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By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com It’s been a family business since Edward Eckerle marched home from World War I and opened his jewelry store. His granddaughter, Chris Freel, is the last family member to operate what Eckerle started as a watch repair business in Elmwood Place in 1919. “He had a corner in another business and would sit in a chair and fix watches,” Freel said. From there, the family moved to the Brentwood Shopping Center and then to its current store at 8578 Winton Road. Eckerle Jewelers will close for good Saturday, Aug. 22, with an everything-must-go sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Freel, who lives in Springfield Township, blames the economy for forcing her to close. “People just aren’t spending their money on luxury items,” she said. “The price of gold has gone so high and we can’t make it replacing watch batteries all day.” While she and her daughter Sarah Snyder, also a Springfield Township resident, would love to stay put, they said they’ve had to face the financial reality of a sagging economy. “I started coming to the store when I was about 3,” Snyder said. “We’ve had the same customers for years and years and some just stop by to say hi and give us a hug and tell us about their day.” Before she finished her sentence Lori Merz wandered into the store for a quick watch repair. Stunned at the news her favorite jewelry store was closing, Merz said her husband bought her engagement ring from an Eckerle display case.
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High school sports are now starting. This week, we take a look at cross country and golf teams. See how your favorite team is going to fare this year. – FULL STORY, A8
Green concert
The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra made its annual trip to Forest Park July 31. The usual big crowd enjoyed the music, even without Erich Kunzel, who have travel problems. – PHOTOS, A9
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Chris Freel, left, and her daughter Sarah Snyder pose by a framed photo of Edward Eckerle, their grandfather and great-grandfather who founded the family business. “We’ve know them for years and I hate it that they’re closing,” Merz said. “My husband remembers when he was a little boy and
collecting coins. “He would bring a handful of pennies to Mr. Eckerle just about every day for him to look at and
see if he had anything valuable. “And, I have the most beautiful engagement ring in the world.” Freel and Snyder said they’ve had the perk of working together for the past 14 years. Freel said she’s logged more than 40 years at the store. “I feel lucky, too, that I got to work with grandpa every day,” Snyder said of Jack Eckerle, Freel’s late father. Neither woman has a definite plan for when the store is closed. Freel said she’s likely going to find a part-time job and Snyder said she may try being a full-time stay-at-home mom to her two children. “We really haven’t let ourselves think about that,” Freel said. “This is all we’ve known our entire lives. It’s going to be hard to close.”
Mt. Healthy to ask for school levy again By Jennie Key
Winton Woods to ask again, too
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Mount Healthy City School District officials had a special meeting Friday to put an emergency levy back before voters in November. In a close decision, district voters rejected a 1.39-mill emergency renewal levy at a special election Aug. 4. The vote was 988 or 52 percent voting no and 910 or 48 percent voting yes. Superintendent David Horine said the loss was a disappointment, but the district needs the $500,000 annually the levy would have generated. The issue was originally passed in 1982, and has been renewed every five years since. Since it was a renewal, it would not have raised taxes.
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Winton Woods’ board voted Aug. 6 to put a levy proposal on the Nov. 3 ballot which would generate $4.2 million a year. The board was expected to decide Tuesday, Aug. 11, at a special meeting whether that levy is permanent or if it will expire in 10 years as an emergency operating levy. The board meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at district offices, 1215 W. Kemper Road, Forest Park. See story on levy vote on A2. Horine said it was too early to know for sure why the issue failed, but he said turnout was very low. According to the Hamilton County Board of Elections, about 11 percent of the registered voters
in the district went to the polls. Records show 1,904 ballots were cast and there are 17,330 registered voters. Pat Allen, a worker at one of the polling places, said of 1,104 voters registered at her precinct, only 49 voters had cast ballots at 4 p.m. Horine said the deadline for the issue to be placed back before voters in November is Thursday, Aug. 20. Placing issues on the ballot requires two votes. The board took the first step on Friday. The Hamilton County Auditor’s office must now certify the millage. Once that’s complete, the board takes a final vote and the issue is submitted to the Hamilton County Board of Elections. Horine said the second action will likely be taken at the board’s
By the numbers The 1.39 emergency renewal levy sought by the Mount Healthy City School District generates $500,000 annually, and was voted into place in 1982. It has been renewed every five years since. Mount Healthy Treasurer Rebecca Brooks said the renewal levy does not raise residents’ taxes. The owner of a $100,000 house pays about $40 annually for the levy, she said. regular meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at the board of education offices, 7615 Harrison Ave., Mount Healthy. Horine said the district is solvent through the 2009-10 school year, but the loss of $500,000 from the district's budgets would still make cuts necessary for the following school year.
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Winton Woods levy defeated again By Rob Dowdy
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The Winton Woods City School District’s 7.95-mill levy failed at the ballot Aug. 4. Here’s a look at the numbers: For the levy - 2,168 (48.74 percent) Against the levy - 2,280 (51.26 percent) Only 4,448 ballots were cast out of 19,809 voters registered in the district.
Winton Woods City School District’s 7.95-mill operating levy has once again failed, this time by only 112 votes. According to the unofficial total from the Aug. 4 vote, 2,280 district residents voted against the levy, with 2,168 voting in favor of the levy. Winton Woods Board of Education President Jack Lee called the results “devastating.�
“I hurt for our kids. I hurt for our teachers. I hurt for our parents,� he said. The levy failure means
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Mt. Healthy renews fire levy on first try By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com
Mount Healthy Safety/Service Director Bill Kocher said he’s pleased for the city and “disappointed� for the school district. Voters overwhelmingly opted to support a 5-mill renewal levy that supports the city’s fire and emergency medical services at the polls Aug. 4.
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There were 359 voting yes (71.66 percent) while 142 voted no (28.34 percent). Only 504 votes were cast out of 4,698 registered voters, 10.73 percent. The levy, first passed in 2004, generates $420,000 a year to staff the fire department 24 hours a day. Before the levy, Kocher said the department was staffed by volunteers. The levy costs the owner of a home with a
market value of $100,000 an estimated $120 a year, Kocher said. “I’m pleased that voters supported us, but I am disappointed and a little surprised they didn’t support the school district’s levy,� Kocher said. “Since it was a renewal, the levy doesn’t cost homeowners any additional money, which might have been a factor.�
Speaker to present parenting strategies Parents and community members in the Winton Woods School District are invited to hear motivational speaker Dennis Mitchell present “Strategies for Parent Sanity in the Homeâ€? from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, in the Winton Woods High School library, 1231 W. Kemper Road in Forest Park. Mitchell, a nationally recognized expert on behavior management and motivational speaker, will use his unique sense of humor to teach parents effective strategies to improve their lives and relationships with their children. Topics presented include: • Why do my children push my buttons? • I love my children, but
why are they driving me crazy? • Why am I looking for a traffic jam so I can put off going home? • When will I be able to talk to my children without ending up in an argument? Mitchell is a former school teacher and principal and the parent of two teenage children. He uses a “laugh – and learnâ€? method of teaching. Parents will leave the meeting with strategies ready to use. He also will be the speaker at the Winton Woods City School District’s convocation during the morning of Aug. 17. He will discuss classroom behavior management and then conducting workshops with district teachers.
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North College Hill plans tax break for fix-ups By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com
North College Hill property owners may be able to get a boost in fixing up their homes and businesses from the city.
Council is expected to approve a Community Reinvestment Act at its Sept. 7 meeting that would give homeowners a 50 percent property tax abatement. Councilwoman Teresa
Eilermann said council has completed two of the three required readings for the legislation that would go into effect once it’s approved. The idea, she said, is to encourage property
improvements. The 50 percent reduction in real estate tax is calculated on the current tax rate vs. the new rate once the residential property is improved and re-evaluated by the Hamilton County
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Ryan Lowe, right, tries to entice Cooper Burton into the chilly Brentwood Swim Club pool for some fun after the two finished swim lessons. Burton, 8, Finneytown, and Lowe, 7, Harrison, said they’ve become good friends after meeting at the Finneytown club.
The Springfield Township Senior Center is offering classes to help make the most of photo opportunities. The center will offer two photography classes starting with a Point and Shoot, But Better on Saturdays, Sept. 12 and 19. This two-part class will be from 1-2:30 p.m. and is designed for all age groups who want to make better photographs with their pocket cameras. The class includes using zoom and flash, sports and action shooting, and creating great family photos. This class is for both the digital and film devotees. The fee is $30 for Springfield Township residents and $40 for non-residents. Class
size is limited to the first 30 registrants with a minimum of 15 needed to conduct the class. A second class will be Thursdays, Sept. 24 and Oct. 1, 8 and 15. The fourpart class is from 7-9 p.m. It is designed for teens and adults using their own digital camera or for those looking to purchase a new one. Instruction includes camera settings, proper use of the flash, composition tricks and more. The cost for the four classes is $75 for Springfield Township residents and $85 for non-residents. Class size is limited to the first 30 registrants, with a minimum of 10 needed to conduct the class. Both classes will be taught by Springfield Township resident and Cincinnati Enquirer photographer Malinda Hartong. Complete information and registration forms can be found at both the Springfield Township Administration building, 9150 Winton
Road, and senior/community center, 9158 Winton Road, or online at www.springfieldtwp.org. To register by mail, send completed form along with a check or money order payable to Springfield Township to Springfield Twp. Photo Workshop, 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati 45231. Reservations can be made via phone or by email using Visa, Master Card or Discover. Credit card orders will incur a 3 percent handling fee. To make a reservation by phone, contact Kim Flamm at 522-1410 or Thom Schneider at 522-1154. Email reservation requests can be made to kflamm@springfieldtwp.org or tschneider@springfieldtwp.org. For more information on this or other activities sponsored by the Springfield Township Senior/Community Center, call 522-1154 or visit the Township Web site at www.springfieldtwp.org.
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As a youngster, Amos Johnson never thought being a firefighter was an option. Today, Johnson -- who was one of first black members of the Forest Park Fire Department -- serves his first day as captain. “Just being a person of color, I never thought it was an option,” Johnson, 31, said. “And going from being one of the only AfricanAmericans at the beginning to a position of being in charge -- it’s huge.” Although big city departments, like the Cincinnati Fire Department, were mandated by the government in the 1970s to hire minorities, small suburban ones were left to do it on their own, said Fire Chief Trish Brooks. Johnson was one of the original recruits in 1998 when the department used a $75,000 state diversity grant to start training and hiring minorities. He was one of the first to be hired “off the street,” which meant he had no fire experience or preparation when the department committed to training him. An assistant fire chief at the time, Brooks was the person who encouraged Johnson to join when he wandered into the fire house after playing basketball nearby. As a female who is now the fire chief, she has been and still is the driving factor behind the push for diversity. “The culture of the fire
department has changed significantly,” she said. The department, which once consisted mainly of white males, now has 28 full-time staff that is made up of nine black firefighters, one Asian, and five females. June 15’s promotion of four firefighters, three of whom are minorities, symbolizes years of racial transition. Johnson and Tom Jackson, 25, were promoted from lieutenant to captain. Kelan Wilson, 25, and Kevin Martin, 25, were promoted from firefighter/paramedic to lieutenant. The promotions are not only personal achievements for each firefighter, but a big step for the department, which serves a community that is about 56 percent black. “We try to represent the city,” said Assistant Fire Chief Mike Rupp. “There’s a comfort level among the customers we deliver service to. When they get off the truck, it’s important that they match the racial and gender make-up of the community. I think we’re on the right track but personally, I’d like to see it even a little more diverse.” When Johnson talks to young minorities, he hopes to set an example for them. “I think I’ve created a little bit of an easier path for them,” he said. “When I was younger it was not even thought of. Now these kids can say, ‘Oh, we can be firefighters too?’”
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Otterbein College senior Melinda Castells has received the Ellen M. Jones ‘23 Memorial Endowed Award, given to a music major who is an instrumentalist. Castells, a Roger Bacon High School graduate, is the daughter of Onofre and Eileen Castells of Springfield Township.
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Thirty-one recent Western Hills University High School graduates received a $4,000 college scholarship for participating in Project GRAD.
Project GRAD honors 4th class
Project GRAD recently held its 2009 Rising Star Scholarship Celebration at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. Family and friends saluted 31 students from Western Hills University High School as they each received a $4,000 college scholarship for participating in the Project GRAD program. The recipients were Tariah Andrews, Leanece Armstrong, Ebony Boyd, Jennifer Burke, Kassie Calahan, Kati Carney, Katlyn Choma, Elasha Collins, Brittany Crego, Christopher Foster, Michael Frye, Robert Golsby, Joseph Henson, Shilla
Jackson, Lydia Jones, Ceira King, Prentice Larkin, Cieara Moorman, Nicole Nastold, Pamela New, Keilah Pritchett, Michelle Roddy, Traquilla Simmons, Michael Sizemore, Eugene Smith, Twanecia Smith, Nicole Thomas, Thach Tran, Donnell Watkins, Breauna Williams and Keturah Williams. The Graduation Really Achieves Dreams program works in four feeder elementary schools, conducts summer bridge programs to help eight-graders advance to high school, holds a summer institute for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to sample college
courses, and provides family support, reading and math coaches and college counselor at the high school. The goal of Project GRAD Cincinnati is to increase graduation rates to 80 percent. “Without the support of Project GRAD our students would not receive the services needed to get into college. GRAD is such an important part of our school,” said Dr. Stephanie Morton, principal of Western Hills University High School. Scholarship recipients will attend Central State University, Cincinnati State,
Hampton University, Hocking College, Kentucky State University, University of Cincinnati, University of Kentucky, University of Toledo, Wilberforce University and Wilmington College, and enter the United States Marine Corps. Since 2006, Project GRAD Cincinnati has awarded $585,000 in scholarships to assist students in achieving their dreams of attending college. Project GRAD is expanding to the Robert A. Taft Information Technology School in the next school year.
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Honored seniors
Seven Ursuline Academy seniors were honored at this year’s graduation ceremony. Pictured from left are Regan Harrell of Kenwood, who received the Centennial Spirit Award, given to the senior who most captures the spirit of the school; Andrea Bazzoli of Blue Ash, who was elected by her classmates to be commencement speaker; Lisa Guay of Mason, named a Senior Scholar as one of the top three students in the class; Sharon Redmond, Ursuline Academy president; Rebecca Callahan of Milford, Christian Leadership Award, given to the senior who best exhibits leadership, kindness and compassion; Gwen Barron of Greenhills, Archbishop McNicholas Memorial Award, given to the outstanding senior; Catherine Mollman of Colerain Township, Senior Scholar; and Erika Stelljes of Mason, Senior Scholar. Of the 129 members of the class of 2009, 89 percent were offered more than $15.5 million in scholarships.
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Science teacher Brant Trabel spent nine days studying conservation and marine ecology in Belize this summer as part of a global master’s degree program. Trabel was part of a group of 20 American educators exploring the diverse terrestrial, coastal and coral reef communities at the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center, Gales Point and Tobacco Caye. While there they joined local scientists investigating conservation programs for such species as harpy eagles and jaguars. They also explored manatee population dynamics within Belize’s coastal environment with members of the Wildlife Trust. Trabel was one of 150 American and international educators accepted to the first year of the Global Field Program from Project Dragonfly at Miami University. The GFP master’s degree is based on the Earth Expeditions program from Dragonfly and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. As part of the program, all GFP students engaged in field conservation work this summer in Africa, Asia or the Americas. Groups of GFP edu-
cators also studied cheetahs in Namibia, researched the world’s last wild horses in Mongolia, tagged leatherback sea turtles in Trinidad, explored tropical rain forest ecology in Costa Rica, researched marine and terrestrial ecosystems in Baja, and studied species reintroduction and ecosystem restoration in Trinidad.
Winton Woods City Schools
When Winton Woods City Schools canceled spring break in April to make up for missed snow days, English teacher Maria Luckey decided that she and her students would go on vacation anyway, a virtual vacation. “I needed a reason to be excited to come to work that week and wanted students to be excited too,” said Luckey. To do that, she came up with a mini multi-genre project where students wrote in three genres about their chosen vacation destination. This summer she was able to present her project at Miami University in a multi-genre class for teachers. The class is taught by Tom Romano and Angela Faulhaber, a former Winton Woods High School English teacher and Miami Uni-
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versity Ohio Writer’s Project presenter. “They asked me to be a guest presenter on the first day of class,” said Luckey, whose 45-minute lesson started with her pretending to be an airline stewardess. She then gave the background of how the project was conceived and stressed the importance of relying on teacher buddies for ideas and perspective and of “making lemonade out of what might seem like lemons.” Each teacher taking the class received a “suitcase” folder packed with project requirements, supplies Luckey had used in setting up the project and a packet of flip-flop sticky notes. Luckey showed the project she wrote on her vacation destination of San Antonio, Texas, and shared samples of her students’ work. During the class, Luckey turned on an ocean sound effects CD, showed a PowerPoint presentation of vacation destinations, asked each student to choose an object from a pail full of sand, sea shells and star fish, and told them to write. “After five minutes of writing, students were eager to share their work,” said Luckey. “Many wrote poems, one wrote a concrete poem in the shape of the star fish she had chosen from the bucket, and the lone male student
wrote a dialogue.” Luckey said the feedback she received was complimentary. “It was an honor and a great professional experience to get to teach teachers.”
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An early start transition day for incoming freshmen designed to be both informative and fun for the new students. Ninth-graders will begin their school year 7 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 19. Lunch will be provided. The transition day is a mandatory day for ninthgrade students. “A transition day is important because it allows ninth-graders to follow their schedule in the building without being distracted by the presence of upperclassmen,” said Terri Holden, principal. “Teachers will be available to meet only with ninth-graders. In addition, the Winton Woods High School Student Ambassadors, who are upperclassmen, will guide students through the day and act as peer assistants to answer any questions students might have.” All Winton Woods students will attend school 7 a.m. to 2:01 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20. For more information, call 619-2420.
Andrea Elms, Debra Peters and Deborah Walker were named to the spring semester academic merit list at Wilmington College’s Blue Ash campus. The academic merit list recognizes students, enrolled six to 11 hours, who earn at least a 3.6 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. • Danny Hicks, Corey Ryan, Timothy Schmidt and Denise Stacy were named to the academic merit list through the collaboration between Wilmington College and Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. The academic merit list recognizes students, enrolled six to 11 hours, who earn at least a 3.6 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. • Desirae Bedford, Timothy Gruber and Callen Martin were named to the spring semester dean’s list at Wilmington College • Emily Adkins was named to the spring semester dean’s list at Wilmington College’s Blue Ash campus. • Rachael Gore and Brian Wunderlich was named to the dean’s list through the collaboration between Wilmington College and Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. • Caitlin Bierman, Shalena Hawkins and Elizabeth Stanton were named to the spring dean’s list at Capital University. • Christian Adams, Lauren Barker, Nikki Meister, Emily Russell and Elizabeth Steinway were named to the second semester president’s list at Miami University. Students named to the president’s list earned a 4.0 grade-point average. • The following students were named to the second semester dean’s list at Miami University: Marcie Allen, Nicole Battle, Anna Beljin, Camie Blair, Noleena Booker, Benjamin Breyley, Benjamin Effler, Dana El, Marie Frank, Laura Gates, Diana Gory, Allie Grace, Kristina Hamester, Meagan Hendrickson, Bethany Henning, Monica Hickey, Theresa Hoch, Katherine Hollaender, Brittany Jacobs, Susan Jones, Wade Lacey, Marie Luchebeleli, Megan Lutz, Abigail Mayer, Jacob Mayer, Joshua Miller, Lauren Morgan, Jeffrey Neltner, Emily Pille, Scott Quay, Lisa Romans, Chelsea Rubio, Elise Sexton, Devin Shroyer, Rita Skiba, Curt Sparks, Sarah Sterner, David Strife, Jermaine Watts, Shawn Weyrich, William Wilkerson and Eric Wormus.
Graduates
Alexander Dingle has graduated from Transylvania University with a bachelor of arts degree in French language and literature, and sociology. A Finneytown High School graduate, he is the son of James Dingle and Dingle Susan Ahlrichs. • Grace Hirtle and Brian Ludwin have graduated from Emory University. Hirtle earned a bachelor of science from Emory College. Ludwin received a bachelor of science in nursing from the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. • Adam Roach has graduated from Ohio Northern University with a bachelor of science degree in accounting. The Mount Healthy High School graduate is the son of Ralph and Donna Roach of Springfield Township. • Cecilia Murch has graduated summa cum laude from Denison University with a bachelor of science degree. Murch majored in biology with a minor in chemistry. She was valedictorian of her class. • The following students have graduated from Miami University: Lauren Barker, bachelor of science in nursing; April Bates, bachelor of arts; Camie Blair, bachelor of science in nursing; Kale Blum, bachelor of science in business; Erica Campbell, bachelor of sci-
ence in business; Jessica Carmichael, bachelor of science in business; Micah Cleary, bachelor of science in education; Karrissa Dunn, associate applied science in nursing; Katharine Eagle, bachelor of science in education; Brett Engdahl, bachelor of science in business; Nicole Gillens, bachelor of science health and sport studies, cum laude; Allie Grace, bachelor of science in education, cum laude; Kurtis Grimes, bachelor of science in business; Daniel Hauer, bachelor of science health and sport studies; Kyle Linder, bachelor of science in education; Emily Morgan, bachelor of science health and sport studies; Emily Morgan, bachelor of science in athletic training; Christina Mueller, bachelor of science; Jeffrey Neltner, bachelor of arts; Eric Obeng, associate applied science in nursing; Kristina Osmond, bachelor of arts; Scott Quay, bachelor of science in business; William Quay, bachelor of science in business; John Ruzick, bachelor of science in engineering, cum laude; Darrow Smith, associate in arts; Curt Sparks, bachelor of arts in architecture, honors in architecture, magna cum laude; David Strife, bachelor of arts; Matthew Weinkam, bachelor of arts, cum laude; Shawn Weyrich, bachelor of arts; and Eric Wormus, bachelor of arts. • Cincinnati State Technical and Community College recently graduated more than 1,300 students. Local students, listed with the degree earned or major, included: Brandon Anderson, interpreter training; Joseph Baah Agyepong, nursing; Laguoria Boykins, criminal justice; Andera Bush, associate of science; Traci Chatman, business financial services technology; Carey Earl, nursing; Vanette Ellis, nursing; Robert Farlow, education; Antionette Ferguson, nursing; Ryan Fey, business, hotel management technology; Roberta Foree, business management technology; Geraldine Frank, diagnostic medical sonography; Rhonda Furr, marketing; Melissa Glascock, nursing; Amanda Goodale, accounting; Timothy Goodale, civil engineering technology, architectural major; Tiffany Grisso, early childhood care and education program; Stephanie Guenther, nursing; Andy Hackman, health and fitness technology; Danielle Hamilton, nursing; Amanda Hawkins, accounting; Roland Hite III, nursing; Bridgette Johnson, business management technology, marketing management technology; Lora Johnson, early childhood education; Jocelyn Jones, early childhood education; Melissa Klar, early childhood education; Toni Lewis, nursing; Lisa Mabrey, associate of arts in psychology; Jacqueline Malloy Flynn, executive assistant technology; Keevan Marion, chemical technology; Karen Marshall, early childhood care and education program; Angela Meyer, law enforcement, associate of technical studies; Chelsea Miller-Grant, social work; Mandi Millner, accounting technology; Idris Muhammad, accounting; Merci' Mujeye, associate of arts in social work; Kyle Nared, culinary arts and personal chef certificate; Danette Palmore, electrical mechanical engineering; Brittany Stafford, nursing-RN; Shaunda Sullen, nursing; Melissa Sutherlin, business administration; Mariana Taylor, criminal justice; Natalie Vance, associate of arts; Patricia Wilson, business management technology; and Shamika Woods, communications.
Scholarships
McAuley High School graduate Michelle Kohler has accepted a Buschmann Award from Xavier University. At McAuley, Kohler was active in swim team, theater and the traveling science show. She is the daughter of Bart and Linda Kohler of Springfield Township. The Buschmann Award is based on a student’s record in high school. Amounts vary.
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August 12, 2009
150th Annual Kiwanis Club of Cheviot-Westwood
Major Sponsor
HARVEST HOME FAIR Friday, Saturday, Sunday, September 11, 12, 13, 2009
Admission $5.00, Children under 12 Free — Harvest Home Park, North Bend Rd., Cheviot
Any Questions Regarding General Exhibits Please Email HarvestHomeFair@fuse.net
Best Of Show (any needlework item) Class CROCHET 10-1 Best Baby Garment 10-2 Best Crochet “other”
10 $ 10
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KNITTING
10-3 Best Baby Garment 10-4 Best Knitting “other”
10 10
$ $
EMBROIDERY
10-5 Best Counted Cross Stitch 10-7 Best Embroidery “other”
10 10
$ $
NEEDLEPOINT
10-8 Best Article Original 10-9 Best Article Kit 10-10 Best “Plastic” Needlepoint
10 10 $ 10 $
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FREE ADMISSION Sat & Sun 12-3:30 ONLY
25 QUILTS $
10-11Best Applique 10-12Best Embroidered 10-13Best Pieced Quilt 10-14Best Machine Stitched 10-15Best Quilted Wall Hanging 10-16Best Quilted Other
10 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10
10-17Best Garment 10-18Best Sewn Purse 10-19Best “other”
10 10 $ 10
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MACHINE SEWING
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DOLLS
10-20Best Doll or Animal
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10-21Best Misc. Article
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MISCELLANEOUS
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JUNIOR NEEDLEWORK Ages 17 & Under (Identify age on each item entered)
Class
Best Of Show
20-1 Best Crocheted Article 20-2 Best Embroidered Article 20-3 Best Knitted Article
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Best Counted Cross Stitch Best Creative Stitchery Best Machine Stitched Article Best Purse
BAKING
Best Of Show
10 10 $ 10 $ 10
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(Enter Only Items that need Refrigeration Friday Morning From 7:30-8:30 AM)
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Best Quickbread Coffee Cake (1/2 cake) Sweet Bread (1/2 bread) Best Yeast Bread Coffee Cake (1/2 cake) Yeast Bread (1/2 bread)
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Best Cake (1/2 cake) Best Fruit Pie Best Cream or Cheese Pie Best Cookies (1/2 dozen) Best Candy
10 10 10 $ 10 $ 10 $
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JUNIOR COOKS
Ages 17 & Under (Identify age on each item entered)
Class
40-1 40-2 40-3 40-4
Best Of Show
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Best Candy (1/2 dozen) Best Cookies (1/2 dozen) Best Cupcakes (4) Best Fruit Pie
10 10 $ 10 $ 10 $
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CANNING - PRESERVES Class
(Display items are not tasted)
Best Of Show
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50-1 Best Display of Canning 5 items or more (4 or more kinds) (Judged on appearance only) 50-2 Best Display of Honey (Judged on appearance only)
HOBBY SHOW
Class
Best Of Show
$ 60-1 Ceramics 10 $ 60-2 Original Pottery 10 $ 60-3 Model Making Boats 10 60-4 Model Making Cars $10 $ 60-5 Model Making Planes 10 $ 60-6 Model Making Misc. 10 $ 60-7 Woodwork 10 $ 60-8 Wood Carving 10 $ 60-9 Scrapbook Page (1 page) 10 60-10 Photography Color limit 2-ready to hand with wire $10
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60-11 Photography Black & White $ limit 2-ready to hand with wire 10 $ 10 60-12 Jewelry 60-13 Greeting Cards (Homemade $ Greeting Cards) 10 $ 60-14 Miscellaneous 10 60-15 Best Green Township 1st $30 Historical Photography 2nd $20 (includes Cheviot-Westwood) 3rd $10
STAGE SHOWS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th 7:00-11:00
The Rusty Griswolds
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th
1:00-1:50 2:00-3:00 3:15-4:15 4:45-5:30 6:00-7:00 8:00-11:00
AVO Ballet Company Oak Hills High School Band Linkette Show Team The Bridge Tommy & Hub Pole Cats
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th
1:00-2:00 2:00-2:15 2:30-3:30 4:15-6:15 7:00-10:00
Mount Community Concert Band Parade W inners Elder Steel D rum M ike D avis Sullivan & Janszen
PULL TABS ARE
BACK!! MAJOR SPLIT THE POT Drawing On Sunday, Sept 13 @ Closing Buy The Tickets @ The Kiwanis Booth $1 each or 6 for $5
Bring the Family! GENERAL EXHIBITS
Take Part in History The 150th Fair Over $1000 in Prizes
No Entry Fee Sponsored By
YOUTH HOBBY SHOW
Ages 17 & Under (Identify age on each item entered)
Best Of Show
Class
$ 70-1 Original Ceramics 10 $ 70-2 Ceramic Sculpture 10 70-3 Art Work “Original” 9 & Under (Must Be Ready To Hang w/ wire) $ 10 Limit 2 entries per person 70-4 Art Work “Original” 10 to 13 (Must Be Ready To Hang w/wire) $ 10 Limit 2 entries per person 70-5 Art Work “Original” 14 to 17 (Must Be Ready To Hang w/wire) $ Limit 2 entries per person 10
THE KIWANIS CLUB OF CHEVIOT-WESTWOOD EXHIBITION RULES
1. All articles for competition must be entered between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10. Exhibits not entered by that time will be excluded from competition. Custard or cream pies must be entered between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11. 2. All exhibits must remain in place until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. No sales will be permitted of any article entered for competition until after this time. 3. Entries must bear the owner’s name and the class in which they are entered. 4. Entries must be made in the name of the real owner and change of ownership during the Fair will not be recognized. 5. No unworthy article will be awarded a premium, whether there is competition or not. 6. No premium shall be given unless properly certified by the Secretary.
7. All awards will be indicated by ribbon or card. 8. A blue ribbon denotes first premium, a red ribbon second premium, and a white ribbon third premium. 9. The Fair Committee will take all precautions to safeguard all exhibits but shall not be responsible for any loss, whatsoever. 10. Expert judges will be secured for all divisions and their decisions will be final. 11. If they are deserving, in the opinion of the judges, outstanding specimens entered in any class will be given Ribbon Awards even if they are not specifically mentioned on the Premium List. 12. Art work is limited to three entries per entrant. 13. All art work & photography items must have substantial hooks so they can be hung.
Join us for the 2009 Cheviot-Westwood Kiwanis 5K Run/Walk & Dog Walk and “Chipotle” 1 Mile Race thru Cheviot, Ohio. Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 5:50 pm 1 MILE RACE RUN ONLY and Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 9:00 am HARVEST HOME FAIR 5K RUN/WALK & DOG WALK The Course: Start and finish at Harvest Home Park, winding through the City of Cheviot, gently rolling. When: Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 5:50 p.m. - 1 mile race (run only) Sunday morning, September 13, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. - 5K RUN/WALK Location: Harvest Home Park, 3961 North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH (I-74 to North Bend Road Exit, go South on North Bend Road past Westwood Northern Boulevard, the park is on the right before Harrison Ave.) Street parking.
Awards for 1 Mile Run: • Award to 1st Male/Female Runner overall. • Top 25 Male and 25 Female Runners will receive an award. Awards for 5K Race: • Cash and Awards to top 3 Male and Female Runners overall • And 1st place age group runner. 2nd & 3rd • Race Divisions - Awards top 3 age group runners. • Male and Female: 14/under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 3539, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70/over. • Fitness Walkers - Awards for top age group walker. Male and Female: 19/under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60/0ver.
Sponsored by: Johnson-Nash Metal Products Inc., Cincinnati Sportsmedicine and Orthopeadic Center, Colerain Animal Hospital, Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home, Bob Roncker’s Running Spot, Westside Running Club, PepBoys, Panera, and Grippo’s. Refreshments and Door Prizes: Available after the race. (FREE ENTRY TO HARVEST HOME FAIR WITH RACE NUMBER) Fair opens at 12:00 p.m. Pre-Registration: Online at www.runningspot.com Race Day Registration: 7:45-8:45 a.m. (race starts at 9:00 a.m.) Children’s Fun Run: Free on Sunday after 5k. Ribbons/goodie bags for all children. Registration Forms, Information and Results: www.harvesthomefair.com
Benefits from Harvest Home Fair September 10 - 11 - 12 - 13, 2009
The Green Township, Cheviot and Westwood communities reap the benefits from the Harvest Home Fair. The Kiwanis committees for Young Children, Youth, Vocational Guidance, Key Clubs, Agriculture, Spiritual Aims, Public Affairs, International Understanding and Long Range Projects receive requests and vote a substantial benefit.
Charities which have received gifts recently are:
• Boy Scouts • Pregnancy Care Center • Girl Scouts • Tender Mercies • BLOC Ministries • Teen Challenge • Reading Fundamental • Our Daily Bread •Elementary School Libraries • Wesley Hall • High School Scholarships • Bethany House • Westwood Town Hall Bells • Healthy Moms & Babes • Gamble-Nippert “Y” for Non member activities • Margaret Rost PGA Christmas Party • Spinoza Bears for Grieving & Hurting Children • Children’s International Summer Village • Council of Christian Communion for religious education for elementary school pupils
Fifty-two charities have received gifts through the first eight months of the year since the last Kiwanis Fair.
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MODEL MAKING
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Boats, Cars, Planes Lego Model Making Connects Miscellaneous Model Making Model Making 11 and Under Woodwork Collections (Except cans) Photography (limit 2)
(Must Be Ready To Hang with wire)
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MISCELLANEOUS
70-14Miscellaneous 70-15Jewelry & Beading 70-16Batiking
SOAP CARVING - 3 P.M. SATURDAY
6 and Under $ 1st place 15 $ 2nd place 10 $ 3rd place 5
10 10 10 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 $
7 to 11 1st place 2nd place 3rd place
10 10 10
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15 10 $ 5
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FRUITS & VEGETABLES Best Of Show
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80-1 Best Display Vegetables $ (variety & quality) 25 $ 80-2 Best Plate Red Potatoes 10 $ 10 80-3 Best Plate White Potatoes $ 80-4 Best Plate Sweet Potatoes 10 $ 80-5 Largest Potato (any variety) 10 $ 80-6 Best Pumpkin 10 $ 80-7 Largest Pumpkin (by weight) 100 80-8 Best 3 Summer Squashes $ (yellow or white) 10 80-9 Best 3 Winter Squash (Butternut $ or Acorn) 10 $ 80-10Best 3 Squashes (zucchini) 10 $ 80-11 Largest Squash 10 $ 80-12 Largest Cantaloupe 10 $ 80-13Best Watermelons 10 $ 80-14Largest Watermelon 10 $ 80-15Best Plate Green Pod Beans 10 $ 10 80-16Best Plate Yellow Pod Beans 80-17Best Plate Lima Beans (not $ 10 shelled) $ 80-18Best Plate Beets 10 $ 80-19Best Cabbage 10 $ 80-20Largest Cabbage 10 $ 80-21Best Plate Cucumbers 10 $ 80-22Best Eggplant 10
80-23 Best Plate Sweet Corn 80-25Best Plate White Onions 80-26Best Plate Yellow Onions 80-27Best Display Gourds (2 of each variety) 80-28Best Plate Red Standard Tomatoes 80-29Best Plate Yellow Tomatoes 80-30Best Plate Hybrid Tomatoes 80-31Best Plate Novelty Tomatoes 80-32Largest Tomato 80-33Best Tomato Display (assor. varieties) 80-34Best Plate Green Bell Peppers 80-35Best Plate Yellow Bell Peppers (sweet or hot) 80-36Best Plate All Other Var. Bell Peppers 80-37Best Plate Pepper (sweet or hot) 80-38Best Plate Carrots 80-39Largest Sunflower 80-40Best Plate Broccoli 80-41 Misc.
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FRUIT
Class
(Bring 5 of each)
90-6 Best Display Apples (judged on variety & quality) 90-7 Best Plate Peaches
10 $ 10 $
90-9 Best Plate Pears 90-10 Best Plate Plums 90-11 Best Plate Grapes
10 10 10
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HOME MADE WINES
Class
MUST be bottled and corked, one application per category accepted. Must contact Al Rhein for rules: 513-941-2020
Best Of Show
W-1 Best Red Grape W-2 Best White Grape W-3 Best Rose
10 $ 10 $ 10
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W-4 Best Fruit (non-grape) W-5 Best Miscellaneous W-6 Best Sparkling
10 10 $ 10
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SALSA, BEER & CHILI CONTESTS
Class
100 Best Homemade Salsa (Judged by taste. Should be $ labeled mild, medium, hot, chunky, etc.) 50 $ 101 Best Home Brewed Beer 50 $ 102 Best Homemade Chili 50 ENTER Beer, Salsa & Chili Saturday 11:30am - 1:30pm • Home Brewed Beer must be bottled and capped. Bring cold Final Judging: Saturday, 6:00 p.m.
Annual Horse Show
FRIDAY NIGHT SHOW - 7:00 P.M. 1. Chin & Apple 2. Harvest Home Poles (10 & Under) 3. Youth Poles (18 & Under) 4. Open Poles 5. Harvest Home Barrels (10 & Under)
6. Warm-Up Barrels 7. Youth Barrels (18 & Under) 8. Open Barrels 9. Flag Race 10. Dash For Cash
SATURDAY SHOW — 11:00 A.M.
11. Farm & Pet Pony Halter 12. Open Halter 13. Showmanship 14. Lead Line - see entry booth, no stallions 15. Walk Trot - 10 & under. Trophy & Ribbons only. —Break— 16. English Pleasure 17. English Equitation 18. Open Walk Trot 19. Hunter Hack - 2 low jumps 20. Walk Trot Pleasure - no cross entry 21. Western Pleasure
22. Horsemanship 23. Youth Pleasure - 18 & under 24. Jack Benny Pleasure - 39 & over 25. Walk Trot Horsemanship no cross entry 26. Harvest Home Costume Class - 10 & under — Break — 27. Egg & Spoon 28. Chin & Apple 29. Catalog Race 30. Water Fall Game 31. Mystery Game — Break — 32. $200 Trial Class - $15 entry
SUNDAY SHOW — 12:00 A.M.
33. Harvest Home Costume Class - 10 & under 34. Egg & Spoon 35. Chin & Apple 36. Waterfall Game 37. Warm Up Poles 38. Harvest Home Poles 10 & under 39. Jack Benny Poles - 39 & over 40. Youth Poles - 18 & under
41. OpenPoles - $10 entry $100 added 42. Catalog Race 43. Harvest Home Barrels - 39 & over 45. Flag Race 46. Warm Up Barrels 47. Youth Barrels - 18 & under 48. Open Barrels - $10 entry $100 added 49. Dash for Cash
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150th Annual Kiwanis Club of Cheviot-Westwood
HARVEST HOME FAIR
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, September 11, 12, 13, 2009 Admission $5.00, Children under 12 Free — Harvest Home Park, North Bend Rd., Cheviot
No. 1. ROSE, Hybrid Tea- 1 bloom, disbudded a. White or near white b. Yellow - Yellow Blend c. Orange - Orange Blend d. Pink - Pink Blend e. Red - Red Blend f. Any other color or blend g. Single flowering - do not disbud h. Collection (see rule #5) No. 2 ROSE, Grandiflora a. 1 bloom, disbudded b. 1 spray No. 3 ROSE, Floribunda or Polyantha, 1 spray No. 4 ROSE, Climber No. 5 ROSE, Miniature a. 1 bloom, disbudded b. 1 spray
No. 7 ANNUAL ASTER - 1 bloom, disbudded a. White b. Pink c. Lavender d. Any other color No. 8 CELOSIA a. Crested cockscomb b. Plume type cockscomb c. Collection (see rule #5) No. 9 CHRYSANTHEMUM a. Single Stem, disbudded b. Spray No. 10 COLEUS FOLIAGE a. Predominately red b. Predominately green c. Predominately yellow d. Other e. Collection (see rule #5) No. 11 DAHLIA - 1 bloom, disbudded a. Up to 2” across b. From 2” up to 4” c. From 4” up to 6” d. From 6” up to 8” e. Over 8” f. Collection (see rule #5) No. 12 HOSTA FOLIAGE a. Small up to 3” across b. Medium from 3” up to 6” c. Large from 6” up to 8” d. Extra large over 8” across e. Collection (see rule #5) No. 13 MARIGOLD - Tall carnation type, 1 bloom disbudded a. Yellow b. Orange c. Any other color d. Collection (see rule #5) No. 14 MARIGOLD - double French type, 1 spray a. Yellow b. Orange c. Blend d. Any other color
RULES AND REGULATIONS
No. 16 ZINNIA - 1 bloom, disbudded, over 3” a. Dahlia flowered b. Cactus flowered c. Other No. 17 ZINNIA - 1 bloom, disbudded, from 2” up to 3” a. Dahlia flowered b. Cactus flowered c. Other No. 18 ZINNIA - up to 2” a. 1 bloom, disbudded b. 1 spray No. 19 ANNUAL FLOWER not listed a. Round form - 1 stem, disbudded b. Spike form c. Spray form d. Annual bulb or tuber
No. 6 ROSE, other types a. Shrub b. Old Garden c. Any other
FLOWER SHOW
No. 15 MARIGOLD - not listed a. Single French type, 1 spray b. Dwarf c. Any other
No. 20 ANNUAL COLLECTION- 1 stem each of 5 different annual flowers (see rule #5) No. 21 PERENNIAL FLOWER not listed a. Round form, 1 stem, disbudded b. Spike form c. Spray form d. Perennial bulb or tuber No. 22 PERENNIAL COLLECTION- 1 stem each of 5 different perennial flowers (see rule #5) No. 23 CUT BRANCH - not over 20” a. Berried b. Flowering c. Small leaf or needled d. Any other No. 24 VINES- not over 20” a. Clematis b. Ivy c. Any other flowering vine d. any other berried vine e. Any other foliage vine
1. This is a standard Flower Show judged by National Council Standards, and planned by members of Cincinnati District of G.C.O., Inc. 2. All horticulture must have been grown by exhibitor. Material used in designs need not be grown by exhibitor. Designs should not measure over 24” wide and horticulture’s maximum length is 20”. 3. Entry tags must be completely filled out. 4. Specimens shall be exhibited in clear glass bottles with no printing, furnished by exhibitor and large enough to support the material. No foliage should be below the water line. 5. A collection is 1 stem each of 5 different specimens each correctly named in 5 separate containers with 1 entry tag.
GARDEN CLUB INVITATIONAL
Pedestal - “Monfort Heights” - a tall contemporary design. Pedestal is approximately 16” to 18” in diameter and is 42” high. Centerpiece - “Veterans Park” - a traditional design staged on an 18” Formica round. Low Table - “Invite Nathaneal Green for Dinner” - one place setting, need not be functional, no flatware. Staging is approximately 28” wide, 32” deep and 19” high.
JUNIOR DIVISION
Saturday September 12th Entry: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Judging: 11:00 a.m.
No. 26 DECORATIVE FOLIAGE -not listed a. Fern b. Caladium c. Ground cover d. Any other foliage not listed e. Collection (see rule #5)
JUNIOR HORTICULTURE
PREMIUMS: 1st, $3.00 - 2nd, $2.00 - 3rd, $1.00
All exhibits may be removed between 9:00 and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, or 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday, with your claim check. No exhibits may be removed before above stated times.
Chairman: LAUREEN NIEHAUS-BECKNER, CHEVIOT/WESTWOOD KIWANIS Co-Chairman: JANET WEBER, WESTERN HILLS GARDEN CLUB, Design Chairman: JANE AVERY, CINCINNATI HILLS GARDEN CLUB Horticulture Chairman: NANCY FENTON, WESTERN HILLS GARDEN CLUB Registration Chairman: ELAINE CHEESEBREW WITH MACK GARDENERS
KIWANIS KITCHEN SPECIALS THURSDAY
FRIDAY SPECIAL (5-11 p.m.) Fish Sandwich, Fries & Cole Slaw SATURDAY SPECIAL (Noon-11 p.m.) Pulled Pork Dinner SUNDAY SPECIAL (Noon-10 p.m.) Roast Beef Dinner
ANNUAL ART SHOW Harvest Home Park North Bend Road, Cheviot, Ohio September 11, 12, 13, 2009
AGES: 8 and under 1. “Race Road” - use a small toy vehicle AGES: 9-12 YEARS 2. “Bridgetown” - use a metal container AGES: 13-17 YEARS 3. “Diamond Oaks” - colorful design
JUNIOR PREMIUMS: 1st $3.00 - 2nd $2.00 - 3rd $1.00
ALL 4-H LIVESTOCK ENTRIES MUST BE THE EXHIBITS OF CURRENT HAMILTON COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS
All 4-H livestock must be in place by 9:00 p.m. Thursday and must be accompanied by a health certificate indicating that the livestock is free of any communicable disease. Livestock exhibits will be released at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2009. *Petting farm is Friday, Saturday and Sunday and goes on through out the festival.
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Artists 17 years of age or over are invited to submit paintings and drawings. No sculpture can be accepted. • Entry must be the original work of the person submitting it and must be framed and wired for hanging with artist’s name, address, and telephone number on back. No work is to measure more than 42” wide or high, including frame. • Works must be delivered to Harvest Home Park on Wednesday, September 9, between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. or Thursday, September 10, between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. Judging will be on Friday, September 11. • Works must be reclaimed between 9:00 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, or between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday, September 14. • FEE - $8.00 for each entry - limit two entries. • Works may be individually priced and sold by the artist. All legal and tax details must be handled by the artist. • Art Show will be displayed in a closed building, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. • All entries subject to acceptance by Registration Committee. • Cash Awards are: OIL/ACRYLIC 1st Prize - $125 • 2nd Prize - $100 • 3rd Prize - $75 1 Honorable Mention WATERCOLOR 1st Prize - $125 • 2nd Prize - $100 • 3rd Prize - $75 1 Honorable Mention
Friday, September 11, 2009
9:00-12:30 PM 5:00-10:00 PM 6:30 PM
Exhibits In Place Petting Farm 4H Dog Show
4-H Livestock Area 4-H Tent 4-H Livestock Area
11:30 AM Noon-10:00 PM 12:30 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 6:30 PM
Hamilton County Poultry Show Petting Farm Rabbit Show Food Nutrition Demo Livestock Show Livestock Auction
4-H Livestock Area 4-H Tent 4-H Livestock Area 4-H Livestock Area 4-H Livestock Area
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Noon-8:00 PM 4:00 PM 8:00 PM
Petting Farm Pet Show 4-H Club 4-H Exhibits Released
4-H Tent 4-H Livestock Area
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OTHER MEDIA 1st Prize - $125 • 2nd Prize - $100 • 3rd Prize - $75 1 Honorable Mention • Entries will be judged by Mary Jane Browne Local Artist
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Saturday, September 12, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
4-H YOUTH DISPLAYS STILL EXHIBITS
This years petting Farm will again feature a BABY CHICK HATCHERY.
4-H LIVESTOCK SALE
6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2009
4-H Market Livestock (Steers, Market Lambs and Market Hogs) will be sold by auction. EVERYONE is welcome to purchase an animal. Custom slaughtering and packing services are available. Chuck Johnson Auctioneer.
Contact for more information on 4-H livestock. Ohio State Extension Office 513-825-6000 or Mike Huhn, Cheviot/Westwood Kiwanis Club 513-574-4706
(fo llo w in g th e P a ra d e u n til 1 1 p .m .)
Hot Dog & Fries Mett & Kraut Pork BBQ Sandwich
Theme: “Green Township - 200 Years Old”
Ages: eligible up to 17 years 1. Annual - (1 cut stem) - planted and grown by exhibitor 2. Perennial (1 cut stem) - planted and grown by exhibitor 3. Collection of annuals - 3 to 5 stems 4. Small plant in a 4” pot - grown by exhibitor 5. Small plant started from seed in a pot not over 4” in diameter
4-H LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS
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P R E M IU M S : 1st, $5.00 - 2nd, $4.00 - 3rd, $3.00
JUNIOR DESIGN
2009 HARVEST HOME FAIR 4-H ACTIVITIES
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1. “Green Township” - all green 2. “Oak Hills” - incorporated weathered wood 3. “Mt. Airy” - line design 4. “White Oak” - using white flowers 5. “Our Schools” a. “Oakdale Elementary” - not over 3” b. “Springmeyer” - not over 5” c. “JF Dulles” - not over 8” 6. “Green Growers” - use a basket, may use fruit and/or vegetables 7. “Three Rivers” - water showing 8. “Shady Lane” - Use roadside material 9. “Chili Parlors” - featuring red flowers 10. “Thanks, Nathanael Green” - Designer’s choice
Theme: “GREEN TOWNSHIP - 200 YEARS OLD”
No. 25 HERB COLLECTIONS (see rule #5) a. Culinary collection b. Fragrant collection c. Decorative collection d. Medicinal collection
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Area teams look to go the distance By Tony Meale
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Area runners are already breaking a sweat. Here’s a look at local teams as they head into 2009.
Finneytown
The Finneytown High School girls’ team will be led by returning sophomore starter Jenny Besserman, along with newcomers Amy Schafermeyer, Anna Ndamba, Nylia Howell, Morgan Wolfram and Megan Zimmerer. The boys’ team will be led senior Brad Besserman – the CHL Runner of the Year in 2008 – who hopes to qualify for the state tournament. Other key returners are juniors James Howard and Devontay Howell and sophomores TJ Leimbach and Kyle Langford. Freshmen Alex Hughes and Michael West also hope to make an impact. “We are excited to build on the strength of our returning runners to develop a young team into contenders for the CHL Championship,” head coach Rich Jones said.
La Salle
The Lancers return their top two runners – juniors Travis Hawes and Ethan Bokeno – from a team that won the GCL title and finished 15th at state. Also returning are juniors Alex Thiery and Kevin Kluesener and sophomore
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St. Xavier High School senior Eric Gruenbacher is one of the top returners for the Bombers this season. Clayton Cardinal, all of whom have state-meet experience under their soles. With such an abundance of young talent, La Salle is a safe bet to make it the state meet this year and next.
McAuley
The McAuley Mohawks, which finished fourth in the GGCL and seventh at districts in 2008, hope the addition of Ron Russo, who won four girls’ cross country state
championships at Colerain, will lead to bigger and better things in 2009 and beyond. Among the key returners are seniors Lizzie Helping and Emily Schoenlaub, juniors Jen Beck and Mallory Waters, and sophomore Sarah Pierce. “(Schoenlaub has shown a toughness about her that you can’t coach,” Russo said. “(And Waters) has probably come further (than anyone) in the shortest amount of time thus far.” Rising stars are sophomores Danielle Pfeifer and Cara Vordenberge and freshman Olivia Schaefer. “My expectations are very bright,” Russo said. “These kids have been great to work with all summer long. They want to win and want to win now. I’m excited to see just how far we can take this program this year and for years to come.”
Mount Healthy
The top returners for the Mount Healthy High School Fighting Owls boys’ cross country team are senior Aaron Ector, junior Sean Schuler and sophomores Kami Brown and Clive Lewis. No information on the girls’ team was available by press time.
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The girls’ team was runner-up in the GGCL Grey Central division
in 2008 and hopes to get over the hump with returning starters Emily Richmond and Cassie Lipp. The boys’ team finished third in the league last year, but returns a trio of talented starters – Sam Heister, Jon Mathis and Matt Wurtzler. Both teams finished fourth at the district meet to qualify for regionals. “We have a strong core group returning (on both teams) and expect good things from this group of runners,” head coach Jan Ryan said.
St. Xavier
The St. Xavier High School Bombers finished second to La Salle in the GCL in 2008 and placed 12th at the state meet. This year they will led by seniors Eric Gruenbacher, Gus Walter, Adam Hasse, Tyler Smith and John Redden.
Winton Woods
The Winton Woods High School girls’ team will rely on juniors Christina Ingle and Kareesha Springer. “They are working very hard and making great strides as the beginning of the year approaches,” said second-year head coach Adam Gergen. The boys’ team, meanwhile, will be led by junior standout Mike James, who enters his third year
Golf season ready to tee off By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
Local high school golfers are hitting the fairways this week. Here’s a look at area teams as they head into the 2009 season.
Finneytown
Jay Tilton led the Wildcats to a 10-6 record in his first year as head coach and hopes for similar success this season. He’ll rely on returning starters Drew Wurzelbacher, a senior, and Sam Sawyer, a sophomore. Freshman Matthew Sawyer also figures to make an impact. “(We’re) young, (but we’ll) get stronger as the season goes on,” Tilton said.
McAuley
The McAuley Mohawks, which return five starters from last year’s 12-9 team, are aiming for their 12th straight winning season.
They’ll be led by seniors Brittany Zins, Chelsea Myers and Anna Ball, as well as junior Lindsey Decher and sophomore Alisha Wellman. Newcomer Michelle Schmidt, a junior, also figures to be in the mix. Last year McAuley finished fourth in the GGCL, sixth at the Fairfield and Middletown Invitationals, third at sectionals and eighth at districts. “We will be competitive with most teams,” said Ernie Petri, who is entering his 13th year as head coach. “But we will have to improve considerably to beat the top teams in the city and to have a shot at making (districts) for a fourth straight year.”
Mount Healthy
The Mount Healthy girls’ team will be led by senior Brooke Shirley, a second-team AllFAVC performer in 2008. On the boys’ side, senior Brandon Okel, who earned first-team All-FAVC honors last year, will pace the Fighting Owls.
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The Roger Bacon Spartans will be led by juniors Alex Meyer and Brandon Davis.
St. Xavier
The St. Xavier Bombers won their third state title in school history in 2008 and are eyeing their fourth in 2009. They’ll be led by a group of seniors; among them are Joe Dahm, Patrick Ellis, Austin Estes, Joe Hayden, Alex Jones, Mark McLean, Steve Redden, Carl Schlotman, Peter Schmidt, Peter Schulcz, Colin Stelljes and Kevin Stewart. Junior Smith Brinker may also be in the mix.
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SIDELINES Baseball tryouts
The 2010 Cincy Flames 8U select baseball tryouts are scheduled for 4:30-6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15; and 6-7:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 23. Both tryouts will be at Southwest Ohio Baseball Academy & Training, 9230 Port Union Rialto Road, West Chester. Contact Brian Giesting, 535-1648. Players can’t turn 9 before May 1, 2010.
Fall soccer sign-ups
Fall soccer at the Olympian Club is looking for boys and girls ages 4-7 and ages 12-15 to join teams. Prices between $30 and $45. Call Kim Hacker 245-0935.
Baseball tryouts
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. 15 and 16, at Panel Barn Field. Call 515-2173.
Mustangs wanted
The top returner for the Winton Woods Warriors is senior Jason Koeninger, who was a second-team All-FAVC performer in 2008.
Cincinnati Mustangs of the Southwest Ohio League will have baseball tryouts at the Northside Knights of Columbus fields, 3144 Blue Rock Road in Colerain Township. Tryouts will be 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 8, for 13U. For players for 18U team, call to schedule a tryout. E-mail player information and questions to coachjd@cincirr.com.
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Reds win tournament
The Corpus Christi Reds recently celebrated winning the 2009 Greater Cincinnati Knothole North Regional Tournament Class C Jr by beating the Wilmington Canes in a double header 12-1 and 8-0, with this win they will represent the North Region in the upcoming 2009 Knothole City Final Tournament Class C Jr. Front row, from left, are: Cameron Liford, Trinidad Selvie, Houston Penny, Joey Brinkman, and Brandon Mueller; second row, Rob Rachel, Cameron Boland, Brandon Shelton, Andrew Reenan, Jake Fishburn and DJ Martin; third row, coaches, Shawn Mueller, Eric Shelton (HC) and Joe Brinkman.
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Girls rock
The G-Rock U12 team celebrates winning 3v3 Live local championship at VOA. The squad went undefeated posting a 6-0-0 record to win the local 3v3 Live event. The U12 girl’s age group featured a strong field of 16 teams. Team members include, from left, Bre Maggard, Dani Meyer, Jill Vetere of Forest Park, Grace Fickling of West Chester and Mia Schreibeis of West Chester.
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Liberty Township resident Claire Davis, 5, gets her face painted during the Concert on the Green festivities in Forest Park
The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra dazzled the crowd during the annual Concert on the Green in Forest Park, but did so without Erich Kunzel, who was unable to attend. Steven Reineke, who is the Cincinnati Pops associate conductor, led the orchestra.
Concert brings family-friendly fun The 20th annual Concert on the Green in Forest Park didn’t deviate from past shows – with the exception of a different conductor – and that’s just how attendees want it. The event offered refreshments, entertainment from magician Matthew Brian Taylor, a showcase from the Forest Park Fire Department and of course, a free performance from the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Attendees packed the Union Central lawn, bringing lawn chairs and their own refreshments with them. The orchestra performed without Erich Kunzel, who missed the show due to weather-related travel delays. He was replaced by Steven Reineke, who is the Cincinnati Pops associate conductor.
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For the 20th year, Concert on the Green brought hundreds of residents from several communities to the lawn of Union Central in Forest Park.
Erin Fish chats on the phone while her son, Sammy Waspe, 2, takes a ride on her shoulders. The pair were attending the 20th annual Concert on the Green in Forest Park July 31
Forest Park firefighter Kris Nadaud explains the responsibilities of firefighters while showing off one of the department’s trucks to Allison and Jacob Ackermann of Colerain Township. The demonstration was during the 20th annual Concert on the Green in Forest Park July 31.
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Magician Matthew Brian Taylor watches in amazement as his “assistant,” Mount Healthy resident Richard Lowenburg, 13, performs a trick for a crowd of children. The two were performing before the 20th annual Concert on the Green in Forest Park
Fairfield resident Rebekah Durham, 13, tosses a flying disc with her father prior to the start of the Concert on the Green July 31.
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Winton Woods High School graduate Justin Hisle, who served as concertmaster of the school orchestra, was one of five area students selected as a 2009 Arts All-Star by the Cincinnati Enquirer. Hisle was the only instrumental performer to be selected. He is a member of the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra and plays in a new ensemble with the Cincinnati Symphony called the Nouveau Chamber Players. Hisle also was the first violinist from the Winton Woods City School District to win a spot in the All-State Orchestra and won a scholarship to the Sphinx Performance Academy in Boston last summer. He will study violin performance and political science at the University of Akron in the fall.
“Truthfully, I don’t care. But it does make me think again, as I have so many times in my life, about why people tend to elevate certain people to virtual sainthood based solely on athletic ability (which is usually something an individual inherits from his/her genetic makeup) or popularity as an entertainer. “In my life, I have known so many wonderful people who have given so much to others in terms of their time and talent, and have remained unknown and unrecognized. “For example, there is a young couple in our parish who have adopted a number of children, assuming lifetime responsibility for their care and development. The couple are white, and the children are black and mixed race. “These people are far more worthy of recognition and attention than any Pete Rose or Michael Jackson.” Bill B.
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Last week’s quesiton: Should Major League Baseball reinstate Pete Rose? Why or why not?
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It thrives during summer. You can barely see it coming, but at its worst it has been known to kill. It is particularly dangerous for children, the elderly and people with respiratory problems, but it does not discriminate – affecting every person it comes into contact with. What is this silent pollutant? Smog. The word itself comes from a combination of smoke and fog, two things that have a similar look to smog’s hazy appearance. However, the white vapor that makes up smog is actually a form of air pollution. “Smog is a very serious issue in our region, negatively affecting the health of our residents and the environment we live in,” said Steve Pendery, president of the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) and Campbell County executive judge. “It’s a concern that should be on the minds of everyone in the area - especially during this time of year.” Smog can be caused by a variety of chemical reactions, but in the Greater Cincinnati area the main component is ground-level ozone. This type of ozone is the very same gas that is found miles above earth’s surface in the ozone layer, but when ozone is close to the ground it is labeled as ground-
level ozone or “bad” ozone. Smog and ground-level ozone are both created when heat and sunlight react with vehicular and Emily industrial emisFeldman sions, causing Community d a n g e r o u s effects on peoPress guest ple’s health and columnist the environment. Smog affects the lungs’ working capacity, making it harder to breath. It can cause shortness of breath, pain, wheezing and coughing as well as nose and eye irritation. Inhaling smog can create longer-lasting health problems, such as, chronic inflammation of lung tissue, increased respiratory symptoms, heart attacks, lung disease and chronic bronchitis. Throughout the year, air pollution levels are monitored. When there are high levels of emissions in the presence of sunlight or high temperatures, a smog alert is issued to warn individuals of the pollution. Local media outlets announce when a smog alert is in effect - but smog alert information can also be found by calling 1-
800-621-SMOG. Residents can also sign up to receive an e-mail or fax alert by calling the number. Smog is particularly harmful for children, the elderly and people with asthma or respiratory problems because their lungs are more sensitive to air pollution. It is recommended that these groups limit outdoor activity during smog alerts. There are also a variety of ways to reduce individual air pollution. “By staying informed and making simple adjustments to our daily routine, we can all help reduce this harmful form of pollution,” said OKI Executive Director Mark Policinski. “Keeping track of smog alerts helps us know when those adjustments are crucial.” Some of these adjustments include walking, riding a bike or carpooling to reduce vehicle emissions and filling up vehicles and using gasoline powered lawn equipment after 8 p.m. More information about smog and tips to reduce air pollution can be found at www.DoYourShare.org or by calling 1-800621-SMOG. Emily Feldman is the Ohio-KentuckyIndiana Regional Council of Governments clean air assistant.
OFFICIALS Here is a list of addresses for your public officials:
Ohio Senate
• 8th District – Bill Seitz (R). In Cincinnati, call 357-9332, In Columbus, write to: Senate Building, Room No. 143, First Floor, Columbus, Ohio. 43215; or call 614-466-8068; e-mail: SD08@senate.state.oh.us.
• 9th District – Eric Kearney (D). In Columbus, write to Senate Building, Room 057, Ground Floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43215 or call 614-466-5980; e-mail Senatorkearney@maild.sen.state.oh.us
Ohio House of Representatives
• 28th District – Connie Pillich (D), In Columbus, write 77 S. High St., 11th Floor, Columbus, OH., 43215-6111 or call 614-466-8120; fax 614-719-3582.
E-mail: district28@ohr.state.oh.us • 29th District – Louis Blessing (R), can be reached in Cincinnati at 3672 Springdale Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45251, or call 513-385-1234. In Columbus, write him at the Ohio House of Representatives, 77 S. High St., 14th Floor, Columbus, OH., 43215-6111 or call him at 614-466-9091; fax: 614-719-3583.
The crossroad to serfdom is here, with an unclear path to follow Our future and that of our children is at a crossroad. One road leads to financial and virtual slavery. As with many choices, the path we choose may not seem clear at first. It may even seem deceiving. The public must probe these roads carefully before making a choice. Those who choose the brightly lit path may not be aware of the cheese in the mouse trap or the hook holding the attractive worm. Such is the nature of easy choices and deceptive practices. As we stand at this crossroad, we should consider that after the dark night comes the dawn. Recessions are the natural method of rewarding efficiency and punishing waste. The recent government raid into the private sector will only prolong the economic distress by promoting waste. You
can only fool the public for a little while. Consider for a moment that you are in financial distress. If you are given a handout, you will handle Edward Levy it carefully. You only spend Community will what you must Press guest have to survive. columnist Few, if any jobs will be created. Hard times will linger. Now that the government has set aside the Constitution to insert itself into the management of banks, auto manufacturers and perhaps soon, the management of hospitals and our health system, it is wise to take warning. Frederic Bastiat said, “It is
Those who choose the brightly lit path may not be aware of the cheese in the mouse trap or the hook holding the attractive worm. impossible to introduce into society a greater change and a greater evil than this: the conversion of the law into an instrument of plunder.” This is exactly what is happening. Secured creditors have been plundered for political gain. Ultimately taxes or inflation or both will be used to settle the potential future lawsuits. Taxation is the enemy of job creation and prosperity. When taxes are levied on businesses,
they are added to the price. Eventually, even the poorest pay these taxes. Even worse, foreign businesses that operate in a more efficient economy will export their products here. Workers will lose their jobs. Trade barriers don’t fix this, they only encourage higher prices and retaliation. The losers are the working poor. Bernard Berenson said, “Governments last as long as the under taxed can defend themselves against the overtaxed.” The reality is that the overtaxed protect their wealth by moving to lower tax areas. This leaves the poor with greater problems and the government with greater opposition. In the end, the government fails. With that failure comes the potential for massive civil disorder. Perhaps there is a lesson in this. Some of the political pundits have
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suggested that Congress be subjected to the same rules that they are imposing on business. When they run a huge deficit for two years, they should have their salaries reduced. When they run a deficit for three years, they should be expelled from office. I think a lottery system would be the best process. The percent expelled would match the percent of the most recent deficit. Being a lottery, both parties would be subject to losing seats. This would encourage, no, force bipartisanship for the good of the country. Thank you Friederich Hayek, who wrote “The Road To Serfdom.” Edward Levy is a longtime resident of Montgomery and a former college instructor.
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Jack Abel celebrates his 94th birthday with Shriners Hospitals for Children staff.
Volunteer not stopping at age 94 Being 94 years old doesn’t mean that Jack Abel slows down at all. In fact, he’s kept his volunteer commitment to Shriners Hospitals for Children for more than 20 years and has no intention of stopping. “I really enjoy working with the people here at the hospital,” states Abel, who has been a member of Syrian Shriners for more than 45 years and a volunteer at the hospital since 1991. “It keeps me young and active. I never miss a day!” As a volunteer, Abel rides with a hospital driver, helping to bring children to the hospital for outpatient treatment and admissions and volunteers in the outpatient clinic, placing identification labels on medical charts. “I became interested in volunteering at the hospital when my cousin began volunteering there and told me how much he got out of it,”
Abel said. “My favorite part about volunteering at Shriners Hospital is getting to see the children and working along side the friendly staff. I believe my cousin was right; it is a very rewarding place to volunteer.” The staff at Shriners hospital truly enjoys working with Abel and appreciates his help. “Jack is dedicated and loves being around the staff and the patients,” says Cindy Foote, R.N., a nurse in the outpatient clinic. “He is willing to help us out in anyway that he can.” Abel recently celebrated his 94th birthday with the staff at the hospital. The clinic staff threw him a birthday celebration complete with cake, balloons and a lot of candles. If you know of someone who would be a Catch A star, e-mail their story to memral@ communitypress.com.
THINGS TO DO Forest charge
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. For more information, call race coordinator Kelly Weissmann at 513-347-3255 or email coprdog@fuse.net.
Wine and a movie
Mount Healthy is planning a fun evening in the park for adults with a wine, cheese and movie at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. The Russell Crowe film “A Good Year,” was an appropriate choice since his character inherits a winery. The city will provide the
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cheeses and snacks, but those attending must bring their own wine and be 21 years and older to get in on the fun. For more information call the city at 931-8840.
How do you want that?
American Legion Post 530 will have a steak dinner from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at 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. For more info, contact Debbie Raines at 825-3099 or Mary Lou at 825-7986.
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District gets ‘extreme’ boost from P&G staff By Heidi Fallon
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Adjectives may have been in short supply, but enthusiastic workers weren’t. For one day, 150 Procter & Gamble Co. volunteers descended on Whitaker Elementary School tackling a myriad of jobs. “I don’t have enough adjectives to describe how awesome this is,” said Shawn Maus, Finneytown Local School District, communications director. “I’ve been calling it a double X extreme make over.” Mike Loyson, a P & G brand manager, said this is the third year for the school project. “It’s in keeping with our mission of touching lives and improving life,” Loyson said. Whitaker was selected for this year’s project, he said, because its being converted from a grade five and six school to house grades three to six this fall. Finneytown Superintendent Randy Parson said the district will save an estimated $350,000 a year with the new grade configuration. Les Tacy, district facilities and operations manager, said the project is providing the district with significant improvements Finneytown just can’t afford to do. “I’ve been in education for 29 years and I have to say this is the apex experience of my career,” Tacy said. “This is truly phenomenal.” That sentiment was echoed by Mike Morgan, Finneytown maintenance leader, who said he was practically speechless looking at all the work being done. “P & G is proving again what a great corporate community partner it is,” Morgan said. “This is just too awesome for words.” Northminster Presbyterian Church members helped jump start the project by assisting the district in moving previously stored items from Whitaker to the Cottonwood
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Kathleen Judkins and Heather LaMarca scrape off Rob Reinerman and Jacques Hagopian hoist a potted plant to make way for improvements to the Whitaker the paint in a boys’ bathroom. What they described Elementary School courtyard. This team of Procter & Gamble volunteers worked to enhance a project completed last spring by a Finneytown High School Eagle Scout. as “gangrene green” was about to become blue.
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About 85 of these circa 1930s ceramic tiles were HEIDI FALLON/STAFF unearthed during preparation for the Procter & Rodney Williams gets another roller of paint as Procter & Gamble volunteers spruce up what had Gamble blitz at Whitaker Elementary School. The been a room for storage and now will be classrooms district will try and track down the history of the tiles and will reuse them in the school’s new art in the basement of Whitaker Elementary School. department area.
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Paul O’Connor rolls on a fresh coat of paint on walls that date back to the original 1930s Whitaker Elementary School foundation. School site. “They deserve our gratitude along with district staff for making this entire project successful,” Tacy said. “It’s been an amazing experience.” During their eight-hour stint, P & G volunteers created several murals on walls, painted just about every room, replaced carpet, completed an enhanced courtyard and even left gift packages for teachers with paper towels, tissues and cleaning supplies. “The staff is going to be thrilled,” said Stephanie Kessling, who will be Whitaker’s new principal when school opens Aug. 26. “They knew about the project but had no idea, nor did I, the scope
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Gwen Hoeting needed a scaffold to reach the area she was taping and about to paint. of it all.” Maus said he was particularly impressed not only with the precision-like organization of the project, but also the way volunteers were “reusing, recycling and reinstalling pride in the community.”
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, A U G . 1 3
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.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Acoustic Jam/Open Mic Night, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Poor Michael’s, 11938 Hamilton Ave., 825-9958. Colerain Township.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
Bob Cushing, 9 p.m., The Neighbors Bar, 3269 North Bend Road, 481-8400. White Oak.
MUSIC - BLUES
Saturday Nite Blues, 6:30-10 p.m., Pit to Plate BBQ, 8021 Hamilton Ave., 931-9100. Mount Healthy.
NATURE
Concert on the Patio, 6:30 p.m., Mount Healthy Christian Home, 8097 Hamilton Ave., Featuring Laura Hazelbaker and the BuckeyeRoos. Bring seating. Refreshments available. Free. 931-5000. Mount Healthy.
Summer Woods, 10 a.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Explore the Warren Wells Preserve, a state-dedicated nature preserve. Search for flowers, plants, birds and other wildlife. Strenuous, off-trail hike on uneven ground. Register online by Aug. 13. Free, parking permit required. Registration required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.
PUBLIC HOURS
PUBLIC HOURS
MUSIC - CONCERTS
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. F R I D A Y, A U G . 1 4
HEALTH / WELLNESS
What Good Are Allergies?, 2 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Winton Centre. Learn the basics on allergies including food allergies and reactions to venom of stinging insects such as wasps and bees. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.
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. Cincy Lil’ Kickers Open House, Noon-2 p.m., Tri-County Soccerplex, 530 Northland Blvd., Child development program for ages 18 months-9 years. Meet coaches and play games. Free. Presented by Cincy Lil’ Kickers. 825-1902; www.cincylilkickers.com. Forest Park. Forest Park Charge 5K Run and Walk, 8:30 a.m., Forest Park Senior Center, 11555 Winton Road, USA Track & Field-certified course. Refreshments served. $10 adults, $13 race day; $7 high school students, $8 race day; $9 T-shirts, $10 race day. Registration required. Presented by City of Forest Park. 347-3255; www.racedmc.com. Forest Park. S U N D A Y, A U G . 1 6 Lakeridge Funfest, 1-5 p.m., Lakeridge Hall, 7210 Pippin Road, Music by DJ Larry Robers. Photos, soda, beer, snacks and door prizes. Ages 50 and up. $10. Reservations accepted. 521-1112; www.lakeridgehall.com. Groesbeck.
Kings of Tragedy, 6 p.m., Covenant Church, 7630 View Place Drive, Front lawn. Barbecue and fellowship 5 p.m. With hip hop music by MC Till and Wonder Brown. All ages. Free, donations accepted. 262-0775; covenantshows.blogspot.com. Finneytown.
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. S A T U R D A Y, A U G . 1 5
AUDITIONS
Handbell Ringer Auditions, 1 p.m., Greenhills Community Church Presbyterian, 21 Cromwell Road, Advanced ringers for professional handbell ensemble. Free. Registration required by Aug. 1. Presented by Queen City Bronze. 859-653-6561; www.queencitybronze.org. Greenhills.
COMMUNITY DANCE
Dance Cincinnati, 8:30-11 p.m., Holy TrinitySt. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 7000 Winton Road, Ballroom, swing, hustle and Latin dancing. All ages, all levels. Singles or couples. Dance lessons 7:30-8:30 p.m. Music by DJ. $12, $8 members, $3 students. Presented by DanceCincinnati. 5910030; www.dancecincinnati.org. Springfield Township.
Kayak Quick Start Program, Noon-3 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Adventure Outpost. Lessons on basics in technique and maneuverability. All equipment provided. Program required for Little Miami River Kayak Trips. $25, $20 ages 6-18. Registration required, available online. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township. M O N D A Y, A U G . 1 7
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. FILE PHOTO
The annual Goodtimers Freedom Ride kicks off at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Charles R. Gailey Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7340, 8326 Brownsway Lane. Registration begins at 9 a.m. After the ride, enjoy a party beginning at 2:30 p.m. with food, beer, door and cash prizes, and music by Sonny Moorman, Bob Cushing, Dangerous Jim and the Slims, and Crash Landing. The cost is $15 for riders, $5 for passengers or $5 for the party only. All proceeds benefit the Goodtimers Foundation. For more information, visit www.goodtimersfreedomride.com. Dennis McMullen and Linda Black are pictured getting ready to ride during a previous Goodtimers Freedom Ride 2007.
RECREATION
COMMUNITY DANCE
MUSIC - RELIGIOUS
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MUSIC - JAZZ
Sunday Jazz Brunch, Noon, Cincinnati Grill, 4 Endicott St., Wayne Yeager/Pam Mallory 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
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.
RECREATION
Goodtimers Freedom Ride, 11 a.m., VFW Post 7340 Charles R. Gailey, 8326 Brownsway Lane, Registration 9 a.m. Party at 2:30 p.m. Food, beer, door prizes and cash prizes. Music by Sonny Moorman, Bob Cushing, Dangerous Jim and the Slims, and Crash Landing. Benefits Goodtimers Foundation. $15 rider, $5 passenger, $5 party only. Registration required. Presented by Goodtimers Foundation. www.goodtimersfreedomride.com. Colerain Township. Open Horse Show Series, 8 a.m., Winton Woods Riding Center, 10073 Daly Road, Riders of different skill levels compete in various class competitions. Concessions available. $9, $8 advance for competitors, free spectators; vehicle permit required. Registration required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 931-3057; www.greatparks.org. 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. 21. Includes field trips, transportation, fun learning activities and meals. Ages 10 and under. $155 per week. Registration required. 674-2323; www.agapechildrenscenter.org. Forest Park. Agape Children’s Center Pre-School Summer Camp, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Dayspring Church of God, 1060 Smiley Ave., Daily through Aug. 21. 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 YMCA Preschool Camp: Pee Wee Swim Camp, 9 a.m.-noon, YMCA - Powel Crosley Jr. Branch, 9601 Winton Road, Daily through Aug. 21. Ages 36. $102, $75 members. Registration required. 521-7112. Springfield Township.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Crohn’s & Colitis Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, For those with Crohn’s Diseases, colitis, IBS and their family members. Includes presentations and discussion. Free baby-sitting with advance notice. Registration required. 9315777. Finneytown.
VFW Post 7340 Social Club, 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 7340 Charles R. Gailey, 8326 Brownsway Lane, 521-7340. Colerain Township. Wormburners, 8-10 a.m., The Mill Course, 1515 W. Sharon Road, Senior men golfers, ages 55 and up. Golf and picnics. New members welcome. $25. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 923-3808. Springfield Township.
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.
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.
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.
Rock and Fossil Swap and Learn, 1-3 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Winton Centre. Bring rocks and fossils to swap. All ages. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; 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.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Only Children Support Group, 2-3:30 p.m., College Hill Branch Library, 1400 W. North Bend Road. For senior citizens who were only children to reflect on childhood experiences and the reality of the senior years. Led by licensed social worker Annette Mundon. coya@fuse.net. College Hill.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
CIVIC
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
NATURE
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T U E S D A Y, A U G . 1 8 Council Meetings, 7 p.m., Greenhills Municipal Building, 11000 Winton Road, Council work session. Presented by Village of Greenhills. 825-2100. Greenhills.
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RECREATION
Outdoor Archery, 6 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Registration required online by Aug. 16. Tips, tricks, information on compound bow and target practice. Ages 8 and up. Adult must accompany ages 17 and under. $15. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.
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. Alzheimer’s/Dementia Family Support, 6:30 p.m., Twin Towers, 5343 Hamilton Ave., For family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Free. Presented by Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati. 853-2767. College Hill.
LITERARY - STORY TIMES
Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Winton Centre. Learn how animals beat the heat. Includes hike. Ages 3-5. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; 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. F R I D A Y, A U G . 2 1
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.
VFW Post 7340 Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 7340 Charles R. Gailey, 8326 Brownsway Lane, 521-7340. Colerain Township.
DANCE CLASSES
Royal Rounds - Advanced Workshop, 1 p.m., Greenhills Community Church Presbyterian, 929-2427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Greenhills.
FARMERS MARKET
Farm Market of College Hill, 3-7 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, 542-0007; www.collegehillfarmmarket.org. College Hill.
FILMS
Family Movie Night, Dusk, Highview Christian Church, 2651 Adams Road. Family-friendly movies shown on church lawn. Free refreshments prior to movie. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. 825-9323. Mount Healthy.
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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 PROVIDED
Venus Williams is just one tennis champion scheduled to compete at Western and Southern Group Masters and Women’s Open, held through Aug. 23, at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. Women compete through Aug. 16 and men from Aug. 17-23. For tickets, visit www.cincytennis.com or call 800-745-3000.
Greenhills Concert on the Commons, 7-9 p.m., Greenhills Village Commons, Winton and Farragut roads, Presented by Village of Greenhills. 851-2856. Greenhills.
PROVIDED
Kings Island will host seventh-generation member of the Wallenda family of daredevils, Nik Wallenda, pictured, for a high-wire walk at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. The cable is the diameter of a nickel, suspended 262 feet in the air and runs from the park’s entrance to the Eiffel Tower or 800 feet . Wallenda will walk the high wire without a net or harness. The event is free with park admission. Visit www.visitkingsisland.com. See video of his record-breaking walk at http://tinyurl.com/muh6bn.
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The emerging spirituality of imperfection Trying to be perfect in anything is a huge mistake. That’s because we’re human. It’s doubly so when it comes to the spiritual part of being human. It’s said the first prayer of a human is a cry for help. “O God, come to my assistance, O Lord make haste to help me,� (Psalm 70) begins a monastic’s prayer. Bill Wilson, founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, never did “get religion,� but he did become a spiritual man. Through the pain of his life experience he came to realize that unless he made connection with a power greater than himself, he was lost. He was convinced that “We must find some spiritual basis for living, else we die.� Some people think being spiritual means becoming perfect. Not at all. Throughout the centuries
there has gradually emerged a spirituality of imperfection. A spirituality of imperfection says that the first step involves facing Father Lou oneself squarely Guntzelman and seeing ourPerspectives selves as we are: mixed-up, incomplete, and imperfect. To be human is to be errorprone. We are more than the beasts, less than God, yet somehow we are both. Authors Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham write, “Spirituality helps us first to see, and then to understand, and eventually to accept the imperfection that lies at the very core of our human be-
ing.� Spirituality is not a formula to follow; it is a relationship with God. Spirituality is not about competency; it is about intimacy. Spirituality is not about perfection and doing everything right; it’s about connection. In “Messy Spirituality� Michael Yaconelli states, “The way of the spiritual life begins where we are now in the mess of our lives. Accepting the reality of our broken, flawed lives is the beginning of spirituality, not because the spiritual life will remove our flaws but because we let go of seeking perfection and, instead, seek God, the one who is present in the tangledness of our lives.� A more terse description of our flawed nature is contained in O’Neill’s play “The Great God Brown,� “Man is born broken. He
lives by mending. The grace of God is the glue.� Hopefully along the way we become more humble, loving and compassionate. The steps along the way are not ascending some recognizable glorious staircase called ego, but learning to live the ordinariness of our everyday lives. “Don’t fuss too much about yourself, or fight the truth, just accept yourself and grow,� said an old spiritual director. As Henri Nouwen wrote in his “Genesee Diary,� “He who thinks that he is finished is finished. Those who think they have arrived, have lost their way. Those who think they have reached their goal, have missed it. Those who think they are saints, are demons.� The secular world does not encourage people to acknowledge
the spiritual aspect of our nature. Rather it rages against religious systems which they believe deprive us of our desires and physical vitality. David Tacey says of the secularist, “When religion is rejected, it does not mean that the spirit and soul go away or disappear. They are simply repressed into the unconscious where they become factors of disturbance and causes of psychic suffering.� Imperfection is the crack in our armor, the wound that lets God in. 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.
Local lenders best when mortgage issues arise back to m e , � P e a c h says. A letter from the bank said Peach had defaulted Howard Ain on her Hey Howard! mortgage because she owes about $570. But, she says, she has regularly sent in her payment via Western Union. Unfortunately, when she does that all she has is a record of sending the money and no receipt showing the bank actually received it.
Despite federal efforts to get mortgage lenders to do more to help homeowners remain in the homes, the number of foreclosures continues to increase. More than 200,000 trial loan modifications are now underway, but the government wants double that amount by November. Robin Peach of Burlington is one of those homeowners who have had trouble with her mortgage for the past two years. “I’ve had problems with them in the past, and I started paying them with Quick Collect from Western Union. But, back in March the bank sent two of my payments
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any answers. She hired an attorney in December but says that hasn’t helped. I had Peach call her bank directly and I got on the line to try to figure out what’s going on. Peach says, “I’m very frustrated. It’s just that I’m very busy at work and I don’t have time to deal with this. But, I have to have a place to live.� Unfortunately, Peach is dealing with an out-of-state lender so she can’t just go over and talk with a manager. Bank officials I talked with on the phone tell me they don’t want her house and would rather she be out of foreclosure. They told me the bank
did receive her payments for November and December but just hadn’t applied them to her account. Yet, they applied the January payment before putting her into active foreclosure. I explained how she now has thousands of dollars in payments she can send and bank officials said they will have someone from their repayment team contact her. Officials say that team should finally be able to get all this confusion resolved – and expressed confidence she could get out foreclosure. Once she gets out of foreclosure Peach says she plans to contact a local sav-
ings and loan to see if she can refinance. I’ve found it’s always best to have your loan serviced by a local bank or savings and loan because, if there’s ever any problem, you have someone you can talk with face-to-face rather than trying to deal with many different people over the phone. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.
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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
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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.
Wild Wings, 175 River’s Edge Drive, Milford. 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 others 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 3516616 or e-mail kparker@fuse.net. 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.
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Hanging bells
BRIEFLY Senior levy
North College Hill voters will decide a 0.50-mill levy on the November ballot that will generate $72,111 for the senior center. The levy would cost the owner of a home with a market value of $100,000 and estimated $14.84 a year. The levy would be for five years and help maintain programs for seniors. North College Hill City Council took final action to put the levy on the ballot at its Aug. 3 meeting.
Back to class
North College Hill and West College Hill churches and the West College Hill Neighborhood Services Center have joined together for a Back-to-School program at Crutchfield Park on Simpson Avenue. It will be from Sunday, Aug. 16, starting with a combined church service from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The service will be followed by a picnic, games and activities for children and adults. Free school supplies will be distributed. Everyone welcome.
Carnival at mall
The world’s largest traveling amusement park is coming to Cincinnati Mall this weekend. Straight from the Ohio State Fair, the carnival features midway food, games and popular rides including the tallest portable Ferris wheel in the world. Amusements of America brings its traveling amusement park to Cincinnati Mall Wednesday, Aug. 12 through Sunday, Aug. 16. From Wednesday to Friday, the carnival is open from 4 to 11 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 17, it’s open from noon to midnight and on Sunday, Aug. 18, it’s open from noon to 11 p.m. For additional information about Cincinnati Mall, its stores and events, please contact www.cincinnati-mall.com.
payers approximately $304,805. Employee benefit levels will essentially remain the same.
School tools
College Hill church congregations are collection school supplies to give to neighborhood children. Items including pencils, rulers, spiral notebooks, glue, crayons, folders, book bags and dictionaries are needed. Supplies can be dropped off at College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave., by Aug. 16. Other churches involved in the project include St. Clare and Evangelical Community Church. Call 541-5675, ext. 167.
Free concert
Mount Healthy Christian Home, 8097 Hamilton Ave., will offer its last free concert of the summer on Thursday, Aug. 13. The “Concert on the Patio,� which features Laura Hazelbaker & the BuckeyeRoos, begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 513-931-5000.
About this column
This column is a public service of Advantage Debt Management of America, a non-profit agency based in Cincinnati since 1934. ADMA offers credit counseling face-to-face or by telephone in Beechmont, Finneytown, Florence, Sharonville and Western Hills. Consultations are free. To learn more, call 513-542-HELP (4357) or visit www.helpwithbills.org. To submit a question for this column, email mcalder@helpwithbills.org.
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Even though I make decent money, I can’t seem to get ahead. Why is saving so difficult? The primary reason people fail to save is that it is so easy to spend. Indeed, you have hundreds of opportunities every day. To become a saver – and build financial security – you must make it a priority. Ideally, you would save 10 percent of your income for later needs. If that seems impossible, start with any amount, but pay yourself first. Another reason it’s tough to save is that saving alone seems abstract. It’s much easier to earmark funds if you can envision what the money will
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Glendale Place resident still spry after all these years Grit, spunk, fortitude, pluck, tenacity, mettle – choose any description, but you will never get the full effect of her character until you actually meet the indomitable Mrs. Fannie Whiteside. She celebrated her 104th birthday July 17 at Glendale Place Care Center where family members, residents and staff ate delicious cake and viewed a CD of her life, produced when she was 100. During her long life, Mrs. Whiteside successfully navigated both blessings and sorrow. She is the last alive out of 13 siblings. Life began in Marvell, a small Arkansas town. Most Americans were born at home then, earned low wages and died before the
age of 50. She lived most of her life in Hamilton, moving there in the 1920s. Married to Evelyn L u t h e r Perkins W h i t e s i d e more Community for than 60 Press years, she columnist a l w a y s worked as a domestic as well as a homemaker, babysitting grandchildren and children of friends. She was constantly busy working at something. Her daughter, Joyce Dorsey, says they lived out of their garden that Mrs. Whiteside tended. In the 1970s, the couple
moved to the Forest Park home of their son, Larry Whiteside, a well-known athlete. When her husband and Larry died, she lived alone in the house until she was 100. Mrs. Whiteside initially moved to an assisted living facility, before coming to Glendale Place, where she has resided since 2007. Affectionately called Grandma by the staff, she was on her feet until a couple of months ago, when she stopped using her walker to get around. Now she is content with a wheelchair. Spry and alert, Mrs. Whiteside participates in all the activities, never meets a stranger and always looks like a fashion plate. Her marvelous complexion and
attitude make her seem 30 years younger than she is. At her party, I heard a visitor remark, “That lady is 104? Look at her, look at her! I can’t believe she’s 104!� Both she and her husband valued education, saving and independence. They bought and paid for their house, and put all four of their children through college. With little education, they still knew how to budget effectively. They even went back to school at the community center in Hamilton to learn the new math. Until very recently, Mrs. Whiteside could still calculate numbers well. Her children remember her as a wonderful cook. There are five Whiteside
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Mrs. Fannie Whiteside enjoys her cake and guests at her 104th birthday party. generations living: eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. The love that abounded at the party illustrates that Mrs. Whiteside cultivated more than vegetables in her garden, and now she reaps
the bounty of the seeds she planted. Evelyn Perkins writes a regular column about people and events in the Tri-County Press area. Send items for her column to 10127 Chester Road, Woodlawn, 45215, or call her directly at 772-7379.
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senters Program, Tour Guide Program, Animal Handlers Program, CREW Education Program. Each area has its own schedule and requirements. Certified training is also required. Must be 18 or older and have a high school degree or GED diploma. For more information, call the zoo’s education department at 559-7752, or e-mail volunteereducator@cincinnatizoo.o
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rg, or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org. Grailville – needs volunteers for the garden in Loveland. Volunteer days are 9 a.m.-noon selected Saturdays through November. For a complete list visit www.grailville.org or call 6832340. Volunteers will work in the kitchen and herb gardens. No experience is needed, volunteers may participate once or for the entire season. Volunteers should bring gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, footwear that can get dirty and a snack if desired. Tools are provided.
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GRRAND – Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs takes in needy displaced, abandoned or unclaimed stray golden retrievers and places them in volunteer foster homes until adoptive families are found. Call 1-866-981-2251 and leave your name and phone. Visit www.ggrand.org. E-mail www.cincygrrand@yahoo.com. League For Animal Welfare – A no-kill shelter, needs volunteers 16 and older to help socialize cats and 18 and older to socialize and walk dogs. Other opportunities available. Call 735-2299, ext. 3. Save the Animals Foundation – Needs people 18 and older to staff its shelter for homeless cats and dogs. Call 378-0300 for cats and 588-6609 for dogs. Tri State County Animal Response Team (CART) – Is at 11216 Gideon Lane in Sycamore Township. Meetings are open to the public. Visit www.tristatecart.com. Call 702-8373.
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deners, come to share your expertise and enjoy the company of other gardeners while supporting the Granny’s Garden School program times: 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The school is located at the Loveland Primary and Elementary, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. E-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development – Volunteers are needed for Adult Basic and Literacy Education classes and English to Speakers of Other Language classes.There are numerous sites and times available for volunteering. Call 612-5830. Raymond Walters College – Needs volunteers to serve as tutors to skills enhancement students. The class meets from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Call 745-5691. Winton Woods City Schools – Wants to match community members who are interested in volunteering in the schools with the students. Volunteer opportunities at Winton Woods Primary North and South, middle school and high school. Volunteers who would have oneon-one contact with students outside of a classroom are required to have a background check. To volunteer, contact Gina Burnett at burnett.gina@wintonwoods.org or 619-2301. The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Black Achievers Program that inspires and encourages teens of color toward paths of success is looking for caring professionals who want to make a difference, and for young people who can benefit from positive adult role models. Part of a national YMCA initiative, the local program incorporates mentoring, career exploration and college readiness; and helps students develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options. Volunteers, many of whom are sponsored by area companies, share their own personal insight and encouragement. Contact Program Director Darlene Murphy at the Melrose YMCA, 961-3510 or visit www.myy.org.
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Simple Service seeks applicants, volunteers Simple Service Saturday, a service project partnership between Messiah Lutheran Church of Greenhills and Winton Woods City Schools, is looking for community members in need of help with household projects on Saturday, Sept. 19. “We are now in the stage of reaching out to the community and trying to find homes to serve,” said Steve Wilson, youth
“Someone from Messiah Lutheran Church will contact applicants to come to their home, check out the site, and decide if we can complete the project in the time allotted,” said Wilson. All projects that are started will be completed. The goal of Simple Service Saturday is to have at least 100 students, 20 adults and 20 work sites throughout Greenhills, For-
If you or someone you know is in need of help on their home, contact Wilson for an application at Messiah Lutheran at dce@messiahgrh.org or 825-4768. The group is looking for projects that involve painting, light carpentry, and yard work jobs. Applications will be assessed by the following criteria: need, time to finish project, and order in which they were received.
minister of Messiah Lutheran Church in Greenhills. “We will be painting, doing yard work and completing small projects. Our teams will come for five hours and work in crews of five teens and one adult to each house,” said Wilson. “There is no cost to participate. The cost for this project will be covered by our sponsors,” he said.
est Park and Springfield Township. If you’d like to help on Simple Service Saturday, contact Wilson at 825-4768 or dce@messiahgrh.org. If you’d like to make a donation for paint and supplies to the project, checks should be made out to Messiah Lutheran and sent to 10416 Bossi Lane, Greenhills, OH 45218.
Some things you just have to live with
“What is this yellow stuff growing in my mulch?” That slimy stuff is called “dog bark fungus” and really isn’t a fungus, but is a slime mold. When the weather is just right, this stuff shows up in the mulch, and can actually slime its way onto the tree trunks and up the side of the foundation. Again, a very natural occurrence, and there are no controls for it. Just fluff it up
and let it dry, or scoop it up and throw it away. “I have mushrooms popping up in my lawn. What can I do?” When mushrooms appear in the lawn or on the landscape beds, there’s really not a whole lot you can do. They are just a natural part of the decomposing process. So as any type of organic matter is breaking down in the soil, and the weather conditions are right, mushrooms can appear. Decaying roots from a tree, small twigs, grass blades, any organic debris in the soil, mulch, even soil amendments can result with a few mushrooms popping up. So what can you do to prevent them? Not a whole lot. Fungicidal sprays aren’t really recommended for control, and it would be almost impossible to remove the organic matter from the soil. (You actually want organic matter in your soil). If you pick them and throw them away, you may prevent some of the spores from spreading, but those spores are spread long distance in the winds, so that really doesn’t help much. The only reason I can see to collect them and throw them away is to keep them away from the kids and the
pets, as some mushrooms can be toxic. So when you see mushrooms, step on them, mow them, pick and throw away if you want. And if you’re a golfer, I say get out the clubs and practice your swings on the mushrooms. I mean, hey, they’re already teed up and ready to hit. “I have a limey green grass that grows faster than the other grass. I also see it in my landscape beds. What is it, and how do I get rid of it?” It’s called nutgrass and can be one of the toughest weeds to get rid of. Nutgrass, or sometimes called watergrass or nutsedge, isn’t really a grass – it’s a sedge – and a tough one to get rid of. It grows faster than grass, has the limey green color, and loves low poorly drained areas, although it will grow just
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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”
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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
FOREST CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 680 W Sharon Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240
513-825-3040
Traditional Service: 8:30 & 11:00am ConneXion Contemporary Service: 11:00am Sunday School: 9:30am
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Church By The Woods (USA) Sun Worship 10:00am Childcare Provided 3755 Cornell Rd 563-6447 www.ChurchByTheWoods.org ............................................
3682 West Fork Rd , west of North Bend Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Worhip 9:44am
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Taiwanese Ministry 769-0728
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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
2:00pm
EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday School Hour (for all ages) 9:15 - 10:15am Worship Service - 10:30 to 11:45am (Childcare provided for infants/ toddlers) Pastor: Rich Lanning Church: 2191 Struble Rd Office: 2192 Springdale Rd
542-9025
Visitors Welcome www.eccfellowship.org
PRESBYTERIAN
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
www.stpaulucccolerain.org
St Paul - North College Hill
Northwest Community Church 8745 Cheviot Rd, by Colerain HS 513-385-8973 Worship and Sunday School 10AM Handicap Accessible/Nursery Available
Salem White Oak Presbyterian
6997 Hamilton Ave 931-2205 Rev. Virginia Duffy, Interim Minister Lollie Kasulones, Minister for Program Evelyn Osterbrock, Minister for Children Sundays: Music & Announcement 9:45am Worship at 10:00am Sunday School and Child Care Nurtured And Fellowship Groups For All Ages www.stpaulnch.org
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5869 Renee Court, July 17. 5900 Hamilton Ave., July 22. 5900 Salvia Ave., July 23. 6060 Hamilton Ave., July 22. 6524 Meadowvista Court, July 17. 8228 Fourworlds Drive, July 23.
Arrest/citations
Antwon Denson, born 1987, breaking and entering, 5531 Hamilton Ave., July 27. Delfon Blair, born 1987, telecommunication harassment and possession of open flask, 5940 Hamilton Ave., July 15. Demetrius McCollum, born 1990, obstruction of official business and criminal trespass, 1052 Springbrook Drive, July 26. Diondre Griffin, born 1989, disorderly conduct, 1632 Linden Drive, July 27. Lisa Ann Grove, born 1971, criminal damaging or endangerment, 6090 Capri Drive, Aug. 1. Pierre Owens, born 1980, unlawful use of motor vehicle joyriding and 1153 Homeside Ave., Aug. 1. Rodney K. Watkins, born 1967, possession of open flask, 5803 Hamilton Ave., July 21. Steven Sheilds, born 1989, aggravated robbery, 6150 Tahiti Drive, July 20. Markus Williams, born 1989, criminal trespass, 6026 Lantana Ave., July 27. Percy McCalley, born 1960, assault, 1673 Cedar Ave., July 31. Harold Allen, born 1987, disorderly conduct, 5655 Hamilton Ave., Aug. 2. Deshawn Morgan, born 1989, excessive sound in motor vehicle, 6350 Hamilton Ave., July 25. Kenissa Boyle, born 1973, pass check with no or insufficient funds, 5815 Lathrop Place, July 18. Ralph Sterling Beach, born 1955, aggravated menacing, possession of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, 6331 Meis Ave., July 29. Darren Nixson, born 1989, disorderly conduct, 6090 Capri Drive, Aug. 1. Jerald D. Louis, born 1976, possession of drugs, 5800 Hamilton Ave., July 30. Lionel H. Brown, born 1978, excessive sound in motor vehicle, 5900
Unauthorized use of motor vehicle 6029 Tahiti Drive, July 21.
Belmont Ave., July 25. Velton John Battle, born 1963, excessive sound in motor vehicle, 1607 Llanfair Ave., July 26. Brittny R, Thompson, born 1985, domestic violence, 4930 Hawaiian Terrace, July 22. Bryant Franklin, born 1987, possession of drugs and drug abuse, 5368 Bahama Terrace, July 24. Jamel Trice, born 1982, drug abuse and tampering with evidence, 5606 Vogel Road, July 24. Lorenco B. Whitfield, born 1966, felonious assault, 2524 Kipling Ave., July 21. Mervin Taylor, born 1991, burglary, 2457 Timbercroft Court, July 28. Tony Walls, born 1987, possession of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, 5368 Bahama Terrace, July 24. Clint Walker, born 1957, domestic violence, 2372 Van Leunen Drive, Aug. 1. Willie G. Gaines, born 1968, possession of drugs, 5564 Colerain Ave., July 28.
Incidents Aggravated robbery
Breaking and entering
2504 Flanigan Court, July 17. 2645 W. North Bend Road, July 20. 5555 Kirby Ave., July 20. 6541 Teakwood Court, July 20.
Burglary
1153 Homeside Ave., July 29.
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Vehicle theft
1179 Highcliff Court, July 18. 1500 Groesbeck Road, July 20. 2457 Timbercroft Court, July 23. 2532 Flanigan Court, July 27. 4868 Hawaiian Terrace, July 20. 4906 Hawaiian Terrace, July 19. 5215 South Ridge Drive, July 23. 5343 Hamilton Ave., July 27. 5378 Bahama Terrace, July 22. 5929 Kenneth Ave., July 23. 6020 Connecticut Court, July 31. 7601 Bitteroot Lane, July 29.
1059 Loiska Lane, July 31. 1711 Cedar Ave., July 29. 2667 W. North Bend Road, July 28. 5880 Shadymist Lane, July 23.
FOREST PARK
Arrests/citations
Heather Case, 27, 24765 Ester Ridge, theft, drug abuse, possession of drug paraphernalia at 1143 Smiley Ave., July 28. Mark Golomeke, 26, 1208 Buckhand, receiving stolen property at Route 4 and Interstate 275, July 22. David Johnson, 20, 3701 Lewellyn Ave., obstructing official business at 11742 Elkwood Drive, July 27. Toni Fischer, 21, 1951 Rhinehimer Lane, theft at 1143 Smiley Ave., July 25. Juvenile male, 17, theft, underage possession of tobacco, underage possession of alcohol at 669 Northland Blvd., July 20. Nancy Tucker, 43, 2 Beckford Court, misuse of credit card at 637 Northland Blvd., July 21. Derrick Bender, 20, 2033 Crest Road, felonious assault, leaving the scene of an accident at Hamilton and Kemper, July 28. James O’Hara, 26, 1514 Waycross Road, flee and eluding at Smiley Avenue and Winton Road, July 23. Arturo Puentes, 20, 3083 Compton Road, open container at 1202 Omniplex, July 26. Juvenile Male, 16, theft at 1007 W. Kemper Road, July 24.
Felonious assault
1514 Cedar Ave., July 25. 5144 Hawaiian Terrace, Aug. 1. 5365 Bahama Terrace, July 31. 5917 Saranac Ave., July 21. 6006 Lantana Ave., July 25.
Grand theft
5112 Hawaiian Terrace, July 31. 951 W. North Bend Road, July 29.
Petit theft
1744 Llanfair Ave., July 29. 6127 Hamilton Ave., July 29.
Robbery
2508 Flanigan Court, July 29. 2650 Kipling Ave., July 24. 5818 Hamilton Ave., July 26. 6122 Gladys Ave., July 21.
Theft
1053 Loiska Lane, July 20. 2984 Highforest Lane, July 17. 5790 Colerain Ave., July 30.
1157 Hollywood Ave., July 22. 1632 Linden Drive, July 28. 2386 Van Leunen Drive, July 17. 2568 W. North Bend Road, July 19. 4896 Hawaiian Terrace, July 22. 5129 Colerain Ave., July 24. 5571 Colerain Ave., July 20. 5571 Colerain Ave., July 22. 5707 Kiplingwood Drive, July 28. 5711 Kenneth Ave., July 20.
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Criminal damaging
Vehicle window broken at 11620 Kodiak Drive, July 28. Vehicle spray painted at 1882 Lincrest, July 26. Rock damaged window pane at 11559 Geneva, July 24. Rocks thrown at residence at 11615 Geneva, July 24. Basement window damaged at 1791 W. Kemper Road, July 22. Gas tank damaged at 11651 Norbourne, July 20. Vehicle tire and gas tank damaged at 2063 Waycross, July 21. Vehicle spray painted at 1881 Lincrest, July 26.
Criminal simulation
Fake $10 passed at 11540 Winton Road, July 28.
Domestic violence
Female reported at W. Kemper Road, July 23.
Felonious assault
Vehicle rammed at Passage Way and Crest, July 28.
Forgery
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Improper handling of firearm
Reported at 772 Waycross Road, July 22.
Passing bad checks
Victim reported at 552 Northland Blvd., July 28. Victim reported at 944 Venetian Terrace, July 24.
Theft
Speakers valued at $300 removed at 2033 Crest Road, July 28. Merchandise valued at $7.25 removed at 693 Northland Blvd., July 24. Cell phone valued at $349.99 removed at 1143 Smiley Ave., July 22. Vehicle removed at 11692 Holgate, July 21. Equipment valued at $1,800 removed at 1201 W. Kemper Road, July 22.
Unauthorized use of motor vehicle Vehicle borrowed and not returned at 815 Exmoor, July 26. Vehicle used without consent at 1091 Pennington Court, July 24.
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Incidents
Woman reported being hit in face at 7893 Clovernook Ave., Aug. 3.
Breaking and entering
Cell Phone Solutions reported breakin at 8200 block of Hamilton Avenue, Aug. 2
Criminal damaging
Woman reported window broken at 7973 Clovernook Ave., Aug. 1. Woman reported vehicle damaged at 7834 Clovernook Ave., July 29.
Theft
Arrests/citations
Michael Shoopman, 39, 1829 Sterling Ave., domestic violence at 1829 Sterling Ave., July 31. Mercedes Smith, 30, 2174 Lincoln Ave., criminal trespassing at 6700 block of Savannah Avenue, Aug. 1. Brad Wallis, 25, 8404 Firshade Drive, disorderly conduct, open container at 1600 block of Joseph Court, Aug. 3. Shannon Schweinberg, 29, 9431 Haddington Court, operating vehicle under the influence, drug paraphernalia at 1600 block of Joseph Court, Aug. 3. Daniel Pendery, 59, 2329 Roosevelt Ave., disorderly conduct at 7100 block of Hamilton Avenue, July 29. Dennis Melvin, 53, 2147 St. Leo Place, theft at 7130 Hamilton Ave., July 28. Sharon Baldwin, 35, theft at 7132 Hamilton Ave., July 28. Byron Johnson, 46, no address given, domestic violence at 1300 block of West Galbraith Road, Aug. 4. Ruth Kahr, 28, 1398 W. Galbraith Road, domestic violence at 1398 W. Galbraith Road, Aug. 4. Lionel Dunn, 43, 7800 Clovernook Ave., open container at Parrish and Goodman avenues, Aug. 2. Juvenile, drug possession, criminal trespassing at 1600 block of Joseph Court, Aug. 3.
Incidents Breaking and entering
Man reported gun, money stolen at 6841 Grace Ave., July 29.
Burglary
Man reported clothing, fish tank stolen at 1818 Goodman Ave., July 27. Man reported golf equipment stolen from garage at 19 Ironwoods Lane, July 26. Woman reported jewelry stolen at 1915 Emerson Ave., July 23.
Criminal damaging
Woman reported window broken at 1624 Joseph Court, July 26.
Theft
Steven Dawson, 26, 9465 Haddington Court, driving under suspension at 1900 block of Compton Road, Aug. 3. Fernado Rabb, 23, 624 Union St., drug possession at 7600 block of Hamilton Avenue, Aug. 2.
Assault
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Speedway reported $53 in gas stolen at 7300 Hamilton Ave., Aug. 3.
7011 Ellen Ave. man reported money stolen at 6700 block of Hamilton Avenue, July 25. Kroger reported merchandise stolen at 7132 Hamilton Ave., July 23. Kroger reported $133 in food stolen at 7132 Hamilton Ave., Aug. 2. Dragon City Restaurant reported money stolen at 1607 W. Galbraith Road, Aug. 2. Woman reported two bikes stolen at 7029 Noble Court, July 30. Man reported jewelry stolen at 1290 Prospect Place, July 28.
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations
Brian Clark, 32, 4730 Gurley Road, passing bad checks at 10900 block of Hamilton Avenue, July 27. Emie Savage, 24, 8898 Cabot Drive, drug possession at 8898 Cabot Drive, July 28. Dameon Evans, 24, 2907 E. Tower
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DEATHS Ruth Grady
Ruth Myers Grady, 85, died Aug. 2. Survived by husband Lawrence Grady; son Bill Grady; grandchildren Shawn, Carrie, Jennifer, Bill; several great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Larry Grady. Services were Aug. 5 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to:
Christian Benevolent Association, 411 Western Row Road, Mason, OH 45040.
Gloria Rasch
Gloria Cecil Rasch, 66, North College Hill, died July 30. She worked at Marlow House, winning awards from the Cincinnati mental
REAL ESTATE COLLEGE HILL
1197 Lynnebrook Drive: Federal National Mortgage Association to National Reis Equity Partners LLC; $21,000. 6046 Budmar Ave.: Tristate Holdings Inc. to T-Coating Inc.; $49,900. 6126 Scarlet Drive: Stivers, Tracey to Kilpatrick, Sara K.; $109,000. 6405 Meis Ave.: Caster, John to Mc Design Inc.; $25,000. 888 Venetian Terrace: Smith, Karen Tr. to Rodgers, Jermaine A.; $77,500.
FOREST PARK
1092 Imprint Lane: Bray, Jeff to Grove, Cheryl A.; $104,000. 11358 Kary Lane: Schlotterbeck, Scott Tr. to Jones, Tiffany L.; $145,000. 11442 Hanover Road: Simpson, Jennifer L. and Jamie A. to Hendricks, Melanie L.; $91,000. 11490 Geneva Road: Tristate Holdings Inc. to Cama Self Directed IRA LLC; $33,000. 11971 Hitchcock Drive: Ricks, Donna to Citimortgage Inc.; $58,000. 1393 Longacre Drive: Taylor, Gregory A. to Federal National Mortgage Association; $92,000. 487 Brunswick Drive: Hoffman, Matthew J. and Katherine M. to Snyder, Carl A.; $122,500. 638 Brunner Drive: Greenpoint Mortgage Funding Inc. to Wang, Jian Guo; $64,000. 665 Evangeline Road: Logan, Rita to Fannie Mae; $106,000. 980 Havensport Drive: Mumy, Brian J. and Karen L. to Barhorst, Maranda; $125,000.
MOUNT AIRY
5342 Colerain Ave.: Jones, Sondra to Stevenson, Garrett Jr.; $10. 5432 Bluebird Lane: HSBC Bank USA NA Tr. to Davis, Zabrina S.; $74,000.
NORTH COLLEGE HILL
1281 Prospect Place: Haney, Janelle to Fannie Mae; $48,000. 2026 Emerson Ave.: Cornell, Roy to Federal National Mortgage Association; $38,000. 6405 Meis Ave.: Caster, John to Mc Design Inc.; $25,000. 6582 Parrish Ave.: Synergy PMI LLC to Currens, Thomas Jr. and Mark Allegra; $25,000. 6720 Betts Ave.: Jesse Consulting LLC to Brewer, Jeremy W.; $64,000.
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
653 Compton Road: Bank of America NA to McMahan, Thomas M.; $75,000. 8180 Congresswood Lane: Buerkle, Louise 20 to Buerkle, Louise 20; $3,000. 8425 Jonfred Court: Beneficial Ohio Inc. to Miller, Geneva; $53,000. 8586 Hallridge Court: Waldon, Gregory I. and Sylvia to Miller, Erica; $126,700. 8675 Cottonwood Drive: Fosse, Daniel A. and Mary to Blackshire, Helen V; $132,500. 8981 Cotillion Drive: Jackson, Carol to Prudential Relocation Inc.; $122,000. 9099 Arrowhead Court: Grass, Harriet H. to Grass, Jeffrey H. and Jacqueline G.; $70,000. 930 Timber Trail: Thale, Eldena F. to Reichhardt, Robert; $145,000. 945 Springbrook Drive: Severa, Kenneth K. and Jacqueline R. to Loveland, Jeffrey A. and Olimpia; $207,000. 9563 Leebrook Drive: Huerkamp, Janette M. to Brown, Laura R.; $157,500. 1132 Gracewind Court: Bank of New York Mellon to Gould, Isaac and Christine; $95,000. 1768 Hudepohl Lane: La Salle Bank NA Tr. to Sow, Dioddo; $55,000. 1785 Fallbrook Lane: Tristate Hold-
health board. She was a regular on a local dance show, sang with her church choir and Otis Redding and danced with James Brown. Survived by sons Jeremy, Ryan Rasch; grandsons Isaiah, Kyle Rasch; siblings Gary Cecil, Sandra Lane. Services were Aug. 3. Arrange-
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Doris Simon
Doris Smith Simon, 67, died Aug. 1. Survived by children Marcella Meade, Victoria Bostic, Adam, Ray-
mond Simon; brother Tommy Smith; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Raymond Simon, siblings Robert Smith, Alice Yoder. Services were Aug. 4 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the funeral home.
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About real estate transfers Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate. ings Inc. to LCT Real Estate Ltd.; $73,000. 1940 Kemper Road: Fike, Terry and Hollie A. to Haskins, Amanda J. and Brad M.; $137,000. 1946 Kemper Road: Fike, Terry and Hollie A. to Haskins, Amanda J. and Brad M.; $137,000. 1977 Windmill Way: Hill, Herman to American General Financial Services Inc.; $48,000. 2126 Trapp Court: Lag LLC to Armstrong, Cynthia; $140,900. 6232 Simpson Ave.: Wasa Properties LLC to Brown Bank II LP; $22,000. 6701 Greenfield Drive: Hinson, Amanda and Vaughn Harrison to Harrison, Vaughn; $79,000. 6765 Sandalwood Lane: Merianos, Ted D. to Howland, Brian P. and Tracey J. Kungl; $133,900. 8640 Desoto Drive: Hammond, Jeffrey K. and Sherri to Btittash Properties LLC; $40,000. 8686 Pringle Drive: Wells Fargo Bank NA Tr. to Lair, William and Kathy; $104,025. 8803 Mockingbird Lane: J.P. Morgan Chase Bank Tr. to Young, Alicia; $52,000. 8833 Fontainebleau Terrace: Penklor Properties LLC to Hollie, Norris and Kimberly; $98,000. 9701 Winton Road: Shumard, Kermit J. Tr. and Willars A. Wilson to Willars A. Wilson 3; $55,000. 9983 Winlake Drive: Chang, Tseng Chi P. and Lina W. to Bella, Joseph W. and Roberta L.; $156,000. John Gray Road: Eder, William H. III to Eder, Patricia A. Tr. and William H. Eder Jr. Tr.; $52,000. John Gray Road: Eder, Patricia A. Tr. and William H. Eder Jr. Tr. to Fairfield-John Gray LLC; $240,000. 10601 Deauville Road: Mincey, Betty Jo to Walker, Crystal N.; $105,000.
10678 Toulon Drive: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Fulton, Kimberly; $76,000. 1159 Hempstead Drive: GMAC Mortgage LLC to Subedi, Janardan; $29,800.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Springfield Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2008 in the Township Administration Building, 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231. The purpose is to consider case LUP2009-04, application of Scott Gehring, Volunteers of America, on behalf of the owner, Barbara Chaney, Trustee, seeking approval of a Land Use Plan map amendment from Office/Single Family to Planned Residential – Multi-Family. LOCATION :Bluehill Drive Book 590, Page 392, Parcels 481 & 482 Section 35, Town 3, Range 1 The application is available for viewing at the Township Administration Building, 9150 Winton Road, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interested citizens are welcome to attend the public hearing. Submitted by: Christopher Gilbert, Development Services Director 522-1410 1001491185
Kramer - Frey
Tom & Jenni Doerger, together with John Frey, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherie Elizabeth Frey, to Trevor Michael Kramer. Katie is a recent graduate of Wright State University where she earned her BA in Psychology and her Master’s Degree in Mental health Counseling. Trevor is the son of Mickie & the late Michael Kramer. He is a graduate of Georgia Tech University and is employed by Proctor & Gamble, Iam’s Division where he is a Chemical Engineer. The couple plans an October Wedding and will reside in West Chester, OH.
Demeropolis-Bateman
Nicholas Joseph Demeropolis, the son of Andrew and Sara Demeropolis of Cincinnati, and Meredith Ann Bateman, the daughter of Tommy and Sondra Bateman of Saint Louis, plan to wed in Saint Louis, Missouri on September 5, 2009. Both Nick and Meredith received undergraduate degrees from Washington University in Saint Louis and Nick is a recent graduate of the Washington University School of Law. Meredith is currently employed as a Consultant by Cerner Corporation and Nick is studying for the Texas BAR exam.
POLICE REPORTS From page B8 Drive, unlawful sexual contact with minor at Garnoa Drive, July 25. Christian Taylor, 22, 1579 Meredith Drive, assault at 1579 Meredith Drive, July 25. Shaun Reany, 28, 8330 Newbury St., disorderly conduct while intoxicated at Winton Road, July 26. Jessica Gonzalez, 22, 343 W. Galbraith Road, drug possession at 2000 block of Springdale Road, July 23. Mark Golmekei, 26, burglary at 1400 block of Hazelgrove Drive, July 22. Traci Williams, 45, no address given, theft at 10900 block of Hamilton Avenue, July 23. Brandon Tolliver, 19, 792 Dutch Colony Drive, drug trafficking at 900 block of North Bend Road, July 23. Gregory Trifilio, 45, 9321 Westbury Drive, disorderly conduct while intoxicated at Grant and Ruth drives, July 23. Two juveniles, 109, assault at 8500 block of Hempstead Drive, July 21. Nicholas Saunders, 23, 7257 Bernard Ave., drug possession, obstructing official business at 1500 block of Meredith Drive, July 21. Nathan Huffman, 20, 6255 Betts Ave., criminal damaging at 2000 block of Fourth Avenue, July 21. Christopher Staples, 19, 2748 Queen City Ave., criminal damaging at 2000 block of Fourth Avenue, July 21. Anthony Mackzum, 34, 8793 Woodviewdrive, domestic violence at 8793 Woodview Drive, July 22. Juvenile, theft at 900 block of North Bend Road, July 30. Anthony Gaines, 25, 1579 Meredith Drive, disorderly conduct while intoxicated at Meredith Drive, July 31. Calvin Cross, 38, 132 W. 65th St., disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 10900 block of Hamilton Avenue, Aug. 1. Blake Butler, 20, 846 Finney Trail, complicity to theft, obstructing official business at 8100 block of Winton Road, July 29. Bryan Farr, 25, 5847 Monfort Hills Drive, domestic violence at Congresswood Lane, Aug. 2. Vincent Clark, 23, 4636 Ashtree Ave., misuse of credit card at 8500 block of Winton Road, July 29. Kevin Webster, 28, 2018 Roosevelt Ave., obstructing official business, resisting arrest at 2000 block of Roosevelt Avenue, July 28. Solomon Burson, 32, 745 Fleming Road, disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 6400 block of Winton Road, July 28.
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Benefit series readies for third season By Kurt Backscheider
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grade school in Mack and graduated from Elder,” he said. “My mom taught in Catholic schools for over 30 years and we currently have two kids at St. Catharine in Westwood and two at Elder.” “I firmly believe in values-based education as it provides a great foundation that children need, and the statistics back it up,” he said. The performing arts society is made up of graduates from Elder, St. Xavier, McAuley, Mercy and Roger Bacon, as well as several people who aren’t Catholic but enjoy music, he said. “That’s the beauty of what we’re doing,” he said.
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Two florists merge Cincinnati News Service Two of the largest area floral businesses have merged, creating the region’s largest locallyowned florist. Jones the Florist and Jack Herb Florist said today they will create a business with combined gross sales of about $ 6 million annually. Under the merger, the two Jack Herb Florist locations at 8621 Winton Road, Finneytown, and at 7848 Hamilton Ave., Mount Healthy, will remain open and will continue to operate under the Jack Herb Florist name. The Jack Herb Florist central design center will close, with some staff relocating to Jones the Florist Sycamore Township design center. About 10 employees will lose their jobs in the merger. The combined company will have about 40 full-time equivalents, said David Fisher, president. Financial terms were not disclosed. John Herb Jr., fourth generation owner and operator of Jack Herb Florist, has been named senior vice president of floral operations at Jones the Florist and will be based at Jones’
design center. The merger brings together a florist with a predominantly west-side customer base, Jack Herb, with the east side reach of Jones. “Because we’ve both served geographically distinct areas in Greater Cincinnati, joining forces just made sense.” Fisher said. Jones the Florist will now provide Sunday deliveries, following a practice of Jack Herb. Both have long histories and are among the oldest businesses in Cincinnati. Jones was founded in 1865, and grew under the ownership of Frances Jones Poetker in much of the 20th century. In 2003, the business was sold to Fisher and members of his family. Jack Herb Florist has been a family-owned business since 1878. The industry has been in transition for several years, as national players, such as FTD and 1-800 Flowers established an online presence, and big grocery chains such as Kroger and Costco set up major retail floral businesses. “Mom-and-pop florists around the country have continued to find things challenging,” Fisher said.
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Australian guitar player Tommy Emmanuel will get the Greater Cincinnati Performing Arts Society’s third season started with performances at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, and Saturday, Sept. 5, at the McAuley High School Performing Arts Center. Blues guitarist Sonny Landreth is next iwith a show at 8 p.m. Saturday Oct. 3, at the St. Xavier High School. Then the Texas Guitar Women, featuring five-time Grammywinner Cindy Cashdollar, Carolyn Wonderland, Sue Foley, Lisa Pankratz and Sarah Brown, take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at McAuley. The series rounds out with the following shows: • Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours, 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at St. Xavier • Poco at 8 p.m. Feb. 27, 2010, at St. Xavier • Muriel Anderson and Phil Keaggy at 8 p.m. April 10, 2010, at McAuley; and • 1964 the Tribute at 8 p.m. May 1, 2010, at McAuley Information on the artists, venues and tickets are available on the Greater Cincinnati Performing Arts Society’s Web site at www.gcparts.org. Those interested can also call 4840157.
“We not only support the arts community, but we support education as well. It’s really the best of both worlds.” The society’s third season kicks off with shows at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, and Saturday, Sept. 5, at the McAuley High School Performing Arts Center. Australian guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel will perform in the first two shows of the season. Ellerhorst said tickets typically run $25, and Greater’s ice cream and premium coffee are served at the performances. “We have made every effort to make the shows a great value while maintaining an upscale theater setting,” he said. “These are great venues and are ideal to see these top rate performers.” He said generous sponsors support the series and a dedicated group of volunteers help pass out fliers, put up posters and send e-mails to spread the word about the concerts. “We are fortunate that there are so many people who believe in what we are doing to take time out of their busy schedules to help us,” Ellerhorst said.
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Pete Ellerhorst said he is thrilled with the lineup for this year’s concert series presented by the Greater Cincinnati Performing Arts Society. “Season tickets and patron package sales are up, which is a sign that this season will be a lot of fun,” said Ellerhorst, a Westwood resident who serves as president of the performing arts society. “We are very excited about the lineup we have this year.” This fall marks the start of the third season for the society, which Ellerhorst helped establish as a way to support area Catholic schools. All the proceeds from the performances provide financial assistance to families who wish to send their children to Catholic elementary schools. He said St. Catharine and St. William are the two schools the society initially looks to assist, but as the program and organization grows they want to provide help to families throughout the Tristate. He said they definitely want it to be a citywide effort. “I went to Visitation
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