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Given the economy and the district’s frugal approach, the Finneytown Local School District won’t be seeking an operating levy this year. “Given a firm cash balance as well as our sensitivity to the difficult economic climate, we believe it is the right thing to delay a levy until next year,” said Superintendent Randy Parsons After reviewing input from the administrative team, the community, and the district’s Blue Ribbon Finance Committee, board members concluded that its financial position is strong enough to wait an additional year before seeking additional local tax dollars. District voters approved a 7.95-mill levy in 2004, which was promised to last three years.
Parsons credits an aggressive fiscal responsibility plan for stretching it to six years. He said the district has maintained an average annual expenditure growth of 2.1 yearly since 2004. This year, Parsons said the district “sharpened the penParsons cil” to reduce appropriations for 2009-2010 by 0.15 percent from 2008 expenditures. Parsons also credits the reduction of some 37 jobs and consolidating the elementary schools as helping stave off a levy this year. “I think from the standpoint of the economy and the fact the district is financially sound at this point, we could all feel comfortable waiting,” said Laura Horn, board president. “We looked at every aspect of our district’s funding and concluded we can delay a levy for
a year.” Parsons said while the district is ending its fiscal year with a $2.3 million balance, it is starting to see expenditures outpace revenues. A trend, he said, that will continue. The district is expecting to receive 1 percent less in state funding in 2010 and 2 percent less the following year. That equates to about $60,000 to $70,000 of the total $5.8 million in state funding for next year, according to Dave Oliverio, district treasurer. “The manner in which Ohio schools are funded makes a levy request inevitable,” Parsons said. “There is little provision for inflation in local revenues. “A vibrant levy committee is already in place, whether the decision was 2009 or 2010,” he said. “Successful passage in 2010 will be a must in order to maintain the Finneytown School programs valued by our families.”
Mt. Healthy planning celebration By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com
Field Day
A special day for elementary students in the Mount Healthy City School District, Field Day is when students put books aside and participate in outdoor activities such as running, jumping, tug-of-war, cornhole and more. – SEE PHOTOS, B1
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Suiting up
Springfield Township Fire Department Lt. Randy Miller helps Allie Hinnenkamp, 8, suit up in firefighter turnout gear. She was one of the township youngsters enrolled in the department’s annual Kids Fire Academy. Other activities in the week included weather safety, basic first aid and CPR and fire extinguisher training.
Forest Park EMS assists national study By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com
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Celebrate Mount Healthy organizers promise a weekend of fun Sept. 12 and 13, at the city park and beyond. The city and the Mount Healthy Business Association are teaming up for the annual event which includes a car show from 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12. Registration for car owners begins at 11 a.m. Rocky Stellatano, owner of Mount Healthy Auto Body and one of the organizers of the car show, said he’s expecting 100-plus vintage vehicles vying for trophies. The Mount Healthy Historical Society will provide cool and tasty treats with its ice cream social from 3-6 p.m. Sept. 12 at the museum adjacent the park. There will be activities for children, booths staffed by civic groups and live music at the gazebo from 6-9 p.m. The day concludes with fireworks scheduled for 9 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 13, the celebration begins with a pancake breakfast cooked up by the city’s fire and police departments. It will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mount Healthy United Methodist Church, 7612 Perry St. The afternoon will be devoted to cheering on the Bengals in their season opener inside the community building. A big screen TV will be installed for the occasion and a tailgate atmosphere is planned. Fans can take a break and wander over to the gazebo for the beer hall sing-a-long from 3-5 p.m. sponsored by Arlington Memorial Gardens. The city park is at McMakin Avenue and Perry Street adjacent City Hall. For more information call the city at 9318840.
The Forest Park Fire Department is one of numerous departments nationwide involved in a seizure study, but they’ve already made their presence known. The study, which is attempting to find a more effective way to treat a certain type of seizure that can be fatal, is being conducted by the Neurological Emergency Treat-
ment Trials group. Forest Park is just one of six regional EMS teams working on the study, and delivered the first seizure patient from the region and only the third patient nationally to participate in the study. Jason McMullan, assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of Cincinnati and medical director for the Forest Park Fire Department, said the study is conducted by EMS teams
who, upon arrival on the scene of a seizure patient, administer both the typical medication used by county EMS teams as well as a new medication being used in the study. However, one will be a placebo and the other will be the actual medication. “This is essentially our standard care,” McMullan said. The typical response from EMS with these seizures requires an IV to give the medication to the
patient. The new medicine would require only a shot, which McMullan said would be much easier to provide someone in the midst of a seizure. Fire Chief Trish Brooks said she is pleased the fire department has been able to quickly assist in the national study, and their participation will help to better serve the community.
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Poker run is more than a good time By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com Good People Doing Good Things. The motto of the GoodTimers Foundation tells you this is more than a group of people looking for fun. They like fun. In fact, the group started to support a Sunday football team. The group built, owned and maintained a softball/soccer complex called GoodTimers Grove – now Riverfront West – in Miamitown. But since the Sept. 11 attack in 2001, the group has raised almost a quarter
of a million dollars for local police and community organizations and causes through poker runs and other events. In November, GoodTimers presented the Colerain Township Citizens Police Academy with a $2,000 donation. Colerain Township Police Chief Dan Meloy said the group has been generous, donating to the department since 2002. Last year, GoodTimers added the Freedom Flight organization to its beneficiaries. This group organizes flights and visits to the
World War II memorial in Washington, D.C. The annual Freedom Ride sponsored by the GoodTimers is set for Sunday, Aug. 16. Organizers hope about 300 riders will participate. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the ride leaves at 11 a.m. from the Gailey VFW Hall, 8326 Brownsway Lane. Tom Scherz, Colerain Township, has been part of the group since the 1960s. He says there will be coffee and breakfast sandwiches available for early birds and there will be Sunday Morn-
ing Blues with Sonny Moorman. The ride travels back roads from the Gailey VFW to a VFW Hall in Trenton and back to Gailey. Scherz said motorcycle officers from Hamilton County, Colerain Township and Mount Healthy help plan the event. “We are concerned about safety,� he said. When the riders return to the Gailey VFW hall, there will be prizes for the best poker hand and live music from Bob Cushing, Dangerous Jim and the Slims, and Crash Landing. The party will also
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rain or shine. If it rains, the party moves indoors, he said. For more information and directions, visit www.goodtimersfreedomride.com.
Greenhills hosts open house during sale Home interior, clothing and other flee market essentials are not the only bargains being offered during this year's Greenhills Historical Society annual garage sale on Saturday, Aug. 8. This year, realtors are joining in to offer visitors a chance to tour available housing options. Most participating realtors will be holding their listings open between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
International whistler
Springfield Township resident Cesar Arellano recently attended the 36th International Whistlers Convention in Louisburg, N.C., to compete against whistlers from around the world. Arellano’s trip was sponsored by Central Montessori Academy, where he is a teacher. He thanks the school, parents, children and, especially, Tony and Pam Gribi, for making his dream come true. Arellano reminds everyone to keep whistling because it is a “holiday for lips.�
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Officials are considering a new rental inspection program in an effort to target absentee landlords and boost property value in the township. “We don’t want to be property police, but unfortunately, economic conditions are forcing us to do that,� said Township Administrator Michael Hinnenkamp. “With foreclosures and the economic downturn, we’re making sure they maintain their property.� Currently, inspections are only done for the exterior of rental property. The new program would mean annual inspections on the interior, likely funded by registration fees that would be renewed every year. Officials are drafting the proposal now, and Hinnenkamp hopes to see it up for consideration sometime in the fall.
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The Springfield Township Senior Center will help seniors discover new ways to look at their life experiences and fun-filled ways to share and preserve them for future generations through a Personal History Writing Workshop. The Personal History Writing Workshop is a fourweek series at the senior
center, 9158 Winton Road, from 1-2:30 p.m. Aug. 18 and 25, and Sept. 1 and 8. The cost is $20 for senior center members and $30 for non-members. Those that choose to purchase a senior center membership at sign-up will have the additional nonmembership fee waved. Participants will need a three ring binder and pen for each class conducted by Mary Ann Mayers, owner
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and of those, about 2,800 are rentals. That is a relatively small percentage but of the rental property, nearly 35 percent is considered publicly assisted housing higher than average saturation, Hinnenkamp said. The interior inspections would target obvious signs of neglect, such as fixtures and safety concerns. This would keep absentee landlords in check, particularly those in the rental business for profit, officials said. Conscientious landlords should see the benefits of the program, said Trustee Tom Bryan, adding “We don’t want them here anyway if they don’t want to maintain their property.� The efforts, Hinnenkamp insisted, are ways to weed out those looking to take advantage of the system. For those who cannot maintain their property because of financial hardship, the rental inspection program will likely include collaboration with social service programs.
“There are plenty of instances where there are good people who are just down on their luck,� he said. The township currently has three part-time inspectors, who will likely have to go through more training for the program and may switch to full-time, Hinnenkamp said. He hopes to have the inspections start by January. The move is one of many steps township officials have taken this year to battle problems with rental housing. Several months ago, they announced official efforts to combat saturation of Section 8 housing. They are still in talks with legislators and the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority to fix kinks in the Federal Housing Choice Program, such as placing caps on the number of vouchers used in one area and the length of time a person can be eligible for assistance.
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The following students have earned honors for the fourth quarter of the 2008-2009 school year.
Freshmen
First honors: Kristin Alverson, Stephanie Ambach, Katarina Anhofer, Gabrielle Bolin, Cayla Brakers, Stephanie Dailey, Kelsey Gibboney, Sara Krueger, Sarah Kuhn, Shannon O’Connell, Kayla Orso, Abby Osborne, Kelly O’Shaughnessy, Danielle Pfeifer, Laney Pierani, Sarah Pierce, Haley Poli, Samantha Rack, Danielle Ripperger, Cassidy Sanders, Leah Schmidt, Alaina, Silber, Jessica Skitt, Marie Stevenot, Jenna Taylor, Abigail Thiemann, Karlie Torok, Cara Vordenberge, Erika Wagner, Rebekah West, Zoe Widmer, Amani Williams, Megan Williams, Sarah Workman and Dorsey Ziller. Second honors: Julie Arnold, Emily Bates, Emily Brandt, Sarah Brandt, Megan Brenner, T. Mackenzie Bryant, Sarah Buescher, Courtney Campbell, Jordan Chard, Rachel Clark, Kristen Conley, Hailey Deyhle, Nicole Emig, Jennifer Fern, Abigail Forry, Rachel Frank, Emily Goddard, Olivia Grieszmer, Ellana Hagedorn, Lisa Hellkamp, Erin Hennard, Kelsey Heusmann, Kaitlyn Holley, Jessica Homer, Maria Houser, Molly Huey, Jessica Kerr, Elizabeth Kibler, Abigail Krabacher, Christine Kristof, Kira Liggins, Cassandra Lindeman, Abagail Lucas,Rachel Lusheck, Sara Masur, Julie McKendry, Allison Miller, Meghan Nauman, Alexis Obach, Caitlin O’Connell, Clarissa
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Sophomores
First honors: Kelli Baum, Erin Bepler, Erin Bergmann, Jayme Bittner, Meredith Bodkin, Alexa Bolin, Allison Bollin, Cassandra Brakers, Elizabeth Brock, Mary Broering, Elizabeth Ceddia, El-Asa Crawford, Bridget Crowley, Lindsey Decher, Elizabeth Doyle, Mary Findley, Susan Findley, Alyssa Finke, Kathryn Flanigan, Colleen Flynn, Kaitlyn Gerrety, Elise Hargis, Megan Heckmann, Anna Herrmann, Malia Hess, Krista Issler, Emily Jester, Ashley Johns, Leslie Lohbeck, Maria Lupp, Chelsey Maag, Jordanne Mitchell, Elizabeth Morris, Molly Murrison, Ashley Musick, Kelley Namaky, Carley Powell, Amanda Rapien, Jennifer Rosenacker, Laura Rothan, Madison Sabatelli, Allison Sander, Lauren Schneider, Claire Speirs, Tayler Thress, Julia Timme, Katherine Wernke, Kayla Wilmes, Emily York and Rachel Young. Second honors: Nicole Ashcraft, Jennifer Beck, Lydia Black, Emily Blessing, Danielle, Browning, Jennifer Burgoyne, Kerry Caddell, Kimberly Calder, Delaney Campbell, Christine Conway, Emily Cramer, Brianna Doxsey, Abigail Engel, Nina Frondorf, Kathryn Geckle, Morgan Gelhausen, Rebecca Giuliano, Nora Goetzman, Aimee
Green, Sarah Haverkos, Andrea Heckle, Nicole Helmers, Grace Hoesl, Rebecca Jones, Justine Junker, Emily Kacner, Sarah Kaehler, Samantha Kent, Sarah Kist, Katlyn Klare, Brittani Kohls, Jamie Kolb, Melissa Kolb, Jessica Larkin, Kim Le, Elizabeth Loxterkamp, Shannon Makin, Sarah Maraan, Hilary Massengale, Megan McPhillips, Kelsey Michel, Samantha Morrissey, Catherine Murray, Shawn O’Brien, Melissa Quinlan, Amanda Rauf, Alysha Reed, Caitlin Roberts, Rachel Scheper, Michelle Schmidt, Nicole Schmidt, Kaitlyn Schwettmann, Megan Sparks, Rebecca Stock, Morgan Tenkman, Lindsey Totten, Lindsey Trischler, Ellen Verkley, Kaylyn Von Korff, Mallory Waters, Brittany Wyatt, Kathryn Yoder, Alexandra Zimmer, Melanie Zinser and Kaitlyn Zoz.
Juniors
First honors: Olivia Anhofer, Katherine Anneken, Christine Baarendse, Patricia, Baginski, Katrina Baker, Anna Ball, Jaime Beck, Laura Beck, Allison Bergmann, Alexandra Bowman, Lauren Brookes, Fiona Burzynski, Brittany Campbell, Kelsey Copes, Julie DePauw, Cynthia Dickman, Gabrielle Doerger, Alexandra Duell, Michelle Hausman, Elizabeth Helpling, Lauren Hillner, Pauline Holthaus, Ashley Jansen, Hyun Jun, Catherine Junker, Grace Junker, Jessica Kahny, Kirsten Kipp, Lauren Krabacher, Caitlin Kramer, Jillian Leedy, Kathryn Markus, Kelly McDonald, Maria Meyer, Tracy Minich, Rebecca Moore, Jessica Morgan, Abigail Packer, Taylor Parr, Brittany Raterman, Ann Marie
Roth, Kelly Schmidt, Kelly Schmidt, Rebecca Schmidt, Emily Schoenlaub, Amanda Schultz, Lauren Schultz, Olivia Sillies, Allison Smith, Olivia Thiemann, J. Abigail Vehr, Stephanie Ventura, Paula Vogelpohl, Jennifer Voit, Alexandra Waldman, Chelsea Wells, Sarah Weyer, Megan Whitacre and Maura Winters. Second honors: Dana Adams, Anna Marie Albanese, Tess Alexander, Alexis Barnhart, Stephanie Bates, Juliana Bergen, Jamie Berling, Anna Betsch, Stephanie Billinghurst, Toni Brandenburg, Samantha Burress, Maria Camara, Megan Casada, Hayley Cole, Jamie Coogan, Alexandria Crawford, Catherine Dannhausen, Danielle Doerger, Nicole Epure, Kelsey Farrell, Madison Frey, Ashley Gabriel, Emily Geiger, Elizabeth Gerbus, Lauren Glines, Alexis Hendy, Madeline Herbert, Kate Hill, Jenna Igel, Emma, Isaacs, Sarah Johansing, Danielle Kelsey, Rebecca Lamping, Rebecca Lawson, Brittany Luipold, Megan McKinley, Chelsea Myers, Kortney Pifher, Cynthia Pyle, Allison Rack, Nicole Rasche, Cailin Reilly, Rebecca Reis, Emily Rieger, Faith Rinklin, Allison Rothert, Mackenzie Sanders, Molly Schlotman, Lauren Schmitt, Makenzie Shanks, Katherine Shuter, Kathryn Thatcher, Lundyn Thompson, Jacquelyn Toberman, Michelle Watson, Elizabeth Wiebell, Abagayle Witzgall, Kelsey Witzgall, Erin Wood, Andrea Yates and Brittany Zins.
Seniors
First honors: Kristy Albrinck, Elizabeth Ashley, Lisa Beyer, Michelle Burke, Alissa Cost,
Jenna Cost, Kari Deters, Sarah Disser, Emily Dittgen, Carrie Ertel, Elizabeth Eveleigh, Amanda Fette, Theresa Hennard, Kelly Herth, Lindsay Hogue, Elizabeth Huff, Danielle Kirk, Sarah Knollman, Robin Koehlke, Amanda Koenig, Julie Krechting, Laura Krueger, Erin Leahy, Sarah Lohbeck, Rebecca Lynch, Hannah Martin, Lauren Meister, Amanda Menke, Laura Neeb, Katlyn Niehaus, Abbigail Pille, Alison Price, Allyssa Price, Lindsay Reder, Carly Rothan, Maria Rothan, Ann Marie Ruhe, Alexandra Sampson, Emily Schuster, Juliann Schwieter, Kelsi Silber, Katie Ulm, Megan Walden, Kelly Wilder, Kimberly Winterhalter, Michelle Yung and Melissa Zapf. Second honors: Emily Beiting, Grace Bergmann, Coray Bernecker, Kaitlyn Blanck, Jillian Brinkman, Maria Broerman, Erin Burwinkel, Laura Carter, Bethany Cianciolo, Erica Corcoran, Devon Delaet, Jordan Dorr, Emily Duncan, Alicia Gallina, Erica Gehring, Kathleen Gibboney, Sarah Grothjan, Mary Hautman, Kelley Hooven, Kayla Justice, Leslie Kluener, Jennifer Lucas, Kristine Meiners, Celia Michel, Shannon Miranda, Katherine Morrissey, Kasey Nease, Heather Nimeskern, Erica O’Connell, Nicole Partin, Rebecca Ratterman, Maria Reece, Kelly Roden, Jessica Rogers, Maria Rosiello, Molly Rumpke, Elyse Runkel, Rachel Schmetzer, Leanna Schmitt, Cassandra Schutte, Meaghan Tegge, Abbey Totten, Jessica Tucker, Regina Villaver, Allison Volski, Anna Walter, Anna Wanstrath, Jessica Weber, Ashley Wellman, Carolyn Wurzelbacher and Jessica Ziegler.
College bound
As of May 20, Winton Woods High School seniors have earned $6.7 million in college scholarships. Recently, they traded their uniforms for shirts from the colleges and universities they will attending this fall. Pictured in their college shirts from front left are Kesha Oglivie (Ohio State University), Jade Lord (Vanderbilt University), Ashley Williams (Northern Kentucky University), Danielle Busken (University of Cincinnati), Jasmine Martin (Wright State University), Melissa Williams (Wright State), Shannon McCoy (University of Toledo), Hope Monroe (OSU), Jonise Harris (Toledo), Joni Baum (National Guard), Kaitlin Stewart (OSU), Marisa Reuteman (Cincinnati State Technical & Community College), Sarah Monoe (UC), Paige Dunn (UC), Natalie Wagner (Miami UniversityHamilton), Sydney Murdock (UC) and Kaneshia Kanion (Wright State); second row, Josalyn Cummings (Youngstown State University), Keenan Harmon (OSU), Kaitlin Stewart, Sarah Monroe (UC), Corey Robinson (Wilmington College), Luke Spencer (Xavier University), Anthony Talbert (North Carolina State University), Kyle Day (UC), Samantha Paratore (Cincinnati State) and Brittany Robertson (UC).
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Mount Notre Dame High School
The following students earned honors for the fourth quarter of the 2008-2009 school year.
Freshmen
First honors: Alexandrea Lohmann and Leticia Mejia. Second honors: Tess Austin, Dominique Davis, Amaji Finnell and Jessica Letsche.
Sophomores
First honors: Catherine Wilson. Second honors: Hannah Gerth, Kirsten Mesch, Ciara Rosser, Chelsea Shoemaker and Elena Strecker.
Juniors
Second honors: Elizabeth Kraemer.
Seniors
Second honors: Margaret Baker, Alysha DeWees, Amanda Helm, Kendel Mesch and Christina Snyder.
Women’s club awards five scholarships The Forest Park Women’s Club awarded $500 scholarships to five high school scholars living in the Winton Woods school district. The club’s Scholarship Program was started in 1967 and as in previous years, the money awarded will be a big help in defraying the cost of miscellaneous college expenses for the scholarship recipients as they head off to college in the fall. The scholarship recipients are: Randall Knepp graduated from Winton Woods High School. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Knepp. Randy will attend the University of Cincinnati and major in mechanical engineering and participate in the ACCEND program
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that will enable him to earn a MBA in five years. Sarah Monroe graduated from Winton Woods High School. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Monroe. Sarah will attend the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning. She plans to major in graphic design.
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Virginia Shelley graduated from Cincinnati Christian School. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Shelley. Virginia will attend Northern Kentucky University and plans to major in a biology/premed program with a minor in Spanish. Caty Spaulding graduated from Winton Woods High School. She
Gold medal
The Roger Bacon High School concert choir won a gold medal at the Performing Arts Consultants PAC for a Day Adjudicated Festival in Louisville, Ky. The choir is led by director Cheryl Raine. The music competition was followed by an afternoon at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. Pictured from front left are Jamal Anderson and Jemel Ntumba; second row, Danielle Brocker, Kristina Hayles, Maria Angel, Lindy Gamble-Hazlett, Kendell Ivory and Sarai Ward; third row, Nicole Ausdenmoore, Melaina Dressing, DaMarla Lamar, Sierra Roundtree, Janine Butler, Leann Doan, Catherine Bossman and AJ Tribble. PROVIDED. SEND PHOTOS TO: MEMRAL@COMMUNITYPRESS.COM.
is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Spaulding. Caty will attend the University of Kentucky and plans to major in nursing. Williams C a r o l y n Williams graduated from Roger Bacon High School. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Williams. Carolyn will attend Xavier University and plans to major in psychology and minor in theology. Her goal is to be an adolescent psychologist.
Winton Woods counselor wins recognition Three area school counselors – including Kevin Jones of Winton Woods High School – are the recipients of the first ever Greater Cincinnati School Counseling Recognition Awards. The award honors and affirms the vital role school counselors play in providing guidance to students as they complete high school and move on to future education or career opportunities. The other recipients are Maureen Ferrell of Walnut Hills High School and Sandra Mosley of School for Creative and Performing Arts. The awards were presented to the recipients during three separate events earlier this summer.
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Winton Woods coach in hall of fame Winton Woods High School basketball and soccer coach Donnie Gillespie will become the 32nd member of the Urbana University Athletic Hall of Fame on Oct. 17. Gillespie’s career on the basketball court spanned from 19931998 at Urbana University. The Urbana University men’s basketball team rose to national prominence on the shoulders of a Hall of Fame coach and a steady stream of standout student-athletes in the early to mid-1990s. Under Head Coach Bob Ronai, the Blue Knights strung together nine straight winning seasons and appeared in the NAIA National Tournament three times in six years. “Donnie was a key player at the conclusion of the most successful era in Blue Knight men’s basketball history, an era that produced multiple Hall of Famers and three trips to the NAIA nationals,” said Dave Ross, a 1976 Urbana graduate and current University Trustee and Hall of Fame Chairman. Ross administered the nomination and selection process. “As both a student-athlete and an adult, Donnie Gillespie has provided a positive reflection upon Urbana University.” Gillespie becomes the 13th men’s basketball player to enter the Hall. He joins four Blue Knights who played basketball in the 1990s for Coach Ronai. Gillespie will reunite with two of his former teammates, Jerry Ligon and J.J. White, who are also enshrined. Gillespie and White also played together on the hardwood at Winton Woods High School. “Donnie represents everything we want our student-athletes to strive to be,” said Urbana University Athletic Director Doug Young. “We are honored to celebrate the achievements of this outstanding student-athlete.” Gillespie’s career continues on the hardwood to this day. Gillespie was inducted into Winton Woods High School Hall of Fame in 2004 after a stellar
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61-46. Gillespie has even faced off against Ronai, who currently coaches at Middletown High School. Gillespie’s Warriors bested Ronai’s squad in their last meeting two seasons ago. “I have had the pleasure of watching Donnie grow as a teacher and coach, and for the past five years, as an opposing head coach,” Ronai said. “Donnie Gillespie is a man of faith, high principles and outstanding character, and he demonstrates that daily to anyone that has contact with him.” At Urbana University, Gillespie is one of 21 former Blue Knights to eclipse 1,000 career points. He currently sits at 13th on the alltime scoring list with 1,450 points. During Gillespie’s junior season, the Blue Knights tied a school record for wins (26) and made it to the Sweet 16 in the NAIA National Tournament. Gillespie was named an NAIA All-American that season after returning from an injury that sidelined him for most of the 1995-96 season. As a senior, Gillespie captained the Blue Knights and led the team in scoring, minutes, and 3-point shooting. He remains the school’s all-time leader in 3-point field goals (259) and 3-point shooting percentage (41.4 percent). The sharpshooter is second in career games played (127) at Urbana University. His former teammate, J.J. White, is the only Blue Knight ahead of him in that category with 132 games played.
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Several recent graduates of the Roger Bacon High School class of 2009 are extending athletic careers beyond high school. Above – Recent Roger Bacon graduates, in front, Jacob Stentz, Ashley Ivory and Mark Hall II sign letters of intent to play collegiate sports. Stentz will wrestle for Mount St. Joseph, Ivory will play basketball for Seton Hill College and Hall will play football for Otterbein College. In back are Athletic Director Joe Corcoran, Head Football Coach Kevin Huxel and Roger Bacon President Rev. Bill Farris. Right – Roger Bacon High School recent graduate Kristin Habig signs a letter of intent to play soccer at Cincinnati State this fall.
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Roger Bacon honors Roebel By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
The Fourth Annual Tom Roebel Memorial Bowl-A-Thon will take place at Colerain Bowl Saturday, Aug. 8. The event, which will start at 6 p.m. and end at 9 p.m., will feature glow bowling, LaRosa’s pizza, soft drinks, music and door
prizes. It costs $20 per person. Roebel taught health and physical education at Roger Bacon High School and served as the school’s blood drive coordinator until his untimely death in 2006. He was 48. Roebel, who coached the Spartans’ bowling and freshman football teams, was known for his
congenial personality. The bowla-thon will benefit the Roger Bacon bowling program. In 2006, the Hoxworth Blood Center started the Tom Roebel Award for Excellence, which is given annually to a high school for its commitment to blood drives.
Cincy’s top softball teams face off at Rumpke By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com
Rain hampered the start of the 57th annual Cincinnati Metro Softball Tournament but even that won’t slow what has grown into one of the biggest events of its kind in the nation. “They make it work,” said Jonathan Kissell, Rumpke’s senior communication coordinator. The Met is played mainly at Rumpke Park in Crosby Township, with finals concluding Wednesday, Aug. 12. “With so many teams it takes a lot of coordination to put it together. To make it happen with so many teams involved seems overwhelming but it’s impressive how well a tournament of this size can run.” Kissell said the grounds crew can be found at the park late into
the night and that games are played most weeknights until midnight and later if there are weather delays. There are 261 teams in the Met this year, down 10 teams from 2008. Kissell said they were expecting fewer teams due to the economy but was happy with the number of teams. “It’s just a huge event to a lot of people. Teams prepare all season for this event. To find out who the best of the best is and be declared a city champ. Teams take a lot of pride in it,” he said. The Met is one of the biggest tournaments of its kind in the nation. Only local, league-sanctioned teams were allowed to qualify for entry. Players cannot form teams just to play in the tournament.
One key to the tournament’s continued success, Kissell said, is the tradition. “It’s been around so long, a lot of players playing today probably watched their parents and grandparents play in the Metro,” he said. “We play sports in grade school and high school and it’s a chance to relive those days as an adult. Players still take pride in being a champion.” Kissell, who grew up in the area and went to high school at La Salle, said the Met is popular even among spectators. “It’s only $3 for admission and kids under 12 and adults over 65 get in free. You can grab an ear of corn and a burger and watch a bunch of softball games from the sundeck. For two weeks, it’s a great place to be,” he said.
SIDELINES Baseball tryouts
Cincinnati Bulldogs 17U baseball team (SWOL-National League) will hold 2010 tryouts 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, and Sunday, Aug. 16, at Heritage Park, 11405 E. Miami River Road, Colerain Township. Individual tryouts are also possible. Team seeks players who are committed to varsity-level baseball competition with their school teams as well as with the Bulldogs. Pitchers are especially welcome. Players must not turn 18 years old before May 1, 2009. Contact coach Steve Depoe at 708-8939 or depoesp@email.uc.edu.
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The Fairfield Chiefs 17U baseball team will holding tryouts for the 2010 season at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at Waterworks Park, 5133 Groh Lane, Fairfield. Contact Bill Guenther at 295-0887 for details or to schedule a private tryout. • The Panel Barn Lumberkings baseball team will conduct tryouts for its U17/18 team for the 2010 seasons, from noon to 2 p.m., Aug. 8 and 9 and Aug. 15 and 16, at Panel Barn Field. Call Hawk or 515-2173. •
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The Cincinnati Sharks baseball organization is preparing to conduct player evaluations for the multiple age groups for the 2009 season. The Sharks are recognized as a Program of Excellence and have teams in most age groups in the National and American divisions of the SWOL. Coaches are looking for a few high skill and character players with a passion for the game for the 2010 season. The organization has an emphasis on developing players for long-term success. Call 623-4171 for U16, AND 256-7265 for U13.
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The Hat Tricks B98 team celebrates winning the league championship title after defeating NKSL Blue Thunder, a team to which they had previously tied and lost. The team also went 5-1-1 in TSCSL league games and was undefeated in tournament play. In front, from left are Nathan Miller, Roger Epure of Forest Park and Michael Barwick of Forest Park. In middle are Trace Sword, Jerred McGuire, Tommy Logan of Mt. Healthy and Joshua Neal of Colerain Township. In back are assistant coaches Elliot Bavely and John Neal. Not pictured are Nathan McCart of Evendale, Stephen Hobson of Colerain, Cody Busam of Colerain, Nathan Neal of Colerain, Spenser Smith of White Oak and Andrew Belec.
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This year, there several are new attractions. “I don’t remember the last time we had a parade,” said secretary manager and coordinator of the fair Dick Ingle, who lives in White Oak. “We’ve had (parades) on the grounds but not out on Vine Street.” The parade will being at 3 p.m. Tuesday, with participants gathering along Fairpark Avenue, one block west of Vine Street. A tractor pull, scheduled
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Church offering free school supplies By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com
Local children will soon be heading back to school, and that means parents will soon be heading to stores for school supplies. However, for those who can’t afford the seemingly endless list of needed materials for school, Dayspring Church of God has the answer. On Saturday, Aug. 8, volunteers and members of the Forest Park church will be handing out free school supplies to local children on a first-come, first-served basis. Volunteer Hershel Potter said this is the third year for the event, which donated 260 packages of free supplies to students last year. He said he hopes to hand out 300 packages during this year’s event. “It looks like we’re on target to reach our goals,” Potter said.
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Pushing for Section 8 reform from long-term program Congress recently took up a bill to reform the Housing Choice Voucher Program, known also as the Section 8 voucher program. For years, I have called for major changes to this program, and as your representative in Congress I will continue to push for meaningful reform so that Section 8 is an emergency measure for our most vulnerable citizens and not a long-term public housing program. As a member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, I fought for changes that would improve job incentives and limit the expansion of the program. However, the current legislation does not go nearly far enough to reform Section 8 and includes too much new spending on vouchers.
I opposed this bill in committee, and will vote against it when it comes before the House. The Section 8 voucher proSteve gram should Driehaus not be a way of Community life, but a way help people Press guest to build successful columnist and independent lives. The voucher program offers a critical safety net for the elderly, persons with disabilities, and struggling families, but the relief should be temporary assistance as program participants get back on their feet. That’s why I offered legislation to
Driehaus votes against taxpayers provides health My congressman, Steve care services for Driehaus, threw away an opporpoor women is tunity to do good and thwart evil. an old canard. A cartoonist could draw him with American taxhis right hand reaching out to propayer funding life west-side Catholic Democrats for Planned Parwhile keeping his left hand enthood frees up extended to pro-aborts Assistant money for proMajority Leader U.S. Rep. Steny Joanne moting and proHoyer and U.S. Rep. Barney Kemmerer viding abortions Frank who came to Cincinnati last year to campaign for him. Community which otherwise be needed U.S. Rep. Mike Pence (R–Ind.) Press guest would for operational proposed an amendment to the columnist costs. There are Labor Health and Human Services many federally appropriations act in the full House of Representatives on July funded clinics providing health 24. The Pence amendment called services like cancer screenings for ending taxpayer funding to that promote abstinence, but do Planned Parenthood, the largest not do abortion. Prominent black leaders recipient of federal funds under Title X. Planned Parenthood attending the 2008 NAACP conreceived $350 million in 2008. vention in Cincinnati held a press The amendment failed 183 to conference which I attended. They included Alveda 244. King, a niece of Driehaus’ nay the Rev. Martin vote supports How can Steve Driehaus Luther King, extorting our tax campaign as a pro-life who opposed dollars for a busiDemocrat, but then abortion. Last ness that performs year, UCLA prothe most abortions expect us to pay for the life students on babies in the “choice” of death? hired actors to womb in the councall Planned Partry, targets black enthood offices babies, is being investigated for violating state posing as donors. Outside the sexual assault and child abuse convention center, the crowd lisreporting laws in Alabama, Cali- tened to the recording of the fornia, Indiana, Ohio and Ten- “donor” asking if his money could nessee, and encourages teenage be directed to aborting black sexual promiscuity on its Teen babies, and Planned Parenthood agreed! Minority women make up Talk Web site. How can Steve Driehaus cam- about 26 percent of the female paign as a pro-life Democrat, but population (age 15-44) in the then expect us to pay for the United States, but they undergo “choice” of death? Thomas Jeffer- approximately 36 percent of aborson said, “To compel a man to fur- tions performed in this country. Promoting teenage sex pronish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which vides Planned Parenthood with he disbelieves is sinful and tyran- customers who have sexually transmitted diseases because they nical.” Driehaus also voted for the fell for Planned Parenthood’s lie Foreign Relations Reauthorization that using porous condoms equals Act, HR 2410, on June 10, which safe sex. Glamorizing teen sex established a global women’s results in pregnancies which lead issues office to promote abortion to profitable abortions. Planned overseas as a principle of U.S. for- Parenthood needs a growing cuseign policy. He did join some tomer base to pay its executive Democrat colleagues telling House director’s $300,000-plus salary. Steve Driehaus voted against Speaker Nancy Pelosi that abortion should not be included in a life, 1st District taxpayers, and government health care bill. That our teenagers’ virtue. cannot work, however, unless there is explicit language excludJoanne Kemmerer, formerly of Mount ing coverage for abortions. Airy, was a 2000 Republican candidate Voting to continue funding for Ohio state legislature. Planned Parenthood because it
stop additional spending on vouchers. Increasing the number of vouchers is the wrong solution for Section 8, and I will oppose any legislation that does not limit their expansion. Instead, we should emphasize moving people toward steady and gainful employment, off the Section 8 program, and into independent homes. Many families in need face a lengthy waiting list for Section 8 assistance, and if we can better transition people off Section 8, we can better ensure that vouchers are used as an emergency measure for those in dire circumstances. I successfully pushed to expand the “Moving to Work” provisions in the current reform legislation. This program helps those dependent on Section 8 find
work, build savings, and move off the voucher program. Housing authorities participating in “Moving to Work” can tailor the program to the needs of their communities. Under “Moving to Work,” communities have established limits on the length of time individuals are eligible to receive vouchers, and incentivized job training and placement. The limited number of “Moving to Work” cities have shown positive results, and devoting more resources to this program must be part of any meaningful Section 8 reform. Inclusion of the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) in “Moving to Work” could help us meet some of the challenges our community is facing with respect to Section 8. I have written to Housing and
Steve Driehaus (D) is the U. S. representative from the 1st Congressional District, which cover most of western Hamilton County.
CH@TROOM Last week’s queston: What do you like and dislike about the health care proposals currently before Congress? “I oppose this plan because of the high cost, my distrust of the federal government’s ability to handle any program efficiently, and I worry the time to get an appointment to see a doctor will be months under this program. Just look at Canada’s, Great Britain’s and Massachusetts’ health plans to see the problems they have. Look at how badly the government has run the post office and Social Security and you see just how bad health care could be. If this health plan is so good
About Ch@troom This week’s question: Should Major League Baseball reinstate Pete Rose? Why or why not? Every week The Hilltop Press asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answer to hilltoppress@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line. why has the president tried to stop all debate by those who question the plan? Is he hiding something?” A.S.
“The answer to that is a very loud clear, nothing, the federal government is totally out of control, failed to fund Social Security, and is operating in violation of our Constitution, which establishes limits on the powers of the federal government. This results in loss of local control, in our schools, private business, the continued socialization of our country by both parties must be stopped and people elected who will restore our constitutional rights. I sincerely hope the people will wake up before it is too late to save our freedoms. Wake up mayors, city council, school boards, business owners.” F.J.B.
Bone up on calcium intake Recently, researchers have discovered that up to two-thirds of high-school students are not getting their daily requirement of calcium. This is a particularly alarming finding since the teen years are a critical time of bone building. Most people reach their peak bone mass by age 20, and after age 30 years, the tendency is to lose bone density. To help our children build strong bones, we need to encourage bone-building nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D, and activities such as weightbearing exercise. Calcium is key for strong bones and healthy muscle function. When the body does not get enough calcium from the diet, it compensates by stealing calcium from the bones, making them weak and prone to fracture. Important sources of calcium are dairy products such as milk, yogurt and cheese, and foods such as broccoli, collard greens and beans. The current recommendation is that teenagers should get 1,300 mg of calcium daily from their diet, or the equivalent of three or four glasses of milk. Unfortunately, our children are now drinking more soda than milk. This is doubly hard on the bones, since caffeinated beverages interfere with the body’s ability to absorb and utilize calcium. Vitamin D is also critical to bone health, because it helps the body absorb calcium from the gastrointestinal tract. While we
get a small amount of vitamin D from sunlight, it is recommended that everyone gets 200-400 IU daily, more than most of us can Teresa Esterle get from sun (espeCommunity exposure cially since we Press guest should be wearcolumnist ing sunscreen!). Dietary sources include fortified milk, some fish, eggs and liver. All children need vitamin D, including infants. While infant formulas are fortified with the vitamin, breast milk often does not provide enough, so the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently recommended that breastfeeding infants get a vitamin D supplement. Another piece of the strong bone equation is exercise. Weight-bearing exercise such as walking and jogging is critical to building and strengthening bones. Children who watch large amounts of television have been found to have lower calcium levels than their active counterparts. So what to do if your child cannot drink milk? Some people are truly lactose-intolerant, unable to digest the lactose sugar in milk, and may have cramps or diarrhea after eating large amounts of dairy products. For those children, there are lactose-free dairy products available, as well as soy
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Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, urging him to include CMHA in the “Moving to Work” program should the program be expanded. CMHA is the 17th largest housing authority in the United States, and CMHA and local leaders are eager to launch a successful program to help families move to work and obtain independent housing. I will continue push to reform Section 8 until we have a system that moves people to work and ends the cycle of dependency.
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milk. Also, there are enzymes that can be added to regular milk to help with digestion. Lactose-intolerant kids may be able to tolerate hard aged cheeses which are lower in lactose, and yogurt with active cultures that aid in digestion. Families who are practicing ovo-vegetarians or vegans can get calcium from foods such as dark green leafy vegetables, beans and chickpeas. Other nondairy sources include calcium-fortified products such as orange juice, soy products, and cereals. How about the child who refuses milk and dairy products? If your child will not eat any calcium-containing foods, it is worth considering a calcium supplement. Supplements come in many forms, including some antacid tablets like Tums, chocolate flavored chewables, and tablets. Talk with your doctor if you are concerned about your child’s calcium intake. Osteoporosis is no longer a disease confined to senior citizens. We need to encourage our children to eat calcium and vitamin D-rich diets and stay active so they can start their adult years with the strongest bones possible. Teresa Esterle, M.D. is a board certified pediatrician at West Side Pediatrics in western Cincinnati. Esterle is also a member of the medical staff at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
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Pet rescue hopes to go on the road By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com
A woman who has spent years rescuing beagles is helping a fellow local animal rescuer set up a vehicle to take rescue on the road. Karen Schmidt has a pack of beagles that all came from shelters and were in danger of being killed because they had overstayed the limit and were, for some reason or another, unadoptable. “Beagles are like potato chips,” she said. “No one can have just one.” She has acted as a foster home for beagles, and has lost count of the number that have passed through her doors on the way to new homes. But over the 27 years since her first beagle, A number of dogs have found a permanent home at Schmidt’s house. They are all happy in her version of dog heaven: a fenced acre of land, treats, and lots of attention, good food, shelter and no threats on their doggie horizons. Schmidt can’t say no to a beagle sob story and once went home with three dogs because she couldn’t bear to leave one behind at the shelter. She is active with AdoptA-Dog Inc., a volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to rescue, adoption and education. Schmidt and a colleague, Sherry Drescher, are in the midst of a plan to convert a minibus into a mobile rescue vehicle. Drescher says when it’s rehabbed, the bus will ideally serve a number of functions. She sees it as a resource for local animal rescue groups in the area. The animobile will be outfitted with cages, so her group and other groups could use the vehicle to move animals from shelters that kill animals that are not
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Karen Schmidt loves her Beagles, and they are always happy to see her. She has been a foster home for Beagles until they can be adopted but sometimes one finds a permanent home with her. adopted to other shelters that do not. She says the van could also be used by groups for mobile adoption events, and as a first-response vehicle in the case of a disaster. Drescher has seen the need for disaster intervention for animals first-hand. She was in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina and saw the devastation on the animal population there. The women are passionate about saving animals. Drescher has put her money where her passion is: she day-traded to buy the bus and plans to rehab it with her own money as well. When complete, the bus will have a custom graphic exterior and will contain secure cages, a seating area for potential animal adoptees to fill out paperwork, a plasma TV, special antiseptic flooring, and a generator in case the shuttle bus travels to an area without power. Drescher is looking into solar panels for the roof, and says the diesel fuel will help the animobile be a green machine.
Field Day
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At Frost Elementary, fourth-grader Tyrique Gover competes in the jump rope relay.
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Field Day is a special day for elementary students in the Mount Healthy City School District, a day when students put books aside and participate in outdoor activities such as running, jumping, tug-of-war, cornhole and more. Jane Hoop Elementary teacher Amy Crisswell is pictured sitting in the dunking booth as a first-grader hits the target after the third try.
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At Jane Hoop Elementary, first-graders Mikki Jeffries, Alana Hall, Erin Costello, Jazmyne Gann, Hailey Lindsey, Adriana Ruiz, Brianna Steele, Kyra Harris and Justyce Cornist team up to use their stregnth in tug-of-war.
THINGS TO DO Strike up the Band
The Springfield Township Senior and Community Center will be the site of a free family concert from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, featuring the Ohio Military Band. The concert will be on the back deck of the senior/community center, 9158 Winton Road, with seating available in the picnic grove between the center and The Grove Banquet Hall. The Ohio Military Band is the oldest community band in the Cincinnati with roots tracing back to 1854. Concessions will be available for purchase. Those wishing to attend are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. In the event of rain, the concert will take place inside The Grove Banquet Hall.
Flowery festival
St. Therese Little Flower Festival is this coming week-
end. The summer wouldn’t be complete without the annual festival that features food, games, rides and entertainment. The festival is open 6 p.m.midnight Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8, and 5-11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9. The church is at 5560 Kirby Ave. in Mount Airy.
Light run
More than 350 runners will gather behind the starting line at the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s (CABVI) Spring Light 5K Sunday, Aug. 9, in Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum. The run entrance fee is $25 for day-of registration. The race will begin and end just inside the cemetery’s entrance at 4521 Spring Grove Ave. Awards and door prizes will be given immediately after the race.
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At Jane Hoop Elementary, first-grader Ta’Shea Bonner tosses the bean bag in a cornhole game as Hope Burress watches. PROVIDED. SEND PHOTOS TO: MEMRAL@COMMUNITYPRESS.COM.
At Frost Elementary, fourth-grader Jabril Greer is helped by classmates to jump the noodle in a relay race.
Terrace Guild seeking new members Mercy Franciscan Terrace is seeking new membership and volunteers for their Guild. The Guild has enjoyed a rich history during its years of involvement at Mercy Franciscan Terrace. “We have original guild members and we have members that have joined throughout our journey through the years,” explains Sister Cheryl Erb, mission integration director for Mercy Franciscan Terrace. “We are looking to ‘re-guild’ the Guild by recruiting additional members with the same goal to serve our residents and the community.” The Terrace Guild organizes events and activities throughout the year to raise money that goes directly back to the residents of Mercy
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Sister of Mercy Director of Missions Cheryl Erb pets the Yorkshire terrier of Yvonne Fackler during the blessing of the pets last year at Franciscan Terrace. Franciscan Terrace. “The money has been used for
things such as the recent renovation of the new DaySTAE room,” says Rachel Wirth, Terrace administrator. The DaySTAE program – which stands for Success Through Activities and Environment – is a nationally recognized program for people with Alzheimer’s or related dementia; it is already full after a February 2009 opening. Guild volunteers can choose their level of participation based on their own schedules. Mercy Franciscan Terrace wants to make it easy and fun for new members to get involved. “Many of our members have discovered that while they are giving back to the residents, that they, too, receive just as much back for themselves,” Erb said
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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; www.so-nkysdf.com. Greenhills.
FARMERS MARKET
Farm Market of College Hill, 3-7 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave. Parking Lot. Local produce and homeproduced food. Presented by College Hill Gardeners. 542-0007; www.collegehillfarmmarket.org. College Hill.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Ohio Military Band Community Concert, 7-9 p.m., The Grove, 9150 Winton Road. Music by the Ohio Military Band. Bring seating. Concessions available. Free. Presented by Springfield Township. 522-1410; www.springfieldtwp.org. Finneytown.
PUBLIC HOURS
Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.9 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road. Ohio state fishing license required. Free fishing, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. 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.
RECREATION
College Hill Block Party-Talent and Hoops, 6:30-9 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave. Three-on-three basketball tournament, cornhole and a talent show open to all. Food. Hosted by Richard Schroer, College Hill Recreation Center and Ron Whitt, Teen Impact. Free. Presented by College Hill Forum. 541-5676; collegehilloh.net. College Hill. F R I D A Y, A U G . 7
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Cincy A2, 8 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1553 Kinney Ave. Advanced level square dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Mount Healthy. Ramblin’ Roses, 8 p.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road. Plus level square dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Springfield Township.
FESTIVALS
St. Therese Little Flower Festival, 6 p.m.midnight, St. Therese Little Flower Church, 5560 Kirby Ave. Games, rides, booths, entertainment and food. All ages. Presented by Little Flower School. Through Aug. 9. 5415560. Mount Airy.
PUBLIC HOURS
Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.9 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.
Parky’s Ark Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275. Springfield Township.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
Unity Walk for Racial Harmony, 6 p.m., Kroger Building College Hill, 1606 W. North Bend Road. Join area churches to take steps to eliminate racial and religious division. Arrive by 5:45 p.m. to walk south on Hamilton Ave. to College Hill Presbyterian Church for a block party. Free. Presented by College Hill Presbyterian Church. 541-5676. College Hill. College Hill Block Party-Praise and Worship, 6:30-9 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave. Cornerstone Community Church leads worship. Food includes sloppy joes, chips, and freezer pops. Games, cornhole. Galen-Bailey, caricature artist. 5415676; collegehilloh.net. College Hill. S A T U R D A Y, A U G . 8
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HOME & GARDEN CLASSES
Composting 101, 2 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Winton Centre. Learn the basics of composting and resources available to start composting at home. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Second Sunday Concert Series, 7 p.m., Arlington Memorial Gardens, 2145 Compton Road. Gem City Jazz Orchestra performs. Rain date: Aug. 23. Complimentary refreshments. Free. 521-7003. Springfield Township.
USIC - JAZZ CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS M Sunday Jazz Brunch, Noon, Cincinnati Grill, 4 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; www.so-nkysdf.com. Springfield Township.
FESTIVALS
St. Therese Little Flower Festival, 6 p.m.midnight, St.Therese Little Flower Church, 541-5560. Mount Airy.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Acoustic Jam/Open Mic Night, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Poor Michael’s, 11938 Hamilton Ave. 8259958. Colerain Township.
MUSIC - BLUES
Saturday Nite Blues, 6:30-10 p.m., Pit To Plate BBQ, 8021 Hamilton Ave. 931-9100. Mount Healthy.
MUSIC - ROCK
The Beneath, 7:30-11 p.m.,The Underground, 1140 Smiley Ave. $7. 825-8200. Forest Park.
NATURE
Summer Woods, 10 a.m.,Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road. Northern Boundary. Hike in search of flowers, plants, birds and other wildlife. Free, parking permit required. Registration required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.
Endicott St., Aaron Holbrook Trio. Music plays 3-7 p.m. Brunch, $9.95-$16.99; jazz only $5 or two drink minimum. Reservations recommended. 742-1900. Greenhills.
PUBLIC HOURS
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Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.9 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. Parky’s Ark Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275. Springfield Township.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
College Hill Block Party Sunday Service, 10 a.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave. Concert by Aretha Chapman, Kaleidoscope Worship Leader, at noon with a picnic lunch. Worship on church’s parking lot. Free, donations accepted. 5415676, ext. 127; http://www.collegehilloh.net. College Hill. M O N D A Y, A U G . 1 0
BUSINESS MEETINGS
Mount Healthy Business Association Monthly Meeting, 11 a.m.-noon, Peoples Community Bank, 7522 Hamilton Ave. Free. 923-1985. Mount Healthy.
PUBLIC HOURS
Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.,Winton Woods, 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. Parky’s Ark Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275. Springfield Township.
SHOPPING
Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Ridgewood Senior Center, 8127 Seward Ave. 521-5801. Mount Healthy. S U N D A Y, A U G . 9
FESTIVALS
St. Therese Little Flower Festival, 5-11 p.m., St.Therese Little Flower Church, 541-5560. Mount Airy.
The St. Therese Little Flower Festival is this weekend at the church, 5560 Kirby Ave. Hours are 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8, and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9. For more information, call 541-5560. Jacoby Bell and Jakyrah Bell, both age 2, are pictured riding the motorcycles ride at last year’s festival. Agape Children’s Center Pre-School Summer Camp, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Dayspring Church of God, 1060 Smiley Ave. Daily through Aug. 14. Includes field trips, transportation, fun learning activities and meals. Ages 5 and under. $155 per week. 6742323; www.agapechildrenscenter.org. Forest Park.
SUMMER CAMP YMCA
Powel Crosley Summer Day Camp: Summer Safari, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., YMCA – Powel Crosley Jr. Branch, 9601 Winton Road. Daily through Aug. 14. 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 Aug. 14. Traditional camp activities. Ages 12-14. $165, $125 members. Registration required. 521-7112. Springfield Township. Powel Crosley YMCA Preschool Camp, 9 a.m.-noon, YMCA – Powel Crosley Jr. Branch, 9601 Winton Road. Daily through Aug. 14. Ages 3-5. $102, $75 members. Registration required. 521-7112. Springfield Township. T U E S D A Y, A U G . 1 1
PUBLIC HOURS
Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.9 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. Parky’s Ark Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275. 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 Aug. 14. Ages 10 and under. $155 per week. Registration required. 6742323; www.agapechildrenscenter.org. Forest Park.
BUSINESS MEETINGS
Mount Healthy Business Association Monthly Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Just One More, 7511 Hamilton Ave., banquet room. Dinner available 6 p.m. for nominal donation. Free. Presented by Mount Healthy Business Association, Inc.. 923-1985. Mount Healthy.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Continentals Round Dance Club, 7 p.m., North College Hill United Methodist Church, 1930 W. Galbraith Road. Phase III-V round dance club for experienced dancers. Ballroom figures: waltz, two-step, cha cha, rumba, tango and bolero. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. North College Hill. 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.
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PUBLIC HOURS
Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.9 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. Parky’s Ark Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275. Springfield Township.
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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; www.so-nkysdf.com. Springfield Township.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
SCHOOLS
McAuley Summer Sampler, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., McAuley High School, 6000 Oakwood Ave. For ladies beginning eighth grade this fall. Features scavenger hunt, cheers, panel discussion, hands-on activities in foreign language, science, theology and technology. Lunch included. Parents welcome for coffee, pastries and conversation with McAuley’s administration. 681-1800, ext. 2272. College Hill.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Grief Support Group, 7-9 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road. For those who have suffered a loss. Child care available with advance notice. Free. Registration recommended. 931-5777. Finneytown.
Greenhills Concert on the Commons, 7-9 p.m., Greenhills Village Commons, Winton and Farragut roads. The Cincinnati Brass Band. With Anna & Milovan and Funny Companie Clowns-face painting. 851-2856. Greenhills.
NATURE
Little Tyke Hike: Summer Time Adventure, 11 a.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road. Dress for weather. Ages 3-6 with adult. Free, vehicle permit required. 5217275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.
PUBLIC HOURS
Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.9 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. Parky’s Ark Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275. Springfield Township.
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; www.so-nkysdf.com. North College Hill.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
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Riverbend Music Center hosts Rascal Flatts with special guest Darius Rucker at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, visit www.Riverbend.org or call 800-745-3000.
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.
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The Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club hosts the 49th Annual Flying Circus, a radio control model air show with aircraft featuring flying saucers, Harry Potter and Snoopy’s dog house. It is 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 8-9, at the Butler County Regional Airport, 2820 Bobmeyer Road, Hamilton, Ohio. It is free; parking is $5. Visit www.gcrcc.net or call 513-608-8521.
Life
Hilltop Press
August 5, 2009
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Considering the surprises of life Have you ever stopped spontaneously at a gas station, talked with a stranger at the next pump, and left with a great job offer? Did the university you chose for educational purposes introduce you to your spouse? Did you lose track of the wisest schoolteacher you ever had, wish you could have her advice now, and a week later in a crowded mall see her again? Have you ever unexpectedly met a physician who soon proved vital for your health? Many occurrences in our lives seem accidental or completely by chance. And the odds are that’s exactly what they are. But there are a few others that seem so much more to us in their impact and personal meaning. Yet the causes are unde-
tectable. What can we call such occurrences? One melodious word is serendipity. A serendipity is an unexpected happy occurrence, or, as Webster defines it, “making desirable discoveries by accident.” Others might say that all such unexpected events, no matter how coincidentally bizarre, are just “blind fate.” We might even feel childish or superstitious to see them as anything more – though we sense them as otherwise. Causality is inadequate to explain such phenomena. But we’re not being weird in sensing there may be more to it. In the well-respected field of Jungian psychology, however, such uncaused but amazingly meaningful and spontaneous occurrences are expressed by
another term – synchronicity. Jung called synchronicity “a non-causal but meaningful relationship between physical and psychic events … a special instance of acausal orderedness.” Dr. David Richo says, “What makes chance into synchronicity is the consciousness in us of the vaster design that is unfolding. Chance happens to us; synchronicity happens in us.” Those more spiritually oriented may speak of it as grace. From the vantage point of hindsight we look back in our lives and believe we see the providence of God working subtly. Though our actions were completely free and spontaneous, and there was no coercion or autosuggestion, these few unexplainable events happened and worked to our benefit.
at all times is so Father Lou staggering that most of us can’t Guntzelman bear it. ...It is Perspectives probably true that we live in a universe with more meaning in it than we can comprehend or even tolerate. “Life is not meaningless; it is overflowing with meaning, pattern and connections.” Even in times of trouble or turmoil, hope says surprises can happen.
It’s been said, “A coincidence is a minor miracle in which God wishes to remain anonymous.” The late psychiatrist M. Scott Peck wrote, “I’ve become more and more impressed by the frequency of statistically highly improbable events. In their improbability, I gradually began to see the fingerprints of God. On the basis of such events in my own life and in the lives of my patients. “I know that grace is real. ...We who are properly skeptical and scientific-minded may be inclined to dismiss this force since we can’t touch it and have no decent way to measure it. Yet it exists. It is real.” Another professional, psychotherapist Robert A. Johnson, refers to grace as “slender threads” touching our lives: “The possibility of the slender threads operating
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.
REUNIONS
Taylor High School Class of 1989 – The 1989 graduating class of Taylor High School is conducting its 20-year reunion at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, at The Madison, 740 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky. Cost is $45 per person, and dinner will be served. Come out for an evening of catching up with old friends, dancing, eating, drinking and having fun. Amelia High School Class of 1989 – The 1989 senior class of Amelia High School is conducting its 20th class reunion Aug. 9 at Coney Island’s Moonlight Pavilion. If you are a member of the class or know of anyone who is, contact Connie Weisenborn-Heilman at Connie heilman@hotmail.com or at 513752-7390. Milford High School Class of 1989 – is having its 20-year reunion Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15. A pre-reunion gathering is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, at Greenies in Milford at 1148 Ohio 28, Milford. On Saturday, the reunion will be from 7 to midnight, at the Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront Bluegrass Ballroom. Dress is summer dressy/semi formal. Tickets must be purchased before the event, and will not be available at the door. Mention the Milford High School 1989 Class Reunion when making reservation to get a discounted rate. Reservations must be made by July 15. Everyone that reserves a hotel room at the Radisson will receive a welcome bag. The reunion committee is putting a slide show together for viewing during the reunion. Old and new photos can be e-mailed to Jeff Jounson at 89milfordeagles@gmail.com. Reunion dinner is $45. Cost includes dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks, dancing and door prizes. To sponsor the event, contact Jennifer Lewis at jllawrence@lawrencefirm.com. Visit www.milfordclassof1989.com. Clermont Northeastern High School Alumni – is planning a second alumni weekend for Aug. 14-16. Weekend activities include a Friday evening social hour, a Saturday evening dinner/dance at the Fastiques and Sunday picnics and gatherings for various classes. Cost for the dinner and dance, which starts at 6:30 p.m. is $25 per guest. The Class of 1959 is gathering at Lake Lorelei on Sunday, Aug. 16. Alumni are also asked to contact friends and family who are also alumni about the weekend. To sign up, e-mail cnegrads@aol.com, or Shirley Shipley at skship66@yahoo.com. Norwood High School Class of 1979 – Is conducting its 30-year reunion from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 15, at the Blue Ash Banquet Center. For information, contact Karen (Faulkner) Parker at 513-351-6616 or e-mail her at kparker@fuse.net. Clermont Northeastern High School – Alumni weekend is scheduled for the weekend of Aug. 14 and 15. Friday night, all the classes are invited to meet their friends at the following locations: 1958-1969: Quaker Steak and Lube, 59- Chamber Drive, Milford; 1970-1979: Putters, 5723 Signal
Hill Court, Milford; 1980-1989: Greenies, 1148 Ohio 28, Milford; 1990-1999: Buffalo Harry’s, 1001 Lila Ave., Milford; 2000-2009, Buffalo Wild Wings, 175 River’s Edge Drive, Milford. Saturday night is a dinner dance, starting at 6:30 p.m. with a social hour at the Fastiques Building at the fairgrounds. Send name, telephone number, address, e-mail address and graduating class to: Clermont Northeastern Alumni Association, 5327 Hutchinson Road, Batavia, OH 45103. Cost is $25 per person. Deadline is July 31 for reservations. Our Lady of Visitation Class of 1989 – is celebrating its 20-year reunion at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, at Top Shelf Sports Bar and Grille, 6507 Harrison Ave. For questions or to RSVP contact Katie Abrams-Muldoon at katie_abrams@yahoo.com. Classes of 1964 Amelia and Glen
Este and other 1960 classes – will celebrate their 45th reunion on Aug. 29, at Pattison Park in Owensville. Classmates from other 1960s classes are invited and welcome to attend. E-mail for more information: JerryBargo@aol.com or call Jerry at 859-341-8123 or Ken Ellis at 513-753-4035. Greenhills High School class of 1984 – Committee members including Angelo Zolotas, Karen (Lampert) Pizzimenti, Diane (Witherby) Shapiro and Karen (Henry) Bender are planning a reunion for August. Class members are asked to update their address, phone number and e-mail address by emailing the information to: ghs25threunion@aol.com. The Woodward High School Class of 1959 – is having its 50th reunion the weekend of Sept. 12. For information, contact the Web site at www.woodward59.com.
The Amelia High School Class of 1969 – is having its 40th year class reunion from 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Sept. 12, at Hilltop Reception Hall, 2141 Ohio 125, (Old DX Ranch). Cost is $30 per person. The class is inviting any other classes that would like to attend. Listed below are classmates needed for correct mailing/e-mail information. Contact Nancy Knox at njpinger@roadrunner.com or 876-2859, or Kathy Baker at kathymomrose@hotmail.com. Denise Bein-Nailor, Stephen Gail Brooks, Phillip Craig, Albert Delisle, Gary Frazee, Tom Garcia, Ben Gillespie, Daryl Gilliland, Sharon Goins-Angel, Alvis Gary Hastings, Michael Hogue, Peggy JonesRobinson, Paul Kendall, Joncey Ladd, Penny Mason, James McCracken, Stuart Edward Mentz, Robert Nolte, Carol PearsonBoehm, Carl Ramsey, Ray Eugune
How to enter: You can enter your baby into the contest through mail or online. To mail in an entry complete the form and include a clear, color or black/white photo of your baby along with a $20 entry donation to Newspapers In Education. NO PHOTOS WILL BE RETURNED. To enter online visit our Web site at MomsLikeMe.com/cincycontests and complete the entry form. All photos must be received by 5:00pm Monday, August 17, 2009. PHOTOS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE ENQUIRER. How to win: Sunday, August 30, 2009 all entrants will appear in The Enquirer and the first of three voting rounds will begin. We ask that all votes be accompanied by a donation to the Newspapers In Education program, however a donation is not necessary to vote or to win the Baby Idol 2009 contest. This contest is just one of the many fun and innovative programs we use to raise money to promote literacyy in our local schools.
Short, Jeff Smith, Ruby Snider, Gary Stone, Doug Waddle and Danny Wilson. Anderson High School Class of 1954 – is conducting its 55th year reunion, Friday, Sept. 11, Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13. For details call Wayne Wykoff at 513-
321-7109, or Kirs Schwegler Wilshire at 859-441-7560. From 710 p.m., Friday, the group will meet at AJ’s Roadhouse. On Saturday, at 7 p.m., the group will meet at Vito’s Restaurant in Ft. Thomas and on Sunday, there will be a picnic at noon at Woodland Mound Park off Nordyke Road.
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Princeton High School Class of 1974 – Is planning a 35th class reunion for Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Fairfield Banquet and Convention Center. Pricing is $85 per couple or $45 for a single if the tickets are bought before July 1. After that date, a couple is $95 and singles are $50. For more information, email Debbie (Owens) Fuson at princetonhs1974@yahoo.com.
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August 5, 2009
Look out for the boys in blue(berries)
I’m just glad Donna and Dan Rouster didn’t have the blueberry food police after me, the grandkids a n d daughteri n - l a w, Jessie, when we picked blueberRita ries at Heikenfeld their farm. T h e Rita’s kitchen temptation to sample as we picked took hold and we did just that. By the time we left, my capris and T-shirt were dotted blue. It was a perfect way to spend a summer morning.
I’ve adapted it slightly. Delicious.
2 cups flour 3 â „4 cup sugar 21â „2 teaspoons baking powder 3 â „4 teaspoon salt 1 â „4 cup shortening 3 â „4 cup milk 1 egg slightly beaten 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (thawed and drained) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray or grease 9inch square or round pan. Blend everything but berries and beat 30 seconds. Stir in berries. Spread into pan. Sprinkle with crumb topping and bake 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Drizzle with glaze.
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Jimmy Gherardi’s Not Hidden Valley Ranch dressing
Along with being a consultant to the food industry, Jimmy also creates menus for Seven Hills School and other schools whose focus is child nutrition and wellness (a cause close to Jimmy’s heart). Jimmy uses all organic products at the school. “Kids love ranch dressing and this one is good for them,� he told me. 1
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Combine dry ingredients. Add buttermilk and vinegar and whisk to combine. Ditto with yogurt and mayo.
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For Jean, from Barbara Dahl, an Indian Hill Journal reader. “This is from Sardi’s New York. It’s in Mary and Vincent Price’s book ‘A Treasury of Great Recipes’ from 1965. Makes an impressive dessert and cost 85 cents at the time,� Barbara said.
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Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Beat until stiff 4 egg 1 whites, a pinch of salt, and â „4 teaspoon cream of tartar. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar and continue to beat until stiff and glossy. Line baking sheets with waxed paper, and on the paper trace three 8-inch diameter circles. Spread meringue evenly over circles, about 1â „4 thick, bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until meringue is pale gold, but still pliable. Remove from oven and
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Melt over hot water 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate pieces and 3 tablespoons water. Whip 3 cups cream until stiff. Gradually add 1⠄3 cup sugar and beat until very stiff. (I think I’d beat them together). Slice 1 pint strawberries. Place meringue layer on serving plate and spread with thin coating of chocolate. Spread whipped cream about 3⠄4 inch thick and top this with layer of strawberries. Put second layer of meringue on top, spread with chocolate, another layer of whipped cream and strawberries. Top with third layer of meringue. Frost sides smoothly with remaining
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whipped cream. Decorate top informally using rest of melted chocolate. Or use whole strawberries. Refrigerate two hours before serving. Serves eight.
Tips from Rita’s kitchen
Freeze blueberries, unwashed in single layer, uncovered, on a cookie sheet until frozen hard. Then pour into containers. To use, rinse just a tiny bit under cool water in a colander – don’t let thaw completely before using in baked goods. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen� in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.
High school students invited to discover Mount High school students and their families are invited to “discover� the College of Mount St. Joseph at the Discovery Day on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the College Theatre. Discovery Day is a free event that offers high school students the oppor-
tunity to tour the campus, attend a mock class, learn about financial aid, have lunch with faculty and students, and receive information on the many services the Mount offers its students, such as the Learning Center and the Career and Experiential Education Center.
For more information or to register for the event, call the Office of Admission at 513-244-4531 or 1-800654-9314, ext. 4531, or register online at www.msj.edu/discoveryday.
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Hilltop Press
August 5, 2009
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Health insurance
Forest Park has completed negotiations with United HealthCare for providing health insurance coverage for city employees. The initial renewal from United HealthCare shows a 9.78 percent decrease from the current rate. Through additional negotiation with the insurance company the city negotiated the rate reduction down for a 15.8 percent rate reduction from current rates.
Tips to avoid dog bites this summer Dog bites are a largely preventable public health problem, yet 4.7 million Americans are bitten by a dog every year. Children are by far the most common victims but parents can teach children how to safely interact with dogs, and also learn what they should do if anyone is ever bitten by a dog. In Hamilton County from 2005-2007, 1,589 dog bites were reported, half of which occurred in children through 19 years old. Understanding the right behavior to use and understanding a dog’s body language can make a difference when a child interacts with a dog. A child’s sudden movements could startle a dog and put him on the defensive. Barking, growling, stiff legs and hair standing up on the back are all signs a dog is unsafe. Children should: • Never approach a strange dog. Don’t make eye contact and back away slowly. • Never tease a dog. • Never sneak up on a dog that is eating or sleeping. Animals may bite when they are frightened. • Always ask the owner’s permission before petting a dog. Let the dog sniff your hand, and then gently pet the dog’s back or sides. • Stay away from dogs that are chained, behind fences or in cars. They may be protective of their territory. • Never take bones, balls or other toys from a dog. Dogs are possessive. Ohio law requires that all animal bites be reported to the local health department. In Hamilton County, but outside the cities of Cincinnati, Norwood, Sharonville, Springdale and St. Bernard, report bites to Hamilton County Public Health at 513-946-7832.
Forest charge
Forest Park City Council received four bids for the replacement and upgrade to the traffic signal at the intersection of Winton and Sharon roads. The low bid was submitted by Elex Inc. was for $112,713, which is under the city’s estimate of $146,559. If the agreement is approved as recommended, the city anticipates construction to begin in September and completed in October.
The 32nd annual Forest Park Charges 5K Run/Walk will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, beginning at the Forest Park Senior Center, 11555 Winton Road. The United States of America Track and Field certified course offers a scenic view of Forest Park’s west side. Entry forms are available in the lobby of the city’s Municipal Building at 1201 W. Kemper Road or on the Internet at www.racedmc.com or www.getmerregistered.com. Registration will also open at 7 a.m. the morning of the race. The awards ceremony and results will be announced immediately following the Charge. For more information, call race coordinator Kelly Weissmann at 513-347-3255 or email coprdog@fuse.net.
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American Legion Post 530 will have a steak dinner from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the post, 11100 Winton Road. Price is $15 per person or $25 per couple. There will be music and dancing. The menu includes steak cooked to order, baked potato, green beans, salad, roll and desert.
Signal work
Church character
Last week’s Scavenger Hunt clue came for the sign for the Cincinnati Chinese Church on Compton Road in Mount Healthy. The correct callers were: Anne Cole, Margaret Linhardt, N a n c y R e u s c h , J u l i e S c h m e t z e r, Fa t h e r W i l l i a m K e n n e d y, Karen Luken, J o h a n n a Warman, Frank Luken, Patti Heitfeld, N a n cy, To n y, Louie and Lucky Poll, J u l i e Dunn, Beth W i s d o m , Last week’s clue. S y l v i a L a w s o n , H e a t h e r S c h u l e r, M a r y E l l e n W i t t e k i n d , A l y s s a S c h u l e r, M a r g o B r o w n , C h e r i e a n d To m S a u e r, B o b a n d M a r t y N u h n , A m y R o s e n a c k e r, J e n n i f e r R o s e n a c k e r, A d a m R o s e n a c k e r, La wrence Brzezinski and Pat Lett. This week’s clue is on A1. For more info, contact Debbie Raines at 513-8253099 or Mary Lou at 513825-7986.
Mall assessment
Forest Park is required to determine the special assess-
Sidewalk bids
Bids were received and opened for a sidewalk replacement program that is being funded by Community Development Block Grant stimulus funds. The lowest bid was submitted by R. A. Miller in the amount of $57,542. This project should start this month and be completed in October.
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ment that will be levied for the Cincinnati Mall property for 2010. The calculations for the special assessment are based on the estimated revenue in lieu of property tax receipts for the property. This is a routine annual procedure being pre-
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Volunteers from Waycross Community Media were honored at the 2009 Hometown Awards with an award for their coverage of “Pratville, Ala. vs. St. Xavier Varsity Football.� This program received the award for Best Sports Coverage: Non-Professional. The Alliance for Community Media is a non-profit organization committed to assuring everyone’s access to electronic media. Waycross Community Media coordinates community access television and Internet services for Forest Park, Greenhills and Springfield Township. To learn more about services, programs or volunteer opportunities, call 825-2429.
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LOCKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
A School of Choice NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OPEN ENROLLMENT
Lockland School District proudly offers a unique educational experience promoting small town values, rich in tradition. Lockland
and our district proudly holds a 100% graduation rate. Ranked as one of the best high schools in America in 2008 and 2009 by U.S. News and World Report.
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To learn more or to complete an application visit: www.locklandschools.org or call 513-563-5000.
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The Greenhills branch library, 7 Endicott St., will be doing its part for the community yard sale Saturday, Aug. 8. Starting at 9 a.m., the library will be selling used books, both children and adults, fiction and non-fiction. Proceeds will benefit the branch. For more information, call the library at 369-4441.
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IN THE SERVICE Shelton
Army Pvt. Sean M. Shelton has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military
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Army National Guard Spec. Michael D. Spalding graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Spalding graduated in 2001 from Winton Woods High School, and received a bachelor's degree in 2006 from the University of Kentucky. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army his-
tory, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat and field maneuvers and tactics. He is the son of Linda and Ernie Spalding of Cincinnati.
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Army Pvt. Matthew A. Thomas has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. Thomas is a 2007 graduate of Princeton High School.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. He is the son of Renee Bass and stepson of Oumar Bass, both of Cincinnati.
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Chess Coach Kevin Coleman offers chess classes for anyone age 5 and up (including adults) on the fourth Saturday of each month this summer. Beginners meet at 11 a.m. and advanced students meet at 12:05 p.m. Classes are free and are in the meeting room of the North Central Branch Library, 11109 Hamilton Ave. Registration is recommended, but not required. Call 513-369-6068 to register for upcoming classes being held on July 25 and Aug. 22. The North Central Branch Library also hosts a weekly chess club, every Saturday, 1-3 p.m. This is a very casual gathering of chess players of all ages and abilities who want to get together to play. Provided. Submit photos to memral@communitypress.com
Vets can get free tuition at Mount The College of Mount St. Joseph will participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. Beginning Aug. 1, military veterans may be eligible to attend the Mount for free. The Yellow Ribbon Program allows the higher educational institutions to offer veterans the opportunity to obtain a degree at a greatly reduced cost. An institution provides contributions in partnership with the Veteran’s Administration to reduce veteran’s costs. In
some cases this will allow veterans to attend college for free. The original GI Bill in 1944 was the gateway for veteran’s upward mobility in society. The Yellow Ribbon Program was modeled on the original bill, offering increased access to private higher education. Veterans who choose to attend the Mount as part of the Yellow Ribbon Program will not pay tuition or fees for undergraduate or master’s degree programs. The cost will be covered by the Veterans Administration in
partnership with the Mount. For this first year of the program, the College has not put a limit on the number of students that will be accepted, however, some graduate programs have limited capacity. An eligible veteran may also choose to assign these benefits to his or her spouse or dependent offspring. “We are very excited about the college’s acceptance into the Yellow Ribbon Program,” said Tony Aretz, president of the College of Mount St. Joseph who is a veteran of the United States
Air Force. “The Mount is an institution of exceptional character, a place where veterans will feel welcome and encouraged to share their leadership skills to enrich the campus community. It is a pleasure to offer our services to the men and women who have served our country.” To learn more about the Yellow Ribbon Program at the Mount, visit the Web site at www.msj.edu/veterans, or call the Office of Admission at 513-244-4538 or 1-800654-9314.
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Friendship Baptist Church 8580 Cheviot Rd 741-7017 Gary Jackson, Senior Pastor Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Morning Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday Evening Services 6:30pm Wednesday Service 7:00pm AWANA (Wed) 7:00 - 8:45pm
ChristChurchGlendaleEpiscopalChurch
Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS
Well staffed Nursery, Active Youth & College Groups, Exciting Music Dept, Seniors Group, Deaf Ministry www.friendshipbaptistcincinnati.org
965 Forest Ave - 771-1544 christchurch1@fuse.net www.christchurchglendale.org The Reverend Roger L Foote The Reverend Laura L Chace, Deacon 8am Holy Eucharist I 9am Holy Eucharist II 11am Holy Eucharist II Child Care 9-11 Healing intercessory prayer all services
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BAPTIST Creek Road Baptist Church 3906 Creek Rd., Sharonville, Cincinnati, OH 513-563-2410 elder@creekroad.org Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:45am, 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Pastor, Rev. David B Smith
St. Stephen’s Episcopal C hurch 9191 Daly Road, Springfield Tw p., 522-8628 w w w .ststep h en s-cin ci.o rg The R ev’d D avid B. Bailey, Pastor Sum m er Schedule: June thru August Sunday, 8am & 10:30am Holy Com m union W ed. 7pm Evening Prayer First Sat. of each m onth, 10am Outdoor Stations of the Cross
LUTHERAN Christ Lutheran Church (LCMS)
ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Martin Dr Porres Catholic Church
9927 Wayne Ave * Lincoln Hts, Ohio 45215 513-554-4010 Pastor: Fr Thomas Difolco African American in History & Heritage Roman Catholic in Faith & Practice Services: Saturday at 7:00p & Sunday at 10:00a You are always welcome at St. Martin de Porres
CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES Mt. Healthy Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
7717 Harrison Ave Mt. Healthy, OH 45231 Rev. Michael Doerr, Pastor 513-521-6029 Sunday 9:00 a.m...... Contemporary Service 9:45a.m...... Sunday School 10:45 a.m........ Traditional Worship Nursery Staff Provided “A Caring Community of Faith” Welcomes You
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
Faith Lutheran Church 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
5921 Springdale Rd 1mi west of Blue Rock
Rev Lyle Rasch, Pastor
Worship 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:20 am Traditional Service and Hymnbook
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Trinity Lutheran Church
1553 Kinney Ave Mt Healthy 522-3026 Pastor Todd A. Cutter
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 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 “Small enough to know you, Big enough to care”
CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR 8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Friends for the Journey: Everyone needs a Nathaniel"
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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Sun Worship 10:00am Childcare Provided 3755 Cornell Rd 563-6447 www.ChurchByTheWoods.org ............................................
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Nursery Available * Sunday School 513-481-8699 * www. mhumc.org
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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
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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
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www.sharonville-umc.org Northminister Presbyterian Church
NON-DENOMINATIONAL 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
PRESBYTERIAN
703 Compton Rd., Finneytown 931-0243 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 Ave. 513-821-8735 www.pcwyoming.org
Sunday Worship: Traditional 8 am & 11 am Contemporary 9 am
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
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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
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DEATHS David Alexander
David Alexander, 45, died July 22. Survived by daughter Beth
Alexander; mother Bettie Alexander; siblings Vicky Reilley, Guy Fortner; aunt Ruth Cathers; former wife Carol Alexander. Preceded in death by
father Jess Alexander. Memorials to: League for Animal Welfare, 4193 Taylor Road, Batavia, OH 45103.
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Donald Kline
Donald Howard Kline, 79, formerly of Groesbeck, died July 22. He was a firefighter with the Groesbeck
Fire Department. He was a member of the Naval Reserve. Survived by wife Barbara Lee Kline; daughters Christine Bessey, Gail Hammerlein, Ellen Barrow; grandchildren Amanda Rinear, Alan, Rana Hammerlein; sister Beverly Belaska; nephew Timothy Poorman. Services were July 27 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Henrietta Kunstman
Henrietta Grossman Kunstman, 93, North College Hill, died July 23. Survived by daughter Gloria Kunstman-Rogers; granddaughter Sarah Rogers. Preceded in death by husband Frank Kunstman, granddaughter Kirsten Rogers. Services were July 27 at Arlington Memorials Gardens. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Ruth Martini
Ruth M. Martini, 91, formerly of Mount Healthy, died July 25. Survived by sons David, Larry Martini; grandchildren Michael, Robert, Mike Martini, Beth Anne Carney, Barb Biega, Michelle Payne, Jules Guedry; 17 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Lawrence Martini, siblings Betsy Paff, Dick Bross. Services were July 30 at the Church of the Assumption. Arrangements by Neidhard-Gillen Funeral Home. Memorials to: University of Kentucky Newman Center Holy Spirit Parish, 320 Rose Lane, Lexington, KY 40508.
Jerry Ryan
Jerry L. Ryan, 75, died June 25.
Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge by The Community Press. Please call us at 8536262 for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 2424000 for pricing details. Survived by siblings Joan, Donna, Fred; nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by mother Hazel, siblings Charles, George, John, June. Arrangements by Schaefer & Busby Funeral Home. Memorials to cancer research.
Jinny Telford
Virginia “Jinny” Schipper Telford, 81, died July 25. Survived by husband William Telford; children Bill Telford Jr., Jan Rose, Gale Jorgensen, Jill Burke; grandchildren Beth, Zach, Mindy, Mike, Matthew, Dan, Kevin. Services were July 31 at St. Ignatius of Loyola. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, July 31, at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to: Parkinson’s Foundation Tri-State Wellness Chapter, 151 W. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45216.
Axie Watkins
Axie Hill Watkins, 74, died July 28. Survived by husband Bill Watkins; daughter Sandra Robertson; grandchildren Billy Watkins, Savannah Felix; siblings Jimmy Hill, Joann Sizemore. Preceded in death by son Billy Watkins. Services were July 31 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home.
Library warehouse sale With the great success of the Friends of the Public Library’s June book sale, the Aug. Summer Warehouse Sale will include a great deal of new merchandise. The warehouse is at 8456 Vine St., Hartwell. Hours of the sale are: • 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 13, • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, • Noon-5 p.m. Sunday,
Aug. 16. Members preview sale is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12. Friends’ members can also take advantage of a sneak peak preview sale from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12. For more information contact the warehouse at 513-369-6035, e-mail friendsofplch1@fuse.net, or visit http://friends.cincinnatilibrary.org/.
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| DEATHS | Editor Marc Emral | memral@communitypress.com | 853-6264 BIRTHS
Alee Foster, born 1956, possession of open flask, 5700 Hamilton Ave., July 11. Delfon Blair, born 1987, disorderly conduct, 1100 W Galbraith Road, July 14. Kishon Moore, born 1980, menacing, 2300 W North Bend Road, July 12. Montez D. Blackwell, born 1976, excessive sound in a motor vehicle, 6100 Hamilton Ave., July 11. Shannon Terrell Copeland, born 1985, simple assault, 5800 Hamilton Ave., July 7. Aaliya I. Myles, born 1984, disorderly conduct and obstructing justice, 1100 W Galbraith Road, July 19.
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POLICE REPORTS
Bruce R. Key, born 1958, falsification, 1600 Cedar Ave., July 16. Demisha Brady, born 1987, city or local ordinance violation, 5800 Hamilton Ave., July 14. Gean R. Ellington, born 1960, disorderly conduct, 5600 Hamilton Ave., July 14. Harold Allen, born 1987, disorderly conduct, 5800 Hamilton Ave., July 14. Joseph Dubose, born 1991, city or local ordinance violation, 5800 Hamilton Ave., July 13. Lorenzo Toney, born 1960, interference with custody, 900 Venetian Terrace, July 19. Carleen D. Ragan, born 1971, domestic violence and criminal damaging
Arrests/citations
POLICE
Jessica Israel, 24, 850 Fairborn, endangering children at 850 Fairborn, July 18. Juvenile male, 17, theft, underage possession of alcohol at 693 Northland Blvd., July 20.
Incidents
Assault
Victim struck at 651 W. Sharon Road, July 19. or endangerment, 5400 Bahama Terrace, July 16. Donte D. Ferrell, born 1973, criminal damaging or endangerment, 4900 Hawaiian Terrace, July 17. Jeremy Davis, born 1977, possession of drugs, 3000 Highforest Lane, July 15. Nicky Phifer, born 1980, domestic violence and criminal damaging or endangerment, 4900 Hawaiian Terrace, July 20. Brad H. Deaton, born 1968, after hours in park, 5000 Trail Ridge Road, July 9. Curtis L. Jarrett, born 1981, possession of drugs, 5800 Colerain Ave., July 13. Dave Froman, born 1961, after hours in park, 4800 Trail Ridge Road, July 11. Joshua L. Dennerline, born 1983, possession of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, 4800 Pine Ridge Road, July 13. Michael Brandon Whitt, born 1982, aggravated menacing, 5500 Colerain Ave., July 14.
Residence entered at 1548 Woodbridge Court, July 15. Residence entered at 11889 Winston Circle, July 17.
5900 Hamilton Ave., July 11.
Male victim reported at Imprint, July 17.
Felonious assault Robbery
5800 Monfort Hills Ave., July 12.
Theft
2500 W North Bend Road, July 14. 2600 Hillvista Lane, July 15. 2600 W North Bend Road, July 11. 5200 Fox Road, July 9. 5300 Eastknoll Court, July 16. 5500 Colerain Ave., July 13. 5800 Hamilton Ave., July 16. 5800 Hamilton Ave., July 16. 5900 Hamilton Ave., July 14. 6300 Heitzler Ave., July 13. 6600 Plantation Way, July 15.
Theft of license plate
2300 Raeburn Terrace, July 10. 5300 Eastknoll Court, July 11.
Vehicle theft
2700 Hillvista Lane, July 9. 6000 Townevista Drive, July 16.
Incidents Aggravated burglary
Forest Park
Aggravated robbery
Leticia Ramos, 28, 11526 Litchburg, theft at 1203 W. Kemper Road, July 16. Jamie Weston, 22, 15 North Timber Hollow Drive, theft at 1143 Smiley, July 17. Jerome Byrd, 23, 6270 Zolener Drive, theft at 1143 Smiley, July 17. Juvenile female, 15, theft at 1143 Smiley, July 18. Adeseha Adedayo, 20, 7550 Toll Gate Court, theft at 1143 Smiley, July 18.
4800 Hawaiian Terrace, July 14. 2900 Highforest Lane, July 10. 2900 Highforest Lane, July 11. 900 W North Bend Road, July 16.
Breaking and entering
2500 Flanigan Court, July 17.
Burglary
1000 Groesbeck Road, July 15. 1400 Ambrose Ave., July 15. 2900 Highforest Lane, July 10.
Burglary
2900 Highforest Lane, July 13. 5100 Colerain Ave., July 11. 5300 Hamilton Ave., July 10. 6300 Meis Ave., July 15.
Arrests/citations
Domestic violence Identity fraud
Victim reported at Waycross and Mill Road, July 16.
Theft
Checks valued at $859 removed at 935 Gallatin Court, July 14. Bike, tires and seat valued at $70 removed at 1170 Kemper Meadow, July 14. DVDs valued at $100 removed at 11550 Winton Road, July 14. $53 removed at 699 Northland Blvd., July 13. Catalytic converter valued at $300 removed from vehicle at 1180 Waycross, July 15. Jerseys valued at $40 removed at 824 Holyoke, July 17. Coin collection valued at $300 removed at 11448 Riga Court, July 16. Medication removed at 1212 Kemper Road, July 19. Clothing valued at $410 removed at 200 Cincinnati Mills Drive, July 19.
Mount Healthy
Arrests/citations
Dilce Clark, 45, 828 Wadewalk, obstructing official business, open container at 1500 block of McMakin Avenue, July 26. Sharnell Higgins, 39, 2925 Costello Ave., disorderly conduct at 7700 block of Perry Street, July 26.
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About police reports 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, 7291300. • Mount Healthy: Chief Al Schaefer, 728-3183. • Cincinnati District 5, Captain David Bailey, 5698500. • North College Hill: Chief Paul Toth, 521-7171. • Greenhills: Chief Thomas Doyle, 825-2101. • Forest Park: Chief Phil Cannon, 595-5220. Darian Wright, 39, 6732 Doon Ave., driving under suspension at Hamilton Avenue, July 24.
Incidents Breaking and entering
Duvall Center reported break-in at 1411 Compton Road, July 25.
North College Hill
Arrests/citations
Ashley Chichester, 20, 7000 Glenmeadow Lane, felonious assault at 6400 block of Savannah Avenue, July 26. Crispin Hernandez, 44, 6939 Mulberry St., domestic violence at 6939 Mulberry St., July 26. Hermant Pareek, 30, 1707 Centerridge Ave., domestic violence at Hamilton Avenue and West Galbraith Road, July 26. Gregory Trifilio, 45, 9371 Westbury Drive, disorderly conduct, criminal trespassing at 7132 Hamilton Ave., July 26. Michael Collis, 30, 6787 Marvin Ave., disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 6787 Marvin Ave., July 25. Rochelle Bowman, 29, 6937 Gilbert Ave., domestic violence, drug paraphernalia at 6937 Gilbert Ave., July 25. John Bowman, 30, 6937 Gilbert Ave., disorderly conduct, drug paraphernalia at 6937 Gilbert Ave., July 25. James Sloan, 44, 1542 Clovernoll Ave., operating vehicle under the influence at 7100 block of Hamilton Avenue, July 23. Adrian Harris, 41, 1908 Sterling Ave., disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 1800 block of Sterling Avenue, July 21. Cedric Thompkins, 20, 1908 Sterling Ave., disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 1800 block of Sterling Avenue, July 21. Antonio Gardner, 19, 2008 Sundale Ave., vandalism at 6800 block of Hamilton Avenue, July 21. Michael Monk, 55, 10018 Regency Court, theft, criminal trespassing at 1500 block of West Galbraith Road, July 20.
CALLING ALL LOCAL PHOTOS FANS NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Springfield Township Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 6:30 p.m., in the Springfield Township Administration Building, 9150 Winton Road, for the purpose of hearing an appeal filed by Jeff and Mary Hellkamp as provided by the Springfield Township Zoning Resolution. The Appellants are seeking a variance to build a front porch addition to the existing home with less than the required front yard setback. LOCATION: 10209 Trapp Lane Book 590, Page 380, Parcel 060 Section 34, Town 3, Range 1 Plans are on file and open for public inspection and review in the Springfield Township Administration Office, 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, during normal business hours. Office Hours:Monday through Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm Submitted by: Christopher Gilbert, Development Services Director, 513.522.1410 1001487810
NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Springfield Township Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 6:30 p.m., in the Springfield Township Administration Building, 9150 Winton Road, for the purpose of hearing an appeal filed by Finneytown Local Schools, as provided by the Springfield Zoning Township Resolution. The Appellant is seeking conditional use approval for the lessee to operate a day care center. LOCATION: 8779 Winton Rd Book 590, Page 220, Parcel 071 S e c t i o n 20, Town 3, Range 1 Plans are on file and open for public inspection and review in the Springfield Township Administration Office, 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, during normal business hours. Office Hours: M o n d a y through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 1001486617
NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Springfield Township Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 6:30 p.m., in the Springfield Township Administration Building, 9150 Winton Road, for the purpose of hearing an appeal filed by Thomas Jordon on behalf of Valvoline Instant Oil Change, as provided by the Springfield Township Zoning Resolution. The Appellant is seeking an extension of a non-conformance approval to expand the parking lot. LOCATION: 8990 Winton Rd. Book 590, Page 190, Parcel 016 Section 14, Town 3, Range 1 Plans are on file and open for public inspection and review in the Springfield Township Administration Office, 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, during normal business hours. Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 6621
NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Springfield Township Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at p.m., in the 6:30 Springfield Township Administration Building, 9150 Winton Road, for the purpose of hearing an appeal filed by GCB Architects on behalf of Corpus Christi Church as provided by the Springfield Zoning Township Resolution. The Appellant is seeking conditional use approval to construct an addition onto the existing church. LOCATION:2014 Springdale Rd Book 590, Page 380, Parcel 017 Section 34, Town 3, Range 1 Plans are on file and open for public inspection and review in the Springfield Township Administration Office, 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, during normal business hours. Office Hours: M o n d a y through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 1001486605
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REAL ESTATE 1167 Mosswood Court: Durham, Paul to HSBC Bank USA NA Tr.; $60,000. 1525 Cedar Ave.: Dooley, James J. and Betz D. to Roberts, Jeffrey; $35,000. 6408 Heitzler Ave.: Ralph Martin Electric LLC to Sorrentino, John C. Jr.; $99,500. 845 Oakfield Ave.: Conway, Christine E. to Household Realty Corporation; $60,000. 1221 Brushwood Ave.: HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. to Jones, Danielle; $64,000. 1557 Wittekind Terrace: Jones, Betty K. Tr. to Bloom, Rose; $90,000. 6103 Faircrest Drive: Fitzgerald, Eva to Harkin Rentals LLC; $29,000. 6361 Meis Ave.: The Bank of New York Tr. to Tri State Holdings Inc.; $13,900. 7897 Bobolink Drive: Matthews, Kimberly R. to Wells Fargo Bank NA; $60,000. 940 Venetian Terrace: Wachovia Bank of Delaware to Mack, Kathy E.; $67,900.
Forest Park
1089 Kemper Road: Kelly, Blin to Housing Network of Hamilton County Inc.; $105,000. 10990 Carnegie Drive: Davis, Scott to Penklor Properties LLC; $52,000. 1102 Waycross Road: Bank of New York to Meyers, Casey J.; $101,000. 1125 Waycross Road: WM Specialty Mortgage LLC to Smith, Clifford K.; $82,000. 11375 Kenshire Drive: Smokey Mountain LLC to Lux, Patrick M. and Vanessa L. Sluss; $127,000. 11394 Rose Lane: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Sev Ltd.; $44,020. 11457 Southland Road: Hamm, Sarah to La Salle Bank NA Tr.; $56,000. 11493 Raphael Place: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to CLS Homes LLC; $48,000. 11687 Elkwood Drive: Bank of New York Tr. to Nreis LLC; $24,239. 12115 Hitchcock Drive: Walton, Joyce to Bank of America NA; $54,000. 653 Carlsbad Road: Thurman, Latoya D. and Garrick L. Goshen to Kauffung, Rachael A.; $112,000. 704 Fresno Road: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Dougherty, Charles T.; $32,750. 714 Carlsbad Road: Putt, Nicholas P. and Gayle M. to HSBC Bank USA NA Tr.; $63,750. 770 Exmoor Drive: Lanier, Marshall E. to Transport LLC; $57,000. 1094 Indra Court: Schutte, Robert R. and Dianna M. to Baxter-Lewis, Yolanda; $126,000. 11304 Lincolnshire Drive: Wells Fargo Bank NA Tr. to B&P Investments LLC; $50,000. 11413 Kenn Road: Property Investments of Note LLC to Mitchell, Kenneth J.; $97,000. 11434 Hanover Road: Boison, Max and Catherine Nkrumah to Nkrumah, Catherine; $51,500. 11446 Islandale Drive: Penklor Properties LLC to Graham, Felicia C.; $90,000. 11482 Fiesta Court: Wesbanco Bank Inc. to Bray, Jeff; $32,000. 11708 Holgate Drive: Wilkerson, Kim to Sullen, Shaunda N.; $94,000. 1939 Crest Road: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Davis, Walter and Kamira M.; $130,000. 2120 Rangoon Court: Franklin Property Investments Inc. to JandM Investment Properties Inc.; $34,000. 650 Fairborn Road: Hubbard, Dawayne K. to U.S. Bank NA; $56,000. 759 Danbury Road: Bezpalec, Daisy A. to Smith, Channell; $98,000. 793 Farnham Court: HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. to JPL Properties II LLC; $38,000.
Greenhills
129 Junedale Drive: Blocksom, Karen A. and Michael C. Pennington to Kamps, Nathan G. and Amanda Sliwinski; $152,000. 195 Farragut Road: Waldmann, Michael J. and Michele C. to Ritterbach, Timothy L. and Laura D.; $117,500.
Mount Airy
2653 Gracewood Ave.: Bolger, Kevin J. and Novella S. to GMAC Mortgage LLC; $125,600. 5238 Ponderosa Drive: Schreyer, James H. and Judith A. to Harris, Latashia R.; $122,000.
Mount Healthy
1453 Southampton Court: McElvain, Kenneth P. to Cendant Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2001-A; $70,000. 1983 Lynndale Ave.: Lusher, Bernard W. to Kihnke, Edward S.; $90,000. 7411 Huntridge Ave.: Home Equity Corp. to Cockrell, Jacqueline; $71,150. 7809 Perry St.: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Warren, Dale F. and Denise M. Bachmann; $90,000. 7968 Rambler Place: Harris, Donald L. and Teresa L. to Lee, Janice; $142,000.
About real estate transfers Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate.
North College Hill
1531 Southridge Lane: Federal National Mortgage Association to Foster, Daniel M.; $45,555. 3 Beech Knoll Drive: National City Bank to Home Equity Corp.; $65,900. 6817 Betts Ave.: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Roos, Daniel E. and Bryon; $12,700. 8542 Bobolink Drive: Traditional Properties LLC to Copes, Shanika D.; $85,000. 1488 Southridge Lane: Madill, Mary Jane to Miller, Erika V.; $89,900. 1544 Galbraith Road: Bible, Theresa O. to Werner, Paul C. Tr.; $49,650. 1621 Joseph Court: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Wurzelbacher, Lee; $25,000. 1637 Joseph Court: Ewald, Ruth M. Tr. to Griffin, Regina M.; $72,000. 1916 Emerson Ave.: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to National Reis Equity Partners; $14,000. 6828 Grace Ave.: Cincinnati Housing Partners Inc. to Naegele, Amy M.; $91,000.
Springfield Township
8891 Cherry Blossom Lane: Kontopos, Pete and Katerina to Wilson, Webster and Ann M.; $147,000. 9326 Ranchill Drive: Wilkerson Properties III LLC to Davidson, Onas and Loretta; $99,000. 9631 Wildbrook Lane: Holdeman, Kyle W. and Casandra A. Crowe to HSBC Mortgage Services Inc.; $68,000. 10044 Lakepark Drive: Wells Fargo Bank NA to SBEBN Properties LLC; $42,000. 1046 Thunderbird Drive: Calendine, Kristin Tr. to Shah, Hemant and Dina; $78,900. 10501 Toulon Drive: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Schlotterbeck, Scott Tr.; $28,900. 10507 Toulon Drive: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Schlotterbeck, Scott Tr.; $28,900. 1058 Wellspring Drive: Jackson, Renata to Nationstar Mortgage LLC; $77,900. 1159 Hempstead Drive: Mitchell, Alvin and Kristine to GMAC Mortgage LLC; $56,000. 11862 Elkwood Drive: Glass, Emily M. and Darren A. to Geisel, Dean J. and Emily A.; $115,000. 1920 Lotushill Drive: Dehner, John to Quebman, Aaron; $61,250. 2101 Deer Meadow Drive: Ramskill, Susan D. to Rogers, James E. Jr.; $185,500. 414 Waterbury Circle: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Jones, Amy R.; $113,500. 672 North Bend Road: Klare, Charles and Irene M. to EMC Mortgage Corporation; $48,000. 780 North Hill Lane: Baskin, Dolores M. to Porter, Thomas S. and Jaimie L.; $43,000. 8420 Beta Ave.: La Salle Bank NA Tr. to National Reis Equity Partners LLC; $30,000. 8634 Mockingbird Lane: Kask, Isaac D. and Leslie A. to Weitlauf, Sheila; $50,000. 8728 Hood Court: Thorman-Grimsley, Angie Tr. to Ziegler, Kimberly L.; $49,500. 8765 Grenada Drive: Ferguson, Reginald and Reeca L. Samples to Bank of New York Mellon T.; $54,000. 9253 Ranchill Drive: Wilkerson Properties III LLC to Davidson, David R.; $100,000. 959 Lost Crossing: The Drees Company to Maxwell, Allison; $175,000. 9619 Fallsridge Court: Johnson, Landon to Millsap, Samuel M. and Katherine N. Sanderock; $168,000. 962 Vacationland Drive: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Breitenbach, Scott R.; $79,900. 10106 Winstead Lane: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Key West Services LLC Tr.; $68,000. 1132 Wellspring Drive: Walsh, G. Adrienne to Ranck, Timothy and Kathleen; $64,500. 1157 Ridgebrook Lane: Keller, Kevin to Jackson, Brian R.; $30,000. 12039 Deerhorn Drive: Orr, Ryan M. to Crum, Virginia L.; $142,000. 1785 Fallbrook Lane: Wells Fargo Bank NA Tr. to Tristate Holdings Inc.; $59,900. 2311 Magdalena Drive: JPL Properties II LLC to Lindsay, Arell C. and Christal R.; $95,000. 343 Meadowcrest Road: McCune, Jeffrey and Sara to Sinclair, Kenneth L. and Jennifer J.; $137,000. 430 McCreary Court: Profant, Michele A. and Kimberly L. Preston to Preston, Kimberly L.; $50,000. 6277 Simpson Ave.: Wilson, Betty A. to Callup, Joshua A.; $24,660.
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Wesley’s Mayors for Meals receives award
Covedale man anxious for Spring Light When more than 350 gathered behind the starting line at the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s (CABVI) Spring Light 5K, Steve Mitchell will be among them. It’s a personal cause for the Covedale resident who has been blind since birth and who has been employed by the agency since 2007. A 1991 graduate of Thomas More College, Steve worked as an assistant manager in a customer service department prior to joining the team of CABVI’s Industries Program. Through the agency he applied and was accepted into the National Industries for the Blind business management training program at the University of Virginia’s Darden Business School. Now he’s applying his new skills to a new position at CABVI coordinating a new customer service training program for others who are also blind or visually impaired. “I’ve wanted to walk in the Spring Light since I joined the agency but this
Wesley Community Services have been awarded a $500 Bronze Award grant from the Meals-On-Wheels Association of America in recognition of the success of their 2009 “Mayors for Meals” campaign. “Our main focus for this campaign was to raise awareness of the importance of proper nutrition and the number of Greater Cincinnati seniors and individuals with disabilities in need,” said Stephen Smookler, executive director. Five local elected officials delivered meals throughout Cincinnati during the week of March 16 and prepared proclamations proclaiming
Mayor’s-For-Meals Week 2009 for Wesley Community Services. Participants included: Vice Mayor David Crowley, Cincinnati; Mayor Charles Johnson, Forest Park; David Pepper, Hamilton County Commission; William J. Seitz III, Ohio State senator; and Vice Mayor Curtis Walden, St. Bernard. Wesley Community Services has as its mission to provide services to seniors and individuals with disabilities so that they may remain in their homes for as long as possible. Wesley Community Services provides Meals-On-Wheels, medical transportation and
homemaker/housecleaning services to seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout the Cincinnati area. It also provides senior housing services through Wesley Senior Services LLC. In 2008 250,123 MealsOn-Wheels were delivered, 34,141 medical transports were completed and 21,471 hours of homemaker services were provided to over 2,450 area seniors and individuals with disabilities. Wesley Community Services is a contracting agency of the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio and is a partner agency of United Way of Greater Cincinnati.
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Steve Mitchell, who will participate in the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s Spring Light 5K, with his assistance dog. www.sprunning.com or call Steve Prescott at 513-7771080 no later than July 30. The race will begin and end just inside the Spring Grove Avenue entrance (4521 Spring Grove Ave.; 45232). Awards and door prizes will be given immediately after the race.
year I got serious about training for it. It’s my way of giving back,” he said. CABVI’s Spring Light 5K will be Sunday, Aug. 9, at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum. Cost is $20 in advance (including a Tshirt) and $25 for day-of registration. To pre-register, the public can visit
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About this column This column is a public service of Advantage Debt Management of America, a nonprofit agency based in Cincinnati since 1934. ADMA offers credit counseling face-to-face or by telephone in Beechmont, Finneytown, Florence, sional credit counselor, who is trained to provide a realistic review of finances, give credible information and worthwhile advice, and help set priorities to fulfill a client’s goals. For people in true financial distress because they are behind on payments
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