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Four part-time firefighters with the Green Township Department of Fire & EMS will soon be fulltime employees of the township. The Green Township Board of Trustees approved a resolution Monday, June 22 to hire Jeff Bayer, Ron Krass, Brett Raible and Matt Schmithorst as full-time township firefighters. All four will begin their full-time status effective Saturday, July 4. Green Township Fire & EMS Chief Douglas Witsken said the four firefighters were promoted from the township’s part-time firefighter ranks, and underwent a three-month process of written testing, reviews of employment history and training records and several rounds of interviews. “These were, without a doubt, the four strongest candidates out of the group,” he said. “We’re very proud to move them from part-time to full-time status.” After being sworn in by Green Township Fiscal Officer Thomas Straus, all four firefighters
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Green Township Fire & EMS Chief Douglas Witsken, far left, is pictured with the department’s four new full-time firefighters. The new full-time employees are, from left, Ron Krass, Brett Raible, Jeff Bayer and Matt Schmithorst. thanked the board of trustees and the administration for giving them the opportunity to be career firefighters with the township. “I’ve been here six years and hopefully it’s many more years to come,” Bayer said. Schmithorst said, “I’m looking forward to spending my career here for sure.” Witsken said the addition of four full-time firefighters will allow the department to add a second crew at the Dent fire station.
“It’s important to note the levy that was passed by the voters last fall has allowed us to add a second crew at our Dent fire station,” he said. “I certainly would like to thank the Green Township residents and the board for their support of the staffing increase.” The five-year, 1.9-mill safety services levy voters approved last November costs the owner of a home with a market value of $100,000 about $56 per year in
property taxes. Witsken said when he first took over as chief in 2005, three of the township’s four fire stations were staffed by only one crew. Now, three of the four stations are each staffed with two crews. “It’s been quite an upgrade in our coverage and our service to the residents,” he said. All four of the new full-time firefighters will be compensated at step 1 of the contract, which is $46,886 annually.
Green Twp. selling bicentennial bricks By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com
Green Township is inviting residents, business owners and community organizations to be a part of the township’s history by purchasing a brick. To help mark its bicentennial year, the township is developing the new Bicentennial Park on Diehl Road as a permanent tribute to the celebration of “200 Years of Community” in Green Township. A section of the new park will feature a special Bicentennial Plaza that will include a personalized brick area. The plaza will also include a flagpole donated by the Green Township VFW Post 10380, a time capsule to be opened in 100 years, and a bicentennial evergreen tree. “Our bicentennial committee decided it would be a great way to commemorate the bicentennial,” said Jennifer Barlow, development assistant for the township and member of the bicentennial committee. She said the township will sell bricks for the plaza until Oct. 31. Bricks are available in three different sizes. A regular brick is $50 and can hold three engraved lines, a medium brick holding five engraved lines sells for $75, and a large brick accommodating as many as nine engraved lines is $125.
Barlow said the bricks are a nice way to support the bicentennial while honoring one’s family, business or organization. She said a portion of the sales will help support nonprofit organizations in the township, as well as help offset some of the costs of the bicentennial events the township is hosting. “Sales are going really well so far,” she said. “We’ve already sold about 200 bricks.” Barlow said the Bicentennial Plaza and personalized bricks will be located in front of the Unnewehr home the township is renovating as part of the park development. The home, originally built by Peter Diehl, is where former Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott grew up. For more information about purchasing a brick for the Bicentennial Plaza, call the township administration office at 574-4848.
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St. Aloysius Gonzaga fourth-grader Josie Fieger assembles pieces to make a picture frame during one of the activities at the Bridgetown school’s Crocodile Dock Catholic Vacation Bible School. There were 98 children in preschool through fifth-grade who participated in the five-day program. Each day included a Bible story, with singing, drama, games, crafts and snacks around the Bible-based theme.
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Mary Helen Wurtz shopped at the La Salle Marching Band yard sale with Monfort Heights residents Fran Halabe for grandkid goodies. The proceeds from the sale will help the band buy new instruments.
Metro schedule
Metro buses will operate on a holiday schedule Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. July 3 is the designated federal holiday since July 4 falls on Saturday. Access specialized serv-
ice for people with disabilities will also operate on a holiday schedule July 3. Both services will return to a regular Saturday schedule on July 4. Metro administrative offices, the Metro call center and the Metro sales office will be closed July 3 and July 4. For complete bus information, call Metro at 621-4455 weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon or visit www.gometro.com.
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High school juniors interested in being appointed to the Air Force, Military, Naval, or Merchant Marine academies may request an application through Sen. Sherrod Brown’s Web site at http://brown.senate.gov. Applications may be submitted between Aug. 1, and Oct. 1.
Neighborhood yard sale
The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts is hosting a neighborhood yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at the theater, 4990 Glenway Ave. Anyone who has items to sell, and would like to join dozens of other sellers as they make some money and help support local theater, is invited to take part in the second annual event. Those interested can buy a booth space, which is the size of two parking spaces, for $20. A limited amount of booth spaces are available, and sellers are responsible for setting up their own displays. Proceeds from the sale of booth spaces are used to supplement the cost of the theater’s annual summer teen program – the Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre. For a booth reservation form, call Jennifer Perrino at 241-6550, or e-mail her at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com.
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Oak Hills Local School District’s Title I program served 114 students at Delshire Elementary School and St. Dominic School during the 2008-09 school year. The purpose of the program is to increase students’ knowledge and application of skills, enjoyment of reading or math and to increase success in the regular classroom. Students in kindergarten through fourth-grade needing assistance in reading or math met with a certified teacher in groups of six or less for 30 minutes per day throughout the year. Ninety-seven percent of the students made good progress in the classroom as measured by fall/spring assessments, and 96 percent of the students achieved the goal of reading 20 or more books during non-school hours.
Graduate information
The College of Mount St. Joseph will host a graduate information session from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, in the Seton Center Lobby. Attendees can meet with representatives from the graduate admission office, financial aid office and the Mount’s graduate programs in education, nursing, organizational leadership, physical therapy and religious studies. Reservations can be made online at http://tinyurl.com/ 6zmznl, or by calling 2444723 or 244-4807. On-site registration for the session begins at 5:30 p.m. July 14 in the Seton Center Lobby. The college is located at Delhi and Neeb roads in Delhi Township.
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Price Hill-Western Hills Kiwanis Club member Bob Rinear, left, offers a cupcake to a second-grader from Oyler School during a picnic the club hosted at Rapid Run Park for the second-grade class it sponsors through the Adopt A Class program. Rinear’s wife made the cupcakes and he did the icing.
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Mother of Mercy High School junior Jodi Wilson, left, of Cleves, was named the winner of the First Congressional District’s 2009 Art Competition. Wilson’s winning piece, titled “Street,” will be displayed in Washington, D.C., for one year representing Ohio’s first district. The teen, here with U.S. Rep. Steve Driehaus (D-1st District), will also have the opportunity to fly to Washington with two guests to see her artwork hanging in the main corridor leading to the Capitol building.
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Todd Yohey said he’s looking forward to getting to know the people in the Oak Hills Local School District. The Oak Hills Board of Education voted unanimously Monday, June 22, to hire Yohey as the district’s new superintendent. “I’ve been very impressed with the quality of people I’ve met so far,” he said. “I look forward to becoming a part of the Oak Hills community and working with the great staff of educators and support staff that share my goal of providing a high
quality education for all students.” Yohey, the superintendent of Ross Local School District, replaces Patricia Brenneman, Yohey who retired in January after serving as Oak Hills’ chief for 15 years. “Todd brings with him 13 years of administrative experience and a proven track record of community collaboration. He is truly focused on student achievement,” board president Jan Hunter said. “He will be an effective and
enthusiastic leader throughout our school community.” During his time with Ross, the district achieved an Excellence with Hunter Distinction rating on the state report card, the highest rating, while operating with the lowest per-pupil expenditures in Butler County. Before leading Ross schools, Yohey served as the assistant superintendent for St. Mary’s City Schools. He’s been an elementary school principal in St. Mary’s
schools as well as Van Wert City Schools, and he’s served as an adjunct professor of chemistry at Wright State University, where he earned a bachelor’s of science degree in education. Yohey, who grew up in Celina, Ohio, and is married to his high school sweetheart, Catherine, received his master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Dayton. He will begin his new role Aug. 1. His salary will be $132,500 annually, and his contract runs through 2013. He said as an administrator he serves the students, staff and community, and views the role of
superintendent as being a combination of effective management and strong leadership. “I prefer to work with and through people versus dictating decisions,” he said. “I hope that through positive practice, community involvement and strong leadership, I can exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in the Oak Hills district.” Yohey said his family gives him strength to face the many issues concerning educators, and with school-age children of his own it’s easy to play the role of the parent to better understand school issues and their impact on families.
Dater valedictorian wants to help others By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com
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The Westwood Woman’s Club recently presented $500 Achievement Awards to nine area high school graduates. Pictured from front left are Erin Duffy, Walnut Hills High School, and Jessica Craig, Dater High School; second row, Stacey Grippa, Oak Hills High School, Brianna LeCompte, Diamond Oaks Career Development Campus, and Kassie Calahan, Western Hills University High School; third row, Jackie Roell and Cassie Voelker, Seton High School, Adam Seibert, Elder High School, and Jazzlin Kirkland, Western Hills Design Technology High School.
Martella named Straight A student Seton High School graduate Alanna Martella was named one of 18 Straight A Student finalists by the Anthony Muñoz Foundation. The foundation recognizes students who pursue academic excellence, athMartella letic achievement and take an active role in the community while possessing a strong ambition, a winning attitude and the ability to overcome adversity. Martella was honored at the foundation’s Straight A Luncheon at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse. She received a certificate and $500 grant. She attended Seton on a fouryear academic scholarship and graduated in the top 10 of her class with a 4.0 grade-point average. Martella was a member of the freshman soccer and basketball teams and ran varsity track until she suffered a life-threatening illness. After missing half of her senior year, Martella returned to school and continued to work hard, maintaining her grades while continuing to battle health issues.
Hannah Friskney said she knew if she wanted to attend an out-of-state college she would need to work hard in high school. The Covedale resident devoted herself to her studies, and as a result, she was named valedictorian of Dater High School’s class of 2009. “It was a very rewarding feeling because that was something I worked hard for,” Friskney said. “I want to do big things in life and I knew if I slacked in school that wouldn’t be a good start.” She said she’s always been ambitious, but the motivation to succeed in school and earn scholarship money for college also played a role in her earning the highest grade point average in her
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social work. Friskney said she would like a career as a foreign aide or a humanitarian. This summer she is traveling to South Africa to work with missionary groups there to help children in need, she said. She said she’ll never forget the friendships she forged at Dater. “It was a great opportunity to meet new people and try things I had not been open to before,” Friskney said.
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The following students have earned honors for the fourth quarter of the 2008-09 school year.
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First honors: Joseph Anneken, Andrew Bahrs, Tyler Berrens, Samuel Brickweg, Augustus Brock, Joseph Burger, Matthew Burwinkel, Joseph Calardo, Dominic Capano, Clayton Cardinal, Jordan Claytor, Eric Conradi, Thomas Cowie, Michael Creutzinger, Brandon Ellis, Andrew Erb, Evan Ginn, Daniel Goodman, Derek Harper, Brandon Heflin, Robert Herbert, Christopher Humbert, Daniel Isfort, Jacob Johnston, McCoy Lambing, Daniel Leahy, Alexander Lohbeck, Steven Loukinas, Matthew Maddox, Robert McGlasson, Alexander Merk, Andrew Michel, Mitchell Miller, D. Jeremy Murdock, Zachary Obert, Samuel O’Connor, Gabriel Perkins, Alexander Poston, Tyler Quattrone, Luke Roell, Christopher Rolfes, Andrew Rost, David Ruhe, Ryan Schoenung, Matthew Schroeck, Cody Shields, Anthony Stenger, Joshua Streicher, Austin Tebelman, Benjamin Vidourek, Michael Witzgall and Adam Zins. Second honors: Michael Bernecker, Alexander Buchholz, Brett Campbell, Daniel Carrier, Timothy David, Nicholas Fritz, Samuel Fronk, Samuel Geiger, Christopher Greene, Alex Haarmeyer, Nicholas Hinton, Cory Hopper, Lawrence Johnson, Tyler Lake, Ryan Leahy, Alexander Leonhardt, Nicholas Moellman, Joseph Pfiester, Macklin Robinson, Joseph Roling, Corey Shields, Eric Smith, Christopher Strohofer, Ethan Udry, Tyler Vogelpohl and Mitchell Ziegler.
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der, Daniel Schneider, Alexander Schuster, Joseph Ulm, Jacob Ventura, Michael Volpe, Samuel Wenke, Zachary Wesley and Zachary Yearion.
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First honors: Brian Bantel, Jarred Beckenhaupt, John Beischel, Eric Black, Clifton Bonner, Eric Bookmyer, Shane Boschert, Joseph Bova, John Breig, John Bush, Matthew Calardo, Kyle Charls, Jordon Crawford, Daniel Crowell, Joshua Dangel, Drew Davis, Tyler Davis, Connor DeVoe, Mitchell Deyhle, Daniel Ems III, Riley Eschenbach, Keith Forney, Jonathon Gall,
Joseph Gettler, Jeffrey Green, Jeffrey Harmeyer, Andrew Harmon, Anthony Helbling, Jared Hilgefort, Anthony Hinnenkamp, Nicholas Houser, Benjamin Huey, Nathan Huey, Michael Inderhees, Alexander Jagoditz, Benjamin Jelen, Alexander Jester, Anthony Jones, Brian Kaufman, Thomas Kent, Jack Knab, Austin Kummer, Bradley Kummer, Benjamin Leonhardt, Ryan Luggen, Brandon Mahaney, Michael Matthews, Erik Melvin, David Mertz, Aaron Mitchell, Andrew Neiheisel, Timothy Norman, Aaron Osborne, Christopher Overberg, Phillip Peter, Brett Pierani, Jeffrey Rodd, Theodore Rumpke, Ralph Rust, Daniel Schneider, Zak Schneider, John Schwemberger, Kyle Scott, Erik Seyferth, Nicholas Shad, Kyle Sherry, Kyle Simms, Lee Southwood, Justin Streicher, Steven Teipe, Philip Teufel, Bryan Trach, Kevin Vanoy, Michael Watters, Ryan Watts and William Witzgall. Second honors: Mark Amend, Steven Armstrong, Alexander Beck, Robert Bigner, Robert Bittner, Benjamin Braun, Nicholas Ciambarella, Stephen Condit, Samuel Cooper, Tyler Cox, Cody Cranor, Eben DeMatteo, Logan Dillenburger, Michael Di Menna, Christopher Dinkelacker, Christopher Dyer, Daniel Eiser, Stephen Ficker, Joshua Frey, Nathaniel Griffith, Joseph Gryniewski, Joseph Hebeler, Jonathan Herrmann, Benjamin Hetzell, Joseph Hils, Christopher Homer, Tyler Klopfstein, Alexander Klosterman, Christopher Kreimer, Blake Lehmann, Kevin Martini, Joseph Masur, Brian McCullough, Tyler McKinley, Taylor O’Brien, Ryan Phelps, Justin Richter, Maxwell Rieger, Evan Sander, Michael Schlachter, Matthew Seibert, Ethan Sexton, Richard Steele and Joshua Taylor.
SCHOOL NOTES Miami Heights Elementary School
Miami Heights received the Bronze Award from the 2009 Buckeye Best Healthy School Awards program. The awarded is presented for developing school health policies and programs. • The school received a $925 grant, Summertime Kids, from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation.
The grant is for a new summer reading program developed by the staff, titled “You’ve Got Mail!” In the program, 50 kindergarten students will receive books and reading packets in the mail five times during the summer, enabling them to keep reading during their vacation.
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Oak Hills High School senior Eric Taber was named Student of the Year by the Western Hills Exchange Club. Taber was selected from the pool of Western Hills area high school seniors who were named Students of the Month during the past school year. He received a check for $1,000. Students of the Month receive a $250 check. The program is sponsored by Kroger. The Exchange Club's primary mission is to prevent child abuse. Members attend a breakfast meeting each Thursday at Nathanael Greene Lodge and new members are welcome. For more information, visit www.whexchange.org.
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COLLEGE CORNER Awards
Green Township resident Kimberly Gerstner received the Osmond Barton Prize and the Christofferson Prize at a spring ceremony held by the Miami University department of mathematics and statistics.
Dean’s list
The following students were named to the winter quarter dean’s list at Ohio University: Meredith Barnett, Alison Bartish, Laura Bengel, Maja Blanusa, Kyla Boertlein, Russell Brocker, Brittney Brunner, Sarah Burkhart, Kyle Clausing, Gregory Conklin, John Darwish, Lauren Dupps, Jill Eichelberger, Christopher Eisenacher, Jillian Fleming, Jeffrey Gangloff, Courtney Geiger, Britney Grimmelsman, Robert Hartoin, Elliot Hebeler, Katie Holthaus, Arianna Iliff, Rebecca Jackson, Ryan Kain, Katie Kemen, Rachel Kessinger, Stephanie Kollmann, Alexander Kummer, Brittany Lagaly, Cassie Lampe, Sara Lorenz, Jamie Mathes, Allison Mazzei, Hannah Meiser, Rebekah Meiser, Meghan Meyer, Emma Morehart, Ashley Newman, Jonathan Nutter, Corey Poindexter, Matthew Rinear, Emily Ryan, Morgan Sanders, Melissa Schirmann, Maria Schott, Kristen Smith, Jennifer Stanley, Emily Stowe, Allison Tenbrink, Kristin Todd, Frank Trotta, Marissa Wanstrath, Ann Wiebell, Anna Williams, Justin Williams and Carley Zimmerman. • Barbara Dickhoner was named to the spring semester dean’s list at Cedarville University. Dickhoner is a junior majoring in early childhood education. She is the daughter of Tom and Teresa Dickhoner of Bridgetown. The following local DePaul University students were named to the win-
ter quarter dean’s list: Jeffrey Haney, Elise Knueven, Nicholas Lang, Catherine Puttmann and Ian Schmidt. • Jana Eilermann, Chelsea Ferguson and Jessica Lade were named to the spring dean’s list at Muskingum College. • Dustin Green was named to the spring semester dean’s list at Ohio Wesleyan University. • Anne Delisio, Terrence McGrath and Rachael Rogers were named to the spring semester dean’s list at Marquette University. • Audrey Dunlap was named to the spring semester president’s list at Coastal Carolina University. To qualify for the president’s list, students must earn a 4.0 grade-point average. • Catherine Colemire and Shannon Marengo were named to the spring semester academic merit list at Wilmington College’s Blue Ash campus. The academic merit list recognizes students, enrolled six to 11 hours, who earn at least a 3.6 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. • D’Andre Axle, Nicole Francis and Amanda Portlock were named to the academic merit list through the collaboration between Wilmington College and Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. The academic merit list recognizes students, enrolled six to 11 hours, who earn at least a 3.6 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. • Kari Barnes was named to the spring semester dean’s list for at Dominican University.
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• Joshua Hayfer and David McGinnis were named to the spring quarter dean’s list at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. • Matt Murray was named to the spring semester dean’s list at Shawnee State University. • Gregory Kauffman and Patrick Metz were named to the spring semester dean’s list at Wilmington College’s Blue Ash campus. • Mary Theresa DelVecchio was named to the spring semester dean’s list through the collaboration between Wilmington College and Cincinnati State Technical & Community College.
Graduates
John P. Kleimeyer has graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor of arts in biological sciences and a bachelor of arts in chemistry and chemical biology. • Kelly Ernst has earned an associate of science in nursing from Excelsior College.
Scholarships
The following area students have received an award or scholarship from Xavier University: • St. Ursula Academy senior Alexia Beltsos has accepted a Buschmann Award. At St. Ursula, she is active in dance and the Astronomy Club. She is the daughter of Kanda and Steve Beltsos of Green Township. • St. Xavier High School senior Eric Berning has accepted a Presidential Scholarship. Berning is active in athletics, service and leadership at St. X.
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The son of Mike and Elizabeth Berning of Green Township, he plans to major in nursing. • Elder High School senior Nicholas Broerman has accepted an Honor Award. At Elder, he is active in athletics, spirit committee, Spanish Club and yearbook. He is the son of Raymond and Suzanne Broerman of Green Township. • Mother of Mercy High School senior Shannon Dehne has accepted a Trustee Scholarship. At Mercy, she is active in tennis, leadership and the National Honor Society. The daughter of Peggy and Steve Dehne of Green Township, she plans to major in occupational therapy. • Valerie Diehl has accepted a Presidential Scholarship. Diehl is a senior at the School for the Creative and Performing Arts, where she is active in dance and a member of the National Honor Society. The daughter of Jan and Elaine Diehl of West Price Hill, she plans to major in secondary education. • St. Ursula Academy senior Eileen Donovan has accepted a Trustee Scholarship. She is active in ballet, music, the Classics Club, research at Yale and as Ronald McDonald House volunteer. The daughter of Debbie and Kevin Donovan of Westwood, she plans to major in biology/pre-med. The Chancellor Scholarship is named in honor of Xavier’s late Chancellor James E. Hoff, S.J., and is awarded to 15 incoming first-year students with excellent academic achievement. • Mother of Mercy High School senior Morgan Dorsey has accepted an Honor Award. At Mercy, she is active in cross country, and track and field. The daughter of Robert and Lisa Dorsey of Green Township, she plans to major in athletic training. • Nicholas Fulks has accepted a Transfer Scholarship. Fulks is a 2008 graduate of St. Xavier High School who plans to major in biology. He is the son of Rick and JoAnn Fulks of Green Township. The Transfer Scholarship is awarded to students based on their previous college and high school record. • Taylor High School senior Erin Hafer has accepted a Presidential Scholarship. At Taylor, she is active in student
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council and soccer, and is a member of the National Honor Society. The daughter of Keith and Debbie Hafer of Cleves, she plans to major in nursing. • Mother of Mercy High School senior Lauren Hammersmith has accepted a Buschmann Award. At Mercy, she is active in student council, athletics and French club. The daughter of Douglas and Laurie Hammersmith of Green Township, she plans to major in early childhood education. • Megan Hammersmith has accepted a Trustee Scholarship. Hammersmith will graduate from Mother of Mercy High School, where she is active in athletics, leadership, the French Honor Society and the National Honor Society. The daughter of Richard and Lynn Hammersmith of Green Township, she plans to major in occupational therapy. • McAuley High School senior Theresa Hennard has accepted an Honor Award. At McAuley, Hennard is active in soccer, student council, the Geometry Club and the National Honor Society. The daughter of Pat and John Hennard of Green Township, she plans to major in theology. • Oak Hills High School senior Alison Kehling has accepted a Trustee Scholarship. At Oak Hills, she is active in varsity golf, Key Club, the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. The daughter of Kim and Mike Kehling of Green Township, she plans to major in chemical science. • Seton High School senior Jennifer Ledonne has accepted a Presidential Scholarship. At Seton, she is active in the campus ministry and Service Club. The daughter of Douglas and Sharon Ledonne of Green Township, she plans to major in natural sciences. • Mother of Mercy High School senior Kaycee Meyer has accepted a Presidential Scholarship. Meyer is active in Mercy’s French Club. The daughter of Kimberly and Daniel Meyer of Green Township, she plans to major in secondary education. • Mother of Mercy High School senior Rahiel Michael has accepted an Honor Award. Michael is co-president of student council, captain of the mock trial
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Elder High School senior Orlando Scales, second from right, commits to wrestle at Notre Dame College in Cleveland, May 12. Scales is a two-time state wrestling champion who finished his Elder varsity wrestling career with a record of 122-9 and set a school record of 91 career pins. He was the No. 1 recruit in his weight class in the country.
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Orlando Scales remains unblemished. After turning in two straight undefeated seasons on the mats, the recent Elder High School graduate won the LaRosa’s High School Male MVP of the Year Award. “I’m very happy about (being named a finalist),” Scales said before receiving the honor. “This was one of my goals from the start.” LaRosa’s has given this award, which is based on outstanding athletic achievement, every year since 1986. It is one of the most prestigious honors presented to local athletes in the Greater Cincinnati area. Other finalists were Joe Albers (Moeller), Denicos Allen (Hamilton), Bo Cordell (Indian Hill), Luke Maile (Covington Catholic) and Orlando Williams (Princeton). Scales received his award at the Buddy LaRosa’s Sports Hall of Fame Banquet at WCET studios in Cincinnati on Sunday, June 28. Scales won 94 straight matches to end his high school career, posting two straight undefeated seasons in the process. The only two-time state champion in school history, he won state titles in the 215-pound division as a junior and senior. “If he’s not the best kid to ever come out of Elder, I don’t know who else it would be,” Elder head coach Dick McCoy said. A three-time state placer,
Scales finished third in the state tournament as a sophomore. As a junior, he went 48-0 and advanced to the state finals, where he defeatScales ed Adam Cogar of Barberton, who entered the match 47-0 and had defeated Scales at state when the Panther was a sophomore. In his senior year, Scales went 39-0 and pinned Denicos Allen of Hamilton – another LaRosa’s finalist – in the state finals with a time of 3:26. “I’m hoping there will eventually be a three-time or four-time (state) champion from Elder,” Scales said. While Scales’ exploits on the mat are well-documented, McCoy has been even more impressed by the way Scales conducts himself in everyday life. “His athletic accomplishments speak for themselves,” McCoy said. “But he’s an outstanding kid. This is an award that he truly deserves. He’s not just a great athlete – he’s a great person. I think people tend to overlook that with a lot of high school kids and even college kids.” Scales, who was also the GCLSouth Defensive Lineman of the Year on the football team this past season, will wrestle next year for Notre Dame College, one of the nation’s top NAIA wrestling programs.
Bred for its skills in magic
The Our Lady of Victory third- and fourth-grade boys’ volleyball team, “The Ligers,” celebrate winning th BWAC championship at Elder High School May 22. Team members are, in front, Ryan Smith, Ben Siefke and Ryan Schenkel. In back are Coach Michelle Siefke, Matthew Jacobs, Jake Freudiger, Nick Niehaus, Matthew Petersen, Anthony Meisberger and Coach Kylee Siefke.
Ridder named LaRosa’s finalist
Brooklyne Ridder, a 2009 graduate of Oak Hills High School, was one of six finalists for LaRosa’s High School Female MVP of the Year Award. Mt. Notre Dame’s Kendall Hackney won the Female MVP of the Year Award during the annual Buddy LaRosa’s Sports Hall of Fame Banquet ceremony Sunday, June 28. The MVP awards have been awarded annually since 1986. Ridder won state championships running cross country as a freshman and senior. She finished as state runner-up as a sophomore and junior. Bound for Penn State University, Ridder was the Greater Miami Conference and Cincinnati Runner of the Year for cross country on two occasions. Ridder owns the Division I Regional Championship cross country record with a mark of 17:45 which she posted in 2007. In track, Ridder was the state runner-up in the 3,200-meter run four times. She also holds the Cincinnati record in the event. Ridder was a part of Student Council and played two years of varsity golf for Oak Hills. “I want to win a few national championships,” says Scales, who is ranked No. 1 in the country in his weight class by several reputable wrestling publications, including WIN Magazine. “I hate losing him on my team because he’s a great leader and a charm of a kid to coach,” McCoy said. “But he’ll be going on to bigger and better things.”
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Our Lady of Victory seventh- and eighth-grade A volleyball team celebrates their win of the league BWAC Tournament at Elder on May 20. Team members are, first row from left, J.T. Williams, Ben Smith, Jake Luebbe and Nathan Herdeman and second row from left, coach Eric Kelly, Adam Lipps, Alex Stautberg, Drew Dresmann, Nick Becker, Anthony Stacklin, R.J. Albers and coach Johnnie Buttelwerth.
BRIEFLY Highlander football
Oak Hills High School opens its varsity football season with a game against LaSalle High School to kick off the 12th Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown. The game between the Highlanders and the Lancers starts at 6 p.m. and is the first of two contests Friday, Aug. 28, at Nippert Stadium. Colerain High School faces St. Xavier High School at 8:30 p.m. as the second game of the evening at Nippert Stadium.
LaRosa’s sports award
La Salle High School class of 1995 graduate Doug Bockenstette was inducted into the Buddy LaRosa’s High School Sports Hall of Fame at the annual Buddy LaRosa’s Sports Hall of Fame Banquet Sunday, June 28, in ceremonies at the WCET studios in Cincinnati.
SIDELINES Soccer camp
Bill Spraul, Cincinnati West Soccer director of coaching, will direct soccer camps for ages 7-14, from 9-11 a.m. July 20-23 at Western Sports Mall. Players will be appropriately grouped based on age and skill level. Cost is $60, which includes a camp Tshirt. Registration deadline July 13. Call 451-4900 or e-mail cmitchell@fuse.net.
Summer basketball league
Western Sports Mall is conducting a Summer Basketball League on Saturdays for both Rec II and Rec II Plus. Next session starts Saturday, July 18. Contact Robert Sagers for details at 4514900.
Referee classes
The WCBM soccer league will host SAY referee training for those 13 and older. The free classes will be on three nights: from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Monday, July 13,
Wednesday, July 15, and Thursday, July 16, at Our Lady of Lourdes School. Attendance is mandatory for new referees and is encouraged for returning referees and coaches. The testing fee is $10. Call Frank Kohorst at 467-6667.
Elder hockey camps
Elder High School is having its first Elder Hockey Camp directed by Elder hockey coaches and varsity players. The camp will focus on enhancing basic skating and shooting skills, positioning and game play. The camp is for beginners to advanced players in fourth through eighth grades. Camp dates are 6-8 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, July 6 and 7; and 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, at Northland Ice Center, 10400 Reading Road, Evendale. Equipment is required. Some is available if needed. Cost is $70 and includes a T-shirt. Contact Bill Rieth at 237-4084, or Joe Del Prince at 766-1541, or visit www.elderhs.org.
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Queen City champs
After having a very successful season, the Westside U9 boys win the Queen City tournament, which is hosted by Westside Soccer Club. They also won other tournaments. From left are Ryan Hilvert, Jackson Jalovec, Tommy Schuckman, Jarred Uran, Dominic Niederkorn, Michael Radcliffe, Keegan Green and Jared Shepherd and Coach Dan Perica. Not pictured is Kainen Jaspers. Most boys are within the Oak Hills school district.
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Thank you to St. Teresa of Avila Church Last November, my husband, Rob Rogers, and I noticed some activity in front of St. Teresa Church, activity that resulted in greater ease of access for people with mobility limitations. My husband is the chair of the mayor’s committee on accessibility, and we are both knowledgeable of and concerned about building accessibility. However, what is good for people with mobility limitations is not always good for people with visual impairments. We were dis-
tressed, angry, and frustrated now that the entrance to St. Teresa Church was blocked to us. We thought of locating another church with a pedestrian-friendly entrance; then, we thought again and decided to bring our concerns to Father Thomas Bolte and the pastoral council. We met with Bill Thoman, maintenance manager, and demonstrated what people who are blind need in order to navigate their way with ease and safety into the church.
St. Teresa listened and learned, and last Sunday, June 21, we could resume our walking to church freely, independently, and safely. Walking a half mile or so to church, and then not being able to enter it is a serious barrier. We had walked to St. Teresa for around 40 years, starting when our oldest child was 15 months old, and we now can walk to church for at least another 40 years. The red brick walk way you
can now see near the corner of Glenway and Overlook avenues leading into St. Teresa Church is more than an attractive addition; it is our marker of freedom, independence, welcome, and inclusion in God’s kingdom on earth. No doubt, Father Bolte thought he was being thrown from the frying pan into the fire when we started to raise our concerns after people with mobility limitations achieved their ease of access. Well, the fires are out, and we are all happy again. Thank you,
St. Teresa for including people with all disabilities in your church family. Joyce Rogers The only fire Community left now is that in Father Bolte’s Press guest mind and heart columnist as he delivers another one of his enthusiastic, inspiring, edifying, and transforming homilies. Joyce Rogers lives on Morado Drive in Covedale.
Covedale supports Westwood secession idea I read with interest the article suggesting that Westwood secede from the city. There have been similar discussions within Covedale. Ironically, when these communities were annexed into the city, it was against the will of many residents, but made possible because of a law, passed in 1893, that made it easier for cities to annex abutting communities. Westwood was a self-governing incorporated village prior to being annexed in 1896. The timing of the annexation caused much resentment as cement sidewalks had just been laid at the expense of the village. In 1930, when a portion of Covedale was being considered for annexation, Covedale residents
rallied, to no avail, to incorporate the “Village of Covedale.” The following excerpt from the Western Hills Press, Jan. 24, 1930, quotes John D. Prout explaining how the administrative functions would have been managed – at a lower tax rate: “The matter of fire protection could be contracted for with the city of Cincinnati and the village of Cheviot as it is at present; the territory would require but 40 street lamps, which could be operated for one year at about $50 apiece; the school situation will be taken care of adequately, inasmuch as the territory is all in the Cincinnati school district; the collection of waste could be contracted for at a reasonable cost and water would be available at the
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“Nuclear energy has always been a great source for clean energy, but my concern is the safe disposal of nuclear waste. A site must be agreed on prior to the building of the plant and how safe is it. Also it must be cheaper than coal energy or it’s not worth it.” N.P. “This plant is well overdue. Gas and electric can be just as deadly. Anything is only just as safe as the person operating/managing it.” M.E.N. “I support the utilization of nuclear energy – provided the plant is built safely, on time, and without cost overruns that are passed onto the consumer. We don’t want another Zimmer.” D. “What a great thing, just think if all the naysayers had not protested about the plant built years ago at Moscow we would have been enjoying cheaper electric and the other benefits all these years. Just wait, those same naysayers will be back in force again. “I have a friend that has worked in nuclear electric plants for years and as he says there is no safer place to be.” L.S. “I think it’s a great idea and that it should reflect favorably on our rates. Security of a nuclear facility is always a concern but I think that has to be balanced against the cleanliness of the power.” B.N.
This week’s question Three entertainment icons died last week. How will you remember Ed McMahan, Farah Fawcett and Michael Jackson? Every week The Western Hills Press asks readers a questions that they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to westernhills@community press.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. “I say it is about time the U.S. built another nuclear reactor to generate energy for America. France generates about 80 percent of their energy from nuclear reactors. Duke will be working with a French company to build the Piketon reactor. Power generated by nuclear reactors is environmentally friendly. The nuclear fuel used in reactors does occur naturally and there are no GHG emissions from the reactor. Since Duke will be working with an experienced nuclear power company to build the plant, I have no concerns. To those who are afraid of nuclear power, I say they have watched too many Hollywood movies about nuclear accidents. For those who are concerned about nuclear energy, go to http://www.world-nuclear.org/ for answers on nuclear power questions.” M.S. “I think it is a great idea, it will create jobs and tax revenue from the very beginning of construction. The more resources we have for clean, carbon-free energy, the better. It was the site of the former U.S. nuclear weapons facility, so the area is already equipped and capable on the handling of uranium.” C.A.S.
present cost.” Interestingly, the Price Hill Civic Club did not support this effort and instead publicly endorsed the city’s annexation plan, even though at the time the club was not authorized to represent Covedale residents. Why? And why was there so much spirited debate on how to best provide public services? Sometimes it’s good to observe history by understanding the context of the times in which events occurred. According to the Bicentennial Guide to Cincinnati, “Covedale was developed in the 1920s. Older areas to the east, however, began to decline as many middle-income people left them for newer suburban environments.”
Greed for taxes made Cincinnati the size is today. In 1819 the city was 3 square miles; today it is 79.6 square miles. Annexations started with Fulton in 1854. Walnut Hills, Mount Auburn, Clintonville, Camp Washington, Lick Run and a part of Spencer Township were annexed in 1869. In 1871 came Columbia, Cumminsville 1873, and the Zoological Gardens in 1888. The population was 255,139. But they were leaving. As mechanized transportation improved, wealthy people moved to the suburbs on the edge of the city and took their tax dollars with them. Boss Cox and his Republican machine wanted their tax dollars, so they would not have to raise taxes in the city. They felt high taxes would chase away families and new businesses. In 1889 Mayor Mosley felt if there was a large growth in the 1890 census it would give the appearance of prosperity in Cincinnati. And people wanting to improve their livelihood would move to Cincinnati. That ignited the annexation movement. In the election of 1894 voters overwhelmingly approved the five-year plan of annexing the ring of wealth that encircled the city. So the Republicans set their sights on five villages; Avondale,
Clifton, Linwood, Riverside and Westwood. Residents in those communities were outraged. To eliminate the possibility that the Betty Kamuf villages might Community upset the venPress ture, the Repubin the columnist licans, spring of 1893 secured from the state legislature the Lillian Law. That law provided that all the votes from both the city and suburb would be counted together. Anti-annexationists in the villages exploded claiming that the Lillian Law was unconstitutional. Representatives from Riverside saw themselves being forced into a city already overwhelmed with debts which they had no part in creating. Linwood claimed Cincinnati’s object was to regain the distinction of being the metropolis of Ohio. In Clifton residents said the law would permit Cincinnati where the tax rate was excessive to assassinate their village. The election was held and only Clifton, Linwood and Westwood voted against annexation. The vote was 49,467 for and 4,467 against. On May 8, 1896 all five suburbs became part of Cincinnati.
More lopsided annexations were to follow; Bragg Township 1898; River Road, Delhi Township 1902; 160 acres between Avondale and Bond Hill 1903; Millcreek Township between Millcreek and the canal 1904; village of Delhi 1910; Madisonville, Mount Airy, Carthage, College Hill, Washington and Sayler Park in 1911. In 1911 there was a movement to annex Norwood, Oakley, Pleasant Ridge, Hartwell, Elmwood Place, St. Bernard, Cheviot and Fernbank, but St. Bernard, Norwood, and Cheviot were never successfully annexed. Since that time there have been small pieces of land without names annexed in the 1920s and 1930s and unsuccessful attempt to annex other areas. The tax rate never increases very much as the Republicans took on an aggressive expansion program. They improved streets, water mains and sewers and built a new city hall for $1 million, a new water works for $6 million, and spent $1 million to create jobs for the high unemployment of 1893. Tax stability was maintained by issuing bonds for major improvements. Betty Kamuf is a winner of Griffin Yeatman Award for Historical Preservation. She lives in Sayler Park. You can reach her at sp.column@fuse.net.
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recognition, the words of John Greenleaf Whittier ring true: “For all the sad Jim Grawe words of tongue and pen, the Community saddest are these Press guest ‘it might have columnist been!’” I believe I speak for all Covedalians in addressing our Westwood neighbors. We admire and support your pursuit for independence. We share your frustrations. And, like you, we are also “survivors” who seek control over our future. Jim Grawe is co-founder of the Covedale Neighborhood Association.
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So, one has to wonder. Did the residents of Price Hill assume that if annexed, the Covedale area would adopt the Price Hill identity like previously annexed areas? Would this newly developed area then be a source of civic pride, an opportunity for Price Hill to regain some of it’s lost grandeur? Did Covedale residents fight for their independence in order to retain their Covedale identity? We can only speculate as it would have been awkward to have publicly discussed these feelings. It is said that history has a way of repeating itself. Today, as Covedale residents reflect on the incorporation effort and our current struggle for equal
Columbus, write the Ohio House of Representatives, 77 S. High St., 11th floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-4611 or call 513-481-9800 or 614-466-8258; fax 614-719-3584. E-mail: district30@ohr.state.oh.us. The 30th District includes Green, Miami and Delhi townships. • 31st District – Denise Driehaus (D) In Columbus, write to: 77 S. High St., 13th Floor, Columbus, OH., 43215-6111 or call 614-4665786; fax 614-719-3585 E-mail: district31@ohr.state.oh.us.
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Bonkers has earned the nickname “Lord Oken” because he thinks he is a fancy and royal human.
With time and love, cat teaches lesson One day my parents took me and my brother to an animal shelter to look for a dog. While we looked at the dogs, I saw the cats. I wanted to see the little kittens, so we went to the cats. While we looked at the cats, there was a little cat stuck in a small cage with no room to move around. We asked a staff member if we could see him run around with the other cats. When she let the little cat out, he ran headfirst into a wall. The staff member told us that the cat was very sick and was going to be put down soon. We adopted him and took him home that day. That was in 2001. Now that little cat is the fat, happy and very healthy cat that we call Bonkers.
Bonkers is loved by everybody and loves them all right back. He likes sleeping in to sun and pawing at the widows when a bird is outside. Bonkers has earned the nickname “Lord Oken” because he thinks he is a fancy and royal human. His favorite food is the tuna juice he gets on special occasions. If you stay up late at night, you can see him try to catch his tail in the darkness. Bonkers has taught me and my family something. That little bud can burst into bloom, you just need to give it time and love. – Abigail Wilson If you have a special story about you and your pet you would like to share, e-mail a photo of your pet and a short story to jkey@communitypress.com.
Members of the Elder High School band are pictured in Times Square during a performance trip to New York City.
Readers on vacation
These readers took their Community Press newspaper on vacation. When you take your next trip, take along your newspaper, snap a photo, and e-mail it to westernhills@communitypress.com.
Nancy and Wally Waldeck and Yvonne and Steve Martin stopped off at Key West with the Western Hills Press during a cruise that also included a stop in the Cayman Islands.
THINGS TO DO Fireworks!
A child-friendly Fourth of July holiday concert will be presented beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Green Township’s Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road. Featured performers are Robin Lacy & DeZydeco and Saffire Express. The evening will also feature fireworks. Trustee Tracy Winkler said said Bounce With Me is donating a bounce house to the township so the kids in attendance can jump around free of charge. Winkler said the food and drink booths at the July 3 concert will feature an expanded menu as well. There will also be a cornhole tournament prior to the concert.
Neighborhood yard sale
The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts is hosting a neighborhood yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at the theater, 4990 Glenway Ave. Anyone who has items to sell, and would like to join dozens of other sellers as they make some money and help support local theater, is invited to take part in the second annual event.
The Murphy and Strochinsky families of Bridgetown took the Western Hills Press along on their vacation to Arizona. Pictured at the Grand Canyon are Ron, Mindy, Tyler, Tanner and Trenton Murphy, Greg, Bridget, Emily, Jake and Natalie Strochinsky, and Holly Butler.
Those interested can buy a booth space, which is the size of two parking spaces, for $20. A limited amount of booth spaces are available, and sellers are responsible for setting up their own displays. Proceeds from the sale of booth spaces are used to supplement the cost of the theater’s annual summer teen program – the Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre. To get a booth reservation form, call Jennifer Perrino at 241-6550, or e-mail jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com.
The Gick and Jansen families took the Western Hills Press to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Fla. Pictured are Todd and Cindy Gick with children Gabrielle, Ethan and Ryan, and Jeff and Missy Jansen with children Shane, Brent, Jesse and Lilly.
Bridgetown resident Haley Krier is pictured in Cinderella’s Castle in the Magic Kingdom. She visited Disney World with her parents, Penny and Mike.
Pictured in Enniskenny, County Wicklow, Ireland are Bob, Emily, Moose, Diane, Lori, Heidi and Tom McKenna.
Monie and Bill Milazzo of Monfort Heights took the Western Hills Press along while traveling in Sicily.
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ART EXHIBITS
Alumni Excellence Exhibition, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, 5701 Delhi Road, Six to eight works of Mount alumni from each decade, 1960s through 2000s. Through July 31. 244-4314. Delhi Township.
AUDITIONS
2009-10 Season, 6:45-9:30 p.m., Westwood Town Hall Recreation Center, 3017 Harrison Ave., Cold readings from script. Bring three copies of headshot and resume if available. Bring rehearsal conflicts two months before each show opening. Production dates: “Lend Me a Tenor” Oct. 9-17; “Comic Potential” March 5-13; “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” April 30-May 8. Presented by Drama Workshop. 777-9962. Westwood.
BUSINESS MEETINGS
Business Network InternationalBridgetown, 8:30 a.m., Hillebrand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 4320 Bridgetown Road, Third-floor conference room. Meets every Thursday. 941-6464. Bridgetown.
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ART EXHIBITS
Alumni Excellence Exhibition, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, 2444314. Delhi Township.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Women’s Monthly Meet-Ups, 10 a.m.-noon, The Women’s Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave., Connecting with others in the community while participating in educational and enrichment activities. 4714673, ext. 17. West Price Hill.
FARMERS MARKET
Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.
Girls Night In, 5:30-8:30 p.m., The Women’s Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave., Pamper Me Night. Assisting girls in a three-hour workshop to become strong and independent women. 471-4673, ext. 15. West Price Hill.
FARMERS MARKET
Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 3241 Fiddler’s Green Road, Apples, peaches, plums, pears and vegetables. 574-0663. Green Township.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 5-9 p.m., Henke Winery, 3077 Harrison Ave., $5 seven wines; $1 per pour choose from 15. 662-9463. Westwood.
LITERARY - BOOK CLUBS
Book Club, 7 p.m., Monfort Heights Branch Library, 3825 West Fork Road, Adults. “Panther in the Sky” by James Alexander. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6900. Monfort Heights.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Buckeye Search and Rescue Dogs, 2 p.m., Miami Township Branch Library, 8 N. Miami Ave., Learn how these dogs save lives. All ages. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6900. Miami Township.
MUSIC - KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Karaoke with Sean, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Main Entrance Restaurant and Lounge, 5132 Delhi Ave., 451-1414. Delhi Township.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7-8:15 p.m., Shiloh United Methodist Church, 580 Anderson Ferry Road, Open to any individual caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Free. 451-3600. Delhi Township.
Campus Mob, 10 p.m., Drew’s on the River, 4333 River Road, Free. 451-1157. Riverside.
NATURE
Trail Scavenger Hunt, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Shawnee Lookout Park, 2008 Lawrenceburg Road, Meet the naturalist at the Miami Fort Trail to pick up directions. Free, parking permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Miami Township.
RECREATION
Cruisin’ the Pike, 4 p.m., Kroger Enright, 960 Enright Ave., Parking lot. Free. Presented by Fast Eddie’s Grill. 979-4328. East Price Hill. S U N D A Y, J U L Y 5
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Wine Tasting, 4-7 p.m., Bridgetown Finer Meats Wine Shop, 6139 Bridgetown Road, $10. 574-3900. Green Township. Wine Tasting, 5:30-7:30 p.m., bigg’s Delhi, 5025 Delhi Road, Three samples with snacks. $2. 354-1700. Delhi Township. Wine Tasting, 3-11 p.m., Henke Winery, 6629463. Westwood.
MUSIC - R&B
Basic Truth, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Black Sheep Bar & Grill, 3807 North Bend Road, Ages 21 and up. $2, free with password. Contact Basic Truth or The Black Sheep to obtain password. 481-6300. Cheviot.
Hollmeyer Orchards, 1-5 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 5-9 p.m., Henke Winery, 6629463. Westwood.
HISTORIC SITES
German Heritage Museum, 1-5 p.m., German Heritage Museum, 4790 West Fork Road, Two-story 1830 log house furnished with German immigrant memorabilia. Free, donations accepted. Presented by GermanAmerican Citizens League of Greater Cincinnati. 574-1741. Monfort Heights.
SUMMER CAMP MISCELLANEOUS
MUSIC - ROCK
Cincy Rockers, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, 2517977. Riverside. After Midnight, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Drew’s on the River, 4333 River Road, $3. 4511157. Riverside.
RECREATION
Trail Scavenger Hunt, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fernbank Park, 60 Thornton Ave., Meet the naturalist at the playground to pick up directions. Free, parking permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-5275. Sayler Park. S A T U R D A Y, J U L Y 4
FARMERS MARKET
Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 2-5 p.m., Bridgetown Finer Meats Wine Shop, 574-3900. Green Township. Wine Tasting, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Henke Winery, 662-9463. Westwood.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Memoirs Club, 10 a.m., Monfort Heights Branch Library, 3825 West Fork Road, Share ideas and techniques. Adults. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6900. Monfort Heights.
MUSIC - BLUES
Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project, 9:30 p.m., Luckey’s Irish Pub, 3722 Harrison Ave., 662-9222. Cheviot.
FILE PHOTO
The Sayler Park Farmers Market continues 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays at Parkland Avenue and Monitor Street. Local produce, plants and herbs, bread, ice cream, sweets and baked goods are available. For more information, call 675-0496. Debbie Hauck, left, is pictured helping Betty Mitchell pick out a pie.
MUSIC - OLDIES
Elvis Show, 7-9 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, $10. 251-7977. Riverside.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Over 55 Dance, 2-5 p.m., Delhi Senior and Community Center, 647 Neeb Road, Nonmembers welcome. Music by Nelson. $5. Presented by Delhi Seniors. 451-3560. Delhi Township.
SHOPPING SPECIAL EVENTS
Neighborhood Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., Parking lot. Benefits Cincinnati’s Young People’s Theatre. 2416550. West Price Hill.
SINGLES
Parents Without Partners Orientation, 2 p.m., Bob Evans Restaurant-Green Township, 5245 North Bend Road, Single parent organization information session. Free, lunch not included. Presented by Parents Without Partners - Cincinnati. 241-4744. Green Township. M O N D A Y, J U L Y 6
ART EXHIBITS
Alumni Excellence Exhibition, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, 2444314. Delhi Township.
Laffalot Summer Camps, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Our Lady of the Visitation School, 3172 South Road, Daily through July 10. A variety of sports, games and activities for campers. An all boy and all girl format. Bring water bottle and lunch. Ages 6-12. $100. Registration required. Presented by Laffalot Summer Camps. 313-2076. Bridgetown.
SUMMER CAMP NATURE
Imago Summer Nature Camp: Nature Survival, 9-11:30 a.m. (Ages 3-5. $50, $45 members) and 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Ages 6-10. $85, $75 members), Imago Earth Center, 700 Enright Ave., Daily through July 10. Games, activities and outdoor learning. Registration required. 921-5124. East Price Hill.
SUMMER CAMP SPORTS
Junior Golf Camp, 9-10:30 a.m., Neumann Golf Course, 7215 Bridgetown Road, Daily through July 9. Daily skills instruction. Ages 7-13. Ages 4-6 with parental supervision. Shotgun scramble pizza party at Dunham Golf Course on Guerley Road. $45. Registration required. 574-1320. Bridgetown. Melvin Levitt Basketball Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or 1-4 p.m., Gamble-Nippert YMCA, 3159 Montana Ave., Daily through July 10. Develop skills and learn sportsmanship. Half-day participants do not swim. Ages 612. $164, $124 members; half day: $75, $65 members. Registration required. 6611105. Westwood.
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COMMUNITY DANCE
BUSINESS MEETINGS
EXERCISE CLASSES
COMMUNITY DANCE
Bop Club, 7-11 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, Oldies and swing music. Dance lessons except last Tuesday of month. $3, members free. 251-7977. Riverside. Pilates/Slim & Sculpt, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Westwood Town Hall Recreation Center, 3017 Harrison Ave., With Michele Reeves. $6, first class free. 238-8816. Westwood.
Delhi Business Association Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Delhi Park, 5125 Foley Road, Delhi Lodge. Public invited. 922-3111. Delhi Township. Line Dancing, 7-11 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, 251-7977. Riverside.
FARMERS MARKET
Sayler Park Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Sayler Park, Parkland Avenue and Monitor Street, Local produce, plants and herbs, bread, ice cream, sweets and baked goods. Presented by Sayler Park Village Council. 675-0496. Sayler Park. Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Humana Healthy Kids Zone, 2 p.m., Westwood Branch Library, 3345 Epworth Ave., Learn about health, nutrition and fitness. Includes visits with the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Discover Health! mobile health program, yoga programs for kids, African dance lessons and more. Includes snacks. 369-6900. Westwood.
LITERARY - BOOK CLUBS Adult Book Club, 10 a.m., Miami Township Branch Library, 8 N. Miami Ave., Free. “Kabul Beauty School: An American Woman Goes Behind the Veil” by Deborah Rodriguez. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6900. Miami Township.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Yoga, 7:10 p.m., Dunham Recreation Complex, 4356 Dunham Lane, Tender yoga plus meditation. $10. 471-7653. West Price Hill.
FARMERS MARKET
Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 5-9 p.m., Henke Winery, 6629463. Westwood.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Storybook Puppeteers, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Price Hill Branch Library, 3215 Warsaw Ave., All ages. Free. 369-6900. East Price Hill.
DANCE CLASSES
Line Dance Class, 1-2 p.m., Dunham Recreation Complex, 4356 Dunham Lane, Line dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. 321-6776. West Price Hill.
FARMERS MARKET
Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Humana Healthy Kids Zone, 3 p.m., Price Hill Branch Library, 3215 Warsaw Ave., Learn about health, nutrition and fitness. Includes visits with the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Discover Health! mobile health program, yoga programs for kids, African dance lessons and more. Includes snacks. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6900. East Price Hill.
HOME & GARDEN CLASSES PROVIDED
The PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center hosts the Counting Crows, pictured, with Augustana, at 8 p.m. Monday, July 6. Tickets are $39.50, $57.50 and $79.50. Visit www.PNCpavilion.com. The event includes a free pre-show cookout, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Year Round Gardening, 6:30 p.m., Monfort Heights Branch Library, 3825 West Fork Road, Ever Popular Evergreens. Learn new ideas for planning and maintaining garden throughout the year. Adults only. Presented by White Oak Garden Center. 385-3313. Monfort Heights.
PROVIDED
The Cincinnati Pops celebrates the Fourth of July with its concert, “Red, White and Boom,” at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Riverbend Music Center. It highlights patriotic music and features the May Festival Summer Chorus. A Family Fun Zone, with face painting, cornhole and instrument making, begins at 6:30 p.m. The event ends with fireworks. For tickets, call 513-3813300 or visit www.cincinnatipops.org.
Life
Western Hills Press
July 1, 2009
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The difference between freedom and license
To understand and Hopefully we’re learning enjoy freedom requires what freedom means. reflective choices about The majority of people ourselves and the purconfuse freedom with pose of life. license. Recall the number of Our founders times you’ve heard somepenned the Declaration one state, “This is a free of Independence. In a country, I can do what I sense, it is want!” Father Lou certain actually a Declaration That assertion is incorGuntzelman of Dependence on rect. Freedom does not mean the ability to do anyPerspectives someone. For the Constitution thing we want. Freedom means the ability to of the United States makes its citchoose to do what we ought. izens independent of kings, dictaDoing anything we want or feel tors, parliaments, and even like doing is not freedom, but majorities as regards to our basic rights and liberties. license. But on what factor does the American Baptist minister and Harvard chaplain Peter Gomes Constitution base our independexplains, “Freedom’s only virtue ence from kings and dictators? It grounds it on a previous is that it enables us to pursue that which God desires for us and dependence on the One who gave which we, in our heart of hearts, us our rights and dignity in the first place. desires for ourselves.”
It says it is because …” the Creator has endowed man with certain inalienable rights among which are the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” If our freedom came from a king or government, then that king or government could take it away. It is only because our freedom comes from God that it is called “inalienable,” i.e. cannot be taken away. In scripture, St. Paul showed how God is interested in a real revolution, a revolution against injustice, mistreatment, violence against others and hatred. In other words, it is a revolution against license that permits the dark side of human nature to ooze forth against others. Explaining, Paul writes, “For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters, but do not use
your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, rather to serve one another through love.” He enumerates some of the ways we freely choose to serve one another … through love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Freedom means to gain such a control over the dark part of our human nature that instead of choosing destructive actions, we choose goodness and all that is conductive to the growth and happiness of human nature. Freedom is far more difficult and demanding than license. In his book, “Man’s Search For Meaning,” Viktor Frankl tells of his own experience in a Nazi concentration camp. He reflects on the irony that he never felt so free as he did during that horrible experience. Even though all other obvious
freedoms and choices had been taken away from him, no matter how terrible the external conditions might be, he still had the freedom of his own thoughts and attitudes. He could choose to see and act with the eyes of a free spirit. “None can love freedom heartily but good men: the rest love not freedom, but license,” declared John Milton. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.
Foreclosures may be affecting your home’s value The large number of foreclosures in the Tristate is having a dramatic effect on the value of homes in some areas. As a result, some people are finding it impossible to sell their house for anything close to what they imagined. Amanda Frank said she can’t sell her West Chester house for the $107,000 she wanted because the buyer’s appraisal of her home came in much lower. “The couple that was going to borrow it had an FHA loan. They came back
and did an appraisal and it came back appraised a t $80,000,” she said. “That Howard Ain is $8,000 Hey Howard! less than our current mortgage and $3,000 than our 2008 Butler County tax appraisal.” The appraiser said he gave such a low value based on recent home sales in the area.
“They said the comparative sales within the neighborhood do admit there’s a downward trend in the pricing,” Frank said. Two doors away from Frank’s home a house is listed for about $105,000. But, just a few homes away another house, roughly the same size, is listed for just $70,000, as that homeowner tries to do a short sale – selling for less than the amount owed on the mortgage. Yet another house, just three doors away from Frank’s home, is getting a
new roof from new owners. That house had been sorely neglected and the repairs will help increase the value of the home – but more is needed in that neighborhood to get home values to recover. “Who wants to hear that without a predatory lender, without an adjustable rate mortgage, without buying on the bubble, here you are upside down on your current mortgage,” Frank said. “I knew it was bad. We have a lot of family who are out of work. We have had some friends who are in
foreclosure situations and it’s unfortunate – but in our neighborhood I had no idea,” she said. The Franks have put nearly $100,000 into their house, which is now valued at just $80,000. They’re not alone. Friends nearby have a buyer for their home, willing to pay $126,000, but they too are finding comparable sales are less than $100,000. So, you may want to think twice about making improvements to your home.
And, before you put your house on the market, carefully check out the latest comparable sales in your area to make sure you too aren’t surprised by an appraisal you may receive. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.
COLLEGE OF MOUNT ST. JOSEPH RECOGNIZE S H IGH SCHOOL STUDENT ACHIEVERS FOR 2008-2009
Young people in our community exceeding expectations. Jacquelin Deatherage Amelia High School
Amber McCann Felicity-Franklin High School
Chelsea Vaccariello Mason High School
Saloni Hemani Princeton High School
Sarah Watzman Anderson High School
Sam Gorman Finneytown High School
Kelly Schmidt McAuley High School
Carolyn Williams Roger Bacon High School
Nathan Sisodia Batavia High School
Sydney Schwalbach Glen Este High School
Samantha Tucci McNicholas High School
Carly Hartman Seton High School
Maria Bee Bethel-Tate High School
Chuck Murphy Goshen High School
Gilbert Marchant Milford High School
Kelly Muething St. Ursula Academy
Ariel Balske Cincinnati Hills Christian High School
Olivia Morris Indian Hill High School
Paul Krehbiel Moeller High School
Nicandro Iannacci St. Xavier High School
Michael Matthews LaSalle High School
Mallory Workman Mother of Mercy High School
Brian Wulker Sycamore High School
Jessica Ajunwa Loveland High School
Kate Schumacher New Richmond High School
Ian Sander Taylor High School
Ellen Bauer Madeira High School
Sarah Mossman Northwest High School
Erin Tracy Turpin High School
Caitlyn Reynolds Mariemont High School
Julia Mazza Oak Hills High School
Christine Phan Ursuline Academy
Scott Spencer Mason High School
Hillary Tate Oak Hills High School
Dominique Reeves Winton Woods High School
Mary Zbacnik Colerain High School Clair Armstrong Dater High School Kathy Varney Deer Park High School Pete Bachman Elder High School
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Life
July 1, 2009
‘Turnover’ a new cherry dessert this summer Well, between the birds and the deer, the wildlife in my little world is fed well. The birds are eating my elderberries before they’re even ripe. The deer chomped down my sunflowers and I’m praying they don’t have a hankering for my heirloom squash like they did last year. In spite of this, though, I remember what my Mom always said: plant enough for yourself and God’s good creatures, as well. (I’m beginning to think, however, that the deer and birds are awfully greedy – I don’t mind sharing, but we have to eat, too!)
more for dusting 1 box puff past r y , thawed 12 oz. or so frozen, Rita fresh or Heikenfeld c a n n e d , Rita’s kitchen d r a i n e d cherries (leave frozen cherries undrained) 1 ⁄2 cup sugar or more to taste Squeeze or two of lemon juice 1 egg yolk beaten with a tablespoon of water (egg wash) Sugar for sprinkling
Cherry turnovers
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll dough (leave folded but check to see if there’s paper between the folds and remove) on floured surface into a rectangle about 10-by-14. Trim edges. Cut each into quarters to make 8 smaller rectangles. Mix cherries,
I like to use sour pie cherries from my tree. You can use fresh, canned if they’re drained and frozen pie cherries for this. You’ll need 12 ounces or so. Don’t thaw the frozen cherries. 3 tablespoons flour, plus
will be your filling without anything else added.
From readers’ kitchens
Rita’s blender hollandaise sauce
flour, sugar and lemon juice. Place a nice mound on one side of each rectangle, leaving one-half inch border. Lightly brush border with water and fold other side of pastry over mixture and press to seal. Crimp edges with floured fork. Put on baking sheet and cut several slits on top of each. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with a bit of sugar. Bake until puffed and golden, about 35 minutes. Serve warm or room temperature.
Tip from Rita’s kitchen
Even easier: use slightly drained canned cherry pie filling and add one-fourth teaspoon almond extract to it if you have it and a bit of extra sugar stirred in. That
For Freida, a Recorder reader. Melt one-third cup butter and keep it hot. Meanwhile, in a blender, put 2 room temperature egg yolks and 2 teaspoons lemon juice and blend. With motor running on low, slowly add hot butter in a thin, steady stream. You’ll see the mixture thicken as you go. If necessary, add a bit of hot water if it’s too thick. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Grilled pattypan or other squash
For Marsha, a Tri-County reader who wants to make this with all the squash she’s getting from her garden. No real recipe, but here’s how I do it: slice squash and brush both sides with olive oil. Grill over hot coals until
marked, yet still crisp/tender. Season with salt and pepper or your favorite herb and/or Parmesan cheese.
Can you help?
If you have the recipe, or a similar one, please share. Ruby’s Mac & Cheese and Freddie Salad: I’ve got a call in to Chef Rich Harris of the Precinct about these for several interested readers. Pasta with kielbasa and tarragon: Reader Sylvia Wiliams is desperate for this. “So delicious. I thought it was in the local paper and can’t find it.” Birthday cake sans eggs: For Michelle Smith for her son’s July birthday.
Ricedream.com: This is a good Web site for dairyfree desserts, according to reader Annie Hoffman. Creamed potatoes and Batavia reader peas: Delores Bingamon sent in a wonderful recipe for this. I’ll post it on our Web version next week. Pasta with herbs, Alfredo sauce and beef: Reader Dan Brokamp called with this recipe but I didn’t get it all. Please call back.
Coming soon
Like Famous Recipe’s coleslaw for Mrs. Whitmer Microwave peanut butter fudge 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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Sunday procession
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi was celebrated by St. Teresa of St. Teresa of Avila and St. William Parishes June 14. This was the 12th year of celebrating together. The afternoon began at St. Teresa with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The approximately 200 people in attendance then processed or rode a bus through the neighborhood to St. William’s Church. There the ceremony closed with Benediction followed by a reception.
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Community
July 1, 2009
Western Hills Press
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YMCA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER WEST 4991 Cleves-Warsaw (Near Glenway)
921-0911 Savanna Hsu enjoys the pool at the Gamble-Nippert YMCA on a hot day.
Dontae Mosley cools off at the Gamble-Nippert YMCA.
With the summer camping season underway, YMCA Camp Ernst residential camp and a number of YMCA branches have already exceeded their enrollments from last year. YMCA of Greater Cincinnati day camps are offered in one-week sessions from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday with pre-
and post-camp options available. Every week there are opportunities to participate in a different type of, or themed, camp. All YMCA camps are accredited by the American Camp Association or are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. For more information, visit www.myy.org.
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Tropical plants perfect for dressing up deck, patio Ron Wilson is marketing manager for Natorp’s Inc. Garden Stores and is the garden expert for 55KRC-AM and Local 12. You can reach him at columns@ communitypress.com
Last week’s clue.
The Mercy Circle of Caring
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We’re building a future with you in mind. June 2009
Dear Community Member, With the unanimous approval from the Green Township Trustees, we have taken another very important step in plans to enhance access to high-quality healthcare in Cincinnati, western Hamilton County and beyond. A new hospital located at I-74 and North Bend Road is an important component of these plans. As you may be aware, Mercy Health Partners has acquired the rights to purchase 60 acres of land on North Bend Road, between Kleeman and Boomer roads in Green Township. Additional steps are still required before the proposal receives final approval. As that work continues, we will continue to grow our services and provide high-quality care over the coming years at Mercy Hospital Western Hills and Mercy Hospital Mt. Airy. We plan to transition the inpatient services from these hospitals when the new hospital is complete. In giving its unanimous approval to the land use amendment, the trustees highlighted the positives the project will offer, while providing research and statistics that effectively addressed concerns related to traffic and noise. Below are the key aspects of the project. • Our overall plans will enhance access for residents in Cincinnati and western Hamilton County to acute care, primary care and a variety of outpatient services, including chronic care management. • The new hospital will be state-of-the-art and incorporate the latest advancements in patient care and comfort, offer leading physicians in a wide variety of specialties, and feature cutting-edge technology. Proposed services include full-service emergency care, cancer care, and a comprehensive heart program. • Planners envision a truly green hospital campus that will include buffers near homes and schools, and walking/biking trails that connect to the new trail system being planned for the township’s parks. We are excited about the progress we are making in developing plans for the proposed site. Your input is always welcome. You can submit your questions and comments, and stay updated on the project, by visiting us online at www.mercywest.com. Sincerely,
Paul C. Hiltz President & CEO Mercy Hospital Mt. Airy
Patrick A.Kowalski President &CEO Mercy Hospital Western Hills
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If you’re looking for those perfect plants to grow on the patio or deck that will take the hot heat from a full sunny area, then I think I’ve got a great suggestion for you. Think tropical! Now if Ron Wilson you’re just In the garden looking for g r e a t foliage, consider tropical plants like crotons, ensete, and banana trees. Great foliage, they love to grow in containers, and they love the sun and the heat. And yes, these will definitely give you a great tropical look. If you’re looking for foliage and flowers, take a look at these plants, which I think also happen to be one of your best bangs for the buck for all summer flowers. In the vining category, for growing on a fence, trellis or arbor, look at confederate star or Madison star jasmine. Now these aren’t true jasmine, but produce jasmine-like fragrant flowers all summer long. They have dark green glossy foliage, can be an aggressive vine, anxd truly add color and fragrance wherever it’s grown. Also in the vining category, consider the mandevillas. Mostly available in pinks and reds, these aggressive vining tropicals will quickly cover any trellis, fence or arbor with beautiful foliage, and produce wonderful tubular pink and or red flowers all summer long. Looking for a bush or tree look on the patio? Well, keep in mind those wonderful tropical hibiscus. Again, easy to grow, they love the sun, have wonderful dark glossy foliage, and you just can’t beat those huge colorful flowers that tropical hibiscus will give to your patio, all summer long. They come in a wide range of colors, singles and doubles, and guess what? Their flowers are highly edible. So if you have a sunny, hot patio or deck, think “tropicals” for great summer colors. Talk to you next time, in the garden!
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Last week’s Scavenger Hunt clue came from the entrance to the Green Township branch library on Bridgetown Road. The correct callers were: Keith, Susan, Kyle, Courtney and Brittany Oldfield, Steve, Elaine and Megan Kruse, Levi J. Spetz, Teresa Kopp, Jackie Hummel, Jane and Don Wright, Amy Belletti, Ruth Ruberg, Charlie and Chris Runtz, Bob Betz and Lori Conners. Turn to A1 for this week’s clue.
Western Hills Press
Community
July 1, 2009
REUNIONS
The Anderson High School graduating class of 1984 – will be having its 25-year reunion this summer. The weekend will be kicked off with fun with friends starting Friday, July 17, at a local pub and then Saturday, July 18, at the Anderson Center for food, drinks, fun and friends. Help is needed to find lost classmates. Send contact info to: AndersonClassof84@ gmail.com. Check http://anderson1984reunion.blogspot.com for the latest information. St. Dominic Class of 1984 – is having a reunion from 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, July 25, at St. Dominic. E-mail Jen (Jones) Bethel at jbethel31@yahoo.com for information or to register. Lloyd Memorial High School Class of 1974 – is having its 35th class reunion Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 2. The class will meet at 5:15 p.m., in front of the high school for a tour of the school at 5:30 p.m. A party at Florence Nature Park will follow from 611:30 p.m., rain or shine. Cost is $4 per person. Classmates and guests are welcome, and should bring their own drinks, coolers and a snack to share. From 7-11 p.m., Aug. 1, will be the reunion with dancing at Brodnick Hall at St. Timothy Church in Union. Cost is
$25 per person. Beer is $1, but soft drinks are included. Live music by Power House and a hot meal. At 10:30 a.m., Aug. 2, will be Christian Fellowship at the Railroad Park in Erlanger, led be classmates Scott Denham and Larry Bubb. Contact Debbie Schneider at 513977-3035 or e-mail debbie.schneider@scripps.com. Princeton Class of 1999– will be having its 10-year reunion. Classmates will meet 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Sharon Woods. Contact info for the committee is as follows: Kelli Martin, 678-516-6460; Will Munn, 513227-4481; Anna Dickson, 917605-4579; Rhonda Bristol, 513602-2891. Glen Este High School Class of 1979 – The Glen Este High School Class of 1979 reunion committee is planning its 30-year reunion for Aug. 8 at the Eastgate Holiday Inn. Any classmates interested in attending the reunion should contact Kelly Clements Blom at kkb7761@aol.com or 513-9320164 with your name, e-mail address (please put “Reunion” in as your subject), mailing address and telephone number. Princeton High School Class of 1974 – Is planning a 35th-class reunion for Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Fairfield Banquet and Convention Center. Pricing is $85 per couple or $45 for a single if the tickets are bought before July 1. After that date, a couple is $95 and singles are $50. For more information, e-mail Debbie (Owens) Fuson at princetonhs1974@yahoo.com. Taylor High School Class of 1989 – The 1989 graduating class of Taylor High School is conducting its 20-year reunion at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, at The Madison, 740 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky. Cost is $45 per person, and din-
ner will be served. Come out for an evening of catching up with old friends, dancing, eating, drinking and having fun. Amelia High School Class of 1989 – The 1989 senior class of Amelia High School is conducting its 20th class reunion Aug. 9 at Coney Island’s Moonlight Pavilion. If you are a member of the class or know of anyone who is, contact Connie Weisenborn-Heilman at Connie heilman@hotmail.com or at 513-752-7390. Clermont Northeastern High School Alumni – is planning a second alumni weekend for Aug. 14-16. Weekend activities include a Friday evening social hour, a Saturday evening dinner/dance at the Fastiques and Sunday picnics and gatherings for various classes. Cost for the dinner and dance, which starts at 6:30 p.m. is $25 per guest. The Class of 1959 is gathering at Lake Lorelei on Sunday, Aug. 16. Alumni are also asked to contact friends and family who are also alumni about the weekend. To sign up, e-mail cnegrads@aol.com, or Shirley Shipley at skship66@yahoo.com. Norwood High School Class of 1979 – Is conducting its 30-year reunion from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 15, at the Blue Ash Banquet Center. For information, contact Karen (Faulkner) Parker at 513351-6616 or e-mail her at kparker@fuse.net. Clermont Northeastern High School – Alumni weekend is scheduled for the weekend of Aug. 14 and 15. Friday night, all the classes are invited to meet their friends at the following locations: 1958-1969: Quaker Steak and Lube, 59- Chamber Drive, Milford; 1970-1979: Putters, 5723 Signal Hill Court, Milford; 19801989: Greenies, 1148 Ohio 28, Milford; 1990-1999: Buffalo
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Our Lady of Visitation Class of 1989 – is celebrating its 20-year reunion at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, at Top Shelf Sports Bar and Grille, 6507 Harrison Ave. For questions or to RSVP contact Katie Abrams-Muldoon at katie_abrams@yahoo.com. Classes of 1964 Amelia and Glen Este and other 1960 classes – will celebrate their 45th reunion on Aug. 29, at Pattison Park in Owensville. Classmates from other 1960s classes are invited and welcome to attend. E-mail for more information: JerryBargo@aol.com or call Jerry at 859-341-8123 or Ken Ellis at 513-753-4035. Greenhills High School class of 1984 – Committee members including Angelo Zolotas, Karen (Lampert) Pizzimenti, Diane (Witherby) Shapiro and Karen (Henry) Bender are planning a reunion for August. Class members are asked to update their address, phone number and e-mail address by emailing the information to: ghs25threunion@aol.com. 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 513-321-7109, or Kirs Schwegler Wilshire at 859-441-7560. From 7-10 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. 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 513-871-3631, or e-mail him at RMGrath@fuse.net.
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Agencies join forces for Vision-Aide Community Services West and the PHC Foundation have joined forces for a new program to extend services to the indigent blind and vision impaired. The new collaborative program, Vision-Aide, is funded by a grant from the Ettinger Trust Fund and offers the blind and vision impaired a safe environment while maintaining independence and dignity. The program is meant to help people who do not
meet requirements for state and federal funded programs. Community Services West provides social services, transportation and home-delivered meals to western Hamilton County’s senior population. The PHC Foundation is a non-profit home healthy agency. For more information or to make a donation, contact the PHC Foundation at 6628999 or nancy@privatehcfoundation.org.
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Army National Guard Pfc. Nicholas S. Balzano has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. He is the son of Sonia Hissett of Cleves, and David Balzano of Mason. Balzano is a 2001 graduate of Elder High School.
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Navy Seaman Tyrone D. Brockman, son of Cynthia A. Brockman of Cincinnati and Tyrone L. Gresham of Cincinnati, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Brockman is a 1997 graduate of Western Hills High School. During the eight-week program, Brockman completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
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Army Sgt. LaDante E. Gooden has completed the Warrior Transition Course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. The sergeant is a 1999 graduate of Western Hills High School. The course teaches basic skills necessary for integration into the Army for all prior-service servicemembers to fully prepare them for Advanced Individual Training or on to their first assignment. Soldiers undergo much of the same training developed in basic combat training, except it is developed in a program of instruction that lasts five weeks instead of nine. Gooden is the son of Lamour Ushery of Cincinnati.
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Army National Guard Pvt. Nicholas J. Huddleston has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises. He is the son of Lora Huddleston of Cincinnati. Huddleston is a 2008 graduate of Oak Hills High School.
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Anderson High School Class of 1979 – is celebrating its 30th reunion. The weekend will begin with a golf outing and later a social gathering at a local pub on Friday, July 17. The reunion will be July 18 at Coldstream Country Club where the class will gather for food, drinks, fun and shared memories. Sunday, enjoy a picnic at Woodland Mound Park. Turpin’s class of 1979 is invited to the picnic. For information, contact Debbie Ahlrichs Newsome at 513231-9363 or Deborah.Newsome@fmr.com. Visit www.Anderson1979.com.
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Nine area girls recently attended McAuley High School’s American Girl Camp for girls in first through fourth grade. McAuley alumna Kristy Long Kissel led the camp, which had a theme each day: saving money, friendship, being charitable, spa day and a “snooza palooza” pajama party.The girls brought their dolls, played games and talked about the American Girl books. Pictured with Kissel are, from left, Kaitlynd Salamone, Emmy Schmidt, Emma Feist, Sarah Horton,Amy Horton, Sabrina Leighton, Kelly Bova and Jessica Hudgens. Missing on picture day was Hanna Hollstegge.
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Crystals entertains for Doowop crowd best known for such recordings as “He’s A Rebel” and “Da Doo Ron Ron.” The Crystals, comprised of lead singer and original member, De De Kennenbrew, and newer members, Patricia Pritchett-Lewis and Melissia Antoinette Grant, continue to entertain audiences across the country.
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The Cincinnati Oldies and Doowop Association (CODA) is presenting in concert, the Crystals at a Sunday, July 12, social. The concert will be at 2 p.m. at Jim and Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. The Crystals, one of many well-known “girl” vocal groups from the 1960s, is
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The performance will be the group’s first appearance for CODA. CODA was founded in 2002 to “promote, preserve, perform and play the music of our youth.” The club has featured such groups as the Reflections, Otis Williams and His Charms; Jimmy Beaumont and the Skylin-
ers; the Dubs; and, the Edsels in previous performances. It strives to host appearances of famous “oldies” groups from the 1950s and 1960s. Tickets are $15 at the door for non-CODA members. For more information, call 675-9970.
Each week this summer, children can visit 14 Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County locations to learn about health, nutrition, and fitness. The Humana Healthy Kids Zone, sponsored by the Humana Foundation, will include visits from the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Discover Health mobile health program, yoga programs for children, African dance lessons, and much more. Healthy snacks will be provided at each of the programs to encourage good nutrition, and fitness-related prizes will also be given away while supplies last. For each program that children participate in they can register for a chance to win a Nintendo Wii, extra Wii-mote and Active Life Outdoor Challenge game.
One Wii will be given away at each of the fourteen participating Library locations. The Humana Healthy Kids Zone is sponsored by the Humana Foundation. For more information on health, fitness and nutrition, visit Humana’s Wellness Information Zone at www.wellzone.org. Kids Zone are scheduled at the following area locations: • Price Hill Branch, Mondays, 3 p.m., 3215 Warsaw Ave., 369-4490. • College Hill Branch, Tuesdays, 1 p.m., 1400 W. North Bend Road, 3696036 • Westwood Branch, Tuesdays, 2 p.m., 3345 Epworth Ave., 369-4474. • Covedale Branch, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., 4980 Glenway Ave., 3694460.
Library has free GED practice test sessions Take the GED practice test for free at your public library. The test takes approximately four to five hours to complete and must be completed in one testing session. Testers must be at least 18 years of age and show proof of identity to be admitted to the testing session. The only acceptable identifications approved by the Ohio Department of Education are passport, state ID card, or driver’s license. Test results will be mailed approximately two weeks after the testing date from Cincinnati Public Schools
ABLE Program or Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development. The testing locations are: • Monday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. at Groesbeck Branch Library, 2994 W. Galbraith Road. • Friday, July 31, 10:30 a.m. at Covedale Branch Library, 4980 Glenway Ave. • Friday, Aug. 7, 10:30 a.m. at Cheviot Branch Library, 3711 Robb Ave. • Friday, Sept. 11, 10:30 a.m. at College Hill Branch Library, 1400 W. North Bend Road. • Monday, Sept. 21, 12:30 p.m. at Price Hill
Branch Library, 3215 Warsaw Ave. • Thursday, Oct.. 8, 12:30 p.m. at Westwood Branch Library, 3345 Epworth Ave. Registration is required. Contact the literacy coordinator at 369-4570 or by email at Kathy.Scahill@
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Catherine “Kay” Schweinfest Ballauer, 91, Green Township, died June 24. She was a homemaker. Survived by son Larry Ballauer Sr.; grandchildren Larry Jr., Jeff, Kim; greatgrandchildren Katie, John, Melissa, Keith, Sarah, Lauren, Derrick, Tabitha, Griffin, Hunter, Karissa. PrecedBallauer ed in death by husband John Ballauer. Services were June 26 at St. Ignatius of Loyola. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to: Vitas Hospice, 11500 Northlake Drive., Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45249.
Larry Becker
Philip Lawrence “Larry” Becker, 66, died June 24. He was an assembler for J.H. Day Machine Tool. Survived by siblings Marietta, Tom, Dave Becker, Gerry Kreutzjans, Beverly Meyer, Nancy Finke, Anita McDonald; 31 nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and nephews. Services were June 26 at St. Martin of Tours. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Martin of Tours, 3720 St. Martin Place, Cincinnati, OH 45211 or Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
Rev. Donald Behler
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priest in 1947. Behler’s first assignment was teaching at Elder High School, beginning in 1948. He served as pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary from Behler 1971 to 1978 and St. Ignatius of Loyola from 1978 to 1988. He also was associate pastor of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church in 1988. After his retirement in 1988, Behler lived at St. Dominic Church and Mercy Franciscan at West Park, actively ministering in those communities. Survived by siblings Adele Dolan, William Behler; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by siblings Robert, Sister Gabriel (Margaret), O.S.U., Behler, Mary Elizabeth Fischer. Services were June 29 at St. Dominic. Arrangements by MihovkRosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Dominic Parish Building Fund or School Education Fund, 4551 Delhi Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45238.
Samuel Calkins
Samuel Gifford Calkins, 84, Green Township, died June 21. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and member of Northminster Presbyterian Church. Survived by children Mark Calkins, Nancy Hart Aston, Betsy Stewart, Nancy Conley, Kim Glassmeyer; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wives Mary Calkins, Barbara Calkins. Services were June 24 at Northminster Presbyterian Church.
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Rickey Courtney
Rickey James Courtney, 54, died June 16. Survived by son Don Bowers; sister Tona Cummins; partner Richard Foster; nieces. Preceded in death by parents James, Laura Courtney. Services were June 24 at Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home.
Bonnie Dassinger
Bonnie Parke Dassinger, 84, Green Township, died June 19. She was a bookkeeper and office manager for Kaufman Jewelry. She was a Navy veteran of World War I. Survived by daughter Joan Brandt; granddaughters Julie Crab, Jeanette DeWitt; three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Joseph Dassinger. Services were June 23 at GumpHolt Funeral Home. Memorials to: LifeSpring Church of Christ, 1373 W. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231.
Adeline Flick
Adeline Buckreus Flick, 91, Monfort Heights, died June 16. Survived by children Ferdinand, Lawrence, Martin, Danny Flick, Rosemary Huckleberry; stepchildren Carol Sutton, Linda Lindsey; sister Hilda Foegle; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husbands Walter Landenberger, Ferdinand Flick. Services were June 19 at St. Ignatius of Loyola. Arrangements by Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to the Hospice of Cincinnati.
Aline Gover
Aline Rita Gover, 74, Green Township, died June 17. She was a financial advisor. Survived by husband Wayne
Gover; children Lori Duvelius, Brian Gover, Tara Carr; grandchildren Erin Duvelius, Nicholas, Blake, Bradley Gover. Preceded in death by grandchildren Craig Duvelius, Andrew Davis. Services were June 22 at Our Lady Of Lourdes. Arrangements by Radel Funeral Home. Memorials to: Children’s Hospital Medical Center, P.O. Box 643270, Cincinnati, OH 45264-3270.
Raymond Gundrum Sr.
Raymond Michael Gundrum Sr., 81, Cheviot, died June 23. He was a sign painter for Metro. Survived by wife Lucy Gundrum; children Raymond Jr., Paul, Bryan, Darryl, Eileen Gundrum, Patti Cruse, Tracy Crosby; siblings Thomas Gundrum, Janet McGuffey; 20 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Raymond F., Elleanor Gundrum, brother Donald Gundrum. Services were June 29 at St. Martin of Tours. Arrangements by Gump-Holt Funeral Home. Memorials to: Families with ASD Autism Resource Center, 5989 Meijer Drive, Suite 9, Milford, OH 45150.
John Holbrock
John Harry Holbrock, 72, Green Township, died June 24. Survived by wife Patricia Holbrock; children John A. Holbrock, Jill Iles; brother Joseph Holbrock. Services were June 27 at St. Holbrock Jude Church. Arrangements by Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Gertrude Horgan
Gertrude Hoffman Horgan, 105, died June 22. Survived by daughters Mary Alice Prazynski, Jane Teller; grandchildren
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Ruth Kroeger
Ruth Rose Kroeger, 90, died June 19. She was a homemaker. Survived by children Jane Fisher, Kathryn Holtman, Susan Rauf, Carla Benken, Margaret, Kristina, John, Gary, Andrew Kroeger; 29 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by husband Vincent Kroeger, sons Michael, Paul Kroeger. Services were June 29 at St. Aloysius Gonzaga. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to: American Diabetes Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 304, Cincinnati, OH 45203.
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Kimberley Creutzinger Noble, 45, Miami Township, died June 18. She was a loan processor with Wells Fargo. Survived by daughter Lauren Noble; parents John, Barbara Creutzinger; sisters Michelle Creutzinger, Christina Castleman; nephews Joshua, Logan Castleman. Services were June 22 at Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to: American Cancer Society, 5555 Frantz Road, Dublin, OH 43017.
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Meda Barbour Lammers, 88, Monfort Heights, died June 19. Survived by daughter Marilyn Frederick; grandson Michael Frederick. Preceded in death by husband Harold Lammers, siblings Donald Barbour, Beulah Stegner, Portia Thompson. Services were June 23 at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to the Hospice of Cincinnati or Miami University architecture department.
Marie Koch Paner, 104, died June 22. Survived by nieces and nephew Jeanne Hollmeyer, Walter “Bo” Strassell, Barbara Koch, Marita Junker, Judith Culman; many greatnieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Elmer Paner. Services were June 27 at St. Antoninus. Arrangements by B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Antoninus Education Fund, 1500 Linneman Road, Cincinnati, OH 45238, or spiritual bouquets or Masses may be given.
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Green Township, died June 23. Survived by husband Ralph Niehauser; children Kim Cremering, Ken, Greg, Steven Niehauser; grandchildren Daniel, Allison Cremering, Eric, Ryan, Jared, Kelsey, Elaine, Brett, Alec, Carly Niehauser; brother Donald Lietz. Preceded in death by parents Raymond, Frances Beyerle Lietz, brother Thomas Lietz. Services were June 29 at Our Lady of Lourdes. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Niehauser Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to the Mother Mercy High School Scholarship Fund or Elder High School Scholarship Fund.
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Richard A. Lassandro, 68, Delhi Township, died June 20. He was a loading supervisor with Ashland Oil. Survived by wife Dixie Lassandro; daughter Judy Pecora; nephews Lucas, Logan Pecora; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by daughter Vicki Lassandro. Arrangements by Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Church, 1191 Devils Backbone, Cincinnati, OH 45233.
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Robert J. McDonough, 87, Green Township, died June 14. He was a shift foreman at Chevron. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survived by wife Vera McDonough; children Mike, Mark, Larry, Rob McDonough, Nancy Anderson; nine grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Arthur, Anna McDonough. Services were June 26 at Oak Hills United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Gump-Holt Funeral Home. Memorials to: Green Township Fire and EMS Department, 6303 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45247 or Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597.
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Bonnie Childs Pierce, 61, died June 20. She was a human resources clerk for the Hamilton County Auditor’s office. Survived by sister Sandy Biederman; niece and nephew Jennifer Hendren and Jeffrey Biederman; great-niece and nephews Blake, Joey, Katie Hendren; other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death Pierce by her husband William Pierce and her parents Ruth and George Childs. Services were June 25 at Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to: AllergyKids Foundation, P.O. Box 20236, Boulder, CO 80308 or Rally Round the Gold Ribbon, P.O. Box 643, Hebron, KY 41048.
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Ruby West Price, 69, Cleves, died June 19. She was a homemaker. Survived by siblings Ronnie West, Sharon Peters; many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband James “Jamie” Price. Services were June 23 at ArgoBolton & Lunsford Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the funeral home.
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Patricia Hoffman Spitzmueller, 66, Green Township, died June 20. She worked for Procter & Gamble and the Internal Revenue Service. Survived by husband Terry Spitzmueller; daughters Sandy Kurtz, Laura Becker, Lynn Gilkey, Jenny Barrett; grandchildren Danny, Brian Kurtz, Leslie, Karina, Tony, Tricia, Thad Becker, Kelsie, Alex, Josh Gilkey, Jake, Kailee Barrett; siblings Edward, Jim, Tom, Joe Hoffman, Donna Schenkel. PreSpitzmueller ceded in death by sister Judy Hoffman. Services were June 24 at St. Ignatius of Loyola. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Parkinson’s Disease Support Network, OKI, P.O. Box 33077, Cincinnati, OH 45233 or a charity of the donor’s choice.
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POLICE REPORTS Adrian Jackson, 43, 3454 Alta Vista Ave., driving under suspension, June 16. Eric Mitchell, 36, 1007 Glenna Drive, obstructing official business at 3156 Harrison Ave., June 16. Adam Hollman, 33, 1235 Considine Ave., disorderly conduct at 3620 Harrison Ave., June 17. Patrick Metz, 23, 3548 Bruestle Ave., warrant, June 17. Juvenile, 14, disorderly conduct at North Bend Road, June 17. Reid Jordan, 23, 2809 Meigs Lane, warrant, June 19. Latonya Turner, 23, 1703 Casey Drive, disorderly conduct at 3961 North Bend Road, June 20. Eric Vanover, 20, 2868 Orchard Park, disorderly conduct at 3809 North Bend Road, June 21. Robert Byrnes, 30, 4365 Virginia Court, disorderly conduct at 3721
Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering
Front window broken on Shamrock gas station during break-in attempt at 4150 Harrison Ave., June 20. Copper piping stolen from home at 3707 Everett Ave., June 18.
Burglary
Prescription medicine stolen from home at 3727 Dina Ave., June 16. Television stolen from home at 4013 Carrie Ave. No. 1, June 22.
Criminal damaging
Window broken on vehicle at 3956 Trevor Ave., June 16.
Robbery
Victim pushed to ground and robbed of their shoes at 3729 Robb Ave., June 19.
Theft
Video game system and one video game stolen from home at 4013 Carrie Ave. No. 4, June 7. Purse and contents stolen from vehicle at Lovell Avenue & Harrison Avenue, June 17.
Vandalism
Hand prints painted on picnic tables at Cheviot Memorial Fieldhouse at 3729 Robb Ave., June 14.
CINCINNATI DISTRICT 3 Arrests
Evangela Rolley, born 1966, disorderly conduct, 3600 McHenry Ave., June 21. Gregory White, born 1955, domestic violence, 3400 McHenry Ave., June 19.
Billy Hall, born 1987, trafficking in food stamps, 6100 Glenway Ave., June 21. Bobby Akins, born 1980, aggravated robbery armed, 2300 Boudinot Ave., June 19. Gilbert Allen Rector, born 1961, possession of an open flask, 2200 Harrison Ave., June 16. Latonia Edwards, born 1981, assault, 3000 McHenry Ave., June 15. Marliah Matthews, born 1982, theft under $300, 2300 Ferguson Road, June 20. Nellia L. Fuqua, born 1964, criminal damaging or endangering, theft under $300, 2700 McKinley Ave., June 18. William Bryant, born 1963, aggravated robbery armed, 2200 Harrison Ave., June 15. William Welch, born 1966, domestic violence, 2600 Harrison Ave., June 19. Marnique Johnson, born 1984, theft
under $300, 6100 Glenway Ave., June 16. Joseph Wimmer, born 1990, obstructing official business, disorderly conduct, 2900 Westridge Ave., June 19. David Meece, born 1988, excessive sound-motor vehicle, 5600 Glenway Ave., June 11. Emily A. Powell, born 1982, menacing, 2400 Harrison Ave., June 21. James Boehmer, born 1988, possession of an open flask, 3200 Westbrook Drive, June 12. Kimberley Heugel, born 1981, assault, 3400 Boudinot Ave., June 15. Kimberly S. Ellman, born 1966, domestic violence, 3600 Werk Road, June 15. Nathaniel E. Francis, born 1975, domestic violence, 3900 Yearling Court, June 18.
3042 Fiddlers Green Drive: Buckhead Homes Inc. to Bleh, Leonard A. & Kimberly A.; $332,000. 3482 Chestnut Park Lane: TDGGC LLC to Ciamarra, Sharon B; $140,000. 3486 Chestnut Park Lane: TDGGC LLC to Martini, Gerald A. Jr.; $132,550. 3782 Samba Drive: Federal National Mortgage Association to Slugantz, Eric & Rose; $77,000. 3885 Beacon Woods Drive: Reilly, Thomas M. & Patricia A. to Rensing, Paul G. & Laurie S.; $632,500. 7715 Mitchell Park Drive: Pagano, Kimberly A. & Eric M. Poff to Thomas, Seth A. & Sara M.; $226,500. 9803 Brower Road: Middendorf, Molly M. to Schmidt, Ronald F. & Sherry L.; $40,000.
5779 Timrick Court: Montgomery, Patrick A. and Jennifer L. to Harris, Dawn; $105,000. 2631 Harrison Ave.: Robards, Dennis B. to Burke, Hannah; $101,500. 2664 Harrison Ave.: Ostmann, Helen E. to Burns, Lashell; $37,800. 2744 Faber Ave.: Boenning, Richard A. to Carr, Thembi R.; $50,000. 2826 Allview Circle: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Whiteford, Adrian; $52,000. 2933 Eggers Place: Lake, James L. and Carol L. to Campbell, Barry R. and Trisha L.; $175,000. 3026 Sandra Place: Gateway Acquisitions Inc. to Little, Dennis Jr. and Stephanie; $121,000. 3047 Veazey Ave.: Nimmo, Sherri to Nimmo, Sherri 2; $50,325. 3494 Craig Ave.: Campbell, Barry R. and Trisha L. to Marti, Lou Ann M.; $79,000. 3656 Allview Circle: Shannon, Martin P. and Charles R. Courtney to Sexton, Joseph L. and Julie M.; $104,000. 2247 Harrison Ave.: Wells Fargo Bank NA Tr. to Corcoran, Richard; $10,500. 2612 Fenton Ave.: Allen, Lashon to U.S. Bank NA; $20,000. 2626 Pancoast Ave.: Laine, Jerome A. to Becker, Shaun R.; $77,600. 2835 Viki Terrace: Griffin, Pernell to HSBC Mortgage Services Inc.; $92,534. 2991 Werk Road: Finn, Richard J. & Holly M. to Kruithof, Brent A. & Katie; $265,000. 3160 McHenry Ave.: J.P. Morgan Chase Bank Tr. to Howard, Frank; $17,500. 3166 McHenry Ave.: J.P. Morgan Chase Bank Tr. to Howard, Frank; $18,700.
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REAL ESTATE ADDYSTON
7800 Surreywood Drive: Sifri, Raja G. 4 to Saylor, Deron B. and Holly R.; $290,000.
CHEVIOT
Westwood Northern Blvd.: Monfort Supply Co. to Leist, Jean C.; $189,000. 3304 Gamble Ave.: Ellis, Karim Tr. to Harkin Rentals LLC; $27,900. 3312 Augusta Ave.: Raby, Jeanne to Union Savings Bank; $42,000. 3521 Bruestle Ave.: Penn, Kenneth T. to Murphy, Christopher S.; $127,000. 3931 Lovell Ave.: Raby, Jeanne Reid to Union Savings Bank; $40,000. 3927 Davis Ave.: Williams, Mary M. to American General Finance Inc.; $48,000. 4028 Harrison Ave.: The Robson Family LP to Jolevski, Pat & Angelika M.; $245,000. 4122 West Court: Dixon, Thomas L. to Cheviot Savings Bank; $42,000.
CLEVES
104 Western Hill Drive: Krimmer, Joseph and Lisa to Kern, Nicholas A.; $90,000. 177 Symmes St.: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Drake, Timothy A.; $22,500. Cleves Avenue: Mack Properties LLC to Tisch Properties LLC; $113,000. Edgefield Drive: The Drees Company to Humbert, Jonathan & Melissa; $262,000. 109 Miami Ave.: Mack Properties LLC to Tisch Properties LLC; $113,000. 121 Miami Ave.: Mack Properties LLC to Tisch Properties LLC; $113,000. 123 Miami Ave.: Mack Properties LLC to Tisch Properties LLC; $113,000. 212 College Ave.: Mack Properties LLC to Tisch Properties LLC; $113,000. 541 Laurelwood Drive: Toepfer, David Williams Tr. to Klocke, Daniel T. & Allison M.; $254,900.
GREEN TOWNSHIP
2824 Diehl Road: Callahan, Christopher M. and Lana M. to Silber, Gregory A. and Christopher A. Heil; $35,000. 2865 Welge Lane: La Salle Bank NA Tr. to Cavalieri, Sheryl L. and Robert G. Biehle; $144,900. 2865 Welge Lane: Kurre, Rob J. and Cynthia S. to La Salle Bank NA Tr.; $157,500. 3244 Milverton Court: Spiegel, Arthur M. and Lynn E. to Countrywide Home Loans; $204,000. 3386 Glenmont Lane: Amend, Sharon L. to Chapman, Patricia A. and Betty J. Gilbert; $138,000. 4300 Regency Ridge Court: Willen, Kathryn E. to Hammond, Marcia M.; $90,900. 5182 Eaglesnest Drive: Fannie Mae to King, Michael L.; $39,900. 5310 Muddy Creek Road: Fannie Mae to Nreis OH LLC; $32,000.
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5310 Sidney Road: Fannie Mae to Nreis OH LLC; $32,000. 5333 North Bend Crossing : Koenig, Geraldine Tr. to Murphy, Kevin C. and Suzanne M. Whitmer; $125,000. 5534 Northpoint Drive: Sillies, Helen M. to Jester, Alan and Sara; $160,000. 5545 Woodhaven Drive: Riecke, Deana M. to Trefzger, Joseph F.; $132,500. 5667 Evelyn Road: MTGLQ to Summey, Victoria; $83,000. 5675 Antoninus Drive: Baker, Joseph S. III to Stenger, Jerome E. Tr.; $147,500. 5903 North Glen Road: Reidel, Kenneth P. to Davis, Terry W. and Judith P.; $95,100. 5938 Harrison Ave.: Bank of New York Tr. to Singleton, Kayla; $49,000. 6646 Hearne Road: Thompson, Robert L. to Federal National Mortgage Association; $35,000. 7070 Ruwe’s Oak Drive: Bessler, Timothy S. and Vanessa L. to Bessler, Timothy S. and Vanessa L.; $22,503. 2184 Woodmere Court: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Ellis, Karim Tr.; $26,600. 2820 Jessup Road: Huy, James O. & Leigh M. to Equity One Inc.; $80,000. 3662 Summerdale Lane: Brengelman, George B to Kenkel, Nick; $105,000. 3782 Frondorf Ave.: Martini, Wilbur G. to JEH Frondorf Property LLC; $105,000. 3827 Sunburst Ridge Lane: Bob Meyer Service Inc. to Meyer, Dorothy E.; $85,000. 3866 Springoak Drive: Hummel, David R. to Demarsh, Mary; $172,000. 3893 Weirman Drive: Coast Property Solutions LLC to Medellin, Allison M.; $109,500. 3939 School Section Road: Buzek, Lillian V. to Potter, Wendy A.; $82,500. 4292 Boudinot Ave.: J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA to Jacobs, David Scott; $37,500. 4317 Dalehurst Drive: Semm, Bryon & Julie M. to Green, Glenn N.; $113,000. 4355 North Bend Road: Bank of New York Tr. to Lewis-Jones, Dianna E.; $98,900. 4832 Kleeman Green Drive: Mitchell, Robert & Emma J. Smith to Big Move Properties LLC; $140,100. 5284 Leona Drive: Roedersheimer, Ryan K to Bosse, Gina; $106,000. 5380 Orchardvalley Drive: Citifinancial
Inc. to Lawhorn, Allison; $102,100. 5648 Eula Ave.: Helphinstine, Tim L. to Ryles, Jessica M.; $65,000. 5725 Sprucewood Drive: Rizzo, William V. to Kueffner, Kevin T. & Kristen N Schmidt; $147,500. 5725 Sprucewood Drive: Rizzo, William V. to Kueffner, Kevin T. & Kristen N Schmidt; $147,500. 5725 Sprucewood Drive: Rizzo, William V. to Kueffner, Kevin T. & Kristen N Schmidt; $147,500. 6010 Squirrelwood Court: Sturdivant, Frederick D. Tr. & Teresa M. Tr. to Brown, Raymond & Rebecca; $550,000. 6051 West Fork Road: Ruthemeyer, James Tr. & James M. Corcoran Tr. to Metz Stephen A.; $150,000. 6070 Kardon Court: Hoffman, Martin J. Tr. to Holt, Darlene M. & Jack E. Jr.; $164,900. 6427 Bridgetown Road: Boller, Gayle to Erhardt, Deanna G.; $141,000. 7086 Bridgetown Road: McGowan, Carol J. & William J. to Overman, Judith M.; $132,500. 7923 Bridge Point Drive: Fischer Attached Homes II LLC to Leonard Kevin D.; $175,900. 7923 Bridge Point Drive: Fischer Attached Homes II LLC to Leonard, Kevin D.; $175,900.
MIAMI TOWNSHIP
Doris Place: Bryan W. Schmidt Builders Inc. to Meyer, Paul J. and Candice L.; $282,588. 2731 Darke Court: Asalon, Kathleen L. to Aylward, Patrick T. Sr. and Stephanie K.; $195,000. 8033 Durango Green: Sowder and Sullivan Custom Homes Inc. to Wesley, William R. and Rose Marie; $350,000. 3062 Fiddlers Ridge Drive: Drew, John A. Jr. and Sheletha to Clott, Andrew and Geralee; $265,000. 7460 Fiddlers Trail Drive: Western Homes LLC to Lanter, Kelli N.; $282,000. 7800 Surreywood Drive: Sifri, Raja G. 4 to Saylor, Deron B. and Holly R.; $290,000. 7840 Surreywood Drive: Tepe, Mark A. and Carolyn M. to Ruehl, Matthew D. and Heather A.; $310,000. 8292 Bridgetown Road: Bennett, Jacklin to Morequity Inc.; $30,000. 9598 Brower Road: Rountree, Dan and Daniel J. Roundtree to Goddard, Bruce; $4,500. Fiddlers Green Drive: Trails of Fiddlers Green LLC to Western Homes LLC; $75,000. Fiddlers Green Drive: Western Homes LLC to Buckhead Homes Inc.; $75,000.
NORTH BEND
Miami Avenue: Oculls Rental LLC to Hines, James; $55,000. Miami Avenue: Hines, James to Tisch Properties LLC; $120,000. Miami Avenue: Wayne Buildings LLC to Tisch Properties LLC; $110,000. 154 Miami Ave.: Oculls Rental LLC to Hines, James; $55,000. 154 Miami Ave.: Hines, James to Tisch Properties LLC; $120,000. 125 Miami Ave.: Oculls Rentals LLC to Tisch Properties LLC; $67,000.
WESTWOOD
2809 Temple Ave.: Fifth Third Mortgage Company to Peter, Thomas G. and Anne M.; $65,000. 2919 Blue Haven Terrace: Miller, Marvin Tr. to Arelt, Verla; $117,500. 3017 Hegry Circle: Fannie Mae to Miken Enterprises LLC; $41,000. 3082 Veazey Ave.: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Citimortgage Inc.; $105,450. 3157 Bracken Woods Lane: La Salle Bank NA Tr. to Cornerstone Redevelopment LLC; $7,200. 3208 Hanna Ave.: Weber, Mary L. to Wissell, Robert R. III; $61,900. 3280 Daytona Ave.: Schmidt, Bernard J. and Erin L. to Limle, Jennifer and Jeffrey W. Alborn; $102,000. 3319 Renfro Ave.: Greater Cincinnati Credit Union Inc. to Gore, Bobby; $95,000. 3653 Epworth Ave.: Wells Fargo Financial Ohio Inc. to Schmitt, Eric and Mark Schwarz; $17,500. 5736 Timrick Court: Erhardt, Deanna G. to Frazier, Worley B. Jr.; $98,000.
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Gloria Strasser
Gloria Crawford Strasser, 83, Western Hills, died June 22. Survived by husband Donald Strasser; children Mike, Todd, Dawn. Services were June 26 at Arlington Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Cincinnati, Attention: Development Department, 11900 Conrey Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249.
Rosella Taylor
Rosella Krieg Taylor, 79, died June 20. Survived by children Milford Jr., Raymond, Gerald, Steven, Robert, Dean, Dennis Taylor, Linda Krailler, Rose Anne Scheadler, DarTaylor lene Young, Anne Young, Michele Sexton; 38 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Milford Taylor. Services were June 24 at Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 11500 Northlake Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45249.
Doris Zeiser
Doris Fosnot Zeiser, 78, died June 24. She was a longtime member of the Delhi Historical Society. Survived by husband Alfred Zeiser; children Steven, Daniel Zeiser, Mari Beth Koopman, Nancy Hale; grandchildren Thomas Jr., Andrew, Christopher, Kacey, Patrick, Steven, Kathleen, Rachel, Jacob, Sarah; siblings Carol Ann McReynolds, Judith Ahrens, Robert Fosnot, Mary Lou Welling. Services were June 30 at St. Dominic. Arrangements by Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to: Delhi Historical Society, 468 Anderson Ferry Road, Cincinnati, OH 45238.
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From B9 Samuel Quiles, born 1978, theft under $300, obstructing official business, 2300 Ferguson Road, June 17. Steven Moore, born 1986, possession of drugs, 3200 Harrison Ave., June 13. Timothy J. Moelinger, born 1968, importuning, 3300 Glenmore Ave., June 20. William Mincey, born 1979, possession of drugs, 3000 McHenry Ave., June 16. William Woods, born 1990, disorderly conduct, 2300 Ferguson Road, June 21. Cornella Jones, born 1984, theft under $300, 6100 Glenway Ave., June 16. Kevin Helton, born 1980, theft under $300, 2300 Ferguson Road, June 18. Ronald A. Stafford, born 1985, burglary, 3400 Muddy Creek Road, June 19.
Incidents/investigations Aggravated robbery
2600 Erlene Drive, June 18.
Unauthorized use of motor vehicle
Incidents/investigations Assault
Suspect slapped victim in the face at U.S. Nails at 6137 Bridgetown Road, June 18. Victim shot in face with an unknown object, possibly a paintball at 5650 Cheviot Road, June 18.
2200 Westwood Northern Blvd., June 12. 2200 Westwood Northern Blvd., June 15. 1900 Queen City Ave., June 16. 2400 Montana Ave., June 18. 2700 Werkastle Lane, June 16. 2900 Queen City Ave., June 12. 3000 McHenry Ave., June 15. 3100 Bracken Woods Lane, June 18. 3100 Werk Road, June 16.
3200 Costello Ave., June 14. 3200 Stanhope Ave., June 17.
Burglary
2600 Thomasville Drive, June 14. 2600 Westbrook Drive, June 17. 2700 Queen City Ave., June 12. 2800 Lafeuille Ave., June 17. 2800 Montana Ave., June 15. 2800 Montana Ave., June 18. 2900 Four Towers Drive, June 15. 3000 Lischer Ave., June 16.
Breaking and entering
Two pad locks cut on maintenance garage at Kuliga Park, but nothing found missing at 6717 Bridgetown Road, June 16. Door damaged during attempted break in at concession stand at La Salle High School at 3091 North Bend Road, June 16. Miscellaneous candy and soft drinks stolen from concession stand at St. Ignatius Church at 5222 North Bend Road, June 16. Miscellaneous hair care products stolen from Paragon Salon at 6775 Harrison Ave., June 16. Lawn mower and generator stolen from home's shed at 2110 Beech Creek Lane, June 16. Fourteen cans of beer stolen from concession stand at St. Jude Church at 5924 Bridgetown Road, June 16. Three chain saws stolen from home's garage at 1986 Ebenezer Road, June 17.
GREEN TOWNSHIP
2300 Vienna Woods Drive, June 14. 2400 Boudinot Ave., June 17. 2400 Harrison Ave., June 13. 2800 McKinley Ave., June 16. 3000 Belden Circle, June 12. 3000 McHenry Ave., June 12. 3100 Penrose Place, June 12. 3100 Sunshine Ave., June 15. 3100 Westbrook Drive, June 17. 3200 Vienna Woods Drive, June 14. 3300 Stathem Ave., June 17. 3500 Epworth Ave., June 15. 6000 Glenway Ave., June 12. 6100 Glenway Ave., June 16. 2300 Ferguson Road, June 14. 2300 Ferguson Road, June 15.
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influence, underage possession and drug paraphernalia at 5400 North Bend Road, June 18. Kevin C. Coffey, 24, 3342 Alexis Road, possession of drugs at 6393 Glenway Ave., June 18. Juvenile, 17, possession of drugs at Harrison Ave., June 18. Juvenile, 16, attempted theft and receiving stolen property at Cheviot Road, June 18. Juvenile, 16, attempted theft and complicity at Cheviot Road, June 18. Dustin J. Roth, 18, 4347 Ebenezer Road, possession of drugs at 6303 Harrison Ave., June 18. Danielle Cavanaugh, 28, 425 N. Miami Ave., theft at 5380 Harrison Ave., June 18. Juvenile, 17, theft, criminal damaging and possessing criminal tools at Ralph Ave., June 19. John Stockman, 19, 4662 Rapid Run Road No. 7, theft, criminal damaging and possessing criminal tools at 5169 Ralph Ave., June 19.
2300 Ferguson Road, June 17. 2300 Ferguson Road, June 18. 2300 Ferguson Road, June 18. 2400 Harrison Ave., June 12. 2400 Vienna Woods Drive, June 14. 2600 Fenton Ave., June 16. 2800 Westwood Northern Blvd., June 15. 3000 McHenry Ave., June 15. 3000 Verdin Ave., June 15. 3100 Glenmore Ave., June 15. 3200 Stanhope Ave., June 16. 3300 Cheviot Ave., June 12. 3300 Cheviot Ave., June 16. 3300 Epworth Ave., June 17. 6000 Glenway Ave., June 14. 6100 Glenway Ave., June 16. 6100 Glenway Ave., June 16. 6100 Glenway Ave., June 16. 2100 Baltimore Ave., June 18. 2200 Westwood Northern Blvd., June 12. 2300 Iroll Ave., June 15. 3300 McHenry Ave., June 15.
2600 Fenton Ave., June 16. 2100 Baltimore Ave., June 13.
3300 Glenmore Ave., June 17.
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Arrests/citations
Steven L. Breyer, 41, 5633 Leumas Drive, domestic violence and obstructing official business at 5633 Leumas Drive, June 13. April L. Asbury, 35, 6103 Hammel Ave., open container at 6595 Glenway Ave., June 16. Alesha M. Elliot, 21, 110 First St., theft at 6580 Harrison Ave., June 16. Adrienne Terrell, 30, 110 First St., complicity to theft at 6580 Harrison Ave., June 16. Kevin Braxton, 25, 6710 Harrison Ave. No. 8, violation of protection order at 6710 Harrison Ave. No. 8, June 17. Conor Fritz, 18, 5153 Pebble Valley Drive, operating vehicle under the
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Three car stereos, three televisions, receiver, DVD player and navigation system stolen from Stereo Doctor at 6519 Glenway Ave., June 18.
Burglary
Jewelry box and several pieces of jewelry stolen from home at 4478 Grove Ave., June 15. Set of golf clubs, golf balls and jacket stolen from home at 5547 Sunnywoods Lane, June 15. Unknown number of CDs stolen from home at 5875 Northglen Road, June 16. Window screen opened during burglary attempt at 5055 Casa Loma Blvd. No. 1, June 17. Personal check, three T-shirts and several children's toys stolen from home at 5775 Sprucewood Drive, June 18. Checkbook, wallet, personal papers, three credit cards, money, cell phone and camera stolen from vehicle inside garage at 5669 Opengate Court, June 18.
Criminal damaging
Rear window broken on vehicle at Double A Towing at 6488 Glenway Ave., June 15. Door frame, window frame and window broken on vehicle at 3120 Jessup Road, June 16. Vehicle driven through lawn at 4330 Race Road, June 17. Four tires punctured on vehicle at 5410 Lee's Crossing Drive, June 17. Paper bag filled with dog feces lit on fire on front porch of home at 5914 Fawnridge Court, June 17.
Criminal mischief
Key broken off inside door lock on condominium unit at 4331 Regency Ridge Court, June 18. Concrete table overturned at Imperial Oaks Condominiums at 6601 Hearne Road, June 18.
Domestic dispute
Argument between man and woman at Evelyn Road, June 15.
Domestic violence
Physical altercation between man and woman at Cheviot Road, June 18.
Theft
Stereo, two speakers, amplifier, tool kit, three DVDs, 1,000 CDs, money and satellite radio stolen from home at 5446 Childs Ave., June 11.
Bag of clothing and case of CDs stolen from vehicle at 2900 Orchardknoll Court, June 15. Money stolen from vehicle at 4510 Hutchinson Glen Drive, June 15. Car stereo, speakers and 50 CDs stolen from vehicle at 5195 Sidney Road, June 15. GPS unit stolen from vehicle at 2433 Lourdes Lane, June 15. Window broken and glove box rummaged through in vehicle, but nothing found missing at 4205 Turf Lane, June 16. Purse and contents stolen from vehicle at 4597 Hutchinson Glen Drive, June 16. Money stolen from home at 3025 Brookview, June 17. GPS unit and phone charger stolen from vehicle at 3234 Jessup Road, June 17. Two sets of golf clubs and a set of hand tools stolen from vehicle at 5522 Antoninus, June 17. Business check stolen from home at 5941 Lawrence Road, June 18. CD player/car stereo and a necklace stolen from vehicle at 1337 Mimosa Lane, June 19.
Vandalism
Graffiti spray-painted on exterior wall at J.F. Dulles Elementary School at 6481 Bridgetown Road, June 18.
Theft
Steering column damaged during attempted theft of vehicle at 2241 Townsend Drive, June 2. Two lawnmowers stolen from rear patio at 2092 Sylved Lane, June 2. GPS unit stolen from vehicle at 6617 Hearne Road, June 3. Wedding ring, DVD player, VCR, money, two necklaces, two video games, two lamps and two bed spreads stolen from vehicle at 6786 Harrison Ave., June 3. Wallet and contents stolen from vehicle at 6649 Hearne Road, June 3. Radar detector, MP3 docking station, soccer bag and pack of cigarettes stolen from vehicle at 6641 Hearne Road, June 3. Money and several hand tools stolen from vehicle at 6648 Hearne Road, June 3. Money and two CDs stolen from vehicle at 2260 Townhill Drive, June 4. Hanging flower basket stolen from home at 4565 Hubble Road, June 4.
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It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 1875 Homestead B&B, a charming Country Victorian home built in the late 1800’s. Located on State Road 46, 3 1/2 miles east of Nashville, Indiana, the home sits on five peaceful acres where you can relax and escape the “hustle-bustle” and crowds of the village. We invite you to step back in time with us as you enter our romantically restored home. After a day of hiking in our beautiful Brown County State Park, or shopping in the village, you may want to choose a book or movie from our library, or simply relax on the porch or in the hammock. On cool evenings, you can enjoy telling stories around the outdoor fire. Complementary soft drinks and homemade cookies are available each afternoon and evening. Each of our guest rooms are beautifully appointed King and Queen size rooms with luxury bedding, private in-room baths, cable TV/VCR, and sitting areas.
Anna Maria Island. Save $$$ on a beach getaway. Only $499/wk + tax. All new inside, very comfy, just steps from the beach. 513-236-5091 www.beachesndreams.net
Beautiful Seagrove Beach Rent & Relax. Nr Destin, between famous Seaside & Rosemary Beach. Cozy Cottages to Gulf Front Condos. Web Specials. 1-800-537-5387 www.garrettbeachrentals.com
DESTIN. Beautiful, luxury 2 BR, 2 BA Oceanfront condos. Heated pool, spas, kids pool & tennis. Covered prkng, sleeps 6. Local own er. www.us-foam.com/destin Ofc513-528-9800, eves 513-752-1735
DESTIN. Local owner, 1 or 2 luxury condos. 2 BR, 2 BA overlooking gulf, sugar white beaches. Heated pool, hot tubs & more. 937-767-8449,or visit www.majesticsunindestin.com Some feature two-person Jacuzzis, fireplaces, and whirlpool tubs. We will start your next day with richly brewed coffee or select teas. Then enjoy a scrumptious home-cooked country breakfast served in the Gathering Room on antique dishes and crystal. 1875 Homestead B&B is just a twohour drive from Cincinnati, and is the perfect place for a weekend getaway or a mid-week respite. Now open year-round, 1875 Homestead B&B has been featured in Midwest Living magazine, Country Register magazine and was a cover story on “The Best of the Midwest” magazine. Call today and make your reservation to bask in the splendor of the changing seasons. 1875 Homestead Bed & Breakfast 3766 E. State Rd 46 Nashville, IN 47448 Phone: 812-988-0853 Email: homestead1875@aol.com Web: www.1875Homestead.com
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Satellite radio, laser level and money stolen from vehicle at 2200 Townhill Drive, June 4. Money and 20 CDs stolen from vehicle at 3588 Eyrich Road, June 4. Money stolen from register at Steak and Shake at 3835 Race Road, June 4. Gun stolen from vehicle at 4786 Ebenezer Road, June 4. Apple iPod and pair of sunglasses stolen from vehicle at 5917 Northglen Road, June 4. Gasoline siphoned from vehicle at 2078 Sylved Lane, June 5. Satellite radio, DVD player, assorted CDs, several tools, marker light, two insurance cards and car manual stolen from vehicle at 1759 Churchwood Drive, June 5. Money stolen from vehicle at 5622 Antoninus Drive, June 6. Satellite radio stolen from vehicle at 5661 Candelite, June 6. Car stereo stolen from vehicle at 5641 Candlelite, June 6. Digital camera, purse, wallet and contents stolen from vehicle at 5641 Candlelite, June 6. GPS unit and digital camera stolen from vehicle at 3408 Mirror Lane, June 6. Seven potted plants stolen from Kroger at 5830 Harrison Ave., June 7. Cell phone and radar detector stolen from vehicle at 5448 Cloverleaf Lane, June 7. Power tool combination kit stolen from Home Depot at 6300 Glenway Ave., June 8. Money stolen from register at Taco Bell at 6430 Glenway Ave., June 8. GPS unit, pocket knife and money stolen from vehicle at 5793 Farlook Drive, June 9. Four copper downspouts stolen from Green Township Branch Library at 6525 Bridgetown Road, June 10. Registration stickers stolen from license plate at 5347 Edger Drive, June 10. Two fishing reels, two fishing poles and a satellite radio stolen from vehicle at 2166 Faywood Drive, June 10. Vehicle stolen from in front of home at 4460 Grove Ave., June 10. Two Apple iPod chargers stolen from Radio Shack at 6132 Colerain Ave., June 11.
DESTIN. New, nicely furnished 2 br, 2 ba condo. Gorgeous Gulf view. Pools, golf course. Discount Summer & Fall rates. Book now. 513-561-4683 Visit arieldunes.us or twcondo.us
EAST COAST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH Luxurious oceanfront condos & vacation homes. Closest & best beach to Dinsey. Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals 800-728-0513 www.oceanprops.com
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Bonita Springs. Weekly, monthly, seasonal rentals. Beautiful 1 BR @ Beach & Tennis. Pools, across from beach. 2 BR, Bonita Bay w/pool, shuttle to priv beach. 513-779-3936
DESTIN. Edgewater Beach Condos on the Gulf. 1-3 BR, beachfront, pvt balconies, FREE Wi-Fi, beach set-up (in season) & use of new fitness ctr. New massage/facial salon, 2 pools (1 heated), FREE $20 gift cert to pool grill (weekly rentals in season). Call or visit our website for lastminute specials. 800-822-4929 www.edgewaterbeach.com
PANAMA CITY BEACH Family Atmosphere! Your Best Vacation Value! 800-354-1112 www.Summerhouse.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
SIESTA KEY. Gulf front condo, beach view.frrom balcony. Bright & airy, nicely appointed, all amenities. Cinci owner. 232-4854. Available weekly from July 4
Hilton Head Island Vacation Resort. Choose 1 or 2 bdrm condos. Oceanfront, ocean view or nr ocean. Great locations & rates. Golf pkgs, too. www.hhi-vr.com. 877-807-3828
BROWN COUNTY. Treat your family to a visit to Indiana’s family playground! Comfort Inn, in the ! of all of Nashville’s attractions. 812-988-6118 choicehotels.com
MICHIGAN
A Beautiful Log Cabin Resort w/heated indoor pool, minutes from Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mtns. Breathtaking mountain views, hot tubs, Jacuzzis, pool tables & pet friendly cabins are offered. Excellent rates, discounts available. Call 1-888-HSR-TENN (477-8366) hiddenspringsresort.com 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
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HILTON HEAD. Beautiful 1 BR, 1 BA condo on beach nr Coligny. Sleeps 6. Many amenities, discounted rates June-Aug $750/wk; Sept, Oct $550/wk. Also,Marriott’s Grande Ocean, wk of 7/26. 513-829-5099 HILTON HEAD ISLAND 1-7 Bedroom Vacation Homes & Villas. Free color brochure. Call 1-866-386-6644 or visit www.seaturtlegetaways.com
GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com GATLINBURG Royal Townhouse Summer Special. $49.95 + tax SunThurs; $59.95 + tax Fri-Sat. Rooms limited & subject to availability. Restrictions & blackout dates apply. Advance reservations req’d. Present ad at check-in. 1-800-433-8792 CE
Hilton Head Island, SC
Visit www.hhisland.info and plan a getaway with Seashore Vacations. Our beach is free. Specials available for golf, tennis, dining, more. Visit our
site or call toll free: 800-845-0077.
LEELANAU VACATION RENTALS Over 120 condos, cottages and homes on Lake Michigan, Glen Lake and other inland lakes. Call 231-334-6100 or visit www.leelanau.com/vacation
NEW YORK MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $129/2 persons. Singles $124. Suites $139-$159. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5 mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside & 80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit: www.riversidetowerhotel.com
NORTH CAROLINA SIESTA KEY CONDOS 2 bedroom, directly on worldrenowned Crescent Beach. Free WiFi & phone. Super Summer Specials! 847-931-9113
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EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 800-245-7746 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com
HILTON HEAD’S Best Family Vacation Destination . Oceanfront 1, 2 & 3 bdrm villas. Discounted golf, complimentary tennis & health club. 800-845-9500 www.vthhi.com 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
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
Nr Powell NORRIS LAKE. Valley Marina. 2 BR/1BA, very nicely furnished home. Covered porch, deck. $95/nt. 423-562-8353 www.norrislakehse.com www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618