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Principal logs 40 years in schools By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com
Al Meriweather was a high school student when he decided he wanted to be a teacher. Now, 40 years later, Meriweather has never regretted that career choice. He has spent the last nine years in the Finneytown Local School District and is retiring this week as principal at Whitaker Elementary School. While he’s been a teacher, coach and administrator, Meriweather most treasures his time as a role model and mentor. “They’ve made me laugh and made me cry,” Meriweather said of the students he’s counseled, “and I’ll miss them all.” One of nine children, Meriweather said he learned early in his life the value of an education. “My mother raised us alone and worked two jobs and always HEIDI FALLON/STAFF stressed that education was the Al Meriweather lugs and totes boxes during his last week on the job as principal at Whitaker Elementary School. key to being successful in life,” he ful and inspiring man,” said said. “I think it’s time I take some time for me. But, I know when fall Shawn Maus, communications “Being number four in the famcoordinator for the Finneytown comes, I’ll be lonely and wanting to get back to the classroom.” ily line up, I had to look after my district. Al Meriweather siblings and got a feel for what Meriweather shies away from being a teacher is like.” Foremer principal at Whitaker Elementary School He’s proud of the obvious fact the praise, preferring to credit stuhe doesn’t look his age, 67, and dents, staff and parents for his ing up on chores around his Col- time for me,” he said. “But, I know when fall comes, lege Hill home and taking some modest about the many lives he’s career success. He plans on spending time well-deserved time off. I’ll be lonely and wanting to get touched. “I think it’s time I take some back to the classroom.” “He’s such a successful, youth- with his four grandchildren, catch-
District discuss cuts that may be By Rob Dowdy
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W i n t o n Woods City Schools recently announced the cuts that will take place if the district can’t Nasbe pass its 7.95mill operating levy on the Aug. 4 ballot. W i n t o n Woods Board of Education President Jack Lee said the cuts, which include Lee eliminating kindergarten through eighthgrade sports and extra-curricular activities and cutting additional staff, are only up for discussion and have yet to be voted on. However, according to Superintendent Camille Nasbe, the cuts, totaling about $1 million, would have to be made immediately. “The cuts will be drastic and will be implemented on Wednesday, Aug. 5,” she said in a written statement. “We will cut $1 million from the budget.”
Here’s a look at the cuts being proposed if the levy fails in August, and then again in November. The district has two opportunities to pass the levy this year. If the levy fails on Aug. 4, the district will immediately: • Eliminate all kindergarten through eighth-grade sports and extracurricular activities, including those at the middle school. • Close all elementary and middle school buildings, the Greenhills Community Building, and all surrounding grounds and play fields after each school day. • Cut additional staff. If the levy does not pass by Lee said he was “heartbroken” to read Nasbe’s recommended budget cuts, particularly since the district has cut more than $5 million from its budget since 2006. “You cut and cut and eventually, you run out of rabbits to pull out of your hat,” he said. Lee said Nasbe and the rest of the staff did a great job making the budget recommendations in the face of no help from the state or federal governments. The district has two more opportunities this year to pass an
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November 2009, the district will: • Eliminate all K-12 sports and extracurricular activities, including those at the high school. • Increase middle and high school class sizes dramatically. • Eliminate all enrichment programs at Winton Woods elementary and intermediate schools (science lab, band, orchestra, etc.). • Cut busing to state minimums. The only students to be bused are those beyond the two-mile radius minimum required by the state. • Cut additional staff, including administrators, teachers, student services, security, clerical and other support personnel. operating levy. As bad as the cuts will be if the August levy fails, there is a far worse scenario on the horizon if the levy fails again in November. Nasbe’s recommended cuts if the levy fails in November include increasing middle and high school classes, eliminating all sports and extracurricular activities from the district, cutting bussing to the state minimum and doing away with all enrichment programs at Winton Woods elementary and intermediate schools.
Winton Woods City Schools has cut its budget in recent years due to state funding changes and the failures of levies. Here’s a look at recent budget cuts made by the district: 2006 – (the first year the district received funding from the last levy passed in 2004) $1 million cut due to state funding changes and the phasein of the new state business tax that eliminated $2 million a year in business inventory tax income. The budget reduction was primarily through eliminated positions. 2007 – nearly $2 million cut through reconfiguration of district elementary schools. This closed a building and eliminated positions. 2008 – $1.2 million cut after the failure of a levy by eliminating positions, cutting high school bussing, raising fees and freezing administrator salaries to 2007 level. 2009 – $1.2 million cut after the November 2008 levy loss. Savings made through eliminating positions and cuts in administrative salaries. Recently the teachers have agreed to a wage freeze for the coming 2009-2010 school year. Since 2006, staff has been cut by around 20 percent, with 10 percent coming in the last year.
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Nick Seiler gets a little slice of independence every Wednesday when he delivers the Western Hills Press to his neighbors. Seiler, 15, has been a junior newspaper carrier for The Community Press for two years. “It’s one of the bigger parts that I like about it because I can earn my own money,” he said. Seiler is one of about 890 junior carriers who deliver The Community Press newspapers to residents of the west side of Cincinnati every week. There are also 1,560 junior carriers who deliver Community Press and Community Recorder newspapers to residents of the east side of Hamilton County and Northern Kentucky. The Community Press and Recorder is currently recruiting carriers for the program. “Junior carriers are vital to the success of our newspapers,” said Circulation Manager Sharon Schachleiter. “The newspaper represents the combined effort of
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Nick Seiler delivers the Western Hills Press in his neighborhood. He said he enjoys being outside and meeting his neighbors. dependability, and money management.” For Seiler, who picked up the route from his older brother, it’s also about get-
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Pioneer Days includes a home tour A village wide Open House will take place in Greenhills on Sunday, June 28. Coordinated during the annual Pioneer Days Summer Festival, 39 Realtors with listings within the village have been invited to participate in the Life in the Village tour day. Open house times will vary, but most will be open between noon and 4 p.m. The tour not only offers an opportunity to prospective buyers to view homes, but will offer an opportunity for people to learn more about the history of this community. History about Greenhills
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Library offers escape from summer boredom By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com
The Forest Park Branch Library is looking to attract young readers this summer with interesting programs that run through July 31. The library’s summer reading program, titled Creature Feature, has an animalistic slant this year, with visits from animals, the Forest Park Police Department K-9 unit, reading to a licensed therapy dog, learning about fossils and listening to stories about dinosaurs and monkeys throughout the summer months. The library summer reading program is also a way for children and adults
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Fairfield resident Tysha Morris, 12, gets a closer look at a frog brought to the Forest Park library by a Hamilton County naturalist during a children’s program. The library hosts several events throughout the summer to keep children interested in reading.
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Hamilton County Park District Naturalist Becky Reed shows children gathered at the Forest Park Branch Library a collection of animals during a recent program, “Live Animals.” to win prizes. Each time a child reads five books, the child claims a prize. Once he hits 20 books read, the child is entered into a drawing to win a one-year family membership to the Cincinnati Zoo. Teenagers who read 20 books are eligible to win a
$25 gift certificate to Target stores, while adults can receive discounts at the library’s used books sale. “The kids have a lot of fun reading and they can pick the books they want to read,” said Millie Henley, children’s librarian at the Forest Park branch. She said the programs
through 12. • Puppet Show - Presented by The Storybook Puppeteers, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1. All ages. • Zak Morgan Presents - Fun music performed by nationallyrecognized performer, 2 p.m. Thursday, July 9. All ages.
Forest Park residents Devon Johnson, 11, and Keishone Scott, 5, react to a snake brought to the Forest Park Branch Library during a recent summer program.
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Here’s a look at upcoming events headed to the Forest Park Branch Library in the coming weeks: • Local Fossils - Children learn about creatures that lived thousands of years ago and make a fossil cast, 2 p.m. Thursday, June 18. Ages 5
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Get a taste of the Greek culture at the 35th annual Panegyri Festival June 2628 at the Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 7000 Winton Road. The festival has new hours this year from 5 p.m.11 p.m. Friday, June 26; 3 p.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, June 27; and 1 p.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, June 28. Admission is $2 per person and children ages 5 and younger are free. There also is free parking and shuttle service from St. Xavier High School, 600 North Bend Road. Shuttle service is available beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday with continuous service during festival hours. “Experiencing the culture
Jewish Family Services seeks former workers As the co-chairs of Jewish Family Service’s 2009 annual meeting’s Family Reunion, Nancy Postow and Gloria Lipson are heading the search to contact past JFS employees and board members. The gathering will honor the memory of former Executive Director Mort Startz, who died last May at the age of 87. “The family-reunion theme is to recognize staff and board members, past and present, who have helped Jewish Family Service strengthen lives in Cincinnati for the past 66 years,” said Lipson, who was a clinical social worker with Jewish Family Service for 16 years. “To do so, however, we need to find those friends and coworkers with whom we’ve lost contact.” In addition to reconnecting staff and board members, the event will honor Startz who served at the agency for 35 years. He was the executive director for 25 of the years before retiring in 1989. “Gloria and I worked at Jewish Family Service while Mort was the director,” said Postow, who was a clinical social worker with JFS for 9 years. “He highly valued his employees, and I think the spirit of the reunion reflects that.” As a tribute to Startz’s dedication to professional development, his family is launching the Ann and Mort Startz Fund, which will provide scholarships for staff training. The Jewish Family Service 2009 annual meeting’s Family Reunion will take place Thursday, Aug. 6, from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Terwilliger Lodge at Dulle Park, 10530 Deerfield Road, Montgomery. Until then, the search continues for past employees and board members. Anyone able to provide contact information for these individuals is asked to get in touch with Jewish Family Service at 766-3352 or sgolden@jfscinti.org. “Spread the word to friends and coworkers, old and new,” said Postow. “We promise the reunion will be a fun evening – without the cheek-pinching by your great aunt.”
Two dance groups, the Spartans and Hellenic dancers, will teach the wedding dance. of Greece is one of the biggest things for me at our festival,” said Melanie McNulty, a festival volunteer. “With the food, especially our pastries, the Greek wines and dancing, it gives people a feeling of being in Greece. Plus, since I grew up in Finneytown, I see the same people year after year, who never miss the festival and the food.” She said folks can enjoy a gyro or honey coated baklava while watching traditional Greek dancing and listening to bouzouki music. The menu also includes
souvlaki, which is cuts of pork tenderloin grilled on an open fire, Greek chicken, lamb and mousaka, which is a traditional favorite of layered potatoes, eggplant, sautéed beef topped with a béchamel sauce. The dance performances begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Two dance groups, the Spartans and the Hellenic dancers, will teach festivalgoers the wedding dance following the scheduled dance performances. There also will be games and raffles with grand prizes of $3,500 or a trip to Greece, and a new Pontiac Solstice or Harley-Davidson Road King or $25,000 in cash. For more information call 591-0030.
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Jim O’Moore of the Confederate States Marine Corps demonstrated how soldiers were bandaged when wounded and the medicines and tools used to treat them. He also spoke of the medical challenges presented during battle to 19th century soldiers. Pictured are students Chris Shimkowiak, Alexis Knippenberg, Cayley Ward, Kanyah Delany, Doneisha Shackelford and Morgan Doughman.
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Rod Grubb of the 5th Ohio Light Artillery told students stories about camp life and flags flown during the Civil War. He went on to explain about the role Cincinnati played during that time and how soldiers eat, sleep and wore. Pictured are Teko’a Winbush, Elisha Hampton, Jackson Baumer, Bryan Cook, Khairi Baxter, Tyler Shaffer and Elijah Johnson.
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Members of the Confederate States Marine Corps and the 5th Ohio Light Artillery recently visited fourth-graders Jane Hoop Elementary, Mount Healthy City Schools, for a day devoted to the Civil War. A number of stations were set up for the students to visit. Pictured are Tyree Roberson, Orion Kelly, Destani Crews, Jamaica Smith, Allison Goodson and Maliyah Brooks listening to Tom Porter of the 5th Ohio Light Artillery describe the weapons soldiers carried.
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Bob Chaney of the 5th Ohio Light Artillery showed students a display of small arms and muskets, explaining the progression of technology. Pictured from left are students Bryan Cook, Jackson Baumer, Williams, Khairi Baxter, Teko’a Winbush and Elisha Hampton.
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Shirley Stewart of the Confederate States Marine Corps brought toys that were made by parents with available materials at the time during the Civil War. Pictured are students Xavier Younger, Chase Chimkowiak, Zipporah Isaeal, Mya Chapman, Brienda Stewart, Colleen Pratt and Sidnei Gibson.
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The visitors fired a cannon at Mount Healthy City Park.
With a bayonet in hand, Rich Horn puts students through several infantry drills to teach them about marching. Students marched with hockey sticks to get a feel for an infantry soldier’s life. Pictured from left are students Chantelle Thomas, Diamon Smith, Elizabeth Wilkins, Keren Starrett, Robin White, Nehimiah Ballard, Jamai Sims, Mamadou Diallo and John-Allen Phillips.
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Art show
Six Winton Woods High School advanced placement art students recently had their work featured in the Artists Reaching Classrooms Student Art Show at the Pendleton Art Center. Work from students Ray Albers, Juwairya Ali, Bryan Davis, Nick Mannira, Brandon Smith and Nam Van Tran was featured in the show and also on view during the Pendleton Final Friday April 24. Winton Woods High School senior Nick Mannira is pictured with his painting, “Caladesi Island.”
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Ursuline Academy’s “Eccentric Engineers” took first place in the state competition of Odyssey of the Mind. The team will advance to the world finals at Iowa State University at the end of May. Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. The Ursuline team won in Division III on Problem 1, “Earth Trek.” The team had to build a vehicle to travel to four team-created environments and change form in each environment. While the vehicle was performing its mission, the team members acted out a team-created performance called “Eccentric Engineers.” Pictured from left are Mary Roberts of Montgomery, Claire Brehm of Forest Park, Julia Hom of Montgomery, Farheen Kaleem of Loveland, Catherine Roberts of Montgomery, Claire Soupene of Loveland and Kristen Beck of Anderson Township.
SCHOOL NOTES The Finneytown Middle School orchestra received a superior rating at the Ohio Music Education Association District 14 solo and ensemble contest. Individually, Tori Buchheim earned a superior rating for her violin solo, while Morgan Wolfram and Rachel Gast received an excellent rating for their violin/cello duet and Morrelia Allen earned an excellent rating for her violin solo.
Marcus Johnson was part of a fourperson senior culinary team that won the gold medal. Haley McGee of Winton Woods High School, a member of a threeperson meeting event set-up team also won a gold medal. Brandon Allen, also a Finneytown student won a silver medal as
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Jayna Smith, an after-school academics instructor, has received the 2009 Excellence in Education Award from Champions, a provider of before- and after-school extendedday learning programs. Smith’s award recognizes her dedication to the community through her work at the Rex Ralph Elementary Champions program and her commitment to helping educate students in her care. She was honored during a luncheon at the National Afterschool Association’s 21st annual national conference in New Orleans. Smith has taught for more than eight years, four with the Champions program. Smith was nominated by her manager in the school district, Vinnie Ray.
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Fifth-grade teacher Brenda Terrell was selected as a Great American Teacher of the Week as part of a recognition program for local teachers from Great American Financial Resources and Warm 98. The Great American Teacher of the Week program recognizes teachers for their hard work and dedication in the classroom. Teachers are nominated by their students and, throughout the school year, winning teachers are surprised in the classroom with a prize package and a pizza party for the class.
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Brian O’Connor didn’t have to do anything else. But he did it anyway. “We had just finished a pretty grueling summer conditioning session, and the guys were exhausted,” Finneytown High School head soccer coach V Kontopos said. “I was heading to my car, but then Brian came over and said he was ready for more. He got all the guys to come back, and we did some more conditioning. I couldn’t believe it.” It wasn’t the first time O’Connor left Kontopos speechless. During O’Connor’s junior season, Kontopos asked him to develop a completely different skill set and make the transition from goalie to midfielder. “I asked him to take a backseat to someone else,” Kontopos recalled. “He took it in stride and learned his new position. He never complained at all.” But that’s Brian O’Connor, who has been named Hilltop Press Sportsman of the Year; he is one of 26 Community Press winners among 13 ballots. Athletes were nominated online, and the winners were determined by online voting. More than 89,000 total votes were cast. “Winning this award is really a big honor,” O’Connor said. “I tried to represent my school and my community as best I could. I worked hard and did what coaches told me to do.” A three-sport athlete, O’Connor played soccer, basketball and baseball at Finneytown and earned accolades in each. In soccer and baseball, he received the Wildcat Award, an honor given to the hardest-working player on the team. In basketball, he was named Finneytown’s Defensive Player of the Year during his junior season. “He’s dedicated and committed to the concept of team,” said
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Recent Finneytown High School graduate Tim O’Connor (second from right) was voted the Hilltop Press Sportsman of the Year. He is with his father, Tim, sister, Margaret, and mother, Terry Owen. O’Connor’s mother, Terry Owen, who teaches family consumer science at Finneytown. “His focus was always on developing into a solid team player. He doesn’t worry about being a star.” O’Connor’s selflessness wasn’t limited to sports. He served as Student Council vice president for the class of 2009 and tutored at Cottonwood Elementary. He was also in Key Club, the National Honor Society and played viola in the orchestra. Academically, O’Connor graduated 22 in his class out of 135 with a 3.6 GPA. “Brian is probably the truest form of a student-athlete that there is,” Finneytown athletic director Chuck Grosser said. “He comes from a wonderful family that instilled in him the leadership, work ethic and self-determination that is needed to become successful.”
O’Connor, however, took it one step further. “His father and I tried to be a strong support system, and we expected certain things from him, but he also sets high standards for himself,” Terry said. “Whenever he had a bad day at something, he was much harder on himself than anybody else was.” O’Connor’s father, Tim, agreed. “It was part of our parental priority to say, ‘You can play sports as long as you keep your grades up,’” he said. “But his interest in learning and athletics made for a nice balance and created a special form of discipline.” O’Connor will carry that discipline with him to Ohio State University, where he has received a U.S. Navy ROTC scholarship. “We’ve been at war for most of his adolescence, and he believes it’s honorable to serve your coun-
Food: Pulled pork sandwiches and multi-grain Cheerios Book: “The Unforgiving Minute” Movie: “Role Models” Sport to play: Basketball Sport to watch: Hockey Athlete: Hines Ward Relaxing activity: Running with my dog or watching TV Hero: My grandpa, John Owen. I model my life after him. Pre-game routine: For basketball, I put my right shoe on and then my left shoe on. Then I would tie the right shoe, and then tie my left. And then I would pull up my right sock all the way, and then I would pull up my left sock all the way. Best advice ever received: Never give up. In five years, I will be: On a ship somewhere Most people don’t know this about me but: I wore the same pair of underwear for our entire tournament run in soccer my sophomore year. try,” Terry said. “He wants to do his part to preserve the liberties we have.” O’Connor’s sense of duty stems from his grandparents, three of whom – John I. Owen, Irene Sutton Owen and Jack O’Connor – served in the Navy. “They’re really an inspiration to me,” O’Connor said. “To get an education and serve my country would be a great way to honor my family.” While O’Connor is eager to begin the next chapter of his life, he won’t forget his days as a Wildcat. “I’ll miss the community and excitement on game days,” he said. “The fan base was great for all sports. I’ll miss playing and performing for the community and representing Finneytown.” Of course, O’Connor also won’t forget the people who made it all possible. “My parents played a big role
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• Played soccer, basketball and baseball for Finneytown • As a junior, he was awarded Most Improved Player in soccer, was named Defensive Player of the Year in basketball and received the Wildcat Award in baseball • As a senior, he received the Wildcat Award in soccer • Served as Student Council Vice President for the Class of 2009 • Member of the National Honor Society and Key Club • Tutored at Cottonwood Elementary • Played viola in the orchestra • Graduated 22 in his class out of 135 with a 3.6 GPA • Received a full-tuition U.S. Navy ROTC scholarship to attend Ohio State University • Won the Kevin Burgess Memorial Scholarship, the Finneytown Education Association Scholarship and the Xenia Elks Scholarship, among others
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Maalik Bomar, Winton Woods, football Luke Massa, St. Xavier, football and basketball Chaz Morton, North College Hill, track Patrick Muldoon, St. Xavier, football in all of this,” he said. “Taking me to practices and games, making me keep my grades up, making sure I had water and ate dinner – I couldn't have done it without them. It wouldn't have happened.”
Hoffmann a team captain at heart By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
Physically, Chelsea Hoffmann couldn’t play. But emotionally, she didn’t quit. Hoffmann, who was captain of the Roger Bacon High School girls volleyball team, broke her wrist halfway through her senior season. Her career as a Spartan was over. At least, as a player. “(Not being able to play) really hurt her quite a bit emotionally,” said Hoffmann’s father, Tom. “But in the long run, I think it helped her. She learned to be a captain in other ways. I told her that the team needed her to be there and that they still looked up to her.” So Hoffmann, who was named the 2007 Cincinnati Enquirer Division II-IV Player of the Year, kept going to practices and games and cheered her team to a 16-9 finish. “It was really hard,” she said. “I missed playing so much. But my dad told me, ‘You can’t quit because you’re not on the court. Make sure the team stays together.’ You really become more grateful for what you have.” What Hoffmann has is the right to call herself the Hilltop Press Sportswoman of the Year. Athletes were nominated online, and the winners were determined by online voting. Hoffmann is one of 26 winners among 13 ballots, as more than 89,000 total votes were cast. “It’s an honor to win this award,” she said.
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Food: Mashed potatoes Book: “My Sister's Keeper” Movie: “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation” Sport to play: Volleyball Sport to watch: Volleyball Athlete: Misty May-Treanor Place to shop: Forever 21 Heroes: My parents Pre-game routine: I don’t wash my knee pads until the end of the season, and I wear the same pair of socks for every match. Best advice ever received: Work hard, and never give up. Always set your goals high. In five years, I will be: A genetic counselor Most people don’t know this about me, but: I have six younger siblings. Hoffmann, an outside hitter and defensive specialist, was a three-year starter for the Spartans. As a junior, she led them to a state semi-finals appearance and was first-team all-league and thirdteam all-state. “Chelsea was a team player and very unselfish,” former girls coach Caryl Schawe said. “She did a great job at Roger Bacon.” Hoffmann cited a 3-1 loss to Lima Central Catholic at Wright State University in the 2007 state semi-final as her career highlight. “Going to state was amazing,” she said. “Coach Schawe gets the most out of her players.” Hoffmann, 18, also excelled in a variety of areas away from the court. She was co-president of the
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• As a junior, she was first-team all-league, third-team all-state and the Cincinnati Enquirer Division II-IV Player of the Year • Was co-president of the Community Outreach Board, vice president of the National Honor Society, a Kairos leader, a member of the Student Senate, an Ambassador and the manager of the boys’ volleyball team • Performed service work at Archbishop Leibold and St. Francis Seraph • Graduated sixth in her class out of 137 with a 4.0 GPA • Will major in biology and play volleyball for Thomas More College Community Outreach Board and planned service events at a nursing home, Archbishop Leibold, and an inner-city school, St. Francis Seraph. She was also vice president of the National Honor Society, a Kairos leader, a member of the Student Senate, an Ambassador and the manager of the boys volleyball team. “I was lucky that a lot of these activities were on different days, but it was still pretty hectic,” Hoffmann said with a laugh. “Time management and prioritizing what comes first are very important.” Somewhere between playing volleyball and participating in a plethora of extra-curricular activities, Hoffmann found time to graduate sixth in her class (out of 137) with a 4.0 GPA. “We tried to teach her to take pride in whatever she does and
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Chelsea Hoffmann (front row, left), who was voted Hilltop Press Sportswoman of the Year, poses with her family. Back row, from left: Tom and Christine. Middle row, from left: Shelli, Clare and Ben.
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work hard,” Tom said. “We told her to always measure yourself against yourself – and not other people. I think she’s done a good job with that. She leads by example.” Hoffmann, who plans to major in biology, will play volleyball for Thomas More College this fall, but leaving the Spartans won’t be easy.
“Chelsea is what Roger Bacon is all about,” Spartans athletic director Joe Corcoran said. “She’s a well-rounded, Christian studentathlete. Her smile will be missed in the hallways.” For Hoffmann, there won’t be anything quite like playing high school volleyball. “I’ll miss the family atmosphere the most,” she said. “The team really is your family. At Roger Bacon, it’s special.”
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What features would you like to see included in a health care reform plan? “Nothing at all. Health care isn't perfect, but folks need to be wary if Obama on this one. The government shouldn't reform health care. It will be a bureaucratic nightmare and reduce the best health care system in the world to shambles. Just do some research and see how "good" things are in Canada. And if our is so bad, why are so many foreigners leaving their countries to work here as doctors and come here for major surgeries? Answer: because our health care is the best in the world!” C.G. “I would like to see some dental coverage included since that is a serious issue for many people.” B.N. “For a health care reform plan, the biggest feature I would like to see is the government not in it!!! I have yet to be impressed with the success versus cost of any government program (the jury is still out regarding NASA).” D.K. “Health care reform must protect the most vulnerable – people with chronic, expensive illnesses, the elderly, the disabled, people with mental illnesses, the unborn. These are exactly the populations most hurt by the "limits" President Obama sees as necessary to a "universal" health plan. Universal - but only for some – it not universal.” D.H. “I hate to see them add anything to the health plan as always said when you open up a program that looks good someone always sticks something in the law which is no good.” L.S. “No one should get health care for free, because doctors and nurses deserve an income. For those that don't have cash they could do community service or it could be paid for with donations. Those that can afford health care should not be forced to pay for those who can't afford health care. I have purchased my own health care for most of 30 years and it is difficult, but if you shop around and are willing to change health insurance companies you can keep costs down. Tort reform must be included as frivolous lawsuits make liability insurance rates increase and this causes medical bills to increase. Mostly,
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Read together at your public 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 Forest Park 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 and participating in fun programs like Zak Morgan’s zany music show and the police canine demonstration. 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. Research 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 www.cincinnatilibrary.org/ to get some great titles for your kids and some fun beach books for you. Everyday activities provide opportunities to read together, too. 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 Millie Henley her read the and help Community recipe gather ingrediPress guest ents. The possicolumnist bilities are endless, just make it enjoyable. For more easy ways to make the most of it check out our 8 Tips for 8 Weeks of Summer Reading. Pick up your Summer Reading game cards at any of the public library’s 41 locations around Hamilton County or download them from http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/summerread/, and start reading together today. 8 Tips for 8 Weeks of Summer Reading at Your Public library 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 toddlers and preschoolers - and always free. 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, 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. Millie Henley is the Children's librarian at the Forest Park Branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Call the branch at 369-4478.
Summer safety for your pet Do not leave pets in the car
When the temperature is in the high 70s and greater, a parked car quickly becomes unbearably hot inside within minutes, even in the shade and even with the windows left open a few inches. If the car is parked in the sun, the inside temperature can quickly reach 160 degrees. In just five minutes, the temperature inside a car even with the windows cracked can reach 100 degrees or more. In just 10 minutes, the temperature inside a car can reach 120 degrees or more. If you see a dog alone in a parked car on a hot day, go into the store and ask the manager to page the owner. If this is unsuccessful, call the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or the police to free the dog. Once freed, if the dog is suffering, apply the following first aid: Get him into the shade, pour cool (not cold) water on him or use cool towels to gradually lower body temperature. Give him cool water or ice cubes to lick. Take him to a veterinarian immediately for a thorough examination.
Lawn safety
Summer is often a time when people fertilize their lawns and work in their gardens. But beware: plant food, ferDiane Zdelar- tilizer and insecBush ticides can be Community fatal if your pet them. Press guest ingests Many plants columnist produce toxic substances in sufficient amounts to cause harmful effects in animals. Some of these common plants include: azalea, daffodil, foxglove, hens and chicks, hyacinth, hydrangea, most lilies, morning glory, tulip and wisteria. For a complete list of poisonous plants, visit www.earthclinic.com/Pets/poisonous_plants. Remember, cocoa mulch contains the same ingredients in chocolate that can be deadly to dogs.
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• Cats sweat through their paws. • Dogs have sweat glands on their noses and pads of their paws. • Both dogs and cats can get sunburned. • Rabbits do not sweat at all and cannot handle direct sunlight.
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Don’t take your pets to crowded summer events such as concerts or fairs. The loud noises, crowds and heat can be stressful and dangerous for pets. For your pet’s well being, leave him at home. Be especially aware of these threats during holidays, such as the Fourth of July. Glenway Animal Hospital will have an open house from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Come and see how we take the best care of your pets, meet our staff and have questions answered plus freebies and a raffle too! Diane Zdelar-Bush is a registered veterinary technician with Glenway Animal Hospital.
Do your share for clean air during smog season Warm weather is immersing the Tristate, which means smog season is upon us! The OhioKentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) asks that everyone do their share for cleaner air this summer to reduce smog and improve the region’s air quality. “Smog is dangerous because it is an environmental concern that can negatively affect a person’s health,” said OKI Board President and Campbell County Judge Executive Steve Pendery. “That is why preventing and reducing smog pollution is important for everyone in the Tristate region.” Smog is especially harmful to
children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems. Smog is dangerous because it restricts the lungs from absorbing oxywhich Katie Lauber gen, makes breathCommunity ing very diffiPress guest cult. Inhaling columnist this pollutant can cause shortterm health problems such as shortness of breath, chest pains and wheezing. It can also cause more damag-
ing long-term health problems such as chronic inflammation of lung tissue, increased respiratory symptoms, heart attacks, lung disease and chronic bronchitis. Smog can also have a harmful and lasting impact on the environment including plants and trees. Constant smog pollution can alter and seriously disturb environmental growth over time. Smog alerts are issued when there are high levels of pollution in the presence of sunlight, high temperatures and little cloud coverage. It is important to pay attention to local media outlets to find out when a smog alert has been
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improve the environment. These steps can also save money! “It doesn’t take much effort to change your daily habits and become a clean air advocate,” said OKI Executive Director Mark Policinski. “Simply being conscious of your decisions and planning ahead can make a significant difference.” For more information and additional tips to reduce air pollution, visit www.DoYourShare.org or call 1-800-621-SMOG. Katie Lauber is the Clean Air program assistant for the Ohio- KentuckyIndiana Regional Council of Governments.
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Pictured from left are Dan Klare, consultant for Career Quest and IKRON; Marianne Borgmann, director of admissions at Xavier University; Kevin Jones; Randy Strunk, executive director for Career Quest and IKRON; Melissa Fischer, Career Quest coordinator and community counselor at IKRON; and Anita Williams, director of curriculum and instruction staff and community development.
Winton Woods HS counselor earns award colleges over a week in June at a minimal cost. • World of Work Day is a partnership with Cincinnati Financial that gives 30 minority students a chance to experience the expectations that exist in the corporate world and ways to plan for a successful career. • Student Job Fair is a partnership with the Greenhills-Forest Park Kiwanis Club and the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce that brings Winton Woods students together with area employers for job interviews. The job fair was awarded the Southwest Region Ohio School Boards Association’s Outstanding New Student Program Award in 2008 and was successfully repeated at the end of the 2009 school year. • Hispanic Professionals Day hosted members of the Hispanic community who spoke to Hispanic students at WWHS about the world of work and their transition in becoming bilingual. • Academic Signing Day highlights the accomplishments of the 16 seniors who have earned top academic honors at Winton Woods High School.
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The annual Panegyri Festival will be 5-11 p.m. Friday, June 26, 3-11 p.m. Saturday, June 27, and 1-8 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Finneytown. Authentic Greek cuisine, pastries, music, dancing, trip raffle, games and amusement
Exchange students take home memories Caecelia Heinisch, a German exchange student at Winton Woods High School, can remember her first day of classes as if it was yesterday. “I was overwhelmed with impressions and a new culture,” said Heinisch. “It was amazing to see how different cultures and the styles of life are. This year abroad has really opened my view for the world.” Now it’s almost time for Heinisch and four other exchange students from Winton Woods – Eugenie Ho from China, June Song from Korea, Sean Honda from Japan and Amy Zonninger from Germany – to return home. All say they’ve enjoyed their time in the United States and are taking home positive memories of friendship and trying new things. While speaking English was an adjustment for many of them, all the students embraced life at the high
school. They joined clubs, served on the crew for the fall play and spring musical, and worked hard in the classroom. “I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve done because experience is one of the ways to learn,” said Ho, who said she really enjoyed Homecoming Week at the high school and the opportunity to dress up in different ways during Spirit Week. Four of the students – Heinisch, Honda, Song and Zonninger – mentioned the spring musical, “Hello, Dolly!,” as a highlight of their year. Heinisch performed on stage, while Honda worked on costumes. Zonninger and Song, who worked stage crew, enjoyed talking to friends while they were working and staying at the school until midnight a few times to get the job completed. “Being with friends made the hard work so much easier,” said Zonninger.
“This exchange changed my whole life,” said Zonninger. “Interacting is easier here. It’s easier to get to know each other and to have close friends.” Song agreed, saying she “enjoyed how Americans always encourage each other. They say, ‘You’re so smart’ or ‘You’re so talented.’” All the students agreed that anyone thinking about becoming a foreign exchange student should embrace the experience. “It’s a chance to reinvent yourself,” said Zonninger. “You can try something new in all ways. And if you mess up, you’re gone after a year,” she added with a smile. “You find out you can be independent,” said Ho. “It’s a chance to challenge yourself, your character, your language, everything.” “You can find your dreams,” said Honda.
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Corpus Christi Church Festival will be 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, June 26, 5 p.m.midnight Saturday, June 27, and 3-10 p.m. Sunday June 28, at the church, 2014 Springdale Road On Friday, there will be a fish dinner, and music by English Channel. Sunday is family day from 3 p.m.-5 p.m., and a chicken dinner will be sold then. At other times, there will be games, rides, raffles, food and music. For details, call 825-0618.
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rides. Free parking at St. Xavier High School. Festival entry fee is $2, free for ages 5 and under.
Books for sale
Due to the consolidation of two school libraries, there are a lot of duplicate books that Finneytown Local Schools has decided to sell. The book sale will be in the Secondary Campus Media Center from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 27. Books are mainly for grades kindergarten through 10th, but there are some books for adults as well. Bring your own bags. Cash and checks will be accepted, but no credit cards. For more information e-mail Lara Walker, Library Media Specialist, at lwalker@ finneytown.org.
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Winton Woods High School senior counselor Kevin Jones has received the Excellence in School Counseling Recognition Award, sponsored by Career Quest, a branch of IKRON, and the counseling offices of Xavier University and the University of Cincinnati. “Kevin gets to know the students, helps them shape their goals for high school and beyond, and helps them develop a success plan to reach those goals,” said Anita Williams, director of curriculum and instruction staff and community development for Winton Woods City Schools and a former WWHS principal. Jones has developed a number of programs at the high school that help students with the transitions they face: • Transition Information Program identifies students new to the school and helps them acclimate to the environment and its expectations. TIP won the Southwest Region Ohio School Boards Association’s Outstanding New Student Program Award in 2006. • Summer college tour lets students visit 10 area
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, J U N E 2 5
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. Line Dance Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road. Line dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 3216776. Springfield Township.
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FESTIVALS
Panegyri Greek Festival, 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 7000 Winton Road. Authentic Greek cuisine, pastries, music, dancing, trip raffle, games and amusement rides. Free parking at St. Xavier High School. $2; free ages 5 and under. Through June 28. 591-0030. Finneytown. Corpus Christi Church Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, Corpus Christi Church, 2014 Springdale Road. Fish dinner available. Music by English Channel. Games for all ages, rides, raffle, food and music. Through June 28. 825-0618. New Burlington.
MUSIC - RELIGIOUS 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 the Rev. Flora Slosson Wuellner. Confidential. Free child care with advance notice. Free. Registration required. 9315777. Finneytown.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Civic Pops American Fantasy, 6:30-8 p.m., Mount Healthy City Park, McMakin and Perry streets, gazebo. With Cincinnati Civic Orchestra. Featuring music from “The Wizard of Oz,” “West Side Story,” “Oklahoma,” “1812 Overture” and more. Bring seating. All ages. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Civic Orchestra. 861-9978. Mount Healthy.
NATURE
Got Greenbelts?, 3 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Winton Centre. Learn about green construction, visit the new green building at the Winton Campground. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 5217275. Springfield Township.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Oklahoma!, 8 p.m., St. Bartholomew Church, 9375 Winton Road. Classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. $8. Presented by Bart’s Bards. Through June 28. 728-3146. Springfield Township.
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. 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.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Ohio Military Band, 5:15 p.m., Twin Towers, 5343 Hamilton Ave. Marches, show tunes and other arrangements by 35-piece band. Includes dinner and tour. Free. Reservations required. Presented by Twin Towers Senior Community. 853-2001. College Hill.
Friday Night Live, 8 p.m., Word of Deliverance Family Life Center, 693 Fresno Road. With Speak Life, Thee Aposoul, Soulja K, Ruwa Mime Ministry, Essence, Sons of Valor Step Ministry, Word In Motion Dance Ministry, Word In Action Mime Ministry, Deasa and others. Youth and young adults. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Word of Deliverance Ministries. 851-9673. Forest Park.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Oklahoma!, 8 p.m., St. Bartholomew Church, 728-3146. 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. Cincinnati Mall, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Cincinnati Mall, 671-2882. Fairfield. S A T U R D A Y, J U N E 2 7
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Skirts and Shirts, 7:30 p.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road. Plus level Western-style square and round dance club. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. 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. S U N D A Y, J U N E 2 8
FESTIVALS
Panegyri Greek Festival, 1-8 p.m., Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 5910030. Finneytown. Corpus Christi Church Festival, 3-10 p.m., Corpus Christi Church, Family Day 3-5 p.m. Chicken dinner available. 825-0618. New Burlington.
MUSIC - BENEFITS
Love Songs, 6-9 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave. Music by vocalists Ross and Laura Hauck. Benefits Arts Revival of College Hill and SonLight Power. Free, donations requested. Presented by Arts Revival of College Hill. 541-5676. College Hill.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Mapleknoll Big Band Concert, 7 p.m., Arlington Memorial Gardens, 2145 Compton Road. Complimentary drinks and popcorn. Free. 521-7003. 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. Sunday Jazz Brunch, 1 p.m., Cincinnati Grill, 4 Endicott St., Music by the Aurell Ray Trio, 2-6 p.m. Brunch available, $9.95-$16.99. Free. Reservations recommended. 7421900. Greenhills.
MUSIC - RELIGIOUS
Daybreak Quartet in Concert, 6 p.m., Southland Missionary Baptist Church, 2485 Springdale Road. Featuring southern Gospel music. Free. 851-7749. Colerain Township.
COMMUNITY DANCE
International Folk Dancing, 8:30 p.m., Twin Towers, 5343 Hamilton Ave. Soft-soled shoes recommended. No partner needed. Instruction 8:30-9:30 p.m. $5 donation. Presented by International Folkdancers of Cincinnati. 541-6306. College Hill.
EDUCATION
Homebuyer Classes with National City Bank, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Clare Church, 1443 Cedar Ave. Free. Registration required. Presented by Working In Neighborhoods. 541-4109. College Hill.
FESTIVALS
Panegyri Greek Festival, 3-11 p.m., Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 591-0030. Finneytown. Corpus Christi Church Festival, 5 p.m.-midnight, Corpus Christi Church, 825-0618. New Burlington.
MUSIC - BLUES
Saturday Nite Blues, 6:30-10 p.m., Pit To Plate BBQ, 8021 Hamilton Ave. 931-9100. Mount Healthy.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Oklahoma!, 8 p.m., St. Bartholomew Church, 728-3146. Springfield Township.
NATURE
Animal Superstars, 2 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Winton Centre. Children can compare their abilities to those of some wildlife neighbors. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Oklahoma!, 2 p.m., St. Bartholomew Church, 728-3146. 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.
RECREATION
Carp Crazy Tournament, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road. Fishing competition. Fee includes boat rental. $30 per two-person team; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 931-1849. Springfield Township.
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This year’s Corpus Christi Church Festival runs 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 26; 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 27; and 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the church, 2014 Springdale Road. There will be games for all ages, rides, raffle, food and music. Fish dinner available Friday night and a chicken dinner Sunday. For more information, call 825-0618. Pictured working a cotton candy booth at last year’s festival are Judy Grimes and Linda Martin. M O N D A Y, J U N E 2 9
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Hamilton County Park District Board of Park Commissioners Meeting, 1 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road. Winton Centre. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.
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.
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 3. 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 3. Includes field trips, transportation, fun learning activities and meals. Ages 5 and under. $155 per week. 674-2323. Forest Park.
SUMMER CAMP NATURE
Farm Explorers, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Parky’s Farm, 10037 Daly Road. Daily through July 2. Learn about animals in safe and fun environment. Includes goat brushing, egg collecting, wagon rides, crafts, games and story times. Ages 4-5. $60. Registration required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.
SUMMER CAMP YMCA
Powel Crosley Summer Day Camp: Red, White and Blue, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., YMCA – Powel Crosley Jr. Branch, 9601 Winton Road. Daily through July 3. Traditional camp activities. Ages 6-12. Pre and post camp care available. $164, $125 members. Registration required. 521-7112. Springfield Township. Powel Crosley YMCA Teen Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., YMCA – Powel Crosley Jr. Branch, 9601 Winton Road. Daily through July 3. Traditional camp activities. Ages 12-14. $165, $125 members. Registration required. 5217112. Springfield Township. Powel Crosley YMCA Preschool Camp: Alphabet Adventure, 9 a.m.-noon, YMCA – Powel Crosley Jr. Branch, 9601 Winton Road. Daily through July 3. Ages 3-5. $102, $75 members. Registration required. 5217112. Springfield Township.
Parade Camp, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., LaBoiteaux Woods, 5400 Lanius Lane. Daily through July 2. Hikes, games and create props, banners or costumes for parade. Ages 7-11. $50; $40 Cincinnati residents. Registration required. Presented by Cincinnati Park Board. 321-6208. College Hill.
SUPPORT GROUPS
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.
SUMMER CAMP NATURE
DANCE CLASSES
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.
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.
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. Low Vision Support, 1:30 p.m., Twin Towers, 5343 Hamilton Ave. Room 68. Facilitated by associates from Cincinnati for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Free. Presented by Twin Towers Senior Community. 853-2000. College Hill. W E D N E S D A Y, J U L Y 1
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.
NATURE
Little Tyke Hike, 11 a.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road. Water activities at the Harbor Pavilion. Ages 3-6 with adult. Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275. 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
Job Search Group, 1:30-3 p.m., Northminster Presbyterian Church, 703 Compton Road. Free. Certified Strengths Coach Diane Kinsella provides StrengthsFinder 2.0 instrument and insight for job seekers. Registration recommended. Presented by Family Life Center. 931-5777. Finneytown. T U E S D A Y, J U N E 3 0
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
PROVIDED New Kids on the Block perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave. Performing with them are Jesse McCartney and Jabbawockeez. Tickets are $87, $67. Call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
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. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. North College Hill.
PROVIDED “Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys” comes to the Aronoff Center Friday-Sunday, June 26-28. It is based on the Nickelodeon cartoon. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15-$35. Call 800-982-2787 or visit www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/cincinnati.
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June 24, 2009
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A summertime reflection on human sexuality A healthy and spiritual understanding of human sexuality has not had good allies. Many moderns think that sexual restrictiveness is the result of Christianity and that the ancients were free of them. Quite the contrary. A perusal of Greek and Roman philosophy shows otherwise. In the “Phaedo,” Plato declared, “It seems that so long as we are alive, we shall continue closest to knowledge if we avoid as much as we can all contact and association with the body unless absolutely necessary.” Aristotle was particularly critical of the pleasures of touch and taste. Western beliefs and church attitudes about sex were especially influenced by Stoicism. Stoics took a stern view of sexual pleasure. Mastery of the mind should
be maintained even in marriage. It is wrong to lust after another man’s wife, and equally wrong to lust after one’s own wife. Augustine thought “for a couple to copulate for any purpose other than procreation was debauchery.” St. Paul, influenced by Hellenism, saw marriage as a concession to human weakness. Since the 1960s, we have been blundering and stumbling toward a more mature and wholesome attitude toward human sexuality. We’re certainly not there yet. A misuse of sex still lies at the heart of many social and psychological problems: rape, incest, pornography, abortion, pedophilia, even casual hooking-up and friends with benefits are all Exhibit A in evidence against a wholesome integration of sexuality into our lives.
It’s as though since the 1960s we have made progress from a negative childish attitude toward sex, and have now arrived at a collective adolescent stage where narcissism and indulgence reign – but still not a responsible appreciation and use. Years ago Fulton Sheen wrote, “Sex is the most psychosomatic of human functions. There is nothing else in which body and soul, finite and infinite, flesh and spirit are so closely intertwined. When sex and love are allowed to link the two, peace and joy result. When flesh and spirit are divorced, and sex is sought alone, boredom and ennui result.” Where are the men who will help in sexuality’s integration? In “Adam’s Return,” Father Richard Rohr, O.F.M., writes, “The most loving men I have met, the most generous to society and to
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life, are usually men who also have a lusty Father Lou sense of life, beauty, pleasure, Guntzelman and sex – but Perspectives they have very realistic expectations of them. Smaller pleasures become a stairway and an invitation to higher ones … They offer a first taste but then create a taste for something more and something higher. This is the necessary training of the lover archetype.” Such men respect sex, women and God’s gifts. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.
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Summertime offers a visual smorgasbord of the human body. Warm air, less clothing, swimming, jogging and sunbathing draw attention and create sexual interest. Regardless of season, our culture celebrates the human body on stage, screen, TV and fashion. Immature and exaggerated as it may be, our focus on the body is a moving away from a centurieslong appraisal of negativity. The body for so long was seen as a prison for the spirit. Some earlier religions and philosophies believed that the best thing that could happen is when we die and are released from our bodies. Now we hold that there is a wholesome unity between body and soul. Our bodies are honorable and essential components of being human.
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‘Orange’ you glad Rita tried again? As I write this column, I’m waiting on clone No. 4 of the Orange Dreamsicle Cake like Fireside Restaurant in Georgetown, and a number of other restaurants’ versions, to cool so I can frost it. I’m taking it to Channel 19 for a live cooking demo tomorrow morning. I know Rob Williams and Sheila Gray, along with Frank Marzullo, Dan Romito and the rest of the crew will have the same reaction as everyone else I’ve tested it on – Delicious! After trying various ways to make it taste “right,” all I can tell you is this is as close as I’m ever going to get to this restaurant favorite. Even after eating all my mistakes, I still love the cake, and the topping even more. Now the restaurants usually make a two or three layer cake. I’m sure you can do that by adjusting the baking time downwards. I made mine in a 9-by-13 pan because it was easier,
especially since my husband kept chiding me with “are you still fooling with that – Rita isn’t it Heikenfeld time to o v e Rita’s kitchen m on?” Easy for him to say.
Rita’s orange dreamsicle/ creamsicle cake clone
1 package (18.25 ounces) lemon supreme cake mix 1 small package orange Jell-O (3 ounces) 1 ⁄3 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon orange extract 11⁄4 cups orange juice 1 ⁄4 teaspoon unsweetened orange Kool-Aid Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9-by13 pan with cooking spray. Place cake mix, Jell-O,
Pineapple cream cheese topping
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Newport’s Manyet’s bakery icing: Cindy Fessler said she hasn’t found an icing they like as well. Does anyone have a similar recipe? “My family was so disappointed when it closed,” she said. Like Skyline’s black bean and rice soup for BG: “I can’t seem to find anything even close to it. Can’t get enough of it.” Pelican Reef’s coleslaw: Shari Weber, an Anderson Township reader, loves this and wants to make it for her husband. “Something’s different in there and it’s so good,” she told me. Loveland’s Hitch’s, now closed, chicken salad: Reader Phil Jones says this can be purchased through Zapps Bar next to the old deli, but would like to make it at home. Like Ruby’s white macaroni: For Marella Holmes. Bugogi and spinach like Korean Riverside Restaurant, Covington: Sue Dreibelbis and her family love the bulgogi served there and her kids are crazy about the spinach. “My kids don’t eat many vegetables so I’m desperate to find the spinach recipe,” she said.
Beat together:
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Rita’s version of Dreamsicle cake that she took to the Fox 19 crew. oil, eggs, and orange extract in mixing bowl. Add orange juice and Kool-Aid and beat on low until moistened. Increase to medium and beat a few minutes longer. The batter will be smooth. Pour into pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Don’t overbake. If cake humps up in the center, when you take it out of the oven, put a folded towel over it and press down with your hands. Voilà – a perfectly even cake (what you are doing is pressing the air out). Let it cool while making the topping.
1 can, about 20 ounces, crushed pineapple, drained or not, whatever you like (undrained your frosting will be a little softer – I like that version since it has more flavor) 3 ounces cream cheese, softened Package (3.5 ounces ) instant vanilla pudding
Then fold in:
8 ounces or so thawed whipped topping Spread on cooled cake and garnish as desired.
Tip from Rita’s kitchen
Make a double batch of topping. Use half for a wonderful dip for fresh fruit or to make tiny tarts. Use mandarin oranges instead of pineapple.
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REUNIONS Mount Healthy Class of 1964 – is celebrating its 45th reunion Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, at the Sheraton Hotel on Chester Road in Sharonville, with dinner, dancing and sharing memories. If anyone knows where lost classmates are, contact one of the class representatives. Robert Campbell, Bill Brewer, Linda Burton, Wesley Brown, Marti Bryson, Pat Childers, Dick Duncan, Robert Floreg, Sharon Jones, Mike Jackman, Bette Hensley, Steve Jones, Roberta Cramer, Robert Meyer, Rosemary Miller, Sandy Morris Papp, Jackie Mueller, Sue Pearson, David Ollendick, Robin Pierson, Glenn Spencer, Gloria Walters or Fred Westermeyer. Contact Mike Becker at 859-3412060; Mary Sue Pies Elam, 513742-2308, maryelam@fuse.net; Marcia Muhlenhard Collinsworth, 513-738-2581, MLRoss2@fuse.net; Judy Boehmler Gill, 513-738-3044, judygill@fuse.net; Tom Hoffman, 513-521-8664, Thoffman19@ cinci.rr.com or Carol Zimmerman Pfieffer, 513-522-1415, Cap@fuse.net. Anderson High School Class of 1979 – is celebrating its 30th reunion. The weekend will begin with a golf outing and later a social gathering at a local pub on Friday, July 17. The reunion will be July 18 at Coldstream Country Club where the class will gather for food, drinks, fun and shared mem-
ories. Sunday, enjoy a picnic at Woodland Mound Park. Turpin’s class of 1979 is invited to the picnic. For information, contact Debbie Ahlrichs Newsome at 513231-9363 or Deborah.Newsome@fmr.com. Visit www.Anderson1979.com. The Anderson High School graduating class of 1984 – will be having its 25-year reunion this summer. The weekend will be kicked off with fun with friends starting Friday, July 17, at a local pub and then Saturday, July 18, at the Anderson Center for food, drinks, fun and friends. Help is needed to find lost classmates. Send contact info to: AndersonClassof84@gmail.com. Check http://anderson1984reunion.blogsp ot.com for the latest information. St. Dominic Class of 1984 – is having a reunion from 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, July 25, at St. Dominic. E-mail Jen (Jones) Bethel at jbethel31@yahoo.com for information or to register. Lloyd Memorial High School Class of 1974 – is having its 35th class reunion Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 2. The class will meet at 5:15 p.m., in front of the high school for a tour of the school at 5:30 p.m. A party at Florence Nature Park will follow from 611:30 p.m., rain or shine. Cost is $4 per person. Classmates and
guests are welcome, and should bring their own drinks, coolers and a snack to share. From 7-11 p.m., Aug. 1, will be the reunion with dancing at Brodnick Hall at St. Timothy Church in Union. Cost is $25 per person. Beer is $1, but soft drinks are included. Live music by Power House and a hot meal. At 10:30 a.m., Aug. 2, will be Christian Fellowship at the Railroad Park in Erlanger, led be classmates Scott Denham and Larry Bubb. Contact Debbie Schneider at 513977-3035 or e-mail debbie.schneider@scripps.com. Princeton Class of 1999– will be having its 10-year reunion. Classmates will meet 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Sharon Woods. Contact info for the committee is as follows: Kelli Martin, 678-516-6460; Will Munn, 513-227-4481; Anna Dickson, 917-605-4579; Rhonda Bristol, 513-602-2891. Glen Este High School Class of 1979 – The Glen Este High School Class of 1979 reunion committee is planning its 30-year reunion for Aug. 8 at the Eastgate Holiday Inn. Any classmates interested in attending the reunion should contact Kelly Clements Blom at kkb7761@aol.com or 513-9320164 with your name, e-mail address (please put “Reunion” in as your subject), mailing address and telephone number.
The Winton Woods Lake will be full of carp during the Carp Crazy Fishing Tournament 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 28. Two-person teams will enjoy a day of competition with no limit on the amount they weigh in. The top three teams in the tournament will win awards courtesy of Bass Pro Shops and boathouse gift certificates. Registration begins one hour prior to the start of the tournament. The entry fee is $30 per team and includes boat rental. For further questions about registration, rules and
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If you’re looking for those perfect plants to grow on the patio or deck that will take the hot heat from a full sunny area, then I think I’ve got a great suggestion for you. Think tropical! Now if you’re just looking for great foliage, consider tropical plants like crotons, ensete, and banana trees. Great foliage, they love to grow in containers, and they love the sun and the heat. And yes, these will definitely give you a great tropical look. If you’re looking for foliage and flowers, take a look at these plants, which I
think also happen to be one of your best bangs for the buck for all summer flowers. In the vining Ron Wilson category, for on In the growing a fence, trelgarden lis or arbor, look at confederate star or Madison star jasmine. Now these aren’t true jasmine, but produce jasmine-like fragrant flowers all summer long. They have dark green glossy foliage, can be an aggressive vine,
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can’t beat those huge colorful flowers that tropical hibiscus will give to your patio, all summer long. They come in a wide range of colors, singles and doubles, and guess what? Their flowers are highly edible. So if you have a sunny, hot patio or deck, think “tropicals” for great summer colors. Talk to you next time, in the garden! Ron Wilson is marketing manager for Natorp’s Inc. Garden Stores and is the garden expert for 55KRC-AM and Local 12. Reach him at columns@ communitypress.com.
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the general public. All students will have their ideas presented to product scouts from Pelham West Associates and a licensing agent from The Marketing Shop Consultants. To apply, submit the following information to Andrea Brady, andrea@ mktgshop.com by June 5. Only e-mail submissions will be accepted. Provide digital photos of any prototypes. • Name, address, telephone and e-mail address. • Name of product and date developed.
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Eric Jones, aka Broadway, visits the lunchroom to show off basketball tricks in a challenge against senior Matt Cone as classmates watch.
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Intervention specialist Margie Ferguson, the Mount Healthy Owl (Anna Schell), junior high school aide Frances Johnson, high school librarian Tina Butler and high school secretary Kathy Durrough provided cheering support.
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Zigfrids Karlis Brakmanis, 98, died June 13 in Louisville, Ky. He worked first for the Pease Woodworking Company before retiring from Western Cabinet.
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Marnie Bozic, Richard Navarro, Krista Patrick, Karen King, Lourdes Monahan, Victoria Brakmanis; greatgrandchildren Anja, Ellie Ana, Kelly Jo, Krissa, Laura, Markus, Nathan, Natalie, Matthew; sister Ausma Balinkin. Preceded in death by wife Vilhelmine, son Zigfrid Steven. Services were June 20 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: Animal Care Society, 12207 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 402451701.
Alice Flaten Hanesworth, 79, died June 10. Survived by daughters Deborah Snellgrove, Catherine Zimmerman; grandchildren Michael, Matt, Kate Snellgrove, Christen, Caitlyn, Callie Zimmerman; siblings Orville, L. Bud Flaten, Ruth Johnson, Delores Junkman, Ethel Yeske. Preceded in death by husband Leonard
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Lois Hilpolsteiner
Lois Fulmer Hilpolsteiner, 70, Springfield Township, died June 15. Survived by husband Jacob Hilpolsteiner; daughter Lori Gehr; grandchildren Alison, Michael; sister JoAnn Johnston; nephew John Johnston. Services were June 18 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206.
Donna Hooper
Donna Morris Hooper, 40, died June 15. Survived by husband Steven Hooper; children Ashley, Christo-
pher, Anthony Black, Cameron Hooper; stepchildren Katie, Drew Hooper; siblings Chuck Morris, Mary Stokes. Preceded in death by sister Debbie Rusk. Services were June 19 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home.
Margaret Robinson
Margaret Taylor Robinson, Springfield Township, died June 11. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars ladies auxiliary and retired Teamsters. Survived by sons Tom, Tim Robinson; grandchildren Michelle, Adam, Nathan Robinson; greatgrandchild Austin Robins; sister Ruth Kramer; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Earl Robinson. Services were June 16 at the Church of the Assumption. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to Mercy Franciscan Terrace.
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Marge Sheffield
Marge Hardin Sheffield, Springfield Township, died June 11. She was a member of White Oak Christian Church Torchbearers Sunday School class and a lifetime member of the Mount Healthy Garden Club. Survived by daughter Julie Noble; grandchildren Meg, Joe. Preceded in death by husband Jay Sheffield, brothers George Jr., Ron Hardin. Services were June 15 at White Oak Christian Church. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to the Torchbearers Class at White Oak Christian Church.
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Andrea P. Harmon, born 1956, possession of open flask, 5700 Hamilton Ave., May 27. David P. Berte, born 1964, possession of drugs and aggravating menacing, 6200 Daly Rd., May 18. Derafeal Greggs, born 1988, robbery, 1600 Cedar Ave., June 11. Deramus Jenkins, born 1990, falsification and city or local ordinance violation, 5800 Hamilton Ave., May 26. Don R. Carswell, born 1961, disorderly conduct and criminal trespass, 1000 Elda Lane, May 10. Eric Lang, born 1990, aggravated robbery armed, 6000 Lantana Ave., May 12. Eric V. Vinegar, born 1968, possession of drug paraphernalia, 5700 Hamilton Ave., May 29. Isaiah T. Marshall, born 1987, carrying concealed weapons and possession of drugs, 6000 Lantana Ave., May 17. James T. Whitney, born 1978, burglary and obstruction of official business, 5700 Davey Ave., May 10. Jason Hale, born 1979, disorderly conduct, 1700 W. North Bend Rd., May 7. Kevin Crockett, born 1985, forgery, 5900 Hamilton Ave., May 20. Payton Denray Campbell, born 1986, receiving stolen motor vehicle, 1200 Groesbeck Rd., June 4. Roy Anthony Brown, born 1955,
having weapon with conviction or indictment, disorderly conduct, obstruction of official business and carrying concealed weapons, 8100 Daly Rd., May 30. Shahiva Williams, born 1989, receiving stolen motor vehicle, 0 Sixith St., May 30. Shawn Crump, born 1973, assault and forcible rape, 5900 Hamilton Ave., May 20. Terrance Brown-Hunt, born 1988, possession of drugs, 6000 Lantana Ave., May 7. Tiffany Odoms, born 1973, possession of open flask, 5500 Hamilton Ave., June 6. Willie L. Pollard, born 1959, theft under $300, 3500 Stetinius Ave., May 20. Christopher Jamison, born 1984, forcible rape, 5400 Hamilton Ave., May 8. Ebony Fennell, born 1988, aggravated robbery armed, 2700 E Tower Drive, May 12. Jack Joseph Mullins, born 1976, receiving stolen property and carrying concealed weapon knife, 2200 W. Clifton Ave., May 12.
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8:30am Traditional Worship 9:45am Sunday School 10:45am Breakout Contemporary Worship Visit us at: www.trinitymthealthy.orgs
UNITED METHODIST Christ, the Prince of Peace
3301 Compton Rd (1 block east of Colerain) 385-8342 Sunday School & Bible Class (all ages) 9:45am Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Saturday Evening Worship 5:30pm A great community church in a great community! Also home to Little Bud Preschool 385-8404 enrolling now! Visit our website: www.church-lcms.org
United Methodist Church 10507 “Old” Colerain Ave (513)385-7883 Rev. Joe Hadley, Pastor Church School for all ages 9:15am Worship 10:30am - Nursery Available www.cpop-umc.org
Faith Lutheran Church
CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR
8265 Winton Rd., Finneytown www.faithcinci.org Pastor Robert Curry Contemporary Service 9am Traditional Service 11:00am
Sunday School 10:15
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 9:30 am Traditional Service 11:00 am Contemporary Service 4695 Blue Rock Road Colerain Township South of Ronald Reagan and I-275 923-3370 www.hopeonbluerock.org
“Small enough to know you, Big enough to care”
8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org
"24/7 Joy: Facing Stress" Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided
Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor
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Traditional Service: 8:30 & 11:00am ConneXion Contemporary Service: 11:00am Sunday School: 9:30am
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3682 West Fork Rd W of North Bend Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Worhip 9:44am
Services Sunday - 9:30 & 11am
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Mt Healthy United Methodist Church
Corner of Compton and Perry Streets 931-5827 Sunday School 8:45 - 9:45am Traditional Worship 10:00 - 11:00am Contemporary Worship 11:30 - 12:30 Healing Service, last Sunday of the month at 5 pm "Come as a guest. Leave as a friend".
Sharonville United Methodist
8:15 & 11am Traditional Service & Kingdom Kids 9:30am Contemporary Worship & Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all ages Infant care available for all services
3751 Creek Rd.
513-563-0117
HIGHVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH “Life on Purpose in Community” 2651 Adams Rd. (near Pippin) Worship Assembly-Sunday 10:45am Phone 825-9553 www.highviewchristianchurch.com
VINEYARD CHURCH NORTHWEST COLERAIN TOWNSHIP Three Weekend Services! Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 9:30 & 11:15 am 9165 Round Top Rd (1/4 mi. so. of Northgate Mall)
513-385-4888 www.vcnw.org
Sun Worship 9:45am/ Study 11:00am Childcare Provided Wed Nite P&W with Supper 5:30pm 3755 Cornell Rd 563-6447 www.geocities.com/spc45241 ............................................
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EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday School Hour (for all ages) 9:15 - 10:15am Worship Service - 10:30 to 11:45am (Childcare provided for infants/ toddlers) Pastor: Rich Lanning Church: 2191 Struble Rd Office: 2192 Springdale Rd
542-9025
Visitors Welcome www.eccfellowship.org
PRESBYTERIAN
Presbyterian Church www.sharonville-umc.org Northminister 703 Compton Rd., Finneytown 931-0243
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Transforming Lives for Jesus Christ Sunday Worship Schedule Traditional Services: 8:00 & 10:15am Contemporary Services: 9:00 & 11:30am Student Cafe: 10:15am Childcare Available Jeff Hosmer & Nancy Ross- Zimmerman - Pastors
3:00pm
The Presbyterian Church of Wyoming 225 Wyoming Avenue • Wyoming 513-821-8735 www.pcwyoming.org Traditional Worship 8am & 11am Contemporary Worship 9am. At the pool for the month of July!
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST FLEMING ROAD United Church of Christ 691 Fleming Rd 522-2780 Rev Pat McKinney
Sunday School - All Ages - 9:15am Sunday Worship - 10:30am
Nursery Provided
St. Paul United Church of Christ 5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale
Pastor: Jessica Taft 385-9077 Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am
Nursery Available/Handicap Access
www.stpaulucccolerain.org
St Paul - North College Hill
Northwest Community Church 8745 Cheviot Rd, by Colerain HS 513-385-8973 Worship and Sunday School 10AM Handicap Accessible/Nursery Available
Salem White Oak Presbyterian
6997 Hamilton Ave 931-2205 Rev. Virginia Duffy, Interim Minister Lollie Kasulones, Minister for Program Evelyn Osterbrock, Minister for Children Sundays: Music & Announcement 9:45am Worship at 10:00am Sunday School and Child Care Nurtured And Fellowship Groups For All Ages www.stpaulnch.org
On the record POLICE REPORTS
Incidents Aggravated robbery
1500 Ambrose Ave., June 12. 2500 W. North Bend Rd., June 12. 2700 Hillvista Lane, June 6.
Breaking and entering
1000 Groesbeck Rd., June 8.
Burglary
2300 W. North Bend Rd., June 8. 2300 W. North Bend Rd., June 8. 2900 Highforest Lane, June 8. 5000 Hawaiian Terrace, June 8. 5400 Bahama Terrace, June 11. 5900 Kenneth Ave., June 11.
Felonious assault
5000 Hawaiian Terrace, June 11. 5900 Hamilton Ave., June 9. Rape On Ponderosa Drive, June 7. On Hamilton Ave., June 10.
Robbery
1600 Cedar Ave., June 11.
Theft
2400 Kipling Ave., June 7. 5300 Eastknoll Court, June 11. 5400 Bahama Terrace, June 9. 5400 Cindy Lane, June 10. 5500 Colerain Ave., June 7. 5700 Kiefer Court, June 7. 5800 Hamilton Ave., June 10.
Theft of license plate
1000 Grayview Court, June 9.
Vehicle theft
6000 Townevista Drive, June 12.
FOREST PARK
Arrests/citations
Juvenile male, 14, burglary at 879 Heatherston, June 3. Juvenile female, 16, theft at 1212 W. Kemper Road, June 4. Juvenile female, 13, theft at 1143 Smiley Ave., May 24. Samenner Israel, 44, 946 Harrogate, forgery at 1266 Omniplex, June 5. Juvenile female, 15, theft, June 6. Lyoia Booker, 45, 526 East Ave., theft at 200 Cincinnati Mills, June 6. Juvenile female, 13, assault at 11615 Geneva , June 5. Juvenile female, 13, theft at 662 Cincinnati Mills, June 7. Juvenile female, 14, theft at 662 Cincinnati Mills, June 7. Juvenile female, 109, disorderly conduct at 767 Danbury Road, June 7. Juvenile female, 109, theft at 662 Cincinnati Mills, June 7.
Incidents Criminal damaging
Shot fired through vehicle at 2056 Quail Court, May 28.
Criminal trespassing
Victim reported at 1266 Omniplex, May 31.
Passing bad checks
Check for $2,250 returned at 1005 Kemper Meadow, June 1.
Robbery
Victim threatened and cell phone valued at $200 removed at 1231 W. Kemper Road, June 1. Vehicle taken at 750 E. Northland Blvd., May 29.
Theft
Stereo equipment valued at $625 removed at 813 Smiley, May 31. Purse and credit cards removed at
975 Waycross, May 31. Gift cards removed at 1212 W. Kemper Road, June 2. $60 taken at 11880 Winton , June 1. Stereo valued at $200 removed at 1356 Keyridge, June 2. $60 taken at 620 Crusader, June 3. Victim reported at 11550 Winton Road, June 3. Phone valued at $150 removed at 2256 Waycross Road, June 4. Bill valued at $19.50 not paid for at 1233 Omniplex Drive, June 8. Credit card removed and used without consent at 612 Dewdrop Circle, May 28. Tools valued at $250 removed at 1266 Omniplex, May 29. Stereo equipment valued at $2,300 removed at 11426 Fremantle, May 29.
MOUNT HEALTHY Arrests/citations
Lisa Grace, 39, 7776 Clovernook Ave., open container at 7600 block of Clovernook Avenue, June 9. Antwan Gayle, 32, 1413 Vanfleet Ave., drug possession at 8000 block of Hamilton Avenue, June 8. Jordon Adams, 22, 1499 Waycross Road, drug possession at 7700 block of Hamilton Avenue, June 7. Juvenile, curfew violation at 1500 block of Adams Road, June 7. Justin Cole, 29, 9378 Neil Drive, disorderly conduct at 7500 block of Hamilton Avenue, June 14. Brandon Clark, 27, 2834 Harrison Ave., drug possession at 1500 block of McMakin Avenue, June 14.
Incidents Attempted theft
Man reported break-in to vehicle at 1485 Compton Road, June 8.
Burglary
Woman reported TV, jewelry stolen at 7812 Hamilton Ave., June 14.
Criminal damaging
Man reported vehicle damaged at 7829 Perry St., June 8. 11520 Oldegate Drive woman reported vehicle damaged at 7700 block of Clovernook Avenue, June 15.
Notice of Springfield Township’s Intent to Sell Personal Property By Internet Auction Notice of Springfield Township’s In tent to Sell Personal Property By Internet Auction On June 9, 2009, Springfield Township enacted Resolution Number 61-2009 expressing its intent to sell unneeded, obsolete, or unfit-for-use township personal property by internet auction. In this Resolution, Springfield Township established that internet auctions shall be conducted: 1. By a representative for the Township, including but not limited to web brokers and established internet auction websites; 2. According to the requirements of R.C. 505.10(D) and by providing a description (and a photograph where available) of the item to be auctioned, and by establishing a minimum bid amount, and the cost of delivery where applicable; 3. Specifically stating any terms and conditions of the bidding or the sale, including but not limited to whether the item must be picked-up or delivered; 4. Permitting bidding to take place for fifteen (15) days, including Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays; 5. Selling the property to the highest, qualified bidder at the conclusion of the auction; 6. Requiring the highest, qualified bidder to pay for the property at the auctioned price and to comply with any other conditions or terms of sale established for any particular item of personal property no later than ten (10) days after the conclusion of the auction. Payment for personal property auctioned via internet auction shall be made by cash, certified check, money order, or credit/debit card. A service charge of 3% of the final bid amount shall be added to all credit/debit payments to cover the administrative fee for such payments. Only Visa, Mastercard, and Discover Card will be accepted. 7. Requiring vehicles sold at internet auction to be subject to the following additional terms. Vehicles shall be sold as-is, with out any warranties, including warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. Vehicles listed for auction will be available for viewing by contacting the Springfield Township Administrative Offices for an appointment during normal business hours. Title transfer and payment of all sales taxes and transfer fees will be the responsibility of the suc cessful bidder. A notarized title will be provided to the successful bidder at the time of pick-up. 8. Voiding the auction after the ten (10) day period if highest, qualified bidder fails to pay for the property at the auctioned price and in compliance with any other conditions or terms of sale and refusing to sell the property to the highest, qualified bidder and reclaiming the property; 9. Reserving the right, at its sole discretion, to sell any property reclaimed after a voided auction to the next-highest qualified bidder, to re-auction the property, or to remove the property from auction entirely. 10. Reserving the right, at its sole discretion, to sell any property reclaimed after a voided auction or after the failure to receive a bid satisfying the terms and conditions of the auction, without auction, as permitted by R.C. 505.10(B). Resolution Number 61-2009 becomes effective on July 9, 2009. A copy of this Summary is available on Springfield Township’s website (www.Springfieldtwp.org) under the Internet Auction Information heading. 6816
About police reports Felonious assault
11273 Lodgeview Drive man reported being hit be vehicle at 1600 block of Kemper Avenue, June 11. 11686 Hanover Road man reported being shot at 7400 block of Martin Street, June 12.
Theft
Man reported stereo equipment stolen from vehicle at 7854 Elizabeth St., June 8. Woman reported vehicle stolen at 1521 Adams Road, June 8. Man reported stereo equipment stolen from vehicle at 7131 Clovernook Drive, June 11.
NORTH COLLEGE HILL Arrests/citations
Lee Hall, 18, 8001 Hamilton Ave., theft at 7300 block of Hamilton Avenue, June 6. Alex Whitman, 18, 1568 W. Galbraith Road, theft at 7300 block of Hamilton Avenue, June 6. Gregory Waller, 22, 8561 Daly Road, domestic violence at 8561 Daly Road, June 4. Two Juveniles, disorderly conduct at LaBoiteaux Avenue, June 3. Anthony Baker, 50, 4256 Georgia Ave., disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 1900 block of Cordova Avenue, June 2. Vito James, 30, 1632 Marlowe Ave., open container at 2000 block of West Galbraith Road, June 14. Two Juveniles, curfew violation at 6700 block of Hamilton Avenue, June 15. Kyren Copeland, 18, 6827 Greismer Ave., contributing to delinquency of minor at Hamilton and DeArmand avenues, June 14. Darren Smoke II, 19, 1701 Goodman Ave., contributing to delinquency of minor at Hamilton and DeArmand avenues, June 14. Todd Dowers, 22, 8000 Hamilton Ave., complicity to theft at 7300 block of Hamilton Avenue, June 6. Lee Hall, 18, 8001 Hamilton Ave., theft at 7300 block of Hamilton Avenue, June 6. Alex Whitman, 18, 1568 W. Galbraith Road, theft at 7300 block of
The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: • Springfield Township: Chief David Heimpold, 729-1300. • Mount Healthy: Chief Al Schaefer, 728-3183. • Cincinnati District 5, Captain David Bailey, 569-8500. • North College Hill: Chief Paul Toth, 521-7171. • Greenhills: Chief Thomas Doyle, 825-2101. • Forest Park: Chief Phil Cannon, 595-5220. Hamilton Avenue, June 6.
$20 at 7132 Hamilton Ave., June 8.
Incidents Aggravated robbery
Theft
2361 Williamsburg Drive man reported money stolen at gunpoint at 6900 block of Shamrock Avenue, June 6.
Assault
Woman reported being hit in face at 6800 block of Parrish Avenue, June 10. Juvenile reported incident at Betts Avenue, June 10.
Burglary
Woman reported TV stolen at 1566 W. Galbraith Road, June 7. Man reported jewelry stolen at 1703 Dallas Ave., June 11. Woman reported computer stolen at 6494 Betts Ave., June 11.
Criminal damaging
Woman reported porch chair damaged at 6838 Grace Ave., June 14.
Criminal simulation
Krogers reported receiving counterfeit
Man reported checks, money stolen at 1710 DeArmand Ave., June 8. Man reported solar yard light stolen at 1719 Marilyn Lane, June 5. Man reported gutters stolen at 6825 Grace Ave., June 2. Woman reported money stolen at 1274 Prospect Place, June 4. Woman reported bike stolen at 6719 Betts Ave., June 4. Walgreens reported $14 in merchandise stolen at 6700 Hamilton Ave., June 9. 574 Kenneth Ave. woman reported cell phone stolen from vehicle at 7100 block of Hamilton Avenue, June 11. Woman reported lawn items stolen at 1721 Sterling Ave., June 11. Man reported lawn mower stolen at 1608 Goodman Ave., June 11. 139 Brookhaven Road man reported keys stolen at 7000 block of Hamilton Avenue, June 11.
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Tyshieke Thomas, born 1991, aggravated robbery armed, 2700 E Tower Drive, May 12. Byron A. Winfrey, born 1976, endangering children neglect and domestic violence, 1400 Elkton Place, May 21. Christopher M. Brown, born 1983, possession of drugs, 5800 Hamilton Ave., May 12. Elijah D. Huffaker, born 1983, domestic violence, 1100 Hillcrest Lane, May 27. Jennifer N. Herth, born 1982, drug abuse, soliciting prostitution, loitering to solicit and possession of drug abuse instruments, 5000 Hamilton Ave., May 21. Jennifer Nolen-Washington, born 1979, disorderly conduct, 1100 W. Galbraith Rd., June 6. John Watkins, born 1964, receiving stolen motor vehicle, 5700 Hamilton Ave., June 14. Larry A. Berry, born 1963, drug abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia, 5700 Hamilton Ave., May 11. Larry Barber, born 1974, having weapon with conviction or indictment and carrying concealed weapons, 1000 Wells Ave., May 10. Markus Williams, born 1989, possession of drugs, 6000 Budmar Ave., May 11. Maurice Love, born 1991, falsification, 1600 Llanfair Ave., May 11. Patrick C. Washington, born 1961, domestic violence, 1400 Cedar Ave., May 17. Raymond Gamble, born 1982, simple assault, 1400 Cedar Ave., June 7. Tommy Henderson, born 1957, domestic violence, 5700 St. Elmo Ave., May 20. Dariz Bray, born 1987, drug abuse, 5300 Bahama Terrace, May 26. Denean Wallace, born 1971, possession of dangerous drug, 4600 Rapid Run Drive, June 7. Frederick C. Rice, born 1966, robbery, 5000 Colerain Ave., May 12. Gary Jason Reed, born 1977, assault, 4500 Colerain Ave., May 19. Gregory Jeffries, born 1983, domestic violence, obstruction of official business and felonious assault, 2500 Rack Court, May 28. Jaimey M. Bohlander, born 1978, soliciting prostitution and obstruction of official business, 2700 W. McMicken Ave., May 26. Kristine E. Ferdon, born 1987, possession of drug paraphernalia, 2800 W. McMicken Ave., May 12. Linsey Taite, born 1984, possession of drugs, 5300 Bahama Terrace, May 22. Nathan Williams, born 1989, possession of drugs, 5600 Colerain Ave., May 17. Glenn E. Spencer, born 1970, theft $300 To $5,000 and misuse of credit card,, 5500 Colerain Ave., May 26. Adam Bostic, born 1982, possession of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, 5300 Bahama Terrace, May 22. Boketu Hughes, born 1972, assault, 2900 Highforest Lane, June 7. Carol A. Clark, born 1962, possession of open flask, 2500 W. North Bend Rd., June 6. Charles A. Brown, born 1963, domestic violence, 200 Xarrel St., May 26. David Lee Goins, born 1970, assault, 1000 Sturm Ave., May 28. Edward Walker, born 1985, domestic violence, 5100 Colerain Ave., June 8. George Adams, born 1944, criminal trespass, 2300 Conard St., May 12. Howard L. Jones, born 1988, falsification, 5000 Colerain Ave., May 12. Janerio Wilbur Spurlock, born 1978, possession of drugs, 5400 Colerain Ave., May 26. Morris L. Scott, born 1959, possession of open flask, 2500 W. North Bend Rd., June 6. Natasha R. Ward, born 1984, temporary protection order violation, 5500 Kirby Ave., May 19. Robert N. Harris, born 1963, criminal trespass, 2400 Kipling Ave., May 17. Tamara Lyn Harrison, born 1970, telecommunication harassment, 5400 Bahama Terrace, May 28. Tyrone Thomas, born 1988, aggravating menacing, 5100 Hawaiian Terrace, May 14. Xylina Johnson, born 1986, domestic violence, 5100 Colerain Ave., June 8.
5800 Renee Court, June 8. 6100 Faircrest Drive, June 7. 6100 Gladys Ave., June 8. 6200 Hamilton Ave., June 11.
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Winton Woods campground expands An 18-month expansion project of the Winton Woods Campground is complete. Whether campers want to enjoy a simple overnight camp-out or a weeklong stay, Winton Woods offers an array of amenities with 123 sites. The hottest commodities are the eight new deluxe cabins with fully-equipped kitchens (linens, cookware, dishes and dishwasher), bathrooms with stand-in showers, heat, air-conditioning and televisions. Each cabin includes a wood deck, picnic table, grill and fire ring; they sleep six people, including a loft for children. Other new sites include 25 RV back-in sites and 12 RV pull-through sites, all with full hookup (water, 50amp electric and sewer), concrete patio, picnic table and fire ring. Winton Woods Campground also has 10 basic cabins and 68 sites with 30-amp hookups. “RV camping continues
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Winton Woods has new deluxe cabins with fully equipped kitchens and air conditioning. in these tough economic times.” Site rentals range from $25 per night for 30-amp electric to $115 per night for the deluxe cabins. Another addition is a campground office and store that sells anything campers
to be a popular way for Americans to travel and enjoy their vacation and family time,” said Recreation Manager Bill Mowery. “The Winton Woods Campground is a great alternative for families looking for an affordable destination
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Somerset, Kentucky’s Premiere Inn Located Just Minutes from Lake Cumberland
There is a joke among friends here, “It’s a Phoenix that has risen from the ashes. ”When Charles and Allison Hahn Sobieck purchased the property at 502 North Main Street (in Somerset, Kentucky), there was a lot of work to be done, to say the least. With the vision of a B & B and a home in ruins, there were little choices. The dilapidated structure was removed, then reconstructed as it had been in the 1850’s. It’s a brand new home. A bit of an unusual concept for a bed and breakfast. “We reconstructed the home from scratch. This gave us the benefit of designing every amenity possible along the way, ”said Allison Sobieck, owner. Every room is equipped with many amenities you don’t often find in a traditional bed and breakfast, but rather a fine hotel. Every room has a full sized closet with a pair of micro-fiber robes hanging in them, 400- count Egyptian cotton sheets, cable TV with DVD players, queen sized beds, and a host of other things. For instance, 2 rooms have gas fireplaces and 3 rooms have whirlpool tubs. We even offer many add on amenities such as massage, dinner, flowers, etc…
The rooms are only half of the reason to come to The Doolin House. Owners Charles and Allison just happen to both be chefs. Some of the breakfast specialties include Caramel Banana French Toast and Southern Eggs Benedict (2 fried green tomatoes topped with 2 slices of smoked bacon, 2 eggs over easy and Hollandaise). Chuck is usually in charge of breakfast and tries to do new and different things every day. Chef Chuck pointed out, “It’s fun to experiment with breakfast. It’s the one meal that encompasses all foods. It’s perfectly acceptable to see smoked salmon or a pork cutlet at the breakfast table. ”For those in no rush to rise and shine, breakfast in bed is served at no additional charge. When you need a weekend get away that’s not too far from home or you are planning your summer vacation to beautiful Lake Cumberland, remember that The Doolin House Bed and Breakfast is only a phone call away.
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The Winton Woods Campground is located within easy walking distance of the park's harbor via a paved multi-purpose trail. Visitors can enjoy both wet and dry playgrounds, a snack bar and plenty of water recreation. There are rowboats, kayaks, canoes, pedal boats or mini-pontoon boats for rent on the 188acre lake with plenty of fishing; bait and tackle can be purchased at the park's boathouse. The Winton Woods Campground expansion reflects the Hamilton County Park District's commitment to providing outdoor recreation and education for area residents. Revenue generated from campground reservations contributes to the park district's status as one of the most self-sufficient park systems in the country. For more information and reservations, call 851CAMP (2287).
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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
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. 513-305-5099 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.
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’S Best Family Vacation Destination . Oceanfront 1, 2 & 3 bdrm villas. Discounted golf, complimentary tennis & health club. 800-845-9500 www.vthhi.com
NORTH CAROLINA
PANAMA CITY BEACH Family Atmosphere! Your Best Vacation Value! 800-354-1112 www.Summerhouse.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 1-7 Bedroom Vacation Homes & Villas. Free color brochure. Call 1-866-386-6644 or visit www.seaturtlegetaways.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
GATLINBURG. Choose a 2 or 3 BR chalet, conveniently located, richly appointed and meticulously main tained. Pet friendly. 877-215-3335 or visit www.marysescape.com
MICHIGAN
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
HILTON HEAD. Harbour Town. 2 br, 2 ba Harbour Club Villa. On site pool & hot tub. Avail 7/19-26. Priced well below market value. Just $1195. Call now. 513-604-9595
TENNESSEE
A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge.Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com 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
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
TIME SHARES WHOLESALE TIMESHARES 60-80% Off Retail! Qualified Buyers Only! Call for Free Info Pack! www.holidaygroup.com/cn 1-800-731-0307