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The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County will place a 1-mill operating levy on the November ballot (see story, A5). Will you vote to approve higher taxes for the library, or vote against the levy? Let us know by going online and voicing your opinion by typing Cincinnati.com/andersontowns hip into your Web browser’s address bar and voting on our poll. We’ll run the results in next week’s edition of the Forest Hills Journal.
Poll results
The results of the July 15 unscientific poll on our Anderson Township community site at Cincinnati. com/andersontownship asking readers if the Anderson Township trustees should have authorized funneling $6,000 more per month from franchise cable fees to public access station Anderson Community Television are: Yes 0% No
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Margie Lund, 16, of Anderson Township shows members of her group at the Greenacres Foundation “Farm to Table” summer camp in Indian Hill how to properly cut a cucumber used in that day’s recipe. ROB DOWDY /STAFF
“There will be further layoffs which will affect the delivery of services mandated by law.”
Newtown says no (again) to Eastern Corridor plan By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com
The Newtown Village Council has spoken out in opposition several times about the Eastern Corridor plan, which could potentially eliminate large portions of the village. During a public hearing last week, residents and business owners had their chance to voice their opinion on the $1.4 billion proposal. The Eastern Corridor project involves the expansion of highway, bicycle, rail and bus routes connecting Clermont County to downtown Cincinnati. It’s been discussed for about 40 years, but is still moving forward. There are feasibility alignments for the project that run throughout the village, which could destroy homes and businesses. Former Mayor John Russell said he’s seen the various plans for the Eastern Corridor through the years and doesn’t like what’s now being considered. “This to me as a resident is unacceptable. As a former mayor this is unacceptable,” he said. Ted Hubbard, chief deputy engineer for Hamilton County, said the purpose of the public hearing was for officials working on the project to listen and consider public input.
Anderson Township is still renegotiating a contract with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, despite more budget cuts from county officials. The Hamilton County Commissioners recently asked all departments to trim their budgets by an additional $6.1 million. For Sheriff Simon Leis that meant a reduction of $1.96 million from his nearly $63 million budget. Leis shed $1.97 million from the budget in April and said in a written statement that he is working with county Administrator Patrick Thompson to minimize the impact on public safety from the recent budget cuts. “However, there will be further layoffs which will affect the delivery of services mandated by law,” he said. “Since the economic criSimon Leis sis began the Sheriff’s Hamilton County Office budget Sheriff has been reduced by 26 percent and manpower has been reduced accordingly.” Al Peter, president of the Anderson Township Board of Trustees, said the township is happy with the service from the Sheriff’s Office. “The biggest problem we had with this past budget cycle was the uncertainty,” he said. “We’re striving very hard to get this contract done.” Because of budget cuts, Leis planned to lay off six of the 17 non-contractual deputies earlier this year. The township trustees authorized $450,000 of additional payments in January to keep those patrols in the community. The new amendment between the Sheriff’s Office and Anderson Township would extend the contract for services through 2012, without yearly renegotiation of payments. Officials had been discussing the possibility of forming an independent township police department, but Peter said “we’re not going to do anything until we’re forced to do that.” In his statement, Leis suggested the county commissioners transfer some of the stadium tax to basic services and public safety, or find other sources of revenue. Commissioner David Pepper has said the county is looking for ways to grow the economy and find more revenue for public safety. He said the commissioners have asked Leis to look at other solutions, such as using drug forfeiture money, to keep the patrols going.
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Newtown residents and business owners gather around Eastern Corridor alignment drawings prior to a public hearing on the project. He noted the village could challenge the project in court if it opposes. “We don’t want Newtown destroyed either,” Hubbard said. Resident Bill DeVore, who’s lived in the village more than 20 years, joined numerous other residents in his disapproval of the project. “I don’t want it in my backyard,” he said. “If we stick together, we’ll put this to bed.” Resident Bill Tippmann, one of
only a couple who wanted to at least give the project a chance, said with proper planning the Eastern Corridor could yield positive economic results for Newtown. Mayor Curt Cosby said he’s opposed to all the alignments that have been proposed thus far, and said as the village continues to grow it will become even less likely that residents and village officials will find an alignment that’s acceptable.
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Anderson Township trims its budget by 2 percent By Lisa Wakeland lwakeland@communitypress.com
Anderson Township has further reduced its expenses for 2010. Fiscal Officer Ken Dietz said at last night’s meeting the township’s preliminary tax budget came in 2 percent under the 2009 budget. “It’s a little difficult to
project 18 months in the future,� he said. “We met our goals and service areas are very close to what they were in 2009.� Anderson Township’s preliminary budget for next year is $35.6 million. Trustee President Al Peter said one of the issues they faced while making changes to the budget was contractual obligations for
labor, which have built-in wage increases. “Even with that we were able to pare other areas of the budget to down below what we anticipate spending in 2009,� he said. Peter added that cuts came from all over the budget, and the trustees are prepared to take drastic action if needed. Last year, they author-
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ized an additional $450,000 in January to keep patrols from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Dietz said this is a preliminary estimate for the county auditor, and township officials are trying to calculate any potential delinquencies that may affect the budget. This year, he said receipts are coming in as expected and Anderson Township has collected between 45 and 50 percents of tax dollars. Ohio Rep. Peter Stautberg (R-34th) reported to the trustees that local government funds were cut by 15 percent in the state’s budget, which would affect the township. Local government funds come from state sales tax, franchise fees and other items, and are filtered back to local communities. Dietz said they anticipated a 20 percent cut in the local government fund and the budget will be changed to better reflect money coming in from the state.
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Mt. Washington council changes tax designation By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com
Donations to the Mount Washington Community Council are now tax deductible. The Internal Revenue Service has approved changing the tax designation for the Mount Washington Community Council from a 501c4 to a 501c3. Council president Jake Williams said council operations for the most part will remain unaffected. “This change to our business model will help us develop a fundraising infrastructure that is less dependent on dwindling city funds,� he said. With a 501c3 designation Williams said the community can now work more closely with other 501c3designated charities and foundations. “For example, if we wanted to do a cooperative project with the Fine Arts Fund, it would now be a more achievable possibility,� said Williams.
Additionally, Williams said with a 501c3 designation, donations to the community council are now tax deductible. “A significant majority of the community councils in Cincinnati are 501c3s,� said Mount Washington resident Kirk Kavanaugh, who has spoken at several council meetings about getting a 501c3 status. Kavanaugh, who is also the husband of council member Jo Ann Kavanaugh, said Mount Washington had a 501c4 designation for more than 20 years. However, Williams said the Mount Washington Community Council has already been operating under “the parameters of a 501c3.� “What we have done, in essence, is prove to the Internal Revenue Service that we have been operating as a 501c3 for some time and deserved the tax status befitting our conduct,� he said.
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Amanda Hall and her son Alex Hall smile for the camera at last year’s festival.
A crowd gathers around the carnival ride area as the sun goes down while at last year’s Greater Anderson Days.
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and Cottrill said they’re bringing their famous roasted corn. The Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce will host a silent auction and dunking booth, and local businesses will set up along Food Row. Local bands Big Whiskey, Chuck Brisbin and the Tuna Project, The Coy Taylor Band, Noisewater,
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Greater Anderson Days is back for its 11th year. The annual community festival runs from Friday, July 24, to Sunday, July 26, at Beech Acres Park. “It’s truly a group effort from everything Anderson,� said Allison Cottrill, marketing director for the Ander-
son Township Park District. “There are many hands involved that really make it a great (festival) with hometown feel.� She said there is a “great mix� of local bands and entertainment, including rides and games. The 65th annual Fireman’s Festival has poker and blackjack for adults, fire safety games for the kids
Marsha Brady and The Remains are performing at the Beech Acres Amphitheater throughout the weekend. “We’re just focusing on constantly improving what we have,� Cottrill said, adding that there will be a Twinkie-eating contest. A fireworks show will conclude the festivities on Sunday night.
If you go • What: 11th annual Greater Anderson Days festival • When: 5-11 p.m. Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25; 5-10 p.m. Sunday, July 26, with fireworks at 10 p.m. • Where: Beech Acres Park, 6910 Salem Road. • Limited parking available in the east lot of the park. Free
shuttle service from McNicholas High School. Some parking available on nearby streets. • Admission is free. Prices vary for food, rides, games and merchandise. • Details: Call Allison Cottrill at 388-5093, or visit www.andersonparks.com/adays.
BRIEFLY Correction
A photo in the July 8 issue of the Forest Hills Journal should have included the name of Kay Weyrick, who was recently installed as president of The Eastside Newcomers for the 2009-2010 year.
Tower Run Aug. 1
The second annual Mount Washington Tower Run 5K race/walk will be 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Mount Washington water tower. T-shirt, food, prizes, and goodie bags are available for all pre-registered partici-
pants. Entry fee is $20. For online registration go to www.runningtime.net. For more information call 852-1895.
Double-duty for Sievers
Steve Sievers will be the new assistant administrator
for operations for Anderson Township. Vicky Earhart, who currently holds that position, will take over as township administrator on Sept. 1. Sievers will still maintain his role as director of the township’s Development Ser-
vices Department. Some of Sievers’ duties as director will be redistrubuted to Paul Drury, assistant director of the Development Services Department.
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levy fails. Keith Koehne of Mount Washington said he would support a levy. He said he brings his children to the library on a weekly basis to check out books and movies. Amy West of Anderson Township said she would also support a levy. “It will be a shame if (our youngster) doesn’t get to go because there is no neighborhood library,” she said. The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton has not indicated what specific branches would close if the levy fails.
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Despite potential state budget cuts and a November levy, the public library hasn’t seen a decline in business. “Our circulation has gone up 15 percent compared to last June,” said Katie Greifenkamp, a branch manager at the Mount Washington Branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. The Anderson Township Branch has also seen a rise
in patrons using the library. “We’re a lot busier because we’re bigger, but we don’t feel safer,” said Patricia Peterson, manager at the Anderson Township Branch, about potential library closures. To address a potential budget shortfall, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County will place a 1-mill operating levy on the November ballot. If approved the levy will cost the owner of a $100,000 home approximately $30 a year. According to a release from the library, 15 to 20 branches could close if the
The Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce is raffling off a playhouse, seen here, for a fundraiser. Raffle tickets are being sold at Uno Chicago Grill, 7578 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township, and at the chamber office for $1 per ticket or six tickets for $5. The house will be on display at Greater Anderson Days, July 24-26, at Beech Acres Park. Raffle tickets will be sold all weekend and the drawing will take place Sunday, July 26.
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Mount Washington resident Keith Koehne and his son Joseph, 6, check out some children's books at the Anderson Township public library branch.
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Nicole Whiting, right, and her daughter Madeline with Amy West, left.
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Anderson High School senior Saige Miller said working with disabled children has left an impression on her. They brighten her day, she said. Miller is a volunteer at the Stepping Stones Center in Indian Hill which serves children and adults with disabilities. Miller, 17, got to know about the center during visits to the spe-
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Anderson High School senior Saige Miller is a volunteer at the Stepping Stones Center for children and adults with disabilities.
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cial needs classroom at Anderson High School during her lunch. “I asked if there was something I could do this summer to help kids with special needs,” she said. Miller participates in a variety of activities with the children at the center. “I can’t stop talking about them once I leave,” she said. Stepping Stones volunteer coordinator Sarah Woeber said the volunteers help support the staff. “All of our volunteers mean a
great deal to us at (the) center,” said Woeber. “We couldn’t run camp without them.” Although Miller has just begun her involvement at Stepping Stones, she said it has had enough of an impact that she might consider a career helping those with disabilities. Miller, who is a resident of Anderson Township, also coaches youngsters in cheerleading and is a member of the National Honor Society.
Gregory R. Saelens, a teacher and administrator at St. Ursula Academy for 33 years, has returned to Archbishop McNicholas High School – his alma mater – as principal. “As a ’72 graduate of McNicholas, I am excited about the opportunity to lead the school that prepared me so well,” Saelens said. “I look forward to working with the entire McNicholas community to enhance its record of successes in preparing young people to achieve excellence as they grow in knowledge and faith.” Saelens was appointed to the position by Cincinnati Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk upon the recommendation of a search committee and Brother Joe Kamis, superintendent of Catholic Schools. On Monday, July 13, he succeeded Brian Pendergest, who announced his resignation earlier this year. “We are fortunate to have obtained the services of an experienced Catholic educator in Mr. Saelens at a difficult time for a search process,” Kamis said. “His commitment to maintain the high
level of academic standards that exists at McNicholas and his desire to bring stability to the leadership of the school were primary reasons Saelens for his selection.” Saelens graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1976 with a bachelors degrees in education and English. He also earned a Master of Arts in English from UC in 1982. Saelens taught English at St. Ursula Academy from 1976 to 2005, including 12 years as department chair from 1986 to 1998. Since 1998, he has been academic dean. Saelens has also been heavily involved in technology and curriculum issues at the private Catholic high school, serving on the technology committee and the education committee of the St. Ursula Academy board of trustees and directing the curriculum committee.
SCHOOL NOTES Student participates in music program
and is the daughter of Greg and Tammy Sullivan.
Megan Sullivan recently participated in this summer’s Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI), a program of musical study and performance that is considered one of the most prestigious summer music programs for high school students in the country. Sullivan, who has studied violin for eight years, is a junior at Anderson High School
Honor society
Great Oaks student Michael Johnson, who also attends Anderson High School, was inducted recently into the National Technical Honor Society at Diamond Oaks. He is in the Computer Service Technician & Networking program at Diamond Oaks.
COLLEGE CORNER Dean’s list
Lindsey Steinbeck has been named to the 2009 spring semester dean’s list at Indiana University. She is a 2008 graduate of Anderson High School.
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Anna M. Erdmann, Frances L. Litterski, Jennifer C. Martin and Amy J. Walla have been named to the 2009 spring semester dean’s list at Capital University. The students are from Anderson Township.
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Jennifer Dorothy Albertz and Stephanie Lynne LaCount have been named to the 2009 spring semester dean’s list at Denison University. Both students are from Mount Washington.
Graduates
Ryan Batt, a 2005 graduate of Anderson High School, graduated, magna cum laude, from Miami University-Oxford May 10. He has been accepted to the University of Wisconsin at Madison with a fellowship in lim-
nology. This summer, Batt is working at the University of Notre Dame’s Environmental Research Center in Wisconsin. He is the son of Karen and Dough Batt of Anderson Township.
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Allison Courtney Barnes of Anderson Township graduated from DePauw University Sunday, May 17. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree.
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Molly Pace-Scrivener graduated, cum laude, from Xavier University May 16 with a B.A. in communications. A 2005 graduate of Anderson High School, Pace-Scrivener is currently employed in the community relations department at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
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Three students from Newtown recently graduated from Wilmington College. They are: Brooke R. Burger, cum laude (B.S., psychology), Ashley S. Dillion (B.A., biology) and Robin N. Fille, summa cum lade (B.A., education and Spanish).
Prism quartet
Immaculate Heart of Mary School students recently performed at a Prism Concert at the school. One of the student ensembles that performed was the Saxophone Quartet, which includes students, from left, Alex Marcellus, Andrew Kott, Paul Wilson and Matt Gabbard.
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New council members
The 2009-2010 officers of the Forest Hills Council of PTAs recently were sworn in at their last meeting of the year. They are, from left, secretary Christina Campbell, treasurer Sue Nelson, president Jayne Runk and vice president Barbie Price. Forest Hills Council members meet monthly during the school year to discuss issues and events pertaining to the Forest Hills School District.
Taking flight
Abdel Akkoub, right, of Anderson Township recently earned his recreational pilot certificate. To obtain his recreational certificate, Akkoub passed an oral and a flight exam with a Federal Aviation Administration designated flight examiner. He is enrolled in the Aviation Technology: Professional Pilot Program at UC-Clermont College. Akkoub is seen here with instructor Tim Pence immediately following Akkoub’s recreational checkride at Clermont County Airport.
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Two local father-son duos – John Peckskamp and John Jr. along with Tim Geraci and Tim Jr. – will compete in a national tennis tournament the weekend of July 24. The Father & Son Clay Court Championship, which is sponsored by the U.S. Tennis Association, will be at the Cincinnati Tennis Club for the 36th consecutive year; it is one of four national events on the annual father-son tennis circuit. Last year, more than 40 father-
son duos from 17 states participated in the clay tournament. “(My son and I have) played on and off for the last 15 years,” said John Peckskamp, 57. “The CTC does a great job of putting on a first-class tournament. It attracts people from all around the country.” The Peckskamps boast impressive tennis resumes; John, who graduated from Purcell High School, played tennis for the University of Cincinnati and spent time on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), while John Jr. played tennis for St. Xavier High School before graduating in 1993.
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Tim Geraci and his son, Tim Jr., will compete in the National Father & Son Clay Court Championship for the ninth time in 10 years.
“Tennis has always been a link for us,” said John Jr., 34. “We’ve played together and practiced together our whole lives. I had a lot of coaches growing up, but he’s the one I looked up to the most.” The Peckskamps finished fourth in the father-son grass tournament in Boston earlier this decade, and they’ve placed as high as sixth in the clay tournament. “It’s a unique experience that really broadens your relationship with your son,” Peckskamp said. “Anytime you do team up with anyone, there’s going to be a bonding experience.” The Geracis, meanwhile, have participated in this tournament for eight of the last nine years. They were forced to miss the tournament last year due to injury; Tim Jr., who graduated from Turpin High School in 2001, hurt his shoulder, while Tim had a detached retina. “That was a disappointing time for us,” said Tim, 53. “This tournament is the highlight of our summer.” The Geracis finished second at the grass tournament in Boston in 2007 and procured a top-eight finish at the clay tournament in 2006.
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John Peckskamp, right, and his son, John Jr., will compete in the National Father & Son Clay Court Championship at the Cincinnati Tennis Club the weekend of July 24. The Peckskamps have competed in the tournament more often than not for the last 15 years. “It means a lot just to be able to go out there with your dad,” said Tim Jr., 25. “The CTC is one of the tourneys we like the most. It has a special feel to it.” While the Geracis figure to be competitive in the tournament, the most important thing to them
is having fun. “It’s special to be able to spend some time with your son on the tennis court and to compete with him; it brings us closer,” Tim said. “Sure, we want to win, but just to be able to go on the court with your son, that’s the No. 1 thing.”
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A girls lacrosse clinic at Anderson High School will be conducted from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 1. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The clinic is for new and current players going into seventh through 10th grades, and is open to the first 125 girls. The clinic is designed to provide a high level of stick skills and game awareness skills. Cost is $30. Contact Pat Thatcher at 260-5613 or at pthatcher@fuse.net.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary STM fourth grade baseball team celebrates winning its second consecutive Cincinnati CYO City Championship by defeating St. Gertrude 11-1 in the championship game. The team went undefeated during regular season play to win Eastern Division League title, then went undefeated in the playoffs. In front are Dominic Altimari, Evan Jenkins, Hank Gerhardt and Zach Woodke. In second row are Jake Newton, Andrew Wilkinson, Lundy Wright, John Mayer, Brian Weber and Cameron Voelker. In third row are coaches Dave Woodke and Ken Jenkins, Manager Todd Mayer and Coach Jeff Voelker. Not pictured is Scorekeeper Joe Altimari.
Kings of the state
The Kings Soccer Academy U10 Elite team, consisting of mostly Anderson Township and Eastgate girls, celebrates beating Eagles Soccer Club of Columbus, West Side Soccer Club and Warren County to win the State Cup. In front, from left, are Ellie Vandergriff, Sherie Cheng, Hallie Atwell, Sarah Schuh, Alexis Thacker and Sophie Gorman. In back, from left, are Assistant coach Carrie Rufner, Olivia Ueltschi, Alainna Henning, Katie Rufner and Head Coach Kevin Thacker.
Registration still open for Slack tourney Tennis event benefits sick kids By Anthony Amorini aamorini@communitypress.com
Four years ago, Zack and Jenna Stephan set out on a mission to raise $50,000 for Cincinnati’s Ronald McDonald House through a charity tennis tournament. The local siblings are closing in on the mark as the Fourth Annual Robbie Slack Memorial Tennis Tournament fast approaches. The event runs from July 31Aug. 2 at Mercy Healthplex and accommodates players ages 1218 with registration information available at www.usta.com. The Stephans raised more than $30,000 during the past three summers but Zack isn’t satisfied yet, he said. “I love where (the tournament) is going and where it’s at right now,” Zack said. “I wouldn’t say
Robbie Slack Memorial Tourney Registration for the Fourth Annual Robbie Slack Memorial Tennis Tournament remains open through Sunday, July 26.
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Where: Anderson Mercy Healthplex at 7495 State Road, Cincinnati, 45255. If necessary, Beechmont Racquet Club will also host matches When: July 31-Aug. 2 with registration open through July 26 it’s exceeded my expectations yet but we are getting closer and closer to $50,000.” Jenna will soon be a senior at Anderson High School. Zack, a 2007 Turpin High School graduate, is preparing to begin his third year at the University of Cincinnati. Zack’s mother, Laurie Stephan, met the Slack family when Robbie traveled to Cincinnati seeking treatment for Truncus Arteriosus, a heart defect.
Who: All children ages 12-18 are eligible to register for the event What: A tennis tournament with all proceeds going to Cincinnati’s Ronald McDonald House How: To register, visit www.usta.com and follow the “Leagues & Tournaments” link. From there, follow the “Junior Tournaments” link and enter “Slack” into the “Tournament Finder” when prompted. Robbie died in January 1988, but the Slack and Stephan families have been close ever since. “They are very special people and Robbie was a very special child,” Laurie said. “Even though Robbie is gone, in a sense he is not. We are doing something good and carrying on his memory.” Last year, Cincinnati’s Ronald McDonald House expanded and dedicated one of its rooms to Rob-
bie. The walls of the space are now filled with pictures of Robbie. “It’s a lifelong room in Robbie’s name,” Laurie said. “Hopefully families with extremely sick children can find some comfort in that room.” Mark and Patty Slack, Robbie’s parents, travel to Cincinnati annually to visit the Stephans when the tournament rolls around. “We are counting down the days,” Zack said while looking forward to see the Slacks. “We always love seeing them and we can’t wait for them to be in town again.” For more information about the tournament, visit www.usta.com and follow the “Leagues & Tournaments” link. The event is a junior tournament. “We usually have about 120 kids and that is our goal again this year,” Laurie said. “It’s a fun event and it’s for a good cause. You never know when someone close to you will need it.”
Swim team tryouts for the Kingfish Aquatic Club for the fall/winter season will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, and Thursday, Aug. 27, at Anderson High School. The tryout will include swimmers ages 6 to 18 years. Call the Kings Aquatic Club office at 5613380, or visit www.kingfishaquatic.org.
Senior citizens wanted
The Anderson Senior Softball League is looking for a few additional players to join the league and play out the rest of the season. Players must be at least 65 years old at some time during 2009. All games are played at 9:30 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. Players can play either or both days. The games are played at Riverside Park in Anderson Township, just east of Newtown. There will be no fee to play for the rest of the season. All skill levels are welcome, and all players play some portion of every game. Contact Tony Caruso at 232-0347 or facaruso@cinci.rr.com. Applications for the 2010 season are also available.
Anderson alumni game
The Anderson High School men’s soccer team is having its alumni game at 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15, at Anderson High School. Almuni soccer players are invited to play against the present Anderson High School varsity soccer players. To sign up, contact Coach Brian Sullivan at sullivan@fuse.net.
BRIEFLY Wrestling with commitment
McNicholas High School wrestler Justin Meineke recently committed to wrestle with the College of Mount St. Joseph.
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Kelts provides instant family By Anthony Amorini
Men’s Kelts showing signs of improvement
Rugby provided Brett Simon with instant friends and ultimately a wife when the New Zealander immigrated to the United States in 2006. Simon, a 30-year-old Pleasant Ridge resident, is now an assistant coach with the Cincinnati Women’s Rugby Football Club (Cincinnati Kelts). Simon’s wife, Katie Simon, plays for the local club but the pair met three and a half years ago when Brett moved from New Zealand to Washington, D.C. “Being from New Zealand, one of the first things I did (in Washington, D.C) was to join a rugby club. It’s great because it’s like instant friends,� Brett said. Brett and Katie moved to Cincinnati roughly 18 months ago and were married in May 2008. Upon arriving in the Queen City, the pair quickly found the Cincinnati Kelts’
The Cincinnati Kelts Men’s Rugby Club needed someone to light a fire. So Ricky Alba lit it. “They’ve underachieved the last few years, and that’s one of the reasons they asked me to coach,� said Alba, who took over the team in 2007. “They weren’t as focused as they should have been. I told them, ‘I can’t help you if you don’t help yourself. You’ve got to hate losing more than you like to win.’� Alba, 40, implored his players to buy into his coaching philosophy and to play as one. “We had too many guys who were playing as individuals and not as a team,� said Alba, who played for the University and Cincinnati. Alba has given the Kelts some direction; in 2007, they went 3-2, and in 2008, they went 8-3 and won a tournament in Marion, Ohio. This year they hope to make the playoffs and win a league title. “They’re getting better,� Alba said. organization, which includes sides for men and women. “We met new people right away and now we go to happy hours with everyone and tailgate for Bengals’ games,� Brett said. “Rugby is probably even more social here (than it is in New Zealand).� Brett explained children in New Zealand start following rugby as soon as they are able to watch television, he joked.
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Find out what’s happening at Haps Haps, a local bar located at 3510 Erie Ave. in Hyde Park, is the place to be when seeking information about the Cincinnati Kelts’ rugby teams, assistant women’s coach Brett Simon said. Interested individuals can also visit www.kelts.com for information about the Kelts’ program. Or, drop in Haps and ask around, Brett said. “We’re always up at the pub so if you are looking to get recruited then come on up and “When they left nationals last year, they had it in their minds that they would be back,� McDonald said.
we’ll tell you all about it,� Brett joked. The program is actively seeking members even though the competitive Cincinnati Women’s Rugby Football Club finished seventh in the United States at nationals last year. “No experience is necessary. We’ll take anyone who wants to give it a shot,� Brett said. Directions to Germania Park, the Kelts’ home field, and Haps are both available at www.kelts.com. “They want to win the national title and have the skill to do it.�
Rugby growing in the Tristate By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com
The thing that separates rugby from other sports is the camaraderie the sport fosters. A rugby player in a new city isn’t alone for very long. “I’ve lived in several different places and when I get to a new city, one of the first things I do is look for a local rugby club because it’s an instant peer group,� said Charles Dainoff, vice president of the Ohio Rugby
“You travel a long way so the home team hosts (a party with the away team after every match) and it’s a great time,� Brett said. “Everyone goes straight to the pub (after a match) here.� Curt McDonald, head coach for the Cincinnati Women’s Rugby Football Club and a Norwood resident, was quick to agree about rugby’s social nature. “If you wear your rugby jersey then people treat you like family everywhere you go in the world,� McDonald said. “We share a common bond with the sport.� McDonald moved to Cincinnati from West Virginia in 1998 and found his friends through rugby. “Within a matter of weeks you feel like you’ve found your best friends,� McDonald said. When the fall season starts up, the Cincinnati Women’s Rugby Football Club will seek to win its first national title. In 2008, the ladies finished No. 7 in the United States.
Union. “You immediately have a group of friends that can ease your transition into a new community. It’s a great sport and a great way to meet people.� Rugby is a sport that’s on the rise in the Tristate as new players are joining the existing clubs and starting their own. The Ohio Rugby Union is part of USA Rugby and oversees rugby in Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. There are 11 rugby clubs in Cincinnati and one
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in Northern Kentucky. That includes all age groups, from men’s clubs to collegiate teams at Xavier and Cincinnati and several area high school clubs. “Generally speaking, it’s all one big community,� Dainoff said. “We’re already starting to see kids transition from high school rugby to college rugby and it’s a sport you can play for 20 or 30 years if you’re committed to it.� Dainoff plays for the Cincinnati Wolfhounds and occasionally plays for Wolfhounds 35 and older team, the Greyhounds. Clubs often have different divisions for players depending on experience. “There’s plenty of room for people to compete at whatever level they are comfortable with,� Dainoff said. “It’s a lot easier to get involved than you think. All you have to do is find out where a team is practicing and show up and introduce yourself.� The list of rugby clubs is on the ohiorugbyunion.org. While the sport may look confusing at first, Dainoff insisted it’s not as chaotic as it seems and compared it to
soccer and football. “Two teams are trying to advance the ball from one side of the field to the other to score,� he said. And almost as important as how the game is played is the social aspect of rugby. It’s a long-standing tradition in rugby for the home team to throw a party for the visiting team to thank them for coming to play. “You leave the rivalry on the field and that’s part of building this network of friends,� Dainoff said. When he moved to San Francisco, Dainoff was reunited with a former opposing player he’d been involved in a scuffle with while both played for different teams. “That was in the past and we were great teammates on this new team a few thousand miles across the country,� Dainoff said. “That’s sort of rugby in a nutshell.� The game is growing at the youth level too, according to the ORU’s youth director Chris Hopps. High school teams have been created at Moeller, Walnut Hills, Northbend (St. Xavier and Elder), and Indian Springs.
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VIEWPOINTS “The stimulus package is not working, and there is no way I think another round will help the small businesses, regular people like me. I think that the stimulus package is just helping the rich, big corp. CEOs keep their private jets, vacation homes, etc. There needs to be away for the average Joe to get some relief.” C.M. “The ‘Stimulus Package’ is worthless. Additional spending would be a waste. The ‘Stimulus Package’ will have no impact on our economy. It would be like me dropping a rock, then taking credit for gravity. “The economy is going to correct itself as it always does, with or without the interference of the federal government. K.O. “Neither. It isn’t working, hasn’t worked, and another one won’t work. “Our unemployment rate is even higher than what the Obama administration predicted if we DIDN’T do the stimulus. Most of the money still hasn’t been distributed. “This is a huge waste that will burden my children/future grandchildren for no good reason.” N.H. “Regarding the economic stimulus plan, I think it is a monstrous mistake, and the government clearly stepped out of bounds when it made this happen. “Certainly another round is out of the question. What the country needs is an atmosphere in which businesses, large and small, can prosper and thus employ large numbers of workers at decent salaries and benefits, such as was the case in the late 1950’s and 1960’s. “Artificial solutions like the economic stimulus merely put a Band Aid on the wound, leaving the injury to fester under the dressing. “Even assuming the Obama administration really believed it would help, his promise of reducing unemployment has not been fulfilled. “Oh yeah - I forgot! He has only been in office for 6 months! (On the other hand, that is 1/8th of his whole term.)” Bill B. “No more bailouts.”
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“This answer depends on if you are promoting freedom, independence and smaller federal government, or power in the Democrat Party. “Much of the funding does not occur until the elections of 2010 and 2012, which is designed to guarantee continuation of the corrupt election process of complete Democrat control. “I would urge no more funding We really do not have the money and this process will eventually destroy our financial system leaving our grandchildren deep in un payable debt. “Please urge your congressmen to vote no on government health care, carbon caps. my generation fought WW2 for freedom not socialism.” F.J.B. “The stimulus package is not working, and there is no way I think another round will help the small businesses, regular people like me. I think that the stimulus package is just helping the rich, big corp. CEOs keep their private jets, vacation homes, etc. There needs to be away for the average Joe to get some relief.” C.M. “The ‘stimulus package’ is worthless. Additional spending would be a waste. The ‘stimulus package’ will have no impact on our economy. It would be like me dropping a rock, then taking credit for gravity. “The economy is going to correct itself as it always does, with or without the interference of the federal government. K.O. “Neither. It isn’t working, hasn’t worked and another one won’t work. “Our unemployment rate is even higher than what the Obama administration predicted if we didn’t do the stimulus. Most of the money still hasn’t been distributed. “This is a huge waste that will burden my children/future grandchildren for no good reason.” N.H. “No, the stimulus plan is not working, and 10 more will not work either. “You cannot borrow your way to prosperity. It’s as simple as that. “It does not work for you, me or the government. Educated people know this, and it is all going to get MUCH worse before it gets better. “Mark my words. The people haven’t seen anything yet.” Nick W.
What would you do if you had 12 months to live? I’m asking myself this question as part of an experiment in immersion journalism. Here is the basic idea. Because of a life transition, as perhaps many are experiencing during this economic downturn, I am taking the next 12 months to explore new career and life opportunities, things I’ve always wanted to do. And as I search, I hope to figure out my life and write about what I’m learning. My home base is Anderson Township, but who knows where my journey will lead this year. For the month of July, I’m working behind the scenes of a feature film in Manistee, Mich., called “What if ...” A cross between “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “The Family Man,” “What if ...” is a modern telling of these classic secondchance tales. Through a heavenly turn of events, a career-centered Ben Walker, Kevin Sorbo (TV’s “Hercules”), sees where life would have taken him had he chosen love over money. Along with Sorbo, the cast includes Kristy Swanson (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), John Ratzenberger (“Cheers,” and every Pixar movie), and Debby
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Greater Anderson Days is fast approaching and excitement is building! This annual event showcases our community to residents and non-residents alike. It is meant to provide summer fun and entertainment, and is never disappointing. As in past years, the township will have a tent where you will have the opportunity to learn about your local government and also give you the ability to provide direct input to township officials through a community opinion questionnaire. This is the 10th year for this questionnaire, the results of which are always considered in the trustees’ decision-making process. Under the tent you will find representatives from several organizations, including the local historical society, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department,
Ryan (Disney’s “Suite Life on Deck”). I’ve always wanted to make movies, to be on location, behind the scenes. And so when Dave Stefan one of the coCommunity producers, a friend of Press guest close mine, Matt Tailcolumnist ford, of 10 West Studios, asked me to work with him on what is called an Electronic Press Kit, I jumped at the chance. The Electronic Press Kit involves shooting behind-thescenes footage for the special features on the DVD, interviewing the cast, and posting a daily video blog. To say that I’m in over my head would be an understatement. The days are long on set, and the nights are even longer. Crew Call (when the workers are expected to be on location) was 9 a.m. We wrapped for the day at 9 p.m. I took a break to run on the treadmill at the hotel and then back to preparation for tomorrow. The footage I captured of the day I’m editing and posting now
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to Youtube before I can crash, and try to get six hours of sleep. Today is the end of Day 3, and what am I learning about life? That the pace of Hollywood may not be for me. These are the deepest thoughts I can conjure up at this hour. Tomorrow I interview Kevin Sorbo and Debby Ryan. I want to know how they decided to become actors, and what they'd do if they had 12 months to live. For now, signing off from Manistee, Mich., and behind the scenes of “What if” Dave Stefan, a therapist and college instructor with a master’s degree in counseling and theology and a Ph.D. in counseling and education lives in Anderson Township. He has biked across America, climbed Mount Fuji at midnight, and traversed the Highlands of Scotland by horse, bike, foot and RV.
Anderson Community Television and the Veterans’ Memorial Committee. You’ll also find educational materials provided by the Anderson Fire and Rescue Department as well as firefighter/paramedics who will be available for first aid assistance. New this year will be a Trustee Corner which will give visitors an opportunity to have one-on-one interaction with their elected officials on any topic of interest. We hope this informal occasion will provide an opportunity for you to become acquainted with your township trustees and allow you to become involved with your community. One or more trustees will be available 6-8 p.m. each evening. Have fun and enjoy Greater Anderson Days July 24 through July 26 at Beech Acres. Don’t forget to stay for the fireworks on Sunday! Peggy D. Reis Anderson Township Trustee
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Business living naturally for 20 years Real food is so important to Susan Parker she became a vegetarian decades ago. “I wanted to be the healthiest vegetarian so no one would worry about me,” she said. Parker put her healthy living attitude into a business model and opened her Susan’s Natural World store on Beechmont Avenue 20 years ago. At first, the store sold supplements and other health or beauty aides in its 400-square-foot location and Parker said she eventually moved to a bigger space and incorporated whole, organic foods into the business. Her customers are from a wide range of backgrounds, Parker said, from elderly who see cod liver oil as a healthy staple to baby boomers who want to age healthfully. She also sees many moms looking for better options for kids and younger people shopping for gluten-free bread or other similar products. And the recent outburst of health awareness has helped Susan’s Natural World thrive. “People are really learning that what you put in your body is important and (seeing) natural living as a lifestyle and not just a onemonth diet,” Parker said. Over the two decades Susan’s Natural World has been in Anderson Township, Parker said she’s developed a relationship
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8315 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township 474-4990 Susan Parker, owner www.susansnaturalworld. com susan@susansnaturalworld. com Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday with University of Cincinnati medical students, who are learning to look toward natural remedies before prescribing pills. Though natural supplements are still the best sellers, Parker has incorporated more food, including a juice and sandwich counter, into her store. For those trekking the healthy living path for the first time, Parker recommends becoming a “label reader” and finding a wellbalanced, natural vitamin to take daily. “Your body knows what whole, natural foods are and will utilize the nutrients and energy,” she said. Parker said her staff is knowledgeable about all the products in the store and will help customers find the right one. Susan’s Natural World celebrates its 20th anniversary on Aug. 1. By Lisa Wakeland. Send your “Small Business Spotlight” suggestions to espangler@communitypress.com
THINGS TO DO Women’s group
OutPost meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 23, at Miami Valley Christian Academy, 6830 School St., Newtown. It is a non-denominational women’s group that includes messages and music. Complimentary coffee and refreshments are provided. It is free and open to all ages. Call 528-1952.
Cut footloose
Theatre in the Loop Entertainment is presenting “Footloose” at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road, Anderson Township. It is a teen-performed musical based on the feature film. It is open to ages 9 and up. The cost is $12. The play will run through July 25. Call 404-4330.
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Eastern Hills Academy student Heather Smith (left) paints Ardella Campbell’s nails.
Eastern Hills Academy donates beauty
Seniors from Eastern Hills Academy Hair Design in Mount Washington recently donated their time and services to women in Off the Streets, a program run by Cincinnati Union Bethel that helps women involved in prostitution move towards safety, recovery, empowerment, and community reintegration. After attending classes in the morning, the cosmetologists-in-training spent the afternoon cutting and styling hair and giving manicures to nineteen women in Off the Streets, who live in the Anna Louise Inn downtown. Karla Holmes, Off the Streets program supervisor, said, “Right now the women don’t have the money to get their hair done, or do much of anything that makes them feel like a woman. This made a huge difference.” Kristina Thompson, with freshly curled hair and painted nails, said, “I feel like a princess. It feels marvelous.” “You don’t realize how much this matters to our self-esteem,” Toby Cooper added. The students from Eastern Hills Academy were equally moved. Melissa Barber, their instructor, who oversaw the event, says, “The girls had a blast. They were so excited about doing this.”
Eastern Hills Academy student and volunteer Marni Johnson does Jacklyn Arnold’s hair.
Greater Anderson Days
Anderson Park District is conducting Greater Anderson Days from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25; and from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Beech Acres Park, 6910 Salem Road, Anderson Township. The event includes games, food, music, rides and more. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. Sunday, July 26. Call 4740003.
Movies in the park
Anderson Park District is conducting Movies in the Park at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Juilfs Park, 8249 Clough Pike, Anderson Township. The movie is “Kung Fu Panda.” Movies start at dusk. The event is free. Call 3884513.
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Be a ‘deadheader’ in the garden! Now, when we say the word “deadhead,” what do you think of? Truck drivers think about a return trip without any cargo. And you Grateful Dead fans may think about yourself – Deadheads. In the garden, deadheading has a totally different meaning. Deadheading is the art of removing spent flowers from a plant in order to achieve a few different things. The main idea behind deadheading is to stimulate more flowers. By pinching off the old flowers, it helps to stimulate new growth and more flowers. Some plants need a simple removal of the spent flower, where others may need removal of the spent flower as well as the stalk on which it’s growing. This process is used on both annuals and perennials (and woody plants as well). Deadheading is similar to a pinching or pruning process that helps keep plants more compact, rather than get-
ting long and lanky. By removing the spent flowers and a bit of the stem below the flower, you’re encouraging a fuller plant. And of course, with more new growth, in turn, Ron Wilson you’ll have more flowers. In the garden newDeadheading also helps to eliminate the plants’ trying to go to seed, which can take a lot out of the plant. Instead of producing seed heads, the energy can be sent to the plant and its foliage, and in many cases the plants will continue to re-bloom. If you have coreopsis, a light shearing will help stimulate these plants to keep flowering all summer long, as well as keeping them nice and compact. Deadheading is also a way to help stimulate a second flowering period from plants that may typically flower
only once. Summer flowering spirea is a good example. Once they’re finished flowering, lightly shear off those spent flowers, and within a few weeks, a second flush of new growth will appear, along with a second period of flowering. As with some perennials and woody plants, even if deadheading doesn’t help stimulate more flowers, it definitely helps to keep your plants looking a lot nicer for the summer season. So, if you haven’t been a deadheader this summer, it’s never too late to get started. Your flowering plants will be glad you did! Ron Wilson is marketing manager for Natorp’s Inc. Garden Stores and is the garden expert for 55KRC-AM and Local 12. You can reach him at columns@communitypress.com
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, J U L Y 2 3
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
OutPost, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Nancy Reece presents “All I Ever Wanted Was.” Miami Valley Christian Academy, 6830 School St. Nondenominational women’s group. Includes messages and music. Complimentary coffee and refreshments are provided. All ages. Free. Presented by OutPost. 528-1952. Newtown.
LITERARY - SIGNINGS
Nancy Kehoe, 7 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Author discusses and signs “Wrestling with Our Inner Angels: Faith, Mental Illness, and the Journey to Wholeness.” 396-8960. Norwood.
MUSIC - CLASSICAL
Catacoustic Consort, 6:30 p.m. Mariemont Branch Library, 3810 Pocahontas Ave. With Annalisa Pappano and James Lambert. Music of the Renaissance to honor James R. Hunt, retired library director. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4467. Mariemont.
ON STAGE - THEATER
The Sunshine Boys, 8 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road. “History of Comedy” retrospective causes grudging reunion of two top-billed vaudevillians. $17. Presented by Mariemont Players Inc. Through July 26. 684-1236. Columbia Township. Footloose, 8 p.m. Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road. Teen-performed musical based on the feature film. Ages 9 and up. $12. Presented by Theatre in the Loop Entertainment. Through July 25. 404-4330. Anderson Township. F R I D A Y, J U L Y 2 4
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Wheel Thrown Pottery, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Funke Fired Arts, 3130 Wasson Road. Short lesson followed by guided practice. Snacks and materials included. $30. Reservations required 871-2529. Oakley.
ATTRACTIONS
Airplane Rides, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunken Airport, 321-7465. Linwood.
COMMUNITY DANCE
Moonlite Garden Party, 8 p.m. With The Cincy Rockers. Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave. Gates open at 7 p.m. Ages 21 and up. $8. 232-8230. Anderson Township.
DANCE CLASSES
Line Dance Class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Oakley Community Center, 3882 Paxton Ave. Line dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776. Oakley.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Summer Video Exercise Classes, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave. Exercising with Angela Lansbury, Richard Simmons and more. Ages 18 and up. Free. 474-3100. Anderson Township.
FARMERS MARKET
Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.
FESTIVALS
Greater Anderson Days, 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Beech Acres Park, 6910 Salem Road. Games, food, music, rides and more. Presented by Anderson Park District. Through July 26. 474-0003. Anderson Township.
LITERARY BOOKSTORES
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FESTIVALS
Funtastic Fridays, 3 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Crafts, activities, games and parties. Themes and age appropriateness vary. Free. Reservations recommended. 396-8960. Norwood.
MUSIC - BLUES
SummerTime Blues Tour, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Adis’ Place. 7925 Beechmont Ave. With Voodoo Puppet Blues Band and guests. Includes drink specials, contests and prizes. Ages 21 and up. $3. 233-7613. Anderson Township.
Greater Anderson Days, 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Beech Acres Park, 474-0003. Anderson Township.
FOOD & DRINK
Cincinnati Dinner Train, 7 p.m. Cincinnati Dinner Train, 4725 Madison Road. Boards at Barbecue Revue. Three-hour train ride complete with four-course meal on restored vintage rail cars. $69.95; plus tax, gratuity and alcoholic beverages. Reservations required, available online. 791-7245. Madisonville.
MUSIC - R&B
Soul Pocket, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Ave. $5. 871-6789. Mount Lookout.
ON STAGE - THEATER
The Sunshine Boys, 8 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, 684-1236. Columbia Township. Footloose, 8 p.m. Anderson Center, 404-4330. Anderson Township. S A T U R D A Y, J U L Y 2 5
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Paint Your Own Pottery Class, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Funke Fired Arts, 871-2529. Oakley. Saturday Morning Functional Clay Art Class, 10 a.m.-noon, Funke Fired Arts, 3130 Wasson Road. Families learn to create one-of-a-kind clay art. $20 per project. Reservations required Friday before class. 871-2529. Oakley.
ART EXHIBITS
New Acquisitions, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Eisele Gallery of Fine Art, 791-7717. Fairfax. Superheroes Rise Up, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Redtree Art Gallery and Coffee Shop, 321-8733. Oakley. Frank Herrmann and Zachary Herrmann, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Closson’s Art Gallery Oakley, 762-5510. Oakley. The Wonders of the World Around Us, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Anderson Center, 688-8400. Anderson Township.
ATTRACTIONS
Airplane Rides, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunken Airport, 321-7465. Linwood.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Go Red Sari Event, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Maserati of Cincinnati, 4113 Plainville Road. Raise awareness and educate Asian-Indian women on reducing their risk for heart disease. Cocktails, light bites, silent auction, cooking demos, jewelry show and speaker. $10 advance, $15. Presented by American Heart Association. 517-303-5172. Columbia Township.
LITERARY BOOKSTORES
Rebecca’s Breakfast and Doll Giveaway Party, 9 a.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Learn about Rebecca Rubin, the newest American Girl. Includes breakfast, goody bags, games and a craft. Register to win Rebecca doll. Ages 7 and up. $24.95 adults, $12.95 Gives Back members; $9.95 children, $7.95 Gives Back members. Reservations required. 396-8960. Norwood.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Incubus, 8 p.m. Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave. With The Duke Spirit. $39.50, $22.50 lawn. Presented by Live Nation. 800745-3000. Anderson Township.
Eastside Yardwaste Recycling Drop-Off Site, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 946-7734. Newtown.
COOKING EVENTS
SPORTS
Cooking Demonstration, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Summer salmon salad. The Fresh Market-Oakley, 3088 Madison Road. Step-by-step presentation. Free. 533-2600. Oakley.
FARMERS MARKET
Farmers Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Whole Foods Market, 2693 Edmondson Road. Parking Lot. Grill outs, music and more than 15 vendors selling fresh produce and flowers. 5318015. Norwood. Anderson Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Anderson Center Station, 7832 Five Mile Road. Food, plant vendors and entertainment. 688-8400. Anderson Township. Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.
River Downs Live Thoroughbred Racing, 1:20 p.m.-6 p.m. River Downs, 232-8000. Anderson Township.
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ART EXHIBITS
Always on a Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. With Ron Johnson. Miller Gallery, 2715 Erie Ave. Summer series of artist’s mini-shows. Through Aug. 16. 871-4420. Hyde Park. The Wonders of the World Around Us, noon-6 p.m. Anderson Center, 688-8400. Anderson Township.
ATTRACTIONS
Airplane Rides, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunken Airport, 321-7465. Linwood.
FARMERS MARKET
Hyde Park Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lavender Festival. Music by Native Flute. U.S. Bank Hyde Park, 3424 Edwards Road. Local produce and farm goods, gourmet foods and more. Presented by Hyde Park Farmers’ Market. 561-3151. Hyde Park. Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.
FESTIVALS
Greater Anderson Days, 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. The Remains perform 7-10 p.m. Chuck Brisbin & The Tuna Project perform 5 p.m. Beech Acres Park, 474-0003. Anderson Township.
MUSIC - CLASSICAL
Summer Carillon Concerts, 7 p.m. Richard Watson, carillonneur. Mary M. Emery Carillon, Pleasant Street, Listen in the surrounding park as the carillonneur performs on a keyboard connected to 49 bells inside the tower. Tours of keyboard room and bells may be arranged through the carillonneurs. Free. Presented by Village of Mariemont. 2718519. Mariemont.
MUSIC - ROCK PROVIDED
Disney Channel star and singer Demi Lovato will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at U.S. Bank Arena, with special guest David Archuleta. He was runner-up in “American Idol” in 2008. For tickets, visit www.usbankarena.com.
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CIVIC
Eastside Yardwaste Recycling Drop-Off Site, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 946-7734. Newtown.
EDUCATION
Dance of the Gods, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place. University of Cincinnati Communiversity: Adult Continuing Education Program. Presented by Observatory staff. $18. Registration required. 556-6932. Mount Lookout.
American Gypsies, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill, 4609 Kellogg Ave. Free. 871-1820. Columbia Tusculum.
ON STAGE - THEATER
The Sunshine Boys, 2 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, 684-1236. Columbia Township.
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HEALTH / WELLNESS
Life Is Not A Spectator Sport, 6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m. Mercy HealthPlex Anderson, 7495 State Road. Spirit of Women interactive program includes information on bone and joint health, diet and exercise. Wear comfortable shoes. Free. Registration required. 9563729. Anderson Township.
ON STAGE - THEATER
The Sunshine Boys, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, 684-1236. Columbia Township. Footloose, 8 p.m. Anderson Center, 404-4330. Anderson Township.
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Anderson Park District is hosting Greater Anderson Days from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25; and from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Beech Acres Park, 6910 Salem Road, Anderson Township. The event includes games, food, music, rides and more. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. Sunday, July 26. Call 474-0003.
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FILMS
Movies in the Park, 8 p.m. “Kung Fu Panda.” Juilfs Park, 8249 Clough Pike. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and view movie under stars. Movies start at dusk. Free. Presented by Anderson Park District. 388-4513. Anderson Township.
LITERARY BOOKSTORES EXERCISE CLASSES
Zumba Fitness Class, 6:30 p.m. Clough United Methodist Church, 379-4900. Anderson Township. Summer Video Exercise Classes, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Senior Center, 474-3100. Anderson Township.
FARMERS MARKET
Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.
LITERARY - STORY TIMES
Make a Mess at the Manatee, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore, 3054 Madison Road. Semi-structured open studio led by Miss Kelli, artist-in-residence. Ages 3 and up with adult. $3. Registration required. 731-2665. Oakley. Make a Mess at the Manatee Jr. Edition, 10:30 a.m. Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore, 3054 Madison Road. Read picture book and create art project based on book. With Miss Kelli, artist-in-residence. Ages 2-4. $3. 731-2665. Oakley.
Magic Tree House: A Good Night for Ghosts Release Party, 4 p.m. Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore, 3054 Madison Road. Cajun-inspired celebration on new book by Mary Pope Osborne. Includes snacks, jazz music and copy of book. Ages 9-12. $15. Reservations recommended. 731-2665. Oakley.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Jackson Browne, 8 p.m. Free pre-show cookout 6:30 p.m. Includes brats, mets, hot dogs and salads. PNC Pavilion at Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave. Rock singer-songwriter and musician. $79.50, $49.50, $39.50. 800745-3000. Anderson Township.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Kroger Anderson Towne Center, 7580 Beechmont Ave. Fifteen-minute screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300. Anderson Township.
PUBLIC HOURS
Coney Island, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Rides open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Coney Island, 232-8230. Anderson Township.
MUSIC - ROCK
Bam & Dave, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill, 4609 Kellogg Ave. 871-1820. Columbia Tusculum.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Video Games Live, 8 p.m. PNC Pavilion at Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave. Synchronized video clips from popular games to music. Featuring members of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and May Festival Youth Chorus. $49.50, $39.50, $25. 800-7453000. Anderson Township.
SPORTS-REGISTRATIONS & TRYOUTS
M.E. Lyons YMCA/Anderson Barracuda Swim Team, 4:30 p.m. M.E. Lyons YMCA, 8108 Clough Pike. Registration 4 p.m. For swimmers ages 6-18, all ability levels. Team has practice groups in both Anderson and Campbell County YMCA. Free. 474-1400. Anderson Township.
PROVIDED
Jersey Productions returns to the Aronoff Center to perform “Oklahoma!” It is at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 23; and at 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 24-25. Tickets are $20-$25. Call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org. Pictured are Case Dillard as Curly and Courtney Brown as Laurey.
Life
July 22, 2009
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Today’s marriages as predicted 40 years ago The wedding season is upon us. It runs from spring to late autumn. It’s anybody’s guess how many weddings occurred just this last weekend. Today’s weddings occur in a sociological atmosphere quite different from that of a couple’s parents and grandparents. The current atmosphere we’ve collectively spawned over the years is no friend of the newly married, or long-married for that matter. Didn’t we ever see where we were going? Someone did. In 1970 an interesting book, “Future Shock,” was written by Alvin Toffler. He was a sociology professor at Cornell University who conducted research into future value systems. From this research he predicted what our culture could expect in the fast-arriving future and how it would affect our lives. He showed
how we were fast forming a “throw-away” society. This, in turn, would lead us to adopt a concept of transience – a new “temporariness” in everyday life as well as a mood of impermanence. This Age of Transience would soon affect our relationship with people, but also our attitude toward things, places, ideas, as well as toward institutions and organizations. He wrote, “The people of the future will live in a condition of ‘high transience’ – a condition in which the duration of relationships is cut short … things, places, people, ideas, and organizational structures will all get ‘used up’ more quickly.” Permanent commitment to anything would become passé. Before most of last week’s brides and grooms were even born, Toffler predicted that success
in the marriage of the future would come to be determined by the degree to which matched development actually occurs between spouses. Love would be determined by the degree of shared growth, not necessarily by the giving of self. Yet, he goes on to say, “The mathematical odds are heavily stacked against any couple achieving this ideal of parallel growth. The odds plummet when the rate of change in a society accelerates, as it is now doing. “In a fast-moving society in which … the family is again and again torn loose from home and community, in which individuals move further from their parents, further from the religion of origin, and further from traditional values, it is almost miraculous if two people develop at anything like comparable rates.” Dire words!
And now, almost 40 years later, our own observations bear him out. Human relationships have become more transient and the development of genuine love more tenuous. Love is now sought in serial marriages or clandestine affairs. In 1970 Toffler claimed that in the future those who marry will have an average of three marriages in their lifetime: the first for the expression of sexuality; the second for procreating children; and the third for companionship. “There will be some,” he predicted, “who, through luck, interpersonal skill and high intelligence, will find it possible to make long-lasting monogamous marriages work. Some will succeed in marrying for life and finding durable love and affection. But the others will fail to make even sequential marriages endure for
long.” My dear brides and Father Lou grooms, isn’t it remarkably sad Guntzelman that what was Perspectives predicted 39 years ago has now become true? May your marriage be counterculture, your commitment permanent, your love enduring. And may your children find in your relationship an inspiration for their own. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.
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Coming attraction
Construction continues on Anderson Towne Place for the planned DanBarry Cinema complex and parking garage in Anderson Township. Crews began clearing the site last year and are expected to complete the work by the end of this year. The complex is behind the Anderson Center and Anderson Towne Center shopping area.
NEWSMAKERS Resident elected board chairman
The Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation (CSF) recently elected Tom Hayden of Anderson Township as the chairman of the CSF Board of Trustees. Hayden was previously the treasurer of the CSF board and has been involved in the organization for four years. He joined the board because he enjoys working with high-school-
and college-age students and programs and is a lifelong devoted Cincinnatian. Hayden is a financial professional at Midwest Financial Partners. Hayden was previously senior vice president of sales at The Midland Co./American Modern Insurance Group, where he began his career in financial services as an agency services manager. Hayden is a graduate of Miami of Ohio University and is also involved in the
Miami of Ohio University Capital Campaign Steering Committee. The 2009-2010 CSF Board of Trustees also includes: Jeff Pasquale, Dean Gregory, Shannan Schmitt, Terrance AshantaBarker, Paula Kollstedt, William Gipson, Mark Hester, Nikela Owens, James R. Cullen, Jan-Michelle Lemon Kearney, Amy Reed, Nancy Rhoads-Meiller, Mary Ronan, David Taylor and David Pepper.
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Navy Petty Officer First Class Christopher Siple, son of Pam Howard of Cincinnati, recently was promoted to his current rank while serving aboard the amphibi-
ous assault ship USS Bataan, with the home port of Norfolk, Va. Siple is a 2001 graduate of McNicholas High School. Siple was promoted based on sustained superior job performance and profi-
ciency in his designated specialty. Siple joined the Navy in July 2007. He is a 2006 graduate of Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree.
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Life
July 22, 2009
Got garden vegetables? Make frittata, slaw When we plant our vegetable garden, it seems like forever before it starts bearing. Then all of a sudden, I’m inundated with cucumbers, zucchinis and Rita tomatoes. Then Heikenfeld the corn Rita’s kitchen comes on and we’re eating corn every night. I’m not complaining; in fact, I feel more than blessed. But the thing is I need to clone myself just like I clone recipes for you. Anybody got ideas how to do that? Oh, and by the way, if you do figure out a way to clone me, I’ve got a few changes I’d like to make.
Dale and Julie Alexander’s Fabulous Frittata
Frittatas are popular now: Mark Bittman of the New York Times has his version and Loveland readers Julie and Dale Alexander have theirs, too. “After moving to Loveland from Illinois last year, we found we really missed
our Sunday morning breakfast place, Benedict’s in East Dundee, Ill. One of our favorites was the Frittata Olé. We adapted a frittata recipe from Ina Garten, Barefoot Contessa, as a basis for our version of Frittata Olé. This is great for Sunday brunch with a Bloody Mary!” 3
⁄4 pound chorizo sausage (use the fresh, not smoked/cooked kind) 1 medium onion, diced 11⁄2 cups red and yellow pepper or green bell pepper, diced 4-6 green onions, chopped 9 extra large eggs 1 cup whipping cream 2 teaspoons Mexican seasoning (we use Penzey’s Southwest) 1 cup shredded Mexican style or cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon butter Sour cream Salsa Brown chorizo sausage in skillet, drain and crumble. In an oven-proof 10- or 11-inch skillet, melt butter and saute onions until translucent. Add 1 teaspoon of Mexican seasoning, stir in sausage, peppers and onions. Whisk eggs with
cream. Whisk in 1 teaspoon Mexican spice. Pour half egg mixture into skillet with the other ingredients and stir. Add 1⁄2 cup of cheese. Add remaining egg mixture, stir slightly. Add remaining 1⁄2 cup cheese, stir slightly. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes until golden brown and eggs set. Garnish with sour cream and salsa. Serves six to eight.
Delicious drinks that lower blood pressure
Water (you knew that, right?), hibiscus tea (most herb teas contain hibiscus), grape juice. Careful with energy drinks – check caffeine content, which can elevate blood pressure. Pucker up: A squeeze of lemon juice in your first glass of water helps form and repair collagen, is a gentle liver cleanser, and is great for your immune system and stress. Plus, the vitamin C helps your body absorb iron better.
Pelican’s Reef’s coleslaw
For Shari Weber, Anderson Township, and several others. “Something’s different in there and it’s so good,” she told me about this Anderson Township eatery. Well, after Trew, kitchen manager/chef got the OK to share this, turns out the “secret” could either be the celery seed or the restaurant’s own from-scratch mayo. “We want to serve our customers the best homemade food,” John Broshar, co-owner told me. Worth a visit for this alone or their new Caribbean slaw. 2 pounds shredded green cabbage About 2 cups shredded carrots 1 medium onion, diced fine
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Frittata made by Rita with fresh herbs. For Rita’s recipe, be sure to check out her blog at www.Cincinnati.com. Diced bell peppers, red put more shredded zucchini and green in the con2 tablespoons celery tainer than seed you think 4 cups real may- you’ll need. onaise When thaw1 ⁄2 cup cider ing, push out excess liquid vinegar 2 table- if using in baked goods. spoons sugar That way you’ll get enough. Salt 2. Don’t overmix Mix veggies bread batter! That includes together. Mix celery zucchini, banana or other seed, mayo, vinegar and quick bread batter! Rememsugar. Pour over veggies. ber, it’s a “quick bread” batAdjust seasonings. ter and that means to stir wet ingredients into dry gently until moistened. Tips from Rita’s kitchen very Overmixing makes for a 1. Zucchini: Leave dense, sometimes gooey, peel on if you like (I like). bread with “tunnels.” When packing for freezer,
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From left, Anderson Township residents Robin Finzer, 18, Ashley Elam, 18, and Lisa Corbin, 18, are in full costume for the premiere of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” at AMC Newport 20 Theatres for a 12:01 a.m. screening July 15.
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DEATHS Latitia E. Bellew
Latitia E. Bellew, 91, of Anderson Township died July 11. Survived by sons, Dennis (Frances) Bellew and Larry (Cheri) Bellew; daughters, Phyllis and Ray Shepherd; nine grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd L. Bellew; father, Urban Bellew; and mother, Maude Singleton. Services were July 15 at Forestville Baptist Church. Memorials to: Forestville Baptist Church Missions Program, 1311 Nagel Road, Cincinnati, OH 45255.
H. Gene Henry
H. Gene Henry, 85, of Anderson Township died July 13. Survived by wife, Jane Henry; son, Steven G. Henry; daughters, Beverly J. Sector and Kimberly H. Paolo; sister, Georgia L. Whyte; grandchildren, Martin J. and Emily Sector, Lindsay and Jacob Henry, Sarah and Angela Paolo; and one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by father, Earl Norton Henry; and mother, Esther L. Jordan. Services were July 17 at Mount Washington Presbyterian Church.
Donald D. Holt
Donald D. Holt, 73, of Anderson Township died July 9. Survived by wife, Pat Holt; daughters, Susan J. (Danny Huffman) Holt, Cynthia L. (Alan) Beal and Brenda G. Sears; grandchildren, Kaitlyn and David A. Beal. Preceded in death by father, Frank Holt; and
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Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge. Call 248-7134 for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 242-4000 for pricing details. mother, Ezma White. Services were July 11 at Anderson Hills United Methodist Church. Memorials to: The International Dyslexia Association, 40 York Road, 4th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21204; or American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206.
Pender Linville Love Jr.
Pender Linville Love Jr., 84, of Anderson Township died July 10. Survived by sons, Tom (Mary) Love, Greg (Gail) Love and Brad (Cindy) Love; daughter, Sharon (Ken) Owens; and grandchildren, Valerie, Austin, Nathan, Brett, Chad (Kelly), Kendall, Corri, Kelsey, Kaitlyn and Connor. Preceded in death by wife, Lillian Anderson Love; father, Pender Linville Love Sr.; and mother, Agnes Wilson. Services were July 15 at Mount Moriah United Methodist Church. Memorials to: American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206; or American Lung Association, 4050 Executive Park Drive, Suite 402, Cincinnati, OH 45241; or charity of donor’s choice.
Marjorie Jean Newsom
Marjorie Jean Newsom, 84, of Anderson Township died July 10. Survived by son, Barry Newsom; and daughter, Barbara Hess. Preceded in death by husband, Leonard Carl “Bud� Newsom; father, Raymond L. Letz; and mother, Eugenia M. Reed. Services were July 16 at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
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Karen Partin, 63, of Anderson Township died July 11. Survived by husband, Lewis Partin; sons, Joe, Brandon and Mike; daughter, Angie; mother, Jeanette Sturm; sisters, Margie (George) Moore and Linda Clark; five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father, Earl T. Murphy Jr. Services were July 15 at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church.
Robert L. Rinner Jr.
Robert L. Rinner Jr., 47, formerly of Anderson Township died June 27. Survived by mother, Clare (nee McCoy) Rinner; and siblings, Marc (Jackie), Thomas (Amy), Andrew and Dominic Rinner. Services were July 10 at Guardian Angels Church. Memorials to: Jackson Memorial Hospital, 1611 N.W. 12th Ave., Miami, FL 33136-1096.
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Classes for all ages.
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Brent Jones, Senior Pastor Jeff Beckley, Youth Pastor
10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Worship 6:00pm Sunday Evening Service 7:00pm Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer & Youth Programs for Pre K-12 Supervised nursery during all services
Three brothers achieve Eagle Scout rank Dillon, Chase and Jason Whitehead, sons of Suzanne and Rob Whitehead, Anderson Township, have all achieved the rank of Eagle Scout from Troop 281. Dillon, 18, is the youngest of the brothers and the troop’s 85th Eagle Scout. While there have been five other sets of brothers who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout from Troop 281, this is the first time the troop has had three brothers become Eagles. An Eagle Scout is a responsible citizen, an avid outdoorsman, dependable rescuer, and experienced leader, and a man of God ... in other words, an ideal Scout. All three brothers earned their Eagle Scout rank under Scoutmaster Doug Siebenburgen. Troop 281 was founded in 1931 and is sponsored by Anderson Hills United Methodist Church, Forest Road at Beechmont Avenue, Anderson Township. In 1953 Pastor and Scoutmaster Forest Hubbell became the troop’s first Eagle Scout. Only three of every 100 scouts reach the summit of scouting. Siebenburgen said 20 percent of all scouts that have joined Troop 281 in the last seven years have become Eagles. The troop enjoys an excellent reputation in the Blue Jacket District and the Dan Beard Council.
AMERICAN BAPTIST
Hyde Park Baptist Church Michigan & Erie Ave
513-321-5856 Bill Rillo, Pastor Sunday Worship Services: 11:00am & 6:00pm Sunday School: 9:45am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm www.hydeparkbaptistchurch.org
ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. GERTRUDE PARISH Church (513) 561-5954 • (513) 561-5020 School Miami Ave & Shawnee Run Rd. www.stgertrude.org Mass Schedule Daily: 7:00, 8:00 & 11:30AM Saturday: 4:30PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00AM 12:30 & 6:00PM
INDIAN HILL Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 Phone 513-561-6805 Fax 513-561-0894 Sunday Worship 8am & 9:30am
Sunday Service and Sunday School 10:30am Wednesday Testimonial Meeting 7:30pm Reading Room 3035 Erie Ave
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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.
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(across from Kenwood Towne Centre) Saturday night at 5:00 and Sunday morning at 8:00, 9:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Pastors: Larry Donner, Pat Badkey, Jesse Abbott
UNITED METHODIST 7515 Forest Rd. at Beechmont Ave 231-4172 Sr. Pastor Mark Rowland Ann Luzader, Mike Carnevale Traditional Service 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Service 9:30 & 11:00am (Nursery care from 9:15am-12:15pm.) Sunday School for Children & Adults at 9:30am & 11:00am. Youth Fellowship (grade 7-12), 6-8pm. www.andersonhillsumc
KENWOOD FELLOWSHIP 7205 Kenwood Rd., Cinti, OH 45236
513-891-9768 Ken Bashford, Pastor
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Children’s Church...10:30-11:30am Sunday School For All Ages 9:30am Our mission is to worship God & share Jesus’ transforming love and salvation.
NorthStar Vineyard Community Church
Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Loveland High School, off of Rich Rd. 683-1556 www.northstarvineyard.org
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513.753.1993 vineyardeastgate.org
CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR 8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org Guest Speaker
Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided
Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor
PRESBYTERIAN Knox Presbyterian Church Observatoryy & Michigan g Aves (513)321-2573 Rev e Thomas o as D York, o , Pastor as o Rev Christena A Alcorn, Assoc Pastor Sunday Worship Service 9:15 & 11:00am Sunday School & Child Care Wheelchair Accessible
2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301 Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery Thursday “Unplugged� Service 7:00pm 6/11-8/20, with Nursery
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MT. WASHINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6365 Corbly Road 513-231-3946 Rev. Thomas A. Gaiser Worship Service 10:00am Nursery Provided Visitors Welcomed
MADEIRA-SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.MSPConline.org
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EVANGELICAL COVENANT 8221 Miami Rd. (corner of Galbraith)
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3850 E. Galbraith, Deer Park Next to Dillonvale Shopping Ctr www.TrinityCincinnati.org 791-7631 Worship Service - 10:00AM Sunday School - 10:15AM Pastor Randy Wade Murphy
Traditonal Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00am www.stpaulcommunityumc.org
NON-DENOMINATIONAL Connections Christian Church 7421 East Galbraith Cincinnati, OH 45243
Phone: 513-791-8348 • Fax: 513-791-5648
Jeff Hill • Minister
www.connectionscc.org Worship Service 10:30am Sunday School 9:15 am
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST United Church of Christ in Oakley
4100 Taylor Ave 871-3136 E-Mail uccoakley@juno.com
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Sunday Worship 10:00am Adult Bible Study 9:00am, Youth Sunday School 10:00am Childcare provided for Infants and Toddlers “Partners with Jesus in the Community and the World�
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Community
July 22, 2009
Newtown pastor earns award, praise By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com
Pastor Ed Bonniwell has been fighting for “moral righteousness” since the 1970s, and he’s recently been honored for that fight. Bonniwell, a pastor at Newtown’s Faith Christian Fellowship Church, recently received the John Peter Muhlenberg Pastor Leadership Award from Cincinnatibased Citizens for Community Values. “You cannot underestimate the value of a pastor like him,” said Phil Burress, president of Citizens for Community Values. “The impact he has made on this culture is impossible to measure.” Bonniwell has staged rallies as part of the Christian Action Council (a division of Billy Graham’s ministry), taught classes on preaching at Liberty University and has spoken out against abortion, pornography, decency over the airwaves and the general corruption of children. “Those things very much burden my heart,” he said. Bonniwell is the found-
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VBS supports orphanage
Clough United Methodist Church recently conducted Crocodile Dock Vacation Bible School for preschoolers through fifth-graders. Each day the children enjoyed music, crafts, snacks, games and stories. The VBS program was free, but children were encouraged to bring in a daily offering to support My Father’s House, an orphanage in Jamaica run by Jim and Penie Koch, former residents of Anderson Township. More than $500 was raised for this ministry during the five days of VBS week. Jennifer Ehlers helps some first-graders with a craft project during Crocodile Dock Vacation Bible School held at Clough United Methodist Church.
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Pastor Ed Bonniwell, of Faith Christian Fellowship Church in Newtown, was recently presented with the John Peter Muhlenberg Pastor Leadership Award from local group Citizens for Community Values. The award goes to a local pastor who exhibits courage in the fight to restore Christian values. ing pastor at Faith Christian Fellowship Church, and helped create Miami Valley Christian Academy in 1986. His work with the church includes a youth program, food pantry and a variety of
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RELIGION Anderson Hills Christian Church
The church is hosting their Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. The concert features Breadbox, an a cappella group, with local praise singers Reneé Fisher and Julie Maguire. The event is rain or shine. The concert is free, but the church is accepting canned goods and personal items for the Inter Parish Ministry’s Choice Pantry. The church is at 8119 Clough Pike; 474-2237.
Anderson Hills United Methodist
The church is hosting a Healing and Wholeness Service at 6 p.m. the fourth Sunday of each month. It is a special prayer service for those seeking God’s hand in times of physical, emotional and spiritual troubles. The church is offering a Cancer Support Hotline. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance with a cancer diagnosis, call the church’s Cancer Support Hotline (231-4172) to talk to a cancer survivor or caregiver. Mothers of PreSchoolers (MOPS) is a time for women with children ages birth through kindergarten to relax and receive helpful insights that meet the needs of moms. Meet-
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Rock Church ministry for sevenththrough 12th grade meets the third Saturday of each month 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Features DJ, dancing, games, prizes and concessions. The church is at 6800 School St., Newtown; 271-8442.
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The church is hosting the Summer Parking Lot Concert Series from 7 to 9 p.m. the second Wednesday of August and September. The event includes free entertainment and refreshments; bring your lawn chairs, family and friends. Aug. 12 will be announced. Sept. 9 fea-
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Religion news is published at no charge on a space-available basis. Items must be to our office no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the following edition. If you are having a special service, rummage sale, dinner, bazaar, festival, revival, musical presentation, holiday services or special activity that is open to the public, send us the information. E-mail announcements to foresthills@communitypre ss.com, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. Mail to: Forest Hills Journal, Attention: Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, Ohio 45140. tures Blue Tip (classic rock). The church is at 4808 Eastern Ave., Linwood; 231-4912.
Mount Washington Presbyterian Church
The church’s summer worship schedule is at 8:30 a.m., worship will be on the east lawn. At 10 a.m., worship will be in the sanctuary. Office hours will also change for the summer. They are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The church is at 6474 Beechmont Ave.; 231-2650; www.mwpcchurch.org.
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SAT., JULY 25 & SUN., JULY 26 3:00 pm both days at Lakota West High School Varsity Baseball Field The Ohio Heat Baseball Organization is pleased to announce Dave Collins as the New 15 U Head Coach. Dave played 16 years in the Major Leagues including 7 years with the Reds.
OHIO HEAT BASEBALL TRYOUTS Ohio Heat baseball is a non-profit highly competitive organization that competes at the highest level both in the Tri-State area and nationally. Ohio Heat has an indoor facility for off-season work as well as professional training available to team members. Ohio Heat has an exclusive contract with Wilson/Demarini. Visit www.ohioheatbaseball.org for further tryout details. Contact Mark Jones at
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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.
SonRise Community Church
The church is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at The Bridge Café, 203 Mill St., Milford. Dinner is prepared for you and your family by a small group of volunteers from SonRise Community Church. The meal includes spaghetti with meatballs. All are welcome. For more information, call Dale at 543-9008. The church meets for services at Mariemont High School, 3812 Pocahontas Ave., Mariemont; the office is at 203 Mill St., Milford; 576-6000.
New Church of Montgomery
The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m., Sundays and Divine Providence Study Group the first four Sundays of the month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The church is located at 9035 E. Kemper Road, Montgomery; 4899572.
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Incidents/investigations Assault
Adult male was assaulted at Altercrest at 274 Sutton, July 3. Male was assaulted at 7925 Beechmont, July 3.
Breaking and entering
Two chain saws taken; $771 at 7100 Paddison, June 29. Tools taken from Indian Bistro at Ohio 125, July 3.
Criminal damage
Graffiti written on walls of garage, etc. at 1109 Sutton, July 3. Sugar put into gas tank of vehicle at 6531 Kentucky View, July 3. Chair damaged at Altercrest at 274 Sutton, July 6.
The Community Press publishes names of adults charged with offenses. The information is a public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contactpolice: • Anderson Township: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Lt. Mike Hartzler, District 5 commander, 825-2280. • Cincinnati District 2 – California and Mount Washington: Capt. Douglas Wiesman, District 2 commander. Kelley Macbeth, neighborhood officer, 352-3591. • Newtown: Tom Synan, chief, 561-7697 or 825-2280.
Menacing
Criminal mischief
Female was threatened at Mercy Anderson at State Road, July 3.
Criminal trespass
Three bad checks issued to Bigg’s; $588.91 at Beechmont Avenue, July 5.
Concrete walks, pillars, etc. spray painted at area of Hunley and Royal Greene, July 2. Trespassing on property at 7820 Beechmont, July 2.
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Arrests/citations
Juvenile, 15, assault, July 3. Juvenile, 13, underage consumption, underage possession of tobacco, July 3. Juvenile, 17, underage consumption, July 2. Two Juveniles, 16, curfew violation, July 6. Two Juveniles, 17, criminal trespass, July 2. Erica Guilliam, 29, 3640 Corbly St., theft, July 3.
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POLICE REPORTS room at River Downs; $2,020 at Kellogg Avenue, July 3. Saws, etc. taken; $1,160 at 7117 Salem, July 3. I-Pod taken from pool at Coney Island at Kellogg Avenue, July 3. Radar detector, I-pod, etc. taken from vehicle at 6054 Salem, July 5. I-Pod and GPS taken from vehicles; $1,050 at 8503 Clough Pike, July 3. Purse taken from shopping cart at Big Lots at Ohio 125, July 2. Cellphone, I-pod, GPS unit, etc. taken from vehicles at Ohio 125, July 3.
Unauthorized use
2005 Chevrolet has not been returned at 6301 Kellogg Ave., July 4.
CINCINNATI DISTRICT 2
Arrests/citations
Diazel Amondo Smith, born 1974, domestic violence, July 8. Joey Davidson, born 1977, forgery, 1900 Sutton Ave., July 8. Steven A Berwanger, born 1957, disorderly conduct, 2100 Beechmont Ave., July 7. Larissa L Breeze, born 1979, domestic violence, July 11. Stephen Gregory, born 1978, domestic violence, July 11.
Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering 1900 Rockland Ave., July 3. 2300 Beechmont Ave., July 6. 6400 Corbly St., July 8.
Burglary
1500 Beacon St., July 8.
Grand theft
3600 Russell Ave., July 7.
Petit theft
2100 Salvador St., July 8. 6000 Heis Terrace, July 4. 6400 Coffey St., July 2.
Vehicle theft
2300 Beechmont Ave., July 6.
NEWTOWN
Arrests/citations
Larry Morris, 45, 5319 Laconia Ave., disorderly conduct, obstructing official business, June 26. Fred Stewart, 40, 2340 Harvey Road, driving under suspension, June 27. Adam Reid, 31, 1144 Minor Ave., driving under suspension, June 27. Gregory Caldwell, 47, 9219 Hunters Creek Drive, driving under suspension, June 27. Paula Taylor, 27, 3831 Merwin Ten Mile, driving under suspension, June 28. Gina Chambers, 31, 655 Arlington, driving under suspension, June 28. William Lione, 19, 3970 Piccadilly Circle, bench warrant, June 29. Rodger Wynn, 51, 150 Newlun Court, bench warrant, June 29. Alfred Stephens, 30, 6527 Elbrook Ave., driving under suspension, June 30. Michael Mason, 22, 3803 Ohio 125, bench warrant, July 1. Sheena Fisse, 22, 2755 Ohio 132,
bench warrant, July 1. Jessica Rigsby, 25, 253 Church St., bench warrant, July 2. Kenneth Wright, 48, 5025 Ridge Ave., bench warrant, July 2. Stanley Mullen, 34, 6614 Crull St., bench warrant, July 2. Julie Shannon, 50, 316 E. Main St., driving under suspension, July 2. Marquita Hicks, 26, 1813 Sunny
Brook Drive, bench warrant, July 3. Leonard Worthington, 43, 3039 Montana Ave., bench warrant, July 3.
Incidents/investigations Theft
Male reported this offense at 7945 Main St., June 24.
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REAL ESTATE About real estate transfers
Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate. 7285 Gungadin Dr.: Longstreth Barbara E. to Reindl Kelly N.; $139,900. 7700 Overlook Hills Ln.: Noyes Jeffrey R. & Christine B. to Harnish Kevin L.; $560,000. 7991 Woodruff Rd.: Baehner Dennis Tr. to Baehner Eugene C.; $135,360. 836 Four Mile Rd.: Engel Robin S. & John D. to Myers Timothy John; $224,000.
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1644 Sutton Ave.: Moran Clinton T. & Kristin M. to Knost Kathryn M.;
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7133 Thorndale Ln.: Ward Carole M.
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP FIRE & EMS RUNS Monday, June 29
1:17 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, person unconscious/unresponsive 3:02 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 3:57 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 10:27 a.m., Salem Road, alarm system sounded due to malfunction 11:05 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, smoke detector activation due to malfunction 11:32 a.m., Asbury Road, trouble breathing 2:57 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, auto accident/person injured 6:40 p.m., Foxview & Markley, power line down 6:48 p.m., State Road, head injury 8:32 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, diabetic emergency 10:55 p.m., Kellogg Avenue, sick person 11:06 p.m., Clough Ridge, sick person
Tuesday, June 30
12:01 a.m., Hopper Road, trouble breathing 3:12 a.m., Forestway Lane, sick person 6:50 a.m., Rosetree Lane, trouble breathing 8:11 a.m., Birney Lane, sick person 10:00 a.m., Little Harbor Drive, chest pain 12:49 p.m., Portway Drive, alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1:13 p.m., Lawyers Point Drive, trouble breathing 1:47 p.m., Salem Road, person injured in a fall 3:45 p.m., Hunley Road, chest pain 4:32 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, person injured in a fall 5:48 p.m., Coolidge Avenue, person unconscious/unresponsive 7:26 p.m., Eastland Terrace, abdomi-
nal pain 8:03 p.m., Kellogg Avenue, chest pain 8:40 p.m., Evanor Lane, back pain 10:22 p.m., Valley Avenue, dispatched & cancelled en route 10:41 p.m., Clough Pike, person injured in a fall 10:44 p.m., Beacon Road, person injured in a fall 11:17 p.m., Goldengate Drive, chest pain
Wednesday, July 1
1:41 a.m., Asbury Road, sick person 12:26 p.m., Kingswood Court, person unconscious/unresponsive 1:47 p.m., Shadowslope Lane, sick person 5:52 p.m., US 52 & Eight Mile, auto accident/entrapment 9:10 p.m., Stoney Bridge & Eight Mile, head injury 10:54 p.m., Clough Pike, citizen complaint
Thursday, July 2
8:30 a.m., Five Mile Road, person injured in a fall 9:46 a.m., Woodcroft Drive, sick person 12:39 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, person injured in a fall 12:57 p.m., Bishopsbridge Drive, smoke detector activation, no fire unintentional 1:19 p.m., Goldengate Drive, back pain 3:45 p.m., Salem Road, person unconscious/unresponsive 3:48 p.m., Salem Road, allergic reaction 5:46 p.m., Ragland Road, medical alarm 5:49 p.m., Artwood Drive, medical emergency 10:27 p.m., Ropes Drive, carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 11:34 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, assist back to bed
Friday, July 3
4:15 a.m., Ridgepoint Drive, sick person 9:46 a.m., Collinsdale Avenue, head injury 10:28 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, sick person 1:18 p.m., Moorfield Drive, sick person 2:59 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, sick person 4:25 p.m., Turquoise Drive, person injured 7:04 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, person injured in a fall 7:41 p.m., Woodruff Road, stroke 9:53 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, sick person
Saturday, July 4
11:30 a.m., Ridgepoint Drive, stroke 11:31 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, stroke 12:38 p.m., State Road, possible heart attack 2:36 p.m., Old Chapel Court, trouble breathing 2:39 p.m., Oysterbay Drive, sick person 11:34 p.m., Artwood Drive, person unconscious/unresponsive
Sunday, July 5
11:17 a.m., Ayershire Avenue, medical emergency 1:57 p.m., Anderson Oak Drive, sick person 6:55 p.m., Clemson Circle, abdominal pain 7:23 p.m., Forest Road, person injured in a fall 7:54 p.m., Coolidge Avenue, trouble breathing 8:11 p.m., Asbury Road, medical emergency 8:11 p.m., Brooke Avenue, poisoning 10:38 p.m., Interstate 275 Hwy, auto accident/person injured
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Post 318 presents flag to YMCA camp Anderson American Legion Post 318 recently presented a new American Flag to M.E. Lyons YMCA Day Camp located in Anderson Township. Commander Don Bishop presented the new flag to Kate Teixeira, the Day Camp director. Following the flag presentation, Post 318 Sergeant-At-Arms Bob Calder conducted an informative presentation regarding our nation’s flag history, etiquette, the respect due the flag and what it represents. The session stimulated some questions, comments and stories by campers regarding their relatives who have served in military service. The session concluded with the camp staff and campers raising the new flag on the Day Camp flag pole.
BUSINESS UPDATE Scholarship winner practices at Mercy
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Post 318 Commander Don Bishop presents the new flag to Kate Teixeira, the Day Camp director.
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Day Camp staff and campers raise the new flag.
One of the first recipients of The Physicians’ Charitable Foundation Scholarship, presented by the Mercy Hospital Anderson medical staff, is now a practicing physician at the hospital. Chris Cutter, MD, who used the scholarship in 1993 (the first year it was offered) to help get his start toward medical school, is now treating patients at Mercy Hospital Anderson’s Emergency Department. The Physicians’ Charitable Foundation is comprised of physicians on the medical staff of Mercy Hospital Anderson. The scholarship program rewards graduates that are pursuing careers in healthcare with financial assistance. For more information, visit e-mercy.com.
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Ave., Mount Washington. According to Lester, Reiki is an ancient form of energy balancing and is effective for addressing specific issues as well as stress reduction and relaxation. For more information and for pricing, call Lester at 236-3550 or visit www.myreikifusion.com.
Top client named
The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services recently named Anderson Township “Client of the Year.” The Society for Marketing Professional Services is an organization dedicated to creating business opportunities in the fields of architecture, engineering and construction. Projects involved in the “Client of the Year” designation include recent Clough Pike streetscape improvements, Anderson Towne Center roadway upgrades, enhancements to the Anderson Operations Center site and new Anderson Trails sidewalks.
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