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Shofar, so good
Chabad Jewish Center’s nationally acclaimed Shofar Factory will be staging two free presentations at 1:30 and 3 p.m. in the Kroger Kosher department Sunday, Sept. 13. While filling your cart with Matzah balls, gefilte fish, freshcut roast, and more, the entire family will be entertained while making a Shofar from scratch. SEE LIFE, B1
Two new on Indian HIll board
Regardless of who wins in the Nov. 3 elections, the Indian Hill Exempted Village School District Board of Education will soon have a new look. Elizabeth Johnston is the only incumbent up for re-election this year, as Ted Jaroszewicz and Barb Hopewell have decided not to return to the Board of Education. SEE STORY, A4
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Volume 46 Number 29 © 2009 The Community Press ALL RIGHTS RESERVED The Hamilton County library levy on the Nov. 3 ballot is a 1mill levy. The millage was listed incorrectly in the Sept. 2 Northeast Suburban Life.
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Chambers, associations are making a concerted effort to help communities
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Montgomery Mayor Gerri Harbison is welcoming two new business initiatives in the city. “The formation of viable business groups is always important and beneficial to our city,” Harbison said. “With the premier of the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce and Prosper Montgomery – a group of businesses located in our historic district – our businesses have been energized and able to network with each other. “In this economy, this is a great tool to maintain the viability of our business community within Montgomery,” Harbison said. The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, established in June, is the brainchild of chamber Executive Director Paul Myers of Myers Associates Inc. The group already has about 15 members. Myers said the chamber will emphasize business development, visibility, networking and support – and that its “Montgomery First” pledge shows those that those words are more than just talk. “This is a commitment by chamber members to give a Montgomery business the first opportunity to conduct business with them prior to conducting a transaction with a non-Montgomery business,” he said. Myers said there are many benefits to having a chamber of commerce. “A single voice speaking for business concerns is an advantage to the business community,” he said. “Whether you are a small, medium, or large company,” Myers said, “a chamber is the ideal way to network and explore the business opportunities with individuals from other companies.” Harbison is scheduled to speak about Montgomery’s business climate Thursday, Sept. 10, as part of the chamber’s new “Mont-
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Montgomery Mayor Gerri Harbison is one of the first guest speakers the newly formed Montgomery Chamber of Commerce is inviting to its “Montgomery Morning” series of presentations about the city’s economic outlook. gomery Morning” series. The series will feature speakers discussing issues of importance to the business community. Harbison will take the podium at 7:30 a.m. at Ohio National Financial Services, 1 Financial Way. Not a traditional chamber of commerce, “Prosper Montgomery” is a recent city initiative to work with businesses in the historic district on marketing strategies. The Blue Ash Business Association is 20 years old, but something new is brewing with the 95member group in Blue Ash. “Our new Web site is launching soon; hopefully we have worked out some kinks that will make it easier for all of our members to interact with us in many ways,” said BABA President Gloria Cook of Sibcy Cline. Cook said the group’s “main focus is to highlight our members’ businesses and networking among our members, as well as
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Blue Ash Business Association President: Gloria Cook Dues: $175 a year No. of members: About 95 Phone: NA E-mail:
year, depending upon the number of employees No. of members: 15 Phone: 574-0957 E-mail: pmyers@myersassociates.org Web site: www.montgomeryohiochamber ofcommerce.com Point of interest: Formed in June
gloriacook@sibcycline.com Web site: www.babusiness.org Point of interest: Will soon launch a new Web site Montgomery Chamber of Commerce Executive Director: Paul Myers Dues: Range from $360 to $1,250 a giving back to the community through Matthew 25: (Ministries) and Hike for Hospice.” She said the group also funds a college scholarship and sponsors a trade show in the spring. “We like to be out in the Blue
Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Top officer: John Harris Dues: Ranges from $425 to $950 depending number employees Phone: 336-0125 E-mail:info@necchamber.org Web site:www.necchamber.org Ash community to show support for each others’ businesses as well as interacting at Blue Ash activities such as the opening of the new Recreation Center and working at the Taste of Blue Ash,” Cook said.
New dropoff for Symmes yard waste in 2010 By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
Starting in 2010, Symmes Township residents can drop off yard waste at LA Supply on Loveland-Madeira Road. Township Administrator Gerald Beckman said that during the months of the brush dropoff program, township employees are working extra hours with road projects and at the parks and that having another yard waste dropoff run by the township would cost more
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“I think we’d save some money,” Beckman said. They have also offered to give the township back the chippings from the yard waste, which the township uses on many of the area park paths. He also said it would help keep the township employees from being overworked. LA Supply will collect yard waste during store hours. The township will continue holding monthly dropoffs between the months of April and October.
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102nd annual Lawn Fete Festival Community Press Staff Report
Sycamore Presbyterian Church celebrates the 102nd anniversary of its Lawn Fete Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12. Beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting until dark, this year’s Lawn Fete features a live auction, games for all ages, hay rides, food and
drinks, books, trinkets and treasures for sale and a chicken dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Also back from last year are the popular antique appraisals, where certified appraisers will provide background information and a monetary value to personal collectibles, the classic and
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custom car cruise-in and a silent auction. Each year, proceeds from Lawn Fete are donated to other charitable organizations. This year they include: Comfort Foundation, which ministers to the needs of orphans and underprivileged children in northern Russia City Gospel Mission of Cincinnati, which empowers the urban poor to move from poverty to productivity and accountability and supports churches in their
efforts to serve urban poor SPC Student National Mission Trip 2010, supports the mission work and spiritual growth and development of the youth of Sycamore Presbyterian Church Complete information about the 102nd annual Lawn Fete can be found at www.sycamorechurch.org. Sycamore Presbyterian Church was founded in 1796, Sycamore Presbyterian Church is a 1,000 member church located in northeast Cincinnati. In addition to Sunday worship services, it offers an accredited daycare center, adult programming, music programming and engaging Children’s, Junior High and Senior High Ministries. More information about Sycamore can be found at www.sycamorechurch.org.
Each year, proceeds from Lawn Fete are donated to other charitable organizations.
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No more business as usual
Earlier this year, the city of Montgomery bought the Business Club of Montgomery property on Ted Gregory Way where the club has discontinued operations after hosting high-school dances, Halloween parties and community club meetings for some six decades. Montgomery bought the property for $110,000. The demolition work cost $23,378, but the city has secured a grant from the Urban Land Assistance Program – administered through the Hamilton County Development Company – that will cover $20,000 of that amount. Montgomery is inviting residents to visit its Web site at www.ci.montgomery.oh.us and participate in a public forum on how Montgomery can best use the property, which is a couple blocks from Montgomery Road in the city’s Heritage District.
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expertise to examine the schools’ enrollment, demographic, academic and financial parameters. His efforts convinced the district to adopt a “data-driven” approach to financial planning and decision-making in 2004. This enabled the schools to hold
growth in expenses to under 2.5 percent annually and helped convince voters to pass two levy initiatives in 2004 and 2009. As a result of recent changes in the state education budget and realized cost reductions in the Sycamore
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Community Press Staff Report Regardless of who wins in the Nov. 3 elections, the Indian Hill Exempted Village School District Board of Education will soon have a new look. Elizabeth Johnston is the only incumbent up for reelection this year, as Ted Jaroszewicz and Barb Hopewell have decided not to return to the Board of Education. Board members Tim Sharp and Molly Barber are not up for re-election until
2011. Vying for Jaroszewicz’s and Hopewell’s seats will be Karl Grafe, Kim Martin Lewis and Sourushe Zandvakili. Jaroszewicz said it was simply time to move aside to allow new candidates to step up. “I’ve done two terms and we need people with new ideas and new energy,” he said. Hopewell reiterated those statements, noting she’s been on the board for about 14 years.
She said while she’s enjoyed working with the schools, administration and parents, she felt it was time to move on. “It’s just basically time to focus my energy on other things,” Hopewell said. Here’s the slate of candidates for the Indian Hill Exempted Village School District Board of Education (three to be elected to fouryear terms): • Karl J. Grafe • Elizabeth Johnston • Kim Martin Lewis • Sourushe Zandvakili
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Sycamore High Class of 2009 rakes in scholarships Community Press Staff Report
Sycamore High School’s Class of 2009 won an impressive number of scholarships before graduating last spring. Here are the scholarship winners and the scholarships they won:
• Caroline Ibbotson – The University of Dayton Deans’ Merit Scholarship. • Kit James – The Procter and Gamble Fund Scholarship. • Sumeet Jetha – University of Dayton Deans’ Merit Scholarship. • Jaimee Johnson – Miami University Ohio Achievement Scholarship; Miami University Ohio Merit Scholarship; Miami University Anna Logan Scholarship; Miami University Miami Grant. • Molly Johnson – Xavier University Presidential Scholarship. • Emily Johnstal – Miami University Ohio Achievement Scholarship; Miami University Ohio Merit Scholarship; Miami University Edward and Mary Rue Scholarship; University of Dayton Deans’ Merit Scholarship. Lydia Grace Wu Memorial Scholarship. • William Johnston – Indiana University Distinction Scholarship; Wake Forest University College Scholarship; Miami University Miami Grant. • Jared Kamrass – The Ohio State University Provost Scholarship. • Rose Kaplan – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Johathan Baldwin Turner Scholarship; University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign Dennis and Mildred Boyd Scholarship; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Scholarship; Purdue University Presidential Scholarship; Purdue University Fred J. Babel Scholarship; The Ohio State University Trustees Scholarship; The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Scholarship; University of Cincinnati-Cincinnatus Century Scholarship. • Gabriela Rose Keeton – The Ohio State University Provost Scholarship; The Ohio State University Morrill Scholars Excellence; Denison University Founders Scholar; The George Washington University Board of Trustees Scholarship; Loyola University Maryland Claver Scholarship; University of Miami (FL) Dean’s Scholarship. • Jenna Kelly – University of South Carolina Woodrow Scholars Award: Ohio University Gateway Scholarship. • William Kiley – University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Scholarship; Leslie Knotts Scholarship. • Elizabeth King – Dartmouth College Endowed Scholarship; Case Western Reverve University Trustees’ Scholarship; The University of Pittsburg University Scholar Scholarship; Emory University Liberal Arts Scholarship; Phillip Brown Memorial Scholarship. • Jessica Kirschner – Sam Walton Community Scholarship; Blue Ash Woman’s Club Scholarship; Dr. Orval M. Conner Scholarship; Montgomery Woman’s Club Scholarship. • Lauren Kley – National Merit Consol Energy Scholarship; Cincinnati Georgia Tech
Club Scholarship; Purdue University-Trustees’ Scholar Scholarship; Cincinnati Alumni Georgia Tech Scholarship. • Gus Klofta – Butler University Academic Scholarship; University of CincinnatiCincinnatus Century Scholarship. • Radhika Krishna – University of Cincinnati-Cincinnatus Century Scholarship. • Daniel Krzyminski – The Ohio State University Provost Scholarship; Sycamore Athletic Hall Of Fame Scholarship. • Corbin Lay – University of CincinnatiCincinnatus Century Scholarship. • Elizabeth Leblond – Centre College Drama Scholarship; Centre College-Centre Award Scholarship; Otterbein College President’s Scholar Award; Otterbein College Premier Department Award; University of Dayton President’s Merit Scholarship; Denison University Founders Scholarship; Earlham College Presidential Honors Scholarship. • Chig-En Lee – University of Dayton Dean’s Merit Scholarship. • Joseph Lee – Franklin & Marshall College Dean Scholarship; Oberlin College-John Frederick Scholarship; The Procter & Gamble Fund Scholarship; Miami University Jane and James Denham Scholarship; Miami University Dillman Scholarship Fund; Oberlin College John Frederick Oberlin Scholar Scholarship; Earlham College Presidential Honors Scholarship; Saint Louis University Dean’s Tuition Scholarship; Saint Louis University Dean’s Residence Scholarship; Xavier University Trustee Scholarship; University of Dayton President’s Merit Scholarship; The Ohio State University Provost Scholarship. • A. Lekhi – University of CincinnatiCincinnatus Century Scholarship. • Sonia Lillaney – University of Dayton Father Chaminade Award. • Daniel Listo – Cincinnati State Technical & Community College Athletic Grant-In-Aid For Soccer. • Chris Lo – The Procter & Gamble Fund Scholarship; University of CincinnatiCincinnatus Century Scholarship; Sycamore Engineering and Architecture Scholarship. • Stephen Lo – University of CincinnatiCincinnatus Century Scholarship; SHS Scholarship In Memory Of John Meeker. • Tara Lucian – American UniversityNational Merit Scholarship; American University Presidential Scholarship; The Procter & Gamble Fund Scholarship. • Ronald Lutterbie – Otterbein College Endowed Scholarship; Otterbein College Dean’s Leadership Award; Otterbein College Alumni Scholarship. • Vivek Mandan – University of Cincinnati-Cincinnatus Century Scholarship. • Charles Manion – University of Cincinnati-Cincinnatus Century Scholarship; University of Cincinnati Wolfstein Scholarship; The Ohio State University Provost Scholarship; San Francisco Art Institute Dean’s Scholarship; Pratt Institute Presidential Merit Based Scholarship. • Ben Marsh – Xavier University Honor Award; Xavier University Grant; University of Dayton Dean’s Merit Scholarship; University of Dayton Founder’s Grant; Denison University Denison Grant; Butler University Butler Grant; Wittenberg University Academic Achievement Scholarship; Wittenberg University Directors Grant; SHS Scholarship In Memory Of Josh Lutterbein.
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Because of the number of scholarships won by members of the Sycamore High School Class of 2009, Northeast Suburban Life is running the names over three weeks: Sept. 2: Last names A-H This week: Last names I-R Sept. 16: Last names S-Z. • Kathleen Mayer – Indiana University Distinction Scholarship. • Matthew Mendelsohn – The Ohio State University Provost Scholarship. • Megan Merk – Ohio University Gateway Scholarship; Eastern Kentucky University Regents Scholarship; University of Dayton Dean’s Merit Scholarship. • Joshua Meyer – Ohio University Gateway Scholarship. • Jennifer Miller – University of Dayton Dean’s Merit Scholarship; The Ohio State University Trustees Scholarship. • Aeliya Mohsin – University of Cincinnati Darwin T. Turner Scholar Scholarship; The Ohio State University Trustees’ Scholarship; University of Cincinnati• Cincinnatus Century Scholarship. • Matthew Moler – Ohio University Gateway Scholarship; University of CincinnatiCincinnatus Century Scholarship. • Charles Moody – Miami UniversityMiami Grant; Miami University Ruth E. Newland Scholarship; Miami University Ohio Achievement Scholarship; Miami University U.S. Bancorp Scholarship; The Ohio State University Maximus Scholarship; Denison University Founders Scholarship; Indiana University Recognition Scholarship. • Leah Morris – The University of Rhode Island Ram Award; Drexel University Trustee Award; Drexel University Dean’s Scholarship; Kent State University Trustee Scholarship. • Meredith Murphy – Harvey Mudd College-Harvey S. Mudd Merit Award. • Rebecca Muskat – Southwestern University Ruter Scholar Award; Southwestern University AP/IB Recognition Award; Prescott College John Wesley Powell Scholarship; Prescott College Environmental and Social Justice Scholarship; Prescott College Dr. Charles Franklin Parker Founder’s Scholarship; Earlham College Presidential Honors Scholarship. • Gautam Nagendra – The University of Akron Scholarship Award. • Deepthi Nalluri – University of Cincinnati-Cincinnatus Century Scholarship; Ohio University Gateway Scholarship; The University of Akron Honors Merit Scholarship; The University of Akron Presidential Scholarship; The University of Akron Academic Scholarship; Bowling Green State University Heritage Scholarship; The University of Toledo Rocket Scholar Award; Wright State University Commended Scholarship; Wright State University Paul Laurence Dunbar Scholarship. • Mhadhumithaa Naresh – Charleston & Shirley Wang Scholarship. • Michael Natarus – Ohio University Gateway Scholarship. • Candice Nemoff – Kent State University Honors Scholar in Residence; Kent State
University Honors Scholarship; Kent State University Trustee Scholarship. • Max Nolan – Loyola University Chicago-Loyola Grant; Marquette University Ignatius/Magis Scholarship; Drexel University Dean’s Scholarship; University of Cincinnati Applied Sciences Scholarship; University of Cincinnati-Cincinnatus Century Scholarship; Miami University-Miami Grant; Miami University TEACH Grant; Loyola University Chicago Trustee Scholarship; Marquette University MU Grant; Temple University Temple Grant; Temple University-University Scholarship; University of Kentucky Flagship Scholarship. • Kaitlin O’Toole – University of Cincinnati-Cincinnatus Century Scholarship; College of Mount St. Joseph Presidential Scholarship; College of Mount St. Joseph Academic Achievement Award; Northern Kentucky University Achiever’s Scholarship. • Mia Obiekwe – University of Northwestern Ohio Athletic Basketball Scholarship. • Tolu Oginni – Miami University-Miami Excellence Award; Miami University A. R. McMicken Scholarship; Xavier University Francis Xavier Weninger Scholarship; Xavier University Honor Award; Oberlin College John Frederick Oberlin Scholarship. • Lamar Passmore – Urbana Athletic Grant-In-Aid. • Gus Perdikakis – Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church 2009 Anestis J. & Janeen D. Condorodis Scholarship; Holy Trinity St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Nicholas P. Bogis Memorial Award. • Matthew Phipps – Urbana Athletic Grant-In-Aid. • Rachel Pittman – Eastern Kentucky University Presidential Scholarship; Anne Neubeck Memorial Scholarship. • Rebekah Pittman – Eastern Kentucky University Regents Scholarship; Anne Neubeck Memorial Scholarship. • Vladlen Podolsky – Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship; St. Barnabas Scholarship. • Nicole Ponticos – HS Scholarship In Memory Of Michael Dillon. • Lydia Popp – Emory University-Emory College Grant; Emory University Oxford Grant; Saint Louis University Deans’ Scholarship; Saint Louis Deans’ Residence Scholarship; Huntingdon College James W. Wilson Scholarship; Huntingdon College Bellingrath Honors Scholarship; Tulane University-Tulane Scholarship; Tulane University Distinguished Scholar Award; University of Denver Chancellor Scholarship; University of Missouri Excellence Award. • Katherine Post – University of Dayton Deans’ Merit Scholarship. • Stephanie Post – Butler University Academic Scholarship; Butler University Designated Scholars in Education Award; Butler University Dr. John Morton-Finney Leadership Award. • Zachary Price – University of Dayton Dean’s Merit Scholarship. • David Pyles – Ohio University Gateway Scholarship. • Matthew Quantz – University of Cincinnati Army ROTC Scholarship. • Daniel Rajaiah – University of Dayton Father Chaminade Award. • Stephen Raithel – Kenyon College Science Scholarship; SHS Scholarship In Memory Of Eugene Luckey.
• Kirill Rastvorov – SHS Scholarship In Memory Of Lonnie Mahone. • Kavya Reddy – University of Cincinnati-Cincinnatus Scholarship; University of Dayton Deans’ Merit Scholarship. • Prachi Redkar – University of Cincinnati-Cincinnatus Century Scholarship. • Dana Reinhart – University of California Regents Scholarship; Purdue University Trustees Scholarship; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University Achievement Scholarship; University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign Robert W. Rogers Scholarship; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign LAS James Scholarship; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign LAS First Year Merit Scholarship; The Ohio State University Maximus Scholarship; The Ohio State University Medalist Scholarship. • Kallye Renner – University of the Cumberlands Academic Scholarship; University of the Cumberlands Christian Leadership Scholarship; University of the Cumberlands Marching/Concert Band Scholarship; University of the Cumberlands Legacy Scholarship. • Terhi Reponen – University of Cincinnati-Cincinnatus Century Scholarship; Purdue University Trustees Scholarship; The Ohio State University Maximus Scholarship; University of Cincinnati Chemical Engineering Scholarship; University of Cincinnati Choose Ohio First Scholarship; The Ohio State University Engineering Dean’s (W.H. Kidd) Award. • Matthew Retta – University of Cincinnati-Cincinnatus Century Scholarship. • Hans Rhenisch – University of Cincinnati-Cincinnatus Century Scholarship. • Lily Ricci – The Procter & Gamble Fund Scholarship. • Adam Robke – Bowling Green State University Centennial Scholarship; Bowling Green State University New Student Excellence Award; Bowling Green State University Alumni Legacy Scholarship; University of Kentucky Provost Scholarship; Indiana University Prestige Scholarship. • Anne Roessler – University of Cincinnati-Cincinnatus Founders Scholarship; University of Cincinnati Choose Ohio First Scholarship; University of Cincinnati McMicken Arts and Science Scholarship; University of Kentucky Legacy Tuition Program; University of Kentucky National Excellence Scholarship; Centre College President’s Scholarship; Denison University Founders Scholarship; Miami University Greater Cincinnati Alumni Chapter Scholarship; Miami University Miami Grant; Miami University Ohio Achievement Scholarship; Miami University Ohio Merit Scholarship; Centre College Brown Fellows Scholarship. • Brandon Rogers – University of Dayton Deans’ Merit Scholarship. • Marissa Rogoff – University of Cincinnati-Cincinnatus Century Scholarship; The Ohio State University Provost Scholarship; Ohio Northern University Dean’s Scholarship; Ohio Northern University Trustee Recognition Scholarship; University of Toldeo Rocket Scholar Award. • Michael Rollins – University of Cincinnati-Cincinnatus Century Scholarship. • Benjamin Rosen – University of Cincinnati CCM Talent Scholarship. • Ronald Rubin – Miami University Ohio Achievement Scholarship; Miami University Ohio Merit Scholarship; Miami University Edward and Mary Rue Shepherd Scholarship.
New scoreboard lights up Sycamore Stadium
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Sycamore Stadium’s new scoreboard will be used for all home football games this season – varsity, junior varsity and freshman.
Football fans who flock to Sycamore Stadium this season will be able to watch touchdowns and tackles on a new LED digital scoreboard, funded entirely through the efforts of the Sycamore Athletic Boosters, a volunteer group that supports athletics at Sycamore Junior High School and Sycamore High School. “Our fans will be treated to instant replays, player stats, community messaging and virtual scoreboard technology,” said Jim Stoll, athletic director. “The scoreboard technology allows for tracking game progress and its' digital capability will enhance our fans' overall experience. It is exciting to have new capabilities for our sport programs.” Made by LSI Industries Inc., which is headquartered in Blue Ash, the technology of the new scoreboard provides high quality images, lower power requirements, efficient heat management and LED longevity.
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The new board was purchased by Eventz for Charity Inc., a nonprofit organization that emphasizes supporting the local community. EFC then contracted with ReachUSA, a Blue Ash advertising company, to sell and produce graphics and video for the state-ofthe-art scoreboard. Both companies then worked closely with the athletic boosters, who managed the project and will also sell advertising sponsorships to local companies that will run during sporting events throughout the year. “This is a win-win for all parties,” said Bob Slattery, CEO of ReachUSA. “The student athletes and fans get a great experience and all parties will share in the revenue generated by the advertising. In addition, the boosters can alleviate the costs of expensive repairs on the old scoreboard and create a long-term revenue stream that will allow them to continue funding programs for the district sports.”
Sycamore home football schedule
Varsity 9/4 Springboro, 7:30 p.m. 9/25 Lakota West, 7:30 p.m. 10/9 Colerain, 7:30 p.m. 10/16 Fairfield, 7:30 p.m. Junior varsity 9/12 Roger Bacon, 10 a.m. 9/19 Middletown, 10 a.m. 10/3 Hamilton, 10 a.m. 10/24 Lakota East, 1 p.m. 10/31 Mason, 10 a.m. Freshman 9/10 Roger Bacon, 5 p.m. 9/17 Middletown, 5 p.m. 10/1 Hamilton, 5 p.m. 10/22 Lakota East, 5 p.m. 10/29 Mason, 5 p.m. John Apke, president of the boosters, agreed. Those interested in advertising sponsorship opportunities should contact Bobby Slattery, scoreboard sponsorship manager, at 824-8746.
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Schools
September 9, 2009
Back to School
Activity once again flurried at Indian Hill Primary School as a new school year began. Youngsters said goodbye to mom and day and made new friends with classmates and staff. Teachers welcomed the students, some of whom were at the school for the first time, with a smile.
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Jeff Betts of Indian Hill takes pictures of his daughters Sanibel, 4, left, and Sailor, 6.
Kindergarten instructor Jane Kleinfelder helps kindergartner Nana Iwata load her locker.
Music instructor Barbara Watson greets first-grader Gaia Quaranta, left.
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Second-graders Maddie Kenneback, left, and Julia Miller exit the bus.
Kindergarten instructor Monica Dawkins welcomes kindergartners Camille Ferguson, left, and Ava Comello.
First-grade instructor Katy Ping introduces herself to Samantha Cline, left, and Alex Wittenbrook.
Dater High School Walnut Hills High School Entrance Examination Dates The entrance examination for admission to grades 7-12 for the 2010-11 school year in the Special College Preparatory Program (SCPP) offered at Dater High School and Walnut Hills High School will be available to district residents currently in grades 6-11 on the following dates: •
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The members of the administrative staff and department chairpersons of Sycamore Junior High School are, from left: front, Jeff Bieler, music; Brian Wallace, assistant principal; Cheryl Tallman, math, and Michael Teets, global language; middle, Heather Swensen, science; Karen Naber, principal, and Douglas Kennedy, assistant principal; back, Victor Harris, social studies; Stacey Spencer, special education, and Patti Billhorn, language arts. PRODUCED BY:
CAA announces Overture Awards essay contest The Cincinnati Arts Association has announced its Overture Awards Essay Contest 2010, “Back in Time to Over-the-Rhine,â€? for area students, presented in conjunction with the German-American Citizen’s League of Greater Cincinnati. The winner, chosen by three judges who are professional writers, historians and teachers, will be awarded a $250 prize. Students should write an essay on the subject of immigration in the 1870s from the perspective of a young person their own age who has immigrated from Germany to Cincinnati. Details should include: • How these people traveled from Germany to Ohio (steamship, railroad, etc.); • Where they lived in the city and what their
house/apartment was like; • Information about their schools, stores, restaurants and entertainment; • And what their parents did for a living. Also required is information about Music Hall as it was at that time. All area students in sixth through ninth grades for the 2009-2010 school year are eligible. Send a notice of intent to apply to overtures@cincinnatiarts.org by Nov. 1 with “Essay Contestâ€? in the subject line and name, address, telephone number, school, grade and an e-mail address in the message. After a notice of intent, students should submit four stapled copies of their manuscript with an entry form to: Overture Awards, Cincinnati Arts Association, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati,
OH 45202. Deadline is Feb. 1. Entry forms can be downloaded at www.cincinnatiarts.org/ess aycontest. There is no application fee. All papers must be the original work of the student and no more than 10 pages in length. Papers must be typed, double-spaced and have a one-inch margin on all sides of the page. Submissions will be judged on originality, quality of content and style. Footnotes are not required, but a bibliography is highly recommended. The winner of the contest will be announced no later than March 1. The decisions of the judges are final. For more information, visit www.cincinnatiarts. org/essaycontest.
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This week in tennis
• Ursuline Academy girls shut out St. Ursula 5-0, Aug. 31. In singles, Safdar defeated Staley 6-1, 6-2; DeWitt defeated Gibler 6-2, 0-6, 6-4; Robertson defeated Silbersack 6-2, 6-3. In doubles, Sabo and Egan defeated Bayer and Weldon 6-3, 6-3; Johns and Wenstrup defeated Frank and Clark 6-1, 2-6, 6-0. • Sycamore High School girls defeated Princeton High School 5-0, Sept. 1. B. Patel defeated Brown 62, 6-1; S. Patel defeated Edwards 6-0, 6-0; Southard defeated Kufeldt 6-3, 6-2; in doubles, Martin and Zhang defeated Donaldson and D’Arcy 6-4, 6-4; Kron and Dosani defeated Grender and Nguyen 6-3, 6-2. Sycamore girls advances to 4-1 with the win. • Ursuline girls shut out McAuley 5-0, Sept. 1. Safdar defeated Gruenwald 6-0, 6-0; De Witt defeated Lupp 6-1, 6-1; Robertson defeated Baker 6-0, 6-1; in doubles, Johns and Wenstrup defeated Herman and Heckle 6-1, 6-0; and Fleming and Mian defeated Widmer and Emig 6-3, 6-3. • Ursuline girls defeated Centerville 4-1, Sept. 2. Ursuline’s Saftar defeated Voevodin 6-4, 6-1; DeWitt defeated Ranich 6-4, 5-7, 7-5 and Robertson defeated Kosins 6-2, 6-2; in doubles, Painer and Fishman defeated Sabo and Eagan 6-3, 6-1 and Johns and Wenstrup defeated Weed and Diaz 6-3, 2-6, 6-4. Ursuline advances to 6-1 with the win. • Sycamore girls defeated Kings High School 3-2, Sept. 2. Sycamore’s Hsu defeated Weed 7-6, default; and in doubles, Sycamore’s Chow and Wie defeated Bennett and Hamilton 6-3, 6-2; and Geer and Hura defeated Cancel and Hogue 6-3, 6-1. • Ursuline girls defeated McNicholas in a 2-0 shutout, Sept. 2. Ursuline advances to 3-1 with the win. Wolfer made six saves for Ursuline.
This week in golf
• Sycamore High School women’s golfers Wessinger and Smith both shot 3 over par 39 on the front nine at Twin Run, Aug. 31, helping their team defeated Hamilton High School 158-245. • Sycamore High School girls’ golfer Jackie Weber shot 2 over par 37 at Beechcreek Golf Course, Sept. 1, helping the Sycamore girls beat Colerain High School 152-186. • Ursuline Academy’s Kara Strasser shot 2 over par 38 on the front nine at Miami Whitewater, Sept. 2, helping the Ursuline girls defeat Mercy High School 156-200.
This week in volleyball
• Ursuline Academy girls defeated Lakota East High School 25-10, 25-17, Aug. 29. • Ursuline Academy defeated Turpin High School 25-5, 25-6, Aug. 29. • Sycamore High School girls defeated Loveland High School 25-17, 29-27, 26-24, Aug. 31. • Ursuline defeated Sycamore 23-25, 25-16, 2521, 25-18, Sept. 1.
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CHCA improves heading into Mariemont By Mark Chalifoux
in week one and a 31-7 loss to New Richmond. CHCA is at Mariemont on Sept. 11.
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Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy got back to its winning ways with a 21-0 shutout of Madeira in week two and are preparing for a struggling Mariemont (0-2) on Sept. 11. The week of practice should be a little easier for the Eagles as winning the home opener should ease the sting of the 39-3 loss to Wyoming to start the season. “We used the loss as fire to push us,” head coach Eric Taylor said. “The kids are a resilient group and we knew we had some good players so this was a relieving win. Madeira is a good team that put us in some bad positions at times.” Taylor said the key to CHCA’s week two win was clicking right out of the gate. The Eagles went up 14-0 halfway through the first quarter. Alec Swartz had the offense moving and ended the game with 180 passing yards and two touchdowns, one through the air and one on the ground. “Our line really stepped up and did a nice job protecting our quarterback,” Taylor said. Line play on both sides of the ball was a big point for CHCA after the loss to Wyoming and the Eagles looked much better in both departments against Madeira. The CHCA defense was much improved as well against Madeira, keeping the Mustangs off the score-
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Moeller’s Andrew Hendrix fires a pass against Hamilton. Hendrix threw for 209 yards and two touchdowns against Hamilton.
board. Madeira threatened several times but the Eagles came up with several drivekilling interceptions. “Our defense bent a little bit at times, but they didn’t break,” Taylor said. Still, Taylor said he’d like to see the defense get off the field quicker and he’d like to see his offense execute the run better. But chief among improvements that need to be made before Mariemont is in the receiving corps. “Our receivers pride themselves on catching anything that hits their hands but we had a lot of dropped balls against Madeira,” Taylor said. “We left some points off the board and the receivers are not pleased as a unit. That’s usually a strength for us.” Mariemont has struggled early in the season, suffering a 54-13 loss to Fenwick
Sycamore (1-1) gave up a touchdown with less than two minutes remaining in a narrow loss to Springboro. The Aves hit the road to take on Roger Bacon Sept. 11 and will need to find more consistency on the offensive side of the ball. The defense should prove to be a formidable challenge for Roger Bacon.
CCD 37, Oyler 0
Cincinnati Country Day won its second straight game on the strength of a shutout by the defense and Max Dietz in the backfield. He had 110 rushing yards on only 11 carries. Two of those carries went for touchdowns of 25 and 12 yards. Dietz also had a 45-yard touchdown reception and kicked a 45-yard field goal. He’ll be the focus of the offense for the Indians Sept. 11 when CCD (2-0) is on the road against Taylor.
Valley View 37, Indian Hill 27
Indian Hill lost its second straight game in another back-and-forth game with Valley View. The Braves led 20-15 heading into the fourth quarter but gave up a safety and a touchdown on the ensuing kick for a quick
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CHCA’s Stephen Koch turns on the burners as he nears the endzone against Madeira. swing. The Braves were led again by quarterback Sam Hendricks, who was 11-of19 passing for 82 yards and ran for 133 yards and three touchdowns. Things don’t get easier for the Braves as Indian Hill faces a hot Turpin team on Sept. 11. Turpin rolled Loveland in week one and defeated McNick 30-14 in week two. In week one, McNick narrowly defeated the Braves, who will have their hands full with the Spartans especially as the Indian Hill defense tries to contain the Turpin ground attack.
Moeller 47, Hamilton 20
The Crusaders have another challenge on the horizon against Centerville but Moeller has to feel positive about the way the offense has been playing, especially after a strong second half against Hamilton.
Field hockey teams start season By Anthony Amorini
Catlin said via e-mail. “Team captains Marielle Grote and Olivia Hnat will give leadership at both ends of the field. “Tremendous work ethic and commitment from the rest of the squad looks to position the Bulldogs for an aggresive and upbeat style of play,” Catlin added. Sophomores Ashley Rodd (defender) and Elley Frank (attack) will make immediate contributions as key new additions for the Bulldogs.
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There aren’t a lot of field hockey teams around town but despite the low numbers, a quintet of local squads are still anxiously looking forward to the fall season. Here’s a look at the prospects for the local girls:
Indian Hill
On the heels of a 2-5 season in 2008, Indian Hill aims to finish with a muchimproved record this fall. Paula Childs, third-year head coach for Indian Hill, returns eight starters this season including Hannah Bachman, Veronica Cole, Riley Irvine, Tori Lewis, Jessica Quible, Audrey Meier, Kelly Hilmer and Molly Miller. Freshman Karson Meurer will make immediate contributions as a key new addition. “We also have a very promising group of freshmen on the (junior varsity) squad and are excited with the development of the field hockey program as a whole,” Childs said via email. “With the assistance of my JV coach, Gena Bailey, I foresee the JV squad doing very well this year.”
MND
The Cougars advanced to the state semifinals last year before falling 2-0 to Hathaway Brown. But with 12 returning
Ursuline
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St. Ursula’s Travis Stelzer tries to get past Indian Hill’s Vernica Cole during a home game for the Bulldogs. seniors, MND looks primed not only to return to the state tournament, but to win it as well. The top returning Cougars for head coach Don Johnson include Amy Flynn, an all-league performer last season who led the defense and scored three goals; midfielder Sara Kuhlman, who scored once and dished out five assists; and forward Nikki Sever, who netted six goals of her own. Also contributing will be seniors Catie Ewen, Mary Lytle, Stephanie Mattei, Ally Roettgers, Megan Russ, Stephanie Schmalz, Kasey Sweeney, Ana Vigil and Lexie Vigil, as well as juniors Eva Antenucci, Lauren DiNardo, Molly Hildebrandt, Abbey Hopkins, Kat Raess,
Maggie Steele, Casey Towle and Beth Warning. Johnson said he expects his team to be successful.
Saint Ursula
Senior captains Marielle Grote and Olivia Hnat look to lead the Bulldogs this fall after Saint Ursula finished with an impressive 14-1-1 record in 2008. A total of six starters return for the Bulldogs including Grote (attack), Hnat (defender), senior Ali Zerbe (midfield, attack), senior Rachel Van Zile (midfield), senior Emily Gruesser (midfield) and junior Ellen Ryan (goalie). “Returning a core of balanced starters, St. Ursula looks to compete for a slot in (the) state tournament,” first-year head coach Sarah
A group of 10 seniors on the Lions’ roster should provide Ursuline Academy with plenty of leadership on the field this spring. In addition to the leadership provided by its seniors, Ursuline returns six starters including Maggie Allard, Maddie Miller, Megan Schnicke, Chelsea Rolfes, Julia Tasset and Isabel Gonzalez del Rey. Ursuline finished at 105-1 in 2008 and was eliminated during the first round of postseason play. “(We have) lots of expereince combined with (a) strong junior class also returning,” head coach Elli Workum said via e-mail. Workum and coach Libby Lame are being their second year at the helm of Ursuline’s program. Workum expects to see immediate contributions from a trio of talented newcomers including Ellie Robertson, Nicole Mitchell
A close game was blown open in the second half as the Crusaders outscored Hamilton 27-6 in the second half. Junior running back Richie Dyer had a breakout game as he gained 154 rushing yards on 20 carries and scored three touchdowns in the process. Quarterback Andrew Hendrix was sharp again, completing 16-of-21 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns. The Crusaders did have several special teams turnovers and the defense still needs to get more consistent. Hamilton found most of its offensive success through the air, throwing for 186 yards. Moeller (2-0) held Hamilton to an average of less than two yards per carry, a sign that bodes well for the Crusaders as they prepare for a run-oriented team in Centerville.
Field hockey schedule
Wednesday, Sept 9 -
Ursuline @ Indian Hill, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 10 -
St. Ursula @ Oakwood, 5 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 11 -
Columbus Academy @ Ursuline, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 12 -
Columbus Academy @ St. Ursula, 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 14 -
Indian Hill @ Oakwood, 6:30 p.m. St. Ursula @ Summit, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 15 -
Fairmont @ Ursuline, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 16 -
Summit @ Talawanda, 5 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 17 -
Mount Notre Dame @ Indian Hill, 6:30 p.m. Ursuline @ St. Ursula, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 19 -
Indian Hill @ Olentangy, 9:30 a.m. Ursuline @ Sacred Heart Academy, 12:30 p.m. Indian Hill @ Dublin Scioto, 1:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 21 -
Summit @ Ursuline, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 22 -
St. Ursula @ Kettering Fairmont, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 23 -
Indian Hill @ Talawanda, 5 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 25 -
Indian Hill @ Ursuline, 6:30 p.m.
and Katie Cowperthwait. After repeated attempts, Summit Country Day coaches were unavailable before Community Press deadlines.
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September 9, 2009
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The Sycamore Aviators celebrate winning the Competitive B Division 1 Greater Cincinnati Knothole Association Tournament, June 14. The team finished the season 18-8 and were the No. 3 seed in the tournament. They went undefeated in four consecutive games in the tournament and won by the scores of 10-3, 5-2, 2-1, and 11-4 in the championship game. In front, from left are Jamie Rieger, Steven Koesterman, Brian Cleary, Chad Estill and Brady Ridener. In middle are Jake Biegger, Colin Micheals, Jacob Pope, Jake Barnhorst and Chris Bachman. In back are Head Coach Lee Estill, Assistant Coach Doug Michaels, backup Assistant Coach Jeff Barnhorst and Scorekeeper Adam Pope. Not pictured are Cole Jardin, Andrew Size and Assistant Coach John Doherty.
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• Sycamore High School boys defeated Colerain High School in a 3-0 shutout, Saturday, Aug. 29. Sycamore’s goals were scored by Dhiman, Riehemann and Grzegorzewski. Sycamore’s Benson made four saves. Sycamore advances to 2-0 with the win. • Ursuline Academy girls shut out Loveland High School 2-0, Aug. 29. Ball and Kelly scored goals for Ursuline. Ursuline goalie Wolfer made six saves. Ursuline advances to 1-1
with the win. • Ursuline girls shut out Sycamore 1-0, Aug. 29. Wolfer made nine saves. Donovan scored the single goal. Ursuline advances to 2-1 with the win. • Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy boys beat Fenwick in a 2-0 shutout, Sept. 1. CHCA goalie Workman made six saves. McGinlay scored for CHCA. CHCA advances to 1-1 with the win. • Sycamore High School boys defeated Kings High School 7-1, Sept. 1.
Sycamore advances to 3-0 with the win. Dhiman scored three goals for Sycamore, and Coninx, Riehemann, Hill and Schatz each scored a goal.
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St. Saviour Festival on same weekend for 62 years
The very first St. Saviour Parish Festival was held in September 1947. For 62 years, the church has held its festival on the same weekend, always the weekend after Labor Day. For locals in the Deer Park area, it has become an annual reunion of sorts where generations of old friends and neighbors come together to reminisce about old times and catch up on what’s new. This year’s festival follows a successful formula of food, live bands, games, carnival rides, bid and buy items and kids attrac-
Paul Abrams Community Press guest columnist
tions that include a petting zoo and pony rides. Like all good church festivals, St. Saviour hosts poker, Texas Hold ‘Em and blackjack tables in the air conditioned basement. While most church festivals sell beer, St. Saviour’s beer selection is almost like a beer festival within a church festival. With six beers on tap and 12 more in bottles and cans, no other local festival can match it. Sure, they sell Bud Light, but who would expect
CH@TROOM Sept. 2 questions
Several local communities have uncontested races in November – including Montgomery council, Sycamore Township trustees and Sycamore school board. What do you think this says about the way those groups do their jobs? No responses.
What do you think is the enduring legacy of Ted Kennedy? “Setting aside any preconceived notions about the ‘Kennedy Dynasty,’ it’s hard to imagine any intelligent citizen – Democrat, Republican or Independent – not recognizing the amazing volume of lifetime contributions made by this great American patriot and statesman. “Sure, Ted Kennedy had some ‘shady’ events in his past, just like any other politician under the media’s intense microscope. But as a long-term senator, he has made major changes in the laws affecting the rights, values and freedoms of so many Americans. “His commitment to just American politics is unmatched. There’s great sadness in the loss of the last of the Kennedy brothers – he will be sorely missed. M.M. “I will always believe that his birth into a privileged family is the only reason for his rise to prominence. “I also believe that the left will try to whitewash and minimize the terrible tragedy he caused to happen at Chappaquiddick, and they will overlook his expulsion from Harvard for cheating, his alcoholism, his womanizing and his support for abortion, saying that ‘He who is without sin should cast the first stone.’ “They did the same thing after President Clinton was impeached, and the Senate acquitted him. “One-hundred years from now, when passions have subsided, I suspect that Ted will be remembered chiefly for causing the death of Mary Jo Kopechne, and for getting away with it. “If he had been a conservative, I suspect he would have been treated differently. B.B. “Teddy was a flawed human being who sincerely wanted to improve the human condition. Apparently, he was the type of person who could sharply disagree with you and yet walk away from the discussion as a friend. “He also leaves behind a family that has been damaged by ter-
Next questions Should local governments regulate the kinds of signs that property owners and businesses can have on their property? Why or why not? Should there be laws banning all use of cell phones while driving? Why or why not? 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. rible attacks from outsiders (two political assassinations), terrible accidents (plane crashes and skiing), alcoholism, drug addiction and sexual indiscretions. “Our ‘royals’ are almost as screwed up as the Brits!” T.H.
Aug. 19 questions
Montgomery is going to spend more than $600,000 to upgrade the Neuilly- Plaisance Plaza. is this a good investment? Why or why not? “This is response to S.C.’s Aug. 26 posting regarding the comments about the Nueilly-Plaisance Plaza improvements. “As current owners of the business that leases this space from the city of Montgomery, we would like to set the record straight. We never have been, nor are we currently members of, the city council. “Your comments implied that possibly we had something to do with this project, and also our lease is very little due to this supposed connection. “We have never had a say in this project and are quite happy the way it currently is. “With this project starting the week after Labor Day, we will not only lose revenue (as we generally lease this space through November), we will most likely lose some of our regular customers. Not to mention the major inconvenience to us, our customers, our vendors and neighboring businesses. “If we didn't lease this space, who would? Furthermore, the city of Montgomery has never informed us if our lease would change after the project is complete. “While we agree with S.C. regarding the need for a handicap ramp, let’s hope that the end result of this project will be a great enjoyment and asset to the residents and the city of Montgomery.” D.M.
to be able to enjoy Vienna-style lager, English-style pale ale, Irish stout, Bavarian Oktoberfest and Belgian White beers at a church festival? St. Saviour pioneered the concept of a retro beer booth a few years ago and it’s back this year with old favorites like Hudepohl, Burger, Stroh’s, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Schlitz and Black Label. Guests really seem to enjoy sampling the beers of their youth or ones their parents and grandparents drank. This year’s live bands include Ooh La La and The Greasers,
playing on Friday from 8 p.m to midnight; The Remains take the stage on Saturday at 8 p.m. until midnight. Firelight plays Sunday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. As always, St. Saviour holds its $10,000 grand prize raffle with $700 second prize and $500 third prize. Raffle tickets will be sold right up to the drawing on Sunday night. This festival is known for its delicious array of great festival food and tasty desserts. New this year is a pig roast on Saturday. Kids will enjoy the “all you can ride” Sunday special that allows
them to ride carnival rides as often as they like for one low price of $12 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. As always, parking is free on the church grounds. St. Saviour is across from Deer Park High School at the intersection of Plainfield Road and Myrtle Avenue. Hours of operation are 6 p.m. to midnight Friday; 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday, and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Paul Abrams is a member of the St. Saviour Parish Festival committee.
Routine trip an eye-opener Recent posts and response from Bruce Healey’s Blue Ash Direct blog at Cincinnati.com/Blueash
Our businesses can benefit from our business “Blue Ash is a pretty amazing place. Sometimes we are blind to the many wonderful businesses and institutions that exist beyond downtown. “(Recently) I had eye surgery (the third this year!) at the Cincinnati Eye Institute located off of Reed Hartman. Personally, I had no idea that such a place existed around here until I needed it in February. It is really a world class institution, complete with a surgical center and all kinds of state of the art equipment and people trained to use it all. It really is an impressive place. And I had no idea. We all know that Montgomery is the home of Bethesda North Hospital, but Blue Ash hosting a world class eye institute? I wonder how many other gems there are hidden away in our fair city? “Another nationally recognized company (among car buffs
anyway) is Valentine Research, located just off Reed Hartman, who make the Valentine One radar detector. You see their advertising everywhere in car magazines, but I only realized where they were located after reading the fine print one day, when I thought of getting one of their products (sorry local police departments, but that is a subject for another column). “So, here goes an idea for the Holy Ones who run our fair city: How about a program to familiarize the residents of Blue Ash with the businesses located here? I know that if I was aware of two businesses that had the same products, one located in Blue Ash and the other outside of the city limits, I would buy from the company within our town. I am positive others would do the same, if they only knew. “The first step would be distribution of a directory of Blue Ash businesses to every person (resident and worker) in town. Second we could organize a fair, along the lines of A Taste of Blue Ash, where residents and others could see and sample the products (although I don’t recommend the
About Blue Ash Direct
Blue Ash resident Bruce Healey is author of the Blue Ash Direct blog. To read his thoughts and post your comments, visit Cincinnati.com/Blueash. eye surgery unless you really need it). Finally, a discount program for Blue Ash residents, where they get a discount of some sort (provided they paid for the product up front and took delivery themselves). I know that not every company would be interested. But if not all residents are aware of what is on offer right here in Blue Ash, you can bet not every worker here is, either. That is a pretty big market. Right here. Right now. In these economic times, can city hall afford not to consider such an idea?
Reaction “Bruce ... as usual, great idea! I sit here and wonder if the six residents of our fine city have yet realized how they ‘missed the boat’ on you. You would have represented us wonderfully!” MarineMom89
Ethics our reflection in mirror Before we start casting stones it is always a good idea to consider all of the issues, including our own. Yes, I know, but I taught ethics and am now very involved in medical ethics. For clarification, medical ethics is no different than any other type of ethics other than sometimes lives and medical advancements are at stake. This merely makes it critical. My question for you is whether you think common folks (I consider myself as one) are to be held to a lesser standard than “elite” people of various callings. For the purpose of this essay consider that you have the opportunity to commit some ethical lapse and there is little possibility that you will be caught. In the course of our lives, we all face some tempting situations. Take some time to think this over. OK, time is up! Consider all the reasons why you would not do this. Now, think about all the reasons why you might be tempted. Let’s face it. There are some situations where we might submit to this temptation. Sometimes, it is our financial situation that forces a tough deci-
sion. Would you fault a poor single mother who has a hungry baby for doing what a more fortunate person would not have Edward Levy to do? Would you Community blame her her Press guest because columnist poor choices might have caused the problem in the first place? Did our society either cause or allow her to make bad decisions? What we learn from this exercise is that sometimes bad ethical choices are made for many reasons. Some of them may make the decision reasonable to many people. Many of us would still fault the mother of the starving baby. Where most of us would agree is the recent scandal in New Jersey. People who have positions of trust should have the same ethical standards as the rest of us, but they should, by virtue of that trust hold themselves to higher public scrutiny. Now we are getting to my
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point. We cannot control the ethical decisions of others, but we are very much in charge of our own ethics. A clear example is how crooked politicians stay in office. The same is true for religious leaders. This is our fault. We should demand better ethics and punish wrongdoers. Let’s take a self examination of our ethical standards. When our desire for money or fame becomes more important than our own ethical values the only definition that fits is greed. We have only to look at the people who have made news lately to see that greed is the proper term to use for them. Most of us would rather lead a straight and modest life than to worry about who is watching us and why. This is not to vilify those who become wealthy or famous by legitimate means. They most often perform a service to society. They create wealth for others by their lifestyle. What really matters is when we can look in the mirror and say “this is someone I am proud of.” Edward Levy is a longtime resident of Montgomery and a former college instructor.
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Deer Park athletic director Rob Hamman replaces Terry Hartley, who retired at the end of last school year.
AD adjusting to new position By Amanda Hopkins
advanced literature and special eduIt’s a change of scenery, cation woodbut Rob Hamman is adjustshop. ing well to his new position He said is as the athletic director at looking forDeer Park City Schools. ward to Rabbi Berel Cohen, youth and family program director at Chabad Jewish Center, blows the Kudu Shofar. Hamman Hamman said that the engaging the environment and the new students and giving them position are quite an adjust- more opportunities to share ment, and he has spent his their experiences as athfirst few weeks on the job letes. Hamman said he getting to know the people wants to use the athletic and the duties. Web site as a blog for athHamman spent three letes to use to write about years as principal at the the games, events and pracHope Academy in Mt. tices they participate in. Healthy, a state-chartered, “It’s getting more stunon-public, independent dents to tell the Deer Park high school for students story,� Hamman said. with special educational Hamman has two bacheThis year, High Holiday shopping will be entertained while making a needs. lor degrees, including one in turns into a family adventure at the Shofar from scratch. With no previous experi- anthropology, and holds a “The Shofar Factory will make the ence as an athletic director, master’s degree in education new Blue Ash Kroger. Chabad Jewish Center’s nationally family’s Rosh Hashanah experience so Hamman said he was from Xavier University. attracted to the position He is also licensed as a acclaimed Shofar Factory will be stag- much more exciting. This is a handsafter building good profes- teacher, principal and super- ing two free presentations at 1:30 and on experience that provides a real sional relationships with a intendent by the state. He 3 p.m. in the Kosher department Sun- thrill and a great education. Both few Deer Park district staff has two young sons that he day, Sept. 13. While filling your cart adults and children participate and it is members. He said he has takes golfing, fishing and to with Matzah balls, gefilte fish, fresh- difficult to tell who is having more coached during his time as Dayton Dragons baseball cut roast, and more, the entire family fun,� explained Rabbi Berel Cohen, director of youth and family programan educator including games. ming at Chabad Jewish Center. coaching a variety of sports Hamman said he is most With unique media, and innovative while teaching at Covington looking forward to learning presentation methods, The Shofar FacIndependent Schools. He the job, helping the coaches tory offers a firsthand know-how to also has taught many differ- and “providing the best posthe ins and outs of the Shofar. This ent subjects including social sible student-athlete experiinteractive program includes a handsstudies, carpentry, ence.� on display of real animal horns fit for making the instrument, a presentation of the history, laws and spiritual meaning of the Shofar, and participation in the crafting of a beautiful, genCar show uine Shofar from a raw ram’s horn. The City of Montgomery is There is also an option for each hosting a cvintage ar show 5 participant to create his or her own p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, individual Shofar including sanding Sept. 12, at Montgomery the raw material and applying varnish Square, 9900 Montgomery PROVIDED. for his or her personal touch. The fee Road, Montgomery. The event Township. It begins at Lake is $9. The Shofar Factory provides an includes music and food ven- Isabella and continues 7.5 Children get up close with the ram’s horn. dors. Cost is $10 vehicle, free miles down river. Equipment for spectators. Call 891-2424. is provided. Bring a lunch. Participants must complete Quick Start program prior to On stage Springdale to host Junior Olympics Forest Dale Church of trip. Cost is $25, $20 ages 6- Arts classes begin in Wyoming Art is busting out all over, with Children ages 12 and under can Christ is presenting “Sabotage 18. Registration is required. on ‘The Ultimate Server’� at 7 Call 521-2345 or visit www. individual and group instruction at participate in the annual Springdale The Center for the Arts in Wyoming. Junior Olympics. Hosted by Springdale p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Forest greatparks.org. The center offers programs in the Parks & Recreation, the free commuDale Church of Christ, 604 W. Kemper Road, Springdale. It is Suit drive visual arts, music, dance, and musical nity event will take place on Saturday, mystery dinner theater. Cost is theater. Most are designed for chil- Sept. 12, at the Springdale CommuniMen’s Wearhouse is host$10. Call 825-7171 or visit ing the National Suit Drive dren. Lessons are available for adults ty Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave. www.myspace.com/fdcc- from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thurs- as well. Kids can participate in a variety of grapevine. Performances are day, Sept. 10, at Men’s WearDance instruction begins with pre- events, including the 50-yard dash Sept. 11, 12, 18 and 19. house Sycamore Plaza, 7800 school creative classes and continues and the obstacle course. Awards are Montgomery Road, Sycamore with ballet and tap, hip hop and jazz, given to children in each age group. Registration is from 10 a.m. to Township. Accepting suit and Irish dance. Kayak down the river Visual arts for preschoolers accepts 10:45 a.m., and events are from 10 Hamilton County Park Dis- donations for unemployed trict is hosting the Little Miami men. Receive 10 percent dis- children from 4- to 6-years of age and a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All children who River Kayak Trip at 11 a.m. count with donation. Store continues with age groupings for register are entered for door prizes. For Sunday, Sept. 13, at Lake donates one tie per suit dona- youngsters through high school. more information call 513-346-3910 Isabella, 10174 Loveland- tion. Call 793-1119 or visit Media include drawing, printmaking, or e-mail goplay@springdale.org. Madeira Road, Symmes www.nationalsuitdrive.com. and painting. Adult classes are available in clay, photography, drawing, Loveland alum at Shadowbox crafts and Photoshop. 2007 Loveland High School alumA special series of art classes is nus Matt Mayerle is a performer at available for homeschooled students. Shadowbox at Newport on the Levee. Go to communitypress.com and click on Share! to The Center for the Arts is at 322 Shadowbox is a Sketch Comedy/Rock Wyoming Ave.Call 513-948-1900 or get your event into the Northeast Suburban Life. N Roll show. visit www.TheCenter4TheArts.org Mayerle started working there in ahopkins@communitypress.com
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opportunity for the entire family to learn together, and bring meaning to the central Mitzvah of the High Holidays. “This is a great opportunity to offer our Jewish customers a unique shopping experience,� said Tim Schukman, manager at the new Blue Ash Kroger. For more information about the Shofar Factory or to book a Shofar Factory experience, call 793-5200 or e-mail RabbiCohen@ChabadBA.com.
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ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Coloring with Copic Markers, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Stamp Your Art Out, 9685 Kenwood Road. Learn how to use, color and blend with alcohol-based markers. Stamped images will be colored in class that can be later assembled into finished cards. $26 plus supplies. Registration required. 793-4558. Blue Ash. Sidesplitting Spin/Dye, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Continues Sept. 17. Fiberge, 9901 Montgomery Road. Learn to dye and spin your own yarn using Kool-Aid dye and drop spindle. No skills prerequisite. $50, plus supplies. Registration required. 831-9276; www.fiberge.com. Montgomery.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Blue Ash Concert Series, noon-1:30 p.m. Blues music by the Sonny Moorman Group. Blue Ash Towne Square, Cooper and Hunt roads, Bring seating. Free. Presented by City of Blue Ash. 745-6259; www.blueash.com. Blue Ash.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
ON STAGE - COMEDY
JR Brow, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $12. Go Bananas, Reservations required. 984-9288. Montgomery.
RECREATION
All-Night Fishing, 8 p.m. Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road. Rent rowboat or bring your own. Four horsepower or less electric and gas motors permitted. Fishing ticket good for 12 hours. Light visible 360 degrees required on boats after dark. All ages. $9.50 for 12-hour permit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60 and up; rowboat rental $9.39 six hours, $11.27 12 hours; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 791-1663; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township. S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 1 2
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Beginning Crochet, 10 a.m.-noon, Fiberge, 9901 Montgomery Road. Learn to chain, single, double, triple crochet. No experience needed. $25, plus supplies. Registration required. 831-9276. Montgomery.
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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, 574-1849. Indian Hill.
FESTIVALS
St. Saviour Fall Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, St. Saviour Church, 4136 Myrtle Ave. Food, booths, rides, entertainment and games for all ages. Free. Through Sept. 13. 791-9004. Amberley Village.
FOOD & DRINK
Casual Wine Tasting, 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike. Pub. Includes music. $5. 697-9705. Loveland.
MUSIC - BLUES
Blues Merchants, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 Loveland-Madeira Road. 791-2753. Montgomery.
All-Night Fishing, 8 p.m. Lake Isabella, $9.50 for 12-hour permit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60 and up; rowboat rental $9.39 six hours, $11.27 12 hours; vehicle permit required. 791-1663; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township. Car Show, 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Montgomery Square, 9900 Montgomery Road. Vintage cars, truck and motorcycles. Includes music and food vendors. $10 vehicle, free for spectators. Presented by City of Montgomery. 891-2424. Montgomery.
SEMINARS
What Women Need to Know About Divorce, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Merrill Lynch, 5151 Pfeiffer Road. Suite 100, Conference room. Learn how to protect yourself and your children, take control of your financial life and strategies to deal with your spouse and/or children’s emotions. Features panel of speakers, attorneys, financial advisor and therapists. Free. Reservations appreciated, not required. Presented by Second Saturday. 792-1186. Blue Ash.
SHOPPING
Silverton Block Watch Association Antique, Craft and Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Meier’s Wine Cellars, 6955 Plainfield Road. More than 75 booths, music, food and beverages. Rain date: Sept 19. Benefits Silverton Block Watch Association. Presented by Silverton Block Watch Association. 9366233. Silverton. National Suit Drive. 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Men’s Wearhouse Sycamore Plaza, 793-1119; www.nationalsuitdrive.com. Sycamore Township.
JR Brow, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $8, $4 college students and military with ID. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, With Ryan Fohl, emcee. Reservations required. Through Sept. 13. 984-9288. Montgomery.
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
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FESTIVALS
St. Saviour Fall Festival, 5 p.m.-midnight, St. Saviour Church, Free. 791-9004. Amberley Village.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
First Aid Basics, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Course on basic first aid. Includes three-year certification. $40. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.
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ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Coloring with Copic Markers, 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Stamp Your Art Out, $26 plus supplies. Registration required. 793-4558. Blue Ash.
FESTIVALS
St. Saviour Fall Festival, 4 p.m.-9 p.m. St. Saviour Church, Free. 791-9004. Amberley Village.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
JR Brow, 8 p.m. Ages 21 and up. $12. Go Bananas, Reservations required. 984-9288. Montgomery.
PUBLIC HOURS
Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 201 Riverside Drive. Bonaventure House with exhibits, gift shop and library, 1797 Rich Log Cabin and 1879 Bishop-Coleman Gazebo. $3. 683-5692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland.
ON STAGE COMEDY
JR Brow, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $8, $4 bar and restaurant employees. Go Bananas, Reservations required. 9849288. Montgomery.
PUBLIC HOURS
Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Lake Isabella, $9.50 for 12-hour permit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60 and up; vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township. Loveland Castle, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Loveland Castle, $3. 683-4686; www.lovelandcastle.com. Symmes Township.
RECREATION
Little Miami River Kayak Trip, 11 a.m. Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road. Begins at Lake Isabella, continues 7.5 miles down river. All equipment provided. Bring lunch. Must complete Quick Start program prior to trip. $25, $20 ages 6-18. Registration required, available online. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-2345; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township.
SHOPPING
National Suit Drive. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Men’s Wearhouse Sycamore Plaza, 793-1119; www.nationalsuitdrive.com. Sycamore Township.
TOURS
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Museum Tours, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. John Kuhnell Silverton Train Station Museum, 7054 Montgomery Road. View replica of original City of Silverton Train Station and learn history. Includes pictures dating back to 1800s. Free. www.silvertonblockwatch.org. Silverton.
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ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Beautiful Basic Sweaters, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Continues Sept. 28. Fiberge, 9901 Montgomery Road. Intermediate level. Select and read patterns, choose yarn, master increasing, decreasing, bind off. Supplies not included. $50, plus supplies. Registration required. 831-9276. Montgomery. Cards with Connie, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Stamp Your Art Out, 9685 Kenwood Road. With owner Connie Williams. Class of card crafting where you’ll make four cards. Adults only.Free, most supplies included. Registration required. 793-4558. Blue Ash.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472 Meeting, 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road. Public speaking and leadership skills meeting. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472. 351-5005. Kenwood.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Power of Two Marriage Enrichment Workshop, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Guru For Two Counseling Center, 10979 Reed Hartman Hwy, $100. Registration required. Presented by Guru for Two Counseling Center. 6526974; www.gurufortwo.com. Blue Ash.
RECREATION
Volleyball Clinic, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Weekly through Oct. 5. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Learn fundamentals and advanced skills of volleyball. $40. Registration required. 985-6747. Montgomery. T U E S D A Y, S E P T . 1 5
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Beginning Knit B, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Fiberge, 9901 Montgomery Road. Learn to read patterns, increase, decrease, fix mistakes, determine gauge, select yarn. Beginner knit skills required. $25, plus supplies. Registration required. 831-9276; www.fiberge.com. Montgomery. Colored Pencils on Colored Paper, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Stamp Your Art Out, 9685 Kenwood Road. Learn to color images on colored paper to create different effects for papercrafting projects. $23 plus supplies. Registration required. 793-4558. Blue Ash.
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The City of Montgomery is hosting a Car Show from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Montgomery Square, 9900 Montgomery Road, Montgomery. The event features vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles and includes music and food vendors. The cost is $10 per vehicle, free for spectators. Call 891-2424.
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FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Cincinnati All Star Showcase, 8 p.m. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, Cincinnati’s best stand-up professional comedians. Ages 18 and up. $5. Reservations required. 9849288. Montgomery.
PUBLIC HOURS
Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Lake Isabella, $9.50 for 12-hour permit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60 and up; vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township. Loveland Castle, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Loveland Castle, $3. 683-4686; www.lovelandcastle.com. Symmes Township.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Tri State County Animal Response Team Meeting and Training, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Pet First Aid and CPR. Best Friends Pet Care, 11216 Gideon Lane. Volunteer meeting and disaster preparedness training for animal rescue. Free. Presented by Tri State County Animal Response Team. 702-8373; www.TriStateCART.com. Sycamore Township.
RECREATION
Men’s 5 on 5 Full Court Basketball League, 6:30 p.m.10 p.m. Weekly through Nov. 17. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. $225, plus $25 weekly referee fee. Registration required. 985-6747. Montgomery. W E D N E S D A Y, S E P T . 1 6
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Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
The State of the District Address! DATE:
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Playing hide-and-seek, but not really seeking All humans live in hiding from themselves. That’s one of Albert Camus’ central insights about human nature. We practice what psychology calls repression and denial – thereby remaining unconscious to who we really are. Why hide certain experiences or realities of our life? We fear it would be too difficult or frightening dealing with them. We prefer, as Kierkegaard puts it, to tranquilize ourselves with the trivial. Hiding strong personal elements from ourselves is usually futile. They keep trying to get our attention. They express themselves through symptoms such as anxiety, stomach trouble, insomnia, headaches, irritation or depression. True, some depression comes from chemical imbalances and must be treated with medication. But another kind of depression can be caused by pushing down
and away i.e. depressing, unwelcome feelings. One of the strange things about our feelings is, however, that we can’t just bury the unpleasant ones and keep the pleasant ones. They’re all intertwined. Bury anger and we bury the potential for joy; bury sexuality and we bury spontaneity; bury conflict and we bury peace of mind. Symptoms of hidden and scary feelings tap on the walls of our minds and bodies as if to say, “You can’t lead a full life unless you deal with me and achieve a certain understanding of me as part of your life.” Those of us who have been abused or neglected, bruised or wounded by significant others, must come face to face with our pain and the truth about the whole situation. Understanding the truth will help set us free. It’s difficult for us, but doing so begins healing and
integration. Often, facing what we’ve kept hidden is best accomplished with the assistance of a competent professional counselor. One example of the hidden being revealed occurred when I was pastor and a young woman made an appointment. During it she denounced her current boyfriend and his interest in sex. She showed me newspaper articles confirming her belief that our culture is too permissive and men are the villains causing it all. She wanted me to write about it and preach about it to my parishioners. It was her growing intensity, her insistence and deepening rage that led me to suspect there was much more to her concerns. After a long period of listening, I asked her gently, “Would you be willing to tell me what happened to you? Did someone hurt you or frighten you?”
What followed was a profound change in her behavior. She stared into space in silence. Then, with contorted face, an angry snarl in her voice, she whispered, “I was raped when I was 18, and by damn, no man will ever have that power over me again!” With some relief, she said she had hidden and denied that fact for years. She tried – and for a while it worked – to consider that trauma as just a nightmare. She never wondered why she was not able “to find the
Sisterhood to feature therapist The Sisterhood of Northern Hills Synagogue-Congregation B’nai Avraham will kick off its programming year Sunday, Sept. 13, with a special program featuring Jill W. Bley, a noted local clinical psychologist and sex therapist. The event will begin at 10 a.m. in the Zorndorf Social Hall of the Synagogue, located at 5714 Fields-Ertel Road, between I-71 and Snider Road. Following a continental breakfast and a brief busi-
ness meeting, Bley will speak on “Multi-generational Female Sexuality,” focusing on the physical and emotional aspects of female sexuality from infancy to the golden years. A discussion period will follow. Bley received her Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati, and was affiliated with the university as an adjunct associate professor of psychology from 1982 until 1994. During that time she taught sex therapy to
graduate students in psychology. She was a founder of Women Helping Women/ Rape Crisis Center. Bley became certified as a sex therapist in 1982 and a sex therapy supervisor in 1988. There is no charge for Sisterhood members. Nonmembers are welcome to attend. A $5 donation is appreciated. Reservations by Sept. 8 are requested. For more information or to make a reservation, call the synagogue at 931-6038.
right guy” with whom to consider marriage. Her repressed fear of sex and anger at men were affecting her life tremendously. From that point on she was willing to confer with a psychologist and work through the brutal disrespect forced on her by her attacker.A healthier life was ahead for her. She proved more courageous than most people are wont to be in facing what’s hidden inside. Too many of us fulfill Camus’ claim that most
humans live in hiding from t h e m Father Lou selves. Guntzelman Father Lou Guntzelman Perspectives 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.
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It’s all a piece of pie this week I guess I should call this week’s column the “Pie Issue.” I’ve been asked by several Kentucky readers to clone Maysville’s most famous transparent pie made by McGee’s Bakery. And a reader on the northern side of the river has been clamoring for Jimmy Gherardi’s l e m o n blueberry Rita pie. Heikenfeld First, Rita’s kitchen the story a b o u t McGee’s. I stopped in their bakery last year and got several items including their transparent pie. The recipe is secret so I can’t tell you how I sleuthed information but will tell you my “anonymous source” said McGee’s uses powdered milk. Now most transparent pies call for cream or milk so I have no idea how true the powdered milk theory is, but it’s plausible for sure when baking in large amounts. The ingredients in this pie are similar but not exactly like Hoosier, chess and vinegar pies. Anyway, I ran into Nick Clooney last year when we were both on Fox 19’s morning show. Nick said he thought his brother had a recipe similar to McGee’s.
Nick and I lost touch so I never did get the recipe in my hot little hands. The recipe I’m sharing is so delicious and almost dead-on McGee’s – and as close as I’m ever going to get to it. Jimmy’s pie, on the other hand, was a cinch to get. He is so generous when it comes to sharing recipes so I’ve got his authentic one to share here.
Transparent pie close to McGee’s
Originally from Martha Jane Zeigler, a Batavia resident and fine baker. Now this isn’t the prettiest pie – the filling isn’t real high but is so enticingly sweet and good you’ll understand when you take a bite. A thick filling would just be too much. Now if all you have is dark Karo, that should be OK too. I’ve adapted this slightly from her original recipe. 1 pie shell 1 stick butter, room temperature (salted or unsalted is OK) 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 ⁄2 cup half & half 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon clear Karo syrup Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Beat butter and sugar until mixture is fairly fluffy. Add rest of ingredients and blend well. Don’t worry if it looks curdled. Pour into pie shell. Bake 10 minutes at 400 degrees, then turn oven down to 325 degrees and bake for about 40 to 50 minutes more, or until pie has set. Awesome with a dollop of whipped cream.
Chef Jimmy Gherardi’s lemon sour cream blueberry pie
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duplicate “but have only nearly got it – worth stuffing myself for.” Cathy wanted to wish Jimmy well and thinks, like I do, that Jimmy is a wonderful and caring person. 1 cup sugar ⁄4 cup all purpose flour 1 ⁄4 cup cornstarch 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄2 cup sour cream 1 ⁄2 cup water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 egg yolks 1 ⁄3 cup fresh or organic bottled lemon juice Whipped cream Fresh or thawed frozen blueberries or blueberry syrup. 1
Place sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt in saucepan. Whisk. Add sour cream and water. Whisk until smooth. Place on stove top over medium heat and stir until thickened. Remove from heat and add butter. Stir until melted and well combined. Stir in yolks, Keep stirring until well combined – don’t worry if butter is floating around. Place back on heat and stir constantly until mixture is well combined and thick again. Stir in juice and keep stirring until it becomes thick and starts to hold its shape. Remove from heat and pour into prepared pie crust. Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then place in fridge until cold. Top with as much whipped cream, berries, etc. as you want. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.
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Climb a tree. Visit a farmer’s market. See live owls and hawks up close. Learn how bees make honey and sample their sweet creation. Kids and parents can do all this and more during the 7th annual Great Outdoor Weekend. All activities are free and take place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27, at several dozen sites throughout the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. The Great Outdoor Weekend gives good reason for families to visit a new park or try a new outdoor activity. More than 40 park, conservation and environmentally-based agencies are offering more than 70 free programs, including the Hamilton County Park District, Cincinnati Nature Center, Cincinnati Park Board, the Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati Museum Center and others. The official Web site, www.cincygreatoutdoor-
weekend.org, is the place to get all the details about this two-day event. Those participating can find a site location map to help them plan their day and programs listed both by region and time. There are also convenient links to full program descriptions, including directions, day-of phone numbers and age recommendations. Families can explore programs on the “west side” at Delhi Township Parks and Recreation and Imago Earth Center in Price Hill, on the “east side” at Izaak Walton League in Loveland and Turner Farm in Indian Hill and in northern Kentucky as well. The Great Outdoor Weekend has been designed to provide a diverse sampling of the best nature and environmental groups and activities in the Greater Cincinnati Region. Great Outdoor Weekend is presented by Serendipity Design LLC and the Hamilton County Park District.
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Chic.lits to host author Bohjalian of Bohjalian’s best-selling novel, “Skeletons at the Feast.” Co-chairs Cynthia Cole and Joni Littlejohn have planned a raffle of literary items for those attending the Sept. 14 event. The Chic.lits’ mission is to raise funds to sponsor additional author appearances at the Mercantile and to engage more local women readers in discussions of contemporary works.
Bohjalian’s talk is open to the public. Cost is $20 for library members; $25 for others. It will be held at the Taft Museum as the Mercantile Library is undergoing renovations preparing for its 175th-anniversary celebration. The pre-lecture reception will be at 6:30 p.m. To sign up to be a Chic.lit, call 6210717 or E-mail mercantileinfo@mercantilelibrary.com by Sept. 8.
Hadassah hosts opening meeting The Cincinnati Chapter of Hadassah will hold its opening meeting/installation and luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at Hebrew Union College, Mayerson Auditorium. Guest speaker will be Rabbi Gary Zola, who will give a presentation about “Abraham Lincoln and the Jews.” Hadassah Board members will be installed for the 2009-2010 year, and the American Jewish Archives, located at HUC, will be open for viewing following the luncheon. Event chairs are Renee Sandler and Teri Junker.
Zola is the executive director of The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives, the world’s largest freestanding research center dedicated solely to the study of the American Jewish experience. Zola also serves as professor of the American Jewish Experience at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati. Prior to assuming leadership of The Marcus Center, Zola served for more than 15 years as the national dean of admissions, student affairs and alumni relations for HUCJIR. In 2006, Zola
became the first American Jewish historian and the first American rabbi to receive appointment to the Academic Advisory Council of the congressionally recognized Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. In celebration of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, the American Jewish Archives Web site is hosting an online exhibit on the 16th president’s relationship to the Jewish community. Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer women’s organization whose members are
inspired to strengthen their partnership with I s r a e l , Zola ensure Jewish continuity, and realize their potential as a dynamic force in American society. Hebrew Union College is at 3101 Clifton Avenue in Clifton. Parking is available but limited. Hadassah members may donate contributions from their Red Boxes at the event. Cost for the luncheon is $20. For reservations, call 821-6157.
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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hull Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Sweeney of Blue Ash are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Megan Lynn to Michael William Hull, son of Charles & Joyce Hull of Sycamore Township on June 13, 2009. The wedding was held at the Church of the Saviour in Montgom ery, Ohio and the reception was at the Oasis Conference Center in Loveland, Ohio. Megan’s honor attendants were her brothers, Andrew and Brian Sweeney. Michael’s best men were his brothers David and Stephen Hull. Megan is in graduate school at the University of Dayton studying school counciling. She is doing an internship at Licking Heights High School in Pataskala, Ohio. Michael is completing his 4th year in the College of Dentistry at the Ohio State University. The couple honeymooned in Montego Bay, Jamaica and reside in Grandview, Ohio.
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The Chic.lits will host a talk by popular author, Chris Bohjalian, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Taft Museum. Mercantile Library board members Sally Connelly and Deborah Ginocchio helped found Chic.lits, an organization designed to support the Modern Novel series at the Mercantile Library. The Book Shelf of Madeira is partnering with the Chic.lits for this event.
60th Anniversary
Charles and Bonnie Rae Bauer will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniver sary on September 9, 2009.
Dominic Phillips Gopman was born on June 25, 2009 at 10:31 AM in Congratulations with love Southview Hospital, Day- from Connie and Ron, Candie ton. He is the son of Kris- and John, Chriss and Gary, ten and Nate Gopman of Charles and Natalie, Jake Butler Township. Dominic and Erin, Derek and Natalie, weighed 6 pounds, 15 Curtis and Nadin, Amos and ounces and was 20 inches Kristen, Sabrina and Marc, in length. Arnold Tia, Sarah and Michael, Gopman of Montgomery Ezra and Eli. is his paternal grandfather, and Bill and Julieanne PhilTo place your lips of Troy are his maternal grandparents.
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Northern Hills to present Taste of Jewish Holidays Northern Hills Synagogue-Congregation B’nai Avraham and Borders Books have teamed to present a special series of programs for children and families highlighting the Jewish holidays. The series will kick off with “A Taste of Rosh Hashanah” from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Borders at 5105 Deerfield Boulevard, Mason.
Guests will enjoy food, crafts and stories associated with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which begins at sundown Friday, Sept. 18. The entire community is invited to attend. Tracy Weisberger, Northern Hills Synagogue’s award-winning director of education and programming, created this “Taste” series, which continues throughout the year. The
Dec. 6 “Taste” will feature special Hanukah treats, exciting stories and imaginative crafts. On Feb. 21, guests are invited to come dressed in their favorite Purim costume to celebrate the holiday with food and festivities. On March 24, the Passover program will include an array of activities and a taste of the foods featured on the Seder plate.
“In Judaism the synagogue is the focal point of the community, but the home is where many of our great wealth of traditions take place. For example, families enjoy creating and enjoying traditional holiday foods, making Chanukah decorations, creating costumes for Purim and preparing Passover. The programs in the ‘Taste’ series are designed to bring these
wonderful activities out into the community, and what better place then a bookstore where there are numerous books about Jewish traditions for all ages,” said Elaine Hordes, vice president of education and programming at Northern Hills Synagogue. “The programs will be fun and educational, and exude the spirit of the holidays. We are fortunate to be
able to combine Tracy’s creativity with Border’s hospitality to provide what promises to be an inspiring time for all.” Northern Hills Synagogue is at 5714 Fields Ertel Road, between I-71 and Snider Road. For more information, call the Synagogue at 9316038, e-mail nhscba@fuse.net or visit www.nhs-cba.org.
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NapCincinnati, a locallybased luxury apartment developer and manager, has promoted Chris Johnson to sales manager. He will begin his new duties at Water’s B e n d , Johnson NapCincinnati’s newest apartment community in South Lebanon, beginning Sept. 1. Johnson, who is a certified national apartment leasing professional, began his career with napCincinnati as a leasing consultant at Gettysburg Square in Fort Thomas, Ky. After two years, he moved to Centennial Station near Hyde Park, where he is the primary leasing consultant. Johnson lives in Kenwood.
OstermanCron ranked on list
Inc. magazine has ranked Blue Ash-based OstermanCron No. 3,286 on its third annual “Inc. 5000,” an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at America’s independentminded entrepreneurs. OstermanCron, a office furniture dealer serving the Greater Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus areas, has
been ranked on the list for the third consecutive year. For more information on OstermanCron, call 7713377 or visit www.ostermancron.com.
Leadership Cincinnati
Susan Verschoor of Wells Fargo Insurance Services has been selected for participation in Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber’s Class XXXIII of Leadership Cincinnati. Leadership Cincinnati, the preeminent leadership program in Cincinnati, is a competitive program that provides participants a broad view of civic leadership through direct contact with a wide variety of institutions and people. Class members are chosen from a cross section of the community and represent the region’s top levels of leadership. The 10-month program, which starts in September, focuses on leadership, education, economic development, inclusion, justice, the arts and culture, government, health, human services and housing. Verschoor lives in Symmes Township.
Best lawyers
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, LLP, recently announced that 94 lawyers from its firm, including Charles C. Bissinger and Donald J. Shuller, both of Blue Ash, and Roger E. Lautzenhiser, Jr. of Symmes
Township, have been selected for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America 2010.” Vorys was ranked a No. 1 law firm in Ohio overall. Both Bissinger and Shuller practice real estate law at the firm. Lautzenhiser practices corporate law at the firm.
New restaurant
Kate’s Kafe has opened at 10764 Montgomery Road at Duff’s Square in Sycamore Township (formally the Blue Wolf Cafe). The cafe serves breakfast and lunch, featuring homemade soups, salads and daily lunch specials. Hours of operation are 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m.2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call chef and Kate’s Kafe owner Jeffrey P. McCoy at 489-7999.
Liberty Dialysis opens
Liberty Dialysis of Mercer Island, Wash., has opened a kidney dialysis center at 8251 Pine Road, suite 110, in Sycamore Township. In addition to dialysis treatments, the center also offers transportation coordination, insurance counselors to help with coverage concerns, an experienced staff and available water treatment systems. For more on Liberty Dialysis at Kenwood, visit www.libertydialysis.com or call 841-1800.
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Anthony Gonzales, 22, 11983 4th Ave., disorderly conduct at 11983 4th Ave., Aug. 10. Paul Diebold, 53, 8400 Gwilada Dr., open container at 8706 Tudor Ave., Aug. 14. Shaneka Kelow, 21, 1714 Race St., theft at 7913 Montgomery Rd., Aug. 7.
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Residence entered at 8991 Plainfield Rd., Aug. 13. Residence entered and bows, TV, guitars, rifle of unknown value removed at 4229 Myrtle Ave., Aug. 16.
7965 Remington Rd.: Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. to Gilles Amy; $273,000. 8510 Capricorn Dr.: Jones Matthew & Laura B. to Perumbeti Ajay C. & Swapna Boppana; $230,000.
SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP 11942 First Ave.: Hildebrand Michael J. to U.S. Bank Na; $52,000. 11965 Snider Rd.: Taylor John B. Jr. & Joan K. to Wynn Tammara M.; $225,000. 12111 Fifth Ave.: Whitaker Sue A. to Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Tr.: $34,000. 12115 Fifth Ave.: Whitaker Sue A. to Deutsche Bank National Trust Co.
Tr.: $34,000. 4103 Jud Dr.: Blake St. Real Estate Investors V. Lp to Willingham Jonathan O.; $79,250. 7696 Ginnala Ct.: Duke Realty Ohio to Hodge Joseph W. & Jean B.; $235,000. 8064 Silkyrider Ct.: Worth Robert W. Tr to Taylor John B. & Joan D.; $408,000. 8317 St. Clair Ave.: Vanover Robert & Yan Yang to Johnson Kenny & Becki; $116,000. 8402 Monroe Ave.: Brewster Renee to Kenwood Bible Methodist Church; $62,000.
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10167 Lincoln Rd.: Veite Robert &
Sherrie Lamb to Chase Home Finance LLC; $60,000. 11821 Hawthorn Woods Ct.: Acton James F. & Kari W. to Georges Timothy M.; $191,000. 8990 Terwilligers View Ct.: Baritot Sarah G. to Pellegrini Joseph A. & Rebecca A.; $437,500. 9170 Dominion Cr.: Cohen Ronald L. & Sandra K. to Allen Donald Robert & Jane Speiser Allen; $120,000. 9180 Symmes Landing Dr.: Grigg Dan R. & Jane L. to Litton Peggy G.; $260,000. 9421 Bridgewood Ct.: Kirkendall Patricia A. to Tcif Reo Bar Corp; $205,000.
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Robert L. Lyons, 22, 10 Meadow Dr., drug paraphernalia at GlendaleMilford Rd., Aug. 21. Marc A. Benson, 21, 9664 Placid Dr., driving under the influence at
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Brian K. Prows, 50, 3670 Brockton Dr., open container prohibited at Kenwood Road at Ohio 126, Aug. 28. Christopher L. Burgess, 29, 5255 Rolston Ave., traffic warrant at Kenwood Road at Ohio 126, Aug. 28. David Stokes, 47, 4322 Schenck Rd., obstructing official business at 4100 Hunt Rd., Aug. 30. Casey G. Moser, 23, 4880 Hunt Rd., possession or use of a controlled substance at 9500 Kenwood Rd. apartment C, Aug. 28. David W. Knisley, 23, 4510 Victor Ave., misdemeanor warrant, drug paraphernalia, traffic warrant, traffic warrant, traffic warrant, traffic war-
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DEATHS Buford Leroy Burns of Montgomery died Aug. 31. Survived by daughters, Johnsie (Bob) Davis, Angelia (Don) Douglas and Almeda (Ray) Ellard; grandchildren, Cheri (Tom) Aldrich, Christopher (Renee) Roberts, Cindy (Ryan) Battelle, Brad (Crystal) Davis and Raymond (Sandra) Ellard II; also survived by 10 great-grandchildren and sisterin-laws, Madeline and Ruth Burns. Preceded in death by parents, Fredrick Leroy and Etta (Highlander) Burns; brothers, Robert and Hubert Burns; and sister, Mabel Wickline. Services were Sept. 2 at MihovkRosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
Richard Harry Joy
Richard Harry Joy, 84, of Mont-
Stephen M. Sweeney
Stephen M. Sweeney, 73, of Blue Ash died Aug. 31. Survived by wife, Saundra (nee Miller); children, Maureen Sweeney, Megan (Brian) Tanner, James, John and Matthew Sweeney; siblings,
Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge. Call 248-7134 for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 242-4000 for pricing details. Owen (Alice), Donal (Jo), Eugene (Carol) and Elizabeth Sweeney; and grandchildren, Seth and Sydney Tanner. Preceded in death by parents, Eugene and Elizabeth (nee Donahue) Sweeney; and brother, Brian Sweeney. Services were Sept. 3 at St. James of the Valley Catholic Church, Wyoming. Memorials to: St. James of the Valley Catholic Church, 411 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45215; or Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597.
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Rachel (nee Trammel) Walters, 86, of Sycamore Township died
Ascension’s Sunday worship service is at 10 a.m. Sunday school and adult forum begin at 9 a.m. A nursery is provided during the worship service. The church is hosting the Fall Chamber Concert Series. On Saturday, Sept. 26, the 16-year-old 2009 World Piano Competition winner, David Mamedov, will be performing in concert. Former Metropolitan Opera soloist Blythe Walker, soprano, and former European opera soloist, David Bezona, tenor, will be performing Saturday, Oct. 17. The final concert of the fall season will feature the choirs of Sycamore High School, Kenneth Holdt directing, Saturday, Nov. 21. All concerts are free and will begin at 7 p.m. (A free-will donation will be accepted.) The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288; www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.
Church of the Saviour United Methodist
The church is hosting the free Taking Better Pictures Workshop from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, for ages 11-17 and Saturday, Sept. 19, for ages 18-105. Call the church to register. Haiti Mission Trip 2010: Sign-ups are being taken for an adult mission trip to Haiti in February 2010. Call the church office for details. Kids Morning Out is from 9 a.m. to noon every Monday through Thursday. It is open to children 6 months-kindergarten. The cost is $10 for one child and $15 for fam-
ilies of two or more. 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. A new Moms Group is forming. They will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, or from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. Church of the Saviour Book Club will discuss “The Language of God: A Scientist Present Evidence for Belief” by Francis S. Collins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Harper’s Point Panera. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church The church is presenting Financial Peace University, a program that teaches the skills and confidence to make the right decisions with your money, beginning Sept. 3 at The Edge @ University of Cincinnati Campus Ministry House in Clifton. Orientation is 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 at The Edge Campus Ministry House at 3007 Clifton Ave. Classes begin Thursday, Sept. 10, and are for 13 weeks. Cost is $90 per family unit to participate in the program. For information, visit www.daveramsey.com. To register, contact Pastor Jess Abbott at 891-1700 or jabbott@goodshepherd.com. The church is at 7701 Kenwood Road, Kenwood; 489-8815.
Hartzell United Methodist Church The church is hosting a Fish Fry from
Aug. 30. Survived by children, James (Dona) Horton, Jack (Lisa) Horton and Charae (Robb) Conn; grandchildren, Aimee (John) Faler, James (Teresa) Horton, Chad Horton, Raebecca Conn, Colton Conn and Joshua Horton; great-grandchildren, Amariah, Johnny, Charlie and Jesse Faler; siblings, Lois Williams and OC Trammel; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Charles; and siblings, Kathleen Bass and James Trammel. Services were Sept. 2 at Neidhard Gillen Funeral Home, Mount Healthy.
5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The menu consists of all-you-caneat Icelandic cod, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, bread, dessert and drink. The cost is $9 for adults, $4 for ages 5-10, and free for ages 4 and under. Hartzell will have a wide variety of bid-and-buy baskets for a silent auction. At the conclusion of the evening, bidding will be suspended and winners will be notified. The church is at 8999 Applewood Drive, Blue Ash; 891-8527.
Sycamore Christian Church
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.”
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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 September 15, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of entering Executive Session to consider the purchase of real property and to discuss the discipline of a public employee; for the purpose of taking action on the Executive Session issues; and for the purpose of reviewing and approving a proposed Community ReinvestTo place your BINGO ad ment Area developcall 513.242.4000 ment on Loveland Madeira Road. This If you’re looking meeting will be held at for buyers, you’re the Township Admin. Bldg., 9323 Union in the right Cemetery Road. John C. Borchers neighborhood. Fiscal Officer, Call Community Classified Symmes Township 513.242.4000 8477071001499311
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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 Special Meetings on September 24, 2009 and October 22, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of providing the public with information regarding the November ballot issues dealing with the proposed governmen tal natural gas aggregation program and the proposed governmental electricity aggregation program. These meetings will be held at the Township Safety Center, 8871 Weekly. John C. Borchers Fiscal Officer, Symmes Township 8415781001496808 LOST & FOUND Ads are FREE!!
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Buford Leroy Burns
gomery died Aug. 31. Survived by wife, Jean (nee Timm) Joy; children, Claudia (Robert) Allen of Milford and Bruce (Debra) Joy of Chicago; grandchildren, Shelley Eichinger, David Allen, Shaun and Krista Joy; and greatgrandchild, Emma Eichinger. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, Ohio, 452633597; or to the Kidney Foundation of Cincinnati, 2200 Victory Parkway, No. 510, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45206.
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September 9, 2009
DO YOU WANT TO BE SAVED?
Only one time, in the entire bible, is the question asked. “What must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30). In the next verse (Acts 16:31) the question is answered, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt
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Hell’s Hot Life’s Short Death’s Sure Eternity’s Long and “There Ain’t No Exits In Hell.” NO MAN KNOWS, HOW SOON IT IS TOO LATE “Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His Name in vain.” Exodus 20:7 Any way that you use God’s Name, the Lord’s Name, Jesus’ Name, other than in a Holy manner, is taking His Name in vain.
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For God so loved the worlds, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believed in Him Should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 Acts 2:21 And Romans 10:13 indicate that “whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” In the next verse, Romans 10:14 it says, “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed?” Believing precedes calling upon The name of the Lord. Jesus Himself said in John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” God reaffirms this truth in I Timothy 2:5 saying “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” When someone says “repeat this prayer after me to be saved” it is making people feel like they have to “do” something to be saved, other than believing. If someone is asked to say a prayer to be saved, the person who says the prayer is still on his way to hell, after repeating the prayer, if he hasn’t believed in his heart. Nowhere in the Bible is it found that a person has to pray a prayer to be saved. God does not hear a prayer unless you go to God in the name of Jesus Christ, The Only Mediator between God and man. Jesus Christ is not your Mediator unless he is your Lord and Savior. So according to God, the steps are, first, you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. By believing as Acts 16:31 indicates, you are saved! Acts 16:30,31 is the only time in the Bible where the question is asked, “what must I do to be saved?” God answering through Paul said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved. By being saved, Jesus Christ is your Lord, Savior, and Mediator between God and your self. Now you can pray to God, because you have the Mediator, Jesus Christ. I believe that when a person “prays” to God, without being saved, his prayer goes no higher than the ceiling, and God probably says, “Who do you think you are, to think that you can come to Me, without coming to Me in the only possible way that I have set out in My Word? For you come to Me, through My Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, the One and Only Mediator between you and Me.” You don’t just pull Jesus Christ out of the air, and say today I want You to get me to God, by my go-between for God! It doesn’t work that way. Jesus Christ is either your Lord and Savior, making Him your Mediator, or, if Jesus Christ is not your Lord and Savior. He is not your Mediator. I believe it is very important to stress that you are saved by believing only. John 3:16, probably the most quoted verse in the Bible, says that, “whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Again, this passage clearly prescribes believing, not repeating a prayer. In Jon 3:4, Nicodemus asks Jesus, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter the second time into this mother’s womb, and be born?” He was asking this in regard to Jesus’ statement in John 3:3, that a man needs to be born again Jesus’ answer in John 3:5 and following is “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” Nowhere does Jesus say, pray to be saved, it is always believe. Years ago, I heard Dr. Donald Grey Barnhouse say “I’m deeply offended when I hear a prayer that does not end with the idea that God must be approached only through the Name and the Being of the Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 1:13 says “In whom (Christ) ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise.” Romans 10:9 tells us “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hat raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth (first) unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession (next) is made unto salvation.” How many people have gone to hell or are going to hell by putting their trust in the ungodly “pray the sinners prayer” or “repeat this prayer after me”, instead of believing John 3:36: “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”
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Luke 23:39-43 tells us “And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, if thou be Christ, save thyself and us.” But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this man hath done nothing amiss. And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” In these verses in Luke, we see that a man was saved by believing only. The malefactor did not, and was not instructed by Jesus, to pray, to receive salvation. He said unto Jesus, “Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verify I say unto thee, today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” You don’t fool Jesus. Jesus knew that this man believed in Him; that this man believed that this Jesus that he was talking with was the Lord, The Messiah, the Only Begotten Son of God, the Savior, and in believing, the man was saved. Now if you think that you have to pray first; repeat, first, or anything first, before believing, why did Jesus tell him “today thou shalt be with Me in paradise?” OR if there is a need to do for anything to go along with believing believing, why didn’t Jesus tell him what that was? Jesus doesn’t make mistakes! God’s Word is true. You don’t (really you can’t), add to or take away from God’s Word, and it be true. Just leave His Word alone, and do what God said, believe, Psalm 119:89” “For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.” Revelations 22:18,19” For/testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, if any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.” Take your Bible and check the references that we contained herein—nothing added to and nothing taken away; and when you hear “the plan of salvation” from anyone, get your Bible out and see if it is God speaking or “someone’s” idea. I can’t see “ten steps” to salvation, I can see only one step: believe. The malefactor on the cross had but one step, and he took it. You, I, we all have “one step,” believe. Please take it, and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for your salvation. All Scripture references are from The King James Version, (Cambridge, Cambridge) 1789.