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The sagging economy is being blamed for a myriad of problems, with unemployment and home foreclosures being high on the list of concerns. Horse neglect, however, is now being added to that growing list of issues caused by the economy. SEE STORY, A2
Process criticized
The Indian Hill Nominating Committee is a long-standing village tradition, but at least one resident would like it to disappear, at least in its current form. David Turner, who’s run and lost numerous campaigns for Indian Hill Village Council, says the village’s nominating committee is an “exclusionary” practice. SEE STORY, A4
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Several residents opposed a potential tax hike during last week’s Indian Hill Exempted Village School District Board of Education meeting. The school board is considering moving 1.25 mills of inside millage to fund permanent improvements. The state allows for an inside millage move for permanent improvements without a public vote. Permanent improvements would include the purchase of textbooks, buses, technology and computers and improvements and repairs to the school buildings. Moving 1.25 mills of inside millage would add $1.7 million to the district’s annual revenue,
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The union that represents teachers in the Indian Hill Exempted Village School District is currently in negotiations with the district for a new contract. The current contract expires Monday, Nov. 30. Previous contracts have been for three years. Katy Ping, president of the Indian Hill Education Association, said it is hoped the contract negotiations will be completed by the end of the month. according to district officials. If approved by the board the inside millage move would cost the owner of a $500,000 home an additional $218.75 per year, according to district officials. “It is a tax,” said Indian Hill resident Ken Miller, who has sev-
eral children attending schools in the district. “In today’s economic environment if it went out to the public it would be shot down,” Miller said. School board members said moving the inside millage is necessary because of expected funding reductions from the state of Ohio as well as an anticipated decline in real estate valuations resulting in less money coming in from property taxes. Board member Ted Jaroszewicz, chairman of the Finance Committee, said state funding reductions could result in a potential loss of $400,000 to $1 million over time. Miller said the board should consider pulling money from the cash reserves. Jaroszewicz said by June of next year $24 million is anticipated to be in the cash reserve.
However, board members did not want to potentially exhaust school funds. Barbara Hopewell, president of the board, said, “The worst thing to do is assume everything will be fine, use up the (cash) reserve and rush to pass an operating levy. “We are doing what we think is best.” Board members said the millage move may not be permanent. “This will be reviewed annually,” said Hopewell. The board will likely vote on the millage move at its next meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the high school. Indian Hill resident Fred Sanborn said the public should have a right to decide. “What I want to get across is this should be put before voters,” said Sanborn.
Art comes to village, scholarships to students By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com
This fundraiser has been going on for 10 years, and numerous college students have benefited from the generosity of those in attendance. The John L. Magro Foundation is conducting its 10th annual event to raise scholarship money for music and arts students from the University of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky University. The Sunday, Nov. 22, event will showcase artists from the two schools. In the early part of the evening, attendees will have the opportunity to study the various pieces of student art that will be placed around the Peterloon Estate. Those in attendance will then listen to numerous performances varying from classical guitar to operatic classics. Foundation board member Sally Heckscher said the John L.
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The creativity of several Cincinnati Country Day School students is on display. The student’s artwork is featured at the College of Mount St. Joseph as part of the “Selections ’09” exhibition. Work was selected by teachers that best represented the visual arts programs for their schools, said Carole Lichty-Smith, upper school fine arts chairwoman at Cincinnati Country Day School. SEE STORY, A5
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What: Scholarship fundraiser, hosted by the John L. Magro Foundation When: 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 Where: Peterloon Estate, 8605 Hopewell Road For more information on how to attend this event, call 616-1245. Magro Foundation isn’t a big group, and therefore isn’t capable of handing out large scholarships. The foundation, however, has handed out approximately $4,000 to $5,000 in scholarships in each of the last 10 years. “We try to be as generous as possible,” Heckscher said. Christine Willis, a board member with the foundation, said the event aims to both raise money for talented performers and artists, as well as bring talent to Peterloon. “It’s really a fun event,” she said.
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The sagging economy is being blamed for a myriad of problems, with unemployment and home foreclosures being high on the list of concerns. Horse neglect, however, is now being added to that growing list of issues caused by the economy. Indian Hill resident Linda Pavey says owning a horse can be a costly ordeal that can lead to more than $1,000 a month in additional bills. With many businesses struggling and with many people out of work horses that were once cared for are now being neglected at a higher rate than before, she said. Pavey created the Brennan Equine Welfare Fund in 2000 due to her passion for the animals. The fund, which is named after Pavey’s late horse, gives grants to various shelters and rescue/adoption facilities that specialize in taking care of neglected or mistreated horses. “Horses have brought so much to my life,” she said. Despite her time and efforts since beginning the fund, Pavey said there’s still more horses in need than there are donations. Therefore, through Dec. 31, she said she will match any money donated to her fund. “Every little bit helps,”
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Indian Hill resident Linda Pavey runs the Brennan Equine Welfare Fund, which raises money for neglected horses. The fund was created in 2000, and Pavey is currently offering to match any funds donated through Dec. 31. Pavey said. She said she’s toured several of the facilities she gives money to in order to know her donations are being used properly. Grants and donations are used to buy anything from bags of grain to acreage for horses to roam.
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Indian Hill council nomination process questioned By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com
The Indian Hill Nominating Committee is a longstanding village tradition, but at least one resident would like it to disappear, at least in its current form. David Turner, who’s run and lost numerous campaigns for Indian Hill Village Council, says the village’s nominating committee is an “exclusionary” practice.
Here’s how the process works: • The village’s Nominating Committee chair is chosen by the mayor. • The chair then selects five additional members of the committee, sometimes with the advice of the mayor or vice mayor. • The committee then interviews candidates for council and selects the number of candidates to match the number of vacant
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seats to be filled in the upcoming election. • In years that not enough candidates were Rixey interested in filling the empty seats, the committee has solicited candidates to run. Turner said residents turned away by the nominating committee often don’t run on their own because of the high probability of failure. However, that probability hasn’t stopped – nor will it stop – Turner, who says he’ll run until the system is changed. “If losing in the next 10 election cycles is what it
takes, I’m willing to do that,” he said. Mayor Eppa Rixey was solicited by the NomTurner i n a t i n g Committee to run the first time for Village Council. He said the committee encourages everyone interested in running for council to do so. He said the committee brings continuity to the village and supplements the strengths of council with the strengths of candidates. For instance, Rixey said if council is losing an incumbent with a strong financial background, the committee would likely lean
toward filling the vacancy with another candidate with a financial background. “We charge them with what we need,” he said. Rixey said the Nominating Committee also keeps political campaigns out of the village, which could deter interested candidates from volunteering their services. “If I had to run a political campaign I wouldn’t do it,” he said. Turner is hoping to get other candidates on upcoming ballots with his “Eleven in Eleven” idea, in which he hopes to get 11 candidates to run for Village Council in 2001 without the approval of the Nominating Committee. He said the plan is to
gather serious candidates and not just residents who will “congest the process.” Turner said five residents have already shown interest in running in 2011. Turner makes it a point to say he isn’t displeased with the day-to-day operations of the village, just the way the elections are run. Rixey said the way the process is set up if residents aren’t happy with the candidates selected by the Nominating Committee they can vote for whomever they want. If residents are happy with how village business is being conducted, then the committee has chosen candidates in agreement with current village practices, he said.
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The artwork of Cincinnati Country Day School students Becky Hartle, left, and Ilana Habib is featured in the “Selections ‘09” exhibition at the College of Mount St. Joseph.
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A photograph taken by Cincinnati Country Day School junior Ilana Habib is part of an art exhibit at the College of Mount St. Joseph. Cincinnati Country Day School. Cincinnati Country Day School students whose work was submitted was Ilana Habib, Becky Hartle, Dawn Johnson and Jessup Smith. Habib’s submission was a photograph of a youngster in Costa Rica playing with a kitten. “I’ve always been interested in photography,” said Habib, who is a junior. “I hope to be a photojour-
nalist, particularly in sports.” Hartle’s submission was of a collage. “It’s flattering,” said Hartle, a senior, about participating in the exhibition. “I’m happy to get to represent my school.” The exhibition continues through Friday, Dec. 4. The College of Mount St. Joseph is located at 5701 Delhi Road.
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Straight A’s – Katherine Arnold, Claudia Ayala, Sophie Bell, Camille Bode, Alexandra Boster, Sabrina Bulas, Gibson Bullock, Charles Burgher, Nicole Callirgos, Mary Carroll, Lara Chammas, Luke Deimer, Prashanth Donepudi, Chris Duncan, Kathleen Farrell, Michael Folz, Kelli Gerlinger, Nathaniel Gibson, Daniel Harder, Alexandra Hart, Madison Hecht, Emily Hellman, Ashton Irvine, Rebekah Kim, Julia Kokenge, Mazie Krehbiel, Sarah Krott, Riley Lange, Will Lightcap, Grace McCormick, Ivana Mowry-Mora, Kyle NeCamp, Mackenzie Owen, Phoebe Paniccia, Natalie Pavlick, Abigail Pitner, Caitlin Powell, Evan Pugh, Nadia Rahman, Colin Rajczak, Anna Renfro, John Robertson, Kate Robinson, William Ruppert, Troy Schwab, Sara Schwanekamp, Julia Sewell, Vaughan Shanley, Arjun Sheth, Madeline Siedling, Paige Siegert, Alexandra Skidmore, Adam Slattery, Grace Stimson, Jeffrey Tang, Mark Toler, David Tripathy, Mitchell Trout, Rita Vagh, Monica Valentini, Cooper Winans and Emily Zurek.
3 A’s no C’s – Miguel Abouchedid, Claire Barker, Marlee Bathalter, Samantha Belk, Anish Bhati, Peri Bigelow, Priya Blair, Reese Bollinger, Michael Bortz, Anna Braverman, Brenden Brewer, Jake Brockhoff, Mallory Chadwick, Wells Coalfleet, Carissa Contra, Graydon Cowan, Andrew Denoyer, Kevin Dirr, Jack Dowling, Danielle Faulkner, Dena Freudenberger, Gabi Gibson, David Hankin, Mitchell Hardy, Clayton Heald, Sarah Huntington, Katarina Knehans, Nicholas Kohl, Jake Korengel, Kara Korengel, Anu Kovilam, Chase Kuhlman, Gabrielle La Barbera, Anna Leibel, Julia Lenhof, Mary Lenhof, Jason Littman, Jay Lucien, Samuel Markiewitz, Mackenzie McMillan, Kyle Meranus, Chris Metz, Mark Misali, Alyssa Neumann, Joshua Obermeyer, Liam O’Donnell, Jessica Osher, Cristian Pesci, Laura Proffitt, Brooks Renfro, David Reyering, Nate Ringer, Madeleine Roark, Chad Rolfes, David Ruttenberg, Lauren Sahlfeld, Samantha Sanders, Robert Schaefer, Austin Schneider, George Schneider, Griffin Sehring, Shira Shturman, Abigail Singer, Maria Snyder, Ivana Spasic, Anneke Stern, Sammy Szames, Marie Taylor, Michael Thorsen, Lauren Vanatsky, Samuel Vester, Cameron Walker and Trip Waltman.
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Straight A’s – Emma Ackermann, Sarah Bailey, Annie Banks, Madeline Bennett, Gibran Chaudhry, Michelle Chu, Lauren Epcke, Quinn Falter, Hannah Fereshtehkhou, Geoffrey Ferguson, Corinne Florentino, Paige Gloster, Kelly Grogan, Lydia Grote, Steven Gu, Ryan Helms, Maria Hooker, John Hooton, Elena Horton, Julie Keighley, Samantha King, Victoria Klee, Connor Klinedinst, Sam Knowles, Jun Ko, Karl Koster, Joshua Leibel, Jordan Lenchitz, Edward Lim, Joe Majchszak, Logan Powers, Devon Reich, Drew Rice, Wini Robertson, Zenab Saeed, Jillian Skale, Delaney Smith, Ben Sorscher, Nick Stern, Christopher Thompson-Taylor, Lindsay Tracy, Michael Whitman, Connie Yin, Vivian Zheng, Anna Zuo and Harrison Zwolshen. 3 A’s no C’s – Mohammed Ajwah, Patrick Amato, Max Anthenelli, Shay Bahner, Megan Bierer, Noah Brackenbury, Ben Brendamour, Grace Burnside, Katina Calamari, Max Damaska, Rebecca Daun, Liza David, Gracie DiGennaro, Will Dowling, John Duong, John Edwards, John Ernst, Richard Feng, Abbey Froehlich, Tekla Gaughan, Kelly Green, Caroline Greiwe, Madeline Grossi, Lori Hardin, Henry Hardy, Allison Hermes, Sarah King, Emma Kinsel, Caroline Kirk, Sheena Kothari, Emma Lowe, Animaesh Manglik, Jessica Marsh, Danielle Matthews, Wil McClure, Rosie McCormick, Maggie McGraw, Madeline McIntyre, Elizabeth Mees, Mary Ann Miller, Logan Moreira, Jack Muller, Will Muller, Katherine Murphy, Saeed Nassef, Ellen Neumann, Kesea Noahr, Korrin Perry, Michaela Phillips, Caroline Pirozzolo, Blake Pittman, Finley Quible, Annabel Reick, Jake Rhoad, Kelly Rich, David Robinett, Leonore Salvado, Claire Schweikert, Marisa Seremet, Ambika Singh, Sam Smith, Summer Staff, Drake Stimson, Ellen Stokley, Caroline Swain, Matthew Thompson, Sarah Vester, Johanna Wagner, Cassie Wegryn, Nick West, Alison Yeager and Corey Zhu.
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Moeller cheerleaders provided half-time treats despite tricks from the St. Xavier football team during the Oct. 31 showdown at Nippert Stadium. The cheerleaders are, from left: first row, Sara Carota (Evendale), Carley Holden (Springfield Township) and Megan Janka (Loveland); second row, Allison Janka (Loveland), Candace Crowley (Liberty Township), Megan Autry (Amberley Village), Kelsey Brown (Mt. Healthy) and Mileah Roper (Loveland); third row, Abbey Szabados (Middletown), Missy Gottschlich (Evendale), Dani Reiss (Maineville) and Jordyn Hunter (Sharonville).
SCHOOL NOTES Passion for Fashion scholarship
The Art Institutes schools, including the Art Institute of Ohio, are looking for high school seniors interested in the fashion industry to enter the Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition. One grand-prize winner in each of the two categories (Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing & Merchandising and Retail Management) will earn a full tuition scholarship to study at a participating Art Institutes school. To be eligible to enter, a student must be scheduled to graduate in 2010. Each grand-prize winner, in partnership with Seventeen Magazine, also receives a trip to New York to attend a Fashion Week show,
a “meet and greet” at the magazine’s offices, lunches with a Seventeen Magazine Style Pro and receives a $500 shopping spree. Deadline to submit entries is Nov. 20. For complete rules and entry requirements, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/competitions/passion-for-fashion.aspx or contact Wendy Raymond Hacker at whacker@aii.edu or 8332430.
‘Witness for the Prosecution’
Moeller High School’s Theater Department will perform its fall drama “Witness for the Prosecution” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20-22 in the school’s auditorium. The play, based on a short story by mystery writer Agatha Christie, tells the story of a
young man accused of the murder of his elderly friend. Tickets, available in the Moeller’s Spirit Shop, are $15 for adults and $10 for students. For more information, contact theater director Bob Hotze at BHotze@Moeller.org.
Students attend leaders conference
Mackenzie McMillan and Alex Boster, both residents of Kenwood and seventh graders at Indian Hill Middle School, were nominated to attend the recent National Young Leaders State Conference in Columbus. The students attended the conference in recognition for their leadership potential, academics and high achievement at school.
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7 Hills coach, senior duo ready for reunion Stingers fall one game short of state finals By Anthony Amorini aamorini@communitypress.com
The high school season is over for Seven Hills’ boys soccer program but Terry Nicholl – coach for the Stingers and Cincinnati United Premiere’s U18 team – is already anxiously looking forward to another season with a pair of his senior standouts. Though Alex Hill and Brandon Williams concluded their Stinger careers with a loss, both seniors play for Nicholl’s club team meaning the trio will be reunited this summer. “They are absolutely superb lads and a joy to work with,” Nicholl said of the duo. “Typically they are both very intelligent, very solid players.” Hill, Williams and the rest of the Seven Hills seniors saw their careers end just one game short of the Division III State Championship finals. The Stingers fell to Worthington Christian, 1-0, during the Division III State Championship semi-finals Tuesday, Nov. 10. Seven Hills finished at 19-1-2 while winning regional, district and sectional titles en route to its state appearance. “We played our hearts out and it seemed like the whole school was there to cheer us on,” Nicholl said of
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Seven Hills’ boys soccer team gathers together to celebrate its Division III Regional Championship title Nov. 7. The Stingers netted sectional and district titles before winning its regional crown this fall.
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Seven Hills senior captain Gilbert Pasquale finds enough room to move the ball down field during the Stingers’ 3-0 victory over Springfield Catholic Central in the Division III Regional Championship finals Nov. 7. the state semi-finals. “We were right in it until the end. I felt our team had given everything they could. We were just a little short.”
Seven Hills ended the regular season ranked No. 5 in Ohio according to the final Division III Ohio Scholastic Boys Soccer
Coaches Association Poll released Oct. 19. Worthington Christian (11-1-4) ended the season ranked No. 3 in Ohio’s Division III poll. Seven Hills topped the No. 1 ranked Division III team in the state, Springfield Catholic Central (15-0-1), during the Division III Regional Championship finals Nov. 7 by a score of 3-0. The sting of losing in the state semi-finals was slightly alleviated by recent wins over Summit and Springfield Catholic and Seven Hills’ respect for Worthington Christian’s victorious effort, Nicholl explained. “Last year, I was annoyed with the tournament loss to Mariemont,” Nicholl said. “We were up 2-0 and let it get away. “This year, I drove home and I was actually a human being. I was actually able to talk after the game,” Nicholl joked. Williams was sidelined for the final two games of
the season with a sprained knee. Needless to say, Nicholl is thrilled to have another chance to work with Williams this summer. “He’s one of our go-to players and he’s so important in the midfield for us,” Nicholl said of Williams. “Normally we can shutdown one or two guys but (Worthington Christian) just had too many effective forwards and midfielders.” Despite the loss, Nicholl was quick to credit his defenders’ stellar play this fall, the coach said. Seven Hills’ defense included marking back Alex Hill, senior sweeper Kyle Neu, senior stopper Britt Cyr and junior fullbacks Gilbert Richards, Charlie Kramer and Taylor White. Junior keeper Ian McNamara is a clear-cut choice as the future leader of Seven Hills’ program alongside junior forwards Miles Hill and Luke Wulsin. McNamara racked up 11
shutouts this season. Miles Hill led Seven Hills with eight goals and also contributed five assists. Nicholl also said freshman Henry Head and sophomore Matt Cohen will be key players in 2010. As for the Seven Hills seniors, a number of key starters graduate from the program including captain Alex Hill, captain Brandon Williams, captain Gilbert Pasquale and Walker Schiff. “It was a great senior group and they were easy to manage,” Nicholl said. “I was absolutely delighted with the great leadership from this class.” Williams finished with seven goals and 11 assists. Schiff netted six goals with Wulsin contributing four assists. “We played our hearts out (in the state semifinals). (McNamara) was fantastic until the end and he a great performance (against Worthington Christian),” Nicholl said of his keeper. “I wouldn’t say he was bombarded but he was active. “It seemed like he had 100 saves,” Nicholl joked of McNamara’s final game as a junior. McNamara, Schiff and Cohen live in Hyde Park. Head, Wulsin and Kramer reside in Indian Hill. Neu and Richards are Madeira residents. Cyr lives in East Walnut Hills. White is an Anderson Township resident. Alex Hill, Miles Hill and Pasquale reside in Kenwood. Williams lives in Madisonville.
Indian Hill football battled back in ’09 By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com
It would’ve been easy for the Indian Hill football team to give up after starting the season 0-3. Instead, the Braves buckled down and won six of their final seven, and almost finished the season with yet another perfect season in the CHL. “I thought, by the end of the year, we were an outstanding football team,” first year head coach Mike Theisen said. “The growth
exhibited from week one to week 10 was phenomenal. We were a pretty good football team at the end of the year.” The Braves only loss in conference play was a last second, 50-49 loss at Wyoming in the season finale. A number of fansturnedInternet prognosticators didn’t expect the Braves to give the Cowboys much of a game, but Theisen said that wasn’t the feeling in his locker room. “We knew we’d be there.
Indian Hill High School’s Jacob Bauer, 5, gets a little help from teammate Jamie Lackman, 50, as they move the ball upfield against Wyoming.
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Indian Hill High School’s Sam Hendricks scrambles for a touchdown against Wyoming.
We knew we were a good football team and that it would come down to the wire,” he said. “I was proud of how they played. They were focused and played extremely well.” The Braves were led by quarterback Sam Hendricks. Hendricks led the CHL in rushing yards with 1,487. He was more than 400 yards ahead of the secondplace rusher. He was third in the conference in passing with 1,129 yards. Jamie Lackman anchored
the offensive line after moving over from defense. Nick Jaroszewicz was a key twoway player at defensive end and offensive guard and led the CHL in sacks with 10.5. Mick Thomas was third in the conference with seven sacks. Jacob Bauer and Reid Lockwood were the key running backs, and although the backs weren’t always healthy, they combined for more than 1,000 rushing yards. Adam Bell was the team’s top receiver.
“He had an outstanding year for us,” Theisen said. “Jamie and Nick did an excellent job and our backs did a nice job as well.” The Braves will need a strong offseason in the weight room as Indian Hill loses a number of talented players. “We won’t be as athletic as we have been in the past next season so we’re going to have to get stronger and be sounder in every other phase of the game,” Theisen said.
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“Players like Sam Hendricks don’t come around often. He’s one of the most athletic players I’ve had the privilege of coaching.” Theisen did say he was encouraged with how his team battled this year. “It would’ve been easy to ride it out after going 0-3 but our kids never gave up. They worked hard and it paid off when we won six in a row,” Theisen said. “I see us building on that attitude and work ethic for next year.”
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Dublin Coffman was making its first appearance in the state finals. Ursuline jumped out to a 5-1 lead during its first game against Dublin Coffman and never looked back. Ursuline led all three of the sets it won during the state finals by 5-1 margins over Dublin Coffman. “Anytime you’re up you are going to be more confident,” Case said. “And especially with the experience we have. “For us to have a lead like that against a team that had never experienced (the state finals), I knew it was going to be a good thing,” Case added. Senior Jade Henderson of Loveland led Ursuline with 18 kills in the state finals. Marlatt, also of Loveland, was close behind with 16 kills as junior Christina Beer added 10 kills.
His players huddled around him, their heads bowed and their eyes moist. “I don’t know if I’ve ever been more proud of a group of guys,” St. Xavier High School football coach Steve Specht said. “I don’t care what the scoreboard says. That isn’t what makes champions. You guys coming out here every day and busting your tails – that’s what makes champions.” St. Xavier – a team that no one picked to do much of anything this season, a team that ended up winning a GCL-South title and a city championship, a team that aspired to win the program’s third state title in five years – fell behind 17-0 to Elder in the Division I Regional Semifinal at Nippert Stadium Nov. 14 before falling 17-14. And just like that, the Bombers’ dream season was over. They finish 9-3 (3-0). More than 20,000 fans watched as Elder jumped on St. X early and used a bendbut-don’t-break defense to hold the Bombers scoreless through three quarters. Elder junior running back Ben Coffaro scored on a 44-yard scamper, and a 37-yard field goal by allstate kicker Tony Miliano propelled the Panthers to a 10-0 halftime lead. Wide receiver Tim O’Conner put the game out of reach with an 18-yard, broken-tackle touchdown catch
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St. Xavier senior tight end Alex Longi makes a reception and braces for Elder senior Alex Taylor. Longi finished with six catches for 42 yards, but the Bombers fell 17-14. to open the third quarter; he finished with three receptions for 31 yards and a touchdown. St. X got on the scoreboard in the fourth quarter after a one-yard plow from senior bruiser Nigel Muhammad. An 18-yard touchdown reception by senior wideout Will Carroll closed the gap to 17-14, but St. X, which outgained Elder 317-290, would get no closer. The Panthers converted a fourth-and-1 pass from
Mark Miller to Alex Welch for six yards with 42 seconds remaining to seal the win. “That’s a great high school football game,” Specht said. “You’ve got two communities like X and Elder that love their kids and love high school football. Everything you saw tonight is what’s great about high school athletics.” Senior quarterback Luke Massa was 20-of-28 for 221 yards with one touch-
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The Ursuline Academy volleyball team saved celebrations until the end of its 2009 campaign and the sacrifice proved well worth the wait. Lion players, coaches and students alike were jubilant after Ursuline brought home a fourth volleyball state championship Saturday, Nov. 14. “It’s my dream and we succeeded,” senior Dani Reinart of Symmes Township said after Ursuline bested Dublin Coffman to capture its first state title since 2002. Ursuline’s win over Dublin Coffman, 3-1 (2516, 25-19, 18-25, 25-17), stood in stark contrast to the end of the 2008 season. Last fall, Ursuline steamed through the regular season and a state title seemed like a forgone conclusion, head coach Jeni Case explained. It was a team of destiny until the Lions suffered its first loss of the season to Olmsted Falls to finish as Ohio’s runner-up at 28-1. This year, the Lions improved to 28-0 and earned a Division I state championship. And the key word was earned. “We’ve been waiting for this all year,” Case said. “I took things differently this year. It helped them to stay focused. They didn’t look ahead ever.” Last year, the entire post-season seemed like a celebration until the moment Ursuline hoped to celebrate arrived, Case said “We brought in gifts during the tournament run and parents were going to team dinners,” Case explained. “We were celebrating too early.” But this fall, the Lions started the season by making a sacrifice rather than setting goals. A state title was the obvious target for Ursuline on the heels of a 28-1 season and a trip to the finals. “I gave up pop and fast food,” Case said. Several Lions chimed in with sacrifices ranging from “eating more and doing push-ups” for Reinert to skipping out on energy drinks for senior Lauren Marlatt. “It was going to help the team because we were going to be stronger and better,” Case said of the sacrifices. Marlatt and the Lions weren’t lacking energy when it was time for the 2009 state finals. And if strength was the goal, Dublin Coffman head coach Mary Anne Souder confirmed Case’s approach. “Ursuline came out tough,” Souder said after her team fell to 28-1 with its loss to the Lions in the state finals. “You can’t really prepare for (the state finals). Ursuline had that advantage coming in.”
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down and one interception in his final game as a Bomber. Senior tight end Alex Longi led St. X with six catches for 42 yards. “From a leadership standpoint, I’ve never had any better of a group,” Specht said of his senior class. St. X amassed 96 yards on the ground, falling short of 100 for only the second time this season. Sophomore Conor Hundley led St. X with 16 carries for 57 yards. Elder (9-2, 1-2) advances to play Anderson (12-0, 5-0) in the Regional Final Nov. 21. Anderson downed Middletown 41-20. It was the fourth time this decade that Elder and St. X met in the postseason. The winners of the previous three showdowns all advanced to the state title game. St. X hadn’t lost in the playoffs since 2006, and Elder hadn’t beaten St. X in the playoffs since 2002. “It’s unfortunate, but it isn’t tragic,” said Specht, who is now 6-2 in his career against Elder. “It’s life.”
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Is “Sesame Street” still relevant today, 40 years after its television debut? What are your favorite memories of the show? “Although I still respect the role that this TV kids’ program has played, I tend to look at the things that hold my grandchildren’s attention today. My granddaughter is 5 1/2, and my grandson almost 3. I cared for my granddaughter for several years, 3 days a week, and we spent a lot of time watching TV. She was not really drawn to Sesame Street; rather, her preferences were shows like “Barney”, “The Wiggles”, “Blues Clues”, and a number of other newer programs. There is no doubt that Sesame Street was a groundbreaker, but I think it has been replaced.” B.B. “I was a married adult when I first heard of ‘Sesame Street,’ but I've enjoyed watching it and its offshoots with my children and, most recently, my grandchildren. “The grandkids love it as much as their parents and we use it now as then, to enjoy, to teach good values and to help raise youngsters. “Thirty years ago my CB handle was Big Bird.” R.V. “‘Sesame’ was great for my kids and now my grandchildren are learning from and relating to it as well. I like the way this show uses music to enhance learning. I relate most to Oscar the Grouch.” G.G. “Ever since they bowed to political correctness and sent ‘Cookie Monster’ off into the twilight they lost me!” C.J.W. “‘Sesame Street’ is still relevant because teaching our youngest learners the basics of reading, math and good behavior never goes out of style. I love that the characters that kept me entertained are still around to entertain my children. The addition of new characters has allowed it to stay current while maintaining the same, loving format we enjoyed years ago. I cried when Big Bird
Next question Do you plan to participate in “Black Friday” shopping the day after Thanksgiving. Why or why not? If so, how early do you go? 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. told us that Mr. Hooper had died. No kids show today would take on the tough topic of death or some of the other issues they’ve handled over the years.” J.H. “We loved everything about ‘Sesame Street’ when my daughter was growing up, and it’s so much fun to see how much my grandchildren enjoy the same characters. I used to enjoy the send-ups of popular singers. It was over the kids’ heads, but I loved it! Bruce Stringbean’s ‘Born To Add,’ along with some of those other rock parodies, The Beetles and ‘Letter B’ and ‘Hey Food;’ Mick Swagger and the Cobble Stones singing ‘(I Can’t Get No) Co-Operation)’; Moe Cocker with ‘A Little Yelp From My Friends;’ Billy Idle with ‘Rebel L.’ Classic. S.H.M. “The mission is the same today as it was then. There are still kids who are being educated by it. Plus it has a following of people who grew up on it and are raising kids today. I always loved the skits with the aliens ... yep yep yep.” A.H. “Sesame Street was a big part of my twin granddaughters’ life. Courtney was very seriously attached to Grover and Sarah was attached to Big Bird. When Courtney had surgery on her left leg, so did Grover. They both came out of surgery sporting a beautiful pink cast on their left leg. Big Bird and Grover made a surprise visit on their fifth birthday and Sarah was frightened so that ended her relationship with him. But at almost 21 years old I am sure Grover is still in someone’s memory. P.S. I dressed as Cookie Monster myself in a Shriner parade 20 years ago and won a prize for our organization.” I.K.
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Protecting charitable rotary accounts When you go to renew your driver’s license or vehicle registration at your local registrar’s office, you are asked whether you would like to donate $1 to charitable organizations dedicated to serving the blind and encouraging organ donation. Thanks to the generosity of Ohio motorists, the Save Our Sight Fund provides early detection of vision problems by supplying training, certification and equipment for vision screeners. The fund also provides protective eyewear for youth sports and school activities and develops eye health and safety programs for our schools. The Second Chance Trust Fund seeks to help solve the critical shortage of organ donors in Ohio by promoting organ donation. These programs provide valuable services for the visually impaired and those waiting for an organ transplant. So you can imagine my surprise and outrage when I discovered a story in the Columbus Dispatch that revealed the Strickland administration transferred $1.4 million from the Save Our Sight Fund and $1.3 million from the Second Chance Trust Fund to help balance the state budget. In both cases, the funds were taken from “rotary accounts” administered by the Ohio Department of Health. Rotary accounts are used by state agencies and departments to collect fees such as professional license or certification renewals. They differ from state general revenue funds, which are generally comprised of proceeds from tax collections. While the state in the past has previously transferred funds from the various rotary accounts into the state general revenue fund, I
found this case particularly a p p a l l i n g because the m o n e y s involved came from the voluntary charitable donations of the Sen. Shannon public. Although Jones public disclosure Community of the goverPress guest nor’s plan ulticolumnist mately resulted in the money being returned, I believe the governor’s attempt to use these charitable funds for purposes other than originally intended is a gross abuse of his authority and action needs to be taken to ensure this type of activity cannot occur in the future. That is why I recently introduced Senate Bill 185, which seeks to increase oversight and transparency related to all state rotary accounts. Under Senate Bill 185, the director of the Office of Budget and Management and the Controlling Board would be prohibited from transferring money to the state’s general revenu fund from nongeneral revenue funds that include money from charitable donations. To help further increase transparency regarding all funds transfers, the bill requires the director to provide the governor and legislative leaders with 90 days advance notice before a cash transfer is made. Increasing the oversight and transparency of the use of rotary accounts is especially critical during the budgeting process, and given the challenging economic times we are currently facing, I believe lawmakers and taxpayers
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VOICES FROM THE WEB The levy’s not dry, yet Visitors to Cincinnati.com posted these comments about voters approving several countywide tax issues, including levies for the libraries, MR/DD and Cincinnati Museum Center: “Thank you Queen City for helping to maintain one of your crown jewels, Union Terminal.” SilasWhowood “Hamilton County you stink, 40 percent of people voted, and all tax increases passed. People do not trully understand or care about the issues any more, only take them at face value. Union terminal will not improve, they will take the money the used to spend on the building and pocket it and keep everything as is. Are prices gonna lower, improvements made? No and no. We funded drug court, do any of you know what the sucess rate or make up of the program is? No. If you did you would not have approved it? The library, look at what they have ... a huge waste of money. Go to the Blue Ash branch – more up to date videos than Blockbuster. That is not a library hurting for money, struggling to help the people. You just all funded bologna, wrapped in a pretty bow, and
expect hard working homeowners, the middle class, to fund another $300 a year for $100,000 of property value. You are all fools. you must not own property. I bet if your rent on your apartment went up $300 a year you would vote no.” BigBradley “Never build or buy a house in Hamilton County. The lowlife parasites outnumber and outvote the hosts. Too many drones, not enough worker bees. Eventually the hive will collapse. I now have 16 ‘Crown jewels’ that the immoral" ‘something for nothing’ gang forces me to pay for under threat of eviction. I have to pay school district income tax on top of that! I think I will start looking for a new place in Kentucky or Indiana.Then I can just drive across the county and state line to get all the services that the people of Hamilton County get, without paying the property tax which is about twice as high as that in nearby areas.” navrat “Those of you who don’t like the tax rate in Hamilton County can move you know. Ask those who commute into the city from Warren and Clermont counties.” junk0514 “You do realize that Issue 4 and Issue 6 were both tax decreases, even though
they passed, right? MRDD and the library were adding new taxes, and both of those put together are less than $40 a year.” TechNate “And for maintaining a second of your crown jewels: The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County! Thank you!” Marita “Thank you for continuing to look at our homes as ATMs.” VirginianCSA “My frustration is this: I work in the city and pay city taxes and I live in a suburb of Cincinnati so truly am just as affected by city government as those living in the city limits, but I have no say whatsoever in who gets elected to city council and yet thousands of people who don’t own property have the right to vote on what tax levies are put on my property. How is this fair? And yes, I know some of the levies will actually decrease, but if voted down the tax would have been completely gone! I’m not saying these aren’t worthwhile issues – I’m just tired of property owners being responsible for providing everything to everyone. There has to be a way to spread it around more fairly.” LovesCincy
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
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Hair stylist Lisa Bunch is owner of the Moda Salon in Fairfax. Bunch is carrying on a family tradition. Her father is also a hair stylist.
Stylist welcomes opportunity to be creative Hair stylist Lisa Bunch has improved her technique since giving a pet cat a reverse Mohawk-style haircut as a youngster. She is now the owner of the Moda Salon in Fairfax. Now in her forties, Bunch has cut hair since age 10. For her, it’s carrying on a family tradition. Her father, Ed, is also a hair stylist and owner of Snips in Madeira. He also cuts hair at the Moda Salon with his daughter. “My friends would say, “Your dad cuts hair, why don’t you?’” said Bunch. “I was scalping people at an early age,” she joked. Bunch opened the Moda Salon four years ago. The salon not only provides hair cutting services, but also coloring, highlighting and waxing. Bunch said she enjoys being a stylist because of the creativity that is involved. “I especially like it when (customers) come in and say do what looks good,” she said. “I like to be able to work with someone on their hair styles.” A Fairfax resident, Bunch said she likes the
Moda Salon
3728 Lonsdale Ave. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment on Monday. The salon is closed Sunday and Tuesday. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are preferred. For information, call 5615556. small community atmosphere in the area. “People here are very friendly,” she said. Bunch also works as a server at the Go Bananas Comedy Club. Although Bunch said she is wary to try and tell jokes herself, she said she likes the atmosphere of the comedy club. “You’re always laughing,” she said. “Laughter helps you stay young.” The Moda Salon is located at 3728 Lonsdale Ave. For information, call 5615556. By Forrest Sellers. Send your “Small Business Spotlight” suggestions to espangler@communitypress. com
THINGS TO DO Shopping
The Wellness Community is hosting the Fine Jewelry Event from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Legacies, 3854 Paxton Ave., Hyde Park. The event features store and consignment jewelry for sale. Proceeds benefit the Wellness Community. The sale runs through Nov. 22. Call 871-8899 or visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org/cincinnati.
Tasting
Whole Foods Market is hosting the 5 After 5 Tasting, “Fall Feast,” from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Whole Foods Market, 2693 Edmondson Road, Norwood. Sample five wines and five hors d’oeuvres. Includes wine glass, wine, and lite bites.
Bring your Whole Foods Market wine glass back during another tasting and receive $1 off at door. The cost is $5. Call 5318015.
Go rogue
Joseph-Beth Booksellers is hosting Sarah Palin at noon Friday, Nov. 20, at JosephBeth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road, Norwood. The author and former vice presidential candidate signs “Going Rogue: An American Life.” Book pre-orders are currently on sale and include line ticket. Books are available Nov. 17. Palin to autograph book, but no personalization, posed photographs or memorabilia signings. A line ticket is required. Call 396-8960 or visit www.josephbeth.com.
Don Seiwert of White Oak, a Korean War Army veteran, participates in the Blue Ash Veterans Day program with fellow members of the Korean War Veterans Association. Arthur Thomas of Rossmoyne, a World War II Army veteran, stands in the color guard with fellow members of the American Legion Northeast Post 630. JEANNE HOUCK/STAFF
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In 2004, Staff Sgt. Paul Brondhaver was lying in a hospital in Iraq with 29 bullets in his body. His wife had it worse, he said Wednesday during the 17th annual Blue Ash Veterans Day program. Lisa Brondhaver was in their Anderson Township home with their three children and they’d heard news reports that seven soldiers had been killed. “Mom, did dad die today?” their JEANNE HOUCK/STAFF daughter, then 6, wanted to know – before Lisa Brondhaver had any Blue Ash Councilman Rick Bryan, chairman of the Veterans Day Committee, introduces dignitaries on the dais, including Montgomery Mayor Gerri Harbison (standing) Wednesday at the 17th annual Blue Ash Veterans Day answers. Brondhaver, who was injured program at the Blue Ash Bicentennial Veterans Memorial Park. when his combat patrol came under attack in Summara, Iraq, north of Veterans from the Baghdad, encouraged the crowd at the American Legion Blue Ash Bicentennial Veterans Northeast Post 630, Memorial Park to thank veterans for Sycamore VFW Post their service. 3744, AmVets Millcreek “It will mean more to them probaPost 111, Korean War bly than any medal or any award they Veterans Association may receive,” he said. and VFW Post 6979 Don’t forget the families of people participate in the laying in the military, Brondhaver said, of wreaths ceremony. “because they’re the ones that have to JEANNE HOUCK/ deal with the children at home and STAFF answer their tough questions.” Brondhaver was the keynote
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Staff Sgt. Paul Brondhaver of Anderson Township told people gathered for the 17th annual Blue Ash Veterans Day program Wednesday at the Blue Ash Bicentennial Veterans Memorial Park that a simple “thank you for your service” means the world to veterans.
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Director Mark Hensler leads the Ohio Military Band of Springfield Township in a series of patriotic songs.
speaker for the Veterans Day program, which included a laying of the wreath ceremony, color guard of aging soldiers from local veterans groups and patriotic music provided by the Ohio Military Band of Springfield Township. Bells tolled, a gunfire salute rang out and the Cincinnati Warbirds flew over the park, which is near the intersections of Hunt, Kenwood and Cooper roads. Following tradition, children were a big part of the ceremony. Sixth-graders from the Edwin H. Greene Intermediate School in Blue Ash were posted with wreaths at statutes in the memorial park fashioned after veterans of every war
fought by Americans. Children from the school sang “God Bless the USA.” Seven sixth-graders read poems they’d written for the occasion. In his poem, “Call of Duty,” Josh Hylton put himself in the place of a soldier in combat, having to kill people and see his comrades die: “I need to stay alert “Need to focus my mind “But my memory pulls me back “To those I left behind.”
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, N O V. 1 9
CIVIC
Caring and Giving Canned Food Drive. 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Primrose School of Symmes, 9175 Governors Way. Members of school and community drop off canned goods or non-perishable household items to benefit FreeStore FoodBank. Family friendly. 697-6970; www.primrosesymmes.com. Symmes Township.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 8255 Spooky Hollow Road. Grass-fed Black Angus beef, freerange chicken, produce, lamb, turkey, eggs and honey. 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road. Market includes organic meat and eggs, seasonal produce and flowers. 561-7400. Indian Hill.
LECTURES
Montgomery Woman’s Club Town Hall Lecture Series, 8 p.m. Sycamore Junior High School, 5757 Cooper Road. With author and family humorist, Lori Borgman. $35. Registration required. Presented by Montgomery Woman’s Club Inc. 684-1632; www.montgomerywomansclub.org/. Montgomery. 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. Presented by Montgomery Woman’s Club Inc. 684-1632; www.montgomerywomansclub.org/. 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. 684-1236. Columbia Township. Our Town, 8 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Thorton Wilder classic about cycle of life through the eyes of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire. $15, $12 ages 11 and under. Presented by Stagecrafters. Through Nov. 29. 793-6237. Amberley Village. F R I D A Y, N O V. 2 0
CIVIC
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
COOKING EVENTS
Pass the Potatoes, 11 a.m. WilliamsSonoma, 7875 Montgomery Road. Demonstration. Free. 793-3445. Kenwood.
CRAFT SHOWS
Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Hartzell United Methodist Church, 8999 Applewood Drive. Crafts, homemade holiday items, bake sale and more. 891-8527. Blue Ash.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Thanksgiving wines. Spirits of Madeira, 6917 Miami Ave. With hors d’oeuvres. $1 per sample. 5612702. 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.
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER
And A Child Shall Lead, 7:30 p.m. Sycamore Junior High School, 5757 Cooper Road. True story of Jewish children who found hope in the midst of a WWII concentration camp. $6, $5. Tickets required. Presented by Sycamore Junior High School Drama Club. 686-1760, ext. 2594. Montgomery.
ON STAGE - THEATER
A Tuna Christmas, 8 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, $17. Reservations recommended. 6841236. Columbia Township. S A T U R D A Y, N O V. 2 1
ART EXHIBITS
Natural Selections, noon-4 p.m. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall. Free. 745-5600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Madeira Historical Society General Membership Meeting, noon-1 p.m. Discussion of $60,000 grant money from the state of Ohio, including construction plans at the Miller House. Panel of Madeira Korean War Veterans to follow at 1 p.m. Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Madeira Historical Society. 240-4348. Madeira.
COOKING CLASSES
Chef Rob’s Cooking Class, 1 p.m. Brined roasted turkey, rosemary pancetta sweet potatoes, gingered carrot cranberry salad and angel food cake with ganache fresh berries and pine nut brittle. Kroger Fresh Fare Kenwood, 5575 E. Galbraith Road. Free. Registration required. 686-7900. Kenwood.
CRAFT SHOWS
Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Hartzell United Methodist Church, 891-8527. Blue Ash. Sycamore Arts & Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Road. More than 180 vendors and artists. Musical performances, bake sale, raffle, and more. Benefits Sycamore Community Schools’ instrument departments. Free. Presented by Sycamore Band & Orchestra Boosters. 686-1770; www.sbob.org. Montgomery. Holiday Craft Sale, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Meier’s Wine Cellars, 6955 Plainfield Road. Free. Presented by RMAS, LLC Productions. 3515888. Silverton.
EDUCATION
Pet First Aid, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Red Cross course in first aid for emergencies in cats and dogs. Bring four-legged stuffed animal. $35. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash. Pediatric First Aid, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Red Cross course in emergency care for infants and children. Meets Ohio and Kentucky daycare licensing requirements. $65. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.
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EXERCISE CLASSES
A Laughter Yoga Experience, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Combines laughter exercises and yoga breathing to give health benefits of hearty laughter. $10. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.
FARMERS MARKET
Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.
MUSIC - CLASSICAL
Music at Ascension Chamber Concert Series, 7 p.m. Featuring Sycamore High School choirs with Kenneth Holdt, director. Ascension Lutheran Church, 7333 Pfeiffer Road. Free, donations accepted. 793-3288. Montgomery.
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER
And A Child Shall Lead, 7:30 p.m. Sycamore Junior High School, $6, $5. Tickets required. 686-1760, ext. 2594. Montgomery.
ON STAGE - THEATER
A Tuna Christmas, 4 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, $17. Reservations recommended. 6841236. Columbia Township. Our Town, 8 p.m. Mayerson JCC, $15, $12 ages 11 and under. 793-6237. Amberley Village.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
Cafe Chabad with Coffee Emporium, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Chabad Jewish Center, 3977 Hunt Road. Adults only. Includes coffee, food, entertainment and socializing. $15, $12 advance by Nov. 12. Registration recommended. 793-5200. Blue Ash.
SHOPPING
Gift Wrapping and Bow Demonstration, 1 p.m. The Container Store, 5901 E. Galbraith Road. Includes giveaways. Free. 745-0600; www.containerstore.com. Sycamore Township. S U N D A Y, N O V. 2 2
ART EXHIBITS
Madison Clayworks Pottery Group, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Madison Clayworks, 321-4458; www.madisonclayworks.com. Madisonville.
COOKING CLASSES
Williams-Sonoma Tech Class, 11 a.m. Thanksgiving Classics. Williams-Sonoma, 7875 Montgomery Road. Led by culinary experts. Free. Registration required. Through Nov. 29. 7933445. Kenwood.
ON STAGE - THEATER
A Tuna Christmas, 2 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, $17. Reservations recommended. 6841236. Columbia Township. The Magic of Chuck Arkin, 3 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Professional magic show. Part of Family Time Series. $6, $5 advance by Nov. 20. Reservations recommended. 722-7226. Amberley Village. Our Town, 3 p.m. Mayerson JCC, $15, $12 ages 11 and under. 793-6237. Amberley Village.
PROVIDED.
Williams-Sonoma is hosting the Thanksgiving Essentials at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Williams-Sonoma, 7875 Montgomery Road, Kenwood. The event includes demonstrations and is free. Call 793-3445. M O N D A Y, N O V. 2 3
ART & CRAFT CLASSES Beginning Art/Painting Class, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Whatever Works Wellness Center, 7433 Montgomery Road. $15. Registration recommended. Through Jan. 25. 791-9428; www.whateverworkswellness.com. Silverton. ART EXHIBITS
Queen City Artists Past and Present and Cincinnati Characters, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Eisele Gallery of Fine Art. Free. 7917717; www.eiselefineart.com. Fairfax. Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall. Free. 7455600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.
CIVIC
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472 Meeting, 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road. Public speaking and leadership skills meeting. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472. 351-5005. Kenwood.
COOKING CLASSES
Williams-Sonoma Tech Class, 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Classics. Williams-Sonoma. Free. Registration required. 793-3445. Kenwood.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.
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COOKING EVENTS
Festive Drinks, 11 a.m. Williams-Sonoma, 7875 Montgomery Road. Demonstration. Free. 793-3445. Kenwood.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 8914227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Baby Sitter Training Course, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Ages 11-15. Learn accident prevention, first aid, diapering and feeding. $40. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Karaoke Night, 9 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. Lobby Lounge. 793-4500; www.crowneplaza.com/blueash. Blue Ash.
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COOKING CLASSES Mixing It Up … Kids in the Kitchen, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Celebration. Thanksgiving goodies with whimsical twist. The Growing Room, 7754 Camargo Road. $25. Reservations required. 8913560. Madeira. COOKING EVENTS
Last Minute Thanksgiving Tips, 11 a.m. Williams-Sonoma, 7875 Montgomery Road. Demonstration. Free. 793-3445. Kenwood.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Jewish Hospital Medical Office Building, 4750 E. Galbraith Road. Fifteen-minute screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300. Kenwood.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Cincinnati Gypsy Jazz Society, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. With Hot Club of Terrace Park, guitarist Sasha Strunjas, trumpeter Chris Miller of the Modulators and other guests. Dilly Cafe, 6818 Wooster Pike. Jamming encouraged. Ages 18 and up. Free. 561-5233. Mariemont.
PUBLIC HOURS
Kenwood Towne Centre, noon-6 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100; www.kenwoodtowncentre.com. Kenwood.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
Pastor’s Prayer Time, 9 a.m.-9:25 a.m. Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Steve and Tara Peele, senior pastors. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 677-8500. Loveland. Rabbi Edythe Mencher, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Isaac M. Wise Temple, 8329 Ridge Road. Coauthor of “Resilience of the Soul: Developing Emotional and Spiritual Resilience in Adolescents and Their Families” speaks on “Great Girls to Wonderful Women: Raising Confident, Competent Daughters.” $5. Reservations recommended. 531-8958. Amberley Village.
SHOPPING
Gift Wrapping and Bow Demonstration, 1 p.m. The Container Store. Free. 745-0600; www.containerstore.com. Sycamore Township. PROVIDED
Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” will play the Aronoff Center through Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturday; and at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. It is the musical story of showbiz buddies putting on a show at a Vermont inn. Tickets are $24.50-$64.50. Call 1-800-982-2787 or visit www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/cincinnati.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Jewish Book Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Northern Hills Synagogue, 5714 Fields Ertel Road. Books, music, cookbooks and activity books for ages 1-15. 931-6040; www.kehillacincy.com. Symmes Township.
PROVIDED
Rhonda Coullet is Vera Sanders, Christopher Marchant is Dennis Sanders, Bobby Taylor is Stanley Sanders and Tess Hartman is June Sanders in Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's production of “Sanders Family Christmas: More Smoke on the Mountain.” The comedy runs through Dec. 31 in the Playhouse’s Thompson Shelterhouse Theatre. For tickets call 513-4213888 or visit www.cincyplay.com.
Life
November 19, 2009
Has marriage become too frail to carry our dreams? Marriage is being scrutinized today because of its disappearing stability. So is the earth being scrutinized because of its disappearing glaciers. So is organized religion because of its disappearing congregations. Whenever crucial elements of life start fading our concern for them escalates. We worry about marriage because of its immense impact on the collective and individual welfare of society. Our country has the highest divorce rate in the world. “We divorce, re-partner and remarry faster than people in any other country,” says Andrew Cherlin, a Johns Hopkins sociologist, in his book, “The MarriageGo-Round.” A recent column in Time magazine (Aug. 24 and 31) addressed the same concern titled, “Americans Marry Too Much.” It expressed a legitimate worry about our kids, “American kids are more likely than those in other developed countries to live in a household with a revolving cast of parents, stepparents, and live-in partners moving in and out
of their lives – a pattern which is definitely not good for children.” Cherlin w a s Father Lou amazed to Guntzelman find out Perspectives t h a t American kids born to married couples experienced 6 percent more household disruption by age 15 than Swedish kids born to unmarried parents. “Remember, we’re talking about the ‘avant-garde’ Swedes compared to the ‘conservative’ Americans,” Cherlin says. The bottom line is that while marriage is good for kids, it’s best when it results in a stable home. Or, as Cherlin puts it, “Many of the problems faced by American’s children stem not from parents marrying too little but rather too often.” What’s gone wrong? It would take volumes to try to assess. One factor is that most couples still embark on the marriage journey believing that “all we need is love and
good sex.” Interestingly, too many still mistake infatuation and active hormones as convincing proof that love exists. Nor do they realize what else is needed even when genuine love is present. M. Bridget Brennan and Jerome L. Shen, in their book “Claiming Our Deepest Desires,” point out important elements missing in today’s new marriages: “Navigational tools of communication, conflict resolution, deep listening, willingness to admit errors and wrongdoings, a sense of humor, trust and emotional maturity are all necessary in a good and lasting marriage.” To these I would add a solid sense of commitment. That’s not just a casual promise but a vow from the deepest core of ourself, that come good times or bad, we’ll both work on our relationship throughout life. A marriage relationship is a dynamic living organism undergoing various stages, cycles, rhythms and moods. Despite superficial premarriage “preparation courses” most go into a marriage relationship at a
rather superficial level. Few expect a lifetime of work. We do not know our self or our spouse as well as we think we do. And what we don’t know can hurt us. Marriage is a process of self-discovery as well as spouse-discovery. That’s why Gary and Betsy Ricucci quipped to newlyweds, “One of the best wedding gifts God gave you was a full-length mirror called your spouse. Had there been a card attached, it would have said, ‘Here’s to helping you discover what you’re really like.’ ” Psychologically and spiritually the other human we marry is, in the truest sense, to be a helpmate in our selfawareness and growth.
The process of self-discovery and spouse discovery is an unending challenge. We are either going forward, going backward, or trying to live our relationship on cruise control – which means coasting along effortlessly. Yet, can anything loving, enduring and beautiful ever be constructed without personal effort? Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at s or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.
Indian Hill Journal
Golf sale Swing in for big savings this season during the annual holiday golf sale at Hamilton County Park District Golf Courses. The sale begins Friday, Nov. 27, and runs through the end of December. Sale prices include golf equipment, shoes, bags and apparel. Park District “Play the Loop” certificates, which get a round of golf at all seven courses for only $99, will also be available for purchase. Courses include: The Vineyard (600 Nordyke Road,) Little Miami Golf Center (3811 Newtown Road) and Meadow Links & Golf Academy in Winton Woods (10999 Mill Road.) Visit GreatParks.org or call 521-PARK (7275).
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Indian Hill Journal
November 19, 2009
Community | Life
Rita’s readers resurrect Fern’s beloved chili Writing this column week after week never gets “old” to me. As I’ve mentioned before, it’s the sharing of recipes and stories that make it a popular read. Apparently Fern Storer, food editor at the Cincinnati Post for a very long time, had Rita the same Heikenfeld r e l a t i o n with Rita’s kitchen ship her readers. When Pam Timme asked for Fern’s chili recipe, I had no idea the response would be so great. I figured a few of you might have a copy. Well, not only did I get a couple dozen responses; one reader offered to send me a copy of Fern’s cookbook (and I will definitely accept!). So thanks, thanks, thanks to all of you who shared recipes and stories of this unique lady. I wish I had met her. I
understand she was an enthusiastic gardener, as well. I know my Mom liked Fern’s recipes, and that to me was a great endorsement. I made the chili during a demo at Macy’s on Saturday, and everyone loved the mild taste and thick consistency.
Fern Storer’s chili
Jean King, a Loveland reader, brought this in personally to me. By the way, Fern was a very detailed recipe writer. She wanted her readers to be able to recreate her recipes without one problem. Here’s my adaptation from her 1989 cookbook. Mount Healthy reader Rob Hiller sent me the recipe, as well, along with the Cincinnati chili story Fern had as a sideline. Rob substituted 1⁄4 each ground cloves and allspice for the 6 whole called in the recipe. 1 pound ground beef (not hamburger – I used sir-
didn’t use) 1-2 regular size cans kidney beans with their liquid 1 ⁄2 cup dry red wine (a mellow burgundy), optional but good (I didn’t use)
COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD
Fern Storer’s chili with Rita's homemade cheddar cheese crackers loin) 6 each: whole cloves and allspice, tied in cheesecloth, coffee filter, tea ball, etc. or 1 ⁄4 teaspoon each ground 1 ⁄2 of a medium-size onion, more if you like, chopped (I used about 1 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely minced, or 1⁄4 teaspoon powdered garlic or garlic salt (I used a teaspoon fresh garlic) Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chili powder (start with 2 teaspoons) 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 28 oz. diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon brown sugar (I didn’t use) 1 ⁄4 teaspoon liquid hot pepper sauce, optional (I
Cook ground beef until red color is almost gone. Add everything but beans and wine. Simmer gently and cook uncovered, about 20 minutes. Add beans and wine and cook another 15 minutes or so. It will be fairly thick. If it becomes thicker than you like, a cup or so of water may be added. Also, if you cool and refrigerate it, you will probably need to add a little water to the amount you reheat. This will make eight to 10 generous servings.
Taffy apple salad for Thanksgiving
Reader Laurel Muhlenbruch shares this favorite recipe. She also shared a wonderful carrot cake recipe from her mother-in-law, Doris Szegda, who lives in Canandaigua, N.Y.
Taste of Lebanon
St. Anthony of Padua Church’s fall festival will take place noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22. The church is located at 2530 Victory Parkway, East Walnut Hills. The festival will feature authentic Lebanese cuisine made by the St. Anthony of Padua parishioners. Traditional dishes such as kibbee, falafel, stuffed cabbage rolls and grape leaves, hummus, salad, and green beans and rice will be available. There will be pastries for dessert. Food items are purchased à la carte and carryout is available. Parking is free. For details, call 513-961-0120. The carrot cake is a much requested holiday and birthday cake recipe. It’s in our online version of this column at www.communitypress.com.
20 oz. pineapple chunks or crushed 2 cups mini-marshmallows 2 tablespoon flour 1 ⁄2 cup sugar 11⁄2 tablespoon white or cider vinegar 1 egg, well beaten 8 oz. Cool Whip 11⁄2 cups chopped cocktail nuts 2 cups diced Jonathan apples, unpeeled Drain pineapple, keep juice. Mix pineapple chunks and marshmallows, refrigerate overnight. In saucepan over low heat, heat juice, sugar, flour, egg and vinegar. Stir continually and cook until thick. 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.
Ballet tech Cincinnati celebrates anniversary of headquarter opening Ballet Tech Cincinnati celebrates the second anniversary of the opening of its World Headquarters and Community Theater with the third-annual All-Star Jazz Concert, “Jazz for Lease,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at 6543 Montgomery Road in Kennedy Heights. Featuring the ballet tech
cincinnati Jazz Jam House Band, Hank Stephens Experience and Jazz Greats LaVieena Campbell, Thelma Massey, Benita Price, Nyeemah, Eddie Brookshire, N. Michael Goecke, Eugene Goss, Bruce Menefield, Willie Smart, Erwin Stuckey, Mike Wade, Ryan Wells, Ricardo Wilkins and others,
Jazz for Lease is a fundraising benefit for ballet tech cincinnati to support its Raising the Barre Capital Campaign with a silent auction, Balloon Pops, cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. Ballet tech cincinnati moved into the former Mr. Kelley’s on Montgomery Road in Kennedy Heights
two years ago, revitalizing a landmark building that had been vacant for almost 14 years. The facility now offers dance classes, provides rehearsal space for the Dance Company and performance and private event venue for dance, theater, music and other community organiza-
tions. The Raising the Barre Capital Campaign seeks to raise matching funds for $250,000 in Capital Grants from the State of Ohio and City of Cincinnati to fund improvements, to create dance studios, dressing rooms, community space with Internet capability, and more.
Jazz for Lease All Star Jazz concert offers continuous music, with two bands alternating sets and being joined by the all star soloists and vocalists. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Call 841-2822 or visit www.ballettechcincinnati. org.
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Indian Hill Journal
November 19, 2009
Thinking about birds and bulbs for the winter Attracting birds to your landscape is a great way to help control insects in the summer, and a great way to liven up those humdrum winter days. One of the best ways to attract birds is gardening for birds. It’s a fun way to work with nature, beautify your yard, and learn about wildlife at the same time. Planting evergreens to provide year-round protection, planting deciduous trees and shrubs to provide a habitat for the birds as well as a natural source of food, and designing water in the garden, whether it’s a small pond or bird bath, are all ways to garden for the birds, as well as creating an attractive landscape. Of course, the easiest way to attract birds is by supplying them with a source of food in a bird feeder. If you’re already feeding the birds, good for you! And if you aren’t, it’s never too late to start. Now here are three very important tips about feeding the birds: • Always use a highgrade bird feed. Cheap feed, although less expensive, has fillers most birds won’t eat, and actually becomes a waste of your money. • Always provide water
for the birds. It’s as important as the food. Not only do they need water to d r i n k , m o r e Ron Wilson i m p o r In the garden t a n t l y , they need water to clean themselves over the winter! This is very important to their survival. • Clean your bird feeders every now and then, using soap and water, or try a 10 percent bleach/90 percent water solution. Clean it well, rinse well, rinse again, let it dry, and refill with a high-grade bird food. This process helps to eliminate moldy feed, which can be life threatening to birds, as well as help sanitize the feeder to prevent against unwanted bird diseases. (Visit www.wildbirdcenter.com/mas for more birding information)
Amaryllis a favorite
Light up the holidays and those bleak winter days – plant bulbs! A holiday favorite, Amaryllis is one of the easi-
est bulbs to bring into flower, not only for the holidays, but over the winter as well. Amaryllis are available in many different colors, single and double blooms, and gives one outstanding show when in flower. Now here are a few tips for growing amaryllis in your home: • When buying your amaryllis bulbs, remember, the larger the bulb, the more flower stalks it will have – which means more flowers! You’ll find different sizes with different costs available in your local garden stores. • Plant your amaryllis bulb in a 6- to 8-inch pot (good drainage), using a top grade potting soil. Plant the bulb so that it’s buried up to the bottom of the neck of the bulb, and water it in. • Place your newly planted amaryllis in a warm, well lit area, and water sparingly at first, then water as needed once it starts to grow. Let the soil get close to dry before watering each time. • It usually takes about 6-8 weeks for the bulb to flower, so plan accordingly. Planting amaryllis now, should have them starting to show colors just before
Christmas. • Once the amaryllis flower is finished, cut it off (stalk and all) and grow your amaryllis indoors as a houseplant this winter, then outside during the summer. There’s a real good chance you can get it to flower again next year! And buy several bulbs, staggering their planting times about 3-4 weeks apart. Then you’ll have great indoor colors, all winter long!
Fragrant paperwhites
Here’s another way to light up the holidays and winter months indoors, but this time, you’ll get great colors and a great smell! That’s right – by planting paperwhite bulbs, not only will you add great colors indoors, but you’ll also add a wonderful fragrance! There are several ways to plant paperwhites indoors – you can use a pot with a top grade potting soil and simply nest the bulbs into the soil and add water, but one of my favorite ways is to nestle them in a saucer of gravel. • Simply grab a saucer, and fill with small sized gravel or stones. Nestle the bottoms of your paper-
whites into the gravel, and then add water, bringing the level up to and covering the bottom of the bulbs. • Place the saucer of bulbs in a well lit warm area, and your paperwhites will jump into action and start growing right away! Monitor the water levels and keep it just at the base of the bulbs. These take about 3-5 weeks to flower, so plan accordingly. • And if your bulbs seem to be coming along too quickly, simply move them into a cooler area, and they will slow down. And to keep your paperwhites from getting really tall, add a splash of gin to the water! Yep, just a shot of gin (or vodka or other clear liquor) will keep these beauties shorter and stockier. Buy extras and plant on an every three- or fourweek schedule. That way you’ll have colors and fragrances indoors, all winter long. 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.co m
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Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church
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BAPTIST Hyde Park Baptist Church Michigan & Erie Ave
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ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. GERTRUDE PARISH Church (513) 561-5954 • (513) 561-5020 School Miami Ave & Shawnee Run Rd. www.stgertrude.org Mass Schedule Daily: 7:00, 8:00 & 11:30AM Saturday: 4:30PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00AM 12:30 & 6:00PM
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist 3035 Erie Ave 871-0245 Sunday Service and Sunday School 10:30am Wednesday Testimonial Meeting 7:30pm Reading Room 3035 Erie Ave
CHURCH OF GOD CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY
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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.co m.
Calvary Presbyterian Church
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Good Shepherd (E LCA) www.goodshepherd.com
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UNITED METHODIST 7515 Forest Rd. at Beechmont Ave 231-4172 Sr. Pastor Mark Rowland Ann Luzader, Mike Carnevale Traditional Service 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Service 9:30 & 11:00am (Nursery care from 9:15am-12:15pm.) Sunday School for Children & Adults at 9:30am & 11:00am. Youth Fellowship (grade 7-12), 6-8pm. www.andersonhillsumc.org
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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. Advent Vesper Service is at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. The event features “Journey of Promises” by Joseph Martin with choir and full orchestra. It is free. The Drive Through Nativity is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. It features live animals. Live actors tell the Christmas story in 10 scenes. 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.
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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
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NorthStar Vineyard Community Church
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Epiphany United Methodist Church
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.
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through 12th grade meets the third Saturday of each month 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Features DJ, dancing, games, prizes and concessions. The church is at 6800 School St., Newtown; 271-8442.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
The church is hosting Scrapbooking from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. nearly every third Monday. Free childcare is provided. You must register by 5 p.m. Friday before the Monday event. For more information, call the church at 891-1700. The dates are: 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.
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.
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 Service, 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. for the Contemporary Service and Sunday School and 11 a.m. to noon for the Blended Service and Sunday School. 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
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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 hosting “The Living Nativity” from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6. “The Living Nativity” is their annual outreach to the community at Christmas. This year will mark the eighth season. The event is free. The Living Nativity Walking Tour takes place outside in the lower level parking lot of Loveland United Methodist Church, so please dress warmly. The church is at 10975 S. Lebanon Road, Loveland; 683-1738.
Madeira-Silverwood Presbyterian Church
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.
Mariemont Community Church
The church is hosting a Communitywide Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Parish Center, 3908 Plainville Road. Invite someone you are thankful for (neighbor, family member, friend). Visit the MCC Web site (Pancakes.MariemontChurch.org) for a printable invitation you can use to invite those special people. The event will include crafts for children, door prizes and entertainment. They will also be collecting items for the Inter Parish Ministry in Newtown. They are in need of canned fruit, canned meat and boxed cereal. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. For more information, E-mail pancakes@mariemontchurch.org or call the church office at 271-4376. The church is at 3908 Plainville Road, Mariemont; 271-4376. The Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Holiday Concert is at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at Montgomery Assembly of God. It is free and open to all ages. Enjoy the festive sounds of Christmas, as the Orchestra joins the Cincinnati Brass Band, the Cincinnati Boychoir and the Cincinnati Choral Society. Also, a tribute to composer Bonia Shur, director of Liturgical Arts at Hebrew Union College. Call 232-0949. The church is at 7950 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-6169.
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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.
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Levy Campaign Chair Bill Moran, left, offered his appreciation to all of the many volunteers who contributed to the campaign’s success and to the community for its support. Library Board President Betsy LaMacchia, right, thanked Moran for his outstanding leadership in running a successful campaign.
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Campaign staff and volunteers of the Citizens for Your Library’s Future hold up hand-made signs to thank Hamilton County residents for their support of Issue 7.
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Campaign staff and volunteers of the Citizens for Your Library’s Future hold up hand-made signs to thank Hamilton County residents for their support of Issue 7 last week. “Throughout the levy campaign and into the voting booth, Hamilton County residents have shown tremendous support for the Library and the levy,” said Kim Fender, executive director of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton. “We have been overwhelmed and deeply touched by the support of Hamilton County voters, especially in these difficult economic times.”
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POLICE REPORTS Ray E. Robton, 31, 1000 Williams Mill, weapons violation, Oct. 28. Rasaon Carr, 35, 7133 Montgomery Road, warrant (theft), Oct. 29. Michael Imbronyev, 48, 6523 Snider, drug abuse, recited, Oct. 30. Christopher Hall, 21, 6512 Snider, marijuana possession, Oct. 30.
About police reports
The Community Press obtains reports on file with local police departments. We publish the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. Following disposition of cases in the court system, individuals may supply The Community Press with documentation of the disposition for publication. To contact your local police department: • Indian Hill Rangers: Chief Chuck Schlie, 5617000.
REAL ESTATE INDIAN HILL
8795 Indian Hill Road: Integra Bank National Association to Dewitt Todd N. & Mary E.; $450,000.
About real estate transfers
Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate.
Incidents/investigations Suspicious vehicle in area
At 9600 Whitegate, Oct. 23.
Vandalism
Window broken in vehicle at Stephan
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Unruliness
Unruly juveniles were reported at Indian Hill Middle School at 6855 Drake Road, Oct. 28.
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Tom and Cathy of Hamilton County will be celebrating their 50th Wedding anniversary. The couple was married November 14, 1959 in Minneapolis MN at St. Bridgets Catholic Church. Tom is still currently working for Combonie Missionaries. The couple have 4 children Steve, Barb (Keith), Colleen (Paul), Craig (Brenda). The couple is blessed with 8 Grandchildren. Corrie and Cassie age 18 in Texas, Jacob 11, Emma 8, Adam 6, in Kentucky, Haley 15, McKenzie 3, Brady 18 Months in Wisconsin. They have lived in Hamilton County for 20 years. Celebration will be held in late December when the family is gathered together.
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“Throughout the levy campaign and into the voting booth, Hamilton County residents have shown tremendous support for the Library and the levy,” said Kim Fender, Executive Director of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton.
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REUNIONS Goshen High School Class of 19799 – is having its 30 year class reunion Saturday, Nov. 21, at Valley Vineyards, 2276 E. US 22 and 3, Morrow, Ohio. Meet and greet is from 6-7 p.m. Dinner and DJ is from 7-11 p.m. No charge for meet and greet. Dinner and DJ is $30 per person. Make checks payable to Goshen High School Class of 1979, P.O. Box 27, Lebanon, Ohio 45036, c/o Debi Wallace. For questions, Contact Kim Cook at 967-1169, Debi Wallace at 673-1973, Diana Mohring at ddetmering@cinci.rr.com, Denise McFadden at denisemc09@yaloo.com, Nina Ross at 545-6289 or rosspologirl@hotmail.com, or Tim Johnson at 824-2353, or jt.johnson.1@hotmail.com. Our Lady of Victory Class of 1974 – is having its 35th reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at St. Simon Church, Fr. Plagge Hall. Cost is $25 per person or $45 couple. Beer, wine, snacks and food will be available. Classmates that need to be located: Bruce Bruno, Paula Dietrich, Kim Meier,
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and Mary Ann Owens McCrillis. RSVP no later than Nov. 1 to any one of the following: Denise Emmett: 702-9077, Karen Wuebbling Sutthoff 738-4138, Kim Lynch Breitenbach 484-4913, Mary Pat McQuaide 922-8021, Suzette Brucato Timmer 9227085, or visit the class’ reunion page at www.facebook.com. St. Dominic Class of 1988 – reunion is being rescheduled for the fall at a date and place to be determined. E-mail Angela (Fischer) Seiter at angelaseiter@hotmail.com for information. Princeton High School Class of 1970 – will have its 40th reunion on June 25 and 26. A buffet is planned for 7-11 p.m., Friday June 25, at Raffel’s Banquet Hall in Evendale. The class will also meet from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Sharon Woods, on Saturday, June 26, at Cardinal Crest camp site for a cookout. All classmates should contact Jim Young at jyoung4256@yahoo.com or Janice (Renner) Wilkins at Janice.Wilkins@hamiltonmrdd.org.
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Judges from around the state took part in determining the 2009 winners, making difficult decisions as there were over 115 quality entries. Hamilton County Park District’s Winton Woods Campground Expansion was awarded with a “Superior” award in Park Development. Winton Woods is a park that serves as a regional destination for campers, hikers, and those who love
nature. McGill Smith Punshon, Inc. (MSP) provided architectural design services for the new Winton Woods Campground Office and Retail building. With this project, the Hamilton County Park District took the opportunity to immerse themselves in the sustainable design movement. The facility features a multitude of sustainable features, including a geothermal system for heating and cooling, natural lighting, certified lumber, waterless urinals, high recycled content and site rain gardens. This is the second award that Winton Woods has won since the new building
was completed. In July 2009, the project was awarded an “Honorable Mention” by the American Institute of Architects’ Committee on the Environment (COTE) at their annual Cincinnati Sustainability Awards. “MSP is proud to have worked with the Hamilton County Park District on the Winton Woods project. Together, we worked hard to create a project that both promotes sustainable initiatives and meets the needs of the Campground and the community,” affirmed Randal Merrill, AIA, LEED AP, vice president of Architecture with MSP. “The fact
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