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Maybe they delivered a home-cooked meal when you were under the weather, or watched your children while you ran a quick errand, or helped you with yard work. They are “Neighbors Who Care,” and we think they deserve recognition. Again this year, The Loveland Herald will devote one of our holiday issues to honoring those in the community who have given a bit of themselves to make the lives of others better. No deed is too small (or too large). If you know a Neighbor Who Cares, tell us about them. You can nominate by e-mailing loveland@community press.com, or by regular mail to Loveland Herald, Neighbors Who Care, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, OH 45140. Include your name, address and phone number, as well as theirs.
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They’re back! The Loveland Stage Company came back in grand style Friday, Nov. 6, with a riveting opening night performance of “Miss Saigon.” The crowd followed search lights spanning the Loveland sky to pack the theater for the reopening. SEE LIFE, B1
Honoring veterans
More than 125 seventh- and eighth-grade students from St. Columban School paraded through Loveland to the Veterans Memorial Park to honor the military on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. SEE SCHOOLS, A6
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Every government budget contains a blizzard of numbers; Loveland has started using icons in the shape of hand signals to help people find their way through it. In its 2010 budget, the city will for the first time affix “thumbs up” and “thumbs down” icons to alert readers to positive and negative financial trends. These icons Bednar are being used in the “performance measurement” section of the budget, where Loveland officials spell out exactly how their taxes, fees and fines have been spent in years past and how they expect they will be spent this year and next. For example, city officials don’t just say in the 2010 draft budget that they expect to spend about $383,958 in 2009 on road rehabilitation. They say that paid for “We provide 10.77 lane miles worth of a great roadwork and value, and that with LoveI hope land’s population at 12,680, residents that puts the will take city’s per-capitime to look ta road-rehabilitation expenat how we ditures at measure $30.28. that value.” It’s information that is Tom Carroll gaining LoveLoveland land internacity manager tional attention. The International City/County Management Association named Loveland one of 20 communities most dedicated to results-oriented management. Loveland was the only Ohio community recognized. “It shows our residents that we are spending their tax dollars efficiently on the services they want without increasing taxes by being more efficient in the way we do business,” Vice Mayor Dave Bednar said. Said Loveland City Manager Tom Carroll: “Nobody enjoys paying taxes, and Americans don’t have a lot of faith in government at all levels. “Yet when I examine the efficiencies and effectiveness of what city employees are able to provide, I believe our residents will take some solace in knowing that they receive a large bang for their buck from the city. “We provide a great value, and I hope residents will take time to look at how we measure that value,” Carroll said.
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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 2008-2009 school year. Current editors-in-chief Sander DiAngelis and Erin Randall, who were part of last year’s winning staff, do not intend to rest on their laurels this school year. “We constantly strive to improve our paper and learn about the many aspects of journalism,” DiAngelis said. “We write stories that cater toward students of LHS. We hope to keep Loveland students in touch with what’s going on in the school and in the city.” Randall agreed. “We hope to have a fun paper while at the same time getting important information about what’s going on around the school,” Randall said.
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“That’s our main focus – what’s going on in school.” The Roar, formerly known as the Tiger’s Tongue, has been in existence since at least the 1930s. Currently it is produced by 24 students – half seniors and half juniors – enrolled in a year-long journalism class at Loveland High School for which students earn one college credit. Journalism teacher Neil Schmidt has served as faculty adviser for The Roar for three years. Schmidt, who also teaches senior honors English, was a sportswriter for the Cincinnati Enquirer for 11 years. “The intent of the course is for students to learn and practice nearly every aspect of what goes
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said. “It’s important for people to be out; especially in today’s business environment and economy, being out and meeting people, networking and hearing such an inspirational story is important.” Excitement and enthusiasm filled the halls during the business expo. “You have to be passionate about what you do,” was the message Brisben sent. “You have to surround yourself with wonderful people; people that have the same passion you do. Let your core values lead you. Always remember to give back to your community.” Good traffic at the expo and meeting others for future opportunities were reasons exhibiting business owners called the expo a success. And everyone was still buzzing about the message delivered by Patty Brisben during the luncheon. “For all intents and purposes, it was a home run,” said Paulette Leeper, chamber executive director. “It went very well. The exhibitor’s response was overwhelmingly positive.”
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MIAMI TWP. – A candlelight vigil will be held for Sharon Rose Apgar at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 5767 Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road in Miami Township.
Sharon Apgar was last seen Nov. 18, 1999, in Ft. Mitchell, Ky. She was 33, was 5 foot 3, weighed 100 pounds with blue eyes and blond hair. She had tattoos, one of a rose and one of a heart and ribbon with names of loved ones.
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MIAMI TWP. – Become a volunteer at the MilfordMiami Township Branch Library by attending a meeting at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at the library, 1099 Ohio 131. For more information, call 248-0700 or visit www. clermontlibrary.org.
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MIAMI TWP. – Lane closures are in effect on Ohio 28 between Deerfield Road and Branch Hill-Guinea Pike in Miami Township from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Work is to facilitate a leftturn lane for future property development and is scheduled to be complete by Monday, Nov. 23. All work is contingent upon weather. For additional information on lane and road closures due to construction, accidents or other traffic related events, please visit www.Buckeye Traffic.org.
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Loveland author comes home for book signing By Chuck Gibson loveland@communitypress.com
The Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum hosted a book signing by Loveland native Larry Hamilton. The author of “Lucy’s Story” came home for the book signing on Sunday, Nov. 1. “Lucy’s Story’ traces the roots of his family through the historical story of his great-grandmother’s escape from slavery. “I was pleased with the number of people who came out,” Hamilton said. “I didn’t expect that many people. It was a pleasant surprise.” Hamilton is retired from teaching history at Piqua
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Author Larry Hamilton surrounded by his sisters, Bonita, Helen and Roberta with dad, Larry Sr., and mom, Mary, seated in front at reception and birthday dinner following his book signing at the Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum. dinner at the museum. “We’re very proud of the way Larry shared the family history with the book,” Helen said.
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More than 125 seventhand eighth-grade students from St. Columban School paraded through Loveland to the Veterans Memorial Park to honor the military on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. The students led the small group on hand in the pledge of allegiance and a prayer for all veterans and active duty military. Student John Wallach opened the ceremony with remarks recognizing veterans. “We take time this morning to remember all who have served America; especially those from the Loveland community for whom this memorial is dedicated,” Wallach said. “Another part of freedom’s cost must continue to be paid long after the weapons have been silenced; this debt is owed to our American veterans.” Wallach’s comments served as a reminder of the price vets paid for our freedom and how, once home, they need our help. He introduced Loveland Vice Mayor Dave Bednar, who talked about the history of wars fought for freedom and read a proclamation by the city recognizing Wednesday, Nov. 11, as a day to honor all veterans. “Our veterans are an unforgettable part of our history and need to be thanked and honored today and everyday,” Bednar said. “Find a veteran, give a big hug and thank them for everything they’ve done to preserve our freedom and
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make America the greatest country in the world. Tell them how much you appreciate them.” Students placed a memorial wreath at the base of the American flag while Evan Reid played taps on his trumpet. Flowers were also hung on each of the flag poles to honor all veterans. This was the 15th year for the St. Columban School students to lead the Loveland Veteran’s Day ceremony which began in 1995.
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Loveland High School held its early period signing day Nov. 12, as eight Tigers in seven different sports signed letters of intent to pursue a sport in college. Among those who signed were Adam Engel (Louisville, baseball), Ellie Iaciofano (Tennessee Tech, soccer), Katie Jarvis (Cincinnati, lacrosse), Chris Kuramoto (American University, soccer), Mollie Kuramoto (Purdue, soccer), Andrew Newbold (Sacred Heart University, lacrosse), Samantha Wheeler (Cincinnati, swimming) and Brandon Williams (swimming). “This fall, it is not just the number that are committing, but also the array of different sports they represent,” Loveland Athletic Director Jeff Zidron said. “The majority of these athletes play more than one sport, and they are wellrounded not only athletically but also academically. We have attempted to create a brand image for our athletes called ‘Team Loveland,’ and these athletes are a testimony to what we strive for – integrity, leadership, hard work and sportsmanship.” Engel, a three-sport athlete for the Tigers, was second in the FAVC with a .520 batting average last year; he also led the team in hits (39), doubles (16), RBI (24) and stolen bases (13). In football, he became the first Loveland player to be named FAVC Offensive
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Five Ursuline Academy seniors signed their Division I National Letters of Intent on Nov. 11 during the first few hours of the NCAA early signing period. Included in the five is Lauren Marlatt, daughter of Andrew and Karen Marlatt of Loveland, signed with Winthrop University to play volleyball. She earned an honorable mention in the 2009 GGCL all-conference voting. Dani Reinert, daughter of William and Mary Reinert of Symmes Township, signed with the University of Buffalo to play volleyball. Dani was the 2009 GGCL Athlete of the Year, and is a two-time GGCL all-conference first teamer.
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Loveland High School held its early period signing day Nov. 12, as eight Tigers signed letters of intent to pursue their academic and athletic careers in college. Shown here (left to right) are Katie Jarvis (University of Cincinnati, lacrosse), Chris Kuramoto (American University, soccer), Ellie Iaciofano (Tennessee Tech University, soccer) and Andrew Newbold (Sacred Heart University, lacrosse).
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Also participating in Loveland’s signing day were (left to right) Mollie Kuramoto (Purdue University, soccer), Adam Engel (Louisville, baseball), Samantha Wheeler (University of Cincinnati, swimming) and Brandon Williams (Michigan State University, swimming). Player of the Year after averaging 191 total yards per game. He also started for the basketball team in 2008.
Iaciofano, who also plays basketball, led the soccer team in goals (11) this season. She is a twotime all-league performer in
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Ursuline’s focus earns them state title By Anthony Amorini aamorini@communitypress.com
The Ursuline Academy volleyball team saved celebrations until the end of its 2009 campaign and the sacrifice proved well worth the wait. Lion players, coaches and students alike were jubilant after Ursuline brought home a fourth volleyball state championship Saturday, Nov. 14. “It’s my dream and we succeeded,” senior Dani Reinart of Symmes Township said after Ursuline bested Dublin Coffman to capture its first state title since 2002. Ursuline’s win over Dublin Coffman, 3-1 (2516, 25-19, 18-25, 25-17), stood in stark contrast to the end of the 2008 season. Last fall, Ursuline steamed through the regular season and a state title seemed like a forgone conclusion, head coach Jeni Case explained. It was a team of destiny until the Lions suffered its first loss of the season to Olmsted Falls to finish as Ohio’s runner-up at 28-1. This year, the Lions improved to 29-0 and earned a Division I state championship. And the key word was earned. “We’ve been waiting for this all year,” Case said. “I took things differently this year. It helped them to stay focused. They didn’t look ahead ever.” Last year, the entire
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Ursuline’s Elena Lohr, a Loveland resident, makes a diving play during the Lions’ win over Dublin Coffman at the Division I State Championship finals Saturday, Nov. 14. post-season seemed like a celebration until the moment Ursuline hoped to celebrate arrived, Case said “We brought in gifts during the tournament run and parents were going to team dinners,” Case explained. “We were celebrating too early.” But this fall, the Lions started the season by making a sacrifice rather than setting goals. A state title was the obvious target for Ursuline on the heels of a 28-1 season and a trip to the finals. “I gave up pop and fast food,” Case said. Several Lions chimed in with sacrifices ranging from “eating more and doing pushups” for Reinert to skipping out on energy drinks for senior Lauren Marlatt. “It was going to help the team because we were
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Ursuline senior Lauren Marlatt, a Loveland resident, spikes the ball over the net during the Lions’ win over Dublin Coffman at the state finals Saturday, Nov. 14. Marlatt ended the game with 16 kills to help lift Ursuline to its 2009 Division I state title. going to be stronger and better,” Case said of the sacrifices. Marlatt and the Lions weren’t lacking energy when it was time for the 2009 state finals.
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And if strength was the goal, Dublin Coffman head coach Mary Anne Souder confirmed Case’s approach. “Ursuline came out tough,” Souder said after her team fell to 28-1 with its loss to the Lions in the state finals. “You can’t really prepare for (the state finals). Ursuline had that advantage coming in.” Dublin Coffman was making its first appearance in the state finals. Ursuline jumped out to a 5-1 lead during its first game against Dublin Coffman and never looked back. Ursuline led all three of the sets it won during the state finals by 5-1 margins over Dublin Coffman. “Anytime you’re up you are going to be more confident,” Case said. “And especially with the experience
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Chris Kuramoto led Loveland to two league titles and this year was second in the FAVC in goals (14) and third in the league in points (29). A four-year all-conference recipient, Kuramoto was named FAVC-Buckeye Player of the Year this season. His sister, Mollie, is a three-time all-conference selection and earned all-city and all-state honors as a senior. She is also the President of Student Council and a member of the National Honor Society. Newbold, who also plays football, led the boys’ lacrosse team to a Division II state runner-up finish in 2008 and a Division I regional semifinal appearance in 2009. He was named to the all-district team as a junior. Williams is a three-time all-conference performer in the 200 medley, 100 freestyle and 100 breaststroke and has been a state qualifier in four events. He also participated in the Junior Nationals. Wheeler is a three-time all-conference selection and was named FAVC-Buckeye Swimmer of the Year as a junior. She has qualified for state in two events and finished fifth in the 100 breaststroke as a junior. “The signing of athletes is one indicator of the excellence of the type of student athlete we have, the quality of our coaches and the support that parents and the community at-large gives us,” Zidron said.
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we have. “For us to have a lead like that against a team that had never experienced (the state finals), I knew it was going to be a good thing,” Case added. Senior Jade Henderson of Loveland led Ursuline with 18 kills in the state finals. Marlatt, also of Loveland, was close behind with 16 kills as junior Christina Beer added 10 kills. Reinert contributed a game-high 48 assists. Junior Kori Moster of Mt. Healthy had 15 digs with senior Anna Prickel posting 13 digs for Ursuline. “The more we ran and the harder we worked, the more it was going to show on the court,” Moster said her Lions earning their 2009 state title. “I think we are all in a little bit of shock.”
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CHCA’s Lloyd awaiting scholarship offers By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
The search continues. Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy senior John Lloyd, an all-state punter, remains undecided on his college choice. Several schools have expressed interest in him – including Ohio State, Cincinnati, Florida, Arkansas, Illinois, Vanderbilt and Northwestern – but none has issued a formal scholarship offer. “I think once the (college) season is over, schools will get back (to recruiting heavily),” CHCA head coach Eric Taylor said.
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Several other senior football players at CHCA are also getting college looks. Quarterback Alec Swartz and running back Doyen Harris have received interest from The Citadel, while the Air Force Academy likes what it sees in Andrew Perkins. Swartz threw for more than 2,000 yards this season, and Harris averaged 7.8 yards per carry. Perkins, meanwhile, was second on the team in receiving yards (717) and first in yards per reception (18.9). Rivals.com, Hagerup had scholarship offers from a host of schools before recently committing to Michigan. Taylor said that many of the schools listing Hagerup at the top of their list are now more likely to give Lloyd scholarship consideration. Most schools, however, only carry one scholarship punter on their roster at a time; they prefer punters to walk on and earn a scholarship when the incumbent punter graduates. As a result, schools typi-
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cally only offer scholarships to punters every few years. So Lloyd waits. “I think it's been a little stressful at times,” Taylor said. “A lot of kids right now are anxious. High school counselors are telling seniors to get their (college) applications in, and nonathletes have a good idea of what they want to do and where they want to go. But athletes are trying to base their decision on scholarships, so it gets a little nerve-racking as the year goes on. But John’s handled it well so far. He keeps it in perspective.” Lloyd is also a standout baseball player. As a junior, he had nine wins, a 1.19 ERA and 52 strikeouts in 59.0 innings pitched. He also hit .429. But football comes first. At the Kohl’s National Invitational Scholarship Punting Camp, which was held in Wisconsin in July, Lloyd finished fifth out of 136 invited punters. “I’m sure everything will work out for him,” Taylor said. “He’s just got to keep plugging away.”
The St. Margaret of York seventh-grade girls celebrate winning an eighth-grade tournament at Nothin’ but Net, going 5-1. It was a double elimination tournament and they beat St. Thomas More 32-29 in game one and 32-29 in game two Oct. 11. The team members are, in front, from left, Megan Ogilbee, Emma Niehaus, Alison Schirmer, Andie Kennard, Sara Robertson, Coach Tom Kennard. In back are Coach Neil Williams, Sarah Palmer, Nicole Wandtke and Abby Williams.
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This is the Veterans Day speech delivered by Loveland resident Chuck Donabedian at Eden Park Nov. 11: As I speak to you today, I do so from the perspective of a simple “grunt.” I have the greatest respect, admiration and affection for veterans of all the branches of service. I fought alongside Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines in Qui Nhon ... a bunch of terrific, tough guys whose equipment was old and out of date ... they carried the M-14 while we had the M-16 ... they had the PRC 10 radio which had been the mainstay radio in the Korean conflict, while we had a much more powerful and reliable PRC-25 ... but their morale, esprit de corps were just flat out magnificent ... and they were warriors whose effectiveness was unsurpassed. My appreciation for the U.S. Air Force is boundless, and I’m forever grateful for their close air support ... without which I probably wouldn’t be standing here. And anyone who ever was within several miles of an arc-light strike, or who went in afterwards to do a BDA, knows the terrible power those workhorse B-52s were capable of. Those bombs were so powerful, you could just about put an entire infantry squad into one of those holes. The U.S. Navy, whose destroyers, cruisers and the battleship New Jersey added the weight of their gunfire in support of forces ashore, and constantly conducted operations against the logistics lines of the enemy along the coast of North Vietnam. And the Navy SEALs with whom I once worked on a joint operation, and whose bravery and courage are second to none. I also want express my gratitude to the women veterans from all the services. There were over 10,000 women who served in Vietnam, and over 40,000 served in Operation Desert Storm. One in seven veterans of the current Iraq war are women. This year seven women lost their lives in Iraq alone. Today we honor them all, and we honor those who served in all of the wars this proud nation has fought. A special thanks to my dad, sitting nearby, for his service in the Pacific in WWII ... and to his brother Dewey, whose military career spanned almost 30 years, and who rose from Private to Colonel in the United States Air Force. I remember my uncles, each of my mothers four brothers, who served in the Navy in the Pacific. I want to make special mention of those who fought the forgotten war ... Korea ... a war fought in the worst of climates, in the worst of conditions, in which uncommon valor was a common occurrence. When soldiers of the North Korean Army invaded the South, our military was ill-prepared for the invasion. We had become a post-war, peacetime military, ill trained and ill equipped, and as a result, in those early dark days, we were forced to sacrifice men to gain precious time as we retreated to the south. This was a war in which our soldiers were told repeatedly to hold ground at all costs, in the hope of stabilizing a defensive position which eventually became the Pusan perimeter, behind the Naktong River. When the war shifted to North Korea, and the Chinese came in, it was fought in places now remem-
bered for horror and hardship ... places like the Chosin Reservoir where, in the period between Nov. 27 and Dec. 13, 1950, 30,000 Americans of the X Corps, comprised of elements of the 1st Marine Division, and the 3rd and 7th Infantry Divisions were encircled by more than 60,000 Chinese troops. In spite of temperatures as low as 37 degrees below zero, being surrounded and outnumbered, the Yanks successfully broke out of the encirclement while inflicting crippling losses on the Chinese. So much courage and sacrifice ... but so little is known of their heroism. At times some have believed or dreamed that war was over ... .the genesis of this holiday is armistice day ... the war to end all wars ... 11/11/11. I’m sure many of you remember when the cold war ended ... we heard politicians talk about a “peace dividend” as they rushed to cut the defense budget, and the size and strength of the military. Sadly, the history of the world is one of tyranny. Across the globe, millions of human beings still live at the discretion of a powerful few. No tyrant ever voluntarily gave up his power over others. It had to be wrested from them by brave men whose desire for freedom, for themselves and their families was greater even than their desire to live. We are tasked to be ever watchful, to pray for peace but prepare for war. For evil still stalks the planet, hate is such an easy thing to teach, and asymmetrical warfare is a concept that enables a few hate-filled evil people to terrorize those of us living in a free society. Well I have bad news for those who hate us. We will beat you ... you may terrorize and you may hate, but we will be here, a haven for those who love liberty, the land of the free and the home of the brave ... We will beat you, because we live and fight for a better cause, a noble cause ... the right to live free and to pursue our dreams. The United States is a nation founded on ideals and principles, and a belief in the dignity and worth of each individual. We all know and revere these words ... . “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.” Those words were a shock and a challenge to the King, who scoffed at the thought that a group of ragged colonialists could challenge the might and power of England. But against all odds, against the most powerful army and navy in the world, the first corps of veterans, the men who fought our revolutionary war, demonstrated to the world that freedom was not only worth fighting for, it was a cause greater than any King. The term “veteran” is about far more than the time spent in uniform, or rank held in the past. Military service shapes a man or woman for a lifetime. Every person who has put on the uniform, whether in time of war or in time of peace, has felt an awesome sense of responsibility, as his training prepared him for the life of a warrior. Every veteran stood
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oath to the day of honorable discharge, their very lives belonged to America and service to their country came before all else. Whether they served abroad or at home, they, each of them, were the building blocks that have made our military the finest, most effective fighting force in the world. Americans are a peaceful people, and this nation has always gone to war reluctantly, and always for a noble cause. America ‘s war veterans have fought for the security of this nation, for the safety of our friends, and for the peace of the world. They humbled tyrants, defended the innocent, and liberated the oppressed. America’s mission in the world continues, and we count on the same kind of people to carry it out. Today, in assignments around the world, almost one and a half million Americans are on active duty, earning the title of veteran by serving the cause of freedom. We must always remember that citizenship is a duty ... that we owe these fighting men and women our support, and we must hold our government and our military leaders to account. If America is going to put our sons and daughters in harms way, it must, must give them the tools and support necessary to carry out the mission. If we give them the tools, by God they will do the job. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Cruz described the young men in today’s army, and I paraphrase him ... . “Today, the average age of the American infantryman is 19. “He is a short haired, muscled kid who, under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man, half boy. “Many are not yet dry behind the ears, not old enough to buy a beer, but he is old enough to die for his country. “He was probably an average student, loved sports, probably earned a letter or two in high school ...
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“He had a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left, or swore to be waiting when he returned from half a world away. Some actually do. “He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz “He also listens for the sound of guns ... and unlike his civilian counterpart, when he hears them, he moves to them. “He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk. “Letter writing is a pain in the butt for him, but he loves to receive them ... “He can field strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it even faster in the dark. “He can recite the nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one to great effect, “He can dig a latrine pretty fast ... a fighting hole even faster. “He can apply first aid like a professional. “He can march until he is told to stop or stop until he is told to march. “He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation, but he is not without spirit or individual dignity ... .he is a highly disciplined American soldier “He is self-sufficient. He has two sets of fatigues: he washes one and wears the other. He keeps his canteens full and his feet dry. “He may forget to brush his teeth, but never forgets to clean his weapon “He can cook his own meals, mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts. If you’re thirsty, he’ll share his water with you; if you are hungry, his food. “And in the middle of a battle he’ll share his precious ammo with you. “He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands. He can save your life – or take it with equal skill, because that is his job. “He will do twice the work of a civilian, draw half the pay “He has seen more suffering and death then he should have in his short lifetime. “He has wept in public and in private, for friends who have fallen in battle “He has pondered the exhilaration of being the one left standing in a fight to the death, and he wonders ... . why him ... . “The answer to that question will elude him, and he will wonder his entire lifetime why he was the one to survive ... .and he will have moments of grief and guilt because he is alive ... and other good men are not ... . “Beardless or not, he is not a boy. “He asks little in return ... he deserves our support, friendship and understanding, and most of all, our prayers. “He is today, what every Veteran has been over time ... He is the American fighting man, and through his courage and sacrifice, he has kept this country free for over 200 years. Today, we honor these Veterans ... we stand with them, and offer our heartfelt ‘Thanks’ ... And we pray that God forever holds them in his loving arms.” Chuck Donabedian is a resident of Loveland; a decorated Vietnam War veteran; founder of DET3 Foundation, which sends aid and support to military currently serving; partner in Winston Cos. Inc. Family Life Financial Advisors; Life Flight pilot; member of the board of The War College, and father and husband.
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The “American Dream” scene with bright lights and dancers.
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They’re back! The Loveland Stage Company came back in grand style Friday, Nov. 6, with a riveting opening night performance of “Miss Saigon.” The crowd followed search lights spanning the Loveland sky to pack the theater for the reopening. “It was a great night for the community of Loveland,” said Linda Waggoner, who came from West Chester Township to see the grand reopening of the Loveland Stage Company Theater. “The performance was wonderful, but knowing how the community got behind this after the fire. Who would have thought it?” Loveland contractor Neal Oury helped rebuild and was in the audience for opening night. Just moments after he said: ‘This is exciting. I can’t wait.’ The wait was over. Stage Company president and producer Pat Furterer was greeted by enthusiastic shouts and applause as she stepped up on the stage, welcomed and thanked everyone. “This could not have happened without you,” she told the audience. “Now, we’re happy to present to you ‘Miss Saigon.’” The show tells the story of a Vietnamese girl, Kim, and an American soldier,
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Lights crew members Paul Simon, Angie Gardner, Fran Uecker, Steve Simon and Dick Dyson. Chris, falling in love during the turbulent times of the Vietnam War. Backstage the 31-member cast was filled with excitement and anticipation. It was especially emotional for Shawn Toadvine playing his dream role as Chris. “I’m able to perform my dream role, but to be a part of something so huge here in Loveland just makes it even more exciting,” he said. “I totally want to dedicate this to my brother, Steve, who passed away a couple weeks ago.” Toadvine said losing his brother was very difficult, but also made him stronger for the role. Suffering and sacrifice is more than just the theme of the show, it is the story of the comeback for the Loveland Stage Company members too. Tom Sanders is dedicating his performance as the engineer to the memory of his father. “I’m very nervous and
excited,” Sanders said. “Bringing this theater back is a lot of responsibility. I just want to do a good job for everybody that’s come to see it. I have a lot of love for everybody involved with this show; a great cast, great crew and great orchestra. Everything is fantastic. We’re just going to go out there and do our best for you.” Director and set designer Deirdre Dyson had a vision to bring this Broadway production to community theater. It worked. From the opening steamy Saigon nightclub scene, the audience loved the engineer as he schemed and dreamed his way to America. “They make it happen,” Sanders said. “Without the audience, there is no reason to be up here. When they react to things, it’s their magic that makes it happen.” Makeup and costuming
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The entrance to the Loveland Stage Company Theater all lit up for the grand reopening and “Miss Saigon” opening night.
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Pat Furterer greets a guest arriving for opening night of “Miss Saigon” and the grand reopening of the theater.
There may be a limited number of tickets available for the final evening performances, ThursdaySaturday, Nov. 19-21. Showtime is 7:30 for all evening shows. Tickets are $19 general admission and $16 for seniors and students. To reserve seats for any remaining shows, call: Theresa at 697-6769 More at www.loveland stagecompany.org.
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Sound crew members Tom Turner, Glenn Bladh, Chris Hauck and John Haskamp. with a long standing ovation. They called it amazing, incredible, awesome and superb and even said thank you after the show. Three sold out shows on opening weekend says the Loveland Stage Company is indeed
back. “I was blown away,” said Tom Carroll, Loveland city manager after attending opening night. “It was wonderful. This is a great night for the Stage Company and Loveland.”
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, N O V. 1 9
BUSINESS MEETINGS
Business Networking, noon-1 p.m. Loveland Chamber of Commerce, 442 W. Loveland Ave. For current and future members. Free. Presented by Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce. 683-1544; www.lovelandchamber.org. Loveland.
CIVIC
Caring and Giving Canned Food Drive. 6:30 a.m.6:30 p.m. Primrose School of Symmes, 9175 Governors Way. Members of school and community drop off canned goods or non-perishable household items to benefit FreeStore FoodBank. Family friendly. 697-6970; www.primrosesymmes.com. Symmes Township.
COOKING EVENTS
Simple Thanksgiving Sides, 11 a.m. Williams-Sonoma, 7875 Montgomery Road. Demonstration. Free. 793-3445. Kenwood.
FOOD & DRINK
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Health Screenings, 9 a.m.-noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Appointment requested. 7840084; www.owenschiroandrehabcenter.com. Silverton.
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER
And A Child Shall Lead, 7:30 p.m. Sycamore Junior High School, 5757 Cooper Road. True story of Jewish children who found hope in the midst of a WWII concentration camp. $6, $5. Tickets required. Presented by Sycamore Junior High School Drama Club. 686-1760, ext. 2594. Montgomery.
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SENIOR CITIZENS
Money Matters, 10:30 p.m.-noon “New Tax Law Changes.” Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive. Financial seminar. Includes light refreshments. 984-1234. Blue Ash.
SHOPPING
Holiday Boutique Fundraiser, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The Vintage Club, Montgomery Road, Three Chimneys Clubhouse. More than 20 vendors, refreshments and raffles. Benefits Sycamore Flyerettes. Free. Presented by Sycamore Athletic Boosters. 509-3397. Symmes Township. F R I D A Y, N O V. 2 0
ART EXHIBITS
Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall. Free. 7455600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.
CIVIC
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
COOKING EVENTS
Pass the Potatoes, 11 a.m. Williams-Sonoma, 7875 Montgomery Road. Demonstration. Free. 7933445. Kenwood.
CRAFT SHOWS
Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Hartzell United Methodist Church, 8999 Applewood Drive. 891-8527. Blue Ash. Holiday Sale, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Mud Slinger Studio, 6888 Clubside Drive. Pottery, jewelry, and more. 697-7070; www.holidayartsale.com. Loveland.
Pet First Aid, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Red Cross course in first aid for emergencies in cats and dogs. Bring four-legged stuffed animal. $35. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash. Pediatric First Aid, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Red Cross course in emergency care for infants and children. Meets Ohio and Kentucky daycare licensing requirements. $65. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.
EXERCISE CLASSES
A Laughter Yoga Experience, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Combines laughter exercises and yoga breathing to give health benefits of hearty laughter. $10. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.
FARMERS MARKET
Miss Saigon, 7:30 p.m. Loveland Stage Company Theatre, $19, $16 seniors and students. 697-6769. Loveland.
Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.
Lecture Series
ON STAGE - THEATER
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. 697-6769. Loveland. Our Town, 8 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Thorton Wilder classic about cycle of life through the eyes of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire. $15, $12 ages 11 and under. Presented by Stagecrafters. Through Nov. 29. 793-6237. Amberley Village.
EDUCATION
Casual Wine Tasting, 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike. Pub. Includes music. $5. 697-9705; lucy@mamavitas.com; www.mamavitas.com. Loveland.
Borgman
Montgomery Woman’s Club Inc. hosts author and family humorist Lori Borgman, pictured, at the Montgomery Woman’s Club Town Hall Lecture Series. It is Thursday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m., at Montgomery Assembly of God, 7950 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; and at 8 p.m. at Sycamore Junior High School, 5757 Cooper Road, Montgomery. The cost is $35. Registration is required. Call 684-1632 or visit www.montgomerywomansclub.org/.
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ART EXHIBITS
Natural Selections, noon-4 p.m. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall. Free. 745-5600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.
COOKING CLASSES
Chef Rob’s Cooking Class, 1 p.m. Brined roasted turkey, rosemary pancetta sweet potatoes, gingered carrot cranberry salad and angel food cake with ganache fresh berries and pine nut brittle. Kroger Fresh Fare Kenwood, 5575 E. Galbraith Road. Free. Registration required. 686-7900. Kenwood.
COOKING EVENTS
Thanksgiving Essentials, 11 a.m. WilliamsSonoma, 7875 Montgomery Road. Demonstration. Free. 793-3445. Kenwood.
CRAFT SHOWS
Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Hartzell United Methodist Church, 891-8527. Blue Ash. Sycamore Arts & Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Road. More than 180 vendors and artists. Musical performances, bake sale, raffle, and more. Benefits Sycamore Community Schools’ instrument departments. Free. Presented by Sycamore Band & Orchestra Boosters. 686-1770; www.sbob.org. Montgomery. Holiday Craft Sale, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Meier’s Wine Cellars, 6955 Plainfield Road. Free. Presented by RMAS, LLC Productions. 3515888. Silverton.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
John Fox, 8 p.m.-midnight, InCahoots, 4110 Hunt Road. Music from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s. Requests taken. Free. 793-2600. Blue Ash.
MUSIC - CLASSICAL
Music at Ascension Chamber Concert Series, 7 p.m. Featuring Sycamore High School choirs with Kenneth Holdt, director. Ascension Lutheran Church, 7333 Pfeiffer Road. Free, donations accepted. 793-3288. Montgomery.
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER
And A Child Shall Lead, 7:30 p.m. Sycamore Junior High School, $6, $5. Tickets required. 686-1760, ext. 2594. Montgomery.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Miss Saigon, 7:30 p.m. Loveland Stage Company Theatre, $19, $16 seniors and students. 697-6769. Loveland. Our Town, 8 p.m. Mayerson JCC, $15, $12 ages 11 and under. 793-6237. Amberley Village.
PUBLIC HOURS
Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 201 Riverside Drive. Bonaventure House with exhibits, gift shop and library, 1797 Rich Log Cabin and 1879 Bishop-Coleman Gazebo. $3. Through Dec. 27. 683-5692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland. Loveland Castle, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Weather permitting – call ahead. Loveland Castle, 12025 Shore Road. Small-scale, authentic castle. Picnic area. Group tours and special events available. $3. 683-4686; www.lovelandcastle.com. Symmes Township.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
Cafe Chabad with Coffee Emporium, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Chabad Jewish Center, 3977 Hunt Road. Adults only. Includes coffee, food, entertainment and socializing. $15, $12 advance by Nov. 12. Registration recommended. 793-5200. Blue Ash.
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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, 9 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. M O N D A Y, N O V. 2 3
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Beginning Art/Painting Class, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Whatever Works Wellness Center, 7433 Montgomery Road. $15. Registration recommended. Through Jan. 25. 791-9428; www.whateverworkswellness.com. Silverton.
ART EXHIBITS
Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall. Free. 7455600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.
CIVIC
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472 Meeting, 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road. Public speaking and leadership skills meeting. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472. 351-5005. Kenwood.
COOKING CLASSES
Williams-Sonoma Tech Class, 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Classics. Williams-Sonoma. Free. Registration required. 793-3445. Kenwood.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike. Pub. Hosted by Jerome. Free. 697-9705. Loveland. T U E S D A Y, N O V. 2 4
ART EXHIBITS Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall. Free. 7455600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash. CIVIC
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
PROVIDED.
The Container Store is hosting a Gift Wrapping and Bow Demonstration at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at The Container Store, 5901 E. Galbraith Road, Sycamore Township. The free event includes giveaways. Call 745-0600 or visit www.containerstore.com.
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COOKING EVENTS
Festive Drinks, 11 a.m. Williams-Sonoma, 7875 Montgomery Road. Demonstration. Free. 793-3445. Kenwood.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Baby Sitter Training Course, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Ages 11-15. Learn accident prevention, first aid, diapering and feeding. $40. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Karaoke Night, 9 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. Lobby Lounge. 793-4500; www.crowneplaza.com/blueash. Blue Ash.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Overeaters Anonymous, noon, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road. Room 13. Presented by Greater Cincinnati O.A. Intergroup. 921-1922. Kenwood. Overeaters Anonymous, 7:30 p.m. Montgomery Assembly of God, 7950 Pfeiffer Road, Room 16A. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Greater Cincinnati O.A. Intergroup. 921-1922. Montgomery.
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COOKING CLASSES Mixing It Up … Kids in the Kitchen, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Celebration. Thanksgiving goodies with whimsical twist. The Growing Room, 7754 Camargo Road. $25. Reservations required. 8913560. Madeira. COOKING EVENTS
Last Minute Thanksgiving Tips, 11 a.m. Williams-Sonoma, 7875 Montgomery Road. Demonstration. Free. 793-3445. Kenwood.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Jewish Hospital Medical Office Building, 4750 E. Galbraith Road. Fifteen-minute screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300. Kenwood.
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COOKING CLASSES
Williams-Sonoma Tech Class, 11 a.m. Thanksgiving Classics. Williams-Sonoma, 7875 Montgomery Road. Free. Registration required. 793-3445. Kenwood.
ON STAGE - THEATER
The Magic of Chuck Arkin, 3 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Professional magic show. Part of Family Time Series. $6, $5 advance by Nov. 20. Reservations recommended. 722-7226. Amberley Village. Our Town, 3 p.m. Mayerson JCC, $15, $12 ages 11 and under. 793-6237. Amberley Village.
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Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” will play the Aronoff Center through Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturday; and at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. It is the musical story of showbiz buddies putting on a show at a Vermont inn. Tickets are $24.50-$64.50. Call 1-800-982-2787 or visit www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/cincinnati.
Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, $3. 6835692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland. Loveland Castle, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Weather permitting – call ahead. Loveland Castle, $3. 683-4686; www.lovelandcastle.com. Symmes Township.
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November 18, 2009
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Has marriage become too frail to carry our dreams? Marriage is being scrutinized today because of its disappearing stability. So is the earth being scrutinized because of its disappearing glaciers. So is organized religion because of its disappearing congregations. Whenever crucial elements of life start fading our concern for them escalates. We worry about marriage because of its immense impact on the collective and individual welfare of society. Our country has the highest divorce rate in the world. “We divorce, re-partner and remarry faster than people in any other country,” says Andrew Cherlin, a Johns Hopkins sociologist, in his book, “The MarriageGo-Round.” A recent column in Time magazine (Aug. 24 and 31) addressed the same concern titled, “Americans Marry Too Much.” It expressed a legitimate worry about our kids, “American kids are more likely than those in other developed countries to live in a household with a revolving cast of parents, stepparents, and live-in partners moving in and out
of their lives – a pattern which is definitely not good for children.” Father Lou w Cherlin a s Guntzelman amazed to Perspectives find out t h a t American kids born to married couples experienced 6 percent more household disruption by age 15 than Swedish kids born to unmarried parents. “Remember, we’re talking about the ‘avant-garde’ Swedes compared to the ‘conservative’ Americans,” Cherlin says. The bottom line is that while marriage is good for kids, it’s best when it results in a stable home. Or, as Cherlin puts it, “Many of the problems faced by American’s children stem not from parents marrying too little but rather too often.” What’s gone wrong? It would take volumes to try to assess. One factor is that most couples still embark on the marriage journey believing that “all we need is love and
good sex.” Interestingly, too many still mistake infatuation and active hormones as convincing proof that love exists. Nor do they realize what else is needed even when genuine love is present. M. Bridget Brennan and Jerome L. Shen, in their book “Claiming Our Deepest Desires,” point out important elements missing in today’s new marriages: “Navigational tools of communication, conflict resolution, deep listening, willingness to admit errors and wrongdoings, a sense of humor, trust and emotional maturity are all necessary in a good and lasting marriage.” To these I would add a solid sense of commitment. That’s not just a casual promise but a vow from the deepest core of ourself, that come good times or bad, we’ll both work on our relationship throughout life. A marriage relationship is a dynamic living organism undergoing various stages, cycles, rhythms and moods. Despite superficial premarriage “preparation courses” most go into a marriage relationship at a
A marriage relationship is a dynamic living organism undergoing various stages, cycles, rhythms and moods. Despite superficial pre-marriage “preparation courses” most go into a marriage relationship at a rather superficial level. rather superficial level. Few expect a lifetime of work. We do not know our self or our spouse as well as we think we do. And what we don’t know can hurt us. Marriage is a process of self-discovery as well as spouse-discovery. That’s why Gary and Betsy Ricucci quipped to newlyweds, “One of the
best wedding gifts God gave you was a full-length mirror called your spouse. Had there been a card attached, it would have said, ‘Here’s to helping you discover what you’re really like.’ ” Psychologically and spiritually the other human we marry is, in the truest sense, to be a helpmate in our selfawareness and growth.
The process of self-discovery and spouse discovery is an unending challenge. We are either going forward, going backward, or trying to live our relationship on cruise control – which means coasting along effortlessly. Yet, can anything loving, enduring and beautiful ever be constructed without personal effort? Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at s or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.
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Life
November 18, 2009
Rita’s readers resurrect Fern’s beloved chili Writing this column week after week never gets “old” to me. As I’ve mentioned before, it’s the sharing of recipes and stories that make it a popular read. Apparently Fern Storer, food editor at the Cincinnati Post for a very long time, had the same relationship with Rita her readHeikenfeld ers. Rita’s kitchen P Wa h emn Ti m m e asked for Fern’s chili recipe, I had no idea the response would be so great. I figured a few of you might have a copy. Well, not only did I get a couple dozen responses; one reader offered to send me a copy of Fern’s cookbook
(and I will definitely accept!). So thanks, thanks, thanks to all of you who shared recipes and stories of this unique lady. I wish I had met her. I understand she was an enthusiastic gardener, as well. I know my Mom liked Fern’s recipes, and that to me was a great endorsement. I made the chili during a demo at Macy’s on Saturday, and everyone loved the mild taste and thick consistency.
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Jean King, a Loveland reader, brought this in personally to me. By the way, Fern was a very detailed recipe writer. She wanted her readers to be able to recreate her recipes without one problem. Here’s my adaptation
from her 1989 cookbook. Mount Healthy reader Rob Hiller sent me the recipe, as well, along with the Cincinnati chili story Fern had as a sideline. Rob substituted 1⁄4 each ground cloves and allspice for the 6 whole called in the recipe. 1 pound ground beef (not hamburger – I used sirloin) 6 each: whole cloves and allspice, tied in cheesecloth, coffee filter, tea ball, etc. or 1⁄4 teaspoon each ground 1 ⁄2 of a medium-size onion, more if you like, chopped (I used about 1 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely minced, or 1⁄4 teaspoon powdered garlic or garlic salt (I used a teaspoon fresh garlic) Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chili powder (start with 2 teaspoons) 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano
28 oz. diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon brown sugar (I didn’t use) 1 ⁄4 teaspoon liquid hot pepper sauce, optional (I didn’t use) 1-2 regular size cans kidney beans with their liquid 1 ⁄2 cup dry red wine (a mellow burgundy), optional but good (I didn’t use) Cook ground beef until red color is almost gone. Add everything but beans and wine. Simmer gently and cook uncovered, about 20 minutes. Add beans and wine and cook another 15 minutes or so. It will be fairly thick. If it becomes thicker than you like, a cup or so of water may be added. Also, if you cool and refrigerate it, you will probably need to add a little water to the amount you reheat. This will make eight to 10 generous servings.
Taffy apple salad for Thanksgiving
Reader Laurel Muhlenbruch shares this favorite recipe. She also shared a wonderful carrot cake recipe from her mother-in-law, Doris Szegda, who lives in Canandaigua, N.Y. The carrot cake is a much requested holiday and birthday cake recipe. It’s in our online version of this column at www.communitypress.com. 20 oz. pineapple chunks or crushed 2 cups mini-marshmallows 2 tablespoon flour 1 ⁄2 cup sugar 11⁄2 tablespoon white or cider vinegar 1 egg, well beaten 8 oz. Cool Whip 11⁄2 cups chopped cocktail nuts
Taste of Lebanon
St. Anthony of Padua Church’s fall festival will take place noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22. The church is located at 2530 Victory Parkway, East Walnut Hills. Food items are purchased à la carte and carryout is available. Parking is free. For details, call 513-961-0120.
2 cups diced Jonathan apples, unpeeled Drain pineapple, keep juice. Mix pineapple chunks and marshmallows, refrigerate overnight. In saucepan over low heat, heat juice, sugar, flour, egg and vinegar. Stir continually and cook until thick. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.
Montgomery resident wins Jefferson Award
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Montgomery resident Beatrice Lampkin, professor emerita of the Pediatrics, Hematology/Oncology Division at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and founder of GLAD (Giving Life A Dream) House, Inc., was named a Jefferson Award winner. The Jefferson Awards were established in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, former U.S. Sen. Robert Taft Jr. and Sam Beard, a program chair for each of
the last seven presidents of the United States, as part of the American Institute for Public Service. It was designed to be a “Nobel Prize” for public and community service. Jefferson Awards are presented nationally and locally. National award recipients represent a “Who’s Who” of Americans, such as Barbara Bush, Rosalynn Carter, Colin Powell, Bob Hope and Sandra Day O’Connor. Lampkin was the first female director of Hematology/Oncology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the
first female director of a hematology/oncology division in the country. She devoted her life to curing kids with cancer and now crusades for GLAD House, an organization that aims to improve the lives of children and their families by breaking the cycle of addiction and promoting mental health among children. Lampkin and two other members of the Outreach and Mission Committee of Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church in February 1993 came up with the idea for helping the children of sub-
stance-abusing parents. A year later, GLAD House was formed. To date, GLAD House has served more than 400 children and their families. “Dr. Lampkin has enriched countless lives at GLAD House and across the tristate region through her caring, compassionate medical expertise and her ability to befriend nearly every person she meets,” said Julia Robertson, marketing coordinator of the Hematology/Oncology Division. “These intangible qualities have immeasurable value.”
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Sycamore Band & Orchestra Boosters is hosting the Sycamore Arts & Crafts Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Road, Montgomery. The event features more than 180 vendors musical performances, bake sale, raffle, and more. Wrap it up Benefits the Sycamore ComThe Container Store is munity Schools’ instrument hosting a gift wrapping and departments. Admission is bow demonstration at 1 p.m. free. Call 686-1770 or visit Saturday, Nov. 21, at The Con- www.sbob.org. tainer Store, 5901 E. Galbraith Road, Sycamore Township. The free event includes give- Psychic festival The Victory of Light Psyaways. Call 745-0600 or visit chic Festival is from 10 a.m. to www.containerstore.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22, at Holiday lights Sharonville Convention CenHamilton County Park Dis- ter, 11355 Chester Road, trict is hosting Holiday in Sharonville. Lights from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The family friendly event Friday, Nov. 20, at Sharon features vendors, seminars, Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, alternative healing practitionSharonville. ers and more. Individual readIt is a one-mile, drive- ings available for fee. through outdoor lights and Cost is $20 two days, $12; themed figures display. The $2 off for seniors and stucost is $12 per car, $45 for dents. Call 929-0406 or visit buses and 15-passenger www.VictoryofLight.com.
Rock, raise funds at the Rusty Ball Rock and raise funds for Granny’s Garden School and dozens of other local nonprofits. The Rusty Griswolds, a Cincinnati band, are throwing The Rusty Ball from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Duke Energy Convention Center. Tickets for this one-of-akind event are $50 each when purchased in advance; $75 VIP tickets include a pre-bash party. ($30 or more of each ticket is donated to the nonprofit you choose.) Granny’s Garden School hopes to raise $2,000 via The Rusty Ball to fund our teacher training camp. Visit the Granny Web site at www.grannysgarden-
school.com/ and click on the Rusty Ball icon for more information about the event, and tickets. Granny’s Garden School is a non-profit 501(c) (3) that uses the school grounds to help kids discover the nature in their own backyards, experience the satisfaction of growing their own food and the simple pleasure of picking a flower. Enter their drawing for two tickets to The Rusty Ball plus a night for two at The Millennium Hotel. To enter the drawing, send an e-mail to schoolgarden@fuse.net with “The Rusty Ball” in the subject line. One lucky winner will be announced Nov. 15 Granny’s Web site.
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Symmes Township Pati Pierce’s oil painting entitled “Shelf Life” has been accepted into ViewPoint 2009, a national juried art competition sponsored by the Cincinnati Art Club. Pierce is a resident of Symmes Township. Pierce works primarily in pastel and oils. Her subjects encompass portraiture, still life, wildlife and landscape. Pierce has won awards at various local shows and has commissioned pieces throughout the United States. She also has commissioned portraits for clients in Australia and England. To view more of Pierce’s artwork, visit her Web site at www.patipierce.net. This marks the 41st year for this annual competition which comprises 70 works by national artists in various media. The exhibition will continue on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 22. Founded in 1890, the Cincinnati Art Club is one of the oldest and most active nonprofit organizations in the United States. Visit www.cincinnatiartclub.com for details.
Studio to host holiday sale Mud Slinger Studio is hosting a Holiday Sale featuring unique, handmade pottery, jewelry, wooden pens and toys, local honey, beeswax candles, and Usborne books just in time
for the upcoming holiday season. Artists and crafts people will be on hand to answer questions and can take orders for special items. The sale is from 8:30
a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at 6888 Clubside Drive just off of Route 48. There is free parking and refreshments. For details call 697-7070 or at www.HolidayArtSale.com.
REUNIONS denisemc09@yaloo.com, Nina Ross at 545-6289 or rosspologirl@hotmail.com, or Tim Johnson at 824-2353, or jt.johnson.1@hotmail.com. St. Dominic Class of 1988 – reunion is being rescheduled for the fall at a date and place to be determined. E-mail Angela (Fischer) Seiter at angelaseiter@hotmail.com for information. Princeton High School Class of 1970 – will have its 40th reunion on June 25 and 26. A buffet is planned for 7-11 p.m., Friday June
25, at Raffel’s Banquet Hall in Evendale. The class will also meet from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Sharon Woods, on Saturday, June 26, at Cardinal Crest camp site for a cookout. All classmates should contact Jim Young at jyoung4256@yahoo.com or Janice (Renner) Wilkins at Janice.Wilkins@hamiltonmrdd.org. 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.
Talawanda High School classes of 1964 and 1965 – are having a 45th reunion for 1965 and 46th reunion for 1964, July 23, 24 and 25, in Oxford, Ohio. Specific planning will take place in November, but initial contacts can be made to Alice Anderson Wedding at aj2mydad@yahoo.com, on facebook.com, or at 831-0336. Anyone is welcome to help plan.
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Goshen High School Class of 1979 – is having its 30 year class reunion Saturday, Nov. 21, at Valley Vineyards, 2276 E. US 22 and 3, Morrow, Ohio. Meet and greet is from 6-7 p.m. Dinner and DJ is from 7-11 p.m. No charge for meet and greet. Dinner and DJ is $30 per person. Make checks payable to Goshen High School Class of 1979, P.O. Box 27, Lebanon, Ohio 45036, c/o Debi Wallace. For questions, Contact Kim Cook at 967-1169, Debi Wallace at 673-1973, Diana Mohring at ddetmering@cinci.rr.com, Denise McFadden at
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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 maintaining the gardens, planting and harvesting more produce. Granny’s is at Loveland Primary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. Call 324-2873 or e-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net, or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. GRRAND – Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs takes in needy displaced, abandoned or unclaimed stray golden retrievers and places them in volunteer foster homes until adoptive families are found. Call 1-866-981-2251 and leave your name and phone. Visit www.ggrand.org. E-mail www.cincygrrand@yahoo.com. League For Animal Welfare – A no-kill shelter, needs volunteers 16 and older to help socialize cats and 18 and older to socialize and walk
dogs. Other opportunities available. Call 735-2299, ext. 3. Save the Animals Foundation – Needs people 18 and older to staff its shelter for homeless cats and dogs. Call 378-0300 for cats and 588-6609 for dogs. Tri State County Animal Response Team (CART) – Is at 11216 Gideon Lane in Sycamore Township. Meetings are open to the public. Visit www.tristatecart.com for monthly subjects or more information. Call 702-8373.
Education
Change a life – Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation. Call 621-READ. Cincinnati Reads – a volunteer tutoring program working with K-4 students in Cincinnati Public Schools. Volunteers receive free training to work one-on-one with children who are struggling to read. Call 621-7323 or e-mail Jayne Martin Dressing, jdressing@lngc.org. Clermont 20/20 – and its college access program, Clermont Educational Opportunities, offer a mentoring program that matches adults to work with a group of high school students from local high schools. Volunteers are needed to become mentors to help students stay in school and prepare to graduate with a plan for their next step. Call Terri Rechtin at 753-9222 or 673-3334 (cell) or e-mail mentor@clermont2020.org for more information. Granny’s Garden School – Volunteers needed from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays to work on behind-thescenes projects. Volunteers also needed to help with developing Web pages. Call 489-7099; Granny’s Hands-on Gardening Club is looking for new gardeners, to work with garden manager Suellyn Shupe. Experienced gardeners, come to share your expertise and enjoy the company of other gardeners while supporting the Granny’s Garden School program times: 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The school is located at the Loveland Primary and Elementary, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. E-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development – Volunteers are needed for Adult Basic and Literacy Education classes and
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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. Call 542-0195. 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.
Health care
American Diabetes Association – Seeks volunteers in its area office located downtown for clerical support, filling requests for educational materials from phone requests, data entry, special events support and coordinating the Health Fair. Call 759-9330. American Heart Association – Volunteers needed to assist with the American Heart Association’s cause campaigns, Power to End Stroke, Go Red For Women, Start!, and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Assignments include clerical work, event specific duties and community outreach. Contact the American Heart Association at 281-4048 or e-mail ray.meyer@heart.org. Bethesda North Hospital – Seeks volunteer musicians for music therapy, featuring soothing music. Call 8710783 or e-mail bnxmusic@fuse.net. Also openings for volunteers in various areas. Call 745-1164. Captain Kidney Educational Program – Needs volunteers one or more mornings or afternoons a month during the school year to educate children in first through sixth grades about kidney function and disease. Training provided. Call 961-8105. Clermont Recovery Center – Needs volunteers to fill positions on the board of trustees. Clermont County residents interested in the problem of alcohol or drug abuse, especially persons in long-term recovery and their family members, are encouraged to apply. Contact Barbara Adams Marin, CQI manager and communications coordinator, at 735-8123 or, Kim King, administrative assistant at 735-8144. Crossroads Hospice – Seeking volun-
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teers to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Call 793-5070. Destiny Hospice – is seeking caring and compassionate people to make a difference in the life of a person living with terminal illness. No special skills or experience needed; simply a willingness to help provide comfort and support. Orientation is scheduled to fit the volunteer’s schedule. Opportunities are available throughout the Cincinnati, Middletown and Butler County area. Contact Anne at 554-6300, or ababcock@destinyhospice.com. Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care – is seeking volunteers in all Greater Cincinnati communities. Evercare provides care for those facing end-of-life issues and personal support to their families. Volunteers needed to visit with patients and/or assist in administrative and clerical tasks. Volunteers may provide care wherever a patient resides, whether in a private home or nursing facility. Call 1-888-866-8286 or 682-4055. Heartland Hospice – is seeking people with an interest in serving terminally ill clients and their families. Volunteers are needed for special projects such as crochet, knitting, making cards and lap robes, as well as making visits to patients. Training is provided to fit volunteers’ schedules. Call Jacqueline at 731-6100, and Shauntay 8315800 for information. Hospice of Southwest Ohio – Seeks volunteers to help in providing hospice services, Call 770-0820, ext. 111 or e-mail ajones@hswo.org. Hoxworth Blood Center – Hoxworth is recruiting people to help during community blood drives and blood donation centers in the area. Positions include: Blood drive hosts, greeters, blood donor recruiters and couriers. Call Helen Williams at 558-1292 or helen.williams@uc.edu. The Jewish Hospital – 4777 E. Galbraith Road, Kenwood, needs adult volunteers to assist at the front window in the pharmacy and also to assist with clerical duties, sorting patient mail, etc. They also need volunteers to assist staff in the family lounge and information desk and a volunteer is also needed in the Cholesterol Center, 3200 Burnet Ave., to perform clerical duties. Shifts are available 9 a.m.7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers receive a free meal ticket for each day he or she volunteers four or more hours, plus free parking. Call 686-5330. The hospital also needs adult volunteers to assist MRI staff and technologists at the reception desk of the Imaging Department in the Medical Office Building, located across from the hospital at 4750 East Galbraith Road. Volunteers are also needed to assist staff in the family lounge and at the information desk in the main hospital. Shifts are available Monday through Friday. Call 686-5330. Mercy Hospital Anderson – Seeks volunteers for the new patient services team, the Patient Partner Program. This team will provide volunteers with the opportunity to interact directly with the patients on a non-clinical level. Volunteers will receive special training in wheelchair safety, infection control, communication skills, etc. The volunteers will assist in the day-to-day non clinical functions of a nursing unit such as reading or praying with the patient; playing cards or
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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. Give Back Cincinnati and the City Gospel Mission – are looking for volunteers to be a part of their Thanksgiving celebration, Fall Fest 2009. Come and enjoy a meal, meet a new neighbor and share in this celebration. The most meaningful gift during the holiday season is time, sitting and sharing with others who may not have people in their daily lives. There are many ways to help with Fall Feast. To volunteer for this event, visit www.fallfeast.org and click on “Want to help?” Contact Brie Rogers at fallfeast@givebackcincinnat.org with questions. 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. Sayler Park Community Center – is looking for volunteers to help with youth instructional sports and art classes between 2-6 p.m. weekdays. Volunteers need to be at least 18 years of age and a police check is required. Contact 9410102 for more information. 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. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary– The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary supports the U.S. Coast Guard (MSD Cincinnati) in Homeland Security, marine environmental protection, radio watch standing and Marine events, such as Tall Stacks and the WEBN Fireworks all without pay. They also teach Ohio Boating Safety, boating/seamanship and give free boat safety checks per the Ohio, Kentucky or Indian regulations. To volunteer, call 554-0789 or e-mail grutherford100@hotmail.com. Youth In Planning – Teen volunteers needed for network project to inform communities about public planning. Visit www.OurTownPage.com or e-mail YouthInPlanning@cinci.rr.com.
Seniors
Anderson Senior Center – needs volunteers to teach computer courses in the evening. Computer sessions in basic computer instruction, intermediate computer instruction run once a week for five weeks. Instructors are also needed to teach one time classes of buying on ebay, digital photo, simple excel. The center has a baby grand piano and is in need of someone to play from 10:3011:30 a.m. Call Libby Feck at 4743100. Clermont Senior Services – invites area residents to get to know seniors in their communities by engaging in the Meals-on-Wheels and Friendly Neighbors/Shoppers programs. Volunteer opportunities are available in the Milford, Loveland, Union and Miami townships, Owensville, and Batavia Township. Call volunteer coordinator Sharon Brumagem at 536-4060. Meals on wheels – Seeks volunteers to deliver meals for Sycamore Senior Center’s program in the Loveland, Blue Ash, Indian Hill, Montgomery, Sycamore Township, Symmes Township and West Chester areas. Call 984-1234 or 686-1013. To volunteer in Mount Washington or Anderson Township, call 474-3100.
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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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American Cancer Society – Seeks volunteers for office help, assistance in resale shop, new recruits for the Young Professionals group, Relay For Life team captains, cancer survivors to help with support groups and more. Call 1-888ACS-OHIO. Cincinnati Association for the Blind – Seeks volunteers in all areas, especially drivers available during the day. Weekend and evening hours also available. Call at 4874217.
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November 18, 2009
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RELIGION Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church
“Divorce Care,” a 13-week program that addresses emotional issues associated with divorce, is being offered through Nov. 30. The sessions are offered free of charge from 7-9 p.m. at the church. Experts on topics such as anger, resentment and loneliness will conduct the meetings in a support group setting. For more information contact Melanie Stearns at 561-4220. The chapel is at 5125 Drake Road, Indian Hill; 561-4220.
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
Mother/Daughter Circle will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, in the church kitchen to make gingerbread houses. Call the church to make a reservation. Watch for Cookies and Santa from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The event features games, crafts, clowns, refreshments and have your picture taken with Santa. It is free. Advent Vesper Service is at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. The event features “Journey of Promises” by Joseph Martin with choir and full orchestra. It is free. The Drive Through Nativity is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. It features live animals. Live actors tell the Christmas story in 10 scenes. It is free. Kids Morning Out is from 9 a.m. to noon every Monday through Thursday. It is open to children 6 months-kindergarten. The cost is $10 for one child and $15 for families of two or more. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.
Connections Christian Church
The church has contemporary worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The church is at 7421 East Galbraith Road, Madeira; 791-8348.
Epiphany United Methodist Church
Loveland Presbyterian Church
All youth groups now meet at 6 p.m. every Sunday night beginning with supper, a short worship service and group sessions. The church is at 360 Robin Ave., Loveland; 683-2525; www.LPCUSA.org.
Loveland United Methodist
The new service times are 8:30 to 9:20 a.m. for the Traditional Service, 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. for the Contemporary Service and Sunday School and 11 a.m. to noon for the Blended Service and Sunday School. Join the United Methodist Women from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. the first Thursday morning of each month for UMW, a time of fellowship, devotion and ministry at LUMC. The purpose of the UMW is “to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.” The church is hosting “The Living Nativity” from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6. “The Living Nativity” is their annual outreach to the community at Christmas. This year will mark the eighth season. The event is free. The Living Nativity Walking Tour takes place outside in the lower level parking lot of church, so please dress warmly. The church is at 10975 S. Lebanon Road, Loveland; 683-1738.
Madeira-Silverwood Presbyterian Church
The church will celebrate the Advent season with a “Breakfast in Bethlehem” from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. The cost is $5 and includes materials for crafts. A photographer will be available to take family photos. Reservations are required. Call 791-4470. The church is at 8000 Miami Ave., Madeira; 791-4470.
Montgomery Assembly of God
The Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Holiday Concert is at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at Montgomery Assembly of God. It is free and open to all ages. Enjoy the festive sounds of Christmas, as the Orchestra joins the Cincinnati Brass Band, the Cincinnati Boychoir and the Cincinnati Choral Society. Also, a tribute to composer Bonia Shur, director of Liturgical Arts at Hebrew Union College. Call 232-0949. The church is at 7950 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-6169.
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.
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.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
The church is hosting Scrapbooking from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. nearly every third Monday. Free childcare is provided. You must register by 5 p.m. Friday before the Monday event. For more information, call the church at 891-1700. The dates are: Dec. 14, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 7, July 19 and Aug. 16. The church is at 7701 Kenwood Road, Kenwood; 891-1700.
Hartzell United Methodist
The United Methodist Women are hosting their annual Hartzell Holiday Craft Bazaar & Luncheon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20; and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. A luncheon of turkey tetrazini, green beans, cranberry jello salad, cake and beverage will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. The cost is $8. The Chums & JR HI Youth will serve a light lunch of homemade soups, barbeque, snacks and drinks from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. All are welcome to join the Monday Bible Study from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Pastor’s Parlor; current study is a book by James Moore, “Attitude is Your Paintbrush.” More information available by contacting the church at 891-8527. The church is at 8999 Applewood Drive, Blue Ash; 891-8527.
Kenwood Fellowship Church
The church has a new contemporary worship service from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. The services will feature contemporary worship music in a relaxed atmosphere with biblical teaching that will resonate with the fast-paced lifestyles that many of us find ourselves in today. The church is at 7205 Kenwood Road; 891-9768.
St. Paul Community United Methodist Church
St. Paul Church services are 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. for Traditional Worship and 9:30 a.m. for Contemporary Worship with Praise Band. Childcare is provided for all services. The church is hosting a Unity Service Sunday, Nov. 22, as they continue the series, “Tell Me Why? Answering Life’s Biggest Questions.” The sermon, “Why Is It So Hard To Accept This Formula: Science + Faith= Life?” will be based on the scripture reading Genesis 1:1-5 & 26-31. The Unity Service will begin at 10 a.m. and childcare will be provided. Following the service, a soup luncheon will be served in the fellowship hall. The youth of the church are organizing a food drive for local pantries which will be collected on this Sunday. The church is at 8221 Miami Road, Madeira; 891-8181; www.stpaulcommunityumc.org.
Sharonville United Methodist Church
Sharonville United Methodist Church has services; 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. are traditional worship format, and the 9:30 a.m. service is contemporary. SUMC welcomes all visitors and guests to attend any of its services or special events. November is Preview Month at Sharonville United Methodist Church Nursery School and Kindergarten; a State of Ohio “Step Up to Quality” pilot school located in Sharonville on Creek Road. If you are interested in enrolling your child (2-K) for the second half of this year or for all the next year, call 563-8278 or email Director Barbara Pendleton at rsumcnsdirector@hotmail.com. They are “playing to learn” during their 41st year of teaching young children. There will be many events planned for all the children. Many developmentally appropriate learning choices in a Christian setting are offered to students during our half day programs at SUMC Nursery School and Kindergarten. Registration for 2010-11 begins in January. To learn more, visit sumcns.org. The church is hosting a traditional Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. The Thanksgiving meal is open to members of the community as well as church members and will be held in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Reservations are required. Make a reservation by calling the Church office at
About religion
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. 563-0117 by Friday, Nov. 20. This meal is hosted by the church and there is no charge to attend; however, attendees may wish to bring a covered dish. The church is at 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville; 563-0117. 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.
Trinity Community Church
The church is hosting a Holiday Vendor Event. Enjoy an afternoon of shopping from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Vendors participating are Premier Designs, J & R Jewels, Thirty-One gifts, Southern Living, Elizabeth’s Closet, Wildtree, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware and more. Admission is $1. Refreshments and a raffle will be available to purchase. For questions call the church office at 791-7631. The church is hosting a free community dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24. All are welcome. Call the church office at 791-7631 for further information. The church is at 3850 East Galbraith Road, Dillonvale; 791-7631.
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LUTHERAN ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH
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NON-DENOMINATIONAL 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
NorthStar Vineyard Community Church
Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Loveland High School, off of Rich Rd. 683-1556 www.northstarvineyard.org
(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
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR
8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "So You Think You Are Blessed!" Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided
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PRESBYTERIAN (USA) 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 Fellowship/Coffee Hour after Worship Nursery Provided/Youth Group Activities 360 Robin Ave. (off Oak St.), Loveland OH
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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. 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. 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 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.
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November 18, 2009
Estate planning for young parents raising a family When you were growing up, even as a teenager or young adult, odds are, your parents never discussed their estate planning with you. It’s not a surprise. Not long ago I read that 40 percent of Americans age 50 and older do not have a will. Thus, there is a pretty good chance your parents never got around to doing their estate planning when you were growing up. Naturally, if you are age 20 through 40 and raising a family, you may ask yourself, why should I worry about estate planning at my age? Here are some reasons. First, we are smarter about the importance of estate planning today. Information on estate planning is more widely available than in earlier decades. Young adults today can access much legal information on the Internet, for example through law firm Web sites and newsletters that discuss important legal matters. Your parents lacked such exposure to the importance of estate planning. Second, you’re not too young to plan an estate. Although contemplating death is not pleasant, it is a must if you and your spouse are parents. Estate planning considerations are different for young couples or single parents with children than for older parents with adult children. Since young adults are still building an estate and saving for their children’s college education it is important to plan for raising your children and paying for their upbringing if you and/or your spouse die. Documenting in a will who will take care of your children is estate planning.
If you have children, you want to decide who should take care of them. However, if you fail to do David estate planLefton ning, you’re Community doing exactly what most Press guest parents don’t columnist want: allowing the Court to pick a guardian for you if you and your spouse die. Parents with minor children should also establish a trust to manage assets for their children if both parents die. The trust needs to be funded with the assets that will raise your children. Unless you have substantial savings, consider life insurance as a means of paying for the upbringing of your children. Your surviving spouse or the guardian appointed for your children may not have sufficient income and may need to replace your earnings to provide for your children. Don’t fail to plan for your children and/or heirs. Creating an estate plan now will ensure that you can select your heirs and the guardians of your children, and secure the assets for their upbringing and financial well-being. Failing to plan, like our parents generation may have, puts your family in a potentially disastrous situation. David H. Lefton is an estate planning and probate attorney who lives in Symmes Township. He is a partner in the law firm of Barron, Peck, Bennie & Schlemmer on Oakley Square. For more information contact David at 513-721-1350 or dhl@bpbslaw.com.
L.I.F.E. Giving Shoppe
Members of Girl Scout Troop 45868 at St. Columban Church donated their time to assist the L.I.F.E. pantry’s Giving Shoppe holiday project. These fifthgrade students at St. Columban prepared colorful ornament tags for Angel Trees being sponsored by area churches, businesses, and community organizations. Donations of new clothing, toys, and household items will be used to stock the Giving Shoppe – an annual event where clients of the L.I.F.E. pantry may shop free of charge for holiday gift items for their family members. Look for these Angel Trees at area churches and businesses – and consider helping a family in need this holiday season by selecting an ornament tag to donate a suggested gift item. For more information about the Giving Shoppe program or to sponsor an Angel Tree please contact Peggy Goodwin at PJGoodwin@fuse.net, or Chris Rubenstein at Chris613@yahoo.com, or call the L.I.F.E. pantry at 583-8222. From left: Kylie Werling, Grace Carigan, Maggie Reardon, Lauren Joines, Madelyn Cummins, Lydia Ryan, Erin Carigan, Megan Brezina, Ashley Shafer, Rachel Basalla, Katelyn Vogele, Michaela Kenney, Brittany Weeder and Clare Shepherd.
SVdP kicks off the 5 Cares Coat Drive The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and WLWT Channel 5 recently announced the kickoff of their eighth annual 5 Cares Coat Drive at Gold Star in Norwood at the corner of Smith and Edwards roads. St. Vincent de Paul supplies coats to its own clients, as well as to other agencies that also work directly with those in need. The 5 Cares Coat Drive relies on the generosity of the community for the donation of new and gen-
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The 5 Cares Coat Drive will continue through Friday, Dec. 4. ments serving as dropoff points include Anderson Township, Colerain Township, Whitewater Township, Sharonville, Harrison, Hamilton, Forest Park, Loveland, Milford, Blue Ash, Green Township, Springdale, Mount Healthy, Springfield Township, Liberty Township, Little Miami, Mariemont, Deerfield Township, Montgomery and Mason. For a complete list of fire departments and locations as well as participating Gold Star Chili locations, go to www.wlwt.com or www.svdpcincinnati.org. The 5 Cares Coat Drive will continue through Friday, Dec. 4. For more information about donating or helping with the drive, call St. Vincent de Paul at 562-8841, ext. 226, or to learn how to receive a coat, call 4210602.
Daniel J. Adams has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. The enlistment gives the new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college education. After completion of basic military training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career job specialty prior to being assigned to their first permanent duty station. The recruit qualifies for a $15,000 enlistment bonus. Adams graduated in 2004 from Loveland High School, and received an associate degree in 2008 from Cincinnati State Technical College. He will report to Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C., for basic training in January. He is the son of Neil and Gwyn Adams of Loveland.
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Chelsey Bieser strikes a pose on the catwalk during the Kindervelt No. 50 fashion show and luncheon. The Kindervelt No. 50 fashion show and luncheon filled the Kenwood Country Club in support of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. More than 250 local residents attended the event.
Kindervelt No. 50 member Sheila Miller gets playful with the audience while posing on the runway. Dr. Peter McKenna is flanked by nurses Laura Johnson (left) and Beth Jacob during the luncheon. McKenna and VeinSolutions co-sponsored the event.
Flora Schwartz (left) of Cincy Designer Shoes, shows Symmes Township resident Marisela Amaya some of the shoes on display prior to the luncheon.
Stylish fundraiser Tamora More smiles as she struts down the runway near the conclusion of the fashion show, which benefited Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
Kindervelt No. 50 member Sue Streit models an outfit during the fashion show.
Kindervelt No. 50, a group of Indian Hill women, recently conducted its annual luncheon and fashion show at Kenwood Country Club. The event featured local vendors, a silent auction, a raffle and a fashion show featuring group members and others showing off new items from various local shops. Lynette Wilder, publicity chair for the fashion show, said all the proceeds from the luncheon will go toward Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Division of Asthma Research. Wilder said last year’s fashion show brought in about $51,000, and the approximately 70 community groups combined raised $450,000 for the hospital. “I thought it was wonderful. I was very excited to see people come out and support Cincinnati Children’s Hospital,” said Sia Ruppert, a past president of the group and current citywide board member.
Kindervelt No. 50 member Gina Berry flashes a smile as she walks the runway during the fashion show.
Shelley Poffenberger is all smiles before making her way down the runway as part of the annual fashion show for Kindervelt No. 50.
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Susan Wright and Shelley Poffenberger strike a pose together on the runway during the fashion show.
Indian Hill residents Jane Wildman (left) and Paula Ott socialize with friends prior to the fashion show.
Indian Hill residents Elizabeth Bieser (left), Sheila Miller (center, event chair) and Hyde Park resident Chelsey Bieser enjoy mingling with the crowd before the fashion show begins.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SYMMES TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township of Hamilton County, Ohio, will meet with the Ad Hoc Park Expansion Committee on November 24, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Township Administration Building, 9323 Union Cemetery Road. John C. Borchers Fiscal Officer,Symmes Township 9288
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| DEATHS | POLICE | Editor Dick Maloney | rmaloney@communitypress.com | 248-7134 BIRTHS
POLICE REPORTS
LOVELAND
Brightwater No. 1, Oct. 30.
Assault
Arrests/citations
Brooke J. Jaster, 28, 4760 Bennett Road, re-cite other department, Nov. 5. Germaine Dunn, 28, 731 W. Main St., re-cite other department, Nov. 5. Michael S. Hickland, 30, 537 Liberty Hill, re-cite other department, Nov. 5. Benjamin M. Coster, 35, 412 Ohio Ave., roofs and drainage, weeds, Nov. 6. Christopher M. Pennington, 31, 811 Florence, disorderly conduct-intox annoy or alarm, Nov. 7. Sommer D. Hamilton, 19, 1 Montgomery Way AA2, re-cite other department, Nov. 9.
Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering, theft
At West Loveland Avenue, Nov. 9.
Disorderly conduct-intox annoy or alarm At West Loveland Avenue and Englage Avenue, Nov. 7.
Re-cite other department
At 112 N. Lebanon Road, Nov. 4. At 120 W. Loveland Ave., Nov. 5. At 120 W. Loveland Ave., Nov. 5. At 10000 Loveland-Madeira Road, Nov. 9.
Roofs and drainage, weeds At 412 Ohio Ave., Nov. 6.
Male juvenile assaulted at bus stop at 969 Ohio 28, Oct. 30. Female was assaulted at 1084 Michelle Trail, Nov. 2.
Criminal damage
Trailer was written on at 1301 Ohio 131, Oct. 29. Gate damaged at Rollingwood Drive, Nov. 1.
Deception to obtain dangerous drugs False prescription called into Walgreen’s at Branch Hill Guinea Pike, Oct. 30.
Domestic violence
At Day Drive, Oct. 29. At Dry Run Road, Oct. 30. At Loveland Miamiville Road, Oct. 31.
Fraud
Male stated juvenile’s ID used with no authorization at 600 block of West Hanna Avenue, Oct. 27. Male stated ID used with no authorization at 1457 E. Stoker Court, Oct. 29.
Missing
Male juvenile reported missing at 5600 block of Sherwood Drive, Oct. 29.
Theft
MIAMI TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations
Juvenile, 14, theft, Oct. 28. Two Juveniles, 17, theft, Oct. 29. Juvenile, 13, assault, Oct. 30. Juvenile, 12, assault, Oct. 30. Walt Richardson, 49, 6952 Goshen Rod, noise resolution, Oct. 28. Ian M. Doty, 24, 5625 Day Drive, domestic violence, Oct. 29. Brian S. Gregory, 38, 5682 Dry Run Road, domestic violence, Oct. 30. Randall J. Piepmeyer, 46, 6505 Roe St., theft, Nov. 1. Jeffery M. Rentschler, 48, 3215 Enyart, complicity to theft, falsification, Nov. 1. Dustin B. Hall, 25, 11319 Templeton, persistent disorderly conduct, open container, resisting arrest, Nov. 1. Jacob A. Nipper, 19, 987 Ohio 131, drug possession, operating vehicle under influence, Nov. 1. David R. Chinn, 40, 118 Dave Ave., drug abuse, paraphernalia, Nov. 2.
Incidents/investigations Aggravated menacing Female was threatened at 1187
Gun equipment taken from Meijer; $370 at Ohio 28, Oct. 19. 2009 Ford truck taken from Shaw Farms; $30,000 at 1737 Ohio 131, Oct. 27. Female stated ID used with no authorization at 930 Linden Creek, Oct. 27. iPod taken from vehicle at 6565 Clearfield Court, Oct. 27. Laptop computer and GPS unit taken from vehicle; $1,900 at 810 Walnut Ridge, Oct. 28. Car battery, etc. taken at 862 U.S. 50, Oct. 28. iPod, case, etc. taken from vehicle at 6563 Clearfield, Oct. 28. Cellphone and I-Pod taken from locker at Milford High; $450 at 1 Eagles Way, Oct. 28. Boots taken from Meijer; $45 at Ohio 28, Oct. 29. Auto jack and jack stands taken from storage unit at 1185 Brightwater, Oct. 29. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers; $19.66 at Wards Corner Road, Oct. 28.
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Cough syrup taken from CVS at Ohio 131, Oct. 29. Checks taken from residence at 5717 Buckwheat Road, Oct. 22. Laptop computer taken from vehicle; $1,200 at 6341 Ashford, Oct. 30. Bike taken at 788 Wards Corner, Oct. 28. Two bikes taken at 5534 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill, Oct. 30. Battery taken from trailer at 1375 Ohio 131, Oct. 31. Medication taken from vehicle at 905 Carpenter Road, Oct. 30. Work trailer taken from Stone Sensation; $2,500 at 415 Wards Corner, Nov. 1. Personal papers taken at 1047 Shore Point, Nov. 2. Gasoline not paid for at JP’s Food Mart; $14 at Branch Hill Guinea Pike, Nov. 2. Copper wire taken from sub-station; $5,000 at 386 Wards Corner, Nov. 2.
Matthew J. Cossentino
Matthew J. Cossentino of Loveland died Nov. 6. Survived by wife of 50 years, Ethel M. (nee Wilson) Cossentino; children, Jenny (Barry) Shives, David (Judy) Cossentino, Lucy (Jeff) Sinnard, Michael (Marybeth) Cossentino Cossentino, Francis (Diana) Cossentino and Stephen Cossentino; children, Donna Lea (Steven) Neil and Gerrie Cassentina of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandchildren, Ashley, Alexa, Dominic, Michelle, Grania,
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Incidents/investigations Criminal damaging
Checks removed and forged at 12145 Brisben, Oct. 26.
Reported at 8974 Terwilligersview Court, Oct. 18.
MIAMI TOWNSHIP
Forgery, theft, misuse of credit cards Misuse of credit card Theft
Reported at 9093 Union Cemetery Road, Oct. 8. Vehicle entered and stereo and currency valued at $840 removed at 12130 Sycamore Terrace, Oct. 12. Vehicle entered and laptop, cameras, Ipod, equipment valued at $3,360 removed at 8870 Governors Hill Drive, Oct. 11. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 12184 Mason Road, Oct. 25. $100 removed at 10708 Loveland Madeira Road, Oct. 22. Cashbox valued at $2,180 removed at 12075 Timberlake Drive, Oct. 22.
Ross Anthony Geiger, 68, of Goshen Township died Nov. 6. Survived by children, Ross Allen (Martha) Geiger, Brian (Wendy) Geiger, Kevin Geiger and Cherette
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Vehicle damaged by cart at 9570 Fields Ertel Road, Oct. 25.
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(Aaron) White of Loveland; grandchildren, Ross Alaric Geiger, Alysa Lucante, Kristen, Brandon, Hannah and Casey Geiger, and Kara White; and brother, Patrick Geiger. Preceded in death by brother, Thomas Geiger. Services were Nov. 11 at Evans Funeral Home, Milford. Memorials to: Loveland American Legion Post 256, 897 Oakland Road, Loveland, OH 45140.
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