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Greenhills pool fee takes a dive By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

Greenhills residents can make use of the village pool for a much lower cost this month. Municipal Manager Jane Berry said the pool will charge $2 for ages 14 and younger and $4 for 14 and older, including adults, every Tuesday through the end of July. The special price is for Greenhills residents only and proof of residency is required. “We know the economy is suffering and a lot of families may not have the resources for their children to enjoy the pool,” Berry said. She said another reason for the reduced fee is to help in the battle of childhood obesity. “It’s an epidemic in our country and we want to encourage children to be physically active while they have fun,” Berry said. “We will try this for the month of July and see how it works.” The program, if successful, may be extended. Regular pool rates are $1 for ages 2-4, $4 for ages 5-7, $6.50 for ages 8-17 and $7 for adults. Village youngsters must bring their report card as proof of residency and adults must show a driver license. For more information, call the village at 825-2100.

Village officials are giving Greenhills residents a chance to dive into the pool for a reduced price.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our calendar of events to start planning today. LIFE, B2

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Jill Wilkey assembles the chimes for the Cincinnati Civic Orchestra performance at Mount Healthy’s city park Thursday, June 25. For more photos see page A5.

Parish marks 50th anniversary By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

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Our Lady of the Rosary celebrates the 50th anniversary of its church dedication Sunday, July 19. “There will be an 11:30 a.m. Mass to celebrate 50 years of worship in the church structure that has become a landmark and symbol of our Catholic faith in Greenhills,” said Barb Grothjan, parish communications coordinator. “We’re hoping it will be a reunion of sorts, with lots of old friends and familiar faces reconnecting that day.”

While the church is 50 years old, Grothjan said the parish dates back to 1938. “We were first called the Greenhills Catholic Colony in 1938 with Father George Kuntz serving as administrator,” she said. “From 1938 to 1947, one Mass was held each Sunday in the gymnasium of the Community Building. Some long-time parishioners still recall sitting on folding chairs, while mass was celebrated from a portable altar near the gym stage.” In 1946, the present church site was acquired and in 1947

ground was broken and blessed for the first section of the new school building. In 1951 the basement and partial first floor served as a fourclassroom school, offices and church. “At that time, the chapel was so small that many had to be content with sitting in the school cafeteria and viewing the services through two doors,” Grothjan said. For more information about the anniversary celebration, contact the OLR Parish Activity Center at 825-8626 or at info@olr.net.

Mount Healthy will celebrate the Red, White and Blue with a party in the city park at 7 p.m. Friday, July 3. There will be a parade for ages 3-12. Children can decorate their bikes, scooters, strollers and wagons to vie for the most patriotic decorated prize. Parade participants must be accompanied by an adult. There will music, food and refreshments with fireworks ending the evening in style. The park is located at McMakin Avenue and Perry Street. For more information call the city at 931-8840. A number of Springfield Township neighborhoods will also celebrate with parades and celebrations. The list includes Pleasant Run Farms with its annual parade at 10 a.m. starting at the John Wesley United Methodist Church, 1927 Kemper Road. It ends at the Clifford George Park, Mill Road and Forester Drive, for a short ceremony. The Hamilton County Park District presents an Independence Day Scavenger Hunt, Sunday, July 5, at Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road. The Red, White and Blue Scavenger Hunt will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pick up a list from the naturalist at the Great Oaks trailhead. Return with findings by 3:30 p.m. for a prize. Call 521-7275 for information.

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Police: Man kills elderly parents, self Gannett News Service Forest Park - A 49-yearold man is believed to have shot his elderly parents in their Waycross Road home before turning the gun on himself, police say. Police were called about 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27 by other family members

who had not heard from 86year-old Joseph Haynes and 72-year-old Joan Haynes. When police arrived at the Haynes residence at 1292 Waycross Road, they found the elderly couple dead from gun shot wounds. They also found the body of their son, 49-year-old

William Haynes, who was apparently living at the home recently after moving from Florida. A handgun was used in the shootings. As of Saturday night, police had no motive for the shootings. Hamilton County Coroner O'dell Owens said that

autopsies and toxicology tests will be performed on all three bodies, but results may not be known for a couple of weeks. Owens said that "something was left behind" at the home by William Haynes "that will need to analyzed,'' but would not say if it is a

note written by the gunman. The coroner would not discuss the number of wounds suffered by the elderly couple, but said there were no signs of a struggle. “There most often is no sign of struggle in these murder-suicide cases,” Owens said. "There is no

struggle, because it usually happens very quickly. No one expects to be murdered by a loved one." The Hamilton County coroner’s office and the Forest Park police are continuing their investigation. For more updates, visit Cincinnati.com/Forestpark.

Township. The evening is open to all alumni of the school. The local band the Retro Vibes will donate their talents to provide the music. There also will be games, raffles and memorabilia to buy. The cost is $12.50 in advance and $15 at the door. Send a check payable to the NCH Alumni Assn. Include the year of graduation, maiden name if applicable, phone number and e-mail in selfaddressed envelope to Linda Thinnes Braunwart, 6831 Richard Ave., Cincinnati , OH 45224. For more information, call Braunwart at 522-9058.

classic traditional jazz. Concerts are free but a park district motor vehicle permit is required to enter the park. The permits are available at the gate for $1 for a one-day permit and $5 for an annual sticker.

BRIEFLY Levy meeting

The Finneytown Local School District School Board has a special session Tuesday, July 7, to discuss a possible operating levy on the November ballot. The meeting is at 4 p.m. in the administrative offices, 8916 Fontainebleau Terrace.

For more information call the district at 728-3700.

Curious Naturalist Club

Do you know a 7 to 12 year old that loves nature? For just $10, they can join the Hamilton County Park District’s Curious Naturalist Club where they can download a

variety of activities that encourage them to explore nature while earning prizes. Membership includes a free magnifying glass, access to the CNC Web site, and special programs for club members only. Visit GreatParks.org for information on how to join.

Fundraiser

To help raise money for its scholarship fund, the North College Hill High School Alumni Association is having its third annual social Friday, Sept. 11. It will be from 7-11 p.m. at the Charles Gailey VFW on Brownsway Lane in Colerain

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The next Concert on the Commons in Greenhills is from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, July 8. Lee’s Junction performs big band music and the evening includes the antics of Funny Companie Clowns. The concerts are free and on the Commons at Winton and Farragut roads. Call 851-2856 for more information.

First honors

Three North College Hill women recently were honored by the Change NCH organization. Jean Harp, Pat Hendrix and Elverna Murray are the first recipients of the group’s award for their work with the Community Concerns group and other community projects. Community Concerns meets the second Tuesday of every month, but will be taking the summer off. The meetings, which are open to all North College Hill residents, will resume in September. Change NCH is a recently formed Political Action Committee promoting candidates for city council.

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Metro schedule

Metro buses will operate on a holid a y schedule F r i d a y, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. July 3 is the designated federal holiday since July 4 falls on Saturday. Access specialized service for people with disabilities will also operate on a holiday schedule July 3. Both services will return to a regular Saturday schedule on July 4. Metro administrative offices, the Metro call center and the Metro sales office will be closed July 3 and July 4. For complete bus information, call Metro at 621-4455 weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or visit www.gometro.com.

Outdoor women

A one-day event for women in the outdoors is sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Southwestern Ohio Conservation Club, 6084 Morgan Road, Cleves. Courses offered include: An Artist's Touch, archery, bass fishing, fishing basics, handgun, introduction to firearms, introduction to hiking, knife and hawk, leather/beads, outdoor cooking, photography basics, self defense, shotgun and trap shooting, turkey hunting & calling, and Walk on the Wild side, all taught by qualified instructors. The $50 cost includes four courses, use of equipment and breakfast, lunch and snacks. To register, call 576-1095 or e-mail hcade@cinci.rr.com.

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Forest Park Historical Society honored for efforts By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com

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Brandon Wiers, Forest Park Historical Society member, holds up the group’s booklet briefly detailing the history of the city. The group recently received an award for historic preservation.

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Forest Park Historical Society, was on hand to give the award to the group, which began in 1993. Forney said it was nice to have the society’s efforts rewarded. During the group’s brief history, she said they’ve been able to collect a myriad of information detailing the city’s long history and have taken part in efforts to preserve a historic home located in the

city. The historical society has also helped create the civic hall of fame and helped celebrate Forest Park’s 50th anniversary. During the award presentation, Forney also noted the group’s work in creating a brief history of the city. City Manager Ray Hodges, who spoke at the ceremony, thanked the historical society for preserving Forest Park’s “rich history.”

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Mount Healthy brings concert to city park By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

Despite weather worries, the Cincinnati Civic Orchestra performed to the delight of the audience at Mount Healthy’s city park Thursday, June 25. It was the second summer concert for the orchestra arranged with the help

of Anne Cole, a Mount Healthy councilmember and member of the orchestra. Mayor Joe Roetting said he hopes it will continue to be an annual summer treat for residents and visitors. The evening also included a reception celebrating the orchestra’s 80th anniversary.

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Mount Healthy residents Andrew and Anne Cole could have walked to the park to perform with the civic orchestra. Anne Cole is on Mount Healthy council and plays clarinet while her son plays trumpet. HEIDI FALLON/STAFF

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Seton valedictorian never missed school

Attendance streak dates back to St. Margaret Mary By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Never missing a day of school has been worthwhile for Seton High School senior Katie Ritter. The North College Hill native is the valedictorian of Seton’s class of 2009. She earned the highest grade point average in her class, and had perfect attendance all four years of high school. Ritter already has an award for never missing a day of grade school as well. She’s been in class every single day it was required of her since she was a first-grader at St. Margaret Mary in North College Hill all the way through her last day at Seton. “It’s pretty neat to say I’ve been in school my entire life,” she said. “I’m very proud that I was able

to accomplish so much.” She said she rarely gets sick, and she’s never been sick to the point where she thought if she went to school Ritter she would put her teachers and fellow students at risk of catching an illness. Ritter said once she’d gone a few years of grade school with perfect attendance she decided she wanted to try and maintain a flawless attendance record until she graduated high school. “I wanted to push through. I have a strong work ethic,” she said. “And I have five Advanced Placement classes, so it’s tough to miss one day and then catch up on the work.” She said there never was a day when the thought of staying home from school and taking it easy crossed her mind. “That’s just not me,” she said.

“For me, I always want to do the best I can.” Which is likely one reason she is the top student in her class. Ritter said she was honored and thankful to learn she was Seton’s valedictorian for 2009, and she credits her peers and teachers for motivating her to work hard. “Seton is such a great school and our class did so many great things this year,” she said. “I’m very humbled and honored to represent them and Seton as this year’s valedictorian.” A volleyball, basketball and softball player all four years at Seton, Ritter was also involved with Campus Ministry, National Honor Society, the Latin Club, various mission trips and a national youth leadership forum. She said she’s attending the University of Notre Dame this fall and plans to major in mechanical engineering. “I feel so prepared for college,” she said. “I know I’ll be all right because of the education and background Seton has given me.”

No doubt, NCH graduate proves herself By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com One of Khyara Harris’ dreams was to find a way to pay for college. Dedication, determination and a personal drive have, so far, paid off with $23,375 in scholarships. Harris, 18, of Springfield Township, said she was far from a good student and model child until she entered her sophomore year. “I was an angry child,” she said with a beaming smile. She said she was working through a lot of issues, including losing a cousin and several peers to gun violence. “My family encouraged us in academics and sports, but I refused to do anything. I was grounded a lot. “Finally, I decided enough is enough.” With her sights set on a career in TV broadcasting and/or psychology, Harris is planning to attend the University of Toledo in the fall. She’ll be heading for college with a pretty hefty bank account. Her financial awards include the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, the Anthony Munoz Straight A Foundation, the Greater Cincinnati Debutante and Diplomats, the Greater Cincinnati African American Foundation, the North College Hill High School faculty and the alumni association scholarships, and a modest boost from her West College Hill neighbors. “My goal has been to go to college for free or close to it,” she said. “I’ve watched my parents struggle sending my two brothers to college and I knew when it was my turn, it would be hard. “I still have several more interviews so I’m hoping for additional scholarships.” Harris said, along with her parents, Paulette and Ron Harris, she’s been nudged along in her

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Khyara Harris holds a binder stuffed with high school accomplishments that resulted in her being in the top five of her 2009 class and amassing thousands of dollars in scholarships. successes by Mark Breitenstein, a school career counselor. “He helped our group with writing and he edited my first essay so much it looked like there was blood all over it from the red ink,” she said. “He didn’t change the last ones I wrote for him and that

made me feel so good.” Harris said she was also inspired by a quote she’s borrowed for her own life - “I love for you to doubt me so I can prove myself.” “Isn’t that a great quote?” she said. “It really describes me, I think.”

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Juan Leon-Perez, a health technology student from Winton Woods High School has named a Student of the Month for May. Students of the Month are chosen by instructors for their academic achievements and leadership within their program and throughout the school.

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The Winton Woods Warrior Academic Advisory Committee has launched its official Web site for parents of the district who want to be engaged in the academic process, support academic standards and improve student performance. The Web site is www.warrior-academics.com.

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Sheri Conrad and Melissa Webb are winners of the inaugural Crystal Apple Teacher of the Year Award. According to principal Steve Denny, the award, sponsored by the Horace-Mann Company, a business partner of the school, recognizes excellence in teaching. Webb, who teach- Conrad es math and science, and Conrad, who teaches physical education, were nominated and selected by their fellow teachers on the basis of the following criteria: excellence in teaching, consistently maintains high expectations for academics Webb and citizenship, will do “whatever it takes” to help a student see success, team player, stays positive, goes above and beyond the call, and places the good of students, other staff and school above self.

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Senior Luke Spencer was named WCPO Student of the Week for the week of April 27. Spencer has a 3.98 grade-point average and is ranked 16 out of 289 in his class. He is a member of the National Honor Society and a section leader for the varsity ensemble choir, and was first-team All-Fort Ancient Valley Conference and All-City in soccer. According to Kevin Jones, WWHS senior counselor, what sets Spencer apart is the fact that “he’s battled great adversity and has done so with a grace uncommon for a student his age.” Spencer was a freshman when he lost his mother to cancer. • The varsity ensemble received a superior or “1” rating in Class AA at the Ohio Music Educators Association state competition. Groups that participate in state-level competition are evaluated on a scale from 1 to 5 according to the difficulty level of the music performed. Class AA is the most difficult level of competition. • Senior Sarah Monroe was named Student of the Month at the April meeting of the Winton Woods City School District Board of Education. Monroe has a 4.6 grade-point average and is ranked sixth out of 267 graduating seniors. In addition to academics, she has worked on four drama productions at Monroe the high school, both backstage and on stage, most recently portraying Ingrid Reisenweber in this year’s spring musical, “Hello Dolly!” Monroe also is a member of the varsity ensemble and girls’ a capella group, Counterpoint, participated in marching and symphonic bands, is active in her church youth group and works parttime. She is the daughter of Bob and Marty Monroe of Springfield Township. • Meteorologist Larry Handley recently visited Nancy Galster’s ninth-grade physical science class. Handley talked to the students about meteorology as a career and its college requirements plus some of his own severe weather encounters. • Senior Vicky Avila Perez was named the WCPO Student of the Week for the week of May 25. Perez is ranked 27th out of 295 students in her senior class with a 3.5 grade-point average. Senior counselor Kevin Jones said Perez understands the opportunity that education can provide her. “Being born in California to a Perez Mexican immigrant family has taught her the value of hard work,” Jones said. “She has seen the example of her family members working long

hours in difficult jobs trying to provide for her family.” “Vicky has not taken the easy way out but rather has pushed herself to develop as a student. She has made the connection between hard work, intelligence and setting goals to the future professional success that she desires to obtain,” Jones said. • Math teacher Tim Tilton has been published in the Spring 2009 issue of The Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, the magazine of the Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Tilton’s activity involves 61 high school level math problems that (almost) all have an answer equal to 1. Tilton said he has always enjoyed difficult-looking problems that have the simple answer of one. “The Tilton problems are about using different techniques to show your work,” said Tilton. “You already know what the answer is.” Reviewers of the activity when it was submitted said they “were impressed by the variety of problems and the techniques required to do them.” • The Foreign Language Club is reaching out by supporting Doctors Without Borders, an international medical humanitarian organization that assists people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect or catastrophe. Jacinte Lytle, the school's French teacher and the advisor of the Foreign Language Club, sent the organization a check for $850. At the beginning of the school year, Lytle met with two of her former French III students, Anna Nkrumah and Brianne James, to form the club. As they discussed the importance of community service, the girls explained that they wanted their focus to be on Darfur, Sudan. Club members held bake sales before the holidays, promoted French holidays such as St. Nicholas Dec. 6, had a Mardi Gras celebration with the entire school and sold food at the school's end-of-year Powder Puff football game. Though club members wanted to purchase T-shirts, they decided the children of Darfur needed the funds much more. At the end of the school year, the club had accumulated $850. Members of this year's Foreign Language Club were president Anna Nkrumah, vice president Brianne James, secretary Hawa Keelson, photographer Gabriela Sanchez, Emmanuel Adjei, Bernice Adinkra, Ethelinda Adinkra, Rebecca Lowery, Suniti Nelson, Vicky Maria Perez, Ji Hyun Song, Tresor Vunda and Asha Waller.

Winton Woods Middle School

The school has announced its Students of the Month for April 2009. They were nominated by the teaching staff because of the quality of their work, their efforts in class, their responsibility level and behavior at school, their attitude, and their relationship to their peers and teachers. Honored were seventh-graders Nick Allen, Ayana Phelps, David Richardson, Cierra Scott and Kendiel Young, and eighth-graders Sarah Drees, Kaitlyn Grieszmer, Mark Higgins, Ryan Hunter, Nate Musselman, Jakoi Owens, Trenae Reece Trusty, Blake Warren and DuJour Wills. • Winton Woods Middle School recently held its annual Honors Night to recognize student achievement. The following awards were presented: • Perfect Attendance for Two Years – Michael Butler, Cody Kuhl and Idallas O’Neal. • Student Ambassadors – Kevin Brown, Rodney Glaze, Kayla Greer, Sarah Harig, Tyler Jackson, Nate Musselman, LaScottsha Rice, Rashad Sylvester and Keith Watkins. • Sons of the American Revolution – Maurice Allen, Jasmine Daniels, Rodney Glaze, Stacia Hackmann, Sarah Harig, Demjanjuk Harriel, Jasmine Jones, Nate Musselman, Peter Rideout Jr. and Mohsin Shafi. • President’s Award for Educational Excellence – Taylor Baird, Emily Capal, Hakeem Collins, Jasmine Daniels, Darnell Dees, Sarah Harig, Jasmine Jones, Sabrina Mercer, Elise Mills, Douglas Reynolds, Katie Schmittou, Mohammad Shafi, Shanice Wiechman and Cassie Yery. • Power of the Pen – Eric Behrendt, Samanthan Christianson, Precious Dyer, Ruhi Gulati, Taylor Hagens, Selina Hairston, Iyanna Irby, Autumn Sanders, Kori Sanders and Kayla Upthegrove. • Math Counts Team – Isaac Busken, Devin Richard and Kendiel Young. • Gifted-Talented Art Award – Seventhgrader Rachel Jenkin and eighth-grader Hakeem Collins. • Outstanding Music Student – Rashad Sylvester. • Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award – April Otto and Keith Watkins. • Outstanding Phoenix Academy Award – Amanda Murphy and Curtis Ponder. • Seventh-grade High Honors (4.0) – Eric Behrendt, Isaac Busken, Sharon Jarmusik, Jordan Leary and Karen Onianwa. • Eighth-grade High Honors (4.0) – Ahou Koala and Sabrina Mercer. • Principal’s Two-Year High Honor Roll – Sabrina Mercer. • Pat Shuck Award – Emily Capal. • Sidd Shah Award – Katie Schmittou.

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A Swing at cancer

The ladies took a few swings at cancer, April 27, at the 10th Annual PNC Bank Lynn Stern Memorial Ladies’ Golf and Tennis Classic, raising more than $70,000 for The Wellness Community’s free support programs for people affected by cancer. The Les Birdies Team prepares to hit the course with Juanita Thomas of Walnut Hills, Barbara Foster of Forest Park, Gertrude McSayles of Avondale and Frances Keel of Kennedy Heights at the 10th Annual PNC Bank Lynn Stern Memorial Ladies’ Golf and Tennis Classic on April 27 at the Kenwood Country Club.

Winton Woods alum Dayeesha Hollins is one of six female finalists for the LaRosa’s High School MVP of the Year award.

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Being inducted into the Roger Bacon High School Women's Hall of fame are, second from left, Shannon Kettler of 9 News, Karen Doppes Cosgrove, Katie Kelsey Cluxton and second from right, Anne Schaeffer Hoffman and Rita Doerger Gullette. Congratulating them are Shannon Kettler of 9 News, on left, who emceed the evening, and Rev. Bill Farris, third from right.

Four Roger Bacon women in hall of fame Roger Bacon High School honored four women at the Women’s Hall of Fame Banquet on Sunday evening, May 17. The evening began with the celebration of Mass, followed by a social hour, dinner and an awards ceremony emceed by WCPO’s 9 News reporter Shannon Kettler, a 1992 Roger Bacon graduate. The awards are presented to graduates of Our Lady of Angels and Roger Bacon high schools in honor of their achievements in high school, college and everyday life. • Rita Doerger Gullette graduated from Our Lady of Angels in 1957 where she played basketball, softball and volleyball for all four years of her high school career. In her senior year of high school she was awarded the title “Miss Athlete” for her athletic ability and team dedication. She and her husband, Jim Gullette had nine children, all who attended Our Lady of Angels or Roger Bacon during 26 consecutive years. • Karen Doppes Cosgrove, a 1974 graduate, is also a graduate

of Our Lady of Angels. She is a 31-year marathon runner who qualified and competed in the 1984 and 1988 Olympic trials. For someone who claims to have been a non-athlete in her grade school and high school years, Karen has run 101 marathons, ranked 12th in the world for marathon distance in 1980, was the winner of the first Columbus marathon, and holds the second fastest time for an American woman running in the Chicago Distance Classic in 1980 and accomplished much more. She has never been injured during her running career. She is also the founder of the Miles That Matter Foundation, a sports training program developed to coach women, men and teens to be stronger than they ever imagined. • Katie Kelsey Cluxton graduated from Roger Bacon in 1995 and has a long list of accomplishments in volleyball and basketball. Her basketball team won the state championship in her senior year with an impressive 28-0 record. In addition to being a four-year

honor roll student, Katie received the Bron Bacevich Outstanding Senior Athlete Award and earned a full basketball scholarship to Northern Kentucky University. At NKU she received the “Career Achievement Award” for academic excellence, athletic ability, character and leadership and played in the NCAA Division II final Four. • Anne Schaefer Hoffman also graduated from Roger Bacon in 1995, a classmate and teammate of Katie Kelsey Cluxton’s. Anne, too, has a long list of impressive achievements in both volleyball and basketball. She was awarded the Triple Sports Award, eight varsity letters, was a three-year starter in both sports, named State Tournament most valuable player and currently holds the state record for nine three pointers in the state finals. Her athletic achievements earned Anne a full scholarship to Charleston University, South Carolina, but she opted to attend the University of Cincinnati. Anne is married to classmate, Brian Hoffman, a 1995 Roger Bacon graduate.

Winton Woods High School head girls’ basketball coach Calvin Johnson isn’t excited about the prospect of replacing standout guard Dayeesha Hollins. “It’s like a tornado coming down and sweeping away your house, you have to start all over again,” Johnson said. “She did so many things for us.” Hollins was one of six female finalists for the LaRosa’s High School MVP of the year award. Kendall Hackney of Mount Notre Dame won the award June 28. The first team all-state guard and Southwest District Player of the Year led the Warriors to a 231 record. Hollins, also a track standout, will play basketball at the University of Michigan next season. “The coach thinks I will be an immediate impact on the team,” Hollins said. “I don’t know what to expect, I just want to do well.” Johnson seemed a little more certain that Hollins would find success in Ann Arbor. “Definitely. I have no doubts that she will be one of the more successful athletes that graduated from Winton Woods,” Johnson said. “I’m sure the rest of the league and the city is happy she’s gone.” Hollins said the biggest transi-

tion during her senior year was taking on more of a leadership role and that she enjoyed that aspect of the team. She said she hopes to take on a leadership role at Michigan and Johnson called her a “great leader.” “She was, hands down, one of the best leaders I could have,” he said. “She was a coach on the floor, controlled the tempo of the game and did whatever we needed. I cannot describe how much of an athlete and a good person she is.” Johnson did try, though, recalling her experience at the state track meet in June. “We went up to see her and she was more disappointed for us that she didn’t win than she was for herself,” he said. “We were just happy to see her place high. You never hear her say “I”; it’s all about the team with her,” Johnson said. Hollins said she was happy for the LaRosa’s nomination. “I don’t really care if I win, being recognized is awesome,” she said. Hollins said she is going to miss her team and all the fun they had in practice and that she’s ready to start her collegiate basketball career. “I want to start my freshman year and be a leader and have everyone respect me and appreciate my hard work,” she said.

SIDELINES Late soccer registration

The Olympian Club is still taking late soccer registrations for fall SAY and lollipop soccer. Call Kim Hacker at 245-0935.

HealthPlex summer clinics

Southwest Ohio Tennis, Basketball, Fitness and Life Skills Clinic is coming to Mercy HealthPlex Fairfield. This clinic is presented by Mike Mueller, local basketball coach hall-of-famer and the Mercy HealthPlex Fairfield.

Participants learn skills, drills, confidence and the competitive nature necessary to be successful. The camp is 8:30 -11:30 a.m. for third through sixth grades, and 12:30-3:30 p.m. for seventh through 10th grades, July 15, 16 and 17, at Mercy HealthPlex Fairfield, 3050 Mack Road. Space is limited to the first 12 athletes per clinic. Register by calling 682-1212. Visit MercyHealthPlex.com for information.

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Read together this summer at the library It’s a stormy afternoon, and they can’t go to the local swimming pool. You know what’s coming next. “Mom! There’s nothing to do! I’m so bored!” Lucky for you and your family, the Mount Healthy Branch Library has the cure for these summertime blues: Creature Feature, our 36th annual summer reading program! Through July 31, kids of all ages – and adults too – can have fun, make friends and earn prizes just for reading. Participate in creepy crawly programs like Wiggly Squiggly Worms at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, (registration recommended) and Family Craft Night: Frogs at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, when we’ll be making a noisy frog puppet. Simeon, a dog certified through the Delta Society Pet Partners,

CH@TROOM What do you think of Duke Energy’s plans to build a nuclear power plant in Piketon? What concerns do you have, if any? “Nuclear energy has always been a great source for clean energy, but my concern is the safe disposal of nuclear waste. A site must be agreed on prior to the building of the plant and how safe is it. Also it must be cheaper than coal energy or it’s not worth it.” N.P. “This plant is well overdue. Gas and electric can be just as deadly. Anything is only just as safe as the person operating/ managing it.” M.E.N.

would love for kids ages 5-12 to read to him at Tales to Tails at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29. For all those buccaneers out there, we’ve got Pirate Island Madness with Pirate MacGregor and his assistant Mary Read from Time Machine Productions at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 23. Also, there’s always preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Creature Feature will give your family something fun to do together this summer and by actually participating in summer reading with your children, you’ll become a reading role model. There are summer reading game cards for all ages! Research

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“I support the utilization of nuclear energy – provided the plant is built safely, on time, and without cost overruns that are passed onto the consumer. We don’t want another Zimmer.” D. “What a great thing, just think if all the naysayers had not protested about the plant built years ago at Moscow we would have been enjoying cheaper electric and the other benefits all these years. Just wait, those same naysayers will be back in force again. “I have a friend that has worked in nuclear electric plants for years and as he says there is no safer place to be.” L.S. “I think it’s a great idea and that it should reflect favorably on our rates. Security of a nuclear facility is always a concern but I think that has to be balanced against the cleanliness of the power.” B.N. “I say it is about time the U.S. built another nuclear reactor to generate energy for America. France generates about 80 percent of their energy from nuclear reactors. Duke will be working with a French company to build the Piketon reactor. Power generated by nuclear reactors is environmentally friendly. The nuclear fuel used in reactors does occur naturally and there are no GHG emissions from the reactor. Since Duke will be working with an experienced nuclear power company to build the plant, I have no concerns. To those who are afraid of nuclear power, I say they have watched too many Hollywood movies about nuclear accidents. For those who are concerned about nuclear energy, go to http://www.world-nuclear.org/ for answers on nuclear power questions.” M.S. “I absolutely love the idea of the nuclear plant. Nuclear energy is the most cost effective, efficient and safe energy we could go with. Brilliant idea!” J.R.

suggests that is one of the best ways to promote childhood literacy and it doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming. The library makes it easy with lots of great books and reading suggestions. Visit the library’s Web site at www.cincinnatilibrary.org/ to get some great titles for your kids and some fun beach books for you. For more easy ways to make the most of it check out our eight tips for eight weeks of summer reading: 1. Spend time reading every day. Let your child read to you or to younger siblings. 2. Bring your child to a library program. The library offers a wide variety of programs for children, teens and adults, as well as story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers - and always free!

write and draw stories. 7. Let your child have his or her own library card and check out his or her own material. 8. Use every opportunity to read. Read food labels, road signs, maps, menus, magazines and comic books. Let your child help you cook. Let him or her read the recipe and help gather ingredients. The possibilities are endless, just make it enjoyable! Pick up your summer reading game cards at any of the public library’s 41 locations around Hamilton County or download them from www.cincinnati library.org, and start reading together today! Mary Watring is the children’s librarian at the Mount Healthy branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.

Explaining Ohio’s concealed carry law Under Ohio law, a person may carry a concealed handgun with a valid license. Before obtaining a license, you will need proof of completion of a firearms safety course from a qualified instructor. Twelve hours of instruction is required: Ten hours of general instruction, plus two hours of experience shooting a handgun. To begin the application process, you must apply to the sheriff in the county where you reside or an adjoining county. The license fee is $55. You must be at least 21 years old. All applicants must submit their fingerprints for a criminal background check. If you have not lived in Ohio the previous five years, an FBI check is also required, costing an additional $24. Many criminal offenses bar you from obtaining a concealed carry license. These include felonies, most drug

offenses and violent misdemeanor offenses. You must not be subject to a civil or temporary protection order. As long as you meet the legal requirements, the sheriff must issue a concealed handgun license within 45 days of receiving your application. The license lasts for five years. The ability to carry a firearm includes certain restrictions and responsibilities. When carrying a handgun, you must also carry another valid government ID along with the handgun license. There are numerous forbidden carry zones including, but not limited to: Government buildings, airports, churches, bars, day care centers and school property. With a license, transporting a loaded concealed handgun in a vehicle is permitted under certain restrictions. The handgun must be either in a holster secured on the person, in a closed

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container in plain sight, Greenberg securely stored in a Community closed glove compartPress guest ment or console or in a locked case. columnist If you are pulled over and carrying a concealed handgun, you should roll down your window and place your hands on the steering wheel. Next, calmly tell the officer that you have a concealed carry license and a handgun. Follow all directions and do not touch the handgun unless instructed by the officer. This article is not a complete description of all the requirements associated with concealed carry. If you have further questions, visit the Ohio Attorney General’s Web site at www.ag.state.oh.us. Judge Brad Greenberg is a judge in Hamilton County Municipal Court.

Career pathways to a better job Karen was a patient care assistant for 18 years, but wanted more. “I tried three other times to go to college to try to be a nurse and to get a better job and, finally, this fourth time with the Health Careers Collaborative program, I made it,” she said. “I did it to get a better job and to be a role model for my children.” The Health Careers Collaborative, which helps adults move up the career ladder step by step through supporting them in many ways as they attend school, is a leading example of the career pathways model. That is, it is a series of connected educational and training programs and support services. Individuals can use that network to secure a job and advance over time to successively higher levels of education and employment in a specific industry or sector. Participants typically work at one level while attending classes to reach the next level in their career. No single organization can implement career pathways – the model is based upon partnerships. For example, the Health Careers Collaborative was formed in 2003 by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, five Health Alliance hospitals, Great Oaks, Cincinnati State and other community organizations. It’s a pretty simple concept, yet com-

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3. Let your child see you reading. Share a book that you loved as a child or read the same book as your child so that you can discuss it together. 4. Check out our Web site, www.cincinnatilibrary.org/. We have different pages for kids, teens and adults. You can encourage your child to recommend books for other kids on our kid’s page, KidSpace, where book reviews are published for kids by kids. For a fun online reading experience, your child can connect to Tumblebooks, Storytime Online or Scholastic BookFlix from KidSpace. 5. Visit a library in another neighborhood. The selection of books, music, movies and magazines will be fresh and interesting. 6. Encourage your child to tell,

plex to implement. With a diverse labor market spanning eight counties in three states and a wide range of services and educational institutions, it is a challenge to bring together schools, employers, social servRobin White ice agencies, labor leadCommunity ers and business partPress guest ners. However, the results columnist show that the effort is worthwhile. The nearly 1,500 participants in the health care pathway have had higher grades and have accumulated higher levels of course credits and credentials than nonpathway participants. And nearly 80 percent of the participants stay in the program – double the rate of retention in ordinary programs. As with Karen, the new nurse mentioned above, students often have barriers that prevent them from succeeding in ordinary programs. That’s why the partnerships are important. For example, Great Oaks offers literacy services, certificate training and beginning education course work. Other partners provide support both inside and outside the classroom.

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John Henderson, president of Cincinnati State Community & Technical College, says, “Where it is most effective, the career pathways process helps to transform institutions and organizations involved in education, employment, and the social services. The process strengthens cooperation among these institutions in ways that improve their individual and collective capacities to respond to the needs of local residents and employers.” Career pathways is a concept that is also being implemented in other states like Kentucky, Arkansas and Oregon, and seems to be working well. “This career pathway has been just phenomenal for our employees,” says Alan Jones, senior vice president at the Health Alliance. “So many of our staff never really considered college before and this is way for them to enter and work together in their education. They will come out of it with good paying jobs and a viable career.” And in today’s unstable economy, these are exactly the types of programs that will support many people and help them get into long-term stable careers. Robin White is president and chief executive officer of Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development.

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ME & MY PET

Bob White, Finneytown, buys a box of kitchen utensils much to the delight of Deb Gentile.

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Bonkers has earned the nickname “Lord Oken” because he thinks he is a fancy and royal human.

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With time and love, cat teaches lesson One day my parents took me and my brother to an animal shelter to look for a dog. While we looked at the dogs, I saw the cats. I wanted to see the little kittens, so we went to the cats. While we looked at the cats, there was a little cat stuck in a small cage with no room to move around. We asked a staff member if we could see him run around with the other cats. When she let the little cat out, he ran headfirst into a wall. The staff member told us that the cat was very sick and was going to be put down soon. We adopted him and took him home that day. That was in 2001. Now that little cat is the fat, happy and very healthy cat that we call Bonkers.

Bonkers is loved by everybody and loves them all right back. He likes sleeping in to sun and pawing at the widows when a bird is outside. Bonkers has earned the nickname “Lord Oken” because he thinks he is a fancy and royal human. His favorite food is the tuna juice he gets on special occasions. If you stay up late at night, you can see him try to catch his tail in the darkness. Bonkers has taught me and my family something. That little bud can burst into bloom, you just need to give it time and love. – Abigail Wilson If you have a special story about you and your pet you would like to share, e-mail a photo of your pet and a short story to jkey@communitypress.com.

THINGS TO DO

Let’s dance

Head to Parky’s Farm for Choreographed Ballroom Dancing, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at Parky’s Farm Hayloft Barn, 10073 Daly Road. Introduce yourself to waltz, two-step, cha cha and more. Smooth soled shoes required. Classes are free and donations are accepted. The class is presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. Call 929-2427 for more information.

By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com They came, they saw, they shopped. Folks found all sorts of bargains

while those behind the tables were more than happy to part with their treasures at the Springfield Township community yard sale. Residents and community organizations took the opportunity to sell

their items both inside and outside at the township senior/community center. It was the first such event and, given the enthusiastic success, probably not the last.

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Border collie Bailey wasn’t for sale, but he found a friend in Maddie Dorsel, 10. The duo were with the Finneytown Athletic Association cheerleaders selling items at the community yard sale.

Scavenger hunt

The Hamilton County Park District presents an Independence Day Scavenger Hunt in Winton Road. The Red, White and Blue Scavenger Hunt will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, July 5, at Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road. Pick up a list from the naturalist at the Great Oaks trailhead. Return with findings by 3:30 p.m. for a prize. Call 521-7275 for additional information.

Twp. yard sale earns rave ratings

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One of Frank Gentile’s customers was an old friend, Jean Brock, now living in Springdale. She was happy with the bargains she discovered, lugging home a table and a rolling pin.

Farmers market

The weekly Farm Market of College Hill is open from 3 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 2, in the parking lot at College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave. The market, presented by College Hill Gardeners, features local produce and home-produced food. Call 542-0007 for further information.

Cynthia Batte sorts the array of clothing she was hoping would appeal to yard sale shoppers. HEIDI FALLON/STAFF

Concert on the commons

The Village of Greenhills presents the Greenhills Concert on the Commons from 79 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, on the Greenhills Village Commons at Winton and Farragut roads. Lee’s Junction performs big band music. The concert will also feature the Funny Companie Clowns. Call 851-2856 for information.

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Bored with business, friends, from left, Seth Schwab, 7, Westwood; Brandon Sander, 5, and Nathan Sander, 8, Colerain Township, found playing with their Bionicles a lot more fun.

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Kim Snow shows shoppers what a lovable creature she’s willing to part with for $20. She said she was selling her decorative friend because “my grandchildren are afraid of him.”

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, J U L Y 2

DANCE CLASSES

Royal Rounds - Advanced Workshop, 1 p.m., Greenhills Community Church Presbyterian, 21 Cromwell Road, Workshop of higher level round dance movements for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Greenhills.

FARMERS MARKET

Farm Market of College Hill, 3-7 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave., Parking Lot. Local produce and homeproduced food. Presented by College Hill Gardeners. 542-0007. College Hill.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Guided Meditation on Forgiveness, 7-8:30 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Six week series based on book “Forgiveness” by Rev. Flora Slosson Wuellner. Confidential. Free child care with advance notice. Free. Registration required. 931-5777. Finneytown.

PUBLIC HOURS

Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.9 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Ohio state fishing license required. Free fishing, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.

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PUBLIC HOURS

Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.9 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275. Springfield Township. Parky’s Ark Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275. Springfield Township. S U N D A Y, J U L Y 5

HOLIDAY INDEPENDENCE DAY

Red, White and Blue Scavenger Hunt, 1-3 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Pick up a list from the naturalist at the Great Oaks trailhead. Return with findings by 3:30 p.m. for a prize. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.

MUSIC - JAZZ

Ms. Dimples and the VP Band, 5-10 p.m., Shakers Entertainment Complex, 5900 Hamilton Ave., $5. 542-6047. College Hill.

PUBLIC HOURS

Parky’s Ark Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Wet play area with 18 animal figures that squirt and spray water onto play surface area. $2 ages 2-12; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township. F R I D A Y, J U L Y 3

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Cincy A2, 8 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1553 Kinney Ave., Advanced level square dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Mount Healthy. Ramblin’ Roses, 8 p.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Plus level square dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Springfield Township.

PUBLIC HOURS

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Diamond Squares, 8 p.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Plus level Western square and round dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Springfield Township.

MUSIC - BLUES

Saturday Nite Blues, 6:30-10 p.m., Pit To Plate Barbeque, 8021 Hamilton Ave., 9319100. Mount Healthy.

PUBLIC HOURS

SUMMER CAMP - ARTS

Outdoor Creativity Camp, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., LaBoiteaux Woods, 5400 Lanius Lane, Daily through July 10. Campers create artwork inspired by nature. Variety of art projects along with field and woods exploration. Ages 10-14. $65; $55 inside city limits. Registration required. Presented by Cincinnati Park Board. 321-6208. College Hill.

SUMMER CAMP MISCELLANEOUS

Agape Children’s Center School-Age Summer Camp, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Dayspring Church of God, 1060 Smiley Ave., Daily through July 10. Includes field trips, transportation, fun learning activities and meals. Ages 10 and under. $155 per week. Registration required. 674-2323. Forest Park. Agape Children’s Center Pre-School Summer Camp, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Dayspring Church of God, 1060 Smiley Ave., Daily through July 10. Includes field trips, transportation, fun learning activities and meals. Ages 5 and under. $155 per week. 6742323. Forest Park.

Ultimate Challenge Camp, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Daily through July 8. Outdoor recreation including low ropes course, wall climbing, canoeing, archery, driving range, nature exploration. Includes T-shirt and Frisbee. Bring lunch. Ages 10-14. $90. Registration required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.

SUMMER CAMP SPECIAL NEEDS

Survivor Camp, 8:30 a.m., Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 7000 Hamilton Ave., Daily through July 10. Camp is designed to promote socialization and recreation. Ages 8-12. $70. Registration required. 728-6286. North College Hill.

SUMMER CAMP SPORTS

Powel Crosley YMCA Sports Camp: Baseball, 9 a.m.-noon, YMCA - Powel Crosley Jr. Branch, 9601 Winton Road, Daily through July 10. Ages 7-12. $102, $70 members. Registration required. 521-7112. Springfield Township.

SUMMER CAMP - YMCA

Powel Crosley Summer Day Camp: Wacky Water, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., YMCA - Powel Crosley Jr. Branch, 9601 Winton Road, Daily through July 10. Traditional camp activities. Ages 612. Pre and post camp care available. $164, $125 members. Registration required. 5217112. Springfield Township. Powel Crosley YMCA Teen Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., YMCA - Powel Crosley Jr. Branch, 9601 Winton Road, Daily through July 10. Traditional camp activities. Ages 12-14. $165, $125 members. Registration required. 521-7112. Springfield Township. Powel Crosley YMCA Preschool Camp, 9 a.m.-noon (Pee wee basketball. Ages 4-6) and 9 a.m.-noon (Wild about water. Ages 35), YMCA - Powel Crosley Jr. Branch, 9601 Winton Road, Daily through July 10. $102, $75 members. Registration required. 5217112. Springfield Township. Powel Crosley Specialty Camp: Wearable Art, 9 a.m.-noon, YMCA - Powel Crosley Jr. Branch, 9601 Winton Road, Daily through July 10. Ages 6-12. $102, $75 members. Registration required. 521-7112. Springfield Township.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Job Search Group, 1:30-3 p.m., Northminster Presbyterian Church, 703 Compton Road, Free. Denny Krause presents, “How I ‘barely’ got my last few jobs.” Humorous case study showing best and worst job searches. Registration recommended. 931-5777. Finneytown. T U E S D A Y, J U L Y 7

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The Farm Market of College Hill continues 3-7 p.m. Thursdays at College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave. Local produce and home-produced food are available. For more information, call 542-0007. Pictured are Cliff Dziech of Colerain Township with Patricia West of College Hill. Lexington Heights Civic Association Meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Stephen Episcopal Church, 9191 Daly Road, Free. Presented by Lexington Heights Civic Association. 931-7462. Mount Healthy. Wormburners, 8-10 a.m., The Mill Course, 1515 W. Sharon Road, Senior men golfers, ages 55 and up. Golf and picnics. New members welcome. $25. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 923-3808. Springfield Township.

PUBLIC HOURS

DANCE CLASSES

Royal Rounds - Advanced Workshop, 1 p.m., Greenhills Community Church Presbyterian, 929-2427. Greenhills.

Progressive Square Dance Class, 7:30 p.m., Parky’s Farm Hayloft Barn, 10073 Daly Road, Casual dress. Smooth-soled shoes required. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Springfield Township. Beginner Continentals Round Dance Club, 6:30 p.m., North College Hill United Methodist Church, 1930 W. Galbraith Road, Beginner lessons in waltz, two-step, cha cha and more. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. North College Hill.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Humana Healthy Kids Zone, 1 p.m., College Hill Branch Library, 1400 W. North Bend Road, Learn about health, nutrition and fitness. Includes visits with the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Discover Health! mobile health program, yoga programs for kids, African dance lessons and more. Includes snacks. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6900. College Hill.

CIVIC

Council Meetings, 7 p.m. Proposed Village Budget Public Hearing and Approval of a Planned Unit Development, Alois Alzheimer Center. Council meeting follows public hearings., Greenhills Municipal Building, 11000 Winton Road. 825-2100. Greenhills.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Continentals Round Dance Club, 7 p.m., North College Hill United Methodist Church, 1930 W. Galbraith Road, Phase III-V round dance club for experienced dancers. Ballroom figures: waltz, two-step, cha cha, rumba, tango and bolero. $5. 929-2427. North College Hill.

DANCE CLASSES

FARMERS MARKET

Farm Market of College Hill, 3-7 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, 542-0007. College Hill.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Guided Meditation on Forgiveness, 7-8:30 p.m., Family Life Center, 931-5777. Finneytown.

NATURE

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Skirts and Shirts, 7:30 p.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Plus level Westernstyle square and round dance club. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Springfield Township.

MUSIC - BLUES

Saturday Nite Blues, 6:30-10 p.m., Pit To Plate Barbeque, 931-9100. Mount Healthy.

PUBLIC HOURS

Kayak Quick Start Program, Noon-3 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Adventure Outpost. Lessons on basics in technique and maneuverability. All equipment provided. Program required for Little Miami River Kayak Trips. $25, $20 ages 6-18. Registration required, available online. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.

Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.9 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275. Springfield Township. Parky’s Ark Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275. Springfield Township.

NATURE

Wildlife Comes to You, 2 p.m., Groesbeck Branch Library, 2994 W. Galbraith Road, Learn about and have close encounters with reptile, bird, mammal or insect. Presented by Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. 2814700. Colerain Township.

Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.9 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275. Springfield Township. Parky’s Ark Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275. Springfield Township.

Raptor Rendezvous, 2 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Learn about birds of prey and the local rehabilitation organization called RAPTOR, Inc. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.

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PUBLIC HOURS

Going Green Book Barter, 1-3 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Winton Centre. Bring up to 10 books for exchange. Naturethemed books for all ages preferred. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.

Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.9 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275. Springfield Township.

RECREATION

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Civic Pops American Fantasy, 7:30-9 p.m., Arlington Memorial Gardens, 2145 Compton Road, Featuring music from The Wizard of Oz, West Side Story, Oklahoma, 1812 Overture, other more. With Cincinnati Civic Orchestra. Bring seating. All ages. Free. 8619976. Springfield Township.

PUBLIC HOURS

Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.9 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275. Springfield Township. Parky’s Ark Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275. Springfield Township.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Everyday Spirituality, 7-8:30 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Series teaches how to bring more spirituality into life. Based on book and video series, “Spiritual Literacy.” Free baby-sitting with advance notice. Free. Registration required. 9315777. Finneytown. W E D N E S D A Y, J U L Y 8

DANCE CLASSES

Choreographed Ballroom Dancing, 7 p.m., Parky’s Farm Hayloft Barn, 10073 Daly Road, Introduce yourself to waltz, two-step, cha cha and more. Smooth soled shoes required. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Springfield Township.

MUSIC - CONCERTS PROVIDED

The Cincinnati Pops celebrates the Fourth of July with its concert, “Red, White and Boom,” at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Riverbend Music Center. It highlights patriotic music and features the May Festival Summer Chorus. A Family Fun Zone, with face painting, cornhole and instrument making, begins at 6:30 p.m. The event ends with fireworks. For tickets, call 513-3813300 or visit www.cincinnatipops.org.

Greenhills Concert on the Commons, 7-9 p.m., Greenhills Village Commons, Winton and Farragut roads, Lee’s Junction performs big band music. With Funny Companie Clowns. Presented by Village of Greenhills. 851-2856. Greenhills.

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The PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center hosts the Counting Crows, pictured, with Augustana, at 8 p.m. Monday, July 6. Tickets are $39.50, $57.50 and $79.50. Visit www.PNCpavilion.com. The event includes a free pre-show cookout, starting at 6:30 p.m.

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July 1, 2009

The difference between freedom and license Hopefully we’re learning what freedom means. The majority of people confuse freedom with license. Recall the number of times you’ve heard someone state, “This is a free country, I can do what I want!” That assertion is incorrect. Freedom does not mean the ability to do anything we want. Freedom means the ability to choose to do what we ought. Doing anything we want or feel like doing is not freedom, but license. American Baptist minister and Harvard chaplain Peter Gomes explains, “Freedom’s only virtue is that it enables us to pursue that which God desires for us and which we, in our heart of hearts, desires for ourselves.” To understand and enjoy freedom requires reflective choices

about ourselves and the purpose of life. Our founders penned the Declaration of Independence. In a certain sense, it is actually a Declaration of Dependence on someone. For the Constitution of the United States makes its citizens independent of kings, dictators, parliaments, and even majorities as regards to our basic rights and liberties. But on what factor does the Constitution base our independence from kings and dictators? It grounds it on a previous dependence on the One who gave us our rights and dignity in the first place. It says it is because …” the Creator has endowed man with certain inalienable rights among which are the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

If our freedom came from a king or government, then that king or government could take it away. It is only because our freedom comes from God that it is called “inalienable,” i.e. cannot be taken away. In scripture, St. Paul showed how God is interested in a real revolution, a revolution against injustice, mistreatment, violence against others and hatred. In other words, it is a revolution against license that permits the dark side of human nature to ooze forth against others. Explaining, Paul writes, “For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters, but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, rather to serve one another through love.” He enumerates some of the

ways we freely choose to serve one another … through love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Freedom means to gain such a control over the dark part of our human nature that instead of choosing destructive actions, we choose goodness and all that is conductive to the growth and happiness of human nature. Freedom is far more difficult and demanding than license. In his book, “Man’s Search For Meaning,” Viktor Frankl tells of his own experience in a Nazi concentration camp. He reflects on the irony that he never felt so free as he did during that horrible experience. Even though all other obvious freedoms and choices had been taken away from him, no matter how terrible the external condi-

tions might be, he still had the freedom of his own thoughts and attitudes. He could choose to see and act with the eyes of a free Father Lou spirit. Guntzelman “None can love freedom Perspectives heartily but good men: the rest love not freedom, but license,” declared John Milton. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

Foreclosures may be affecting your home’s value $3,000 than our 2008 Butler County t a x appraisal.” T h e appraiser said he Howard Ain gave such low Hey Howard! a v a l u e based on recent home sales in the area. “They said the comparative sales within the neighborhood do admit there’s a downward trend in the pricing,” Frank said. Two doors away from Frank’s home a house is listed for about $105,000. But, just a few homes

away another house, roughly the same size, is listed for just $70,000, as that homeowner tries to do a short sale – selling for less than the amount owed on the mortgage. Yet another house, just three doors away from Frank’s home, is getting a new roof from new owners. That house had been sorely neglected and the repairs will help increase the value of the home – but more is needed in that neighborhood to get home values to recover. “Who wants to hear that without a predatory lender, without an adjustable rate mortgage, without buying on the bubble, here you are upside down on your current

mortgage,” Frank said. “I knew it was bad. We have a lot of family who are out of work. We have had some friends who are in foreclosure situations and it’s unfortunate – but in our neighborhood I had no idea,” she said. The Franks have put nearly $100,000 into their house, which is now valued at just $80,000. They’re not alone. Friends nearby have a buyer for their home, willing to pay $126,000, but they too are finding comparable sales are less than $100,000. So, you may want to think twice about making improvements to your home. And, before you put your

house on the market, carefully check out the latest comparable sales in your area to make sure you too aren’t surprised by an appraisal you may receive. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints

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July 1, 2009

‘Turnover’ a new cherry dessert this summer Well, between the birds and the deer, the wildlife in my little world is fed well. The birds are eating my elderberries before they’re even ripe. The deer chomped down my sunflowers and I’m praying they don’t have a hankering for my heirloom squash like they did last year. In spite of this, though, I remember what my Mom always said: plant enough for yourself and God’s good creatures, as well. (I’m beginning to think, however, that the deer and birds are awfully greedy – I don’t mind sharing, but we have to eat, too!) FILE PHOTO

Bike winner

Simone Anthony of Forest Park was the winner of a bike as a part of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s “Main Library Celebration” contest. The Main Library was named one of the Busiest libraries in the U.S., having over 1.3 million visitors in 2008.

Cherry turnovers

I like to use sour pie cherries from my tree. You can use fresh, canned if they’re drained and frozen pie cherries for this. You’ll need 12 ounces or so. Don’t thaw the frozen cherries.

3 tablespoons flour, plus more for dusting 1 box puff past r y , Rita thawed Heikenfeld 12 oz. or Rita’s kitchen f r o z e nso, fresh or canned, drained cherries (leave frozen cherries undrained) 1 ⁄2 cup sugar or more to taste Squeeze or two of lemon juice 1 egg yolk beaten with a tablespoon of water (egg wash) Sugar for sprinkling Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll dough (leave folded but check to see if there’s paper between the folds and remove) on floured surface into a rectangle about 10-by-14.

The Mercy Circle of Caring

Tip from Rita’s kitchen

Trim edges. Cut each into quarters to make 8 smaller rectangles. Mix cherries, flour, sugar and lemon juice. Place a nice mound on one side of each rectangle, leaving one-half inch border. Lightly brush border with water and fold other side of pastry over mixture and press to seal. Crimp edges with floured fork. Put on baking sheet and cut several slits on top of each. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with a bit of sugar. Bake until puffed and golden, about 35 minutes. Serve warm or room temperature.

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Dear Community Member,

Rita’s blender hollandaise sauce

For Freida, a Recorder reader. Melt one-third cup butter and keep it hot. Meanwhile, in a blender, put 2 room temperature egg yolks and 2 teaspoons lemon juice and blend. With motor running on low, slowly add hot butter in a thin, steady stream. You’ll see the mixture thicken as you go. If necessary, add a bit of hot water if it’s too thick. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Grilled pattypan or other squash

Can you help?

If you have the recipe, or a similar one, please share. Ruby’s Mac & Cheese and Freddie Salad: I’ve got a call in to Chef Rich Harris of the Precinct about these for several interested readers. Pasta with kielbasa and tarragon: Reader Sylvia Wiliams is desperate for this. “So delicious. I thought it was in the local paper and can’t find it.” Birthday cake sans eggs: For Michelle Smith for her son’s July birthday.

With the unanimous approval from the Green Township Trustees, we have taken another very important step in plans to enhance access to high-quality healthcare in Cincinnati, western Hamilton County and beyond. A new hospital located at I-74 and North Bend Road is an important component of these plans. As you may be aware, Mercy Health Partners has acquired the rights to purchase 60 acres of land on North Bend Road, between Kleeman and Boomer roads in Green Township. Additional steps are still required before the proposal receives ﬁnal approval. As that work continues, we will continue to grow our services and provide high-quality care over the coming years at Mercy Hospital Western Hills and Mercy Hospital Mt. Airy. We plan to transition the inpatient services from these hospitals when the new hospital is complete. In giving its unanimous approval to the land use amendment, the trustees highlighted the positives the project will offer, while providing research and statistics that effectively addressed concerns related to trafﬁc and noise. Below are the key aspects of the project.

From readers’ kitchens

• Our overall plans will enhance access for residents in Cincinnati and western Hamilton County to acute care, primary care and a variety of outpatient services, including chronic care management.

Ricedream.com: This is a good Web site for dairyfree desserts, according to reader Annie Hoffman. Creamed potatoes and peas: Batavia reader Delores Bingamon sent in a wonderful recipe for this. I’ll post it on our Web version next week. Pasta with herbs, Alfredo sauce and beef: Reader Dan Brokamp called with this recipe but I didn’t get it all. Please call back.

• The new hospital will be state-of-the-art and incorporate the latest advancements in patient care and comfort, offer leading physicians in a wide variety of specialties, and feature cutting-edge technology. Proposed services include full-service emergency care, cancer care, and a comprehensive heart program. • Planners envision a truly green hospital campus that will include buffers near homes and schools, and walking/biking trails that connect to the new trail system being planned for the township’s parks.

Coming soon

Like Famous Recipe’s coleslaw for Mrs. Whitmer Microwave peanut butter fudge

We are excited about the progress we are making in developing plans for the proposed site. Your input is always welcome. You can submit your questions and comments, and stay updated on the project, by visiting us online at www.mercywest.com.

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.

Sincerely,

Paul C. Hiltz President & CEO Mercy Hospital Mt. Airy

Even easier: use slightly drained canned cherry pie filling and add one-fourth teaspoon almond extract to it if you have it and a bit of extra sugar stirred in. That will be your filling without anything else added.

For Marsha, a Tri-County reader who wants to make this with all the squash she’s getting from her garden. No real recipe, but here’s how I do it: slice squash and brush both sides with olive oil. Grill over hot coals until marked, yet still crisp/tender. Season with salt and pepper or your favorite herb and/or Parmesan cheese.

Patrick A.Kowalski President &CEO Mercy Hospital Western Hills

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July 1, 2009

POLICE REPORTS CINCINNATI DISTRICT 5

Arrests Brandy Hurt, born 1979, assault, 1900 Savannah Way, June 20. Damond Heard, born 1981, aggravated burglary, assault, trafficking, criminal damaging or endangering, 7800 Bankwood Lane, June 16. Danyea Mills, born 1989, having a

weapon after conviction or while under indictment, carrying concealed weapons, aggravated robbery armed, 6100 Hamilton Ave., June 16. Greg Stewart, born 1982, excessive sound-motor vehicle, 1500 Cedar Ave., June 8. Marcos A. Hill, born 1985, having a

weapon after conviction or while under indictment, carrying concealed weapons, aggravated robbery armed, 6100 Hamilton Ave., June 16. Bobby G. Brummett, born 1955, assault, 6300 Savannah Ave., June 16. Jacqueline Hardin, born 1967, solicit-

ing prostitution, loitering to solicit, 5800 Hamilton Ave., June 15. Jay A. Harris, born 1978, possession of drugs, 6100 Argus Road, June 19. Brian James Lowe, born 1986, complicity to aggravated robbery, 6100 Hamilton Ave., June 16. Marcus J. Moore, born 1990, complicity to aggravated robbery, 6100

Hamilton Ave., June 16. Andre Howard, born 1971, domestic violence, 5400 Bahama Terrace, June 21. Jennifer A. Martin, born 1975, deception to obtain dangerous drugs, 2400 Kipling Ave., June 18. Paul Edward Jordan, born 1947, disorderly conduct, 5600 Colerain

Ave., June 20. Timothy E. Davis, born 1978, assault, 5100 Colerain Ave., June 16. Margie M. Ruff, born 1965, assault, criminal damaging or endangering, 2500 Kipling Ave., June 16.

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C. Tr. to Tomlin, Terry; $101,000. 9385 Shallowford Lane: Meffley, Ryan D. to Clemons, Ivan; $138,000. 9545 Millbrook Drive: La Salle Bank NA Tr. to Bray, Jeff; $110,000. Springbeauty Lane: First Financial Bank NA to Haile, Isaiah F and Daisy E.; $16,500. 10859 Birchridge Drive: Federal National Mortgage Association to Greenstone Developers LLC; $35,000. 1174 Meredith Drive: League, Shawn C. to Brumberg, Robert D. and Tiffany N.; $122,000. 11852 Cedarcreek Drive: Schnee, Robert E. and Cecilia D. to Lawrence, Shirley A.; $128,200. 1279 Bellune Drive: Edwards, Jackie L. and Angela S. to Union Savings Bank; $40,000. 1807 John Gray Road: Midwest Equity Holdings Inc. to Benz, John; $72,000. 692 Galbraith Road: Hill, Elizabeth J. to Hagerman, Oliver S. and Cathy A.; $5,000. 8090 Congresswood Lane: Pledged Property II LLC to Genuine Properties LLC; $37,500. 8775 Monsanto Drive: PNC Bank NA to Tamang, Indra Bahadur; $45,000. 8819 Cavalier Drive: Ramsey, Louise C. to Weigl, Nicole and Darren; $103,500. 9502 Crestbrook Drive: Genuine Properties LLC to Thomas, Nathan J. and Brandi L.; $86,500. 9767 Leacrest Road: HSBC Bank USA to Moore, Kristin M. and Robert H. Varble; $91,600.

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From B6 Incidents/investigations Aggravated burglary 7800 Bankwood Lane, June 15.

Aggravated robbery

6100 Hamilton Ave., June 16.

Breaking and entering

5500 Colerain Ave., June 17.

Burglary

1100 Cedar Ave., June 18. 900 W. North Bend Road, June 16. 2900 Highforest Lane, June 13. 4900 Hawaiian Terrace, June 14.

Theft

1300 W. North Bend Road, June 17. 1400 Groesbeck Road, June 12. 1900 Connecticut Ave., June 15. 5900 Sunridge Drive, June 14. 6500 Loiswood Drive, June 16. 2600 Mount Airy Ave., June 17. 2700 Hillvista Lane, June 17. 5100 Colerain Ave., June 13. 5100 Colerain Ave., June 16. 5200 Eastknoll Court, June 15. 5500 Colerain Ave., June 15.

Vehicle theft

1000 Loiska Lane, June 16.

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Juvenile male, 16, underage tobacco, criminal trespassing at Dewdrop Lane, June 9. Juvenile female, 15, trespassing at Dewdrop, June 10. Juvenile male, 17, obstructing official business at Northland Blvd., June 11. Juvenile male, obstructing official business at Ottercreek and Oxfordshire, June 11. Juvenile male, 16, underage influence at Dewdrop Circle, June 11. Juvenile female, 15, failure to report a crime at Dewdrop, June 11. Gilbert Waight, 42, 11708 Hollingsworth Way, kidnapping, aggravated robbery at 1199 Kemper Meadow, June 10. Juvenile male, 17, domestic violence, obstructing official business at Northland Blvd., June 11. Joy Wilson, 41, 3411 McHenry, passing bad checks at 1876 Waycross Road, June 13.

Incidents/investigations Aggravated burglary

Apartment entered and laptop valued at $500 removed at 607 Dewdrop, June 8. Person threatened at 11651 Norbourne Drive, June 10.

Arrests/citations

Allahdali Key, 40, 1850 Catalina Ave., disorderly conduct at 697 Northland Blvd., June 13. Juvenile, 16, theft at W. Kemper Road, June 13. Elaine Whittle, 52, 3815 Zinsle Ave., complicity at 1212 W. Kemper Road, June 13. Brandon Brewer, 23, 11839 Hamlet Road, drug trafficking, drug abuse at Hanover and Exmoor Road, June 11. Lydia Booker, 45, 526 East Ave., theft at 200 Cincinnati Mills, June 6.

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Person struck at 1212 West Kemper Road, May 30.

Burglary

Residence entered at 755 Carlsbad, June 10.

Criminal damaging

Vehicle spray painted at 497 Waycross, June 12.

Domestic violence

Reported at Converse, June 11.

Passing bad checks

Check returned due to account

being closed at 1143 Smiley Ave., June 9.

Theft

Napkins, currency valued at $103.13 removed at 1179 Smiley Ave., June 9. Checks of unknown value removed at 602 Dewdrop Circle C, June 8. Envelope and $2,000 removed at 1230 W. Kemper Road, June 10. $300 taken from ATM at 1143 Smiley Ave., June 9. Cigarettes valued at $202.68 removed at 1199 Kemper Meadow, June 12. Vehicle removed at 11416 Guild Court, June 12.

MOUNT HEALTHY Arrests/citations

Juvenile, curfew violation at Hamilton Avenue, June 23. Denise Powers, 22, 2385 Hidden Meadows Drive, open container at 7700 block of Hamilton Avenue, June 21. Elias Bere, 36, disorderly conduct, open container at 7700 block of Hamilton Avenue, June 21. Calleen Bere, 28, open container at 7700 block of Hamilton Avenue, June 21. Kimberly Duffy, 41, 1700 Joseph St., theft at 7300 block of Hamilton Avenue, June 19. Kathleen Hathway, 44, 2760 Byrnside Ave., drug possession at 8000 block of Hamilton Avenue, June 18.

Incidents/investigations Theft

Woman reported purse stolen from vehicle at 1505 Adams Road, June 22 Speedway reported beer stolen at 7300 Hamilton Ave., June 18

Walgreens reported $46 in merchandise stolen at 7864 Hamilton Ave., June 16

Unauthorized use of vehicle

8270 Lyness Drive woman reported vehicle taken at 7300 block of Park Avenue, June 20.

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Walgreens reported toothbrush stolen at 6300 Hamilton Ave., June 23. Man reported money stolen at 6505 Meis Ave., June 20. 3066 Shadycrest Drive woman reported iPod stolen at 2000 block of West Galbraith Road, June 22.

Police reports B8

Arrests/citations

Juvenile, curfew violation at Hamilton Avenue, June 24. Demarco Gray, 26, 1405 Wittekind Terrace, drug possession, obstructing official business at Columbine Court, June 21. Michael Askins, 47, no address given, possession of criminal tools, criminal damaging, obstructing official business, criminal trespassing at 6500 block of Hamilton Avenue, June 20. Derrick Bailey, 21, 2037 Dallas Ave., burglary, criminal damaging at 1700 block of DeArmand Avenue, June 19. Crystal Plair, 26, 6473 Betts Ave., obstructing official business at 6473 Betts Ave., June 18.

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July 1, 2009

POLICE REPORTS From B7

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP

Arrests/citations

William Kuwe, 38, 1661 Hudepohl Drive, criminal trespassing at 10800 block of Hamilton Avenue, June 22. Brittney Hancock, 22, 8763 Plaintree Court, complicity to theft at 1100 block of Compton Road, June 22. Juvenile, carrying concealed weapon at Wellspring Drives, June 22. Marvin Hurt, 20, 9312 Rountop Drive, receiving stolen property, resisting arrest at 9100 block of Winton Road, June 21. Robert Barlage, 19, 3200 Paprika Court, drug possession at 9100 block of Winton Road, June 21.

12000 block of Haviland Drive, June 16. Damon Lovett, 24, 8452 Mockingbird Lane, assault at Winton Road, June 16. Damon Oliver, 23, 7973 Cherrywood Court, drug possession at Vine Street, June 16. John Hunnicutt, 43, 757 Compton Road, theft at 757 Compton Road, June 3. Gregory Lucas, 38, 2735 Hillvista Lane, theft at 6200 block of Marie Avenue, June 5. Vaughn Teasley, 42, 6901 Vine St., theft, rape at Daly Road, June 5. Leslie Gaines, 29, 2260 Kemper Road, domestic violence at 2260 Kemper Road, June 5. Brandi Stuntebeck, 28, 2260 Kemper Road, drug possession at 2260 Kemper Road, June 5.

Shawntay Riehle, 33, drug paraphernalia at Hamilton & Roosevelt avenues, June 20. K.C. Codle, 23, 4510 Vine St., disorderly conduct, resisting arrest at 8800 block of Fontainebleau Terrace, June 21. Shlayman Shakir, 20, 7050 Hamilton Ave., drug possession at Ronald Reagan/Cross County Highway, June 20. April Stevens, 30, 6783 Grange Court, falsification at Kemper Road & Brookway Drive, June 19. Keith Burley, 34, 2250 Kemper Road, identity theft at 2200 block of Kemper Road, June 19. Raymond Jones, 49, 2876 Coleridge Court, disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 10800 block of Hamilton Avenue, June 17. Two Juveniles, domestic violence at

Donald Carpenter, 29, 1503 Forester Drive, domestic violence at 1503 Forester Drive, June 6. Brandon Hill, 27, 1235 Bellune Drive, driving under suspension, obstructing official business at Winton and North Bend roads, June 6. Juvenile, theft at 8400 block of Winton Road, June 6. Jahkeem Thomas, 18, 5415 Battman Drive, disorderly conduct at 8400 block of Cottonwood Drive, June 7. Juvenile, disorderly conduct at Lincoln and Eiler avenues, June 12. Jennifer Burnside, 33, drug possession at Harrison Avenue and Adams Road, June 12. Aaron Nelson, 20, 1817 Waltham Ave., receiving stolen property at 6200 block of Daly Road, June 9.

Rodney Taylor, 29, 4525 Paddock Road, drug trafficking, drug possession at Pippin and Springdale roads, June 8. Brent Byrd, 22, 3121 Moosewood Ave., auto theft at 1500 block of Pleasant Run Drive, June 9. Nicholas Ginyard, 31, 557 Boal St., domestic violence at 1800 block of Bluehill Drive, June 9. Nellie Pearson, 61, 5365 Bahama Terrace, theft at 8400 block of Winton Road, June 9. Antoinette Bonner, 41, 5365 Bahama Terrace, theft at 8400 block of Winton Road, June 9.

Incidents/investigations Aggravated menacing

Woman reported being threatened at 1182 Wellspring Drive, June 22.

Breaking and entering

Instant Tax Service reported break-in at 879 W. Galbraith Road, June 16.

Burglary

Woman reported DVDs stolen at 2054 Roosevelt Ave., June 21. Woman reported money stolen at 2046 Fourth Ave., June 16.

Criminal damaging

Man reported vehicle damaged at 1292 Bellune Drive, June 22. Man reported vehicle damaged at 8400 block of Winton Road, June 20. Man reported vehicle damaged at 12033 Deerhorn Drive, June 18. Man reported vehicle damaged at 10829 Maplehill Drive, June 13. Man reported fence damaged at 9682 Northfield Drive, June 16.

Criminal mischief

Man reported vehicle damaged at 2052 Mileswoods Drive, June 6.

DEATHS Sonny Angelovski

Sonny Cane Angelovski, 47, Mount Healthy, died June 19. Survived by mother Mara Angelovski; brother Jordan Angeloveski; nephew Anthony Angeloveski. Preceded in death by father Metodija “Tony” Angelovski. Services were June 25 at St. Ilija Macedonian Orthodox Church. Arrangements by Mivohk-Rosenacker Funeral Home.

Rev. Donald Behler

The Rev. Donald A. Behler, 86, died June 17. He was ordained a priest in 1947. Behler’s first assignment was teaching at Elder High School, Behler beginning in 1948. He served as pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary

from 1971 to 1978 and St. Ignatius of Loyola from 1978 to 1988. He also was associate pastor of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church in 1988. After his retirement in 1988, Behler lived at St. Dominic Church and Mercy Franciscan at West Park, actively ministering in those communities. Survived by siblings Adele Dolan, William Behler; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by siblings Robert, Sister Gabriel (Margaret), O.S.U., Behler, Mary Elizabeth Fischer. Services were June 29 at St. Dominic. Arrangements by MihovkRosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Dominic Parish Building Fund or School Education Fund, 4551 Delhi Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45238.

College Hills Grandmas’ Club. Survived by children Arthur, David, Gary Buechel, Deborah Hey, Sandra Herrmann; grandchildren Jennifer, Melissa, Jeremy, Lauren, Courtney, Tyler, Amanda, Sydney, Grant; great-grandchildren Gracie, Mary, Ben, Audrey; siblings Melvin, Raymond Bell, Virginia Kramer. Preceded in death by husband Arthur Buechel, sister Alberta Thien. Services were June 25 at St. Paul United Church of Christ. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the American Cancer Society.

Samuel Calkins

Samuel Gifford Calkins, 84, died June 21. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and member of Northminster Presbyterian Church. Survived by children Mark Calkins, Nancy Hart Aston, Betsy Stewart, Nancy Conley, Kim Glass-

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James Henize

James F. Henize, 52, died June 20. Survived by mother Betty Henize; siblings Christopher, Victoria Henize, Elaine Hartkemeyer; niece and nephews Michelle, Andrew, Ethan Howard. Preceded in death by father Charles Henize. Services were June 23 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to Special Olympics, Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati or the American Cancer Society.

Mary Lattner

Mary Linkugel Lattner, 88, former-

ly of Finneytown, died June 23. She worked in the importing industry. She was a member of St. Vivian parish. Survived by children Sandra Phillips, Bill Lattner; grandchildren Janet Russell, David Schwier, Cody, Edson Lattner; great-grandchildren Elisabeth, Katherine Schwier; siblings Joe, Norman, Daniel Linkugel, Ida Daniel. Preceded in death by her husband William Lattner. Services were June 27 at Mercy Franciscan Terrace. Arrangements by Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials to: Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.

Charles Leahy Sr.

Charles J. Leahy Sr., 73, Mount Healthy, died June 21. He was a Navy veteran. Survived by wife Virginia Leahy; children Charles Jr., Chris, Cheri Leahy, Connie Blevins, Anne Golden; grandchildren Stacey, C.J., Bradley, Jessica, Megan, Becca,

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Vincent Placke

Vincent H. Placke, 85, North College Hill, died June 23. He was a machinist for the Liebel-Flarshim Co. and Feintool. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Wesley Werner American Legion Post 513. Survived by wife Donna Placke; sons Mark, Jeff, Kevin Placke; siblings Rosemary Dishaure, Joe, Lou Placke; six grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Christopher Placke. Services were June 29 at the Church of the Assumption. Arrangements by Neidhard-Gillen Funeral Home.

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Bed & Breakfast It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 1875 Homestead B&B, a charming Country Victorian home built in the late 1800’s. Located on State Road 46, 3 1/2 miles east of Nashville, Indiana, the home sits on five peaceful acres where you can relax and escape the “hustle-bustle” and crowds of the village. We invite you to step back in time with us as you enter our romantically restored home. After a day of hiking in our beautiful Brown County State Park, or shopping in the village, you may want to choose a book or movie from our library, or simply relax on the porch or in the hammock. On cool evenings, you can enjoy telling stories around the outdoor fire. Complementary soft drinks and homemade cookies are available each afternoon and evening. Each of our guest rooms are beautifully appointed King and Queen size rooms with luxury bedding, private in-room baths, cable TV/VCR, and sitting areas.

Chris, Erin, Kimberly; great-grandchildren Alayna, Kaylee, Tyler. Services were June 27 at the Church of the Assumption. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to the American Heart Association or American Lung Association.

DESTIN. New, nicely furnished 2 br, 2 ba condo. Gorgeous Gulf view. Pools, golf course. Discount Summer & Fall rates. Book now. 513-561-4683 Visit arieldunes.us or twcondo.us

EAST COAST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH Luxurious oceanfront condos & vacation homes. Closest & best beach to Dinsey. Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals 800-728-0513 www.oceanprops.com

FLORIDA

Bonita Springs. Weekly, monthly, seasonal rentals. Beautiful 1 BR @ Beach & Tennis. Pools, across from beach. 2 BR, Bonita Bay w/pool, shuttle to priv beach. 513-779-3936

DESTIN. Edgewater Beach Condos on the Gulf. 1-3 BR, beachfront, pvt balconies, FREE Wi-Fi, beach set-up (in season) & use of new fitness ctr. New massage/facial salon, 2 pools (1 heated), FREE $20 gift cert to pool grill (weekly rentals in season). Call or visit our website for lastminute specials. 800-822-4929 www.edgewaterbeach.com

PANAMA CITY BEACH Family Atmosphere! Your Best Vacation Value! 800-354-1112 www.Summerhouse.com

A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge.Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com

SIESTA KEY. Gulf front condo, beach view.frrom balcony. Bright & airy, nicely appointed, all amenities. Cinci owner. 232-4854. Available weekly from July 4

Hilton Head Island Vacation Resort. Choose 1 or 2 bdrm condos. Oceanfront, ocean view or nr ocean. Great locations & rates. Golf pkgs, too. www.hhi-vr.com. 877-807-3828

BROWN COUNTY. Treat your family to a visit to Indiana’s family playground! Comfort Inn, in the ! of all of Nashville’s attractions. 812-988-6118 choicehotels.com

MICHIGAN

A Beautiful Log Cabin Resort w/heated indoor pool, minutes from Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mtns. Breathtaking mountain views, hot tubs, Jacuzzis, pool tables & pet friendly cabins are offered. Excellent rates, discounts available. Call 1-888-HSR-TENN (477-8366) hiddenspringsresort.com CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617

INDIANA

HILTON HEAD. Beautiful 1 BR, 1 BA condo on beach nr Coligny. Sleeps 6. Many amenities, discounted rates June-Aug $750/wk; Sept, Oct $550/wk. Also,Marriott’s Grande Ocean, wk of 7/26. 513-829-5099 HILTON HEAD ISLAND 1-7 Bedroom Vacation Homes & Villas. Free color brochure. Call 1-866-386-6644 or visit www.seaturtlegetaways.com

GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com GATLINBURG Royal Townhouse Summer Special. $49.95 + tax SunThurs; $59.95 + tax Fri-Sat. Rooms limited & subject to availability. Restrictions & blackout dates apply. Advance reservations req’d. Present ad at check-in. 1-800-433-8792 CE

Hilton Head Island, SC

Visit www.hhisland.info and plan a getaway with Seashore Vacations. Our beach is free. Specials available for golf, tennis, dining, more. Visit our

site or call toll free: 800-845-0077.

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

NEW YORK MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $129/2 persons. Singles $124. Suites $139-$159. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5 mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside & 80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit: www.riversidetowerhotel.com

NORTH CAROLINA SIESTA KEY CONDOS 2 bedroom, directly on worldrenowned Crescent Beach. Free WiFi & phone. Super Summer Specials! 847-931-9113

TENNESSEE

EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 800-245-7746 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com

HILTON HEAD’S Best Family Vacation Destination . Oceanfront 1, 2 & 3 bdrm villas. Discounted golf, complimentary tennis & health club. 800-845-9500 www.vthhi.com N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com

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

Nr Powell NORRIS LAKE. Valley Marina. 2 BR/1BA, very nicely furnished home. Covered porch, deck. $95/nt. 423-562-8353 www.norrislakehse.com www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618