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Township’s new ‘green scene’ New park, fire house both fit environmental bill
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After five years of planning and constructing, the new fire station and park on Deerfield Road in Sycamore Township will debut to the public Saturday, Aug. 22. The park will have a Class A baseball field, with lights, crushed brick warning track, fenced in bullpens and a wireless scoreboard. Sycamore Township Parks and Recreation Director Mike McKeown said that most other fields in the township are not large enough to accomodate older teams and 90-foot basepaths. There will also be four soccer fields of varying size that will be available to host tournaments for all ages, playground equipment, restrooms and a walking trail. “(The trail) adds a good exercise component ... and brings more people in,” Sycamore Township Administrator Rob Molloy said. The fire station, which will replace the current station on Solzman Road, will serve most of the northern part of the township. Sycamore Township Fire Chief B.J. Jetter said the new station has many amenities that the Solzman Road station does not, including lockers for the fire personnel and actual storage space. There are also four bay areas for the trucks, instead of two as in the current station. Jetter said the new station was needed to be able to have all of the same supplies in the north station as are available in the south station, which is on Kenwood Road. The building, which also contains an adjacent community room that will be open to public use, is mainly built out of concrete and steel with a standing seam metal roof. Jetter said this gives a
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Township officials and the Board of Trustees have been in the planning and construction stages for a new fire house and public park on Deerfield Road in Sycamore Township for almost five years, including plans to make the fire house LEED certified. From left: parks and recreation director Mike McKeown, Fire Chief B.J. Jetter, Board of Trustees President Tom Weidman and township Administrator Rob Molloy.
Inside A look at Sycamore Township’s six parks, page A2. 50-year guarantee on the building. “We want to build it to last and that’s what we’re doing,” Jetter said. Sycamore Township Board of Trustees President Tom Weidman has pushed for the building to become LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified. It would make the building “green” and more environmentally friendly. The design includes solar panels. The township is in the process of being approved for a $145,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Development sponsored by the Department of Energy to pay for the panels. Geothermal heating, which picks up the temperature of the Earth, will also be used to keep a more consistent temperature in the building.
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Workers lay out the sod on the Class A baseball diamond at the new park on Deerfield Road in Sycamore Township. If all requirements are met, the building could become the first LEED-certified fire station east of the Rocky Mountains, according to township officials. The construction of the fire station and community room was paid for using tax increment financing funds. Weidman said no money came out of the fire department’s budget or from the general fund. Jetter expects to move into the station by middle to late Septem-
ber. Molloy said that no date has been set for the first game at the park. He said it will be decided based on how well the sod has grown on the fields. On Saturday, Aug. 22, Sycamore Township will host a community festival at the fire station and the park. It will include a dedication and tours of the new station, food vendors and music from Ooh La La and the Greasers and headliner, Tommy James and the Shondells.
Business Club demolition ‘environmentally friendly’ By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com
Like some sort of bricks-andmortar organ donor, the Business Club of Montgomery will be harvested of materials to be recycled before it is torn down later this month. “When the city purchased the property it was agreed by both the sellers and the city that the Cincinnati-based non-profit organization, Building Value LLC, would be allowed to remove reusable items from the building prior to demolition,” Montgomery Public Works Director Bob Nikula said. “Ferrous metals, concrete slabs and block walls will be taken to area recyclers rather than to area
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Montgomery is buying the Business Club of Montgomery property from the non-profit group, which is going out of business. landfills so that the demolition is completed in an environmentally friendly manner.” Montgomery City Council agreed in January to buy the Business Club property on Ted Gregory Way from the Businessman’s Club for $110,000.
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Residents participating in an online forum called open city hall on the city’s Web site at www.ci.montgomery.oh.us have suggested that a small movie theater, small community theater, upscale housing, affordable condominiums, a veterans memorial park or a recreation center be developed on the property. “The annex building that currently houses exercise classes is outdated and too small,” one forum participant said. “A larger exercise complex would be a great addition to the parks and recreation plan.” The Business Club building will be scavenged for recyclable materials July 20 and 21 and felled by a wrecking ball July 22.
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iSPACE keeps science interesting By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
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Symmes Township resident Linda Neenan, right, started the iSPACE program in 2001 to offer students a more interactive and hands-on approach to science. She is with education outreach director Bev Ketron.
As the 40th anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s landing on the moon is celebrated July 20, students attending the iSPACE summer camps this month will have the chance to explore many different aspects of lunar exploration. Education Outreach Director Bev Ketron said that students will build lunar robots, have daily “lunchtime lunar lectures” and create their own habitats for living on the moon. Younger children will even have a chance to create their own foot print as Armstrong did when he landed on the moon. Ketron and executive director Linda Neenan’s goal with the summer camps and other programs is to give a hands-on learning experience for kids in science. Neenan, a Symmes Township resident, said that the iSPACE program started in 2001 because her and
her fellow teachers were looking at low math and science test scores and trying to keep students interested and improve scores. “It made science more attractive, more compelling,” Neenan said. Many camps include teaching the students to build their own rockets. “When they figure it out on their own, they retain it so much better,” Ketron said. iSPACE has been operating out of spaces at Scarlet Oaks in Sharonville and at Northern Kentucky University. They will soon have permanent space in Scarlet Oaks after renovations are completed in the fall. Both Neenan and Ketron said that having a permanent space will help them reach more children with science education, both through teaching the students and providing materials for teachers and parents to help. “We want to be a resource for the community,” Ketron said.
Sycamore Township parks North Sycamore Recreation Facility 11797 Solzman Road Acres – 22 Ball fields – 5 Soccer fields – 2 Practice fields – 3 Batting cage Concession stand Children’s play area 9/10 mile walking/running track Bechtold Park 4312 Sycamore Road Acres – 21 Shelters – 4 Ball fields – 2 3/10 mile walking/running track Nature trail Sand volleyball courts – 2 Play areas – 3 Restroom facilities Basketball Court Bob Meyer Park Sturbridge Drive Acres – 7 Ball fields – 4 Children’s play area Batting cage Kenwood Gardens Southwest corner of Montgomery and Galbraith roads Acres – 1 Botanical garden area featuring a wide variety of plant and garden life
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Workers put on the standing seam metal roof, part of the 50-year guarantee for the fire house and adjacent community room on Deerfield Road in Sycamore Township. Highpoint Park 12057 First Ave. Acres – 1 T-Ball Field – 1 Shelters – 1 Basketball court Sycamore Township Nature Preserve Northeast corner of Fields Ertel & School roads Acres – 16 Natural wooded area featuring a wide variety of plant and animal life.
Information from township Web site, www.sycamoretownship.com
BRIEFLY Flower Show critique
The Symmes Township Board of Trustees have scheduled a public meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the township administration building to critique the Cincinnati Flower Show. The public is welcome to attend the meeting and make comments and suggestions. For details, contact the township office at 683-6644.
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Officers with the Montgomery Police Department’s Bicycle Patrol Unit are offering free bike safety classes to any group or individual within the city. Class instruction includes proper fitting of helmets, sizing of bicycles and “rules of the road.” The police department will also register any resident’s bicycle free of charge. In the
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Montgomery is considering establishing a seasonal outdoor farmers market. Before planning goes any further, the city wants to know whether residents would patronize such a market, where they think it should be located, what days and times they would like it to be open and what kind of vendors and products would be welcome. To participate in a survey about the proposal, visit www.ci.montgomery.oh.us.
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Montgomery’s Bastille Day celebration honors twin city France, called Neuilly-Plaisance, Yock said. “Bastille Day has always been in honor of them and their Bastille Day,” Yock said. Shockey said it started with some interested people in Montgomery who decided they wanted an international relationship. Yock said Montgomery communicates with NeuillyPlaisance and there have been exchanges over the years. French residents
adults, too. Shockey said Obsess Boutique will sponsor a fashion show featuring local teens, and a cooking demonstration by Stone Creek restaurant will take place on the main stage. Beer tasting at Village Tavern is also new. “We try to add new things and change things up a little bit,” Shockey said. Yock said the Universalist Church will be open for an art exhibit, which includes submissions in the “Fun Recycling Art Sculpture Contest.” Susan Hamm, administrative coordinator, said they typically get entries from kids as young as 5 years old to adults. Hamm said the sculptures are judged on the amount of recyclable items
used and creativity. “They try to make this not a competitive thing,” she said. “It’s more educational.” “Tour de Montgomery” bike rides, historic walking tours and a guitar hero booth will also be at the festival. Yock said the projected attendance is 10,000 people throughout the whole day, making it Montgomery’s biggest event. Yock said the event is put on by city employees and close to 100 volunteers, led by Martine Greco and Michelle Myers, chairs of Bastille Day. “All city employees are somehow connected to this event,” Yock said. She added that the event would not be possible without volunteers.
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Crowds gather during a previous festival to listen to some of the bands.
sometimes visit Montgomery if they are in the United States. “They make it a priority to stop in Montgomery,” Yock said. The street festival will be from noon to 11 p.m. on Montgomery Road from Cooper to Remington roads. It kicks off with the national anthems of the United States and France, Shockey said. There will be two stages with entertainment, including bands and can can dancers. “That adds a nice French touch,” Yock said. The children’s’ area will have inflatables, games, Syrian clowns, face painting and a magician. Pony rides are a new attraction this year, Yock said. There are new events for
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Look for the number 20 during Montgomery Bastille Day July 18. In honor of the event’s 20th anniversary, the number will be incorporated in many ways, said Joyce Yock, volunteer coordinator for Montgomery. From the 20-ounce commemorative cups to the 20 food and beverage booths, individuals will be able to
count the ways Montgomery used the number. Game tickets in the children’s’ section will be 20 for $10, the Diaper Derby will have 20 distance markers, and there will be a raffle for 20 free visits to the Montgomery pool. Bows and T-shirts will also showcase “20 Years of Friendship,” said Marcallene Shockey, chair of the Sister Cities Commission. The phrase refers to Montgomery’s sister city in
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artists and bands Ambrosia, Orleans and Elvin Bishop. Ambrosia and Orleans will perform Friday and Bishop will take the stage Saturday. Local musical acts include G Miles and the Hitmen and Natalie Wells, who will both play on Saturday. JuJu Bees Rhythm Revue from Columbus will play on Friday night. The event will run from 6 p.m. to midnight both nights. There will be food and games and a ride for five special, where wristbands can be purchased for $5 for children to ride the rides all day. Local radio station WGRR 103.5 will also be on hand with some of the radio personalities and prize promotions. Shuttles will be available both days from St. Saviour Church, Deer Park High School, the Sycamore Township administration building, European Motors on Sycamore Road and Bethel Baptist Church. Limited parking will also be available at Bechtold Park. For more information, call 791-8447.
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July 15, 2009
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COLLEGE CORNER Jon Palmer has graduated from the Goizueta Business School of Emory University. Palmer, the son of Erika Monique Palmer of Symmes Township, received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
Mark A. Sedziol has been named to the 2009 spring semester dean’s list at Wilmington College. He is from Symmes Township.
Adam N. Sherman has graduated, cum laude, with a Doctor of Dental Medicine in dentistry from Boston University. He is from Sycamore Township.
Brian Telljohann has been named to the 2009 spring quarter dean’s list at the RoseHulman Institute of Technology. He is from Symmes Township. • Kate Moore has been named to the dean’s list at Hamilton College for the 2009 spring semester. A graduate of Sycamore High School, Moore is the daughter of Thomas and Karen Moore of Symmes Township. • Blue Ash resident Taryn Lachter was named to the dean’s list at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, for the spring semester. Lachter is studying liberal arts. Penn State Behrend’s dean’s list recipients must earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the semester in which they are awarded.
Michael R. Kazior of Blue Ash graduated, magna cum laude, from Washington and Lee University June 4. He majored in biology and history. Kazior received a Bachelor of Science degree and will attend Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in the fall.
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Seven Hills Middle School students who earned honors on the recent National Spanish Exam are, from left: front row, Ansley McElroy, Allie Feuerlein, Hannah Batsche, Sydney Ashe, Marisa Steele and Leah Yuan; middle row, Andrew Ligeralde, Ashok Dheenan, Miguel Alemany, Paige Kebe, Caroline Linne, Hannah Silverman, Bethany Buck and Georgie Russell; back row, Devin Garrett, Jay Bekal, Rachel White, Allie Baretta, Priyanka Parameswaran, Elizabeth Young and Lauren Driskell.
Seven Hills students earn top places on National Spanish Exam Quinn Schweier of Mariemont; sophomores Charlie Kramer of Indian Hill and Lauren Truncellito of Montgomery; freshman Rene Saldanha of Blue Ash; eighth graders Allie Baretta of Indian Hill, Priyanka Parameswaran of Montgomery and Leah Yuan of Mason; and seventh grader Andrew Ligeralde of Montgomery. Earning bronze medals for scoring in the 75th to 84th percentiles nationally were sophomores Luke Beckwith of Milford, Julie Berger of Amberley, Emily Bedell of downtown Cincinnati, Katie Cirulli of Ft. Thomas Ky., Clarence Ling of Clifton, Bryn Post of Locust Corner, Jonathan Tiao of Hyde Park; and eighth graders Marisa Steele of Florence, Ky. and Elizabeth Young of Anderson. Earning honorable mention for scoring in the 50th to 74th percentile nationally were: Senior Jor-
dan Paulsen of Hyde Park; junior Luke Wulsin of Indian Hill; sophomores Chris Clark of Milford, Anne Mapes of Mariemont, Jennifer Mcllwraith of Indian Hill and Nyla Morgan of Edgemont; freshman Suhel Singh of Indian Hill; eighth graders Shray Ambe of Mason, Sydney Ashe of Amberley, Michael Bain of Montgomery, Hannah Batsche of Mason, Jay Bekal of Sycamore Township, Rachael Bentley of Indian Hill, Bethany Buck of Loveland, Lauren Driskell of Mason, Georgie Russell of Hyde Park and Rachel White of Amberley; seventh graders Ashok Dheenan of Symmes Township, Sam Ellis of Indian Hill, Allie Feuerlein of Clifton, Devin Garrett of Amberley, Paige Kebe of Loveland, Caroline Linne of Anderson, Ansley McElroy of Hyde Park and Hannah Silverman of Montgomery.
the daughter of Mark and Diane Kosobud of Symmes Township. Kosobud also was named to the 2009 winter term dean’s list at the college.
Christopher Goddard and Emily Dirr have been named to the 2009 spring semester dean’s list at Kent State University. Goddard is from Blue Ash. Dirr is from Symmes Township. • Jennifer L. McMahon has been named to the 2009 spring semester dean’s list at Boston University. She is from Montgomery.
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Several area students recently received bachelor’s degrees from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. They are: Travis Wood and Sarah Huskey (Blue Ash); Anna M. Trumble, Chastity Dawn Green and Debra McMullen (Sycamore Township). • Christina Kosobud received a bachelor of arts degree from Hanover College May 23. A theological studies major, Kosobud is
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Patricia Bien of Montgomery has graduated from Marquette University. She received a Doctorate degree in physical therapy.
Scholarship
Charles Kazior, son of Dr. Richard and Kathleen Kazior of Blue Ash, has accepted a Transfer Scholarship from Xavier University. He graduated from Summit Country Day School in 2008 where he was active in athletics. He plans to major in accounting. The Transfer Scholarship is awarded to students based on their previous college and high school records.
Academic Merit List
Shawn Patrick Kennedy has been named to the Wilmington College Academic Merit List for the 2009 spring semester. He is from Blue Ash.
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Seven Hills Upper School students who earned honors on the recent National Spanish Exam are, from left: sitting, Sara Schonfeld, Sarah Kloepper, Rene Saldanha, Allie Scheiber, Nyla Morgan, Anne Mapes, Jennifer McIlwraith and Emily Bedell; standing, Chessie Scheiber, Lara Saldanha, Jessica Donaldson, Charlie Harper, Robby Woodworth, Luke Beckwith, Bryn Post, Chris Clark, Julie Berger, Lauren Truncellito, Suhel Singh, Luke Wulsin, Katie Cirulli, Peppar Cyr, Josh Tiao, Clarence Ling, Jonathan Tiao and Nancy Cohen.
SCHOOL NOTES Teacher accepted to program Seven Hills School teacher Karen Glum of Blue Ash has been selected to join the inaugural year of a global master’s degree that includes travel this summer to study sustainable approaches to human-wildlife coexistence in Africa. From June 29 to July 7, Glum will study in Kenya, visiting the South Rift Valley stretching from the Maasai Mara National Reserve through Amboseli National Park. In this location, the group of 19 U.S. educators will partner with the African Conservation Centre to explore: High-impact species, such as lions or elephants; species groups (such as grazers); the role of the Maasai in the ecosystem; conservation in parks and beyond; and participatory education and local knowledge. Glum is one of 150 U.S. and international educators accepted to the first year of the Global Field Program (GFP) from Project Dragonfly at Miami University. The GFP master’s degree is based on the Earth Expeditions program from Dragonfly and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.
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Seven Hills students recently earned high honors on their respective levels on the National Spanish Exam, including top places in the state. Earning gold medals for scoring at or above the 95th percentile nationally were: Juniors Francesca Scheiber of Amberley (first), Sarah Kloepper of Loveland (tied, second), Robby Woodworth of Hyde Park (tied, second), Nancy Cohen of Hyde Park, Sara Schonfeld of Glendale, Josh Tiao of Hyde Park; sophomores Peppar Cyr of East Walnut Hills (third), Jessica Donaldson of Kennedy Heights, Lara Saldanha of Blue Ash; freshman Alexandra Scheiber of Amberley; and seventh grader Miguel Alemany of Montgomery (first). Earning silver medals for students scoring in the 85th to 94th percentiles nationally were: Senior Anne Standley of Madeira; junior
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Recently, 31 Sycamore Junior High students met in Columbus for the annual “We The People” Middle School State Competition. While there, students competed in mock congressional hearings at the Statehouse on issues on the U.S. Constitution. Those who participated are, from left: first row, Mike Taylor, Rachel Torres, Gabby Godinez, Abby Wise, Pedro Del Moral Lopez and Brian Hu; second row, social studies teacher and sponsor Phil Hammer, Lauren Thompson, Hannah Roth, Lindsay Grzegorzewski, Andrew Seide, Julia Medrzycki, Jesus Gonzolez, Elisa Berry and Jackie Rudich; back row, Adam Rechnitzer, Erica Zaretsky, Rajat Bhageria, Gareth Petko-Bunney, Brian Wise, Will Gawin and social studies teacher and sponsor Anne Morrow.
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Ursuline Academy juniors are honored by colleges, universities and other organizations at Ursuline’s Academic Awards ceremony. From bottom left are Emily Cleary of Hamilton, Harvard Book Award; Shannon Manley of Loveland, Yale Book Award; Jenny Robertson of Montgomery, Case Club Michelson-Morley Award; Molly Cowan of Kings Mill, Rensselaer Medal Award; In middle are Julia Tasset of Montgomery, University of Rochester Humanities Award; Lauren George of Mason, Notre Dame Book Award; Josie Male of Mt. Lookout, Northwestern Book Award; Courtney Smalley of Loveland, Williams College Book Award; in top row are Hilary Pitner of Kenwood, University of Louisville Book Award; Taylor Johannigman of East Walnut Hills, Wofford College Scholar Nominee; Indre Matulaitis of Hyde Park, Furman University Scholars Nominee.
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Ursuline wins All Sports Trophy
Lions win title in GGCL Scarlet By Anthony Amorini aamorini@communitypress.com
Ursuline Academy’s consistent success across all three athletic seasons landed the Lions’ varsity athletic program the 2008-2009 All Sports Trophy in the Girls’ Greater Catholic League Scarlet Division. Ursuline finished the race for the Scarlet Division’s All Sports Trophy in first place with 39.5 points. Saint Ursula Academy finished in second place with 36 points, followed by Mount Notre Dame’s third-place total of 35 points. Teams score points for the All Sports Trophy based on results from 11 different sports. “On the years we’re lucky enough to (win the All Sports Tro-
phy) in our tough league then you’re proud of everyone because it takes the whole program,” Ursuline Athletic Director Diane Redmond said of the commitment required to win in the competitive GGCL. Ursuline scored 21 points during the fall season with varsity championships in golf and volleyball. The Lions took second place in both soccer and cross country. In the winter, Ursuline scored 9.5 points with a team title in swimming and a tie for second place in basketball. The Lions scored nine points following the spring season with a first-place finish in track and a second-place finish in Lacrosse. “When you get the right group then it all comes together and you win some of these awards,” Redmond said of the Lions’ coaches, players, administrators and parents helping lift the program to the All Sports Trophy.
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Ursuline Academy’s varsity volleyball collapses to the floor while celebrating its win over Mount Notre Dame during the Division I State Championship semi-final match Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Wright State University. Ursuline finished as the Division I state runner-up.
Sycamore All-American a champ on, off field
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Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jay Bruce will be at Sycamore High School for the Cincinnati Reds Stars baseball camp in mid-July.
Jay Bruce, Reds camp head to Sycamore By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com
Jay Bruce has established himself as one of the top young players in Major League Baseball. In mid-July, he brings his skills to Sycamore High School as The Cincinnati Reds stars baseball camp returns July 16-18. “It’s the third year we’ve had it,” said Adam Trick, market leader for ProCamps, the organization running the camp. “The kids are broken down into age groups and skill level and go through a variety of different stations and we have guest speakers each day.” Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jay Bruce will be the guest speaker one day. “I think he will be great,” Trick said. “He’s a rising star in MLB and I feel he can share some wisdom with the kids and answer some questions.” Bruce will also be taking team pictures with all of the kids. “He’s great with kids and that gives them an element they wouldn’t get to experience somewhere else,” Trick said. Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Leo Cardenas will be another guest speaker. The five-time All-
Star and Gold Glove winner will be speaking to the kids on Thursday, July 16. “You might not know him as well as Jay Bruce but he’s a very accomplished player,” Trick said. “He can bring that experience and share some stories from his past about the game today and how it was when he played.” The camp is open for kids ages 6 to 14 and the coaches will be a variety of high school coaches and college players, led by Indiana University’s Tracy Smith. Smith led the Hoosiers to a Big 10 championship in 2009 and had three players selected in the first round of the MLB draft. Trick said Sycamore has been a great host for the camp. “Sycamore is great. I think it’s one of the best facilities locally and maybe in the country in terms of space and facilities,” Trick said. “They do whatever it takes to put on a great camp.” Trick said campers can register at redscamp.com and that there’s no other camp like this in town. “This is a great experience. We feel we have one of the elite camps in the area and have assembled the best staff we can,” Trick said.
Joe McLaughlin, a 2009 graduate of Sycamore High School, was named All-American high school lacrosse player for the Southern Ohio region by US Lacrosse. He was one of only three students in the region to be so honored. McLaughlin, 17, is the son of Montgomery residents Michael and Pam McLaughlin. McLaughlin has played lacrosse for Sycamore since sixth grade. He served as varsity team captain in 2008 and 2009. This year, in addition to being named All American, he made first team All Region and second team All Ohio. He also led his school’s varsity team in ground balls, goals and assists. His teammates voted to honor him with the team’s annual Shackleton Award, given to the player who exhibits the strongest leadership qualities on the team during the entire season. McLaughlin is a champion off the field, as well. He and his lacrosse teammates made community service a focal point of the year, gathering and delivering Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas presents to needy families in the area. The team participated in a walk/run for cancer research sponsored by American Cancer Society, and donated blood and sported pink shoelaces in support
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2009 Sycamore graduate Joe McLaughlin celebrates being named All-American high school lacrosse player for the Southern Ohio region with parents Michael and Pam McLaughlin. of a Sycamore student who is battling leukemia. McLaughlin also participated in Sycamore High School’s Fashion for the Troops, which raised funds for American soldiers, performing the National Anthem on guitar. “Joe embodies what is best in athletics. His fire to compete is unparalleled. He willed himself and the team to victories by sheer effort,” Sycamore lacrosse coach, Tom Nugent, said. “He has left a legacy for all Sycamore lacrosse players in the future to reach for; the program, and I personally, will be forever indebted to him.” U.S. Lacrosse, located in Balti-
more, Md., was founded in 1998 as the national governing body of men’s and women’s lacrosse. The All American designation is voted on by coaches in the region, who have observed the players in action during the season. This year, 14 Ohio players received the All American designation out of more than 6000 in the state playing in the 2009 season. A member of the National Honor Society, McLaughlin graduated with high honors. He will attend Miami University in the fall. He is considering pursuing a degree in business or pre-medicine.
Sign up for Metro softball by July 19 Registration for the Annual Cincinnati Metro Softball Tournament is due by noon on July 19. The road to the city championship begins with the tournament draw on July 28 at Rumpke Park when teams find out who they will play in the first round. Games begin July 30 and continue through Aug. 12. The entry fee is $295 per team, and the tournament is open to any
team that played in a sanctioned softball league at a Greater Cincinnati park during 2009. The tournament offers men’s and women’s divisions for all levels, from recreational to competitive. The Cincinnati ASA governs play at the Metro, and a $30 ASA sanction fee is required for nonASA teams. Registration forms are available online at www.rumpkeball-
park.com or by calling Rumpke Ballpark at 738-2646. More than 300 teams competed last year, continuing the Metro’s status as the largest amateur softball tournament in the nation. Rumpke Park in Crosby Township serves as the main location, and fields at six local parks are also used to accommodate the number of games.
SIDELINES High school physicals
Beacon Orthopaedics at Summit Woods is conducting high school physicians from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, July 29. The physicals are for coaches, parents and athletes from grades seven to 12. Cost is $20 per physical; 50 percent is
returned to school for sports medicine supplies. Complete, comprehensive physicals are required for pre-participation in sports before practice begins for the upcoming 2009-2010 school year. Beacon Physicians and area specialists will examine: Height and weight, eyes, blood
pressure screening, chest, lungs, abdomen, neck and back and upper and lower extremities. Ohio high school forms are requested with signed consent by parent or guardian: No exceptions. Forms may be obtained through school’s athletic department. Athletic shorts and shirts are required.
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Seventh sons (and daughters) Visitors to Cincinnati.com/ madeira posted these comments to a story about possible replacements for the late Bob Schuler as 7th District Ohio state senator: “Tom Brinkman refuses to support the higher taxes that we know have done so much good for our state. We have endorsed Michelle Schneider because of her steadfast support for Bob Taft’s taxand-spend agenda that has done so much good for our state. Michelle voted for the 20 percent sales tax increase, whereas Brinkman voted against it. Michelle also helped raise gas prices by supporting a 27 percent gasoline tax hike. Again, Brinkman had the nerve to vote against it. “Those of us who support higher taxes cannot wait to see Michelle Schneider appointed to this seat. We need her to get Ohio back on track. If you agree with us that higher taxes and more spending lead to greater prosperity, do your part to help Michelle get this appointment.” Reps4HigherTaxes
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Sycamore Township projects a $2.5 million budget surplus for 2009. Do you think the township should hold on to the money, or spend it on a particular project? If so, on what should they spend it? “Sycamore Township has been blessed with outstanding leadership, James Bechtold, Bob Schuler, Richard Kent, administrator Rob Molloy and present board members. “As a result of this excellent management, there has been no scandals. over spending and widespread acceptance and approval by the residents of the township operations. “With this as a backdrop, why not continue to entrust the trustees and administrator with continued support? When you have a winning team all that is necessary is to continue to back the successful operation. “I feel we should continue to trust the present management, Let them make a knowledgeable decision on this question.” F.J.B. “Sycamore Twp should absolutely hold on to it. Some years ago (for a very, very brief time), Ohio had a surplus, and the fools spent it all and then some. If they’d saved it for the proverbial rainy day, we wouldn't be in the mess we’re in today.” wrk8 “Sycamore Township Trustees should give it back to the tax payers the 2.5 surplus funds, after all we are the rightful owners of it. The current trustees put a large tax levy on the ballot that was defeated. After that tax increase failure the trustees put a lesser amount on the ballot and it barely passed with many residents crying foul claiming the trustees used the ‘bait and switch’ approach to raising taxes in our community. The money does not belong to the trustees to ‘spend it on a particular project.’ Isn’t that the root of our national problems?” P.H.S. “A rushed priority should be deployed to make the township parks most handicapped ADA user friendly and compliant. “At Bechtold and many of the other parks there is/are no blacktop paved ways from the newer toys to the parking lot.
“Don’t make me gag! Your theocratic party will go no-where except in the trash-can of history. “The Constitution Party gratefully acknowledges the blessing of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as Creator, Preserver and Ruler of the Universe and of these United States." “You are the American Taliban!” Guerote “Nice try at a red herring, but you know your logic is flawed. A political party acknowledging Christ is needed in America. People like you are scared because you know that when the Constitution Party gets going, you and your kind will be marginalized and your socialist/fascist dreams will be crushed.” bscoms “Spend all that time and money running for a $60K job? Seems foolhardly.” skylight
Next questions This year’s Bastille Day festival takes on a special significance as Montgomery celebrates 20 years of friendship with its French Sister City Neuilly-Plaisance. Is this relationship good for Montgomery? Why or why not? Do you think the economic stimulus plan is working, or should the federal government implement another round of stimulus packages? Every week The Northeast Suburban Life asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answer to nesuburban@community press.com with Chatroom in the subject line. “Same with the circular paved track, lacking a paved clear way to the parking lot. “Stop signs at the exits would be a nice safety feature at this location and all township parks for patrons that department and attempt to reenter the public roadways proximate the parks. “A nice ‘help’ phone or series where in no money is needed and ala a ‘blue light’ phone should anyone need help by merely picking it up it locks in and tells the receiving dispatch unit the exact location of the caller. “With all this budget surplus, surely they could do more for Sycamore?” Disability Advocate This month marks the 40th anniversary of man’s first step on the moon. What do you remember about that event? Do you think the U.S. should return to the moon? Why or why not? “I remember it like yesterday, I was 12 years old at summer camp in Green Lake, Wisc., we all gathered so excitedly around a very small black and white TV to watch the first step on the moon. The camp was so primitive I have no idea where they got the TV or power cords to hook it up, but it was such an important event the counselors made sure we all witnessed this. It gave our generation such bright hopes for the future. If a man could ‘walk on the moon’ we could do anything we dreamed to accomplish ourselves. For that wonderful experience, I will be forever grateful.” P.H.S.
“Republicans and Democrats take notice: Your days of scheming and spending will come to an end. The Constitution Party is growing and will replace you as if you were Whigs.” bscoms ‘I just read the results of an extensive Gallop Poll on the political beliefs of Americans. The results were quite surprising ... Americans have become much more conservative, that’s right, conservative, in the last four years. The survey covered a host range of issues and even how respondents described themselves (liberal, conservative or moderate). The Republicans need to appoint a real conservative, like Tom Brinkman, instead of the phonies (Taft, Voinovich, DeWine, etc ...) that have been promoting. Looing at their track record, I am not very hopeful.” BearcatTom “Problem – citizens in district are not allowed to vote for a new rep either Republican, Democrat or independent! Republicans should not have the right to appoint any new Republican rep! They work for the taxpayers in their districts and should allow the citizens to vote a new rep in from either of the two parties, or an independent! Typical good Ole Boy/gals neo cons attempting to keep
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their own kind in power! Summary – no matter who they appoint, they won’t win against anyone in the next election due to their non-caring attitude toward the lower/midllclass people who are fed up with their take care of the rich, and lobbyist pals, cronies, etc ...” jwano
Ward of the state Visitors to Cincinnati.com/ blueash posted these comments to a story about the arrest of burglary suspect Jason Ward: “I hope everyone gets their stuff back. I noticed in the article that it states that victims need to have a police report before they can look at the items. I’m sure in many instances, the thefts were not reported because the victim was afraid that it wouldn’t be taken seriously or that there was never an hope of recovering their property. “A friend of mine had a cell phone taken at a bar a few weeks ago. When he called the police to report it, he was made to feel that the crime was his fault because he was in a bar havin a few beers before going home from work. He made the mistake of placing his cell phone on the bar next to his beer glass.” CincyCandy
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You can comment on stories by visiting Cincinnati.com and choosing your community’s home page: Cincinnati.com/blueash Cincinnati.com/montgomery Cincinnati.com/sycamoretownship Cincinnati.com/symmestownship “I wonder if this is the guy who smashed my driver’s side window (of course ...) and stole a whopping 50 cents out of my change bin ... and cost over $200 to get a new window. I guess the moron wanted a White Castle burger. “If it is, I want at least one swing of the whip while he’s tied up on said streetpost!” “Why steal a cell phone and a satellite radio box? The second they vanish, the owner is shutting off the service. Now we have a frontrunner for ‘World’s dumbest criminals!’ theflyersfan “A few major offenders account for a giant slice of the statistics for crime. Seems the prosecution should be able to craft felony liability here, so that he does not merely become an ‘early release/overcrowded’ Justice Center statistic. Send him to the Ohio prison system.” SwordofDamocles
Common sense government I read with great interest the guest column by our county auditor, Dusty Rhodes, regarding, “It’s time to get back to common sense.” I would have to agree with Auditor Rhodes’ assessment that our county needs to get back to common sense governance. Sure our county commissioners inherited some of the bad decisions of their predecessors and now the country is in a lengthy national recession; revenue is down and investment revenue is virtually nonexistent. However, the commissioners have a higher statutory obligation and responsibility than just rubber-stamping the county administrator’s budget recommendations. Due to the commissioners’ 2009 funding budget, this year the county recorder’s office has
reduced its expenditures approximately 23 percent, terminating 33 percent of positions and reducing supplies by 50 percent. Wayne As a fiscal Coates conservative I Community have always to have Press guest worked government columnist live within its means just like we all must do in our own homes. However, as your elected representative, I must warn you that the suggested 2010 reductions of 15 percent to 20 percent will have a devastating effect on the recorder’s meeting its statutory obligations, operation and
public access. This year, the recorder’s office has already taken in over $3.2 million in receipts for the county general fund, with about half going to the state’s Ohio Housing Trust Fund. So why is the county administration recommending further cuts to an office that actually raises money for the county coffers? The commissioners should fund their statutory offices with statutory obligations before creating additional debts that have nothing to do with their statutory obligations. Yes, I agree with county Auditor Dusty Rhodes, it’s time to get back to “common sense” governance. Wayne Coates is the Hamilton County recorder and a resident of Forest Park.
The crossroad to serfdom Our future and that of our children is at a crossroad. One road leads to financial and virtual slavery. As with many choices, the path we choose may not seem clear at first. It may even seem deceiving. The public must probe these roads carefully before making a choice. Those who choose the brightly lit path may not be aware of the cheese in the mouse trap or the hook holding the attractive worm. Such is the nature of easy choices and deceptive practices. As we stand at this crossroad, we should consider that after the dark night comes the dawn. Recessions are the natural method of rewarding efficiency and punishing waste. The recent government raid into the private sector will only prolong the economic distress by promoting waste. You can only fool the public for a little while. Consider for a moment that you are in financial distress. If you are given a handout, you will handle it carefully. You will only spend what you must have to survive. Few, if any jobs will be created. Hard times will linger. Now that the government has set aside the Constitution to insert itself into the management of banks, auto manufacturers and
perhaps soon, the management of hospitals and our health system, it is wise to take warning. Frederic Bastiat said, “It is Edward Levy impossible to Community introduce into a greater Press guest society change and a columnist greater evil than this: the conversion of the law into an instrument of plunder.” This is exactly what is happening. Secured creditors have been plundered for political gain. Ultimately taxes or inflation or both will be used to settle the potential future lawsuits. Taxation is the enemy of job creation and prosperity. When taxes are levied on businesses, they are added to the price. Eventually, even the poorest pay these taxes. Even worse, foreign businesses that operate in a more efficient economy will export their products here. Workers will lose their jobs. Trade barriers don’t fix this, they only encourage higher prices and retaliation. The losers are the working poor. Bernard Berenson said, “Gov-
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ernments last as long as the under taxed can defend themselves against the overtaxed.” The reality is that the overtaxed protect their wealth by moving to lower tax areas. This leaves the poor with greater problems and the government with greater opposition. In the end, the government fails. With that failure comes the potential for massive civil disorder. Perhaps there is a lesson in this. Some of the political pundits have suggested that Congress be subjected to the same rules that they are imposing on business. When they run a huge deficit for two years, they should have their salaries reduced. When they run a deficit for three years, they should be expelled from office. I think a lottery system would be the best process. The percent expelled would match the percent of the most recent deficit. Being a lottery, both parties would be subject to losing seats. This would encourage, no, force bipartisanship for the good of the country. Thank you Friederich Hayek, who wrote “The Road To Serfdom.” Edward Levy is a longtime resident of Montgomery and a former college instructor.
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Loveland Police Sgt. Dennis Rahe recently graduated from the Police Executive Leadership College program in Dublin, Ohio.
Police sergeant graduates from leadership school
Loveland Police Sgt. Dennis Rahe has graduated from a prestigious leadership school. Rahe recently completed the Police Executive Leadership College program in Dublin, Ohio, a three-week course on leadership topics sponsored by the Law Enforcement Foundation and the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police. “PELC was an excellent opportunity to discuss leadership strategies with fellow officers and bring back ideas that I can apply within the Loveland Police Division,” said Rahe, an 11-year veteran of the Loveland Police Division who holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. “Completing this rigorous program is a noteworthy accomplishment for Sgt. Rahe as he continues to be a key member of the police division's management team,” Loveland Police Chief Tim Sabransky said.
The Police Executive Leadership College Program is designed for police chiefs, command-level staff and private-sector security executives. Coursework includes topics on how to motivate employees, write effectively, handle the media, implement changes, solve problems, make decisions, respond to the needs of the community and measure the effectiveness of an organization. Students write six graduate-level research papers, make class presentations and work together on group projects. Instructors come from academia, the corporate sector and private consulting organizations. Some have experience in law enforcement. Ohio University provides undergraduate college credit to people who complete the course. – Reported by Jeanne Houck
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Arts, flowers
Hamilton County Park District is hosting Arts & Flowers in the Garden at 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Highfield Discovery Garden in Glenwood Gardens, 10623 Springfield Pike, Woodlawn. Children can paint a garden, while learning about flowers, veggies and herbs. It is open to all ages. The cost is $4, $3 children ages 2-12; vehicle permit is required. Call 521-7275.
Job fair
Sharonville Convention Center is hosting the Job News Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. Dress to impress. Admittance may be denied to anyone wearing inappropriate attire. Bring copies of resume
Comedy benefit
C o r e y ’s Courage is hosting Comedy with a Cause 2009 at 8 p.m. Friday, July 17, at Oasis Conference Center, 902 Loveland- Walsh Miamiville Road, Loveland. The evening features comedian P.J. Walsh with opening act Dan Mahoney. Table seats include a drink. It is open to adults only. Proceeds to benefit Corey’s Courage, to offset the cost of Corey Nickell’s health care. The cost is $400 private table with server, $300 private table; $35 table seating, $20 theatre seating. Reservations are required by July 16. Call 831-7777.
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Northern Hills Synagogue – Congregation B’nai Avraham celebrated confirmation for 2009 / 5769 at services the second night of Shavuot. All of the confirmands had engaged in formal Jewish education through the 10th-grade, starting either in Northern Hills Synagogue Religious School or Yavneh Day School and continuing at Mercaz, the Conservative Jewish High School. In addition, during the past year, they took part in a series of activities directed by Rabbi Gershom Barnard. Those activities focused on Shabbat, kashrut, prayer, personal ethics and social action/tikkun olam. The kashrut activity involved doing kosher shopping from a list which included various types of foods, and the social action activities were working at the Over-the-Rhine Soup Kitchen and participating in the Martin Luther King Day rally and march. At Confirmation, each student spoke about one aspect of the confirmation program. This year’s confirmands were Caren Bernstein, daughter of Dr. Jonathan and Lisa Bernstein; William Harrison, son of Carol Hershenson, and Karla Kohel, daughter of Lynn Kohel. Bernstein spoke about the ethics of caring for one’s body. She quoted the Midrash about the ancient sage Hillel, who, when he went to the bath house, said that he was doing a mitzvah, taking care of the body which God had entrusted to him. Bernstein also spoke of the importance of following a healthy life style, saying, “In order to avoid injuries during soccer, I need to keep myself
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From left: Rabbi Gershom Barnard, William Harrison, Caren Bernstein and Karla Kohel. hydrated by drinking enough fluids. Conditioning all year round keeps my body in shape ... I also need to eat healthy foods.” Harrison spoke about the role of Jews in the Civil Rights movement and the grounding of that movement in Biblical and Jewish values. For example, he noted, Martin Luther King, Jr., in his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, alluded to Amos 5:34, “Justice flows down like waters.” Rev. Dr. King’s phrase, “the urgency of now” recalls a saying of Hillel, “If not now, when.” Kohel spoke about the activity at the Soup Kitchen. She quoted Isaiah 58:6-7, a verse which is often used to support Jewish work to alleviate
hunger: “To share your bread with the hungry, and to take the wretched into your own home. When you see the naked, to clothe him, and not to ignore your own kin.” She also referred to the increasing need for food assistance, noting that, in 2007, the Freestore Foodbank saw requests for help increase 50 percent over the past year, and she observed that grocery stores and supermarkets throw away tons of food every day. Rabbi Barnard expressed his great satisfaction with working with the class again approximately three years after their bar/bat mitzvahs, and he said, “When I heard the kids speak at confirmation, I was very impressed with their thoughtfulness and maturity.”
Moms become McVolunteers 24 and hamburgers and hot dogs last Saturday. In addition to contributions Karen from moms, a large amount of garlic Gutiérrez toast was donated • A couple gallons of marinara sauce is really managing by Tony Thompson, heavy. editor general manager of the LaRosa’s at • Spaghetti will be a cincinnati.momslikeme.com Fourth and Madison gloopy mess if you don’t streets in Covingcoat it with something. ton. • Homemade desserts “I feel so thankmake up for a lot. ful for our Children’s • Moms and dads have a Hospital, and I love what Ronald huge heart for other families in need. McDonald House does for the families Twice now, members of Cincy- there,” Brehm said. “I think that this MomsLikeMe.com have donated, pre- is a wonderful way to give back to our pared and served dinner for families community.” It’s also a way to get young people staying at Ronald McDonald House while their children receive care at involved. They can help in the kitchen Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical before and after dinner. When it’s over, staff people at Center. Doing the meals is a great way to Ronald McDonald House give volunhave a tangible impact on people in teers a tour of the building, so everyneed, as well as introduce children to one learns more about the services provided to families. volunteering. We recommend it! For more information on getting Our efforts began when a Delhi mom, Elisha Brehm, read a post on involved, go to www.rmhcincinnati.˜ our site by a representative of Ronald org and click on “Ways to Volunteer.” The coordinator of meals and McDonald House. Brehm and another mom, Jenn activities is Lisa Davis, at 513-636Wilson of Alexandria, initiated the 2760. Volunteers and donors from Cincyproject, kept track of who was donating what, and made sure we had MomsLikeMe.com included Teresa Alexander of Amelia; Jennifer Arey of enough helping hands. Our members served spaghetti June Westwood; Elisha and Chad Brehm Things we learned while cooking dinner for 125 people at Ronald McDonald House:
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Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.8 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 10817 Montgomery Road. More than 50 original commissioned works acquired from the Ford Motor Company’s private corporate art collection. Through Aug. 8. 489-8862. Sycamore Township.
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Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 11093 Kenwood Road. Accepting monitors, CPUs, hard drives, mice, keyboards, laptops, docking stations, back-up batteries, power cords, modems, external hard drives, memory chips, cell phones, printers, scanners and fax machines. $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. Presented by Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
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Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 8255 Spooky Hollow Road. Grass-fed Black Angus beef, freerange chicken, produce, lamb, turkey, eggs and honey. 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 2:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road. Large variety of local and seasonal vegetables. Flowers such as zinnias, cosmos, sunflowers, strawflowers, blue salvia and more. 561-7400. Indian Hill.
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Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 7369 Kenwood Rd. Discounts, smoothie tastings, giveaways, “Cone Hole,” “Pin the Cherry on the Sundae,” trivia and more. All ages. 721-3323. Kenwood.
HAPPY HOURS
Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township.
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.
FESTIVALS
Festival in Sycamore, 6 p.m. to midnight. Music by Orleans and Ambrosia. Bechtold Park, 4312 Sycamore Road. Music, food, rides, and games. All-night rides, $5. Free. Presented by Sycamore Township. Through July 18. 791-8447. Sycamore Township.
Festival in Sycamore, 6 p.m. to midnight. Music by Natalie Wells, G. Miles and Elvin Bishop. Bechtold Park, 791-8447. Sycamore Township.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Bar Tasting, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road. 50 cents per taste. 9849463. Montgomery. Wine Tasting, 6 p.m. Sparkling Summer Sippers. $30. microWINES, 7292 Kenwood Road. Includes light appetizers. Reservations required. 794-9463. Kenwood.
PUBLIC HOURS
Tinsley Ellis and The Jon Justice Band, 8 p.m. Play by Play Cafe, 6923 Plainfield Road. $20, $15 Blues Society members. 7933360. Silverton.
Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road. For those who suffer from hurt, hang-ups, or habits. Free. 5872437. Montgomery. Codependents Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Room 31. Literature discussion group. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous, Inc. 503-4262. Montgomery. Support Group for Married Couples, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road. Free. 489-0892, ext. 4234. Montgomery.
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.
FESTIVALS
HEALTH / WELLNESS
SUPPORT GROUPS
Cooking Demonstration, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Summer salmon salad. The Fresh Market, 7888 Montgomery Road. Step-by-step presentation. Drop-in program. Free. 791-3028. Sycamore Township.
FARMERS MARKET
FARMERS MARKET
Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 10738 Kenwood Road. Drink specials. 791-2199. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Old Saloon, 7711 Montgomery Road. Drink specials. $5 pizzas on Wednesdays. Presented by The Old Saloon. 745-0654. Kenwood. Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Gattle’s, 7809 A Cooper Road. Luxury bedding linens, fine table linens, infant and baby linens, elegant gifts, fragrances and soaps. 871-4050. Montgomery. Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 7875 Montgomery Road. 745-9100. Kenwood.
COOKING EVENTS
Health Screenings, 9 a.m. to noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Free. Registration required. 784-0084. Silverton.
MUSIC - BLUES
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Blue Ash Concert Series, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Classic rock and R&B music by Second Wind. Blue Ash Towne Square. Cooper and Hunt roads. Bring seating. Free. Presented by City of Blue Ash. 745-6259. Blue Ash. S A T U R D A Y, J U L Y 1 8
ART EXHIBITS
Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township.
COOKING CLASSES
Bastille Day Celebration, noon to 11 p.m. Downtown Olde Montgomery, Montgomery Road between Cooper and Remington. French-American celebration. Food from 16 area restaurants and beer, wine, water and soft drinks. Children’s game area, Diaper Derby, fashion show and cooking demonstration. Music by Sycamore Community Band, Ridge Runner, Rusty Griswold, Waiting on Ben, Deron Bell, and Leroy Ellington and EFunk Band. Free. Presented by City of Montgomery. 891-2424. Montgomery.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Bar Tasting, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. The Wine Store, 984-9463. Montgomery. Madeira Historical Society Dinner, 5:30 p.m. Miller House, 7226 Miami Ave. Theme: The French “Cafe Jardin.” Includes dinner, music and called auction. $35. Reservations required by July 11. Presented by Madeira Historical Society. 561-9069. Madeira.
HAPPY HOURS
Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash.
MUSIC - BLUES
Sonny Moorman Group, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Guitar Lovers, 7342 Kenwood Road. 793-1456. Sycamore Township.
PUBLIC HOURS
Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 8714050. Montgomery. Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.
RECREATION
Healthy Cooking Class, noon to 1:30 p.m. Peachy’s Health Smart, 7400 Montgomery Road. Learn to cook two healthy dishes and discuss nutrition with dietitian. $22. Reservations required. 315-3943. Silverton.
Private Sports Lessons, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Choose from basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, football, and lacrosse. Ages 5 and up. $250 for six. Presented by Sports Progression. 335-5283. Montgomery.
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Fabulous Frames Sycamore is hosting the exhibit, “Lost Paintings of Charley Harper,” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, July 17, at Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 10817 Montgomery Road, Sycamore Township. The exhibit features more than 50 original commissioned works acquired from the Ford Motor Co.’s private corporate art collection. Through Aug. 8. Call 489-8862.
SINGLES
Candlelight Singles, 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Trio Bistro, 7565 Kenwood Road. Ages 23-65. Benefits Hospice and YWCA Battered Woman’s and Children’s Shelter. $30 plus dinner. Reservations required. Presented by Candlelight Singles of North America. 7616201. Madeira. S U N D A Y, J U L Y 1 9
FARMERS MARKET Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. FOOD & DRINK
Ice Cream Social, 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Church of the Saviour United Methodist Church, 8005 Pfeiffer Road. Includes hot dogs, chips, lemonade and ice cream. 791-3142. Montgomery.
COOKING CLASSES
Simply Shrimp, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Cooks’Wares, 11344 Montgomery Road. With Sean Schmidt. $50. Reservations required. 489-6400. Symmes Township.
FARMERS MARKET
AUDITIONS
FOOD & DRINK
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
A-B-C-D-Es of Wine Tasting, 6:30 p.m. The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road. Taste and rate wines ranging from $10-$30 to find the winners. Paired with food. $40 couple, $25. Reservations required. 984-9463. Montgomery. Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 721-3323. Kenwood.
HAPPY HOURS
Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Old Saloon, 7450654. Kenwood.
Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash.
Private Sports Lessons, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 3355283. Montgomery. M O N D A Y, J U L Y 2 0
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. 686-3300. Kenwood.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
CIVIC
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 721-3323. Kenwood.
HAPPY HOURS
CIVIC
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 5617400. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 721-3323. Kenwood. Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Old Saloon, 7450654. Kenwood.
ART EXHIBITS
Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.8 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township.
2009-2010 Season, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 793-6237. Amberley Village.
HAPPY HOURS
PUBLIC HOURS RECREATION
ART EXHIBITS Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.8 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township.
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.
HAPPY HOURS
Kenwood Towne Centre, noon to 6 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.
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Blue Ash Concert Series, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Music by the UC Community Band. Blue Ash Towne Square. 745-6259. Blue Ash. Blue Ash Democratic Club Summer FUNdraiser, 8 p.m. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. Ages 18 and up. Benefits efforts of the Blue Ash/Northeast Democratic Club. $10. Presented by Blue Ash Northeast Democratic Club. Montgomery.
PUBLIC HOURS
Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 8714050. Montgomery. Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Managing Fibromyalgia, noon to 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Discuss causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments. $15. Registration required. 985-6732. Montgomery.
PUBLIC HOURS
Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 8714050. Montgomery. Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Divorce Care for Kids, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road. Ages 5-12. Free. 5872437. Montgomery. Grief Share Support, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road. Free. 587-2437. Montgomery. Divorce Care Support, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road. Free. 587-2437. Montgomery.
Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Old Saloon, 7450654. Kenwood.
MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK
No Saints, No Saviors, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 Loveland-Madeira Road. Allman Brothers Tribute Band. 7912753. Loveland.
SINGLES
Candlelight Singles, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Trio Bistro, 761-6201. Madeira. T U E S D A Y, J U L Y 2 1
ART EXHIBITS Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.8 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township. AUDITIONS
THE NANCY AND DAVID WOLF COLLECTION
The Cincinnati Art Museum will host family activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 30, at the museum’s Artworld. The exhibit, “Outside the Ordinary,” at the museum through Sept. 13, inspires hands-on, family-friendly activities, including puzzles, sculpture building, art making and more at Artworld. Artworld is free and reservations are not required. Visit www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Pictured is “Wall Piece 3644,” by Therman Statom, part of “Outside the Ordinary.”
2009-2010 Season, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Need 20 men, nine women, four boys and one girl age 15, one girl and two boys age 11. Production dates: “Our Town” November 2009; “The Rainmaker” February 2010; “Social Security” April/May 2010. Presented by Stagecrafters. 793-6237. Amberley Village.
CIVIC
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
PROVIDED
The Cincinnati Opera presents “Carmen” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, and Friday, July 24; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Music Hall. For tickets call 513241-2742 or www.cincinnatiopera.org.
Community | Life
July 15, 2009
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Death has no favorites – even celebrities die A lot of famous people have died recently and that bothers us. It bothers us because the fact of death bothers us terribly. In every life death anxiety is operative in great and small ways. Leavings and losings are not on our agenda. And the second reason we’re bothered over these recent deaths is because they have shattered our suppositions. We suppose that if a person has prestige, wealth, celebrity and popularity that those facts bring with them a certain degree of immortality. We suppose important people (presuming they are) have a charmed life and are too important to lose. Death is supposed to show them the same favoritism we do and back off. How unsettled we are when we
become aware that death plays no favorites. The day of our death is always thought of as far off. The day we come to know we will eventually die – not know it merely in our minds but realize it in our hearts – that day is the day we become a philosopher. Thereafter we pose momentous questions to ourselves and it takes the rest of our lives to answer them. It’s a sad occurrence when favored people never even let themselves get to the questions. Among the questions that arise are ones such as: How should I live knowing I will die some day? Why love anyone at all if they can be taken away from me, and I from them? Is it better to be cautious and avoid the risk of great love for someone in order to be safe from
the heartache of grief? Is there more life after this world’s life that is even more desirable, or is there only disinand Father Lou tegration dry nothingGuntzelman ness? Is there a God Perspectives who created me, loves me, and keeps me alive eternally? The alternative to struggling with questions such as these is to employ certain defenses against the questions ever arising. Hedonism says we can become impervious to death anxiety if we “eat, drink, and be merry.” Denial says, “Just don’t think about it and keep busy.” Agnostic practicality asks,
“Why try to live life wholeheartedly if it will all end?” Ernest Becker acknowledges this strange way of thinking: “The irony of man’s condition is that the deepest need is to be free of the anxiety of death and annihilation; but it is life itself which awakens it, and so we shrink from being fully alive.” Will it help us diminish death anxiety if we draw back from life, from deeply loving, from compassion and enjoyment and closeness to another person? The answer - like so many other answers – is another of life’s paradoxes. Knowing death will come for us some day is the very factor that makes it possible for us to live life now in an authentic fashion. For what is limited is precious, what is plentiful becomes cheap. Knowing our years are limited
urges us to appreciate their preciousness. Death – rather being only a cause of bleak pessimism – ought to be a catalyst to enjoy authentic life modes now. Poet Mary Oliver puts it well: When it’s over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom taking the world into my arms. … I don’t want to end up simply having visited this world. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.
Use cash instead of debit to avoid overdraft charges statement, The nation’s banks conit shows I tinue to raise fees on everyh a v e thing from credit cards to money the checking accounts. w h o l e Banks say they need the time – it money to make up for lossn e v e r es they incur during this went negrecession. But customers But and consumer groups are Howard Ain ative. they keep crying foul. Banks have come under Hey Howard! s a y i n g , ‘It’s for much criticism for making it easy for customers to spend pending. It’s for pending,’ ” more money than they have she said. The “pending” charges in their account so they can are for two debit card purassess overdraft fees. People like Bridget Felts chases of less than $5 each. “We budget our biweekly of Milford are furious. She checks to the received three so o v e r d r a f t The Federal Reserve is penny $104, that’s charges recentnow deciding whether our grocery ly and said it’s to crack down on money, that’s not fair. “This was automatic overdraft our gas in our car. It’s devasfor a total of a protection. tating. I was n e g a t i v e literally beg$5.90, and they are charging me, with ging these people to give me one fee that was already my money back,” Felts said. After several calls the taken off, $104 – for $5.90. I was just dumbfounded,” bank agreed to return the fees, but Felts said what Felts said. Felts’ bank had agreed to happened is wrong. “The punishment should drop one charge, but not the fit the crime. If there’s a other two. “It’s a negative $5.90, negative $5.90 balance, is absurd, it’s from what they’re telling me $104 because, if you look at the absolutely ridiculous … It’s
not right. It can take months for families to recoup these losses,” Felts said. “I’m a family of five, every penny counts, and they’re just taking it like, ‘Oh, it’s no big deal,’ ” she said. As with others I’ve seen in this situation, most of the overdraft fees are caused by the use of a debit card. Instead of putting those small charges on her debit card she could have paid cash, and Felts says she’s now learned her lesson. “Use cash. People need to start using cash more often,” she said. Felts said the government is enacting new credit card laws and should reevaluate what the banks are doing. The Federal Reserve is now deciding whether to crack down on automatic overdraft protection. A rule is expected later this year that would prevent banks from manipulating the order of checks and debits so they maximize overdraft fees. Meanwhile, Congress is also listening to consumers
and a proposal there would require banks to tell customers when they are at risk of incurring overdraft fees at an ATM machine or cash
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Community | Life
July 15, 2009
Kids with egg, dairy allergy can still eat cake One of the most fun things about writing this column is the feedback I get from you. No matter where I am, whether it’s the grocery store, Macy’s, teaching a class or speaking to a group, someone comes up and mentions my column. I have Rita a l w a y s Heikenfeld b e l i e v e d Rita’s kitchen t h a t ’ s because this column isn’t just about food: it’s a “place� where we gather each week and share recipes, memories, tips, opinions. A good example of this is Michelle Smith, a New Richmond reader, who requested an eggless cake for son Ethan’s 4th birthday. Clermont County reader Annie Hoffman, a cottage baker, came to the rescue. The bonus is the cake is dairy-free, too.
Annie’s dairy-free, eggless chocolate cake
Annie says, “The kids will love this cake.� Will make 26 cupcakes, a 9-by-13 pan, a 12-by-9 pan or even an 8-by-8 pan. Annie likes to use a 12by-9 pan or 8-by-8 square for thicker cake. Just adjust the baking time: 18 to 20 minutes for cupcakes; start testing cakes about 25 minutes. When toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, it’s done. Don’t overbake. Temperature: 350 degrees for all. 3 cups all purpose flour 2 cups sugar 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 ⠄3 cup Canola (she uses Kroger) oil 2 cups water 2 tablespoons white/ clear vinegar 2 teaspoons vanilla Combine dry ingredients
in one bowl. Combine wet ingredients together in one bowl. Mix both together and beat until smooth. Pour into sprayed pan. Annie says cupcakes won’t be very tall but will be very moist.
Dairy-free fluffy frosting
Use vegetable shortening, not Crisco or any shortening that’s non-hydrogenated (Annie says it slides off the cake due to formula change to make it non-hydrogenated – it’s OK for cupcakes but will slide off sides of cake), so use Kroger or other store, generic brand that says vegetable shortening/hydrogenated. See my tip below. Use any flavor extract you like. 1
â „2 cup vegetable shorten-
ing 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted 5 tablespoons water 1 ⠄2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ⠄2 teaspoon almond extract (opt.) 1 ⠄4 teaspoon butter flavoring (Wilton brand since it’s a
clear color) – opt. Put everything in bowl. Mix on low to incorporate. Scrape, then turn on medium for eight minutes. This will incorporate air so don’t skip this step – otherwise you’ll wind up with sugary, not fluffy, frosting. Makes 4 cups. Refrigerates up to six weeks – bring to room temp and rewhip on low. Chocolate: Start adding cocoa powder to taste, and, if necessary, a bit more water. “Makes the fudgiest frosting.�
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For another good eggless recipe plus tips on making a box cake eggless/dairy-free, log onto my Web version of this column at www.communitypress.com or call 513591-6163 and leave your name and address.
Tip from Rita’s kitchen
Trouble with shortening: If you’ve experienced trouble with recipes using non-hydrogenated shorten-
ing (that makes it healthier), switch back to hydrogenated. Seems like most trouble is with pie crusts/frostings. I know, I know, hydrogenated shortening is not as healthy as non-hydrogenated but really, it’s not something any of us eat on a daily basis. Annie and I agree you should use what makes your recipes taste and look great. Otherwise, you’re wasting money, time and compromising flavor and appearance.
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For Mrs. Whitmer and several others. Go to taste on vinegar, sugar, lemon juice. 1
â „3 cup sugar â „2 teaspoon salt 1 â „8 teaspoon pepper 1 â „4 cup milk 1 â „2 cup mayonnaise 1 â „4 cup buttermilk 11â „2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 21â „2 tablespoons lemon juice 8 cups finely chopped 1
cabbage 1 â „4 cup grated carrots Whisk together sugar, salt, pepper, milk, mayo, buttermilk, vinegar and juice until smooth. Add cabbage and carrots and mix well. Refrigerate at least two hours before serving.
Rooting out recipes
• Anderson Township’s Pelican Reef’s slaw • Precinct’s Mac & Cheese I should know soon if the restaurants can share.
Recipe clairfication
Dreamsicle cake: Some readers are confused as to the Kool-Aid called for in the recipe. It’s 1/4 teaspoon and yes, it’'s dry. 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 513-248-7130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.
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Community BUSINESS UPDATE Local advertising and community leader Bonnie White was honored at ADCLUB Cincinnati’s annual Silver Medal Luncheon meeting, May 21. S h e received the American Advertising Federation’s White Silver Medal Award, one of the most prestigious advertising honors given to an individual by local peers. White currently works as the CEO and founder of Bonnie K. White & Associates, Inc. in Montgomery. Established in 1982, it is the oldest female owned full-service advertising agency in Cincinnati. She previously worked as an account executive and director of children’s programming at WCPO-TV, contest coordinator and assistant to producer of children’s programming at WLWT-TV and associate producer at WCET-TV.
Career event
Liberty National Life Insurance Co., a subsidiary of the Torchmark Corp., will hold a grand opening and job interview event Wednesday, July 22, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Cincinnati - Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. Interviews are at 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. The company is seeking to appoint more than 100 sales agents and sales management positions initially, with the possibility of additional growth in the future, at its many new branch offices in the Cincinnati area. No experience necessary. Liberty National says that it provides complete training and the opportunity for rapid advancement at every level. Job seekers who are unable to attend should call 248-0967 or e-mail LNLCincy@gmail.com to schedule an alternate interview time. For more information, visit www.libnat.com/lnlrecruiting.
Frost Brown Todd announced Beth Schneider Naylor of Montgomery has been named a Sustaining Member of the Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC). Membership in this organization is by invitation only, and is extended to the leading product liability defense attorneys in the country. Naylor is the fourth Frost Brown Todd attorney invited to PLAC. PLAC is a non-profit association with more than 100 corporate members representing a broad cross-section of American and international product manufacturers. These companies seek to contribute to the improvement and reform of law in the United States and elsewhere, with emphasis on the law governing the liability of manufacturers of products. Naylor, a member in the firm’s Cincinnati office, acts as counsel for manufacturers and distributors, coordinating products liability defense nationwide, developing liability prevention programs and handling a wide variety of related business matters. On behalf of
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her clients, she has defended a variety of products including power and hand tools, torches, playground equipment, cookware, appliances, industrial equipment and chemicals, among others. She has represented clients in products liability matters in over 35 states.
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Hamilton County public health urges healthy swimming habits As area residents jump into the pool to cool off this summer, Hamilton County Public Health wants everyone to understand the healthy swimming habits that can prevent the spread of recreational water illnesses, specifically Cryptosporidium – commonly known as Crypto. “There are several simple steps I urge swimmers to take to ensure that everyone has a safe swimming experience this summer,” Hamilton County Health Commissioner Tim Ingram said. “If you visit a pool, please do your part to keep it germ free.” Swimmers can become infected with recreation water illnesses – like diarrhea – by swallowing, breathing or having contact with contaminated water from swimming pools. Swimmers who are ill may contaminate the water, posing a health risk for the healthy swimmers in the pool.
Chlorine kills most germs over time, but some germs – like Crypto – can survive in chlorinated water up to several days. That is why it is important for pool users to practice healthy swimming habits, including: 1. Do not swim and don’t allow children to swim when experiencing diarrhea. You can spread germs in the water and make other people sick. 2. Don’t swallow the pool water and try to avoid getting any in your mouth. 3. Practice good hygiene. Shower before swimming and wash your hands after using the toilet or changing diapers. Germs on your body end up in the water. 4. Take children on bathroom breaks or change diapers often. 5. Change diapers in a bathroom, not poolside. Germs can spread to surfaces and objects in and around the pool and spread illness.
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Students recognized for Leadership and Service As members of the Northeast Community Challenge Youth Coalition since their freshman year of high school, Rachel Wolkoff and Nicholas Calangi were recognized for their longstanding involvement in and dedication to youthdriven initiatives which address leadership development, community service and teen health issues. They were recipients of the Howard Barns Youth Memorial Scholarship. Wolkoff, a Sycamore High School graduate, will attend the University of Cincinnati. Calangi, a Moeller High School graduate, will attend Loyola University Chicago. The scholarship is awarded in honor of Howard Barns, former assistant superintendent of Sycamore schools who played an instrumental role in the development of the Northeast Community Challenge Coalition, whose mission is to promote healthy communities-healthy youth. The NECC Youth Coali-
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Ascension Lutheran Church
Ascension’s Sunday worship service is at 10 a.m. Sunday school and adult forum begin at 9 a.m. A nursery is provided during the worship service. An Adult Forum Discussion Series is on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. Led by Pastor Josh Miller, the “Nooma” series is a short film followed by discussion which speaks directly to questions of faith and life. Each session is self contained. The community is invited to participate in this adult discussion series as well as Sunday School for children which also begins at 9 a.m. The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288; www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.
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From left: Nicholas Calangi, Rachel Wolkoff and Nicholas Schlie. tion Recognition award was given to Nicholas Schlie, a Sycamore High School graduate, will attend Ohio State University. Schlie was recognized for his strength of character, leadership as a role model, and commitment to the mission of the Youth Coalition. Bruce Besso, NECC president, presented the awards June 10 during the Northeast Community Challenge Youth Coalition recognition event at the University of Cincinnati Raymond Wal-
ters College. NECC Youth Coalition seniors Nick Calangi, Adam Robke, Nick Schlie, Rachel Wolkoff, Mark Gottschlich, Rachel Pittman, Rebekah Pittman, Mary Price and Austin Zekoff were also recognized for their involvement in the development of projects that promote positive youth development. Michele Gottschlich, vice president of NECC executive board, was recognized by Loretta Novince, grant project director, for her support as an advisor to the youth coalition.
The center is hosting a Mexican Fiesta from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, in Cafe Chabad. The Mexican buffet includes fish tacos, fajitas, tortillas, burritos, nachos, guacamole and more. There is a cash bar available. Music is by Zumba. The event is open to adults only. The cost is $22, $18 by July 26; Half price admission for friends. Reservations are required, and are available online. Call 793-5200 or visit www.chabadba.com. The address is 3977 Hunt Road, Blue Ash; 793-5200.
Church of God of Prophecy
The church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible Study is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 8105 Beech Ave., Deer Park; 793-7422.
Church of the Saviour United Methodist
The church is hosting an Ice Cream Social from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Sunday, July 19. The event
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includes hot dogs, chips, lemonade and ice cream. The church is hosting Playdate in the Park “Fun in the Water” at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at Sharon Woods. Snack for the kids and water toys provided. Call the church for details and to make a reservation. School Supplies are being collected for the children at Wesley Chapel in Over the Rhine. Vendors are needed for the Fall Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Crafters and vendors are invited to call the church for details. Summer Reading Group will discuss “The Middle Place” by Kelly Corrigan from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 27. Call the church for details. Summer Day Camps are scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for most weeks for the summer. Call for details and to register. A fee is requested. Science and Nature Fun is July 21-23; and Puppets and Clowning Around is July 28-30. Disciple Bible Study is open for registration for fall classes. Disciple Bible Study is an intensive 32-34 week study of the Bible that includes elements of fellowship, prayer, video, Bible study and discussion. Call the church for details and a list of classes. Give Moms a Break is from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. It is open to children 6 months-kindergarten. The cost is $10 for one child and $15 for families of two or more. Reservations can be made by calling the church office. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.
Connections Christian Church
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New Church of Montgomery
The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m., Sundays and Divine Providence Study Group the first four Sundays of the month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The church is located at 9035 E. Kemper Road, Montgomery; 4899572.
St. Paul Community United Methodist Church
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 continuing the summer series “Being an Efficiently Effective Family for Christ,” Sunday, July 19, with the message “Like FatherLike Son-Like Daughter!” based on the scripture reading Ephesians 4:1-7. The church is hosting Camp E.D.G.E. from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 2024. Cokesbury’s Camp E.D.G.E 2009 takes your children to an extreme adventure camp where they “Experience and Discover God Everywhere.” Camp E.D.G.E. includes rockin’ contemporary music, mind-boggling science activities, extreme sports videos, cool and challenging crafts, and larger-than-life games such as Extreme Bobsled Team, Full-Size Foosball and Bethlehem Bolt. Online registration is available at www.stpaulcommunityumc.org. There is no registration fee. For more information, contact Marlene Kane, director of Children’s Ministries St. Paul CUMC, at 8918181, ext. 306; or e-mail mkane_stpaulumc@yahoo.com. The church is at 8221 Miami Road, Madeira; 891-8181; www.stpaulcommunityumc.org.
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Carrie Crock Cavanaugh and James Chadwick (Chad) Patrick of Mason, Ohio are pleased to announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is a Marketing Manager of 3DVision Technologies. The future groom is the President and CEO of Meadowview Regional Hospital in Maysville, Kentucky. The couple plans to wed in the spring of 2010.
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.
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Services 8:00 am, 9:15 am & 11:00am Steve Lovellette, Senior Pastor Nursery proivided at all services
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6461 Tylersville Rd. (1/2 mile W. of Cin-Day)
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Sun 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. Nursery Sun 9:15 -10:45 www.saintanne-wc.org
7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery (East of I-71 on Pfeiffer Rd) Worship Schedule 10:00 a.m. Worship and Holy Communion Baby sitter provided Pastor: Josh Miller ascensionlutheranchurch.com
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5125 Drake Road in Indian Hill 561-4220 www.armstrongchapel.org
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Nathan Custer, Stanley Lawrence, Assoc. Pastors Lee Tyson, Pastor to Students Traditional Worship in the Old Chapel worship 8:20am Traditonal Worship in the Sanctuary 9:40am Contemporary Worship in the Sanctuary 11:11am Christian Education at 8:20, 8:45, 9:40 & 11:00am Youth Christian Education at 9:40am Nursery Care at 9:40 and 11:11am Youth Ministeries Wednesday Nights at 7:00pm
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Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided
Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor
6635 Loveland-Miamiville Rd. (across from Oasis Golf Course) Ph. 513-677-9866 www.epiphanyumc.org Contemporary Services: Saturdays 5pm & Sundays 9:00am Traditional Service: Sunday - 10:30 am
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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Mason United Methodist Church 6315 S. Mason-Montgomery Rd. (near Tylersville Rd. intersection) 513-398-4741 8:30 & 11:00 AM Traditional Worship 9:45 AM Contemporary Worship 1:30 PM Esperanza Viva, Hispanic Worship 9:40 & 11:00 AM Sunday School Childcare available www.masonumc.org
Sharonville United Methodist
8:15 & 11am Traditional Service & Kingdom Kids 9:30am Contemporary Worship & Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all ages Infant care available for all services
3751 Creek Rd.
513-563-0117
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KENWOOD FELLOWSHIP 7205 Kenwood Rd., Cinti, OH 45236
513-891-9768 Ken Bashford, Pastor
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Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am
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NorthStar Vineyard Community Church
Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Loveland High School, off of Rich Rd. 683-1556 www.northstarvineyard.org
PRESBYTERIAN BLUE ASH PRESBYTERIAN
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MADEIRA-SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.MSPConline.org
8000 Miami Ave. 791-4470 Summer Worship at 10:30am Children’s Church during worship Child Care Available
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8221 Miami Rd. (corner of Galbraith)
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Montgomery Presbyterian Church 9994 Zig Zag Road Mongtomery, Ohio 45242
Worship Service 10:30am Nursery Care Available website: www.MPChurch.net
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On the record POLICE REPORTS Identity theft
None reported.
Theft
Arrests/citations
Incidents/investigations Missing persons
Account opened without consent at 7875 Montgomery Rd., June 12.
Watch valued at $29.95 removed at 7875 Montgomery Rd., June 11. A 16-year-old female failed to return Cell phone valued at $10 removed at home from a party at Weller Rd., 7875 Montgomery Rd., June 25. July 3. Cigarettes valued at $107 removed at Person injured 10809 Montgomery Rd., June 18. at 10555 Montgomery Rd., June 29. Sunglasses valued at $220 removed Telecommunications harassment at 7875 Montgomery Rd., June at 10291 Buxton ln., June 24. 23. DVD player valued at $130 removed Theft at 8453 Darnell Ave., June 15. A woman said someone took a 28Tools valday suply of ued at Oxycontin and $800 28-day supply On the Web removed of at 4321 Hydrocodone Our interactive CinciNavigator from a vehicle map allows you to pinpoint the loction Myrtle Ave., June at Btehsda of police reports in your 15. North Hospital neighborhood. Visit: $20 at 10500 MontCincinnati.com/columbiatownship removed gomery Rd., at 7875 Cincinnati.com/deerpark July 2. MontSomeone took a Cincinnati.com/madeira gomery Compaq laptop Cincinnati.com/silverton Rd., June computer, Cincinnati.com/sycamoretownship 22. value $1,000, Vehicle and a computentered and purse and contents of er case, value $50 at 7333 Pfeiffer unknown value removed at 8450 Rd., June 29. Blue Ash Rd., June 19. Vehicle entered and $10 removed at 7636 Glenover Dr., June 13. Vehicle entered and stereo equipment valued at $530 removed at 9949 Arrests/citations Voyager Way, June 12. Jessica Lee, 19, 4811 Yarmouth iPod and camera valued at $600 Place, theft at 7913 Montgomery removed at 8911 Paw Paw Ln., Rd., June 10. May 29. Nicola Cruz, 22, 4811 Yarmouth $5 removed from vehicle at 4657 Place, theft at 7913 Montgomery Orchard Ln., June 4. Rd., June 10. Camera and knives valued at $775 Juvenile Male, 17, theft at 7875 removed at 9003 Patricks Glenn Montgomery Rd., June 1. Ln., June 13. Juvenile Male, 18, possession of marijuana at Trotters Chase, May 21. Arthur Havey, 18, 8239 Abbott Ln., possession of marijuana at Trotters Chase, May 21. Leroy Bishop, 52, 217 W. 12th St., theft at 7800 Montgomery Rd., June 25. • Chef prepared meals Joshua General, 19, 4709 Citation Continental breakfast, Ct., theft at 7913 Montgomery lunch and dinner Rd., June 17. Lauren Taylor, 19, 9545 West Ave., theft at 7875 Montgomery Rd., • Scheduled transportation June 15. to appointments Juvenile female, 14, theft at 7800 Montgomery Rd., June 19. • Housekeeping Rene Kramer, 26, 36 W. Court St., theft at 7913 Montgomery Rd., June 17. • Security and safety Trina Paris, 24, 28 W. Pike St., theft at systems 7913 Montgomery Rd., June 17. Geraldines Tomenta, 52, 5531 Hamil• Wellness program ton Ave., theft at 7913 Montgomery Rd., June 24. Juvenile male, 16, complicity at 7800 • A variety of coordinated Montgomery Rd., June 13. activities & social events Juvenile female, 14, theft at 7800 Montgomery Rd., June 23. • Beauty and barber shop Aletha Thomas, 39, 5820 Kinoll Ave., theft at 7800 Montgomery Rd., June 13. • All utilities included Shannon Paasch, 19, 180 Cedar Dr., (except phone, theft at 7875 Montgomery Rd., cable TV & internet) June 8. Amanda Chen, 19, 167 Stone Creek Dr., theft at 7875 Montgomery • And much more! Rd., June 5. Kristin Cato, 29, 7 West Chestnut, theft at 7875 Montgomery Rd., June 5. Juvenile female, 17, theft at 7875 Montgomery Rd., June 10. Donald Meadows, 49, 3580 Haven St., theft, criminal tools at 7875 Montgomery Rd., May 31. Natashia Alexandra, 20, 4617 Prescott Ave., theft at 7800 U.S. 22, June 4. Brittany Appleberry, 21, 5381 Salem Bend Dr., theft at 7800 U.S. 22, June 4. Michelle Larson, 28, 7292 Rita Ln., operating motor vehicle intoxicated at 8300 block of Miami Ave., May 31. Brandon Ernst, 20, 7706 Plainfield Rd., open container at 8707 Lancasater Ave., June 8. Brian Spears, 19, 7518 Plainfield Rd., open container at 8707 Lancasater Ave., June 8. Jerome Harris, 39, 10280 Claxton Tr., open container at East Galbraith Rd. and Ronald Reagan Highway, June 10. Emily Neilson, 33, 2016 W. Galbraith Rd., possession of marijuana at East Galbraith Rd. and Ronald Reagan Highway, June 10. Juvenile female, 16, theft at 7875 Montgomery Rd., June 3.
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Unauthorized use of motor vehicle
Vehicle used without consent at 11987 4th Ave., May 26.
SYMMES TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations
Jennifer Alex, 19, 3702 Oakmount Dr., disorderly conduct at 11790 Snider Rd., June 19. Stephen Beard, 25, 1803 Courtland Ave., disorderly conduct at 11790 Snider Rd., June 19. Anthony Mcdonald, 18, 5628 Fernwick Ave., disorderly conduct at 11790 Snider Rd., June 19. Juvenile male, 17, disorderly conduct at 11790 Snider Rd., June 19. Juvenile male, 16, theft at 9148 Union Cemetery Rd., June 4.
Incidents/investigations Burglary
Clothing, shoes, purses and DVDs of unknown value removed at 8776 Donovan Ct., June 3. TV’s of unknown value removed at 8723 Birchbark Dr., May 21. Reported at 8779 Apalachee Ct., June 12.
Criminal damaging
Vehicle mirror and body damaged at 9308 Greenhedge Ln., June 20.
Theft
Merchandise of unknown value removed at 11315 Montgomery Rd., May 29. Purse and contents of unknown value removed at 9141 Fields Ertel Rd., June 18. $220 removed from purse at 5901 E. Galbraith Rd., June 20. Merchandise of unknown value
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The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: Blue Ash, Chief Chris Wallace, 745-8573. Montgomery, Chief Don Simpson, 985-1600. Sycamore Township, 7927254. Symmes Township, Lt. Dan Reid 683-3444.
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-8 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A 2010 TAX BUDGET
Unauthorized use of motor vehicle
Vehicle used without permission of owner at 8597 Harper’s Pointe Dr., June 6.
ORDINANCE NO. 2009-25 AMENDING THE DISTRICT MAP ESTAB LISHED IN THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLUE ASH, PART ELEV EN, PLANNING AND ZONING CODE, CHAPTER 1141, AND THUS THE BOUNDA RIES OF THE DISTRICTS AS APPROVED ON MARCH 13, 2003, BY PLACING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE, CURRENTLY ZONED R-3 RESIDENTIAL AND LOCATED NEAR THE NORTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST CORNERS OF BLUE ASH ROAD AND ALPINE AVENUE, IN THE C-2 PLANNED COMMER CIAL DISTRICT, INCLUDING PARCEL 241 OF BOOK 612, PAGE 60 OF THE HAMIL TON COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE RECORDS AND PORTIONS OF THE RIGHTOF-WAY ADJACENT TO THIS PARCEL ORDINANCE NO. 2009-33 AMENDING PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 2008-16 REGARDING PHASE II OF THE RECREATION CENTER EXPANSION AND RENOVATION PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2009-35 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REQUEST THE HAMILTON COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS TO CONVEY REAL PROPERTY ON LEBANON AVENUE TO THE CITY OF BLUE ASH AND AUTHOR IZING SUBSEQUENT DISPOSITION OF SAID PROPERTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2009-36 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SIGNAGE GRANT OF EASE MENT OVER PARCEL 11 OF BOOK 612, PAGE 131 OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE RECORDS (5371 PFEIFFER ROAD) FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CURRENT OWNER OF PARCEL 13, BOOK 612, PAGE 131 OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE RECORDS (5535 PFEIFFER ROAD); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
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ORDINANCE NO. 2009-37 AMENDING AND ENACTING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF PART 3 TRAFFIC CODE AND PART 5 GENERAL OFFENSES CODE OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLUE ASH, OHIO, INCORPORAT ING CHANGES IN STATE LAW AND OTHER RELATED PROVISIONS; AND DECLAR ING AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2009-38 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORATION (ICMA-RC) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2009-39 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE REED HARTMAN HIGHWAY REHABILITA TION PROJECT FOR THE UNIT PRICES AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED BID SUMMARY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGEN CY
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ORDINANCE NO. 2009-41 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT (SELFCONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS [SCBA]) FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $173,334; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2009-42 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW A CONTRACT WITH THE DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO, GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2010 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $43,813.96; AND DECLARING AN EMER GENCY Susan K. Bennett Deputy Clerk of Council 1001483987
Incidents/investigations Aggravated menacing Reported at 8693 Wicklow Ave., June 7.
Assault
Victim bit on arm at 8946 Blue Ash Rd., May 28. Victim struck in face and head at 8655 Lancaster St., June 21.
Breaking and entering
Attempt made to enter construction site at 7875 Montgomery Rd., June 3. Business entered at 7346 Kenwood Rd., June 8.
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Criminal damaging
Vehicle tire damaged at 8684 Wicklow, June 25. Food damaged at 7806 School Rd., June 17. Vehicle damaged at 8935 Applewood Dr., June 11. Mailbox damaged at 8526 Concord Hills Ci., June 12. Vehicle top damaged at 8685 Sturbridge Dr., May 29.
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removed at 8675 Fields Ertel Rd., June 23. Attempt made at 8675 E. Kemper Rd., June 17. Gun valued at $551.50 removed at 9951 Alydar Ct., June 22. $500 in lottery tickets removed at 8322 E. Kemper Rd., June 5. Merchandise valued at $130 removed at 9365 Fields Ertel Rd., June 9. Dealer tag of unknown value removed at 9101 Colerain Ave., June 8. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 8675 Fields Ertel Rd., June 17. Purse and contents of unknown value removed at 9950 Kuglermill Rd., June 14. Camera, Ipod and currency valued at $1, 098 removed at 10487 Stablehand Dr., June 9.
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Key fob, cell phone, cigarettes of unknown value removed at 4026 Trebor Dr., June 11.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SYMMES TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, will hold a Special Meeting on July 15, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public comment regarding the recent 2009 Flower Show held at Symmes Park. The Board will also establish bid opening date for the Kempergrove Headwall Project and approve a proposed lease for the Meade property. This meeting will be held at the Township Admin. Bldg., 9323 Union Cemetery Road. John C. Borchers Fiscal Officer, Symmes Township 804893/1001483446
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DEATHS Russell S. Adams
Russell S. Adams, 78, of Fort Myers, Fla., and formerly of Norwood died July 5. He was on the Sycamore School Board from 1972 to 1988. Survived by wife, Peggy Adams, RN (retired) of Norwood, Ohio; three sons, Daniel A. Adams, Marketing Director of Holiday Inn Sanibel Beach Resort, Russell D. Adams, General Manager of US MicroJet and Elliot L. Adams, Vice President of General Tool Co.; and four grandchildren, Alexa, Emily, Grace and
David Adams. Services were at the Iona-Hope Episcopalian Church in Fort Myers, Fla.
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Jane Ryberg
Jane (nee Vance) Ryberg, 76, of Montgomery died July 3. Survived by daughter, Suellen (Scott) Biser; grandchildren, Erin Bullard, Cara (Matt) VanDoren and Alex, Nick and Cassie Ryberg; and sibling, Mary Ellen (Bill) Matulavich. Preceded in death by husband, Robert D. Ryberg; son, Mark Ryberg; and sibling, Susan Gilson.
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Services were July 11 at MihovkRosencaker Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597; or League for Animal Welfare, 4193 Taylor Road, Batavia, OH 45103.
Metro announces summer service changes Metro’s summer service change went into effect May 31. The following routes have schedule changes: • Route 4 – Montgomery Rd. corridor • Route 23X – Tri-
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After five years of planning and constructing, the new fire station and park on Deerfield Road in Sycamore Township will debut to the public Saturday, Aug. 22. The park will have a Class A baseball field, with lights, crushed brick warning track, fenced in bullpens and a wireless scoreboard. Sycamore Township Parks and Recreation Director Mike McKeown said that most other fields in the township are not large enough to accomodate older teams and 90-foot basepaths. There will also be four soccer fields of varying size that will be available to host tournaments for all ages, playground equipment, restrooms and a walking trail. “(The trail) adds a good exercise component ... and brings more people in,” Sycamore Township Administrator Rob Molloy said. The fire station, which will replace the current station on Solzman Road, will serve most of the northern part of the township. Sycamore Township Fire Chief B.J. Jetter said the new station has many amenities that the Solzman Road station does not, including lockers for the fire personnel and actual storage space. There are also four bay areas for the trucks, instead of two as in the current station. Jetter said the new station was needed to be able to have all of the same supplies in the north station as are available in the south station, which is on Kenwood Road. The building, which also contains an adjacent community room that will be open to public use, is mainly built out of concrete and steel with a standing seam metal roof. Jetter said this gives a
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Township officials and the Board of Trustees have been in the planning and construction stages for a new fire house and public park on Deerfield Road in Sycamore Township for almost five years, including plans to make the fire house LEED certified. From left: parks and recreation director Mike McKeown, Fire Chief B.J. Jetter, Board of Trustees President Tom Weidman and township Administrator Rob Molloy.
Inside A look at Sycamore Township’s six parks, page A2. 50-year guarantee on the building. “We want to build it to last and that’s what we’re doing,” Jetter said. Sycamore Township Board of Trustees President Tom Weidman has pushed for the building to become LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified. It would make the building “green” and more environmentally friendly. The design includes solar panels. The township is in the process of being approved for a $145,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Development sponsored by the Department of Energy to pay for the panels. Geothermal heating, which picks up the temperature of the Earth, will also be used to keep a more consistent temperature in the building.
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Workers lay out the sod on the Class A baseball diamond at the new park on Deerfield Road in Sycamore Township. If all requirements are met, the building could become the first LEED-certified fire station east of the Rocky Mountains, according to township officials. The construction of the fire station and community room was paid for using tax increment financing funds. Weidman said no money came out of the fire department’s budget or from the general fund. Jetter expects to move into the station by middle to late Septem-
ber. Molloy said that no date has been set for the first game at the park. He said it will be decided based on how well the sod has grown on the fields. On Saturday, Aug. 22, Sycamore Township will host a community festival at the fire station and the park. It will include a dedication and tours of the new station, food vendors and music from Ooh La La and the Greasers and headliner, Tommy James and the Shondells.
Business Club demolition ‘environmentally friendly’ By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com
Like some sort of bricks-andmortar organ donor, the Business Club of Montgomery will be harvested of materials to be recycled before it is torn down later this month. “When the city purchased the property it was agreed by both the sellers and the city that the Cincinnati-based non-profit organization, Building Value LLC, would be allowed to remove reusable items from the building prior to demolition,” Montgomery Public Works Director Bob Nikula said. “Ferrous metals, concrete slabs and block walls will be taken to area recyclers rather than to area
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Montgomery is buying the Business Club of Montgomery property from the non-profit group, which is going out of business. landfills so that the demolition is completed in an environmentally friendly manner.” Montgomery City Council agreed in January to buy the Business Club property on Ted Gregory Way from the Businessman’s Club for $110,000.
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Residents participating in an online forum called open city hall on the city’s Web site at www.ci.montgomery.oh.us have suggested that a small movie theater, small community theater, upscale housing, affordable condominiums, a veterans memorial park or a recreation center be developed on the property. “The annex building that currently houses exercise classes is outdated and too small,” one forum participant said. “A larger exercise complex would be a great addition to the parks and recreation plan.” The Business Club building will be scavenged for recyclable materials July 20 and 21 and felled by a wrecking ball July 22.
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iSPACE keeps science interesting By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
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Symmes Township resident Linda Neenan, right, started the iSPACE program in 2001 to offer students a more interactive and hands-on approach to science. She is with education outreach director Bev Ketron.
As the 40th anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s landing on the moon is celebrated July 20, students attending the iSPACE summer camps this month will have the chance to explore many different aspects of lunar exploration. Education Outreach Director Bev Ketron said that students will build lunar robots, have daily “lunchtime lunar lectures” and create their own habitats for living on the moon. Younger children will even have a chance to create their own foot print as Armstrong did when he landed on the moon. Ketron and executive director Linda Neenan’s goal with the summer camps and other programs is to give a hands-on learning experience for kids in science. Neenan, a Symmes Township resident, said that the iSPACE program started in 2001 because her and
her fellow teachers were looking at low math and science test scores and trying to keep students interested and improve scores. “It made science more attractive, more compelling,” Neenan said. Many camps include teaching the students to build their own rockets. “When they figure it out on their own, they retain it so much better,” Ketron said. iSPACE has been operating out of spaces at Scarlet Oaks in Sharonville and at Northern Kentucky University. They will soon have permanent space in Scarlet Oaks after renovations are completed in the fall. Both Neenan and Ketron said that having a permanent space will help them reach more children with science education, both through teaching the students and providing materials for teachers and parents to help. “We want to be a resource for the community,” Ketron said.
Sycamore Township parks North Sycamore Recreation Facility 11797 Solzman Road Acres – 22 Ball fields – 5 Soccer fields – 2 Practice fields – 3 Batting cage Concession stand Children’s play area 9/10 mile walking/running track Bechtold Park 4312 Sycamore Road Acres – 21 Shelters – 4 Ball fields – 2 3/10 mile walking/running track Nature trail Sand volleyball courts – 2 Play areas – 3 Restroom facilities Basketball Court Bob Meyer Park Sturbridge Drive Acres – 7 Ball fields – 4 Children’s play area Batting cage Kenwood Gardens Southwest corner of Montgomery and Galbraith roads Acres – 1 Botanical garden area featuring a wide variety of plant and garden life
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Workers put on the standing seam metal roof, part of the 50-year guarantee for the fire house and adjacent community room on Deerfield Road in Sycamore Township. Highpoint Park 12057 First Ave. Acres – 1 T-Ball Field – 1 Shelters – 1 Basketball court Sycamore Township Nature Preserve Northeast corner of Fields Ertel & School roads Acres – 16 Natural wooded area featuring a wide variety of plant and animal life.
Information from township Web site, www.sycamoretownship.com
BRIEFLY Flower Show critique
The Symmes Township Board of Trustees have scheduled a public meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the township administration building to critique the Cincinnati Flower Show. The public is welcome to attend the meeting and make comments and suggestions. For details, contact the township office at 683-6644.
Bike safety classes
Officers with the Montgomery Police Department’s Bicycle Patrol Unit are offering free bike safety classes to any group or individual within the city. Class instruction includes proper fitting of helmets, sizing of bicycles and “rules of the road.” The police department will also register any resident’s bicycle free of charge. In the
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To market, to market?
Montgomery is considering establishing a seasonal outdoor farmers market. Before planning goes any further, the city wants to know whether residents would patronize such a market, where they think it should be located, what days and times they would like it to be open and what kind of vendors and products would be welcome. To participate in a survey about the proposal, visit www.ci.montgomery.oh.us.
Meal drivers needed
The Sycamore Senior Center in Blue Ash needs volunteer drivers for its meals on wheels program, in which meals are delivered to the elderly and disabled. Volunteers are especially needed for routes in Blue Ash, Loveland, Madeira and Montgomery. Call 984-1234.
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Montgomery’s Bastille Day celebration honors twin city Look for the number 20 during Montgomery Bastille Day July 18. In honor of the event’s 20th anniversary, the number will be incorporated in many ways, said Joyce Yock, volunteer coordinator for Montgomery. From the 20-ounce commemorative cups to the 20 food and beverage booths, individuals will be able to
count the ways Montgomery used the number. Game tickets in the children’s’ section will be 20 for $10, the Diaper Derby will have 20 distance markers, and there will be a raffle for 20 free visits to the Montgomery pool. Bows and T-shirts will also showcase “20 Years of Friendship,” said Marcallene Shockey, chair of the Sister Cities Commission. The phrase refers to Montgomery’s sister city in
France, called Neuilly-Plaisance, Yock said. “Bastille Day has always been in honor of them and their Bastille Day,” Yock said. Shockey said it started with some interested people in Montgomery who decided they wanted an international relationship. Yock said Montgomery communicates with NeuillyPlaisance and there have been exchanges over the years. French residents
adults, too. Shockey said Obsess Boutique will sponsor a fashion show featuring local teens, and a cooking demonstration by Stone Creek restaurant will take place on the main stage. Beer tasting at Village Tavern is also new. “We try to add new things and change things up a little bit,” Shockey said. Yock said the Universalist Church will be open for an art exhibit, which includes submissions in the “Fun Recycling Art Sculpture Contest.” Susan Hamm, administrative coordinator, said they typically get entries from kids as young as 5 years old to adults. Hamm said the sculptures are judged on the amount of recyclable items
used and creativity. “They try to make this not a competitive thing,” she said. “It’s more educational.” “Tour de Montgomery” bike rides, historic walking tours and a guitar hero booth will also be at the festival. Yock said the projected attendance is 10,000 people throughout the whole day, making it Montgomery’s biggest event. Yock said the event is put on by city employees and close to 100 volunteers, led by Martine Greco and Michelle Myers, chairs of Bastille Day. “All city employees are somehow connected to this event,” Yock said. She added that the event would not be possible without volunteers.
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Crowds gather during a previous festival to listen to some of the bands.
sometimes visit Montgomery if they are in the United States. “They make it a priority to stop in Montgomery,” Yock said. The street festival will be from noon to 11 p.m. on Montgomery Road from Cooper to Remington roads. It kicks off with the national anthems of the United States and France, Shockey said. There will be two stages with entertainment, including bands and can can dancers. “That adds a nice French touch,” Yock said. The children’s’ area will have inflatables, games, Syrian clowns, face painting and a magician. Pony rides are a new attraction this year, Yock said. There are new events for
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artists and bands Ambrosia, Orleans and Elvin Bishop. Ambrosia and Orleans will perform Friday and Bishop will take the stage Saturday. Local musical acts include G Miles and the Hitmen and Natalie Wells, who will both play on Saturday. JuJu Bees Rhythm Revue from Columbus will play on Friday night. The event will run from 6 p.m. to midnight both nights. There will be food and games and a ride for five special, where wristbands can be purchased for $5 for children to ride the rides all day. Local radio station WGRR 103.5 will also be on hand with some of the radio personalities and prize promotions. Shuttles will be available both days from St. Saviour Church, Deer Park High School, the Sycamore Township administration building, European Motors on Sycamore Road and Bethel Baptist Church. Limited parking will also be available at Bechtold Park. For more information, call 791-8447.
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COLLEGE CORNER Christopher Goddard and Emily Dirr have been named to the 2009 spring semester dean’s list at Kent State University. Goddard is from Blue Ash. Dirr is from Symmes Township. • Jennifer L. McMahon has been named to the 2009 spring semester dean’s list at Boston University. She is from Montgomery.
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Seven Hills Middle School students who earned honors on the recent National Spanish Exam are, from left: front row, Ansley McElroy, Allie Feuerlein, Hannah Batsche, Sydney Ashe, Marisa Steele and Leah Yuan; middle row, Andrew Ligeralde, Ashok Dheenan, Miguel Alemany, Paige Kebe, Caroline Linne, Hannah Silverman, Bethany Buck and Georgie Russell; back row, Devin Garrett, Jay Bekal, Rachel White, Allie Baretta, Priyanka Parameswaran, Elizabeth Young and Lauren Driskell.
Seven Hills students earn top places on National Spanish Exam Quinn Schweier of Mariemont; sophomores Charlie Kramer of Indian Hill and Lauren Truncellito of Montgomery; freshman Rene Saldanha of Blue Ash; eighth graders Allie Baretta of Indian Hill, Priyanka Parameswaran of Montgomery and Leah Yuan of Mason; and seventh grader Andrew Ligeralde of Montgomery. Earning bronze medals for scoring in the 75th to 84th percentiles nationally were sophomores Luke Beckwith of Milford, Julie Berger of Amberley, Emily Bedell of downtown Cincinnati, Katie Cirulli of Ft. Thomas Ky., Clarence Ling of Clifton, Bryn Post of Locust Corner, Jonathan Tiao of Hyde Park; and eighth graders Marisa Steele of Florence, Ky. and Elizabeth Young of Anderson. Earning honorable mention for scoring in the 50th to 74th percentile nationally were: Senior Jor-
dan Paulsen of Hyde Park; junior Luke Wulsin of Indian Hill; sophomores Chris Clark of Milford, Anne Mapes of Mariemont, Jennifer Mcllwraith of Indian Hill and Nyla Morgan of Edgemont; freshman Suhel Singh of Indian Hill; eighth graders Shray Ambe of Mason, Sydney Ashe of Amberley, Michael Bain of Montgomery, Hannah Batsche of Mason, Jay Bekal of Sycamore Township, Rachael Bentley of Indian Hill, Bethany Buck of Loveland, Lauren Driskell of Mason, Georgie Russell of Hyde Park and Rachel White of Amberley; seventh graders Ashok Dheenan of Symmes Township, Sam Ellis of Indian Hill, Allie Feuerlein of Clifton, Devin Garrett of Amberley, Paige Kebe of Loveland, Caroline Linne of Anderson, Ansley McElroy of Hyde Park and Hannah Silverman of Montgomery.
the daughter of Mark and Diane Kosobud of Symmes Township. Kosobud also was named to the 2009 winter term dean’s list at the college.
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Jon Palmer has graduated from the Goizueta Business School of Emory University. Palmer, the son of Erika Monique Palmer of Symmes Township, received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
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Mark A. Sedziol has been named to the 2009 spring semester dean’s list at Wilmington College. He is from Symmes Township.
Adam N. Sherman has graduated, cum laude, with a Doctor of Dental Medicine in dentistry from Boston University. He is from Sycamore Township.
Brian Telljohann has been named to the 2009 spring quarter dean’s list at the RoseHulman Institute of Technology. He is from Symmes Township. • Kate Moore has been named to the dean’s list at Hamilton College for the 2009 spring semester. A graduate of Sycamore High School, Moore is the daughter of Thomas and Karen Moore of Symmes Township. • Blue Ash resident Taryn Lachter was named to the dean’s list at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, for the spring semester. Lachter is studying liberal arts. Penn State Behrend’s dean’s list recipients must earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the semester in which they are awarded.
Michael R. Kazior of Blue Ash graduated, magna cum laude, from Washington and Lee University June 4. He majored in biology and history. Kazior received a Bachelor of Science degree and will attend Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in the fall.
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Several area students recently received bachelor’s degrees from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. They are: Travis Wood and Sarah Huskey (Blue Ash); Anna M. Trumble, Chastity Dawn Green and Debra McMullen (Sycamore Township). • Christina Kosobud received a bachelor of arts degree from Hanover College May 23. A theological studies major, Kosobud is
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Patricia Bien of Montgomery has graduated from Marquette University. She received a Doctorate degree in physical therapy.
Scholarship
Charles Kazior, son of Dr. Richard and Kathleen Kazior of Blue Ash, has accepted a Transfer Scholarship from Xavier University. He graduated from Summit Country Day School in 2008 where he was active in athletics. He plans to major in accounting. The Transfer Scholarship is awarded to students based on their previous college and high school records.
Academic Merit List
Shawn Patrick Kennedy has been named to the Wilmington College Academic Merit List for the 2009 spring semester. He is from Blue Ash.
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Seven Hills Upper School students who earned honors on the recent National Spanish Exam are, from left: sitting, Sara Schonfeld, Sarah Kloepper, Rene Saldanha, Allie Scheiber, Nyla Morgan, Anne Mapes, Jennifer McIlwraith and Emily Bedell; standing, Chessie Scheiber, Lara Saldanha, Jessica Donaldson, Charlie Harper, Robby Woodworth, Luke Beckwith, Bryn Post, Chris Clark, Julie Berger, Lauren Truncellito, Suhel Singh, Luke Wulsin, Katie Cirulli, Peppar Cyr, Josh Tiao, Clarence Ling, Jonathan Tiao and Nancy Cohen.
SCHOOL NOTES Teacher accepted to program Seven Hills School teacher Karen Glum of Blue Ash has been selected to join the inaugural year of a global master’s degree that includes travel this summer to study sustainable approaches to human-wildlife coexistence in Africa. From June 29 to July 7, Glum will study in Kenya, visiting the South Rift Valley stretching from the Maasai Mara National Reserve through Amboseli National Park. In this location, the group of 19 U.S. educators will partner with the African Conservation Centre to explore: High-impact species, such as lions or elephants; species groups (such as grazers); the role of the Maasai in the ecosystem; conservation in parks and beyond; and participatory education and local knowledge. Glum is one of 150 U.S. and international educators accepted to the first year of the Global Field Program (GFP) from Project Dragonfly at Miami University. The GFP master’s degree is based on the Earth Expeditions program from Dragonfly and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.
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Seven Hills students recently earned high honors on their respective levels on the National Spanish Exam, including top places in the state. Earning gold medals for scoring at or above the 95th percentile nationally were: Juniors Francesca Scheiber of Amberley (first), Sarah Kloepper of Loveland (tied, second), Robby Woodworth of Hyde Park (tied, second), Nancy Cohen of Hyde Park, Sara Schonfeld of Glendale, Josh Tiao of Hyde Park; sophomores Peppar Cyr of East Walnut Hills (third), Jessica Donaldson of Kennedy Heights, Lara Saldanha of Blue Ash; freshman Alexandra Scheiber of Amberley; and seventh grader Miguel Alemany of Montgomery (first). Earning silver medals for students scoring in the 85th to 94th percentiles nationally were: Senior Anne Standley of Madeira; junior
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Recently, 31 Sycamore Junior High students met in Columbus for the annual “We The People” Middle School State Competition. While there, students competed in mock congressional hearings at the Statehouse on issues on the U.S. Constitution. Those who participated are, from left: first row, Mike Taylor, Rachel Torres, Gabby Godinez, Abby Wise, Pedro Del Moral Lopez and Brian Hu; second row, social studies teacher and sponsor Phil Hammer, Lauren Thompson, Hannah Roth, Lindsay Grzegorzewski, Andrew Seide, Julia Medrzycki, Jesus Gonzolez, Elisa Berry and Jackie Rudich; back row, Adam Rechnitzer, Erica Zaretsky, Rajat Bhageria, Gareth Petko-Bunney, Brian Wise, Will Gawin and social studies teacher and sponsor Anne Morrow.
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Ursuline Academy juniors are honored by colleges, universities and other organizations at Ursuline’s Academic Awards ceremony. From bottom left are Emily Cleary of Hamilton, Harvard Book Award; Shannon Manley of Loveland, Yale Book Award; Jenny Robertson of Montgomery, Case Club Michelson-Morley Award; Molly Cowan of Kings Mill, Rensselaer Medal Award; In middle are Julia Tasset of Montgomery, University of Rochester Humanities Award; Lauren George of Mason, Notre Dame Book Award; Josie Male of Mt. Lookout, Northwestern Book Award; Courtney Smalley of Loveland, Williams College Book Award; in top row are Hilary Pitner of Kenwood, University of Louisville Book Award; Taylor Johannigman of East Walnut Hills, Wofford College Scholar Nominee; Indre Matulaitis of Hyde Park, Furman University Scholars Nominee.
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Ursuline wins All Sports Trophy Lions win title in GGCL Scarlet By Anthony Amorini aamorini@communitypress.com
Ursuline Academy’s consistent success across all three athletic seasons landed the Lions’ varsity athletic program the 2008-2009 All Sports Trophy in the Girls’ Greater Catholic League Scarlet Division. Ursuline finished the race for the Scarlet Division’s All Sports Trophy in first place with 39.5 points. Saint Ursula Academy finished in second place with 36 points, followed by Mount Notre Dame’s third-place total of 35 points. Teams score points for the All Sports Trophy based on results from 11 different sports. “On the years we’re lucky enough to (win the All Sports Tro-
phy) in our tough league then you’re proud of everyone because it takes the whole program,” Ursuline Athletic Director Diane Redmond said of the commitment required to win in the competitive GGCL. Ursuline scored 21 points during the fall season with varsity championships in golf and volleyball. The Lions took second place in both soccer and cross country. In the winter, Ursuline scored 9.5 points with a team title in swimming and a tie for second place in basketball. The Lions scored nine points following the spring season with a first-place finish in track and a second-place finish in Lacrosse. “When you get the right group then it all comes together and you win some of these awards,” Redmond said of the Lions’ coaches, players, administrators and parents helping lift the program to the All Sports Trophy.
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Ursuline Academy’s varsity volleyball collapses to the floor while celebrating its win over Mount Notre Dame during the Division I State Championship semi-final match Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Wright State University. Ursuline finished as the Division I state runner-up.
Sycamore All-American a champ on, off field
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Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jay Bruce will be at Sycamore High School for the Cincinnati Reds Stars baseball camp in mid-July.
Jay Bruce, Reds camp head to Sycamore By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com
Jay Bruce has established himself as one of the top young players in Major League Baseball. In mid-July, he brings his skills to Sycamore High School as The Cincinnati Reds stars baseball camp returns July 16-18. “It’s the third year we’ve had it,” said Adam Trick, market leader for ProCamps, the organization running the camp. “The kids are broken down into age groups and skill level and go through a variety of different stations and we have guest speakers each day.” Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jay Bruce will be the guest speaker one day. “I think he will be great,” Trick said. “He’s a rising star in MLB and I feel he can share some wisdom with the kids and answer some questions.” Bruce will also be taking team pictures with all of the kids. “He’s great with kids and that gives them an element they wouldn’t get to experience somewhere else,” Trick said. Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Leo Cardenas will be another guest speaker. The five-time All-
Star and Gold Glove winner will be speaking to the kids on Thursday, July 16. “You might not know him as well as Jay Bruce but he’s a very accomplished player,” Trick said. “He can bring that experience and share some stories from his past about the game today and how it was when he played.” The camp is open for kids ages 6 to 14 and the coaches will be a variety of high school coaches and college players, led by Indiana University’s Tracy Smith. Smith led the Hoosiers to a Big 10 championship in 2009 and had three players selected in the first round of the MLB draft. Trick said Sycamore has been a great host for the camp. “Sycamore is great. I think it’s one of the best facilities locally and maybe in the country in terms of space and facilities,” Trick said. “They do whatever it takes to put on a great camp.” Trick said campers can register at redscamp.com and that there’s no other camp like this in town. “This is a great experience. We feel we have one of the elite camps in the area and have assembled the best staff we can,” Trick said.
Joe McLaughlin, a 2009 graduate of Sycamore High School, was named All-American high school lacrosse player for the Southern Ohio region by US Lacrosse. He was one of only three students in the region to be so honored. McLaughlin, 17, is the son of Montgomery residents Michael and Pam McLaughlin. McLaughlin has played lacrosse for Sycamore since sixth grade. He served as varsity team captain in 2008 and 2009. This year, in addition to being named All American, he made first team All Region and second team All Ohio. He also led his school’s varsity team in ground balls, goals and assists. His teammates voted to honor him with the team’s annual Shackleton Award, given to the player who exhibits the strongest leadership qualities on the team during the entire season. McLaughlin is a champion off the field, as well. He and his lacrosse teammates made community service a focal point of the year, gathering and delivering Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas presents to needy families in the area. The team participated in a walk/run for cancer research sponsored by American Cancer Society, and donated blood and sported pink shoelaces in support
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2009 Sycamore graduate Joe McLaughlin celebrates being named All-American high school lacrosse player for the Southern Ohio region with parents Michael and Pam McLaughlin. of a Sycamore student who is battling leukemia. McLaughlin also participated in Sycamore High School’s Fashion for the Troops, which raised funds for American soldiers, performing the National Anthem on guitar. “Joe embodies what is best in athletics. His fire to compete is unparalleled. He willed himself and the team to victories by sheer effort,” Sycamore lacrosse coach, Tom Nugent, said. “He has left a legacy for all Sycamore lacrosse players in the future to reach for; the program, and I personally, will be forever indebted to him.” U.S. Lacrosse, located in Balti-
more, Md., was founded in 1998 as the national governing body of men’s and women’s lacrosse. The All American designation is voted on by coaches in the region, who have observed the players in action during the season. This year, 14 Ohio players received the All American designation out of more than 6000 in the state playing in the 2009 season. A member of the National Honor Society, McLaughlin graduated with high honors. He will attend Miami University in the fall. He is considering pursuing a degree in business or pre-medicine.
Sign up for Metro softball by July 19 Registration for the Annual Cincinnati Metro Softball Tournament is due by noon on July 19. The road to the city championship begins with the tournament draw on July 28 at Rumpke Park when teams find out who they will play in the first round. Games begin July 30 and continue through Aug. 12. The entry fee is $295 per team, and the tournament is open to any
team that played in a sanctioned softball league at a Greater Cincinnati park during 2009. The tournament offers men’s and women’s divisions for all levels, from recreational to competitive. The Cincinnati ASA governs play at the Metro, and a $30 ASA sanction fee is required for nonASA teams. Registration forms are available online at www.rumpkeball-
park.com or by calling Rumpke Ballpark at 738-2646. More than 300 teams competed last year, continuing the Metro’s status as the largest amateur softball tournament in the nation. Rumpke Park in Crosby Township serves as the main location, and fields at six local parks are also used to accommodate the number of games.
SIDELINES High school physicals
Beacon Orthopaedics at Summit Woods is conducting high school physicians from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, July 29. The physicals are for coaches, parents and athletes from grades seven to 12. Cost is $20 per physical; 50 percent is
returned to school for sports medicine supplies. Complete, comprehensive physicals are required for pre-participation in sports before practice begins for the upcoming 2009-2010 school year. Beacon Physicians and area specialists will examine: Height and weight, eyes, blood
pressure screening, chest, lungs, abdomen, neck and back and upper and lower extremities. Ohio high school forms are requested with signed consent by parent or guardian: No exceptions. Forms may be obtained through school’s athletic department. Athletic shorts and shirts are required.
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Seventh sons (and daughters) Visitors to Cincinnati.com/ madeira posted these comments to a story about possible replacements for the late Bob Schuler as 7th District Ohio state senator: “Tom Brinkman refuses to support the higher taxes that we know have done so much good for our state. We have endorsed Michelle Schneider because of her steadfast support for Bob Taft’s taxand-spend agenda that has done so much good for our state. Michelle voted for the 20 percent sales tax increase, whereas Brinkman voted against it. Michelle also helped raise gas prices by supporting a 27 percent gasoline tax hike. Again, Brinkman had the nerve to vote against it. “Those of us who support higher taxes cannot wait to see Michelle Schneider appointed to this seat. We need her to get Ohio back on track. If you agree with us that higher taxes and more spending lead to greater prosperity, do your part to help Michelle get this appointment.” Reps4HigherTaxes
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Sycamore Township projects a $2.5 million budget surplus for 2009. Do you think the township should hold on to the money, or spend it on a particular project? If so, on what should they spend it? “Sycamore Township has been blessed with outstanding leadership, James Bechtold, Bob Schuler, Richard Kent, administrator Rob Molloy and present board members. “As a result of this excellent management, there has been no scandals. over spending and widespread acceptance and approval by the residents of the township operations. “With this as a backdrop, why not continue to entrust the trustees and administrator with continued support? When you have a winning team all that is necessary is to continue to back the successful operation. “I feel we should continue to trust the present management, Let them make a knowledgeable decision on this question.” F.J.B. “Sycamore Twp should absolutely hold on to it. Some years ago (for a very, very brief time), Ohio had a surplus, and the fools spent it all and then some. If they’d saved it for the proverbial rainy day, we wouldn't be in the mess we’re in today.” wrk8 “Sycamore Township Trustees should give it back to the tax payers the 2.5 surplus funds, after all we are the rightful owners of it. The current trustees put a large tax levy on the ballot that was defeated. After that tax increase failure the trustees put a lesser amount on the ballot and it barely passed with many residents crying foul claiming the trustees used the ‘bait and switch’ approach to raising taxes in our community. The money does not belong to the trustees to ‘spend it on a particular project.’ Isn’t that the root of our national problems?” P.H.S. “A rushed priority should be deployed to make the township parks most handicapped ADA user friendly and compliant. “At Bechtold and many of the other parks there is/are no blacktop paved ways from the newer toys to the parking lot.
“Don’t make me gag! Your theocratic party will go no-where except in the trash-can of history. “The Constitution Party gratefully acknowledges the blessing of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as Creator, Preserver and Ruler of the Universe and of these United States." “You are the American Taliban!” Guerote “Nice try at a red herring, but you know your logic is flawed. A political party acknowledging Christ is needed in America. People like you are scared because you know that when the Constitution Party gets going, you and your kind will be marginalized and your socialist/fascist dreams will be crushed.” bscoms “Spend all that time and money running for a $60K job? Seems foolhardly.” skylight
Next questions This year’s Bastille Day festival takes on a special significance as Montgomery celebrates 20 years of friendship with its French Sister City Neuilly-Plaisance. Is this relationship good for Montgomery? Why or why not? Do you think the economic stimulus plan is working, or should the federal government implement another round of stimulus packages? Every week The Northeast Suburban Life asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answer to nesuburban@community press.com with Chatroom in the subject line. “Same with the circular paved track, lacking a paved clear way to the parking lot. “Stop signs at the exits would be a nice safety feature at this location and all township parks for patrons that department and attempt to reenter the public roadways proximate the parks. “A nice ‘help’ phone or series where in no money is needed and ala a ‘blue light’ phone should anyone need help by merely picking it up it locks in and tells the receiving dispatch unit the exact location of the caller. “With all this budget surplus, surely they could do more for Sycamore?” Disability Advocate This month marks the 40th anniversary of man’s first step on the moon. What do you remember about that event? Do you think the U.S. should return to the moon? Why or why not? “I remember it like yesterday, I was 12 years old at summer camp in Green Lake, Wisc., we all gathered so excitedly around a very small black and white TV to watch the first step on the moon. The camp was so primitive I have no idea where they got the TV or power cords to hook it up, but it was such an important event the counselors made sure we all witnessed this. It gave our generation such bright hopes for the future. If a man could ‘walk on the moon’ we could do anything we dreamed to accomplish ourselves. For that wonderful experience, I will be forever grateful.” P.H.S.
“Republicans and Democrats take notice: Your days of scheming and spending will come to an end. The Constitution Party is growing and will replace you as if you were Whigs.” bscoms ‘I just read the results of an extensive Gallop Poll on the political beliefs of Americans. The results were quite surprising ... Americans have become much more conservative, that’s right, conservative, in the last four years. The survey covered a host range of issues and even how respondents described themselves (liberal, conservative or moderate). The Republicans need to appoint a real conservative, like Tom Brinkman, instead of the phonies (Taft, Voinovich, DeWine, etc ...) that have been promoting. Looing at their track record, I am not very hopeful.” BearcatTom “Problem – citizens in district are not allowed to vote for a new rep either Republican, Democrat or independent! Republicans should not have the right to appoint any new Republican rep! They work for the taxpayers in their districts and should allow the citizens to vote a new rep in from either of the two parties, or an independent! Typical good Ole Boy/gals neo cons attempting to keep
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Ward of the state Visitors to Cincinnati.com/ blueash posted these comments to a story about the arrest of burglary suspect Jason Ward: “I hope everyone gets their stuff back. I noticed in the article that it states that victims need to have a police report before they can look at the items. I’m sure in many instances, the thefts were not reported because the victim was afraid that it wouldn’t be taken seriously or that there was never an hope of recovering their property. “A friend of mine had a cell phone taken at a bar a few weeks ago. When he called the police to report it, he was made to feel that the crime was his fault because he was in a bar havin a few beers before going home from work. He made the mistake of placing his cell phone on the bar next to his beer glass.” CincyCandy
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You can comment on stories by visiting Cincinnati.com and choosing your community’s home page: Cincinnati.com/blueash Cincinnati.com/montgomery Cincinnati.com/sycamoretownship Cincinnati.com/symmestownship “I wonder if this is the guy who smashed my driver’s side window (of course ...) and stole a whopping 50 cents out of my change bin ... and cost over $200 to get a new window. I guess the moron wanted a White Castle burger. “If it is, I want at least one swing of the whip while he’s tied up on said streetpost!” “Why steal a cell phone and a satellite radio box? The second they vanish, the owner is shutting off the service. Now we have a frontrunner for ‘World’s dumbest criminals!’ theflyersfan “A few major offenders account for a giant slice of the statistics for crime. Seems the prosecution should be able to craft felony liability here, so that he does not merely become an ‘early release/overcrowded’ Justice Center statistic. Send him to the Ohio prison system.” SwordofDamocles
Common sense government I read with great interest the guest column by our county auditor, Dusty Rhodes, regarding, “It’s time to get back to common sense.” I would have to agree with Auditor Rhodes’ assessment that our county needs to get back to common sense governance. Sure our county commissioners inherited some of the bad decisions of their predecessors and now the country is in a lengthy national recession; revenue is down and investment revenue is virtually nonexistent. However, the commissioners have a higher statutory obligation and responsibility than just rubber-stamping the county administrator’s budget recommendations. Due to the commissioners’ 2009 funding budget, this year the county recorder’s office has
reduced its expenditures approximately 23 percent, terminating 33 percent of positions and reducing supplies by 50 percent. Wayne As a fiscal Coates conservative I Community have always to have Press guest worked government columnist live within its means just like we all must do in our own homes. However, as your elected representative, I must warn you that the suggested 2010 reductions of 15 percent to 20 percent will have a devastating effect on the recorder’s meeting its statutory obligations, operation and
public access. This year, the recorder’s office has already taken in over $3.2 million in receipts for the county general fund, with about half going to the state’s Ohio Housing Trust Fund. So why is the county administration recommending further cuts to an office that actually raises money for the county coffers? The commissioners should fund their statutory offices with statutory obligations before creating additional debts that have nothing to do with their statutory obligations. Yes, I agree with county Auditor Dusty Rhodes, it’s time to get back to “common sense” governance. Wayne Coates is the Hamilton County recorder and a resident of Forest Park.
The crossroad to serfdom Our future and that of our children is at a crossroad. One road leads to financial and virtual slavery. As with many choices, the path we choose may not seem clear at first. It may even seem deceiving. The public must probe these roads carefully before making a choice. Those who choose the brightly lit path may not be aware of the cheese in the mouse trap or the hook holding the attractive worm. Such is the nature of easy choices and deceptive practices. As we stand at this crossroad, we should consider that after the dark night comes the dawn. Recessions are the natural method of rewarding efficiency and punishing waste. The recent government raid into the private sector will only prolong the economic distress by promoting waste. You can only fool the public for a little while. Consider for a moment that you are in financial distress. If you are given a handout, you will handle it carefully. You will only spend what you must have to survive. Few, if any jobs will be created. Hard times will linger. Now that the government has set aside the Constitution to insert itself into the management of banks, auto manufacturers and
perhaps soon, the management of hospitals and our health system, it is wise to take warning. Frederic Bastiat said, “It is Edward Levy impossible to Community introduce into a greater Press guest society change and a columnist greater evil than this: the conversion of the law into an instrument of plunder.” This is exactly what is happening. Secured creditors have been plundered for political gain. Ultimately taxes or inflation or both will be used to settle the potential future lawsuits. Taxation is the enemy of job creation and prosperity. When taxes are levied on businesses, they are added to the price. Eventually, even the poorest pay these taxes. Even worse, foreign businesses that operate in a more efficient economy will export their products here. Workers will lose their jobs. Trade barriers don’t fix this, they only encourage higher prices and retaliation. The losers are the working poor. Bernard Berenson said, “Gov-
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ernments last as long as the under taxed can defend themselves against the overtaxed.” The reality is that the overtaxed protect their wealth by moving to lower tax areas. This leaves the poor with greater problems and the government with greater opposition. In the end, the government fails. With that failure comes the potential for massive civil disorder. Perhaps there is a lesson in this. Some of the political pundits have suggested that Congress be subjected to the same rules that they are imposing on business. When they run a huge deficit for two years, they should have their salaries reduced. When they run a deficit for three years, they should be expelled from office. I think a lottery system would be the best process. The percent expelled would match the percent of the most recent deficit. Being a lottery, both parties would be subject to losing seats. This would encourage, no, force bipartisanship for the good of the country. Thank you Friederich Hayek, who wrote “The Road To Serfdom.” Edward Levy is a longtime resident of Montgomery and a former college instructor.
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Loveland Police Sgt. Dennis Rahe recently graduated from the Police Executive Leadership College program in Dublin, Ohio.
Police sergeant graduates from leadership school
Loveland Police Sgt. Dennis Rahe has graduated from a prestigious leadership school. Rahe recently completed the Police Executive Leadership College program in Dublin, Ohio, a three-week course on leadership topics sponsored by the Law Enforcement Foundation and the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police. “PELC was an excellent opportunity to discuss leadership strategies with fellow officers and bring back ideas that I can apply within the Loveland Police Division,” said Rahe, an 11-year veteran of the Loveland Police Division who holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. “Completing this rigorous program is a noteworthy accomplishment for Sgt. Rahe as he continues to be a key member of the police division's management team,” Loveland Police Chief Tim Sabransky said.
The Police Executive Leadership College Program is designed for police chiefs, command-level staff and private-sector security executives. Coursework includes topics on how to motivate employees, write effectively, handle the media, implement changes, solve problems, make decisions, respond to the needs of the community and measure the effectiveness of an organization. Students write six graduate-level research papers, make class presentations and work together on group projects. Instructors come from academia, the corporate sector and private consulting organizations. Some have experience in law enforcement. Ohio University provides undergraduate college credit to people who complete the course. – Reported by Jeanne Houck
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printed on quality paper, a portfolio or briefcase with notebook or legal pad and pens. The event is free. Call 984-5724.
Arts, flowers
Hamilton County Park District is hosting Arts & Flowers in the Garden at 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Highfield Discovery Garden in Glenwood Gardens, 10623 Springfield Pike, Woodlawn. Children can paint a garden, while learning about flowers, veggies and herbs. It is open to all ages. The cost is $4, $3 children ages 2-12; vehicle permit is required. Call 521-7275.
Job fair
Sharonville Convention Center is hosting the Job News Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. Dress to impress. Admittance may be denied to anyone wearing inappropriate attire. Bring copies of resume
Comedy benefit
C o r e y ’s Courage is hosting Comedy with a Cause 2009 at 8 p.m. Friday, July 17, at Oasis Conference Center, 902 Loveland- Walsh Miamiville Road, Loveland. The evening features comedian P.J. Walsh with opening act Dan Mahoney. Table seats include a drink. It is open to adults only. Proceeds to benefit Corey’s Courage, to offset the cost of Corey Nickell’s health care. The cost is $400 private table with server, $300 private table; $35 table seating, $20 theatre seating. Reservations are required by July 16. Call 831-7777.
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Northern Hills Synagogue – Congregation B’nai Avraham celebrated confirmation for 2009 / 5769 at services the second night of Shavuot. All of the confirmands had engaged in formal Jewish education through the 10th-grade, starting either in Northern Hills Synagogue Religious School or Yavneh Day School and continuing at Mercaz, the Conservative Jewish High School. In addition, during the past year, they took part in a series of activities directed by Rabbi Gershom Barnard. Those activities focused on Shabbat, kashrut, prayer, personal ethics and social action/tikkun olam. The kashrut activity involved doing kosher shopping from a list which included various types of foods, and the social action activities were working at the Over-the-Rhine Soup Kitchen and participating in the Martin Luther King Day rally and march. At Confirmation, each student spoke about one aspect of the confirmation program. This year’s confirmands were Caren Bernstein, daughter of Dr. Jonathan and Lisa Bernstein; William Harrison, son of Carol Hershenson, and Karla Kohel, daughter of Lynn Kohel. Bernstein spoke about the ethics of caring for one’s body. She quoted the Midrash about the ancient sage Hillel, who, when he went to the bath house, said that he was doing a mitzvah, taking care of the body which God had entrusted to him. Bernstein also spoke of the importance of following a healthy life style, saying, “In order to avoid injuries during soccer, I need to keep myself
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From left: Rabbi Gershom Barnard, William Harrison, Caren Bernstein and Karla Kohel. hydrated by drinking enough fluids. Conditioning all year round keeps my body in shape ... I also need to eat healthy foods.” Harrison spoke about the role of Jews in the Civil Rights movement and the grounding of that movement in Biblical and Jewish values. For example, he noted, Martin Luther King, Jr., in his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, alluded to Amos 5:34, “Justice flows down like waters.” Rev. Dr. King’s phrase, “the urgency of now” recalls a saying of Hillel, “If not now, when.” Kohel spoke about the activity at the Soup Kitchen. She quoted Isaiah 58:6-7, a verse which is often used to support Jewish work to alleviate
hunger: “To share your bread with the hungry, and to take the wretched into your own home. When you see the naked, to clothe him, and not to ignore your own kin.” She also referred to the increasing need for food assistance, noting that, in 2007, the Freestore Foodbank saw requests for help increase 50 percent over the past year, and she observed that grocery stores and supermarkets throw away tons of food every day. Rabbi Barnard expressed his great satisfaction with working with the class again approximately three years after their bar/bat mitzvahs, and he said, “When I heard the kids speak at confirmation, I was very impressed with their thoughtfulness and maturity.”
Moms become McVolunteers 24 and hamburgers and hot dogs last Saturday. In addition to contributions Karen from moms, a large amount of garlic Gutiérrez toast was donated • A couple gallons of marinara sauce is really managing by Tony Thompson, heavy. editor general manager of the LaRosa’s at • Spaghetti will be a cincinnati.momslikeme.com Fourth and Madison gloopy mess if you don’t streets in Covingcoat it with something. ton. • Homemade desserts “I feel so thankmake up for a lot. ful for our Children’s • Moms and dads have a Hospital, and I love what Ronald huge heart for other families in need. McDonald House does for the families Twice now, members of Cincy- there,” Brehm said. “I think that this MomsLikeMe.com have donated, pre- is a wonderful way to give back to our pared and served dinner for families community.” It’s also a way to get young people staying at Ronald McDonald House while their children receive care at involved. They can help in the kitchen Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical before and after dinner. When it’s over, staff people at Center. Doing the meals is a great way to Ronald McDonald House give volunhave a tangible impact on people in teers a tour of the building, so everyneed, as well as introduce children to one learns more about the services provided to families. volunteering. We recommend it! For more information on getting Our efforts began when a Delhi mom, Elisha Brehm, read a post on involved, go to www.rmhcincinnati.˜ our site by a representative of Ronald org and click on “Ways to Volunteer.” The coordinator of meals and McDonald House. Brehm and another mom, Jenn activities is Lisa Davis, at 513-636Wilson of Alexandria, initiated the 2760. Volunteers and donors from Cincyproject, kept track of who was donating what, and made sure we had MomsLikeMe.com included Teresa Alexander of Amelia; Jennifer Arey of enough helping hands. Our members served spaghetti June Westwood; Elisha and Chad Brehm Things we learned while cooking dinner for 125 people at Ronald McDonald House:
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ART EXHIBITS
Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.8 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 10817 Montgomery Road. More than 50 original commissioned works acquired from the Ford Motor Company’s private corporate art collection. Through Aug. 8. 489-8862. Sycamore Township.
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Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 11093 Kenwood Road. Accepting monitors, CPUs, hard drives, mice, keyboards, laptops, docking stations, back-up batteries, power cords, modems, external hard drives, memory chips, cell phones, printers, scanners and fax machines. $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. Presented by Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 8255 Spooky Hollow Road. Grass-fed Black Angus beef, freerange chicken, produce, lamb, turkey, eggs and honey. 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 2:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road. Large variety of local and seasonal vegetables. Flowers such as zinnias, cosmos, sunflowers, strawflowers, blue salvia and more. 561-7400. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 7369 Kenwood Rd. Discounts, smoothie tastings, giveaways, “Cone Hole,” “Pin the Cherry on the Sundae,” trivia and more. All ages. 721-3323. Kenwood.
HAPPY HOURS
Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township. Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.
FESTIVALS
Festival in Sycamore, 6 p.m. to midnight. Music by Orleans and Ambrosia. Bechtold Park, 4312 Sycamore Road. Music, food, rides, and games. All-night rides, $5. Free. Presented by Sycamore Township. Through July 18. 791-8447. Sycamore Township.
Festival in Sycamore, 6 p.m. to midnight. Music by Natalie Wells, G. Miles and Elvin Bishop. Bechtold Park, 791-8447. Sycamore Township.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Bar Tasting, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road. 50 cents per taste. 9849463. Montgomery. Wine Tasting, 6 p.m. Sparkling Summer Sippers. $30. microWINES, 7292 Kenwood Road. Includes light appetizers. Reservations required. 794-9463. Kenwood.
PUBLIC HOURS
Tinsley Ellis and The Jon Justice Band, 8 p.m. Play by Play Cafe, 6923 Plainfield Road. $20, $15 Blues Society members. 7933360. Silverton.
Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road. For those who suffer from hurt, hang-ups, or habits. Free. 5872437. Montgomery. Codependents Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Room 31. Literature discussion group. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous, Inc. 503-4262. Montgomery. Support Group for Married Couples, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road. Free. 489-0892, ext. 4234. Montgomery.
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.
FESTIVALS
HEALTH / WELLNESS
SUPPORT GROUPS
Cooking Demonstration, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Summer salmon salad. The Fresh Market, 7888 Montgomery Road. Step-by-step presentation. Drop-in program. Free. 791-3028. Sycamore Township.
FARMERS MARKET
FARMERS MARKET
Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 10738 Kenwood Road. Drink specials. 791-2199. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Old Saloon, 7711 Montgomery Road. Drink specials. $5 pizzas on Wednesdays. Presented by The Old Saloon. 745-0654. Kenwood. Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Gattle’s, 7809 A Cooper Road. Luxury bedding linens, fine table linens, infant and baby linens, elegant gifts, fragrances and soaps. 871-4050. Montgomery. Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 7875 Montgomery Road. 745-9100. Kenwood.
COOKING EVENTS
Health Screenings, 9 a.m. to noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Free. Registration required. 784-0084. Silverton.
MUSIC - BLUES
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Blue Ash Concert Series, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Classic rock and R&B music by Second Wind. Blue Ash Towne Square. Cooper and Hunt roads. Bring seating. Free. Presented by City of Blue Ash. 745-6259. Blue Ash. S A T U R D A Y, J U L Y 1 8
ART EXHIBITS
Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township.
COOKING CLASSES
Bastille Day Celebration, noon to 11 p.m. Downtown Olde Montgomery, Montgomery Road between Cooper and Remington. French-American celebration. Food from 16 area restaurants and beer, wine, water and soft drinks. Children’s game area, Diaper Derby, fashion show and cooking demonstration. Music by Sycamore Community Band, Ridge Runner, Rusty Griswold, Waiting on Ben, Deron Bell, and Leroy Ellington and EFunk Band. Free. Presented by City of Montgomery. 891-2424. Montgomery.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Bar Tasting, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. The Wine Store, 984-9463. Montgomery. Madeira Historical Society Dinner, 5:30 p.m. Miller House, 7226 Miami Ave. Theme: The French “Cafe Jardin.” Includes dinner, music and called auction. $35. Reservations required by July 11. Presented by Madeira Historical Society. 561-9069. Madeira.
HAPPY HOURS
Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash.
MUSIC - BLUES
Sonny Moorman Group, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Guitar Lovers, 7342 Kenwood Road. 793-1456. Sycamore Township.
PUBLIC HOURS
Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 8714050. Montgomery. Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.
RECREATION
Healthy Cooking Class, noon to 1:30 p.m. Peachy’s Health Smart, 7400 Montgomery Road. Learn to cook two healthy dishes and discuss nutrition with dietitian. $22. Reservations required. 315-3943. Silverton.
Private Sports Lessons, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Choose from basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, football, and lacrosse. Ages 5 and up. $250 for six. Presented by Sports Progression. 335-5283. Montgomery.
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Fabulous Frames Sycamore is hosting the exhibit, “Lost Paintings of Charley Harper,” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, July 17, at Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 10817 Montgomery Road, Sycamore Township. The exhibit features more than 50 original commissioned works acquired from the Ford Motor Co.’s private corporate art collection. Through Aug. 8. Call 489-8862.
SINGLES
Candlelight Singles, 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Trio Bistro, 7565 Kenwood Road. Ages 23-65. Benefits Hospice and YWCA Battered Woman’s and Children’s Shelter. $30 plus dinner. Reservations required. Presented by Candlelight Singles of North America. 7616201. Madeira. S U N D A Y, J U L Y 1 9
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
Ice Cream Social, 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Church of the Saviour United Methodist Church, 8005 Pfeiffer Road. Includes hot dogs, chips, lemonade and ice cream. 791-3142. Montgomery.
COOKING CLASSES
Simply Shrimp, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Cooks’Wares, 11344 Montgomery Road. With Sean Schmidt. $50. Reservations required. 489-6400. Symmes Township.
FARMERS MARKET
FOOD & DRINK
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
A-B-C-D-Es of Wine Tasting, 6:30 p.m. The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road. Taste and rate wines ranging from $10-$30 to find the winners. Paired with food. $40 couple, $25. Reservations required. 984-9463. Montgomery. Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 721-3323. Kenwood.
HAPPY HOURS
Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Old Saloon, 7450654. Kenwood.
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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. 686-3300. Kenwood.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
CIVIC
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 721-3323. Kenwood.
HAPPY HOURS
CIVIC
FARMERS MARKET Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 5617400. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 721-3323. Kenwood. Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Old Saloon, 7450654. Kenwood.
ART EXHIBITS
Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.8 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township.
2009-2010 Season, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 793-6237. Amberley Village.
HAPPY HOURS
PUBLIC HOURS
Private Sports Lessons, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 3355283. Montgomery.
Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.8 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township.
AUDITIONS
Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash.
RECREATION
ART EXHIBITS
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.
HAPPY HOURS
Kenwood Towne Centre, noon to 6 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.
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Blue Ash Concert Series, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Music by the UC Community Band. Blue Ash Towne Square. 745-6259. Blue Ash. Blue Ash Democratic Club Summer FUNdraiser, 8 p.m. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. Ages 18 and up. Benefits efforts of the Blue Ash/Northeast Democratic Club. $10. Presented by Blue Ash Northeast Democratic Club. Montgomery.
PUBLIC HOURS
Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 8714050. Montgomery. Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Managing Fibromyalgia, noon to 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Discuss causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments. $15. Registration required. 985-6732. Montgomery.
PUBLIC HOURS
Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 8714050. Montgomery. Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Divorce Care for Kids, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road. Ages 5-12. Free. 5872437. Montgomery. Grief Share Support, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road. Free. 587-2437. Montgomery. Divorce Care Support, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road. Free. 587-2437. Montgomery.
Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Old Saloon, 7450654. Kenwood.
MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK
No Saints, No Saviors, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 Loveland-Madeira Road. Allman Brothers Tribute Band. 7912753. Loveland.
SINGLES
Candlelight Singles, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Trio Bistro, 761-6201. Madeira. T U E S D A Y, J U L Y 2 1
ART EXHIBITS
Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.8 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township.
AUDITIONS
THE NANCY AND DAVID WOLF COLLECTION
The Cincinnati Art Museum will host family activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 30, at the museum’s Artworld. The exhibit, “Outside the Ordinary,” at the museum through Sept. 13, inspires hands-on, family-friendly activities, including puzzles, sculpture building, art making and more at Artworld. Artworld is free and reservations are not required. Visit www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Pictured is “Wall Piece 3644,” by Therman Statom, part of “Outside the Ordinary.”
2009-2010 Season, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Need 20 men, nine women, four boys and one girl age 15, one girl and two boys age 11. Production dates: “Our Town” November 2009; “The Rainmaker” February 2010; “Social Security” April/May 2010. Presented by Stagecrafters. 793-6237. Amberley Village.
CIVIC
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
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The Cincinnati Opera presents “Carmen” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, and Friday, July 24; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Music Hall. For tickets call 513241-2742 or www.cincinnatiopera.org.
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Death has no favorites – even celebrities die A lot of famous people have died recently and that bothers us. It bothers us because the fact of death bothers us terribly. In every life death anxiety is operative in great and small ways. Leavings and losings are not on our agenda. And the second reason we’re bothered over these recent deaths is because they have shattered our suppositions. We suppose that if a person has prestige, wealth, celebrity and popularity that those facts bring with them a certain degree of immortality. We suppose important people (presuming they are) have a charmed life and are too important to lose. Death is supposed to show them the same favoritism we do and back off. How unsettled we are when we
become aware that death plays no favorites. The day of our death is always thought of as far off. The day we come to know we will eventually die – not know it merely in our minds but realize it in our hearts – that day is the day we become a philosopher. Thereafter we pose momentous questions to ourselves and it takes the rest of our lives to answer them. It’s a sad occurrence when favored people never even let themselves get to the questions. Among the questions that arise are ones such as: How should I live knowing I will die some day? Why love anyone at all if they can be taken away from me, and I from them? Is it better to be cautious and avoid the risk of great love for someone in order to be safe from
the heartache of grief? Is there more life after this world’s life that is even more desirable, or is there only disinand Father Lou tegration dry nothingGuntzelman ness? Is there a God Perspectives who created me, loves me, and keeps me alive eternally? The alternative to struggling with questions such as these is to employ certain defenses against the questions ever arising. Hedonism says we can become impervious to death anxiety if we “eat, drink, and be merry.” Denial says, “Just don’t think about it and keep busy.” Agnostic practicality asks,
“Why try to live life wholeheartedly if it will all end?” Ernest Becker acknowledges this strange way of thinking: “The irony of man’s condition is that the deepest need is to be free of the anxiety of death and annihilation; but it is life itself which awakens it, and so we shrink from being fully alive.” Will it help us diminish death anxiety if we draw back from life, from deeply loving, from compassion and enjoyment and closeness to another person? The answer - like so many other answers – is another of life’s paradoxes. Knowing death will come for us some day is the very factor that makes it possible for us to live life now in an authentic fashion. For what is limited is precious, what is plentiful becomes cheap. Knowing our years are limited
urges us to appreciate their preciousness. Death – rather being only a cause of bleak pessimism – ought to be a catalyst to enjoy authentic life modes now. Poet Mary Oliver puts it well: When it’s over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom taking the world into my arms. … I don’t want to end up simply having visited this world. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.
Use cash instead of debit to avoid overdraft charges statement, The nation’s banks conit shows I tinue to raise fees on everyh a v e thing from credit cards to money the checking accounts. w h o l e Banks say they need the time – it money to make up for lossn e v e r es they incur during this went negrecession. But customers But and consumer groups are Howard Ain ative. they keep crying foul. Banks have come under Hey Howard! s a y i n g , ‘It’s for much criticism for making it easy for customers to spend pending. It’s for pending,’ ” more money than they have she said. The “pending” charges in their account so they can are for two debit card purassess overdraft fees. People like Bridget Felts chases of less than $5 each. “We budget our biweekly of Milford are furious. She checks to the received three so o v e r d r a f t The Federal Reserve is penny $104, that’s charges recentnow deciding whether our grocery ly and said it’s to crack down on money, that’s not fair. “This was automatic overdraft our gas in our car. It’s devasfor a total of a protection. tating. I was n e g a t i v e literally beg$5.90, and they are charging me, with ging these people to give me one fee that was already my money back,” Felts said. After several calls the taken off, $104 – for $5.90. I was just dumbfounded,” bank agreed to return the fees, but Felts said what Felts said. Felts’ bank had agreed to happened is wrong. “The punishment should drop one charge, but not the fit the crime. If there’s a other two. “It’s a negative $5.90, negative $5.90 balance, is absurd, it’s from what they’re telling me $104 because, if you look at the absolutely ridiculous … It’s
not right. It can take months for families to recoup these losses,” Felts said. “I’m a family of five, every penny counts, and they’re just taking it like, ‘Oh, it’s no big deal,’ ” she said. As with others I’ve seen in this situation, most of the overdraft fees are caused by the use of a debit card. Instead of putting those small charges on her debit card she could have paid cash, and Felts says she’s now learned her lesson. “Use cash. People need to start using cash more often,” she said. Felts said the government is enacting new credit card laws and should reevaluate what the banks are doing. The Federal Reserve is now deciding whether to crack down on automatic overdraft protection. A rule is expected later this year that would prevent banks from manipulating the order of checks and debits so they maximize overdraft fees. Meanwhile, Congress is also listening to consumers
and a proposal there would require banks to tell customers when they are at risk of incurring overdraft fees at an ATM machine or cash
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Kids with egg, dairy allergy can still eat cake One of the most fun things about writing this column is the feedback I get from you. No matter where I am, whether it’s the grocery store, Macy’s, teaching a class or speaking to a group, someone comes up and mentions my column. I have Rita a l w a y s Heikenfeld b e l i e v e d Rita’s kitchen t h a t ’ s because this column isn’t just about food: it’s a “place� where we gather each week and share recipes, memories, tips, opinions. A good example of this is Michelle Smith, a New Richmond reader, who requested an eggless cake for son Ethan’s 4th birthday. Clermont County reader Annie Hoffman, a cottage baker, came to the rescue. The bonus is the cake is dairy-free, too.
Annie’s dairy-free, eggless chocolate cake
Annie says, “The kids will love this cake.� Will make 26 cupcakes, a 9-by-13 pan, a 12-by-9 pan or even an 8-by-8 pan. Annie likes to use a 12by-9 pan or 8-by-8 square for thicker cake. Just adjust the baking time: 18 to 20 minutes for cupcakes; start testing cakes about 25 minutes. When toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, it’s done. Don’t overbake. Temperature: 350 degrees for all. 3 cups all purpose flour 2 cups sugar 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 ⠄3 cup Canola (she uses Kroger) oil 2 cups water 2 tablespoons white/ clear vinegar 2 teaspoons vanilla Combine dry ingredients
in one bowl. Combine wet ingredients together in one bowl. Mix both together and beat until smooth. Pour into sprayed pan. Annie says cupcakes won’t be very tall but will be very moist.
Dairy-free fluffy frosting
Use vegetable shortening, not Crisco or any shortening that’s non-hydrogenated (Annie says it slides off the cake due to formula change to make it non-hydrogenated – it’s OK for cupcakes but will slide off sides of cake), so use Kroger or other store, generic brand that says vegetable shortening/hydrogenated. See my tip below. Use any flavor extract you like. 1
â „2 cup vegetable shorten-
ing 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted 5 tablespoons water 1 ⠄2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ⠄2 teaspoon almond extract (opt.) 1 ⠄4 teaspoon butter flavoring (Wilton brand since it’s a
clear color) – opt. Put everything in bowl. Mix on low to incorporate. Scrape, then turn on medium for eight minutes. This will incorporate air so don’t skip this step – otherwise you’ll wind up with sugary, not fluffy, frosting. Makes 4 cups. Refrigerates up to six weeks – bring to room temp and rewhip on low. Chocolate: Start adding cocoa powder to taste, and, if necessary, a bit more water. “Makes the fudgiest frosting.�
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For another good eggless recipe plus tips on making a box cake eggless/dairy-free, log onto my Web version of this column at www.communitypress.com or call 513591-6163 and leave your name and address.
Tip from Rita’s kitchen
Trouble with shortening: If you’ve experienced trouble with recipes using non-hydrogenated shorten-
ing (that makes it healthier), switch back to hydrogenated. Seems like most trouble is with pie crusts/frostings. I know, I know, hydrogenated shortening is not as healthy as non-hydrogenated but really, it’s not something any of us eat on a daily basis. Annie and I agree you should use what makes your recipes taste and look great. Otherwise, you’re wasting money, time and compromising flavor and appearance.
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For Mrs. Whitmer and several others. Go to taste on vinegar, sugar, lemon juice. 1
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cabbage 1 â „4 cup grated carrots Whisk together sugar, salt, pepper, milk, mayo, buttermilk, vinegar and juice until smooth. Add cabbage and carrots and mix well. Refrigerate at least two hours before serving.
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• Anderson Township’s Pelican Reef’s slaw • Precinct’s Mac & Cheese I should know soon if the restaurants can share.
Recipe clairfication
Dreamsicle cake: Some readers are confused as to the Kool-Aid called for in the recipe. It’s 1/4 teaspoon and yes, it’'s dry. 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 513-248-7130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.
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Community BUSINESS UPDATE Local advertising and community leader Bonnie White was honored at ADCLUB Cincinnati’s annual Silver Medal Luncheon meeting, May 21. S h e received the American Advertising Federation’s White Silver Medal Award, one of the most prestigious advertising honors given to an individual by local peers. White currently works as the CEO and founder of Bonnie K. White & Associates, Inc. in Montgomery. Established in 1982, it is the oldest female owned full-service advertising agency in Cincinnati. She previously worked as an account executive and director of children’s programming at WCPO-TV, contest coordinator and assistant to producer of children’s programming at WLWT-TV and associate producer at WCET-TV.
Career event
Liberty National Life Insurance Co., a subsidiary of the Torchmark Corp., will hold a grand opening and job interview event Wednesday, July 22, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Cincinnati - Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. Interviews are at 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. The company is seeking to appoint more than 100 sales agents and sales management positions initially, with the possibility of additional growth in the future, at its many new branch offices in the Cincinnati area. No experience necessary. Liberty National says that it provides complete training and the opportunity for rapid advancement at every level. Job seekers who are unable to attend should call 248-0967 or e-mail LNLCincy@gmail.com to schedule an alternate interview time. For more information, visit www.libnat.com/lnlrecruiting.
Frost Brown Todd announced Beth Schneider Naylor of Montgomery has been named a Sustaining Member of the Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC). Membership in this organization is by invitation only, and is extended to the leading product liability defense attorneys in the country. Naylor is the fourth Frost Brown Todd attorney invited to PLAC. PLAC is a non-profit association with more than 100 corporate members representing a broad cross-section of American and international product manufacturers. These companies seek to contribute to the improvement and reform of law in the United States and elsewhere, with emphasis on the law governing the liability of manufacturers of products. Naylor, a member in the firm’s Cincinnati office, acts as counsel for manufacturers and distributors, coordinating products liability defense nationwide, developing liability prevention programs and handling a wide variety of related business matters. On behalf of
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her clients, she has defended a variety of products including power and hand tools, torches, playground equipment, cookware, appliances, industrial equipment and chemicals, among others. She has represented clients in products liability matters in over 35 states.
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Hamilton County public health urges healthy swimming habits As area residents jump into the pool to cool off this summer, Hamilton County Public Health wants everyone to understand the healthy swimming habits that can prevent the spread of recreational water illnesses, specifically Cryptosporidium – commonly known as Crypto. “There are several simple steps I urge swimmers to take to ensure that everyone has a safe swimming experience this summer,” Hamilton County Health Commissioner Tim Ingram said. “If you visit a pool, please do your part to keep it germ free.” Swimmers can become infected with recreation water illnesses – like diarrhea – by swallowing, breathing or having contact with contaminated water from swimming pools. Swimmers who are ill may contaminate the water, posing a health risk for the healthy swimmers in the pool.
Chlorine kills most germs over time, but some germs – like Crypto – can survive in chlorinated water up to several days. That is why it is important for pool users to practice healthy swimming habits, including: 1. Do not swim and don’t allow children to swim when experiencing diarrhea. You can spread germs in the water and make other people sick. 2. Don’t swallow the pool water and try to avoid getting any in your mouth. 3. Practice good hygiene. Shower before swimming and wash your hands after using the toilet or changing diapers. Germs on your body end up in the water. 4. Take children on bathroom breaks or change diapers often. 5. Change diapers in a bathroom, not poolside. Germs can spread to surfaces and objects in and around the pool and spread illness.
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July 15, 2009
Students recognized for Leadership and Service As members of the Northeast Community Challenge Youth Coalition since their freshman year of high school, Rachel Wolkoff and Nicholas Calangi were recognized for their longstanding involvement in and dedication to youthdriven initiatives which address leadership development, community service and teen health issues. They were recipients of the Howard Barns Youth Memorial Scholarship. Wolkoff, a Sycamore High School graduate, will attend the University of Cincinnati. Calangi, a Moeller High School graduate, will attend Loyola University Chicago. The scholarship is awarded in honor of Howard Barns, former assistant superintendent of Sycamore schools who played an instrumental role in the development of the Northeast Community Challenge Coalition, whose mission is to promote healthy communities-healthy youth. The NECC Youth Coali-
RELIGION
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Ascension Lutheran Church
Ascension’s Sunday worship service is at 10 a.m. Sunday school and adult forum begin at 9 a.m. A nursery is provided during the worship service. An Adult Forum Discussion Series is on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. Led by Pastor Josh Miller, the “Nooma” series is a short film followed by discussion which speaks directly to questions of faith and life. Each session is self contained. The community is invited to participate in this adult discussion series as well as Sunday School for children which also begins at 9 a.m. The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288; www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.
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From left: Nicholas Calangi, Rachel Wolkoff and Nicholas Schlie. tion Recognition award was given to Nicholas Schlie, a Sycamore High School graduate, will attend Ohio State University. Schlie was recognized for his strength of character, leadership as a role model, and commitment to the mission of the Youth Coalition. Bruce Besso, NECC president, presented the awards June 10 during the Northeast Community Challenge Youth Coalition recognition event at the University of Cincinnati Raymond Wal-
ters College. NECC Youth Coalition seniors Nick Calangi, Adam Robke, Nick Schlie, Rachel Wolkoff, Mark Gottschlich, Rachel Pittman, Rebekah Pittman, Mary Price and Austin Zekoff were also recognized for their involvement in the development of projects that promote positive youth development. Michele Gottschlich, vice president of NECC executive board, was recognized by Loretta Novince, grant project director, for her support as an advisor to the youth coalition.
The center is hosting a Mexican Fiesta from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, in Cafe Chabad. The Mexican buffet includes fish tacos, fajitas, tortillas, burritos, nachos, guacamole and more. There is a cash bar available. Music is by Zumba. The event is open to adults only. The cost is $22, $18 by July 26; Half price admission for friends. Reservations are required, and are available online. Call 793-5200 or visit www.chabadba.com. The address is 3977 Hunt Road, Blue Ash; 793-5200.
Church of God of Prophecy
The church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible Study is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 8105 Beech Ave., Deer Park; 793-7422.
Church of the Saviour United Methodist
The church is hosting an Ice Cream Social from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Sunday, July 19. The event
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includes hot dogs, chips, lemonade and ice cream. The church is hosting Playdate in the Park “Fun in the Water” at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at Sharon Woods. Snack for the kids and water toys provided. Call the church for details and to make a reservation. School Supplies are being collected for the children at Wesley Chapel in Over the Rhine. Vendors are needed for the Fall Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Crafters and vendors are invited to call the church for details. Summer Reading Group will discuss “The Middle Place” by Kelly Corrigan from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 27. Call the church for details. Summer Day Camps are scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for most weeks for the summer. Call for details and to register. A fee is requested. Science and Nature Fun is July 21-23; and Puppets and Clowning Around is July 28-30. Disciple Bible Study is open for registration for fall classes. Disciple Bible Study is an intensive 32-34 week study of the Bible that includes elements of fellowship, prayer, video, Bible study and discussion. Call the church for details and a list of classes. Give Moms a Break is from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. It is open to children 6 months-kindergarten. The cost is $10 for one child and $15 for families of two or more. Reservations can be made by calling the church office. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.
Connections Christian Church
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New Church of Montgomery
The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m., Sundays and Divine Providence Study Group the first four Sundays of the month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The church is located at 9035 E. Kemper Road, Montgomery; 4899572.
St. Paul Community United Methodist Church
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 continuing the summer series “Being an Efficiently Effective Family for Christ,” Sunday, July 19, with the message “Like FatherLike Son-Like Daughter!” based on the scripture reading Ephesians 4:1-7. The church is hosting Camp E.D.G.E. from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 2024. Cokesbury’s Camp E.D.G.E 2009 takes your children to an extreme adventure camp where they “Experience and Discover God Everywhere.” Camp E.D.G.E. includes rockin’ contemporary music, mind-boggling science activities, extreme sports videos, cool and challenging crafts, and larger-than-life games such as Extreme Bobsled Team, Full-Size Foosball and Bethlehem Bolt. Online registration is available at www.stpaulcommunityumc.org. There is no registration fee. For more information, contact Marlene Kane, director of Children’s Ministries St. Paul CUMC, at 8918181, ext. 306; or e-mail mkane_stpaulumc@yahoo.com. The church is at 8221 Miami Road, Madeira; 891-8181; www.stpaulcommunityumc.org.
Sycamore Christian Church
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Carrie Crock Cavanaugh and James Chadwick (Chad) Patrick of Mason, Ohio are pleased to announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is a Marketing Manager of 3DVision Technologies. The future groom is the President and CEO of Meadowview Regional Hospital in Maysville, Kentucky. The couple plans to wed in the spring of 2010.
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.
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932-7691 Holy Eucharist 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am Nursery Care Provided 5 min. from K-71 via Rt. 48
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793-6169
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AMERICAN BAPTIST
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EVANGELICAL FREE 5910 Price Road, Milford 831-3770 www.faithchurch.net
Sunday Morning 9:30am & 11:00am
Wednesday Evening 6:00pm - Buffet Dinner Worship and Small Group 6:45pm - Programs and Classes for all ages.
Classes for all ages.
Services 8:00 am, 9:15 am & 11:00am Steve Lovellette, Senior Pastor Nursery proivided at all services
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LUTHERAN ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH
EPISCOPAL Saint Anne, West Chester
6461 Tylersville Rd. (1/2 mile W. of Cin-Day)
513-779-1139
Sun 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. Nursery Sun 9:15 -10:45 www.saintanne-wc.org
7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery (East of I-71 on Pfeiffer Rd) Worship Schedule 10:00 a.m. Worship and Holy Communion Baby sitter provided Pastor: Josh Miller ascensionlutheranchurch.com
Good Shepherd (E LCA) www.goodshepherd.com
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5125 Drake Road in Indian Hill 561-4220 www.armstrongchapel.org
Greg Stover, Senior Pastor
(1 mile west of Montgomery Rd) Services & Sunday School: 9:00am & 10:45am Nursery Available
Nathan Custer, Stanley Lawrence, Assoc. Pastors Lee Tyson, Pastor to Students Traditional Worship in the Old Chapel worship 8:20am Traditonal Worship in the Sanctuary 9:40am Contemporary Worship in the Sanctuary 11:11am Christian Education at 8:20, 8:45, 9:40 & 11:00am Youth Christian Education at 9:40am Nursery Care at 9:40 and 11:11am Youth Ministeries Wednesday Nights at 7:00pm
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Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided
Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor
6635 Loveland-Miamiville Rd. (across from Oasis Golf Course) Ph. 513-677-9866 www.epiphanyumc.org Contemporary Services: Saturdays 5pm & Sundays 9:00am Traditional Service: Sunday - 10:30 am
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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Mason United Methodist Church 6315 S. Mason-Montgomery Rd. (near Tylersville Rd. intersection) 513-398-4741 8:30 & 11:00 AM Traditional Worship 9:45 AM Contemporary Worship 1:30 PM Esperanza Viva, Hispanic Worship 9:40 & 11:00 AM Sunday School Childcare available www.masonumc.org
Sharonville United Methodist
8:15 & 11am Traditional Service & Kingdom Kids 9:30am Contemporary Worship & Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all ages Infant care available for all services
3751 Creek Rd.
513-563-0117
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(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
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513-891-9768 Ken Bashford, Pastor
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Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am
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Children’s Church...10:30-11:30am Sunday School For All Ages 9:30am Our mission is to worship God & share Jesus’ transforming love and salvation.
NorthStar Vineyard Community Church
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On the record POLICE REPORTS Identity theft
None reported.
Theft
Arrests/citations
Incidents/investigations Missing persons
Account opened without consent at 7875 Montgomery Rd., June 12.
Watch valued at $29.95 removed at 7875 Montgomery Rd., June 11. A 16-year-old female failed to return Cell phone valued at $10 removed at home from a party at Weller Rd., 7875 Montgomery Rd., June 25. July 3. Cigarettes valued at $107 removed at Person injured 10809 Montgomery Rd., June 18. at 10555 Montgomery Rd., June 29. Sunglasses valued at $220 removed Telecommunications harassment at 7875 Montgomery Rd., June at 10291 Buxton ln., June 24. 23. DVD player valued at $130 removed Theft at 8453 Darnell Ave., June 15. A woman said someone took a 28Tools valday suply of ued at Oxycontin and $800 28-day supply On the Web removed of at 4321 Hydrocodone Our interactive CinciNavigator from a vehicle map allows you to pinpoint the loction Myrtle Ave., June at Btehsda of police reports in your 15. North Hospital neighborhood. Visit: $20 at 10500 MontCincinnati.com/columbiatownship removed gomery Rd., at 7875 Cincinnati.com/deerpark July 2. MontSomeone took a Cincinnati.com/madeira gomery Compaq laptop Cincinnati.com/silverton Rd., June computer, Cincinnati.com/sycamoretownship 22. value $1,000, Vehicle and a computentered and purse and contents of er case, value $50 at 7333 Pfeiffer unknown value removed at 8450 Rd., June 29. Blue Ash Rd., June 19. Vehicle entered and $10 removed at 7636 Glenover Dr., June 13. Vehicle entered and stereo equipment valued at $530 removed at 9949 Arrests/citations Voyager Way, June 12. Jessica Lee, 19, 4811 Yarmouth iPod and camera valued at $600 Place, theft at 7913 Montgomery removed at 8911 Paw Paw Ln., Rd., June 10. May 29. Nicola Cruz, 22, 4811 Yarmouth $5 removed from vehicle at 4657 Place, theft at 7913 Montgomery Orchard Ln., June 4. Rd., June 10. Camera and knives valued at $775 Juvenile Male, 17, theft at 7875 removed at 9003 Patricks Glenn Montgomery Rd., June 1. Ln., June 13. Juvenile Male, 18, possession of marijuana at Trotters Chase, May 21. Arthur Havey, 18, 8239 Abbott Ln., possession of marijuana at Trotters Chase, May 21. Leroy Bishop, 52, 217 W. 12th St., theft at 7800 Montgomery Rd., June 25. • Chef prepared meals Joshua General, 19, 4709 Citation Continental breakfast, Ct., theft at 7913 Montgomery lunch and dinner Rd., June 17. Lauren Taylor, 19, 9545 West Ave., theft at 7875 Montgomery Rd., • Scheduled transportation June 15. to appointments Juvenile female, 14, theft at 7800 Montgomery Rd., June 19. • Housekeeping Rene Kramer, 26, 36 W. Court St., theft at 7913 Montgomery Rd., June 17. • Security and safety Trina Paris, 24, 28 W. Pike St., theft at systems 7913 Montgomery Rd., June 17. Geraldines Tomenta, 52, 5531 Hamil• Wellness program ton Ave., theft at 7913 Montgomery Rd., June 24. Juvenile male, 16, complicity at 7800 • A variety of coordinated Montgomery Rd., June 13. activities & social events Juvenile female, 14, theft at 7800 Montgomery Rd., June 23. • Beauty and barber shop Aletha Thomas, 39, 5820 Kinoll Ave., theft at 7800 Montgomery Rd., June 13. • All utilities included Shannon Paasch, 19, 180 Cedar Dr., (except phone, theft at 7875 Montgomery Rd., cable TV & internet) June 8. Amanda Chen, 19, 167 Stone Creek Dr., theft at 7875 Montgomery • And much more! Rd., June 5. Kristin Cato, 29, 7 West Chestnut, theft at 7875 Montgomery Rd., June 5. Juvenile female, 17, theft at 7875 Montgomery Rd., June 10. Donald Meadows, 49, 3580 Haven St., theft, criminal tools at 7875 Montgomery Rd., May 31. Natashia Alexandra, 20, 4617 Prescott Ave., theft at 7800 U.S. 22, June 4. Brittany Appleberry, 21, 5381 Salem Bend Dr., theft at 7800 U.S. 22, June 4. Michelle Larson, 28, 7292 Rita Ln., operating motor vehicle intoxicated at 8300 block of Miami Ave., May 31. Brandon Ernst, 20, 7706 Plainfield Rd., open container at 8707 Lancasater Ave., June 8. Brian Spears, 19, 7518 Plainfield Rd., open container at 8707 Lancasater Ave., June 8. Jerome Harris, 39, 10280 Claxton Tr., open container at East Galbraith Rd. and Ronald Reagan Highway, June 10. Emily Neilson, 33, 2016 W. Galbraith Rd., possession of marijuana at East Galbraith Rd. and Ronald Reagan Highway, June 10. Juvenile female, 16, theft at 7875 Montgomery Rd., June 3.
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Unauthorized use of motor vehicle
Vehicle used without consent at 11987 4th Ave., May 26.
SYMMES TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations
Jennifer Alex, 19, 3702 Oakmount Dr., disorderly conduct at 11790 Snider Rd., June 19. Stephen Beard, 25, 1803 Courtland Ave., disorderly conduct at 11790 Snider Rd., June 19. Anthony Mcdonald, 18, 5628 Fernwick Ave., disorderly conduct at 11790 Snider Rd., June 19. Juvenile male, 17, disorderly conduct at 11790 Snider Rd., June 19. Juvenile male, 16, theft at 9148 Union Cemetery Rd., June 4.
Incidents/investigations Burglary
Clothing, shoes, purses and DVDs of unknown value removed at 8776 Donovan Ct., June 3. TV’s of unknown value removed at 8723 Birchbark Dr., May 21. Reported at 8779 Apalachee Ct., June 12.
Criminal damaging
Vehicle mirror and body damaged at 9308 Greenhedge Ln., June 20.
Theft
Merchandise of unknown value removed at 11315 Montgomery Rd., May 29. Purse and contents of unknown value removed at 9141 Fields Ertel Rd., June 18. $220 removed from purse at 5901 E. Galbraith Rd., June 20. Merchandise of unknown value
About police reports
The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: Blue Ash, Chief Chris Wallace, 745-8573. Montgomery, Chief Don Simpson, 985-1600. Sycamore Township, 7927254. Symmes Township, Lt. Dan Reid 683-3444.
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-8 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A 2010 TAX BUDGET
Unauthorized use of motor vehicle Vehicle used without permission of owner at 8597 Harper’s Pointe Dr., June 6.
ORDINANCE NO. 2009-25 AMENDING THE DISTRICT MAP ESTAB LISHED IN THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLUE ASH, PART ELEV EN, PLANNING AND ZONING CODE, CHAPTER 1141, AND THUS THE BOUNDA RIES OF THE DISTRICTS AS APPROVED ON MARCH 13, 2003, BY PLACING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE, CURRENTLY ZONED R-3 RESIDENTIAL AND LOCATED NEAR THE NORTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST CORNERS OF BLUE ASH ROAD AND ALPINE AVENUE, IN THE C-2 PLANNED COMMER CIAL DISTRICT, INCLUDING PARCEL 241 OF BOOK 612, PAGE 60 OF THE HAMIL TON COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE RECORDS AND PORTIONS OF THE RIGHTOF-WAY ADJACENT TO THIS PARCEL ORDINANCE NO. 2009-33 AMENDING PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 2008-16 REGARDING PHASE II OF THE RECREATION CENTER EXPANSION AND RENOVATION PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2009-35 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REQUEST THE HAMILTON COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS TO CONVEY REAL PROPERTY ON LEBANON AVENUE TO THE CITY OF BLUE ASH AND AUTHOR IZING SUBSEQUENT DISPOSITION OF SAID PROPERTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2009-36 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SIGNAGE GRANT OF EASE MENT OVER PARCEL 11 OF BOOK 612, PAGE 131 OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE RECORDS (5371 PFEIFFER ROAD) FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CURRENT OWNER OF PARCEL 13, BOOK 612, PAGE 131 OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE RECORDS (5535 PFEIFFER ROAD); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
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ORDINANCE NO. 2009-37 AMENDING AND ENACTING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF PART 3 TRAFFIC CODE AND PART 5 GENERAL OFFENSES CODE OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLUE ASH, OHIO, INCORPORAT ING CHANGES IN STATE LAW AND OTHER RELATED PROVISIONS; AND DECLAR ING AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2009-38 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORATION (ICMA-RC) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2009-39 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE REED HARTMAN HIGHWAY REHABILITA TION PROJECT FOR THE UNIT PRICES AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED BID SUMMARY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGEN CY
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ORDINANCE NO. 2009-41 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT (SELFCONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS [SCBA]) FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $173,334; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2009-42 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW A CONTRACT WITH THE DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO, GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2010 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $43,813.96; AND DECLARING AN EMER GENCY Susan K. Bennett Deputy Clerk of Council 1001483987
Incidents/investigations Aggravated menacing
Reported at 8693 Wicklow Ave., June 7.
Assault
Victim bit on arm at 8946 Blue Ash Rd., May 28. Victim struck in face and head at 8655 Lancaster St., June 21.
Breaking and entering
Attempt made to enter construction site at 7875 Montgomery Rd., June 3. Business entered at 7346 Kenwood Rd., June 8.
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Criminal damaging
Vehicle tire damaged at 8684 Wicklow, June 25. Food damaged at 7806 School Rd., June 17. Vehicle damaged at 8935 Applewood Dr., June 11. Mailbox damaged at 8526 Concord Hills Ci., June 12. Vehicle top damaged at 8685 Sturbridge Dr., May 29.
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removed at 8675 Fields Ertel Rd., June 23. Attempt made at 8675 E. Kemper Rd., June 17. Gun valued at $551.50 removed at 9951 Alydar Ct., June 22. $500 in lottery tickets removed at 8322 E. Kemper Rd., June 5. Merchandise valued at $130 removed at 9365 Fields Ertel Rd., June 9. Dealer tag of unknown value removed at 9101 Colerain Ave., June 8. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 8675 Fields Ertel Rd., June 17. Purse and contents of unknown value removed at 9950 Kuglermill Rd., June 14. Camera, Ipod and currency valued at $1, 098 removed at 10487 Stablehand Dr., June 9.
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Key fob, cell phone, cigarettes of unknown value removed at 4026 Trebor Dr., June 11.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SYMMES TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, will hold a Special Meeting on July 15, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public comment regarding the recent 2009 Flower Show held at Symmes Park. The Board will also establish bid opening date for the Kempergrove Headwall Project and approve a proposed lease for the Meade property. This meeting will be held at the Township Admin. Bldg., 9323 Union Cemetery Road. John C. Borchers Fiscal Officer, Symmes Township 804893/1001483446
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July 15, 2009
DEATHS Russell S. Adams
Russell S. Adams, 78, of Fort Myers, Fla., and formerly of Norwood died July 5. He was on the Sycamore School Board from 1972 to 1988. Survived by wife, Peggy Adams, RN (retired) of Norwood, Ohio; three sons, Daniel A. Adams, Marketing Director of Holiday Inn Sanibel Beach Resort, Russell D. Adams, General Manager of US MicroJet and Elliot L. Adams, Vice President of General Tool Co.; and four grandchildren, Alexa, Emily, Grace and
David Adams. Services were at the Iona-Hope Episcopalian Church in Fort Myers, Fla.
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Jane Ryberg
Jane (nee Vance) Ryberg, 76, of Montgomery died July 3. Survived by daughter, Suellen (Scott) Biser; grandchildren, Erin Bullard, Cara (Matt) VanDoren and Alex, Nick and Cassie Ryberg; and sibling, Mary Ellen (Bill) Matulavich. Preceded in death by husband, Robert D. Ryberg; son, Mark Ryberg; and sibling, Susan Gilson.
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Services were July 11 at MihovkRosencaker Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597; or League for Animal Welfare, 4193 Taylor Road, Batavia, OH 45103.
Metro announces summer service changes Metro’s summer service change went into effect May 31. The following routes have schedule changes: • Route 4 – Montgomery Rd. corridor • Route 23X – Tri-
County Express • Route 66 – Blue Ash Job Connection • Route 72 – Kings Island Job Connection Two routes have more significant changes:
• Route 66 Blue Ash Job Connection. • Route 72 Kings Island. The new May 31 bus schedules are on www.gometro.com. Call 621-4455.
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