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For a man who’s been dead for about 144 years, Abraham Lincoln has been a busy man of late. To celebrate Constitution Day, the Winton Woods City Schools Parent Teacher Association brought Lincoln impersonator and historian Stanley Wernz to speak with children at several schools in the district. Wernz spoke to students as Lincoln and discussed the importance of the Constitution, recited the Gettysburg address and took questions from the students. Paula Kuhn, president of the district PTA, said with President Barack Obama’s recent speech urging children to work hard in school, it was fitting to have another “president” come into the schools to discuss those principles as well as promote Constitution Day. “It’s a great way to bring history walking through the door,” Kuhn said. Along with Lincoln’s visit,

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Stan Wernz, an Abraham Lincoln impersonator, grabs the attention of students at Winton Woods Elementary School students during an assembly with tales from Lincoln’s life. Constitution Day was marked by students being allowed to wear red, white and blue, as opposed to the typical school uniform.

Chantice Cook, vice president of the Winton Woods Elementary School PTA, said the group wanted to celebrate the week of Consti-

Abraham Lincoln impersonator Stanley Wernz spoke with children in the Winton Woods City Schools district during the week of Constitution Day, in which students learn about the importance of document and the freedom it provides. Wernz is a Lincoln scholar and former superintendent at North College Hill Schools. tution Day with a program that brings history to life. She said the district group is taking a proactive role in helping the schools find and host educationally-beneficial programs.

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The youngest member of the kitchen crew apparently didn’t inherit her grandmother’s and mother’s love of cooking. No matter. Stephanie Ober is happy to help her grandmother, Helen Mason, and mom, Robin Lighthall, dish up one of the weekly free community dinners at St. Paul United Church of Christ. The threesome volunteer for the third Tuesday of the month, leaving the other Tuesdays to other congregation members. It’s something they enjoy doing as a family and for others, they said while cutting slices of homemade turkey pot pies. “I see families struggling where I work,” Ober said, “and I know how hard it is for some to feed their families right now. “I don’t really like to cook, but mom and grandma are great cooks and grandma tries to help everyone.” Even at 84, Mason doesn’t let much of anything keep her from pitching in to be of assistance when it comes to her church, her daughter, Lighthall, said. Mason’s been a member for 30-plus years and, like her daughter, lives in Colerain Township. Ober lives in Mount Healthy. Getting ready for their weekly dinner meant starting several days early, dicing ingredients for their pot pies and baking a chocolate cake. “We plan for 100 people,” Lighthall said, “and it takes a a lot of volunteers to provide the dinners every week.

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Three generations of cooks were in the kitchen at St. Paul United Church of Christ serving up the weekly free community dinner. From left is Helen Mason, Stephanie Ober and Robin Lighthall.

“I see families struggling where I work, and I know how hard it is for some to feed their families right now. I don’t really like to cook, but mom and grandma are great cooks and grandma tries to help everyone.”

Stephanie Ober Volunteer at St. Paul United Church of Christ

“It’s not just us. There are teams of volunteers who serve the other Tuesdays of the month.” The free community dinners started six years ago, the idea of sisters-in-law Ann and Gladys Elsasser. Ann, 87, North College Hill,

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Student earns scholarship for being nice By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com

Forest Park resident and Roger Bacon freshman Alan Bossman volunteers in numerous capacities in the area, and a local charitable foundation has honored him for his efforts. The Aubrey Rose Hollenkamp Foundation recently gave 29 scholarships to students for kind-heartedness. The $500 scholarships help to defray the cost of the student’s freshman year of high school. Bossman had to write an essay that answered the

question, How do you make other people smile? He listed his extracurricular activities, which include volunteer work as a Boy Scout, community service through his church, helping his mother decorate Cincinnati Children’s Hospital at Christmas, taking care of the garden in front of his former school, St. Gabriel Consolidated School and being a patrol leader for Cub Scout day camp in the summer. When it was announced he had won the scholarship, Bossman said he was just thrilled to be recognized for

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Forest Park resident and Roger Bacon freshman Alan Bossman (far left, dressed as pirate) counts being a patrol leader for a group of cub scouts as one of his many volunteer efforts. Bossman was recently awarded a scholarship for his efforts in the community. his efforts in the community. “I was really happy someone saw I did those things and appreciated it,” he said. The foundation was founded in 2001 and is

named after Aubrey Rose, who died at 3 after long hospital stays and numerous medical procedures. Despite all her troubles, she managed to keep a smile on her face.

Center helps enhance relationships Everyone experiences many relationships throughout our lives and Beech Acres Parenting Center for Children is offering free relationship services. Services include; consultation, couples communication, mentoring, premarital counseling etc. The center works singles, married couples, expectant moms/dads, students, and blended families. The center works to enhance exist-

ing relationships, create healthy relationships and help you define what makes a relationship healthy. The center is not trying to fix relationship but give the tools necessary to move forward, establish stability and to gain or maintain peace even with some of the pressures of everyday life. The center has professional, credentialed service providers that use certified curriculums to meet your indi-

vidual needs. All the services are free, and the center has been working in the Forest Park area and adjacent areas for the past three years. Contact Stephanie Summerow Dumas, president and CEO of Strategic Consulting, the Forest Park Coordinator for Healthy Relationships, at 8588577. Or e-mail www.knowledgeispower@cinci.rr.com.

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As adults, each of us works hard to make our monthly income cover the necessities and still have a little left over at the end of the month. Wouldn’t it be great if we could have had a “trial run” at adult spending decisions while we were still young and able to choose our future career? That’s the idea behind Real Money, Real World, a program by Ohio State University Extension office that allows middle and high school students to get a taste of adult life. The next Real Money, Real World simulation will be 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at North College Hill Junior/Senior High School. For more information or to schedule it at a school, contact the OSU Hamilton County Extension office at 946-8994. “Real Money, Real World helps youth realize that career choice, education, and potential lifestyle are related,” said Tonya Bowman, Hamilton County 4-H Youth development educator. “It’s a way for students to see firsthand how expenses for necessities, as well as luxuries, must be balanced with the reality of monthly income.” Here’s how Real Money, Real World works: School officials and the local extension professional invite community business representative and volunteers to

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Forest Park filing liens By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com

Forest Park will soon be filing tax liens against homes and businesses with the Hamilton County Auditor. The liens are due to code violations that have yet to be rectified. This is an annual issue for the city, which is trying to obtain money it’s due. Community Development Director Chris Anderson said his department is dealing with about 60 liens, predominately due to long grass and weeds on various properties. The liens are

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expected to bring in $11,750, t h o u g h Anderson said residents still have until Anderson early October to pay their fines with the city and prevent the lien from being filed. He said that doesn’t typically happen, as many of the violations have occurred in part because of foreclosures. Anderson said putting a lien on the properties is the only way to definitively get the money back.

Springfield Twp. center has open house for seniors

By the numbers Here’s a look at the approximate number of liens Forest Park is expected to file with the Hamilton County Auditor’s Office: • lawn care and landscaping: 60 liens, totaling about $11,750; • sidewalks: 20 liens, totaling about $3,600; • stormwater utility: about 600 liens, totaling about $62,000.

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“We usually get the money back in a year,” he said. Liens are also applied to damaged sidewalks, totally about 20 liens for approximately $3,600.

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Springfield Township area seniors can see firsthand the programs available at the Springfield Township Senior Center during an open house Friday, Sept. 25. It will be from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the township senior and community center, 9158 Winton Road. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet center members and take part in a variety of activities throughout the day. Events include tours, art displays, wood working information, a scavenger hunt and information on the various activities that occur at the senior center. Visitors can also participate in the following scheduled activities: • 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - make and take note cards with the art class • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - free blood pressure checks • 11 a.m. - fusion yoga class

Membership is open to senior adults 55 years and older. Annual dues for township residents cost $15. Non-resident membership dues are $20 per year. Thom Scheider, center director, said the mission of the Springfield Township Senior Center is to develop and provide • 11 a.m. - bunco game • 11:30 a.m. - Wii demonstration • 11:30 a.m. - make and take with the ceramics class • Noon - dominoes game • 12:30-1:30 p.m. Meals on Wheels “Taste and Try” • 1-2 p.m. - meet township trustees and officials • 1:30 p.m. - 500 euchre game • 2 p.m. - Wii demonstration • 2:30 p.m. - chair volleyball game • 3 p.m. - euchre game Refreshments will also be served and gift bags will be available to the first 200

quality programs, services and volunteer opportunities in a supportive environment in order to enhance the quality of life for individuals 55 and better. For more information call 522-1154, e-mail Schneider at tschneider@springfieldtwp.org or visit the township Web site at www.springfieldtwp.org. guests. The chance to win door prizes will also be available to those completing a scavenger hunt. If folks like what they see during the open house, the center will offer a oneday membership promotion at $15 for Springfield Township residents and $20 for non-residents. Those joining will receive full membership for the remainder of 2009 all of 2010. For more information about the center, its programs or the open house, call 522-1154.

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Scott Gully is fulfilling a career dream. Gully, 29, is the new North College Hill finance director and began his new career in public service earlier this month. “I always wanted to in public administration,” Gully said, noting that he got the

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Gully has been a Key Bank branch manager before taking the finance director post. Gully said he’s learning both about the city and the job created by the city charter from city Treasurer Bill Lambert. The treasurer post will be eliminated at the end of the year. Council approved Gully’s $53,000 annual salary Sept. 8.

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St. Xavier High School is home to 22 semifinalists in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship competition. St. X had 16 semifinalists last year. Seniors Will Beischel, David Berger, Joseph Cassiere, Ryan Donnelly, Sean Drake, Brett Geiger, Logan Hood, Ed Horgan, David Huber, Brian Hurwitz, Noah Johnson, Patrick Kimutis, Sam Lipari, Alex Longi, Hirsch Matani, John Muething, John O'Connor, Alec Pawlukiewicz, Nicholas Scheper, Michael Tontillo, Dennis Trinh and Daniel Weber each earned the semifinalist distinction. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced more than 1.5 million students representing about 22,000 high schools across the country took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying test as juniors in 2008 to qualify for the competition. The semifinalists are among the top 1 percent of all students who took the test. Students in the National Merit competitions have the opportunity to advance to finalist status come spring and earn a $2,500 college scholarship.

2010 National Merit semifinalists named The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 55th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Local students named National Merit semifinalists include: Jeremy Cobb and Lexi Shaw, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy; Bradley Besserman, Finneytown High School; Cynthia Dickman, Elizabeth Helpling and Lauren Schultz, McAuley High School; Rachel Ahrnsen, Clare Gandenberger and Amanda Lietz, St.

Ursula Academy; William Beischel, David Berger, Joseph Cassiere, Ryan Donnelly, Sean Drake, Brett Geiger, Logan Hood, Edward Horgan, David Huber, Brian Hurwitz, Noah Johnson, Patrick Kimutis, Samuel Lipari, Alexander Longi, Hirsch Matani, John Muething, John O'Connor, Alec Pawlukiewicz, Nicholas Scheper, Michael Tontillo, Dennis Trinh and Daniel Weber, St. Xavier High School. The high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,200 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $36 million, that

will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition. About 90 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing and approximately half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies, without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin or religious preference.

The Cincinnati Arts Association has announced its Overture Awards Essay Contest 2010, “Back in Time to Over-the-Rhine,” for area students, presented in conjunction with the GermanAmerican Citizen’s League of Greater Cincinnati. The winner, chosen by three judges who are professional writers, historians and teachers, will be awarded a $250 prize. Students should write an essay on the subject of immigration in the 1870s from the perspective of a young person their own age who has immigrated from Germany to Cincinnati. Details should include: • How these people traveled from Germany to Ohio (steamship, railroad, etc.); • Where they lived in the city and what their house/apartment was like; • Information about their schools, stores, restaurants and entertainment; • And what their parents did for a living. Also required is information about Music Hall as it was at that time. All area students in sixth through ninth grades for the

2009-2010 school year are eligible. Send a notice of intent to apply to overtures@cincinnatiarts.org by Nov. 1 with “Essay Contest” in the subject line and name, address, telephone number, school, grade and an e-mail address in the message. After a notice of intent, students should submit four stapled copies of their manuscript with an entry form to: Overture Awards, Cincinnati Arts Association, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. Deadline is Feb. 1. Entry forms can be downloaded at www. cincinnatiarts.org/essaycontest. There is no application fee. All papers must be the original work of the student and no more than 10 pages in length. Papers must be typed, doublespaced and have a one-inch margin on all sides of the page. Submissions will be judged on originality, quality of content and style. Footnotes are not required, but a bibliography is highly recommended. The winner of the contest will be announced no later than March 1. The decision of the judges is final. For information, visit www. cincinnatiarts.org/essaycontest.

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The Mount Notre Dame High School sophomore class has elected its officers for the 2009-2010 school year. Pictured from left are secretary Natalie Wolf of Miami Township, president Katelyn Sussli of Loveland, vice president Kelly Cutter of Deerfield Township, treasurer Alex Lohmann of Springfield Township and service coordinator Meredith Maresco of Loveland.

Rick Sollmann, right, has been named the new principal of Roger Bacon High School. Sollmann, a 1968 Bacon alumnus, has taught math at the school for the past seven years and served as alumni director for three. He formerly worked for the Northwest Local School District, including a stint as principal of White Oak Middle School. Jim Rice, Bacon class of 1975, is the school’s new director of institutional advancement. Rice returns to Roger Bacon after a 15-year career as a development consultant and entrepreneur. His first 10-year term at Roger Bacon, from 1985 to 1994, included roles as a teacher, coach and development director.

COLLEGE CORNER Dean’s list

The following students were named to the first spring term dean’s list at National College: Belinda Braden-Shuler, Claudia Carpenter, Lanitra Cheatham, Andrea Coffee, LaTonya Johnson, Shialon Minter, Moses ObiukwuNdubuisi, Carlos Parson, Leigh Thompson, Alicia Travis and Cher Williams. • Kamille Zablan was named to the spring quarter dean’s list at Columbus State Community College. • Emily Adkins, Kari Heimbrock and Debra Peters were named to the summer academic merit list at Wilmington College. Heimbrock and Peters earned a 4.0 GPA. The academic merit list recognizes students enrolled six to 11 hours who earn at least a 3.6 grade-point average. • Local students named to the summer academic merit list in the collaboration between Wilmington College and Cincinnati State Community College were La Shanna Harris, Danny Hicks, Corey Ryan, Denise Stacy and Matthew Strange. Harris, Hicks and Stacy earned a 4.0 GPA. The academic merit list recognizes students enrolled six to 11 hours who earn at

least a 3.6 grade-point average. • Maureen Waldman was named to the summer semester dean’s list in a collaboration between Wilmington College and Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. • Kelley Ruehl has graduated from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology with a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering.

Graduates

The following students have graduated from Ohio University: Amy Burwinkel, doctor of physical therapy; Aundrea Dean, bachelor of arts; Amanda Donisi, bachelor of arts; Jennifer Hawkins, doctor of osteopathic medicine; Lauren Howard, bachelor of science in hearing, speech and language sciences; Ryan Kramer, bachelor of science in communication; Justin Orr, bachelor of science in communication; Jonathan Palmer, bachelor of science in communication; Jessica Petersen-Breech, bachelor of science in human and consumer sciences; Katie Porter, bachelor of science in visual

communication; Robert Russell, bachelor of arts, cum laude; and Katharine Steele, bachelor of science in recreation studies, cum laude. • David Amann has graduated from Excelsior College with a bachelor of science degree. • The following students have graduated from the Cincinnati campus of National College: Candace Anderson, associate of applied business; Ebony Bond, associate of applied business and diploma; Tamara Crumpley, associate of applied business; Monica Burchfield, associate of applied business; Yasha Davis, associate of applied business; Chandra Ferguson, diploma; Gia Lynn Hodge, associate of applied science and diploma; Clarence Holloway, diploma; Topaz Johnson, associate of applied science; Adrienne Lee, associate of applied business and diploma; Donna Lindsey, associate of applied science;

Zolunda Long, associate of applied science Shannon Mahaffey, diploma; Juanita McFinley, diploma; Swanissha Norman, associate of applied science and diploma; Erica Rucker, Associate of Science and diploma; Denise Swain, associate of applied science Belinda Thomas, diploma; and Davita Thomas, diploma. • Kim Reizner has graduated from Duquesne University with a doctorate in physical therapy. She is the daughter of Jim and Jayne Reizner of Finneytown.

Scholarships

The Lord’s Bounty resale shop, 5852 Hamilton Ave., has announced its 2009 scholarship recipients. Earning the scholarships are: Ellen Bentley, who will attend Capital University; Julie Bertke, Ohio State University; Daniel Custer; Ryan Finke, University of Cincinnati; Rachel Hubbuch, UC; Randall Knepp, UC; Kelsey Linder, Calvin College; Sean O’Brien, Raymond Walters College;

Ann Patterson, Xavier University; Anne Risch, Baldwin-Wallace College; Murlean Robison, UC; Lacey Rogers, Ohio University; Carlyn Schaible, Miami University; Ryan Simerlink; Joshua Telecsan, UC; Tiffany Thomas, Northern Kentucky University; Joel Verhagen; and Katie Weyer, OU. For over 25 years, sales of used items at the store have gone to providing $1,000 academic scholarships to area students. Applicants must live in College Hill or attend a College Hill church. The scholarships and organizational grants can be used for undergraduate or technical school tuition, and current recipients may apply for next year. Applications for 2010 scholarships will be available from Oct. 1 through Jan. 10. Completed applications are due Jan. 31.

Miscellaneous

Melissa Chavez has joined the Libby Perszyk Kathman brand design agency as a creative co-op. Chavez is a student in the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning She is a resident of Mount Airy.

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Elite teams

The Mount Notre Dame High School varsity and junior varsity dance teams recently attended an Elite dance camp sponsored by Universal Dance Association at CoCo Key Water Park and Hotel in Sharonville. MND dance program director Melissa Kidd felt the team was up to the challenge of college-level routines and welcomed the opportunity to expose the girls to master choreographers. The team performed well, receiving a superior rating on their POM routine and qualifying for the UDA National Dance Team Championships in Orlando, Fla. in February. Pictured from front left are dance team members Katie Storer of Maineville, Kenzie Barron of Loveland, Alix Malinoff of Kenwood, Kaitlin Kinman of Sharonville, Sarah Bitter of Loveland, Gabi Sehi of Ludlow, Ky., and Alli Kelsey of Loveland; second row, Allie Lang of Mason, Caitlin Dunkley of Kenwood, Emily Hunt of Loveland, Jessica Eades of Reading, Jenn Foppe of Mason, Katie Haas of Deer Park, Amy McMahan of Springfield Township, Cassidy Layman of Loveland, Maddie Haubner of Liberty Township, Ashley Peter of Dillonvale and Alex Schraer of Loveland; third row, Stephanie Hanson of Mason, Jen Schoewe of West Chester, Lauren Hoffman of Loveland, Jessica Wiley of Mason, Megan Hupp of Loveland, Katie Riordan of Reading, Ashley Poland of Loveland, Paige Kelsey of Reading and Kaitlyn Corrigan of Loveland.

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SCHOOL NOTES This summer, junior Brittany Wyatt attended from the NULITES Youth Leadership Summit, held on the campus of the University of Illinois Chicago. Wyatt was the youth representative from Cincinnati and one of only 64 young women and men from the entire United States. NULITES, founded by the Urban League in 1989, is an acronym for National Urban League Incentives to Excel and Succeed. It is designed to reflect the positive aspects of youth in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s society while providing opportunities for personal and leadership development. Events at the summit included a gala and speakers, including Vice President Joe Biden. Wyatt, the daughter of Monya Wyatt of Finneytown, was selected based upon her volunteer work, academic standing, extracurricular activities, and an essay. She is an honor roll student, plays varsity golf and is a member of Key Club. She regularly volunteers at the Cincinnati Museum Center in the Duke Energy Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum and for the Tony Yates Junior Golf Academy, teaching children to play golf. Wyattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dreams include an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy and a career as a neo-natal nurse practitioner. â&#x20AC;˘ Thirty-three McAuley students and 2009 graduates have earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their achievement on the college-level advanced placement program exams. Students took AP Exams in May. Lindsay Reder, Ann Marie Ruhe and Brittany Turner, all 2009 grads, were granted the status of AP Scholar with Distinction, receiving average grades of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of the exams. Eight students were granted AP Scholar with Honor status, receiving average grades of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of the exams. Recognized were 2009 graduates Alissa Cost, Jenna Cost, Amanda Fette, Elizabeth Hiller, Julie Krechting, Lauren Schultz and Juliann Schwieter, and senior Megan Whitacre. Twenty-two students were designated as AP Scholars, receiving grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. Named AP Scholars were 2009 graduates Elizabeth Ashley, Lisa Beyer, Rachael Blum, Maria Broerman, Elizabeth Eveleigh, Mary Hautman, Danielle Kirk, Robin Koehlke, Laura Krueger, Erin Leahy,

Rebecca Lynch, Abbigail Pille, Kelly Roden, Alexandra Sampson, Jessica Weber and Michelle Yung, and seniors Cynthia Dickman, Elizabeth Helpling, Kelly Schmidt, Rebecca Schmidt, Charity Winburn and Abagayle Witzgall. McAuley currently offers 12 AP classes: calculus ab, English literature, United States government and politics, Latin virgil, chemistry, physics b, French language, biology, U.S. history, European history, Spanish language and psychology.

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Logan Rutschilling was one of 30 local students who completed the College of Mount St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Adventures in Science and Art, an honors institute for gifted high school students. The program provides students with the opportunity to explore the fields of computer science, mathematics and design in a collegiate setting. For two weeks students participated in one of three courses offered: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Digital Fiction,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hands on Design: Creating Architectureâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flash and ActionScript Programming to Create Interactive Web Pages.â&#x20AC;? At the end of the program, each student received two college credits that are transferable to any college. Rutschilling is the son of Robin and Georgia Rutschilling of Mount Healthy.

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the Winton Woods school district allows parents to choose the best way for their studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; schools to notify them about district events, emergency situations and even snow days. One Call Now allows parents to sign up on the district Web site and submit cell phone and home phone numbers, as well as e-mail contact information. The district began registering parents at the Winton Woods High School back-to-school cookout and is planning to work through school PTAs and at open house and meetthe-teacher events. Families are also asked to register for the notification system on the district Web site at www.wintonwoods.org. To register on the site, click on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family Profileâ&#x20AC;? icon at the bottom of the home page and follow the prompts to register. â&#x20AC;˘ Forty Winton Woods students recently traveled to the Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati to receive school uniforms as part of Operation School Bell. Ten more uniform kits were donated by the group to clothe students who were not able to make the trip. Students received a duffle bag with two pairs of pants, two longsleeved shirts, one short-sleeve shirt, new shoes, a belt, underwear, socks, a hygiene kit and a fleece jacket. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This helps our district by not only clothing those children who would otherwise miss school, but it also encourages the parents and staff when they see all the items our students received for free. Each bag is valued at approximately $67. In a tough economy this helps our district

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Winton Woods Elementary

Winton Woods Elementary School recently received a rating of excellent on the state report card. The schools met all six indicators, including third-grade reading and math, fourth-grade writing, reading and math, and attendance.

Winton Woods High School

Winton Woods High School held a back-to-school cookout to welcome students to another school year. Students and their families received free hot dogs, chips, drinks and cookies plus students were able to sign up for clubs, pay fees, complete school forms, purchase uniforms and spirit wear, and tour the building. â&#x20AC;˘ Senior Evan Schultz has been accepted into the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra on bassoon. The Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra, directSchultz ed by CSO assistant conductor Ken Lam, is made up of students in ninth through 12th grades who represent over 30 high schools

in southwestern Ohio, southeastern Indiana and northern Kentucky. CSYO members attend weekly rehearsals at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, study with CSO musicians in sectionals held several times throughout the season and give concert performances. Their first concert is Saturday, Dec. 12.

Winton Woods Middle School

Winton Woods Middle School has announced the Students of the Month for September. Honored this month are seventhgraders Mikyla Keith and Jesse Rengers, and eighth-graders Lee Cheatham, Heather Hohweiler, Hayley Perkins, Kierra Rice, Kori Sanders and Kenny Soto. The students were nominated by the teaching staff because of the quality of their work, efforts in class, responsibility level and behavior at school, attitude, and relationship with peers and teachers.

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This week in cross country

• McAuley High School came in first in the large school group at the Princeton Cross Country Invitational, Sept. 12. McAuley’s Danielle Pfeifer came in first at a time of 20:19. McAuley’s Sarah Pierce was second with 20:42. Colerain was second at 44, Anderson was third at 51, Beavercreek was fourth at 51, Mercy was fifth at 157, Princeton was sixth with 176, Lakota West was seventh at 202. • Roger Bacon High School’s Matt Wurtzler was the top finisher at the Winton Woods Invitational, Sept. 14, with a time of 17:49. Roger Bacon placed third with a score of 48. McNicholas was first with 30 and Taylor was second with 43. Roger Bacon also had the top finisher in the girls competition at the Winton Woods Invitational, Sept. 14. Bacon’s Emily Richmond was first with a time of 21:34.

This week in girls’ tennis

• McAuley High School beat Loveland High School 3-2, Sept. 14. McAuley’s Hannah Davis beat Sullivan 7-5, 6-4; Maria Lupp beat Pitman 6-3, 75; Andrea Heckle and Sarah Herman beat Mack and Hoderlein 6-1, 6-2. • McAuley beat Oak Hills High School. 3-2, Sept. 16. McAuley’s Andrea Heckle beat Katelyn Gilkey 6-4, 7-6; Hannah Davis and Gruenwald beat Maddie Bieber and Megan Wittich 6-1, 6-2 and Katrina Baker and Zoe Widmer beat Jamie Frolicher and Kate Huber 6-0, 2-6, 6-1. McAuley advances to 6-7 with the win. • Finneytown High School beat Norwood High School 5-0, Sept. 16. Taylor Tomaro beat Ashley Schleben 6-1, 6-1; Jenny Evans beat Rachel Fiasco 6-0, 6-0; Katie Gates beat Tabby Tucker 6-0, 6-0; Sarah Closson and Gabby Warren beat Natalie Ayers and Melissa Prantel 6-4, 6-1 and Sally Leimbach and Ali Taylor won by default. Finneytown advances to 6-4 with the win. • Winton Woods High School beat Northwest 3-2, Sept. 17. Chanel Williams beat Rebecca Hunt 6-0, 6-0; Sydni Grimes beat Paige Fath 6-1, 60; Kumari Sadler beat Christian Stienmatz 6-0, 6-2. Northwest advances to 7-7 with the win.

This week in golf

• Mount Healthy’s Brandon Okel shot 7 over par 42 on the front side of Fairfield Greens South Trace, Sept. 15. Northwest, however, defeated Mount Healthy 192-240. • Finneytown High School beat Reading High School 5-0, Sept. 15. Taylor Tomaro beat Chen 6-0, 6-0; Jenny Evans beat Treadwell 6-0, 6-0; Katie Gates beat Gee 6-0, 6-1; Sally Leimbach and Ali Taylor beat Collins and Hoskens 6-2, 6-3 and Sarah Closson and Gabby Warren beat Bucassio and Goldsberry 6-1, 6-2. Finneytown advances to 5-4 with the win. St. Xavier High School’s Mark McLean shot 1 under par 35 on the back nine at Blue Ash Golf Course, Sept. 16, helping his team beat Moeller 153-171. • Roger Bacon’s Brandon Davis and Finneytown’s Samuel Sawyer both shot 5 over par 41 on the front nine at Sharon Woods, Sept. 16. Roger Bacon beat Finneytown 176182. Roger Bacon advances to 6-3 with the win; Finneytown falls to 3-8. • McAuley High School’s Anna Ball shot 1 over par 37 on the Red Course at Glenview, Sept. 16, helping McAuley beat Kings High School 162-165. McAuley advances to 13-4 with the win.

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North College Hill 59, Ponitz Career Center 6

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In the end, a 14-point deficit and three interceptions were too much to overcome. The La Salle High School football team lost 23-13 in front of its home crowd to league-rival Elder, the topranked team in the city. “I thought it was a great team effort,” Lancer head coach Tom Grippa said. “Elder is No. 1 in the state and No. 3 in the country, and I’m sure no one thought we would play them this close.” But they did. Trailing 14-0 in the second quarter, La Salle got on the scoreboard after a threeyard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Drew Kummer to senior Zach Abbatiello. With hit team trailing 17-7 later in the quarter, Kummer plowed into the endzone from two yards out to pull the Lancers within 17-13. Elder, however, yielded nothing more. Senior Jake Fishburn picked off Kummer three times – including one on the Panther two-yard line with under three minutes to play – as La Salle was held scoreless after halftime. “In the second half, we just couldn’t get our offense going because of the turnovers,” Grippa said. The Panthers, meanwhile, opened the third quarter with a touchdown drive, which culminated with a 15-yard touchdown catch from Indiana University-recruit Tim O’Conner from senior quarterback Mark Miller. “(Elder’s) a little bit better than us,” Grippa said. “We’re close, but they’re better.” The Lancers struggled to keep the Elder ground game in check, as Panthers’ junior running back Ben Coffaro rushed 28 times for 146

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La Salle High School junior quarterback Drew Kummer surveys the field against Elder Sept. 18. The Panthers won 23-13.

yards and a touchdown. Still, Grippa was proud of his team’s effort. “We weren’t sure what kind of a football team we had going into tonight, but I think we know now we’re a good team,” he said. “I’m proud of our kids. We battled with them, and we were very physical.” La Salle hosts Lima Senior Sept. 25. “We need to keep improving,” Grippa said. “But I really think our best football is ahead of us – not behind us.”

St. Xavier 43, Louisville Trinity 13

The Bombers led 27-0 after the first quarter and 43-0 by halftime. The 43 points allowed by Trinity were the most in one half in school history. St. Xavier senior Luke Massa was six-of-eight

passing for 101 yards and three touchdowns – all before calling it a night late in the second quarter. Most of Massa’s yards came on a 60-yard touchdown strike to senior wide receiver Will Carroll. The Bombers amassed 307 total yards, 206 of which were on the ground. Senior running back Nate Ley led the way with nine carries for 78 yards, while junior Daniel Braswell and sophomore Conor Hundley combined for 81 yards and two touchdowns. St. Xavier (4-0) plays at Highlands (5-0) Sept. 25.

Winton Woods 19, Bishop Watterson 13 (OT)

An overtime win on the road against Ohio’s topranked Division III team, Columbus Bishop Watterson, gives the Warriors plenty of momentum looking forward to week five. Winton Woods, ranked No. 3 in the Enquirer’s Division II-VI Coaches’ Poll for week three, hosts Kings (13) at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.

Standing at 3-1, Winton Woods has won three-consecutive games since losing its season opener to Division I Moeller. Jeremiah Goins scored on a two-yard touchdown run in overtime against Bishop Watterson to win the game for Winton Woods, 19-13. Winton Woods’ defense helped on Bishop Watterson’s subsequent overtime possession to seal the win. Bishop Watterson, now 3-1, was ranked No. 1 in Ohio according to the Associated Press Division III state poll. The Warriors outgained Bishop Watterson by a 378-211 yard margin including 366 yards rushing for Winton Woods. Goins led Winton Woods with 161 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. Quarterback Dominique Brown carried the ball 26 times for 120 yards and a touchdown against Bishop Watterson. Bishop Watterson led the game at halftime, 13-6, before Brown tied things up on a 9-yard touchdown run in the third quarter to force overtime.

The Trojans were absolutely unstoppable, racing out to a 19-0 lead in the first quarter and amassing 502 yards of total offense. Junior quarterback Dakota Dartis threw for 273 yards and four touchdowns. Senior wide receiver Dameon Garrett hauled in two touchdown grabs, as did junior wideout Jamel Allen. On the ground, senior Lucien Kidd ripped off a 47yard touchdown run, senior Angelo Pruitt had two third-quarter scores, and junior Robert Shannon and sophomore Aaron Wilson also hit pay dirt. North College Hill led 33-6 at halftime and 53-6 entering the fourth quarter. The Trojans (4-0) open conference play Sept. 25, when they host Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.

Madeira 35, Finneytown 6

The Wildcats (0-4, 0-1) host Reading (2-2, 0-1) Sept. 25

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The score of this game wasn’t available by press time. Falcons play at Taft (0-4, 0-1) Sept. 26.

Mount Healthy 23, Walnut Hills 13

The Fighting Owls (3-1) host Milford (3-1) Sept. 25.

Roger Bacon vs. Carroll

The game, originally scheduled for Sept. 18, was postponed until Sunday, Sept. 20, after deadline. The game was rescheduled because as many as 22 Roger Bacon players exhibited flu-like symptoms last week. The Spartans play at Fenwick Sept. 25.

Team-first Bombers aim for GCL title By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

The St. Xavier High School soccer team has seen this script before. “It’s kind of a typical St. X soccer story,” head coach Henry Ahrens said. “We’re not really built around superstars. I don’t know if we have a legitimate D-I player; (senior midfielder) Chris Nam may be the closest we have to that. So we’re building around the team concept. Everyone must play together. We don’t have the widest margin for error and can’t rely on talent to get by, so we have to work pretty hard.” The Bombers (4-3, 1-0 as of Sept. 16) are doing just that. They opened the season with a pair of 1-0 wins over Lexington Catholic and Toledo St. John’s before dropping three straight matches to tough opponents; they lost 1-0 to Cleveland St. Ignatius, which is ranked No. 1 in Ohio and No. 3 nationally; they fell 2-0 to Lakota West, which is ranked No. 1 in the city; and they fell 4-1 to Fairfield, which is ranked

No. 3 in the city. Ahrens was pleased with his team’s effort against St. Ignatius and Lakota West, which scored its first goal with just 15 minutes remaining in the game. “(The Lakota West game) was competitive,” he said. “We got the better end of it the first half, but they got the better end of it in the second half.” As for Fairfield, however, Ahrens was disappointed with St. X’s showing. “The one game where we weren’t happy with our effort was the Fairfield game,” he said. “After the Ignatius game, we said we’d make that our standard for competition, and we didn’t uphold that against Fairfield.” In fact, the Bombers allowed more goals against Fairfield (four) than they have in their other six games combined (three). “I think we’re still finding our identity,” Ahrens said. “We’re playing some tough opponents, so there’s bound to be some ups and downs.” Since losing to Fairfield, the Bombers have won 3-0

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St. Xavier High School sophomore defender Ethan Frey uses his head to move the ball past Roger Bacon midfielder Mark Vetere (4) and into scoring position. St. Xavier won 6-0. over Badin and 6-0 over Roger Bacon. Leading St. X is senior Josh Kellam of Pleasant Ridge, who has posted shutouts in all four of the Bombers’ wins. “He made some big saves in our two wins to start the season,” Ahrens said. Also contributing are seniors Chris Nam (M), Jack Wells (M), Connor Sambrookes (D) of Symmes Township and Max Bucher (D).

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The sixth goal for the Bombers was a joint effort, as St. Xavier senior Michael Maxwell (1) got off his shot and teammate Kenneth Archbold (13) put in the rebound off Roger Bacon’s Matt Schaeffer (11). “Our defense has been more of a strength than offense,” Ahrens said. “We’re still searching for leadership. Even though we’re a senior-heavy team, we don’t have a lot of experience. Some of our guys didn’t start last year or were playing JV. But I’ve really been impressed with the seniors’ desire to work hard.” Ahrens said the Bombers’ top priorities are gaining experience, improv-

ing their communication skills and getting more continuity on offense. Ranked No. 7 in the city, St. X is currently atop the Greater Catholic LeagueSouth division, as showdowns loom against La Salle (Sept. 19), at Moeller (Oct. 3) and at Elder (Oct. 17). The Bombers, which won the GCL in 2008, are hoping for a repeat performance. “We hope to be there at the end,” Ahrens said.

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A McAuley High School teacher for 30 years, Velma Lehman of Finneytown was inducted into the Princeton High School Hall of Fame, Sept. 4. Lehman is a Princeton graduate.

McAuley teacher in hall of fame McAuley High School teacher Velma Lehman, was inducted into the Princeton High School Hall of Fame on Sept. 4. An alumna of Princeton, Lehman is in her 30th year teaching physical education and health at McAuley, where she also coached softball for 15 years. As a high school student she played field hockey, softball, track and basketball. In her senior year she was awarded the Viking Cup as the best female athlete. She received one of the first athletic scholarships for women at Eastern Kentucky University, where she

played collegiate volleyball and basketball. In 1992 Ms. Lehman was elected into the National Slow Pitch (Softball) Hall of Fame and was bestowed with multiple GGCL Coach of the Year honors during her coaching tenure at McAuley. Lehman said “It was quite an honor to be recognized for athletic achievement in a time when girls’ sports were not prominent.” She received a beautiful gold ring and a plaque to commemorate her induction. Velma has an 11-yearold daughter, Ashley, and lives in Finneytown.

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Player of the week

Cody Parker, a 2009 Roger Bacon graduate son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Parker of Springfield Township, now playing football for Georgetown College, has been named the Mid-South Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for the week of Aug. 31. Parker averaged more than 36 yards per punt, including a long one of 56 yards to earn the weekly award. In his first collegiate game, Parker pinned the Tigers’ opponent, William Penn University, inside the 20 yard line three times, helping George-

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town win the season opener 22-14.

This week in soccer

• Winton Woods High School boys beat Western Hills High School 6-1, Sept. 12. Jay Barnes, Jake Senger and Kyle Whalen all scored two goals for Winton Woods. • Winton Woods girls beat Western Hills 8-0, Sept. 12. Imani Rugless scored three goals and Megan Hein, Alyssa Brown, Briana Phillips, Staci Sneed and Ambri Johnson each scored one goal for Winton Woods. • McAuley High School girls shut out Purcell Marian 5-0, Sept. 14. Makenzie Shanks, Emily York, Abby Osborne, Madi Frey and Brianna Doxsey scored McAuley’s goals. Kortney Pifher was McAuley’s keeper. McAuley advances to 5-0 with the win. • Finneytown High School girls beat Roger Bacon in a 50 shutout, Sept. 14. Alex Murphy scored three goals and Megan Smith and Lindsey Haynes scored Finneytown’s other two goals. Finneytown’s Miranda Estep made six saves. Finneytown advances to 5-2 with the win. • Winton Woods High School boys beat Glen Este High School 2-1, Sept. 14. Respicio Cerritos and Jake Senger scored Winton Woods’ goals. Winton Woods

advances to 6-0-1 with the win. • St. Xavier High School boys shut out Badin High School 3-0, Sept. 14. John Wegman made one save for St. X. Christopher Nam, Brooks Green and Max Bucher scored St. X’s goals. • Finneytown boys beat Deer Park in a 6-0 shutout, Sept. 15. Daniel Ruter and Bradly Nelms scored two goals each and Mark Clayton and John Hesse scored one goal each for Finneytown. Steinnecker made Finneytown’s two saves. • Mount Healthy High School boys shut out North College Hill High School 2-0, Sept. 15. Yerley Vallecillo and Ryan Davis scored Mt. Healthy’s goals. Mt. Healthy’s Nathan Bauer made 10 saves. Mt. Healthy advances to 1-7 with the win. • St. Xavier beat Roger Bacon High School in a 6-0 shutout, Sept. 15. Drew Eckhoff and John Wells scored two goals each and Alexander Brokamp and Maxwell scored one goal each. Kevin Wegman made three saves for St. Xavier. St. X advances to 4-3 with the win. • Winton Woods girls beat Withrow 7-1, Sept. 16. Briana Phillips scored two goals, and Megan Hein, Sabrina Mercer, Imani Rugless, Ambri Johnson and Staci Sneed each scored one goal for Winton

Woods. Winton Woods advances to 4-3 with the win. • Finneytown girls beat Deer Park High School 7-1, Sept. 16. Alex Murphy and Lindsey Haynes each scored two goals and Jasmin Griffin, Morgan Wolfram and Ashton Ciavarella each scored one goal for Finneytown. Finneytown advances to 6-2 with the win. • Winton Woods girls shut out Mount Healthy 5-0, Sept. 17. Imani Rugless, Sarah Harig, Ambri Johnson, Princess Dean and Briana Phillips scored Winton Woods’ goals. Winton Woods goalie Katie Sherman made six saves. Winton Woods advances to 5-3 with the win.

This week in girls’ volleyball

• Roger Bacon High School beat McAuley High School 25-20, 25-22, 25-19, Sept. 12. • Winton Woods High School beat Western Hills 2521, 24-26, 25-9 to take the championship at the Winton Woods Invitational, Sept. 12. • Winton Woods beat Western Hills 22-25, 25-15, 25-22, 26-28, 17-15, Sept. 16. Winton Woods advances to 54 with the win. • Roger Bacon beat Hamilton Badin 25-10, 25-13, 2514, Sept. 27. Bacon advances to 7-1 with the win.

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September 23, 2009

Six inducted in Winton Woods hall of fame For the eighth year, a select group of athletes has been inducted into the Winton Woods Athletic Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place at half-time during the Winton Woods vs. Withrow football game at Winton Woods High School on Sept. 4.

Kevin M. Hall

Kevin M. Hall, a 2000 Winton Woods graduate, overcame the loss of his hearing to become a professional golfer. His time at Winton Woods included four varsity letters, All-FAVC, the FAVC “Player of the Year,” All-City and All-State honors. During his senior year, Kevin was the National Minority Golf Foundation Player of the Year, the USA Deaf Sports Federation Male Athlete of the Year, The Cincinnati Enquirer’s Junior Golfer of the Year, as well as the winner of the FDR Inspiration Award as presented by the Cincinnati area March of Dimes. Following his graduation from high school, Kevin earned an academic and golf scholarship to The Ohio State University. A two-

time academic All Big Ten, Kevin was also a four-time winner of the OSU Scholar Athlete Award. His 2004 senior year was especially noteworthy as he was named All Big Ten and set the record by winning the Big Ten Championships with a 14-underpar tournament score. Hall continues to work to achieve an exempted spot on the champions’ professional golf tour.

Sharon Hofmann

Sharon Hofmann (Forest Park and Winton Woods high schools) has been an active member of the Winton Woods City School District and the City of Forest Park for more than 27 years. Her service to the school and community has included roles as head cheerleading coach for Forest Park/Winton Woods high schools for 23 years, leader in the Athletic Boosters for 27 years, a 23-year member of the PTA and Music Boosters, 15 years coaching softball for the City of Forest Park, while also serving as president and umpire assigner and a 30-year

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Members of the 2009 Winton Woods Athletic Hall of Fame are, from left, Hardy Herring representing his godson Kevin Hall, Sharon Hofmann, Eric Humbert, Elaine Sharpe-Fuller, Tim Tilton and Leroy Williams Jr. member of the Ohio Child Conservation League. Hofmann’s experience as cheerleading coach produced 17 Universal Cheerleading Camp Championships, 11 college cheerleaders, and 17 camp allstars. As president of the Athletic Boosters, she was instrumental in the financing and construction of the Winton Woods Athletic Building. She was married to the late Larry Hofmann, a fellow Athletic Hall of Famer, for 47 years.

In track, he was a member of the 4x100 relay team that made it to the state finals. Humbert capped his high school career by being named as the “That’s My Boy” Award winner for academic and athletic success. He took his talents to Ball State University where he played football for two seasons before transferring to Ohio State University. A 1986 graduate of OSU, Eric owns his own production company, Black Dog Productions.

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Has there been a decline of civility at town hall and public meetings in general? If so, why do think this is so? “Please correct me if I am wrong, but more than one elected politician was rude to President Bush when he spoke to Congress, but the media didn’t care. Now that a Republican did the same, the media is in an uproar. In regards to public meetings such as the recent Tea Parties, it is my understanding that they have been very civil and those attending were very responsible for their own behavior – and the media didn’t mention them. I understand the town hall meetings have been less than serene, but I understand that many people feel that they are being lied to and the country that they love is being ruined, so tempers are going to flare.” D.K.

About Ch@troom What new or returning fall TV show are you most looking forward to watching? Why? 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. recently. I heard they did shake hands afterwards. So that’s better.) Gosh, we all should consider re-taking civics & good conduct 101 – from the littlest amongst us to the luminaries in Congress.” L.B.

“I think the decline in civility is mainly due to elected government officials ignoring the will of the people who elected them and trying to ram bills through that their party wants for their own special “Our society has changed over interests helped along by many the past few years and it’s indica- national media who cover-up or tive off how our society has gone ignore certain stories. Cincinnati from being respectful to others Councilman Jeff Berding is a great and not having any decorum example of what happens when about openly expressing them- the party line is not followed, no matter what the selves. It used to be people want. Then, we were seen and “People are fed up that when the truth not heard, if we comes out, as it wanted to speak, we the officials that we always does, the raised our hands and elected to represent us people are so angry waited to be chosen aren’t. It comes out of they lash out at the to speak. And when representatives we’d speak, we frustration.” C.A.S. they elected. I recall respected those many years ago, whom we addressed. Now, it seems as if this sort of during the Equal Rights Amendmalicious outspoken disrespectful ment vote for women, a female opposition is seen as customary. representative was seen weeping That is just what we’ve seen as when she voted against the even those who address the Pres- amendment because that’s what ident, to MTV awards. Some just her constituents wanted. We need feel they have the right to be dis- more elected officials like her and Berding.” respectful.” W.H. G.D.W. “I believe this is due to peoples concern about a growing intrusion of the Federal government into their lives – we want less government, not more. The current trend toward socialism is frightening and angering many people. We are supposed to be a government ‘of the people’ – this has been lost and must be recaptured. Far too many of our elected officials are lacking in any type of character or moral integrity – one of our current local first term congressman is a tribute to this. How long will people let this go on? Let us hope, that many of our current, local, state and federal, firstterm elected officials do not get a second term. It is our choice … take back control … make them listen to ‘we the people.’” N.W.S.

“There appears to be lately a decline in civility in town hall and public meetings in general. Is it sign of the times as ‘Nightline’ might call it? What a shame. We seem to have lost track of what is proper when angry and frustrated. It takes less muscles to speak calmly and nicely. And often more effective. Yelling and screaming aren’t the marks of a civilized person. Hear that Serena Williams. Worst was walking on stage (referring to musician Kanye West ) where he had no business to be and grabbing a microphone to take the floor from someone (singer Taylor Swift) and announced his own award. Rude, rude. “Talk about the height of rudeness: representative of the people Wilson shouting to the President of the United States in the halls of Congress. He ought to be censured. (Locally, Commissioner David Pepper and Coroner O’dell Owens had a bit of a showdown

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“Yes. Emotions are over running manners.” B.L. “I think, if you want to call American citizens uncivil for speaking out against poor policy by the Oval Office, then yes. I however would disagree strongly with that opinion. The American people not only have a right but, indeed, a duty to boisterously protest policy that will destroy this country and the American way of life. Change for the sake of change, or for a small select portion of Americans is beyond comprehension. Poll after poll has concluded that 80 percent (or more) do not want this government controlled ‘health-care reform’ attempting to be shoved down our throats. Nor does the same majority agree with the wasteful and corrupt ‘stimulus spending’ currently being ramrodded upon us. If we do not protest, and protest as loud as we can and must, we shall be facing unheard of crisis with our economy and medical care. Protest on.” J.R. “People are fed up that the officials that we elected to represent us aren’t. It comes out of frustration.” C.A.S. “The ordinary people are speaking up thus everyone who is not in tune with them thinks they are not civil. For years the ones complaining were not too civil to President Bush. It is about time the real people of this country got off their duffs and expressed their opinion, this is what America is all about.” L.S.

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3 issues about NCH land swap NCH Officials have once again put the cart before the horse (re “Task force proposed to study Clovernook site” in Hilltop Press Sept. 16). The mayor was quoted as saying that he hopes a community task force will help the city determine the best use for Clovernook School. One might ask why the task force wasn’t formed before the city finalized the land swap deal with the school district. There are many variables and questions to consider not the least of which are: How much can the city afford to spend from the general fund (directly or indirectly) to implement any idea? How will the city assure security for a new Public Works Department that would be situated three blocks from the 24/7/365 oversight it now enjoys in the same complex with the police and fire departments? What happened to the promise of a community center at that site? Three things are very troublesome about this issue: 1) The mayor stated at the meeting where City Council suspended the second and third read-

ings of the land swap ordinance and then passed it that the city may do nothing to the school for as many as 10-20 years. How does that fit into the city’s fight against vacated and blighted properties? 2) President of Council (Roger) Krummen flatly rejected pleas by citizens to have a public hearing on the issue. Councilperson (Maureen) Mason added that she believed no one would show up to such a hearing. When Change*nch candidate for council president Matt Miller-Novak volunteered to organize a door-to-door campaign to attract a full house to the hearing as he had done earlier on an issue that affected only one quadrant of the city, his offer was rejected. What do current city officials fear from its own people finding out what’s going on? 3) It seems highly unlikely that the city would spend only $250,000 to do all that would be required to build a new public works at the Clovernook School site. If built where original plans described, at least one complete

building and a portion of the school would have to be leveled, those areas would have to Nick A. Link be regraded and surfaced, a PW Community building would Press guest have to be built columnist (seemingly with higher ceilings and garage doors than the current building and shower facilities for the employees --- the only improvements I was told the men would like at the original site), and a larger salt dome to replace the one that some have said was too small to take advantage of low salt costs when available. We began asking questions about such things many months before the start of “Campaign Season.” We will continue to challenge the questionable priorities of NCH’s elected officials well beyond Nov. 3, even if some of our own candidates are elected. Nick Link is chairman of Change*nch. He lives on Meis Avenue.

Air pollution still a growing concern Since the passage of the Clean Air Act in 1963, the nation’s air has become remarkably cleaner, the Greater Cincinnati area included. The number of smog alerts in the area has dropped drastically in the past 10 years from 27 days in 1999 to only three days thus far in 2009. And harmful chemicals like smog and soot are less pervasive throughout the whole country. However, scientific research has revealed even minimal exposure to air pollution can be dangerous. The increased effects of global warming and inefficient use of energy continue to generate less than ideal air quality, especially here in the Tristate. The Air Quality Management Division of the Hamilton County Environmental Services said that smog, once considered only a problem during the summer, could become a problem during winter months due to tightening air control standards. “While we have made great progress in reducing air pollution in the Tristate, it is crucial we continue the effort,” said Steve Pendery, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana

Regional Council of Governments (OKI) board president and Campbell County judge executive. “Air pollution is still a serious problem in the Tristate and ignoring this issue puts everyone at risk for various health problems – right now and in the future.” A July study by the American Lung Association ranked Greater Cincinnati in the 25 worst U.S. cities for air pollution based on levels of ozone (aka smog) and fine particulates (aka soot). While there are several forms of air pollution, these two prove to be two of the most dangerous. Both ozone and particulate pollution are serious health concerns, causing irritation to the throat, nose, eyes and lungs as well as decreasing the lungs’ working capacity. The study also noted that air pollution can lead to long-term health problems such as lung diseases, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. “Air pollution continues to be a widespread and dangerous problem,” said OKI Executive Director Mark Policinski. “But the problem can’t be solved solely by cleaning

up the big industries. It’s a problem that must be tackled by each individual as well.” Emily OKI leads the Feldman fight against air pollution in the Community Tristate with its Press guest Do Your Share columnist for Cleaner Air campaign. It suggests many tips for reducing air pollution including small changes that everyone can make to his or her daily routine. These changes include carpooling, riding the bus, cutting back on vehicle trips, conserving electricity, walking instead of driving, refueling after 8 p.m. and using gas-powered lawn equipment after 8 p.m. More information about Greater Cincinnati’s Do Your Share for Cleaner Air campaign can be found at www.DoYourShare.org or by calling 1-800- 621-SMOG. Emily Feldman is the clean air assistant for the Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Council of Governments.

Ethics determine our reflection Before we start casting stones it is always a good idea to consider all of the issues, including our own. Yes, I know, but I taught ethics and am now very involved in medical ethics. For clarification, medical ethics is no different than any other type of ethics other than sometimes lives and medical advancements are at stake. This merely makes it critical. My question for you is whether you think common folks (I consider myself as one) are to be held to a lesser standard than “elite” people of various callings. For the purpose of this essay consider that you have the opportunity to commit some ethical lapse and there is little possibility that you will be caught. In the course of our lives, we all face some tempting situations. Take some time to think this over. OK, time is up! Consider all the reasons why you would not do this. Now, think about all the reasons why you might be tempted. Let’s face it. There are some situations where we might submit to this temptation. Sometimes, it is our financial situation that forces

a tough decision. Would you fault a poor single mother who has a hungry baby for doing what a more fortunate person would not have to do? Would you blame her because her poor choices might have caused the problem in the first place? Did our society either cause or allow her to make bad decisions? What we learn from this exercise is that sometimes bad ethical choices are made for many reasons. Some of them may make the decision reasonable to many people. Many of us would still fault the mother of the starving baby. Where most of us would agree is the recent scandal in New Jersey. People who have positions of trust should have the same ethical standards as the rest of us, but they should, by virtue of that trust hold themselves to higher public scrutiny. Now we are getting to my point. We cannot control the ethical decisions of others, but we are very much in charge of our own ethics. A clear example is how crooked politicians stay in office. The same is true for religious leaders. This is our fault. We

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should demand better ethics and punish wrongdoers. Let’s take a self examination Edward Levy of our ethical Community standards. When our desire for Press guest money or fame columnist becomes more important than our own ethical values the only definition that fits is greed. We have only to look at the people who have made news lately to see that greed is the proper term to use for them. Most of us would rather lead a straight and modest life than to worry about who is watching us and why. This is not to vilify those who become wealthy or famous by legitimate means. They most often perform a service to society. They create wealth for others by their lifestyle. What really matters is when we can look in the mirror and say “this is someone I am proud of.” Edward Levy is a longtime resident of Montgomery and a former college instructor.

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Jack Hudgens, 4, College Hill, had no trouble picking out the best and biggest brownie at the College Hill Farmers Market.

College Hill market ending harvest season

Jan Russell, Mount Healthy, juggles a handful of tomatoes she said were destined for her dinner table.

Linda Johnson adds few more rows to the rag rug she was making while waiting for customers at her produce stand. She’s been bringing fruits, vegetables, jams and other goodies from her Lazy Acres Farm in Indiana to College Hill for several seasons.

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The growing season may be winding down, but folks are still flocking to the College Hill Farmers Market. The Thursday afternoon market features a variety of area growers with their produce and homemade goodies like jams and pies to the parking lot at College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave. “I like farmers markets and I like what they sell,” said Sue McKnight, Wyoming. The summer fare will end Oct. 1.

Jessica Hudgens, College Hill, uses her own method to test whether this large pumpkin will make a good jack-o-lantern. The 7-year-old is a second-grader at John Paul II School in Springfield Township.

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Jane Feichtner, 3, adds an ear of corn to her shopping basket. The Madeira tot was helping her College Hill grandparents, Chuck and Missy Darling shop for dinner.

Clare Hoesl, Colerain Township, checks out the label of a jar of jam. She said she shops the College Hill Farmers Market frequently. Sue McKnight, Wyoming, buys a loaf of ciabatta bread at the Shadeau Breads stand during her shopping expedition at the College Hill Farmers Market.

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Deborah Overmyer, College Hill, stops at the farmers market on her way from work just about every Thursday to pick up a few fresh fruits and veggies.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, S E P T . 2 4

CIVIC

Meet the Candidates, 7 p.m., Forest Park Senior Center, 11555 Winton Road, Reception to follow. Presented by Forest Park Democratic Club. 595-5252. Forest Park.

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.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

DANCE CLASSES

Line Dance Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Line dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors.Wear smooth-soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776. 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.

FARMERS MARKET

Farm Market of College Hill, 3-6:30 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave., Parking Lot. Local produce and homeproduced food. Presented by College Hill Gardeners. 542-0007; www.collegehillfarmmarket.org. College Hill. F R I D A Y, S E P T . 2 5

ART OPENINGS

PRESENCE ‘Encountering God’s Healing Power’, 6-9 p.m.Vocal, choral and instrumental concert at 8 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave.,Atrium Gallery. Exhibit of the arts featuring paintings, photographs and musical compositions by Jessica Bechtel, Linda Crank, Holly Hovater Risch, Barry and Lynn Carlin.Through Nov. 1. Free. 541-5676; www.chpc.org. College Hill.

MUSIC - JAZZ

Randy Villars Trio, 7:30 p.m., Cincinnati Grill, 4 Endicott St., $5. 742-1900. Greenhills.

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Pillar, 7:30-11 p.m.,The Underground, 1140 Smiley Ave., Christian.With Run Kid Run and KJ-52. 825-8200. Forest Park. S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 2 6

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PRESENCE ‘Encountering God’s Healing Power’, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave.,Atrium Gallery. Exhibit of the arts featuring paintings, photographs and musical compositions by Jessica Bechtel, Linda Crank, Holly Hovater Risch, Barry and Lynn Carlin. Free. Through Nov. 1. 541-5676; www.chpc.org. College Hill.

CIVIC

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. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green Township.

Skirts and Shirts, 7:30 p.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Plus level Western-style square and round dance club. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Springfield Township.

COMMUNITY DANCE

International Folk Dancing, 8:30-11 p.m., Twin Towers, 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.

HOME & GARDEN

Seminars in a Snap: Fabulous Fall Doors, 10-10:30 a.m., White Oak Garden Center, 3579 Blue Rock Road, Learn to make your front door or porch look festive for fall and Halloween. Free. 385-3313. White Oak.

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For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com. Trail to Treasures Art, Craft and Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., New Hope Community Church, 3707 Edgewood Drive, Sale with artists, crafters, rummage sale items, sports items, autographed items and vendors. Baked items and concessions available. Rain date is Oct. 3. Free. 661-2428; www.visitnewhope.org. Green Township. S U N D A Y, S E P T . 2 7

ART EXHIBITS

PRESENCE ‘Encountering God’s Healing Power’, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, Free. 541-5676; www.chpc.org. College Hill.

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.

Acoustic Jam/Open Mic Night, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Poor Michael’s, 11938 Hamilton Ave., 825-9958. Colerain Township.

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

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Learn all about bees, how to extract honey and how it’s made with the Southwestern Ohio Beekeepers from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Parky’s Farm, 10037 Daly Road. There will be honey available for sale and pony and wagon rides in the Playbarn. The event is free, but a vehicle permit is required to enter the park. For more information, call 521-3276 or visit www.cincygreatoutdoorweekend.org.

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Honey Harvest, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Parky’s Farm, 10037 Daly Road, Drop-in program. Learn all about bees, how to extract honey and how it’s made. With Southwestern Ohio Beekeepers (without the bees). Honey for sale. Pony and wagon rides available in Playbarn. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Rain or shine. All ages. Free; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-3276; www.cincygreatoutdoorweekend.org. Springfield Township. Leaving So Soon? Trees and Leaves, 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m., FarbachWerner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Amphitheater. Learn to identify 15 tree species. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Rain or shine. Ages 10 and up. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 923-3665 day of event; www.cincygreatoutdoorweekend.org. Colerain Township.

PUBLIC HOURS

Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.7 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.

SHOPPING

Community Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Christ Prince of Peace United Methodist Church, 10507 Colerain Ave., Rain date: Oct. 3. Family friendly. 265-2968. Colerain Township.

EDUCATION

More Than Money Matters Workshop, Noon-1:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1553 Kinney Ave., Trinity Hall. Identify what is most important in your life, set goals and make good financial decisions. Learn to use basic money management tools to help you budget, reduce debt and find money to save. Free. Registration required. Presented by Thrivent Financial. 771-3991. Mount Healthy.

HISTORIC SITES

German Heritage Museum, 1-5 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.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Job Search Support Group, 1:30-3 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. T U E S D A Y, S E P T . 2 9

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Wormburners, 8-10 a.m., The Mill Course, 1515 W. Sharon Road, Senior men golfers, ages 55 and up. Golf and picnics. New members welcome. $25. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 923-3808. Springfield Township.

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Sunday Jazz Brunch, Noon, Cincinnati Grill, 4 Endicott St., With The April Aloisio Trio. Music plays 3-7 p.m. $14.99 with brunch; $5 jazz only. Reservations recommended. 7421900. Greenhills.

Continentals Round Dance Club, 7 p.m., North College Hill United Methodist Church, 1930 W. Galbraith Road, Phase III-V round dance club for experienced dancers. Ballroom figures: waltz, two-step, cha cha, rumba, tango and bolero. $5. 929-2427. North College Hill.

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EDUCATION

MUSIC - JAZZ

Wildlife Watchers, 1-3 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Winton Woods Harbor. Drop-in program. Learn about the animals that call the lake home. Includes testing your animal I.Q. and using spotting scope or binoculars. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Rain or shine. All ages. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.cincygreatoutdoorweekend.org. Springfield Township. Leaving So Soon? Trees and Leaves, 1011 a.m. and 1-2 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Free, vehicle permit required. 923-3665 day of event; www.cincygreatoutdoorweekend.org. Colerain Township.

Adult Autumn History Luncheons, 10 a.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Naturalists in period clothing, 1790s-1830s. Box lunch, quilt pattern craft and walk along Pin Oak Trail. $12, vehicle permit required. Registration recommended. 521-7275. Colerain Township.

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The Journey of Grief: What Can I Expect?, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Bartholomew Church, 9375 Winton Road, Free. Registration required. Presented by Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio. 241-7745. Finneytown. W E D N E S D A Y, S E P T . 3 0

ART EXHIBITS

PRESENCE ‘Encountering God’s Healing Power’, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, Free. 541-5676; www.chpc.org. College Hill.

COMMUNITY DANCE

Swing Dance Class, 8-9 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.cdt-dance.org. College Hill.

EDUCATION

Adult Autumn History Luncheons, 10 a.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, $12, vehicle permit required. Registration recommended. 521-7275. Colerain Township. Veterans Information, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Information for veterans, spouses, widows and dependents involving claims, entitlement and emergency financial assistance. 946-3300. Green Township.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Fall Into Wellness, 5-8 p.m., Mount Healthy Christian Home, 8097 Hamilton Ave., Free health screenings and tips for general healthy living. With Alzheimer’s Association and others. Ages 18 and up. Free. 931-5000; www.mthealthyseniorliving.com. New Burlington.

PUBLIC HOURS

Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.7 p.m., Winton Woods, Free fishing, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.

RECREATION

PROVIDED

Halloween comes to Kings Island for adults and kids alike this week. Howl-OFest, family-friendly fun that celebrates the magic of fall, is from noon to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, beginning Sunday, Sept. 27, through Nov. 1. There is trick-or-treating, a dance party and costume parade. For adults, Halloween Haunt begins Friday, Sept. 25, and is through Oct. 31. It features 13 haunted attractions and 500 ghastly creatures. Hours are: 7 p.m. to midnight Thursdays and Sundays; and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visit www.visitkingsisland.com.

Outdoor Archery, 2-5 p.m., Adventure Outpost, Winton Woods, 10200 McKelvey Road, Learn a few of the basics of archery using a compound bow. Rain or shine. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. All ages. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-2345; www.cincygreatoutdoorweekend.org. Springfield Township. Climbing Wall, 2-5 p.m., Adventure Outpost, Winton Woods, 10200 McKelvey Road, Test out your skill on the climbing wall. Rain or shine. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. All ages. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-2345; www.cincygreatoutdoorweekend.org. Springfield Township. M O N D A Y, S E P T . 2 8

ART EXHIBITS

PRESENCE ‘Encountering God’s Healing Power’, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, Free. 541-5676; www.chpc.org. College Hill.

PROVIDED

“The Color Purple, The Musical about Love,” returns to the Aronoff Center for a one-week engagement from Tuesday, Sept. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 3. It is based on the classic Alice Walker novel and Steven Spielberg film. Performances are at 8 p.m. through Saturday; also at 2 p.m. Saturday; and at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $25-70. Visit www.broadwayacrossamerica.com or call 800-982-2787.

Life

Why love treats us the way it does

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W h a t down, or throws a pail of was glam- cold water in our faces and orous and says, “You haven’t learned e x c i t i n g about me yet!” It demands and sexy the very best we can offer. now has And at other times that are its days just glorious, love teaches when it is us it is the most exquisite a n y t h i n g thing in the world. Father Lou but all When love is demystified Guntzelman that. What and lives with us in the a ordinary of every day, it is Perspectives was dream is bothersome at first. now here and asking daily We can even become disto be listened to. appointed and disillusioned In “The Mystery of Mar- and start looking for the riage,” author Mike Mason mystified version again. notes, “The situation with We’re all seduced at times love, now that one is mar- by the French proverb, ried, becomes comparable to “Only the beginnings of the philosophical question love are beautiful” about the dog chasing the But true love has its own car - “What happens if he purpose in being so catches it?” demanding. Marriage When love is Its purpose is faces spouses to gradually demystified and lives transform us with the same question, with us in the ordinary and turn us “What do you genuine of every day, it is into do with love lovers. bothersome at first. We once you That’s why have finally can even become it employs caught it?” drastic disappointed and such In a sense, strategies: disillusioned and start asking us to he opines, marriage is a looking for the forgive over trap. A trap to and over get us to be mystified version again. again; to be brave enough patient with to live with love day after each other and ourselves; to day and to learn what love communicate instead of really is. For God knows, pouting or keeping a cool distance. we misunderstand love. Later in life, and espeSpouses quickly become surprised to find out what’s cially in the next, love will underneath love’s charming take off its earthly mask exterior, and to know it and become further demyswhen it’s stark naked and tified. We will recognize that, as the scriptures say, demystified. As Mason notes, over “God is love,” and that all the years love sometimes along he was growing us pulls the rug out from under and teaching us what true us, turns the world upside love means.

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Hilltop Press

September 23, 2009

Hilltop Press

Life

September 23, 2009

Get your hands on homemade foaming soap With the school year in full swing and flu season upon us, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all into the â&#x20AC;&#x153;wash your hands oftenâ&#x20AC;? mode. I thought it would be good to share my recipe for homemade foaming soap. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually been around a while but is sure timely today. Plus by making your own foaming soap, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll save money and be doing your part to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;green.â&#x20AC;? Let the kids help â&#x20AC;&#x201C; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have fun, and be more apt

to wash their little hands if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made their own soap.

own as follows: Wash dispenser well. Rinse with clear vinegar. Rinse again and let drain. The vinegar helps kill any bacteria that may be in the container.

I use a clear liquid soap and let the kids color it slightly with food coloring and add a few drops essential oil (available from health food stores) to it. Both the and oil are Rita coloring optional. Heikenfeld Use a whisk to Make your soap: mix gently. Let sit a Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen 11â &#x201E;3 cups good few minutes to setquality water to 6 table- tle, then pour into your conspoons or so of favorite liq- tainer. ViolĂ ! Your own uid hand soap. Anti-bacteri- foaming hand soap. al or not â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you choose.

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The bonus? More suds with less soap!

Foaming hand soap:

The trick is in the dispenser. You have to use one made for foaming hand soap. I get mine from the dollar store, and after theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re empty I make my

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Foaming and other soaps made with my friend Carol Vanover.

Fluffy cream puff filling:

This is also good in cream horns, Twinkie-like cakes, etc. Beat together: 1

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Foaming dishwashing soap:

And while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at it, go ahead and make a batch of foaming dishwashing detergent. Again, use a dispenser specifically made for this. Follow instructions above for cleaning, etc. The proportions are a bit different: 11â &#x201E;3 cups good quality water to 6 to 8 tablespoons dishwashing liquid (start with 6, check to see how itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working, and add more if needed), plus 2 tablespoons clear vinegar (optional) to cut the grease.

Jane and Carolynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cream puff filling:

Jane Cervantes is known as the cake and truffle lady and Carolyn Grieme is a Northern Kentucky reader, known as the gingerbread house queen, and good friend. They both use this for their cream puffs. 11â &#x201E;2 cups cold milk 1 (3/4 ounce) package French vanilla pudding mix 1 cup whipped topping Confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar

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In a mixing bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for two minutes. Refrigerate for five minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Fill cream puffs just before serving; replace tops. Dust with confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar.

Tips from readers

From Mark A. regarding â&#x20AC;&#x153;parveâ&#x20AC;? products. Mark

says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The definition of â&#x20AC;&#x153;parveâ&#x20AC;? (or â&#x20AC;&#x153;pareveâ&#x20AC;?) in your column was only half right. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pareve foods are prepared without meat, milk, or their derivatives and may therefore be eaten with both meat and dairy dishes according to the laws of kashrut. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No dairy is correct, but no meat either. Meat can be sneaky; gelatin made from cattle hooves, for instance, is not pareve (probably not kosher either, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beside the point).â&#x20AC;?

Cake tips from Martha

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m taking a cake decorating class at Grant School in Clermont County. Martha Buckler is my teacher and she shared some valuable tips in last nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class: â&#x20AC;˘ Bake cakes and quickbreads at 325 degrees and not at 350 degrees as most recipes state. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to bake them longer but the lower temperature allows them to bake all the way through to the middle without sinking. Especially true for very large cakes. â&#x20AC;˘ To smooth white or pastel color frosting, dip spatula in warm water and smooth over cake. Smooth top first, then sides. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use on chocolate or deeply colored icing as this will leave streaks and spots. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchenâ&#x20AC;? in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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Community

September 23, 2009

Hilltop Press

Mercy hospitals win for being well wired

Noteworthy

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The sing on Buddy Rogers Music store on Galbraith Road in North College Hill was last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clue to the Scavenger Hunt. The readers who called in a correct guess were: Anne Cole, A l i s s a W u o r i n e n , B e t h W i s d o m , N a n c y, To n y, L o u i e a n d L u c k y Po l l , J e r r y B e n n e t , B o b , M a r t y a n d C h r i s N u h n , La wrence Brzezinski. This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clue is on A1.

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BRIEFLY Candidate meeting

A candidate forum for Greenhills candidates will be 7-9 p.m. Monday Sept. 28, at Winton Woods High School Auditorium. This forum is being held so that the citizens of Greenhills have an opportunity to meet the candidates in person and hear their views on issues concerning the village. The village has many new people

getting involved in the election. An opportunity for the citizens of Greenhills to get to know the candidates and issues to make an informed choice at the ballot box is unique. Running for council are: David Adams Jason Covalcine Glenn Drees Jeff Halter Terry Treinen Vince Weseli

Bud Wolterman Running for Mayor: Patricia Anwan Fred Murrell No political signs or attire (clothing) of any type relating to one candidate is permitted at the forum. This forum will follow the guidelines set forth by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati area. The moderator will be Sherrie Heyse. The coordinator is Lori Jones.

BIG COIN SHOW!

For the third consecutive year Mercy Health Partners has been named one of the 100 Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems in the nation. Ratings recently released by the American Hospital Association through its â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hospitals and Health Networksâ&#x20AC;? magazine show that Mercy is again being recognized as a national leader in effectively applying information technology. The Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking study measures the use of information technology at 1,314 hospitals nationwide. The survey reviewed how hospitals use new technology to address five key areas: safety and quality, customer service, business processes, workforce, and public health. At Mercy Hospital Mount Airy and Mercy Hospital Western Hills, advancements in technology are helping patients every day. The hospitals both provide digital mammography, which is proven to be far more effective in the early detection of breast cancer. Digital imaging provided

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Hilltop Press

September 23, 2009

Community BRIEFLY

Beginning Monday, September 28, Waycross Road on the west side of Hamilton Avenue (U.S. 127) will be closed for approximately 21 days. Traffic can use Civic Center Drive as a detour and access to businesses will be maintained.

Public hearing

The Greenhills Planning Commission has a public hearing on the village’s comprehensive plan at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Municipal Building, 11000 Winton Road. The planning commission is seeking to receive public input before making a recommendation for adoption to the village council. The comprehensive plan is a guideline for policy decisions and projects concerning the physical and economic development of the community. The plan includes vision statements, goals, objectives, strategies and a timetable for the future of the Village. Copies are available for public review at the Municipal Building and the Greenhills library, or on the village Web site at www.greenhillso-

hio.org. Copies will also be available at the public hearing. Council will have its own public hearing Oct. 27.

Landfill open house

Rumpke Landfill is inviting the public to have a behindthe-scenes look at the operation on Struble Road. The tour will give residents a chance to learn what happens after the garbage is taken away from the curb. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the landfill, 3800 Struble Road. There will be refreshments, landfill tours, games for children, information booths and prize drawings. Visitors will also be able to see live excavation activities. Photo opportunities will be available for children with the Rumpke mascots, Binny and Binita. Children are also invited to explore the cab of a garbage truck. Reservations are requested. Call 851-0122 ext. 3160.

Campaign kickoff

Jeannette Harrison’s campaign for Springfield Township trustee will kick off with a fundraiser, Break Bread with

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Jeannette, from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Panera’s, 8420 Winton Rd. Harrison is running to fill one of two expiring terms on the township’s non-partisan board of trustees. A long-time resident of the township, she is marketing manager for Concept to Continuing Operations in Springfield Township. Harrison is serving her third consecutive two-year term on the Ohio Democratic Party’s state executive committee. She is a member of the League of Women Voters, the NAACP, and the Cincinnati Women’s Political Caucus. Other fundraisers for the Harrison campaign are: Friday, Oct. 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Steak Nina Restaurant & Tavern (formerly J&B’s Bar and Grill), 9176 Winton Road, next to Brentwood Bowl. Friday, Oct. 16, 7-10 p.m., bowling at Brentwood Bowl, 9176 Winton Road. Cost of $25 includes shoes and drink ticket. Thursday, Oct. 22, 6-9 p.m., dinner and movie at Frickers restaurant and bar, 1580 Goodman Ave. For information, call 4845823 or 484-5825.

Church dinner

St. Paul United Church of Christ, 6997 Hamilton Ave., will have an Oktoberfest Dinner 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the church. Cost will be $8 for adults with children’s tickets available. Included in the dinner will be a quilt show and raffle, handmade basket sale and a church bazaar.

State rep. meeting

State Rep. Connie Pillich (D-28th District) will have a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Forest Park Municipal Com-

plex, 1201 W. Kemper road. Pillich will be discussing the state budget, key legislation, and answering questions from residents. All are welcome. Contact Pillich’s office at 614-466-8120, or e-mail district28@ohr.state.oh.us.

Flu shots available

Flu and pneumonia shots will be available at the Springfield Township senior/community center, 9158 Winton Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Maxim Health Services will be offering the shots and will bill Medicare Part B or participating health plans for recipients with valid coverage and who provide proper documentation of proof of such coverage. Maxim will provide those without Medicare or a participating health care plan receipts for those wishing to seek reimbursement. Cost for flu shots will be $30 and $45 for pneumonia shots. Those who are members of the Springfield Township Senior Center will have the opportunity to make an appointment for their flu shot by signing up at the center or calling 522-1154. Non-members will be taken on a first come, first served basis. For more information about Maxim’s flu shot program, go to www.findaflushot.com.

Take a trek

Nature lovers wanting to take to the trails can learn backpacking tips from the experts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Winton Woods. Hamilton County Park District’s experienced staff will be going over the essentials to prepare for an overnight

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experience. The program is geared for adults only. Registration is required by Sept. 28 at GreatParks.org.

Volleyball and soccer grade school nights

It’s Grade School Volleyball and Soccer Nights at McAuley HIgh School. Gradeschool students are invited to come cheer on the McAuley Mohawks. There is free admission for grade school students. Volleyball night is Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6:30 p.m. Soccer night is Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 5:45 p.m.

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.org. 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.

Healing art

The College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave., will have a Exhibition of the Arts featuring five area artists Friday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 1. The exhibit on Encountering God’s Healing Power includes the opening reception and concert Sept. 25 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. There will be a Meet the Artists evening Friday, Oct. 2, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The exhibit is free and will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The exhibit is produced by Arts Revival of College Hill and the College Hill Presbyterian Church. For more information call 541-5676.

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 non-residents. 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

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In the first period of 2009 (Jan. 1 through June 30), Hamilton County communities increased the tons of residential recycling collected by 115 tons over the same period in 2008. In total, Hamilton County communities recycled 17,389 tons in the first half of 2009. The communities with the largest increases in recycling were: • Evendale: 24.42 percent increase • Greenhills: 22.11 percent increase • Harrison Township: 43.60 percent increase • Miami Township: 54.17 percent increase • Montgomery: 43.03 percent increase • Reading: 30.55 percent increase • Sharonville: 17.36 percent increase • Sycamore Township: 22.59 percent increase • Terrace Park: 54.57 percent increase For more information about residential recycling in Hamilton County, contact the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District at 9467766 or go to www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org.

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The Woodward High School Class of 1959 – is having its 50th reunion the weekend of Sept. 12. For information, contact the Web site at www.woodward59.com. The Amelia High School Class of 1969 – is having its 40th year class reunion from 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Sept. 12, at Hilltop Reception Hall, 2141 Ohio 125, (Old DX Ranch). Cost is $30 per person. The class is inviting any other classes that would like to attend. Listed below are classmates needed for correct mailing/e-mail information. Contact Nancy Knox at njpinger@roadrunner.com or 876-2859, or Kathy Baker at kathymomrose@ hotmail.com. Denise Bein-Nailor, Stephen Gail Brooks, Phillip Craig, Albert Delisle, Gary Frazee, Tom Garcia, Ben Gillespie, Daryl Gilliland, Sharon Goins-Angel, Alvis Gary Hastings, Michael Hogue, Peggy Jones-Robinson, Paul Kendall, Joncey Ladd, Penny Mason, James McCracken, Stuart Edward Mentz, Robert Nolte, Carol Pearson-Boehm, Carl Ramsey, Ray Eugune Short, Jeff Smith, Ruby Snider, Gary Stone, Doug Waddle and Danny Wilson.

The 1959 graduating class of Resurrection School – in Price Hill is planning a 50-year reunion for Oct. 10. If you are a member of the class or know someone who was, please call either Eleanor (Kraft) McSwiggin at 941-4619, Bob Honkomp at 921-3762 or Jack Lisk at 921-3670 for more information. Oak Hills High School Class of 1984 – is having a reunion from 711 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Meadows. Cost is $45 per person, and includes appetizers and open bar, and music from the band “Bad Habit.” Checks can be made to “Class of 1984 reunion” and be mailed to 3459 Ebenezer Road, Cincinnati, OH 45248. Hughes High School Class of 1969 – is planning to celebrate its 40-year reunion on Saturday, Oct. 24, with a dinner/dance at the Grove of Springfield Township. Classmates from the classes of 1967, 1968 and 1969 will be the hosts of this reunion. To make this the “Reunion of the 60s Decade” we are inviting other alumni classes from 1965 through 1969 to join in. Come out for a fun evening of catching up with old friends, dining and dancing. Help is needed to find lost classmates. If you are an interested member of these classes or know of anyone who is, for more information and to register, contact Julia Caulton at 742-5916. Amelia High School Class of 1959 – a reunion is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Holiday

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Glen Este Class of 1969 – is conducting its 40th reunion on Sept. 26 at Ivy Hills Country Club. From 7-8 p.m. is a reception and cocktail hour. Dinner is 8-9 p.m. From 9 p.m. to midnight is reminiscing, dancing and fun. From 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25, the class is having a tour of the school. Meet at the flag poles in front of the high school. Game starts at 7:30 p.m. Those who are in this class and haven’t been contacted are asked to notify Cathy Wilmers Recker at 2651283.

St. Dominic Class of 1988 – reunion is being rescheduled for the fall at a date and place to be determined. E-mail Angela (Fischer) Seiter at angelaseiter@hotmail.com for information.

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St. Dominic Class of 1985 – is having a reunion from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in O’Connor Hall at St. Dominic Church. In addition, there will be a 4:30 p.m. Mass, followed by a tour of the school. If members of the class have not been contacted about this event, or for information or to make reservations, call Gayle Dreiling Campbell at 245-1228. Email stdominicclassreunion85@ gmail.com for information.

St. Margaret Mary School in North College Hill Class of 1969 – is conducting a 40-year reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Clovernook Country Club, 2035 W. Galbraith Road. For details, contact Andy Kleiman at 859-441-6248.

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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 couple, and includes soft drinks, chips/pretzels and wine and beer. BYOB is permitted. RSVP by emailing stdominicclass1969@ zoomtown.com, or by contacting Sharon Lipps Holtz at 859-4412980, or Marcia Hammersmith Wechsler at 451-3775.

Princeton High School Class of 1959 – is having its 50th reunion from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Mill Race Banquet Center, Winton Woods. Contact “Tooter” Jan Adams at 729-0066 or John Q. Adams at jadams4990@aol.com.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help – is having a reunion for all graduates from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at St. William’s Church Undercroft, West Eighth and Sunset avenues, Price Hill. Cost is $15 per person and includes soda, beer, chips, pretzels, bartender, hall rental and music by Jerry “Tiger” Iles. Donations given to Santa Maria Community Services, Sedamsville Civic Association and other organizations. Graduates are asked to bring a snack to share. Last names from A to M are asked to bring appetizers. Names from N to Z are asked to bring desserts. Mail reservations to Pat Oates Telger, 4125 Pleasure Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45205. Include name, name of spouse or guest, address, phone number, e-mail address, year graduated and a check for $15 made out to Pat Telger. For questions, call Marlene Mueller Collinsworth, 921-0620; Cathy Boone Dryden, 859-282-1788; Katky Oates Finkelmeier, 4514392; Jane Corns Garrett, 4517420; Jenny Corns Newman, 4518787; Judy Oates Paff, 922-8708 or Telger at 251-4507.

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Withrow High School Class of 1944 – Will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its graduation with a reunion luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Touch of Elegance, 5959 Kellogg Ave. Any class members and families of that year are invited to attend. Contact Bob McGrath at 871-3631, or email him at RMGrath@fuse.net.

Clermont Northeastern Class of 1999 – will celebrate its 10-year reunion Friday, Sept. 18. Organizers are still looking for some classmates. Contact Maryann Huhn at 859-391-3375, or e-mail cne1999@yahoo.com. Include name, e-mail address, mailing address and telephone number.

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REUNIONS Anderson High School Class of 1954 – is conducting its 55th year reunion, Friday, Sept. 11, Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13. For details call Wayne Wykoff at 321-7109, or Kirs Schwegler Wilshire at 859-441-7560. From 710 p.m., Friday, the group will meet at AJ’s Roadhouse. On Saturday, at 7 p.m., the group will meet at Vito’s Restaurant in Ft. Thomas and on Sunday, there will be a picnic at noon at Woodland Mound Park off Nordyke Road.

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NCH mayor names interim administrator By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

While he continues the search for a city administrator, North College Hill Mayor Dan Brooks has made an interim appointment to the post. Jerry Thamann resigned the administrator’s job to take the assistant administrator job in Springdale. His last day was Sept. 16. Mark Fitzgerald will serve until a new administrator is named. Fitzgerald is a former city manager, and now on council, in Loveland, and a former administrator in Lockland. “During the past two years, he has worked closely with Jerry in his capacity with LSR Consultants and has become familiar with our system, our staff and our cit-

izens,” Brooks said. “I feel Mark is the perfect person to insure our stability and continued progress until a permanent city administrator is selected.” “Jerry has served the city and this administration with the highest quality of professionalism and dedication and we all will miss his presence,” Brooks said. “The business of the city, obviously, must continue and it is imperative that we have continuity in service to our citizens, management of our departments and relationships with multiple county, state and federal agencies. “While it is my first inclination to appoint a permanent replacement for Jerry, I have come to the conclusion that it would neither be pru-

dent nor fair Fitzgerald to do so at this time.” Saying he needed time to find the right person for the job and given that this an election year, Brooks said, he is opting to wait until after council elections are decided. “I feel it would not be fair to force upon the incoming council a person whom I selected without their input.” Brooks said he will continue to interview perspective candidates until after the Nov. 3 election and make an appointment by Dec. 1. “This will give the person selected a full month to become acclimated to North College Hill as well as giving his or her employer reasonable notice before assuming their duties as North College Hill administrator on Jan. 1,” Brooks said. “As Mark is a partner in LSR, our current economic development consulting firm, this will be considered as an extension of their contracted duties and save the city nearly $2,500 per month during the next three months.” Fitzgerald said his salary, once approved by Council, will be $7,000 a month.

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Citizen soldier helps team fight flu bug You’ve seen the water boys running on the field to help the Finneytown football players cool off during a game, but recent scares of the flu bug are an enemy the Finneytown athletic department wants to run off the field. In an effort to help curb the spread of flu viruses,

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Nichols, who contacted Wolfe whom he had met during a campus visit last spring. “This is a proactive step to work cooperatively with the suggested guidelines regarding the H1N1 that is going around,” said Grosser. Over 90 water bottles were distributed to the team. Wolfe made the turnaround request in less than two weeks. “Normally it would take about four to six weeks to get the bottles made. But we knew how important this was and the Guard stepped up,” said Wolfe. After a few photos and a round of applause, the water boys collected the bottles and headed to the locker room as the team took the field for practice.

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Richard J. “Rick” Autenrieb, 51, died Sept. 11. He was a carrier for the United States Postal Service. Survived by wife Robyn Miller Autenrieb; daughters Jennifer Bracke, Shannon Autenrieb; mother Anna Focht Autenrieb; brother Dale Autenrieb; nephews Jeffrey, Daniel Autenrieb, other nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father Albert Autenrieb, sister Carol Ann Autenrieb. Services were Sept. 15 at St. Dominic. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Rick Autenrieb Trust Fund, P.O. Box 11280, Cincinnati, OH 45211.

Shirley Benjamin

Shirley Benjamin died Sept. 4. She was a member of the Cincinnati Welsh Society. Survived by children Stephen, Christa, Gareth Benjamin, Karla Clark; eight grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Lawrence Benjamin. Services were Sept. 8 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

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Joseph Campbell

Joseph H. Campbell, 48, Mount Healthy, died Sept. 14. Survived by mother Patricia Campbell; daughter Tara Campbell; grandson Craig Chad Joseph Campbell; siblings Robert Campbell, Mary Soldano, Carol Penney, Diane Shiplet; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father Henry Campbell, sister Debra Hurley. Services were Sept. 19 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home.

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Helen Combs

Helen Kidd Combs, 65, died Sept. 13. Survived by husband Sam Combs; children Debra Cox, Anita Todd, Samuel Combs, Annetta Hollingsworth; grandchildren Richard, Angela, Mark, Sara, Adam, Justin, Sam, Danny, Amanda, Brian; sisters Joyce, Ruby, Donna; 15 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Paul Combs, grandchildren Matthew, Cannon; two siblings. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home.

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improper handling firearm, drug abuse at 1233 Omniplex, Sept. 5. Desire Nelson, 27, 7870 Clovernook, criminal damaging at 2074 Quail Court, Sept. 4. Charles Clark, 42, 2000 E. Kemper Road, burglary at 1019 Harkin, Sept. 7.

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1121 Cedar Ave., Sept. 4. 1148 Hill Crest Road, Sept. 7. 1197 W. Galbraith Road, Sept. 11. 1550 Cedar Ave., Sept. 10. 5612 Colerain Ave., Sept. 4. 5774 Colerain Ave., Sept. 5. 6327 Savannah Ave., Sept. 11. 881 Oakfield Ave., Sept. 8.

Theft of license plate

1514 Cedar Ave., Sept. 5. 2365 W. North Bend Road, Sept. 5.

Unauthorized use of motor vehicle 6090 Capri Drive, Sept. 7. 6304 Savannah Ave., Sept. 10.

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Arrests/citations

Donovan Heard, 19, 1045 Behles, misrepresentation by person under 21 at 637 Northland Blvd., Sept. 5. Niki Knight, 25, 1110 St. Clair Ave., theft at 1143 Smiley, Sept. 5. Morris Hodge, 22, 9920 Wayne Ave.,

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DEATHS

Lorraine Bower

Lorraine Bower died Sept. 15. Survived by husband Conrad Bower; children Greer, Robin Bower; grandchildren Amanda, MacKenzie, Lucas, Victoria, Eric, Michael, Selena; sister Eileen Murphy. Preceded in death by siblings Emmett, Erra Lee Winn, Carol Wolfe, Marilyn Snelson. Services were Sept. 19 at Highview Christian Church. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: Highview Christian Church, 2651 Adams Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231.

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Daisy, Summer, Sierra; great-grandchildren Korin, Makayla, Sophia, Darron, Trentin, Alana, Dominic; siblings Glenn, Bonnie, Dottie, Janet, Darlene. Preceded in death by son Richard Conley Jr. Services were Sept. 18 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home.

Ruth Donohue

Lillian “Ruth” Dozier Donohue, 79, Springfield Township, died Aug. 30. Survived by children Patrick Donohue Jr., Michael Gadd, Kerry Freudenberg, seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Marlin “Pat” Donohue, son Andrew Donohue. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to St. James of the Valley Education Fund or Hospice of Cincinnati.

POLICE REPORTS Candace L. Tarleton, born 1979, domestic violence, 1902 Savannah Way, Sept. 13. Kendella Ballew, born 1989, forgery and criminal damaging or endangerment, 5932 Hamilton Ave., Sept. 10. Kyle Capano, born 1983, receiving stolen property and breaking and entering, 6016 Monticello Ave., Sept. 9. Michael Evans, born 1983, breaking and entering and obstruction of official business, 2110 Simbury Court, Sept. 9. Mary Ellen Harris, born 1983, intimidation and temporary protection order violation, 2509 Rack Court, Sept. 9. Melinda R. Kiner, born 1975, illegal possession of drug document and deception to obtain dangerous drug, 5359 Colerain Ave., Sept. 11.

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Incidents

Residence entered and camera, pillow, currency, clothing, jewelry at 1023 Harkin Drive, Aug. 18. Residence entered at 1013 Harkin Drive, Sept. 6. Residence entered and at 1019 Harkin Drive, Sept. 7. Residence entered and clothing, shoes, TV of unknown value removed at 1014 Harkin Drive, Sept. 6.

Criminal damaging

Vehicle window damaged at 727 Daphne, Sept. 6. Vehicle struck with BB gun at , Sept. 5. Vehicle window damaged at 11591 Geneva, Sept. 5. Vehicle damaged at 1212 W. Kemper Road, Sept. 2. Vehicle windshield damaged at West Kemper and Karahill, Sept. 4. Vehicle door damaged at 11655 Lumberjack, Sept. 2. Window of residence damaged at 11528 Geneva Road, Sept. 2.

Domestic violence

Female victim reported at Havensport, Sept. 5.

Misuse of credit card

Victim reported at 982 Glasgow Drive, Sept. 3.

Theft

Merchandise valued at $85.69 removed at 1212 W. Kemper Road, Sept. 6. Vehicle removed at 2084 Quail Court, Sept. 6. Subwoofer valued at $30 removed from vehicle at 11993 Chase Plaza, Sept. 5. Stereo and speakers valued at $1,000 removed at 11709 Hanover, Sept. 6. Carton of cigarettes valued at $49.92 removed at 625 Northland Blvd., Sept. 4. Sticker removed from vehicle at 11473 Fremantle, Sept. 4. Phones valued at $650 removed at 1238 W. Kemper Road, Sept. 2. Reported at 11448 Raphael Place, Sept. 1. of prescription drug

Unauthorized use of motor vehicle Vehicle used without consent at 1009 Kemper Meadow, Sept. 4.

MOUNT HEALTHY Arrests/citations

David Stokes, 22, 8801 Hamilton Ave., drug paraphernalia,

Ruth Helligrath

Ruth Dubar Helligrath, 88, North College Hill, died Sept. 3. Survived by grandchildren Jennifer, Laurie, Kate, Amy, Spring, Star, Max, Eric; seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Harold Helligrath, children Ted, Bill, Mike Helligrath, Nancy Kline. Services were Sept. 5 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home.

Gerry Kirk

Geraldine "Gerry" Haller Kirk, 81, died Sept. 14. Survived by children Jeffery, Steven Kirk, Rhonda Robertson, Lisa Wittich; grandchildren Michael, Melissa, Maleah, Christopher, Danielle Kirk, Travis Robertson, Braeden, Paige Wittich. Preceded in death by husband James Kirk, sister Virginia Fehr. Services were Sept. 18 at St. Margaret Mary. Arrangements by Frederick Funeral Home. Memorials to: American Lung Association, 4050 Executive Park Drive, Suite 402, Cincinnati, OH 45241.

Elsie Rose

Elsie Holder Rose, 94, died Sept. 6.

Survived by son Dennis Rose; grandchildren Matthew, Daniel Rose, Jamie Canafax, Cynthia Mofield; great-grandchildren Joshua, Elizabeth Canafax, Micayla, Jacob, Logan Mofield, Great, Zachary, Hannah Rose; sister Eureka Johnson. Preceded in death by husband Frank Rose. Services were Sept. 10 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: Crossroads Hospice, 8087 Washington Village Drive, Dayton, OH 45458.

Dellaree Walton

Dellaree Turner Walton, 76, died Sept. 15. She was the president of Women of Fire Ministry. Survived by husband Willard “Smokey” Walton; sons Mike, Gary, Bruce Walton; grandchildren Christopher, Kelly, Lauren, Adam, Matthew, Tim; great-grandchildren Shaly, Claire; siblings Wayne, Tom Turner, JoAnn Hensley, Laven Baughn. Preceded in death by brothers Mike, Sam Turner. Services were Sept. 17 at First Christian Assembly of God. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: Bread of Life, 11582 Lebanon Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241.

About police reports The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: • Springfield Township: Chief David Heimpold, 729-1300. obstructing official business at 1500 block of Kinney Avenue, Sept. 14. Michael Hicks, 23, 7901 Constitution Drive, disorderly conduct at 7900 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 11. Juvenile, disorderly conduct at 2046 Adams Road, Sept. 11. Susan Wilton, 29, 9669 Loralinda Drive, disorderly conduct at 1400 block of Hoffner Street, Sept. 11. Charity Harp, 28, 1457 Hoffner St., disorderly conduct at 1400 block of Hoffner Street, Sept. 11.

Incidents Aggravated burglary

Woman reported computer stolen at 7204 Bernard Ave., Sept. 15.

Criminal damaging

Woman reported vehicle damaged at 7361 Clovernook Ave., Sept. 10.

• Mount Healthy: Chief Al Schaefer, 728-3183. • Cincinnati District 5, Captain David Bailey, 569-8500. • North College Hill: Chief Paul Toth, 521-7171. • Greenhills: Chief Thomas Doyle, 825-2101. • Forest Park: Chief Phil Cannon, 595-5220.

NORTH COLLEGE HILL Arrests/citations

Rashawne Stenson, 20, 2108 Harrison Ave., drug possession, open container at 1800 block of Sundale Avenue, Sept. 16. Johnny Walker, 47, 2172 Lincoln Ave., drug possession at 6800 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 16. Frank Mahan, 43, 9095 Crossridge Terrace, theft at 6800 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 11. Walter Gilvin, 36, 4344 Kirby Road, obstructing official business at 7100 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 9.

Incidents Aggravated menacing

Woman reported threats at 1511 Balfour Lane, Sept. 11.

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2002 Parkhurst Court: Cavanaugh, Lottie D. to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; $54,000. 6335 Meis Ave.: Vollner, Robert E. and Patricia A. to Gorski, Daniel J.; $5,000. 7981 Granville Lane: Wells Fargo Bank NA Tr. to Gelhaus, Richard; $26,000.

FOREST PARK

10574 Chelmsford Road: TD Premier Properties LLC to Martin, E. Christopher and Thao; $124,900. 11362 Lincolnshire Drive: Flagstar Bank FSB to Baker, Scott A.; $46,000. 11580 Ravensberg Court: Midwest Equity Holdings Inc. to Dishmon, Amy M. and Christopher; $98,000. 890 Holyoke Drive: Shuford, William to Allen, Matthew; $110,000. 926 Glasgow Drive: Cord, Melissa M. and Kevin S. to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation;

$48,000. 943 Harrogate Court: Willis, Richard to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr.; $54,000.

18 Falcon Lane: Smith, Bonnie L. to Knox, Mona L.; $63,000.

$69,900. 6835 Grace Ave.: Baczyk, Coy A. II to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; $40,000. 6926 Shamrock Ave.: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Vidourek, Mary B.; $27,500. 7108 Clovernook Ave.: Barnett, Rick A. to Bank of New York Tr.; $32,000.

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GREENHILLS

2634 Mount Airy Ave.: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Benz, Ian A. and Cara Janson; $58,000.

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1620 Joseph Court: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Brankamp, Daniel L. and Julia M.; $21,000. 1808 Cordova Ave.: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Henggeler, Mark; $13,500. 6727 Betts Ave.: Michel, Andrea and David to Manning, Ryan J.;

8425 Mockingbird Lane: Jackson, Quanesha and Erwin Davis to Wells Fargo Bank NA Tr.; $72,000. 8721 Mockingbird Lane: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Bader, Deborah K. and Robert A.; $33,000. 8911 Monsanto Drive: Lewis, Beverly J. to Beach, Candace R.; $86,000. 8913 Daly Road: J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA to Kreative Occasions Inc.; $19,100. 9715 Northfield Lane: Curran, Marybeth and Mary Beth Maurer to Guthrie, Donna L.; $131,316.

10674 Deauville Road: Kelkid Properties LLC to Williams, Tiffany J.; $99,900. 11852 Canfield Court: HSBC Bank USA NA Tr. to Papin, Josh and Katie; $91,500. 11909 Deerhorn Drive: Huntington National Bank to Sizemore, Benjamin A.; $90,000. 2342 Banning Road: Rare Earth Land Company LLC to Fifth Third Bank; $190,000. 2364 Banning Road: Rare Earth Land Company LLC to Fifth Third Bank; $190,000. 2374 Banning Road: Rare Earth Land Company LLC to Fifth Third Bank; $190,000. 7360 Commonwealth Drive: Holzschuh, Edward W. Jr. to MacGregor, Margaret; $136,000. 7905 Ramble View : Roderer, Zae Ann to Banjo, Omotayo O.; $118,600. 7905 Ramble View : Roderer Zae Ann to Banjo Omotayo O.; $118,600.

About real estate transfers

Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate. 792 North Hill Lane: Cook, Timothy P. to Morris, Cheryl D.; $83,300. 7940 Fairhope Court: Tristate Holdings Inc. to Penklor Properties LLC; $34,000. 7940 Fairhope Court: Baty, Stella to Tristate Holdings Inc.; $26,000. 9157 Ranchill Drive: Meyer, Jeffrey and Jennifer A. to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; $64,000. 9547 Trafford Court: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Lanham, Karen; $15,000. 970 Springbrook Drive: Forman, Paula to Hart, Cathleen A.; $149,500. 9716 Northfield Lane: JPL Properties II LLC to Bellamy, Ricky M.; $100,000. 9840 Lakeview Drive: Pitcher, Kenneth B. and Rebecca A. to Wyrick

Beckham, David; $172,500. Conrad Drive: Potterhill Homes Inc. to Marshall, Lydia and Mario Castillio; $251,525. 1019 Harbury Drive: Payton, Richard to Katerberg, Jonathan R.; $97,900. 8642 Daly Road: Freimuth, Ross and Rebecca Fara to Bank of New York Mellon; $44,000. 8693 Mockingbird Lane: Berckman, William A. 2 to Berckman, Robert W.; $61,416. 8765 Grenada Drive: Bank of New York Mellon to Patton Financial Group Inc.; $28,000. 9117 Millcliff Drive: Metzger, Jill A. and Jeffrey Franco to Morgan, Emily S.; $139,500. 9153 Yorkridge Drive: McCullom, Shaun A. to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; $40,000.

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vehicle at 1725 Newbrook Drive, Aug. 23. Man reported stereo equipment stolen from vehicle at 1017 North Bend Road, Aug. 20. Woman reported stereo equipment stolen from vehicle at 12003 Goodfield Drive, Aug. 19. 6340 Daly Road man reported vehicle stolen at 1000 block of North Bend Road, Aug. 31. Woman reported jewelry stolen at 10863 Sprucehill Drive, Aug. 31. Woman reported credit card information used at 723 S. Meadow Circle, Aug. 26. Woman reported vehicle stolen at 8640 Desoto Drive, Aug. 29. Man reported stereo equipment, GPS stole from vehicle at 945 Hollytree Drive, Aug. 30. Woman reported bike stolen at 8612 Zodiac Drive, Sept. 2. Wyoming woman reported wallet stolen from purse at 8400 block of Winton Road, Sept. 2. 9927 Voyabler Lane man reported items stolen from vacant house at 1300 block of Landis Lane, Sept. 3. Feldkamp Enterprises reported equipment stolen from work site at 2100 block of Struble Road, Sept. 1. 1553 Oakknoll Drive woman reported wallet stolen from purse at 8421 Winton Road, Sept. 13. United Dairy Farmers reported $41 in gas stolen at 920 North Bend Road, Sept. 13. Man reported check, wallet stolen at 8354 Newbury St., Sept. 9. Woman reported stereo equipment, GPS, tools stolen from vehicle at 1807 Briarose Court, Sept. 10. 11376 Fremantle Drive woman reported car keys stolen at 10900 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 10. Man reported money stolen at 10937 Maplehill Drive, Sept. 12. Man reported navigation system stolen from vehicle at 1357 Randomhill Drive, Sept. 12. Woman reported medicine stolen at 8232 Galbraith Pointe Lane, Sept. 10. 965 Springbrook Drive woman reported wallet stolen from purse at 8421 Winton Road, Sept. 8. Woman reported vehicle stolen at 12109 Brookway Drive, Sept. 4.

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Woman reported money stolen at 8503 Four Worlds Drive, Sept. 12.

Criminal damaging

Rod Techs Inc. reported window broken at 1727 W. Galbraith Road, Sept. 15.

Theft

Man reported swing stolen at 7050 Hamilton Ave., Sept. 15. 4580 West Fork Road man reported medicine stolen from vehicle at Marvin Avenue, Sept. 15. Burger King reported money stolen at 1555 W. Galbraith Road, Sept. 10.

Walgreens reported $40 in merchandise stolen at 6700 Hamilton Ave., Sept. 11. Man reported computer stolen at 1645 Centerridge Ave., Sept. 11. 8686 Pringle Drive woman reported money, cell phone stolen at 1800 block of West Galbraith Road, Sept. 13.

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Arrests/citations

Roger Birkofer, 34, no address given, theft at 800 block of Denier Place, Aug. 31.

William Short, 25, 712 Clark St., drug trafficking, drug possession, burglary at 2300 block of Roxanna Drive, Sept. 2. Courtney Woodward, 26, 411 Elberon Ave., domestic violence at 2100 block of Lincoln Street, Sept. 2. Crystal Woodward, 29, 1214 Iliff Ave., domestic violence at 2100 block of Lincoln Street, Sept. 2. Toni Jeffries, 32, 785 W. Galbraith Road, domestic violence at 700 block of West Galbraith Road, Sept. 15. Juvenile, disorderly conduct at 1805 Miles Road, Sept. 14. Juvenile, receiving stolen property at 2000 block of Greenpine Drive,

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Sept. 14. Juvenile, carrying concealed weapon at 1900 block of Miles Road, Sept. 10. Donald Watkins, 43, 1051 Hempstead Drive, domestic violence at 1051 Hempstead Drive, Sept. 12. Juvenile, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest at 11900 block of Cedarcreek Drive, Sept. 13. Juvenile, assault at 11900 block of Cedarcreek Drive, Sept. 13. John Siemering, 24, 1715 Stevens Ave., theft at 900 block of North Bend Road, Sept. 13. Alfred Hart, 37, 1533 Pleasant Run Drive, drug trafficking at Hamilton Avenue and Sevenhills Drive, Sept. 9. Jonathan Weaver, 24, 303 Delmar Drive, theft at 8900 block of Cavalier Drive, Sept. 10. Juvenile, obstructing official business at 8200 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 4. Juvenile, domestic violence at 1200 block of Bellune Drive, Sept. 6. Dshaun Jordan, 21, 8794 Grenada Drive, disorderly conduct at 8400 block of Winton Road, Sept. 7. Jason Bradshaw, 27, domestic violence at 12000 block of Brookway Drive, Sept. 7. Kiana Trabue, 30, domestic violence at 12000 block of Brookway Drive, Sept. 7. James Bell, 21, 10829 Pleasanthill Drive, drug possession at Pleasanthill and Lotushill drives, Sept. 7. Marjoni Tate, 28, 6207 Coleridge Drive, receiving stolen property at Hamilton Avenue and Springdale Road, Sept. 4. William Abercrombie, 19, 2167 Sevenhills Drive, disorderly conduct at Birchridge and Sevenhills drives, Sept. 5. Juvenile, disorderly conduct at 1805 Miles Road, Sept. 4. Juvenile, receiving stolen property at Hamilton Avenue and Springdale Road, Sept. 4. Marquila Caver, 9996 Wayne Ave., disorderly conduct at 10900 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 4. Germaine O’Neal, 18, 1894 Bluehill Drive, menacing at 2046 Adams Road, Sept. 4.

Incidents Aggravated menacing

Man reported being threatened at

Assault

Woman reported being thrown to the ground during argument at 8284 Springdew Drive, Aug. 21.

Breaking and entering

Cancun reported break-in at 11930 Hamilton Ave., Aug. 20.

Burglary

Woman reported purse stolen at 1556 Meredith Drive, Aug. 30. Man reported break-in at 8921 Daly Road, Aug. 21. Woman reported jewelry, TV stolen at 2050 Adams Ridge Drive, Aug. 20. Woman reported TV stolen at 1409 Meredith Drive, Aug. 22. Woman reported computer, video games stolen at 1021 Thunderbird Lane, Sept. 14. Man reported computer, jewelry stolen at 607 Lakeridge Drive, Sept. 11. Woman reported DVD, TV stolen at 6210 Witherby Ave., Sept. 7. Man reported video game system, TV, money stolen at 1570 Meredith Drive, Sept. 7.

Criminal damaging

Woman reported flower pots damaged at 1412 Forester Drive, Aug. 21. 9086 Millcliff Drive man reported vehicle damaged at 8900 block of Fontainebleau Terrace, Aug. 22. Man reported mailbox set on fire at 9854 McKelvey Road, Aug. 22. Woman reported window broken at 10933 Crystalhill Drive, Aug. 26. Woman reported window broken at 8965 Daly Road, Aug. 27. Man reported vehicle damaged at 1093 Meadowind Court, Aug. 24.

Misuse of credit card

Man report credit card used without permission at 9622 Fallsridge Drive, Aug. 24.

Theft

Woman reported bike stolen at 10962 Maplehill Drive, Aug. 23. Woman reported money stolen at 1622 Newbrook Drive, Aug. 20. Woman reported four bikes stolen at 1570 Meredith Drive, Aug. 20. Man reported guns, camera, sports equipment stolen from vehicle at 2040 Arrowwood Place, Aug. 21. Man reported gun stolen at 2333 Adams Road, Aug. 21. Woman reported items stolen from

BUSINESS UPDATE Career moves

The Union Central Life Insurance Company recently announced officer elections. John Lucas was elected vice president, general counsel and assistant secretary for Union Central. Lucas manages Union Central’s legal department, supports Union Central’s operations and initiatives and works to prevent and minimize exposure to legal liabilities.

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Foundation opens apparel company The Aubrey Rose Foundation has launched a new business unit – Writely Sew. The business is a fullservice apparel company with a duel mission: to provide edgy and exciting graphic designs, embroidery, imprinting services, and garment embellishments while returning 100 percent of its profits back to the Aubrey Rose Foundation. Writely Sew is at 7805 Affinity Place in Mount

Healthy; phone number 513-728-2682. “We are tremendously excited about this venture, as it moves the foundation toward a long-range, selfsustaining business model,” said Nancy Hollenkamp, who founded the foundation along with Jerry Hollenkamp. “For every imprinted or embroidered shirt, corporate apparel, or spirit wear item sold, all profits are returned to the foundation, which

Army National Guard Pvt. Edreisha U. Humphrey has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Humphrey is a 2008 graduate of Finneytown High School. She is the daughter of Carol Humphrey, and granddaughter of Neeley Allen, both of Cincinnati.

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Army National Guard Spec. Brian R. Washington has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. He graduated in 2002 from Winton Woods High School, and received a bachelor's degree in 2008

create a strain on an otherwise strong family. The foundation works to relieve families from financial and emotional barriers by providing temporary assistance. “Our embroidery machines can create highvolume, highly detailed logos and our designed garment machine creates crisp, clear, color-fast designs up to 256 colors in almost any size needed. “Whether companies or

non-profits are looking for small runs or for ongoing line of logo wear, we are able to do the job,” said Jerry Hollenkamp. Founded in 2000, the Aubrey Rose Foundation was created in honor of Aubrey Rose Hollenkamp, a loving, bright, and beautiful child born with serious medical limitations. Aubrey Rose, who overcame many medical hurdles in her brief time with her family, including a heart

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Open house Writely Sew, a new business of the Aubrey Rose Foundation, will have an open house to showcase the new equipment and facilities at 7805 Affinity Place, Mount Healthy for family and friends on Wednesday, Sept. 23, and the business community on Thursday, Sept. 24. and double lung transplant at 18 months, died unexpectedly two days shy of her third birthday. To learn more about the Aubrey Rose Foundation, go to aubreyrose.org.

Township forums continue tonight

IN THE SERVICE Humphrey

helps fund our mission.” The foundation assists families with children who have life-threatening medical conditions. In these situations, family unity – crucial to helping a child’s emotional and physical wellness – suffers. Often, the overwhelming effects of a critically ill child, burdensome expense of complex medical treatments, and great distances that many families travel to receive top-notch care can

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Service news is printed on a space-available basis. Deliver it to our office no later than noon Wednesday, one week before publication. Mail announcements and photographs to: The Community Press, 5556 Cheviot Road, Cincinnati, OH 45247. Send a S.A.S.E. for photo return. E-mail achasco@ communitypress.com with “In the service” in the subject line, or fax items to 923-1806. Call 853-6262. from the University of Cincinnati. Washington is the son of Charlene Blair of Hamilton, and nephew of Vanessa Reese of Cincinnati.

By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

Lexington Heights and Glencoe residents have their chance to talk with Springfield Township trustees as the series of neighborhood meetings continues Wednesday Sept. 30. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the St. Mark AME Zion Methodist Church, 9208 Daly Road. The series of forums planned for 11 neighborhoods are aimed at providing input for trustees as the township develops a master plan for each community. A presentation of current neighborhood conditions will begin each meeting, including existing land use,

The series of forums planned for 11 neighborhoods are aimed at providing input for trustees as the township develops a master plan for each community. zoning, current proposed land use recommendations, crime rate, fire and EMS call response time, and special characteristics of the neighborhood. “This is their opportunity to provide suggestions for the future of their neighborhood,” said Trustee Joseph

Honerlaw. The Lexington Heights and Glencoe neighborhood meeting is the fifth of the neighborhood meetings with the next one scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5. It will be for residents of Skyline Acres, Adams Ridge, Ranchill and Hude-

pohl drives, and Miles Road at 7 p.m. at Mount Healthy Junior High School. Each neighborhood master plan will take one year to complete. Residents will receive a post card in the mail confirming their scheduled neighborhood meeting. For a street-by-street listing, visit the Living in Springfield Township tab of the Neighborhood Master Plan listing on www.springfieldtwp.org, or call 5221410.

Resident performs in musical “Disney’s High School Musical,” based on the popular Disney Channel movie, will be singing and dancing its way to town Sept. 25, 26 and 27, brought by Acting Up, the young performer’s community theater based in Mason. There will be four shows at the Mason High School Theater, 6100 MasonMontgomery Road, and will feature a cast of about 75 youngsters ages 10 to 18. In the cast will be Forest Park resident Jon Schlachta. “High School Musical” is a modern-day “Grease,” where the jocks and brainiacs, skater dudes and thespians of East Side High School decide whether they need to stick to the status quo or break out of their cliques and come together for the school musical. This production contains Wildcat favorites such as “Bop to the Top,” “Get ‘cha Head in the Game,” and

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Jon Schlachta of Forest Park will perform in “High School Musical.”

“We’re All in This Together.” In the past two seasons, Acting Up has been nominated for 117 Orchid Awards and has won 38 awards from the Ohio Association of Community Theaters, including Excellence in Ensemble and Excellence in Dance Execution. Performances of Disney’s

In the past two seasons, Acting Up has been nominated for 117 Orchid Awards and has won 38 awards from the Ohio Association of Community Theaters, including Excellence in Ensemble and Excellence in Dance Execution. High School Musical will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25; 2 p.m. (sign language interpreter will be provided) and 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. Tickets are $10 each ($8 seniors) and are available online at www.actingup. com or at the box office starting one hour before the show. For more information, call 588-0988.

The Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County grossed $35,575 at its Aug.13-16 used book sale held at its warehouse in Hartwell, slightly more than last year’s sale. “We realized a slight increase over last year’s figure, but are happy with the results, considering the economy,” Friends’ Executive Director Anne Keller said. “We’re now preparing for some additional sales at branches through the remainder of 2009.” “The next branch sale will be at the Covedale Branch Library, 4980 Glenway Ave., from Sept. 1819,” Keller said. “It’s even more important that the public support the sales, because the success of each book sale helps the Library by sponsoring

thousands of children’s and adult programs each year, and adding to the library’s collection.” Each year the Friends provide funding for thousands of programs for children, teens and adults, as well as support such worthwhile ventures as the annual Summer Reading Program and Veterans Day Program. “It’s critical that the Friends continue supporting the Library since its funding has been cut 28 percent over the last nine years,” she said. “We’re fortunate that the public makes the public library and the Friends a priority. We can continue to fund programming and some aspects of the collection, but can only do so with successful book sales.” The remaining 2009

book sales: • Covedale Branch Library, 4980 Glenway Ave. from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18; and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. • Clifton Branch Library at the Clifton Cultrual Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Ave. (the old Clifton School) from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. A Members Only Preview Event is Thursday, Oct. 15 (Details to be announced). • Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave. from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13; and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. For more information, contact the warehouse at 369-6035, e-mail friendsofplch1@fuse.net or visit http://friends.cincinnatilibrary.org/.

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Community

September 23, 2009

Center celebrates Cary enhancements people who are making a legacy gift to Clovernook. Named after Clovernook’s founders, Florence and Georgia Trader, the members of the society are committed to ensuring that the next generation has access to vital vision services by leaving their legacy through a planned gift. Luminary Society members

Members of the Trader Society, Luminary Society and the Young Professional Advisory Board Sept. 17 helped Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired celebrate the enhancements of Cary Cottage with money received from the Marge and Charles J. Schott Foundation. The Trader Society represents

represent people who have gifted Clovernook for 10 or more consecutive years. Additionally, the Young Professional Advisory Board is a new initiative comprised of five people under the age of 40 from Ohio and Kentucky. These individuals will focus on issues very important to Clovernook and will work to assist our

organization in achieving our annual goals. “By leaving a legacy through charitable gift planning, I am able to impact the lives of people with visual impairments for another 106 years,” said Frances D. “Fran” Cohen. “Not only am I able to make a difference, I am utilizing my resources in order to meet my

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Bill and Polly Culp, luminary society members, and Doug Jacques, vice president of business operations at Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired at the celebrations of he enhancements of Cary Cottage.

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Robin Usalis, president/CEO at Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, talks with Clovernook trustee Dr. Richard Hammel.

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