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Clippard Park got a new playground last week - thanks to CVS Caremark’s charitable trust. A team of about 150 CVS workers played in the park erecting a new playground set. – FULL STORY AND PHOTOS, B1

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The parade, the big game, the dance, the king and queen. Share it all with your community by posting high school homecoming photos at Cincinnati.com/Share. We’ll post the photos on our Web site and they may even appear in your local newspaper. Visit the site and log in, or create a free account, to start sharing today.

Morgan Wessendorf, 7, and her uncle Mark Crowell work on a giant grasshopper puzzle at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve. Her grandmother, Ann Crowell of White Oak, brought the group to the park for a nature games event.

Coverage of all of the local high school teams on page A9.

Colerain hunting down snipe signs

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Any idea where this might be? We didn’t think so. Time to go hunting in the neighborhood to see if you can find it. Send your best guess to northwest press@communitypress.com or call 853-6287, along with your name. Deadline to call is noon Friday. If you’re correct, we’ll publish your name in next week’s newspaper along with the correct answer. See last week’s answer on B5.

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Colerain Township is launching a crackdown on snipe signs. What are snipe signs? Snipe signs are the advertisements stuck in the ground or hanging from utility poles that clutter the community, distract motorists, and deteriorate into trash and eyesores as time and the elements wear them down. In the coming weeks, Colerain Township will be pulling down illegal temporary signs and will be reminding business owners in the township about the zoning code regulations regarding signs. In addition to snipe signs, roof signs, air-activated balloons and graphics, and portable or sandwich signs are also not permitted under the zoning code. Colerain Township Zoning Administrator Susan Roschke said the sign standards are designed to encourage effective communication and maintain and advance an aesthetic environment in the township. “When you look around the township, you see signs that don’t meet the standards,” Roschke said in a letter to businesses. In the crackdown on temporary signs, she says the township will remove all temporary signs affixed to utility poles or government sign posts.

“We do not require that signs be taken down, as that is not commercial speech and can become a First Amendment issue. However, political signs may not be placed in the right of way, and we appreciate it when politicians remove those signs in a timely manner.”

Susan Roschke Colerain Township Zoning Administrator

“Before purchasing any new sign, please contact the zoning office to ensure it meets code and apply for a zoning certificate,” she said. Roschke said election signs may be posted indefinitely, providing they are not larger than 6 feet tall and are not in the right of way. “We do not require that signs be taken down, as that is not commercial speech and can become a First Amendment issue,” she said. “However, political signs may not be placed in the right of way, and we appreciate it when politicians remove those signs in a timely manner.” The full text of the zoning code, including the sections that address signs, is available online at www.coleraintwp.org.

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Draft copies of Colerain Township’s 2006 and 2007 audits indicate some changes need to made. There were findings for procedural issues and conflict of interest violations. The township received both audits at the same time. Since the township didn’t have the 2006 findings to respond to before the 2007 audit was completed, all of the findings are recurring in the 2007 audit. The conflict of interest violations centered on Colerain Township Trustee Bernie Fiedeldey’s vote both years to hire his grandchildren to work for the township’s parks and recreation department. He also voted to hire his grandchildren in 2008 and in April 2009, when the issue came to light. Those audits are expected until next year. He says hir- Fiedeldey ings are an issue because of politics. “They couldn’t attack my record, so they attack my reputation, my family and my grandkids,” he Harlow said. “If I had known it was wrong I wouldn’t have done it. Fiedeldey said he was unaware the no-hire restriction extended to grandchildren. Trustee Joseph Wolterman challenged Fiedeldey in April when he voted to hire his grandchildren this year. “If the attorney had been on the ball, he would have caught it,” Fiedeldey said. While there were no finding for recovery in the audits, auditors had several suggestions and directions for the township to comply with state law. The audit suggests the township require trustees to establish an official conflict of interest policy and require employees and elected officials to sign an annual statement saying they have received a copy of the policy and that they have read it and understand it. Fiedeldey says he thinks that’s a good idea. The auditor’s report says it will refer the hiring incidents to the Ohio Ethics Commission. A resi-

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Want to see for yourself? Colerain Township Fiscal Officer Heather Harlow says anyone who wants a copy of the 2006 and 2007 audits before the Ohio Auditor’s Office posts them online can E-mail her at hharlow@coleraintwp.org and she will send them the audit in PDF format. dent filed a complaint about the hiring votes with the ethics commission earlier this year. Colerain Township Assistant Administrator Frank Birkenhauer said the township will draft a policy as recommended by the auditor. The audit also took issue with financial statements and encumbering practices. In both audits, auditors said they identified misclassifications and misstatements on financial reports filed by the township. Fiscal Officer Heather Harlow agreed there were errors she characterized as typographical in some statements prepared for the auditor. She said the errors were not in the daily operations records or reporting. The audit said 20 percent of the transactions tested by auditors were not certified by the fiscal officer at the time funds were committed. The audit says failure to certify could result in overspending funds and negative cash fund balances. “It’s not a case that we didn’t have the money, it’s more of a timing issue,” Harlow said. “We are taking steps to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.” The 2005 audit findings also noted the same problem: It indicated that 22 percent of the transactions tested in that audit were not certified by the fiscal officer at the time the funds were committed. “We continue to work on it,” Harlow said. “We understand funds are not to be committed until they are certified.” The next audit – for the years 2008 and 2009 – is not due until 2010. The township received the audits Sept. 17. Steve Faulkner, deputy press secretary for Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor’s office, said the audit is considered a draft until it’s officially released on the auditor’s Web site. He said he expects that will happen Sept. 24. The official audits will be posted at www.auditor.state.oh.us/ AuditSearch/default.apx.

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The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners will likely vote to approve the zoning amendment this week to allow Mercy Health Partners to build a new hospital and medical office complex off North Bend Road near Interstate 74. At a public hearing on the zoning issue Wednesday, Sept. 16, all three county commissioners indicated they would be comfortable supporting a zone change from residential to planned office for the proposed 70-acre site in Green Township. “This project is clearly a home run for the west side of Hamilton County and the county itself,” said Commissioner Greg Hartmann.

G r e e n To w n s h i p Tr u s t e e David Linnenberg said the hospital development is a huge Hartmann project for the future of the township. He said the hospital would bring 1,200 jobs to the township and spur further economic development in Monfort Heights in the form of new shops and restaurants. Linnenberg added that Mercy Health Partners has worked well with the township in addressing concerns raised by residents. “There is no reason to not be in support of this project,” he said. Green Township resident Mark Broering Sr., who has helped lead opposition to

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the project, said the citizens group still disagrees with the location of the new hospital, but it was difficult for people to take time off work to attend the hearing and speak against the plan. He said the opposition group is still considering placing a referendum issue on the ballot. “We’re deciding as a group what we want to do, and then we’ll go from there,” Broering said. If the commissioners approve 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 passed, but a referendum could be placed on the May 2010 ballot. Patrick Kowalski, president and chief executive officer of Mercy Hospital Western Hills, said the new full-service hospital will expand access to health care, both inpatient and outpatient, for the residents of western Hamilton County. He said due to township residents speaking up and pointing out their concerns with the project, the present proposal is dramatically different than the plan originally drafted. “We made those adjustments because being harmonious with the community is very important to our hospital system,” he said.

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This group of fourth- through eighth-grade students participated in a week-long art camp presented by La Salle High School art teacher Mike Knueven. From left, Lia Hergenrother,11, of White Oak; Ginny Sabers, 9, of White Oak; Victoria Hemsath, 12, of Colerain Township; and Catherine Vowman,10, of White Oak work on thieir paintings.

Colerain Township still seeking coordinator jkey@communitypress.com

Colerain Township is headed back to the drawing board in its search for a volunteer coordinator for the Sharing Hope program.

Elle Koch-McVay, approved by trustees Sept. 8, has changed her mind and declined the job. Colerain Township Zoning Administrator Susan Roschke said she has resumed interviews and is

hopeful she will have a candidate for the new position hired soon. The Sharing Hope program targets township residents with homes in need of repair and maintenance who need help to comply

with the township’s property maintenance code, so their residences can meet basic community and zoning standards. The program will offer quality repairs to homeowners through a network of volunteers and other resources. Projects tackled through the program will be exterior only, such as yard work or minor repairs or painting. Projects will be scheduled one Saturday per month to start. If demand and volunteer participation allow, additional work days may be added. “Our first project will likely be pushed back to

Checks should be made out to Sharing Hope and sent to: Colerain Township Planning and Zoning, 4200 Springdale Road, Colerain Township, OH 45251, or to New Hope Ministries, 10461 Pippin Road, Colerain Township, OH 45231. October,” she said. The program is volunteer based, but Roschke wanted to hire a part-time volunteer coordinator to connect volunteer groups with projects. The coordinator will seek donations, work with Inspectors and the community to find appropriate volunteer projects, and coordinate project work days. Projects will be found through recommendations from the zoning inspectors as well as through requests by homeowners.

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A screening form will ensure the need level of the homeowner. New Hope Ministries has joined with the township to develop and support this program. New Hope Ministries also will accept and manage donations to support the program. Cash donations will be used to purchase materials needed to carry out repair projects. Roschke is also still looking for volunteers. Individuals, church groups, office groups and high school groups are welcome. To sign up, visit the Web site at www.coleraintwp,org and click on Planning and Zoning under the Departments tab. As the program develops, Roschke says the Web page will also include work day schedules, work day tool lists, and donation needs.

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Yearbook gift brings past to the present Four volumes of high school memories, complete with handwritten messages of hope and affection and autographs of fellow students and teachers, found their way back to the old alma mater recently. Marie Stein George donated her Zem Zem high school yearbooks from 1933-36, to Mount Healthy High School. George was the youngest of 11 children. The daughter of a farmer, she says she

was surprised her parents gave her money for the books. “Those books cost a dollar apiece,” she said. “And that was a lot of money in that day. I hear they pay $49 now and I don’t know how families afford it.” She remembers going to the high school, which is the current Mount Healthy City School District administrative office, after she graduated from Monfort Heights Elementary School, and then on to Southern Ohio Business College. “I was fortunate to go,”

REAL ESTATE THIS WEEK By Mark Schupp

FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT First impressions count! Do you remember your first impressions of your present home? What made you want to buy it? The features or amenities that first impressed you are probably the same ones that will sell your home. When preparing your home to sell, try to emphasize the unique features that are especially attractive and would make a good first impression on prospective buyers. Highlight unusual architectural features such as bay windows or gazebos with freshly painted trim. Landscaping with trees or flowering shrubs can soften structural lines, or call attention to a beautiful entrance.Whether your home is modern or traditional, the approach to your home makes a statement. Since most buyers are looking for a home that displays both charm and refinement, it pays to keep your grounds well maintained and attractive.If the exterior appearance of your homeandyardispleasing,buyerswillwanttoseetheinterior. Mark Schupp has been a Real Estate Agent for the past 28 years and is a Certified Residential Specialist. He has won many awards including the Top Unit Producter for 1999 and 2000 (last year awarded) in the Cincinnati Board of Realtors and Top 1% Residential Real Estate Agent in the Nation. For professional advice on all aspects of buying or selling real estate, contact Mark Schupp at Star One Realtors. Please call me at 385-0900 (office) or 385-0035 (home) or visit my website: www.markshupp.com

she said. “It was the depression, and my parents were German and strict. My father told me if he heard I was playing around with school, I would come home and do housework like the other girls. I didn’t want to do that, so I took it seriously.” After she graduated, she worked at Cornice Co. She met her husband at a Camp Washington nightclub run by the Helmer family. “It was a respectable place,” she said. The couple and Marie’s mom lived on West Fork Road, and the yearbooks survived the 1974 tornado, which took the roof off their house. “We lived in an old remodeled school house,” she said. “We were the only house on West Fork that was destroyed. But we were lucky. Mother was 90 but she survived the tornado. The county came and said we couldn’t stay; It wasn’t safe.” So, after a short stay in a sister’s apartment, the

Georges found a new home on Westwood Northern Boulevard. They lived there 30 years. “You could watch people going to work, fire trucks going by … I loved all the action,” she said. Her husband died in 2005 and George, who turns 93 this week, now lives in the independent living area of Llanfair Retirement Center. She says she’s been going through her possessions and paring down. “We don’t have children, and they had to go somewhere,” she said. “I didn’t want them to end up at the Rumpke dump.” She said she has been sending pictures of her friends to their families. “I think the kids like to see the pictures,” she said. The district appreciated the donation, as well. “The books she gave us are just priceless. Many of these books have the pictures of former teachers and educators whose legacies

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Marie George, 93, recently donated all four of her high school yearbooks to Mount Healthy High School. George attended the school from 1933 through 1936. lived on through the naming of our current school buildings,” said spokeswoman Judy Ashton. “Ethel Frost, Matthew Duvall, Lulu

Greener … The new buildings will preserve these names by naming the different wings of the building after them.”

Township forums continue tonight By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

Lexington Heights and Glencoe residents have their chance to talk with Springfield Township trustees as the series of neighborhood meetings continues Sept. 30. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the St. Mark AME Zion Methodist Church, 9208 Daly Road. The series of forums planned for 11 neighborhoods are aimed at providing input for trustees as the township develops a master plan for each community.

A presentation of current neighborhood conditions will begin each meeting, including existing land use, zoning, current proposed land use recommendations, crime rate, fire and EMS call response time, and special characteristics of the neighborhood. “This is their opportunity to provide suggestions for the future of their neighborhood,” said Trustee Joseph Honerlaw. The Lexington Heights and Glencoe neighborhood meeting is the fifth of the neighborhood meetings with the next one scheduled for Monday, Oct.

5. It will be for residents of Skyline Acres, Adams Ridge, Ranchill and Hudepohl drives, and Miles Road at 7 p.m. at Mount Healthy Junior High School. Each neighborhood master plan will take one year to complete. Residents will receive a post card in the mail confirming their scheduled neighborhood meeting. For a street-by-street listing, visit the Living in Springfield Township tab of the Neighborhood Master Plan listing on www.springfieldtwp.org, or call 522-1410.

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District gearing up for flu vaccines

H1N1 vaccine ready in October By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com

The Northwest Local School District is getting ready to take its best shot against the H1N1 virus as officials prepare for a vaccination program. There have been site visits to most of the district’s buildings by an advance team from the Hamilton County General Health District in preparation for a student vacci-

nation program, to be conducted by the county. Colerain Elementary and Colerain Middle schools will share a vaccination site because of their proximity. Roger Argalas, administrative assistant for student services for the district, said schools will be vaccination sites for the H1N1 flu shots for all district students in kindergarten through grade 12 once the vaccine is available. The vaccines will also be offered to district nurses and staff members who are 24 or younger, pregnant or who have other high risk medical issues. Authorities expect the vaccine

to be ready for distribution by the end of October. Argalas said once the vaccine is available, the district will notify parents via e-mail, posting on the local community sites at www.cincinnati.com/coleraintownship and other news sites to get the word out. “We’ll do every thing we can think of to notify parents,” he said. “We won’t be able to give them a lot of lead time … maybe less than 72 hours.” Argalas said the vaccination program is voluntary and students will not be required to participate. He says about 61 percent of parents nationwide say their children

will receive the vaccine and the district is using that figure for planning purposes. The vaccine will be available at no cost to all district students. Consent forms are required. Argalas said he hopes the forms will be available on the district Web site at www.nwlsd.org and the county health department’s Web site at www.hamiltoncountyhealth.org soon. “Once they are available, we will also send them out via e-mail and we will probably send them home with students,” he said. “And they will be available at all our buildings, as well.”

Pauletta Crowley, administrative assistant for community and administrative services for the district, said the district will also make the vaccine available at no charge to home-schooled students who live within the district. “There are quite a number of home-schooled students within our attendance area,” Crowley said. “We would like to get this news out to those parents.” Crowley said signed permission slips should be sent to Roger Argalas at the Student Services Department, Northwest Local School District, 3240 Banning Road, Cincinnati, OH 45239.

La Salle announces top 25 graduates

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St. Xavier High School is home to 22 semifinalists in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship competition. St. X had 16 semifinalists last year. Seniors Will Beischel, David Berger, Joseph Cassiere, Ryan Donnelly, Sean Drake, Brett Geiger, Logan Hood, Ed Horgan, David Huber, Brian Hurwitz, Noah Johnson, Patrick Kimutis, Sam Lipari, Alex Longi, Hirsch Matani, John Muething, John O'Connor, Alec Pawlukiewicz, Nicholas Scheper, Michael Tontillo, Dennis Trinh and Daniel Weber each earned the semifinalist distinction. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced more than 1.5 million students representing about 22,000 high schools across the country took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying test as juniors in 2008 to qualify for the competition. The semifinalists are among the top 1 percent of all students who took the test. Students in the National Merit competitions have the opportunity to advance to finalist status come spring and earn a $2,500 college scholarship.

2010 National Merit semifinalists named The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 55th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Local students named National Merit semifinalists include: Asha Underiner, Colerain High School; Cynthia Dickman, Elizabeth Helpling and Lauren Schultz, McAuley High School; Elaine Simpson and Mallory Workman, Mother of Mercy High School; Rachel Ahrnsen, Clare Gandenberger and Amanda Lietz, St.

Ursula Academy; William Beischel, David Berger, Joseph Cassiere, Ryan Donnelly, Sean Drake, Brett Geiger, Logan Hood, Edward Horgan, David Huber, Brian Hurwitz, Noah Johnson, Patrick Kimutis, Samuel Lipari, Alexander Longi, Hirsch Matani, John Muething, John O'Connor, Alec Pawlukiewicz, Nicholas Scheper, Michael Tontillo, Dennis Trinh and Daniel Weber, St. Xavier High School. The high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,200 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $36 million, that

will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition. About 90 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing and approximately half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies, without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin or religious preference.

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European vacation

Five St. Ignatius of Loyola School students and two teachers attend this summer’s EuroCamp for Kids, held annually in Güntersberge, Germany. They joined 380 other students from 21 countries, including South Africa, France, Russia and Vietnam. Pictured from left are teacher Sylvia Hudepohl, Savanah Wagner, Trey Prypal, John Bruening, Drew Berling, teacher Bill Magness and Lauren Odioso.

Members of the La Salle High School class of 2009 received $10,756,874 in scholarship awards. The following is an alphabetical list of La Salle’s top 25 academic seniors, the colleges they will attend, honors they have received and any scholarships or awards they earned: • John Beischel – Ohio State University. Trustee Scholarship and Stadium Scholarship Ohio State University; Academic Merit Scholarship Tulane University. • Joe Bova – University of Cincinnati. Cincinnatus Scholarship, University of Cincinnati; Portfolio Scholarship, Cleveland Institute of Art; Presidential MeritBased Scholarship, Pratt Institute. • Matthew Calardo – George Washington University. Board of Trustees Scholarship, George Washington University; Fireside Essay Scholarship; Dean’s Merit Scholarship, University of Dayton. • Nicholas Ciambarella – University of Cincinnati. National Merit Commended Student. University of Cincinnati Scholarship and Alumni Scholarship University of Cincinnati; Dean’s Scholarship, Ohio Northern University. • Daniel Eiser – University of Dayton. President’s Merit Scholarship, Founder’s Grant, President’s Special Grant and National Alumni Association Scholarship, University of Dayton. • Riley Eschenbach – Ohio State University. Cincinnatus Century Scholarship, University of Cincinnati; Trustee Scholarship and Hendrix Engineering Scholarship, Ohio State University. • Joe Gillespie – University of Cincinnati. Cincinnatus Scholarship, University of Cincinnati; Flagship Scholarship, University of Kentucky; Success Award, Miami University. • Andrew Harmon – University of Cincinnati. Marvin P. Kolodzik Business Scholarship, Cincinnatus Century Scholarship and Academic Competitive Grant, University of Cincinnati. • Jared Hilgefort – University of Cincinnati. Cincinnatus Founders Award, Technology Scholarship and Applied Science Scholarship, University of Cincinnati. • Anthony Hinnenkamp – University of Cincinnati. • Benjamin Huey – Oberlin College. John Frederick Oberlin Scholarship, Oberlin College; Thomas A. Hendricks Scholarship, Hanover College; President’s Merit Scholarship, University of Dayton. • Nathan Huey – Kenyon College. Class valedictorian. National Merit Commended Student. Science Scholarship, Kenyon College; Key Club Service Scholarship; St. Francis Xavier Scholarship, Xavier University. • Michael Inderhees – University of Cincinnati. Cincinnatus

Scholarship and Marvin P. Kolodzik Business Scholarship, University of Cincinnati; Achievers Scholarship, Northern Kentucky University. • Alexander Jagoditz – University of Cincinnati. National Merit Special Scholarship Recipient. Cincinnatus Scholarship, Marvin P. Kolodzik Business Scholarship and Christos P. Demakes Legacy Scholarship, University of Cincinnati. • Benjamin Jelen – Ohio State University. Provost Scholarship and Coffee Scholarship, Ohio State University; Merit Scholarship, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. • Bradley Kummer – Ohio University. Gateway Excellence Scholarship, Ohio University; Ohio Merit Scholarship, Miami University; Provost Scholarship, St. Louis University. • Benjamin Leonhardt – Ohio State University. Miami University Grant; Key Club Service Scholarship. • Michael Matthews – University of Cincinnati. Class salutatorian. National Merit Scholar. UC21 Scholarship, Engineering Scholarship and Cincinnatus Century Scholarship, University of Cincinnati. • David Mertz – University of Rochester. Presidential Scholar Award, Tulane University; Wilder Trustee Scholarship and Rochester University National Grant, University of Rochester. • Christopher Overberg – Ohio State University. National Merit Commended Student. Provost Scholarship and Hendrix Engineering Scholarship, Ohio State University; Waldvogel Scholarship, Miami University. • Phillip Peter – University of Cincinnati. Cincinnatus Scholarship and Electrical & Computer Engineering Scholarship, University of Cincinnati; National Scholars Award, University of Louisville. • Zak Schneider – Northern Kentucky University. Scholars Award, Otterbein College; Wright State University Scholarship; University of Cincinnati Scholarship. • Lee Southwood – University of Cincinnati. Cincinnatus Century Scholarship, University of Cincinnati; Miami University Grant; Ohio Merit Scholarship, Miami University. • Justin Streicher – University of Cincinnati. National Merit Commended Student. Choose Ohio First Scholarship and Cincinnatus Scholarship, University of Cincinnati; Xavier University, Scholarship. • William Witzgall – Michigan State University. Distinguished Freshman Scholar, Ohio Spartan Grant and Collegiate Scholarship, Michigan State University.

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We are reminded of a very important lesson in patience in Exodus 13:17: â&#x20AC;&#x153;And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, Lest peradventure the people repent when they see war, and they return to Egypt:â&#x20AC;? Why did God lead them the long way? The answer is simple â&#x20AC;&#x201C; God is never in a hurry! Consider some reasons why God is never in a hurry: 1. God is eternal - Psalm 90:2 2. God is in total control â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Luke 1:37 3. God knows us and patiently works with us â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 Peter 3:8,9 Often we become impatient with God when we are recovering from the effects of our sins or unwise decisions and we want God to fix everything real fast. Warren Wiersbe, author and Bible teacher, said this: â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are no shortcuts when it comes to solving lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s problems. I have marveled at how long it took someone to create a problem and yet how quickly they expected the preacher and God to solve it.â&#x20AC;?

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Colerain Township resident Catherine Mollmann, a graduate of Ursuline Academy, has received a $10,000 scholarship from Northrop Grumman Xetron. She was selected by a five-judge panel of Xetron employees that reviewed 41 applications. The award is given to support promising students to intend to pursue a career in an engineering-related field and live in communities where Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems are located. Mollmann plans to attend St. Louis University. She is pictured receiving a check from Northrop Grumman Xetron site director Martin Simoni.

New leaders

Rick Sollmann, right, has been named the new principal of Roger Bacon High School. Sollmann, a 1968 Bacon alumnus, has taught math at the school for the past seven years and served as alumni director for three. He formerly worked for the Northwest Local School District, including a stint as principal of White Oak Middle School. Jim Rice, Bacon class of 1975, is the school’s new director of institutional advancement. Rice returns to Roger Bacon after a 15-year career as a development consultant and entrepreneur. His first 10-year term at Roger Bacon, from 1985 to 1994, included roles as a teacher, coach and development director.

The Roger Bacon class of 2009 accumulated over $5.6 million in merit-based scholarships. Over 52 percent of the class of 138 students earned the scholarships, the highest percentage of students in a class to receive scholarships in the school’s history.

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and Doug Powell, and York is the daughter of Allison and Guy York, all of Colerain Township. • Thirty-three McAuley students and 2009 graduates have earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their achievement on the college-level advanced placement program exams. Students took AP Exams in May. Lindsay Reder, Ann Marie Ruhe and Brittany Turner, all 2009 grads, were granted the status of AP Scholar with Distinction, receiving average grades of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of the exams. Eight students were granted AP Scholar with Honor status, receiving average grades of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of the exams. Recognized were 2009 graduates Alissa Cost, Jenna Cost, Amanda Fette, Elizabeth Hiller, Julie Krechting, Lauren Schultz and Juliann Schwieter, and senior Megan Whitacre. Twenty-two students were designated as AP Scholars, receiving grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. Named AP Scholars were 2009 graduates Elizabeth Ashley, Lisa Beyer, Rachael Blum, Maria Broerman, Elizabeth Eveleigh, Mary Hautman, Danielle Kirk, Robin Koehlke, Laura Krueger, Erin Leahy, Rebecca Lynch, Abbigail Pille, Kelly Roden, Alexandra Sampson, Jessica Weber and Michelle Yung, and seniors Cynthia Dickman, Elizabeth Helpling, Kelly Schmidt, Rebecca Schmidt, Charity Winburn and Abagayle Witzgall. McAuley currently offers 12 AP classes: calculus ab, English literature, United States government and politics, Latin virgil, chemistry, physics b, French language, biology, U.S. history, European history, Spanish language and psychology.

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Volleyball team serves others

The Northwest High School Volleyball program has committed itself to participating in at least one service project a month. In August, the varsity volleyball program traveled to Welch Elementary School for an hour a day, the first week of school, in order to help the elementary students to get to their bus spots, and to help the car riders have a successful transition back to school. They also stayed after their long August practices and helped the maintenance department check all Northwest High School lockers to make sure they were functioning properly for our first week back. In September the Northwest Volleyball Program in Collaboration with the Colerain High School Volleyball Program pulled together to raise thousands of dollars for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer foundation. In October, the Lady Knights Volley Program, including the Pleasant Run volleyball teams, will participate in the Walk to Defeat ALS “Lou Gehrig’s” disease at Winton Woods park. The girls set their own program/team goal of $750. The program has already raised more than $1,000.

Northwest grad aids in NKU win

Amanda Mason’s goal late in the second half gave the Northern Kentucky University women’s soccer team a 1-0 win against Bellarmine on Sept. 13, at the Town & Country Sports Complex. Mason, a sophomore who graduated from Northwest High School, has netted three gamewinning goals this season. Mason snapped the scoreless contest with at the 78:27 mark by drilling a shot past Bellarmine goalie Amy Kunowski into the back of the net. After NKU attempted a shot, Mason chased down the loose ball in the box and finished with her third goal of the season. NKU goalie Rachael Wood recorded the shutout and finished with three saves. Bellarmine finished with a 10-9 edge in shots attempts, but NKU controlled field position much of the second half and held an 8-3 advantage in corner kicks. NKU improved to 4-1 overall, 2-1 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Bellarmine dropped to 3-1 overall, 1-1 in the GLVC. The Norse advance to 111-1 all-time against Bellarmine, with the only setback to the Knights coming in 1997.

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Northwest falls to top-ranked Turpin By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

After its first 3-0 start since 1990, the Northwest High School football team simply didn’t have any answers for top-ranked Turpin. The Trojans blanked the Knights 23-0 at Northwest Sept. 18. “Turpin is the type of program we aspire to be,” Northwest head coach Jeff Neal said. “(Turpin head coach) Rob Stoll is a class guy.” Turpin was able to do what others teams haven’t this year – keep Preston Brown in check. Brown, a UC-recruit, entered the contest with 547 rushing yards and 11 total touchdowns in just three games. But the Trojans limited him to 72 yards on 12 carries. Northwest, meanwhile, struggled to stop the run, as Trojan junior running back Will Stocker carried 19 times for 137 yards and a touchdown. Neal ackowledged that it would have been special for his senior class – which won just three games combined in 2007 and 2008 – to knock off the No. 1 team in the city, but he refuses to measure success by any one game. “Every game is important, but it’s a 10-week season,” Neal said. “We’re still taking it one day at a time, one game at a time.” Northwest (3-1) started 3-0 for the first time in 19 years after a 14-7 win at Little Miami Sept. 11. The Knights held the Panthers to 79 rushing yards and didn’t allow a score until midway through the fourth quarter. “Our D played a lightsout ball game,” Neal said. “They did a great job against a great offense. The score was close throughout, but the kids never panicked. They believed in what we wanted them to do.” Northwest took a 7-0

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Northwest High School senior quarterback Cameron Bryant looks for yardage against Turpin Sept. 18. Northwest lost 23-0. lead in the first quarter on a 26-yard touchdown run by Brown, who carried 28 times for 111 yards. “We gave the ball to Preston, and he was a workhorse for us,” Neal said. “Our O-Line did a great job.” Northwest ran the ball on nearly 87 percent of its snaps, but that didn’t stop senior tight end Landis Coulter from having a huge game through the air; he caught four balls for 74 yards – including a 32-yard reception – and scored a third-quarter touchdown to give the Knights a 14-0 lead. “He had four huge catches throughout the game,” Neal said. Despite the loss to Turpin, Neal is grateful for the support the community has given him and his team thus far this season. “The biggest thing is, you hear from people you haven’t heard from in awhile – family, friends, alumni, former coaches,” he said. “I want our kids to

appreciate the history of (Northwest).” The Knights play at Glen Este Sept 25.

Elder 23, La Salle 13

In the end, a 14-point deficit and three interceptions were too much to overcome. The La Salle High School football team lost 23-13 in front of its home crowd to league-rival Elder, the topranked team in the city. “I thought it was a great team effort,” Lancer head coach Tom Grippa said. “Elder is No. 1 in the state and No. 3 in the country, and I’m sure no one thought we would play them this close.” But they did. Trailing 14-0 in the second quarter, La Salle got on the scoreboard after a threeyard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Drew Kummer to senior Zach Abbatiello. With hit team trailing 17-7 later in the quarter, Kummer plowed into the

endzone from two yards out to pull the Lancers within 17-13. Elder, however, yielded nothing more. Senior Jake Fishburn picked off Kummer three times – including one on the Panther two-yard line with under three minutes to play – as La Salle was held scoreless after halftime. “In the second half, we just couldn’t get our offense going because of the turnovers,” Grippa said. The Panthers, meanwhile, opened the third quarter with a touchdown drive, which culminated with a 15-yard touchdown catch from Indiana University-recruit Tim O’Conner from senior quarterback Mark Miller. “(Elder’s) a little bit better than us,” Grippa said. “We’re close, but they’re better.” The Lancers struggled to keep the Elder ground game in check, as Panthers’ junior running back Ben Coffaro rushed 28 times for 146 yards and a touchdown. Still, Grippa was proud of his team’s effort. “We weren’t sure what kind of a football team we had going into tonight, but I think we know now we’re a good team,” he said. “I’m proud of our kids. We battled with them, and we were very physical.” La Salle hosts Lima Senior Sept. 25. “We need to keep improving,” Grippa said. “But I really think our best football is ahead of us – not behind us.”

Colerain 48, Lakota East 24

The Cardinals are back to .500 after running roughshod all over Lakota East, amassing 558 yards

on the ground. Junior running back Tyler Williams led the way, carrying 11 times for 219 yards – an average of 19.9 yards per carry – and a touchdown. He also returned a punt 63 yards for a score. Senior quarterback Greg Tabar also got in on the act, rushing 11 times for 108 yards and three touchdowns. Colerain (2-2) plays at Hamilton (1-3, 0-1) Sept. 25.

St. Xavier 43, Louisville Trinity 13

The Bombers led 27-0 after the first quarter and 43-0 by halftime. The 43 points allowed by Trinity were the most in one half in school history. St. Xavier senior Luke Massa was six-of-eight passing for 101 yards and three touchdowns – all before calling it a night late in the second quarter. Most of Massa’s yards came on a 60-yard touchdown strike to senior wide receiver Will Carroll. The Bombers amassed 307 total yards, 206 of which were on the ground. Senior running back Nate Ley led the way with nine carries for 78 yards, while junior Daniel Braswell and sophomore Conor Hundley combined for 81 yards and two touchdowns. St. Xavier (4-0) plays at Highlands (5-0) Sept. 25.

Mount Healthy 23, Walnut Hills 13

The Fighting Owls (3-1) host Milford (3-1) Sept. 25.

Roger Bacon vs. Carroll

The game, originally scheduled for Sept. 18, was postponed until Sunday, Sept. 20, after deadline. The game was rescheduled because as many as 22 Roger Bacon players exhibited flu-like symptoms last week. The Spartans play at Fenwick Sept. 25.

Team-first Bombers aim for GCL title By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

The St. Xavier High School soccer team – which includes David Strawser of Monfort Heights – has seen this script before. “It’s kind of a typical St. X soccer story,” head coach Henry Ahrens said. “We’re not really built around superstars. I don’t know if we have a legitimate D-I player; (senior midfielder) Chris Nam may be the closest we have to that. So we’re building around the team concept. Everyone must play together. We don’t have the widest margin for error and can’t rely on talent to get by, so we have to work pretty hard.” The Bombers (4-3, 1-0 as of Sept. 16) are doing just that. They opened the season with a pair of 1-0 wins over Lexington Catholic and Toledo St. John’s before dropping three straight matches to tough opponents; they lost 1-0 to Cleveland St. Ignatius, which is ranked No. 1 in Ohio and No. 3 nationally; they fell 2-0 to Lakota West, which is ranked No. 1 in the

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St. Xavier High School sophomore defender Ethan Frey uses his head to move the ball past Roger Bacon midfielder Mark Vetere (4) and into scoring position. St. Xavier won 6-0. city; and they fell 4-1 to Fairfield, which is ranked No. 3 in the city. Ahrens was pleased with his team’s effort against St. Ignatius and Lakota West,

which scored its first goal with just 15 minutes remaining in the game. “(The Lakota West game) was competitive,” he said. “We got the better end of it

the first half, but they got the better end of it in the second half.” As for Fairfield, however, Ahrens was disappointed with St. X’s showing. “The one game where we weren’t happy with our effort was the Fairfield game,” he said. “After the Ignatius game, we said we’d make that our standard for competition, and we didn’t uphold that against Fairfield.” In fact, the Bombers allowed more goals against Fairfield (four) than they have in their other six games combined (three). “I think we’re still finding our identity,” Ahrens said. “We’re playing some tough opponents, so there’s bound to be some ups and downs.” Since losing to Fairfield, the Bombers have won 3-0 over Badin and 6-0 over Roger Bacon. Leading St. X is senior Josh Kellam of Pleasant Ridge, who has posted shutouts in all four of the Bombers’ wins. “He made some big saves in our two wins to start the season,” Ahrens said.

Also contributing are seniors Chris Nam (M), Jack Wells (M), Connor Sambrookes (D) of Symmes Township and Max Bucher (D). “Our defense has been more of a strength than offense,” Ahrens said. “We’re still searching for leadership. Even though we’re a senior-heavy team, we don’t have a lot of experience. Some of our guys didn’t start last year or were playing JV. But I’ve really been impressed with the seniors’ desire to work hard.” Ahrens said the Bombers’ top priorities are gaining experience, improving their communication skills and getting more continuity on offense. Ranked No. 7 in the city, St. X is currently atop the Greater Catholic LeagueSouth division, as showdowns loom against La Salle (Sept. 19), at Moeller (Oct. 3) and at Elder (Oct. 17). The Bombers, which won the GCL in 2008, are hoping for a repeat performance. “We hope to be there at the end,” Ahrens said.

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Spartans looking for turnaround By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

The Olympian Club Outlaws celebrate defeating the Campbell County Colts 12-4 and 3-2 in a double header to win the class B1 Waite C. Hoyt City Campionship Aug. 4. The Outlaws went 15-0 in the regular season. In third row are Coach Danny Eggers, Cody Roberson, Connar Wilson, Anthony Bell, D.J. Huegel, Kevin Smith, Carter Gehring and Coach Mike Bender. In second row are Josh Daniels, Korey Barton, J.T. Hood and Demonte Lewis. In first row are Nate Bender and Alex Vanover.

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Roger Bacon High School midfielder Zach Kayes (10) attempts to push his dribble past St. Xavier senior midfielder Christopher Nam (8). Arszman, who has also been impressed with the play of senior defender Matt Schaeffer, said that winning a GCL-Grey title is still a possibility.

“Winning our division can be done,” he said. “We’ll get better as the season goes on. I really think we’re on the verge of turning the corner.”

BRIEFLY This week in soccer

• Colerain High School boys tied with Elder High School 1-1, Sept. 12. Ryan Thiele scored Colerain’s goal. • Northwest High School girls shut out Withrow High School 7-0, Sept. 12. Northwest advances to 1-3-2 with the win. Russell made one save for Northwest. Kiara Elliott, Ashley Moore, Kelsea Arvin, Hanna Lipps, Erin Bates, Cortney Evans and Katie Nesbitt scored Northwest’s goals. • McAuley High School girls shut out Purcell Marian 5-0, Sept. 14. Makenzie Shanks, Emily York, Abby Osborne, Madi Frey and Brianna Doxsey scored McAuley’s goals. Kortney Pifher was McAuley’s keeper. McAuley advances to 5-0 with the win. • St. Xavier High School boys shut out Badin High School 3-0, Sept. 14. John Wegman made one save for St. X. Christopher Nam, Brooks Green and Max Bucher scored St. X’s goals. • Colerain boys beat Hamilton High School 2-0, Sept. 15. Kevin Walker and Connor McGee scored Colerain’s goals. Colerain’s Mitch Revetta made seven saves. Colerain advances to 1-2-3 with the win. • St. Xavier beat Roger

Bacon High School in a 6-0 shutout, Sept. 15. Drew Eckhoff and John Wells scored two goals each and Alexander Brokamp and Maxwell scored one goal each. Kevin Wegman made three saves for St. Xavier. St. X advances to 4-3 with the win. • Colerain girls beat Hamilton in a 5-0 shutout, Sept. 15. Rachel Alvis scored two goals and Alex Wagner, Brenna Davidson and Miranda Waltermann each scored one goal for Colerain. Kaitlen Yeary made one save for Colerain. Colerain advances to 23-1 with the win.

This week in cross country

McAuley High School came in first in the large school group at the Princeton Cross Country Invitational, Sept. 12. McAuley’s Danielle Pfeifer came in first at a time of 20:19. McAuley’s Sarah Pierce was second with 20:42. Colerain was second at 44, Anderson was third at 51, Beavercreek was fourth at 51, Mercy was fifth at 157, Princeton was sixth with 176, Lakota West was seventh at 202.

This week in girls’ tennis

• McAuley High School beat Loveland High School 32, Sept. 14. McAuley’s Hannah Davis beat Sullivan 7-5, 6-4; Maria Lupp beat Pitman 6-3, 7-5; Andrea Heckle and Sarah Herman beat Mack and Hoderlein 6-1, 6-2. • Colerain High School beat Middletown 4-1, Sept. 15. Colerain’s Amanda Herring beat Emma Phillippe 6-4, 6-7, 6-0; Katy Feldman beat Alisha Ferguson 6-3, 3-6, 7-6; Carli Colina and Hannah Curtis beat Hannah Wireman and Jacqueline Williams 7-6, 7-0 and Asha Underiner and Rachel Laughlin beat Chelsey Capo and Tamika Tompoulidis 6-4, 6-4. • McAuley beat Oak Hills High School. 3-2, Sept. 16. McAuley’s Andrea Heckle beat Katelyn Gilkey 6-4, 7-6; Hannah Davis and Gruenwald beat Maddie Bieber and Megan Wittich 6-1, 6-2 and Katrina Baker and Zoe Widmer beat Jamie Frolicher and

Kate Huber 6-0, 2-6, 6-1. McAuley advances to 6-7 with the win. • Colerain beat Fairfield High School 3-2, Sept. 17. Colerain’s Katy Feldman beat Jenna Landers 5-7, 7-6, 6-3; Carli Colina and Curtis beat Dallas Harris and Morgan Flaker 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 and Rachel Laughlin and Asha Underiner beat Emily Morris and Heather Scott 7-6, 6-3. Colerain advances to 5-7 with the win.

This week in golf

• Colerain High School’s John Frank shot five over par 41 on the front nine at Miami Whitewater, Sept. 14, helping the Colerain Boys beat Hamilton High School 169-179. • Northwest High School’s Heather McKee shot 13 over par 48 on the front nine at The Mill, Sept. 14, helping her team beat Little Miami 209215. • Northwest boys beat Mount Healthy 192-240, Sept. 15. Northwest advances to 44 with the win. • St. Xavier High School’s Mark McLean shot 1 under par 35 on the back nine at Blue Ash Golf Course, Sept. 16, helping his team beat Moeller 153-171. • Colerain’s Austin Kyle shot 2 over par 38 on the front nine at Miami Whitewater, Sept. 16, helping the Colerain boys beat Oak Hills High School 166-169. • McAuley High School’s Anna Ball shot 1 over par 37 on the Red Course at Glenview, Sept. 16, helping McAuley beat Kings High School 162-165. McAuley advances to 13-4 with the win. • Colerain’s Taylor Smith shot 4 over par 39 at Eagle Creek, Sept. 17, helping the Colerain girls beat Princeton High School 190-225. Colerain advances to 5-7 with the win.

This week in girls’ volleyball

• Colerain High School beat Northwest High School 25-14, 25-15, 25-16, Sept. 14. • Colerain beat Hamilton High School 25-20, 25-21, 2513, Sept. 15.

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The Roger Bacon Spartans’ soccer season thus far can be summed up as follows. “We were competitive in three games,” Roger Bacon High School boys’ soccer coach Dick Arszman said. “In the other two, not so much.” Unfortunately for the Spartans (0-5, 0-1 as of Sept. 16), all five games ended in losses. They lost 2-1 to Wyoming, 3-1 to Cincinnati Country Day, 5-0 to Winton Woods, 2-1 to Finneytown and 6-0 to St. Xavier. “We’re struggling,” Arszman said. “More than anything, it’s a lack of numbers and depth. We don’t have a lot of subs.” Senior midfielders Jordan Jatzek and Mark Vetere are the top players for Roger Bacon. “They’re the two best that I have,” Arszman said. “It just takes time to get everyone on the same wavelength.”

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Has there been a decline in civility at town hall meetings and public meetings in general? If so, why is this happening? “The rage going on at Town Hall meetings reflects the feelings of most Americans. Whether Republican, Democrat, white or African American etc., most citizens are very frustrated. Versus other down turns in America, this latest one can be blamed almost exclusively on the government’s incompetence. The deregulation of the stock market, followed by a lack of sub prime loan scrutiny allowed the flow of toxic assets. That failure, followed by bail-outs as a reward for the incompetence leaves most of us sick. Now an incompetent government feels ready to handle health care. Some how that is the blind leading blind. I vote for term limits and hope most of these politicians are not voted back in. Go Figure!” T.D.T. “Unfortunately, yes, there has been a decline in civility at town halls and other public meetings. It is undoubtedly politically motivated. It’s sad to think that this is what they are teaching our children; as how to accomplish anything for the common good. The behavior is not only childish, It has been rude and prone toward violence. Most people want to hear the facts and debate the issues, not just listen to someone screaming obscenities and name calling. I hope this is not the new America. They have turned off a lot of people by this behavior. Where are the statesmen?” A.T. “Yes, outbursts are becoming the norm at town hall meetings! Half-truths about all issues has become the norm from politicians. We are tired of being lied to by both the democrats and republicans. Take the health care issue. Congress and all government workers have a premium health care system. I feel that I deserve it more than they do since I am not part of the problems we are experiencing. They do not deserve it or have not earned it. However, they are the problem!!!! Congress says that all Americans must be signed up to the proposed sub-par health care program, for it to be financially viable for it save money. So why are they not signing up for it? Take the election campaign between Obama and Clinton. Essentially, he indicated that she was not worth much as a politician. Yet, she was the first cabinet member that he selected. He was asked on TV about his new improved view of her. Basically, he stated, that was the campaign and you say things you don't really mean. How can we believe anything any politician says. Vote incumbents out of office at every election until they learn they work for the American people, not for their political parties or the lobbyists!” L.M. “Please correct me if I am wrong, but more than one elected politician was rude to President Bush when he spoke to Congress, but the media didn’t care. Now that a Republican did the same, the media is in an uproar. In regards to public meetings such as the recent Tea Parties, it is my understanding that they have been very civil and those attending were very responsible for their own behavior - and the media did-

Next question What new or returning fall TV show are you most looking forward to watching? Why? Every week The Northwest Press asks readers a questions that they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to northwestpress@community press.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. n’t mention them. I understand the Town Hall meetings have been less than serene, but I understand that many people feel that they are being lied to and the country that they love is being ruined, so tempers are going to flare.” D.K. “Our society has changed over the past few years and it’s indicative off how our society has gone from being respectful to others and not having any decorum about openly expressing themselves. It used to be we were seen and not heard, if we wanted to speak, we raised our hands and waited to be chosen to speak. And when we’d speak, we respected those whom we addressed. Now, it seems as if this sort of malicious outspoken disrespectful opposition is seen as customary. That is just what we’ve seen as even those who address the President, to MTV awards. Some just feel they have the right to be disrespectful.” G.D.W.

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Representatives from the Skyline Community Action Committee presented Colerain Township Trustee Bernie Fiedeldey with a get well card from youngsters at the Skyline Community Center’s camp program at the Aug. 11 board meeting. Fiedeldey has come to talk with the campers for a number of years, but health issues prevented him from participating this year. From left are committee member James Hankerson Sr., Fiedeldey and committee member James Emmerson.

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“I believe this is due to people’s concern about a growing intrusion of the federal government into their lives – we want less government, not more. The current trend toward socialism is frightening and angering many people. We are supposed to be a government ‘of the people’ - this has been lost and must be recaptured. Far too many of our elected officials are lacking in any type of character or moral integrity - one of our current local first term Congressman is a tribute to this. How long will people let this go on? Let us hope, that many of our current, local, state and federal, first term elected officials do not get a second term. It is our choice … take back control … make them listen to ‘we the people.’” N.W.S.

That is the key to understanding the health care debate. If Washington can control us through looking at our tax reports, medical files and other private information to establish whether a procedure is to be allowed, we no longer own our bodies. The doctor-to-patient relationship will have a bureaucrat in between on a frequent basis, especially for the elderly and very young. There is too much information to deem it otherwise. A key advisor on how to cut expenses for the health care program, Dr. Emanuel, has written in terms of a life year quotient. This means that, while we are productive serfs, we get better health care. Before or after we are productive tax paying serfs, we don't

“There appears to be lately a decline in civility in town hall and public meetings in general. Is it sign of the times as Nightline might call it? What a shame! We seem to have lost track of what is proper when angry and frustrated. It takes less muscles to speak calmly and nicely. And often more effective. Yelling and screaming aren’t the marks of a civilized person. Hear that: Serena Williams. Worst was walking on stage (referring to musician Kanye West ) where he had no business to be and grabbing a microphone to take the floor from someone (singer Taylor Swift) and announced his own award. Rude, rude. Talk about the height of rudeness: representative of the people Wilson shouting to the President of the United States in the Halls of Congress. He ought to be censured. (Locally, Commissioner David Pepper and Coroner O’dell Owens had a bit of a showdown recently. I heard they did shake hands afterwards. So that’s better.) Gosh, we all should consider re-taking Civics & Good Conduct 101 – from the littlest amongst us to the luminaries in Congress. L.B.

Air pollution still a growing concern Since the passage of the Clean Air Act in 1963, the nation’s air has become remarkably cleaner, the Greater Cincinnati area included. The number of smog alerts in the area has dropped drastically in the past 10 years from 27 days in 1999 to only three days thus far in 2009. And harmful chemicals like smog and soot are less pervasive throughout the whole country. However, scientific research has revealed even minimal exposure to air pollution can be dangerous. The increased effects of global warming and inefficient use of energy continue to generate less than ideal air quality, especially here in the Tristate. The Air Quality Management Division of the Hamilton County Environmental Services said that smog, once considered only a problem during the summer, could become a problem during winter months due to tightening air control standards. “While we have made great progress in reducing air pollution in the Tristate, it is crucial we continue the effort,” said Steve Pendery, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana

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Regional Council of Governments (OKI) board president and Campbell County judge executive. “Air pollution is still a serious problem in the Tristate and Emily ignoring this issue Feldman puts everyone at Community risk for various problems – Press guest health right now and in columnist the future.” A July study by the American Lung Association ranked Greater Cincinnati in the 25 worst U.S. cities for air pollution based on levels of ozone (aka smog) and fine particulates (aka soot). While there are several forms of air pollution, these two prove to be two of the most dangerous. Both ozone and particulate pollution are serious health concerns, causing irritation to the throat, nose, eyes and lungs as well as decreasing the lungs’ working capacity. The study also noted that air pollution can lead to long-term health problems such as lung diseases, cardiovascular dis-

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eases and diabetes. “Air pollution continues to be a widespread and dangerous problem,” said OKI Executive Director Mark Policinski. “But the problem can’t be solved solely by cleaning up the big industries. It’s a problem that must be tackled by each individual as well.” OKI leads the fight against air pollution in the Tristate with its Do Your Share for Cleaner Air campaign. It suggests many tips for reducing air pollution including small changes that everyone can make to his or her daily routine. These changes include carpooling, riding the bus, cutting back on vehicle trips, conserving electricity, walking instead of driving, refueling after 8 p.m. and using gas-powered lawn equipment after 8 p.m. More tips on how to reduce air pollution and information about Greater Cincinnati’s Do Your Share for Cleaner Air campaign can be found at www.DoYourShare.org or by calling 1-800- 621-SMOG. Emily Feldman is the clean air assistant for the Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Council of Governments.

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It’s been almost two years since Colerain Township started talking about renovating Clippard Park. On Sept. 18, a big part of the plan went from paper to the playground. CVS Caremark’s charitable trust gave the township a $225,000 grant as part of the company’s All Kids Can program to build a Bound-

less Playground, an inclusive play area where youngsters with and without disabilities can play together. And then 150 or so employees of the company came to help put all the GameTime play equipment together. They gathered at Clippard Park at about 7 a.m. and dug in, Literally. The poles needed holes,

and the volunteers dug them. They also assembled the equipment, tightened nuts and bolts and screws, held up pieces of the playground while they were being installed and just had a good time working side by side with GameTime personnel and township parks employees. And they did good work. The playground features wide ramps, elevated sand tables and activity panels,

and musical components in bold, bright colors. Swings will have high backs and the ground surface will keep all areas of the playground accessible to all youngsters. Colerain Township Parks and Services Director Kevin Schwartzhoff said he was amazed at how fast the work went. Many of the workers were done and left before a crane was brought in to place a structure to hold a canopy atop the play

equipment. Frederick Leone, chief executive officer of Boundless Playgrounds said said Clippard Park’s Boundless Playground is the sixth in Ohio. He praised the commitment of CVS Caremark to the projects. “From their company’s executive officers to the workers, there is an incredible amount of support,” he said. “In this economy, it is tough to fund raise, but CVS

has stayed committed. They have been exceedingly generous. Schwartzhoff says the challenge now will be keeping people out of the park until the equipment can be used. The park isn’t set to open until late November, and construction is still ongoing in other areas of the park. Fences, signs and patrols will be used to discourage park visitors until the park opens.

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This apparatus will eventually hold a canopy over the playground equipment. Eventually a crane was used to move it during the Clippard Park Boundless Playground build Sept. 18.

Volunteers from the CVS Caremark program followed up a $225,000 grant with about 150 volunteers to build a Boundless Playground at Clippard Park in Colerain Township last week. The playground is accessible to youngsters with and without disabilities. This is part of a $2 million makeover of the park.

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Kevin Schwartzhoff, director of parks and services for Colerain Township, confers with Bob Griewe, Game Time sale representative during the Clippard Park Boundless Playground build.

Kim Rice, from CVS, Steven Hoge, from Game Time, and Mindy Guthrie, from CVS, consult the plans for the playground. Rod Griffin, CVS downtown, holds up monkey bars during the Boundless Playground build at Clippard Park

It takes a lot of hands to lift a slide up to a platform during the CVS Boundless Playground build at Clippard Park in Colerain Township.

Stephanie Eckert, one of the Gizmo Girls, fastens a gizmo to a pole at the CVS Boundless Playground build at Clippard Park Sept. 18. She is a pharmacy student from the University of Cincinnati helping out at the build.

Greg Moore and Dan Zmurk, both from the Beechmont CVS, work on a twirly seat for the Boundless Playground at Clippard Park.

Mike Graf, from the Mount Airy CVS, Gregg Nowak, from the Colerain CVS, and Nate Henderson, from the Finneytown/Brentwood CVS, lend a hand during the CVS/Caremark Boundless Playground build.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, S E P T . 2 4

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Meet the Candidates, 7 p.m., Forest Park Senior Center, 11555 Winton Road, Reception to follow. Presented by Forest Park Democratic Club. 595-5252. Forest Park.

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.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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. 321-6776. Springfield Township.

DANCE CLASSES

Royal Rounds - Advanced Workshop, 1 p.m., Greenhills Community Church Presbyterian, 21 Cromwell Road,Workshop of higher level round dance movements for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Greenhills.

FARMERS MARKET

Farm Market of College Hill, 3-6:30 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave., Parking Lot. Local produce and homeproduced food. Presented by College Hill Gardeners. 542-0007; www.collegehillfarmmarket.org. College Hill. F R I D A Y, S E P T . 2 5

ART OPENINGS

PRESENCE ‘Encountering God’s Healing Power’, 6-9 p.m.Vocal, choral and instrumental concert at 8 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave.,Atrium Gallery. Exhibit of the arts featuring paintings, photographs and musical compositions by Jessica Bechtel, Linda Crank, Holly Hovater Risch, Barry and Lynn Carlin.Through Nov. 1. Free. 541-5676; www.chpc.org. College Hill.

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Randy Villars Trio, 7:30 p.m., Cincinnati Grill, 4 Endicott St., $5. 742-1900. Greenhills.

MUSIC - RELIGIOUS

Pillar, 7:30-11 p.m.,The Underground, 1140 Smiley Ave., Christian.With Run Kid Run and KJ-52. 825-8200. Forest Park. S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 2 6

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PRESENCE ‘Encountering God’s Healing Power’, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave.,Atrium Gallery. Exhibit of the arts featuring paintings, photographs and musical compositions by Jessica Bechtel, Linda Crank, Holly Hovater Risch, Barry and Lynn Carlin. Free. Through Nov. 1. 541-5676; www.chpc.org. College Hill.

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. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green 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.

COMMUNITY DANCE

International Folk Dancing, 8:30-11 p.m., Twin Towers, 5343 Hamilton Ave., Soft-soled shoes recommended. No partner needed. Instruction 8:30-9:15 p.m. Family friendly. $5 donation. Presented by International Folkdancers of Cincinnati. 541-6306. College Hill.

HOME & GARDEN

Seminars in a Snap: Fabulous Fall Doors, 10-10:30 a.m., White Oak Garden Center, 3579 Blue Rock Road, Learn to make your front door or porch look festive for fall and Halloween. Free. 385-3313. White Oak.

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For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com. Trail to Treasures Art, Craft and Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., New Hope Community Church, 3707 Edgewood Drive, Sale with artists, crafters, rummage sale items, sports items, autographed items and vendors. Baked items and concessions available. Rain date is Oct. 3. Free. 661-2428; www.visitnewhope.org. Green Township. S U N D A Y, S E P T . 2 7

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PRESENCE ‘Encountering God’s Healing Power’, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, Free. 541-5676; www.chpc.org. College Hill.

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.

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

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Saturday Nite Blues, 6:30-10 p.m., Pit to Plate BBQ, 8021 Hamilton Ave., Presented by Pit To Plate BBQ. 931-9100. Mount Healthy.

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Learn all about bees, how to extract honey and how it’s made with the Southwestern Ohio Beekeepers from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Parky’s Farm, 10037 Daly Road. There will be honey available for sale and pony and wagon rides in the Playbarn. The event is free, but a vehicle permit is required to enter the park. For more information, call 521-3276 or visit www.cincygreatoutdoorweekend.org.

NATURE

Honey Harvest, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Parky’s Farm, 10037 Daly Road, Drop-in program. Learn all about bees, how to extract honey and how it’s made. With Southwestern Ohio Beekeepers (without the bees). Honey for sale. Pony and wagon rides available in Playbarn. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Rain or shine. All ages. Free; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-3276; www.cincygreatoutdoorweekend.org. Springfield Township. Leaving So Soon? Trees and Leaves, 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m., FarbachWerner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Amphitheater. Learn to identify 15 tree species. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Rain or shine. Ages 10 and up. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 923-3665 day of event; www.cincygreatoutdoorweekend.org. Colerain Township.

PUBLIC HOURS

Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.7 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.

SHOPPING

Community Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Christ Prince of Peace United Methodist Church, 10507 Colerain Ave., Rain date: Oct. 3. Family friendly. 265-2968. Colerain Township.

EDUCATION

More Than Money Matters Workshop, Noon-1:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1553 Kinney Ave., Trinity Hall. Identify what is most important in your life, set goals and make good financial decisions. Learn to use basic money management tools to help you budget, reduce debt and find money to save. Free. Registration required. Presented by Thrivent Financial. 771-3991. Mount Healthy.

HISTORIC SITES

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.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Job Search Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Consultants teach on topics to help with job search. Participants share leads and resumes. Free. Registration required. 9315777. Finneytown. T U E S D A Y, S E P T . 2 9

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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.

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The Journey of Grief: What Can I Expect?, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Bartholomew Church, 9375 Winton Road, Free. Registration required. Presented by Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio. 241-7745. Finneytown. W E D N E S D A Y, S E P T . 3 0

Sunday Jazz Brunch, Noon, Cincinnati Grill, 4 Endicott St., With The April Aloisio Trio. Music plays 3-7 p.m. $14.99 with brunch; $5 jazz only. Reservations recommended. 7421900. Greenhills.

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. 929-2427. North College Hill.

ART EXHIBITS PRESENCE ‘Encountering God’s Healing Power’, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, Free. 541-5676; www.chpc.org. College Hill.

NATURE

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Swing Dance Class, 8-9 p.m., College Hill Town Hall, 1805 Larch Ave., Studio A. Beginner to intermediate East Coast Swing, with elements of Charleston and Vintage Jazz. $10. Presented by Contemporary Dance Theater. 591-1222; www.cdt-dance.org. College Hill.

MUSIC - JAZZ

Wildlife Watchers, 1-3 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Winton Woods Harbor. Drop-in program. Learn about the animals that call the lake home. Includes testing your animal I.Q. and using spotting scope or binoculars. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Rain or shine. All ages. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.cincygreatoutdoorweekend.org. Springfield Township. Leaving So Soon? Trees and Leaves, 1011 a.m. and 1-2 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Free, vehicle permit required. 923-3665 day of event; www.cincygreatoutdoorweekend.org. Colerain Township.

Adult Autumn History Luncheons, 10 a.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Naturalists in period clothing, 1790s-1830s. Box lunch, quilt pattern craft and walk along Pin Oak Trail. $12, vehicle permit required. Registration recommended. 521-7275. Colerain Township.

COMMUNITY DANCE

EDUCATION

Adult Autumn History Luncheons, 10 a.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, $12, vehicle permit required. Registration recommended. 521-7275. Colerain Township. Veterans Information, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Information for veterans, spouses, widows and dependents involving claims, entitlement and emergency financial assistance. 946-3300. Green Township.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Fall Into Wellness, 5-8 p.m., Mount Healthy Christian Home, 8097 Hamilton Ave., Free health screenings and tips for general healthy living. With Alzheimer’s Association and others. Ages 18 and up. Free. 9315000; www.mthealthyseniorliving.com. New Burlington.

PUBLIC HOURS

Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.7 p.m., Winton Woods, Free fishing, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.

RECREATION

PROVIDED

Halloween comes to Kings Island for adults and kids alike this week. Howl-OFest, family-friendly fun that celebrates the magic of fall, is from noon to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, beginning Sunday, Sept. 27, through Nov. 1. There is trick-or-treating, a dance party and costume parade. For adults, Halloween Haunt begins Friday, Sept. 25, and is through Oct. 31. It features 13 haunted attractions and 500 ghastly creatures. Hours are: 7 p.m. to midnight Thursdays and Sundays; and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visit www.visitkingsisland.com.

Outdoor Archery, 2-5 p.m., Adventure Outpost, Winton Woods, 10200 McKelvey Road, Learn a few of the basics of archery using a compound bow. Rain or shine. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. All ages. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-2345; www.cincygreatoutdoorweekend.org. Springfield Township. Climbing Wall, 2-5 p.m., Adventure Outpost, Winton Woods, 10200 McKelvey Road, Test out your skill on the climbing wall. Rain or shine. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. All ages. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-2345; www.cincygreatoutdoorweekend.org. Springfield Township. M O N D A Y, S E P T . 2 8

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PRESENCE ‘Encountering God’s Healing Power’, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, Free. 541-5676; www.chpc.org. College Hill.

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“The Color Purple, The Musical about Love,” returns to the Aronoff Center for a one-week engagement from Tuesday, Sept. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 3. It is based on the classic Alice Walker novel and Steven Spielberg film. Performances are at 8 p.m. through Saturday; also at 2 p.m. Saturday; and at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $25-70. Visit www.broadwayacrossamerica.com or call 800-982-2787.

Life

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September 23, 2009

Why love treats us the way it does Spouses quickly become surprised to find out what’s underneath love’s charming exterior, and to know it when it’s stark naked and demystified. As Mason notes, over the years love sometimes pulls the rug out from under us, turns the world upside down, or throws a pail of cold water in our faces and says, “You haven’t learned about me yet!” It demands the very best we can offer. And at other times that are just glorious, love teaches us it is the most exquisite thing in the world. When love is demystified and lives with us in the ordinary of every day, it is bothersome at first. We can even become disappointed and disillusioned and start looking for the mystified version again. We’re all seduced at times by the French proverb, “Only the beginnings of love are beautiful” But true love has its own purpose in being so demanding. Its purpose is to gradually transform us and turn us into genuine lovers. That’s why it employs such drastic strategies: asking us to forgive over and over again; to

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be patient with each other and ourselves; to communicate instead of pouting or keeping a cool distance. Later in life, and especially in the next, love will take off its earthly mask and become further demystified. We will recognize that, as

the scriptures say, “God is love,” and that all along he was growing us and teaching us what true love means. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him

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its clothes, stretched out on our bed while eating an apple, and announced it was here to stay. Suddenly, this elusive and mysterious thing called love was not so elusive or hidden. Rather, it became that which cannot be gotten rid of (unless we made the decision to throw it out.) What was glamorous and exciting and sexy now has its days when it is anything but all that. What was a dream is now here and asking daily to be listened to. In “The Mystery of Marriage,” author Mike Mason notes, “The situation with love, now that one is married, becomes comparable to the philosophical question about the dog chasing the car - “What happens if he catches it?” Marriage faces spouses with the same question, “What do you do with love once you have finally caught it?” In a sense, he opines, marriage is a trap. A trap to get us to be brave enough to live with love day after day and to learn what love really is. For God knows, we misunderstand love.

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Life

September 23, 2009

Get your hands on homemade foaming soap

COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD

Foaming soap made with my neighbor Sandy Shelton and her granddaughter, Jalese.

to wash their little hands if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made their own soap.

With the school year in full swing and flu season upon us, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all into the â&#x20AC;&#x153;wash your hands oftenâ&#x20AC;? mode. I thought it would be good to share my recipe for homemade foaming soap. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually been around a while but is sure timely today. Plus by making your own foaming soap, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll save money and be doing your part to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;green.â&#x20AC;? Let the kids help â&#x20AC;&#x201C; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have fun, and be more apt

Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foaming soap

The bonus? More suds with less soap!

Foaming hand soap:

The trick is in the dispenser. You have to use one made for foaming hand soap. I get mine from the dollar store, and after theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re empty I make my own as follows: Wash dispenser well.

Rinse with Rinse again The vinegar bacteria that container.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a couple different fillings. The first filling holds up better, meaning you can fill the puffs and refrigerate them at least several hours before serving; the second filling is more delicate and more creamy.

clear vinegar. and let drain. helps kill any may be in the

Make your soap:

11â &#x201E;3 cups good quality water to 6 tablespoons or so of favorite liquid hand soap. Anti-bacterial or not â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you choose. I use a clear liquid soap and let the kids color it slightly with food coloring and add a few drops essential oil (available from health food stores) to it. Both the coloring and oil are optional. Use a whisk to mix gently. Let sit a few minutes to settle, then pour into your container. ViolĂ ! Your own foaming hand soap.

Fluffy cream puff filling:

This is also good in cream horns, Twinkie-like cakes, etc. Beat together: 1

â &#x201E;2 cup solid shortening like Crisco 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 â &#x201E;2 cup confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar Then beat in 1 cup Marshmallow Fluff

Jane and Carolynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cream puff filling:

And while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at it, go ahead and make a batch of foaming dishwashing detergent. Again, use a dispenser specifically made for this. Follow instructions above for cleaning, etc. The proportions are a bit different: 11â &#x201E;3 cups good quality water to 6 to 8 tablespoons dishwashing liquid (start with 6, check to see how itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working, and add more if needed), plus 2 tablespoons clear vinegar (optional) to cut the grease.

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11â &#x201E;2 cups cold milk 1 (3/4 ounce) package French vanilla pudding mix 1 cup whipped topping Confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar In a mixing bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for two minutes. Refrigerate for five minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Fill cream puffs just before serving; replace tops. Dust with confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar.

Cream puff fillings

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had several requests for cream puffs/fillings for Oktoberfest parties, similar to what Servatiiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s serves. Use your favorite cream puff recipe (I have one on the Web version of this column).

Rita Heikenfeld Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pareve foods are prepared without meat, milk, or their derivatives and may therefore be eaten with both meat and dairy dishes according to the laws of kashrut. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No dairy is correct, but no meat either. Meat can be sneaky; gelatin made from cattle hooves, for instance, is not pareve (probably not kosher either, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beside the point).â&#x20AC;?

Cake tips from Martha

Jane Cervantes is known as the cake and truffle lady and Carolyn Grieme is a Northern Kentucky reader, known as the gingerbread house queen, and good friend. They both use this for their cream puffs.

Foaming dishwashing soap:

â&#x20AC;&#x153;parveâ&#x20AC;? ( o r â&#x20AC;&#x153;pareveâ&#x20AC;?) in your column was only half right.

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From Mark A. regarding â&#x20AC;&#x153;parveâ&#x20AC;? products. Mark says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The definition of

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m taking a cake decorating class at Grant School in Clermont County. Martha Buckler is my teacher and she shared some valuable tips in last nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class: â&#x20AC;˘ Bake cakes and quickbreads at 325 degrees and not at 350 degrees as most recipes state. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to bake them longer but the lower temperature allows them to bake all the way through to the middle without sinking. Especially true for very large cakes. â&#x20AC;˘ To smooth white or pastel color frosting, dip spatula in warm water and smooth over cake. Smooth top first, then sides. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use on chocolate or deeply colored icing as this will leave streaks and spots. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certified culinary professional. E-mail columns@communitypress.com with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchenâ&#x20AC;? in the subject line. Call 248-7130, ext. 356..

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Community

September 23, 2009

BRIEFLY McAuley High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual open house is 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct., 4. All sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade girls and their parents are invited to attend. Student ambassadors will give tours to families; young alumnae will share their success stories; all administrators and teachers will be ready and willing to answer questions; financial aid applications will be available; and entrance test and shadowing registration will be offered. For more information, call Kathy Dietrich at 681-1800, ext. 2272.

Pet blessing

A Blessing of the Animals will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church, 9191 Daly Road, near the corner of Daly and Compton roads. Pets should be on a leash or in a cage. The ashes of beloved pets can be scattered in the St. Francis Animal Memorial Garden. For more information please call 5228628 or e-mail the church at office@ststephens-cinci.org. Free refreshments will be provided for owners and their pets. St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has welcomed many kinds of pets from dogs and cats to opossum, tortoises, rabbits and birds.

Dater, Walnut Hills testing

An entrance examination for Dater and Walnut Hills high schools will be given by appointment only at Dater High School, 2146 Ferguson Road, Saturday, Oct. 3. The exam is given to students currently in sixth through 11th grades in the Cincinnati Public School District. Students passing the exam are eligible for enrollment in seventh through 12th grades for the 2010-2011 school year. The deadline to register is Wednesday, Sept. 23. To schedule an appointment, call the test administration office

at 363-0186.

Flu shots available

Flu and pneumonia shots will be available at the Springfield Township senior/community center, 9158 Winton Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Maxim Health Services will be offering the shots and will bill Medicare Part B or participating health plans for recipients with valid coverage and who provide proper documentation of proof of such coverage. Maxim will provide those without Medicare or a participating health care plan receipts for those wishing to seek reimbursement. Cost for flu shots will be $30 and $45 for pneumonia shots. Those who are members of the Springfield Township Senior Center will have the opportunity to make an appointment for their flu shot by signing up at the center or calling 522-1154. Non-members will be taken on a first come, first served basis. For more information about Maximâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flu shot program, go to www.findaflushot.com.

More recycling

In the first period of 2009 (Jan. 1- June 30), Hamilton County communities increased the tons of residential recycling collected by 115 tons over the same period in 2008. In total, Hamilton County communities recycled 17,389 tons in the first half of 2009. The communities with the largest increases in recycling were: â&#x20AC;˘ Evendale: 24.42 percent increase â&#x20AC;˘ Greenhills: 22.11 percent increase â&#x20AC;˘ Harrison Township: 43.60 percent increase â&#x20AC;˘ Miami Township: 54.17 percent increase â&#x20AC;˘ Montgomery: 43.03 percent increase â&#x20AC;˘ Reading: 30.55 percent increase

â&#x20AC;˘ Sharonville: 17.36 percent increase â&#x20AC;˘ Sycamore Township: 22.59 percent increase â&#x20AC;˘ Terrace Park: 54.57 percent increase For more information about residential recycling in Hamilton County, please contact the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District at 946-7766 or go to www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org.

Church dinner

St. Paul United Church of Christ, 6997 Hamilton Ave., will have an Oktoberfest Dinner 4:30--7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the church. Cost will be $8 for adults with childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tickets available. Included in the dinner will be a quilt show and raffle, handmade basket sale and a church bazaar.

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BRIEFLY Car show

The Colerain Township Citizens Fire Academy presents its second annual Car Show and Dance the on Sept. 26, at the Donauschwaben Society, 4290 Dry Ridge Road. Last year this event donated more than $5,000 to the Colerain Township Fire Department Memorial Fund for Brian Schira and Robin Broxterman. This year, the group’s work will benefit the fire department’s division of public safety, which provides community education for fire safety and fire prevention through school programs and special community events. The cruise-in for cars and bikes is free and will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Donations are appreciated. There will be kids activities, music, beer, cold drinks, food and snacks available. The dance is $15 per person, $25 per couple and will be from 8 to midnight. There will be door prizes, raffles, a cash bar, snacks and music by One the Air entertainment.

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million bond. J u d g e Lisa Allen set his bond on Sept. 12. According to Hamilton County SherNeal iff’s Office detectives, Neal confessed to the allegations to his spouse in a telephone call that she gave the sheriff’s office permission to record. In at least one case, the abuse appears to have been ongoing for the last three years. Neal was scheduled to appear in court Sept. 21.

Project hike

A naturalist from the Hamilton County Park District will lead tree and leaf project hikes along the Pin Oak trail at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve this weekend. The hikes will be at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27, at the nature preserve, which is located at Colerain Avenue and Poole Road. The naturalist will show visitors how to identify at least 20 trees along the Pin Oak Trail.

Detour ahead

Beginning Monday, September 28, Waycross Road on the west side of Hamilton Avenue (U.S. 127) will be closed for approximately 21 days. Traffic can use Civic Center Drive as a detour and access to businesses will be maintained.

Band night

Plan now to attend the grade school band night at La Salle High School on Friday, Sept. 25. The evening begins for boys and girls in grades five

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The Colerain Township Citizens Fire Academy Alumni's Second Annual Cruise-In and 50's-60's Dance will be Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Donauschwaben Society, 4290 Dry Ridge Road. to eight who will meet in the La Salle band room in the De La Salle Center for pizza before experiencing the high school marching band and color guard and the Friday night performance under the lights. Students get in free to the football game. Parents are encouraged to attend. Adult football tickets will be sold at the game. You must RSVP to Brian Fischer at 741-2673 or bfischer@lasallehs.net.

Landfill open house

Rumpke Landfill is inviting the public to have a behindthe-scenes look at the operation on Struble Road. The tour will give residents a chance to learn what happens after the garbage is taken away from the curb. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the landfill, 3800 Struble Road. There will be refreshments, landfill tours, games for children, information booths and prize drawings. Visitors will also be able to see live excavation activities. Photo opportunities will be available for children with the Rumpke mascots, Binny and Binita. Children are also invited to explore the cab of a garbage truck. Reservations are requested. Call 851-0122 ext. 3160.

Campaign kickoff

Jeannette Harrison’s campaign for Springfield Township trustee will kick off with a fundraiser, Break Bread with Jeannette, from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Panera’s, 8420 Winton Rd. Harrison is running to fill one of two expiring terms on the township’s non-partisan board of trustees. A long-time resident of the township, she is marketing manager for Concept to Continuing Operations in Springfield Township. Harrison is serving her third consecutive two-year term on the Ohio Democratic Party’s state executive committee. She is a member of the League of Women Voters, the NAACP, and the Cincinnati Women’s Political Caucus. Other fundraisers for the Harrison campaign are: Friday, Oct. 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Steak Nina Restaurant & Tavern (formerly J&B’s Bar and Grill), 9176 Winton Road, next to Brentwood Bowl. Friday, Oct. 16, 7-10 p.m., bowling at Brentwood Bowl, 9176 Winton Road. Cost of $25 includes shoes and drink ticket. Thursday, Oct. 22, 6-9 p.m., dinner and movie at Frickers restaurant and bar, 1580 Goodman Ave. For information, call 4845823 or 484-5825.

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Writely Sew, a new business of the Aubrey Rose Foundation, will have an open house to showcase the new equipment and facilities at 7805 Affinity Place, Mount Healthy for family and friends on Wednesday, Sept. 23, and the business community on Thursday, Sept. 24. spirit wear item sold, all profits are returned to the foundation, which helps fund our mission.” The foundation assists families with children who have life-threatening medical conditions. In these situations, family unity – crucial to helping a child’s emotional and physical wellness – suffers. Often, the over-

whelming effects of a critically ill child, burdensome expense of complex medical treatments, and great distances that many families travel to receive top-notch care can create a strain on an otherwise strong family. The foundation works to relieve families from financial and emotional barriers by providing temporary assistance. “Our embroidery machines can create highvolume, highly detailed logos and our designed garment machine creates crisp, clear, color-fast designs up to 256 colors in almost any size needed. Whether companies or nonprofits are looking for small runs or for ongoing line of logo wear,

we are able to do the job,” said Jerry Hollenkamp . Founded in 2000, the Aubrey Rose Foundation was created in honor of Aubrey Rose Hollenkamp, a loving, bright, and beautiful child born with serious medical limitations. Aubrey Rose, who overcame many medical hurdles in her brief time with her family, including a heart and double lung transplant at 18 months, died unexpectedly two days shy of her third birthday. To learn more about the Aubrey Rose Foundation, go to aubreyrose.org. Writely Sew is at 7805 Affinity Place in Mount Healthy; phone number 728-2682.

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Springfield Twp. group keeps bike project rolling By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

The estimate is 500 and counting. That’s how many bikes the Springfield Township Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association has fixed up and given away to needy children. Charlie Eberhardt, who is a graduate of the seventh police academy, joked that he made the mistake of “opening my big mouth” six years ago.

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The group used to rely on that recycling and clean up day in the township to get bike donations. With the township budget cuts, that event has been canceled. So, ever resourceful, the group had a special bike drop-off last week. “If folks can’t make it that day, they can reach us through the police depart-

ment to arrange to drop off their bikes,” Eberhardt said. Association President John Wintz said Eberhardt has pretty much singlehandedly kept the project going with the help of Ed Luhn. Eberhardt said once the bikes have been fixed, they are distributed to children through several community social and church agencies. For more information about the bike project, call Springfield Township police at 729-1300.

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About the center Membership is open to senior adults 55 years and older. Annual dues for township residents cost $15. Nonresident membership dues are $20 per year. Thom Scheider, center director, said the mission of the Springfield Township Senior Center is to develop and provide quality programs, services and volunteer opportunities in a supportive environment in order to enhance the quality of life for individuals 55 and better. For more information call 522-1154, e-mail Schneider at tschneider@springfieldtwp.org or visit the township Web site at www.springfieldtwp.org. to those completing a scavenger hunt. If folks like what they see during the open house, the center will offer a oneday membership promotion at $15 for Springfield Township residents and $20 for non-residents. Those joining will receive full membership for the remainder of 2009 all of 2010. For more information about the center, its programs or the open house, call 522-1154.

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Nathan Bader

Nathan Andrew Bader, 20, died Sept. 11. He was a college student. Survived by parents Harry “Matt,” Barbara Bader; siblings Kimberly McBride, Jennifer Calderone, Brian, Joseph, Benjamin Bader; step-siblings Chaz, Elissa, Andrea, Jon Velte; grandparents Jack Corsmeier, William, Jane Bader; girlfriend Carrie Hawes; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by grandmothers Shirley Corsmeier, Mary Bader. Services were Sept. 19 at Vineyard Church Northwest. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Cincinnati Christian School, 7474 Morris Road, Fairfield, OH 45014 or the Benjamin Bader College Education Fund c/o Barbara Bader, 9136 Tripoli Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45251.

Shirley Benjamin

Shirley Benjamin died Sept. 4. She was a member of the Cincinnati Welsh Society. Survived by children Stephen, Christa, Gareth Benjamin, Karla Clark; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Lawrence Benjamin. Services were Sept. 8 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

Lorraine Bower

Lorraine Bower died Sept. 15. Survived by husband Conrad Bower; children Greer, Robin Bower; grandchildren Amanda, MacKenzie, Lucas, Victoria, Eric, Michael, Sele-

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na; sister Eileen Murphy. Preceded in death by siblings Emmett, Erra Lee Winn, Carol Wolfe, Marilyn Snelson. Services were Sept. 19 at Highview Christian Church. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: Highview Christian Church, 2651 Adams Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231.

Joseph Campbell

Joseph H. Campbell, 48, Mount Healthy, died Sept. 14. Survived by mother Patricia Campbell; daughter Tara Campbell; grandson Craig Chad Joseph Campbell; siblings Robert Campbell, Mary Soldano, Carol Penney, Diane Shiplet; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father Henry Campbell, sister Debra Hurley. Services were Sept. 19 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home.

Joseph Castelli

Joseph R. Castelli, 42, Green Township, died Sept. 15. Survived by wife Margie Castelli; daughters Claudia, Maggie Castelli; father Robert Castelli; brother Robert Castelli; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by mother Celeste Castelli. Castelli Services were Sept. 19 at St. James Church. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 7000,

El Segundo, CA 90245 or the Castelli Children Education Fund in care of Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home.

Helen Combs

Helen Kidd Combs, 65, Colerain Township, died Sept. 13. Survived by husband Sam Combs; children Debra Cox, Anita Todd, Samuel Combs, Annetta Hollingsworth; grandchildren Richard, Angela, Mark, Sara, Adam, Justin, Sam, Danny, Amanda, Brian; sisters Joyce, Ruby, Donna; 15 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Paul Combs, grandchildren Matthew, Cannon; two siblings. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home.

Richard Conley

Richard G. Conley, 80, Colerain Township, died Sept. 14. He was an Army veteran of Word War II. Survived by wife Norma Conley; children Dianna Conley-Breitfelder, Robin Conley; grandchildren Don, Daisy, Summer, Sierra; great-grandchildren Korin, Makayla, Sophia, Darron, Trentin, Alana, Dominic; siblings Glenn, Bonnie, Dottie, Janet, Darlene. Preceded in death by son Richard Conley Jr. Services were Sept. 18 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home.

Eleanor Doggendorf

Eleanor M. Doggendorf, 84, died Sept. 7. Survived by daughter Joan Stamper; grandchildren Steven Stamper, Donna Rose; great-grand-

children Jessica, Nicole, Jenna, Morgan Rose, Jackson, Claire, Kate, Elizabeth Stamper. Preceded in death by husband Robert Doggendorf, grandson Jerry Stamper, siblings Ray, Carl, Louis, Joseph, Charles "Babe,” Robert, Helen. Services were Sept. 11 at Arlington Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Frederick Funeral Home. Memorials to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Betty Eckel

Betty Ann Eckel, 78, Green Township, died Sept. 10. She was an educator at Mother of Mercy High School for 22 years. She was a member of Westwood Women’s Club. Survived by cousins Jean Bruns, Elaine Mack, Lois Decker, Patti Osborne and their children Katie, John, Laura; other cousins and friends. Services were Sept. 14 at Our Lady of Visitation. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to Mother of Mercy High School or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Mary Ferneding

Mary Robinson Ferneding, 91, Colerain Township, died Sept. 9 at Terrace View Gardens. She was a homemaker. Survived by children David Ferneding, Nancy Sablosky; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Neal Ferneding, parents Charles, Dorothea Robinson, six siblings. Services were Sept. 15 at St.

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Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge by The Community Press. Call us at 853-6262 for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 242-4000 for pricing details. Martin of Tours. Arrangements by Gump-Holt Funeral Home. Memorials to: Little Sisters of the Poor, 476 Riddle Road, Cincinnati, OH 45002.

Lauretta Gerrety

Lauretta Schneidt Gerrety, 90, died Sept. 4. Survived by children Tim, Mike Gerrety, Patricia Risch, Kate Greiner, Barb Christian; grandchildren Sarah Freel, Erin, Allison Gerrety, Jason Greiner, Ryan Gerrety, Robbie, Carrie Ludlum; great-grandchildren Elise, Eric, Josephine Freel, Chloe Ludlum. Preceded in death by husband Alvin Gerrety. Services were Sept. 8 at St. James Church. Arrangements by Frederick Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

Paul Haggerty Jr.

Paul Timothy Haggerty Jr., 56, died Sept. 5. Survived by daughters Katie Roberts, Erin Haggerty; grandson Tristan; mother Grace Haggerty; sister Christine Koch. Preceded in death by father Paul Haggerty Sr., brother Thomas Haggerty.

Services were Sept. 12 at St. Joseph (New) Cemetery. Arrangements by Frederick Funeral Home. Memorials to: Mount Airy ShelHaggerty ter Alcoholism Council of Cincinnati, 2660 Diehl Road, Cincinnati, OH 45223.

Marian Icard

Marian Jentz Icard, 84, died Sept. 11. Survived by sons Randolph Glidewell, Steve Icard; grandchildren Sondra, Damien, Alicia, Julie, Steven, Emily, Leanna, Mariah; 10 great-grandchildren, one niece and five nephews. Preceded in death by husband Clinton Icard Jr. Services were Sept. 16 at Frederick Funeral Home.

Gerry Kirk

Geraldine “Gerry” Haller Kirk, 81, died Sept. 14. Survived by children Jeffery, Steven Kirk, Rhonda Robertson, Lisa Wittich; grandchildren Michael, Melissa, Maleah, Christopher, Danielle Kirk, Travis Robertson, Braeden, Paige Wittich. Preceded in death by husband James Kirk, sister Virginia Fehr. Services were Sept. 18 at St. Margaret Mary. Arrangements by Frederick Funeral Home. Memorials to: American Lung Association, 4050 Executive Park Drive, Suite 402, Cincinnati, OH 45241.

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DEATHS From B9

Linda Streicher Kleinjohn

Linda Carter Streicher Kleinjohn, 67, died Sept. 4. Survived by husband Edward H. Kleinjohn; son Michael Streicher; stepson Edward W. Kleinjohn; siblings Pat, Jimmy Carter, Mary Jo Harris, Betsy Long; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by first husband C. Louis Streicher, daughter Tammy Erwin.

Services were Sept. 9 at Frederick Funeral Home. Memorials to: American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206 or Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

Richard Lockhart

Richard Lockhart, 71, Green Township, died Sept. 13. Survived by siblings Donald Lockhart, Barbara Burnside; many nieces, nephews and great-nieces

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Liz McPartland

Elizabeth A. “Liz” McPartland, 64, died Sept. 10. Survived by sister Margaret Middleton; nieces and nephews Bernadette Cassidy, Patricia Bambrick, Caroline Gilsenan, Brian, Shawn Clarke, Vanessa O’Donovan, Arlene Fleming; great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by sister Mary Clarke. Services were Sept. 14 at St. Therese Little Flower. Arrangements by Frederick Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Vincent de Paul Society, 1125 Bank St., Cincinnati, OH 45214-2130 or a charity or church of the donor’s choice.

Ann Peters

Ann Elizabeth Peters, 81, Colerain Township, died Sept. 8. Survived by husband Henry Peters; children Ross, Lance, Cameron Peters, Amy Garland,

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Frank Rapien

Frank H. Rapien, 80, died Sept. 12. Survived by wife Joan Rapien; children Frank G., William, Michael Rapien, Karen Bayer, Lisa Minges; grandchildren Laura, Abbey, Maggie, Kevin, Josh, Sally, Samuel, Jamie, Dennis, Bill, Amanda, Sandy, Bob, Jill, Melissa, Mike; sisters Dot Effler, Joan Fluegeman, Mary Ann Wertz, Eileen Kruse. Preceded in death by parents Frank J., Marina Rapien, sister Rose Meiners, twin brother Bill Rapien. Services were Sept. 18 at the St. Anthony Friary. Arrangements by Frederick Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Anthony Friary, 5000 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45223.

Marlene Robinson, 73, Green Township, died Sept. 12. Survived by husband Harry Robinson; children Ann McKenna, Amy Luca, Daniel Robinson; grandchildren Michael, Sean McKenna, Anthony, Abby Luca, Mia, Aiden Robinson; sisters Joy Ehrman, Marie Hodges. Preceded in death by son Michael Robinson, granddaughter Katie Cappel, sisters Helen Meyer, Shirley Dragon. Services were Sept. 19 at St. Jude Church. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Dr. Tim Cripe, Rhabdomysarcoma Cancer Research, P.O. Box 643270, Cincinnati, OH 45264.

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Trudy Tierney; grandchildren Jason, John, Jerrod Smith, Greg Garland, Jessica, Jacob, Brian, Brendan Peters; six great-grandchilPeters dren. Services were Sept. 11 at the Arlington Memorial Gardens Chapel. Arrangements by Walker Funeral Home.

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Elsie Rose

Elsie Holder Rose, 94, Colerain Township, died Sept. 6. Survived by son Dennis Rose; grandchildren Matthew, Daniel Rose, Jamie Canafax, Cynthia Mofield; great-grandchildren Joshua, Elizabeth Canafax, Micayla, Jacob, Logan Mofield, Great, Zachary, Hannah Rose; sister Eureka Johnson. Preceded in death by husband Frank Rose. Services were Sept. 10 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: Crossroads Hospice, 8087 Washington Village Drive, Dayton, OH 45458.

Edward Stanton

Edward H. Stanton, 88, died Sept. 2. Survived by wife Mildred Stanton; children Connie Watson, Edward Stanton; grandsons Matt Tiemeyer, Jeff , Brian, Scott Stanton; 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by first wife Arline Stanton. Services were Sept. 5 at St. Ann. Arrangements by Frederick Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

Marlene Treat

Marlene Fessenden Treat, 76, died Sept. 9. She was a homemaker. Survived by children Rick, Mike, Mark, Rob Malloni, Diane Lauch; brother Dale Fessenden; 25 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Deamus “Nick” Treat, daughter Donna Taylor. Services were Sept. 12 at Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Home.

Esteban Tuazon

Esteban Tuazon, 62, Monfort Heights, died Sept. 11. He was a senior chemist with Arisdech Chemical Company. Survived by wife Beatriz Tuazon; daughter Elaine Milton; siblings Marcelina, Proceso Tuazon, Salome

POLICE REPORTS CINCINNATI DISTRICT 5 Arrests/citations

Mary Ellen Harris, born 1983, intimidation and temporary protection order violation, 2509 Rack Court, Sept. 9. Melinda R. Kiner, born 1975, illegal prescription drug document forgery and deception to obtain dangerous drugs, 5359 Colerain Ave.,, Sept. 11.

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Juvenile Female, 17, theft at 8451 Colerain Ave., Aug. 17. Richard Burkhardt, 45, 4225 East Miami River Road, theft at 10235 Colerain Ave., Aug. 21. 0000357780

Reports/incidents Aggravated arson

Structure set on fire at 2331 Bluelark Drive, Aug. 1.

Aggravated robbery

Front door kicked in, victim threatened with gun and wallet, clothing and currency valued at $1,425 removed at 2930 Jonrose Ave., July 29.

Arson

Mailbox blown up at 8384 Ridgevalley Court, Aug. 12.

Assault

Victim struck and kicked at 9465 Haddington Court, Aug. 21. Victim struck in face at 10780 Invicta, Aug. 1. Victim struck at 9762 Colerain Ave., Aug. 5. Victim shot with paintball at 3207 Struble Road, Aug. 16. Victim struck at 3333 Grovewood Drive, Aug. 15. Victim struck at 8451 Colerain Ave., Aug. 30.

Breaking and entering

ATM machine and currency of unknown value removed at 3210 Springdale Road, Aug. 23. Copper piping valued at $2,700 removed at 7121 Pippin Road, Aug. 27. Garage entered at 10702 Sunliner Court, Aug. 19. Tools valued at $835 removed at 8890 Colerain Ave., Aug. 20. Copper valued at $2,000 removed at 4344 Dry Ridge Road, Aug. 24. Copper piping of unknown value

Visto, Maura Ramos; many nieces and nephews. Services were Sept. 19 at Holy Family. Arrangements by Vitt, Stermer Tuazon & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to Parkinson’s Support Network Group, Holy Family Church or the Hospice of Cincinnati.

Dellaree Walton

Dellaree Turner Walton, 76, died Sept. 15. She was the president of Women of Fire Ministry. Survived by husband Willard “Smokey” Walton; sons Mike, Gary, Bruce Walton; grandchildren Christopher, Kelly, Lauren, Adam, Matthew, Tim; great-grandchildren Shaly, Claire; siblings Wayne, Tom Turner, JoAnn Hensley, Laven Baughn. Preceded in death by brothers Mike, Sam Turner. Services were Sept. 17 at First Christian Assembly of God. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: Bread of Life, 11582 Lebanon Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241.

Robert Young

Robert L. Young, 95, died Sept. 10. He was chief counsel for the Legal Aid Society for 23 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survived by children Keith, Jeffrey Young, Judith Feldmann, Marcia Bays; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Helen Young, son Phillip Young. Services were Sept. 14 at St. John the Baptist. Arrangements by Frederick Funeral Home. Memorials to: Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati, 215 E. Ninth St., Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2146 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

About police reports

The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: • 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. removed at 2974 Banning Road, Aug. 16.

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Burglary

Residence entered and jewelry, TV, game station, clothing valued at $1,900 removed at 2469 Walden Glen Circle, Aug. 21.

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POLICE REPORTS Criminal damaging

Light fixture damaged at 3228 Heritage, Aug. 15. Vehicle scratched at 3238 Compton Road, Aug. 20. Mailbox damaged at 7237 Austin Woods Lane, Aug. 19. Vehicle window shattered at 10874 Aldbough Court, Aug. 15. Cover of grill damaged at 2405 Clover Crest Drive, July 31. Vehicle window shattered at 10032 Menominee Drive, Aug. 15. Vehicle window shattered at 10015 Menominee Drive, Aug. 15. Tire punctured at 2923 Spruceway Drive, Aug. 18. Mailbox damaged at 7237 Austin Woods Lane, Aug. 19. Rock thrown through vehicle window at 9902 Arborwood Drive, Aug. 18. Mustard, ketchup and eggs thrown on door of residence at 2930 Jonrose Ave., Aug. 21. Window shot out of BB at 4597 Poole Road, Aug. 14. Tires of unknown value removed at 2508 Houston Road, Aug. 14.

Criminal damaging/ aggravated menacing

Rock thrown through window and victim threatened at 7510 Pippin Road, Aug. 12.

Criminal mischief

Fire extinguisher sprayed on vehicle at 3493 Statewood Drive, Aug. 24. Eggs thrown at vehicle at 3202 Lillwood Drive, Aug. 12. Paint balls shot at residence at 10112 Seasons Drive, Aug. 16.

REAL ESTATE COLERAIN TOWNSHIP

Blue Meadow Lane: Western Benchmark LLC to NVR Inc.; $60,000. Blue Meadow Lane: NVR Inc. to Lyons Kaycie M. and Kevin C.; $244,225. Blue Meadow Lane: Western Benchmark LLC to NVR Inc.; $62,000. Hunters Ridge Lane: Ackermann/Hunters Ridge LLC to Maronda Homes of Cincinnati LLC; $62,000. 10121 Pottinger Road: Elliott, Constance M. to Warman, Jessica A. and Nathan G. Tilton; $126,000. 10385 Scull Road: Pate, Alice K. and Fish Freeman, Thomas to Fish Freeman, Thomas; $35,000. 11595 Greenridge Drive: Spitzley, Eric and Jennifer E. to Flynn, Tracey A.; $132,000. 12074 Spalding Drive: Household Realty Corporation to Elam, Jason M. and Alicia N. Pilco; $59,500.

12101 Seaford Drive: Young, Earl P. and Rebecca L. to Brecher, Timothy B. and Bonnie M.; $85,000. 2276 Miles Road: Hammer, Scott to Merritt, Shauna R.; $71,900. 2562 Chesterhill Drive: Williams, Juanita V. to Rogers, Matthew D.; $66,500. 2741 Merrittview Lane: Anna, Jefferey P. and Susan E. to The Bank of New York Mellon; $80,000. 2820 Galbraith Road: Mallaley, Thomas and Kimberly to Neighborhood Garage LLC; $138,000. 2842 Kingman Drive: Poll, Ruth L. to Ingham, Anthony; $43,500. 3002 Libra Lane: Roark, Justin M. and Brittany K. to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; $56,000. 3055 Overdale Drive: Faulhaber, Greg A. and Angela M. to Higgins, Michelle L.; $111,000. 3429 Sunbury Lane: Ohmer, Marian I. to Hardy, Josephine; $84,000. 3693 Galbraith Road: Johansing,

Criminal simulation

Counterfeit money passed at 5375 Dry Ridge Road, Aug. 15.

Identity theft

Victim reported at 8451 Colerain Ave., July 30.

Identity fraud

Attempt made to gain credit at 3020 Montezuma Drive, Aug. 19.

Menacing

Victim threatened at 10233 Snowflake Lane, Aug. 9.

Passing bad checks

Victim reported at 8256 Clara Ave., Aug. 17.

Rape

Female victim reported at Poole Road, July 28.

Theft

Checks removed without consent at 3043 Montezuma drive, Aug. 20. iPhone valued at $399 removed at 9501 Colerain Ave., Aug. 22. Vehicle window shattered at 10245 October Drive, Aug. 27. Radio faceplate removed at 10275 Hawkhurst Drive, Aug. 31. CDs of unknown value removed from vehicle at 3130 Regal Lane, Aug. 29. Fountain of unknown value removed at 3263 Rock Acres Drive, Aug. 25. Vehicle entered and CD player of unknown value removed at 3183 Niagara Street, Aug. 22. Catalytic converter of unknown value removed at 7234 Creekview, Aug. 21. Wooden bear valued at $75 removed at 9033 Brehm Road, Aug. 21. Tool bag valued at $545 removed at 3965 Poole Road, Aug. 24.

About real estate transfers Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes.Neighborhood designations are approximate. Charles J. 6 to Johansing, Douglas T.; $104,500. 4230 Endeavor Drive: Living Solutions LLC to Hammelrath, Denise R.; $93,000. 4231 Endeavor Drive: Living Solutions LLC to Hammelrath, Denise R.; $93,000. 4925 Hanley Road: La Salle Bank NA Tr. to Krieg, Kevin T. and Erin E.; $259,500. 5981 Day Road: Ferrall, Edmund R. to Powers, Michael J.; $230,000. 7236 Creekview Drive: Davis, Linda L. to Diliso, Dominic and Debra A.; $57,000.

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Fire extinguisher of unknown value removed at 3081 Deshler Drive, Aug. 22. Merchandise valued at $52.46 removed at 10235 Colerain Ave., Aug. 21. Charger valued at $9/99 removed at 9582 Colerain Ave., Aug. 15. Cell phone valued at $300 removed at 3295 Rocker Road, Aug. 17. Debit card removed and $800 charged without consent at 10170 Colerain Ave., Aug. 20.

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Residence entered and coins of unknown value removed at 8485 Chesswood Drive, Aug. 20. Residence entered at 10965 Colerain Ave., Aug. 12. Residence entered and TV and computer valued at $700 removed at 2485 Ontario Street, Aug. 12. Residence entered and game system, DVDs, games valued at $600 removed at 3265 Rocker Drive, Aug. 10. Residence entered jewelry valued at $3,270 removed at 8525 Eagle Creek Blvd., Aug. 13. Residence entered and food stamps at 2350 W. Galbraith Road, Aug. 20. Residence entered and TV, VCR, dvd player, computer valued at $1,630 removed at 10708 Shipley Court, Aug. 21. Residence entered and couch, TV, bed valued at $1,000 removed at 9308 Jericho Drive, Aug. 18. Residence entered at 2836 Banning Road, Aug. 16. Residence entered and laptop, computer, mixer, TV, guitar, jewelry of unknown value removed at 2659 Niagara Street, Aug. 23. Residence entered and gun, Wii valued at $550 removed at 3252 Rocker Drive, Aug. 28. Residence entered and flatscreen TV, video game system of unknown value removed at 3312 W. Galbraith Road, Aug. 27. Residence entered and flat screen valued at $480 removed at 2831 Breezy Way, Aug. 14.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE By order of the Secured Party, the following property of Michael Jones, 57 Hayden Dr., Cinti, Oh 45218, Ronnie Patton, 11715 Olympia Way Apt. #241, Cinti, Oh 45240, Scott Rake, P.O. Box 1216, Gouldsboro, Pa 18424, Rodney Suesberry, 11651 Norbourne Dr. Apt. #2001, Cinti, OH 45240, Richard Morgan, 833 W. Sharon Rd., Cinti, OH 45240, Brian Warner, 2249 Park Ave., Norwood, Oh 45212, Roger Elder, 112 Danube Dr., Fairfield, Oh 45014, and Kimberly Klett, 1440 W. Kemper Rd. Apt. #1611, Cinti, OH 45240 is located and will be offered at Custom Store & Lock, 1254 W. Sharon Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45240, on Tuesday, September 29th. at 10:30 am. Items to be sold are: Entire contents of storage units B-13, B-16, C-1, C-7, D-4, E-4, F-15, G-13, and H-8. Units sold individually. Items of each unit will be sold as one to highest bidder. Buyer takes all. Cash sales only. Inquires may be made to Custom Store & Lock (513) 7423322. 1908

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Lions Club answers call to volunteer By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Members of the Western Hills Lions Club are challenging area service clubs, business leaders and individuals to sign up to be volunteers in the event of a pandemic of the H1N1 virus. Club members recently met with Tristate Medical Reserve Corps Director Jared Warner and Dr. Steven Englender, director of the Center for Public Health Preparedness at the Cincinnati Health Department, to discuss the virus and the need for volunteers. “Now that the pandemic or novel H1N1 virus is here and moving fast, the Western Hills Lions Club has taken the challenge, signing up to serve as volunteers and are throwing down the gauntlet to other service clubs to take action and follow suit,” said Bob Galloway, second vice president of the Lions Club. Galloway, a Green Township resident, said club

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Bob Galloway, far right, second vice president of the Western Hills Lions Club, listens to Dr. Steven Englender, far left, of the Cincinnati Health Department, and Jared Warner, center, director of the Tristate Medical Reserve Corps, discuss the pandemic H1N1 virus and the need for volunteers. members learned at the seminar that in addition to the typical flu virus, as many as 30 percent to 50 percent of people in Greater Cincinnati may contract the H1N1 virus sometime during the upcoming flu season. “That presents an obvious potential for havoc within our community,” he said. He said education, preparation and the vaccine, when it becomes available, are the best tools to protect oneself from the virus. If there is a pandemic, Galloway said public health officials will need assistance to organize and track the administering of the vaccine, which is where the Lions Club and similar serv-

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Sonny Landreth will be performing Saturday Oct. 3 at the St. Xavier Performance Center at 8 p.m. The concert is part of a series hosted by the Greater Cincinnati Performing Arts Society. Landreth is an extremely competent player in the conventional form, but is most well-known for his signature slide playing. Landreth has developed a technique where he also frets notes and plays chords and chord fragments behind the slide while he plays. He’s also known for his right-hand technique, which involves tapping, slapping, and picking strings, using all of the fingers on his right hand. Playing bottleneck – and exploring the chordal tunings that accompany the style – offered Landreth a chance to find his own voice on the instrument. “From the Reach,” Sonny Landreth’s ninth album, is the first to be released on his own Landfall label. On it, the Louisianabased slide guitar player col-

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Bonita Springs. A "Bit of Paradise" awaits you! Luxury 2 BR, 2 BA condo with all resort amenities. Call now for reduced fall and winter rates! Local owner, 513-520-5094

FT. MYERS BEACH. Two luxury 2 Br, 2 Ba condos (1 corner unit) di rectly on the beach & by golf course. Balcony, pool, hot tub & more! South Island. 2 wk. min. Available Sept.Jan. & early March. 513-489-4730

CLEARWATER - Indian Rocks Beach 2br, 2ba Gulf Front condo. Heated pool, balcony. Many up grades. 513-771-1373, 260-3208 www.go-qca.com/condo

HOBE SOUND. Fantastic 2 br, 2 ba luxury condo on Heritage Ridge Golf Course. 3 mi to Jupiter Island Beach. $2000/mo, 3-4 month commitment. Snowbird Getaway! 513-604-6169

SEBRING - Winner’s Nest In the ! of Florida, near 6 golf cours es! 3BR, 2BA, fully equip duplex incls washer/dryer, 2 car garage. Available daily, weekly or monthly. For rates & availability 863-557-4717

SIESTA KEY. Gulf front condo. Our complex is just 20 ft to the beach! Bright and airy, nicely appointed. All amenities. Cinci owner, 232-4854 On Top Rated Crescent Beach!

VENICE. Beautifully furnished 2BR, 2BA ranch with lake view, ga rage. 5 mi. to Venice Beach. Close to golf courses and Sarasota. $2500/mo. Discount for multiple months. Local owner, 859-746-9220, 653-9602

1-7 Affordable, Deluxe Chalets & Cabin Rentals. Pigeon Forge in the Smokies. Vacation/Dollywood Specials. Free brochure. Call 1-800-833-9987. www.firesidechalets.com

A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge.Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com A Beautiful Luxury Log Cabin Resort minutes from Dollywood & Pigeon Forge! Great amenities, pet friendly cabins. Excellent rates! Call now or visit us online www.hiddenspringsresort.com 1-888-HSR-TENN (477-8366) CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617 GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com

NORTH CAROLINA EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 800-245-7746 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com

OHIO DESTIN. New, furnished 2 br, 2 ba condo, golf, pools, dazzling Gulf view. Available weekly Sept/Oct.; monthly Nov/Dec. 30% off! 513-561-4683 Visit arieldunes.us or twcondo.us

TENNESSEE

Old Man’s Cave/Hocking Hills FREE Parks-Fishing-Flea Markets www.inntownermotel.com Inn Towner Motel - Logan, Ohio 1-800-254-3371 Room rates $45/up

SOUTH CAROLINA

GATLINBURG. Choose a 2 or 3 BR chalet, conveniently located, richly appointed and meticulously main tained. Pet friendly. 877-215-3335 or visit www.marysescape.com www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618

TIME SHARES DISCOUNT TIMESHARES Save 60-80% off Retail! Worldwide Locations! Call for Free InfoPack! 1-800-731-0307 www.holidaygroup.com/cn

HILTON HEAD. Beautiful 1BR, 1BA condo on beach near Coligny. Sleeps six. Great Reduced Rates! Sept-Oct and March-May, $550/wk; Nov-Feb, $400/wk or $900/mo. Call local owner, 513-829-5099 N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com