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Anderson Center, health facility to be connected By Lisa Wakeland lwakeland@communitypress.com

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Forest Hills Local School District officials said they would not pursue outsourcing student transportation this school year (see story, A6). Since the district’s 6.9-mill operating levy was defeated by voters in May, should the district consider outsourcing its transportation? 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 22 unscientific poll on our Anderson Township community site at Cincinnati.com/ andersontownship asking readers if they would vote for or against the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s proposed 1-mill operating levy on the November ballot are: For the levy 46% Against he levy

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Sam Scuglik, 3, plays with a sword he won at the Greater Anderson Days festival Saturday at Beech Acres Park. For more photos of the event, go online to cincinnati.com/andersontownship.

tion would help with overflow parking for events at the Anderson Center because the township shuttle does not have easy way back to the center. Currently, drivers have to exit the HealthPlex property onto State Road, turn left at Five Mile Road and then make a U-turn at a median break to get back to the Anderson Center driveway. “I think it’s a good idea because then you don’t have to go back out,” said Jean Gauthier, who uses the HealthPlex a few times a week. “It’s less exposure to heavy traffic.” The connection will be at the front of the Anderson Center property, left of the first parking area. Sievers said the township will maintain the segment of the Five Mile Trail next to the connection.

Anderson Twp. women helping foster children By Lisa Wakeland lwakeland@communitypress.com

It’s the little things that count when everything changes. That’s why Anderson Township residents Patty Westerkamp and Linda Sekula started Duffels for Darlings, a nonprofit organization that gives toys and other gifts to children in Hamilton County’s foster care system. “I can’t imagine being taken away from your home (and) we thought the kids need something of their own,” Sekula said. Duffels for Darlings works with ProKids, an organization that trains volunteer advocates for foster children. Sekula said they modeled Duffels for Darlings after a similar program in Clermont County and began the organization last year. “I always volunteered in nursing homes and I wanted to do something for the children,” Westerkamp said of how she became involved. Over the past year, they’ve given out nearly 100 duffel bags to the children.

Linda Sekula, left, and Patty Westerkamp fill bags for foster children as part of their nonprofit organization, Duffels for Darlings.

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Westerkamp said the bags are filled with age-appropriate gifts such as books, blankets, makeup or sports cards, and they are working with ProKids to customize the bags to the foster children’s interests. “It helps the kids with the transition when

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Drivers may soon be able to go from the Mercy HealthPlex on State Road to Beechmont Avenue, without driving on Five Mile Road. The Anderson Township trustees recently authorized $22,600 for preliminary design and construction plans for a vehicular connection between the Mercy Health and Wellness campus and the Anderson Center. Steve Sievers, director of the township’s Development Services Department, said the one-way connection would go from the Mercy HealthPlex to the Anderson Center. He said the concept for a connection was present when the Anderson Center was being built, but both parties had reservations about sharing driveways. “Once our building opened, people had that desire to go to the Towne Center through our site,” Sievers said. “We’re revisiting that ... so you don’t have to get back on the road.” Sam Elam, a HealthPlex employee, said a connection wouldn’t affect her normal route to work, but it’s a good idea for others who frequently use the Anderson Towne Center. Sievers added that the connec-

they’re forced to leave with Want to help? few personal Duffels for Darlings is items (and) it’s collecting items for children wonderful to between 3 and 18. Here’s a list give these kids of suggested items: something,” • Duffel bags, no smaller Sekula said. than 26 inches. Westerkamp • Personal throw blankets, said they’re stuffed animals. working to find • Baseball hats, sports more donations items. • Books, journals. so every child • Coloring books, art who comes into the foster care supplies. • Body lotion, lip gloss. system has a Donations are not limited to bag, and this list. Call Patty Westerkamp, ProKids usually 231-2387, or Linda Sekula, has a few new 262-7424, with questions or for children every details. month. She added that even thought they don’t get to meet the children who receive the bags it’s still rewarding to know they’ve helped someone.

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Proposed Anderson mine noise re-examined By Lisa Wakeland lwakeland@communitypress.com

As the hearings for a proposed mine wind down, Martin Marietta must answer nearly 50 questions about the proposal for the

Anderson Township Board of Zoning Appeals. Martin Marietta Materials applied for a conditionaluse permit, and variances for storage of explosive materials last year. The company wants to

operate an underground limestone mine on 480 acres of property near Round Bottom and Broadwell roads. Residents opposed to the operation have spoken out on noise emanating from

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• The Anderson Township Board of Zoning Appeals will continue the Martin Marietta case at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road. I’m hearing the maximum,” said board member Brian Elliff. “When you’re standing there and exposed to the maximum 500 more times a day, that’s a lot.” Tim Mara, attorney for the opposition group Citizens Against Blasting on Our Miami, said frequently occurring noise, even if it’s not excessively loud, can still be an annoyance to nearby residents and businesses. The board began hearing testimony on the case last August.

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Kaufell said there would be some noise More questions increase for properTo see the additional questions for ties directly adjacent Martin Marietta from the Anderson to the mine site, but Township Board of Zoning Appeals, go to “it won’t be to a level Cincinnati.com/andersontownship and that will cause a nuiclick on this story. sance.” He added that the mine, explosive safety, vibrations, the environment their noise model used 24 minutes of sound monitorand other concerns. William Kaufell, Martin ing on a flat terrain, using Marietta’s sound expert, maximum noise levels to returned to the hearing to determine the effect on surclear up issues on whether rounding areas. Kaufell said the topograthe noise coming from the site would create a nui- phy around the proposed site would minimize noise sance. He said noise generated and it would take double the by trucks, rock crushers and amount of trucks to make a blasting would not reach Ter- perceptible difference in the race Park, Indian Hill and average ambient noise. “When a truck goes by, other communities outside of the immediate industrial area. I’m not hearing the average,

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Runners take off during last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Newtown 5K Run/Walk in front of Moundview Park.

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Newtown race keeps running By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com

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To the delight of local runners, the Newtown 5K returns to the village for a 27th year Saturday, Aug. 8. The race, which takes runners from Moundview Park down Newtown Road and back to the park, awards runners and walkers with prizes, T-shirts and plaques for the winners. Steve Meisman, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helping to organize the event this year, said the race typically brings 700 to 800 runners to the village to test their mettle in the 3.1-mile race. The race was originally organized by the Newtown Civic League, but was recently passed to Meisman

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and a group of local residents who now organize the annual event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did it last year and decided to do it again this year,â&#x20AC;? Meisman said. The race involves plenty of community involvement,

with approximately 70 volunteers needed the day before and the day of the race. Newtownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fire and police departments also help with traffic and safety concerns. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s start time has been moved up one hour to 9 a.m. Meisman said this is due to temperatures rising around 10 a.m., which could be problematic on a hot August day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Runners like it a little cooler,â&#x20AC;? he said. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prize, which will be raffled off to registered runners after the race, is a room at the Holiday Inn in Eastgate. Winners from each division will receive plaques.

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If you go • What: Inaugural Bridal Show. • When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, with fashion shows at noon and 2 p.m.

The Anderson Center will feature more than 30 vendors during its first-ever bridal show. Meyer said it’s becoming a popular reception venue and a bridal show was an opportunity to showcase the Anderson Center and local businesses. “There is not a whole lot

on the east side of town (for receptions),” she said. “We’re pretty much the place and facility, and brides decide how elegant or simple they want the reception.”

Photographers, florists, videographers, caterers and bakeries will set up in the Anderson Center, with Madison Avenue Bridal and Folchi’s Formal Wear staging two fashion shows at noon and 2 p.m. Brides-to-be will have an opportunity to meet with the vendors while touring the Anderson Center. “The building is open

Funding to go toward police patrols By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

The community of Mt. Washington is making an effort to maintain police presence in the area. The Mt. Washington Community Urban Redevelopment Corp. plans to use Neighborhood Business District Support Funds provided by the city to pay for additional police visibility. Recent budget cuts by the city have had an impact on officer visibility in some areas due to cuts in “police visibility overtime.”

“We were going to do (this) before the city made the cuts, (but) now it is even more Lacinak important we do this,” said Mike Lacinak, president of the Mt. Washington Community Urban Redevelopment Corp. Lacinak estimates it will cost about $3,000 for the police patrols. Members of the Community Urban Redevelopment

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Corp. have worked with the Cincinnati Police in District Two to work out some type of schedule. “It helps to have the extra foot patrols,” said Jake Williams, president of the Mt. Washington Community Council. The patrols will likely concentrate on areas in the business district along Beechmont Avenue. “It’s great to have the police walking the neighborhood,” said Lacinak. “It’s good community relations and good to have this presence.”

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The Anderson Center is becoming a popular spot for wedding receptions and will host its first-ever bridal show on Saturday,Aug. 1.

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The Anderson Center will host its first bridal show on Saturday, Aug.1.

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• Where: Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road. • Admission is free. • Call Amy Meyer at 688-8400 for details.

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Transportation services to remain unchanged By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

Despite financial challenges, transportation services in the Forest Hills School District will remain the same. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As of right now transportation service levels should be the same going into this school year,â&#x20AC;? said Ray Johnson, director of business operations for the district. This includes transportation for both public and private schools in the district. Johnson said the district will continue to look at the most effective ways to provide these services. For example, he said students in the early childhood program will now have the same pick-up and drop-off times as the elementary students. It is a more efficient use of the buses on the road to have the times coincide, he said. During a recent school board meeting, board member Forest Heis said transportation services would be evaluated and that no trans-

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Ayer Elementary students enjoy the Diet Coke and Mentos experiment during the school’s recent annual Special Event Day. Ayer was chosen as a signature school this year by the Cincinnati-based iSpace program, which gave the students free lessons and education about space.

Ayer students enjoy visit from iSpace Students at Ayer Elementary recently celebrated their annual event, Special Event Day. This year, with the help of the iSpace program, Ayer’s theme was “space” and the day was named “Ayer-O-Space.” All students had the opportunity to sign a poster, which will be digitized and sent into space. The Space Shuttle mission des-

ignated to carry this year’s signatures has been tentatively identified as STS-129, a flight to the International Space Station that is scheduled for November. After the signatures return from space, the poster will be returned for permanent display to Ayer Elementary along with a flight certificate and picture of the crew that carried the signatures in

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From left, Ayer Elementary students Courtney Williams, Carter Williams, Riley Welton and Mackenzie Tyler show off the iSpace poster Ayer students signed. The poster will be sent to space, via a space shuttle, in November. space. Students enjoyed the day learning and discovering many aspects of space through handson activities. The messiest activities were enjoyed by sixth-graders who learned dynamics of gravity with an egg drop and enjoyed the combustion of Diet Coke and Mentos. Also, the Drake Planetarium

brought its portable dome to teach fifth-graders about constellations, and Dean Regas from the Cincinnati Observatory Center helped fourth-graders observe the sun with special telescopes. Each year, the Cincinnati-based iSpace program selects one school from neighboring states (one from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana) to be a signature school.

Ayer had the honor of being selected as a signature school this year which entitled students to receive free education from Bev Ketron, director of iSpace, and allowed students to sign the poster to be sent in space. For information on iSpace, visit www.ispacescience.org.

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

Earning bronze medals for scoring in the 75th to 84th percentiles nationally were sophomores Luke Beckwith of Milford, Julie Berger of Amberley, Emily Bedell of downtown Cincinnati, Katie Cirulli of Fort Thomas, Ky., Clarence Ling of Clifton, Bryn Post of Locust Corner, Jonathan Tiao of Hyde Park; and eighth-graders Marisa Steele of Florence, Ky., and Elizabeth Young of Anderson. Earning honorable mention for scoring in the 50th to 74th percentile nationally were: Senior Jordan Paulsen of Hyde Park; junior Luke Wulsin of Indian Hill; sophomores Chris Clark of Milford, Anne Mapes of Mariemont, Jennifer Mcllwraith of Indian Hill and Nyla Morgan of Edgemont; freshman Suhel Singh of Indian Hill; eighth-graders Shray Ambe of Mason, Sydney Ashe of Amberley Village, Michael Bain of Montgomery, Hannah Batsche of Mason, Jay Bekal of Sycamore Township, Rachael Bentley of Indian Hill, Bethany Buck of Loveland, Lauren Driskell of Mason, Georgie Russell of Hyde Park and Rachel White of Amberley; seventh-graders Ashok Dheenan of Symmes Township, Sam Ellis of Indian Hill, Allie

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

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

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COLLEGE CORNER Student of the year

Ashley Strasser Berberich was named the University of Cincinnati Grad Student of the Year in the health department in June. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati last December with a Master of Education degree in health promotion and education. Berberich, a 2002 Anderson High School graduate, is employed by UC as a health and wellness supervisor for the recreation center.

Graduates

Linda Winder, a 2005 honor graduate of Anderson High School, graduated, cum laude, from the Art Academy of Cincinnati. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in illustration. While at the Art Academy, Winder was voted “best” in illustration in AIGA Cincinnati’s annual Senior Portfolio Day at the school.

Winder’s work received the most votes of all portfolios and she received a $500 reward for her achievement.

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Rachel Bauer and Joseph Harrington, both of Mt. Washington, and Jena HygeWinder ma of Anderson Township have graduated from Kent State University Bauer graduated summa cum laude and Hygema graduated cum laude. All of the students received a Bachelor of Science degree.

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Several area students recently graduated from Ohio University. They are:

Mount Washington: Scott Sinclair (B.A., economics), Samantha Bramlage (B.A., social criminology, Spanish), Kyle Dinger (B.S., education), Jonathan Litten (magna cum laude, B.S., mechanical engineering); Thomas Sandker (B.S. in communication, information telecommunication systems), Renee Hubbell (B.F.A., art education), Amanda Crosby (B.S., education). Newtown: Lindsay Triska (B.A., English, pre-law), Caitlin Hohe (B.S., hearing, speech and language sciences), Johnathan Veleta (summa cum laude, B.F.A., film tutorial), Jessie Birkla (B.A., philosophy), Alison Kirkpatrick (B.S., visual communication), Rachel Custer (cum laude, B.S., visual communication), Julie Oberschmidt (B.S., hearing, speech and language sciences), Sarah Reisman (B.S., education). Anderson Township: David Munch (B.S., visual communication), William Montague (B.A., English), Angela Gable (B.B.A.,

accounting, management information systems), Jillian Bray (B.S., early childhood education), Abbigail Clary (B.S. in journalism, magazine journalism), Gina Siedentopf (M.S. in recreation and sport sciences, athletic training), Christine Davis (B.S., athletic training), Samantha Licata (B.S., education), Emily Smith (B.A., pre-physical therapy), Aaron Barnett (B.A., economics).

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Dennis Sullivan of Anderson Township recently graduated from The University of Akron. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in management.

Dean’s list

Lauren Carney has been named to the 2009 spring semester dean’s list at the University of Dayton. She is from Anderson Township.

Hyde Park and Hannah Silverman of Montgomery.

SCHOOL NOTES Scholarships

William M. Hunt of Mount Washington and Steven E. Young of Newtown have each received a National Merit Scholarship. A recent graduate of St. Xavier, Hunt plans to major in molecular biology at the University of Cincinnati. Young, who is a recent graduate of the Seven Hills School, plans to attend the University of Southern California.

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Josh McLelland takes the mound By Anthony Amorini

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Josh McLelland’s love for all things athletic is never overshadowed by his cerebral palsy. Despite his condition, the 9year old stepped onto the mound and pitched for his District 5 Knothole team, the Matlock Shockers, this summer. McLelland has played baseball and soccer since he was 5 and started playing basketball this past winter. However, having the spotlight squarely on his shoulders while atop the mound was a new experience for the determined Anderson Township resident.

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Ginger McLelland gets an opportunity to hold her son Josh, born eight weeks premature and weighing just over 3 pounds, in July of 2000.

District 5 Knothole also includes teams in the Mariemont and Hyde Park areas. “This was his first year pitching and he was outstanding,” Josh’s father Tim McLelland said. Tim is also a coach for the Shockers. “He was striking kids out like crazy. “I can’t describe the way it makes me feel. We are just awfully proud of him,” Tim added. Josh will soon be a fourth-grader at Sherwood Elementary School. “I think it’s an inspiring thing for the other kids to see someone like Josh persevering,” Tim said. “It gives them all hope.” Hope has never been difficult to muster for Josh. At birth, Josh was eight weeks premature and weighed just over three pounds. Suffering from scar tissue in his brain likely caused by a stroke inutero, Josh was diagnosed with a mild form of cerebral palsy at age 2. Josh developed a limp with his left foot and was fitted with a brace. “The doctors told us his motor skills and mobility would be behind other children his age,” Tim remembered. But Josh wasn’t buying it. When the rest of his friends were learning how to ride a bike without training wheels at age 5,

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Josh McLelland fires the ball toward the plate while spending his first season as a pitcher this summer.

Josh McLelland keeps his eyes on the prize while preparing to take a swing at the plate.

Josh demanded he be treated the same. “I was concerned at first. I didn’t want him to be terribly upset if he couldn’t do it,” Tim recollected. Josh took off on his own, training-wheel free, following three weeks of practice after powering through numerous cuts and bruises. “The smile on his face was incredible,” Tim said. “He just got better and better and now he flies around the neighborhood.” Ginger McLelland, Josh’s mother, knows her son will wear a

brace on his left foot for his entire life. Josh suffers from painful muscle cramps and blisters from his brace. But Ginger also knows nothing is going to hold Josh back, least of all a piece of plastic on his foot, she said. “He has an overwhelming desire to be just like everyone else. He never stops trying and he has such a good attitude,” Ginger said. “We never had the heart to put limitations on him and I’m glad we didn’t. “He’s been successful at every-

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thing he’s tried to do. I can’t imagine being more proud of him,” Ginger added. Josh will pitch again next summer after playing goalie for his soccer team in the fall and shooting hoops in the winter. All the while, Tim hopes other children battling similar challenges are watching. “He has to work harder than other kids and he knows it,” Tim said. “(Children with disabilities) can accomplish anything if they want to and Josh proves it to them.”

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Sign here for your future

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

In memory

Jacob Vaughn of Eastgate, a player for the Cincinnati Patriots 10U team, whose father recently returned from duty in Iraq, presents a bouquet to Glenda Kiser of Amelia, mother of Staff Sgt. Chuck Kiser, a graduate of McNicholas High School who was killed outside of Mosul, Iraq in 2004. Glenda Kiser represented all Gold Star Mothers, a designation given to mothers who had a child die in service to the country. Chuck’s sister, Denise said that the memorial on the ball diamond was fitting, as Chuck coached his son’s knothole team in Wisconsin, where a ballpark is named in his memory. RON DIESSLIN/CONTRIBUTOR

SIDELINES Girls lacrosse clinic

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.

Swim with the Kingfish

Swim team tryouts for the Kingfish Aquatic Club for the fall/winter season will be from

5:30-6:30 p.m., 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.

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At one point during Jake Geglein’s five-year baseball career at the University of Cincinnati head coach Brian Cleary told the former McNick product that he might not be good enough to pitch for the Bearcats. Geglein didn’t give up and kept working and eventually developed into one of the top pitchers for the Bearcats. He recently finished his career as the school’s all-time saves leader. Now the Anderson Township resident hopes to make a career in professional baseball. He was recently signed as an undrafted free agent by the Texas Rangers and was sent to the minors. “A lot of kids don’t take responsibility for their career like he did,” Cleary said. “He didn’t blame the coaches or point fingers and he never gave into frustration. “I just get a big kick out of seeing a guy like that progress to have great success for us and have a chance at the next level. It’s well deserved.” Cleary said Geglein has a “tremendous work ethic” and learned how to be a great pitcher during his last two years with the Bearcats. The McNick product led the Bearcats in wins, saves and appearances in 2009. He also had a team best earned-runs average of 2.97 in 39.1 innings. Cleary said Geglein is a great example for younger players. “Our younger guys have seen what his work ethic allowed him to achieve,” Cleary said. “He wasn’t necessarily a star at McNick or a star early on for us, but he believed in himself and trusted the coaches. He was probably frustrated, but never gave

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University of Cincinnati pitcher and McNick grat Jake Geglein finished his career as the school’s all-time saves leader and was recently signed by the Texas Rangers and sent to the minors. into it and because of that he was able to have two superstar years for us.” Cleary said Geglein will do fine in the minors and will shine if given the opportunity. “He has tremendous command of his fastball and can locate it all over the strike zone and has a great plan for getting guys out,” Cleary said. “He became an automatic guy for us pretty quickly.” While Geglein’s success on the field has been well-documented, Cleary said what people don’t usually see is the impression he left on everyone at UC. “He made a great impression on not only our program, but on the administration and faculty as well,” Cleary said. “You can’t draw it up any better than what he did. He was a great player and fantastic student and was incredibly well-respected here on campus. “He represented himself, his family and McNick well and will represent us really well as he goes on to play professionally or in whatever he does. “He’s just a classy, classy kid,” Cleary said.

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Are you worried about a possible worsening of the swine flu pandemic this fall and winter? Why or why not? “Honestly, I’m not worried about a possible worsening of the swine flu this fall and winter, because worrying won’t do a darn thing to avert the crisis, if indeed it does happen, though I hope it doesn’t. “I’m more worried about the damage being done to the structures of our country, like banking, the auto industry, and health care, by an ambitious narcissist who has no idea of the long-term negative effects that his unchecked meddling will produce.” Bill B. “No, I’m not worried about swine flu going pandemic. This issue is already being engineered as something that will happen. “Fear and anxiety is being generated by officials to promote experimental, toxic, filler-laden vaccinations as the weapon of choice. CDC labs can only test 100 flu samples/day and they don’t count any death unless its own lab confirms the infection. “Pandemics are a regular feature of life on earth, and they occur with surprising regularity throughout world history. “There are common-sense recommendations for avoiding and treating the flu. Do your research and stay calm.” K.D. “H1N1 (swine) flu should be a concern for all of us regardless of age or place in life. Last spring’s start-up was mild in comparison to what the experts are predicting for fall season. “I think we continue our personal missions to wash hands often and encourage those people experiencing symptoms to stay away from schools, churches and the workplace. It is all of our responsibilities to be vaccinated and stay informed. “We need to help each other during yet another tough time in our history.” E.E.C.

What do you like and dislike about the health care proposals currently before Congress? Every week the Forest Hills Journal asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to foresthills@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line. “Various flu strains kill hundreds of thousands of people every year and will continue to do so regardless of media panic. “I’m not worried about the swine variety any more than the typical strains. We’ll take our usual precautions, like washing our hands and avoiding kissing pigs.” P.C.

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Do you think the economic stimulus plan is working, or should the federal government implement another round of stimulus packages? “The stimulus is obviously not working. Obama said we had to do it right away so that the unemployment rate would not go above 8 percent. Yet we are currently at 9.5 percent and certainly willl head north of 10 percent very soon. “But that should not surprise anybody, since, as the Republicans correctly pointed out, very little of the spending was planned to occur right away. Incredibly, most of the almost $800 million was not even budgeted for this fiscal year! How could they possibly think that would jumpstart the economy in 2009? “The only thing this is ‘stimulating’ is tired old liberal programs that they have wanted to implement for years and Democrat donors and special interest groups who will be the recipients of most of this money. “The stimulus needs to be reworked immediately into tax cuts for individuals and small businesses, which create most of our jobs. That money will then get put into the economy and stop this current slide.” T.H.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Park plans are great ideas

I am responding to the article about the plans for Johnson Hills Park. The ideas listed sound like an awesome plan. To have a park in Anderson Township that has fishing, canoe/paddle boat and camping available would be wonderful, as there is not a park in the township that offers that. A hiking trail is a great idea too. I don’t believe we need to invest taxpayers money in another park playground because there are playgrounds all over the township that people can visit. I also think it would be nice to have horseback riding trails. Offering the people something different at this park is what I would like to see. Monika Holtzclaw Victor Avenue Anderson Township

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Takeover of health care is not reform The United States is home to the best doctors and hospitals in the world. We are blessed to be living in a country on the forefront of cutting-edge, life-saving technology and pharmaceuticals. Unfortunately, the rapid advances in medical care and treatment that we have seen over the past few decades have come with a steep price tag. Ever-increasing costs of medical coverage have left many Americans without access to the life-saving treatment many of us take for granted. President Obama is correct when he says the costs associated with our current health care system are unsustainable. Too many Ohio families cannot afford health-care coverage and too many Ohio employers are struggling to provide coverage for their employees. As costs for coverage continue to climb, the quality of the coverage we have continues to decline. Having insurance that doesn’t pay much is little comfort to those who rely on coverage when it is needed. There is broad support in Congress for reforms that will increase competition, make coverage more affordable for families and individuals, ensure coverage for preexisting conditions and allow individuals to retain their healthcare when changing jobs. Unfortunately, the health care reform bill that Speaker Pelosi will bring to the House floor in the near future will actually increase the cost of health care coverage, mandates a government take over, force people out of their cur-

rent coverage and lead to the loss of millions of jobs. Under the speaker’s plan, the federal government would establish miniJean Schmidt mum coverage Community requirements for cceptable Press guest ahealth plans. columnist Individuals will be required to be covered. If you choose not to obtain coverage or cannot afford coverage, you will be penalized 2.5 percent of your Modified Adjusted Gross Income. Employers with a payroll exceeding $250,000 will be required to provide acceptable coverage to all of their employees. Those who choose not to provide coverage or cannot afford to do so, will be penalized 8 percent of their payroll costs. According to the non-partisan Lewin Group, these provisions will cause 114 million individuals to lose their current health coverage. The Congressional Budget Office has concluded all the changes to our health care system will cost almost $1.3 trillion – at a minimum. To pay these costs, the speaker proposes to impose a surcharge on individuals earning more than $280,000. Unfortunately, of taxpayers who file in the top income brackets, more than half are small businesses filing as individuals. According to the National

Association of Manufacturers, 68 percent of manufacturers file as individuals and they have an average payroll of $570,000. Using a formula developed by President Obama’s own economic advisers, these tax increases will lead to the loss of 4.7-million jobs. At a time when our economy is in the throes of a deep recession and Ohio’s unemployment rate has topped 11 percent, we should be working to increase employment and actually lower the costs of health care coverage. This plan does the opposite. In fact, in recent congressional testimony, the director of the Congressional Budget Office said this plan would actually increase the costs of health care as well as increase the federal budget deficit. We can and must do better. I stand ready to work with my Democratic colleagues to improve our health care system. Let’s start over and work in a bipartisan way to accomplish this important goal for the American people. But, let us first agree to some core principles. No one should be forced to accept worse coverage than they already have. No one should be forced to change doctors. Finally, we should all agree that the easiest way to help those who don’t have and desperately need coverage is to reduce the cost of everyone’s coverage. Send comments to Congresswoman Jean Schmidt, 418 Cannon HOB, Washington, D.C. 20515.

Differences do not equal bigotry or ignorance Those of us who are older remember the warden in the movie, Cool Hand Luke, saying to Paul Newman: “What we have here is a failure to communicate.” One might make the same observation about the ideological polarization that exists in our society today. We are divided perhaps as never before. Liberals and conservatives have entirely different visions of how things should work. We look at the same things, and come to totally opposite conclusions about what is “right” and what is “wrong.” Some of the issues that cause such passionate disagreement are abortion, the Iraq war, our view of former President G. W. Bush, current President Barack Obama, environmental issues, animal rights, homosexuality, gun control, corporate power, justice, health care, capital punishment, immigration, religion and the overall role of government in our lives. In his brilliant and scholarly work of 1987, “A Conflict of Visions,” Thomas Sowell opens his book with this quotation from Bertrand Russell: “Every man, wherever he goes, is encompassed by a cloud of comforting convictions, which move with him like flies on a summer day.” Both sides of the ideological divide sometimes succumb to the tendency to dismiss the opinions of their opponents as ignorant or dishonest. But a careful look at the credentials of well-known propo-

nents of both visions will reveal that each side has a fair number of welleducated, articulate and apparently sincere voices. Bill Banchy We also Community often make the Press guest claim that our columnist opponents are bigoted. But an examination of the term “bigotry” makes it clear that few of us can claim to be free of this quality. The dictionary says a bigot is one who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his own church, party, belief or opinion. What Democrat or Republican, Christian or Muslim, liberal or conservative, especially if he is passionate, can claim that these qualities do not affect their outlook? And how many of us can truly say that we do not ignore or minimize the inconsistencies and contradictions in our own arguments, while demanding that kind of fairness of our opponents? We sometimes demonize our opponents, and ignore the principles of critical thinking. I can’t help wondering what the world would be like if this polarization could somehow disappear, and humans could miraculously begin to see all of the important issues through the same prisms, and agree on what is “good” or “bad.”

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But in order to do that two impossible goals would have to be met. One, all of the issues that divide us would have to be unequivocally and authoritatively classified as objectively “right” or “wrong.” There is no authority on earth, or in Heaven, that will compel all human beings to accept such a ruling. Two, all of us would have to rid ourselves of our innate egocentricity to the point where we could accept any opinion that repels us as many opposing viewpoints do. Peacemakers say we should learn to disagree without being disagreeable. Our passions make this difficult, and for some of us, impossible. Take a look at Cincinnati.com, visit the “Letters to the Editor” section and look at the comments made by participants on any of the divisive issues listed above. The heated and sometimes hate-charged tenor of the contributors is often disturbing and unsettling. Perhaps if we could all agree, our lives would be boring. Those of who believe in an afterlife have a perhaps unexpressed, but accepted view that in Heaven there will be no disagreements. If such a state of complete agreement is considered heavenly, maybe it would not be boring to achieve that in our mortal lives. Good luck. Bill Banchy lives in Mount Washington.

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Owner John Dinkelaker and pharmacist Tom Wynn inside Kunkel Pharmacy, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary in August.

Customers still No. 1 at Kunkel Pharmacy In the past 70 years, Kunkel Pharmacy has had three different locations and three different owners. But it’s not the place or the person that keeps customers coming, it’s the service, said current owner John Dinkelaker. “What makes us unique is the fact that we go out of our way to get whatever a patient needs,” he said. “We’re more than just a traditional pharmacy.” Kunkel Pharmacy carries traditional medication as well as supplies and equipment such as wheelchairs, braces and specialty items. Dinkelaker said even the chain pharmacies refer customers to Kunkel Pharmacy because of the expansive inventory. “We really take care of the customers and we give them exceptional service,” he said, adding that they are one of the few pharmacies that still offers delivery. “We’re very dedicated to people’s health and we do have the community in mind.” Kunkel Pharmacy still offers compounding, which Dinkelaker said goes back to the basics of pharmacy to

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7717 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township 231-1943 John Dinkelaker, owner www.kunkelrx.com info@kunkelrx.com Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday.

create medications without the dyes or fillers in the mass-marketed drugs from pharmaceutical companies. Many people have been coming to Kunkel Pharmacy for 50 years, and Dinkelaker said taking care of them is a key mission. The Anderson Township store is celebrating its 70th anniversary Aug. 3-7. In addition to contests and prizes, the pharmacy will be offering health education workshops, prescription compounding demonstrations, blood pressure screenings and blood glucose testing during the week-long celebration. By Lisa Wakeland. Send your “Small Business Spotlight” suggestions to espangler@ communitypress.com

THINGS TO DO Dinner theater

Hamilton County Park District is hosting Murder Mystery Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, at Sweetwine Banquet Center at the Vineyard, 600 Nordyke Road, Anderson Township. The event is “Curse of the Circus Train.” The cost is $33.50. Reservations are required and are available online at greatparks.org. The play runs through Aug. 21. Call 5217275.

Cincinnati Pops

Cincinnati Pops Orchestra is playing at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. The concert is a “Rodgers and Hammerstein Spectacular” with Erich Kunzel, conductor; Kathleen Brett, soprano; Aaron Lazar, tenor; Daniel Narducci, baritone. The cost is $20.50-$47; ages 6-12 $12.50 pavilion; Lawn $18, free ages 12 and under. Call 381-3300.

Margarita, por favor

Cincy Chic is hosting Senoritas & Margaritas from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Latitudes Beechmont, 7426 Beechmont Ave. Suite 201,

Anderson Township. Drink and food specials are available. The event is free.

Bridal show

Anderson Center is hosting the Anderson Center Bridal Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road, Anderson Township. The event features more than 37 wedding vendors. There are fashion shows at noon and 2 p.m. The event is free. Call 688-8400.

Art meeting, class

Ohio Valley Decorative Artists is hosting the Ohio Valley Decorative Artists meeting and class at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at New England Club, 8135 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township. The class begins at 10 a.m. Jeanne Fein will teach how to paint a “Boo Bell.” Bring water bin, tracing paper, black graphite transfer paper, old sock, angle brush, small no. 6 or no. 8 flat brush and liner. The cost is $15, or $10 for members. Call 752-8462.

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Members of the Anderson Township Library Association collect, price, and store donated books all year in preparation for the June Used Book Sale.

Library Association marks $1 million milestone

With the success of its 29th Annual June Used Book Sale, the Anderson Township Library Association met a million dollar milestone. The three-day sale recently raised more than $47,000, bringing the 29year total to more than $1 million raised to support the Anderson and Mount Washington branch libraries. “The Anderson Township Library Association is a small group of dedicated women and men who work year round to collect, price, and store the books that have been donated to the two libraries for our annual June sale and a smaller one in November,” said Jeanne Shepard, co-chairwoman of this most recent sale, recently conducted at Nagel Middle School. “We could not support our libraries year after year without the help of the Anderson and Mount Washington communities. Their donations of time, talent, and gently used materials make it all possible.” The Anderson Township Library

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On June 25, football players from Anderson and Turpin High Schools left their rivalry on the field and worked side-by-side to help ATLA prepare for its 29th annual June Used Book Sale at Nagel Middle School.

Association was organized in the late 1970s to rally behind the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County officials’ efforts to build a branch in this rapidly growing suburb. The Anderson branch library opened for business on June 7, 1981, but this group of dedicated volunteers continues to support the facilities, services, and resources of the both the Anderson and Mount Washington branch libraries. “We are deeply grateful for the tremendous support of the Anderson Township Library Association,” said Library Executive Director Kim Fender. “Their success has enhanced the quality of the materials, programs, and services that customers depend on every day at the Anderson and PROVIDED. SUBMIT PHOTOS TO: ESPANMount Washington branch libraries. I GLER@COMMUNITYPRESS.COM am continually amazed by their dediFrom left, Laurie Jacobs, a Library retiree, and Katie cation and hard work.” Greifenkamp, manager of the Mount Washington For nearly three decades, the Branch Library volunteer at ATLA's 29th annual sale.

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Now the Nagel Middle School holds ATLA’s annual June Used Book Sale.

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Jeanne Shepherd, left, co-chairwoman of this year’s 29th annual sale, sells books to a customer. Anderson Township Library Association has provided extra funds to buy many of the Anderson and Mt. Washington branch libraries’ audiovisuals, special equipment, and programs, as well as the Anderson Community Collection of Books – a special collection focusing on the arts and cultures of the world. The Anderson Township Library Association welcomes donations of gently used books and audiovisual materials. These may be dropped off anytime at the Anderson Branch Library (7450 State Road) or the Mount Washington Branch Library (2049 Beechmont Ave.). To learn more about the Anderson Township Library Association, call 369-6030 or e-mail andersonlibrarycommittee@hotmail.com.

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ART & CRAFT CLASSES

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

BARS/NIGHTCLUBS

Senoritas & Margaritas, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Latitudes, 7426 Beechmont Ave., Suite 201. Drink and food specials available. Free. Presented by Cincy Chic. Anderson Township.

BUSINESS SEMINARS

iCAN Job Search Success, 9 a.m. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 1345 Grace Ave. Powerful Job Search Language for your job search and career and create effective online presence. $195. Reservations required. Presented by ProTrain True North. 825-1555. Hyde Park.

FOOD & DRINK

Mix it Up for Muscular Dystrophy Association, 5 p.m. Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 7500 Beechmont Ave. Includes sampling of new appetizers and one of three signature drinks. Ages 21 and up. Benefits Muscular Dystrophy Association. $15. 233-0999. Anderson Township.

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

Allan Winkler, 7 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Author discusses and signs “To Everything There is a Season: Pete Seeger and the Power of Song.” 396-8960. Norwood.

ON STAGE - THEATER

All That’s in Wonderland, 7:30 p.m. Madisonville Arts Center, 5021 Whetsel Ave. Modern re-imaging of Lewis Caroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass.” $7. Presented by Fallen Players. Through Aug. 1. 271-8600. Madisonville. F R I D A Y, J U L Y 3 1

ATTRACTIONS

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

CIVIC

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

DANCE CLASSES

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

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Have You Ever Tickled a Tiger?, 10:30 a.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Author Betsy Snyder presents baby story time from her book “Have You Ever Tickled a Tiger?” 396-8960. Norwood.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Crosby, Stills and Nash, 8 p.m. PNC Pavilion at Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave. $79.50, $59.50, $42.50. 800-745-3000. Anderson Township.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Murder Mystery Dinner, 6:30 p.m. “Curse of the Circus Train.” Sweetwine Banquet Center at the Vineyard, 600 Nordyke Road. $33.50. Reservations required, available online. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. Through Aug. 21. 521-7275. Anderson Township. All That’s in Wonderland, 7:30 p.m. Madisonville Arts Center, 271-8600. Madisonville.

PUBLIC HOURS

Coney Island, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Rides open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Coney Island, 232-8230. Anderson Township. Wetland Adventure Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Woodland Mound, 521-7275. Anderson Township.

SHOPPING SPECIAL EVENTS

Oakley After Hours, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Madison Road Corridor, Madison Road. Special sales, gallery openings, entertainment, local bands and happy hour pricing at participating restaurants. Free. Presented by Oakley Community Council. 533-9039. Oakley. River Downs Live Thoroughbred Racing, 1:20 p.m.-6 p.m. Bud Select Friday, 3-6 p.m. River Downs, 232-8000. Anderson Township. River Downs RaceBook Simulcast, 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. River Downs, 232-8000. Anderson Township. S A T U R D A Y, A U G . 1

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.

FARMERS MARKET

Anderson Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Anderson Center Station, 7832 Five Mile Road. Food, plant vendors and entertainment. 688-8400. Anderson Township. Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.

FOOD & DRINK

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.

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HEALTH / WELLNESS

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

LITERARY BOOKSTORES

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

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, 8 p.m. Rodgers and Hammerstein Spectacular. Erich Kunzel, conductor. Kathleen Brett, soprano; Aaron Lazar, tenor; Daniel Narducci, baritone. May Festival Summer Chorus directed by Robert Porco. Cincinnati Children’s Choir directed by Robyn Lana. $20.50-$47; ages 6-12 $12.50 pavilion; Lawn $18, free ages 12 and under. Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave. Presented by Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. 381-3300. Anderson Township.

ON STAGE - THEATER

All That’s in Wonderland, 7:30 p.m. Madisonville Arts Center, 271-8600. Madisonville.

PUBLIC HOURS

Coney Island, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Rides open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Coney Island, 232-8230. Anderson Township. Wetland Adventure Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Woodland Mound, 521-7275. Anderson Township.

CPR Class, 8 a.m.-noon, Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road. Includes book. With members of the Anderson Township Fire and Rescue Department. Participants receive a two-year certification. $25. Registration required. 688-8084. Anderson Township.

MUSIC - BLUES

The Blue Birds, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill, 871-1820. Columbia Tusculum.

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Ohio Valley Decorative Artists are hosting the Ohio Valley Decorative Artists Meeting and Class at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at New England Club, 8135 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township. The class begins at 10 a.m. Jeanne Fein of Alexandria, Ky., (pictured) will teach how to paint a“Boo Bell.” Bring water bin, tracing paper, black graphite transfer paper, an old sock, angle brush, small no. 6 or no. 8 flat brush and liner. The cost is $15, or $10 for members. Call 752-8462.

MUSIC - RELIGIOUS

Michael Robert, 6 p.m. First Baptist Church of Newtown, 6944 Main St. Christian recording artist performs. 561-5213. Newtown.

SPORTS

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.

EXERCISE CLASSES

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PUBLIC HOURS SPECIAL EVENTS

Anderson Center Bridal Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road. Featuring more than 37 wedding vendors to help you plan. Fashion shows at noon and 2 p.m. Tours of facility available. Free. 6888400. Anderson Township. S U N D A Y, A U G . 2

ART EXHIBITS

Always on a Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. With Jonpaul Smith. Miller Gallery, 2715 Erie Ave. Summer series of artist’s mini-shows. Through Aug. 16. 871-4420. Hyde Park.

ATTRACTIONS

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

CIVIC

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

FARMERS MARKET

Hyde Park Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Preserve the Harvest with Val Taylor. Music by Larry Ford. U.S. Bank Hyde Park, 3424 Edwards Road. Local produce and farm goods, gourmet foods and more. Presented by Hyde Park Farmers’ Market. 5613151. Hyde Park. Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004. Newtown.

HAPPY HOURS

Happy Hour, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The Stand, 8715006. Mount Lookout.

MUSIC - CLASSICAL

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

Coney Island, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Rides open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Coney Island, 232-8230. Anderson Township. Wetland Adventure Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Woodland Mound, 521-7275. Anderson Township.

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SPORTS

River Downs Live Thoroughbred Racing, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. River Downs, 232-8000. Anderson Township. River Downs RaceBook Simulcast, 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. River Downs, 232-8000. Anderson Township. M O N D A Y, A U G . 3

CIVIC

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Eastside Yardwaste Recycling Drop-Off Site, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 9467734. Newtown.

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.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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

DANCE CLASSES

Choreographed Ballroom Dance Class, 7 p.m. Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave. Ballroom figures: waltz, two-step, cha, rumba, tango and more. Beginners welcome. $5. 929-2427. Anderson Township.

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

FARMERS MARKET

Tom Wilson, 7 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Author and illustrator discusses and signs “Zig-Zagging: Loving Madly, Losing Badly-How Ziggy Saved my Life.” 3968960. Norwood.

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

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FOOD & DRINK

SPECIAL EVENTS

Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 721-3323. Cherry Grove. Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 721-3323. Hyde Park. Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 721-3323. Mariemont.

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.

National Night Out, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Madisonville Recreation Center, 5320 Stewart Road. Community bicentennial celebration. Musical entertainment, food, booths offering child fingerprint and ID program, information on bike helmet safety, parks and recreation activities, youth employment and educational opportunities and more. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Police Department, District Two. 460-5060. Madisonville.

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EDUCATION

Comets & Meteors, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place. University of Cincinnati Communiversity class for lifelong learners interested in universe around them. $18. Registration required. 556-6932. Mount Lookout.

FILMS

Movies in the Park, 8 p.m. “Hotel for Dogs.” 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 Sophie Kinsella, 7 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Author discusses “Twenties Girl” via WebCam. 3968960. Norwood.

LITERARY STORY TIMES

Kinsella

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

PUBLIC HOURS

Coney Island, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Rides open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Coney Island, 232-8230. Anderson Township. Wetland Adventure Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Woodland Mound, 521-7275. 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. Wetland Adventure Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Woodland Mound, 521-7275. Anderson Township.

RECREATION

Cardio Tennis, 9:30 a.m. Weekly through Sept. 11. Cincinnati Sports Club, 3950 Red Bank Road. Combines tennis skills and drills with racquet pro and certified private trainer. Ages 18 and up. $150. Registration recommended. 527-4000. Fairfax.

SHOPPING SPECIAL EVENTS PROVIDED

The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company puts on the comedy about a man who really likes the thought of getting married in “Engaged.” It is July 30-Aug. 2 and Aug. 6-9, at the company, 719 Race St., downtown. Tickets are $20-$26. Call 513-3812273 or visit www.cincyshakes.com.

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

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Macy’s Music Festival Cincinnati will be held at Paul Brown Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1. Fantasia, pictured, Anita Baker, John Legend, Robin Thicke and more are scheduled to perform. For tickets, visit www.macysmusicfestival.com.

Life

July 29, 2009

Forest Hills Journal

Summertime and the living is â&#x20AC;Ś ? tude of conflicting concerns, to surrender to too m a n y demands, to want to e l p Father Lou heveryone Guntzelman in everyPerspectives thing, is to succumb to violence. It destroys our own inner capacity for peace.â&#x20AC;? Summertime is freneticisms antidote. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the time for which hammocks and lawn chairs were made, bicycles, tree-lined walking paths, picnic baskets and the song lyrics â&#x20AC;&#x153;slow down, you move too fast, you gotta make the morning last.â&#x20AC;? Notice: St. Benedict, the monk who founded the Benedictine Order, had a novel approach to help his novices live in the present moment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is the only place we really live. During their novitiate he asked them to temporarily take a special vow â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fidelity To The Present Moment. It meant a deliberate, concentrated giving of attention to

what is immediately before you. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Age quod agis,â&#x20AC;? in Latin, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do what you are doing.â&#x20AC;? He wanted them to notice and feel even the mundane. If washing dishes, notice the look and feel of the swirling soapy water, the sound, the smoothness, the comforting circular motion of their hand. This vow of attention required them to let go of the tendency of trying to do multiple things at once (no praise for multitaskers), of acting thoughtlessly, or to live in the past and worry over the future. The present moment has a fullness all its own. Take off your shoes: Literally and figuratively summer says â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take off your shoes and walk in the grass, feel the earth on which you live, take a deep breath. Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too short for tight shoes. Loosen up and stop frowning. Touch the earth, the trees and flowers. At least for awhile resign as General Manager of The Universe.â&#x20AC;? Many burdens we carry are not even ours to carry. Summertime says â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take

that load off your shoulders and let me refresh you.â&#x20AC;? Enjoy: Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what the table server says as he or she places our food before us, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Enjoy!â&#x20AC;? We like the invitation. God says the same thing as he spreads before us the smorgasbord of life that Genesis says he found so good. One of my favorite prayers in a Sunday Mass says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lord, open our eyes to see your hand at work in the splendor of creation and in the beauty of human life. Touched by your hand, our world is holy. Help us to cherish the gifts that surround us, to share your blessings with our brothers and sisters, and to experience the joy of life in your presence.â&#x20AC;? To which I say a great, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amen!â&#x20AC;? 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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July 29, 2009

Chocolate ’chips’ in to elevate zucchini bread I’ve been picking my Italian round zucchini, my Lebanese zucchini and my regular zucchini every day. I’ll make stuffed zucchini for supper tonight and if I have time, a chocolate zucchini bread. I wanted to share that recipe since it’s a little different than the norm.

Chocolate zucchini bread/cake

From an anonymous reader. I haven’t tried this yet but it looks delicious. Let me know how you like it. It’s a cross between a bread and a cake, so either name is appropriate. 11⁄2 cups shredded zucchi-

mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in chips. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 55 to 65 minutes. Place on wire rack to cool 10 minutes, then remove and finish cooling.

Rita Heikenfeld Rita’s kitchen

1 cup flour 1 ⁄2 cup unsweetened cocoa p o w d e r, sifted 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 ⁄4 teaspoon bak-

ing powder 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄2 to 3⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 ⁄4 teaspoon allspice 1 ⁄2 cup canola oil 1 ⁄2 cup sugar 1 ⁄2 cup light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 ⁄4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD

Two unusual zucchini: Lebanese and Italian round.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9-by-5 loaf pan. Set aside shredded zucchini. Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and allspice. Set aside. Beat oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until well blended and fold in zucchini. Add flour

Mary Simon’s Catalina dip

2 chicken breasts, cut up – a good 3 cups or so 1 nice onion, chopped – about 11⁄2 cups 2-3 teaspoons garlic or bit more to taste 28 oz. diced tomatoes with juice 3 cups mozzarella Parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste

From Rose Kutschbach – her mom’s recipe, an all-time favorite. “Mom passed away in ’95 but memories will always be there for us,” she told me. Well said!

Topping: 1 cup bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese mixed Butter or substitute Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

1 pound cream cheese, softened 16 oz. Catalina salad dressing Garlic salt to taste

Cook pasta until just tender, about five minutes. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, film bottom of pan with olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for a couple of minutes. Add onions and garlic, stirring to combine, and cook until onions are soft and chicken is cooked, about five minutes. Put into bowl with pasta. Add tomatoes, mozzarella, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Put in sprayed casserole. Sprinkle crumb mixture on top, dot with small bits of butter. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Mix with mixer until smooth and creamy, but thick consistency. Use vegetables, crackers, chips or pretzels for dipping.

Baked pasta and chicken

I made this for the grandkids and they (and the adults) loved it. 2 cups whole wheat or regular pastina (or any short pasta) Olive oil

Tips from Rita’s kitchen

*Water vs. Juice for kids in sports: For Bill, a Northeast Suburban Life reader, whose kids are playing sports. Hydration is paramount. If an activity lasts less than one hour, water is fine. If it lasts 60 to 90 minutes or longer, a 6 to 8 percent carbohydrate sports drink or diluted fruit juice (to dilute juice from concentrate – and try to use 100 percent juice – use at least twice the water recommended) is good. * Information from “The Official Snack Guide for Beleaguered Sports Parents” which yours truly, along with three talented colleagues, wrote!

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Boccone Dolce for Jean Jimmy Gherardi’s not so Hidden Valley Ranch dressing Tink’s Blueberry Buckle Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-248-7130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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Anderson Hills United Methodist Church recently conducted Summer Jubilee 2009 for preschoolers. Ninety children (ages 3kindergarten) “hiked” through “Discovery Canyon,” where they explored the “Wonders of the Word.” The Jubilee, which reached capacity this year, is an outreach event for families of preschoolers that is conducted each summer by the church. The children experienced Bible stories through an interactive combination of music, crafts, games, worship and puppet presentations all in an imaginary desert canyon. There were more than 40 adult and youth volunteers there all week who helped make it a success. From left are: Rachel Pyne, Joseph Thumann, Julie Miller (Crew Leader) and Aidan Cox.

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The American Heritage Girls Troop OH0098 is conducting an open house 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at Parkside Christian Church, 6986 Salem Road. Interested families may stop by any time for additional information about the troop and the American

Heritage Girls. American Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered scouting organization for girls from kindergarten through 12th grade that seeks to develop the whole child – physically, mentally and spiritually. Girls earn badges doing age-appropriate activities in diverse areas such as: out-

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ANDERSON TOWNSHIP FIRE & EMS RUNS Monday, July 6

3:59 a.m., Mt. Carmel Road, medical emergency 7:26 a.m., Thole Road, trouble breathing 9:15 a.m., Yarger Drive, sick person 12:41 p.m., Grandle Court, cooking fire, confined to container 12:51 p.m., Five Mile Road, sick person 6:17 p.m., Autumnleaf Lane, sick person 7:28 p.m., Clough Pike, CO detector activation due to malfunction 11:44 p.m., Laverty Lane, diabetic emergency 11:44 p.m., Hamiltonhills Drive, medical emergency

Tuesday, July 7

3:41 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, animal rescue 8:26 a.m., Saddleback Drive, gas leak (natural gas or lpg) 12:37 p.m., Asbury Road, possible heart attack 1:05 p.m., Lamplite Court, medical

alarm 1:33 p.m., Kellogg Avenue, trouble breathing 3:02 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, person injured in a fall 7:45 p.m., Sacred Heart Lane, person injured in a fall 8:19 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, water or steam leak 8:47 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, person injured in a fall 9:53 p.m., Kellogg Avenue, person choking 9:58 p.m., Vancross Court, person injured in a fall

Wednesday, July 8

2:05 a.m., Markley Road, trouble breathing 7:22 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, smoke from barbecue, tar kettle 10:41 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, person unconscious/unresponsive 11:14 a.m., Broadwell Road, alarm system sounded due to malfunction 11:27 a.m., Five Mile Road, possible

heart attack 2:18 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, trouble breathing 7:24 p.m., Fireside Drive, stroke 10:09 p.m., Kellogg Avenue, chest pain

Thursday, July 9

8:16 a.m., Hilltree Drive, nonbreather/cardiac arrest 9:33 a.m., Broadwell Road, alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 12:05 p.m., Newtown Road, hyperthermic emergency 6:23 p.m., Five Mile Road, medical emergency 6:58 p.m., Patricia Lane, alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional

Friday, July 10

11:54 a.m., Endovalley Drive, person injured in a fall 12:25 p.m., State Road, sick person 1:51 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 3:09 p.m., Lawyer Road, smoke detector activation due to malfunction 7:08 p.m., State Road, brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 7:51 p.m., Asbury Road, stroke 9:21 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, assist back to bed

Saturday, July 11

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Prizes: There will be one (1) First Place Winner, one (1) Randomly Selected Winner and one (1) Runner-Up Winner. First Place Winner and Randomly Selected Winner will each receive a $500.00 Kroger gift card, a Gold Level Cincinnati Zoo family membership for the 2010 season and a $100 Portrait Innovations gift card. Runner-Up Winner will receive a $500 Kroger gift card. Rules: All photographs must be of a baby or infant born on or after July 26, 2006. Baby’s name, Parent’s name and phone number should be written on the back of the photo. You must be the parent or legal guardian of the baby in the photograph in order to enter the contest. Professional photographs are allowed, with faxed copyright release from the photographer. We reserve the right to refuse a photograph submission that the staff deﬁnes as unacceptable or inappropriate.

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12:23 a.m., Four Mile Road, medical emergency 3:24 a.m., Jager Court, medical emergency 5:31 a.m., Collinsdale Avenue, person assaulted 9:40 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, sick person 11:42 a.m., Rockhurst Lane, sick person 1:06 p.m., Newtown Road, sick person 4:51 p.m., Brooke Avenue, smoke scare, odor of smoke 8:43 p.m., Foxview Drive, auto accident/entrapment 10:13 p.m., Woodlyn Drive, assist back to bed 11:14 p.m., Rowanta Avenue, CO alarm/sick person

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2:22 a.m., Asbury Road, trouble breathing 3:13 a.m., Cohasset Court, back pain 6:08 a.m., US 52 & Kellogg, auto accident/person injured 7:11 a.m., Kellogg & Eight Mile, auto accident/person injured 7:29 a.m., Ayers Road, stroke 10:04 a.m., Ragland Road, medical alarm 12:07 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, person injured in a fall 12:48 p.m., Sunderland Drive, person injured in a fall 1:13 p.m., Woodland Mound Drive, person injured in a fall 3:09 p.m., Anchor Road, trouble breathing 4:38 p.m., Tallberry Drive, allergic reaction 5:38 p.m., Woodland Mound Drive, stroke 6:45 p.m., Verdale Drive, person unconscious/unresponsive 7:44 p.m., Pebble Court, person injured

Mail to: The Enquirer 2009 Baby Idol, 312 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. Photo deadline: 8/17/2009 NO PURCHASE OR DONATION REQUIRED TO ENTER. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The Enquirer Lend-A-Hand Baby Idol 2009 Contest is open to Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky residents who are 18 years or older and a parent or legal guardian of a child at the time of entry. Employees of The Enquirer Lend-A-Hand, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Gannett Co., Inc., and each of their respective affiliated companies, and advertising and promotional agencies, and the immediate family members of, and any persons domiciled with, any such employees, are not eligible to enter or to win. Contest begins at 12:01 a.m. (EST) 8/30/09 and ends at 11:59 p.m. (EST) 10/5/09. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. (EST) 7/26/09 and ending at 11:59 p.m. (EST) 8/17/09, Enter by submitting a photo of your baby and a completed entry form. Entries must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian, 18 years or older. Children must have been born on or after 07/26/06 and Sponsor reserves the right to verify proof of age. Entries with incomplete or incorrect information will not be accepted. Only one (1) entry per child. Multiple births can be submitted as 1 entry with 1 photo. Enter online at MomsLikeMe.com/cincycontests. Enter by mail or in-person: complete an Official Entry Form available in The Cincinnati Enquirer, The Kentucky Enquirer, The Community Press and Recorders in Ohio & KY and at The Enquirer Customer Service Center, 312 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. (EST) 8/17/09. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries and votes received. 1 First Place Winner will receive a $500.00 Kroger gift card, a Cincinnati Zoo Gold Level family membership for the 2010 season (ARV:$164.00), and a $100 Portrait Innovations gift card. 1 Randomly Selected Winner will receive a $500.00 Kroger, a Cincinnati Zoo Gold Level family membership for the 2010 season (ARV:$164.00), and a $100 Portrait Innovations gift card. 1 Runner Up Winner will receive a $500 Kroger gift card. Winners will be notified by telephone or email on or about 10/7/09. Participants agree to be bound by the complete Official Rules and Sponsor’s decisions. For a copy of the prize winners list (available after 10/11/09) and/or the complete Official Rules send a SASE to Baby Idol 2009 c/o The Enquirer, 312 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 or contact Kristin Garrison at 513.768.8135 or at kgarrison@enquirer.com.

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Juvenile, 13, theft, July 11. Juvenile, 14, curfew violation, July 13. Three juveniles, 15, curfew violation, July 13. Ketan Patel, 43, 8510 Morning Calm, domestic violence, July 9. Paul Glaser, 40, 6410 Beechmont, receiving stolen property, obstructing official business, July 12. Angie A. Watson (Lowery), 30, theft, July 7.

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Female was assaulted at 7800 block of YMCA Road, July 11. Female was assaulted at 4000 Roundbottom, July 8.

Burglary

Saws, porcelain dolls, etc. taken; approximately $3,340 at 7159 Honeywood Court, July 10. Assorted change taken from trailer at 7875 YMCA Road, July 9.

Criminal damage

Window broken in vehicle at 4575 Mt. Carmel Road, July 9. Explosive device detonated at area of Nottingham and Nottingwood, July 12.

Criminal mischief

Concrete pillars, etc. defaced at Hunley Bridge at area of Hunley and Royal Green, July 10. Vehicle written on at 8569 Denallen Drive, July 14.

Domestic violence

At Morning Calm, July 8. At Collinsdale Avenue, July 11.

Theft

Trailer, tools etc. taken; over $950 at 6963 Beechmont, July 14. Stereo taken from vehicle; $420 at area of Forest near Asbury, July 6. Medication taken at 8135 Beechmont, July 9. DVD taken; $49 at 8501 Prilla Lane, July 9. Credit cards, etc. taken from vehicle at 6920 Beechmont, July 12. Two GPS units, I-Pod taken from vehicles; $725 at 1690 Citadel, July 6. GPS unit, etc. taken from vehicle; $270 at 8568 Bethany Lane, July 6. Fuel controller taken from vehicle at Plato’s Closet at Beechmont Avenue, July 8. Male stated ID used with no authorization at 1484 Yellowglen, June 30.

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1050 Four Mile Rd.: Rice Kimberly A. to Shelton Lauren B.; $159,000. 1694 Collinspark Ct.: Easter James R. to Prebble Stephanie; $153,000. 1714 Grandle Ct.: Knight Daniel E. & Julia Wynne Knight to Strasburger Ashley R. & Josehua R.; $162,500. 1870 Sandcliff Dr.: Mike Brown Pm LLC to Dean Christopher & Shanna F.; $230,000. 1930 Gainsborough Ln.: Norton Thad D. & Dora Mae to Smpson Michael A. & Jennifer M.; $158,000. 2397 Shimmering Bay Ln.: Nordlund Michael L. & Lisa Lee to Knight Daniel E. & Julia W.; $383,000. 2652 Saddleback Dr.: Ma Jun & Yuping Liu to Castellini Michael A. & Amy W.; $276,000. 2697 Eight Mile Rd.: Loyd Wes & Terri to Coomer Della J.;

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, 8252280. • Cincinnati District 2 – California and Mount Washington: Capt. Douglas Wiesman, District 2 commander. Kelley Macbeth, neighborhood officer, 3523591. • Newtown: Tom Synan, chief, 561-7697 or 825-2280.

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

Classes for all ages.

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

MT WASHINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH

www.IndianHillChurch.org

Sunday Services

LUTHERAN

2021 Sutton Ave

231-4445

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

BAPTIST FORESTVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 1311 Nagel Rd

474-3884

Brent Jones, Senior Pastor Jeff Beckley, Youth Pastor

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

Hyde Park Baptist Church Michigan & Erie Ave

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

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

ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

Good Shepherd (E LCA) www.goodshepherd.com

7701 Kenwood Rd.

513.891.1700

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

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

Sunday Service and Sunday School 10:30am Wednesday Testimonial Meeting 7:30pm Reading Room 3035 Erie Ave

CHURCH OF GOD The Greater Cincinnati

Church of God

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

(Newtown)

271-8442

Dr. R. Edgar Bonniwell, Sr. Minister

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

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

8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Friends for the Journey: Everyone needs a Deborah"

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

7205 Kenwood Rd., Cinti, OH 45236

513-891-9768 Ken Bashford, Pastor

www.KenwoodFellowship.org

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am

Fellowship & Lunch Follows Worship

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

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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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MT. WASHINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6365 Corbly Road 513-231-3946 Rev. Thomas A. Gaiser Worship Service 10:00am Nursery Provided Visitors Welcomed

Enright - Whittaker

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Anderson Hills Christian Church

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

MADEIRA-SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.MSPConline.org

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

Mr. Adam Whittaker and Ms. Naomi Enright were married May 31 this year in Manhattan, NY. Adam is a graduate of Mariemont High School in 1997 and of Pratt Institute in 2001. He is employed as a senior graphic designer with the Connaught Group in New York, and also his own design company, Adam Brand. Naomi graduated from Kenyon College in Ohio in 2000 and is the upper school Spanish teacher at Manhattan Country School. They reside in Brooklyn, NY and will honeymoon in Hawaii this summer. Parents are Mr. & Mrs. C. Michael Whittaker of Terrace Park, and Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Enright of Riverdale, New York.

"A Family in Christ and a Beacon of God’s Love for Over 150 years"

www.mtwashumc.org

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

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST HERITAGE UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN CHURCH

2710 Newtown Rd. 231-8634 8221 Miami Rd. (corner of Galbraith)

513-891-8181

NEW 9:30am Service --

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

“One Church, Many Paths” www.huuc.net

Innovative & High energy

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

First Baptist Church of Newtown is hosting Michael Robert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at First Baptist Church of Newtown, 6944 Main St., Newtown. Call 561-5213.

Located @ 1005 Old S.R. 74 (@ Tealtown Rd. in Eastgate)

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

Raising his voice

David Boyer & Ann Holstein were married on May 2, 2009, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.

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

Sunday School & Child Care Wheelchair Accessible

EVANGELICAL COVENANT

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

Otis G. Rasner Sr., 62, of Anderson Township died July 20.

Survived by son, Otis G. Rasner Jr.; daughters, Kimberly and Rinna Rasner; and seven grandchildren. Preceded in death by father, Burch Rasner; and mother, Thelma Skirvin. Services were July 23 at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North.

Karen R. Stevens, 65, of Anderson Township died July 16. Survived by son, Michael Stevens; daughter, Laura Stevens; sisters, Mary Stagnaro and Martha Harber; nephew, Rusty Stagnaro; and niece, Holly Stagnaro. Preceded in death by son, George Stevens; mother, Mary K. Stidham; father, George I. Cline; and niece, Sarah Elizabeth Harber. Services were July 20 at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. Memorials to: Once Around Thrift Shop, 1141 W. Ohio Pike, Amelia, OH 45102-1299; or Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Outreach Ministry; 1950 Nagel Road, Cincinnati, OH 45255.

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Karen R. Stevens

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 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. Meetings are the first Thursday of the month. (Childcare available.) For more information or to register, call Rhonda at 910-4313 or e-mail rhkirch@fuse.net. The church is at 7515 Forest Road, Anderson Township; 231-4172; www.andersonhillsumc.org.

Clough United Methodist

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

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

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

Aug. 7, and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. There will be a $3 Bag Sale starting 10 a.m. Saturday. The sale includes gently used quality items such as clothing, toys, furniture, household items and more. Proceeds from the sale will go to support the church’s 2010 Jamaica Mission Trip. The church is hosting Outdoor Family Movie Night at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. All ages are invited to view a family friendly movie. Bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit on. Donations will be accepted for the church’s 2010 Jamaica Mission Trip and concessions will be sold. In case of rain, the movie will be shown in the church family room. The church is hosting a “Jam for Jamaica” Concert from 8 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. The concert is open to teens in seventh12th grade. The concert features the band Midnight Silence. Students should bring their school ID cards if possible. Admission is $5 per person and concessions will be sold. Proceeds will benefit the church’s 2010 Jamaica Mission Team. For more information about the concert, contact Beth Price at 910-4568. The church is hosting Clough Unplugged, an additional midweek service. The informal “comeas-you-are” service is from 7 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 20. Nursery care is provided. The Summer sermon series is “Facebook Pages of Old Testament Friends.” The church is at 2010 Wolfangle Road, Anderson Township; 2314301; www.cloughchurch.org.

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Betty Jane Neal, 83, of Anderson Township died July 19. Survived by son, Jeff (Robyn) Neal; daughter, Linda K. (David) Miller; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by husband, Jack Neal; father, William L. Smith; and mother, Catherine Mae Caldwell. Services were July 23 at T.P. White and Sons Funeral Home. Memorials to: Kettering Medical Center Foundation, 3535 Southern Blvd., Kettering, OH 45429.

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Community

July 29, 2009

Forest Hills Journal

NEWSMAKERS Resident elected to board

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. He works with individuals and businesses to help them define their finan-

cial and retirement goals. He was previously senior vice president of sales at The Midland Company/American Modern Insurance Group, where he began his career in financial services as an agency services manager. He also served as insurance manager for M/G Transport Services Inc. and general manager of CS Crable Sportswear. Hayden is a graduate of Miami University and is also involved in the Miami University Capital Campaign Steering Committee. The CSF staff is grateful for the expertise and dedication that Hayden brings and is looking forward to his leadership on the CSF Board.

The 2009-10 CSF Board of Trustees also includes: Jeff Pasquale, Dean Gregory,

Shannan Schmitt, Terrance Ashanta-Barker, 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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Community

July 29, 2009

Beechmont Players receive accolades Beechmont Players, an east-side community theater, received accolades at June’s regional Ohio Community Theatre Association Fest, which celebrates the excellence of Greater Cincinnati’s community theatres. Each of Beechmont Players’ 2008-09 productions were honored with awards. Beechmont’s family-friendly summer production of “Hyronomous A. Frog, the Frog Prince” produced by Pam Kaesemeyer and directed by Larry Behymer, received awards for Excellence in Direction, Larry Behymer; Excellence in Acting, Dave Cooley as Hyronomous A. Frog; Excellence in Ensemble, the cast of “Hyronomous A. Frog, the Frog Prince” and Excellence in Costumes, Faye Crawford. Beechmont’s fall production of the classic comedy “Room Service,” produced by Donna Surber and directed by Jim Bussey, received awards for Excellence in Acting, Kevin Burnley as Gregory Wagner, Mike Watson as Gordon Miller, Larry Behymer as Dr. Glass, Steve Russell as Joseph Gribble and James Updike as Sasha Smirnoff; Excellence in Ensemble, the cast of “Room Service”; Excellence in Producing, Donna Surber; Excellence in Stage Management/Scene Change, Carolyn Lipchik; Excellence in Costumes, Faye Crawford; Excellence in Properties, Cheryl Boettger; Excel-

lence in House, Nick Surber; Excellence in Lobby Display, Jill Blessing and Excellence in Original Program Art, Jamie Lipps. Beechmont’s sold-out hit, “The Pirates of Penzance,” produced by Aimee Horn and directed by Charles Russell, earned awards for Excellence in Acting, Dan Cooley as the Pirate King; Excellence in Ensemble, “The Cast of The Pirates of Penzance”; Excellence in Vocal Performance, Dan Cooley and Kiri Crawford; Excellence in Direction, Charles Russell and Excellence in House, Donna Surber. Beechmont’s spring regional premiere of Steve Martin’s “The Underpants,” produced by Pam Kaesemeyer and Cathy Roesener and directed by Thomas Van Brunt received an award for Excellence in Acting, Colette Thomas as Louise Maske. Additionally, Beechmont Players’ excerpt from “The Pirates of Penzance” was chosen to represent the Southwest Region at the OCTA state competition in September. Beechmont Players’ summer production will be the musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Aug. 7-15. To find out more about Beechmont Players, or to order tickets online visit www.beechmontplayers.org or contact BEE-CHMT (2332468).

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K of C/Mercer Cub Scout Pack 177, first- through fifthgraders, get ready to soak the crowds at the Anderson Township Fourth of July Parade.

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Neighborhood watch thriving in Anderson Township The Neighborhood Watch Program is hosted by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office District 5 headquarters and supported by Anderson Township Trustees. Since 2001, the program has grown from approximately 10- 15 Neighborhood Watch groups (half were inactive) to the current 56 now functioning in the township. Dave Boiman, Anderson’s community outreach officer who oversees the program, said neighborhoods working together to reduce crime has resulted in improved communication between the community and law enforcement. A late June meeting was the first time leaders of the various Neighborhood Watch groups have met together to share successes and concerns. “What’s positive about the program is that these groups are the eyes and ears of observation in neighborhoods,” Boiman said. “If people in the program observe suspicious activity or a crime in

progress, they now know how to immediately report it.” Problems dealt with by Neighborhood Watch groups are varied, but have included issues with suspicious activities, property damage, solicitors, speeding and stop sign issues, theft offenses and curfew violations in the neighborhood. Trustee Peggy Reis noted that residents may not know that Anderson’s Neighborhood Watch program is the most active program in the whole region, and is “working well and very active, a great benefit to our residents.” Dan Katt, a retired Cincinnati police officer who serves as the contact for the Washington Hills Homeowners Association, said he’s found the Neighborhood Watch program to be the most responsive, efficient and proactive program that he’s aware of to fight crime. “Cpl. Boiman has always been quick to respond (when a problem arises) and

he has been proactive about warning us of crimes in or around the township that might affect us,” he said. The Summit Estates west representative, Jennifer Hansel, said the Neighborhood Watch program has helped unite her neighborhood and make everyone feel like “we are more aware of what is going on.” “I feel like we have gotten closer as a community. And I feel we watch out for each other more” since the inception of the Neighborhood Watch program, she said. “The spirit of the community is what makes programs such as these a success,” said Lt. Mike Hartzler, District 5 commander. “The Community Outreach concept speaks directly to the demographics of a community. The sentiment across the nation is for law enforcement to be flexible in its approach, molding itself to the needs of a community,” he said.

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

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

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