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Trick or treat times in local communities (all times are for Saturday, Oct. 31): Blue Ash: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Montgomery: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sycamore Township: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Symmes Township: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Madeira resident Emery Gardner is a long-time Reds fan. Cincinnati’s William Chandler had visited ball parks all across the country. In addition to a love of baseball, the two had something else in common: they had yet to visit Great American Ball Park. The two hospice patients recently took a trip to see the Reds during a recent home stand, thanks to a special trip arranged by Crossroads Hospice’s Gift of a Day program. SEE LIFE, B1
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With the help of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Loveland Symmes Fire Department is better equipped to track and recognize chemicals in an emergency situation. A grant from Homeland Security covered the cost of $50,000 in new equipment. “They’ve recognized small municipalities (like Symmes Township and Loveland) can’t afford all of this equipment,” Loveland Symmes Assistant Fire Chief Tom Turner said. Turner said with the community’s proximity to the city of Cincinnati, it could be considered a target for terrorist acts, but the new equipment has the ability trace chemicals in the air and to identify them. Some of the equipment, such as the photoionization detector or the gas badge, can be used regularly by the fire department for the firefighters to detect unsafe levels of toxic gases and also to monitor oxygen levels. The Loveland Symmes Fire
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Assistant Fire Chief Tom Turner, Symmes Township Board of Trustees President Ken Bryant and Loveland Symmes Fire Chief Otto Huber display some of the new equipment the fire department received through a grant from the Department of Homeland Security.
“Without these grants ... we wouldn’t be able to afford these things locally.”
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Department are also part of county wide air monitoring because of their equipment inventory. They monitor and secure northeast Hamilton County in case of a chemical emergency and coordiante with other departments in
the county to isolate the problem before a hazardous material team can clean up the site. “(The equipment) gives real time monitoring,” Fire Chief Otto Huber said. The firefighters in the depart-
ment have already been trained on the equipment through an grant through Homeland Security “We’re very proactive about training and equipment,” Turner said. Grants are also provided to train the firefighters in different locations including Nevada and Alabama. “Without these grants ... we wouldn’t be able to afford these things locally,” Huber said.
Hot-button issues spur dialogue in Blue Ash race By Jeanne Houck
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The Blue Ash City Council race has sparked a lot of discussion in newspaper columns and blogs about how the incumbents have done their jobs. Here are some answers to a few of the most-frequently raised questions. • Are there plans to move the Bicentennial Veterans Memorial Park? Not now. Blue Ash considered moving the memorial park to make way for a Towne Square redevelopment plan, but dropped the idea when it scrapped the redevelopment plans in August 2008. • Did council ignore the will of the people when it approved an expansion of the Park Manor Town Homes under construction on Cooper Road in July 2008? Council did vote against the wishes of a significant number of residents who spoke at council
meetings. • Did the newly renovated and expanded Blue Ash Recreation Center on Cooper Road come in over budget? No, according to the city manager's/public information office. “In fact, the construction costs closed out less than the final budget,” according to a statement issued by the office. “The confusion by some regarding the recreation center budget stems from very preliminary rough estimates and contingencies stated during the pre-planning and predesign phase several years prior to detailed analysis. “As is common with retrofitting an existing older building (the original recreation center was 30 years old), there had to be detailed analysis and design engineering to determine how to integrate the new facility with the old facility regarding heating, cooling, electric, plumbing, structural integrity, etc ... There was also an extensive public input
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process to fine tune desired amenities of the new recreation center yielding requests such as the rock climbing wall, whirlpool, private showers, cafe, etc ... “However, once the estimate was fine tuned at $13 million, and budgeted, and the project sent out to bid, there were no overruns as the detailed engineering/architectural review process had vetted all issues prior to bid. “The construction cost ended up being $12.5 million as some contingencies built into the bid were not needed. “Lastly, it should be noted that the new recreation center not only represents a great new asset that our community can be proud of, it was done for less per square foot than other comparable community facilities. “In addition, membership has increased by 638 memberships, or 18 percent.”
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Levy looks to maintain library services By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
Tara Kressler, branch manager of the Symmes Township library, runs one of the largest and busiest library branches in Hamilton County. In one month during the past summer, more than 75,000 items were circulated. More than 100 people also attended morning story hour daily in the month of July. Kressler was on hand for a recent Symmes Township
“We’re only looking to maintain current services.”
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Board of Trustees meeting and said that 90 percent of the funding for the library comes from the state. She said there is no source of funding locally. Kressler said that the 1mill, five year tax levy on
the ballot for Hamilton County would help to maintain the services the library provides. “We’re just trying to survive 2009,” Kressler said. If the levy does not pass, 15 to 20 branches of the library will be closed in early December. Kressler said that it is unusual for a large library system such as the Hamilton County Library to not have local funding. The system is ranked as one of the
top 10 in the country. Kressler said the library wants to reduce its dependence on funds from the state. Since 2000, the funding has been cut by $15 million, with $9 million in cuts in just 2009. “Cost containment measures” have been taken since 2000, including cutting hours by 10 percent, laying off 200 employees, cancelling capital projects and reorganizing the main library in downtown Cincin-
nati. There has also been a 17 percent increase in circulation and 25 percent increase in inflation which Kressler said has not helped the 28 percent in cuts the library has taken. The levy is estimated to cost $2.50 per month for every $100,000 in property value. “We’re only looking to maintain current services,” Kressler said.
Economy challenges school board candidates By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com
Economic challenges remain a concern for school candidates in the upcoming election. Four candidates are running for the three available seats on the Indian Hill Exempted Village Board of Education. Candidate Karl Grafe, 49, has served on the Nominating Committee for the village of Indian Hill. He is an attorney with the American Financial Group. “Clearly it’s the fiscal challenges that we face as a result of the funding changes which are looming,” said Grafe.
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Symmes Township library branch manager Tara Kressler said the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County needs to find a local source of funding to reduce dependency on the state and to maintain services. The 1mil five year levy is Issue 7 on the November ballot.
Tax hike views The Indian Hill Exempted Village School District Board of Education is considering moving 1.25 mills of inside millage to fund permanent improvements. A decision to move the inside millage means the school tax portion of the property tax will increase, without requiring the issue to be placed on an election ballot. All of the candidates said they support moving the inside millage. “I think it is a well thought out alternative because of the candidates for elementary school principal and was also a past board member for the Indian Hill Club. He is an instructor and head of the Department of Economics at the University of
challenges that are looming,” said candidate Karl Grafe. “I look forward to learning more about it and seeking input from the community.” Incumbent board member Elizabeth Johnston said a lot of thought had been put into moving the inside millage. “We have looked at alternatives and this is the best decision,” she said. Candidate Kim Martin Lewis said she considers the inside millage move necessary with the economic downturn.
“My understanding is that this will be something revisited on an annual basis,” she said. “If the funding needs turn out to be less than expected in the future the increase in millage can be reduced.” Candidate Sourushe Zandvakili said he also would support moving the inside millage. “However, we have to balance out any future increases in mills by enhancing or bringing about more productivity in the school district,” he said.
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Two Sycamore Township houses are facing the possibility of being knocked down after being declared nusiances. The house at 6330 Kugler Mill, owned by Thomas Marley, has been unkempt for several years, according to township officials. Planning and zoning inspector Harry Holbert said that two accessory structures on the property need to be taken down because they are structurally unsound. He said the house is also in poor maintenance condition, the fence is falling down and that the landscaping is not always maintained. Marley, who attended the public hearing for his nuisance property before the regular meeting Sept. 17, told township officials that he had been renting the property and the tenants moved out after they got behind in rent. He said he had been in talks with the B’Nai Tzedek Congregation next door to the property about them buying the property, but he said it did not work out. Marley has 30 days to clean up the entire property
Sycamore leaf collection starts Oct. 19 By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
The Sycamore Township leaf collection begins Monday, Oct. 19, but township superint e n d e n t Tracy Kellums issued a warning for township Kellums residents. He said that all residents who wish to participate should keep the leaves on the front lawns and get rid of sticks and other debris. Kellums asked residents to keep the leaves out of the street because they can end up washed down the storm drains which can clog the drain and potentially cause flooded streets and traffic hazards. There will be four units that will collect leaves in various parts of the township on a daily basis. “We’ll be around as fast as we can,” Kellums said. The leaf collection will run from Oct. 19 through Dec. 11.
and knock down the two accessory buildings before the township will come in to take care of it. Holbert said the estimated cost of tear down and clean up of the property is $13,000. If the township does the work, Marley will be charged for it. If he fails to pay, it will be assessed to his taxes on the property. A foreclosed home at 8324 York St. was also declared a nuisance. Holbert said the house has been vacant. Both the Hamilton County Building Department and Sycamore Town-
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Senior Becca Conn places some balloons in the school hallway.
Freshman Jessie Choate uses a paint marker to color in a football on a poster.
Homecoming hoopla Indian Hill High School cheerleaders prepare for the big homecoming game by painting posters, stuffing goody bags and adorning the walls with balloons. The Indian Hill Braves played the Mariemont Warriors Friday night. PHOTOS BY FORREST SELLERS/STAFF
Indian Hill High School senior Jessie Schwein makes sure she has plenty of red paint on hand while painting banners for the high school’s homecoming football game Oct. 2.
Sophomore Caroline Gutbezahl shows her team spirit. Sophomores Rochelle Theriault, left, Alexis Ilyinsky and Morgan Chadwick line up a poster. Junior Julia Vigran spray paints the initials I and H on a sign.
Tat-yana Brown, left, and Sydney Allen paint posters.
Seniors Hayley Crombleholme, left, and Elizabeth Bobbitt prepare a goody bag for the football players.
SCHOOL NOTES Run for the Lions
Ursuline Academy will hold its second annual Run for the Lions 5K Race at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, beginning and ending at the school, 5535 Pfeiffer Road, Blue Ash. The event begins with an optional Mass at 7 a.m. and ends with a post-race hot breakfast and entertainment in the school theatre. Race will include awards to first three runners in each category, awards to first three overall male and female, awards to the fastest UA student and alumna and a gift bag and Tshirt for all pre-paid registrants. Cost for the race is: $15 (student early registration); $25 (adult early registration; $20 (student race day registration); and $30 (adult race day registration). Proceeds from the run directly benefit Ursuline students. Nov. 9 is the last day for pre-registration. Participants who sign up by then will receive
the race T-shirt and gift bag. Entry forms are available at www.ursulineacademy.org. Deadline for online entries is at 5 p.m. Nov. 12. For more information, call the Ursuline Development Department at 791-5794.
OLLI courses
Several courses through UC’s OLLI (The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) are being held at Raymond Walters College in Blue Ash. Mary Fruewald is teaching a wine appreciation course 1p.m. to 2:25 p.m. Tuesdays. Participants will learn about how geography affects
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the wines as well as the various regulations for various countries. Jim Dempsey will teach a course on Civil War generals 2 p.m. to 3:25 p.m., Mondays, reviewing the generals lives and careers as well as their impact on key Parnes battles. Yve Parnes will teach Culinary Capers 2:35 p.m. to 4 p.m., emphasizing recipes with a theme, including Halloween party, Christmas morning breakfast, pajama party, hayride and complete Thanksgiving dinner. Cost to attend is $80 each course. OLLI offers eight week courses for adults 50 and older each fall, winter and spring at various locations. For more information, visit
www.uc.edu/ce/olli or call 556-9186.
Moeller fights against cancer
Moeller High School students launched their second annual fight against cancer. This year, the school is raising money for CancerFree Kids and the Hoctor Fund by holding activities that include a Penny War among the students, selling of homecoming T-shirts and a gate collection at the football games. Last year, Moeller spearheaded the “GCL Common Goal” campaign, which raised more than $15,000 for Pro Scan, a non-profit organization that provides medical screening for breast cancer to women who cannot afford it.
Art exhibit
To help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species” as well as with the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth, Raymond Walters College is sponsoring “Natural Selections,” an art exhibit inspired by the work of Darwin featuring botanical, geological and zoological interpretations related to Darwin’s work. The exhibit runs Oct. 27-Nov. 25 in the RWC Library gallery in Muntz Hall. An opening reception will take place 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Ongoing exhibit hours are 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.uc.edu/darwin or contact John Wolfer at 745-5600.
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This week in soccer
• Sycamore High School boys shut out Hamilton High School 4-0, Oct. 8. Sycamore’s Sam, Benson made four saves. Ben Dhiman, Matt Hill, Jeff Wolkoss and Maxim Coninx scored the goals. • Sycamore High School boys beat Anderson High School 3-1, Oct. 10. Max Riehemann, Michael Jervis and Chapman Bundy scored Sycamore’s goals. Sycamore advances to 12-1-1 with the win. • Ursuline Academy girls beat Anderson High School, 3-1, Oct. 10. Desirae Ball scored two goals and Brynne Kelly scored one goal for Ursuline. • Sycamore boys beat Fairfield High School 3-2, Oct. 13. Matt Hill, Daniel Castillo and Alex Grzegorzewski scored Sycamore’s goals. Sycamore advances to 13-1-1 with the win. • Ursuline girls tied with Mercy High School 1-1, Oct. 14. Monica Melink scored Ursuline’s goal. Ursuline is 114-1 with the tie.
This week in volleyball
• Ursuline Academy beat McAuley High School 25-16, 25-18, 25-15, Oct. 8. Ursuline advances to 20-0 with the win. • Sycamore High School beat Hamilton High School 25-14, 25-12, 25-17, Oct. 8. Sycamore advances to 14-6 with the win. • Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy beat Monroe 25-11, 25-21, Oct. 10. CHCA advances to 16-3 with the win.
This week in cross country
Sycamore High School’s Nick Fry came in second at 16:18 in the Fr. Rudy Invitational, Oct. 10. Sycamore finished fourth as a team with a score of 106.
This week in tennis
• Ursuline Academy beat Sycamore High School 3-2, Oct. 12. Ursuline’s Komal Safdar beat B. Patel 6-0, 6-0; Sycamore’s Sophia Southard beat Madison DeWitt 1-6, 6-3, 6-2; Ursuline’s Jenny Robertson beat Allie Martin 6-3, 7-6; Sycamore’s Sheena Patel and Joyce Zhang beat Annie Sabo and Maggie Egan 62, 6-1; Ursuline’s Colleen Johns and Lauren Wenstrup beat Aamna Dosani and Maggie Cron 6-7, 6-4, 7-6. Ursuline advances to 15-3 with the win.
This week in volleyball
• Ursuline Academy beat Mt. Notre Dame High School 25-17, 25-15, 25-19, Oct. 13. Ursuline advances to 21-0 with the win. • Sycamore High School beat Fairfield 23-25, 25-20, 25-16, 25-17, Oct. 13. Sycamore advances to 15-7 with the win.
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Indian Hill rolls over Taylor, 48-32
By Mark Chalifoux
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The Indian Hill football team lost the first three games of the season, but won its next five games. “We stopped making mistakes,” head coach Mike Theisen said. “We’ve gotten better and we stopped making mistakes that were costing us football games. We had bad snaps, turnovers and other mental mistakes and now we’ve matured and we’re playing how I thought we’d play from week one.” Theisen said the halftime of the Madeira game was the turning point for the season and that the team stepped up at that point. Indian Hill was up 14-12 at halftime against Madeira and went on to win 45-19. Indian Hill then beat Mariemont 51-21, Reading 31-21 and Taylor 48-32. “The attitude has always been outstanding, but there’s been a different energy when they eliminated the mistakes,” Theisen said. “Their work ethic is outstanding, it just took getting over the hump of making critical mistakes at critical times.” The team has been led by quarterback Sam Hendricks, who has nearly 1,800 total yards of offense. He leads the CHL in rushing and has been a threat with his legs and his arm. “His skill level and decision-making have improved every week,” Theisen said. “He’s having a great deal of success and is having a great time. He’s a hard worker and he’s having an outstanding season.” Indian Hill also has running back Jacob Bauer back in the mix after he missed several games due to injury. Reid Lockwood ran well in his absence and will continue to share the running back duties with Bauer. “Reid Lockwood has done a great, great job and is a big part of our future, so he will still get some carries,” Theisen said. “Jacob has a little more power, especially when it comes to blocking, but both of them have a great field presence.” Theisen said he’s very pleased with the progress of the offensive line and called their play “outstanding.” Defensively, Mick Thomas
Moeller senior running back Jeff Aubin fights for yards against LaSalle.
has been a standout for the Braves. With the 48-32 win over Taylor, Indian Hill set the conference record for consecutive wins in the conference at 38. Cincinnati Academy of Physical Education previously held the record of 37. “It is something the guys are very proud and excited about,” Theisen said. “They get to carry the banner for the guys who came before them. This is a pretty big record.” After the win against Taylor, Indian Hill travels to winless Finneytown. Theisen insists his players aren’t overlooking anyone, even if most of the casual spectators have their eye on the final game of the regular season, a road tilt with undefeated Wyoming. “We have to take it one game at a time and keep getting better,” he said. “We want Wyoming to hear the Braves coming.”
Moeller 35, La Salle 14
Moeller (8-0, 2-0) raced out to a 28-0 lead to remain perfect on the season. Senior quarterback Andrew Hendrix was 19-of31 passing for 195 yards and a touchdown; he also
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0) at Nippert Stadium on Halloween night. At stake against St. X is the GCL South title and the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. Moeller entered week eight at No. 2 in the Harbin Ratings behind the Bombers.
CHCA 8, North Hardin 7
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Moeller senior quarterback Andrew Hendrix looks to pass the ball during the first half against LaSalle at Lockand Stadium. Moeller won 35-14. rushed for two scores. Junior tailback Tucker Skove led Moeller with 12 carries for 72 yards, while senior Jeff Aubin had 11 for 50. The Moeller defense, meanwhile, was dominant. The Crusaders recorded seven sacks and two fumbles, and Dylan Ruter scored on a 25-yard interception return. The Lancers ran 32 times for just 75 yards – an average of 2.3 yards per carry – and had just six rushing yards at halftime. Moeller closes the regular season with two Saturday games – at Lakewood St. Edward on Oct. 24 and against St. Xavier (6-1, 2-
The Eagles won the game without scoring a touchdown. Senior kicker Joe Reifenberg kicked two field goals – including one as time expired – and the defense delivered a safety to overcome a 7-0 deficit. CHCA hosts Clark Montessori (4-4, 1-3) Oct. 23 before closing the regular season at Cincinnati Country Day (6-2, 2-2) Oct. 30.
Lockland 21, CCD 0
A pair of wins in week nine and week 10 could catapult the Indians into the postseason despite Cincinnati Country Day’s weekeight loss to undefeated Lockland, 21-0. CCD, now standing at 62, travels to face New Miami (1-7) at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, before ending the season with a week10 home game against Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (5-3). CCD was No. 3 in the Division VI Region 24 Harbin Ratings for week seven with a computer
average of 9.74. Additional teams in the top eight included No. 1 Lockland at 11.63, No. 2 Ansonia, 9.94, No. 4 WaynesfieldGoshen at 8.22 and No. 8 Marion Local, 6.58 at 3-4. In week eight, CCD was shutout for the first time this season by undefeated Lockland. Lockland junior Devontay Scott rushed for 193 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. In total , Lockland produced 484 yards of total offense against CCD. Lockland and North College Hill remain on a collision course after both teams continued undefeated seasons at the expense of CCD and Summit Country Day in week eight. Both improving to 8-0, Lockland bested CCD in week eight, 21-0, with North College defeating Summit, 46-17. North College Hill travels to face Lockland in week nine with the Miami Valley Conference title and undefeated records on the line.
Lakota West 28, Princeton 0
The Vikings struggled to get anything going offensively and were shut out for the first time since a 20-0 loss against Brookhaven in 2004. Princeton (2-3, 4-4) finishes the season with home games against Hamilton (26, 1-4) and Middletown (80, 5-0).
Sycamore 14, Fairfield 2
Kevin Carroll capped the Aviator scoring with a firstquarter safety. Sycamore won the timeof-possession battle and had almost twice as many rushing yards as Fairfield (112-66) but was unable to string together a scoring drive. Kyle Sess led the Aviators with 19 carries for 58 yards, while Dayshai Minnifield added eight for 27 and Darius Hillary chipped in with six for 22. Will Bundy had two catches for 16 yards. Sycamore (2-6, 0-5) closes the regular season with road games against Lakota East (2-6, 2-3) and Mason (2-6, 1-4).
Ursuline’s Safdar wins district title
CHCA tennis sends three girls to state
Division I, district tennis
Ursuline junior Komal Safdar qualified for state after winning a district title at the Division I district championships. Safdar travels to Columbus for the Division I state championship finals on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24. Districts concluded Saturday, Oct. 17. Safdar went 4-0 at districts to win her individual title including a win over Mt. Notre Dame’s Andrea Wolf, 2-0 (6-1, 6-1). Ursuline sophomore Madison DeWitt advanced through sectionals but suffered a second-round loss at
districts to Tippecanoe’s Sierra Nellessen, 2-0 (3-6, 0-6). The Ursuline doubles’ team of Annie Sabo and Maggie Egan also advanced from sectionals to districts. At districts, the Lion duo lost in the first round to Lakota East’s Carolyn Pitman and Taylor Holden, 2-0 (0-6, 1-6). Sycamore’s Sophia Southard advanced through sectionals though she lost in the first round at districts to Mount Notre Dame’s Andrea Wolf, 2-0 (1-6, 0-6).
Division II, district tennis
The Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy girls’ tennis team is sending three girls to state. In singles’ competition, sophomore Holly Dahmus
finished fourth at the Division II district tournament. She defeated Lauren Davy of Northeastern (6-0, 6-1) and Lauren Dellon of Bellbrook (6-4, 6-0) before falling in the semi-final and third-place match. In doubles’ competition, the team of junior Kassie Faugno and sophomore Dominique Baxter also finished fourth. They defeated Amanda Stephenson and Kenzie Detrick of Springfield Shawnee (6-0, 6-1) and Michelle Martinek and Brooke Sandridge of Chaminade Julienne (6-0, 6-1) before falling in the semifinal and third-place match. Dahmus, Faugno and Baxter will play in the Division II state tournament at the Stickney Tennis Center in Columbus Oct. 23-24.
Saints in third
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The All Saints golf team, which finished 11-4 in the regular season, celebrates finishing third in the CYO Golf Tournament at Sharon Woods. Seventh-grader Carolyn Markley placed second in the individual standings with a score of 74 for 18 holes. From left are David Haney of Symmes Township, Gregory Martini, Matt Hammerly of Loveland, coach Skip Markley, Carolyn Markley and Kacie Bradfish.
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Defense leads Crusaders soccer By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com
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Moeller goalkeeper Ben Peterson leads the GCL in shutouts and has been the standout for the Crusaders this season.
The Moeller soccer team has battled injury and illness with a young team and still has established itself as one of the better teams in the area. Moeller was second in the Greater Catholic League heading into the final GCL game of the season and the Crusaders, who dealt with injuries in the first half of the season and illness in the second half, are starting to get their roster back in order. “We’ve had a pretty decent season,” head coach Randy Hurley said. “We had some injuries and the flu bug went around a few players, so it’s been frustrating to not get the whole team on the field for most of the season, but the kids responded well and battled. That’s all you can ask.” The Crusaders have been led this season by a stiff defense. Goalkeeper Ben Peterson (Anderson Township) leads the GCL in shutouts with six. “He has had a really good season,” Hurley said. Hurley said sophomore Jef-
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Moeller’s Luke Guju is one of the top defenders in the GCL.
frey Fuller (Loveland) is the engine in the midfield and, defensively, Joe Breitenbach, Luke Agricola, Luke Guju (Anderson Township) and Joey Veatch (Mount Healthy) have been the standouts for Moeller. “Having a strong defense has kept us in every game,” Hurley said. “Without it we would’ve been in for a long season, because we don’t score well.” Moeller scored only 20 goals in the first 15 games. Hurley said part of the scoring draught was due to injuries and that part was the team has had trouble finishing. “We create a lot of
chances, they just don’t find the net,” he said. “We have to start scoring, plain and simple. If we were able to put the ball in the net on a regular basis, we’d be looking at only one loss.” Instead, the Crusaders were 6-4-5 heading into the final regular season game. The team is fairly young, as the Crusaders have eight sophomores on the roster. Hurley said there are times when Moeller will have six of them on the field at the same time, which has him optimistic about the future. “We think the next couple years will be really strong,” he said. “Technically, the sophomores are pretty sound and they are confident, coachable kids. They are just adjusting to the speed of the game at the varsity level and to playing against kids a few years older than them. That won’t be the case next year.” The injuries and illness Moeller has had to deal with this season did afford more playing time to several players that have developed into key contributors for the Crusaders. Veatch, C.J. Polak (Loveland) and Jon Abeln (Montgomery) all made
solid impressions on Hurley during the season and he said they responded well to the situation. The postseason for the Crusaders starrs Oct. 20 against Mount Healthy. If Moeller can find a way to finish on some of their offensive chances, the Crusaders will be a tough team to knockout in the tournament. “No one will have an easy time playing us,” Hurley said. “Our kids aren’t afraid of anyone and we are dangerous in the attack.” He said if fans come out to support the team during its postseason run that they will see a team that’s fun to watch. “We can knock the ball around a bit and Jeffrey Fuller is worth the price of admission just to watch his work ethic on the field. He is truly non-stop for 80 minutes. He is a coach’s dream,” Hurley said. “We also have one of the fastest kids in the city in sophomore Raymond Roberts (Mount Healthy). He has a chance to be a special player and he makes other defenses nervous with his tremendous speed.”
MND golf advances to D-I state tourney The Mount Notre Dame girls’ golf team advanced to the Division I state tournament after placing fourth at the district tournament at Weatherwax Golf Course Oct. 14. The Cougars, who shot a 344, were the final team to qualify; Lakota West (322), St. Ursula (336) and Mason (337) finished first, second and third, respectively. Senior Kara Brinkmann led MND with a 79 and finished fourth overall, while senior Molly Mullinger and junior Chelsea Theobald finished tied for 19th; each shot an 88. Senior Andrea Burns rounded out the top four with an 89, while senior Katie Carstens recorded a 92. The Cougars will travel to Columbus for the Division I state championship and
compete on Ohio State University’s Gray Course the weekend of Oct. 23. The Moeller golf team qualified for the state tournament by finishing second in the district tournament Oct. 14 at Weatherwax golf course. The Crusaders shot a team score of 321, just three strokes off of first place St. Xavier. Moeller was led by Andrew Dorn (77), Jackson Lee (78), and Michael Wolf (81). The Sycamore boys golf team finished in sixth place at the district tournament, missing the state tournament by just four strokes. Sycamore shot a team score of 331 and was led by junior Matt Nickol (79) and seniors Ivan Coronel (83) and Nick Capozzoli (83). The Sycamore girls golf team finished in fifth place
at the district tournament, one spot out of qualifying for the state tournament. Sycamore was led by sophomore S.M. Dipali, who shot an 81 and qualified for the state tournament as an individual. Sycamore was also led by sophomore Maggie Smith. Saint Ursula Academy’s varsity golf team moved on to the state championships after the Bulldogs turned in a second-place performance at districts. The Bulldogs travel to Ohio State University’s Gray Golf Course for the Division I State Championship finals Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24. Saint Ursula took second place with 336 strokes, behind first-place Lakota West’s total of 322 strokes. Third-place Mason (337
strokes) and fourth-place Mount Notre Dame (344 strokes) also qualified to the state finals. Saint Ursula senior Maggie Prokop, of Hyde Park, led the way for the Bulldogs at districts with her seventh-place score of 81 strokes. Lakota West’s Kari Hogeback took first place at districts at 74 strokes. Aside from Prokop, a trio of additional Bulldog golfers finished districts with scores under 90 strokes including junior Katie Wooliver, of Anderson Township (83 strokes), senior Megan Carroll, of Cleves (84 strokes) and sophomore Madeline Meiners, of Hyde Park (88 strokes). Bulldog junior Ellen Reinhold, of Montgomery, shot a 96 at districts.
Good sports
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For the third consecutive year, The Seven Hills School has been selected as a recipient of the Harold A. Meyer Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award, presented annually by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Seven Hills is among eight Cincinnati schools and 67 Ohio schools to receive the award, which is presented to schools that demonstrate their completion of an eight-part program that promotes sportsmanship, ethics and integrity in their schools and communities. Members of Seven Hills’ Sportsmanship Committee are, from left, sophomore Hillary Goldsmith of Amberley, senior Heidi Garrett of Amberley, freshman T.J. Robinson of East Walnut Hills, Director of Physical Education Brian Phelps of Amberley, Athletic Director Dick Snyder of Blue Ash, junior Julianne Bain of Montgomery, and Head of Upper School Nick Francis of Maineville.
SIDELINES Coaches clinic
Archbishop Moeller High School is conducting the 18th annual youth basketball coaches clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday Oct. 31, at the school. The clinic is designed for those who are coaching boys and girls in third grade through eighth grade. Speakers include Xavier University head coach Chris Mack and associate head coach Pat Kelsey (funda-
mentals of basketball) as well as Moeller coaches Fred Hesse (zone offense), Dan Ragland (man defense), Matt Rooks (special situations) and Tim Edmonds (organizing practice for the first-time coach). The cost is $30 for pre-registration and $40 at the door, and include lunch, T-shirt, gift bags and door prizes. Discount for eight or more coaches from the same school is $20 per person.
Send pre-registration checks to Moeller Basketball, c/o Dan Ragland, 9001 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242. Call 791-1680, ext. 1946, www.moeller.org.
al Hockey Team at their home opener Saturday, Oct. 24. This event is for kids ages 11-14 years old.
A $15 fee includes transportation to and from the event, tickets and snacks. The bus leaves the Blue Ash
Recreation Center at 6:30 p.m. and returns at 10 p.m. Space is limited so sign up now. Call 745-8550.
Sign up to see Cyclones
The Blue Ash Recreation Center is conducting a trip to the Cyclones opening night game. Come see Cincinnati’s Profession-
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Good man doing a good job for a good city
I have known Tom Adamec for 10 years since he moved next door to me here in Blue Ash. He is a great neighbor with a lovely wife, two great daughters and a friendly dog. This Nov. 3 help Blue Ash by voting for Tom Adamec for city council. He has always impressed me as a hard worker and I have watched as he has donated his extra time to our neighborhood for years. He spearheads the local planting of flowers. He handles the finances for our homeowners association. I can only hope he can reduce the costs for Blue Ash as he has already done over the past six years for our neighborhood. He donates his time extensively for his church, the Sycamore Schools, the city of Blue Ash and the rotary (he even cajoled me into visiting that fine institution.) He is good at gently encouraging others to be good citizens. I know he is knowledgeable about the city from all of his years working on the Planning Commission for Blue Ash. Then I found out he has a ton of experience, that Commission is the tip of the iceberg. For example, Adamec has worked for the city of Blue Ash planning commission, zoning and site arrangement boards, Civil Service Commission and Charter Revision Committee. I encourage anyone who knows me (and those who don’t) to join me in supporting Adamec. I know him as a man, as a father, as a neighbor and as a fellow civic volunteer. I recommend him wholeheartedly for the Blue Ash City Council. This is the reason we have elections, you know, for us to find out for ourselves what is going on. Talk to Tom – tadamec@cinci.rr.com or call him 513-469-0551. Dr. Jay Rissover Blue Ash Internal Medicine Glendale-Milford Road Blue Ash
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Keep current council
I’m writing this article not only as your mayor of this fine city, but as a resident of Blue Ash for the past 4l years. I have seen how this city has progressed and know it is not by chance, but by its leadership. We have been more than fortunate to have had past and present leadership that is comparable to few across this country. In being your mayor, I have had the opportunity to speak person to person with many of our leaders, not only locally, but across our nation. I can truthfully say to you that many of these leaders, if not all, were extremely impressed how the city of Blue Ash has been put on the map. This has come to us because of hard work and dedication for our city. We reap what we have sown. Our present city council must be commended for keeping Blue Ash the great city it has become today. We have had many excellent leaders along the way; but when all is said and done, it comes down to how well these leaders can communicate with each other and with our residents and how well they can initiate these ideas for our city. All of our present council members are people that have been able to achieve these goals. The residents of Blue Ash have
had much to digest in the last several weeks. Many untruths have been told. To this I say to you, go with your heart. If you love Blue Ash as I do, and you are proud and happy to live here, then I ask you to vote for our present city council members running for re-election: Tom Adamec, Rick Bryan, Lee Czerwonka, Mark Weber, and Jack Buckman, and we will continue to live the dream of Blue Ash. Jack Buckman Mayor Blue Ash
Blue Ash off track
In contrast to Blue Ash council incumbent Rick Bryan’s assertion (Viewpoints, Northeast Suburban Life, Oct. 7) that voters’ key question is “Am I happy living in Blue Ash, or do I think things have gotten horribly off track and need to change?” the real question is quite different. Those of us happy living in Blue Ash should ask “Do I value a city council led behind closed doors by a tight clique that perpetuates itself by appointments and (hitherto) unopposed re-election, or do I elect someone committed to an open political process and accountability to residents?” No Mr. Bryan, as I told you when you rang my doorbell with Mr. Czerwonka last month, things have not (yet) gotten horribly off track. Most students of history have seen the damage that sooner or later emerges from long-term hegemony of one party bloc – Republican in this case, but just as easily Democrat or, as in Mexico, the PRI. Even in Blue Ash, checks and balances are a vital assurance that our representatives serve us rather than perpetuating themselves and operating in the dark (e.g., passing excessive emergency resolutions to circumvent the review process). Electing fresh faces also leads us towards a future vision where council will engage and leverage our growing populations of Asian immigrants and women and men
from many cultures – as our neighbor Montgomery does. (For example, Blue Ash would be perfect to host a metropolitan festival of the Indian subcontinent!) As an American proud to live in Blue Ash, I’m delighted that we will have the opportunity to fix this train by electing committed new representatives before things do get horribly off track. Darwin D. Popenoe Sycamore Trace Court Blue Ash
Vote no on Issue 2
At first glance I thought State Issue 2 a positive thing. I want farm animals to be treated humanely and kept healthy through exercise and appropriate feed so that the meat I eat is nutritious. I quickly found that that local farms and markets, as well as the Ohio Humane Society are against Issue 2. I wondered why. Issue 2 changes the Ohio Constitution so that a board of 13 appointed people make agricultural decisions for all Ohio farms. Their decisions have no review, no evaluation and no forum for public comment. There is no way to appeal their decisions. No board should have such power. As written and being voted on, Issue 2 is not a law that can be repealed by the general assembly, but an amendment that requires another vote of the entire Ohio electorate. TV and flyer ads for Issue 2 indicate safer and cheaper food with its passage. This is not true. Current animal practices on the 200 concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs or factory farms) in Ohio put chickens in cages so small many cannot flap their wings. Breeding pigs are in cages so small they cannot take more than a tiny step forwards or backwards, much less turn around. Animals have to stand in their own manure instead of walking away from it. Antibiotics are routinely added to the feed, since the conditions are so abysmal that many are or would
become sick. Such practices create a breeding ground for resistant viruses and bacteria and contamination of nearby water supplies. I’ll end with this question. Do you want to eat meat from such CAFOs, or from farms where the animals eat what nature intended, are able to move about, and live a decent life before providing nutritious meat for us? Vote no on Issue 2 to safeguard your food and local farms. Nancy Dawley Hosbrook Drive Sycamore Township
Library levy small price to pay
Being the mother of a kindergartner brings me immeasurable joy, but requires unending patience. He is constantly asking me how to spell this word or trying to read that word. His sense of wonder at the discovery of reading is truly inspiring. I credit this enthusiasm to the world of books that are so readily available to us when we visit our local library. He can borrow books without breaking our budget. We are so fortunate to have the Public Library of Hamilton County convenient to all of us in our home communities. Now the library is in jeopardy of closing some branches if we don't pass Issue 7. We have the only library in Ohio that is not currently supported by county funds. Issue 7 will provide funding necessary to keep our libraries open at their current capacity, and will only cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $2.50 per month – far less than the cost of just one children’s book. In difficult economic time, it is important to realize that the new levy will result in a small price to pay for a child’s adventure into the world of books. Please vote for Issue 7. Missy Hendon Deters Stonemark Lane Symmes Township
Public library system ‘overdue’ for changes Now the Public Library comes hat in hand asking for even more tax money despite being the bestfunded library system in the State of Ohio. But the facts are clear: Overspending for guest speakers, free book giveaways, billboards and media campaigns (all timed for the tax levy vote) show a disregard of our tax dollars. In addition, they have failed to look for additional revenue streams, which we expect prudent and responsible managers of public tax dollars to do. They have made draconian staff and salary reductions, yet waste funds on meaningless and ineffective programs. It is easy to urge others to make cuts and improve their financial standing and then not make suggestions. Here are just a few items that generate revenue or reduce costs. This list was shared in much more detail with the library staff and
board, yet sadly rejected since it might make too much sense. 1. Using 2008 figures the library loaned over 15.6 million items. 45 Tom percent or Brinkman Jr. approximately 6.9 million were Community audiovisual and Press guest digital. columnist A simple one-dollar charge per item would raise $6.9 million. Sure there may be a drop off of circulation, but with video rental stores charging between $4 and $ 5, it is still a bargain. 2. The 40-branch network, not counting the Main Library, circulates 10.9 million items with the average of 272,000 each. Yet nine branches circulate one third or less than that.
Serious consideration must be give to closing these underutilized branches. Every one of these branches is within two miles of another branch. 3. Of the branches, the library owns 30; three have a rent of $1 or less but seven pay full rent. It would seem logical to stop paying rent. I do not know which rental facilities also have low circulation and are close to other libraries and are on the bus line and have a separate children’s section and special magazines, etc. That is not my job. We are just pointing out that there is a basis to make hard choices and they must be made. 4. Currently one can run up fines to $9.99 without loss of privileges. Dropping this tolerance to $4.99 and thus forcing the repayment of outstanding fines could result in $374,000 to $721,000. 5. There are 206,000 card-
holders in Hamilton County and 29,000 out of county cardholders. The library lists a $25 charge to out of county cardholders, yet the library has not collected this fee for years. With Hamilton County taxpayers now paying a new tax, shouldn’t out of county users pay something? 6. Some have advocated charging the 206,000 cardholders a dollar a year. After all, the Hamilton County parks charge a fee even after we are taxed. How about charging a high fee like $ 20 for a special preference card that gives those card holders a first shot at getting new titles and access to on line resources? Friends of the Library members are getting special treatment, so this is nothing new. 7. Library employees are paid every two weeks. Many state employees are paid monthly. This simple change saves money. Hopefully they are paid with
direct deposit the check stub is distributed on line. More savings with that. 8. Was buying 1,000 copies of the last “Harry Potter” necessary? That is 25 copies a branch. Once again, the library is not Barnes & Noble. We have witnessed the pulling of hundreds of books off the shelves that were never checked out. And where are those copies of “Harry Potter” now? Overbuying of DVDs in order to have the latest hot release is wrong; they are not Blockbuster and should not even try to complete. The library has not been a good steward of our tax dollars. We should not give them more until long “overdue” changes are made. Tom Brinkman Jr. served for eight years in the Ohio General Assembly from eastern Hamilton County.
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Opening Blue Ash Changing council to all residents The past several weeks, we have had a chance to read commentaries from several candidates running for Blue Ash City Council, as well as those of many concerned residents. I’d also like to introduce myself, my platform, and share with you some of the issues I feel strongly about as the election approaches. Originally from a suburb of Cleveland, I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in criminal justice. I have worked for Cincinnati Bell for almost 14 years, most recently as an outside splicer for the past 11 years. Having lived in Blue Ash for eight years, I have a vested interest in all that Blue Ash has to offer, as my wife and I have two small children, with a third on the way! We have loved the Friday night concerts on the square, the Tuesday night concerts in the park, the convenience of walking to the rec center to swim,
bringing out-of-town visitors to see the beautiful Ve t e r a n ’s memorial, socializing John Dillon with neighCommunity bors in our Press guest uc na i rq ui enl yg columnist Ravenwood community; the list is endless. I believe Blue Ash is the best place to raise our young family and look forward to watching our children thrive here. I have been disheartened, however, with the way city council has handled some major decisions lately, and more importantly, at the lack of transparency as well as the lack of council communication with residents shown in recent years. That’s why I decided to run for the Ward 3 seat. Living centrally in Ward 3, I have a unique perspec-
tive and strong physical connection to meet and represent the needs of both my fellow neighbors and all concerned Ward 3 residents and business owners. As a council member, I will be open to all opinions, concerns and suggestions of my constituents. I will strive to maintain constant, clear communication with the residents in Ward 3, allowing them the opportunity to be part of discussions and voice their concerns before major decisions are made. I plan to hold “office hours” regularly, in addition to providing a quarterly newsletter, in order to field questions and to share the latest council developments. Additionally, I will ensure that future downtown development will be made with citizens’ input, and will oppose unnecessary “emergency” declarations. The public’s business should be done in public! For example, I will encourage fellow council members
I believe Blue Ash is the best place to raise our young family and look forward to watching our children thrive here. to study how a neighborhood project or development will positively or negatively affect the adjacent neighborhoods ahead of time (i.e. Target store). Finally, I want to make clear my intention to be a member of city council is to serve as a steward of my city. I feel it is my civic duty. A final thought: when camping, the general rule is to always leave your campsite better than you found it. As Ward 3 City Council representative, I vow to do the same. I would appreciate your vote Nov. 3, and look forward to serving you in the near future! John Dillon is a candidate for Blue Ash City Council.
Ward Four candidates wants to be a true voice for Blue Ash residents During this election climate, many things are being thrown around regarding the status of our fair city and what can be done to either improve it or keep things the way they are. Since becoming a write in candidate for Blue Ash council Ward Four, I am more convinced that my presence on council would be beneficial to the citizens of my ward, and the citizens of Blue Ash as a whole. When my family and I moved to Blue Ash several years ago, we were very happy to see the rich culture the city had to offer. Being an active citizen in the city of Cincinnati /Silverton for more than 25 years in the school system, the hospitals, and the community, it wasn’t hard for me to roll up my sleeves and get busy here. Serving on four PTO/PTAs (board member, chairperson), planning commission, president of CSP (Concerned Sycamore Parents) and
worked very closely with M R D D before they relocated to the Walnut Hills area. Getting Kimberly out and Reese meeting the Community residents of wonPress guest this derful city columnist has been delightfully informative and enlightening. The residents have a lot to say and need someone who is willing to speak on their behalf. Many residents know me and are aware of my service, but I got the opportunity to introduce myself to others. I decided from the beginning, I would run a positive campaign and keep my focus on serving and listening to the residents of my ward and working with council. I was very surprised to learn that my opponent has not done the same. It was my hope that negativity would not come
Transparency, responsiveness, public awareness, revitalization of downtown and making sure our Veterans Memorial is preserved is my main platform. my way, as I am very passionate about serving. Transparency, responsiveness, public awareness, revitalization of downtown and making sure our Veterans Memorial is preserved is my main platform. Representing the citizens of Blue Ash and being a voice is extremely important to me. Relationship building and connecting residents with the many businesses is imperative for a consistent thriving community. Everyone agrees Blue Ash is a wonderful place to reside; this is primarily due to the wonderful citizens. I’ve read many commentaries throughout this election and one thing that stands out is whether candidates are qualified to serve on council. I can only speak for myself when I say
“I am” the residents of Blue Ash. I represent the hard working, dedicated, humble, diverse citizens of this city and am honored that many have faith that I will represent them well. I bring with me many years of experience, working for two fortune 500 companies in leadership, learned in public policy, working very closely in the political scene and being an advocate for the disabled and the community in various genres. The Blue Ash City Council belongs to the citizens. Electing those who know this to be true will ensure this is once again a reality. Kimberly Reese is a write-in candidate for Blue Ash City Council in Ward 4.
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I read with amusement the commentaries in The Northeast Suburban Life. According to Mr. Marc Sirkin and Mr. Mark Weber, everything in Blue Ash is perfect; do not change anything. Mr. Rick Bryan goes on to insist that informed voters, who are happy, should not consider changing the council; a new council may eliminate what is good about Blue Ash. I take that personally since I am running for council not to change Blue Ash but to change the way things are done by the council. The multiple Blue Ash councils have done a good job of building and sustaining a vibrant community, but that doesn’t mean that they have been flawless. The current council’s manner of governance is a perfect example of why we need change; we are unable to witness their discussionmaking process. Almost every piece of legislation approved by this council has been under the guise of emergency legislation. This council declares all motions “an emergency;” there is never any open discussion. Just as concerning, when residents come forward to address concerns they are met with disdain. There are two recent examples. First is Park Manor on Cooper Road. Initially started out a 30-unit development, it’s now up to 90 units despite fierce opposition. The second is the giveaway of Towne Square and the relocation of the Veterans’ Memorial. Despite loud objections, council made a decision unacceptable to most residents. Residents filed a petition upon which they became victims of further derision. Unbelievably, today, Mr. Weber extols the virtues of Towne Square as if he never voted
Experience counts in Blue Ash council race This year, Blue Ash residents will select two at-large representatives, as well as their ward representative, for city council. The city council of Blue Ash plays an important role in the management of our city through goal setting for the city manager, overseeing of the budget and finances and passing legislation affecting residents. Council has an important responsibility to work together as a team, provide leadership by example to the administration, and provide an environment that make this an attractive city for both residents and businesses. On Nov. 3, the voters will choose the candidates they think are most quali-
fied to represent them in governance of the city. There are a variety of great inform a t i o n Tom s o u r c e s Adamec available to citizens Community help make this Press guest c h o i c e . columnist F i n d i n g accurate and unbiased information can be tricky, but fortunately there are sources of information that compare issues and backgrounds of candidates in a standard format. A great example is the League of Women Voters Web site (www.smartvoter.org) or the Enquirer’s
candidate Web site (www.thevoterguide.org/aEnquirer09/ ). At these sites you will be able view the candidate’s leadership experience, their understanding of fiscal issues, priorities and community involvement. Having looked at all of the candidates, I believe my 26 years with Procter and Gamble and community service prepared me for a leadership role as your Blue Ash council representative. During that time, I developed skills in strategic planning, eliminating waste, and energizing and enabling others which adds value to the capability of council. Additionally, I worked and lived overseas for eight years. This experience
taught me the importance of being open to new ideas, working with others, and considering novel approaches when addressing complex issues. Since completing my paid career, I have focused my efforts on community service. I have served as a volunteer and in leadership positions in many local community organizations including: • the city of Blue Ash; • Sycamore schools; • our family church; • other local civic organizations. In April, I was appointed to the Blue Ash City Council to complete the unexpired term of a previous representative. If elected, I will be able to apply my broad
experience and make an even greater contribution to the community. Blue Ash is extremely well managed, with exceptional public services and facilities that are among the finest in Ohio. By casting your vote for candidates with proven leadership ability, fiscal and financial experience, and demonstrated ability to engage citizens, you will elect leaders that will continue to keep Blue Ash the “City of Choice.” If you have any questions for me, please feel free to contact me by e-mail at: tadamec@cinci.rr.com or by phone at 469-0551. Tom Adamec is a Blue Ash City Council member, at large.
for this plan. Blue Ash City Council, in its current composition, conducts itself as if the city were Greg Cohen its personal bailiwick. Community It’s absurd at Press guest best and columnist suspicious at worst. I am a seasoned attorney, with a BA in political science and a masters in international management. Over the past 16 years I have built my own law practice. I have been an active Cub Scout leader as well as a volunteer for the Hamilton County community by representing indigent individuals on criminal and civil matters. I have a wife and two young sons; I am vested to keep Blue Ash thriving. Believing that being happy in Blue Ash is synonymous with assuming our council runs legitimately is synonymous to, a year ago, assuming that our money was safe because Wall Street Financiers were watching it. If elected, in addition to promoting a transparent council, I pledge to be accessible to my constituents, to keep a steady stream of communication and updates as to the actions of our council and to act as a representative of the voters. On Nov. 3, I need your support through your vote so that I can serve on council as your Blue Ash councilman. It is time for honest and transparent government that is responsive to the Community of Blue Ash. Greg Cohen is a candidate at large for Blue Ash City Council.
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What are the most important issues in this year’s Montgomery council election? “Getting Barb White elected to council! She will bring a fresh perspective to council. New blood, new ideas, new prosperity.” R.M.
Next questions Northeast Community Challenge Coalition is hosting its annual Red Ribbon breakfast next week. NECC’s mission is to help kids make healthy lifestyle choices. Do you think NECC has been successful in its mission? Why or why not? Send your answer to nesuburban@communitypress.
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“Informed voters needed” was an article in the Oct. 7 Northeast Suburban Life, which I wholeheartedly agree with. Please stop and ponder that statement then ask yourself why should we have to ask for informed voters? My vision will create a new era of enlightened citizen who won’t need to be “informed,” but rather will have ready access to a transparent, inclusive and citizenoriented government. With my vision the Veterans Memorial issue would not have escalated because inclusion breeds a responsive council who would have adopted an ordinance to protect the Veterans Memorial. Something that has not been done yet, even after the referendum, and thus our Veterans Memorial lays unprotected. My vision of transparency would have the facts of any issue in front of the citizens for their input and suggestions. For example, an upcoming issue that many of you may not be aware of is a rumor the airport will close
and in my opinion, I believe it to be true. Council, the Federal Aviation Clayton Administration and the c Werden III ity of CincinCommunity nati all agree Press guest on one thing, the aircolumnist that port may close as soon as Aug. 1. Please visit my Web site and inspect the contract, proposals, commentary and the Blue Ash layout of the airport. With my vision of inclusion and transparency we would not be talking of closure, but instead reaping the benefits of a profitable, thriving airport and park. With new faces on council, we can take Blue Ash to the next level of greatness by thinking outside the box. How? By listening to neighborhood concerns, bringing developers, citizens, and business owners together for a revitalized downtown, and
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The Northeast Suburban Life did not have room to print every column received regarding the Blue Ash council race, and some columns had to be cut for print. Candidate columns took priority. To see all columns and in their entirety, visit Cincinnati.com/Blueash. saving the airport from closure. This is every citizen’s opportunity to help shape the future of Blue Ash as I promise to be responsive, available and open to all citizens and businesses in Blue Ash. As a candidate for Blue Ash council at large, I am asking for your vote Tuesday, Nov. 3. Please do not hesitate to call me with any of your questions or concerns. I can be reached at 513-793-7283 or 513-225-2380. You can also email me at WerdenForCouncil@Gmail.com or visit my W eb site at WerdenForCouncil.com Clayton Werden III is a candidate for Blue Ash city council.
Many positive changes I ran for Symmes Township trustee four years ago and asked residents to vote for an individual who had no political experience. I am asking you to re-elect me Nov. 3. The issues facing our residents today include the economy, taxes, safety, planning and local government participation and transparency. Trustees created two areas to stimulate reinvestment in existing businesses and entice new ones to relocate to Symmes Township. I emphasized refilling empty storefronts and limiting new construction to designated areas. I initiated two utility aggregation issues for the November ballot asking township residents permission to negotiate with utility suppliers to reduce and stabilize utility prices. We contracted with the Cincinnati Flower Show to relocate to Symmes . In 2006, I proposed, and voters passed, a seven-year road and sidewalk levy reducing the millage from 1.3 mils to .9 mils. The current park levy at 1.2 mills will expire Dec. 31. I proposed a three-year replacement levy
at a reduced rate of 1.0 mill. We are applying for a large OKI grant for sidewalks Ken Bryant along MontCommunity gomery Road Press guest b e t w e e n columnist S y c a m o r e To w n s h i p and Warren County after the road widening is completed. We reduced costs by $1.1 million through renegotiations on the Rozzi purchase. We continued the Safety Sidewalk Plan along Lebanon and Humphrey roads. We are working with ODOT on light sequencing and turn lane traffic issues. When the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department cutback nonfunded township patrols, we put an additional Symmes car on the road during the peak shift. We approved a 10-year township master plan. One recommendation was to develop a park master plan. This effort has been initiated. Updates on the H1N1 virus are posted on the Web site
and plans to combat the virus and local medical PODS locations will be announced shortly. We are improving resident participation and government transparency. All expiring committee terms are announced in meetings and requests for applications published in the newspapers. A Park Expansion Committee was formed to help the guide the future development of the Rozzi land acquisition. Thirteen residents applied and all were selected to provide a variety of viewpoints. Trustee meeting agendas are posted on the township Web site in advance and results are summarized within three days. We video tape each trustee meeting and make it available to residents. My goals for the next four years include: making the township Web site the primary communication tool, developing a long term Park Master Plan, completing the Rozzi property development, and negotiating utility savings for the residents. Ken Bryant is running for reelection to the Symmes Township board of trustees.
Residents’ input needed Greetings, residents of Symmes Township. I am Kathy Wagner and I have been a trustee in Symmes since 1998. I am running again for the Symmes Township trustees position this year. I am a lifetime Republican. I am committed to our community, and committed to you. Since 1998, I believed that the township has always been financially responsible. John Borchers has been an excellent treasurer. I hope he stays with the township and trustees. Today, few residents attend trustee meetings. I wish more residents attended the meetings. They could meet the trustees and listen to the dialogue between the trustees. The residents would be able to dialogue with the trustees and other residents. We all need to be polite
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and answer questions within the residents in the business room. The residents can a c q u i r e information immediately, rather than the second hand information from
the television. The residents need to communicate with the trustees and residents. I hope more residents begin to attend the trustees meeting at the Administration Building. This is your township and mine! I hope to see you in the future at the Administration Building. Some of my views for the township is a community reinvestment area. It is aimed at encourag-
ing new investment in Symmes Township through new construction of buildings, roads, sidewalks and homes. We are widening Montgomery Road. I would like a medium in the middle of the road for greener grasses and flowers and left signals for safety cars and pedestrians. Finally, we need to continue to strengthen good relations with the county commissioners, engineers and neighboring communities. I hope that many of the residents of Symmes Township and other communities attend the Flower Show in the spring of 2010. If you have any questions, please call me at the Symmes Township Office or at my house at 683-6937. Kathy Wagner is running for reelection as a Symmes Township trustee.
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Montgomery resident brings sled hockey to local players By Amanda Hopkins After reading in a magazine about sled hockey, Renee Loftspring got the idea to bring the sport to Cincinnati. The Montgomery resident is a physical therapist and had the connections to be able to reach interested participants for sled hockey, which is adaptive ice hockey for children and adults that have a physical condition that could prevent them from ice skating standing up. “I thought this would be really neat, it would be a perfect match,” Loftspring said. The players have helmets, elbow, shoulder and shin pads and sticks which have tiny ice picks on one end to help propel them on their sleds and the other end set up for puck handling. Loftspring said the 12 participants in sled hockey have varying degrees of disability, half of them suffering from spina bifida, a birth defect that affects the spinal cord. Loftspring, whose son plays stand-up hockey, also became involved with USA Hockey, the governning body for hockey teams, and is the representative for the disabled people involved in other forms of adaptive ice hockey in four states. The team was organized in October 2008, using its first season as a learning experience for the players
THINGS TO DO Decorate a pumpkin
The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County is hosting the teen pumpkin decorating contest at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Loveland Branch Library, 649 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland. Turn in entries by Oct. 24 or decorate at the library. No cutting, piercing or puncturing the pumpkin. The maximum size pumpkin is 8 inches. Pumpkins are provided by request. The event is free and open to ages 12-18. Call 369-4476.
For more information... ...on how to participate, donate or volunteer with the sled hockey team at Sports Plus in Evendale, contact Renee Loftspring at sledhockey@zoomtown.com You can learn more about sled hockey at www. cincinnatiicebreakers.ning.com PROVIDED.
and coaches. Sycamore High School hockey coach Rob Wocks coaches the 12 participants in sled hockey every week at Sports Plus in Evendale. He said his players from the high school often come in to help with the sled hockey, assisting the players with their sleds and other aspects of the game. Now in their second season, Loftspring said that the Cincinnati Icebreakers received a $10,000 grant from the National Hockey League Players Association and have been able to purchase 10 new sleds and sticks. “Our goal is that our program grows because we have enough to suit up 19 players,” Loftspring said. The team plans to travel this year to compete against teams from Columbus and Cleveland and teams based in Indiana, Michigan and Pennsylania. For more information about sled hockey in Cincinnati visit www.cincinnatiicebreakers.ning.com.
Here with Emery Gardner are Jeff Deck, LPN, and Russ Dahlem from Crossroads Hospice.
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The Blue Ash YMCA Career Achievement Network has set its second meeting for 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. Plans are for the group to meet monthly to allow job seekers to network. Guest speakers will also be tapped to provide career advice. Because of space limitations at the PROVIDED YMCA, the group will meet at the Blue Dr. Peter Embi was among 150 doctors to meet with Ash branch of the Public Library of President Barack Obama in a special meeting on Cincinnati and Hamilton County, health care reform. 4911 Cooper Road. For more information, contact John the University of Cincinnati’s College of Medicine, was one of about 150 Hooton at jhooton@fuse.net. doctors from across the nation to participate in the special health care Symmes doctor joins Obama reform meeting Oct. 5. to pitch health care reform Obama called on the physicians to Dr. Peter Embi of Symmes Town- build support for reform legislation ship was among the group of doctors that caps out-of-pocket expenses for who joined President Barack Obama in patients and lowers the cost of insurthe White House Rose Garden as he ance. He also endorsed an open marpushed for an overhaul of the health ketplace for health plans, as well as a care system. requirement that insurance companies Embi, an associate professor of cover the cost of preventative care. medicine and informatics director at Embi, a rheumatologist, treats
T h e Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County is hosting Michael Banks at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave., Madeira. The author discusses and signs Ruth Lyons biography “Before Oprah: Ruth Lyons The Woman Who Created Talk TV.” Call 369-6028 or visit www.cincinnatilibrary.org.
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Hospice patients take a special trip Madeira resident Emery Gardner is a long-time Reds fan. Cincinnati’s William Chandler had visited ball parks all across the country. In addition to a love of baseball, the two had something else in common: they had yet to visit Great American Ball Park. The two hospice patients recently took a trip to see the Reds during a recent home stand, thanks to a special trip arranged by Crossroads Hospice’s Gift of a Day program. Created by Crossroads Hospice, the Gift of a Day program asks patients what their perfect day is and staff and volunteers work to make it a reality. The process begins as soon as a patient is admitted. “The Gift of Day program brings out the best in the community, with Crossroads staff, volunteers and area businesses coming together to create special moments for these seriously ill
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With Chandler at the ballpark are Pam Bowers and Tasha Wellbrock from Crossroads Hospice. patients,” said Martha Epling, executive director for Crossroads Hospice’s Cincinnati office. “The requests are as varied as the patients we serve, challenging us to find creative ways to bring about a perfect day. The gifts have brought smiles, tears, laughter and joy to countless terminally ill
patients and their families.” The Gift of a Day program was inspired by Jim Stovall’s novel, “The Ultimate Gift.” Blind from age 29 due to a degenerative eye condition, Stovall went on to become an International Humanitarian of the Year, a national Olympic weightlifting champion, Emmy-award winner, worldrenowned author and speaker. For more information on Crossroads Hospice, call 793-5070 or visit www.crossroadshospice.com. Crossroads Hospice is committed to being at the forefront of the hospice care industry, to continually shape the way palliative care is viewed and administered. The mission of Crossroads Hospice is to provide highly unique, comprehensive, and compassionate hospice services to persons experiencing a life-limiting illness and to their caregivers.
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COOKING CLASSES
Optimal Nutrition: Textbook to Table, 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Venus, 7795 Cooper Road. Learn about benefits of Omega 3 fatty acids with Dr. Josefa Rangel, M.D. of Consults for Wellness. Jill Durr, Venus chef, demonstrates how to cook omega 3-rich meals. Includes tastings, wine and giveaways. $20. Reservations required. Presented by Venus Fitness For Her. 984-4437; www.venus4her.com. Montgomery.
EDUCATION
Intuitive Development Training, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Whatever Works Wellness Center, 7433 Montgomery Road. Develop psychic skills using tarot cards and spirit artwork. Learn old fashioned art of tea leaf reading, flame messages and clairvoyantly seeing with inner eyes. Beginners start 6:30 p.m.; advanced, 7 p.m. Ages 21 and up. $10. Reservations required. 791-9428; www.accessingangels.com. Silverton.
EXERCISE CLASSES
StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Symmes Park, 11600 Lebanon Road. Free. Presented by StrollerFit - Northeast. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/northeast. Symmes Township.
LITERARY - STORY TIMES
Harvest Time Story Time, 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble Kenwood, 7800 Montgomery Road. Stories about the turn of seasons. Free. 7949440. Kenwood.
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER
All in the Timing, 7 p.m. Cincinnati Country Day School, 6905 Given Road. Collection of short plays. $10, $8 students. Through Oct. 24. 561-7298, ext. 356. Indian Hill.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Money Matters, 10:30 p.m.-noon “Year End Tax Strategies.” Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive. Financial seminar. Includes light refreshments. 984-1234. Blue Ash. F R I D A Y, O C T . 2 3
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Grungepaper Flower Class, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Stamp Your Art Out, 9685 Kenwood Road. Create a rose using Grungepaper, inks and paints to wear on your coat or give as a gift. $16 includes most supplies. Registration required by Oct. 16. 793-4558. Blue Ash.
EXERCISE CLASSES
StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Symmes Park, Free. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/northeast. Symmes Township.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 574-1849. Indian Hill.
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; lucy@mamavitas.com; www.mamavitas.com. Loveland.
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Scary Knight Tours, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Loveland Castle, 12025 Shore Road. Haunted castle and Scary Garden area. Benefits Historic Loveland Castle. $8; parking $1 per vehicle. 683-4686; www.lovelandcastle.com. Symmes Township. Freaky Friday, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Carnival with games, spooky music, prizes and Halloween treats. Costumes encouraged. $5, $2 ages 2 and under. 9856747; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Chad Daniels, 8 p.m. $12. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288. Montgomery.
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER
All in the Timing, 7 p.m. Cincinnati Country Day School, $10, $8 students. 561-7298, ext. 356. Indian Hill. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 2 4
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Hope on Wings Art Piece Class, 9:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. Stamp Your Art Out, 9685 Kenwood Road. Create a three-dimentional art piece using art rubber stamps, craft punches and inks/paints. $16 includes most supplies. Registration required by Oct. 17. 793-4558. Blue Ash. A Smoocher Clock Class, 12:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Stamp Your Art Out, 9685 Kenwood Road. Create a 5 by 7 clock using art rubber stamps, paper and Smoocher shimmery inks/paints. $23 includes most supplies. Registration required by Oct. 17. 793-4558. Blue Ash.
COOKING CLASSES
Health Smart Cooking Classes, noon-1:30 p.m. Peachy’s Health Smart, 7400 Montgomery Road. Learn to cook two healthy dishes and discuss nutrition with dietitian. Ages 14 and up. $22. Reservations required. 793-2949; www.peachyshealthsmart.com/. Silverton.
DANCE CLASSES
Cin City Burlesque Workshop - The Sequel, 12:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Sway Dance Fitness Studio, 9729 Kenwood Road. Learn the art of classic burlesque. Workshops and show conclude the event. BYOB to the show. Bra Auction for Breast Cancer benefitting Susan G. Komen Foundation. Ages 21 and up. $15-$25, $60 pre-registration for entire event. Presented by Pink Productions LLC. 479-2797. Blue Ash.
FARMERS MARKET
Blooms and Berries Farm Market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 9669 S. Ohio 48 — fall location, You-pick produce farm. May: no strawberries; October: pumpkins. Presented by Blooms and Berries Farm Market. 697-9173. Loveland.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Baby Sitter Training Course, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Ages 11-15. Learn accident prevention, first aid, diapering and feeding. $40. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.
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Scary Knight Tours, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Loveland Castle, $8; parking $1 per vehicle. 6834686; www.lovelandcastle.com. Symmes Township. Pumpkin Harvest Festival, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Meadowbrook Care Center, 8211 Weller Road. Trick or treating, pony rides, hay ride, bake sale, entertainment, face painting, clowns, games and more. Free. 489-2444. Montgomery. Fall on the Farm Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 9669 S. Ohio 48 — fall location, Children’s farmthemed play area, food, music and more. Corn maze; $5, $4 children. Hayrides to pumpkin patch; $4, $3 children. Free admission. Presented by Blooms and Berries Farm Market. 697-9173; www.fallonthefarm.com. Loveland. Halloween Story Time, 11 a.m. Black cat theme with picture books like “Black Cat Creeping.” Barnes & Noble Kenwood, 7800 Montgomery Road. Stories, crafts, activities, treats and costume parade. Come dress in costume. Free. 7949440. Kenwood. Pumpkin Walk, 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Pioneer Park - Montgomery, 10505 Deerfield Road. Ages 10 and under. Children collect goodies along path from costumed characters. First 100 participants receive mini pumpkin. Includes magic show and hayrides. Free. Presented by City of Montgomery. 891-2424; www.montgomeryohio.org. Montgomery.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Rhythm N Blue Ash, 8 p.m. Featuring The Faux Frenchmen. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road. Muntz Theater. Family friendly. $12, $10 advance. Reservations recommended. Presented by Raymond Walters College. 745-5705; http://www.rwc.uc.edu/alumni/artcultural/con certs.htm. Blue Ash.
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER
All in the Timing, 2 p.m. Cincinnati Country Day School, $10, $8 students. 561-7298, ext. 356. Indian Hill.
ON STAGE - THEATER
ARTrageous Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon The Gizmo Guys: Comedic Jugglers. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road. Muntz Theater. $5. Presented by Raymond Walters College. Through April 10. 745-5705. Blue Ash.
VOLUNTEER EVENTS
Community Service Weekend, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Loveland Primary/Elementary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. Help prepare gardens for winter. Lunch provided. Bring garden gloves. All ages. In conjunction with Make a Difference Day. Registration required. 324-2873. Loveland. S U N D A Y, O C T . 2 5
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Breast Cancer Brick Auction, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Artist decorated bricks. Benefits the Ellen B. Ganson Memorial Foundation, which allocates funds to research projects benefiting breast cancer treatment and prevention. Free. 761-7500; www.breastcancerbricks.org. Amberley Village.
EXERCISE CLASSES
StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Symmes Park, Free. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/northeast. Symmes Township.
FARMERS MARKET
Blooms and Berries Farm Market, 11 a.m.5 p.m. Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 6979173. Loveland.
FOOD & DRINK
Amore for Lisa, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. St. Margaret of York, 9483 Columbia Road. Spaghetti dinner by Olive Garden and entertainment by Jenny Gregory. Dinner includes salad, breadstick, dessert and beverage. Beer and wine will be available. Seatings every half hour. Benefits woman in treatment for Hodgkin’s Disease. Benefits yes. $15, $7 children. 683-7100. Deerfield Township.
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You can find all kinds of creepy creatures aboard the USS Nightmare in Newport. The haunted boat features three levels and 40 horrifying areas. It is open through Nov. 1, from 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $16 or $20 for faster entry. A special lighter and brighter kids matinee is this Sunday from 4-6 p.m. Tickets for the matinee are $6. To tour the boat or to find out more information, visit www.ussnightmare.com. The tour itself lasts 40 minutes. The USS Nightmare is located at 101 Riverboat Row on the BB Riverboats Newport Landing.
Fall on the Farm Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Blooms & Berries Farm Market, Free admission. 697-9173; www.fallonthefarm.com. Loveland. Fall Festival, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Blue Ash YMCA, 5000 YMCA Drive. Ferris Field. Games and prizes, face painting, crafts, food, drinks, trick or treating, hayrides and more. Free. Tickets required, available at Blue Ash office. 7915000. Blue Ash.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Chad Daniels, 8 p.m. $8, $4 bar and restaurant employees. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288. Montgomery.
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The City of Montgomery is hosting a Pumpkin Walk from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Pioneer Park - Montgomery, 10505 Deerfield Road, Montgomery. The event is open to ages 10 and under. Children can collect goodies along a path from costumed characters. The first 100 participants receive a mini pumpkin. It also includes a magic show and hay rides. The event is free. Call 891-2424 or visit www.montgomeryohio.org.
RECREATION
Adult Volleyball League, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Blue Ash YMCA, 5000 YMCA Drive. Recreation league for men and women. Emphasis on physical fitness and fun. League continues for seven weeks. Ages 18 and up. $250 community team, $225 member team; $50 community member, $40 member. Registration required by Oct. 21. 791-5000. Blue Ash.
VOLUNTEER EVENTS
Community Service Weekend, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Loveland Primary/Elementary School, Registration required. 324-2873. Loveland. M O N D A Y, O C T . 2 6
CIVIC Computer and TV Recycling DropOff, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
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School Board Candidate Forum, 7 p.m. Indian Hill Primary School, 6207 Drake Road. Auditorium. Audience has opportunity to write questions on index cards and pose to candidates. Candidates have one minute for opening statement, one minute to answer each question and two minutes for closing statements. Cadidates include: Karl Grafe, Elizabeth Johnston, Kim Lewis, Souroushe Zandvakili. Forum run by The League of Women voters. Free 272-8931. Indian Hill.
EXERCISE CLASSES
StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Symmes Park, Free. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/northeast. Symmes Township.
RECREATION
Home School Swim and Gym, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Blue Ash YMCA, 5000 YMCA Drive. Physical education program held in gym and pool, emphasizing skill development for lifelong physical activities while using skills to play games. Seven-week session. Ages -. $50, $33 members. Registration required. 791-5000; www.myy.org. Blue Ash.
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.
EXERCISE CLASSES
StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Symmes Park, Free. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/northeast. Symmes Township.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. T U E S D A Y, O C T . 2 7
EXERCISE CLASSES StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Symmes Park, Free. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/northeast. Symmes Township. HEALTH / WELLNESS
Weight Loss Booster, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Learn to plan healthy meals, jump-start your metabolism and pinpoint and change behaviors that lead to overeating and weight gain. $125. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.
HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN
Decorate a Pumpkin, 7 p.m. Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave. Pick a pumpkin and decorate it. For Ages 12 and under. Free. Registration required. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6028. Madeira.
PROVIDED
The Cincinnati Cyclones kick off their season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, against the Wheeling Nailers, at the U.S. Bank Arena. There will be a North Division banner raising ceremony. Tickets are $12 or $24.50, front row. Visit www.usbankarena.com.
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We can close the door to what we want themselves in the black hole of our needs. On the other hand, we might close the door by exhibiting the opposite behavior. We are lonely and looking, but portray a selfsufficiency, gruffness or coolness that says in unspoken words, “Me, need someone? No way! Needing is only for weaklings.” Once again, the other person goes away. Who wants to stand before a closed door? Multiply those situations in various scenarios and we way get a picture of many people’s lives. There are sales-people who want to make a sale and become pushy or turn into a leach; parents who yearn for more
Too often we are our own worst enemy. We badly want or need something, yet behave in such a way that we diminish our chances of getting it. For example: we’re lonely and look for a friend or someone to love us. And voila, we meet a likeable person who shows some interest in us. And what is our reaction? We desperately cling to them, phone or text message them 10 times a day, or express jealousy if they have other friends. Unless they’re equally obtuse, they’ll soon leave. We drive them away by giving them reason to fear suffocation, or that they’ll lose
Kindervelt gives to hospital choose another division to endorse. Asthma is a chronic problem in Cincinnati – Cincinnati is one of the worst cities in the country for the disease. Asthma is the No. 1 reason children are admitted to the hospital, with nearly 3,000 emergency room visits each year to Children’s. They are Kindervelt: A completely grassroots organization that is the unofficial fundraising arm for Cincinnati Children’s. They have been the catalyst that has allowed Children’s Hospital to pioneer research, buy new state-ofthe-art equipment and even recruit additional faculty.
As one of the city’s largest fundraising entities, Kindervelt has raised $14 million since 1971 and donated every penny to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. They are a major reason that Children’s is consistently ranked as one of the best hospitals in the nation. This year alone they’ve raised $450,000 for Children’s. They have 41 chapters across the Tristate, yet they aren’t a household name – you could call them the “biggest fundraising machine you’ve never heard of.” Kindervelt will pour money into the Asthma Research Division until 2012, when they will
time with their adult children yet engender guilt trips when then come; clergy who encourage church attendance, yet constantly preach fear and treat attendees as children. If we are door-closers, how do we counter our tendency to be one? Of course, the first step is to “know yourself” – as the early Greeks were wise enough to realize. We must honestly analyze our own behavior and realistically examine our words, actions and attitudes. Are we aware of our choice of words or implied impressions, and the result they have on others? Can
we detect our possessive, arrogant or insulting manner of acting or speaking? Step two. We need to become students of human nature. It doesn’t take a Mensa Society IQ to recognize the basic dynamics of our shared humanness. One of the most precious things we all need and hope for is expressed by the clinical term empathic resonance. You and I are yearning for someone who genuinely “resonates” with us – who will understand us and recognize how we may feel in the circumstances of life. We are not asking that someone always agree with us, but that there is a gen-
uine connection of their person with “my” person. What a satisfaction it is when someone stands in my shoes for a moment. That indicates a door is open. We tend not to shut as many doors when we remember and sense that though we are unique, there is still a solidarity within our human nature. Perhaps I’ve quoted her words too often, but I really feel Lily Tomlin expressed a great truth when she said, “We’re all in this together, by ourselves!” Our children are not children any longer; a customer is profit, a salesperson is overhead; parishioners are
fellowseekers, and clergy Father Lou are not Guntzelman gods with thunderPerspectives bolts; and a person seeking love and understanding, well, that’s all of us. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@ communitypress.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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Precision Radiotherapy has led the way in bringing some of the world’s most sophisticated cancer treatments to the Cincinnati area. One such treatment is fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy, a non-invasive therapy that enables physicians to keep cancer at bay with minimal risks or side effects. During fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy, a small burst of radiation is delivered to the lesion every day over a period of weeks. Delivering radiation in this way, rather than in a single, concentrated session, allows healthy tissue to recover between treatment sessions.
HOW CAN YOU REDUCE THE CHANCES OF A BRAIN TUMOR COMING BACK? For Joe, it was the perfect solution. He had been to two other centers in the region, telling him that his brain tumor was inoperable. He ultimately ended up at the University of Cincinnati Brain Tumor Center, where specialists successfully removed his oligodendroglioma tumor. Three years after the surgery the tumor reappeared. His specialists recommended fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy at Precision Radiotherapy to eliminate the recurrence. During his treatment, Joe settled into a comfortable routine, walking his sister’s dogs, writing music or playing guitar in the morning, and undergoing high-precision radiotherapy in the afternoon.
IT TAKES PRECISION. Today, Joe has experienced only minimal side effects, while his cancer remains at bay and his life moves forward. Precision Radiotherapy has given Joe peace of mind that there is life
“I feel blessed. I got a second chance at life. Other people need to know that there is hope. That there are other options out there. And that these people just might have the answer that others can’t find.“ – Joe
after a brain tumor, and he is dedicating his life to helping others deal with the challenges it brings. Other state-of-the-art treatments like Frameless Radiosurgery, Tomotherapy and Respiratory Robotics, also available at the Precision Radiotherapy Center, have brought hope and help to many other patients. To learn more or for a referral call 513-475-7777 or visit precisionradiotherapy.com.
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Popcorn is the all-ages snack for the season When we were kids, Mom had a certain aluminum saucepan that she popped corn in. I remember the lid was a bit battered so that when the popcorn started popping, some would pop all the way to the ceiling. Fun! Now making popcorn is a lot easier with non-stick pans or microwave bags. Popcorn and Halloween are synonymous. It’s the one celebration that transcends ages when it comes to the kinds of food served -
a time to go back being a kid again, enjoying monster eyes and popcorn balls and telling ghoulish ghost stories.
Aunt Lil’s baked caramel corn
From friend Carolyn Grieme, a Northern Kentucky reader who believes, like I do, that cooking with family from heirloom recipes is not only satisfying, but preserves personal history, as well. Here’s what she told me
about this recipe: “This is handed d o w n from my Aunt Lil. We don’t for Rita know sure, but Heikenfeld we believe Rita’s kitchen she may have gotten the recipe from one of her fellow church members. “She was very involved for many years in various ways at her church, St.
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Paul’s United Church of Christ, Barnsburg (Cincinnati). Whenever we invited family over for holiday dinners or just a common get together, Aunt Lil would always come with gifts. “Often she would bring large bags of this baked caramel corn, which we all loved. Other times, she would bring plants that she had dug out of her yard for us to transplant to our own yards - she loved gardening as well.” 2 sticks butter or margarine 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup corn syrup 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 24 cups popped corn (about 2-3 bags microwave popped or 1 cup unpopped) Boil butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Stir constantly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in baking soda and vanilla. Gradually pour mixture over popped corn and mix well. Pour into shallow pans Carolyn uses two or three 9” x 13” pans. Bake at 250 degrees for one hour. Stir every 15 minutes. Cool completely, and break apart. Store in tight containers.
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• Add a couple cups nuts to the corn to make a Cracker Jack like treat. • Spray the bowl, spoon, etc. for easy mixing.
Marshmallow popcorn balls or squares
I’ll be making these with the grandkids this week. You can make all sorts of shapes - like ghosts, tombstones, etc. and decorate with tiny candies. You can also put these on sticks, make tiny balls for a party, etc. l/2 cup popcorn, popped or 1 bag microwave popcorn, popped (11-12 cups popped corn) 5-6 cups mini marshmallows (about a 10 oz bag) 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla l cup mini M&M type candies (optional) Melt marshmallows and butter over low heat. Stir until smooth. Add vanilla and blend. Combine candies with popcorn in a bowl sprayed with vegetable spray, and pour marshmallow mixture over. Mix well with sprayed spatula and spoon and form into balls with sprayed hands or pour into sprayed 9” x 13” pan (when chilled, cut into squares).
Did you know popcorn is good for you?
It’s a whole grain with 4 grams of fiber per serving. Eating popcorn may curb your appetite. Folks who ate 1 cup of fat-free popcorn half an hour before a meal ate less than folks who snacked on an equal amount of potato chips. Popcorn has more dietary fiber and antioxidants than any other snack food.
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A coven of homemade popcorn balls, whare are fun for all ages.
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You can form the balls ahead minus the olives and refrigerate. Just increase the baking time. 3 cups all purpose baking mix (I use Kroger brand) 1 pound uncooked regular or hot pork sausage 8 oz Muenster or cheddar cheese, shredded Pimento-stuffed olives Preheat oven to 400. Mix everything together and shape into small 1 1/4” or so balls. Put on sprayed baking sheet. Press 1 pimiento-stuffed olive into the center of each ball, pressing so it will stick. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. 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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Gizmo Guys kickoff ARTrageous Saturdays
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ARTrageous Saturdays performing arts series for children and families kicks off with a visit from comedic jugglers, The Gizmo Guys. Barrett Felker and Allan Jacobs have won individual and team International Jugglers Association Championships, and have taught their craft at clown schools. They united to form their zany juggling duo in 1987. Since then, The Gizmo Guys have entertained over
Deondra (Kamau) Means from the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati leads a “Tom Sawyer” workshop during “Tom Sawyer Day” at Eden Park’s Seasongood Pavilion Oct. 4. Catch the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s “Tom Sawyer Workshop” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Loveland Branch Library.
1 million people in over 2000 performances in six continents and on numerous television appearances including “Comedy Central” and “The Late Show.” In their return to the Raymond Walters College ARTrageous Saturdays performing arts series, the Gizmo Guys will share their talents with children and adults, alike. ARTrageous is generously supported by the city of
Blue Ash. The Gizmo Guys perform at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Oct. 24 for ARTrageous Saturdays at Raymond Walters College, Muntz Theater, 9555 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash. All tickets are $5. For tickets and information, call 745-5705 or visit www.rwc.uc.edu. For more information about The Gizmo Guys, visit www.thegizmoguys.com.
BUSINESS UPDATE Condon promoted
Steve Condon was recently promoted to managing director at Truepoint Inc., a nationally recognized fee-only personal wealth adviCondon sory firm. H i s responsibility will be managing the firm and allowing advisors to focus more on the firm’s clients. Since 2002, Condon’s responsibilities have included the planning and imple-
mentation of Truepoint’s investment advisory services. Truepoint is at 4901 Hunt Road at Hills Corporate Centre in Blue Ash Towne Square.
Hogan hired
Madison Wealth Management has hired Marck C. Hogan as a principal and senior wealth advisor. A co-founder of RiverPoint Capital Management, Hogan has more than 25 years of experience in the investment management and financial services industry.
He received a Bachelor of Arts in economics and history at Georgetown University. He currently serves as a board member and on the Investment Committee of the Cincinnati chapter of the National Red Cross and on the board of trustees of the Dan Beard Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Hogan lives in Montgomery.
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Adrianna Ewing, Nayomi Davidson, Dominic Ewing and Diana Davidson holding little Nailah – all from Loveland – celebrate “Tom Sawyer Day” at Eden Park’s Seasongood Pavilion.
It’s That Time! Our 17th Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival is COMING!
Climb aboard ‘The Big Read’ cussion of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” • Big Read Contest – Through Saturday, Oct. 31. Read “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” pick up a reader’s guide or attend one of The Big Read programs at your library to be entered to win two tickets good for a BB Riverboat cruise. One pair of tickets will be given away at each of the
Library’s 41 locations in Hamilton County courtesy of BB Riverboats. • Tom Sawyer Mural Day from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave.; 369-6028. Visit the Madeira Branch Library to hear river songs and stories by Bear Foot and decorate a fence hallway mural.
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Throughout October the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County invites everyone to share in “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by participating in The Big Read. Designed by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to restore reading to the center of American culture and to address the decline of literary reading, especially among youth, The Big Read provides citizens across the nation the opportunity to read and discuss a single book within their communities. Hundreds of kids of all ages helped the Library kickoff The Big Read during “Tom Sawyer Day” in Eden Park’s Seasongood Pavilion on Sunday, Oct. 4. During this family-fun event they: • heard live music from Jake Speed and the Freddies • met Mark Twain • participated in games and a “Tom Sawyer” workshop with the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati • and learned about Ohio River history and wildlife with naturalists from the Cincinnati Park Board. For more information about The Big Read, visit www.cincinnatilibrary.org/n ews/2009/bigread/. Catch “The Big Read” programs at your local library: • Book and Reader’s Guide Distribution Through Saturday, Oct. 31 – Stop by any Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County location to pick up a free copy of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” While you’re there, pick up reader’s guides, audio guides and a list of The Big Read programming. • “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Online Book Discussion – Through Saturday, Oct. 31. Visit www.cincinnatilibrary.org for an online dis-
A Northern Cincinnati family tradition, our 17th Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival, is back once again... and Bigger & Better than ever. This family-oriented event is Free and Open to the Community. Featu Featuring safe trick or treating, pony rides, hay rides, bake sale, games, petting zoo, face painting, clowns, crafts, and costume parade. A fun family tradition! We Invite you and your family to get “costumed-up” and join us for an afternoon of pure Fall fun!
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Kaley, 6, and Ainsley Worthlry, 8, of Sycamore Township celebrate “Tom Sawyer Day” at Eden Park’s Seasongood Pavilion.
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Enjoy Havdallah under the stars
Resident designs brick for auction Elana Kuperstein Rosen, Blue Ash resident, artist, mother, wife and community art project volunteer, does her part to combat breast cancer by creating brick art for Cincinnati’s ‘Bricks Along the Journey’ Brick Silent Auction. The eighth annual brick auction, a fundraiser for breast cancer research, political advocacy and patient support, will take place 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Mayerson JCC. Rosen is motivated to participate for personal reasons; her mother died of breast cancer. As such, she recognizes her own high risk status and views breast cancer as the “big, bad bogeyman that touches so
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Rosen holds the painted shell for the Venus brick for auction at Breast Cancer Brick Silent Auction on Oct. 25. many people.” Her entry in the upcoming brick auction was inspired by Botticelli’s painting, “The Birth of Venus,” and in Rosen’s novel interpretation, which she calls, “Venus on the Half Shell,” the goddess of beauty materializes from an actual shell affixed to a brick.
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Rosen’s “Venus on the Half Shell” brick for the eighth annual Breast Cancer Brick Silent Auction Oct. 25.
The contrast of the delicacy and smoothness of the mother-of-pearl shell with the rough texture of the brick intrigued her and results in another of Rosen’s captivating brick art creations. Although professionally trained in Fine Arts and graphic design, Rosen does not exhibit her art. Instead, she says, she “gives it away to beloved friends, trades her art with other artists, and hangs it on her own walls.” Rosen’s unique brick and more than 200 other decorative bricks are on display and available for bidding at the brick auction. There is no admission charge. For more information about the auction and the Ellen B. Ganson Foundation, visit www.breastcancerbricks.org. The Mayerson JCC is at 8485 Ridge Road, just south of the Ronald Reagan Highway’s Ridge Road exit.
The Jewish Sabbath is officially over on Saturday evening when three stars in the sky are visible, but why? Come find out the answer to that and other astronomical questions at Havdallah Under the Stars at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Northern Hills Synagogue-Congregation B’nai Avraham, 5714 Fields Ertel Road (between Interstate 71 and Snider Road). Families and friends of all ages are welcome, and s’mores and hot chocolate will be provided. The evening will also include a bonfire.
The Havdallah ceremony, involving the use of wine, spices and a ceremonial braided candle, marks the symbolic end of Shabbat, and ushers in the new week. After Havdallah is celebrated, Daniel Kuntz from the Cincinnati Observatory will talk about his passion ... the evening sky to the naked eye. He will discuss the planets and their unique characteristics, as well as the space missions that have taken place or are planned to each planet. Kuntz will also point out common constellations and provide a tour of the
sky through telescopes. “It’s exciting to think that this program will make a connection between today and yesterday, celebrating an age old tradition under the same night sky our ancestors saw when they looked up,” said Tracy Weisberger, director of education and programming for Northern Hills Synagogue and coordinator of the event. Bring a telescope if you have one. There is no charge for the event, but reservations are appreciated and can be made by calling the synagogue office at 931-6038.
Northern Hills to host financial expert The global recession and its effect on investment strategy will be the focus when financial expert Nathan Bachrach joins Northern Hills Synagogue – Congregation B’nai Avraham for its popular HaZaK program for seniors Wednesday, Oct. 21. “What Do I Do Now” will take place at noon at the Synagogue, at 5714 Fields Ertel Road, between Interstate 71 and Snider Road. Lunch will be served. For more than 30 years, Bachrach has worked with businesses and individual investors on investment strategies and portfolio management. Bachrach is the managing partner of the
Financial Network Group Ltd., nationally recognized as one of America’s top wealth advisors. The firm has earned top honors from Barron’s Magazine from 2006-2009, which has also recognized the firm as one of the top advisors in Ohio for 2009. With his partner, Ed Finke, Bachrach hosts Simply Money on 55KRC radio and Fox19 television news. At the HaZaK program, Bachrach will discuss current market indicators that are affecting the market and investors, how the rules of managing money have changed, and how to navigate future financial trends. “HaZaK” is an acronym,
with the letters standing for the Hebrew words “Hakhma” (wisdom), “Ziknah” (maturity), and “Kadima” (forward). The HaZaK programs are for adults 55 and older, and are open to the entire community. In addition to members of Northern Hills, many attendees have come from the Jewish Community Center, Cedar Village, Brookwood Retirement Community and throughout Greater Cincinnati. There is no charge for the program and lunch, but donations are greatly appreciated. For reservations or more information, call the synagogue office at 9316038.
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RELIGION Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church
“Divorce Care,” a 13-week program that addresses emotional issues associated with divorce, is being offered through Nov. 30. The sessions are offered free of charge from 7-9 p.m. at the church. Experts on topics such as anger, resentment and loneliness will conduct the meetings in a support group setting. For more information contact Melanie Stearns at 561-4220. The chapel is at 5125 Drake Road, Indian Hill; 561-4220.
Ascension Lutheran Church
Ascension’s Sunday worship service is at 10 a.m. Sunday school and adult forum begin at 9 a.m. A nursery is provided during the worship service. The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288; www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.
Church of God of Prophecy
The church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible Study is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The church has free clothing for girls ages 8 to 12 for famililes in Deer Park. A parent must be present to see the clothing. The selection contains dress and casual clothing in sizes large, 14-16; and shoes in sizes 5, 7 and 7 1/2. The church is at 8105 Beech Ave., Deer Park; 793-7422.
Church of the Saviour United Methodist
The church is hosting Trick or Trunk from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. Families are invited to participate in free Halloween fun. The event includes crafts, Halloween games, face painting and treats. The Fall Craft/Vendor Show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. It is free. Senior Men meet every at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for lunch. Bring your lunch and enjoy the fellowship. Kids Morning Out is from 9 a.m. to noon every Monday through Thursday. It is open to children 6 months-kindergarten. The cost is $10 for one child and $15 for families of two or more. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.
Connections Christian Church
The church has contemporary worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The church is hosting Kidz Town, a community outreach for children kindergarten-sixth grade, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The event features a pancake breakfast, children’s animated story, drama, music, crafts and games. The Cincinnati Dulcimer Society will be presenting a special program for the children. To register, call 791-8348 or e-mail marcia@connectionscc.org by Wednesday, Oct. 21. The church is at 7421 East Galbraith Road, Madeira; 791-8348.
Epiphany United Methodist Church
Worship times are: Contemporary worship at 5 p.m. Saturdays, contemporary worship at 9 a.m. Sundays and traditional worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Epiphany’s Wee Three Kings Preschool has openings for the 18-24 month Parent’s Day Out classes. Classes meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Choose one or two days a week. This is a great opportunity for your child to learn and play with children his/her own age, while you get some much needed time to yourself. Call Stacy at 683-4256. The church is at 6635 LovelandMiamiville Road, Loveland; 6779866.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
The church is hosting Scrapbooking from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. nearly every third Monday. Free childcare is provided. You must register by 5 p.m. Friday before the Monday event. For more information, call the church at 891-1700. The dates are: Nov. 16, Dec. 14, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 7, July 19 and Aug. 16. The church is at 7701 Kenwood Road, Kenwood; 891-1700.
Hartzell United Methodist
The church is hosting a brief Animal Blessing Service followed by refreshments at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Bring your pets: Dogs, cats, horses, teddy bears, photos. The church is at 8999 Applewood Drive, Blue Ash; 891-8527.
Kenwood Fellowship Church
The church has a new contemporary worship service from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. The services will feature contemporary worship music in a relaxed atmosphere with biblical teaching that will resonate with the fast-paced lifestyles that many of us find ourselves in today. The church is at 7205 Kenwood Road; 891-9768.
Loveland Presbyterian Church
All youth groups now meet at 6 p.m. every Sunday night beginning with supper, a short worship service and group sessions. The church is at 360 Robin Ave., Loveland; 683-2525; www.LPCUSA.org.
Loveland United Methodist
The new service times are 8:30 to 9:20 a.m. for the Traditional Service, 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. for the Contemporary Service and Sunday School and 11 a.m. to noon for the Blended Service and Sunday School. Membership At Loveland UMC – The first step is to attend an “Explore LUMC Breakfast,” where you’ll have an opportunity to learn more about Loveland UMC. Childcare is provided. Breakfast is held 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Join the United Methodist Women from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. the first Thursday morning of each month for UMW, a time of fellowship,
devotion and ministry at LUMC. The purpose of the UMW is “to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.” The church is at 10975 S. Lebanon Road, Loveland; 683-1738.
Montgomery Community Church
The church is hosting “GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays” seminar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Community Room of the Symmes Township Library (11850 Enyart Road). It is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. Space is limited to the first 50 adults; pre-registration is required. There is no charge for this event. Topics to be discussed include “Why the Holidays Are Tough,” “What to Expect,” “How to Prepare,” “How to Manage Relationships and Holiday Socials” and “Using the Holidays to Help You Heal.” Those who attend will receive a free book with over 30 daily readings providing additional insights and ideas on holiday survival. Child care through sixth grade will be provided during the event at the church. Pre-registration for child care is required. To pre-register, call Mendy Maserang at 587-2437 or e-mail mmaserang@mcc.us. The church is hosting “DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Community Room of the Symmes Township Branch Library, 11850 Enyart Road. It is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a separation or divorce. Space is limited to the first 50 adults; pre-registration is required. There is no charge for this event. Topics to be discussed include “Why the Holidays Are Tough,” “What Emotions to Expect,” “How to Plan and Prepare,” “How to Handle Uncomfortable Situations” and “Using the Holidays to Help You Heal.” Those who attend will receive a free book with more than 30 daily readings providing additional insights and ideas on holiday survival. Child care through sixth grade will be provided during the event starting at 10:30 a.m. at Montgomery Community Church (11251 Montgomery Road). Pre-registration for child care is required. To pre-register, call Mendy Maserang at 5872437 or e-mail mmaserang@mcc.us. The church is at 11251 Montgomery Road; 489-0892.
tor of Education Services Southern Ohio Sexuality Education and Consultation and faculty at Miami University is the lead presenter. Additional facilitators are Rabbi Robert Barr of Congregation Beth Adam and Linda Kean, director of the Family Life Education for Jewish Family Service. For more information, contact Sarah Reiff at Beth Adam at 985-0400. Information is also available on www.bethadam.org and www.jfscinti.org. Reservations are recommended, e-mail info@bethadam.org.
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The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m., Sundays and Divine Providence Study Group the first four Sundays of the month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The church is located at 9035 E. Kemper Road, Montgomery; 4899572.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Worship times starting Sunday, Sept. 6: 5 p.m. Saturdays; 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays. The church is hosting Trunk or Treat Friday, Oct. 23. There will be trunks full of treats for all little goblins. If you plan to provide treats in your trunk, please be in the new parking lot at 6 p.m. Treating will begin at 6:30 p.m. Hot dogs, cider and cookies will also be served. Arrive in costume. Call the church for more information. The church is at 101 South Lebanon Road, Loveland; 683-4244.
The church is at 6300 Price Road, Loveland; 677-7600.
St. Paul Community United Methodist Church
St. Paul Church services are 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. for Traditional Worship and 9:30 a.m. for Contemporary Worship with Praise Band. Childcare is provided for all services. The church begin a new series, “Tell Me Why? Answering Life’s Biggest Questions” Sunday, Oct. 25. The sermon, “From A to Zaccheus,” will be based on the scripture reading Luke 19:1-10. The church is at 8221 Miami Road, Madeira; 891-8181; www.stpaulcommunityumc.org.
Sharonville United Methodist Church
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Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. every
Sunday. The church is hosting Ladies WOW Study Group (Women on Wednesdays) at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. The event includes light refreshments and a study of Beth Moore’s “Stepping Up.” The church hosts Adult and Youth Bible Studies at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 891-7891, www.sycamorechristianchurch.
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River Hills Christian Church
Thriving Moms is a group for moms of infants through high school students; meets weekly to receive encouragement and instruction, make friends and have fun; held 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; child care provided. There is a Christian counselor as the parent coach, as well as a mentor mom. Call 583-0371.
7950 Pfeiffer Rd.
793-6169
9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Sunday Morning Worship 6:30 pm Sunday Eve Service 7:00 pm Wednesday Family Night
www.montgomeryag.org
Sharonville United Methodist Church has services; 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. are traditional worship format, and the 9:30 a.m. service is contemporary. SUMC welcomes all visitors and guests to attend any of its services or special events. The church is at 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville; 563-0117.
Sycamore Christian Church
8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Finding God Through Humpty Dumpty: When Things Fall Apart"!
Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided
EPISCOPAL ST. ANNE, WEST CHESTER 6461 Tylersville Road (1/2 mile W. of Cin-Day) 513-779-1139
Sundays 7:30, 9:00 & 10:45am Nursery Sun 9:00am-noon Church School Classes for All Ages, 9:45am www.saintanne-wc.org
Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor
(1 mile west of Montgomery Rd) Services & Sunday School: 9:00am & 10:45am Nursery Available www.fbccincy.or 513-489-1114
KENWOOD FELLOWSHIP 513-891-9768
6635 Loveland-Miamiville Rd. (across from Oasis Golf Course) Ph. 513-677-9866 www.epiphanyumc.org Contemporary Services: Saturdays 5pm & Sundays 9:00am Traditional Service: Sunday - 10:30 am
HARTZELL U.M.C. 8999 Applewood Dr. Blue Ash, OH 45236
ûRev. Robert Roberts, Pastor
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FAITH BIBLE CHURCH 8130 East Kemper Rd.
7205 Kenwood Rd., Cinti, OH 45236
(off Larchview, off Plainfield at Cross County Hwy.) 891-8527 email: hartzell-umc@fuse.net www.lhartzwellumc-cincinnati.org Sun. School & Worship 9:00 & 10:30AM Child Care provided at 10:30AM service
Learn to talk about birds, bees Parents of children ages 10-15 are invited to a workshop that offers guidance about talking with their children about sexuality. “The Birds, the Bees and Beyond: How to Tackle the ‘Tough Talk!’” will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at Congregation Beth Adam, 10001 Loveland-Madeira Road, in Loveland. This program, which is presented by Jewish Family Service and Congregation Beth Adam, is open to the community and free-of-charge. Richelle Frabotta, direc-
New Church of Montgomery
Ken Bashford, Pastor
www.KenwoodFellowship.org
Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am Child Care Provided Sunday School for All Ages
Fellowship & Lunch Follows Worship Our mission is to worship God & share Jesus’ transforming love and salvation.
NorthStar Vineyard Community Church
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Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Loveland High School, off of Rich Rd. 683-1556 www.northstarvineyard.org
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ST. PATRICK’S-LEBANON 232 E. Main St (corner of East & Main) Rev. Jacqueline E. Matisse, Pastor
932-7691 Holy Eucharist 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am Nursery Care Provided 5 min. from K-71 via Rt. 48
PRESBYTERIAN (USA)
EVANGELICAL FREE 5910 Price Road, Milford 831-3770
Carmen Rosario & James Stein
Nelson Rosario and Jeanne Rosario of Cincinnati, Ohio announce the engagement of their daughter Dr. Carmen Marie Rosario to James Allen Stein. The groom is the son of Dr. Howard Stein and Beatrice Stein of Ft. Worth, Texas. The bride to be graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Il. and earned her M.D. from The Ohio State University School of Medicine. She is currently a Resident Physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Il. The groom-to-be graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL and Northwestern University Law School in Chicago, Il. After practicing commercial real estate law, the groom-to-be is now a commercial real estate broker at Studley, Inc. in Chicago, Il. The wedding will take place in late 2010, but a date has not yet been set.
LOVELAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Loving, Praying, Caring Church Join us for Sunday Services Worship Service........................10:00am Church School............................11:15am CONNECT Youth Service.............6-8pm
www.faithchurch.net
Services 8:00 am, 9:15 am & 11:00am Steve Lovellette, Senior Pastor Nursery proivided at all services
Fellowship/Coffee Hour after Worship Nursery Provided/Youth Group Activities 360 Robin Ave. (off Oak St.), Loveland OH
Take I-275 to exit 57 toward Milford, Right on McClelland, Right on Price, church soon on Right
LUTHERAN ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH
7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery (East of I-71 on Pfeiffer Rd) Worship Schedule 10:00 a.m. Worship and Holy Communion Baby sitter provided Pastor: Josh Miller ascensionlutheranchurch.com
Good Shepherd (E LCA) www.goodshepherd.com
7701 Kenwood Rd.
513.891.1700
(across from Kenwood Towne Centre) Saturday night at 5:00 and Sunday morning at 8:00, 9:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Pastors: Larry Donner, Pat Badkey, Jesse Abbott
683-2525
www.LPCUSA.org
Mason United Methodist Church 6315 S. Mason-Montgomery Rd. (near Tylersville Rd. intersection) 513-398-4741 8:30 & 11:00 AM Traditional Worship 9:45 AM Contemporary Worship 1:30 PM Esperanza Viva, Hispanic Worship 9:40 & 11:00 AM Sunday School Childcare available www.masonumc.org
Sharonville United Methodist
8:15 & 11am Traditional Service & Kingdom Kids 9:30am Contemporary Worship & Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all ages Infant care available for all services
3751 Creek Rd.
513-563-0117
www.sharonville-umc.org
PRESBYTERIAN BLUE ASH PRESBYTERIAN
4309 Cooper Rd. At Reed Hartman Hwy 791-1153 • www.bapcweb.net Rev. Michael Brewer, Pastor • 9:00 AM Sunday School for all ages • 10:30 AM Worship Nursery Care Provided Fellowship Hour following Worship Service
MADEIRA SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.madeirachurch.org 8000 Miami Ave. 791-4470 Contemporary Worship 9:00 am
Church School for Everyone 10:10 am
Traditional Worship 11:15 am Child Care available at all times
PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)
101 South Lebanon Rd. Loveland, OH 45140 683-4244 Lead Pastor Jonathan Eilert Pastor Grant Eckhart Saturday Service 5:00pm Sunday Services 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30am http://www.princeofpeaceelca.org
LPCUSA@fuse.net
8221 Miami Rd. (corner of Galbraith)
513-891-8181
NEW 9:30am Service -Innovative & High energy
Traditonal Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00am www.stpaulcommunityumc.org
Montgomery Presbyterian Church 9994 Zig Zag Road Mongtomery, Ohio 45242
Worship Service 10:30am Nursery Care Available website: www.MPChurch.net
891-8670
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Drake Planetarium lights up the skies
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Halloween laser show at Drake.
“Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.” For the rockers, Drake gives the classic Pink Floyd “Dark Side of the Moon Laser Show.” If you haven’t experienced a Laser show, this is the one to see. It features a dazzling display of laser graphics set to songs like, “Breathe,” “Time,” “The Great Gig in the Sky” and “Eclipse.” So sit back and return to the ’70s – it’s a great trip. The entire show schedule is at www.drakeplanetarium.org/laser.html. Tickets are $6 in advance, $7 at the door. Family Pack of Four tickets $20 in advance, $24 at door for Laser Spooktacular and $7 in advance, $8 at the door. Family Pack of Four tickets $25 in advance, $30 at door for Pink Floyd. Tickets can be purchased online at www.drakeplanetarium.org or by calling 396-5578. Drake Planetarium is a nonprofit organization which provides science programming to school children and families throughout the greater Cincinnati area. Proceeds from these public programs go to underwrite all other programs.
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The Sycamore Flyerettes Dance Team is hosting a holiday boutique Thursday, Nov. 19, offering raffles, refreshments and multiple vendors for holiday shopping. The event will be held at Three Chimneys Clubhouse in the Vintage Club neighborhood on Montgomery Road just north of Cornell Road.
Sycamore Flyerettes host Holiday Boutique The Sycamore Flyerettes Dance Team is celebrating a new coach, a new season and success at their summer camp at Miami University. The team has also been working on some fundraising projects to pay for new uniforms and competition costs. To raise money they held a car wash at Silver Spring House in September and will be hosting a Holiday Boutique Thursday, Nov. 19, offering raffles, refreshments and multiple vendors for holiday shopping. The event will be held at Three Chimneys Clubhouse in the Vintage Club neighborhood on Montgomery Road just north of Cornell Road.
The Flyerettes are known for many things: Their high energy pep rally routines, dancing along the sidelines of varsity basketball games, and many performances to support various causes in our community. The 2009-2010 team set a record for winning loads of awards at this summer’s UDA (Universal Dance Association) camp at Miami University, held in July. The Flyerettes have completely changed their drive and style by winning two trophies, two individual awards, and multiple spirit awards. Five other dance teams were at the camp, including local teams from Kings High School and St. Ursula Acad-
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Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden – needs volunteers in the volunteer education program. Volunteers will receive training, invitations to special events and a monthly newsletter, among other benefits. There are numerous volunteer opportunities now available, including: “Ask Me” Station Program, Slide Presenters Program, Tour Guide Program, Animal Handlers Program, CREW Education Program. Each area has its own schedule and requirements. Certified training is also required. Must be 18 or older and have a high school degree or GED diploma. For more information, call the zoo’s education department at 559-7752, or e-mail volunteereducator@cincinnatizoo.o rg, or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org. Grailville – needs volunteers for the garden in Loveland. Volunteer days are 9 a.m. to noon selected Saturdays through November. For a complete list visit www.grailville.org or call 6832340. Volunteers will work in the kitchen and herb gardens. No experience is needed, volunteers may participate once or for the entire season. Volunteers should bring gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, footwear that can get dirty and a snack if desired. Tools are provided. Granny’s Garden School – needs help in the garden. Granny’s is growing produce for needy families in the area, with support from the Greenfield Plant Farm. Greenfield Plant Farm donated their surplus tomato and green pepper plants to the Granny’s Garden School program. Granny is seeking help with maintaining the gardens, planting and harvesting more produce. Granny’s is at Loveland Primary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. Call 324-2873 or e-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net, or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. GRRAND – Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs takes in needy displaced, abandoned or unclaimed stray golden retrievers and places them in volunteer foster homes until adoptive families are found. Call 1-866-9812251 and leave your name and phone. Visit www.ggrand.org. Email www.cincygrrand@yahoo.com. League For Animal Welfare – A no-kill shelter, needs volunteers 16 and older to help socialize cats and 18 and older to socialize and walk dogs. Other opportunities available. Call 735-2299, ext. 3. Save the Animals Foundation – Needs people 18 and older to staff its shelter for homeless cats and dogs. Call 378-0300 for cats and 588-6609 for dogs. Tri State County Animal Response Team (CART) – Is at 11216 Gideon Lane in Sycamore Township. Meetings are open to the public. Visit www.tristatecart.com for monthly subjects or more information. Call 702-8373.
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at the Bethel Branch Library, 611 West Plane St., Bethel. Help elementary-aged students with their reading skills after school at the library. For more information or to register for the program, call the library at 248-0700. Change a life – Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation needs. Call 621READ. Cincinnati Reads – a volunteer tutoring program working with K-4 students in Cincinnati Public Schools. Volunteers receive free training to work one-on-one with children who are struggling to read. Call 621-7323 or e-mail Jayne Martin Dressing, jdressing@lngc.org. Clermont 20/20 – and its college access program, Clermont Educational Opportunities, offer a mentoring program that matches adults to work with a group of high school students from local high schools. Volunteers are needed to become mentors to help students stay in school and prepare to graduate with a plan for their next step. Call Terri Rechtin at 753-9222 or 673-3334 (cell) or e-mail mentor@clermont2020.org for more information. Granny’s Garden School – Volunteers needed from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays to work on behind-thescenes projects. Volunteers also needed to help with developing Web pages. Call 489-7099; Granny’s Hands-on Gardening Club is looking for new gardeners, to work with garden manager Suellyn Shupe. Experienced gardeners, come to share your expertise and enjoy the company of other gardeners while supporting the Granny’s Garden School program times: 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The school is located at the Loveland Primary and Elementary, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. E-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development – Volunteers are needed for Adult Basic and Literacy Education classes and English to Speakers of Other Language classes.There are numerous sites and times available for volunteering. Call 612-5830. Inktank – Group looking for volunteers to help children and adults
improve their skills in writing-based initiatives across the city. Call 5420195. Raymond Walters College – Needs volunteers to serve as tutors to skills enhancement students. The class meets from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Call 745-5691. Winton Woods City Schools – Wants to match community members who are interested in volunteering in the schools with the students. Volunteer opportunities at Winton Woods Primary North and South, middle school and high school. Volunteers who would have oneon-one contact with students outside of a classroom are required to have a background check. To volunteer, contact Gina Burnett at burnett.gina@wintonwoods.org or 619-2301. The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Black Achievers Program that inspires and encourages teens of color toward paths of success is looking for caring professionals who want to make a difference, and for young people who can benefit from positive adult role models. Part of a national YMCA initiative, the local program incorporates mentoring, career exploration and college readiness; and helps students develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options. Volunteers, many of whom are sponsored by area companies, share their own personal insight and encouragement. Contact Program Director Darlene Murphy at the Melrose YMCA, 961-3510 or visit www.myy.org. YMCA – The Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA is looking for volunteer trail guides for school groups. Call 932-1424 or e-mail melittasmi@countrysideymca.org.
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Business Volunteers for the Arts – BVA is accepting applications from business professionals with at least three years experience, interested in volunteering their skills within the arts community. Projects average six to eight months in length and can range from marketing or accounting to Web design or planning special events. A one-day training program is provided to all accepted applicants. Call 871-2787. Center for Independent Living Options – Seeking volunteers to staff Art Beyond Boundaries, gallery for artists with disabilities. Volunteers needed noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 2412600. Cincinnati Museum Center – Needs volunteers to work in all three museums, the Cincinnati History Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science and the Cinergy Children’s Museum, and special exhibits. Call 287-7025.
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American Diabetes Association – Seeks volunteers in its area office located downtown for clerical support, filling requests for educational materials from phone requests, data entry, special events support and coordinating the Health Fair. Call 759-9330. American Heart Association – Volunteers needed to assist with the American Heart Association’s cause campaigns, Power to End Stroke, Go Red For Women, Start!, and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Assignments include clerical work, event specific duties and community outreach. Contact the American Heart Association at 281-4048 or e-mail ray.meyer@heart.org. Bethesda North Hospital – Seeks volunteer musicians for music therapy, featuring soothing music. Call 871-0783 or e-mail bnxmusic@fuse.net. Also openings for volunteers in various areas. Call 745-1164. Captain Kidney Educational Program – Needs volunteers one or more mornings or afternoons a month during the school year to educate children in first through sixth grades about kidney function and disease. Training provided. Call 961-8105. Clermont Recovery Center – Needs volunteers to fill positions on the board of trustees. Clermont County residents interested in the problem of alcohol or drug abuse, especially persons in long-term recovery and their family members, are encouraged to apply. Contact Barbara Adams Marin, CQI manager and communications coordinator, at 735-8123 or, Kim King, administrative assistant at 735-8144. Crossroads Hospice – Seeking volunteers to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Call 793-5070. Destiny Hospice – is seeking caring and compassionate people to make a difference in the life of a person living with terminal illness. No special skills or experience needed; simply a willingness to help provide comfort and support. Orientation is scheduled to fit the volunteer’s schedule. Opportunities are available throughout the Cincinnati, Middletown and Butler County area. Contact Anne at 554-6300, or ababcock@destinyhospice.com.
Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care – is seeking volunteers in all Greater Cincinnati communities. Evercare provides care for those facing end-of-life issues and personal support to their families. Volunteers needed to visit with patients and/or assist in administrative and clerical tasks. Volunteers may provide care wherever a patient resides, whether in a private home or nursing facility. Call 1-888-866-8286 or 682-4055. Heartland Hospice – is seeking people with an interest in serving terminally ill clients and their families. Volunteers are needed for special projects such as crochet, knitting, making cards and lap robes, as well as making visits to patients. Training is provided to fit volunteers’ schedules. Call Jacqueline at 731-6100, and Shauntay 8315800 for information. Hospice of Southwest Ohio – Seeks volunteers to help in providing hospice services, Call 770-0820, ext. 111 or e-mail ajones@hswo.org. Hoxworth Blood Center – Hoxworth is recruiting people to help during community blood drives and blood donation centers in the area. Positions include: Blood drive hosts, greeters, blood donor recruiters and couriers. Call Helen Williams at 558-1292 or helen.williams@uc.edu. The Jewish Hospital – 4777 E. Galbraith Road, Kenwood, needs adult volunteers to assist at the front window in the pharmacy and also to assist with clerical duties, sorting patient mail, etc. They also need volunteers to assist staff in the family lounge and information desk and a volunteer is also needed in the Cholesterol Center, 3200 Burnet Ave., to perform clerical duties. Shifts are available 9 a.m.7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers receive a free meal ticket for each day he or she volunteers four or more hours, plus free parking. Call 686-5330. The hospital also needs adult volunteers to assist MRI staff and technologists at the reception desk of the Imaging Department in the Medical Office Building, located across from the hospital at 4750 East Galbraith Road. Volunteers are also needed to assist staff in the family lounge and at the information desk in the main hospital. Shifts are available Monday through Friday. Call 686-5330. Mercy Hospital Anderson – Seeks volunteers for the new patient services team, the Patient Partner Program. This team will provide volunteers with the opportunity to interact directly with the patients on a non-clinical level. Volunteers will receive special training in wheelchair safety, infection control, communication skills, etc. The volunteers will assist in the day-today non clinical functions of a nursing unit such as reading or praying with the patient; playing cards or watching TV with the patient; helping the patient select meals; running an errand; cutting the patient’s food. Call the Mercy Hospital Anderson Volunteer Department at 624-4676 to inquire about the Patient Partner Program. Wellness Community – Provides free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Volunteers needed to work at special events, health fairs, bulk mailings and other areas. Visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org and click on “volunteer” to sign up. Call 791-4060, ext. 19.
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Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati – Seeking volunteer campaign assistant to plan workplace employee giving campaigns and campaign project support volunteers to assist with campaigns. Call 475-0475 or e-mail info@cintishares.org. Letter writers needed – for a fast growing non-profit organization. Must be willing to encourage and cheer up an 8-year-old little boy, Chandler Miller, who is battling cancer. Miller has an inoperable tumor behind his left eye. No experience necessary. Please send “resume” to Chandler Miller c/o Team Chandler, P.O. Box 222, Goshen, OH 45122. Madeira Historical Society – is currently looking to fill the position of “society archivist.” The person selected for this position will work at the Miller House Museum sorting out and organizing the collection of photos, newspapers and thousands of other pieces of information at the Miller House. This person selected as archivist will work closely with Museum Curator Dona Brock. Contact Doug Oppenheimer or Dona Brock at 561-9069. No experience necessary – Seeking volunteers to help with autism program based on the book “SonRise” by Barry Neil-Kaufman. No experience necessary. Call 2311948. SCORE-Counselors to America’s Small Business – A non-profit association seeking experienced business people to counsel others who are or wish to go into business. Call 684-2812 or visit www.scorechapter34.org. Tristate Volunteers – For adults of all ages, supporting some of the
best-known events in the area. Call 766-2002, ext. 4485, visit www.tristatevolunteers.org or email info@tristatevolunteers.org. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary– The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary supports the U.S. Coast Guard (MSD Cincinnati) in Homeland Security, marine environmental protection, radio watch standing and Marine events, such as Tall Stacks and the WEBN Fireworks all without pay. They also teach Ohio Boating Safety, boating/seamanship and give free boat safety checks per the Ohio, Kentucky or Indian regulations. To volunteer, call 554-0789 or e-mail grutherford100@hotmail.com. Youth In Planning – Teen volunteers needed for network project to inform communities about public planning. Visit www.OurTownPage.com or e-mail YouthInPlanning@cinci.rr.com.
Seniors
Anderson Senior Center – needs volunteers to teach computer courses in the evening. Computer sessions in basic computer instruction, intermediate computer instruction run once a week for five weeks. Instructors are also needed to teach one time classes of buying on ebay, digital photo, simple excel. The center has a baby grand piano and is in need of someone to play from 10:3011:30 a.m. Call Libby Feck at 4743100. Clermont Senior Services – invites area residents to get to know seniors in their communities by engaging in the Meals-on-Wheels and Friendly Neighbors/Shoppers programs. Volunteer opportunities are available in the Milford, Loveland, Union and Miami townships, Owensville, and Batavia Township. Call volunteer coordinator Sharon Brumagem at 536-4060. Meals on wheels – Seeks volunteers to deliver meals for Sycamore Senior Center’s program in the Loveland, Blue Ash, Indian Hill, Montgomery, Sycamore Township, Symmes Township and West Chester areas. Call 984-1234 or 686-1013. To volunteer in Mount Washington or Anderson Township, call 474-3100.
Social Services
American Cancer Society – Seeks volunteers for office help, assistance in resale shop, new recruits for the Young Professionals group, Relay For Life team captains, cancer survivors to help with support groups and more. Call 1-888ACS-OHIO. Cincinnati Association for the Blind – Seeks volunteers in all areas, especially drivers available during the day. Weekend and evening hours also available. Call at 4874217. Clovernook Center for the Blind – contact Charlene Raaker, coordinator of volunteer services at 5222661 or craaker@clovernook.org for volunteer opportunities. Council on Child Abuse – Looking for volunteers who care about babies
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and their families. Volunteers will reinforce positive ways to manage infant crying and distribute information on the dangers of shaking babies. Call 936-8009. The Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Division of the March of Dimes – needs office volunteers. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday, at 10806 Kenwood Road in Blue Ash. Contact Carol Panko at cpanko@marchofdimes.com or call 769-3588. Inter Parish Ministry has a variety of volunteer jobs available – work in the Choice Pantry, help in the office, organize and sort clothing for client families or help with special events. Also needs volunteers to assist with its Elder Ministry program at a local nursing home. Volunteers help residents play bingo on Monday afternoons for about an hour. Contact Connie at 561-3932 or visit www.interparish.org for more information. Lighthouse Youth Services – needs volunteer receptionist/development assistant three to five days a week in the morning. The development assistant will answer phones, greet visitors, manage the front desk, assist with mailings and other responsibilities as requested. Call Tynisha Worthy at 487-7151, e-mail volunteer@lys.org. The office is at 1501 Madison Road, second floor. Outreach Programs – Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Programs of Cincinnati Inc. provides community education, referrals, interventions, assessments, short-term counseling, advocacy, training, community outreach and substance abuse prevention training. Call 636-5459. ProKids – ProKids trains volunteers to become CASAs – Court Appointed Special Advocates. Each CASA is assigned to a foster child, making sure the child is safe, that the child’s needs are met, and helping
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each child move into a safe, permanent and nurturing home. Most CASAs spend two to four hours a week on their case. Contact Glenna Miller at 281-2000, Ext. 101 or gmiller@prokidscasa.org. Visit www.prokids.org. St. Joseph Home – Opportunities available evenings and weekends to work with children and young adults with disabilities. Call 5632520, ext. 117. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul – needs volunteers to assist with incoming social service phone requests. Responsibilities include assessing eligibility, scheduling appointments and offering alternate referrals as appropriate. Help is needed during regular office hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday–Friday, at SVDP’s headquarters at 1125 Bank St. Call 562-8841, ext. 233. Stepping Stones Center – for children and adults with disabilities needs volunteers for children’s summer day camp and for residential camps for children and adults. Programs are in Indian Hill and in Batavia. Ask about possible camp bus transportation available from community pick-up sites. Volunteers must be 13 and older. Camp sessions run from June through August. Day camp is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers can choose flexible day schedules. Call Sarah Bosley, 8314660, Ext. 26 or e-mail sarah.bosley@steppingstonescenter.org. United Way of Greater Cincinnati – Offers volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups. Visit www.uwgc.org/volunteer. Teens can join the Youth Action Council by calling 762-7159. Retirees and those ages 55 and older, call 7627180. For the United Way Young Leaders’ Society for ages 21-40, call 762-7176 or visit www.uwgc.org/YLS.
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LEGAL NOTICE OF SYMMES TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, has changed its regular meeting date in November. The Board will meet on November 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Administration Building, 9323 Union Cemetery Road. John C. Borchers Fiscal Officer, Symmes Township 874979/1001510675
NOTICE OF MEETING OF SYMMES TOWNSHIP HAMILTON COUNTY, OH Notice is hereby given that the Symmes Township Community Reinvestment Area Review Committee will hold a meeting on October 26, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Township Admin. Bldg., 9323 Union Cemetery Road. John C. Borchers Fiscal Officer, Symmes Township 874182/1001510678
PUBLIC SALE The following storage units from Stronghold of Blue Ash will be sold at public auction by Don Bates Auctioneers at 6963 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati Ohio 45249 on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 starting at 11:30 A.M. and will continue until all units are sold. The unit numbers, names and last known addresses are as follows: E0010, Robbie Cloyd 103 Gingko Circle, Dayton, Ohio 45431 and Unit B0032, Olden Woodworking, 6699 Loveland Miamiville Road, Cinti., Ohio 45246. 1001511035
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 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 governmental natural gas aggregation program and the proposed governmental electricity aggregation program. This meeting will be held at the Township Safety Center, 8871 Weekly. John C. Borchers Fiscal Officer, Symmes Township 1001507342
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and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones at locations in Blue Ash, Fort Wright, Bond Hill, Clifton, downtown and Western Hills. Helping promote “Key to the Cure” for The Wellness Community are event chair April Davidow along with committee members Lynne Boles, Flannery Higgins, Ginger Kelly and Molly Sandquist. In Cincinnati, the “Key to the Cure” weekend will run from Thursday, Oct. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 18, and will feature fun events throughout the store as well as a special preview party on Thursday, Oct. 15. Call the store for details at 4216800. A special limited edition T-shirt designed for “Key to the Cure” by Michael Kors and available exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue will be available beginning Oct. 1. Fittingly, the Kors’ Project Runway co-star and noted
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Estate considerations following divorce Nobody marries with the expectation that the marriage will fail. Yet, in Ohio, studies show that approximately one in three marriages ends in divorce within the first 10 years of marriage. Given such odds, it is important to assess the effect of a divorce on your estate planning. Ohio, like most states, has laws that address some estate planning issues following a divorce. Ohio law provides that if a person who executes a will reaches a settlement of property rights following a divorce, annulment or separation, “any disposition or appointment of property
made by the will to the former spouse ... shall be revoked.” This largely eliminates the possibility that the former spouse will inadvertently receive benefits under the will, but there remain important reasons to execute a new will or revocable trust after divorce. For example: • If there are no children or contingent beneficiaries, divorced persons may need to name entirely new primary beneficiaries to replace former in-laws. • If there is a minor child, it may be wise to nominate a third party as guardian of the child’s estate. This is because,
unless a guardian or trustee is named, the former spouse as surviving parent will become guardian of the child’s estate and inherited assets. Similarly, re-evaluate the appropriateness of the alternate guardian nominated in the existing will, particularly if that is the former spouse or a relative of the former spouse who may not ensure that the child has ample time with the deceased parent’s family members. Depending on the terms of the court order or separation agreement, the divorcee may be able to change beneficiary designations using change of bene-
ficiary designation forms. Typically, the former spouse would be the named primary beneficiary for life insurance policies, annuities, revocable and other trusts, health savings accounts, employment death benefits, IRA, Keogh, and other retirement accounts (including employer plans). Also, a divorcee should obtain new deeds, titles, or registration for assets that are no longer jointly held (for example, real estate, vehicles, stocks and bonds, and joint bank and brokerage accounts, including those designated transfer on death (TOD) or payable on death (POD).
This will ensure that the former spouse is not the surviving beneficiary of these assets. Beyond a will or trust, a divorcee should execute a durable power of attorney for managing financial affairs, a living will and a health care power of attorney, and designate an agent to assist with financial responsibilities if necessary. Divorce or dissolution of marriage does not change the goal of estate planning: to draft documents and to title property so that the property passes to your intended beneficiaries. Minor mistakes can result in unpleasant surprises. An estate planning
attorney can help to review and address all David the imporLefton tant considerations folCommunity l o w i n g Press guest divorce and columnist ensure that your loved ones will not have to cope with some very difficult issues. David H. Lefton is an estate planning and probate attorney who lives in Symmes Township. He is a partner in the law firm of Barron, Peck, Bennie & Schlemmer on Oakley Square. For more information contact David at 513-721-1350 or dhl@bpbslaw.com.
Playhouse in the Park presents ‘New Kid’ at 13 community locales The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s production of “New Kid” by Dennis Foon will perform “Off the Hill” at 13 community centers across the region through Nov. 1. “New Kid” tells the story of Nick and his parents from the country of Homeland. He has just moved to America — a strange new place where he doesn’t even speak the language. Nick struggles to find his bearings and make friends
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experience by having him and his mother speak English, even as the others speak a comic, invented language. This humorous play challenges everyone to question bullying and prejudice and to welcome the new perspectives newcomers can bring. “New Kid” will also tour area schools for grades three through seven this fall from Oct. 3 to Nov. 1. For more information
about the Playhouse’s education and outreach programs, contact the Education Department at 3452242 or visit www.cincyplay.com. The local “New Kid” community center performance schedule: • 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Madisonville Arts
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MONTGOMERY No reports this week.
SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations
Keyana White, 31, 8312 Monroe Ave., endangering children at 8312 Monroe Ave., Sept. 22. Lauren Ankney, 21, 1013 Millreton Drive, theft at 7913 Montgomery Road, Sept. 17. Zachry Watkins, 23, 251 Smithville Road, theft, criminal trespassing at 7913 Montgomery Road, Sept. 19. Frank Beuchamp, 52, 1518 Section Road, possession of marijuana at Summit and Section, Sept. 4.
Incidents/investigations Assault
Reported at Kugler Mill Road, Sept. 27. Reported at 8590 Blue Ash Road, Sept. 13.
Burglary
Residence entered and TV, DVD and TV stand valued at $1,470 removed at 5353 Bayberry, Sept. 25. Reported at 11238 Marlette Drive, Sept. 18.
Criminal damaging
Front window damaged at 8740 Shagbark Drive, Sept. 19. Vehicle mirror damaged at 8458 Pine Road, Sept. 22.
Criminal mischief
Reported at 1929 Chaucer Drive, Sept. 27. Reported at 8368 Squirrelridge Drive, Sept. 20. Vehicle damaged at 7505 Montgomery Road, Sept. 21. Vehicle damaged at 11525 Snider Road, Sept. 20.
Domestic violence
Male reported at E. Galbraith Road, Sept. 21.
Misuse of credit card
Reported at 1933 Chaucer, Sept. 21.
Passing bad checks
Reported at 8063 Montgomery Road, Sept. 13.
Protection order violation
Reported at 4650 E. Galbraith Road, Sept. 18.
Theft
5575 E. Galbraith Road, Sept. 22. License plate removed from vehicle at 8590 Blue Ash Road, Sept. 25. GPS valued at $200 removed from vehicle at 11289 Marlette Drive, Sept. 18. $825 taken through deceptive means at 7775 Montgomery Road, Sept. 21. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 4650 E. Galbraith Road, Sept. 18. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 4777 Galbraith Road, Sept. 21. Satellite radio valued at $150 removed at 11985 Second Ave., Sept. 15. Watch valued at $135 removed at 7875 Montgomery Road, Sept. 16. Game system and Ipod valued at $460 removed from vehicle at 4730 Sycamore Road, Sept. 10. Fake $100 removed at 7875 U.S. 22, Sept. 19.
Skin care products valued at $510 removed at 11031 Montgomery Road, Sept. 25. Residence entered at 12085 Montgomery Road, Sept. 19.
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11918 Fifth Ave.: Alexander Janet R. to Us Bank National Association Tr; $58,000. 12114 Fourth Ave.: New York Mellon Bank Of to Poe Jonathan E.; $27,000. 3672 Mantell Ave.: Bove Angela E. to Korte Mark G.; $100,000. 3732 Lyndoncenter Ct.: Muska Kathleen R. @3 to Leesemann Virginia A.; $125,000. 7799 Montgomery Rd.: Bp Exploration & Oil Inc. to 7799 Montgomery Cincinnat LLC; $1,479,101. 7973 Keller Rd.: Javosky Carole Anne Tr to Hardy Jay C. & Sheldon K.; $955,000. 8020 Montgomery Rd.: Bp Exploration & Oil Inc. to 8020 Montgomery Cincinnat LLC; $986,896. 8471 Donna Ln.: Mueller Roger C. & Pamela to Mueller Roger C.; $41,667. 8471 Donna Ln.: Mueller Roger C.
Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate. @3 to Mueller Roger C. & Pamela; $41,667. 8473 Pine Rd.: Bittner Jeff & Darla Shaffer to Luther Sean E. & Kristin; $142,000. 8518 Plainfield Rd.: Hoog Frances H. to Hoog Daniel R. & Joanne M.; $60,000.
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The Community Press obtains fire and emergency medical dispatches from the Sycamore Township Fire EMS Department, 489-1212 (North Station) and 792-8565 (South station). Oct. 2, Gatewood, structure fire Oct. 2, Kugler Mill, wires down Oct. 2, Montgomery, alarm activation Oct. 3, Galbraith, structure fire Oct. 3, Montgomery, alarm activation Oct. 3,Monroe, no patient contact Oct. 3, Mantell, medical emergency Oct. 3, Reed Hartman, fall Oct. 3, Montgomery, good intent
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Sycamore Township Fire Department 911 calls from Sept. to Oct. 3: Sept. 30, Reed Hartman, cancelled call Sept. 30, Birkemeyer, fall Sept. 30, Reed Hartman, medical emergency Sept. 30,Kugler Mill, medical emergency Sept. 30, Smallwood, no patient contact Sept. 30, Kenwood, medical emergency Sept. 30, I 71 S, motor vehicle accident Sept. 30, Kenwood Crossing, medical emergency Sept. 30, Wicklow, medical emergency Oct. 1, Orchard, medical emergency Oct. 1, Galbraith, medical emergency
Reported at 12052 Cinnamon, Sept. 15.
Mailboxes damaged at 9358 Kemper Grove, Sept. 21.
9001 Bordeaux Ct.: Bublitz Rudy G. & Mary Kto Pillay Anupraj; $395,000.
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Theft of identity
Credit card used without consent at 9936 Waterstone Blvd., Sept. 22.
Felonious assault
Credit card removed and used at
Pfeiffer Rd.: Bp Exploration & Oil Inc. to 6151 Pfeiffer Cincinnati LLC; $947,448. 11708 Laurelview Dr.: Yellig Charles B. & Julia R. to Waggoner Jason R. & Carrie A. Piazza-Waggone; $343,000. 5345 Cooper Rd.: Schmerler Jeanne R. Tr & Michael Tr to Polasky Leslie A. & Molly A.; $185,000. 8821 Wellerstation Dr.: Dundeel LLC to Malewicz Steven & Gina; $332,500.
Victim threatened at 8901 Harper Point Drive, Sept. 24.
Residence entered and guitar and tools valued at $275 removed at 8754 Creekscape Lane, Sept. 23. Residence entered at 9283 Hopewell Road, Sept. 26.
Criminal damaging
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Menacing
Condenser coils of unknown value removed at 9275 Governors Way, Sept. 29. $56.94 in gas pumped and not paid for at 12147 Montgomery Road, Sept. 23. License plate removed from vehicle at 8330 Patrilla Lane, Sept. 23. Fuel valued at $26.32 removed at 9390 Loveland Madeira Road, Sept. 23. Vehicle entered and laptop and books valued at $1,000 removed at 9141 Fields Ertel Road, Sept. 19. Vehicle entered and $10 removed at 12090 Mason Road, Sept. 18. Purse and contents of unknown value removed at 10500 Loveland Madeira Road, Sept. 17.
Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering
Pfeiffer Rd.: Bp Exploration & Oil Inc. to 6151 Pfeiffer Cincinnati LLC; $947,448. 11053 Oak Ave.: U.S. Bank National Association Tr to Finn Gregory D. & John C.; $60,000. 11224 Cornell Park Dr.: Kentucky Inc. Bank Of The to Pond Realty Co.; $555,000. 6151 Pfeiffer Rd.: BP Exploration & Oil Inc. to 6151 Pfeiffer Cincinnati LLC; $947,448. 9708 Kenwood Rd.: Dixie Square LLC to Evenrich Investments LLC; $705,000.
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Stephen Donnell, 54, 12142 Rich Road, disorderly conduct at 12142 Rich Road, Sept. 27. Juvenile female, 15, curfew violation at U.S. 22 and Blong Road, Sept. 20. Juvenile female, 14, curfew violation at U.S. 22 and Blong Road, Sept. 20. Juvenile female, 14, curfew violation at U.S. 22 and Blong Road, Sept. 20. Juvenile female, 16, domestic violence at Beech Drive and Oak Street, Sept. 16.
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