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Cards fall to Elder

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Colerain junior running back Tyler Williams (1) gets a block from junior fullback Trayion Durham. Elder kept the game’s momentum to themselves as they defeated the Cardinals 20-7. See the story in Sports on A8.

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The west side gears up for its own fair – Harvest Home Fair starts with a parade Thursday Sept. 10 and closes Sunday, Sept. 13. This is the 150th anniversary, and organizers are getting last minute details worked out. – FULL STORY, B10

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Mercy gets commission hearing By Kurt Backscheider

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The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners will have the next say in whether Mercy Health Partners’ plans to develop a new hospital in Green Township should move forward. At a meeting Thursday, Aug. 20, the Hamilton County Rural Zoning Commission voted 5-0 in favor of the proposal to rezone the 70-acre site to planned office for a new hospital and medical office complex off North Bend and Boomer roads near Interstate 74. The zoning commission’s approval follows unanimous votes in favor of the project by the Green Township Board of Trustees and the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission. The county commissioners are scheduled to review the project at a

public hearing at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. Bryan Snyder, development services administrator for the Hamilton County Planning and Zoning Department, said the commissioners do not typically vote on issues the same day as the public hearing. He said the commissioners will likely vote on the project at their meeting Wednesday, Sept. 23. Concept plans for the $200 million hospital development include a cluster of medical offices on the western portion of the site, a twoacre buffer between the offices and St. Ignatius, 100 to 450 feet of buffering along most of the site’s southern border and an up to sixstory hospital on the eastern edge of the property. The section of Boomer Road adjacent to St. Ignatius would be rerouted south and west, and become a hospital access road. The

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The Hamilton County Commissioners are scheduled to review the proposal to rezone the 70acre site to planned office for a new hospital and medical office complex off North Bend and Boomer roads near Interstate 74 at a public hearing at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the commissioners meeting room, 138 E. Court St., Room 603. old road would then become a private drive for St. Ignatius. Mercy plans to use the centrallylocated site in Green Township as the hub for efforts to expand access to acute care, primary care and a variety of outpatient services for residents on the west side and in western Hamilton County. Kleeman Road resident Mark Broering Sr., co-founder of the Concerned Citizens in Opposition to the

Proposed Mercy Hospital Site, has said the group will continue fighting the development. Broering said the opposition group will look to put the issue on the ballot as a referendum if needed. If the county commissioners support the project the opposition group will have 30 days to collect signatures and submit a petition for a referendum. The issue cannot be placed on this November’s ballot since the filing deadline has already passed, but a referendum could be placed on the May 2010 ballot. “We can only hope that the Hamilton County Commissioners will respond to the overwhelming majority of community members, and not be swayed by the misleading rhetoric of groups willing to change the face of an already successful community against their will,” Broering said.

Kiwanis project lights up school By Jennie Key

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The White Oak-Monfort Heights Kiwanis found a way to shed some light on its international label. The local service organization teamed up with Cincinnati-based SonLight Power and the Quito, Ecuador, chapter of the Kiwanis to bring light to an isolated village school. The Brilla Sol school name translates to Brilliant Sun, which is fitting, since the project brought solar power to the village school. Allen Rainey, founder and director of SonLight Power, spoke about his organization to the White Oak-Monfort Heights chapter, and shared with the members the magic of the moment that village children first see electric light in their dark villages. The talk electrified the local Kiwanis group and at least two members began to plan for an installation at Brilla Sol. Joe Briener, the group’s president, goes to church with Rainey, so he had seen the miracle of light projects that Rainey’s organization installs. The first plan was to send a team to Equador, but health issues made that plan fall through. The neighbor of another member spoke to the group and he had a brother who belonged to a Kiwanis group in Central America. They eventually came up with Plan B: the local chapter would raise the money for the project to install a 240-watt system while Kiwanis belonging to a chapter in Quito, Equador, would provide the labor. Rainey said he wasn’t planning an Equador project, but as the connection between the groups developed, he took it where it was

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Officials monitoring possible landfill fire High temperatures and carbon monoxide level may indicate underground fire By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com

State and county officials are working with Rumpke Inc. to address a possible underground fire at the company’s landfill on Hughes Road in Colerain Township. The firm notified the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Aug. 31 that subsurface wells in the northeast area of the landfill had elevated temperatures and carbon monoxide levels. Rumpke spokeswoman Amanda Pratt says no smoke or steam is visible and the surface of the landfill cell appears to be unchanged. On Sept. 2, Rumpke and Montauk Energy, the firm that recovers and sells methane gas extract-

ed from the landfill, notified the Colerain Township fire department and administration that gas extraction wells on the facility’s north side were testing hot – one as high as 194 degrees Fahrenheit. The company’s permit requires it to report if methane extraction wells exceed 149 degrees. A release from the OEPA said regulators believe a subsurface fire is present and there is no evidence to suggest the situation is causing any health concern. Larry Riddle, district manager and landfill manager at the Hughes Road facility, said the firm is working with the OEPA, Hamilton County Environmental Services and the Hamilton County General Health District to monitor the situ-

ation. “We are currently waiting (as of Friday, Sept. 4) for the latest sampling and will look at how it’s trending,” he said. “We are not sure the higher reading was no just an anomaly. The trend we are seeing now indicates it’s a stable situation.” Riddle said a backyard compost can show internal temperatures between 145 and 160 degrees as decomposition goes on. “We are a really big compost pile,” he said. “There is a lot of chemistry that goes on in there.” He said the landfill cell is being monitored closely for uneven settlement and obvious signs of differential settling that would indicate problems underground. “This isn’t common but it’s not

“We are currently waiting (as of Friday, Sept. 4) for the latest sampling and will look at how it’s trending. We are not sure the higher reading was no just an anomaly. The trend we are seeing now indicates it’s a stable situation.”

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abnormal,” he said. “It’s not a reason to panic.” Riddle said the two affected wells and those in close proximity to them were shut off and will continue to be monitored at least twice daily.

Hamilton County Public Health, Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services and Ohio EPA are working with the company. Pratt said to her knowledge this has not happened at the landfill before. Montauk Energy had been testing a new way to try to produce more methane when temperatures started climbing past the desired level, Pratt said. Montauk handles production of renewable energy used by as many as 25,000 local residences and businesses. Pratt said she is unsure if Montauk will continue trying the new method, which entails removing water to encourage deep landfill decomposition. “At this point we are focusing on alleviating this issue,” Pratt said.

Senior program focuses on the beauty of age By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com

The saying age before beauty will be countered with Beauty Has No Age, as the Colerain Township Senior and Community center’s program with the Cincinnati Art Museum kicks back into gear. Seniors will get a helping

of culture with their breakfast on Friday, Sept. 11 when the program returns from its summer break with a Breakfast with the Arts program. Beauty Has No Age will look at works by older adults and then at how older adults are portrayed in art. Carrie Maras, the assis-

tant curator for community engagement for the museum, gathers slides, reproductions and sometimes traveling pieces from the museum’s collection to bring a slice of the museum out to the community. In a couple of weeks, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, there will be a workshop connected to the lecture which is con-

ducted with a local artist. For the past year, seniors at the center had the chance to learn about the museum’s permanent collection through interactive discussions and hands-on art making with museum staff, docents and local artists as part of the township senior center’s Breakfast with the Arts program.

Seniors explored Textiles in Art with Amy Danford, who introduced participants to a variety of textiles from the Cincinnati Art Museum’s permanent collection. The seniors then created their own textile works. The program also explored dance and movement, fashion, abstracts and prints, Andrew Wyeth, water colors and photography. Andrea Wade, who works at the center, says the program is very popular with the seniors. “They enjoy the lectures and they love the hands-on activities,” she said. “The series runs January through

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The Breakfast With the Arts program is at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Colerain Township Senior and Community Center, 4300 Springdale Road. Please call and make reservations by Thursday, Sept. 10 at 741-8802. May, we take a break for the summer, then start back up in September for the fall.” Wade says the program is always very well attended. “It’s really a great program, and every month, it’s something different.”

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Heater blamed for Weiss Road blaze Firefighters from Colerain and Green townships battled a one-alarm structure fire at 6980 Weiss Road on Aug. 31. Colerain Fire Capt. Steven Conn said the call, which came in at 7:10 p.m. was initially reported as a propane tank explosion with the house on fire. “We weren’t sure what we’d find when we got there,” Conn said. “We didn’t know if it was a patio-

sized tank, or something they used to heat the house.” Conn said firefighters were met with heavy smoke and fire. The fire could be seen in the attic of the of the ranch-style home owned by Maureen Brown. Conn said all occupants, including two dogs, were able to escape. The initial report of an explosion turned out to be inaccurate.

Conn said firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control in about 20 minutes. He said the fire was fully extinguished by 8 p.m., although salvage and overhaul operations were quite extensive. Investigators from the Hamilton County Arson Task Force were called to the scene to determine a cause.

Investigators determined it to be related to the propane-powered patio heater which was recently assembled on the rear deck of the home. Conn said the patio heater’s close proximity to the structure also contributed to the fire’s fast spread and extension into the attic. Conn said the loss was put at $50,000.

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Springfield Twp. launches neighborhood meetings By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

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Meeting info With two meetings down and nine more to go, Springfield Township residents in the following neighborhoods have their chance to give their input to trustees: • West College Hill – Monday, Sept. 21 • Hollydale – Monday, Sept. 28 • Lexington Heights/Glencoe – Wednesday, Sept. 30 • Hamilton Avenue Southwest (Skyline, Ranchill, Adams Ridge, Hudepohl, Miles) – Monday, Oct. 5 • Hamilton Northeast (Covered Bridge, New Burlington, Ridgevale, Golf View) Wednesday, Oct. 7 • Winton Northwest (north and south of McKelvey Road, Sarbrook and Lakeside drives) – Wednesday, Oct. 14 • Pleasant Run Farms – Monday, Oct. 19 • Winton Northeast (Long Lane, Millbrook, Windcrest, Meadows of Wright Farm, Bonham, Lochcrest) – Wednesday, Oct. 21 • Finneytown Local School District – Monday, Oct. 26. All meetings are 7 p.m. and residents will be notified by postcard of the meetings and locations. Township officials have concluded meetings with Valleydale and Sevenhills residents.

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CHS gets new resource officer jkey@communitypress.com

Colerain Township Police Officer Keyonia Lumpkins is going back to school. Lumpkins, hired in 2004, has been selected as the new School Resource Officer for Colerain High School. Lt. Mark Denney said she will fill the slot left by former Colerain Township Police Officer Will Smith,

w h o resigned to work in his family’s business. Lumpkins has most r e c e n tly Lumpkins b e e n assigned as a Neighborhood Resource Officer serving the communities of Northbrook and Skyline Acres. Colerain Township Police Chief Dan Meloy said he

expects Lumpkins will be a success with the students. “Before we hired her as a police officer, I sat in her living room and asked why she wanted to be a police officer, and she told me she wanted to be a positive influence on young people,” he said. “That was before we even had a school resource officer position. This is really the heart of why she wanted to be a police officer.”

Meloy said he expects her enthusiasm and expertise in dealing with people of all ages will help her succeed in her new beat. “She’s going to be an important part of the leadership team at that school, and have the opportunity to have a significant positive impact on those students,” he said. “It’s a good fit.”

Mount grad receives award for work By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Grayson Rhoades said he learned a great deal from his experiences in the cooperative education program at the College of Mount St. Joseph. The Monfort Heights resident excelled in the program, and as a result was presented the 2009 Co-op of the Year Award by the Mount. “It was a great experience and I learned a lot,” said Rhoades, who graduated from the Mount this spring with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts. “The program was awesome.” The La Salle High School graduate was selected from a

field of seven students for the award. He spent three semesters in the Mount’s coop program Rhoades and worked as a recreation leader/inclusion specialist at the Dunham and Millvale community centers for the Cincinnati Recreation Commission. He said he interacted with children of all ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and worked with children from Burundi, Senegal and Rwanda to help them become accepted and assimilated with other children. “It was amazing to see

such a diverse community and how they interact with each other,” Rhoades said. His experiences taught him to always have an open mind and a positive attitude when working with children in order to help make their day better, he said. Rhoades is now a graduate student at Xavier University and is working toward his master’s in special education. He said his goal is to be a special education teacher and hopefully a coach. “I enjoy working with the kids and seeing the strides they make in their development throughout the year, and figuring out what modifications are needed to help the kids who may not be

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McAuley students help boys in Jamaica Ten McAuley High School students, one alumna and two teachers traveled to Jamaica this summer on an immersion trip to help the St. John Bosco Boys Home. Teachers Greg Niehaus and Lynne Morris, and 2007 graduate Jill Wiebell were chaperones for students Katy Bertke, Fiona Burzynski, Maddie Herbert, Hannah Jester, Catherine Junker, Katlyn Klare, Shannon Makin, Carly Rothan, Chelsea Wells and Sarah Weyer. The St. John Bosco Boys Home in Manchester, Jamaica, is a residential child-care institution owned and operated by the Sisters of Mercy, the same order of Catholic Sisters that sponsors McAuley High School. Approximately 160 boys, ages 3 to 18, live at St. John Bosco, which is run by Sister Susan Frazer, RSM, a 1966 McAuley alumna, and Sister Mimi Krusling. Residents rise at 5:30 a.m. daily for chores, including butchering pigs and chickens (the sale of which

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Pictured from front left are students Maddie Herbert, Hannah Jester, Katlyn Klare and Sarah Weyer; second row, alumna chaperone Jill Wiebell is pictured with McAuley students Shannon Makin, Katy Bertke, Fiona Burzynski, Chelsea Wells, Carly Rothan and Catherine Junker. helps support the home), cooking and serving food, cutting grass and other jobs. McAuley students worked at different kinds of physical jobs, such as scrubbing the outside walls of the dental clinic building with soap and water three times, and painting the clinic’s front

porch and steps. They also sanded, primed and painted six sets of bunk beds for the boys, and washed three walls of the schoolhouse, the front gates, the office and house awnings and the house walls. Several of the students helped the Sisters with computer work and prepared flyers for mail-

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Some of the residents of the St. John Bosco Boys home blow bubbles while climbing. ing. During a daily break from 3 to 5 p.m. and again after dinner, McAuley students interacted with the boys of Bosco, talking with them, reading to them, watching movies, and playing games with them. They helped entertain at a monthly birthday party for the residents, with both groups of young people teaching each other

the latest dance steps. The McAuley students were chosen to go to Jamaica through an interview process and met monthly until they departed for their trip. Each student researched a different aspect of Jamaica and reported back to the group, so that they were prepared for the journey.

Mt. Healthy announces three principals By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com

Mount Healthy principals now know who will head up the new school buildings when students move in next year. The district is consolidating and will go from seven school buildings to three. Officials estimate the consolidation will result in a $1.5 million annual savings. Superintendent David Horine said he mapped out budget moves three years ago that would accomplish those savings. Part of the district consolidation savings will be realized because of the efficiency of the newer buildings and it’s less expensive to operate three buildings. And some savings will come from a reduction in personnel. The district will need fewer teachers and

one less building administrator. “As difficult as it is to eliminate jobs and re-align people into different roles, it is something that needed to be done in order to keep our promises,” Horine said. “This is even truer given the fact that our financial status does not leave us any room to not follow through with the consolidation savings plan.” Horine said seniority was used as the primary consideration for the 2010-11 principals’ assignments. The principal of Mount Healthy JuniorSenior High School will be Wayne Sawyers. Associate high school principal will be Brian McFee and assistant high school principal will be Libby Bradford. The associate junior high school principal will be Bob Kelly and the assistant junior high

COLLEGE CORNER Awards

Kyle Dragan, a 2009 University of Cincinnati graduate, was named the school’s 2009 Top Male Scholar-Athete of the Year. Dragan had a double major of finance and accounting, earnDragan ing a 3.894 gradepoint average. A member of UC’s cross country and track teams, he finished in the top 10 three times in seven meets in the cross country season and was a four-time Big East qualifier. He also was a team captain. After graduating with distinguished honors in June, Dragan joined the investment division of American Financial Group Inc. as a junior analyst. He is the son of Nancy and Steve Dragan of White Oak.

Graduates

David Amann has graduated from Excelsior College with a bachelor of science degree. • The following students have graduated from the Cincinnati campus of National College: Candace Anderson, associate of applied

business; Ebony Bond, associate of applied business and diploma; Dexter Burles, diploma; Tamara Crumpley, associate of applied business; Yasha Davis, associate of applied business; Donna Lindsey, associate of applied science; Tiara Foster, diploma; Juanita McFinley, diploma; Swanissha Norman, associate of applied science and diploma; Brandi Robinson, associate of applied science; Erica Rucker, Associate of Science and diploma; Belinda Thomas, diploma Davita Thomas, diploma; and Cher Williams, associate of applied business.

Miscellaneous

Lisa Nutting was elected vice president of the Phi Eta Sigma honorary for the 20092010 school year. Phi Eta Sigma recognizes high scholastic achievement and is the third most senior society in the Association of College Honor Societies. Nutting is a third-year student in the College of Health Sciences and Human Service.

school principal will be Lincoln Butts. The North Elementary School principal will be Jenni Moody with Mark Walden as associate principal at North Elementary. South Elementary School principal will be Gene Blalock with Beth Hendricks as associate principal. Junior high school principal Joe Porter will leave the district at the end of the school year. Horine said Kelly, the current principal at New Burlington Elementary School, has 21 years experience as a K-8 principal, which is what drove the decision to assign him to the junior high school. Horine said the district hopes to announce school assignments for all elementary teachers shortly. “Having these decisions made early will allow for ample planning throughout the

Cincinnati State celebrates STEM Summer Academy grads Forty-four local students have graduated from the inaugural STEM Summer Academy at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. The STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – Summer Academy is one of eight across the state funded by the Ohio Board of Regents. The students – all but four of whom are high school seniors – successfully completed college-level courses in engineering technologies, bioscience or Spanish on an accelerated schedule, completing 10-week courses in six weeks. Participants earned credit for both high school and college, and received free tuition, parking and a lunch allowance along with a $700 stipend. “We’re pleased to partner with the Ohio Board of Regents to move forward on the important goal of increasing the number of high school students receiving college credit,’’ said Monica Posey, academic vice president at Cincinnati State. “This was a great opportunity all the way around,’’ said Tim Nolan, director of the Greater Cincinnati Tech Prep Consortium and one of the organizers of the STEM Summer Academy. Not only did the program bring together a racially and economically diverse group of students from urban, suburban and somewhat rural schools, he said, it helped give participants insight into what college might be like and confidence that they can succeed.

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school year make the transition into the new schools as smooth as possible.” he said. The school district is in the middle of a $90 million building campaign that will end with two new elementary schools and a new junior/senior high school building next year. The Ohio Schools Facilities Commission is paying $57.2 million of the buildings’ cost. Money raised from a bond issue passed in 2007 pays the district’s share of the project. The bond money cannot be used to fund daily operations. By law, it can only be used for construction. John Pennell, executive director of administrative services for the district, said construction is on schedule for the buildings and students in the elementary schools should start the 2010-11 school year in the new buildings.

In addition to taking one of the three specialized courses, all of the students were enrolled in Cincinnati State’s First Year Experience program, which provides an orientation to the school and the demands of college life. Admission to the program was competitive; 80 students applied to participate and those selected had to pass tests establishing their qualifications for the classes. The classes were taught by Cincinnati State instructors. Classroom experiences ran the gamut from solving equations for electrical resistance in engineering technologies to cultivating DNA samples in bioscience. Students also attended the opera (Spanish), toured the Meridian Bioscience Inc. complex in Newtown (bioscience) and inspected the renewable energy labs at Cincinnati State (engineering technologies). Graduates of the first STEM Summer Academy included Andrew Bermudez, Nicholas Durkin, Marie Heis, Jillian Kuethe, Jason Varker and Alicia Wethington, Colerain High School; Kevin Malone, Elder High School; Caitlin Dashley, Finneytown High School; Alexandra Waldman, McAuley High School; Todd Christensen, Ashley Clifton and Adrian Parks, Mount Healthy High School; Adam Simmons, Northwest High School; Dionte Mackey-Moore, Roger Bacon High School; and Terrance Bibbs, Western Hills High School.

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• The Sept. 1 game between Colerain High School boys and Anderson High School with a 0-0 tie. Colerain advances to 0-1-2 with the win. • St. Xavier High School boys won the Ohio Jesuit Cup against Toledo St. John’s on the St. X pitch 1-0, Aug. 29. St. X’s goal was scored by Alexander Brokamp; Joshua Kellam made six saves. St. X advances to 2-0 with the win. • La Salle High School boys shut out Oak Hills High School 1-0, Sept. 1. La Salle advances to 2-1 with the win. Andrew Engel scored the only goal. La Salle goalkeeper Mack Robinson made two saves.

This week in volleyball

• Colerain High School defeated Badin High School 25-21, 25-21, 2521, Sept. 1. • Northwest High School defeated Finneytown 25-22, 15-25, 25-21, 25-17, Sept. 2.

This week in cross country

• La Salle High School’s Ethan Bokeno was the top finisher at the 3.1-mile Wilmington Invitational, Aug. 29 with a time of 16:23.39. Just behind him was La Salle’s Travis Hawes at 16:23.64. The La Salle team finished first out of 22 teams at a score of 29. • St. Xavier High School boys team came in first place with a score of 34 at the 3.1-mile Brian Plasman Fairfield Invitational, Aug. 29, at Harbin Park. St. Xavier’s Bruenbacher was the top finisher at 16:50. • McAuley High School girls team dominated the women’s competition at the Wilmington Invitational Aug. 29 at Wilmington College with their first place score of 57 against nine other teams.

This week in tennis

• McAuley High School girls defeated McNicholas in a 5-0 shutout. McAuley advances to 4-2 with the win. In singles, Gruenwald defeated Grall 7-6, 4-6, 7-6; Lupp defeated Penker 6-1, 6-2 and Emig defeated Nimmo 6-4, 6-1. In doubles, Herman and Heckle defeated Isemann and Christy 6-0, 6-0; Baker and Widmer defeated Kenney and Hartwell 6-2, 6-2. • Northwest High School girls defeated Hamilton High School 4-1, Sept. 2. Northwest advances to 5-5 with the win. Northwest’s Gillis defeated Hunt 3-6, 6-4, 6-3; Steinmetz defeated Bitzler 6-1, 6-1 and Faith defeated Campbell 7-6, 6-3. In doubles, Ruth and Lewis defeated Smith and Gillis 6-0, 6-3 and Williams and Tran defeated Forsythe and Boomershine 6-2, 6-0.

This week in golf

• Colerain High School golfers Andrew Remick and Alex Pietrosky both shot 6 over par 41 on the front nine at Fairfield Greens South Trace, Aug. 31, helping the Colerain boys score 168 to beat Northwest’s 180 and Ross’ 182. Colerain advances to 2-4 with the win. Northwest falls to 2-3. • McAuley High School women’s golfer Alisha Wellman shot 4 over par 39 on the Red Course at Neumann, Aug. 31, helping her team defeat Mercy High School 171-196. McAuley advances to an undefeated 6-0 with the win. • St. Xavier High School golfer Brady Carlson shot 2 over par 38 on the front nine at Heritage Club, Sept. 1, helping the St. Xavier boys defeat Alter High School 168-169. • McAuley High School girls defeated Mt. Notre Dame High School 159-165, Sept. 1. McAuley advances to 7-0 with the win. • Roger Bacon High School boys defeated McNicholas High School 181-184, Sept. 1. Roger Bacon advances to 3-1 with the win.

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Colerain stumbles in The Pit By Tony Meale

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The Colerain Cardinals made history on Sunday, but it wasn’t the kind they wanted. With a 20-7 loss to Elder at The Pit, the Colerain High School football team has now lost back-to-back regular season games for the first time since 1999, started 0-2 for the first time since 1990, and was held to a combined seven points in two games for the first time since 1989. “I still don’t think we played to our capability,” head coach Tom Bolden said. “We did a little better executing, and our defensive guys played their butts off. Elder just made fewer mistakes and had bigger plays.” The game, which was shown live on ESPN, saw two nationally ranked teams slug it out before a crowd of more than 10,000. “It was a tremendous atmosphere,” Bolden said. “We didn’t finish it the way we wanted to, but the kids will walk out of here and take something from it.” Colerain went up 7-3 in the second quarter after a 23-yard touchdown run by junior fullback Trayion Durham, but Elder responded just before halftime, as quarterback Mark Miller fired a 10-yard strike to fellow senior Selby Chidemo. Elder junior Ben Coffaro opened the second half with a 53-yard kickoff return to put the Panthers on the Colerain 45-yard line. A few plays later, Indiana-recruit Tim O’Conner hauled in a 29-yard touchdown pass to put Elder up 17-7. The Panthers never looked back. “That took the wind out of our sails a bit,” Bolden said. “We didn’t respond very well.” Colerain, however, did show flashes on offense, reeling off six plays of 20-plus yards in the first half. “With the offense we run, we need to get out and get it going early,” Bolden said. “We’re capable of (moving the football), but we need more consistency.” After dropping its first two games to tough opponents, Colerain is now in jeopardy of missing the postseason. “Football is so much like life – and that’s a cliché, and you hear it all the time – but you’ve got to bounce back,” Bolden said. “I’ll have a lot of people calling me a lot of things, but I wouldn’t go back and change any of this. I couldn’t deny my kids the opportunity to play on ESPN against a high-caliber team.” Colerain hosts Louisville Dupont Manual Sept. 11 before opening league play against Lakota East on Sept. 18. The Cardinals, which have lost just one conference game this century, must win out to have a

Greg Tabar (8) reads the Elder defense. The Cardinals couldn’t keep momentum on their side in the 20-7 loss.

shot at making the postseason. “St. X and Elder are better football teams than Colerain right now, but hopefully we’ll get another shot at them later this season,” Bolden said. “Every week is a playoff week now.”

Northwest 42, Amelia 7

The Knights led 35-0 at halftime and never looked back, as senior Preston Brown was virtually unstoppable. The UC-recruit ran 13 times for 249 yards and had rushing touchdowns of 31, 41, 84 and 61 yards. He also hauled in a 15-yard touchdown catch. Senior running back Ishmael Allen also got in on the act, contributing a 12-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Amelia’s lone score came in the third quarter on a one-yard dive by junior quarterback Tanner Owens. The Knights (2-0), which have outscored their opponents 105-28 this season, play at Little Miami Sept. 11. They will be the featured team in next week’s Northwest Press.

Campbell County 31, Roger Bacon 28

The Spartans’ quarterbacks were impressive in defeat. Senior Josh

Ungerbuehler was 12-for-23 with a touchdown and an interception and ran 20 times for 84 yards. Junior Tanner Sprong, meanwhile, was three-forsix for 62 yards and two touchdowns. Senior Jorian Hudson was spectacular at wideout, hauling in eight catches for 151 yards, including a 54-yard touchdown strike from Sprong, and senior running back Solomon Tentman rushed nine times for 35 yards and a score. The Spartans held Campbell to nine yards on 25 rushing attempts, but they struggled to stop quarterback Michael Kremer, who was 30for-47 with 345 yards and two touchdowns. Roger Bacon (1-1) hosts Sycamore (1-1) Sept. 11.

Mount Healthy 17, Western Hills 16 (OT)

The Fighting Owls squandered a 10-0 lead in the fourth quarter only to win in overtime. Mount Healthy senior Mark Cornist had an eight-yard touchdown run in the extra session to give his team a 17-10 lead. A five-yard touchdown run by West High senior running back Jimmy Knight made the score 1716, but the Mustangs’ two-point conversion failed. West High erased a 10-point, fourth-quarter deficit in a matter of seconds, recording a safety and then getting a 55-yard touchdown return by senior Dominique Williams on the ensuing kickoff. Mount Healthy (1-1) hosts

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Aiken (0-2) Sept. 11, while the Mustangs (0-2) host Central Sept. 12.

La Salle 44, Covington Catholic 35

The Lancers (2-0) trailed 14-0 in the first quarter before reeling off 23 unanswered points in a 44-35 win. La Salle senior running back Zach Abbatiello led the way with 15 rushes for 103 yards and three touchdowns. Junior quarterback Drew Kummer, meanwhile, was 14for-25 passing for 158 yards and one touchdown; he also ran for another. The Lancers host Lakota East (02) Sept. 11.

St. Xavier 19, Indianapolis Cathedral 10

The Bombers bested the defending state champions and top-ranked team in Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium Sept. 5. St. X scored on its first play from scrimmage, a 55-yard touchdown pass from Luke Massa to Alex Longi. The Bombers trailed 10-9 in the fourth quarter, but kicker Robert Leonard drilled a 40-yard field goal to give St. X a 12-10 lead. Sophomore running back Conor Hundley, who rushed for 123 yards on 22 carries, had a five-yard touchdown reception to ice the game with 5:38 to play. The Bombers play at Louisville St. Xavier Sept. 11.

Bedinghaus has Bacon sizzling By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

Ryan Bedinghaus is starting his tenure at Roger Bacon on the right foot. One week into the season, the first-year head volleyball coach has his team sitting pretty at 3-0. “I have to give credit to Caryl Schawe for pushing the girls and getting the best out of them,” Bedinghaus said, referring to the former Roger Bacon volleyball coach and current athletic director at McAuley High School. “That’s why this has been an easy transition – our girls are mentally focused.” The Spartans opened the season Aug. 31 with wins over Newport Catholic (25-12, 25-15) and Mother of Mercy (25-16, 23-25, 25-22). “The girls played fundamentally sound,” Bedinghaus said. “It was

good to get a win under our belts.” The Spartans win over Mercy was particularly impressive given the Bobcats’ success in recent years; they’ve made it to the state finals in two of the last three seasons and won a state championship in 2007. “Mercy is always very fundamentally sound, and (Mercy head coach) Denise (Harvey) does a great job over there,” Bedinghaus said. “Mercy’s not as tall as they have been in the last few years, but they still have six girls on the floor at all times who are very athletic. (But) I wasn’t surprised at all (that we won). If you walk into the gym unsure of the outcome, you’re not going to do very well.” Roger Bacon continued its success with a 3-0 (25-2, 25-3, 25-8) win at Princeton Sept. 3. The Spartans took an 8-0 lead in the first game and never looked back, yield-

ing just 13 points the entire match. Bedinghaus has been especially impressed with senior outside hitter Katie Groh and the leadership she has provided early on. Several other Spartans, however, are also contributing, including seniors Stephanie Gruenwald, Kelsey Morgan, Kelly Uetrecht, Shelly Adams and Jessica Hoffman, as well as juniors Ally Hawkins, Erica Wicktora, Megan Schlemmer and Allie Henkel. “Our tallest girl is 5-10 or 5-11,” Bedinghaus said. “We don’t have a dominant girl we can rely on, so we have to rely on everyone.” Bedinghaus is preaching defense, passing and ball control to a team focused on winning a state title. “We’re looking at the (regular) season as preparation,” Bedinghaus said. “It’s definitely possible to get to where we want to be.”

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Roger Bacon High School junior Erica Wicktora serves at Princeton on Sept. 3.

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Sheehan listed among top QBs J’s MULCH La Salle graduate Tyler Sheehan, now a senior and the third-year starting quarterback at Bowling Green State University, is on Watch Lists for both the Manning Award and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, awarded by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation Inc. and Transamerica, announced its list July 29 with 22 names included. The winner of the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award will be announced Friday, Dec. 11. The Manning Award, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, announced its list Monday, Aug. 17, with 38 names included. As the only collegiate quarterback award to consider bowl performances, the Manning Award winner will be announced Thursday, Jan 14, 2010.

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Tyler Sheehan, seen here showcasing his arm, has scored passing touchdowns, rushing touchdowns and receiving touchdowns as a versatile third-year starting quarterback at Bowling Green State University. 6,493). “I was happy just to see him get a scholarship (to a Division I football program),” Tyler’s father and Lancer freshman football coach Dale Sheehan said. “For him to be a third-year starter at a DI school is kind of surreal. “He is scattered all over (Bowling Green’s) record books. We don’t miss any games,” Dale added. Dale was also quick to point out Tyler will be graduating college in only three and a half years despite his football commitments. “I’m just as proud that he will graduate in three and a half years. I couldn’t be prouder,” Dale said of Tyler’s achievements, on the field and off. Bowling Green scored 31 unanswered points to win 31-14 over Troy University Sept. 3. Sheehan threw for 339 yards and two touchdowns. He completed 32 of 44 passes. “I know I am starting off my last year playing here. It’s something I never really thought would happen but it went by quick and I’m real excited,” Tyler said at a press conference Aug. 31. As for Tyler’s high school days, Grippa took over the Lancers’ program when the

quarterback was a sophomore. “Tyler had all the tools to be special in college,” Grippa said. “We knew he’d be successful, and it makes me really proud.” As a senior in 2005, Tyler took the snaps as La Salle’s starter and helped lead the Lancers to an 8-2 record. For the first and only time in school history, the Lancers beat both Moeller and Elder high schools in the same season in 2005. Ben Martin, also a 2006 La Salle graduate, kept points off the board to aid Tyler’s offensive cause as an All-State linebacker in 2005. Martin finished with 112 tackles and 14 sacks while being named Gatorade Player of the Year in Ohio and Greater Catholic League South Division Player of the Year. Martin begins his junior season at the University of Tennessee as a third-year starter at defensive end after being red-shirted as a true freshman. Tyler was named GCL South Division Quarterback of the Year with 1,018 passing yards, 11 touchdown passes, 219 rushing yards

and four touchdowns on the ground. “If you came to practice in 2005 and watched us there were two guys that jumped out,” Grippa said of Tyler and Martin. “Both of those guys were big-time players. “I bet (Tyler) sticks on an NFL roster,” Grippa added.

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Lancer football fans weren’t surprised to see Tyler Sheehan’s name listed alongside the nation’s elite collegiate quarterbacks. The names are few but Sheehan, a 2006 La Salle High School graduate, appears on Watch Lists for both the Manning Award and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. Sheehan is a senior at Bowling Green State University beginning his third year as the Falcons’ starter. A total of 22 players appear on the Unitas’ Watch List with 38 players named on the Manning Watch List. Both pools of potential winners are deep with talent as Sheehan battles the likes of Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford, Texas’ Colt McCoy, Florida’s Tim Tebow and Cincinnati’s Tony Pike. Standing at 6-foot-3 and 223 pounds, Sheehan certainly looks the part of an elite quarterback. “Tyler is special. He belongs up there,” La Salle coach Tom Grippa said of Sheehan being named as a top-tier collegiate quarterback. Before the 2009 season, Sheehan had thrown for 6,066 yards and 43 touchdowns with an additional 10 touchdowns on the ground and three receiving touchdowns for the Falcons. “When he ran it was ridiculous how good he was,” Grippa said of the versatile quarterback scoring in numerous ways. “He was one of the best backs in the city. “He has a high quarterback IQ and the arm strength to throw it 70 yards,” Grippa added. “And he runs the 40 in 4.7. He makes it look easy because he can see the game so well. Tyler has it.” During his first two seasons as a collegiate starter, Sheehan was 14-11 overall. Sheehan is closing in on a number of Bowling Green career records including completion percentage (first at .645), completions (third at 593), passing attempts (fourth at 919), touchdown passes (fourth at 43), passing yards (fifth at 6,066), total plays (fifth at 1,133) and yards gained (fifth at

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An old saying is that when you are in a deep hole, stop digging. That is our current economic situation, but Congress and our president are still digging. The Medicare and Medicaid systems are bad, but Congress wants to improve them by computerizing health care. That would be great if people were machines instead of individuals. Certain ethnic groupings are more likely to have differing problems. The listing is too long to detail, but an example would be the increased probability of cervical cancer in some Asian groupings. In short, computerizing health care would entail a massive program for each sub-culture at an extremely high cost and it still wouldn't work. This is only one example of wasteful proposed legislation. The environmental legislation is another. Concerning the global warming debate, two questions need to be asked. Is it real and caused by people? And is it a good or bad thing? Politicians do not know history if they think global warming is new. Greenland was green when the Norse discovered it, that's how warm the world was then. Also, woolly mammoths have been discovered in Siberia with buttercups undigested in their system because they froze that fast. Neither situation was caused by people.

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We welcome your comments on editorials, columns, stories or other topics important to you in The Northwest Press. Include your name, address and phone number(s) so we may verify your letter. Letters of 200 or fewer words and columns of 500 or fewer words have the best chance of being published. All submissions may be edited for length, accuracy and clarity. Deadline: Noon Friday E-mail:northwestpress@ communitypress.com Fax: 923-1806 U.S. mail: See box below Letters, columns and articles submitted to The Northwest Press may be published or distributed in print, electronic or other forms. Yes, we can ruin local environments, but there are too many counters in the global system for people to do much damage. So Congress would be wasting time and money if they damage the economy by attempting to outguess the global environment. What we need are reasonable ways to spend less money and get better results. My next letter will start showing ways to economize and budget better for the federal, state and local governments. Stanton W. Doran Sunnywoods Lane Green Township

CH@TROOM Last week’s question: What do you think is the enduring legacy of Ted Kennedy? “Ted Kennedy was a modern day Houdini. In 1969 at Chappaquiddick he escaped the car he drove into a pond while intoxicated. He left the scene and his female companion Mary Jo Kopechne to drown. He was kicked out of Harvard twice but some how got back in. With those talents he was obviously qualified to follow Houdini’s path or go into politics. Go figure!” T.D.T. “I will always believe that his birth into a privileged family is the only reason for his rise to prominence. “I also believe that the left will try to whitewash and minimize the terrible tragedy he caused to happen at Chappaquiddick, and they will overlook his expulsion from Harvard for cheating, his alcoholism, his womanizing and his support for abortion, saying that ‘He who is without sin should cast the first stone.’ “They did the same thing after President Clinton was impeached, and the Senate acquitted him. “One-hundred years from now, when passions have subsided, I suspect that Ted will be remembered chiefly for causing the death of Mary Jo Kopechne, and for getting away with it. “If he had been a conservative, I suspect he would have been treated differently. B.B. “Teddy was a flawed human being who sincerely wanted to improve the human condition. Apparently, he was the type of person who could sharply disagree with you and yet walk away from the discussion as a friend. “He also leaves behind a family that has been damaged by terrible attacks from outsiders (two political assassinations), terrible

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This week’s question Should there be laws banning all use of cell phones while driving? Why or why not? Every week The Northwest Press asks readers a questions that they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to northwestpress@communitypre ss.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. accidents (plane crashes and skiing), alcoholism, drug addiction and sexual indiscretions. “Our ‘royals’ are almost as screwed up as the Brits!” T.H. “As the CNN coverage discussed the life of Ted Kennedy in the context of his place within the Camelot Kingdom, and within the context of Ted as an individual within the Kennedy clan, I reflected upon Ted as an individual who served as a great change agent for our country, and someone who had experienced great transformative learning, probably starting with the infamous 1969 Chappaquidick Island event, during which he was participating in the Edgartown Yacht Club regatta, which lasted over several days. “This tragedy caused many to turn against Ted. Prior to this event, he was seen as a rich, selfcentered, alcoholic playboy. After having to deal with the personal responsibility for his part in another person’s death, and the political repercussions for himself and his family, the affect on his immediate family, this tragedy along with losing the 1980 Democratic Presidential bid to Jimmy Carter, seems to have really driven Ted to become the best senator he could become, to become the crusader for the poor, the underprivileged, those of all races and beliefs. W.W.

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Funding Planned Parenthood is not pro-life Congressman Steve Driehaus voted against the Pence Amendment. This amendment would have stopped the funding of Planned Parenthood by the federal government under its Title X program. Driehaus argues in his Sept. 2 column in the Western Hills Press that his vote was pro-life. His argument is essentially that the hundreds of millions of dollars in government money he approved for Planned Parenthood can’t be used to directly pay for abortions. Oh really? In its 2007-2008 annual report, Planned Parenthood states it aborted 305,310 babies. It referred only 4,912 women to adoption agencies. Therefore, over 98 percent of these pregnant women who came to Planned Parenthood were aborted. Planned Parenthood reports it received $349.6 million from the federal government in 2007-2008, over one-third of all its revenues. It ended the year with a profit of $85 million. And

Congressman Driehaus believes his vote to fund Planned Parenthood was pro-life. The congressman persists in this unreasonable belief despite the Robert J. written opposition Meyers to him of the board trustees of Right Community of to Life of Greater Press guest Cincinnati concolumnist demning his vote and despite the face-to-face meeting the congressman held with Dr. Jack Willke, the founder of Right to Life, and Jack Hart, its current president, explaining to him Right to Life’s position. The congressman falls back on the old canard that Planned Parenthood can’t directly use the government millions to perform abortions. How convenient. I suppose if the congressman

had been a member of the German government during the Hitler era, he could have justified funding the concentration camps just as long as none of the funds were used to directly kill anyone but only for their temporary housing, food and security. What nonsense. Common sense tells us that money is fungible. If someone gives you money to pay your mortgage, it frees up funds to use elsewhere. Some might waste it on drugs or gambling. Others would put food on the table. Planned Parenthood uses these other funds to kill pre-born babies. Knowing that, would you continue to give it money? Apparently the congressman would. Sorry Congressman Driehaus, your vote to fund Planned Parenthood with millions of taxpayer dollars can’t be called pro-life. Robert J. Meyers, a resident of Green Township, is a board member and vice president of Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati.

Bone up on calcium intake Recently, researchers have discovered that up to two-thirds of high-school students are not getting their daily requirement of calcium. This is a particularly alarming finding since the teen years are a critical time of bone building. Most people reach their peak bone mass by age 20, and after age 30 years, the tendency is to lose bone density. To help our children build strong bones, we need to encourage bonebuilding nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D, and activities such as weight-bearing exercise. Calcium is key for strong bones and healthy muscle function. When the body does not get enough calcium from the diet, it compensates by stealing calcium from the bones, making them weak and prone to fracture. Important sources of calcium are dairy products such as milk, yogurt and cheese, and foods such as broccoli, collard greens and beans. The current recommendation is that teenagers should get 1,300 mg of calcium daily from their diet, or the equivalent of three or four glasses of milk. Unfortunately, our children are now drinking more soda

than milk. This is doubly hard on the bones, since caffeinated beverages interfere with the body’s ability to absorb and utilize calcium. Vitamin D is also critical to bone health, because it helps the body absorb calcium from the gastrointestinal tract. While we get a small amount of vitamin D from sunlight, it is recommended that everyone gets 200-400 IU daily, more than most of us can get from sun exposure (especially since we should be wearing sunscreen!). Dietary sources include fortified milk, some fish, eggs and liver. All children need vitamin D, including infants. While infant formulas are fortified with the vitamin, breast milk often does not provide enough, so the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently recommended that breastfeeding infants get a vitamin D supplement. Another piece of the strong bone equation is exercise. Weight-bearing exercise such as walking and jogging is critical to building and strengthening bones. Children who watch large amounts of television have been found to have lower calcium levels than their active counterparts. So what to do if your child can-

not drink milk? Some people are truly lactose-intolerant, unable to digest the lactose sugar in milk, and Dr. Teresa may have cramps Esterle or diarrhea after Community eating large Press guest amounts of dairy products. For those columnist children, there are lactose-free dairy products available, as well as soy milk. Also, there are enzymes that can be added to regular milk to help with digestion. Lactose-intolerant kids may be able to tolerate hard aged cheeses which are lower in lactose, and yogurt with active cultures that aid in digestion. Osteoporosis is no longer a disease confined to senior citizens. We need to encourage our children to eat calcium and vitamin D-rich diets and stay active so they can start their adult years with the strongest bones possible. Dr. Teresa Esterle is a board certified pediatrician at West Side Pediatrics in western Cincinnati. Esterle is also a member of the medical staff at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

Autumn safety for your pet Fall is just around the corner. As you prepare for cooler temperatures, there are a few safety concerns to keep in mind for your pet.

Antifreeze

Every year, about 10,000 dogs and cats are accidentally poisoned by automobile antifreeze. Most antifreeze contains a high percentage of ethylene glycol, an extremely toxic chemical. Even a few licks of this sweettasting liquid can be fatal to a cat or dog. For a medium-sized dog, ingestion of about 3 to 4 tablespoons is toxic. For cats, as little as 1 teaspoon can be fatal. Make sure antifreeze containers are well secured and thoroughly clean any spills.

Rodenticides

Rodenticides that kill the rodents trying to get into your house will also kill your pet. There are no safe rodenticides. Pets will consume these products. If you must use rodenticides, put them in places inaccessible to pets and children. Keep a record of the product used and in case of accidental poisoning, contact your veterinarian immediately.

Fleas

Spring and fall are when the deer tick numbers are at their peak. Remember that as temperatures become cooler, fleas are looking Diane Zdelar- for a warm host Bush and that host Community could be your pet. to use Press guest yourContinue flea and tick columnist control products through the first hard frost to adequately protect your pet.

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Accidental ingestion of herbicides, pesticides and fertilizer can make your pet very ill. When preparing your lawn for winter, be sure to use pet-friendly weed killers and fertilizers.

Halloween hazards

Dogs and cats are creatures of habit and could become frightened or agitated by the unaccustomed sights and sounds of costumed visitors. Make sure your pet has a warm, safe place to rest on Hal-

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loween night. Frequently opened doors provide a perfect opportunity for escape, which can go unnoticed during all the commotion. Be sure all pets are wearing collars and ID tags in case of an accidental getaway. All those sweets may taste great to critters, but candy, especially chocolate, can be deadly. Chocolate contains theobromine, a compound in the same family as caffeine. Always seek your veterinarian’s advice when any quantity of chocolate has been ingested by your pets. Candy wrappers are also very enticing for pets. The smell, the glitter and the taste! Pets can ingest wrappers, munch on decorations and leftover lollipop sticks, and develop an intestinal blockage. Did you know? Cats have a sense of smell about 14 times stronger than humans. A dog’s sense of smell is roughly 100 times stronger than that of humans. But cats have 473 taste buds, dogs have 1,700, and humans have 9,000 - 10,000 taste buds! Diane Zdelar-Bush is a registered veterinary technician with Glenway Animal Hospital.

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The third annual Fremont Cup, sponsored by the Friends of the Great Miami, returned to Colerain Township for its second successful year. Kayakers and canoe paddlers enjoyed the races and the Riverfest at Riverside West park in Miamitown after the races were complete. PHOTOS BY REBECCA BUTTS

Tom Kiffmeyer of Winchester, Ky., returns for this year's Fremont Cup.

John Haight and Tom Kiffmeyer ready their kayaks for the 2009 Fremont Cup along the Great Miami River. The paddlers put in from different sites in Colerain Township, ending near Miamitown.

Sara Dallman of Wilmington takes a practice lap before the start of the Fremont Cup along the Great Miami River in Colerain Township.

Gary Lohure of Batavia and Gary Franz of Hamilton prepare to start the 10-mile leg of the Fremont Cup along the Great Miami River in Colerain Township.

Three-time Olympian Roland Muhlen wins the 2009 Fremont Cup along the Great Miami River .

Gary Franz and Gary Lohure are ready for the start of the Fremont Cup race.

John Haight places second overall in the 2009 Fremont Cup and first in the 10-mile leg. The races were along the Great Miami River from Colerain Township to the Riverside West park in Miamitown.

The 10-mile leg of the Fremont Cup began at Heritage Park put in along the Great Miami River in Colerain Township. The series of races ended near Miamitown. Tom Kiffmeyer and John Haight finish the Fremont Cup.

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BUSINESS MEETINGS

Colerain Township Business Association Meeting, 8 a.m., Colerain Township Senior and Community Center, 4300 Springdale Road, Government services appreciation breakfast. $3. Presented by Colerain Township Business Association. 939-2652. Colerain Township.

DANCE CLASSES

Line Dance Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Line dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 3216776. Springfield Township.

FESTIVALS

Harvest Home Fair Parade, 6 p.m., Harvest Home Park, 3961 North Bend Road, Parade begins at Harrison Avenue and Bridgetown Road, down Harrison, turns left on North Bend Road, ends at Harvest Home Park. One-mile race through Cheviot beings at 5:50 p.m. Presented by Kiwanis Club of Cheviot-Westwood. Through Sept. 13. 6620524. Cheviot.

PUBLIC HOURS

Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Ohio state fishing license required. Free fishing, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Breakfast with the Arts, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Colerain Township Senior and Community Center, 4300 Springdale Road, Topic: Beauty Has No Age. Includes hands-on workshop Sept. 22. Workshop series to learn about art in a variety of ways, from discussions to interactive activities. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Art Museum. 741-8802; www.coleraintwp.org. Colerain Township.

SHOPPING

National Suit Drive, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Men’s Wearhouse, 245-1345; www.nationalsuitdrive.com. Bevis.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Diabetic Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m., Northminster Presbyterian Church, 703 Compton Road, Dr. Cynthia Tabar discusses carbohydrates and their role in controlling blood glucose levels. Family Life Center. Family members of diabetic welcome. 931-5777. Finneytown. S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 1 2

CIVIC

Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road, Materials include leaves, grass clippings, brush, garden waste, tree trunks and prunings from trees or shrubs. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Environmental Services. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green Township. Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, 3800 Struble Road, Materials include leaves, grass clippings, brush, garden waste, tree trunks and prunings from trees or shrubs. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Environmental Services. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Colerain Township.

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SHOPPING

National Suit Drive, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Men’s Wearhouse, 3645 Stonecreek Blvd., Men’s Wearhouse locations accept suit donations to provide unemployed men with necessary professional attire. Receive 10 percent store discount with donation. Store donates one tie per suit donation. 245-1345; www.nationalsuitdrive.com. Bevis. F R I D A Y, S E P T . 1 1

FESTIVALS

Harvest Home Fair, 5-11 p.m., Harvest Home Park, The Rusty Griswolds perform 7-11 p.m. Horse Show begins 7 p.m. Home well water testing at Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservancy District booth. $5, free ages 12 and under. 662-0524. Cheviot.

FOOD & DRINK

TGIF Tasting Series, 7-9:30 p.m., Mill Race Banquet Center, 1515 W. Sharon Road, More than 20 lagers, ales and porters. List of drinks available on Web site. Beer, food and music. $25.95; $21.95 advance. Reservations required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.

RECREATION

Friday Night Float: Kayak Basics, 7 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Pointers on kayaking and discuss history of lake. Participants must fit properly in provided personal flotation devices. Includes refreshments. $10, vehicle permit required. Registration required online by Sept. 9. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.

Skirts and Shirts, 7:30 p.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Plus level Western-style square and round dance club. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Springfield Township.

FESTIVALS

Vinoklet Arts Festival and Wine Tasting, Noon-10 p.m., Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant, 11069 Colerain Ave., Juried fine art and crafts, music, dancing, grapestomping contests, food and wine. Free. Shuttle bus service from Germania Park on W. Kemper Road Saturday only 3 p.m.-midnight. Through Sept. 13. 385-9309. Colerain Township. Harvest Home Fair, 5-11 p.m., Harvest Home Park, Horse show begins 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Entertainment: AVO Ballet Company, 11:50 p.m.; Oak Hills High School Band, 2-3 p.m.; Linkette Show Team, 3:15-4:15 p.m.; The Bridge, 4:45-5:30 p.m.; Tommy & Hub, 6-7:30 p.m. Pole Cats, 8-11 p.m. $5, free ages 12 and under, and before 3:30 p.m. 662-0524. Cheviot. Celebrate Mount Healthy, Noon, Mount Healthy City Park, McMakin and Perry streets, All ages. Wheels car show, children’s activities, Cincinnati Zoo’s Wildlife Comes to You, DJ, live music and concessions, plus fireworks at 9 p.m. 831-8840. Mount Healthy.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Wilderness First Aid, 4 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road. $5; vehicle permit required. Registration required by Sept. 10. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.

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KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Acoustic Jam/Open Mic Night, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Poor Michael’s, 11938 Hamilton Ave., 825-9958. Colerain Township.

MUSIC - BENEFITS

Benefit for Bryson, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Black Sheep Bar & Grill, 3807 North Bend Road, Bryson is a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with an extremely rare neuro-endocrine cancer. Raffles and split the pot. Music by local band Timepiece from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Ages 21 and up. $ 3. 658-6816. Cheviot.

MUSIC - ROCK

Battle of the Bands: Round 1, 8-11 p.m., The Underground, 1140 Smiley Ave., Grades 9 and up with ID. More than $10,000 in cash and prizes. $8. Registration required online for bands. 825-8200. Forest Park.

FILE PHOTO

The 2009 Harvest Home Fair is 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, Saturday, Sept. 12, and Sunday, Sept. 13, at Harvest Home Park, 3961 North Bend Road in Cheviot. As always, the fair kicks off with a parade beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Harrison Avenue and Bridgetown Road, running down Harrison to North Bend before heading into the park. Admission is $5; free for children ages 12 and younger; and free Saturday and Sunday until 3:30 p.m. Myriah Kisser of Bridgetown is pictured on the scrambler at the 2008 Harvest Home Fair.

RECREATION

Kayak Quick Start Program, Noon-3 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Adventure Outpost. Lessons on basics in technique and maneuverability. All equipment provided. Program required for Little Miami River Kayak Trips. $25, $20 ages 6-18. Registration required, available online. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.

SHOPPING

Taste of Pentecost, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple, 1150 West Galbraith Road, Multi-denominational event with food, crafts and entertainment. Includes small carnival. Free. 648-0944. North College Hill. National Suit Drive, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Men’s Wearhouse, 245-1345; www.nationalsuitdrive.com. Bevis. Girl Scout Troop 48784 Trunk Sale, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Hilltop United Methodist Church, 1930 W. Galbraith Road, Plate lunch available for $2. Face painting, tattoos, snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy for children. 521-9414. North College Hill. S U N D A Y, S E P T . 1 3

CIVIC

Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, Free. 9467755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green Township. Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, Free. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Colerain Township.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Greater Cincinnati Decorative Painters Meeting, 11:45 a.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Twohour class project is a summer fun picture frame. Open to all painters, all experience levels and new members and guests. Free. Registration required for class. www.gcdapainters.com. Springfield Township.

FESTIVALS

Vinoklet Arts Festival and Wine Tasting, 17 p.m., Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant, Free. 385-9309. Colerain Township. Harvest Home Fair, 5-11 p.m., Harvest Home Park, 5K Run/Walk and Dog Walk, 9 a.m., start and finish at Harvest Home Park. Horse Show begins noon. Entertainment: Mount Community Concert Band, 1-2 p.m.; Elder Steel Drum, 2:30-3:30 p.m.; Mike Davis, 4:15-6:15 p.m., Sullivan and Janszen, 7-10 p.m. $5, free ages 12 and under, and before 3:30 p.m. 662-0524. Cheviot. Celebrate Mount Healthy, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mount Healthy City Park, Pancake breakfast 10 a.m. at Mount Healthy United Methodist Church, Brian Gill’s Cool Critter Outreach, music from the Buffalo Ridge jazz group, tailgate party for Bengals opener. 831-8840. Mount Healthy.

HISTORIC SITES

PROVIDED Toby Keith, pictured, with guest Trace Adkins, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave. For tickets, call 800-7453000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

German Heritage Museum, 1-5 p.m., German Heritage Museum, 4790 West Fork Road, Two-story 1830 log house furnished with German immigrant memorabilia. Free, donations accepted. Presented by GermanAmerican Citizens League of Greater Cincinnati. 598-5732; www.gacl.org/museum.html. Green Township.

NATURE

Spider Fun, 3 p.m. Ellenwood Nature Barn., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Naturalist-led hike along trail and learn about spiders. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Colerain Township. Reptiles for Kids, 1 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Winton Centre. Short walk in search of reptiles. Ends with fast-paced game of “Snake and Mouse.” Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.

PUBLIC HOURS

Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.8 p.m., Winton Woods, Free fishing, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.

SHOPPING

National Suit Drive, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Men’s Wearhouse, 245-1345; www.nationalsuitdrive.com. Bevis.

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Progressive Square Dance Class, 7:30 p.m., Parky’s Farm Hayloft Barn, 10073 Daly Road, Casual dress. Smooth-soled shoes required. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Springfield Township. Beginner Continentals Round Dance Club, 6:30 p.m., North College Hill United Methodist Church, 1930 W. Galbraith Road, Beginner lessons in waltz, two-step, cha cha and more. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427; www.so-nkysdf.com. North College Hill.

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HOME & GARDEN

Year Round Gardening: Weed, Feed and Seed, 6:30 p.m., Monfort Heights Branch Library, 3825 West Fork Road, Learn new ideas for planning and maintaining garden throughout the year. Adults only. With White Oak Garden Center staff. 385-3313. Monfort Heights.

Play It Safe, 6 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Winton Centre. Naturalist and park ranger review senior citizen safety. Registration in the Great Parks Club for adults age 55 and older required. Registration required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.

SHOPPING

National Suit Drive, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Men’s Wearhouse, 245-1345; www.nationalsuitdrive.com. Bevis. W E D N E S D A Y, S E P T . 1 6

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Scarf It Up Club, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Ignatius Loyola Church, 5222 North Bend Road, Group makes hats, scarves, lap covers, prayer shawls and anti-ouch pouches for Cincinnati area. Free. 661-9202. Monfort Heights.

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HEALTH / WELLNESS

Hand-to-Hand Class, 6-8 p.m., Mercy Hospital Mount Airy, 2446 Kipling Ave., Tuesdays through Nov. 10. For parents and caregivers who have children ages 17 and under with a serious mental illness or severe emotional disorder. Registration required. Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness of Hamilton County. 351-3500. Mount Airy.

Choreographed Ballroom Dancing, 7 p.m., Parky’s Farm Hayloft Barn, 10073 Daly Road, Introduce yourself to waltz, two-step, cha cha and more. Smooth-soled shoes required. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Springfield Township.

SHOPPING

National Suit Drive, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Men’s Wearhouse, 245-1345; www.nationalsuitdrive.com. Bevis.

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Uphill Gang Luncheon, Noon, Mount Healthy United Methodist Church, 7612 Perry St., Fellowship Hall. Theme is “Cruisin’ Down the River.” Brunch for lunch. Door prizes. $5. 825-1254. Mount Healthy.

SHOPPING

National Suit Drive, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Men’s Wearhouse, 245-1345; www.nationalsuitdrive.com. Bevis. T U E S D A Y, S E P T . 1 5

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Continentals Round Dance Club, 7 p.m., North College Hill United Methodist Church, 1930 W. Galbraith Road, Phase III-V round dance club for experienced dancers. Ballroom figures: waltz, two-step, cha cha, rumba, tango and bolero. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. North College Hill. VFW Post 7340 Social Club, 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 7340 Charles R. Gailey, 8326 Brownsway Lane, Presented by VFW Post 7340. 521-7340. Colerain Township. Wormburners, 8-10 a.m., The Mill Course, 1515 W. Sharon Road, Senior men golfers, ages 55 and up. Golf and picnics. New members welcome. $25. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 923-3808. Springfield Township.

PROVIDED

Barney comes to the Cincinnati Zoo to perform two live shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the zoo’s Wings of Wonder Theater. Barney will dance and sing his most popular songs. The shows are free with zoo admission, $13, adults; $9, ages 2-12; 2 and under, free. Donate a new children’s book or pajamas on Sept. 11 for The Great Sprout Tuck-In and receive one free child’s admission with a paid adult admission on Sept. 11. Visit www.cincinnatizoo.org.

Life

September 9, 2009

Northwest Press

Playing hide-and-seek, but not really seeking All humans live in hiding from themselves. That’s one of Albert Camus’ central insights about human nature. We practice what psychology calls repression and denial – thereby remaining unconscious to who we really are. Why hide certain experiences or realities of our life? We fear it would be too difficult or frightening dealing with them. We prefer, as Kierkegaard puts it, to tranquilize ourselves with the trivial. Hiding strong personal elements from ourselves is usually futile. They keep trying to get our attention. They express themselves through symptoms such as anxiety, stomach trouble, insomnia, headaches, irritation or depression. True, some depression comes from chemical imbalances and must be treated with medication. But another kind of depression can be caused by pushing down and away i.e. depressing, unwelcome feelings. One of the strange things about our feelings is, however, that we can’t just bury the unpleasant ones and keep the pleasant ones. They’re all intertwined. Bury anger and

we bury the potential for joy; bury sexuality and we bury spontaneity; bury conflict Father Lou and we Guntzelman bury peace Perspectives of mind. Symptoms of hidden and scary feelings tap on the walls of our minds and bodies as if to say, “You can’t lead a full life unless you deal with me and achieve a certain understanding of me as part of your life.” Those of us who have been abused or neglected, bruised or wounded by significant others, must come face to face with our pain and the truth about the whole situation. Understanding the truth will help set us free. It’s difficult for us, but doing so begins healing and integration. Often, facing what we’ve kept hidden is best accomplished with the assistance of a competent professional counselor. One example of the hidden being revealed occurred when I was pastor and a young woman made an

appointment. During it she denounced her current boyfriend and his interest in sex. She showed me newspaper articles confirming her belief that our culture is too permissive and men are the villains causing it all. She wanted me to write about it and preach about it to my parishioners. It was her growing intensity, her insistence and deepening rage that led me to suspect there was much more to her concerns. After a long period of listening, I asked her gently, “Would you be willing to tell me what happened to you? Did someone hurt you or frighten you?” What followed was a profound change in her behavior. She stared into space in silence. Then, with contorted face, an angry snarl in her voice, she whispered, “I was raped when I was 18, and by damn, no man will ever have that power over me again!” With some relief, she said she had hidden and denied that fact for years. She tried – and for a while it worked – to consider that trauma as just a nightmare. She never wondered why she was not able “to find the

right guy” with whom to consider marriage. Her repressed fear of sex and anger at men were affecting her life tremendously. From that point on she was willing to confer with a psychologist and work through the brutal disrespect forced on her by her

attacker.A healthier life was ahead for her. She proved more courageous than most people are wont to be in facing what’s hidden inside. Too many of us fulfill Camus’ claim that most humans live in hiding from themselves.

Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

Mercy West Park will bless pet again ister your pet, call 4518900 by Monday, Sept. 28. In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the ceremony will include a blessing by Father Jack Wintz, OFM. Each animal will receive

a certificate of blessing, along with treats for both pet and pet owners. Wintz is the author of the book, “Will I See My Dog in Heaven?” Copies will be available for sale and for autographs.

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September 9, 2009

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I guess I should call this week’s column the “Pie Issue.” I’ve been asked by several Kentucky readers to clone Maysville’s most famous transparent pie made by M c G e e ’s B a k e r y. And a reader on the northern side of Rita the river been Heikenfeld has clamoring Rita’s kitchen for Jimmy Gherardi’s lemon blueberry pie. First, the story about McGee’s. I stopped in their bakery last year and got several items including their transparent pie. The recipe is secret so I can’t tell you how I sleuthed information but will tell you my “anonymous source” said McGee’s uses powdered milk. Now most transparent pies call for cream or milk so I have no idea how true the powdered milk theory is, but it’s plausible for sure when baking in large amounts. The ingredients in this pie are similar but not exactly like Hoosier, chess and vinegar pies. Anyway, I ran into Nick Clooney last year when we were both on Fox 19’s morning show. Nick said he thought his brother had a recipe similar to McGee’s. Nick and I lost touch so I never did get the recipe in my hot little hands. The recipe I’m sharing is so delicious and almost deadon McGee’s – and as close as

I’m ever going to get to it. Jimmy’s pie, on the other hand, was a cinch to get. He is so generous when it comes to sharing recipes so I’ve got his authentic one to share here.

Transparent pie close to McGee’s

Originally from Martha Jane Zeigler, a Batavia resident and fine baker. Now this isn’t the prettiest pie – the filling isn’t real high but is so enticingly sweet and good you’ll understand when you take a bite. A thick filling would just be too much. Now if all you have is dark Karo, that should be OK too. I’ve adapted this slightly from her original recipe. 1 pie shell 1 stick butter, room temperature (salted or unsalted is OK) 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 ⁄2 cup half & half 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon clear Karo syrup

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Beat butter and sugar until mixture is fairly fluffy. Add rest of ingredients and blend well. Don’t worry if it looks curdled. Pour into pie shell. Bake 10 minutes at 400 degrees, then turn oven down to 325 degrees and bake for about 40 to 50 minutes more, or until pie has set. Awesome with a dollop of whipped cream.

Chef Jimmy Gherardi’s lemon sour cream blueberry pie

For reader Cathy Grosse who told me she’s tried to duplicate “but have only nearly got it – worth stuffing myself for.” Cathy wanted to wish Jimmy well and thinks, like I do, that Jimmy is a wonderful and caring person. 1 cup sugar 1 ⁄4 cup all purpose flour 1 ⁄4 cup cornstarch 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄2 cup sour cream 1 ⁄2 cup water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 egg yolks 1 ⁄3 cup fresh or organic bottled lemon juice Whipped cream Fresh or thawed frozen blueberries or blueberry syrup.

Congrats to Rob and Sheila

I recently celebrated 10 years of cooking with Rob and Sheila with a special cooking demo on the Fox 19 morning show. Go to my blog at www. Cincinnati.com to see the link for the video.

Place sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt in saucepan. Whisk. Add sour cream and water. Whisk until smooth. Place on stove top over medium heat and stir until thickened. Remove from heat and add butter. Stir until melted and well combined. Stir in yolks, Keep stirring until well combined – don’t worry if butter is floating around. Place back on heat and stir constantly until mixture is well combined and thick again. Stir in juice and keep stirring until it becomes thick and starts to hold its shape. Remove from heat and pour into prepared pie crust. Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then place in fridge until cold. Top with as much whipped cream, berries, etc. as you want.

Can you help?

Like P.F. Chang’s lemon sauce for chicken. Dan Romito, producer of Fox 19’s morning show asked me to find this for his mom, who reads my column. This is one of P.F. Chang’s most popular dishes …mmmm.

Chocolate zucchini bread/cake a huge hit

My editor, Lisa Mauch, and her co-workers gave this a two thumbs up. She made this both as cupcakes and in a loaf pan. I salivated just looking at the photos. Like everyone who has made it, Lisa declares this a keeper. This is a good recipe to use those gargantuan zucchini that look like they’re on steroids. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@ communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-248-7130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

Trees, shrubs for sale

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The Hamilton County Park District is now accepting prepaid orders for our annual Native Tree Sale. A wide variety of trees and shrubs are available, just in time for fall planting season. Order deadline is Sept. 21 and plant pick up dates are Sept. 26 or 27. The trees and shrubs sold are locally grown from regionally collected seed. To aid with root establishment, the trees are raised in Rootmaker root pruning plastic containers. Planting the trees and shrubs in the fall allows time for them to establish a healthy root system before the winter season. Supplies are limited and tree availability is subject to change. Trees and shrubs are $25 each. Pick up locations are at

Farbach Werner Nature Preserve in Colerain Township, Sharon Woods in Sharonville and Woodland Mound in Anderson Township. While great efforts are made to ensure good health for the plants, the Hamilton County Park District cannot guarantee the survival of the plants once they are sold. For more information or to order online, visit GreatParks.org. For mail order, send a completed form and payment to: Native Tree Sale, Hamilton County Park District, 10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231. Make checks payable to the Hamilton County Park District. Charge orders can be faxed to 923-3926. Call Nature’s Niche at 923-3665.

Community

September 9, 2009

Northwest Press

BRIEFLY Juniors interested in being appointed to the Air Force, Army, Naval, or Merchant Marine Academy may request an application through Senator Sherrod Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Web site at http://brown.senate.gov. Applications may be submitted between Aug. 1, and Oct. 1.

age, patients should verify that The Jewish Hospital is an in-network provider. Financial assistance programs are available for women who are uninsured and underinsured. Call 686-3310 for financial information. Appointments are necessary for the mammograms. Call 686-3300.

Mobile mammography

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The Jewish Hospital mobile mammography unit will be at Kroger, 9690 Colerain Ave., Tuesday, Sept. 15. Most appointments are available between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The American Cancer Society recommends that women have a mammogram every year starting at age 40. Screening mammograms are covered by most insurance carriers. For best cover-

This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular Colerain Township Business Association meeting will be a Government Services Appreciation Breakfast. Colerain Township police, fire, public works, parks, zoning and administration departments will join workers from the Colerain Senior and Community Centerto be honored with a free hot breakfast prepared by the CTBA board. Meats were donated by Stehlin's Meat Market.

The breakfast meeting will begin at 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Colerain Township Senior Community Center, 4300 Springdale Road. Contact Jill Claire at 9392652, or visit the Web site at www.ctbaweb.

Video club

Waycross Community Media sponsors a Video Club for home school students in Greenhills, Forest Park, and Springfield Township. The club will meet every other Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Waycross Studio, 2086 Waycross Road in Forest Park. Waycross Home School Video Club gives area youth the opportunity to learn to think creatively while working with video equipment to create programs on topics of interest. Club members will learn all

The answer is â&#x20AC;Ś A sign of the times can be found at Stehlin's Meat Market, 10134 Colerain Ave. Correct answers came from Gail Hallgath, Debbie Fales, Nancy B r u n e r, P a t M e r f e r t , J o a n e D o n n e l l y, J a k e and Jamie Spears, and Carol Coogan. Because of early deadlines, some names may have been omitted this week. We will run the names of those who called in correct answers by our normal deadline in next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paper. Thanks for playing. See this week's clue on A1.

winery, 11069 Colerain Ave. Cost is $35 per person and reservations are due by Thursday, Sept. 10. Call Jill Claire at 939-2652 or e-mail info@ctbaweb.

Vinoklet Daze

Twin sale

The annual Colerain Township Business Association dinner meeting at the Vinoklet Winery will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at the

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not seeing double. The annual Children's Toy and Clothing Sale sponsored by the Western Cincinnati Mothers of Twins Club will be from

9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Christ Lutheran Church, 3301 Compton Road. There is a 50-cent admission charge. Organizers say the sale runs like a consignment shop and offers toys, clothing, bedding, shoes, books, car seats and other childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s items. For information about the Western Cincinnati Mothers of Twins Club, visit the Web site at wcmotc.org.

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376 Days as Hostage to Muslim Terrorists

Guest Speaker â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Gracia Burnham Can faith, hope, and love survive a year of terror? For American missionaries Martin and Gracia Burnham, what started out as a relaxing, once-in-a-lifetime anniversary getaway at an exotic island resort turned into one of the most horrific nightmares imaginable. Kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf, a terrorist group with ties to Osama bin Laden, the Burnhams were snatched away from friends and family and thrust into life on the run in the Philippine jungle experiencing a year long captivity, near starvation, constant exhaustion, frequent gun battles, being chained to a tree each night, and coldhearted murder. During this ordeal they also found themselves struggling to live the faith they had come to the Philippines to proclaim. In the process, they discovered the true condition of their own hearts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and of the heart of God. On June 7, 2002, in a firefight between the Philippine military and their captors Martin was killed and Gracia was wounded but freed. Whatever the struggles of your life, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find encouragement and hope as Gracia personally shares about her yearlong struggle with the darkness that inhabits the human heart and the hope of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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September 9, 2009

Some things you just have to live with conditions are right, mushrooms can appear. Decaying roots from a tree, small twigs, grass blades, any organic debris in the soil, mulch, even soil amendments can result with a few mushrooms popping up. So what can you do to prevent them? Not a whole lot. Fungicidal sprays arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really recommended for control, and it would be almost impossible to remove the organic matter from the soil.

(You actually want organic matter in your soil). If you pick them and throw them away, you may prevent some of the spores from spreading, but those spores are spread long distance in the winds, so that really doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help much. The only reason I can see to collect them and throw them away is to keep them away from the kids and the pets, as some mushrooms can be toxic. So when you

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see mushrooms, step on them, mow them, pick and throw away if you want. And if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a golfer, I say get out the clubs and practice your swings on the mushrooms. I mean, hey, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re already teed up and ready to hit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a limey green grass that grows faster than the other grass. I also see it in my landscape beds. What is it, and how do I get rid of it?â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s called nutgrass and can be one of the toughest weeds to get rid of. Nutgrass, or sometimes called watergrass or

nutsedge, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really a grass â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sedge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and a tough one to get rid of. It grows faster than grass, has the limey green color, and loves low poorly drained areas, although it will grow just about anywhere. It is a perennial, and reproduces from seed, tubers and nutlets, which makes it so hard to get rid of. So how do you tackle it? Hand pulling the younger plants may have some control, but once the tubers and nutlets have formed underground, pulling becomes a waste of time. But you can dig them

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OK, all you Buckeye fans, so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to grow your own buckeyes, but just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the room for a buckeye tree? No frets, as I have the perfect answer for you! Aesculus parviflora, or commonly known as Bottlebrush Buckeye. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a tree, but instead a large growing shrub! And way underused in the landscape, if I must say so myself. Bottlebrush Buckeye has the same gray brown stems and palmately compound medium green leaves as the Buckeye trees, but will grow to about 8-10 feet in height and width â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as a suckering multi-stemmed shrub â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so give it plenty of room to spread out. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll grow in the sun or the shade! Bottlebrush Buckeye flowers in late June and early July with 8- to 12-inch long cylindrical white flowers that resemble a bottlebrush. It gives a very nice show of color that time of the year. As the flowers fade, the traditional buckeye nuts begin to appear, and will ripen in late September and early October. These are easily grown from seed, but you must collect the seeds just as they begin to fall to the ground in late September, and sow them fresh from the tree. If you wait until later in the fall, the seeds typically will not grow.

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OPEN HOUSES at CDMC, 880 Compton: â&#x20AC;˘ Saturday, Sept. 12th, 3:30 to 5:00 PM â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, Sept. 16th, 6:30 to 8:00 PM Or call 521-8462 for an information packet. &

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Advanced Jazz/Hip-Hop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Teens Beginning/Intermediate Jazz/Hip-Hop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Teens Ballet Technique III & IV â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5th grade & up Begin. Basic Movement â&#x20AC;&#x201C; preschool age 3 to 5 Ballet Technique II â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd grade & up Ballet Technique V & VI â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8th grade & up Beginning Tap II â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd grade & up Lyrical/Contemp. Dance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; adults & teens Pointe Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; by invit; must be in Ballet VI

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Jazz/Hip-Hop I â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1st to 3rd grade Jazz/Hip-Hop II â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th to 7th grade Beg. Basic Movement â&#x20AC;&#x201C; age 3 to 5 Basic Movement II â&#x20AC;&#x201C; age 4 to 5 Jazz for Show Team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; by invitation Intermed. Jazz Technique â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5th gr.& up Advanced Jazz Technique â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9th gr. & up Jazz for Show Team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; by invitation Beg/Int Conditioning & Jazz for Adults

9:15 to 10:00 AM: MommyMoves & DaddyDance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; dancercise for adults w/Infants to K 10:00 to 10:30 AM: Basic Movement/Beginning Ballet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; age 3 to 6 10:30 to 11:00 AM: Introduction to Beginning Tap â&#x20AC;&#x201C; age 3 to 6 11:05 to 11:35 AM: Beginning Tumbling â&#x20AC;&#x201C; age 3 to 6 5:00 to 5:45 PM: Clogging for Tappers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5th grade & up with tap training 5:30 to 6:00 PM: Beginning Basic Movement â&#x20AC;&#x201C; preschool age 3 to 5 5:45 to 6:30 PM: Tap Class for Show Team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; by teacher invitation 6:00 to 6:30 PM: Ballet Technique I â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kindergarten to 3rd grade 6:30 to 7:00 PM: Beginning Tap I â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kindergarten to 3rd grade 6:30 to 7:00 PM: Intermediate/Advanced Tap Technique 7:00 to 7:45 PM: Tap Class for Show Team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; by teacher invitation 7:45 to 8:30 PM: Lyrical/Contemp. Dance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th grade & up w/Ballet training 7:45 to 8:30 PM: Beginning Tap for Adults 8:30 to 9:15 PM: Introduction to Couplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; adults Tumbling â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8th grade & up Tumbling â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th grade to 7th grade SATURDAY Intermediate I Tap Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th grade & up 10:00 to 10:45 AM: Beginning Jazz â&#x20AC;&#x201C; K to 3rd grade rd Tumbling â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kindergarten to 3 grade 10:45 to 11:15 AM: Beg. Basic Movement â&#x20AC;&#x201C; age 3 to 5 Advanced I Tap Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; teens 11:15 to 12:00 noon: Beginning Jazz â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3rd to 6th grade Intermediate Tap for Adults Intermediate II Tap Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; teens If you have any questions about our schedule, please call Advanced II Tap Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; teens the Cincinnati Dance and Movement Center at 521-8462.

Michael T. Harrington has entered Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., in preparation to enter the first academic year at the academy. Harrington is a 2009 graduate of St. Xavier High School. The six-week, twophased orientation program must be successfully completed by the cadets prior to entering their freshman year. The training prepares men and women to meet the rigorous mental and physical challenges experienced by new cadets. He is the son of Michael and Melissa Harrington of Cincinnati.

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Michael A. Leland has entered Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., in preparation to enter the first academic year at the academy. Leland is a 2008 graduate of Colerain High School. The six-week, twophased orientation program must be successfully completed by the cadets prior to entering their freshman year. The training prepares

men and women to meet the rigorous mental and physical challenges experienced by new cadets. He is the son of Robert and Sabine Leland of Cincinnati.

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Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Ryan L. Nerswick graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Nerswick is a 2007 graduate of La Salle High School. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in Nerswick military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of James Nerswick of Cincinnati, and Amy Holcombe of Georgetown, Ky.

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Real estate COLERAIN TOWNSHIP

Blue Meadow Lane: Western Benchmark LLC to NVR Inc.; $59,000. Summercrest Drive: Western Benchmark LLC to NVR Inc.; $62,500. 10299 Dewhill Lane: Hill, Virginia A. to Ayers, Clarence W. Jr. and Janet M. Ayers; $105,000. 11427 Gravenhurst Drive: Lee, Becky and Matthew to Chase Home Finance LLC; $72,000. 12158 Glencrest Court: Davis, Pamela A. to Jaffal, Mohammad and Khawla; $138,000. 2435 Bluelark Drive: Federal National Mortgage Association to Boenning, Richard A.; $26,000. 2538 Washington Ave.: Synergy PMI LLC to Moreland, William Sr. and Charles Sester; $34,500. 2538 Washington Ave.: Uwamu, Fure to Synergy PMI LLC; $30,000. 2808 Hyannis Drive: Alvin, John E. and Helen G. to Hollaender, Mitchell; $70,000. 2854 Willow Ridge Drive: Fuller, Jason J. Tr. and Megan C. Tr. to Bourrage, Mushawn N. and Randolph Cooper; $167,500. 3262 Pebblebrook Lane: Schaefer, Harold E. to Lewinski, John and Charlotte; $75,000. 3302 Struble Road: Bellevue Land LLC to Cooper, Ashley N.; $89,900. 3339 Nandale Drive: Broxterman, Kevin R. and Melissa A. Thompson to Biastro, Carla; $147,000. 4996 Blue Meadow Lane: NVR Inc. to Sunderman, Christina M. and Brian C.; $275,635. 5013 Blue Meadow Lane: NVR Inc. to Ding, Keyang and Jianyi Luo; $231,750. 5021 Blue Meadow Lane: NVR Inc. to Beckman, Joseph S. and Kathleen B.; $274,144. 5962 Springdale Road: Jesse, Herman W. to Justice, Todd M.; $85,000. 6329 Duet Lane: Bronstrop, Dennis R. and Michelle A. Hood to Lange, Alexander W. and Lana R.; $171,000. 6715 Cheviot Road: Greenbriar Homes LLC to Feldman, Joyce Tr.; $142,500. 7213 Creekview Drive: Tri-Scott Enterprises Ltd. to Creamer, Linda R.; $69,000.

7379 Appleridge Court: Coppage, Frank W. and Frances to Kelly, Patrick A. and Julie; $238,000. 8435 Coghill Lane: Seib, Brenda W. to Benzinger, Christopher J. and Sarah B. Stouder; $105,000. 8442 Jackie’s Drive: Maichle, Robert W. 3 to Burgess, Scott and Jessica; $85,000. 8708 Schneider’s Farm Court: NVR Inc. to Daly, Anthony V. and Jennifer A.; $256,500. 9039 Tripoli Drive: Thompson, David H. Tr. and Pauline A. Tr. to Stinebuck, Michael; $74,000. 9076 Zoellner Road: Martin, Alverta F. to Lamb, Christopher J.; $117,900. 9906 Wiscasset Way: Wachovia Bank of Delaware NA to Tristate Holdings Inc.; $24,500. 9911 Wiscasset Way: Claunch, Barbara A. to Fifth Third Home Equity; $28,000.

GREEN TOWNSHIP

Maria’s Oak Court: Cristo Homes Inc. to John Henry Homes Inc.; $110,000. Ruwe’s Oak Drive: Cristo Homes Inc. to John Henry Homes Inc.; $110,000. Summit Lake Drive: Boulder Path LLC to M/I Homes of Cincinnati LLC; $38,000. Vail Court: Monte Vista Estates LLC to Meierjohan Building Group of Monte Vista LLC; $40,000. Wesselman Road: Straus Thomas J. and Margaret R. to Potavin, Annabelle Campolongo (Guardian); $75,000. 2017 Faycrest Drive: Wagner, Richard B. to Mattcheck, Geri; $81,500. 2775 Orchardpark Drive: Sigmon, Valerie to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr.; $132,000. 2973 Orchardpark Drive: Arelt, Carl M. and Jean M. to Triphahn, Jane F.; $211,000. 3299 Arborview Court: Cox, Laura H. and Stephen H. to Coyle, Susan M.; $180,000. 3303 Hader Ave.: Kaiser, Melissa D. to Fudge, Eric J. and Amanda R.; $52,000. 3312 Sumac Terrace: Bobinger, Thomas II and Stephanie to Gemmell, Jonathan; $110,000. 3340 Kuliga Park Drive: Bley, Dennis

P. to Richter, Christina M.; $795,000. 3351 Glenmont Lane: Stefanou, Dan S. to Combs, Kenneth W. III; $128,000. 3392 Citrus Lane: Schmid, Andrew J. to Fischer, Matthew M.; $131,000. 3482 Harwinton Lane: Cromer, Timothy A. and Mara B. to Riley, Richard A.; $153,000. 3610 Reemelin Road: Jensen, Emma A. to Telscher, Amanda C.; $102,000. 3698 Edgebrook Drive: Rains, Keith to The Bank of New York Tr.; $68,000. 3774 Powner Road: Ginn, William A. and Mary C. to McNeil, Kerry J. and Amanda R.; $319,000. 4410 North Bend Road: Krumpelbeck, Cathy L. to Krumpelbeck, Kenneth W.; $119,000. 4435 North Bend Road: Walker, Makeva P. Tr. to Wells Fargo Bank NA Tr.; $60,000. 4442 Grove Ave.: Timman, Christopher G. to Arelt, Jean-Marie; $129,000. 4459 Oakville Drive: Bleh, Leonard A. and Kimberly to Semm, Bryon T. and Julie M.; $227,000. 4699 Boomer Road: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Helmers, Paul F. and Craig T.; $85,000. 5030 West Fork Road: Messer, Jason A. and Tavia L. to Fannie Mae; $131,320. 5102 Jonkard Lane: Greene, Scott W. to Jones, James C.; $102,000. 5141 Sidney Road: Jenkins, Joni to Brouk, Justin and Sheena Baylon; $92,300. 5184 Eaglesnest Drive: Cummings, Susan L. Tr. to Federal National Mortgage Association; $40,000. 5352 Edger Drive: Wilkens, Susan J. to Besterman, Jeffrey and Stacey Douglas; $118,900. 5413 Romilda Drive: Kraemer, Ethel to Schmutte, Todd M. and Kelly C.; $195,000. 5421 Fayridge Court: Beneficial Ohio Inc. to Bucalo, Carlo G.; $50,000. 5462 Jamie’s Oak Court: Cristo Homes Inc. to John Henry Homes Inc.; $110,000. 5521 Surrey Ave.: Emerson, Timothy S. 3 to Emerson, Michael C. 3; $40,573. 5725 Windview Drive: Kramer, Timo-

thy J. to Rouse, Ronald C. and Mary A.; $115,000. 5785 Eula Ave.: Vantyle, David L. and Lisa A. to Runyan, Christopher M. and Deanna M.; $138,500. 5875 Weston Court: Bishop, Elizabeth A. and Thomas C. to Scharf, Scott D.; $103,000. 5936 Bridgeview Court: O’Brien, Terrence T. and Laura L. to Harvey, Marta M. and Charles E.; $325,000. 6010 Bearcat Drive: Schmaltz, Kenneth J. Jr. and Lauren E. to Lowe, Matthew D. and Cheryl A. Sydenstricker; $145,500. 6035 North Glen Road: Davis, Donald K. to Neiheisel, Jennifer H. and Joseph P. Donnellon; $134,900. 6582 Hearne Road: Bedel, Martin E. and Joeann Mahoney to Fannie Mae; $38,000. 7046 Summit Lake Drive: Majestic Home Builders LLC to Moreland, Jacqueline A. and Mary; $299,900.

MOUNT AIRY

5342 Colerain Ave.: Jones, Sondra to Stevenson, Garrett Jr.; $10. 5432 Bluebird Lane: HSBC Bank USA NA Tr. to Davis, Zabrina S.; $74,000.

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP

John Gray Road: Eder, William H. III to Eder, Patricia A. Tr. and William H. Eder Jr. Tr.; $52,000. John Gray Road: Eder, Patricia A. Tr. and William H. Eder Jr. Tr. to Fairfield-John Gray LLC; $240,000. 10601 Deauville Road: Mincey, Betty Jo to Walker, Crystal N.; $105,000.

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September 9, 2009

About real estate transfers

Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes.Neighborhood designations are approximate. 10678 Toulon Drive: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Fulton, Kimberly; $76,000. 1159 Hempstead Drive: GMAC Mortgage LLC to Subedi, Janardan; $29,800. 12037 Elkwood Drive: Favrot, Phillip L. and Margaret to Jones, Damita N. and Michael T.; $132,000. 12088 Havilland Court: National City Bank to Abernathy, Carl and Holly; $64,900. 1318 Randomhill Road: Smith, Randy to Smith, Amanda L.; $84,000. 1570 Meredith Drive: Evans, Terry Jr. to Jones, George; $7,000. 1877 Fullerton Drive: Finch, Margery A. Tr. to Agee, Nicholas P. and Laura M. Spampinato; $131,900. 1887 Fallbrook Lane: Citimortgage Inc. to Whyte, Reginald L. and Lafayetta; $70,000. 1906 Roosevelt Ave.: Shamblin, Patricia A. to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; $22,000. 1924 Roosevelt Ave.: Royale Management Group LLC to J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA; $40,000. 1969 Windmill Way: Plummer, Kina G. to Federal National Mortgage Association; $42,000. 2022 Mistyhill Drive: Plummer, Kina G. to Federal National Mortgage Association; $44,000. 2129 Adams Road: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Cinwest Investments LLC; $50,150. 2133 Adams Road: Deutsche Bank

National Trust Company Tr. to Cinwest Investments LLC; $50,150. 6304 Witherby Ave.: Aurora Loan Services LLC to Dawson, Yolanda; $12,500. 811 Sabino Court: JPL Properties II LLC to Halcomb, Christopher S. and Sarah; $115,000. 8499 Daly Road: Byrd, Kelvin to Wells Fargo Bank NA; $86,000. 8505 Daly Road: Byrd, Kelvin to Wells Fargo Bank NA; $86,000. 8509 Daly Road: Byrd, Kelvin to Wells Fargo Bank NA; $86,000. 8517 Daly Road: Byrd, Kelvin to Wells Fargo Bank NA; $86,000. 8519 Wyoming Club Drive: Howard, Susan K. Tr. and James N. Tr. to Theile, Ronald and Marlene; $118,000. 8564 Brent Drive: La Salle Bank NA Tr. to Lewis, Craig E. and Jana D.; $54,000. 8913 Daly Road: Royale Management Group LLC to J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA; $40,000. 8956 Ebro Court: Snow, Carlos to Taylor, Beam and Whitaker Mortgage Corp.; $50,000. 9047 Fontainebleau Terrace: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Toney Greg G.; $90,000. 9545 Newgate Lane: Laible, Gregory C. and Brenda L. to Rupp, Eric; $142,500. 9970 Lakeside Drive: Hickman, Richard G. and Laurie S. to Derrickson, Gail A.; $160,000.

Right VS. Wrong

There is a way to always choose right over wrong. Proverbs 14:12 says, “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” If I cannot depend on myself and my experiences or the reasoning of others, how do I find the right way? Psalms 119:9 tells us, “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.” That is the answer! Let the Bible be your guide! 1. The Bible is without error (Psalm 119:160) 2. The Bible is inspired by God (2 Timothy 2:16) 3. The Bible does not change (Malachi 3:6) Are you tired of guessing about the “gray” areas of life? Turn to your Bible and pray for God’s guidance. He will never fail you! The next time you face a tough decision, open God’s word to gain His wisdom (James 1:5). You are guaranteed to receive the wisdom you need! Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00AM Sunday Morning . . . . . . 8:45 & 11:00AM Sunday Evening . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30PM Wednesday Bible Study . . . . . . . . 7:00PM Teen SWAT (Wed) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00PM Awana (Wed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00PM Visit us on the web at

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It has been said that, “Experience is a good teacher but it is the most expensive.” While experience is often a good teacher it is not always the best. I spoke with a person who struggled with a gambling addiction and I asked how the gambling started. They replied that a friend told them to try it. They won some good money the first time out but soon what they thought they learned from their experience turned their life upside down. The addiction led to a loss of their house and perhaps their family. This should not come as a surprise for the Bible says, “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” (Proverbs 14:12) All of the above responses (even religion) are from man’s experience so is the answer found in the other 4%?

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THE RECORD

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September 9, 2009

BIRTHS

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POLICE

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Your Community newspaper serving Colerain Township, Green Township, Groesbeck, Monfort Heights, Pleasant Run, Seven Hills, White Oak

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POLICE REPORTS

CINCINNATI DISTRICT 5

5385 Bahama Terrace, Aug. 24. 5571 Colerain Ave., Aug. 24.

Jordan A Case, born 1991, possession of drug paraphernalia, 2446 Kipling Ave., Aug. 30. Ryan Wiechering, born 1987, possession of drugs, 5481 Colerain Ave., Aug. 28.

2764 W. North Bend Road, Aug. 27. 5470 Bahama Terrace, Aug. 27.

Arrests/citations

Reports/Incidents Aggravated Robbery

Vehicle Theft

COLERAIN TOWNSHIP Arrests/Citations

Clifford Sellars, 30, 3448 Ringwood Drive, domestic violence at 3448 Ringwood Drive, Aug. 8. Latasha Walker, 29, 9995 Sturgeon Lane, domestic violence at 9993 Sturgeon Lane, Aug. 10.

5123 Colerain Ave., Aug. 24.

Theft

4989 Hawaiian Terrace, Aug. 25. 5299 Eastknoll Ct,, Aug. 27.

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Dwayne West, 28, 3103 Regal Lane, assault at 3123 Regal Lane, Aug. 1.

Reports/Incidents Aggravated menacing

Victim threatened with gun at 11435 Hamilton Ave., July 20. Victim threatened at Silva and Woodsong Drive, July 25.

Aggravated robbery

Victim threatened with gun and unknown amount of vehicle removed at 9690 Colerain Ave., July 21.

Assault

Victim struck at I275 and Colerain Avenue, July 20. Victim struck at 2477 Schon Drive, July 20. Victim struck at 9189 Colerain Ave., July 21. Victim kicked in stomach at 9028 Tripoli Drive, Aug. 6. Victim struck in head at 2901 Banning Road, Aug. 5.

Breaking and entering

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Garage entered and tools of unknown value removed at 3784 Blue Rock Road, July 18. Residence entered at 6399 Springdale Road, July 22. Shed entered and gas cans and extension cords of unknown value removed at 3981 Blue Heron Lane, July 20. Shed entered and saws of unknown value removed at 2808 Banning Road, Aug. 9. Shed entered and tires and tools valued at $500 removed at 3400 Amberway Court, Aug. 9.

Burglary

Residence entered and jewelry and quarters of unknown value removed at 2825 Kingman Drive, July 27. Residence entered at 8700 Forfeit Run Road, July 27. Residence entered and jewelry valued at $825 removed at 11967 Walden Drive, July 22.

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Gazing ball damaged at 2850 Breezyway , July 27. Eggs damaged vehicle at Struble Road and Pippin Road, July 26. Vehicle hood damaged at 9501 Colerain Ave., July 25. Trunk lock of unknown value removed at 2890 Banning Road, July 27. Vehicle damaged at 6858 Acre Drive, July 28. Windshield of vehicle damaged at 8950 Colerain Ave., July 21. Sign damaged at 8339 Colerain Ave., July 20. Vehicle window damaged at 12172 Spalding Drive, July 24. Vehicle door damaged at 9959 Arborwood Drive, July 27. Wall painted without consent at 9340 Roundtop Road, July 22. Holes made in greenhouse walls at 2471 Banning Road, July 21. Garbage cans damaged at 3180 Niagara Street, June 30. Mailbox damaged at 10441 Pottinger

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Criminal damaging

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Road, July 20. Brick thrown through window at 3162 Elkhorn Drive, Aug. 6. Front door damaged at 2445 Garrison Ave., Aug. 6. Rock thrown through window at 3142 Deshler Drive, Aug. 11. Vehicle tire damaged at 9868 Wiscassett Way, Aug. 8. Rock thrown through vehicle window at 3064 Banning Road, July 30. Rear window smashed by thrown rock at 8269 Colerain Ave., Aug. 11. Vehicle window damaged at 11765 Hamilton Ave., Aug. 12. Vehicle struck at US 27 and Kemper Road, July 29.

Criminal mischief

Paintballs shot at garage at 3262 Banning Road, July 29. Table, fixtures and sign of unknown value removed at 3504 Bevis Lane, Aug. 5. Nails put on driveway at 8244 Eagle Creek Road, Aug. 5.

Criminal trespassing

Victim reported at 9690 Colerain Ave., July 20.

Domestic violence

Female victim reported at Walden Glen Circle, July 27. Female victim reported at Walden Glen Circle, July 23. Male reported at Neptune Drive, Aug. 10. Female victim reported at Poole Road, Aug. 3.

Endangering children

Victim burned at 10991 Hamilton Ave., July 20.

Felonious assault

Victim struck with fist and bat at

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Residence entered and game system valued at $1,000 removed at 2485 Ontario Street, July 28. Residence entered and TV, gun, jewelry box and jewelry of unknown value removed at 11659 Old Colerain Ave., July 27. Residence entered and TV, jewelry and money of unknown value removed at 6831 Kern Drive, July 20. Bikes valued at $1,140 removed at 9987 Capstan Drive, July 12. Residence entered and laptop and TV valued at $1,800 removed at 7510 Pippin Road, July 21. Residence entered at 3360 Deshler Drive, Aug. 8. Residence entered at 2547 John Gray Road, Aug. 7. Bike of unknwon value at 3188 Blue Acres Drive, Aug. 3. Residence entered at 4970 E. Miami River Road, Aug. 5.

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Charles J. Lape, 96, Colerain Township, died Aug. 31. He owned the CJ Lape Sign Company. He was a member of the Miamitown Church of Christ. Survived by wife Beatrice McQueen Lape; sons Charles, Richard, James, Lape Gary Lape; stepchildren Phyllis McQueen Keating, Will, Philip McQueen; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren;

PRESS

The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: • Colerain Township: Chief Daniel P. Meloy, 245-6600. • Green Township: Chief Bart West, 574-0007; vandalism hotline 574-5323. • Hamilton County: Sheriff Simon Leis, 825-1500. • Springfield Township: Chief David Heimpold, 729-1300. 3368 Deshler Drive, July 26.

Misuse of credit card

Charge made without consent at 10866 New Market Drive, Aug. 5.

Passing bad checks

Attempt made to pass bad check at 6401 Colerain Ave., July 27.

Rape

Female victim reported on Miles Road, July 23. Female victim reported on Marino Drive, Aug. 6.

Robbery

Victim threatened and $550 removed at 2913 Niagara Street, Aug. 4.

Theft

Speaker box and amp of unknown value removed at 9797 Colerain Ave., July 27. Vehicle damaged at 3333 Grovewood Drive, July 21. Bike valued at $80 removed at 3343 Nandale Road, July 27.

Police reports continued B9 About obituaries

many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by first wife Bertha Lape. Services were Sept. 3 at the Miamitown Church of Christ. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to: Miamitown Church of Christ, P.O. Box 304, Miamitown, OH 45041.

John Oaks

John F. Oaks, Colerain Township, died Aug. 16. Survived by wife Edna Oaks; sons James, David, John C. Oaks; siblings Levi Jr., Charles Oaks, Mary Taulbee, Helen Atkins, Golden Moore, Eudell Johnson; nine grand-

Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge by The Community Press. Please call us at 8536262 for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 2424000 for pricing details. children; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by siblings James, Samuel, Willard, Thelma Oaks, Gladys Shouse. Services were Aug. 21 at Vielhauer-Clepper Funeral Home.

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703 Compton Rd., Finneytown 931-0243 Transforming Lives for Jesus Christ Sunday Worship Schedule Traditional Services: 8:00 & 10:15am Contemporary Services: 9:00 & 11:30am Student Cafe: 10:15am Childcare Available Jeff Hosmer & Nancy Ross- Zimmerman - Pastors

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST FLEMING ROAD United Church of Christ 691 Fleming Rd 522-2780 Rev Pat McKinney

Sunday School - All Ages - 9:15am Sunday Worship - 10:30am

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St. Paul United Church of Christ 5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale

Pastor: Jessica Taft 385-9077 Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am

Nursery Available/Handicap Access

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Northwest Community Church 8745 Cheviot Rd, by Colerain HS 513-385-8973 Worship and Sunday School 10AM Handicap Accessible/Nursery Available

Salem White Oak Presbyterian

6997 Hamilton Ave 931-2205 Rev. Virginia Duffy, Interim Minister Lollie Kasulones, Minister for Program Evelyn Osterbrock, Minister for Children Sundays: Music & Announcement 9:45am Worship at 10:00am Sunday School and Child Care Nurtured And Fellowship Groups For All Ages www.stpaulnch.org

Police reports From B8 Aluminum pans valued at $10,000 removed at 3218 West Galbraith Road, July 27. Bike of unknown value removed at 9916 Wiscassett Way, July 28. Vehicle entered and tools valued at $1,000 removed at 9929 Capstan Drive, July 20. Drum set valued at $1,500 removed at 6033 Blue Rock Road, July 21. Speakers valued at $1,300 removed at 8797 Colerain Ave., July 23. Vehicle entered and iPod valued at $250 removed at 6870 Hillary Drive, July 24. Vehicle entered and license plate of unknown value removed at 6757 Hillary Drive, July 25. Merchandise of unknown value removed at 9040 Colerain Ave., July 25. USC valued at $1,830 removed at 7764 Colerain Ave., July 22. Chair aluminum valued at $100 removed at 372 W. Galbraith , July 23. Home theater and Dvd player valued at $347 removed at 10240 Colerain Ave., July 21. Lawn decorations of unknown value removed at 9175 Yellowwood , July 20. Vehicle entered and stereo of unknown value removed at 2901 Banning Road, July 22. Merchandise valued at $1,440 removed at 7875 Montgomery Road, July 18. Game system valued at $200 removed at 3282 Lapland Drive, July 16. ATV valued at $1,000 removed at 4471 Woodtrail Lane, July 20. Fishing gear of unknown value removed from vehicle at 9880 Crusader Drive, July 10. Vehicle entered and GPS valued at $250 removed at 3245 Heritage Square, July 19. Merchandise valued at $13 removed at 8711 Stone Creek Blvd., July 18. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 3711 Stone Creek Drive, July 20. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 3711 Stone Creek Drive, July 20. Garage entered and bike of unknown value removed at 7765 Colerain Ave., July 21. Vehicle entered and radar detector valued at $120 removed at 10157 Arborwood, Aug. 10. Vehicle entered and radio and tools valued at $858 removed at 3180 Springdale Road, Aug. 6. Equipment of unknwon value

removed at 6601 Flagstone Court, Aug. 7. Purse and contents of unknown value removed at 10240 Colerain Ave., Aug. 9. at 8340 Colerain Ave., Aug. 9. Engine from ATV removed at 6601 Flagstone Court, Aug. 7. Bike of unknown value removed at 11109 Hamilton Ave., Aug. 7. DVDs and coins of unknown value removed at 9037 Brookside Drive, Aug. 11. RVs entered at 3491 Struble Road, Aug. 12. Various items valued at $500 removed at 2335 Hidden Meadows Drive, July 30. Bag and items of unknown value removed at 10180 Colerain Ave., Aug. 7. Cell phone valued at $200 removed at 2327 Hidden Meadow Drive, Aug. 5. Vehicle entered and $7 removed at 2963 Commodore Lane, Aug. 6. Vehicle entered and speakers and amp valued at $750 removed at 9797 Colerain Ave., July 31.

Theft, misuse of credit card

Wallet and contents removed and used without consent at 1198 Kilbride Drive, July 23.

Unauthorized use of motor vehicle

Vehicle taken from residence without permission at 8241 Brownsway Lane, July 27.

Vandalism

Vehicle damaged at 9747 Stadia Drive, July 20.

GREEN TOWNSHIP

Kevin M. Bennett, 22, 10500 W. Allen Road, breaking and entering at 6262 Harrison Ave., Aug. 20. Antonio L. Brown, 23, 5627 Buttercup Lane, drug possession and driving under suspension at 3295 North Bend Road, Aug. 18. Kelly J. Brunner, 27, 4392 Airymount Court, drug possession at 3135 Balsamridge, Aug. 22. Richard A. Chitwood, 45, 5941 Lawrence Road, domestic violence at 5941 Lawrence Road, Aug. 28. Brian R. Eason, 25, 3510 Evanston Ave., obstructing official business and driving under suspension at 5595 Colerain Ave., Aug. 23. Raymond M. Looney, 40, 273 Renner Place, drug abuse and open container at Giffindale & Jessup Road, Aug. 25. David Madix, 27, 6289 Berauer Road, failure to comply, obstructing official business, assault on police officer, resisting arrest and operating a vehicle under the influence at 6289 Berauer Road, Aug. 22. Brenda J. Mengistu, 52, 93 Lorelie Drive, theft and criminal trespass at 6580 Harrison Ave., Aug. 23. Tyler L. Moore, 21, 3729 Herbert Ave., possession of marijuana at 4466 Harrison Ave., Aug. 22. Janie L. Pierson, 47, 7360 Silvercreek Road, theft at 5750 Harrison Ave., Aug. 22. David Schardine, 42, 6517 River Road, open container at 6550 Harrison Ave., Aug. 21. David M. Schardine, 42, 6948 Wesselman Road, theft at 6550 Harrison Ave., Aug. 27.

Arrests/citations

Bryant M. Adams, 27, 451 W. McMickin, drug possession at 5258 Shepherd Creek, Aug. 22. Michael L. Addington, 21, 309 E. 13Th St., theft at 6580 Harrison Ave., Aug. 17. Rodney B. Akers, 28, 3729 Herbert Ave., open container at 4466 Harrison Ave., Aug. 22. Christina Allen, 30, 3929 Delmar Ave., theft at 3929 Delmar Ave., Aug. 27. Nicholas Bamonte, 28, 94 Ryan Drive, obstructing official business at Interstate 74 & North Bend Road, Aug. 21. Robert Barnett Ii, 21, 6571 River Road, drug abuse at 5488 Rybolt Road, Aug. 20. Kyle Bennett, 22, 3512 Boudinot Ave., drug abuse at Ebenezer Road & Berauer Road, Aug. 20.

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MEETING NOTICE The Board of Trustees of the Community Programming Board of Forest Park, Green hills, and Springfield Township and CPB Holdings will meet on Wednesday, Septem ber 9, 7:30 PM, at 2086 Waycross Road, Forest Park. 847943/1001499552 LEGAL NOTICE The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on Wed., Sept. 23, 2009 at 7 PM at the Colerain Township Government Complex, 4200 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, OH for the following cases. Case No. BZA2009-0022, 3261 Banning Rd., Cincinnati, OH. Applicant - Rikki MoranWronski. Request: Setback variance for storage shed Article/Section 10.2.3C. Case No. BZA2009-0023, 10054 Pippin Rd., Cincinnati, OH. Applicant - Nathan Meyer, PBM Wireless Services. Request: Conditional Use application for a telecom m unications tower - Article/Section 7.4.12. The applica tions may be examined Mon.-Fri. between 8 AM and 4:30 PM at the Colerain Township Government Complex, Planning & Zoning Dept., 4200 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45251. 848534/1001499690

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September 9, 2009

Northwest Press

DO YOU WANT TO BE SAVED?

Only one time, in the entire bible, is the question asked. “What must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30). In the next verse (Acts 16:31) the question is answered, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt

Remember:

be saved, and thy house.”

Hell’s Hot Life’s Short Death’s Sure Eternity’s Long and “There Ain’t No Exits In Hell.” NO MAN KNOWS, HOW SOON IT IS TOO LATE “Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His Name in vain.” Exodus 20:7 Any way that you use God’s Name, the Lord’s Name, Jesus’ Name, other than in a Holy manner, is taking His Name in vain. For God so loved the worlds, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believed in Him Should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16

Acts 2:21 And Romans 10:13 indicate that “whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” In the next verse, Romans 10:14 it says, “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed?” Believing precedes calling upon The name of the Lord. Jesus Himself said in John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” God reaffirms this truth in I Timothy 2:5 saying “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” When someone says “repeat this prayer after me to be saved” it is making people feel like they have to “do” something to be saved, other than believing. If someone is asked to say a prayer to be saved, the person who says the prayer is still on his way to hell, after repeating the prayer, if he hasn’t believed in his heart. Nowhere in the Bible is it found that a person has to pray a prayer to be saved. God does not hear a prayer unless you go to God in the name of Jesus Christ, The Only Mediator between God and man. Jesus Christ is not your Mediator unless he is your Lord and Savior. So according to God, the steps are, first, you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. By believing as Acts 16:31 indicates, you are saved! Acts 16:30,31 is the only time in the Bible where the question is asked, “what must I do to be saved?” God answering through Paul said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved. By being saved, Jesus Christ is your Lord, Savior, and Mediator between God and your self. Now you can pray to God, because you have the Mediator, Jesus Christ. I believe that when a person “prays” to God, without being saved, his prayer goes no higher than the ceiling, and God probably says, “Who do you think you are, to think that you can come to Me, without coming to Me in the only possible way that I have set out in My Word? For you come to Me, through My Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, the One and Only Mediator between you and Me.” You don’t just pull Jesus Christ out of the air, and say today I want You to get me to God, by my go-between for God! It doesn’t work that way. Jesus Christ is either your Lord and Savior, making Him your Mediator, or, if Jesus Christ is not your Lord and Savior. He is not your Mediator. I believe it is very important to stress that you are saved by believing only. John 3:16, probably the most quoted verse in the Bible, says that, “whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Again, this passage clearly prescribes believing, not repeating a prayer. In Jon 3:4, Nicodemus asks Jesus, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter the second time into this mother’s womb, and be born?” He was asking this in regard to Jesus’ statement in John 3:3, that a man needs to be born again Jesus’ answer in John 3:5 and following is “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” Nowhere does Jesus say, pray to be saved, it is always believe. Years ago, I heard Dr. Donald Grey Barnhouse say “I’m deeply offended when I hear a prayer that does not end with the idea that God must be approached only through the Name and the Being of the Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 1:13 says “In whom (Christ) ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise.” Romans 10:9 tells us “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hat raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth (first) unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession (next) is made unto salvation.” How many people have gone to hell or are going to hell by putting their trust in the ungodly “pray the sinners prayer” or “repeat this prayer after me”, instead of believing John 3:36: “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.” Luke 23:39-43 tells us “And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, if thou be Christ, save thyself and us.” But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this man hath done nothing amiss. And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” In these verses in Luke, we see that a man was saved by believing only. The malefactor did not, and was not instructed by Jesus, to pray, to receive salvation. He said unto Jesus, “Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verify I say unto thee, today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” You don’t fool Jesus. Jesus knew that this man believed in Him; that this man believed that this Jesus that he was talking with was the Lord, The Messiah, the Only Begotten Son of God, the Savior, and in believing, the man was saved. Now if you think that you have to pray first; repeat, first, or anything first, before believing, why did Jesus tell him “today thou shalt be with Me in paradise?” OR if there is a need to do for anything to go along with believing believing, why didn’t Jesus tell him what that was? Jesus doesn’t make mistakes! God’s Word is true. You don’t (really you can’t), add to or take away from God’s Word, and it be true. Just leave His Word alone, and do what God said, believe, Psalm 119:89” “For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.” Revelations 22:18,19” For/testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, if any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.” Take your Bible and check the references that we contained herein—nothing added to and nothing taken away; and when you hear “the plan of salvation” from anyone, get your Bible out and see if it is God speaking or “someone’s” idea. I can’t see “ten steps” to salvation, I can see only one step: believe. The malefactor on the cross had but one step, and he took it. You, I, we all have “one step,” believe. Please take it, and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for your salvation. All Scripture references are from The King James Version, (Cambridge, Cambridge) 1789.

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Community

September 9, 2009

Harvest Home tradition continues By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Pete Minges said the three days of sweat and hard work the members of the Kiwanis Club of Cheviot-Westwood put in at the Harvest Home Fair are more than worth it. “Everybody comes together to work as a group to give back to the community,” said Minges, a Green Township resident and Kiwanis Club member who is serving his second year as chairman of the annual fair in Cheviot. “Everybody pitches in, and you just try to do your part.” This year’s tradition is no different. All the money the Kiwanis Club raises at the Harvest Home Fair goes directly back to the commu-

ers hope to draw large crowds with its Friday night concert, when local favorite The Rusty Griswolds take the stage at 7 p.m. Fair-goers always enjoy the food, and this year in addition to the brats, metts, fries and other traditional provisions, will be Sandy’s Hi-Lo burgers. “If you’re a west-sider, you know that name,” Minges said. As a life-long resident of the west side who marched in the parade when he was in grade school, he said Harvest Home is a tradition he’s participated in since he was a child. “The fair is just a westside institution,” he said. “It’s been around long before I was here, and it will probably still be around long after I’m gone.”

said. “We’re not doing anything special to commemorate the 150th year of the fair because it’s Green Township’s 200th anniversary this year, so we’re concentrating on that,” he said. While the fair will include all the traditional attractions west-siders have come to love, such as the livestock exhibits, art show, horse show, rides and stage shows, he said this year’s event will also feature a few new additions. He said the Stray Animal Adoption Program is sponsoring a dog walk in conjunction with the annual 5K walk at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, and people looking for a new pet will be able to adopt animals throughout the weekend. Minges said fair organiz-

nity in the form of scholarships, building projects and charitable giving. Throughout the years, proceeds from the fair have helped women’s shelters, area schools, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, local parks and recreation fields. Minges said he’ll always remember the year the club gave more than $30,000 to Margaret B. Rost School to build a multi-sensory room for children with physical disabilities. This year’s fair kicks off at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, with the annual Harvest Home Parade. And although the fair, which runs Thursday, Sept. 10, through Sunday, Sept. 13, marks its 150th anniversary this year, the theme is “Green Township – 200 Years Old,” Minges

Vinoklet presents wine fest Colerain Township’s Vinoklet Winery, home of La Dolce Vita wine, is offering its 11th Annual Arts Festival and Wine Tasting this weekend. The festival runs from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, and 1 to 7 p.m. on

There will be food and wine available at the festival, but the restaurant is open for reservations only. The Vinoklet Winery and Restaurant is at 11069 Colerain Ave. Call 385-9309 or visit www.vinokletwines.com.

Sunday, Sept. 13. Admission is free. The event will feature a juried fine art and crafts show with 40 local artists displaying their wares, music, dancing, and grapestomping contests at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday.

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It’s plastic; it’s perforated and it’s known for backyard fun. It’s Wiffle ball. And if Cincinnati westsiders, Mike and Gina Fieler have their way, the Wiffle ball will also be known as a way to raise money for and awareness of breast cancer. This year’s Pink Ribbon Girls fifth annual Family Wiffle ball event is in honor of St. Jude parishioner Sherri Quitter Martin, who is a breast cancer survivor, and will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road. All proceeds will benefit Pink Ribbon Girls, a local organization that provides a support network for young women with breast cancer. The idea for the fundraiser sprang from a childhood friendship between Mike Fieler and Tracie Metzger, Pink Ribbon Girls’ founder and president. The two attended Our Lady of Visitation School in Bridgetown and today their children attend the school and many of the same activities together. In the past, the Fielers have hosted all-male Wiffle ball tournaments on their five acres of property, but

over the past four years, have decided to open it up to families and friends for a good cause. More than 1,200 people attended last year’s game raising more than $20,000. The Fielers and Pink Ribbon Girls are hoping for an even greater turnout this year, with the event’s new location, Kuliga Park, which will better accommodate the growing crowd. Each of the four Wiffle ball fields will again feature home run walls mimicking baseball’s classic ballparks such as Fenway Park, Wrigley Field and Great American Ballpark. Some of the Ben-Gal cheerleaders will be in attendance from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for a meet and greet and photo opportunities. This year’s event will again feature the Pink Ribbon kids area for those 8 and under. Families can also buy tickets for the home run derby contest, gift basket raffle and silent auction. The cost of the event is $50 per family. For more information about the event or to register visit www.pinkribbongirls.org/Wiffle ball/.

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