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Food change will save $19,000 By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com

In an effort to continue saving money, the Deer Park Community City Schools District will share a cafeteria supervisor with Reading Community Schools for the upcoming school year. Mary Lynn Bierman, the current food service director for the Deer Park district, will also serve in the same capacity for the Reading schools. “(It’s) a cost savings for us with no reduction in the level of service we are getting,” Deer Park Board of Farrell Education President Donna Farrell said. Deer Park schools treasurer Dan Mpagi said that the district would save $19,000 in salary and fringe benefits with the sharing of services. Deer Park Superintendent Kim Gray said with the proximity of the districts and the similar pointof-sales lunchroom programs, that the transition for Bierman and Deer Park into sharing services should be easy. “It’s truly a win-win situation for everyone,” Gray said. Farrell said that another positive financial note is that the district has spent $1 million less from the general fund during the 20082009 school year than was appropriated and ended the school year with $800,000 more than what was projected.

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A rendering provided by Roth Partnership Inc. of downtown Cincinnati that shows what the Madeira-Silverwood Presbyterian Church will look like after renovations are complete in mid-August. In December, the church will celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Madeira church rings in 50 years with new look By Jeanne Houck

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When members of the Madeira-Silverwood Presbyterian Church celebrate the 50th anniversary at their site at 8000 Miami Ave. in December, they’ll do it in mightily spruced-up environs. The Madeira church kicked off a $425,000 renovation project expected to wrap up in midAugust. When it is complete, the sanctuary will not only be transformed, but include amenities unavailable when congregants laid the cornerstone to the church in 1959. For example, there will be six flat-screen video monitors and shades will be replaced with suncontrol treatment on side windows. Other elements will include reupholstered and refinished pews arranged in different angles. The choir loft will be replaced

The Madeira-Silverwood Presbyterian Church can trace it roots more than 130 years. For more on the church’s history, see page A2. with movable risers and folding seats. Lecterns also will be replaced with movable versions. New decorative pendant lighting will illuminate the room above a new and longer communion table. Wood grill work on front side walls will be replaced by new drywall and refinished. New carpet and terrazzo tile will cover the floor. The sound system will be upgraded and new speakers positioned at the side of the sanctuary. In the Christian Education classrooms and corridors in the west wing will be new drop ceilings and lighting, new windows and new decorative and sun-control window treatments. Also new classroom signs, new

carpeting in classrooms and new tile in the corridors, new furniture and two new furnaces with central air conditioning. The front of the building will be landscaped. The architect for the project – funded by some 70 donors – is David Sigg of Roth Partnership Inc. of downtown Cincinnati. Oswald Co. Inc. of Kenwood is the general contractor. The public will be invited to celebrate the church’s first five decades in the building on Miami Avenue Sunday, Dec. 6, in the newly refurbished church where Thomas Sweets is senior pastor. “We will have a special service and are in the process of inviting former pastors, associate pastors, music directors and former members,” said Veda Blevins, a spokeswoman for the church. “There will be a meal following the service with a program to include a presentation to the ones who contributed to the renovation fund.”

‘Days in the Park’ festival Aug. 7, 8 By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com

“Days in the Park” returns to Deer Park on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and Aug. 8, at Chamberlain Park. The festival opens at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, with festival rides, carnival games, clowns and a wandering magician. “Red Idle” will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday’s festivities begin at 4

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At least eight Blue Ash cases solved with arrest of man, police say By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com

Eight Blue Ash residents have identified their property among what police say are stolen good found in the apartment of an accused burglar. A Hamilton County grand jury recently indicted the accused man – Jason Ward, 26, of Northside – on one count of burglary and four counts of receiving stolen property. Prosecutors said the charges relate to crimes in Blue Ash and Madeira. Although Ward is scheduled for a jury trial Sept. 15 in Common Pleas Court, the investigation of him continues. “There were 28 cases

solved so far as a result of the arrest of Jason Ward,” Blue Ash police Capt. Jim Schaffer said. “Eight Ward of the 28 were solved in Blue Ash alone. “The other 20 were from Madeira, Sycamore Township, Symmes Township, Montgomery, Miami Township in Clermont County and Loveland,” he said. Schaffer said about a dozen more people are arranging to see whether property found in Ward’s home when he was arrested July 2 belongs to them. Police said they found cell phones, watches, iPods,

Game Boys, cameras, computers, knives, flashlights, calculators, jewelry and CDs in Ward’s apartment. “As you can see, this is still an on-going investigation,” Schaffer said. Ward is being held on a $20,000 bond in the Hamilton County Justice Center in downtown Cincinnati. He was arrested at his home following a spate of crimes between June 21 and July 2, during which time police said Ward stole pickup trucks in Madeira and Sycamore Township and was scared away from a Blue Ash home after the homeowner found him scrounging around in a car in her garage. Ward ran off with coins from the Blue Ash home on

Muirwoods Court June 21, police said. Police said officers who tried to track down Ward with a police dog found a Ford pickup truck nearby that had been reported stolen in Madeira. The truck held items belonging to Ward, whose fingerprints were found at the Blue Ash home, police said. Police said that on June 25, Madeira police officers responding to a reported theft in progress from a vehicle at Kaywood Drive and Rollymeade Avenue saw a Ford pickup truck pull into the Camargo Canyon subdivision. The truck driver pulled into a driveway and fled on foot.

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Blue Ash police arrested Jason Ward for breaking into people cars. Among the items they confiscated from him were 19 cell phones, 47 iPods, 12 cameras, two laptops, five Gameboys, knives, flashlights, calculators, jewelry, CDs and backpacks, etc. Madeira police determined the man was Ward and that the pickup truck

had been stolen in Sycamore Township June 24, police said.

Church origins in log schoolhouse School studying a later start time The genesis of the MadeiraSilverwood Presbyterian Church was the Union Church, which met in a log schoolhouse on what is now Shawnee Run Road outside Madeira in the early 1840s. When the log building burned down in 1845, the congregation worshipped in a stone schoolhouse erected on the site.

• In 1873, Methodists left Union Church and Union Church moved to Madeira, meeting in Muchmore Hall on what is now Miami Avenue. • Union Church became the First Presbyterian Church in 1882. • The First Presbyterian Church moved into a building at the corner of Miami and

Laurel avenues in Madeira in 1887. The final service there was in November 1959. The church had changed its name to the Madeira Presbyterian Church in 1958. • Madeira Presbyterian Church held its first service at its current site at 8000 Miami Ave. in Madeira in December 1959.

By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

The Indian Hill School Board is discussing whether to start classes later in the day. Superintendent Jane Knudson organized a task force to study the sleep patterns of students and determine whether a later start time could be beneficial. Although Knudson said the topic warrants further discussion, she said a later start time would have an impact on the bus schedule

as well as afternoon athletic activities. “Our current school day (is) an hour longer than required,” she said. “We don’t want to reduce instructional time.” Board member Elizabeth Johnston said her research on the topic has shown potential benefits in starting the school day later. She said these benefits have included academic improvements and a better disposition among the students. Parent Amy Magenheim

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said she could also see a benefit in starting classes later in the morning. “I think Knudson older students tend to stay up later,” she said. “(Starting later) is not an easy fix, but it does merit consideration.” Knudson said the task force conducted more than 50 interviews with different school districts as well as the National Sleep Foundation. She said the research indicated students generally benefit by having 9 to 10 hours of sleep. The high school students start their day at 7:30 a.m. while the middle school students start theirs at 7:35 a.m. Knudson said a later start would impact the pick up times for the primary and elementary school students who start their day around 8:30 a.m. The board did not take a vote. Knudson said no changes were recommended at this time. “More work needs to be done,” she said.

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Sycamore Township has announced that the postponed Twilight Concert by Bluestone Ivory will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, at the North Sycamore Recreational Facility, 11797 Solzman Road. Food and drinks will be sold and coolers are also permitted. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. For more information, call 791-8447.

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Columbia Twp. project financing still up in air By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com

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for a proposed new development in the township. The township conducted a public hearing last night to take public input on the potential $21 million office and retail development that would replace the vacant Kmart building on Ridge Road. This comes about two weeks after the developer conducted an informational meeting for residents. The main sticking point from the township appears to be the developerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s price tag for 2.46 acres on the site, which the township would buy and then lease to Neyer in order to redevelop the land. Trustee President Steve Langenkamp said Neyer is asking $1.9 million, despite Columbia Township having the land appraised for about $1.2 million. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me ... youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to show me the value in this project for that $700,000,â&#x20AC;?

Langenkamp said. Dan Neyer, president of Neyer Properties, was in attendance and answered several questions from residents. He said the project could bring 450 jobs to the area, stabilize property values and turn an eyesore into a new office and retail development. Neyer said his company needs assistance in order to get the project off the ground and the tax increment financing is the way to get the money to pay for the development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without some assistance ... we must keep it vacant or rent for a low-rent use,â&#x20AC;? he said. While residents in attendance expressed both negative and positive reactions to the development, resident Mark Opitz asked those at the meeting if there was a better option. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do this, are

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This is a drawing of the planned Ridge Point office and retail development on the old Kmart building site on Ridge Avenue in Columbia Township. Township trustees and Neyer Properties, the potential developer of the site, continue to negotiate on a tax-increment-financing deal. we going to have a vacant Kmart, a recycling center?â&#x20AC;? he said. Both Langenkamp and Neyer said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made

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Armstrong Chapel is planning a renovation project, and the congregation will decide whether officials take the next step. The church is inching closer to finalizing the construction design phase of the estimated $6.7 million project that would renovate existing space as well as add on to the current building. Galen Mills, a member of the church and chairman of Armstrongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Building and Facilities Committee, said the church has received about $5.25 million in pledges from its congregation. Members from the church have also voted on each stage of the process. The latest congregation vote came in January, when members voted to move to the construction design phase. Mills said the next vote could come in August, and could finalize â&#x20AC;&#x153;the absolute, final plan.â&#x20AC;?

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Camp helps children with transplants live full lives By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com

Diane Barnhardt’s Mini Cooper received extensive damage when it struck a utility pole last week.

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Madeira woman injured in Indian Hill crash Gannett News Service A 53-year-old Madeira woman was critically injured last week when the car she was driving struck a utility pole in Indian Hill. Police identified Diane Barnhardt, 53, of Madeira

as the driver of the Mini Cooper that sawed off a utility pole about 2 p.m. July 20 at 7865 Shawnee Run Road. Barnhardt was ejected and was transported to the hospital by medical helicop-

ter. She was listed in critical condition at University Hospital following the accident. Duke Energy was called to the scene to replace the pole and restore downed lines.

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Tom Starr, one of the longest living transplant recipients, is working to encourage kids who’ve received transplants to live life to the fullest. Starr, who has received two transplants in the last 20 years, founded Miracles for Life in 2001 and recently moved the business from Blue Ash to Milford. “We loved Blue Ash, but we’ve really been embraced by all of Clermont County ... It’s just easier to interact out here,” Starr said. “We’ve found everyone extremely friendly, very giving and anxious to help us.” Miracles for Life is an organization devoted to raising awareness about being a blood, tissue and organ donor and sending children who’ve received transplants to summer camp. Miracles for Life also gives out college scholarships. “The first mission was donor awareness ... We want people to know it should be an obvious thing, it’s the gift of life. It’s like I say, ‘If you don’t need it, donate it,’” Starr said. This is the first year the organization has sponsored a summer camp, but it’s a

goal Starr has wanted since the beginning. The three-day camp, which will be free for campers, will take place Friday, Sept. 11, through Sunday, Sept. 13, at Camp Joy Outdoor Educational Center in Clarksville, Ohio. The fee is $25 for registration. “I want to inspire kids to be as great as they can be by doing all the outdoor activities that Camp Joy has to offer. I want to urge them to see that they’ve got a second chance and they need to grab all the life they possibly can,” Starr said. The camp will be cappedoff with a parent’s day camp following a motorcycle ride to Camp Joy. The ride will start at 10 a.m. at the Quaker Steak and Lube in Milford and leave for the camp around noon. Cost is $10 for a driver and $5 for a rider. The proceeds to go toward paying for the camp. Parents who visit the camp Sunday will join in activities with other parents for support and networking. Tom’s brother, Larry Starr, has always been one of Tom’s biggest supporters. When Starr had his first transplant in 1988, Larry was the head athletic trainer for the Cincinnati Reds. “It’s traumatic for the family to have a family

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Tom Starr’s Miracles for Life Youth Camp for Organ and Tissue Transplants at Camp Joy Outdoor Educational Center in Clarksville is seeking campers and volunteers. For more information, call Starr at 248-4665, e-mail him at tstarr@miraclesforlife.org or visit www.miraclesforlife.org. member who needs a transplant ... it has made such an impact,” Larry said. “Tom has really become a big hero for me because he’s always found the energy to get his message out and find ways to educate people on the importance of being a donor.” Before he founded Miracles for Life, Starr created Donor Net, a Internet based system to store donor information so blood, tissue and organs can be transferred more quickly. “We don’t want the possibility of people creating miracles and saving live not to happen because of miscommunication,” Larry said. While Starr has most of the funds and sponsors for the camp, he needs campers and volunteers. Because of privacy laws, Starr can’t find out which children have had transplants and who might like to come to camp. Anyone interested in the camp should call Starr at 248-4665, e-mail him at tstarr@miraclesforlife.org or v i s i t www.miraclesforlife.org for more information.

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Summers an artful experience for teacher By Forrest Sellers

The artist joked she probably wouldn’t be able to bring pneumatic tools that she uses in her CraftSummer woodworking class.

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During the summer Indian Hill High School art instructor Mary Golubieski gets to feel like a student. Since 1990 Golubieski has taken art and craft workshops through the CraftSummer program at Miami University. She has taken 34 different classes, she said. “I’m there every year,” she said. She said many of the principles she learns in areas such as engraving, woodworking and welding are incorporated into her lessons at Indian Hill High School. Golubieski joked she probably wouldn’t be able to bring pneumatic tools that she uses in her CraftSummer woodworking class to Indian Hill, but she said she can still bring back some of the techniques. “The (lesson) is always translated to the kids,” she said. “They

are excited by what I learn.” She said one of her most challenging classes was engraving. “It’s intense cutting copper with sharp instruments,” she said. “How do I get it to look like (I want) and translate the idea. The students deal with (that) as well.” Golubieski, who lives in Montgomery, has taught at Indian Hill High School for 20 years. She said the CraftSummer workshops aren’t just an educational experience, but they are fun. “This is how I spend my summer vacation,” she said. “I live for this.”

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Indian Hill High School art instructor Mary Golubieski stands with a memory box she built in her woodworking class. During the summer, Golubieski is taking workshops through the CraftSummer program at Miami University.

COLLEGE CORNER Graduates

Noel Herrlein of Madeira and Richard Coffey of Deer Park have graduated from Kent State University Herrlein received a master of library & information science degree. Coffey graduated cum laude with a bachelor of fine arts degree.

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Several area students recently graduated from Ohio University. They are: Kenwood: Tyler Snow (B.B.A, marketing, management and strategic leadership). Deer Park: Daniel Wasson (B.A., English, creative writing). Dillonvale: Matthew Harris (B.S., industrial technology). Madeira: Aaron Blankenship (B.S. in education, integrated social studies), Nancy Schmidt (cum laude, B.S. in education, early childhood), Bradford Shaw (B.S., industrial technology), Robbie Gildenblatt (B.S., mechanical engineering), Nicholas Stapleton (cum laude, B.S., communication studies), Brett Wykoff (B.B.A., finance), Adam Dooley (M.Ed., special education).

Three at the top

The three students with the highest grade point averages for the year in each class were recognized at the Ursuline Academy’s annual academic awards ceremony. They were, from left: first row, freshmen Megan Fleming of Loveland, Katie Kaes of Montgomery and Kathleen Smith of Montgomery; second row, sophomores Jackie Ruggiero of Blue Ash, Claire Barrett of Kenwood and Ellie Greiner of Hyde Park; back, juniors Indre Matulaitis of Hyde Park, Shannon Manley of Loveland and Molly Cowan of Kings Mill.

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Stephanie Asbrock of Deer Park graduated

from The University of Akron. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing. • Kyle T. Mason of Deer Park and Rachel L. Tincher of Madeira graduated from Wilmington College. Mason received a degree in accounting. Tincher received a degree in psychology. • John Houck Wolfenden of Kenwood graduated from Denison University May 17 with a bachelor of arts degree. A political science major and philosophy minor, Wolfenden was a consistent dean’s list student. He also he received the Kathleen S. and Frederick C. Crawford Scholarship and the Clifford Garrett Lantz Scholarship while at Denison.

Dean’s list

Allison Walsh has been named to the 2009 spring semester dean’s list at The University of Findlay. An occupational therapy major, she is from Madeira.

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I Make A Difference, Too

Tom Ashmore, left, was presented with the I Make A Difference award by Madeira City Schools Superintendent Steve Kramer at the May 11 Board of Education meeting. Ashmore has held the position as auction chair for the Madeira Schools Foundation Auction, which has raised $200,000 in his two years as chair.

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The chosen ones

Mount Notre Dame teachers, from left: Christine Mencer of Symmes Township, Sue Magnus of Loveland and Catherine Schildknecht of Sycamore Township was selected to participate in the annual reading and scoring of the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations in June. Only 1,100 U.S. teachers were chosen this year.

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Recruiting heat picks up for Moeller senior By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com

Moeller senior Griffin McKenzie missed most of his junior year as a back injury kept him sidelined for much of the 2008-2009 basketball season. There was some concern around the program that McKenzie was missing the most crucial part of his career because the junior year is when most colleges start showing an interest in a player. That concern no longer exists for McKenzie, who has been developing into a big factor on the

recruiting scene. The July evaluation period has been a busy one for McKenzie, a Loveland resident, as the offers have been pouring in. Xavier, Cincinnati, Wake Forest, Tennessee, Western Kentucky, Ohio, Ball State, Northwestern, Providence and Ohio State have all offered basketball scholarships to McKenzie. “It’s been a crazy month, that’s for sure,” McKenzie said. “I’m really enjoying it. My phone has been ringing off the hook.” McKenzie has been impressing in tournaments and on his AAU team, the Eric Gordon All-Stars.

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Moeller’s Griffin McKenzie dunks the ball in the second quarter of a game against La Salle. McKenzie missed much of the 2008-2009 season, playing only in the final few games. That hasn’t slowed the recruiting buzz surrounding McKenzie though, as a number of schools have offered the Loveland resident scholarships recently.

Many of his offers came after the Adidas It Takes Five Tournament. “I felt I played well and it was the first time for colleges coaches to see me play in the summer and they wanted to see me play healthy,’ he said. “My back feels a lot stronger and feels 100 percent healed up with no long term damage at all.” McKenzie said he’s not making a list of finalists, but that he will definitely make a decision before his senior season. McKenzie said Moeller head basketball coach Carl Kremer has been a big help through the process. Kremer has been through the recruiting process before with many stars from Moeller in the past decade. “The feedback I get from college coaches is just how mature Griffin is and how when they talk to him it’s like talking to an adult,” Kremer said. “He understands what he wants out of college and he’s not just in this to pad his ego. He has some objectives for what he wants.” Kremer said McKenzie has a lot of upside and looks even better now as he continues to mature physically. “He is clearly a very skilled big guy,” he said. “There are not a ton of 6-foot-9 inch kids who can handle the ball and shoot the ball as well as he can,” Kremer said. “He’s going to be a leader for us next year and we’re going to count on him for a lot.” McKenzie said he’s really looking forward to his senior season with the Crusaders. “I’m really looking forward to having a strong senior year,” he said. “Me and my teammates are really looking forward to this year and are working hard in the gym. We’re all really excited for it.”

Youth football ready to play By Emily Cohen ecohen@communitypress.com

Last year, Deer Park revived a long missing tradition in the area, a youth football program in the city. When the opening kickoff is in the air, Deer Park Youth Football will be well on its way to another successful season. In the efforts to build a winning program in the school district, the coaches of this youth program stress the importance of fundamentals, such as proper tackling and blocking techniques. In addition, the competitive nature of the sport is kindled, and players are taught the importance of working together as a team. Not only are players taught the

skills of the game, but they are also learning life lessons in the process. While winning is always important, the Deer Park coaching staff emphasizes the role of character and sportsmanship on a daily basis. They talk about having a positive attitude and to never give up in football or in life. Unlike other programs the Deer Park Youth Football program is small in size, which gives the athletes the opportunity for more playing time. “Many local youth teams have around 40 players,” says Dave Anderson, one of the founders of the program. “By having around 25 players or so on a team, those players who pay attention, work hard and play hard are rewarded

with the playing time they deserve. It is not always about the superstar, yet who best exemplifies the qualities of a team player.” Deer Park offers teams starting at 5 years old and goes up to the age of 11. This is based on their age as of Aug. 1. Anderson says that the league is still accepting registrations for players and cheerleaders. The youth football program looks rejuvenated and hopes to keep the tradition alive for a long time to come. For information, please contact Dave Anderson at 513-791-7322, email at deerparkwildcats@gmail.com, or check out their Web site at www.deerparkwildcats.org.

Former NBA player named CHCA coach By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

He played professional basketball for 13 years (including five in the NBA), he’s been a teammate of Larry Bird, Patrick Ewing and Alonzo Mourning, and he’s played for Pat Riley. He’s Ronnie Grandison, the new girls’ varsity basketball head coach at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. “I’m happy to a part of this,” Grandison said. Grandison, 44, played college basketball for the University of New Orleans. During his senior year in 1987, he led the Privateers to their first NCAA Tournament appearance and a No. 16 national ranking. He was drafted No. 100 overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 1987 NBA Draft and would eventually play for five NBA teams – the Boson Celtics, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks.

“I’m thankful to have had that opportunity,” Grandison said of his NBA experience. “I grew up in humble beginnings in a singleparent home in Los Angeles. I’m thankful I was able to play for a D-I school and to play beyond that. It was a childhood dream.” Grandison also played in the CBA for six years and spent some time playing overseas. When his professional career was finished, leaving basketball simply wasn’t an option. “Basketball has been a big part of my life,” the former power forward said. “I retired eight years ago and thought, ‘What do I do from here?’” The answer was coaching. Grandison served as the boys’ varsity head coach at Cincinnati Christian High School and also led the Cincinnati Trailblazers to three Final Four appearances in the National Homeschool Basketball Tournament. He also runs the Ronnie Grandison Basketball Academy at the Kids First Sports

Center on East Kemper Road near CHCA. “Pat Riley helped me,” Grandison said. “I learned so much from him as an individual, and he inspired me to get into coaching.” Although the majority of his coaching experience has been in boys’ basketball, Grandison is confident that he can succeed coaching girls at the high-school level. “I have four daughters, so I understand the female perspective,” he joked. “The personalities (of boys and girls) are different, and you have to handle some things differently. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be tough and get after it.” Either way, Grandison is eager to take control of a team that finished 16-6 last season and won a league title. “I want to try and develop the program even further,” he said. “This year will be a learning process, but we want to continue the tradition and add to it.”

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Sarah Rosenblum is also a nationally-ranked water skier.

Rosenblum stands out on track, water By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com

Indian Hill High School’s Sarah Rosenblum enjoys the winter season as it’s the only free time she has, for now. “I might try to get a job this winter though, because I don’t play any winter sports,” the multisport athlete said. Rosenblum, who will be a sophomore in the fall, certainly has the rest of her calendar filled. She was one of two freshmen on the varsity track team for the Braves and narrowly missed qualifying for the regionals in the 400meter dash. She was also on the regional-qualifying 4x400-meter relay team. Rosenblum will run cross country in the fall and has been a PROVIDED. SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS TO MLAUGHMAN@COMMUNITYPRESS.COM member of the high school marching band since the eighth grade. Sarah Rosenblum was one of two freshmen on She’s also a nationally ranked the Indian Hill varsity track team in 2009 and water skier. was one of the top runners in the conference in “I just think the more diversity the 400-meter dash. you can get in sports the more fun “You have to give both 100 it will be,” she said. “Marching percent across the board,” she band, water skiing and track are said. “You have track practice totally different. You meet a lot of people in band and track and every day and meets every week and it’s a lot of commitment. With water skiing is a unique sport.” Rosenblum said she got water skiing you really have to ski involved in the band because it every day to keep it going. It takes was something different from a lot to do both.” Rosenblum said she “loved” what she was used to. “I’ve always been into sports competing on the varsity track team and Indian and now I’ve got Hill head track something musi- “By age 10 she was ranked coach Susan cal, which is Savage said the No. 19 in the country among cool,” she said. key to her suc“Drum line is a 10-year-olds, but it gets hard cess was staying lot of fun and I for a kid from Cincinnati to healthy and like it all a lot.” having a good Rosenblum is compete with kids from attitude. also ranked No. Michigan and Oregon who can “Her attitude 21 in the counwas outstandtry in tricks and ski year-round.” Mark Rosenblum ing,” she said. No. 83 in the country in Sarah’s dad “She was very supportive and slalom for her very eager and age group in water skiing in only did everything I asked of her. her third year of competing. “She has been snow skiing When you get a kid like that, what since she was 18 months old,” more can you ask for?” Her dad said he doesn’t mind said her father, Mark Rosenblum. “I had a house in Aspen and she shuttling Sarah to different pracused to ski a lot. By age 10 she tices and tournaments. “I really enjoy going to her was ranked No. 19 in the country practices, I’ve never missed a among 10-year-olds but it gets game,” he said. “Actually I retired hard for a kid from Cincinnati to compete with kids from Michigan so I could spend time with her and Oregon who can ski year- while she still wants to spend time with her dad.” round.” Rosenblum starts water skiing Rosenblum made the transition to water skiing and hasn’t looked in March but doesn’t pick it up heavily until the end of the track back. “I really love the sport and I season. Her last meet of the sumenjoy the people I do it with,” she mer is at the end of August, which said. Water skiing involves a fair slightly overlaps with band and amount of travel and dedication, cross country. “It’s a lot of fun,” she said, “but not dissimilar from track. winter is a huge relief.”

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New kids hockey organization checks in By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com

The Les Birdies Team prepares to hit the course with Juanita Thomas of Walnut Hills, Barbara Foster of Forest Park, Gertrude McSayles of Avondale and Frances Keel of Kennedy Heights at the 10th Annual PNC Bank Lynn Stern Memorial Ladies’ Golf and Tennis Classic on April 27 at the Kenwood Country Club.

A Swing at cancer

The ladies took a few swings at cancer, April 27, at the 10th Annual PNC Bank Lynn Stern Memorial Ladies’ Golf and Tennis Classic, raising more than $70,000 for The Wellness Community’s free support programs for people affected by cancer.

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Martha Lindner, Lisa Randall, Kate Lawrence, all of Indian Hill, and Margaret Comey of Hyde Park enjoy the great weather and beautiful Kenwood Country Club while supporting people with cancer at the 10th Annual PNC Bank Lynn Stern Memorial Ladies’ Golf and Tennis Classic on April 27.

There will be a new hockey organization at Sports Plus, 10765 Reading Road, No. 3, for kids in the area as the Queen City Hockey Association holds tryouts for its first season of operation. Steve Penman, the president of the new organization, said his goal for the QCHA is to make it a comprehensive program. But, for that to happen, he said things would have to start slow. “We look to have four or five house league teams and have five A/AA travel teams and one tier 1 AAA hockey team,” Penman said of the plans for the first year of operation. “We don’t have girls yet, unfortunately, and all of the age brackets aren’t filled yet. We’ll probably end up with somewhere around 100 players in the first year of the association.” Still, the impetus for the creation of the organization, Penman said, was to create a more comprehensive hockey program that would give more options for players who wanted to play at a higher level. Penman is no stranger to Cincinnati hockey as he’s been involved as a parent of players, as a coach and as the owner of the Queen City Steam, the city’s only Junior A hockey team. There is another hockey

“The biggest challenge with hockey today in the United States is to provide a premium program at the best price possible”

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organization in the city, the Cincinnati Amateur Hockey Association. CAHA is the longtime youth hockey organization in the city. “We’re not trying to be another CAHA; they have done a nice job around here,” Penman said. “We want to take it to another level, particularly at the higher level of play. CAHA does not have AAA-level hockey and we want to have a comprehensive program so the best players around here had a final outlet of where they could play as sophomores through seniors in high school.” The area’s major high school programs, such as Moeller or St. Xavier, are run through the OHSAA and not local organizations. “Some kids leave town to play hockey and we want to offer a different level of play for those who choose to go farther in hockey,” he said. “We will eventually have everything from the beginning player to all levels, including AAA, from age 8 on up through high school. It will take years to reach that goal though, it

will not happen overnight.” Sports Plus is a partner in the new QCHA. Penman said Sports Plus was a natural pick for him when he was looking for a rink for the Steam because of the facility and the surrounding entertainment for families. “People could bring their kids and have other things to do and it’s wonderful for teams coming in from out of town because there’s a lot to do nearby,” he said. “I feel Sports Plus is the most comprehensive ice facility in Cincinnati and our partnership with them has been everything, really.” Penman said Sports Plus has been a tremendous partner and is assisting in joint marketing efforts in addition to providing help with ice. Ultimately, Penman said the organization’s goal is to provide a hockey avenue at an affordable price but at a proficient level of play. “Cost is becoming a much more important issue than ever in today’s economy and you need the right program in place with the right partner, which Sports Plus is for us,” he said. “I feel strongly you need a full offering of level of play and we’re the only one right now that is on that track to provide the full range of play.” Tryout information is available at the organization’s Web site, cincinnatiyouthhockey.com.

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Jeanne Schroer of Park Hills, Marijane Klug of Delhi, Barbara Dundee of Newport, and Celina Gronau of Maineville enjoy the great weather at Kenwood Country Club while supporting people with cancer at the 10th Annual PNC Bank Lynn Stern Memorial Ladies' Golf and Tennis Classic on April 27.

Deer Park Youth Football is in search of several more players for its 11-year-old football team. Practice will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thurs-

days behind the Sycamore Township Administration Building, 8540 Kenwood Road. Registrations are still being accepted for all age groups, both football players and cheerleaders. Financial aid is available for fami-

lies who qualify. With raffle tickets, players can play at no cost to parents. Contact Dave Anderson at 5457269 or deerparkwildcats@gmail.com.

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The Cincinnati YMCA Synchrogators Synchronized Swimming 16-19 year-old A Team had big shoes to fill: Defend their win of the 2008 ESYNCHRO Age Group National Championship. But going into the competition in Gainesville, Fla., recently, the younger swimmers had their competition first. The youngest team members, the 11-12 year old age group finished 13th among 40 teams in national competition.

Coached by Head Coach Ginny Jasontek, the 11-12s swam to a Brazilian routine. Team members Olivia Bley of Delhi Township, Erin Connor of Milford, Abby Corpuz of Amelia, Alexa Doak of Anderson Township, Danielle Moser of Milford, Josie Nunner of Milford, Giorgia Toscani, and Elizabeth Walsh of Madeira were thrilled with their finish. Up next, the 13-15 yearold age group, coached by Beth Kreimer, swam a swing number.

Team members Madeline Brass of Delhi, Quinn Connor of Milford, Laura Handleton of Anderson, Rachel Handleton of Anderson, Amrian Johnson of Westwood, Tory Lekson of Monfort Heights, Chelsea McAuliffe of Delhi, Nicole Porter of Anderson and Malika Smoot of Bond Hill swam their way to a ninth-place finish. The final days of the competition belonged to the 16-19 year-old swimmers. In side routine competition, 16- to 17-year-old

swimmers Braxton Moore of Anderson, Nicole Porter of Anderson and Cory Justice of Anderson earned a fourth-place win for trios. In the 18-19 year-old events, Tara Porter of Anderson, Jenny Jarboe of Anderson, and Kaycee Meyer of Westwood finished second and Alexa Suhich, Becca Schall and Kira Schall finished fifth in trios. In duets, Rachel McWhorter of Westwood and Kaycee Meyer of Westwood finished third and McWhorter earned fifth place in the solo competition. Team members Jarboe, Justice, McWhorter, Meyer, Tara Porter, Becca Schall, Kira Schall, Alexa Suhich, and alternate, Moore, were facing a challenge. Some of the girls have been swimming together for years and all were anxious to defend their crown. Seven seniors would be swimming this competition for the last time. The girls led the competition in the preliminary rounds and earned a ticket to the finals. After swimming their figures (50 percent of their total score) the girls swam one last time in the finals. Their routine earned the gold medal, reestablishing the Synchrogators as national age group champions.

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Trucking bill not in country’s best interests

Rep. Jean Schmidt recently introduced legislation to increase the federal weight limit on tractortrailer trucks to 97,000 pounds from the current 80,000-pound limit and to increase the use of double trailers on our nations highways. I have serious concerns with Ms. Schmidt’s proposal. First and foremost, bigger trucks will result in more rollover accidents making our highways less safe for everyone. Ohio’s decision this past spring to raise the speed limit for heavy trucks to 65 mph combined with Schmidt’s proposal is a recipe for a public safety disaster. A basic physics equation holds that momentum equals mass

times velocity. When you have significantly larger and heavier trucks traveling at higher speeds, the damage caused by accidents will be exponential, David resulting in Krikorian greater loss of life limb. Community andIndeed Gerald Press guest Donaldson, senior columnist research director for the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety says of Schmidt’s proposal: “More lives would be lost in large truck crashes” and “More bridges would be placed at an increased risk for cat-

The Nordstrom’s in Kenwood Towne Centre is scheduled to open in September. What will having the upscale department store mean to the community? No responses. Are you worried about a possible worsening of the swine flu pandemic this fall and winter? Why or why not? “Honestly, I’m not worried about a possible worsening of the swine flu this fall and winter, because worrying won’t do a darn thing to avert the crisis, if indeed it does happen, though I hope it doesn’t. “I’m more worried about the damage being done to the structures of our country, like banking, the auto industry, and health care, by an ambitious narcissist who has no idea of the long-term negative effects that his unchecked meddling will produce.” B.B.

Taxpayers pay the difference. Schmidt’s bill therefore amounts to an unfunded federal mandate that will put even more stress on our federal, state and municipal budgets. Schmidt’s proposed legislation is good for profits at large trucking businesses and companies like International Paper that are lobbying hard for Schmidt’s legislation. As a business owner myself, I am in favor of pro-business legislation, but not at the expense of the safety of our citizens and our country’s national interest. Rail transportation has been proven to be significantly cheaper over long hauls consuming far less energy. In terms of cost, safety and

Next question Have you seen coyotes or other wild animals in your neighborhood? What can or should be done to lessen the threat of coyotes? What do you like and dislike about the health care proposals currently before Congress? Every week The Suburban Life asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to suburban@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line. “Various flu strains kill hundreds of thousands of people every year and will continue to do so regardless of media panic. “I’m not worried about the swine variety any more than the typical strains. We’ll take our usual precautions, like washing our hands and avoiding kissing pigs.” P.C.

“No, I’m not worried about swine flu going pandemic. This July 15 questions issue is already being engineered Do you think the economic as something that will happen. stimulus plan is working, or “Fear and anxiety is being gen- should the federal governerated by officials to promote ment implement another experimental, toxic, filler-laden round of stimulus packages? vaccinations as the weapon of “The stimulus is obviously not choice. CDC labs can only test 100 working. Obama said we had to flu samples/day and they don’t do it right away so that the count any death unless its own unemployment rate would not go lab confirms the infection. above 8 percent. Yet we are cur“Pandemics are a regular fea- rently at 9.5 percent and certainly ture of life on earth, and they willl head north of 10 percent very occur with sursoon. prising regularity “But that throughout world “Pandemics are a regular should not surhistory. prise anybody, “There are feature of life on earth, and since, as the common-sense they occur with surprising Republicans correcommendarectly pointed tions for avoiding regularity throughout world out, very little of and treating the the spending history.” flu. Do your was planned to research and stay occur right away. Incredibly, most calm.” of the almost $800 million was not K.D. even budgeted for this fiscal year! How could they possibly think that “H1N1 (swine) flu should be a would jumpstart the economy in concern for all of us regardless of 2009? age or place in life. Last spring’s “The only thing this is ‘stimustart-up was mild in comparison lating’ is tired old liberal programs to what the experts are predicting that they have wanted to implefor fall season. ment for years and Democrat “I think we continue our per- donors and special interest groups sonal missions to wash hands who will be the recipients of most often and encourage those people of this money. experiencing symptoms to stay “The stimulus needs to be away from schools, churches and reworked immediately into tax the workplace. It is all of our cuts for individuals and small responsibilities to be vaccinated businesses, which create most of and stay informed. our jobs. That money will then get “We need to help each other put into the economy and stop during yet another tough time in this current slide.” our history.” T.H. E.E.C.

Ozone is very much a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde case. It is simply a gas, with the same scientific make-up at all times. However, its location in the atmosphere causes it to take on very different properties. The results are either very helpful or very harmful to health and the environment. The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments wants the region’s 2 million citizens to know why ozone gas is a big concern. First, there is the Dr. Jekyll of ozone: stratospheric ozone. This could also be known as the “good” type of ozone. Found anywhere from six to 30 miles above the Earth’s surface, stratospheric ozone acts as a natural shield, protecting earth from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. This type of ozone is imperative for life on earth. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, levels of the stratospheric ozone have been depleted and have caused a variety of problems including an increase in health concerns such as skin cancer, and environmental concerns such as crop depletion. With stratospheric ozone, preservation and protection are key, unlike its counterpart. Although the other type ozone has the exact same chemical makeup, the Mr. Hyde of ozone

has a different effect on the environment. This form of ozone is known as ground-level ozone. As the name suggests, this it is found in Emily the air closest to Feldman the Earth’s surface. Community Ground-level Press guest ozone is one of columnist the main components in smog, a harmful kind of air pollution. Smog is created through chemical reactions when emissions, such as those from vehicles and industry, react with sunlight or heat, making this a major problem during the summer. Smog poses a serious risk to both humans and the environment. Research from the EPA has shown it can decrease the lungs’ working capacity, causing shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain and coughing. It can also cause eye and nose irritation and reduce the body’s ability to fight infection. Longterm exposure to smog can permanently scar lung tissue and lead to emphysema, bronchitis and asthma. Furthermore, ground-level ozone is harmful to the environment because it damages crops, trees and other vege-

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tation. Because of their harmful effects, ground-level ozone and smog are monitored throughout the Greater Cincinnati region. When high levels of ozone are expected in the presence of sunlight or high temperatures, a smog alert is issued to warn individuals. During the warmer months, it is important to pay attention to local media outlets to find out when a smog alert is in effect. Those who have an increased interest can also call 1-800-621SMOG to sign up for smog alert notification when an alert is issued. There are things everyone can do to protect the region from pollution before a smog alert is issued. OKI outlines many simple changes that can help cut down on the harmful emissions that lead to ground-level ozone and smog. Some of these tips include carpooling, riding a bike or walking, refueling and using gasoline-powered lawn equipment after 8 p.m., maintaining vehicles, conserving electricity and spreading the word to others. More information and additional tips to reduce air pollution can be found by visiting www.DoYourShare.org or by calling 1-800621-SMOG (7664). Emily Feldman is a clean air assistant at the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments.

Prevent falls with tai chi It’s summer and a great time to enjoy the warm weather. And if you’re looking to add something new to your regular physical activity routine, tai chi might be what you’re are looking for. Tai chi (pronounced tie-CHEE) is a low-impact activity that can help older adults improve balance and prevent falls. Tai chi consists of low-risk, rhythmic movements that require use of the major joints in the body. Tai chi can improve flexibility, strength, muscle tone, balance and coordination. Many studies have also linked tai chi with an improved range of motion, balance, confidence and a decreased risk of falls in senior adults. Other benefits include increased mental health, stress reduction and reduced anxiety and depression. Whether you are trying a new type of physical activity or continuing with an activity you enjoy, it is important to keep these tips in

mind: • Start with small amounts of physical activity and gradually increase the time and intensity of the activity. If you are dedicated to Patrick being active and Shumrick feeling better, you will see progress Community quickly. Press guest • Listen to columnist your body and know your limits. People adjust to exercise differently; you can avoid a possible injury by not overworking your body. • Remember that it takes time to build and regain strength. By the time a person reaches 80 years of age, they can lose up to half of the muscle strength they had when they are younger. The good news is that strength, flexibility and balance can be restored at any age. • It’s OK to change or stop an

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environmental impact, investment in our railway system to transport larger loads, faster is the best alternative. Schmidt’s legislation would undermine our railway system and indeed many rail groups oppose it. The federal government’s job is to promote the national interest and in this case we should be focusing efforts on modernizing our railway infrastructure. Schmidt would have us looking backwards; I think you agree that it’s time to look ahead. Above all public safety must not be compromised. David Krikorian is a Democratic candidate for Congress from Ohio’s Second District. He lives in Madeira.

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astrophic failure.” The danger is so great that truck drivers themselves are upset at the prospect of having to deal with much larger vehicles. The Teamsters union opposes Schmidt’s legislation, as do the families of truck accident victims. My second major concern is that our nation’s roads and bridges are already in bad shape and increasing the weight load and use of double trailers will result in even more degradation of our infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Highway Cost Allocation Study reports that large trucks already pay just half of the cost of the damage they cause to our highways.

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exercise. There are countless types of physical activity a person can participate in. If you don’t find something you like right away, try something different. • Exercise should not be painful. If you experience pain, immediately stop what you are doing and consult your physician. Keep in mind that falls cannot be prevented by exercise alone. Talking to your physician about the medications you are taking, having your vision checked annually, making changes in your home or having a fall risk assessment performed by a physical therapist are great ways to help prevent falls. Fore more information or to find a tai chi class in your neighborhood, call 946-7807 or visit www.fallpreventiontaskforce.org. Patrick Shumrick is a physical therapist at the Center for Balance in Blue Ash. He is also a member of the Hamilton County Fall Prevention Task Force.

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Chip Brinkman is retiring as Symmes Township road foreman after 19 years with the township. His last working day was July 22 and his retirement begins Aug. 31. The township will host an open house from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Township Safety Center to honor Brinkman.

Ashley Davidson prepares to jump off the high board.

Symmes road foreman retiring By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com

After 19 years with Symmes Township and 30 total in the business, road foreman Chip Brinkman is headed for retirement at the end of August. Brinkman’s last day in the office was July 22, but he had saved enough vacation days to take off his last few weeks on the job. Brinkman, who grew up in Deer Park and now lives in West Chester Township, began his career while he was still a student at Moeller High School with Amberley Village, working with the road crew for 11 years and finding his way from the very bottom to the top. In October 1990, Brinkman took the job with Symmes Township when it was only he and another employee. Now, in 2009, Brinkman oversees nine employees and works on everything from doing permits, checking on nuisance complaints and laying out the road program. Brinkman said the best thing about working in the township was the crew “I was blessed to have a good crew,” Brinkman said. “What more could you

Retirement open house

The Symmes Township Board of Trustees is hosting an open house Friday, Aug. 7, for Jerome “Chip” Brinkman, who is retiring after 19 years with the township. Brinkman, who started with Symmes Township in October 1990, has served as the township road foreman for the past 10 years. The open house will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Symmes Township Safety Center, 8871 Weekly Lane.

Ceara Trusty and Molly Van Pelt mingle with the Chick-Fil-A cow.

The cow jumped over to Brookside

Brookside Swim Club hosted a youth party July 8. The Chick-Fil-A cow made a special appearance bringing free chicken sandwiches for all the kids. The Chick-Fil-A cow will return to several more youth parties this summer. Youth parties are every Wednesday night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for kids in grades five through eight. Cost is $4 for members, $6 for non-members. There is a professional DJ, open swim, basketball, ping pong, tennis and snack bar. Brookside will also host a movie night open to the public 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, featuring the Disney movie “Bolt.” Call 891-9832 for details.

Kids gather with the Chick-Fil-A cow.

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ask for?” After his retirement from the township, Brinkman said he hopes to find another job doing the same type of work until his wife retires in seven years. Where it will be, he still is unsure. “The Lord’s going to open the door. I just don’t know which one yet,” Brinkman said. After his wife retires, Brinkman said they plan to upgrade their camper and travel across the country. “I want to see the whole thing,” Brinkman said. The board of trustees will host an open house from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the Township Safety Center to honor Brinkman.

Tyler Goodpaster, Ben Long and Seth Long enjoy lounging by the pool.

THINGS TO DO Chabad Jewish Center is hosting a Mexican Fiesta from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, in Cafe Chabad at Chabad Jewish C e n t e r, 3977 Hunt Road, Blue Ash. The Mexican buffet includes fish tacos, fajitas, tortillas, burritos, nachos, guacamole and more. There is a cash bar available. Music is by Zumba. The event is open to adults only. The cost is $22; Half price admission for friends. Reservations are

required, available online. Call 793-5200.

Summer studio

Art Institute of Cincinnati is hosting Summer Studio from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at Art Institute of Cincinnati, 1171 E. Kemper Road, Springdale. They are creative workshops taught by the school’s professional staff. Workshops are open to high school students and educators with an interest in design. This week’s class is Photoshop/Illustrator. It is daily through Aug. 7. The cost is $25. Registration is required. Call 751-1206.

Lifeguard Kelsey Blackburn (in chair) with Ellie Proctor, Ashley Davidson, the Chick-Fil-A cow and Sam Chadwell.

Morgan Wilson, Ellie Proctor, Tara Adkins, Samantha Wright, Ashley Davidson and Logan Troxell get ready to dive in – or dry off.

Katie Wolfe, Jayne Busher and Kristen Platt swim in the deep end.

Cody Price, Sara Kramer, Ceara Trusty, Alexis Noland, Molly Van Pelt, Lacey Chadwell, Hope Mueller, Sara Donahue, Sam Satterfield and Max Mueller gather on the basketball court.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, J U L Y 3 0

EXERCISE CLASSES

Fitness for Two, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Deep water strengthening, toning and cardiovascular conditions for moms-to-be. $45 for four weeks. Registration required. 985-6730. Montgomery.

FARMERS MARKET

Turner Farm, 2:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road. Large variety of local and seasonal vegetables. Flowers such as zinnias, cosmos, sunflowers, strawflowers, blue salvia and more. 561-7400. Indian Hill.

FOOD & DRINK

Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 7369 Kenwood Road. Discounts, smoothie tastings, giveaways, “Cone Hole,” “Pin the Cherry on the Sundae,” trivia and more. All ages. 7213323. Kenwood.

ON STAGE - THEATER

All That’s in Wonderland, 7:30 p.m. Madisonville Arts Center, 5021 Whetsel Ave. Modern re-imaging of Lewis Caroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass.” $7. Presented by Fallen Players. Through Aug. 1. 271-8600. Madisonville. F R I D A Y, J U L Y 3 1

ART EXHIBITS

Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township.

CIVIC

Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Bar Tasting, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road. 50 cents per taste. 984-9463. Montgomery.

PUBLIC HOURS

Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 8714050. Montgomery. Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood. S A T U R D A Y, A U G . 1

ART EXHIBITS

Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township.

Happy Hour, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, 984-9804. Blue Ash.

EXERCISE CLASSES

MUSIC - CLASSICAL

Fitness for Two, noon-12:45 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 985-6730. Montgomery. Pilates Reformer, 10:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Designed to strengthen and lengthen, focusing on the core. $35 per class, introduction series required. Registration required. 985-6730. Montgomery.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Health Screenings, 9 a.m.-noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Free. Registration required. 784-0084. Silverton.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Blue Ash Concert Series, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Oldies and classic rock music by the Remains. Blue Ash Towne Square. Cooper and Hunt roads, Bring seating. Free. Presented by City of Blue Ash. 745-6259. Blue Ash.

MUSIC - JAZZ

April Aloisio, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Dilly Cafe, 6818 Wooster Pike. 561-5233. Mariemont.

ON STAGE - THEATER

All That’s in Wonderland, 7:30 p.m. Madisonville Arts Center, 271-8600. Madisonville.

Summer Carillon Concerts, 7 p.m. Lollipop and Balloon Concert children’s program. Richard D. Gegner, carillonneur. Mary M. Emery Carillon, Pleasant Street. Listen in the surrounding park as the carillonneur performs on a keyboard connected to 49 bells inside the tower. Tours of keyboard room and bells may be arranged through the carillonneurs. Free. Presented by Village of Mariemont. 271-8519. Mariemont.

PUBLIC HOURS

Kenwood Towne Centre, noon-6 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.

RECREATION

Private Sports Lessons, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 335-5283. Montgomery.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Bar Tasting, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. The Wine Store, 984-9463. Montgomery. Cincinnati Dinner Train, 7 p.m. Cincinnati Dinner Train, 4725 Madison Road. Boards at Barbecue Revue. Three-hour train ride complete with four-course meal on restored vintage rail cars. $69.95; plus tax, gratuity and alcoholic beverages. Reservations required, available online. 791-7245. Madisonville.

HAPPY HOURS

Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, 984-9804. Blue Ash.

ON STAGE - THEATER

All That’s in Wonderland, 7:30 p.m. Madisonville Arts Center, 271-8600. Madisonville.

PUBLIC HOURS

Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 8714050. Montgomery. Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.

HAPPY HOURS

Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Old Saloon, 7450654. Kenwood. Happy Hour, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, 984-9804. Blue Ash.

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RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

Pastor’s Prayer Time, 9 a.m.-9:25 a.m. Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Steve and Tara Peele, senior pastors. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 742-1100. Loveland. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Church of God of Prophecy, 8101 Beech Street, 793-7422. Deer Park. Mexican Fiesta, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Chabad Jewish Center, 3977 Hunt Road, Cafe Chabad. Mexican buffet includes fish tacos, fajitas, tortillas, burritos, nachos, guacamole and more. Cash bar available. Music by Zumba. Adults only. $22, $18 by July 26; Half price admission for friends. Reservations required, available online. 793-5200. Blue Ash.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Learning, Education, Networking, and Support (LENS), 12:15 p.m. Church of the Saviour United Methodist Church, 8005 Pfeiffer Road. Information and support for anyone dealing with mental illness/brain disorder. Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness of Hamilton County. 3513500. Montgomery. M O N D A Y, A U G . 3

RECREATION

Lady Distance Classic 5K/10K & Family Festival, 7:15 a.m.-11 a.m. Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road. Check-in begins 6 a.m. Race: women and children only. Family festival includes pony rides, moon bounce, tattoo art and hands on activities. $30 for race. Registration required, available online. Presented by Fleet Feet Sports. 793-8383. Blue Ash. Private Sports Lessons, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Choose from basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, football, and lacrosse. Ages 5 and up. $250 for six. 335-5283. Montgomery.

ART EXHIBITS

Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.8 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township.

CIVIC

Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.

HAPPY HOURS

Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash.

Trinity Community Church is hosting Trinity Together Time from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Trinity Community Church, 3850 E. Galbraith Road, Deer Park. It is an outreach program for children, parents and grandparents that features guest speakers and activities. This week, friends from the Cincinnati Zoo present four small critters. The free program is for ages 5 and under. Call 791-7631. T U E S D A Y, A U G . 4

ART EXHIBITS

Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.8 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township.

CIVIC

Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Team In Training Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Montgomery Inn Montgomery, 9440 Montgomery Road. Learn more about Team In Training. Meet past participants, coaches, cancer survivors and Team In Training staff members. Free. Presented by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training. 3612100. Montgomery.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.

FOOD & DRINK

Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 721-3323. Kenwood. Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 721-3323. Mariemont.

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EDUCATION

Baby-sitting Training Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily through Aug. 5. American Red CrossBlue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Earn certification in Child and Infant CPR/AED and First Aid. Bring bag lunch. Ages 11-15. $150. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 7924000. Blue Ash.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Blue Ash Concert Series, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Music by Miami University Steel Band. Blue Ash Towne Square. 745-6259. Blue Ash.

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MUSIC - KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Karaoke Night, 9 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. Lobby Lounge. 793-4500. Blue Ash.

PUBLIC HOURS

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ART EXHIBITS

Lost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.8 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 4898862. Sycamore Township.

Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 8714050. Montgomery. Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.

CIVIC

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

Fitness for Two Yoga, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Prenatal yoga. $45 for four weeks. Registration required. 985-6730. Montgomery.

Trinity Together Time, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Friends from the Cincinnati Zoo present four small critters. Trinity Community Church, 3850 E. Galbraith Road. Outreach program for children, parents and grandparents. Guest speakers and activities. Ages 5 and under. Free. 791-7631. Deer Park. Praise and Worship Practice, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Dave and Beth Kenniv, worship ministry. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 742-1100. Loveland.

SPECIAL EVENTS

National Night Out, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Madisonville Recreation Center, 5320 Stewart Road. Community bicentennial celebration. Musical entertainment, food, booths offering child fingerprint and ID program, information on bike helmet safety, parks and recreation activities, youth employment and educational opportunities and more. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Police Department, District Two. 460-5060. Madisonville.

Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

EXERCISE CLASSES

MARKET

FARMERS

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.

FOOD & DRINK

Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 721-3323. Kenwood. Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 721-3323. Mariemont.

FOOD & DRINK

Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Graeter’s, 721-3323. Kenwood.

HAPPY HOURS

MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK

No Saints, No Saviors, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 Loveland-Madeira Road. Allman Brothers Tribute Band. 7912753. Loveland.

ON STAGE - COMEDY PROVIDED

Macy’s Music Festival Cincinnati will be held at Paul Brown Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1. Fantasia, pictured, Anita Baker, John Legend, Robin Thicke and more are scheduled to perform. For tickets, visit www.macysmusicfestival.com.

Bobcat Goldthwait, 8 p.m. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. Comedian, writer and director. $15. 984-9288. Montgomery.

PUBLIC HOURS

Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.

PROVIDED

The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company puts on the comedy about a man who really likes the thought of getting married in “Engaged.” It is July 30-Aug. 2 and Aug. 6-9, at the company, 719 Race St., downtown. Tickets are $20-$26. Call 513-3812273 or visit www.cincyshakes.com.

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Summertime and the living is â&#x20AC;Ś ? I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised if Psalm 23 was written in summertime. You know how it goes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he refreshes my soul.â&#x20AC;? Summer invites tranquility, feeling at one with nature, choosing some positive and relaxing times in our lives. Here are some of the lessons of summer. Slow down: â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is more to life than increasing its speed,â&#x20AC;? said Gandhi. Most of us moderns feel obsessively driven. We stay on the treadmill all year long. We fear the silence of solitude or experience a certain personal guilt if our list of expectations isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t accomplished immediately. Contemplative monk Thomas Merton considered excessive busyness a way of doing violence

to ourselves, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a pervasive form of contemporary violence â&#x20AC;Ś and that is activism and overwork. The rush and pressure of modern life are a form, perhaps the most common form, of its innate violence. To allow oneself to be carried away by a multitude of conflicting concerns, to surrender to too many demands, to want to help everyone in everything, is to succumb to violence. It destroys our own inner capacity for peace.â&#x20AC;? Summertime is freneticisms antidote. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the time for which hammocks and lawn chairs were made, bicycles, tree-lined walking paths, picnic baskets and the song lyrics â&#x20AC;&#x153;slow down, you move too fast, you gotta make the morning last.â&#x20AC;? Notice: St. Benedict, the monk who founded the Benedictine Order, had a novel approach to

help his novices live in the present moment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is the only place we really live. During their novitiate he asked them to temporarily take a special vow â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fidelity To The Present Moment. It meant a deliberate, concentrated giving of attention to what is immediately before you. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Age quod agis,â&#x20AC;? in Latin, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do what you are doing.â&#x20AC;? He wanted them to notice and feel even the mundane. If washing dishes, notice the look and feel of the swirling soapy water, the sound, the smoothness, the comforting circular motion of their hand. This vow of attention required them to let go of the tendency of trying to do multiple things at once (no praise for multitaskers), of acting thoughtlessly, or to live in the past and worry over the

future. The present moment has a fullness all its own. Take off your shoes: Literally and figuratively summer says â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take off your shoes and walk in the grass, feel the earth on which you live, take a deep breath. Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too short for tight shoes. Loosen up and stop frowning. Touch the earth, the trees and flowers. At least for awhile resign as General Manager of The Universe.â&#x20AC;? Many burdens we carry are not even ours to carry. Summertime says â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take that load off your shoulders and let me refresh you.â&#x20AC;? Enjoy: Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what the table server says as he or she places our food before us, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Enjoy!â&#x20AC;? We like the invitation. God says the same thing as he spreads before us the smorgasbord of life that Genesis says he found so good. One of my favorite prayers in a

Sunday Mass says: Father Lou â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lord, open Guntzelman our eyes to see your hand at Perspectives work in the splendor of creation and in the beauty of human life. Touched by your hand, our world is holy. Help us to cherish the gifts that surround us, to share your blessings with our brothers and sisters, and to experience the joy of life in your presence.â&#x20AC;? To which I say a great, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amen!â&#x20AC;? Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

Make sure debt is yours before you pay it During these tough economic times many people are faced with unpaid debts. In addition to bills you truly owe, you may also be hit with collection letters from companies who just hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pay. Some of these are socalled Zombie debts, those more than seven years old that have been sold to debt collection companies. Such bills often donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t belong to you, but are sent anyway because so many years have gone by and

people have moved. Nancy Beasley of Sharonville got such a bill for a debt dating back to 1994. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I went to the Web site of the bill collection company and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no Web site listed. All I found were links to complaints,â&#x20AC;? she said. This bill collector wanted Beasley to pay more than $2,000, for a bill belonging to a company of which she never heard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So I called the company and told them and they said

t h e y w o u l d erase the debt. I just w a n t other people to be aware of letHoward Ain these ters comHey Howard! ing out,â&#x20AC;? Beasley said. Clara E. Martin of Anderson Township also got a collection letter for a debt thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four years old. It was for an

unpaid parking lot fee. But, upon close examination she found the license number for the car listed never belonged to her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they had the correct license number then I would say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Well, this could possibly be something legitimate.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not,â&#x20AC;? she said. Although she wrote the bill collector and disputed the bill, it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to make any difference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just recently I received another letter from them.

This letter is not different than the first one, so this is not in response to what I wrote,â&#x20AC;? Martin said. So I told Martin to send another letter to the bill collector saying she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t owe the debt â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and send the letter by registered mail so they have to sign for it. That way you have proof they received it. She did that and has not heard from them again. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you need to send such a letter to

protect your rights. If you feel the debt is not yours, tell the bill collector in writing to provide proof it belongs to you. Do not admit the debt is yours unless you are sure. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

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Chocolate ’chips’ in to elevate zucchini bread

I’ve been picking my Italian round zucchini, my Lebanese zucchini and my regular zucchini every day. I’ll make stuffed zucchini for supper tonight and if I have time, a chocolate zucchini bread. I wanted to share that recipe since it’s a little different than the norm.

Chocolate zucchini bread/cake

From an anonymous reader. I haven’t tried this yet but it looks delicious. Let me know how you like it. It’s a cross between a bread and a cake, so either name is appropriate. 11⁄2 cups shredded zucchini 1 cup flour 1 ⁄2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 ⁄4 teaspoon baking powder 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄2 to 3⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 ⁄4 teaspoon allspice 1 ⁄2 cup canola oil

Parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste

⁄2 cup sugar 1 ⁄2 cup l i g h t b r o w n sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaRita s p o o n Heikenfeld vanilla 3 ⁄4 cup Rita’s kitchen s e m i sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9-by-5 loaf pan. Set aside shredded zucchini. Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and allspice. Set aside. Beat oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until well blended and fold in zucchini. Add flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in chips. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 55 to 65 minutes. Place on wire rack to cool 10 minutes, then remove and finish cooling.

Mary Simon’s

Topping: 1 cup bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese mixed Butter or substitute Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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Two unusual zucchini: Lebanese and Italian round.

Catalina dip

From Rose Kutschbach – her mom’s recipe, an alltime favorite. “Mom passed away in ’95 but memories will always be there for us,” she told me. Well said! 1 pound cream cheese, softened 16 oz. Catalina salad dressing Garlic salt to taste

Mix with mixer until smooth and creamy, but thick consistency. Use vegetables, crackers, chips or pretzels for dipping.

Baked pasta and chicken

I made this for the grandkids and they (and the adults) loved it. 2 cups whole wheat or regular pastina (or any short pasta) Olive oil 2 chicken breasts, cut up – a good 3 cups or so 1 nice onion, chopped – about 11⁄2 cups 2-3 teaspoons garlic or bit more to taste 28 oz. diced tomatoes with juice 3 cups mozzarella

Cook pasta until just tender, about five minutes. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, film bottom of pan with olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for a couple of minutes. Add onions and garlic, stirring to combine, and cook until onions are soft and chicken is cooked, about five minutes. Put into bowl with pasta. Add tomatoes, mozzarella, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Put in sprayed casserole. Sprinkle crumb mixture on top, dot with small bits of butter. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Tips from Rita’s kitchen

*Water vs. Juice for kids in sports: For Bill, a North-

east Suburban Life reader, whose kids are playing sports. Hydration is paramount. If an activity lasts less than one hour, water is fine. If it lasts 60 to 90 minutes or longer, a 6 to 8 percent carbohydrate sports drink or diluted fruit juice (to dilute juice from concentrate – and try to use 100 percent juice – use at least twice the water recommended) is good. * Information from “The Official Snack Guide for Beleaguered Sports Parents” which yours truly, along with three talented colleagues, wrote!

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Moeller grad to bike for friend with MS By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

Michael Bruening is by no means a cyclist. But for two days in August, that won’t matter. A science teacher at Princeton High School, Bruening is part of a team of

more than two dozen that will participate in a bike ride to raise money for multiple sclerosis. One of Bruening’s friends, whose identity was asked to remain anonymous, was diagnosed with the disease in 2008. “She was only 24, and she was healthy, worked out

all the time and was active with her job,” said Bruening, 26. “It was a big surprise to all of us. But she’s been very positive about the whole thing. She has a very positive attitude about life.” Multiple sclerosis, also referred to as MS, is an autoimmune disease that

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attacks the central nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms range from mild (numbness in limbs) to severe (paralysis or loss of vision). The progression and severity of the disease, which is more common in females, varies from person to person.

While there is no cure for MS, most people afflicted with the disease have life expectancies similar to the non-effected population. “Doctors are coming up with promising drugs for rehabilitation, and she’s doing a lot of new medical treatments,” Bruening said.

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Mail to: The Enquirer 2009 Baby Idol, 312 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. Photo deadline: 8/17/2009 NO PURCHASE OR DONATION REQUIRED TO ENTER. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The Enquirer Lend-A-Hand Baby Idol 2009 Contest is open to Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky residents who are 18 years or older and a parent or legal guardian of a child at the time of entry. Employees of The Enquirer Lend-A-Hand, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Gannett Co., Inc., and each of their respective affiliated companies, and advertising and promotional agencies, and the immediate family members of, and any persons domiciled with, any such employees, are not eligible to enter or to win. Contest begins at 12:01 a.m. (EST) 8/30/09 and ends at 11:59 p.m. (EST) 10/5/09. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. (EST) 7/26/09 and ending at 11:59 p.m. (EST) 8/17/09, Enter by submitting a photo of your baby and a completed entry form. Entries must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian, 18 years or older. Children must have been born on or after 07/26/06 and Sponsor reserves the right to verify proof of age. Entries with incomplete or incorrect information will not be accepted. Only one (1) entry per child. Multiple births can be submitted as 1 entry with 1 photo. Enter online at MomsLikeMe.com/cincycontests. Enter by mail or in-person: complete an Official Entry Form available in The Cincinnati Enquirer, The Kentucky Enquirer, The Community Press and Recorders in Ohio & KY and at The Enquirer Customer Service Center, 312 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. (EST) 8/17/09. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries and votes received. 1 First Place Winner will receive a $500.00 Kroger gift card, a Cincinnati Zoo Gold Level family membership for the 2010 season (ARV:$164.00), and a $100 Portrait Innovations gift card. 1 Randomly Selected Winner will receive a $500.00 Kroger, a Cincinnati Zoo Gold Level family membership for the 2010 season (ARV:$164.00), and a $100 Portrait Innovations gift card. 1 Runner Up Winner will receive a $500 Kroger gift card. Winners will be notified by telephone or email on or about 10/7/09. Participants agree to be bound by the complete Official Rules and Sponsor’s decisions. For a copy of the prize winners list (available after 10/11/09) and/or the complete Official Rules send a SASE to Baby Idol 2009 c/o The Enquirer, 312 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 or contact Kristin Garrison at 513.768.8135 or at kgarrison@enquirer.com.

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If you would like to make a contribution to Michael Bruening’s team, please send all donations to: 234 Avalon St. Cincinnati, OH 45216 “Everything has been good so far.” Bruening’s team, which has members from several cities, including Cincinnati, Columbus and Chicago, hopes to raise $10,000; it currently has around $4,000. All funds will be donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. “Our donations have been pretty informal so far,” said Bruening, who graduated from Moeller High School in 2001. “We’ve mainly been asking family members and co-workers, but pretty soon we’ll start reaching out to businesses and larger corporations. We’re hoping to exceed our goal.” The bike ride – a 150mile, two-day race – will be held the weekend of Aug. 29 and begins and ends at Camp Kern in Oregonia, Ohio. Neither Bruening nor his teammates are experienced cyclists. “I think we’ll be OK,” said Bruening, whose wife, Jenn, a teacher at Madeira High School, is also on the team. “(Some of us) have done half-marathons, and there’s a big group of us, so it’ll be fun.” Bruening’s friend hopes to participate in the event. “She’s interested in doing it,” said Bruening, who graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in education in 2005. “It depends on her condition, but she’ll definitely do at least some of it if she can.” Bruening’s team learned of the annual bike ride, which is held all over the country, last winter and plans to make its participation in the event a tradition. “I’m sure we’ll be doing this yearly,” Bruening said. “She’s one of our best friends.”

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July 29, 2009

REUNIONS

New Richmond High School Class of 1999 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will have its 10-year reunion at 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, at Great Scott in Amelia. RSVP to nrhs.classof99@gmail.com and join the group on Facebook and MySpace. Princeton Class of 1999â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will be having its 10-year reunion. Classmates will meet 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Sharon Woods. Contact info for the committee is as follows: Kelli Martin, 678-516-6460; Will Munn, 513227-4481; Anna Dickson, 917605-4579; Rhonda Bristol, 513602-2891. Christman Family Reunion and Pig Roast â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to be conducted Saturday, Aug. 8, on the 98-year-old Christman farm at 1955 Ethelynn Lane, Goshen. Come after 1 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and a covered dish, and something to keep it hot or cold as dinner isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until 4-5 p.m. Drinks and tableware will be provided. There will be games, swimming and a lot of time for visiting. Call Bill Christman at 7222870, Dick Christman at 257-5811 or Bob Christman at 722-3103. Amelia High School Class of 1984 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is having its 25th year reunion from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, with a picnic at Sycamore Park in Batavia (www.parks.clermontcountyohio.gov/sycamore+pa rk+map+8x11.pdf). Admission is free. Classmates should bring their own lunch. Afterward, food and spirits are planned at Great Scotts (www.1greatscott.com) from 6

p.m. to close. Separate tabs are available. RSVP to Wini Foster at 866-433-7543, or e-mail whatif0103@yahoo.com. Glen Este High School Class of 1979 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Glen Este High School Class of 1979 reunion committee is planning its 30-year reunion for Aug. 8 at the Eastgate Holiday Inn. Any classmates interested in attending the reunion should contact Kelly Clements Blom at kkb7761@aol.com or 513-9320164 with your name, e-mail address (please put â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reunionâ&#x20AC;? in as your subject), mailing address and telephone number. Princeton High School Class of 1974 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Is planning a 35th class reunion for Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Fairfield Banquet and Convention Center. Pricing is $85 per couple or $45 for a single if the tickets are bought before July 1. After that date, a couple is $95 and singles are $50. For more information, e-mail Debbie (Owens) Fuson at princetonhs1974@yahoo.com. Taylor High School Class of 1989 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The 1989 graduating class of Taylor High School is conducting its 20-year reunion at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, at The Madison, 740 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky. Cost is $45 per person, and dinner will be served. Come out for an evening of catching up with old friends, dancing, eating, drinking and having fun. Amelia High School Class of 1989 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The 1989 senior class of Amelia High School is conducting its 20th class reunion Aug. 9 at Coney Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Moonlight Pavilion. If you are a member of the class or know of anyone who is, contact Connie Weisenborn-Heilman at Connie heilman@hotmail.com or at 513-752-7390. Milford High School Class of 1989 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is having its 20-year reunion Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15. A pre-reunion gathering is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, at Greenies in Milford at 1148 Ohio 28, Milford. On Saturday, the reunion will be from 7 to midnight, at the Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront Bluegrass Ballroom. Dress is summer dressy/semi formal. Tickets must be purchased before the event, and will not be available at the door. Mention the Milford High School 1989 Class Reunion when making reservation to get a discounted rate. Reservations must be made by July 15.

Everyone that reserves a hotel room at the Radisson will receive a welcome bag. The reunion committee is putting a slide show together for viewing during the reunion. Old and new photos can be e-mailed to Jeff Jounson at 89milfordeagles@gmail.com. Reunion dinner is $45. Cost includes dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks, dancing and door prizes. To sponsor the event, contact Jennifer Lewis at jllawrence@lawrencefirm.com. Visit www.milfordclassof1989.com. St. Dominic Class of 1988 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is having a reunion from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at St. Dominic. Email Angela (Fischer) Seiter at angelaseiter@hotmail.com for information or to register. Clermont Northeastern High School Alumni â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is planning a second alumni weekend for Aug. 14-16. Weekend activities include a Friday evening social hour, a Saturday evening dinner/dance at the Fastiques and Sunday picnics and gatherings for various classes. Cost for the dinner and dance, which starts at 6:30 p.m. is $25 per guest. The Class of 1959 is gathering at Lake Lorelei on Sunday, Aug. 16. Alumni are also asked to contact friends and family who are also alumni about the weekend. To sign up, e-mail cnegrads@aol.com, or Shirley Shipley at skship66@yahoo.com. Norwood High School Class of 1979 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Is conducting its 30-year reunion from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 15, at the Blue Ash Banquet Center. For information, contact Karen (Faulkner) Parker at 513351-6616 or e-mail her at kparker@fuse.net. Clermont Northeastern High School â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Alumni weekend is scheduled for the weekend of Aug. 14 and 15. Friday night, all the classes are invited to meet their friends at the following locations: 1958-1969: Quaker Steak and Lube, 59- Chamber Drive, Milford; 1970-1979: Putters, 5723 Signal Hill Court, Milford; 19801989: Greenies, 1148 Ohio 28, Milford; 1990-1999: Buffalo Harryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1001 Lila Ave., Milford; 2000-2009, Buffalo Wild Wings, 175 Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edge Drive, Milford. Saturday night is a dinner dance, starting at 6:30 p.m. with a social hour at the Fastiques Building at the fairgrounds. Send name, telephone number, address, e-mail address and graduating class to: Clermont Northeastern Alumni

BUSINESS UPDATE Murphy hired

Patricia Murphy has joined The Stratford at Kenwood as the sales/move-in coordinator. Her primary responsibility will be acting as the administrative support for the office. Once the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building is complete, Murphy will be working with the residents to help make their move into The Stratford at Kenwood effortless. Murphy previously served as the office manager for Cincinnati Magazine for seven years. She also worked as a pre-school teacher in Mariemont. Murphy, who attended The College of Mount St. Joseph and majored in art education, lives in Mariemont with her husband Brian, and their two children, Kyle and Tyler.

Our Lady of Visitation Class of 1989 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is celebrating its 20-year reunion at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, at Top Shelf Sports Bar and Grille, 6507 Harrison Ave. For questions or to RSVP contact Katie Abrams-Muldoon at katie_abrams@yahoo.com. Classes of 1964 Amelia and Glen Este and other 1960 classes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will celebrate their 45th reunion on Aug. 29, at Pattison Park in Owensville. Classmates from other 1960s classes are invited and welcome to attend. E-mail for more information: JerryBargo@aol.com or call Jerry at 859-341-8123 or Ken Ellis at 513-753-4035.

Withrow High School Class of 1944 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its graduation with a reunion luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Touch of Elegance, 5959 Kellogg Ave. Any class members and families of that year are invited to attend. Contact Bob McGrath at 513-871-3631, or e-mail him at RMGrath@fuse.net. Clermont Northeastern Class of 1999 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will celebrate its 10-year reunion Friday, Sept. 18. Organizers are still looking for some classmates. Contact Maryann Huhn at 859-391-3375, or e-mail cne1999@yahoo.com. Include name, e-mail address, mailing address and telephone number.

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the class or know someone who was, please call either Eleanor (Kraft) McSwiggin at 941-4619, Bob Honkomp at 921-3762 or Jack Lisk at 921-3670 for more information.

Anderson High School Class of 1954 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is conducting its 55th year reunion, Friday, Sept. 11, Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13. For details call Wayne Wykoff at 513-321-7109, or Kirs Schwegler Wilshire at 859-441-7560. From 7-10 p.m., Friday, the group will meet at AJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roadhouse. On Saturday, at 7 p.m., the group will meet at Vitoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant in Ft. Thomas and on Sunday, there will be a picnic at noon at Woodland Mound Park off Nordyke Road.

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Glen Este Class of 1969 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is conducting its 40th Reunion on Sept. 26 at Ivy Hills Country Club. Those who are in this class and havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been contacted are asked to notify Cathy Wilmers Recker at 2651283 right away.

Greenhills High School class of 1984 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Committee members including Angelo Zolotas, Karen (Lampert) Pizzimenti, Diane (Witherby) Shapiro and Karen (Henry) Bender are planning a reunion for August. Class members are asked to update their address, phone number and e-mail address by emailing the information to: ghs25threunion@aol.com.

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takes in needy displaced, abandoned or unclaimed stray golden retrievers and places them in volunteer foster homes until adoptive families are found. Call 1-866-9812251 and leave your name and phone. Visit www.ggrand.org. Email www.cincygrrand@yahoo.com. League For Animal Welfare – A no-kill shelter, needs volunteers 16 and older to help socialize cats and 18 and older to socialize and walk dogs. Other opportunities available. Call 735-2299, ext. 3. Save the Animals Foundation – Needs people 18 and older to staff its shelter for homeless cats and dogs. Call 378-0300 for cats and 588-6609 for dogs. Tri State County Animal Response Team (CART) – Is at 11216 Gideon Lane in Sycamore Township. Meetings are open to the public. Visit www.tristatecart.com for monthly subjects or more information. Call 702-8373.

Education

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. The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Black Achievers Program that inspires and encourages teens of color toward paths of success is looking for caring professionals who want to make a difference, and for young people who can benefit from positive adult role models. Part of a national YMCA initiative, the local program incorporates mentoring, career exploration and college readiness; and helps students develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options. Volunteers, many of whom are sponsored by area companies, share their own personal insight and encouragement. Contact Program Director Darlene Murphy at the Melrose YMCA, 961-3510 or visit www.myy.org. YMCA – The Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA is looking for volunteer trail guides for school groups. Call 932-1424 or e-mail melittasmi@countrysideymca.org.

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Business Volunteers for the Arts – BVA is accepting applications from business professionals with at least three years experience, interested in volunteering their skills within the arts community. Projects average six to eight months in length and can range from marketing or accounting to Web design or planning special events. A one-day training program is provided to all accepted applicants. Call 871-2787. Center for Independent Living Options – Seeking volunteers to staff Art Beyond Boundaries, gallery for artists with disabilities. Volunteers needed noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 2412600. Cincinnati Museum Center – Needs volunteers to work in all three museums, the Cincinnati History Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science and the Cinergy Children’s Museum, and special exhibits. Call 287-7025.

Health care

American Diabetes Association – Seeks volunteers in its area office located downtown for clerical support, filling requests for educational materials from phone requests, data entry, special events support and coordinating the Health Fair. Call 759-9330. American Heart Association – Volun-

teers needed to assist with the American Heart Association’s cause campaigns, Power to End Stroke, Go Red For Women, Start!, and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Assignments include clerical work, event specific duties and community outreach. Contact the American Heart Association at 281-4048 or e-mail ray.meyer@heart.org. Bethesda North Hospital – Seeks volunteer musicians for music therapy, featuring soothing music. Call 871-0783 or e-mail bnxmusic@fuse.net. Also openings for volunteers in various areas. Call 745-1164. Captain Kidney Educational Program – Needs volunteers one or more mornings or afternoons a month during the school year to educate children in first through sixth grades about kidney function and disease. Training provided. Call 961-8105. Clermont Recovery Center – Needs volunteers to fill positions on the board of trustees. Clermont County residents interested in the problem of alcohol or drug abuse, especially persons in long-term recovery and their family members, are encouraged to apply. Contact Barbara Adams Marin, CQI manager and communications coordinator, at 735-8123 or, Kim King, administrative assistant at 735-8144. Crossroads Hospice – Seeking volunteers to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Call 793-5070. Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care – is seeking volunteers in all Greater Cincinnati communities. Evercare provides care for those facing end-of-life issues and personal support to their families. Volunteers needed to visit with patients and/or assist in administrative and clerical tasks. Volunteers may provide care wherever a patient resides, whether in a private home or nursing facility. Call 1-888-866-8286 or 682-4055. Heartland Hospice – Seeking people with an interest in serving terminally ill clients and their families. Volunteers are needed for special projects such as crochet, knitting, making cards, and lap robes, as well as to make visits to patients. Training provided to fit your schedule. Call Jacqueline at 731-6100, and Shauntay 831-5800 for information. Hospice of Southwest Ohio – Seeks volunteers to help in providing hospice services, Call 770-0820, ext. 111 or e-mail ajones@hswo.org. Hoxworth Blood Center – Hoxworth is recruiting people to help during community blood drives and blood donation centers in the area. Positions include: Blood drive hosts, greeters, blood donor recruiters and couriers. Call Helen Williams at 558-1292 or helen.williams@uc.edu. The Jewish Hospital – 4777 E. Galbraith Road, Kenwood, needs adult volunteers to assist at the front window in the pharmacy and also to assist with clerical duties, sorting patient mail, etc. They also need volunteers to assist staff in the family lounge and information desk and a volunteer is also needed in the Cholesterol Center, 3200 Burnet Ave., to perform clerical duties. Shifts are available 9 a.m.7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers receive a free meal ticket for each day he or she volunteers four or more hours, plus free parking. Call 686-5330. The hospital also needs adult volunteers to assist MRI staff and technologists at the reception desk of the Imaging Department in the Medical Office Building, located across from the hospital at 4750 East Galbraith Road. Volunteers are also needed to assist staff in the family lounge and at the information desk in the main hospital. Shifts are available Monday through Friday. Call 686-5330.

Mercy Hospital Anderson – Seeks volunteers for the new patient services team, the Patient Partner Program. This team will provide volunteers with the opportunity to interact directly with the patients on a non-clinical level. Volunteers will receive special training in wheelchair safety, infection control, communication skills, etc. The volunteers will assist in the day-today non clinical functions of a nursing unit such as reading or praying with the patient; playing cards or watching TV with the patient; helping the patient select meals; running an errand; cutting the patient’s food. Call the Mercy Hospital Anderson Volunteer Department at 624-4676 to inquire about the Patient Partner Program. Destiny Hospice – is seeking caring and compassionate people to make a difference in the life of a person living with terminal illness. No special skills or experience needed; simply a willingness to help provide comfort and support. Orientation is scheduled to fit the volunteer’s schedule. Opportunities are available throughout the Cincinnati, Middletown and Butler County area. Contact Anne at 554-6300, or ababcock@destinyhospice.com. Wellness Community – Provides free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Volunteers needed to work at special events, health fairs, bulk mailings and other areas. Visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org and click on “volunteer” to sign up. Call 791-4060, ext. 19.

Miscellaneous

Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati – Seeking volunteer campaign assistant to plan workplace employee giving campaigns and campaign project support volunteers to assist with campaigns. Call 475-0475 or e-mail info@cintishares.org. Letter writers needed – for a fast growing non-profit organization. Must be willing to encourage and cheer up an 8-year-old little boy, Chandler Miller, who is battling cancer. Miller has an inoperable tumor behind his left eye. No experience necessary. Please send “resume” to Chandler Miller c/o Team Chandler, P.O. Box 222, Goshen, OH 45122. No experience necessary – Seeking volunteers to help with autism program based on the book “SonRise” by Barry Neil-Kaufman. No experience necessary. Call 2311948. SCORE-Counselors to America’s Small Business – A non-profit association seeking experienced business people to counsel others who are or wish to go into business. Call 684-2812 or visit www.scorechapter34.org. Tristate Volunteers – For adults of all ages, supporting some of the best-known events in the area. Call 766-2002, ext. 4485, visit www.tristatevolunteers.org or email info@tristatevolunteers.org. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary– The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary supports the U.S. Coast Guard (MSD Cincinnati) in Homeland Security, marine environmental protection, radio watch standing and Marine events, such as Tall Stacks and the WEBN Fireworks all without pay. They also teach Ohio Boating Safety, boating/seamanship and give free boat safety checks per the Ohio, Kentucky or Indian regulations. To volunteer, call 554-0789 or e-mail grutherford100@hotmail.com. Youth In Planning – Teen volunteers needed for network project to inform communities about public planning. Visit www.OurTownPage.com or e-mail YouthInPlanning@cinci.rr.com.

Seniors

Anderson Senior Center – needs volunteers to teach computer courses in the evening. Computer sessions in basic computer instruction, intermediate computer instruction run once a week for five weeks. Instructors are also needed to teach one time classes of buying on ebay, digital photo, simple excel. The center has a baby grand piano and is in need of someone to play from 10:3011:30 a.m. Call Libby Feck at 4743100. Clermont Senior Services – invites area residents to get to know seniors in their communities by engaging in the Meals-on-Wheels and Friendly Neighbors/Shoppers programs. Volunteer opportunities are available in the Milford, Loveland, Union and Miami townships, Owensville, and Batavia Township. Call volunteer coordinator Sharon Brumagem at 536-4060. Meals on wheels – Seeks volunteers to deliver meals for Sycamore Senior Center’s program in the Loveland, Blue Ash, Indian Hill, Montgomery, Sycamore Township, Symmes Township and West Chester areas. Call 984-1234 or 686-1013. To volunteer in Mount Washington or Anderson Township, call 474-3100.

Social Services

American Cancer Society – Seeks volunteers for office help, assistance in resale shop in Dillonvale, new recruits for the Young Professionals group, Relay For Life team captains, cancer survivors to help with support groups and more. Call 1-888-ACS-OHIO. Cincinnati Association for the Blind – Seeks volunteers in all areas, especially drivers available during the day. Weekend and evening hours also available. Call at 4874217. Clovernook Center for the Blind – contact Charlene Raaker, coordinator of volunteer services at 5222661 or craaker@clovernook.org for volunteer opportunities. Council on Child Abuse – Looking for volunteers who care about babies and their families. Volunteers will reinforce positive ways to manage infant crying and distribute information on the dangers of shaking babies. Call 936-8009. The Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Division of the March of Dimes – needs office volunteers. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday, at 10806 Kenwood Road in Blue Ash. Contact Carol Panko at cpanko@marchofdimes.com or call 769-3588. Inter Parish Ministry has a variety of volunteer jobs available – work in the Choice Pantry, help in the office, organize and sort clothing for client families or help with special events. Also needs volunteers to assist with its Elder Ministry program at a local nursing home. Volunteers help residents play bingo on Monday afternoons for about an hour. Contact Connie at 561-3932 or visit www.interparish.org for more information. Lighthouse Youth Services – needs volunteer receptionist/development assistant three to five days a week in the morning. The development assistant will answer phones, greet visitors, manage the front desk, assist with mailings and other responsibilities as requested. Call Tynisha Worthy at 487-7151, e-mail volunteer@lys.org. The office is at 1501 Madison Road, second floor. Outreach Programs – Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Programs of Cincinnati Inc. provides community education, referrals, interventions, assessments, short-term counseling, advocacy, training, community outreach and substance abuse prevention training. Call 636-5459.

QUALITY, PERSONAL CARE Dr. Brian Webs t er is now accepting new patients

Specializing in Internal Medicine Adult Medicine Diabetes Hypertension Lipids, Allergy/Sinus Diagnostic Testing Nutrition Counseling For an Appointment Call

Dr. Brian Webster

513-891-3664

Primary Care Physicians of Northeast Cincinnati, Inc.

8041 Hosbrook Road, Suite 200 (in Kenwood)

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Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden – needs volunteers in the volunteer education program. Volunteers will receive training, invitations to special events and a monthly newsletter, among other benefits. There are numerous volunteer opportunities now available, including: “Ask Me” Station Program, Slide Presenters Program, Tour Guide Program, Animal Handlers Program, CREW Education Program. Each area has its own schedule and requirements. Certified training is also required. Must be 18 or older and have a high school degree or GED diploma. For more information, call the zoo’s education department at 559-7752, or e-mail volunteereducator@cincinnatizoo.o rg, or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org. Grailville – needs volunteers for the garden in Loveland. Volunteer days are 9 a.m.-noon selected Saturdays through November. For a complete list visit www.grailville.org or call 6832340. Volunteers will work in the kitchen and herb gardens. No experience is needed, volunteers may participate once or for the entire season. Volunteers should bring gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, footwear that can get dirty and a snack if desired. Tools are provided. Granny’s Garden School – needs help in the garden. Granny’s is growing produce for needy families in the area, with support from the Greenfield Plant Farm. Greenfield Plant Farm donated their surplus tomato and green pepper plants to the Granny’s Garden School program. Granny is seeking help with maintaining the gardens, planting and harvesting more produce. Granny’s is at Loveland Primary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. Call 324-2873 or e-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net, or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. GRRAND – Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs

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Community

July 29, 2009

AMERICAN BAPTIST

Sunday Morning 9:30am & 11:00am

Wednesday Evening 6:00pm - Buffet Dinner Worship and Small Group 6:45pm - Programs and Classes for all ages.

Picnickers head to the ice cream sundae table.

Bluecoat Appreciation Night

The Bishop Fenwick Council of the Knights of Columbus held its annual Bluecoat Appreciation Night at St. John the Evangelist Church in Deer Park, where the Council meets. $100 checks were presented to representatives of both the Deer Park Silverton Fire Department and the Deer Park Police Department. Each year more than 13,000 local Councils of the Knights of Columbus such as Bishop Fenwick donate millions of dollars and hours for church, community, veteran and charitable organizations. For more information about Bishop Fenwick or the Knights of Columbus, call 891-1492.

PROVIDED. SUBMIT PHOTOS TO: RMALONEY@COMMUNITYPRESS.COM

From left: Gene Cordier, Grand Knight of Bishop Fenwick; Deer Park Silverton Fire Chief Newman; The Rev. Tom Espelage, pastor of St. John the Evangelist; Deer Park Police Officer Jeremy Jordan, and Bill Doud, past Grand Knight of Bishop Fenwick.

FELLOWSHIP CHURCH (Preaching the Gospel of Hope) 6830 School Street

Cincinnati Country Day School 272-5800 www.horizoncc.com INDIAN HILL Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 Phone 513-561-6805 Fax 513-561-0894 Sunday Worship 8am & 9:30am

Sunday Services

LUTHERAN

231-4445

Sunday School -All Ages ........9:00am Worship Gathering ...........10:00am Wednesday Night....6:15pm dinner & 7:00pm...Children/Youth/Adult Classes Nursery Provided Handicapped Accessible www.mwbcares.net

BAPTIST FORESTVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 1311 Nagel Rd

474-3884

Brent Jones, Senior Pastor Jeff Beckley, Youth Pastor

10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Worship 6:00pm Sunday Evening Service 7:00pm Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer & Youth Programs for Pre K-12 Supervised nursery during all services

Hyde Park Baptist Church Michigan & Erie Ave

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Sunday Night Bingo

Sunday Service 10:30am

www.IndianHillChurch.org

513-321-5856 Bill Rillo, Pastor Sunday Worship Services: 11:00am & 6:00pm Sunday School: 9:45am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm www.hydeparkbaptistchurch.org

Boyer-Holstein

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

MT WASHINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH

2021 Sutton Ave

ST. GERTRUDE PARISH Church (513) 561-5954 • (513) 561-5020 School Miami Ave & Shawnee Run Rd. www.stgertrude.org Mass Schedule Daily: 7:00, 8:00 & 11:30AM Saturday: 4:30PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00AM 12:30 & 6:00PM

ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH

7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery (East of I-71 on Pfeiffer Rd) Worship Schedule 10:00 a.m. Worship and Holy Communion Baby sitter provided Pastor: Josh Miller ascensionlutheranchurch.com

Good Shepherd (E LCA) www.goodshepherd.com

7701 Kenwood Rd.

513.891.1700

(across from Kenwood Towne Centre) Saturday night at 5:00 and Sunday morning at 8:00, 9:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Pastors: Larry Donner, Pat Badkey, Jesse Abbott

UNITED METHODIST 7515 Forest Rd. at Beechmont Ave 231-4172 Sr. Pastor Mark Rowland Ann Luzader, Mike Carnevale Traditional Service 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Service 9:30 & 11:00am (Nursery care from 9:15am-12:15pm.) Sunday School for Children & Adults at 9:30am & 11:00am. Youth Fellowship (grade 7-12), 6-8pm. www.andersonhillsumc

Sunday Service and Sunday School 10:30am Wednesday Testimonial Meeting 7:30pm Reading Room 3035 Erie Ave

David Boyer & Ann Holstein were married on May 2, 2009, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.

Enright - Whittaker

CHURCH OF GOD The Greater Cincinnati

Church of God

8290 Batavia-Pike - Route 32 Pastor: Lonnie & Erica Richardson Wednesday Evening Services - 7:00pm Sunday Morning Worship - 10:45 am

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Bingo

5900 Buckwheat Road • Milford, Ohio (575-0093) ext #8) Every Wednesday and Sunday Doors open at 5:30pm

Naomi graduated from Kenyon College in Ohio in 2000 and is the upper school Spanish teacher at Manhattan Country School. They reside in Brooklyn, NY and will honeymoon in Hawaii this summer. Parents are Mr. & Mrs. C. Michael Whittaker of Terrace Park, and Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Enright of Riverdale, New York.

ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH & ST. THOMAS NURSERY SCHOOL

14 of your favorite Instants including Joe’s, Ft. Knox, King of the Mr. and Win on Diamonds

Free Dinner 3rd Wednesday of month (First 100 players between 5:30pm and 6:45pm)

MT. NOTRE DAME H.S. - EVERY TUESDAY EVE. SmokeFree Bingo

8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Friends for the Journey: Everyone needs a Deborah"

Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided

Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor

Do O ors 5:00pen pm

PROGRESSIVE GAME $7600 & GROWING

aries Prelimin Start 6:45

100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park,OH 831-2052 www.stthomasepiscopal.org Saturday: 5:00pm Holy Eucharist Sunday 7:45am Holy Eucharist* 8:34am Summer Breakfast 10:00am Holy Eucharist* 11:00am Fellowship & Refreshments *Child care available

1837 Sutton Avenue / 231-7351

Save the Animals Foundation BINGO

11330 Williamson Rd. off Cornell, in Blue Ash TUESDAY & FRIDAY Evenings - Doors Open 6pm

Preliminary Games 7:00pm - Reg Games 7:30pm OVER 25 DIFFERENT INSTANTS

To place your

BINGO ad call 513.242.4000 or 859.283.7290

Minister

www.cfcfc.org Sun. Worship 10am Wed. Worship & Bible Study Service 7pm Sunday School - All Ages 9-10:00am New National Seminary Emerging www.Kingswellseminary.org

KENWOOD FELLOWSHIP 7205 Kenwood Rd., Cinti, OH 45236

513-891-9768 Ken Bashford, Pastor

www.KenwoodFellowship.org

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am

Fellowship & Lunch Follows Worship

Children’s Church...10:30-11:30am Sunday School For All Ages 9:30am Our mission is to worship God & share Jesus’ transforming love and salvation.

NorthStar Vineyard Community Church

Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Loveland High School, off of Rich Rd. 683-1556 www.northstarvineyard.org

Looking for a Church That Loves Kids? Looking for Acceptance & Mercy?

vineyard eastgate community church Located @ 1005 Old S.R. 74 (@ Tealtown Rd. in Eastgate)

Sunday Services 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 AM

513.753.1993 vineyardeastgate.org

PRESBYTERIAN Knox Presbyterian Church Observatoryy & Michigan g Aves (513)321-2573 Rev Thomas D York, Pastor Rev Christena A Alcorn, Assoc Pastor Sunday Worship Service 9:15 & 11:00am

2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301 Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery Thursday “Unplugged” Service 7:00pm 6/11-8/20, with Nursery

www.cloughchurch.org

MT. WASHINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6365 Corbly Road 513-231-3946 Rev. Thomas A. Gaiser Worship Service 10:00am Nursery Provided Visitors Welcomed

MADEIRA-SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.MSPConline.org

8000 Miami Ave. 791-4470 Summer Worship at 10:30am Children’s Church during worship Child Care Available

"A Family in Christ and a Beacon of God’s Love for Over 150 years"

www.mtwashumc.org

Building Homes Relationships & Families Sundays 9:15am & 10:45am

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST HERITAGE UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN CHURCH

2710 Newtown Rd. 231-8634

EVANGELICAL COVENANT 8221 Miami Rd. (corner of Galbraith)

Call Cathy at 513-494-1391 to get on mailing list for monthly specials. Ca specials

American Legion Mt. Washington Post 484 THURSDAY MORNING BINGO

271-8442

Dr. R. Edgar Bonniwell, Sr.

Sunday School & Child Care Wheelchair Accessible

711 East Columbia • Reading

Doors open 9 a.m. Bingo at 10:30, $10, $20, and $50 Regular Bingo Payouts, Progressive & Split-the-Pot Games, Instant Games including King of Mountain, 213, Progressive Pots and Others!

To place your BINGO ad, visit Community Classified.com

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Adam is a graduate of Mariemont High School in 1997 and of Pratt Institute in 2001. He is employed as a senior graphic designer with the Connaught Group in New York, and also his own design company, Adam Brand.

(Newtown)

EPISCOPAL

Paper Entrance Packages $10.00 $3500 payout each night with 130 players or more. Computers Available

Mr. Adam Whittaker and Ms. Naomi Enright were married May 31 this year in Manhattan, NY.

FAITH CHRISTIAN

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist 3035 Erie Ave 871-0245

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

Classes for all ages.

Suburban Life

513-891-8181

NEW 9:30am Service --

Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School classes and nursery care for children and youth

“One Church, Many Paths” www.huuc.net

Innovative & High energy

3850 E. Galbraith, Deer Park Next to Dillonvale Shopping Ctr www.TrinityCincinnati.org 791-7631 Worship Service - 10:00AM Sunday School - 10:15AM Pastor Randy Wade Murphy

Traditonal Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00am www.stpaulcommunityumc.org

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Connections Christian Church 7421 East Galbraith Cincinnati, OH 45243

Phone: 513-791-8348 • Fax: 513-791-5648

Jeff Hill • Minister

www.connectionscc.org Worship Service 10:30am Sunday School 9:15 am

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST United Church of Christ in Oakley

4100 Taylor Ave 871-3136 E-Mail uccoakley@juno.com

www.community-cleveland.com/cc/uccoakley Judy Jackson, Pastor

Sunday Worship 10:00am Adult Bible Study 9:00am, Youth Sunday School 10:00am Childcare provided for Infants and Toddlers “Partners with Jesus in the Community and the World”

Suburban Life

Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church

“Divorce Care,” a 13-week program that addresses emotional issues associated with divorce, is being offered Sept. 8-Nov. 30. The sessions are offered free of charge

July 29, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. at the church. Experts on topics such as anger, resentment and loneliness will conduct the meetings in a support group setting. For more information contact Melanie Stearns at 561-4220.

Religion The chapel is at 5125 Drake Road, Indian Hill; 561-4220.

Ascension Lutheran Church

Ascension’s Sunday worship service is at 10 a.m. Sunday school and adult forum begin at 9 a.m. A

nursery is provided during the worship service. The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288; www.ascensionlutheranchurch. com.

Chabad Jewish Center

The center is hosting a Mexican Fiesta from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, in Cafe Chabad. The Mexican buffet includes fish tacos, fajitas, tortillas, burritos, nachos, guacamole and more. There is a cash bar available. Music is by Zumba. The event is open to adults only. The cost is $22; Half price admission for friends. Reservations are required, and are available online. Call 793-5200 or visit www.chabadba.com. The address is 3977 Hunt Road, Blue Ash; 793-5200.

Church of God of Prophecy

The church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible Study is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 8105 Beech Ave., Deer Park; 793-7422.

Church of the Saviour United Methodist

School Supplies are being collected for the children at Wesley Chapel in Over-the-Rhine. Vendors are needed for the Fall Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Crafters and vendors are invited to call the church for details. Summer Reading Group will discuss “Rebecca” by Daphne DuMaurier from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31. Call the church for details. COS Readers will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Harper’s Point Panera to discuss this year’s classic, “The Great Gatsby,” by F.Scott Fitzgerald. Contact the church for details. Looking ahead, September’s book will be “The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief,” by Francis S. Collins. Disciple Bible Study is open for registration for fall classes. Disciple Bible Study is an intensive 32-34 week study of the Bible that includes elements of fellowship, prayer, video, Bible study and discussion. Call the church for details and a list of classes. Give Moms a Break is from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. It is open to children 6 months-kindergarten. The cost is $10 for one child and $15 for families of two or more. Reservations can be made by calling the church office. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.

Connections Christian Church

The church has contemporary worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The church is at 7421 East Galbraith Road, Madeira; 791-8348.

Epiphany United Methodist Church

Worship times are: Contemporary worship at 5 p.m. Saturdays, contemporary worship at 9 a.m. Sundays and traditional worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Epiphany has an informal support/care group for those who have family members suffering with dementia and Alzheimer’s. The group meets Thursday mornings, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Please call Pastor Lisa to make your reservation. Epiphany is offering Career Transitioning Ministry. It offers practical, personal and spiritual support for those who have lost their jobs or are concerned about losing their job, and for those who are able and willing to help those people. The group meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays at Epiphany United Methodist; and the second and fourth Tuesdays at River Hills Christian Church. The event is open to all. Contact Arlene Johnston at ajohnston@buckhorninc.com; Larry Poole at ltsofc@aol.com; or Matt Baker at mbaker78@cinci.rr.com. The church is at 6635 LovelandMiamiville Road, Loveland; 6779866.

Loveland Presbyterian Church

All youth groups now meet at 6 p.m. every Sunday night beginning with supper, a short worship service and group sessions. The church is at 360 Robin Ave., Loveland; 683-2525; www.LPCUSA.org.

Loveland United Methodist

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The new service times are 8:30 to 9:20 a.m. for the Traditional Service, 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. for the Contemporary Service and Sunday School and 11 a.m. to noon for the Blended Service and Sunday School. Membership At Loveland UMC – The first step is to attend an “Explore LUMC Breakfast,” where you’ll have an opportunity to learn more about Loveland UMC. Childcare is provided. Breakfast is held 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; and Saturday, Nov. 14. Join the United Methodist Women from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. the first Thursday morning of each month for UMW, a time of fellowship, devotion and ministry at LUMC. The purpose of the UMW is “to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a cre-

About religion

Religion news is published at no charge on a spaceavailable basis. Items must be to our office no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the following edition. E-mail announcements to suburban@communitypress.co m, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. Mail to: Suburban Life, Attention: Teasha Fowler, Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, Ohio 45140. ative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.” The church is at 10975 S. Lebanon Road, Loveland; 683-1738.

Mount Washington Presbyterian Church

The church’s summer worship schedule is at 8:30 a.m., worship will be on the east lawn. At 10 a.m., worship will be in the sanctuary. Office hours will also change for the summer. They are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The church is at 6474 Beechmont Ave.; 231-2650; www.mwpcchurch.org.

New Church of Montgomery

The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m., Sundays and Divine Providence Study Group the first four Sundays of the month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The church is located at 9035 E. Kemper Road, Montgomery; 4899572.

River Hills Christian Church

Thriving Moms is a group for moms of infants through high school students; meets weekly to receive encouragement and instruction, make friends and have fun; held 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; child care provided. There is a Christian counselor as the parent coach, as well as a mentor mom. Call 5830371. The church is at 6300 Price Road, Loveland; 677-7600.

St. Paul Community United Methodist Church

The church is continuing the summer series “Being an Efficiently Effective Family for Christ” Sunday, Aug. 2, with the message “Fending Off Family Feuds-I” based on the scripture reading Ephesians 4:25-5:2. Communion will be offered on this day. The church is at 8221 Miami Road, Madeira; 891-8181; www.stpaulcommunityumc.org.

Sharonville United Methodist Church

Sharonville United Methodist Church has services; 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. are traditional worship format, and the 9:30 a.m. service is contemporary. SUMC welcomes all visitors and guests to attend any of its services or special events. The church is at 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville; 563-0117.

Sycamore Christian Church

Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. every Sunday. The church is hosting Ladies WOW Study Group (Women on Wednesdays) at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. The event includes light refreshments and a study of Beth Moore’s “Stepping Up.” The church hosts Adult and Youth Bible Studies at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 891-7891, www.sycamorechristianchurch.

Trinity Church

Open registration is currently being conducted at Trinity Child Development Center, 3850 East Galbraith Road. Half-day preschool classes will begin in the fall for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds. The registration fee is $50 and health forms are required by the State of Ohio. Space is limited. Call 791-4015 for more information and a tour of the center. Trinity Child Development Center (TCDC) has met the qualifications for the National Guard Child Care Program. Families of loved ones currently deployed in support of the Global War on Terror can have their preschool tuition paid by the Advocates for the National Guard Bureau of the Departments of the Army and Air Force. TCDC will be able to give a qualifying family the toll free phone number of the Advocates Program that will take them through the application process and collect all of their paperwork. Tuition is paid directly from the program to TCDC. Call 791-4015. The church is at 3850 East Galbraith Road, Dillonvale; 791-7631.

Community

Suburban Life

July 29, 2009

Montgomery artist to attend arts camp

Madeira City Schools Superintendent Steve Kramer, left, recognizes retiring elementary school teachers from right, Jacque Gentile, Dianna Bartles and Barb Mackris at the May 11 Board of Education meeting.

Local student receives Fulbright to study in Egypt cvarley@communitypress.com

While many students get the chance to study abroad, thanks to a Fulbright research scholarship, Indian Hill resident Alex Brock will be in Cairo, Egypt, for 15 months. Brock, who just graduated from Dickinson College, studied abroad in Cairo as an undergraduate. He said he went to Egypt because he had been studying Arabic in college. “I became fascinated with the culture and the unique mindset behind it,” Brock said. Brock’s research area is Islamic philosophy. He said he will focus on the Islamic renaissance, which was most alive in Egypt. “Egypt has always been the cultural and literary epicenter of the Middle East,” Brock said. “That made it a natural place to do this project.” Brock said when he was reading ancient philosophers he noticed corollaries with the renaissance. He wondered why they looked to older Islamic philosophers for answers and realized a lot could be done with this topic. Specifically, he will be looking at why Ibn Sina, an Islamic philosopher, was relevant to the Middle East’s political situation during the renaissance. Ed Webb, assistant professor of political science and international studies and coordinator of Middle East studies at Dickinson, said Brock came up with a challenging and important project. “I think it’s very timely and interesting, even though it’s historical,” Webb said. “What he’s looking at, I think, is a very important thing both for people in the west and people in the Islamic world to understand.” Webb said the Fulbright will provide funding and has certain prestige. “The Fulbright name carries a lot of weight,” Webb said. “It will help him do a more complete project while he’s there.” Brock said he will be taking courses on the renaissance and reading original documents. The courses will enable him to get a graduate diploma. The Fulbright is usually only about nine months,

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but Brock also received a supplem e n t a l scholarship for language immersion. B r o c k Brock said he plans on leaving Aug. 28 and will spend the first few months taking intensive Arabic courses. His research will start in January. Brock said he is most looking forward to traveling and meeting new people. He said the Fulbright’s mission includes intercultural exchange.

“We’re sort of supposed to be the ambassadors of the United States,” Brock said. “Let the world see that ... we’re not all bad. That is something that I take very seriously.” Brock said the intense application process took about six months. “It is no joke,” Brock said. Jeremy Ball, assistant professor of history and campus liaison for Fulbright at Dickinson, said the application process is rigorous. “It’s actually a great process for weeding people out,” Ball said. “(Brock)

impressed us by really working hard on the application.” Ball said the language skills and research experience from Brock’s time in Egypt will help him in the future. “This is really laying the foundation,” he said. Brock said he is not yet sure what he will do when he returns to the United States. He could pursue a doctorate degree or go into the intelligence community. “I really haven’t made up my mind,” Brock said. “I’m sort of going with the flow at this point.”

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and also studies violin and viola at the academy with E l i z a Thomason. InterBurress lochen Arts Camp attracts students, faculty and staff from all 50 U.S. states and more than 40 countries. These 3,000 artists fill Interlochen’s northwoods campus with an explosion of creativity. Student-artists learn from world-class instructors and produce hundreds of presentations each summer in dance, theatre, creative writing, visual arts, music and film. Among the distinguished camp alumni are Norah Jones, singer Josh Groban, opera and concert soprano

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Reported at 7832 Dearborn Ct., July 19.

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POLICE REPORTS Historical sign damaged at Dawson at Miami Avenue, July 7.

Police reports are gathered from reports on file with local police departments. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. Juveniles, those 17 and younger, are listed by age and gender. To contact your local police department: • Columbia Township: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Simon L. Leis, sheriff; Sgt. Peter Enderle. Call 683-3444. • Deer Park: Michael Schlie, chief. Call 791-8056. • Madeira: Frank Maupin, chief. Call 272-4214. • Sycamore Township, 792-7254.

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Aaron Coston, 50, 5018 Ebersole, open container at Kennedy and Highland Avenue, July 4. Jasmine Douglas, 19, 3046 Mathgas Street, theft at 3430 Highland Ave., June 25. Cierra Douthit, 23, 1613 Westwood, theft at 3430 Highland Ave., July 3. Juvenile Female, 17, theft at 3430 Highland Ave., July 3. Alonzo Berry, 20, 3592 Bogart Ave., theft at Ridge and Highland Ave., June 30.

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Victor T. Davis, 48, 7352 Richmond Ave., driving under the influence, driving under suspension, failure to control at 4130 East Galbraith Rd., July 16. Matthew L. Bullock, 33, 4339 Clifford Ave., disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 4380 Schenck Ave., July 19. Anna Finkleman, 23, 6530 Adams Ave., driving under the influence, reckless operation at 8101 Beech Ave., July 22.

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Genetta Jennings, 21, 568 Delta Ave., theft at 7875 Montgomery Rd., July 4. Juvenile male, 17, theft at 4090 E. Galbraith Rd., June 25. Juvenile male, 16, domestic violence at 7106 Kenwood Rd., June 24. Chantha Em, 18, 3635 Mayfield Ave., theft at 7913 Montgomery Rd., June 25. Juvenile male, 17, theft at 7913 Montgomery Rd., June 25. Juvenile female, 16, theft at 7875 Montgomery Rd., July 6. Juvenile female, 15, theft at 7875 Montgomery Rd., July 6. Lashonda Forte, 22, 1612 Pelham, theft at 7875 Montgomery Rd., June 30. Kacie Davis, 20, 7914 Greenland Place, theft at 7875 Montgomery Rd., June 30. Juvenile female, 27, theft at 7875 Montgomery Rd., June 30. Kelly Maglocci, 19, 862 Miami Ridge Dr., underage consumption, operating motor vehicle intoxicated at 8871 Weekly Ln., June 28.

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Disorderly conduct while intoxicated

Arrests/citations

Reported at 4380 Schenck Ave., July 19.

Juvenile, 16, operating vehicle under influence, July 1. Charles A. Lappin, 19, 5734 Charter Oak, underage consumption, June 28. Hendrik S. Krick, 18, 6109 Autumn Wood, drug paraphernalia.

Misuse of credit card

Reported at 4317 Duneden Ave., July 14. Reported at 3720 Frontenac Ave., July 15.

Telephone harassment

Incidents/investigations Theft

Reported at Hemphill Way, July 18.

Theft

Camera taken from vehicle; recovered at 6657 Stewart, July 3. I-pod taken from vehicle at 7430 Juler, July 6. Two I-pods and Nintendo games taken from vehicle; $598 at 6961 Shawnee Run, July 7.

Back pack blower stolen from vehicle at 3937 Matson Ave., July 16. Cell phone stolen at 7640 Plainfield Rd., July 18. Debit/credit card stolen, 7130 Blue Ash Rd., July 20.

Incidents/investigations Assault

Reported at 7501 School Rd., July 1.

Breaking and entering

Business entered through broken

glass door at 11360 Montgomery Rd., July 1. Business entered and copper wire, laptops, computers of unknown value removed at 7754 E. Kemper Rd., July 5. Sliding window damaged at 7752 School Rd., June 25.

Burglary

Residence entered at 6428 Westover Circle, June 27.

Criminal damaging

Mailbox damaged at 7949 Keller Rd., July 7. Vehicle scratched at 7875 Montgomery Rd., July 3. Mirror of vehicle damaged at Mirror and Charity, June 28.

Criminal damaging, theft

Laptop valued at $2,000 removed at 7221 Tiki Ave., June 28.

Disorderly conduct

Reported at 8440 Blue Ash Rd., June 30.

Menacing

Reported at 4056 Longford Dr., June 28.

Tampering with a coin machine Machines damaged at 4777 E. Galbraith Rd., July 3.

Theft

Camera $150 at 7800 Montgomery Rd., July 1. $8.83 removed at 8057 Montgomery Rd., June 30. Merchandise valued at $63.66 removed at 7875 Montgomery Rd., July 3. Equipment valued at $600 removed at

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