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Four volumes of high school memories, complete with handwritten messages of hope and affection and autographs of fellow students and teachers, found their way back to the old alma mater recently. Marie Stein George donated her Zem Zem high school yearbooks from 1933-36, to Mount Healthy High School. George was the youngest of 11 children. The daughter of a farmer, she says she was surprised her parents gave her money for the books. “Those books cost a dollar apiece,” she said. “And that was a lot of money in that day. I hear they pay $49 now and I don’t know how families afford it.” She remembers going to the high school, which is the current Mount Healthy City School District administrative office, after she graduated from Monfort Heights Elementary School, and then on to Southern Ohio Business College. “I was fortunate to go,” she said. “It was the depression, and my parents were German and strict. My father told me if he heard I was playing around with school, I would come home and do housework like the other girls. I didn’t want to do that, so I took it seriously.” After she graduated, she worked at Cornice Co. She met her husband at a Camp Washington nightclub run by the Helmer family. “It was a respectable place,”

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Marie George, 93, recently donated all four of her high school yearbooks to Mount Healthy High School. George attended the school from 1933 through 1936. she said. The couple and Marie’s mom lived on West Fork Road, and the yearbooks survived the 1974 tornado, which took the roof off their house. “We lived in an old remodeled school house,” she said. “We were the only house on West Fork that was destroyed. But we were lucky. Mother was 90 but she survived the tornado. The county came and said we couldn’t stay; It wasn’t safe.” So, after a short stay in a sister’s apartment, the Georges found a new home on Westwood Northern Boulevard.

They lived there 30 years. “You could watch people going to work, fire trucks going by … I loved all the action,” she said. Her husband died in 2005 and George, who turns 93 this week, now lives in the independent living area of Llanfair Retirement Center. She says she’s been going through her possessions and paring down. “We don’t have children, and they had to go somewhere,” she said. “I didn’t want them to end up at the Rumpke dump.” She said she has been sending pictures of her friends to their families.

“I think the kids like to see the pictures,” she said. The district appreciated the donation, as well. “The books she gave us are just priceless. Many of these books have the pictures of former teachers and educators whose legacies lived on through the naming of our current school buildings,” said spokeswoman Judy Ashton. “Ethel Frost, Matthew Duvall, Lulu Greener … The new buildings will preserve these names by naming the different wings of the building after them.”

Village plan ready for public review By Heidi Fallon

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After 10 months of work, a comprehensive plan is ready for Greenhills residents to review and village council to approve. Working with Hamilton County Regional Planning, a 17member steering committee studied and made recommendations in seven areas including image, redevelopment and the shopping center. The village should know as early as this week whether the loan to buy the shopping center is successful. The village’s Community Improvement Corporation, a non-profit group formed to promote economic development in Greenhills, applied for a $4.5 million federal stimulus loan. If approved, $2.5 million would go to buy the center and the remaining $2 million would to renovations. Municipal Manager Jane Berry said the comprehensive plan looked at ways the center could

The Greenhills Planning Commission will have a second public hearing on the village comprehensive plan at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, in the Municipal Building, 11000 Winton Road. On Oct. 27, village council has a third session to hear from residents before it takes action to adopt the plan. Copies of the plan are available to review at your local library branch or online at www.greenhillsohio.org. be coupled with the Commons and Community Building for a more strategic marketing scheme. The village’s ambitious redevelopment project, also addressed in the comprehensive plan, is nearing an end, Berry said. Two 60-year-old apartment buildings on DeWitt Court are scheduled to be torn down soon. The village is working with a nonprofit firm to deconstruct the

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Springfield homes in community open house The Springfield Township Board of Trustees will host an innovative event designed to encourage home ownership and invigorate the housing market in Springfield Township. Sold on Springfield Township is a one-day open house extravaganza with events and activities to showcase living in Springfield Township. The event will Sunday, Sept. 20. “This event is a first for Springfield Township. It’s a great way to show potential homebuyers what Springfield Township has to offer,” said Trustee Tom Bryan Sold on Springfield Township will begin at noon. Homebuyers are

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Donatos. After registration, homebuyers will then tour the houses they like, at their leisure. Open houses are scheduled throughout the day, noon - 4 p.m. For every open house toured, a door prize drawing ticket will be awarded. These tickets will be turned in and drawn for larger prizes at Winton Woods Parky’s Farm. For more information, call the township at 5221410 or go www.springfieldtwp.org

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Anyone interested in keeping up to date with what’s happening in the Ohio House of Representatives can get that information from State Rep. Connie Pillich (D – 28th District) during her next town hall meeting in Forest Park. Pillich, who took office in January, said the town hall meetings, as well as the

occasional question-andanswer session at local libraries, are designed to keep local residents in her district informed about the happenings at the statehouse. She said there’s always general discussion about current policy issues and she’s willing to address those who have concerns about what’s going on in Columbus. “We’ve been trying to have one event in the district every month,” she said.

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Task force proposed to study Clovernook site “My opinion is that it’s more important for us to spend our money on public safety,” Dewald said. “We rarely have more than two police officers on duty and I don’t agree that we should be spending money this way.” Jerry Thamann, in his last week on the job as the city administrator, said the city is close to hiring a new police officer. He said the required testing has been completed and a list of 10 candidates is being narrowed down to three to five to interview. Brooks said there is no plan to spend any money on the school as yet. However, the city will have to borrow to foot the bill for the estimated $250,000 needed for the new public works site. That estimate includes an

eight-bay garage and salt bin, Brooks said. The city won’t have access to the property until the school district moves into its new buildings next year. Brooks said it will be a tight schedule. “We will have to build a new building in three months,” he said. While the city’s budget is limited now, Brooks said it’s projected to be able to pay off all outstanding debts by 2014, excluding the public works construction loan. “We want to get a lot of input from a lot of people before we move forward,” Brook said. “The Clovernook school represents a wealth of potential. “The facility and that potential are all clearly stated as goals in

the city’s master plan adopted in 2008. “It was clearly pointed out in that plan that these are things we need to do for the city to move forward and be successful.” Pat Hendricks, a resident active with the Community Concerns group, said she has mixed feelings about the land swap deal. “It’s a money issue for me and I think we do need additional police protection,” Hendricks said. “Public safety should be a high priority in the city. “However, in some ways, it’s not a bad idea to have acquired the school building. I guess, I’m in a wait and see mode.”

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The Youth Embracing the Spirit and the Parent Youth Organization of St. Margaret Mary in North College Hill recently served up dinner to folks at the Ronald McDonald House. From the start of the line is Megan Petrey, Wilma McGlasson, Alex McGlasson, Gail Florea, Emily Kauffman, Ian Clark and Nick Martin.

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North College Hill Mayor Dan Brooks said he’s hoping a community task force will help the city determine the best use for Clovernook Elementary School. The city obtained the school building along with the adjacent North College Hill City School District administrative office in a land swap several months ago. The city is giving the school district property that currently houses the public works department and salt bin. The district will use that site for parking. Brooks said it’s likely the city will tear down the administrative offices, but there is no plan on how best to utilize the elementary school and surrounding land

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New McAuley principal says it’s a dream job By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com

Chris Pastura says stepping into the principal’s office at McAuley High School is like going to bat after Hank Aaron. “It’s a little intimidating to follow Cheryl,” he said. “But she’s an excellent mentor and I think she is in the right place at the right time for our school.” Cheryl Sucher is the president of McAuley High School and Pastura has taken over the duties of principal at the all-girl school. After 11 years as an assistant principal at Notre Dame Academy, in Park Hills, Ky., Pastura said he was ready to take the lead at a school. “I wanted to make the move, and McAuley really is a dream come true,” he said. “It has a similar atmosphere and I am really blessed to be here.” He says the school has an atmosphere of being a family that is very attractive. “There are lots of great academic schools – and McAuley is that, as well. But one of the interview panel told me the school cares deeply and intentionally tries to create a family atmosphere that includes the (Sisters of) Mercy values. It’s all here.” Pastura says the school is making a conscious effort to promote those values of faith, excellence, compassion, service, leadership and hospitality. A banner in the cafeteria reminds students daily: “We’re on a mission to achieve the brilliance of balance.” Pastura says that balance is important to teach and model. “Whether it’s arts, academics or athletics, we don’t want to be out of balance,” he said. “And we need to model that for our students.” He balances his work playing in a weekend band, the Mix, which plays festivals, weddings and corporate parties. The group played at St. James Festival this year. “We gave up on making it big, and now it’s just fun,” he said.

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Chris Pastura is settling into new routines in his new job as principal of McAuley High School.

The Pastura file Here’s a quick rundown on new McAuley principal Chris Pastura. Vital statistics: Married 10 years to wife Aninha who he met as a missionary in Brazil. Two children, Nico, 6 and Carmen, 15 months. Lives in Edgewood, Ky. Favorite color: Blue Favorite Graeter’s flavor: Coconut Chip Best date night: Good dinner and conversation with wife Aninha; no kids allowed. Pizza toppings: Load it up: pepperoni, sausage, olives, pepperocini, “We play everything from old standards to today’s music. None of his students knew him this year, but next year? “It’s going to be fun,” he said.

onions, mushrooms and fresh tomatoes. Hobbies: Music, camping, outdoors Roots for: McAuley, University of Notre Dame where he’s enrolled, Xavier basketball and the Bengals. Book that most influenced his life: The Bible. “I know it sounds canned, but it’s true. The stories always inspire me.” Message to students: “My door’s always open. There is power in a conversation. When you sit down and talk about things you can avoid so many problems.” He thinks the school year will be fun, too, and he says he is looking forward to it. Pastura says McAuley staff and assistant principals Connie

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McAuley High School Principal Chris Pastura has a weekend gig as the lead singer of The Mix, a local band that plays festivals, receptions and corporate parties. Kampschmidt and Kelly Grote are a great team. “I see us refining, renewing and revitalizing,” he said. “The culture is move forward, pursue excellence, and strive to improve. We are all on the same page. “I walked into a system here where there is no need to change direction. I believe my job is to

oversee continuing improvement.” Pastura says he’s made the transition to his new school and when Notre Dame Academy plays McAuley this year in sports, he has no divided loyalties: He’s a Mohawk fan. “A little friendly competition never hurt anybody,” he said.

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The religious order creating a new Catholic high school in Cincinnati needs an extra year to pull it off, in part because of the economy. The DePaul Cristo Rey High School will move its scheduled opening from fall 2010 to fall 2011, said Sister Jeanne Bessette, school president. The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, which is launching the school, is still negotiating a location. They had hoped to sign a deal in August on a school in a central neighborhood of the city, but that hasn’t happened yet, Bessette said, declining to specify the location. The building will need renovation and other key personnel have yet to be hired, so Bessette and the Sisters of Charity decided to postpone the opening.

“The external force … is the economy,” Bessette said. “Because this kind of school relies so heavily on our students being able to have jobs in the real marketplace, we decided to respect where the economy is and let it bounce back a little bit.” At the 24 Cristo Rey schools nationwide, poor and mostly minority students receive a college prep education while working one day a week in entry-level and office jobs. Their earnings pay for about 70 percent of their tuition. In Cincinnati, 26 employers have signed “letters of interest” to hire Cristo Rey students, including Corporex, Fifth Third, Good Samaritan Hospital, Merrill Lynch and Macy’s. A couple hundred parents and students have inquired about the school, Bessettee said. Not having a building puts DePaul Cristo Rey at a disadvantage, compared to other Cincin-

nati-area Catholic high schools, which are planning recruiting campaigns now to begin attracting next year’s students this fall. Usually by early January students have visited schools and narrowed their selections. Cristo Rey hasn’t hired a development director to help market the school, Bessette said. Also, the school still has to firm up donations for about $1 million, about a quarter of what it takes to start the school. The national Cristo Rey network, based in Chicago, usually requires start-up schools to raise enough to operate for two years. Cristo Rey will be the first new Catholic school in Cincinnati in about 50 years and it will be the first one here to be funded mostly with parttime jobs held by students. The first class will enroll 100 to 125 freshmen and each year the school will add a grade.

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Members of the La Salle High School class of 2009 received $10,756,874 in scholarship awards. The following is an alphabetical list of La Salle’s top 25 academic seniors, the colleges they will attend, honors they have received and any scholarships or awards they earned: • John Beischel – Ohio State University. Trustee Scholarship and Stadium Scholarship Ohio State University; Academic Merit Scholarship Tulane University. • Joe Bova – University of Cincinnati. Cincinnatus Scholarship, University of Cincinnati; Portfolio Scholarship, Cleveland Institute of Art; Presidential Merit-Based Scholarship, Pratt Institute. • Matthew Calardo – George Washington University. Board of Trustees Scholarship, George Washington University; Fireside Essay Scholarship; Dean’s Merit Scholarship, University of Dayton. • Nicholas Ciambarella – University of Cincinnati. National Merit Commended Student. University of Cincinnati Scholarship and Alumni Scholarship University of Cincinnati; Dean’s Scholarship, Ohio Northern University. • Daniel Eiser – University of Dayton. President’s Merit Scholarship, Founder’s Grant, President’s Special Grant and National Alumni Association Scholarship, University of Dayton. • Riley Eschenbach – Ohio State University. Cincinnatus Century Scholarship, University of Cincinnati; Trustee Scholarship and Hendrix Engineering Scholarship, Ohio State University. • Joe Gillespie – University of Cincinnati. Cincinnatus Scholarship, University of Cincinnati; Flagship Scholarship, University of Kentucky; Success Award, Miami University. • Andrew Harmon – University of Cincinnati. Marvin P. Kolodzik Business Scholarship, Cincinnatus Century Scholarship and Academic Competitive Grant, University of Cincinnati. • Jared Hilgefort – University of Cincinnati. Cincinnatus Founders Award, Technology Scholarship and Applied Science Scholarship, University of Cincinnati.

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This week in soccer

• The game between Finneytown and Oak Hills high school boys ended in a 2-2- tie, Sept. 3. Zack Bedinghaus and John Hesse scored Finneytown’s goals. • Winton Woods High School boys defeated Roger Bacon High School in a 5-0 shutout, Sept. 3. Ben Steinhauer and Jay Barnes each scored two goals for Winton Woods; Jake Senger scored one goal; Tresor Vunda made six saves. • Mt. Healthy High School girls defeated Withrow 4-0, Sept. 9. Mt. Healthy’s keeper was Chelsea Larkin. Nevoteni Daniels scored two goals and Mariah Lehnhoff and Amanda Jeffries each scored one goal. • McAuley High School girls defeated West Carrollton in a 7-0 shutout, Sept. 9. McAuley advances to 4-0 with the win. Kortney Pfiefer was McAuley’s keeper. Olivia Jester scored two goals and Chelsea Maag, Makenzie Shanks, Abby Osborne, Sam Rack and Emily York each scored a goal. • Winton Woods boys defeated Anderson High School 1-0, Sept. 10. Winton Woods advances to 4-0-1 with the win. Winton Woods keeper Tresor Vunda made 12 saves. Respicio Cerritos scored the only goal.

This week in tennis

Finneytown High School girls defeated Roger Bacon High School 3-2, Sept. 9. Finneytown advances to 4-3 with the win. Finneytown’s Tomaro defeated Foster 6-0, 6-0; Evans defeated Quinn 6-3, 61 and Gates defeated Cook 61, 6-0.

This week in volleyball

• Roger Bacon High School defeated Princeton High School 25-3, 25-5, 25-7, Sept. 3. • McAuley High School defeated Mason High School 20-25, 25-16, 17-25, 25-20, 15-7, Sept. 8. • Finneytown High School defeated Deer Park High School 25-15, 25-17, 25-21, Sept. 8. • Roger Bacon defeated Purcell Marian 25-8, 25-12, 25-7, Sept. 10.

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Devin Brown sure didn’t look like a back-up last Friday. Brown, who started in place of injured senior quarterback Denzel Larkin, led Mount Healthy High School to a 28-13 win over Aiken Sept. 11. Brown rushed nine times for 116 yards, including a 36-yard touchdown run to give his team a 28-7 lead and put the game out of reach. “He showed great leadership tonight,” Mount Healthy head coach Arvie Crouch said of Brown. Third-string quarterback Devin Burton also saw action, as Larkin, who suffered an ankle injury, will likely return to action this week. Mount Healthy led Aiken 13-7 at halftime, but a goalline stand in the third quarter changed the momentum of the game. “The defense didn’t play to their potential in the first half, but then they stepped it up,” Crouch said. “They did their job tonight.” Aiken’s lone second-half score was a 26-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Anthony Taper with 10 seconds remaining in the game. “He was good at times,” Aiken head coach Troy Green said. “He’s still a work in progress.” Aiken fell to 0-3 with the loss. “We’re just young; I look on the field and see almost all sophomores and juniors,” Green said. “We’re trying to develop winners. Winner’s don’t always win, but you still have to have a winning attitude.” The Falcons were without the services of starters Clarence Carter (RB), Anthony Dodds (WR) and Eric

unanswered points thanks to a stellar ground game. Robert Shannon rushed 15 times for 157 yards, while quarterback Dakota Dartis scored three rushing touchdowns. North College Hill (3-0) plays at Patterson Sept. 17.

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Mount Healthy High School senior quarterback Devin Brown (17) looks for a block and then cuts up field for a 36-yard touchdown run against Aiken.

St. Xavier 24, Louisville St. Xavier 7

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Cincinnati St. Xavier’s Lonnie Rucker (28) fights to break free from Louisville St. Xavier’s Matt Wilson (42) during the first half of play at St. Xavier stadium in Louisville, KY, Sept. 11. Rucker (OL), but all should return for Aiken’s game against Hughes (0-3). “Aiken has great players and great coaches,” Crouch said. “Their kids played hard.” Mount Healthy, meanwhile, plays at Walnut Hills (3-0) Sept. 18. “We’ll be ready, they’ll be ready – we hope to keep it rolling,” Crouch said.

Senior Luke Massa was 11-for-18 passing for 158 yards and two touchdowns, while sophomore running back Conor Hundley rushed 18 times for 112 yards. Louisville St. Xavier entered the game averaging 42 points per game, but the Bombers held them to 180 yards of total offense and did not allow a completed pass until the fourth quarter. The Bombers, which are allowing just 5.7 points per game, are ranked No. 21 nationally by USA Today. They host Louisville Trinity Sept. 18.

Sycamore 23, Roger Bacon 10

Senior Jorian Hudson had a two-yard touchdown run for the Spartans, which led Sycamore 10-0 midway through the second quarter. Roger Bacon, however, could not stop Sycamore’s DeCarlos Smith, who ran 22

times for 180 yards and two touchdowns. The Spartans (1-2) plat at Carroll (2-1) Sept. 18.

La Salle 33, Lakota East 7

The Warriors steamrolled another opponent with the ground game as Winton Woods ran up 398 yards of offense. Jeremiah Goins ran 16 times for 118 yards and Dominique Brown picked up 109 yards on 19 carries. Bishop Watterson has the honor of trying to stop the Winton Woods juggernaut next as the Warriors hit the road for that game on Sept. 18.

Junior quarterback Drew Kummer was 18-for-29 passing for the Lancers and had career highs in yards (258) and touchdowns. Senior wide receiver Matt Woeste had a 47-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter and also hauled in a seven-yard touchdown reception to start the second half. La Salle (3-0) hosts Elder (3-0) Sept. 18.

Middletown Madison 26, Finneytown 10

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Aiken University High School junior quarterback Anthony Taper surveys the field against Mount Healthy before tucking the ball and running.

McAuley soccer finds early success By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com

The McAuley High School girls’ soccer team has had a strong start to the season, winning the first four games of the 2009 campaign. “It’s going well and the team has pulled out some big wins at the end of games,” head coach Melissa Frampton said. McAuley scored game-winning goals in the final 10 minutes in three of the four Mohawk victories. “We’ve got a totally new system and the girls have responded and everyone is moving in the right direction,” Frampton said. “We don’t settle for ties or mediocrity; we push them to be the best at all times.” The team has had strong contributions from many players, but sev-

eral stand out early in the season. Sophomore Olivia Jester scored six of the team’s first seven goals and has been a big offensive force for McAuley. Senior defender Lauren Schmitt is another player who has stepped into a key role and performed admirably for the Mohawks. Senior Madi Frey isn’t as big of a scoring threat as Jester, but Frey assisted on more than half of the team’s goals in the first three games and has been one of McAuley’s top MARK CHALIFOUX/STAFF playmakers. McAuley senior forward Madi Frey breaks away from several West Carrollton defenders. “It’s exciting for me to see they want to push themselves to the next everyone else is following.” exciting match from start to finish,” level,” Frampton said. “And they defMcAuley has several big home Frampton said. initely have a better unity across the games on the horizon, including a “It’s different from what they board. They want it for each other. showdown with Ursuline Sept. 16 have seen in the past. There will be The seniors are tired of how things and a game with Fairfield Sept. 19. good play on both sides and it will be were and are ready for a change, and “If fans come out they will see an intense and exciting.”

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La Salle High School boys won the Greenville Treaty City Invitational, Sept. 8, with 47 points. Colerain was second, Tippecanoe was third, Moeller was fourth, Carroll was fifth, Graham Local was sixth, Northmont was seventh, Alter was eighth, Troy was ninth, Springboro was 10th, Lima was 11th and Shawnee-Springfield was 12th. La Salle’s Ethan Bokeno was the fourth top finisher at 16:18.95; La Salle’s Travis Hawes was fifth with a time of 16:18.99.

This week in golf

• St. Xavier High School boys won the first of six meets for the GCL League Championships, Sept. 3. St. Xavier shot 151, Moeller and Elder both shot 153, and La Salle shot 169. • McAuley High School’s Alisha Wellman shot 1 over par 36 on the front nine at Hillview, Sept. 3, helping McAuley girls defeat Colerain 166-209.

• St. Xavier High School’s Andrew Dorn shot an even par 36 on the front nine at Hyde Park, Sept. 8, helping St. Xavier boys score 153 to defeat Moeller’s 154, Elder’s 156 and La Salle’s 168. • McAuley’s Lindsay Decher and Alisha Wellman both shot 9 over par 45 on the back nine at Shawnee Lookout, Sept. 8, helping the McAuley girls defeat Harrison High School 183-256. • St. Xavier boys defeated Sycamore High School 159197, Sept. 9, at Terrace Park Country Club. • Finneytown High School’s Matthew Sawyer shot 4 over par 39 at Hartwell Golf Course, Sept. 9, helping his team defeat Reading 166193. Finneytown advances 33 with the win. • McAuley’s Michell Schmidt was a co-medalist with Ursuline Academy’s Megan Tenhundfeld Sept. 9 with a 3 ovre par 39 on the front nine at Miami Whitewater. McAuley, however, fell to Ursuline 166-174. • McAuley’s Michelle Schmidt shot 6 over par 42 on Meadows at Weatherwax,

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Sept. 10, helping her team defeat Fenwick 179-259. McAuley advances to 10-1 with the win.

Star celebration

STAR Soccer Club celebrates its players along with the girls and boys high school soccer teams from Finneytown High School and Wyoming High School. At 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Wyoming High School, 106 Pendery Ave., the Finneytown boys play the Wyoming boys and will feature more than 25 STAR players. The next night, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Finneytown High School, 8916 Fontainebleau Terrace, the girls get into the act with Wyoming traveling to take on Finneytown. More than 15 STAR club players will compete in the girls’ match. All STAR Soccer Club players who wear their team jersey to either or both games will receive free admission (player parents will pay regular admission) as they watch these high school and highcaliber players compete.

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The Cincinnati Lakers AAU basketball team celebrates placing sixth in the Division I National Championship out of more than 70 teams, going 3-0 in pool play and 7-1 overall. In front are Rodrick Caldwell and John Bubenhofer of White Oak. In second row are Micah Blythe, Jorden Anderson and Jeremy Larkin. In third row are Ashon Riggins, Jamel Howard of College Hill, Jarrid Fisher and Damion Blythe. In back are

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The Cincinnati Hat Tricks U7 boys claim third place in the championship round at the KickIt 3v3 Midwest Regional Tournament in Racine, Wis., Aug. 8-9. The team faced stiff competition and had a difficult first day, but came firing back the next day to defeat a team they lost to in pool. From left are Kyle Daugherty of Cheviot, Dylan Thompson of Forest Park, Isaiah Neal of Northbrook and Alexander Templeton of Groesbeck. In back is Coach/Trainer John Neal. PROVIDED

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“Yes, because they are so engrossed in their conversation that they: can’t use a turn signal (and they are drinking coffee with the other hand, or applying makeup), weave into my lane as they are yakking it up, or put their foot on or off the gas pedal depending on the course of the conversation. I hate it when I am sitting at a red light and I see in my rear view mirror someone coming up behind me who is talking on the phone (or texting) NOT slowing down until the last minute … Phew!” C.A.S. “No. No. No. No. No. Individuals must take responsibility for their own actions … We need less government. Next they will want to take away your drivers license when you reach a certain age or your too old for a medical treatment so go home and suffer until you kick the bucket. If we don’t stand up for our rights we will loose them. Wake up Americans; it is later than you think” B.B. “No. There have been times I’ve had to get directions while driving and I always use an earpiece. As long as one can keep their hands on the wheel, by using an earpiece blue tooth, or headset there shouldn’t be a problem. I’ve seen countless people and teenagers driving with one hand. If there is a law, it would have to be worded very carefully so that those who keep their hands on the wheel and pay attention to ‘what’ they are doing don’t get punished for those who don’t.” S.B-T.

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Has there been a decline in civility at town hall meetings and public meetings in general? If so, why is this happening? 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. M.S. “While persons concentrating on traffic conditions while using cell phones while driving is a problem that I have witnessed too many times, I feel enforcement of a law to ban their use would be difficult at best. I would be more in favor of a requirement (or law) that all cell phones come equipped with a Bluetooth hands-free device that must be used at all times. At least with such a device drivers could keep their hands on the steering wheel, and eyes on the road … Plus, it could also prevent the growing problem of texting while driving.’ W.K.S. “I have seen all too often many drivers who are distracted by talking on their cell phone or texting while attempting to drivel; including myself, although, I refuse to text. While talking on my cell, I am coming up on a red-light and stomp my brakes, solving a problem with work or adding a grocery list change or making a golf tee time or taking a phone number or punching in my password to obtain the voice mail I just missed. It makes me think, how this society ever survived before the technology. I truly believe we all think we are so important that we have to be glued to our work, or family teetering on every email from a hand held devices; when it wasn’t but a few years ago the cost of a then ‘car phone’ was not an accessory like it is today. It’s hard to demonize their usage when so many are using it. It’s hard to ban something that seems so harmless. But then, we’d have to ban the kids in the car which are an equal distraction, the spouse, and even more the radio, gezz, I think we need to ban WLW and Willie, the voice of the common man, from broadcasting in the car and my office.” G.D.W.

Talking to a friend of mine today, he commented on how we are becoming a “Delete Society.” The idea intrigued me. His contention is that much – if not most – of our communication is now being done, on a daily basis, via E-mail and texting. It is very easy to delete these from our computers and thus from our lives. With every deletion, however, we risk losing important pieces of our existence that, in the past, would be kept and handed down. For centuries, letters have been handed down that provide not only valuable genealogical information, but snapshots of life as our ancestors knew it. Today, we marvel that our ancestors could easily die from pneumonia, in a world without antibiotics. Tomorrow (I hope) our grandchildren may marvel that we could die of cancer. Photographs are even more subject to permanent loss. I know that I often receive photographs of events we have participated in, and they remain attached to Emails that, unless I am scrupu-

lously careful, end up getting lost or deleted. Even when we do transfer them from the Emails, they go into a digital file. Bruce Healey We currently Community have hundreds, not thouPress guest ifsands, of columnist a n o n y m o u s photographs on our computer hard drives. Sometimes I will take a memory stick, load it with the best photographs and have them printed, and put them in an album with captions. More often than not, however, they sit in a digital file, awaiting the first computer meltdown to come my way, sending the pictures to sleep with the digital fishes. Our parents and grandparents would have taken fewer pictures, had them printed and selected a few to put in an album (picture development and printing used to be a fairly expensive process).

Only a natural disaster such as a tornado or a fire could deprive future generations of the pleasure of seeing the lives of their grandparents and great-grandparents evolve. From this perspective, then, we are going back in time. For most people, tracing lineage or finding snippets of our ancestor’s lives before the 18th century is almost impossible. The vast majority of people led lives of quiet desperation, and simply trying to survive was so all consuming that they had little time or inclination to think of future generations. Besides, almost none of them could read or write anyway. So, for relatively brief period, we have been blessed with photographs on paper and the written word that combine to give us an idea from whence we came. Sadly, we are reverting to a time where so much knowledge was lost between generations. The irony in this is, of course, that we are living in “the age of information.” Bruce A. Healey is a resident of Blue Ash.

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“No. We should not live in a Nanny state.” B.L. “Yes, because they are one of the worst driving distractions I have ever witnessed. Driving is a fulltime job and even ‘hands free’ phones still have the driver splitting time between driving and concentrating on the phone conversation. I’ve had to many close calls, particularly when on my motorcycle, and most of the time they are caused by someone on a phone.” B.N. “I firmly believe there should be a law banning the use of cell phones, Twitter, and text message sending while driving. It is a safety hazard – while driving – one should focus on the car(s) in front, side and back. A lot of accidents happen while using the cell phone.” M.D. “No there should not. There are people every single day that can do it without being distracted. I believe that if talking on the phone while driving causes you to be distracted enough to where you can’t function behind the wheel, you should pull over or not talk while driving. Now texting is a whole different realm. That should be banned and should be punishable with fines if caught doing it while driving.”

“While, for safety reasons, all cell phone use should be banned, this is probably not feasible. However, handheld phone usage and, definitely, texting, should be banned. If not, then we shouldn’t ban drunk driving either since it is no more dangerous – and who would want to do that?” D.H. “Honestly, I believe any legislation preventing cell phone use during driving would be very difficult to enforce.” D.A.K. “Yes, in today’s busy world driving takes all the attention one can give. So many times I am behind someone and the light changes and they do not move then I notice they are talking on their cell phone.” L.S.

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Winton Woods High School parents, from left, Tina Stewart, Angela Murphy and Teresa Cleary show their support for the district’s upcoming levy on November 3 by wearing T-shirts created by the school’s Booster organizations. The three shirts support the arts (“Don’t silence our creative voice”), sports (“Don’t let this be our last season”) and academics (“Our future depends on strong academics”).

Living within our means is a lesson If there’s one thing this challenging economic climate has taught us, it’s how to live on less. We eat leftovers once in a while and save the more fashionable restaurants for special occasions. We’ve even learned to enjoy cutting back. It’s a little exhilarating and it makes us feel good about ourselves. Hurray for us! Let’s pat ourselves on the back. It’s not always easy to look on the bright side. But it can be refreshing when we stop taking ourselves quite as seriously as we did when we strived for external perfection. We find real satisfaction in realizing that the best things in life are free, or at least, on sale. It’s almost like a return to innocence. I’m fortunate to know other Cincinnatians who have faced financial loss with courage, faith and optimism. We can be proud of our show of strength. But while our public persona is brave – even cavalier – in private, some of us still confront daunting barriers to getting back on our feet. We’re worried the proverbial rug may be pulled further from

under us, leaving us less secure. It’s a valid concern. We wonder how much more we can pay our creditors before we’re bled dry. Mary Kathryn But the bills ‘M.K.’ Jones keep coming. And while Community skipping a lavPress guest ish meal is one columnist thing, telling our teen that he or she won’t be going to college this fall is quite another. If we’re facing foreclosure, things can seem pretty bleak, but we still have our family and friends. We experience new awareness that they really are more important than our material wealth. Still, we sometimes feel out of control. Especially when we can’t sleep, we lose our edge. When our resources are depleted, the best remedy for anxiety may be to give to others. No matter how inadequate we think our conditions are, there are still many with less. Have you noticed that cool breeze in the air? Soon it will be a frigid wind.

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Children are returning to school who don’t have shoes without holes in the soles. Some don’t have shoes at all. Surely there’s something we can spare. We don’t even need to give our belongings. We can give our time to others in a way that’s meaningful. If we’ve lost our jobs, while we may think we need to spend every moment looking for a new one, we can take a break now and then. It’s revitalizing to turn our thoughts to doing something nice for someone else. This is an opportunity. We can let down our guard, throw away any remaining scraps of pretension along with the egg shells and the coffee grounds, roll up our sleeves and give help to those who need it as much or more than we do. With newfound power, we can support one another in getting over the rough spots. As we discover our relative hardship isn’t so hard after all, the world might actually become a better place. Life is good. Here’s to better times. Mary Kathryn “M.K.” Jones of Hyde Park is writing books on protecting civil liberties as they relate to well-being.

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Kids, teens achieve superstar status

More than 28,000 readers of all ages – preschoolers, kids, teens, parents, grandparents and other adults – discovered the pleasures of reading together during the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s 36th annual summer reading program. From June 1 to July 31, they explored books, attended programs and won prizes just for reading. The preschool grandprize winners, who each received a Tough Trike, at local library branches were: • Jasmyn McGhee, College Hill branch; • Addy Steele, Forest park branch; • Ethan Hoskins, Greenhills branch; • Joey Sherwood, Groesbeck branch; • Haydon Hanekom, Mount Healthy branch. The kids grand-prize winners, who each received a one-year basic family membership to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, were: • Sydney Frazier, College Hill branch; • Zaid Badiger, Forest Park branch; • Desirae Brandy, Groesbeck branch; • Taylor Rolfes, Mount Healthy branch. The teen grand-prize winners, who each received a $25 Target gift card, were: • Destiny Underwood, Forest Park branch. • Caitlin Cunanan, Groesbeck branch;

• Kelsey Voit, Mount Healthy branch. The adult grand prize winners, who each received a $25 gift certificate to the Friends of the Public Library Used Book Sale, were: • Cindy Stegman, College Hill branch; • Carolyn Burdine, Forest Park branch. Their names were entered in the prize drawings after they completed four levels of the summer reading program. This year’s Creature Feature theme captured the imaginations of preschoolers, kids and teens. They encountered creatures of all kinds between the covers of books and in-person at the library’s programs like “Wildlife Comes to You” with the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Upon completing the final level of the program, more than 17,000 of the summer readers earned the book prize and displayed their “A Library Superstar Lives Here” yard signs. Overall program participation increased by nearly 6 percent from last year. Plus by participating alongside the Library Superstars in their lives, adults became reading role models. 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 literate adults.

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Joey Sherwood, left, is the winner of the preschool grand prize at the Groesbeck branch. He is pictured with his big brother, Jack. PROVIDED.

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Groesbeck branch children’s librarian Sam Bloom presents Desirae Brandy with the grand prize for kids, oneyear basic family membership to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

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Mount Healthy branch children’s librarian Mary Watring presents Haydon Hanekom with the grand prize for preschoolers, a Tough Trike.

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Groesbeck branch teen librarian Casey Titschinger presents Caitlin Cunanan with the grand prize for teens, a $25 gift card to Target.

Mount Healthy branch children’s librarian Mary Watring presents Kelsey Voit with the grand prize for teens, a $25 gift card to Target. PROVIDED.

Mount Healthy branch children’s librarian Mary Watring presents Taylor Rolfes with the grand prize for kids, a one-year basic family membership to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

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Carolyn Burdine is the adult grand-prize winner at the Forest Park branch library.

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Addy Steele, pictured with her mom Elizabeth, is the preschool grand-prize winner at the Forest Park branch library.

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Library Superstar Ethan Hoskins is the preschool grand-prize winner at the Greenhills branch library.

Forest Park branch children’s librarian Millie Henley presents Zaid Badiger with the grand prize for kids, a one-year basic family membership to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

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Sydney Frazier won the kids grand prize winner at the College Hill branch. Children’s librarian Lisa Insenga presented her with a one-year basic family membership to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

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College Hill children’s librarian Lisa Insenga presents Jasmyn McGhee with the grand prize for preschoolers, a Tough Trike.

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Destiny Underwood is the teen grand-prize winner at the Forest Park branch library.

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College Hill branch reference librarian Jennifer Weikert presents Cindy Stegman with the grand prize for adults, a $25 gift certificate to a Friends of the Public Library Used Book Sale.

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September 16, 2009

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, S E P T . 1 7

BUSINESS MEETINGS

Vinoklet Daze, 6:30 p.m., Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant, 11069 Colerain Ave., Dinner meeting. $35. Reservations required by Sept. 10. Presented by Colerain Township Business Association. 939-2652; www.ctbaweb.com. Colerain Township.

FESTIVALS

Oktoberfest, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Adults only., St. Martin of Tours, 3720 St. Martin Place, Parish Center. Games, German food and music. Presented by St. Martin Athletic Association. Through Sept. 20. 919-6191. Cheviot.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

VFW Post 7340 Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 7340 Charles R. Gailey, 8326 Brownsway Lane, Presented by VFW Post 7340. 521-7340. Colerain Township. Hamilton County Park District Board of Park Commissioners Meeting, 1 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.

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 a.m.-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 p.m.-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.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Bob Cushing, 9 p.m., The Neighbors Bar, 3269 North Bend Road, 481-8400. White Oak.

MUSIC - BLUES MUSIC - JAZZ

April Aloisio Trio, 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Cincinnati Grill, 4 Endicott St., $5. 742-1900. Greenhills.

SEMINARS

Becoming the Best Version of Your Self, 6:30 p.m., Twin Towers, 5343 Hamilton Ave., Keynote speaker, Matthew Kelly. Learn to see our everyday challenges and opportunities in a new light. Includes dinner. Benefits Life Enriching Communities Foundation. $100 couple, $50. Registration required. Presented by Twin Towers Senior Community. 8532008; www.lec.org. College Hill.

SHOPPING

National Suit Drive, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Men’s Wearhouse, 245-1345; www.nationalsuitdrive.com. Colerain Township. S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 1 9

ART EXHIBITS

Vintage Artists Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Watercolors, oils, acrylics and pastel paintings by artists from the Green Township Senior Center. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. Through Sept. 20. 923-3665. Colerain Township.

CIVIC

SHOPPING

National Suit Drive, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Men’s Wearhouse, 3645 Stonecreek Blvd., Men’s Wearhouse locations accept suit donations to provide unemployed men with necessary professional attire. Receive 10 percent store discount with donation. Store donates one tie per suit donation. 245-1345; www.nationalsuitdrive.com. Colerain Township. F R I D A Y, S E P T . 1 8

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Cincy A2, 8 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1553 Kinney Ave., Advanced level square dance club for experienced dancers. $5. 9292427. 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.

CRUISES

Winton Woods Roundhouse, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Enjoy a continental breakfast, then board the Winton Queen to cruise the lake or birds. Activities include golf lessons and fishing. Registration in the Great Parks Club for adults age 55 and older required. $25. Registration required online by Sept. 13. 521-7275. Springfield Township.

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Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road, Materials include leaves, grass clippings, brush, garden waste, tree trunks and prunings from trees or shrubs. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Environmental Services. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green Township. Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, 3800 Struble Road, Materials include leaves, grass clippings, brush, garden waste, tree trunks and prunings from trees or shrubs. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Environmental Services. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Colerain Township.

COMMUNITY DANCE

International Folk Dancing, 8:30 p.m.-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.

CRAFT SHOWS

Fall Festival Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Mount Healthy Christian Home, 8097 Hamilton Ave., Crafts, food, door prizes and entertainment. Includes car, truck and bike show with awards. Free; vehicle registration $5. 931-5000. New Burlington.

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Saturday Nite Blues, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m., Pit to Plate BBQ, 8021 Hamilton Ave., Presented by Pit To Plate BBQ. 931-9100. Mount Healthy.

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.

RECREATION

Family Wiffleball Event, 4 p.m., Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road, Includes food, music by Sullivan Janszen Band, contests, raffle, children’s area, Ben-Gal cheerleaders, giant screen TV and more. Four food tickets for pre-registered guests. Benefits Pink Ribbon Girls. $50 family. Registration for wiffleball tournament due by Sept. 11. Presented by Pink Ribbon Girls. 598-3089; www.pinkribbongirls.org. Green Township.

SHOPPING

National Suit Drive, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Men’s Wearhouse, 245-1345; www.nationalsuitdrive.com. Colerain Township. S U N D A Y, S E P T . 2 0

ART EXHIBITS

Vintage Artists Art Show, noon-4 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Free, vehicle permit required. 923-3665. Colerain Township.

CIVIC

Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, Free. 9467755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green Township. Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, Free. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Colerain Township.

COMMUNITY DANCE

Lakeridge Funfest, 1 p.m.-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. College Hill.

HISTORIC SITES

German Heritage Museum, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., German Heritage Museum, 4790 West Fork Road, Two-story 1830 log house furnished with German immigrant memorabilia. Free, donations accepted. Presented by GermanAmerican Citizens League of Greater Cincinnati. 598-5732; www.gacl.org/museum.html. Green Township.

MUSIC - JAZZ

Sunday Jazz Brunch, noon With The Mandy Gaines Trio., Cincin-

Acoustic Jam/Open Mic Night, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Poor Michael’s, 11938 Hamilton Ave., 825-9958. Colerain Township. nati Grill, 4 Endicott St., Music plays 3-7 p.m. $14.99 with brunch; $5 jazz only. Reservations recommended. 742-1900. Greenhills.

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.

FILE PHOTO

Jake Speed and the Freddies will appear at the Blue Rock Music Festival this weekend at Blue Rock Farm, 4125 Blue Rock Road. The festival, which runs noon to 8 p.m., is a benefit to raise money for Womens Way, a nonprofit organization that supports women in the arts. Also appearing are Raison D’Etre, Tracy Walker and EG Kight. There will be food, music, and arts and crafts as well. Guests should bring their own seating. Tickets are $20 per family or $10 per person, $7 for seniors. For more information, call 923-1414 or visit www.womenswayohio.org.

YOUTH SPORTS

Punt, Pass and Kick Competition, 2 p.m., Pleasant Run Middle School, 11770 Pippin Road, Competition open to boys and girls that will be aged 8-15 as of Dec. 31. Winners advance to Sectionals and then possibly to compete at Bengals vs. Browns game Nov. 29. Free. Presented by Northwest Mighty Knights. 851-7908; www.northwestmightyknights.com. Colerain Township. M O N D A Y, S E P T . 2 1

NATURE

Day Hike Survival Guide, 10 a.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Part of Active Aging Week. Parents and grandparents can learn what to take on day hikes, plus tricks to use when hiking with children. Registration required online by Sept. 19. 521-7275. Springfield Township.

SHOPPING

National Suit Drive, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Men’s Wearhouse, 245-1345; www.nationalsuitdrive.com. Colerain Township.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Job Search Support Group, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Consultants teach on topics to help with job search. Participants share leads and resumes. Free. Registration required. 9315777. Finneytown. Crohn’s & Colitis Support, 7 p.m.-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.

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HEALTH / WELLNESS

COMMUNITY DANCE

Wormburners, 8 a.m.-10 a.m., The Mill Course, 1515 W. Sharon Road, Senior men golfers, ages 55 and up. Golf and picnics. New members welcome. $25. 923-3808. Springfield Township. Digestive Disorders Lecture, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., Clippard Family YMCA, 8920 Cheviot Road, Learn alternative and natural ways to prevent and handle common digestive disorders including acid reflux, stomach cramps and constipation. Ages 21 and up. Free. Reservations required. 941-6464. Groesbeck.

Rep. Connie Pillich, 7 p.m., Forest Park Municipal Building, 1201 W. Kemper Road, Representative Pillich discusses state budget, key legislation, and issues and concerns with residents. All welcome. Free. Presented by Rep. Connie Pillich. 614-466-8120. Forest Park. Swing Dance Class, 8 p.m.-9 p.m., College Hill Town Hall, 1805 Larch Ave., Studio A. Beginner to intermediate East Coast Swing, with elements of Charleston and Vintage Jazz. $10. Presented by Contemporary Dance Theater. 591-1222; www.cdtdance.org. College Hill.

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

St. Clare Speaker Series, 7 p.m. Professor and lecturer Fr. Bob Hater, PhD, presents “Finding God in the Stories of our Lives.”, St. Clare Church, 1443 Cedar Ave.Includes separate children’s program for ages 4-11 and light refreshments. 541-2100. College Hill.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Senior Archery, 10 a.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Learn the basics of shooting a compound bow. Archers must be able to pull a minimum of 10 pounds draw weight. Part of Active Aging Week. $15. Registration required online by Sept. 21. 5217275. Springfield Township.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Lose it for Life, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Create and work personal plan to maintain your weightmanagement lifestyle. Free. Registration recommended. 931-5777. Finneytown.

RECREATION

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.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Senior Sundae Float, 3 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Part of Active Aging Week. Join a canoe or kayak float and have a sundae after. $10. Registration required online by Sept. 17. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township. PROVIDED

“Disney on Ice presents 100 Years of Magic” comes to the U.S. Bank Arena, Wednesday, Sept. 23, through Sunday, Sept. 27. It is a celebration of 65 of Disney’s characters. Times are: 7:30 p.m. through Saturday; 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.usbankarena.com.

SHOPPING

National Suit Drive, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Men’s Wearhouse, 245-1345; www.nationalsuitdrive.com. Colerain Township.

PROVIDED

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati USA brings beer, pretzels and all things German downtown, Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20, on Fifth Street, from Race Street to Broadway. Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. The World’s Largest Chicken Dance will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at Fountain Square. Visit www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com.

Life

September 16, 2009

Hilltop Press

When people turn into sheep Humans are supposed to need other human shepherds less and less as they mature. When immature, and still growing, we need parents, disciplinarians and teachers – guides outside ourselves. When we grow up – if we grow up – our guidance comes chiefly from within ourselves; a well-formed conscience and sense of responsibility. Guides outside of us never become completely unimportant, but much less necessary. A sad thing seems to be happening. Too many people seem to be acting as sheep. Sheeple are people who act like sheep. When that occurs, we don’t use our minds to study problems thoroughly and understand them effectively. We stop looking for truth. We graze on sound bites, slogans and little bits

of information lying on the ground that taste good. When we are turning into sheeple, we lose sight of truth and priorities. We become easy prey for manipulation by politicians, advertisers, bureaucrats, and sometimes even by people we call religious leaders. Our shepherds are called spin doctors – false shepherds who have no interest in the common good, us, or the truth, only their own agenda. As sheeple we have a strong flock instinct. We need to think and act as everybody else. It’s said that the instincts and logic of a mob gradually become lower than the individuals that comprise the mob. We turn our minds over to others. Sheeple are dazzled by words and forget justice; are moved by emotions and forget logic. We believe peers,

advertisers, politicians and celebrities about what is important in life. We acquiesce to anyone who claims to speak for God. The masses of people have been pictured as a huge pyramid. Most of us are depicted toward the bottom somewhere, and the numbers become fewer as the pyramid narrows and ascends. Psychologists such as Abraham Maslow urge us to become self-actualized and move upward. That means to grow in

knowledge and personal awareness of our own state and truths of reality. The journey upward is very difficult, but possible. Great spiritual teachers such as Jesus Christ told us what happens when we are transformed from sheeple to people, “ … you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” Free from what? Free from a flock mentality. Free from not recognizing our dignity. Free from ignorance, deception and being used by others. Free from

o u r Father Lou defenses Guntzelman and illuPerspectives sions in order to become our truest self. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

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Look very closely at shipping & handling Ads for products on TV and in print that don’t disclose the shipping and handling charges are becoming increasingly common. Such charges should be carefully considered before ordering because sometimes they can be quite substantial. That’s what a Westwood woman has learned. Sue LaRue has been analyzing ads and found several that either don’t disclose the charge or do so in very small print. “I think they’re saying two things. I think they’re saying ‘free shipping’ or ‘plus shipping,’ but they’re not saying how much the shipping is. That’s what happened in my case,” she said. LaRue answered an ad she saw on TV. “It said on TV it was $19.99 plus shipping. I went online and ordered it. No place did it say how much the shipping was,” she said. But, even after she placed the order for two of the items, she just got a printout without the prices. “I agreed to pay $39.98. The shipping and handling

was $65.80, but I didn’t know that till I got the package in the mail,” LaRue said. The packing slip showed the total cost came to more than $100 – something she says should have been disclosed upfront. She checked ads for products from different companies and found this is becoming more common. One ad touted the product as only costing $14.99, but the small print at the bottom said unless you cancel you’ll be charged three monthly payments of $39.99. After LaRue complained to the company about the shipping charges, a representative agreed to give her a $15 credit. But that still means the items she wanted cost her $40, and the shipping and handling cost $50 – more than the items themselves. “I just feel like they’re deceptive and if people aren’t paying attention they’re going to end up spending a lot of money they may not be able to get back,” LaRue said. So, I contacted the company LaRue had ordered from and was told they don’t dis-

close the shipping Howard Ain and hand l i n g Hey Howard! charges in the ad because the same ad is used in Canada and charges will be quite different there. They maintain they do disclose the charges before the transaction is completed – and after the state sales taxes are added. But, LaRue said she never saw that disclosure. And, while you can cancel your order and get back your money, you can’t get back the shipping costs. Bottom line, carefully watch out for shipping and handling charges in both TV and print ads. If they are not disclosed in the ad, be sure to look for the charges before you place your order. As we’ve seen sometimes those charges can be more than the items themselves. 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.

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MFor sheep to be sheep is admirable. That’s their true nature. Sheep are never extolled today or in the scriptures as being clever or courageous. They seem more helpless than resourceful. They frequently wander off and get lost and are easy prey for predators. When in trouble, they usually panic and bleat for help from the shepherd. Sheep are not very smart. Yet, who can blame a sheep for being a sheep? They live what they are. What would be troubling would be to see a bird or a human try to live as a sheep. Especially a human. We’ve been created with a rational nature. We are to grow, develop insight and wisdom, possess a mind that enables us to seek and recognize truth and have the courage to live by it.

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Life

September 16, 2009

Relish your fresh peppers this season

My husband Frank and I went to an A m i s h country produce auction in B a i n bridge, Ohio, near The Seven Rita Caves, at Heikenfeld the invitation of Rita’s kitchen f r i e n d s Bert and Bob Villing. It was something to see. As we approached the auction shelter, we saw horse-drawn wagons with huge amounts of pumpkins, melons and produce enter the graveled area. I understood that folks could bid on the whole wagonload. Inside the shelter you could walk around and check out the produce in smaller units, like a bushel of squash, three pecks of cucumbers, even up to 100 or so pumpkins and gourds. The little Amish boys were so cute – running around barefoot with sus-

Marge Miller’s apple dumplings

pendered overalls and hats. Bert and I bought some beautiful red and green peppers. I couldn’t wait to get home to make Bert’s red pepper relish. I also made stuffed peppers for supper, with rice, lamb, tomato sauce and seasonings.

Bert’s red pepper relish

No real recipe, but here are Bert’s guidelines slightly adapted by me. Makes 7 to 8 half pints. Measure ingredients after dicing. 6 cups of finely diced red bell peppers (or green, yellow, etc.) 11⁄2 cups finely diced onions Boiling water 1 ⁄2 cup diced jalapeños (opt.) Grind up peppers and onions in food processor, blender or just chop fine. Put in bowl and pour boiling water to cover. Let sit five minutes, then drain. Make brine.

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Rita’s rendition of Bert’s pepper relish.

Bring to boil:

2 cups vinegar (I used cider, but clear is OK) 1 cup sugar (more to taste) 11⁄2 teaspoons each: mustard seeds, celery seeds and dry mustard Put drained pepper mixture into brine and cook for five minutes. Pour into hot jars, clean rims and seal. Process in boiling water bath five minutes. You can also just cook this up, cool, put in freezer containers and freeze.

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Marge is known as the apple dumpling lady in Clermont County and at my church, Holy Trinity in Batavia. I love her dumplings with the wonderful cinnamon flavor. They are always the first thing to go at any of our events. This is for Nancy, who began cooking at age 11. “My mother was a wonderful cook and my best friend. She passed away last year,” she wrote. Nancy wanted to re-create her Mom’s dumpling recipe which used brown sugar and cinnamon. Nancy said her Mom’s sauce was a thin vanilla sauce using cinnamon. I’ve adapted this only slightly.

1 double pie crust 8 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cored (I’ve used whatever apples I had on hand) 4 teaspoons butter Mix the following and set aside: 1 cup granulated or brown sugar 1 generous tablespoon cinnamon Divide the prepared pie crust into eight equal pieces. Roll out each piece into the shape of a square about 6 to 8 inches. To test the size, place an apple in the center of it and see if you can bring the 4 corners up to meet at the top. Place 1 peeled and cored apple in the center of one of the squares of rolled pie

crust. Fill the cavity with some of the sugar/cinnamon mixture. Dot the top of the sugar with 1⁄2 tsp. butter. Bring one corner of the pastry up over the top of the apple. Take the opposite corner and overlap it over the first one. Moisten to seal these two together. Repeat with the last two corners of the pastry. Moisten to seal the last two corners together. Place the 8 dumplings in a sprayed baking dish.

Cinnamon sauce:

Combine the following syrup ingredients and cook for three minutes. If you can’t find cinnamon hearts, use a teaspoon of cinnamon and a drop or two of red food coloring if you want. 11⁄2 cups sugar 11⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups water 3 tablespoons lemon juice 7-8 cinnamon decorations (little cinnamon Valentine hearts) or more to taste 1 teaspoon vanilla (Rita’s addition) Pour the syrup over the dumplings in the baking dish. If you want, baste as they bake. Bake at 375 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes until well browned and a fork pressed into the apple tests soft.

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Additional recipes for slaw stuffed peppers, pepper relish, pepper hash and

Cooking with Rita and Friends

Join Rita Heikenfeld, Nick Tolbert (aka Midnight Gourmet) and Former Top Chef Chicago contestant Antonia Lofaso Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. as they host a dinner party. Sample some of Antonia’s favorite recipes as well as the recipes of local restaurants and chefs. Ticket price: $15 RSVP at: 513-247-6411 All proceeds will benefit the Freestore Foodbank. Ticket transaction will be completed at Macy’s prior to start of the event. Cash or check only. Make check payable to the Freestore Foodbank. vanilla sauce are in Rita’s online column at www.communitypress.com. Or call 513-591-6163 and leave your name and mailing address.

Coming soon

Farmhouse green bean and corn salad Cream puffs

Tips from Rita’s kitchen

Rewashing prewashed bagged greens: According to “Cook’s Illustrated,” additional washing of ready-toeat bagged salad greens is not likely to enhance safety. 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.

REUNIONS St. Dominic Class of 1969 – is having its 40th reunion from 8 p.m. to midnight, Friday, Sept. 18, at St. Dominic O’Connor Hall. Cost is $20 per graduate or $25 per cou-

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Teacher’s Last Name Allen Anderson Dukes Ellison

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September 16, 2009

BRIEFLY The Mount Airy Civic Club has its annual steak fry tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Little Flower athletic field, 5555 Little Flower Ave. Dinner is served beginning at 6 p.m. The cost is $20.

Beer history

Women’s Club members to hear about Foam Sweet Foam, the history of beer making in Cincinnati at the next Forest Park Women’s Club at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Forest Park Senior and Activity Center, 11555 Winton Road. You can enjoy a beer float (root beer that is) and pizza and hear Jim Bruckmann discuss the history of beer making in Cincinnati. Bruckmann is a docent with the Cincinnati Heritage Program. His family owned the Cumminsville Bruckmann Brewery from 1856 to 1949 and he knows a lot about the beer brewing tradition in Cincinnati.

Vet’s fish fry

The Wesley Werner American Legion Post 513 is cooking up breakfast and dinner for hungry folks with the next fish fry scheduled for Friday, Sept. 25. The menu includes several types of seafood starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Legion, 7949 Hamilton Ave. The next all-you-eat breakfast will be Sunday, Oct. 4 starting at 8:30 a.m., also at the Legion.

Funfest

Lakeridge Hall presents its monthly Funfest. This month’s theme is a Sock Hop. The funfest will be 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at Lakeridge Hall, Pippin and Banning Roads. There will be music by DJ Larry Robers, dancing, refreshments, a photo booth, and door prizes. Cost is $10 per person. Make reservations by calling 521-6211 or 521-1112.

Come worship

Highview Christian Church invites folks to an Outdoor Worship service at Colerain Park, 4725 Springdale Road. The celebration begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at the Colerain Park Ampitheater. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Childcare will be provided for youngsters ages 5 and under. There will be a church picnic following the service. Highview Christian Church is located at 2651 Adams Road. Call 825-9323 for information.

Band night

Plan now to attend the grade school band night at La Salle High School on Friday, Sept. 25. The evening begins for boys and girls in grades five

to eight who will meet in the La Salle band room in the De La Salle Center for pizza before experiencing the high school marching band and color guard and the Friday night performance under the lights. Students get in free to the football game. Parents are encouraged to attend. Adult football tickets will be sold at the game. You must RSVP to Brian Fischer at 741-2673 or bfischer@lasallehs.net.

Stamp classes

Learn to make handcrafted greeting cards during a special two-part workshop at the Springfield Township Senior/Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Thursday evenings, Oct. 1 and 8. The class is from 7-8:30 p.m. and the cost is $30 for residents and $40 for nonresidents. This workshop will be conducted by Mary Ann Mayers. She will introduce four rubber stamping techniques at each meeting and attendees will make four cards featuring those techniques. Attendees should bring a 12-inch paper cutter, scissors, and a glue stick or tape adhesive. Supplies for the cards are included. For more information call Mayers at 385-1637 or mmayers@fuse.net. A minimum of eight participants will be required to conduct the class, with a maximum registration of 16. Register at the Center, by calling 522-1154 or e-mail to tschneider@springfieldtwp.or g. Registrations will be accepted up to Sept. 29. Normal Center operating hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Talent show, dinner

Mount Healthy’s Got Talent will begin with dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Mount Healthy United Methodist Church, 7612 Perrry St. The dinner and talent show featuring a variety of acts and musical numbers. Dinner and show are included in the admission fee of $12 for adults and $6 for children under 11.

Pet blessing

A Blessing of the Animals will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 9191 Daly Road, near the corner of Daly and Compton roads. Pets should be on a leash or in a cage. The ashes of beloved pets can be scattered in the St. Francis Animal Memorial Garden. For more information please call 5228628 or e-mail the church at office@ststephens-cinci.org. Free refreshments will be provided for owners and their pets. St. Stephen’s has welcomed many kinds of pets from dogs and cats to opos-

sum, tortoises, rabbits and birds.

Church centennial

St. Clare Parish held the first Mass in College Hill Oct. 3, 1909, in the town hall on Larch Avenue. Throughout 2009 there will be events such as speakers, golf outing, picnics and special displays to commemorate the church’s 100th anniversary. A DVD, “100 years in 15 minutes,” highlighting special occasions, events and groups at St. Clare is available this month for $6. A book with approximately 60 pages of historical information and photos, including the 2009 events, will be available in December. The celebration will be capped off Oct. 3 with a procession from town hall to St. Clare Church and Mass, just

as parish members did in 1910 after a temporary church was built on Cedar Avenue.

Dater, Walnut Hills entrance testing

An entrance examination for Dater and Walnut Hills high schools will be given by appointment only at Dater High School, 2146 Ferguson Road, Saturday, Oct. 3. The exam is given to students currently in sixth through 11th grades in the Cincinnati Public School District. Students passing the exam are eligible for enrollment in seventh through 12th grades for the 2010-2011 school year. The deadline to register is Wednesday, Sept. 23. To schedule an appointment, call the test administration office at 363-0186.

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Arrive Friday Night to see Our Fire Works! Spend an evening in the park for an Iron Pour Hosted by the Columbus Area Arts Council Watch as artisans create works of art with molten iron! Free to the public

The Scavenger Hunt clue form last week came from the Mount Healthy salon sign for Turnin’ Heads buy Nina on Compton Road. Here’s who called in a correct Last week’s clue. guess: L e v o n n C e n t r u l l o , Ta m a r a Carmichael, Bob and Marty Muhn, Nancy Poll, To n y Poll, Louie Poll, L u c k y Po l l , C h e r i e S a u e r, L a r r y a n d A n n H o e f f e r. The following readers called in a correct guess to the Sept. 2 Scavenger Hunt clue: Anne Cole and La w r e n c e B r z e z i n s k i. Turn to A1 for this week’s clue.

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September 16, 2009

If another â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;-like storm comes, officials ready A little more than a year ago, some residents were without power for days, even more than a week. The remnants of Hurricane Ike coming up from the south then collided with a cold front from the north over the Ohio Valley and fed off each other. Fallen trees and live power lines cut off many of Cincinnati's hilly, woody neighborhoods, blocking residents' only way out. Suburban intersections became parking lots as thousands negotiated impromptu four-way stops without traffic lights. Duke Energy and the region's various governments say the storm cost them $56 million, a price tag that will eventually be paid by the public in addition to the countless roof repairs, lost groceries and tree removals. The people who prepare for such events â&#x20AC;&#x201C; utility officials and government emergency managers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; say they're more ready now after studying their responses which were criticized by many for their slow pace and the communications breakdowns.

Springfield Township

Service Director John Musselman said the town-

ship was forced to hire a private contractor to deal with the storm debris. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We set up Dumpsters in designated neighborhoods for residents to take their limbs and branches,â&#x20AC;? he said. From there, the private firm brought in heavy equipment to mulch and chip. The township did have use of a large grinder via the Hamilton County Solid Waste District. Chris Gilbert, assistant administrator, said the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expenses totaled $472,576 with FEMA reimbursing $354,432.

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Public Works Director Dave Buesking said there havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been any lasting effects from the storm that swept through the region about a year ago. He said clean-up efforts began immediately, and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downed trees and limbs were cleaned up in less than two months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We went at it hard for about five weeks,â&#x20AC;? Buesking said. He said Forest Park, like many communities facing massive clean-up efforts, was reimbursed for the added work by FEMA for about $150,000. Buesking said the city hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t changed its tactics in handling such weather

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John Knuf, city public works director, said the city spent $75,000 and was reimbursed $48,000. Without power at the city building, there had been hopes of buying a generator but so far the city budget has not allowed for the purchase, he said. Power was out three to five days.

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Bishop Bobby Hilton, Ph.D. and Word of Deliverance Ministries for the World senior pastor, and

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The village is continuing with its tree removal and maintenance program prompted after the wind storm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotten very aggressive and have so far taken down 100-plus trees with more to come,â&#x20AC;? Jane Berry, municipal manager said. She estimates the village spent $163,000 on the clean-up, $14,000 the first day, and was reimbursed $132,000 by the federal government. Power was out for more than a week in some areas of the village.

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munication with customers during repairs. Duke officials spent the first 24 hours after the storm determining the extent of the damage, and waiting for extra repair crews to arrive. Since last year, Duke has tapped its resources in the Carolinas, where major storm damage is more common, to deploy new software. They expect it to give a more accurate, faster picture of damage. Duke also is working on a $1 billion investment in digital smart-meters, planned before the storms, which will automatically inform the company when a customer loses power. "The Ike storm taxed our system to the maximum," Reeder said. "One of the things we learned is we have to get more information faster to customers." Duke also wants its callcenter employees to be able to work from home, to cut down on the frustrating busy signals that first annoyed, then enraged, FILE PHOTO desperate customers last Sustained high winds during the wind storm last September caused this tree to year. Also, Reeder said, the feel through the fence into the wires and substation on Winton Road near utility is reminding cusGalbraith in Springfield Township. Mark Roll was preparing to cut the tree down. tomers via letters and bill inserts that fire, police, hosshut down its computer syspitals and public infrastructem due to the storm. Duke Energy ture are priorities in a mass Bill Kocher, safety/servSince the storm, Duke power outage. Individual ice director, said the city has has focused on two major homes are not. applied for a grant for the areas of its disaster generator purchase. response, said spokesRob Dowdy and Gannett News The city spent $70,000, woman Johnna Reeder: The Service contributed to this was reimbursed the FEMA immediate post-storm sysreport. 75 percent. tem assessment and com-

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events in the future, noting he felt workers responded quickly to the damage.

Valda Hilton, co-pastor, began the month with the Elder Joel W. Murphy Memorial Golf Outing at Walden Ponds in Hamilton. Murphy was served the church for 35 years when he died suddenly in July. The proceeds from the outing were awarded to his family, and proceeds from future outings will be awarded to an outstanding student to be used for their education.

Aug. 2 began a day of praise and worship service that was filled to capacity. Guest speaker was Bishop Al Jones of Norfolk, Va., who delivered a powerful message. He stayed over to lead a three-day revival which stirred up the hearts and minds of many. There were several proclamations presented from the offices of Gov. Ted Strickland, U. S. Rep. Steve Driehaus, State Sen. Eric Kearney, State Rep. Connie Pillich, Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory and Forest Park Mayor Charles Johnson. Word of Deliverance was also awarded a new street sign â&#x20AC;&#x201C; instead of Fresno, it now reads Fresno and Bishop Bobby Hilton Way. At the end of service some of the

congregation stayed inside to take advantage of the many free health screenings made available. The others came out onto the grounds to fellowship together and eat a variety of grilled meats, sides and drinks. There were several vendors to visit, continuous live music for the adults. The younger folks had their choice of pony rides, a 15-animal petting zoo, train rides, inflatables and much more. Regular church services are 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays (except August when services are 10 a.m.), and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 693 Fresno Road and Bishop Bobby Hilton Way, Forest Park.

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Celebrate nature in the great outdoors West-side outdoor events and Gorman Heritage Farm; Sunday, Ongoing throughout day between noon and 3 p.m. Site – Oxbow, Lawrenceburg • Explore Wetlands at Sunset; presented by: Oxbow Inc.; Saturday, 6 - 8 p.m. • Waking up with the Sun in the Wetlands; presented by: Oxbow Inc.; Sunday, 9 - 11 a.m. Site – Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Colerain Township • Leaving So Soon?; presented by: Hamilton County Park District; Saturday and Sunday; 10 - 11 a.m., 1 - 2 p.m. Site – Miami Whitewater Forest, Whitewater Township • Birding the Shaker Trace Wetlands; presented by: Hamilton County Park District; Sunday, ongoing throughout day between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. • Wild Lies Hike; presented by: Hamilton County Park District; Saturday, 1 p.m.

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• Prairie and Wetland Wildflower Walk; presented by: Cincinnati Wildflower Preservation Society; Sunday, 10 - 1 p.m. Site – The Cincinnati Astronomical Society, Cleves • 400th Birthday of the Telescope; presented by: The Cincinnati Astronomical Society; Saturday and Sunday, Ongoing throughout day between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Site – Fernald Preserve, Harrison • New Trail Ribbon Cutting and Bird Hike; presented by: Fernald Preserve; Saturday and Sunday, 8 - 10 p.m. • Aquatic Adventures; presented by: Fernald Preserve; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. noon For the complete schedule, go to www.cincygreatoutdoorweekend.or g.

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Homecoming

Sharon Baptist Church, 4451 Fields Ertel Road, invites you to our Homecoming celebration Sunday morning, September 27, with lunch after our am service and an afternoon of special singing. Please call Pastor Greg Stephens at 252-9277 for more information.

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numbers and age recommendations. Families can explore programs on the “west side” at Delhi Township Parks and Recreation and Imago Earth Center in Price Hill, on the “east side” at Izaak Walton League in Loveland and Turner Farm in Indian Hill and in northern Kentucky as well. The Great Outdoor Weekend has been designed to provide a diverse sampling of the best nature and environmental groups and activities in the Greater Cincinnati Region. Great Outdoor Weekend is presented by Serendipity Design LLC and the Hamilton County Park District.

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mentally-based agencies are offering more than 70 free programs, including the Hamilton County Park District, Cincinnati Nature Center, Cincinnati Park Board, the Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati Museum Center and others. The official Web site, www.cincygreatoutdoorweekend.org, is the place to get all the details about this two-day event. Those participating can find a site location map to help them plan their day and programs listed both by region and time. There are also convenient links to full program descriptions, including directions, day-of phone

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Site – Adventure Outpost at Winton Woods, Greenhills • Outdoor Archery; presented by: Hamilton County Park District; Sunday, 2 - 5 p.m. • Climbing Wall; presented by: Hamilton County Park District; Sunday, 2 - 5 p.m. Site – Sharon Woods, Sharonville • Hike the Gorge Trail; presented by: Hamilton County Park District; Saturday, 2 - 3 p.m. • Papermaking; presented by: Hamilton County Park District; Sunday, ongoing throughout day. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 p.m.. Site – Parky’s Farm, Springfield Township • Honey Harvest; presented by: Hamilton County Park District; Saturday, ongoing throughout day between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Site – Winton Woods Harbor • Wildlife Watchers; presented by: Hamilton County Park District; Sunday, ongoing throughout day between 1 and 3 p.m. Site – Glenwood Gardens, Woodlawn • Luminary Tree Hike; presented by: Hamilton County Park District; Saturday, 6:30 - 9 p.m. Site – Buttercup Valley Nature Preserve, Northside • Beauty on the Wing: Birding for Beginners; presented by: Cincinnati Park Board; Sunday, 1 2:30 p.m. Site – LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center, College Hill • Night Creature Features; presented by: Cincinnati Park Board LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center; Saturday, 7 -8:30 p.m. Site – Caldwell Nature Preserve, Carthage • Ordovician Fishin; presented by: Cincinnati Park Board; Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. – noon. Site – Wesleyan Cemetery, Northside • Wesleyan Cemetery: Early Settlers and Freedom Fighters; presented by: Cincinnati Park Board; Saturday, 1 – 2 p.m., 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Site – Salway Park, Winton Place • Mill Creek Greenway Trail at Salway Park; presented by: Mill Creek Restoration Project; Saturday, ongoing throughout day between 1 and 3 p.m. Site – Glenwood Gardens, Woodlawn • Conserve At Your Home!; presented by: Greater Cincinnati Rain Garden Alliance; Saturday and Sunday, ongoing throughout day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Site – Fiber Arts Center / The Guild House, Winton Place • Sheep Coats to Neck Scarves; presented by: Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati, Inc.

Climb a tree. Visit a farmer’s market. See live owls and hawks up close. Learn how bees make honey and sample their sweet creation. Kids and parents can do all this and more during the 7th annual Great Outdoor Weekend. All activities are free and take place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27, at several dozen sites throughout the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. The Great Outdoor Weekend gives good reason for families to visit a new park or try a new outdoor activity. More than 40 park, conservation and environ-

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

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Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided

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FOREST CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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LUTHERAN Christ Lutheran Church (LCMS)

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

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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

Northwest Community Church 8745 Cheviot Rd, by Colerain HS 513-385-8973 Worship and Sunday School 10AM Handicap Accessible/Nursery Available

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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

www.sharonville-umc.org

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VINEYARD CHURCH NORTHWEST COLERAIN TOWNSHIP

4695 Blue Rock Road Colerain Township South of Ronald Reagan and I-275 923-3370 www.hopeonbluerock.org

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Salem White Oak Presbyterian

3682 West Fork Rd , west of North Bend Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Worhip 9:44am

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ad call 513.242.4000 or 859.283.7290

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

Monfort Heights United Methodist Church

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9:30 am Traditional Service 11:00 am Contemporary Service

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513-825-3040

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Sunday School - All Ages - 9:15am Sunday Worship - 10:30am

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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

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St Paul - North College Hill

6997 Hamilton Ave 931-2205 Rev. Virginia Duffy, Interim Minister Lollie Kasulones, Minister for Program Evelyn Osterbrock, Minister for Children Sundays: Music & Announcement 9:45am Worship at 10:00am Sunday School and Child Care Nurtured And Fellowship Groups For All Ages www.stpaulnch.org

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DEATHS

Robert Amodio

Robert M. Amodio, 71, of Liberty Township, died Sept. 6. He retired from BP Oil after 37 years as a sales executive. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to fish and golf, where he was in many golf leagues. He was very active in the Colerain Boosters Club and was in the Colerain Exchange Club. Survived by wife Betty; children Cindy Lucas and Rob Amodio; grandchildren Michael, Madeline, Meghan, Taylor and Corey; siblings Jenny, Pete, Nick and Andrew Amodio. Services were Sept. 5 at Neidhard Gillen Funeral Home, 7401 Hamilton Ave., Mount Healthy.

Philip Murray

Philip W. Murray, 82, of Springfield Township, died Sept. 8. He from CBS as a TV director with WBBM-TV in Chicago. He was a Navy veteran having served on the USS Hansen. He volunteered at St. Vincent DePaul Society Soup Kitchen Survived by his wife Pat; children Anne Stearns, Chris Murray, Katherine Paoletti and Suzanne Kammer; 11 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild; siblings Robert Murray and Gene Cameron. Preceded in death by a grandson, Liam and two brothers, William Murray and Bertl “Chip” Craft. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Neidhard Gillen Funeral Home, 7401 Hamilton Ave., Mount Healthy. Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Corpus Christi Church, Hamil-

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ton and Springdale Roads, New Burlington. Burial to follow in Arlington Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Cooperative for Education, 2730 Hyde Park Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45209, or The James at The Ohio State University, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210.

Ruby Peeno

Ruby C. (Baker) Peeno, 93, Mount Healthy, died Sept. 5. She was preceded in death by her husbands James C. Jones and Cleve Peeno. Survived by Mary Lou White, Joyce Walker, Margaret Roy; 18 grandchildren and many greatand great-great grandchildren; siblings Mary Jones, Joe Baker, Susie McHargue, Louise Garrett, and Josie Maxey. She was also preceded in death by children Marion Russell Jones and James “Biggin” Jones; and by brothers, Coy, Ed, Bill, Lawrence, Ronald and Donald Baker and sister, Thelma Cupp. She is also survived by two “guarding angels” Barbara Hoppke and Wilma White. Services were Sept. 8 at Neidhard Gillen Funeral Home, 7401 Hamilton Ave., Mount Healthy. Burial was in Arlington Memorial Gardens.

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Cincinnati District 5 Arrests/citations

Lisa Ann Grove, born 1971, unlawful use of vehicle joyriding, 6090 Capri Drive, Sept. 7. Rodney K. Watkins, born 1967, unlawful use of vehicle joyriding, 2439 Elderberry Court, Sept. 1. Khalilah G. Byrd, born 1985, disorderly conduct, 5777 Lantana Ave., Sept. 7. Ricky Bordon, born 1982, domestic violence, 8070 Daly Road, Sept. 7. Edwin Marshall, born 1987, Carrying Concealed Weapons, having weapons with alcohol or drugs, drug abuse, obstruction of official business, resisting arrest, criminal trespass, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of drugs, 5376 Bahama Terrace, Sept. 5. Leedale Anderson, born 1988, domestic violence and assault, 5108 Hawaiian Terrace, Sept. 3. Norman Walters, born 1962, felonious assault and obstruction of official business, 5104 Hawaiian Terrace, Sept. 1. Victor Blair, born 1983, theft under $300, 5571 Colerain Ave., Sept. 5. Charles Litmon, born 1971, domestic violence, 5378 Bahama Terrace, Sept. 4. George Haslon, born 1985, possession of drugs, 2568 W North Bend Road, Aug. 28. Maxwell A. Schmidt, born 1976, unlawful use of vehicle joyriding, 5869 Renee Court, Sept. 8. Robert June Palmer, born 1970, domestic violence, 4916 Hawaiian Terrace, Sept. 4.

Incidents Aggravated robbery

6020 Lantana Ave., Aug. 29.

Breaking and entering

About police reports

2053 Connecticut Ave., Sept. 2. 6019 Hamilton Ave., Aug. 31.

Burglary

2222 Kipling Ave., Sept. 2. 2430 W North Bend Road, Aug. 29. 2686 Hillvista lane, Sept. 2. 5301 Eastknoll Court, Aug. 29. 5343 Hamilton Ave., Aug. 28.

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.

Felonious assault

5104 Hawaiian Terrace, Sept. 1.

Grand theft

1175 W Galbraith Road, Sept. 1. 5397 Bahama Terrace, Sept. 1. 5869 Renee Court, Sept. 1. 6473 Devonwood Drive, Sept. 1.

Petit theft

5625 Meryton Place, Sept. 1. 5804 Hamilton Ave., Sept. 1.

Theft

2446 Kipling Ave., Aug. 30. 2568 W North Bend Road, Aug. 28. 5438 Bahama Terrace, Aug. 31. 5571 Colerain Ave., Aug. 31.

Unauthorized use of motor vehicle

2439 Elderberry Court, Aug. 30. 5865 Pameleen Court, Aug. 30.

Forest Park

Arrests/citations

Juvenile female, 17, disorderly conduct at 11020 Hamilton Ave., Aug. 26. Juvenile female, 16, disorderly conduct at 1231 W. Kemper Road, Aug. 26. Tarrianno Trammell, 31, 735 S. 124th St., forgery at 1212 W. Kemper Road, Aug. 28. Alysia Lang, 30, 5227 W. Wind Drive, theft at 1212 W. Kemper Road, Aug. 28. Chikira Abrams, 22, 9952 Day Crest, theft at 1143 Smiley Ave., Aug. 28. Juvenile female, 12, disorderly conduct at 1203 W. Kemper Road, Aug. 28. Juvenile male, 14, criminal trespassing at 11621 Elkwood, Aug. 30. Robert Mosley, 45, 5283 Vivian Place, disorderly conduct at 625 Northland Blvd., Sept. 1. Salina Whitson, 21, 1621 Linn Street, passing bad checks at 1212 W. Kemper Road, Aug. 31. Juvenile male, 17, criminal trespassing at 11627 Elkwood, Aug. 30. Juvenile male, 13, criminal trespassing

at 11627 Elkwood, Aug. 30. Linda Gruber, 56, 11541 Hanover Road, theft at 1143 Smiley Ave., Aug. 18. Juvenile male, 14, drug abuse at 10918 Graneger, Aug. 20. Donald Hodge, 63, 3885 Main Street, theft at 1143 Smiley Ave., Aug. 21. Jeffrey Portis, 18, 43 Versailles Drive, domestic violence at 43 Versailles, Aug. 23. Candice Barnett, 41, 10877 Sprucehill Drive, theft at 693 Northland Blvd., Aug. 31.

Assault

Incidents

Victim struck at 1165 Kemper Meadow, Aug. 27.

Criminal damaged

Vehicle damaged at 1265 Waycross, Aug. 30. Vehicle at 44 Versailles, Aug. 28. Tire damaged at 11651 Norbourne, Aug. 28.

Criminal trespassing

Victim reported at 11613 Elkwood Drive, Aug. 30. Vehicle window damaged at 11591 Geneva Drive, Aug. 29.

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Disorderly conduct

Reported at 11651 Norbourne, Aug. 29.

Forgery

Reported at 1212 W. Kemper Road, Aug. 28.

Passing bad checks

Victim reported at 11494 Hanover, Aug. 27.

Rape

Attempt made at Harkin, Aug. 29.

Theft

License plate removed from vehicle at 11508 Newgate, Aug. 31. Gun of unknown value removed at 1173 Passage Way, Aug. 30. Merchandise valued at $26 removed at 1212 W. Kemper Road, Aug. 28. Merchandise valued at $17 removed at 625 Northland Blvd., Aug. 29. Purse and contents of unknown value removed at 1212 W. Kemper Road, Aug. 28. Vehicle removed at 2222 Waycross Road, Aug. 28. Bike of unknown value removed at 1231 W. Kemper Road, Aug. 25.

Greenhills

Arrests/citations

Dorothy Dew, 46, 3704 Bonefield Drive, open container at Winton Road, Sept. 4. Mitchell Bowman, 50, 63 Cromwell Road, drug possession at Cromwell Road, Aug. 29. Nancy Bolden, 51, 137 Farragut Road, disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 100 block of Farragut Road, Aug. 19. David MacDonald, 46, 5 Flanders Lane, disorderly conduct, aggravated menacing at Falcon Lane, Aug. 21. Sean Patterson, 45, 10 Alcott Lane, drug possession at Palma Park, Aug. 22. Steven Hood, 30, 64 Burley Circle, theft at Eswin Street, Aug. 23. David Obert, 28, 422 S. Miami Ave., receiving stolen property, Aug. 25. Jesse Tucker, 25, 120 Burley Circle, drug possession at Winton and Andover roads, Aug. 27. Mike Pipes, 48, 10600 Springfield Pike, disorderly conduct at Andover Road, Aug. 17. Nicole Lindsay, 20, operating vehicle under the influence at Winton and Andover roads, Aug. 18.

Incidents Breaking and entering

Molloy’s on the Green reported money, candy, equipment stolen at 10 Enfield St., Sept. 4.

Burglary

Man reported credit cards, cell phones stolen at 818 Carini Drive, Aug. 29. Man reported gun stolen at 5 Flanders Lane, Aug. 21.

Criminal damaging

Woman reported window broken at 182 Farragut Road, Aug. 20.

Criminal mischief

814 Carini Drive man reported sign damaged at Cromwell Road, Aug. 16.

Theft

Woman reported bike stolen at 49 Andover Road, Sept. 4. Man reported money stolen at 63

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September 16, 2009

REAL ESTATE 1182 Lynnebrook Drive: Guardian Savings Bank FSB to Chowdhury, Abdul; $33,200. 1554 Teakwood Ave.: Gibson, Jon E. to Brubaker, Michael D.; $143,000. 5623 Folchi Drive: Lawson, Abraham to Fannie Mae; $40,000. 5804 Saranac Ave.: Salemme, Michael J. to Ampleman, Lisa J.; $74,900. 5978 Belmont Ave.: Bank of America NA to Miller, Elissa K. Tr.; $36,000. 6010 Belmont Ave.: Spradling, Yolanda to Sikic, Melanie J.; $106,000. 6144 Hempwood Ave.: Liberty Redevelopment II LLC to Smith, Stephanie J.; $84,900. 870 Venetian Terrace: Roberts, Harold E. Sr. and Patricia A. to Thomas, Laronda; $97,000.

Forest Park

10564 Chelmsford Road: Evans, Melody C. to U.S. Bank NA; $87,005. 1105 Indra Court: Wells Fargo Bank NA Tr. to Penklor Properties LLC; $55,000. 11430 Lyncross Drive: Bray, Jeff to Peyton, Derek L.; $134,875.

11839 Hamlet Road: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Hurtado, Mariano; $44,900. 11888 Helmsburg Court: Henderson, Donald to Sharp, Diane; $95,000. 758 Danbury Road: Theile, Allison L. to Bryant, Rosaline; $98,000.

L. to Caldwell, Yvonne J.; $113,500. 5555 Goldenrod Drive: Smith, Diane to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr.; $64,000. 5739 Colerain Ave.: Summe, Robert to Hurt, Nova D.; $76,000. 5751 Kirby Ave.: Howarth, Ingrid R. Tr. to Blanchard, Christopher R.; $124,500. 5844 Shadymist Lane: Tristate Holdings Inc. to Khayo, Munir E. and Mary M.; $72,500. 5859 Shadymist Lane: Asset Management West 8 LLC to Bernie’s Real Estate Limited; $60,000.

Greenhills

329 Ingram Road: Odegard, Mary Ann Tr. to Hoffman, Donald R.; $70,000. 61 Handel Lane: Reynolds, David and Dorothy to Bank of New York Tr.; $94,000. Enfield St.: Johnny’s Toy Shop Inc. to Grandview Retail Stores L.; $450,000. 20 Enfield St.: Johnny’s Toy Shop Inc. to Grandview Retail Stores L.; $450,000. 30 Eswin St.: Johnny’s Toy Shop Inc. to Grandview Retail Stores L.; $450,000.

Mount Healthy

7131 Clovernoll Drive: Zehrbach. Harriet G. to Gott. James F. and Lesa M.; $81,000. 7400 Joseph St.: Ramey. Rebecca D. to Near. Abbey R.; $87,500. 7427 Martin St.: Schaerer. Lola C. to Sherrill. Patricia; $60,000. 7728 Werner Ave.: Waters. Wauneta L. to Keach. Christopher M. and Shannon N. Khulenburg; $75,500. 1308 Compton Road: Lukenheimer, Donald J. and Wilna J. to Wells Fargo Bank NA; $80,000. 1523 Kinney Ave.: Dickinson, D.

Mount Airy

5219 Ponderosa Drive: Wiest. Mary M. to Mallory. Bradford; $104,000. 2347 Raeburn Terrace: Wilson, Mary B. to Prestopino, Frank J.; $212,500. 2380 Buddleia Court: Oelker, Janice

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Unauthorized use of vehicle

Cromwell Road, Aug. 25.

Mount Healthy

North College Hill

Christina Kincaid, 21, 2521 Walden Glen Circle, open container at 7900 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 5. Juvenile, driving under suspension at 2000 block of Adams Road, Sept. 5. Juvenile, theft at 8200 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 4. Kristina Eder, 25, 1808 Compton Road, open container at Adams Road and Harrison Avenue, Sept. 3. Clarence Williams, 28, 7955 Clovernook Ave., obstructing official business at 7955 Clovernook Ave., Sept. 2.

Tammy Harp, 44, 5970 Vine St., disorderly conduct, assault, criminal trespassing, Sept. 7. Christopher Pryor, 27, 1833 Dearmand Ave., domestic violence at 1833 DeArmand Ave., Sept. 7. Terri Hayes, 44, 5917 Wind Road, theft at 7132 Hamilton Ave., Sept. 6. Anthony Vanaman, 21, 2665 North Bend Road, disorderly conduct at Hamilton Avenue and West Galbraith Road, Sept. 5. Adam Billman, 25, 425 Whitemon Drive, theft at 6700 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 5. Richard Wilson, 50, 7133 Rosewood Ave., theft at 7132 Hamilton Ave., Sept. 5. Three Juveniles, disorderly conduct at 1620 W. Galbraith Road, Sept. 2. Two Juveniles, disorderly conduct, Sept. 1. Two Juveniles, disorderly conduct at

Arrests/citations

Burglary

Incidents

Man reported camera stolen at 1539 Kinney Ave., Sept. 8.

Theft

Bake Avenue, Sept. 1. Valia Hinton, 38, 7510 Hickman St., theft at 7132 Hamilton Ave., Aug. 31. Sydney White, 30, 9107 Winton Road, disorderly conduct at 1300 block of Telford Drive, Aug. 29.

Man reported vehicle taken at 7949 Clovernook Ave., Sept. 5.

Juvenile reported bike stolen at 7000 block of Phoenix Avenue, Sept. 3.

Arrests/citations

Burglary

Incidents

Man reported money stolen at 1489 Clovernoll Ave., Aug. 29. Man reported medicine stolen at 6908 Kleindale Ave., Aug. 29.

Criminal damaging

1443 Aster Road woman reported vehicle damaged at 7100 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 5. Man reported vehicle damaged at 6930 Gilbert Ave., Sept. 1.

Stephen Jr. to Starr, Christopher S. and Lisa M.; $93,000. 7349 Martin St.: Willison, Milton R. and Sarah Figgins to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company; $68,000. 7365 Hamilton Ave.: Schroder, Ronald E. Tr. to Carriage Services of Ohio LLC; $45,000. 7401 Hamilton Ave.: Meister, Shirley Tr. to Carriage Services of Ohio LLC; $545,000. 7405 Hamilton Ave.: Meister, Shirley Tr. to Carriage Services of Ohio LLC; $545,000. 7405 Martin St.: Deese, Jullian to Bank of New York Mellon; $80,000. 7409 Hamilton Ave.: Meister, Shirley Tr. to Carriage Services of Ohio LLC; $545,000. 7410 Hickman St.: Bank of New York Trust Company NA to Blue Spruce Entities LLC; $2,324. 7413 Maple Ave.: Cook, Kenneth F. to Rothenbusch, Roseann; $69,900.

North College Hill

1287 Galbraith Road: National Reis Equity Partners LLC to Ono and

6449 Hamilton Ave.: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Hadsell, Sonya L.; $39,500.

Springfield Township

10019 Winlake Drive: Tucker, Michael E. and Amy M. Benson to Keller, Lyndsey 4; $176,200. 1118 Murk0ett Court: Behrle, Eugene R. Tr. to Zimmermann Michael; $64,000. 1143 Hempstead Drive: PNC Bank NA to Cobb, Nancy; $68,500. 1214 Bellune Drive: Malek Investments LLC to Seay, Tyonna; $65,000. 2131 Lincoln Ave.: Batton, Leemajor C. to U.S. Bank NA Tr.; $8,000. 8367 Cottonwood Drive: Ward, Michael Q. to HSBC Bank USA NA Tr.; $80,000.

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Woman reported bank card used at 1544 W. Galbraith Road, Sept. 4. Woman reported wallet stolen from vehicle at 1938 Emerson Ave., Sept. 3. Juvenile reported bike stolen at 6400 block of Betts Avenue, Aug. 31. Woman reported lawn mower stolen at 1836 Sterling Ave., Aug. 31.

Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate.

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Galbraith LLC; $65,000. 1534 Clovernoll Drive: Winston, Daphne to Johnson, Martin L.; $104,000. 1605 Clover Lane: Sims, Michelle L. to U.S. Bank NA; $48,000. 1611 Goodman Ave.: HSBC Mortgage Corporation to Bank of New York Tr.; $90,160. 1611 Goodman Ave.: Bank of New York Tr. to Home Equity Corporation; $29,900. 1918 Knollridge Lane: Bradford, Arlyne V. to Hunter, Mazerine C.; $72,500. 2007 Carpenter Drive: Hellweg, Barbara A. to Pendleton, Aimee M.; $87,000. 6601 Betts Ave.: Lindley, Rick to Sutton Funding LLC; $24,000. 6922 Mearl Ave.: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Blake Street Real Estate Investors V. LP; $44,355. 6922 Mearl Ave.: Blake Street Real Estate Investors V. LP to Wallace, Chasity A.; $31,000. 1389 Galbraith Road: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Matre, Kerrie K. Tr.; $18,500. 1614 De Armand Ave.: Sherman, Nicole L. to Berry, Morgan L.; $44,850.

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Community

September 16, 2009

New women’s club president invites new members Char Hughes, Forest Park Women’s Club’s new president, welcomes women in the Tri-county area who are interested in meeting new people and learning more about the club to the club’s annual membership reception at 7:30 p.m.

club’s president. She encourages interested Ticounty residents to come out and learn about some of the club’s special projects such as the Annual Crafters’ Showcase and Bazaar scheduled for Oct. 31, the club’s various

Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Forest Park Senior and Activity Center, 11555 Winton Road Hughes, who is a longtime resident of Forest Park and a community activist, said that she looks forward to being the

social activities and community service projects such as its scholarship program, and the programs and speakers they have lined up for this year. It’s going to be an interesting and fun year. The club’s regular meet-

ings are at the Forest Park Senior and Activity Center at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month September through May. You do not have to be a resident of the city of Forest Park to belong to the club. All women in the Tri-county

community are welcome. No reservations are needed to attend the reception.

Hughes membership

Group offers support for parents of teens By Katie Hull

lowship on North Bend Road. “It is somewhere where people can turn and throw ideas off each other and just try to do a better job with these kids,” said Hug. Since the group has been advertised among their friends and their church, Xenos Christian Fellowship, they have seen many familiar faces, but also hope to reach out to those they have never met, said Hug. “We really want to give parents of teenagers and young adults some hope and encouragement,” said Dean. The group is also a place to seek advice and encouragement for yourself as a parent, not just advice for your children. “If your kids are getting into trouble, or they’re struggling, how do you maintain your life?” said Hug. There are many successes and failures that come with raising kids into adults, said

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After experiencing years of their own parenting struggles, three friends realized they were not alone on the bumpy ride of raising teens and young adults, and wanted to create a place where parents could find support. In the middle of May, Finneytown residents, Karen Hug, Lyn Dean and Troyleana Smith started a support group for parents of teens and young adults to exchange advice and seek guidance from one another. “We can’t be the only ones who have issues and struggles and wish for more support,” said Smith, mother of two teenagers and a pre-teen. The three have been friends for several years and had discussed the possibility of the group in the past. “We started talking about how it would be so nice for parents to get together and

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Karen Hug, resident of Finneytown, helped start a support group for parents of teenagers and young adults, with help from her two friends. The group meets every other Monday from 7-8:30 p.m., at Xenos Christian Fellowship on North Bend Road. talk with each other, support each other and give each other hope,” said Dean. The group meets every other Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Xenos Christian Fel-

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The Rev. David Bailey of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Springfield Township awards the St. George Medal to Donald Welti for his years of service to St. Stephen’s youth as well as his current service as scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 857. The St. George Award is a national recognition acknowledging distinguished service by adults in the spiritual, physical, mental and moral development of youth through service to the church and national youth programs.

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RAVENWOOD CASTLE: A MOST UNUSUAL GETAWAY Visit a “medieval castle” on a high hilltop on 115 secluded and forested acres of the most beautiful area of Southeast Ohiothe Hocking Hills! Owners Sue & Jim Maxwell are creating the most unusual guest experience of stepping back 800 years in a reconstruction of a “12th century Norman castle.” The Maxwells have traveled throughout England & Scotland & have always loved castles & the medieval era. Although the building is new, the couple has been collecting architectural antiques for several years. Each guest room or suite has a stained glass window, usually in the bedroom, a Victorian fireplace mantel with a gas log unit, antique light fixtures and some have beautiful old doors. The wood mouldings around the door & windows & the 5 stairways are inspired by centuries old motifs from Great Britain’s stately homes & castles. Most rooms also have a French door with a balcony, private deck overlooking the forest. There are also “medieval” themed cottages with fireplaces and whirlpools. Ravenwood has

Smith. “As they get older you have less and less control over them because they are their own person,” she said. This is a group to help parents get in touch with where their children are coming from, said Hug. “As parents, often times we just don’t know where to turn and we don’t know how to deal with the issues they’re dealing with,” she said. The three women also want to attract people to the group who have had success stories and are willing to share what has worked for them. “(Parenting is) not an easy job to do and sometimes you feel alone and wonder if you’re making the right decisions,” said Smith. The three hope that with time their group will grow. “We’re not professionals,” said Smith. “We just get together as parents and share what we know.”

its own food service for guests, so they can spend their entire visit immersed in solitude if they wish, surrounded by tall trees, huge rocks, the castle‘s own hiking trails and plenty of peace and quiet. Or guests can drive the few miles to outside attractions & other dramatic scenery in the Hocking Hills. Ravenwood offers popular “murder mystery” weekends and also plans “medieval dinners”, getaway workshops, and other special events. Facilities are also perfect for small weddings and other festive occasions. The building has no steps into the 1st floor level - a “drawbridge” leads from the driveway to the massive front door and the first floor guest rms. Nearby are caves, waterfalls, lots of hiking trails, a scenic railway, arts & crafts studios & shop, antique malls and much more. There are often midweek discounts and a special “Royal Family” Adventure Package in the summer.

For info call 800-477-1541 or visit www.ravenwoodcastle.com

BED AND BREAKFAST THE DOOLIN HOUSE INN. Premier Inn. Gourmet breakfast. Minutes from Lake Cumberland. Join us for a romantic weekend/women’s retreat. 606-678-9494 doolinhouse.com

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FLORIDA

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FLORIDA

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MICHIGAN

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SOUTH CAROLINA

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SOUTH CAROLINA

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

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TIME SHARES SIESTA KEY Condos 2 & 3 bedrm, 2 bath, directly on world-famous Crescent Beach. Owner offers Great Fall Specials thru November! 847-931-9113

HILTON HEAD. Beautiful 1BR, 1BA condo on beach near Coligny. Sleeps six. Great Reduced Rates! Sept-Oct and March-May, $550/wk; Nov-Feb, $400/wk or $900/mo. Call local owner, 513-829-5099

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