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Kickoff for classrooms

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St. Vivian School Principal Steve Zinser helps students, from left, Gabriel Maier, Zach Miller and Evan Vonderhaar unload equipment that was part of the PTA’s fall fundraiser kickoff. The PTA picked a football theme and students were allowed to don sportswear instead of uniforms. Money raised through catalog sales will be used to buy classroom and school equipment.

Students getting new rides Mt. Healthy buying 20 new buses By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com

Mount Healthy City School District is replacing about half of its bus fleet – and is receiving a stimulus grant to pick up 25 percent of the cost. The district is buying 20 new buses to replace some 20-yearold buses cur- Pennell rently owned by the district. The school board approved the bus purchase at its meeting Sept. 21. “It’s hard to see a down side for this,” said John Pennell, executive director of administrative services for the district. The contract for $1.569,995 was awarded to low-bidder Miami Valley International Trucks Inc. It includes one 72-passenger bus, three 84-passenger buses and 16 that hold 77 passengers. The district will receive a $360,000 reimbursement from Hamilton County Environmental Services as soon as officials turn over the 20 old buses being replaced thanks to a grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Mount Healthy schools Superin-

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Mount Healthy City School District is replacing 20 old buses with the help of a grant from Hamilton County Environmental Services.

More information The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant was submitted on behalf of the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners by the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services. The total ARRA grant for Hamilton County school districts was $1.08 million. Mount Healthy is buying a third of the buses. Northwest Local School District planned to buy six, Oak Hills Local School District planned to buy four and Three Rivers Local School District will buy five new buses through the program. By purchasing 60 clean diesel technology school buses, 15,000 pounds of air pollutant emissions will be reduced annually. tendent David Horine said the reimbursement is part of a stimulus package announced in June. He said the buses are being paid for using interest money generated by the bonds voters approved in 2007 to build three new school buildings. District officials estimate

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The Winton Woods Community Parent Teacher Association is hosting a voter education program Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Winton Woods High School library. The program is designed for students in seventh through 12th grades, though anyone is welcome. Guest speaker Judge Nadine Allen will discuss the history of voting and the importance of it today, and other speakers will explain how votes get counted and other intricacies. There will also be a demonstration using a voting machine. PTA President Paula Kuhn said the program was created as a way to encourage those able to vote as well as educate those students not old enough to participate. “What better way to learn how to be a good community member than to learn how to vote?” Kuhn said. She said the PTA hopes students are accompanied by parents eager to learn as well as local residents who may have questions or are just curious about how the voting process works. Although the district having a levy on the Nov. 3 ballot, there will be no discussion of issues at the program. The event will only discuss methods of voting, not candidates or issues.

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Mayoral candidate sues Greenhills over records Gannet News Service A Greenhills mayoral candidate has filed a lawsuit against the village, accusing the administration of ignoring her request for public records. In early September, Pat Andwan asked the village to provide copies of all official minutes dating back to Jan. 1, 1995.

She alleges that officials ignored her request and said at one point, they stated at a public meeting that they don’t plan to respond and “will no longer tolerate veiled threats and harassing behavior disguised as public records requests,” according to the complaint filed in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas.

The suit was filed Sept. 14. Village officials this week responded to the request and sent copies of the records to Andwan’s attorney, who said he has yet to 1 review the 1 ⁄4-inch thick file. Even though the request has been fulfilled, the village will be asked to pay statutory damages – $100 per business day from the

time of the request to its fulfillment, up to $1,000 – along with attorney fees, said Curt Hartman, Andwan’s attorney. “Public officials cannot ignore their obligations to provide their records promptly or within a reasonable time,” Hartman said. “And when you got a village official at a meeting saying there

will be no response, I found that shocking and disappointing.” Village Administrator Jane Berry confirmed the ongoing lawsuit but declined to comment further A preliminary conference in court has been scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27.

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at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Saint Mark AME Zion Methodist Church, 9208 Daly Road. This meetings are a public forum to discuss the planning procedure and gather input for the creation neighborhood master plan. A presentation of current neighborhood conditions will be included in the meeting. Existing land use, zoning, current proposed land use recommendations, redevelopment potential, property maintenance violations, street conditions, crime rate, fire and EMS call

response time, service delivery issues and special characteristics of the neighborhood will be discussed. After the presentation, residents will be asked a series of information-seeking questions. The answers that residents give will provide the valuable feedback necessary to begin a plan for the future. Trustees are strongly encouraging residents of the listed neighborhoods to attend. The meetings are the fourth and fifth of 11 public neighborhood meetings held throughout Springfield

Township. Trustees will host similar meetings, with the same structure in every township neighborhood district. Residents will be asked if they wish to participate as a focus group for their neighborhood. 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 on www.springfieldtwp.org, or call 522-1410.

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North College Hill Mayor Dan Brooks has appointed Loveland City Councilman Mark Fitzgerald interim North College Hill city administrator as Brooks searches for someone to permanently fill the position vacated by Jerry Thamann, who resigned to become Springdale’s assistant city administrator. Brooks said he decided to wait until after the November elections to appoint a permanent successor to Thamann in order to allow the new North College Hill City Council members elected then to have input into the selection. Fitzgerald talks about the appointment.

When did Mayor Brooks appoint you interim North College Hill city administrator? “Sept. 16.” Brooks said your appointment came about in part because you worked closely with Jerry Thamann since your business, LSR Consultants, is North College Hill’s economic-development consulting firm. Please tell me a little about LSR.

“LSR specializes in serving small to mid-size local governments in economic Fitzgerald development, management services and promotional/marketing.” Do you believe you have a good handle on what’s happening in North College Hill? “They’ve a lot of positive things going – implementing a charter with the concomitant reorganization that goes with it. Adding some new staff and significant new and redevelopment activities facilitated by city-initiated, public-private partnerships.” Brooks also noted you have experience at the helm of several cities in the past. How long have you been a Loveland city councilman? “Two years.” You also served as Loveland city manager. When was that? “1995 to 2000.”

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What other local governments did you lead and when? “Lockland in mid-’80s and Union Township in Clermont County in the early ’90s.” Are Loveland and North College Hill anything alike? “Both have traditional downtowns which have inherent strengths, but need further attention to maximize their full potential; otherwise, not too much. NCH is a ‘first’ or inner-ring suburb developed in the early 20th Century. Loveland, while an old town, really didn’t grow to its size of today until the late ’80s and 1990s. The population of both is about the same.” I understand your appointment as interim North College Hill city administrator will save NCH money because your firm already has a contract with them? “It is a contractual services arrangement, thus no benefits such as health insurance and pension are paid.” About how long will you serve as the interim city administrator in North College Hill? “Probably though the end of the year.” Reported by Jeanne Houck

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Commissioners OK Mercy Hospital plan By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Mercy Health Partners’ plan to build a new hospital and medical office complex off North Bend Road near Interstate 74 will come to fruition unless the group of residents opposed to the proposal can stop it with a referendum. The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday, Sept. 23, to approve the zoning change allowing the development of the $200 million full-service hospital and office complex. Green Township resident Mark Broering Sr., who has led the fight against to the

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the central urban core of this region, in an area where population continues to grow.” Commissioner David Pepper said Mercy’s cooperation with Green Township officials and residents is one reason he supported the zone change. He said Mercy developed a plan, listened to feedback from the community and then adapted the plan to address the concerns raised by area residents. “I’ve been very impressed by the hard work, patience and dedication to working with the community to work through a lot of the concerns,” Pepper said, addressing Mercy

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representatives at the meeting. “You’ve managed to make most people comfortable with what you’re doing and see how it fits as part of the big picture. “We’re excited about this project and what it means to the west side and Green Township,” he said. James May, president

and chief executive officer of M e r c y Health Partners, said Mercy looks forward to Hartmann developing the new hospital and providing comprehensive, high-quality health care services for residents throughout western Hamilton County and beyond. “In the meantime, we will continue to provide exceptional care and grow the services offered at Mercy Hospital Mt. Airy and Mercy Hospital Western

Magic number According to the Hamilton County Board of Elections, if the group of Green Township residents organized in opposition of Mercy Health Partners’ plan to build a new hospital decides to try for a referendum it must collect 1,814 valid signatures from registered township voters and submit a petition for a referendum by Oct. 23. The number of signatures the group must collect is based upon the number of township voters who cast a ballot in the last gubernatorial election. A referendum issue cannot be on this November’s ballot since the filing deadline passed, but a referendum can be placed on the May 2010 ballot. Hills,” May said in a released statement. Mercy plans to use the 60-acre site in Green Township as the hub for efforts to expand access to acute care, primary care and a variety of outpatient services. Commissioner Greg Hartmann said the development is a “home run” for the area because of the number of jobs it will bring. The hospital will bring an estimated 1,200 jobs to the township. “On day one, the first day the hospital will be open, it will be the largest employer on the west side and that’s something that should be celebrated,” he said.

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pandemic of the H1N1 virus. Club members recently met with Tristate Medical Reserve Corps Director Jared Warner and Dr. Steven Englender, director of the Center for Public Health Preparedness at the Cincinnati Health Department, to discuss the virus and the need for volunteers. “Now that the pandemic or novel H1N1 virus is here and moving fast, the Western Hills Lions Club has taken the challenge, signing up to serve as volunteers and are throwing down the gauntlet to other service clubs to take action and follow suit,” said Bob Galloway, second vice president of the Lions Club. Galloway, a Green Township resident, said club members learned at the seminar that in addition to the typical flu virus, as many as 30 percent to 50 percent of people in Greater Cincinnati may contract the H1N1 virus sometime during the upcoming flu season. “That presents an obvious potential for havoc within our community,” he said. He said education, preparation and the vaccine, when it becomes available, are the best tools to protect oneself from the virus. If there is a pandemic, Galloway said public health officials will need assistance to organize and track the administering of the vaccine, which is where the Lions Club and similar service organizations have been asked to step up. “Public health officials would love to have some backup volunteers available,” he said. “Given the severity of the matter we ask all service clubs in the Tristate area to stand up and be counted.” He said there would be a wide range of volunteer opportunities available for those who want to lend a hand, such as helping set

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Springfield fire department plans Oct. 3 open house By Heidi Fallon The Springfield Township Fire Department has its annual fire prevention open house Saturday, Oct. 3, at the fire house at 9150 Winton Road. The noon to 4 p.m. event will include equipment displays, the fire safety house and a chance to meet Sparky the Fire Dog. The activities begin at 12:15 p.m. with a fire extinguisher demonstration and 12:45 p.m. flammable liquid demonstration. One of the most popular demonstrations is the Christmas tree fire in which a structure is built to simulate a living room. The room is furnished with furniture and a

Christmas tree. When a small fire ignites the tree, the room quickly reaches temperatures of more than 100 degrees and ignites everything in the room. Fire prevention poster winners will be announced and honored at 2 p.m. Sparky will perform at 2:15 p.m. The University Aircare helicopter is scheduled to land at 2:45 p.m. There will be tours of the fire house and fire gear and thermal imaging demonstrations throughout the afternoon. There will be lots of activities for children and families with information booths available. The event is free. For more information call the township at 5221410.

up a point of distribution for the vaccine. Volunteers are only asked to provide their phone numbers to a directory, he said. After specific needs are defined, automated calls are made describing the times, dates and types of help needed. A contact number the volunteer should call if they are available to help is also provided in the automated call. “If you can make it, make the call,” Galloway said. “It’s that simple.”

The Lions Club is compiling a list of volunteers ready to serve, and those phone numbers will be submitted to the Tristate Medical Reserve Corps, he said. Volunteers can also sign up at www.serveohio.org. “Our biggest push is to get all the service clubs involved,” he said. “Help and support is surely needed.” For more about volunteering can contact Galloway at bgallo@fuse.net, or Jared Warner at jared.warner@cincinnati-oh.gov.

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Pillich takes questions, concerns from public By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com

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Rep. Connie Pillich listens as Winton Woods Board of Education member John Pennycuff as he discusses the district’s need to pass a levy in November. Pillich vowed to help however she could.

Rep. Connie Pillich held a town hall meeting Sept. 23 at the Forest Park administration building. There were about 20 residents and local officials on hand to ask her about education funding, casinos and other issues.

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Winton Woods City Schools Board of Education member Tim Cleary questioned the state government’s role in local school district mandates during a town hall meeting with Rep. Connie Pillich. Pillich said that isn’t likely to happen. She said while the state has increased the amount it pays per student

– from 35 percent to 59 percent – the state will still demand accountability from districts.

“If you want money from the state, you have to take some direction,” she said.

Rep. Connie Pillich addresses residents, school board members and city officials during a recent visit to Forest Park. Pillich did offer her support for the Winton Woods levy, and told board member John Pennycuff she would help in any way she could. Forest Park City Manager

Ray Hodges spoke out on what he sees as the state government not enabling local governments. He said while Forest Park has lost businesses and residents as much as any community, issues meant to bring in money are focused on Cincinnati. Hodges mentioned the casino issue, stating talk has solely focused on placing one in the downtown area, while there may be other more deserving sites. “Why eliminate the possibility of placing it in an empty mall?” asked Hodges, referring to Cincinnati Mall, which is mostly vacant. While Pillich didn’t agree with and couldn’t answer every question and concern, she did take notes throughout the town hall event. She promised to take those notes back to Columbus in hopes of getting answers and finding solutions.

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Since taking office in January, State Rep. Connie Pillich (D–28th District) is making the effort to spend time with residents in her district, answering questions and addressing concerns. She recently met with Forest Park residents, Winton Woods City Schools Board of Education members and officials from Forest Park and surrounding areas to take their questions and talk about her time in Columbus. Pillich discussed the difficulty in passing the state budget, her work on veterans’ bonuses and her proposed bill banning texting while driving. “It’s been a very steep learning curve,” Pillich said. However, the 20 people in attendance mostly wanted to discuss education funding and casinos. Forest Park Mayor Charles Johnson was first to speak, noting the various changes in education as well as the lack of change in the way education is funded. He noted the trouble Winton Woods district has had in passing a levy and said that situation has led to the school drastically cutting services and staff. “In this recession … no one is going to pass a tax levy,” Johnson said. Winton Woods Board of Education member Tim Cleary seconded that, asking why the state can’t simply “butt out” of local school district affairs.

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Don Wolf, left, president of the Mount Healthy board of education, presents superintendent Dave Horine with a 30-year service pin.

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ice and helping out at bingo. Superintendent Dave Horine and teacher Eddie Roberts were among the staff recognized for lengthy years of service. Board of education President Don Wolf awarded Horine a 30year service pin and attributed district success to his leadership. Horine has worked in education for 33 years. Eddie Roberts, a

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Mount Healthy schools honor staff achievements Mount Healthy City Schools held opening day activities for some 500 employees in the district to prepare for the start of the 2009-2010 school year. The district recognized staff for perfect attendance, years of serv-

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Winton Woods Elementary School fourth-grader Aversa Prentosito recently won the Kenwood Macy’s Spelling Bee. She travels to New York this month to compete in the national finals. Prentosito, who won by spelling “ecosystem” and “communications,” was the youngest contestant in the local competition and is the youngest semi-finalist in the four-year history of the contest. Her mother says she has dream of competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Steve Denny, WWES principal, says Prentosito’s win has inspired the school to hold its own spelling bee in the upcoming school year.

junior high language arts teacher, was awarded a service pin for his 35 years. Susan Faucher, a sixth-grade teacher who begins her 37th year in the district at New Burlington Elementary, was name Mount Healthy’s 2008-2009 Teacher of the Year. The honor came with $1,000 check from the board of education.

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Winton Woods Middle School technology teacher Melvina Musgrave and Winton Woods High School students Abe Wolke and Jason Dudley traveled to Liuzhou, China, over the summer to participate in a Global Summer Youth Camp at No. 39 Junior School. All traveled at their own expense. The trip was part of an exchange program sponsored by CECE Global that brought Chinese teachers and students to the Winton Woods City School District to attend summer camp in 2008. Musgraveis pictured presenting a gift from Liang Baili, principal of Chinese Junior School No. 39, to Jack Lee, president of the Winton Woods board of education.

Junior high teacher Eddie Roberts, left, shakes hands with superintendent Dave Horine.

Aubrey Rose Hollenkamp Foundation presents 29 scholarships The Aubrey Rose Hollenkamp Foundation presented scholarships this summer to 29 students who have continued their education in Catholic high schools. Unlike scholarships that reward students for academics or sports, the Aubrey Rose Hollenkamp Foundation recognizes students for their kind-heartedness. Each recipient wrote an essay explaining a positive impact they made in someone’s life. At their eighth-grade graduations, each student was awarded a $500 scholarship toward their freshman year of high school. The foundation hosted a reception to honor the scholarship recipients and their families, and share the purposes and goals of the foundation. This year’s recipients were: • Melina Artmayer of Delhi Township, a graduate of St. Teresa of Avila School who now attends Mother of Mercy High School; • Shelby Ashcraft, Delhi Township, Our Lady of Victory School, Seton High School; • Eric Bachus, Bridgetown, St. Jude School, La Salle High School; • Blake Bischoff, Harrison, St. John the Baptist School – Harrison, La Salle; • Alan Bossman, Forest Park, St. Gabriel Consolidated School, Roger Bacon High School;

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Pictured from front left are Carly Hollenkamp, Nancy Hollenkamp, Andrew Wood, Allie Fenter, Nathan Peter, Jake Eisenacher, Melina Artmayer, Jackie Seigal, Callie Talbot, Samantha Winzenread, Molly Hackett, Emily Davis, Shelby Ashcraft, Eric Bachus, Andrea Toth and Amy Pellegrino; second row, Jerry Hollenkamp, Allie Stevens, Vince Pfirrman, Katie Kehres, Nora Molinaro, Jacob Miller, Blake Bischoff, Ben Klayer, Steven Pfaffinger, board member Anthony Buford, Jane Eby, Olivia Browning, Nakia Woodard, Alan Bossman, Emily Engelhardt, and Nancy and George Frondorf, Aubrey's grandparents. • Olivia Browning, Northside, St. Boniface School, McAuley High School; • Jake Brunner, Delhi Township, Our Lady of Victory, Elder High School; • Emily Davis, Cleves, St. Jude, Mother of Mercy; • Jane Eby, Western Hills, St. Catharine of Siena School, Mother of Mercy; • Jacob Eisenacher, Dent, St. Aloysius Gonzaga School, La Salle; • Emily Engelhardt, Delhi Township, Our Lady of Victory, St. Ursula Academy; • Allie Fenter, Mason, St. Susanna School, Ursuline Academy; • Molly Hackett, Walnut Hills, Mercy Montessori Center, Summit

Country Day School; • Allison Helwig, Kenwood, St. Nicholas Academy School, Mount Notre Dame High School; • Katie Kehres, Anderson Township, Immaculate Heart of Mary School, St. Ursula; • Benjamin Klayer, Price Hill, St. William School, Elder; • Jacob Miller, West Harrison, St. John the Baptist – Harrison, La Salle; • Nora Molinaro, Indian Hill, St. Vincent Ferrer School, Mount Notre Dame; • Amy Pellegrino, Delhi Township, Our Lady of Victory, Mother of Mercy; • Nathan Peter, Bridgetown, St. Catharine, Badin High School; • Steven Pfaffinger, Bridgetown,

Our Lady of Lourdes School, Elder; • Vincent Pfirrman, Delhi Township, St. Teresa of Avila, Elder; • Jackie Seigal, Mason, St. Susanna School, Mount Notre Dame; • Allie Stevens, White Oak, St. Ignatius of Loyola School, St. Ursula; • Callie Talbot, White Oak, St. Ignatius, Mother of Mercy; • Andrea Toth, Price Hill, St. William, Seton; • Samantha Winzenread, West Chester, Summit Country Day, Summit Country Day; • Andrew Wood, White Oak, St. Ignatius, La Salle; and • Nakia Woodard, College Hill, St. Francis Seraph School, Summit Country Day.

“It is a wonderful privilege to have 29 young men and women join our foundation as scholarship recipients, but even more extraordinary because each student has demonstrated a genuinely compassionate heart,” said Nancy Hollenkamp, Aubrey’s mother. The Aubrey Rose Hollenkamp Foundation was founded in 2001 to carry on the spirit of a little girl named Aubrey through helping the community. Aubrey endured many medical procedures, including a heart and double lung transplant, and long hospital stays. In her three short years, she made positive impacts on many people. For more information, visit www.aubreyrose.org.

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Great Oaks seeks distinguished alumni nominees Nominations for the 2009 Great Oaks Distinguished Alumni award are now being accepted. Chances are that everyone has contact with a Great Oaks graduate regularly; it may be a local business owner, banker, mechanic,

attorney, co-worker, son or daughter, or mother or father. Nomination forms are at www.greatoaks.com or by calling Andrea Earick at 612-3645. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 2. To be eligible for the Dis-

tinguished Alumni Award, nominees must have attended a Great Oaks fulltime career program as an adult, high school or satellite student, and have graduated at least 10 years ago. Since 2006, Great Oaks has honored those alumni

who have distinguished themselves personally and professionally, and who have had an impact on their world. Past honorees include business and community leaders, teachers, and craft professionals, as well as an inventor, a state

representative, an Olympic gold medalist, and an Emmy Award nominee. Distinguished alumni from 2008 are: Thomas Cornwell, commercial and residential electricity, 1978, Clermont Northeastern High School;

Paula Losey, secondary instructional aide, 1973, Princeton High School; Russell Wayne, carpentry, 1976, Oak Hills High School: Janice Zoladz Allison, cosmetology, 1985, Greenhills High School.

Five CHCA student National Merit semi-finalists By Amanda Hopkins

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With the announcement of the largest group of National Merit semifinalists in the Greater Cincinnati area with about 230 high school seniors, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy have five students who earned the honor. Lexi Shull of Springfield Township, Jeremy Cobb of Forest Park, Ben Lewis and David Hughes of West Chester Township, and Brandon Walker of Deerfield Township represented the 105 students in the senior Class of 2010 for CHCA. Communications director Liz Bronson said each year CHCA has a few students that qualify as semifinalists. There were six students from the Class of 2008 and five from the Class of 2009. There were 110 students in the 2009 graduating class.

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Five Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy students were named National Merit semifinalists. From left: Lexi Shull, Jeremy Cobb, Ben Lewis, David Hughes and Brandon Walker. Walker participates in basketball and football and is looking to attend Wheaton College in Illinois for journalism and English. Hughes is the leader of Student Organized Services for Habitat for Humanity, is on Junior Ski Patrol and plans to major in engineering.

Lewis is on both the football and baseball team and also wants to pursue engineering after high school. Cobb is involved in drama, Bible quizzing, volunteers for the Sunday school at his church and is looking into studying psy-

More than 1.5 million juniors in high school from 22,000 high schools nationwide took the Premliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seniors took the test in fall 2008 to qualify for the 2010 National Merit Scholarship. Around 230 semi-finalists were named from 45 Greater Cincinnati schools, including home schooled. The scholarship winners will be announced next year.

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This week in soccer

• St. Xavier High School boys beat La Salle 1-0, Sept. 19. Alexander Brokamp scored the only goal. Joshua Kellam made six saves for St. Xavier. • Finneytown High School girls beat Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy 2-1, Sept. 19. Alex Murphy and Lindsey Haynes scored Finneytown’s goals. • Finneytown girls beat Talawanda 2-1, Sept. 21. Alex Murphy scored Finneytown’s goals. Finneytown advances to 8-2 with the win. • Finneytown boys tied with Wyoming 2-2, Sept. 22. • La Salle High School boys tied with Alter High School 3-3, Sept. 22. Kyle Smith scored La Salle’s goals. La Salle is 2-4-1 with the tie. • St. Xavier boys shut out Chaminade-Julienne 4-0, Sept. 22. Joshua Kellam and Wegman both made two saves for St. Xavier. Christopher Nam, Drew Eckhoff, Nicholas Crowley and PJ Seuss scored St. X’s goals. St. Xavier advances to 6-3 with the win. • McAuley High School girls beat Chaminade Julienne 3-2, Sept. 22. Olivia Jester scored two goals and Madi Frey scored one goal for McAuley. • McAuley girls beat Mt. Notre Dame High School 1-0, Sept. 23. Michelle Watson made eight saves for McAuley. Olivia Jester scored the goal. McAuley is 7-1-1 with the win.

This week in cross country

• St. Xavier High School finished first at the Milford Invitational, Sept. 19, with a score of 76. Turpin High School was second with 78, Loveland was third with 123, McNicholas was fourth with 130, Mariemont was fifth with 161.

This week in tennis

• Winton Woods High School beat Milford High School 3-2, Sept. 21. Winton Woods’ Chanel Williams beat Lauren Poole 6-0, 6-0; Sydni Grimes beat Madison Laskarvewski 6-1, 6-0 and Kumari Sadler beat Shannon Glancy 6-1, 6-2. • Winton Woods beat Glen Este 5-0, Sept. 22. Sydni Grimes beat Courtney Toler 60, 6-1; Kumari Sadler beat Rachael Shepler 6-2, 6-1; Alicia Higgins beat Sarah Parrish 6-1, 6-2; Kaira Walton and Kristen Budke beat Keara Mulvaney and Lauren O’Donnell 7-6, 6-4 and Katelyn Budke and Dominique Reeves beat Haleigh Sollmann and Mary Baker 7-6, 16, 6-3. Winton Woods advances to 6-6 with the win. • McAuley High School beat Badin High School 5-0, Sept. 23. Hannah Davis beat Mackenzie Keffalos 6-2, 6-1; Chrissy Gruenwald beat Nicole Baden 6-2, 6-1; Sarah Herman beat Molly Maloney 6-0, 6-2; Andrea Heckle and Maria Lupp beat Gonya and Haley Petri 2-6, 7-6(7-3), 10-7; Katrina Baker and Zoe Widmer beat Gonya and Amanda Thompson 6-2, 6-2. McAuley advances to 7-9 with the win.

This week in golf

• McAuley High School’s Lindsey Decher shot 3 over par 38 on the back nine at The Mill Course, Sept. 21, helping her team score 164 to beat McNicholas girls’ 191 and Badin’s 258. McAuley advances to 15-5 with the win.

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When you play a schedule as tough as St. Xavier High School does, you’re bound for a blemish at some point. But few people could have predicted that Highlands (Ky.) would be the team to do the honors. Yet, the Bluebirds did just that, holding St. X scoreless until less than half a minute remained in the game before securing a 12-7 win Sept. 25. St. X head coach Steve Specht said the game would be decided on his team’s ability to run the ball and to protect it. The Bombers did neither. Playing the second half without leading rusher Conor Hundley, St. X was held to 80 rushing yards on 29 attempts – an average of 2.8 yards per carry. Senior quarterback Luke Massa, meanwhile, was harassed into two interceptions, and a fourth-quarter fumble by senior wideout Will Carroll gave Highlands the ball on the St. Xavier five-yard-line. The Bombers’ defense, which is allowing just 7.4 points per game, held Highlands to a field goal that made it 12-0 with 5:59 left in the game. They also recorded three turnovers and turned Highlands away several times deep in their own territory, thus preventing a blowout and giving the offense a puncher’s chance at a comeback. But turnovers and miscues on special teams plagued St. X all night. A botched snap on a second-quarter punt resulted in a safety for Highlands, and St. X senior kicker Robert Leonard missed a field goal

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St Xavier High School punter Chris Gradone reaches for a ball that was snapped over his head against Highlands Sept. 25. The play resulted in a safety, as St. X lost 12-7. for the first time this year, shanking a 32-yard attempt that would’ve given the Bombers a 3-2 lead in the third quarter. The Bombers also struggled to contain Bluebirds’ quarterback Will Bardo, who rushed 16 times for 135 yards and a touchdown. St. X entered the game fresh off a 43-13 mauling of four-time defending Kentucky state champion Louisville Trinity Sept. 18. The Bombers also bested Louisville St. Xavier 24-7 on Sept. 11. But a third straight game against a Kentucky powerhouse was too much for St. X to overcome. The Bombers now prepare for arguably their biggest game of the regular season, as they host Elder, which is ranked No. 1 in the city and No. 3 nationally, Oct. 2. A tinge of controversy hit Cincinnati Sept. 21, when St. Xavier, then 4-0, leap-frogged Elder for the top spot in the city rankings. Elder, however, regained its No. 1 ranking when it was revealed a voting error caused the swap. Specht didn’t mind.

North College Hill quarterback Dakota Dartis runs for a first down in the second quarter against CHCA in their football game Friday Sept. 25.

“Elder is the reigning GCL champion, the reigning Region-4 champion, and the defending state runnerup,” he said. “Until somebody knocks them off, they deserve all the accolades. They’re the best team in the city.”

La Salle 48, Lima Senior 7

Junior quarterback Drew Kummer was 7-of-11 passing for 162 yards and three touchdowns for the Lancers. He also rushed for another. Senior wide receiver Matt Woeste recorded another big play, this time a 44-yard touchdown catch that gave La Salle a 13-0 lead. Fellow wideout Rodriguez Coleman also hauled in a 29-yard pass of his own. The Lancers led 41-0 at the half. La Salle (4-1, 0-1) plays at Bishop Watterson Oct. 2.

Milford 33, Mount Healthy 0

The Fighting Owls struggled to get anything going offensively and faced a 190 deficit after the first quarter. Milford scored touchdowns on its first three possessions and was keyed by

junior running back Nate Termuhlen, who rushed 26 times for 161 yards and two touchdowns. Mount Healthy (3-2) plays at Talawanda (0-5) Oct. 2.

Fenwick 6, Roger Bacon 3

Spartans’ quarterback Josh Ungerbuehler rushed 21 times for 110 yards, but was only 2-of-9 passing for 18 yards and two interceptions. Junior kicker Nick Linder gave Roger Bacon a 3-0 lead on a 27-yard field goal in the third quarter, but Fenwick responded quickly with a touchdown run by Tyler Murphy. The Spartans (1-4, 0-2) host McNicholas (2-3, 1-1) Oct. 2.

North College Hill 15, CHCA 14

The Trojans overcame a 14-0 deficit and needed almost every second to do so. Junior quarterback Dakota Dartis zipped a 7-yard touchdown strike to senior wideout Dameon Garrett to pull within 14-13 with six seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. Head coach Bruce Baarendse went for the win, and Dartis’ two-yard run gave the Trojans the twopoint conversion. Senior running back Angelo Pruitt set up the Trojans’ first score on a blocked punt in the third quarter. He plowed in for a one-yard score a few plays later. NCH (5-0, 1-0) hosts

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St Xavier’s Nick Weston pick off a pass in the first quarter of play against Highlands. Cincinnati Country Day (50, 2-0) Oct. 2.

Winton Woods 60, Kings 25

Winton Woods totaled 482 yards of offense in a 60-25 blowout over Kings. 380 of those yards came on the ground, with Jeremiah Goins leading the way with 136 yards on 13 carries to go with four touchdowns. Dominique Brown ran for a score and threw for another in the win. Winton Woods (4-1) has a stiff test on the horizon as the Warriors travel to Anderson on Oct. 2.

Aiken, Taft

A score wasn’t reported by deadline. Aiken plays at Western Hills Oct. 3.

Reading 7, Finneytown 0

The Wildcats were shut out for the second time this season, but they turned in their finest defensive performance yet. Finneytown entered the game allowing 45 points per game. Finneytown (0-5, 0-2) plays at Deer Park (0-5. 02) Oct. 2.

Murphy leaving mark as Finneytown’s finest By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

Alex Murphy stands alone. The Finneytown High School senior has scored more goals and dished out more assists than any girls’ soccer player in school history. “To have Murphy that feeling is neat,” Murphy said. In a 7-1 win over Deer Park on Sept. 16, Murphy took a pass from freshman forward Ashton Ciavarella and netted her second goal of the game, her 10th of the season and the recordbreaking 49th of her illustrative Wildcat career. The previous record of 48 was held by Stephanie Viola, who graduated in 2008. Murphy also broke Viola’s assist record, which was 14. Murphy currently has seven on the season and 20 for her career (as of Sept. 24). “I was excited,” Murphy said of breaking the scoring record. “But I was more excited at the fact that a freshman assisted me with the pass. (Ciavarella’s) young, but she’s learned so much.”

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Finneytown High School senior forward Alex Murphy (11) is the school’s all-time leader in goals and assists. She also leads the Cincinnati Hills League in those respective categories this season. A four-year starter, Murphy scored 14 goals as a freshman, 10 as a sophomore, 15 as a junior and has 13 as a senior (as of Sept. 24). Her current career tally is 52, and she has won multiple league and city honors. “She is a very hard worker and practices the way she plays,” head coach Ron Makstaller said. “When she put the first one in (against Deer Park), you knew the second was going to come.” Makstaller took over as Finneytown’s head coach two games into the season, but he had served as an

assistant coach since Murphy’s sophomore year and has known her since she was 1. “I’ve watched her grow up, so it’s been very exciting,” said Makstaller, who is Murphy’s neighbor. “I knew it was just a matter of time before she would break the record. Honestly, I was surprised she didn’t do it sooner. She put a lot of pressure on herself.” Said Murphy, “I felt more pressure because I didn’t want to let my team down.” She certainly hasn’t done much of that. Murphy, who leads the

Cincinnati Hills League in goals (13) and assists (seven), has played a part in 20 of the Wildcats’ 30 goals this season, helping a young Finneytown squad to an 8-3 record. “(Heading into the season), I knew we were young, and I didn’t know quite what to expect,” Murphy said. “But I’ve been shocked in a good way. The girls have so much heart. I think we’d run through a wall for each other.” The Wildcats have gotten key contributions from freshman midfielder Katie Schmuck (three goals and

three assists); junior goalie Miranda Estep, who has three shutouts and 62 saves on the year; senior sweeper Jasmin Griffin, who is nicknamed “The Rock” for her solid defensive play; and sophomore midfielder Lindsey Haynes (four goals and three assists), who is playing in place of junior Ashley Hammons, who tore her MCL. “We're being a real family,” Makstaller said. “The girls get along really well and they practice hard.” But the catalyst, of course, is Murphy, who will play soccer for Georgia Southern University. She has made quite a case to be considered the finest girls’ player to ever come out of Finneytown, but she isn’t too concerned about having that distinction. “I’d rather be remembered for how I had a positive attitude and how I impacted other players,” said Murphy, who plans to major in criminology and forensic science. And through it all, she’s grateful to those who made it all happen. “I thank my parents for everything they’ve done for me, and for every coach I’ve ever had,” Murphy said. “Everything that happened to me was because of another person.”

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The Roger Bacon Spartansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; soccer season thus far can be summed up as follows. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were competitive in three games,â&#x20AC;? Roger Bacon High School boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; soccer coach Dick Arszman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the other two, not so much.â&#x20AC;? Unfortunately for the Spartans (0-5, 0-1 as of Sept. 16), all five games ended in losses. They lost 2-1 to Wyoming, 3-1 to Cincinnati Country Day, 5-0 to Winton Woods, 2-1 to Finneytown and 6-0 to St. Xavier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re struggling,â&#x20AC;? Arszman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More than anything, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lack of numbers and depth. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a lot of subs.â&#x20AC;? Senior midfielders Jordan Jatzek and Mark Vetere are the top players for Roger Bacon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the two best that I have,â&#x20AC;? Arszman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just takes time to get everyone on the same wavelength.â&#x20AC;? Arszman, who has also been impressed with the play of senior defender Matt

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Thomas More College junior midfielder Aaron Osborne, a La Salle High School graduate, recently was named the Presidentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Athletic Conference (PAC) Osborne Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week. Osborne led the Saints to a 3-0 week as he had seven goals in the three matches. He recorded a hat trick in the Saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; win over Franklin College and then followed it up with two goals in each of the following two matches against Earlham College and Defiance College.

Grade school night at McAuley

Grade school students are invited to cheer on the McAuley High School Mohawks soccer team for free, at 5:45 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30.

This week in volleyball

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Roger Bacon High School midfielder Zach Kayes (10) attempts to push his dribble past St. Xavier senior midfielder Christopher Nam (8). Schaeffer, said that winning a GCL-Grey title is still a possibility. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winning our division can be done,â&#x20AC;? he said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get better as the season goes on. I really think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the verge of turning the corner.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;˘ Winton Woods High School beat Ross High School 25-13, 25-21, Sept. 21. â&#x20AC;˘ Roger Bacon High School beat Reading High

School 25-10, 25-17, 25-20, Sept. 21. Roger Bacon advances to 8-1 with the win. â&#x20AC;˘ Finneytown High School beat Cincinnati Country Day

25-13, 25-17, 16-25, 25-19, Sept. 23. â&#x20AC;˘ McAuley High School beat St. Ursula Academy 25-15, 2514, 23-25, 25-19, Sept. 24.

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EDITORIALS

Andy Temmel Community Press guest columnist

fireplace provides warmth throughout the winter, especially a wood burning fireplace if the electricity is knocked out by a winter storm. However, fireplaces can cause real problems if not properly tended to. Look for cracks in the mortar between bricks that can allow moisture or cold air to flow in. Also, cap or screen the top of the chimney to keep out birds or small animals. 5. Use an energy monitor – Using a monitor allows you to view the electrical usage and even projects what your monthly energy bill will be. Monitors range from approximately $90-$150. 6. Cash in on money saving offers – Take advantage of new tax credits that can help homeowners install more energy efficient products. Check with your local utility company or visit the rebate finder at www.energystar. gov/rebatefinder to see if there are any special deals on high efficiency heating equipment. The new equipment may be more expensive upfront, but can save you about 50 percent on your energy bills in the long run. These are just a few ideas you can use for making your home more energy efficient this winter and for future winters. In today’s economic environment, energy efficiency is one of the few investments you can make that has guaranteed positive returns. Andy Temmel is COO of Potterhill Homes and is a resident of Wyoming. If you have questions about winterization for Andy, you can reach him at atemmel@potterhillhomes.com.

CH@TROOM Last week’s question

What new or returning fall TV show are you most looking forward to watching? Why? “‘Mad Men.’ Currently it’s the best scripted show on TV. The rest is trash or empty-headed fluff!” Duke “‘24.’ This is the only TV show that gets my adrenaline flowing.” G.G. “‘24.’ I think it’s a great show!” K.P.

“There is very little on TV that is worth my time. There is so much violence in real life I don’t want more in my home. However, I do enjoy ‘Law & Order’ and reality shows such as ‘Survivor,’ ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ ‘America’s Got Talent.’ If they would bring back to TV shows and programs with more comedy, substance and less violence I’d be glued to the TV. Fortunately, there are no children at home any more because all the TVs would have locks on them.” N.C. “None, as TV is simply a delivery system for corporate brainwashing. I’d prefer to at least attempt to think for myself occasionally, though it’s hard with a mouth full of fluoride and a gut full of aspartame.” N.A.B.

LETTERS

Editor Marc Emral | memral@communitypress.com | 853-6264

Steps to save money at home this winter Everyone can agree that in a poor economy we need additional ways to cut costs. An easy way to save some money is to winterize your home before winter hits. Making our homes more energy efficient is a simple solution that can save significant dollars. Most of us are familiar with basic winterization tips like changing furnace filters, winterizing water lines, installing storm windows and doors, etc. These tips are useful, but the following are six weatherization tips you may not have heard of that will help you save even more on your energy costs this winter season. 1. Run your fans in reverse – In the fall most people discontinue using their fans because they associate fans with cool air. However, most ceiling units have a switch that reverses the direction of the blades. Switching to a clockwise motion creates an updraft that sends the warmer air near the ceiling back into the living space – cutting your heating costs by nearly 10 percent. 2. Decrease the temperature in your water heater – Turn the heat down to 120 degrees from the standard 140 degrees at which most water heaters operate. Lowering the temperature still allows you to have warm showers but can cut your energy costs by 6-10 percent. 3. Buy your water heater a coat – Or a blanket. Wrap a water heater blanket around the water heater and install a timer on all electronic water heaters to save money. These small changes can yield an additional $30 to $40 in savings per year. 4. Prepare the fireplace – The

Next question Do you plan to get either the regular flu shot or the H1N1 vaccine? Why or why not? Every week The Hilltop Press asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answer to hilltoppress@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line. “It may seem to be off topic when I answer the question, ‘What new or returning fall TV show are you most looking forward to watching?’ My answer is ‘none,’ and there are no negative feelings behind that response. “Quite simply, I realize as I age that things which held my interest when I was younger no longer have any appeal for me, and most of the programming on evening TV falls into that category. I used to love watching ‘Seinfeld,’ for instance, and still occasionally enjoy a rerun. And many years ago, I loved watching Jack Paar, and then Johnny Carson. “But as far as the shows with are popular with many other people, they just don’t interest me anymore. I wonder if other older people feel the same way?” B.B. “Can’t wait to have our favorite show, ‘Criminal Minds,’ back on the air. As for the new lineup, we’re hoping ‘Flash Forward’ is as good as the ads promise. And, of course, if it’s January it has to be ‘24’!” M.M.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Yes on Issue on 55

I am the proud parent of a bright boy in the Winton Woods City School District. My son has been clinically diagnosed with ADHD and can be quite the handful at times. The staff, teachers, principals and school board have shown him much love and given him the help he needs. Every year that passes he progresses due to the hard work of all involved. It is the only district he knows or wants to be at. When I volunteer for the district, the atmosphere is thriving. This is despite the calamitous position we are in regarding funding. People I know in the Winton Woods school district are passionate about our students. I have been blessed to have the opportunity to work with so many people who have a tremendous amount of concern for the development and education of all of our children. My son is in dire need of the curriculums that have been cut due to levies failing. I’m sure there are many other students who have been affected the same way. I am pleading with the people in our communities to vote positively for our future. With this kind of support, I know my son will not let you down, especially under the direction of so many

About letters & columns We welcome your comments on editorials, columns, stories or other topics important to you in The Hilltop Press. Include your name, address and phone number(s) so we may verify your letter. Letters of 200 or fewer words and columns of 500 or fewer words have the best chance of being published. All submissions filled with love for our children. Vote yes for Winton Woods City Schools, our future, and our community. Vote yes on Issue 55. Regina Robinson Cromwell Road Greenhills

Community is in trouble

Four years ago, the treasurer of Winton Woods schools told us we needed to pass a tax levy or the district would run out of money in 2010. His projections were accurate. Since 2006, I have seen three more levy failures and no change in the state funding system. To survive, the school board reduced staff, cut bussing, consolidated buildings, froze wages, eliminated extracurricular activities through eighth-grade and increased payto-play fees at the high school.

may be edited for length, accuracy and clarity. Deadline: Noon Friday E-mail: hilltoppress@ communitypress.com Fax: 923-1806 U.S. mail: See box below Letters, columns and articles submitted to The Hilltop Press may be published or distributed in print, electronic or other forms. I'm convinced the district has carefully managed the dollars it has and I know my children have received an excellent education. The only things left to cut now are the outstanding honors, gifted and advanced placement courses, the award-winning fine arts programs and high school extracurricular activities. If the emergency levy fails on Nov. 3, it will mean no sports and no spring musical. Maybe you'll think about moving, but how do you sell a house in Springfield Township, Greenhills or Forest Park if the school district offers no services beyond the basics? My yes vote supports our schools, but my yes vote is actually a vote to save our community. Barb Cooper Clemray Drive Springfield Township

Ruffin wants excellent school district is, “What do you I am Anita E. Ruffin, candidate want to do as a for Finneytown School Board for member of the the unexpired term ending in school board?” December 2011. This time the The first question I get when I question is more make the above statement is, difficult than the “Why? Why do you want to do answer. that?” The answer There is no simple answer realAnita Ruffin for me resides in ly. Not one concise statement (trust me, I have been working on Community what I want for one since early this year) that I Press guest myI daughters. want my can ingeniously put together to columnist daughters to answer that question. have a quality I simply believe that this is the right time and this is the right education that will enable them to place to graciously serve my com- be productive adults that add value to “every” munity, be the voice of a segment As a result of what I want interaction. I want my of the constituency for my daughters, I feel daughters to attend that may not have had one, and be a that I have a a premier school in part of something responsibility to serve to Hamilton County that provides excelthat has the comthat end. lent primary and ponents to “ascend secondary scholarto great heights.” The second question I get ship, triumphs in athletics and when I make the above statement excels in arts. I want my daugh-

Are you a candidate? If you are a candidate for an office this November, we welcome your guest column. Guidelines are: 500 words or less; no libelous remarks or personal attacks; must be e-mailed. The deadline for a column is noon Friday, Oct. 16, but try to get them in earlier. We will not run columns on Oct. 28, but will may run letters to the editor on that date. For questions, call Marc Emral at 853-6264. ters to be a part of district that fosters collaborative learning through partnerships with the community, surrounding universities, and businesses. As a result of what I want for my daughters, I feel that I have a responsibility to serve to that end. One way to serve is by being a member of the school board. Anita E. Ruffin is a candidate for Finneytown School Board.

OFFICIALS Here is a list of addresses for your public officials:

Ohio Senate

• 8th District – Bill Seitz (R). In Cincinnati, call 357-9332, In Columbus, write to: Senate Building, Room No. 143, First Floor, Columbus, Ohio. 43215; or call 614-466-8068; e-mail: SD08@senate.state.oh.us. • 9th District – Eric Kearney (D). In Columbus, write to Senate Building, Room 057, Ground Floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43215 or call 614-466-5980; e-mail Senatorkearney@maild.sen.state.oh.us.

Ohio House of Representatives

• 28th District – Connie Pillich (D), In Columbus, write 77 S. High St., 11th Floor, Columbus, OH., 43215-6111 or call 614-466-8120; fax 614-719-3582. E-mail: district28@

ohr.state.oh.us • 29th District – Louis Blessing (R), can be reached in Cincinnati at 3672 Springdale Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45251, or call 513-385-1234. In Columbus, write him at the Ohio House of Representatives, 77 S. High St., 14th Floor, Columbus, OH., 43215-6111 or call him at 614-4669091; fax: 614-719-3583. E-mail: district29@ohr.state.oh.us • 32nd District – Dale Mallory (D) In Columbus, write 77 S. High St., 13th Floor, Columbus, OH., 43215-6111 or call 614-466-1645; fax 614-719-3586 E-mail: district32@ ohr.state.oh.us

U.S. House of Representatives 1st District

Steve Driehaus (D), U.S. House of Representatives, 202-225-2216. Fax: 202-225-3012. In Cincinnati, write 3003

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Nakeyah Campbell, who attends Mount Airy School, was among 22 Cincinnati Public Schools students honored by CincyAfterSchool, a nationally recognized program led by the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati. With her are Sandy Walker, left, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, and Mary Ronan, superintendent of Cincinnati Public Schools.

Students honored by YMCA Nakeyah Campbell was among 22 Cincinnati Public Schools students honored by CincyAfterSchool, a nationally recognized program led by the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati. Campbell attends Mount Airy School. Students were nominated by their schools as CincyAfterSchool All Stars for demonstrating personal growth as a result of attending extended school activities through the program. The students were each given a plaque, a backpack filled with supplies and a six-month family membership to the YMCA.

CincyAfterSchool is a network led by the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati that includes many area nonprofit partners providing extended learning opportunities for public school students. At each CPS site, programming is provided for up to 125 children and their families during the academic year and summer. Programming includes tutoring/mentoring, technology skills development, career exploration, service learning, leadership training, health and wellness, global literacy and fine arts.

THINGS TO DO McAuley High School

McAuley High School’s annual open house is 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 at the school, 6000 Oakwood Ave. All sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade girls and their parents are invited to attend. Student ambassadors will give tours to families; young alumnae will share their success stories; all administrators and teachers will be ready and willing to answer questions. Financial aid applications will be available and entrance test and shadowing registration will be offered. For more information, call Kathy Dietrich at 681-1800, ext. 2272.

Community concert

St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church in Mt. Airy presents a community concert featuring Tajci on at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the church, 5560 Kirby Ave. at 7 p.m. Tajci Cameron’s concert “Let it be - Mary’s Story” is a portrayal of Mary, the mother of Jesus, from a perspective of a busy mom in today’s

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world. Tajci Cameron left behind a world of pop-star fame in her native Yugoslavia and Europe to start a new life of faith in the United States. The free will offering concert will be followed by a meet-the-artist reception. Tajci, who now lives in Cincinnati, has performed several concerts in the Cincinnati area including churches in Delhi, Mt. Lookout, Groesbeck, Sharonville, and West Chester. This concert is her only concert this fall in the Cincinnati area. She is joined by Denny Bouchard on keyboards for this program.

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From left, Margie Harmon, Jean Fern and Michelle Clayborne tidy up rose bushes lining the driveway of the Mercy Community at Winton Woods where Harmon and Fern are residents and members of the facility’s budding garden club. Clayborne is the executive administrative assistant of the Springfield Township facility.

Springfield Twp. community garden club ready to grow By Heidi Fallon

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Their individual ages aren’t preventing a group of Mercy Community at Winton Woods residents from getting their hands dirty. Spearheaded by Richard Eisele, 70, and Norm Noe, 87, the residents at the Mill Road retirement community in Springfield Township have been busy sprucing up the grounds at the former Franciscan seminary. Eisele said he moved from his Springfield Township home, just minutes down the road, a year ago. The club has 50 members but only a few of those are spry enough to wield shovels and chain saws. Margie Harmon, 67, is one of the youngest of the club and one of the newest residents, moving from her Colerain Township home several months ago. “They have really made a difference and it is just beautiful,” she said, citing recent work to unearth a stone walkway around the small lake on the grounds. “We didn’t even know it was there until we started clearing the 15 years of brush and debris,” Eisele said. Other projects since the club started last spring, include refurbishing the gazebo and making a walking trail from wood chips that resulted from clearing trees. The club relies solely on donations and money they raise from dinners and events like an upcoming yard sale. Eisele said one of those dinners, a ham, green beans and potato feast, featured vegetables straight from the community garden. The group gets no funding from the Mercy Health Partners which owns the facility. “They do an amazing job and the aim is for residents to get involved,” Michelle Clayborne, executive admin-

The gazebo looks brand-new after garden club members finished their spruce-up efforts.

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Garden club members had their work clearly cut out for them tackling an overgrown and abandoned gazebo. istrative assistant at the community, said. The facility has given the group work space in what had been a basement bowling alley. There, members

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restore wooden benches, build flower boxes and do other projects. Ruth Lemon, another octogenarian club member, uses the space to restore and paint statues of all sizes that are used to accent flower beds. Along with donations of plants and tools, the group also relies on outside volunteers. A recent clean-up day had Roger Bacon High School students and their parents pitching in to clear, saw and tote. “We welcome any assistance of almost any type,” Eisele said. “We could use plants people are dividing, old tools and volunteers.” They also hope folks will come in a shopping mood to their yard sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24, at the community, 10290 Mill Road. For more information about the yard sale or making donations to the club, call Clayborne at 981-5500. THE WORLD-FAMOUS BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES ARE COMING TO THE AURORA FARMERS FAIR

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September 30, 2009

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.

MUSIC - RELIGIOUS

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

ART EXHIBITS

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.

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

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.

MUSIC - BLUES

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

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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.

NATURE

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.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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SEMINARS

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

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.

NATURE

EDUCATION

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.

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.

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

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. 9315000; 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.

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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

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

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“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.

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No purchase necessary for sweepstakes entry A local woman says she was shocked to learn her 87-year-old mother has been spending thousands of dollars on items in the mistaken belief the more she ordered the better chance she would have of winning a million dollar sweepstakes. Unfortunately, this type of thing has happened many times with senior citizens. Angie Pauly of Madeira said she discovered her mother wrote as many as five checks in one day, for a nearly two years, as she ordered merchandise from Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clearing House. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had one checkbook and I added up, just since July, what she had spent, and it was like $700,â&#x20AC;? Pauly said. After locating another checkbook, Pauly found more checks had been written so the total since July came to more than $1,200. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She paid $21.95 for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;socket sensors,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what you do with them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there are no directions. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just worthless stuff. She hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even opened this box,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She gets this stuff and just sets it aside because she thinks its going to help her win, I think,â&#x20AC;? Pauly said. In many cases the items received do have some value. She paid nearly $38 for four silver dimes, but when Pauly took them to a coin dealer she learned they were worth only $4. She has gone through many of the items, putting them in boxes and trying to see which ones she can return to try to get back some money. Pauly said she called Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clearing House. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I called, a supervisor was to call me back. That never happened. They were supposed to send me a list of things she could return. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never gotten the list,â&#x20AC;? she said. So I called Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clearing House and learned the firm is aware some senior citizens are spending thousands of dollars each year because they believe it increases their chances of winning the sweepstakes. As a result, a company spokesman said the company set up a consumer aid

program to try to weed out big spending seniors who are conf u s e d about this. Howard Ain He said Hey Howard! 75 percent of those who respond to the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mailings return their entries without buying anything. The mailings include statements that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to buy anything to win but, he said, some seniors still donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand. After I explained the problem with Angie Paulyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, the spokesman told me Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clearing House will send her postage-paid labels to help her return the items so she can get back the money. As proof you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to buy anything to win, the spokesman said most of those who have won the major sweepstakes prizes at Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clearing House over the years did not order anything with their winning entry. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

September 30, 2009

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What if I become angry with God? Honest people admit there are times theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re angry at God. Pious people pretend their faith is so strong that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re never angry. A wise old lady said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better to be honest than pious.â&#x20AC;? If weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re human and honest there are times we do become angry and blame God for a lot of things (whether Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsible or not): heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too silent; unresponsive to our needs; and unrelenting when our sufferings persist. We beg for a problem to be removed and it just gets worse. We pray for a dying child and the child dies. Years ago a motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10year-old son was killed in a freak accident. She stopped going to church and said she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe in a God who would allow such tragedies to happen. Her anger is understandable. Yet, which of us can explain to her or ourselves the mysteries of life? We might wonder â&#x20AC;&#x201C; does the tragedy really demolish her belief in a God, or is she so enraged at God she canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let herself express the grief in a God, or is she so enraged at God she canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let herself express the grief she feels he caused her? What if she could rage and wrestle with God? God can take it. Might an honest human interchange with God possibly introduce her to a greater and loving God who suffers with her? When such existential crises occur some people lose their faith while very

m a n y eventually find their f a i t h strengthe n e d . G o d â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s amazing grace is a Father Lou p o w e r f u l Guntzelman thing. Can we Perspectives express our anger with God, and of all things, it still be considered prayer? Certainly! The Bible abounds with examples. The prophets rebuked God at times for their hardships. Many of the Old Testament Psalms are known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lament Psalms,â&#x20AC;? prayers of complaint. God was real to them and they felt free enough to express their frustration. Certain psalms present us with words and feelings we might ordinarily hesitate using. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lord, why do you cast me off and hide your face from me?â&#x20AC;? (Psalm 88) Others express our reliance on the care of God and complain when it seems missing, â&#x20AC;&#x153;God you are my rock, so why have you forgotten me?â&#x20AC;? (Psalm 42)

Jobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife was so angry she told Job to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Curse God, and die.â&#x20AC;? (Job 2:9) Where else can we be totally human if not before the One who made us? We can sing out our praise and gratitude to God. At other times we can pray our frustrations and anger. We can also shout out our feelings of forsakenness and empty them out, send them echoing through the universe. Then, as we so often do in our human-to-human relationships, we see things differently and recant until the next time. Being open to God lets God be open with us. We can be true to him and to ourselves. We appreciate anyone who accepts our feelings of anger and doubt and accepts them, especially God. We begin to trust such a one with the rest of ourselves. Our honest struggles with God can permit us to make great advances in our faith. We begin to understand life with insights we never had before. Some of us cling too long

to our anger with God or another person. To feel hurt and plan vengeance is tasty to the undeveloped soul. It enables us to feel perpetually wronged, entitled to self-indulgence, and serve as an excuse for our lack of compassion toward others. We cynically print on our personal coat-of-arms, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Poor Me, Mean God.â&#x20AC;? Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

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Tickle your kids pink with healthy ice pops How is it that I can easily make, from scratch, a pastry-shop quality, multilayer Viennese torte with a delicate cooked pastry cream filling, yet have trouble sometimes with b o x e d cakes? I learned Rita why last Heikenfeld night at cake decoRita’s kitchen r a t i n g class. I forgot to follow the advice my teacher, Martha Buckler, gave: Don’t mix on too high a speed since that causes air bubbles. Instead, smack the cakes down on the counter to remove air bubbles before baking (my mom always did that), and bake at 325 degrees and not 350 degrees. You’ll have to bake a bit longer. Also if you’re using 9-inch round cake pans use two boxes of cake mix to fill them up nicely. Ditto for a 9-by-13 if you want a nice, high cake. You’ll wind up having some leftover for another small cake.

Healthy pink lemonade dreamsicles for kids

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper

For the mom who wants a healthier frozen treat for her kids. “I want to give them something that tastes good but is good for them,” she said. From my book “The Official Snack Guide.” These are great post-game snacks. 2 cups plain fat free yogurt 1 ⁄2 cup frozen pink or regular lemonade concentrate, thawed 1 teaspoon vanilla Blend everything together and pour into ice pop molds or four, 6-ounce paper cups. If making in cups, when partially frozen, insert craft sticks. To make orange dreamsicles: Substitute orange juice for the lemonade Tips from Rita’s kitchen: If you’re going to serve these right from the cooler for the kids at the game, skip the sticks and pack plastic spoons.

Farm stand corn salad

Friend Mary Lee Olinger brought this to my home

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Mary Lee Olinger with corn salad. recently for an impromptu dinner with friends. Here’s the history of the recipe: It started with Martha Helmick, then went to Peggy Robinson and onto Mary Lee. It was pretty as a picture and delicious to boot. 4 ears fresh corn 11⁄2 lbs. asparagus or green beans (sometimes I use both ) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 ⁄4 cup basil, cut into small pieces 3 tablespoons minced red onion 1 tablespoon lemon juice

In large saucepan filled with salted boiling water, cook corn for seven minutes. Take corn out and submerge in cold water. In same pan cook asparagus or green beans until crisp tender. Take vegetables out and submerge in cold water. Cut kernels off corn, and cut up asparagus or green beans into 2-inch pieces. Put corn and vegetables in large bowl, add tomatoes and basil. Combine red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, and pinch of salt in small bowl. Pour over corn mixture. Toss and serve. Serves four to six.

Old-fashioned pork roast with onion gravy

I found this recipe tucked into the gargantuan stack of recipes that I wanted to try. It turned out really good, but next time I think I’ll use a couple pouches of onion soup mix and double the water and flour since we could have used more gravy. The best part is it was so

Old-fashioned pork roast and gravy. easy. Nice for a fall supper with boiled noodles. About 3 pounds pork loin roast 1 envelope onion soup mix 1 ⁄2 cup water 1 ⁄4 cup flour Line a 9-by-13 pan with a double layer of aluminum foil, letting it hang out on all sides. Sprinkle soup mix in center. Put roast fat side down on soup mix. Fold foil over and seal. Cook in 300degree oven until pork registers 155 degree. This could take a couple hours or more depending

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upon the size. Check after two hours. Remove meat and measure drippings. Add enough water to make 2 cups. Pour into pan. Mix 1⁄2 cup water and the flour together. Stir into mixture in pan and heat to boiling. Boil a minute, check for seasonings and serve with meat. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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Blues guitarist Landreth next in concert PROVIDED.

Blues guitarist Sonny Landreth will perform Saturday, Oct. 3, at the St. Xavier Performance Center as part of the series hosted by the Greater Cincinnati Performing Arts Society.

Sonny Landreth will be performing Saturday Oct. 3 at the St. Xavier Performance Center at 8 p.m. The concert is part of a series hosted by the Greater Cincinnati Performing Arts Society. Ticketing and information is at www.gcparts.org or by call 513-484-0157. Landreth is an extremely competent player in the conventional form, but is most well-known for his signature slide playing. Landreth has developed a technique where he also

frets notes and plays chords and chord fragments behind the slide while he plays. He plays with the slide on his little finger so that his other fingers have more room to fret behind the slide. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also known for his unique right-hand technique, which involves tapping, slapping, and picking strings, using all of the fingers on his right hand. Playing bottleneck -- and exploring the chordal tunings that accompany the style -- offered Landreth a

chance to find his own voice on the instrument. His trademark slur, he says, emanates from time spent as a schoolboy trumpeter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The phrasing that comes about from having to take a breath has its own warmth -- to me that makes it very vocal. And by slurring you make the most of the phrase and it ends up behind the beat: you anticipate it sometimes and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the back of it other times. You elongate even that one beat. If some-

thing tastes really good, you can either just scarf it down or you can take your time and reeeaaaaallly stretch the moment.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;From the Reach,â&#x20AC;? Sonny Landrethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ninth album, is the first to be released on his own Landfall label. On it, the Louisiana-based slide guitar player collaborates with five of the greatest guitar players â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Robben Ford, Eric Johnson and Vince Gill. Also making on the album is legendary New Orleans pianist

and singer Dr. John and iconic Gulf Coast troubadour Jimmy Buffett. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve wanted to make this kind of record for a long time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to do an entire album that would feature some of my favorite players as special guests,â&#x20AC;? says Landreth, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as articulate as he is virtuosic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And after all these years, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotten to become friends with them, so that addressed the question of, who do you ask? Every one of them wanted to do it, so that really fired me up.â&#x20AC;?

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BRIEFLY Levy conversation

Community members and parents in the Winton Woods City School District are to meet for coffee and conversation with superintendent Camille Nasbe regarding the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emergency levy on the Nov. 3 ballot. The event is 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Forest Park Frischâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 11990 Chase Plaza, and 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Greenhills Rileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 18 Eswin St. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an opportunity for community members and parents to learn more about our need for additional funding and to have any questions answered about the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming levy,â&#x20AC;? said Communications Specialist Gina Burnett.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eat

The American Legion Post 513 will have an all-you-caneat breakfast Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Legion, 7949 Hamilton Ave. The cost is $8 per person and the menu includes omelets made to order and much more. Breakfast will be served from 8:30-11:30 a.m. If dinner is more to your tastes, the Legion continues its Friday fish fries Oct. 9 and Oct. 23. Dinner is served from 4:307 p.m. Call 729-0061 for more information.

Meet the hopefuls

The College Hill Forum has its annual candidates night at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the College Hill Recreation Center, 5545 Belmont Ave. The 34 candidates including city council, mayor and school board are expected to appear. They will be taking questions from the audience.

Candidate forum

The North College Hill

Community Concerns Group will have a Meet the Candidates forum from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the senior/community center, 1586 Goodman Ave. Candidates for city council and the school board have been invited to attend. The event is free and open to all residents.

St. John boutique

34th Annual House of Santa Mouse craft boutique at St. John Neumann Church begins Thursday, Oct. 15, form 4 p.m.-9 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;adults onlyâ&#x20AC;? preview and purchase night. A $5 admission charge for Thursday only includes a buffet of wine, cheese and tempting appetizers. Proceeds will benefit the church. The boutique continues with free admission from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Oct. 17, at the church, 12191 Mill Road, at the corner of Winton/Mill and John Gray roads. The boutique features quality handmade merchandise from 35 skilled crafters. Many one of a kind and collectible items are available. In addition, baked goods and soup and sandwiches will be offered during show hours. For more information, contact Linda Stenz 851-1604 or Jeneene Brengelman 6612828 The boutique is being organized by the St. John Neumann Women's Organization.

Road Closed

Beginning Monday, September 28, Civic Center Drive on the west side of Hamilton Avenue (U.S. 127) will be closed for about 21 days for pavement work. Access to businesses will be maintained.

Waycross Road will be open to traffic; the closure is for Civic Center Drive.

Run for the Nuns

Join the Sisters of the Monastery of St. Clare in Cincinnati for the sixth annual Run for the Nuns Saturday, Oct. 3, at Harbor Point, Winton Woods. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. with the blessing of the animals, immediately followed by the dogs taking their companion for a walk around the lake at Winton Woods. The 5K run starts at 9 a.m. and the 5K walk starts at 9:01 am. For information about the blessing or dog walk, call the Monastery of St. Clare at 8257177. For information about the 5K run or walk, contact Steve at 777-1080 or to www.sprunning.com.

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Highview Christian Church sponsors its annual Harvest Party from 3 p.m. until dark on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Highview Christian Church, 2651 Adams Road. There will be games for kids, lots of food, cornhole for adults, and fun. The day will conclude with roasting marshmallows around a campfire. Call 825-9323.

Volleyball and soccer grade school nights

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grade School Volleyball and Soccer Nights at McAuley High School. Grade-school 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.

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Springfield Twp. police add to ranks with levy, grants By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

The successful May levy and federal grants are allowing the Springfield Township Police Department to get a second canine unit, an additional officer and equipment. Voters approved a levy that generates $1.7 million a year for the department. Chief David Heimpold said his department also has gotten two federal grants in the amounts of $60,000 and $17,000. The larger grant is earmarked for Tasers, additional radios and surveillance equipment. Heimpold said he’s in the process of hiring four additional officers bringing the roster total to 52.

The department had been four officers short and Heimpold said he had been forced to curtail filling those jobs because of a looming budget deficit. Ben Huxel is the first officer to be hired with the success of the levy. A township native, Huxel has been with the Columbus department and was slated to begin with the township Sept. 5. “I am in the interviewing process for the remaining slots,” Heimpold said. The smaller federal grant is being used to add another dog trained in street tracking and drug detection. Heimpold said an officer has not yet been assigned to the new unit which is expected to begin training next month.

Bringing plants indoors for the winter If you’ve been growing your tropical plants outdoors all summer, as summer fades and fall arrives, it’s time to get them ready to go back inside the house for the winter. Begin this process in mid to late September, so the plants will be ready to go indoors before the weather gets too cold. And always keep an eye open for that early frost! Bringing Plants Indoors – The first thing to do is to move your tropical or non-hardy plants into a shady location outside, and leave then there for 10 days to two weeks. This helps to acclimate them to the lower light conditions they’ll be receiving once inside your home. By the way, during this time, do be aware of possible cold temperatures and even frosts, where your plants will need extra protection! Just before bringing them inside, there are three things for you to do. Hose them off with a strong stream of water.

You may even want to do this a couple times while they’re acclimating in the shade. T h i s Ron Wilson helps to In the blow off any garden insects that may be hanging out on the plants. Immediately before bringing them inside, give your plants a good spraying of insecticidal soap, making sure you spray tops and bottoms of the leaves, stems, trunks and all. Again, trying to get rid of any hitchhiking bugs! (If you do this the same day you’re bringing them inside, let the spray dry, then bring the plants indoors.) If possible, lay the plant on its side, slide it out of the pot, and inspect the root ball for any unwanted bugs or anything else that may be hiding in the bottom of the pot. Rodents, even snakes have been found hiding here. One way to make sure

nothing is in the soil (ants, etc.) is to fill a large tub with water, and then submerge the plant pot and all in the water for several hours. Anything in the soil will either drown, or will float to the top of the water. It’s also a great way to soak the soil. Just make sure you allow it plenty of time to drain before bringing it into the house. Move your tropical plant indoors to a well-lit area indoors, and away from heat vents and cold drafts. Place a saucer under the pot. As a general rule, water the plants well, let dry, water again. And never let water sit in the saucer. Use lukewarm water for watering. Expect leaves to drop as the plants make their final acclimation to the indoor lighting. It’s natural. And do keep your eyes open for any flare-ups of insects on the plants. Keep insecticidal soaps, systemic insecticides, and whitefly traps on hand just in case. Reduce feeding to noth-

ing or an occasional shot of a water-soluble fertilizer, which can be increased once the days start to get longer, come next spring! Again, do expect leaves to fall once the plants are inside, as the sunlight just isn’t what it was outside. Stick with them, water only as needed, watch for outbreaks of insects and catch them early, and your tropical plants should make it through the winter, and be ready to get back outside late next spring. We also suggest a good rinsing off several times through the winter, and the shower is the perfect place to do it! It knocks off many bugs, cleans the leaves, and the plants love the water and the humidity in the shower. Use lukewarm water, and let them shower for five to 10 minutes. Ron Wilson is marketing manager for Natorp’s Inc. Garden Stores and is the garden expert for 55KRC-AM and Local 12. Reach him at columns@communitypress.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Animals/ Nature

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden – needs volunteers in the volunteer education program. Volunteers will receive training, invitations to special events and a monthly newsletter, among other benefits. There are numerous volunteer opportunities now available, including: “Ask Me” Station Program, Slide Presenters Program, Tour Guide Program, Animal Handlers Program, CREW Education Program. Each area has its own schedule and requirements. Certified training is also required. Must be 18 or older and have a high school degree or GED diploma. For more information, call the zoo’s education department at 559-7752, or e-mail volunteereducator@cincinnatizoo.o rg, or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org. Grailville – needs volunteers for the garden in Loveland. Volunteer days are 9 a.m.-noon selected Saturdays through November. For a complete list visit www.grailville.org or call 683-2340. Volunteers will work in the kitchen and herb gardens. No experience is needed,

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volunteers may participate once or for the entire season. Volunteers should bring gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, footwear that can get dirty and a snack if desired. Tools are provided. GRRAND – Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs takes in needy displaced, abandoned or unclaimed stray golden retrievers and places them in volunteer foster homes until adoptive families are found. Call 1-866-981-2251 and leave your name and phone. Visit www.ggrand.org. E-mail www.cincygrrand@yahoo.com. League For Animal Welfare – A no-kill shelter, needs volunteers 16 and older to help socialize cats and 18 and older to socialize and walk dogs. Other opportunities available. Call 735-2299, ext. 3. Save the Animals Foundation – Needs people 18 and older to staff its shelter for homeless cats and dogs. Call 378-0300 for cats and 588-6609 for dogs. Tri State County Animal Response Team (CART) – Is at 11216 Gideon Lane in Sycamore Township. Meetings are open to the public. Visit www.tristatecart.com for monthly subjects or more information. Call 702-8373.

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Change a life – Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation needs. Call 621READ. Cincinnati Reads – a volunteer tutoring program working with K-4 students in Cincinnati Public Schools. Volunteers receive free training to work one-on-one with children who are struggling to read. Call 621-7323 or e-mail Jayne Martin Dressing, jdressing@lngc.org. Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development – Volunteers are needed for Adult Basic and Literacy Education classes and English to Speakers of Other Language classes. There are numerous sites and times available for volunteering. Call 612-5830. Inktank – Group looking for volunteers to help children and adults improve their skills in writing-based initiatives across the city. Call 5420195. Raymond Walters College – Needs volunteers to serve as tutors to skills enhancement students. The class meets from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Call 745-5691. Winton Woods City Schools – Wants to match community members who are interested in volunteering in the schools with the students. Volunteer opportunities at Winton Woods Primary North and South, middle school and high school. Volunteers who would have oneon-one contact with students outside of a classroom are required to have a background check. To volunteer, contact Gina Burnett at burnett.gina@wintonwoods.org or 619-2301. The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Black Achievers Program that inspires and encourages teens of color toward paths of success is looking for caring professionals who want to make a difference, and for young people who can benefit from positive adult role models. Part of a national YMCA initiative, the local program incorporates mentoring, career exploration and college readiness; and

helps students develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options. Volunteers, many of whom are sponsored by area companies, share their own personal insight and encouragement. Contact Program Director Darlene Murphy at the Melrose YMCA, 961-3510 or visit www.myy.org. YMCA – The Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA is looking for volunteer trail guides for school groups. Call 932-1424 or e-mail melittasmi@countrysideymca.org.

Entertainment

Business Volunteers for the Arts – BVA is accepting applications from business professionals with at least three years experience, interested in volunteering their skills within the arts community. Projects average six to eight months in length and can range from marketing or accounting to Web design or planning special events. A one-day training program is provided to all accepted applicants. Call 871-2787. Center for Independent Living Options – Seeking volunteers to staff Art Beyond Boundaries, gallery for artists with disabilities. Volunteers needed noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 2412600. Cincinnati Museum Center – Needs volunteers to work in all three museums, the Cincinnati History Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science and the Cinergy Children’s Museum, and special exhibits. Call 287-7025.

Health care

Alzheimer’s Association – Volunteers are being asked to move in support of the fight against Alzheimer’s disease at the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Memory Walk. Organizers of the annual fundraising event, which will be Saturday, Oct. 3 at the P&G Pavilion at Sawyer Point, are currently recruiting volunteers to serve on the planning committee and to assist with logistical needs. Planning committee co-chairs for this year’s Memory Walk are Becky Reynolds of Saturn of Western Hills and Mark Cawley of Cawley Chiropractic Health Center in Boone County. Anyone interested in assisting in the planning of the Memory Walk are asked to call Reynolds at 699-4900 or Cawley at 859-525-2222. Serving as the primary national fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association, Memory Walk is an annual event that brings those affected by Alzheimer’s, family members and community together in a show of love, remembrance and support. Participants can register online at www.alz.org/cincinnati. For more information on how to register a fundraising team, contact Marcy Hawkins, Special Events coordinator, at 721-4284 or e-mail: marcy.hawkins@alz.org. American Diabetes Association – Seeks volunteers in its area office located downtown for clerical support, filling requests for educational materials from phone requests, data entry, special events support and coordinating the Health Fair. Call 759-9330. American Heart Association – Volun-

teers needed to assist with the American Heart Association’s cause campaigns, Power to End Stroke, Go Red For Women, Start!, and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Assignments include clerical work, event specific duties and community outreach. Contact the American Heart Association at 281-4048 or e-mail ray.meyer@heart.org. Captain Kidney Educational Program – Needs volunteers one or more mornings or afternoons a month during the school year to educate children in first through sixth grades about kidney function and disease. Training provided. Call 961-8105. Clermont Recovery Center – Needs volunteers to fill positions on the board of trustees. Clermont County residents interested in the problem of alcohol or drug abuse, especially persons in long-term recovery and their family members, are encouraged to apply. Contact Barbara Adams Marin, CQI manager and communications coordinator, at 735-8123 or, Kim King, administrative assistant at 735-8144. Crossroads Hospice – Seeking volunteers to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Call 793-5070. Destiny Hospice – is seeking caring and compassionate people to make a difference in the life of a person living with terminal illness. No special skills or experience needed; simply a willingness to help provide comfort and support. Orientation is scheduled to fit the volunteer’s schedule. Opportunities are available throughout the Cincinnati, Middletown and Butler County area. Contact Anne at 554-6300, or ababcock@destinyhospice.com. Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care – is seeking volunteers in all Greater Cincinnati communities. Evercare provides care for those facing end-of-life issues and personal support to their families. Volunteers needed to visit with patients and/or assist in administrative and clerical tasks. Volunteers may provide care wherever a patient resides, whether in a private home or nursing facility. Call 1-888-866-8286 or 682-4055. Heartland Hospice – Seeking people with an interest in serving terminally ill clients and their families. Volunteers are needed for special projects such as crochet, knitting, making cards, and lap robes, as well as to make visits to patients. Training provided to fit your schedule. Call Jacqueline at 731-6100, and Shauntay 831-5800. Hoxworth Blood Center – Hoxworth is recruiting people to help during community blood drives and blood donation centers in the area. Positions include: Blood drive hosts, greeters, blood donor recruiters and couriers. Call Helen Williams at 558-1292 or helen.williams@uc.edu. The hospital also needs adult volunteers to assist MRI staff and technologists at the reception desk of the Imaging Department in the Medical Office Building, located across from the hospital at 4750 East Galbraith Road. Volunteers are also needed to assist staff in the family lounge and at the information desk in the main hospital. Shifts are available Monday through Friday. Call 686-5330.

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September 30, 2009

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Exhibit kicks off Art Beyond Sight month The Gallery, on Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s campus, will feature artist Jane Strohmeier’s exhibit “Of Elephants and Such” Oct. 2-23. This particular exhibition will kick off Art Beyond Sight Awareness month, which is in October. Stohmeier’s works reveal the inherent intimacy between artist and gallery viewer. “These endlessly fascinating pieces explore

wildlife creatures through the eyes of an artist with a visual impairment,” said Scott Wallace, recreation specialist at Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. “We are pleased to present her exhibition in connection with Art Beyond Sight.” Art Beyond Sight Awareness month is an opportunity for people to join together to raise public awareness about making art and culture a part of life for children

and adults affected by sight loss. The notion also recognizes that art education and exposure to the arts are crucial for advancement of many key issues in the education and rehabilitation of people who are blind. Clovernook supports this by providing people who are blind or visually impaired the opportunity to learn how to produce art through the use of clay, papier-mâché, and several mediums for painting.

An artist reception will be held from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at the Gallery at Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 7000 Hamilton Ave. in North College Hill. The Gallery is in Clovernook’s Procter Center and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment. Call 522-3860 or visit Clovernook’s web site at www.clovernook.org for more information.

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This is part of artist Jane Strohmeier’s “Of Elephants and Such” exhibit at The Gallery at the Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s campus.

Hamilton County Park District selling birdseed Fall is the best time to start filling feeders as birds scout backyards looking for winter food sources. The Hamilton County Park District Nature’s Niche gift stores are having a birdseed sale with plenty of seed types and mixes to attract a variety of birds this season. The sale goes on through Oct. 3. Bird lovers can choose from gourmet or premium mixes and seed varieties such as safflower, oil sun-

flower and more. Nature’s Niche stores are also a great place to fulfill other birding needs with a selection of feeders, baffles, poles, trays and birdbaths. Seed orders over $50 will receive a free suet cake. Orders can be made online at GreatParks.org by Oct. 3. Pickup dates and locations will be Saturday, Oct. 10 at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve (3455 Poole Road, Colerain Twp.) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.;

Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center (9001 Mount Hope Road, Crosby Township) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Woodland Mound Maintenance building (645 Nordyke Road, Anderson Township) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 11 at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve noon to 4 p.m. For more details about birdseed varieties on sale, prices and pickup date information, visit GreatParks.org

Madeira High School Class of 1999 – is having a reunion Saturday, Oct. 3, at Montgomery Inn Restaurant in Montgomery. For information, contact Amy Hepburn at Namie24@aol.com, or at 2380573. South Fairmount Family Reunion – for families from 1920-1970, will take place from noon to whenever Sunday, Oct. 4, Harvest Home Park, North Bend Road, Cheviot. Renew old acquaintances and see old friends. No alcohol or glass is permitted. Bring own food and drinks. Deer Park High School Class of 1944 – is having its 65th reunion from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Golden Corral, Mason-Montgomery Road. Classmates coming from the north on Interstate 71, turn left from the exit 19 ramp. Classmates coming fron the south on 1-71, turn right from exit 19. The restaurant is next to United Dairy Farmers. Everyone will pay for their dinner, which includes everything on the buffet. Classmates should tell the employees they are with the Deer Park reunion. RSVP by calling 891-8097, or e-mailing 688jnecb@fuse.net. 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. Saturday, 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 regis-

Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($5 annual; $2

daily) is required to enter the parks.

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST

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Friendship Baptist Church 8580 Cheviot Rd 741-7017 Gary Jackson, Senior Pastor 10:00am Sunday School Sunday Morning Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday Evening Services 6:30pm 7:00pm Wednesday Service AWANA (Wed) 7:00 - 8:45pm

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Well staffed Nursery, Active Youth & College Groups, Exciting Music Dept, Seniors Group, Deaf Ministry www.friendshipbaptistcincinnati.org

REUNIONS The Bellevue High School Class of 1969 – is looking for graduates and close friends to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its graduation. The reunion is being planned for the weekend of Oct. 2 in Bellevue. Anyone knowing graduates or wishing further information should contact sandrawetzel@cinci.rr.com.

or call 521-PARK (7275). A valid Hamilton County

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ter, contact Julia Caulton at 7425916. Amelia High School Class of 1959 – a reunion is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Holiday Inn, Eastgate. Call Rosalind (Fell) MacFarland at 752-8604. 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; Kathy Oates Finkelmeier, 4514392; Jane Corns Garrett, 4517420; Jenny Corns Newman, 451-8787; Judy Oates Paff, 9228708 or Telger at 251-4507.

Thomas-Rush

Creek Road Baptist Church 3906 Creek Rd., Sharonville, Cincinnati, OH 513-563-2410 elder@creekroad.org Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:45am, 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Pastor, Rev. David B Smith

ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Martin Dr Porres Catholic Church

Jessica Rush, daughter of Jennifer and Dale Rush from Cincinnati OH will be married to Travis Thomas, son of Toby and Linda Thomas of Van Wert OH. They both currently reside in Wyoming. Travis graduated from the University of Cincinnati and currently works for ComNet Software. Jessica also graduated from UC and is working for Sterling House of Springdale. They will be married on October 3rd, 2009.

9927 Wayne Ave * Lincoln Hts, Ohio 45215 513-554-4010 Pastor: Fr Thomas Difolco African American in History & Heritage Roman Catholic in Faith & Practice Services: Saturday at 7:00p & Sunday at 10:00a You are always welcome at St. Martin de Porres

CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES Mt. Healthy Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

7717 Harrison Ave Mt. Healthy, OH 45231 Rev. Michael Doerr, Pastor 513-521-6029 Sunday 9:00 a.m...... Contemporary Service 9:45a.m...... Sunday School 10:45 a.m........ Traditional Worship Nursery Staff Provided “A Caring Community of Faith” Welcomes You

EPISCOPAL ChristChurchGlendaleEpiscopalChurch 965 Forest Ave - 771-1544 christchurch1@fuse.net www.christchurchglendale.org The Reverend Roger L Foote The Reverend Laura L Chace, Deacon 8am Holy Eucharist I 9am Holy Eucharist II 11am Holy Eucharist II Child Care 9-11 Healing intercessory prayer all services

LUTHERAN Christ Lutheran Church (LCMS)

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WED. NIGHT ONLY Doors Open 6:00 pm Bingo Starts 6:55 pm • No Computers Guaranteed $3500 Payout With 150 Players or More

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3301 Compton Rd (1 block east of Colerain) 385-8342 Sunday School & Bible Class (all ages) 9:45am Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Saturday Evening Worship 5:30pm A great community church in a great community! Also home to Little Bud Preschool 385-8404 enrolling now! Visit our website: www.church-lcms.org

Faith Lutheran Church 8265 Winton Rd., Finneytown www.faithcinci.org Pastor Robert Curry Contemporary Service 9am Traditional Service 11:00am

Sunday School 10:15

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 9:30 am Traditional Service 11:00 am Contemporary Service 4695 Blue Rock Road Colerain Township South of Ronald Reagan and I-275 923-3370 www.hopeonbluerock.org

Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS 5921 Springdale Rd 1mi west of Blue Rock

Rev Lyle Rasch, Pastor

Worship 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:20 am Traditional Service and Hymnbook

www.lutheransonline.com/joinus

385-7024

“Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor”

www. trinitymthealthy.org 513-522-3026

1553 Kinney Ave, Mt. Healthy

Worship: 8:30 am traditional - 10:45 am contemporary Sunday School: 9:45 am Nursery provided

Pastor Todd A. Cutter

UNITED METHODIST Christ, the Prince of Peace United Methodist Church 10507 “Old” Colerain Ave (513) 385-7883 Rev. Joe Hadley, Pastor Church School for all ages 9:15am Worship 10:30am - Nursery Available www.cpop-umc.org “Small enough to know you, Big enough to care”

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR 8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Get In The Game: Play for the Team"

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

Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor

FOREST CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY CHURCH

Sunday School Hour (for all ages) 9:15 - 10:15am Worship Service - 10:30 to 11:45am (Childcare provided for infants/ toddlers) Pastor: Rich Lanning Church: 2191 Struble Rd Ofﬁce: 2192 Springdale Rd

542-9025

Visitors Welcome www.eccfellowship.org

PRESBYTERIAN Northminister Presbyterian Church 703 Compton Rd., Finneytown 931-0243 Transforming Lives for Jesus Christ Sunday Worship Schedule Traditional Services: 8:00 & 10:15am Contemporary Services: 9:00 & 11:30am Student Cafe: 10:15am Childcare Available Jeff Hosmer & Nancy Ross- Zimmerman - Pastors

680 W Sharon Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240

513-825-3040

Traditional Service: 8:30 & 11:00am ConneXion Contemporary Service: 11:00am Sunday School: 9:30am

Monfort Heights United Methodist Church

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

Nursery Available * Sunday School 513-481-8699 * www. mhumc.org Spiritual Checkpoint ... Stop In For An Evaluation!

Mt Healthy United Methodist Church

Corner of Compton and Perry Streets 931-5827 Sunday School 8:45 - 9:45am Traditional Worship 10:00 - 11:00am Contemporary Worship 11:30 - 12:30 Healing Service, last Sunday of the month at 5 pm "Come as a guest. Leave as a friend".

Sharonville United Methodist

8:15 & 11am Traditional Service & Kingdom Kids 9:30am Contemporary Worship & Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all ages Infant care available for all services

3751 Creek Rd.

513-563-0117

www.sharonville-umc.org

NON-DENOMINATIONAL HIGHVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH “Life on Purpose in Community” 2651 Adams Rd. (near Pippin) Worship Assembly-Sunday 10:45am Phone 825-9553 www.highviewchristianchurch.com

VINEYARD CHURCH NORTHWEST COLERAIN TOWNSHIP Three Weekend Services! Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 9:30 & 11:15 am 9165 Round Top Rd (1/4 mi. so. of Northgate Mall)

513-385-4888 www.vcnw.org

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

Salem White Oak Presbyterian

Church By The Woods PC(USA) Sun Worship 10:00am Childcare Provided 3755 Cornell Rd 563-6447 www.ChurchByTheWoods.org ............................................

Taiwanese Ministry 769-0725

2:00pm

3:30pm

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST FLEMING ROAD United Church of Christ 691 Fleming Rd 522-2780 Rev Pat McKinney

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

Nursery Provided

St. Paul United Church of Christ 5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale

Pastor: Jessica Taft 385-9077 Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am

Nursery Available/Handicap Access

www.stpaulucccolerain.org

St Paul - North College Hill

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

Hilltop Press

September 30, 2009

Sunflower festival set for Oct. 3-4 Community Press Staff Report

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Siblings Amy and Mark Pyle, who grew up in Finneytown, are now both doctors.

Finneytown family has two doctors Larry and Pam Pyle of Finneytown now have two doctors in the family. Their son, Mark Pyle, completed his residency in pediatrics at Dayton Children’s Hospital in June. He has taken a position in a pediatric urgent care practice in Phoenix, Ariz., where he now lives with his wife and daughter. Mark is a 1998 graduate of Finneytown High School. His first job, at 11, was delivering the Hilltop Press. In May, Amy Pyle completed her doctorate in molecular pathology at Vanderbilt University. She is

now pursuing a research fellowship in clinical chemistry at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. Amy is a 2000 graduate of Finneytown High School. Both Mark and Amy earned undergraduates degrees in molecular biology from Grove City College. The siblings both credit their education at Finneytown High School for preparing them for post-graduate studies. Amy especially was influenced by Rick White, her advanced placement biology teacher, to pursue and career in science.

Gorman Heritage Farm is pleased to announce that after a two-year drought, sunflowers return to its annual Sunflower Festival! The festival, which is sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, will be Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “We’re absolutely thrilled with the crop this season,” farm Events Manager Vicki Foster said. “The dry weather over the past few summers really took its toll on the flowers, and we were not able to show the farm at its best. “This year, we’ll have about three acres of sunflowers for people to look at or to pick. “We appreciate the community’s support over the past two dry years, and we’re looking forward to putting on a real show for 2009.” The Sunflower Festival celebrates the end of the summer season and highlights the farm’s signature Sunflower Crop. In addition to the sunflowers, visitors will enjoy a variety of activities, including a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch, kids’ game

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ted free, and can win prizes. Costume judging will take place daily at 1 p.m. New this year is a vendor craft area, where a number of local crafters will offer handmade goods for sale. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children, ages3-17, and seniors over 65. Farm members, as always, are admitted free. Gorman Heritage Farm is on Reading Road, half a mile south of Glendale-Mil-

ford Road in Evendale. Call for information about group rates. Gorman Heritage Farm is a 120-acre working and educational farm, which invites its visitors to explore and learn the history, methods and values of a working family farm in a natural setting. For additional information on these events, call Vicki Foster at 563-6663, or visit www.gormanfarm.org.

businesses, offer incentives for businesses and young people to remain in Ohio, and track Ohio’s progress in rebuilding its economy. “Based on the conversations Republicans had with the business community during summer recess, the first step toward improving Ohio’s economy is building from the ground up,” Maag said. “We can’t apply a quick fix to a deepening problem. Instead, we hope to create a better business environment and draw new opportunities to the state. The economy will improve as a result of these industryfriendly initiatives.” The House Economic Development Committee has only met four times since the commencement of

the 128th General Assembly and has yet to pass a single bill. The only item to pass out of committee was an ineffectual House Resolution that created the Compact With Ohio Cities Task Force, which focuses on local municipalities rather than the economic health of the entire state. “If the majority leaders of the Economic Development Committee are reluctant to step up to the plate and do their job, then the Republican Caucus will make the hard decisions for them,” Mecklenborg said. “We don’t have any more time to waste. More and more Ohioans continue to lose their jobs, and we urgently need a bipartisan effort on this issue.”

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK Republican leaders work to re-energize Ohio

State Representative Peter Stautberg (R-Cincinnati) unveiled proposals by Ohio House Republicans to spur economic development. Stautberg and other members of the House Republican Caucus, including representatives Lou Blessing (R-Cincinnati), Ron Maag (R-Lebanon), Robert Mecklenborg (RCincinnati), Joe Uecker (RLoveland) and Tim Derickson (R-Oxford), revealed extensive plans to bring about job creation and industry growth. “Ohio needs real solutions to this economic emer-

gency,” Stautberg said. “If we want to bring about a positive change that will attract businesses and young talent to the state, we need to think critically and be willing to address tough issues. We can’t afford to wait for the economy to turn itself around. Difficult times call for direct, aggressive approaches to economic improvement.” The announcement worked in conjunction with four other news conferences across the state, and was conducted to address the failure of the House Economic Development Committee to meet on a regular basis. “The House has taken only small steps toward creating jobs,” Derickson said.

“We need leaders who are willing to make important decisions during these difficult times. The Economic Development Committee has neglected its primary objective – to identify solid strategies to improve the economy.” Frustrated with inaction on the part of Gov. Strickland and the Economic Development Committee, Republican members engaged in discussions with the local business community for ideas to revamp Ohio’s economy. Based on their findings from market research and conversations with constituents, the House Republicans created a package of proposals that were announced at the press conferences and will

be introduced in the coming weeks. “Now more than ever, Ohioans deserve to have their elected officials working to create jobs and get people back to work,” Uecker said. “But for some reason, House Democrats have not only failed to offer solutions to Ohio’s economic crisis, but also road-blocked every initiative that House Republicans proposed. This is no time for petty partisanship.” Among these 10 bills are proposals to offer employer tax credits to hire unemployed Ohioans and to grant income tax credits for college graduates who remain in Ohio. Altogether, these bills are designed to provide resources to small

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grade and older. It will be Oct. 16 and Oct. 17 at Sports Plus in Evendale. The entry fee is $90 and if players are registered by Oct. 1, they are also able to attend the Adidas Strength and Skills in April. Wasson said he wants to continue this camp and host similar ones for all sports. “This is just the beginning of what I do,” said Wasson. All proceeds from the camp will go to the Lance Cpl. Taylor Prazynski Scholarship Fund. To enroll in the camp or for questions, contact Art Wasson at 745-0908.

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CINCINNATI DISTRICT 5 Arrests/citations

David L. Swango, born 1958, assault and disorderly conduct, 7631 Daly Road, Sept. 20. Greg Carr, born 1984, possession of drug paraphernalia and aggravating menacing, 1522 Cedar Ave., Sept. 15. Keith Lamar Jones, born 1957, theft of motor vehicle, 1059 Loiska Lane, Sept. 17. Robert Carroll, born 1984, violation of temporary protection order, 5722 Lantana Ave., Sept. 15. Shawn Crump, born 1973, disorderly conduct, 1548 Cedar Ave., Sept. 15. William Eaton, born 1987, domestic violence, 7971 Cherrywood Court, Sept. 14. Henry Gordon, born 1943, domestic violence, 6025 Tahiti Drive, Sept. 14. Iesha Harris, born 1991, obstruction of official business, resisting arrest and falsification, 5819 Salvia Ave., Sept. 15. Joel Damico, born 1982, theft over $5,000, 6351 Heitzler Ave., Sept. 16. Stephon V. McCullom, born 1982, possession of drug paraphernalia and trafficking, 1099 Addice Way, Sept. 18. Thomas C. Harris, born 1983, assault, 5900 Hamilton Ave., Sept. 15. Keith Lamar Johnson, born 1985, possession of drugs, 5373 Bahama Terrace, Sept. 15. Myra M. Mosley, born 1960, falsification, 5550 Colerain Ave., Sept. 16. Richard Woods, born 1989, domestic violence, 5379 Bahama Terrace, Sept. 14. Anthony D. Lee, born 1967, public indecency and possession of drugs, 5083 Colerain Ave., Sept. 14. Carl Jones, born 1953, public indecency, 5083 Colerain Ave., Sept. 14. Lesley J. Stephens, born 1978, after hours in park, 1560 Blue Spruce Road, Sept. 14. Michael Brown, born 1984, after

Karla Lautenschlager Sersion, 76, Mount Healthy, died Sept. 18. She worked for Union Central Life Insurance for over 20 years of service.

hours in park, 1510 Blue Spruce Road, Sept. 14. Pedro Alicea, born 1952, domestic violence, 5315 Eastknoll Court, Sept. 16. Robert B. Parson, born 1980, firearm in motor vehicle, 6210 Banning Road, Sept. 20. Treniqua Chaney, born 1991, possession of drugs, 5373 Bahama Terrace, Sept. 15.

1126 Cedar Ave.: Cross, Shyra A. to Mayer, Jacalyn; $25,000. 1533 Larry Ave.: Snider, Roger J. to Radel, Matthew and S. Paige Patton-Radel; $185,000. 5746 Nahant Ave.: Schneeman, Amelia E. to PNC Bank NA; $60,000. 5812 Belmont Ave.: Cella, Joseph A. 5 to Colyer, Steve S. and Roberta D.; $82,000. 7921 Cherrywood Court: Hinkston, Sylvia to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr.; $60,000. 1076 Loiska Lane: Smith, Karry M. to Wells Fargo Bank NA; $34,000. 1577 Wittekind Terrace: Crace, Philip P. and Amy K. to Klesch, Ian M. and Kathleen C. Norris-Klesc; $125,000. 1730 Llanfair Ave.: Robinson, Donna to Koth, Robert C.; $83,000. 5965 Winton Ridge Lane: Hancock, Robert E. and Bonnie J. to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; $50,000. 6621 Oak Knoll Drive: Dawson, Rochelle to U.S. Bank NA Tr.; $80,000. 8077 Bobolink Drive: Hatfield, Charles to Howard, Shirl; $119,000.

Incidents Aggravated burglary

1924 W. North Bend Road, Sept. 17.

Aggravated robbery

1662 Marlowe Ave., Sept. 17.

Breaking and entering

5038 Colerain Ave., Sept. 16. 5742 Hamilton Ave., Sept. 14. 5838 Shadymist Lane, Sept. 17.

Burglary

2701 Hillvista Lane, Sept. 16. 5470 Bahama Terrace, Sept. 17. 5380 Bahama Terrace, Sept. 17.

Theft

5755 St. Elmo Ave., Sept. 17. 857 W. North Bend Road, Sept. 16.

Vehicle theft

1622 Larch Ave., Sept. 12.

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Arrests/citations

Donovan Heard, 19, 1045 Behles Ave., disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 637 Northland Blvd., Sept. 5. Niki Knight, 25, 1110 St. Clair Ave., theft at 1143 Smiley, Sept. 5. Desire Nelson, 27, 7870 Clovernook, criminal damaging at 2074 Quail Court, Sept. 4. Patricia Harris, 47, 844 W. Kemper Road, theft at Kemper and Northland, Sept. 8. Juvenile male, 16, possession of drugs at 11449 Kentbrook Court, Sept. 9. Juvenile male, 16, domestic violence at 799 Halesworth, Sept. 10.

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1015 Harrogate Court: Wells Fargo Bank NA Tr. to Winona Investments LLC; $51,000. 11408 Farmington Road: Burston, Marcia to RBS Citizens NA; $68,000. 11419 Rose Lane: KandM Investment LLC to Hurt, Elena; $126,900. 11493 Oxfordshire Lane: Smith, Toni E. to Walker, Latessa J.; $120,000. 11531 Norbourne Drive: Turpin, Curtis M. and Denise Y. to Justin, Aaron; $110,000. 12066 Hitchcock Drive: Jasm Properties LLC to Alloway, Morgan; $91,900. 938 Halesworth Drive: Wells Fargo Bank NA to Penklor Properties LLC; $52,000. 11540 Ravensberg Court: Strong Properties LLC to Pelfrey, Jerry M. and Rachel; $98,500. 11596 New Hope Drive: Sims, Marvin to Williamson, Logan A.; $121,000. 1443 Kemper Road: West, Gina M. to New York Mellon Trust Company Tr.; $68,000. 609 Brunner Drive: SBEBN Properties LLC to Frazier, Shelanda E.; $110,000. 943 Harrogate Court: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Schlotterbeck, Denise Tr.; $35,000.

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113 Junedale Drive: Smiley, Elrico and Nicole to U.S. Bank NA Tr.; $80,000. 29 Ireland Ave.: Ott, Daniel R. and Rebecca C. to Ingole, Katrina M.; $120,000. 10489 Hadley Road: Federal National Mortgage Association to Parker, Cassandra and Joseph P. Rowe; $118,000.

2501 Airy Court: George Thomas Homes Inc. to Conley, April E.; $75,900. 5030 Colerain Ave.: United Management and Investment LLC to Grow

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Springfield Township Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2009 in the Township Administration Building, 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a proposed text amendment to the Springfield Township Zoning Resolution. At the conclusion of this hearing, the proposed amendment will be submitted to the Board of Trustees for its action. The proposed text amendment is available for viewing at the Township Administration Building, 9150 Winton Road, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interested citizens are welcome to attend the public hearing. Submitted by: Gilbert, Christopher Development Services Director 522-1410 863728/100150

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Assault

20 Andover Road woman reported incident at Endicott Street, Sept. 12.

Vandalism Dangelo Gaston, 25, 2781 Eastern Ave., trafficking in drugs at 639 Northland Blvd., Sept. 12. Juzmin Gazaway, 20, 6046 Kennedy Ave., theft at 200 Cincinnati Mills, Sept. 14. Jasmine McGee, 19, 1730 Garden Lane, theft at 200 Cincinnati Mills, Sept. 14. Morganne Ray, 25, 561 Bessinger, obstructing official business at 561 Bessinger Drive, Sept. 14.

Incidents Aggravated burglary

Victim reported at 11651 Norbourne, Aug. 31.

Burglary

Bikes valued at $400 removed at 883 Gretna, Sept. 11.

Criminal damaging

Sliding glass door damaged at 11623 Geneva, Sept. 7. Double pane window damaged at 11634 Hanover, Sept. 12. Misuse of credit card Victim reported at , Sept. 10.

Theft, forgery

Checks valued at $850 removed and forged to cash at 11560 Kenn Road, Sept. 9.

GREENHILLS

Arrests/citations

Juvenile, 16, 23 Damon Road, child endangering at 23 Damon Road, Sept. 15. Alexandra Mahan, 20, 933 Hollytree Drive, open container at Falcon Lane, Sept. 12.

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MOUNT HEALTHY Arrest/Citations

Ajene Hammons, 34, 7859 Clovernook Ave., obstructing official business at 7859 Clovernook Ave., Sept. 16. William Thole, 47, 1590 Compton Road, receiving stolen property at 7700 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 20.

Assault

Incidents

Woman reported incident at 1559 Adams Road, Sept. 13.

Criminal damaging

Woman reported vehicle damaged at 7970 Clovernook Ave., Sept. 20. Man reported door damaged at 7954 Seward Ave., Sept. 19.

Theft

Man reported DVDs stolen at 7501 Hickman St., Sept. 17.

NORTH COLLEGE HILL Arrests/Citations

Sharon Chapple, 42, 8758 Venus Lane, theft at 7132 Hamilton Ave., Sept. 20. Ceara Earley, 19, 8758 Venus Lane, theft at 7132 Hamilton Ave., Sept. 20. Two Juveniles, theft at 7132 Hamilton Ave., Sept. 19. Corey Thrasher, 18, 9320 Rambler Place, theft at 7132 Hamilton Ave., Sept. 19. Juan Heard, 31, 6028 Cary Ave.,

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operating vehicle under the influence, improper handling of gun in vehicle at Goodman and Parrish avenues, Sept. 19. Juvenile, obstructing official business at West Galbraith Road, Sept. 17.

The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: • Springfield Township: Chief David Heimpold, 7291300. • Mount Healthy: Chief Al Schaefer, 728-3183. • Cincinnati District 5, Captain David Bailey, 5698500. • North College Hill: Chief Paul Toth, 521-7171. • Greenhills: Chief Thomas Doyle, 825-2101. • Forest Park: Chief Phil Cannon, 595-5220.

Incidents Criminal damaging

Man reported vehicle damaged at 1534 Oakknoll Ave., Sept. 20. NCH Car Wash reported vacuum machine damaged at 1550 Goodman Ave., Sept. 20. Man reported vehicle damaged at 6527 Meis Ave., Sept. 20.

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP

Arrests/citations

Juvenile, criminal trespassing at 9100 block of Winton Road, Sept. 18. Juvenile, theft at 1600 block of Miles Road, Sept. 15. Christopher Young, 19, 12057 Elkwood Drive, obstructing official business, underage alcohol consumption at 1500 block of Pleasant Run Drive, Sept. 19. Davy Chao, 30, 9710 Helmsley Way, criminal damaging at 9710 Helmsley Way, Sept. 19. Juvenile, aggravated menacing, deadly weapon on school bus at 2046 Adams Road, Sept. 18. Juvenile, drug possession at 9100 block of Winton Road, Sept. 18. Juvenile, domestic violence at 8600 block of Neptune Drive, Sept. 18. Robert Parson, 29, 5751 Belmont Ave., domestic violence at 8400 block of Cottonwood Drive, Sept. 17. Daniel Shelton, 23, aggravated robbery at 9600 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 16. Heather Cooper, 18, 1184 Wellspring Drive, domestic violence at 1100 block of Wellspring Drive, Sept. 16. Shaneka Kelow, 21, 1714 Race St., theft at 8400 block of Winton

Road, Sept. 16.

Incidents Criminal damaging

Woman reported window broken at 1327 Randomhill Drive, Sept. 20. 2232 Kemper Road man reported vehicle damaged at 6700 block of Greenfield Drive, Sept. 19.

Identity theft

Woman reported bank card information used at 2070 Adamsridge Drive, Sept. 17.

Misuse of credit card

Woman reported credit card used at 10713 Stargate Lane, Sept. 18.

Theft

Man reported tools stolen at 8310 Daly Road, Sept. 17. Woman reported two cell phones stolen at 8969 Daly Road, Sept. 17. Woman reported vehicle stolen at 10963 Maplehill Drive, Sept. 20.

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Survived by children Bill Sersion, Rebecca Watkins, Kathy King, Mary McCartt, Karyl Shouse, Kim Singleton; grandchildren Sarah, Amber, Noah, Andrew, Karley, Christopher, Josh, Matt, Chris, Heather; sister Thelma Crance.

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NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Springfield Township Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 6:30 p.m., in the Springfield Township Administra tion Building, 9150 Winton Road, for the purpose of hearing an appeal filed by Theresa Debnam, as provided by the Springfield Township Resolution. Zoning The Appellant is seeking a conditional use to expand her daycare from 6 to 12 children. LOCATION: 8915 Cherry Blossom Ln Book 590, Page 220, Parcel 240 Section 20, Town 3, Range 1 Plans are on file and open for public inspection and review in the Springfield Township Administration Office, 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, during normal business hours. Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Submitted by: If you’re looking for Christopher Gilbert, buyers, you’re in Development Services the right neighborhood. Director Call Community Classiﬁed 513.522.1410 513.242.4000 862080/1001504960

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The North College Hill, Ohio, Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday October 7, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the Municipal Building, 1646 W. Galbraith Rd. The hearing will be for the purpose of considering an appeal filed under section 1127.06 of North College Hill Zoning Ordinances. Appeal #09-005, subPatrick by mitted Gates, in behalf of Linen Rugs and More located at 1841 W. Galbraith Rd. The appeal is for a variance to the current City ordinance 1153.04(a), titled Business Conduct. The appellant wishes to display certain merchandise outside the confines of his building. The current Ordinance requires that all business be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building. 860106/1001504933

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Hunter helps Arlington celebrate When Bob Hunter began working for Arlington Memorial Gardens in the spring of 1970, he was a junior at Colerain High School. His dream was to work in a field where he could operate heavy equipment, and he did just that. He began mowing grass, worked his way up to heavy machinery. Fast forward 38 years, and Hunter is senior vice president, overseeing a staff of twelve groundskeepers and three security officers. “We are celebrating Arlington’s 75th anniversary on Oct. 11, 2009,” Hunter said. “I have been here about half as long as this cemetery has existed, and have spent more than half of my life here.” Hunter has seen a lot of changes over the years – including more land devel-

ate each and every day,” he said. “I look around at approximately 72 varieties of trees and the variety of birds, other wildlife and nature surrounding me, and I feel uplifted.” “When touring our grounds, visitors usually tell me that Arlington doesn’t seem like a cemetery … (it) feels more like a park.” Some of the more prominent Cincinnatians buried at Arlington include Marion Spellman, Gordy Coleman, Emilio DeFelice, and even one of Rod Stewart’s band members. “One of my favorites would have to be Ron ‘The Boss’ Shelton, one of the famed Iron Horseman motorcycle riders,” Hunter said. “Ironically, The Boss is buried next to a preacher. I can’t help but smile every time I pass by his marker.”

opment (now at 150 acres, with 28 distinct gardens), dramatic technology changes to the equipment his team operates, the addition of mausoleums, an increase in the number of cremations, an addition of a new community center which is open to the public, and a few more Canada geese. Hunter gladly welcomes one of his landscaper’s Australian Shepherds, who encourages the geese to relocate, at dawn several days a week. According to Hunter, he has a “dream job”, and he never goes a day without “learning something new.” “I find at least one thing everyday about my job that really amazes me or makes me smile, and I also have a huge appreciation for human life and mortality. This job makes me appreci-

Anniversary celebration Arlington Memorial Garden’s 75th anniversary celebration will be from 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. Open to the public, the event will include musical entertainment. Additionally, a time capsule will be buried. Guests are encouraged to bring any artifacts, news clippings or photos related to Arlington Memorial Gardens. Bob Hunter will be bringing quite a few of his own items to be included. Arlington is on a mission to find living descendants of the first person buried there – Esther Barnes Siemer, 1903-1935. “Esther and her family remain a mystery to us,” Bob

Hunter said “Her marker is in the middle of the Hawthorne plot, and other than that, we have no clue as to who she was.” Arlington is reaching out to the Greater Cincinnati Community in order to learn more about her history and her descendants. Established in 1934, Arlington Memorial Gardens is a 165-acre memorial park at 2145 Compton Road in Springfield Township. Now in its 75th year of providing services to the community, the park is situated on land that was originally deeded by Gen. George Washington to the Johnson family for services rendered

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in its interior. The house can either be purchased for continued restoration or for the land to rebuild or develop. Architectural blueprints are available to depict how the Readnowers planned to restore the property. The house and other buildings are currently zoned for single family residence. More information about the property can be found at www.Huff.com or by contacting Bill Balash, at 858-7018 or william.balash@huff.com. In addition to the open house, Readnower, with the help of Easton Auction Company LLC will be auctioning off many historical and modern-day items. Photos of the auction items can be accessed at www.auctionzip.com/Listings/603179.html.

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

during the American War of Independence. In addition to 29 gardens, the park has several scattering gardens, a lakeside chapel, floral center, a reception center, a mausoleum complex and regularly holds unique activities and events open, free of charge, to the entire community. Since 1934, Arlington Memorial Gardens has personally handled 42,870 dispositions, (which includes in-ground burials, mausoleum and cremations), and averaged 900 ground burials a year. Call 521-7003 or visit www. arlingtonmemorialgardens.org.

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

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

BUS TOURS

BRANSON. Christmas Show Tour, Nov. 29-Dec. 5, $650 pp. Includes transportation, hotels & most meals. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Cherry Blossom Time, Mar 26-29. Only $425 pp. NIAGARA FALLS & TORONTO - June 21-25, $499 pp. CincyGroupTravel, 513-245-9992 www.grouptrips.com/cincy

FLORIDA

BeautifulBeach.com leads you to NW Florida’s Beach Vacation Rentals along the beaches of South Walton. Luxurious gulf-front homes, seaside condos and cottages. Dune Allen Realty, 50 yrs of excellent service and accommodations. 888-267-2121 or visit www.BeautifulBeach.com

Beautiful Seagrove Beach Rent & Relax. Nr Destin, between famous Seaside & Rosemary Beach. Cozy Cottages to Gulf Front Condos. Web Specials. 1-800-537-5387 www.garrettbeachrentals.com

Bonita Springs. A "Bit of Paradise" awaits you! Luxury 2 BR, 2 BA condo with all resort amenities. Call now for reduced fall and winter rates! Local owner, 513-520-5094

FLORIDA EAST COAST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH Luxurious oceanfront condos & vacation homes. Closest & best beach to Disney. Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals 800-728-0513 www.oceanprops.com

FT. MYERS BEACH. Two luxury 2 Br, 2 Ba condos (1 corner unit) di rectly on the beach & by golf course. Balcony, pool, hot tub & more! South Island. 2 wk. min. Available Sept.Jan. & early March. 513-489-4730

HOBE SOUND. Fantastic 2 br, 2 ba luxury condo on Heritage Ridge Golf Course. 3 mi to Jupiter Island Beach. $2000/mo, 3-4 month commitment. Snowbird Getaway! 513-604-6169

SANIBEL ISLAND Quality, beachfront condos. Excellent service! Great rates! www.SanibelIslandVacations.com 1-888-451-7277 Christmas at Disney World! ORLANDO Luxurious 2 BR, 2 BA condo, sleeps 6, pool, hot tub & lazy river on site. Near downtown Disney & golf. Avail. week of Dec. 20. Local owner. 513-722-9782, leave message

CLEARWATER - Indian Rocks Beach 2br, 2ba Gulf Front condo. Heated pool, balcony. Many up grades. 513-771-1373, 260-3208 www.go-qca.com/condo

CLEARWATER/ST. PETE Gulf front condos. Sandy beach. January ’10, 4 Week Discounts! Florida Lifestyles. 1-800-487-8953 www.ourcondo.com

INDIANA BROWN COUNTY Be renewed by fall’s magnificent colors! Delight your family with a visit to Indiana’s autumn haven and family playground! Comfort Inn, in the ! of all of Nashville’s attractions. 812-988-6118 choicehotels.com

A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com

MICHIGAN

A Beautiful Luxury Log Cabin Resort minutes from Dollywood & Pigeon Forge! Great amenities, pet friendly cabins. Excellent rates! Call now or visit us online www.hiddenspringsresort.com 1-888-HSR-TENN (477-8366)

LEELANAU VACATION RENTALS Over 120 condos, cottages and homes on Lake Michigan, Glen Lake and other inland lakes. Call 231-334-6100 or visit www.leelanau.com/vacation

NEW YORK MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $129/2 persons. Singles $124. Suites $139-$159. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5 mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside & 80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit: www.riversidetowerhotel.com

VENICE. Beautifully furnished 2BR, 2BA ranch with lake view, ga rage. 5 mi. to Venice Beach. Close to golf courses and Sarasota. $2500/mo. Discount for multiple months. Local owner, 859-746-9220, 653-9602

CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617 GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com

NORTH CAROLINA EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 1-252-354-5555 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com

SOUTH CAROLINA SIESTA KEY. Gulf front condo. Our complex is just 20 feet to one of the World’s Best Rated Beaches! Bright and airy, nicely appointed. All amenities. Cinci owner, 513-232-4854

TENNESSEE

N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com

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

GATLINBURG. Choose a 2 or 3 BR chalet, conveniently located, richly appointed and meticulously main tained. Pet friendly. 877-215-3335 or visit www.marysescape.com

www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618

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