier sophomore Erin Rust, speaking about their participation in Native American issues. They will present from 3 to 3:30 p.m. in room 280 of the Gallagher Student Center. From 3:30 to 5 p.m., “Pow-Wow Highway” will be shown with a meal. The event is free and open to the public.

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See “Achille Mauzan’s Prestito Credito Italiano, 1917” at Jack Wood Gallery’s collection of World War I posters from Saturday, Nov. 7, until Friday, Jan. 16.

Local gallery exhibits posters Jack Wood Gallery of O’Bryonville will be exhibiting an extensive collection of World War I posters from Saturday, Nov. 7, until Friday Jan. 17, 2010. The collection features vintage posters from not just the war effort in the United States but also those of the U.S. allies in this conflict including British, French and Italian posters. There will be more than 200 posters – large and

small – available for viewing. Some of the images are rare and much-sought-after by collectors. There will also be a number of posters that were printed in Cincinnati by local lithographic companies such as Strobridge. The gallery is entering its 12th year of operation in the heart of O’Bryonville at 2041 Madison Road. Visit www.jackwoodgallery.com or call 321-7077.

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Religion Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church

About religion

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.

Religion news is published at no charge on a spaceavailable basis. Items must be to our office no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the following edition. If you are having a special service, rummage sale, dinner, bazaar, festival, revival, musical presentation, holiday services or special activity that is open to the public, send us the information. E-mail announcements to easternhills@communitypress. com, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. Mail to: Eastern Hills Journal, Attention: Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, Ohio 45140.

Linwood Baptist Church

Kicking off their “Health & Wellness Series,” the church is offering (free and open to the public) a “Natural Cancer Therapy” seminar at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. Free chair massages begin at 6 p.m. sponsored by Dr. N.J. Driever (a local chiropractor) and Standard Process Company. Registration is preferred, but not required. More information is available by calling 871-8642. The church invites the community to participate in a Christmas Talent Show Sunday, Dec. 6, to benefit the church’s Camp Kirkwood ministry. Sing, tell a story/joke, play an instrument, do a skit, (any Christmas-themed/family-friendly/sanctuary-appropriate talent). Pre-show dinner is at 6 p.m. and is free of charge. Call 871-8642 to sign up your “act.” The church is at 4808 Eastern Ave., Linwood; 231-4912.

Truelight Missionary Baptist Church

The church offers services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays, and 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The pastor is Chris Mobley. The church is at 4311 Eastern Ave., Columbia Tusculum; 256-0132.

St. John Vianney Church

The St. Margaret/St. John Parish is hosting a turkey dinner from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. The cost, including dessert, is $9 for adults and $5 for children. The event also includes a raffle. The church is at 4448 Berwick St., Madison Place; 271-5490.

Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church

“Divorce Care,” a 13-week program that addresses emotional issues associated with divorce, is being offered through Nov. 30. The sessions are offered free of charge

Take a Theological Tour through Church Music History from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 28 through Nov. 18. Learn where Catholic church music comes from, what styles have been used

AMERICAN BAPTIST

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

UNITED METHODIST

Athenaeum of Ohio

Our Lady Of The Holy Spirit Center

Zion Lutheran Church

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.

MT WASHINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH

2021 Sutton Ave

Mount Washington United Methodist

231-4445

Sunday Services

The church is hosting its annual Election Day Dinner Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Fellowship Hall. This marks the 68th anniversary of the event that has been held every year since 1941 with the exception of two years during World War II, when there was food rationing. This year, a turkey dinner with everything included will be available from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The dinners are $8.75 for adults and $5 for

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 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

Great Kids. Great Results.

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

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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Informational Coffees

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

Showcasing Traditional programs for 3- and 4-year-olds and Montessori classrooms for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds.

CHURCH OF GOD

Friday, November 6 and Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

For more information, visit www.stursulavilla.org

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

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immediately afterwards. Donations are accepted. The center is at 5440 Moeller Ave., Norwood; 351-9800. 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.

children 10 and under. Carryout is available for 50 cents. To order carryout, call 231-3946 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Church members will also hold a bake sale and craft sale at the church beginning at 9 a.m. Election Day. The church is at 6365 Corbly Road; 231-3946.

Michigan & Erie Ave

(513) 871-7218

and what may be used in the future, and why we need a diversity of music. A free-will donation is accepted. Call 351-9800 to register. The center is hosting an All Souls’ Day special evening service at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1. The event includes Mass followed by a blessing of crosses and candlelight procession to the Crosses of Sorrow and Healing Memorial. The center is hosting an evening with an exorcist: Father Tom Euteneuer will discuss his upcoming book “Exorcism and the Church Militant,” Thursday, Nov. 12. Mass begins at 6 p.m. with the talk

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. The Athenaeum Chorale will present Vespers for the Feast of All Saints at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in the Chapel of St. Gregory the Great. The chorale is under the direction of Anthony DiCello, music director of the Athenaeum. The Rev. Timothy P. Schehr will preside. The event is free. The address is 6616 Beechmont Ave., Mount Washington; 2312223.

Eastern Hills Press

October 28, 2009

Improving Your Odds

The Greater Cincinnati

Church of God

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

EPISCOPAL

Join us for an opportunity to receive information, screenings and tips from medical experts at The Christ Hospital about diabetes, cardiovascular disease and non-healing wounds. Friday, October 30 | Open from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH & ST. THOMAS NURSERY SCHOOL

100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park,OH 831-2052 www.stthomasepiscopal.org Sunday 7:45am Rite I Eucharist 9:00am Rite 2 Eucharist For All People 11:15am Rite 2 Choral Eucharist Childcare Provided for all Eucharists

The ﬁrst 64 people to sign up will receive a FREE health screening including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, vascular, glaucoma and podiatric screenings.

EVANGELICAL COVENANT

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2139 Auburn Avenue

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

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

Sunday Service 10:30am Cincinnati Country Day School 272-5800 www.horizoncc.com Indian Hill Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 www.indianhillchurch.org Sunday Worship 8am & 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am Youth 7 & 8th grade 9:15am Youth 9 & 12th grade 11:45am Phone 561-6805 Fax 561-0894 INDIAN HILL Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 Phone 513-561-6805 Fax 513-561-0894

Sundays 9:15am & 10:45am

8221 Miami Rd. (corner of Galbraith)

513-891-8181

Sunday Worship 8am & 9:30am

NEW 9:30am Service -Innovative & High energy

www.IndianHillChurch.org

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

Building Homes Relationships & Families

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.org

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR 8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Finding God Through Little Boy Blue: Wake UP"!

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

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

FAITH CHRISTIAN

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

NorthStar Vineyard Community Church

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

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

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

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

513.753.1993 vineyardeastgate.org

PRESBYTERIAN

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

MADEIRA SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301 Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery PASTOR JONATHAN KOLLMANN

HARTZELL U.M.C. 8999 Applewood Dr. Blue Ash, OH 45236

ûRev. Robert Roberts, Pastor

Church School for Everyone 10:10 am

Traditional Worship 11:15 am Child Care available at all times

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

www.cloughchurch.org

(off Larchview, off Plainfield at Cross County Hwy.) 891-8527 email: hartzell-umc@fuse.net www.lhartzwellumc-cincinnati.org Sun. School & Worship 9:00 & 10:30AM Child Care provided at 10:30AM service

www.madeirachurch.org 8000 Miami Ave. 791-4470 Contemporary Worship 9:00 am

HERITAGE UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN CHURCH

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

“One Church, Many Paths” www.huuc.net û

MT. WASHINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6365 Corbly Road 513-231-3946 Rev. Thomas A. Gaiser Sunday Worship 10:45am Adult Sunday School 9:30am Children’s Sunday School 10:45am Visitors Welcomed "A Family in Christ and a Beacon of God’s Love for Over 150 Years"

www.mtwashumc.org

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”

Eastern Hills Press

October 28, 2009

Community

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Sunday Night Bingo

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Supporters host evening of hope Approximately 340 friends and supporters of The Wellness Community gathered at the historic Laurel Court for the 2nd annual “Evening of Hope ... A Celebration of Life” presented by Mercy Health Partners. In addition to raising nearly $70,000 to support the free and professionally facilitated programs of support, education, and hope offered by TWC for people with cancer, their loved ones, and cancer survivors, attendees at the gala event also recognized 2009 honorees Chuck and Julie Geisen Scheper. The Northern Kentucky couple first became involved with TWC in 1992 and have leveraged their own experiences with cancer to bring hope to many others struggling with the disease and other health difficulties. The evening’s festivities included a VIP reception, silent and live auctions, dinner and entertainment by the Rusty Griswolds. Co-chairs April Davidow and Linda Green planned the spectacular fall event, along with committee members Aaron Bley, Betsy Baugh, Judy Dombar, Kate Gonzalez, Flannery Higgins, Pete Horton, Rita Jones, Christy Neyer, Molly

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Chuck and Julie Geisen Scheper first became involved with TWC in 1992 and have leveraged their own experiences with cancer to bring hope to many others struggling with the disease and other health difficulties. Sandquist, Anita Schneider and Lucy Ward. The Wellness Community is a non-profit cancer support agency dedicated to providing people affected by cancer free and professionally facilitated programs of support, education, and hope, to help them regain control, reduce isolation and restore hope regardless of the stage of their disease. In Greater Cincinnati, The Wellness Community offers a wide array of programs, including support groups, classes in mind/body stress management techniques such as yoga, tai chi, lebed, and healing touch, educational speakers and seminars, healthy cooking classes, community gatherings, and more. There is never a fee to participate and programs are available for people with cancer, their loved ones, and cancer survivors at facilities in Blue Ash and Fort Wright as well as offsite outreach locations in Bond Hill, Clifton, downtown and Western Hills. For more information call 791-4060 or visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org/cincinnati.

THE

RECORD

DEATHS

Craig A. Bracken

Craig A. Bracken, 81, of Mount Lookout died Oct. 16. Survived by son, Craig William Bracken; daughter, Stephony A. (late Jim) Rhoades; sister, Virginia O’Dell; three step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Ann M. Bracken; father, Craig T. Bracken; mother, Pearl Anderson; and brother, Frank Bracken. Services were Oct. 21 at T.P. White and Sons Funeral Home. Memorials to: American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

Auda Claire Cholmondeley

Auda Claire Cholmondeley, 78, of Terrace Park died Oct. 16. Survived by husband of 48 years, Matt Cholmondeley; sons, Greg (Preethi) and Tom (Bernadine) Cholmondeley; grandchildren, Richard, Tarun, Anthony and Chloe Cholmondeley; and friend, Ken McDaniel. Preceded in death by father, Louis W. Steinkamp; and mother, Anna Staigle. Services were Oct. 20 at United Church of Christ, Oakley.

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Eastern Hills Press

October 28, 2009

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POLICE REPORTS

CINCINNATI DISTRICT 2

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Arrests/citations

John K Fronk, born 1979, assault knowingly harm victim, 3295 Erie Ave., Oct. 13. Cornell Johnson, born 1962, possession open flask, 6101 Madison Road, Oct. 12. Dantae Bronaugh, born 1985, possession of drugs, 4400 Watterson St., Oct. 13. Jeffrey M Hodge, born 1979, falsification, 5911 Desmond St., Oct. 15. Kendell Norton, born 1988, disorderly conduct, criminal damage or endanger, 4813 Erie Ave., Oct. 16. Timothy R Brown, born 1959, drug abuse, possession open flask, 6425 Madison Road, Oct. 16. Damien Leathers, born 1978, possession of drugs, 3715 Madison Road, Oct. 17. Kenneth Brumfield, born 1985, telecommunication harassment, 4601 Erie Ave., Oct. 16. John Kenneth Weiskettel, born 1950, after hours in park, 5012 Observatory Circle, Oct. 9. Damond Heard, born 1981, excessive sound-motor vehicle, 3203 Enyart Ave., Oct. 10. Harland Logan, born 1980, theft under $300, 4825 Marburg Ave., Oct. 12. Nikki A Goland, born 1972, robbery, 4825 Marburg Ave., Oct. 17. Teara Evans, born 1988, theft $300 to $5000, 4825 Marburg Ave., Oct. 13. Timothy Smith, born 1975, robbery, 4825 Marburg Ave., Oct. 14. John K Lachman, born 1965, assault knowingly harm victim, domestic violence, Oct. 16. Joseph K Harrison, born 1963, theft under $300, possession drug paraphernalia, 4825 Marburg Ave., Oct. 14.

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. Quentin Edward Wallace, born 1963, falsification, 4825 Marburg Ave., Oct. 14. Darius Johnson, born 1987, drug abuse, 3108 Losantiville Ave., Oct. 14. Marc Rozier, born 1983, possession open flask, 6307 Montgomery Road, Oct. 16. Marc Rozier, born 1983, obstruction official business, 6346 Montgomery Road, Oct. 14. Michael Randy Carter, born 1952, criminal damage or endanger, 5533 Bosworth Place, Oct. 17. Jeremy P Smith, born 1987, felony assault victim harmed, 6010 Montgomery Road, Oct. 15. Judy A Larson, born 1945, trafficking, 6346 Montgomery Road, Oct. 14. Sterlin J Warren, born 1989, trafficking, drug abuse, obstruction official business, 6346 Montgomery Road, Oct. 14.

Ugly Tub?

Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering 3654 Edwards Road, Oct. 10.

Burglary

2883 Alpine Terrace, Oct. 8. 2980 Observatory Ave., Oct. 14. 3552 Stonecreek Drive, Oct. 8. 3819 Eastern Ave., Oct. 16. 5479 Glengate Lane, Oct. 11. 5806 Ridge Ave., Oct. 7. 6305 Sierra St., Oct. 12.

Felonious assault

4550 Eastern Ave., Oct. 12. 6010 Montgomery Road, Oct. 15.

Grand theft

2721 Hyde Park Ave., Oct. 14. 3310 Nash Ave., Oct. 14. 3617 Saybrook Ave., Oct. 11. 3836 Mt. Vernon Ave., Oct. 12. 4825 Marburg Ave., Oct. 12. 5572 Attica Ave., Oct. 8. 6114 Montgomery Road, Oct. 11.

Petit theft

1 Handasyde Lane, Oct. 12. 2037 Madison Road, Oct. 14. 2950 Robertson Ave., Oct. 13. 3000 Robertson Ave., Oct. 6. 3318 Nash Ave., Oct. 14. 3350 Erie Ave., Oct. 12. 4205 Red Bank Road, Oct. 10. 4825 Marburg Ave., Oct. 10. 4825 Marburg Ave., Oct. 10. 4825 Marburg Ave., Oct. 10. 4825 Marburg Ave., Oct. 12. 4825 Marburg Ave., Oct. 13. 4825 Marburg Ave., Oct. 14. 4825 Marburg Ave., Oct. 8. 4825 Marburg Ave., Oct. 9.

Robbery

3810 Edwards Road, Oct. 9. 4825 Marburg Ave., Oct. 14.

Unauthorized use of property 2841 Cypress Way, Oct. 2.

Vehicle theft

2895 Colonial Ridge Court, Oct. 10. 5541 Montgomery Road, Oct. 12. 5656 Bramble Ave., Oct. 8. 5909 Bramble Ave., Oct. 10.

COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering

Attempt to enter freezer at Baker’s Pub at Wooster Pike, Oct. 4.

Criminal damage

Fender and door damaged on vehicle at 6213 Wooster Pike, Sept. 29.

Theft

Residence entered and $100 removed at 5634 Viewpoint, Sept. 28.

Social Security card taken from vehicle at 3838 Germania, Oct. 4. DVD player, GPS unit, etc. taken from vehicle; $495 at 3844 Germania, Oct. 4. Stereo equipment taken from vehicle; $250 at 3902 Southern Ave., Oct. 4. GPS unit taken from vehicle at 3913 Germania, Oct. 4.

Soap of unknown value removed at 3400 Highland Ave., Sept. 28.

MARIEMONT

FAIRFAX

Kelly Fitzpatrick, 30, 1944 Sunset Lane, open container, Oct. 11. Leah C. Iames, 37, 4962 Mt. Alverno Road, open container, Oct. 11. Mark Boehner, 37, 37 Tall Timbers, drug abuse, Oct. 8. Vincent Bright, 46, 1005 Crosley, driving under suspension, Oct. 11. Jesse Whitt, 28, 159 W. Thunderburg, driving under suspension, Oct. 8. Titus Russell, 84, 707 Ohio 28, driving under suspension, Oct. 10.

Justin Watson, 22, 2333 Adams Road, possession of drugs at 5633 View Point Drive, Sept. 28.

Incidents/investigations Burglary, theft Theft

Arrests/citations

Jerome Wilson, 39, 6014 Red Bank Road, driving under suspension, Oct. 1. Michael Jackson, 48, 5322 Charles St., driving under suspension, Oct. 2. Demetrius Cason, 26, 1 Maple Leaf, drug possession, driving under suspension, Oct. 7. Jonathan Lang, 38, 6009 Eleanor St., assault, Oct. 3. Nadia David, 24, 112 Hammerstone Way, driving under suspension, Oct. 5. Reginald Clay Jr., 19, 11496 Oxfordshire Lane, driving under suspension, Oct. 5. Lashan Scott, 21, 6020 Dahlgreen, no drivers license, Oct. 6.

Arrests/citations

TERRACE PARK

Arrests/citations

Tiffany Brown, 38, 4364 Eastern Ave., no drivers license, Sept. 30.

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October 28, 2009

REAL ESTATE COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP

Kennedy Ave.: Hilltop Limited Partnership to Eagles Hill LLC; $1,800,000. 5601 View Pointe Drive: Eagles View Limited Partnership to Eagles View LLC; $1,600,000. 5601 View Pointe Drive: Hilltop Limited Partnership to Eagles Hill LLC; $1,800,000. 6905 Vinewood Ave.: Hsbc Mortgage Corp. Usa to Barnaclo H. Douglas

Tr; $39,000. 6916 Grace Ave.: Stricker Patrick W. to Lunn Ryan P.; $117,500.

COLUMBIA TUSCULUM

3558 Handman Ave.: Niehaus Barron M. Tr to Wunder Neil; $142,000. 507 Delta Ave.: New York Mellon Bank Of Tr The to Price Business Solutions; $62,400.

FAIRFAX

3809 Carlton Ave.: Maness Alma L. to Gilmore Linda G. Tr; $101,000. 5545 Fair Lane: B.L.C. Development Co to Onesta LLC; $1,400,000.

HYDE PARK

3420 Shaw Development LLC to

Santoro

Cassidy Kathleen Lauren; $229,900. 3420 Shaw Development LLC to Kumar Sangeeta A.; $247,000. 1326 Paxton Ave.: Santangelo Joseph D. & Megan M. to Simon Scott M.; $309,400. 3552 Edwards Road: Lejeune Michael to Cooney Thomas M.; $245,000 . 3673 Beecham Lane: National Residential Nominee Services Inc. to Guevara Edmundo L.; $153,500. 3673 Beecham Lane: Streitmatter Laurel B. to National Residential; $153,500. 3689 Traskwood Circle: Picard Richard A. to Formas Michael J.; $200,000.

LINWOOD

3654 Heekin Ave.: Eisenhardt Sara to

Romlein Andrew I.; $230,000. 3654 Heekin Ave.: Eisenhardt Sara to Romlein Andrew I.; $230,000.

MADISONVILLE

4410 Berwick Ave.: House Michael W. & Sengdao to Searcy Jason R.; $80,000. 5266 Charloe St.: Yeager Steve to Pasley Stephanie L.; $80,500. 6705 Buckingham Place: Clingerman Dean H. & Betty W. to Belshe Rebecca N.; $89,000. 6720 Britton Ave.: Gratsch Gary Tr to Egbert Ashley P.; $84,000. 6722 Britton Ave.: Gratsch Gary Tr to Egbert Ashley P.; $84,000. 6736 Palmetto St.: Nutter Pearl to Federal Home Loan Mortgag; $48,000. 6812 Hurd Ave.: Hamilton Aaron to Hickey Sean P.; $149,000. 7040 Palmetto St.: Grever Edna E. to Brinkdopke Anthony; $96,000.

MARIEMONT

3760 Indianview Ave.: Fisher Chris & Sandy to National Residential; $337,000. 3760 Indianview Ave.: National Residential Nominee Services Inc. to Richardson Nancy H.; $337,000.

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Aldo and Alba Santoro celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a party at Boi Na Braza restaurant downtown Cincinnati. In attendance were their 4 children and in-laws Robert (Kathy) Santoro, Angela (Chris) Conners, Laura (Bill) Woltermann and Louis (Cheryl) Santoro and their 8 grandchildren Sean Conners, Daniel and Julia Santoro, Derrick, Adam and Christina Woltermann and Aldo and Enzo Santoro. There is also another grandchild due this month. The couple will celebrate by taking a European cruise later this month.

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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

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1098 Richwood Ave.: Hamathulin Srinuan & Rapeehut to Hart Brian J.; $292,000. 1217 Corbett St.: Opp Lloyd E. & Lydia J. to Keyes Ryan M.; $192,850. 3654 Heekin Ave.: Eisenhardt Sara to Romlein Andrew I.; $230,000. 513 Missouri Ave.: Martin Jill to Tor-

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MOUNT WASHINGTON

1633 Winchester Ave.: Kattine Nancy C. to Frost Kenneth D.; $127,500. 1788 Wilaray Terrace: Welling Jane Hooper to Cooke Chas C.; $300,000. 1959 Honeysuckle Lane: Luftig Diane B. Tr to Duncan-Wilson Jason J.; $166,500. 2215 Sussex Ave.: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Tr to Drest Properties LLC; $80,000. 2464 Cardinal Hill Court: Bauer Jessica L. to Rajifuja Gbolahan Akeem; $152,500. 5740 Eaglesridge Lane: Miller Norman G. & Elena E. to Selzer Anne; $205,500. 6328 Cambridge Ave.: Wood Ora Leota & Joseph F. Wood II to Sherman Ross G.; $154,000. 6422 Copperleaf Lane: Bullen Philip A. & Mary Jane to Cox Nathan A.; $192,500. 6461 Rainbow Lane: Rainey Sarah E. to Holthaus Melissa Ann; $92,000. 6501 Craigland Court: Kelch Tara to Brauer Francis M.; $150,900. 6512 Coffey St.: Phh Mortgage Corp. to Barnhill Development Inc.; $50,000. 6725 Whitehall Ave.: Epp Colleen M. & Nathan A. to Rhoads Dustin J.; $155,900.

About real estate transfers

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

OAKLEY

3334 Alicemont Ave.: Alread Fred L. & Mia W. to Soergel Edward L.; $166,500. 4007 Ballard Ave.: Elpers Gregory T. to Rhoades Gregory R.; $174,729. 4067 Paxton Ave.: Bethea Tristram James to Ramstetter Rebecca; $125,000.

TERRACE PARK

404 Miami Ave.: Fifth Third Bank Tr to Block Richard N.; $425,000. 619 Amherst Ave.: Shafer Lori A. to Wells Fargo Bank National; $170,000.

WALNUT HILLS

1326 William H. Taft Road: Rolley Janet to Bank Of New York Mellon; $28,000. 2145 Alpine Place: City View Investments LLC to Bankes Timothy J.; $345,000. 2145 Alpine Place: City View Investments LLC to Bankes Timothy J.; $345,000. 2145 Alpine Place: City View Investments LLC to Bankes Timothy J.; $345,000. 2145 Alpine Place: City View Investments LLC to Bankes Timothy J.; $345,000. 2220 May St.: Barhorst Terry A. Tr to Beckham Sherry; $76,000.

BUSINESS UPDATE Arnold promoted

DunnhumbyUSA has promoted Katinka Arnold to senior associate of client leadership. Previously an associate of client leadership, Arnold

will be responsible for supporting and managing client relationships. She earned a bachelor of science in business and economics and a master of science in European union

business studies, both from the University of Pecs in Hungary as well as a master of business administration from Ohio University. Arnold lives in Hyde Park.

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RAVENWOOD CASTLE: A MOST UNUSUAL GETAWAY Visit a “medieval castle” on a high hilltop on 115 secluded and forested acres of the most beautiful area of Southeast Ohiothe Hocking Hills! Owners Sue & Jim Maxwell are creating the most unusual guest experience of stepping back 800 years in a reconstruction of a “12th century Norman castle.” The Maxwells have traveled throughout England & Scotland & have always loved castles & the medieval era. Although the building is new, the couple has been collecting architectural antiques for several years. Each guest room or suite has a stained glass window, usually in the bedroom, a Victorian fireplace mantel with a gas log unit, antique light fixtures and some have beautiful old doors. The wood mouldings around the door & windows & the 5 stairways are inspired by centuries old motifs from Great Britain’s stately homes & castles. Most rooms also have a French door with a balcony, private deck overlooking the forest. There are also “medieval” themed cottages with fireplaces and whirlpools. Ravenwood has

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MICHIGAN

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

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TENNESSEE

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NORTH CAROLINA

GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com

EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 1-252-354-5555 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com

SOUTH CAROLINA N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com

GATLINBURG. Choose a 2 or 3 BR chalet, conveniently located, richly appointed and meticulously main tained. Pet friendly. 877-215-3335 or visit www.marysescape.com

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

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

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