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Newly elected Loveland Board of Education member Katie Bontrager has yet to be sworn in, but she’s already taking steps toward her goal of making the school board more accessible. The Miami To w n s h i p woman elected Nov. 3 is invitBontrager ing people to email her at DrB04@hotmail.com with opinions and ideas. “My biggest concern is the idea that there isn’t transparency on board matters,” said Bontrager, who racked up 4,863 votes. “I want to really look at that issue and try to get to the bottom of it.” Incumbent Christine Olsen was the race’s highest vote-getter, garnering 5,145 votes. Olsen, of Symmes Township, said she plans to seek creative ways to hold the line on finances without crippling
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Poll workers Bryan Smith of Pleasant Ridge and Dianne Peters of Symmes Township help a voter cast a ballot at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church’s Parish Life Center. a successful school system. “Maintaining the delivery of high quality education within our financial means will continue to challenge us all,” Olsen said. “Due to the uncertainties of funding, and new expectations of 21st century skills, now is the time to be even more creative, innovative, and less traditional with all of our resources.”
Incumbent Linda Pennington of Loveland made the cut with 5,018 votes. “My priorities for the next four years will be striving to keep the district excellent while investigating ways to deliver the most costeffective education for all students,” Pennington said. All three women will begin four-year terms in January.
Candidate Michael Lubes of Symmes Township came in last with 2,752 votes. School board member Judy McClanahan did not seek re-election. Bontrager, Olsen and Pennington will serve on the school board with Kathryn Lorenz, currently board president, and member Jim Kolp, whose terms end in 2011.
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Jodie Leis will get a second chance as a Symmes Township trustee after she and Ken Bryant earned the majority vote for the two open seats on the Board of Trustees. Leis narrowly defeated incumbent Kathy Wagner by 88 votes. Leis says she owes her victory at the polls to the residents of Symmes Township, many of whom she met campaigning doorto-door. “I appreciate them that they gave me another a chance,” Leis said. Many of Leis’s family members, including her children, her husband, Jack George, a Loveland Symmes firefighter, her sister and her parents passed out flyers and encouraged residents to vote. Leis’s father, Hamilton County Sheriff Simon Leis, even went door-to-door. Bryant also made his campaign a “family affair,” visiting many residents’ homes during his campaign, going door-to-door with the help of his wife. Bryant’s granddaughter, son, daughter and daughter-in-law also distributed materials at the polls the day of the election. Leis said with the slight margin separating her and Wagner, she gives credit to the two other candidates for their strong following in the township. “As hard as I worked, it was
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Voters at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Nov. 3 were more focused on ballot issues than political races. Deborah Stevison said her Padgett desire to vote for the library levy brought her to the polls. “It’s an important source for people who wouldn’t otherwise have access to a lot of those kinds of things,” she said. Mike Hines said he voted was to support casinos. “It will bring in money to the state and help the city of Cincinnati make the Banks (housing and retail project planned for the riverfront) viable” – which will have a positive effect on surrounding communities, Hines said. Charlene Padgett, a bookkeeper, also voted for casinos. “It will increase the number of jobs and attract other businesses,” she said. “Look at Indiana.” – By Jeanne Houck
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The current 1.2-mill levy was bringing in around $630,000 and costing homeowners around $30.11 per $100,000 in property value. Voters are choosing to allow the township to look into gas and electric aggregation in the community, approving both issues by large margins. “If they can save money, that’s great,� Symmes Township resident Kathy Knutson said. The township held two informational meetings prior to the election to inform the residents on aggregation
which brought in representatives from several companies including Duke Energy, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and officials from other communities that have participated in aggregation. The aggregation program will be an opt-out program giving residents at least two opportunities to decline participation. “We’re going to push as quickly as we can, but not going to pursue it if we can’t find true savings,� newly re-elected trustee Ken Bryant said.
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way they like. There is no better feeling than that.� Wolff and fellow incumbent Karl Schultz were reelected Tuesday, Nov. 3, winning 37 percent and 26 percent of the vote, respectively. Wolff received 6,673 votes, while Schultz took 4,645. Schultz, who was appointed to the position last year when former Trustee Ed Humphrey was elected as a Clermont County commissioner, was elected to his first full
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Ohio Valley Voices students talk in class By Chuck Gibson loveland@communitypress.com
Profoundly deaf children are learning to hear and speak every day at Ohio Valley Voices in Miami Township. They’ve been doing it for 10 years and plan to celebrate their success with several special events throughout the 2009-2010 school year. “Ohio Valley Voices started in 1999 with a group of parents who had deaf children and wanted them to speak,” said CeeCee Collins,
development coordinator for the s c h o o l . “They realized their children were cogniSentelik tively developed and had potential to do more.” With that recognition, hopes and dreams, three families began to explore different ideas for oral education. They learned about the “Moog Curriculum” started by a woman named Jean Moog at Washington
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Ohio Valley Voices student, Sydney Hughett sits by the stairway wall which honors distinguished school donor and alumni. It was a special moment for me two years ago when an OVV student named Aaron Schuetter said ‘Hi Chuck’ just like any other kid would. It is just as special now for me to hear 7year-old Sydney Hughett respond to my questions ... just like any other kid her age. “It’s been really great,” said Kelly Hughett, her mom. “She’ll be here another year.” “The best thing is the 56 children out there talking,” Sentelik said. “56 families that will have a different life than they would have. We know how to teach deaf children to talk, therefore we must.” They must raise awareness and raise funds to do it. It takes about $33,000
per year, per student, and schools don’t have the funding for that. They’re inviting the public to an evening of fun and entertainment during their ninth annual silent auction and tailgate party inside the auditorium Nov. 14. The $20 per person event will feature a big screen college football broadcast, drinks, food, music, prizes and fabulous auction items. “Hopefully in our lifetime, there will be so much science that our program will become nonexistent,” Sentelik said. “They won’t need us. The dream is they’ll have enough science to implant a child at birth and never need to go to a special needs program.”
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Miami Twp. creates two new positions By Mary Dannemiller mdannemiller@communitypress.com
Miami Township trustees hired an executive assistant and are in the process of searching for an assistant township administrator to help organize the township’s management structure. While the decision was made to hire an executive assistant before Fronk recommended the township’s community relations director and community resource director positions be eliminated, the assistant township administrator position was part of the plan for the new structure. “During my time as interim administrator, the concept of an executive assistant was proposed to me by the trustees,” Fronk said. “The trustees then asked me to look at the organization and where we were duplicating things and how that could be changed. There was an opportunity there to consolidate some
positions or create a new position.” The recently hired executive assistant will earn about $40,000 a year and will complete clerical work for Fronk, the trustees and the new assistant township administrator. The assistant township administrator will be paid between $65,000 and $85,000 per year, based on his or her qualifications, Fronk said. The job description includes everything from working on the township’s newsletter to dealing with human resources issues. “This person will have a wide variety of work which will include two positions that will report directly to him,” Fronk said. “He’ll oversee our cable TV channel, issue some press releases and also be responsible for community development projects.” Advantages to hiring an assistant administrator include a clearer chain of command and the opportunity for promotion from within the township,
Fronk said. “If I’m not in the office, people are going to know who’s in charge,” he said. “It also sets up a succession plan for when I retire down the road. Also, it’s going to help in terms of me having a person directly report to me who I can put in charge of some of the operations of the township to help manage.” Trustee Ken Tracy said hiring an executive assistant and an assistant township administrator would be beneficial to the township. “When Larry presented us with the inefficiencies he found, we felt it was very important for the future of the township to address those needs to keep Miami Township moving in the right direction,” he said. Interviews for the assistant township administrator position have been completed and the trustees are expected to make a decision soon, Fronk said.
Miami Twp. zoning fees adjusted By Mary Dannemiller mdannemiller@communitypress.com
Miami Township has reduced the cost of most zoning fees, but will now require a $2,400 deposit for site plan and zoning reviews. The changes come as a result of the decision by the trustees to leave the community development director position empty and outsource zoning to a consulting firm. Township Administrator Larry Fronk said the new system requires zoning applicants to foot the entire bill for the permits and reviews they need and taxpayer money will not be
of development in Miami Township, which is very low, there wasn’t an immediate need to fill the community development position so we decided to hire an outside firm,” Fronk said. “They’re going to provide site plan reviews and zoning review services so if someone wants to develop a piece of property, they submit it to us and we pass it along to the firm.” The new process requires applicants to put down $2,400 to cover the firm’s costs. If the firm does not do more than $2,400 worth of work on a review, the applicant receives the leftover money. “The consultants are paid by the applicants who want
Zoning fee changes • District zone change (non PUD): Was $1,200, now $400. • District zone change (PUD): Was $1,500, now $400. • Site plans one to 10 acres: Was $600, now $400. • Site plans more than 10 acres: Was $800, now $400. • Reface sign: Was free, now $50. All other zoning fees will remain the same. used to pay the consulting firm. “The township decided that given the current level
site planning and zoning reviews,” Fronk said. “We decided to lower all our upfront fees because we had some fairly high fees for our site plans and reviews and now we require the deposit.” Trustee Mary Wolff said leaving the community development director position empty was the smartest financial move for the township, given the current state of the economy. Wolff said she expects the township’s residents to be happy with the trustees’ decision to change the fees and use a consulting firm.
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City’s Valentine program planning in high gear The Loveland Valentine Ladies and the Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce Valentine Committee are making preparations for the famous 2010 Loveland Valentine program. They are inviting the community to get involved by nominating an eligible lady to be the 2010 Valentine Lady or submitting artwork to be considered for the 2010 commemorative Valentine card. To be selected as the 2010 Valentine Lady, the nominee must be a woman who distinguishes herself in the community, school, and with family endeavors. She must live in the 45140 ZIP code area and be available to work with the Chamber from Jan. 9 through the end of the Valentine season and on occasion throughout the
year. All ladies nominated will be recognized at the annual Valentine breakfast Feb. 12. The Valentine Ladies and Valentine Committee are also calling on all Chamber members, business people, artists, residents and students of the Loveland City School District to submit original artwork as part of its 22nd annual Valentine card design contest. All card designs must be related to love and Valentine’s Day. Whether nominating a Valentine Lady or submitting artwork for the card design contest, all submittals must be received at the Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce, 442 W. Loveland Ave., Loveland, OH 45140 by Nov. 20. For more information, contact the Chamber at 683-1544.
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Loveland High School seniors recently named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists are evenly divided on state Gov. Ted Strickland’s plan to extend the school year. “It’s an excellent opportunity for Ohio to take a stance and improve our educational system to compete with the rest of the world,” said Sean Hadley. Said Amanda Shelton: “So much material is forgotten over the long summer break, and this proposal will remedy that.” Sarah Mosby and Maria Stamatakos see it differently. “I disagree that the school year should be extended because many students rely on the summer for job opportunities, and by shortening summer, the time available to earn money also shortens,” Mosby said. Stamatakos thinks “effective
The semifinalists at a glance
Background on Loveland High School’s four National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists: • Sean Hadley of Miami Township is the son of Drew and Martha Hadley. He plans to study chemical engineering in college. • Sarah Mosby of Miami Township is the daughter of Chris and Ann Mosby. She plans to study global health in college. • Amanda Shelton of Miami Township is the daughter of Kim and Monty Shelton. She plans to study biology in college. • Maria Stamatakos of Loveland is the daughter of George and Eve Stamatakos. She plans to study film in college. time management is a greater way to improve the educational system, making additional time unnecessary, especially given the complications that would arise
from the latter, such as funding, the decrease of student labor in summer attractions, etc ...” Less than 1 percent of highschool seniors in the United States achieve semifinalist status. Scholarship winners will be announced next year. Loveland’s semifinalists also are evenly split on Strickland’s plan to require high-school seniors to perform community service in order to graduate. “You are built by the community you are raised in,” Hadley said. “It’s important to show your appreciation to the community before you head off into the world, to thank the community for the 18 years they have spent helping build you.” Mosby says, “I agree that seniors should be required to perform community service because learning the value in helping others is just as important as any other subject.” Nope, said Shelton and Sta-
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Four seniors at Loveland High School have been named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists. They are, from left: Sarah Mosby, Amanda Shelton, Sean Hadley and Maria Stamatakos. matakos. “Students tend to hate what things they are required to do, and this sort of feeling would be counterproductive to volunteering, now and in the future,” Shelton said.
Stamatakos thinks “it is contradictory to require students to do something that society wants to see done proactively. Making community service obligatory diminishes and even insults the essence of volunteering.”
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Loveland Primary School had the opportunity to reach out and help other students in South Africa by participating in Backpacks for Bophelong. The Backpacks program allowed students and staff to donate school supplies and backpacks for a classroom at Bophelong School, which is in Mamelodi, South Africa. Each backpack was filled with the necessary school supplies for a student to use for the school year. The students were able to create more than 30 backpacks to donate. Seen here are two of the second-grade classrooms at Loveland Primary School that participated in and organized the program.
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Loveland High School held it homecoming activities the week of Sept. 28. On Oct. 1, the annual homecoming parade made its way down West Loveland Avenue and showcased the school’s marching band and athletic teams. After the parade, students held a powder puff volleyball match at the school, which raised more than $1,000 for charity. Proceeds went to Operation Thank You and its efforts to purchase soft blankets for soldiers. This year’s homecoming king and queen were Loveland seniors Chris Kuramoto and Mollie Kuramoto.
Daniel Carpintero has received the 2009 Berea College Pinnacle Scholars Award of Excellence. The award commemorates students’ accomplishments and dedication in the fields of science, music or service. Carpintero is from Loveland.
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Matthew Krill is a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Ashland University.
The son of David and Linda Krill of Loveland, Krill is majoring in chemistry.
Performances
Tommy George of Loveland has been selected to perform in the Lipscomb University A Cappella Singers for the 2009-2010 season. George, a Milford High School graduate, sings with the 66 member choral group. The group’s first performance was Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Bellevue Church of Christ in
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Joel Campbell of Loveland has been selected to perform in the Lipscomb University Chamber Ensemble for the 2009-2010 season. Campbell, a Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy graduate, performs with the 14 member ensemble. The group’s next performance will be Thursday, Nov. 19, in Ward Hall on the Lipscomb University campus in Nashville, Tenn.
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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.
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First- and second-graders at Loveland Primary School recently learned about Ohio’s wildlife courtesy of the COSI on Wheels program, a traveling science show. The program, which is sponsored by the Loveland Elementary PTA, began with a 45-minute assembly and was followed by an individual 40 minute hands-on science experience for each class. Seen here during the program are students, from left: Ethan Holley, Manny Dudeck, Dahlia Kressler and Julia DeMar, fishing and learning about fish that can be caught in Ohio’s lakes.
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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).
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Loveland’s Fisher impresses at state By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
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Senior Alexis King from Loveland led the Morehead State women’s cross country team in two races recently. The senior runner crossed the tape in 21st place with a time of 21:11.05 in the Ohio Valley Conference Championships at Vaughn’s Gap located in Edwin Warner Park in Nashville, Tenn. on Oct. 31. “The conditions were horrible today, it had rained all night and the course was very muddy.” said Head Coach Tommy Barksdale. “There wasn’t any fast times run today, but we had some individuals do some great things, as a team we can do better, but it was just one of those days.” At the Blue Ridge Open Oct. 16 at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., the Eagles were led by King who finished 86th with a time of 20:02.54 on another sloppy course.
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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Loveland High School senior cross country runner Sarah Fisher placed 19th at the Division I State Championship at Scioto Downs in Columbus Nov. 7. She finished in 19:10.49. Meredith Wagner (18:03.90), a senior from Sylvania Northview, won the state championship. Fisher, who accomplished her goal of placing in the top 25, qualified for state after finishing 11th at districts (20:26.90) and 12th at regionals (19:35.14). “This was her goal, and she worked hard for it,” head coach Deb Pomeroy said. This was Fisher’s first appearance at the cross country state tournament. She was a state-qualifier in track in the 1,600 as a junior this past June and finished ninth overall with a time of 5:06.01. “I think qualifying in track really boosted her confidence,” Pomeroy said. “Running is so mental, and she got an I-can-run-withthe-best mentality.” Teammates Laura Matacia, Sarah Mosby and Lauren Turley – as well as most of the boys’ team – supported Fisher at state this past weekend. Fisher, who earned firstteam all-league honors for the third consecutive season, helped Loveland to a second-place finish in the FAVC-Buckeye. She plans on running in college and has visited several schools, including the University of South Florida and Washington University in St. Louis. “She’s very dedicated,
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Loveland High School senior Sarah Fisher competed in the Division I Cross Country State Championship at Scioto Downs in Columbus Nov. 7. She finished 19th overall. very precise and knows what she has to do,” Pomeroy said. “Her work ethic is phenomenal. She’s very determined.”
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Loveland High School senior cross country runner Sarah Fisher ran in the Division I State Tournament at Scioto Downs in Columbus Nov. 7. She finished 19th overall.
Bombers finish second at state cross country By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
Vying for its fourth state title in school history, the St. Xavier High School cross country team finished second at the Division I State Championship at Scioto Downs in Columbus Nov. 7. The Bombers, which totaled 118 points, finished behind state champion Cleveland St. Ignatius (82) but ahead of Sylvania Northview (137) and Mason (146), which took third and fourth, respectively. St. X was led by junior Jack Butler (16:28.52), who finished 24th overall, and seniors Eric Gruenbacher (16:32.12) and Chris Hanson (16:33.03), who finished 27th and 29th, respectively. Also contributing were senior Gus Walter (16:59.43), junior Greg Sanders (16:59.69), senior Tyler Smith (17:11.29) and senior Mike Gerhardt (18:05.28). Mason junior Zach Wills (15:45.11) won the state title for the second consecutive year. The Bombers advanced to state after claiming their second GCL-South title in three years and winning district and regional championships. The key to their success was depth, as 29 Bombers broke 18 minutes and 13
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St. Xavier High School senior runner Chris Hanson runs in the Division I State Championships at Scioto Downs in Columbus Nov. 7. Hanson helped the Bombers to a second-place finish. broke 17 minutes. St. X also had four runners – Butler, Gruenbacher, Hanson and Walter – earn first-team allleague honors. No other squad had more than two. “From the very beginning of the season, the guys
knew we should have a great deal of depth, and that makes practices more competitive,” head coach Mike Dehring said. “The guys realized, ‘If I want to be in the top 7, I need to run today. Because there are a lot of guys who are talented
and who want my spot.’” But Dehring was impressed with the maturity and humility of all his runners this season. “We have a lot of guys who could run in the top 7 for other squads, but even though they don’t, they still
love and support the guys who do,” he said. Arguably the Bombers’ most consistent performer was Gruenbacher, who finished third at districts and fourth at regionals. “Eric has brought the level of everyone’s training up to his own; that might be the biggest thing he’s done for us this season,” Dehring said. “The consistency of his work ethic and the way he approaches everything have been fantastic. If you tell him to do something, he’ll do it to the full letter of the law.” Dehring was also pleasantly surprised with his two non-senior runners at state – Sanders and Butler, who placed second overall at districts. St. X, which finished 12th at Scioto Downs in 2008, has qualified for the state tournament 22 of the last 23 years, including 18 straight from 1987 to 2004. The Bombers won state titles in 1998, 2000 and 2003. “Our goal every day – whether it’s in practice or a meet – is to be as good as we can be,” Dehring said. “As with anything in coaching or teaching, all you want to see is a kid succeed and get better, and we’ve had so many guys make incredibly leaps forward. It’s been a great year.”
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Lions 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 Olm-
sted 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 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 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
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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. 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. The Lions finished first in the Greater Catholic League Scarlet Division with a 10-0 league record. MND (20-5, 8-2) finished second in the conference. The Lions scored its sectional title Oct. 24 with a win over Fairfield and captured its district championship with a victory Oct. 31 over Piqua. Henderson led the GGCL with 297 kills while averaging 4.18 a game. Hender-
son also contributed 177 digs and 17 aces. Reinert led the GGCL with an astounding 756 assists. McAuley’s Kelley Namakay finished second in the GGCL with 651 assists. Reinert also had 135 digs, 61 kills, 41 blocks and 29 aces. Moster finished second in GGCL with 424 digs and fifth in the GGCL with 34 aces. Junior Christina Beer (203 kills, 77 blocks), senior Lauren Marlatt (180 kills), sophomore Noelle Langenkamp (101 kills, 58 blocks), junior Olivia Johnson (51 kills, 21 assists), junior Elena Lohr (104 digs, 22 aces) and senior Anna Prickel (175 digs, 22 aces) also showcased impressive statistics. All statistics were accurate through the district championship round of the post-season.
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Burke was also impressed with the progression of junior outside hitter Kathleen Donnellon and sophomore libero Kelsey Wolf. The Cougars carried an exceptionally large roster – 18 girls – but Burke said everyone was willing to sacrifice playing time for the good of the team. He called their performance in 2009 a complete team effort. MND has become synonymous with deep tournament runs over the past few years. The Cougars advanced to the state semifinal in 2008 before losing to Ursuline, they made it to the state finals in 2007 before falling to Mercy, and they lost in the state semifinal to Toledo St. Ursula in 2005. MND won a state title in 2006, defeating Mercy in the finals. The Cougars also won state titles in 1995, 1998, 1999 and 2000.
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Seeking its fifth straight appearance in the Final Four, the Mount Notre Dame volleyball team fell 31 to unbeaten Dublin Coffman in the Division I Regional Final Nov. 7. The Cougars finish the season 21-6. MND won the first game 20-25 but lost the next three, 25-18, 25-22 and 25-22, as Coffman’s size and defense were too much to overcome. MND advanced to the regional finals after knocking off Thomas Worthington 3-0 Nov. 4. The Cougars, which started the season 16-2, lost three matches in four days late in the regular season to some of the top teams in the Midwest. They fell to Mercy Academy, which won the Kentucky state championship this year; Sacred Heart
Academy, which was the Kentucky state runner-up; and GGCL rival Ursuline Academy, which is 55-1 over the last two years. “That was a tough stretch,” first-year MND head coach Joe Burke said. But after knocking off Lakota East in the regularseason finale, the Cougars won four straight playoff matches without losing a single game. MND defeated Loveland, Lakota West, Centerville and the aforementioned Thomas Worthington. “We started focusing back on MND,” Burke said. “We tried to clean up our serve-receive and work consistently on executing.” The Cougars were led by senior captains Marissa Otto, Kate Eckels and Kristen Caccimelio. Other seniors include Megan Rohlfs, Lauren Rohlfs, Brittany Rohrkasse, Jenna Pilipovich and Danielle King.
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world that I felt was special. Anyone that knew him will never forget that smile. It seems like it was just yesterday we were trying to knock each other out on the football field. We all knew that Seth would do something great in life and he did without a doubt. In a world where most chose to be sheep, you decided to be a sheepdog and guard the sheep from the wolves. Seth is one of Loveland’s treasures that should never be forgoten. LEIGH TAYLOR/STAFF Rest in peace brother, you have done your Nick Jackson says a prayer for friend and football teammate David “Seth” Mitchell during a job well. Seth has left his footprints all over this community and they will not fade memorial service for Mitchell at Loveland High School Oct. 27. with time. Thank you for your sacrafice, we will never forget you.” of knowing! He will be missed. Thank you Seth for defending our country. RIP.” K92442 dg2432 “I had the honor of knowing Seth since he moved to Loveland. From the moment “This is so hard to write as I had the you met him you knew there was chance to coach and teach Seth at something special about him. He was liked Loveland High School. Tears are running by everyone who knew him. The Loveland down out of my eyes as I am writing this community and this country have lost a now. Seth was a great kid with a big heart great person, friend and hero. My heart and someday I knew he would do goes out to his family and those who are something great for someone. Not only did grieving over this great loss. God bless he do something great for someone, but those serving our country. RIP Captain D. he did something great for his country. Seth Mitchell.” There is not much more you can say about this matter but to hope and pray that jenkondik someday this whole situation will get better and that we will not lose many more “Another Marine to guard the gates of of our great kids. Seth was paid the price heaven. God bless you and all who will be so we can be a free nation and we must there to greet you! See you at muster do all we can to support everyone over someday in the future!” there as long as it takes.” jpmrjr Coach Denny Johnson LEIGH TAYLOR/STAFF “I hope this outstanding young man denny33 Erica Miller, from Loveland, holds her son gets the postmortem recognition from the Nathan, 4, months, as she speaks during a community that he deserves, with “There are no words that can express the deep loss for those of us that had the memorial service for David “Seth” Mitchell at whatever kind of lasting tribute his family honor of calling Seth our friend. He was Loveland High School. Miller was a friend and thinks is most appropriate. He was an exemplary student, athlete and individual one of the few people I have met in this classmate of Mitchell.
CH@TROOM Oct. 28 questions
Indian Hill has politely declined Symmes Township’s suggestion that the village help pay for improvements to the water line in Camp Dennison. Do you think Indian Hill should help pay for improvements? Why or why not? “When you accept a job, you should accept the responsibility to do it properly. “If Loveland Symmes Fire Department (LSFD) had a regular schedule of testing all their fire hydrants, especially the crooked ones, they could have the defective ones repaired before the hydrant is needed during a major house fire. “If Indian Hill Water Works (IHWW) is going to provide water for the area residents, one would assume that would also include the pipes required to get the water from the plant to the customer. “LSFD says the house burned because of undersized water pipes. IHWW says the pipes belong to Hamilton County. Symmes Township trustees, who do not fight fires nor provide water, are attempting to secure funding for pipe replacement. “The house that burned over a year ago is in Camp Dennison which is in Symmes Township, which is in Hamilton County and is served by IHWW. “My wife and I live around the corner from the house that burned, its repairs are about to be completed. “Here’s hoping you folks can figure out who is responsible for what before we have another major fire.” P.T.
The Roar, Loveland High School’s newspaper, is making noise around the world. The newspaper has received a 2009 International Honor Award for School News Media from the Quill and Scroll International Honorary Society for High School Journalists for work done during the 20082009 school year. Do you think school newspapers serve an educational purpose? What is it? Is “Sesame Street” still relevant today, 40 years after its debut? What are your favorite memories of the show? Every week The Loveland Herald asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answer to loveland@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line.
Nov. 4 questions
Loveland has bought 10 acres of land along the Little Miami River to protect the city’s water supply. The property cost $551,000. Is this a wise purchase by the city? Why or why not? No responses. Do you plan to attend a Veterans Day event in your community? What does the day mean to you? “Definitely, we will attend! Haven’t missed one since H.B. Deatherage’s dream came true at the city of Florence monument site. Before that, we always found places to go to show our loyalty to all veterans. Hope many, many patriotic citizens will come join us this year.” W.R.
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“Captain David ‘Seth’ Mitchell.. Thank you for standing post brother. “The world is a better place knowing that people like you are willing. “Semper Fi brother, go easy! Combat Veteran US Marine Corps NKY-LEO29 “Captain, Thank you for serving us with everything you had to give. People with your courage and love for their fellow citizens are why we are a free people. Thank you for your sacrifice and may your family be comforted by the fact that they had a hero in their midst.” Nueralatbest
The election is over and now it is time to get to work. I wanted to say thank you to everyone in Loveland who came out to the polls and cast their votes. I am very honored to be voted in to serve our kids and our community through my seat on the Loveland Board of Education. As I have said from the beginning, I am not a politician, but rather a concerned parent who feels it is my responsibility to serve my community and our kids. I want to thank everyone for their help and support along the way. I want to especially thank Al Osgood and his committee Citizens for Maintaining Excellence in Loveland Schools. It is great to see such support and passion for our schools. There is some tough work ahead for the board, as we are facing an uncertain state budget
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“We have quality police and fire protection and our service department does an outstanding job, but we need to pay close attention to the cost of providing
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will have a different life than they would have. We know how to Karl Schultz teach deaf children to talk, Miami Township trustee. therefore we must.” See story, A2
Maria Sentelik Executive director, Ohio Valley Voices. See Story, A4
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long before he became an exemplary Marine. It’s no shame to lack the bravery and dedication necessary to serve your fellow citizens in a dangerous volunteer capacity (I know I do!), but the least we can do is pay homage to those willing to risk their own lives to protect us and our allies from terrorism, violence and natural disasters – whether they’re in the military or police, fire and other emergency workers. We can only guess what fates may have destroyed us and our society long before this, had they not been there.” lastmate
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Riders, board members, volunteers, friends and family gathered at Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship Saturday, Oct. 17, for the grand opening of the center’s new indoor riding arena. The $850,000 arena will allow CTRH to remain open year-round and continue to provide therapy to disabled children and adults without interruption in the winter. The barn was paid for by a $200,000 matching grant awarded to CTRH by the Hatton Foundation, along with donations. Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship is at 1342 U.S. 50 in Miami Township. For more information, call 831-7050, or visit crh-horse.org.
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Liz Trombley, a 2001 graduate of Madeira High School, will be traveling as a delegate with SustainUS to attend the United Nations climate talks in Copenhagen in December.
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Riders and their parents cut the ribbon at the Hatton Riding Center.
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To follow Liz Trombley as During her efforts to she prepares for her trip to the raise awareness for her trip United Nations COP15 Climate to the United Nations Conference in Copenhagen, COP15 Climate Conference visit her blog at www.LizTo in Copenhagen, Liz TrombCopenhagen.wordpress.com. ley shared a Skyline lunch and discussion with a UK mate change. Deputy Consul General “It was really a turning based in Chicago. point in my life,” Trombley The 2001 Madeira High said. School graduate said Geoff With SustainUS, TrombBrammer, the British diplo- ley is working on developmat, had heard of her ing policy on carbon polluthrough her blog she is tion and looking for ways to keeping as she fundraises reduce it. for the trip to the conferTrombley will be leaving ence. Dec. 1 to talk Trombley said “We want to bring with Senators her blog has in Washington, been helpful as home to our D.C., about clishe attempts to policymakers ... our mate change network and before attendfuture is at stake.” raise awareness ing the youth for her trip and conference in Liz Trombley C o p e n h a g e n the environmenMadeira graduate from Dec. 4-6. tal issues at stake. attending climate The actual cliTr o m b l e y change conference in mate conferapplied for Copenhagen ence will be observer status Dec. 7-18. at the climate The goal for conference through Sustai- the conference is to push nUS, an organization made lawmakers into action up of youth working for because she said it will sustainable development. “determine how the world Trombley and around 25 goes about tackling climate others from the organiza- change.” tion will make the trip. “We want to bring home Trombley studied interna- to our policymakers ... our tional affairs at the Universi- future is at stake,” Trombley ty of Cincinnati, but became said. interested in the environShe encourages youth to ment after attending a Power learn more about climate Shift conference where she change and other environwas among a large group of mental issues and to write other youth that lobbied con- to their senators about their gressmen for action on cli- concerns.
Chile Rodgers, a founder of Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship, speaks to the crowd as Jim Gudmens, vice president of the board of trustees, looks on.
Executive Director Kellie Bowers takes rider Nick Smith for a spin.
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Caroline Farrell of Mount Lookout shows off the horse she worked on at the event’s arts and crafts station.
THINGS TO DO Art exhibit
Raymond Walters College is hosting the exhibit “Natural Selections,” from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the library gallery at Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash. The exhibit features art inspired by the work of Charles Darwin. Call 745-5600 or visit www.uc.edu/darwin. The exhibit is through Nov. 25.
Talk turkey
Hamilton County Park District is hosting the program Nature Stories at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. The program is all about turkeys. The event is
Board member Karen Gaunt dances with daughter Grace and son James. free, but a vehicle permit is required. Call 521-7275.
Craft show
Rockwern Academy is hosting Bagels and Boutiques from 8:15 a.m. 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. Call 984-3770.
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Kelly Farrell of Mount Lookout prepares to glue something to her horse at the event’s arts and crafts station.
Cincinnati collects gifts for Samaritan’s Purse It looks like Santa has workshops popping up all over Cincinnati, as local businesses, churches and homes prepare to serve as collection points for Operation Christmas Child. Soon, with the help of Cincinnati volunteers, the sites will be brimming with festively wrapped shoe boxes full of gifts. Through Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project, Cincinnati residents are packing shoe box gifts for children in more than 100 countries suffering from natural disaster, war, terror-
ism, disease, famine and poverty. From Cincinnati, the shoe box gifts will be sorted and sent using whatever means necessary – sea containers, trucks, trains, airplanes, boats, camels, even dog sleds – to reach suffering children around the world. Operation Christmas Child uses tracking technology that allows donors to “follow your box” to the destination country where it will be hand-delivered to a child in need. To register shoebox gifts and find out what country they are delivered to, use
the donation form at www.samaritanspurse.org. Local collection sites: • Faith Bible Church, 8130 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati, 45249; 489-1114 • Amelia Relay Center, 2966 N. Durham Road, Amelia, 45102; 797-0207 • Immanuel At Lakewood Baptist Church, 4008 Westwood Northern Blvd., Cincinnati, 45211; 6627729 In 2008, the Cincinnati area contributed 20,598 boxes to the Operation Christmas Child effort. This year, organizers hope to collect 22,000 gift-
filled shoe boxes from families, kids, churches, schools and civic organizations in the area. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child, a project of international Christian relief and evangelism organization Samaritan’s Purse, headed by Franklin Graham, has delivered more than 68 million gift-filled shoeboxes to needy children in some 130 countries. For details on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call or visit www.samaritanspurse.org. National Collection Week is Nov. 16-23.
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BUSINESS MEETINGS
International Fellowship of Christian Businessmen Luncheon Meeting, 11:45 a.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. $15 for lunch; free attendance. Reservations required. Presented by International Fellowship of Christian Businessmen. 984-1513. Blue Ash.
BUSINESS SEMINARS
The Importance of Your Direct Mail Campaign In Tough Economic Times, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Premier Mail Fulfillment, 9933 Alliance Road. Topics include: Fundamentals of A Successful Direct Mail Campaign, Tips to Designing Your Mailer, How to Slash Postage Costs, Using Mailing Lists, Avoiding Direct Mail Pitfalls and more. Ages 18 and up. $10. Reservations recommended. 948-1333; www.premiermailing.com. Blue Ash.
LECTURES
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.
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.
SUPPORT GROUPS
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 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. 762-5510. Montgomery.
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.
EDUCATION
Women’s Multi-Arts Retreat, 6 p.m. Continues through Nov. 15 at 1:30 p.m. Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road. Weekend retreat to help women reconnect with “hand-made lives.” Combines movement, visual arts and writing. Includes individual and group creativity, rest and more. All skill levels. $300 single occupancy; $250 double occupancy; $200 commuter. Reservations required. 683-2340; www.grailville.org. Loveland.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.
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.
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Miss Saigon, 7:30 p.m. Loveland Stage Company Theatre, 111 Second St. Musical about the fall of Saigon during Vietnam War. Contains adult language and situations. $19, $16 seniors and students. Presented by Loveland Stage Company. Through Nov. 21. 697-6769. Loveland.
SINGLES
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
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Kathy Wade: A Black Anthology of Music, 11 a.m. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road. Wade leads a historical exploration of Wade the origins of American Classical Music-Jazz. Part of ARTrageous Saturdays. Ages 3-10. $5. Reservations recommended. Presented by Raymond Walters College. 745-5705. Blue Ash.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Troy Baxley, 8 p.m. $12. Ages 21 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288. Montgomery.
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER
Alice in Wonderland, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Indian Hill High School, $7, $6 advance. Tickets required. 272-4500; www.ih.k12.oh.us/MS/MSTheatre. Indian Hill.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Miss Saigon, 7:30 p.m. Loveland Stage Company Theatre, $19, $16 seniors and students. 697-6769. Loveland.
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.
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.
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.
DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Symmes Township Branch Library, 11850 E. Enyart St. Community Room. For people facing the holidays after a separation or divorce. Features suggestions, guidance and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, experts in divorce-related care and people who have experienced the holidays after separation or divorce. Child care available. Includes book. Free. Registration required.587-2437. Symmes Township.
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. 1 5 Rookwood Pottery, 1 p.m. Little Red Schoolhouse, 8100 Given Road. Learn the history of Rookwood Pottery with expert, Anita Ellis. Bring your pottery to learn where your pieces fit into the Rookwood story. Includes brunch. $30, $25 members. Reservations required. 891-1873; www.indianhill.org. Indian Hill.
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. 579-3111; www.dpsjfd.org. Silverton.
SHOPPING
Gift Wrapping and Bow Demonstration, 1 p.m. The Container Store, Free. 745-0600; www.containerstore.com. Sycamore Township.
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.kehilla-cincy.com. Sycamore Township.
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ART & CRAFT CLASSES Scrapbooking, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road. Childcare is provided. Registration required. Through Aug. 16. 8911700. Kenwood. 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. ART EXHIBITS
John Stobart, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closson’s Art Gallery, 10100 Montgomery Road. Works by maritime painter. 762-5510. Montgomery. Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, Free. 7455600; http://www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash. 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.
John Stobart, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closson’s Art Gallery, 762-5510. Montgomery. Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, Free. 7455600; http://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.
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
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.
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.
MOM’S CLUBS
MUSIC - BLUEGRASS
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. Free. Presented by UC Department of Judaic Studies. 556-2297; http://www.artsci.uc.edu/judaic/news.htm. Blue Ash.
Bluegrass Jam Session, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Gravy, 1513 Ohio 28, With Hard-Drive. Others welcome to play. Free. Reservations recommended. 576-6789. Loveland.
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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. Presented by Montgomery Woman’s Club Inc. 684-1632; www.montgomerywomansclub.org/. Montgomery.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
Teaching Classes, 7 p.m.-midnight, Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. A Bible-based, family focused church. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 677-8500. Loveland.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Jewish Book Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Northern Hills Synagogue, 5714 Fields Ertel Road. Books, music, cookbooks and activity books for ages 1-15. Havdalah and Chanukah candles available for purchase. 931-6040; www.kehilla-cincy.com. Symmes Township.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Overeaters Anonymous, 10:30 a.m. Church of the Saviour United Methodist Church, 8005 Pfeiffer Road. Call 791-3142 at least 24 hours in advance for child care. Presented by Greater Cincinnati O.A. Intergroup. 921-1922. Montgomery.
PARENTING CLASSES
SPECIAL EVENTS
Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, $3. 6835692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland.
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Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.
FARMERS MARKET
Miss Saigon, 3 p.m. Loveland Stage Company Theatre, $19, $16 seniors and students. 697-6769. Loveland.
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Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay/Neuter Clinic is hosting the Black Cat Bazaar from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Loveland Art Studios on Main, 529 Main St., Loveland. It is in conjunction with studios’ Second Saturday open house and art sale, and Ohio Alleycat Resource sponsors the vendor bazaar in the gallery space. The sale features books, games, home decor, jewelry, specialty foods, cosmetics, and more available for purchase. Includes raffles. Proceeds to benefit Ohio Alleycat Resource. It is free. Call 871-7297 or visit www.theanimalrescue.com or www.studiosonmain.com.
Northeast Cincinnati Mothers of Twins Club, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Swaim Park, Zig Zag and Cooper roads, Monthly meeting for mothers of multiple birth children. Meets at Swaim Lodge. Free. Presented by Northeastern Cincinnati Mothers of Twins and More Club. www.nemotmc.com. Montgomery.
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. Free. Presented by Northeast Community Challenge Coalition. 489-2587. Blue Ash.
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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
To submit calendar items, go to “www.cincinnati.com” and click on “Share!” E-mail photos to “life@community press.com” along with event information. Items are printed on a space-available basis with local events taking precedence. Deadline is two weeks before publication date. To find more calendar events, go to “www.cincinnati.com” and choose from a menu of items in the Entertainment section on the main page.
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 with store for latest event details.
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.
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Jewish Book Fair, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Congregation Ohav Shalom, 931-6040; www.kehillacincy.com. Sycamore Township.
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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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Hear what some of your friends think of you w i t h dilemmas such as, “I think it would be m o r e responsible to stay and Father Lou home study for Guntzelman the test Perspectives 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 prudent 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,’ 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 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
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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 I got an unusual request for easy, healthy meals. Now that part of the request is n o t unusual, but the f e l l o w who asked is a bit unusual in that he has some Rita to a Heikenfeld ties p r e t t y Rita’s kitchen 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.
Rita’s easy stir-fry beef with green onions and tomatoes
If you want, add a handful of snow peas or bean sprouts with tomatoes and onions. 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 Combine beef, soy and cornstarch. Mar-
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Velma Papenhaus’ three-layer holiday paradise Jell-O loaf
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 for many years. That friendship and this column led Velma to me with her favorite Jell-O recipe .
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“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.
• 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
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). see all around; the other 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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Blue Ash Dems host legal discussion The Blue Ash Northeast Democratic Club’s Nov. 17 meeting will begin with a legal discussion: “What do I do if I commit a crime?” 7 pm, at the Blue Ash Recreation Center, lower level, 4433 Cooper Road, Blue Ash. Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Brad Greenberg and criminal defense attorney Mark Krumbein will help members and guests understand the best course of action when dealing with the court system. Discussions
will range from the accidental crime, the wrongly accused crime, and those that miss the moral mark for even a moment. At this event there will be no solicitation of donations or dues. Please note that Greenberg cannot address individual legal cases and is not permitted to comment on his current caseload. Blue Ash Northeast Democratic Club meets regularly September through June at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the
Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road. Club members hail from several Northeast communities, including Blue Ash, Montgomery, Kenwood, Sharonville, Indian Hill, Evendale, Loveland, Sycamore Township and Symmes Township. Members are encouraged to join the group for $25 per year, but meetings are always open to the public. For further information contact BlueAshNortheastDemocraticClub@Hotmail.com.
Kings Island to have entertainer auditions Kings Island will have auditions in search of trained, talented and versatile singers, dancers, atmosphere acts, characters, costumers and technicians for the 2010 season. Auditions are Nov. 1315 at Kings Island. Interested performers should prepare the following: • Singers – Prepare two vocal selections. Country and pop singers should bring sheet music or CD with one up-tempo selection and one ballad. A pianist will be on-site for accompaniment. Rock singers should bring sheet music or CD with music that shows off their vocal abilities. Singers may be asked to read a brief monologue and to dance, so they should bring appropriate clothes and shoes for movement. Singers need to bring a current photo and one-page résumé; • Dancers – Kings Island is looking for energetic, technically trained dancers experienced in jazz, ballet, hip-hop and acrobatics.
Dancers will be taught a combination during the audition. If dancers sing, they should bring music as specified above. Dancers should come prepared in comfortable and appropriate clothing and shoes. Dancers need to bring a current photo and a one-page résumé; • Atmosphere Acts – Kings Island is looking for individuals to perform as atmosphere entertainers that have a good approach to entertainment. Bring a current photo and a onepage résumé; • Characters – Kings Island is looking for enthusiastic individuals to portray Peanuts characters. Individuals must be 4-foot-10 to 5foot-6 for characters. Please bring a current photo and a one-page résumé. An interview and movement audition will be conducted; • Technicians – Interviews will be conducted for experienced sound operators, lighting operators, follow-spot operators, stage
crew and costumer positions. Please bring a onepage résumé with references for an on-site interview. Auditions will take place in order of arrival within your talent category. Candidates must be at least 15 years old. Auditions are limited to two minutes. Times are listed for registration only. The audition procedure may take a long time; please prepare to wait. Audition schedule: • Friday, Nov. 13, 57:30 p.m., singers, atmosphere acts, Peanuts characters, technicians, costumers; 7:30 p.m., dancers; • Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., singers, atmosphere acts, Peanuts characters, technicians, costumers; 2 p.m., dancers; • Sunday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., singers, atmosphere acts, Peanuts characters, technicians, costumers; 2 p.m., dancers. Call Kings Island’s entertainment department at 754-5740 or visit www.visitkingsisland.com.
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November 11, 2009
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REUNIONS 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 rosspolo-
girl@hotmail.com, or Tim Johnson at 824-2353, or jt.johnson.1@hotmail.com. Our Lady of Victory Class of 1974 – is having its 35th reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at St. Simon Church, Fr. Plagge Hall. Cost is $25 per person or $45 couple. Beer, wine, snacks and food will be available. Classmates that need to be located: Bruce Bruno, Paula Dietrich, Kim Meier, and Mary Ann Owens McCrillis. RSVP no later than Nov. 1 to any one of the following: Denise Emmett: 702-9077, Karen Wuebbling Sutthoff 738-4138, Kim Lynch Breitenbach 484-4913,
Mary Pat McQuaide 922-8021, Suzette Brucato Timmer 9227085, or visit the class’ reunion page at www.facebook.com. 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.
Tour the world through Elderhostel Elderhostel: Adventures in Lifelong Learning will be featured when Northern Hills Synagogue – Congregation B’nai Avraham presents its next HaZaK program for seniors Wednesday, Nov. 18. The program will take place at the Synagogue, at 5714 Fields Ertel Road, between Interstate 71 and Snider Road, and begin at noon. Lunch will be served Elderhostel is the world’s largest not-for-profit educational organization for adults. Elderhostel offers more than 8,000 learning adventures every year, in all 50 states and in over 90 countries around the world. Over 160,000 people enroll in its programs each year. Among its most popular
current adventures are “Santa Fe and Taos: A Tale of Two Cities,” “Chicago: Your Kind of Town,” and “Enchanting Rivers of Europe: Amsterdam to Budapest.” Elderhostel is in the process of changing its name to Exploritas. Speaking on behalf of Elderhostel will be Glenn Bathalter. Bathalter has led many Elderhostel seminars and serves as an Elderhostel Ambassador, sharing the enriching opportunities of the program with senior groups. “HaZaK” is an acronym, with the letters standing for the Hebrew words “Hakhma” (wisdom), “Ziknah” (maturity), and “Kadima” (forward). The HaZaK programs are for adults 55
and older, and are open to the entire community. In addition to members of Northern Hills, many attendees have come from the Jewish Community Center, Cedar Village, Brookwood Retirement Community, and throughout Greater Cincinnati. At the Nov. 18 program, Northern Hills HaZaK will recognize Helen Kaplan and Nelson Weiss, Northern Hills members who reside at Cedar Village and participated in the recent Cedar Village mission to Israel. There is no charge for the program and lunch, but donations are greatly appreciated. For reservations or more information, please call the Synagogue office at 931-6038.
The Loveland Initiative again hosts the 12th annual Christmas Toy Store. The Toy Store was created to help low income families within the Loveland School District (residents only) who could not afford toys and gifts. Buying toys and gifts at a discount helps parents feel they are contributing to their child’s Christmas. The Initiative is committed to using the money raised by the Toy Store for the betterment of children and families in Loveland. The past eight years, the money raised has been used for the Tracy Johnson Schol-
arship Fund which assists a student to further his or her education. Twelve college scholarships have been awarded to Loveland graduates. Each year, the Initiative awards a $1,500 scholarship. Any additional money raised will go towards other educational programs. The Initiative believes one of the ways to empower people is through education, which is the way to break the cycle of poverty. It will accept donations of new unwrapped toys and gifts for children, preteens and teens ages newborn to 18. Drop off new unwrapped
toys and gifts every Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Dec. 4 and 11 at the Loveland Fireman’s VFW Hall, 227 E. Loveland Ave. Gifts can also be dropped of 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16; 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, and noon to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18. Arrangements can be made to pick up gifts. Volunteers are needed for pick-up wrapping, displays and transportation. Call or e-mail lovelandinitiative@yahoo.com with any questions or concerns.
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MMA market rate comparison source: Informa Research Service, Inc., Calabasas, CA, www.informars.com. Although the information has been obtained from the various institutions themselves, the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. *Annual percentage yield (APY) is accurate as of date of publication. 1.64% rate (1.65% APY) referenced in any of the following tiers is guaranteed for at least 90 days from the date of account opening then may change at any time as the Huntington Premier Plus Money Market Account (HPPMMA) is a variable rate account. Different rates apply to different balance tiers. Rates and corresponding APYs listed in the tiers that do not earn 1.64% (1.65% APY) are also variable and subject to change without notice even prior to the first 90 days. Initial minimum opening deposit required is $20,000.00 and must be new money to Huntington. The interest rate for balances $0.01-$19,999.99 is 0.00% (0.00% APY); the interest rate for the following balance tiers, $20,000.00 to $49,999.99, $50,000.00 to $99,999.99, and $100,000.00 to $2,000,000.99 is currently 1.64% (1.65% APY) and will apply for at least 90 days. This is our current standard rate for HPPMMA opened October 12, 2009 or later. Balances $2,000,001.00 to $999,999,999.99 do not qualify for the 1.64% (1.65% APY); current standard rate for that balance tier is 0.80% (0.80% APY) and subject to change at any time. After the first 90 (ninety) days, the rates in all tiers are not guaranteed and subject to change at any time. When your balance falls into a particular rate tier, your entire balance will earn the applicable rate in effect for that tier, i.e., if your balance reaches $2,000,001.00 or more, your entire balance will earn that lower rate. Balances below $20,000.00 are subject to a $20.00 per month maintenance fee. Interest is compounded and paid monthly. Limit one account per household. CHECKING ACCOUNT REQUIREMENT & CONDITIONS: Customer must also have, or open, a consumer checking account with a $1,500.00 balance which must be titled in the same name(s) as the HPPMMA. Depending on your type of checking account, it may or may not be interest-bearing which will impact the overall return of your total funds on deposit. If checking account is not maintained, the HPPMMA will be converted to our Huntington Premier Money Market Account which has lower rates in all respective rate tiers and does not receive the 1.64 % (1.65% APY) on any balance tier. APPLICABLE TO BOTH HPPMMA AND CHECKING ACCOUNTS: Fees may reduce earnings on the account. An Early Account Closing fee will apply to accounts closed within 180 days of opening. We reserve the right to limit acceptance of deposits greater than $100,000.00. Not valid with any other offer. FDIC insured up to applicable limits. Member FDIC. ®, Huntington® and A bank invested in people.® are federally registered service marks of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated. ©2009 Huntington Bancshares incorporated.
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IN THE SERVICE Ray an airman
Air National Guard Airman Aaron D. Ray graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Breneia Carrier of Love- Ray land, and Marcus Ray of Radcliff, Ky. Ray is a 2008 graduate of Live Oaks Vocational School, Milford.
Cadet David Williams, son of Bill and Sharon Williams of Loveland, was recently promoted to the rank of sergeant first class at Missouri Military Academy. Williams He was also recently awarded the David Whitney, 1954, Conservation Plaque, and placed on the honor roll for his academic and military grades. He was also awarded the Academic Fourragere for superior scholastic achievement. Cadet Williams is a member of the Academy's 121st Corps of Cadets, which includes students from 30 states and 12 nations. Of the 60 institutions on the U.S. Department of Education's roster of “Exemplary Private Schools,” MMA is one of only two military academies so hon-
Rahm graduates ROTC
Chase Rahm has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as “Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. The 32 days of training provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistical support. Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet’s officer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet’s intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet’s performance and progress in officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the course. Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard or Reserve. Rahm is the son of Steven and Cindy Rahm of Loveland.
Shaffer goes through combat training
Army Pfc. Jordan M. Shaffer has graduated from the Direct Fire Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of basic combat training and advanced individual training. During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. The advanced individual training course is designed to train indirect fire infantry soldiers to employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate, neutralize and extract mines; map reading and ground navigation; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct and camouflage mortar firing positions; operate and maintain mortars and fire control equipment for individual/crew served weapons firing positions. Shaffer is the son of Lee Clark of Traverse City, Mich., and John Shaffer of Loveland, the private is a 2007 graduate of Traverse City West Senior High School.
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This year, it’s not only NFL teams and players who are helping support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The enthusiasm to “go pink” in October has reached some younger football players, too. In Kenwood, the fourth-grade All Saints/St. Vincent Ferrer Rocks football team raised $2,000 to help fund The Wellness Community’s free breast cancer programs and then donned pink socks and pink armbands for their Oct. 11 game, where they presented the check to TWC executive director Rick Bryan. The fourth-grade Rocks decided to get involved in Breast Cancer Awareness Month this year to celebrate and support two team moms who are breast cancer survivors, Gina Martini and Carrie Torbeck. The Wellness Community was selected to receive the funds raised by the team since both women attended various programs at TWC, finding support and helpful information as they worked toward recovery. The boys worked hard to raise money for the cause. They set up lemonade stands, held a group car wash at Sports Plus, and individual boys took on additional chores at home to earn money that they could donate. Donations were also collected at football games. According to Barbara Buschelmann, who has a son on the team and helped lead the effort, this was the first time a Rocks football team has organized a fundraising effort for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the team hopes to do it next year, perhaps with the other All Saints/St. Vincent
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Carrie Torbeck of Sycamore Township, Missy Mikula of Loveland, Gina Martini of Amberley Village and Barbara Bucshelmann of Montgomery. Ferrer teams in grades three to eight joining in. “This is an amazing and heart-warming effort by these young men and their families and we’re so thankful for their generosity,” Bryan said. “Not only is it a meaningful way to honor Carrie and Gina, but it will also help ensure that free cancer support programs will be available in our community for other women fighting breast cancer, their families, and breast cancer survivors.” In addition to programs targeted specifically for women with breast cancer, TWC provides free, professionally facilitated programs of support, education and hope for people with any type of cancer at any stage, their loved ones, and cancer survivors. Approximately 150 professionally led programs are offered each
month for people affected by cancer, all at no cost to the participants. Programs include cancer and caregiver support groups, stress management classes, and educational programs and are available at TWC locations in Blue Ash and Fort Wright, as well as offsite outreach locations in Bond Hill, Clifton, downtown and Western Hills. The Wellness Community is privately funded through the generous support of donors, fundraising events, and the profits of Legacies, the fine home furnishings resale shop in Hyde Park Plaza. For more information about any of TWC’s programs, call 791-4060 or visit the Web site at www.TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati where a “virtual visit” video is available for viewing.
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Community RELIGION 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 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.
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.
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.
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. Membership At Loveland UMC – The first step is to attend an “Explore LUMC Breakfast,” where you’ll have an opportunity to learn more about Loveland UMC. Childcare is provided. Breakfast is held 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Join the United Methodist Women from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. the first Thursday morning of each month for UMW, a time of fellowship, devotion and ministry at LUMC. The purpose of the UMW is “to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission
through participation in the global ministries of the church.” The church is at 10975 S. Lebanon Road, Loveland; 683-1738.
Montgomery Community Church
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. The church is at 11251 Montgomery Road; 489-0892.
Popcorks celebrate Christmas at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Club House at Heritage Green. The theme will be “Celebrate Christmas” featuring wines that can be served during the holiday season. Call the church for reservations. Women’s Christmas Breakfast: Celebrate the Christmas season with a pot luck breakfast. A craft will be offered. Sign up at church. The church is at 101 South Lebanon Road, Loveland; 683-4244.
River Hills Christian Church
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.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Sycamore Christian Church
New Church of Montgomery
Worship times: 5 p.m. Saturdays; 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays. Silent Auction to benefit POPKids preschool will run Friday, Nov. 13, through Thursday, Nov. 19. Prior years’ auctions included event tickets, vacation homes, sports memorabilia and personal services. Pre-Teen Bowling is from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Eastgate Lanes for all fifth and sixth graders. The cost is $8. Participants must sign up at the church and must complete the POP Activity Permission Form. Senior Out to Lunch Bunch meets at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at G. Bailey’s at the corner of Fields Ertel and Montgomery. Call church to make reservations. Women’s Ministry on Saturday, Nov. 21, will be a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer. This will not be a group meeting, but a coordinated individual prayer event in which women will join together in prayer in their individual homes, committing to prayer during the hours between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Thanksgving Eve Worship is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, to give thanks by gathering around the Word and Holy Communion.
Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. every Sunday. The church is hosting Ladies WOW Study Group (Women on Wednesdays) at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. The event includes light refreshments and a study of Beth Moore’s “Stepping Up.” The church hosts Adult and Youth Bible Studies at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 891-7891, www.sycamorechristianchurch.
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
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Linton Chamber music in November: Violinists masquerading as violists Spectacular music is what you can expect as Linton continues its tradition of featuring world-class musicians. These upcoming concerts Sunday, Nov. 15 and Monday, Nov. 16, will feature dazzling performances by Guarneri Quartet members, violinist John Dalley and cellist Peter Wiley playing works by Mozart, Dvorak and Mendelssohn in a program of violinists disguising themselves as violists, Along for the fun are two violin/viola change-artists, Lily Francis and Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, as well as renowned violist Steven Tenenbom. The program begins with Mozart’s “Quintet in C Major for Strings.” Composed in 1787, during a break from composing his opera Don Giovanni, the Quintet was intended to raise some quick cash for the perpetually broke
Mozart. It didn’t help much in that arena, but it gave chamber music lovers over the centuries a grand piece brimming with optimism and high spirits. Dvorak’s “Terzetto in C Major for Two Violins & Viola” is another delightful result of a composition written by the composer when, in 1887, he was in an impecunious state. A Terzetto is a composition for three instruments, each with its own individual voice, sometimes alone, more often in tandem with the others. This Terzetto, for all its brevity, provides contrasts running from gentle lyricism to a peppy, robust Furiant movement, which is actually a Bohemian dance. Mendelssohn’s “Quintet in B-Flat Major for Strings” concludes the program. One of only two Quintets composed by Mendelssohn this is a remarkably lovely
piece, almost symphonic in its emotional out-pouring of romantic melodies. There’s no more fitting conclusion to this happy mix of violinists and violists, not to mention some outstanding playing by cellist Peter Wiley. Come experience “Music Making Among Friends.” The Linton Chamber Music Series Sunday performances are at 4 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church, 536 Linton St., in Corryville. Monday evening Encore! Linton performances are at 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Adam, 10001 Loveland-Madeira Road. A limited number of individual tickets are still available for both the Sunday Linton Chamber Music Series and the Monday Encore! Linton Series. Tickets can be reserved by calling 381-6868. For more information go online at www.lintonmusic.org.
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD
UNITED METHODIST
UNITED METHODIST
MONTGOMERY ASSEMBLY OF GOD
CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR
7950 Pfeiffer Rd.
793-6169
9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Sunday Morning Worship 6:30 pm Sunday Eve Service 7:00 pm Wednesday Family Night
www.montgomeryag.org
EPISCOPAL
8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Finding God Through Jack and Jill: When the Well Runs Dry"
Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided
Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor
Sundays 7:30, 9:00 & 10:45am Nursery Sun 9:00am-noon Church School Classes for All Ages, 9:45am www.saintanne-wc.org
Can’t make our open house? Call Judy to schedule your tour:
6635 Loveland-Miamiville Rd. (across from Oasis Golf Course) Ph. 513-677-9866 www.epiphanyumc.org Contemporary Services: Saturdays 5pm & Sundays 9:00am Traditional Service: Sunday - 10:30 am
Innovative & High energy
Traditonal Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00am www.stpaulcommunityumc.org
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH 8130 East Kemper Rd. (1 mile west of Montgomery Rd) Services & Sunday School: 9:00am & 10:45am Nursery Available www.fbccincy.or 513-489-1114
HARTZELL UMC
6543 Miami Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45243 513-561-8020 www.stgertrudesch.org
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ST. ANNE, WEST CHESTER 6461 Tylersville Road (1/2 mile W. of Cin-Day) 513-779-1139
8221 Miami Rd. (corner of Galbraith)
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
NorthStar Vineyard Community Church
Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Loveland High School, off of Rich Rd. 683-1556 www.northstarvineyard.org
Rev. Robert Roberts, Pastor 1001490331-01
ST. PATRICK’S-LEBANON 232 E. Main St (corner of East & Main) Rev. Jacqueline E. Matisse, Pastor
EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER Loveland Health Care Center is pleased to announce
Theresa Schoonover as the Employee of the Quarter for the
Third quarter of 2009. Ms. Schoonover has worked for Loveland Health Care Center as a LPN and Weekend Supervisor for over 1 year and has shown outstanding work ethic and performance. Ms. Schoonover is an extremely caring individual who is loved by all of our residents. Theresa has received a recognition certificate, her name and picture on our Employee of the Quarter plaque and a $300.00 bonus. Loveland Health Care Center would like to congratulate Theresa and thank her for the amazing care she gives to our facility and to our residents everyday.
932-7691 Holy Eucharist 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am Nursery Care Provided 5 min. from K-71 via Rt. 48
PRESBYTERIAN (USA)
EVANGELICAL FREE
LOVELAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Loving, Praying, Caring Church Join us for Sunday Services Worship Service........................10:00am Church School............................11:15am CONNECT Youth Service.............6-8pm
5910 Price Road, Milford 831-3770 www.faithchurch.net
Services 8:00 am, 9:15 am & 11:00am Steve Lovellette, Senior Pastor Nursery proivided at all services
Fellowship/Coffee Hour after Worship Nursery Provided/Youth Group Activities 360 Robin Ave. (off Oak St.), Loveland OH
Take I-275 to exit 57 toward Milford, Right on McClelland, Right on Price, church soon on Right
LUTHERAN
683-2525
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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
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Religion news is published at no charge on a spaceavailable basis. Items must be to our office no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the following edition. E-mail announcements to loveland@communitypress.co m, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. Mail to: Loveland Herald, Attention: Teasha Fowler, Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, OH 45140.
Thriving Moms is a group for moms of infants through high school students; meets weekly to receive encouragement and instruction, make friends and have fun; held 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; child care provided. There is a Christian counselor as the parent coach, as well as a mentor mom. Call 5830371. The church is at 6300 Price Road, Loveland; 677-7600.
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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
PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)
101 South Lebanon Rd. Loveland, OH 45140 683-4244 Lead Pastor Jonathan Eilert Pastor Grant Eckhart Saturday Service 5:00pm Sunday Services 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30am http://www.princeofpeaceelca.org
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PRESBYTERIAN BLUE ASH PRESBYTERIAN
Mason United Methodist Church 6315 S. Mason-Montgomery Rd. (near Tylersville Rd. intersection) 513-398-4741 8:30 & 11:00 AM Traditional Worship 9:45 AM Contemporary Worship 1:30 PM Esperanza Viva, Hispanic Worship 9:40 & 11:00 AM Sunday School Childcare available www.masonumc.org
Sharonville United Methodist
8:15 & 11am Traditional Service & Kingdom Kids 9:30am Contemporary Worship & Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all ages Infant care available for all services
3751 Creek Rd.
513-563-0117
www.sharonville-umc.org
4309 Cooper Rd. At Reed Hartman Hwy 791-1153 • www.bapcweb.net Rev. Michael Brewer, Pastor • 9:00 AM Sunday School for all ages • 10:30 AM Worship Nursery Care Provided Fellowship Hour following Worship Service
MADEIRA SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.madeirachurch.org 8000 Miami Ave. 791-4470 Contemporary Worship 9:00 am
Church School for Everyone 10:10 am
Traditional Worship 11:15 am Child Care available at all times
Montgomery Presbyterian Church 9994 Zig Zag Road Mongtomery, Ohio 45242
Worship Service 10:30am Nursery Care Available website: www.MPChurch.net
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Animals/ Nature
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden – needs volunteers in the volunteer education program. Volunteers will receive training, invitations to special events and a monthly newsletter, among other benefits. There are numerous volunteer opportunities now available, including: “Ask Me” Station Program, Slide Presenters Program, Tour Guide Program, Animal Handlers Program, CREW Education Program. Each area has its own schedule and requirements. Certified training is also required. Must be 18 or older and have a high school degree or GED diploma. For more information, call the zoo’s education department at 559-7752, or e-mail volunteereducator@cincinnatizoo.o rg, or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org.
Grailville – needs volunteers for the garden in Loveland. Volunteer days are 9 a.m. to noon selected Saturdays through November. For a complete list visit www.grailville.org or call 683-2340. 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 main-
taining the gardens, planting and harvesting more produce. Granny’s is at Loveland Primary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. Call 324-2873 or e-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net, or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. GRRAND – Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs takes in needy displaced, abandoned or unclaimed stray golden retrievers and places them in volunteer foster homes until adoptive families are found. Call 1-866-981-2251 and leave your name and phone. Visit www.ggrand.org. E-mail www.cincygrrand@yahoo.com. League For Animal Welfare – A no-kill shelter, needs volunteers 16 and older to help socialize cats and 18 and older to socialize and walk dogs. Other opportunities available. Call 735-2299, ext. 3. Save the Animals Foundation – Needs people 18 and older to staff its shelter for homeless cats and dogs. Call 378-0300 for cats and 588-6609 for dogs. Tri State County Animal Response Team (CART) – Is at 11216 Gideon Lane in Sycamore Township. Meetings are open to the public. Visit www.tristatecart.com for monthly subjects or more information. Call 702-8373.
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Change a life – Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation needs. Call 621READ. Cincinnati Reads – a volunteer tutoring program working with K-4 students in Cincinnati Public Schools. Volunteers receive free training to work one-on-one with children who are struggling to read. Call 621-7323 or e-mail Jayne Martin Dressing, jdressing@lngc.org.
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Clermont 20/20 – and its college access program, Clermont Educational Opportunities, offer a mentoring program that matches adults to work with a group of high school students from local high schools. Volunteers are needed to become mentors to help students stay in school and prepare to graduate with a plan for their next step. Call Terri Rechtin at 753-9222 or 673-3334 (cell) or e-mail mentor@clermont2020.org for more information. Granny’s Garden School – Volunteers needed from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays to work on behind-thescenes projects. Volunteers also needed to help with developing Web pages. Call 489-7099; Granny’s Hands-on Gardening Club is looking for new gardeners, to work with garden manager Suellyn Shupe. Experienced gardeners, come to share your expertise and enjoy the company of other gardeners while supporting the Granny’s Garden School program times: 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The school is located at the Loveland Primary and Elementary, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. E-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development – Volunteers are needed for Adult Basic and Literacy Education classes and English to Speakers of Other Language classes.There are numerous sites and times available for volunteering. The next training sessions are 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4. Call 612-5830. Inktank – Group looking for volunteers to help children and adults improve their skills in writing-based initiatives across the city. Call 5420195. Raymond Walters College – Needs volunteers to serve as tutors to skills enhancement students. The class meets from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Call 745-5691. Winton Woods City Schools – Wants to match community members who are interested in volunteering in the schools with the students. Volunteer opportunities at Winton Woods Primary North and South, middle school and high school. Volunteers who would have oneon-one contact with students outside of a classroom are required to have a background check. To volunteer, contact Gina Burnett at burnett.gina@wintonwoods.org or 619-2301. The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Black Achievers Program that inspires and encourages teens of color toward paths of success is looking for caring professionals who want to make a difference, and for young people who can benefit from positive adult role models. Part of a national YMCA initiative, the local program incorporates mentoring, career exploration and college readiness; and helps students develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options. Volunteers, many of whom are sponsored by area companies, share their own personal insight and encouragement. Contact Program Director Darlene Murphy at the Melrose YMCA, 961-3510 or visit www.myy.org. YMCA – The Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA is looking for volunteer trail guides for school groups. Call 932-1424 or e-mail melittasmi@countrysideymca.org.
Entertainment
Business Volunteers for the Arts – BVA is accepting applications from business professionals with at least three years experience, interested in volunteering their skills
within the arts community. Projects average six to eight months in length and can range from marketing or accounting to Web design or planning special events. A one-day training program is provided to all accepted applicants. Call 871-2787. Center for Independent Living Options – Seeking volunteers to staff Art Beyond Boundaries, gallery for artists with disabilities. Volunteers needed noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 241-2600. Cincinnati Museum Center – Needs volunteers to work in all three museums, the Cincinnati History Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science and the Cinergy Children’s Museum, and special exhibits. Call 287-7025.
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American Diabetes Association – Seeks volunteers in its area office located downtown for clerical support, filling requests for educational materials from phone requests, data entry, special events support and coordinating the Health Fair. Call 759-9330. American Heart Association – Volunteers needed to assist with the American Heart Association’s cause campaigns, Power to End Stroke, Go Red For Women, Start!, and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Assignments include clerical work, event specific duties and community outreach. Contact the American Heart Association at 281-4048 or e-mail ray.meyer@heart.org. Bethesda North Hospital – Seeks volunteer musicians for music therapy, featuring soothing music. Call 8710783 or e-mail bnxmusic@fuse.net. Also openings for volunteers in various areas. Call 745-1164. Captain Kidney Educational Program – Needs volunteers one or more mornings or afternoons a month during the school year to educate children in first through sixth grades about kidney function and disease. Training provided. Call 961-8105. Clermont Recovery Center – Needs volunteers to fill positions on the board of trustees. Clermont County residents interested in the problem of alcohol or drug abuse, especially persons in long-term recovery and their family members, are encouraged to apply. Contact Barbara Adams Marin, CQI manager and communications coordinator, at 735-8123 or, Kim King, administrative assistant at 735-8144. Crossroads Hospice – Seeking volunteers to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Call 793-5070. Destiny Hospice – is seeking caring and compassionate people to make a difference in the life of a person living with terminal illness. No special skills or experience needed; simply a willingness to help provide comfort and support. Orientation is scheduled to fit the volunteer’s schedule. Opportunities are available throughout the Cincinnati, Middletown and Butler County area. Contact Anne at 554-6300, or ababcock@destinyhospice.com. Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care – is seeking volunteers in all Greater Cincinnati communities. Evercare provides care for those facing end-of-life issues and personal support to their families. Volunteers needed to visit with patients and/or assist in administrative and clerical tasks. Volunteers may provide care wherever a patient resides, whether in a private home or nursing facility. Call 1-888-866-8286 or 682-4055. Heartland Hospice – is seeking people with an interest in serving terminally ill clients and their families.
Volunteers are needed for special projects such as crochet, knitting, making cards and lap robes, as well as making visits to patients. Training is provided to fit volunteers’ schedules. Call Jacqueline at 731-6100, and Shauntay 8315800 for information. Hoxworth Blood Center – Hoxworth is recruiting people to help during community blood drives and blood donation centers in the area. Positions include: Blood drive hosts, greeters, blood donor recruiters and couriers. Call Helen Williams at 558-1292 or helen.williams@uc.edu. The Jewish Hospital – 4777 E. Galbraith Road, Kenwood, needs adult volunteers to assist at the front window in the pharmacy and also to assist with clerical duties, sorting patient mail, etc. They also need volunteers to assist staff in the family lounge and information desk and a volunteer is also needed in the Cholesterol Center, 3200 Burnet Ave., to perform clerical duties. Shifts are available 9 a.m.7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers receive a free meal ticket for each day he or she volunteers four or more hours, plus free parking. Call 686-5330. The hospital also needs adult volunteers to assist MRI staff and technologists at the reception desk of the Imaging Department in the Medical Office Building, located across from the hospital at 4750 East Galbraith Road. Volunteers are also needed to assist staff in the family lounge and at the information desk in the main hospital. Shifts are available Monday through Friday. Call 686-5330. Mercy Hospital Anderson – Seeks volunteers for the new patient services team, the Patient Partner Program. This team will provide volunteers with the opportunity to interact directly with the patients on a non-clinical level. Volunteers will receive special training in wheelchair safety, infection control, communication skills, etc. The volunteers will assist in the day-to-day non clinical functions of a nursing unit such as reading or praying with the patient; playing cards or watching TV with the patient; helping the patient select meals; running an errand; cutting the patient’s food. Call the Mercy Hospital Anderson Volunteer Department at 624-4676 to inquire about the Patient Partner Program. Wellness Community – Provides free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Volunteers needed to work at special events, health fairs, bulk mailings and other areas. Visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org and click on “volunteer” to sign up. Call 791-4060, ext. 19.
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Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati – Seeking volunteer campaign assistant to plan workplace employee giving campaigns and campaign project support volunteers to assist with campaigns. Call 475-0475 or e-mail info@cintishares.org. No experience necessary – Seeking volunteers to help with autism program based on the book “Son-Rise” by Barry Neil-Kaufman. No experience necessary. Call 231-1948. SCORE-Counselors to America’s Small Business – A non-profit association seeking experienced business people to counsel others who are or wish to go into business. Call 684-2812 or visit www.scorechapter34.org. Tristate Volunteers – For adults of all ages, supporting some of the best-known events in the area. Call 766-2002, ext. 4485, visit www.tristatevolunteers.org or email info@tristatevolunteers.org.
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Last month, the Cincinnati Area Chapter of the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team was called to an apartment fire in Florence, Ky., where a total 32 people were displaced. Disaster volunteers provided food, clothing and shortterm lodging were also provided to those affected. Just two weeks prior on Oct. 15, 10 families were displaced following an apartment fire in Symmes Township. The Red Cross Disaster Action Team was there to assist those affected with food, clothing, shortterm lodging and any immediate needs such as medication or prescriptions that needed to be filled. “These are unfortunate situations, but we see this everyday especially during the winter months,” says Linda Fink, deputy director of emergency services for the chapter. “There have been five fatalities this month alone, due to house fires. Many of the fires
occur because people try to use alternative heating sources. We want to encourage people to have working smoke alarms and take necessary measures in order to prevent fires from happening.” The Red Cross works hard to enforce its mission of preparing and preventing disasters, and would like the community to keep in mind the following fire safety tips when heating homes this winter: • Have an escape plan: Make sure you have at least two ways out of every room and choose a safe location outside for your family to meet. Practice your escape route at least twice a year. • Check your smoke alarms: According to the National Fire Prevention Association, in 2006, 74 percent of home fire deaths were a result of homes that didn't have smoke alarms or the alarms did not work properly. Daylight savings time is a good reminder to
replace any batteries that may be low. • Have a fire extinguisher on hand: Most large fires begin as small fires and can be put out with a fire extinguisher. Each home should be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher. In October alone the Red Cross Disaster Action Team responded to 31 fires and assisted 185 people with immediate needs following disaster. Donations from the community enable the Cincinnati Area Chapter of the American Red Cross to continually provide these services. Four out of ten home fire deaths resulted from fires with no smoke alarms, according to the National Fire Prevention Association; a donation of $10 can provide two smoke alarms for a home. To donate go to www.cincinnatiredcross.org or mail donations to American Red Cross, Cincinnati Area Chapter P.O. Box 5216 Cincinnati, 45201-5216.
Potted bulbs can ‘light up’ your spring anywhere 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.
T h e n , evenly distribute your bulbs in the mix, point up, and feel free to plant them a little Ron Wilson closer than In the you would garden 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, put them down in a window well, or actually heel them into the ground, and cover with mulch or leaves for the winter. Check to make sure they have soil moisture when you move them, and water lightly over the winter as the soil dries. Otherwise, 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, give them a light water soluble feeding, water as needed, and let them do their “spring thing.” When they’re totally finished blooming and growing, you can take them out of the pot, plant them in the garden, and enjoy them for years to come. Ron Wilson is marketing manager for Natorp’s Inc. Garden Stores and is the garden expert for 55KRC-AM and Local 12. Reach him at columns@communitypress.com
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November 11, 2009
POLICE REPORTS
LOVELAND
Arrests/citations
David M. Maynard, 51, 1255 Colorado Drive, re-cite other department, speed greater than 35 miles per hour active school zone, Oct. 27. Ryan Lee Griffin, 22, 6799 Sunray St., capias, Oct. 29. Melvin L. Barnes, 28, 3827 Vine St., arrest-outside agency warrant, recite other department, Oct. 29. Nicole E. Everhart, 35, 8827 Woolstone Court, capias, Oct. 30. Ashley N. Walton, 20, 660 Park Ave. B1, underage consumption, Nov. 1.
Incidents/investigations Assault-knowingly, abductionrestrain liberty At 150 E. Broadway St., Oct. 31.
Burglary
At 214 Cherokee Drive, Oct. 30.
Capias
At 126 S. Lebanon Road, Oct. 30.
Capias, re-cite other department At 126 S.Lebanon Road, Oct. 29.
Menacing
At 710 Carrington Lane, Nov. 1.
Obstructing official business
At 641 Loveland-Madeira Road, Nov. 2.
Re-cite other department
At 6797 Loveland-Miamiville Road, Oct. 27.
Telecommunications harassment At 302 Cherokee Drive, Nov. 2.
Underage consumption
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Our interactive CinciNavigator map allows you to pinpoint the loction of police reports in your neighborhood. Visit: Cincinnati.com/columbiatownship Cincinnati.com/deerpark Cincinnati.com/madeira Cincinnati.com/silverton Cincinnati.com/sycamoretownship ping, Oct. 23. Christopher B. Anderson, 19, 5514 Timber, aggravated robbery, kidnapping, Oct. 23. Juvenile, 17, aggravated robbery, kidnapping, Oct. 23. Philip Walls, 65, 1162 E. Glen Echo, improper discharging of firearms, weapons while intoxicated, Oct. 24. Jacob C. Collett, 22, 318 Albright, drug possession, Oct. 24. Brandon Rains, 23, 6 Robbie Ridge, disorderly conduct, Oct. 23. Paul Petrie Jr., 27, 1276 Holland Drive, drug paraphernalia, drug possession, operating vehicle under influence, Oct. 24. Juvenile, 16, unruly, Oct. 25. Amanda M. Holtzclaw, 20, 5437 Bailey, drug abuse, paraphernalia, Oct. 25. Amanda M. Dozier, 22, 1390 Deerfield, drug abuse, paraphernalia, Oct. 25. Dana L. Cannon, 35, 132 Holly Lane, criminal damage, Oct. 25.
Incidents/investigations Aggravated robbery/kidnapping
At 681 Park Ave., Nov. 1.
Victim robbed at gunpoint at 5852 Brushwood, Oct. 12.
MIAMI TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations
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Assault
Jessica Phelps, 19, 1330 Woodville, assault, Oct. 19. Juvenile, 15, resisting arrest, assault, Oct. 20. Daniel S. Coley, 28, 7169 Lazy Trail, drug instrument, driving under suspension, Oct. 21. Juvenile, 16, unruly, Oct. 22. Dimitrios Louden, 20, Homeless, aggravated robbery, kidnapping, Oct. 23. Ryan L. Noble, 20, 5458 Hillside Terrace, aggravated robbery, kidnap-
Female was assaulted at 70 Glendale Milford, Oct. 19. Female was assaulted at 1339 Woodville, Oct. 19.
Breaking and entering
Entry made into King Richards Imports at Ohio 131, Oct. 22.
Burglary
X-Box, ring, etc. taken; $1,150 at 987 Ohio 131, Oct. 21. Guns and 3 laptop computers taken; $3,400 at 5705 Cromley, Oct. 21. Jewelry taken; $13,755 at 5491 Sugar
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Passing bad checks
Bad check issued to Gemini Pools; $384 at Ohio 131, Oct. 19. Bad check issued to Lee Ann’s Hallmark at Ohio 28, Oct. 6.
Sexual imposition
Juvenile reported this offense at Milford High football stadium at 1 Eagles Way, Oct. 9.
Theft
Gasoline not paid for at BP Station; $7 at Ohio 131, Oct. 6. Money lost through magazine scam; $110 at 5138 Sugar Camp, Oct. 6. Gasoline not paid for at BP Station; $5.03 at Ohio 131, Oct. 8. Merchandise taken from Kroger; $76 at Ohio 28, Oct. 8. Gasoline not paid for at BP Station; $36.04 at Ohio 131, Oct. 8. Merchandise taken from Meijer; $39 at Ohio 28, Oct. 10. Inferior work done on driveway; $600 loss at 1000 block of Rainbow Trail, Oct. 10. CDs taken from vehicle; $350 at 1075 Ohio 28, Oct. 15. Gasoline not paid for at Thornton’s; $10 at Ohio 28, Oct. 19. Monies and watch taken; $605 at 6599 W. Knollwood, Oct. 20. Bottle of rum taken from Meijer; $10 at Ohio 28, Oct. 20. 1998 Honda taken at 1250 Ohio 50, Oct. 20. Plywood, etc. taken; $1,490 at 1331 Ohio 28, Oct. 20. Medication taken at 700 Commons No. 3, Oct. 19. Electric used with no authorization at 5599 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill, Oct. 20. Purse taken from vehicle at Walgreen’s
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The Community Press the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: Loveland, Chief Tim Sabransky, 583-3000. Miami Township, Chief Stephen Bailey, 248-3721. Symmes Township, Lt. Dan Reid, 683-3444. at 1243 Ohio 28, Oct. 20. Merchandise taken from Kroger; $23 at Ohio 28, Oct. 21. Female stated debit card used with no authorization; $579 at 1794 Mariners Cove, Oct. 13. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers; $20 at Ohio 50, Oct. 22. Trash cans taken; $200 at 258 Beech Road, Oct. 21. 1994 Saturn taken from Milford Towing at Ohio 50, Oct. 22. Digital recorder taken from Meijer; $100 at Ohio 28, Oct. 24. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers; $7 at Ohio 50, Oct. 25. Items taken from vehicles at West Knollwood Drive, Oct. 24. Roll of copper wire, etc. taken; $250 at 1331 Ohio 28, Oct. 26. Purse taken from vehicle at Walgreen’s at 1243 Ohio 28, Oct. 26.
SYMMES TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations
Charlie Harmon, 31, 1730 Parsons Ave., theft at 12114 Mason Road, Oct. 21.
Incidents/investigations Identity fraud
Reported at 8947 Roan Lane, Oct. 19.
Theft
GPS, camera, credit cards of unknown value removed at 8850 Governors Hill Drive, Oct. 12.
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THE DOOLIN HOUSE INN. Premier Inn. Gourmet breakfast. Minutes from Lake Cumberland. Join us for a romantic weekend/women’s retreat. 606-678-9494 doolinhouse.com
6272 Deerhaven Lane, Pamela Bagnoli to Sheila Sullivan, $183,000. 6014 Delfair Lane, Carl & Terese Wells to James & Kathleen Campbell, 0.1650 acre, $178,000. 5755 East Tall Oaks Drive, Mona George to NINCO LLC., $125,000. 1201 Emily Drive, Juliette Dimario Clines to Kurt & Ruth Baumann, $128,000. 5561 Falling Wood Court, NVR Inc. to Emily & Kyle Murray, 0.3910 acre, $245,740. 1328 Harbor Cove, David & Michelle Heywood to Guillermo & Diana Villa, 0.5870 acre, $320,000. 1369 Linden Creek Drive, Ramesh & Sudesh Khosla to Alexander McDulin, $110,000. 593 Lodgepole Drive, Eric & Rosanne Schaffer to John & Lisa Wilson, 0.3440 acre, $254,500. 6654 Miami Trails Drive, Alan & Patricia Walker, trustees to Chad & Julie Weikert, 0.7790 acre, $305,000. 5744 Willnean Drive, Bradley Hofacker, et al. to Troy & Stacey Goslin, $145,000.
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FLORIDA Beautiful Seagrove Beach Rent & Relax. Nr Destin, between famous Seaside & Rosemary Beach. Cozy Cottages to Gulf Front Condos. Web Specials. 1-800-537-5387 www.garrettbeachrentals.com
There are many Amish shops with baked goods, furniture and cheese. If you are hunting for unique items for yourself or someone special, you can check out the antique shops and art gallery. For outdoorsy adventures within a short drive, you will find Adams Lake Nature Walk, Chaparral Prairie, Edge of Appalachia, Lynx Prairie, Buzzard’s Roost and Serpent Mound. An oasis of sophistication, The Rooster’s Nest was featured in the 2009 Best of Midwest Living. It offers a memorable retreat, a romantic get-away or a midweek respite. It is a perfect location for smaller business meetings or receptions or for a Mom’s scrap-booking weekend. Gift certificates are available.
The Rooster’s Nest B&B Winchester, Ohio 877-386-3302 www.roostersnest.net
CLEARWATER/ST. PETE Gulf front condos. Sandy beach. January ’10, 4 Week Discounts! Florida Lifestyles. 1-800-487-8953 www.ourcondo.com
MICHIGAN DESTIN. Edgewater Beach Condos on the Gulf. 1-3 BR, beachfront, pvt balconies, FREE wi-fi, beach set-up & fitness center. New massage/facial salon, 2 pools (1 heated), area golf & deep sea fishing. $20 gift cert to poolside grill (weekly renters, in season). Pay for 3, 4 or 5 nights & receive one additional night free! 800-8224929, www.edgewaterbeach.com EAST COAST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH Luxurious oceanfront condos & vacation homes. Closest & best beach to Disney. Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals 800-728-0513 www.oceanprops.com
FT. MYERS/Naples. Colonial Coun try Club, luxury gated community. A golfer’s paradise! Walk thru 200 acre wetland. 2br/2. Avail Jan-Mar Dog friendly $3000/mo. 513-484-9714
FLORIDA
Bonita Springs. A "Bit of Paradise" awaits you! Luxury 2 BR, 2 BA condo with all resort amenities. Call now for special reduced winter rates! Local owner, 513-520-5094
BROWN COUNTY Revive and renew in comfort with a visit to Indiana’s autumn haven and family playground! Comfort Inn, in the ! of all of Nashville’s attractions. 812-988-6118 choicehotels.com
HUDSON. Small private 2 BR wa terfront home. Perfect for 2-3 people. Winter retreat with gulf view, good fishing, 30 min. to Clearwater. Avail. Dec., Jan. & Feb. Local owner. Great monthly rates! 513-237-9672
LEELANAU VACATION RENTALS Over 120 condos, cottages and homes on Lake Michigan, Glen Lake and other inland lakes. Call 231-334-6100 or visit www.leelanau.com/vacation
NEW YORK MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $129/2 persons. Singles $124. Suites $139-$159. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5 mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside & 80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit: www.riversidetowerhotel.com
NORTH CAROLINA EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 1-252-354-5555 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com
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
TENNESSEE
1-7 Affordable, Deluxe Chalets & Cabin Rentals. Pigeon Forge in the Smokies. Vacation/Dollywood Specials. Free brochure. Call 1-800-833-9987. www.firesidechalets.com
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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