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Students lining up for flu vaccine By Heidi Fallon
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A number of confirmed cases of H1N1 flu have been identified in area school districts in the past few weeks and officials are encouraging students who show flu symptoms to stay home. Megan Hummel, spokeswoman for the Hamilton County General Health District, said her agency is working closely with area schools to coordinate the vaccinations. Local parochial schools and public schools have secured consent forms but Hummel said no one knows when the vaccines will be administered. “We have received some shipments, but not all. It should be soon,” she said. Mount Healthy City School District will have two vaccination sites: the gym at the board office and the gym at Mount Healthy High School. Students whose parents signed consent forms will be bused to the sites. Superintendent David Horine said about 35 percent of parents in the district returned the forms and about 75 of those gave permission for the vaccine to be administered. At John Paul II School in Springfield Township, school nurse Tina Peterson said an estimated 340-350 students will be getting the vaccine. “We’ve had a few students’ parents tell us their child has Type A flu, but we have not had a serious problem.” She said absentee rates are normal for this time of year. At St. Vivian, students will be going to St. Xavier High School. Principal Steve Zinser said about 75 percent of school parents have indicated they want their child to receive the vaccine. “Our attendance has been good and I believe our highest number so far was 13 students out for illness,” he said. In the Finneytown district, officials said only Brent Elementary School is experiencing a higher than normal absentee rate but no confirmed H1N1 cases. Les Tacy, district administrative services director, said the kindergarten through secondgrade school is above the 10 percent mark for student illness.
Katie Karle, 16, a junior from Springfield Township, winces as she receives her H1N1 flu vaccines administered by the Hamilton County Public Health Department's Linda Kimble, RN, at Roger Bacon High School Oct. 16. GARY LANDERS/ STAFF
Who should get the H1N1 flu vaccine? The Hamilton County General Health District says H1N1 vaccine availability will be limited at first, therefore people at highest risk for serious illness or complications from H1N1 flu will be first priority to receive the H1N1 vaccine. These groups include: • Pregnant women • People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age • Health care and emergency services personnel who have direct patient contact • Persons between the ages of 6 months through 24 years of age • People 25 - 64 with chronic health disorders or weakened immune systems. “The secondary campus and Whitaker are normal,” he said. Finneytown will provide vaccines for students from noon to 8 p.m. on a day yet to be determined at the secondary campus. Tacy said secondary students can take the vaccine during school hours with elementary students brought to the campus after school. The district will not provide transportation for elementary students. North College Hill City School District also will provide the vaccines at Goodman Elementary School.
Superintendent Gary Gellert said six students have the H1N1 flu, according to their parents. Local schools participating as vaccination sites include Our Lady of Grace, La Salle, McAuley and St. Xavier high schools. Hummel said one tool the health district is using to monitor the spread of flu in the county is a sentinel system called Health Watch. She says about 75 schools in the county are reporting data on a daily basis including absentee numbers and visits to school nurses by students with flu-like symptoms. “We are definitely seeing an increase in the report of flu-like illnesses,” she said. “And it is very early to be seeing flu. The official kick-off date for flu season is Oct. 4. We are assuming much of this is due to the H1N1 virus.” Hummel said the health department also gets feedback from a number of doctor’s offices. “We feel we are getting a pretty good picture of what’s going on,” she said. She said the health district is working closely with area schools, but any decision to close comes from school officials. Information about the H1N1 virus, prevention, symptoms and the vaccines is available on the health district’s Web site at www.hamiltoncountyhealth.org.
Three for 2 seats in township race By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com
Two Springfield Township trustees are being challenged for their re-election bids. Jeannette Harrison, a resident of the township for 30 years, has run unsuccessfully for two state seats, but this is her first bid for local office. Harrison, who said she is selfemployed in the marketing field, said cleaning up township neighborhoods is her priority. “It’s not that the current trustees aren’t doing a good job,” she said, “it’s that they aren’t doing enough. “I think the police and fire departments do a terrific job, but no one wants vacant homes and homes not being maintained in their neighborhoods. “We all have to work together.”
Tom Bryan is completing his 17th year on the trustee board. “It’s been fun seeing the transformation we’ve been able to accomplish in Harrison the township,” he said. “We’ve gone from nine fire districts to a 24-hour, seven-day a week department and a police department that is nationally accredited and recognized. “We still have unfinished business and challenges ahead and I want to be a part of that. “I truly believe we have not only the experience with the current trustees, but a board prepared to work together to continue making the township a great
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place to live and work.” Bryan, a township business owner, also cited the on-going strategic planning to address specific needs of the diverse township neighborhoods as a project he wants to be a part of if reelected. Joe Honerlaw has been on the trustee board the past 13 years. “I really enjoy the job and seeing the policies and procedures we’ve initiated come to fruition,” he said.
You can read about other races and issues on the Nov. 3 ballot inside on pages A4 and A5 To read more about these and other candidates, and the issues on Nov. 3 ballot, go to Cincinnati.Com/election. “We have accomplished a lot and have a lot of challenges ahead, including the neighborhood action plan we’ve launched.” Continuing the township’s property maintenance program, retail and residential redevelopment, and finances, Honerlaw said, are the major issues facing the township.” Honerlaw is an attorney with offices in the township.
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Winton Woods Riding Center hosts Special Riders Horse Show The Winton Woods Riding Center will have its annual Horses Helping Humans Special Riders Horse Show at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. The event provides an opportunity for special needs riders to enter a competitive horse show with classes placed according to their abilities. The Horses Helping Humans Show will be during the regular Open Horse Show and will feature the Winton Woods Riding Centers’ Special Riders Program
students, Special Olympics athletes and any other riders who choose to enter. Competitors will be judged in five classes with ribbons awarded for first through sixth place at the end of each class division. The competition will be in the indoor arena at the Winton Woods Riding Center, 10073 Daly Road. The Winton Woods Riding Center cannot provide horses to riders other than its Special Riders Program and Special Olympics athletes.
There is plenty of trailer parking and everyone is encouraged to compete. The Horses Helping Humans Horse Show classes are $8 per class and registration is due by Oct. 14. Riders can register online at GreatParks.org or by calling the Winton Woods Riding Center at 931-3057. A valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit is required to enter the parks. The permit cost is $5 for an annual pass and $2 for a daily pass.
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North College Hill City School District Board of Education members are unopposed in their bid for re-election. Jan Gardiner, Carolyn Jones and Ron Harmon are seeking a return to their board seats for another four years. Gardiner, a retired Cincinnati district teacher, has been on the board for 24 years. “I want to see our new schools project finished,” he said. “I’m looking forward to being there when they open.” He said school finances are always a challenge and his next term will be no different, particularly in light of anticipated state funding cuts.
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“Funding from the state is always a major challenge for all districts,” Gardiner said. Jones in completing her first term on the board. She has been the MultiCounty Systems Agency director for the Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board for 18 years. “I made the decision to run for the board of education because of my ongoing and deep commitment to quality of education for NCH students,” Jones said. “I believe the district provides excellent educational opportunities for its stu-
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dents. “We are continually striving t o w a r d improvement in the state report Gardiner card and certainly face many challenges related to school funding and other budgetary issues impacting schools.” Harmon has been on the board for 28 years. “I want to continue giving back to the school district and community that have played such an important role in my life,” he said. Harmon said the district’s finances and “declining state revenues” will be the major challenge ahead for the district and school board.
Winton Woods City Schools is facing more massive cuts and the elimination of high school extracurricular activities if the district can’t reverse the recent trend of failed levies. The district has lost four recent levies, and has a $4.2 million, 10-year emergency operating levy on the Nov. 3 ballot. The levy will cost the owner of a $100,000 home $234.51 per year. The district has already cut extracurricular activities (sports, school dances, student clubs) from kindergarten through eighth grade. Schools Board President Jack Lee said this campaign has a different feel to it, with more parents and district residents getting involved to support the levy. “I hope that’s reflected in the results at the polls,” he said. “We need people to get
Winton Woods City Schools has a $4.2 million, 10-year emergency operating levy on the Nov. 3 ballot. The levy will cost the owner of a $100,000 home $234.51 per year. The levy will have to be voted on for renewal in 10 years. The district has already cut extracurricular activities (sports, school dances, student clubs, band, orchestra, etc.) from kindergarten through eighth grade due to past failed levies. If the Nov. 3 levy doesn’t pass, the district will cut extracurricular activities at Winton Woods High School. Winton Woods spent $11,022 per pupil during the last fiscal year, compared to district neighbors Princeton ($14,701), Finneytown ($11,336), Wyoming ($10,734) and Mount Healthy ($10,553). out and vote.” Lee said those involved with the levy campaign aren’t trying to run a “fear campaign,” but instead sharing the inevitability of serious budget cuts without the help from voters. While Lee is optimistic voters will come out to the ballots in support of the levy, there are some doubters. Susan Schupp, a Springfield Township resident who voted against the district’s August levy, said the school adminis-
tration hasn’t done enough in the past to curb spending. She said they now need help from the voters, who are also struggling with financial troubles of their own and may not be willing to contribute more tax dollars. Lee said he doesn’t want to focus on the cuts when talking about the levy, but instead of the students, whose education would be negatively impacted if class sizes balloon and athletics and music programs disappear.
HEMORRHOID North College Hill senior levy up to voters TREATMENT Voters in North College Hill will decide whether to approve a renewal of a 0.5mill levy on the Nov. 3 ballot. The levy generates an estimated $72,111 annually to help fund programs
for senior citizens at the senior/community center on Goodman Avenue. The levy will cost the owner of a home with a $100,000 market value an estimated $14.84 a year.
The levy would be for five years. David Gunn, senior center director, said that without the levy the center would be forced to make cuts in programs.
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Levy looms large for school board candidates By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com
Each of the four candidates vying for three seats on the Winton Woods City Schools Board of Election see a bleak future if the district’s levy fails, but each have different views on how to best serve the district. Incumbents Tim Cleary, Cindy Emmert and Priscilla Franklin are joined on the Nov. 3 ballot by Brandon Wiers. Wiers said if the levy
were to fail, he sees district residents leaving in a “mass exodus,” which Emmert said would obviously have a negative impact on both the district and the communities. Franklin said the loss of extra-curricular activities would mean losing what makes Winton Woods special. Cleary, who has a daughter at Winton Woods High School, said he’d have a tough decision to make. He said if the levy once again fails, he would consider moving or changing
schools in order for his daughter to get the most from her education. He said that’s a decision many families would have to make, which brings the likelihood of parents “jumping ship” seem very real. “That’s something that’ll haunt our community for years to come,” Cleary said. Emmert said the only positive in the need for a levy is that parents have become more involved in the district, which is something she would like to see continue if elected. Franklin
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said the district could also benefit from offering classes taught by an outside group that teach values to children. She said while the district doesn’t have the funds necessary to take on such an endeavor, she would like to see this in the schools in the future as it would lessen disciplinary problems. Wiers said, if elected, he would focus first on creating a comprehensive strategic plan. He said the district’s current plan is out-of-date, a point argued against by Emmert during a recent
candidates forum, and a new plan would include a focus on increased communications and aspirations to reach beyond the district’s past accomplishments. Cleary said he would like to see more attention paid to “outside the box” thinking, using new technology and teaching techniques to reach students in different ways. He said more nontraditional teaching should be done more and Emmert said students need to be offered more education options aimed at their cho-
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sen future career. She said the district also needs to continue to work in keeping up with technological advancements. “I see that as a concern in the future,” Emmert said.
Most Mount Healthy city races uncontested By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com
There is only one challenger seeking election to the Mount Healthy City Council and no one filed to run for the city auditor post. Rick Kleinschmidt is running for one of three atlarge council seats. He did not return calls for an interview, but did say he has put his Madison Avenue home up for sale due to his wife’s taking a job out of town. Kleinschmidt said in September he was not considering withdrawing from the race. Don Crank is seeking another term as council president. Crank works as a special needs consultant for the Hamilton County mental retardation program
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placing students in work environments. He has served two terms as council president and was a council member prior to that. Judy Petersen is returning to city office after a long absence running for treasurer, a job she’s had previously. Petersen also has been council clerk and a council member. She works for the Hamilton County courts as a secretary. With no one filing for the auditor job, it’s expected council will again hire
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Jill Claire to the job she’s had since 2002. Bill Kocher, city safety/service director, said the auditor’s post has not had a candidate for years, forcing council to hire someone for that job. He said it may be that the job requires a financial background or that no one is willing to launch a political campaign for the post that has left the auditor’s slot vacant for this and past elections. The three incumbents for at-large council seats are Geraldine Brandy,
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Mt. Healthy board has three open seats By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com
Four candidates are running for three open seats in the Mount Healthy City School District. Carole Ellis, 68, has lived in the community for 39 years. She is retired with a degree in administrative management. She has been a member of the board since 1980 and is a parent of a Mount Healthy High School graduate. Ellis says she is running for the school board to ensure that the new buildings will proceed as specified. She is also concerned about the education of the district’s children. “We need to enhance children's education, while developing life skills and civic attitudes,” she said. Ellis says state funding continues to be a big issue for the district. She says the continuing impact of the state budget and mandates on the district are challenges. “We need to work with the budget advisory committee and parents,” she said. “We also need more involvement with legislatures and other groups working toward the same goal.” She said if state funding is corrected the school district can fix other things without having to concentrate on school levies. If elected, she wants to make sure the new school buildings open on time and would like to continue
working on providing education for each student at his or her own level and would like increase parental support in all school activities. She also wants to make sure funds received are used responsibly. “I am a school board member who is dedicated to children, parents and citizens through the appraisal of programs and policies,” she said. “It has always been my goal that all children get the best education that is possible.” Emmett Kilgore, 65, says he has lived in the school district for almost 40 years. He retired from the University of Cincinnati as a registered medical technician and serves as a special deputy with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, where he holds the rank of lieutenant. Kilgore has served on the board of education for four years and would like to be re-elected because he thinks he still has work to do. “We are moving in a good direction but I think there is still more to be done,” he said. “I would like to see the district get an excellent rating.” During his first term, Kilgore said getting the building project under way has been a positive for the school district. He says the board of education is doing a good job with its money. “We watch the nickels and dimes,” he said. “And I think we always have to
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serve the community I live in,” Lingo said. “Safety is my top concern and I want to work to get cameras in the police vehicles.” Moody is completing her second term on council. She served previously on council for six years. She is principal at Greener Elementary School in the Mount Healthy district. “Small cities like Mount Healthy have a lot to offer and I think it’s important to preserve the quality of life we have here,” Moody
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said. Seeking re-election to his Ward 1 seat is Tony Lombardo. He’s been on council for eight years. Ross Bittner, a former mayor, is seeking re-election to Ward 2. James Wolf is running for another term for Ward 3. Anne Cole also is seeking anther term representing Ward 4. All four incumbents said they want to continue the work they’ve started including property maintenance and improvements.
Three running for four Finneytown board seats By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com
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look for new places to save money.” He says the biggest challenges facing the district are finances and perception. He says districts need to find ways to get the revenue they need. And he says the district has to improve its image in the community. “I want the community to see us in a better light,” he said. “In the past four years I have tried hard to save the voters’ money and get the most for the money we spent. I have tried to spend it wisely.” Thomas Kuhns, 65, has lived in the district for about 10 years and operated his barber shop in Mount Healthy for 31. He says he decided to run for the board because he wanted to make the district a better option for his grandson. “And, I want to watch where our tax dollars are spent,” he said. “I want to watch the money.” Kuhns says the district may be getting money from the sale of the old buildings and property owned by the district once the three new schools are open. “I want to make sure that money doesn’t get wasted,” Kuhns said.
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He says finances are the biggest issue facing the district. Kuhns says he believes you have to be part of the board before you can identify where cuts could be made. “I am concerned we may be top heavy, but I think you have to part of it to really see,” he said. “You have to get in and look around.” If elected, Kuhns says he will make sure the district follows and applies its policies and procedures and that money is spent carefully. “I think it’s time for fresh blood,” he said. “I would bring a new perspective.” Incumbent Donald Wolf has lived in the Mount Healthy community his whole life and has served on the board of education for more than 30 years. He says he’s running for this, his final term, so he can see the completion and dedication of the district’s new buildings. “It’s the cap,” he said. “The best thing that’s happened in the district in my years on the board. I am really proud and the community should be, too.” Wolf said he ran for the board years ago because he felt the district was headed in the wrong direction.
Finding a new superintendent and putting an operating levy on a future ballot are issues that will face school board members in the Finneytown Local School District. A more immediate task will be appointing a fifth member to the board. Only two people filed to run for the three seats up for election for a four-year term on the school board. Incumbents Laura Horn and James Wright are seeking re-election for the regular four-year terms. Anita Ruffin is the only candidate for the unexpired term of Dan Howitt, who resigned earlier this year. At that time David Hasler was appointed but he chose not to run to fill out the. That position will end on Dec. 31, 2011. The school board will solicit letters from residents when the seat is officially vacant in January, according to Horn, current board president. Horn is completing her first term on the board. “I’ve enjoyed working with the administrative team we have and for the students of the district, the school staff and the community,” she said. “I want to continue working on their behalf with the challenges ahead.”
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Horn is an instructor at Cincinnati State. Wright also is completing his first term on Ruffin the board. “We still have a lot to do and I enjoy being around our students, faculty and parents,” he said. “We have a diverse board that has worked together and I want to continue in that role.” Wright is a Cincinnati firefighter. Ruffin, a financial analyst, said she would put her background to work “generating efficiencies without losing effectiveness.” “I would like to see a dynamic forum created where the ideas and suggestions of parents, school administrators, students and the community are invited, listened to, reviewed and considered for implementation.” Along with the immediate challenges for board members, Ruffin said fiscal responsibility is a top priority.
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• La Salle High School boys beat Purcell Marian 4-1, Oct. 8. Chris Fisbeck scored three goals and Andrew Kolb scored one goal for La Salle. • St. Xavier High School boys shut out McNicholas High School 4-0, Oct. 10. Nicholas Crowley, Bryant Pund, Connor Sambrookes and Kenny Archbold scored the goals. St. X’s Kevin Wegman made one save. • Winton Woods High School boys beat Clark Montessori 2-1, Oct. 10. Chivorn Chap and Zach Campbell scored Winton Woods’ goals. • Winton Woods girls shut out Roger Bacon 2-0, Oct. 10. Ambri Johnson and Briana Phillips scored the goals. Winton Woods’ Katie Sherman made six saves. • La Salle High School boys beat Badin 7-1, Oct. 12. La Salle’s Chris Fisbeck scored two goals and Kyle Smith, Samuel Tegge, Nathan Ballinger, Andrew Engel and Nick Breyley each scored one goal. La Salle advances to 64-4 with the win. • Winton Woods boys beat St. Bernard 6-0, Oct. 12. Winton Woods’ Tresor Vunda made six saves. Chivorn Chap scored two goals and Nate Musselman, Ben Steinhauer, Jay Barnes and Jake Senger each scored one goal. • Winton Woods girls shut out St. Bernard 8-0, Oct. 12. Megan Hein scored three goals and Ambri Johnson, Staci Sneed, Imani Rugless, Briana Phillips and Sabrina Mercer each scored one goal. Winton Woods advances to 87 with the win. • Finneytown High School boys shut out Taylor High School 7-0, Oct. 13. Bradly Nelms and Kyle Cobbs each scored two goals and Zack Bedinghaus, Daniel Ruter and Mark Clayton each scored one goal. Finneytown’s Ben Steinnecker made four saves and Jason Geier made one save. Finneytown advances to 9-2-3 with the win. • St. Xavier boys shut out Purcell Marian 3-0, Oct. 13. Joshua Kellam made one save and Kevin Wegman made two saves for St. X. Christopher Nam, John Wells and Andrew Pund each scored one goal. St. Xavier advances to 9-6 with the win. • Winton Woods boys beat Northwest High School 4-2, Oct. 13. Jake Senger, Respicio Cerritos, Jay Barnes and Connor Clark scored Winton Woods’ goals. Winton Woods advances to 10-3-3 with the win. • Finneytown girls beat Taylor High School 3-1, Oct. 14. Alex Murphy scored Finneytown’s goals. Finneytown advances to 11-5 with the win. • McAuley High School girls tied with Seton High School 3-3, Oct. 14. Olivia Jester scored two goals, and Molly Scholtman scored one goal for McAuley.
This week in volleyball
• Mt. Healthy High School beat Deer Park 24-26, 25-20, 27-25, 26-24, Oct. 10. • Mt. Healthy beat Edgewood 25-14, 19-25, 20-25, 2521, 15-11, Oct. 13. Mt. Healthy advances to 9-12 with the win. • Roger Bacon beat Badin 25-21, 25-14, 25-15, Oct. 13. • McAuley High School beat St. Ursula, 28-26, 20-25, 16-25, 25-18, 15-10, Oct. 13. McAuley advances to 11-11 with the win. • Winton Woods High School beat North College Hill 25-7, 25-8, 25-23, Oct. 14. • Finneytown High School beat Clermont Northeastern High School 25-21, 25-19, 2512. Finneytown advances to 6-14 with the win.
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Winton Woods rolls to victory; Bacon stymied Mount Healthy 35, Ross 2
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The Winton Woods football team is running through most of the FAVC and seems poised for a postseason run. The Warriors have an impressive offense but the defense may be the key to making noise in the postseason. “I think we’ve played well as a group,” said head coach Troy Everhart. “The leadership of the seniors has been the biggest surprise and is the thing that’s held us all together.” The Warriors offense has been the most impressive unit on the team, as Winton Woods has scored less than 34 points only once this season, a 19-13 win over Bishop Watterson. The offense has averaged a staggering 357 rushing yards and 42 points per game. “Our offense is doing a good job. Jeremiah Goins, Dominique Brown, Demond Hill and Juan Glover, those guys have just been outstanding,” Everhart said. “They are tremendous athletes and tremendous football players.” Goins has 1,197 rushing yards through eight games to go with his 13 touchdowns. Dominique Brown has run for 872 yards and 13 touchdowns, in addition to throwing for 522 yards and another five touchdowns. Hill has more than 300 rushing yards and three scores and Glover has more than 300 receiving yards and also has three touchdowns. “I don’t hear squabbling about number of carries and who gets to score or anything like that,” Everhart said. “The unselfish attitude is a big reason why we’ve been successful. The leadership has been great and the captains set a great tone.” Winton Woods averages more than 7 yards per carry, thanks to an offensive line led by Brad Thompson, Perrin Cunningham and James Richardson. If Winton Woods (6-2) is going to have a successful postseason, the defense will have to improve. “We’ve got a lot of talent on defense but we’re definitely underachieving a bit,” he said. “If we start playing like we’re capable of playing and continue to progress, we’ll be fine. Sometimes it feels like they fall asleep after we get up by a few scores.” Everhart said the offense won’t be able to score on every drive in the postseason as the Warrior start to face more difficult competition. Everhart did say he’s seen a lot of growth on the team and can’t emphasize the importance of kicker Zach Campbell enough. “If you’re going to win in November it’s usually a close one and it’s one decided by a guy like a kicker,” he said. “He’s probably the most improved guy on our team.” Winton Woods ran over Milford 48-17 on Oct. 15 and is at Loveland on Oct. 23.
Alter 27, Roger Bacon 0
This was a riddle the Spartans couldn’t solve. Facing Alter, the top-
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Winton Woods’ Jeremiah Goins breaks off a big run against Milford. Goins had 166 rushing yards on 10 carries against Milford and had two touchdowns. Goins hasn’t rushed for less than 100 yards in a game this season. ranked Division-IV team in Ohio, the Roger Bacon High School football team was blanked 27-0 at home on Oct. 16. It was Roger Bacon’s seventh straight defeat. The Spartans (1-7, 0-5) mustered just 62 yards of total offense and allowed 356, including 288 yards on the ground; all four Alter touchdowns were of the rushing variety. Senior tailback Jorian Hudson led Bacon with five rushes for 13 yards, while quarterback Josh Ungerbuehler was 3-of-12 passing for 28 yards. Roger Bacon started the season with a 34-32 win over Mount Healthy on Aug. 28, but the Spartans have since gone cold, losing seven games by an average of 13.4 points per game. “The key (to the Mount Healthy game) was our ability to make big plays on defense; we made a lot of big plays that kept us in the game,” head coach Kevin Huxel said. “But since then, I think it’s been our inability to make big plays when we need them.” The Spartans’ offense has been in hibernation since scoring a combined 60 points in the first two games of the year. Roger Bacon has scored just one touchdown in its last four games combined and has averaged just three points per game over that stretch. “We knew our O-Line would be small, and I think bigger teams just wear us out in the second half,” Huxel said. He may be right. Roger Bacon has entered halftime tied or ahead in four of its eight games this season but has won only once. Still, the Spartans kept it close in most of their games. They have two three-point losses on the year – 31-28 to Campbell County on Sept. 4, and 6-3 at Fenwick on Sept. 25. They have lost by more than 13 points just twice. But it is of little comfort to Huxel. “Some games were close, but we still lost,” he said. “So there are no moral victories there.” Nevertheless, Huxel has been impressed with both of his UC recruits, seniors Solomon Tentman (DE/LB) and Jorian Hudson (WR). “They’ve both had real solid years,” he said. “And teams have been doubleteaming Jorian on offense to take him out of the game.”
Hudson, however, is averaging 12.0 yards per catch and leads the GCLCentral in receiving yards, with 407. Tentman, meanwhile, is second in the league in sacks, with 3.5 Huxel is also happy with seniors Drake Fletcher (LB) and Ed Spaeth (DT). “He’s a small defensive tackle,” Huxel said of Spaeth. “But he gives everything he has on every play.” Roger Bacon plays at Chaminade Julienne (7-1, 4-1) on Oct. 23 before closing the season at home against Purcell Marian (1-7, 0-6) on Oct. 30. A GCLCentral title and a winning season are no longer possible for Roger Bacon, but Huxel’s players don’t plan on taking their final games lightly. “We want to show that we’re better than our record,” Huxel said. “I’m still pleased with the effort from everyone. We haven’t quit, and we’re not going to quit. We’ll keep fighting. I still enjoy working with these guys every day.”
North College Hill 46, Summit 17
Junior quarterback Dakota Dartis was almost perfect for the Trojans; he finished 13-of-14 passing for 312 yards and five touchdowns to set a school record for most touchdowns in a game, breaking the previous mark set by Greg Hall in 1977. Dartis had touchdown passes of 56, 32, 52, 36 and 47 yards to five different receivers; among them were Stefone Grace, Vincent Edwards, Jamel Allen, Chaz Chichester and Dameon Garrett. Senior running back Lucien Kidd rushed seven times for 110 yards and scored on a 38-yard interception return. North College Hill (8-0, 4-0) plays at Lockland (80, 5-0) on Oct. 23 to determine the Miami Valley Conference championship. Lockland has allowed seven points or fewer in four of its last five games.
Moeller 35, La Salle 14
A winless season in the powerhouse Greater Catholic League South Division likely puts the La Salle Lancers on the outside looking in on the Division I
playoffs. However, a winning record is still on the line as the Lancers, now standing at 4-4, play host to St. Francis DeSales at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in week nine. Entering week eight, La Salle was in a must-win situation facing off against No. 1 Moeller (8-0). But for the second-consecutive week, the Lancers fell to a No. 1 team as the Crusaders bested La Salle, 35-14. Moeller opened up a 280 lead in the first half against La Salle The Lancers bounced back to win the second half by a 14-7 margin but the damage had been done. Moeller out-gained La Salle by a 351-265 yard margin with Andrew Hendrix and Tucker Skove leading the way for the Crusaders. Hendrix was 19-of-31 passing for 195 yards with one touchdown and zero interceptions. Hendrix also rushed for two touchdowns while gaining 32 yards on eight carries. Skove rushed for one touchdown and gained 72 yards on 12 carries. Andrew Kummer led the way for La Salle during the loss while going 17-of-40 passing for 190 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Kummer also rushed for 39 yards. Matt Farrell scored one touchdown for La Salle while toting the ball seven times for 28 yards. Rodriguez Coleman was on the receiving end of Kummer’s touchdown pass. Coleman hauled in four catches for 43 yards. Marco Dates, Tony Appiarius and Joe Andrews each recorded one sack against Moeller. In week seven, La Salle fell to St. Xavier, 24-7. The Bombers and Crusaders were tied at No. 1 atop Cincinnati’s poll at the time of the game. La Salle finished at 0-3 in the GCL South Division. The Lancers fell to Elder, 23-13, in week five. All three of La Salle’s GCL South Division foes were ranked No. 1 in Cincinnati at the time of the games including Elder in week five. All city rankings stem from the Enquirer’s Division I Coaches’ Poll for week seven. La Salle was No. 18 in the Division I Region 4 Harbin Ratings for week seven with a computer average of 8.9. St. Xavier was No. 1 in the week-seven Harbin Ratings at 23.09 followed by No. 2 Moeller at 21.83, No. 3 Anderson at 17.55 and No. 4 Elder at 16.53. The top four teams host home games for the first week of the playoffs. With the top eight teams advancing to the playoffs, No. 8 Lebanon would represent the last qualifying Division I team at 13.54 if the season ended after seven weeks.
The Fighting Owls dismantled Ross with a dominant defense and a potent ground game, allowed just 44 rushing yards while running for 321 of their own. Devin Brown, Mark Cornist, Desmond Burton and Jemiah Tolbert all scored touchdowns for Mount Healthy, which led 14-0 at halftime before pulling away in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Denzel Larkin led the way with 108 rushing yards, as nine different Owls recorded carries. With its win, Mount Healthy (5-3, 2-1) remains tied with Ross and Edgewood for first place in the FAVC-Scarlet division. The Fighting Owls continue their playoff push at Northwest (4-4, 1-2) on Oct. 23 before closing the regular season at Edgewood. Mount Healthy entered Week Seven at No. 9 in the Region-8 Harbin Ratings.
Wyoming 54, Finneytown 0
Wyoming improved to 80 while Finneytown dropped to 0-8. Wyoming led 48-0 at halftime. The Wildcats play at Indian Hill (5-3, 5-0) on Oct. 23 before closing the season at home against Taylor (3-5, 1-4) on Oct. 30.
Woodward 20, Aiken 8
The Falcons fell to 0-8 with the loss. Aiken hosts Shroder Paideia (3-5, 1-3) on Oct. 24 before closing the season at Withrow (5-2, 4-0) on Oct. 30.
St. Xavier 3, Lakewood St. Edward 2
St. X took a 3-0 lead on a 27-yard field goal by Robert Leonard in the second quarter, and the defense took it from there. The Bombers picked off St. Edwards quarterback Brad Staples twice and held him to 2-of-9 passing for 7 yards. A strategic safety by St. Xavier prevented the Bombers from notching their second shutout of the season; they defeated Colerain 16-0 in the season-opener. St. X has allowed seven or fewer points in five of its eight games this year. The Bombers, which typically feature a potent rushing attack, rushed 43 times against St. Edward for just 112 yards – an average of 2.6 yards per carry. Quarterback Luke Massa, however, was 17-of-25 passing for 158 yards and completed passes to eight different receivers. St. X (7-1, 2-0) now prepares for a brutal two-game stretch to close the regular season; the Bombers travel to Cleveland to play St. Ignatius – ranked No. 1 in the state – at John Carroll University on Oct. 24. St. X then returns home for a trick-or-treat special against Moeller – ranked No. 1 in the city – at Nippert Stadium on Halloween night. At stake against Moeller (8-0, 2-0) is the GCL-South title and a likely No. 1 seed in the playoffs. St. X is currently No. 1 in the Harbin Ratings, with the Crusaders sitting at No. 2.
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Wildcats throttle Taylor; win CHL La Salle’s Burger is state-bound tmeale@communitypress.com
In a game they needed to win, the Wildcats delivered a mauling. Playing for sole possession of a Cincinnati Hills League championship, the Finneytown High School boys soccer team scored a season-high seven goals to throttle Taylor 7-0 at home Oct. 13. It is Finneytown’s ninth CHL title in school history first since 2006. “We’ve been close the last two years,” head coach V Kontopos said. “We’ve been a game or two away. A league title is always the first goal we have on our goal sheet every year.” Leading the offensive outburst against Taylor were freshman Bradly Nelms and junior Kyle Cobbs, who each had two goals, and junior Zack Bedinghaus, sophomore Mark Clayton and senior Daniel Ruter. Reading (11-0-4, 4-0-3) and Wyoming (6-5-4, 3-04) finished second and third in the CHL, respectively. Finneytown (10-2-3, 50-2), which went undefeated in league play, has rolled through the regular season. “It’s been our seniors,” Kontopos said of his team’s
performance. “It’s a really good group of eight guys that really work hard and keep everyone in line.” The Wildcats started the year 5-0-2 and enjoyed arguably their biggest win of 2009 in the season-opener, a 1-0 victory over Fairfield, which is ranked No. 2 in the city. Since losing to Finneytown, Fairfield has gone 110-3. “We’re their only loss,” Kontopos said. “That was definitely a highlight of the year.” The Wildcats upped the ante in league play, outscoring CHL opponents 23-5. “In the league, you’re very familiar with your opponent,” Kontopos said. “Those are the marquee games, and you have to be at your best because you’re going to get everyone’s best shot.” The most valuable players for the Wildcats this season have been senior sweeper Kevin Siegle and senior defender Nate Bryson. “(Siegle’s) the heart and soul of the team, and (Bryson) takes on the role of shutting down the other team’s best player,” Kontopos said. “Without those two, we wouldn’t be anywhere close to where we are.” Senior goalie Ben Stein-
necker has five shutouts this season, and his save percentage of .840 is tops in the CHL among keepers with at least 30 saves. “It’s nice to have his presence back there,” Kontopos said. Finneytown, which is allowing just .87 goals per game, is a decidedly defensive team. In fact, the Wildcats have just one point-scorer in the top 10 in the conference: Clayton, who is 10th with 17 total points (seven goals and three assists). “That’s the only thing we’re missing so far,” Kontopos said. “The defense is stepping up, the midfield is playing well, but ultimately we have to be a bit better at scoring. It’s cost us in some games.” One of those games was a 2-1 loss against Walnut Hills on Oct. 12. “We had countless opportunities,” Kontopos said. “It’s a game you shouldn’t lose 21. We could’ve been up 3-0 before Walnut Hills even scored. We don’t have a natural goal-scorer, so we have to manufacture goals.” That may not be the case next year, as Clayton is only a sophomore. “I’m excited for what he’ll be in the future,” Kontopos said. “He has a natural ability to get to the goal.”
La Salle golfer John Burger is bound for Columbus after a third-place performance at districts qualified the Lancer junior for the Division I State Championship finals. Burger and Ohio’s Division I boys compete at Ohio State University’s Scarlet Course for the state championships Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24. Districts took place at Weatherwax Golf Course on Oct. 14, with the top three teams and top three individuals not on a qualifying team advancing to state. Burger fell into the latter category as he finished in third place overall at 77 strokes. La Salle finished with 328 strokes at districts while taking fourth place and missing out on a state qualification by just one stroke. St. Xavier won the district title at 318 strokes and was closely followed by second-place Moeller at 321 strokes. Centerville was the final team to qualify from districts to state with its thirdplace total of 327 strokes. La Salle senior David Wetterich also just missed out on the state champi-
The Bombers, which won their third state championship in school history in 2008, finished first at the Division I District Tournament at Weatherwax Golf Course on Oct. 14. St. Xavier, which shot a 318 as a team, bested statequalifiers Moeller (321) and Centerville (327).
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Imagine the hard reality for Winton Woods students if the Nov. 3 levy fails. There will be no sports, afterschool activities, clubs, prom, or spring musical. Twenty-eight teachers will be cut. Class sizes will increase. Band, orchestra and science labs for grades 3-8 will disappear. Gifted and Talented Education and art classes will be gone. Busing will go to state minimums. Winton Woods City Schools will earn the terrible distinction of being the only major public high school in the Tristate area without athletics and performing arts. Is this the kind of community we want to live in and others want to move to? I know times are hard for many of my neighbors. But look five years down the road and imagine the cost of rebuilding a school system from the ground up as we lose quality teachers, struggle to improve test scores with the new challenges sure to be created in the classroom and work to totally rebuild our sports programs. Winton Woods City Schools is working hard to provide the best education for all students. Our signs say this is an emergency levy. It is – for our schools and our community. Please vote yes for Issue 55 on Nov. 3. Teresa Cleary Garnoa Drive, Springfield Township
Yes on 55
As a longtime resident of Winton Woods school district I enthusiastically support the tax levy. I taught in the district for 30 years and have three children who have graduated from Forest Park High School. The school has had great sports teams, their choirs and bands have had some outstanding accomplishments and their drama productions have been great. These extracurricular activities have been instrumental in gaining scholarships for many students. The thought of their being eliminated would truly be tragic for the students. Our property values would take a much greater hit than the cost of the levy. Extracurricular opportunities make such a positive influence on the students. For our community not to support the levy would be truly short-sighted and detrimental. I think it is our civic responsibility to provide adequate funds for a quality educational experience for our young people. Please join me in voting for Issue 55 to help accomplish this goal. Bob Greenawalt Kenshire Drive, Forest Park
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Students asks for Issue 55 support
Whenever I go to a meeting outside of school and say I’m a senior at Winton Woods, people always have questions. They want to know what my school is really like. I explain to them that my school is filled with amazing teachers and students that unite together to create one of the most hectic and loving experiences of my life. Winton Woods isn’t just the place I go to school, it’s the place where I remember my academic goals and tasks at hand. It’s the place where I create music with my a cappella group Counterpoint. It’s the place where I get to be a wealthy British girl in the play “Cards on the Table.” It’s the place where I have grown up not only as a student but as an individual in my community. Aristotle said, “All who have
meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth.” Did you hear me? The fate of empires – ruling entire nations – depends on the youth. That’s me and hundreds of people to come after me. Isn’t our education valuable to you? Doesn’t it make you realize that your future, my future, our future is in the hands of people like me and the students at Winton Woods High School? My favorite feeling is when people come into our schools – or meet us at their own – and they are floored with how put together, serious and determined we are. Our top chorus, varsity ensemble, of which I’m a proud member, gets the highest rating at state contest and sang in China at preOlympic festivities. Where is that support now?
Our high school football team is ranked No. 1 in the city in Division II and yet there may be no football team next year. Aren’t we worth your support? I understand the extremes if this levy doesn’t pass. I understand that gifted and talented education classes and many electives will be taken away, but do you? Do you know that sports, plays, musicals, art and senior prom will be taken away from students? These are our opportunities to be successful; they are our scholarships; our after-school outlets. You ask, “Why do you care? You’re a senior. You’re leaving.” I care because those left behind are your children too. I’m asking you to take 20 minutes to vote yes and improve our schools. I want to leave my school knowing that my class graduated with just as much pride and
opportunity as the people before us. This levy is about our comAriel Giblin munity. It’s about Community refuting stereoPress guest types and columnist telling the naysayers that we can join together and come through anything. How can you help? Vote yes. Talk about our levy with your neighbors.Ask questions if you have them. Get involved. Winton Woods is built on tradition and strong unfaltering people. Get behind us and build up our community for everyone around. Please vote yes for Issue 55 on Nov. 3. Greenhills resident Ariel Giblin is a senior at Winton Woods High School.
Land swap a winning situation The land swap between the city of North College Hill and the North College Hill school board is a win-win-win. The city wins by getting over five acres of land with an operable building (Clovernook School and its property). The school board wins by getting about an acre of property – the current public works buildings and a small parking lot, thereby allowing them to construct the optimum design of their new campus. With these two wins, the third win goes to the citizens of NCH. A guest column in the Sept. 23 Hilltop Press suggests otherwise. Allow me to share some actual data and events surrounding this land swap. Discussions had gone on for about a year and a half between the city and the school administration. During this time, articles regarding the land swap appeared
twice in the m a y o r ’ s newsletter. We know this is a publication that is widely read. It was brought up at council meetings and council Roger R. c o m m i t t e e Krummen meetings. I am it was disCommunity sure cussed at school Press guest board meetings, columnist but I do not know when. There had been no calls to city hall with negative comments regarding the swap. The mayor has received no negative calls, nor have I. I also am not aware of any current council members receiving negative calls. On the night of the July 6 vote by city council to approve the swap, five citizens spoke regard-
ing the land swap prior to the vote. The first was a long-time resident and a regular at council meetings. She stated the swap is an excellent idea and best for the city in the long run. The second resident to speak was a former council member. He had questions regarding the cost of the new public works buildings, which were addressed. He stated that the city should go ahead with the swap. The other three citizens who spoke did not speak in favor of approving the land swap that night for various reasons. These three citizens are candidates for city office, opposing the current team and their campaign chairman wrote the guest column of Sept. 23. Are their motives political? I will let you decide. Regarding the cost of the new public works building, the mayor
estimates that it will be approximately $250,000. This was also questioned in the guest column. The mayor is a licensed architect. As part of his profession, he not only designs but also regularly gives his clients cost estimates. I lean toward accepting his numbers. As president of council for almost 18 years, I have always protected and respected the right of citizens to ask questions. I would like to point out that the current city team has shown fiscal responsibility in both good times and bad. There have been no layoffs in any department and none are even being talked about. They will find room in the budget to construct the new public works building without reducing the services of the other departments. Roger R. Krummen is president of the North College Hill City Council.
Library ‘overdue’ for changes Now the public library comes hat in hand asking for even more tax money, despite being the bestfunded library system in the state of Ohio. But the facts are clear: Overspending for guest speakers, free book giveaways, billboards and media campaigns (all timed for the tax levy vote) show a disregard of our tax dollars. In addition, they have failed to look for additional revenue streams, which we expect prudent and responsible managers of public tax dollars to do. They have made draconian staff and salary reductions, yet waste funds on meaningless and ineffective programs. It is easy to urge others to make cuts and improve their financial standing and then not make suggestions. Here are just a few items that generate revenue or reduce costs. This list was shared in much more detail with the library staff and
board, yet sadly rejected since it might make too much sense. 1. Using 2008 figures, the library loaned more than 15.6 milTom lion items; 45 or Brinkman Jr. percent approximately Community 6.9 million were Press guest audiovisual and columnist digital. A simple $1 charge per item would raise $6.9 million. 2. The 40-branch network, not counting the main library, circulates 10.9 million items with the average of 272,000 each. Yet nine branches circulate one-third or less than that. Serious consideration must be give to closing these underutilized branches. Every one of these branches is within two miles of
another branch. 3. Of the branches, the library owns 30; three have a rent of $1 or less, but seven pay full rent. It would seem logical to stop paying rent. 4. Currently one can run up fines to $9.99 without loss of privileges. Dropping this tolerance to $4.99 and thus forcing the repayment of outstanding fines could result in $374,000 to $721,000. 5. There are 206,000 cardholders in Hamilton County and 29,000 out-of-county cardholders. The library lists a $25 charge to out-of-county cardholders, yet the library has not collected this fee for years. With Hamilton County taxpayers now paying a new tax, shouldn’t out-of-county users pay something? 6. Some have advocated charging the 206,000 cardholders $1 a year. After all, the Hamilton County parks charge a fee even
after we are taxed. 7. Library employees are paid every two weeks. Many state employees are paid monthly. This simple change saves money. 8. Was buying 1,000 copies of the last “Harry Potter” necessary? That is 25 copies a branch. Once again, the library is not Barnes & Noble. We have witnessed the pulling of hundreds of books off the shelves that were never checked out. And where are those copies of “Harry Potter” now? Overbuying of DVDs in order to have the latest hot release is wrong; they are not Blockbuster and should not even try to complete. The library has not been a good steward of our tax dollars. We should not give them more until long “overdue” changes are made. Tom Brinkman Jr. served for eight years in the Ohio General Assembly from eastern Hamilton County.
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 Senator kearney@maild.sen.state.oh.us.
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Express our gratitude: Vote yes on Issue 1 opposition in both the House and Senate. Our citizens first approved such a measure in 1921 for veterans of World War I. Since then we’ve enacted bonuses for World War II veterans, Korean War veterans and veterans of the Vietnam War. Generally, the 2009 Veterans Bonus pays up to $1,000 for service in theater and $500 for other active service during the wars.
CH@TROOM Last week’s question: Should the federal government’s incentive program for new home buyers be extended? Why or why not? “I feel that it should be extended with additional emphasis on qualifications. It’s probably the only way some buyers will be able to afford a home of their own.” B.N. “It should not be extended. As that past year has taught us, people need to learn to save for what they buy and not just spend, spend, spend. The government is already trillions of dollars in debt – and we who saved and didn’t overspend are the ones paying for it. I’m tired of the giveaways!” D.H. “It should not be extended. We need to step back and throw the attention to how we are going to give employers incentives to start hiring again. We need to
Next question Should county and local governments consider consolidating services to save cots? If so why? If not, why? Every week The Hilltop Press asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answer to hilltoppress@communitypress. com with Chatroom in the subject line. look into ways to create jobs for the millions of unemployed so that they can get back into the workforce. People who are employed make money, they pay more taxes, they spend, and everyone benefits.” C.A.S. “No, If a person can not save enough money for a down payment on a house why should they be taking some of my money to buy a home.” L.S.
Medically disabled service members may receive a onetime payment of $1,000. The families of soldiers who do not return will receive a $5,000 death benefit. Each previous Veterans Bonus was financed with low interest bonds, and Issue 1 is the same. Issuing bonds makes sound budget sense because these bonds attract investors with taxfree income and Ohio benefits from the low interest
rate. In other words, this is cheap money. The annual cost amounts to less than one percent of our debt service. It will be a part of our state budget, and our budget will be balanced. Moreover, this tried and true financing works. Ohio voters have consistently and overwhelmingly approved these measures. This small bonus will go far in expressing our gratitude to Ohio’s veterans for
all they have done for us. They leave their homes, their families, and their lives, and they go off to war on our behalf. They report as ordered, sleep in the sand, fight in the heat, and face daily danger while we live in air conditioning, shop at well-stocked markets, and retire to our own beds at night. And after 15 or 18 months at war, our GIs come home to find their old lives disjointed at best.
The least we can do is give them a little boost to ease the transition back to civilian life. I urge you to support Issue 1.
Connie Pillich Community Press guest columnist
State Rep. Connie Pillich represents Ohio’s 28th District. She lives in Montgomery.
Praise skills of people with disabilities In 1945, Congress enacted Public Law 176, which designated the first week in October as National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. In 1962, the word “physically” was removed from the week’s name to recognize the employment needs of all Americans with disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed its name to National Disability Employment Awareness Month. In my opinion, this is the perfect time to highlight the abilities, skills and contributions that people with disabilities make within our communities and workforce. At Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, I work alongside
people with disabilities every day. Approximately 43 percent of our employees are blind Robin L. or visually Usalis i m p a i r e d , Community some with dditional Press guest adisabilities. columnist Numerous studies have shown that people with disabilities earn ratings that are as good if not better than other employees in job performance, attendance and safety. However, people who are blind, visually impaired or have other severe disabilities remain one of America’s greatest untapped labor resources, with more than 70 percent
By hiring people with disabilities, you are fostering diversity and innovation, which will ultimately drive our economy and nation into the future. of this population not employed. Fortunately, National Disability Employment Awareness Month provides an opportunity for employers in Greater Cincinnati to learn more about the talents of employees with disabilities. Through employment, people with disabilities have the opportunity to achieve greater independence, reduce government dependency and become members of the tax paying community.
To illustrate my point, Clovernook is one of 600 nonprofit agencies across the country that employs people who are blind or have other severe disabilities in the manufacturing and delivery of products and services to the federal government. Having people with disabilities in the workplace is valuable to both individuals and businesses alike. By hiring people with disabilities, you are fostering diversity and innovation, which will ultimately drive our economy and nation into the future. It’s a win-win situation that I am proud to be a part of every day at Clovernook. Robin L. Usalis is president and chief executive officer of the Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
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Instead of other’s hearsay, hear what we have to say. Mercy’s two West side hospitals will continue to provide you high-quality care. As we work on plans for the new Mercy Hospital serving the residents of the west side and western Hamilton County, great joy, pride and a sense of anticipation is building. Along with that may come questions. We’re here to provide you with answers to those questions. Until the new hospital’s scheduled opening in 2014, Mercy Hospitals Mt. Airy and Western Hills will continue to provide high-quality medical care along with growing and enhanced services. We’re committed to giving you the same compassionate, individualized care that you’ve come to expect without interruption. Continued care for 150 years past…and future. Part of the Mercy Circle of Caring. We look forward to continuing to care for you at Mercy Hospitals Mt. Airy and Western Hills. If you have any questions or concerns, please visit www.mercywest.com.
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Since World War I, Ohio has given veterans bonuses as a small token of thanks for sacrifices they’ve made for our country. This Nov. 3, Ohioans will have the chance once again to show their gratitude by voting for Issue 1, awarding a cash bonus to Ohio veterans of the wars in the Persian Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan. I carried this resolution in the Ohio House earlier this year. It passed without
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Third-graders Marquis Colbert and Larry Haywood, both 8, learn about how chemicals can generate heat in a COSI experiment at Greener Elementary School. Antwonae Wright, 9, at left, and Octavius Allen, 10, both fourth-graders at Greener Elementary, work on an experiment in measuring liquid during a COSI visit to the school.
Hands on science
The Center of Science and Industry in Columbus presented “It’s Simply Chemistry for students at Greener Elementary School last week. The program was paid for by the school’s Parent/Teacher Organization. Volunteers from the Mount Healthy High School Beta Club assisted students with the experiments.
Kat Fairman, COSI outreach demonstrator, collects goggles from students at the end of a bell. Students participated in “It’s Simply Chemistry,” one of the programs offered by the Center of Science and Industry from Columbus.
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Mount Healthy High School senior Tyler Earley, a Beta Club member, helps third graders Damareay Dorsey, left, and Anthony Demaree with an experiment.
Mount Healthy High School Junior Shannon Veasley, a member of the Beta Club, was a volunteer at Greener Elementary's COSI visit. Marty Borden, 8, a third-grader at Greener Elementary, peers at sodium bicarbonate through the microscope.
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, O C T . 2 2
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. Presented by Arts Revival of College Hill. 541-5676; www.chpc.org. College Hill. Of Elephants and Such, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 7000 Hamilton Ave., Ceramic sculpture and pottery by Jane Strohmeier. Through Oct. 23. 522-3860. North College Hill.
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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. Of Elephants and Such, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 522-3860. North College Hill.
HOLIDAY HALLOWEEN Halloween Nights, 6-10 p.m., Parky’s Farm, $6; vehicle permit required. 521-7275. Springfield Township.
DANCE CLASSES
Royal Rounds - Advanced Workshop, 1 p.m., Greenhills Community Church Presbyterian, 21 Cromwell Road, Workshop of higher level round dance movements for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Greenhills. Line Dance Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Line dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 3216776. Springfield Township.
EDUCATION
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. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Colerain Township.
HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN
Halloween Nights, 6-10 p.m., Parky’s Farm, 10037 Daly Road, Non-scary lighted displays, hay rides, magic and puppet shows, fun house, synchronized light show to music, outdoor playground and more. Magic of Phil Dalton 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. nightly plus 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Madcap Puppets at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. nightly, 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $6; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.
MUSIC - STUDENT PERFORMANCES
Fall Choral Concert, 7:30 p.m., Winton Woods High School, 1231 W. Kemper Road, Free. Concert features Winton Woods Middle School eighth-grade chorus and the the high school’s men’s chorus, women’s chorus, concert choir and varsity ensemble. 6192423. Forest Park.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Preparing for an Empty Nest, 7-9 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Learn to grieve what’s behind, daydream about possibilities, work on re-locating and re-kindling relationship with spouse in new and different ways and be ready to move forward into future with sense of peace. Free. Registration required. 931-5777. Finneytown.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Meyer’s Music and Sports, 8635 Colerain Ave., Free. 3859883. Colerain Township.
For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com. Care for Your Car, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., AAA Northgate, 9718 Colerain Ave., Prepare cars for winter with free battery testing and 56-point vehicle inspection. Includes special deals, discounts, refreshments, door prizes and more. Deerfield Township Fire & Rescue offers free car seat safety checks. With AAA and Bob Sumerel Tire & Service. Free. Presented by AAA. 762-3100; www.aaa.com/offices. Northgate.
COMMUNITY DANCE
Mandy Gaines Trio, 7:30 p.m., Cincinnati Grill, 4 Endicott St., $5. 742-1900. Greenhills.
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.
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MUSIC - JAZZ
Battle of the Bands Round 2, 7:30-11 p.m., The Underground, 1140 Smiley Ave., $8. Registration required online for bands. 8258200. Forest Park.
Halloween Nights, 6-10 p.m., Parky’s Farm, $6; vehicle permit required. 521-7275. Springfield Township.
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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. BENEFITS
Masquerade Ball, An Evening of Fantasy and Mystery, 6:30-11 p.m., Laurel Court, 5870 Belmont Ave., Cocktails, dinner, dancing, called auction, giveaways and music. Black tie or masquerade dress. Benefits Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Film Commission. $150. Reservations required. 784-1744; www.filmcincinnati.com. 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. Presented by Hamilton County Environmental Services. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green Township. Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, 3800 Struble Road, Materials include leaves, grass clippings, brush, garden waste, tree trunks and prunings from trees or shrubs. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Environmental Services. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Colerain Township.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Skirts and Shirts, 7:30 p.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Plus level Western-style square and round dance club. $5. 9292427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Springfield Township.
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KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Acoustic Jam/Open Mic Night, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Poor Michael’s, 11938 Hamilton Ave., 825-9958. Colerain Township. Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Meyer’s Music and Sports, Free. 385-9883. Colerain Township.
The Mike Wade Trio will play Oct. 25 at the Cincinnati Grill’s Sunday Jazz Brunch. Brunch begins at noon with the music starting at 4 p.m. Cost is $14.99 or $5 for jazz only. Reservations are recommended. The restaurant is at 4 Endicott St. in Greenhills. For more information, call 742-1900. Pictured is Mike Wade.
HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN
Halloween Nights, 6-10 p.m., Parky’s Farm, $6; vehicle permit required. 521-7275. Springfield Township.
MUSIC - BLUES
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
MUSIC - CONCERTS
PUBLIC HOURS
Saturday Nite Blues, 6:30-10 p.m., Pit to Plate BBQ, 8021 Hamilton Ave., 931-9100. Mount Healthy. Tone Loc, 9 p.m., Metropolis, 125 Cincinnati Mills Drive, Actor and rapper known for hits “Wild Thing” and “Funky Cold Medina.” Jason Derulo performs “Whatcha Say”. KISS 107 live with Jordan and DJ SAB. $10 men ages 20 and under, $7 women ages 20 and under, $5 ages 21 and up. 671-2881. Forest Park.
MUSIC - RELIGIOUS
Lecrae, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Underground, 1140 Smiley Ave., Christian rapper with After Edmund and Mike’s Chair. $16, $13 advance. 825-8200. Forest Park.
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.
RECREATION
Bark Ark in the Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, At Lady Bug Landing. Celebrating the pit bull and responsible ownership. Pit-friendly shelters and rescues with “adoptabull” pit bulls, agility and obedience demonstrations, dog “howl-oween” costume contest, silent auction, food. Free. Presented by Bark Ark Bully Rescue. 522-6861. Springfield Township.
Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Meyer’s Music and Sports, Free. 385-9883. Colerain Township. Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.7 p.m., Winton Woods, Free fishing, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. M O N D A Y, O C T . 2 6
ART EXHIBITS PRESENCE ‘Encountering God’s Healing Power’, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, Free. 541-5676; www.chpc.org. College Hill. COMMUNITY DANCE
Mount Healthy Square Dance Class, 6:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1553 Kinney Ave., Unicorners Square Dance Club beginner square dance class for singles and couples. Partners not guaranteed. Free, donations requested. Through Dec. 28. 2354503. Mount Healthy.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Kroger Northgate, 9690 Colerain Ave., 15-minute screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300. Colerain Township.
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Low Vision Support, 1:30 p.m.,Twin Towers, 5343 Hamilton Ave., Room 68. Facilitated by associates from Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Free. 853-2000. College Hill. Grief Support Group, 7-9 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Information on adjusting to change in life and grief over loss, cherishing positive memories, giving up unrealistic expectations that may lead to guilt and frustration, developing strong support system, finding sources of self-esteem and reducing stress. Free. 931-5777. Finneytown. W E D N E S D A Y, O C T . 2 8
ART EXHIBITS PRESENCE ‘Encountering God’s Healing Power’, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, Free. 541-5676; www.chpc.org. College Hill. COMMUNITY DANCE
Swing Dance Class, 8-9 p.m., College Hill Town Hall, 1805 Larch Ave., Studio A. Beginner to intermediate East Coast Swing, with elements of Charleston and Vintage Jazz. $10. 5911222; www.cdt-dance.org. College Hill.
DANCE CLASSES
Choreographed Ballroom Dancing, 7 p.m., Parky’s Farm Hayloft Barn, 10073 Daly Road, Introduce yourself to waltz, two-step, cha cha and more. Smooth-soled shoes required. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Springfield Township.
HOLIDAY HALLOWEEN
Halloween Nights, 610 p.m., Parky’s Farm, Candy Treat Night. $6; vehicle permit required. 521-7275. Springfield Township.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Meyer’s Music and Sports, Free. 385-9883. Colerain Township.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Mark Lomax Trio, 7:30 p.m., Cincinnati Grill, 4 Endicott St., $5. 742-1900. Greenhills.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Depression Education Group, 9:30-11 a.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Class provides information about common symptoms of depression, available treatments, how to gain access to treatment and what should be expected, and how our thoughts, stress, lifestyle and spirituality impact mood, coping strategies and success stories. Free. Registration required. 9315777. Finneytown. S U N D A Y, O C T . 2 5
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. PROVIDED
You can find all kinds of creepy creatures aboard the USS Nightmare in Newport. The haunted boat features three levels and 40 horrifying areas. It is open through Nov. 1, from 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $16 or $20 for faster entry. A special lighter and brighter kids matinee is this Sunday from 4-6 p.m. Tickets for the matinee are $6. To tour the boat or to find out more information, visit www.ussnightmare.com. The tour itself lasts 40 minutes. The USS Nightmare is located at 101 Riverboat Row on the BB Riverboats Newport Landing.
FOOD & DRINK
BandCake Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., La Salle High School, 3091 North Bend Road, Pancake breakfast with pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Benefits La Salle High School marching band. Family friendly. $5, $3 ages 3-10, $4 seniors. 741-3000. 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, O C 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.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Continentals Round Dance Club, 7 p.m., North College Hill United Methodist Church, 1930 W. Galbraith Road, Phase III-V round dance club for experienced dancers. Ballroom figures: waltz, two-step, cha cha, rumba, tango and bolero. $5. Through Dec. 29. 929-2427. North College Hill.
DANCE CLASSES
Beginner Continentals Round Dance Club, 6:30 p.m., North College Hill United Methodist Church, 1930 W. Galbraith Road, Beginner lessons in waltz, two-step, cha cha and more. $5. 929-2427; www.sonkysdf.com. North College Hill.
PROVIDED
The Cincinnati Cyclones kick off their season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, against the Wheeling Nailers, at the U.S. Bank Arena. There will be a North Division banner raising ceremony. Tickets are $12 or $24.50, front row. Visit www.usbankarena.com.
Life
October 21, 2009
We can close the door to what we want close the door by exhibiting the opposite behavior. We are lonely and looking, but portray a selfsufficiency, gruffness or coolness that says in unspoken words, “Me, need someone? No way! Needing is only for weaklings.” Once again, the other person goes away. Who wants to stand before a closed door? Multiply those situations in various scenarios and we way get a picture of many people’s lives. There are sales-people who want to make a sale and become pushy or turn into a leach; parents who yearn for more time with their adult children yet engender guilt trips when then come; clergy who encourage church attendance, yet constantly preach fear and treat attendees as children.
Western tennis club hosting college tourney The University of Cincinnati women’s tennis team will be competing in the Wilson/Intercollegiate Tennis Association Women’s Ohio Valley Championships, Oct. 22-26, said head coach Angela Wilson. The four-day tournament will be hosted by the Western Tennis and Fitness Club in Western Hills. The singles finalists and doubles champion from this event will earn spots in the ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships, which run from Nov. 5-8, hosted by Yale University in New Haven, Conn. Western Tennis & Fitness Club is the indoor home playing site of the UC women’s tennis team.
Admission is free and play will begin each day at 9 a.m. and continue throughout the day. Singles finals are set to begin on Monday morning. The Bearcats are competing in the tournament for the first time in school history. Last season, second-year head coach Angela Wilson guided Cincinnati to a 16-9 record. The 16 wins were fourth most in school history for a single season. The 2009 ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships, the nation’s premier collegiate indoor tennis tournament, is the second of three national championship events for college tennis this season.
If we are door-closers, how do we counter our tendency to be one? Of course, the first step is to “know yourself” – as the early Greeks were wise enough to realize. We must honestly analyze our own behavior and realistically examine our words, actions and attitudes. Are we aware of our choice of words or implied impressions, and the result they have on others? Can we detect our possessive, arrogant or insulting manner of acting or speaking? Step two. We need to become students of human nature. It doesn’t take a Mensa Society IQ to recognize the basic dynamics of our shared humanness. One of the most precious things we all need and hope for is
expressed by the clinical term empathic resonance. You and I are yearning for someone who genuinely “resonates” with us – who will understand us and recognize how we may feel in the circumstances of life. We are not asking that someone always agree with us, but that there is a genuine connection of their person with “my” person. What a satisfaction it is when someone stands in my shoes for a moment. That indicates a door is open. We tend not to shut as many doors when we remember and sense that though we are unique, there is still a solidarity within our human nature. Perhaps I’ve quoted her words too often, but I really feel Lily Tomlin expressed a
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great truth when she said, “We’re all in this together, by ourselves!” Our children are not children any longer; a customer is profFather Lou it, a salesperson Guntzelman is overhead; parishioners are Perspectives fellow-seekers, and clergy are not gods with thunderbolts; and a person seeking love and understanding, well, that’s all of us. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@ communitypress.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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Too often we are our own worst enemy. We badly want or need something, yet behave in such a way that we diminish our chances of getting it. For example: we’re lonely and look for a friend or someone to love us. And voila, we meet a likeable person who shows some interest in us. And what is our reaction? We desperately cling to them, phone or text message them 10 times a day, or express jealousy if they have other friends. Unless they’re equally obtuse, they’ll soon leave. We drive them away by giving them reason to fear suffocation, or that they’ll lose themselves in the black hole of our needs. On the other hand, we might
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Popcorn is the all-ages snack for the season
balls and telling When we were ghoulish ghost stokids, Mom had a ries. certain aluminum saucepan that she popped corn in. Aunt Lil’s baked I remember the caramel corn lid was a bit batFrom friend Cartered so that olyn Grieme, a when the popcorn Rita Northern Kentucky started popping, Heikenfeld reader who believes, some would pop I do, that cookall the way to the Rita’s kitchen like ing with family from ceiling. heirloom recipes is not only Fun! Now making popcorn is satisfying, but preserves a lot easier with non-stick personal history, as well. Here’s what she told me pans or microwave bags. Popcorn and Halloween about this recipe: “This is handed down from my are synonymous. It’s the one celebration Aunt Lil. We don’t know for that transcends ages when sure, but we believe she it comes to the kinds of food may have gotten the recipe served – a time to go back from one of her fellow being a kid again, enjoying church members. “She was very involved monster eyes and popcorn
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for many years in various ways at her church, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Barnsburg (Cincinnati). Whenever we invited family over for holiday dinners or just a common get together, Aunt Lil would always come with gifts. “Often she would bring large bags of this baked caramel corn, which we all loved. Other times, she would bring plants that she had dug out of her yard for us to transplant to our own yards – she loved gardening as well.”
2 sticks butter or margarine 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1 ⁄2 cup corn syrup 1 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 24 cups popped corn (about 2-3 bags microwave popped or 1 cup unpopped) Boil butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Stir constantly, about five minutes. Remove from heat, stir in baking soda and vanilla.
Gradually pour mixture over popped corn and mix well. Pour into shallow pans - Carolyn uses two or three 9-by-13-inch pans. Bake at 250 degrees for one hour. Stir every 15 minutes. Cool completely, and break apart. Store in tight containers.
Tips from Rita’s kitchen:
• Add a couple cups nuts to the corn to make a Cracker Jack like treat. • Spray the bowl, spoon, etc. for easy mixing.
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6 tablespoons butter or margarine 11⁄2 teaspoons vanilla l cup mini M&M type candies (optional) Melt marshmallows and butter over low heat. Stir until smooth. Add vanilla and blend. Combine candies with popcorn in a bowl sprayed with vegetable spray, and pour marshmallow mixture over. Mix well with sprayed spatula and spoon and form into balls with sprayed hands or pour into sprayed 9-by-13-inch pan (when chilled, cut into squares).
Monster eyes
You can form the balls ahead minus the olives and refrigerate. Just increase the baking time. 3 cups all purpose baking mix (I use Kroger brand) 1 pound uncooked regular or hot pork sausage 8 oz Muenster or cheddar cheese, shredded Pimento-stuffed olives Preheat oven to 400. Mix everything together
and shape into small 11⁄4 inches or so balls. Put on sprayed baking sheet. Press 1 pimiento-stuffed olive into the center of each ball, pressing so it will stick. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Did you know popcorn is good for you?
It’s a whole grain with 4 grams of fiber per serving. Eating popcorn may curb your appetite. Folks who ate 1 cup of fat-free popcorn half an hour before a meal ate less than folks who snacked on an equal amount of potato chips. Popcorn has more dietary fiber and antioxidants than any other snack food. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.
REUNIONS 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 information and to register, contact Julia Caulton at 742-5916. St. Margaret Mary School in North College Hill Class of 1969 – is conducting a 40-year reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Clovernook Country Club, 2035 W. Galbraith Road. For details, contact Andy Kleiman at 859-441-6248.
St. Dominic Class of 1988 – reunion is being rescheduled for the fall at a date and place to be determined. E-mail Angela (Fischer) Seiter at angelaseiter@hotmail.com for information. Amelia High School Class of 1959 – a reunion is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Holiday Inn, Eastgate. For more information, call Rosalind (Fell) MacFarland at 752-8604.
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BRIEFLY • City of Cincinnati: Oct. 31, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. • Forest Park: Oct. 31, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. • Mount Healthy: Oct. 31, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. • Springfield Township: Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Appointment
The North College Hill Democratic precinct executives voted to appoint Jason Fulmer to fill the unexpired term of James Dewald on council. Fulmer will continue seeking election for NCH council president. According to current council president Roger Krummen, who is not on the Nov. 3 ballot, Fulmer was selected because of his experience on council. Fulmer was involved in the budget process in the past, and the city is in the middle of budget process now.
Levy forum
The Forest Park Retirees for the Winton Woods Levy will have a question and answer forum on the levy at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Greenhills Presbyterian Church, 21 Cromwell Road. Scheduled to attend are school Superintendent Camille Nasbe, Treasurer Tom Golinar, high school Principal Terri Holden, and assistant elementary Principal Ben Spector. Call 825-8400 for directions.
also donating money to the student project, can be found at the township Web site at springfieldtwp.org. Call 522-1410 for more information.
La Salle open house
La Salle is having an open house for prospective students and their families t10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the school Participants can meet the La Salle faculty, staff, administration, and parents of other Lancers. There will be a guided tour around campus where you will learn about our cuttingedge Tablet PC program, the new De La Salle Signum Fidei Institute, and the unveiling of both the Lasallian Scholars Institute and the remodeled curriculum. For questions or information, call Andre Gibson at 513741-2365.
Bridge play
Members of the Springfield Township Senior Center will be hosting the Cloe Becker Memorial Bridge Tournament Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior/Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, behind the Springfield Township Administration Complex. Cost for the tournament is $30 per couple and includes lunch and prizes. The number of participants is limited to the first 40 couples. Entrants must arrange for their own partner. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit Senior, Inc., a fundraising and advocacy organization for Springfield Township Seniors and senior activities. Mail entry information with the name of players, address and phone number, along with payment to the senior center. For more information, contact Irene Hufnagel at 9311461.
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Finneytown middle and high school students will taking their terrifying talents on the road, painting Halloween scenes in business windows along Winton Road this week. Sponsored by Springfield Township, students are vying for a $50 top prize for the window which receives the most votes. Votes are to be called in to 522-2108. A complete list of participating windows, which are
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Parky’s hosts Halloween Nights It’s one of Cincinnati’s most popular family-friendly Halloween events. Halloween Nights returns to Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods with entertainment, spooky activities and ghostly attractions for all ages. The nights begin Thursday, Oct. 8, and runs
through Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 10 p.m. nightly, but closed Mondays and Tuesdays. The new year brings some new features at Halloween Nights. The little ghouls and goblins don’t want to miss the Buccaneer Barn, a not-so-scary pirate
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themed haunted house. The very popular haunted hayrides will now venture through the new town of Spooky Hollow, an old western town with Casper’s Boo & Brew Saloon and Hattie’s Bootique to name a few. Also, visitors will want to check out the new Wizard of Nature programs held nightly, with four programs. Park District naturalists will be dressed as a Halloween characters and the kids can see live animals that have ties to Halloween tales. Other popular evening
programs will include the great Magic of Phil Dalton, who will amaze adults and kids alike with his grand illusions, magic and mystical storytelling. His shows are at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. nightly with additional shows at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. And it wouldn’t be Halloween Nights without a Madcap Puppet Show. This theater production featuring actors and life-sized, colorful puppets are sure to entertain and educate the little ones. Their shows can
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There is still more Halloween fun to be had. Families will enjoy a synchronized light show to spooky music, glowing pumpkins and a roaring campfire where everyone can make tasty s’mores. There will also be a rock climbing wall, moon bounce, pony rides for $2.50 (children under age 7) and Parky’s Indoor Playbarn that will be open for the children. A snack bar and souvenir booth will also be available. General admission into Halloween Nights is $6, children 24 months and younger are free. There will be a sneak preview of the event on Thursday, Oct. 8, with admission for only $3. Wednesday nights will be Candy Treat Nights where each paid admission will receive a pre-bagged bag of candy. $1 coupons are available at the Hamilton County Park District Web site GreatParks.org or in the Evergreen event program guide. Parky’s Farm is located in Winton Woods at 10073 Daly Road. For additional information, interested individuals should call 513521-PARK (7275) or visit GreatParks.org.
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October 21, 2009
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SCHOOL NOTES Finneytown High School
with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of the exams. Sara Crowell, Daniel Custer, Edward Davenport, Maria Gast, Abraham Korman and Samuel Tidwell qualified for the AP Scholar Award with Distinction by completing three or more AP Exams with grades of 3 or higher.
Fourteen 2009 graduates have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their achievement on AP exams. The College Board’s Advanced Placement program provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take college-level courses while still in high school and to earn college credit, advanced placement or both for successful performance on the AP exams. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on student’s performance on AP exams. Brian Carmon, Brandon Jacobs, Braedon Long and Michael Rakoczy qualified for the National AP Scholar Award by earning an average grade of 4 or higher on a five-point scale on all AP exams taken and grades 4 or higher on eight or more of the exams. Samuel Gorman, Erin McMcrate, Timothy Schafermeyer and Anna Worpenburg earned the AP Scholar
Twelve 2009 graduates earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their achievement on AP exams. The College Board’s Advanced Placement program recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on AP Exams. Nathan Huey, Michael Matthews and William Witzgall qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of the exams. Lee Southwood and Justin Streicher qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor award by earning an aver-
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BAPTIST 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
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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 "Finding God Through Humpty Dumpty: When Things Fall Apart"!
Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided
FOREST CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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)
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
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: 9:30am ConneXion Contemporary Service: 11:15am Sunday School: 10:30am
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
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Worship: 8:30 am traditional - 10:45 am contemporary Sunday School: 9:45 am Nursery provided
UNITED METHODIST
Only Sell Your Gold To Someone You Can Trust
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
1553 Kinney Ave, Mt. Healthy
Mt. Healthy Christian Church
EPISCOPAL
Senior Christian Cagle of Mount Healthy has been named a semifinalist in the 55th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Cagle now continues in the competition for some 8,200 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $36 million, that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition.
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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
age grade of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and grades 3 or higher on four or more of the exams. Shane Boschert, Joseph Bova, Nicholas Ciambarella, Benjamin Huey, Brian Kaufman and David Mertz qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP exams with grades of 3 or higher. The College Board’s AP Program provides students with the opportunity to take college-level courses while still in high school and earn college credit, advanced placement or both for successful performance on the AP exams.
Northwest Community Church 8745 Cheviot Rd, by Colerain HS 513-385-8973 Worship and Sunday School 10AM Handicap Accessible/Nursery Available
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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
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St Paul - North College Hill
6997 Hamilton Ave 931-2205 Rev. Virginia Duffy, Interim Minister Lollie Kasulones, Minister for Program Evelyn Osterbrock, Minister for Children Sundays: Music & Announcement 9:45am Worship at 10:00am Sunday School and Child Care Nurtured And Fellowship Groups For All Ages www.stpaulnch.org
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William E. Allen died Oct. 10. Survived by wife Connie Allen; children William (Melinda), Wesley (Brittany) Allen, Missi (Brian) Bahr, Teresa (John) Pfeffer, Brandon
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Wheeler; grandchildren Haley, Bradley, Sydney, Jarrod, Oliver, Grace, Reese, Lilliana, Keira; eight siblings; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, two brothers. Services were Oct. 14 at McK-
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elvey Road Baptist Church. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to the American Lung Association.
Judith Cress Brown, 69, died Oct. 8. Survived by husband Daniel R. Brown; children N. Reid (Carolyn) Brown, Michelle Faul; grandchildren Tiffany Pennington, Allisha Faul; great-grandchild Brennan; brother Chad (Carla) Cress. Services were Oct. 12 at Riverside Cemetery, Troy, Ohio. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Greater Cincinnati Affiliate, 522 Cincinnati Mills Drive, Suite C281; Cincinnati, OH 45240.
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Edward B. Eisert, 85, Springfield Township, died Oct. 11. He worked in water safety for the American Red Cross. He was a World War II veteran and played in the Shrine Band, American Legion Post 530 Band, Maple Knoll Dance Band and the Army Dance Band, and was past assistant marching band director for the University of Cincinnati band. Survived by wife M. Elaine Eisert; children Erin (David) Howe, Eric (Debra) Eisert; grandchildren Erin Howe, Ashley (John) Morgan; greatgrandchildren Mason, Jackson Morgan. Services were Oct. 16 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: Shriners Hospital, 3229 Burnet Ave.,
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Irene Knight
Irene Engel Knight, 80, died Oct. 11. Survived by daughters Janice (Richard) Toedt, Juliann Knight, Jolene (Steve) Marshall, Maribeth Purkins; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandLampe children. Preceded in death by husband Robert Knight, son Daniel Knight, four siblings. Services were Oct. 15 at the Church of the Assumption. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.
Larry Lampe
Lawrence F. “Larry” Lampe, 83, Springfield Township, died Oct. 13. He worked 56 years in the trucking industry most with the family company, Schipper’s Express Trucking. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a volunteer at the Cincinnati Museum Center. Survived by wife Mary Pat Lampe; children Mary Ann (David) Randolph, Margie, Lawrence H. (Debbie), Tricia, John (Darlene) Lampe; grandchildren J. Alex Campbell, Marissa, Lawrence P., Nathan, Brett, Lydia, Luke Lampe; cousin Edward Cecile Hafertepe, S.C. Services were Oct. 16 at the St. Anthony Friary. Arrangements by
REAL ESTATE COLLEGE HILL
1462 Aster Place: Herode, Kimberly A. to Akomolede, Olusegun G. and Oluyemisi I.; $72,500. 1607 Larmon Court: Sherrod, Theodore T. to Sherrod, Herbert L. Sr.; $5,000. 5711 Kiefer Court: Adkinson Properties LLC to Williams, Shaunte; $74,000. 6414 Edwood Ave.: Wisner, Janet L. 3 to Franklin, Jai K. and Curtricia A.; $138,500. 1088 Loiska Lane: Easton, Denise S. Tr. to Townsend, Vicki; $74,900. 1162 Homeside Ave.: Wachovia Bank NA Tr. to Watkins, Angela Guyer; $9,000. 1291 Brushwood Ave.: Eilermann, Charles W. to Kirley, David O. and Marguerite Harkness; $60,000. 2234 North Bend Road: Seiter, Mary R. to Lucas, Suzanne G.; $53,500. 6389 Meis Ave.: Yust, John R. III 3 to Yust, John R. III 3; $37,680.
FOREST PARK
11410 Onyx Court: Federal National Mortgage Association to Hicks, Gary L. Jr. and Keisha; $120,750. 11417 Farmington Road: Harrison Building and Loan Association to Overstreet, Rex R. and Myrna J.; $29,900. 11472 Geneva Road: Sims, Patricia to Jackson, Robert L.; $90,000. 11516 Ravensberg Court: Dill, Geraldine to Fagin, Linda and Robert R.; $70,000. 11534 Geneva Road: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Subedi, Janardan; $46,000. 11623 Geneva Road: Phillips, Michael A. 6 to Samelack, Martin; $60,000. 11668 Hamlet Road: DW Premier Properties to Harris, Donte L.; $97,500. 1539 Woodbridge Court: First Financial Bank NA to David L. Schmidt Jr. Builders Inc.; $19,500. 738 Converse Drive: Stockhoff Shiloh to Allen Charles; $110,000. 806 Cascade Road: Gorby Barbara L. to U.S.Bank NA Tr.; $56,000. 836 Cascade Road: Welch, Gerald E. to Colon, Luis D.; $89,000. 924 Smiley Ave.: Watkins, Charles T. and Taryn N. to Bank of New York; $72,000. 967 Smiley Ave.: Wachovia Mortgage Corporation to MTK Investments LLC; $31,500. Winton Road: BP Exploration and Oil Inc. to 1201 Omniplex Cincinnati LLC; $1,765,840. 11596 Mill Road: Sellers, Timothy D. to Wells Fargo Bank NA; $70,000. 1201 Omniplex Drive: BP Exploration and Oil Inc. to 1201 Omniplex Cincinnati LLC; $1,765,840. 1355 Karahill Drive: Danquah, Patience and William to Bank of America NA Tr.; $72,000. 2234 Rubicon Place: Fannie Mae to Boateng, Agnes Anaman and Kwame A.; $61,500. 587 Waycross Road: McCoy, Jason A. and Renee N. Shatzer to Whit-
Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge by The Community Press. Please call us at 8536262 for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 2424000 for pricing details. Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Anthony Friary, 5000 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45223.
Gladys Miracle
Gladys Rising Miracle, 73, died Oct. 8. Survived by husband James Miracle; daughters Nikki (Barry) Ruter, Vikki Miracle-Kimbrough; grandchildren Braden, Derek Jr., Kyle, Ashlee, Maverek; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brother Carlos Rising. Services were Oct. 14 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: NF Children's Tumor Foundation, 95 Pine St., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10005.
Bernadina Vogler
Bernadina Christman Vogler, 99, North College Hill, died Oct. 14. Survived by nephew and nieces Robert (Martha) Christman, Mary (Don) Bock, Helen (Paul) Weber; many other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Elmer Vogler, nephews and niece August, Thomas, Paul Christman, Susan Thurig. Services were Oct. 19 at St. Margaret Mary. Arrangements by Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to the Hospice of Cincinnati, Shriners Hospital or a charity of the donor’s choice.
About real estate transfers Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate. ing, Courtney and Everson Stallworth; $124,000.
GREENHILLS
22 Junefield Ave.: Eaton, Robert B. and Marlene S. to Boback, Stephen J. and Jane A.; $154,000. 400 Ingram Road: Eberle, Maren E. and Michael Wazyniak to Fugikawa, Jessica L. and Kevin T.; $109,000. 63 Drummond St.: New Deal Historic Properties to Hilsinger, Terry and Patricia Curran; $50,000. 28 Japonica Drive: Tupper, David P. and Sandra S. to Orth, Brian J. and Eric A. Spears; $130,000. 45 Illona Drive: Davis, Jacqueline L. and Ronald B. Weber to Weber, Jane M. and Ronald B.; $100,000.
MOUNT AIRY
2226 Sweetbriar Lane: Klucka, Mark T. to Lehnert, Audrey V.; $184,000. 5422 Cindy Lane: Murphy, John J. Tr. and Michael C. Tr. to Dietrich, Linda A.; $107,000. 5545 Meryton Place: Gross, Renana and Steven R. Kristoff to Minger, Timothy P.; $114,500. 2516 Flanigan Court: Aurora Loan Services LLC to Scott, Michael L.; $17,000.
MOUNT HEALTHY
1743 Stevens Ave.: Driscoll, Steve and Jennifer to Federal National Mortgage Association; $60,000. 7607 Hamilton Ave.: Janakiefski, Yosta 4 to Janakiefski Properties LLC; $45,000. 7225 Clovernook Ave.: Tekulve, Dorothy M. to Koncelik, Kenneth J.; $22,000. 7320 Elizabeth St.: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Drongo LLC; $25,500. 7358 Martin St.: Bank of New York Mellon to City of Mount Healthy; $110,000. 7845 Martin St.: Brehm, Henrietta R. to Baker, Kristina R.; $72,000.
NORTH COLLEGE HILL
1611 Belmar Place: Weis, Alisha M. to Kastrup, Stephen G. and Kevin J. Browning; $104,500. 1627 Goodman Ave.: Neiheisel, Heather to Rose Team LLC; $10,000. 1808 Sundale Ave.: Wilkerson Properties III LLC to Kalle, Valencia; $71,500. 1810 Sundale Ave.: Kaimer, Kristin to Fannie Mae; $42,000. 1833 Sterling Ave.: Hambrick, Ricky Jay to Equity Trust Company; $18,000. 2011 Sundale Ave.: Ward, John D. Jr. and Deborah L. to Wells Fargo Financial Ohio Inc.; $46,000.
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October 21, 2009
POLICE REPORTS CINCINNATI DISTRICT 5 Arrests/citations
Marlen M. Milline, born 1982, criminal damaging or endangering, 1518 W. North Bend Road, Oct. 5. Michael Martin, born 1981, tampering with evidence, obstruction of official business and possession of open flask, 6037 Argus Road, Oct. 11. Michael Martin, born 1981, obstruction of official business, 6037 Argus Rd Cincinnati Oh, Oct. 11. Warren Mapps, born 1962, criminal damaging or endangering, assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, 5941 Oakwood Ave., Oct. 5. Dwight A. Williams, born 1956, drug abuse, 5300 Hamilton Ave., Oct. 6. Emmanuel Jones, born 1984, trafficking and possession of drugs, 1500 W. North Bend Road Oct. 9. Jeffrey Gamble, born 1963, having weapon with conviction or indictment, 1417 W. North Bend Road, Oct. 9. Rodney Hunter, born 1960, possession of open flask, 5804 Hamilton Ave., Oct. 2.
Incidents Aggravated burglary
5847 Lathrop Place, Oct. 6. 6305 Edwood Ave., Oct. 4.
Breaking and entering
Incidents Criminal mischief
Man reported vehicle damaged at 64 Burley Circle, Oct. 13.
MOUNT HEALTHY Juvenile, drug possession at Clovernook Avenue and Compton Road, Oct. 9. Demetrius Henry, 25, 5504 Reading Road, drug possession, criminal damaging at 7600 block of Clovernook Avenue, Oct. 8. Ryan Gregory, 24, 3043 Montezuma Drive, robbery, disorderly conduct, Oct. 1. Lamont Rhodes, 45, 2805 Werk Road, obstructing official business at 7300 block of Martin Street, Oct. 7. Blaine Allen, 45, 1725 Hastings Ave., drug possession, drug paraphernalia at 7800 block of Harrison Avenue, Oct. 6.
Burglary
Incidents
Man reported money stolen at 7812 Perry St. , Sept. 28.
Theft
Woman reported checkbook stolen at 1715 Stevens Ave., Oct. 9.
NORTH COLLEGE HILL
1055 Elda Lane, Oct. 7. 1309 W. North Bend Road, Oct. 9. 2537 Flanigan Court, Oct. 4. 4948 Hawaiian Terrace, Oct. 5. 5374 Bahama Terrace, Oct. 4. 5470 Bahama Terrace, Oct. 6. 6411 Edwood Ave., Oct. 6. 7631 Daly Road, Oct. 4.
Adrian Ruff, 20, 1138 Hillcrest Road, drug possession at 2000 block of Emerson Avenue, Oct. 11. Ronald Davis, 48, 6421 Savannah Ave., disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 6421 Savannah Ave., Oct. 11. Lamont Lail, 27, 1839 Catalpa Ave., disorderly conduct while intoxicated at Savannah and Sundale avenues, Oct. 11. Carletta Davis, 21, 1564 W. Galbraith Road, assault at 1500 block of West Galbraith Road, Oct. 10. Juvenile, disorderly conduct, menacing at 1620 W. Galbraith Road, Oct. 9. Juvenile, curfew violation at West Galbraith Road, Oct. 9. Annie Grant, 34, 9612 Tanbark Drive, theft at 7132 Hamilton Ave., Oct. 9. Helen Rollins-Hall, 39, 7901 Clovernook Ave., theft at 7132 Hamilton Ave., Oct. 9. Kristina Philpot, 18, 2033 Highland Ave., drug possession at 1800 block of DeArmand Avenue, Oct. 8. Antonio Gaines, 25, 6521 Hamilton Ave., disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 6500 block of Hamilton Avenue, Oct. 8. Juvenile, domestic violence at 1400 block of Foxwood Drive, Oct. 7. D’Arcy Williams, 20, 6773 Tarawa Ave., theft at 6800 block of Hamilton Avenue, Oct. 6. Juvenile, disorderly conduct, menacing, resisting arrest at 1600 block of West Galbraith Road, Oct. 9. Raymond Pratt, 49, 6139 Argus Road, theft, drug possession at 6800 block of Hamilton Avenue, Oct. 6.
Felonious assault
2663 W. North Bend Road, Oct. 6.
Murder
2650 W. North Bend Road, Oct. 3.
Theft
2661 W. North Bend Road, Oct. 7. 6016 Hamilton Ave., Oct. 7.
Theft of license plate
5322 Eastknoll Court, Oct. 7.
Unauthorized use of motor vehicle
1401 Wittekind Terrace, Oct. 3.
Vehicle theft
5571 Colerain Ave., Oct. 4.
FOREST PARK
Arrests/citations
Michael Alton, 41, 722 Exmor Drive, disorderly conduct fighting at 637 Northland Blvd., Oct. 3. Chevella Johnson, 21, 4051 President Drive, theft at 1143 Smiley Ave., Oct. 2. Chevon McClendon, 38, 1465 Kelvin, obstruction, drug abuse at 695 Northland Blvd., Oct. 5. Jermell Hughes, 19, 1117 Imprint Lane, theft at 1231 W. Kemper Road, Oct. 5. Anthony Carnes, 32, 11473 Fremantle Drive, obstructing official business, criminal tools at 974 Smiley Ave., Oct. 3. Chad Bush, 31, 1997 Waycross Road, disorderly conduct at 1997 Waycross, Oct. 4. Juvenile, obstructing official business at 695 Northland Blvd., Oct. 5.
Burglary
Incidents
Residence entered and rifle and bow set, appliances valued at $1,000 removed at 1099 W. Kemper Road, Oct. 3.
Criminal damaging
Business door damaged at 1238 W. Kemper Road, Oct. 5. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 11407 Gresham Place, Oct. 5.
Theft
Change purse and contents of unknown value removed at 11993 Chase Plaza, Oct. 3. Bike valued at $270 removed at 2122 Crest Road, Oct. 4.
GREENHILLS
Arrests/citations
Benjamin Mayer, 18, 11957 Hobbs Lane, operating vehicle under the influence, drug possession at Winton and Andover roads, Oct. 5. Aaron Brooks, 26, 1009 Huffman Court, receiving stolen property at Cromwell and Damon roads, Oct. 2. Sanchez Lovett, 31, 5005 Hawaiian Terrace, receiving stolen property at Cromwell and Damon roads, Oct. 2. Fernando Morales, 25, 4604 N. Edgewood Drive, operating vehicle under the influence at Winton Road, Oct. 4. Kiara Terrell, 20, 973 Smiley Ave., drug possession at Winton and Andover roads, Sept. 28. Willie Allbright, 46, 730 Chalfonde Place, drug possession at Winton Road, Sept. 23. Juvenile, domestic violence, Sept. 21.
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Incidents Aggravated robbery
Arrests/citations
5919 Saranac Ave., Oct. 4.
Burglary
Quincy Tolliver, 24, 1978 Lotushill Drive, assault at 1978 Lotushill Drive, Oct. 6. Leann Kidd, 24, 905 Belsage Drive, drug paraphernalia at 905 Belsage Drive, Oct. 6.
Arrests/citations
Incidents Breaking and entering
Lake Nina reported break-in at 7200 Pippin Road, Oct. 11.
Burglary
Man reported video game system stolen at 1835 Waltham Ave., Oct. 8.
Theft
1814 Catalpa Ave. woman reported cell phone stolen at 1500 block of Goodman Avenue, Oct. 6.
Woman reported gun stolen at 7113 Clovernoll Ave., Oct. 7. Man reported vehicle stolen at 1715 Sundale Ave., Oct. 10.
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
Arrest/citations
Jerran Jones, 19, 10782 Shadow Ridge Lane, assault at 11000 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 28. Juvenile, aggravated menacing at 8900 block of Fontainebleau Terrace, Sept. 28. Juvenile, domestic violence at 1200 block of Madeleine Circle, Sept. 26. Lisa Grone, 37, 6090 Capri Drive, disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 8100 block of Winton Road, Sept. 25. Sarah Valentine, 36, 7666 Clovernook Ave., disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 10900 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 26. Tashawn Walker, 29, Toluca Court, criminal damaging, menacing at 900 block of North Bend Road, Sept. 25. Clyde Townsend, 50, 2155 Roosevelt Ave., theft, resisting arrest at 2155 Roosevelt Ave., Sept. 25. Dameon Turner, 24, 519 Hale Court, theft at 8600 block of Winton Road, Sept. 24. Juvenile, domestic violence at 900 block of Hollytree Drive, Sept. 24. Demetrius Overstreet, 21, 10764 Valiant Drive, protection order violation at 10900 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 23. Ashley Garnder, 22, 2525 Victory Pkwy, drug possession at 10900 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 23. Dwayne Reid, 38, 5771 Lantana Ave., theft at 1100 block of Compton Road, Sept. 23. Tina Schubert, 37, 2301 Lincoln Ave., disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 2301 Lincoln Ave., Sept. 23. Damien Bonnea, 31, 2400 Harrison Ave., attempted theft at 6464 Winton Road, Sept. 23. Domenic Travis, 23, 7678 Clovernook Ave., drug possession at Hamilton Avenue and Meredith Drive, Sept. 22. Lewis Robinson, 47, 10611 Toulon Drive, theft at Sheffield Court, Sept. 23. Juvenile, domestic violence at Covered Bridge Road, Oct. 5. Juvenile, curfew violation at Simpson Avenue and North Bend Road, Oct. 4. Ashley Cottingham, 19, 2057 Roosevelt Ave., making false alarms, obstructing official business at 2057 Roosevelt Ave., Oct. 2. Mark Kroger, 18, 1622 Dearmand Ave., disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 1100 block of Madeleine Circle, Oct. 3. Patrick Marshall, 21, 1904 Acorn Drive, disorderly conduct at 1100 block of Madeleine Circle, Oct. 3. Ruiz Martinez, 34, 9408 Haddington Court, criminal damaging at 1300 block of Meredith Drive, Oct. 2. Tracy McCoy, 32, drug possession,
tampering with evidence at 800 block of West Galbraith Road, Oct. 3. Damonta Williams, 23, 4686 Rapid Run Road, criminal mischief at 8400 block of Winton Road, Oct. 1. Nicole Glasgow, 34, 5585 Springdale Road, drug paraphernalia at Meredith Drive and Daly Road, Oct. 2. Richard Godfrey, 29, 1891 Windmill Way, domestic violence at 1891 Windmill Way, Oct. 4. Floyd Headrick, 35, 8452 Mockingbird Lane, domestic violence at 8452 Mockingbird Lane, Oct. 3. Juvenile, domestic violence at 9500 block of Kosta Court, Sept. 30. Jason Stewart, 18, 2161 Lincoln Ave., domestic violence at 2161 Lincoln Ave., Oct. 1. Yolanda Thomas, 24, 575 W. Liberty St., domestic violence at 8700 block of Desoto Drive, Oct. 1. Juvenile, aggravated menacing, disorderly conduct at 1805 Miles Road, Oct. 1. Juvenile, assault at 2046 Adams Road, Sept. 30. Juvenile, burglary at 400 block of Sheffield Drive, Sept. 30. Ciana Jones, 28, 1907 Windmill Way, receiving stolen property at 1900 block of Windmill Way, Sept. 29. Ronald Bass, 19, 8383 Haskell Drive, receiving stolen property at 11000 block of Elkwood Drive, Oct. 12. Juvenile, receiving stolen property at 11000 block of Elkwood Drive, Oct. 12. Jason Ford, 29, 3631 Zinsle Drive, drug trafficking, Oct. 7. Lesha Harris, 18, 5417 Wintonview Place , obstructing official business, falsification, resisting arrest at Springbrook Drive and Daly Road, Oct. 10. Juvenile, obstructing official business, at Springbrook Drive and Daly Road, Oct. 10. Juvenile, criminal damaging, drug paraphernalia at 9500 block of Millbrook Drive, Oct. 9.
Woman reported being approached by subject and threatened with gun at 8771 Daly Road, Oct. 3.
Breaking and entering
Springfield Township reported theft of cash register from The Grove at 9158 Winton Road, Sept. 30.
Burglary
Woman reported clothing, money stolen at 8248 Kingsmere Court, Sept. 24. Woman reported TV, video game system stolen at 1360 Randomhill Drive, Oct. 11. Woman reported break-in at 2174 Lincoln Ave., Oct. 11. Woman reported TV, computer equipment stolen at 1021 Thunderbird Lane, Oct. 9. Woman reported DVD player, computer equipment stolen at 1313 Aldrich Ave., Oct. 9. Woman reported TV stolen at 8646 Desoto Drive, Oct. 8.
Criminal damaging
Woman reported vehicle damaged at 8906 Daly Road, Sept. 28. Man reported vehicle damaged at 8222 W. Galbraith Road, Sept. 29.
Theft
Arbor Design reported trailer stolen at 11820 Hamilton Ave., Sept. 28. Man reported stereo equipment stolen from vehicle at 443 Ballyclare Terrace, Sept. 26. Woman reported Kings Island pass stolen at 1898 Lotushill Drive, Sept. 25. United Dairy Farmers reported $30 in gas stolen at 920 North Bend Road, Sept. 18. 812 North Hill Lane woman reported cell phone stolen at 800 block of West Galbraith Road, Oct. 3.
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About police reports The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: • Springfield Township: Chief David Heimpold, 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. Efflers Auto Repair reported equipment stolen at 10835 Hamilton Ave., Oct. 1. 8060 Austinridge Drive man reported wallet stolen at 8500 block of Winton Road, Oct. 3. 4275 Skylark Drive woman reported GPS stolen from vehicle at 9100 block of Winton Road, Oct. 2. Woman reported jewelry stolen at 8097 Hamilton Ave., Sept. 25. Woman reported checkbook stolen at 9651 Beech Drive, Sept. 28. 1154 Madeleine Circle man reported cell phone stolen at 8000 block of Daly Road, Oct. 11. Man reported break-in at 8768 Cavalier Drive, Oct. 11. 1743 Avonlea Ave. man reported wheels stolen off vehicle at 8600 block of Zodiac Drive, Oct. 11. 2260 Kemper Road woman reported money orders stolen at 8600 block of Winton Road, Oct. 9.
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Community
October 21, 2009
Buddhist monastery expands shrine site in Springfield Township
City looks to form strategic plan
By Heidi Fallon
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By Rob Dowdy
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A 100-year-old house in Springfield Township has become a home to Buddhist monks and a place of quiet meditation for others. The sign along 1831 Miles Road marks the Ohio Buddhist Vihara, a shrine for believers and those who want to learn about the Buddhist faith. It recently expanded with a new shrine and was celebrated in ceremonies attended by, among others, the Sri Lankan ambassador to the United States. “It is a wonderful addition to our community and we are all pleased they picked Springfield Township,” said Trustee Tom Bryan, who was a part of the recent dedication ceremonies. The monastery has four monks in residence including Chief Abbot the Venerable Koppakande Sumanajothi. He came from Sri Lanka to the United States with the dream of founding a temple. Sumanajothi’s dream came true in 2003 when a woman from Texas bought and donated the two-acre site. He said he knew several people from his native Sri Lanka in the area and the site was accessible to those in the immediate
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The Venerable Koppakande Sumanajothi knew at the age of 10 he wanted to be a Buddhist monk and has fulfilled that dream as the Abbott of the newly expanded Buddhist community in Springfield Township.
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Helping hoist flags during a recent ceremony at the Ohio Buddhist Vihara in Springfield Township are, from left, Jaliya Wickramamsuriya, Sri Lanka ambassador; Walpola Piyananda, American Sangha Council president; Trustee Tom Bryan; and Daiun Iba, Ohio Buddhist Vihara chief monk. Dignitaries and the community were invited to the dedication of the Vihara’s new temple on Miles Road. area as well as those as far away as Dayton, Columbus and Cleveland. Ben Rocklin, 17, discovered the monastery two years ago and has been coming for instruction, guidance and meditation. “I saw it and decided to check it out and I’m glad I did,” the Winton Woods High School senior said. “I was searching for
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