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Voters elected two newcomers and an incumbent to the Indian Hill Exempted Village School District Board of Education last week. Karl Grafe received 2,856 votes, followed by Kim Martin Lewis with 2,793 votes and incumbent Elizabeth Johnston with 2,507 votes, according to unofficial results from the Hamilton County Board of Elections.

Candidate Sourushe Zandvakili received 1,291 votes. “I tried to relay to people that I am passionate about representing the Grafe community vision for education,” said Johnston. “I believe the community would like to see our schools

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regain (their) status in the rankings we once had to be one of the top 10 schools in the country.” Johnston said she would like to start a dialogue on having the middle and high school students start later in the day as part of an effort to improve student performance. “The voters are aware of the financial challenges we face,” said Grafe via e-mail. “That likely influenced their decision in the election.” Grafe said he looked forward to working with the board to “ensure our schools remain a prized asset of our community.”

Residents looked for fiscal sense and stability in their selection of candidates. Indian Hill resident Diana Jones said her choices came down to those who had “strong financial knowledge.” She said the school district, along with many others in the state, will likely be struggling through difficult economic times in the coming months and years and the board would need members capable of working with a tight budget. Resident Craig Comello said while he’s only lived in the school district a year he likes the direction in which the schools are headed. He said his daughter just began attending Indian Hill schools so he went into election season with an open mind. “Things seem to be going fine the way they are,” Comello said. Lewis was unable to be reached for comment. Staff reporter Rob Dowdy contributed to this report.

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The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education has found a new home at Rockwern Academy in Kenwood. The not-for-profit organization, which teaches about the Holocaust through talks from local survivors and exhibits, celebrates its grand opening Sunday, Nov. 8. Guest speakers include local Holocaust survivor Werner Coppel, new center president Mark Weisser and state Rep. Tyron Yates along with a presentation for the Rockwern Academy students. Executive Director Sarah Weiss said the goal of the center’s move to the new location was to have larger office and exhibit space to accommodate visitors and give more room to collaborate with the Rockwern students and other schools. SEE STORY, A2

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Voters lined the walls of Armstrong Chapel in Indian Hill on Election Day. Poll workers noted steady traffic throughout the morning.

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More than 50 voters filed into Indian Hill Church before 9 a.m. on Election Day.

Voters OK group’s council picks By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com

True to form, residents voted for Indian Hill Village Council incumbents and candidates chosen by the village Nominating Committee in the Nov. 3 election. Incumbents David Ottenjohn, Lindsay McLean, Mark Tullis, Keith Rabenold and Joseph Beech will be back for another term, while Dan Feigelson and Laura Raines will begin their first terms in the coming months. David Turner was the lone candidate not voted onto the council. Ottenjohn, who was the top vote-getter, said he appreciates the confidence from voters in each of the last four elections in which he’s been voted onto council. He said the new members, who will replace Mayor Eppa Rixey and Councilwoman Susan Holzapfel, will do “an outstanding job” as the council moves forward.

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help, though she said a spot on the Planning Commission piques her interest. “I’m looking forward to learning more about how the village really operates and what role I can play,” she said. Feigelson said his financial background will serve him well as the village council deals with budgetary concerns. “I’m anxious to roll up my sleeves and get to work,” Fiegelson said. Tullis said while he’s obviously pleased with the results of the election, he’s keeping his focus on

the village’s budget, which remains tight with a struggling economy. He said there’s plenty of work to be done, and the new McLean members of council, along with those coming back for another term, should be able to weather the financial storm. Turner said despite losing the election he’s “actually pretty happy.” He said he received 499 votes during the last council race and his total number of votes jumped to 682 this year. Turner has run in the previous six elections, and said he plans to continue running until the village adopts a more open process in selecting candidates. “I think I could run through my mid-80s,” Turner said.

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The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education at 8401 Montgomery Road is a not-for-profit organization that teaches the history of the Holocaust with talks from local survivors and a large exhibit featuring an interactive theater. The center aims to “foster tolerance, inclusion, social justice and civic responsibility.” also larger for the main exhibit called “Mapping Our Tears” that includes an interactive theater with short video clips featuring Holocaust survivors and their stories. “We’re teaching how the (history of the Holocaust) shaped us,” Weiss said. All of the speakers and the artifacts in the exhibit have a local connection. The center still has around 10 Holocaust survivors and eyewitnesses who regularly talk with tour groups. Fifty Holocaust eyewitnesses are still actively involved with the center. Weiss said the center sees around 100 groups a year and does other public

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Robert Acker considers himself a “glass half full” type of guy. This optimistic view of life helped when Acker was laid off from his job more than a year ago. Instead of giving up in a dire job market, Acker, 43, chose to use his skills in real estate development to form a company with business partner David Huprich. Their company, Reveal Real Estate Advisors, provides consultation services in the commercial real

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Indian Hill continues work on the 2010 budget, and is looking for input from interested residents. The village will conduct a budget hearing Monday, Nov. 16, in order to take input from residents on budget appropriations. This is part of the standard procedure the village goes through to set the budget for the upcoming year. Indian Hill Village Councilman Mark Tullis, who also heads the Finance Committee, said with the economy still suffering through difficult times every department in the village has “looked at every penny” in an effort to keep the budget trim heading into next year. While some decisions on budget cuts have been made, village officials continue to attempt to improve the budget.

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There will be a 2010 budget appropriations public hearing 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at the Indian Hill firehouse in the training room, 6475 Drake Road.

“It’s still being tweaked,” Tullis said. The village has put a hold on improvements at Grand Valley Nature Preserve, and the Indian Hill Public Works department has extended the life of two trucks in order to save the money required to buy new ones in the coming year. Indian Hill Public Works Superintendent John Davis said he “fully anticipates” his department will be able to offer the same level of service despite a tight budget throughout the village. He said the department continues to look at holding off on the replacement of various pieces of equipment while making sure residents’ needs are met. “We limited our requests in the budget process to what is essential,” Davis said. “We’re going to do everything we can to make it work.” While residents can attend the upcoming hearing on Monday, Nov. 16, a final budget hearing will be conducted in December.

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Although a number of local school districts have received vaccinations for the swine flu, Indian Hill students are still waiting for their vaccinations. Megan Hummel, a public affairs specialist with Hamilton County Public Health, said there is no preference in determining which schools are chosen. “Scheduled school-based clinics (are) dependent on the timing of vaccine shipments and the quantity of vaccines in the shipment,” she said. Hummel said Hamilton County was split into sections with vaccinations first being administered to schools in the southeast portion of Hamilton County. Hummel said Hamilton County Public Health does look at the number of consent forms for each district, but she said this does not determine the order in which schools receive vaccinations. Kathi Clark, district nurse for the Indian Hill Exempted Village School District, said 75 percent of the students in Indian Hill Schools have turned in consent forms to

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Indian Hill’s Elizabeth Heinbach has a chance to return to the state meet. She finished 10th in the state as a freshman in 2008.

Indian Hill’s Heinbach 4th at state By Mark Chalifoux

Indian Hill’s Elizabeth Heinbach finished 10th in the state cross country meet as a freshman and as a sophomore, Heinbach did even better. The sophomore cross country standout finished fourth in the Division II girls state cross country meet on Saturday, Nov. 7 with a time of 19:00.54. “I knew she would do well,” Indian Hill cross country head coach Susan Savage said. “She ran a nice race at the regional meet and she’s been to the state meet before, so I knew there would be no jitters. She has really worked hard and has stayed focused.” Heinbach said going to state the second time meant just as much as her first trip. “I think it’s just as exciting as last time,” Heinbach said. “It was a lot of hard work and my coach has been great.” Savage said Heinbach is a team player who really wanted the team to qualify with her to the state meet. Unfortunately, Heinbach was the only one to qualify to state this season but the Braves did have a strong season. The team was the CHL title and the district championship for the first time in

program history. “The girls were really excited,” Savage said. “We’ve won one or the other before, but we’ve never won them both in the same year. And we have a lot of young kids who will be back, and they are pretty hooked on running so we hope to do it again next year.” Heinbach said she’s excited for the team’s potential next season and she enjoys the team atmosphere the Braves have. “I feel like our team is really close and I enjoy spending time with them,” she said. Heinbach is also a state-caliber swimmer, so she’ll take some time off before kicking things in gear for the swimming season. “It should be good. I’m excited to be back with my team and just to work hard,” she said. “I have a great team for cross country, for swimming and for track.” While Heinbach has the chance to go to state again in swimming and track, she should be back in the mix next year for cross country again as well. Savage said she expects Heinbach’s success to continue. “Physically, she’s built like a runner,” Savage said. “It’s God’s gift she has.”

BRIEFLY Moeller stunned

The Moeller football team was stunned in the first round of the playoffs in a 45-10 loss to No. 7 Middletown. The Crusaders, who were No. 2 in the region, lost their second straight game after winning the first nine of the season. Moeller had difficulty containing Middletown quarterback Caleb Watkins and the Crusaders offense had trouble moving the football. Middletown had 430 yards of offense and Moeller gained

only 175, with much of it coming late in the game. Moeller fell down 12-3 at halftime, with the defense forcing three turnovers in the first half. Moeller’s offensive woes continued in the second half, and the Crusaders defensive difficulties increased. Moeller finished the season at 9-2.

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Cincinnati Country Day’s Kyle Kistinger was quick to call his brother after the sophomore and his teammate Alanah Hall snapped a two-year state drought for the Indians’ cross country program. Peter Kistinger, a 2007 graduate, was a two-time state qualifier and the last Indian to run at state before Kyle and Hall advanced through regionals this fall. Contemplating the possibility of someday becoming a three-time state qualifier, Kyle took full advantage of the opportunity to taunt his older brother. Kistinger resides in Indian Hill. “Kyle’s first words to Peter were ‘I’m so much better than you,’” CCD head coach Merle Black joked of Kyle’s call to Peter following the sophomore’s eighth-place finish at regionals Oct. 31. “They are close and it’s what you’d expect from a little brother to a big brother.” The top 16 individuals from the Division III regional finals advanced to

state with Kyle posting a time of 17:06.71 to take eighth place. Hall finished the girls’ Division III regional finals in 11th place at 20:06.03 while advancing. “This is a great opportunity for both of them to find out what state is all about. Then they can go back (to state) and do better next year,” Black said. “When we go to regionals it’s often a shocking experience for our kids because the quality of the field is so much higher. “State is another level up from that. Your first year at state is a learning experience,” Black added. Kyle and Hall traveled to Scioto Downs in Columbus for the Division III State Championship finals Saturday, Nov. 7. At state, Kyle finished No. 36 with a time of 16:59.11. Hall finished No. 58 with a time of 20:53.82. The last CCD girl to make state was 2006 graduate Gita Narayan. Narayan took fifth place at the 2005 Division III State Championships with a time of 19:08. Peter took 120th place at the 2006 Division III State Championships while turning in a time of 16:53 as a senior. “I think it gives credibility to both of our programs,” Black said of the Kyle and Hall snapping CCD’s short state drought. “We could not be prouder of

Contemplating the possibility of someday becoming a threetime state qualifier, Kyle Kistinger took full advantage of the opportunity to taunt his older brother. these two for moving on to state.” Unlike many larger teams, Black explained both the boys and girls regularly train together at CCD given the small size of the Indians’ program, the coach said. Hall has excelled under the circumstances. “We run together as a team. Alanah runs with some of our top boys,” Black said. “She has run her whole life and was already committed to it by middle school. She has great form. “She gets pushed by these boys. The girls’ team is incredibly supportive (of Alanah) and are thrilled with her success,” Black added. With both runners coming back in 2010, Black hopes to make a return trip to state next fall, he said. “After seeing state, (everyone in the program) will know they have to practice at another level to compete there,” Black said.

St. X prepares for Elder showdown, pt. 2 By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

The St. Xavier Bombers raced out to a 13-0 lead and took a 27-6 advantage into halftime en route to a 3712 victory over Centerville Nov. 7. Senior running back Tanner Vidal got St. X on the scoreboard with a 23-yard touchdown reception from Luke Massa, and sophomore running back Conor Hundley followed with a 10-yard run to give the

Bombers a 13-0 cushion. After a Centerville touchdown, senior defensive back Gregory Versteeg recovered a fumble for St. X and ran 48 yards for a touchdown. Senior tight end Alex Longi led St. X with six catches for 82 yards and two touchdowns, including a 39-yard score to open the fourth quarter. Will Carroll chipped in with two receptions for 57 yards. Senior quarterback Luke Massa was 13-of-16 passing for 187 yards with three

touchdowns and one interception. The Bombers used seven different rushers on the night; Hundley led the way with 15 carries for 84 yards, while junior Daniel Braswell added seven for 47. The St. X defense had four sacks and forced four turnovers – including three interceptions – and held Centerville to 90 rushing yards on 30 attempts. The Bombers, the topseeded team in Region 4, advance to play GCL-South rival Elder, which downed

Dayton Huber Heights Wayne, 35-14, at The Pit. The game will be Saturday, Nov. 14, at a site to be determined. St. X defeated Elder 17-7 on Oct. 2. Panther wide receiver Tim O’Conner was injured on the first play of the game after hauling in a 36-yard reception. O’Conner, who will play for Indiana University, returned to action against Wayne. He caught three balls for 88 yards, including a 42-yard touchdown reception.

Lions win regionals, set sights on state By Anthony Amorini aamorini@communitypress.com

Ursuline Academy volleyball coach Jeni Case is taking a different post-season approach with her seasoned Lions this fall. Case believes the currently undefeated Lions, standing at 27-0, became complacent during its 28-1 season in 2008 as Ursuline finished second at the Division I State Championships. Having advanced to at least the regional finals in each of the last three years, Case is ready for Ursuline to break through and net a fourth state title for the Lions. “I always tell them that a lot of people don’t get second chances,” Case said. “They should enjoy it but we also need to thing about the things we did wrong last year and learn from that. “For my sake, I’m working them really hard right now. I’ve taken a completely different approach this year. I am going to make sure we don’t lose because we are out of shape,” Case said. At the 2008 state finals, the Ursuline girls were understandably exhausted following a marathon set to open its match against Olmsted Falls High School. Ursuline fell to Olmsted Falls, 3-1 (39-37, 16-25, 25-21, 25-12), with the first game ranking as the

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Ursuline High School senior outside hitter Jade Henderson (15) spikes the ball past the outstretched arms of Mason's Hillary Melnick, left, and Lauren Ketron, right, during the Division I Regional Finals in Vandalia Nov. 7. highest-scoring game in the history of the state finals. The 39-37 game included 17 ties and six lead changes. “It’s making them mentally tougher and hopefully that will help,” Case said of the intense practices. “We’ve been talking about it all year and it’s one step at a time for us. They’ve been doing a good job with that and we’ve been playing pretty solid and consistent.” Ursuline took the next step toward the state finals with a win over Mason, 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-12), during the Division I Regional Championship finals Saturday, Nov. 7. With the win, Ursuline

advanced to the state semifinals. The Lions move on to play Rocky River Magnificat at 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, at Wright State University’s Ervin J. Nutter Center for the state semi-finals. If victorious, Ursuline advances to play in the state finals at Wright State at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. “I think they are excited to be going through this again,” Case said. “Hopefully this year we can (win a state title).” Ursuline’s volleyball program has won three state titles, including championships in 1975, 1993 and 2002.

The Lions have finished as Ohio’s runner-up on four occasions including 1995, 2001, 2003 and 2008. The Ursuline trio of senior Jade Henderson, senior Dani Reinert and junior Kori Moster have seen their fair share of tournament wins and losses. Henderson competed with the team as a freshman in 2006 when the girls lost in the regional finals to Mount Notre Dame. In 2007, Reinert and Moster were a part of the team when the Lions again lost to MND during the regional finals. Henderson was on the team but sidelined with a season-ending knee injury. The Lions finally broke through to the state finals in 2008 before Henderson, Reinert and Moster suffered their most heartbreaking loss to date. “Reinert is (the heart of the team),” Case said. “The girls look up to her. She’s very competitive and very serious when she’s out there. “Kori and Jade are more the vocal leaders. Jade has done a phenomenal job. She plays all the way around and is our go-to hitter. Kori is flat-out one of the best players I’ve ever seen,” Case added. Ursuline captured league, sectional and district titles en route to its regional championship.

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Indian Hill’s Maddie Slattery chases the ball over the back of Madeira’s Ashlynne Huon. JEFF SWINGER/STAFF

Madeira’s Katie Landgrebe and Indian Hill goalkeepr Katie Markesbery collide for a save in the first half at Lakota West in their Division II regional semifinal Wednesday, Nov. 4. The Braves played the Amazons in a tight contest, which was scoreless with less than 10 minutes to play. Madeira eventually added two late goals to win 2-0. The Braves finished the season at 12-5-4 and with a district championship.

Clash of the Titans

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Indian Hill’s Liz Dammeyer plays the ball up the field against Madeira.

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Indian Hill’s Elizabeth Slattery controls the ball against Madeira in the regional semifinal.

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Indian Hill’s Maddie Slattery takes a free kick for the Braves against Madeira.

Indian Hill forward Susan Plunkett chases down Madeira defender Maddie Hartz.

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Indian Hill’s Kathryn Boyce battles for the ball with Madeira’s Kristin Richardson at Lakota West.

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It’s all good, change is a process for council race The morning after the election, I was called by a well-wisher who expressed his support and disappointment that I had not won. I told him, “It’s all good.” Not only was I not down, but I was and remain elated about the results. Important things take time. Change seldom comes quickly. This effort to effect constructive change in the village is a process and I am looking forward to continuing efforts to effect the changes outlined in my platform throughout the next two years leading up to the 2011 elections. An increase of nearly 200 votes, or 37 percent, in a single election cycle is huge and I want to thank the voters of the village who supported my efforts.

During each election cycle and from its associated candidate forum I learn. Once again I have come away with a David Turner greater underCommunity standing about how others see Press guest the needs of the columnist village and with a clearer more refined sense of what it is I should be doing as a candidate for Village Council. Two years ago I came away from the candidate forum with the sense people were seeking a way to connect, develop and maintain

a greater sense of cohesion and community and to dialogue about things important to the village. From this feedback the concept of the Indian Hill Community Network (IHCN) was born and I have spent the last two years organizing a village-centered Web page, www.IHCN.org, to provide residents with just such a vehicle. From this year’s forum the message I received was that there are others who want to be a part of this process and that I need to make it clearer that direct involvement of others is welcome. In my recent editorial, “Eleven in Eleven,” I proposed a goal that there be 11 independent candidates running for council in 2011. I asked for your involvement and the number of people com-

Honoring our nation’s veterans Every year, Nov. 11 serves as an opportunity to unite as Americans behind a common cause: Honoring our nation’s veterans. Veterans Day is a holiday that means much more than a day off of work or school – it is a day specially designated for commemorating those who have served in our military throughout history, as well as those who continue to serve today. Veterans Day was founded by President Wilson Nov. 11, 1918, to celebrate the end of World War I and to commemorate the veterans who fought in the war. Thirty-six years later, President Eisenhower expanded the holiday to include not just World War I veterans, but veterans of all wars. There are roughly 25 million military veterans living in our country today, and these dauntless Americans deserve our respect not just on Veterans Day but every day that we live in free-

dom. Without their efforts to preserve peace and civility in our world, all that we have accomplished as a nation would Ron Maag not have been Community possible. hether Press guest theyW were procolumnist tecting our country from tyrants or terrorism, they have remained committed to their mission to protect their families and neighbors back home. Some of these brave men and women have experienced lifechanging tragedy and trauma that will remain with them for a lifetime. Some bear scars upon their bodies, while others remain scarred with memories of distant battlegrounds and comrades they

lost. And while some of these veterans are decorated with Purple Hearts or Bronze Stars, every single one of them wear medals of fortitude and honor. This Veterans Day, let’s proudly proclaim that the sacrifices our service members have endured have not gone unnoticed. Fly the stars and stripes or go to a parade honoring the veterans in our community. While we can never fully repay our veterans for their service, we can show our appreciation by never taking their commitment to our country for granted. We have much to be thankful for as Americans, and as a state legislator I am honored to take part in the democratic process that our veterans through the years have protected. Contact State Rep. Ron Maag at 77 S. High St., 10th Floor, Columbus, 43215; by e-mail at district35@ ohr.state.oh.us; 614-644-6023.

OFFICIALS DIRECTORY LOCAL

Indian Hill Village Council

Village of Indian Hill: 6525 Drake Road. Phone: 561-6500. Web site: www.ihill.org. Mayor Eppa Rixey; Vice Mayor David T. Ottenjohn; council members Joseph Beech III Susan K. Holzapfel, Lindsay McLean, Keith Rabenold and Mark Tullis. City Manager Michael W. Burns; Assistant City Manager David M. Couch; Chief of Police Chuck Schlie; City Solicitor Donald L. Crain; Clerk-Comptroller Paul C. Riordan; Fire Chief Steven Ashbrock; Public Works Superintendent John Davis; Tax Commissioner Constance Eberhart; Water Works Superintendent John Davis.

SCHOOLS

Indian Hill Exempted Village Schools

Indian Hill Exempted Village Schools Board of Education: 6855 Drake Road. Phone: 272-4500. Web site: www.ih.k12.oh.us. Indian Hill school board meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Indian Hill High School, 6845 Drake Road. Board President Barb Hopewell; Vice President Ted Jaroszewicz; board members Molly Barber, Elizabeth Johnston and Tim Sharp. Superintendent Dr. Jane Knudson; Assistant Superintendent Dr. Mark Ault; Treasurer and Business Manager Julia J. Toth, 2724513; Director of Pupil Services Lisa Huey; Transportation Supervisor Cynthia

Ketterer; Facilities Director Ken Stegman and Director of Communications Martha Stephen.

FEDERAL

U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt

2nd District includes nearly all the northeastern and eastern Cincinnati communities. Local: Kenwood office – 8044 Montgomery Road, Room 540, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236; phone 791-0381 or 800-784-6366; fax 791-1696. Portsmouth office – 601 Chillicothe St., Portsmouth, Ohio 45662; phone 740-3541440. In Washington, D.C.: 238 Cannon Building, Washington, D.C., 20515; phone 202225-3164; fax 202-225-1992. E-mail: jean@jeanschmidt.com Web sites: www.house.gov/schmidt

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown

Cincinnati: 425 Walnut St. Room 2310, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-3915; 684-1021; fax 684-1029 . Washington, D.C.: C5 Russell Bldg., Washington, D.C., 20510; phone 202-2242315; fax 202-224-6519. E-mail: None available yet Web site: www.brown.senate.gov

U.S. Sen. George Voinovich

Local: 36 E. Seventh St., Suite 2615, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202; phone 684-3265; fax 684-3269.

Washington, D.C.: 524 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510; phone 202-224-3353; fax 202-228-1382. E-mail: cincinnati_voinovich@voinovich.senate.gov Web site: www.voinovich.senate.gov

STATE

State Rep. Connie Pillich

In Columbus: House of Representatives, 77 S. High St., 11th Floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43266-0603; phone 614-466-8120; fax 614644-9494. E-mail: district28@ohr.state.oh.us

State Rep. Ron Maag

35th District includes parts of Columbia Township, Indian Hill, Loveland, Madeira, Mariemont, parts of Sycamore Township and Symmes Township in Hamilton County and parts of Warren County. In Columbus: House of Representatives, 77 S. High St., 10th Floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43215-6111; phone 614-644-6023; fax 614-719-3589. E-mail: district35@ohr.state.oh.us

State Sen. Shannon Jones

7th District includes most of eastern Hamilton County and all of Warren County. In Columbus: 1 Capitol Square, Statehouse, Columbus, Ohio 43215; 614-466-9737; via e-mail: sd07@senate.state.oh.us or by mail: State Sen. Shannon Jones, 1 Capitol Square, Statehouse, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

GOVERNMENT CALENDAR HAMILTON COUNTY

Commissioners – meet at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday in Room 605 of the County Administration Building, 138 E. Court St., downtown. The next meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 21. Call 946-4400. Educational service center governing board – meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 11083 Hamilton Ave. The next meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 21. Call 742-2200.

Regional planning commission – meets at 12:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the County Administration Building, eighth floor, 138 E. Court St., downtown. The next meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 5. Call 946-4500.

INDIAN HILL

Council – meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month (unless otherwise announced)

in city hall, 6525 Drake Road Road. The next meeting is Monday, Jan. 26. Call 561-6500.

INDIAN HILL SCHOOLS

Board of education – Board meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the high school, 6845 Drake Road. The next meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 10. Call 2724500 or visit www.ih.k12.oh.us.

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Our village electoral process remains restrictive and exclusionary. This must change, and sooner or later it will. David Turner lives in Indian Hill.

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Do you plan to attend a Veterans Day event in your community? What does the day mean to you? “My father was born on Nov. 11, 1906, so Veterans Day has a special meaning for me. Since I work for the federal government, we are given the day off as a national holiday and although I never had the opportunity to serve in a branch of our military I think it’s important for all of us as Americans to recognize and give thanks for the countless sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform. They are all true heroes, giving of themselves to protect the freedoms many of us often take for granted.” M.M. “In all honesty, I had not thought about attending a Veteran’s Day event until this week’s chatroom question showed up. Although I am a veteran, I did not see combat, and I was lucky to have done my tour of duty in the Navy during a relatively peaceful time in our country’s history (1954-1958). “People have a tendency to take the good things in life for granted, and I am also guilty of that from time to time, and I regret it. This note from the Community Press has made me decide to plan to attend one of the events in the community, to show my appreciation for the awesome sacrifices made by so many in our Armed Forces, especially those who courageously gave their very lives in defense of our country and our freedom. Thank you American veterans!” B.B. “I served in the active army from April 1965 until November 1969 and in the reserves until 1989. I was in Vietnam from December 1967 until November 1968 and “won” a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. “I am proud of my service but I have never seen fit to attend a Veterans Day event, except when I was in the reserves and we drove trucks in parades. “I am 65 years old and hope the day never comes where the most exciting and fulfilling thing I can celebrate was learning to kill my fellow man in a foreign land. “For me, Veterans Day is a day when a lot of old coots with nothing better to do try to regain the glory of their youth. “I will be backpacking in the Smokies trying to find mine.” F.S.D.

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Next question Is “Sesame Street” still relevant today, 40 years after its debut? What are your favorite memories of the show? 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. “Although I have no current plans to attend an event, to me it is recognition of those who risked their lives and those who gave their lives for our freedoms.” B.N. “Delhi is dedicating there Veteran’s Memorial on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m.. My dad, passed away five years ago and he was a veteran in the United States Army. Our entire family will be at the event to remember him and all the men and women who have died that faithfully served and protected our country.” J.A.B. “Yes I will attend a veterans memorial service. The day is very special to me because my father who served in France during World War I died on Nov. 11.” L.S. “Yes, we will be attending Veterans Day events in the community. My daughter will be performing in the choir in the celebration taking place at C.O. Harrison. She will also have the privilege of serving breakfast to the veterans participating in the event and their families. She is so proud to be taking part in the day’s festivities. It’s a great way to say thank you to all that these wonderful people have done and sacrificed for us.” C.F. “I don’t attend an event but I always say a prayer thanking those who have served (and are serving) for my freedom.” C.A.S. “I will stop by the beautiful new Veterans Monument located at Veterans Park on Harrison Avenue. It was featured in a recent Northwest Press article. It makes me sad that a similar kind of tribute also could have been located at the Northgate Mall (corner of Springdale and Colerain). Thankfully the township trustee who dropped the ball on Northgate Mall area did not run for reelection. He is forgotten and gone. Go figure!” T.D.T.

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Gabe Rice, who formerly operated a landscaping business, is now owner of Renaissance Garden Ornament in Oakley. The store specializes in a variety of items including planting containers, bird baths and statuary.

Store caters to decorative needs While landscaping Gabe Rice noticed some yards could use something a little extra. To help fill this decorative need, Rice started his Renaissance Garden Ornament business. The owner of a landscaping business for 20 years, Rice said he got the idea for a garden ornament business while visiting a store in Savannah, Ga. “I saw the need for them to add a nice personal finishing touch to landscaping,” he said about the garden ornaments. Rice, 58, opened Renaissance nearly five years ago in the Voltage Lofts in Oakley. The store specializes in garden ornaments made of pottery, fiberglass and other materials. The garden ornaments include fountains, planting containers, benches, bird baths and statuary. “We have everything from Old World antique reproductions to simple, straightforward, contempo-

Renaissance Garden Ornament

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Located in the Voltage Lofts, 3209 Madison Road. Call 321-2430 or visit the Web site www.rengarden.com.

rary designs,” said Rice. Rice said customers need not be intimidated by the selection. The store can provide personal design consultation as well as place special orders, he said. “These ornaments add personality,” Rice said. Renaissance Garden Ornament is at 3209 Madison Road. By Forrest Sellers. Send your “Small Business Spotlight” suggestions to editor Eric Spangler at espangler@communitypress. com

THINGS TO DO

On stage

Mariemont Players Inc. is presenting “A Tuna Christmas” at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Columbia Township. It is a holiday comedy. Two actors portray all the wacky inhabitants of Tuna, Texas. The cost is $17. Reservations are recommended. The play runs through Nov. 22. Call 684-1236.

derland” 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in the auditorium at Indian Hill High School, 6865 Drake Road, Indian Hill. The cost is $7, $6 advance. Tickets are required. The play runs through Nov. 14. Call 2724500 or visit www.ih.k12.oh.us/MS/MSThe atre.

Craft shows

• Indian Hill Church is hosting the Indian Hill Church Art Show 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Indian Hill Church, 6000 Drake Road, Indian Hill. There is a $5 admission fee. Regional artisans show and sell paintings, sculptures, jewelry, note cards, photography and more. Call 561-4256. • Rockwern Academy is hosting Bagels and Boutiques from 8:15 to 10:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Rockwern Academy, 8401 Montgomery Road, Kenwood. Local boutiques and artisans sell jewelry, clothing for women and children, toys, books, unique gourmet foods, wellness products and more. Free bagels and coffee available. The event is free. Call 984-3770.

Student theatre

Indian Hill Middle School is presenting “Alice in Won-

Learn about Rookwood

Indian Hill Historical Society is hosting the program “Rookwood Pottery” at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at Little Red Schoolhouse-Indian Hill, 8100 Given Road, Indian Hill. Learn the history of Rookwood Pottery with expert, Anita Ellis. Bring your pottery to learn where your pieces fit into the Rookwood story. The event includes brunch. The cost is $30, $25 members. Reservations are required. Call 891-1873 or visit www.indianhill.org.

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Sr. Pastor Dick Coldwell and Associate Pastor Elaine Parulis-Wright flank the John Wesley window.

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125-year-old stained glass relocated to Madeira

The parlor and entry into the sanctuary at St. Paul Community United Methodist Church in Madeira have a new glow about them. The atmosphere has changed because of some colorful “new” additions. In the 1950s The Wesley Chapel in downtown Cincinnati was demolished. A number of the stained glass windows from the chapel were then moved and incorporated into the new Wesley Chapel in the Mohawk neighborhood. Later when that chapel closed, the windows sat there out of sight for years. Two of these historic stained glass windows dating back to 1885 were subsequently “rescued” and purchased by a St. Paul family who donated them to the church. The windows went into storage again while a committee was formed to look after the restoration and installation in their new home. Rachel Coughlin co-chair of the committee indicated “We realized the windows were hidden treasures and wanted to bring them out into the light to be enjoyed.” The project took two years to complete. The windows, speckled with paint and layers of dust, were in deteriorated wooden frames and needed extensive cleaning and repairs. St. Paul’s Arts & Memorials committee readily committed the needed funds to make the restoration a reality. The Moss Glass Company of Anderson, Ind., was selected to do the cleaning restoration, re-framing, back lighting and installation of the windows. They did an excellent job of incorporating the lighting, framing

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Trustee chairman Bob Gigax and Restoration Committee co-chair Rachel Coughlin in front of the parlor window. and hanging designs for the two windows. All of the efforts paid off when both the windows were installed earlier this year. Today when visitors walk through the front entrance of the church, John Wesley’s illuminating light beckons them to come in. You can almost hear him whispering, “Do no harm. Do all the good that you can for as long as you can.” The second window was

installed in the church parlor. One Sunday morning as the sun shone through, the beauty of the window caused a parishioner to exclaim “Oh what a glorious sight!” For more information about St. Paul Community UMC, contact the church office at 891-8181 or visit www.stpaulcommunityumc.org.

Potted bulbs can ‘light up’ your spring You can “light up” your yard next spring by planting spring bulbs in the ground now. But guess what? You can do the same thing to light up your outdoor containers next spring, or to bring spring bulb colors inside your home. Instead of planting bulbs in the ground, simply plant them in a pot. Growing spring bulbs in a container is easy. Here’s what you’ll need for your potted spring bulbs: • 4-, 6-, 8-inch or larger pots, with good drainage holes in the bottom • A good grade potting mix • Espoma’s Bulbtone (a fertilizer) • The bulbs of your choice. Any of the spring flowering bulbs will work, so look at doing some pots of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths for great fragrances, and a few minor bulbs, like

crocus, for early colors. Take your pots and place about an inch or two of the potting mix in the bottom. Then, evenly distribute your bulbs in Ron Wilson the mix, point up, In the garden and feel free to plant them a little closer than you would normally in the ground. For the tulips, place the flat side of the bulb to the outside of the pot. Cover your bulbs with more of your soil-less mix, sprinkle on a little bulb food, and then continue to fill the pot to the top, lightly compressing the soil as you fill.

Water your potted bulbs thoroughly, and you’re ready to grow. Now, here’s the secret: You must over winter your potted bulbs in cold temperatures. So, leave your pots sitting outside, watering them when the soil dries out. Once the temperatures outside have become cold, consistently, move the planted bulb pots inside an unheated garage or shed. Just let them sit dormant enjoying the cold temperatures. Early next spring, when the bulbs start to grow, bring them in to the house, or place your potted bulbs in an outdoor planter. Ron Wilson is marketing manager for Natorp’s Inc. Garden Stores and is the garden expert for 55KRC-AM and Local 12. You can reach him at columns@communitypress.com

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November 12, 2009

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ART EXHIBITS

Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road. Library gallery. 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. Free. Presented by Raymond Walters College. 745-5600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.

CIVIC

Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, 11093 Kenwood Road. Proof of Hamilton County residency required. No charge for monitors, CPUs, hard drives, mice, keyboards, laptops, docking stations, back-up batteries, power cords, modems, external hard drives, memory chips, cell phones, printers, scanners and fax machines. Program prohibits participation by businesses, churches, schools and non-profits. $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. Presented by Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

EDUCATION

Astrology Class, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Midwest School of Astrology, 4777 Red Bank Expressway, Suite 6, Intermediate to Advanced Topics with Pam Gallagher. $30. Reservations recommended. 984-2293. Madisonville. Intuitive Development Training, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Whatever Works Wellness Center, 7433 Montgomery Road. Develop psychic skills using tarot cards and spirit artwork. Learn the art of tea leaf reading, flame messages and clairvoyantly seeing with inner eyes. Beginners start 6:30 p.m.; advanced, 7 p.m. Ages 21 and up. $10. Reservations required. 7919428; www.accessingangels.com. Silverton.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Troy Baxley, 8 p.m. $8, $4 college students and military. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. 984-9288. Montgomery.

ON STAGE - THEATER

A Tuna Christmas, 8 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road. Holiday comedy. Two actors portray all the wacky inhabitants of Tuna, Texas. $17. Reservations recommended. Presented by Mariemont Players Inc. Through Nov. 22. 684-1236. Columbia Township.

PUBLIC HOURS

Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Gattle’s, 7809 A Cooper Road. Luxury bedding linens, fine table linens, infant and baby linens, elegant gifts, fragrances and soaps. Through Dec. 31. 871-4050. Montgomery.

SUPPORT GROUPS

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. Codependents Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8815 E. Kemper Road. Room 31. Literature discussion group. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous, Inc. 503-4262. Montgomery. Getting Support for Grief and Loss During the Holidays, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 11000 Montgomery Road. Chapel. Assists people in honoring their grief. Free. Registration recommended. Presented by Catholic Charities SouthWestern Ohio. 241-7745; www.catholiccharitiesswo.org. Symmes Township. F R I D A Y, N O V. 1 3

ART EXHIBITS Immortality: Revisited, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, 6980 Cambridge Ave. Photographs by Linda Tabler. Presented by The Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati. Through Nov. 27. 272-3700; www.womansartclub.com. Mariemont.

FARMERS MARKET

HOME & GARDEN

Kitchen & Bath Design Seminar, 6:30 p.m. Neal’s Design Remodel Gallery, 7770 E. Kemper Road. Project consultants and designers present. Includes light fare. Free. Registration required. Presented by Neal’s Design Remodel. 489-7700. Sharonville. Healthy Living with Diabetes: A Dinner Lecture, 5:45 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Experts discuss self-management tools, medications and proper exercise and nutrition following dinner. $15, includes dinner. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery. Authors Out Loud Speaker Series, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Dr. Karen Gail Lewis, acclaimed marriage/family therapist, provides gender relationship tips. $10, $8 advance by Nov. 6. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Registration recommended. 761-7500. Amberley Village.

MUSIC - JAZZ

Bone Voyage Band, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Cactus Pear Southwest Bistro, 9500 Kenwood Road. 791-4424. Blue Ash.

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Fall favorites. Spirits of Madeira, 6917 Miami Ave. With hors d’oeuvres. $1 per sample. 561-2702. Madeira.

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.

MUSIC - BLUES

Blues Merchants, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 Loveland-Madeira Road. 791-2753. Montgomery.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Troy Baxley, 8 p.m. $12. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288. Montgomery.

ON STAGE STUDENT THEATER

Alice in Wonderland, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Indian Hill High School, 6865 Drake Road. Auditorium. $7, $6 advance. Tickets required. Presented by Indian Hill Middle School. Through Nov. 14. 272-4500; www.ih.k12.oh.us/ MS/MSTheatre. Indian Hill.

ON STAGE - THEATER

A Tuna Christmas, 8 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, $17. Reservations recommended. 6841236. Columbia Township.

Sarah Palin will be signing “Going Rogue: An American Life” starting at noon Friday, Nov. 20, at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Norwood.* Book pre-orders are on sale now and will include a line ticket. The books will be available Tuesday, Nov. 17, and after. Palin will autograph her book but she will not personalize. There will be no posed photographs and no memorabilia signed. Call 513-3968960 for more details. *Time subject to change, check back for latest event details.

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.-6 p.m. Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road. Market includes organic meat and eggs, seasonal produce and flowers. 561-7400. Indian Hill.

LECTURES

FARMERS MARKET

ART OPENINGS

John Stobart, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Celebration of Stobart’s 80th Birthday. Closson’s Art Gallery, 10100 Montgomery Road. Works by maritime painter. Exhibit continues through Dec. 6. Through Nov. 14. 762-5510. Montgomery.

PUBLIC HOURS

Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 8714050. Montgomery. Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100; www.kenwoodtowncentre.com. Kenwood.

SINGLES

CRAFT SHOWS

Indian Hill Church Art Show, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. $5 admission fee. Indian Hill Church, 6000 Drake Road. Regional artisans showing and selling paintings, sculptures, jewelry, note cards, photography and more. 561-4256. Indian Hill. Bagels and Boutiques, 8:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Rockwern Academy, 8401 Montgomery Road. Local boutiques and artisans sell jewelry, clothing for women and children, toys, books, unique gourmet foods, wellness products and more. Free bagels and coffee available. Free. 984-3770. Kenwood.

Candlelight Singles, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Trio Bistro, 7565 Kenwood Road. Meet other singles at dinner under romantic lighting. All parties in age appropriate groups. Benefits Hospice, YWCA Battered Woman’s, Children’s Shelter and Freestore Foodbank. Ages 23-65. $30 plus dinner. Reservations required. Presented by Candlelight Singles of North America. 761-6201; www.candlelightsingles.com. Kenwood. S A T U R D A Y, N O V. 1 4

ART EXHIBITS

Natural Selections, noon-4 p.m. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, Free. 745-5600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.

ART OPENINGS

John Stobart, noon-3 p.m. Celebration of Stobart’s 80th Birthday, Closson’s Art Gallery, 762-5510. Montgomery.

BARS/CLUBS

DJ Aaron Glorius and That Guy from Okinawa, 7 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, 5541040. Blue Ash.

CRAFT SHOWS

Fall Arts and Crafts Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 7754 Montgomery Road. More than 70 booths, craft show cafe, handmade items, baked goods, food, door prizes and raffles. Free. 791-6320. Sycamore Township. Indian Hill Church Art Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Indian Hill Church, 5614256. Indian Hill.

FARMERS MARKET

Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill. PROVIDED

In 2005, Kristin Chenoweth captivated Cincinnati when she performed with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. This Tony and Emmy Award-winning, Golden Globenominated, pint-sized powerhouse makes her return to Music Hall in a program packed with popular favorites, including the Broadway smash, “Wicked.” There will be performances 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. Tickets start at $26 and are available by calling 513-381-3300 or at www.cincinnatipops.org. Legacy Dinner honoring the late Maestro Erich Kunzel to be held prior to Saturday’s performance

FOOD & DRINK

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, available online. 791-7245. Madisonville.

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HEALTH / WELLNESS

Common Childhood Illness Workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Learn about specific childhood communicable diseases, how diseases are spread and what to do when child is ill. Includes three-year certification. $25. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000. Blue Ash. Spirit Guides - Send - Receive - Communicate, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Whatever Works Wellness Center, 7433 Montgomery Road. Learn about spirit communication. Ages 21 and up. Refreshments provided. $25. Registration required, pay at door. 7919428; www.accessingangels.com. Silverton.

MUSIC - BLUES

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

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Rhythm N Blue Ash, 8 p.m. An Intimate Evening of Jazz with Kathy Wade. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road. Muntz Theater. Family friendly. $12, $10 advance. Reservations recommended. Presented by Raymond Walters College. 745-5705; www.rwc.uc.edu/alumni/artcultural/concerts.htm. Blue Ash.

MUSIC - JAZZ

Kathy Wade: A Black Anthology of Music, 11 a.m. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road. Wade leads a historical exploration of the origins of American Classical Music-Jazz. Part of ARTrageous Saturdays. Ages 3-10. $5. ReserWade vations recommended. Presented by Raymond Walters College. 745-5705. Blue Ash.

SEMINARS

What Women Need to Know About Divorce, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Merrill Lynch, 5151 Pfeiffer Road. Suite 100, Conference room. Learn how to protect yourself and your children, take control of your financial life and strategies to deal with your spouse and/or children’s emotions. Features panel of speakers, attorneys, financial advisor and therapists. Free. Reservations appreciated, not required. Presented by Second Saturday. 792-1186. Blue Ash.

SHOPPING

Gift Wrapping and Bow Demonstration, 1 p.m. The Container Store, 5901 E. Galbraith Road. Includes giveaways. 745-0600; www. containerstore.com. Sycamore Township. S U N D A Y, N O V. 1 5

FILMS

Watch Party: The New Neighbors, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Deer Park-Silverton Firehouse, 7050 Blue Ash Road. Short movie. Two people make racial integration the centerpiece of revitalizing their suburban towns. Discussion follows. Free. Presented by Agenda360. 579-3111; www.dpsjfd.org. Silverton.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Jewish Book Fair, 10 a.m.-noon, Congregation Ohav Shalom, 8100 Cornell Road. Books, music, cookbooks and activity books for ages 1-15. Havdalah and Chanukah candles available for purchase. Presented by Northern Hills Synagogue. 931-6040; www.kehillacincy.com. Sycamore Township.

PROVIDED.

Indian Hill Historical Society is hosting the program “Rookwood Pottery” at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at Little Red Schoolhouse, 8100 Given Road, Indian Hill. Learn the history of Rookwood Pottery with expert, Anita Ellis. Bring your pottery to learn where your pieces fit into the Rookwood story. The event includes brunch. The cost is $30, $25 members. Reservations are required. Call 891-1873 or visit www.indianhill.org.

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

Michael Banks, 6:30 p.m. Mariemont Branch Library, 3810 Pocahontas Ave. Author discusses and signs Ruth Lyons biography “Before Oprah: Ruth Lyons The Woman Who Created Talk TV.” Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4467; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Mariemont.

PARENTING CLASSES

Sticks and Stones – Words Will Hurt, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. E. H. Greene Intermediate School, 5200 Aldine Road. Parents learn signs of bullying and cyber-bullying, ways to prevent bullying and cyber-bullying and what to do if a child is the victim of either type of bullying. Information on safe internet usage available. Presented by Northeast Community Challenge Coalition. 489-2587. Blue Ash. T U E S D A Y, N O V. 1 7

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.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Weight Loss Booster, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Learn to plan healthy meals, jump-start your metabolism and pinpoint and change behaviors that lead to overeating and weight gain. $125. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

HOME & GARDEN

Community Supported Agriculture: How to Start One and Make it Successful, 9:30 a.m. Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road. For farmers, gardeners, future farmers and anyone else interested in this method of food distribution. Panel discussion with questions and answers. Free. Registration required by Nov. 10. 574-1849. Indian Hill.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES Children’s Morning Story Time and Activities, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Barnes & Noble Fields-Ertel, 9891 Waterstone Blvd. Children’s Department Stage. New, popular and obscure favorites read with matching activity to help get involved in story. Free. 683-5599. Deerfield Township.

SEMINARS

Community Supported Agriculture Seminar, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road. Learn about the community supported agriculture (CSA) model, various distribution methods and the challenges of urban gardening. Free. Reservations required by Nov. 10. 561-7400. Indian Hill. W E D N E S D A Y, N O V. 1 8

EDUCATION What Parents Should Know about Reading and Comprehension Development, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Langsford Learning Acceleration Center, 9402 Towne Square Ave. Presentation series for parents and caregivers on reading, comprehension development and current research. Free. Registration required. 531-7400; www.weteachreading.com. Blue Ash. FOOD & DRINK

Wine Pairing Dinner, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Parkers Blue Ash Grill, 4200 Cooper Road. Chef Matthew Wilson creates menu to complement each wine. $40. Reservations required. 891-8300. Blue Ash.

LECTURES

Montgomery Woman’s Club Town Hall Lecture Series, 11 a.m. Montgomery Assembly of God, 7950 Pfeiffer Road. With author and family humorist, Lori Borgman. $35. Registration required. 684-1632; www.montgomerywomansclub.org/. Montgomery.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Jewish Book Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Northern Hills Synagogue, 5714 Fields Ertel Road. Books, music and activity books for ages 115. Havdalah and Chanukah candles available for purchase. 931-6040; www.kehillacincy.com. Symmes Township. T H U R S D A Y, N O V. 1 9

ART EXHIBITS

Queen City Artists Past and Present and Cincinnati Characters, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Eisele Gallery of Fine Art, 5729 Dragon Way. New acquisitions of Cincinnati‚Äôs “Golden Age” painters, living artists whose works are in the earlier style and oil portraits. Free. Through Jan. 15. 791-7717; www.eiselefineart.com. Fairfax.

SHOPPING

Holiday Boutique Fundraiser, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The Vintage Club, Montgomery Road. Three Chimneys Clubhouse. Vendors, refreshments and raffles. Benefits Sycamore Flyerettes. Free. Presented by Sycamore Athletic Boosters. 503-3397. Symmes Township.

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ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Beginning Art/Painting Class, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Whatever Works Wellness Center, 7433 Montgomery Road. $15. Registration recommended. 791-9428; www.whitewillowtaichi.com. Silverton.

LECTURES

Tolerance and Intolerance in Medieval Muslim Spain, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Raymond Walters College, 9555 Plainfield Road. 119 Muntz Hall. Part of Jacob and Jennie L. Lichter Lecture Series. With Jane Gerber, professor of Jewish History and director of the Institute for Sephardic Studies at the City University of New York. Reception follows, consistent with Kosher dietary law. Ages 18 and up. Presented by UC Department of Judaic Studies. 556-2297; www.artsci.uc. edu/judaic/news.htm. Blue Ash.

PROVIDED

Learn to make your drawings dance at the Weston Art Gallery’s annual children’s animation workshop 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Under the direction of J. Russell Johnson, Wright State University’s professor of motion pictures, and Ruben Moreno, art educator and clay animation specialist, children learn the basic premise of animation, the foundation of all motion pictures, and practice techniques to create a short film. Workshop fee includes snacks and supplies plus a free DVD and film screening (with popcorn) next spring. Cost is $8 members, $12 nonmembers. Advance registration and payment required. Register at 513-684-4524 or www.taftmuseum.org/familiescreate.htm

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November 12, 2009

Hear what some of your friends think of you innate common sense. Prudence is the intellectual ability to choose the right means toward a worthy end. Father Lou howYouoftenknow we Guntzelman struggle with Perspectives puzzling questions of how to spend our money, where to direct our time, how to handle the competing demands of our lives, how to settle differences, etc. A student may wrestle with dilemmas such as, “I think it would be more responsible to stay home and study for the test and not to go to the movies; yet, I’ve been working hard, maybe I deserve a break or find time to do both.” A judgment is called for. A pru-

dent judgment. Situations crying for a prudent decision seem endless in life: how to break bad news gently; whether to punish a fault or let it go this time; how much to become further involved in a risky or flirtatious relationship; what legislation to vote for in an election that will best promote the common good, etc.? All such matters, great and small, are governed by prudence. We become a prudent and wise person not in making one prudent decision. Prudence is the acquired habit of always, or nearly always, choosing the right means to achieve morally good ends. At times it can be agonizing and demand much of us. Former Yale chaplain William Sloane Coffin said, “The first of the four cardinal virtues of the Roman Catholic Church is ‘prudentia,’

Ductwork cleans wallet s a i d Smith. I showed Smith the U.S. Environmental ProtecHoward Ain t i o n Hey Howard! A g e n c y recommendation about duct cleaning. It said duct cleaning has never been shown to actually prevent health problems. “I really wish I would have read this beforehand,” Smith told me. The EPA said much of the dirt and dust in air ducts simply adheres to the duct surfaces and does not necessarily enter the living space. So, it said, cleaning should be considered for only severe cases of mold, dust and debris. The EPA also said, “Pollutants that enter the home both from outdoors and indoor activities such as cooking, cleaning, smoking or just moving around can cause greater exposure to contaminants than dirty air ducts.” I contacted the company Smith had hired, explained how it failed to give her three days in which to cancel, as required by law, and the company has now given Smith all her money back. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

Cincinnati Museum Center has been awarded several grants in recent months - all supporting the continuation of its programs. • The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation has awarded $50,000 in support of the school grants program; • The Andrew Jergens Foundation has generously contributed to Cincinnati Museum Center’s Youth Program; • The Wodecroft Founda-

tion and its $15,000 donation to provide general operating support; • The Ruth J. and Robert A. Conway Foundation gift of $10,000, which will provide general operating support; • An anonymous donor has given a $10,000 gift in support of Edge of Appalachia (EOA) school programs and summer camps; and • An anonymous donor has contributed $10,000 in support of the school grants program.

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virtue was prudence. While love is the underlying motive for moral action, the essence of moral judgment itself is the astute and wise judgment we exercise by sifting through all the alternatives presented by the concrete world. And since the alternatives are often so complex, wise judgment is itself a skill and constitutes the virtue called prudence. So, if you hear some friends have called you the most prudent person they know, smile, don’t frown.

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which basically means damn good thinking. Christ came to take away our sins, not our minds.” Yes, prudence takes damn good thinking – not merely egotistically deciding what fits my agenda. If we develop prudence, it usually comes from the widest possible observation and experience of human behavior, understanding what constitutes psychological health, and a conscientious awareness of the general moral principles with which God has imbued mankind. Prudence has little correlation with book learning. Some people seem to develop it more readily, some otherwise intelligent persons appear slow to catch on, and geniuses may be totally deficient. Making prudent choices is often laborious, yet the complexities of life make it ever more necessary. Thomas Aquinas claimed that the central moral

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If, in your absence, some friends of yours said you were one of the most prudent people they knew – would you feel complimented or criticized? Prudence sounds a lot like “prude,” doesn’t it? So, are you offended? What is prudence, and what does it mean to be prudent? Prudence is the first of four virtues traditionally named as the most important in the ethical order. As far back as Plato and Aristotle the virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance have been praised. In “A Concise Dictionary of Theology,” Gerald Collins S. J. says that prudence “entails the capacity to translate general norms and ideals into practice.” A Christian prudence is more than a mere shrewdness to win your case or avoid harsh consequences. It’s more similar to an

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November 12, 2009

An easy beef stir fry, a colorful Jell-O dessert Whenever I’m out and about, someone will come up and mention the column. It keeps me aware of what you want. A few weeks ago Rita I got an Heikenfeld unusual Rita’s kitchen request for e a s y , healthy meals. Now that part of the request is not unusual, but the fellow who asked is a bit unusual in that he has some ties to a pretty important “person.”

Father Rob Waller, pastor at St. Andrew’s in Milford, needed healthier recipes “a bachelor like me could make.” I sent him some and I’m thinking that my little favor might result in Father Rob putting in a good word for me with the “right people.” If you have easy recipes for folks like Father Rob, please share.

1 pound or less flank steak, thinly sliced across grain 1 ⁄4 cup or more to taste, soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 4 tomatoes cut into wedges (if they’re big, use 2) 1 bunch green onions, sliced thin Canola or peanut oil Hot cooked rice More soy if desired

Rita’s easy stir-fry beef with green onions and tomatoes

Combine beef, soy and cornstarch. Marinate anywhere from five minutes to a day. Film bottom of large skillet with oil. Stir fry beef in batches, adding oil as needed. Place back into skillet and add tomatoes and onions. Cook until hot. Add more soy if desired. Serve over rice.

If you want, add a handful of snow peas or bean sprouts with tomatoes and onions.

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Velma Papenhaus’ three-layer holiday paradise Jell-O loaf

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Funny how far a friendship can take you. Dick Herrick, a Mason reader, and I have been friends since we met at Alvey Ferguson, a conveyor company in Oakley, eons ago. I was a bilingual secretary and Dick was an interning college student. Dick’s former neighbors, the Papenhauses, have been close friends of his family

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for many years. That friendship and this column led Velma to me with her favorite Jell-O recipe . “Red on bottom, white in middle and green on top. Very colorful for holidays,” she said. I think Velma should invite Dick and me over to enjoy a big plateful! Velma uses a Pyrex dish, about 11-by-8.

First layer:

1 pkg. cherry Jell-O, 4 serving size 13⁄4 cups very hot water 1 cup chopped apple Mix Jell-O and water until Jell-O dissolves, stir in apple, and pour in casserole. Let gel before pouring on layer No. 2.

Second layer:

1 pkg. lemon Jell-O, 4 serving size 6 oz. cream cheese, softened 13⁄4 cups pineapple juice and water (pineapple juice comes from pineapple used in layer No. 3. Pour juice into measuring cup and fill with water to make 13⁄4 cups. Heat until very hot). 1 cup chopped nuts Mix Jell-O, cream cheese and juice/water until Jell-O dissolves and cream cheese is smooth.

Put in refrigerator to gel just enough so nuts can be mixed in easily. Pour onto first layer. Let gel before pouring on layer No. 3.

Third layer:

1 pkg. lime Jell-O, 4 serving size 13⁄4 cups very hot water 1 can, approximately 20 oz., crushed pineapple, drained (save juice for layer No. 2) Mix Jell-O and water until Jell-O dissolves. Put in fridge to gel just enough so pineapple can be mixed in easily. Pour onto second layer.

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• Withrow High chess pie. M. Miles remembers the chess pie at Withrow High in the 1960s. “The version served now is not the same as was served in Cincinnati Public schools back then. The original pie didn’t contain cornstarch.” • Spaghetti Factory’s linguine with clam sauce. For Della, Bellevue, Ky. “The best – any ideas how it was made?” • Mullane’s soft taffy. For Liza Sunnenberg, a Wyoming reader. “Years ago in Cincinnati, there was a candy company named Mullane’s Taffy. They had two kinds: opaque, like you see all around; the other

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was rather translucent and just a wee bit softer. The company disappeared and I would love to know how to make the translucent taffy or purchase it.” Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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Mullane’s

My editor, Lisa Mauch, is my best researcher. Here's what she found on the Web regarding Mullane’s: • In 1848, William and Mary Mullane opened a small store in the West End and began selling taffy and molasses candy. (Cincinnati Magazine) • In the 1940s, Mullane’s operated a tea shop/restaurant in the arcade of the Carew Tower. Eventually the restaurant closed and was sold, but the name Mullane's was retained and a small restaurant by that name operated on Race Street between Seventh and Eighth streets until 2004. (Ancestry.com) • In 1959, George and Marilyn Case purchased the 111-year-old Mullane Taffy Company, which shipped its goodies all over the world, and moved it to larger quarters in Norwood. (Billboard Magazine).

Japanese violinist Sayaka Shoji performing the Sibelius Violin Concerto and the Polish pianist Krystian Zimerman performing Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Fans around the world are able to see the CSO through a special Japan Tour 2009 Web site, www.cincinnatisymphony.o rg/japan. This site includes musician blogs, photo galleries and behind-thescenes videos. “We always love to perform in Japan,” said Järvi. “The fans are very enthusiastic about classical music and our recordings do really well there.” “Only the world’s best orchestras are invited to Suntory Hall in Tokyo,” said CSO President Trey Devey. “This is an honor for the CSO.”

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Religion Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church

“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.

Anderson Hills Christian Church

The church is hosting its 26th annual Turkey Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. The homemade menu features turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls, desserts and beverages. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children ages 10 and under. Carryout is available. Visit www.andersonhillschristianchurch.org. The church is at 8119 Clough Pike; 474-2237.

Anderson Hills United Methodist

A Newcomers Class is 9:45 to 11:30 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 233-9556 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

Mission Maniacs (children kindergarten-sixth grades) will meet from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. Memory candles will be made for families that have lost loved ones during the year. Hannah Circle will go to The Sherman House Restaurant & Inn (Batesville, Ind.) for lunch Tuesday, Nov. 17. Depart from the church at 9:30 a.m. and return by 2 p.m. Call the church for details. Mother/Daughter Circle will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, in the church kitchen to make gingerbread houses. Call the church to make a reservation. Watch for Cookies and Santa from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The event features games, crafts, clowns, refreshments and have your picture taken with Santa. It is free. Kids Morning Out is from 9 a.m. to noon every Monday through Thursday. It is open to children 6 months-kindergarten. The cost is $10 for one child and $15 for families of two or more. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.

Connections Christian Church

The church has contemporary worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The church is hosting “Life’s Healing Choices for Women,” a one-day conference with Sandra Morgenthal PCC, S, CCFC, RN, of Professional Pastoral-Counseling Institute, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. She will share on topics that are pertinent to women’s needs for this day in society. Topics include: Nurturing Relationship Skills, Answers for Anxiety and Depression, Compassion for Grief and Loss, and Caring Like Christ in Culture. There is a fee of $15 per person for the day. Included in the cost of registration is a copy of the book “Life’s Healing Choices,” a catered lunch

AMERICAN BAPTIST

CHURCH OF GOD

MT WASHINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

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

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

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

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

and child care. Registration is required by Nov. 6. Call 791-8348 or e-mail marcia@connectionscc.org. The church is at 7421 East Galbraith Road, Madeira; 791-8348.

Epiphany United Methodist Church

Worship times are: Contemporary worship at 5 p.m. Saturdays, contemporary worship at 9 a.m. Sundays and traditional worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The church will host DivorceCare at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings beginning Dec. 2. If you have, or are going through a divorce, this class, led by Tom Kyle and April Office, offers hope and healing. Make your reservation by contacting Pastor Lisa, 677-9866. ext. 202. 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.

First Baptist Church of Anderson Hills

The church is hosting Family Movie Matinee at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. They will show “The Santa Clause” to usher in the holiday. Everyone is invited to this free event. Make this a part of your holiday activities. Call 474-2441 for information. The church is at 1674 Eight Mile Road, Anderson Township; 4742441.

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.

Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church

The church is offering weekly adult Sunday school classes and monthly mid-week contemplative

INTERDENOMINATIONAL 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

November 12, 2009

About religion items

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@communitypres s.com with “religion” in subject line Fax: 249-1938. services and labyrinth walks. Visit www.hydeparkchurch.com for dates, times and locations. Nursery care for infants is provided each Sunday from 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. The church is at 1345 Grace Ave.; 871-1345.

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.

Linwood Baptist Church

The church invites the community to participate in a Christmas Talent Show Sunday, Dec. 6, to benefit the church’s Camp Kirkwood ministry. Sing, tell a story/joke, play an instrument, do a skit, (any Christmas-themed/family-friendly/sanctuary-appropriate talent). Pre-show dinner is at 6 p.m. and is free of charge. Call 871-8642 to sign up your “act.” The church is at 4808 Eastern Ave., Linwood; 231-4912.

Loveland Presbyterian Church

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 Ser-

UNITED METHODIST

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.

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

The church will celebrate the Advent season with a “Breakfast in Bethlehem” from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. The cost is $5 and includes materials for crafts. A photographer will be available to take family photos. Reservations are required. Call 791-4470. The church is at 8000 Miami Ave., Madeira; 791-4470.

Montgomery Community Church

The church is hosting “DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Community Room of the Symmes Township Branch Library, 11850 Enyart Road. It is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a separation or divorce. 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 Emotions to Expect,” “How to Plan and Prepare,” “How to Handle Uncomfortable Situations” and “Using the Holidays to Help You Heal.” Those who attend will receive a free book with more than 30 daily readings providing additional insights and ideas on holiday survival. Child care through sixth grade will be provided during the event starting at 10:30 a.m. at Montgomery Community Church (11251 Montgomery Road). Pre-registration for child care is required. To pre-register, call Mendy Maserang at 5872437 or e-mail mmaserang@mcc.us.

UNITED METHODIST

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

Nursery Care Provided

Building Homes Relationships & Families Sundays 9:15am & 10:45am

8221 Miami Rd. (corner of Galbraith)

513-891-8181

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Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery PASTOR JONATHAN KOLLMANN

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HARTZELL UMC

8999 Applewood Dr Blue Ash 891 8527

(off Larchview, off Plainfield at Cross County Hwy.) email: hartzell-umc@fuse.net Sunday School 9 AM & 10:30 AM Sunday Worship 9 AM & 10:30 AM Child Care provided 10:30AM

Rev. Robert Roberts, Pastor

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

Mount Washington Presbyterian Church

Cell biologist, author and lecturer, Ursula Goodenough, will present two talks on religious naturalism Saturday, Nov. 21 at the church. Her presentations will offer a day for participants to further explore concepts about science and religion. At 10:30 a.m., she will discuss “Are You a Religious Naturalist without Knowing It.” Her afternoon talk, “Darwin and the Sacred”, will begin at 1 p.m. A box lunch will be available during the break between talks. Advance registration is strongly recommended as seating is limited. Reservations may be made by sending a check for $10 per person to Mount Washington Presbyterian Church, 6474 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230 or by calling the church at 231-2650. Indicate if a vegetarian lunch is preferred when registering. Registration deadline is Monday, Nov. 16. The church is at 6474 Beechmont Ave.; 231-2650.

New Church of Montgomery

The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m., Sundays and Divine Providence Study Group the first four Sundays of the month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The church is located at 9035 E. Kemper Road, Montgomery; 4899572.

St. Paul Community United Methodist Church

The church is continuing the series, “Tell Me Why? Answering Life’s Biggest Questions” Sunday, Nov. 15, with the sermon, “Why Do Things Seem So Bad, If God Really Cares?” It is based on the scripture reading Romans 8:18-39. The church is at 8221 Miami Road, Madeira; 891-8181; www.stpaulcommunityumc.org.

St. Gertrude School 1934-2009

Celebrating 75 years of Academic Excellence in the Dominican Tradition

OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, Nov. 11 9am to 2pm & 7-8pm Sunday, Jan. 24 12-3pm

-Half-Day 4-Yr-Old Pre-K, 3 & 5 days -Half or full-day Kindergarten -Grades 1-8 -After Care Program

Can’t make our open house? Call Judy to schedule your tour: 6543 Miami Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45243 513-561-8020 www.stgertrudesch.org

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

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

2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301

The church is at 11251 Montgomery Road; 489-0892.

Community Church

8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Finding God Through Jack and Jill: When the Well Runs Dry"

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

NorthStar Vineyard

Sr. Pastor Mark Rowland Ann Luzader, Mike Carnevale

Sunday Worship 8am & 9:30am www.IndianHillChurch.org

Madeira-Silverwood Presbyterian Church

7515 Forest Rd. at Beechmont Ave 231-4172

Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am INDIAN HILL Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 Phone 513-561-6805 Fax 513-561-0894

vice, 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.

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

Church School for Everyone 10:10 am

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 (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

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

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST 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

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”

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Cincinnati Zoo and 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 1-866-9812251 and leave your name and phone. Visit www.ggrand.org. Email www.cincygrrand@yahoo.com. League For Animal Welfare – A no-kill shelter, needs volunteers 16 and older to help socialize cats and 18 and older to socialize and walk dogs. Other opportunities available. Call 735-2299, ext. 3. Save the Animals Foundation – Needs people 18 and older to staff its shelter for homeless cats and dogs. Call 378-0300 for cats and 588-6609 for dogs. Tri State County Animal Response Team (CART) – Is at 11216 Gideon Lane in Sycamore Township. Meetings are open to the public. Visit www.tristatecart.com for monthly subjects or more information. Call 702-8373.

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SVDP, Macy’s Furniture Gallery partner The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Macy’s Furniture Gallery at Sycamore Plaza, 7800 Montgomery Road, are partnering on a three-day “Furniture & Mattress Drive” Nov. 13, 14 and 15. During the three-day event, Macy’s customers will receive free delivery of furniture or mattresses, up to a $165 value, with a mattress purchase of $799 or more, or a furniture purchase of $999 or more, when they donate and schedule St. Vincent de Paul to pick-up gently used furniture and mattresses.

St. Vincent de Paul volunteers will be on-site at Macy’s to schedule pickups. Tax receipts will be provided when donated items are picked-up. All donated items will be distributed to local neighbors in need throughout Greater Cincinnati. “We continue to see a significant need for furniture and mattresses for children and families who don’t have the basics and may be sleeping on the floor. With the economic climate continuing to be challenging and with winter approaching, it is even more of a

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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.

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CLEARWATER - Indian Rocks Beach 2br, 2ba Gulf Front condo. Heated pool, balcny. Call for holi day specials! 513-771-1373, 2603208 www.go-qca.com/condo

SANIBEL ISLAND Quality, beachfront condos. Excellent service! Great rates! www.SanibelIslandVacations.com 1-888-451-7277

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

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

GATLINBURG Festival of Lights Luxury cabins on trout streams. 4 nts/$333.33 • 5 nts/$444.44 (excludes holidays). Decorated for Christmas! 800-404-3370 countryelegancecabins.com

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

TENNESSEE BONITA SPRINGS. Weekly, monthly, seasonal condo rentals. Beautiful 1 br across from beach, 2 br at Bonita Bay w/shuttle to beach, 3 br on golf course. 513-779-3936

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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

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

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