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Tony Proctor, right, a candidate for Deer Park council-at-large, talks with Deer Park voter Jane Geier out Francis R. Healy Community Center in Chamberlin Park.
President of council Joseph W. Comer 1,237 Treasurer Mary Pat Ketteler 1,227 Law director No candidates filed Council at large (three to be elected) Shawn C. Gavin 903 Tony R. Proctor 883 Ronnie Tolliver 874 Andrew E. Diehm 581 Pat McGoron 674 Michael W. Rapp 619 Ward 1 Hermann H. Tegenkamp 257 Ward 2 Jeffrey Hall 268 Ward 3 Michael W. Allen 259 Ward 4 Christine M. Hedger 322
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Deer Park City Council will have a new look. Three first-time candidates defeated the three incumbents for the council atlarge seats. Shawn Gavin, Tony Proctor and Ron Tolliver were the top three vote getters, edging out incumbents Pat McGoron, Mike Rapp and Andrew Diehm. All were part of the comprehensive plan committee that helped form the city’s first master plan. One Deer Park resident said she voted for change in council and hopes the three new council members can improve the city. “We need newer people with
• Madeira council slate wins. See Story, A2 • Results of other local races, A2 better ideas,” Jane Geier said after she voted Nov. 3. Joe Comer, who was elected to president of council for the next term, said even with the three new members of council the dynamic will not change. “They worked hard, they deserved to win,” Comer said of the three new members. He also said that the outgoing council members will be missed. McGoron and Diehm have served on Deer Park City Council for the last 10 years with Comer.
“I don’t know many who care more about the city,” Comer said of Diehm. Gavin said he Gavin and the two other candidates who ran as Independents were “pleasantly surprised” that all three of them made it on to council. “We knew we had a tough hill to climb,” Gavin said. The Republican party has held all of the council positions in Deer Park for the last several years, according to both Comer and Gavin. Comer said there is no Democratic party in the city. Incumbents kept the seats in all four council wards, Hermann
Proctor Tolliver Tegenkamp in Ward 1, Jeff Hall representing Ward 2, Mike Allen in Ward 3 and Christine Hedger representing Ward 4. Comer will take over as president of council and Mary Pat Ketteler will remain as the city treasurer. All candidates ran unopposed. No candidate filed for the unexpired term as the city’s law director. Jeff Vollman currently serves in the position. All of council will be sworn Friday, Jan. 1, at the city municipal building.
Ridge-Highland intersection woes addressed By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com
The intersection of Ridge and Highland roads has been a problem for Columbia Township for numerous years, but the solution could be coming soon. The township and Hamilton County are teaming up to improve traffic flow by adding turn lanes off the I-71 ramps and resurfacing the roads at the intersection. The project is estimated to cost $3.3 million, but due to a hefty grant Columbia Township is only responsible for $60,000 and the county will pay approximately $336,000. Township Administrator Michael Lemon said traffic backs up at the I-71 off ramps during rush hour and often leads to cars running the red lights after waiting several minutes in line.
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The intersection at Ridge and Highland roads in Columbia Township has long been an issue for Hamilton County and the township due to high traffic volume. That issue will be addressed in the coming year with additional turning lanes and repaving. “The improvements will hopefully greatly reduce that,” he said. The township has worked with the county to address the traffic issues in the past. Lemon said the
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department conducted an operation there recently to catch speeders and drivers running through red lights.
He said Columbia Township is attempting to set up another such operation in the coming weeks. Eric Beck, construction engineer for the Hamilton County Engineer’s Office, said the project has been a county priority for several years, but funding was always an issue. With the grant paying about 90 percent of the total cost, he said the timing is right to move forward. Beck said project bids should be in by December, with construction expected to start in the spring. He said there’s no timetable for completion, but this type of project doesn’t typically take a long period of time to finish. “It’s mainly a resurfacing project, and those tend to be quick,” he said.
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parks, safety and services the city now provides.� Brasington and current councilmen Tim Dicke and Rick Staubach campaigned as a team with newcomer Mike Steur for the four seats that were up for election Nov. 3. Steur also won a seat. Steur has not before held elective political office, but is chairman of the city’s Recreation and Parks Board. Brasington got 1,821 votes, Dicke 1,955 votes, Staubach 2,337 votes and Steur 1,879 votes. They will begin new four-year terms in December. The men beat out challengers Mark Culp, Jim Horwitz and Sara Jacobs, who won 781 votes, 1,213 votes and 1,240 votes, respec-
tively. The winning candidates will serve with current council members Ken Born, John Dobbs and Dave Sams, whose terms end in 2011. Mayor Sarah Evans did not seek re-election. Horwitz congratulated the winners “on running a very effective campaign that Madeira voters clearly preferred.� “I look forward to the great things they will do for Madeira,� Horwitz said. Brasington said his campaign teammates are committed to success. “We will strive to make improvements while budgeting carefully to get through these tough economic times,� he said.
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Voters look for money smarts, stability in Indian Hill board candidates By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com
Voters elected two newcomers and an incumbent to the Indian Hill Exempted Village School District Board of Education last week. Karl Grafe received 2,856 votes, followed by Kim Martin Lewis with 2,793 votes and incumbent Elizabeth Johnston with 2,507 votes, according to unofficial results from the Hamilton County Board of Elections.
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The second annual Rusty Ball, a large benefit concert performed by ’80s cover band The Rusty Griswolds, has selected Deer Park High School’s Presidents Council as one of its beneficiaries. The concert will be at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Duke Energy Center. General admission tickets are $50, with $30 going to benefit the Presidents Council, which benefits the PTO, Athletic Boosters and the Deer Park Band. There are 90 beneficiaries for the concert. Tickets can be ordered online at www.therustyball.com.
Johnston Grafe Candidate Sourushe Zandvakili received 1,291 votes. “I tried to relay to people that I am passionate about representing the community vision for education,” Johnston said.
“I believe the community would like to see our schools r e g a i n (their) status in the rankLewis ings we once had to be one of the top 10 schools in the country.” Johnston said she would like to start a dialogue on having the middle and high school students start later in the day as part of an effort
to improve student performance. “The voters are aware of the financial challenges we face,” said Grafe via e-mail. “That likely influenced their decision in the election.” Grafe said he looked forward to working with the board to “ensure our schools remain a prized asset of our community.” Residents looked for fiscal sense and stability in their selection of candidates. Indian Hill resident
Diana Jones said her choices came down to those who had “strong financial knowledge.” She said the school district, along with many others in the state, will likely be struggling through difficult economic times in the coming months and years and the board would need members capable of working with a tight budget. Resident Craig Comello said while he’s only lived in the school district a year he
likes the direction in which the schools are headed. He said his daughter just began attending Indian Hill schools so he went into election season with an open mind. “Things seem to be going fine the way they are,” Comello said. Lewis was unable to be reached for comment.
Canned goods for the Communi-Serve Holiday Food Drive will be accepted at the door. In return for helping the Communi-Serve organization help local families in need this holiday season, guests will receive a ticket to enter a raffle to win a Thanksgiving turkey.
Miami Ave., next door to the Madeira Library. There is no charge but donations are always welcome. The Madeira Historical Society maintains the Miller House Museum, which is also home to the society.
Staff reporter Rob Dowdy contributed to this report.
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The Miller House Museum will be open to the public from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. The museum theme will be Madeira veterans and will include many photographs and other related materials. The Miller House museum is located in Madeira at 7226 Miami Ave., next door to the Madeira Library. There is no charge but donations are always welcome. The Madeira Historical Society maintains the Miller House Museum, which is also home to the society.
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Society will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Madeira Public Library. All society members and those interested in the society are invited to attend. The $60,000 grant money from the state of Ohio will be discussed including the construction plans at the Miller House. The Madeira Library is at the intersection of Miami and Euclid avenues.
Veterans panel
On Nov. 21 beginning at 1 p.m. the Madeira Branch Library and the Madeira Historical Society will present a panel of Madeira Korean War Veterans. The veterans will talk about what it meant to be
uprooted from high school, college, friends and families to serve our country. They will honor these vets some of whom volunteered and many others that were called up in the draft. They all served with honor. There is no charge, but Society memberships and donations are welcome. The library is at the intersection of Miami and Euclid avenues.
Deer Park central office open to public
Residents can see the new “home” of the Deer Park City School Central Office during the Howard Holiday Housewarming Wednesday, Nov. 18. Tours will be given from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Howard building, 4131 Matson Avenue.
Museum open
The Miller House Museum will be open to the public from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. The Museum theme for both dates will be Madeira veterans and will include many photographs and other related materials. The Miller House museum is located in Madeira at 7226
Used book sale
The Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County will once again conduct a used book sale from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave. For more information, contact the warehouse at 3696035, e-mail friendsofplch1@fuse.net, or visit friends.cincinnatilibrary
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Jeff Seibert from the Mayerson Foundation talks to Deer Park High School teacher Tim Hubbard’s class about the opportunities they have to help with the grant they have received from the Mayerson Foundation.
As part of their semester assignment, students in Tim Hubbard’s community service class will choose a philanthropic organization to receive a $1,000 grant. The class has the opportunity after becoming part of a student philanthropy group with other area high schools and the grant they are donating comes from the Mayerson Foundation. Grant officer Jeff Seibert from the Mayerson Foundation spoke with Hubbard’s class and told them that
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they have the opportunity to help an organization develop their strengths with the money. “(The grant) will give people the opportunity to use those strengths for the greater good,” Seibert said. The students will
Fire chief wants building torn down By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
The buildings at 8464 Blue Ash Road may be on their last leg. Sycamore Township fire chief B.J. Jetter has recommended to the Board of Trustees that the buildings, near the corner of Blue Ash Road and Kugler Mill and used to contain several small stores, be declared a nuisance to move closer to tearing down the structure. Jetter said the vacant
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buildings have no electric or utilities and a leaky roof. He said fires have been set in the building that make it unsafe. “They’re in such disarray they need to be torn down,” Jetter said. The buildings also have
several residences within close proximity and Jetter said a large fire may damage not only the building, but also adjacent homes. Both Jetter and Sycamore Township’s Hamilton County Sheriff’s Liasion Lt. Dan Reid said the building is not secure and some of the entrances are not properly locked. As of Nov. 6, the front doors had been boarded up. “It’s an absolute safety hazard,” Reid said.
Law director Doug Miller suggested Jetter get the backing of the township building department and present the property again to the trustees to be declared a nuisance. Once a nuisance is declared, the owner will have 30 days to tear down the property before the township will tear it down. The owner will be billed for demolition if the township has to come in to remove the building.
research different philanthropic organizations, narrowing them down to four places that they will visit to do interviews and tour the agencies. They will then choose two organizations to invite to their class to give a presentation on how the money will benefit the organization, before choosing one company to receive the $1,000. “I’m here to facilitate, but it is going to begin and end with you,” Hubbard said to his students. The nine students in the class will be the deciding factors in the organization
choice. Hubbard said that the students have the option to look at any non-profit organization that they have an interest in helping. Seibert encouraged the students to look at their options through their teenage perspectives. “You have an access to different life experiences (than adults),” Seibert said. To learn more about the student philanthropy project or the Mayerson Foundation, visit www.studentphilanthropy.org or www.mayersonfoundation.org.
A sign on the buildings at 8464 Blue Ash Road has been posted by the Sycamore Township Fire Chief B.J. Jetter warning people to stay out of the unsafe structure. AMANDA HOPKINS/STAFF
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Sycamore Township Parks and Recreation Director Mike McKeown awards the champion’s trophy to overall women’s champ Mary Jablonski after the Sycamore Township 5K Challenge Oct. 31.
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The Sycamore Township leaf collection began Monday, Oct. 19, but township superintendent Tracy Kellums issued a warning for township residents. He said that all residents who wish to participate should keep the leaves on
the front lawns and get rid of sticks and other debris. Kellums asked residents to Kellums keep the leaves out of the street because they can end up washed down the storm
drains which can clog the drain and potentially cause flooded streets and traffic hazards. There will be four units that will collect leaves in various parts of the township on a daily basis. “We’ll be around as fast as we can,” Kellums said. The leaf collection will run through Dec. 11.
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Gorman Heritage Farm is pleased to announce the expansion of its “Growing Roots” school outreach program to Silverton Paideia Academy. The school recently joined the program and officially opened its garden in a ceremony Sept. 30. Silverton Paideia Academy is at 6829 Stewart Road in Silverton. Second-grade students from the school will take their first field trip to the farm Nov. 3, with more school-farm collaborative projects to follow. The garden is the schoolyard arm of Gorman Heritage Farm’s Growing Roots program, which is designed to enhance the learning potential of school field trips to the farm. Farm Education Manager Mike Roman is very excited about the addition of Silverton Paideia. “The Paideia educational model stresses hands-on learning and venturing out of the classroom into the community. This is exactly what the Growing Roots program means to the farm – growing beyond our own fences to reach local students,” Roman said. Growing Roots meets Ohio state educational standards in sci-
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Students “bless” their new garden in hopes of a large and healthy harvest. ence, math, language arts, nutrition history and technology. Silverton Paideia will join Lincoln Heights Elementary School,
which opened its school garden in May 2009. Peaslee Child Development Center in Over-the-Rhine and Seven Hills are also Growing
Roots partner schools. The schools were selected because of the enthusiasm and active participation of the staffs and students at
the schools. Students and teachers work with Gorman Heritage Farm staff members to create meaningful field trip experiences, farmbased classroom projects, school garden programs and raise funds for student participation. Gorman Heritage Farm is seeking additional funding for participating schools to sustain the program over the next three years. The farm also hopes to expand the Growing Roots program to more interested schools in the coming year. Sponsorship levels begin at just $25 to sponsor individual student participants or $250 to sponsor a school field trip. In-kind donations of garden tools, seeds and other materials are also welcome. Gorman Heritage Farm is a 120-acre working and educational farm, which invites its visitors to explore and learn the history, methods and values of a working family farm in a natural setting. For additional information on Gorman Heritage Farm, the Growing Roots program, and the benefits of farm-based education please call Marketing Manager Vicki Foster at 563-6663, or visit the farm’s Web site: www.gormanfarm.org.
Schools a front line in H1N1 vaccinations
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Several St. Xavier High School students were named semifinalists in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship competition. They are, from left: front row, Ryan Donnelly (Mason), Michael Tontillo (Mariemont), Joe Cassiere (Western Hills), David Huber (Anderson Township), Noah Johnson (Harrison), Dennis Trinh (Mason), Brett Geiger (Maineville), Hirsch Matani (Sharonville), Brian Hurwitz (Wyoming), Will Beischel (Glendale), Daniel Weber (Forest Park), John O'Connor (Newtown), Alec Pawlukiewicz (Sharonville), Patrick Kimutis (Newtown), Sam Lipari (Forest Park); back row, Sean Drake (Anderson Township), Alex Longi (Indian Hill), Nick Scheper (Guilford, Ind.), Logan Hood (Mt. Healthy), John Muething (Deer Park), David Berger (White Oak) and Ed Horgan (Dayton).
Hamilton County Public Health is working with local schools to administer the H1N1 flu vaccine through school vaccination clinics. This should be a minimal interruption to students’ regular schedules while providing protection to thousands of children from H1N1 flu. School age children are among the key high-risk populations identified by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as being likely to come in contact with H1N1 flu. Like seasonal flu, H1N1 flu can be a serious contagious disease. An important step in protecting children from H1N1 flu is to receive the H1N1 flu vaccine. “We anticipate the first shipment of H1N1 flu vaccine to arrive in mid-October and additional shipments to arrive weekly,” Health Commissioner Tim Ingram said. “By working with schools to vaccinate school-age children, this allows physicians and health care centers focus on vaccinating other priority populations.” Vaccine availability will be limited at first, therefore people at highest risk for serious illness or complications from H1N1 flu will
be first priority to receive the H1N1 vaccine. These groups include: • pregnant women; • people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age; • health care and emergency services personnel who have direct patient contact; • persons between the ages of 6 months through 24 years of age; • people 25 - 64 with chronic health disorders or weakened immune systems. In order to administer vaccine as efficiently as possible, HCPH has offered to coordinate H1N1 flu vaccine clinics with all public, private and parochial schools in our jurisdiction (this excludes the cities of Cincinnati, Sharonville, Springdale and Norwood – these areas have separate health departments). Vaccine administered as part of all local school-based H1N1 flu vaccination clinics will be provided free of charge. Parents should have received or will receive a consent form and other vaccine information next week for each enrolled child and they should follow guidelines set by the school for completion.
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Moeller cheerleaders provided half-time treats despite tricks from the St. Xavier football team during the Oct. 31 showdown at Nippert Stadium. The cheerleaders are, from left: first row, Sara Carota (Evendale), Carley Holden (Springfield Township) and Megan Janka (Loveland); second row, Allison Janka (Loveland), Candace Crowley (Liberty Township), Megan Autry (Amberley Village), Kelsey Brown (Mt. Healthy) and Mileah Roper (Loveland); third row, Abbey Szabados (Middletown), Missy Gottschlich (Evendale), Dani Reiss (Maineville) and Jordyn Hunter (Sharonville).
Visitors can enter multiple raffles. Food from Starbucks, Panera Bread and Montgomery Inn will also be available. Sponsored by the Sycamore Band and Orchestra Boosters, all proceeds will benefit Sycamore Community Schools’ instrumental departments.
St. Nicholas Academy will be hosting an open house 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, and 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School (OLSH) campus at 170 Siebenthaler Ave. in Reading. The school will be moving to the OLSH campus for the 2010 school year. St. Nicholas Academy’s curriculum and extracurricular activities will be presented during the open house. Campus tours and refreshments will also be available. For more information, visit www.saintnicholasacademy.com or call Gerry Myers at 686-2727 or JoAnne Fischesser at 733-5225.
Madeira High School has been selected by Cincinnati Magazine as one of the area’s Best High Schools for outstanding achievements in Language Arts. The magazine compared test scores, school report cards and graduation rates in order to determine with the area’s best high schools.
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The 10th annual Sycamore Arts and Crafts Show will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Road. Admission is free. The show will feature art work and local crafts from more than 180 vendors and artists. Items for sale include candles, baked goods, floral arrangements, home décor, jewelry, paintings, photographs and ceramics. Sycamore High School band students and the Sycamore Community Band will also perform throughout the day.
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Student entries for the Madeira City Schools’ Holiday Greeting Card Art Contest may be mailed or dropped off until 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, to Diane Nichols at the board office, 7465 Loannes Drive. A copy of the registration form with rules is available at www.madeiracityschools.org under ‘Links.’ This year’s theme is “Snow & Ice.” Each student in grades preschool-12 is invited to enter the contest by creating one original color artwork to be judged by district art teachers.
One winner will be chosen from each school. An assortment of the cards will be printed and mailed using each of the three winning entries.
Passion for Fashion scholarship
The Art Institutes schools, including The Art Institute of Ohio, are looking for high school seniors interested in the fashion industry to enter The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition. One grand prize winner in each of the two categories (Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing & Merchandising and Retail Management) will earn a full tuition scholarship to study at a participating Art Institutes school. To be eligible to enter, a student must be scheduled to graduate in 2010. Each grand prize winner, in partnership with Seventeen Magazine, also receives a trip to New York to attend a Fashion Week show, a “meet and greet” at the magazine’s offices, lunches with a Seventeen Magazine Style Pro and receives a $500 shopping spree. Deadline to submit entries is Nov. 20. For complete rules and entry requirements, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/competitions/passion-for-fashion.aspx or contact Wendy Raymond Hacker at whacker@aii.edu or 8332430.
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The Deer Park Lil' Cats Youth Football Program has brought back a missing tradition to the Deer Park area: Youth football with a winning touch! In only the second year of a program that is meant to develop players and their skills, the Lil' Cats 5-6 year old team has advanced to the Super Bowl for the Southern Ohio Youth Football Association. They accomplished this on Saturday, Nov. 7, by defeating Delhi 18-0. "This is the reason that we started this program. These players are the building blocks of the future of the program, and for them to accomplish this is exciting for us as a league, but more than anything, it is exciting for them because now they know they can win. They have learned that it is okay to want to win!” said Dave Anderson, one of the founders of the league. The Lil' Cats play in their first Super Bowl appearance at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Wyoming Stadium in Wyoming. More information about the league can be found at <http://www.deerparkwildcats.org>. In addition, the league is always accepting new players that do not currently reside in Reading or Sycamore school districts, or any other school district with a Southern Ohio Youth Football Association team in its vicinity, Please check the web site for playing details.
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Indian Hill’s Maddie Slattery and Madeira’s Katie Landgrebe battle for the ball at Lakota West in their Division II regional semifinal. Langrebe scored both goals for Madeira in a 2-0 win.
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The Madeira Amazons soccer team came into the season under the radar compared to past teams but managed to produce a similar result to past seasons. A district championship and a trip to the regional finals. Madeira fell 2-1 in overtime in the regional final to Wyoming Nov. 7. The Amazons had several scoring chances in the tight contest but ultimately couldn’t convert in overtime. Still, as one of the final eight teams in the Division II tournament, it was a successful year for Madeira. “Since day one they have really worked well together,” said head coach Dan Brady. “They really enjoy being around each other and had the common goal of getting as far as we
The trip to the regional finals is the third consecutive for the Amazons. possibly can and they didn’t get down on themselves.” The Amazons have had a number of players stand out in the postseason. Maddie Hartz, a defender, has played really well and had the assist on the game winning goal against Indian Hill in the regional semifinal. Katie Landgrebe scored two goals against Indian Hill and freshman Ashlynne Huon has picked up the scoring slack when teams focus on Landgrebe. Leah Raming and Mackenzie Jensen have done a great job in the middle, according to Brady. The trip to the regional
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Madeira’s (left to right) Maddie Hartz and Leah Raming celebrate with teammate Katie Landgrebe after her first goal of the game against Indian Hill. Madeira went to the regional finals for the third consecutive year. Madeira senior Maddie Hartz heads the ball away from Wyoming’s Meghan McAllister during the Regional Championship game Saturday at Lakota East. The Amazons came up just short, losing 2-1 in overtime, of making their third consecutive trip to the state soccer tournament. They finish the season with a record of 17-3-2.
finals is the third consecutive for the Amazons. Brady said the team had great support during the postseason run. “The Madeira community always rallies around teams in the tournament and we’ve had great support from the school and the community,” he said. Brady said a lot of younger players stepped up for the Amazons and that they didn’t have any postseason jitters, thanks to the team’s strong leadership. “That’s the benefit of having a great senior class and a great junior class,” he said. “They helped the younger kids through it and told them what to expect. They have been great.”
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MND volleyball falls in regional finals By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
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Moeller running back Jeff Aubin is tackled by a Middletown defender.
Moeller stunned in playoffs
The Moeller football team was stunned in the first round of the playoffs in a 45-10 loss to No. 7 Middletown. The Crusaders, who were No. 2 in the region, lost their second straight game after winning the first nine of the season. Moeller had difficulty containing Middletown quarterback Caleb Watkins and the Crusaders offense had trouble moving the football.
Middletown had 430 yards of offense and Moeller gained only 175, with much of it coming late in the game. Moeller fell down 123 at halftime, with the defense forcing three turnovers in the first half. Moeller’s offensive woes continued in the second half, and the Crusaders defensive difficulties increased. Moeller finished the season at 9-2.
Seeking its fifth straight appearance in the Final Four, the Mount Notre Dame volleyball team fell 31 to unbeaten Dublin Coffman in the Division I Regional Final Nov. 7. The Cougars finish the season 21-6. MND won the first game 20-25 but lost the next three, 25-18, 25-22 and 25-22, as Coffman’s size and defense were too much to overcome. MND advanced to the regional finals after knocking off Thomas Worthington 3-0 Nov. 4. The Cougars, which started the season 16-2, lost three matches in four days late in the regular season to some of the top teams in the Midwest. They fell to Mercy Academy, which won the Kentucky state championship this year; Sacred Heart Academy, which was the Kentucky state runner-up; and GGCL rival Ursuline Academy, which is 55-1 over the last two years. “That was a tough stretch,” first-year MND
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Mount Notre Dame senior outside hitter Marissa Otto, left, and sophomore libero Kelsey Wolf, keep their eyes on the ball during the Southwest District Division I volleyball game against Centerville at Lebanon High School on Saturday, October 31. head coach Joe Burke said. But after knocking off Lakota East in the regularseason finale, the Cougars won four straight playoff matches without losing a single game. MND defeated Loveland, Lakota West, Centerville and the afore-
mentioned Thomas Worthington. “We started focusing back on MND,” Burke said. “We tried to clean up our serve-receive and work consistently on executing.” The Cougars were led by senior captains Marissa
Otto, Kate Eckels and Kristen Caccimelio. Other seniors include Megan Rohlfs, Lauren Rohlfs, Brittany Rohrkasse, Jenna Pilipovich and Danielle King. Burke was also impressed with the progression of junior outside hitter Kathleen Donnellon and sophomore libero Kelsey Wolf. The Cougars carried an exceptionally large roster – 18 girls – but Burke said everyone was willing to sacrifice playing time for the good of the team. He called their performance in 2009 a complete team effort. MND has become synonymous with deep tournament runs over the past few years. The Cougars advanced to the state semifinal in 2008 before losing to Ursuline, they made it to the state finals in 2007 before falling to Mercy, and they lost in the state semifinal to Toledo St. Ursula in 2005. MND won a state title in 2006, defeating Mercy in the finals. The Cougars also won state titles in 1995, 1998, 1999 and 2000.
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Indian Hill’s Heinbach 4th at state By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com
Indian Hill’s Elizabeth Heinbach finished 10th in the state cross country meet as a freshman and as a sophomore, Heinbach did even better. The sophomore cross country standout finished fourth in the Division II girls state cross country meet on Saturday, Nov. 7 with a time of 19:00.54. “I knew she would do well,” Indian Hill cross country head coach Susan Savage said. “She ran a nice race at the regional meet and she’s been to the state meet before, so I knew there would be no jitters. She has really worked hard and has stayed focused.” Heinbach said going to state the second time meant just as much as her first trip. “I think it’s just as exciting as last time,” Heinbach said. “It was a lot of hard work and my coach has been great.” Savage said Heinbach is
Lions win regionals, set sights on state By Anthony Amorini aamorini@communitypress.com
a team player who really wanted the team to qualify with her to the state meet. Unfortunately, Heinbach was the only one to qualify to state this season but the Braves did have a strong season. The team was the CHL title and the district championship for the first time in program history. “The girls were really excited,” Savage said. “We’ve won one or the other before, but we’ve never won them both in the same year. And we have a lot of young kids who will be back, and they are pretty hooked on running so we hope to do it again next year.” Heinbach said she’s excited for the team’s potential next season and she enjoys the team atmosphere the Braves have. “I feel like our team is really close and I enjoy spending time with them,” she said. Heinbach is also a state-caliber swimmer, so
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Ursuline Academy volleyball coach Jeni Case is taking a different post-season approach with her seasoned Lions this fall. Case believes the currently undefeated Lions, standing at 27-0, became complacent during its 28-1 season in 2008 as Ursuline finished second at the Division I State Championships. Having advanced to at least the regional finals in each of the last three years, Case is ready for Ursuline to break through and net a fourth state title for the Lions. “I always tell them that a lot of people don’t get second chances,” Case said. “They should enjoy it but we also need to thing about the things we did wrong last year and learn from that. “For my sake, I’m working them really hard right now. I’ve taken a completely different approach this year. I am going to make sure we don’t lose because we are out of shape,” Case said. At the 2008 state finals, the Ursuline girls were understandably exhausted following a marathon set to open its match against Olmsted Falls High School. Ursuline fell to Olmsted Falls, 3-1 (39-37, 16-25, 25-21, 25-12), with the first game ranking as the highestscoring game in the history of the state finals. The 39-37 game included 17 ties and six lead changes. “It’s making them mentally tougher and hopefully that will help,” Case said of the intense practices. “We’ve been talking about it all year and it’s one step at a time for us. They’ve been doing a good job with that and we’ve been playing pretty solid and consistent.”
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Ursuline High School senior outside hitter Jade Henderson (15) spikes the ball past the outstretched arms of Mason's Hillary Melnick, left, and Lauren Ketron, right, during the Division I Regional Finals in Vandalia Nov. 7. Ursuline took the next step toward the state finals with a win over Mason, 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-12), during the Division I Regional Championship finals Saturday, Nov. 7. With the win, Ursuline advanced to the state semifinals. The Lions move on to play Rocky River Magnificat at 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, at Wright State University’s Ervin J. Nutter Center for the state semi-finals. If victorious, Ursuline advances to play in the state finals at Wright State at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. “I think they are excited to be going through this again,” Case said. “Hopefully this year we can (win a state title).” Ursuline’s volleyball program has won three state titles, including championships in 1975, 1993 and 2002. The Lions have finished as Ohio’s runner-up on four occasions including 1995, 2001, 2003 and 2008. The Ursuline trio of senior Jade Henderson, senior Dani Reinert and junior Kori Moster have seen their fair share of tournament wins
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and losses. Henderson competed with the team as a freshman in 2006 when the girls lost in the regional finals to Mount Notre Dame. In 2007, Reinert and Moster were a part of the team when the Lions again lost to MND during the regional finals. Henderson was on the team but sidelined with a season-ending knee injury. The Lions finally broke through to the state finals in 2008 before Henderson, Reinert and Moster suffered their most heartbreaking loss to date. “Reinert is (the heart of the team),” Case said. “The girls look up to her. She’s very competitive and very serious when she’s out there. “Kori and Jade are more the vocal leaders. Jade has done a phenomenal job. She plays all the way around and is our go-to hitter. Kori is flatout one of the best players I’ve ever seen,” Case added. Ursuline captured league, sectional and district titles en route to its regional championship. The Lions finished first in the Greater Catholic League Scarlet Division with a 10-0 league record. MND (20-5, 8-2) finished second in the conference. The Lions scored its sectional title Oct. 24 with a win over Fairfield and captured its district championship with a victory Oct. 31 over Piqua. Henderson led the GGCL with 297 kills while averaging 4.18 a game. Henderson also contributed 177 digs and 17 aces. Reinert led the GGCL with an astounding 756 assists. McAuley’s Kelley Namakay finished second in the GGCL with 651 assists. Reinert also had 135 digs, 61 kills, 41 blocks and 29 aces.
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St. Xavier prepares for Elder showdown, pt. 2 By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
The St. Xavier Bombers raced out to a 13-0 lead and took a 27-6 advantage into halftime en route to a 37-12 victory over Centerville Nov. 7. Senior running back Tanner Vidal got St. X on the scoreboard with a 23-yard touchdown reception from Luke Massa, and sophomore running back Conor Hundley followed with a 10-yard run to give the Bombers a 13-0 cushion. After a Centerville touchdown, senior defensive back Gregory Versteeg recovered a fumble for St. X and ran 48 yards for a touchdown. Senior tight end Alex Longi led St. X with six catches for
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Madeira’s Katie Landgrebe and Indian Hill goalkeeper Katie Markesbery collide for a save in the first half at Lakota West in their Division II regional semifinal Wednesday, Nov. 4. Madeira eventually added two late goals to win 2-0. The Braves finished the season at 12-5-4 and with a district championship.
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Indian Hill’s Maddie Slattery chases the ball over the back of Madeira’s Ashlynne Huon.
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82 yards and two touchdowns, including a 39-yard score to open the fourth quarter. Will Carroll chipped in with two receptions for 57 yards. Senior quarterback Luke Massa was 13-of-16 passing for 187 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. The Bombers used seven different rushers on the night; Hundley led the way with 15 carries for 84 yards, while junior Daniel Braswell added seven for 47. The St. X defense had four sacks and forced four turnovers – including three interceptions – and held Centerville to 90 rushing yards on 30 attempts. The Bombers, the topseeded team in Region 4, advance to play GCL-South rival Elder, which downed
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Visitors to Cincinnati.com/Deerpark posted these comments to a story about the efforts of Deer Park contract building inspector Gerry Stoker to clean up rundown properties in the city: “Deer Park is already paying someone to do the job of enforcing maintenance violations ... that is the job of the Deer Park safety-service director and it always has been. The citizens of Deer Park are now effectively paying twice to have that job done. “Back before the current administration started running wild with our money, the safety-service director would at least monitor the properties that were not being maintained. He would then issue a warning or citation to an offending property using our police department to deliver and enforce it like any other citation. That’s the way it should be done in a city the size of Deer Park. “There is no excuse for paying two people to do this job ... our city is shrinking, not growing.” GoDeerPark “Wow GoDeerPark, what fantasy ‘50s sitcom have you been living in? I bet your mother stays home all day and cooks and the milk man delivers and the nice man in a clean shirt and tie still checks under the hood when you pull in at the service
station. So you are saying that to improve the way the city addresses such issues is .... what, wasteful, an extravagance, should be free? “There haven’t been any meaningful or effective property inspections in two generations, mainly because of the structure of the laws, local, county and state, not necessarily a failing of past administrations. “I know that you are trying to get elected (or shilling for you friends) by criticizing the progress current council is making, but let’s not mistake your statements for fact.” AMylesWasJobbed
Making mall talk
Visitors to Cincinnati.com/Kenwood posted these comments to a story about how Kenwood Towne Centre became a “mega-mall:” “Kenwood mall has all the charm of every other mall, in every other city. Bleeeech!” BL4D3RunR “Let’s not forget that the owners were once involved in the scandal with the county auditor and had the tax base illegaly lowered. It’s nice that the tax base benefits the locals, but the rest of Cincinnati shops there instead of downtown. Move all those stores
Deer Park Schools are doing a facility study and asking for community input. What do you see as the school district’s greatest facility needs? No responses. Do you plan to attend a Veterans Day event in your community? What does the day mean to you? “In all honesty, I had not thought about attending a Veterans Day event until this week’s chatroom question showed up. Although I am a veteran, I did not see combat, and I was lucky to have done my tour of duty in the Navy during a relatively peaceful time in our country’s history (1954-1958). “People have a tendency to take the good things in life for granted, and I am also guilty of that from time to time, and I regret it. This note from the Community Press has made me decide to plan to attend one of the events in the community, to show my appreciation for the awesome sacrifices made by so many in our Armed Forces, especially those who courageously gave their very lives in defense of our country and our freedom. Thank you American veterans!” B.B.
“I served in the active army from April 1965 until November 1969 and in the reserves until 1989. I was in Vietnam from December 1967 until November 1968 and ‘won’ a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. “I am proud of my service, but I have never seen fit to attend a Veterans Day event, except when I was in the reserves and we drove trucks in parades. “I am 65 years old and hope the day never comes where the most exciting and fulfilling thing I can celebrate was learning to kill my fellow man in a foreign land. “For me, Veterans Day is a day when a lot of old coots with nothing better to do try to regain the glory of their youth. “I will be backpacking in the Smokies trying to find mine.”
You can comment on stories by visiting Cincinnati.com and choosing your community’s home page: Cincinnati.com/columbiatownship Cincinnati.com/deerpark Cincinnati.com/madeira Cincinnati.com/silverton Cincinnati.com/sycamoretownship downtown and then the downtown would be vibrant again.” fosnda “Other malls like the ever so boring Tri-County Mall, Northgate Mall, and the mess of the mall called Forest Fair Mall all suffer from poor planning and no one stepping up with a long-range and comprehensive plan. Drive down Colerain Road, its a Reading Road of tacky retail and what happens when you have government officials with stale ideas and basic seventh-grade education in urban design. “Kudos to Kenwood Mall for doing what these other malls and city/village officials didn’t have the heart or brains to do doing 10 years ago.” queenamidala “We prefer to shop at Kenwood than ‘Trash’ County Mall, even though ‘Trash’
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A large Christmas tree is just one of the Christmas decorations shoppers can expect this season in and around Kenwood Towne Centre. County is closer to us...”
Next question Sycamore Township has set guidelines for use of its new community room. Would you be interested in using the room? Why or why not? Is “Sesame Street” still relevant today, 40 years after its debut? What are your favorite memories of the show? Every week The Suburban Life asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to suburban@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line. F.S.D. “My father was born on Nov. 11, 1906, so Veterans Day has a special meaning for me. Since I work for the federal government, we are given the day off as a national holiday and although I never had the opportunity to serve in a branch of our military I think it’s important for all of us as Americans to recognize and give thanks for the countless sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform. They are all true heroes, giving of themselves to protect the freedoms many of us often take for granted.” M.M. “Definitely, we will attend! Haven’t missed one since H.B. Deatherage’s dream came true at the city of Florence monument site. Before that, we always found places to go to show our loyalty to all veterans. Hope many, many patriotic citizens will come join us this year.” W.R. “Yes, I will attend one in Morehead, Burlington and Florence. It is a special day for all Americans to show their appreciation and respect for those who have given their time and energy and, in some cases, risked their life to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.” G.G.
“I don’t shop there as most of the stores are high-end and pretentious thus over-priced. I guess if I lived in Montgomery, Blue Ash or Indian Hill I could afford to waste my money there. But, alas, I don’t so I can’t. Maybe I’ll win the lottery so I can afford to shop there. Ah, to dream the impossible dream.” jedi917
Many years ago I wrote a letter to the editor of the Enquirer. In it I stated that the problem with America is that there are too many Democrats and Republicans and not enough Americans. At no time has this been more true than today! The leadership of both parties is beholden not to the public, but to those large donors who finance their election. If we critically examine the issues proposed by the Democrats, they are wasteful of both jobs and money. To the shame of the Republicans, they oppose these crazy ideas without offering any sensible alternatives. Who, if anyone is looking out for the working folks and employers who make up the “real America?” In short, the answer is no one. Members of Congress earn over three times the wages of the average American plus retirement and medical benefits well beyond what we can ever hope for. Recent events show that few, if any, of them truly understand or have ever read the Constitution. The quote that I am about to offer is attributed to either James Madison or Benjamin Franklin. During the Constitutional Convention one of the above was asked, “what form of government will we have?” The answer, “a Republic, if you can keep it!” Dear readers, we are dangerously close to losing our Republic! We are very close to becoming a democracy. Writers throughout history have noted that democracies generally turn into dictator-
ships. One of the earliest was Plato. Plato wrote that with the assumption of a dictatorship civil unrest, injustice and bloodshed was Edward Levy the usual result. If you want a Community more recent Press guest example, concolumnist sider Germany of the 1920s. At that time Germany was one of the most liberal democracies in the world. Need I say more? I am sorry for all this doom and gloom I have presented, but it had to be said. I do have a possible solution. There will be a general election next year. I urge all Americans to forget party politics and vote against all incumbents from the state level to the national level. During the run-up to the election we should make every candidate promise to read and understand the constitution and everything it stands for. They should also be required to pass a law instituting strict term limits and salary caps that match the average public wage scale. If this is not enough, election advertisements should be required to list all direct or indirect donations by businesses, trade associations, unions or any other public or private entity. This would include voluntary work by members of these organizations. We have a right to know who has been
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“I’m always impressed with how The Kenwood Towne Centre adds stores to their growing list. I should know – I live in Anderson. We still would love to have even 1/10th of what the KTC has to offer ... sigh. What do we have? LOL! A Macy’s, a K-Mart, the "world’s largest Kroger store" ... with gas pumps and the rest of our shops are mostly restaurants ... another sigh. “So congrats Kenwood – keep up the excellent work.” Marsky
If this is not enough, election advertisements should be required to list all direct or indirect donations by businesses, trade associations, unions or any other public or private entity. We have a right to know who has been bought and who is honest. bought and who is honest. Finally, a few last words on economics. There was great celebration in the administration that only 216,000 jobs were lost last month. This is small comfort to those who lost jobs. The government should quit listening to the Keynesian economists who have never been right. Unfortunately they teach a subject they have never practiced. People who are out of work and get a small hand out use it only for bare necessities. When someone has a real job, they eventually spend money that boosts the economy. The way to create jobs is to make it profitable to hire people. The administration has made it clear that if you hire people you will be taxed into insolvency. Be the new voice of America, vote against incumbents. Edward Levy is a longtime resident of Montgomery and a former college instructor.
QUOTEBOOK A compilation of quotes from this week’s Suburban Life:
“I’m so proud of being elected a fourth time without accepting any money from anyone.” Susan Hughes Columbia Township trustee. See Story, A2
“I tried to relay to people that I am passionate about representing the community vision for education. I believe the community would like to see our schools regain (their) status in the rankings we once had to be one of the top 10 schools in the country.”
Indian Hill school board member. see Story, A4
“They’re in such disarray they need to be torn down.”
B.J. Jetter Sycamore Township fire chief. See Story, A5
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Madeira grad raising awareness of climate change, environment By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
During her efforts to raise awareness for her trip to the United Nations COP15 Climate Conference in Copenhagen, Liz Trombley shared a Skyline lunch and discussion with a UK Deputy Consul General based in Chicago. The 2001 Madeira High School graduate said Geoff Brammer, the British diplomat, had heard of her through her blog she is keeping as she fundraises for the trip to the conference. Trombley said her blog has been helpful as she attempts to network and raise awareness for her trip and the environmental issues at stake. Trombley applied for observer status at the climate conference through SustainUS, an organization made up of youth working for sustainable development. Trombley and around 25 others from the organization will make the trip. Trombley studied international affairs at the University of Cincinnati, but became interested in the environment after attending a Power Shift conference where she was among a large group of other youth that lobbied congressmen for action on climate change. “It was really a turning point in my life,” Trombley said. With SustainUS, Trombley is working on developing policy on carbon pollution and looking for ways to reduce it.
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Liz Trombley, a 2001 graduate of Madeira High School, will be traveling as a delegate with SustainUS to attend the United Nations climate talks in Copenhagen in December.
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To follow Liz Trombley as she prepares for her trip to the United Nations COP15 Climate Conference in Copenhagen, visit her blog at www.LizTo Copenhagen.wordpress.com.
Trombley will be leaving Dec. 1 to talk with Senators in Washington, D.C., about climate change before attending the youth conference in Copenhagen from Dec. 4-6. The actual climate conference will be Dec. 7-18. The goal for the conference is to push lawmakers into action because she said it will “determine how the world goes about tackling climate change.” “We want to bring home to our policymakers … our future is at stake,” Trombley said. She encourages youth to learn more about climate change and other environmental issues and to write to their senators about their concerns.
THINGS TO DO
Art exhibit
Raymond Walters College is hosting the exhibit “Natural Selections,” from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the library gallery at Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash. The exhibit features twoand three-dimensional art inspired by the work of Charles Darwin featuring botanical, geological and zoological interpretations. Admission is free. Call 745-5600 or visit www.uc. edu/darwin. The exhibit is through Nov. 25.
Talk turkey
Hamilton County Park District is hosting the program Nature Stories at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon
Road, Sharonville. The program is about turkeys. Free, but a vehicle permit is required. Call 521-7275.
Ladies afternoon
Forest Dale Church of Christ is hosting Ladies Afternoon Out at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Forest Dale Church of Christ 604 W. Kemper Road, Springdale. The event includes games, refreshments and silent auction. Proceeds to benefit the church’s upcoming mission trip to India. Call 825-7171 or visit www.myspace.com/fdcc grapevine.
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The Madeira-Indian Hill Fire Department is seeking qualified volunteers to assist in giving injections in the event of a medical emergency. Paramedics, like Francisco Caceres, are qualified to give the injections, but volunteers are needed in events that require more injections than the paramedics could handle.
Fire department seeks a few good volunteers By Rob Dowdy
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Local residents with medical training are being sought out to volunteer with the Madeira-Indian Hill Fire Department in case of a health-related emergency. The department is looking for volunteers certified to administer injections of medication in case of an event requiring widespread protective action.
“It’s all part of our disaster planning,” said Fire Chief Steve Ashbrock. He said while emergency medical service (EMS) employees are trained to give the injections, the volunteers are needed in case of an emergency in which firefighter paramedics are engaged in other emergency situations. Ashbrock said volunteers need to be certified by the state, and there will be approximately two to three hours of training involved before they are “on
call.” Fire Department Capt. Mel Pomfrey said the program is in the preliminary stages, so it’s unclear what the training program will consist of, though once volunteers are in place the training will be formulated. Ashbrock said he hopes to get as many as 24 local residents with the necessary qualifications and certifications volunteer, but that number isn’t necessary in order for training to start.
FROM CINCINNATI.COM/SHARE Entertaining musical trip
Venturing musically where few bands dare to go, Bone Voyage plays vintage Dixieland stompers like “Tishomingo Blues” and mellow arrangements from the Four Freshmen in a single performance. The seven-member ensemble’s talent and creativity attract an enthusiastic following on Thursday nights at the Cactus Pear Southwest Bistro in Blue Ash. The restaurant has featured the band weekly since it opened at 9500 Kenwood Road in 2005. On its off nights, Bone Voyage has concertized in the Xavier Masters of Swing Series, at Kenwood Country Club and on the riverboat Belle of Cincinnati. The band moves seamlessly from early jazz tunes like “Shim-Me-ShaWabble.” to Henry Mancini’s lush “Dreamsville.” “The band’s strong suit is its versatility,” explains Tom Hyatt, co-leader with David Haldeman. “We play tunes dating back to the early 1900s, but our main groove is music from 1925 to 1945, the so-called Great American Song Book.” Haldeman, Hyatt and Dave Petrik all play trombone – hence the whimsical “Bone Voyage” name; Hyatt doubles on trumpet and flugelhorn, while Dave Petrik, another musical multitasker, adds vibes to the mix. They are joined by Steve Strider on drums, Bart Johnson on string bass, Jim Clark on piano, and Joe Lucasik,
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From left: Bone Voyage bandsmen Dave Petrik, David Haldeman, Tom Hyatt, Steve Strider, Jim Clark and Bart Johnson. Not pictured, Joe Lucasik. the Buffalo Ridge Jazz Band clarinetist who now swings with Bone Voyage three Thursdays a month. Hyatt and Clark live in Loveland, Haldeman and Johnson in Anderson Township, Strider in Terrace Park, Petrik in Deer Park and Lucasik in Sayler Park. Versatility characterizes bandsmen’s professional lives as well as their musical selections. Hyatt, a neuropsychologist, has treated patients in military and civilian hospitals across the U.S. and overseas. Haldeman runs his own computer software company. Strider directed the Indian Hill High School Band before retirement and still teaches beginning band and supervises student technicians in the auditorium. Johnson manages the Cincinnati
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LECTURES
ART EXHIBITS Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road. Library gallery. Two and three dimensional art inspired by the work of Charles Darwin featuring botanical, geological and zoological interpretations. Local artists include Cheryl Pannabecker, Lisa Hueil Conner, Saad Ghosn and RWC faculty members. Free. Presented by Raymond Walters College. 745-5600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.
Healthy Living with Diabetes: A Dinner Lecture, 5:45 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Experts discuss self-management tools, medications and exercise and nutrition following dinner. $15, includes dinner. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery. Authors Out Loud Speaker Series, 7 p.m.9 p.m. Dr. Karen Gail Lewis, marriage/family therapist, provides gender relationship tips. $10, $8 advance by Nov. 6. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Registration recommended. 761-7500. Amberley Village.
BUSINESS MEETINGS
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International Fellowship of Christian Businessmen Luncheon Meeting, 11:45 a.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. $15 for lunch; free attendance. Reservations required. Presented by International Fellowship of Christian Businessmen. 984-1513. Blue Ash.
BUSINESS SEMINARS
The Importance of Your Direct Mail Campaign In Tough Economic Times, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Premier Mail Fulfillment, 9933 Alliance Road. Topics include: Fundamentals of A Successful Direct Mail Campaign, Tips to Designing Your Mailer, How to Slash Postage Costs, Using Mailing Lists, Avoiding Direct Mail Pitfalls and more. Ages 18 and up. $10. Reservations recommended. 948-1333; www.premiermailing.com. Blue Ash.
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Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, 11093 Kenwood Road. Proof of Hamilton County residency required. No charge for monitors, CPUs, hard drives, mice, keyboards, laptops, docking stations, backup batteries, power cords, modems, external hard drives, memory chips, cell phones, printers, scanners and fax machines. Program prohibits participation by businesses, churches, schools and non-profits. $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. Presented by Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
EDUCATION
Astrology Class, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Midwest School of Astrology, 4777 Red Bank Expressway, Suite 6, Intermediate to Advanced Topics with Pam Gallagher. $30. Reservations recommended. 984-2293. Madisonville. Intuitive Development Training, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Whatever Works Wellness Center, 7433 Montgomery Road. Develop psychic skills using tarot cards and spirit artwork. Learn old fashioned art of tea leaf reading, flame messages and clairvoyantly seeing with inner eyes. Beginners start 6:30 p.m.; advanced, 7 p.m. Ages 21 and up. $10. Reservations required. 791-9428; www.accessingangels.com. Silverton.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 8255 Spooky Hollow Road. Grass-fed Black Angus beef, freerange chicken, produce, lamb, turkey, eggs and honey. 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road. Market includes organic meat and eggs, seasonal produce and flowers. 561-7400. Indian Hill.
HOME & GARDEN
Kitchen & Bath Design Seminar, 6:30 p.m. Neal’s Design Remodel Gallery, 7770 E. Kemper Road. Project consultants and designers present. Includes light fare. Free. Registration required. Presented by Neal’s Design Remodel. 489-7700. Sharonville.
Troy Baxley, 8 p.m. $8, $4 college students and military. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. 984-9288. Montgomery.
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A Tuna Christmas, 8 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road. Holiday comedy. Two actors portray all the wacky inhabitants of Tuna, Texas. $17. Reservations recommended. Presented by Mariemont Players Inc. Through Nov. 22. 684-1236. Columbia Township.
SUPPORT GROUPS
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. Codependents Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8815 E. Kemper Road. Room 31. Literature discussion group. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous, Inc. 503-4262. Montgomery. Getting Support for Grief and Loss During the Holidays, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 11000 Montgomery Road. Chapel. Assists people in honoring their grief. Free. Registration recommended. Presented by Catholic Charities SouthWestern Ohio. 241-7745; www.catholiccharitiesswo.org. Symmes Township.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Fall favorites. Spirits of Madeira, 6917 Miami Ave. With hors d’oeuvres. $1 per sample. 561-2702. Madeira.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Health Screenings, 9 a.m.-noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Appointment requested. 7840084; www.owenschiroandrehabcenter.com. Silverton.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Troy Baxley, 8 p.m. $12. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288. Montgomery.
ON STAGE STUDENT THEATER
Alice in Wonderland, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Indian Hill High School, 6865 Drake Road. Auditorium. $7, $6 advance. Tickets required. Presented by Indian Hill Middle School. Through Nov. 14. 272-4500; www.ih.k12.oh.us/ MS/MSTheatre. Indian Hill.
SEMINARS
Candlelight Singles, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Trio Bistro, 7565 Kenwood Road. Meet other singles at dinner under romantic lighting. All parties in age appropriate groups. Benefits Hospice, YWCA Battered Woman’s, Children’s Shelter and Freestore Foodbank. Ages 23-65. $30 plus dinner. Reservations required. Presented by Candlelight Singles of North America. 761-6201; www.candlelightsingles.com. Kenwood.
Indian Hill Church Art Show, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. $5 admission fee. Indian Hill Church, 6000 Drake Road. Regional artisans showing and selling paintings, sculptures, jewelry, note cards, photography and more. 561-4256. Indian Hill. Bagels and Boutiques, 8:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Rockwern Academy, 8401 Montgomery Road. Local boutiques and artisans sell jewelry, clothing for women and children, toys, books, gourmet foods, wellness products and more. Free bagels and coffee available. Free. 984-3770. Kenwood.
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.-6 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.
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ART OPENINGS
John Stobart, noon-3 p.m. Celebration of Stobart’s 80th Birthday, Closson’s Art Gallery, 762-5510. Montgomery.
CRAFT SHOWS
Fall Arts and Crafts Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 7754 Montgomery Road. More than 70 booths, craft show cafe, handmade items, baked goods, food, door prizes and raffles. Free. 791-6320. Sycamore Township. Indian Hill Church Art Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Indian Hill Church, 5614256. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
Cincinnati Dinner Train, 6 p.m. Cincinnati Dinner Train, 4725 Madison Road. Boards at Barbecue Revue. Three-hour train ride complete with four-course meal on restored vintage rail cars. $69.95; plus tax, gratuity and alcoholic beverages. Reservations required, available online. 791-7245. Madisonville.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Common Childhood Illness Workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Learn about specific childhood communicable diseases, how diseases are spread and what to do when child is ill. Includes three-year certification. $25. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000. Blue Ash. Spirit Guides - Send - Receive - Communicate, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Whatever Works Wellness Center, 7433 Montgomery Road. Learn about spirit communication. Ages 21 and up. Refreshments provided. $25. Registration required, pay at door. 7919428; www.accessingangels.com. Silverton.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Rhythm N Blue Ash, 8 p.m. An Intimate Evening of Jazz with Kathy Wade. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road. Muntz Theater. Family friendly. $12, $10 advance. Reservations recommended. Presented by Raymond Walters College. 745-5705; www.rwc.uc.edu/alumni/artcultural/concerts.htm. Blue Ash.
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In 2005, Kristin Chenoweth captivated Cincinnati when she performed with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. This Tony and Emmy Award-winning, Golden Globenominated, pint-sized powerhouse makes her return to Music Hall in a program packed with popular favorites, including the Broadway smash, “Wicked.” There will be performances 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. Tickets start at $26 and are available by calling 513-381-3300 or at www.cincinnatipops.org. Legacy Dinner honoring the late Maestro Erich Kunzel to be held prior to Saturday’s performance
A Tuna Christmas, 8 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, $17. Reservations recommended. 6841236. Columbia Township. What Women Need to Know About Divorce, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Merrill Lynch, 5151 Pfeiffer Road. Suite 100, Conference room. Learn how to protect yourself and your children, take control of your financial life and strategies to deal with your emotions. Features panel of speakers. Free. Reservations appreciated, not required. Presented by Second Saturday. 792-1186. Blue Ash.
Sarah Palin will be signing “Going Rogue: An American Life” starting at noon Friday, Nov. 20, at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Norwood.* Book pre-orders are on sale now and will include a line ticket. The books will be available Tuesday, Nov. 17, and after. Palin will autograph her book but she will not personalize. There will be no posed photographs and no memorabilia signed. Call 513-3968960 for more details. *Time subject to change, check back for latest event details.
ART OPENINGS
CRAFT SHOWS
Alice in Wonderland, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Indian Hill High School, $7, $6 advance. Tickets required. 272-4500; www.ih.k12.oh.us/ MS/MSTheatre. Indian Hill.
SINGLES
A Tuna Christmas, 8 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, $17. Reservations recommended. 6841236. Columbia Township.
Immortality: Revisited, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, 6980 Cambridge Ave. Photographs by Linda Tabler. Presented by The Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati. Through Nov. 27. 272-3700; www.womansartclub.com. Mariemont.
DJ Aaron Glorius and That Guy from Okinawa, 7 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, 4785 Lake Forest Drive. Through Dec. 26. 5541040. Blue Ash.
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John Stobart, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Celebration of Stobart’s 80th Birthday. Closson’s Art Gallery, 10100 Montgomery Road. Works by maritime painter. Exhibit continues through Dec. 6. 762-5510. Montgomery.
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Kathy Wade: A Black Anthology of Music, 11 a.m. Raymond Walters College Wade Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road. Wade leads a historical exploration of the origins of American Classical Music – Jazz. Part of ARTrageous Saturdays. Ages 3-10. $5. Reservations recommended. Presented by Raymond Walters College. 745-5705. Blue Ash.
SHOPPING
Gift Wrapping and Bow Demonstration, 1 p.m. The Container Store, 5901 E. Galbraith Road. Includes giveaways. 745-0600; www. containerstore.com. Sycamore Township.
SINGLES
Candlelight Singles, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Trio Bistro, $30 plus dinner. Reservations required. 761-6201; www.candlelightsingles.com. Kenwood. S U N D A Y, N O V. 1 5
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Rookwood Pottery, 1 p.m. Little Red Schoolhouse, 8100 Given Road. Learn the history of Rookwood Pottery with expert, Anita Ellis. Bring your pottery to learn where your pieces fit into the Rookwood story. Includes brunch. $30, $25 members. Reservations required. Presented by Indian Hill Historical Society. 891-1873; www.indianhill.org. Indian Hill.
FILMS
Watch Party: The New Neighbors, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Deer Park-Silverton Firehouse, 7050 Blue Ash Road. Short movie. Two people make racial integration the centerpiece of revitalizing their suburban towns. Discussion follows. Free. Presented by Agenda360. 579-3111; www.dpsjfd.org. Silverton.
ON STAGE - THEATER
A Tuna Christmas, 2 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, $17. Reservations recommended. 6841236. Columbia Township.
PROVIDED.
Rockwern Academy is hosting Bagels and Boutiques from 8:15 to 10:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Rockwern Academy, 8401 Montgomery Road, Kenwood. Local boutiques and artisans sell jewelry, clothing for women and children, toys, books, unique gourmet foods, wellness products and more. Free bagels and coffee available. The event is free. Call 984-3770.
LECTURES
Tolerance and Intolerance in Medieval Muslim Spain, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Raymond Walters College, 9555 Plainfield Road. 119 Muntz Hall. Part of Jacob and Jennie L. Lichter Lecture Series. With Jane Gerber, professor of Jewish History and director of the Institute for Sephardic Studies at the City University of New York. Reception follows, consistent with Kosher dietary law. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by UC Department of Judaic Studies. 556-2297; www. artsci.uc.edu/judaic/news.htm. Blue Ash.
LITERARY - SIGNINGS
Michael Banks, 6:30 p.m. Mariemont Branch Library, 3810 Pocahontas Ave. Author discusses and signs Ruth Lyons biography “Before Oprah: Ruth Lyons The Woman Who Created Talk TV.” Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4467; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Mariemont.
PARENTING CLASSES
Sticks and Stones – Words Will Hurt, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. E. H. Greene Intermediate School, 5200 Aldine Road. Parents learn signs of bullying and cyber-bullying, ways to prevent bullying and cyber-bullying and what to do if a child is the victim of either type of bullying. Information on safe internet usage available. Presented by Northeast Community Challenge Coalition. 489-2587. Blue Ash.
SINGLES
Candlelight Singles, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Trio Bistro, $30 plus dinner. Reservations required. 761-6201; www.candlelightsingles.com. Kenwood.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Jewish Book Fair, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Congregation Ohav Shalom, 931-6040; www.kehillacincy.com. Sycamore Township. T U E S D A Y, N O V. 1 7
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.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Weight Loss Booster, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Learn to plan healthy meals, jump-start your metabolism and pinpoint and change behaviors that lead to overeating and weight gain. $125. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.
HOME & GARDEN
Community Supported Agriculture: How to Start One and Make it Successful, 9:30 a.m. Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road. For farmers, gardeners, future farmers and anyone else interested in this method of food distribution. Panel discussion with questions and answers. Free. Registration required by Nov. 10. 574-1849. Indian Hill.
LITERARY - STORY TIMES Children’s Morning Story Time and Activities, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Barnes & Noble Fields-Ertel, 9891 Waterstone Blvd. Children’s Department Stage. New, popular and obscure favorites read with matching activity to help get involved in story. Free. 683-5599. Deerfield Township.
MOM’S CLUBS
Northeast Cincinnati Mothers of Twins Club, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Swaim Park, Zig Zag and Cooper roads, Monthly meeting for mothers of multiple birth children. Meets at Swaim Lodge. Free. www.nemotmc.com. Montgomery.
SEMINARS
Community Supported Agriculture Seminar, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road. Learn about the community supported agriculture (CSA) model, various distribution methods and the challenges of urban gardening. Free. Reservations required by Nov. 10. 561-7400. Indian Hill. W E D N E S D A Y, N O V. 1 8
EDUCATION What Parents Should Know about Reading and Comprehension Development, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Langsford Learning Acceleration Center, 9402 Towne Square Ave. Presentation series for parents and caregivers on reading, comprehension development and current research. Free. Registration required. 531-7400; www.weteachreading.com. Blue Ash. FOOD & DRINK
Wine Pairing Dinner, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Parkers Blue Ash Grill, 4200 Cooper Road. Chef Matthew Wilson creates menu to complement each wine. $40. Reservations required. 8918300. Blue Ash.
LECTURES
Montgomery Woman’s Club Town Hall Lecture Series, 11 a.m. Montgomery Assembly of God, 7950 Pfeiffer Road. With author and family humorist, Lori Borgman. $35. Registration required. 684-1632; www. montgomerywomansclub.org/. Montgomery.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Jewish Book Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Northern Hills Synagogue, 5714 Fields Ertel Road. Books, music and activity books for ages 115. Havdalah and Chanukah candles available for purchase. 931-6040; www.kehillacincy.com. Symmes Township. T H U R S D A Y, N O V. 1 9
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Adult, Infant and Child CPR/AED, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $65, American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Cincinnati Red Cross course on CPR/AED for breathing and cardiac emergencies. Includes one-year certification. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.
SHOPPING
Gift Wrapping and Bow Demonstration, 1 p.m. The Container Store. 745-0600; www. containerstore.com. Sycamore Township.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Jewish Book Fair, 10 a.m.-noon, Congregation Ohav Shalom, 8100 Cornell Road. Books, music and activity books for ages 115. Havdalah and Chanukah candles available for purchase. Presented by Northern Hills Synagogue. 931-6040; www.kehillacincy.com. Sycamore Township. M O N D A Y, N O V. 1 6
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Beginning Art/Painting Class, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Whatever Works Wellness Center, 7433 Montgomery Road. $15. Registration recommended. 791-9428; www.whitewillowtaichi.com. Silverton.
PROVIDED
Learn to make your drawings dance at the Weston Art Gallery’s annual children’s animation workshop 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Under the direction of J. Russell Johnson, Wright State University’s professor of motion pictures, and Ruben Moreno, art educator and clay animation specialist, children learn the basic premise of animation, the foundation of all motion pictures, and practice techniques to create a short film. Workshop fee includes snacks and supplies plus a free DVD and film screening (with popcorn) next spring. Cost is $8 members, $12 nonmembers. Advance registration and payment required. Register at 513-684-4524 or www.taftmuseum.org/familiescreate.htm
Life
Suburban Life
November 11, 2009
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Hear what some of your friends think of you
Don’t let air duct cleaners clean you out A local woman says she now regrets ever responding to an ad for air duct cleaning. Although the price in the ad sounded good, she says she had no idea what she was getting herself into. What happened to her should be a cautionary tale for everyone. Nicole Smith of Fort Thomas says she now realizes she should have double-checked before agreeing to more and more duct cleaning after responding to an ad. “It said they would clean 14 vents and one return for $49.95. I was like, ‘They’re not that dirty, just kind of sweep it through and get it out of there,’ ” she said. Smith said when the serviceman arrived things were different. “He even refused to clean the ducts because he said they had to have something done. He wouldn’t do it, he said he had to treat it first,” she said. Smith ended up agreeing to a host of things. “It was treatment for a sanitizer to control germs, bacteria and feces, and a product to control mold, mildew and fungus,” she said. That, plus a whole lot more, came to $1,000. After the serviceman left, friends and other companies she contacted all raised questions about the air duct cleaning – including whether she really had
mold as the serviceman claimed. So, she called and requested a refund, but it was denied. “They said because they had already done the treatment they put it through,” said Smith. I showed Smith the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommendation about duct cleaning. It said duct cleaning has never been shown to actually prevent health problems. “I really wish I would have read this beforehand,” Smith told me. The EPA said much of the dirt and dust in air ducts simply adheres to the duct surfaces and does not necessarily enter the living space. So, it said, cleaning should be considered for only severe cases of mold, dust and debris. The EPA also said, “Pollutants that enter the home both from outdoors and indoor activities such as cooking, cleaning, smoking or just moving around can cause greater exposure to contaminants than dirty air ducts.” I contacted the company Smith had hired, explained how it failed to give her three days in which to cancel, as required by law, and the company has now given Smith all her money back. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at
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William Sloane Coffin said, “The first of the four cardinal virtues of the Roman Catholic Church is ‘prudentia,’ which basically means damn good thinking. Christ came to take away our sins, not our minds.” Yes, prudence takes damn good thinking – not merely egotistically deciding what fits my agenda. If we develop prudence, it usually comes from the widest possible observation and experience of human behavior, understanding what constitutes psychological health, and a conscientious awareness of the general moral principles with which God has imbued mankind. Prudence has little correlation with book learning. Some people seem to develop it more readily, some otherwise intelligent persons appear slow to catch on, and geniuses may be totally deficient. Making prudent choices is often laborious, yet the complexities of life make it ever more necessary. Thomas Aquinas claimed that the central moral virtue was prudence. While love is the underlying motive for moral action, the essence of moral judgment itself is the astute and wise judgment we exercise by sifting through all the alternatives presented
by the concrete world. And since the alternatives are often so complex, wise judgment is itself a skill and constitutes the virtue called prudence. So, if you hear some
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If, in your absence, some friends of yours said you were one of the most prudent people they knew – would you feel complimented or criticized? Prudence sounds a lot like “prude,” doesn’t it? So, are you offended? What is prudence, and what does it mean to be prudent? Prudence is the first of four virtues traditionally named as the most important in the ethical order. As far back as Plato and Aristotle the virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance have been praised. In “A Concise Dictionary of Theology,” Gerald Collins S. J. says that prudence “entails the capacity to translate general norms and ideals into practice.” A Christian prudence is more than a mere shrewdness to win your case or avoid harsh consequences. It’s more similar to an innate common sense. Prudence is the intellectual ability to choose the right means toward a worthy end. You know how often we struggle with puzzling questions of how to spend our money, where to direct our time, how to handle the competing demands of our lives, how to settle differences, etc. A student may wrestle
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Suburban Life
November 11, 2009
Community | Life
An easy beef stir fry, a colorful Jell-O dessert Whenever I’m out and about, someone will come up and mention the column. It keeps me aware of what you want. A few weeks ago I got an unusual request for easy, healthy meals. Now that part of the request is n o t unusual, but the f e l l o w who asked is a bit unusual in that he Rita has some Heikenfeld ties to a p r e t t y Rita’s kitchen important “person.” Father Rob Waller, pastor at St. Andrew’s in Milford, needed healthier recipes “a bachelor like me could make.” I sent him some and I’m thinking that my little favor might result in Father Rob putting in a good word for me with the “right people.” If you have easy recipes
for folks like Father Rob, please share.
Rita’s easy stir-fry beef with green onions and tomatoes
If you want, add a handful of snow peas or bean sprouts with tomatoes and onions. 1 pound or less flank steak, thinly sliced across grain 1 ⁄4 cup or more to taste, soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 4 tomatoes cut into wedges (if they’re big, use 2) 1 bunch green onions, sliced thin Canola or peanut oil H o t cooked rice More soy if desired Combine beef, soy and cornstarch. Marinate anywhere from five minutes to a day. Film bottom of large skil-
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Velma Papenhaus’ three-layer holiday paradise Jell-O loaf
Funny how far a friendship can take you. Dick Herrick, a Mason reader, and I have been friends since we met at Alvey Ferguson, a conveyor company in Oakley, eons ago. I was a bilingual secretary and Dick was an interning college student. Dick’s former neighbors, the Papenhauses, have been close friends of his family for many years. That friendship and this column led Velma to me with her favorite Jell-O recipe . “Red on bottom, white in middle and green on top. Very colorful for holidays,” she said. I think Velma should invite Dick and me over to enjoy a big plateful! Velma
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First layer:
1 pkg. cherry Jell-O, 4 serving size 13⁄4 cups very hot water 1 cup chopped apple Mix Jell-O and water until Jell-O dissolves, stir in apple, and pour in casserole. Let gel before pouring on layer No. 2.
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1 pkg. lemon Jell-O, 4 serving size 6 oz. cream cheese, softened 13⁄4 cups pineapple juice and water (pineapple juice comes from pineapple used in layer No. 3. Pour juice into measuring cup and fill with water to make 13⁄4 cups. Heat until very hot). 1 cup chopped nuts
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Can you help?
• Withrow High chess pie. M. Miles remembers the chess pie at Withrow High in the 1960s. “The version served now is not the same as was served in Cincinnati Public schools back then. The original pie didn’t contain cornstarch.” • Spaghetti Factory’s linguine with clam sauce. For Della, Bellevue, Ky. “The best – any ideas how it was made?” • Mullane’s soft taffy. For Liza Sunnenberg, a Wyoming reader. “Years ago in Cincinnati, there was a candy company named Mullane’s Taffy. They had two kinds: opaque, like you see all around; the other was rather translucent and just a wee bit softer. The company disappeared and I
Mullane’s
My editor, Lisa Mauch, is my best researcher. Here's what she found on the Web regarding Mullane’s: • In 1848, William and Mary Mullane opened a small store in the West End and began selling taffy and molasses candy. (Cincinnati Magazine) • In the 1940s, Mullane’s operated a tea shop/restaurant in the arcade of the Carew Tower. Eventually the restaurant closed and was sold, but the name Mullane's was retained and a small restaurant by that name operated on Race Street between Seventh and Eighth streets until 2004. (Ancestry.com) • In 1959, George and Marilyn Case purchased the 111-year-old Mullane Taffy Company, which shipped its goodies all over the world, and moved it to larger quarters in Norwood. (Billboard Magazine). would love to know how to make the translucent taffy or purchase it.” Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Education
Change a life – Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation needs. Call 621READ. Cincinnati Reads – a volunteer tutoring program working with K-4 students in Cincinnati Public Schools. Volunteers receive free training to work one-on-one with children who are struggling to read. Call 621-7323 or e-mail Jayne Martin Dressing, jdressing@lngc.org. Clermont 20/20 – and its college access program, Clermont Educational Opportunities, offer a mentoring program that matches adults to work with a group of high school students from local high schools. Volunteers are needed to become mentors to help students stay in school and prepare to graduate with a plan for their next step. Call Terri Rechtin at 753-9222 or 673-3334 (cell) or e-mail mentor@clermont2020.org for more information. Granny’s Garden School – Volunteers needed from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays to work on behind-thescenes projects. Volunteers also needed to help with developing Web pages. Call 489-7099; Granny’s Hands-on Gardening Club is looking for new gardeners, to work with garden manager Suellyn Shupe. Experienced gardeners, come to share your expertise and enjoy the company of other gardeners while supporting the Granny’s Garden School program times: 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The school is located at the Loveland Primary and Elementary, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. E-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development – Volunteers are needed for Adult Basic and Literacy Education classes and English to Speakers of Other Language classes.There are numerous sites and times available for volunteering. The next training sessions are 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4. Call 6125830. Inktank – Group looking for volunteers to help children and adults
Entertainment
Business Volunteers for the Arts – BVA is accepting applications from business professionals with at least three years experience, interested in volunteering their skills within the arts community. Projects average six to eight months in length and can range from marketing or accounting to Web design or planning special events. A one-day training program is provided to all accepted applicants. Call 871-2787. Center for Independent Living Options – Seeking volunteers to staff Art Beyond Boundaries, gallery for artists with disabilities. Volunteers needed noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 2412600. Cincinnati Museum Center – Needs volunteers to work in all three museums, the Cincinnati History Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science and the Cinergy Children’s Museum, and special exhibits. Call 287-7025.
Health care
American Diabetes Association – Seeks volunteers in its area office located downtown for clerical support, filling requests for educational materials from phone requests, data entry, special events support and coordinating the Health Fair. Call 759-9330. American Heart Association – Volunteers needed to assist with the American Heart Association’s cause campaigns, Power to End Stroke, Go Red For Women, Start!, and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Assignments include clerical work, event specific duties and community outreach. Contact the American Heart Association at 281-4048 or e-mail ray.meyer@heart.org. Bethesda North Hospital – Seeks volunteer musicians for music therapy, featuring soothing music. Call 871-0783 or e-mail bnxmusic@fuse.net. Also openings for volunteers in various areas. Call 745-1164. Captain Kidney Educational Program – Needs volunteers one or more mornings or afternoons a month during the school year to educate children in first through sixth grades about kidney function and disease. Training provided. Call 961-8105. Clermont Recovery Center – Needs volunteers to fill positions on the board of trustees. Clermont County residents interested in the problem of alcohol or drug abuse, especially persons in long-term recovery and their family members, are encouraged to apply. Contact Barbara Adams Marin, CQI manager and communications coordinator, at 735-8123 or, Kim King, administrative assistant at 735-8144. Crossroads Hospice – Seeking volunteers to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Call 793-5070. Destiny Hospice – is seeking caring and compassionate people to make a difference in the life of a person living with terminal illness. No special skills or experience needed; simply a willingness to help provide comfort and support. Orientation is scheduled to fit the volunteer’s schedule. Opportunities are available throughout the Cincinnati, Middletown and Butler
County area. Contact Anne at 554-6300, or ababcock@destinyhospice.com. Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care – is seeking volunteers in all Greater Cincinnati communities. Evercare provides care for those facing end-of-life issues and personal support to their families. Volunteers needed to visit with patients and/or assist in administrative and clerical tasks. Volunteers may provide care wherever a patient resides, whether in a private home or nursing facility. Call 1-888-866-8286 or 682-4055. Heartland Hospice – is seeking people with an interest in serving terminally ill clients and their families. Volunteers are needed for special projects such as crochet, knitting, making cards and lap robes, as well as making visits to patients. Training is provided to fit volunteers’ schedules. Call Jacqueline at 731-6100, and Shauntay 8315800 for information. Hospice of Southwest Ohio – Seeks volunteers to help in providing hospice services, Call 770-0820, ext. 111 or e-mail ajones@hswo.org. Hoxworth Blood Center – Hoxworth is recruiting people to help during community blood drives and blood donation centers in the area. Positions include: Blood drive hosts, greeters, blood donor recruiters and couriers. Call Helen Williams at 558-1292 or helen.williams@uc.edu. The Jewish Hospital – 4777 E. Galbraith Road, Kenwood, needs adult volunteers to assist at the front window in the pharmacy and also to assist with clerical duties, sorting patient mail, etc. They also need volunteers to assist staff in the family lounge and information desk and a volunteer is also needed in the Cholesterol Center, 3200 Burnet Ave., to perform clerical duties. Shifts are available 9 a.m.7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers receive a free meal ticket for each day he or she volunteers four or more hours, plus free parking. Call 686-5330. The hospital also needs adult volunteers to assist MRI staff and technologists at the reception desk of the Imaging Department in the Medical Office Building, located across from the hospital at 4750 East Galbraith Road. Volunteers are also needed to assist staff in the family lounge and at the information desk in the main hospital. Shifts are available Monday through Friday. Call 686-5330. Mercy Hospital Anderson – Seeks volunteers for the new patient services team, the Patient Partner Program. This team will provide volunteers with the opportunity to interact directly with the patients on a non-clinical level. Volunteers will receive special training in wheelchair safety, infection control, communication skills, etc. The volunteers will assist in the day-today non clinical functions of a nursing unit such as reading or praying with the patient; playing cards or watching TV with the patient; helping the patient select meals; running an errand; cutting the patient’s food. Call the Mercy Hospital Anderson Volunteer Department at 624-4676 to inquire about the Patient Partner Program. Wellness Community – Provides free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Volunteers needed to work at special events, health fairs, bulk mailings and other areas. Visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org and click on “volunteer” to sign up. Call 791-4060, ext. 19.
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Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati – Seeking volunteer campaign assistant to plan workplace employee giving campaigns and campaign project support volunteers to assist with campaigns. Call 475-0475 or e-mail info@cintishares.org. No experience necessary – Seeking volunteers to help with autism program based on the book “SonRise” by Barry Neil-Kaufman. No experience necessary. Call 2311948. SCORE-Counselors to America’s Small Business – A non-profit association seeking experienced business people to counsel others who are or wish to go into business. Call 684-2812 or visit www.scorechapter34.org. Tristate Volunteers – For adults of all ages, supporting some of the best-known events in the area. Call 766-2002, ext. 4485, visit www.tristatevolunteers.org or email info@tristatevolunteers.org. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary– The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary supports the U.S. Coast Guard (MSD Cincinnati) in Homeland Security, marine environmental protection, radio watch standing and Marine events, such as Tall Stacks and the WEBN Fireworks all without pay. They also teach Ohio Boating Safety, boating/seamanship and give free boat safety checks per the Ohio, Kentucky or Indian regulations. To volunteer, call 554-0789 or e-mail grutherford100@hot-
mail.com. Youth In Planning – Teen volunteers needed for network project to inform communities about public planning. Visit www.OurTownPage.com or e-mail YouthInPlanning@cinci.rr.com.
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Anderson Senior Center – needs volunteers to teach computer courses in the evening. Computer sessions in basic computer instruction, intermediate computer instruction run once a week for five weeks. Instructors are also needed to teach one time classes of buying on ebay, digital photo, simple excel. The center has a baby grand piano and is in need of someone to play from 10:3011:30 a.m. Call Libby Feck at 4743100. Clermont Senior Services – invites area residents to get to know seniors in their communities by engaging in the Meals-on-Wheels and Friendly Neighbors/Shoppers programs. Volunteer opportunities are available in the Milford, Loveland, Union and Miami townships, Owensville, and Batavia Township. Call volunteer coordinator Sharon Brumagem at 536-4060. Meals on wheels – Seeks volunteers to deliver meals for Sycamore Senior Center’s program in the Loveland, Blue Ash, Indian Hill, Montgomery, Sycamore Township, Symmes Township and West Chester areas. Call 984-1234 or 686-1013. To volunteer in Mount Washington or Anderson Township, call 474-3100.
Social Services
American Cancer Society – Seeks volunteers for office help, assistance in resale shop, new recruits for the Young Professionals group, Relay For Life team captains, cancer survivors to help with support groups and more. Call 1-888ACS-OHIO. Cincinnati Association for the Blind – Seeks volunteers in all areas, especially drivers available during the day. Weekend and evening hours also available. Call at 4874217. Clovernook Center for the Blind – contact Charlene Raaker, coordinator of volunteer services at 5222661 or craaker@clovernook.org for volunteer opportunities. Council on Child Abuse – Looking for volunteers who care about babies and their families. Volunteers will reinforce positive ways to manage infant crying and distribute information on the dangers of shaking babies. Call 936-8009. The Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Division of the March of Dimes – needs office volunteers. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday, at 10806 Kenwood Road in Blue Ash. Contact Carol Panko at cpanko@marchofdimes.com or call 769-3588. Inter Parish Ministry has a variety of volunteer jobs available – work in the Choice Pantry, help in the office, organize and sort clothing for client families or help with special events. Also needs volunteers to assist with its Elder Ministry program at a local nursing home. Volunteers help residents play bingo on Monday afternoons for about an hour. Contact Connie at 561-3932 or visit www.interparish.org for more information. Lighthouse Youth Services – needs volunteer receptionist/development assistant three to five days a week in the morning. The development assistant will answer phones, greet visitors, manage the front
desk, assist with mailings and other responsibilities as requested. Call Tynisha Worthy at 487-7151, e-mail volunteer@lys.org. The office is at 1501 Madison Road, second floor. Outreach Programs – Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Programs of Cincinnati Inc. provides community education, referrals, interventions, assessments, short-term counseling, advocacy, training, community outreach and substance abuse prevention training. Call 636-5459. ProKids – ProKids trains volunteers to become CASAs – Court Appointed Special Advocates. Each CASA is assigned to a foster child, making sure the child is safe, that the child’s needs are met, and helping each child move into a safe, permanent and nurturing home. Most CASAs spend two to four hours a week on their case. Contact Glenna Miller at 281-2000, Ext. 101 or gmiller@prokidscasa.org. Visit www.prokids.org. St. Joseph Home – Opportunities available evenings and weekends to work with children and young adults with disabilities. Call 5632520, ext. 117.
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Cincinnati Zoo & 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.
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Café Chabad is back with Coffee Emporium On Saturday evening Nov. 21, Cincinnati Jewish adults are invited to enjoy a delightful evening of gourmet kosher coffee, imported Israeli pastries and classic Chassidic stories – Café Chabad style. Held at Chabad Jewish Center in Blue Ash, Coffee Emporium will be onsite with a full menu of their artisan roasted coffees and fine teas. In the spirit of the conclusion of Shabbat, Chassidic stories will masterfully told by the entertaining
Rabbi Areyah Kaltmann, director and spiritual leader of the Schottenstein Chabad House, Columbus. Coffee Emporium hand selects the world’s most delightful coffees from family-owned farms all over the globe. Their artisan roaster roasts the coffee beans in small batches, and his careful attention to an optimum roast honors both the farmer’s skill and the unique flavor qualities inherent to the bean. Coffee Emporium is
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eager to introduce you to the finest tasting coffees this world has to offer. “We look forward to having a relaxing couple’s night out at Cafe Chabad,” said Marla Cohen. “We continue to meet more members of the community over great food and drinks. The entertainment is top notch!” “We had a fun evening of great live entertainment and the all you can eat Mexican buffet was delicious. Best of all it gave us a chance to catch up with old friends and meet new people. We are looking forward to the upcoming Café Chabad with Coffee Emporium,” said Seena Rubenstein. Café Chabad is a series of social events for Cincinnati Jewish adults. Held several times throughout the year,
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1. Pledge of Allegiance to the United Sates of America 2. Cincinnati public premier showing of PRISONERS- a Polish film with English subtitles - a documentary of of 7 women imprisoned for up to 10 years for expressing thoughts supporting the Solidarity movement in Communist Poland/ Socialist/Marxist Poland 1981. 3. Presentation: Marxism in Russia 1813 to Progressive Democracy and Social Justice in America 2009. Presented by Roger Titkemeyer 4. Free Wine Tasting
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REUNIONS Goshen High School Class of 1979 – is having its 30 year class reunion Saturday, Nov. 21, at Valley Vineyards, 2276 E. US 22 and 3, Morrow, Ohio. Meet and greet is from 6-7 p.m. Dinner and DJ is from 7-11 p.m. No charge for meet and greet. Dinner and DJ is $30 per person. Make checks payable to Goshen High School
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each Café Chabad features delicious food, great entertainment and the opportunity to socialize with new and old friends. Space is limited and past events have been sold out. This event is co-sponsored by Chozen Chocolates. Café Chabad with Coffee Emporium will take place from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. It will be held at Chabad Jewish Center, 3977 Hunt Road, Blue Ash. The entrance fee for the evening, which includes all coffees and pastries, is $12 per person paid by Nov. 12, $15 after Nov. 12 or $72 sponsor. For adults only. For reservations and more information, visit www.ChabadBA.com or call 793-5200.
Class of 1979, P.O. Box 27, Lebanon, Ohio 45036, c/o Debi Wallace. For questions, Contact Kim Cook at 967-1169, Debi Wallace at 673-1973, Diana Mohring at ddetmering@cinci.rr.com, Denise McFadden at denisemc09@yaloo.com, Nina Ross at 545-6289 or rosspologirl@hotmail.com, or Tim Johnson at 824-2353, or jt.johnson.1@hotmail.com. Our Lady of Victory Class of 1974 – is having its 35th reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at St. Simon Church, Fr. Plagge Hall. Cost is $25 per person or $45 couple. Beer, wine, snacks and food will be available. Classmates that need to be located: Bruce Bruno, Paula Dietrich, Kim Meier,
and Mary Ann Owens McCrillis. RSVP no later than Nov. 1 to any one of the following: Denise Emmett: 702-9077, Karen Wuebbling Sutthoff 738-4138, Kim Lynch Breitenbach 484-4913, Mary Pat McQuaide 922-8021, Suzette Brucato Timmer 9227085, or visit the class’ reunion page at www.facebook.com. St. Dominic Class of 1988 – reunion is being rescheduled for the fall at a date and place to be determined. E-mail Angela (Fischer) Seiter at angelaseiter@hotmail.com for information. Princeton High School Class of 1970 – will have its 40th reunion on June 25 and 26. A buffet is planned for 7-11 p.m., Friday June 25, at
Raffel’s Banquet Hall in Evendale. The class will also meet from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Sharon Woods, on Saturday, June 26, at Cardinal Crest camp site for a cookout. All classmates should contact Jim Young at jyoung4256@yahoo.com or Janice (Renner) Wilkins at Janice.Wilkins@hamiltonmrdd.org. Talawanda High School classes of 1964 and 1965 – are having a 45th reunion for 1965 and 46th reunion for 1964, July 23, 24 and 25, in Oxford, Ohio. Specific planning will take place in November, but initial contacts can be made to Alice Anderson Wedding at aj2mydad@yahoo.com, on facebook.com, or at 831-0336. Anyone is welcome to help plan.
Three local synagogues collaborate on movie night Three local Jewish congregations, Ohav Shalom, B’Nai Tzedek and Beit Chaverim, will sponsor a movie night Saturday, Nov. 14. The event will take place at Ohav Shalom, 8100 Cornell Road in Sycamore Township, and will start at 6:30 p.m. with a Havdalah service. Following the service, attendees will be able to choose from two movies: “Arranged,” or “Walk on Water.” “Arranged” is the story of Rachel, an Orthodox Jew, and Nosira, a Muslim of Syrian origin. Both are young teachers at a public school in Brooklyn and both are going through the process of getting “arranged” marriages. The film, which has won
numerous awards, touches on a wide variety of themes including traditional values vs. contemporary values and Jewish-Muslim relations. The second movie choice, “Walk on Water,” is an action flick, which follows Israeli characters, including a Mossad assassin, to Berlin, as an assignment forces them to confront the role of the past in the lives of young Israelis and young Germans. The film touches on a wide range of themes including the lingering effects of Nazism and the Holocaust. The soundtrack features contemporary offerings from a number of artists, including Bruce Springsteen. Following each movie,
discussion leaders will engage audiences in an optional dialogue about the themes and questions raised by each movie. Light refreshments and the awarding of raffle prizes, as well as social time will conclude the evening. Movie night costs $6 per person, including the films and refreshments. Contact 489-3399 or 984-3303 for further information. Movie night will be the first of three such evenings designed to provide the community with the opportunity to watch Jewish themed movies and to discuss them afterwards. This event is part of a developing three congregational collaboration to provide innovative adult education programming to the entire community.
Tour the world through Elderhostel Elderhostel: Adventures in Lifelong Learning will be featured when Northern Hills Synagogue – Congregation B’nai Avraham presents its next HaZaK program for seniors Wednesday, Nov. 18. The program will take place at the Synagogue, at 5714 Fields Ertel Road, between Interstate 71 and Snider Road, and begin at noon. Lunch will be served Elderhostel is the world’s largest not-for-profit educational organization for adults. Elderhostel offers more than 8,000 learning
adventures every year, in all 50 states and in over 90 countries around the world. Speaking on behalf of Elderhostel will be Glenn Bathalter. Bathalter has led many Elderhostel seminars and serves as an Elderhostel Ambassador, sharing the enriching opportunities of the program with senior groups. “HaZaK” is an acronym, with the letters standing for the Hebrew words “Hakhma” (wisdom), “Ziknah” (maturity), and “Kadima” (forward).
The HaZaK programs are for adults 55 and older, and are open to the entire community. At the Nov. 18 program, Northern Hills HaZaK will recognize Helen Kaplan and Nelson Weiss, Northern Hills members who reside at Cedar Village and participated in the recent Cedar Village mission to Israel. There is no charge for the program and lunch, but donations are greatly appreciated. For reservations or more information, please call the Synagogue office at 931-6038.
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RELIGION “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 561-4220. 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.
Church of God of Prophecy
The church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible Study is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 8105 Beech Ave., Deer Park; 793-7422.
Church of the Saviour United Methodist
Mission Maniacs (children kindergarten-sixth grades) will meet from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. Memory candles will be made for families that have lost loved ones during the year. Hannah Circle will go to The Sherman House Restaurant & Inn (Batesville, Ind.) for lunch Tuesday, Nov. 17. Depart from the church at 9:30 a.m. and return by 2 p.m. Call the church for details. Mother/Daughter Circle will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, in the church kitchen to make gingerbread houses. Call the church to make a reservation. Watch for Cookies and Santa from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The event features games, crafts, clowns, refreshments and have your picture taken with Santa. It is free. 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.cos-umc.org.
Connections Christian Church
The church has contemporary worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The church is hosting “Life’s Healing Choices for Women,” a one-day conference with Sandra Morgenthal PCC, S, CCFC, RN, of Professional Pastoral-Counseling Institute, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. She will share on topics that are pertinent to women’s needs for this day in society. Topics include: Nurturing Relationship Skills, Answers for Anxiety and Depression, Compassion for Grief and Loss, and Caring Like Christ in Culture. There is a fee of $15 per person for the day. Included in the cost of registration is a copy of the book “Life’s Healing Choices,” a catered lunch and child care. Registration is required by Nov. 6. Call 791-8348 or e-mail marcia@connectionscc.org. The church is at 7421 East Galbraith Road, Madeira; 791-8348.
Epiphany United Methodist Church
Worship times are: Contemporary worship at 5 p.m. Saturdays, contemporary worship at 9 a.m. Sundays and traditional worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The church will host DivorceCare at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings beginning Dec. 2. If you have, or are going through a divorce, this class, led by Tom Kyle and April Office, offers hope and healing. Make your reservation by contacting Pastor Lisa, 677-9866. ext. 202. The church is at 6635 LovelandMiamiville Road, Loveland; 6779866.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
The church is hosting Scrapbooking from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. nearly every third Monday. Free childcare is provided. You must register by 5 p.m. Friday before the Monday event. For more information, call the church at 891-1700. The dates are: 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.
Loveland Presbyterian Church
All youth groups now meet at 6 p.m. every Sunday night beginning with supper, a short worship service and group sessions. The church is at 360 Robin Ave., Loveland; 683-2525; www.LPCUSA.org.
Loveland United Methodist
The new service times are 8:30 to 9:20 a.m. for the Traditional Service, 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. for the Contemporary Service and Sunday School and 11 a.m. to noon for the Blended Service and Sunday School. Membership At Loveland UMC – The first step is to attend an “Explore LUMC Breakfast,” where you’ll have an opportunity to learn more about Loveland UMC. Childcare is provided. Breakfast is held 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Join the United Methodist Women from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. the first Thursday morning of each month for UMW, a time of fellowship, devotion and ministry at LUMC. The purpose of the UMW is “to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.” The church is at 10975 S. Lebanon Road, Loveland; 683-1738.
Madeira-Silverwood Presbyterian Church
The church will celebrate the Advent season with a “Breakfast in Bethlehem” from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. The cost is $5 and includes materials for crafts. A photographer will be available to take family photos. Reservations are required. Call 791-4470. The church is at 8000 Miami Ave., Madeira; 791-4470.
Montgomery Community Church
The church has a new contemporary worship service from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. The services will feature contemporary worship music in a relaxed atmosphere with biblical teaching that will resonate with the fast-paced lifestyles that many of us find ourselves in today.
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, 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
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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
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
EVANGELICAL COVENANT
3850 E. Galbraith, Deer Park Next to Dillonvale Shopping Ctr www.TrinityCincinnati.org 791-7631 Worship Service - 10:00AM Sunday School - 10:15AM Pastor Randy Wade Murphy
Sunday Service 10:30am Cincinnati Country Day School 272-5800 www.horizoncc.com
Indian Hill Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 www.indianhillchurch.org Sunday Worship 8am & 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am Youth 7 & 8th grade 9:15am Youth 9 & 12th grade 11:45am Phone 561-6805 Fax 561-0894
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.
New Church of Montgomery
The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m., Sundays and Divine Providence Study Group the first four Sundays of the month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The church is located at 9035 E. Kemper Road, Montgomery; 4899572.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Worship times: 5 p.m. Saturdays; 8,
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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
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(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
9:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays. Silent Auction to benefit POPKids pre-school will run Friday, Nov. 13, through Thursday, Nov. 19. Prior years’ auctions included event tickets, vacation homes, sports memorabilia and personal services. Pre-Teen Bowling is from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Eastgate Lanes for all fifth and sixth graders. The cost is $8. Participants must sign up at the church and must complete the POP Activity Permission Form. Senior Out to Lunch Bunch meets at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at G. Bailey’s at the corner of Fields Ertel and Montgomery. Call church to make reservations. Women’s Ministry on Saturday, Nov. 21, will be a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer. This will not be a group meeting, but a coordinated
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individual prayer event in which women will join together in prayer in their individual homes, committing to prayer during the hours between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Thanksgving Eve Worship is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, to give thanks by gathering around the Word and Holy Communion. Popcorks celebrate Christmas at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Club House at Heritage Green. The theme will be “Celebrate Christmas” featuring wines that can be served during the holiday season. Call the church for reservations. Women’s Christmas Breakfast: Celebrate the Christmas season with a pot luck breakfast. A craft will be offered. Sign up at church. The church is at 101 South Lebanon Road, Loveland; 683-4244.
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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
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Building Homes Relationships & Families Sundays 9:15am & 10:45am
8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Finding God Through Jack and Jill: When the Well Runs Dry"
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Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor
8221 Miami Rd. (corner of Galbraith)
513-891-8181
NEW 9:30am Service -Innovative & High energy
Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery PASTOR JONATHAN KOLLMANN
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HARTZELL UMC
8999 Applewood Dr Blue Ash 891 8527
(off Larchview, off Plainfield at Cross County Hwy.) email: hartzell-umc@fuse.net Sunday School 9 AM & 10:30 AM Sunday Worship 9 AM & 10:30 AM Child Care provided 10:30AM
Rev. Robert Roberts, Pastor
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
Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Loveland High School, off of Rich Rd. 683-1556 www.northstarvineyard.org
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vineyard eastgate community church Located @ 1005 Old S.R. 74 (@ Tealtown Rd. in Eastgate)
Sunday Services 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 AM
513.753.1993 vineyardeastgate.org
Traditonal Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00am www.stpaulcommunityumc.org
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NON-DENOMINATIONAL NorthStar Vineyard
7515 Forest Rd. at Beechmont Ave 231-4172
Sunday Worship 8am & 9:30am www.IndianHillChurch.org
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Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am INDIAN HILL Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 Phone 513-561-6805 Fax 513-561-0894
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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
NON-DENOMINATIONAL Connections Christian Church 7421 East Galbraith Cincinnati, OH 45243
Phone: 513-791-8348 • Fax: 513-791-5648
Jeff Hill • Minister
www.connectionscc.org Worship Service 10:30am Sunday School 9:15 am
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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
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 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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Dr. Peter McKenna is flanked by nurses Laura Johnson (left) and Beth Jacob during the luncheon. McKenna and VeinSolutions co-sponsored the event.
Flora Schwartz (left) of Cincy Designer Shoes, shows Symmes Township resident Marisela Amaya some of the shoes on display prior to the luncheon.
The Kindervelt No. 50 fashion show and luncheon filled the Kenwood Country Club in support of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. More than 250 local residents attended the event.
Clermont County: (513) 732-2277 (option 3) Hamilton County: (513) 345-8643 Kindervelt No. 50 member Gina Berry flashes a smile as she walks the runway during the fashion show.
Stylish fundraiser
Kindervelt No. 50, a group of Indian Hill women, recently conducted its annual luncheon and fashion show at Kenwood Country Club. The event featured local vendors, a silent auction, a raffle and a fashion show featuring group members and others showing off new items from various local shops. Lynette Wilder, publicity chair for the fashion show, said all the proceeds from the luncheon will go toward Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Division of Asthma Research. Wilder said last year’s fashion show brought in about $51,000, and the approximately 70 community groups combined raised $450,000 for the hospital. “I thought it was wonderful. I was very excited to see people come out and support Cincinnati Children’s Hospital,” said Sia Ruppert, a past president of the group and current citywide board member.
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Kindervelt No. 50 member Sheila Miller gets playful with the audience while posing on the runway.
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Shelley Poffenberger is all smiles before making her way down the runway as part of the annual fashion show for Kindervelt No. 50.
Kindervelt No. 50 member Sue Streit models an outfit during the fashion show.
Indian Hill residents Jane Wildman (left) and Paula Ott socialize with friends prior to the fashion show.
Chelsey Bieser strikes a pose on the catwalk during the Kindervelt No. 50 fashion show and luncheon.
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Susan Wright and Shelley Poffenberger strike a pose together on the runway during the fashion show.
Tamora More smiles as she struts down the runway near the conclusion of the fashion show, which benefited Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
Indian Hill residents Elizabeth Bieser (left), Sheila Miller (center, event chair) and Hyde Park resident Chelsey Bieser enjoy mingling with the crowd before the fashion show begins.
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Red Cross survey: Women taking swine flu more seriously than men A new American Red Cross poll shows that while concerns about exposure to the H1N1 (swine flu) virus remain high, women are more likely than men to make extra efforts to cover coughs and sneezes with tissue, wash their hands more carefully and use hand sanitizer more often. Since it was first identified in April, the H1N1 virus has been spreading across the country and the world. The new Red Cross survey of 1,005 adults in the U.S., which was completed Oct. 11, found that 22 percent said they know someone who has had the H1N1 virus. The survey found significant differences in how men and women have reacted to the threat of the H1N1 flu. The survey also found that vaccination is on the minds of women. The survey found that more women (35 percent) have gotten their seasonal flu shots this year than men (26 percent). At the same time, women are more concerned than men about the safety of the H1N1 vaccine, with 60 percent of women expressing concern to 44 percent of men.
Survey says A sampling of results from a Red Cross survey about swine, or H1N1, flu: Made an extra effort to cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue: Women – 83% Men – 67% Made an extra effort to clean surfaces at home or at work with disinfectant Women – 72% Men – 53% Started to use hand sanitizer more often Women – 66% Men – 50% Made an extra effort to avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth Women – 64% Men – 47%
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The survey also looked at how Americans are responding to H1N1 in the work place and found that in the past two months, in one in five households, someone has gone to work or school when they were sick. While 70 percent of Americans are confident that they could take time off
from work to care for someone with the flu, only 20 percent have actually talked to their supervisor about what happens if they need to take time off from work. Additional survey findings: • 78 percent started washing their hands more carefully and more often. • 63 percent are making an extra effort to clean surfaces at home or work with disinfectant. • 73 percent know what symptoms to look for that would tell them if their loved one needed to go to a hospital. As with any emergency, the Red Cross encourages people to prepare by getting an emergency kit, making a plan and being informed. The Cincinnati Area Chapter of the American Red Cross offers pandemic flu classes upon request. There is also a seasonal flu checklist which includes information on how to help lessen the spread of the flu virus as well as information on how to care for people with the flu. To schedule a class or receive more information about H1N1 and the seasonal flu call 792-4000 or visit www.cincinnati redcross.org.
ODOT study reveals dangerous deer accidents in urban, rural areas Updated safety statistics from the Ohio Department of Transportation reveal that motorists in both rural and urban regions of the state need to watch out for dangerous – and sometimes deadly – accidents involving deer-vehicle crashes. The concern is even greater as the seasons change from summer to fall, when the average number of deer-vehicle crashes typically jumps 200 percent from September to October. In 2008, there were a total of 24,582 deer-vehicle crashes reported in Ohio, resulting in six people killed and 1,127 injured. Nearly half of the accidents occurred between the beginning of October and the end of December. The ODOT safety study shows there were 5,176 accidents in November 2008 alone – roughly 172 accidents each day. The study also reveals that deer-vehicle crashes are not limited to rural areas of
the state. In fact, the total deer crashes were greatest in the Akron area (601 crashes in Summit County) and the Cincinnati area (593 crashes in Hamilton County) last year. In District 8, a total of 2,689 deer-vehicle crashes were reported in 2008, resulting in 123 injured. Because many deervehicle collisions go unreported to police and local authorities, the actual number of crashes throughout Ohio may be as high as 60,000 each year. Fewer daylight hours, combined with the increased movement of deer due to mating season and hunting season, increases the risk of collisions between deer and vehicles. ODOT advises motorists to use these driving tips to help avoid collisions with deer: • Watch for deer-crossing signs and drive with extreme caution, especially in the posted areas.
• If you see one deer near the road, expect that others will follow. • Watch for deer especially at dawn and after sunset. About 20 percent of these crashes occur in early morning, while more than half occur between 5 p.m. and midnight. • Always wear safety belts and drive at safe, sensible speeds for road conditions. If a vehicle strikes a deer, motorists should report the crash by calling local law enforcement, the sheriff’s department, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, or the Ohio Department of Natural Resources – even if there was no damage to the motorist’s vehicle. When deer-vehicle crashes occur, deer carcasses must be moved from the main roadway to prevent further accidents. In 2008, ODOT workers spent 30,060 hours handling 17,185 deer, at a cost to the state of $1.8 million.
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Gallery to munity who are without St. Vincent de Paul s c h e d u l e pick-ups and beds to sleep in at night or volunteers will be on-site a n s w e r have no at Macy’s to schedule questions. F o r kitchen table pick-ups. Tax receipts details about or chairs in will be provided when the St. Vinwhich to eat,” said Ruth Ann donated items are cent de Paul & Underhill, picked-up. All donated “Mattress Furniture general manitems will be distributed Drive,” conager, Macy’s Furniture to local neighbors in tact St. Vincent de Paul Gallery. need throughout Greater at 562“Macy’s Cincinnati. 8841, ext. associates are 225, or go to enthusiastic w w w. S V D about working with St. Vincent de Paul to Pcincinnati.org. St. Vincent de Paul provide a service to our customers and help the com- accepts donations of gentlymunity at the same time,” used clothing, household items, furniture and cars she said. The three-day event year-round at their six thrift would not be possible with- store locations. Call 421-CARE (2273) out the many St. Vincent de Paul volunteers who will be to schedule a pick-up of furat the Macy’s Furniture niture or vehicles.
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DEATHS
POLICE REPORTS
Ronald R. Moeller
Ronald R. Moeller, 71 of Western Hills died Nov. 2. Survived by wife of 46 years, Arleen Gleason Moeller; children, Tamara Moeller (Jeff) Johnston of All Saints Parish in Kenwood and Ronald R. (Lori) Moeller Jr.; grandchildren, Eric, Brian and Noah Johnston, and Alexis Moeller. Services were Nov. 5 at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church. Memorials to: American Diabetes Association, 644 Linn St., Cincinnati, ohio, 45203.
COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP
Ave., disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 8021 Beech Ave., Oct. 30. Lisa McLeod, 37, 4251 Glenway Ave., DUI/OVI refusal, Speeding, Missing headlight at East Galbraith Road, Nov. 3. Dana Marie Miller, 20, 4233 Matson Ave.e, underage consumption, disorderly conduct, Nov. 1. Shawn Andrews, 33, 6780 Kugler Mill Road, disorderly conduct at 4255 Hegner Ave., Nov. 1. John W. Reindl, 74, 9005 Decima St., driving under the influence, tags obstructed at 8208 York Street, Oct. 29. Paul Diebold, 53, 4737 Redmont Ave., disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, warrants at 4137 E. Galbraith Road, Nov. 1. Kimberley A. Gibson, 36, 4562 Matson Ave., disorderly conduct while intoxicated, Oct. 31.
Arrests/citations
Tracy Fraley, 27, 4434 Ridge View Ave., theft at 3430 Highland Ave., Oct. 17. Jamiel Saleem, 55, theft at 3240 Highland Ave., Oct. 16. Bonnie Smith, 39, 4434 Ridgenew Ave., theft at 3430 Highland Ave., Oct. 17.
Incidents/investigations Aggravated robbery
Victim threatened with gun to head and jewelry, purse of unknown value removed from vehicle at 5245 Ridge Road, Oct. 16.
Assault
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FIRE/EMS RUNS Sycamore Township Fire Department 911 calls from Sept. 30 to Oct. 17: Sept. 30, Montgomery, alarm activation Sept. 30, Kenwood, false call Oct. 4, Dearwester, fall Oct. 4, Galbraith, medical emergency Oct. 5, Paw Paw, CO incident Oct. 5, Paw Paw, CO poisoning Oct. 5, Montgomery, medical emergency Oct. 5, Frolic, medical emergency Oct. 5, Hosbrook, medical emergency Oct. 5, Owlwoods, medical emergency Oct. 6, Pine, alarm activation Oct. 6, Northlake, alarm activation Oct. 6, Reading, vehicle fire Oct. 6, Bayberry, CO alarm Oct. 6, Abbotsford, medical emergency Oct. 6, Montgomery, medical emergency Oct. 6, Myrtle, no patient contact Oct. 6, Dearwester, medical emergency Oct. 6, Hosbrook, medical emergency Oct. 6, Michael, medical emergency Oct. 7, Weil, structure fire
Victim struck at 5630 Viewpointe, Oct. 11.
Burglary
Residence entered and saws valued at $1,257 removed at 5385 Ridge Road, Oct. 22.
Incidents/investigations Criminal damaging
Unauthorized use of motor vehicle
Tires slashed at 7132 Delaware Ave., Oct. 28.
Vehicle used without consent at 6823 Buckingham Place, Oct. 23.
Disorderly conduct while intoxicated
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Reported at 4270 Matson Ave., Oct. 31. Reported at 4233 Matson Ave., Nov. 1.
Arrests/citations
Offenses involving underage
Michael Hopkins, 25, 7547 Juler
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Reported at 4233 Matson Aven., Nov. 1.
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Incidents/investigations Criminal damage
Paint balls broke windows at 7226 Iuka, Oct. 16. Vehicle spray painted at 6025 Cherokee Drive, Oct. 17. Vehicle and mailbox spray painted at 6134 Cherokee, Oct. 17. Roof spray painted at 7421 E. Galbraith, Oct. 24.
SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations
Donald Quzogfly, 47, 9886 Feldors
• Columbia Township: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Simon L. Leis, sheriff; Sgt. Peter Enderle. Call 683-3444. • Deer Park: Michael Schlie, chief. Call 7918056. • Madeira: Frank Maupin, chief. Call 272-4214. • Sycamore Township, 792-7254.
Drive, domestic violence at 8986 Feldors Drive, Oct. 20. David Hiatt, no age given, 4611 Belleview Ave., operating vehicle intoxicated at Lancaster Ave. and Sycamore Road, Oct. 12.
Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering
Reported at Montgomery Road, Oct. 12.
Burglary
Residence entered at 8359 Lake Ave., Oct. 21.
Criminal damaging
Signs and flags damaged at 4312 Sycamore Road, Oct. 25. Vehicle tire damaged at 8358 Lake Ave., Oct. 24.
Identity fraud
Reported at 6439 Stoneham Place, Oct. 22.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP
2917 Losantiridge Ave.: Barbour Vincent J. to Cincy Holdings LLC; $25,000. 2917 Losantiridge Ave.: Barbour Vincent J. to Cincy Holdings LLC; $25,000. 3897 Miami Run: Dinneny Margaret to Hatcher Arthur A. Tr & Joan R.
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4022 St Johns Terrace: Stentz Kevin J. to Kent Krista N.; $108,500. 4306 Webster Ave.: Cicak Michael D. to Kelly Mark A.; $125,500. 4339 Glenway Ave.: Elsasser Norma E. to Jackson Margurite; $136,000. 7530 Blue Ash Road: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Blust
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6258 Lakota Drive: Dodd Edwin R. Tr & Barbara L. Tr to Finke Matthew D.; $235,000. 7254 Osceola Drive: Elsbernd Stephen A. Tr to Ladrigan Carol J. Tr; $40,000. 7440 Wood Meadow Drive: Telcioglu Secil & Yvon Crozet to Musekamp George H. & Anne; $450,000.
SILVERTON
3824 Woodford Road: Bell Jimmie L. & Sherry A. to Federal National Mortgage Association; $94,000. 3830 Broadlawn Circle: Bittner Adam L. to Smith Joshua & Ashley
Young; $133,500. 3909 Gatewood Lane: Reith Andy D. to Beischel Joseph W.; $125,000.
SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP
11946 Second Ave.: Horn Jerri to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesot N.A.; $36,000. 12178 Cedarbreaks Lane: Dorsey Leslie A. to Metz Matthew C. & Cara L.; $154,000. 3886 Mantell Ave.: Otoole Daniel M. to Fingerman Mollie L.; $140,000. 3917 Larchview Drive: Vetorino Mark G. & Jane A. to Rupert Andrew M.; $144,500. 4041 Belfast Ave.: Martin Melissa Dawn & Michael D. Landis to Mid-
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The B&B consists of a log building constructed of logs dating back to 1788, yet is complete will modern amenities. There are three rooms available, each with a queen bed and private bath. The Rooster’s Nest is a perfect place to relax and enjoy a break from busy routines. Walk on the 25 acres of woodlands, fish in the 1.25 acre stocked pond, curl up with a book or sit outside by the campfire. Breakfast is served in the spacious gathering room overlooking the pond while birds and squirrels entertain at the feeders. Innkeepers Sally and Dave White promise to tantalize your taste buds with scrumptious dishes like Rooster Egg Bake, Rhode Island Red Stuffed French Toast, Chanticleer Bananas & Ice Cream or Banty Fruit Parfait along with freshly baked breads, juice and coffee. The Inn’s convenient location allows guests to experience all that Adams County has to offer.
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, FL Book now for Jan/Feb Special to be in this wonderful Paradise! Great fall rates, $499/week. 513-236-5091 ww.beachesndreams.net
BeautifulBeach.com leads you to NW Florida’s Beach Vacation Rentals along the beaches of South Walton. Luxurious gulf-front homes, seaside condos and cottages. Dune Allen Realty, 50 yrs of excellent service and accommodations. 888-267-2121 or visit www.BeautifulBeach.com
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Purses valued at $14,000 removed at 7801 U.S. 22, Oct. 12. Computer valued at $1,600 removed at 7875 Montgomery Road, Oct. 20. GPS valued at $200 removed at 7875 Montgomery Road, Oct. 15. GPS, tray, containers valued at $350 removed from vehicle at 8684 Eldora Drive, Oct. 15. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 7875 Montgomery Road, Oct. 17. Jewelry valued at $6,350 removed from residence at 7320 Quailhollow Road, Oct. 16.
About real estate transfers
Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate. first Bank; $62,000. 4680 Duneden Ave.: Fossitt Jonathan A. & Stacy L. Wathen to Duderstadt Adam S.; $180,000. 7645 Montgomery Road: Byerly Shawn L. to White Thomas J.; $98,000. 8447 Miami Road: Jones Levi J. to Lococo David & Amy; $650,000. 8470 Miami Road: Kincaid Mildred L. Tr to Smith Eric D. & Marla H. Foellger; $245,000.
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THE DOOLIN HOUSE INN. Premier Inn. Gourmet breakfast. Minutes from Lake Cumberland. Join us for a romantic weekend/women’s retreat. 606-678-9494 doolinhouse.com
Female victim reported at Gideon Lane, Oct. 6.
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FLORIDA Beautiful Seagrove Beach Rent & Relax. Nr Destin, between famous Seaside & Rosemary Beach. Cozy Cottages to Gulf Front Condos. Web Specials. 1-800-537-5387 www.garrettbeachrentals.com
There are many Amish shops with baked goods, furniture and cheese. If you are hunting for unique items for yourself or someone special, you can check out the antique shops and art gallery. For outdoorsy adventures within a short drive, you will find Adams Lake Nature Walk, Chaparral Prairie, Edge of Appalachia, Lynx Prairie, Buzzard’s Roost and Serpent Mound. An oasis of sophistication, The Rooster’s Nest was featured in the 2009 Best of Midwest Living. It offers a memorable retreat, a romantic get-away or a midweek respite. It is a perfect location for smaller business meetings or receptions or for a Mom’s scrap-booking weekend. Gift certificates are available.
The Rooster’s Nest B&B Winchester, Ohio 877-386-3302 www.roostersnest.net
CLEARWATER/ST. PETE Gulf front condos. Sandy beach. January ’10, 4 Week Discounts! Florida Lifestyles. 1-800-487-8953 www.ourcondo.com
MICHIGAN DESTIN. Edgewater Beach Condos on the Gulf. 1-3 BR, beachfront, pvt balconies, FREE wi-fi, beach set-up & fitness center. New massage/facial salon, 2 pools (1 heated), area golf & deep sea fishing. $20 gift cert to poolside grill (weekly renters, in season). Pay for 3, 4 or 5 nights & receive one additional night free! 800-8224929, www.edgewaterbeach.com EAST COAST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH Luxurious oceanfront condos & vacation homes. Closest & best beach to Disney. Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals 800-728-0513 www.oceanprops.com
FT. MYERS/Naples. Colonial Coun try Club, luxury gated community. A golfer’s paradise! Walk thru 200 acre wetland. 2br/2. Avail Jan-Mar Dog friendly $3000/mo. 513-484-9714
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Bonita Springs. A "Bit of Paradise" awaits you! Luxury 2 BR, 2 BA condo with all resort amenities. Call now for special reduced winter rates! Local owner, 513-520-5094
BROWN COUNTY Revive and renew in comfort with a visit to Indiana’s autumn haven and family playground! Comfort Inn, in the ! of all of Nashville’s attractions. 812-988-6118 choicehotels.com
HUDSON. Small private 2 BR wa terfront home. Perfect for 2-3 people. Winter retreat with gulf view, good fishing, 30 min. to Clearwater. Avail. Dec., Jan. & Feb. Local owner. Great monthly rates! 513-237-9672
LEELANAU VACATION RENTALS Over 120 condos, cottages and homes on Lake Michigan, Glen Lake and other inland lakes. Call 231-334-6100 or visit www.leelanau.com/vacation
NEW YORK MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $129/2 persons. Singles $124. Suites $139-$159. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5 mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside & 80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit: www.riversidetowerhotel.com
NORTH CAROLINA EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 1-252-354-5555 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com
CLEARWATER - Indian Rocks Beach 2br, 2ba Gulf Front condo. Heated pool, balcny. Call for holi day specials! 513-771-1373, 2603208 www.go-qca.com/condo
SANIBEL ISLAND Quality, beachfront condos. Excellent service! Great rates! www.SanibelIslandVacations.com 1-888-451-7277
A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com A Beautiful Luxury Log Cabin Resort minutes from Dollywood & Pigeon Forge! Great amenities, pet friendly cabins. Excellent rates! Call now or visit us online www.hiddenspringsresort.com 1-888-HSR-TENN (477-8366) CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617 GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com
GATLINBURG. Choose a 2 or 3 BR chalet, conveniently located, richly appointed and meticulously main tained. Pet friendly. 877-215-3335 or visit www.marysescape.com
GATLINBURG Festival of Lights Luxury cabins on trout streams. 4 nts/$333.33 • 5 nts/$444.44 (excludes holidays). Decorated for Christmas! 800-404-3370 countryelegancecabins.com
SOUTH CAROLINA SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com
TENNESSEE BONITA SPRINGS. Weekly, monthly, seasonal condo rentals. Beautiful 1 br across from beach, 2 br at Bonita Bay w/shuttle to beach, 3 br on golf course. 513-779-3936
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1-7 Affordable, Deluxe Chalets & Cabin Rentals. Pigeon Forge in the Smokies. Vacation/Dollywood Specials. Free brochure. Call 1-800-833-9987. www.firesidechalets.com
www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618
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