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Showdown shutout
St. Xavier High School sophomore running back Conor Hundley is off to the races against Colerain during the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown at Nippert Stadium Friday, Aug. 28. Hundley finished with 18 carries for 161 yards and two touchdowns, this one a 57-yard run that gave St. X a 9-0 lead before blanking the Cards 16-0. Read more about the game – and other Week 1 action – in Sports on A4.
Springfield Township group keeps bike project rolling By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com
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The estimate is 500 and counting. That’s how many bikes the Springfield Township Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association has fixed up and given away to needy children. Charlie Eberhardt, who is a graduate of the seventh police academy, joked that he made the mistake of “opening my big mouth” six years ago. “It was during the township’s recycling day and there were all these perfectly good bikes, or ones that could be good, just being tossed in the Dumpster,” Eberhardt said. “I mentioned something about fixing them up and giving them to kids and we’ve been doing it ever since.” The group used to rely on that recycling and clean up day in the township to get bike donations. With the township budget cuts, that event has been canceled. So, ever resourceful, the group is having a special bike drop-off day Saturday, Sept. 5. From 9 a.m. to noon, folks can drop off bikes in good, used and repairable condition at Brent-
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John Wintz, left, gives Charlie Eberhardt a hand fixing up yet another bike for the Springfield Township Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. wood Shopping Center. Centro, the center management firm, has given the group use of an empty store at the end of the shopping center between Kroger and the shoe store. Eberhardt said he hopes to have some sort of sign or banner alerting folks to their space behind the shopping center. “If folks can’t make it that day, they can reach us through the police department to arrange to drop off their bikes,”
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Jerry Thamann will leave his post as North College Hill administrator Sept. 18 to take a similar job with Springdale. Thamann, 50, has been with the city the past 17 years. He is leaving to become the assistant city administrator for Springdale, replacing Derek Parham, who has been promoted to the top administrative job. Thamann said it was a hard decision, but one he said is best for his family and career. Municipal management is a field, Thamann said, that “ a l w a y s intrigued me.” “It’s a way to help people in a job that offers something different every day,” he said. “I “It’s a way knew I could to help never have a job sitting behind a people in a desk five days a job that week doing the offers same repetitive something paperwork.” Before com- different ing to North Colevery day.” lege Hill, Jerry Thamann was Thamann with Lockland for 10 years. He’s had a front-row seat to a variety of changes in the city since he started, including the completion of the Ronald Reagan/Cross County Highway and the Kroger development. He’s leaving before seeing the completion of a new Walgreens and a project that would develop the old Thriftway site. “During my tenure, the city has received more than $10 million in grant dollars that would not have been accomplished without the strong support from our residents with the street levy,” he said. Mayor Dan Brooks, who hired Thamann, said he will be hard to replace, but he’s already started looking for a new city administrator. He said he has several resumes and hopes to have someone in the job, at least on an interim basis, by the time Thamann leaves.
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NA: Refers to information that is not available, either because it was not applicable, the building or district did not have to report it, or the building was not open at the time. If a specific school is not listed it means that there are no grades in the school in which statewide assessments are given. Terms in the chart PI: The Performance Index score is on a scale of 1 to 120. It assigns points to a numeric total that measures how well every student achieves on state tests, not just those students deemed “proficient” or better. The state average PI is 92.9 State Ranking: Schools and districts can win one of six state designations, in order of prestige: Excellent with Distinction, Excellent, Effective, Continuous Improvement, Academic Watch and Academic Emergency. Districts with schools that persist in Watch and Emergency may face state sanctions, including having to provide free tutoring or transferring students to better schools. Value Added: Notes whether students make a year’s worth of academic growth. They are said to have met the standard. Districts and schools whose students made more than a year’s worth of growth went above the standard. And those with less than a year’s worth of growth were said to be below the standard.
ings, and one school dropped into academic emergency. The distrust as a whole stayed Continuous Improvement status, but Mount Healthy Junior High School ranked as Academic Emergency. “The junior high school was not a good piece of news,” said Superintendent David Horine. “We have areas to work on, specifically at the junior high school. “We are repurposing some teachers for intervention and remediation during the school year. We will have after school programs … and meet with the staff there on a regular basis.” He said the school’s
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To see scores from the district and individual schools, go to www.reportcard.ohio.gov. scores are impacted with a student population of 23 percent with disabilities, who are taking the same test “which is extremely challenging.” He was encouraged that the high schools remained Effective and Greener Elementary increased from Academic Watch to Continuous Improvement. “We are trying to concentrate on more intensive remediation” at the elementary schools, Horine said.
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The North College Hill City School District kept its Effective state report card rating in tact for a third straight year. Released by the Ohio Department of Education Aug. 25, the ratings are for the 2008-2009 school year. Based on a formula of classroom performance and other indicators, school districts are rated: • Excellent with Distinction • Excellent • Effective • Continuous Improvement • Academic Watch • Academic Emergency Becker Elementary School increased a rating notch going from Continuous Improvement to Effective, joining Clovernook Elementary School at that rating. Goodman Elementary School jumped two rating levels to Excellent while the junior/senior high school maintained its Continuous Improvement rank. “We are very happy with this year’s report card,” said Superintendent Gary Gellert. He said district students have already met the Annual Yearly Progress, mandated for 2014, showing all students are 100 percent proficient. • The Finneytown Local School District maintained its Effective ranking with the junior/senior high students earning an improved Effective rating from last year’s Continuous Improvement. Cottonwood Elementary School, which closed at the end of last school year with students now attending Whitaker Elementary, was deemed Excellent with Distinction. “We are pleased with our progress in several key areas,” said Superintendent Randy Parsons. “Our performance index increased, our Ohio Graduation Test scores are the best they have ever been, and Cottonwood School received the highest possible rating. • In Mount Healthy Local School District, there was disappointment in that the district did not rise in rank-
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The district is looking forward to moving into new schools next year. He thinks that will help improve the scores. “They will be a clean, bright environment with daylight,” he said. “There will be new technology, which will have a positive impact. “N the he combined junior-senior high school, we can make effective use of crossover staff. The more advanced junior high school students can more easily move into high school courses.” Horine said there will be more of the same gradelevel teachers in the elementary schools, which will enable the teachers to work together more closely. • Winton Woods City Schools was again rated Continuous Improvement by the state, though Winton Woods Elementary School received an Excellent rating this year. Superintendent Camille Nasbe said the district is disappointed in not being rated higher, but is proud about its value-added rating, which reflects a school’s effect on individual students or groups of students academic progress from year to year. “We’re moving in the right direction, but we have a long way to go,” Nasbe said.
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This week in soccer
• Finneytown High School boys defeated Fairfield, 1-0, Aug. 24. Daniel Ruter scored the only goal, and Finneytown’s Ben Steinnecker had 12 saves. • Finneytown High School girls defeated Winton Woods High School, 4-1, Aug. 25. Finneytown’s Alex Murphy scored two goals and Ashley Hammons and Katie Schmuck each scored a goal. Finneytown advances to 1-0 with the win. • Winton Woods High School boys defeated Withrow High School, 1-0, Aug. 26. Winton Woods keeper Vunda had six saves. The single goal of the game was scored by Senger. The win advances Winton Woods to a 1-0 record. • St. Xavier High School boys defeated Lexington Catholic in a 1-0 shutout, Aug. 26. St. Xavier goalkeeper Josh Kellam made five saves. The games single goal was scored by Connor Sambrooks. St. Xavier advances to 1-0 with the win. • Finneytown girls beat Mount Healthy in a 3-0 shutout, Aug. 27. Finneytown goalkeeper Miranda Estep made three saves. Finneytown’s goals were scored by Ashley Hammons, Alex Murphy and Katie Schmuck. Finneytown advances to 2-0 with the win. • Winton Woods girls shut out Deer Park High School 7-0, Aug. 27. Scoring goals was Mercer with two, Rugless with two and Harig Johnson and Dean with one each. Sneed made seven saves for Winton Woods. Winton Woods girls advance to 1-1 with the win.
This week in golf
• St. Xavier High School’s Kevin Stewart shot a 1-over par 36 on the front nine at Camargo Club, Aug. 24, helping St. X defeat Elder with a score of 152 against Elder’s 164. • Roger Bacon High School men’s golf team member Meyer shot 5 over 36 on the Mill Course at Winton Woods, Aug. 24, helping his team secure the win over Madeira, 169-187. • McAuley golfer Alisha Wellman shot 7 over par 43 on the front nine at Beavercreek golf course, Aug. 24, helping McAuley defeat Carroll, 174247. McAuley is now 3-3. • St. Xavier’s Kyle Mahoney shot 5 over par 41 on the front nine at Blue Ash golf Course, Aug. 25, helping his team win against Sycamore High School, 167-184. • McAuley golfer Alisha Wellman shot 7 over par 43 on the front nine at Snow Hill, Aug. 25, against Wilmington. McAuley took the win, 184-210, advancing them to 4-0. • Roger Bacon High School men’s golf team member Alex Meyer shot 3 over par 38 on the back nine at The Mill Course, Aug. 26, helping his team defeat Mt. Healthy High School 166216. • McAuley golfer Lindsey Decher shot 3 over 39 on the front nine at the Mill course, Aug. 27, helping McAuley beat Wyoming 166-214. McAuley advances to 5-0 with the win.
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Steve Specht couldn’t help it. The last thing you’d expect a coach with two state titles on his resume to get emotional about would be a win in the first game of the regular season. But that’s exactly what he did. The St. Xavier High School football team – fresh off a season in which it finished 4-6 and failed to make the playoffs – blanked Colerain High School 16-0 during the Crosstown Showdown Friday, Aug. 28. “I couldn’t be prouder of a group of kids or a senior class,” said Specht, whose eyes welled as he addressed his team after the game. “They listened to the naysayers all year long.” Sophomore running back Conor Hundley led the way with 18 carries for 161 yards and two touchdowns, including a 57-yard scamper midway through the third quarter gave the Bombers some breathing room. “I can’t take all the credit,” Hundley said. “The O-Line played great.” Hundley was inserted into the starting lineup after senior tailback Tanner Vidal suffered a groin injury. Specht said Vidal is around 85 or 90 percent and should make his return in the coming weeks. “I was a little nervous coming out, but I have to give it up the OLine,” Hundley said. “And Luke (Massa) really helped me out.” Massa, a University of Cincinnati recruit, made his first appearance since suffering a season-ending collarbone injury midway through last season. His stats against Colerain weren’t gaudy – he was 9-15 for 77 yards – but the majority of his incompletions were dropped passes, and he provided a calming presence for the Bombers. “The thing about Luke that goes unnoticed is his leadership,” Specht said. “He’s ahead of the curve.” While Hundley and Massa were impressive, it was the St. X defense that stole the show. The Cardinals’ triple-option offense simply had no room to roam, as St. X stymied a team that averaged nearly 32 points per game last season and is rated No. 13 nationally by USA Today. “The defense played as a team,” junior linebacker Steven Daniels said. “We practice every
Northwest 63, Finneytown 21
Northwest hosts Amelia on Sept. 4, while Finneytown plays at Shroder Paideia Sept. 5. Amelia beat Batavia 28-0 and Shroder lost to Madeira 13-6 in week one.
Middletown 48, Aiken 6
Aiken plays at Lockland Sept. 4. Lockland beat Bethel-Tate 1914 in week one.
Moeller 45, Winton Woods 34
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St. Xavier High School head coach Steve Specht speaks with senior defensive back Nick Weston after a play. week and work hard every day.” Aside from a 57-yard rush by senior quarterback Greg Tabar, the Cardinals totaled just 96 rushing yards on 35 carries. “We tried to stay fundamentally sound and disciplined,” Specht said. “We had to focus on taking Tabar out of the game because he really hurt us with his legs last year.” The Bombers will focus on their next test, a road game against Indianapolis Cathedral Saturday, Sept. 5, once the win over Colerain sinks in a bit. “Enjoy this tonight,” Specht told his players following the game. “You’ve earned it.”
Roger Bacon 34, Mount Healthy 32
La Salle junior wide receiver Rodriguez Coleman goes up and gets it against Oak Hills. He finished with four catches for 50 yards. receiver Jake Rose, who caught six balls for 102 yards and two touchdowns; and sophomore Griffin Mouty, who rushed seven times for 46 yards. The Fighting Owls were led by junior quarterback Denzel Larkin, who rushed 13 times for 66 yards and two touchdowns. Roger Bacon (1-0) plays at Campbell County (0-1) Sept. 4., while Mount Healthy (0-1) hosts Western Hills (0-1).
North College Hill 39, Reading 7
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Winton Woods quarterback No. 10 Dominique Brown talks with head coach Troy Everhart during a time out in the first quarter during the Moeller and Winton Woods high school football game at Nippert Stadium Aug. 29.
Winton Woods jumped out to a 21-0 lead on Moeller and led 2810 at the half but ultimately fell in week one 45-34 to the Crusaders. Quarterback Dominique Brown threw for 105 yards and ran for 126 and a pair of touchdowns. Jeremiah Goins ran for 117 yards and two touchdowns as well in the losing effort. Moeller scored two defensive touchdowns and one special teams touchdown in the second half to pull away. Overall it was a strong performance for the Warriors (0-1), who face Withrow, a talented, yet not nearly as athletic or deep as Moeller. The Warriors play the Tigers at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at home. Withrow beat Edgewood 21-7 in week one.
La Salle 7, Oak Hills 3
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Roger Bacon scored all of its points in the second and third quarters and held on to beat Mount Healthy. The Spartans were led by junior quarterback Tanner Strong, who was 12-22 with three touchdowns and four interceptions; senior wide
This week in tennis
• McAuley High School defeated Roger Bacon High School in a 5-0 shutout, Aug. 24. Davis beat Foster, 6-0, 6-0; Gruenwald defeated Quinn 6-0, 6-2; Lupp defeated Bickel 6-1, 6-0; the doubles team of Herman and Heckle defeated Murphy and Sorter, 6-0, 6-1; Baker and Widmer defeated Finke and Rall 6-0, 6-0. McAuley now has a 3-1 record. • Winton Woods High School girls defeated Colerain High School, 3-2, Aug. 24. For Winton Woods, Williams defeated Herring 6-0, 6-2; Grimes defeated Thinnes 6-0 and 6-1. In doubles, Winton Woods’ Higgins and Budke defeated Underiner and Laughlin, 6-1, 6-4.
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Junior quarterback Dakota Dartis was dominant for the Trojans, throwing for 290 yards. Senior running back Lucien Kidd, meanwhile, rushed for 135 yards on 22 carries. North College Hill (1-0) plays Hughes (0-1) at 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at home. Hughes lost to Milford 430 in week one.
One play made the difference. With his team trailing 3-0, La Salle High School senior wide receiver Matt Woeste made a juggling 64-yard touchdown against Oak Hills during the Crosstown Showdown at Nippert Stadium Friday, Aug. 28. The Lancers won 7-3. La Salle junior quarterback Andrew Kummer was 13-for-26 passing for 173 yards and the aforementioned touchdown to Woeste. He also threw one interception. It was the Lancers’ defense, however, that won the game. La Salle held Oak Hills to just three points on a 37-yard field goal by Charlie Montgomery in the second quarter. The key to the game was stopping Oak Hills on fourth down as the Highlanders were inside the La Salle five with just a few ticks left on the clock before halftime. “I think the game was won on the goal-line stand,” said Grippa, who was particularly impressed with senior linebacker Joe Alexander, senior defensive end Kennan Gibbs and junior defensive back Zach Cox. Senior running back Zach Abbatiello rushed 10 times for 22 yards for La Salle, fumbling near the endzone in the second half. The Highlanders, meanwhile, were led by junior tailback Tommy Konkoly, who rushed 20 times for 66 yards, and Steve Gebing, who threw for 47 yards and ran for 32 more. La Salle plays at Covington Catholic Sept. 5.
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St. X, Finneytown boys’ soccer back By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
The boys’ soccer season is under way. Here’s a look at several area teams as the regular season heats up.
Finneytown
V Kontopos, who enters his ninth season as head coach at his alma mater, has led the Wildcats to seven straight winning seasons, including an 11-7-2 campaign in 2008. This season, Kontopos hopes his eight returning starters can lead Finneytown to its first league title since 2006. Leading the Wildcats are defenders Kevin Siegle and Nate Bryson, as well as midfielders Kennedy Ndamba and Kyle Cobbs. Other contributors include John Hesse, Kyle Seibert, Nate Bond and Division-I college prospect Ben Steinnecker, who had 10 shutouts last season. “(This is a) very experienced team with a talented senior class,” Kontopos said. “Most of the defense is back.” The key to the Wildcats’ success, however, hinges on the ability of the offense to develop quickly and alleviate some pressure from Finneytown’s lockdown defense.
La Salle
Fourth-year varsity starter Kyle Smith leads a pack of seven returning starters back to the pitch for the La Salle Schulten Lancers. S m i t h produced eight goals and three assists for La Salle in 2008 while finishing third in the Greater Catholic League South Division with 19 points. “This year’s team will have a great mix of experience and youth,” sixth-year head coach Steve Schulten said via e-mail. “We return several players with two years of varsity experience that potentially could provide strong leadership for our young players. “For this team to succeed, we will have to defend well and finish chances early in matches,” Schulten added. Alongside Smith, La Salle’s returning starters include Nick Breyley, Eric Powers, Andrew Engel, Chris Fisbeck, Jon Feuchter and Nate Ballinger. Several new additions will also immediately contribute including Mack Robinson, Logan Sillies and Brian Allanben. La Salle posted an 8-7-3
overall record last season while taking third in the GCL South Division at 5-4-2. St. Xavier (13-5-3) took first place in the GCL-South Division followed by secondplace Moeller (10-5-3, 7-2-2). La Salle opens GCL South Division play with a road game against St. Xavier at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.
Mount Healthy
After finishing 3-12-2 last year, the Fighting Owls aren’t expecting to win a league title in 2009, but they do hope to improve. “This year we are young,” second-year head coach Tim Poppe said. “We are fighting the numbers game, (and) not many kids are coming out for soccer this year. I do have some strong returning players but not enough to contend for a league title.” Among the top returners for Mount Healthy are sophomore goalie Nathan Bauer, midfielder Derek Jordan and seniors Kyle Rouse and Pablo Verduzco. Two newcomers – forward Ryan Davis and defender Mason Bolser – also figure to see a lot of playing time. “(We’d) like to get six or seven wins this season,” Poppe said.
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11-3 last year, but they return two First-Team AllGCL senior midfielders in Jordan Jatzek (10 goals and five assists) and Mark Vetere (three goals and three assists). Also contributing will be Eric Tonis, junior defender Eric Brunner, senior defender Matt Schaffer and senior midfielder Michael Eckart. Dick Arszman enters his 22nd year as head coach of the Spartans and carries a lifetime 229-146-56 record.
St. Xavier
The Bombers are coming of a successful 2008 season in which they won a GCL title and advanced all the way to the regional semi-finals in the state tournament before losing to a speedy Milford
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Finneytown High School junior Kyle Cobbs, left, is one of several talented midfielders for the Wildcats this season. team. In order to repeat – or surpass – that success from a year ago, the Bombers will need great play not only from returning senior starters Chris Nam (midfielder), Jack Wells (midfielder) and Nick Crowley (forward), but also from sophomore newcomers P.J. Suess (midfielder), Ethan Frey (defender) and Andrew Pund (defender). St. X will be tested early this season, as it hosts the Ohio Jesuit Cup Aug. 29-30. Competing teams include Toledo St. John’s, Walsh Jesuit and Cleveland St. Ignatius, which is ranked No. 1 in the state. The Bombers may take a
few hits early in the season, but they will benefit in the long run from playing teams of this caliber. “A tough schedule will have us ready for the GCL and a tournament run,” head coach Henry Ahrens said.
Winton Woods
The Winton Woods boys’ soccer team was 11-4-1 in 2008 and will be looking to contend for an FAVC title in 2009. The Warriors started the season with a 1-0 win over Withrow. Winton Woods is coached by Andy Anderson. The Press did not receive requested information from the school by deadline.
Finneytown, McAuley girls’ soccer returns By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
Here’s a prognosis for the upcoming girls’ soccer season, as several area teams are already back in action.
Finneytown
The Wildcats had a losing record last year at 6-9-2, but they have nine returning starters, including three seniors – forward Alex Murphy and defenders Jasmin Griffin and Megan Smith. Murphy is 10 goals and two assists shy of school records in those respective categories. Other returning starters include five juniors – goalie Miranda Estep, defender Ashley Bramble, forward Ashley Hammons, and midfielders Laura Ewald and Maggie Valerio. Also making an impact in the midfield will be sophomore Lindsey Haynes, one of 10 underclassmen on the team. “We will have a balance of youth and experienced players,” head coach Jan Bennett said. “Barring injury, we should have a nice run.”
McAuley
The McAuley girls’ soccer team went 6-10-2 in 2008
and should be improved in 2009. The Mohawks return Olivia Jester, Michelle Watson, Madi Fry, Molly Schlottman, Abby Vehr and Chloe Caldwell. Abby Osborne and Sam Rack are two new players that could develop into key contributors for McAuley. Head coach Melissa Frampton said the team’s goal is to have a winning season. “I think the team has the potential to finish in the middle to the top of the GGCL,” she said.
Mount Healthy
First-year head coach Victor Yockey inherits a Fighting Owls squad that finished just 3-13-1 last season. Yockey, however, is optimistic. “We have a strong core of returning starters,” he said. Among those starters are senior captains Haleigh Owens (M), Maura Enderle (D) and Dominique Roseman (D). Freshman forward Amanda Jeffries, meanwhile, should provide some punch for an offense that was shut out 10 times last year.
Roger Bacon
Tom Eckart enters his first year as head coach of the Spartans and will try to improve a team that finished 5-14 and won just one league game in 2008. Eckart will rely on senior forward Kayla Bush (12 goals), junior forward Carly Foster (three goals), junior defender Brittany Bollmer, sophomore forward Danielle Mitsch and sophomore defender Kara Vetere. “We have a very young team this year, but the girls have been willing to work very hard and have a great attitude,” Eckart said. “We should improve as the season progresses and they become more comfortable playing together.”
PROVIDED
Second to none
The Hat Tricks B98 team celebrate finishing second overall in the Cincinnati United Cup, Aug. 15-16, battling through heat and with either one or no sub. In front, from left, are Adam Eckart of Greenhills, Roger Epure of Colerain, Michael Barwick of Forest Park and Nathan Miller. In second row are Austin Fulton of Finneytown, Bradley Fronk of Reading, Evan Daugherty of Cheviot, Joshua Neal of Colerain and Thomas Kelly of Oxford. In back is Coach John Neal.
Winton Woods
The Winton Woods girls’ soccer team struggled at times in 2008, finishing 312, and will look to improve on that in 2009. The Warriors, coached by Kurt Fischer, started the season with a loss to Finneytown but rebounded with an 8-0 win over Deer Park. Imani Rugless leads the team with three goals for the Warriors and Sabrina Mercer had two goals and two assists in the first week of the season. Mark Chalifoux
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Extracurriculars cut in Winton Woods school district It was with deep regret that the Winton Woods Board of Education recently announced the immediate elimination of student activities and the closure of school facilities for students in grades K-8. All extras such as sports, concerts, clubs, trips and other enrichment activities have been canceled. The district no longer has the additional funds to offer these activities due to the failure of our Aug. 4 levy. For a complete list of cuts, go to www.wintonwoods.org/parentlevy-letter-june-24-2009. The following cost-cutting measures will also be made as soon as current contracts can be
CH@TROOM Last week’s question
Do you think allowing casino gambling would hurt charitable events and fundraisers such as Monte Carlo nights and church festivals? “The casinos in Indiana are 2030 minutes away from the Cincinnati area. They are not affecting local charitable events and fundraisers here or there. Those casinos bring in large tax revenues to Indiana and their local communities. Ohio could be reaping those same tax revenues and helping itself out of the tax shortfall it currently has. The guess here is Cincinnati will have the tax drain of two stadiums while Kentucky joins Indiana with enhanced gaming capabilities. So then even more Ohioans can spend their money in adjoining states. Go figure!” T.D.T. “Casino gambling is long overdue in the state of Ohio. But of course we will have plenty of opposition from states that Ohioans go to and gamble like Indian and Michigan. They will spend millions of dollars to doom the real benefits of Ohio casinos that include: good jobs; entertainment; economic development; and revitalization of communities. Religious zealots (myopic moralist) will condemn gambling, being the purist they think they are, have yet to lie down in front of a moving Ohio car heading to Indian to gamble demanding repentance or risk the perils. These religious zealots are themselves too busy heading to Kentucky to by their cigarettes and alcohol. Lastly, Ohio casinos will not hurt charitable events. I have yet to see the archdiocese file bankruptcy because it will demand parishioners to increase their tithings and public schools refuse to hold festivals – will continue to always ask its communities to support increased spending by more school levies.” G.D.W. “No. Many westsiders are strong loyal supporters of their church festivals and organizations. This commitment will stay forever has it is woven into our values.” B.L.
Next question What do you think is the enduring legacy of Ted Kennedy? Every week The Hilltop Press asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answer to hilltoppress@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line.
met: • All school buildings and properties (except Winton Woods High School) will be closed when school is disJack Lee missed. • To reduce Community (e.g. Press guest expenses mowing, cleancolumnist ing, trash removal, security, repairs, scheduling, etc.), there will be no activities at these sites once the school day ends. • Non-school activities on
school facilities will be canceled. This includes: YMCA before- and after-school programs, enrichment classes, community sports leagues that use district buildings, and after-school events sponsored by Scouts, booster clubs, PTA and other parent and civic groups. The board of education deeply regrets having to make this announcement as we support these extra-curricular experiences as valuable to the growth of our students. We will be asking voters to approve emergency funding (a tax levy) in the Nov. 3 general election. If the voters approve emergency funding then, activi-
ties and facilities for grades K-8 will again be made available to our students as soon as possible. If the emergency funding is denied by the voters, similar cuts to all sports and extra-curricular activities at Winton Woods High School will be made. These cuts would be devastating for students seeking college scholarships in sports and academics. The Winton Woods Board of Education realizes this is a critical time for our students and for the reputation of our communities. While concerns about the economy have made many reluctant to tax themselves, these funds are needed to keep the cur-
rent level of school programs alive. We ask that our parents and community members be informed and engaged. The board welcomes your questions and suggestions as we work though this difficult period together for the benefit of our children, our homes, and our communities. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help, contact me at 619-2300 or robert jacklee@gmail.com or Tim Cleary, board vice president, at 821-9900, ext. 106, or tcleary@fuse.net. Jack Lee is the president of the Winton Woods City School District.
Congrats to summer reading superstars All 17,000 “signs” point to a successful summer for families in Forest Park. From June 1 to July 31, more than 17,000 preschoolers, kids and teens in Hamilton County achieved Library Superstar status during Creature Feature, our 36th annual summer reading program. Along the way, these sensational summer readers encountered creatures of all kinds between the covers of books and
in-person at the library’s line-up of creepy crawly programs. Upon completing the final level, they earned the treasured book prize and proudly displayed their “A Library Superstar Lives Here” yard signs for all to see. This year the entire family – parents and grandparents, too – experienced the power of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s summer reading program together.
By actually participating alongside the kids, they generated super powers of their own and became reading role models for the Library Superstars in their lives. Research suggests that seeing adults engaged in reading for pleasure is one of the best ways to promote childhood literacy and help children grow into happy, productive and literate adults. Congratulations to all of the Library Superstars and their read-
ing role models! We wish you a wonderful school year, and we hope you’ll continue to harMillie Henley ness the super Community powers available to you for free at Press guest your library. columnist Millie Henley is children’s librarian at the Forest Park branch library.
Globe Awards
Four employees of Winton Woods City Schools were honored for their outstanding work in the district. The 2009 Globe Award winners are, from left, Director of Technology Rhonda Hobbs, Winton Woods High School Guidance Secretary Pat Woeste, Transportation Director Kristi Hooper and Winton Woods Middle School Spanish teacher Lisa Giblin. “At last year’s convocation ceremony, we asked staff members to set goals that would support our district goals of increasing academic achievement, improving culture, and assuring fiscal stability,” said Dr. Camille Nasbe, superintendent. The district’s administrative leadership team then nominated staff members from each classification – teachers, administrators, and exempt and classified employees – who had met their goals. PROVIDED.
Pro-life policies can’t stop at abortion Last month, I came under attack for a vote I cast in support of women’s health and education in underserved communities in greater Cincinnati and across the country. I am proud of my record as a pro-life legislator and I am a member of the bipartisan Pro-Life Caucus in the House of Representatives. I opposed President Obama’s decision to reverse the Mexico City policy which banned the use of taxpayer dollars to promote or fund abortions in countries receiving American aid. I have written to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that I will oppose any health care legislation that would provide public funding for abortion. I will continue to stand up for greater Cincinnati’s pro-life values, even when it is not politically popular or expedient. But being pro-life means more than being anti-abortion. Pro-life values require us to protect life at
all stages, and that means supporting policies that promote the health and wellbeing of our most vulnerable citizens, including the born as Steve well as the Driehaus unborn. I recently Community voted against a Press guest measure that columnist would have restricted the use of Title X funding. Critics of Title X have tried to misrepresent this critical women’s health program, but the regulations are crystal clear: “None of the funds appropriated under this title shall be used in programs where abortion is a method of family planning.” Instead, Title X helps to provide low-income women with health care services such as can-
cer screening and mammograms, as well as funding family planning services that help reduce the number of abortions. Thousands of women in Greater Cincinnati and millions more in the United States rely on Title X. I have been criticized for supporting Title X because Planned Parenthood is a provider of these services. While I strongly disagree with Planned Parenthood’s position on abortion, they are currently one of very few organizations helping to provide the vital health care – mammograms, pap smears, cervical cancer screenings – that falls under Title X. To be clear, no Title X dollars can be used to provide abortions, no matter who receives the funding. The federal government has oversight authority to verify how Title X grants are used, and any provider that violates the regulations would lose Title X funding.
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As a pro-life legislator, I support alternatives to providing Title X funding to Planned Parenthood. But until we find those alternatives I will not vote to punish lowincome women and families by depriving them of this critical care. Such a vote would contradict a true pro-life stance and place an additional burden on those who are struggling most to access health care services. I will continue to fight for prolife policies in Washington, and I will ensure that a pro-life voice is heard as we move forward with health care reform in Congress. I will stand by my commitment to vote against any public funding for abortion, and I will represent our community’s pro-life values on all components of this reform effort and every other issue that comes before me in Congress. Steve Driehaus (D) represents the 1st District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Mary Tomlinson, Springfield Township, browses and buys a few of the books on sale by the Greenhills Community Church, Presbyterian, book club. It was part of the Greenhills Trash to Treasures community yard sale. HEIDI FALLON/STAFF
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Mick and Jane Acus, White Oak, help arrange the array of antique items for sale at the indoor market at the Greenhills community yard sale. The market was inside their church, Greenhills Community Church, Presbyterian.
Village yard sale offers day of bargains By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com
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Sam Schardt, Springfield Township, left, looks through the assortment of old jazz albums that John Punkari, Green Township, had for sale. It was part of the Greenhills Trash to Treasures community yard sale.
Folks came from across town and across the street to seek out the Greenhills Trash to Treasures community yard sale. The day of bargains has become an annual event
for the village’s historical society. Residents were able to share their treasures while an indoor market at the Greenhills Community Church, Presbyterian housed an indoor market with room after room filled with books and antiques.
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Rob Treinen and Vic Russo grill up lunch for hungry shoppers at the Greenhills community yard sale sponsored by the village historical society.
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Chris Newcomer, Greenhills, takes a last look at the stack of newspapers he’s collected and was ready to part with at the Greenhills community yard sale.
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Luke Wagner, 6, counts the money while his sister, Morgan, 4, pours the drinks at their refreshment stand. The siblings said they were raising money for their college funds. HEIDI FALLON/STAFF
Heather Strupe tries to convince neighbor Jack Manning he can’t live without this vintage sewing machine. Her sales pitch didn’t work.
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Connor Pollard, 7, said he was hoping folks would buy all his old toys so he could buy a few new ones. He as taking part of the Greenhills Trash to Treasures community yard sale.
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Greenhills Historical Society board members Pat Cottingham, left, and Chris Russo decide on price tags for pitchers to add to their table of items for sale. They were taking part in the Greenhills Trash to Treasures community yard sale.
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Members of the Greenhills Community Church, Presbyterian youth group had plenty to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth including an array of brownies, cookies and cupcakes. From left is Caroline Carter, 14, Greenhills; Semhar Tsegay, 14, Forest Park; and Aaron Walters, 12, Forest Park. It was part of the Greenhills Trash to Treasures community yard sale.
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, S E P T . 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. Line Dance Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Line dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 3216776. Springfield Township.
FARMERS MARKET
Farm Market of College Hill, 3-6:30 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave., Parking Lot. Local produce and home-produced food. Presented by College Hill Gardeners. 542-0007; www.collegehillfarmmarket.org. College Hill.
PUBLIC HOURS
Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.8 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. F R I D A Y, S E P T . 4
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Cincy A2, 8 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1553 Kinney Ave., Advanced level square dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Mount Healthy. Ramblin’ Roses, 8 p.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Plus level square dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Springfield Township.
COMMUNITY DANCE
International Folk Dancing, 8:30-11 p.m., Twin Towers, 5343 Hamilton Ave., Soft-soled shoes recommended. No partner needed. Instruction 8:30-9:15 p.m. Family friendly. $5 donation. Presented by International Folkdancers of Cincinnati. 541-6306. College Hill. Concert and Dancing, 11 a.m., Uptown Farmers Market, 8078 Colerain Ave., Gazebo. With belly dancers. Audience participation segment included. Free. 238-6616. Colerain Township.
FESTIVALS
Labor Day Weekend Festival, 4:30 p.m.midnight, St. Margaret Mary Church, 5217387. North College Hill. St. John Neumann Summer Festival, 4 p.m.-midnight, St. John Neumann Church, 742- 0953. Springfield Township.
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 - BLUES
Saturday Nite Blues, 6:30-10 p.m., Pit to Plate BBQ, 8021 Hamilton Ave., Presented by Pit To Plate BBQ. 931-9100. Mount Healthy.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Tommy Emmanuel, 8-10:30 p.m., McAuley High School, $25. 484-0157; www.gcparts.org. College Hill.
NATURE
Liar’s Club, 2 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Harbor Pavilion. Figure out which of two stories about unusual nature artifacts is true. Prizes. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. Wilderness Skills: Fire, 2 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road. Learn about primitive and modern methods of basic firestarting. $5, vehicle permit required. Registration required online by Sept. 5. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.
PUBLIC HOURS
Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.8 p.m., Winton Woods, Free fishing, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.
SUPPORT GROUPS
FESTIVALS
Labor Day Weekend Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, St. Margaret Mary Church, 1830 W. Galbraith Road, Games, food, rides, grand raffle and music. Family friendly. Through Sept. 6. 521-7387. North College Hill. St. John Neumann Summer Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, St. John Neumann Church, 12191 Mill Road, Food, games for all ages, rides, bands, raffles and bingo. Through Sept. 6. 742- 0953. Springfield Township.
PUBLIC HOURS
Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.8 p.m., Winton Woods, Free fishing, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 5
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Diamond Squares, 8 p.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Plus level Western square and round dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Springfield Township.
Support Group for Parents, 1-2:30 p.m., Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center - College Hill, 5642 Hamilton Ave., Education and support in dealing with children having emotional disorders or neurobiological brain disorder/mental illness. Grandparents/caregivers welcome. Free. Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness of Hamilton County. 351-3500. College Hill. S U N D A Y, S E P T . 6
FESTIVALS
Labor Day Weekend Festival, 3-11 p.m., St. Margaret Mary Church, 521-7387. North College Hill. St. John Neumann Summer Festival, 4-11 p.m., St. John Neumann Church, 7420953. Springfield Township.
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RECREATION
Mini-Triathlon, 10 a.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Challenge family and friends in a mini triathlon: walk/run, bike and paddle. Participate solo or in teams of two or three. Cookout at finish line for participants. $20, vehicle permit required. Registration required online by Sept. 3. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Caregivers Support Group, 4-5:30 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, For those who care for or supervise the frail, elderly or disabled. Baby-sitting with advance notice. Free. 931-5777. Finneytown. M O N D A Y, S E P T . 7
PUBLIC HOURS
Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.8 p.m., Winton Woods, Free fishing, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. T U E S D A Y, S E P T . 8
BUSINESS MEETINGS
Mount Healthy Business Association Monthly Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Just One More, 7511 Hamilton Ave., Banquet Room. Dinner available at 6 p.m. for nominal donation. Free. 923-1985. Mount Healthy.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Continentals Round Dance Club, 7 p.m., North College Hill United Methodist Church, 1930 W. Galbraith Road, Phase III-V round dance club for experienced dancers. Ballroom figures: waltz, two-step, cha cha, rumba, tango and bolero. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. North College Hill. Wormburners, 8-10 a.m., The Mill Course, 1515 W. Sharon Road, Senior men golfers, ages 55 and up. Golf and picnics. New members welcome. $25. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 923-3808. Springfield Township.
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. 9292427. 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.
RECREATION
NATURE
Sensory Hike, 2 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, “Trust walk” on the Great Oaks Trail to create a sound map of the woods. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.
PUBLIC HOURS
Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.8 p.m., Winton Woods, Free fishing, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.
Outdoor Archery, 5:30 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Registration required online by Sept. 3. Tips, tricks, information on compound bow and target practice. Ages 8 and up. Adult must accompany ages 17 and under. $15. 5217275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. W E D N E S D A Y, S E P T . 9
PROVIDED.
Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel helps kick off the Greater Cincinnati Performing Arts Society’s third season with a concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at McAuley High School, 6000 Oakwood Ave. Tickets are $25. The performing arts society is hosting several concerts to raise money to support area Catholic schools. For more information, call 484-0157 or visit www.gcparts.org. T H U R S D A Y, S E P T . 1 0
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DANCE CLASSES
Royal Rounds - Advanced Workshop, 1 p.m., Greenhills Community Church Presbyterian, $5. 929-2427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Greenhills. Line Dance Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, $4. 321-6776. Springfield Township.
FARMERS MARKET
Farm Market of College Hill, 3-6:30 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, 542-0007; www.collegehillfarmmarket.org. College Hill. F R I D A Y, S E P T . 1 1
FESTIVALS
Our Lady of the Rosary Octoberfest, 6 p.m.-midnight, Greenhills Village Commons, Winton and Farragut roads, Games, food, raffle, music, rides and children’s activities. Presented by Our Lady of the Rosary Church of Greenhills. Through Sept. 13. 825-8626; www.olr.net. Greenhills. Octoberfest, 6 p.m.-midnight, Our Lady of the Rosary Church of Greenhills, 17 Farragut Road, Games, food, grand raffle, entertainment, bid-n-buy, basket raffle and more. Through Sept. 13. 825-8626. Greenhills.
FOOD & DRINK
TGIF Tasting Series, 7-9:30 p.m., Mill Race Banquet Center, 1515 W. Sharon Road, More than 20 lagers, ales and porters. List of drinks available on Web site. Beer, food and music. $25.95; $21.95 advance. Reservations required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.
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PUBLIC HOURS
Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Winton Woods, Free fishing, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.
FESTIVALS
Our Lady of the Rosary Octoberfest, 5:30 p.m.-midnight, Greenhills Village Commons, 825-8626; www.olr.net. Greenhills.
RECREATION
Friday Night Float: Kayak Basics, 7 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Pointers on kayaking and discuss history of lake. Participants must fit properly in provided personal flotation devices. Includes refreshments. $10, vehicle permit required. Registration required online by Sept. 9. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 1 2
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Skirts and Shirts, 7:30 p.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Plus level Western-style square and round dance club. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Springfield Township.
COMMUNITY DANCE
International Folk Dancing, 8:30-11 p.m., Twin Towers, $5 donation. 541-6306. College Hill.
Celebrate Mount Healthy, Noon, Mount Healthy City Park, McMakin and Perry streets, All ages. Wheel car show, children’s activities, Cincinnati Zoo’s Wildlife Comes to You, DJ, live music and concessions, plus fireworks at 9 p.m. Presented by Mount Healthy Business Association, Inc. Through Sept. 13. 831-8840. Mount Healthy.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Wilderness First Aid, 4 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Be prepared for accidents on the trail. $5; vehicle permit required. Registration required by Sept. 10. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.
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. Springfield Township.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Mike Wade Trio, 7:30 p.m., Cincinnati Grill, 4 Endicott St., $5. 742-1900. Greenhills.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Shhhhh the Poets are Here, 8-11 p.m., Shhhhh Restaurant, 5915 Hamilton Ave., Judges pick poetry reading winner. $3, performers free. Through Dec. 23. 834-8433. College Hill.
PUBLIC HOURS
Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.8 p.m., Winton Woods, Free fishing, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.
SUPPORT GROUPS PROVIDED
Elaine Youngs, pictured, is one athlete scheduled to compete at the AVP Crocs Tournament of Champions at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, Friday, Sept. 4, through Sunday, Sept. 6. Tickets are $5-$90. Visit www.avp.com.
Diabetic Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Dr. Cynthia Tabar, registered dietitian, discusses group members’ concerns about their diets, glucose readings, and more. Family members welcome. Free. Registration recommended. 931-5777. Finneytown.
PROVIDED
“Dinosaurs Unearthed,” the third most-attended exhibit at The Cincinnati Museum Center, comes to an end on Monday, Sept. 7. It is the first exhibit in the world to feature a set of full-size, feather-covered dinosaur models. Recent discoveries suggest some dinosaurs may have been covered in feathers for camouflage. Tickets are $15, adult; $10, child. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.cincymuseum.org or call 513-287-7000.
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September 2, 2009
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How do we deal with the unfairness of life? Sooner or later we know that life is not fair. It never was. It never will be. Though that fact infuriates us at times, we are powerless to change it. Rather, it presents us with the challenge of what to do with such a life or with the cynical attitude it often engenders. Even though we may be religious-minded people, God does not step in to make our lives fair. Earth is not heaven. Earth is not where all unfairness is righted. As analyst Robert A. Johnson puts it, “The world is not supposed to work. All it does effectively is produce consciousness.” It is to wake us up before we die. It is to create situations that can potentially form us by how we choose and how our egos deal with the inequities that surround us.
Spiritually we are called upon to discover that life is a mystery and a paradox. We’re forged by it, formed by it, made whole by it. Unfairness is such a part of the fabric of life that the most noble spiritual leaders who have lived among us have all been treated unfairly. In fact, it contributed to their nobility. Are we to expect to be treated better than they? Do they not try to teach us how to transcend unfairness? One of the important questions we must ask ourselves at times – and which serves as an indicator of whether we’re becoming cynical through our experience of unfairness, or more whole – is, “How do I behave in the face of things I cannot change? In the face of things that are obviously unfair?”
One of the best real-life examples in someone else’s life was the example George Will wrote of years ago in Newsweek. It was about his son Jon, the oldest of four children. Jon had just turned 21 years old and his father characterized him as a happy and active young man. Yet a crucial fact was that Jon has Down syndrome. George wrote, “… this is a chromosomal defect involving degrees of mental retardation and physical abnormalities.” Then we wrote of his son’s condition words we might all remember, “Jon lost, at the instant he was conceived, one of life’s lotteries, but he was also lucky. “His physical abnormalities do not impede his vitality and his retardation is not so severe that it inter-
feres with life’s essential joys – receiving love, returning it, and reading baseball box scores. Jon has seen a brother two years younger surpass him in size, get a driver’s license, and leave for college, and although Jon would be forgiven for shaking his fist at the universe, he has been equable. I believe his serenity is grounded in his sense that he is a complete Jon and that is that.” George Will and his family evidently love son Jon very much. He approaches head-on the unfairness of life wrought in their own family, and for Jon, accepting the fact that, through no fault of his own, “Jon lost one of life’s lotteries.” It’s most probable that you and I have already lost some of life’s various lotteries, and may lose some more. Does that need to be
an utter catastrophe? In fact, it is not winning all Father Lou the lotteries that Guntzelman most tests our mettle. Perspectives There’s a short prayer we might offer for ourselves when life’s unfairness gets in our face: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” 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.
Be on the lookout for moisture conditions in your house The termites were in the same spot back in 1999. At the time of that last treatment the Harprings had bought inspection and damage repair plans, so they called the termite treatment company. “The inspector came out and informed us right away it was not their problem, it was our problem because there’s too much moisture,” Debbie said. The moisture is in the crawlspace underneath their house and it’s that moisture that attracts termites. Yet, the contract with the treatment company specifically excludes coverage if there’s moisture. “I didn’t know if we had moisture before or after. I had no idea because nobody ever said anything to us about moisture being in the
crawlspace,” Debbie said. The termite treatment company had Howard Ain conducted inspecHey Howard! tions three times a year – but they were only checking a termite baiting system located in areas around the house. No one ever checked under the home, in the crawlspace where the termites had been found in the past. There is an access panel to the crawlspace right out back so no one has to be home for the inspectors to check. Debbie Harpring said she was quite surprised to learn
termites are back and that they had done considerable damage to her home. This occurred even though she was supposed to get regular inspections. “I think that’s what the whole contract is about, they’re supposed to inspect my home to make sure there were no termites – and that was never done,” she said. So I contacted the termite extermination company, which sent out an independent inspector. He found inactive termite mud tubes and signs of other destructive insects still in the crawlspace. He concluded moisture, as well as termites, caused more than $9,300 damage to the house. The termite treatment company told me it values its long relationship with the
Harpring family and so has agreed to pay for the full amount of repairs – both from the termites and moisture – even though it is excluded from its contract. Bottom line, everyone should be aware of, and look out for, any moisture conditions in and around their house – particularly crawlspaces. Moisture can attract termites as well as
lead to a number of other problems including mold. 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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When you own a home, it’s always a good idea to get regular termite inspections to prevent possible infestation. But a Tristate couple who got termite treatment 10 years ago, and regular inspections since then, says they were shocked to find termites had returned with a vengeance. Debbie Harpring and her husband, Todd, had bought a termite inspection and protection plan and recently started remodeling their bedroom. “The contractor said, ‘What is that dip in your floor?’ We had to take everything out of the room. Todd said, ‘I don’t know, never noticed it – that’s where the bed has always been.’ They said well, we’ve got termites,” Debbie said.
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Life
September 2, 2009
Reader spills the beans with Napa recipe
I was in a meeting the other day when a colleague told me how nice I looked in
my magenta and black suit and trendy peep-toe heels. I had to laugh because
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had he seen me a few hours earlier in tank top and shorts digging potatoes he might have had a different opinion. But I think I’m a lot like most of you: one look for the professional side and one for the personal side. It’s the personal side that helps keep me balanced in my high-tech world. I guess that’s why today was a perfect day: up early, feed the chickens, pull weeds from the garden, hang clothes on the line with enough time left to can peaches and make wild elderberry and rose petal jellies. Labor Day’s almost here and I’ve got some good recipes for your celebration.
Napa Valley baked beans
Indian Hill reader Clare Ackerman shared this recipe recently. “Always a hit,� she said. Stir together: 1 can each: kidney, pinto, baked beans, French cut green string beans (drained) 1 jar chili sauce 1 ⠄2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon or so
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Bake at 3 2 5 degrees for about two hours Rita or so, Heikenfeld u n c o v Rita’s kitchen e r e d . C o v e r when beans start to thicken, stir occasionally.
My attempt at Uno’s salad dressing
Clermont County reader Monica Friedl loves the blueberry pomegranate vinaigrette dressing from Uno’s in Anderson Township. Rick Arbic, kitchen manager/chef told me the salad is an iceberg and romaine mix and they add cucumber, tomato and onion, a couple ounces of Gorgonzola and some candied walnuts which they purchase from a vendor. Uno’s dressing is from its food service. Rick told me it has blueberry purÊe, vinegar, sugar, oil, etc. It’s hard to re-create restaurant dishes – that’s why I always tell you to enjoy them there. 1 cup pomegranate blueberry juice (Kroger has it) 1 tablespoon red onion or more to taste White wine or rice vinegar – start with a tablespoon 1 ⠄2 teaspoon garlic minced Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil or soybean oil (Uno’s contains soybean) or more to taste
My candied nuts
Any nut works here. Uno’s uses walnuts
1 egg white from large egg 1 tablespoon water 1 bag nuts (anywhere from 10-16 ounces) 1 cup sugar 1 ⠄2 teaspoon salt Cinnamon if you like – start with a couple good shakes. Preheat oven to 250 degrees and spray cookie sheet. Mix sugar, salt and cinnamon. Set aside. Whisk egg white and water until frothy. Add nuts and coat evenly then toss in sugar mixture until coated. Pour in single layer on sheet and bake 45 minutes to an hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool and store covered at room temperature.
Rita’s roasted garlic quinoa salad dressing
Carol Yeazell of Springfield Township needs a recipe for the quinoa salad dressing at Whole Foods in Rookwood. Here’s one I use for quinoa and bulgur wheat salad. I’m thinking a squirt of Dijon mustard would be excellent, too. 1
â „2 to 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled Lemon juice to taste (start with 2-3 tablespoons) 2-3 tablespoons canola
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Several Northern Kentucky, east- and west-side readers are sure happy with the chocolate zucchini bread recipe: • “The best zucchini bread ever.â€? • “More like a dense chocolate cake than bread – son loves it.â€? • “The best thing that’s happened to zucchini.â€?
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Jimmy Gherardi’s lemon blueberry pie Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen� in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.
College Hill parish resumes celebration By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com
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A special speaker series is planned as part of the 100 anniversary of St. Clare Catholic Church, 1443 Cedar Ave. in College Hill. The parish is continuing the St. Clare Centennial Speaker Series that began in the spring. Speaker series Chairman Pete Mosher said more than 60 people attended in March and April to hear presentations.
After a summer hiatus, St. Clare Church will welcome the following speakers to conclude the series: Former Channel 9 newscaster and Catholic media personality Brian Patrick will present, “Media: the Catholic Perspective� at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25. Professor and lecturer Father Bob Hater will present, “Finding God in the Stories of Our Lives� at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. Catholic clowns Snuggy and Starlight will present a
program for children on both Tuesday, Aug. 25, and Tuesday, Sept. 22, both at 7 p.m. The series will be hosted in the St. Clare Church basement and light refreshments will be served after the presentations. For questions or details about the St. Clare Centennial Speaker Series, call the parish rectory at 541-2100 or contact Speaker Series Chairperson Pete Mosher at 277-1630 or peterdmosher@gmail.com.
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Raymond Kater Jr.
Raymond J. Kater Jr., 77, North College Hill, died Aug. 24. Survived by wife Sarah Kater; grandsons Nathan, Zachary; brothers James, Charles Kater. Preceded in death by sons Jeffery, Gregory. Services were Aug. 28 at St. Margaret Mary. Arrangements by Neidhard-Gillen Funeral Home. Memorials to the American Cancer Society and American Heart Association.
Ella Morris
Ella D. Morris, 84, Finneytown, died Aug. 27. Survived by daughter Doreen Hays; grandsons Greg Mastin, Brian Hays; great-grandchildren Gabrielle Mastin, Karl, Grant Hays; nephews Michael, Steve Morris. Preceded in death by husband Frank Morris. Visitation is 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, service at the
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Fleming Road United Church of Christ. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home.
Memorials to the Fleming Road United Church of Christ, 691 Fleming Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231.
REAL ESTATE COLLEGE HILL
1307 Cedar Ave.: Baba, Aaron to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas Tr.; $28,000. 1333 Hollywood Ave.: Hawkins, Patricia to Citimortgage Inc.; $112,000. 1502 Marlowe Ave.: Minnick, Kena L. to Lee, Nathan C. and Mary C. Hyatt; $119,900. 1506 Cedar Ave.: Saylor, Glenn W. to Taylor Bean and Whitaker Mortgage Corp.; $36,000.
About real estate transfers
5872 Winton Ridge Lane: Mullins, Glenn to Barlage, Joan A.; $246,000. 5880 Winton Ridge Lane: Mullins, Glenn to Barlage, Joan A.; $246,000. 6025 Waldway Lane: Williams, Christian A. and Valenda E. to BAC Home Loan Servicing; $52,000. 6029 Lantana Ave.: Stickrod, Deborah C. 5 to Surrett, Ricky W.; $65,960. 6477 Devonwood Drive: Jackson, St. John and Sandra to Bank of America NA; $80,000.
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Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate.
FOREST PARK
11311 Lincolnshire Drive: Richburg, Bill to Richburg-Whitfield, Victoria; $108,000. 11319 Lincolnshire Drive: Phillips, Tonya to New York Mellon Trust Company NA; $78,000. 1332 Kristen Place: Cotton, Willie L.
The Corpus Christi Sports Last week’s clue. Complex on Springdale Road in Springfield Township contained last week’s Scavenger Hunt. Here are the callers who called in a correct guess: Anne Cole, Mike and Jewel Sterwerf, Dennis Cecil, Nanc y, Ton y, Louie and Lucky Poll, the Karle family, Dan Ems, Sue and Jim Garner, Gar y Garner, Bob and Marty Nuhn, and Margo Brown. Turn to A1 for this week’s clue.
III and Terri A. to Chase Home Finance LLC; $72,000. 1477 Netherland Court: TD Premier Properties LLC to Brown, Adrienne; $129,900. 1489 Waycross Road: Martin, Lori L. to Guenthner, Scott W.; $240,000. 2234 Rubicon Place: Cunanan, Agnes R. and Virgilio B. to Fannie Mae; $62,000.
Meet Dr. Bryan Fallis Friendship Baptist Church 8580 Cheviot Rd 741-7017 Gary Jackson, Senior Pastor Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Morning Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday Evening Services 6:30pm Wednesday Service 7:00pm AWANA (Wed) 7:00 - 8:45pm Well staffed Nursery, Active Youth & College Groups, Exciting Music Dept, Seniors Group, Deaf Ministry www.friendshipbaptistcincinnati.org
LUTHERAN Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS Rev Lyle Rasch, Pastor
Worship 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:20 am Traditional Service and Hymnbook
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Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)
“Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor” www. trinitymthealthy.org 513-522-3026
Creek Road Baptist Church
1553 Kinney Ave, Mt. Healthy
3906 Creek Rd., Sharonville, Cincinnati, OH 513-563-2410 elder@creekroad.org Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:45am, 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Pastor, Rev. David B Smith
Worship: 8:30 am traditional - 11 am contemporary Sunday School: 9:45 am Nursery provided
ROMAN CATHOLIC
Christ, the Prince of Peace
9927 Wayne Ave * Lincoln Hts, Ohio 45215 513-554-4010 Pastor: Fr Thomas Difolco African American in History & Heritage Roman Catholic in Faith & Practice Services: Saturday at 7:00p & Sunday at 10:00a You are always welcome at St. Martin de Porres
CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES Mt. Healthy Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
7717 Harrison Ave Mt. Healthy, OH 45231 Rev. Michael Doerr, Pastor 513-521-6029 Sunday 9:00 a.m...... Contemporary Service 9:45a.m...... Sunday School 10:45 a.m........ Traditional Worship Nursery Staff Provided “A Caring Community of Faith” Welcomes You
EPISCOPAL Christ Church Glendale Episcopal Church 965 Forest Ave - 771-1544 christchurch1@fuse.net www.christchurchglendale.org The Reverend Roger L Foote The Reverend Laura L Chace, Deacon 8am Holy Eucharist I 9am Holy Eucharist II 11am Holy Eucharist II Child Care 9-11 Healing intercessory prayer all services
Seek Jesus Share Jesus Serve Jesus
St. Stephen’s Episcopal C hurch 9191 D aly R oad, Springfield Tw p., 522-8628 w w w .s ts te p h e n s -c in c i.o rg The R ev’d D avid B. Bailey, Pastor Sum m er Schedule: June thru August Sunday, 8am & 10:30am Holy Com m union W ed. 7pm Evening Prayer First Sat. of each m onth, 10am Outdoor Stations of the Cross
LUTHERAN Christ Lutheran Church (LCMS)
Pastor Todd A. Cutter
UNITED METHODIST United Methodist Church 10507 “Old” Colerain Ave (513)385-7883 Rev. Joe Hadley, Pastor Church School for all ages 9:15am Worship 10:30am - Nursery Available www.cpop-umc.org “Small enough to know you, Big enough to care”
CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR 8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Entering God’s Presence"
Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am
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
Monfort Heights United Methodist Church
3682 West Fork Rd , west of North Bend Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Worhip 9:44am
Nursery Available * Sunday School 513-481-8699 * www. mhumc.org Spiritual Checkpoint ... Stop In For An Evaluation!
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
Faith Lutheran Church
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Sunday School 10:15 9:30 am Traditional Service 11:00 am Contemporary Service
4695 Blue Rock Road Colerain Township South of Ronald Reagan and I-275 923-3370 www.hopeonbluerock.org
3751 Creek Rd.
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www.sharonville-umc.org 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
Our mission is to provide state of the art medical and surgical care of the foot and ankle for improvement of quality of life and function.
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 Northminister Presbyterian Church 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
Nursery Care Provided
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
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH
EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN
Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor
3301 Compton Rd (1 block east of Colerain) 385-8342 Sunday School & Bible Class (all ages) 9:45am Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Saturday Evening Worship 5:30pm A great community church in a great community! Also home to Little Bud Preschool 385-8404 enrolling now! Visit our website: www.church-lcms.org
8265 Winton Rd., Finneytown www.faithcinci.org Pastor Robert Curry Contemporary Service 9am Traditional Service 11:00am
The staff at Progressive Podiatry will help you schedule an appointment, provide directions, and assist with any questions in a timely manner. The staff provides quality care with compassion for all patients.
5921 Springdale Rd 1mi west of Blue Rock
BAPTIST
St. Martin Dr Porres Catholic Church
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
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
Church By The Woods (USA) Sun Worship 10:00am Childcare Provided 3755 Cornell Rd 563-6447 www.ChurchByTheWoods.org ............................................
Taiwanese Ministry 769-0728
2:00pm
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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
931-2205 6997 Hamilton Ave 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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830 Thomas More Parkway, Edgewood KY 41017 • 859-331-2440 2475 West Galbraith Road, Suite C, Cincinnati, OH 45239 • 513-931-0083
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Dr. Fallis is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon. He focuses on all aspects of Foot and Ankle Care including Adult, Pediatric, and Geriatric Care. Dr. Fallis has been in practice for 8 years.
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On the record
September 2, 2009
POLICE REPORTS CINCINNATI DISTRICT 5 Arrests/citations
Demetrius McCollum, born 1990, possession of drugs, obstruction of official business and falsification, 6707 Plantation Way, Aug. 23. Sara Elizabeth Pfaffinger, born 1983, disorderly conduct, 1317 Groesbeck Road, Aug. 18. Michael Brown, born 1971, theft under $300, 1610 Cedar Ave., Aug. 22. Antwon Townsend, born 1982, theft under $300, 5804 Hamilton Ave., Aug. 23. Glen Leonard, born 1962, cultivate marijuana, 1532 Ambrose Ave., Aug. 21. Jennifer Dorsey, born 1971, telecommunication harassment, 923 W North Bend Road, Aug. 14.
Road, Aug. 15.
Stacie E. Tinsley, born 1987, assault, 5702 Argus Road, Aug. 22. Ebony Goosby, born 1979, violation of temporary protection order, 4800 Hawaiian Terrace, Aug. 17. Roland Steve McGhee, born 1962, violation of temporary protection order, 2739 W North Bend Road, Aug. 21. Risha Stepp, born 1984, violation of temporary protection order, 2509 Rack Court, Aug. 18. Bobby Stevenson, born 1986, after hours in park, 4800 Pine Ridge Road, Aug. 15. Eugene Bryant, born 1961, theft under $300, 5571 Colerain Ave., Aug. 21. Lucas King, born 1981, domestic violence, 5080 Hawaiian Terrace, Aug. 20. Tylisha Dillingham, born 1987, after hours in park, 4800 Pine Ridge
50th Anniversary
About police reports
Incidents Aggravated robbery
5736 Davey Ave., Aug. 22.
Breaking and entering
2030 Bluebell Drive, Aug. 20. 2034 Connecticut Ave., Aug. 15. 2053 Connecticut Ave., Aug. 18. 2075 Connecticut Ave., Aug. 15. 2505 Flanigan Court, Aug. 15. 5936 Monticello Ave., Aug. 20. 5985 Monticello Ave., Aug. 20. 6014 Hamilton Ave., Aug. 17.
Burglary
1436 Hill Crest Road, Aug. 18. 2343 W North Bend Road, Aug. 16. 2701 Hillvista Lane, Aug. 23. 2958 Highforest Lane, Aug. 19. 4800 Hawaiian Terrace, Aug. 15. 5088 Hawaiian Terrace, Aug. 17. 5555 Kirby Ave., Aug. 16. 5642 Vogel Road, Aug. 14.
5804 Hamilton Ave., Aug. 23. 5818 Elsie Ave., Aug. 18. 6071 Belmont Ave., Aug. 20. 6348 Savannah Ave., Aug. 18. 6591 Kirkland Drive, Aug. 18.
6397 Meis Ave., Aug. 14.
Felonious assault
1157 Groesbeck Road, Aug. 16. 5129 Colerain Ave., Aug. 14.
Robbery
Unauthorized use of motor vehicle
5470 Bahama Terrace, Aug. 15.
Theft
6016 Pawnee Drive, Aug. 18. Unauthorized use of property
1500 Groesbeck Road, Aug. 22. 2215 Raeburn Drive, Aug. 16. 5083 Colerain Ave., Aug. 19. 5311 Eastknoll Court, Aug. 22. 5571 Colerain Ave., Aug. 17. 5580 Colerain Ave., Aug. 17. 5599 Colerain Ave., Aug. 20. 5721 Hamilton Ave., Aug. 17.
5603 Littleflower Ave., Aug. 14. Vehicle theft 1006 Hill Crest Road, Aug. 22. 2509 Flanigan Court, Aug. 18. 5530 Hamilton Ave., Aug. 22. 5856 Renee Court, Aug. 16.
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GRAND RE-OPENING
Arrests/citations
Raymond Artis, 25, 1440 W. Kemper Road, drug paraphernalia, obstructing official business, drug abuse at 1199 Kemper Meadow, Aug. 12. Juvenile male, 13, curfew at 11615 Geneva Road, Aug. 18. Juvenile male, 15, curfew at 11615 Geneva Road, Aug. 18. Juvenile female, 16, assault, trespassing at 1203 W. Kemper Road, Aug. 17. Altha Baker, 24, 1534 Nathaniel,
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Stanley and Donna Mae (Berry) Wernz celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 29. Donna Mae (of Ashridge, Brown County, OH) and Stan (of Greenhills) were married at Peace Lutheran Church, Arnheim, Brown County, OH by the late Rev. William F. Frey. They currently reside in Wyoming, OH.
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The annual North College Hill community picnic will be 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7. The city’s Recreation Commission has had to change its traditional picnic plans due to the swimming pool being closed for the season because of the school construction. This year, the picnic will be on the grounds of the junior and senior high
school on West Galbraith Road. The commission is partnering with LifeSpring Christian Church to offer a variety of children’s games. There also will be an array of critters for folks to see up close and personal. As always, there will be plenty of food and beverages for all ages. The picnic is free and open to all North College Hill residents. For more information, call the city at 521-7413.
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50TH ANNIVERSARY Sept 13, 2009 11AM, Former members welcome.
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BAPTIST CHURCH
open container at 1000 Main Street, Aug. 17. Tyrone Tanks, 28, 9949 Arborwood Drive, obstruction of official business at 913 Glascow, Aug. 17. Juvenile male, 15, disorderly conduct at 987 W. Kemper Road, Aug. 15. Eireall Winn, 21, 212 Walton Ave., theft at 1143 Smiley, Aug. 12. Joshua Marrs, 18, 4231 Copperfield, criminal trespassing at 1440 W. Kemper , Aug. 12.
Community picnic Sept. 7
September 3rd, 2009
NILLES POINTE
The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: • Springfield Township: Chief David Heimpold, 7291300. • Mount Healthy: Chief Al Schaefer, 728-3183. • Cincinnati District 5, Captain David Bailey, 5698500. • North College Hill: Chief Paul Toth, 521-7171. • Greenhills: Chief Thomas Doyle, 825-2101. • Forest Park: Chief Phil Cannon, 595-5220.
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