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Indian Hill Latin Club students who participated in a recent “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk are, left to right, Eddie Fink, Anna Closser, Anna Richey and Sam Berten, as well as Latin instructor Melissa Burgess.

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Hey kids! It’s time to start writing your letters to Santa and send them in to the Community Press, where they will be published on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Please send your brief letter to Santa to Melissa Hayden, Santa’s Helper, 394 Wards Corner Road, Loveland, OH 45140 or via e-mail to mhayden@communitypress.com. Be sure to include your child’s name, age, the community you live in and the Community Press paper you read, as well as a telephone number we can use to contact you if we require additional information. You may also include a nonreturnable photogaph (or JPG image) that may appear with your letter. Letters and photos are due no later than Friday, Nov. 13. For the Postmaster

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What impressed sophomore Anna Richey was the sea of pink T-shirts. She said they were all united for a cause. “What was great was we saw a huge crowd all doing the same thing,” said Richey, who attends Indian Hill High School. Richey and 10 other students in the Indian Hill Latin Club participated in a recent “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk sponsored by the American Cancer Society. This was the 10th year the Latin Club has participated in the event. This year they raised $925, Richey said. “It was both personal and professional,” said Latin instructor Melissa Burgess, who like a number of the Latin Club members has been impacted by cancer in some way. The club initially became involved when Burgess and fellow Latin instructor Sherwin Little wanted to help out a peer who had been diagnosed with cancer.

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The Indian Hill Latin Club participated in a recent “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk. “It was all for the cause,” said sophomore Anna Closser about her participation. This was the second walk for freshman Eddie Fink.

“Both of my grandmas had breast cancer, so I felt obligated to participate,” said Fink. Freshman Sam Berten said she was surprised at how many Tris-

tate people are impacted by breast cancer. “It was cool to be a part of something this big,” she said about being able to help raise money.

Road closures looming in Indian Hill By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com

Indian Hill residents will soon be faced with road closures, onelane roads and construction signs as work begins on water main repairs. During last week’s Indian Hill Village Council meeting, Mayor Eppa Rixey said water main improvements are expected to go to bid in November, with work to follow soon after. He said the project will close sections of Graves Road and Given Road, and portions of Shawnee Run Road will be restricted to one lane. The $8 million project is expected to take about six months

and be completed in the spring of 2010. “Whenever we do these water main projects they’re no fun,” said City Manager Mike Rixey Burns, noting residents’ reluctance to deal with the upcoming traffic issues. Rixey said the improvements may increase water pressure for fire hydrants and homes. The water main improvements are the first phase of the project, with the second depending on the results. Rixey said if the improvements starting in the coming months

In other news Here’s a look at other topics of discussion from last week’s Indian Hill Village Council meeting: • A resident asked Village Council to discuss placing a veterans memorial somewhere in the village. Councilman David Ottenjohn said the idea will be placed before the village Grounds Committee, where it will discussed. City Manager Mike Burns said he plans to talk with neighboring don’t improve water pressure, the village may look to repair more water mains in other areas of the village or it may consider building a new water tower.

communities that have memorials to get some ideas. • Council discussed eight to 10 recent noise complaints due to weddings at Peterloon Farm and Greenacres Arts Center. Councilman Keith Rabenold said the village is working with both sides of these complaints to reach an agreement. • Indian Hill Water Works will soon be advertising for bids for rock salt in preparation for the winter months. He said village officials are hoping the first phase increases water pressure and fire flow. “We’re really trying to avoid another tower,” Rixey said.

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The Mariemont Inn is preparing for a murder. As professional actors mingle among the crowd, guests will have to find the suspect during the first-ever murder mystery dinner at the Mariemont Inn on Friday, Oct. 30. Mariemont Inn General Manager Bill Spinnenweber said the Inn was a common place for community entertainment in the first-half of the 20th century and he’d like to see it return to that status. “We want to bring back that nostalgia and that environment, and introduce a new audience to the area,” he said. “We have a built-in theme and environment that helps cultivate this unique offering for the area.” The murder mystery includes a three-course meal, the “Night of 1,000

involved and have to make it fun and interactive,” Scavo said of what it takes for a successful murder mystery. “You get people involved in the murder, give them clue sheets and incentives to pay attention.” Spinnenweber said the production company makes the play fun and guests of all ages are welcome. He said the Mariemont Inn is using the murder mystery dinner as a way to test a new tradition. If it goes well, Spinnenweber said he’d like to host theme parties once a month to bring the facility back to its roots as a central hub for entertainment. For those who have never attended a murder mystery dinner, Scavo said they should expected something different. “It’s all light-hearted. It’s not like Clue,” he said. “There’s a lot of comedy involved (and) just enjoy yourself.”

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Teacher promotes new learning style By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

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Bonnie Storms holds “The Wicked Witch of Walton” at her home in Columbia Township. Her children found the oddly-shaped piece of wood behind her home about 40 years ago, and she’s kept it ever since.

Woman finds ‘witch’ in backyard By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com

Most people would consider “witches” a bad discovery, but Bonnie Storms has been keeping one in her home for more than 40 years. Storms, who moved to Columbia Township with her family in 1967, said her children were exploring their backyard after moving into the house when they stumbled upon a piece of wood that very closely resembles the head of a witch. The children, now adults with children of their own, brought their interesting find to their mother. “That was just really

incredible,” she said. Storms said she’s kept the piece of wood for more than 40 years, and it “looks just like it did then.” “The Witch of Walton Creek,” as the piece of wood is called, has led a full life. It’s been to numerous showand-tells at her children’s elementary schools, been shown off to visitors and Storms said it now scares her grandchildren when they come to visit. Storms said her boys, Paul and Dan, have moved away and have wondered why she kept the oddlyshaped piece of wood. She said she’s always liked it, and its resemblance of a witch.

Cincinnati Country Day School chemistry instructor Paula Butler is promoting a new style of learning. Defining it as a “collaborative approach to learning,” Butler has not only been using it in the classroom, but she also led a discussion on it at a recent workshop. Called POGIL, which stands for “Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning,” it promotes teamwork and role playing. “It’s not just sitting in a classroom listening to a lecture,” said Butler, a resident of Madeira. During a chemistry activity, the students work in groups of four with each student taking on a specific role. Typically, these roles are manager, spokesperson, analyst and quality control. “The students do more than listen to scientific facts,” said Butler. “They are engaged in the learning process.” Butler has been using the POGIL method of instruction since 2006. However, she said it is only recently that it has begun to catch on locally. Butler led a recent seminar on POGIL at Fairfield

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Cincinnati Country Day School chemistry instructor Paula Butler uses a method of teaching that promotes teamwork and scientific role playing. Senior High School. She said it is not the only method she uses to teach, but that it has had a positive impact on the students. “I like how it is out-of-

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Choo Choo’s negotiates two-year lease Madeira City Council agreed Oct. 12 to renew a lease allowing Choo Choo’s Restaurant to continue operating at the city-owned Railroad Depot on Railroad Avenue. MDR Enterprises, which operates Choo Choo’s, will pay the city $1,400 a month or 3 percent of that

month’s gross sales, whichever is greater, the first year and $1,450 a month or 3 percent of that month’s gross sales, whichever is greater, the second year of the two-year lease. City council tabled a different proposed two-year lease with MDR Enterprises Sept. 28, saying the base monthly rents of $1,325 the first year and $1,400

the second year were under market rates. Council ask City Manager Tom Moeller to renegotiate the lease. Also Sept. 28, council tabled a proposed one-year renewal lease with the Madeira Woman’s Club to operate a retail shop at the Hosbrook House on Miami Avenue, saying it wanted information about donations to the community generated by the club’s sales.

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The Kindervelt No. 50 fashion show and luncheon filled the Kenwood Country Club in support of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. More than 250 local residents attended the event.

Stylish fundraiser Kindervelt No. 50, a group of Indian Hill women, recently conducted its annual luncheon and fashion show at Kenwood Country Club.

The event featured local vendors, a silent auction, a raffle and a fashion show featuring group members and others showing off new items from various local shops. Lynette Wilder, publicity chair for the fashion show, said all the proceeds from the luncheon will go toward Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Division of Asthma Research.

Wilder said last year’s fashion show brought in about $51,000, and the approximately 70 community groups combined raised $450,000 for the hospital. “I thought it was wonderful. I was very excited to see people come out and support Cincinnati Children’s Hospital,” said Sia Ruppert, a past president of the group and current citywide board member.

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Dr. Peter McKenna is flanked by nurses Laura Johnson (left) and Beth Jacob during the luncheon. McKenna and VeinSolutions co-sponsored the event.

Indian Hill residents Jane Wildman (left) and Paula Ott socialize with friends prior to the fashion show.

Flora Schwartz (left) of Cincy Designer Shoes, shows Symmes Township resident Marisela Amaya some of the shoes on display prior to the luncheon.

Indian Hill residents Elizabeth Bieser (left), Sheila Miller (center, event chair) and Hyde Park resident Chelsey Bieser enjoy mingling with the crowd before the fashion show begins.

More than 250 people packed the Kenwood Country Club to watch the fashion show. Proceeds benefited Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

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Susan Wright and Shelley Poffenberger strike a pose together on the runway during the fashion show.

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Benefit concert to help Deer Park Band Community Press Staff Report

The second annual Rusty Ball, a large benefit concert performed by ’80s cover band The Rusty Griswolds, has selected Deer Park High School’s Presidents Council as one of its beneficiaries.

The concert will be at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Duke Energy Center. General admission tickets are $50, with $30 going to benefit the Presidents Council, which benefits the PTO and the Deer Park Band.

There are 90 beneficiaries for the concert. Tickets can be ordered online at www.therustyball.com and concert goers can select the Presidents Council as the organization that their contribution will support.

BRIEFLY East Kemper Road will be closed at Loveland-Madeira Road in Symmes Township beginning Tuesday, Nov. 3. Work being performed by Indiana & Ohio Railroad is pavement repair at the crossing and is anticipated to take two days for completion. Any problems/questions should be directed to either Biff Konrad at Indiana & Ohio RR at: 513-860-1000 ext. 133 or to Arnold Secen with the Hamilton County Engineer at 513-946-8430. Hamilton County’s detour will be routed over Loveland-

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Montgomery has a book club that meets the first Monday of every month. Register for the group, which is kept to 15 members, by calling 8912424. November’s featured book will be Carlos Ruiz Zafon’s Shadow of the Wind. The group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at the Montgomery Inn.

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Interim organist Judy Evans, left, and music director Neal Hamlin sit next to Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church’s Casavant pipe organ. The church will start its next organ concert series Sunday, Nov. 1.

Organ concert series hits just the right note By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

around the world,” she said. Hamlin, who has been music director at the church for 16 years, said his fondness for the pipe organ began as a youth listening to the one in St. Thomas Church in New York City. “When the organ was installed (at Hyde Park Church) it was envisioned as being a magnet that would bring people here,” he said. Evans said the performers also have an appeal. “You get a flavor of who these people are,” she said. Admission to the concert is free. Donations will be accepted. For information, call 871-1345 or visit the church’s Web site at www. hydeparkchurch.com.

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Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church will open its organ concert series with one of its youngest performers. Christopher Houlihan, 22, a recipient of numerous honors, will perform 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the church, 1345 Grace Ave. The series typically features three different performers. Additional programs will be Sundays in January and April. “We have a reputation for having a fine (organ), a fine room and a fine audience,” said music director Neal Hamlin, a resident of Anderson Township. The pipe organ is a Casa-

What: Organ concert featuring organist Christopher Houlihan. When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. Where: Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 1345 Grace Ave. vant with a combined total of 4,843 pipes. The series, which is in its sixth year, attracts a large audience, said Judy Evans, interim organist and interim director of the organ concert series. Evans, who also lives in Anderson Township, said an effort is made to bring in high-caliber performers. “The church has featured 15 different organists from

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This week in soccer

• Cincinnati Country Day girls shut out Seven Hills 1-0, Oct. 15. Blythe Gross-Hutton made 10 saves. Lily Cohen scored CCD’s goal. CCD advances to 10-3-1 with the win. • Indian Hill High School boys tied with Cincinnati Country Day 0-0, Oct. 17. CCD’s Ryan Galloway made five saves. Indian Hill’s Brandon Ward made five saves. Indian Hill is 2-11-2 with the tie; CCF is 8-6-1 with the tie. • Indian Hill girls beat Cincinnati Country Day 1-0, Oct. 17. Kaeli Flaska scored the goal. Indian Hills’ Katie Markesberry made four saves. Indian Hill advances to 8-4-4 with the win.

Soccer sectionals

• Cincinnati Country Day girls beat Taylor High School 2-1, Oct. 19, in Division II Sectionals Lily Cohen and Abby McInturf scored CCD’s goals. CCD advances to 11-4-1 with the win. • Ursuline Academy girls shut out Mt. Healthy High School 9-0, Oct. 19, in Division I Sectionals. Desirae Ball and Alexis Fiehrer each scored two goals and Lyneesa McGee, Katie Rust, Zoe Curry, Sarah Byrne and Libby Prickle each scored one goal. Ursuline’s Erika Wolfer and Morgan Holliday were the keepers. • Indian Hill High School boys shut out Goshen High School 4-0, Oct. 20, in Divison II Sectionals. Brandon Ward made one save for Indian Hill. Connor Powers, Jackson Kirk, Jack Myers and Michael Fiore scored the goals. Indian Hill advances to 3-11-2 with the win. • Cincinnati Country Day boys shut out Clark Montessori 1-0, Oct. 20 in Division III Sectionals. Ryan Galloway made five saves for CCD. Joey Fritz scored the goal. CCD advances to 9-6-1 with the win. • Indian Hill girls shut out Clermont Northeastern, Oct. 21, in Division II. Katie Markesbery made two saves for Indian Hill. Maddie Palmer, Susan Plunkett and Kaeli Flaska scored the goals. Indian Hill advances to 10-4-4 with the win. Indian Hill advances to 10-4-4 with the win. Indian Hill advances to play Mariemont and New Richmond Monday, Oct. 25. • Ursuline Academy girls shut out Kings High School 10, Oct. 21, in Division I. Ursuline’s Erika Wolfer made four saves. Alexis Fiehrer scored the goal. Ursuline advances to 13-4-1 with the win.

This week in volleyball

• Indian Hill High School beat Wyoming High School 29-27, 25-21, 25-22, Oct. 15. Indian Hill advances to 14-8 with the win. • Cincinnati Country Day beat Lockland High School 25-14, 25-18, 25-18, Oct. 17, in the Division IV Sectional Tournament. • Indian Hill beat Finneytown 25-15, 25-18, 25-10, Oct. 17, in the Division II Sectional Tournament. • Indian Hill beat Taylor High School 23-25, 23-25, 2521, 25-17, 15-8, Oct. 20, in Division II Sectionals. • Indian Hill beat Taylor High School 23-25, 23-25, 2521, 25-17, 15-8, Oct. 21, in Division II Sectionals.

This week in cross country

Indian Hill High School girls coach Sue Savage was named Coach of the Year at the Cincinnati Hills League Championships, Oct. 17, after the Indian Hill girls placed first with a score of 36. Indian Hills’ Elizabeth Heinbach was named Runner of the Year after finishing first at 19:28.

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Indians, 7-2, prepare for CHCA in Week 10 By Anthony Amorini aamorini@communitypress.com

The practice schedule for a banged-up Max Dietz will continue seeing alterations as Cincinnati Country Day, most likely a playoff-bound team, and its top back prepare for week 10. Dietz, who cracked the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the second-consecutive season in week nine, and the Indians host Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (63, 3-2) in week 10 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. CHCA put up its highest point total of the season with its week-nine win over Clark Montessori, 63-27. CCD improved to 7-2 with its week-nine win over New Miami, 34-0. Like CHCA, the Indians are 3-2 in Miami Valley Conference play. “It will be a challenge, that’s for sure,” CCD head coach Tim Dunn said. “Week 10 is always a big week and CHCA is always a great opponent. “It would be nice to finish the regular season on a good note,” Dunn added. Playoff prognosticator

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Indian Hill’s Jacob Bauer breaks off a big run against Finneytown. Steve Shuck predicts the Indians will finish as the No. 7 seed in the Division VI Region 24 bracket. CCD was No. 4 in the Division VI Region 24 Harbin Ratings for week eight with a 6-2 record and 10.10 computer average. Marion Local was at No. 8 with a 7.84 average. The top eight teams in the ratings advance to the playoffs with the top four teams hosting a home game in the first round. If the season ended after eight weeks, CCD would have hosted No. 5 Waynesfield-Goshen (7-1 record for

9.675 average) in the first round of the Division VI playoffs. CCD last made the playoffs in 2004. “It would be great to get back. We used to get there every year and it would be a great accomplishment for the seniors,” Dunn said of the playoffs. “It’s been a bunch of overachievers.” The Indians only have five seniors including Dietz, Matt Lesser, Clint Thomas, Matthew Mack and Lawrence Ervin. Ervin, a co-captain for the Indians, suffered a season-ending injury with a

broken foot before the 2009 campaign began. Dietz, a Hyde Park resident, has also been battling a foot injury. Though Dietz was sidelined for CCD’s week-nine loss to North College Hill, Dunn doesn’t see the senior back taking many breaks from the field during critical games in the coming weeks. “It’s something he will just have to deal with game by game,” Dunn said, assuming Dietz won’t be back at 100-percent for week 10 or the start of the playoffs. “We haven’t padded him up in a while (in practice),” Dunn said of Dietz. “He does everything (punter, kicker and leader of both offense and defense) for us. He has a very modified practice schedule.” In week nine, Dietz ran for 125 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries to help lift CCD over New Miami, 34-0. Dietz has rushed for 100 yards or more during 6-of-8 starts this fall including a season-high 191 rushing yards in week eight. All told, Dietz has rushed

for 1,063 yards this season after also topping the 1,000-yard mark in 2008. Quarterback Jake Dietz, Max’s sophomore brother, threw for 140 yards and two touchdowns against New Miami. As far as the battle for the MVC title, North College Hill (9-0, 5-0) kept its undefeated season alive with its week-nine win over Lockland (8-1, 5-1), 34-16. North College Hill hosts New Miami (1-8) in week 10 with a win locking down first place in the MVC for the Trojans. Lockland plays host to Fayetteville.

Indian Hill 62, Finneytown 0

Indian Hill moved to 6-3 on the season with a 62-0 blowout over Finneytown. Sam Hendricks led Indian Hill with 171 rushing yards and five touchdowns on just 13 carries. Jacob Bauer had 106 rushing yards on 11 carries and had two touchdown runs. Sam Voss had 68 rushing yards and one touchdown to go with 43 passing yards and one touchdown pass. Indian Hill had 518 total yards. The Braves face undefeated Wyoming (9-0) on the road on Oct. 30 to decide the CHL title.

Indian Hill tennis makes final four By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com

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Indian Hill’s Kelsey Matthews returns the ball to CHCA’s Holly Dahmus during their sectional final tennis match Oct. 10. Matthews qualified for the state singles tournament.

The Indian Hill girls’ tennis team had one major goal heading into the 2009 season: Make the final four of the state team tournament. The Braves did just that with a win over Wyoming to advance to the final four in Columbus. “The girls were so excited,” head coach Lindsay Morris said. “Every year we talk about making it to state and they finally did it. It was the highlight of our season.” The Braves took down a tough Wyoming team to get there, after the Cowboys had upset CHCA. CHCA is the only team to defeat Indian Hill this year. “I think, in a way, it was good to have one loss,” Morris said. “It gave the girls a taste of it and they knew they didn’t like it so it made them work even harder so it wouldn’t happen again.”

With the Braves returning seven of their 10 players next season, Morris said the experience at state should be beneficial for next year. “We are just thrilled to be a part of the state finals and it’s a great experience for the girls,” she said. “They will get to see a lot of good tennis and will see that all their hard work is paying off. Now, our program goal changes from getting to the final four to winning a state championship.” The state final four appearance is the program’s first since 1987. Morris said she hopes it will draw more interest to the program. “People are hearing our name more and reading about us and our successes more. The program is being taken more seriously,” Morris said. “Hopefully more people will want to be a part of our program.” Morris said the team gets stronger every year and that the players from past teams helped lay the groundwork for the 2009 team to get to the final

four. “I think the key was believing we definitely could do it,” Morris said. “We saw we had a lot of depth early on this season and everything came together. Everything really clicked.” Indian Hill’s No. 1 singles player, Kelsey Matthews, also qualified to the state tournament as a singles player. She defeated players from Summit Country Day and Catholic Central in the district tournament to qualify for state. It’s her first appearance there. “She is a phenomenal athlete to begin with and she has really improved from last year,” Morris said. “She is playing with a lot more confidence this year. Kelsey Matthews finished fourth in the state singles tournament after defeating Cameron Dorsey from Shaker Heights Hathaway Brown 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 and Ashley LaFountain from Oak Harbor 6-1, 6-1. She lost to the eventual state champion Alyssa Ritchie 62, 6-3.

Cross country runners CHCA tennis competes at state qualify for regionals By Tony Meale

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Local high school cross country runners advancing through first-round districts travel to Troy’s Memorial Stadium for the 2009 Regional Championships Saturday, Oct. 31. Runners advancing through regionals will compete at state Saturday, Nov. 7. Below is a list of some local regional qualifiers:

Division I

Boys, heat one, advancing teams: 1, St. Xavier, 36; 2, Lakota West, 59 points; 3, La Salle, 70; 4, Sycamore, 96. Boys, heat two: 13. David Griffith (Moeller), 17:12.30. Advancing teams: 1, Mason, 45; 2, Elder, 63; 3, Colerain, 93; 4, Oak Hills, 93. Girls, heat one, advancing teams: 1, Saint Ursula, 76; 2, Walnut Hills, 76; 3, McAuley, 102; 4, Lakota East, 136. Girls, heat two, advancing teams:

1, Mason, 36; 2, Kings, 66; 3, Colerain, 115; 4, Mother of Mercy, 115.

Division II

Boys: 12, Mack Rice (Indian Hill), 18:44.30. Advancing teams: 1, Blanchester, 101; 2, Wyoming, 108; 3, Roger Bacon, 111; 4, Taylor, 116. Girls: 1, Elizabeth Heinbach (Indian Hill), 19:40; 5, Blair Powers (Indian Hill), 21:42.00; 11, Adrian Horton (Indian Hill), 22:07.10; 14, Danielle Zucker (Indian Hill), 22:36.90. Advancing teams: 1, Indian Hill, 37; 2, McNicholas, 63; 3, New Richmond, 83; 4, Taylor, 98.

Division III

Boys: 3, Kyle Kistinger (CCD), 17:38.70. Advancing teams: 1, Mariemont, 54; 2, Badin, 56; 3, Summit Country Day, 58; 4, Cincinnati Country Day, 119. Girls: 1, Alanah Hall (CCD), 21:11.80. Advancing teams: 1, Summit Country Day, 41; 2, Cincinnati Christian, 53.

A trio of Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy girls’ tennis players were in action at the Division II State Tournament this past weekend in Columbus. Sophomore Holly Dahmus of Indian Hill was knocked out in the state singles tournament by Courtney Earnest of Lexington 61, 7-5, while junior Kassie Faugno of Loveland and sophomore Dominique Baxter of Wyoming fell against Kim My Li and My Linh Li from Columbus DeSales in the first round. Dahmus advanced to state after winning a sectional championship and finishing third at districts. “She’s been understanding certain parts of her

game and what she can do to win,” head coach Lynn Nabors-McNally said. “She’s been a bit more offensive.” Like Dahmus, Faugno and Baxter advanced to state after winning a sectional championship and finishing third at districts. Despite losing in the district semi-finals, both Dahmus and Faugno/Baxter bounced back to win their third-place matches. “These three are my best; they’re all very even and have rotated throughout the season,” NaborsMcNally said. “You try to put yourself in the best possible situation.” Faugno and Baxter, who lost in the state quarterfinals last year, carried that same fight with them to Colum-

bus. Still, it was an impressive season for Faugno/Baxter, who won Flight A at the Coach’s Classic in September. As a team, the Eagles won the Miami Valley Conference title yet again; they have won it every year but once since Nabors-McNally arrived at CHCA after leading Ursuline to a state title in 1994. It bodes well for CHCA that its top three players will return next season. “All of them will return, so this isn’t the end,” said Nabors-McNally, who simply wanted her girls to play to the best of their ability at state and represent the school in a positive manner. “I think we can be really good. Hopefully this entices them to work hard.”

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Mayor: Join me in voting on Election Day I want to take this opportunity, at the end of my term on Indian Hill Village Council, to thank the citizens and staff of the Indian Hill Village for allowing me the opportunity to serve our community. It has been an honor to work side by side with one of the finest groups of people with which I have ever been associated. Eight years ago, I submitted my resume and interviewed with the Mayor’s Nominating Committee. I was nominated and subsequently elected to my first term on Indian Hill council. During my tenure on council, I have come to understand the complexities of our city government and appreciate the efficiency with which it operates. Our village would not thrive

without the dedicated and extremely competent village staff led by Mike Burns (city manager), Dave Couch (assistant city manEppa Rixey IV ager), Chuck Community Schlie (chief of Press guest police), John Davis (superincolumnist tendent of the P u b l i c Works/Water Works departments) and Steve Ashbrock (chief of the Fire Department). Each of these outstanding individuals has a dedicated and committed staff that works incredibly hard to make the village of Indian Hill a wonderful place to live.

In addition to the paid village staff, there are seven council members who have volunteered their time and talents to serve our community. It has been a pleasure to be associated with each and every one of these individuals and to be a part of their team. One very important tradition of the Indian Hill village government, which has led to the success of our community over the decades, is the mayor’s Nominating Committee. It is my responsibility as the mayor of Indian Hill to appoint a chairman of this committee and to help, if necessary, in the formation of the committee made up of village peers. This committee is responsible for presenting a slate of qualified

What losing 20 branch libraries means to community As a result of a 28 percent decline in state revenue, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is now facing a $16 million funding shortfall in 2010. Without a steady source of additional funding we are looking at the unimaginable – closure of up to half of our 40 branch libraries. Libraries that will remain open will face both increased demand for services and also severe cuts including reduced staffing, steep reductions in hours, reduced computer availability and fewer new materials. Think about what closing 20 branches will mean to this community. First, there’s the building itself. It’s there in the heart of your neighborhood. It’s a familiar place. You walk or drive past it often. Your kids go there after school. Now imagine it empty. Doors locked. Sold, perhaps even demolished. But a neighborhood branch library is much more than a building. It’s also the people who work there. It’s the children’s librarian who leads the preschool story time introducing a new generation of children to a love of books and reading. It’s the reference librarian who knows all the good mystery writers and shares her love of good books with you with enthusiasm. That same reference librarian

also helps when you need the car repair manual for your not so new car, or a magazine article to finish a homework assignment or a guide for William J. travel your trip to a Moran faraway destiCommunity nation. And if you Press guest can’t go there in columnist person, you can go there through books and the librarian is there to help you with that, too. It’s the smile on the face of the man at the desk as he gives a young child his first library card, helps you find a book on the shelf or place a hold. A branch library is also about the thousands of materials available to the residents of Hamilton County. Thousands of books, newspapers, CDs, DVDs and other resources available at your fingertips. Not to mention free computer and wireless Internet access for users who need it to find a new job or for schoolwork. What happens to all these resources when a branch library closes? Without the additional funding a local tax levy would provide our library is faced with making cutbacks that will devastate this system.

Every single branch will be affected either though closings, reduced hours, staff reductions or some other form of reduction. Our library system will no longer have the capabilities to provide the needed services to children, families, seniors and adults who have come to depend on us year after year. We have an outstanding public library. For the fourth consecutive time our library is ranked among the top 10 libraries in the country serving a population of 500,000 or more. We’ve served the residents of Hamilton County for 156 years. Our main library is recognized as the busiest library building in the country. Our children, teens, and adults of all ages rely on the many services we offer. We know our library is important to you, because you use our services and we’re busier than ever on pace to loan over 16.5 million books and materials this year, more than one million more than last year. Program attendance, computer usage, reference questions asked, and number of visits to the library have also dramatically increased. To continue this long tradition of excellence we need adequate funding. Without it the unimaginable may become reality. William J. Moran is vice president of the Board of Library Trustees.

candidates to our village electorate on Election Day. The nominated slate of council candidates must consist of individuals with diverse talents, who are dedicated to serving the Indian Hill village without personal or political agendas and who are committed to upholding the values and principles upon which our village and our country were founded. All interested residents were encouraged to contact the Nominating Committee, submit their resumes and interview with the committee. Most years, there are more qualified candidates than there are openings on council. The committee’s challenge is to put together the best team available, made up of seven candidates

who are willing to serve the Indian Hill village for the next two years. This process has consistently provided our electorate with a cohesive slate of candidates and has effectively eliminated much of the politicking and campaigning, that if present, would have certainly discouraged many qualified residents from participating. I want to thank chairman, Chip Nielsen, and his Nominating Committee for their hard work. Once again, the village of Indian Hill has been provided with an outstanding slate of candidates who are willing and able to serve our community. Please join me in supporting our village by voting on Nov. 3. Eppa Rixey IV is the mayor of Indian Hill.

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Should local governments consider consolidating services to lower costs? If so, which services? “I’m tempted to answer this question the way a certain candidate for high office answered Rick Warren’s question last year about when does life begin, regarding abortion: ‘Uh, yo, that’s above my paygrade.’ Still, the idea does have merit. Perhaps combining police and fire services could work, but you have to remember that it will result in some jobs lost; I don’t want to be responsible for anyone losing their livelihood.” Bill B. “The problem with “consolidating services to reduce costs” is that reducing costs always drives up unemployment, either directly, or further up the supply chain. “That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it, but there will be some “unintended consequences”. D.R. “No, local governments should not consolidate. We don't want our school district to merge because we lose control and more often than not, big city problems are introduced into the suburbs. Merger lessens the quality of our district while benefitting the needier community. We choose to reside in a community because of what it offers. Consolidation means changing the assets of that community and reducing our control over them.” R.V.

Next question What is the scariest movie you’ve seen? The scariest movie villain? What made them so scary? 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. “Yes, governments should share or consolidate any services that will reduce government waste without a deterioration of service. Candidates for political office need to get on this bandwagon. With the numerous small governmental units in Hamilton County, there is a great potential here, if elected officials and bureaucrats will develop a spine and start doing it.” T.H. “County and local governments need to consolidate services and think of their services as regional. Cities like Indianapolis and Louisville have made great progress in improving services through consolidation. Our region has too many too small governments duplicating services and all carrying expensive core overhead that could be streamlined so there were more services and less “border based bureaucracy.” S.M. “I think it should be studied, just for the dollar savings alone. I would think that eliminating multiple administrative jobs would save dollars and maybe even free up money for more officers.” B.N.

Candidate: Let farmers address improvements Issue 2 is a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would create a Livestock Care Standards Board to set standards for livestock care and other agriculture related issues. This powerful and undefined board would be comprised of political appointees selected by the governor and state legislative leaders. Issue 2 was created through an alliance between agri-business and Ohio politicians in a defensive move to negate a potential future statewide initiative advocating better treatment of farm livestock by the Humane Society and others concerned about the negative effects of factory farming

on public health and the environment. The proposed Constitutional amendment would grant the Livestock Board the power to decide how animals are raised and accounted for. The board would have the authority to overrule the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the Ohio Legislature and Ohio voters unless by future Constitutional amendment. Passage of Issue 2 will effectively create a new regulatory body that removes the public from future decisions on animal care. In other states, including Michigan, animal rights groups, agri-business and lawmakers

worked together to develop a set of reasonable standards without resorting to an additional layer of government. I believe Ohio should follow that course. Issue 2 backers include special interest groups including the Ohio Cattlemens Association, Ohio Pork Producers Council and the Ohio Farm Bureau, all heavily influenced by large corporate interests. If big business interests gain control of agriculture regulations in Ohio potential detrimental effects may include higher grocery prices, an unfair playing field for smaller family farms and new licensing and regulatory fees. In essence Issue 2 moves Ohio

away from the democratic process by shifting oversight and control of corporate agriculture to politically appointed officials. How difficult will it be in the future for a corporate agriculture interest to influence a small board instead of the entire Ohio Legislature? Factory farming of animals is implicated in the fouling of waterways, and in the generation of threats to public health, including E. coli contamination, and the incubation of new flu viruses (why it’s called swine flu). Because of this, it is not acceptable to remove the public from the regulatory process. Agriculture is Ohio’s largest

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Kristen Folzenlogen and Phil James are co-owners of Poeme, a stationery store in Hyde Park. The store also provides services in wedding invitation design.

Jim Hooper does some set building work with a saw, with Steve Link in the distant background.

Costumes are ready for “Miss Saigon” in the new costume room.

Stationery store has designs on invitations Getting the word out on a wedding may have just gotten easier. Poeme, a Hyde Park business, specializes in stationery and other items. It also focuses on wedding invitation design. “It has to be practical and aesthetic,” said co-owner Kristen Folzenlogen about the secret to a good wedding invitation. Folzenlogen, along with co-owner Phil James, both have a background in graphic design. They had previously worked in Chicago. “We wanted a place with plenty of parks and small local businesses and boutiques,” said Folzenlogen, 36, about the move to Hyde Park, where she and James are both residents. They took over operations of Poeme two years ago. “We make the process of picking (the invitations), designing them and finally delivering them as stress free and enjoyable an expe-

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Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday during certain months. Located at 3446 Michigan Ave. in Hyde Park Appointments for design consultation are encouraged. Call 321-4999 or visit www.poeme-online.com. rience as we can,” said James, 39. The store also provides design services for party invitations and special announcements. Poeme also has a wide variety of stationery and office items available. These include writing instruments, journals and planners and other unique gifts. The store also sells greeting cards for a variety of occasions. Poeme is located at 3446 Michigan Ave. For more information, call 321-4999 or visit www.poeme-online.com.

THINGS TO DO

Murder mystery

Crime Time Theater is hosting Murder Mystery Dinner Show 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Mariemont Inn, 6880 Wooster Pike, Mariemont. It is an interactive murder mystery. The cost is $49 plus tax. Reservations are recommended. Call 271-2100.

Natural selections

Raymond Walters College is hosting the exhibit “Natural Selections” 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the library gallery at Raymond Walters College, Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road, in Blue Ash. The artists’ reception is 7 p.m.-9 p.m. The exhibit features two- and three-dimensional art inspired by the work of Charles Darwin featuring botanical, geological and zoological interpretations. Local artists include Cheryl Pannabecker, Lisa Hueil Conner, Saad Ghosn and RWC faculty members. The event is free and runs through Nov. 25. Call 7455600 or visit www.uc.edu/ darwin.

Trick or treating

• The village of Indian Hill is hosting Indian Hill Trick or Treating 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in Indian Hill. Call 561-7000. • Mercy St. Theresa Cen-

ter is hosting Trick or Treat 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Mercy St. Theresa Center, 7010 Rowan Hill Drive, Mariemont. Children ages 10 and under must be in costume to participate and bring own bag. The event is free. Call 271-7010 or visit www.e-mercy.com/seniorliving.

Director Deirdre Dyson and Jan Wethington contemplate the next thing to be done while the crew continues working on the “Miss Saigon” set.

Stage company dancers perform at a “Broadway Review” fundraiser event earlier this year.

Behind the scenes

Loveland Stage Company returns to its home next weekend, a little more than a year after fire gutted the theater. A pictorial look at preparations for the opening of ‘Miss Saigon,” as well as other events that have led up to the event.

About ‘Miss Saigon’

• Opening night: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 • Evening performances: Nov. 6, 7, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 (7:30 p.m. each night) • Sunday matinees: Nov. 8 and 15 (3 p.m. each day) • General admission: $19 seniors/$16 students • For reserved seating call Theresa at 513-697-6769 • All performances held at the Loveland Stage Company Theater, 111 S. Second St., Loveland • “Parental discretion advised, contains adult language and situations.” • Note: This is the first community theater production of “Miss Saigon” in Ohio. • More about Loveland Stage Company at: www.lovelandstagecompany.org

Jim Kearney and Willi DelaRosa build a set piece. PHOTOS BY CHUCK GIBSON/ CONTRIBUTOR

Damage inside the theater one day after the fire.

Shopping

Montgomery Woman’s Club Inc. is hosting Finery and Fleas 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Road, Montgomery. It is a flea market and bake sale. The event is free. Call 852-1901 or visit www.montgomerywomansclub.org.

Deirdre Dyson and Pat Furterer accept a $25,000 check from the city presented by Mayor Rob Weisgerber.

On stage

Playhouse in the Park is presenting “New Kid” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Amberley Village. Nick and his parents are from the country of Homeland. He has just moved to America, a strange new place where he doesn’t even speak the language. The cost is $6. Reservations are recommended. Call 722-7226.

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Flames rise from the theater roof on Oct. 20, 2008.

Photo of the front of the Loveland Stage Company Theater Oct. 20 – one year after the fire.

Members of the Loveland Stage Company joined city officials for a photo following presentation of a check from the city on the one-year anniversary of the fire that destroyed the Stage Company theater.

Indian Hill Journal

October 29, 2009

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, O C T . 2 9

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 8255 Spooky Hollow Road. Grass-fed Black Angus beef, freerange chicken, produce, lamb, turkey, eggs and honey. 891-4227. Indian Hill. 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. 574-1849. Indian Hill.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine and Chocolate Pairing, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Savor flavors of two indulgences complimented with assortment of cheeses. $28. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Averell Carter, 8 p.m. $12. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Murder Mystery Dinner Show, 6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m. Mariemont Inn, 6880 Wooster Pike. Interactive murder mystery. $49 plus tax. Reservations recommended. Presented by Crime Time Theater. 271-2100. Mariemont.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Veterans Luncheon, noon, Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive. Luncheon to honor veterans of any American war. $3. Reservations required. 745-0617; www.sycamoreseniorcenter.org. Blue Ash. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 3 1

ART EXHIBITS

Natural Selections, noon-4 p.m. Raymond Walters College, Muntz Hall. Free. 7455600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.

COOKING CLASSES

First Aid Basics, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Course on basic first aid. Includes three-year certification. $40. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.

Health Smart Cooking Classes, noon-1:30 p.m. Peachy’s Health Smart, 7400 Montgomery Road. Learn to cook two healthy dishes and discuss nutrition with dietitian. Ages 14 and up. $22. Reservations required. 793-2949; www.peachyshealthsmart.com/. Silverton.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

EXERCISE CLASSES

Halloween Story Time, 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 7800 Montgomery Road. Stories, crafts, activities, treats and costume parade. Come dress in costume. Free. 794-9440. Kenwood.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

A Laughter Yoga Experience, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Combines laughter exercises and yoga breathing to give health benefits of hearty laughter. $10. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

Averell Carter, 8 p.m. $8, $4 college students. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

FARMERS MARKET

SUPPORT GROUPS

Cincinnati Dinner Train, 6 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,

Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road. For those who suffer from hurt, hang-ups, or habits. Free. 5872437. Montgomery.

Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 574-1849. Indian Hill.

FOOD & DRINK

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ART EXHIBITS

Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Health Screenings, 9 a.m.-noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Appointment requested. 7840084; www.owenschiroandrehabcenter.com. Silverton.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Murder Mystery Dinner Show, 6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m. Mariemont Inn, 6880 Wooster Pike. Elizabethan Room. Ages 21 and up. $49, plus tax. Reservations required. 2712100; http://promo.mariemontinn.com/events/october2009/mystery.htm. Mariemont. Haunted Festival, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Blue Ash Elementary, 9541 Plainfield Road. Moonwalk, cake walk, temporary tattoo station, face painting, food and raffles. Costume optional. Benefits Blue Ash’s School for Scholars. $1 for three tickets. 686-1710. Blue Ash.

SHOPPING

Finery and Fleas, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Road. Flea market and bake sale. Free. Presented by Montgomery Woman’s Club Inc. 852-1901; www.montgomerywomansclub.org. Montgomery. S U N D A Y, N O V. 1

HAPPY HOURS

Happy Hour, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, 554-1040. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Trio Bistro, 9841905; www.triobistro.com. Kenwood. Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Sammy’s Gourmet Burgers & Beers, 745-9484. Blue Ash.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Averell Carter, 8 p.m. $8. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

ON STAGE - THEATER

New Kid, 3 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Nick and his parents are from the country of Homeland. He has just moved to America, a strange new place where he doesn’t even speak the language. $6, $5 advance by Oct. 30. Reservations recommended. Presented by Playhouse in the Park. 722-7226. Amberley Village.

PUBLIC HOURS

Kenwood Towne Centre, noon-6 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100; www.kenwoodtowncentre.com. Kenwood.

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

Pastor’s Prayer Time, 9 a.m.-9:25 a.m. Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Steve and Tara Peele, senior pastors. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 677-7012. Loveland.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Raymond Walters College, Muntz Hall. Free. 745-5600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.

CIVIC

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available online. 791-7245. Madisonville.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Montgomery Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Montgomery, 985-1600. Montgomery. Blue Ash Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Blue Ash, 745-8500. Blue Ash. Columbia Township Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Columbia Township, 561-6046. Columbia Township. Deer Park Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Deer Park, 791-8056. Deer Park. Indian Hill Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Indian Hill, Presented by Village of Indian Hill. 561-7000. Indian Hill. Madeira Trick of Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Madeira, 561-7228. Madeira. Sycamore Township Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Sycamore Township, 791-8447. Sycamore Township. Silverton Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Silverton, 936-6240. Silverton.

MUSIC - BLUES

Sonny’s Solo Blues, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Guitar Lovers, 7342 Kenwood Road. 793-1456. Sycamore Township.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Averell Carter, 8 p.m. $12. Ages 21 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

Discipleship Classes, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 677-8500; www.livingexamples.com. Loveland. Sunday Celebration, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Steve and Tara Peele, senior pastors. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 677-8500; www.livingexamples.com. Loveland. Kids Ministry, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Steve and Tara Peele, senior pastors. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 6777012. Loveland. Sanctuary Preparation Prayer, 10:15 a.m.10:30 a.m. Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 677-7012. Loveland. Worship Services, 8:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 8221 Miami Road. Free. 891-8181. Madeira. Worship Services, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. MadeiraSilverwood Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave. Free. 791-4470. Madeira.

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.

PROVIDED.

The Village of Indian Hill is hosting Trick or Treating from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. For more information, call 561-7000. M O N D A Y, N O V. 2

ART EXHIBITS Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Raymond Walters College, Muntz Hall. Free. 745-5600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash. CIVIC

Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

EDUCATION

Fundamentals of Instructor Training, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Course covers American Red Cross history, structure, policies, procedures and activities and develops skills to teach with quality and consistency to diverse populations. Course is mandatory part of any Red Cross instructor course. Ages 18 and up. Free. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.

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KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Karaoke Night, 9 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. Lobby Lounge. 793-4500; www.crowneplaza.com/blueash. Blue Ash. W E D N E S D A Y, N O V. 4

ART EXHIBITS FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.

MUSIC - BLUES

Sonny Moorman Group, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 LovelandMadeira Road. 791-2753. Montgomery. T U E S D A Y, N O V. 3

Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Raymond Walters College, Muntz Hall. Free. 745-5600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.

BENEFITS

Community Service Award, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. American Jewish Committee presents 2009 Community Service Award to Arlene and Bill Katz. $35. Reservations required. Presented by American Jewish Committee. 621-4020. Amberley Village.

CIVIC

Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

COOKING CLASSES

Dazzling Diabetic Dishes, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Learn to create array of healthy diabetic recipes. $15. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. 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, 574-1849. Indian Hill.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Pro-Am Night, 8 p.m. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. Aspiring comics and amateurs get on stage. Ages 18 and up. $5. Reservations required. 984-9288. Montgomery.

ART EXHIBITS Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Raymond Walters College, Muntz Hall. Free. 745-5600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash. CIVIC

Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

EDUCATION

Astrology Class, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Midwest School of Astrology, 4777 Red Bank Expressway, Suite 6. Beginning to Intermediate Astrology with Pam Gallagher. Certification available. $30. Registration required. 984-2293. Madisonville.

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, 574-1849. Indian Hill.

HAPPY HOURS

Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Slatt’s Pub, 7912223. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Sammy’s Gourmet Burgers & Beers, 745-9484. Blue Ash.

HEALTH / WELLNESS PROVIDED See swashbuckling pirates at the Newport Aquarium’s “Ghosts of Pirate Cove,” through Sunday, Nov. 1. See the swordfighting pirates, underwater pumpkin carving and more. The release of the film, “Planet 51,” with games and prizes, is from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Four kids (ages of 2-12 years old) get in for $5 each with every adult paying full price when they wear their Halloween costume. Adult admission is $20. Visit www.newportaquarium.com or call 859-261-7444.

First Aid/Adult CPR with AED, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Learn about first aid and CPR/AED for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults. $55. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.

PROVIDED Shaolin Warriors – the Kung Fu masters of China – bring their skill, movement and imagery for a family-friendly event at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Music Hall. The event will feature the Kung Fu masters in a choreographed theatrical performance, showing synchronized fighting rituals. Tickets are $25-$40. Call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.

Life

Indian Hill Journal

October 29, 2009

Are there any saints around anymore? Nov. 1 is the day several Christian churches celebrate the feast of All Saints. “Saint,” a familiar word that’s taken on unfamiliar meanings. Today “saint” can be the name of a football team, a jazz song (”When the Saints Come Marching In”), many cities (St. Louis, St. Petersburg, etc.) or a goody-twoshoes. So we must ask, “What’s a saint?” A cynic might respond, “A saint is someone who lived a long time ago whose life has never been adequately researched.” The implication is that if you looked hard enough into a saint’s life, sooner or later you’d find he or she had clay feet. And a real saint would be the first to admit it. It’s only conventional wisdom that thinks they don’t. People labeled “saint” are put on a pedestal. Later, if any human

frailty shows up in their lives, we push them off their pedestal and bury them beneath the rubble of disappointment and disillusionment. Do this enough times, and we who push them down become cynical. We conclude there are no saints and no one worthy of a moral pedestal or imitation. Time and reflection, however, can clarify things. We understand better now what it means to be a saint. Every ordinary human personality can be depicted as having an inner teeter-totter. Piled on one end are the vices, selfishness, evil tendencies and darkness of that person’s life. Stacked on the other end are the brightness, virtues, love and compassion of which we are capable. The fulcrum, or center point, is the whole (holy) place represent-

ing the site of a person’s struggles and choices. Saints – as they live out their lives the best they can – strive to stand on the fulcrum in utter honesty and understanding of themselves. They don’t compare themselves to others. They don’t judge others against the measure of themselves. They just try to relate to others and the world in a way they believe their Maker created them to do. They struggle to know and then to discipline and control their darkness and vices – while they struggle to give expression to the light and love within them with the help of God’s grace. We must hide our dark side from society in general, but we must never try to hide it from ourselves. While doing good, we must acknowledge to ourselves our own demons as we do battle with them.

When we speak of sainthood today, we speak of it in its truest sense as a full-blooded embracing of our own humanity, not a false veneer of pseudo-goodness. Trying to appear better than we are prevents our becoming what we can be. When I was a youth I looked at saints in a very different way. Most of the canonized saints seemed to belong to religious orders, the clergy, or were people who wrought miracles and had followers. Today I imagine the saints to especially be among the humble and honest people, those who rise wearily and go off to ordinary and routine labor to support their families. They sacrifice creature comforts, narcissistic interests, and personal agendas in behalf of larger values. We do not usually accord these

common people hero or saint status, bur their acts renew the world each day as a place of enduring value. As Dr. James Hollis says, “We Father Lou are all, every Guntzelman day, faced with death, depresPerspectives sion and despair. Whoever rises to do what must be done, does a deed for us all.” Of such is the kingdom of heaven. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

Beware of the dinosaur hunter scam circulating $8,650 – but it was written on an AOL T i m e Warner b a n k account which didHoward Ain n’t make Hey Howard! any sense. H e asked Fast to cash it and send $2,900 to a furniture company for furniture he was renting. His wife and child were supposedly coming with him. “That is why he needed a large home and all that furniture. He kept mentioning a trustee in the U.S. would be in contact with us, and we kept asking for the trustee’s name and information but never got anything,” she said. Fast said she wondered why he didn’t send a check to the furniture company himself instead of asking her to do it. In addition, although he claimed to have been in Italy, the packing slip on the UPS envelope containing his check showed it was shipped from Massachusetts. “He was very strange responding to the e-mails. He didn’t answer questions that we asked him and we would respond with things he asked for and then he asked for the same thing

Clarification I have a clarification on my recent story involving Social Security Disability checks. Deductions from the benefits for food and shelter applies only to Supplemental Security Income disability and not Social Security disability. The difference between the two types of payments relates to those who have worked and contributed to Social Security and those over and over again,” Fast said. “I think in these tough times people are having now, some rentals are difficult to rent out and they get this information and they just want to rent their house and have some income. So, he’s preying on people,” she said. “When I Googled his name, and supposedly the place he was working for with the fossils, a lot of stuff came up with ‘scammers.’ People are doing it using different names but the same scenario,” Fast said. The scammer recently sent another e-mail demanding the money and even claimed he would go to the FBI if he didn’t get it. Fast said she hopes this case can serve as a warning to all. If you receive a check from someone you don’t know who wants you to cash it and then send them money – don’t do it. Their check is probably not good and you’ll have

SVdP kicks off the 5 Cares Coat Drive The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and WLWT Channel 5 recently announced the kickoff of their eighth annual 5 Cares Coat Drive at Gold Star in Norwood at the corner of Smith and Edwards roads. St. Vincent de Paul supplies coats to its own clients, as well as to other agencies that also work directly with those in need. The 5 Cares Coat Drive relies on the generosity of the community for the donation of new and gently-used coats towards its goal of 4,000 coats. Coats can be donated at a number of dropoff locations throughout Greater Cincinnati, including participating fire departments and participating Gold Star Chili locations. “For families living paycheck to paycheck, or those who are newly unemployed, the expense of a

coat may just not be in the budget, especially when faced with the more pressing needs of food or medicine – some just simply go without,” said Liz Carter, executive director, St. Vincent de Paul. “We are continuing to see people from all communities of Greater Cincinnati – people who have never asked for help before – due to the challenging economic climate.” This project is made possible by firefighters and others who collect the coats, volunteers who transport, sort and distribute the coats, and of course, the community who generously donate the coats.

Participating fire departments serving as dropoff points include Anderson Township, Colerain Township, Whitewater Township, Sharonville, Harrison, Hamilton, Forest Park, Loveland, Milford, Blue Ash, Green Township, Springdale, Mount Healthy, Springfield Township, Liberty Township, Little Miami, Mariemont, Deerfield Township, Montgomery and Mason. For a complete list of fire departments and locations as well as participating Gold Star Chili locations, go to www.wlwt.com or www.svdpcincinnati.org. The 5 Cares Coat Drive will continue through Friday, Dec. 4. For information about donating or helping with the drive, call St. Vincent de Paul at 562-8841, ext. 226, or to learn how to receive a coat, call 421-0602.

who have not. People who paid into Social Security and then become disabled do not have to worry about their checks being reduced based on someone else helping them with food and housing expenses. They will receive their entire amount of back benefits in one payment. On the other hand, those who did not work or did not pay into Social Security will

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be eligible only for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and that does reduce checks based on outside housing and food assistance. In addition, it often does pay the back benefits in increments. In all cases when applying for SSI or Social Security Disability be sure to contact an attorney with expertise in this field.

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Phony check scams are alive and well these days as scammers continue to try to steal your money. The latest deception preys on people who are trying to rent an apartment or house. Shelly Fast said she came across one such con at the Wilmington real estate office at which she works. She received an e-mail from someone seeking to rent a house. “He started to communicate back and forth with us but it was a strange communication. He didn’t want to come over and look at it, he rented it sight unseen,” she said. All the communications took place via e-mail. “We asked him to fill out a lease agreement and an application. That never happened. He went into great detail with stories that he was an Italian fossil hunter,” said Fast. The person claimed to be a Professor Klose who said he’s discovered lots of dinosaurs and will be coming to the U.S. to trade fossils. “We started to get pretty suspicious when he said he was going to send a check for the first month rent, deposit and furniture for the four- to five-bedroom home he wanted to rent,” Fast said. He did send a check for

Indian Hill Journal

Life

October 29, 2009

Too many apples? Make fruit leather

The sign was outside of a church on Salem Avenue in Mount Washington: “Friendship multiplies joy a n d divides sorrow.” So true. Friends can be many different people, comRita p l e t e l y Heikenfeld unrelated or someRita’s kitchen one biological. Think of the sibling who wasn’t cool enough to hang with as a kid, or the mom or dad who seemed older than dirt. (I remember one of my kids asking me if electricity was invented when I was young). As you grow, so does your wisdom and over the years, you become the closest of friends.

Apple or pear sauce and fruit rollups/leather

Every year I make batches of apple or pear sauce,

and rollups. No artificial anything added!

Preparation:

Wash, core and cut 3 to 5 pounds fruit into chunks (apples or pears). Leave skin on because the pectin in the peel helps remove cholesterol.

Cooking options:

Crockpot: Spray pot. Put fruit in. Cook on low six to eight hours or high for three to five hours until fruit is soft enough to mash. Stovetop: Place in heavy or nonstick large pot. Add up to 1 cup water, cider or apple juice (to keep fruit from sticking), and simmer until fruit is soft. You may have to add a bit more liquid. Careful - the mixture tends to sputter up. Oven: (my preferred method). I use a restaurant steam table pan but use anything that has sides and which will hold fruit. Spray

An apple a day …

Check out Rita’s blog for a primer on apples at Cincinnati.com/living.

COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD

Fruit leather before going in oven to dry. pan. Cook in 350-degree oven until soft.

To purée:

Run through food mill or sieve, blender or food processor. If desired, sweeten to taste with sugar, Stevia or Splenda. Add cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to taste. Do this while fruit is still warm.

Drying to make fruit rollups/leather:

Spray cookie sheets. Pour puree evenly onto sheets, about 1⁄4-inch deep. In summer, I’ll dry it in the sun. This time of year it’s the oven. Dry in warm oven. Mine only goes down to 170 degrees so I propped the door open. You don’t want it to cook too quickly or it will be hard.

COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD

Fruit leather after drying (you can see my hand through it if you look close). It will take anywhere from four to eight hours or more depending upon the kind of apples, etc. If it’s late in the evening and it’s still not done, turn the oven off with the leather still in, and proceed in the morning.

How to tell if the fruit leather is done:

It should pull up from the pan in one sheet.

Storing:

In refrigerator, up to six months, and up to one year in freezer

Rita’s clone of Bigg’s chicken salad

The deli folks at Bigg’s were so nice, and fun to chat with. They chuckled when I said my readers were begging for the recipe.

Since the recipe is proprietary, I couldn’t wrangle the recipe or all of the ingredients out of them. “It’s your normal chicken salad: mayonnaise, celery, grapes, cashews, etc. The secret ingredients are a pinch of ‘Ahh’ and a tablespoon of love.” After tasting it, I’d say it had a lot of both – yum! Trying to clone this for the home cook when it’s made in huge amounts is challenging. Deli chicken salads often contain chicken base and seasoning salt. I fiddled with it and here’s my best shot. I poach my chicken in broth and let it cool in broth before dicing for added flavor and moistness. Taste as you go, adding 1 rib celery, 1 onion, the lesser amount of seasoning, etc. Add more if needed.

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A reader had trouble with the mixture coming together. You have to mix it up really well and it will come together. I use regular sausage and baking mix, not low fat. Try starting with 2 cups baking mix and go from there. The cheese can be increased, too, to 21⁄2 cups. good quality Minor’s).

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Mix chicken, celery and onions together. Whisk chicken base and salt with the mayo. Pour over chicken and mix gently. Stir in grapes and nuts. To make curried chicken salad: Start sprinkling curry powder in the mayo mixture, tasting as you go.

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Indian Hill Church Art Show coming up The eighth annual Indian Hill Church Art Show is just around the corner and will again feature the excellent talent of this region with artists offering work in various styles of paintings in oils, acrylics, pastels, fluorescents, and watercolors, as well as other materials. Masterpieces in photography, sculpture, pottery, woodworking, hand-painted furniture, note cards, stained glass, fiber art and jewelry will also be for sale. The Art Show will be 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Indian Hill Church, 6000 Drake Road. This show has become a highlight of the arts season in Cincinnati and one of the most popular fundraisers as well as a fabulous shopping opportunity just in time for the holiday season. Last year the show sold nearly $60,000 in artwork with 30 percent of these proceeds going to the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outreach programs. Over the years the entire congregation has become deeply involved in the success of the event. From setup to clean up, hundreds of parishioners volunteer their time and talents to make the show enjoyable for all guests. Pam Middendorff chairs this event for the second consecutive year and volunteer leaders include Jane Bennett, Bruce Blocksom, Stephanie Curtis, Mary Dieckmann, Judy Evans, Jean Forsythe, Noel Hamilton, Melanie Hynden, Cindy and Vern McNeill, Susie Myers, Patrick Nesbitt, Karen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Maley, Jamie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Meara, Susan Pfau, Michelle VanOudenallen, Henry Peters, Boots Riggsbee, Judy Scroggins, Linda Seal, and Clark and Ellen Sole. The church members make the signature appetizers that are passed throughout the evening by youth group members. Church greeters will be on hand during the show to offer assistance and answer any questions guests may

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A few of the artists participating in the 2009 Indian Hill Art Show are: Row one, from left, Pat Haslit, Mary Louise Holt, Trish Weeks, Louise Aug, Margot Gotoff, Gwlenys Reid; Row two, Elizabeth Stoehr, Mary Jean Weber, Karin Sheer, Marjorie Dozier, Nancy Nordloh Neville, Kay Hurley; Row three, Rich Block, Jonathan Reckling, John Chewing, Barbara Chenault, Helen Verkamp; Row four, Kate Lackman, Bruce Allan Neville, David Duff, Chuck Marshall. have. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year we have a spectacular array of area talent. From contemporary and traditional art, to exquisite jewelry, sculpture, pottery, stationary, photography, and fiber art, you will be sure to find something that fits your taste and budget,â&#x20AC;? Middendorff said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the years, the show has become a wonderful event for the church and the community to come together for a great time while supporting community outreach efforts and local artists. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you have never been, we hope you will join us this fun event.â&#x20AC;? In order to enhance everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comfort, art will be displayed in an additional large room of the church. This will allow the patrons to walk more leisurely through the event while viewing the exquisite pieces of work and will provide a more comfortable atmosphere for everyone. As usual, valet parking will be provided on Friday to make everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evening more enjoyable by eliminating the crowded parking lots and long walks. The Saturday hours are being extended two additional hours to offer folks a second look and a greater opportunity to view the art in a relaxed, uncongested setting. Breakfast and lunch items, coffee and rolls and soup and hot dogs, will be provided to make this day

pleasant and unhurried. Another exciting new addition to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Show will be a Split the Pot. Patrons will have the opportunity to buy a $10 ticket and a drawing will be conducted on Saturday to determine the lucky winner who will split the pot of money with the church. Artists who have confirmed for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show

are: The Art Academy, Louise Aug, Tom Bacher, Joseph Baris, Robert Barr, Randall Birkhead, Rick Block, Kirsten Bowen, Devere Burt, David Duff, Cole Carothers, Muff Carothers, Giny Crawford, Barbara Chenault, John Chewing, Hubert Collett, Pat Cooley, Cedric Cox, Virginia Cox, Kate Demske, Marjorie

Indian Hill artists and residents are: From left, Susan Bierer and Pam Middendorff, 2009 Art Show Chair, with artists Kate Lackman, Jonathan Reckling, Mary Louise Holt and Helen Verkamp. Indian Hill artists absent from the picture are Hubert Collett, Marguerite Grosser, Ann Applegate Katz, Deb Krehbiel, Jocko Magro, Phyl Peyton, Ellen Schiefer, Linda Seal, Joanne Slonecker, Denise Strasser, Diane White. Dozier, Pam Fellerfoff, Noriko Fields, Allen Fruechtemeyer, Meg Gates, Margot Goroff, Sandy Gross, Peg Grosser, Ellen Hammond, Ray Hassard, Tom Hawley, Carin Hebenstreit, Mary Louise Holt, Nancy Hopkins, Gilda Horn, M. Katherine Hurley, The Indian Hill Historical Society, Ann Applegate Katz, David Kramer, Deb Krehbiel,

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Painters with work in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show are: From left, Mary Jean Weber (standing), Chuck Marshall, Pat Haslit, Barbara Chenault, Kate Lackman, Mary Louise Holt, Kay Hurley, Trish Weeks, Louise Aug (standing), Nancy Nordloh Neville, Bruce Allan Neville (standing)

Kate Lackman, David Laug, John Leon, Carol MacConnell, Jocko Magro, Susan Mahan, Dianne Marcus, Chuck Marshall, Cindy McNeill, Jack Meanwell, Kelly Michaelson-Bussard, Lisa Molyneux, Gail Morrison, Bruce Allan Neville, Nancy Nordloh Neville, Martha Newfield, Mary Nippert, Phyl Peyton, Jon Reckling, Gwlenys L. Reid, Wendy Richardson, Deborah Glass Ridgley, Patrick Romelli, Barry Ross, Ellen Schiefer, Catherine Fields Schultz, Linda Seal, Karin Sheer, Joanne Sloneker, Patricia Statzer, Joe Stewart, Elizabeth Stoehr, Denise Nordloh Strasser, Helen Vercamp, Visionaries & Voices, Martha E.Weber, Mary Jean Weber, Diane White, Trish Weeks, Paula Wiggins, youth of Indian Hill Church. The Indian Hill Church Art Show is open to the public and a $5 admittance donation for adults will be requested on Friday; Saturday is free. Donations and sales are via credit cards, checks, or cash. For more details, call the church office at 5616805, ext. 301.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden – needs volunteers in the volunteer education program. Volunteers will receive training, invitations to special events and a monthly newsletter, among other benefits. There are numerous volunteer opportunities now available, including: “Ask Me” Station Program, Slide Presenters Program, Tour Guide Program, Animal Handlers Program, CREW Education Program. Each area has its own schedule and requirements. Certified training is also required. Must be 18 or older and have a high school degree or GED diploma. For more information, call the zoo’s education department at 559-7752, or e-mail volunteereducator@cincinnatizoo.o rg, or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org. Grailville – needs volunteers for the garden in Loveland. Volunteer days are 9 a.m. to noon selected Saturdays through November. For a complete list visit www.grailville.org or call 6832340. Volunteers will work in the

kitchen and herb gardens. No experience is needed, volunteers may participate once or for the entire season. Volunteers should bring gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, footwear that can get dirty and a snack if desired. Tools are provided. Granny’s Garden School – needs help in the garden. Granny’s is growing produce for needy families in the area, with support from the Greenfield Plant Farm. Greenfield Plant Farm donated their surplus tomato and green pepper plants to the Granny’s Garden School program. Granny is seeking help with maintaining the gardens, planting and harvesting more produce. Granny’s is at Loveland Primary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. Call 324-2873 or e-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net, or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. GRRAND – Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs takes in needy displaced, abandoned or unclaimed stray golden retrievers and places them in volunteer foster

homes until adoptive families are found. Call 1-866-981-2251 and leave your name and phone. Visit www.ggrand.org. E-mail www.cincygrrand@yahoo.com. League For Animal Welfare – A no-kill shelter, needs volunteers 16 and older to help socialize cats and 18 and older to socialize and walk dogs. Other opportunities available. Call 735-2299, ext. 3. Save the Animals Foundation – Needs people 18 and older to staff its shelter for homeless cats and dogs. Call 378-0300 for cats and 588-6609 for dogs. Tri State County Animal Response Team (CART) – Is at 11216 Gideon Lane in Sycamore Township. Meetings are open to the public. Visit www.tristatecart.com for monthly subjects. Call 702-8373.

Education

Change a life – Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation needs. Call 621READ.

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Cincinnati Reads – a volunteer tutoring program working with K-4 students in Cincinnati Public Schools. Volunteers receive free training to work one-on-one with children who are struggling to read. Call 621-7323 or e-mail Jayne Martin Dressing, jdressing@lngc.org. Clermont 20/20 – and its college access program, Clermont Educational Opportunities, offer a mentoring program that matches adults to work with a group of high school students from local high schools. Volunteers are needed to become mentors to help students stay in school and prepare to graduate with a plan for their next step. Call Terri Rechtin at 753-9222 or 673-3334 (cell) or e-mail mentor@clermont2020.org for more information. Granny’s Garden School – Volunteers needed from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays to work on behind-thescenes projects. Volunteers also needed to help with developing Web pages. Call 489-7099; Granny’s Hands-on Gardening Club is looking for new gardeners, to work with garden manager Suellyn Shupe. Experienced gardeners, come to share your expertise and enjoy the company of other gardeners while supporting the Granny’s Garden School program times: 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The school is located at the Loveland Primary and Elementary, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. E-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development – Volunteers are needed for Adult Basic and Literacy Education classes and English to Speakers of Other Language classes.There are numerous sites and times available for volunteering. The next training sessions are 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday,Nov. 4. Call 612-5830. Inktank – Group looking for volunteers to help children and adults improve their skills in writing-based initiatives across the city. Call 5420195. Raymond Walters College – Needs volunteers to serve as tutors to skills enhancement students. The class meets from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Call 745-5691. Winton Woods City Schools – Wants to match community members who are interested in volunteering in the schools with the students. Volunteer opportunities at Winton Woods Primary North and South, middle school and high school. Volunteers who would have oneon-one contact with students outside of a classroom are required to have a background check. To volunteer, contact Gina Burnett at burnett.gina@wintonwoods.org or 619-2301. The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Black Achievers Program that inspires and encourages teens of color toward paths of success is looking for caring professionals who want to make a difference, and for young people who can benefit from positive adult role models. Part of a national YMCA initiative, the local program incorporates mentoring, career exploration and college readiness; and helps students develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options. Volunteers, many of whom are sponsored by area companies, share their own personal insight and encouragement. Contact Program Director Darlene Murphy at the Melrose YMCA, 961-3510 or visit www.myy.org.

YMCA – The Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA is looking for volunteer trail guides for school groups. Call 932-1424 or e-mail melittasmi@countrysideymca.org.

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

Health care

American Diabetes Association – Seeks volunteers in its area office located downtown for clerical support, filling requests for educational materials from phone requests, data entry, special events support and coordinating the Health Fair. Call 759-9330. American Heart Association – Volunteers needed to assist with the American Heart Association’s cause campaigns, Power to End Stroke, Go Red For Women, Start!, and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Assignments include clerical work, event specific duties and community outreach. Contact the American Heart Association at 281-4048 or e-mail ray.meyer@heart.org. Bethesda North Hospital – Seeks volunteer musicians for music therapy, featuring soothing music. Call 8710783 or e-mail bnxmusic@fuse.net. Also openings for volunteers in various areas. Call 745-1164. Captain Kidney Educational Program – Needs volunteers one or more mornings or afternoons a month during the school year to educate children in first through sixth grades about kidney function and disease. Training provided. Call 961-8105. Clermont Recovery Center – Needs volunteers to fill positions on the board of trustees. Clermont County residents interested in the problem of alcohol or drug abuse, especially persons in long-term recovery and their family members, are encouraged to apply. Contact Barbara Adams Marin, CQI manager and communications coordinator, at 735-8123 or, Kim King, administrative assistant at 735-8144. Crossroads Hospice – Seeking volunteers to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Call 793-5070. Destiny Hospice – is seeking caring and compassionate people to make a difference in the life of a person living with terminal illness. No special skills or experience needed; simply a willingness to help provide comfort and support. Orientation is scheduled to fit the volunteer’s schedule. Opportunities are available throughout the Cincinnati, Middletown and Butler

County area. Contact Anne at 554-6300, or ababcock@destinyhospice.com. Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care – is seeking volunteers in all Greater Cincinnati communities. Evercare provides care for those facing end-of-life issues and personal support to their families. Volunteers needed to visit with patients and/or assist in administrative and clerical tasks. Volunteers may provide care wherever a patient resides, whether in a private home or nursing facility. Call 1-888-866-8286 or 682-4055. Heartland Hospice – is seeking people with an interest in serving terminally ill clients and their families. Volunteers are needed for special projects such as crochet, knitting, making cards and lap robes, as well as making visits to patients. Training is provided to fit volunteers’ schedules. Call Jacqueline at 731-6100, and Shauntay 8315800 for information. Hospice of Southwest Ohio – Seeks volunteers to help in providing hospice services, Call 770-0820, ext. 111 or e-mail ajones@hswo.org. Hoxworth Blood Center – Hoxworth is recruiting people to help during community blood drives and blood donation centers in the area. Positions include: Blood drive hosts, greeters, blood donor recruiters and couriers. Call Helen Williams at 558-1292 or helen.williams@uc.edu. The Jewish Hospital – 4777 E. Galbraith Road, Kenwood, needs adult volunteers to assist at the front window in the pharmacy and also to assist with clerical duties, sorting patient mail, etc. They also need volunteers to assist staff in the family lounge and information desk and a volunteer is also needed in the Cholesterol Center, 3200 Burnet Ave., to perform clerical duties. Shifts are available 9 a.m.7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers receive a free meal ticket for each day he or she volunteers four or more hours, plus free parking. Call 686-5330. The hospital also needs adult volunteers to assist MRI staff and technologists at the reception desk of the Imaging Department in the Medical Office Building, located across from the hospital at 4750 East Galbraith Road. Volunteers are also needed to assist staff in the family lounge and at the information desk in the main hospital. Shifts are available Monday through Friday. Call 686-5330. Mercy Hospital Anderson – Seeks volunteers for the new patient services team, the Patient Partner Program. This team will provide volunteers with the opportunity to interact directly with the patients on a non-clinical level. Volunteers will receive special training in wheelchair safety, infection control, communication skills, etc. The volunteers will assist in the day-to-day non clinical functions of a nursing unit such as reading or praying with the patient; playing cards or watching TV with the patient; helping the patient select meals; running an errand; cutting the patient’s food. Call the Mercy Hospital Anderson Volunteer Department at 624-4676 to inquire about the Patient Partner Program. Wellness Community – Provides free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Volunteers needed to work at special events, health fairs, bulk mailings and other areas. Visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org and click on “volunteer” to sign up. Call 791-4060, ext. 19.

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Medicare help can save money Medicare offers several different programs to help lower-income seniors with out-of-pocket medical costs, such as co-payments, premiums, deductibles, and prescriptions. “We know that many people qualify for these big savings, but they don’t even know it,” said Suzanne Burke, CEO of Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio. “They can find out more information about Medicare help and other programs by calling our office. Trained professionals will help assess what programs seniors may be eligible for and help them enroll.” Medicare beneficiaries who think they might be eligible for Medicare assistance programs, should call COA at 721-1025. Whether you qualify for extra help, now is the time for a Medicare check up. Medicare beneficiaries should review their coverage annually because drug formularies, provider networks and plan benefits change from year to year. The best time for a Medicare check

up is during the open enrollment period, Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. To get unbiased information and help in selecting a Medicare plan – whether you are new to Medicare or already a beneficiary – attend Council on Aging’s Medicare check-up event, 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 9, at the Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive, Blue Ash. Registration is suggested, though walk-ins are welcome. To register, call COA at 345-3306. Participants should bring the following information: a list of their current prescription drugs including dosages, and the name and address of their preferred pharmacy. COA is partnering with the Ohio Department of Insurance’s Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) to present the Nov. 9 check up event. OSHIIP will present information about Medicare and Part D Prescription Drug plans, along with updates for the new plan year. After the presentation, COA staff will pro-

vide individuals with personal plan comparisons. To find out more about the extra Medicare help available or to learn about other programs, call Council on Aging at 721-1025 or visit www.help4seniors.org. Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and their families. Since 1974, COA has been designated by the state of Ohio as the Area Agency on Aging for Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties. COA plans, coordinates, funds and administers programs for an area that is home to more than 252,000 adults age 60 and older. COA promotes choice, independence, dignity and well-being of older adults through a range of services that help them remain in their homes for as long as possible. One call to COA links people to the wide variety of agencies, information and programs that serve older adults.

Bid on backstage treasures … and more At 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, the Cincinnati Arts Association raises the curtain on its sixth annual “Backstage Treasures … and More!” – an online auction that supports CAA’s arts education programs. Once again, CAA is partnering with cMarket, Inc. – the leading online auction platform for nonprofit and

school fundraising – to bring the auction to its bidders and donors. The auction will run from Nov. 16 to Dec. 6. CAA members and other potential bidders will soon be receiving e-mails about the auction, which may be forwarded to their friends and family, thus creating an unlimited number of guests

who will “virtually attend” and take part in the auction. The public can also participate by visiting the auction Web site at www. CincinnatiArts.ORG/backstage. Items up for bid include a faux leopard coat from Fabulous-Furs, a variety of Bengals-signed sports memorabilia, a behind-the-

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scenes tour of the Cincinnati Zoo, VIP tickets to Xavier University and University of Cincinnati basketball games, and many other exciting items and packages. For information about getting involved, contact Heather Sherwood at 9774104 or by e-mail at hsherwood@cincinnatiarts.org.

REUNIONS 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. Our Lady of Perpetual Help – is having a reunion for all graduates from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at St. William’s Church Undercroft, West Eighth and Sunset avenues, Price Hill. Cost is $15 per person and includes soda, beer, chips, pretzels, bartender, hall rental and music by Jerry “Tiger” Iles. Donations given to Santa Maria Community Services, Sedamsville Civic Association and other organizations. Graduates are asked to bring a snack to share. Last names from A to M are asked to bring appetizers. Names from N to Z are asked to bring desserts. Mail reservations to Pat Oates Telger, 4125 Pleasure Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45205. Include name, name of spouse or guest, address, phone number, e-mail address, year graduated and a check for $15 made out to Pat Telger. For questions, call Marlene Mueller Collinsworth, 921-0620; Cathy Boone Dryden, 859-282-1788; Kathy Oates Finkelmeier, 4514392; Jane Corns Garrett, 4517420; Jenny Corns Newman, 451-8787; Judy Oates Paff, 9228708 or Telger at 251-4507. 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. Goshen High School Class of 1979 – is having its 30 year class reunion Saturday, Nov. 21, at Valley Vineyards, 2276 E. US 22 and 3, Morrow, Ohio. Meet and greet is from 6-7 p.m. Dinner and DJ is from 7-11 p.m. No charge for meet and greet. Dinner and DJ is

$30 per person. Make checks payable to Goshen High School Class of 1979, P.O. Box 27, Lebanon, Ohio 45036, c/o Debi Wallace. For questions, Contact Kim Cook at 967-1169, Debi Wallace at 673-1973, Diana Mohring at ddetmering@cinci.rr.com, Denise McFadden at denisemc09@yaloo.com, Nina Ross at 545-6289 or rosspologirl@hotmail.com, or Tim Johnson at 824-2353, or jt.johnson.1@hotmail.com. Our Lady of Victory Class of 1974 – is having its 35th reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at St. Simon Church, Fr. Plagge Hall. Cost is $25 per person or $45 couple. Beer, wine, snacks and food will be available. Classmates that need to be located: Bruce Bruno, Paula Dietrich, Kim Meier, and Mary Ann Owens McCrillis. RSVP no later than Nov. 1 to any one of the following: Denise Emmett: 702-9077, Karen Wuebbling Sutthoff 738-4138, Kim Lynch Breitenbach 484-4913, Mary Pat McQuaide 922-8021, Suzette Brucato Timmer 9227085, or visit the class’ reunion page at www.facebook.com. 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. Princeton High School Class of 1970 – will have its 40th reunion on June 25 and 26. A buffet is planned for 7-11 p.m., Friday June 25, at Raffel’s Banquet Hall in Evendale. The class will also meet from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Sharon Woods, on Saturday, June 26, at Cardinal Crest camp site for a cookout. All classmates should contact Jim Young at jyoung 4256@yahoo.com or Janice (Renner) Wilkins at Janice.Wilkins@ hamiltonmrdd.org.

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“Divorce Care,” a 13-week program that addresses emotional issues associated with divorce, is being offered through 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.

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October 29, 2009 a.m. Thursdays through Dec. 3 at the church. This is a group for women who are new to the Cincinnati area, who are interested in Christian fellowship with other newcomers. The class reads and discusses Susan Miller’s book, “After the Boxes Are Unpacked: Moving On After Moving In.” The group is open to all women, whether you’ve been here two weeks or two years; you need not be a church member to attend. Childcare is available by reservation. Contact Sue at 2339556 or vicnsueb@fuse.net for more info or to enroll. The book is provided at cost; no charge for the class.

The church is hosting a Healing and Wholeness Service at 6 p.m. the fourth Sunday of each month. It is a special prayer service for those seeking God’s hand in times of physical, emotional and spiritual troubles. The church is offering a Cancer Support Hotline. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance with a cancer diagnosis, call the church’s Cancer Support Hotline (231-4172) to talk to a cancer survivor or caregiver. The church is at 7515 Forest Road, Anderson Township; 231-4172; www.andersonhillsumc.org.

Ascension Lutheran Church

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.

Church of God of Prophecy

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.

Church of the Saviour United Methodist

The Fall Craft/Vendor Show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. It is free. Kids Morning Out is from 9 a.m. to noon every Monday through Thursday. It is open to children 6 monthskindergarten. The cost is $10 for one child and $15 for families of two or more. Haiti Mission Trip 2010 sign-ups are being taken for an adult mission trip to Haiti in February. Call the church office for details. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 791-3142; www.cosumc.org.

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.

Epiphany United Methodist Church

AMERICAN BAPTIST

MT WASHINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH

2021 Sutton Ave

231-4445

Sunday Services

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 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 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

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist 3035 Erie Ave 871-0245 Sunday Service and Sunday School 10:30am Wednesday Testimonial Meeting 7:30pm Reading Room 3035 Erie Ave

CHURCH OF GOD CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am Wed Night Bible Study 7:00 pm Pastor Ed Wilson 8105 Beech Avenue - Deer Park (Just off Galbraith across from Amity School) 513-793-7422

The Greater Cincinnati

Church of God

8290 Batavia-Pike - Route 32 Pastor: Lonnie & Erica Richardson Wednesday Evening Services - 7:00pm Sunday Morning Worship - 10:45 am

EPISCOPAL ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH & ST. THOMAS NURSERY SCHOOL

100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park,OH 831-2052 www.stthomasepiscopal.org Sunday 7:45am Rite I Eucharist 9:00am Rite 2 Eucharist For All People 11:15am Rite 2 Choral Eucharist Childcare Provided for all Eucharists

EVANGELICAL COVENANT

3850 E. Galbraith, Deer Park Next to Dillonvale Shopping Ctr www.TrinityCincinnati.org 791-7631 Worship Service - 10:00AM Sunday School - 10:15AM Pastor Randy Wade Murphy

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

UNITED METHODIST

Sunday Service 10:30am Cincinnati Country Day School 272-5800 www.horizoncc.com Indian Hill Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 www.indianhillchurch.org Sunday Worship 8am & 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am Youth 7 & 8th grade 9:15am Youth 9 & 12th grade 11:45am Phone 561-6805 Fax 561-0894 INDIAN HILL Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 Phone 513-561-6805 Fax 513-561-0894

8221 Miami Rd. (corner of Galbraith)

Innovative & High energy

Traditonal Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00am www.stpaulcommunityumc.org

LUTHERAN ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH

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.

Sundays 9:15am & 10:45am

NEW 9:30am Service --

www.IndianHillChurch.org

513.891.1700

(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.org

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR 8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Finding God Through Little Boy Blue: Wake UP"!

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

Santoro

Building Homes Relationships & Families

513-891-8181

Sunday Worship 8am & 9:30am

Worship times are: Contemporary worship at 5 p.m. Saturdays, contemporary worship at 9 a.m. Sundays and traditional worship at 10:30

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

FAITH CHRISTIAN

FELLOWSHIP CHURCH (Preaching the Gospel of Hope) 6830 School Street

Aldo and Alba Santoro celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a party at Boi Na Braza restaurant downtown Cincinnati. In attendance were their 4 children and in-laws Robert (Kathy) Santoro, Angela (Chris) Conners, Laura (Bill) Woltermann and Louis (Cheryl) Santoro and their 8 grandchildren Sean Conners, Daniel and Julia Santoro, Derrick, Adam and Christina Woltermann and Aldo and Enzo Santoro. There is also another grandchild due this month. The couple will celebrate by taking a European cruise later this month.

LEGAL NOTICE Request For Bank Depository service Guidelines and instructions to Public Depositories. Sealed bids will be Received by the Village of Indian Hill, for Bank Depository Services at The Administration Building, 6525 Drake Road, until noon on Monday, November 6, 2009. At which time such bids will publicly opened and read. Copies of the instructions to bidders and proposal forms may be obtained at City Administration office and on the City/Village web site www.ihill.org. The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to award a contact based on all, part or none of the alternatives described in the bid specifications, or to accept any bid which may be deemed to be in the best interest of the Village of Indian Hill. Michael W. Burns 4012

(Newtown)

271-8442

Dr. R. Edgar Bonniwell, Sr. Minister

www.cfcfc.org Sun. Worship 10am Wed. Worship & Bible Study Service 7pm Sunday School - All Ages 9-10:00am New National Seminary Emerging www.Kingswellseminary.org

NorthStar Vineyard Community Church

Sunday Night Bingo

Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Loveland High School, off of Rich Rd. 683-1556 www.northstarvineyard.org

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Sunday Services 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 AM

513.753.1993 vineyardeastgate.org

MADEIRA SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301 Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery PASTOR JONATHAN KOLLMANN

HARTZELL U.M.C. 8999 Applewood Dr. Blue Ash, OH 45236

ûRev. Robert Roberts, Pastor

HERITAGE UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN CHURCH

2710 Newtown Rd. 231-8634 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School classes and nursery care for children and youth

“One Church, Many Paths” www.huuc.net û

MT. WASHINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6365 Corbly Road 513-231-3946 Rev. Thomas A. Gaiser Sunday Worship 10:45am Adult Sunday School 9:30am Children’s Sunday School 10:45am Visitors Welcomed "A Family in Christ and a Beacon of God’s Love for Over 150 Years"

www.mtwashumc.org

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST United Church of Christ in Oakley

4100 Taylor Ave 871-3136 E-Mail uccoakley@juno.com

www.community-cleveland.com/cc/uccoakley Judy Jackson, Pastor

Sunday Worship 10:00am Adult Bible Study 9:00am, Youth Sunday School 10:00am Childcare provided for Infants and Toddlers “Partners with Jesus in the Community and the World”

a.m. Sundays. Epiphany’s Wee Three Kings Preschool has openings for the 18-24 month Parent’s Day Out classes. Classes meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Choose one or two days a week. This is a great opportunity for your child to learn and play with children his/her own age, while you get some much needed time to yourself. Call Stacy at 683-4256. The church is at 6635 LovelandMiamiville Road, Loveland; 6779866.

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.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

The church is hosting Scrapbooking from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. nearly every third Monday. Free childcare is provided. You must register by 5 p.m. Friday before the Monday event. For more information, call the church at 891-1700. The dates are: Nov. 16, Dec. 14, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 7, July 19 and Aug. 16. The church is at 7701 Kenwood Road, Kenwood; 891-1700.

Hartzell United Methodist

The Sauerkraut Dinner and Auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 7. The cost is $10 per person. Reservations are needed by Sunday, Nov. 1. For reservations, call 891-8527. The church is at 8999 Applewood Drive, Blue Ash; 891-8527.

Kenwood Fellowship Church

The church has a new contemporary worship service from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. The services will feature contemporary worship music in a relaxed atmosphere with biblical teaching that will resonate with the fast-paced lifestyles that many of us find ourselves in today. The church is at 7205 Kenwood Road; 891-9768. All youth groups now meet at 6 p.m. every Sunday night beginning with supper, a short worship service and group sessions. The church is at 360 Robin Ave., Loveland; 683-2525; www.LPCUSA.org.

Loveland United Methodist

The new service times are 8:30 to 9:20 a.m. for the Traditional Service, 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. for the Contemporary Service and Sunday School and 11 a.m. to noon for the Blended Service and Sunday School. Membership At Loveland UMC – The first step is to attend an “Explore LUMC Breakfast,” where you’ll have an opportunity to learn more about Loveland UMC. Childcare is provided. Breakfast is held 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Join the United Methodist Women from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. the first Thursday morning of each month for UMW, a time of fellowship, devotion and ministry at LUMC. The purpose of the UMW is “to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.” The church is at 10975 S. Lebanon Road, Loveland; 683-1738.

Montgomery Community Church

Church School for Everyone 10:10 am

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

www.cloughchurch.org

(off Larchview, off Plainfield at Cross County Hwy.) 891-8527 email: hartzell-umc@fuse.net www.lhartzwellumc-cincinnati.org Sun. School & Worship 9:00 & 10:30AM Child Care provided at 10:30AM service

www.madeirachurch.org 8000 Miami Ave. 791-4470 Contemporary Worship 9:00 am

Traditional Worship 11:15 am Child Care available at all times

The Community Press welcomes news about a special service, rummage sale, dinner, bazaar, festival, revival, musical presentation or any special activity that is open to the public. Deadline: Two weeks before publication date. E-mail: indianhill@ communitypress.com with “religion” in subject line Fax: 249-1938.

Loveland Presbyterian Church

PRESBYTERIAN

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

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The church is hosting “GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays” seminar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Community Room of the Symmes Township Library (11850 Enyart Road). It is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. Space is limited to the first 50 adults; pre-registration is required. There is no charge for this event. Topics to be discussed include “Why the Holidays Are Tough,” “What to Expect,” “How to Prepare,” “How to Manage Relationships and Holiday Socials” and “Using the Holidays to Help You Heal.” Those who attend will receive a free book with over 30 daily readings providing additional insights and ideas on holiday survival. Child care through sixth grade will be provided during the event at the church. Pre-registration for child care is required. To pre-register, call Mendy Maserang at 587-2437 or email mmaserang@mcc.us.

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Civic Garden Center offers gardening classes 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18. Identifying, defining and developing your garden’s mission with Peter Huttinger, Corina Bullock & Guest Community Garden Coordinator 4. Getting Started: The Community Garden Site & Administration from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13. Part one: Review Mission Statement. Part two: Administration structures: meetings, by-laws, agreements, decision making (including consensus), lease & insurance info, and non-profit organizations. Instructors: Peter Huttinger, Corina Bulloch & Cara Hague 5. Sustainable Practices for the Community Gardener from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 20. Part one: Seasonal cycle of soil preparation – composting, cover crops & green manure. Part two: Sustainable Practices i.e. Rain water harvesting, passive solar cold frames, food bearing woody perennials and an introduction to Permaculture principles. Instructors: Peter Huttinger, NG Coordinator, Corina Bullock, YE Coordinator & Braden Trauth, Permaculture 6. Healthy Traditions: Perspectives on Nutrition, Food Preparation & Local Food from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27. An overview of local food issues, the healing properties of plants, alternative perspectives on meat and

vegetable-based diets, and local food issues. Instructors: Peter Huttinger, Cara Hague, Horticulturist I and guest speakers 7. Basic Organic Vegetable Gardening from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. Topics: Timing the vegetable garden, seasonal considerations, fall gardening, variety selection and intensive gardening techniques, succession planting, and companion planting. Instructors: Dave Koester, Campbell County Extension Agent 8. Garden Site Visits from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 13. Class will visit garden sites to be developed by CGDT participants and an established community garden. Instructor: Peter Huttinger. 9. Designing Your Community Gardening Project from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 24. Hands on design session of CGDT participants sites. Instructors: Peter Huttinger & TBA 10. Basic Botany & Seed Starting from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 7. Part one: Basic Botany Cara Hague and/or Paul Koloszar. Part two: Seed Starting. Instructors: Peter Huttinger & Corina Bullock 11. Construction Techniques for the Gardener from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 17. Basic construction techniques and procedures for gardeners. Instructors: Peter Huttinger,

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The Civic Garden Center is hosting the Community Garden Development Training (CGDT) series in November. The program offers a set of tools to help neighbors of all ages come together to create community gardens. The heart of CGDT is the peer-centered curriculum that allows participants to share their talents and utilize community resources to develop and implement neighborhood gardening projects. The CGDT certificate program is free and open to people interested in starting a community garden. However, community development and site design classes are open only to individuals and groups registered in the CGDT certificate program. Certificate requirements are listed following the class schedule. Classes on general gardening practices are open to the general public: • Sustainable Practices for the Community Gardener • Healthy Traditions: Perspectives on Nutrition & Food Preparation • Basic Organic Vegetable Gardening • Basic Botany & Seed Starting • Construction Techniques for the Gardener These are free and open to public, however preregistration is required. The 2009-2010 Series: 1. Intro to Neighborhood Gardens - Organizing Your Garden Project from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4. Building a Strong Garden Group, Recruitment Strategies, Asset-based Community Development and the Social aspects of fund & friend raising. Instructors: Peter Huttinger, Corina Bullock & David White, CGC Volunteer 2. Civic Engagement Training from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. This experiential workshop, taught by Jeffery Stec a lawyer with extensive experience in mediation, will focus on civic engagement, leadership, and effective communication skills for community garden coordinators and gardeners. Instructor: Jeffery Stec 3. The Social Art of Community Gardening from 6 to

Corina Bullock & Jerome Wigner. 12. Garden Practicum (off site) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24. Hands on work session at a garden under development by a CGDT participant group. Other elective classes for a nominal fee. Instructor: Peter Huttinger CGDT Requirements: • To receive a certificate 10 of the 12 classes must be attended, and the required volunteer hours completed. CGDT participants who have met certificate and site/program requirements are eligible to apply for financial (up to $1,500) and technical support for their new community garden project. • Form more information on certification contact the CGC Neighborhood Gardens Program Coordinator. For additional information on this program contact Peter Huttinger, Neighborhood Gardens Coordinator, at 221-0981, ext.16. Or by e-mail at: phuttinger@civicgardencenter.org. For more information on the Civic Gardens, visit www.civicgardencenter.org.

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Leslie Guzman, no age given, 6576 Carriage Hill, wanted person (other agency) at Spooky Hollow and Loveland Madeira Road, Oct. 3.

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Supporters host evening of hope for Wellness Approximately 340 friends and supporters of The Wellness Community gathered at the historic Laurel Court for the second annual “Evening of Hope ... A Celebration of Life” presented by Mercy Health Partners. In addition to raising nearly $70,000 to support the free and professionally facilitated programs of support, education, and hope offered by TWC for people with cancer, their loved ones, and cancer survivors, attendees at the gala event also recognized 2009 honorees Chuck and Julie Geisen Scheper. The Northern Kentucky couple first became involved with TWC in 1992 and have leveraged their own experiences with cancer to bring hope to many others struggling with the disease and other health difficulties. The evening’s festivities included a VIP reception, silent and live auctions, dinner and entertainment by the Rusty Griswolds. Co-chairs April Davidow and Linda Green planned the spectacular fall event, along with committee members Aaron Bley, Betsy

Baugh, Judy Dombar, Kate Gonzalez, Flannery Higgins, Pete Horton, Rita Jones, Christy Neyer, Molly Sandquist, Anita Schneider and Lucy Ward. The Wellness Community is a non-profit cancer support agency dedicated to providing people affected by cancer free and professionally facilitated programs of support, education, and hope, to help them regain control, reduce isolation and

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NEWSMAKERS Opthalmologist receives honor

Dr. Robert Osher of Indian Hill, who is a professor in the department of ophthalmology at the University of Cincinnati, recently received the prestigious Kelman Award for advancement in the field of cataract surgery. It is the single highest honor in cataract surgery given by the American Academy of Ophthalmology – the largest national membership association for eye physicians and surgeons. The award was presented to Osher during the AAO’s annual meeting in San Francisco. Osher was honored previously with the American Innovator’s Award and the Binkhorst Award for his work in cataract and intraocular lens surgery from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He is the only ophthalmologist ever to win all three awards, except for Charles Kelman, MD, the inventor of small incision cataract surgery. “After 30 years in the field, I never expected anything like this,” he said. “I’ve had a windfall of unexpected honors. I work hard taking care of my cataract patients, and I love every minute of it.” Osher, also medical director emeritus of the Cincinnati Eye Institute and an Indian Hill resident, has been listed as one of the

Best Doctors in America since the first edition was published in 1992 and was listed in Osher the Top 10 Cataract Surgeons in the United States in a survey conducted by Ophthalmology Times. Osher has achieved worldwide recognition as a leader in cataract surgery and has designed many of the contemporary intraocular lenses and instruments commonly used, in addition to developing new techniques in this subspecialty. Besides his interest in cataract surgery, Osher coaches youth baseball and basketball teams, has been the ophthalmic consultant for the Cincinnati Reds. He has also published 16 children’s books to help raise money for local and national charities. Dr. James Augsburger, chair of the department of ophthalmology, says that this award speaks to Osher’s dedication to the field. “Dr. Robert Osher is an exceptional ophthalmologist, innovator and teacher,” he said. “The University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Eye Institute are proud to claim his as one of our own. “He has brought tremendous recognition to our program and Cincinnati ophthalmology,” said Augsburger.

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

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

MICHIGAN

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

NEW YORK

TENNESSEE

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

CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617

NORTH CAROLINA

GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com

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

SOUTH CAROLINA N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com

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

SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com

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

A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com A Beautiful Luxury Log Cabin Resort minutes from Dollywood & Pigeon Forge! Great amenities, pet friendly cabins. Excellent rates! Call now or visit us online www.hiddenspringsresort.com 1-888-HSR-TENN (477-8366)

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