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Off to Egypt
While many students get the chance to study abroad, thanks to a Fulbright research scholarship, Indian Hill resident Alex Brock will be in Cairo, Egypt, for 15 months. Brock, who just graduated from Dickinson College, studied abroad in Cairo as an undergraduate. He said he went to Egypt because he had been studying Arabic in college. FULL STORY, A5
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One thing Mike Theisen wanted to do after he took over the Indian Hill High School football program was to get the community more involved. One step for that was the Football 101 clinic at Indian Hill on July 21. “We offered a clinic primarily for moms which was an overview of our athletic facilities, a tour of our locker room and weight room, a demonstration of the lifts our kids do, our trainer did a 15minute session and then we went out to the field to give an overview of our offense, defense and special teams,” Theisen said. FULL STORY, A6 For the Postmaster
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Church, neighbors reach deal Armstrong Chapel’s expansion is now back on track By Rob Dowdy
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It took several meetings and a decision by the Indian Hill Planning Commission, but the rift between Armstrong Chapel and its neighbors appears to be resolved. Residents recently took issue with the church’s renovation plans, which would greatly expand the size of its building that rests amid numerous homes. Church officials have said Armstrong would continue to be a good neighbor, insisting the size wouldn’t equate a transformation into a “mega-church,” but would only help serve those who already attend. Meanwhile, residents took issue with the building’s size, as well as potential issues with parking, light pollution and diminished property values. Galen Mills, a member of Armstrong Chapel and its building committee, said the renovation project is currently in a holding pattern as it awaits its approved application from the planning commission. He said the application was recently approved with conditions that mainly pertain to landscaping issues to block out noise and light, along with minor changes to the planned building.
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The expansion of Armstrong Chapel has neighbors concerned about the size of the renovated building, but church officials and residents have come to an agreement, and the project is expected to start by late August. “We’re still essentially on track,” Mills said. Elizabeth Bieser, who lives across the street from Armstrong, said she isn’t happy the project is moving forward, but understands the church’s need to expand its building. “I’m trying to be the best
neighbor I can be about it,” she said. Bieser said she plans to move her driveway and put up some additional landscaping buffers to counter the expected increase in traffic at Armstrong. While she has concerns about the finished project, Bieser said
her attention is now on the potentially loud and intrusive aspects of a major construction project beginning across the street in approximately a month. Mills said site work on the renovation is expected to begin in late August, and should take 12 to 13 months to complete.
Scout devises recycling project for camp By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com
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Nick Price, a Scout with Troop 243 in Indian Hill, recently helped create a recycling program at Camp Friedlander, a summer camp for local Scouts that's located in Miami Township.
Local resident Nick Price noticed his Boy Scout summer camp didn’t have any options for recycling, so he decided to create some. Upon Price’s suggestion and urging, Camp Friedlander, which is where local Scouts attend summer camp, recently began placing recycling bags at its campsites, with signs suggesting campers recycle various items. Dave Turner, Indian Hill resident and Scout leader of Troop 243 in the village, said Price noticed the lack of recycling options at the camp and decided to do something about it. “Nick has essentially become
our CEO – chief environmental officer,” he said. Price, a Scout for about seven years, began e-mailing camp officials last year about the possibility of starting a recycling program, and recycling receptacles and bins were placed throughout the camp several weeks ago. “They’ve collected quite a bit,” he said. “I feel it’s working really well.” Price and his father also hung hooks to hang the recycling bags on and signs detailing what can and can’t be recycled. He said with Camp Friedlander using so many items that could later be recycled, the camp was missing a golden opportunity to do its part for the environment.
Indian Hill plans to create tree-planting program By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com
Due in part to a recent donation, Indian Hill’s Green Areas Committee is now looking to create a tree-planting program. An anonymous donation late last year of $7,700 has been earmarked for village green areas. “We’re actually trying to start an annual tree-planting program in the village,” said
David Couch, assistant city manager. Couch said the anonymous donation will go toward replacing numerous dead or diseased trees throughout the village’s green areas this year. Meanwhile, the Green Areas Committee is looking at the prospect of making the treeplanting program annual, which would require annual village council approval. Couch said an annual program would likely need about $7,500 earmarked in the annual
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Church renovation precedes 50th anniversary celebration By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com
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transformed, but include amenities unavailable when congregants laid the cornerstone to the church in 1959. For example, there will be six flat-screen video monitors and shades will be replaced with sun-control treatment on side windows. Other elements will include reupholstered and refinished pews arranged in different angles. The choir loft will be replaced with movable risers and folding seats. Lecterns also will be replaced with movable versions. New decorative pendant
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Heather Koester recently performed with the University of Kentucky Women's Choir on a concert tour of Italy. Koester is a choir and general music instructor at Indian Hill Middle School.
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Indian Hill Middle School choir instructor Heather Koester has sang for most of her life. However, it’s not often her experiences have included a trip to Europe. Koester recently performed with the University of Kentucky Women’s Choir as part of a concert tour of Italy. “I don’t know if words can describe it,” said Koester, who sang alto during the tour. “Everything (in Italy) is so beautiful. It takes your breath away.”
The choir performed at St. Peter’s Basilica and at a music festival in Bologna as well as several other locations. Koester, who is a 2002 graduate of the University of Kentucky, was invited as an alumni to participate on the tour. Koester, 30, sang with a variety of choirs during high school and college. “It was a love and passion from the start,” she said. “(Singing) is a way to express yourself and let go. “It brings with it so many emotions.” Although she sang alto during the tour, Koester said she is trained as a soprano.
She has also been a soloist at a church in Lexington, Ky. She is a resident of Fort Thomas, Ky. Koester has taught choir and general music at Indian Hill Middle School for eight years. “I love how (the students) are eager to learn about music,” she said. “I am appreciative the community supports music education.” Koester, who is married and the parent of a 19-month-old son, said family is currently a priority. However, she doesn’t rule out expanding her musical horizons in the future. “Eventually, (I) plan to expand into other singing venues,” she said.
Travel a passion for Indian Hill teacher By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com
Latin instructor Sherwin Little takes culture beyond the classroom. For many years, Little, who teaches at Indian Hill High School, has accompanied students in the Latin Club to various exotic locations. Recently he has began organizing trips for the parents and teachers. “We come up with ideas and see if people want to go,” said Little, who lives in Sharonville. “The trip is open-ended. Different populations. Different pace and content.” Last year, the group traveled to Greece. This year they visited Prague, Budapest and Vienna. Little, 48, said Budapest was a highlight. “(It) was the place I had no concept of prior to the trip,” he said. He said Budapest had the best food, although he said Prague and Vienna also had a lot to offer. Little also recently attended the American Classical League Institute, which involves a variety of presentations and workshops related to classical language and culture. He is currently president of the American Classical League. Little will also be involved with the upcoming National Junior Classical League, a national convention with a variety of student competitions.
While many students get the chance to study abroad, thanks to a Fulbright research scholarship, Indian Hill resident Alex Brock will be in Cairo, Egypt, for 15 months. Brock, who just graduated from Dickinson College, studied abroad in Cairo as an undergraduate. He said he went to Egypt because he had been studying Arabic in college. “I became fascinated with the culture and the unique mindset behind it,” Brock said. Brock’s research area is Islamic philosophy. He said he will focus on the Islamic renaissance, which was most alive in Egypt. “Egypt has always been the cultural and literary epicenter of the Middle East,” Brock said. “That made it a natural place to do this project.” Brock said when he was reading ancient philosophers he noticed corollaries with the renaissance. He wondered why they looked to older Islamic philosophers for answers and realized a lot could be done with this topic. Specifically, he will be looking at why Ibn Sina, an Islamic philosopher, was relevant to the Middle East’s political situation during the renaissance. Ed Webb, assistant professor of political science and international studies and coordinator of Middle East studies at Dickinson, said Brock came up with a challenging and important project. “I think it’s very timely and interesting, even though it’s historical,” Webb said. “What he’s looking at, I think, is a very important thing both for people in the west and people in the Islamic world to understand.” Webb said the Fulbright will provide funding and has certain prestige. “The Fulbright name carries a lot of weight,” Webb said. “It will help him do a more complete project while he’s there.” Brock said he will be taking courses on the renaissance and reading original documents. The courses will enable him to get a graduate diploma. The Fulbright is usually only about nine months, but Brock also received a supplemental scholar-
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Nicholas Wilkinson was appointed Cincinnati Country Day School’s Annual Giving Director July 1. He will work within the CCDS Development Department. Wilkinson most recently worked as a financial advisor for Wachovia Securities in Chattanooga, Tenn., where he was successful in building investment portfolios. Prior to his work with Wachovia, Wilkinson served his alma mater, The McCallie School (Chattanooga) where he was the assistant director of boarding admission, responsible for recruiting students nationwide. He then served as the Director of Annual Giving.
Wilkinson has served as chairman of the 2008 Downtown Chattanooga YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, as a board member of the Downtown Chattanooga YMCA, as an ambassador for the Chattanooga Chamber of Wilkinson Commerce and as a member of the McCallie School Alumni Council, Siskin Children’s Institute Star Night solicitation committee and Young Professionals Association of Chattanooga.
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Indian Hill High School Latin instructor Sherwin Little has traveled to Prague, Budapest and Vienna. An avid traveler, Little hopes to spur the same amount of enthusiasm in his students. “My wish for kids is that when they travel or study abroad, they
have had those experiences with us and are ready to go,” he said. Little has been an instructor at Indian Hill High School for 25 years.
Army Col. Robert J. Gaddis has graduated from the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, Pa., and earned a master’s degree in Strategic Studies. He is the son of Mary P. Gaddis of Indian Hill. The graduate completed the Army’s highest level of formal education with the mission of preparing selected leaders to assume strategic leadership responsibilities in military and
national security organizations. Gaddis is a foreign area officer and commander of the U.S. Military Group, Ecuador, at the U.S. Southern Command, Miami. The colonel has served in the military for 23 years. The colonel graduated in 1982 from Indian Hill High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in 1986 from The Ohio State University. Gaddis earned a master’s degree in 1993 from Troy State University.
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One thing Mike Theisen wanted to do after he took over the Indian Hill High School football program was to get the community more involved. One step for that was the Football 101 clinic at Indian Hill on July 21. “We offered a clinic primarily for moms which was an overview of our athletic facilities, a tour of our locker room and weight room, a demonstration of the lifts our kids do, our trainer did a 15minute session and then we went out to the field to give an overview of our offense, defense and special teams,” Theisen said. “It was more informational, just to give them an idea of our base formations and for the parents that don’t know the difference between a tight end and a split end.” Theisen said he got the idea from another program he worked at more than 20 years ago. Almost 30 parents signed up for the clinic and Theisen said he hopes to have another one next
year, perhaps incorporating more movement from the parents. “We’d like to make it a yearly thing. It’s a nice way to get parents that don’t know me or are new to the program more involved with the varsity level,” he said. Position coaches gave informational speeches along the tours and fielded questions from the parents. Thirteen of the junior and senior football players volunteered at the clinic, helping demonstrate different lifts in the weight room and different formations on the football field. Theisen said it’s critical to involve the community in the program. “It’s good for the kids and the more information we can get out about it the more we can get back. It’s good for the overall program,” he said. Indian Hill also had a coaching clinic for pee-wee coaches later in the week. “Another one of my goals is to tie the pee-wee program and high school program together a little better from beginning to end,” he said. The team has a volunteering project toward the end of July. “As much outreach as we can do as a team the better it is for the program,” Theisen said.
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Former Indian Hill High School tennis champion Angela Farley Wilson has been selected as one of four inductees to the Cincinnati Tennis Hall of Fame.
Former Indian Hill player to join Tennis Hall of Fame Former Indian Hill High School tennis champion Angela Farley Wilson has been selected as one of four inductees to the Cincinnati Tennis Hall of Fame. She and three others – John Peckskamp, John Cook and Lynn Nabors-McNally – will be enshrined on Saturday, Aug. 15, during the middle Saturday of the Western & Southern Financial Group Master & Women’s Open in Mason. Wilson has been with the Western Tennis & Fitness Club since 2004 and is now the director of operations and tennis. At Western, at 5490 Muddy Creek Road, she directs overall operations while being heavily involved in the elite junior development program, which has turned out several college players. Farley Wilson also recently completed her first season as the head tennis coach at the University of Cincinnati, leading the Bearcats to a 16-9 record, and its second appearance in the Big east Conference championship. She brought a wealth of experience to the Bearcats having played and coached throughout her life. Prior to the Western Tennis and Fitness Club, she was the director of junior tennis for two years in Crestview, Ky., at the Five
Seasons Sports Club, creating junior programs for varying levels, including nationally-ranked junior players. Her experience coaching with nationally-renowned college players goes back to 1991 when she was an assistant coach for the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at the 1991 World University Games. During the last four years she has spent a great deal of her time helping grow the sport of tennis in Cincinnati as a USTA training center coach, starting in 2005 when she launched the Greater Cincinnati Tennis Association (GCTA) 10-and-Under Training Center. A well-respected coach, Wilson is able to draw on a wealth of playing experience, which started as a high school player at Indian Hill High school in Cincinnati. At Indian Hill, Wilson was a nationally-ranked junior player at both the 16 and under and 18 and under levels. After earning an Ohio High School double championship in 1981 and making it to the singles finals in 1982, Wilson went on to a four-year career at Indiana University (1983-87). In her four years in Bloomington, she was twice named team captain and was a part of two Big
The enshrinees to the Cincinnati Tennis Hall of Fame will be inducted on Center Court on Saturday, Aug. 15, during the women’s semifinals and the men’s qualifying of the Western and Southern Financial Group Masters & Women’s Open, the latest name for a Cincinnati tennis tradition that is today the oldest tournament in the nation played in its original city. The enshrinement luncheon is open to the public. For tickets call Carole Meldon at 379-7726. (A ticket to the matches is required for entry to the tournament grounds.) A Cincinnati Tennis Hall of Fame luncheon will begin at 10:30 a.m., and will include brief speeches followed by an on-court enshrinement ceremony on Center Court. Once enshrined, individuals will be permanently memorialized at the physical home of the Cincinnati Tennis Hall of Fame, which is at the Carl and Edyth Lindner Family Tennis Pavilion, Lunken Airport Playfield. Cincinnati Tennis Hall of Fame Enshrinees 2002 – Bill Talbert and Tony Trabert 2003 – Barry MacKay, Paul Flory, Tom Price, Al Bunis, Ruth Sanders Cordes, Kathy Graeter and Nat Emerson 2004 – Bill Lofgren, J. Howard “Bumpy” Frazer, Marty Wolf and Clara Louise Zinke 2005 – Andrea Farley, Reuben Holden, Caroline Kuhlman, Jim Brockhoff and Jack Guggenheim 2006 – Henry Bunis, Steve Contardi, Winona Closterman and Carol Brestel 2007 – Heather Hairston-Propp, Joe O’Brien, Dave Power and Carol Tanner 2008 – Charles Thomas, Carl Lindner, Rich Lindner and Jeff Wolf Ten titles (1984, 1987). In 1987, Wilson was named first-team all-Big Ten as she helped the Hoosiers to their second NCAA Tournament appearance. Wilson’s playing career extends beyond her college career as she has captured six Cincinnati Metropolitan Tennis Championship titles overall and five since 2003, including last year’s women’s doubles title. In 2006, she was named the Greater Cincinnati Tennis Association’s Player of the Year and winner of the Carol Brestel Award for volunteering and promoting junior tennis in the Cincinnati area.
New kids’ hockey organization checks in By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com
There will be a new hockey organization at Sports Plus, 10765 Reading Road, No. 3, for kids in the area as the Queen City Hockey Association holds tryouts for its first season of operation. Steve Penman, the president of the new organization, said his goal for the QCHA is to make it a comprehensive program. But, for that to happen, he said things would have to start slow. “We look to have four or five house league teams and have five A/AA travel teams and one tier 1 AAA hockey team,” Penman said of the plans for the first year of operation. “We don’t have girls yet, unfortunately, and all of the age brackets aren’t filled yet. We’ll probably end up with somewhere around 100 players in the first year of the association.” Still, the impetus for the creation of the organization, Penman said, was to create a more comprehensive hockey program that would give more options for players who wanted to play at a higher level. Penman is no stranger to Cincinnati hockey as he’s been involved as a parent of players, as a coach and as the owner of the Queen City Steam, the city’s only Junior A hockey team. There is another hockey organization in the city, the Cincinnati Amateur Hockey Association. CAHA is the longtime youth hockey organization in the city. “We’re not trying to be another CAHA; they have done a nice job around here,” Penman said. “We want to take it to another level, particularly at the higher level of play. CAHA does not have AAAlevel hockey and we want to have a comprehensive program so the best players around here had a final outlet of where they could play as sophomores through seniors in high school.” The area’s major high school programs, such as Moeller or St. Xavier, are run through the OHSAA and not local organizations.
“The biggest challenge with hockey today in the United States is to provide a premium program at the best price possible”
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“Some kids leave town to play hockey and we want to offer a different level of play for those who choose to go farther in hockey,” he said. “We will eventually have everything from the beginning player to all levels, including AAA, from age 8 on up through high school. It will take years to reach that goal though, it will not happen overnight.” Sports Plus is a partner in the new QCHA. Penman said Sports Plus was a natural pick for him when he was looking for a rink for the Steam because of the facility and the surrounding entertainment for families. “People could bring their kids and have other things to do and it’s wonderful for teams coming in from out of town because there’s a lot to do nearby,” he said. “I feel Sports Plus is the most comprehensive ice facility in Cincinnati and our partnership with them has been everything, really.” Penman said Sports Plus has been a tremendous partner and is assisting in joint marketing efforts in addition to providing help with ice. Ultimately, Penman said the organization’s goal is to provide a hockey avenue at an affordable price but at a proficient level of play. “Cost is becoming a much more important issue than ever in today’s economy and you need the right program in place with the right partner, which Sports Plus is for us,” he said. “I feel strongly you need a full offering of level of play and we’re the only one right now that is on that track to provide the full range of play.” Tryout information is available at the organization’s Web site, cincinnatiyouthhockey.com.
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EDITORIALS
Are you worried about a possible worsening of the swine flu pandemic this fall and winter? Why or why not? “Honestly, I’m not worried about a possible worsening of the swine flu this fall and winter, because worrying won’t do a darn thing to avert the crisis, if indeed it does happen, though I hope it doesn’t. “I’m more worried about the damage being done to the structures of our country, like banking, the auto industry, and health care, by an ambitious narcissist who has no idea of the long-term negative effects that his unchecked meddling will produce.” Bill B. “No, I’m not worried about swine flu going pandemic. This issue is already being engineered as something that will happen. “Fear and anxiety is being generated by officials to promote experimental, toxic, filler-laden vaccinations as the weapon of choice. CDC labs can only test 100 flu samples/day and they don’t count any death unless its own lab confirms the infection. “Pandemics are a regular feature of life on earth, and they occur with surprising regularity throughout world history. “There are common-sense recommendations for avoiding and treating the flu. Do your research and stay calm.” K.D. “H1N1 (swine) flu should be a concern for all of us regardless of age or place in life. Last spring’s start-up was mild in comparison to what the experts are predicting for fall season. “I think we continue our personal missions to wash hands often and encourage those people experiencing symptoms to stay away from schools, churches and the workplace. It is all of our responsibilities to be vaccinated and stay informed. “We need to help each other during yet another tough time in our history.” E.E.C.
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Next question What do you like and dislike about the health care proposals currently before Congress? Every week the Indian Hill Journal asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to indianhill@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line. “Various flu strains kill hundreds of thousands of people every year and will continue to do so regardless of media panic. “I’m not worried about the swine variety any more than the typical strains. We’ll take our usual precautions, like washing our hands and avoiding kissing pigs.” P.C.
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Do you think the economic stimulus plan is working, or should the federal government implement another round of stimulus packages?
“The stimulus is obviously not working. Obama said we had to do it right away so that the unemployment rate would not go above 8 percent. Yet we are currently at 9.5 percent and certainly willl head north of 10 percent very soon. “But that should not surprise anybody, since, as the Republicans correctly pointed out, very little of the spending was planned to occur right away. Incredibly, most of the almost $800 million was not even budgeted for this fiscal year! How could they possibly think that would jumpstart the economy in 2009? “The only thing this is ‘stimulating’ is tired old liberal programs that they have wanted to implement for years and Democrat donors and special interest groups who will be the recipients of most of this money. “The stimulus needs to be reworked immediately into tax cuts for individuals and small businesses, which create most of our jobs. That money will then get put into the economy and stop this current slide.” T.H.
ic ozone have been depleted and have caused a variety of problems including an increase in health concerns such as skin Emily cancer, and Feldman environmental Community concerns such crop deplePress guest as tion. columnist With stratospheric ozone, preservation and protection are key, unlike its counterpart. Although the other type ozone has the exact same chemical makeup, the Mr. Hyde of ozone has a different effect on the environment. This form of ozone is known as ground-level ozone. As the name suggests, this it is found in the air closest to the Earth’s surface. Ground-level ozone is one of the main components in smog, a harmful kind of air pollution.
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The United States is home to the best doctors and hospitals in the world. We are blessed to be living in a country on the forefront of cutting-edge, life-saving technology and pharmaceuticals. Unfortunately, the rapid advances in medical care and treatment that we have seen over the past few decades have come with a steep price tag. Ever-increasing costs of medical coverage have left many Americans without access to the life-saving treatment many of us take for granted. President Obama is correct when he says the costs associated with our current health care system are unsustainable. Too many Ohio families cannot afford health-care coverage and too many Ohio employers are struggling to provide coverage for their employees. As costs for coverage continue to climb, the quality of the coverage we have continues to decline. Having insurance that doesn’t pay much is little comfort to those who rely on coverage when it is needed. There is broad support in Congress for reforms that will increase competition, make coverage more affordable for families and individuals, ensure coverage for preexisting conditions and allow individuals to retain their health care when changing jobs. Unfortunately, the health care reform bill that Speaker Pelosi will bring to the House floor in the near future will actually increase the cost of health care coverage, mandates a government take over, force people out of their current coverage and lead to the loss of millions of jobs. Under the speaker’s plan, the
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federal govern- Association of Manufacturers, 68 ment would percent of manufacturers file as establish mini- individuals and they have an mum coverage average payroll of $570,000. Using a formula developed by requirements for a c c e p t a b l e President Obama’s own economic advisers, these tax increases will health plans. I n d i v i d u a l s lead to the loss of 4.7 million jobs. At a time when our economy is will be required Jean to be covered. If in the throes of a deep recession Schmidt you choose not and Ohio’s unemployment rate Community to obtain cover- has topped 11 percent, we should or cannot be working to increase employPress guest age afford coverage, ment and actually lower the costs columnist you will be of health care coverage. This plan does the opposite. In penalized 2.5 percent of your Modified Adjusted fact, in recent congressional testimony, the director of the CongresGross Income. Employers with a payroll sional Budget Office said this plan exceeding $250,000 will be would actually increase the costs required to provide acceptable of health care as well as increase the federal coverage to all of budget deficit. their employees. As costs for coverage We can and Those who must do better. I choose not to continue to climb, the stand ready to provide coverage or cannot afford quality of the coverage we work with my colto do so, will be have continues to decline. Democratic leagues to penalized 8 perimprove our cent of their payhealth care system. roll costs. Let’s start over and work in a According to the non-partisan Lewin Group, these provisions bipartisan way to accomplish this will cause 114 million individuals important goal for the American to lose their current health cover- people. But, let us first agree to some age. The Congressional Budget core principles. No one should be forced to Office has concluded all the changes to our health care system accept worse coverage than they will cost almost $1.3 trillion – at a already have. No one should be forced to minimum. To pay these costs, the speaker change doctors. Finally, we should all agree proposes to impose a surcharge on individuals earning more than that the easiest way to help those who don’t have and desperately $280,000. Unfortunately, of taxpayers need coverage is to reduce the who file in the top income brack- cost of everyone’s coverage. ets, more than half are small busiSend comments to Congresswoman nesses filing as individuals. Jean Schmidt, 418 Cannon HOB, According to the National Washington, D.C. 20515.
GOVERNMENT CALENDAR HAMILTON COUNTY
Commissioners – meet at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday in Room 605 of the County Administration Building, 138 E. Court St., downtown. The next meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 21. Call 946-4400. Educational service center governing board – meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 11083 Hamilton Ave. The next meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 21. Call 742-2200.
Smog is created through chemical reactions when emissions, such as those from vehicles and industry, react with sunlight or heat, making this a major problem during the summer. Smog poses a serious risk to both humans and the environment. Research from the EPA has shown it can decrease the lungs’ working capacity, causing shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain and coughing. It can also cause eye and nose irritation and reduce the body’s ability to fight infection. Longterm exposure to smog can permanently scar lung tissue and lead to emphysema, bronchitis and asthma. Furthermore, ground-level ozone is harmful to the environment because it damages crops, trees and other vegetation. Because of their harmful effects, ground-level ozone and smog are monitored throughout the Greater Cincinnati region. When high levels of ozone are
Regional planning commission – meets at 12:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the County Administration Building, eighth floor, 138 E. Court St., downtown. The next meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 5. Call 946-4500.
INDIAN HILL
Council – meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month (unless otherwise
announced) in city hall, 6525 Drake Road Road. The next meeting is Monday, Jan. 26. Call 561-6500.
INDIAN HILL SCHOOLS
Board of education – Board meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the high school, 6845 Drake Road. The next meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 10. Call 2724500 or visit www.ih.k12.oh.us.
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Ozone: One gas, many layers Ozone is very much a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde case. It is simply a gas, with the same scientific make-up at all times. However, its location in the atmosphere causes it to take on very different properties. The results are either very helpful or very harmful to health and the environment. The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) wants the region’s two million citizens to know why ozone gas is a big concern. First, there is the Dr. Jekyll of ozone: stratospheric ozone. This could also be known as the “good” type of ozone. Found anywhere from six to 30 miles above the Earth’s surface, stratospheric ozone acts as a natural shield, protecting earth from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. This type of ozone is imperative for life on earth. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, levels of the stratospher-
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on the harmful emissions that lead to ground-level ozone and smog. Some of these tips include carpooling, riding a bike or walking, refueling and using gasolinepowered lawn equipment after 8 p.m., maintaining vehicles, conserving electricity and spreading the word to others. More information and additional tips to reduce air pollution can be found by visiting www.DoYourShare.org or by calling 1-800-621-SMOG (7664). Emily Feldman is a clean air assistant at the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments.
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From veterinary care to timely vaccinations—and clean and comfortable living conditions to plenty of fresh food and water—healthy, well-cared-for flocks and herds are essential to livestock farming. That’s why it comes as no surprise that Ohio livestock farmers go above and beyond to make sure their animals receive the best possible care.
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Owner Susan Parker, right, and employee Betty Porter help customer Hubert Harrello at Susan’s Natural World.
Business living naturally for 20 years Real food is so important to Susan Susan’s Natural World Parker she became a 8315 Beechmont Ave., Anderson vegetarian decades Township ago. 474-4990 “I wanted to be Susan Parker, owner the healthiest vegewww.susansnaturalworld.com tarian so no one susan@susansnaturalworld.com would worry about Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondayme,” she said. Parker put her Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; noon healthy living atti- to 5 p.m. Sunday tude into a business model and opened her been in Anderson TownSusan’s Natural World store ship, Parker said she’s on Beechmont Avenue 20 developed a relationship with University of Cincinyears ago. At first, the store sold sup- nati medical students, who plements and other health or are learning to look toward beauty aides in its 400- natural remedies before presquare-foot location and scribing pills. Though natural suppleParker said she eventually moved to a bigger space and ments are still the best sellincorporated whole, organic ers, Parker has incorporated more food, including a juice foods into the business. Her customers are from a and sandwich counter, into wide range of backgrounds, her store. For those trekking the Parker said, from elderly who see cod liver oil as a healthy living path for the healthy staple to baby first time, Parker recomboomers who want to age mends becoming a “label reader” and finding a wellhealthfully. She also sees many balanced, natural vitamin to moms looking for better take daily. “Your body knows what options for kids and younger people shopping whole, natural foods are for gluten-free bread or and will utilize the nutrients and energy,” she said. other similar products. Parker said her staff is And the recent outburst of health awareness has knowledgeable about all the helped Susan’s Natural products in the store and will help customers find the World thrive. “People are really learn- right one. Susan’s Natural World ing that what you put in your body is important and celebrates its 20th anniver(seeing) natural living as a sary on Aug. 1. By Lisa Wakeland. Send your lifestyle and not just a one“Small Business Spotlight” month diet,” Parker said. suggestions to espangler@ Over the two decades communitypress.com Susan’s Natural World has
THINGS TO DO Fall into Wonderland
Fallen Players are presenting “All That’s in Wonderland” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Madisonville Arts Center, 5021 Whetsel Ave. It is a modern re-imaging of Lewis Caroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass.” The cost is $7. The play runs through Aug. 1. Call 271-8600.
Carillon concert
The village of Mariemont is hosting Summer Carillon Concerts at 7 p.m. Sunday,
Aug. 2, with Lollipop and Balloon Concert children’s program, at Mary M. Emery Cari l l o n , Pleasant Street, Mariemont. The event features Richard D. Gegner, carillonneur. Listen in the surrounding park as the carillonneur performs on a keyboard connected to 49 bells inside the tower. The event is free. Call 271-8519.
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Carolyn, Debbie, and Tina, OTS clients, enjoy dinner at the Summit, thanks to volunteer Lisa Covert of Indian Hill.
Local woman gives special birthday gift
Indian Hill resident Lisa Covert wanted to do something special for her birthday, so she enlisted her friends to make dinner... only dinner wasn’t for her – it was for the women in Off the Streets, a program run by Cincinnati Union Bethel that helps women involved in prostitution move towards safety, recovery, empowerment, and community reintegration. Women who are currently in the program and two graduates recently
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Lisa Covert and Karla Holmes, OTS program supervisor, are entertained by magician Tom Bemmes.
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A Midwest Culinary Institute student makes bananas foster for dessert.
Deborah Schmidt recently soloed in a single-engine aircraft. This was Schmidt’s first flight as a student pilot without her instructor in the aircraft. Schmidt is studying to obtain her recreational pilot certificate at Sporty’s Academy at Clermont County Airport in Batavia. Schmidt lives in Indian Hill and began flight training just a few months ago. When Schmidt obtains her recreational pilot certificate, she will be able
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for the Off the Streets women. Nicole confessed, “I’ve never had anyone serve me dinner before.” And Toby captured the feeling from the group: “We felt like we were part of the normal world again.” Each guest received a small cake to take home. “I’m struck,” Cincinnati Union Bethel’s executive vice-president Mary Carol Melton said, “by how appreciative the women are that there are women in the community who value them.”
Indian Hill woman completes her first solo flight as student pilot
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dined at The Summit, the restaurant run by the Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State. With the help of the staff at the Culinary Institute and her friends, Covert prepared salad, beef tenderloin with vegetable medley, mashed potatoes, and cheddar biscuits (in the shape of a heart). Before everyone enjoyed bananas foster for dessert, Covert told the crowd, “This is the most meaningful birthday present for me.” Her gift was incredibly meaningful
to carry a passenger and fly as long as weather conditions are favorable. The aircraft that Schmidt has been using for her flight training can carry four people and cruises at nearly 140 miles per hour. Schmidt will soon join the ranks of nearly 600,000 U.S. licensed pilots who learned to fly for the challenge and adventure. Anyone interested in more information about learning to fly may visit www.sportysacademy.com or call Sporty’s Academy at 735-9500.
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Deborah Schmidt, left, with instructor Braden Bensinger immediately following her solo flight.
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, J U L Y 3 0
EXERCISE CLASSES
Fitness for Two, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Deep water strengthening, toning and cardiovascular conditions for moms-to-be. $45 for four weeks. Registration required. 985-6730. Montgomery.
FARMERS MARKET
Turner Farm, 2:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road. Large variety of local and seasonal vegetables. Flowers such as zinnias, cosmos, sunflowers, strawflowers, blue salvia and more. 561-7400. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 7369 Kenwood Road. Discounts, smoothie tastings, giveaways, “Cone Hole,” “Pin the Cherry on the Sundae,” trivia and more. All ages. 7213323. Kenwood.
ON STAGE - THEATER
All That’s in Wonderland, 7:30 p.m. Madisonville Arts Center, 5021 Whetsel Ave. Modern re-imaging of Lewis Caroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass.” $7. Presented by Fallen Players. Through Aug. 1. 271-8600. Madisonville. F R I D A Y, J U L Y 3 1
ART EXHIBITS
Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township.
CIVIC
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
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ART EXHIBITS
Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Fitness for Two, noon-12:45 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 985-6730. Montgomery. Pilates Reformer, 10:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Designed to strengthen and lengthen, focusing on the core. $35 per class, introduction series required. Registration required. 985-6730. Montgomery.
Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Health Screenings, 9 a.m.-noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Free. Registration required. 784-0084. Silverton.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Blue Ash Concert Series, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Oldies and classic rock music by the Remains. Blue Ash Towne Square. Cooper and Hunt roads, Bring seating. Free. Presented by City of Blue Ash. 745-6259. Blue Ash.
MUSIC - JAZZ
April Aloisio, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Dilly Cafe, 6818 Wooster Pike. 561-5233. Mariemont.
ON STAGE - THEATER
All That’s in Wonderland, 7:30 p.m. Madisonville Arts Center, 271-8600. Madisonville.
Amenities & Services • Chef prepared meals Continental breakfast, lunch and dinner
PUBLIC HOURS
Kenwood Towne Centre, noon-6 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.
RECREATION
Private Sports Lessons, 10 a.m.5 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 3355283. Montgomery.
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Bar Tasting, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. The Wine Store, 984-9463. Montgomery. Cincinnati Dinner Train, 7 p.m. Cincinnati Dinner Train, 4725 Madison Road. Boards at Barbecue Revue. Three-hour train ride complete with four-course meal on restored vintage rail cars. $69.95; plus tax, gratuity and alcoholic beverages. Reservations required, available online. 791-7245. Madisonville.
HAPPY HOURS
Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, 984-9804. Blue Ash.
ON STAGE - THEATER
All That’s in Wonderland, 7:30 p.m. Madisonville Arts Center, 271-8600. Madisonville.
PUBLIC HOURS
Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.
Mexican Fiesta, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Chabad Jewish Center, 3977 Hunt Road, Cafe Chabad. Mexican buffet includes fish tacos, fajitas, tortillas, burritos, nachos, guacamole and more. Cash bar available. Music by Zumba. Adults only. $22, $18 by July 26; Half price admission for friends. Reservations required, available online. 793-5200. Blue Ash.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Learning, Education, Networking, and Support (LENS), 12:15 p.m. Church of the Saviour United Methodist Church, 8005 Pfeiffer Road. Information and support for anyone dealing with mental illness/brain disorder. Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness of Hamilton County. 3513500. Montgomery. M O N D A Y, A U G . 3
ART EXHIBITS
Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.8 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township.
EDUCATION
Lady Distance Classic 5K/10K & Family Festival, 7:15 a.m.-11 a.m. Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road. Check-in begins 6 a.m. Race: women and children only. Family festival includes pony rides, moon bounce, tattoo art and hands on activities. $30 for race. Registration required, available online. Presented by Fleet Feet Sports. 793-8383. Blue Ash. Private Sports Lessons, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Choose from basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, football, and lacrosse. Ages 5 and up. $250 for six. 335-5283. Montgomery. S U N D A Y, A U G . 2
Baby-sitting Training Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily through Aug. 5. American Red CrossBlue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Earn certification in Child and Infant CPR/AED and First Aid. Bring bag lunch. Ages 11-15. $150. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 7924000. Blue Ash.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 721-3323. Kenwood.
HAPPY HOURS
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.
HAPPY HOURS
MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK
No Saints, No Saviors, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 Loveland-Madeira Road. Allman Brothers Tribute Band. 7912753. Loveland.
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Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.8 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township. Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Team In Training Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Montgomery Inn Montgomery, 9440 Montgomery Road. Learn more about Team In Training. Meet past participants, coaches, cancer survivors and Team In Training staff members. Free. Presented by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training. 3612100. Montgomery.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 8914227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Blue Ash Concert Series, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Music by Miami University Steel Band. Blue Ash Towne Square. 745-6259. Blue Ash.
MUSIC - KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Karaoke Night, 9 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. Lobby Lounge. 793-4500. Blue Ash.
PUBLIC HOURS
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Trinity Community Church is hosting Trinity Together Time from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Trinity Community Church, 3850 E. Galbraith Road, Deer Park. It is an outreach program for children, parents and grandparents that features guest speakers and activities. This week, friends from the Cincinnati Zoo present four small critters. The free program is for ages 5 and under. Call 791-7631.
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ART EXHIBITS
Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.8 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township.
CIVIC
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Fitness for Two Yoga, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200
Pfeiffer Road. Prenatal yoga. $45 for four weeks. Registration required. 985-6730. Montgomery.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 721-3323. Kenwood.
Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.
Trinity Together Time, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Friends from the Cincinnati Zoo present four small critters. Trinity Community Church, 3850 E. Galbraith Road. Outreach program for children, parents and grandparents. Guest speakers and activities. Ages 5 and under. Free. 791-7631. Deer Park. Praise and Worship Practice, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Dave and Beth Kenniv, worship ministry. 742-1100. Loveland.
SPECIAL EVENTS
National Night Out, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Madisonville Recreation Center, 5320 Stewart Road. Community bicentennial celebration. Musical entertainment, food, booths offering child fingerprint and ID program, information on bike helmet safety, parks and recreation activities, youth employment and educational opportunities and more. Free. 460-5060. Madisonville.
• Scheduled transportation to appointments • Housekeeping
Bobcat Goldthwait, 8 p.m. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. Comedian, writer and director. $15. 984-9288. Montgomery.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Old Saloon, 7450654. Kenwood. Happy Hour, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, 984-9804. Blue Ash.
Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, 984-9804. Blue Ash.
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Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 721-3323. Kenwood. Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 721-3323. Mariemont.
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
RECREATION
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HAPPY HOURS
Summer Carillon Concerts, 7 p.m. Lollipop and Balloon Concert children’s program. Richard D. Gegner, carillonneur. Mary M. Emery Carillon, Pleasant Street. Listen in the surrounding park as the carillonneur performs on a keyboard connected to 49 bells inside the tower. Tours of keyboard room and bells may be arranged through the carillonneurs. Free. Presented by Village of Mariemont. 271-8519. Mariemont.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill. Wine Bar Tasting, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road. 50 cents per taste. 984-9463. Montgomery.
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The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company puts on the comedy about a man who really likes the thought of getting married in “Engaged.” It is July 30-Aug. 2 and Aug. 6-9, at the company, 719 Race St., downtown. Tickets are $20-$26. Call 513-381-2273 or visit www.cincyshakes.com.
Life
Indian Hill Journal
July 30, 2009
Summertime and the living is ‌ ? “There is a pervasive form of contemporary violence ‌ and that is activism and overwork. The rush and pressure of modern life are a form, perhaps the most common form, of its innate violence. To allow oneself to be carried away by a multitude of conflicting concerns, to surrender to too many demands, to want to help everyone in everything, is to succumb to violence. It destroys our own inner capacity for peace.â€? Summertime is freneticisms antidote. It’s the time for which hammocks and lawn chairs were made, bicycles, tree-lined walking paths, picnic baskets and the song lyrics “slow down, you move too fast, you gotta make the morning last.â€? Notice: St. Benedict, the monk who founded the Benedictine Order, had a novel approach to help his novices live in the present
moment – which is the only place we really live. During their novitiate he asked them to temporarily take a special vow – Fidelity To The Present Moment. It meant a deliberate, concentrated giving of attention to what is immediately before you. “Age quod agis,� in Latin, “Do what you are doing.� He wanted them to notice and feel even the mundane. If washing dishes, notice the look and feel of the swirling soapy water, the sound, the smoothness, the comforting circular motion of their hand. This vow of attention required them to let go of the tendency of trying to do multiple things at once (no praise for multitaskers), of acting thoughtlessly, or to live in the past and worry over the future. The present moment has a fullness all its own.
Take off your shoes: Literally and figuratively summer says “Take off your shoes and walk in the grass, feel the earth on which you live, take a deep breath. Life’s too short for tight shoes. Loosen up and stop frowning. Touch the earth, the trees and flowers. At least for awhile resign as General Manager of The Universe.� Many burdens we carry are not even ours to carry. Summertime says “Take that load off your shoulders and let me refresh you.� Enjoy: That’s what the table server says as he or she places our food before us, “Enjoy!� We like the invitation. God says the same thing as he spreads before us the smorgasbord of life that Genesis says he found so good. One of my favorite prayers in a Sunday Mass says:
Make sure debt is yours before you pay it Beasley to pay more t h a n $2,000, for a bill belonging to a company of she Howard Ain which n e v e r Hey Howard! heard. “So I called the company and told them and they said they would erase the debt. I just want other people to be aware of these letters coming out,� Beasley said. Clara E. Martin of Anderson Township also got a collection letter for a debt that’s four years old. It was for an unpaid parking lot fee. But, upon close examination she found the license number for the car listed never belonged to her.
“If they had the correct license number then I would say, ‘Well, this could possibly be something legitimate.’ But it’s not,� she said. Although she wrote the bill collector and disputed the bill, it didn’t seem to make any difference. “Just recently I received another letter from them. This letter is not different than the first one, so this is not in response to what I wrote,� Martin said. So I told Martin to send another letter to the bill collector saying she doesn’t owe the debt – and send the letter by registered mail so they have to sign for it. That way you have proof they received it. She did that and has not heard from them again. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you
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need to send such a letter to protect your rights. If you feel the debt is not yours, tell the bill collector in writing to provide proof it belongs to you. Do not admit the debt is yours unless you are sure. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.
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During these tough economic times many people are faced with unpaid debts. In addition to bills you truly owe, you may also be hit with collection letters from companies who just hope you’ll pay. Some of these are socalled Zombie debts, those more than seven years old that have been sold to debt collection companies. Such bills often don’t belong to you, but are sent anyway because so many years have gone by and people have moved. Nancy Beasley of Sharonville got such a bill for a debt dating back to 1994. “I went to the Web site of the bill collection company and there’s no Web site listed. All I found were links to complaints,� she said. This bill collector wanted
“Lord, open our eyes to see your hand at work in the splendor of creation and in the beauty of human life. Touched by your hand, our world is holy. Help us to cherish the gifts that surround us, to share your blessings with our brothers and sisters, and to experience the joy of life in your presence.� To which I say a great, “Amen!�
Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at Father Lou columns@ Guntzelman community press.com Perspectives 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.
Parents are Mr. & Mrs. C. Michael Whittaker of Terrace Park, and Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Enright of Riverdale, New York.
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I wouldn’t be surprised if Psalm 23 was written in summertime. You know how it goes, “He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he refreshes my soul.� Summer invites tranquility, feeling at one with nature, choosing some positive and relaxing times in our lives. Here are some of the lessons of summer. Slow down: “There is more to life than increasing its speed,� said Gandhi. Most of us moderns feel obsessively driven. We stay on the treadmill all year long. We fear the silence of solitude or experience a certain personal guilt if our list of expectations isn’t accomplished immediately. Contemplative monk Thomas Merton considered excessive busyness a way of doing violence to ourselves,
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Life
July 30, 2009
Chocolate ’chips’ in to elevate zucchini bread I’ve been picking my Italian round zucchini, my Lebanese zucchini and my regular zucchini every day. I’ll make stuffed zucchini for supper tonight and if I
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have time, a chocolate zucchini bread. I wanted to share that recipe since it’s a little different than the norm.
From an anonymous reader. I haven’t tried this yet but it looks delicious. Let me know how you like
it. It’s a cross between a bread and a cake, so either name is appropriate. 11⁄2 cups shredded zucchini 1 cup flour
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⁄2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 ⁄4 teaspoon baking powder 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄2 to 3⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 ⁄4 teaspoon allspice 1 ⁄2 cup canola oil 1 ⁄2 cup sugar 1 ⁄2 cup light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 ⁄4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Two unusual zucchini: Lebanese and Italian round.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9-by-5 loaf pan. Set aside shredded zucchini. Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and allspice. Set aside. Beat oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until well blended and fold in zucchini. Add flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in chips. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 55 to 65 minutes. Place on wire rack to cool 10 minutes, then remove and finish cooling.
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1 pound cream cheese, softened 16 oz. Catalina salad dressing Garlic salt to taste Mix with mixer until smooth and creamy, but thick consistency. Use vegetables, crackers, chips or pretzels for dipping.
And the Barrington has something else you won’t find anywhere else: Your apartment will stay your apartment even if your care level changes. You won’t have to move to another apartment or worse, another building.
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2 cups whole wheat or regular pastina (or any short pasta) Olive oil 2 chicken breasts, cut up – a good 3 cups or so
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Topping: 1 cup bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese mixed Butter or substitute Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook pasta until just tender, about five minutes. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, film bottom of pan with olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for a couple of minutes. Add onions and garlic, stirring to combine, and cook until onions are soft and chicken is cooked, about five minutes. Put into bowl with pasta. Add tomatoes, mozzarella, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Put in sprayed casserole. Sprinkle crumb mixture on top, dot with small bits of butter. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Tips from Rita’s kitchen
*Water vs. Juice for kids in sports: For Bill, a Northeast Suburban Life reader, whose kids are playing sports. Hydration is paramount. If an activity lasts less than one hour, water is fine. If it lasts 60 to 90 minutes or longer, a 6 to 8 percent carbohydrate sports drink or diluted fruit juice (to dilute juice from concentrate – and try to use 100 percent juice – use at least twice the water recommended) is good. * Information from “The Official Snack Guide for Beleaguered Sports Parents” which yours truly, along with three talented colleagues, wrote!
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Boccone Dolce for Jean Jimmy Gherardi’s not so Hidden Valley Ranch dressing Tink’s Blueberry Buckle Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.
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1 nice onion, chopped – Rita about 11⁄2 cups Heikenfeld 2 - 3 Rita’s kitchen teaspoons garlic or bit more to taste 28 oz. diced tomatoes with juice 3 cups mozzarella Parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste
Lloyd Memorial High School Class of 1974 – is having its 35th class reunion Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 2. The class will meet at 5:15 p.m., in front of the high school for a tour of the school at 5:30 p.m. A party at Florence Nature Park will follow from 611:30 p.m., rain or shine. Cost is $4 per person. Classmates and guests are welcome, and should bring their own drinks, coolers and a snack to share. From 7-11 p.m., Aug. 1, will be the reunion with dancing at Brodnick Hall at St. Timothy Church in Union. Cost is $25 per person. Beer is $1, but soft drinks are included. Live music by Power House and a hot meal. At 10:30 a.m., Aug. 2, will be Christian Fellowship at the Railroad Park in Erlanger, led be classmates Scott Denham and Larry Bubb. Contact Debbie Schneider at 513-977-3035 or e-mail debbie.schneider@scripps.com. New Richmond High School Class of 1999 – will have its 10-year reunion at 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug.
1, at Great Scott in Amelia. RSVP to nrhs.classof99@gmail.com and join the group on Facebook and MySpace. Princeton Class of 1999– will be having its 10-year reunion. Classmates will meet 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Sharon Woods. Contact info for the committee is as follows: Kelli Martin, 678-516-6460; Will Munn, 513227-4481; Anna Dickson, 917605-4579; Rhonda Bristol, 513602-2891. Christman Family Reunion and Pig Roast – to be conducted Saturday, Aug. 8, on the 98-year-old Christman farm at 1955 Ethelynn Lane, Goshen. Come after 1 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and a covered dish, and something to keep it hot or cold as dinner isn’t until 4-5 p.m. Drinks and tableware will be provided. There will be games, swimming and a lot of time for visiting. Call Bill Christman at 7222870, Dick Christman at 257-5811 or Bob Christman at 722-3103.
Community
July 30, 2009
Indian Hill Journal
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Juliann Gardner, left, and several Bloom committee members at the Stepping Stones Center campus, from left, Gardner of Terrace Park, Amanda Voss of Madeira, Hester Sullivan of Terrace Park, Connie Laug of Terrace Park, Melanie Weiner of Indian Hill, Holly Long of Terrace Park and Mindy Weigel of Terrace Park.
be by Glenn Lindahl. “This party has taken on a flavor of an end-of-summer reunion. People are back in town after their travels, sharing the end of summer and the anticipation of fall. It’s a wonderful social occasion – ‘Let’s all gather at the Stepping Stones party,’” said Gardner. At the heart of the fun, the romance, the thrill of winning auction items, is one end – to continue Stepping Stones Center’s 47year-old mission of increasing independence, improv-
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Juliann Gardner gestures as she describes her vision of the party stroll by the lake.
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edge of this beautiful lake. We’re making sure kids with disabilities are able to get out on that lake and boat around,” she said. At a Bloom committee meeting, campers with disabilities were boating on the lake as Gardner described her vision for the party. “We want people to relate to where they are. Some years, the party happened inside the tent. This year, we want to incorporate the beautiful geography of place.” Bloom will include the traditional huge white party tent connected by a lighted walkway to what Gardner calls a “string of pearls” along the lake – open pavilion tents. “Each tent will have sumptuous silent auction items and passed hors d’oeuvres and a bounty of beverage. It’s a strolling, mingling party,” she said. “I envision people in the main tent and sauntering around the rim of the lake in early evening,” Gardner said. “It reminds me of a night-lit boardwalk or the main boulevard at old Coney Island. “I think the migrating and mingling within the party offerings is going to make it interesting and fun. This is not a static party. “There’s a reason we didn’t plan this party for March in the Hall of Mirrors. It’s always been about casually enjoying an evening together on a beautiful night, for a wonderful cause. “We’re knitting the structural pieces of the party on the terrain of Stepping Stones. Once the sun sets over the lake we’ll have the tiki torches and paper lanterns, the twinkle of the lights and the romance of fireflies and dancing and music.” In the main party tent will be music, dancing and food, with some of the region’s top restaurants represented. The dance band is Above the Bar. Cocktail music will
ing lives and promoting inclusion for children and adults with disabilities. Event co-chairs are Connie Cook Laug and Mindy Weigel, both of Terrace Park. Committee chairs include Juliann Gardner, logistics, Roseann Hayes of Terrace Park, beverage sponsors; Holly Long of Terrace Park, auction; Maureen Vignola of Terrace Park, corporate sponsors; Melanie Weiner of Indian Hill, food sponsors. General committee members include Holly Bortz and Tina Hesser of Terrace Park, Nancy Aichholz, Gail Fischer, Janet Krefting, Lisa Levine, Mary McGraw and Pam Terp, all of Indian Hill, Joan Johnson of Montgomery, Ann Bulger, Rachel Hamilton Clark and Peg Ruppert, all of Hyde Park, Stacy Blomeke of Mason, Lisa Caldemeyer of Columbia-Tusculum, Theresa Ciampone of Anderson, Kit Duval of East Walnut Hills and Julie Perrino of Liberty Township. For information on tickets, $125 per person, or to be a corporate sponsor or auction donor, contact Theresa Ciampone at Stepping Stones Center, 8314660, ext 12.
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Tent pavilions along the lake, lanterns vying with fireflies, and guests never more than a few steps from food, drink, music and fun. That’s the vision for Stepping Stones Center’s Bloom garden party, 6:30 p.m. to midnight Aug. 29 along the lake at Stepping Stones Center in Indian Hill. The person who makes that vision happen is Juliann Gardner of Terrace Park, the logistics chair for Bloom. “When Juliann sees something, it happens,” said Melanie Weiner of Indian Hill, who chairs the event’s food committee. “The committee, the staff at Stepping Stones, the volunteers – each one has key talents that make each piece work,” she said. “The first piece for a celebration or gathering is a common cause. Clearly good food, good drink and good people make a good party. Creating the infrastructure, the sparkle and the ambiance is about connecting the dots and building a celebratory flow,” she said. The Bloom committee members are masters of the detail. The day before the event, a committee harvests at a flower farm and floral arrangers create more than 50 fresh flower arrangements. Lighting includes gently glowing paper lanterns and white lights as well as strategically placed accent lighting. Servers pass hors d’oeuvres through the crowd. Food stations feature delicacies from some of the area’s top restaurants. And beverages, including signature Bloom cocktails, are available at staffed bars throughout the party. Stepping Stones’ Bloom garden party blooms in a different location each year, as community leaders open their own gardens and grounds to the huge tented party. This year, Bob and Brynne Coletti of Indian Hill are bringing the party home to the Stepping Stones Center’s 23-acre grounds at 5650 Given Road, in Indian Hill. The 47-year-old United Way partner agency serves children and adults with disabilities in programs ranging from early childhood education to summer day and residential camps, to adult programs and the region’s only alternative education program for students with autism and intense behavior challenges. “This is an exciting year,” said Gardner. “I want people to relate to where they are. We’re in the heart of the cause. We’re on the
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Religion
July 30, 2009
Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church
AMERICAN BAPTIST
Sunday Morning 9:30am & 11:00am
Wednesday Evening 6:00pm - Buffet Dinner Worship and Small Group 6:45pm - Programs and Classes for all ages.
INTERDENOMINATIONAL
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Sunday Service 10:30am
FELLOWSHIP CHURCH (Preaching the Gospel of Hope) 6830 School Street
Cincinnati Country Day School 272-5800 www.horizoncc.com
Classes for all ages.
INDIAN HILL Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 Phone 513-561-6805 Fax 513-561-0894 Sunday Worship 8am & 9:30am
MT WASHINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH
www.IndianHillChurch.org
Sunday Services
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2021 Sutton Ave
231-4445
Sunday School -All Ages ........9:00am Worship Gathering ...........10:00am Wednesday Night....6:15pm dinner & 7:00pm...Children/Youth/Adult Classes Nursery Provided Handicapped Accessible www.mwbcares.net
BAPTIST FORESTVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 1311 Nagel Rd
474-3884
Brent Jones, Senior Pastor Jeff Beckley, Youth Pastor
10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Worship 6:00pm Sunday Evening Service 7:00pm Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer & Youth Programs for Pre K-12 Supervised nursery during all services
Hyde Park Baptist Church Michigan & Erie Ave
513-321-5856 Bill Rillo, Pastor Sunday Worship Services: 11:00am & 6:00pm Sunday School: 9:45am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm www.hydeparkbaptistchurch.org
ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. GERTRUDE PARISH
7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery (East of I-71 on Pfeiffer Rd) Worship Schedule 10:00 a.m. Worship and Holy Communion Baby sitter provided Pastor: Josh Miller ascensionlutheranchurch.com
Good Shepherd (E LCA) www.goodshepherd.com
7701 Kenwood Rd.
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(across from Kenwood Towne Centre) Saturday night at 5:00 and Sunday morning at 8:00, 9:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Pastors: Larry Donner, Pat Badkey, Jesse Abbott
UNITED METHODIST 7515 Forest Rd. at Beechmont Ave 231-4172 Sr. Pastor Mark Rowland Ann Luzader, Mike Carnevale Traditional Service 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Service 9:30 & 11:00am (Nursery care from 9:15am-12:15pm.) Sunday School for Children & Adults at 9:30am & 11:00am. Youth Fellowship (grade 7-12), 6-8pm. www.andersonhillsumc
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271-8442
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Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided
Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor
PRESBYTERIAN Knox Presbyterian Church
100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park,OH 831-2052 www.stthomasepiscopal.org Saturday: 5:00pm Holy Eucharist Sunday 7:45am Holy Eucharist* 8:34am Summer Breakfast 10:00am Holy Eucharist* 11:00am Fellowship & Refreshments *Child care available
Ascension’s Sunday worship service is at 10 a.m. Sunday school and adult forum begin at 9 a.m. A nursery is provided during the worship service. The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288; www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.
Chabad Jewish Center
The center is hosting a Mexican Fiesta from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, in Cafe Chabad. The Mexican buffet includes fish tacos, fajitas, tortillas, burritos, nachos, guacamole and more. There is a cash bar available. Music is by Zumba. The event is open to adults only. The cost is $22; Half price admission for friends. Reservations are required, and are available online. Call 793-5200 or visit
Church of the Saviour United Methodist
School Supplies are being collected for the children at Wesley Chapel in Over-the-Rhine. Vendors are needed for the Fall Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Crafters and vendors are invited to call the church for details. Summer Reading Group will discuss “Rebecca” by Daphne DuMaurier from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31. Call the church for details. COS Readers will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Harper’s Point Panera to discuss this year’s classic, “The Great Gatsby,” by F.Scott Fitzgerald. Contact the church for details. Looking ahead, September’s book will be “The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief,” by Francis S. Collins. Disciple Bible Study is open for registration for fall classes. Disciple Bible Study is an intensive 32-34 week study of the Bible that
Connections Christian Church
The church has contemporary worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The church is at 7421 East Galbraith Road, Madeira; 791-8348.
Faith Christian Fellowship Church
Rock Church ministry for seventh through 12th grade meets the third Saturday of each month 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Features DJ, dancing, games, prizes and concessions. The church is at 6800 School St., Newtown; 271-8442.
First Baptist Church of Newtown
The church is hosting Christian recording artist Michael Robert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2. Visit MichaelRobertMusic.com. The church is at 6944 Main St., Newtown; 561-5213.
QUALITY, PERSONAL CARE Dr. Brian Webs t er is now accepting new patients
Specializing in Internal Medicine Adult Medicine Diabetes Hypertension Lipids, Allergy/Sinus Diagnostic Testing Nutrition Counseling
Dr. Brian Webster
513-891-3664
Primary Care Physicians of Northeast Cincinnati, Inc.
8041 Hosbrook Road, Suite 200 (in Kenwood)
Observatoryy & Michigan g Aves (513)321-2573 Rev Thomas D York, Pastor Rev Christena A Alcorn, Assoc Pastor Sunday Worship Service 9:15 & 11:00am Sunday School & Child Care Wheelchair Accessible
2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301 Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery Thursday “Unplugged” Service 7:00pm 6/11-8/20, with Nursery
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MT. WASHINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6365 Corbly Road 513-231-3946 Rev. Thomas A. Gaiser Worship Service 10:00am Nursery Provided Visitors Welcomed
MADEIRA-SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.MSPConline.org
8000 Miami Ave. 791-4470 Summer Worship at 10:30am Children’s Church during worship Child Care Available
"A Family in Christ and a Beacon of God’s Love for Over 150 years"
You’ll see great teachers inspiring them to new heights. We’ll bring out the best in your child.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST HERITAGE UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN CHURCH
2710 Newtown Rd. 231-8634
EVANGELICAL COVENANT 8221 Miami Rd. (corner of Galbraith)
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Ascension Lutheran Church
The church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible Study is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 8105 Beech Ave., Deer Park; 793-7422.
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist 3035 Erie Ave 871-0245
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Church of God of Prophecy
includes elements of fellowship, prayer, video, Bible study and discussion. Call the church for details and a list of classes. Give Moms a Break is from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. It is open to children 6 months-kindergarten. The cost is $10 for one child and $15 for families of two or more. Reservations can be made by calling the church office. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.
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Church (513) 561-5954 • (513) 561-5020 School Miami Ave & Shawnee Run Rd. www.stgertrude.org Mass Schedule Daily: 7:00, 8:00 & 11:30AM Saturday: 4:30PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00AM 12:30 & 6:00PM
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“Divorce Care,” a 13-week program that addresses emotional issues associated with divorce, is being offered Sept. 8-Nov. 30. The sessions are offered free of charge from 7-9 p.m. at the church. Experts on topics such as anger, resentment and loneliness will conduct the meetings in a support group setting. For more information contact Melanie Stearns at 561-4220. The chapel is at 5125 Drake Road, Indian Hill; 561-4220.
www.chabadba.com. The address is 3977 Hunt Road, Blue Ash; 793-5200.
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Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School classes and nursery care for children and youth
Ohio Connections Academy’s full-time, online, home-based public school program for grades K-12 uses personalized plans, one-on-one attention from certified teachers, and leading-edge technology tools. Bring out the best in your child. Find out more today.
Call 800-382-6019, or visit ConnectionsAcademy.com.
“One Church, Many Paths” www.huuc.net
Innovative & High energy
Traditonal Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00am www.stpaulcommunityumc.org
NON-DENOMINATIONAL Connections Christian Church 7421 East Galbraith Cincinnati, OH 45243
Phone: 513-791-8348 • Fax: 513-791-5648
Jeff Hill • Minister
www.connectionscc.org Worship Service 10:30am Sunday School 9:15 am
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST United Church of Christ in Oakley
4100 Taylor Ave 871-3136 E-Mail uccoakley@juno.com
Attend a free information session.
Sunday Worship 10:00am Adult Bible Study 9:00am, Youth Sunday School 10:00am Childcare provided for Infants and Toddlers
Tuesday, August 4, 6:30 PM Baldwin Wallace College East 25700 Science Park Drive Beachwood, OH 44122
www.community-cleveland.com/cc/uccoakley Judy Jackson, Pastor
“Partners with Jesus in the Community and the World”
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Indian Hill residents on the Wilmington historic tour are, from left, Rosemary and Dr. Frank Welsh, Barbara Harding and Sally Heckscher.
Indian Hill groups tour Wilmington Indian Hill members of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Ohio and the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Ohio, with spouses, took a day trip to Wilmington for a tour of its historical district. Society of Colonial Wars member Dr. M. Donald Hayes hosted the group in his 1860 Italianate home and told them about its antiques and family heirlooms. The tour also included the ornate, art deco Murphy Theatre, the Clinton
County Historical Society, the Clinton County Courthouse and lunch at the Tudor-style General Denver Hotel. Both societies promote appreciation of America’s colonial history and heritage through educational projects and scholarships and by inspiring patriotic service. The Colonial Dames also work on historic preservation. Web site for the Colonial Dames is www.nscda.org and for the Colonial Wars is http://colonialwarsoh.org.
Drake Planetarium hosts laser shows This summer, Drake Planetarium is bringing some of rock music’s biggest groups to the tristate with a Laser Show Series that lights up the planetarium skies. Shows that feature heavy rockers Metallica, the Irish mega-band U2, classic 1970s rockers Pink Floyd, and the influential Beatles fill the bill now through Aug. 9. Families will love the full-dome animated show, “Legends of the Night Sky,” which takes a lighthearted and imaginative look at the myths and stories associated with the constellations Perseus, Andromeda and Orion. Thousands of handdrawn images were created to give the audience the sensation of being in the middle of an animated cartoon. Scenes from this show have won first place awards from the International Laser Display Association, in 1999 and again in 2000. This humorous show appeals to kids and parents
alike. The laser shows incorporate classical-style 2D animation, computer-generated 3D animation and abstract geometrics. Music will envelop each person with the full surround-sound experience, combining with the dazzling laser display that will leave the audience enthralled with an experience that reaches new heights. The entire show schedule is found at www.drakeplanetarium.org. Tickets are $7 in advance, $8 at the door or as a family four-pack for $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at www.drakeplanetarium.org or by calling 396-5578.
Concours d’ Elegance celebrates successful event The Ault Park Concours d’ Elegance, an annual classic car show with all net proceeds benefiting The Arthritis Foundation, Ohio Valley Chapter, displayed 233 vehicles and nearly 5,000 people attended the recent event themed “Excellence in German Design and Engineering.” “We had an amazing event this year, particularly considering the current economic conditions. Not only did we have record attendance for Sunday’s Concours, our Friday night fundraising event and Saturday countryside tour and
garage party were extremely well-attended” said Sue Willis, executive director of the Cincinnati Concours d’ Elegance Foundation. Already being planned, the 2010 Ault Park Concours d’ Elegance will be held Sunday, June 13, 2010, with the theme to be announced in the coming months. To view a list of the 2009 Ault Park Concours d’ Elegance award-winners, go to www.ohioconcours.com/pre ss.asp. To learn more about the Ault Park Concours d’ Elegance, visit www.ohioconcours.com.
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At Given Road at Camp Livingston, July 3.
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Threatening letter received at 6500 block of North Clippinger Lane, July 7.
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Fireworks in mailbox at 8800 block of Given Road, July 4.
A Blackberry was taken at 5600 block of Given Road, July 6.
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About real estate transfers
8165 Keller Rd.: Kiefer Dale Tr @3 to West Stephen F.; $975,000.
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May Festival Chorus hosts auditions The Cincinnati May Festival Chorus will hold auditions during the last week of August for the 2009-2010 May Festival season. This ensemble not only performs a series of five concerts during the May Festival but also functions as the chorus in residence for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. The 2010 May Festival is scheduled for May 14-22, 2010.
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is a 140-member volunteer ensemble under the direction of Robert Porco. The May Festival was established in 1873 and is the oldest continuous choral festival in the Western Hemisphere. The May Festival Chorus has gained national and international recognition for performances in the annual May Festival, under the direction of James Conlon, and for frequent appear-
For additional information or to schedule an audition for membership in next season’s May Festival Chorus call the May Festival Office at 744-3229. Those auditioning will be expected to perform a prepared classical vocal solo, either in English or in a foreign language. Vocalization and sight-reading are also required elements of the audition process. The May Festival Chorus
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Cincinnati shoppers will soon have five new reasons to celebrate as Kenwood Towne Centre welcomes the addition of four new shops and a restaurant to its tenant mix. The new additions are part of the new Nordstrom wing expansion which will open in September. Vera Bradley, a leading designer of handbags, travel accessories, stationary and eyewear will feature the entire range of Vera Bradley products. Jule, a store which presents a mix of fashion jewelry, handbags, belts, watches, sunglasses and gifts,
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BeautifulBeach.com leads you to NW Florida’s Beach Vacation Rentals along the beaches of South Walton. Luxurious gulf-front homes, seaside condos and cottages. Dune Allen Realty, 50 yrs of excellent service and accommodations. 888-267-2121 or visit www.BeautifulBeach.com
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adjacent to the highly anticipated opening of Cincinnati’s only Nordstrom store on Sept. 25. These retailers will complement the recent openings of more than 12,300square feet of new stores, including Ilori, Pump Salon, Lego, Oakley, Teavana and Journey’s. More retailers opening later this year include H&M, Hot Topic and Yagoot. For more information about Kenwood Towne Center and General Growth Properties, visit www.ggp.com.
BUSINESS UPDATE Flower co-op
Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road in Indian Hill, is currently conducting a flower co-op. By buying a seasonal share for $50, flower-sharers can make 10 bouquets of 25 stems each from now until the first frost.
The flower co-op at Turner Farm is part of the farm’s mission to sustain farmland and promote education through the practice of community-supported agriculture. For more information, call 561-7400 or visit www.turnerfarm.org.
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The Doolin House Bed & Breakfast
Somerset, Kentucky’s Premiere Inn Located Just Minutes from Lake Cumberland
There is a joke among friends here, “It’s a Phoenix that has risen from the ashes. ”When Charles and Allison Hahn Sobieck purchased the property at 502 North Main Street (in Somerset, Kentucky), there was a lot of work to be done, to say the least. With the vision of a B & B and a home in ruins, there were little choices. The dilapidated structure was removed, then reconstructed as it had been in the 1850’s. It’s a brand new home. A bit of an unusual concept for a bed and breakfast. “We reconstructed the home from scratch. This gave us the benefit of designing every amenity possible along the way, ”said Allison Sobieck, owner. Every room is equipped with many amenities you don’t often find in a traditional bed and breakfast, but rather a fine hotel. Every room has a full sized closet with a pair of micro-fiber robes hanging in them, 400- count Egyptian cotton sheets, cable TV with DVD players, queen sized beds, and a host of other things. For instance, 2 rooms have gas fireplaces and 3 rooms have whirlpool tubs. We even offer many add on amenities such as massage, dinner, flowers, etc…
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The rooms are only half of the reason to come to The Doolin House. Owners Charles and Allison just happen to both be chefs. Some of the breakfast specialties include Caramel Banana French Toast and Southern Eggs Benedict (2 fried green tomatoes topped with 2 slices of smoked bacon, 2 eggs over easy and Hollandaise). Chuck is usually in charge of breakfast and tries to do new and different things every day. Chef Chuck pointed out, “It’s fun to experiment with breakfast. It’s the one meal that encompasses all foods. It’s perfectly acceptable to see smoked salmon or a pork cutlet at the breakfast table. ”For those in no rush to rise and shine, breakfast in bed is served at no additional charge. When you need a weekend get away that’s not too far from home or you are planning your summer vacation to beautiful Lake Cumberland, remember that The Doolin House Bed and Breakfast is only a phone call away.
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Jacob Swafford, no age given, 4303 Redmont, open container, July 3. Coulton Borders, no age given, 5736 Crabapple Lane, drugs, July 7.
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