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Katie Karle, 16, a junior from Springfield Township, winces as she receives her H1N1 flu vaccines administered at Roger Bacon High School Oct. 16. Schools will be one of the primary sites for vaccinations. See story on A5.
Colerain Township has reached agreement with AFSCME Local 3553, the collective bargaining unit representing about 19 employees from the township’s public works and parks and services departments and the senior center. Attorney James Reuter said the three-year contract is retroactive to Oct. 1. The former agreement expired Sept. 30. He said the unit has been in negotiations with the township since mid-September. The contract provides 2 percent
salary increases each of the three years, and raises the employee portion of health care costs from 12 percent to 17 percent. It also caps the cashout amount of sick leave for which a retiring employee can be paid to one quarter’s time or 1,440 hours. The union voted to approve the contract Oct. 5. Colerain Township Board of Trustee President Jeff Ritter said he thought the township negotiated a fair deal and commended the employees who “continue to provide fine service and do a great job for the residents of the township.” The new contract expires in 2012.
Three vie for two seats for trustee By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com
Three people are vying for two seats on the Colerain Township Board of Trustees. Dennis Deters, 34, says he is running because he became frustrated with what he saw happening in government at the federal level and hoped to make a positive difference from the bottom up. “Township government is real grass-roots government,” he said. “I felt like that is where change had to start.” Deters is a lawyer with Haughey and Deters, a firm with offices in Oxford and Fairfield. He says he is a fiscal conservative and says he would come to the office with no agenda other than to keep Colerain Township as a place people want to live and work. Deters says the economy is an issue that will continue to affect the township. “Colerain is in good fiscal shape now, but the county is facing a crisis,” he said. “We have to make sure we continue to make good decisions so we have the best police department and the best fire services. “We have quality people in leadership and we need to make sure they have the equipment and people they need to provide those services.” Deters says economic development is also an important issue, and the township needs to strike a balance between quality and reasonable development, not just on Colerain Avenue but throughout the township. “We need to maintain the quality and diversity of development
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in the township,” he said. Deters says he does not believe government’s job is to make decisions for people. “My directive, if I am elected, will be to follow the will of the people of the township,” he said. Incumbent Jeff Ritter, 45, has lived in the township about nine years. He is completing his first term in office, and says he’s running again because he sees a lot of unfinished business. “There are a lot of challenges but we’ve also got a lot of opportunities,” he said. “I want to protect the quality of life in township, and build and sustain a community where families like mine can live, work and prosper.” Ritter’s goals include getting streetscape improvements built on Colerain Avenue and helping press economic development. He is also concerned about public safety and how possible additional cuts to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office budget could affect Colerain Township. In January, the township police moved to 12-hour shifts in response to discussions of potential patrol cuts. Ritter says the township needs to keep the issue on the radar screen while continuing to identi-
fy efficiencies to control costs and use tax dollars effectively. As he looks back on his first term, he says he is proud of leading the way to Ritter establish an undercover unit for the police department. And he is proud of collaborations that lead to the establishment of the township’s property maintenance code and a strong response to increases in subsidized housing in the community. Ritter is director of planning and governance in the information technology department at Convergys Corp. “Nothing gets accomplished without collaboration,” he said. “The ability to build consensus and collaborate is one of the skills I bring to the board.” Tom Hart, 61, has lived in Colerain Township since 1974. A certified public accountant and partner in Hart and Gersbach Inc. Certified Public Accountants, he served on the board of trustees in 1997. Development is a big issue for the township, Hart says. “We need to maintain the rural character of the township while we reinvigorate the previously developed areas,” he said. “We had some opportunities that slipped by.” Hart says Northgate Mall redevelopment is a concern, but is only the poster child for a deeper problem. “We need economic development to fund the inflationary
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increases and service enhancements for our police, fire, township streets, recreation as well as the schools,” he said. “If we were able to double our assessed valuation, we would be able to cut our real estate taxes in half or provide additional services at a lower per-capita cost.” He says the board needs to develop an environment that entices developers to come to Colerain Township. He points to his record: being a part of establishing and naming the Fourth of July Spectacular, having major input into the Colerain Corridor task force, the completion of Ronald Reagan Highway, the creation of the Dry Ridge Connector, Joseph Road and the extension of the Blue Rock Road southbound drop. “I have my heart and soul in Colerain Township,” Hart said. “My wife and I bought burial plots here. I am not going anywhere. This is my home. I want it to be a community we can all be proud to call home.”
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Local candidates file to run in November When you go into the voting booth – or fill out your absentee ballot – here’s who you will be voting for. Some names on this list will not appear on your ballot depending on what city, township, village or school district you live in.
City of Cincinnati, Mayor - 1 to be elected 4 year term Tom Chandler, Write In Mark Mallory
Chris Monzel Amy Murray Roxanne Qualls Laure Quinlivan Cecil Thomas LaMarque Ward Bernadette Watson Charlie Winburn Wendell Young George Zamary
Brad Wenstrup
Member of Council - 9 to be elected - 2 year term. Jeff Berding Chris Bortz Anitra Brockman Laketa Cole Tony Fischer Kevin Flynn Leslie Ghiz Greg Harris Nicholas Hollan
Colerain Township Trustee - 2 to be elected 4 year term Dennis P. Deters Thomas J. Hart Jeff Ritter
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David Linnenberg Tom Pfahler Tracy Winkler
Springfield Township Trustee - 2 to be elected 4 year term Tom Bryan Jeannette Harrison Joe Honerlaw
Cincinnati City School District Member of Board of Education 4 to be elected - 4 year term Ceair J. Baggett John Banner Melanie Bates Jason Haap Joyce E. Hooks Catherine Ingram Christopher McDowell Eileen Cooper Reed Lisa Schare Mary Welsh Schlueter Curtis A. Wells Vanessa White
Green Township Trustee - 2 to be elected -
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Thomas Kuhns Donald E. Wolf
Hamilton County Educational Service Center Governing Board Member of Board of Education 3 to be elected - 4 year term William A. Brandenburgh, Jr. Francis Fullam William K. Memke
Northwest Local School District Member of Board of Education 3 to be elected - 4 year term. Dexter Harold Carpenter David Denny Pamela L. Detzel Elaine Gauck Fred Hunt
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Hamilton County; additional 1 mill year for continuing operating expenses and capital improvements. • Family Services and Treatment Programs; additional .34 mill, fiveyear levy. • Board of developmental disabilities; renewal and increase, a 4.13 mill, five-year levy • Cincinnati Museum Center; renewal and decrease, a .18 mill, fiveyear levy.
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Three candidates are campaigning to fill two open seats this year on the Green Township Board of Trustees. Incumbent trustees David Linnenberg and Tracy Winkler are running to retain their seats, while challenger Tom Pfahler is hoping to win a spot on the board in the election Tuesday, Nov. 3. Pfahler declined an interview for this story. Information about his campaign can be found Online at www.smartvoter.org and search his name. Linnenberg was appointed to the board of trustees in June 2008, and currently serves as vice chairman of the board. He said he wants to continue serving as trustee and working to improve Green Township so young families stay in the community. An Oak Hills graduate, he said he’s watched too many of his classmates and young families move out of the township to places like West Chester and Mason for the nice restaurants, shops and parks and recreation. “My big goal is to work hard to develop nice parks and bring in those quality restaurants and shops in a cost effective way to the township,� he said. Linnenberg said the biggest challenge the township faces is finances. He said the fiscal problems at the state and county level result in more expenses and costs being passed down to the
township. For example, he said this year the township is paying more for Hamilton County Sheriff’s patrols and the state continues cutting the amount of money the township receives from the local government fund. He said the township must continue to keep a close eye on the budget in order to provide the residents with the services they need at a reasonable cost. “We have some of the lowest taxes in the area and we want to keep it that way,� he said. Linnenberg said he’s enjoyed his time on the board, and he looks forward to the opportunity to keep working with residents on issues important to them. “It’s actually very rewarding to put in a lot of work on a project and see it come through,� he said. Linnenberg, 36, and his wife, Hilary, have two daughters. He works as the director of corporation relations for the University of Cincinnati Foundation. Winkler was elected to the board in November 2005 and is seeking re-election to her second four-year term. She said she would like to continue the work she’s started and keep addressing concerns brought forth by residents. She said her main goal is to make sure the
Winkler neighborhoods in Green Township do not decline, which is why she helped pass the property maintenance code. “Stopping the decline of the older properties in the township is one of the biggest concerns I hear,� she said. “We need to continue to be proactive with our property maintenance code. We’re pretty vigilant about property owners taking good care of their homes and yards.� Winkler said another challenge facing the township is new development, and she said she’s committed to working with developers and residents to ensure every new development is high quality and a benefit to all the residents of Green Township. She said the trustees must continue to be fiscally responsible as well and maintain the low tax rate township residents enjoy. “I really enjoy serving the people of Green Township,� she said. “I love people and I want to take care of them. I truly care about the well being of everyone in the township.� Winkler, 48, is married to Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Judge Ted Winkler. They have three daughters and four grandchildren. Linnenberg
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Four candidates are running for three open seats in the Mount Healthy City School District. Carole Ellis, 68, has lived in the community for 39 years. She is retired with a degree in administrative management. She has been a member of the board since 1980 and is a parent of a Mount Healthy High School graduate. Ellis says she is running for the school board to ensure that the new buildings will proceed as specified. She is also concerned about the education of the district’s children. “We need to enhance children's education, while developing life skills and civic attitudes,� she said. Ellis says state funding continues to be a big issue for the district. She says the continuing impact of the state budget and mandates on the district are challenges. “We need to work with the budget advisory committee and parents,� she said. “We also need more involvement with legislatures and other groups working toward the same goal.� She said if state funding is corrected the school district can fix other things without having to concentrate on school levies. If elected, she wants to make sure the new school buildings open on time and would like to continue working on providing education for each student at his or her own level and would like increase parental support in all school activities. She also wants to make sure funds received are used responsibly. “I am a school board
Ellis Kilgore member who is dedicated to children, parents and citizens through the appraisal of programs and policies,� she said. “It has always been my goal that all children get the best education that is possible.� Emmett Kilgore, 65, says he has lived in the school district for almost 40 years. He retired from the University of Cincinnati as a registered medical technician and serves as a special deputy with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, where he holds the rank of lieutenant. Kilgore has served on the board of education for four years and would like to be reelected because he thinks he still has work to do. “We are moving in a good direction but I think there is still more to be done,� he said. “I would like to see the district get an excellent rating.� During his first term, Kilgore said getting the building project under way has been a positive for the school district. He says the board of education is doing a good job with its money. “We watch the nickels and dimes,� he said. “And I think we always have to look for new places to save money.� He says the biggest challenges facing the district are finances and perception. He says districts need to find ways to get the revenue they need.
Kuhns Wolf And he says the district has to improve its image in the community. “I want the community to see us in a better light,� he said. “In the past four years I have tried hard to save the voters’ money and get the most for the money we spent. I have tried to spend it wisely.� Thomas Kuhns, 65, has lived in the district for about 10 years and operated his barber shop in Mount Healthy for 31. He says he decided to run for the board because he wanted to make the district a better option for his grandson. “And, I want to watch where our tax dollars are spent,� he said. “I want to watch the money.� Kuhns says the district may be getting money from the sale of the old buildings and property owned by the district once the three new schools are open. “I want to make sure that money doesn’t get wasted,� Kuhns said. He says finances are the biggest issue facing the district. Kuhns says he believes you have to be part of the board before you can identify where cuts could be made. “I am concerned we may be top heavy, but I think you have to part of it to really see,� he said. “You have to get in and look around.� If elected, Kuhns says he will make sure the district follows and applies its policies
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Decades ago, Bob and Bud Wert played in the fields around the family home on Galbraith Road. Now, future generations of Colerain Township families will have a chance to enjoy the land. The Wert family grew up at 3460 Galbraith Road, a sprawling property reaching from Galbraith Road almost all the way back to the Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway, with two houses and a garage. It was their grandfather’s farm. Their dad farmed a little, as well. Bob, 82, says he’s still gardening there. Brothers Robert “Bob”
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Hummel said the health department also gets feedback from a number of doctor’s offices. “We feel we are getting a pretty good picture of what’s going on,” she said. She said the health district is working closely with area schools, but any decision to close comes from school officials. “They look at absence levels and the ability to function normally,” she said. “I think at about 20 percent absence, you have to start looking at closing.” She said for closings to be effective, it’s not just classes that need to be canceled.
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and Edward “Bud” Wert, 84, don’t live on the property, which has been vacant four or five years since the death of their sisters, Ruth Wert and Ethel Wert Henderson. So they decided to give it to the community. The 10-acre parcel will be known as the Wert Family Park. Donated to the township, the family’s gift will be a lasting legacy to the community where they grew up. Bob Wert said he would love to see the property developed into a neighborhood park, and says he envisions something like Blue Rock Park in neighboring Green Township, with walking and biking trails, fields and a shelter.
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“It’s the cap,” he said. “The best thing that’s happened in the district in my years on the board. I am really proud and the community should be, too.” Wolf said he ran for the board years ago because he felt the district was headed in the wrong direction.
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and procedures and that money is spent carefully. “I think it’s time for fresh blood,” he said. “I would bring a new perspective.” Incumbent Donald Wolf has lived in the Mount Healthy community his whole life and has served on the board of education for more than 30 years. He says he’s running for this, his final term, so he can see the completion and dedication of the district’s new buildings.
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“School age children represent a large group population that needs vaccination, so we decided to work through the schools,” she said. Dates for vaccinations have not been determined but officials say they don’t expect much notice once it arrives in the county. Local schools participating as vaccination sites include Our Lady of Grace, St. Ignatius, St. James, St. John the Baptist on Dry Ridge, La Salle, McAuley and St. Xavier high schools. Officials said students from St. Bernard School in Taylor’s Creek will travel to La Salle High School for the vaccine. Hummel said one tool the health district is using to monitor the spread of flu in the county is a sentinel system called Health Watch. She says about 75 schools in the county are reporting data on a daily basis including absentee numbers and visits to school nurses by students with flu-like symptoms. “We are definitely seeing an increase in the report of flu-like illnesses,” she said. “And it is very early to be seeing flu. The official kickoff date for flu season is Oct. 4. We are assuming much of this is due to the H1N1 virus.”
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Briagenn Adams, 15, a Junior from Finneytown, reacts as she receives her H1N1 flu vaccine by Barb Hermes, LPN, at Roger Bacon High SchoolOct. 16, 2009.
Wert family donates park land By Jennie Key
The Hamilton County General Health District says H1N1 vaccine availability will be limited at first, therefore people at highest risk for serious illness or complications from H1N1 flu will be first priority to receive the H1N1 vaccine. These groups include:
“All extracurriculars should be canceled as well,” she said. “Otherwise, it’s just not as effective.” She says the health district will continue to monitor the illness. Information about the H1N1 virus, prevention, symptoms and the vaccines is available on the health district’s Web site at www. hamiltoncountyhealth.org.
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A number of confirmed cases of H1N1 flu have been identified in area school districts in the past few weeks and officials are encouraging students who show flu symptoms to stay home. Megan Hummel, spokeswoman for the Hamilton County General Health District, said her agency is working closely with area schools to coordinate the vaccinations. Local parochial schools and public schools have secured consent forms but Hummel said no one knows when the vaccines will be administered. “We have received some shipments, but not all. It should be soon,” she said. Mount Healthy City School District will have two vaccination sites: the gym at the board office and the gym at Mount Healthy High School. Students whose parents signed consent forms will be bused to the sites. Superintendent David Horine said about 35 percent of parents in the district returned the forms and about 75 of those gave permission for the vaccine to be administered. Pauletta Crowley, administrative assistant for community and administrative services for the Northwest Local School District said parents have returned consent forms. The vaccinations are voluntary, free and will be administered in the district’s school buildings to students in kindergarten through grade 12. Hummel said local parochial schools have also sent home consent forms and will be vaccination sites for their students.
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Pictured from front left are Allison Bergmann, Rebecca Schmidt, Kelly Schmidt and Megan Whitacre; second row, Elizabeth Helpling, Cynthia Dickman and Lauren Schultz.
Seven McAuley seniors named merit semifinalists Seven McAuley High School seniors have been named National Merit Scholars. They were recognized for demonstrating outstanding academic promise based upon the 2008 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Cynthia Dickman, Elizabeth Helpling and Lauren Schultz were named National Merit semifinalists. Allison Bergmann, Kelly L. Schmidt, Rebecca Schmidt and Megan Whitacre were named National Merit Commended Students. Six of the seven students are White Oak residents who attended St. James School. Dickman plans to major in biomedical engineering in college. She is the daughter of Ralph and Marie Dickman.
Helpling plans to major in English. She is the daughter of Paul and Alma Helpling. Schultz, a graduate of Assumption School, plans to major in engineering. She is the daughter of Jim and Lynn Schultz of Springfield Township. Bergmann plans to major in biochemistry. She is the daughter of Mike and Judy Bergmann. Kelly L. Schmidt plans to major in history and classics. She is the daughter of Michael and Mary Pat Schmidt. Rebecca Schmidt also hopes to major in engineering. She is the daughter of Steve and Mary Ann Schmidt. Whitacre plans to major in classics. She is the daughter of Dan and Nancy Whitacre.
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The Colerain Middle School cheerleaders visited the five Colerain Township firehouses Sept. 11 to honor the firefighters for their service and dedication. At each station, the cheerleaders performed a dance to the tune of “Hero in You” and led the firefighters in a cheer. Pictured from left are Rachel Williams, Erica Helcher, Rhiana Wessels, Jessica Linderman, Ryan Athon, Olivia Wilcher, Jenna Elbe, Martel Johnson, Leah Focke and Kaitlyn Lager.
Staff members from five Northwest Local School District schools – Struble, Monfort Heights, Taylor and Bevis elementaries, and White Oak Middle School – took part in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Each school held a “Jeans for Jen” day, raising $1,311. The 69 members of Struble’s team, Northwest Walks for Jen, raised $3,700 for breast cancer research in honor of Jen Chilenski, a Monfort Heights teacher who formerly taught second grade at Struble. Struble was the No. 1 fundraising team in the schools division. Pictured is the Struble staff on Jeans for Jen day.
LUNCH MENUS Mount Healthy Schools
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Thursday, Oct. 22 – Pizza, tossed salad with dressing, peaches (ham and cheese sandwich). Friday, Oct. 23 – Mozzarella melt with sauce, green beans, pineapple (manager’s choice). Monday, Oct. 26 – Sausage, funnel cake with powdered sugar, Tri Tater (cereal and sausage). Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Chicken nuggets with sauce, broccoli with cheese, Jell-O with topping (cheese sandwich). Wednesday, Oct. 28 – Cheese coney, mixed vegetables, peaches (chef salad with roll).
Middle School
Thursday, Oct. 22 – Hamburger or cheeseburger, french fries (riblet sandwich). Friday, Oct. 23 – Jumbo pretzel with cheese, carrots (manager’s choice). Monday, Oct. 26 – Pizza, corn (ham and cheese on a bagel). Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Chicken tenders with sauce, potato wedges (egg salad sandwich). Wednesday, Oct. 28 – Three-way chili spaghetti, mixed vegetables, oyster crackers (turkey club sandwich).
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Thursday, Oct. 22 – Hamburger or cheeseburger, french fries (corn dog with cheese). Friday, Oct. 23 – Cheese coney, hash brown potatoes, hot cinnamon apples (manager’s choice). Monday, Oct. 26 – Three-way chili spaghetti, green beans, garlic breadstick (ham and cheese on a bagel). Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Quesadilla-stuffed pizza, corn (chicken pot pie). Wednesday, Oct. 28 – Chicken tenders with sauce, spaghetti with sauce, peas (turkey club wrap).
I’m thinking Mercy!
La Salle High School welcomed four new faculty members this school year. Pictured from left are physics teacher Edwin Keener, computer teacher Evan Carroll, history teacher Ariel Warsaw and religion teacher, the Rev. Shawn Landenwitch.
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Thursday, Oct. 22 – Hot ham and cheese on a kaiser roll, sweet potatoes, fruit, dessert. Friday, Oct. 23 – No school: In-Service Day. Monday, Oct. 26 – Hamburger, California mix vegetables, blushing pears. Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Pasta with Italian meat sauce, tossed salad with light dressing, garlic stick or bun, fruit. Wednesday, Oct. 28 – Pizza melt, seasoned green beans, chilled pears.
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Fallen firefighter’s family to help others fighters planning to make a career out of battling blazes and saving lives. “Our family believes in celebrating life,” said Christine Brummer, Schira’s aunt and counselor to the fund’s board, during an informal board meeting. “That means you give back and share.” That’s exactly what the family is doing with the Brian W. Schira “102” Scholarship. The “102” stands for the number of the firehouse where Schira and Broxterman were stationed on that fateful day. The first three recipients – Dave Benken of the Delhi Township Fire Department; Ryan Frank of the Colerain,
Delhi and Whitewater township fire departments; and Craig Niehaus of the Colerain Township Fire Department – were honored last week during ceremonies at the Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati in downtown Cincinnati. The scholarships will enable the three firefighters to go to school to study to be a paramedic. “The state of Ohio will not allow you to be a fulltime firefighter without going to school for your paramedic certification and passing the national test,” Brummer said. “Those classes were going to be Brian’s next
step,” said his older brother, Eric Schira, an accountant and chairman of the fund’s board of directors. “It was just a matter of getting the money together.” To pay for his paramedic classes, Brian Schira worked three jobs. He served as a part-time firefighter for the fire departments of Colerain and Delhi townships. In his spare time, he worked at the Western Hills Home Depot. “Trying to become fulltime firefighters, theses guys have so much on their plate,” said Schira’s younger brother, Dan, an accountant and the board’s vice president. “The schol-
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The recipients of the Brian W. Schira “102” Scholarship given to firefighters so they can go to school to study to be a paramedic are, from left, Craig Niehuas of the Colerain Township Fire Department, David Berker of the Delhi Township Fire Department, and Ryan Frank of the Colerain Township department.
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Eric Schira looks at exhibit of his brother Brian Schira and Robin Broxterman at the Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati Oct. 13. arship might let them drop a part-time job so they would have more time to study.” Schira’s family settled on the scholarship the day after the tragic fire claimed his life. “Donations were pouring in,” said Eric Schira. “We were overwhelmed by the community,” said Lisa Schira, Eric’s wife and the fund’s secretary. “There was no question where the money would go,” Dan Schira said. No one would have faulted the family for keeping the money. The 400plus donors contributed with no strings attached. Eric Schira knows that. He read the condolences accompanying the donations. “Still,” he said, “there was never any thought to take the money. We were not going to profit off the death of my brother. “The community was giving so much to us. The firefighters were giving us so much help. We thought
we would come up with a way to help them both.” The scholarship fund gives the family “the chance to move forward,” Brummer added. “We had Brian for 29 years,” she said. But, after the fire, the subsequent media coverage, a public funeral and a communitywide outpouring of sympathy, “we were constantly being reminded of the day we lost him.” Brummer stressed she did not want to appear unappreciative. “People meant well,” she said. “But you can’t move forward, you can’t heal, if you are being yanked back to that day.” She believes the scholarship will help her family heal as well as aid the community. “This scholarship will give us well-trained firefighters ready to help people in need,” she said. “Brian loved to help people,” she added. “So, this way, he’s still serving the community.”
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Gannett News Service They want him to be remembered for his life. Not his death. So, Brian Schira’s family members established a scholarship fund that bears his name and will help others reach his life’s goal. They set up the fund with $133,000. That represents all of the money the community donated in Schira’s memory since the unmarried 29-year-old lost his life April 4, 2008, along with a fellow Colerain Township firefighter, Capt. Robin Zang Broxterman, while fighting an early morning house fire. The scholarships will go to fire-
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This week in soccer
• La Salle High School boys beat Purcell Marian 4-1, Oct. 8. Chris Fisbeck scored three goals and Andrew Kolb scored one goal for La Salle. • St. Xavier High School boys shut out McNicholas High School 4-0, Oct. 10. Nicholas Crowley, Bryant Pund, Connor Sambrookes and Kenny Archbold scored the goals. St. X’s Kevin Wegman made one save. • Mercy High School girls came in second as a team at the Fr. Rudy Invitational, Oct. 10, with a score of 66. Mercy’s Melina Artmayer came in seventh at 19:46, and Simpson came in eighth at 20:06. • Mercy girls shut out Roger Bacon 5-0, Oct. 12. Mercy’s Emily Garcia made three saves. Hannah Borell scored two goals and Lindsey Keck, Tori Pfeiffer and Megan Brandt each scored one goal. Mercy advances to 5-4-5 with the win. • La Salle High School boys beat Badin 7-1, Oct. 12. La Salle’s Chris Fisbeck scored two goals and Kyle Smith, Samuel Tegge, Nathan Ballinger, Andrew Engel and Nick Breyley each scored one goal. La Salle advances to 64-4 with the win. • Colerain High School girls tied with Oak Hills High School 1-1, Oct. 12. Brenna Davidson scored Colerain’s goal. Colerain advances to 47-3 with the win. • St. Xavier boys shut out Purcell Marian 3-0, Oct. 13. Joshua Kellam made one save and Kevin Wegman made two saves for St. X. Christopher Nam, John Wells and Andrew Pund each scored one goal. St. Xavier advances to 9-6 with the win. • Colerain boys tied with Oak Hills 3-3, Oct. 14. Ben Mikkleson scored two goals and Connor McGee scored one goal for Colerain. Colerain is 4-7-4 with the tie. • McAuley High School girls tied with Seton High School 3-3, Oct. 14. Olivia Jester scored two goals, and Molly Scholtman scored one goal for McAuley.
This week in volleyball
• Northwest High School beat Mount Healthy 17-25, 25-19, 29-27, 25-7, Oct. 8. Northwest advances to 7-2 with the win. • McAuley High School beat St. Ursula, 28-26, 20-25, 16-25, 25-18, 15-10, Oct. 13. McAuley advances to 11-11 with the win. • Colerain High School beat Princeton High School 25-13, 25-11, 25-5, Oct. 14.
This week in cross country
McAuley High School girls came in third as a team at the Worthington Invitational, Oct. 10. McAuley’s Danielle Pfeifer came in sixth at 18:59.
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This was a riddle the Spartans couldn’t solve. Facing Alter, the topranked Division-IV team in Ohio, the Roger Bacon High School football team was blanked 27-0 at home on Oct. 16. It was Roger Bacon’s seventh straight defeat. The Spartans (1-7, 0-5) mustered just 62 yards of total offense and allowed 356, including 288 yards on the ground; all four Alter touchdowns were of the rushing variety. Senior tailback Jorian Hudson led Bacon with five rushes for 13 yards, while quarterback Josh Ungerbuehler was 3-of-12 passing for 28 yards. Roger Bacon started the season with a 34-32 win over Mount Healthy on Aug. 28, but the Spartans have since gone cold, losing seven games by an average of 13.4 points per game. “The key (to the Mount Healthy game) was our ability to make big plays on defense; we made a lot of big plays that kept us in the game,” head coach Kevin Huxel said. “But since then, I think it’s been our inability to make big plays when we need them.” The Spartans’ offense has been in hibernation since scoring a combined 60 points in the first two games of the year. Roger Bacon has scored just one touchdown in its last four games combined and has averaged just three points per game over that stretch. “We knew our O-Line would be small, and I think bigger teams just wear us out in the second half,” Huxel said. He may be right. Roger Bacon has entered halftime tied or ahead in four of its eight games this season but has won only once. Still, the Spartans kept it close in most of their games. They have two three-point losses on the year – 31-28 to Campbell County on Sept. 4, and 6-3 at Fenwick on Sept. 25. They have lost by more than 13 points just twice. But it is of little comfort to Huxel. “Some games were close, but we still lost,” he said. “So there are no moral victories there.” Nevertheless, Huxel has been impressed with both of his UC recruits, seniors Solomon Tentman (DE/LB) and Jorian Hudson (WR). “They’ve both had real solid years,” he said. “And teams have been double-
teaming Jorian on offense to take him out of the game.” Hudson, however, is averaging 12.0 yards per catch and leads the GCL-Central in receiving yards, with 407. Tentman, meanwhile, is second in the league in sacks, with 3.5 Huxel is also happy with seniors Drake Fletcher (LB) and Ed Spaeth (DT). “He’s a small defensive tackle,” Huxel said of Spaeth. “But he gives everything he has on every play.” Roger Bacon plays at Chaminade Julienne (7-1, 41) on Oct. 23 before closing the season at home against Purcell Marian (1-7, 0-6) on Oct. 30. A GCL-Central title and a winning season are no longer possible for Roger Bacon, but Huxel’s players don’t plan on taking their final games lightly. “We want to show that we’re better than our record,” Huxel said. “I’m still pleased with the effort from everyone. We haven’t quit, and we’re not going to quit. We’ll keep fighting. I still enjoy working with these guys every day.”
Norwood 15, Northwest 10
The Knights were unable to overcome a 15-0 deficit and have now lost four of five after starting the season 3-0. A 3-yard touchdown run by quarterback Cameron Bryant and a 20-yard field goal by Cory Cook brought the Knights within 15-10, but they could get no closer. Northwest (4-4, 1-2) hosts Mount Healthy (5-3, 2-1) in its final home game of the year on Oct. 23. The Knights close the season at Ross (4-4, 2-1) on Oct. 30.
Colerain 56, Mason 3
The Cardinals, which led 42-0 at halftime, dominated from start to finish and tallied 480 yards of offense. Junior fullback Trayion Durham led the way with 14 carries for 200 yards and five touchdowns, while senior quarterback Greg Tabar added 68 yards and two scores. Junior running back Tyler Williams didn’t find the end zone but had four carries for 126 yards – an average of 31.5 yards per rush. The Cardinals featured eight different runners on the
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Roger Bacon High School senior quarterback Josh Ungerbuehler fights for yardage against Alter at home on Oct. 16. The Spartans lost 27-0. night, including Chris Davis, Curtis Jester, Jake Ridings, Chris Mimes and Dom Carter. Colerain attempted just four passes on the night and finished with four yards through the air. The Cardinals (6-2, 5-0) now prepare for a do-or-die home game against Middletown (8-0, 5-0) on Oct. 23. Colerain hopes to avenge a 42-39 loss at Middletown in 2008 and must win to keep its playoff hopes alive. The Cardinals, which last missed the postseason in 1999, entered Week Eight at No. 12 in the Harbin Ratings.
Mount Healthy 35, Ross 2
The Fighting Owls dismantled Ross with a dominant defense and a potent ground game, allowed just 44 rushing yards while running for 321 of their own. Devin Brown, Mark Cornist, Desmond Burton and Jemiah Tolbert all scored touchdowns for Mount Healthy, which led 14-0 at halftime before pulling away in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Denzel Larkin led the way with 108 rushing yards, as nine different Owls recorded carries. With its win, Mount Healthy (5-3, 2-1) remains tied with Ross and Edgewood for first place in the FAVC-Scarlet division. The Fighting Owls continue their playoff push at Northwest (4-4, 1-2) on Oct. 23 before closing the regular season at Edgewood. Mount Healthy entered Week Seven at No. 9 in the Region-8 Harbin Ratings.
Moeller 35, La Salle 14
A winless season in the powerhouse Greater Catholic League South Division likely puts the La Salle Lancers on the outside looking in on the Division I playoffs.
However, a winning record is still on the line as the Lancers, now standing at 4-4, play host to St. Francis DeSales at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in week nine. Entering week eight, La Salle was in a must-win situation facing off against No. 1 Moeller (8-0). But for the second-consecutive week, the Lancers fell to a No. 1 team as the Crusaders bested La Salle, 35-14. Moeller opened up a 28-0 lead in the first half against La Salle The Lancers bounced back to win the second half by a 14-7 margin but the damage had been done. Moeller out-gained La Salle by a 351-265 yard margin with Andrew Hendrix and Tucker Skove leading the way for the Crusaders. Hendrix was 19-of-31 passing for 195 yards with one touchdown and zero interceptions. Hendrix also rushed for two touchdowns while gaining 32 yards on eight carries. Skove rushed for one touchdown and gained 72 yards on 12 carries. Andrew Kummer led the way for La Salle during the loss while going 17-of-40 passing for 190 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Kummer also rushed for 39 yards. Matt Farrell scored one touchdown for La Salle while toting the ball seven times for 28 yards. Rodriguez Coleman was on the receiving end of Kummer’s touchdown pass. Coleman hauled in four catches for 43 yards. Marco Dates, Tony Appiarius and Joe Andrews each recorded one sack against Moeller. In week seven, La Salle fell to St. Xavier, 24-7. The Bombers and Crusaders were
tied at No. 1 atop Cincinnati’s poll at the time of the game. La Salle finished at 0-3 in the GCL South Division. The Lancers fell to Elder, 23-13, in week five. All three of La Salle’s GCL South Division foes were ranked No. 1 in Cincinnati at the time of the games including Elder in week five. All city rankings stem from the Enquirer’s Division I Coaches’ Poll for week seven. La Salle was No. 18 in the Division I Region 4 Harbin Ratings for week seven with a computer average of 8.9. St. Xavier was No. 1 in the week-seven Harbin Ratings at 23.09 followed by No. 2 Moeller at 21.83, No. 3 Anderson at 17.55 and No. 4 Elder at 16.53. The top four teams host home games for the first week of the playoffs. With the top eight teams advancing to the playoffs, No. 8 Lebanon would represent the last qualifying Division I team at 13.54 if the season ended after seven weeks.
St. Xavier 3, Lakewood St. Edward 2
St. X took a 3-0 lead on a 27-yard field goal by Robert Leonard in the second quarter, and the defense took it from there. The Bombers picked off St. Edwards quarterback Brad Staples twice and held him to 2-of-9 passing for 7 yards. A strategic safety by St. Xavier prevented the Bombers from notching their second shutout of the season; they defeated Colerain 16-0 in the season-opener. St. X has allowed seven or fewer points in five of its eight games this year. The Bombers, which typically feature a potent rushing attack, rushed 43 times against St. Edward for just 112 yards – an average of 2.6 yards per carry. Quarterback Luke Massa, however, was 17-of-25 passing for 158 yards and completed passes to eight different receivers. St. X (7-1, 2-0) now prepares for a brutal two-game stretch to close the regular season; the Bombers travel to Cleveland to play St. Ignatius – ranked No. 1 in the state – at John Carroll University on Oct. 24. St. X then returns home for a trick-or-treat special against Moeller – ranked No. 1 in the city – at Nippert Stadium on Halloween night. At stake against Moeller (8-0, 2-0) is the GCL-South title and a likely No. 1 seed in the playoffs. St. X is currently No. 1 in the Harbin Ratings, with the Crusaders sitting at No. 2.
Bierkan prepares Cardinal teams for postseason By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
Mark Bierkan is learning a lot about girls. “This year has been an eye-opener,” said the firstyear cross country coach at Colerain High School. “I grew up with brothers and ran on boys teams and didn’t really know much about (girls running mentalities), but they bring their emotions to practice. I’ve been learning a lot.” Bierkan’s newfound knowledge bodes well for a girls team hoping to advance to regionals for the
18th straight year. The Cardinals have been relying primarily on the legs and lungs of Sam Work (20:27), who also plays soccer for Colerain; Allison Steinbeck (20:29), who missed the first two weeks of the year with stress fractures in her shins; and Kristen Wells (20:46). Each runner has spent time at No. 1 this season and is motivated in her own unique way. “Kristen is dedicated in terms of putting in the miles,” Bierkan said. “Allison is dedicated out of stubbornness. She just refuses to
not be (among the top finishers). She came back from injury and just has a go-getit attitude. “And Sam plays two sports, so she can’t put in the mileage that the other girls do, but she brings the same competitive atmosphere that she has on the soccer field.” Marisel Lopez and Stacey Sulken round out the top five, and other key contributors include Kabrella Clark and Julia Romero. Colerain has been running without Alex Work, the team’s lone all-regional runner from 2008. Work
suffered a stress fracture a few weeks ago. “That’s one girl we hope can come around,” said Bierkan, who hopes the girls’ squad can procure a top-three finish in the Greater Miami Conference and make a run at regionals – and maybe even state. The boys team, meanwhile, is led by senior Jeffrey Denny (16:36) and junior Craig Sulken (16:49), both of whom have split time at the No. 1 slot this season. The duo helped Colerain to runner-up finishes in the Fairmont Invitational and the Centerville Invita-
tional. “It’s their dedication,” Bierkan said of the contributions of Denny and Sulken. Rounding out the top five for the Cardinals are Erik Tomczewski, Zack Burt and Victor Zeinner. The final two spots have been up for grabs all season, as Colerain has had 10 different runners finish in the top seven. The boys’ team would like to finish in the top three in the GMC, advance to regionals for the first time since 2002, and advance to state for the first time since 1978.
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La Salle’s Burger is state-bound, D-I golf Burger fell into the latter category as he finished in third place overall at 77 strokes. La Salle finished with 328 strokes at districts while taking fourth place and missing out on a state qualification by just one stroke. St. Xavier won the district title at 318 strokes and was closely followed by second-place Moeller at 321 strokes. Centerville was the final team to qualify from districts to state with its thirdplace total of 327 strokes.
La Salle senior David Wetterich also just missed out on the state championships. Wetterich finished at 78 strokes in a tie for sixth place at districts but lost a tie-breaker to Sidney’s Zach Yinger for the third and final qualifying spot to state. • The St. Xavier High School golf team is going back to state. The Bombers, which won their third state championship in school history in 2008, finished first at the Division I District Tourna-
ment at Weatherwax Golf Course on Oct. 14. St. Xavier, which shot a 318 as a team, bested statequalifiers Moeller (321) and Centerville (327). The Bombers were led by senior Colin Stelljes, who finished second overall with a 75, and junior Smith Brinker, who finished tied for third with a 77. Korey Ward of Lakota West finished first with a score of 71. Also leading St. Xavier were junior George Rohde (82) and senior Austin Estes (84).
Three athletes enter Owls’ hall of fame
Eugene Riley
Riley, a 1985 graduate, stood out in football and basketball. He was First-Team All Conference for two years and Second-Team All Ohio. He currently holds the school record of seven career TD receptions. Because of his athletic record, he was selected to played football on the Western All-Star Team, a game that plays the top seniors in Southwest Ohio. He attended Ball State on a football scholarship and played in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions.
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of Famer Kirby Puckett in 1980. He then attended Birmingham-Southern College, where he was named All
Conference. He also played in the NAIA (National Amateur Intercollegiate Athletics) World Series.
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Corcoran, a 1973 graduate, shined in basketball and baseball. He was the captain of the basketball team and among the top five in the city in assists. In baseball, he was AllConference and Honorable Mention All-City. He received a baseball scholarship to Triton Community College, where he was named All Conference and All-State. He held the batting average record of .461 at Triton for six years until it was broken by major league Hall
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Ralls-Holloway, a 1994 graduate, excelled in track,
volleyball and basketball. She placed in the state in the 100-meter hurdles and the 4 x 100 relay team. She currently holds three school records: In the long jump (19 feet 3 inches), the 4 x 100-relay team (48.3 seconds); and the 100-meter hurdle (14.1 seconds). Her track prowess earned her a full track scholarship to Middle Tennessee State University, where she holds the record in long jump/spring medley relay and the 100-meter hurdle. She was an MVL (Miami Valley League) conference champion in long jump and hurdles.
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Mt. Healthy High School inducted three alumni into its Athletic Hall of Fame at the Sept. 25 football game. The three alumni were honored at half time with a plaque as the announcer read his/her athletic accomplishments. A plaque with a photo and biography will be hung in the high school hallway near the athletic department, joining 36 other athletes since the inception of the program in 2001.
The Bombers will travel to Columbus for the Division I State Championship and compete on Ohio State University’s Scarlet Course the weekend of Oct. 23. The McAuley golf team finished in 10th place at the district tournament, shooting a team score of 379. McAuley was led by senior Brittney Zins, who shot a 92, and senior Anna Ball, who shot a 94.
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La Salle golfer John Burger is bound for Columbus after a third-place performance at districts qualified the Lancer junior for the Division I State Championship finals. Burger and Ohio’s Division I boys compete at Ohio State University’s Scarlet Course for the state championships Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24. Districts took place at Weatherwax Golf Course on Oct. 14, with the top three teams and top three individuals not on a qualifying team advancing to state.
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An indoor select soccer team is looking for a few more players to play for a boys U11 team at River’s Edge in Cleves. Players must be born between Aug. 1, 1998 and July 31, 1999. The first session starts Nov. 1. This is an upper-level CUSL team. There are also possible outdoor spring soccer roster openings. E-mail balltime@cinci.rr.com as soon as possible.
Fall leagues
River’s Edge Indoor Sports is now accepting registrations for fall leagues, including youth soccer, lacrosse, adult coed soccer, adult and youth flag football, men’s soccer, lollipop and women’s soccer. Contact 264-1775, or visit riversedgeindoor.com.
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John Corcoran, on left, Nekeya Ralls-Holloway and Eugene Riley are inducted into the Mt. Healthy High School Owls’ Hall of Fame, at the Sept. 25 foot ball game.
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Mt. Healthy hoops gets national look By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
See you in Florida. The Mount Healthy High School girls’ basketball team is slated to play in an outof-town tournament each of the next two years. The first tournament is the St. Andrews Holiday Classic in Boca Raton Fla., which begins Dec. 18. The second, which is slated for the 2010-11 season, is the Nike-sponsored Beach Ball Classic in Myrtle Beach, S.C. “The kids are really excited about (the tournaments),” said head coach
Kevin Grant, who last year led the girls’ team to its first league title since 1992. “It’s no Grant longer me just talking about (improvement); now they see it and believe it’s going to happen.” Mount Healthy’s breakout season last year is a big reason it is now getting national exposure. On Jan. 3, the Fighting Owls throttled Northwest, 74-51, in Columbus during the Bragging Rights Tourna-
ment. A representative from Nike was on hand that night and was impressed with what he saw. “He said he thought we had a few Division I players, and they extended an invitation (to the Beach Ball Classic),” Grant said. The Beach Ball Classic carries minimal fees, as Nike will pay for transportation and six hotel rooms for the team. “We’ll just have to worry about our food,” Grant said. The St. Andrews Holiday Classic, however, is a different story. The tournament requires a $350 entry fee, and the basketball team will
have to pay for transportation, lodging and food – the total cost of which Grant expects to exceed $12,000. The team is relying on fundraising to foot the bill (see sidebar). “We’ll make our goal,” Grant said. The 2009-10 season figures to be a special one for Mount Healthy. The Fighting Owls have four returning starters – all juniors – and several players are getting D-I looks. The team is headlined by Jonessa Moore, a 6-2 forward who averaged 13.5 points, 10 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game last season.
She has garnered interest from Tennessee, UCLA, Virginia Tech and Xavier. Guards SaCoya Ellery and Keashia Williams are getting attention from small D-I programs, and Grant expects forward Tracey Wallace, who led the league in rebounding (12 per game) last season, to be heavily courted. Grant, who played for Central State and coached at several colleges – including Miami University Hamilton – also expects big things from sophomore Brandi Henschen. “She’ll be my sixth man, but she might challenge for
a starting spot at small forward,” he said. Grant said his team has a good chance of making it to state, especially since Mount Healthy was demoted to Division II for the 2009-10 school year due to decreased enrollment. “Playing a D-I (regularseason) schedule will really help us in the (playoffs),” he said. Grant also hopes to begin the season ranked in the top five in the city. “With four starters coming back, I can’t see why we wouldn’t be,” he said.
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Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden – needs volunteers in the volunteer
education program. Volunteers will receive training, invitations to special events and a monthly newsletter, among other benefits. There
Northwest Basketball League Teams are now forming for the 2009 season for boys and girls grades 3 thru 12 Please contact the participating organization in your area for registration information.
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are numerous volunteer opportunities now available, including: “Ask Me” Station Program, Slide Presenters Program, Tour Guide Program, Animal Handlers Program, CREW Education Program. Each area has its own schedule and requirements. Certified training is also required. Must be 18 or older and have a high school degree or GED diploma. For more information, call the zoo’s education department at 559-7752, or e-mail volunteereducator@cincinnatizoo.o rg, or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org. Grailville – needs volunteers for the garden in Loveland. Volunteer days are 9 a.m. to noon selected Saturdays through November. For a complete list visit www.grailville.org or call 6832340. Volunteers will work in the kitchen and herb gardens. No experience is needed, volunteers may participate once or for the entire season. Volunteers should bring gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, footwear that can get dirty and a snack if desired. Tools are provided. Granny’s Garden School – needs help
Please join us for our Open House on Sunday, Nov. 1 from 12:00 -2:30pm. Tour our newest athletic Athletic Complex, from
McAuley High School teacher Velma Lehman, was inducted into the Princeton High School Hall of Fame on Sept. 4. An alumna of Princeton, Lehman is in her 30th year teaching physical education and health at McAuley, where she also coached softball for 15 years. As a high school student she played field hockey, softball, track and basketball.
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at the Bethel Branch Library, 611 West Plane St., Bethel. Help elementary-aged students with their reading skills after school at the library. For more information or to register for the program, call the library at 248-0700. Change a life – Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation needs. Call 621READ. Cincinnati Reads – a volunteer tutoring program working with K-4 students in Cincinnati Public Schools. Volunteers receive free training to work one-on-one with children who are struggling to read. Call 621-7323 or e-mail Jayne Martin Dressing, jdressing@lngc.org. Clermont 20/20 – and its college access program, Clermont Educational Opportunities, offer a mentoring program that matches adults to work with a group of high school students from local high schools. Volunteers are needed to become mentors to help students stay in school and prepare to graduate with a plan for their next step. Call Terri Rechtin at 753-9222 or 673-3334 (cell) or e-mail mentor@clermont2020.org for more information. Granny’s Garden School – Volunteers needed from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays to work on behind-thescenes projects. Volunteers also
needed to help with developing Web pages. Call 489-7099; Granny’s Hands-on Gardening Club is looking for new gardeners, to work with garden manager Suellyn Shupe. Experienced gardeners, come to share your expertise and enjoy the company of other gardeners while supporting the Granny’s Garden School program times: 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The school is located at the Loveland Primary and Elementary, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. E-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development – Volunteers are needed for Adult Basic and Literacy Education classes and English to Speakers of Other Language classes.There are numerous sites and times available for volunteering. Call 612-5830. Inktank – Group looking for volunteers to help children and adults improve their skills in writing-based initiatives across the city. Call 5420195. Raymond Walters College – Needs volunteers to serve as tutors to skills enhancement students. The class meets from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Call 745-5691. YMCA – The Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA is looking for volunteer trail guides for school groups. Call 932-1424 or e-mail melittasmi@countrysideymca.org.
In her senior year she was awarded the Viking Cup as the best female athlete. She received one of the first athletic scholarships for women at Eastern Kentucky University, where she played collegiate volleyball and basketball. In 1992 Ms. Lehman was elected into the National Slow Pitch (Softball) Hall of Fame and was bestowed with multiple GGCL Coach of the Year honors during
her coaching tenure at McAuley. Lehman said “It was quite an honor to be recognized for athletic achievement in a time when girls’ sports were not prominent.” She received a beautiful gold ring and a plaque to commemorate her induction. Velma has an 11-yearold daughter, Ashley, and lives in Finneytown.
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in the garden. Granny’s is growing produce for needy families in the area, with support from the Greenfield Plant Farm. Greenfield Plant Farm donated their surplus tomato and green pepper plants to the Granny’s Garden School program. Granny is seeking help with maintaining the gardens, planting and harvesting more produce. Granny’s is at Loveland Primary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. Call 324-2873 or e-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net, or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. GRRAND – Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs takes in needy displaced, abandoned or unclaimed stray golden retrievers and places them in volunteer foster homes until adoptive families are found. Call 1-866-9812251 and leave your name and phone. Visit www.ggrand.org. Email www.cincygrrand@yahoo.com. League For Animal Welfare – A no-kill shelter, needs volunteers 16 and older to help socialize cats and 18 and older to socialize and walk dogs. Other opportunities available. Call 735-2299, ext. 3. Save the Animals Foundation – Needs people 18 and older to staff its shelter for homeless cats and dogs. Call 378-0300 for cats and 588-6609 for dogs. Tri State County Animal Response Team (CART) – Is at 11216 Gideon Lane in Sycamore Township. Meetings are open to the public. Visit www.tristatecart.com
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EDITORIALS
I am writing today in support of Issue 7, the library levy. The library, whose work is vital to our public’s intellectual health, is currently facing a financial crisis that requires the support of all its patrons in Hamilton county. As an author, the library is essential to my work. If it were not available, writing credible books would be impossible. If we close libraries, our ability to continue the “great conversation” will cease to exist. It will no longer be a conversation, but a monologue. One voice will be heard, the voice of the elite, those able to purchase resources to write. Libraries create literate citizens. Schools and parents are not able to fund the amount of books necessary to help children gain fluency as readers nor provide students with the information to create lifelong learners. Hamilton County children will suffer greatly with this loss. As a citizen of Hamilton County, I have seen my librarians help patrons create resumes and acquire skills necessary to obtain a job and help the elderly obtain computer literacy. Schools, local non-profits and small businesses depend upon the library. A vote against this levy will cost us far more than its passage. Deborah J. Amend Firshade Terrace Colerain Township
Vote for Deters
The citizens of Colerain Township have an opportunity to bring new vision and energy to the board of trustees this Nov. 3. We all have grown sick of the divisive politics that plague our government. With a depressed economy and the safety of our neighborhoods at stake, we need leadership we can trust to do what is right for the township and cut the
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Should the federal government’s incentive program for new home buyers be extended? Why or why not?
“I would like the see the current home buyer incentive package extended into 2010. I would like to see two changes however. Up the tax credit to $15,000 and make it for any home buyer (not just first time). This is how it was originally written. I would also like the see the Cash for Clunkers program revived. It is time to assist the common man instead of bailing out incompetent banks and auto companies. Go Figure!” T.D.T.
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partisanship. Dennis Deters brings experience and a fresh perspective to our community. He is a small business owner and an attorney that has tirelessly defended police departments and townships. He is battle tested and can make the hard decisions to protect our money and keep our neighborhoods safe. On a personal level, we feel privileged to be a neighbor of the Deters. Dennis is a devoted father to Grace (with a new baby on the way) and a loving, caring husband to Jessica. He is a genuine family man who will make decisions based on the best interests of all Colerain families. We need new direction with creative leaders that understand that the citizens of the township come first. Dennis Deters is that kind of leader. We encourage you to join us and vote for Dennis Deters on Nov. 3. Rich and Melissa Moore Desertgold Drive Colerain Township
Support Ritter
As a current trustee in Sycamore Township, I would like to express my support for Jeff Ritter for re-election as Colerain Township trustee. Over the last four years, I’ve had the pleasure to work with Jeff on a number of different issues and organizations, including township sheriff patrols and as members of the Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency Executive Board. Jeff is highly respected among his fellow elected officials in Hamilton County and he’s the type of leader we need in public office. He is results-oriented and collaborates well with others – exactly the type of traits that are needed to get things done. The citizens of Colerain Township are very fortunate to have Jeff represent them, and I believe he has earned the residents’ trust to serve for another four years. Tom Weidman Sycamore Township trustee Kemper Ridge Court Sycamore Township
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Kudos to the Green Township emergency squad. They were very courteous and accommodating when they came to my home in the early morning hours of Oct. 1 when I was experiencing breathing problems. I felt I was in very good hands. Also, kudos to the emergency department and all the nurses who took care of me during my stay at Good Samaritan Hospital. I had excellent care while there. Rosemary Zoz Willow Oak Lane White Oak
This week’s question Should local governments consider consolidating services to lower costs? If so, which services? 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. “I think so. It could revitalize our economy by moving the inventory of unsold homes. It is a boost to the construction industry and will put more unemployed builders back to work. I have a friend who is a plasterer by trade and has only had four new homes to work on compared to the 25 or 30 he normally does in a year.” Duke
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Library ‘overdue’ for changes Now the public library comes hat in hand asking for even more tax money, despite being the best-funded library system in the state of Ohio. But the facts are clear: Overspending for guest speakers, free book giveaways, billboards and media campaigns (all timed for the tax levy vote) show a disregard of our tax dollars. In addition, they have failed to look for additional revenue streams, which we expect prudent and responsible managers of public tax dollars to do. They have made draconian staff and salary reductions, yet waste funds on meaningless and ineffective programs. It is easy to urge others to make cuts and improve their financial standing and then not make suggestions. Here are just a few items that generate revenue or reduce costs. This list was shared in much more detail with the library staff and board, yet sadly rejected since it might make too much sense. 1. Using 2008 figures, the library loaned more than 15.6 million items; 45 percent or approximately 6.9 million were audiovisual and digital. A simple $1 charge per item
would raise $6.9 million. 2. The 40branch network, not counting the main library, circulates 10.9 million items with the average of Tom 272,000 each. Yet Brinkman Jr. nine branches cirCommunity culate one-third or than that. Press guest lessSerious considcolumnist eration must be give to closing these underutilized branches. Every one of these branches is within two miles of another branch. 3. Of the branches, the library owns 30; three have a rent of $1 or less, but seven pay full rent. It would seem logical to stop paying rent. 4. Currently one can run up fines to $9.99 without loss of privileges. Dropping this tolerance to $4.99 and thus forcing the repayment of outstanding fines could result in $374,000 to $721,000. 5. There are 206,000 cardholders in Hamilton County and 29,000 out-of-county cardholders. The library lists a $25 charge to out-of-county cardholders, yet the library has not collected this fee for
years. With Hamilton County taxpayers now paying a new tax, shouldn’t out-of-county users pay something? 6. Some have advocated charging the 206,000 cardholders $1 a year. After all, the Hamilton County parks charge a fee even after we are taxed. 7. Library employees are paid every two weeks. Many state employees are paid monthly. This simple change saves money. 8. Was buying 1,000 copies of the last “Harry Potter” necessary? That is 25 copies a branch. Once again, the library is not Barnes & Noble. We have witnessed the pulling of hundreds of books off the shelves that were never checked out. And where are those copies of “Harry Potter” now? Overbuying of DVDs in order to have the latest hot release is wrong; they are not Blockbuster and should not even try to complete. The library has not been a good steward of our tax dollars. We should not give them more until long “overdue” changes are made. Tom Brinkman Jr. served for eight years in the Ohio General Assembly from eastern Hamilton County.
Tom Hart not right for township trustee Tom Hart said “Our Colerain Township needs a new direction …” I attended the recent candidate forum sponsored by the Colerain Township Business Association (CTBA). The CTBA represents less than 5 percent of the businesses in our community and is described by many as the old cronies of Colerain Township. Tom Hart brags about his longtime involvement with the CTBA. Tom Hart said we should build a team, define the future, maintain rural character, enhance quality of township neighborhoods and promote the positive image of Colerain Township. Does he not know that Colerain Township already has a comprehensive plan. This plan was developed by hundreds of township residents and business owners in numerous town hall meetings and thousands of hours of work and assembled by some of the best professionals in the country. The plan covers all aspects and neighborhoods in our community and not just Colerain Avenue as Tom Hart only seems to have an interest in. The plan was completed in 2005 something Tom Hart is obviously unaware of.
Tom Hart spoke about economic development. In 2000 when the township was locked in a battle to stop further expansion of the Rumpke Bernie Landfill, Tom Hart Fiedeldey and his henchmen opposed the Community township and Press guest fought rigorously columnist for further expansion of the Rumpke Landfill. The same township he now wants to represent is the same township he fought against. Tom Hart spoke of increasing property values. Does he not know that the township’s new Property Maintenance Code continues to work and we have added extra personnel for its success. Yes, there is more work to be done and recent foreclosures are not helping one bit, but the tools are in place for its success. Does Tom Hart not know that when he fought for the landfill expansion that it crushed property values in proximity of the Rumpke Landfill
expansion. Now property owners can only sell for what Rumpke is willing to offer. It seems Tom Hart and the CTBA are attempting to take total control of our community as they are a self-serving special interest group. The CTBA mission statement is as follows: “Our business association speaks collectively for business professionals to local, county, state and federal agencies. The CTBA accomplishes more tasks acting as one than anyone of us could do alone.” Tom Hart has been a long-time member of this special interest group and openly brags about it. Do you really think he will represent you? There’s a very good saying that I have always valued, “When decisions are made for special interest groups rather than judgments for the common good the quality of life in your community will continue to decline unabated.” When you cast your vote do we want our community run by Tom Hart and his special interests? As a resident and business owner we deserve better. Bernie Fiedeldey is a Colerain Township trustee.
Express our gratitude: Vote yes on Issue 1 Since World War I, Ohio has given veterans bonuses as a small token of thanks for sacrifices they’ve made for our country. This Nov. 3, Ohioans will have the chance once again to show their gratitude by voting for Issue 1, awarding a cash bonus to Ohio veterans of the wars in the Persian Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan. I carried this resolution in the Ohio House earlier this year. It passed without opposition in both the House and Senate. Our citizens first approved such a measure in 1921 for veterans of World War I. Since then we’ve enacted bonuses for World War II veterans, Korean War veterans and veterans of the Vietnam War. Generally, the 2009 Veterans Bonus pays up to $1,000 for service in theater and $500 for other active service during the wars. Medically disabled service members
may receive a onetime payment of $1,000. The families of soldiers who do not return will receive a $5,000 death benefit. Each previous Veterans Bonus Connie was financed with Pillich low interest bonds, and Issue 1 is the Community same. Issuing Press guest bonds makes columnist sound budget sense because these bonds attract investors with tax-free income and Ohio benefits from the low interest rate. In other words, this is cheap money. The annual cost amounts to less than one percent of our debt service. It will be a part of our state budget, and our budget will be balanced. Moreover, this tried and true financ-
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ing works. Ohio voters have consistently and overwhelmingly approved these measures. This small bonus will go far in expressing our gratitude to Ohio’s veterans for all they have done for us. They leave their homes, their families, and their lives, and they go off to war on our behalf. They report as ordered, sleep in the sand, fight in the heat, and face daily danger while we live in air conditioning, shop at well-stocked markets, and retire to our own beds at night. And after 15 or 18 months at war, our GIs come home to find their old lives disjointed at best. The least we can do is give them a little boost to ease the transition back to civilian life. I urge you to support Issue 1. State Rep. Connie Pillich represents Ohio’s 28th District. She lives in Montgomery.
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BRIEFLY Trick or treat times
• City of Cincinnati: Oct. 31, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. • Colerain Township: Oct. 31, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. • Mount Healthy: Oct. 31, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. • Springfield Township: Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Fall Festival
The Clippard Family YMCA sponsors an afternoon of outdoor fall family from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the YMCA fields, trails and camp, 8920 Cheviot Road. There will be games, trick or treating; a campfire; songs; crafts; haunted trails (for little ones and bigger ones); food and fun. Don’t forget your costume! Nick Wall from the Nick Lachey choir will lead singing around the campfire. If it rains, the fun moves inside and ends at 6:30 p.m. Call 923-4466.
Calling volunteers
The first volunteer work date for the Colerain Sharing Hope program will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 as part of Make A Difference Day. The project will be primarily a painting a portion of the exterior of a house, and will be conducted weather permitting. Check the Colerain Township Web site at www.coleraintwp.org for information. E-mail volunteer coordinator Tammy Ketter-Edds at TKetter-Edds@coleraintwp. org to volunteer and receive location details.
display. For parade info, call Bill Gettler at 738-3844. The Veterans Day banquet will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Gailey VFW Post 7340, 8326 Brownsway Lane in North College Hill. Price is $25 per person and includes dinner and open bar. Dinner is 7:30-8:30 p.m. with the program afterwards lasting no longer than 45 minutes. For ticket information, call Eugene Jablonowski at 8253815; for banquet info, call Robyn Lucas at 522-2719.
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The 2009 Veterans Day Parade will be Sunday, Nov. 8, down the streets of Cheviot. There will be a short memorial service following the parade. The antique and classic cars will also be on
As part of its bicentennial celebrations, Green Township is hosting a bicentennial family health and wellness fair from 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Nathanael Green Lodge, 6394 Wesselman
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Road. Green Township Days will feature vision screenings, hearing checks, blood pressure checks, nutritional information, Alzheimer’s information, massage therapy, flu shots and a mobile health clinic for veterans. The free community event will also include an ice cream social, free giveaways and door prizes.
Man robbed at mall
A Franklin man was robbed at gunpoint Oct. 14 night in the parking lot of Northgate Mall, 9501 Colerain Ave., according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. The man, 23, told authorities he was getting out of his car near Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill about 8:25 p.m. when a man in a red hooded sweatshirt grabbed him from behind and put a gun to his head. The gunman stole his cell phone, wallet and cash. Sheriff’s officials did not disclose how much money was taken. The suspect remains at large. He is described as biracial, six foot and 130 pounds. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office: 8251500, or Crime Stoppers: 3523040.
Yard sale
The Mount Airy Community Yard Sale will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Little Flower Church parking lot, Colerain Avenue and Kirby Road in Mount Airy. Sale is rain or shine Cost is $15 per parking space, or two spaces for $20. Contact Kathy Shannon 442-0025. Proceeds benefit the LF Madagascar Mission.
Band invitational
The Colerain High School music and athletic departments present the Colerain High School Marching Band Invitational. More than 20 bands from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana will travel to the Colerain High School football stadium to compete in a Mid-States Band Association Sponsored Competition from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Finals will be held at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $8 per person all day or $5 for evening finals only.
CPS candidate forum
A Cincinnati School Board candidates night will be 8-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Waldorf School, formerly Little Flower, 5560 Kirby Ave. There are 12 candidates running for four Cincinnati School Board seats. This event will be held during the community council’s meeting, but the political forum is being organized by a Northsider and is open to anyone who wants to attend. Each candidate will be allowed to make an opening statement, then the floor will be opened up for questions. For more information, call Gwen Marshall at gmarshall@fuse.net or 541-6978.
La Salle open house
La Salle is having an open house for prospective students and their families t10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the school Participants can meet the La Salle faculty, staff, administration, and parents of other Lancers. There will be a guided tour around campus where you will learn about our cuttingedge Tablet PC program, the new De La Salle Signum Fidei Institute, and the unveiling of both the Lasallian Scholars Institute and the remodeled curriculum. For questions or information, call Andre Gibson at 513741-2365.
Angel run
Mercy Hospital Western Hills & Mercy Medical Center Harrison presents the Angels on the Run 5K Saturday, Nov. 7, at Miami Whitewater Park, 9001 Mount Hope Road. A parking decal required for entrance. Registration begins at 8 a.m., race at 9:30 a.m. The race benefits the Angel Foundation and those facing foreclosure. For more information regarding how you can help, or if you are a family in need due to job loss, and your home is in foreclosure, go to www.angelsontherun5k.org. The run is open to all ages and fitness levels. To register for this event, go to www.angelsontherun 5k.org or www.sprunning. com. You may also visit any local U.S. Bank for a registration form.
Computer recycling
Do you have an old com-
puter or peripheral you would like to discard? From now until Dec. 30, residents of Hamilton County can dispose of their old monitors, computers, printers, back-up batteries and even fax machines and cell phones. The program is sponsored by the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District. Items can be dropped off for recycling between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 2TRG, 11093 Kenwood Road No. 7, in Blue Ash. Please bring proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill. This program cannot accept items from businesses, churches, schools or nonprofit organizations. For more information, call 946-7766.
Sewers fixed
The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSD) has completed its sewer construction along West Galbraith Road in North College Hill and Colerain Township. The replacement of 4,150 feet of undersized and deteriorated sewer pipe will accommodate existing sewer flows and reduce the occurrence of flooded basements. Following MSD’s sewer construction, Duke Energy will soon begin a project to update natural gas lines. Work is expected to begin later this month and will continue for the next few months. The Duke work will take place along Galbraith Road between Pinoak Drive and Simpson Avenue. For more information about this, please call Bill Cargile at Duke 513-6786095, or visit Duke’s Web site at www.dukeenergy.com, choose the state of Ohio and click on “natural gas services.” Restoration of Galbraith Road will take place in two phases. The first phase will be completed in Colerain Township by the end of October while the second phase in North College Hill will most likely occur in the spring of 2010. For more details about MSD’s sewer project, please contact Ms. Kate Scarpinski, the MSD Customer Service Representative at 771-9424.
Park permits available
The Hamilton County Park District’s 2010 Motor Vehicle Permits are now available for purchase at all park visitor centers, golf courses, ranger stations and Online at www.GreatParks.org. In addition, the 2010 permits will continue the “Resident Reward” for Hamilton County citizens who receive a $5 gift certificate that can be applied toward activities such as golf, camping, fishing, boating, picnicking and more. Included with every 2010 motor vehicle permit purchase is a free 2010 Great Parks Visitor Guide containing detailed information and maps about each park as well as information about recreational activities. A valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit is required to enter the parks. The cost is $5 for an annual permit or $2 for a oneday permit. For more information, visit www.GreatParks.org or call 521-7275.
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Duvall Elementary staff and students also walked in the 2009 homecoming parade to show their support and spirit.
Homecoming
Rain did not dampen the enthusiasm of the fans at the 2009 Mount Healthy High School Homecoming Parade and football game Oct. 16. Although the parade was shortened and the home field was in such bad shape the game moved to neighboring Colerain High School’s field, the Owl fans had a lot to hoot about. The Mount Healthy Fighting Owls beat Ross, 35-2. PHOTOS BY JENNIE KEY/STAFF
The color guard donned raincoats and had a great time walking the homecoming parade route.
Rousing the crowd from the truck carrying the teacher of the year Sue Faucher in the homecoming parade were, from left, Keyacia Hardy, Amanda Jeffries and Shaymya Matthews.
There were some traffic tie-ups associated with the Mount Healthy High School 2009 Homecoming parade Oct. 16 but they cleared quickly once the parade passed.
Senior homecoming candidate Shannel Wilson waved to crowds along the parade route of the Mount Healthy High School 2009 Homecoming.
Representatives from the class of 2012 waved at fans as the homecoming parade wound through Mount Healthy.
The Mount Healthy High School seniors Cierra Townsend and Danton Weaver represented the school choir in the homecoming parade.
The crew from ZemZem, the high school yearbook, had a good time along the route of the homecoming parade.
Sam Kemper shares some of the candy he collected from passing cars and parade units with Katie Wolf and her neighbor, Trey.
Ed Roberts was the grand marshal for the 2009 Mount Healthy Homecoming Parade.
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, O C T . 2 2
ART EXHIBITS
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. Presented by Arts Revival of College Hill. 541-5676; www.chpc.org. College Hill. Of Elephants and Such, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 7000 Hamilton Ave., Ceramic sculpture and pottery by Jane Strohmeier. Through Oct. 23. 522-3860. North College Hill.
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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. Of Elephants and Such, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 522-3860. North College Hill. HOLIDAY HALLOWEEN Halloween Nights, 6-10 p.m., Parky’s Farm, $6; vehicle permit required. 521-7275. 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. Line Dance Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Line dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 3216776. Springfield Township.
EDUCATION
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. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Colerain Township.
HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN
Halloween Nights, 6-10 p.m., Parky’s Farm, 10037 Daly Road, Non-scary lighted displays, hay rides, magic and puppet shows, fun house, synchronized light show to music, outdoor playground and more. Magic of Phil Dalton 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. nightly plus 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Madcap Puppets at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. nightly, 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $6; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.
MUSIC - STUDENT PERFORMANCES
Fall Choral Concert, 7:30 p.m., Winton Woods High School, 1231 W. Kemper Road, Free. Concert features Winton Woods Middle School eighth-grade chorus and the the high school’s men’s chorus, women’s chorus, concert choir and varsity ensemble. 6192423. Forest Park.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Preparing for an Empty Nest, 7-9 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Learn to grieve what’s behind, daydream about possibilities, work on re-locating and re-kindling relationship with spouse in new and different ways and be ready to move forward into future with sense of peace. Free. Registration required. 931-5777. Finneytown.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Meyer’s Music and Sports, 8635 Colerain Ave., Free. 3859883. Colerain Township.
For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com. Care for Your Car, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., AAA Northgate, 9718 Colerain Ave., Prepare cars for winter with free battery testing and 56-point vehicle inspection. Includes special deals, discounts, refreshments, door prizes and more. Deerfield Township Fire & Rescue offers free car seat safety checks. With AAA and Bob Sumerel Tire & Service. Free. Presented by AAA. 762-3100; www.aaa.com/offices. Northgate.
COMMUNITY DANCE
Mandy Gaines Trio, 7:30 p.m., Cincinnati Grill, 4 Endicott St., $5. 742-1900. Greenhills.
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.
MUSIC - ROCK
HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN
MUSIC - JAZZ
Battle of the Bands Round 2, 7:30-11 p.m., The Underground, 1140 Smiley Ave., $8. Registration required online for bands. 8258200. Forest Park.
Halloween Nights, 6-10 p.m., Parky’s Farm, $6; vehicle permit required. 521-7275. Springfield Township.
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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.
BENEFITS
Masquerade Ball, An Evening of Fantasy and Mystery, 6:30-11 p.m., Laurel Court, 5870 Belmont Ave., Cocktails, dinner, dancing, called auction, giveaways and music. Black tie or masquerade dress. Benefits Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Film Commission. $150. Reservations required. 784-1744; www.filmcincinnati.com. 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. Presented by Hamilton County Environmental Services. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green Township. Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, 3800 Struble Road, Materials include leaves, grass clippings, brush, garden waste, tree trunks and prunings from trees or shrubs. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Environmental Services. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Colerain Township.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
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. 9292427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Springfield Township.
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KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Acoustic Jam/Open Mic Night, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Poor Michael’s, 11938 Hamilton Ave., 825-9958. Colerain Township. Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Meyer’s Music and Sports, Free. 385-9883. Colerain Township.
The Mike Wade Trio will play Oct. 25 at the Cincinnati Grill’s Sunday Jazz Brunch. Brunch begins at noon with the music starting at 4 p.m. Cost is $14.99 or $5 for jazz only. Reservations are recommended. The restaurant is at 4 Endicott St. in Greenhills. For more information, call 742-1900. Pictured is Mike Wade.
HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN
Halloween Nights, 6-10 p.m., Parky’s Farm, $6; vehicle permit required. 521-7275. Springfield Township.
MUSIC - BLUES
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
MUSIC - CONCERTS
PUBLIC HOURS
Saturday Nite Blues, 6:30-10 p.m., Pit to Plate BBQ, 8021 Hamilton Ave., 931-9100. Mount Healthy. Tone Loc, 9 p.m., Metropolis, 125 Cincinnati Mills Drive, Actor and rapper known for hits “Wild Thing” and “Funky Cold Medina.” Jason Derulo performs “Whatcha Say”. KISS 107 live with Jordan and DJ SAB. $10 men ages 20 and under, $7 women ages 20 and under, $5 ages 21 and up. 671-2881. Forest Park.
MUSIC - RELIGIOUS
Lecrae, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Underground, 1140 Smiley Ave., Christian rapper with After Edmund and Mike’s Chair. $16, $13 advance. 825-8200. Forest Park.
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.
RECREATION
Bark Ark in the Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, At Lady Bug Landing. Celebrating the pit bull and responsible ownership. Pit-friendly shelters and rescues with “adoptabull” pit bulls, agility and obedience demonstrations, dog “howl-oween” costume contest, silent auction, food. Free. Presented by Bark Ark Bully Rescue. 522-6861. Springfield Township.
Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Meyer’s Music and Sports, Free. 385-9883. Colerain Township. Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.7 p.m., Winton Woods, Free fishing, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. M O N D A Y, O C T . 2 6
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. COMMUNITY DANCE
Mount Healthy Square Dance Class, 6:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1553 Kinney Ave., Unicorners Square Dance Club beginner square dance class for singles and couples. Partners not guaranteed. Free, donations requested. Through Dec. 28. 2354503. Mount Healthy.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Kroger Northgate, 9690 Colerain Ave., 15-minute screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300. Colerain Township.
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SUPPORT GROUPS
Low Vision Support, 1:30 p.m.,Twin Towers, 5343 Hamilton Ave., Room 68. Facilitated by associates from Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Free. 853-2000. College Hill. Grief Support Group, 7-9 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Information on adjusting to change in life and grief over loss, cherishing positive memories, giving up unrealistic expectations that may lead to guilt and frustration, developing strong support system, finding sources of self-esteem and reducing stress. Free. 931-5777. Finneytown. W E D N E S D A Y, O C T . 2 8
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. COMMUNITY DANCE
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. 5911222; www.cdt-dance.org. College Hill.
DANCE CLASSES
Choreographed Ballroom Dancing, 7 p.m., Parky’s Farm Hayloft Barn, 10073 Daly Road, Introduce yourself to waltz, two-step, cha cha and more. Smooth-soled shoes required. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Springfield Township.
HOLIDAY HALLOWEEN
Halloween Nights, 610 p.m., Parky’s Farm, Candy Treat Night. $6; vehicle permit required. 521-7275. Springfield Township.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Meyer’s Music and Sports, Free. 385-9883. Colerain Township.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Mark Lomax Trio, 7:30 p.m., Cincinnati Grill, 4 Endicott St., $5. 742-1900. Greenhills.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Depression Education Group, 9:30-11 a.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Class provides information about common symptoms of depression, available treatments, how to gain access to treatment and what should be expected, and how our thoughts, stress, lifestyle and spirituality impact mood, coping strategies and success stories. Free. Registration required. 9315777. Finneytown. S U N D A Y, O C T . 2 5
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.
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. PROVIDED
You can find all kinds of creepy creatures aboard the USS Nightmare in Newport. The haunted boat features three levels and 40 horrifying areas. It is open through Nov. 1, from 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $16 or $20 for faster entry. A special lighter and brighter kids matinee is this Sunday from 4-6 p.m. Tickets for the matinee are $6. To tour the boat or to find out more information, visit www.ussnightmare.com. The tour itself lasts 40 minutes. The USS Nightmare is located at 101 Riverboat Row on the BB Riverboats Newport Landing.
FOOD & DRINK
BandCake Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., La Salle High School, 3091 North Bend Road, Pancake breakfast with pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Benefits La Salle High School marching band. Family friendly. $5, $3 ages 3-10, $4 seniors. 741-3000. 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, O C T . 2 7
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. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Continentals Round Dance Club, 7 p.m., North College Hill United Methodist Church, 1930 W. Galbraith Road, Phase III-V round dance club for experienced dancers. Ballroom figures: waltz, two-step, cha cha, rumba, tango and bolero. $5. Through Dec. 29. 929-2427. North College Hill.
DANCE CLASSES
Beginner Continentals Round Dance Club, 6:30 p.m., North College Hill United Methodist Church, 1930 W. Galbraith Road, Beginner lessons in waltz, two-step, cha cha and more. $5. 929-2427; www.sonkysdf.com. North College Hill.
PROVIDED
The Cincinnati Cyclones kick off their season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, against the Wheeling Nailers, at the U.S. Bank Arena. There will be a North Division banner raising ceremony. Tickets are $12 or $24.50, front row. Visit www.usbankarena.com.
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We can close the door to what we want If we are door-closers, how do we counter our tendency to be one? become students of human nature. It doesn’t take a Mensa Society IQ to recognize the basic dynamics of our shared humanness. One of the most precious things we all need and hope for is expressed by the clinical term empathic resonance. You and I are yearning for someone who genuinely “resonates” with us – who will understand us and recognize how we may feel in the circumstances of life. We are not asking that someone always agree with us, but that there is a gen-
uine connection of their person with “my” person. What a satisfaction it is when someone stands in my shoes for a moment. That indicates a door is open. We tend not to shut as many doors when we remember and sense that though we are unique, there is still a solidarity within our human nature. Perhaps I’ve quoted her words too often, but I really feel Lily Tomlin expressed a great truth when she said, “We’re all in this together, by ourselves!” Our children are not children any longer; a customer is profit, a salesperson is overhead; parishioners are fellow-seekers, and clergy
are not gods with thunderbolts; and a person seeking love and understanding, well, that’s all of us. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
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Too often we are our own worst enemy. We badly want or need something, yet behave in such a way that we diminish our chances of getting it. For example: we’re lonely and look for a friend or someone to love us. And voila, we meet a likeable person who shows some interest in us. And what is our reaction? We desperately cling to them, phone or text message them 10 times a day, or express jealousy if they have other friends. Unless they’re equally obtuse, they’ll soon leave. We drive them away by giving them reason to fear suffocation, or that they’ll lose themselves in the black hole of our needs. On the other hand, we might close the door by exhibiting the opposite behavior. We are lonely and looking, but portray a selfsufficiency, gruffness or coolness that says in unspoken words, “Me, need someone? No way! Needing is only for weaklings.” Once again, the other person goes away. Who wants to stand before a closed door? Multiply those situations in various scenarios and we
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Popcorn is the all-ages snack for the season
When we were kids, Mom had a certain aluminum saucepan that she popped corn in. I remember the lid was a bit battered so that when the popcorn started popping, some would pop all the way to the ceiling. Fun! Now making popcorn is a lot easier with non-stick pans or microwave bags. Popcorn and Halloween are synonymous. It’s the one celebration that transcends ages when it comes to the kinds of food served – a time to go back being a kid again, enjoying monster eyes and popcorn balls and telling ghoulish ghost stories.
Aunt Lil’s baked caramel corn
From friend Carolyn Grieme, a Northern Kentucky reader who believes, like I do, that cooking with family from heirloom recipes is not only satisfy-
ing, but preserves personal history, as well. H e r e ’s what she told me about this Rita r e c i p e : Heikenfeld “This is handed Rita’s kitchen d o w n from my Aunt Lil. We don’t know for sure, but we believe she may have gotten the recipe from one of her fellow church members. “She was very involved for many years in various ways at her church, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Barnsburg (Cincinnati). Whenever we invited family over for holiday dinners or just a common get together, Aunt Lil would always come with gifts. “Often she would bring large bags of this baked caramel corn, which we all loved. Other times, she
would bring plants that she had dug out of her yard for us to transplant to our own yards – she loved gardening as well.”
2 sticks butter or margarine 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1 ⁄2 cup corn syrup 1 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 24 cups popped corn (about 2-3 bags microwave popped or 1 cup unpopped) Boil butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Stir constantly, about five minutes. Remove from heat, stir in baking soda and vanilla. Gradually pour mixture over popped corn and mix well. Pour into shallow pans - Carolyn uses two or three 9-by-13-inch pans. Bake at 250 degrees for one hour. Stir every 15 minutes. Cool completely, and break apart. Store in tight containers.
Tips from Rita’s kitchen:
• Add a couple cups nuts to the corn to make a Cracker Jack like treat. • Spray the bowl, spoon, etc. for easy mixing.
Marshmallow popcorn balls or squares
I’ll be making these with the grandkids this week. You can make all sorts of shapes – like ghosts, tombstones, etc. and decorate with tiny candies. You can also put these on sticks, make tiny balls for a party, etc. 1 ⁄2 cup popcorn, popped or 1 bag microwave popcorn, popped (11-12 cups popped corn) 5-6 cups mini marshmallows (about a 10 oz bag) 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 11⁄2 teaspoons vanilla l cup mini M&M type candies (optional) Melt marshmallows and
butter over low heat. Stir until smooth. Add vanilla and blend. Combine candies with popcorn in a bowl sprayed with vegetable spray, and pour marshmallow mixture over. Mix well with sprayed spatula and spoon and form into balls with sprayed hands or pour into sprayed 9-by-13-inch pan (when chilled, cut into squares).
Monster eyes
You can form the balls ahead minus the olives and refrigerate. Just increase the baking time. 3 cups all purpose baking mix (I use Kroger brand) 1 pound uncooked regular or hot pork sausage 8 oz Muenster or cheddar cheese, shredded Pimento-stuffed olives Preheat oven to 400. Mix everything together and shape into small 11⁄4 inches or so balls. Put on sprayed baking sheet. Press
1 pimiento-stuffed olive into the center of each ball, pressing so it will stick. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Did you know popcorn is good for you?
It’s a whole grain with 4 grams of fiber per serving. Eating popcorn may curb your appetite. Folks who ate 1 cup of fat-free popcorn half an hour before a meal ate less than folks who snacked on an equal amount of potato chips. Popcorn has more dietary fiber and antioxidants than any other snack food. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.
REUNIONS Oak Hills High School Class of 1984 – is having a reunion from 711 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Meadows. Cost is $45 per person, and includes appetizers and open bar, and music from the band Bad Habit. Checks can be made to “Class of 1984 reunion” and be mailed to 3459 Ebenezer Road, Cincinnati, OH 45248. Hughes High School Class of 1969 – is planning to celebrate its 40-year reunion on Saturday, Oct. 24, with a dinner/dance at the Grove of Springfield Township. Classmates from the classes of 1967, 1968 and 1969 will be the
hosts of this reunion. To make this the “Reunion of the 60s Decade” we are inviting other alumni classes from 1965 through 1969 to join in. Come out for a fun evening of catching up with old friends, dining and dancing. Help is needed to find lost classmates. If you are an interested member of these classes or know of anyone who is, for more information and to register, contact Julia Caulton at 7425916. Amelia High School Class of 1959 – a reunion is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Holiday Inn, Eastgate. For more informa-
tion, call Rosalind (Fell) MacFarland at 752-8604. Our Lady of Perpetual Help – is having a reunion for all graduates from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at St. William’s Church Undercroft, West Eighth and Sunset avenues, Price Hill. Cost is $15 per person and includes soda, beer, chips, pretzels, bartender, hall rental and music by Jerry “Tiger” Iles. Donations given to Santa Maria Community Services, Sedamsville Civic Association and other organizations. Graduates are asked to bring a snack to share. Last names from A to M are asked to
bring appetizers. Names from N to Z are asked to bring desserts. Mail reservations to Pat Oates Telger, 4125 Pleasure Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45205. Include name, name of spouse or guest, address, phone number, e-mail address, year graduated and a check for $15 made out to Pat Telger. For questions, call Marlene Mueller Collinsworth, 921-0620; Cathy Boone Dryden, 859-282-1788; Kathy Oates Finkelmeier, 4514392; Jane Corns Garrett, 4517420; Jenny Corns Newman, 451-8787; Judy Oates Paff, 9228708 or Telger at 251-4507.
St. Margaret Mary School in North College Hill Class of 1969 – is conducting a 40-year reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Clovernook Country Club, 2035 W. Galbraith Road. For details, contact Andy Kleiman at 859-441-6248. Goshen High School Class of 1979 – is having its 30 year class reunion Saturday, Nov. 21, at Valley Vineyards, 2276 E. US 22 and 3, Morrow, Ohio. Meet and greet is from 6-7 p.m. Dinner and DJ is from 7-11 p.m. No charge for meet and greet. Dinner and DJ is $30 per person. Make checks payable to Goshen High School
Class of 1979, P.O. Box 27, Lebanon, Ohio 45036, c/o Debi Wallace. For questions, Contact Kim Cook at 967-1169, Debi Wallace at 673-1973, Diana Mohring at ddetmering@cinci.rr.com, Denise McFadden at denisemc09@ yaloo.com, Nina Ross at 545-6289 or rosspologirl@hotmail.com, or Tim Johnson at 824-2353, or jt.johnson.1@hotmail.com. St. Dominic Class of 1988 – reunion is being rescheduled for the fall at a date and place to be determined. E-mail Angela (Fischer) Seiter at angelaseiter@hotmail.com for information.
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Community When you go into the voting booth – or fill out your absentee ballot – here are the issues you will be voting on. Some issues on this list will not appear on your ballot depending on what city, township, village or school district you live in. Issue 1 – Proposed Constitutional Amendment to authorize the state to issue bonds to provide compensation to veterans of the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq conflicts. Proposed by Joint Resolution of the General Assembly. To adopt Section 2r of Article VIII of the Constitution of the state of Ohio. Issue 2 – Proposed constitutional amendment to create the Ohio livestock care standards board to establish and implement standards of care for livestock and poultry. Proposed by Joint Resolution of the General Assembly. To adopt Section 1 of Article XIV of the Constitution of the state of Ohio. Issue 3 – Proposed constitutional amendment to amend the constitution to allow for one casino each in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo and distribute to all Ohio counties a tax on the casinos. Proposed by Initiative Petition. To adopt Section 6 to Article XV of the Constitution of the state of Ohio. Issue 4 – Proposed tax levy (additional) Hamilton County – An additional tax for the benefit of Hamilton County, Ohio, for the purpose of supplementing the general fund to provide family health and hospitalization services and treatment programs including, but not limited to, those provided by agreement with Talbert House at a rate not exceeding thirty–four hundredths (0.34) mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to three and four–tenths cents ($0.034) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010. Issue 5 – Proposed tax levy (renewal and increase) Hamilton County – A renewal of 3.62 mills and an increase of 0.51 mill to constitute a tax for the benefit of Hamilton County, Ohio, for the purpose of providing funds for community mental retardation and developmental disabilities programs, including the operation and mainte-
nance of schools, workshops, clinics, residential facilities and such other services as provided in chapter 5126, Ohio revised code at a rate not exceeding four and thirteen–hundredths (4.13) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to forty–one and three–tenths cents ($0.413) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010. Issue 6 – Proposed tax levy (renewal and decrease) Hamilton County – A renewal of part of an existing levy, being a reduction of 0.02 mill to constitute a tax for the benefit of Hamilton County, Ohio, for the purpose of supplementing the general fund to provide for maintenance, operation, and repair of a public building, the Cincinnati Union Terminal, occupied by the Cincinnati Museum Center at a rate not exceeding eighteen–hundredths (0.18) mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to one and eight–tenths cents ($0.018) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010. Issue 7 – Proposed tax levy (additional) public library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County – An additional tax for the benefit of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of Providing operating expenses and capital improvements at a rate not exceeding one (1) mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to ten cents ($0.10) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010. Issue 8 – Proposed charter amendment city of Cincinnati – Shall the Charter of the City of Cincinnati be amended to prohibit the city, and its various boards and commissions, from transferring or selling any assets of the City of Cincinnati, or any of its boards or commissions, to any regional water district, or any regional water and sewer district, formed pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 6119, without first submitting the question of the approval of such transfer or sale of assets to a vote of the electorate of the City and receiving a majority affirmative vote for the same, by enacting new Article XV?
Issue 9 – Proposed charter amendment city of Cincinnati – Shall the Charter of the City of Cincinnati be amended to prohibit the city, and its various boards and commissions, from spending any monies for right–of–way acquisition or construction of improvements for passenger rail transportation (e.g. a trolley or streetcar) within the city limits without first submitting the question of approval of such expenditure to a vote of the electorate of the city and receiving a majority affirmative vote for the same, by enacting new Article XIV?
Issue 44 – Special election by petition local option election on Sunday sale of liquor precinct Colerain I – Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday between the hours of ten a.m. and midnight by Wal-Mart Stores East LP, dba Wal-Mart Supercenter 4609, a holder of a D–6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a neighborhood Wal-Mart store at 10240 Colerain Ave., Colerain Twp., Cincinnati, Ohio 45251 in this precinct? Issue 45 – Special election by petition local option election on Sunday sale of liquor precinct Colerain V – Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday between the hours of ten a.m. and midnight by Wal-Mart Stores East LP, dba Wal-Mart Supercenter 1521, a holder of a D–6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a neighborhood store at 8451 Colerain Ave., Colerain Twp., Cincinnati, Ohio 45239 in this precinct? Issue 52 – Proposed tax levy (renewal) Cincinnati City School District – Shall a levy renewing an existing levy be imposed by the Cincinnati City School District, County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of emergency requirements, in the sum of $65,178,000 and a levy of taxes to be made outside of the ten–mill limitation estimated by the county auditor to average nine and eleven–hundredths (9.11) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to ninety–one and one–tenth cents ($0.911) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2010, first due in calendar year 2011?
Dent haunted house is one of best The Dent School House Haunted House is ranked 13th in the top 25 haunted houses in the country by Haunted Attraction Magazine. The staff and its contributors traveled across the country visiting haunted attractions and interviewing haunted house owners about their favorite haunts. “We think it’s too difficult to say that one haunt is better than another-after all, each haunt has its own style, pace, and thematic approach,” said publisher John Kennedy. So instead of declaring the haunts they like as the “best,” the magazine will feature 25 haunts that staff thinks provide incredible haunting entertainment, events and fantastic fun.
“We all have different opinions about what we like in a haunt,” said Kennedy. “But we all know that the best measure of success lies in whether or not your customers scream.” For more information about these haunted houses, go to www.haunted attraction.com. Haunted Attraction
Magazine has been providing information and insight into haunted houses, hayrides and haunted trails for more than 14 years and is the longest running publication of its kind. Haunted Attraction Magazine is a quarterly magazine and also maintains an active Web site at www. hauntedattraction.com.
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Fri. 8-11pm • Sat. 8-11pm • Sun. 7-9pm Entry is $10 per person, a $2 discount is applied with a canned good donation. Fastpasses are also available for $15 (no discounts). There are no ticket refunds.
The Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall remains open until every customer has gone through. Tickets are only good the night they are purchased.
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What is Your Favorite Color? Recently a report was released concerning the favorite color of cars in different cities. The report said Silver remained the most popular color in the U.S. this year for the ninth year in a row, according to data released this month by Pittsburgh-based paint maker PPG Industries Inc. Twenty percent of U.S. cars are silver. White finished second and black was third. Sometimes, color preferences are logical. Buyers in hot cities, like Phoenix and Dallas, like white cars, while buyers in colder cities, like Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, Detroit, are partial to red, according to Ford’s internal data. No-nonsense New Yorkers like black and gray. Sometimes, the preferences are a puzzle. Boston is the top market for both brown and green cars, for example, while San Franciscans like silver. In Florida, they like gold. So what about our hometown? Cincinnati is the top market for red cars in the United States! Red is the color of the Colerain Cardinals, the red hot Cincinnati Bearcats, the powerful Ohio State Buckeyes and our hometown favorite Cincinnati Reds. Or could it be that we are patriotic so we love the red of our beloved US Flag?
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While I can identify with all of the above, I have an overriding identification with the color red. Red is the color of the blood that Jesus Christ shed on the cross for my sin and the sins of the world. There is a scarlet thread that is woven throughout the Bible symbolizing the redemptive work of our Savior Jesus Christ. The typology of Jesus’ blood is clear in Exodus 12:13 describing the first Passover: And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you The Bible says in Hebrews 9:22, And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. Our Bible proclaims it is the precious blood of Jesus that cleanses man of sin! Many of our hymns lift our hearts in praise for it. In 1876 Robert Lowry wrote the following beautiful hymn we still sing today. What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus; What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Oh precious is the flow That makes me white as snow; No other fount I know, Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
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October 21, 2009
Mercy hospitals win for being well wired
Only Sell Your Gold To Someone You Can Trust As one of Harpers Bazaar’s Top 100 Jewelers in America, you can trust Shelia Bayes to buy your gold. Shelia Bayes owns one of the premier jewelry stores in the region, located in Lexington, Ky, and represents some of the world’s finest designers.
For the third consecutive year Mercy Health Partners has been named one of the 100 Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems in the nation. Ratings recently released by the American Hospital Association through its Hospitals and Health Networks magazine show that Mercy is again being recognized as a national leader in effectively applying information technology. The Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking study measures the use of information technology at 1,314 hospitals nationwide. The survey reviewed how hospitals use new technology to address five key areas: safety and quality, customer service, business processes, workforce, and public health. At Mercy Hospital Mount Airy and Mercy Hospital Western Hills, advancements in technology are helping patients every day.
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The hospitals both provide digital mammography, which is proven to be far more effective in the early detection of breast cancer. Digital imaging provided through the Picture Archive Communications System also enhances the results from all types of imaging studies, from x-rays to CT scans, helping provide better outcomes for patients. And new technology is being used at the hospitals to improve patient safety in a variety of ways, such as making sure every patient receives the right medication and the right dose, at the right time. “Winning the ‘Most
Wired’ award once was a great accomplishment for our organization,” said Paul Hiltz, president/CEO of Mercy Hospital Mount Airy. “To win it three times shows that the technology we are implementing is truly making a difference for our patients and physicians.” Mercy is also beginning to implement a new electronic medical records system that will increase digital connections among all sites and provide better coordinated heath care; which means safer, higher-quality medical care and more convenient services for patients. “Keeping up with the latest advancements is always important because there are strides being made all the time in health care technology,” said Patrick Kowalski, president/CEO of Mercy Hospital Western Hills. For more information on the 100 Most Wired, visit www.hhnmostwired.com.
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October 21, 2009
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Scout lights flame for firefighters
The next time you see the eternal flame atop a memorial to fallen firefighters, thank a Boy Scout named Austin Conn. The 16-year-old Eagle Scout candidate from Harrison’s Troop 408 provided the spark that lit the flame. “Firefighters are always there for the community,” Austin said. “That’s what the eternal flame symbolizes.” The tall, thin Colerain High School sophomore inspired his community to make sure a flame flickers forever at the memorial to five fallen firefighters outside Colerain Township Fire Department’s Station 26. Two of the five, Capt. Robin Zang Broxterman and firefighter Brian Schira, died in a house fire on April 4, 2008. The idea for the eternal flame outside Station 26 started to take shape the day that fire claimed Broxterman and Schira. “My dad was taking me to my bus stop when he learned there was a house fire and two firefighters were down,” Austin said. The scout’s father is Steve Conn, a captain in the township’s Fire Department. “Right then, I thought about what could be done to honor firefighters whose job can never be called safe.” In the days and weeks and months that followed, Austin witnessed the outpouring of support firefighters received from the com-
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Austin Conn, 16, from Colerain Township, holds a brochure showing the type of eternal flame that will be installed atop the firefighters' memorial in front of Station 26 on Galbraith Road as part of his Eagle Scout project. munity. “To this day they are still receiving donations. People are still dropping off food and flowers,” he said. “The firefighters don’t know how to say ‘Thank you.’ I thought a good way might be with the eternal flame. This shows the community they’re always there for them.” Readying the project for its Oct. 19 dedication, Austin shouldered the responsibilities. He met with township officials. He raised $4,300 – nearly double the amount needed. He coaxed businesses into donating money, time and material. He also researched energy-saving eternal flames. He came up with a glassenclosed lamp that burns $80 to $90 of natural gas a month. Traditional bowlshaped models have monthly gas bills in the thousands. Austin also intends to get his hands dirty with the
project. In the coming weeks, he will work with other scouts installing forms and pouring cement for walkways to the flame. His timetable calls for the work be completed in time for the dedication Oct. 19. That is the 45th anniversary of another deadly Colerain Township fire. A blaze at a home improvement center in the fall of 1964 claimed the lives of two fire department members, Capt. Leroy J. Hammitt and firefighter Allen Bruce Price. The eternal flame constitutes Austin’s Eagle Scout service project – one of many requirements for attaining scouting’s highest rank. He takes pride in what he has accomplished. But he makes no claim of ownership. To him, it’s never “my project.” He’s not doing it to get a badge. “This is a chance for the community to be able to give something to people
nity who generously donate the coats. Participating fire departments serving as drop off points include Colerain Township, Forest Park, Green Township, Mount Healthy, and Springfield Township. For a complete list of fire departments and locations as well as participating Gold Star Chili locations, go to www.wlwt.com or
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Friendship Baptist Church 8580 Cheviot Rd 741-7017 Gary Jackson, Senior Pastor Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Morning Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday Evening Services 6:30pm Wednesday Service 7:00pm AWANA (Wed) 7:00 - 8:45pm
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BAPTIST Creek Road Baptist Church 3906 Creek Rd., Sharonville, Cincinnati, OH 513-563-2410 elder@creekroad.org Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:45am, 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Pastor, Rev. David B Smith
www.svdpcincinnati.org. In addition to collection site partners, this year’s coat drive sponsors include City Dash who will provide pickup and delivery service. The 5 Cares Coat Drive will continue through Dec. 4. For information about donating or helping with the drive, call St. Vincent de Paul at 562-8841, ext. 226, or to learn how to receive a coat, call 421-0602.
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9927 Wayne Ave * Lincoln Hts, Ohio 45215 513-554-4010 Pastor: Fr Thomas Difolco African American in History & Heritage Roman Catholic in Faith & Practice Services: Saturday at 7:00p & Sunday at 10:00a You are always welcome at St. Martin de Porres
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LUTHERAN Christ Lutheran Church (LCMS)
3301 Compton Rd (1 block east of Colerain) 385-8342 Sunday School & Bible Class (all ages) 9:45am Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Saturday Evening Worship 5:30pm A great community church in a great community! Also home to Little Bud Preschool 385-8404 enrolling now! Visit our website: www.church-lcms.org
Faith Lutheran Church 8265 Winton Rd., Finneytown www.faithcinci.org Pastor Robert Curry Contemporary Service 9am Traditional Service 11:00am
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HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 9:30 am Traditional Service 11:00 am Contemporary Service 4695 Blue Rock Road Colerain Township South of Ronald Reagan and I-275 923-3370 www.hopeonbluerock.org
Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS 5921 Springdale Rd 1mi west of Blue Rock
Rev Lyle Rasch, Pastor
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“Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor”
www. trinitymthealthy.org 513-522-3026
1553 Kinney Ave, Mt. Healthy
Worship: 8:30 am traditional - 10:45 am contemporary Sunday School: 9:45 am Nursery provided
Pastor Todd A. Cutter
UNITED METHODIST Christ, the Prince of Peace United Methodist Church 10507 “Old” Colerain Ave (513) 385-7883 Rev. Joe Hadley, Pastor Church School for all ages 9:15am Worship 10:30am - Nursery Available www.cpop-umc.org “Small enough to know you, Big enough to care”
CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR 8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Finding God Through Humpty Dumpty: When Things Fall Apart"!
Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided
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marigolds, Klug declared: “This flame is about everyone in the fire service. We lose a firefighter in the line of duty every third day in this country. That’s 100 a year.” He bowed his head before continuing. “This flame,” he said in measured tones, “will remind people about the risks we take to keep them safe.” And for that reminder, they can thank a Boy Scout.
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ly take on the duties of keeper of the flame. “You couldn’t ask for a project that means more to the guys in the fire service,” Klug said as he plucked a spent hibiscus blossom. “This eternal flame is not just about Robin and Brian, although that’s what prompted Austin,” he added. “Nor is it just about the five names on this memorial.” Straightening up after inspecting some
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Coat drive for St. Vincent de Paul begins The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and WLWT Channel 5 have begun the eighth annual 5 Cares Coat Drive. Drive partners are Gold Star Chili, City Dash, local fire departments and Starr Printing Services, Inc. St. Vincent de Paul supplies coats to its own clients, as well as to other agencies that also work directly with those in need. The 5 Cares Coat Drive relies on the generosity of the Greater Cincinnati community for the donation of new and gently-used coats towards its goal of 4,000 coats. Coats can be donated at a number of drop-off locations throughout Greater Cincinnati, including participating fire departments and participating Gold Star Chili locations. For families living paycheck to paycheck, or those who are newly unemployed, the expense of a coat may just not be in the budget, especially when faced with the more pressing needs of food or medicine, some just simply go without, said Liz Carter, executive director, St. Vincent de Paul. The partnership with St. Vincent de Paul serves people in need, and is something the entire station rallies behind, said Richard Dyer, general manager of WLWT Channel 5. This project is made possible by firefighters and others who collect the coats, volunteers who transport, sort and distribute the coats, and of course, the commu-
who are always giving to us,” Austin said as he sat on the front bumper of a pumper parked in its bay in Station 26. Austin realizes that a flame at a memorial for fallen firefighters holds a certain amount of irony. “Firefighters work to put out fires,” he noted. “But, I believe, this is one fire they will be happy to keep going.” Phil Klug will be glad to see that the flame stays lit. The veteran firefighter-paramedic carefully tends the flower garden by the stone, concrete, bronze and marble structure. He volunteered to be the memorial’s groundskeeper. He’d happi-
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Sunday School Hour (for all ages) 9:15 - 10:15am Worship Service - 10:30 to 11:45am (Childcare provided for infants/ toddlers) Pastor: Rich Lanning Church: 2191 Struble Rd Office: 2192 Springdale Rd
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PRESBYTERIAN Northminister Presbyterian Church 703 Compton Rd., Finneytown 931-0243 Transforming Lives for Jesus Christ Sunday Worship Schedule Traditional Services: 8:00 & 10:15am Contemporary Services: 9:00 & 11:30am Student Cafe: 10:15am Childcare Available Jeff Hosmer & Nancy Ross- Zimmerman - Pastors
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Monfort Heights United Methodist Church
3682 West Fork Rd , west of North Bend Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Worhip 9:44am
Nursery Available * Sunday School 513-481-8699 * www. mhumc.org Spiritual Checkpoint ... Stop In For An Evaluation!
Mt Healthy United Methodist Church
Corner of Compton and Perry Streets 931-5827 Sunday School 8:45 - 9:45am Traditional Worship 10:00 - 11:00am Contemporary Worship 11:30 - 12:30 Healing Service, last Sunday of the month at 5 pm "Come as a guest. Leave as a friend".
Sharonville United Methodist
8:15 & 11am Traditional Service & Kingdom Kids 9:30am Contemporary Worship & Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all ages Infant care available for all services
3751 Creek Rd.
513-563-0117
www.sharonville-umc.org
NON-DENOMINATIONAL HIGHVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH “Life on Purpose in Community” 2651 Adams Rd. (near Pippin) Worship Assembly-Sunday 10:45am Phone 825-9553 www.highviewchristianchurch.com
VINEYARD CHURCH NORTHWEST COLERAIN TOWNSHIP Three Weekend Services! Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 9:30 & 11:15 am 9165 Round Top Rd (1/4 mi. so. of Northgate Mall)
513-385-4888 www.vcnw.org
Northwest Community Church 8745 Cheviot Rd, by Colerain HS 513-385-8973 Worship and Sunday School 10AM Handicap Accessible/Nursery Available
Salem White Oak Presbyterian
Church By The Woods PC(USA) Sun Worship 10:00am Childcare Provided 3755 Cornell Rd 563-6447 www.ChurchByTheWoods.org ............................................
Taiwanese Ministry 769-0725
2:00pm
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UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST FLEMING ROAD United Church of Christ 691 Fleming Rd 522-2780 Rev Pat McKinney
Sunday School - All Ages - 9:15am Sunday Worship - 10:30am
Nursery Provided
St. Paul United Church of Christ 5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale
Pastor: Jessica Taft 385-9077 Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am
Nursery Available/Handicap Access
www.stpaulucccolerain.org
St Paul - North College Hill
6997 Hamilton Ave 931-2205 Rev. Virginia Duffy, Interim Minister Lollie Kasulones, Minister for Program Evelyn Osterbrock, Minister for Children Sundays: Music & Announcement 9:45am Worship at 10:00am Sunday School and Child Care Nurtured And Fellowship Groups For All Ages www.stpaulnch.org
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October 21, 2009
Expo-sed to safety
Colerain Township Firefighter/ Paramedic Josh Streckfuss helps 4year-old Casey Kaesemeyer aim a fire hose at the 27th annual Colerain Township Fire Expo. Kris Schoettone and her granddaughter Bella Roda enjoyed the sunny weather at the Colerain Township Fire Expo.
This was the 27th annual Colerain Township Fire Safety Expo, conducted at Northgate Mall. There were fire trucks and rescue apparatus and other public safety vehicles and displays, as well as a Kids Fire Combat Challenge. The Colerain Township Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services also did a vehicle extrication demo during the events.
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Colerain Township resident Jimmy Wheeler, 6, exits the Springfield Township smoke house during the Colerain Township Fire Expo.
Christopher Mangold, 8, watches an extrication demonstration by Colerain Township firefighters.
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5-year-old Olivia Simpson went home from the Colerain Township Fire Expo with more than fire prevention information: She won a bike from the free Rumpke raffle.
Gavin Osterman, 18 months, took a turn behind the wheel of a vehicle at the fire expo. He was at fire expo in Colerain Twonship with dad, Greg Osterman.
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Emma Deters, 5, takes aim at a simulated wooden fire to get the feel of handling a fire hose. Helping her is Firefighter/Paramedic Josh Streckfuss.
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PRICING YOUR HOME
While there are many factors that contribute to the successful sales of a home, one of the most important is determining the correct price at the beginning. Interest and enthusiasm for your home will be strongest when it first appears on the market. If your property is competitively priced and compares favorably to similar listings, you will attract genuine qualified buyers. An unrealistically high list price will deterearlybuyers,whowillwaitforyoutoreduceyourpricebefore making an offer, or will bid on more realistically priced homes. An experienced real estate agent will work closely with y ou to identify the best price for your home, ensuring an easier and faster sale, and thereby reducing carrying costs, mortgage payments, ownership expenses and overall stress. Your agent will evaluate comparable homes in the neighborhood to determine the market value of your property. When a home is reasonable priced, buyers will bid assertively rather than run the risk of losing the property. A fair price at the beginning ensures satisfaction at the end. Call me to learn how to strategically position the pricing of your home. 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 Producer 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 0 0 0 0 3 6 1 3 3 3
Holding 18-month-old Micah Denson, dad Joshua takes photos of sons David, 3, Joshua, 4 and Zion, 6, in front of a fire truck.
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POLICE REPORTS
CINCINNATI DISTRICT 5 Arrests/citations
David Beal, born 1989, obstruction of official business, 5394 Bahama Terrace, Oct. 7. Lashawnda McCoy, born 1974, false alarm, 2567 W. North Bend Road, Oct. 7.
Burglary
Incidents
2537 Flanigan Court, Oct. 4. 4948 Hawaiian Terrace, Oct. 5. 5374 Bahama Terrace, Oct. 4. 5470 Bahama Terrace, Oct. 6.
Felonious assault
2663 W. North Bend Road, Oct. 6.
Murder
2650 W. North Bend Road, Oct. 3.
Theft
2661 W. North Bend Road, Oct. 7.
Theft of license plate
5322 Eastknoll Court, Oct. 7.
Vehicle theft
5571 Colerain Ave.
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP Arrests/Citations
Anthony Battle, 31, 8819 Grenada, open flask at 10900 Pippin, Sept. 22. Anthony Battle, 31, 8819 Grenada, drug possession at 10900 Pippin, Sept. 22. Angela Beal, 22, 829 Windham Ave., theft at 8451 Colerain Ave., Sept. 14. Brooks Beyerdoefor, 19, 10437 Pippin Road, obstructing official business, resisting arrest at 2830 Houston Road, Sept. 29. Dana Boone, 26, 312 South Main Street, theft at 10240 Colerain Ave., Sept. 12. James Burson, 38, 10201 September Drive, domestic violence at Glade and Craigland, Sept. 28. Terrell Cameron, 31, 3206 Gobel Ave., trafficking in drugs, drug possession at 5901 Colerain Ave., Sept. 19. Keith Carpenter, 18, 1056 Olde Station, drug abuse at 2517 Old Station Court, Sept. 18. Jessica Christopher, 21, 3928 Kenkel, operating motor vehicle intoxicated at 10270 Colerain Ave., Sept. 8. Randy Collie, 39, 9768 Marino Drive, open container at Loralinda and Elkhorn, Sept. 18. Francis Dabney, 40, 7704 Werner Ave., theft at 10240 Colerain Ave., Sept. 28. Diallo Fatmata, 40, 1000 Sycamore, theft at 9681 Colerain Ave., Sept. 22. Thomas Friedhof, 29, 8590 Colerain Ave., trafficking in drugs, possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia at 6600 Colerain Ave., Sept. 22. Patrick Greene, 19, 2833 Jonrose Ave., open flask at Loralinda and Arborwood, Sept. 29. Alexander Hamilton, 23, 9600 Gibraltar, open flask at 3100 Deshler, Sept. 21. Ann Hodkinson, 47, 1452 Carry Wood Lane, operating motor vehicle intoxicated at US and Ronald Reagan Highway, Sept. 18. David Howard, 24, 7401 Martin Street, disorderly conduct at 3385 Springdale Road, Sept. 19. Joseph Janson, 28, 975 Wells Street, disorderly conduct at 7625 Colerain Ave., Sept. 20. Farrah Jones, 32, 203 Congress Ave., theft, criminal trespassing at 9690 Colerain Ave., Sept. 26. Raymond Jones, 49, 2878 Colonial Ridge Court, drug paraphernalia at
2420 Walden Glen, Sept. 19. Alison Kersey, 34, 2885 Royal Glen Drive, disorderly conduct at 2881 Royal Glen Drive, Sept. 19. Kathrine Landrum, 24, 2885 Royal Glen Drive, disorderly conduct at 2885 Royal Glen Road, Sept. 19. Katherine Landrum, 24, 2885 Royal Glen Drive, disorderly conduct at 2881 Royal Glen Drive, Sept. 19. Carolyn Lattimore, 51, 8517 Sunlight Drive, theft at 9040 Colerain Ave., Sept. 29. John Lawrence, 31, 3423 Alamosa Drive, operating motor vehicle intoxicated at Colerain Avenue and Springdale Road, Sept. 19. Lana Lyones, 27, 1546 Bermuda Place, drug paraphernalia at 4200 Blue Rock Road, Sept. 22. Kimberly Madaris, 20, 4566 Woodstate, assault at 9566 Woodstate, Sept. 9. Brett Mason, 20, 8381 Chesswood Drive, receiving stolen property at 8381 Chesswood Drive, Sept. 22. William Mayborg, 40, 5899 Stewerf Drive, receiving stolen property, obstructing official business at 19929 Capstan Drive, Sept. 26. Cristi McHenry, 27, 5545 Old Blue Rock Road, disorderly conduct at 5545 Old Blue Rock Road, Sept. 27. Andre Mosley, 26, 1277 Norman Ave., drug abuse, open flask at Compton Road and Colerain Ave., Sept. 3. Alphonso North, 36, 1337 Biloxi Drive, theft at 3711 Stone Creek Blvd., Sept. 19. Aaron Patterson, 21, 3432 Ringwood, open container at Colerain and Joseph, Sept. 26. Brian Poole, 41, 3498 W. Galbraith Road, drug paraphernalia at 3498 W. Galbraith Road, Sept. 19. Jessica Smith, 28, 1621 First Street, theft at 9040 Colerain Ave., Sept. 15. Veronica Solorza, 23, 388 Deer Trace Drive, open container at 2889 West Galbraith Road, Sept. 21. Jermaine Stallings, 28, 3813 Bornden Street, theft at 8451 Colerain Ave., Sept. 22. James Starrett, 20, 2559 Ontario Street, domestic violence at 2648 Wenning Road, Sept. 22. Jacklyn Teater, 32, 3750 Mead Ave., theft, criminal trespassing at 9690 Colerain Ave., Sept. 26. Junius Thomas, 50, 2519 Niagara Street, aggravated menacing at 3519 Niagara Street, Sept. 25. Mark Thomas, 44, 3519 Niagara, disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 3519 Niagara Street, Sept. 25. Gemaro Moran Tolentino, 28, 5930 State Route 128, open container at I275, Sept. 26. Greg Varner, 49, 2013 Clarion Ave., possession of marijuana at 2420 Walden Glen, Sept. 19. Tracey Westhider, 43, 29432 Barbor Road, restriction on beer/liquor sale at 7954 Harrison Ave., Sept. 22. Melissa Williamson, 27, 1029 N. Wall Street, disorderly conduct at 9718 Dunraven Drive, Sept. 27. Juvenile male, 17, disorderly conduct
at 10761 Pippin Road, Sept. 18. Juvenile female, 15, theft at 9571 Colerain Ave., Sept. 16. Juvenile female, 15, theft at 9681 Colerain Ave., Sept. 16. Juvenile female, 17, theft at 9681 Colerain Ave., Sept. 16. Juvenile female, 17, theft, obstructing official business at 8451 Colerain Ave., Sept. 23. Juvenile female, 17, theft, obstructing official business at 8451 Colerain Ave., Sept. 23.
Assault
Reports/Incidents
Victim struck at 11611 Colerain Ave., Sept. 20. Victim struck at 7598 Boleyn Drive, Sept. 18. Victim struck at 7954 Harrison Ave., Sept. 19.
Breaking and entering
Kayaks and canoes and paddles valued at $1,520 removed at 11643 Miami River Road, Sept. 12. Victim reported at 2546 Haverknoll Drive, Sept. 17.
Burglary
Residence entered and copper piping of unknown value removed at 2680 Royal Glen Drive, Sept. 22. Residence entered at 2572 Dolphin Drive, Sept. 21. Residence entered and TV, game system of unknown value removed at 9103 Orangewood Drive, Sept. 21. PlayStation and games of unknown value removed at Sequoia , Sept. 18.
Criminal damaging
Rock thrown through vehicle window at 10213 Storm Drive, Sept. 21. Vehicle window damaged at 10006 Loralinda Drive, Sept. 13. Vehicle door damaged at 7843 Livingston Road, Sept. 15. Vehicle shot at 3559 Springdale Road, Sept. 20. Vehicle damaged at 8451 Colerain Ave., Sept. 18. Bottle thrown through window at 3699 Brockton Drive, Sept. 24. Bean plants and yard decorations damaged at 9744 Manhattan Drive, Sept. 28.
Criminal mischief
Food items thrown on vehicle at 12007 Huntergreen Drive, Sept. 20.
Domestic dispute
female reported at Round Top Road, Sept. 18.
Domestic violence
male reported at Thompson Road, Sept. 21.
Felonious assault
Victim stabbed at 2845 Glenaire Drive, Sept. 16.
Forgery
Check forged at 2356 Walden Glen Circle, Sept. 21.
Identity fraud
Victim reported at 9114 Round Top Road, Sept. 22.
Misuse of credit cards
Purchases made without consent at 3985 Woodsong Drive, Sept. 18.
Misuse of credit card, forgery Victim reported at 2522 Mariposa Drive, Sept. 18.
Passing bad checks
Victim reported at 3396 Gayheart Circle, Sept. 8.
Receiving stolen property
Victim reported at 8264 Sandy Lane, Sept. 11.
Theft
Vehicle removed at 9024 Colerain Ave., Sept. 15. Vehicle removed at 8940 Colerain Ave., Sept. 17.
William E. Allen died Oct. 10. Survived by wife Connie Allen; children William (Melinda), Wesley (Brittany) Allen, Missi (Brian) Bahr, Teresa (John) Pfeffer, Brandon Wheeler; grandchildren Haley, Bradley, Sydney, Jarrod, Oliver, Grace, Reese, Lilliana, Keira; eight siblings; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, two brothers. Services were Oct. 14 at McKelvey Road Baptist Church. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to the American Lung Association.
Judith Brown
Judith Cress Brown, 69, died Oct. 8. Survived by husband Daniel R. Brown; children N. Reid (Carolyn) Brown, Michelle Faul; grandchildren Tiffany Pennington, Allisha Faul; great-grandchild Brennan; brother Chad (Carla) Cress. Services were Oct. 12 at Riverside Cemetery, Troy, Ohio. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Greater Cincinnati Affiliate, 522 Cincinnati Mills Drive, Suite C281; Cincinnati, OH 45240.
Hartense Dunbar
Hartense Taylor Dunbar, 87, died Oct. 8. Survived by children Bill, Fred,
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Dolores Fester
Dolores Rosenfeld Fester, 79, Colerain Township, died Oct. 8. She was a member of the ladies auxiliary for the Shrine and Yesterday's Memories at Mercy HospitalMount Airy. Survived by daughters Debi (the late Richard) Feldman, Shelley (Mike) Zimpelman; grandchildren Natalie, Chad, Adam, Drew; great-grandchildren Shelby, Bailee. Preceded in death by husband Alfred Feste, siblings Albert Rosenfeld, Diane Cahill. Services were Oct. 13 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to Mercy Hospital-Mount Airy.
Irene Knight
Irene Engel Knight, 80, died Oct. 11. Survived by daughters Janice (Richard) Toedt, Juliann Knight, Jolene (Steve) Marshall, Maribeth Purkins; 10 grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Robert Knight, son Daniel Knight, four siblings. Services were Oct. 15 at the Church of the Assumption. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.
Larry Lampe
Lawrence F. “Larry” Lampe, 83, Springfield Township, died Oct. 13. He worked 56 years in the trucking industry most with the family company, Schipper’s Express Trucking. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a volunteer at the Cincinnati Lampe Museum Center. Survived by wife Mary Pat Lampe; children Mary Ann (David) Randolph, Margie, Lawrence H. (Debbie), Tricia, John (Darlene) Lampe; grandchildren J. Alex Campbell, Marissa, Lawrence P., Nathan, Brett, Lydia, Luke Lampe; cousin Edward Cecile Hafertepe, S.C.
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About police reports Cell phone valued at $140 removed at 10761 Pippin Road, Sept. 18. Credit cards of unknown value removed at 9690 Colerain Ave., Sept. 18. iPod valued at $150 removed at 7671 Colerain Ave., Sept. 20. Prescription pills of unknown value removed at 7955 Pippin Road, Sept. 15. Bike valued at $90 removed at 3218 Orangeburg Court, Sept. 14. Merchandise of unknown value removed at 8432 Colerain Ave., Sept. 19. TV, grill, alcohol, chair valued at $550 removed at 9957 Loralinda Drive, Sept. 13. TVs valued at $1,530 removed at 5585 Springdale Road, Sept. 21. MP3 player of unknown value removed at 1000 Fernhaven Court, Sept. 22. Cell phone valued at $200 removed at 3089 Regal Lane, Sept. 21. License plates removed from vehicle at 2678 Haverknoll Drive, Sept. 19. $70 taken through deceptive means at 2734 Hence Drive, Sept. 15. Wallet and contents removed at 8451 Colerain Ave., Sept. 19. Bike valued at $80 removed at 2994 Galbraith Road, Sept. 18. $180.00 removed at 2919 Jon Rose Ave., Sept. 7. Cordless drill of unknown value removed at 12159 Glencrest Court, Sept. 18. Vehicle entered and currency and wallet valued at $381 removed at 9852 Welk Road, Sept. 18. Tools of unknown value removed at 2478 Springdale Road, Sept. 20. Medication of unknown value at 8315 Firshade Terrace, Sept. 18. Merchandise of unknown value removed at 8340 Colerain Ave., Sept. 24. Cell phone valued at 150 removed at 10761 Pippin Road, Sept. 21.
Violation of protection order
Victim reported at 3426 Alamosa Drive, Sept. 18.
GREEN TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations
Jennifer A. Cuzzone, 38, 4251 Race Road, domestic violence at 4251 Race Road, Oct. 4. Joseph C. Jackson, 50, 4258 North Bend Road, possessing weapons while intoxicated at 4246 North Bend Road, Oct. 5. Juvenile, 14, disorderly conduct at 6965 Colerain Ave., Oct. 5. Jillian Thomas, 32, 1862 Knox St., theft at 5750 Harrison Ave., Oct. 5. Quentis L. Cook, 51, 1862 Knox St., theft at 5750 Harrison Ave., Oct. 5. Cody D. Manis, 22, 5474 Audro Drive No. 3, domestic violence at 5474 Audro Drive No. 3, Oct. 6. Marion J. Cahall, 35, 1958 Anderson Ferry Road, obstructing official business at 1958 Anderson Ferry Road, Oct. 5. Shane A. Pierson, 29, 7360 Silver Creek Road, theft at 5750 Harrison Ave., Oct. 6. Daniel E. Smith, 24, 6770 Towering Ridge Way, theft at 6303 Harrison Ave., Oct. 9. Maria T. Daniels, 37, 1223 Holman Ave., disorderly conduct at 5375 North Bend Road, Oct. 7. Tangela Jones, 24, 650 Neave St., disorderly conduct at 5375 North Bend Road, Oct. 7. Regina Cash, 28, 4250 Aspen Drive No. 10, possessing drug abuse
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Services were Oct. 16 at the St. Anthony Friary. Arrangements by Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Anthony Friary, 5000 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45223.
Wanda Marks
Wanda Grzanke Marks, 94, died Oct. 11. Survived by children Antoinette Heil, Gerald Marks; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Frank Marks. Services were Oct. 14 at MihovkRosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Anthony Friary, 5000 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45239.
James Secrest
James A. Secrest, 87, Colerain Township, died Oct. 12. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survived by wife Laura Secrest; grandchildren Nancy White, Michael Secrest; grandchildren Anthony Pope, Amy Eschenbach, Jeff, Jessica Secrest; great-grandchildren Katy, A.J. Pope; siblings Richard, Clifford Secrest, Carol Tacket, Darlene Hollis, Janet McSwain, Shirley Jones. Preceded in death by siblings Doris Marlow, Evelyn Mullinex, Gene Secrest. Services were Oct. 15 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.
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. instruments at 5389 North Bend Road, Oct. 7. Thong Dang, 53, 2954 Henshaw, theft at 5830 Harrison Ave., Oct. 8. Matthew J. Carr, 36, 2004 Ebenezer Road, assault at 2004 Ebenezer Road, Oct. 10. Dean E. Pottinger, 20, 5915 Fawnridge Court, criminal damaging, Oct. 10. Teena Bradner, 42, 3012 Lehman Ave., theft at 6550 Harrison Ave.,
Oct. 9. Juvenile, 17, domestic violence and underage consumption at 6137 West Fork Road, Oct. 10. Gerald T. Stockelman, 53, 6137 West Fork Road, domestic violence at 6137 West Fork Road, Oct. 10. Nicole Y. Spalding, 30, 3777 Robb Ave., possession of marijuana at
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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Northeast Green Township Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 5, 2009 in the Trustees Meeting Room of the Green Township Administrative Complex, 6303 Harrison Avenue at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing proposed amendments to the Northeast Green Township Zoning Resolution. The following sections are proposed for amendment; Chapter 1 PURPOSE, TITLE, APPLICABILITY, INTERPRETATION AND LEGAL EFFECT Section 1-6 Amendment of Pre-existing Zoning Resolution and Establishment of Zoning Districts Section 1-7 Redevelopment Exception Chapter 2 DEFINITIONS Section 2-3 Definitions Chapter 3 DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP Section 3-2.6 Change of Use Section 3-6 Agricultural Regulations Section 3-7 Agricultural Uses Section 3-8 Dairying, and Animal and Poultry Husbandry Regulations Section 3-9 Dairying, and Animal and Poultry Husbandry Uses Table 3-10 Table of Permitted Uses Chapter 4 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS Table 4-4 Lot Standards Chapter 5 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS Section 5-1.2 Impact Controls and General Restrictions Section 5-1.10 Redevelopment Standards Table 5-3 Lot Standards Chapter 10 ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES Section 10-4 Home Occupations Section 10-5 Dumpster and Trash Handling Areas Section 10.7 Fences and Walls Section 10- 12 Detached Garage, Storage Structures and Other Detached Structures as Accessory to Residential Uses Only Section 10-16 Temporary Structures (new) Section 10- 17 Windmills/Turbines (new) Chapter I I TEMPORARY USES Section 11 -4 Permitted Temporary Uses Section 11-4.8 On-Site Storage or Refuse Containers and Structures (new) Section 11-4.9 Parking in the Requires Front Yard (Residential (new) Chapter 12 VEHICULAR USE AREAS Section 12-5.2 Residential Parking Section 12-8 Off-Street Loading Requirements, Table 19-9 Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements Chapter 13 SIGNS Section 13-3 Definition of Terms Section 13-5.1 Illumination of Signs Section 13-7 Signs Specifically Prohibited in all Zoning Districts Section 13-12.3 Freestanding Signs Section 13-12.4 Building Signs Section 13-13 Signs permitted with Conditional Use Zoning Certificate Chapter 14 BUFFER YARDS AND RESOURCE PROTECTION Section 14-7 Boundary Buffer Table 14-A Classification of Land Uses Chapter 21 VARIANCES Section 21-5.1 Authority of Board of Zoning Appeals Section 21-6 Standards for Variances Chapter 24 ENFORCEMENT Section 24-5 Zoning Certificate Revocation Section 24-6 Civil Penalties for Zoning Violations APPENDIX Section A-3.4 Automobile Sales Lots (new) The text amendments are on file and open to the public for inspection at the zoning office in the Green Township Administrative Complex at 6303 Harrison Avenue during regular business hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. At the conclusion of the hearing any recommended amendments to the Northeast Green Township Zoning Resolution will be submitted to the Board of Trustees for consideration. Attest: Thomas J. Straus, Fiscal Officer Adam Goetzman, Zoning Secretary 1001511274
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Spray machine removed from garage at Hillview Golf Course and driven throughout the course causing damage to ground and six flag pins at 6954 Wesselman Road, Oct. 7. Copper piping, three power cords and a shower valve stolen from home at 5085 West Fork Road, Oct. 11.
Criminal damaging
Fail mailboxes damaged by unknown means at 5370, 5378, 5362, 5354 and 5387 Tall Oak, Oct. 10. Tires slashed on three vehicles at Auto Parts Service Inc. at 5634 Cheviot Road, Oct. 10.
Criminal mischief
Graffiti written on brick at home at 5583 Clearview Ave., Oct. 11.
Domestic dispute
Argument between parent and child at Lee Court, Oct. 6. Argument between parent and child at Gaines Road, Oct. 6. Argument between spouses at Lee's Crossing Drive, Oct. 6. Argument between spouses at Jessup Road, Oct. 7.
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Copper piping stolen from home at 5221 Arrow Ave., Oct. 5. Copper piping stolen from home at 3671 Hubble Road, Oct. 9. Television and laptop computer stolen from home at 3730 Neiheisel, Oct. 9. Prescription medicine stolen from home at 5655 Harrison Ave., Oct. 10. Copper piping stolen from home at 4443 North Bend Road, Oct. 10.
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Passing bad check
Money order that had a stop payment ordered on it was passed at Wellington Investments at 6460 Harrison Ave., Oct. 8.
Robbery
Suspect forcefully stole purse from victim at 3302 North Bend Road, Oct. 8.
Theft
Political sign stolen from front yard of home at 5963 Childs Ave., Oct. 4. Car stereo, two amplifiers and two speakers stolen from vehicle at 6590 Harrison Ave., Oct. 4. Backpack, MP3 player and clothing stolen from vehicle at 4453 Bridgetown Road, Oct. 4. GPS and an MP3 player stolen from vehicle at 3531 Gailynn Drive, Oct. 4. Television and MP3 player stolen from home at 6242 Werk Road, Oct. 5. Check card stolen from home at 5446 Childs Ave., Oct. 5. Radar detector stolen from one vehicle; laser detector stolen from second vehicle; and two pairs of pants stolen from third vehicle at 5575 Windridge Ave., Oct. 6. Saw-zaw stolen from vehicle at 1441 Beechmeadow Lane, Oct. 7. Three video games stolen from home at 6535 Taylor Road, Oct. 7. MP3 player stolen from vehicle at 7180 Ruwes Oak Drive, Oct. 7. Cell phone stolen from counter at CVS Pharmacy at 5811 Colerain Ave., Oct. 7. Money stolen from office at Hamilton County MRDD at 3030 West Fork Road, Oct. 7. Laptop computer, video game system and two cell phones stolen from home at 5590 Windridge Drive, Oct. 8. Three wrought iron tables stolen from home's patio at 7306 Bridgepoint, Oct. 8. Check stolen from home at 4597 Hutchinson Glen, Oct. 8. Seven pairs of jeans stolen from dryer at apartment complex at 6710 Harrison Ave., Oct. 9. Briefcase, laptop computer and eyeglasses stolen from vehicle at 5581 Bridgetown Road, Oct. 10. GPS stolen from vehicle at 5471 Mallard, Oct. 10. Television stolen from home at 5545 Antoninus Drive, Oct. 10. Car stereo stolen from vehicle at 5582 Bridgetown Road, Oct. 10. Eight Halloween decorations stolen from condo complex at 5358 Werk Road, Oct. 11. Decorative flag stolen from home's porch at 5535 Nickview Drive, Oct. 11. Computer, two keypads and a phone charger stolen from vehicle at 5521 Northglen, Oct. 11. Halloween decoration stolen from home's front yard at 5333 Werk Road, Oct. 11. Spare tire and rim stolen from trailer at 3596 Crestnoll Drive, Oct. 11.
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Damien Bonnea, 31, 2400 Harrison Ave., attempted theft at 6464 Winton Road, Sept. 23. Ashley Garnder, 22, 2525 Victory Pkwy, drug possession at 10900 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 23. Lisa Grone, 37, 6090 Capri Drive, disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 8100 block of Winton Road, Sept. 25. Jerran Jones, 19, 10782 Shadow Ridge Lane, assault at 11000 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 28. Demetrius Overstreet, 21, 10764
Valiant Drive, protection order violation at 10900 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 23. Dwayne Reid, 38, 5771 Lantana Ave., theft at 1100 block of Compton Road, Sept. 23. Lewis Robinson, 47, 10611 Toulon Drive, theft at Sheffield Court, Sept. 23. Tina Schubert, 37, 2301 Lincoln Ave., disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 2301 Lincoln Ave., Sept. 23. Clyde Townsend, 50, 2155 Roosevelt Ave., theft, resisting arrest at 2155 Roosevelt Ave., Sept. 25. Domenic Travis, 23, 7678 Clovernook Ave., drug possession at Hamilton Avenue & Meredith Drive, Sept. 22. Dameon Turner, 24, 519 Hale Court, theft at 8600 block of Winton Road, Sept. 24. Sarah Valentine, 36, 7666 Clovernook Ave., disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 10900 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 26. Tashawn Walker, 29, Toluca Court, criminal damaging, menacing at 900 block of North Bend Road, Sept. 25. Ashley Cottingham, 19, 2057 Roosevelt Ave., making false alarms, obstructing offical business at 2057 Roosevelt Ave., Oct. 2. Nicole Glasgow, 34, 5585 Springdale Road, drug paraphernalia at Meredith Drive & Daly Road, Oct. 2. Richard Godfrey, 29, 1891 Windmill Way, domestic violence at 1891 Windmill Way, Oct. 4. Floyd Headrick, 35, 8452 Mockingbird Lane, domestic violence at 8452 Mockingbird Lane, Oct. 3. Ciana Jones, 28, 1907 Windmill Way, receiving stolen property at 1900 block of Windmill Way, Sept. 29. Mark Kroger, 18, 1622 Dearmand Ave., disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 1100 block of Madeleine Circle, Oct. 3. Patrick Marshall, 21, 1904 Acorn Drive, disorderly conduct at 1100 block of Madeleine Circle, Oct. 3. Ruiz Martinez, 34, 9408 Haddington Court, criminal damaging at 1300 block of Meredith Drive, Oct. 2. Tracy Mccoy, 32, , drug possession, tampering with evidence at 800 block of West Galbraith Road, Oct. 3. Jason Stewart, 18, 2161 Lincoln Ave., domestic violence at 2161 Lincoln Ave., Oct. 1. Yolanda Thomas, 24, 575 W. Liberty St., domestic violence at 8700 block of Desoto Drive, Oct. 1. Damonta Williams, 23, 4686 Rapid Run Road, criminal mischief at 8400 block of Winton Road, Oct. 1. Ronald Bass, 19, 8383 Haskell Drive, receiving stolen property at 11000 block of Elkwood Drive, Oct. 12. Juvenile, receiving stolen property at 11000 block of Elkwood Drive, Oct. 12. Jason Ford, 29, 3631 Zinsle Drive, drug trafficking, Oct. 7. Lesha Harris, 18, 5417 Wintonview Place , obstructing official business, falsification, resisting arrest at Springbrook Drive and Daly Road, Oct. 10. Juvenile, obstructing official business, at Springbrook Drive and Daly Road, Oct. 10. Juvenile, criminal damaging, drug paraphernalia at 9500 block of Millbrook Drive, Oct. 9. Quincy Tolliver, 24, 1978 Lotushill Drive, assault at 1978 Lotushill Drive, Oct. 6. Leann Kidd, 24, 905 Belsage Drive,
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11535 Regency Square Court: Honis, Nathan and Brittney to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr.; $54,000. 2467 Ontario St.: Homeway Solutions LLC to Criswell, Amy L.; $75,500. 2498 Wenning Road: Fannie Mae to Logan, David; $37,000. 2543 Topeka St.: Gundling, Cortland to James, Amy L.; $69,900. 2806 Honesdale Court: Union Savings Bank to Meade, Ashlie N.; $35,000. 2812 Sheldon Ave.: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Reckelhoff, Ken; $28,000. 2985 Overdale Drive: Park, Han W. and Young S. to Anderson, Robert S.; $75,000. 3007 John Gray Road: Yager, William H. and Cheryl L. to Schnur, Scott M. and Melinda L.; $108,000. 3095 Aries Court: Jones, Sharon K. and Juan A. to U.S. Bank NA; $74,000. 3132 Birchway Drive: Pratt, Linda and Richard E. to Meiners, Lee M.; $52,000. 3338 Blueacres Drive: Bailey, Chad C. to U.S. Bank NA; $88,000. 3355 Lapland Drive: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to King, Heather A.; $77,000. 3418 Amberway Court: Brookins, Leatrice to Cable, Kevin E.; $45,000. 3492 Nandale Drive: Markarian, Frances L. to David E. Biederman LLC; $109,000. 3521 Redskin Drive: Brown, Daniel J. and Kristen E. Spencer to U.S. Bank NA; $56,000. 3990 Olde Savannah Drive: Rice, Alizha V. to Wisner, Janet L.; $109,500. 4281 Defender Drive: Funk, Hollin P. to Kiefer, Elizabeth A.; $74,900. 4358 Courageous Circle: Lichey,
David W. and Tabitha J. Fehring to Lichey, David W.; $107,000. 5705 Blackwolf Run: Decker Building Group LLC to Witsken, Kenneth J. and Carol F.; $419,800. 7137 Broadmore Drive: Metz, Joann to Grimm, Steve; $89,000. 7413 Cella Drive: Howard, Brian and Brenda to GMAC Mortgage LLC; $56,000. 8228 Georgianna Drive: Brakas Properties LLC to Bay Holdings Inc.; $42,000. 8525 Neptune Drive: Tri State Holdings Inc. to Rebound Properties LLC; $25,900. 8852 Carrousel Park Circle: Schaffer, Elisa to Markarian, Frances; $109,000. 8970 Summercrest Drive: Inman Construction Inc. to Carden, Willie F. Jr. and Tonda M.; $402,500. 9318 Comstock Drive: Smith, Karen Tr. to JCT Housing Opportunities LLC; $44,000. 9901 Arborwood Drive: Coleman, Darryl to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas Tr.; $72,000. 9928 Crusader Drive: Martin, Pamela M. to GMAC Mortgage LLC; $58,500. 9936 Voyager Lane: Frischmann, Evelyn K. to Big Move Properties LLC; $128,000. Blue Meadow Lane: NVR Inc. to Brinker, David L. and Lynne M.; $311,975. 10046 Brehm Road: Thompson, Mandy and Mark to Mullis, Clarence E. and Sandra R. Mullis; $115,000. 10234 Owl Creek Road: Smith, Stephen D. 5 to Smith, Russell K. 2; $3,000. 10281 Season Drive: Frank Properties LLC to Headen, Angela M.; $89,000. 10526 Breedshill Drive: Collier, Dawn A. and Steven C. to Wells Fargo
Bank NA; $74,000. 2401 Roosevelt Ave.: Hauck, Brad K. to Clark, Tyrone and Lucy W.; $43,500. 2411 Roosevelt Ave.: Hauck, Brad K. to Clark, Tyrone and Lucy W.; $43,500. 2466 Lincoln Ave.: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Sanchez, Gerardo; $40,000. 2530 Haverknoll Drive: Pineapple Properties LLC to McCollum, Tracey L.; $98,900. 2612 Ambassador Drive: Schirmang, Michael A. to Jackson, Jennifer; $120,000. 2756 Quaker Court: Household Realty Corporation to Holwadel, Ronald L. Jr. and Deborah; $48,000. 2901 Wheatfield Drive: Kondaur Capital Corporation to Freeman, Othniel and Chrissy Brown; $74,000. 2989 Butterwick Drive: GRP Loan LLC to Wilkerson, Kim; $50,000. 3220 Pebblebrook Lane: Schultz, Mary A. to Kesse, Andrew S.; $75,000. 3565 Lapland Drive: Zvitkovits, Edward M. to Wells Fargo Bank NA; $80,000. 3777 Philnoll Drive: Gilbert, Dennis W. and Robin S. to Schneider, Gary and Christin; $278,000. 4907 Blue Meadow Lane: NVR Inc. to Cordie, Edwin C. III and Erin M.; $275,585. 7201 Longwood Court: Dave E. Biederman LLC to Caproni, Brian M.; $90,000. 7890 Pippin Road: Dayter, Paul E. to Ellis, Glen E. Sr.; $37,000. 8549 Pollux Court: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Stonecrest Income and Opportunity Fund 1 LLC; $12,023. 9111 Whitehead Drive: Wells Fargo Bank NA Tr. to Daley, Steven; $125,000. 9752 Condor Drive: McWhorter, Eugene and Mary Kay to Fannie
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Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes.Neighborhood designations are approximate. Mae; $50,000. 9957 Skyridge Drive: Semona, Marjorie M. to Souders, David II; $104,900.
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2501 Airy Court: George Thomas Homes Inc. to Conley, April E.; $75,900. 5030 Colerain Ave.: United Management and Investment LLC to Grow Rich Properties LLC; $4,800. 5030 Colerain Ave.: Grow Rich Properties LLC to Kilkus, Suzanne; $22,500. 5210 Ponderosa Drive: Ulm, Jack W. and Mary Jane to Harris, Robert; $85,000. 5435 Cindy Lane: Haigis, Dana L. to Howe, Heather K.; $121,000. 5555 Goldenrod Drive: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to SKTD Investments LLC; $38,100. 2347 Harrywood Court: Mercurio, Martha A. to Roland, Marion; $101,250. 2504 Airy Court: Rutledge, Emma L. to Waldon, Gregory I. and Sylvia; $42,900. 2524 Flanigan Court: Porter, James W. to HSBC Bank USA NA Tr.; $46,000. 2825 Westonridge Drive: Mitchell, Marguerite L. and Patricia A. Martin to Blauvelt, Shelah R. and Thomas; $108,900. 5366 Scarletoak Drive: The Drees Company to Dowell, Darlene; $156,004.
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POLICE REPORTS From B10 drug paraphernalia at 905 Belsage Drive, Oct. 6. Juvenile, domestic violence at Covered Bridge Road, Oct. 5. Juvenile, curfew violation at Simpson Avenue & North Bend Road, Oct. 4. Juvenile, domestic violence at 9500 block of Kosta Court, Sept. 30. Juvenile, aggravated menacing, disorderly conduct at 1805 Miles Road, Oct. 1. Juvenile, assault at 2046 Adams Road, Sept. 30. Juvenile, burglary at 400 block of Sheffield Drive, Sept. 30. Juvenile, aggravated menacing at 8900 block of Fontainebleau Terrace, Sept. 28. Juvenile, domestic violence at 1200 block of Madeleine Circle, Sept. 26. Juvenile, domestic violence at 900 block of Hollytree Drive, Sept. 24.
Reports/incidents Aggravated menacing
Criminal damaging
Woman reported window broken at 10933 Crystalhill Drive, Aug. 26. Woman reported window broken at 8965 Daly Road, Aug. 27. Man reported vehicle damaged at 1093 Meadowind Court, Aug. 24. Woman reported window broken at 1327 Randomhill Drive, Sept. 20. 2232 Kemper Road man reported vehicle damaged at 6700 block of Greenfield Drive, Sept. 19. Woman reported vehicle damaged at 8906 Daly Road, Sept. 28. Man reported vehicle damaged at 8222 W. Galbraith Road, Sept. 29.
Identity theft
Woman reported bank card information used at 2070 Adamsridge Drive, Sept. 17.
Misuse of credit card
Man reported being threatened at 2012 Greenpine Drive, Aug. 29.
Aggravated robbery
Woman reported being approached by subject and threatened with gun at 8771 Daly Road, Oct. 3.
Breaking and entering
Springfield Township reported theft of cash register from The Grove at 9158 Winton Road, Sept. 30.
Burglary
Woman reported DVD, TV stolen at 6210 Witherby Ave., Sept. 7. Man reported video game system, TV, money stolen at 1570 Meredith Drive, Sept. 7.
Woman reported purse stolen at 1556 Meredith Drive, Aug. 30. Woman reproted clothing, money stolen at 8248 Kingsmere Court, Sept. 24. Woman reported TV, video game system stolen at 1360 Randomhill Drive, Oct. 11. Woman reported break-in at 2174 Lincoln Ave., Oct. 11. Woman reported TV, computer equipment stolen at 1021 Thunderbird Lane, Oct. 9. Woman reported DVD player, computer equipment stolen at 1313 Aldrich Ave., Oct. 9. Woman reported TV stolen at 8646 Desoto Drive, Oct. 8. Woman reported computer, video games stolen at 1021 Thunderbird Lane, Sept. 14. Man reported computer, jewelry stolen at 607 Lakeridge Drive, Sept. 11.
Man report credit card used without permission at 9622 Fallsridge Drive, Aug. 24. Woman reported credit card used at 10713 Stargate Lane, Sept. 18.
Theft
6340 Daly Road man reported vehicle stolen at 1000 block of North Bend Road, Aug. 31. Woman reported jewelry stolen at 10863 Sprucehill Drive, Aug. 31. Woman reported credit card information used at 723 S. Meadow Circle, Aug. 26. Woman reported vehicle stolen at 8640 Desoto Drive, Aug. 29. Man reported stereo equipment, GPS stole from vehicle at 945 Hollytree Drive, Aug. 30. Woman reported bike stolen at 8612 Zodiac Drive, Sept. 2. Wyoming woman reported wallet stolen from purse at 8400 block of Winton Road, Sept. 2. 9927 Voyabler Lane man reported items stolen from vacant house at 1300 block of Landis Lane, Sept. 3. Feldkamp Enterprises reported equipment stolen from work site at 2100 block of Struble Road, 1553 Oakknoll Drive woman reported wallet stolen from purse at 8421 Winton Road, Sept. 13. United Dairy Farmers reported $41 in gas stolen at 920 North Bend Road, Sept. 13. Man reported check, wallet stolen at
8354 Newbury St., Sept. 9. Woman reported stereo equipment, GPS, tools stolen from vehicle at 1807 Briarose Court, Sept. 10. 11376 Fremantle Drive woman reported car keys stolen at 10900 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sept. 10. Man reported money stolen at 10937 Maplehill Drive, Sept. 12. Man reported navigation system stolen from vehicle at 1357 Randomhill Drive, Sept. 12. Woman reported medicine stolen at 8232 Galbraith Pointe Lane, Sept. 10. 965 Springbrook Drive woman reported wallet stolen from purse at 8421 Winton Road, Sept. 8. Woman reported vehicle stolen at 12109 Brookway Drive, Sept. 4. Man reported tools stolen at 8310 Daly Road, Sept. 17. Woman reported two cell phones stolen at 8969 Daly Road, Sept. 17. Woman reported vehicle stolen at 10963 Maplehill Drive, Sept. 20. Arbor Design reported trailer stolen at 11820 Hamilton Ave., Sept. 28. Man reported stereo equipment stolen from vehicle at 443 Ballyclare Terrace, Sept. 26. Woman reported Kings Island pass stolen at 1898 Lotushill Drive, Sept. 25. United Dairy Farmers reported $30 in gas stolen at 920 North Bend Road, Sept. 18. 812 North Hill Lane woman reported cell phone stolen at 800 blockof West Galbraith Road, Oct. 3. Efflers Auto Repair reported equipment stolen at 10835 Hamilton Ave., Oct. 1. 8060 Austinridge Drive man reported wallet stolen at 8500 block of Winton Road, Oct. 3. 4275 Skylark Drive woman reported GPS stolen from vehicle at 9100 block of Winton Road, Oct. 2. Woman reported jewelry stolen at 8097 Hamilton Ave., Sept. 25. Woman reported checkbook stolen at 9651 Beech Drive, Sept. 28. 1154 Madeleine Circle man reported cell phone stolen at 8000 block of Daly Road, Oct. 11. Man reported break-in at 8768 Cavalier Drive, Oct. 11. 1743 Avonlea Ave. man reported wheels stolen off vehicle at 8600 block of Zodiac Drive, Oct. 11. 2260 Kemper Road woman reported money orders stolen at 8600 block of Winton Road, Oct. 9.
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her five-year MBA program at FAMU before returning in 2004 as a senior purchases manager for the company. She has served as the prime mover of the Black Purchases Success Network, P&G’s Corporate Purchases AA affinity group; is an avid recruiter for P&G; and has served as a mentor and coach for interns. Included among her outside activities are the Freedom Center Young Professionals Board, Class XIII of the Urban League’s AALDP, serving as an assistant coach and mentor for several girls basketball teams, and coordinating her church’s vacation Bible school. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Hill Harper, a star of “CSI New York” and top-selling author, will Harper be the gala’s featured speaker. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Duke Convention Center on Friday, Nov. 20. Reservations are $100 per person or $125 with the VIP reception. For more information, the public can call the YMCA Black & Hispanic Achievers at 362-YMCA; e-mail tmiles@cincinnati ymca.org or visit www. myy.org.
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Powell Sherman ing serving as the Emerging Ethnic Engineers (E3) Committee chair in the African American Collaborative. In that role, he developed a mentorship program that exposes engineering students to the automotive industry. Additionally, he has been a mentor to teens at his church in social and educational situations. • Melvin Marshall of College Hill: Marshall is vice president for the Northside and Camp Washington offices for National City Bank, part of PNC Financial Services Inc. He is recognized as a team leader who consistently delivers results for development of his employees and the communities he serves. Melvin is a member of the Camp Washington Small Business Council and sat on the boards of Marianist Urban Students Program and Service for Mothers and Adolescents. His performance has earned him numerous awards including the president’s, vice chairman’s, and chairman’s awards for sales,
service and c i v i c involvement. • Paula Sherman of College Hill: Laughter Williams and kindness are skills Sherman knows well. They’re what make her such an asset to the YMCA where providing growth opportunities to children are a priority. After receiving her master’s degree in education administration, she joined the staff of the Powel Crosley Jr. YMCA as resource coordinator for the Pleasant Hill Academy School. She leads a team of staff and volunteers who help students achieve success. Sherman is also a board member of Writers of Outstanding Words and a member of the Cincinnati Black Theatre Company, Muzika and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. She has received numerous awards for her innovative arts in education practices and commitment to providing life changing opportunities for underserved youth. • Gabrielle (Gabby) Albert of Forest Park: Albert is a believer in hard work, dedication and giving back. She interned twice at Procter & Gamble during
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