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Incumbent Anderson Township Trustee Al Peter lost his re-election bid when he finished fourth out of five candidates for the two trustee seats up for election last week (See story, A2). Incumbent Peggy Reis and challenger Kevin O’Brien were the top two vote-getters. What surprised you the most about last week’s election? 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 Nov. 4 unscientific poll on our Anderson Township community site at Cincinnati.com/andersontowns hip asking readers which team, Anderson or Turpin, would advance furthest in the football playoffs are: Turpin: (62) Anderson: 33%

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William J. Williams wasn’t just a neighbor to the Hazenfields, he was a friend. When he died in August at age 93 Karen and Joey Hazenfield wanted to do something to honor his memory. Karen said it took a while to Williams decide on what type of memorial it should be. They recently planted a magnolia tree in front of the Williams’ estate on Ayers Road in Anderson Township. An inscribed stone that says “Let each bloom represent every single life he touched” is placed in front of the tree. “That’s exactly how we feel,” Karen said. Williams was the former chairman of Western and Southern Financial Group, and former vice president and part owner of the Cincinnati Reds. LISA WAKELAND/STAFF He was also a founding owner Karen Hazenfield, right, reads an inspirational passage during the dedication of the William J. Williams memorial, while his widow, Helen, listens. of the Cincinnati of kindness,” Bengals. Joey said of Joey said he was An inscribed stone that Williams’ legacy the memorial. very young when says “Let each bloom The stone William J. Williams was a former chairman and CEO of one of Cincinnati's biggest firms, he first met Williams represent every single and memorial Western & Southern Financial Group. Williams expanded a company founded by his uncle in and can remember life he touched” is placed were recently the 19th century into one of the nation’s largest insurance and financial services firms. coming to the estate As an owner of the Cincinnati Reds for 20 years, he presided over the glory years of the dedicated in a as a child. in front of the tree. Big Red Machine and sold the team to its most controversial owner, Marge Schott. small, out“He was very He was a founding owner of the Cincinnati Bengals in 1968 and maintained his door ceremowitty and had a ownership until his death. young mind,” Joey said of ny with friends and family Although Williams’ business career is best known for Western & Southern, he created attending. Williams. and for 30 years directed a major commercial real estate company that developed some of Helen Williams said she The Hazenfields recalled how the first indoor shopping malls in the region. generous Williams was when they is very happy with the magAnd although his philanthropy extended to the arts, medicine and education, there are nolia tree memorial for her first moved to Ayers Road and few brick-and-mortar projects that bear his name, as he maintained a low public profile said he offered some of his proper- husband. throughout his life. “It’s nice to have neighty for a horse pasture. – Gannett News Service “It celebrates his random acts bors like this,” she said.

Holiday auction to help local families

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One Anderson Township real estate office is stepping up to help those in need. Coldwell Banker West Shell is hosting its 18th annual holiday benefit auction on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Shirley Wilson, who is co-chair of the auction, said they’ve raised up to $12,000 each year at the auction for local charities. “We adopt a lot of families for Christmas and all through the year we give to different agencies that need it,” she said. “We give to so many charities and people realize that it does make a difference and they can see the good things that happen.” During the year, Wilson said she collects gift certificates, sports tickets and other items for the auction. There are trips, holiday decorations, toys and home accessories available at the auction, as well as various gift baskets with coffee,

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Shirley Wilson, co-chairwoman of the Coldwell Banker West Shell Hoilday Auction, displays some of the items that will be featured at the Wednesday, Nov. 18, event. wine or other items. “We’ve got a lot of nice things this year,” Wilson said. She said attendance has grown the past 18 years and the event has become a community affair. Ernie Overstreet, a title officer,

said he previously participated as a vendor, but will try his hand as the auctioneer. “It should be fun,” he said. “I understand if we don’t have as much intake (because) it’s a difficult year for everybody and we’re

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Anderson Township resident Karryn Schultz, right, signs in to receive her ballot. She said she voted for Mike Paolucci and Peggy Reis for township trustee because they represent community values.

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Voters last week chose incumbent Peggy Reis and challenger Kevin O’Brien to fill the two open Anderson Township trustee seats. Incumbent trustee Al Peter was not re-elected. He finished fourth in the fivecandidate race. According to the unofficial results from the Hamilton County Board of Elections, Reis received the most votes with 6,595. “I think it’s experience

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future, but will now focus on his family and work. Resident Karryn Schultz said she voted for Paolucci and Reis. “Ideally, you want someone who supports the values of the community and I think they represent that,” she said. Resident Judy Yacks said she voted for Paolucci and O’Brien. “It has nothing to do with the (Anderson) Center, I think it’s fantastic, but we’re ready for a change and need some fresh ideas.” Resident Jane Vollbracht voted for the incumbents, Reis and Peter. “I think they’ve done a good job,” she said. “I really like the idea of our town center and they were really supportive of that.”

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and dedication to the township and it’s a privilege to serve,” Reis said of why she was elected. She said she is looking forward to the continuing to move the township forward. O’Brien received 5,820 votes and said he was thrilled by the results. “I think they liked what I had to say about how decent Anderson Township is,” he said. “People are concerned about the Ancor area and the mining operation came up a lot in conversations.” Challenger Greg Delev finished third with 5,772 votes. “It was close and it was fun,” Delev said. “I’m very happy with what happened, especially for Anderson Township.” There were less than 50

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Incumbents, familiar name elected to Forest Hills school board Two incumbents and the son of a current board member were elected to the three open seats on the Forest Hills Local School District Board of Education Nov. 3. Current school board President Julie Bissinger received 8,572 votes, followed by challenger Forest T. Heis with 6,731 votes and incumbent Tracy Zimmerman Huebner with 6,549 votes, according to unofficial results from the Hamilton County Board of Elections. Challengers Mike Davis and Pat Hendry Sullivan received 5,216 vote and

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Bissinger and Huebner because they have good ideas and seemed very interested in s c h o o l Heis issues. Huebner said her background as a teacher likely helped in being re-elected. “I think my teaching background played a huge part (as well as) my four years already on the board,” she said. “I think voters know I want what is best for kids.” Huebner said she and the board need to come up with a timeline for the

superintendent search as well as move forward on a facilities plan for the district. At the polls Karryn Schultz of Anderson Township said she voted for Huebner. “The schools are part of the community and you want someone who supports the values of the community,” she said. Heis – the son of school board member Forest S. Heis, who decided not to run for re-election – said name recognition and his educational background likely contributed to a win. “I think the deep roots I have in the township certainly helped,” he said. Like Bissinger and Hueb-

ner, Heis said finding a new superintendent will be a priority. Anderson Township resident Tom Yacks said he voted for Heis because he’s known the family for years.

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Uplink. With the help of their clients, Sport Clips across the country has provided more than 3 million minutes of talk time for military men and women during the holidays. Sport Clips’ goal this year is to raise $125,000.

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The cast of “Peter Pan” as performed by the Clifton Performance Theatre’s Childrens’ Repertory includes Anderson Township residents Hannah Coyne as Sparkle, Anderson and Erin Bray as Smee, and Mount Carmel resident Lilu Stoker as Captain Hook.. The play will be performed 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13, at 404 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. For more information, visit www.cliftonperformancetheatre.com. Each ticket purchase gives buyers a buy-one, get-one-free scoop of ice cream from Graeters on Ludlow Avenue, valid on show dates.

Recycle more items

Rumpke recently announced its recycling expansion, and will now accept all plastic bottles and clean pizza boxes beginning Sunday, Nov. 1. Acceptable items include all plastic bottles, regardless of number, glass jars and bottles of any color, aluminum and steel cans, empty aerosol cans, brown grocery bags, paper, cardboard and pizza boxes with grease and food

residue removed. Call Rumpke, 800-5823107, or visit www.rumpkerecycling.com with questions.

Turkey Shoot

The Anderson Township Park District is hosting its annual “Turkey Shoot” on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Beech Acres RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave. Participants have a chance to win a Thanksgiving dinner. Children ages 5-12

can team up with an adult family member in multiple basketball-related competitions, including 2-ball, 30second layups and the rubber turkey shoot. Adults can participate on multiple teams. Competition begins at 2 p.m. for 5- and 6year-olds, 3:30 p.m. for 7-, 8and 9-year-olds, and 5 p.m. for 10-year-olds. Cost is $10 per team and registration is required. Visit www.andersonparks.com for details or call 388-4513.

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Anderson Center hosts a Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. The concert includes “Concerto for Two Horns,” a piece attributed to Franz Joseph Haydn, although its composer has long lacked

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McNick grad runs for UC

The University of Cincinnati men’s and women’s cross country teams finished in eighth and ninth place, respectively, at the 2009 Big East Conference Championships Oct. 31 at the Wayne E. Dannehl Cross Country Course. Junior Michele McKenney, a McNicholas High School graduate, was the next Bearcats runner to cross the finish line, doing so in a time of 23:36, before junior Katie Lewnard, a Mercy High School graduate, finished at 24:41. Villanova captured the women’s title with 30 points, while Syracuse took home the men’s championship with 55 points. UC’s men’s team finished in eighth place with 250 points, while the women’s team scored 272 points for a ninth-place showing.

Turpin grad aids in win

Shawnee State senior Sam Rolsen, a Turpin High School graduate, played all 98 minutes in goal and recorded five saves in the season closer against Ursuline College, Oct. 31, taking her to 97 on the season and recording her 33rd career win. Shawnee State’s win in overtime against Ursuline guarantees the Bears a home game in the quarterfinals of the AMC Tournament. With the win the Bears improve to 11-5 overall and 7-5 in the conference, which gives them a fourth place finish in the final AMC standings. This is the highest finish for the Bears in school history.

McNick grad honored

Duke University freshman Tara Campbell, a McNicholas High School graduate, was recently named to The AllAtlantic Coast Conference Second All-Freshman Team Campbell was also selected to the All-ACC Freshman team by a vote of the league’s head coaches. One of only three goalkeepers named to the AllACC team, Campbell has stepped in for Duke in her first year and notched six shutouts, a 0.97 goals-against average and 83 saves. She has started 17 of 19 matches in the net. Campbell has held fifth-ranked Florida State and ninth-ranked Wake Forest to zero goals, while also holding sixth-ranked Boston College and 13thranked Virginia Tech to only one tally. Campbell is one of four freshmen starting in the back for the Blue Devils in 2009. Campbell’s All-ACC honor as a freshman marks only the 10th time in school history that a Blue Devil freshman has been selected to the AllACC first or second team and the first since 2001. In the NCAA stats, Campbell ranks 68th in save percentage (0.83) and 95th in goals-against average. Campbell is also among the ACC leaders in save percentage (1st, .830), goals against average (6th, 0.97), saves (2nd, 83), saves per game (2nd, 4.88), shutouts (T4th, 6) and shutouts per game (6th, 0.35). Campbell’s 83 saves on the season ranks tied for sixth on the Duke single-season record chart and is 10 away from matching the record of 93 held by Thora Helgadottir and Melissa Carr. Campbell has received Soccer America National Team of the week honors along with being named to the Duke/Nike All-Tournament team.

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Anderson, Turpin football stay perfect

By Anthony Amorini aamorini@communitypress.com

A pair of first-round victories catapulted the football teams from Anderson and Turpin high schools into the regional semi-finals. Two more wins for either team would result in a regional title and a trip to the 2009 State Championship semi-finals. Here’s a look at the upcoming games for the 11-0 squads from Anderson and Turpin:

No. 7 Middletown (10-1) vs. No. 3 Anderson (11-0) D-I playoffs, second round

Anderson and Middletown travel to Nippert Stadium for a second-round showdown between the teams at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. The Division I Regional Championship semi-final game features a pair of teams coming off emotional first-round wins. Anderson, seeded third in the Division I Region 4 bracket, bested No. 6 Lakota West, 24-21, during firstround action S a t u r d a y, Nov. 7. No. 7 Middletown pulled off a huge upset over No. 2 Moeller, 45-10, during a first-round game which was dominated by the Middies. Moeller only had one first down during the first three quarters against Middletown after the Crusaders spent the majority of the season as a favorite to win state in 2009. Middletown out-gained Moeller by a 430-175 yard margin during the firstround game. Anderson will have to

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Anderson quarterback Brandon Bornhauser tries to turn the corner on the quarterback keeper. Anderson defeats Lakota West 24-21 in the first round Saturday in the District Tournament.

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Anderson Redskin running back Kyle Slater looks for the hole. Anderson defeats Lakota West 24-21 in the first round Saturday, Nov. 7, in the District Tournament. keep a close eye on Middletown quarterback Caleb Watkins. Watkins rushed for 182 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries while also going 13-of-19 passing for 176 yards and a touchdown. Anderson’s three-point win over Lakota West came by way of a 43-yard field goal from junior Tommy Chapman. The kick gave the Redskins a 24-21 lead with 2:39 remaining and Anderson’s defense held on to preserve the playoff win. Anderson’s running game was again unstoppable as the Redskins rumbled for 318 yards in the game. Redskin senior Kyle Slater led the way with 261 yards and a touchdown on 33 carries.

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Turpin High School senior Zach Page celebrates after a Wilmington fumble, recovered by Turpin. The Turpin Spartans took on the Wilmington Hurricanes at Turpin High School Friday, Nov. 6, in the Division II football playoffs.

Slater also scored to open the game on a 97-yard kick return which gave the Redskins a 7-0 lead only 13 seconds into the contest. Brandon Bornhauser was 5-of-9 passing for 61 yards with one interception. Bornhauser also ran for 51 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. If victorious against Middletown, Anderson advances to play in the Division I regional finals against the winner of No. 1 St. Xavier (9-2) vs. No. 4 Elder (8-2). Elder bested No. 5 Huber Heights Wayne, 35-14, with St. Xavier defeating No. 8 Centerville, 37-12, during the first round.

No. 4 Trotwood-Madison (8-3) vs. No. 1 Turpin (11-0) D-II playoffs, second round

Turpin and TrotwoodMadison travel to Princeton High School’s Manusco Field for a second-round game at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. A trip to the regional championships is on the line as the teams square off in a Division II Regional Championship semi-final game on a neutral field. Turpin, the No. 1 seed in the Division II Region 8 bracket, posted a big win in the first round Friday, Nov. 6, over No. 8 Wilmington, 44-21. No. 4 Trotwood-Madison dominated No. 5 Mount Healthy, 41-6, during its first-round win. Turpin netted 18 first downs while gaining 459 total yards to post its second-consecutive win over Wilmington. The Spartans bested Wilmington in week 10, 26-14, before defeating the Hurricanes again to open

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Wilmington senior quarterback Brandon Arehart gets sacked by Turpin junior Haden Howe late in the second quarter Nov. 6. the playoffs. Turpin senior Wayne Dunham led the Spartans with 154 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. Spartan senior Jeff Groene hauled in two touchdown receptions while catching four passes for 67 yards. Turpin quarterback Eric Martin was 9-of-13 passing for 163 yards with three touchdowns and zero interceptions. Turpin’s Will Stocker also had a touchdown catch with 70 yards on two receptions. On the ground, Martin added 40 rushing yards with Stocker adding 64 yards and Groene adding 38 yards. Alec Gates was three-offour kicking field goals including a successful 46yard attempt. Gates scored 14 points in the game including three field goals

and five extra points. Defensively, Zach Page intercepted two passes and recovered a fumble against Wilmington in the first round. John Morgan Correll and Matt Kelly each intercepted one pass as the Spartans’ stingy defense forced five turnovers in the game. Turpin led by a score of 30-0 at halftime before slowing down in the second half. If victorious against Trotwood-Madison, Turpin advances to play in the Division II regional finals against the winner of No. 2 Winton Woods (9-2) vs. No. 3 New Carlisle Tecumseh (10-1). Winton Woods crushed No. 7 Ross, 59-7, with New Carlisle Tecumseh dominating No. 6 West Carrollton, 55-23, during the first round.

St. Xavier prepares for Elder showdown, pt. 2 By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

The St. Xavier Bombers raced out to a 13-0 lead and took a 27-6 advantage into halftime en route to a 37-12 victory over Centerville Nov. 7. Senior running back Tanner Vidal got St. X on the scoreboard with a 23-yard touchdown reception from

Luke Massa, and sophomore running back Conor Hundley followed with a 10-yard run to give the Bombers a 13-0 cushion. After a Centerville touchdown, senior defensive back Gregory Versteeg recovered a fumble for St. X and ran 48 yards for a touchdown. Senior tight end Alex Longi led St. X with six catches for 82 yards and two touchdowns, including

a 39-yard score to open the fourth quarter. Will Carroll chipped in with two receptions for 57 yards. Senior quarterback Luke Massa was 13-of-16 passing for 187 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. The Bombers used seven different rushers on the night; Hundley led the way with 15 carries for 84 yards, while junior Daniel Braswell

added seven for 47. The St. X defense had four sacks and forced four turnovers – including three interceptions – and held Centerville to 90 rushing yards on 30 attempts. The Bombers, the topseeded team in Region 4, advance to play GCL-South rival Elder, which downed Dayton Huber Heights Wayne, 35-14, at The Pit. The game will be Satur-

day, Nov. 14, at a site to be determined. St. X defeated Elder 17-7 on Oct. 2. Panther wide receiver Tim O’Conner was injured on the first play of the game after hauling in a 36-yard reception. O’Conner, who will play for Indiana University, returned to action against Wayne. He caught three balls for 88 yards, including a 42yard touchdown reception.

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Senior El-Khoury caps stellar career at state By Anthony Amorini

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Nicholas El-Khoury’s impressive cross country career came to a fitting end with a third state qualification for the Turpin senior. El-Khoury capped his career with a 32-place finish at 16:34.40 during the Division I State Championship finals Saturday, Nov. 7, at Scioto Downs. In 2008, El-Khoury took 32nd place at state as a junior after capturing 63rd place during his first trip to state as a sophomore in 2007. “He’s been outstanding throughout,” Turpin head coach Jim Gossett said. “He is a fierce competitor and he just doesn’t like to lose. “He wouldn’t have been satisfied without making it (to state). He was determined and he was confident. He never shies away from a challenge,” Gossett added. El-Khoury and fellow senior Dave Rodriguez weren’t intimidated when the pair were called on to be Turpin’s No. 2 and No. 3 runners, respectively, during their sophomore seasons in 2007, Gossett said. By the end of the season, the sophomore duo had helped catapult Turpin to a seventh-place team finish at

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McNicholas cross country runner Matt Johnson qualified for the state cross country meet. He’s the program’s first to qualify as an individual since 2002.

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Turpin’s Nicholas El-Khoury, center runs in the Division I boys OHSAA Cross Country Championships in Columbus Nov. 7. the 2007 Division I State Championships. “If it hadn’t been for Nick and Dave, we would not have made state two years ago,” Gossett said. The Spartans had four captains this fall including El-Khoury, Rodriguez, senior Jon Risher and junior Joe Murray. Turpin captured its fourth-consecutive Fort Ancient Valley Conference Cardinal Division title before El-Khoury made his run to state. El-Khoury ranked second across all three divisions of the 18-team FAVC with his best time this fall at 16:19. Rodriguez ranked fourth

in the FAVC at 16:32, followed by sophomore Antony Parnigoni in ninth place at 16:52. Murray’s best time was a 17:27 with Risher clocking a 17:36 for his best mark. “The kids on this team know what it takes to be good because they’ve seen (El-Khoury and Rodriguez) work and race,” Gossett said. El-Khoury started his road to state with a thirdplace finish at districts Oct. 24 at a time of 16:42.90. Parnigoni took 11th place at 17:11.80 while also advancing from districts to regionals. At regionals Oct. 31, ElKhoury snagged a state

qualification with his seventh-place finish at 16:24.16. The top 16 individuals in each elimination round advanced. Before the post-season, El-Khoury won individual titles at the Milford and Harrison invitationals. El-Khoury also captured his third-consecutive individual league title at the FAVC Cardinal Division Championships. El-Khoury brought home a trio of top-five finishes from districts during his career. As a junior, El-Khoury set the Spartans’ all-time record with a speedy time of 15:58.

SUA cross country ends season at state Saint Ursula Academy’s cross country team brought home an 11th-place finish from the 2009 Division I State Championship finals Saturday, Nov. 7. Hosted by Scioto Downs, the Bulldogs scored 274 points to place 11th in a field including Ohio’s top 16 teams. Junior Nicole Hird led the way for the Bulldogs with her 42nd-place finish at state at 19:40.84. Saint Ursula senior Christie Mideli of Anderson Township finished in 72nd place at 20:05.38 and was closely followed by Bulldog sophomore Sarah Mazzei’s 74th-place finish at 29:07.32.

Also running at state for the Bulldogs was senior Erin Hecht, junior Brooke Wildermuth, sophomore Chloe Georgiades and sophomore Nicole Hurwitz. Hecht, one of two varsity starters graduating from the program, ran at state with the Bulldogs as a freshman when Saint Ursula won the 2006 Division I state title. In 2008, several of the current Bulldogs ran at state as the Saint Ursula girls took fifth place at state. This fall, the Bulldogs won a Division I district title Oct. 24 with a team total of 76 points in the first round. Walnut Hills took second place and also scored 76 points.

Hird finished fourth at districts at 19:56.80 to lead the Bulldogs. Mazzei took 11th place at 20:34.50 followed by Mideli in 17th place, Georgiades in 18th place, Wildermuth in 25th place and Hecht in 26th place. To qualify for state, Saint Ursula brought home a fourth-place finish from the Division I Regional Championship finals Oct. 31. Mazzei led the way at regionals with her 16thplace finish at 19:45.76. Hird was close behind in 17th place with a time of 19:46.16. Mideli took 38th place at 20:24.87, followed by Wildermuth in 56th place, Hecht in 78th place and Hurwitz in 93rd place.

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St. Ursula’s Christie Mideli of Anderson Township competes in the Division I race in the OHSAA Cross Country Championships in Columbus Saturday Nov. 7.

McNick runner’s work ethic leads to state By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com

McNicholas senior Matt Johnson qualified for the state cross country meet as an individual, the program’s first individual to qualify since 2002. “It makes me feel really good,” Johnson said of his accomplishment. “It makes putting in all the extra effort and getting up to run on Sunday mornings in the offseason worth it.” McNick cross country head coach Dan Rosenbaum said Johnson’s success was a credit to his work ethic, both in sports and in the classroom. “He’s one of our top students and in his running, after his freshman year he made a decision he was going to work as hard as he could and he’s improved every year,” he said. “That hard determination and work ethic, those are the keys to his success.” Matt Johnson finished in the Division II boys cross country meet with a time of 17:24.23, good for No. 58 in the event. Johnson said balancing the workload from athletics can be frustrating at times but that it also helps him focus. “Some people say when you have an extracurricular you do better in school. I like the stress, it tells my brain to kick it up a notch,” he said. Because Johnson has had such success in cross country and in the classroom, Rosenbaum said he’s a good role model for

younger kids in the program. “I’ve pointed that out to the other kids all year. We have a number of kids who are running times similar to his in his freshman year. Now they have to make the decision to work as hard as he did and it can be a possibility for them as well someday,” Rosenbaum said. Johnson has been involved in the sport for five years and said he wants to continue his cross country career in college. Johnson said he was considering attending Ohio Northern University. “I really like their pharmacy program and I love their facilities,” he said. “They are only Division III in cross country so the training wouldn’t be as rigorous and I think I would enjoy it more and standout more.” Johnson said his favorite thing about running at McNick is the team atmosphere and that one of the biggest influences on his career is former assistant coach Bill Valenzano, now at Walnut Hills. “He runs every day and gave me some great advice in cross country and in track and motivated me to be the best I could be,” Johnson said. Rosenbaum said his top attribute is his attitude. “He does not quit,” he said. “Even after falling early in the regional race, he didn’t panic, he didn’t spring to the front, he remained determined and worked his way back into the top 16.”

Bombers finish 2nd at state cross country By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

Vying for its fourth state title in school history, the St. Xavier High School cross country team finished second at the Division I State Championship at Scioto Downs in Columbus Nov. 7. The Bombers, which totaled 118 points, finished behind state champion Cleveland St. Ignatius (82) but ahead of Sylvania Northview (137) and Mason (146), which took third and fourth, respectively. St. X was led by junior Jack Butler (16:28.52), who finished 24th overall, and seniors Eric Gruenbacher (16:32.12) and Chris Hanson (16:33.03), who finished 27th and 29th, respectively.

Also contributing were senior Gus Walter (16:59.43), junior Greg Sanders (16:59.69), senior Tyler Smith (17:11.29) and senior Mike Gerhardt (18:05.28). Mason junior Zach Wills (15:45.11) won the state title for the second consecutive year. The Bombers advanced to state after claiming their second GCL-South title in three years and winning district and regional championships. The key to their success was depth, as 29 Bombers broke 18 minutes and 13 broke 17 minutes. St. X also had four runners – Butler, Gruenbacher, Hanson and Walter – earn first-team allleague honors. No other squad had more than two.

“From the very beginning of the season, the guys knew we should have a great deal of depth, and that makes practices more competitive,” head coach Mike Dehring said. “The guys realized, ‘If I want to be in the top 7, I need to run today. Because there are a lot of guys who are talented and who want my spot.’” But Dehring was impressed with the maturity and humility of all his runners this season. “We have a lot of guys who could run in the top 7 for other squads, but even though they don’t, they still love and support the guys who do,” he said. Arguably the Bombers’ most consistent performer was Gruenbacher, who finished third at districts and

fourth at regionals. “Eric has brought the level of everyone’s training up to his own; that might be the biggest thing he’s done for us this season,” Dehring said. “The consistency of his work ethic and the way he approaches everything have been fantastic. If you tell him to do something, he’ll do it to the full letter of the law.” Dehring was also pleasantly surprised with his two non-senior runners at state – Sanders and Butler, who placed second overall at districts. St. X, which finished 12th at Scioto Downs in 2008, has qualified for the state tournament 22 of the last 23 years, including 18 straight from 1987 to 2004. The Bombers won state

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St. Xavier High School senior runner Chris Hanson runs in the Division I State Championships at Scioto Downs in Columbus Nov. 7. Hanson helped the Bombers to a second-place finish. titles in 1998, 2000 and 2003. “Our goal every day – whether it’s in practice or a meet – is to be as good as we can be,” Dehring said. “As with anything in

coaching or teaching, all you want to see is a kid succeed and get better, and we’ve had so many guys make incredibly leaps forward. It’s been a great year.”

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Turpin falls to Wayne, 3-0

Turpin falls to Wayne, 3-0. Turpin senior standout Natalie Starr lurks in front of the goal while awaiting a cross during the Spartans' loss to Wayne, 3-0, in the Division I Regional Championships semi-finals Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Lakota East High School. Starr was named as the Player of the Year in the Fort Ancient Valley Conference Cardinal Divsision this fall. Starr netted 23 points including 10 goals and three assists during her senior campaign. Sophomore Ava Biesenbender led Turpin with 26 points including 11 goals and four assists. Turpin finished the season at 12-5-4 overall while winning the FAVC Cardinal division title, a Division I sectional title and a Division I district championship. ANTHONY AMORINI/STAFF

Spartan senior Lauren Drosick encourages her Turpin teammates with a few quick claps during the second half of the Spartans’ loss to Wayne, 3-0, in the Division I Regional Championships semi-finals Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Lakota East High School. Drosick finished her senior campaign with 21 points including eight goals and five assists. Drosick was one-of-six Spartans named to the First Team All FAVC Cardinal Divsion squad alongside senior Natalie Starr, senior Jenny Berger, sophomore Ava Biesenbender, sophomore Ashley Long and sophomore Ellie Tillar. Turpin won its third-consecutive FAVC Cardinal Divsion title this fall with a league record of 4-0-1 and an overall mark of 12-5-4. ANTHONY AMORINI/STAFF

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Turpin sophomore Ashley Long collides with a Wayne defender during the second half of the Spartans’ loss to Wayne, 3-0, in the Division I Regional Championships semifinals Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Lakota East High School.

Rivalry win earns Seven Hills title, state trip

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The emotional toll of a one-goal win over its fiercest rivals couldn’t stop Seven Hills’ boys soccer team from capturing a regional title. The Stingers didn’t need much time to recover from a very physical Division III Regional Championship semi-final game Tuesday, Nov. 3, which saw Seven Hills best Summit Country Day, 2-1. Seven Hills followed up with a win over Springfield Catholic Central, 3-0, during the Division III Regional Championship finals Saturday, Nov. 7. With the win, Seven Hills advanced to play in the state semi-finals Tuesday, Nov. 10, after Community Press deadlines. If victorious, Seven Hills would advance to play for the Division III state championship at Columbus Crew Stadium at noon Friday, Nov. 13. “It’s been so long that I’ve forgotten,” Seven Hills head coach Terry Nicholl joked when asked about the Stingers’ last trip to the regional finals. “In the tournament it’s always about moving on and we’ve been finding ways to do that,” Nicholl added. During the Stingers’ 3-0 win at the regional finals, a trio of different players managed to score including Miles Hill, Gilbert Pasquale and Walker Schiff. Seven Hills improved to 19-1-1 following the win

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Anderson Township’s Alex Priede of Summit Country Day, left, heads the ball by defender Alex Hill of Seven Hills during the Stingers' victory over the Silver Knights, 2-1, at the Division III Regional Championship semi-finals Tuesday, Nov. 3. Seven Hills went on to capture a Division III regional title with its win Saturday, Nov. 7, over Springfield Catholic Central, 3-0, as the Stingers earned a spot in the state Final Four. with sectional, district and regional titles in tow. But before getting a shot at a regional crown, Seven Hills first had to out-last its rivals from Summit Country Day during the regional semi-finals. Though Seven Hills emerged with a 2-1 win over Summit, both coaches acknowledged that neither team deserved to lose. “Where I come from, we call it footballing and those were two good footballing teams going at it,” the English-born Nicholl said of Seven Hills’ win over Summit. “Give both teams credit.” Summit coach Barnard Baker was quick to agree. “I think as a spectator it must have been a very exciting game. Both teams wanted it very badly,” Baker said of the Silver Knights’ one-goal loss. “One break and it could have easily been the other way around. With Seven Hills and Summit, that’s

usually the way it is.” Seven Hills caught its break with 4:13 left in the second half as junior Miles Hill nudged the ball into the net following a frantic play in front of Summit’s goal. The Stingers took a 2-1 lead over Summit with the score and the advantage held. Seven Hills junior Gilbert Richards started the scoring play by taking a free kick from more than 50 yards away from Summit’s net. Several players touched the ball before Hill pushed in the game-winning goal with his chest to break the 1-1 tie after Richards’ higharching kick found its way into the box. “The entire game we were playing free kicks into

the box from Gilbert,” Hill said. “I was just in the right place at the right time. “Basically, I just ran through (the ball) and pushed it into the goal after (senior) Walker Schiff flicked it to me,” Hill joked. Seven Hills took a 1-0 lead over Summit on a goal from Stinger senior Brandon Williams with roughly 27:00 remaining in the first half. Williams later left the game with an injury to his left leg with about 32:00 remaining in the second half and was unable to return. Summit tied the game at 1-1 with a goal from a corner kick with 29:19 remaining in the game to further intensify an already physical contest. Officials paused the semi-final contest on three occasions so trainers could take the field and tend to injured players. “You’d think a game like this would come down to a magnificent header for the win,” Nicholl said of all three goals in the game stemming from chaotic plays. “Sometimes you just poke it over and it counts the same. “We have been scoring some beautiful goals but none of them were beauties tonight. But at least we are moving on,” Nicholl added. Summit senior Alex Priede of Anderson Township entered the game with 42 goals to his credit in 2009.

Priede, already committed to the collegiate program at the University of Notre Dame, had 125 goals for his career including 44 as a junior and 31 as a sophomore. Seven Hills senior Alex Hill was again tasked with keeping Priede away from the ball during the regional semi-finals. Alex Hill and Priede have been club teammates with Cincinnati United Premiere (CUP) since the age of 10. “It’s always been a good rivalry,” Alex Hill said. “It’s huge to beat (Summit), our biggest rivals, at the regional semi’s. It’s just a huge accomplishment.” Ironically, the pair will play together for the CUP U18 team coached by Nicholl this summer. “Terry is the Godfather of soccer around these parts,” Baker joked of his mentor. Nicholl gave Baker his first coaching job. Summit lost to Mariemont during the regional finals last year before falling to Seven Hills this fall. The Silver Knights advanced to regionals during three of the past four seasons. “It’s a life lesson that’s hard for them to understand right now,” Baker said of his seniors. “It’s cruel to work really hard for something – to truly deserve it – and then fall short. “But (these seniors) have added so much to the legacy for our program,”

Baker added. Following its last loss of the season, Summit always has its current captains pass along their captain arm bands to the next Silver Knight leaders, Baker said. Priede handed his off to Andrew Vance as the junior will pair with Jude Austin to lead Summit in 2010. “It was a very poignant moment for a leader like Alex to hand the torch to Andrew. Everyone was crying,” Baker said. “It’s always tough to see a class go.” Summit finished the season at 13-3-4 with sectional and district titles to its credit.

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McNicholas fell in its season final to Badin, 20-0, during a contest which amounted to a battle for the Greater Catholic League Central Division title Oct. 30. With the loss, the Rockets dropped to 5-5 on the season as McNick’s league record fell to 4-3. Badin also finished at 43 in the GCL Central Division with an overall record of 7-3. The Rockets managed only 185 yards of offense and turned the ball over three times in week 10. Matt Staubach led the

Rockets on the year in rushing with 717 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also threw for 556 yards and two touchdowns. Pat Fitzgerald had 489 rushing yards this season. Corey Mai led the team in sacks with four and Chase Bauer led the team in interceptions with two. McNick finished at No. 12 in the Division III Region 12 Harbin Ratings with a 12.7 computer average. The last team to qualify for the Division III Region 12 playoffs was No. 8 Springfield Shawnee with a 16.95 average at 7-3.

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November 11, 2009

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LETTERS

COLUMNS

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Journal follows own rules loosely

On Oct. 21, the day after the Forest Hills Council of PTAs hosted its Meet the Candidates night, I wrote a letter to the Forest Hills Journal regarding the upcoming school board election. After finishing the letter, I looked at the box on the editorial page to find out how to submit my letter. Next to this box, the Journal stated very specifically that election letters would not be printed in the edition immediately before the election. I therefore did not submit my letter. On Oct. 28, the issue before the election, the Journal printed an entire page, plus two additional half-pages of election letters. Did this rule only apply to some people and not others, or did the Journal simply receive so many letters that they decided to print them anyway? In either case, this turnabout was both unfair and unprofessional. In an election where a thousand votes can make a significant difference in the outcome, and in a newspaper where many voters form their opinion based on the

letters and who wrote them, it is important for all sides to be heard. My observations and viewpoint were rather different than most of the letters printed. But because I chose to follow the Journal’s rules, I was cheated of the chance to have my voice heard, and to possibly make a difference. Nancy Brandt Sunny Acres Drive Anderson Township Editor’s note: The election’s letter policy to which the author refers stated, “In order to be fair to everyone, this newspaper will not run letters to the editor in the last edition prior to an election that open new issues.” Election letters that did not open new issues were, indeed, printed in the Oct. 28 issue of the Forest Hills Journal.

Honored to serve on school board

Dear voters of Anderson Township and the village of Newtown: I am honored to serve on the Forest Hills board of education for the next four years. Thank you to my family,

CH@TROOM Nov. 4 question

Do you plan to attend a Veterans Day event in your community? What does the day mean to you? “My father was born on Nov. 11, 1906, so Veterans Day has a special meaning for me. “Since I work for the federal government, we are given the day off as a national holiday and although I never had the opportunity to serve in a branch of our military I think it’s important for all of us as Americans to recognize and give thanks for the countless sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform. “They are all true heroes, giving of themselves to protect the freedoms many of us often take for granted.” M.M. “In all honesty, I had not thought about attending a Veteran’s Day event until this week’s chatroom question showed up. “Although I am a veteran, I did not see combat, and I was lucky to have done my tour of duty in the Navy during a relatively peaceful time in our country’s history (1954-1958). “People have a tendency to take the good things in life for granted, and I am also guilty of that from time to time, and I regret it. “This note from the Community Press has made me decide to plan to attend one of the events in the community, to show my appreciation for the awesome sacrifices made by so many in our Armed Forces, especially those who courageously gave their very lives in defense of our country and our freedom. “Thank you American veterans!” B.B. “I served in the active army from April 1965 until November 1969 and in the reserves until 1989. I was in Vietnam from December 1967 until November 1968 and “won” a Purple Heart

Next question Is “Sesame Street” still relevant today, 40 years after its television debut? What are your favorite memories of the show? 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. and a Bronze Star. “I am proud of my service but I have never seen fit to attend a Veterans Day event, except when I was in the reserves and we drove trucks in parades. “I am 65 years old and hope the day never comes where the most exciting and fulfilling thing I can celebrate was learning to kill my fellow man in a foreign land. “For me, Veterans Day is a day when a lot of old coots with nothing better to do try to regain the glory of their youth. “I will be backpacking in the Smokies trying to find mine.” F.S.D. “Although I have no current plans to attend an event, to me it is recognition of those who risked their lives and those who gave their lives for our freedoms.” B.N. “Delhi is dedicating there Veteran’s Memorial on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m.. My dad, passed away five years ago and he was a veteran in the United States Army. Our entire family will be at the event to remember him and all the men and women who have died that faithfully served and protected our country.” J.A.B. “Yes I will attend a veterans memorial service. The day is very special to me because my father who served in France during World War I died on Nov. 11.” L.S.

About letters and columns We welcome your comments on editorials, columns, stories or other topics important to you in The Forest Hills Journal. Include your name, address and phone number(s) so we may verify your letter. Letters of 200 or fewer words and columns of 500 or fewer words have the best chance of being published. Please include a photo with a column submission. All submissions may be edited for friends and supporters for your commitment to the school district and our children and for your confidence in me. The board is eager to face the district’s next challenges. We will immediately begin 2010 with a search for a new superintendent and work on a facilities plan which is both cost efficient and innovative. I especially look forward to the collective effort of the board, administration, teachers, staff, parents, students and community in continuing the excellence of Forest Hills. Julie Bissinger Brookstone Drive Anderson Township

length, accuracy and clarity. Deadline: Noon Friday E-mail: foresthills@communitypress.com . Fax: 248-1938. U.S. mail: See box below. Letters, columns and articles submitted to The Forest Hills Journal may be published or distributed in print, electronic or other forms.

A walk with a view

I want to suggest a pleasant surprise awaiting everyone at the Anderson Towne Center. Drive to the end of the parking lot, then get out and begin the short walking trail. You will be surprised by the sights and sounds – water flowing, birds singing, frogs croaking, then more bird songs. No, they’re not all real, but they make for a nice walk. Also, enjoy seeing the theater construction up the hill.

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Thank you to the voters of Anderson Township and the village of Newtown for the ongoing support and my re-election to the Forest Hills school board. I am excited about continuing to serve a school district that shares my passion for continuing educational excellence for our children. Congratulations to Julie Bissinger and Forest T. Heis for their victories as well; I look forward to the work ahead with both of them. Also, thank you to challengers Mike Davis and Pat Hendry Sullivan for their dedication to the district. I am grateful for all the help received on this campaign journey. I could not hope for a more supportive community. Thank you to my wonderful family members who make up my campaign team. A special thanks to my husband, mother and brother for their long hours. Now the work begins. Tracy Zimmerman Huebner Vice president, Forest Hills School Board Collinspark Court Anderson Township

Esther Cook Woodlyn Drive Anderson Township

Help! I’m the parent of a senior Talk about the best of times and the worst of times. Senior year is the very definition of paradox. Senioritis is the common lament. Our teens appear competent and adult in one light and hopelessly dependent, and occasionally infantile, in others. And regardless of whether they seem poised to take on the future or not, it’s bearing down on them. The same child that is polite, helpful and kind out in the world may be sullen and uncommunicative at home. These teens are at a precipice. What you are experiencing is the push and pull of independence – a desire to be adult, to experience adult worlds, adult privileges, combined with a sometimes distressing lack of adult skills and perspective. The same child who wants a later curfew, a car or a spring break trip may need you to bring her homework up to school or puts off the most rudimentary household task. They are, of course, putting their big toes in the deep water of adulthood, and then running back to the safety of home and hearth where, mostly, the living is easy. But, however reluctant they are to admit it, kids this age are frightened. They don’t know what

the future holds exactly, but they do know this time next year their lives are going to look very different. And then there’s you. Dr. Janet The job of Baker parenting doesCommunity n’t really end at 18 years old. Or Press guest ever. columnist However, the end of high school is a milestone. For lots of parents, it’s a tough one. You want to impart your wisdom, give your children the last bits of knowledge that will prepare them to make good decisions as young adults. You’re looking for reassurance that they’re ready to be out there. Bumps in the road can convince us that our children are unprepared to face the big time. Plus, it’s bittersweet; they don’t need us so much anymore. The impending loss can be tough to face. Here are a few tips for coping with this challenging time. Limit advice giving. A few-well placed words in response to a general inquiry or opportunity will be heeded far better than a lecture or unsolicited advice. They

The same child that is polite, helpful and kind out in the world may be sullen and uncommunicative at home. These teens are at a precipice. know what you think by now. Resist pointing out the inconsistency of their ways and/or their hypocrisy. If you must, do it with a wry smile. It’s a hallmark of the age. Recognize what’s going on for you. Take extra steps to care for yourself. Insofar as you are able both enjoy your time with them and set up your life for a future in which, whether because of college or work, they are less a daily part. Remember you’re tending a lifelong relationship. What happens today isn’t as important as what happens over time. Always let opportunity knock. The best moments are the unscripted ones. Have faith that they will find their way, that you’ve taught them well, that their goodness will come out. Mostly, life is long and opportunities for redemption are many. They don’t have to be “done.” Dr. Janet Baker is a licensed clinical psychologist in Anderson Township.

OFFICIALS DIRECTORY Federal

U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown

2nd District includes nearly all the northeastern and eastern Cincinnati communities. Local: Kenwood office – 8044 Montgomery Road, Room 540, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236; phone 791-0381 or 800-784-6366; fax 7911696. Portsmouth office – 601 Chillicothe St., Portsmouth, Ohio 45662; phone 740-3541440. In Washington, D.C.: 238 Cannon Building, Washington, D.C., 20515; phone 202-2253164; fax 202-225-1992. E-mail: jean@jeanschmidt.com Web sites: www.house.gov/schmidt

Cleveland – 216-522-7272. Cincinnati – 425 Walnut St., room 2310, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-3915; phone 6841021, fax 684-1029. Washington, D.C.: C5 Russell Bldg., Washington, D.C., 20510; phone 202-224-2315; fax 202-224-6519. Web site: www.brown.senate.gov

U.S. Sen. George Voinovich

In Cincinnati, write: 36 E. Seventh St., Room 2615, Cincinnati, OH 45202; call 513684-3265; fax 513-684-3269. In Washington, D.C., write: 524 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510; call 202-224-3353

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State

State Rep. Peter Stautberg

34th District includes most of eastern Hamilton County. In Columbus: House of Representatives, 77 S. High St., 11th floor, Columbus, OH 43215-6111; phone 614-6446886; fax: 614-719-3588. E-mail: district34@ohr.state.oh.us

State Sen. Shannon Jones

7th District includes most of eastern Hamilton County and all of Warren County. In Columbus: 1 Capitol Square, Statehouse, Columbus, Ohio 43215; 614-466-9737; via email: sd07@senate.state.oh.us or by mail: State Sen. Shannon Jones, 1 Capitol Square, Statehouse, Columbus, OH 43215.

Office hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday | See page A2 for additional contact information. 248-8600 | 394 Wards Corner Road, Loveland, Ohio 45140 | e-mail foresthills@communitypress.com | Web site: www.communitypress.com

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SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

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Store co-owner Casey Cordill stands amidst some of the European-style furniture and antiques available at English Traditions in Hyde Park.

Store specializes in European design Casey Cordill grew up with antiques. Now it’s his business. Cordill, along with his mother, Mary, is owner of English Traditions in Hyde Park. The store specializes in imported European antiques, replica furniture, lighting and accessories. “It’s a unique furniture shopping experience,” said Cordill. “We like to say it’s unique, timeless, quality furniture.” English Traditions opened in Hyde Park Square eight years ago. Prior to that Mary Cordill had an antique business in Connecticut before moving it to Cincinnati in 1992. Cordill, who has a degree in graphic design, said the store was a good fit with the Tristate. “European furnishings fit well in Cincinnati with the housing style,” he said. A lot of European immigrants settled here a long time ago.”

English Traditions

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and during the holiday season from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Located at 2716 Erie Ave. Call 321-4730 or visit the Web site www.englishtraditions.com.

He said the family-run business chose Hyde Park Square because of its “community feel.” Cordill said some of the more popular items at the store include antique buffets, armoires and tables. He said English Traditions is gearing up to open a brand new store in Naples, Fla., with a grand opening Nov. 12. Cordill is a resident of Madeira. English Traditions is located at 2716 Erie Ave. By Forrest Sellers. Send your “Small Business Spotlight” suggestions to espangler@communitypress.co m

THINGS TO DO

Hear American folktales

Greater Anderson Promotes Peace is hosting Tellabration at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road, Anderson Township. The event features American Folktales and is with Arnice Smith, storyteller and award-winning Cincinnati librarian. The cost is $10 maximum for family; $3. Call 588-8391 or visit www.gappeace.org.

Second Saturday

Mount Washington Artworks and Gallery is hosting Second Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Mount Washington Artworks and Gallery, 2115 Beechmont Ave., Mount Washington. View a class in session and create a free art project. Refreshments are available. The event is free and runs second Saturdays through Jan. 9. Call 232-3648 or visit www.cincinnatiartclasses.co m.

Turkey shoot

Anderson Township Park District is hosting the Basketball Turkey Shoot at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Beech Acres Park RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township. Children ages 5-12 team up with adult family member

to compete in basketball competitions to win Thanksgiving dinner. The cost is $10 per team. Registration is required. Call 388-4513 or visit www.andersonparks.com.

Earthworks hike

Hamilton County Park District is hosting the Family Earthworks Hike at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Anderson Township. Hike along Seasongood Trail to discover the similarities of today’s world with that of the ancient Ohioans and then view the Earthworks exhibit inside Seasongood Nature Center. The event is family friendly. The cost is $5 per family; and a vehicle permit is required ($5 annually; $2 daily). Registration is required online at GreatParks.org/earthworks. The hike will run through Nov. 15. Call 521-7275 or visit www.greatparks.org.

Craft show

Anderson High School is hosting the PTA Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Anderson High School, 7560 Forest Road, Anderson Township. The event features floral arrangements, holiday decor, baskets, wood crafts, purses, jewelry, scarves, pottery, painted furniture and more. Admission is free. Call

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Robin and Randy Wilson register Cliff Linton for the “Bowling for Missions” fundraiser held at the Cherry Grove Lanes to raise money for the 2010 Clough United Methodist Church mission trip to Jamaica.

Bowling for Missions Clough United Methodist Church recently held a fundraiser at the Cherry Grove Lanes to raise money for the 2010 Clough United Methodist Church mission trip to Jamaica.

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Dave and Roselyn Sutherland take a break from bowling during the Clough United Methodist Church “Bowling for Missions” fundraiser held at Cherry Grove Lanes to support the church’s Jamaica Mission Team.

Members of Clough United Methodist Church spend an afternoon bowling to help raise funds for the church’s 2010 mission trip to My Father’s House, an orphanage in Whitehouse, Jamaica. My Father’s House is run by Jim and Penie Koch, former residents of Anderson Township. PROVIDED.

Anderson High School Theatre’s ‘Blood Brothers’ opens The theatre students at Anderson High School have been preparing their fall show, “Blood Brothers.” The show, which opens Nov. 19, is a modern British Musical about desperation, love, innocence, betrayal and the inevitable workings of fate. And it all culminates in what has been called the best final five minutes in Theatre. “It is strong stuff,” said Director Chad Weddle. “But these students are up to the task.” Anderson Theatre is becoming known for its challenging choices, having performed “Chicago” last year and “Cabaret” in 2005. Their goal is always to entertain, but also to reach PROVIDED. beyond the usual high school theatre Anderson High School students Lissa Stamler (Lisa) and Daniel Lees (Mickey) in a scene from Anderson fare. “We’ve been doing method acting Theatre’s upcoming musical, “Blood Brothers.” Shows are Nov. 19-21. For information and tickets, visit to help us with capturing the dark www.AndersonTheatre.com moments and it’s really helping,” said actors experience in a show before.” “Meaning that it is not a big Lissa Stamler, whose character Linda MK Winstead plays Mrs. Jonstone, singing and dancing show. Everything is the bond between twin brothers the mother who must deal with the is about the story.” who were separated at birth. Performances are at 7 p.m. Nov. consequences of choosing to give a “I feel like I’m getting closer to baby away. She says the cast has 19, 20 and 21 in Anderson High becoming a better actress.” become very close during sometimes School’s Titus Auditorium. Tickets can “It is an extremely difficult very emotional rehearsals. be purchased online through process,” said Daniel Lees, who plays The students also look forward to www.ShowTix4U.com. Mickey, one of the twins. Visit www.AndersonTheatre.com connecting with the audience. “But all of the actors are making “It’s a musical for people who don’t for more information. connections that I’ve never seen love musicals,” said Weddle.

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BUSINESS SEMINARS

iCAN Job Search Success, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 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; www.careerachievementnetwork.com. Hyde Park.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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

EDUCATION

Astrology Class, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Midwest School of Astrology, 4777 Red Bank Expressway, Suite 6, Intermediate to Advanced Topics with Pam Gallagher. $30. Reservations recommended. 984-2293. Madisonville.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Zumba Fitness Class, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road. $5. 379-4900. Anderson Township. Jazzercise, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Hills Christian Church, 8119 Clough Pike. With Jenny Johnson, certified jazzercise instructor. $36 per month for unlimited classes. 407-9292. Anderson Township.

ON STAGE - THEATER

A Tuna Christmas, 8 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road. Holiday comedy. Two actors portray all the wacky inhabitants of Tuna, Texas. $17. Reservations recommended. Presented by Mariemont Players Inc. 684-1236. Columbia Township.

SHOPPING

Fine Jewelry Event, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. “Hope Glitters” Gala Preview Party. Legacies, 3854 Paxton Ave. Store and consignment jewelry for sale. Benefits Wellness Community. 8718899; www.thewellnesscommunity.org/cincinnati. Oakley. F R I D A Y, N O V. 1 3

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Friday Wheel Thrown Pottery, 6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m. Funke Fired Arts, 3130 Wasson Road. Short lesson and relaxed, guided practice. Includes snacks and materials. Ages 21 and up. $30. Reservations required. 8712529; www.funkefiredarts.com. Oakley.

ART OPENINGS

John Stobart, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Celebration of Stobart’s 80th Birthday. Closson’s Art Gallery Oakley, 3061 Madison Road. Works by maritime painter. Exhibit continues through Dec. 6. Presented by Closson’s Art Gallery. Through Nov. 14. 762-5510. Oakley.

CIVIC

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

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Greater Cincinnati Writers League Poetry Critique, 7:30 p.m. The Regency, 2444 Madison Road. Club meeting, poetry reading and discussion.Free. Presented by Regency Condominiums. 352-6126; www.cincinnatiwritersleague.org. Hyde Park.

DANCE CLASSES

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

EDUCATION

Earthworks: Virtual Explorations of the Ancient Ohio Valley, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Woodland Mound, $1, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township. Spanish Classes, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Anderson Center Station, 7832 Five Mile Road. Introduction to simple Spanish vocabulary using puppets, posters, toys, songs and more. Ages 3-5. $9.50. Registration required. Presented by World of Spanish. 375-8930; www.worldofspanishllc.com. Anderson Township.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Jazzercise, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Hills Christian Church, $36 per month for unlimited classes. 407-9292. Anderson Township. Friday Yoga Community Class, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Shine Yoga Center, 3330 Erie Ave. Heart-oriented class for all ages and levels. Relieve stress, increase energy level, improve posture, develop strength, balance, flexibility, patience and mental focus. $5. 533-9642; www.shineyoga.com. Hyde Park.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Turkey Tasing. Eight wines perfect for Thanksgiving dinner. $25, $20 advance. The Wine Merchant, 3972 Edwards Road. With hors d’oeuvres. Reservations required. 731-1515; www.winemerchantcincinnati.com. Oakley.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Tellabration, 7 p.m. Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road. American Folktales. With Arnice Smith, storyteller and award-winning Cincinnati librarian. $10 maximum for family; $3. Presented by Greater Anderson Promotes Peace. 5888391; www.gappeace.org. Anderson Township.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

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

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FOOD & DRINK

Turkey Dinner, 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Anderson Hills Christian Church, 8119 Clough Pike. Dinner with all the fixings. Carryout available. $9, $5 ages 10 and under. 474-2237; www.andersonhillschristianchurch.org. Anderson Township. PROVIDED.

HOLIDAY THANKSGIVING

Basketball Turkey Shoot, 2 p.m. Beech Acres Park RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave. Children ages 5-12 team up with adult family member to compete in basketball competitions to win Thanksgiving dinner. $10 per team. Registration required. Presented by Anderson Township Park District. 3884513; www.andersonparks.com. Anderson Township.

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

Will Hillenbrand, 11 a.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Author and illustrator reads and signs “Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep!”. 396-8960; www.josephbeth.com. Norwood.

A Tuna Christmas, 8 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, $17. Reservations recommended. 6841236. Columbia Township. Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 9211922. Hyde Park. S A T U R D A Y, N O V. 1 4

ART & CRAFT CLASSES Saturday Functional Ceramics Class, 10 a.m.-noon, Funke Fired Arts, 3130 Wasson Road. Create functional clay project. Make mugs, soap dishes and more. All ages. Family friendly. $20. Reservations required. 8712529; www.funkefiredarts.com. Oakley.

MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK

PTA Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Anderson High School, 7560 Forest Road. Floral arrangements, holiday decor, baskets, wood crafts, purses, jewelry, scarves, pottery, painted furniture and more. Free. 232-2346; www.foresthills.edu/anderson. Anderson Township.

EDUCATION

Inspired Fitness for Seniors, 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Anderson Hills United Methodist Church, 7515 Forest Road. Allday training session to teach seniors safe, gentle and effective exercises to improve strength, flexibility, balance and range of motion. Program meant to encourage seniors not able to get to community facility to engage in regular physical activity. Free. Registration required. Presented by Wesley Community Services. 474-2991; www.wesleycs.org. Anderson Township.

EXERCISE CLASSES

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

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

NATURE

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

CIVIC

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

EDUCATION

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

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

Rusty McClure, 1 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Author discusses and signs “Cincinnatus: The Secret Plot to Save America.” 396-8960; www.josephbeth.com. Norwood.

ON STAGE - THEATER

EXERCISE CLASSES Zumba Fitness Class, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 3794900. Anderson Township. Jazzercise, 9:30 a.m. Anderson Hills Christian Church, $36 per month for unlimited classes. 407-9292. Anderson Township.

A Tuna Christmas, 8 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, $17. Reservations recommended. 6841236. Columbia Township.

RECREATION

Family Earthworks Hike, 10 a.m. Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road. Hike along Seasongood Trail to discover the similarities of today’s world with that of the ancient Ohioans and then view the Earthworks exhibit inside Seasongood Nature Center. Family friendly. $5 per family; vehicle permit required ($5 annually; $2 daily). Registration required online at GreatParks.org/earthworks. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. Through Nov. 15. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township. Fine Jewelry Event, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Legacies, 871-8899; www.thewellnesscommunity.org/cincinnati. Oakley.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Learn to make your drawings dance at the Weston Art Gallery’s annual children’s animation workshop 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Under the direction of J. Russell Johnson, Wright State University’s professor of motion pictures, and Ruben Moreno, art educator and clay animation specialist, children learn the basic premise of animation, the foundation of all motion pictures, and practice techniques to create a short film. Workshop fee includes snacks and supplies plus a free DVD and film screening (with popcorn) next spring. Cost is $8 members, $12 nonmembers. Advance registration and payment required. Register at 513-684-4524 or www.taftmuseum.org/familiescreate.htm

ART EXHIBITS

Shooting Stars, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place. Honoring Leonid Meteor Shower. View some of the finest meteorite samples in tri-state. Includes meteorite displays, meteorites for sale, classes, tours of buildings, and viewing through historic telescopes. Weather permitting. $5, $3 children. 321-5186; www.cincinnatiobservatory.org. Mount Lookout. Cincinnati’s Wild Dogs, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Otto Armleder Memorial Park and Recreation Complex, 5057 Wooster Pike. Bring dog for information on native foxes, newly arrived Coyote and more. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Park Board. 751-3679. Linwood.

SHOPPING

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Sarah Palin will be signing “Going Rogue: An American Life” starting at noon Friday, Nov. 20, at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Norwood.* Book pre-orders are on sale now and will include a line ticket. The books will be available Tuesday, Nov. 17, and after. Palin will autograph her book but she will not personalize. There will be no posed photographs and no memorabilia signed. Call 513-3968960 for more details. *Time subject to change, check with store for latest event details.

SUPPORT GROUPS

CRAFT SHOWS

The Cincinnati Park Board is hosting the program “Cincinnati’s Wild Dogs” from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Otto Armleder Memorial Park and Recreation Complex, 5057 Wooster Pike, Linwood. Bring your dog for information on native foxes, newly arrived coyotes and more. The event is free. Call 751-3679.

Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m. Mount Washington Presbyterian Church, 6474 Beechmont Ave. Room 202-203. Presented by Greater Cincinnati O.A. Intergroup. 9211922. Mount Washington. Codependents Anonymous, 9:30 a.m. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 1345 Grace Ave. Room 206. Book discussion group. Donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous, Inc. 5831248. Hyde Park.

A Tuna Christmas, 2 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, $17. Reservations recommended. 6841236. Columbia Township.

RECREATION

Family Earthworks Hike, 10 a.m. Woodland Mound, $5 per family; vehicle permit required ($5 annually; $2 daily). Registration required online at GreatParks.org/earthworks. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.

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ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Watercolors, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Turpin High School, 2650 Bartels Road. Learn beginning/intermediate watercolor painting from Jean Bouchy, experienced and skilled artist and instructor. Ages 18 and up. $70. Registration recommended. 231-3600. Anderson Township.

BUSINESS SEMINARS

iCAN Job Search Success, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, $195. Reservations required. 8251555; www.careerachievementnetwork.com. Hyde Park.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Health and Wellness Lecture Series, 6:30 p.m. Josefa Rangel, M.D. internist, presents “Dietary Supplements: The good, the bad, the facts.” Cincinnati Sports Club, 3950 Red Bank Road. Club membership not required. Refreshments provided. Free. Registration required. Presented by Lisa Larkin, M.D. and Associates. 527-4000. Fairfax. CPR Class, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road. Includes book. With members of the Anderson Township Fire and Rescue Department. Participants receive a two-year certification. $25. Registration required. Presented by Anderson Township Fire and Rescue. 688-8084. Anderson Township.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1950 Nagel Road. Anyone interested in learning more about MS or knows of someone who would benefit from support group is invited. 474-4938. Anderson Township.

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EDUCATION Earthworks: Virtual Explorations of the Ancient Ohio Valley, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Woodland Mound, $1, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township. Study Skills, 7:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Nagel Middle School, 1500 Nagel Road. Experienced classroom teacher gives students pointers and teaches study methods. Grades 9-11. $80. Presented by Forest Hills Community Education. 231-3600, ext. 5949; www.foresthills.edu. Anderson Township. EXERCISE CLASSES

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

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

Allen Kurzweil, 7 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Author discusses and signs “Potato Chip Science.” Free. 396-8960; www.josephbeth.com. Norwood. Eric Deters and Bill “Willie” Cunningham, 7 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Authors discuss and sign “Willie, Radio’s Great American: The Story of Bill Cunningham.” 396-8960; www.josephbeth.com. Norwood.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

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

SUPPORT GROUPS

Overeaters Anonymous, 7:30 p.m. Knox Presbyterian Church, 3400 Michigan Ave. Presented by Greater Cincinnati O.A. Intergroup. 921-1922. Hyde Park.

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LITERARY - SIGNINGS

Michael Banks, 6:30 p.m. Mariemont Branch Library, 3810 Pocahontas Ave. Author discusses and signs Ruth Lyons biography “Before Oprah: Ruth Lyons The Woman Who Created Talk TV.” Free. 369-4467; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. 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; www.bluemanateebooks.com. Oakley. Make a Mess at the Manatee Jr. Edition, 10:30 a.m. Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore, 3054 Madison Road. Read picture book and create art project based on book. With Miss Kelli, artist-in-residence. Ages 2-4. $3. 731-2665. Oakley.

RECREATION

Taijiquan, 5:45 p.m.-7 p.m. Oakley Community Center, 3882 Paxton Ave. Beginner Taoist Tai Chi class. Free. Presented by Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA. 981-7940; www.taoist.org. Oakley.

PROVIDED

In 2005, Kristin Chenoweth captivated Cincinnati when she performed with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. This Tony and Emmy Award-winning, Golden Globenominated, pint-sized powerhouse makes her return to Music Hall in a program packed with popular favorites, including the Broadway smash, “Wicked.” There will be performances 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. Tickets start at $26 and are available by calling 513-381-3300 or at www.cincinnatipops.org. Legacy Dinner honoring the late Maestro Erich Kunzel to be held prior to Saturday’s performance.

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November 11, 2009

Hear what some of your friends think of you a v o i d harsh consequences. It’s more similar to an innate common sense. P r u Father Lou dence is Guntzelman the intelPerspectives l e c t u a l ability to choose the right means toward a worthy end. You know how often we struggle with puzzling questions of how to spend our money, where to direct our time, how to handle the competing demands of our lives, how to settle differences, etc. A student may wrestle with dilemmas such as, “I think it would be more responsible to stay home and study for the test and not to go to the movies; yet,

I’ve been working hard, maybe I deserve a break or find time to do both.” A judgment is called for. A prudent judgment. Situations crying for a prudent decision seem endless in life: how to break bad news gently; whether to punish a fault or let it go this time; how much to become further involved in a risky or flirtatious relationship; what legislation to vote for in an election that will best promote the common good, etc.? All such matters, great and small, are governed by prudence. We become a prudent and wise person not in making one prudent decision. Prudence is the acquired habit of always, or nearly always, choosing the right means to achieve morally good ends. At times it can be agonizing and demand

much of us. Former Yale chaplain William Sloane Coffin said, “The first of the four cardinal virtues of the Roman Catholic Church is ‘prudentia,’ which basically means damn good thinking. Christ came to take away our sins, not our minds.” Yes, prudence takes damn good thinking – not merely egotistically deciding what fits my agenda. If we develop prudence, it usually comes from the widest possible observation and experience of human behavior, understanding what constitutes psychological health, and a conscientious awareness of the general moral principles with which God has imbued mankind. Prudence has little correlation with book learning. Some people seem to develop it more readily, some

otherwise intelligent persons appear slow to catch on, and geniuses may be totally deficient. Making prudent choices is often laborious, yet the complexities of life make it ever more necessary. Thomas Aquinas claimed that the central moral virtue was prudence. While love is the underlying motive for moral action, the essence of moral judgment itself is the astute and wise judgment we exercise by sifting through all the alternatives presented by the concrete world. And since the alternatives are often so complex, wise judgment is itself a skill and constitutes the virtue called prudence. So, if you hear some friends have called you the most prudent person they know, smile, don’t frown.

Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@communitypress.co m 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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If, in your absence, some friends of yours said you were one of the most prudent people they knew – would you feel complimented or criticized? Prudence sounds a lot like “prude,” doesn’t it? So, are you offended? What is prudence, and what does it mean to be prudent? Prudence is the first of four virtues traditionally named as the most important in the ethical order. As far back as Plato and Aristotle the virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance have been praised. In “A Concise Dictionary of Theology,” Gerald Collins S. J. says that prudence “entails the capacity to translate general norms and ideals into practice.” A Christian prudence is more than a mere shrewdness to win your case or

Don’t let air duct SECRETS OF EGYPT cleaners clean you out After the serviceman l e f t , friends and other companies she contacted all Howard Ain r a i s e d Hey Howard! questions about the air duct cleaning – including whether she really had mold as the serviceman claimed. So, she called and requested a refund, but it was denied. “They said because they had already done the treatment they put it through,” said Smith. I showed Smith the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommendation about duct cleaning. It said duct cleaning has never been shown to actually prevent health problems. “I really wish I would have read this beforehand,” Smith told me. The EPA said much of the dirt and dust in air ducts simply adheres to the duct surfaces and does not necessarily enter the living space. So, it said, cleaning should be considered for only severe cases of mold, dust and debris.

SVDP kicks off the 5 Cares Coat Drive The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and WLWT Channel 5 recently announced the kickoff of their eighth annual 5 Cares Coat Drive at Gold Star in Norwood at the corner of Smith and Edwards roads. St. Vincent de Paul supplies coats to its own clients, as well as to other agencies that also work directly with those in need. The 5 Cares Coat Drive relies on the generosity of the community for the donation of new and gently-used coats towards its goal of 4,000 coats. Coats can be donated at a number of dropoff locations throughout Greater Cincinnati, including participating fire departments and participating Gold Star Chili locations.

“For families living paycheck to paycheck, or those who are newly unemployed, the expense of a coat may just not be in the budget, especially when faced with the more pressing needs of food or medicine – some just simply go without,” said Liz Carter, executive director, St. Vincent de Paul. For a complete list of fire departments and locations as well as participating Gold Star Chili locations, go to www.wlwt.com or www.svdpcincinnati.org. The 5 Cares Coat Drive will continue through Dec. 4. For more information about donating or helping with the drive, call St. Vincent de Paul at 562-8841, ext. 226, or to learn how to receive a coat, call 421-0602.

The EPA also said, “Pollutants that enter the home both from outdoors and indoor activities such as cooking, cleaning, smoking or just moving around can cause greater exposure to contaminants than dirty air ducts.” I contacted the company Smith had hired, explained how it failed to give her three days in which to cancel, as required by law, and the company has now given Smith all her money back. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

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A local woman says she now regrets ever responding to an ad for air duct cleaning. Although the price in the ad sounded good, she says she had no idea what she was getting herself into. What happened to her should be a cautionary tale for everyone. Nicole Smith of Fort Thomas says she now realizes she should have double-checked before agreeing to more and more duct cleaning after responding to an ad. “It said they would clean 14 vents and one return for $49.95. I was like, ‘They’re not that dirty, just kind of sweep it through and get it out of there,’ ” she said. Smith said when the serviceman arrived things were different. “He even refused to clean the ducts because he said they had to have something done. He wouldn’t do it, he said he had to treat it first,” she said. Smith ended up agreeing to a host of things. “It was treatment for a sanitizer to control germs, bacteria and feces, and a product to control mold, mildew and fungus,” she said. That, plus a whole lot more, came to $1,000.

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An easy beef stir fry, a colorful Jell-O dessert Whenever I’m out and about, someone will come up and mention the column. It keeps me aware of what you want. A few Rita weeks ago Heikenfeld I got an unusual Rita’s kitchen request for

easy, healthy meals. Now that part of the request is not unusual, but the fellow who asked is a bit unusual in that he has some ties to a pretty important “person.” Father Rob Waller, pastor at St. Andrew’s in Milford, needed healthier recipes “a bachelor like me could make.” I sent him some and I’m thinking that my little favor might result in Father Rob

putting in a good word for me with the “right people.” If you have easy recipes for folks like Father Rob, please share.

Rita’s easy stir-fry beef with green onions and tomatoes

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1 pound or less flank steak, thinly sliced across grain 1 ⁄4 cup or more to taste, soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 4 tomatoes cut into wedges (if they’re big, use 2) 1 bunch green onions, sliced thin Canola or peanut oil Hot cooked rice More soy if desired Combine beef, soy and cornstarch. Marinate anywhere from five minutes to a day. Film bottom of large skillet with oil. Stir fry beef in batches, adding oil as need-

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Place back into skillet and add tomatoes and onions. Cook until hot. Add more soy if desired. Serve over rice.

Velma Papenhaus’ three-layer holiday paradise Jell-O loaf

Funny how far a friendship can take you. Dick Herrick, a Mason reader, and I have been friends since we met at Alvey Ferguson, a conveyor company in Oakley, eons ago. I was a bilingual secretary and Dick was an interning college student. Dick’s former neighbors, the Papenhauses, have been close friends of his family for many years. That friendship and this column led Velma to me with her favorite Jell-O recipe . “Red on bottom, white in middle and green on top. Very colorful for holidays,” she said. I think Velma should invite Dick and me over to enjoy a big plateful! Velma uses a Pyrex dish, about 11-by-8.

First layer:

1 pkg. cherry Jell-O, 4 serving size 13⁄4 cups very hot water 1 cup chopped apple Mix Jell-O and water until Jell-O dissolves, stir in apple, and pour in casserole. Let gel before pouring on layer No. 2.

Second layer:

1 pkg. lemon Jell-O, 4

serving size 6 oz. cream cheese, softened 13⁄4 cups pineapple juice and water (pineapple juice comes from pineapple used in layer No. 3. Pour juice into measuring cup and fill with water to make 13⁄4 cups. Heat until very hot). 1 cup chopped nuts Mix Jell-O, cream cheese and juice/water until Jell-O dissolves and cream cheese is smooth. Put in refrigerator to gel just enough so nuts can be mixed in easily. Pour onto first layer. Let gel before pouring on layer No. 3.

Third layer:

1 pkg. lime Jell-O, 4 serving size 13⁄4 cups very hot water 1 can, approximately 20 oz., crushed pineapple, drained (save juice for layer No. 2) Mix Jell-O and water until Jell-O dissolves. Put in fridge to gel just enough so pineapple can be mixed in easily. Pour onto second layer.

Can you help?

• Withrow High chess pie. M. Miles remembers the chess pie at Withrow High in the 1960s. “The version served now is not the same as was served in Cincinnati Public schools back then. The original pie didn’t contain cornstarch.” • Spaghetti Factory’s linguine with clam sauce. For Della, Bellevue, Ky. “The best – any ideas how it was made?”

Mullane’s

My editor, Lisa Mauch, is my best researcher. Here's what she found on the Web regarding Mullane’s: • In 1848, William and Mary Mullane opened a small store in the West End and began selling taffy and molasses candy. (Cincinnati Magazine) • In the 1940s, Mullane’s operated a tea shop/restaurant in the arcade of the Carew Tower. Eventually the restaurant closed and was sold, but the name Mullane's was retained and a small restaurant by that name operated on Race Street between Seventh and Eighth streets until 2004. (Ancestry.com) • In 1959, George and Marilyn Case purchased the 111-year-old Mullane Taffy Company, which shipped its goodies all over the world, and moved it to larger quarters in Norwood. (Billboard Magazine). • Mullane’s soft taffy. For Liza Sunnenberg, a Wyoming reader. “Years ago in Cincinnati, there was a candy company named Mullane’s Taffy. They had two kinds: opaque, like you see all around; the other was rather translucent and just a wee bit softer. The company disappeared and I would love to know how to make the translucent taffy or purchase it.” 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 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

Park district receives high awards The Hamilton County Park District is pleased to accept four prestigious awards, three being top awards, from the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association in areas of park area development, natural resource management, and marketing and facility. Each year OPRA showcases Ohio’s best parks by honoring programs and projects that have made extraordinary commitments to Ohio communities. • In the category of park area development, the

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From left are: Hannah Grissom, Caleb Theisens and PVT Andrew Reif.

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A welcome home reception was recently held at the Gold Star Chili in Mount Washington to celebrate PFC Andrew Reif’s return home from his tour of duty in Iraq.

A welcome-home reception was recently held at the Gold Star Chili in Mount Washington to celebrate PFC Andrew Reif’s return home from his tour of duty in Iraq. PFC Reif most recently served in Taji, Iraq as a machine gunner with the United States Army National Guard as part of a security force removing troops from Iraq. The Mount Washington Gold Star Chili hosted Reif and 25 of his closest friends and family as a thank you for his commitment and service to the country. The celebration included a large banner welcoming Reif home and a

REUNIONS Goshen High School Class of 1979 – is having its 30 year class reunion Saturday, Nov. 21, at Valley Vineyards, 2276 E. US 22 and 3, Morrow, Ohio. Meet and greet is from 6-7 p.m. Dinner and DJ is from 7-11 p.m. No charge for meet and greet. Dinner and DJ is $30 per person. Make checks payable to Goshen High School Class of 1979, P.O. Box 27, Lebanon, Ohio 45036, c/o Debi Wallace. For questions, Contact Kim Cook at 967-1169, Debi Wallace at 673-1973, Diana Mohring at ddetmering@cinci.rr.com, Denise McFadden at denisemc09@yaloo.com, Nina Ross at 545-6289 or rosspologirl@hotmail.com, or Tim Johnson at 824-2353, or jt.johnson.1@hotmail.com. Our Lady of Victory Class of 1974 – is having its 35th reunion at 7

p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at St. Simon Church, Fr. Plagge Hall. Cost is $25 per person or $45 couple. Beer, wine, snacks and food will be available. Classmates that need to be located: Bruce Bruno, Paula Dietrich, Kim Meier, and Mary Ann Owens McCrillis. RSVP no later than Nov. 1 to any one of the following: Denise Emmett: 702-9077, Karen Wuebbling Sutthoff 738-4138, Kim Lynch Breitenbach 484-4913, Mary Pat McQuaide 922-8021, Suzette Brucato Timmer 9227085, or visit the class’ reunion page at www.facebook.com. St. Dominic Class of 1988 – reunion is being rescheduled for the fall at a date and place to be determined. E-mail Angela (Fischer) Seiter at angelaseiter@hotmail.com for information.

1970 – will have its 40th reunion on June 25 and 26. A buffet is planned for 7-11 p.m., Friday June 25, at Raffel’s Banquet Hall in Evendale. The class will also meet from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Sharon Woods, on Saturday, June 26, at Cardinal Crest camp site for a cookout. All classmates should contact Jim Young at jyoung4256@yahoo.com or Janice (Renner) Wilkins at Janice.Wilkins@hamiltonmrdd.org. Talawanda High School classes of 1964 and 1965 – are having a 45th reunion for 1965 and 46th reunion for 1964, July 23, 24 and 25, in Oxford, Ohio. Specific planning will take place in November, but initial contacts can be made to Alice Anderson Wedding at aj2mydad@yahoo.com, on facebook.com, or at 831-0336. Anyone is welcome to help plan.

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Anderson High School PTA’s 16th annual Craft Fair will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Anderson High School, 7560 Forest Road. This holiday craft fair features 100 crafters, 10 vendors, lunch, a bake sale and raffles. Parking and admission are both free. Craft items include candles, holiday décor, woodcrafted items, jewelry, handpainted glass ornaments, feather hair clips and pins and felted purses, totes and hats. Some of the vendors include Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, and Longaberger. Anderson PTA’s Craft Fair is a major fundraiser for the PTA. Monies raised go toward scholarships, minigrants for teachers, awards programs, Grandparents’ Day, and AHS Evening for the Arts, among other events. Call Suzie Pellegrini at 232-2346 or Kim Loseff at 624-0664 for additional details.

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tree to make his homecoming an even more special occasion. The celebration at Gold Star Chili was part of Gold Star’s Serving Our Troops program to honor returning soldiers and their families. To date, Gold Star has recognized nearly 70 service men and women and served more than 1,000 complimentary meals to honor them. Friends and family members interested in applying for a reception for someone who will/has returned home from serving in a U.S. military branch can visit www.goldstarchili.com.

This seminar will address the normal signs of aging and when some of these signs may indicate a problem. Afterwards, an Alzheimer’s caregiver, a physician and a representative from an Alzheimer’s specialized facility will share their thoughts and experiences as well as conduct an open forum question-and-answer session with the audience.

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large cake. Reif is a Mount Washington native and graduated from Walnut Hills High School in 2006. Reif and his brother, Dillon, also were Forest Hills Journal carriers. They began delivering the Forest Hills Journal when they were 8 and 9 years old, respectively. Reif delivered the Forest Hills Journal for more than eight years until he enrolled at the University of Cincinnati. Reif will not be home for Christmas, so his family also contacted the Corsi Tree Farm west of Bethel. Corsi allowed Reif’s family to cut down a

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Community

November 11, 2009

Susan Williams, director of education for Raptor Inc., introduces Lucy, a peregrine falcon.

Elissa Pogue, a volunteer with the Stanbery Park Advisory Council, paints a peace sign on the face of Clara Adkins, 9.

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Mt. Washington celebrated the fall season with a “splat.” The community recently conducted its annual Pumpkin Chuck at Stanbery Park. A highlight of the event is the launching of pumpkins from a trebuchet, a medieval weapon used to hurl stones in the Middle Ages. The trebuchets were built by Mt. Washington Community Council member Scott Kelley and several of his friends. From 300 to 400 pumpkins were “chucked” during the event, which also featured music, food and a peregrine falcon brought by Raptor Inc.

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November 11, 2009

DEATHS Thomas Michael Bodenstein

Thomas Michael “Tommy” Bodenstein, 41, of Parrish, Fla., and formerly of Anderson Township died Oct. 22. Survived by daughter, Jasmine Bodenstein; sister, Stacey Watkins; niece, Emily Fox; mother and stepfather, Joyce and David Seltzer; aunts, Cathy Jenner, Betty Frey and Karen Sanderson; step-daughter, Zuly Beltran; close friend, Elsa Oblinger; cousins, Justin Larbes, Jeremiah Larbes, Steve Frey, David Frey, Jake Sanderson, Andy Sanderson and Tori Herron; also survived by friends that live across the entire country. Preceded in death by father, Tom Bodenstein. Services were held Oct. 27 in Ellenton, Fla. A celebration of his life will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the home of Lisa Lovdal at 1990 Wolfangel Road in Anderson Township. Memorials to: Memorial

About obituaries

Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge. Call 248-7134 for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 242-4000 for pricing details. Fund for Tommy Bodenstein, c/o any PNC Bank. If you have photos that you would like included in the celebration on Nov. 21, e-mail: sbodenstein@zoomtown.com.

William L. Brammer

William L. Brammer, 85, of Anderson Township died Oct. 29. Survived by wife of 57 years, Lois C. Brammer; son, Dr. Paul (Joan) Brammer; daughter, Carolyn M. (Joe) Miller; sisters, Wilhelma Glore and Betty Carroll; and grandchildren, Jonathan, Justin, Nicholas

and Allison Brammer, and Joey V. Miller. Preceded in death by father, William Brammer; and mother, Ida Beatrice Morgan. Services were Nov. 2 at T.P. White and Sons Funeral Home. Memorials to: American Heart Association, 2936 Vernon Place, Cincinnati, OH 45219.

Roberta B. Hobson

Roberta B. “Bobbie” Hobson, 88, of Anderson Township died Oct. 25. Survived by son, Richard F. (Helen Q.) Hobson Jr.; daughter, Marberta H. (David) Heery; and grandchildren, Patrick, Spencer, Megan, Jack and Ben. Preceded in death by husband, Richard F. Hobson; father, Rev. Frederick Stevenson; and mother, Roberta Booth. Services were Nov. 3 at Mount Washington Presbyterian Church. Memorials to: Mount Washington Presbyterian Church Music Fund, 6474 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230.

RELIGION Anderson Hills Christian Church

The church is hosting its 26th annual Turkey Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. The homemade menu features turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls, desserts and beverages. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children ages 10 and under. Carryout is available. Visit www.andersonhillschristianchurch.org. The church is at 8119 Clough Pike; 474-2237.

Anderson Hills United Methodist

The church is hosting the Focus on the Family Simulcast Conference from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. The ticket price is $35. Walk-ins are welcome. A Newcomers Class is 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays through Dec. 3 at the church. This is a group for women who are new to the Cincinnati area, who are interested in Christian fellowship with other newcomers. The class reads and discusses Susan Miller’s book, “After the Boxes Are Unpacked: Moving On After Moving In.” The group is open to all women, whether you’ve been here two weeks or two years; you need not be a church member to attend.

Childcare is available by reservation. Contact Sue at 233-9556 or vicnsueb@fuse.net for more info or to enroll. The book is provided at cost; no charge for the class. 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. The church is at 7515 Forest Road, Anderson Township; 231-4172; www.andersonhillsumc.org.

Faith Christian Fellowship Church

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

AMERICAN BAPTIST

CHURCH OF GOD

MT WASHINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH

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2021 Sutton Ave

231-4445

Sunday Services

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

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

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BAPTIST Hyde Park Baptist Church Michigan & Erie Ave

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

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

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

Pastor: Lonnie & Erica Richardson Wednesday Evening Services - 7:00pm Sunday Morning Worship - 10:45 am

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

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

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

Paul G. Morris

Paul G. Morris, 76, of Anderson Township died Oct. 30. Survived by wife, Ginny Morris; son, Jerry (Mary Jane) Morris; daughter, Susan (Jeff) Newell; siblings, Helen (Ronnie) Strong and Gayle (Bill) Adkins; and grandchildren, Jessica and Tony Morris, Kristen, Brittany and Lisa Newell. Preceded in death by father, Harvey Morris; mother, Artie Simpson; and siblings, Opal Schmees, Betty Coleman and Danny Morris. Services were Nov. 4 at T.P. White and Sons Funeral Home.

Joyce L. Pearl

Joyce L. Pearl, 78, of Mount Washington died Oct. 28. Survived by sister, Jean Buchanon; nieces and nephews, Linda Volkerding, William Buchanon, Susan Eller and Larry Messinger; great-niece, Katie; great-nephew,

Matthew; and cousins, Kathleen, James and Jennifer Barry. Preceded in death by husband, Arnold Pearl; father, William M. Nagel; and mother, Emogene Robinson. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials to: Charity of donor’s choice.

William R. Schimpf

William R. Schimpf, 84, of Mount Washington died Oct. 29. Survived by wife, Mary Schimpf; daughters, Sue (Bob) Gedert, Marcia Schimpf and Janice (Gregg) Press; and grandchildren, Beth (Matt) Morse, Jennifer and Stephen Gedert. Preceded in death by father, John Schimpf; mother, Philomena Schneider; and siblings, Emil, Gus, Joe, Al and Sophia Schimpf. Services were Nov. 2 at Guardian Angels Church. Memorials to: American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

About religion First Baptist Church of Anderson Hills

The church is hosting Family Movie Matinee at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. They will show “The Santa Clause” to usher in the holiday. Everyone is invited to this free event. Make this a part of your holiday activities. Call 474-2441 for information. The church is at 1674 Eight Mile Road, Anderson Township; 4742441.

Linwood Baptist Church

The church invites the community to participate in a Christmas Talent Show Sunday, Dec. 6, to benefit the church’s Camp Kirkwood ministry. Sing, tell a story/joke, play an instrument, do a skit, (any Christmas-themed/family-friendly/sanctuary-appropriate talent). Pre-show dinner is at 6 p.m. and is free of charge. Call 871-8642 to sign up your “act.” The church is at 4808 Eastern Ave., Linwood; 231-4912.

Mount Washington Presbyterian Church Cell biologist, author and lecturer, Ursula Goodenough, will present two talks on religious naturalism Saturday, Nov. 21 at the church.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL Sunday Service 10:30am Cincinnati Country Day School 272-5800 www.horizoncc.com

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

Religion news is published at no charge on a space-available basis. Items must be to our office no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the following edition. If you are having a special service, rummage sale, dinner, bazaar, festival, revival, musical presentation, holiday services or special activity

that is open to the public, send us the information. E-mail announcements to foresthills@communitypres s.com, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. Mail to: Forest Hills Journal, Attention: Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, Ohio 45140.

Her presentations will offer a day for participants to further explore concepts about science and religion. Goodenough will present two different lectures. At 10:30 a.m., she will discuss “Are You a Religious Naturalist without Knowing It.” Her afternoon talk, “Darwin and the Sacred”, will begin at 1 p.m. A box lunch will be available during the break between talks. Advance registration is strongly recommended as seating is limited. Reservations may be made by sending a check for $10 per person to Mount Washington Presbyterian Church, 6474 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230 or by calling the church at 231-2650. Indicate if a vegetari-

an lunch is preferred when registering. Registration deadline is Monday, Nov. 16. The church is at 6474 Beechmont Ave.; 231-2650.

UNITED METHODIST

Youth Fellowship (grade 7-12), 6-8pm. www.andersonhillsumc.org

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR

INDIAN HILL Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 Phone 513-561-6805 Fax 513-561-0894

Nursery Care Provided

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

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LUTHERAN ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

Good Shepherd (E LCA) www.goodshepherd.com

7701 Kenwood Rd.

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

UNITED METHODIST

NON-DENOMINATIONAL NorthStar Vineyard Community Church

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

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HARTZELL UMC

8999 Applewood Dr Blue Ash 891 8527

(off Larchview, off Plainfield at Cross County Hwy.) email: hartzell-umc@fuse.net Sunday School 9 AM & 10:30 AM Sunday Worship 9 AM & 10:30 AM Child Care provided 10:30AM

Rev. Robert Roberts, Pastor

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

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

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

513.753.1993 vineyardeastgate.org

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

Sunday Worship 8am & 9:30am

Focus on the Family presents “Focus on Parenting” Nov. 14. The conference is a live national simulcast that will bring parents practical, proven solutions to inspire lasting faith in their kids – from tots to teens. The conference is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, live via satellite, at Anderson Hills United Methodist Church, Beechmont Ave. and Forest, across from Anderson Towne Center. It will explore the spiritual health of youth and receive wisdom, encouragement and practical everyday tools from parenting leaders such as Dr. Kevin Leman, author of “Have a New Kid By Friday,” Elisa Morgan of MOPS Int’l, Larry Fowler of Awana, and more. Tickets are $35 per person and includes lunch. For more information, visit the special events page at www.andersonhillsumc.org or call 231-4172, or visit the conference Web site at http://www.ccn.tv/focusonparenting/.

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

Church to host national parenting conference

Zion Lutheran Church

Sr. Pastor Mark Rowland Ann Luzader, Mike Carnevale

Sunday School for Children & Adults at 9:30am & 11:00am.

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

7515 Forest Rd. at Beechmont Ave 231-4172

Traditional Service 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Service 9:30 & 11:00am (Nursery care from 9:15am-12:15pm.)

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

Church School for Everyone 10:10 am

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

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

Jeff Hill • Minister

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

FAITH CHRISTIAN

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

271-8442

Dr. R. Edgar Bonniwell, Sr. Minister

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

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

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST HERITAGE UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN CHURCH

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

“One Church, Many Paths” www.huuc.net

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST United Church of Christ in Oakley

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

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

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

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November 11, 2009

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Society gives $80K

The American Cancer Society has given $80,000 to Cincinnati-area hospitals to pay for mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women. The grants will pay for 880 mammograms and are provided through proceeds from

the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, which raised more than $600,000 this month to help the Society save lives from breast cancer and create more birthdays. Hospitals receiving the funds are: The Jewish Hospital, receiving $50,350; Mercy

Hospitals in Anderson, Clermont and Fairfield, receiving $10,440; Tri-Health Hospitals, receiving $5,000; University Hospital, receiving $5,000; The Christ Hospital, receiving $3,050; Ft. Hamilton Hospital, receiving $3,050 and West Chester Medical Center, receiving $3,050.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the American Cancer Society’s noncompetitive five-mile walk to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer. It is the Society’s signature breast cancer event and the largest breast cancer walk of its kind in the nation.

This year’s walk brought more than 12,000 walkers to Yeatman’s Cove in Cincinnati on Oct. 11. In just 13 years, the Cincinnati event has raised nearly $5 million. All Strides events nationwide have raised more than $340 million since 1993.

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BUSINESS UPDATE Lunch N’ Learn

The Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce will host the “How to Take Real Advantage of the New Online Power of Social Media... Without Touching Your Computer!” Lunch N’ Learn noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Anderson Center. Speaker Bob Howard of BoLa Marketing will help business owners understand how to create service experiences their customers will want to share on their favorite online social media sites. The program is free but space is limited. To RSVP, contact the chamber at 474-4802 or info@andersonareachamber.org. PROVIDED

Panerathon

DunnhumbyUSA recently partnered with The Freestore Foodbank and Panera Bread to create “Panerathon to Fight Hunger” to encourage people to support the local fight for children’s hunger. Employees who participated in the Panerathon, a 2-mile walk and 4-mile run that took place in Hyde Park, were, from left: front row, Catie Eggert (Norwood), Jessica Gordon (Ft. Thomas, Ky.), Jayme Wilkins (Norwood); back row, Karen Harmon (Ft. Wright), Anna Harrison (Mt. Lookout), Madhulika Kannuswamy (Hyde Park), John Owed (Mt. Adams), Maranda Montgomery (Anderson Township), Holly Adrien (Oakley), Clare Keylock (Hyde Park) and Michael McGowan (Oakley).

About police reports

Arrests/citations

Elnar Torres, 44, 24 W. 69th St., falsification, Oct. 20. Daniel Gilbert, 31, 919 Anderson Hills Drive, domestic violence, Oct. 22. Steven Kretten, 28, 396 Rhonda Court, heroin possession, drug instrument, paraphernalia, driving under suspension, Oct. 22. Timothy D. Curry, 53, 6954 Paddison Road, domestic violence, Oct. 25. Juvenile, 16, curfew violation, Oct. 24. Antonio Gonzalez, 24, Highland Avenue, falsification, Oct. 23. Richard L. Ainsley, 40, 6112 Navarre Place, theft, Oct. 22. Aaron Knicley, 22, 908 Headwick, theft, obstructing official business, Oct. 22. Jeffrey Buchanan, 41, 1180 Rosetree, drug paraphernalia, failure to confine dog, Oct. 22. Lindsay L. Brenner, 28, 4187 Knollview Court, theft, Oct. 24. Ryan D. Walters, 43, 1131 Valleywood, carrying concealed weapons, Oct. 21.

Incidents/investigations Burglary

Cellphone, basketball tickets, etc. taken; over $2,500 at 8535 Prilla Lane, Oct. 24. Leaf blower, watches, cameras, etc. taken at 2981 Newtown Road, Oct. 22.

Criminal damage

Mirror broken off vehicle at 8527 Rathman Place, Oct. 17. Sign damaged at Stonegate at Nagel, Sept. 30.

Domestic violence

At Anderson Hills Drive, Oct. 22. At Paddison Road, Oct. 15.

Fraud

Female stated ID used with no authorization at 1714 Laval Drive, Oct. 19.

The Community Press publishes names of adults charged with offenses. The information is a public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contactpolice: • Anderson Township: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Lt. Mike Hartzler, District 5 commander, 825-2280. • Cincinnati District 2 – California and Mount Washington: Capt. Douglas Wiesman, District 2 commander. Kelley Macbeth, neighborhood officer, 352-3591. • Newtown: Tom Synan, chief, 561-7697 or 825-2280. Male stated ID used with no authorization at 8139 Broadwell, Oct. 24.

vehicle at Turpin High School at Bartels Road, Oct. 21. GPS unit, pager, etc. taken from vehicle at 1705 Fitzwalter Court, Oct. 22. DVD player and change taken from vehicle at 6977 Moorfield, Oct. 23. Wallet, etc. taken from vehicle at 7005 Moorfield, Oct. 23. Wallet taken from vehicle at 8466 Linderwood, Oct. 19. Boots taken from Gabriel Brothers; $120 at Beechmont Avenue, Oct. 22. Check taken off porch at 7786 Meadowcreek, Oct. 22. Three checks taken at 1552 Citadel Place, Oct. 17. Tool bag with tools taken from vehicle at Kroger; over $280 at Beechmont Avenue, Oct. 20. DVD player, Gameboy, etc. taken from vehicle; $166 at 8529 Northport, Oct. 21. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers; $24.38 at Eight Mile Road, Oct. 24. Scarf taken from Macy’s; $58 at Ohio 125, Oct. 24. I-Pod, left at I-HOP, was taken; $299 at Beechmont Avenue, Oct. 24. Sweat shirt taken from Plato’s Closet; $50 at Beechmont Avenue, Oct. 23.

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Items spray painted on Anderson Bike Trail at Five Mile Road, Oct. 17.

Female juvenile reported missing at 1200 block of Tallberry Drive, Oct. 23. GPS unit, cellphone, etc. taken from vehicle; $450 at 981 Keswick, Oct. 20. 1996 Cadillac taken at 105 Asbury, Oct. 19. Change taken from vehicle; $7 at 1055 Nottingham Drive, Oct. 24. Wallet, left at McDonald’s, was taken at Beechmont Avenue, Oct. 26. Seven pair of eyeglasses taken from Wing Eyecare; $2,000 at Beechmont Avenue, Oct. 24. Cellphone, wallet, etc. taken from

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CINCINNATI DISTRICT 2 Arrests/citations

Greg Motley, born 1982, assault knowingly harm victim, 2110 Salvador St., Oct. 30. Heather N Cook, born 1987, aggravated assault, 2110 Salvador St., Oct. 31. Jeffrey Stamper, born 1978, theft

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Ingrams Ridge Drive: Traditions Investments-Anderson Ltd. to Zicka Homes Ltd.; $110,000. Ingrams Ridge Drive: Traditions Investments-Anderson Ltd. to Zicka Homes Ltd.; $110,000. Pine Run Drive: Great Southern Land Co. LLC to LT Zaring Builder II LLC; $140,000. 1063 Oysterbay Drive: Norman Gretchen A. to Fields Keith A. & Cathy J.; $182,000. 1234 Schirmer Ave.: Miller Kimberly R. to Williams Travis Michael; $103,000. 1586 Cohasset Drive: Lussier Dennis J. to Perry Marjorie R.; $155,000. 1638 Eight Mile Road: Friedrich Martha V. to Mcdonald John C.; $74,000. 2197 Eight Mile Road: Andrews Larry E. & Jennifer D. to Horn Janice S. Tr; $175,000. 6322 Spyglassridge Drive: Hudson Greggory A. & Sharon Q. to Bsalta 2005-09 Bank Of New York; $395,000.

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under $300, 2120 Beechmont Ave., Oct. 26. David Mccane, born 1977, obstruction official business, 2224 Salvador St., Oct. 28. Funa Liu, born 1956, theft under $300, 2120 Beechmont Ave., Oct. 29. Justin A Bayliss, born 1986, possession of drugs, 2120 Beechmont Ave., Oct. 30.

Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate. 6416 Evelyn Drive: Vaske Cindy Lou Tr to Boschert Kelly R.; $102,000. 6775 Hidden Hills Drive: Brodie Shaun T. & Katherine A. to Warden Glenn & Julie; $511,285. 7225 Concordridge Drive: Davis Sara L. to Esinduy Cem H. & Monica Rae Esinduy; $225,000. 7343 Ridgepoint Drive: Termin Niki@3 to Wortham Maryanna B.; $98,000. 7390 Ridgepoint Drive: Deguzman Celedonia C. to Teller James T. & Katherine L.; $80,500. 8245 Wycliffe Drive: Shipp David T. & Connie J. to Garrymore Robert S. & Teresa W.; $535,000.

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ANDERSON TOWNSHIP FIRE & EMS RUNS Thursday, Oct. 1

5:45 p.m., State Road, person unconscious/unresponsive 6:35 p.m., Broadwell Road, chest pain 7:06 p.m., Sherman Avenue, sick person 7:17 p.m., Asbury Hills Drive, person injured in a fall 9:49 p.m., Clough Pike, person unconscious/unresponsive 10:12 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, person injured in a fall 11:42 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, assist back to bed

Friday, Oct. 2

12:44 a.m., Clough Pike, sick person 3:31 a.m., Summithills Drive, sick person 7:43 a.m., Woodruff Road, person unconscious/unresponsive 7:55 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, sick person 8:52 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, person unconscious/unresponsive 9:58 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, chest pain 10:04 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, auto accident/person injured 11:56 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, person unconscious/unresponsive 12:26 p.m., Eight Mile Road, medical emergency 12:43 p.m., Forest Road, medical emergency 3:03 p.m., Forest Road, medical emergency 2:45 p.m., Batavia & Eight Mile, auto accident/person injured 4:02 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, passenger vehicle fire 5:19 p.m., Batavia Road, auto accident/entrapment 5:58 p.m., Clough & Mt. Carmel, auto accident/person injured 6:36 p.m., Castleberry Court, back pain 7:02 p.m., Asbury Hills Drive, alarm system sounded due to malfunction 11:05 p.m., Round Bottom Road, medical emergency

Saturday, Oct. 3

9:17 a.m., Crotty Court, stroke 9:25 a.m., Whetzel Street, dispatched & cancelled en route 9:44 a.m., Verdale Drive, stroke 12:53 p.m., US 52 & Asbury, auto accident/veh fire/fuel

12:56 p.m., Linderwood Lane, medical emergency 4:19 p.m., Paddison Road, medical emergency 6:13 p.m., Eight Mile & Clough, gasoline or other flammable liquid spill

Sunday, Oct. 4

11:14 a.m., Barnsdale Court, person unconscious/unresponsive 11:05 p.m., Four Mile Road, medical emergency

Monday, Oct. 5

3:54 a.m., Sunny Acres Drive, head injury 7:30 a.m., Mt. Carmel & Round Bottom, auto accident/person injured 7:44 a.m., State Road, chest pain 11:00 a.m., Eight Mile Road, medical alarm 12:48 p.m., Oak Street, dispatched & cancelled en route 3:18 p.m., Apple Blossom Lane, sick person 4:04 p.m., Sacred Heart Lane, medical emergency 8:07 p.m., High Meadows Drive, outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 8:12 p.m., Round Bottom Road, head injury 9:56 p.m., Lawyer Road, gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 10:33 p.m., Hamiltonhills Drive, gas leak (natural gas or LPG)

Tuesday, Oct. 6

3:28 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, person injured in a fall 10:30 a.m., Forest Road, medical emergency 10:53 a.m., Five Mile Road, person with a laceration 3:27 p.m., Five Mile Road, smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 5:30 p.m., King Louis Court, sick person 5:44 p.m., Sacred Heart Lane, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 7:11 p.m., Five Mile Road, dispatched & cancelled en route 7:57 p.m., Bishopsbridge Drive, smoke detector activation, no fire unintentional 8:33 p.m., Shawnee Trace Court, abdominal pain 11:44 p.m., Stonegate Drive, trouble breathing

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Wednesday, Oct. 7

6:24 a.m., Sunny Acres Drive, person injured in a fall 7:57 a.m., Eversole Road, sick person 10:28 a.m., State Road, sick person 11:22 a.m., Five Mile & Interstate 275, assist police or other governmental agency 11:35 a.m., Bishopsbridge Drive, smoke detector activation, no fire unintentional 12:05 p.m., Five Mile Road, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 12:05 p.m., Five Mile Road, person injured in a fall 3:15 p.m., State Road, chest pain 2:17 p.m., Five Mile Road, trouble breathing 5:24 p.m., Northport Drive, smoke scare, odor of smoke 5:53 p.m., Sacred Heart Lane, medical emergency 8:35 p.m., Asbury Road, person injured in a fall 11:53 p.m., Verdale Drive, person with a headache

Thursday, Oct. 8

11:15 a.m., Yellowglen Drive, medical alarm 12:28 p.m., Round Bottom Road, abdominal pain 4:51 p.m., Kellogg Avenue, detector activation, no fire - unintentional 6:39 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, person assaulted 8:41 p.m., Ridgepoint Drive, nonbreather/cardiac arrest

Friday, Oct. 9

4:39 a.m., Hawkstone Drive, assist back to bed 10:25 a.m., Andersonwoods Drive, medical emergency 10:46 a.m., State Road, chest pain 12:35 p.m., Five Mile & Interstate 275, auto accident/person injured 1:14 p.m., Five Mile Road, trouble breathing 4:03 p.m., Salem Road, person unconscious/unresponsive 5:04 p.m., Clough & Fox Hollow, chemical spill or leak 9:53 p.m., State Road, alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional

Saturday, Oct. 10

1:09 a.m., Trade, rescue or EMS standby

7:22 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, chest pain 8:01 a.m., Collinsdale Avenue, nonbreather/cardiac arrest 12:17 p.m., State Road, trouble breathing 12:48 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, person unconscious/unresponsive 1:35 p.m., Indian Creek Road, sick person 7:44 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, trouble breathing

Sunday, Oct. 11

1:46 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, sick person 3:50 a.m., Wittshire Lane, assist back to bed 6:29 a.m., State Road, smoke detector activation due to malfunction 7:23 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, person injured in a fall 7:42 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, diabetic emergency 11:18 a.m., Hunley Road, medical emergency 1:28 p.m., Lamplite Court, gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 3:15 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, chest pain 3:36 p.m., Bartels Road, person injured 5:11 p.m., Forest Road, trouble breathing 5:21 p.m., Pebble Court, sick person 5:55 p.m., Denallen Drive, cooking fire, confined to container 9:40 p.m., Sutton Road, person unconscious/unresponsive

Monday, Oct. 12

4:44 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, nonbreather/cardiac arrest 9:43 a.m., Forest Road, medical emergency 10:58 a.m., Kellogg Avenue, person injured in a fall 1:34 p.m., Victor Avenue, chest pain 2:34 p.m., Pebble Court, possible heart attack

Tuesday, Oct. 13

1:20 a.m., Pebble Court, chest pain 5:32 a.m., Knightsbridge Drive, person with a high fever 6:40 a.m., Clough Pike, gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 11:44 a.m., Five Mile Road, sick person 3:03 p.m., Northport Drive, dispatched & cancelled en route

6:02 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, chest pain 6:34 p.m., Clydes Crossing Drive, person with a headache 6:45 p.m., Altadena Drive, arcing, shorted electrical equipment 7:19 p.m., Wittshire Lane, person injured in a fall 9:53 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, water or steam leak 10:22 p.m., Alnetta Drive, assist back to bed

Wednesday, Oct. 14

12:21 a.m., Paddison Road, diabetic emergency 10:57 a.m., Ridgepoint Drive, back pain 11:01 a.m., State Road, trouble breathing 11:17 a.m., Bondick Drive, sick person 12:27 p.m., Pinewell Drive, person unconscious/unresponsive 2:22 p.m., Five Mile Road, chest pain 3:3 p.m., YMCA Road, medical emergency 3:57 p.m., State Road, medical emergency 6:12 p.m., Bowen Avenue, diabetic emergency

Thursday, Oct. 15

5:17 a.m., Clough Pike, trouble breathing 8:44 a.m., Beechmont Avenue, head injury 1:19 p.m., Beechmont Avenue, medical emergency 4:59 p.m., Burney Lane, sick person 9:58 p.m., Forest Road, back pain 11:30 p.m., Wayside Avenue, gas leak (natural gas or LPG)

Friday, Oct. 16

3:30 a.m., Yarger Drive, medical emergency 8:48 a.m., Gammwell & Robinway, gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 10:11 a.m., Five Mile Road, person unconscious/unresponsive 11:17 a.m., Montchateau Drive, person unconscious/unresponsive 11:33 a.m., Royalgreen Drive, person injured 1:13 p.m., Jager Court, trouble breathing 1:39 p.m., State Road, removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 4:26 p.m., Laverty Lane, allergic reaction

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