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The Madeira-Indian Hill Fire Department has been waiting more than two years, but it’s finally received its new fire truck. The department’s original truck was damaged at an “It’s a great Indian Hill truck. It’s house fire in nothing fancy, July 2007. Fire Chief Stephen it’s a Ashbrock said workhorse.” the departSteve ment has Ashbrock depended on aid Chief, Madeira- mutual from nearby ROB DOWDY/STAFF Indian Hill Fire f i r e h o u s e s The Madeira-Indian Hill Fire Department’s new truck won’t be ready for use until Oct. 16. Until then, firefighters are loading tools and equipment in the Department w h e n e v e r truck, as well as training on how to use it properly. they’ve need$660,000, is a major upgrade over the previed an aerial truck. The new truck is expected to be in use by ous truck. The newer model holds more water, Oct. 16. Once it was purchased, the vehicle has a longer hose, is more maneuverable and needed to be serviced and Ashbrock said fire- has advanced safety features. The truck, a 2008 model, has been used fighters are stocking tools in the truck and The Madeira-Indian Hill as a “demonstrator,” meaning it’s been have been trained to use the truck properly. Fire Department’s new While the new vehicle is fairly straight- toured in various locations across the counaerial truck is currently forward, it’s an improvement over the last try by its manufacturer as a model. The Madeira-Indian Hill Fire Department parked at the Madeira truck. firehouse, which had to “It’s a great truck. It’s nothing fancy, it’s bought the demonstrator at a reduced cost, and didn’t add any custom features. This be modified to fit the a workhorse,” Ashbrock said. truck inside. He said the truck, which cost about helped the department save money on the replacement truck. ROB DOWDY/STAFF
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The house at 6330 Kugler Mill Road has been declared a nuisance and two of the buildings on the property need to be torn down. The owner has 30 days to clean up the yard and tear down the building before Sycamore Township steps in.
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The house at 8324 York St. has been declared a nuisance by Sycamore Towship. It was recommended that the foreclosed home be torn down and is considered an unsafe structure.
Eyesore properties raze township eyebrows By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
Two Sycamore Township houses are facing the possibility of being knocked down after being declared nusiances. The house at 6330 Kugler Mill Road, owned by Thomas Marley, has been unkempt for several years, according to township officials. Planning and zoning inspector Harry Holbert said that two accessory structures on the property
need to be taken down because they are structurally unsound. He said the house is also in poor maintenance condition, the fence is falling down and that the landscaping is not always maintained. Marley, who attended the public hearing for his nuisance property before the regular meeting Sept. 17, told township officials that he had been renting the property and the tenants moved out after they got behind in rent. He said he had been in talks with the B’Nai Tzedek Congregation next
door to the property about them buying the property, but he said it did not work out. Marley has 30 days to clean up the entire property and knock down the two accessory buildings before the township will come in to take care of it. Holbert said the estimated cost of tear down and clean up of the property is $13,000. If the township does the work, Marley will be charged for it. If he fails to pay, it will be assessed to his taxes on the property.
A foreclosed home at 8324 York St. was also declared a nuisance. Holbert said the house has been vacant. Both the Hamilton County Building Department and Sycamore Township Fire Chief B.J. Jetter have declared the house an unsafe structure and an order has been issued from the Hamilton County Building Department for the house to be torn down. The owner also has 30 days to tear down the structure or the township will step in to knock it down.
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“The use of ‘each brings’ also implies they are already are on council.” Evans, whose current term ends this year and is not seeking re-election, said she stands by her letter’s characterization of Steur. “Mr. Steur has held a position of leadership in that he has been the chair of the Recreation and Parks Board for many years,” Evans said. “I simply wished to express my opinion to my neighbors and friends as a fellow resident of Madeira. I have received no official complaint and will respond appropriately when it materializes.” Brasington, Dicke, Horwitz, Staubach, Steur and two other non-incumbents – Mark Culp and Sara Jacobs – are vying for four Madeira City Council seats up for election in November. Whoever wins the fouryear terms will join incumbents Ken Born, John Dobbs and Dave Sams – whose terms end in 2011 – on city council in December.
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Deer Park offers curbside recycling through Rumpke. Here’s a list of what residents can include in their recycling bins: • steel, aluminum, and tin cans; • No. 1 and No. 2 plastic bottles and jugs; • glass bottles and jars; • office paper; • junk mail; • paperboard (cereal boxes, etc ...); • cardboard Remember not to include pizza boxes, plastic butter tubs, plastic bags, or the lids to bottles and jars. Rumpke has been serving Deer Park for 25 years, according to Tom Turchiano from Rumpke Municipal Public Sector. “We’d love to be here another 25 years,” Turchiano said. Deer Park will accept bids from Rumpke and other competitors before making a decision to enter into a contract. They are looking to sign a three-year contract with an additional two-year option. The current rate for residents is $158 a year and is assessed to their water bill. The city’s annual cost is $325,000.
“We are hoping for no substantial increase,” President of council Pat McGoron said. Turchiano also said that larger bins would be available to increase the recycling efforts in the community and to reduce litter caused by smaller bins. He said the larger bins are not required and the company does not mandate which containers the residents should use. Deer Park began accepting bids Monday, Oct. 5. The city will approve a bid by the beginning of next year.
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Schools designated for vaccine dispensing By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
When the vaccine for the H1N1 flu virus comes in, Madeira City Schools will be ready. All three district schools are designated as
school-based points of dispensing for the vaccine. Assistant Superintendent Kenji Matsudo said high school students will be the first to receive the vaccine. Middle school and elementary school students will fol-
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low, with the elementary students given an afterschool time in order for the parents to be with the students when they receive the vaccine. St. Gertrude is partnering with the Madeira school district and their students have the opportunity to receive the vaccine through Madeira schools. Megan Hummell of the Hamilton County Health Department said 93,000 people within the Hamilton County schools have been identified as priorities for the vaccine. They include school age children designated as kindergarten through seniors in high
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Madeira City Schools Assistant Superintendent Kenji Matsudo, far left, discusses the plan of action for the school district for when the H1N1 vaccine comes in with school nurses Chris Sullivan and Shari Boys, right. school, pregnant teachers or staff, teachers and staff under 24 years of age and those in direct patient contact with sick students. Hummell said the majority of schools are participating as points of dispensing.
There are 22 public school districts, 31 Archdiocese schools and 27 private schools designated as points of dispensing in Hamilton County. The school-based vaccine program is voluntary
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If a mandate from Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland is passed, it would require paramedics with Sycamore Township Fire Department to administer H1N1 vaccines. Amanda Wurst, press secretary for the governor, said that wording in the Ohio Administrative Code allows local physicians and
health departments to provide training for Emergency Medical Technicians and paramedics to administer vaccines in the case of a pandemic. The governor would have to issue an emergency declaration for local health departments or physicians to be able to utilize the paramedics or EMTs. Sycamore Township Fire Chief B.J. Jetter said that the mandate would mean bring-
ing in off-duty paramedics, which has not been budgeted for this year or for 2010. “If we can manage on shift, we’ll do it,” Jetter said. Jetter said the best way to keep from getting the flu is to wash hands and use anti-bacterial soap. Deer Park High School has been designated a point of dispension for the swine flu vaccine. The first round of vaccines will not be available until early 2010.
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Columbia Township’s 3.5-mill waste levy will expire at the end of the year, and residents will be voting on a renewal on the Nov. 3 ballot. The renewal levy is issue 58 on the ballot, and will renew the levy that expires. If the levy fails Nov. 3 township residents will have to arrange to pay for their own trash collection. Township Administrator Michael Lemon said if the levy fails the township will also have to discontinue leaf pick-up and several other services included in the waste levy. “It’s not a threat. It’s just reality. We can’t continue to provide these services (without the levy),” he said. Columbia Township Trustee President Stephen Langenkamp said the town-
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a new levy. “I’m confident people will see it as a renewal and get behind it,” he said. Resident Wendy McCracken said she’s in favor of the levy and plans to vote for it on Election Day. She said the service provided by Rumpke so far has been good, and she sees no reason to venture off on her own in search of a waste collection contract. “I think we all need our trash picked up, and I’d rather have the township negotiate that for us,” she said. Langenkamp said a levy
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The Columbia Township 3.5-mill waste levy is a renewal levy for the purpose of weekly trash collection, twicemonthly brush pick-up, annual leaf pick-up and twice-monthly street cleaning. The cost of the levy for an owner of a home with a market value of $100,000 is $101.12 per year. If the levy is not passed township residents will be responsible for arranging to have their garbage picked up. failure could cause several problems for both residents and the township alike. He said the added cost could be too much for struggling families to pay out of pocket, while the township would have to deal with a sharp decrease in services like the brush and leaf pickup, which keep township roads and property free from tree debris.
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and all parents were given a consent form in order for their child to receive the vaccine. Deer Park High School is also a point of dispensing and will serve the students in its district. A representative from pediatrics at the Group Health Associates office in Kenwood said children and adults are only being tested for the H1N1 virus if they have flu like symptoms. The representative said there have been confirmed cases of the virus from patients coming into the office, but did not have an estimated number.
State Representative Peter Stautberg (R-Cincinnati) unveiled proposals by Ohio House Republicans to spur economic development. Stautberg and other members of the House Republican Caucus, including representatives Lou Blessing (R-Cincinnati), Ron Maag (R-Lebanon), Robert Mecklenborg (RCincinnati), Joe Uecker (RLoveland) and Tim Derickson (R-Oxford), revealed extensive plans to bring about job creation and industry growth. “Ohio needs real solutions to this economic emergency,” Stautberg said. “If we want to bring about a positive change that will attract businesses and young talent to the state, we need to think critically and be willing to address tough issues. We can’t afford to wait for the econo-
my to turn itself around. Difficult times call for direct, aggressive approaches to economic improvement.” The announcement worked in conjunction with four other news conferences across the state, and was conducted to address the failure of the House Economic Development Committee to meet on a regular basis. “The House has taken only small steps toward creating jobs,” Derickson said. “We need leaders who are willing to make important decisions during these difficult times. The Economic Development Committee has neglected its primary objective – to identify solid strategies to improve the economy.” Frustrated with inaction on the part of Gov. Strickland and the Economic Development Committee, Republican members engaged in discussions with the local business commu-
nity for ideas to revamp Ohio’s economy. Based on their findings from market research and conversations with constituents, the House Republicans created a package of proposals that were announced at the press conferences and will be introduced in the coming weeks. “Now more than ever, Ohioans deserve to have their elected officials working to create jobs and get people back to work,” Uecker said. “But for some reason, House Democrats have not only failed to offer solutions to Ohio’s economic crisis, but also road-blocked every initiative that House Republicans proposed. This is no time for petty partisanship.” Among these 10 bills are proposals to offer employer tax credits to hire unemployed Ohioans and to grant income tax credits for college graduates who remain in Ohio.
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Students have pets blessed
Students from St. Vincent Ferrer gather for a prayer service for the blessing of their pets Oct. 5.
By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
Students brought in dogs and cats and other pets to a special pet blessing prayer service at St. Vincent Ferrer School in Sycamore Township Oct. 5. St. Vincent Ferrer pastor The Rev. Father George Kunkle led the prayer service that celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.
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Father George Kunkel blesses the pets during a special prayer service for the students and their pets at St. Vincent Ferrer in Sycamore Township.
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St. Vincent Ferrer second-grader Jack Ashmore brought in his pet hamster, Hammi, to receive a special blessing during a ceremony at the school led by Fr. George Kunkle Oct. 5.
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Teacher Maryann Leever said the pet blessing has been a tradition at the church and school for more than 20 years. It was started by a former pastor who had a great love for animals. She said students who could not bring their pets were able to bring in photos of them to share in the service. A pet blessing for the St. Vincent Ferrer parishoners was also held Oct. 4.
Second-grader Jack Ashmore had his mom, Toni Sweeney, bring in his Russian hamster, Hammi, for the pet blessing. “He’s bit me three times and I don’t know why,” Ashmore said of his hamster, who he has had since March. Toni Sweeney said last year she brought in their two dogs for the blessing, but she said Jack wanted the hamster, who is a big hit among the second-graders, to have a special blessing, too.
Man working to put charter amendment on 2010 ballot Madeira residents will not be asked Nov. 3 to approve a charter amendment to make the process of appointing and evaluating city volunteers more public. Resident Jim Horwitz is still working on collecting the about 680 signatures he needs to get the issue on a ballot. Since July, he said, he’s collected about 270. Horwitz said time constraints would have made it impossible to qualify for this fall’s elections anyway, and he hopes to get the proposal before voters next year. “There is no way I could have made the November ballot because of the time requirements to submit to the city, allow them to review it and validate the signatures at the Hamilton County Board of Elections,” Horwitz said. “I am trying to time it so it can be put on the next scheduled ballot, which is in May. Otherwise, the city would bear an additional cost of running a special ballot, which would be wasteful.”
to give volunteers who are not re-appointed a reason why. Madeira’s Administration and Personnel Committee, which recommends appointments to city council, interviews some applicants for appointment and re-appointment and relies on written applications or past performance for others.
Horwitz launched the petition drive after he was not reappointed to the Madeira Planning Commission earlier this year. He wants the city to interview all applicants for appointment and reappointment to volunteer posts on city boards and commissions, to annually review the work of appointees and
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The Indian Hill High School cross country team is doing more than running laps. It is collecting school supplies for a cause. For several years the team has gathered school supply donations for firstgraders at Pierce Elementary in Fort Knox, Ky. The Indian Hill students also spend several hours with the first-graders participating in activities ranging from tie-dyeing shirts to carving pumpkins. “(It) changes lives,” said Susan Savage, head varsity track and cross country coach, who suggested organizing the drive after hearing about the student’s supply needs. “It’s a venue to interact and wonderful things hap-
pen.” The students are collecting a variety of supplies including craft and hygiene items as well as crayons, pencils, stickers and glue sticks. “Not only do they enjoy it, but we enjoy it as well,” said senior Deniz Aydogan about the time spent with the elementary students. Junior Thomas Ernst said the Indian Hill students are greeted with smiles when they arrive at the school. “Getting just a few supplies for them can help them the rest of the year,” he said. The Indian Hill students also have bake sales to cover transportation costs. This is the third year for the supply drive. Items can be dropped off at the high school, 6865 Drake Road, through Friday, Sept. 18.
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Indian Hill High School cross country team captains Elizabeth Daun, left, Deena Rahman, Deniz Aydogan and Jeff Zhu organize items donated for a school supply drive.
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The Indian Hill High School cross country team is collecting school supplies for elementary students at Pierce Elementary School in Fort Knox, Ky. Items which are being collected include: • Facial tissues • Hand sanitizer • Cleaning wipes • Paper towels • School box/pencil pouch • Pocket folders (with prongs) • Two pocket folders • No. 2 pencils with erasers • Crayola washable broad tip markers • Glue sticks • Crayons (24 count) • Colored Pencils • Rulers • Water color paint set • 3x5 index cards • Dry Erase marker • Stickers (any kind) • Playdoh • Wiggle eyes • Yarn • Glitter • Three ring binders • Sequins Items can be dropped off at Indian Hill High School, 6865 Drake Road, through Friday, Sept. 18.
More repairs for Indian Hill water tower By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com
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The Indian Hill water tower, located at 5355 Miami Ave., has become a nuisance in recent years with occasional leaks. The village is expecting to replace the liner within the tower’s water tank after improvements are made to the village’s water system.
It’s been an issue for years, and the Indian Hill water tower continues to be a cause for concern. The village has had issues with the water tower, which was built in 1938, dating back at least 25 years, when leaks were discovered.
Water Works Superintendent John Davis said the village typically repairs the leaks as necessary, though they are more of a nuisance than a major concern. Indian Hill applied a liner, which Davis describes as similar to an aboveground pool liner, to the inside of the water tank many years ago. About five years ago,
when the leaks reappeared, the village applied a sprayon liner to the inside of the tank that was supposed to provide a long-term solution. However, Indian Hill Water Works is now preparing to go back to the original liner system in hopes of stopping current leaks. “It just didn’t work out the way we hoped,” Davis
said, referring to the sprayon liner. Work on the tower could begin in the near future, as the water works department plans significant improvements to the village water system. Assistant City Manager Dave Couch said water main upgrades are planned in order to improve capacity during summer months and
droughts, when village water customers are using the most water. He said if the upgrades are a significant improvement, the water tower will get a new liner. However, if the upgrades don’t add the water volume the village needs to keep up with demand, Couch said the village could look to build a new tower.
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Deer Park High School seniors show off their toaster float, fitting in with the theme of appliances for this year’s floats, before Deer Park’s Homecoming Parade Oct. 1.
Deer Park celebrates Homecoming with parade, bonfire In keeping with tradition, the Deer Park City Schools’ district held its annual Homecoming parade down Plainfield Road Thursday, Oct. 1. Participants included the football team, the band, cheerleaders, floats designed by students from the sophomore, junior and senior classes that featured different appliances as well as community members, city officials, teachers and administration. The parade ended at the high school and led to the bonfire where members of the Deer Park Silverton Fire Department lit a bonfire with a effigy of the Finneytown “Mildcat,” who Deer Park will host in the Homecoming football game Oct. 2. ALL PHOTOS BY AMANDA HOPKINS/STAFF
The Homecoming court were one of the main features of Deer Park’s Homecoming Parade Oct. 1. From left: Angger Jamung, Rachael Bailey, Ben Flamm, Brittany Flamm, Michael Eaken, Jessica Barthelmas, Megan Ervin, R.J. King, Ashley Davis and Joe Bruewer.
Deer Park’s Homecoming Parade began at St. Nicholas Academy and went all the way down Plainfield Road to the high school Oct. 1. Participants included the band, cheerleaders, the football team, community members, teachers and administrators who tossed candy along the route.
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Tournament tennis
• The Division II sectional tournament was played at Mason, and CHCA sophomore Holly Dahmus won the singles tournament with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 victory over Indian Hill junior Kelsey Matthews. In doubles, the CHCA team of junior Kassie Faugno and sophomore Dominique Baxter won by beating Wyoming's Ashley Berg and Tess Thoresen 6-0, 6-2. The Indian Hill team of Kasey and Taylor Schumacher also advanced to the district tournament, which is scheduled for Thursday and Saturday at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason.
This week in cross country
• Moeller High School boys finished second at the Lexington Invitational, Oct. 3. Moeller’s David Griffith finished third with a time of 17:22. • Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy girls finished first at the Seven Hills Invitational with a score of 26, Oct. 3. • Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy men’s cross country runner Andrew Wallace finished first at the CHCA Invitational at Voice of America Park, Oct. 6. CHCA came in fifth as a team with a score of 146. • Indian Hill High School’s Elizabeth Heinbach finished first in the St. Xavier Invitational Division II competition, Oct. 3, with a time of 18:58. Indian Hill placed fourth as a team with a score of 87. Northwestern was first with 50, Defiance was second with 57, North Oldham was third with 61. • Indian Hill High School girls came in first with a score of 30 at the CHCA Invitational, Oct. 6, at Voice of America Park. Indian Hill’s Elizabeth Heinback was the top finisher with a time of 19:23. Cincinnati Country Day’s Alanah Hall was second at 19:52. CCD finished fifth with a score of 98.
This week in volleyball
• Indian Hill High School beat Norwood High School 25-8, 25-17, Oct. 3. • Indian Hill beat Reading High School 27-29, 25-22, 2512, 25-17, Oct. 6. Indian Hill advances to 12-6 with the win.
This week in girls field hockey
• Indian Hill High School girls shut out Summit Country Day 3-0, Oct. 6. Indian Hill advances to 2-5 with the win.
This week in cross country
• Indian Hill High School’s Elizabeth Heinbach finished first in the St. Xavier Invitational Division II competition, Oct. 3, with a time of 18:58. Indian Hill placed fourth as a team with a score of 87. Northwestern was first with 50, Defiance was second with 57, North Oldham was third with 61. • Indian Hill High School girls came in first with a score of 30 at the CHCA Invitational, Oct. 6, at Voice of America Park. Indian Hill’s Elizabeth Heinback was the top finisher with a time of 19:23. Cincinnati Country Day’s Alanah Hall was second at 19:52. CCD finished fifth with a score of 98.
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The Moeller football team made a statement to the rest of the GCL with a dominating 35-13 win over Elder, and now the Crusaders are looking to make it two straight GCL wins as Moeller faces La Salle at home Oct. 16. “Right now, we’re certainly able to run the football pretty easily,” head coach John Rodenberg said. “The offensive line is creating a lot of holes and we’re using three tailbacks to keep everyone fresh.” The Moeller ground game has been thoroughly impressive, as the Crusaders are averaging more than six yards per carry and have racked up more than 2,000 total rushing yards this season. 323 of those yards came in the rout of Elder. Senior Jeff Aubin had 215 rushing yards and three touchdowns against the Panthers. “I take my hat off to Jeff Aubin; he had a fantastic game against Elder and is having a great season, along with our other backs, Richie Dyer and Tucker Skove,” Rodenberg said. “Collectively, our offensive line is just doing a great job.” The Crusaders have been so successful running the ball that they haven’t been forced to throw it much, despite having a standout quarterback in Andrew Hendrix. Hendrix made several big plays against Elder and has been a playmaker for the Crusaders’ offense in tough positions. The Moeller defense has been improving each week, according to Rodenberg. Moeller standout defensive end Marcus Rush had three sacks and an interception against Elder and linebacker Garret Mize is having a fantastic season, according to his coach. “He’s been a leader for this defense all year long and he’s really come on strong as a starter,” Rodenberg said. “He’s had one of those special senior seasons
Junior quarterback Patrick McClanahan found Joe Bodner on a 20-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter. Madeira (3-4, 2-2) made good on the two-point conversion, and McClanahan later scored on a 10-yard touchdown run. The Madeira defense, meanwhile, was stifling and posted its first shutout of the season. Madeira hosts Deer Park (1-6, 1-3) Oct. 16 before traveling to Reading (4-3, 2-2) Oct. 23 and ending the season at home against Mariemont (2-5, 2-2) Oct. 30.
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Moeller running back Jeff Aubin carries the ball against Elder. Aubin had 215 rushing yards and three touchdowns in the 35-13 win for Moeller. and is doing a great job.” No team has been within 20 points of Moeller since Sept. 11 against Centerville and La Salle is coming into the Oct. 16 game as losers of three of their last four games. Moeller and La Salle’s only common opponent is Elder, who defeated La Salle 23-13 on Sept. 18. Despite the 4-3 record, the Lancers have been a worthy foe for both St. Xavier and Elder this season. La Salle is led by quarterback Andrew Kummer, who has thrown for almost 1,400 yards and 12 touchdowns this season. The game is Oct. 16 at Lockland at 7:30 p.m.
Wyoming 47, Deer Park 7
Deer Park travels for another difficult road game in week eight against Madeira (3-4, 2-2) on the heels of a 47-7 loss to
undefeated Wyoming (7-0, 4-0) in week seven. Madeira hosts Deer Park at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16. With its loss to Wyoming, Deer Park fell to 1-6 with its only win coming against Finneytown, 46-33, in week six. Entering week seven, Wyoming was ranked No. 3 in the Enquirer’s Division IIVI Coaches’ Poll with 98 points and one first-place vote. Wyoming junior Kyle Seyfried threw four touchdown passes while going 16-of-21 passing to lead the Cowboys against Deer Park. Cowboy senior Isaiah Nearor rushed for 105 yards and added a touchdown on the ground for Wyoming. Though Deer Park scored first against Wyoming to take a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, the touchdown was the only points the Wildcats could muster against Wyoming.
Lockland defeated CHCA for the first time since 1998 – and it needed every second to do so. Trailing 21-0 after the first quarter, the Eagles stormed back with 19 points in the final frame. But it wasn’t enough, as Lockland (7-0, 4-0) remained unbeaten and atop the Miami Valley Conference standings. CHCA (4-3, 2-2) hosts North Hardin and Clark Montessori (3-4, 0-3) each
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Madeira High School junior quarterback Patrick McClanahan (8) hurdles over a Taylor defender in an 18-0 road win on Oct. 9.
of the next two weeks before closing the regular season at Cincinnati Country Day (6-1, 2-1) Oct. 30.
Indian Hill 31, Reading 21
Indian Hill won its 37th consecutive CHL game with a 31-21 victory over Reading. Quarterback Sam Hendricks ran for 118 yards and a score and also threw for 99 yards. Senior running back Jacob Bauer had two touchdowns in the win. Indian Hill is at Taylor on Oct. 16.
CCD 28, Dayton Christian 10
The Indians returned to its winning ways just in time to host undefeated Lockland (7-0) in week eight at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. CCD bested Dayton Christian in week seven, 28-10, while improving to 6-1 after falling to North College Hill, 40-6, in week six. North College Hill improved to 6-0 with its win over CCD. North College Hill moved to 7-0 with a week-seven win over Clark Montessori, 27-6. Now CCD sets its sights on the Miami Valley Conference’s other unbeaten team from Lockland. Lockland bested Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, 34-29, in week seven while improving to 7-0 and creating a logjam atop the Miami Valley Conference standings. Lockland stands at 4-0 in the MVC with North College Hill at 3-0. CCD is close behind at 21 in the MVC with CHCA standing at 2-2 in the league and 4-3 overall. CCD hosts CHCA in week 10.
Indian Hill girls’ golf posts banner year By Mark Chalifoux
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A sectional title, a 21-1 record and the highest finish in the district tournament in program history. To say the Indian Hill girls’ golf team had a good season would be an understatement. “I was very happy with the season,” head coach Cynthia Annett said. “I was really pleased because we won the sectional tournament by a good amount and played well at districts in bad conditions.” The Braves won the sectional tournament at Fairfield Sept. 28 by shooting a team score of 376. Secondplace Taylor put up a 398 and McNicholas was third with a 400. Indian Hill was led by Allison Hamilton (86), Keerstin Ramsey (89) and McKenna Kornman (91). The Braves missed a trip to state by one place, as
Madeira High School junior Brooke Van Skaik barely missed out on a return trip to the state tournament after shooting an 80 at the Division II District Tournament at Heatherwoode golf course Oct. 6. Van Skaik’s 80 was good for fourth-place but she lost a threeway play-off for the final state qualifier position. Van Skaik finished second in the sectional tournament at Fairfield Sept. 28 by shooting a 78.
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The Indian Hill girls’ golf team ended the season with a 21-1 record and won the first CHL challenge. The girls include, from left: Top row, Heather Ma, Keerstin Ramsey, Maggie O’Shea, Allison Hamilton, Cynthia Annett (coach) and bottom row, McKenna Kornman and Jackie Trott. Indian Hill finished fifth in the district with a 389. The Braves were led again by seniors Allison Hamilton (83) and Keerstin Ramsey (86). Ramsey is a two-year varsity standout while Hamilton has been on the varsity team all four years. “They were both really enthusiastic and they got the entire team excited about winning,” Annett
said. “The team got along really well, from freshmen to seniors.” Annett said the key to Hamilton and Ramsey’s success was their hard work. “They played in a lot of tournaments in the summer and they both enjoyed practicing,” she said. “It’s really just working hard and enjoying it.” Annett said the two were
good role models for the younger players to look up to and that it helped the team to have two players putting up low scores consistently. The team was also helped by a pair of underclassmen that developed into key players. Sophomore McKenna Kornman and freshman Jackie Trott played a big role in the team’s strong season, along with senior Heather Ma. “I knew we had some good seniors, but I didn’t know we would have a good sophomore and a good freshman to help pull things together,” Annett said. The strong underclassmen, along with a promising
eighth-grader who should be a key freshman contributor next year, has Annett feeling good about the program’s future. “I think we can be this good again next year,” she said. “We’ll have some good players and we will need a few players to step up but things always seem to work out.” Still, it won’t be easy for Indian Hill to replicate the season the Braves put together in 2009. “The girls worked hard and should be recognized for the great record they had,” Annett said. “They had a lot of spirit and because of that they continued to win.”
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step up and play a key role on the team, including senior Mackenzi Jansen, Morgan Caesar, Cari Rusk, Rachel Self and Casey Miniard. Freshman Ashlynne Huon has also been a contributor. The team has been led by several standouts, including three-year starter junior Katie Landgrebe. Landgrebe is the team’s leading scorer with 18 goals and 8 assists. Senior Maddie Hartz was the team’s MVP in 2008 and has been stellar defensively in 2009 and Kristin Wolcott is another defensive standout for Madeira. Senior goalkeeper Mary Hyde and sophomore goalkeeper Caitlyn McCullough have combined for six shutouts this season. The Amazons started the season 10-1-2 and have a big home game against Mariemont Oct. 14. “We lost a lot of seniors from last year but we have such a great team bond and
I don’t think much has changed,” Landgrebe said. “We kept the same competitive spirit we pride ourselves on and that’s really been the key. We just ignored the preseason talk and just played how we knew how to play.” When fans come out for the game against Mariemont or for postseason action, Landgrebe said they can expect to see a very athletic and skillful team. “We pride ourselves on being very competitive and putting teams away if we have the chance,” she said. “We look to score and get out early and really get on top of teams.” Landgrebe also said the team wants to return to the final four. “We know we have the potential to get there again,” she said. “As long as we play up to our potential we’ll be happy with ourselves.”
MND advances to the Division I District Tournament at Weatherwax on Oct. 14. Joining Brinkmann will be Katie Carstens (88). Molly Mullinger (91), Andrea Burns (93) and Chelsea Theobald (95). The Moeller golf team won the sectional tourna-
ment at Glenview Oct. 6 by shooting a team score of 297. The team was led by medalist Andrew Dorn, who shot a three-under-par 69. Michael Wolf shot a 71 for the Crusaders, who advance to the District tournament on Oct. 14 at Weatherwax golf course.
MND dominates sectionals Mount Notre Dame senior tennis player Andrea Wolf won a sectional championship at the Division I Sectional Tournament at Linder Tennis Center, which was held Oct. 7 and Oct. 9. Wolf, seeded No. 2, defeated top-seeded Komal Safdar of Ursuline Academy in the finals (6-2, 2-6, 6-3). Wolf bested Bridget Hochwalt of Anderson in the semi-finals after defeating Jackie Ehrman of Oak Hills, Sarah Herman of McAuley and Michelle Weber of Mercy in straightset wins in which she did
not lose a single game. Leading MND in doubles’ competition were the team of Kelly Dennis and Sandy Niehaus and the team of Brooke Dennis and Ashley Towle, which finished first and second, respectively. Dennis/Niehaus, seeded No. 1, defeated Morehouse/Medvedec of Milford (6-0. 6-1) and Rahn/Myhol of Walnut Hills (6-0, 6-0). They also defeated Katie Hensley and Caroline Margraf of Turpin in the semifinals (6-2, 6-1) before besting Dennis and Towle in the finals (6-3, 6-3).
Dennis and Towle, meanwhile, advanced to the finals after defeating Gilkey/Bieber of Oak Hills (6-0, 6-0), Zimmerman/Cerchio of Turpin (6-3, 6-0), and Maggie Egan and Annie Sabo of Ursuline. All five Cougars advance to the Division I District Tournament, which will be played at Centerville High School Oct. 15 and Oct. 17. The top four finishers advance to the state meet, which is slated for the weekend of Oct. 23.
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Maddie Hartz plays the ball upfield against CHCA. The Amazons defeated the Eagles 6-0 and went 10-1-2 in their first 13 games.
Moeller, MND golfers advance Mount Notre Dame senior Kara Brinkmann won a sectional championship at the girls’ Division I Sectional Tournament at Fairfield Golf Course on Oct. 6. Brinkman shot a 70 to lead the Cougars (342) to a fourth-place finish behind St. Ursula (322), Ursuline (337) and Oak Hills (341).
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Katie Landgrebe controls the ball against CHCA. Landgrebe is one of the top scorers in the CHL and one of the top players for Madeira. Landgrebe has committed to play collegiate soccer at Northwestern.
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After two consecutive trips to the final four, being in the underdog role is something the Madeira girls’ soccer team wasn’t used to. That was the role for the Amazons coming into the 2009 season as Madeira was looking to replace nine seniors from an outstanding 2008 squad. Still, against an upgraded schedule and a much-improved CHL, the Amazons still look like one of the premier teams in the state. “Our expectations are always pretty high and we knew the league was going to be tough this year,” head coach Dan Brady said, “but we do have a lot of experience back and everyone is excited about having an opportunity to win the league.” Winning the CHL alone would be a major accomplishment this season, as Wyoming, Madeira and Mariemont are all ranked in the top 10 in the state in Division II. Indian Hill was also ranked in the top 10 in the state at one point. “It’s always a battle to win the league. You almost have to go undefeated to have a shot,” he said. Even with the improved talent in the league and the region, Brady said the girls are poised to get out of the region again after having a taste of it the past few years. One key to the Amazons’ success has been the upgraded schedule. Brady scheduled games against some of the top girls soccer teams in the area, including games against Fenwick, Badin, Mercy and McAuley, to get the Amazons ready for the postseason. “I just wanted to challenge them against the best teams around,” Brady said. “I just wanted to see what we could do. I’m never really concerned because I know our teams will play hard and give us an opportunity to win, and I think playing a tough schedule will bode well for us in the postseason.” Brady said the team has had a number of players
Madeira junior Katie Landgrebe, the team’s leading scorer, has verbally committed to Northwestern. “I love the coach and the campus is beautiful. I like being near the city of Chicago, and I’ll get to play soccer in the Big 10 and go to a great school,” Landgrebe said. “It was too good of an opportunity to pass up.” Landgrebe also considered Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Georgetown. Madeira head coach Dan Brady said Landgrebe’s love for the game is the key to her success. “She is committed to being the best and trains year round. She has high academic standards and just sets such high goals for herself. It’s great she’s being rewarded for all of her hard work since she was a little kid,” he said. Landgrebe said the most stressful part of the process was playing in front of college coaches at tournaments with her club team and that making the decision was a relief. “I’m really excited, but I have almost two years before I start there, so I definitely need to grow and mature as a player and that’s what I’ll be working on these next few years,” she said.
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Non-party candidates good for Deer Park Big party politics may be the norm in Washington, but small local communities are beginning to turn away from party affiliated politics. Let’s face it, party lines can be divisive lines. Deer Park can’t succeed if its citizens don’t come together regardless of party affiliation. That is the reason I and my teammates chose to run together as non-party candidates. That doesn’t mean that
we don’t share some political views of both parties. Rather, we want to focus on what is best for the residents of Deer Park. It is time to come together to solve Deer Park’s problems, regardless of your party affiliation. I want all of us to be on the same team. I want you to come and get involved with us. Let’s band together to move this city forward. My wife Cathy and I have lived in Deer Park for 15 years.
Having three kids graduate from Deer Park High School, I want to give back to the community. I joined the Chamberlin Park park board five years ago and currently serve as the treasurer. Over two years ago, my team mates and I were selected as members of a committee to help develop the first comprehensive plan for the city of Deer Park. It was during that time that I could envision the
CH@TROOM Oct. 7 questions
What would you like to see in the vacant Remke property on Webster Avenue in Deer Park? “I would like to see an immediate real estate purchase, even if for future needs, to have the County Board of Elections move into this location. “It is all one level, has proximate one level free, off street parking, and is probably the largest unused commercial building at present in Deer Park. “The current Board of Elections has multi-floors, miniscule and challenging to find unused handicapped user friendly parking spaces for visitors, and requires most visitors to park on street, at a short term meter, or avoid the area all together due to specific times for no parking posted areas. “This would not happen at the Deer Park location. “Why not help civic minded citizenry by encouraging the purchase/lease and usage of this building by the county, even during these challenging economic times? “The county board of elections has been exploring other locations to meet their present and future needs to serve our community well. “Other governmental entities have been successful much very when they have rented, leased or purchased former commercial buildings that had been previously used for retail/ grocery stores – to wit: Lake County, Ohio, and Trumbull County, Ohio, to name a demonstrative few. “Why not allow our county to become a leader in a more user friendly one floor/ level facility for voting – one of our greatest rights?” Voracious Voter Ohio allows early voting. Is this a good idea and do you plan to take advantage of the opportunity? Why or why not? “I do not plan to take advantage of it due to my current lifestyle. “It is, though, a viable option for people that prefer to vote in person rather than by U.S.A. mail, absentee. “Even with this rather recently introduced legal allowance, still many refuse to exercise their right, which is truly a tragedy. “Just think how differently our system of governance would be if more people that are eligible to register to vote would so do, and those that are, actually do? “I wish they had same-day, instant voter registration in Ohio. “States that allow this option have had miniscule incidents of fradulent registrations. “The important issue here is I
potential for the future of Deer Park. During my 24 years of living in the surrounding area, I have seen the Dillonvale shopping center go through two redevelopments. Blue Ash, Montgomery and Madeira have all gone through major redevelopments of their communities. I would like for Deer Park to have the same opportunities. It is time for some new blood in the heart of our
city, the Deer Park Council Chambers. This Nov. 3, I am asking you to put aside your party affiliation to affect the change that needs to happen for Deer Park’s future. For council at large, vote for all three nonparty candidates. Together we all achieve more. Shawn C. Gavin is a candidate for Deer Park City Council.
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Next question What would you like to see in the vacant Remke property on Webster Avenue in Deer Park? Should the federal government’s incentive program for new home buyers be extended? Why or why not? 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. vote, and I am dismayed much so to those that do not at all, rarely or ever!” Befuddled with the Board of Elections “Regarding early voting, I’m not sure we really need it since we already have the capability of voting via mail-in absentee ballots if for some reason we will be unable to make it to the polls on Election Day. And I’m also not sure it’s a good idea. What if the Packers and Vikings had a chance to rack up points before the actual game? Wouldn’t that be a little silly? Let’s keep the process clean and honest, and have everyone voting at the same time.” B.B. “I think it is a good idea because it opens up the opportunity for all eligible voters to take part. I will vote on Election Day, but my husband received an absentee ballot and mailed it in yesterday because he works out of town. What I am wondering is what happens to those ballots once they are received at the Board of Elections office? Are they counted right away or are they locked up in a designated storage room until Nov. 3?” C.P. “On one hand, early voting is a good thing if you will be out of town or expecting a baby or having surgery on Election Day, but otherwise I want to wait until the official day. You never know what might transpire in the waning weeks of the campaign that could impact your voting decision. Also, there is just something special about voting with everyone else.” M.K.T. “I won’t be voting early – many of the candidates are just starting to coalesce their message and platforms; too soon to make choices. And no need to rush into those decisions.” J.B. “I say vote early and often!!” J.P.
Library levy needed
As I write this the election is less than a month off. There are items which will be on our ballot about which my wife and I have not made up our minds even though one of them, the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library levy, none of us should have a problem with. I know our stumbling economy will make many of us leery about putting another minus item in our budgets because we are trying to keep our heads above water, with smaller incomes than we were enjoying a year or two ago. It is primarily those of us for whom we need to make sure the services of the public library are not in any way curtailed. It will be harder for those who have no newspaper or who have a computer that needs to be repaired so we can look for jobs in the want ads or create and print applications for those jobs, all things we can do at the library. Remember, libraries have books; books in which to find
advice on shopping cheaper, books on cooking thriftier meals and just books to read for enjoyment. Things like that still come in handy when other forms of recreation start to be a bigger part of the budget. Don’t forget the library also lends DVDs and tapes. You don’t have to give up watching movies just because they cost too much at the theater. More than 70 years ago, during the depression, there was a wonderful lady at the Cumminsville Branch who twice a week in the summer would sit a shy, little fourth-grader on a small chair in the children’s section and help him pick out the limit of three books. I think that lady librarian was one of the reasons the youngster learned to love to read, and eventually to write. Now someone else lives in the old house where I grew up. If there is a little boy there now he may be black, or Latino, or Oriental, or Iranian; maybe even a girl, wouldn’t it be sad if there were no branch library there any longer,
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Visitors to Cincinnati.com/Hamiltoncounty posted these comments to the story about The Hamilton County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities asking voters to pass a tax levy in November: “I face the chance of being laid off every month. Every month company management decides if the revenues brought the month prior are enough to keep workers for the next month. Because of this I have made changes in my life and found better ways to live within my means. I can not afford even a dollar more for fear it will be one less for my family and I! Now is not a good time. I don’t know when there will be a good time. I feel for those people affected by this and other levy issues. I worry about my family and myself more though. So for now ... no new taxes!” dwnnotout “A worthy cause but, in today’s economic climate and distrust of government spending, it’s time for anyone requesting public money to provide an upfront accounting of exactly where every single penny is going to be spent. “How do we place our trust in the constant requesting of public funds when there is never a detailed explanation of where that money will be going accompaning the request ? How did we get to a point where the public has to go looking for deatails that explain their their money is going to end up? “Not a day goes by that doesn’t include some scandal, somewhere, that centers around the public’s trust being betrayed. “If this levy were to pass, what guarntee is being offered to the pubic that not a dime of this money will be misused?” whostheguyinthehat
“So, those who are not supporting MRDD, what do you think should be done with all of the people who need their help?” cincygirl “Funding mental health is someone nobody ever wants to do, but it’s great bang per buck. If we want to keep jail costs down, reduce homelessness, keep families together and safe, reduce crime, then we have to spend this money up front on services. Those who fall through the cracks (and of course no amount of money will seal all the cracks) will end up costing us more. Suicide is one of the most expensive disasters for the economy, employers, and families, and its effects can be felt for generations.” cliftonian “My daughter uses MRDD services. I have not seen one penny wasted. The director is tough on staff, and the people we work with are always highly aware that they are paid with taxpayer money and it is not to be wasted or misused. There were snow days last year when the people providing supports for my child were on the road when I wouldn’t have been, but they know they are there to serve, and so the did. Great strides have been made through the work of MRDD (and that is currently their name – they will be removing the MR at some point in the winter.) More people who were thought to be ‘untrainable’ due to their disability are now working and paying taxes. That is a trend that will continue – early intervention works!” cincydiva “For those taxpayers who are wary of voting ‘yes’ on Issue 5, please understand that those individuals who need asistance from the HCBDD should not be referred to as ‘those people.’ In these economical times, we are all faced with challenges. But, I ask that the taxpayers continue to vote ‘yes’ on developmental disabilities
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You can comment on stories by visiting Cincinnati.com and choosing your community’s home page: Cincinnati.com/columbiatownship Cincinnati.com/deerpark Cincinnati.com/madeira Cincinnati.com/silverton Cincinnati.com/sycamoretownship levies. These levy dollars may assist someone important to you – if not now, perhaps in the future. No one chooses to be developmentally disabled.” progspec “Wrong time to ask for money ... work with what you have.” cinciblog “Like Cincydiva, we have a child who receives MRDD services. Unlike Cincydiva, I have seen an astounding amount of waste in the MRDD system. “Why does the MRDD headquarters need custom made furniture? Why does MRDD need two brand new vans when it already has a huge and very expensive contract with Peterman’s to provide transportation? Why do MRDD staff persons always have the latest and greatest cell phones and laptop computers? All of the above is a waste of taxpayer $$$!!! “One more note: MRDD claims that the levy is 73 pervent of its budget – that is absolutely not true. That number does not include the millions and millions that MRDD gets from Medicaid every year. “I agree with other posters here – until MRDD is completely accountable and transparent with its spending, my husband and I will never vote for another levy. We’d rather sacrifice to provide for our own child than pay higher taxes and see such waste!” Talks_In_Class
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Jedidiah Washam, left, is working with Glendale Police Chief Dave Warman to collect food and clothing to be donated to those in need in Glendale.
Glendale Eagle Scout’s project to help feed those in need By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com
Glendale’s annual food and clothing drive to help needy families in the village has a new leader this year. Jedidiah Washam, a Princeton High School junior who is working on his rank of Eagle Scout, has taken over the project to benefit local families. As he sifted through ideas for his Eagle Scout project, “he said he wanted to do something that mattered to people,” said his mother, Angelica Vietti. Washam, a member of Glendale Troop 417, had previously helped with the police department’s food drive. “I wanted to help,” the Springdale resident said. “But I will be in charge this year, and will run the police department drive this year.” Glendale Police Chief Dave Warman welcomed the help with the annual effort to help needy families in the Glendale area. Donations also will be sent to Matthew: 25 Ministries and the Freestore Foodbank. “I think that especially
now, with this economy, there’s a lot more people who can benefit from this kind of thing,” Washam said. “They need it now more than ever.” Washam printed brochures about the collection, and where to donate. He has organized volunteers to ask for donations outside Kroger in Woodlawn Oct. 17 and Oct. 24. On Oct. 18 and Oct. 25, volunteers also will walk door to door, collecting goods in Glendale. “I think this will help him develop excellent management skills to use later in his life,” Warman said, “as well as a feeling of giving. “It will definitely give him leadership skills to use and teach to someone else,” Warman said of Washam. “You don’t see this in kids anymore,” he said. “They’re used to getting, and not giving back.” “He’s always cognizant of giving back,” Vietti said of her son. “I’m very proud.” Washam said his motivation is simple: “We want to help those who need it most.”
THINGS TO DO Audition
Sycamore Community Band is hosting auditions at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Road, Montgomery. They are looking for adult musicians to play in full sized concert band. Particular interest in percussion, bassoon, trombone, Clarinet, trumpet, and alto sax. Auditions are free. Call to reserve audition slot at 683-5845.
Antiques
The Association of Volunteers is hosting the Cincinnati Antiques Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. The event continues from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. There are more than 30 dealers with furniture and accessories. William
Yeoward, London author and designer of crystal and china, speaks on entertaining. The event is family friendly. Admission is $10. Call 5610950.
Craft show
Ladies of Charity Cincinnati Chapter is hosting the St. Gertrude Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at St. Gertrude Church, 6551 Miami Ave., Madeira. The event features more than 100 crafters. Baked goods and food are available for purchase. The event is family friendly and admission is free. Call 561-5954.
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What happens to deer in the winter? The question: “I live in Blue Ash. These are beautiful deer (two does and two fawns) and I have shared not only my apples, but also my tomatoes and the majority of my green beans with them. I can live with that somewhat, however, what is going to happen to them this winter? My apples will be gone and my vegetables are already gone. Do we just watch them starve to death? There is nothing to eat in our area in the winter. Can someone catch them and take them to the Nature Center? Who do you contact or do they just die? I admit I will be glad to have them away from my garden, but they are so pretty and vulnerable I don’t want them to starve to death. What is the answer?” Nancy Ward
There is no good answer, according to Susan Knight, director of marketing and development at the Cincinnati Nature Center. “Her concern is the same as ours, which is how to ensure that our wildlife population and our ecosystem stay healthy and strong,” Knight said. “It’s a legitimate concern because there are more deer than our land can handle.” The state Division of Wildlife supervises hunting seasons to reduce the deer population in Ohio, which it estimates number
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650,000. The Ohio Farm Bureau is lobbying to reduce that number to 250,000. “In the winter the deer, like all of the animals, are working to survive,” Knight said. “The deer survive by eating our undergrowth and by eating people’s gardens and whatever else they can find. “Some people feed them, but essentially that is how the ecosystem works.” Too many deer make that work harder.
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“Overpopulation does lead to a weaker deer population and we have no natural predators,” Knight said. “And so every winter because of the overpopulation, deer have harder and harder circumstances because there is less food.” Knight said starvation is not the only way deer die. “A large amount of deer are involved in auto accidents,” Knight said.
“Deer are moving, trying to find food.” The Cincinnati Nature Center isn’t taking in any more deer at its sanctuary at Rowe Woods in Milford because it already is overcrowded, Knight said. She said a good ratio of deer to land is about 20 deer per square mile. “That’s approximately 20 deer for 600 acres,” Knight said. “We have about 100 deer and only 1,000 acres at Rowe Woods. “If you do the math, we are two and potentially three times our capacity to support healthy deer.” There’s an additional problem, Knight said. “Moving deer or putting them in a sanctuary – people have tried that and it appears that is really traumatic for the animals,” she said. Reported by Jeanne Houck
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Oil paintings by Sycamore artist on exhibit
Oil paintings by Sycamore Township artist Deborah Ridgley will be on exhibit at the Woman’s Art Club and Cultural Center through Oct. 15. Ridgley teaches art classes for teens and adults at the Mariemont center. Her exhibit, titled “Discovering Peaceful Places,” features her new collection of portraits, figurative works, still life and plein air landscape oil paintings. The event is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday-Friday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The gallery is at 6980 Cambridge Ave. in Mariemont and can be reached at 513-272-3700.
Madeira Woman’s Club names 2009 woman of the year
Betty Davis has been named the Madeira Woman’s Club’s 2009 Woman of the Year. Davis has created and published the club’s 34page directory/program book for the last four years. She also helps the club with yearly reports; updates the Web site; published a brochure and business cards; and is planning a cookbook. Aside from using her
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Elderhostel travel
The Cincinnati Elderhostel Alumni invites Elderhostel veterans and all who love travel to attend their final meeting of the 2009 season at the Madeira-Indian Hill Branch Library, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Russ and V. J. Schuster are experienced travelers having visited all 50 states and 14 Elderhostels. They will present their popular program, “Covered Bridges and Lighthouses.” Covered bridges and lighthouses have fascinated travelers for hundreds of years, now join us as Russ and V. J. explore that fascination and share their wealth of travel information. All are invited.
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, O C T . 1 5
AUDITIONS
Sycamore Community Band, 7:30 p.m. Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Road. Looking for adult musicians to play in full sized concert band. Particular interest in percussion, bassoon, trombone, Clarinet, trumpet, and alto sax. Free. Call to reserve audition slot. Presented by Sycamore Community Band. 683-5845. Montgomery.
CIVIC
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, 11093 Kenwood Road. Accepting monitors, CPUs, hard drives, mice, keyboards, laptops, docking stations, backup batteries, power cords, modems, external hard drives, memory chips, cell phones, printers, scanners and fax machines. $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. Presented by Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
EDUCATION
Intuitive Development Training, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Whatever Works Wellness Center, 7433 Montgomery Road. Develop psychic skills using tarot cards and spirit artwork. Learn old fashioned art of tea leaf reading, flame messages and clairvoyantly seeing with inner eyes. Beginners start 6:30 p.m.; advanced, 7 p.m. Ages 21 and up. $10. Reservations required. 791-9428; www.accessingangels.com. Silverton.
LITERARY - STORY TIMES
Sweet Treats Story Time, 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble Kenwood, 7800 Montgomery Road. Stories about candy and other treats. Free. 794-9440. Kenwood. F R I D A Y, O C T . 1 6
CIVIC
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 574-1849. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Girls Rock. Female winemakers featured. Spirits of Madeira, 6917 Miami Ave. With hors d’oeuvres. $1 per sample. 561-2702. Madeira.
HAPPY HOURS
Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. The Old Saloon, 745-0654. Kenwood. Happy Hour, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, 554-1040. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Chi-nnati’s Pizza, 985-4445. Madeira.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Health Screenings, 9 a.m.-noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Appointment requested. 7840084; www.owenschiroandrehabcenter.com. Silverton.
TOURS
Ohio Alleycat Resource Open House, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Ohio Alleycat Resource, 5619 Orlando Place. Tour low-cost spay/neuter clinic and visit cats available for adoption in shelter. Includes scavenger hunt/trivia game, cat competition voting, refreshments, gift basket raffle. Cat-themed magnets and toys available for purchase. Free. 871-7297; www.theanimalrescue.com. Madisonville. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 1 7
BENEFITS
No Paws Left Behind Benefit in the Park, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Red Dog Pet Resort and Spa, 5081 Madison Road. Dog park open for off-leash playing. Raffle prizes, bake sale and refreshments available for purchase. Benefits No Paws Left Behind, Inc. $10. Vaccination records required. 733-3647. Madisonville.
COOKING CLASSES
Health Smart Cooking Classes, noon-1:30 p.m. Peachy’s Health Smart, 7400 Montgomery Road. Learn to cook two healthy dishes and discuss nutrition with dietitian. Ages 14 and up. $22. Reservations required. 793-2949; www.peachyshealthsmart.com/. Silverton.
CRAFT SHOWS
St. Gertrude Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Gertrude Church, 6551 Miami Ave. More than 100 crafters. Baked goods and food available for purchase. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Ladies of Charity Cincinnati Chapter. 561-5954. Madeira.
EDUCATION
Pediatric First Aid, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Red Cross course in emergency care for infants and children. Meets Ohio and Kentucky daycare licensing requirements. $65. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.
FARMERS MARKET
Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 574-1849. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
Trivia, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 10738 Kenwood Road. Chance to win gift certificates and other prizes. Free. 791-2199. Blue Ash.
HOLIDAY HALLOWEEN
Halloween Old Time Seance, 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Whatever Works Wellness Center, 7433 Montgomery Road. Table tipping, flame messages, spirit angel board, free tarot card reading and refreshments. Victorian costumes optional. Ages 21 and up. $25. Reservations required. 791-9428; www.accessingangels.com. Silverton.
LITERARY BOOKSTORES
Educator Open House Event, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Barnes & Noble Kenwood, 7800 Montgomery Road. Sample Harney and Sons Tea Blends and learn what the bookstore can do for schools. Free. 794-9440. Kenwood. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Event, 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble Kenwood, 7800 Montgomery Road. Celebrate new title with activities. Free. 7949440. Kenwood.
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MUSIC - BLUES
Sonny’s Solo Blues, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Guitar Lovers, 7342 Kenwood Road. 793-1456. Sycamore Township.
MUSIC - CLASSICAL
Music at Ascension Chamber Concert Series, 7 p.m. With Blythe Walker, soprano, and David Bezona, tenor. Ascension Lutheran Church, 7333 Pfeiffer Road. Free, donations accepted. 793-3288. Montgomery.
ON STAGE - THEATER
New Kid, 3 p.m. Madisonville Arts Center, 5021 Whetsel Ave. Nick and his parents are from the country of Homeland. He has just moved to America, a strange new place where he doesn’t even speak the language. Ages 8 and up. $5, free children. Reservations required. Presented by Playhouse in the Park. 271-8600. Madisonville.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
Wine Tasting and Dancing, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Congregation Ohav Shalom, 8100 Cornell Road. Includes kosher wines, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and chocolates. Music by Starlight Orchestra. Ages 21 and up. $25. Reservations recommended. 489-3399; www.ohavshalom.org. Sycamore Township.
SHOPPING
Shop For A Cause Charity Shopping Day, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 7875 Montgomery Road. When guests Shop For A Cause they receive exclusive all-day savings storewide on a wide assortment of merchandise and special offer for selected departments. Benefits various charities. $5 shopping pass, available in stores. Presented by Macy’s. 312-7814689; http://www.macysinc.com/shopforacause/. Kenwood. Tri-State Multiples Fall Sale, 8:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. Princeton Community Middle School, 11157 Chester Road. $1. Presented by Tri-State Multiples. 860-2491; www.tristatemultiples.com. Sharonville.
SINGLES
Candlelight Singles, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Trio Bistro, $30 plus dinner. Reservations required. 761-6201; www.candlelightsingles.com. Kenwood. S U N D A Y, O C T . 1 8
ART EXHIBITS
A Matter of Perspective, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, Free. 791-7044; www.womansartclub.com. Mariemont.
HAPPY HOURS
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St. Nicholas Academy PTO is hosting Oktoberfest Monte Carlo Night from 6:30 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Oct. 17, at St. Nicholas Academy, 7131 Plainfield Road, Deer Park. Reverse raffle $25 couple; $10. Call 631-8353. M O N D A Y, O C T . 1 9
ART & CRAFT CLASSES Scrapbooking, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road. Childcare is provided. Registration required. 891-1700. Kenwood. CIVIC
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.
HAPPY HOURS
Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. The Old Saloon, 745-0654. Kenwood. Happy Hour, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, 554-1040. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Brown Dog Cafe, 794-1610. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Chi-nnati’s Pizza, 985-4445. Madeira. Happy Hour, 2 p.m.-7 p.m. InCahoots, 7662600. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Slatt’s Pub, 7912223. Blue Ash.
PUBLIC HOURS
Happy Hour, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, 554-1040. Blue Ash.
Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100; www.kenwoodtowncentre.com. Kenwood.
PUBLIC HOURS
SENIOR CITIZENS
Kenwood Towne Centre, noon-6 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100; www.kenwoodtowncentre.com. Kenwood.
RECREATION
Mah Jongg Tournament, 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Temple Sholom, 3100 Longmeadow, Frisch Hall. Doors open 1 p.m. Food and prizes. Benefits Temple Sholom. $25. Registration required. 7911330; www.templesholom.net. Amberley Village.
Drawing and Painting, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Beginner and intermediate levels with Myrtle Blankbuehler. Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive. $4, $1 without instruction. 984-1234. Blue Ash.
SINGLES
Candlelight Singles, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Trio Bistro, $30 plus dinner. Reservations required. 761-6201; www.candlelightsingles.com. Kenwood.
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Blue Ash Northeast Democratic Club Candidates and Issues Forum, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road. Lower Level. Candidates have three minutes. Participants include: David Krikorian, Brad Tucker, Greg Goloborodko, Teri Nau, Brian Sekerak, Amy Banister, John Mercurio, Greg Cohen, John Dillon, Kimberely Reese, and Carol Venn. Free. Reservations recommended. Presented by Blue Ash Northeast Democratic Club. 319-3939; www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php ?gid=95674040139&ref=ts. 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, 574-1849. Indian Hill.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
Trinity Together Time, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Jumping inflatable, story, songs, snack and craft. 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.
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CIVIC Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash. EDUCATION
Introduction to Project Management, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily through Oct. 23. ISSSC, 9902 Carver Road. Suite 203, Workshop introduces standards, tools, and techniques of successful project management. $2,199. Online registration required. 834-8332; www.isssc3.com/training.asp. Blue Ash.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Talk About Prescriptions, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Dr. Rosenbaum covers facts about medications, what you should know and share with your health-care team. $15. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.
RECREATION
Evening Bingo, 4:15 p.m. Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive. Includes pre-game food. 984-1234. Blue Ash.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Drawing and Painting, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Advanced class. Sycamore Senior Center, $4, $1 without instruction. 984-1234. Blue Ash.
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. 677-7012. Loveland.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
PROVIDED The third annual Books by the Banks: Cincinnati USA Book Festival brings together more than 80 regional and national authors, including Jennifer Weiner, Jeannette Walls and Thayne Maynard, for an all-day event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Duke Energy Convention Center. There are author and illustrator signings, panel discussions, costumed storybook characters, a Kids’ Corner, music and more. Pictured is the commemorative Books by the Banks poster by Ryan Ostrander. Visit www.booksbythebanks.org.
Discipleship Classes, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 677-8500; www.livingexamples.com. Loveland. Sunday Celebration, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Steve and Tara Peele, senior pastors. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 677-8500; www.livingexamples.com. Loveland. Kids Ministry, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Steve and Tara Peele, senior pastors. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 6777012. Loveland. Worship Services, 8:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 8221 Miami Road. Free. 891-8181. Madeira. Worship Services, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. MadeiraSilverwood Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave. Free. 791-4470. Madeira.
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The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” at the Taft Theatre. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16; 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18; and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The show is for children ages 4 and up. Tickets are $20, $18, and $7. Call 513-569-8080 or visit www.livenation.com.
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Thoughts about an unwelcome topic Some of us may turn the page when we see what this column’s about. It’s about death. And to us page-turners, Col. Nathan Jessep (Jack Nicholson), might angrily blurt out as he did in the movie, “A Few Good Men,� “You can’t handle the truth!� He could say that to many of us because our culture is the most death-denying that’s ever existed. Dr. Irvin D. Yalom points out in “Staring at the Sun� how our anxiety about dying varies throughout our life cycle. Even as young children we harbored a certain angst about death and the possible losses it would entail. From about six to puberty, death anxiety ordinarily goes underground and returns more forcefully during adolescence. Teenagers can become
preoccupied with death. Many teens try to soothe their anxiety by seeing themselves as masters of life and dispensers of death in violent video games or watching horror films. Others defy death by taking daredevil risks, driving recklessly, bingeing or engaging in extreme sports. Their conclusion: “See, I’m invulnerable!� Ordinarily, death anxiety subsides as we concentrate on pursuing a career and beginning a family. Then midlife occurs. The kids leave home, retirement looms and death anxiety returns. From then on, concerns about death are never completely gone from our minds – though we try so desperately to ignore them. Awareness of our mortality is not necessarily the same as the fear of mortality. The difference depends on
our neuroses as well as our spiritual and psychological health. An authentic religious faith plays an ever-increasing role in our dealings with death as it has for people throughout the centuries. It’s understandable that today, as our faith diminishes, we have an almost obsessive concern with lengthening life and staving off death. Yet, as Dr. James Hollis writes in “What Matters Most,â€? “All of our instrumentalities, our wondrous medical armamentaria, only extend our stay a few years at best. ‌We are living longer and longer as a species, but in service to what?â€? How is it that a person might achieve what he or she wants in life and still feel miserable? Are our lives four times more happy and meaningful that the much
shorter lives of those who lived in ancient Greece; or two times more happy than those who lived just a century ago? Will those who live longer in this present century live better lives, and how do we define “better� – just by living longer? Gold and diamonds are precious because of their limitedness. Each of our days and years are precious because they are limited. A hiding from the reality of death is a denial of one’s basic nature. The integration of the idea of death, rather than sentence us to a bleak pessimism, can act as a catalyst to plunge us into more authentic ways of living. We will prize depth over abundance; wisdom over knowledge; humility over arrogance; growth over comfort; meaning over
shallowness; a solid spirituality Father Lou over materialism. Guntzelman We will come to know that Perspectives above all else, it is love that gives our lives meaning and liberates us from fear of our mortality. Love can give meaning to an entire lifetime. Love goes on forever. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@communitypress.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.
‘Income’ eats away at Social Security disability checks What happened next was the biggest surprise for Hurst, who has been living with her boyfriend, Cecil, for many years. “They said that food and shelter in someone else’s house is considered an income – so they took the difference of that,� she said. Hurst counted up all the money the Social Security Administration took out for food and shelter each month from 2002 to 2008, and it came to more than $13,000. This is money neither she nor Cecil will receive. Hurst said, “I asked, ‘Well, if you’re going to take the money from me, why don’t you give it to Cecil who has been taking care of me all these years?’ She said, ‘Well,
The Faux Frenchmen Raymond Walters College | October 24 at 8 pm Rhythm ‘n’ Blue Ash concerts are held in Muntz Theater at Raymond Walters College. Subscriptions are $35 and include all four shows in the series. This year, we’re offering special student subsriptions for $18. Single tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.
The “Fab Faux� combines acoustic guitars, bass, and violin to craft swinging gypsy jazz, inspired by the 1930’s Hot Club of France. Playing locally and nationally since 2002, the Frenchmen received the 2008 Cincinnati Entertainment Award for “Best Jazz� for their light-hearted and playful gypsy swing.
he should have been keeping receipts.’ I wasn’t told about that.� Hurst said she’s learned a valuable lesson. “I had the wrong attorney. I should have worked with a disability attorney who knew the ups and downs,� she said. So, if you’re thinking about applying for such benefits you should first know it can take months, even years,
to get approved – and you may have to go through several appeals. You certainly should hire an attorney who focuses on this type of law. To avoid losing back pay for food and shelter, write out a loan agreement with the people with whom you’re living. State in the agreement should benefits be awarded you will repay them for their expenses – and state an esti-
mate of that value. Unfortunately, Hurst had no such agreement so it’s too late for her. But she said now, after telling her story, at least everyone else will know what to do. 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.
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2002, and didn’t get approved until 2007. “It took me 5 1/2 years to g e t approval, Howard Ain j u m p i n g Hey Howard! t h r o u g h their hoops to do whatever they wanted me to do. I had been denied twice,� she said. When Hurst finally got approved, she learned Social Security would give her benefits going back five years. “I found out you’ll receive back pay in a few increments the first year, but they won’t give you the rest for another year,� she said.
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The recession is expected to add more people to the Social Security rolls – so many, in fact, that the government said it will pay out more benefits than it will collect in taxes the next two years. Social Security disability claims have jumped nearly 20 percent since the recession began. It seems a lot of people who had been working despite their disabilities are now applying for Social Security Disability benefits after losing their jobs. If you find yourself in this situation, you have to be very careful to avoid losing benefits unnecessarily. Cynthia Hurst of Blanchester applied for Social Security disability back in
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Co-workers beg him for this apple cake
You have to try this. From friend and awesome singer Linda Dollenmeyer. Here’s her story: “My Aunt Ruth in North Carolina is one of the best cooks I have ever known. In her 80s she lives alone, is active in her church and sings with a group that visits nursing homes. “Going to her house was, and is, like going to the best bed and breakfast. This
Cream together:
1 cup vegetable (Canola, etc.) 2 cups sugar
Add:
2 eggs, beaten 3 cups chopped fresh apples 1 cup chopped nuts 2 teaspoons vanilla.
Sift together:
3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt
Add to creamed mixture. Bake in sprayed 9-by-13 pan in 350-degree oven for 45 minutes.
Icing – Yum!! Cream together:
1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1 cup brown sugar
Melt on low heat and bring to a boil.
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2 cups confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Pour onto cake while cake is still warm.
Preserving herbs the ‘green’ way
I’ve had a few requests for how to dry herbs the old-fashioned way, now touted as being the “green” way. Here’s how I do it: Except for lavender (the flower buds contain the most flavor and fragrance), I like to use the leafy portion of the herbs – the flavor of herbs is best right when the plant is beginning to form buds, but most of the time, I harvest whenever I can. Sometimes it’s at this stage, other times the herbs are in full flower. And remember, the flowers of culinary herbs are edible, so if you want to dry them, that’s OK.
Traditional bunching of whole plant:
Most herbs dry nicely by these traditional methods. Strip an inch or so from the bottom of the stem and hang upside down secured with a rubber band or string away from heat, light and moisture (or hang upside
down in paper bag). You can also place the leaves in single layers in a basket, on a cloth or screen. When they crinkle between your fingers, they’re dry. Strip leaves from stems and leave whole if possible. Volatile oils stay intact until you crush them for cooking. Store away from heat and light. To use dry herbs in place of fresh, use l/3 of the amount called for, since dry herbs are stronger.
Tips from Rita’s garden
Herbs hung in bunches, dried naturally usually turn a grayish green. To keep a brighter color, you can chop up the herbs coarsely, lay them on screens or a towel, and let them dry. They will dry faster and retain a nicer color.
Tips from Rita’s kitchen
“A” is for apple – but which are best for eating/cooking/baking?
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Had a great time at: • Macy’s Top Chef party benefiting the FreeStore Foodbank • Turner Farms with Findlay Market’s Lunch on the Land • Keynoting at Bethesda North’s Healthy “U” University • More’s Specialty Plants in Williamsburg • Granny’s Garden open house • Channel 19 cooking up chicken gumbo soup • McNicholas Moms & Daughters brunch Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.co m with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.
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c a k e recipe is to die for. She makes it for my cousin Randy to take to work. His Rita c o - w o r k Heikenfeld ers always want to Rita’s kitchen k n o w when he is bringing it again.” By the way, when a recipe says to “cream” you want to beat it really well and it will start to look a bit creamy. This cake reminds me of one my sister, Judy Nader, an Eastern Hills Journal reader, used to make for our Mom during apple season. Everyone looked forward to it!
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Talk about a busy couple of weeks. Just check out my “Out & About” info below. I really love connecting with my family of Press readers like this. And you know what the common thread is that runs through every presentation/class I teach? It’s not just about the food, but who shares it with you, and the most important things in life aren’t “things.” That philosophy is represented well in our first recipe.
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Children’s Theatre play features local residents
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Michael Richart, right, of Kenwood plays Chip and Rebecca Schneider of Indian Hill plays Mrs. Potts in The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” features a private performance followed by dinner, games, dancing and fun for all ages at the Scottish Rite Ballroom. Tickets are $100 for adults and $50 for children. Seating is limited. Single tickets for each production are $20, $18, and $7 and are available by calling The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Box Office at 569-8080, or visit www.livenation.com or call 877-LYV-TIXS. Enjoy the Arts/START discounts are available. For subscriptions and group sales call The Children’s Theatre Box Office at 569-8080, ext. 10. Subscription prices range from $72 to $28 for all four shows. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati also presents an additional nine performances of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” for school students. Ticket prices are $7 per student with one free adult admission for every 15 students. School performances are during the daytime hours Oct. 16, 2023. Call Pam Young at 5698080, ext. 13, for details. Free proficiency testfocused Study Guides are available online at www.thechildrenstheatre.co m.
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for the Community Press newspaper; Dean Miuccio, of the “Dean and Randi Morning Show” on Warm 98FM, and Pamela Myers, Tony Award nominee and renowned singer and actress (often known as the “Queen of Cincinnati musical theater”). The show’s emcee is Hagit Limor, an Emmy and national awardwinning investigative reporter for Channel 9 (WCPO-TV). Limor was recently named president-
elect of the national Society of Professional Journalists. Ain said, “I don’t think there’s ever been a show like this before in Cincinnati, and I’m looking forward to seeing how talented the finalists are!” More information about “The J’s Got Talent” show is available on the JCC Web site, or by calling the Manuel D. & Rhoda Mayerson JCC on The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Campus.
Center to host ‘Mommy and Me ‘class This fall, Bagel Babies at Chabad Jewish Center presents “My Beautiful World – The Six Days of Creation,” an experiential Mommy and Me class inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach. Infants and toddlers through age 3 together with their mothers or caregivers, will experience and explore the properties of light, water and nature as they travel through the creation of the world. With Jewish philosophy forming the backdrop of the program, Bagel Babies presents a hands-and-minds on exploration of materials and media designed to develop the whole child, helping
them grow intellectually, emotionally, creatively, physically and spiritually. Bagel Babies recognizes and respects the unique qualities of each child and the unique relationship that exists between child and mother or caregiver. Bagel Babies is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other Jewish mothers of young children in a warm, creative environment. The program is led by Ziporah Cohen, an experienced and certified early childhood educator who has taught and inspired children and families across the country, from California to New York. She is passionate
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about children and early learning, and believes in creating a community within the classroom, involving parents as partners and facilitators in the early learning experience. “My Beautiful World – The Six Days of Creation” begins Tuesday, Oct. 20, and runs for six weeks (through Nov. 24.) Classes are from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Bagel Babies is held at Chabad Jewish Center, 3977 Hunt Road in Blue Ash. The cost of the class is $45. For more information and to register, call 7935200, or e-mail ZCohen@chabadBA.com.
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working primarily on original works and concepts. H a l e y began his theater studHaley ies at The School for Creative and Performing Arts in the fourthgrade. After graduating from SCPA, he was awarded first prize at The International Thespian Competition in the summer of 2004, just prior to beginning his college training at Columbia College Chicago. This is Haley’s third TCTC MainStage show. He also appeared in “Disney’s High School Musical” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” The brainy and beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provincial life ... and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventurous than she wanted when she becomes a captive in the Beast’s enchanted castle! Dancing flatware, menacing wolves, and singing furniture fill the stage with thrills in this beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength in one another and learning how to love. The show is being directed by Jack Louiso and Roderick Justice. Music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. Book by Linda Woolverton. “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” is ideal for family with children ages 4+. It will be presented for the public at the Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth Street in Downtown Cincinnati at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16; at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17; at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, and at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Don’t miss The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Family Gala at 5 p.m. Oct. 17. This family event
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The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati kicks off its 85th MainStage season Oct. 1618 and Oct. 24 at the Taft Theatre with “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr.,” one of the company’s most requested shows. Two local residents are featured in the show. Michael Richart of Kenwood plays Chip, Rebecca Schneider of Indian Hill plays Mrs. Potts and Justin L. Haley plays the barkeeper/utensils/and a statue. Richart is in the eighthgrade at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. This is his fifth season with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Richart has appeared in “Seussical, Jr.” (Young Kangaroo), both productions of “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer” (Elf), and “Hansel and Gretel” (The Sheep). He participated in the STAR Program the last five summers and has enjoyed singing and acting in his annual school productions. Richart would like to thank everyone who came and supported him during the show. Schneider attended SCPA from ‘84-’93 where she worked under the direction of Jack Louiso. She appeared in shows such as “West Side Story,” “Annie,” “Oliver!” and “Lady Be Good.” She appeared in “Grease” in Europe for two and half years, 838 shows in all (Swing for Jan, Rizzo and Sandy as well as dance captain for Broadway choreographer Dennis Callahan for the the Berlin ‘98 production.) She was featured in the touring production of the original adaption of “Beauty and the Beast” as one of the silly sisters. She also appeared in the Original Cast of “Saturday Night Fever” (Doreen & Annette) directed and choreographed by Arlene Phillips. Currently, Schneider is doing community theater in Boston
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tened and turned, the compost pile begins to heat and cook as the bacteria and fungi break Ron Wilson down the ingredients. In the It’s almost garden like a science project, and the compost equation is: carbon + nitrogen + water + air = COMPOST!
things sprayed with pesticides, even insects and diseased plants. NOTE: Although grass clippings can be added to the compost pile (and make a great addition), return them back to the soil/turf where they belong. Clippings returned to the soil/turf can generate as much as 25 percent of your lawn’s total fertilizer needs. So don’t bag it; return those clippings back to the turf (unless you absolutely need to add clippings to the compost pile)!
What can I compost?
Where should my compost pile be located?
Leaves, grass clippings, plant refuse, wood chips, sod, livestock manures, vegetative kitchen scraps, weeds, straw, pine needles, dead plants, aquarium water/algae and plants, some newspapers, wood ash, egg shells, coffee grounds and lots more. Stay away from meat, bones, dairy products, cat/dog feces, cooking oils,
Find an out of sight area that is well-drained, away from tree roots, not in the shade, and accessible with a garden hose. Remove any sod underneath so the pile will be in direct contact with the soil.
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Composting does not require a bin, but bins do help to keep the pile neat and easier to handle. Bins need to be at least 3x3x3 feet to heat properly. A 5x5x5 foot bin is a much nicer size to work with. Ready made bins are available, or can be made with concrete blocks, chicken wire, fencing, wooden slats, etc. The sides must be designed to allow proper air flow to the pile. You may even consider the compost tumblers (best for smaller yards) for ease of turning the pile.
How do I create the compost pile?
There are many methods to building a compost pile, including simply piling up the yard waste and letting Mother Nature do her thing. It may take longer, but
eventually, the waste will break down. Here are a few ways to speed up the process and get that pile “cooking.” Layer the materials you’ll be using in your compost pile. 6-8 inches of materials, a little fertilizer (synthetic or natural), some garden soil, moisten, layer again, and again until reaching the 3to-5-foot height. Now it’s up to you to help monitor proper moisture levels as the composting begins. Turning the pile will begin about one week after the initial pile is made. Move the inside of the pile to the outside. When your pile is really cooking, it will heat to 140160 degrees in the middle! Your finished compost will be dark in color, crumbly in nature, and have an “earthy” smell. The pile should be reduced to 1/3 to 1/2 its original size. And yes, the process will be a bit slower during the winter season.
Composting tips
If the compost has a bad smell, turn it to provide more air. If the center is dry, moisten and turn the pile. If the compost is damp and warm only in the middle, the pile is too small. If the pile is damp and sweet smelling but still won’t heat up, add nitrogen. And remember, yard waste will compost quicker when finely ground. Good luck! For more information, visit the Ohio State University extension composting Web site at http://tinyurl.com/2lkv6. Ron Wilson is marketing manager for Natorp’s Inc. Garden Stores and is the garden expert for 55KRC-AM and Local 12. You can reach him at columns@communitypress.com
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With summer a fading memory and fall right in our face, you’ll soon be finding yourself with a nice collection of spent flowers, frosted annual and perennial foliage, falling leaves, maybe a few extra grass clippings – all perfect additions for the compost pile. What? You don’t have a compost pile? Well, let’s take a look at how you can get started! Composting is a practical and convenient way to handle yard trimmings such as leaves, excess grass, chipped brush, plant cuttings, etc., and it’s a better option than sending this yard waste to the landfills. The results of your composting efforts will be one of the best soil amendments that no money can buy. By combining your yard trimmings and other clean yard or vegetable wastes with soil or garden fertilizer (synthetic or natural), keeping the pile properly mois-
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“Divorce Care,” a 13-week program that addresses emotional issues associated with divorce, is being offered through Nov. 30. The sessions are offered free of charge from 7-9 p.m. at the church. Experts on topics such as anger, resentment and loneliness will conduct the meetings in a support group setting. For more information contact Melanie Stearns at 5614220. 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 hosting the Fall Chamber Concert Series. Former Metropolitan Opera soloist Blythe Walker, soprano, and former European opera soloist, David Bezona, tenor, will be performing Saturday, Oct. 17. The final concert of the fall season will feature the choirs of Sycamore High School, Kenneth Holdt directing, Saturday, Nov. 21. All concerts are free and will begin at 7 p.m. (A free-will donation will be accepted.) The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288; www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com .
Church of God of Prophecy
The church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible Study is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is hosting a free dinner at noon Sunday, Oct. 18. The church has free clothing for girls ages 8 to 12 for famililes in Deer Park. A parent must be present to see the clothing. The selection contains dress and casual clothing in sizes large, 14-16; and shoes in sizes 5, 7 and 7 1/2. The church is at 8105 Beech Ave., Deer Park; 793-7422.
a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in Room 11. The program is “Sacred Art,” presented by Jenny Shives. Kids Morning Out is from 9 a.m. to noon every Monday through Thursday. It is open to children 6 months-kindergarten. The cost is $10 for one child and $15 for families of two or more. Sign-ups are being taken for an adult mission trip to Haiti in February (Haiti Mission Trip 2010). Call the church office for details. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 791-3142; www.cosumc.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.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
The church is hosting Scrapbooking from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. nearly every third Monday. Free childcare is provided. You must register by 5 p.m. Friday before the Monday event. For more information, call the church at 891-1700. The dates are: Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 14, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 7, July 19 and Aug. 16. The church is at 7701 Kenwood Road, Kenwood; 891-1700.
Kenwood Fellowship Church
The church has a new contemporary worship service from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. The services will feature contemporary worship music in a relaxed atmosphere with biblical teaching that will resonate with the fast-pasted lifestyles that many of us find ourselves in today. The church is at 7205 Kenwood Road; 891-9768.
Montgomery Community Church
October 14, 2009
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St. Paul Community United Methodist Church
St. Paul Church services are 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. for Traditional Worship and 9:30 a.m. for Contemporary Worship with Praise Band. Childcare is provided for all services. Associate pastor, Elaine Parulis-Wright, will deliver the message “How to Defeat Worry with Worship!” Sunday, Oct. 18, based on scripture reading Psalm 95. The church is at 8221 Miami Road, Madeira; 891-8181; www.stpaulcommunityumc.org.
Sharonville United Methodist Church has services; 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. are traditional worship format, and the 9:30 a.m. service is contemporary. SUMC welcomes all visitors and guests to attend any of its services or special events. The church is at 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville; 563-0117.
Sycamore Christian Church
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.
AMERICAN BAPTIST
CHURCH OF GOD
INTERDENOMINATIONAL
UNITED METHODIST
MT WASHINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH
The Greater Cincinnati
CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR
Sunday Services
Pastor: Lonnie & Erica Richardson Wednesday Evening Services - 7:00pm Sunday Morning Worship - 10:45 am
Indian Hill Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 www.indianhillchurch.org Sunday Worship 8am & 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am Youth 7 & 8th grade 9:15am Youth 9 & 12th grade 11:45am Phone 561-6805 Fax 561-0894
2021 Sutton Ave
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 Hyde Park Baptist Church Michigan & Erie Ave
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
ROMAN CATHOLIC 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
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist 3035 Erie Ave 871-0245 Sunday Service and Sunday School 10:30am Wednesday Testimonial Meeting 7:30pm Reading Room 3035 Erie Ave
CHURCH OF GOD CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY
Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am Wed Night Bible Study 7:00 pm Pastor Ed Wilson 8105 Beech Avenue - Deer Park (Just off Galbraith across from Amity School) 513-793-7422
Church of God
8290 Batavia-Pike - Route 32
EPISCOPAL ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH & ST. THOMAS NURSERY SCHOOL
100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park,OH 831-2052 www.stthomasepiscopal.org Sunday 7:45am Rite I Eucharist 9:00am Rite 2 Eucharist For All People 11:15am Rite 2 Choral Eucharist Childcare Provided for all Eucharists
EVANGELICAL COVENANT
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
INTERDENOMINATIONAL Sunday Service 10:30am Cincinnati Country Day School 272-5800 www.horizoncc.com
The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m., Sundays and Divine Provi-
INDIAN HILL Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 Phone 513-561-6805 Fax 513-561-0894
Trinity Community Church
Trinity Together Time will be providing a jumping inflatable for children ages 5 and under from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. There will also be story time, snack, and a craft. Trinity Together Time gives families the opportunity to spend quality time together in structured activities that promote healthy relationships and positive interactions. It is free to the public and geared toward the ages of birth-5 years old. Park in the lot of the church and enter through the doors of Fellowship Hall. The church is at 3850 East Galbraith Road, Dillonvale; 791-7631.
8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Get In The Game: What Time Is It? Game Time!"
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
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
SmokeFree Bingo Do O ors 5:00pen pm
711 East Columbia • Reading PROGRESSIVE GAME $10,000 & GROWING
American Legion Mt. Washington Post 484 THURSDAY MORNING BINGO
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!
1837 Sutton Avenue / 231-7351
Save the Animals Foundation BINGO
11330 Williamson Rd. off Cornell, in Blue Ash TUESDAY & FRIDAY Evenings - Doors Open 6pm
2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301 Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery PASTOR JONATHAN KOLLMANN
www.cloughchurch.org
Sunday School for Children & Adults at 9:30am & 11:00am. Youth Fellowship (grade 7-12), 6-8pm. www.andersonhillsumc.org
BINGO ad call 513.242.4000 or 859.283.7290
UNITED METHODIST
NON-DENOMINATIONAL NorthStar Vineyard Community Church
8221 Miami Rd. (corner of Galbraith)
513-891-8181
NEW 9:30am Service -Innovative & High energy
Traditonal Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00am www.stpaulcommunityumc.org
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?
Connections Christian Church 7421 East Galbraith
Located @ 1005 Old S.R. 74 (@ Tealtown Rd. in Eastgate)
Sunday Services 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 AM
513.753.1993 vineyardeastgate.org
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
PRESBYTERIAN MADEIRA SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
MT. WASHINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6365 Corbly Road 513-231-3946 Rev. Thomas A. Gaiser Sunday Worship 10:45am Adult Sunday School 9:30am Children’s Sunday School 10:45am Visitors Welcomed "A Family in Christ and a Beacon of God’s Love for Over 150 Years"
www.mtwashumc.org
FAITH CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP CHURCH (Preaching the Gospel of Hope) 6830 School Street (Newtown)
271-8442
Dr. R. Edgar Bonniwell, Sr. 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
www.madeirachurch.org 8000 Miami Ave. 791-4470 Contemporary Worship 9:00 am
Church School for Everyone 10:10 am
Traditional Worship 11:15 am Child Care available at all times
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST HERITAGE UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN CHURCH
2710 Newtown Rd. 231-8634 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School classes and nursery care for children and youth
“One Church, Many Paths” www.huuc.net
7515 Forest Rd. at Beechmont Ave 231-4172
Traditional Service 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Service 9:30 & 11:00am (Nursery care from 9:15am-12:15pm.)
To place your
OVER 25 DIFFERENT INSTANTS
Preliminary Games 7:00pm - Reg Games 7:30pm
UNITED METHODIST
Sr. Pastor Mark Rowland Ann Luzader, Mike Carnevale
aries Prelimin Start 6:45
Call Cathy at 513-494-1391 to get on mailing list for monthly specials. Ca specials
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
www.IndianHillChurch.org
ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH
MT. NOTRE DAME H.S. - EVERY TUESDAY EVE.
vineyard eastgate community church
Sunday Worship 8am & 9:30am
LUTHERAN
Sunday Night Bingo
Sharonville United Methodist Church
The Fall Craft/Vendor Show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. It is free. Hannah Circle will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the church parlor to discuss the book “The Shack” by William P. Young. Childcare is available by reservation; call 791-3142, ext. 29. Esther Laird Circle will meet at 11:30
New Church of Montgomery
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dence 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; 489-9572.
The church is hosting “GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays” seminar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Community Room of the Symmes Township Library (11850 Enyart Road). It is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. Space is limited to the first 50 adults; pre-registration is required. There is no charge for this event. Topics to be discussed include “Why the Holidays Are Tough,” “What to Expect,” “How to Prepare,” “How to Manage Relationships and Holiday Socials” and “Using the Holidays to Help You Heal.” Those who attend will receive a free book with over 30 daily readings providing additional
Church of the Saviour United Methodist
Suburban Life
KENWOOD FELLOWSHIP
Building Homes Relationships & Families Sundays 9:15am & 10:45am
7205 Kenwood Rd., Cinti, OH 45236
513-891-9768 Ken Bashford, Pastor
www.KenwoodFellowship.org
Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am Child Care Provided Sunday School for All Ages
Fellowship & Lunch Follows Worship Our mission is to worship God & share Jesus’ transforming love and salvation.
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”
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Suburban Life
Community
October 14, 2009
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Animals/ Nature
St. Gertrude 24th Annual
T F A R C SHOW Saturday October 17th, 9am - 3pm
LOCKLAND 310 Dunn Street 513-821-0062
& RYAN FUNERAL HOMES Family Owned Since 1876
NORWOOD 5501 Montgomery Rd. 513-631-4884 SPRINGDALE 11365 Springfield Pike 513-771-2594
Serving Greater Cincinnati
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Start your holiday shopping early! Over 100 talented crafters. Homemade baked goods. Food available.
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Corner of Miami Ave. & Shawnee Run Rd. in Madeira
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden – needs volunteers in the volunteer education program. Volunteers will receive training, invitations to special events and a monthly newsletter, among other benefits. There are numerous volunteer opportunities now available, including: “Ask Me” Station Program, Slide Presenters Program, Tour Guide Program, Animal Handlers Program, CREW Education Program. Each area has its own schedule and requirements. Certified training is also required. Must be 18 or older and have a high school degree or GED diploma. For more information, call the zoo’s education department at 559-7752, or e-mail volunteereducator@cincinnatizoo.o rg, or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org. Grailville – needs volunteers for the garden in Loveland. Volunteer days are 9 a.m. to noon selected Saturdays through November. For a complete list visit www.grailville.org or call 6832340. Volunteers will work in the kitchen and herb gardens. No experience is needed, volunteers may participate once or for the
Education
Dr. Manju Kejriwal, DDS is offering kids a
Halloween Candy Buy Back Program RECEIVE $5 per lb. for your Halloween Candy! Also Dr. Kejriwal will match all money given and donate to the Make A Wish Foundation
Call for details 513-271-5800
0000362593
All candy will be sent to the troops!
Home Heating Help Applications are available for Ohio’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). The program helps lowincome Ohioans pay heating bills. Income example: Up to $21,660 a year for a single person ($29,140 a year for couples). Seniors can get applications and help completing forms by calling the number for their county.
Clermont County: (513) 732-2277 (option 3) Hamilton County: (513) 345-8643
RECEIVE UP TO
$3100 IN REBATES AND CREDITS.
• Receive up to $1200 in Manufacturers Rebates! • Receive up to a $1500 Federal Tax Credit! • Receive up to $400 in Duke Energy Rebates!
SERVING GREATER CINCINNATI FOR OVER 40 YEARS.
231-3118
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entire season. Volunteers should bring gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, footwear that can get dirty and a snack if desired. Tools are provided. Granny’s Garden School – needs help in the garden. Granny’s is growing produce for needy families in the area, with support from the Greenfield Plant Farm. Greenfield Plant Farm donated their surplus tomato and green pepper plants to the Granny’s Garden School program. Granny is seeking help with maintaining the gardens, planting and harvesting more produce. Granny’s is at Loveland Primary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. Call 324-2873 or e-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net, or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. GRRAND – Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs takes in needy displaced, abandoned or unclaimed stray golden retrievers and places them in volunteer foster homes until adoptive families are found. Call 1-866-9812251 and leave your name and phone. Visit www.ggrand.org. Email www.cincygrrand@yahoo.com. League For Animal Welfare – A no-kill shelter, needs volunteers 16 and older to help socialize cats and 18 and older to socialize and walk dogs. Other opportunities available. Call 735-2299, ext. 3. Save the Animals Foundation – Needs people 18 and older to staff its shelter for homeless cats and dogs. Call 378-0300 for cats and 588-6609 for dogs. Tri State County Animal Response Team (CART) – Is at 11216 Gideon Lane in Sycamore Township. Meetings are open to the public. Visit www.tristatecart.com for monthly subjects or more information. Call 702-8373.
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at the Bethel Branch Library, 611 West Plane St., Bethel, 45106. Help elementary-aged students with their reading skill after school at the library. For more information or to register for the program, call the library at 248-0700. Change a life – Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation needs. Call 621READ. Cincinnati Reads – a volunteer tutoring program working with K-4 students in Cincinnati Public Schools. Volunteers receive free training to work one-on-one with children who are struggling to read. Call 621-7323 or e-mail Jayne Martin Dressing, jdressing@lngc.org. Clermont 20/20 – and its college access program, Clermont Educational Opportunities, offer a mentoring program that matches adults to work with a group of high school students from local high schools. Volunteers are needed to become mentors to help students stay in school and prepare to graduate with a plan for their next step. Call Terri Rechtin at 753-9222 or 673-3334 (cell) or e-mail mentor@clermont2020.org for more information. Granny’s Garden School – Volunteers needed from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays to work on behind-thescenes projects. Volunteers also needed to help with developing Web pages. Call 489-7099; Granny’s Hands-on Gardening Club is looking for new gardeners, to work with garden manager Suellyn Shupe. Experienced gardeners, come to share your expertise and enjoy the company of other gardeners while supporting the Granny’s Garden School program times: 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The school is located at the Loveland Primary and Elementary, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. E-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development – Volunteers are needed for Adult Basic and Literacy Education classes and English to Speakers of Other Language classes.There are numerous sites and times available for volunteering. Call 612-5830. Inktank – Group looking for volunteers to help children and adults improve their skills in writing-based initiatives across the city. Call 5420195. Raymond Walters College – Needs volunteers to serve as tutors to skills enhancement students. The class meets from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Call 745-5691. Winton Woods City Schools – Wants to match community members who are interested in volunteering in the schools with the students. Volunteer opportunities at Winton Woods Primary North and South, middle school and high school. Volunteers who would have oneon-one contact with students outside of a classroom are required to have a background check. To volunteer, contact Gina Burnett at burnett.gina@wintonwoods.org or 619-2301. The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Black Achievers Program that inspires and encourages teens of color toward paths of success is looking for caring professionals who want to make a difference,
and for young people who can benefit from positive adult role models. Part of a national YMCA initiative, the local program incorporates mentoring, career exploration and college readiness; and helps students develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options. Volunteers, many of whom are sponsored by area companies, share their own personal insight and encouragement. Contact Program Director Darlene Murphy at the Melrose YMCA, 961-3510 or visit www.myy.org. YMCA – The Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA is looking for volunteer trail guides for school groups. Call 932-1424 or e-mail melittasmi@countrysideymca.org.
Entertainment
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 – Volunteers needed to assist with the American Heart Association’s cause campaigns, Power to End Stroke, Go Red For Women, Start!, and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Assignments include clerical work, event specific duties and community outreach. Contact the American Heart Association at 281-4048 or e-mail ray.meyer@heart.org. Bethesda North Hospital – Seeks volunteer musicians for music therapy, featuring soothing music. Call 871-0783 or e-mail bnxmusic@fuse.net. Also openings for volunteers in various areas. Call 745-1164. Captain Kidney Educational Program – Needs volunteers one or more mornings or afternoons a month during the school year to educate children in first through sixth grades about kidney function and disease. Training provided. Call 961-8105. Clermont Recovery Center – Needs volunteers to fill positions on the board of trustees. Clermont County residents interested in the problem of alcohol or drug abuse, especially persons in long-term recovery and their family members, are encouraged to apply. Contact Barbara Adams Marin, CQI manager and communications coordinator, at 735-8123 or, Kim King, administrative assistant at 735-8144. Crossroads Hospice – Seeking volunteers to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Call 793-5070. Destiny Hospice – is seeking caring and compassionate people to make a difference in the life of a person living with terminal illness. No special skills or experience needed; simply a willingness to help provide comfort and support. Orientation is scheduled to fit the volunteer’s schedule. Opportunities are available throughout the Cincinnati, Middletown and Butler County area. Contact Anne at 554-6300, or ababcock@destinyhospice.com. Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care – is seeking volunteers in all Greater Cincinnati communities. Evercare provides care for those facing end-of-life issues and personal support to their families. Volunteers needed to visit with patients and/or assist in administrative and clerical tasks. Volunteers may provide care wherever a patient resides, whether in a private home or nursing facility. Call 1-888-866-8286 or 682-4055. Heartland Hospice – is seeking people with an interest in serving terminally ill clients and their families. Volunteers are needed for special projects such as crochet, knitting, making cards and lap robes, as well as making visits to patients. Training is provided to fit volunteers’ schedules. Call Jacqueline at 731-6100, and Shauntay 8315800 for information. Hospice of Southwest Ohio – Seeks volunteers to help in providing
hospice services, Call 770-0820, ext. 111 or e-mail ajones@hswo.org. Hoxworth Blood Center – Hoxworth is recruiting people to help during community blood drives and blood donation centers in the area. Positions include: Blood drive hosts, greeters, blood donor recruiters and couriers. Call Helen Williams at 558-1292 or helen.williams@uc.edu. The Jewish Hospital – 4777 E. Galbraith Road, Kenwood, needs adult volunteers to assist at the front window in the pharmacy and also to assist with clerical duties, sorting patient mail, etc. They also need volunteers to assist staff in the family lounge and information desk and a volunteer is also needed in the Cholesterol Center, 3200 Burnet Ave., to perform clerical duties. Shifts are available 9 a.m.7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers receive a free meal ticket for each day he or she volunteers four or more hours, plus free parking. Call 686-5330. The hospital also needs adult volunteers to assist MRI staff and technologists at the reception desk of the Imaging Department in the Medical Office Building, located across from the hospital at 4750 East Galbraith Road. Volunteers are also needed to assist staff in the family lounge and at the information desk in the main hospital. Shifts are available Monday through Friday. Call 686-5330. Mercy Hospital Anderson – Seeks volunteers for the new patient services team, the Patient Partner Program. This team will provide volunteers with the opportunity to interact directly with the patients on a non-clinical level. Volunteers will receive special training in wheelchair safety, infection control, communication skills, etc. The volunteers will assist in the day-today non clinical functions of a nursing unit such as reading or praying with the patient; playing cards or watching TV with the patient; helping the patient select meals; running an errand; cutting the patient’s food. Call the Mercy Hospital Anderson Volunteer Department at 624-4676 to inquire about the Patient Partner Program. Wellness Community – Provides free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Volunteers needed to work at special events, health fairs, bulk mailings and other areas. Visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org and click on “volunteer” to sign up. Call 791-4060, ext. 19.
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. Madeira Historical Society – is currently looking to fill the position of “society archivist.” The person selected for this position will work at the Miller House Museum sorting out and organizing the collection of photos, newspapers and thousands of other pieces of information at the Miller House. This person selected as archivist will work closely with Museum Curator Dona Brock. Contact Doug Oppenheimer or Dona Brock at 561-9069. No experience necessary – Seeking volunteers to help with autism program based on the book “SonRise” by Barry Neil-Kaufman. No experience necessary. Call 2311948. SCORE-Counselors to America’s Small Business – A non-profit association seeking experienced business people to counsel others who are or wish to go into business. Call 684-2812 or visit www.scorechapter34.org. Tristate Volunteers – For adults of all ages, supporting some of the best-known events in the area. Call 766-2002, ext. 4485, visit www.tristatevolunteers.org or email info@tristatevolunteers.org. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary– The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary supports the U.S. Coast Guard (MSD Cincinnati) in Homeland Security, marine environmental protection, radio watch standing and Marine events, such as Tall Stacks and the WEBN Fireworks all without pay. They also teach Ohio Boating Safety, boating/seamanship and give free boat safety checks per the Ohio, Kentucky or Indian regulations. To volunteer, call 554-0789 or e-mail grutherford100@hotmail.com. Youth In Planning – Teen volunteers needed for network project to inform communities about public planning. Visit www.OurTown-
Page.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 474-3100. Clermont Senior Services – invites area residents to get to know seniors in their communities by engaging in the Meals-on-Wheels and Friendly Neighbors/Shoppers programs. Volunteer opportunities are available in the Milford, Loveland, Union and Miami townships, Owensville, and Batavia Township. Call volunteer coordinator Sharon Brumagem at 536-4060. Meals on wheels – Seeks volunteers to deliver meals for Sycamore Senior Center’s program in the Loveland, Blue Ash, Indian Hill, Montgomery, Sycamore Township, Symmes Township and West Chester areas. Call 984-1234 or 686-1013. To volunteer in Mount Washington or Anderson Township, call 474-3100.
Social Services
American Cancer Society – Seeks volunteers for office help, assistance in resale shop, new recruits for the Young Professionals group, Relay For Life team captains, cancer survivors to help with support groups and more. Call 1-888ACS-OHIO. Cincinnati Association for the Blind – Seeks volunteers in all areas, especially drivers available during the day. Weekend and evening hours also available. Call at 4874217. Clovernook Center for the Blind – contact Charlene Raaker, coordinator of volunteer services at 5222661 or craaker@clovernook.org for volunteer opportunities. Council on Child Abuse – Looking for volunteers who care about babies and their families. Volunteers will reinforce positive ways to manage infant crying and distribute information on the dangers of shaking babies. Call 936-8009. The Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Division of the March of Dimes – needs office volunteers. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday, at 10806 Kenwood Road in Blue Ash. Contact Carol Panko at cpanko@marchofdimes.com or call 769-3588. Inter Parish Ministry has a variety of volunteer jobs available – work in the Choice Pantry, help in the office, organize and sort clothing for client families or help with special events. Also needs volunteers to assist with its Elder Ministry program at a local nursing home. Volunteers help residents play bingo on Monday afternoons for about an hour. Contact Connie at 561-3932 or visit www.interparish.org for more information. Lighthouse Youth Services – needs volunteer receptionist/development assistant three to five days a week in the morning. The development assistant will answer phones, greet visitors, manage the front desk, assist with mailings and other responsibilities as requested. Call Tynisha Worthy at 487-7151, e-mail volunteer@lys.org. The office is at 1501 Madison Road, second floor. Outreach Programs – Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Programs of Cincinnati Inc. provides community education, referrals, interventions, assessments, short-term counseling, advocacy, training, community outreach and substance abuse prevention training. Call 636-5459. ProKids – ProKids trains volunteers to become CASAs – Court Appointed Special Advocates. Each CASA is assigned to a foster child, making sure the child is safe, that the child’s needs are met, and helping each child move into a safe, permanent and nurturing home. Most CASAs spend two to four hours a week on their case. Contact Glenna Miller at 281-2000, Ext. 101 or gmiller@prokidscasa.org. Visit www.prokids.org. St. Joseph Home – Opportunities available evenings and weekends to work with children and young adults with disabilities. Call 5632520, ext. 117. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul – needs volunteers to assist with incoming social service phone requests. Responsibilities include assessing eligibility, scheduling appointments and offering alternate referrals as appropriate. Help is needed during regular office hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday–Friday, at SVDP’s headquarters at 1125 Bank St. Call 562-8841, ext. 233.
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Kenwood Baptist Church to host charity doll auction A new location welcomes The Salvation Army Toy Shop Auxiliary 53nd annual charity doll auction Tuesday, Nov. 10. More than 40 beautiful collectible dolls will be auctioned off this year. The auction dolls are one of a kind, all hand dressed. Some are adorned with lovely accessories mostly hand-made by the dresser. There will be 700 dolls on display dressed by Greater Cincinnati area volunteers. The dolls constitute part of the thousands of toys the Salvation Army distributes to needy children prior to Christmas. The Toy Shop will also distribute 6,000 quality new books to children, which have been personally selected by Auxiliary member and book project chairperson Audrey Dick of Western Hills. There are three special projects this year. First, 25 handmade quilt packages which include two doll out-
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Salvation Army Charity Doll Auction volunteers are: Eddy Wilson of Sycamore Township, Judy Crawford of Miami Township, Joan Finan of Evendale, Susie Siemers of Anderson Township and Marian Wingerter of Evendale. fits, booties and a handmade quilt all made to fit an American Doll sized doll, each priced at $35 per package. Second, two sets of tickets for Playhouse in the Park’s “A Christmas Carol” as well as figurines of Scrooge and Bob Cratchit carrying Tiny Tim, various dates and times available Dec. 3 through Dec.
11. Third, for a donation of $5 to the Salvation Army visitors could take home a beautiful queen sized hand made quilt as seen being held by auxiliary members. The event begins at 11 a.m. at Kenwood Baptist Church, 8341 Kenwood Road, just north of the Ken-
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Salvation Army Charity Doll Auction volunteers are, from left: seated, Lois Korengal of Madeira and Billie Yeomans of Sycamore Township; standing, Carol Kassem of Norwood, Eleanor McCombe of Montgomery, Jean Cochran of Madeira, Eileen Niehaus of Madeira, Dottie Borcherding of Madeira and Pat Pyles of Hyde Park. wood mall, opening with a group of prize-winning dolls from the Auxiliary’s doll dressing program. A short program follows in which the award winning doll dressers receive their ribbons. The live auction, beginning at 12:15
p.m. and conducted by Patrick Wilson of Indian Hill, concludes the program. Proceeds from the auction will be used to purchase new dolls and quality children’s books for next year’s event. Enjoy an afternoon of tea,
sweets and music and an opportunity to view and purchase a variety of wonderful dolls. The event is open to the public. Admission and parking are free. Call 7625600 for more information.
Playhouse in the Park presents ‘New Kid’ The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s production of “New Kid” by Dennis Foon will perform “Off the Hill” at 13 community centers across the region through Nov. 1. “The Playhouse is thrilled to be partnering with community arts centers in order to bring professional live theatre directly into neighborhoods across the region,” education director Mark Lutwak said. “This is a play that will leave families with a lot to talk about.” “New Kid” tells the story of Nick and his parents from the country of Homeland. He has just moved to America — a strange new place where he doesn’t even speak the language. Nick struggles to find his bearings and make friends in his new home. He desperately wants to fit in with his school mates, but this turns out to be harder than he expected. Gradually, he makes friends, even as one student proves
to be a mean-spirited bully. As Nick takes on the ignorance he sees around him, he teaches his own mother about perseverance and making a new start. The playwright plunges the audience into Nick’s experience by having him and his mother speak English, even as the others speak a comic, invented language. This humorous play challenges everyone to question bullying and prejudice and to welcome the new perspectives newcomers can bring. Anthony Vaughn Merchant (Nick), Jacqueline Raposo (Mother), Kristen Jackson (Mug) and Lily Blau (Mench) from the Playhouse’s Bruce E. Coyle Intern Company will appear in “New Kid.” Education Director Mark Lutwak will direct. Other members of the production team include Christopher Boone (set designer), Chad Phillips (costume designer),
Anna Goller (props designer), Cedric Collier (sound technician) and Grace Briner (stage manager). “New Kid” will also tour area schools for grades three through seven this fall from Oct. 3 to Nov. 1. For more information about the Playhouse’s education and outreach programs, contact the Education Department at 345-2242 or visit www.cincyplay.com. The local “New Kid” community center performance schedule: • 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Madisonville Arts Center, 5021 Whetsel Ave., Madisonville • 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, District A at Ballet Tech, 6463 Kennedy Ave., Kennedy Heights • 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Green Acres Art Center, 8400 Blome Road, Indian Hill • 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Sharonville Fine Arts Council, 11165 Reading
REUNIONS Oak Hills High School Class of 1984 – is having a reunion from 711 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Meadows. Cost is $45 per person, and includes appetizers and open bar, and music from the band Bad Habit. Checks can be made to “Class of 1984 reunion” and be mailed to 3459 Ebenezer Road, Cincinnati, OH 45248. Hughes High School Class of 1969 – is planning to celebrate its 40year reunion on Saturday, Oct. 24, with a dinner/dance at the Grove of Springfield Township. Classmates from the classes of 1967, 1968 and 1969 will be the hosts of this reunion. To make this the “Reunion of the 60s Decade” we are inviting other alumni classes from 1965 through 1969 to join in. Come out for a fun evening of catching up
with old friends, dining and dancing. Help is needed to find lost classmates. If you are an interested member of these classes or know of anyone who is, for more information and to register, contact Julia Caulton at 742-5916. Amelia High School Class of 1959 – a reunion is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Holiday Inn, Eastgate. For more information, call Rosalind (Fell) MacFarland at 752-8604. Our Lady of Perpetual Help – is having a reunion for all graduates from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at St. William’s Church Undercroft, West Eighth and Sunset avenues, Price Hill. Cost is $15 per person and includes soda, beer, chips, pretzels, bartender, hall rental and
Road, Sharonville • 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Amberley Vil-
lage. Details vary by location. Contact the site for tickets and prices.
October 21, 2009, 7:00pm Crowne Plaza, 5901 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45202 859-344-1313 Crestview Hills, KY 859-441-7992 Ft. Thomas, KY 513-229-0360 Mason, OH 513-793-6586 Montgomery, OH
music by Jerry “Tiger” Iles. Donations given to Santa Maria Community Services, Sedamsville Civic Association and other organizations. Graduates are asked to bring a snack to share. Last names from A to M are asked to bring appetizers. Names from N to Z are asked to bring desserts. Mail reservations to Pat Oates Telger, 4125 Pleasure Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45205. Include name, name of spouse or guest, address, phone number, email address, year graduated and a check for $15 made out to Pat Telger. For questions, call Marlene Mueller Collinsworth, 921-0620; Cathy Boone Dryden, 859-2821788; Kathy Oates Finkelmeier, 451-4392; Jane Corns Garrett, 451-7420; Jenny Corns Newman, 451-8787; Judy Oates Paff, 9228708 or Telger at 251-4507.
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LEGAL NOTICE Office of the Board of County Commissioners Hamilton County, Ohio NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF COUNCOMMISSION TY ERS HAVE ADOPTED A RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING SECTIONS 3735.65 THROUGH 3735.70 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE, ESTABLISHING AND THE DESCRIBING EXPANDED BOUNDARIES OF COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY REINAREA, VESTMENT IN HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO AND DESIGNATING A HOUSING OFFICER TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM AND CREATING A COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA HOUSING COUNCIL AND A TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL. The area designated as the Columbia Township Community Reinvestment Area constitutes an area in which housing facilities or structures of historical significance are located, and in which new construction or repair of existing facilities has been discouraged. Pursuant to O.R.C. Section 3735.66, Columbia Township Community Reinvestment Area is hereby established in the following expanded area: The approximate area being considered for the expanded CRA encompasses the entire jurisdiction of Columbia Township except for the parcels located in the Camp Dennison area and any Township Columbia parcels located in the Indian Hill Exempted Village School DisThe complete trict. text of this resolution is available in the offices of the Board of County Commission ers, Hamilton County, Ohio, 138 East Court Street, Room 603, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO David Pepper, President ATTEST: Jacqueline Panioto, Clerk 1001507663
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COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP
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Incidents/investigations Child enticement Misuse of credit cards
Reported at 2400 Highland Ave., Sept. 8.
Theft
Ipod valued at $300 removed at 6626 Cambridge, Sept. 10. Debit card removed at 5505 Ridge Road, Sept. 19.
DEER PARK
Paul D. Plavsic, 26, 10 Forest Pond Dr., Middletown, criminal damaging at 7108 Blue Ash Rd., Oct. 4. Kevin J. Siemer, 23, 3852 Ebenezer Rd., warrant, Oct. 3. Kevin L. Thompson, 47, 3910 Princess Ct., warrants, Oct. 5. Paul W. Diebold, 53, 8400 Gwilada Dr., warrants, Oct. 5. Steven J. Bushelman, 40, 7849 Styrax, littering at 8036 Beech Ave., Oct. 5. Jake William Denman, 23, 1293
MADEIRA
Our interactive CinciNavigator map allows you to pinpoint the loction of police reports in your neighborhood. Visit: Cincinnati.com/columbiato wnship Cincinnati.com/deerpark Cincinnati.com/madeira Cincinnati.com/silverton Cincinnati.com/sycamoreto wnship
Children offered ride from stranger at 4460 Berwick Ave., Sept. 5.
Arrests/citations
Farmers at 4101 E. Galbraith Rd., Sept. 29.
Incidents/investigations Domestic dispute At Camargo Canyon, Sept. 24.
Theft
License plate taken at 7237 Crinstead Court, Sept. 17. Money taken at St. Gertrude’s at Miami Ave., Sept. 17.
SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations
Eli Aleksiev, 38, 711 Van Roberts, theft at 7875 Montgomery Rd., Sept. 7. Richard Jones, 51, 998 Pamela Circle, receiving stolen property at 8020 Montgomery Rd., Sept. 2. Janet Allen, 29, 959 Delhi Pike, theft at I-71 and U.S. 22, Sept. 10. Robert Davis, 50, 14 Tower St., theft at 7875 Montgomery Road, Sept. 16.
Orchard Run Dr., Lebanon, disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 3801 E. Galbraith Rd., Oct. 6. Everett J. Smith, 48, 3909 E. Gatewood, warrants, Sept. 29.
Incidents/investigations Criminal damaging
Sign damaged at 7108 Blue Ash Rd., Oct. 4.
Incidents/investigations Assault
Theft
Victim shoved at 7100 block of Garden
$10 in gas stolen from United Dairy
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.
Criminal damaging
Vehicle damaged at 8651 Wicklow Lane, Sept. 7. Glass door damaged at 7752 Montgomery Road, Sept. 16. Fence and gate damaged at 8915 Applewood Lane, Sept. 14.
Criminal damaging
Vehicle mirror damaged at 4224 Myrtle Ave., Sept. 8.
Criminal trespassing
Reported at 6509 Westover Circle, Sept. 13.
Disorderly conduct
Robbery
Victim threatened and MP3 player and cell phone of unknown value removed at 7574 Montgomery Road, Sept. 19. Victim threatened and told to give assailant items at 9600 Blue Ash Road, Sept. 10.
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Reported at 7800 Montgomery Road, Sept. 9. Rape Female victim reported at School Rd., Sept. 9.
Your Community Press newspaper serving Columbia Township, Deer Park, Dillonvale, Kenwood, Madeira, Rossmoyne, Sycamore Township
Theft
Jacket, boots and knife of unknown value removed at 11600 Bank Rd., Sept. 11. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 8020 Montgomery Rd., Sept. 14. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 7875 Montgomery Rd., Sept. 9. Cigarettes valued at $21 removed at 5901 E. Galbraith Rd., Sept. 3. Vehicle entered and Ipod of unknown
value removed at 7980 Autumnwind Dr., Sept. 4. $160 taken through deceptive means at 8031 U.S. 22, Sept. 12. Wallet of unknown value removed at 5901 E. Galbraith Road, Sept. 12. Merchandise valued at $119.95 removed at 7800 Montgomery Road, Sept. 9.
Theft by deception
Reported at I71, Sept. 10.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP
Dogwood Ln.: Fothman LLC to Beiersdorfer Brian M.; $122,000. Hill And Dale Dr.: Fothman LLC to Beiersdorfer Brian M.; $122,000. 5494 Hill & Dale Dr.: Fothman LLC to Beiersdorfer Brian M.; $122,000. 6841 Hurd Ave.: Cinfed Employees Federal Credit Union to Modaffero Michelle; $82,000. 6914 Buckingham Pl.: Fatsy Marie Ross to Clark Jonathan & Chadelle; $105,000.
DEER PARK
3712 Lansdowne Ave.: Toles Gene W. to Eyrich Craig; $113,000. 3970 Hemphill Way: Canning Gloria S. to Rose Angela R.; $130,000. 4215 Matson Ave.: Vuozzo Amanda S@3 to Vuozzo Amanda S. & Sandra J. Rutherford; $76,600.
About real estate transfers
Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate. 4271 Redmont Ave.: Skeens Bryan L. to Walsh Nicholas; $108,000. 4304 Duneden Ave.: Bigelow & Bronzie LLC to Chadwick Megan K. & Greg A. Platz; $144,900. 7109 Carnation Ave.: Williams Elizabeth A. Tr to Zook Paul R. & Michelle; $110,000.
MADEIRA
5614 Oakvista Dr.: Cook Cyril H. Tr & Cynthia C. Paley Tr to Cook Cyril H. Tr & Brian P. Currin; $125,000. 5614 Oakvista Dr.: Cook Cyril H. Tr & Brian P. Currin to Currin Brian P.;
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