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Joanie and Tom Rielage took over Springdale’s annual neighborhood yard sale in 2001 when Shirley Flynn said she was tired after handling it for five years with the Kauffman family. However, Shirley still actively participates and is a world of historical information about the yard sale and the neighborhood. SEE LIFE, B1
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Pairing business needs with social appeal is a partnership several communities have adopted to increase profitability while attracting new members to their organizations. Glendale, where the Chamber of Commerce had become stagnant, is breathing new life into the Village organization. “I want to emphasize that it’s not the old, dead Chamber,” President Gail Denise said. The board of directors is working to reinvigorate the group with events such as the annual Street Fair Sept. 26 at the Village Square. The fair, which begins with a 5k race at 9 a.m., features music, vendors, a silent auction and carriage rides pulled by Clydesdale horses. “It used to be card tables and umbrellas,” Denise said. “Now we’re up to 60 spaces and booths. Springdale Chamber’s annual Springdale Taste and Expo will be held at the Community Center and will have a tailgate flavor. Other networking events are designed to allow participants to mix and mingle, and make new contacts, said Julie Matheny, executive director of Springdale’s Chamber of Commerce. “Our goal is to find ways to help businesses be as profitable and successful as possible,” Matheny said. Wyoming Business Association President Thomas Mellott said the group is represented among city commissions and sponsors a number of civic events, including the Citizen’s Police Academy, Concert on the Green, winter festival and art fair. On Oct. 17, the association will help businesses meet another need. “We will hold a document shredding event,” Mellot said, “given the fact that people have extraneous paper.” The twice-annual shredding will take place at the LaRosa’s parking lot on Springfield Pike. “That way, people know it’s properly disposed of,” he said. “Then, we’ll recycle it.”
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Area alliances Evendale Chamber of Commerce President: Jim Maly No. of members: Around 80-100 Phone: 769-1871 Web site: www.evendalechamber.org, Chamber members W-mail addresses available on Web site Points of interest: The chamber awards scholarships to students entering college and recognizes them at their annual chili lunch. They are also a part of the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance. Glendale Chamber of Commerce President: Gail Denise Dues: $125 annually for Glendale individual or business and $250 for nonresident No. of members: 26 Web site: www.glendaleohiochamber.com Points of interest: The chamber is a member of the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance, which brings group rates for medical benefits, worker’s compensation and dental care. The chamber also provides marketing opportunities such as a newsletter and advertising, as well as networking opportunities and training sessions.
The Sharonville Chamber of Commerce’s annual Taste of Northern Cincinnati includes a single admission price to 20 restaurants. The event is held on a winter Sunday and is always indoors, so weather won't be a factor. For more on the Sharonville Chamber, see story, page A4.
Sharonville Chamber of Commerce President: Rich Arnold Dues: $200-$495 annually, depending on the number of employees No. of members: 260 E-mail: rich@sharonvillechamber.com Web: www.sharonvillechamber.com Points of interest: Monthly events include a business connection lunch, Business After Hours, professional development series seminars and other seminars featuring social networking, health care among others. Chamber membership includes benefits in health, vision, dental, eyecare and hearing care.
Springdale Chamber of Commerce President: Becky Schulte Dues: $125-$500 annually, depending on number of employees, and $75 for an individual No. of members: 130 E-mail: info@springdalechamber.org Web site: www.springdalechamber.org Points of interest: The State of the City Luncheon in April features a presentation from the mayor and economic development director. The chamber also holds a Business and Community Expo, which is free to the public. Businesses can display information and interact with the community.
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Sharonville hires firm to help flow of storm water rules By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com
Sharonville City Council will be working with an architecture and engineering firm to provide technical assistance on regulations associated with the Hamilton County storm water district. Council held its first reading Aug. 25 of an ordinance to adopt the rules and regulations. Jack Leshenik, vice president of American Structure-
point, and Norma Lawrence, director of business development, explained the company’s role in a presentation to council. The city has opted to take the assessment previously paid to Hamilton County, and move it to Sharonville. “We can utilize those dollars more efficiently on localized projects,” Deputy Safety Service Director Christine Thompson said. American Structurepoint
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“It’s just a better use of the funds,” she said, “and we will be controlling it.” “We can tailor services more to what Sharonville needs,” said Mayor Virgil Lovitt,” and not to the whole county.” Also during the meeting council passed an ordinance amending the 2009 appropriations for senior housing and general funds. An increase of $93,000 for senior housing was passed unanimously.
Wyoming to raze two properties, clean up soil By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com
Two properties on Van Roberts Place in Wyoming will be demolished, and the land cleaned up after soil contamination has rendered it a potential hazard, city council has decided. Council voted unanimously at its Aug. 17 meeting to demolish the structures it recently bought at 514 and 516 Van Roberts Place. Concerns had arisen because gasoline had seeped into the soil from nearby gas stations previously in operation. The city’s historic preservation commission had studied the structures and issued a report at the coun-
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Wyoming solicitor Franklin Klaine administers the oath of office to Officer Brian Rose during City Council’s August meeting. cil meeting, saying that the properties are no longer historically significant and had been left to deteriorate. “It seems there is no other alternative than to demolish and remediate the site,” according to the
report. The recommendation to council was unanimous. Fire Chief Bob Rielage said a component of gasoline and petroleum was found in the soil. “It’s very soluble and permeable in soil,” he said. “At this point, they are there and present a potential problem,” Rielage said. He said that the contaminants had not permeated the city’s water system. “The monitoring wells on Van Roberts have never indicated a contaminant,” Rielage said. Van Roberts resident Marilyn Huffman asked council if plans had been made for reuse of the property. Council plans to look to
the Economic Development Commission for guidance on reuse of the property. “Our action really is to protect the water,” Mayor Barry Porter said. Also during the meeting, Wyoming Solicitor Franklin Klaine administered the oath office to Officer Brian Rose, who has joined the city’s police department. Rose had worked six years with the military police in the Army, then for eight years with the Sharonville Police Department and three years with Princeton Schools. He moved to Boston and has recently returned to the Cincinnati area. He began working with the Wyoming department Aug. 18.
Evendale swim team takes first place By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
For the 10th straight year, the Evendale Eagles swim team took first place in the Northern Suburban Swim League. The team, led by head coach Chad Winkle, boasts 176 swimmers who range in age from 4 to 18 years old. Winkle, in his second year of coaching the Eagles, credits the championship to working as a team instead of focusing on just the top swimmers. His goal was for each child to improve and said that it helps keep the focus and improves the whole team. He said he and his five
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coaches, Jen Schell, Tiz Shadeley, Katie Gorsuch, Rob Flavin and Laura Flynn, help carry on the swim team tradition with the help of both the swimmers and the parents. All are dedicated to the team and Winkle said no one ever really misses a meet. “It’s a wonderful way to build community,” Evendale recreation commission member Michelle Gottschilich said. Records were also bro-
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Holocaust survivor brings message of perseverance By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com
“Stand up against hate and prejudice, even if it does not affect you.” That was the message a Holocaust survivor wanted his audience to take away from a recent Sharonville Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Werner Coppel, one of the founders of the Holocaust and Humanity Education Center at Hebrew Union College, told a crowd of about 50 the story of how his life changed in 1933 at age 8, when the government in Berlin
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Rich Arnold, left, chats with Werner Coppell after the Holocaust survivor’s presentation at a recent Chamber of Commerce luncheon. changed. “When you’re 8, you don’t pay attention,” he said. Those changes impacted
his life. “In 1935, the party in power declared the Nuremberg laws, defining the difference between the super
race and the subhumans, the Jews,” he said. “We felt its consequence at once,” Coppel said. “Jewish children were thrown out of public schools.” So they created a parochial school that had to house eight grades in one room with one teacher. They made room in a WW I barracks on the outskirts of the city. They made due for a few years, until Kristalnacht, when he was 14. “We found ourselves with no way to get an education,” Coppel said. So he applied to and was accepted into a program
that trained Jewish youngsters to build new homes. To do that, he had to leave home. A year later, when he returned home for a visit, it proved to be the last time he saw or heard from his parents. Ultimately, he was sent to Auschwitz, where he was branded No. 117013. “When this number was tattooed on our left arms, we ceased to be human beings,” Coppel said. He suffered there for two years before escaping during a Death March. “You can’t understand the pain of hunger,” he said.
“Or that labor can be used as punishment. “But we looked out for each other.” Today, at age 84, Coppel tells his stories to adults and children in schools. “I use my stories to teach,” he said. “To let people know what can happen.” Rich Arnold, president of the chamber’s board of directors, asked Coppel what message his listeners could pass to their children and grandchildren. “I would never judge a person,” he said, “by the name or by the way they look.”
Springfield lures home buyers with one-day event By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com
Springfield Township is planning a way to lure perspective home buyers to be sold on Springfield Township. The ambitious project begins next week with a class just for Realtors, for which they can receive continuing education credit. Kimberlee Flamm, project, events and communications coordinator for the
township, said the class will provide a crash course on the township and all it has to offer home buyers. They’ll use what they’ve learned at a Sept. 20 home fair showing off houses in the township for sale, both by real estate agents and sales by owners. “It’s going to be a oneday open house extravaganza and our goal is to have 80 percent of the homes for sale participating,” Flamm said. It will be a busy afternoon for folks looking for a
new home. It starts at noon at township administrative offices, 9150 Winton Road. There will be a 15-minute presentation, including information on the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers. Folks will receive a free gift bag full of coupons and gifts from local businesses, and listings of all the open houses. Tucked in the gift bag also will be tickets to dinner at Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods.
For every home visited, perspective buyers will receive a ticket for a door prize to be presented at the dinner. She said there currently 350 homes listed by agents in the township. To register a home for the open house tour, call Flamm at 522-1410. Information about the Sold on Springfield Township project also is available on the township Web site at springfieldtwp.org.
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Sharonville Chamber pairs people, profit By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com
Sharonville’s Chamber of Commerce is taking a holistic approach to helping businesses increase profitability. “If you look at the agenda, heads of organizations can get value, and they can send entry-level professionals to bring value and increase profitability,” Chamber president Rich Arnold said of the variety of programs offered to members. Arnold, who took on the challenge of increasing membership and value at the Sharonville Chamber two years ago, recalled the past two decades. “Twenty years ago, it was a businessman’s association,” he said. “Then, two years ago, we made it a professional association.” The group’s membership of 110 has grown to 260 today. How was it done? “We introduced events, professional development series and luncheons,” Arnold said. “My goal is to bring value to the businesses of our area,” he said, “as well as the dollars and cents benefits.” The variety of events and the benefit to business has attracted younger members and has held onto established members of the business community. One member, 23-year-
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old Rob Heglin of Frank’s Glass, recently joined the Chamber’s board of directors. “Sharonville saw the potential that younger professionals have, and they wanted to harness that group,” he said. “So they found different ways they can get involved.” From that came the Young Leaders of Northern Cincinnati, a networking group of younger professionals that’s associated whit the Sharonville Chamber, but includes other areas of the Cincinnati area. One of the annual features of the Chamber is the Taste of Northern Cincinnati, where patrons can pay a flat fee admission and enjoy the fare of about 20 restaurants. The event, during the winter, is held inside, so weather is never a factor. The chamber’s approach and events also keep members coming back. Bob Pautke, president of ProTrain Tru North in Forest Park, has been a business owner for 35 years. He said the variety of events has proved beneficial for business. Pautke finds the luncheon speakers to be interesting, helpful to his business, and well-worth his time. “And that value for your buck is a big deal,” Pautke said. “It brings business value as well as relationships.” It’s the totality of it.”
The Ford Sharonville Transmission plant will host the fourth annual Ford Family Fun Festival benefiting Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Saturday, Sept. 19. JDRF’s mission is to cure Type 1 diabetes that afflicts young children and is currently only treatable for life. By supporting this event, Ford Sharonville will continue
to be the community leader for the local JDRF chapter and Ford will continue to lead JDRF contributions globally. This event runs from noon to 4 p.m. and includes a car show, bike show, corn hole tournament, backyard BBQ competition as well as fun for the kids and food to enjoy. Plant tours will also be offered at the 3000 Sharon Road location. Contact Judy Dolph at 7827639 for further information.
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Girl Scout Gold Award recipients shine in Sharonville By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com
Six Girl Scouts who earned their Gold Award last spring have been awarded more than the eight-pointed star pin that signifies the achievement. The girls, all members of St. Michael Parish in Sharonville, were recognized recently in a ceremony directed by City Councilwoman Vicki Hoppe. Hoppe commended the girls, and presented each with a certificate of appreciation from the Blue Goose as well as a gift card to the restaurant and a Visa gift card. To earn the highest honor in Girl Scouts, the girls had to complete a community service project . First each had to research ways to solve the problem. Then each created a budget, timeline and list of resources. After adjusting the plan,
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Sharonville City Councilwoman Vicki Hoppe, center in white, presents certificates to Girl Scouts, from left: Megan Ollier, MacKenzie Moffett, Carly Mears, Catherine Abele, Kimberly Allaire and Lauren Cousineau. the Girl Scout put the project into action. The highest Girl Scout achievement is earned by only 5.4 percent of Girl Scouts ages 14 to 18. It is designed to demonstrate their capacity for leadership, organization and community commitment. “I think it is a wonderful thing to see our youth giv-
ing back to their communities,� Hoppe said. “These young ladies are very deserving of this award.� Catherine Abele designed and constructed a handicapaccessible sandbox for Adena Elementary in the Lakota School District. “It was a lot of work, but worth it,� she said. “It touched my heart. I played
with the children, and it was amazing to see them with their smiling faces.� Lauren Cousineau created a children’s fairy garden at the Sharonville Fine Arts Center. It included fairy houses that are part of a permanent display there. “It was a great culmination of what we learned, and to be able to put it to
Police can watch mall – without actually being there Cincinnati News Service Criminals beware. There are watchful eyes at TriCounty Mall. Suspects have been identified in about 10 on-going investigations since 17 cameras were installed about two months ago, Springdale Police Lt. Bill Fields said. The $160,000, high-tech system is a project the department researched for three years before getting enough grant money and assistance from the city. It wires realtime images from the cameras to the police department through fiber-optic cables, logging vehicles that travel through the shopping mall. In one case, several people suspected of shoplifting at Macy’s were seen escaping in a vehicle that was caught on one of the cameras. Police used the license plate to find the vehicle’s owner, who gave information leading to an arrest, said Lt. Michael Mathis. One man, Adrian Irby, 38, has been charged with several counts of theft, and police are working to arrest two other suspects. Investigators believe they are
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involved in a string of theft cases that netted at least $9,800 in merchandise. Without the cameras, “the only option would be to put it on Crime Stoppers and hope somebody calls in with a tip,� Mathis said. In another case, police used camera images to prove a man was lying when he reported he was robbed at gunpoint. That man will likely be charged with filing a false police report. These are examples of the detective work that likely couldn’t have been done with an officer, officials said. A handful of Springdale officers already have been trained to use the system, which also works with traffic control devices. So whether it is a robbery or just a traffic jam, the tech-
nology has been useful for an area that sees anywhere from 50,000 to 100,000 of traffic daily, police said. The cameras are part of the department’s recent focus on using technology as an investigative tool. A federal grant this fall may add another set of licenseplate scanners called Mobile Plate Hunter 900, which are installed on police cruisers. They purchased the first set last year for $20,000. Keeping up with the technology, however, is a challenge. “By the time you have one camera up and running, that technology will change,� Fields said. Still, the department looks for whatever ways possible to use that to their advantage. They are keeping their eyes open for more grant money to install cameras outside of the mall. The next target would be near the municipal complex on Lawnview Avenue, near Kemper Road and Springfield Pike. “It’s definitely a timesaver for us as an investigative tool,� Fields said. “It’s what’s coming with the way the world is today.�
work,� she said. “Confidence and leadership, it’s fun to see it all put together.� MacKenzie Moffett created memory ornament craft kits for Fernside, which helps children cope with the loss of a loved one. Children would write a message and place it in a clear ornament. “I’m happy to give back to a place I went to when I was younger,� she said. Megan Ollier organized the wardrobe room at the Heritage Village at Sharon Woods, labeling and cataloguing more than 400 items. She also built a 24-foot clothing rack to display the items. and created a signout system to track the inventory. “It was great to work within the troop, together, to do the project,� she said. “It’s nice to see the results.� Kimberly Allaire ran a program at Gorman Farm that revisited life during the
1930s. Children who visited could make ornaments and write letters to Santa, as well. “I wanted to do something close to home, and I went to Gorman Farm since I was a kid,� she said. “This provides people with that opportunity to form family memories, just like I did.�
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Students from Princeton High School heard it loud and clear from judges at the Ohio State Fair. More than 100 projects entered into competitions over the summer won awards at the fair, up from about 50 last year. “We are the best in the state,” said Dennis Simpson, who teaches electronics in the technology education department.
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Best of Show Darnell Gilbert, architectural drafting – Set of plans Dale Hedge, linear accelerator Alex Kreimer and Zack Rust, Tootsie Pop licking machine Marisa Hanke, screen print for T-shirt First place winners
Tyler Burkert, Alex Osborne, drafting Eric Britton, Spencer Gilespie, Paul Gonzales, Vuong Lai, Jeff Rupe, Electronics Asia Harris, Austin Furnish, Anthony Erzen, Zach Rust, Vuong Lai, Derrick Smith, engineering Adekemi Ademujewo, Cheryl Begley, Ashley Cooper, Cleo Leveque-Emden, John Gilbert, Taylor Gilmore, Meredith Irwin, Gary Jackson, Jon Medina, Jessica Wilson, graphic arts Dale Quint, Colton Tygrett, manufacturing/construction
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Jerel Carey’s listening device, upper left, and Paul Gonzalez’s light sequence won prizes at the Ohio State Fair. “The state fair gave us a water trough from the cattle barn and we had an interactive display,” Lien said. Lien showed fair-goers how to direct the machines underwater, then let them try to make the ROVs perform tasks.
He said he hoped it intrigued future high school students. “Maybe they’ll think about taking a tech ed class,” he said, “and get excited about hands-on learning.”
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Second honors – Joseph Bracken, Peter Bronner, Kyle Conner, John Hammann, Kevin Holtel, Allen Honerlaw, Leo Kessler, Jeffrey Nymberg, William Strachan and Robert Whitacre.
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First honors – Zachary Radcliff, Tyler Schaeper and Robert Sunderman. Second honors – Landen Hunter, Ethan Lichtenberg, Lucas McKaig, Joshua Morelock, Douglas Nymberg and David Schneider.
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Princeton High School’s display case is filled with winning projects from the Ohio State Fair.
Next year will be Princeton City Schools’ last at the state fair. The district is dissolving the department and students who want to study technology will attend nearby Scarlet Oaks on East Kemper Road. That school doesn’t compete at the Ohio State Fair because vocational schools and career centers are ineligible. “They have to be part of a tech ed program in a high school,” Simpson said.
For Simpson, the competition was a confirmation of student learning. “We’re not part of the OGT,” he said of the Ohio Graduation Testing. “This is how we gauge how well we’re doing.” He said learning is shown through the projects. “If you take the same information taught in other (academic) classes, put it in a practical situation and apply it in something they like, they understand it.” The tech ed department won plaques for best overall displays in drafting, graphic arts, power/energy and technology. Best of Show rosettes were given in those areas as well, for individual projects. One project, by Jerel Carey, performed a task that many would like to try. “It’s a listening device,” Simpson said. “So you can listen in on secret conversations.” He gave away the secret: Sound waves bounce off a bowl mounted on a tripod, and into a microphone. Another project used a computer to program a sequence of lights that coordinate with music, using a circuit board. Paul Gonzalez won first place in the electronics category for that project. Tech ed teacher Brian Lien held demonstrations of a class projects on underwater ROVs (remote-operated vehicles).
First honors – Jonathan Benvie, Keith Rieman, David Stenger, Brian Vonderhaar and Paul Ward. Second honors – Zachery Boothe, Robert Bruggeman, Ajit Dixit, John Farfsing, Cristopher Freese, Chad Grinstead, Patrick Kochan, Daniel Murray, Michael Patton, Joshua Sivie and Steven Wirth.
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This week in soccer
• Wyoming High School girls defeated Summit Country Day 2-1, Aug. 29. Grace and Jolson scored Wyoming’s goals. Wyoming girls advance to 3-0 with the win. • Wyoming High School defeated Ross High School 10, Aug. 31. Wyoming’s Magnotto scored her team’s goal. Levick was Wyoming’s goalkeeper. Wyoming advances to 3-0 with the win.
This week in tennis
• Wyoming High School girls defeated Anderson High School 3-2, Aug. 31. Wyoming advances to 3-1 with the win. Wyoming’s Thoresen defeated Biehle in singles. In doubles, Wyoming’s M. Hennessy and O. Hennessy defeated Stephan and Crawford 6-4, 7-5; and A. Gibbons and S. Gibbons defeated Homan and Neekin 6-1, 6-0. • Wyoming defeated Walnut Hills High School 3-2, Sept. 2. Wyoming’s Bourbon defeated Robinson 6-0, 6-0; Thoresen defeated Lassiter 61, 6-0. In doubles, Wyoming’s A. Gibbons and S. Gibbons defeated Keller and Gonzalez 6-1, 6-4. • Wyoming girls defeated Reading High School in an 80 shutout, Sept. 2. Wyoming advances to 5-0 (CHL 1-0) with the win. Jolson and Marck each scored two goals for Wyoming. McAllister, Anderson and Grace each scored one goal.
This week in golf
• Wyoming High School golfer Joseph Dulemba shot 1 over par 37 at Wyoming Golf Club, Aug. 31, helping his team beat Fairfield’s 179 and Indian Hill’s 186 with a score of 167. • Wyoming women’s golfer Liz Williams shot an 8 over par 45 at Wyoming Golf Club against Taylor High School, Aug. 31. Wyoming, however, fell to Taylor 210-221. • Wyoming golfer Brian Spitzig shot 4 over par 40 at Wyoming Golf Club, Sept. 1, helping the Wyoming boys score 171 to defeat Badin’s 187 and Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy’s 201. • Mount Notre Dame High School golfer Kara Brinkmann shot 1 over par 34 on the back nine at The Mill, Sept. 1. McAuley defeated MND 159165.
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McGill leads Vikings to victory By Tony Meale
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For someone who wasn’t supposed to even sniff the varsity squad this season, Nate McGill is fitting in just fine. The Princeton High School sophomore led the Vikings to a 346 thrashing of George Washington (Ind.) at Mancuso Field Sept. 4. “Last week we kind of threw him into the fire a bit; he had never played a varsity game before,� head coach Bill Leach said of McGill’s participation in a 21-4 loss to Dayton Huber Heights Wayne Aug. 28. “But he managed that game really well, and tonight was another step in his growth process. He did what we asked him to do.� Against George Washington, McGill was 2-for-8 for 79 yards and two touchdowns, both of which were hauled in by junior wide receiver Justin Cornwall. McGill also rushed six times for 23 yards and a touchdown. “It’s important (that he played well) because in a year or two, he’s it,� Leach said. McGill has played in place of senior quarterback Spencer Ware, who suffered a leg injury at practice Aug. 24. Leach expects Ware, who has orally committed to Louisiana State University, to be ready for next week’s game against Glen Este. “He’s a full go on Monday,� Leach said. With its win over the Colonels, Princeton moved to 1-1 on the season. “This was big for us,� Leach said. “This was a must-win game for a lot of reasons.� And the Vikings played like it; they led 34-0 entering the fourth quarter. “Our game plan was to run the ball and control the ball,� Leach said. Princeton did that and more, as the Vikings’ defense was smothering. Junior defensive end Marcus Armstrong recorded three tackles and took a fumble recovery 18 yards to the house. “We just played fast,� Leach said. “We have a lot of athlet-
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Princeton High School junior Donzell Showes makes a move on two George Washington defenders at Mancuso Field Sept. 4. The Vikings won handily, 34-6. ic defenders.� The final score could have been even more lopsided than it was, but two Princeton punt returns for touchdowns were called back on penalties. “We work hard on special teams,� Leach said. “Our kids are aggressive, so it’s a bit of a doubleedged sword because you’ll get aggressive mistakes like that.� The one pitfall for the Vikings was the loss of senior offensive lineman Jared Ballew, who left the game with a knee injury. “He’ll probably be out a few weeks,� Leach said. Still, the Vikings were happy to get in the win column and are eager for their final tune-up against Glen Este before beginning conference play on Sept. 18, when they host Fairfield. “Tonight was big,� Leach said. “We didn’t make any glaring errors.�
Campbell County 31, Roger Bacon 28
The Spartans’ quarterbacks were impressive in defeat. Senior Josh Ungerbuehler was 12-for-23 with a touchdown and an interception and ran 20 times for 84 yards. Junior Tanner Sprong, meanwhile, was three-for-six for 62 yards and two touchdowns. Senior Jorian Hudson was spectacular at wideout, hauling in eight catches for 151 yards, including a 54-yard touchdown strike from
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Princeton High School senior Josh West reels off a big run against George Washington.
Sprong, and senior running back Solomon Tentman rushed nine times for 35 yards and a score. The Spartans held Campbell to nine yards on 25 rushing attempts, but they struggled to stop quarterback Michael Kremer, who was 30for-47 with 345 yards and two touchdowns. Roger Bacon (1-1) hosts Sycamore (1-1) Sept. 11.
Wyoming 47, Dayton Oakwood 7
The Wyoming Cowboys’ strong defense has given the offense plenty of opportunities to put up points. The offense usually succeeds, as Wyoming has scored 39 and 47 points respectively in the season’s first two games. Meanwhile, Wyoming has only allowed 10 points this season. That means trouble Sept. 11 at Norwood, the team that gets the next pleasure of hosting the Cowboys. Wyoming features an overwhelming defense and an aggressive offense, capable of big plays through the passing game or the ground attack, which could be too much for Norwood to handle.
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Wyoming High School defenders, from left, Neal Williams, Jared Frost and Michael Travers wrap up an Oakwood runner Sept. 4. After giving up only three points last week, Wyoming’s defense held Oakwood scoreless until just 1:56 remained in the game and most of the Cowboys’ starters had been pulled. Wyoming forced four turnovers with interceptions by senior DB Isiah Nearor and sophomore safety Adam Chalmers, and fumble recoveries by junior defensive ends Tony Davis and Michael Newman. Wyoming won 47-7 to go 2-0 on the season.
Moeller 47, Hamilton 20
The Crusaders have another challenge on the horizon against Centerville, but Moeller has to feel positive about the way the offense has been playing, especially after a strong second half against Hamilton. A close game was blown open in the second half as the Crusaders outscored Hamilton 27-6 in the second half. Junior running back Richie Dyer had a breakout game as he gained 154 rushing yards on 20 carries and scored three touchdowns in the process. Quarterback Andrew Hendrix was sharp again, completing 16-of21 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns. The Crusaders did have several special teams turnovers and the defense still needs to get more consistent. Hamilton found most of its offensive success through the air, throwing for 186 yards. Moeller (20) held Hamilton to an average of less than two yards per carry, a sign that bodes well for the Crusaders as they prepare for a run-oriented team in Centerville.
Vikings stumble out of gate By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
This week in field hockey
Mount Notre Dame High School girls shut out Talawanda High School 6-0, Sept. 1.
This week in volleyball
• Mount Notre Dame defeated Chaminade-Julienne 25-15, 25-16, 25-13, Aug. 29. • Mount Notre Dame defeated Centerville 25-17, 25-23. • Wyoming High School defeated Reading 25-20, 2521, 25-22, Sept. 1. • Mount Notre Dame defeated St. Henry 25-22, 1925, 25-13, 25-21, Sept. 1.
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Princeton High School senior Katelin Hendrickson sets up a teammate during a home match against Roger Bacon Sept. 3. Princeton lost 3-0.
The Princeton High School volleyball team has opened the season with three straight losses. The Vikings fell to Glen Este (2519, 25-10, 25-16) Aug. 29, Milford (25-17, 25-20, 25-9) Sept. 1, and Roger Bacon (25-2, 25-3, 25-8) Sept. 3. “I don’t think tonight was a good showing of our team,� head coach Kate Gottschalk said after the loss to the Spartans. “We played much better in our first two matches.� Princeton fell behind 8-0 in its first game against Roger Bacon and was unable to recover; the Vikings mustered just 13 points the entire match. “Our biggest problem tonight was our serve-receive,� Gottschalk said. “We couldn’t put it together and keep it in their side of the court.�
Princeton, which was unable to find the win column in 2008, continues to assess which pieces of their puzzle fit together the best. “We’re trying to figure out who’s the best at each position and who meshes well together,� Gottschalk said. One thing the Vikings have going for them is experience; they have nine seniors. Among them are Amanda Brookover, Shanice Graves, Emily Green, Karen Hatfield, Jackie Heider, Katelin Hendrickson, Puja Mody, Andrea Session and Ali Sutton. They’ve also gotten help from juniors Brittany Cumberland, Tylur Dickey, Tina Evans, Cierra Jackson and Emily Weber TONY MEALE/STAFF “Our juniors have stepped up, and everyone has had their shining Princeton High School senior Katelin Hendrickson moment,� Gottschalk said. “We prepares to swat a serve during a home match need to find a way to put it all against Roger Bacon Sept. 3. The Vikings lost 3-0. together.�
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Field hockey teams start season By Anthony Amorini
Roettgers, Megan Russ, Stephanie Schmalz, Kasey Sweeney, Ana Vigil and Lexie Vigil, as well as juniors Eva Antenucci, Lauren DiNardo, Molly Hildebrandt, Abbey Hopkins, Kat Raess, Maggie Steele, Casey Towle and Beth Warning. Johnson said he expects his team to be successful.
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There aren’t a lot of field hockey teams around town but despite the low numbers, a quintet of local squads are still anxiously looking forward to the fall season. Here’s a look at the prospects for the local girls:
Saint Ursula
Indian Hill
On the heels of a 2-5 season in 2008, Indian Hill aims to finish with a muchimproved record this fall. Paula Childs, third-year head coach for Indian Hill, returns eight starters this season including Hannah Bachman, Veronica Cole, Riley Irvine, Tori Lewis, Jessica Quible, Audrey Meier, Kelly Hilmer and Molly Miller. Freshman Karson Meurer will make immediate contributions as a key new addition. “We also have a very promising group of freshmen on the (junior varsity) squad and are excited with the development of the field hockey program as a whole,” Childs said via email. “With the assistance of my JV coach, Gena Bailey, I foresee the JV squad doing very well this year.”
MND
The Cougars advanced to
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Mount Notre Dame senior field hockey player Sara Kuhlman works out during practice July 23. the state semifinals last year before falling 2-0 to Hathaway Brown. But with 12 returning seniors, MND looks primed not only to return to the state tournament, but to win it as well. The top returning Cougars for head coach Don Johnson include Amy Flynn, an all-league performer last season who led the defense and scored three goals; midfielder Sara Kuhlman, who scored once and dished out five assists; and forward Nikki Sever, who netted six goals of her own. Also contributing will be seniors Catie Ewen, Mary Lytle, Stephanie Mattei, Ally
Senior captains Marielle Grote and Olivia Hnat look to lead the Bulldogs this fall after Saint Ursula finished with an impressive 14-1-1 record in 2008. A total of six starters return for the Bulldogs including Grote (attack), Hnat (defender), senior Ali Zerbe (midfield, attack), senior Rachel Van Zile (midfield), senior Emily Gruesser (midfield) and junior Ellen Ryan (goalie). “Returning a core of balanced starters, St. Ursula looks to compete for a slot in (the) state tournament,” first-year head coach Sarah Catlin said via e-mail. “Team captains Marielle Grote and Olivia Hnat will give leadership at both ends of the field. “Tremendous work ethic and commitment from the rest of the squad looks to position the Bulldogs for an aggresive and upbeat style of play,” Catlin added. Sophomores Ashley
Rodd (defender) and Elley Frank (attack) will make immediate contributions as key new additions for the Bulldogs.
Ursuline
A group of 10 seniors on the Lions’ roster should provide Ursuline Academy with plenty of leadership on the field this spring. In addition to the leadership provided by its seniors, Ursuline returns six starters including Maggie Allard, Maddie Miller, Megan Schnicke, Chelsea Rolfes, Julia Tasset and Isabel Gonzalez del Rey. Ursuline finished at 105-1 in 2008 and was eliminated during the first round of postseason play. “(We have) lots of expereince combined with (a) strong junior class also returning,” head coach Elli Workum said via e-mail. Workum and coach Libby Lame are being their second year at the helm of Ursuline’s program. Workum expects to see immediate contributions from a trio of talented newcomers including Ellie Robertson, Nicole Mitchell and Katie Cowperthwait.
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Great save
Wyoming High School freshman goal keeper Harrison Glover makes a save during the first half of Wyoming’s Tuesday, Sept. 1, game against Cincinnati Hills League rival Reading at Reading’s Veterans Stadium. Wyoming junior defender J.B. Heisey looks on. The teams played to a 0-0 draw.
After repeated attempts, Summit Country Day coaches were unavailable before Community Press deadlines.
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Springdale residents may register their children for winter sports until Sept. 30 at the Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Avenue. All participants must have a current Springdale Community Center membership at the time of sign-up. Beginning Oct. 1, a $5 late fee will be added to all registrations, and placement on teams cannot be guaranteed. Late registrations may be subject to additional charges for special order uniforms. • Northern Recreational Youth Basketball League – Children must be at least 5 years old as of July 31, 2009, and enrolled in school. Fee is $40. • Youth Volleyball – The program is open to youth between the ages of 9 and 11 as of Sept. 30. Games are played on Tuesday evenings. • Teen Volleyball – Any youth at least 12 but not more than 15 by
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Sept. 30. Practices will begin in December. Games are played on Sunday afternoons. Fee is $20. • Cheerleading – Children in second through fifth grade will learn the basics of cheerleading and display their talents at the youth basketball games in Springdale. Fee is $20.
Junior Olympics
Springdale Parks and Recreation invites youth ages 12 and under to participate in the annual Springdale Junior Olympics, a free community event on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Springdale Community Center. Kids participate in a variety of activities, including the 50 yard dash and the obstacle course. Awards are given to boys and girls in each age group. Registration is from 10-10:45 a.m., and events are from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Springdale Community Center. All children who register are
entered for door prizes. The Springdale Community Center is located at 11999 Lawnview Ave. For additional information contact 346-3910 or goplay@springdale.org.
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Wyoming High School junior Joseph Dulemba hits his approach shot on the 8th hole during a tri-match with Indian Hill and Fairfield at Wyoming Golf Club on Monday, Aug. 31. Dulemba was medalist for the match with a one over par 37. Also placing in the top 5 were Wyoming sophomore Adam Crider, 3rd with a 42, and junior Brian Spitzig, who shot 43. Wyoming won the match with a 167 with Fairfield carding a 179 and Indian Hill a 186.
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Susan Robinson of Madisonville and Tracie Steinert of Montgomery are rockin’ to the sounds of the Forever Diamond Band performing on the main stage.
All’s fare in Blue Ash
Once again thousands of folks, the young and the not so young (though all young at heart), came from near and far to enjoy the city of Blue Ash’s premier event of the year. With a wide variety of mouth watering food items being offered, fun and exciting games and rides for all ages, and of course the top line free musical attractions, the Taste of Blue Ash proved to be once more a grand success. Overflow crowds filled the Towne Square for headliners, Three Dog Night, Kansas and the Commodores. With such a continuing, rich history of family friendly fun we can only image what 2010 will bring. Mark your calendars and be there!
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Being fitted for a ballon hat is Frank Michel, 7, of Montgomery. Clowns were in abundance to provide free balloons to the children. Frank’s mother, Anne, sister Lucy and little brother Johnny look on.
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Brady Butt, 4, is in good company with his mother Mandi, from Maineville, on this twirling ride.
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Patrick McCoy and Rose Turner, both of Sharonville, enjoy some corn on the cob.
Now you see it, now you don’t! Kicron Harrell, 9, of Pleasant Run Farms, is captivated my the magic show staged by Tom Bemmes.
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Taking a short break during the Friday set-up for their first “Taste of Blue Ash” are, from left: Jodi Harmeier, Joe Stiles, Erin Parks and Dustin Parks of Rising Roll Gourmet. The chicken salad “sliders” were awesome.
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Visitors to Cincinnati.com/springdale posted these comments to a story about local car dealers, including some in Springdale, being unhappy with the nowended Cash for Clunkers program: “And the goverment wants to do our health care? Heck no!” indcav “As of last Friday I heard a dealership that had 3 percent of the approved $700,000 paid for. Great sell on government involvement. Don’t get paid on time, loads of extra paper work. That government health care plan sounds like a winner.” CncyKY “And then onto the furniture program,
the homebuilder program, the resturant program and any other industry that has been slow during the recession and has lobbyists in Washington seeking a handout.” LeeTrevino “Medicare, federal employee programs, VA and military healthcare – all government health care. People are just dying to get out of those and into the fabulous private insurance programs, right?” jcody “I heard someone say, the dealerships need to take loans out to cover expenses. so let me get this straight ... pay interest on money that you were told you would get ... and by the way it’s a federal return ... not a reimbursement. You have the
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A recent survey found that Springdale residents generally feel safe in their community, but were concerned about traffic in the community. Do you feel safe in your community? Why or why not? No responses. What do you think is the enduring legacy of Ted Kennedy? “I will always believe that his birth into a privileged family is the only reason for his rise to prominence. “I also believe that the left will try to whitewash and minimize the terrible tragedy he caused to happen at Chappaquiddick, and they will overlook his expulsion from Harvard for cheating, his alcoholism, his womanizing and his support for abortion, saying that ‘He who is without sin should cast the first stone.’ “They did the same thing after President Clinton was impeached, and the Senate acquitted him. “One-hundred years from now, when passions have subsided, I suspect that Ted will be remembered chiefly for causing the death of Mary Jo Kopechne, and for getting away with it. “If he had been a conservative, I suspect he would have been treated differently. B.B. “I try not to think of Ted Kennedy!” L.A.D.B. “As the CNN coverage discussed the life of Ted Kennedy in the context of his place within the Camelot Kingdom, and within the context of Ted as an individual within the Kennedy clan, I reflected upon Ted as an individual who served as a great change agent for our country, and someone who had experienced great transformative learning, probably starting with the infamous 1969 Chappaquidick Island event, during which he was participating in the Edgartown Yacht Club regatta, which lasted over several days. “During this period, there was also a reunion of the ‘Boiler Room Girls,’ six young women who had been key supporters to Robert Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign. Kennedy offered to ride Mary Jo Kopechne back to her hotel, but a policeman noticed Kennedy’s big Oldsmobile making a wrong turn out of a cemetery
Next question Should local governments regulate the kinds of signs that property owners and businesses can have on their property? Why or why not? Should there be laws banning all use of cell phones while driving? Why or why not? Every week The Tri-County Press asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to tricountypress@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line. and he slid off of a wooden sided bridge into a tidal pond. Kennedy claimed he swam clear of the car, called out for Mary Jo, swam back under and couldn’t make it physically, so he went many houses away, called his friends and found himself in his own room by 2:30 a.m. “If he would have reported the accident immediately, the police would likely have been able to save her, since they said she was probably breathing air for at least two hours! “This tragedy caused many to turn against Ted. Prior to this event, he was seen as a rich, selfcentered, alcoholic playboy. After having to deal with the personal responsibility for his part in another person’s death, and the political repercussions for himself and his family, the affect on his immediate family, this tragedy along with losing the 1980 Democratic Presidential bid to Jimmy Carter, seems to have really driven Ted to become the best senator he could become, to become the crusader for the poor, the underprivileged, those of all races and beliefs. “Ted wrote and sponsored a breath-taking amount of legislation and had a wonderful ability to work across the aisle, for the common good, something we try and learn in our own Antioch Leadership and Change Program, yet see so rarely in Congress, where special interests, fear, and animosity prevail. “Ted, like all of us, was a human being, subject to many of the frailties that all of are, but he also acknowledged them, faced them courageously, and when he fell, he got up again, smiled, and went back into the arena, and did more good work...” W.W.
choice of how much you pay in each paycheck ... if you set it up correctly, you won’t be waiting for a return. “Also, you’d think they would have thought out the repercussions for doing a program like this. OK, they put a little more cash into a salesmans pocket or dealerships account. The same time, used car prices have risen 30 percent according to some online sites. They have taken money out of mechanics pockets and screwed over 90 percent of the households who didn’t have a qualifying car to trade in. In the meantime, the inventory on the lots has all but dwindled which means higher prices for those without a trade in.” politicsuk “Most of us have not gotten a crumb from this crummy government program.
And yes, its administration has also been crummy.Ad hoc, on-the-fly government now in D.C.” ReaganVoter “This is not the role of government.” VirginianCSA Having worked in the car business for seven years I can tell you that (the last weekend of the program) was the wildest and craziest thing I’ve ever seen. As for laying off sales people ... I doubt it. Sales people don’t cost the stores much as we work on commission and only get paid if we sell. If anyone is being let go, it’s because they are underperforming not just being let go. Good sales people are too hard to find to let go.” revdogg
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“I know I got clunked and so did you. Here’s how – our clunker administration continues to print money (debt) and in this case $3 billion is given to the poor auto industry. You know, all those local owners who live in Indian Hill and Hyde Park. Guess who has to pay the $3 billion back to the feds? Not the auto dealers, you and me and our kids. I sure could use a handout.” Cincy151
State rep listens to district On Aug. 17, I attended an office hours session for State Rep. Connie Pillich at the Blue Ash Municipal Building. This was not a campaign fund raiser, special interests-only venue, or invitation-only event. I was expecting maybe an intern staffer willing to take concerns from area constituents/ citizenry, and was pleasantly surprised when I found Pillich was there in person. I quietly seated myself in the rear of the city council chambers and listened to the question-andanswer format. It was disappointing to learn that although Blue Ash had been informed in advance of this media publicized event, they failed to provide any microphones to the representative and to anyone in the audience which, at times, made it challenging to completely hear all of the conversations. Contrary to the recent national media wall-to-wall coverages of these types of meetings having large overflowing turnouts of hostile citizenry, or recently dubbed as a national political based catch phrase, “astro turfing,” there was none of that at all. Often a personnel complement of law enforcement agents is present to eventually remove those that disrupt. It was sad that there was not a single member of the media there to cover this event. Although the advance media publicity had informed all that this event was to be from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p. m., Pillich remained well past this time to allow those arriving and departing ample opportunity to speak with her and share their views about Ohio state government, continuing onwards to about 8:30 p. m.
She had a sign in sheet, and passed around her state house business card to those in attendance, which peaked in the mid-teens Jay Janus Jr. range in numCommunity ber.When queried Recorder about the format guest and continuity columnist of these office hours, Pillich apprised all that she has held at least one every month in the district since she has taken office, that the audience numbers have numbered from a very few to this number, which, to date, has been her largest audience, and that she intends on continuing these types of meetings and formats for future areas and months to come. Think for a moment, how often any local, state, or federal governmental entity appointed or elected official does that on a regular basis, if at all? The citizenry in attendance were from all areas, walks of life, and ages. All were respectful of each others’ views, with an absence of shouting, disruptions and improper behavior. Pillich told the audience that she had received more than 5,000 e-mails about library funding alone. She shared with us that she had barely taken office when she was confronted at her state house office with a seemingly never ending presence of lobbyists desiring to meet with her to promote their issues, which took up an inordinate amount of time, and then somehow in all these meetings a
single constituent was able to get through with their area of concern, which added some levity to her overall presentation. Some of the issues of concern included: titles, deeds, ownership, covenants of long established existing residential housing complexes; signage along a state route and interstate highway to announce the proximate location of Beckfield College in Springdale; massive economic costs incurred with the state budget due to illegal immigration issues; state costs for Medicaid and Medicare; the disparity in educational funding and reductions in relation to parochial schools in contrast with public schools; bringing “green” energy saving jobs to the district; programs relating to energy advantages of “green” construction in residential construction; veterans services and benefits. She said one of her areas of personal concern is the issue of teen pregnancy. Post event, she surprised me by mailing me a personally penned note of appreciation for my attendance at this event and sharing my concerns. I encourage more citizenry to attend future “office hours” with Pillich, and to communicate with her their wishes relative to state government: Connie Pillich, State Representative, District 28, Ohio House, 77 S. High St., 11th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-6111; Phone, (614)466-8120; Fax, (614)-719-3582; Phone/ Toll Free (800)-282-0253; E m a i l , district28@ohr.state.oh.us;www.h ouse.state.oh.us. “Jay” Janus, Jr., is a disability advocate/ paralegal. He lives in Sycamore Township.
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downtown. The next meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 16. Call 946-4400.
Glendale
Glendale Village Council meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 80 E. Sharon Ave.; village offices, 30 Village Square; phone 771-7200. Web site: glendaleohio.org.
Evendale
Village Council meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the village offices, 10500 Reading Road; phone 563-2244. Web site: www.evendaleohio.org.
Hamilton County
Commissioners – meet at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday in Room 605 of the County Administration Building, 138 E. Court St.,
Sharonville
Council meets the second and last Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the municipal building chambers, 10900 Reading Road; phone 563-1144. Web site: www.sharonville.org.
Springdale
Council meets the first and third Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the municipal building chambers, 11700 Lawnview Ave.; phone 3465700. Web site: www.springdale.org.
Wyoming
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The Princeton Board of Education meets the second Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in room 524 at Princeton High School, 11080 Chester Road.
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Deer Park Athletic Director Rob Hamman replaced Terry Hartley, who retired at the end of last school year.
AD adjusting to new position By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
It’s a change of scenery, but Rob Hamman is adjusting well to his new position as the athletic director at Deer Park City Schools. Hamman said that the environment and the new position are quite an adjustment, and he has spent his first few weeks on the job getting to know the people and the duties. Hamman spent three years as principal at the Hope Academy in Mt. Healthy, a state-chartered, non-public, independent high school for students with special educational needs. With no previous experience as an athletic director, Hamman said he was attracted to the position after building good professional relationships with a few Deer Park district staff members. He said he has coached during his time as an educator including coaching a variety of sports while teaching at Covington Independent Schools. He also has taught many different subjects including social stud-
ies, carpentry, advanced literature and special education woodshop. Hamman He said is looking forward to engaging the students and giving them more opportunities to share their experiences as athletes. Hamman said he wants to use the athletic Web site as a blog for athletes to use to write about the games, events and practices they participate in. “It’s getting more students to tell the Deer Park story,” Hamman said. Hamman has two bachelor degrees, including one in anthropology, and holds a masters in education from Xavier University. He is also licensed as a teacher, principal and superintendent by the state. He has two young sons that he takes golfing, fishing and to Dayton Dragons baseball games. Hamman said he is most looking forward to learning the job, helping the coaches and “providing the best possible student-athlete experience.”
THINGS TO DO Car show
The City of Montgomery is hosting a car show from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Montgomery Square, 9900 Montgomery Road, Montgomery. The event features vintage cars, truck and motorcycles and includes music and food vendors. The cost is $10 vehicle, free for spectators. Call 891-2424.
Suit drive
Men’s Wearhouse is hosting the National Suit Drive from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Men’s Wearhouse Sycamore Plaza, 7800 Montgomery Road, Sycamore Township. Men’s Wearhouse locations accept suit donations to provide unemployed men with necessary professional attire. Receive 10 percent store discount with donation. Store donates one tie per suit donation. Call 7931119 or visit www.nationalsuitdrive.com.
Kayak down the river
Hamilton County Park District is hosting the Little Miami River Kayak Trip at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Lake Isabella, 10174 LovelandMadeira Road, Symmes Township. It begins at Lake
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Their community spirit measured in yards Joanie Rielage and I have been Email buddies for a while. When I asked her for an interview, she and husband, Tom, agreed under the condition that it had to tie into Springdale’s 16th annual neighborhood yard sale. The Rielages took it over in 2001 when Shirley Flynn said she Evelyn was tired after hanPerkins dling it for five years with the Kauffman Community family. Press However, Shirley columnist still actively participates and is a world of historical information about the yard sale and the neighborhood. A resident who lived on Rosetta Court began the sale when people moved into the subdivisions and tried individual yard sales. It was decided that the Springdale Terrace and Royal Oaks houses off Lawnview should have a neighborhood event and things just grew from there. “Many people downsized to smaller houses, so last year’s sale was perfect for them to get rid of lots of excess,” Shirley said. People come from out of town to sell from relative’s homes, combining their wares with family members. “Some buyers come back every year; they know which houses have the good stuff,” Shirley said. Shirley’s daughter drives up from Kentucky with children’s clothes. One gentleman sells his homemade preserves. Each participant is asked to contribute $1 to cover expenses for printing flyers and signs, and newspaper advertising.
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Shirley Flynn with Tom and Joanie Rielage in the Rielages’ Springdale front yard on a sunny day that matched their sunny and caring spirits. The flyer is very clear about the cost of putting the yard sale on, and most people are happy to pay their dollar. Some are generous about contributing, even if they are not residents or aren’t selling anything. On the day of the sale Tom and Joanie go around collecting from each home with goods on display. They do not receive any payment for their hard work, and have generously committed to pay any shortfall to cover expenses. The event is always in September because there is little chance of rain. Tom can remember intermittent rain only once, and it wasn’t a deal breaker. The Rielages hand deliver announcements to 500 homes in the two subdivisions. Tom enthusiastically said, “This is good for the community. It brings neighbors together, and our adult children who moved away come back to reconnect.
The city of Springdale, the police and city manager are very cooperative. We remind people not to allow visitors to block driveways and fire lanes and hope they cooperate. The police patrol to enforce these rules, but you are welcome to park in Ross Park.” Although he, Joanie and Shirley mostly talked about the sale, I did discover that Tom is a chemist. He is an accomplished photographer as well, and has some lovely pictures he took in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Georgia and of ruins in Portugal on display in their hallway. While we don’t know a lot about the trio, we do know they have big hearts, and are sterling examples of what community is all about. Evelyn Perkins writes a regular column about people and events in the Tri-County Press area. Send items for her column to 10127 Chester Road, Woodlawn, 45215, or call her directly at 772-7379.
FROM CINCINNATI.COM/SHARE Isabella and continues 7.5 miles down river. All equipment is provided. Bring a lunch. All participants must complete Quick Start program prior to trip. The cost is $25, $20 ages 6-18. Registration is required and is available online. Call 521-2345 or visit www.greatparks.org.
On stage
Forest Dale Church of Christ is presenting “Sabotage on ‘The Ultimate Server’” at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Forest Dale Church of Christ, 604 W. Kemper Road, Springdale. Cost is $10. Play runs through Sept. 19. Call 8257171 or visit www.myspace. com/fdccgrapevine. Dates are Sept. 11, 12, 18 and 19.
Open house
Madeira Historical Society is hosting the Madeira Historical Society open house from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Miller House, 7226 Miami Ave., Madeira. The event is free; donations are accepted. Call 240-4348.
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Art is busting out all over, with individual and group instruction at The Center for the Arts in Wyoming. The center offers programs in the visual arts, music, dance, and musical theater. Most are designed for children; in fact, the Musik Kids Program offers tunes for tots as young as three months old. Instrumental instruction, String Improvisation and a Rock Bands Program are geared for older children. Lessons are available for adults as well. Dance instruction begins with preschool creative classes and continues with ballet and tap, hip hop and jazz, and Irish dance. Visual arts for preschoolers accepts children from 4to 6-years of age and continues with age groupings for youngsters through high school. Media include drawing, printmaking, and painting. Adult classes are available in clay, photography, drawing, crafts and Photoshop. A special series of art classes is available for homeschooled students. The Center for the Arts is
at 322 Wyoming Ave.Call 948-1900 or visit www. TheCenter4TheArts.org
Springdale to host Junior Olympics
Children ages 12 and under can participate in the annual Springdale Junior Olympics. Hosted by Springdale Parks & Recreation, the free community event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave. Kids can participate in a variety of events, including the 50-yard dash and the obstacle course. Awards are given to boys and girls in each age group. Registration is from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., and events are from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All children who register are entered for door prizes. For information call 3463910 or e-mail goplay@ springdale.org.
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when they tap into nocharge, team-mentoring services offered by SCORE executive volunteers. Greater Cincinnati SCORE, a volunteer arm of the Small Business Administration, is working with outsourcing employment service Lee Hecht Harrison and Stifel Nicolaus, an investment firm, to promote team mentoring services to their clients in Cincinnati. The sessions are held at both company offices in the Chase Towers of Kenwood, 8044 Montgomery Road. The team-mentoring sessions last up to 1.5 hours and clients are given assignments to accomplish between monthly appointments. For more information about SCORE workshops, individual and team counseling and mentoring, go to www.scoreworks.org or call the SCORE office at 6842812 or 684-2812.
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2007 Loveland High School alumnus Matt Mayerle is a performer at Shadowbox at Newport on the Levee. Shadowbox is a Sketch Comedy/Rock N Roll show. Mayerle started working
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CIVIC
Rep. Connie Pillich, 7 p.m. Evendale Village Recreation Center, 10500 Reading Road. Representative Pillich gives update on policy initiatives at Statehouse and answers questions from council members and community. Free. Presented by Rep. Connie Pillich. 614466-8120. Evendale.
EDUCATION
Park 42 Toastmasters Meeting, noon-1 p.m. Park 42 Toastmaster Club, 3700 Park 42 Drive. Suite 190B, Learn to develop and polish formal and informal communication skills. Ages 18 and up. Free. 530-0909, ext. 20. Sharonville.
FARMERS MARKET
Springdale Farmers Market, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Springdale Town Center, 11596 Springfield Pike. Fresh produce, baked goods, herbs, meats and honey. Presented by City of Springdale. 346-5712. Springdale.
NATURE
Silly Sports Challenge, 11 a.m. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road. Scooter canoe races, broomball or some other whacky game. Children should wear athletic clothes and shoes. Ages 4-6. Free, vehicle permit required. Registration required by Sept. 10. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Sharonville. Nature Stories, 10:30 a.m. Seeds. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road. Sharon Centre. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Sharonville. F R I D A Y, S E P T . 1 1
BARS/CLUBS
Snow Shoe Crabs, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Bar Seventy-One, 8850 Governors Hill Drive. Ages 21 and up. $5. 774-9697; www.barseventyone.com. Symmes Township. DJ Aaron Glorius and That Guy from Okinawa, 7 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, 5541040. Blue Ash. Friday Industry Mixology, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Seecretz Sports Lounge & Grill, 10088 Springfield Pike. Half-off appetizers, drinks $3, VIP and bottle service. Entertainment and music by DJ. Ages 21 and up. 771-5800. Woodlawn.
CIVIC
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Village Squares, 8 p.m. St. Gabriel Consolidated School, 18 W. Sharon Ave. Plus level Western square and round dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Glendale.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Gorman Heritage Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, 563-6663. Evendale.
Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 574-1849. Indian Hill.
FESTIVALS
St. Saviour Fall Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, St. Saviour Church, 4136 Myrtle Ave. Food, booths, rides, entertainment and games for all ages. Free. Through Sept. 13. 791-9004. Amberley Village.
HOME & GARDEN
How’s Your Well Water?, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, 772-7645. Springdale.
NATURE
Nature Stories, 10:30 a.m. Seeds. Sharon Woods, Free, vehicle permit required. 5217275. Sharonville.
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FESTIVALS
St. Saviour Fall Festival, 5 p.m.-midnight, St. Saviour Church, Free. 791-9004. Amberley Village.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
ON STAGE - COMEDY
JR Brow, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $12. Go Bananas, Reservations required. 984-9288. Montgomery.
Concerts on the Green, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Featuring ScoDaddies. Harry Whiting Brown Scouthouse, 34 Village Square, Bring seating. Picnics welcome. Show moves inside for bad weather. Free. Presented by Harry Whiting Brown Community Center. 771-0333. Glendale.
ON STAGE - THEATER
PUBLIC HOURS
Sabotage on ‘The Ultimate Server’, 7 p.m. Forest Dale Church of Christ, 604 W. Kemper Road. Mystery dinner theater. $10. Through Sept. 19. 825-7171; www.myspace.com/fdccgrapevine. Springdale.
SHOPPING
National Suit Drive. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Men’s Wearhouse Tri-County, 671-1119; www.nationalsuitdrive.com. Springdale. S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 1 2
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Woodworking Demonstrations, 9:30 a.m. Installing European Hinges. Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 421 E. Kemper Road. Free. 671-7711; www.rockler.com. Springdale. Beginning Crochet, 10 a.m.-noon, Fiberge, 9901 Montgomery Road. Learn to chain, single, double, triple crochet. No experience needed. $25, plus supplies. Registration required. 831-9276. Montgomery.
Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11. 563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville. Glendale Heritage Museum, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Glendale Heritage Museum, Free, donations accepted. 771-4908. Glendale. Gorman Heritage Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, $5, $3 ages 3-17 and seniors, free for members. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.
RECREATION
Car Show, 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Montgomery Square, 9900 Montgomery Road. Vintage cars, truck and motorcycles. Includes music and food vendors. $10 vehicle, free for spectators. Presented by City of Montgomery. 891-2424. Montgomery. Guided Farm Tour, 10 a.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road. Member of farm staff gives insight on farm’s history and practices and answers visitors’ questions. Includes live animal visits. $8. Reservations recommended. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.
COMMUNITY DANCE
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Madeira Historical Society Open House, noon-3 p.m. Madeira school artifacts and historical documents. Miller House, 7226 Miami Ave. Free; donations accepted. Presented by Madeira Historical Society. 2404348. Madeira.
FARMERS MARKET
Gorman Heritage Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, 563-6663. Evendale. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 574-1849. Indian Hill.
Big Band Dance, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Maple Knoll Village, 11100 Springfield Pike. Auditorium. Includes snacks and soft drinks. Couples and singles welcome. Free dance lessons 1-2 p.m. $10. Presented by WMKV 89.3 FM. 782-4399. Springdale.
FARMERS MARKET
Gorman Heritage Farm, noon-5 p.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, 563-6663. Evendale.
FESTIVALS
St. Saviour Fall Festival, 4 p.m.-9 p.m. St. Saviour Church, Free. 791-9004. Amberley Village.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
Cincinnati Dulcimer Society, 3 p.m. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road. Sharon Centre. All ages. Free; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.
MUSIC - BENEFITS
A Batty Concert, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road. Bat search, games, crafts and learning sessions on bats. Batty concert features Mark Tillack. Benefits Gorman Heritage Farm and Echobats. $25 family pack; $5, $3 children. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.
NATURE
What’s For Dinner?, 2 p.m. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road. Sharon Centre. Discover what some local mammals eat at and create a “pizza” with special ingredients for animals. Family friendly. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.
PROVIDED Toby Keith, pictured, with guest Trace Adkins, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave. For tickets, call 800-7453000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
PUBLIC HOURS
Sharonville History Museum, noon-4 p.m. Sharonville History Museum, Creek Road and Main streets, Home to a variety of Sharonville memorabilia, and contains an extensive file collection about area residents, buildings and other places in and around Cincinnati. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Society of Historic Sharonville. 563-9756. Sharonville.
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Crayon Recycling, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road. Sharon Centre. Parents bring their children and broken crayons to learn how make new ones. Free; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.
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Forest Dale Church of Christ is presenting “Sabotage on ‘The Ultimate Server’” at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Forest Dale Church of Christ, 604 W. Kemper Road, Springdale. It is mystery dinner theater. The cost is $10. The play runs through Sept. 19. Call 825-7171 or visit www.myspace.com/fdccgrapevine. Reality television show producer Russell Scruggs, left, (portrayed by Bob Robinson of West Chester) instructs rookie host Crystal Taylor (Brenda Gross of Forest Park) in Forest Dale Church of Christ’s mystery dinner theater, “Sabotage on ‘The Ultimate Server.’” Performances are Sept. 11, 12, 18 and 19.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
JR Brow, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $8, $4 bar and restaurant employees. Go Bananas, Reservations required. 984-9288. Montgomery.
Bark Day Bash, noon-4 p.m. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Sharonville, 11900 Conrey Road. With Jessica Byington, Miss Teen International. Food, dunking booth, giveaways and on-site dog nail trimming services. Looking for “Cincinnati’s Funniest Pet” at 2 p.m. Send non-returnable DVD of pet and registration form by Sept. 7. Free. Presented by Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Sharonville. 489-7392. Sharonville. M O N D A Y, S E P T . 1 4
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Beautiful Basic Sweaters, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Continues Sept. 28. Fiberge, 9901 Montgomery Road. Intermediate level. Select and read patterns, choose yarn, master increasing, decreasing, bind off. Supplies not included. $50, plus supplies. Registration required. 831-9276. Montgomery. Cards with Connie, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Stamp Your Art Out, 9685 Kenwood Road. With owner Connie Williams. Class of card crafting where you’ll make four cards. Adults only.Free, most supplies included. Registration required. 793-4558. Blue Ash.
CIVIC
Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Circle Singers Rehearsals, 7:15 p.m.-9 p.m. Cottingham Retirement Community, 3995 Cottingham Drive. Chapel. All voices welcome. No auditions. Perform in concerts. Bill Osborne, director. Ages 16 and up. Presented by Circle Singers. 541-1614; www.geocities.com/circlesingers. Sharonville.
FARMERS MARKET
Wyoming Farmers Market, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Wyoming Avenue Farmers Market, Corner of Wyoming and Van Roberts avenues, Local organic and sustainably-raised fruit, vegetables, eggs and meat, and carefully produced cottage products. Presented by Wyoming Farmers Market. 761-6263; www.wyomingfarmersmarket.net. Wyoming. Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 574-1849. Indian Hill.
RECREATION
Men’s 5 on 5 Full Court Basketball League, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Weekly through Nov. 17. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. $225, plus $25 weekly referee fee. Registration required. 985-6747. Montgomery.
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EDUCATION
Apple Computer User Group, 7 p.m. Maple Knoll Village, 11100 Springfield Pike. Wellness Center. Free. 591-1737; www.applesiders.com. Springdale.
RECREATION
Yoga in the Garden, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Weekly through Oct. 21. Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road. Interpretive Building. Focused breathing. $42, $35 members. Registration required. 563-6663. Evendale.
SCHOOLS
Colleges That Changes Lives, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road. Registration is not required. Non-profit group that aids the advancement and support of a student-centered college search process. Free. 410-857-8748; www.ctcl.org. Sharonville.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472 Meeting, 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road. Public speaking and leadership skills meeting. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472. 351-5005. Kenwood.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Karaoke, 8 p.m. Sluggers Rockin’ Sports Cafe, 10765 Reading Road. With DJ Julie J. 9563797. Evendale.
RECREATION
Volleyball Clinic, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Weekly through Oct. 5. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Learn fundamentals and advanced skills of volleyball. $40. Registration required. 985-6747. Montgomery.
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Barney comes to the Cincinnati Zoo to perform two live shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the zoo’s Wings of Wonder Theater. Barney will dance and sing his most popular songs. The shows are free with zoo admission, $13, adults; $9, ages 2-12; 2 and under, free. Donate a new children’s book or pajamas on Sept. 11 for The Great Sprout Tuck-In and receive one free child’s admission with a paid adult admission on Sept. 11. Visit www.cincinnatizoo.org.
Life
September 9, 2009
Playing hide-and-seek, but not really seeking All humans live in hiding from themselves. That’s one of Albert Camus’ central insights about human nature. We practice what psychology calls repression and denial – thereby remaining unconscious to who we really are. Why hide certain experiences or realities of our life? We fear it would be too difficult or frightening dealing with them. We prefer, as Kierkegaard puts it, to tranquilize ourselves with the trivial. Hiding strong personal elements from ourselves is usually futile. They keep trying to get our attention. They express themselves through symptoms such as anxiety, stomach trouble, insomnia, headaches, irritation or depression. True, some depression comes from chemical imbalances and must be treated with medication. But another kind of depression can be caused by pushing down and away i.e. depressing, unwelcome feelings. One of the strange things about our feelings is, however, that we can’t just bury the unpleasant ones and keep the pleasant ones.
They’re all intertwined. Bury anger and we bury the potential for joy; bury sexuality and we bury spontaneity; bury conflict and we bury peace of mind. Symptoms of hidden and scary feelings tap on the walls of our minds and bodies as if to say, “You can’t lead a full life unless you deal with me and achieve a certain understanding of me as part of your life.” Those of us who have been abused or neglected, bruised or wounded by significant others, must come face to face with our pain and the truth about the whole situation. Understanding the truth will help set us free. It’s difficult for us, but doing so begins healing and integration. Often, facing what we’ve kept hidden is best accomplished with the assistance of a competent professional counselor. One example of the hidden being revealed occurred when I was pastor and a young woman made an appointment. During it she denounced her current boyfriend and his interest in sex. She showed me newspaper arti-
cles confirming her belief that our culture is too permissive and men are the villains causing it all. She wanted me to write about it and preach about it to my parishioners. It was her growing intensity, her insistence and deepening rage that led me to suspect there was much more to her concerns. After a long period of listening, I asked her gently, “Would you be willing to tell me what happened to you? Did someone hurt you or frighten you?” What followed was a profound change in her behavior. She stared into space in silence. Then, with contorted face, an angry snarl in her voice, she whispered, “I was raped when I was 18, and by damn, no man will ever have that power over me again!” With some relief, she said she had hidden and denied that fact for years. She tried – and for a while it worked – to consider that trauma as just a nightmare. She never wondered why she was not able “to find the right guy” with whom to consider marriage. Her repressed fear of sex and
anger at men were affecting her life tremendously. From that point on she was willing to confer with a psychologist and work through the brutal disrespect forced on her by her attacker.A healthier life was ahead for her. She proved more courageous than most people are
wont to be in facing what’s hidden inside. Too many of us fulfill Camus’ claim that most humans live in hiding from themselves. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community
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Circle Singers seek voices part harmony. All voices (bass to soprano) are welcome. Training is not required, and no auditions are necessary. Rehearsals are held from 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays (Sept. 1 into June), in the chapel of Cottingham
Retirement Community, U.S. 42, Sharonville. Interested singers may join or check out the group by coming to any rehearsal. Call 541-1614 or 2482006, or e-mail wrtrjack@ cinci.rr.com. Visit www. geocities.com/circlesingers.
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It’s all a piece of pie this week
I guess I should call this week’s column the “Pie Issue.” I ’ v e b e e n Rita asked by Heikenfeld several Kentucky Rita’s kitchen readers to clone Maysville’s most famous transparent pie made by McGee’s Bakery. And a reader on the northern side of the river has been clamoring for Jimmy Gherardi’s lemon blueberry pie. First, the story about McGee’s. I Gherardi stopped in their bakery last year and got several items including their transparent pie. The recipe is secret so I can’t tell you how I sleuthed information but will tell you my “anonymous source” said McGee’s uses powdered milk. Now most transparent pies call for cream or milk so I have no idea how true the powdered milk theory is, but it’s plausible for sure when baking in large amounts. The ingredients in
this pie are similar but not exactly like Hoosier, chess and vinegar pies. Anyway, I ran into Nick Clooney last year when we were both on Fox 19’s morning show. Nick said he thought his brother had a recipe similar to McGee’s. Nick and I lost touch so I never did get the recipe in my hot little hands. The recipe I’m sharing is so delicious and almost dead-on McGee’s – and as close as I’m ever going to get to it. Jimmy’s pie, on the other hand, was a cinch to get. He is so generous when it comes to sharing recipes so I’ve got his authentic one to share here.
Transparent pie close to McGee’s
Originally from Martha Jane Zeigler, a Batavia resident and fine baker. Now this isn’t the prettiest pie – the filling isn’t real high but is so enticingly sweet and good you’ll understand when you take a bite. A thick filling would just be too much. Now if all you have is dark Karo, that should be OK too. I’ve adapted this slightly from her original recipe. 1 pie shell 1 stick butter, room temperature (salted or unsalted is OK) 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 ⁄2 cup half & half 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon clear Karo syrup Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Beat butter and sugar until mixture is fairly fluffy. Add rest of ingredients and blend well. Don’t worry if it looks curdled. Pour into pie shell. Bake 10 minutes at 400 degrees, then turn oven down to 325 degrees and bake for about 40 to 50 minutes more, or until pie has set. Awesome with a dollop of whipped cream.
Chef Jimmy Gherardi’s lemon sour cream blueberry pie
For reader Cathy Grosse who told me she’s tried to duplicate “but have only nearly got it – worth stuffing myself for.” Cathy wanted to wish Jimmy well and thinks, like I do, that Jimmy is a wonderful and caring person.
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Whisk. Add sour cream and water. Whisk until smooth. Place on stove top over medium heat and stir until thickened. Remove from heat and add butter. Stir until melted and well combined. Stir in yolks, Keep stirring until well combined – don’t worry if butter is floating around. Place back on heat and stir constantly until mixture is well combined and thick again. Stir in juice and keep stirring until it becomes thick and starts to hold its shape. Remove from heat and pour into prepared pie crust. Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then place in fridge until cold. Top with as much whipped cream, berries, etc. as you want.
Can you help?
Like P.F. Chang’s lemon sauce for chicken. Dan Romito, producer of Fox 19’s morning show asked me to find this for his mom, who reads my column. This is one of P.F. Chang’s most popular dishes …mmmm.
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Chocolate zucchini muffin
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Chocolate zucchini loaf
Chocolate zucchini bread/cake a huge hit
My editor, Lisa Mauch, and her co-workers gave this a two thumbs up. She made this both as cupcakes and in a loaf pan. I salivated just looking at the photos. Like everyone who has made it, Lisa declares this a keeper. This is a good recipe to use those gargantuan zucchini that look like they’re on steroids. 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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Northern Hills to present Taste of Jewish Holidays Northern Hills Synagogue-Congregation B’nai Avraham and Borders Books have teamed to present a special series of programs for children and families highlighting the Jewish holidays. The series will kick off with “A Taste of Rosh Hashanah” from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Borders at 5105 Deerfield Boulevard, Mason.
Guests will enjoy food, crafts and stories associated with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which begins at sundown Friday, Sept. 18. The entire community is invited to attend. Tracy Weisberger, Northern Hills Synagogue’s award-winning director of education and programming, created this “Taste” series, which continues throughout the year. The
Dec. 6 “Taste” will feature special Hanukah treats, exciting stories and imaginative crafts. On Feb. 21, guests are invited to come dressed in their favorite Purim costume to celebrate the holiday with food and festivities. On March 24, the Passover program will include an array of activities and a taste of the foods featured on the Seder plate.
“In Judaism the synagogue is the focal point of the community, but the home is where many of our great wealth of traditions take place. For example, families enjoy creating and enjoying traditional holiday foods, making Chanukah decorations, creating costumes for Purim and preparing Passover. The programs in the ‘Taste’ series are designed to bring these
wonderful activities out into the community, and what better place then a bookstore where there are numerous books about Jewish traditions for all ages,” said Elaine Hordes, vice president of education and programming at Northern Hills Synagogue. “The programs will be fun and educational, and exude the spirit of the holidays. We are fortunate to be
able to combine Tracy’s creativity with Border’s hospitality to provide what promises to be an inspiring time for all.” Northern Hills Synagogue is at 5714 Fields Ertel Road, between I-71 and Snider Road. For more information, call the Synagogue at 9316038, e-mail nhscba@fuse.net or visit www.nhs-cba.org.
Cincinnati Chapter of Hadassah to host opening meeting bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, the American Jewish Archives Web site is hosting an online exhibit on the 16th president’s relationship to the Jewish community. The documents included in this presentation highlight Lincoln’s actions regarding specific Jewish-related incidents during the Civil War, such as the appointment of the first Jewish chaplains in 1862 and Grant’s General Orders No. 11, as well as Jewish responses to the Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln’s assassination and legacy.
Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer women’s organization whose members are inspired to strengthen their partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity, and realize their potential as a dynamic force in American society. Cincinnati Chapter offers a variety of community service and fundraising projects, as well as fun and educational special interest groups for women of all ages and interests. Hebrew Union College is
at 3101 Clifton Avenue in Clifton. Parking is available but limited. Car-pooling is encouraged. Hadassah members may donate contributions from their Hadassah Red Boxes at the event.
Couvert for the luncheon is $20. For more information and Zola reservations, call 821-6157.
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Prior to assuming leadership of The Marcus Center, Zola served for more than 15 years as the national dean of admissions, student affairs and alumni relations for HUCJIR. In 2006, Zola became the first American Jewish historian and the first American rabbi to receive appointment to the Academic Advisory Council of the congressionally recognized Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. Zola is a historian of American Jewry and is widely acknowledged as an expert on the development of American Reform Judaism. Author of numerous books, including “The Dynamics of American Jewish History: Jacob Rader Marcus’s Essays on American Jewry,” “Women Rabbis: Exploration and Celebration” and “Isaac Harby of Charleston.” Rabbi Zola’s newest volume, “He Was Like One of Us: American Jewry and the Idealization of Abraham Lincoln,” is expected to be published in 2010. In celebration of the
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The Cincinnati Chapter of Hadassah will hold its opening meeting/installation and luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at Hebrew Union College, Mayerson Auditorium. Guest speaker will be Rabbi Gary Zola, who will give a presentation about “Abraham Lincoln and the Jews.” Hadassah Board members will be installed for the 20092010 year, and the American Jewish Archives, located at HUC, will be open for viewing following the luncheon. Event chairs are Renee Sandler and Teri Junker. Zola is the executive director of The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives, the world’s largest freestanding research center dedicated solely to the study of the American Jewish experience. Zola also serves as professor of the American Jewish Experience at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati.
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September 9, 2009
REUNIONS Anderson High School Class of 1954 – is conducting its 55th year reunion, Friday, Sept. 11, Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13. For details call Wayne Wykoff at 321-7109, or Kirs Schwegler Wilshire at 859-441-7560. From 710 p.m., Friday, the group will meet at AJ’s Roadhouse. On Saturday, at 7 p.m., the group will meet at Vito’s Restaurant in Ft. Thomas and on Sunday, there will
be a picnic at noon at Woodland Mound Park off Nordyke Road. Glen Este High School Class of 1989 – is having a reunion from 711 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Receptions Eastgate (Biggs Plaza). Go to www.alumniclass.com/gleneste, or the Facebook page under “Glen Este Class of 1989 Reunion� for more details, or call Melanie Sturgeon at 688-1886.
The Woodward High School Class of 1959 – is having its 50th reunion the weekend of Sept. 12. For information, contact the Web site at www.woodward59.com. The Amelia High School Class of 1969 – is having its 40th year class reunion from 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Sept. 12, at Hilltop Reception Hall, 2141 Ohio 125, (Old DX Ranch). Cost is $30
per person. The class is inviting any other classes that would like to attend. Listed below are classmates needed for correct mailing/e-mail information. Contact Nancy Knox at njpinger@roadrunner.com or 876-2859, or Kathy Baker at kathymomrose@ hotmail.com. Denise Bein-Nailor, Stephen Gail Brooks, Phillip Craig, Albert Delisle, Gary Frazee, Tom Garcia, Ben Gillespie, Daryl
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Advanced Jazz/Hip-Hop – Teens Beginning/Intermediate Jazz/Hip-Hop – Teens Ballet Technique III & IV – 5th grade & up Begin. Basic Movement – preschool age 3 to 5 Ballet Technique II – 2nd grade & up Ballet Technique V & VI – 8th grade & up Beginning Tap II – 2nd grade & up Lyrical/Contemp. Dance – adults & teens Pointe Class – by invit; must be in Ballet VI
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9:15 to 10:00 AM: MommyMoves & DaddyDance – dancercise for adults w/Infants to K 10:00 to 10:30 AM: Basic Movement/Beginning Ballet – age 3 to 6 10:30 to 11:00 AM: Introduction to Beginning Tap – age 3 to 6 11:05 to 11:35 AM: Beginning Tumbling – age 3 to 6 5:00 to 5:45 PM: Clogging for Tappers – 5th grade & up with tap training 5:30 to 6:00 PM: Beginning Basic Movement – preschool age 3 to 5 5:45 to 6:30 PM: Tap Class for Show Team – by teacher invitation 6:00 to 6:30 PM: Ballet Technique I – Kindergarten to 3rd grade 6:30 to 7:00 PM: Beginning Tap I – Kindergarten to 3rd grade 6:30 to 7:00 PM: Intermediate/Advanced Tap Technique 7:00 to 7:45 PM: Tap Class for Show Team – by teacher invitation 7:45 to 8:30 PM: Lyrical/Contemp. Dance – 4th grade & up w/Ballet training 7:45 to 8:30 PM: Beginning Tap for Adults 8:30 to 9:15 PM: Introduction to Couples’ Dance – adults Tumbling – 8th grade & up Tumbling – 4th grade to 7th grade SATURDAY Intermediate I Tap Class – 4th grade & up 10:00 to 10:45 AM: Beginning Jazz – K to 3rd grade Tumbling – Kindergarten to 3rd grade 10:45 to 11:15 AM: Beg. Basic Movement – age 3 to 5 Advanced I Tap Class – teens 11:15 to 12:00 noon: Beginning Jazz – 3rd to 6th grade Intermediate Tap for Adults Intermediate II Tap Class – teens If you have any questions about our schedule, please call Advanced II Tap Class – teens the Cincinnati Dance and Movement Center at 521-8462.
The 1959 graduating class of Resurrection School – in Price Hill is planning a 50-year reunion for Oct. 10. If you are a member of the class or know someone who was, please call either Eleanor (Kraft) McSwiggin at 941-4619, Bob Honkomp at 921-3762 or Jack Lisk at 921-3670 for more information.
Withrow High School Class of 1944 – Will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its graduation with a reunion luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Touch of Elegance, 5959 Kellogg Ave. Any class members and families of that year are invited to attend. Contact Bob McGrath at 871-3631, or email him at RMGrath@fuse.net.
Oak Hills High School Class of 1984 – is having a reunion from 711 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Meadows. Cost is $45 per person, and includes appetizers and open bar, and music from the band “Bad Habit.� Checks can be made to “Class of 1984 reunion� and be mailed to 3459 Ebenezer Road, Cincinnati, OH 45248.
St. Dominic Class of 1969 – is having its 40th reunion from 8 p.m. to midnight, Friday, Sept. 18, at St. Dominic O’Connor Hall. Cost is $20 per graduate or $25 per couple, and includes soft drinks, chips/pretzels and wine and beer. BYOB is permitted. RSVP by emailing stdominicclass1969@ zoomtown.com, or by contacting Sharon Lipps Holtz at 859-4412980, or Marcia Hammersmith Wechsler at 451-3775.
Hughes High School Class of 1969 – is planning to celebrate its 40-year reunion on Saturday, Oct. 24, with a dinner/dance at the Grove of Springfield Township. Classmates from the classes of 1967, 1968 and 1969 will be the hosts of this reunion. To make this the “Reunion of the 60s Decade� we are inviting other alumni classes from 1965 through 1969 to join in. Come out for a fun evening of catching up with old friends, dining and dancing. Help is needed to find lost classmates. If you are an interested member of these classes or know of anyone who is, for more information and to register, contact Julia Caulton at 7425916.
Clermont Northeastern Class of 1999 – will celebrate its 10-year reunion Friday, Sept. 18. Organizers are still looking for some classmates. Contact Maryann Huhn at 859-391-3375, or e-mail cne1999@yahoo.com. Include name, e-mail address, mailing address and telephone number. Princeton High School Class of 1959 – is having its 50th reunion from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Mill Race Banquet Center, Winton Woods. Contact “Tooter� Jan Adams at 729-0066 or John Q. Adams at jadams4990@aol.com. St. Dominic Class of 1985 – is having a reunion from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in O’Connor Hall at St. Dominic Church. In addition, there will be a 4:30 p.m. Mass, followed by a tour of the school. If members of the class have not been contacted about this event, or for information or to make reservations, call Gayle Dreiling Campbell at 245-1228. Email stdominicclassreunion85@ gmail.com for information. Glen Este Class of 1969 – is conducting its 40th reunion on Sept. 26 at Ivy Hills Country Club. From 7-8 p.m. is a reception and cocktail hour. Dinner is 8-9 p.m. From 9 p.m. to midnight is reminiscing, dancing and fun. From 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25, the class is having a tour of the school. Meet at the flag poles in front of the high school. Game starts at 7:30 p.m. Those who are in this class and haven’t been contacted are asked to notify Cathy Wilmers Recker at 2651283. The Bellevue High School Class of 1969 – is looking for graduates and close friends to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its graduation. The reunion is being planned for the weekend of Oct. 2 in Bellevue. Anyone knowing graduates or wishing further information should contact sandrawetzel@cinci.rr.com.
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Amelia High School Class of 1959 – a reunion is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Holiday Inn, Eastgate. For more information, call Rosalind (Fell) MacFarland at 752-8604. Our Lady of Perpetual Help – is having a reunion for all graduates from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at St. William’s Church Undercroft, West Eighth and Sunset avenues, Price Hill. Cost is $15 per person and includes soda, beer, chips, pretzels, bartender, hall rental and music by Jerry “Tiger� Iles. Donations given to Santa Maria Community Services, Sedamsville Civic Association and other organizations. Graduates are asked to bring a snack to share. Last names from A to M are asked to bring appetizers. Names from N to Z are asked to bring desserts. Mail reservations to Pat Oates Telger, 4125 Pleasure Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45205. Include name, name of spouse or guest, address, phone number, e-mail address, year graduated and a check for $15 made out to Pat Telger. For questions, call Marlene Mueller Collinsworth, 921-0620; Cathy Boone Dryden, 859-282-1788; Katky Oates Finkelmeier, 4514392; Jane Corns Garrett, 4517420; Jenny Corns Newman, 451-8787; Judy Oates Paff, 9228708 or Telger at 251-4507. St. Margaret Mary School in North College Hill Class of 1969 – is conducting a 40-year reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Clovernook Country Club, 2035 W. Galbraith Road. For details, contact Andy Kleiman at 859-441-6248. St. Dominic Class of 1988 – reunion is being rescheduled for the fall at a date and place to be determined. E-mail Angela (Fischer) Seiter at angelaseiter@hotmail.com for information.
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RELIGION Ascension Lutheran Church
Ascension’s Sunday worship service is at 10 a.m. Sunday school and adult forum begin at 9 a.m. A nursery is provided during the worship service. The church is hosting the Fall Chamber Concert Series. On Saturday, Sept. 26, the 16-yearold 2009 World Piano Competition winner, David Mamedov, will be performing in concert. Former Metropolitan Opera soloist Blythe Walker, soprano, and former European opera soloist, David Bezona, tenor, will be performing Saturday, Oct. 17. The final concert of the fall season will feature the choirs of Sycamore High School, Kenneth Holdt directing, Saturday, Nov. 21. All concerts are free and will begin at 7 p.m. (A free-will donation will be accepted.) The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288; www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.
Christ Church Glendale
The feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Christ Church Glendale will host an ecumenical Blessing of the Animals Sunday, Oct. 4. Clergy from St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, the First Presbyterian Church in Glendale, the Glendale New Church and Christ Church Glendale will participate. The service will begin at 2 p.m. on the church lawn at the corner of Forest and Erie avenues in Glendale. Following a brief service of prayer and song the clergy will bless pets individually. All pets must be on a leash or in a cage. For more information, email christchurch1@fuse.net. The church is at 965 Forest Ave., Glendale; 771-1544; www.christchurchglendale.org.
Church by the Woods
Would you like to learn English as a second language? Classes will start Saturday, Sept.12, from 10 a.m. to noon at the church. If interested, call 563-6447 or just join us on Saturday mornings. There is no charge for the first class; a nominal fee for material will be charged thereafter, All are welcome. Join members at 10 a.m. Sunday mornings for their church wor-
About religion
Religion news is published at no charge on a spaceavailable basis. Items must be to our office no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the following edition. E-mail announcements to tricountypress@communitypre ss.com, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. Mail to: Tri-County Press, Attention: Teasha Fowler, Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, OH 45140. ship; stay for coffee and a light snack after service. The church is located at 3755 Cornell Rd. Sharonville; 563-6447
Church of the Saviour United Methodist
The church is hosting the free Taking Better Pictures Workshop from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, for ages 11-17 and Saturday, Sept. 19, for ages 18105. Call the church to register. Haiti Mission Trip 2010: Sign-ups are being taken for an adult mission trip to Haiti in February 2010. Call the church office for details. 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. Vendors are needed for the Fall Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Crafters and vendors are invited to call the church for details. A new Moms Group is forming. They will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, or from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. Church of the Saviour Book Club will discuss “The Language of God: A Scientist Present Evidence for Belief” by Francis S. Collins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Harper’s Point Panera. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road,
Montgomery; 791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.
Drive, Blue Ash; 891-8527.
Forest Dale Church of Christ
Toby and Amy Hill will be visiting the church for all of the morning worship services Sunday, Sept. 6. The Hills run a medical clinic and teach in the Merendon Mountains of Honduras, where recent political events are expected to impact their work. The Hills will speak at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services and will report on their work at 10 a.m. More information about their visit is posted at www.myspace.com/fdccgrapevine. The Hills’ Web site is http://Merendon.net. The church is at 604 West Kemper Road, Springdale; 825-7171.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
The church is presenting Financial Peace University, a program that teaches the skills and confidence to make the right decisions with your money, beginning Sept. 3 at The Edge @ University of Cincinnati Campus Ministry House in Clifton. Orientation is 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 at The Edge Campus Ministry House at 3007 Clifton Ave. Classes begin Thursday, Sept. 10, and are for 13 weeks. Cost is $90 per family unit to participate in the program. For information, visit www.daveramsey.com. To register, contact Pastor Jess Abbott at 891-1700 or jabbott@goodshepherd.com. The church is at 7701 Kenwood Road, Kenwood; 489-8815.
New Church of Montgomery
The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m., Sundays and Divine Providence Study Group the first four Sundays of the month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The church is located at 9035 E. Kemper Road, Montgomery; 489-9572.
Sharonville United Methodist Church
Sharonville United Methodist Church has services; 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. are traditional worship format, and the 9:30 a.m. service is contemporary. SUMC welcomes all visitors and guests to attend any of its services or special events. The church is at 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville; 563-0117.
Sycamore Christian Church
Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. every Sunday. The church is hosting Ladies WOW Study Group (Women on Wednesdays) at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. The event includes light refreshments and a study of Beth Moore’s “Stepping Up.” The church hosts Adult and Youth Bible Studies at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 8917891, www.sycamorechristian church.
Hartzell United Methodist Church
The church is hosting a Fish Fry from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The menu consists of allyou-can-eat Icelandic cod, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, bread, dessert and drink. The cost is $9 for adults, $4 for ages 5-10, and free for ages 4 and under. Hartzell will have a wide variety of bid-and-buy baskets for a silent auction. At the conclusion of the evening, bidding will be suspended and winners will be notified. The church is at 8999 Applewood
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Books by the Banks poster illustrators Will Hillenbrand of Terrace Park, left, C.F. Payne of Evendale and Ryan Ostrander of Norwood during the Sept. 1 unveiling of Ostrander’s 2009 poster at Joseph-Beth Booksellers. Hillenbrand created the inaugural 2007 poster and Payne drew the 2008 poster. All three signed their posters for the crowd at the bookstore.
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Friendship Baptist Church 8580 Cheviot Rd 741-7017 Gary Jackson, Senior Pastor Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Morning Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday Evening Services 6:30pm Wednesday Service 7:00pm AWANA (Wed) 7:00 - 8:45pm
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HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Well staffed Nursery, Active Youth & College Groups, Exciting Music Dept, Seniors Group, Deaf Ministry www.friendshipbaptistcincinnati.org
BAPTIST Creek Road Baptist Church 3906 Creek Rd., Sharonville, Cincinnati, OH 513-563-2410 elder@creekroad.org Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:45am, 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Pastor, Rev. David B Smith
965 Forest Ave - 771-1544 christchurch1@fuse.net www.christchurchglendale.org The Reverend Roger L Foote The Reverend Laura L Chace, Deacon 8am Holy Eucharist I 9am Holy Eucharist II 11am Holy Eucharist II Child Care 9-11 Healing intercessory prayer all services
9:30 am Traditional Service 11:00 am Contemporary Service 4695 Blue Rock Road Colerain Township South of Ronald Reagan and I-275 923-3370 www.hopeonbluerock.org
Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS Seek Jesus Share Jesus Serve Jesus
St. Stephen’s Episcopal C hurch 9191 Daly Road, Springfield Tw p., 522-8628 w w w .ststep h en s-cin ci.o rg The R ev’d D avid B. Bailey, Pastor Sum m er Schedule: June thru August Sunday, 8am & 10:30am Holy Com m union W ed. 7pm Evening Prayer First Sat. of each m onth, 10am Outdoor Stations of the Cross
5921 Springdale Rd 1mi west of Blue Rock
Rev Lyle Rasch, Pastor
Worship 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:20 am Traditional Service and Hymnbook
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Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)
“Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor” www. trinitymthealthy.org 513-522-3026
1553 Kinney Ave, Mt. Healthy
ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Martin Dr Porres Catholic Church
9927 Wayne Ave * Lincoln Hts, Ohio 45215 513-554-4010 Pastor: Fr Thomas Difolco African American in History & Heritage Roman Catholic in Faith & Practice Services: Saturday at 7:00p & Sunday at 10:00a You are always welcome at St. Martin de Porres
LUTHERAN Christ Lutheran Church (LCMS)
3301 Compton Rd (1 block east of Colerain) 385-8342 Sunday School & Bible Class (all ages) 9:45am Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Saturday Evening Worship 5:30pm A great community church in a great community! Also home to Little Bud Preschool 385-8404 enrolling now! Visit our website: www.church-lcms.org
CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES Mt. Healthy Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
7717 Harrison Ave Mt. Healthy, OH 45231 Rev. Michael Doerr, Pastor 513-521-6029 Sunday 9:00 a.m...... Contemporary Service 9:45a.m...... Sunday School 10:45 a.m........ Traditional Worship Nursery Staff Provided “A Caring Community of Faith” Welcomes You
Worship: 8:30 am traditional - 10:45 am contemporary Sunday School: 9:45 am Nursery provided
Pastor Todd A. Cutter
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR 8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "The Architecture of the Bible: Architects and Blueprints"
Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided
Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor
Faith Lutheran Church 8265 Winton Rd., Finneytown www.faithcinci.org Pastor Robert Curry Contemporary Service 9am Traditional Service 11:00am
Sunday School 10:15
FOREST CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 680 W Sharon Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240
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Traditional Service: 8:30 & 11:00am ConneXion Contemporary Service: 11:00am Sunday School: 9:30am
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Church By The Woods (USA)
Monfort Heights United Methodist Church
Sun Worship 10:00am Childcare Provided 3755 Cornell Rd 563-6447 www.ChurchByTheWoods.org ............................................
3682 West Fork Rd , west of North Bend Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Worhip 9:44am
Nursery Available * Sunday School 513-481-8699 * www. mhumc.org
Taiwanese Ministry 769-0728
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Mt Healthy United Methodist Church
Corner of Compton and Perry Streets 931-5827 Sunday School 8:45 - 9:45am Traditional Worship 10:00 - 11:00am Contemporary Worship 11:30 - 12:30 Healing Service, last Sunday of the month at 5 pm "Come as a guest. Leave as a friend".
Sharonville United Methodist
8:15 & 11am Traditional Service & Kingdom Kids 9:30am Contemporary Worship & Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all ages Infant care available for all services
3751 Creek Rd.
513-563-0117
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HIGHVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH “Life on Purpose in Community” 2651 Adams Rd. (near Pippin) Worship Assembly-Sunday 10:45am Phone 825-9553 www.highviewchristianchurch.com
VINEYARD CHURCH NORTHWEST COLERAIN TOWNSHIP Three Weekend Services! Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 9:30 & 11:15 am 9165 Round Top Rd (1/4 mi. so. of Northgate Mall)
513-385-4888 www.vcnw.org
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EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday School Hour (for all ages) 9:15 - 10:15am Worship Service - 10:30 to 11:45am (Childcare provided for infants/ toddlers) Pastor: Rich Lanning Church: 2191 Struble Rd Office: 2192 Springdale Rd
542-9025
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PRESBYTERIAN
www.sharonville-umc.org Northminister Presbyterian Church
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
PRESBYTERIAN
703 Compton Rd., Finneytown 931-0243 Transforming Lives for Jesus Christ Sunday Worship Schedule Traditional Services: 8:00 & 10:15am Contemporary Services: 9:00 & 11:30am Student Cafe: 10:15am Childcare Available Jeff Hosmer & Nancy Ross- Zimmerman - Pastors
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST FLEMING ROAD United Church of Christ 691 Fleming Rd 522-2780 Rev Pat McKinney
Sunday School - All Ages - 9:15am Sunday Worship - 10:30am
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St. Paul United Church of Christ 5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale
Pastor: Jessica Taft 385-9077 Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am
Nursery Available/Handicap Access
www.stpaulucccolerain.org
St Paul - North College Hill
Northwest Community Church 8745 Cheviot Rd, by Colerain HS 513-385-8973 Worship and Sunday School 10AM Handicap Accessible/Nursery Available
Salem White Oak Presbyterian
6997 Hamilton Ave 931-2205 Rev. Virginia Duffy, Interim Minister Lollie Kasulones, Minister for Program Evelyn Osterbrock, Minister for Children Sundays: Music & Announcement 9:45am Worship at 10:00am Sunday School and Child Care Nurtured And Fellowship Groups For All Ages www.stpaulnch.org
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden – needs volunteers in the volunteer education program. Volunteers will receive training, invitations to special events and a monthly newsletter, among other benefits. There are numerous volunteer opportunities now available, including: “Ask Me” Station Program, Slide Presenters Program, Tour Guide Program, Animal Handlers Program, CREW Education Program. Each area has its own schedule and requirements. Certified training is also required. Must be 18 or older and have a high school degree or GED diploma. For more information, call the zoo’s education department at 559-7752, or e-mail volunteereducator@cincinnatizoo.o rg, or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org. Grailville – needs volunteers for the garden in Loveland. Volunteer days are 9 a.m.-noon selected Saturdays through November. For a complete list visit www.grailville.org or call 6832340. Volunteers will work in the kitchen and herb gardens. No experience is needed, volunteers may participate once or for the entire season. Volunteers should bring gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, footwear that can get dirty and a snack if desired. Tools are provided. Granny’s Garden School – needs help in the garden. Granny’s is growing produce for needy families in the area, with support from the Greenfield Plant Farm. Greenfield Plant Farm donated their surplus tomato and green pepper plants to the Granny’s Garden School program. Granny is seeking help with maintaining the gardens, planting and harvesting more produce. Granny’s is at Loveland Primary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. Call 324-2873 or e-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net, or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. GRRAND – Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs takes in needy displaced, aban-
LEGAL NOTICE A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m. before the Springdale Board of Zoning Appeals. (1)The owner of 853 Tivoli Lane requests a variance to allow the elimination of the garage. Said variance is from Section 153.105(B) "A single two-car garage and related parking area is required…" (2)The owner of 11970 Kenn Road requests a variance to locate a 149 feet communication tower closer than 750’ to a residential zoning district (387’ to south, 455’ to north, 669’ to east). Said variance is from Section 153.495 (C)(4)(b) "Cellular or wireless communica tion towers less than 150 feet in height shall be located no closer than 750 feet to any residential zoning district. (3) The owner of 11093 Springfield Pike request a variance to locate an outdoor produce sales stand on property. Said variance is from Section 153.216 (A) Principally permitted uses shall be as follows… retail sales; within wholly enclosed buildings. The public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers located at 11700 Springfield Pike, Springdale OH 45246, 513-346-5730 1001499361 To place your BINGO ad call 513.242.4000
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doned or unclaimed stray golden retrievers and places them in volunteer foster homes until adoptive families are found. Call 1-866-9812251 and leave your name and phone. Visit www.ggrand.org. Email www.cincygrrand@yahoo.com. League For Animal Welfare – A no-kill shelter, needs volunteers 16 and older to help socialize cats and 18 and older to socialize and walk dogs. Other opportunities available. Call 735-2299, ext. 3. Save the Animals Foundation – Needs people 18 and older to staff its shelter for homeless cats and dogs. Call 378-0300 for cats and 588-6609 for dogs. Tri State County Animal Response Team (CART) – Is at 11216 Gideon Lane in Sycamore Township. Meetings are open to the public. Visit www.tristatecart.com for monthly subjects or more information. Call 702-8373.
Education
Change a life – Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation needs. Call 621READ. Cincinnati Reads – a volunteer tutoring program working with K-4 students in Cincinnati Public Schools. Volunteers receive free training to work one-on-one with children who are struggling to read. Call 621-7323 or e-mail Jayne Martin Dressing, jdressing@lngc.org. Clermont 20/20 – and its college access program, Clermont Educational Opportunities, offer a mentoring program that matches adults to work with a group of high school students from local high schools. Volunteers are needed to become mentors to help students stay in school and prepare to graduate with a plan for their next step. Call Terri Rechtin at 753-9222 or 673-3334 (cell) or e-mail mentor@clermont2020.org for more information. Granny’s Garden School – Volunteers needed from 1-3 p.m. Wednes-
days to work on behind-thescenes projects. Volunteers also needed to help with developing Web pages. Call 489-7099; Granny’s Hands-on Gardening Club is looking for new gardeners, to work with garden manager Suellyn Shupe. Experienced gardeners, come to share your expertise and enjoy the company of other gardeners while supporting the Granny’s Garden School program times: 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The school is located at the Loveland Primary and Elementary, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. E-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development – Volunteers are needed for Adult Basic and Literacy Education classes and English to Speakers of Other Language classes. There are numerous sites and times available for volunteering. Call 612-5830. Inktank – Group looking for volunteers to help children and adults improve their skills in writing-based initiatives across the city. Call 5420195. Raymond Walters College – Needs volunteers to serve as tutors to skills enhancement students. The class meets from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Call 745-5691. Winton Woods City Schools – Wants to match community members who are interested in volunteering in the schools with the students. Volunteer opportunities at Winton Woods Primary North and South, middle school and high school. Volunteers who would have oneon-one contact with students outside of a classroom are required to have a background check. To volunteer, contact Gina Burnett at burnett.gina@wintonwoods.org or 619-2301. The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Black Achievers Program that inspires and encourages teens of color toward paths of success is
looking for caring professionals who want to make a difference, and for young people who can benefit from positive adult role models. Part of a national YMCA initiative, the local program incorporates mentoring, career exploration and college readiness; and helps students develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options. Volunteers, many of whom are sponsored by area companies, share their own personal insight and encouragement. Contact Program Director Darlene Murphy at the Melrose YMCA, 961-3510 or visit www.myy.org. YMCA – The Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA is looking for volunteer trail guides for school groups. Call 932-1424 or e-mail melittasmi@countrysideymca.org.
Entertainment
Business Volunteers for the Arts – BVA is accepting applications from business professionals with at least three years experience, interested in volunteering their skills within the arts community. Projects average six to eight months in length and can range from marketing or accounting to Web design or planning special events. A one-day training program is provided to all accepted applicants. Call 871-2787. Center for Independent Living Options – Seeking volunteers to staff Art Beyond Boundaries, gallery for artists with disabilities. Volunteers needed noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 2412600. Cincinnati Museum Center – Needs volunteers to work in all three museums, the Cincinnati History Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science and the Cinergy Children’s Museum, and special exhibits. Call 287-7025.
Health care
Alzheimer’s Association – Volunteers are being asked to move in support of the fight against Alzheimer’s disease at the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Memory Walk. Organizers of the annual fundraising event, which will be Saturday, Oct. 3 at the P&G Pavilion at Sawyer Point, are currently recruiting volunteers to serve on the planning committee and to assist with logistical needs. Planning committee co-chairs for this year’s Memory Walk are Becky Reynolds of Saturn of Western Hills and Mark Cawley of Cawley Chiropractic Health Center in Boone County. Anyone interested in assisting in the planning of the Memory Walk are asked to call Reynolds at 699-4900 or Cawley at 859-525-2222. Serving as the primary national fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association, Memory Walk is an annual event that brings those affected by Alzheimer’s, family members and community together in a show of love, remembrance and support. Participants can register online at www.alz.org/cincinnati. For more information on how to register a fundraising team, contact Marcy Hawkins, Special Events coordinator, at 721-4284 or e-mail: marcy.hawkins@alz.org. 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
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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 – Seeking people with an interest in serving terminally ill clients and their families. Volunteers are needed for special projects such as crochet, knitting, making cards, and lap robes, as well as to make visits to patients. Training provided to fit your schedule. Call Jacqueline at 731-6100, and Shauntay 831-5800 for information. Hospice of Southwest Ohio – Seeks volunteers to help in providing hospice services, Call 770-0820, ext. 111 or e-mail ajones@hswo.org. Hoxworth Blood Center – Hoxworth is recruiting people to help during community blood drives and blood donation centers in the area. Positions include: Blood drive hosts, greeters, blood donor recruiters and couriers. Call Helen Williams at 558-1292 or helen.williams@uc.edu. The Jewish Hospital – 4777 E. Galbraith Road, Kenwood, needs adult volunteers to assist at the front window in the pharmacy and also to assist with clerical duties, sorting patient mail, etc. They also need volunteers to assist staff in the family lounge and information desk and a volunteer is also needed in the Cholesterol Center, 3200 Burnet Ave., to perform clerical duties. Shifts are available 9 a.m.7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers receive a free meal ticket for each day he or she volunteers four or more hours, plus free parking. Call 686-5330. The hospital also needs adult volunteers to assist MRI staff and technologists at the reception desk of the Imaging Department in the Medical Office Building, located across from the hospital at 4750 East Galbraith Road. Volunteers are also needed to assist staff in the family lounge and at the information desk in the main hospital. Shifts are available Monday through Friday. Call 686-5330. Mercy Hospital Anderson – Seeks volunteers for the new patient services team, the Patient Partner Program. This team will provide volunteers with the opportunity to interact directly with the patients on a non-clinical level. Volunteers will receive special training in wheelchair safety, infection control, communication skills, etc. The volunteers will assist in the day-today non clinical functions of a nursing unit such as reading or praying with the patient; playing cards or watching TV with the patient; helping the patient select meals; running an errand; cutting the patient’s food. Call the Mercy Hospital Anderson Volunteer Department at 624-4676 to inquire about the Patient Partner Program. 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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Arrests/citations
Otis Hill, 40, 5817 Shadymist, open container at Interstate 275, Aug. 17.
Incidents/investigations Theft
The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: Evendale, Chief Gary Foust, 563-2249 or 563-0289; Glendale, Chief Dave Warman, 771-7645 or 7717882; Sharonville, Chief Mike Schappa, 563-1147; Springdale, Chief Mike Laage, 346-5790; Wyoming, Chief Gary J. Baldauf, 821-0141.
Jewelry valued at $11,900 removed at 2680 Carpneter’s Creek, Aug. 17.
GLENDALE
Arrests/citations
Nicole Davis, 28, 2958 High Forest Ln., Cincinnati, driving while under suspension, Aug. 28. Jan Reedjk, 62, 203 S. Forest Ave., Mason, domestic violence, Aug. 28. London Jackson, 22, 1503 Joseph St., Cincinnati, warrant for failing to appear in Mayor's Court, Aug. 29. Jamal Binford, 19, 2843 Losantiville Ave., Cincinnati, warrant for failing to appear in Mayor's Court, Sept. 1.
Incidents/investigations Domestic violence
Husband accused of pushing wife causing injuries to her; arrest made, Village Square, Aug. 27.
SHARONVILLE
Arrests/citations
George Gatlis, 26, 1519 Sparta Pi., receiving stolen property, criminal damaging, drug abuse instruments at 11320 Chester Rd., Aug. 16. Jonathon Seiter, 25, 2385 Berber Maple Rd., receiving stolen property, criminal damaging, drug abuse instruments at 11320 Chester Rd., Aug. 16. Matthew Arless, 26, 7010 E. 14th St., drug abuse at Red Roof Inn, Aug. 19. Jason King, 33, 5355 Lees Crossing,
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11080 Chester Rd., Aug. 19. $106 in services not paid for at 11775 Lebanon Rd., Aug. 19. Skateboard and tools valued at $205 removed at 3826 Alba Ct., Aug. 19. Camera valued at $300 removed at 2225 Cottingham Dr., Aug. 17. GPS unit valued at $125 removed at 11160 Spinner Ave., Aug. 19.
Victim struck at I 75, Aug. 12.
SPRINGDALE
Drug possession, drug parpahernalia
Menacing
Donald Williams, 55, 3547 Harvey Ave., public intoxication at 600 Kemper Commons, Aug. 20. Juvenile female, 11, domestic violence at 11982 Cantrell Dr., Aug. 20. Cecil Lowe, 14, 284 McGregor, theft at 11661 Princeton Pi., Aug. 20. Andre Villga, 33, theft at 11611 Princeton Pi., Aug. 23. Morningstar Scott, 28, theft at 300 Kemper Rd., Aug. 23. Travonne Deboise, 19, 4527 Wyndtree Dr., theft at 11700 Princeton Pi., Aug. 24.
Robbery, assault
Victim struck at 221 Harter, Aug. 23.
Criminal damaging
Vehicle damaged at 3055 Crecentville Rd., Aug. 19.
Criminal damaging
Vehicle damaged at 11689 Chester Rd., Aug. 15.
Criminal damaging, theft
Vehicle damaged and stereo equipment valued at $1,550 removed at 3428 Hauck Rd., Aug. 24.
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Eggs thrown at residence at 12008 Greencastle Dr., Aug. 18. Glue on vehicle at 110 Boggs Ln., Aug. 20.
Theft
Merchandise valued at $67.96 removed at 12035 Lebanon Rd., Aug. 25. Trailer and ATVs of unknown vlaue removed from storage lot at 11353 Lebanon Rd., Aug. 24. Camera valued at $150 removed at 11775 Lebanon Rd., Aug. 23. $120 removed at 11457 Chester Rd., Aug. 22. Violin valued at $700 removed at
Domestic
Reported at 1331 Chesterdale, Aug. 21. Female reported at Chesterdale, Aug. 21. Female reported at Marwood, Aug. 21. Reported at 3704 Beckham Way, Aug. 21. Reported at Beckham Way, Aug. 22.
Robbery
Victim threatened and $300 removed at 1305 Chesterdale, Aug. 23.
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$5 in loose change removed from vehicle at 11526 Walnut St., Aug. 18. Sign of unknown value removed at 12097 Crossing Dr., Aug. 18. Merchandise valued at $500 removed at 11700 Princeton Pike, Aug. 28. Victim reported at 11040 Springfield Pike, Aug. 18. Vehicle removed at 11723 Princeton Pike, Aug. 19. Wallet and contents valued at $150 removed at 11755 Commons Circle, Aug. 19. Merchandise valued at $66 removed at 11661 Princeton Pike, Aug. 20. Vehicle etnered and stereo vlaued at $500 removed at 11700 Princeton Pike, Aug. 20. Camera and currency of unknown value removed at 672 Allen Ave., Aug. 21. Gun, flashlight, power cord of unknown value removed at 320 Glensprings, Aug. 22. Vehicle entered and $200 in stereo equipment removed at 446 Glensprings, Aug. 23. Ipod valued at $200 removed at 11999 Lawnview, Aug. 23. Microphone valued at $998 removed at 640 Kemper Commons, Aug. 24.
Vandalism
Playset damaged at 1 Grandin Ave., Aug. 20.
WYOMING
Arrests/citations
Juvenile, 17, obstruction of official business and driving under suspension, Aug. 25. Nikko Pullins, 20, 104 70th St., Cincinnati, 45216, possession of drugs and driving under suspension, Aug. 27.
Incidents/investigations Menacing
Verbal threat of harm to a resident on Grove Ave., investigation ongoing. Aug. 30
Property damage
Light fixture in front yard had white globe broken on Compton Hills Dr.. Aug. 27. Water bottle thrown from moving vehicle caused damage to front grill of another vehicle on Springfield Pike. Aug. 30.
Theft
Entry made through unlocked garage door; Black and Decker grass hog and red and black reciprocating saw on Brocdorf Drive, Aug. 24. No forced entry, taken was $10.00 in US. currency, $200.00 in Euros, (1) 24K gold watch, and jewelry on Hilltop Ln., under investigation. Aug. 25.
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Criminal mischief
Victim struck and money, cell phone and keys valued at $81 removed at 7250 Fields Ertel Rd., Aug. 23.
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Victim threatened at 11345 Lippelman, Aug. 15.
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Reported at 7083 Waterledge Ln., Aug. 24.
operating motor vehicle intoxicated at U.S. 42 , Aug. 19. Brian Hughley, 31, 3598 Washington Ave., open container at Sharon Convention Center, Aug. 22. Derrick Thompson, 25, 3718 Reading Rd., possession at Travellodge, Aug. 22. Alena Edwards, 39, 3704 Beckham Way, drug paraphernalia at ABV, Aug. 22. Daniel Davis, 51, 1429 California Rd., domestic violence at 3850 Hauck Rd., Aug. 23. Rashawn Joshnson, 19, 9828 Wayne Ave., drug abuse at 11440 Lippelman Rd., Aug. 24.
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Travis Pennington, 26, 3870 Hickory View Dr., theft at 11775 Lebanon Rd., Aug. 24. Rashaan Ball, 36, 2084 Quail Ct., possession at Sunoco, Aug. 23. Kevn Tensley, 38, 10333 Menominee, drug abuse at 2301 E. Sharon Rd., Aug. 22.
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There is a joke among friends here, “It’s a Phoenix that has risen from the ashes. ”When Charles and Allison Hahn Sobieck purchased the property at 502 North Main Street (in Somerset, Kentucky), there was a lot of work to be done, to say the least. With the vision of a B & B and a home in ruins, there were little choices. The dilapidated structure was removed, then reconstructed as it had been in the 1850’s. It’s a brand new home. A bit of an unusual concept for a bed and breakfast. “We reconstructed the home from scratch. This gave us the benefit of designing every amenity possible along the way, ”said Allison Sobieck, owner. Every room is equipped with many amenities you don’t often find in a traditional bed and breakfast, but rather a fine hotel. Every room has a full sized closet with a pair of micro-fiber robes hanging in them, 400- count Egyptian cotton sheets, cable TV with DVD players, queen sized beds, and a host of other things. For instance, 2 rooms have gas fireplaces and 3 rooms have whirlpool tubs. We even offer many add on amenities such as massage, dinner, flowers, etc…
The rooms are only half of the reason to come to The Doolin House. Owners Charles and Allison just happen to both be chefs. Some of the breakfast specialties include Caramel Banana French Toast and Southern Eggs Benedict (2 fried green tomatoes topped with 2 slices of smoked bacon, 2 eggs over easy and Hollandaise). Chuck is usually in charge of breakfast and tries to do new and different things every day. Chef Chuck pointed out, “It’s fun to experiment with breakfast. It’s the one meal that encompasses all foods. It’s perfectly acceptable to see smoked salmon or a pork cutlet at the breakfast table. ”For those in no rush to rise and shine, breakfast in bed is served at no additional charge. When you need a weekend get away that’s not too far from home or you are planning your summer vacation to beautiful Lake Cumberland, remember that The Doolin House Bed and Breakfast is only a phone call away.
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SANIBEL ISLAND Quality, beachfront condos. Excellent service! Great rates! www.SanibelIslandVacations.com 1-888-451-7277
Luxuriate on the amazing Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island. Super fall rates, just $499/wk + tax. Book early for winter! 513-236-5091 ww.beachesndreams.net
MARCO ISLAND The Chalet, 3 Bdrm, 3 Ba, on the beach. Pool, tennis, beautiful sunsets. Three month rental minimum. Avail Nov. thru April for $7000/mo. Local owner. 513-315-1700
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N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com
HILTON HEAD ISLAND- Huge Fall Discounts! $700/week. 3 BR condo, newly renovated, private courtyard open to beach. Perfect family retreat! 404-234-7835 beachvilla14.com
TENNESSEE 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
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
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Celebrate nature in the great outdoors Climb a tree. Visit a farmer’s market. See live owls and hawks up close. Learn how bees make honey and sample their sweet creation. Kids and parents can do all this and more during the 7th annual Great Outdoor Weekend. All activities are free and take place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27, at several dozen sites throughout the Greater Cincinnati region. The Great Outdoor Weekend gives good reason for families to visit a new park or try a new outdoor activity. More than 40 park, conservation and environmentally-based agencies are offering more than 70 free programs, including the Hamilton County Park District, Cincinnati Nature Center, Cincinnati Park Board, the Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati Museum Center and others. The official Web site, www.cincygreatoutdoorweekend.org, is the place to
get all the details about this two-day event. Those participating can find a site location map to help them plan their day and programs listed both by region and time. There are also convenient links to full program descriptions, including directions, day-of phone numbers and age recommendations. Families can explore programs on the “west side” at Delhi Township Parks and Recreation and Imago Earth Center in Price Hill, on the “east side” at Izaak Walton League in Loveland and Turner Farm in Indian Hill and in northern Kentucky as well. The Great Outdoor Weekend has been designed to provide a diverse sampling of the best nature and environmental groups and activities in the Greater Cincinnati Region. Great Outdoor Weekend is presented by Serendipity Design LLC and the Hamilton County Park District.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Remember:
EVENDALE
10365 Reading Rd.: Restaurant Management Inc. to Rwk Properties LLC; $925,000.
SHARONVILLE
10941 Reading Rd.: Wilp Martin A. @ 3 to Foster James; $87,500.
SPRINGDALE
12055 Springdale Lake Dr.: Citizens Bank to Sweet Beng A.; $127,500. 12151 Marwood Ln.: Johnson Jo Marie & Wiggins Beverly A. to Gmac Mortgage LLC; $68,000. 290 Centerbury Ct.: Brown Rhonda to Abu-Hilal Ahmad S.; $105,000. 671 Crescentville Rd.: Zugg Russell R. to Gmac Mortgage LLC; $61,455. 815 Ledro St.: White Helen F. Tr to King Joseph A. & Jessica R. Bernard; $78,500.
WOODLAWN
290 Joliet Ave.: Freeman Brooke K. Tr to Freeman Brooke K. Tr.: $83,000.
WYOMING
1719 Harmon Dr.: Lethander Richard & Barbara to Elliott Jamelle R.; $278,000. 30 Forest Ave.: React Development LLC to Spooner-Wyman Joia; $400,000. 305 Chenora Ct.: Gallagher James J. & Gwendolyn K. to Chow Lionel Mu-Lo & Laura L. Murley; $440,000. 39 Euclid Ave.: Onan Maria K. to Dean Jason P. & Rachel B.; $156,000.
Kindervelt gives to Children’s Hospital As one of the city’s largest fundraising entities, Kindervelt has raised $14 million since 1971 and donated every penny to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. (no one at Kindervelt gets paid, and they operate on a completely volunteer basis). They are a major reason that Children’s is consistently ranked as one of the best hospitals in the nation. This year alone they’ve raised $450,000 for Children’s. They have 41 chap-
ters across the Tristate, yet they aren’t a household name – you could call them the “biggest fundraising machine you’ve never heard of.” Kindervelt will pour money into the Asthma Research Division until 2012, when they will choose another division to endorse. Asthma is a chronic problem in Cincinnati – Cincinnati is one of the worst cities in the country for the disease. Asthma is
the No. 1 reason children are admitted to the hospital, with nearly 3,000 emergency room visits each year to Children’s. They are Kindervelt: A completely grassroots organization that is the unofficial fundraising arm for Cincinnati Children’s. They have been the catalyst that has allowed Children’s Hospital to pioneer research, buy new state-ofthe-art equipment and even recruit additional faculty.
BUSINESS UPDATE Sincere Inc. is providing in-home care and provider management services, as well as first-aid, CPR and AED certification classes. Sincere Inc. is MBE and EDGE certified and is registered with Medicaid Waiver, MR/DD, BWC and the Council on Aging. Its office is at 230 Northland Blvd. in Springdale. For more information,
call owner/president Tim Sullivan at 823-7060.
Weber re-hired
Hixson, a Cincinnatibased architecture, engineering and interior design firm, has rehired Ronald C. Weber as a construction administrator. In this role, Weber will be responsible for monitoring the progression of projects during the construction phase as well as assisting design team members with
construction-related issues during the course of the project. We b e r, who was Weber previously employed at Hixson from 1988 until 1997, holds a bachelor of architecture degree from the University of Cincinnati. He lives in Wyoming with his family.
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DO YOU WANT TO BE SAVED?
Only one time, in the entire bible, is the question asked. “What must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30). In the next verse (Acts 16:31) the question is answered, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt
be saved, and thy house.”
Hell’s Hot Life’s Short Death’s Sure Eternity’s Long and “There Ain’t No Exits In Hell.” NO MAN KNOWS, HOW SOON IT IS TOO LATE “Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His Name in vain.” Exodus 20:7 Any way that you use God’s Name, the Lord’s Name, Jesus’ Name, other than in a Holy manner, is taking His Name in vain. For God so loved the worlds, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believed in Him Should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
Acts 2:21 And Romans 10:13 indicate that “whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” In the next verse, Romans 10:14 it says, “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed?” Believing precedes calling upon The name of the Lord. Jesus Himself said in John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” God reaffirms this truth in I Timothy 2:5 saying “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” When someone says “repeat this prayer after me to be saved” it is making people feel like they have to “do” something to be saved, other than believing. If someone is asked to say a prayer to be saved, the person who says the prayer is still on his way to hell, after repeating the prayer, if he hasn’t believed in his heart. Nowhere in the Bible is it found that a person has to pray a prayer to be saved. God does not hear a prayer unless you go to God in the name of Jesus Christ, The Only Mediator between God and man. Jesus Christ is not your Mediator unless he is your Lord and Savior. So according to God, the steps are, first, you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. By believing as Acts 16:31 indicates, you are saved! Acts 16:30,31 is the only time in the Bible where the question is asked, “what must I do to be saved?” God answering through Paul said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved. By being saved, Jesus Christ is your Lord, Savior, and Mediator between God and your self. Now you can pray to God, because you have the Mediator, Jesus Christ. I believe that when a person “prays” to God, without being saved, his prayer goes no higher than the ceiling, and God probably says, “Who do you think you are, to think that you can come to Me, without coming to Me in the only possible way that I have set out in My Word? For you come to Me, through My Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, the One and Only Mediator between you and Me.” You don’t just pull Jesus Christ out of the air, and say today I want You to get me to God, by my go-between for God! It doesn’t work that way. Jesus Christ is either your Lord and Savior, making Him your Mediator, or, if Jesus Christ is not your Lord and Savior. He is not your Mediator. I believe it is very important to stress that you are saved by believing only. John 3:16, probably the most quoted verse in the Bible, says that, “whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Again, this passage clearly prescribes believing, not repeating a prayer. In Jon 3:4, Nicodemus asks Jesus, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter the second time into this mother’s womb, and be born?” He was asking this in regard to Jesus’ statement in John 3:3, that a man needs to be born again Jesus’ answer in John 3:5 and following is “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” Nowhere does Jesus say, pray to be saved, it is always believe. Years ago, I heard Dr. Donald Grey Barnhouse say “I’m deeply offended when I hear a prayer that does not end with the idea that God must be approached only through the Name and the Being of the Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 1:13 says “In whom (Christ) ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise.” Romans 10:9 tells us “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hat raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth (first) unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession (next) is made unto salvation.” How many people have gone to hell or are going to hell by putting their trust in the ungodly “pray the sinners prayer” or “repeat this prayer after me”, instead of believing John 3:36: “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.” Luke 23:39-43 tells us “And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, if thou be Christ, save thyself and us.” But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this man hath done nothing amiss. And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” In these verses in Luke, we see that a man was saved by believing only. The malefactor did not, and was not instructed by Jesus, to pray, to receive salvation. He said unto Jesus, “Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verify I say unto thee, today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” You don’t fool Jesus. Jesus knew that this man believed in Him; that this man believed that this Jesus that he was talking with was the Lord, The Messiah, the Only Begotten Son of God, the Savior, and in believing, the man was saved. Now if you think that you have to pray first; repeat, first, or anything first, before believing, why did Jesus tell him “today thou shalt be with Me in paradise?” OR if there is a need to do for anything to go along with believing believing, why didn’t Jesus tell him what that was? Jesus doesn’t make mistakes! God’s Word is true. You don’t (really you can’t), add to or take away from God’s Word, and it be true. Just leave His Word alone, and do what God said, believe, Psalm 119:89” “For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.” Revelations 22:18,19” For/testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, if any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.” Take your Bible and check the references that we contained herein—nothing added to and nothing taken away; and when you hear “the plan of salvation” from anyone, get your Bible out and see if it is God speaking or “someone’s” idea. I can’t see “ten steps” to salvation, I can see only one step: believe. The malefactor on the cross had but one step, and he took it. You, I, we all have “one step,” believe. Please take it, and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for your salvation. All Scripture references are from The King James Version, (Cambridge, Cambridge) 1789.