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Trick or treat times in local communities (all times are for Saturday, Oct. 31): • Columbia Township: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Deer Park: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Madeira: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Silverton: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Sycamore Township: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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The Kutol Products Co. is leaving Madeira for Sharonville and taking 135 jobs with it. “We would have liked to stay in Madeira, but we do not have enough land to expand our building,” Kutol President Joe Rhodenbaugh said. Kutol has been making handsoaps and dispensing systems on property it owns on Camargo Road in Madeira for 18 years. “The relocation of Kutol will mean a loss of approximately $70,000 a year in earnings tax revenue,” Madeira City Manager Tom Moeller said. “While they are not the largest employer, they are certainly one of the largest at this time.”
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The Kutol Products Co. is leaving Madeira for Sharonville and taking 125 jobs with it.
Moeller said the city will feel the financial fallout of Kutol’s loss by 2011 since the company is moving out late in 2010. “Our focus will be on the redevelopment of the site because it is a prime location within our central business district,” Moeller said. “We have talked with several developers about the potential for
redeveloping the site into retail, office and residential uses. “While the economy is not conducive at the present time for this type of endeavor, our goal is to be in a position for redeveloping the site when Kutol relocates,” Moeller said. Kutol will spend about $8.7 million to buy 17 acres on Commerce Boulevard in Sharonville and build a new 150,000-squarefoot manufacturing facility. There’s room there to expand. Assisting Kutol in the move were Hamilton County and the state, which gave the company tax breaks for staying in the county and retaining and creating jobs. Meanwhile, Madeira has been commissioning studies about how best to develop its central business district.
Madeira’s top five employers The Kutol Products Co., which is moving to Sharonville in 2010, is Madeira’s sixth-largest employer. Following are the number of people who have worked at some point during 2008 for the top five companies, based on W-2s filed with Madeira. The statistics do not represent the number of employees at any one point in time. For instance, 154 people filed W-2s saying they worked for Kutol in 2008, but Kutol President Joe Rhodenbaugh says the company has about 135 jobs. • Kenwood Country Club – 349. • Madeira City Schools – 338. • Heartland Employment – 261. • The Kroger Co. – 245. • Madeira Health Care Center – 191.
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To help her students discover more about the Earth and space, Deer Park Junior High science teacher was awarded a telescope for her classroom by the Cincinnati Observatory. The telescope was given to McNeal and 39 other teachers, Scout leaders, churches and community members in Greater Cincinnati as part of the “It’s really observatory’s cool to see celebration of the 400th further into anniversary of space.” Galileo’s scienRyan Hodge tific use of the Deer Park telescope. M c N e a l Junior High selected a student group of 12 students, her “Polaris 12,” who will be the first to get hands-on time with the telescope, which McNeal nicknamed Polaris. The students are also eager to check out the features of the telescope and to learn more about the planets and stars. “It’s really cool to see further into space,” junior high student Ryan Hodge said. As part of the program that awarded the telescope to McNeal,
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Deer Park Junior High students get their first look into the new telescope that science teacher Barb McNeal was awarded from the Cincinnati Obsevatory. From left: Bryanna Russell, Ryan Hodge, Stephon Wooders and Brian Doty. she and her students will conduct outreach events such as star parties where students and other people in the community can have the opportunity to look through the telescope. McNeal will also host “Polaris in the Park” to have solar viewings with the community and students. The district has purchased a solar viewing lens to help with checking out the sun through the telescope. McNeal said she would like to get both students, parents and community members involved in the outreach events. McNeal has already been trained on how to use the telescope and has already conducted two public programs before she received the telescope from the observatory. “We can’t reach out unless we have the technology,” McNeal said. “We want to make it a Deer Park community adventure.”
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The Polaris 12, from left: front row, Conor VanPelt, Bryanna Russell, Lydia Folino and Ryan Hodge; back row, Brian Doty, teacher Barb McNeal, Stephon Wooders, Sydney Sloane, Sebastian Schneder, James Daniels, Alex Fox and Brittany Meyer. All of the students are part of McNeal’s first group to learn the ins and outs of the telescope that McNeal was awarded by the Cincinnati Observatory as part of the Galileo Award.
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Fiscal responsibility, development head trustee focus By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com
Candidates for the two available seats on the Columbia Township Board of Trustees see similar issues facing the township, but have different ideas in how to deal with those concerns. Incumbents Marty Power, 41, a consultant for Power Consulting Group, and Susan Hughes, 53, a full-time volunteer, are joined on the Nov.
Hughes Kubicki 3 ballot by challenger David Kubicki, 44, a real estate developer with Kubicki Real Estate Partners. Each candidate sees keeping costs low and reaching out to potential developers as
vital to the future of Columbia Township. Hughes said the need for re-development is Power key, but not at the expense of being fiscally sound. Power said improvement of the Plainville Road business district could hopefully draw residents from nearby
communities, while Kubicki said he’d like to focus on the Ridge Road area. “I believe the Ridge Road corridor is a strategic exit on the I-71 corridor and the way we plan and what we do on that corridor is going to have an impact,” Kubicki said. In that area, Power said the impending exit of WalMart means the township
needs to “get something in there,” with the Ridge Road area accounting for 60 percent of the township’s tax revenue. Hughes said the township’s recent push to expand the Community Redevelopment Area, which gives tax abatements to residents and business owners who make improvements to their property, from just a few spots in Columbia Township to the entire community, should help with development. She said re-development
also hinges on beautification and the township’s ability to repair roads. As for the economy, an issue facing every community, Power said township trustees have a good financial track record and need to continue that trend moving forward. Kubicki said his goal, if elected, is to continue the township’s great services without the need to raise taxes. “We’re economically sound,” Power said.
Compromise brings recess for kindergartners By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
Teachers and parents have reached a compromise on recess for the half-day kindergartners at Holmes Elementary. The Deer Park City School has created an optional recess time at the end of each kindergarten session where parents can pick their children up 15 minutes later than the nor-
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mal dismissal time to allow them the free time on the playground “It’s defiByrne nitely a compromise, but we’ll take it,” kindergarten parent Nicole Baldwin said. Baldwin and a group of other parents have been vocal in a campaign to give the kindergarten students a recess during school hours. They said that recess is important for both physical fitness and for building social relationships with the other students in Holmes Principal Amy
Byrne said that students can stay after regular dismissal time to join in on recess or be picked up as usual at that time. No curriculum changes will be made. Teachers will supervise for 10 minutes after dismissal, but parents are required to monitor their children on the playground after that time. Byrne sent out a letter to all kindergarten parents that requires them to fill out a signed form to allow their children to participate in the optional recess program. The recess option will occur in October, November, April, May and June. The new program was scheduled to begin Oct. 19.
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Economy challenges school board candidates Grafe Johnston Lewis, 47, has served on the Indian Hill Recreation Commission. She is an attorney with Dinsmore and Shohl. “The biggest challenge will be to maintain the high academic standards, recognizing revenues will decrease in the next several years,” she said. Incumbent board member Elizabeth Johnston, 55, has served on the board for four years and worked on
Technology helping district communication By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
Technology is advancing in the Deer Park City Schools and the students, staff and even the Board of Education are benefiting from some of the new programs. Turning Point, a program that lets students answer multiple choice questions with their controller, was introduced to the Board of Education at a recent meeting. Pam Bullock, director of student services for the Deer Park school district, said that the program is set up for teachers to ask the students questions “to check for understanding, as well as practice skills for
testing situations.” Many of the teachers are sharing a few sets, but Bullock said the district is working on using grant funds to be able to use the program in all buildings. The Board of Education used the program to vote on a few orders of business, demonstrating to parents just how the program worked. After each student makes a selection with their controller, the teacher receives feedback on who answered the question correctly or incorrectly and is able to judge what needs to be reviewed. Bullock said she plans to use the program for professional development for workshops and training.
Lewis Zandvakili the board’s Curriculum and Communications Committees. She is a homemaker. “It is a matter of working within the budget and controlling costs (while) insuring high quality education,” she said about the revenue outlook. Candidate Sourushe Zandvakili, 53, served on a committee interviewing
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candidates for elementary school principal and was also a past board member for the Indian Hill Club. He is an instructor and head of the Department of Economics at the University of Cincinnati. Zandvakili said while addressing economic challenges it will be important to prepare students for the future. “(It is important) to insure readiness for college and beyond by improving curriculum, guidance counseling, instructional technology and foreign languages at all levels,” he said.
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The Indian Hill Exempted Village School District Board of Education is considering moving 1.25 mills of inside millage to fund permanent improvements. A decision to move the inside millage means the school tax portion of the property tax will increase, without requiring the issue to be placed on an election ballot. All of the candidates said they support moving the inside millage. “I think it is a well thought out alternative because of the challenges that are looming,” said candidate Karl Grafe. “I look forward to learning more about it and seeking input from the community.” Incumbent board member Elizabeth Johnston said a lot of thought had been put into moving the inside millage. “We have looked at alternatives and this is the best decision,” she said. Candidate Kim Martin Lewis said she considers the inside millage move necessary with the economic downturn. “My understanding is that this will be something revisited on an annual basis,” she said. “If the funding needs turn out to be less than expected in the future the increase in millage can be reduced.” Candidate Sourushe Zandvakili said he also would support moving the inside millage. “However, we have to balance out any future increases in mills by enhancing or bringing about more productivity in the school district,” he said.
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Freshman Jessie Choate uses a paint marker to color in a football on a poster.
Sophomore Caroline Gutbezahl shows her team spirit.
Sophomores Rochelle Theriault, left, Alexis Ilyinsky and Morgan Chadwick line up a poster.
Tat-yana Brown, left, and Sydney Allen paint posters.
Homecoming hoopla Indian Hill High School cheerleaders prepare for the big homecoming game by painting posters, stuffing goody bags and adorning the walls with balloons. The Indian Hill Braves played the Mariemont Warriors Friday night. PHOTOS BY FORREST SELLERS/STAFF
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Seniors Hayley Crombleholme, left, and Elizabeth Bobbitt prepare a goody bag for the football players.
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offense against CCD. Lockland and North College Hill remain on a collision course after both teams continued undefeated seasons at the expense of CCD and Summit Country Day in week eight. Both improving to 8-0, Lockland bested CCD in week eight, 21-0, with North College defeating Summit, 46-17. North College Hill travels to face Lockland in week nine with the Miami Valley Conference title and undefeated records on the line.
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The Indian Hill football team lost the first three games of the season, but won its next five games. “We stopped making mistakes,” head coach Mike Theisen said. “We’ve gotten better and we stopped making mistakes that were costing us football games. We had bad snaps, turnovers and other mental mistakes and now we’ve matured and we’re playing how I thought we’d play from week one.” Theisen said the halftime of the Madeira game was the turning point for the season and that the team stepped up at that point. Indian Hill was up 14-12 at halftime against Madeira and went on to win 45-19. Indian Hill then beat Mariemont 51-21, Reading 31-21 and Taylor 48-32. “The attitude has always been outstanding, but there’s been a different energy when they eliminated the mistakes,” Theisen said. “Their work ethic is outstanding, it just took getting over the hump of making critical mistakes at critical times.” The team has been led by quarterback Sam Hendricks, who has nearly 1,800 total yards of offense. He leads the CHL in rushing and has been a threat with his legs and his arm. “His skill level and decision-making have improved every week,” Theisen said. “He’s having a great deal of success and is having a great time. He’s a hard worker and he’s having an outstanding season.” Indian Hill also has running back Jacob Bauer back in the mix after he missed several games due to injury. Reid Lockwood ran well in his absence and will continue to share the running back duties with Bauer.
“Reid Lockwood has done a great, great job and is a big part of our future, so he will still get some carries,” Theisen said. “Jacob has a little more power, especially when it comes to blocking, but both of them have a great field presence.” Theisen said he’s very pleased with the progress of the offensive line and called their play “outstanding.” Defensively, Mick Thomas has been a standout for the Braves. With the 48-32 win over Taylor, Indian Hill set the conference record for consecutive wins in the conference at 38. Cincinnati Academy of Physical Education previously held the record of 37. “It is something the guys are very proud and excited about,” Theisen said. “They get to carry the banner for the guys who came before them. This is a pretty big record.” After the win against Taylor, Indian Hill travels to winless Finneytown. Theisen insists his players aren’t overlooking anyone, even if most of the casual spectators have their eye on the final game of the regular season, a road tilt with undefeated Wyoming. “We have to take it one game at a time and keep getting better,” he said. “We want Wyoming to hear the Braves coming.”
Moeller 35, La Salle 14
Moeller (8-0, 2-0) raced out to a 28-0 lead to remain perfect on the season. Senior quarterback Andrew Hendrix was 19-of31 passing for 195 yards and a touchdown; he also rushed for two scores.
CHCA 8, North Hardin 7
The Eagles won the game without scoring a touchdown. Senior kicker Joe Reifenberg kicked two field goals – including one as time expired – and the defense delivered a safety to overcome a 7-0 deficit. CHCA hosts Clark Montessori (4-4, 1-3) Oct. 23 before closing the regular season at Cincinnati Country Day (6-2, 2-2) Oct. 30.
Moeller senior running back Jeff Aubin fights for yards against La Salle. Junior tailback Tucker Skove led Moeller with 12 carries for 72 yards, while senior Jeff Aubin had 11 for 50. The Moeller defense, meanwhile, was dominant. The Crusaders recorded seven sacks and two fumbles, and Dylan Ruter scored on a 25-yard interception return. The Lancers ran 32 times for just 75 yards – an average of 2.3 yards per carry – and had just six rushing yards at halftime. Moeller closes the regular season with two Saturday games – at Lakewood St. Edward on Oct. 24 and against St. Xavier (6-1, 20) at Nippert Stadium on
Indian Hill girls running well By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com
The Indian Hill cross country teams have been having a good season and the girls team has a chance to advance in the postseason. “The girls team is very competitive,” said head coach Susan Savage. “They have been ranked in the top three most of the season and in meets against Division II and Division III schools we win.” Savage said Indian Hill traditionally doesn’t have much luck in the CHL meet, but that the Braves usually rebound for the district meet. “We usually lose closely to Wyoming at the league meet and blow them away at districts, but hopefully everyone will run well and the chips will fall where they do,” she said. The girls are young, with three juniors, three sophomores and a freshman in the top seven, but Savage said she thinks the team can qualify for the regional meet. The girls team has qualified for the regional meet for four years. The Braves are led by Elizabeth Heinbach, who went to state as a freshman in 2008 and finished 10th. Savage said Heinbach is running even better than she did last year. “She has won several races and she’s ahead of where she was last year. She has managed to stay healthy, which is key,” Savage said. Part of the training regimen for the
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cross country team this year has been a weekly yoga session. “It kicks your butt,” Savage said. “I think it helps with breathing techniques and strengthening some of the core muscles. It helps the kids more than they think.” Sophomore Adrian Horton has been a key contributor this season and Savage said Horton has come a long way to where she is now. Blair Powers, a freshman, is the team’s No. 2 runner and Danielle Zucker is the team’s No. 3 runner. Junior Tori Saba and sophomore Sarah Rosenblum are two more key contributors for Indian Hill. The boys team has a “hard-working group of guys,” according to Savage. The Braves have two boys that have a chance to move on from the district meet to the regional meet – junior Thomas Ernst and sophomore Mack Rice. Rice qualified for the regional meet as a freshman in 2008 and narrowly missed qualifying for state. “He set a goal early on to make state and he’s running well and has a shot to make it,” Savage said. Overall, Savage said both teams are very disciplined. “The kids are very hard workers and you have to be disciplined to do cross country,” she said. “They are on top of their academics and a lot of them do other things, like band or mock trial. They are wellrounded kids and their discipline is important to that.”
Halloween night. At stake against St. X is the GCL South title and the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. Moeller entered week eight at No. 2 in the Harbin Ratings behind the Bombers.
Lockland 21, CCD 0
A pair of wins in week nine and week 10 could catapult the Indians into the postseason despite Cincinnati Country Day’s weekeight loss to undefeated Lockland, 21-0. CCD, now standing at 62, travels to face New Miami (1-7) at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, before ending the season with a week-
10 home game against Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (5-3). CCD was No. 3 in the Division VI Region 24 Harbin Ratings with a computer average of 9.74. Additional teams in the top eight included No. 1 Lockland at 11.63, No. 2 Ansonia, 9.94, No. 4 WaynesfieldGoshen at 8.22 and No. 8 Marion Local, 6.58 at 3-4. In week eight, CCD was shutout for the first time this season by undefeated Lockland. Lockland junior Devontay Scott rushed for 193 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. In total , Lockland produced 484 yards of total
Madeira 57, Deer Park 13
The Wildcats return to Deer Park to finish its season with a pair of home games in week nine and week 10. Deer Park first plays host to Mariemont (3-5) in week nine at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, before hosting Reading (4-4) for week 10. The Wildcats fell to 2-6 with its week-eight loss on the road to Madeira, 37-13. Madeira junior Patrick McClanahan rushed for two touchdowns while gaining 153 yards on the ground. McClanahan also completed a touchdown pass. Joe Dobnar hauled in two interceptions for Madeira against Deer Park. Madeira rushed for 453 yards during the game.
MND tennis sends three girls to state The Mount Notre Dame tennis team is sending three girls to state. In singles’ competition, senior Andrea Wolf finished second at the Division I district tournament. She defeated freshman Sophia Southard of Sycamore (6-1, 6-0), senior Natalie Machicao of Beavercreek (6-0, 6-0) and Marianne
Bonanno of Northmont (6-1, 6-1). She fell to Komal Safdar in the finals (6-1, 6-1). In doubles’ competition, the team of senior Kelly Dennis and freshman Sandy Niehaus finished third. They defeated Kelsey Betz and Shelby Betz of Lakota West (6-0, 6-1) and Tory Painter and Rita Fishman of Centerville (6-3, 6-3) before
falling to Carolyn Pittman and Taylor Holden of Lakota East (4-6, 6-4, 6-3). Dennis and Niehaus, howvever, won the third-place match over Elise Ranich and Anastasia Voevodin of Centerville (7-6, 6-1). The trio will play in the Division I state tournament at the Stickney Tennis Center in Columbus Oct. 23-24.
Moeller, MND golf advance to D-I state tournament The Mount Notre Dame girls’ golf team advanced to the Division I state tournament after placing fourth at the district tournament at Weatherwax Golf Course Oct. 14. The Cougars, which shot a 344, were the final team to qualify; Lakota West (322), St. Ursula (336) and Mason (337) finished first, second and third, respectively. Senior Kara Brinkmann led
MND with a 79 and finished fourth overall, while senior Molly Mullinger and junior Chelsea Theobald finished tied for 19th; each shot an 88. Senior Andrea Burns rounded out the top four with an 89, while senior Katie Carstens recorded a 92. The Cougars will travel to Columbus for the Division I state championship and compete on Ohio State University’s
Gray Course the weekend of Oct. 23. The Moeller golf team qualified for the state tournament by finishing second in the district tournament Oct. 14 at Weatherwax golf course. The Crusaders shot a team score of 321, just three strokes off of first place St. Xavier. Moeller was led by Andrew Dorn (77), Jackson Lee (78), and Michael Wolf (81).
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Defense leads Crusader soccer By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com
The Moeller soccer team has battled injury and illness with a young team and still has established itself as one of the better teams in the area. Moeller was second in the Greater Catholic League heading into the final GCL game of the season and the Crusaders, who dealt with injuries in the first half of the season and illness in the second half, are starting to get their roster back in order. “We’ve had a pretty decent season,” head coach Randy Hurley said. “We had some injuries and the flu bug went around a few players, so it’s been frustrating to not get the whole team on the field for most of the season, but the kids responded well and battled. That’s all you can ask.” The Crusaders have been led this season by a stiff defense. Goalkeeper Ben Peterson (Anderson Township) leads the GCL in shutouts with six.
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Moeller’s Luke Guju is one of the top defenders in the GCL. “He has had a really good season,” Hurley said. Hurley said sophomore Jeffrey Fuller (Loveland) is the engine in the midfield and, defensively, Joe Breitenbach, Luke Agricola, Luke Guju (Anderson Township) and Joey Veatch (Mount Healthy) have been the standouts for Moeller. “Having a strong defense has kept us in every game,” Hurley said. “Without it we would’ve been in for a long
season, because we don’t score well.” Moeller scored only 20 goals in the first 15 games. Hurley said part of the scoring draught was due to injuries and that part was the team has had trouble finishing. “We create a lot of chances, they just don’t find the net,” he said. “We have to start scoring, plain and simple. If we were able to put the ball in the net on a regular basis, we’d be looking at only one loss.” Instead, the Crusaders were 6-4-5 heading into the final regular season game. The team is fairly young, as the Crusaders have eight sophomores on the roster. Hurley said there are times when Moeller will have six of them on the field at the same time, which has him optimistic about the future. “We think the next couple years will be really strong,” he said. “Technically, the sophomores are pretty sound and they are confident, coachable kids. They are just adjusting to the speed of the game at the
varsity level and to playing against kids a few years older than them. That won’t be the case next year.” The injuries and illness Moeller has had to deal with this season did afford more playing time to several players that have developed into key contributors for the Crusaders. Veatch, C.J. Polak (Loveland) and Jon Abeln (Montgomery) all made solid impressions on Hurley during the season and he said they responded well to the situation. The postseason for the Crusaders starrs Oct. 20 against Mount Healthy. If Moeller can find a way to finish on some of their offensive chances, the Crusaders will be a tough team to knockout in the tournament. “No one will have an easy time playing us,” Hurley said. “Our kids aren’t afraid of anyone and we are dangerous in the attack.” He said if fans come out to support the team during its postseason run that they will see a team that’s fun to watch.
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Moeller goalkeeper Ben Peterson leads the GCL in shutouts and has been the standout for the Crusaders this season. “We can knock the ball around a bit and Jeffrey Fuller is worth the price of admission just to watch his work ethic on the field. He is truly non-stop for 80 minutes. He is a coach’s dream,” Hurley said. “We
Indian Hill JV tennis nabs tourney The Indian Hill junior varsity girls tennis team recently won the Greater Cincinnati Tennis Coaches Association Coaches Classic postseason tennis tournament. This is the first time since the tournament’s inception that the Lady Braves have been crowned champions in the Flight A Division. The last win for the Braves was Flight B in
2004. “This win was the pinnacle to a fantastic season. We had quite a bit of depth and versatility with this group of girls,” said head coach Diana Jones. Several were successful as both singles and doubles players and our roster included seasoned USTA competitors.” Representing the Lady Braves at the tournament were Tori Grafe, Ali Winter,
also have one of the fastest kids in the city in sophomore Raymond Roberts (Mount Healthy). He has a chance to be a special player and he makes other defenses nervous with his tremendous speed.”
Members of the Indian Hill JV championship tennis team celebrate after their Flight A win at the Greater Cincinnati Tennis Coaches Association Coaches Classic. In front, from left, are Laura Zuo, Katie Thomas, Nicole Gibson, Caroline Breda. In back, from left, are Natalie Newton, Ali Winter, Julie Tieger, Tory Grafe and head coach Diana Jones.
No. 2 singles runner-up, Julie Tieger, No. 3 singles champion, Nicole Gibson and Katie Thomas, No. 1 doubles team runner-up and Caroline Breda and Natalie Newton, No. 2 doubles team runner-up. Additional members of the team include Maddie Bell, Sarah Hanson, Mary Waltman and Lora Zuo. The JV Lady Braves finished its regular season with 15 wins and 2 losses.
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BRIEFLY This week in soccer
• Madeira High School girls shut out Seven Hills 6-0, Oct. 10. Katie Landgrebe and Nina Barone each scored two goals and Ashlynne Huon and Kristin Richardson each scored one goal. Mary Hyde and Caitlyn McCullough were Madeira’s keepers. • Madeira High School girls shut out McAuley High School 3-0, Oct. 12. Katie Landgrebe scored the goals. Madeira’s Mary Hyde made three saves. Caitlyn McCullough made two saves.
Madeira advances to 12-1-2 with the win. • Indian Hill High School girls beat Fenwick High School 2-1, Oct. 12. Kaeli Flaska scored Indian Hills’ goals. Indian Hill advances to 7-3-4 with the win.
This week in volleyball
• Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy beat Monroe 25-11, 25-21, Oct. 10. CHCA advances to 16-3 with the win. • Madeira High School beat Reading High School 2521, 20-25, 26-24, 23-25, 15-5,
Oct. 13. Madeira advances to 16-3 with the win. • Indian Hill High School beat Finneytown High School 25-13, 25-12, 25-13, Oct. 13. Indian Hill advances to 13-8 with the win.
Coaches clinic
Archbishop Moeller High School is conducting the 18th annual youth basketball coaches clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday Oct. 31, at the school. The clinic is designed for those who are coaching boys
and girls in third-grade through eighth-grade. Speakers include Xavier University head coach Chris Mack and associate head coach Pat Kelsey (fundamentals of basketball) as well as Moeller coaches Fred Hesse (zone offense), Dan Ragland (man defense), Matt Rooks (special situations) and Tim Edmonds (organizing practice for the first-time coach). The cost is $30 for preregistration and $40 at the door, and include lunch, Tshirt, gift bags and door prizes. Discount for eight or more coaches from the same school is $20 per person. Send pre-registration checks to Moeller Basketball,
c/o Dan Ragland, 9001 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242. Call 791-1680, ext. 1946, www.moeller.org.
This week in cross country
Indian Hill High School’s Elizabeth Heinbach came in second at the Fr. Rudy Invitational, Oct. 10, at 18:56. Indian Hill girls came in sixth as a team with a score of 178.
This week in field hockey
Indian Hill High School girls beat Talawanda 1-0, Oct. 12.
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What would you like to see in the vacant Remke property on Webster Avenue in Deer Park? No responses. Should the federal government’s incentive program for new home buyers be extended? Why or why not? “I think so. It could revitalize our economy by moving the inventory of unsold homes. It is a boost to the construction industry and will put more unemployed builders back to work. I have a friend who is a plasterer by trade and has only had four new homes to work on compared to the 25 or 30 he normally does in a year.” Duke “Before we start random programs to help ‘select’ persons buy a new home or stay in their home, we need to take a step back and look at what incentives would really start the economy moving. There are not enough people with jobs; therefore not enough homes can be purchased to make a substantial impact on the economy. Maybe we should look at keeping jobs in the U.S. and stop sending jobs to Mexico, Guatamala, Honduras, China, etc. ... keeping jobs here would spike the economy and we would not need to spend money to make money!” Florence “I feel that it should be extended with additional emphasis on qualifications. It’s probably the only way some buyers will be able to afford a home of their own.” B.N. “No, if a person can not save enough money for a down payment on a house why should they be taking some of my money to buy a home.” L.S. “It should not be extended. As that past year has taught us, people need to learn to save for what they buy and not just spend, spend, spend. The government is already trillions of dollars in debt – and we who saved and didn’t overspend are the ones paying for it. I’m tired of the giveaways!” D.H.
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Seeing through ‘transparency’ argument Like you, I have seen the “Transparency and Accountability” signs around Madeira for months, and while it will not be a ballot issue in November, the lightning bolt and its proponent raise some interesting issues. As a current Madeira council member and candidate for re-election, you may simply discount my impression of the signs as political posturing. Perhaps my thoughts will shed some light on the subject that will last a bit longer than a flash of lightning. What is it all about anyway? Mostly it is Jim Horwitz’s response to not being reappointed to Madeira Planning Commission. His contention is no one has told him why he was not re-appointed, and he wants to change the Madeira City Charter to require annual job performance reviews of volunteers in the public forum. This suggestion has been discussed by council and rejected as unnecessary for the 40-plus volunteers on city boards and committees; it has not been an issue except
in this one instance. Instead, the administration and personnel committee reappoints volunteers based on their desire to continue and on Rick observations of Brasington their job performCommunity ance. How is job Press guest p e r f o r m a n c e columnist reviewed? In executive session of council. Personnel, litigation and real estate matters are among the few topics discussed in executive session; that is a meeting without public participation. There are good reasons for this. For example, if council wants to discuss promotions, discipline or appointment of personnel, it seems to me that the people involved should not be placed in the public spotlight while being interviewed. The decisions must still be made in public in the rightful glare of the Sunshine Law,
and that is the way the law is written. It provides this shade where appropriate, and that is the way hundreds of cities across Ohio operate. Those under consideration generally know the underlying reasons for decisions anyway. In fact, Mr. Horwitz acknowledged as much in the Feb. 4 issue of The Suburban Life. The following is paraphrased from page A5 of that issue, and not an exact quote: • He made tactless comments to an applicant. • He did not reveal a potential conflict of interest prior to voting on a variance. • He may have violated the Ohio “Sunshine Law.” The Sunshine Law’s purpose is to make sure that a steady light is shed on meetings for the benefit of the public. Meetings in private are violations of the public trust, and are more like a lightening bolt than rays of the sun. Therefore, while some may ask that signs not pertaining to current issues be removed, I see them as a
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• More columns, letters to the editor, page A10. • Madeira City Council candidate Jim Horwitz submitted his column after the deadline for print publication. You can read it on our Web site, Cincinnati.com/Madeira. reminder: lightning bolts cause damage, sunshine with a little shade seems just fine. As voters, the citizens of Madeira have a clear choice: to vote for the man represented by a lightening bolt, or for Brasington, Dicke, Staubach and Steur, candidates who have earned the trust and are endorsed by Madeira mayors, and representatives of the community police, fire and public works groups. Rick Brasington is running for re-election to Madeira City Council.
No monopoly on leadership skills Residents of Madeira recently received a yellow letter in the mail cautioning them about the important choices they will be asked to make Nov. 3 regarding the city’s council election. Within the letter it was implied that if you do not vote for a group of individuals, you will be experimenting with “untested leadership.” It is irresponsible to make such a public judgment regarding the other candidates without knowing their backgrounds. This letter goes on to encourage residents to place their votes based on three attributes. While these attributes are certainly commendable, the ability to be a strong leader encompasses more. The city needs leaders who also
have the ability to continually measure and manage the will of the people and know what methods to implement withchanging Mark Culp in environments. As a candiCommunity Press guest date running for I have columnist council, not held an elected position; however, this fact does not make me any less qualified as a leader to hold the position over another as the letter suggests. Upon a review of my past 32 years of military, business man-
agement, leadership and training experience, I am confident Madeira residents would feel that I am a highly qualified and proven leader capable of holding a position within city council. Madeira is a wonderful place to live, and the schools and people withi the community make it an ideal place to raise a family. To sustain our community without raising taxes during challenging economic times, we will need leaders who possess the business experience, education and talent to maximize existing resources and implement disciplined development. Residents of Madeira are fortunate that all candidates running for council happen to be outstand-
ing individuals. However, there are differences in each candidate’s business experience and education. Residents need to base their votes on the merits of each individual candidate, not as a group. Place your votes on Nov. 3 for the candidates that best represent your wants, needs and beliefs for our community. The letter is right about one thing, “you can effect positive change.” As a fellow resident, it is my hope that this change is driven by the will of the people and supports existing business by a government that works within its budget. Mark Culp is a candidate for Madeira City Council.
Madeira prepared for bright future Thanks to fiscal vision and discipline, the city of Madeira has been able to weather the most challenging economic conditions in decades; conditions that have sent many communities reeling in 2009. Madeira’s per capita spending is among the lowest in Hamilton County, thereby delivering great value to Madeira residents. Given the challenging economic times, the current city council worked hard to reduce the city’s 2009 general fund budget by more than $350,000 compared to 2008. At the Oct. 12 city council meeting Councilman Rick Staubach reported the good news that total 2009 expenditures are projected to be $100,000 below that reduced budget. However, even with these substantial reductions Madeira faces the challenge
of a deficit that could be as high as $325,000 due to a potential $424,000 shortfall in revenues. Yet vital services to Madeira residents and busiMike Steuer nesses have continued without Community interruption or Press guest added cost. In a responsicolumnist ble manner the current Madeira City Council has cut back on some capital improvements and instead focused on completing the installation of sidewalks along Shawnee Run, making Madeira safer and more walkable, and beginning the Kenwood Road project. More than 50 percent of the cost of these projects
will be paid for by county and state funding. Mr. Staubach also reported at council’s last meeting that Madeira once again received the “Making Tax Dollars Count” award from the Ohio State Auditor’s office. This award, which Madeira has received every year since its inception in 1997, recognizes excellence in financial reporting, careful spending and efficiency, and is awarded to less than 5 percent of the entities audited by the state. This is strong evidence of the great leadership council members Rick Staubach, Rick Brasington and Tim Dicke provide and why I have chosen to run with them. I am deeply concerned by one opponent, Jim Horwitz, who wants to reduce services to Madeira residents in order to “cut
expenses on services and staffing” according to his responses to the League of Women Voters. Also, he advocates raising revenue through increased fines and fees for zoning and permit violations. This approach is not without its own costs, and will have a minimal impact on revenue while making the friendly town less friendly to businesses and residents. City Council candidates Brasington, Dicke, Staubach and Steur are committed to maintaining services without raising taxes. “We will accomplish this through continued fiscal discipline, conservative budgeting and working our plan to continue developing downtown Madeira” Staubach said. Mike Steuer is a candidate for Madeira City Council.
Express gratitude to veterans: Vote yes on Issue 1 Since WWI, Ohio has given veterans bonuses as a small token of thanks for sacrifices they’ve made for our country. This Nov. 3, Ohioans will have the chance once again to show their gratitude by voting for Issue 1, awarding a cash bonus to Ohio veterans of the wars in the Persian Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan. I carried this resolution in the Ohio House earlier this year. It passed without opposition in both the House and Senate.
Generally, the 2009 Veterans Bonus pays up to $1,000 for service in theater and $500 for other active service during the wars. Medically disabled service members may receive a one-time payment of $1,000. The families of soldiers who do not return will receive a $5,000 death benefit. Each previous Veterans Bonus was financed with low interest bonds, and Issue 1 is the same. Issuing bonds makes sound budget sense because these bonds
attract investors with tax-free income and Ohio benefits from the low interest rate. In other words, this is cheap money. The annual cost amounts to less than one percent of our debt service. It will be a part of our state budget, and our budget will be balanced. Moreover, this tried and true financing works. Ohio voters have consistently and overwhelmingly approved these measures. This small bonus will go far in
expressing our gratitude to Ohio’s veterans for all they have done for us. They leave their homes, their families, and their lives, and they go off to war on our behalf. They report as ordered, sleep in the sand, fight in the heat, and face daily danger while we live in air conditioning, shop at well-stocked markets, and retire to our own beds at night. And after 15 or 18 months at war, our GIs come home to find
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Four good choices for Madeira City Council
I had the honor to serve on Madeira City Council for nearly a decade, as a council member, vice mayor and mayor. During this period I had the pleasure to work with Rick Staubach, Tim Dicke, Mike Steur and Rick Brasington when they served on various council boards, and with Rick Staubach on city council. All of these men came up through the ranks and are exceptional leaders. They will carry on the traditions that Madeira residents expect and value. They are hardworking and are fiscal conservatives. Three went on to serve on city council, and Steur will be a stellar addition to the team. In this time of economic uncertainty, these are the best candidates for the job. They are ethical, experienced and have a proven track record of service to the city of Madeira. I can personally attest to their character, work ethic and abilities. I highy recommend Brasington, Steur, Dicke and Staubach for Madeira City Council, and encourage all Madeira residents to vote for this team Nov. 3. Madeira’s future will definitely be in good hands. Sherry Mattes Sandharbor Court Maineville
Vote no on Issue 2
At first glance I thought State Issue 2 a positive thing. I want farm animals to be treated humanely and kept healthy through exercise and appropriate feed so that the meat I eat is nutritious. I quickly found that that local farms and markets, as well as the Ohio Humane Society are against Issue 2. I wondered why. Issue 2 changes the Ohio Constitution so that a board of 13 appointed people make agricultural decisions for all Ohio farms. Their decisions have no review, no evaluation and no forum for public comment. There is no way to appeal their decisions. No board should have such power. As written and being voted on, Issue 2 is not a law that can be repealed by the general assembly, but an amendment that requires another vote of the entire Ohio electorate. TV and flyer ads for Issue 2 indicate safer and cheaper food with its passage. This is not true. Current animal practices on the 200 concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs or factory farms) in Ohio put chickens in cages so small many cannot flap their wings. Breeding pigs are in cages so small they cannot take more than a tiny step forwards or backwards, much less turn around. Animals have to stand in their own manure instead of walking away from it. Antibiotics are routinely added to the feed, since the conditions are so abysmal that many are or would become sick. Such practices create a breed-
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School board races important
Does it matter who is elected in the Nov. 3 school board election? Absolutely! These individuals will make decisions affecting the quality of life in our communities, the education of our children and grandchildren and the spending of our tax dollars. School board members set the direction for public education for our state and nation. Serving on a school board is a tremendous responsibility. By law, school board members are charged with providing educational opportunities for your community’s youth. School board members should conscientiously work in the best interests of all students and all citizens. That’s why voters in every community should take the time to educate themselves about the candidates and vote for the candidates who are right for the job. If you want to have a say in who will make the decisions affecting your local schools, your children and the spending of your tax dollars, then learn about the issues and cast your vote for the responsible, qualified person who you believe can do the best job serving on your local board of education. Your community deserves the best. Our students deserve nothing less. Vote Nov. 3. Tawana Lynn Keels President, Ohio School Boards Association Member, Princeton City and Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development Blue Teal Drive Springdale
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It is often said that timing is everything. As I got home from work today, I was pleasantly surprised to receive my Deer Park Dispatch newsletter. I was further surprised to see that pages two, three and four were filled with articles about improvements that are happening in our beloved city. I have to admit, I was not surprised to see these article and these assertive actions three weeks before the upcoming elections for the Deer Park council positions. My regret is that these same assertive actions don’t appear to be the normal course of operations for the current counsel. As a professional business advisor, I see these types of behaviors in the businesses that I have worked with. Some who have been in a position of responsibility for an extended period of time drop their guard and perform only to the minimum level required. Right before their annual performance evaluation, they kick it into high gear so these frantic efforts will be the
last things in their managers’ mind before they’re evaluated. As a 19-year resident of Deer Park, I feel like that is what is happening here in our town. The performance evaluation is due Nov. 3 and we, the managers (the citizens), get to do our evaluation of the current council members by casting our votes for them or for others who are eager to perform. By now, I hope that you have seen our signs and flyers and you know that there are three citizens that have decided to run for the three council at large positions in Deer Park. All three of us have been involved in the civic activities of our city. That involvement includes being on the new comprehensive planning committee, serving on the park board, working the festivals in the park, serving on the zoning board and working with the schools when our children were young. We are not strangers to working for this city and its citizens. Some may call us “newcomers.” The only thing “new” about us is the new blood we would
Public Library system ‘overdue’ for changes Now the Public Library comes hat in hand asking for even more tax money despite being the bestfunded library system in the State of Ohio. But the facts are clear: Overspending for guest speakers, free book giveaways, billboards and media campaigns (all timed for the tax levy vote) show a disregard of our tax dollars. In addition, they have failed to look for additional revenue streams, which we expect prudent and responsible managers of public tax dollars to do. They have made draconian staff and salary reductions, yet waste funds on meaningless and ineffective programs. It is easy to urge others to make cuts and improve their financial standing and then not make suggestions. Here are just a few items that generate revenue or reduce costs. This list was shared in much more detail with the library staff and board, yet sadly rejected since it might make too much sense. 1. Using 2008 figures the library loaned over 15.6 million items. 45 percent or approximately 6.9 million were audiovisual and digital. A simple one-dollar charge per item would raise $6.9 million. Sure there may be a drop off of circulation, but with video rental stores charging between $4 and $ 5, it is still a bargain. 2. The 40-branch network, not counting the Main Library, circulates 10.9 million items with the average of 272,000 each. Yet nine branches circulate one third
or less than that. Serious consideration must be give to closing these underutilized branches. Every one of these branches is within two miles of another branch. 3. Of the branches, the library owns 30; three have a rent of $1 or less but seven pay full rent. It would seem logical to stop paying rent. I do not know which rental facilities also have low circulation and are close to other libraries and are on the bus line and have a separate children’s section and special magazines, etc. That is not my job. We are just pointing out that there is a basis to make hard choices and they must be made. 4. Currently one can run up fines to $9.99 without loss of privileges. Dropping this tolerance to $4.99 and thus forcing the repayment of outstanding fines could result in $374,000 to $721,000. 5. There are 206,000 cardholders in Hamilton County and 29,000 out of county cardholders. The library lists a $25 charge to out of county cardholders, yet the library has not collected this fee for years. With Hamilton County taxpayers now paying a new tax, shouldn’t out of county users pay something? 6. Some have advocated charging the 206,000 cardholders a dollar a year. After all, the Hamilton County parks charge a fee even after we are taxed. How about charging a high fee
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Renee Loftspring, right, and coach Rob Wocks work together to teach the participants in sled hockey at Sports Plus in Evendale.
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After reading in a magazine about sled hockey, Renee Loftspring got the idea to bring the sport to Cincinnati. The Montgomery resident is a physical therapist and had the connections to be able to reach interested participants for sled hockey, which is adaptive ice hockey for children and adults that have a physical condition that could prevent them from ice skating standing up. “I thought this would be really neat, it would be a perfect match,” Loftspring said. The players have helmets, elbow, shoulder and shin pads and sticks which have tiny ice picks on one end to help propel them on their sleds and the other end set up for puck handling. Loftspring said the 12 participants in sled hockey have varying degrees of disability, half of them suffering from spina bifida, a birth defect that affects the spinal cord. Loftspring, whose son plays stand-up hockey, also became involved with USA Hockey, the governning body for hockey teams, and is the representative for the disabled people involved in other forms of adaptive ice hockey in four states. The team was organized in October 2008, using its first season as a learning experience for the players
THINGS TO DO Decorate a pumpkin
The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County is hosting the teen pumpkin decorating contest at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Loveland Branch Library, 649 Loveland-Madeira Road. Turn in entries by Oct. 24 or decorate at the library. No cutting, piercing or puncturing the pumpkin. The maximum size pumpkin is 8 inches. Pumpkins are provided by request. The event is free and open to ages 12-18. Call 369-4476.
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The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County is hosting Michael Banks at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave., Madeira. The author discusses and signs Ruth Lyons biography “Before
For more information... ...on how to participate, donate or volunteer with the sled hockey team at Sports Plus in Evendale, contact Renee Loftspring at sledhockey@zoomtown.com You can learn more about sled hockey at www. cincinnatiicebreakers.ning.com and coaches. Sycamore High School hockey coach Rob Wocks coaches the 12 participants in sled hockey every week at Sports Plus in Evendale. He said his players from the high school often come in to help with the sled hockey, assisting the players with their sleds and other aspects of the game. Now in their second season, Loftspring said that the Cincinnati Icebreakers received a $10,000 grant from the National Hockey League Players Association and have been able to purchase 10 new sleds and sticks. “Our goal is that our program grows because we have enough to suit up 19 players,” Loftspring said. The team plans to travel this year to compete against teams from Columbus and Cleveland and teams based in Indiana, Michigan and Pennsylania. For more information about sled hockey in Cincinnati visit www.cincinnatiicebreakers.ning.com.
Oprah: Ruth Lyons The Woman Who Created Talk TV.” Call 369-6028 or visit www.cincinnatilibrary.org.
Hospice patients take a special trip Madeira resident Emery Gardner is a long-time Reds Fan. Cincinnati’s William Chandler had visited ball parks all across the country. In addition to a love of baseball, the two had something else in common: they had yet to visit Great American Ball Park. The two hospice patients recently took a trip to see the Reds during a recent home stand, thanks to a special trip arranged by Crossroads Hospice’s Gift of a Day program. Created by Crossroads Hospice, the Gift of a Day program asks patients what their perfect day is and staff and volunteers work to make it a reality. The process begins as soon as a patient is admitted. “The Gift of Day program brings out the best in the community, with Crossroads staff, volunteers and area businesses coming together to create special moments for these seriously ill patients,” said Martha Epling, executive director for Crossroads Hospice’s Cincinnati office. “The requests are as varied as the patients we serve, challenging us to find creative ways to bring about a perfect day. The gifts have brought smiles, tears, laughter and joy to count-
Pumpkin walk
The city of Montgomery is hosting the pumpkin walk from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Pioneer Park, 10505 Deerfield Road. The event is open to ages 10 and under. Children collect goodies along path from costumed characters. The first 100 participants receive mini pumpkin. It also includes a magic show and hayrides. Call 891-2424 or visit www.montgomeryohio.org.
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Here with Gardner are Jeff Deck, LPN, and Russ Dahlem from Crossroads Hospice.
With Chandler at the ballpark are Pam Bowers and Tasha Wellbrock from Crossroads Hospice. less terminally ill patients and their families.” The Gift of a Day program was inspired by Jim Stovall’s novel, “The Ultimate Gift.” Blind from age 29 due to a degenerative eye condition, Stovall went on to become an International Humanitarian of the Year, a national Olympic
weightlifting champion, Emmy-award winner, world-renowned author and speaker. For details on Crossroads Hospice, call 793-5070 or visit www.crossroadshospice.com. Crossroads Hospice is committed to being at the forefront of the hospice care
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Family-oriented magazines to host education and enrichment day in Kenwood
Two local family-oriented magazines are teaming up to present an Education and Enrichment Fair Saturday, Nov. 7, at Sycamore Plaza at Kenwood, 7800 Montgomery Road. Cincinnati Family Magazine and Northern Kentucky Family Magazine are cohosting the free event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Buckeye Online School for Success is
the fair’s sponsor. Representatives from local private and parochial schools, day care centers, fine arts studios and enrichment organizations will be on-hand to speak with parents about programs offered. Stage performances and raffles will also be featured throughout the day. The event is open to the public. For more information, call 513-252-0077.
Workshop on paying for college offered
Madeira Schools will offer a financial workshop, “How to Pay for College ... And Still Retire” from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 7 p.m. to 8 pm in the
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The Blue Ash YMCA Career Achievement Network has set its second meeting for 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. Plans are for the group to meet monthly to allow job seekers to network. Guest speakers will also be tapped to provide career advice. Because of space limitations at the YMCA, the group will meet at the Blue Ash branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, 4911 Cooper Road. For more information, contact John Hooton at jhooton@fuse.net.
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FARMERS MARKET
Turner Farm, 2:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road. Large variety of local and seasonal vegetables. Flowers such as zinnias, cosmos, sunflowers, strawflowers, blue salvia and more. 574-1849. Indian Hill.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Chad Daniels, 8 p.m. $8, $4 college students and military. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. 984-9288. Montgomery.
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER
All in the Timing, 7 p.m. Cincinnati Country Day School, 6905 Given Road. Collection of short plays. $10, $8 students. Through Oct. 24. 561-7298, ext. 356. Indian Hill.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Health Screenings, 9 a.m.-noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Appointment requested. 7840084; www.owenschiroandrehabcenter.com. Silverton.
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Freaky Friday, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Carnival with games, spooky music, prizes and Halloween treats. Costumes encouraged. $5, $2 ages 2 and under. 9856747; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Chad Daniels, 8 p.m. $12. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288. Montgomery.
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER
All in the Timing, 7 p.m. Cincinnati Country Day School, $10, $8 students. 561-7298, ext. 356. Indian Hill.
ON STAGE - THEATER SENIOR CITIZENS
Money Matters, 10:30 p.m.-noon “Year End Tax Strategies.” Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive. Financial seminar. Includes light refreshments. 984-1234. Blue Ash.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Motherless Daughters Support Network, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road. For adult women who have lost or missed nurturing care of their mother. Free. Presented by Motherless Daughters. 677-5064. Montgomery. Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road. For those who suffer from hurt, hang-ups, or habits. Free. 5872437. Montgomery. F R I D A Y, O C T . 2 3
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Grungepaper Flower Class, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Stamp Your Art Out, 9685 Kenwood Road. Create a rose using Grungepaper, inks and paints to wear on your coat or give as a gift. $16 includes most supplies. Registration required by Oct. 16. 793-4558. Blue Ash.
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.
Paul Robeson - Here He Stands, 7:30 p.m. Madisonville Arts Center, 5021 Whetsel Ave. The story of Paul Robeson. $15, $10 children and students. Presented by Cincinnati Black Theatre Company. Through Oct. 24. 241-6060; www.cincyblacktheatre.org. Madisonville. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 2 4
DANCE CLASSES
Cin City Burlesque Workshop - The Sequel, 12:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Sway Dance Fitness Studio, 9729 Kenwood Road. Learn the art of classic burlesque. Workshops and show conclude the event. BYOB to the show. Bra Auction for Breast Cancer benefitting Susan G. Komen Foundation. Ages 21 and up. $15-$25, $60 pre-registration for entire event. 479-2797. Blue Ash.
FARMERS MARKET
Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 574-1849. Indian Hill.
HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN
Pumpkin Harvest Festival, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Meadowbrook Care Center, 8211 Weller Road. Trick or treating, pony rides, hay ride, bake sale, entertainment, face painting, clowns, games and more. Free. 489-2444. Montgomery.
DJ Aaron Glorius and That Guy from Okinawa, 7 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, 4785 Lake Forest Drive. Through Dec. 26. 5541040. Blue Ash.
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.
Rhythm N Blue Ash, 8 p.m. Featuring The Faux Frenchmen. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road. Muntz Theater. Family friendly. $12, $10 advance. Reservations recommended. 745-5705; www.rwc.uc.edu/alumni/artcultural/concerts.htm. Blue Ash.
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER
All in the Timing, 2 p.m. Cincinnati Country Day School, $10, $8 students. 561-7298, ext. 356. Indian Hill.
ON STAGE - THEATER
ARTrageous Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon The Gizmo Guys: Comedic Jugglers. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road. Muntz Theater. $5. Presented by Raymond Walters College. Through April 10. 745-5705. Blue Ash.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
Kidz Town, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Connections Christian Church, 7421 E. Galbraith Road. Includes pancake breakfast, children’s animated story, drama, music, crafts and games, and a program by the Cincinnati Dulcimer Society. Ages 0-6. Free. Reservations required by Oct. 21. 791-8348. Madeira.
SEMINARS
2009 Holiday Home Decorating Seminar, 1 p.m. Macy’s Kenwood Furniture Gallery, 7800 Montgomery Road. With Senior Designers Tracy Burske and Barb Donnellon. Learn about getting your home ready for the holidays, including tablesettings, decorations, accessories and guest rooms. Free. Reservations required. 745-8980, option 6. Kenwood. S U N D A Y, O C T . 2 5 A Matter of Perspective, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, Free. 791-7044; www.womansartclub.com. Mariemont.
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Breast Cancer Brick Auction, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Artist decorated bricks. Benefits the Ellen B. Ganson Memorial Foundation, which allocates funds to research projects benefiting breast cancer treatment and prevention. Free. 761-7500; www.breastcancerbricks.org. Amberley Village.
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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.
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Halloween Story Time, 11 a.m. Black cat theme with picture books like “Black Cat Creeping.” Barnes & Noble Kenwood, 7800 Montgomery Road. Stories, crafts, activities, treats and costume parade. Come dress in costume. Free. 794-9440. Kenwood. Pumpkin Walk, 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Pioneer Park - Montgomery, 10505 Deerfield Road. Ages 10 and under. Children collect goodies along path from costumed characters. First 100 participants receive mini pumpkin. Includes magic show and hayrides. Free.891-2424; www.montgomeryohio.org. Montgomery.
Fall Festival, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Blue Ash YMCA, 5000 YMCA Drive. Ferris Field. Games and prizes, face painting, crafts, food, drinks, trick or treating, hayrides and more. Free. Tickets required, available at Blue Ash office. 7915000. Blue Ash.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Chad Daniels, 8 p.m. $8, $4 bar and restaurant employees. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288. Montgomery.
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The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County is hosting Michael Banks at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave., Madeira. The author discusses and signs his Ruth Lyons biography “Before Oprah: Ruth Lyons The Woman Who Created Talk TV.” The event is free. Call 369-6028 or visit www.cincinnatilibrary.org. M O N D A Y, O C T . 2 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. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472 Meeting, 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road. Public speaking and leadership skills meeting. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472. 351-5005. Kenwood.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.
SINGLES
Candlelight Singles, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Trio Bistro, $30 plus dinner. Reservations required. 761-6201; www.candlelightsingles.com. Kenwood. T U E S D A Y, O C T . 2 7
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.
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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. School Board Candidate Forum, 7 p.m. Indian Hill Primary School, 6207 Drake Road. Auditorium. Audience has opportunity to write questions on index cards and pose to candidates. Candidates have one minute for opening statement, one minute to answer each question and two minutes for closing statements. Cadidates include: Karl Grafe, Elizabeth Johnston, Kim Lewis, Souroushe Zandvakili. Forum run by The League of Women voters. Free. Presented by Indian Hill PTOs. 272-8931. Indian Hill.
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.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Pro-Am Night, 8 p.m. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. Aspiring comics and amateurs get on stage. Ages 18 and up. $5. Reservations required. 984-9288. Montgomery.
RECREATION
Home School Swim and Gym, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Blue Ash YMCA, 5000 YMCA Drive. Physical education program held in gym and pool, emphasizing skill development for lifelong physical activities while using skills to play games. Seven-week session. Ages -. $50, $33 members. Registration required. 791-5000; www.myy.org. Blue Ash.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
OAR Spay/Neuter Clinic, 7 a.m.-9 a.m. Ohio Alleycat Resource, 5619 Orlando Place. For male and female cats. Pick up following morning between 9 a.m. and noon. Worming, flea treatment, microchipping available. Distemper and leukemia vaccines, $14; Rabies vaccine, $10. $45. By appointment only. 871-0185; www.theanimalrescue.com. Madisonville.
EDUCATION
Astrology Class, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Midwest School of Astrology, 4777 Red Bank Expressway, Suite 6, Beginning to Intermediate Astrology with Pam Gallagher. Certification available. $30. Registration required. 984-2293. Madisonville.
FARMERS MARKET
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The Cincinnati Ballet presents “Swan Lake,” Friday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Aronoff Center for the Arts. It is the story of a prince who falls madly in love with an enchanted swan queen and is set to Tchaikovsky’s score. Performances are at 8 p.m. Oct. 23-24; and at 2 p.m. Oct. 24-25. For tickets, visit www.cincinnatiballet.com. A Swan Lake Princess Party, with dance, crafts, fairy tale fun, a light lunch and treats, is 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Aronoff Rehearsal Hall. Princess attire is preferred. Party tickets are $35 per person; $65 per person for party and performance of “Swan Lake.” For party reservations call, 513-621-5282.
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Toastmasters compete Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472 held two speech contests (Humorous, and Table Topics, which is helping member’s speak impromptu) for members at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7701 Kenwood Road. The winner in the humorous speech contest was Alice Hoffman. Susan Evelo took first place in the table topics contest. Each moves on to the next round of competition, which will be the area contest to be held Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Blue Ash Kroger on Grooms Road. Feel free to visit Toastmaster’s Club No. 472 at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month. Toastmasters helps people with public speaking skills and leadership skills. Call 348-6223.
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our shared humanness. One of the most precious things we all need and hope Father Lou for is Guntzelman expressed the Perspectives by clinical term empathic resonance. You and I are yearning for someone who genuinely “resonates” with us – who will understand us and recognize how we may feel in the circumstances of life. We are not asking that someone always agree with us, but that there is a genuine connection of their person with “my” person. What a satisfaction it is when someone stands in my shoes for a moment. That indicates a door is open.
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We tend not to shut as many doors when we remember and sense that though we are unique, there is still a solidarity within our human nature. Perhaps I’ve quoted her words too often, but I really feel Lily Tomlin expressed a great truth when she said, “We’re all in this together, by ourselves!” Our children are not children any longer; a customer is profit, a salesperson is overhead; parishioners are fellow-seekers, and clergy are not gods with thunderbolts; and a person seeking love and understanding, well, that’s all of us. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. 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.
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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 at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288; www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.
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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 insights and ideas on holiday survival. Child care through sixth grade will be provided during the event at the church. Pre-registration for child care is required. To pre-register, call Mendy Maserang at 587-2437 or e-mail mmaserang@mcc.us. The church is hosting “DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Community Room of the Symmes Township Branch Library,
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8221 Miami Rd. (corner of Galbraith)
MT WASHINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH
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
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
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
Pastor: Lonnie & Erica Richardson Wednesday Evening Services - 7:00pm Sunday Morning Worship - 10:45 am
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
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-paced lifestyles that many of us find ourselves in today. The church is at 7205 Kenwood Road; 891-9768.
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INTERDENOMINATIONAL
8290 Batavia-Pike - Route 32
Kenwood Fellowship Church
Montgomery Community Church
AMERICAN BAPTIST
The Greater Cincinnati
Hartzell United Methodist
EVANGELICAL COVENANT
Sycamore Christian Church
INDIAN HILL Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 Phone 513-561-6805 Fax 513-561-0894 Sunday Worship 8am & 9:30am
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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
Innovative & High energy
Traditonal Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00am www.stpaulcommunityumc.org
NON-DENOMINATIONAL Cincinnati, OH 45243
LUTHERAN
Phone: 513-791-8348 • Fax: 513-791-5648
ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH
7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery (East of I-71 on Pfeiffer Rd) Worship Schedule 10:00 a.m. Worship and Holy Communion Baby sitter provided Pastor: Josh Miller ascensionlutheranchurch.com
Good Shepherd (E LCA) www.goodshepherd.com
7701 Kenwood Rd.
513-891-8181
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Connections Christian Church 7421 East Galbraith
www.IndianHillChurch.org
513.891.1700
(across from Kenwood Towne Centre) Saturday night at 5:00 and Sunday morning at 8:00, 9:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Pastors: Larry Donner, Pat Badkey, Jesse Abbott
UNITED METHODIST 7515 Forest Rd. at Beechmont Ave 231-4172 Sr. Pastor Mark Rowland Ann Luzader, Mike Carnevale Traditional Service 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Service 9:30 & 11:00am (Nursery care from 9:15am-12:15pm.) Sunday School for Children & Adults at 9:30am & 11:00am. Youth Fellowship (grade 7-12), 6-8pm. www.andersonhillsumc.org
CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR 8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Finding God Through Humpty Dumpty: When Things Fall Apart"!
Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided
Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor
Jeff Hill • Minister
www.connectionscc.org Worship Service 10:30am Sunday School 9:15 am
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
KENWOOD FELLOWSHIP 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.
NorthStar Vineyard Community Church
Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Loveland High School, off of Rich Rd. 683-1556 www.northstarvineyard.org
Looking for a Church That Loves Kids? Looking for Acceptance & Mercy?
vineyard eastgate community church
2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301 Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery PASTOR JONATHAN KOLLMANN
Located @ 1005 Old S.R. 74 (@ Tealtown Rd. in Eastgate)
Sunday Services 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 AM
513.753.1993 vineyardeastgate.org
www.cloughchurch.org
HARTZELL U.M.C. 8999 Applewood Dr. Blue Ash, OH 45236
(off Larchview, off Plainfield at Cross County Hwy.) 891-8527 email: hartzell-umc@fuse.net www.lhartzwellumc-cincinnati.org Sun. School & Worship 9:00 & 10:30AM Child Care provided at 10:30AM service
ûRev. Robert Roberts, Pastor
MT. NOTRE DAME H.S. - EVERY TUESDAY EVE.
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.
Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. every Sunday. The church is hosting Ladies WOW
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY
Sunday Night Bingo
Me Why? Answering Life’s Biggest Questions” Sunday, Oct. 25. The sermon, “From A to Zaccheus,” will be based on the scripture reading Luke 19:1-10. The church is at 8221 Miami Road, Madeira; 891-8181; www.stpaulcommunityumc.org.
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CHURCH OF GOD
The church is hosting a brief Animal Blessing Service followed by refreshments at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Bring your pets: Dogs, cats, horses, teddy bears, photos. The church is at 8999 Applewood Drive, Blue Ash; 891-8527.
The church is hosting “GriefShare:
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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: 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.
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The church is hosting Trick or Trunk from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. Families are invited to participate in free Halloween fun. The event includes crafts, Halloween games, face painting and treats. The Fall Craft/Vendor Show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. It is free. Senior Men meet every at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for lunch. Bring your lunch and enjoy the fellowship. 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. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 791-3142; www.cosumc.org.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
New Church of Montgomery
The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m., Sundays and Divine
Providence Study Group the first four Sundays of the month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The church is located at 9035 E. Kemper Road, Montgomery; 489-9572.
Sunday Services
Church of the Saviour United Methodist
The church has contemporary worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The church is hosting Kidz Town, a community outreach for children kindergarten-sixth grade, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The event features a pancake breakfast, children’s animated story, drama, music, crafts and games. The Cincinnati Dulcimer Society will be presenting a special program for the children. To register, call 7918348 or e-mail marcia@connectionscc.org by Wednesday, Oct. 21. The church is at 7421 East Galbraith Road, Madeira; 791-8348.
11850 Enyart Road. It is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a separation or divorce. 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 Emotions to Expect,” “How to Plan and Prepare,” “How to Handle Uncomfortable Situations” and “Using the Holidays to Help You Heal.” Those who attend will receive a free book with more than 30 daily readings providing additional insights and ideas on holiday survival. Child care through sixth grade will be provided during the event starting at 10:30 a.m. at Montgomery Community Church (11251 Montgomery Road). Pre-registration for child care is required. To pre-register, call Mendy Maserang at 587-2437 or e-mail mmaserang@mcc.us. The church is at 11251 Montgomery Road; 489-0892.
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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
PRESBYTERIAN MADEIRA SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 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
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Building Homes Relationships & Families Sundays 9:15am & 10:45am
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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Twenty two girls and adults from American Heritage Girls Troop 1411 of Madeira volunteered at Kids Against Hunger in Blue Ash. Kids Against Hunger is part of A Child’s Hope International (achildshopeintl.org), and provides nutritious meals to hungry children around the world. Volunteers package the specially-formulated meals of rice, soy protein, vegetables, and vitamins, which are boxed and readied for shipping. American Heritage Girls is a scouting organization whose mission is building women of integrity through service to God, family, country and community. Depending on their age, girl members are required to do 5,10 or 15 hours of service each year. For more information about Madeira’s troop, visit oh1411.org; or ahgonline.org. Troop members are, from left: front row, Megan, Hailey and Hannah Golden, and Audrey Takacs; middle row, Laura Smith, Christina Emery, Rosie Geers, MaryBeth Geers, Rachel Mills, Sarah Andrews and Amanda Morrison; back row, Mariah Johnson, Jeanne Geers, Victoria Brewster, Mitzi Morrison, Catherine Andrews, Sarah Mills, Carolyn Mills, Sarah Dobbs, Barb Dobbs and Judy Andrews. PROVIDED
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POLICE REPORTS
COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations
Juvenile Male, 17, theft at 3430 Highland Ave., Sept. 23. Krista Pearson, 33, 4903 Jameson St., theft at 3430 Highland Ave., Sept. 25. Durt Mundy, 45, 1412 Yarmouth Ave., theft at 5245 Ridge Road, Sept. 25. Adrienne Peavy, 20, 5633 Viewpointe Drive, theft at 3240 Highland Ave., Sept. 26. Shonda Parks, 28, 5653 Viewpointe Drive, theft at 3240 Highland Ave., Sept. 26. Karissa Caldwell, 18, 1703 Cedar Ave., theft at 3240 Highland Ave., Sept. 26. Kellie Caldwell, 24, 5643 Viewpointe Drive, theft at 3240 Highland Ave., Sept. 26. Joshua Pierce, 29, 726 Ohio Pike, theft at 3430 Highland Ave., Sept. 24. Robert Metzner, 36, 210 Burkhart Road, theft at 5385 Ridge Road, Sept. 23. Michael Sandidge, 49, 2417 Saint Albans Ave., theft at 3240 Highland Ave., Sept. 18. Richard Bajmkartna, 42, 233 W. Seymour Ave., disorderly conduct at 3288 Highland Ave., Sept. 4. Emily Powell, 27, 2758 Powell Drive, theft, drug abuse at 3240 Highland Ave., Sept. 18. Courtney Canada, 30, 1000 Sycamore, theft at 3240 Highland Ave., Sept. 18. Tony Ruffin, 49, 2124 Quebec Road, theft at 3240 Highland Ave., Sept. 18. Billy Griffith, 28, 9084 Highway 10, theft at 3408 Highland Ave., Sept. 22.
Incidents/investigations Aggravated trespassing
Reported at 5633 View Pointe Drive, Sept. 17. Reported at 5612 Viewpointe Drive, Sept. 19.
Discharge of firearm
Reported at 5621 Viewpoint Drive, Sept. 27.
Disorderly conduct
Reported at 5653 Viewpointe Drive, Sept. 17.
Gross sexual imposition
Reported at Hurd Ave., Sept. 27.
Theft
Gas valued at $24.85 reported at 5234 Ridge Road, Sept. 26. Vehicle entered and checkbook and keys of unknown value removed at 5301 Ridge Road, Sept. 21. Bed valued at $110 removed at 3430 Highland Ave., Sept. 18. iPod and cash removed from vehicle at 8074 Ashley View, Sept. 15. Reported at 5917 Wind Road, Sept. 22.
Drive, disorderly conduct while intoxicated, Oct. 12. Donny R. Elliot, 26, 983 Golden Grove, theft, Oct. 10. Timothy James Tackett, 23, 4316 Kugler Mill Road, disorderly conduct while intoxicated, Oct. 8.
Incidents/Investigations Assault
Reported at 7912 Blue Ash Road, Oct. 8.
Disorderly conduct
Reported at 7912 Blue Ash Road, Oct. 8.
DEER PARK
Arrests/citations
Linda Frankie Shelton, 57, 4006 Blaney Ave., theft, Oct. 10. Derrick McCormick, 34, 7117 Delaware Ave., income tax violation, Oct. 10. Kara McCormick, 34, 7117 Delaware Ave., income tax violation, Oct. 10. Sherry Chapman, 58, 4413 Duneden Ave., income tax violation, Oct. 10. Herbert A. Chapman, 57, 4413 Duneden Ave., income tax violation, Oct. 10. Elizabeth A. White, 26, 7836 Monterey Ave., income tax violation, Oct. 10. Patrick J. White, 29, 836 Monterey Ave., income tax violation, Oct. 10. Kelly A. Waggoner, 39, 7825 Matson Court, income tax violation, Oct. 10. Richard M. Waggoner, 41, 7825 Matson Court, income tax violation, Oct. 10. Cody J. Huffine, 21, 200 Green Brier Terrace, Grayson, Ky., warrant, Oct. 8. Antoinette Feagin, 47, 875 North Hill Lane, warrant, Oct. 9. Charles Kee, 18, 7701 Eustis Court, warrants, Oct. 9. Harland Emanuel Logan, 29, 3611 Ravenwood Ave., warrant, Oct. 9. Victoria S. Crowley, 59, 4948 Columbia Circle, Hamilton, warrant, Oct. 9. Jake William Denman, 23, 1293 Orchard Run, Lebanon, disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 3801 East Galbraith Road, Oct. 6. Steven J. Bushelman, 40, 7849 Styrax, littering, Oct. 5. Kevin L. Thompson, 47, 3910 Princess Court, warrants, Oct. 5. Paul W. Diebold, 53, 8400 Gwilada Drive, warrants, Oct. 5. Jason Johnston, 33, 3828 OLeary Ave., disorderly conduct while intoxicated, Oct. 12. Shannon Uffer, 27, 3647 Donegal
Littering
Suspect throwing items out of dumpster at 8036 Beech Ave., Oct. 5.
Lost property
endangering children at 8312 Monroe Ave., Sept. 22. Lauren Ankney, 21, 1013 Millreton Drive, theft at 7913 Montgomery Road, Sept. 17. Zachry Watkins, 23, 251 Smithville Road, theft, criminal trespassing at 7913 Montgomery Road, Sept. 19. Frank Beuchamp, 52, 1518 Section Road, possession of marijuana at Summit and Section, Sept. 4.
Incidents/investigations Assault
Reported at Kugler Mill Road, Sept. 27. Reported at 8590 Blue Ash Road, Sept. 13.
Burglary
Prescription lost at 4137 E. Galbraith Road, Oct. 7.
Menacing
Reported at Linden Ave., Oct. 7.
Theft
Flowers from decorative pot stolen from 7916 Blue Ash Road, Oct. 10. Stereo taken from vehicle at 8025 Beech Ave., Oct. 10. Blackberry phone stolen at 8351 Plainfield Road, Oct. 9. Stereo equipment and clothing taken from vehicle at 8008 Beech Ave., Oct. 8.
MADEIRA
Incidents/investigations Domestic violence
Residence entered and TV, DVD and TV stand valued at $1,470 removed at 5353 Bayberry, Sept. 25. Reported at 11238 Marlette Drive, Sept. 18.
Criminal damaging
Front window damaged at 8740 Shagbark Drive, Sept. 19. Vehicle mirror damaged at 8458 Pine Road, Sept. 22.
Criminal mischief
Reported at 1929 Chaucer Drive, Sept. 27. Reported at 8368 Squirrelridge Drive, Sept. 20. Vehicle damaged at 7505 Montgomery Road, Sept. 21.
DEER PARK
3808 Lansdowne Ave.: Oleary Linda to Rebel Property Management Co. Tr; $50,000. 4220 Hegner Ave.: H/H Group LLC to Marshall Renee & Aaron; $138,000. 4278 Redmont Ave.: Celender Janet S. to Oreilly Jesse R.; $72,350. 7340 Richmond Ave.: Kramer Paul & Kelly Schulte to Johnson Gregory A.; $157,000. 7701 Monticello Ave.: Trammell Margaret & Myron to Spencer Kaitlyn L. & Joshua R.; $126,500.
MADEIRA
7227 Iuka Ave.: Lasalle Bank National Association Tr to Murphy Joy Hjelm; $105,000. 7420 Miami Hills Dr.: Tucker Kevin C. & Trudy L. to Toon Ashley B. & James A.; $221,500.
SILVERTON
3734 South Berkley Cr.: Wade Mary L. to Nussbaum Michael L. & Kathryn S.; $110,000. 3927 Gatewood Ln.: Us Bank National Association Tr to Liston Martin T.; $96,500.
DEATHS Donald E. Bear Jr.
Donald E. Bear Jr., 32, of Deer Park died Oct. 8. Survived by mother, Marlene K. (nee Kiser) Bauer, and siblings, Dustin S. Bear and Alecia Imm. Preceded in death by father, Donald E. Bear. Services were Oct. 17 at MihovkRosenacker Funeral Home, Evendale. Memorials to: Donald E. Bear Memorial Fund, to assist with funeral expenses, c/o any Fifth Third Bank.
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11918 Fifth Ave.: Alexander Janet R. to Us Bank National Association Tr; $58,000. 12114 Fourth Ave.: New York Mellon Bank Of to Poe Jonathan E.; $27,000. 3672 Mantell Ave.: Bove Angela E. to Korte Mark G.; $100,000. 3732 Lyndoncenter Ct.: Muska Kathleen R. @3 to Leesemann Virginia A.; $125,000. 7799 Montgomery Rd.: Bp Exploration & Oil Inc. to 7799 Montgomery Cincinnat LLC; $1,479,101. 7973 Keller Rd.: Javosky Carole Anne
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Domestic violence
Male reported at E. Galbraith Road, Sept. 21.
Misuse of credit card
Reported at 1933 Chaucer, Sept. 21.
Passing bad checks
Reported at 8063 Montgomery Road, Sept. 13.
Protection order violation
Reported at 4650 E. Galbraith Road, Sept. 18.
Theft
Credit card removed and used at 5575 E. Galbraith Road, Sept. 22. License plate removed from vehicle at 8590 Blue Ash Road, Sept. 25. GPS valued at $200 removed from
vehicle at 11289 Marlette Drive, Sept. 18. $825 taken through deceptive means at 7775 Montgomery Road, Sept. 21. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 4650 E. Galbraith Road, Sept. 18. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 4777 Galbraith Road, Sept. 21. Satellite radio valued at $150 removed at 11985 Second Ave., Sept. 15. Watch valued at $135 removed at 7875 Montgomery Road, Sept. 16. Game system and Ipod valued at $460 removed from vehicle at 4730 Sycamore Road, Sept. 10. Fake $100 removed at 7875 US 22, Sept. 19.
Theft
Cellphone taken at 302 Steigler, Sept. 25. Tires/rims taken; $1,500 at 7254 Osceola Drive, Sept. 25. Credit cards taken at 7455 Dawson, Sept. 29. Tools taken from vehicle; over $1,000 at 7902 Mapleleaf, Oct. 2. Wallet and I-Pod taken; $300 at 7242 Miami Ave., Oct. 2. Phone and money taken from vehicle at 7001 Mayfield, Oct. 4. GPS unit and money taken from vehicle at 7012 Mayfield, Oct. 4. Money taken from vehicle at 7133 Mayfield, Oct. 4.
SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations
Keyana White, 31, 8312 Monroe Ave.,
Tr to Hardy Jay C. & Sheldon K.; $955,000. 8020 Montgomery Rd.: Bp Exploration & Oil Inc. to 8020 Montgomery Cincinnat LLC; $986,896. 8471 Donna Ln.: Mueller Roger C. & Pamela to Mueller Roger C.; $41,667. 8471 Donna Ln.: Mueller Roger C. @3 to Mueller Roger C. & Pamela; $41,667. 8473 Pine Rd.: Bittner Jeff & Darla Shaffer to Luther Sean E. & Kristin; $142,000. 8518 Plainfield Rd.: Hoog Frances H. to Hoog Daniel R. & Joanne M.; $60,000.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Animals/ Nature
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 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.
Education
at the Bethel Branch Library, 611 West Plane St., Bethel. Help elementary-aged students with their reading skills after school at the library. For more information or to register for the program, call the library at 248-0700. Change a life – Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation needs. Call 621READ. Cincinnati Reads – a volunteer tutoring program working with K-4 students in Cincinnati Public Schools. Volunteers receive free training to work one-on-one with children who are struggling to read. Call 621-7323 or e-mail Jayne Martin Dressing, jdressing@lngc.org. Clermont 20/20 – and its college access program, Clermont Educational Opportunities, offer a mentoring program that matches adults to work with a group of high school students from local high schools. Volunteers are needed to become mentors to help students stay in school and prepare to graduate with a plan for their next step. Call Terri Rechtin at 753-9222 or 673-3334 (cell) or e-mail mentor@clermont2020.org for more information. Granny’s Garden School – Volunteers needed from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays to work on behind-thescenes projects. Volunteers also needed to help with developing Web pages. Call 489-7099; Granny’s Hands-on Gardening Club is looking for new gardeners, to work with garden manager
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Business Volunteers for the Arts – BVA is accepting applications from business professionals with at least three years experience, interested in volunteering their skills within the arts community. Projects average six to eight months in length and can range from marketing or accounting to Web design or planning special events. A one-day training program is provided to all accepted applicants. Call 871-2787. Center for Independent Living Options – Seeking volunteers to staff Art Beyond Boundaries, gallery for artists with disabilities. Volunteers needed noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 2412600. Cincinnati Museum Center – Needs volunteers to work in all three museums, the Cincinnati History Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science and the Cinergy Children’s Museum, and special exhibits. Call 287-7025.
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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 vol-
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There is a joke among friends here, “It’s a Phoenix that has risen from the ashes. ”When Charles and Allison Hahn Sobieck purchased the property at 502 North Main Street (in Somerset, Kentucky), there was a lot of work to be done, to say the least. With the vision of a B & B and a home in ruins, there were little choices. The dilapidated structure was removed, then reconstructed as it had been in the 1850’s. It’s a brand new home. A bit of an unusual concept for a bed and breakfast. “We reconstructed the home from scratch. This gave us the benefit of designing every amenity possible along the way, ”said Allison Sobieck, owner. Every room is equipped with many amenities you don’t often find in a traditional bed and breakfast, but rather a fine hotel. Every room has a full sized closet with a pair of micro-fiber robes hanging in them, 400- count Egyptian cotton sheets, cable TV with DVD players, queen sized beds, and a host of other things. For instance, 2 rooms have gas fireplaces and 3 rooms have whirlpool tubs. We even offer many add on amenities such as massage, dinner, flowers, etc…
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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-to-day 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.www.uwgc.org/YLS.
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unteer 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. 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
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sonal 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.
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 per-
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