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Jim McNulty likes the sound of Westwood, Ohio, U.S.A. The vice president of the Westwood Civic Association said he’s starting to speak with his neighbors and other community members about the possibility of Westwood seceding from the city of Cincinnati. - FULL STORY, A2

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Hospital gets Green’s OK By Kurt Backscheider

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Darren Flynn is ready to ask voters if a hospital should be built in Monfort Heights. Flynn, a White Oak resident and St. Ignatius parishioner is president of Concerned Citizens in Opposition to the Proposed Mercy Hospital Site, said the group opposed to Mercy Health Partners’ plans to build a $200 million hospital and medical office complex off North Bend Road is willing to take the issue to voters if needed. After the Green Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday, June 8, to recommend approval of a land-use amendment for the proposed 260-bed hospital and office complex, Flynn said he spoke with staff at Hamilton County’s planning and zoning office to learn more about the next step in the process and the rules for placing a referendum on the ballot. “The trustees aren’t representing the people of the community,” he said. “The biggest disappointment was that they discounted the 1,200 to 1,300 signatures we presented from residents opposed to the location of this hospital.” Trustee Vice Chairman Tony Upton said he endorsed Mercy’s proposal because the hospital would be a great addition to the township and Mercy is good at working with the com-

munity. He said the research he did on his own, as well as the investigative study township staff conducted on areas of concern such as traffic, crime, property values and noise, showed him no reason to deny the proposal. “I just Flynn felt, overall, it was a very good project,” Upton said, adding the township, by supporting the plan, now has a seat at the table when it comes time for discussing development plans. “I think Mercy can overcome all of the objections as Upton far as the community is concerned. They’ve been around for 151 years, and they could not have survived that long without the ability to meet concerns of the community.” He said he also likes the proposed layout of the development, which he likened to a college campus. “The medical community is just drooling,” he said. “They want the new hospital and they want the new state-of-the-art technology.” Bryan Snyder, development services administrator for the county’s planning and

“The trustees aren’t representing the people of the community.”

Darren Flynn President of Concerned Citizens in Opposition to the Proposed Mercy Hospital Site

zoning office, said the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission will be the next body to review the plan. If the planning commission endorses the project in July, it will move on to the Hamilton County Rural Zoning Commission in August at the earliest, and will then go before the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners, he said. Snyder said if the county commissioners support the project the opposition group will have 30 days to collect signatures and submit a petition for a referendum to the board of elections. He said the opposition group must wait until the county commissioners vote on the issue before starting the petition process. “The petition and the referendum process exists to allow the voters to decide whether to uphold or reverse a decision by the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners,” he said. Flynn said the opposition group is willing to go the referendum route. “Let the people have a say, good or bad, on what is needed for the neighborhood,” he said.

Ramp meters may be on this month

Business failure causes project delay By Katie Hull khull@communitypress.com

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Oakdale Elementary School fifth-grader Sydney Montgomery adds decorative touches to a clay birthday cake she is making in art class. The fifth-graders at Oakdale created the birthday cakes in recognition of the school celebrating its 40th birthday this year. To place an ad, call 242-4000.

It’s been a year and the lights still are not on. The ramp meter system on eastbound Interstate 74, a project that the Ohio Department of Transportation began over a year ago, still remains incomplete. Sharon Smigielski, department of transportation District 8 public information officer, said the delay is because the department was unexpectedly left without a subcontractor when WG Fairfield, the electrical contracting company that was originally hired, went out of business before completing the project. This forced the bonding company to find a new subcontractor, which took several months. Smigielski said Capital Electric has been hired as the new subcontractor to complete the components of the system. An exact date for when the meters will be turned on has still not been set. “We’re hoping to have them in operation by the end of June, but that is not set in stone,” she said. The system needs to be tested and examined to be sure the com-

Ramping up

The ramp meters are at the North Bend Road, Montana Avenue, Colerain/Beekman Avenue and Spring Grove Avenue entrance ramps to eastbound I-74. The meters will only operate during the morning rush hour and will use a green and red flashing traffic signal. When the signal is green it will allow one vehicle to enter the interstate at a time. There are sensors embedded in the pavement on the ramp and the interstate that will monitor traffic and adjust the rate at which the signals operate. ponents are operating properly, said Smigielski. “We want to make sure it’s working correctly before we turn them on for the public to use.” Although the date is not set, she said a release will be issued to inform the public when the system is ready to be turned on. In addition to the ramp meter system, the department of transportation has several projects in progress, including the closing of the westbound portion of Rybolt Road at Harrison Avenue. This reconfiguration will create a one-way eastbound from the Interstate 74 off ramp to Harrison Avenue, said Smigielski.

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Westwood man wants to secede from city

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Jim McNulty likes the sound of Westwood, Ohio, U.S.A. “Just imagine: Westwood, Ohio,” he said. “It would be fantastic.” McNulty, the vice president of the Westwood Civic Association, said he’s starting to speak with his neighbors and other community members about the possibility of Westwood seceding from the city of Cincinnati. “I’m just starting to gather information,” he said, noting that his secession idea is not affiliated with the civic association. “I don’t know how it would work, or if even it could work, but it’s something I think we should explore.” McNulty said the time and effort residents put into imploring city leaders to address issues in the neighborhood such as blight and crime – often to no avail – might be better spent establishing their own city or village, and handling the problems themselves. He said Cincinnati leaders are pulled in too many directions because there are 52 neighborhoods in the city, and the issues Westwood residents bring to the city’s attention don’t always get resolved. “Sometimes the goals of the city don’t mesh with our goals,” he said. “Sometimes I’d just like to cut out the middle man.”

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The Mercy Hospital-Western Hills auxiliary recently awarded four scholarship to graduating high school seniors from the hospital service area who intend to pursue health care careers. Mother of Mercy High School senior Carly Campbell, Oak Hills High School senior Sarah Clingerman and La Salle High School senior Daniel Crowell all received a $1,000 Community Award, while Seton High School senior Amanda Mai won a $1,500 Dependent of a Hospital Employee Award. Pictured from left are Daniel Crowell, who will attend the University of Cincinnati and study to be a physician’s assistant; Amanda Mai, who will study nursing at the College of Mount St. Joseph; Carly Campbell, who will attend UC, majoring in pharmacy; and Sarah Clingerman, who will study nursing at the Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science.

Theater having yard sale to help teen program Do you have some great stuff to sell? Would you like to join dozens of other sellers as they make some money, have some fun and help support local theater? Then come be a part of the second annual Covedale

Center for the Performing Arts Summer Yard Sale! The sale will be 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave. If you want to sell items you can buy a booth space for $20. A booth space is the size of two parking spaces. You will be responsible for your own set up, displays and sale items. A limited amount of spaces will be available. All spaces for the event will be outside in the parking lot. To get a Booth Reservation Form, call Jennifer Perrino at 513-241 – 6550, or e-mail at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com.

McNulty Kuhl Mary Kuhl, co-founder of Westwood Concern, said she’s completely on board with McNulty’s idea. “I can’t wait for it to happen,” she said. “The city’s elected officials and administration continue to disappoint and fail average middle-class people in Westwood every day and we’re tired of it.” She said residents interested in seceding are forming an exploratory committee to look into the legal process for incorporating Westwood as its own city. She said a majority of residents would need to sign a petition in favor of seceding, and Cincinnati City Council and Hamilton County officials would have to approve the move as well. “Everybody I’ve talked to about the idea is extremely excited and there is a lot of energy,” Kuhl said. “Why wouldn’t we want to do it?” McNulty said the 35,000 residents in Westwood would make a nice-size town, but it’s much too early to change the sign from Westwood Town Hall to Westwood City Hall. “I’m only beginning to investigate and see if this can work,” he said.

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West-siders invited to annual WestFest By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

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p.m. Sunday, June 28, in the heart of Cheviot. Proceeds from the event help fund the group’s neighborhood service projects and scholarship program. “All the money stays in the community to support projects in Cheviot and Westwood,” Sullivan said. About 100 booths will line Harrison Avenue, offering guests a variety of food, drinks, games and merchandise from more than 75 vendors. Sullivan said popular food vendors like Sandy’s Hi-Lo will once again set up shop, and some new vendors, including Champions Grill and Sunnyside Grill, will take part this year as well. Local bands will entertain crowds from two different stage areas, the car show is back again for Sunday and the children’s area has been revamped to include additional rides from Kissel Brothers, she said. Rides will cost the same as last year ($3 each), and there is also a $10 bracelet special for the rides from 15 p.m. both days. Also returning this year

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WestFest hours are” • 1-11 p.m. Saturday, June 27, and • 1-10 p.m. Sunday, June 28 along Harrison Avenue in the heart of Cheviot. is the craft tent in front of City Hall, and the popular pickle eating contest sponsored by Maury’s Tiny Cove, she said. Contestants will stuff as many pickles in their mouths as possible beginning at 5 p.m. on Sun-

day. “Maury’s is under new ownership, but the new owners wanted to continue the tradition of the pickle eating contest,” Sullivan said. She said the festival always pleases the large crowds who attend. “It’s always fun and it continues to grow,” she said. “Now we’re just starting the prayer chain for no rain.” For more information about the 2009 WestFest, visit www.westfest.info or call 389-9378.

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George Ohntrup said the employees at the Panera Bread restaurant in Western Hills are some of the most delightful people he’s ever met. The Price Hill-Western Hills Kiwanis Club member visits the store every Thursday evening to pickup leftover bagels, bread and pastries the restaurant donates to charity, and he said the Panera Bread staff always greet him with kindness – even after a long day serving customers. “I want to salute them for their friendliness,” said Ohntrup. “Every single person at the store has been the epitome of cordiality and graciousness.” He said the manner in

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Price Hill-Western Hills Kiwanis Club member George Ohntrup, left, presents the club’s Distinguished Service Award to Melissa McGrath, general manager of the Panera Bread store in Western Hills. The Kiwanis Club honored the restaurant for its food donation program. which the employees carry themselves when helping others is just one reason the Kiwanis Club presented its Distinguished Service Award to Panera Bread on Tuesday, June 9. Melissa McGrath, general manager of the Panera

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West High prepares for renovations By Kurt Backscheider

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Stephanie Morton said Western Hills High School alumni, parents and students can rest assured the school is not throwing out any of its artwork. Morton, principal of Western Hills University High School, said the school has received several phone calls in the past couple of weeks from concerned alumni and parents who saw crews removing the artwork from the school. She said many people who called were worried the school was getting rid of its art, and a few people even asked if the school was being torn down. Morton said none of that is happening. “We’re preparing for some building renovations, so the district removed the art from the building to protect it during construction,” she said.

“We’re not going to lose any artwork.” She said that over the course of the next four years, the high school will receive upgrades to its plumbing and electrical systems, as well as new ceilings, floors and walls where needed. Plans also call for renovating the kitchen, installing central air conditioning and adding a second elevator. “It’s exciting,” Morton said. “I’ve been told the building will look like new when it’s finished.” Before the construction starts, Michael Ruzga, owner of Fine Arts Conservation Inc., is carefully removing the Frances Wiley Faig murals adorning the walls in the school’s main foyer. He said the seven murals depicting the “spirit of transportation” are painted on canvas and glued to the lobby walls. The detailed oil paintings were completed in 1931 and show the evolution of transportation in south-

west Ohio from horse-drawn carriages and early barges through air travel. “We wanted to make sure these murals are safe,” said Ruzga, who’s also restored Faig murals in the engineering library at the University of Cincinnati. “We’re removing them from the wall and storing them off site. We will return them to their original locations when the construction is finished.” He said the murals in the cafeteria do not need to be removed, as crews will be able to work around those. Morton said the construction crews have assured her they will work hard to maintain the integrity of the school. “I always thought this was a pretty building,” she said. “The plan is to maintain the building and preserve as much of the building’s historical architecture as possible.”

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Michael Ruzga, owner of Fine Arts Conservation Inc., carefully separates one of the Frances Wiley Faig murals from a wall in the main foyer at Western Hills High School. The oil paintings are being removed and stored in safekeeping while the building undergoes renovations.

HONOR ROLLS Elder High School

The following students have earned honors for the fourth quarter of the 2008-2009 school year.

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St. Antoninus SchoolPrincipal Jack Corey challenged that if the students met their joga-thon goal of $18,000 he would spend a day on the school’s roof. They met the goal and PTO organizer Fran Feldman arranged for the Green Township Fire Department to bring a ladder truck to the school parking lot and place the principal on the rooftop. Because of a forecast of rain, Corey wore a yellow raincoat, carried an umbrella, swim goggles and a brown bag lunch that included a sandwich, apple and a drink.

First honors: Scott Abernathy, Mark Adkins, Brandon Alverson, Ryan Antone, Nicholas Bailey, Patrick Bailey, Michael Balzano, Benjamin Brauch, Adam Bross, Timothy Broxterman, Jacob Clark, Zachary Coon, Andrew Crofton, Nicholas Custer, Eric Deuber, David D’lima, Brit Doerflein, James Eby, Christopher Feldman, James Fetters, Cody Fox, Daniel Geiser, Benjamin Gerhardt, Grant Grady, Kevin Groll, Jonathan Harrison, Kevin Helmers, Alexander Herdeman, David Hornsby, William Imhoff, Christopher James, Vincent Kampel, Brian Kean, Cameron Kelley, Joseph Kelley, Charles Kelly, Thomas Klusman, Justin Kohler, Benjamin Kurzhals, Jack Marcheschi, Mitchell Marnell, Jack Martini, Andrew May, Michael Meier, David Meyer, Scott Miliano, Jacob Moore, Connor Moulden, Kyle Murphy, Matthew Murphy, Brandon Neltner, Alec Niehauser, Justin Quatman, Zachary Reid, Alex Riestenberg, Luke Rinck, Stephen Robben, Benjamin Scheiner, Steven Schinkal, Jim Schmidt, Matthew Schneider, Jacob Schoster, Daniel Schwarz, Connor Schweinfurth, John Siegmundt, Gary Smith, Tyler Smith, Keith Spille, Michael Svec, Nicholas Ulmer, Jeffrey Vorherr, Christopher Walters, Tyler Weber, Matthew Wehner, Eric Wessels, Mark Westerfield and Mitchell Westerfield. Second honors: Anthony Asalon, Kyle Bertke, Rhys Boatwright, Ryan Buller, Charles Dean, Casey Dine, Lonnie Dixon, Elliot Duwell, Nicholas Goedde, Benjamin Gramke, Ian Gunn, Tyler Hardtke, Nicholas Hatch, Andrew Haufler, Brandon Hines, Nils Illokken, Ethan Jackson, Dillon Martini, Thomas Mazza, Samuel Meyer, Austin Miller, Conor Moorman, Daniel Murphy, Jonathan Mussman, Mitchell Nicholson, Patrick Nocheck, Michael Paff, Duncan Poehner, Jeffrey Quatman, Tyler Qunell, Nathan Rieth, Joshua Rinear, Justin Seger, Nolan Seithel, Charles Squeri, Nicholas Stavale, Luke Stowe, Alexander Sunderman, Jacob Taylor, Timothy Vater, Andrew Welch, Samuel Williams, Ryan Wood and Jeffrey Zimmerman.

Sophomores

First honors: Nicholas Beiler, Benjamin Bell, Andrew Burkhart, Keith Burns, Stephen Butler, Nicholas Cahall, Jeffrey Caminiti, Timothy Cappel, Patrick Cole, Bradley DePaoli, Joseph Gamble, Paul George, Eric Goodwin, Zachary Gorman, Dylan Graham, Justin Gressler, Timothy Gruber, Jacob Herdeman, Jackson Hilvers, Daniel James, Mario Jansen, Alexander Janson, Donald Kay, Ian Korb, Nicholas Lehan, Thomas Liauba, Jacob Lindsey, Robert Macke, Andrew Martini, Christopher McGowan, Michael McManus, David Mecher, Michael Mellott, Lincoln Meltebrink, Joel Meyer, Anthony Monk, Luke Moore, John Na, Jared Niehauser, Craig Olding, Jarred Perrmann, Cody Phillips, Thomas Pritchard, Mark Rapien, Joshua Rieskamp, Cory Roettker, Adam Schramm, Michael Schwarz, Nathan Sexton, Guy Adam Sprecker, Matthew Stalf, Matthew Stautberg, Ryan Stenken, Zachary Stevens, Alexander Viox, Richard Vogel, Stephen Weber, Timothy Weil, Ryan Welch, Benjamin Woeste and Brian Zieverink. Second honors: David Bley, Christopher Branigan, Kevin Butler, Michael Carnessali, Corey Cason, Benjamin Coffaro, Brent Cole, Nicholas Duwell, Robert Grogan, Bryan Grote, Bradley Jordan, Hudson Klauke, Jacob Kunkel, Zachary Kurzhals, Joshua Makin, Kenneth Maret, Zachary McCoy, Michael McCullough, Joseph Meisberger, Joel Mercurio, Nicholas Miller, Matthew Moehring, Ryan Patty, Allen Riegler, Marc Ryan, Andrew Stautberg, Nicholas Stock, Joseph Sweeney, Eric Toepfer, Collin Vorbroker, Joshua Wernke, Christopher Wiegman and Corey Zielinski.

Juniors

First honors: John Alexander, Tyler Allgeyer, Nicholas Ambeliotis, Peter Bachman, Stephen Blake, Zachary Brothers, Robert Busche, Nicholas Caminiti, Connor Corbett, James Dugan, David Geis, David Glatt, Matthew Grace, Joseph Gross, Samuel Hahn, Matthew Harpenau, Fred Heekin, Nicholas Helmers, Stephen Hemmer, Joseph Herrmann, Tyler Hoffman, Jacob Holmes, Ryan James, Jacob Kelley, Steven Kent, Robert Kessler, Jeremiah Kiely, Ian Kloepfer, Gregory Konerman, Bradley Lane, Cody Lasita, Johnathan Lewin, Kyle Lonneman, John Lucas, Carl Mai, John Marcheschi, Zachary Martini,

Justin Maxwell, Joseph Metz, Daniel Meyer, Jacob Meyer, Jacob Meyer, Mark Miller, Casey Mitchell, Ryan Morgan, Ryan Murphy, Cody Nieberding, Benjamin Nutter, Kevin O’Brien, Timothy O’Conner, Kenneth Orloff, Zachary Paff, David Peters, Ryan Priestle, Benjamin Pritchard, Matthew Reckers, Andrew Reder, Alexander Redrow, Jefferson Reid, Christopher Roettker, Mark Roser, Ryan Ruffing, Andrew Schaiper, Alex Schatzman, Keith Schenkel, Steven Schmidt, Yemani Schneider, Alexander Shore, Nicholas Stagge, Michael Treft, William Voellmecke, Erich Vogelsang, Michael Wedig, Alexander Welch, Nicholas Wiedeman, Alexander Wirthlin, Tyler Wood and Brent Zeiser. Second honors: Patrick Baxter, Tyler Bergen, Kevin Berling, Matthew Bleh, Nicholas Boeing, Ryan Bretnitz, Andrew Brinkmann, Eric Bruewer, Daniel Buelterman, Brian Combs, Zachary Creutzinger, Maxwell Cucinotta, Sean Deuber, Donald Driehaus, Eric Ellerhorst, Logan Grimme, Anthony Holton, Christopher Jaeger, Jonathan Keilholz, Louis Klug, Brian Korte, Ross Leugers, Ronald Liebau, Erik Maloney, Corey Mason, Robert Medberry, Brian Merz, Emanuel Mitchell, Daniel Mohs, Adam Monk, Christopher Moorhead, Jordan Murphy, Tyler Niehaus, Thomas Panzeca, William Reis, Bryan Riestenberg, David Rinck, Evan Smith, Blake Stephens, Alexander Taylor, Robert Toelke, Robert Williams and Eric Winter.

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First honors: Craig Bengel, Kevin Bisher, Taylor Deters, Alex Eppensteiner, John Eversole, Andrew Felix, Joseph Gattermeyer, Jacob Hahn, Scott Hegman, Joshua Kaine, Matthew Kennedy, Alex Klingenbeck, Ryan Martini, Zachary McAuliffe, Maxwell Monk, Justin Morand, Patrick Murphy, Brett Niehauser, Ryan Niehauser, Timothy Raphael, Matthew Robben, Adam Seibert, Adam Stowe, Ricky Watson and Eric Wedig. Second honors: Peter Bell, Jacob Berding, Trevor Cook, Alex Cruse, Ryan Davidson, Zachary Dine, Brian Feie, Kevin Gade, Matthew Gross, Kevin Hartoin, Kyle Hughes, Andrew Leisring, Joseph Magro, Jeffrey Martini, Justin Meyer, Elliott Miller, Ryan Owens, Brian Rusche, Eric Schrand, Andrew Stacklin, Jonathan Taylor, Joseph Tiemeier, Kyle Wall and Daniel Zieverink.

Mercy junior wins NASA internship Community Press Staff Report Mother of Mercy High School junior Julia Kramer has been awarded an eight-week summer internship with NASA. Kramer is part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Interdisciplinary National Science Program Incorporating Research and Education Experience (INSPIRE), and will spend her summer internship at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. The Glenn Center specializes in technology and systems development for aeronautics, aerospace and space applications.

Kramer has been a member of the INSPIRE Online community for several months and is sure this experience will help her “further her Kramer goal of studying aerospace engineering,” she said. She is one of 10 students from NASA’s service area of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin chosen for the paid internship. She is the daughter of Ken and Lisa Kramer of North Bend.

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St. Jude School fifth-grade students show off a sampling of the books bought for the St. Jude library from the Atheline Osborne Fund. This year, the school was able to purchase more than 35 new books on the countries of the world. Pictured are Andrew Buller, Stephan Deutenberg, Ally Deurk, Margret Schroeder, Carley Metzger, Joe Kraft, Robbie Ramsey, Zach Colvin, Brad O’Shea and Ben Mardis.

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Police group hosts self-defense session By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Debbie Gardner said Americans are in a slump emotionally when it comes

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wants to give westsiders the knowledge and skills they need to get out of that slump if they ever find themselves being attacked. “Our seminar is so much more than literal selfdefense,” said Gardner, who is in her 26th year teaching people how to survive crimes. “We present a motivational speech on courage, with teeth. Others teach safety warnings, fear, guilt and restrictive rules. We teach rights, courage and simple, explicit tools to handle it yourself.” The Green Township Police Citizens Academy Alumni Inc. is sponsoring Gardner’s twohour self-defense training seminar from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at La Salle High School. Admission is $5 per person at the door. Alumni association member Sam Mamula said he’s attended a couple of the seminars and was very impressed with her presentation. “It’s $5 well spent,” he said. “The session provides very good practical information everyone can benefit from.” Mamula said he pitched

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The officers of the Green Township Police Citizens Academy Alumni Inc. for 20092011 are, from left, secretary Shelle Meyers, president Carole Polychroniou, vice president Jack Cramer and treasurer Ken Hoh. The alumni group is sponsoring a self-defense training session at La Salle High School. the idea of hosting Gardner’s seminar to the association members and everyone liked it. “We’re interested in giving back to the community and doing things to make the community safer for the residents,” he said. “This is also a good way to get the word out about our group and generate some interest to get more people involved and learn more about law enforcement and how they can help the police.” Gardner said she and her husband, Mike, who is also a former police officer, created the Survive Institute because the safety advice of the past no longer applies to today’s criminal element.

“It infuriated me that the subject was being dealt with on a candy level, and what we needed was steak,” she said. While the seminar does provide physical techniques on how to strike someone who is attacking you, the training session is more about teaching people to be confident, breathe deep and control themselves in a scary situation. “Fear is contagious, but so is courage. Pick one,” she said. “Humans are wired with courage, but we’ve lost it in all the nonsense. It’s my job to cut through the bologna. “When I speak in front of audiences I see people I know can save their own

The Green Township Police Citizens Academy Alumni Inc. is a nonprofit organization working in cooperation with the Green Township Police Department. Its mission is to improve the safety and quality of life in Green Township through educational programs, community activities and volunteer opportunities. Members have graduated from the Green Township Police Citizens Academy’s 12week course. The first class graduated in April 2004 and the most recent class completed the academy in December 2008. There are more than 100 graduates of the academy so far. Group members can be seen assisting township police officers with additional security and traffic control at various township functions, most notably at the summer concert series. They can also be seen doing ride-alongs with township police officers. The newly installed officers of the organization for 20092011 are president Carole Polychroniou, vice president Jack Cramer, secretary Shelle Meyers and treasurer Ken Hoh. lives,” Gardner said. “They just need to see it in themselves.”

Price Hill hosts Dynamic Wrestling By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

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alliance who goes by the name Tony Baritone when he’s in character, said those who attend the event can expect to experience big fun of the old school variety. “This is not your cable wrestling show,” Hurley said. “We are more about showcasing the old-school techniques of wrestling. In our league the good guys wear white hats and the bad

guys twirl their mustaches.” “The good guys win with skill and technique, and the bad guys usually win by cheating,” he said. He said the DWA Galaxy of Stars hope the show in Price Hill will help them with their goal of expanding to more areas of the Tristate. Tickets to the show are $8 for adults, and $6 for center members and children ages 12 and younger.

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Troescher steps down after 26 years By Tony Meale

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After 26 seasons of service, the time has come to walk away. Lori Troescher, who guided the Western Hills High School softball team for more than a quarter of a century, has stepped down as head coach. “Like I told my girls, always go out while you know you’re doing the best you can do,” said Troescher, who led the Mustangs to an undefeated conference record this past season. “We only lose three starters to graduation, and I wanted to leave something behind for the next person.” Troescher, who was a first-

team all-league outfielder in high school, graduated from Colerain in 1979. She then played on a club team for the University of Cincinnati, Troescher which did not – and does not – offer softball as a varsity sport. A health and physical education major who also managed the women’s basketball team at UC, Troescher made her way to West High in December 1983. She helped the Mustangs to 13 league titles, was named conference coach of the year 11 times,

amassed 297 career wins and retires with a winning percentage near .640. In 1995, she led West High to a fifth-place finish in a non-sanctioned state tournament and was named Enquirer Coach of the Year. “I’m a fundamentalist,” Troescher said. “I place a lot of emphasis on fundamentals and repetition and doing things over and over and over, no matter how minute they are. I always made my players rise to my standards. I would never lower myself to theirs – and they knew that.” Troescher’s approach was ideal for the brand of player she typically inherited – novices who sought to play the sport solely during

softball season. “I always wanted my girls to know that softball existed outside of February to May and that they could be successful in it,” Troescher said. Her preaching was eventually rewarded; several of her players now participate in fall ball, and five are playing in a summer league this year. Although Troescher, 48, will no longer coach softball, she figures to stay busy. She will continue to teach health and physical education at West High and will remain the assistant athletic director and senior class adviser. She’ll also attend the Mustangs’ softball games – as a fan.

“The thing I’ll look back on and miss is the connection you have with the kids and the difference you make in their lives,” Troescher said. Three victories shy of 300 career wins, Troescher never considered returning simply to reach that milestone. “Numbers are important, but they’re not important to the kids or the program,” she said. “If I came back, it would’ve been for purely selfish reasons, and I was never in this for me. I was in it for the kids.”

Schablein set to lead Taylor By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

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Clermont Northeastern’s Justin Messinger (5) watches as Joe Cox (5) of Oak Hills rips a hard base hit for the West in game three between the East and West All Stars June 10 at Prasco Park. The East won the game 8-2 and the series 2-1.

John Schablein has been named the girls’ varsity basketball coach at Taylor High School. “I’m looking forward to building a program at Taylor,” Schablein said. A 1977 La Salle High School graduate, Schablein coached girls’ basketball at Roger Bacon for 13 years, including the last eight at the varsity level. His reason for leaving Roger Bacon is rooted in geography. For the last 15 years, Schablein, 49, has worked for Fifth Third Bank in Western Hills. Last November, however, he and five partners left Fifth Third and started Focus Wealth Management, which is located in Bridgetown. “We had practices at 6 p.m., and it was very difficult to make the commute from Bridgetown to St. Bernard during rush hour,” Schablein said. During Schablein’s tenure as head coach, the Spartans won one league title, six sectional titles and two district titles to go with one

regional runner-up finish. “My 13 years at Bacon were phenomenal, and it was very hard to leave that behind,” said Schablein, who hopes to transfer his success to Taylor, a program that has gone 13-48 over the last three seasons. “I think there’s more talent (at Taylor) than people realize,” he said. “The kids there are hungry and like to get after it.” Although he doesn’t expect to turn the program around overnight, Schablein, who lives in Cleves, hopes to take the first step this season. “I think it’d be silly to set goals for next season in terms of wins and losses,” he said. “Our first goal is to get more involvement in the program. We had about 25 kids at open gym, so that’s a start. “Our second goal is to rejuvenate the program within the Three Rivers Middle School system and get more kids playing. “And our third goal is to reward the seniors who have stuck with it all these years and hopefully get them some wins.”

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Oak Hills’ Joe Cox (5) is rounding third and not quite heading for home as Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy’s Drake Browne (34) looks to put the brakes on the issue during the East/West All-Star game.

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Western Hills High School Mustang third-baseman Ethan Ernst (9) fires to first base to gun down the batter.

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On fire

The Cincinnati West Fire celebrates a tournament championship in the Cincinnati West Soccer Fest, May 9 and 10, winning the game, 2-1. The Fire participated in the upper U9 Gold Division, and was undefeated in pool play. In front, from left are Timmy Rinear, Jared Schulze, Jonathan Miller, Natihan Meiners and Joshua Knapke. In back, from left, are assistant coach Jeff Miller, Jacob Gulley, Jordan Atherine, Alex Klas, Austin Blake, Jonathan Thiemann and head coach Mark Thiemann.

Neumann Golf Course will conduct the Neumann Junior Camps for the 25th year. Each camp is a three-day instruction program from 9-10:30 a.m. at Neumann on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The fourth day is a Shotgun Scramble Pizza Party at Dunham Golf Course. Ages are 7 to 13 but ages 4 to 6 are accommodated with adult supervision. The camps are June 22-25, July 6-9, July 13-16, July 20-23, July 27-30, Aug. 3-6 and Aug. 10-13. Cost is $45 per youth. Call Neumann Golf Course at 574-1320 for brochure. Camps are under the Direction of Bill Terasa, PGA director of player development for Billy Casper Golf.

Elder summer sports camps

Elder High School is offering summer camps for baseball, basketball, football, golf, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball and wrestling. For more information on each of the camps and for registration forms, visit www.elderhs.org and click “Summer Camps.”

Elder hockey camps

Elder High School is having its first Elder Hockey Camp directed by Elder hockey coaches and varsity players. The camp is for beginners to advanced players in fourth through eighth grades. 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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White Oak U8 Girls show off their trophies in their win of the Corpus Christi Tournament. In front are Lauren Taylor, Gina Porotsky, Cara Wagner, Paige Sweitzer and Lexie Schaiper. In middle are McKenna Collins, Hannah Ruff, Mattie Tenkman, Grace Maffey, Maggie Castelli, Emily Etris and Amy Anderson. In back are coaches Melissa Taylor, Mike Taylor and Julie Etris. Not pictured are Hailey McAdoo and Mara Lehmann.

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ant Anchor Properties to make the most of an opportunity which is not likely to come along again in our life time. Let’s briefly review some of the issues. Opponents contend that putting a hospital and related medical office buildings at the proposed site will harm property values. To the contrary, the hospital will provide opportunities for high paying jobs, will create new opportunities for existing businesses in the area, and will create additional demand for upscale housing. Opponents claim that hospitalgenerated traffic will lead to widening of North Bend Road and added pressure for commercial development. But if properly done, the hospital could result in a more

CH@TROOM Last weeks’ question: Which are you more likely to attend this summer, a Cincinnati Reds game or a Florence Freedom minor league game? Why? “Reds.”

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“Thanks for asking. Go Cincinnati Reds – for a new and young team they are doing Cincinnati proud. I am looking forward to going to the five games my family and I already have purchased tickets for.” L.M.R. “I would have to say a Reds game. The Reds are having a pretty good season so far and I like the attitude of some of the newer players. They are a harder working group of players.” “I do like to go to some Cincinnati Steam games at the field across from Western Hills High School. This is a summer season league for College players during their off season. It’s fun to watch younger players who are playing for the love of the game, instead of a paycheck.” J.W. “I will do to at least 5 games this year. I am a Reds fan all the way. Even though Pete Rose did not get what he deserved from Cincinnati.” T.R. “I will attend two or three Freedom games rather than the Reds. Frankly, it’s cheaper and more fun, especially for the kids. I don’t enjoy going to a Reds game. I end up missing half the game passing food, drinks and change up and down the rows and trying to see around vendors who sell everything but used cars.” W.H. “I would more likely attend a Reds game – just because it is a tad closer and because I am used to going to Reds games.” D.K. “Florence Freedom game. It gives you the feeling of the way baseball used to be played, close to the field, talk with the players. Reds games you are so far away

About Ch@troom This week’s question: What features would you like to see included in a health care reform plan? Do you think township, city and village employees should live in the jurisdiction’s boundaries? Why? Why not? Every week The Western Hills Press asks readers a questions that they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to westernhills@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. just feel like your out of the game.” L.S. “I will only attend Cincinnati Steam games, played at Western Hill High field. It is baseball as it should be. Free parking, $5 for a ticket, $1 hot dogs and a lot of fun watching the players give it their all for the many major league scouts who frequent the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League games.” W.K.S. “I’ve already been to a Reds game but I’ll probably go to a Freedom game also. Each offers something different. I’m excited that the Reds are winning and going to the games are great but the Freedom offers a closer view of the game, cheaper tickets and affordable food. We’re lucky to have so many options.” J.H. “Florence Freedom. It’s cheaper, less crowded and more enjoyable watching guys who love the game play.” K.P. “Florence Freedom, without a doubt. Close to home, free parking, cheap tickets, great baseball entertainment, family fun, great deals/sponsors. What a fantastic addition to Northern Kentucky.” T.F. “I prefer the Florence Freedom. Parking is easier and much cheaper, seats are closer to the action, cost of seat is reasonable, players play because they enjoy the game ... and it’s all fun.” C.J.W.

orderly, pedestrian oriented, concentration of nonresidential development near to the interstate rather than strung out along North Bend Road south to Westwood Northern Boulevard. Opponents argue that the sirens and emergency vehicles coming to the new hospital and noise from air handling equipment and generators will disrupt classes at St. Ignatius School and cause a decline in enrollment. The hospital is not insensitive to these concerns and is working with the pastor and principle to provide a buffer area for the school. What opponents have not acknowledged is that development of a first class hospital in our community means that emer-

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Hospital brings area many benefits Change is unsettling, and so it is understandable that the Mercy medical complex proposed for our community has drawn expressions of concern and some opposition. As a life-long resident of Monfort Heights, and attorney who has represented many citizen groups in opposing zone changes, I fully appreciate the issues which have been identified by citizens who participated in hearings held thus far. However, I am convinced that the hospital project presents exceptional opportunities for our community to advance to the next level, to actually improve our quality of life. For that reason, I have opted to work with the hospital and its development consult-

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gency medical care will be closer when time matters most. And, with a wider range of services than is now available at Mercy’s existing campuses, there will be less need for our people to travel outside the community to Clifton, Mount Auburn, or Corryville for important medical services. This is particularly important to our senior citizens who often find it stressful to travel to less familiar environs, park in huge garages, and find their way around mammoth complexes of buildings. The bottom line here is that it would be better for the community to work with the hospital to resolve any remaining issues and make this project a win-win situation for all. As this project pro-

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gresses through the rezoning process, it is my hope to find a way to go forward with community support. Tim Mara lives on Tim Mara Reemelin Road in Monfort Heights, Community and is selfPress guest employed as an columnist attorney and planner. He attended St. Ignatius School from the first through the eighth grade, and graduated from La Salle High School in 1967. As an attorney, his practice has been concentrated in planning and land use matters, most often representing citizen groups opposed to certain projects.

Hospital decision not final The Citizens in Opposition to the proposed Mercy Hospital site were extremely disappointed after Tracy Winkler, Tony Upton and David Linnenberg endorsed a land-use planning amendment, which favors the Anchor/Mercy proposed hospital site. The decision though is not final. Hamilton County will review the land use and the Concerned Citizens will be working at the county level to oppose the location. Join the opposition; call 513418-8759 Disappointment was driven also from an almost condescending orchestrated ballet of answers lead by Tracy Winkler. The township leadership was well rehearsed and well prepared to appear that the trustees gave due diligence to the project to substantiate their endorsement. Tracy Winkler proudly mentioned the road enhancements that were already planned. We will have enhancements from Boomer Road north. What about south of Boomer Road? Are taxpayers responsible? Why was this issue not raised during her explanation? It was raised over two weeks ago that a traffic study was done during the Easter Break of St. Ignatius. Two weeks later (Fred) Schlimm still did not know

if this was true or not. Schlimm said that a study was made a year ago. When was this completed – during the summer break for Monfort Heights Darren T. and St. Ignatius? Flynn (Adam) GoetCommunity zman, Green direcPress guest Township tor of developcolumnist ment, told me to use evidence to argue any points. Although Goetzman researched and read information on property values and the effects that one factor would have on property values; Goetzman based his argument on his interpretation or his belief as clearly stated in his written response to this issue. He failed to address that it is a means to an end. I would argue that: 1) This hospital would be the major factor of the down fall of the area; and 2) It would draw in the remaining factors sealing the deal. During his two week study, Goetzman failed to compare this location to just two locations 3.6 miles away. Why is that? I have learned in the business world that people can manipulate data in

many ways to support their story. We were compared to Mercy Fairfield and Mercy Anderson. I say compare us to what Mount Airy and Westwood were like prior to Mercy building hospitals in their neighborhoods. History shows the evidence. Using Goetzman’s analysis and the history of the two failing Mercy hospitals only 3.6 miles away from the new proposed site, it is very easy to extrapolate and conclude that this project would deteriorate the community. It was argued that this new hospital will elevate the long trips to the hospitals in Clifton which results in down time for runs. Did everyone miss the fact that there are currently two hospitals only 3.6 miles from the proposed site? Wow, I think that is closer than running down to Clifton. Why are these ambulances running down to Clifton now? Is this because Mercy cannot handle serious cases now? What is a new building going to prove? That they cannot handle the cases in a new building? Darren T. Flynn is a co-founder of The Concerned Citizens in Opposition to the Proposed Mercy Hospital Site. He lives in White Oak.

Coates agrees, common sense needed I read with great interest the guest column by our county auditor, Dusty Rhodes, regarding, “It’s time to get back to common sense.” I would have to agree with Auditor Rhodes’ assessment that our county needs to get back to common sense governance. Sure our county commissioners inherited some of the bad decisions of their predecessors and now the country is in a lengthy national recession; revenue is down and investment revenue is virtually nonexistent. However, the commissioners have a higher statutory obligation and responsibility than just rubber-stamping the county administrator’s budget recommendations. Due to the commissioners’ 2009 funding budget, this year the county recorder’s office has

reduced its expenditures approximately 23 percent, terminating 33 percent of positions and reducing supplies by 50 percent. Wayne As a fiscal Coates conservative I Community have always to have Press guest worked government live columnist within its means just like we all must do in our own homes. However, as your elected representative, I must warn you that the suggested 2010 reductions of 15 percent to 20 percent will have a devastating effect on the recorder’s meeting its statutory obligations, operation and public

access. This year, the recorder’s office has already taken in over $3.2 million in receipts for the county general fund, with about half going to the state’s Ohio Housing Trust Fund. So why is the county administration recommending further cuts to an office that actually raises money for the county coffers? The commissioners should fund their statutory offices with statutory obligations before creating additional debts that have nothing to do with their statutory obligations. Yes, I agree with county Auditor Dusty Rhodes, it’s time to get back to “common sense” governance.

the administration building, 6303 Harrison Ave. Phone: 574-4848. Administrator: Kevin Celarek. Trustee Chairwoman: Tracy Winkler. • Oak Hills Local School District Board of Education members meet

the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at various locations within the district. District office: 6325 Rapid Run Road. Phone: 574-3200. Superintendent: Patricia Brenneman. Board President: Rick Ahlers.

Wayne Coates is the Hamilton County recorder and a resident of Forest Park.

MEETINGS Here is a list of government meetings in the Western Hills Press area: • Cheviot City Council members meet at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at city hall, 3814 Harrison Ave. Phone:

661-2700. Mayor: Samuel Keller. President of Council: Debbie McKinney. • Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education usually meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 2651

Burnet Ave. Board of Education phone: 475-7000. Superintendent: Rosa Blackwell. Board President: Eve Bolton. • Green Township Trustees meet at 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month at

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Luckiest black cat in the world What do you name a homeless black kitty that shows up on your doorstep in the spring? Why, Jelly Bean, of course! It weighs only a few ounces; is scraggly and scrawny, with snotty, yellowish goo clogging up one eye and a squashed hind toe. It mews on our front step for a good thirty minutes before I notice that my husband is indeed not in the living room, watching the Discovery Channel. I am aware that this animal wail is live, when I open my front door to explore from where the muffled cries come. I look down and see a weathered cardboard box with the flaps folded inward, twitching from side to side. My two young daughters crowd around me as I pull from the carton, a tiny, fuzzy black, something-orother who mews with passion, and we realize it’s an extremely young kitten. I pack the baby kitty in the box, load my daughter into her toddler car seat and speed off to the Red Bank Emergency Veterinary Clinic in search of answers. Who put the box there? How did the foot get injured? Will it be OK.? “Mommy, can we keep the baby kitty?” my 4-yearold asks. Midway down Wooster Pike the black kitty has crawled out of the box and found its way to the crook of my daughter’s arms, and the purrs are impressive. The only thing I can think to answer is, “If the kitten is healthy, we will see about keeping it. If it’s too sick, then we have to let God take care of her.” “If God gets the kitty, will Pa-Pa Teddy help take care of it too?” At that moment, I begin to tear up behind the wheel,

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because my father passed away a few months earlier, and now, more than ever, I want that little loving black cat who is melting our hearts in the dark car to live and be ours more than anything else in the world! Long story short, the vet at the emergency clinic deems our new kitty to be 4 weeks old and in perfect health after patching up the smashed toe and giving us some antibiotic cream for the eye goo problem. All we have to do is follow up with our own vet. Our black Jelly Bean, who was most likely born around Easter, became a keeper. She’s grown to be plump and proud, with a shiny, lush coat. Her aqua blue kitten eyes turned to a rich amber shade, and her hind toe is missing a claw, due to the foot injury we’ll never know the truth about, but she has never had a problem with walking, climbing or any other cat moves. Jelly-Belly Bean is a lucky black cat. She was placed with us. When you hold the warm, purring, toe-curling Bean in your arms on a chilly night it’s certain that the luck and the love is mutual... or shall we say, “MEWtual”! Submitted by Paige Adams Strickland. If you have a story about your pet e-mail a photo of your pet and a short story to memral@communitypress.com.

THINGS TO DO Garden Tour

This year’s Monfort Heights/White Oak Garden Tour is Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual plant sale that is traditionally conducted at one of the tour stops will be at the Nathanael Greene Lodge, 6349 Wesselman Road, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the day of the sale. Tickets are $10 on the day of the tour and $8 in advance. For advance tickets, visit White Oak Garden Center, Mattfeld Florisits and Greenhouses or the Monfort Heights branch of the Cheviot Savings Bank. This year’s gardens are: 6895 Wesselman Road (off Harrison Avenue); 6401 Hayes Road (off Wesselman, off Ebenezer); 3292 Fiddler’s Green (off Bridgetown Road); 6942 Bridgetown Road and 6025 Country Meadow Lane (off Country Lane, off Quailhill, off Werk Road).

Fire at night

Mitchell Memorial Forest will be lit with Nature’s Fireworks 9 p.m. Friday, June 19. That’s when there will be a

discussion of fireflies presented by Hamilton County Park District. The discussion will be on the Wood Duck Trail in the forest, 5401 Zion Road. For information, call 521-7275.

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Author Walter L. Arnstein will present a program on “Queen Victoria and Her Children: The Cult of Domesticity,” during the 1896 Mansion Tour and Annual Meeting, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Judson Village Retirement Community, 2373 Harrison Ave. The program includes a tour of Oskamp family’s colonial revival mansion, Refreshments will be available. Cost is $15, $10 member. Registration required by June 17. The day is presented by Victorian Society in America Ohio River Valley Chapter. For details, call 829-3483.

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Kevin Adkins, left, and Elias Lewis are two of the newest Eagle Scouts from Troop 909 at Our Lady of Victory.

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Three new Eagle Scouts have made little corners of their world a bit better. Kevin Adkins, Elias Lewis and Joe Schaefer recently earned the Boy Scout’s highest rank, taking the total of their Troop 909 to 34 Eagle Scouts. Adkins, 17, graduated from Oak Hills High School this year. He plans on majoring in music education at Morehead State University in the fall. He put his musical talents to use for his Eagle project with a concert.

Adkins enlisted three bands, one of which is his own Billdozers band, to play for canned food donations for the Our Lady of Victory food pantry. Lewis, 18, graduated from St. Xavier High School this year and is heading to the University of Cincinnati. His project included building 215 new and replacement pro life crosses. Schaefer, a recent Elder High School graduate, built a privacy fence as part of a beautification project at Our Lady of Victory. The trio have been together throughout their scouting days, starting as Cub Scouts.

The trio said it’s their friendships within the troop and their desire to make their township community a better place that kept them all involved. They said it’s their friendships within the troop and their desire to make their township community a better place that kept them all involved.

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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.

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.

LITERARY - LIBRARIES

Cookie Mining, 2 p.m., Miami Township Branch Library, 8 N. Miami Ave., Ages 6-12. Learn about mining with chocolate chip cookies from Gwen Roth of the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6900. Miami Township.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Everybody’s Backyard Picnic Concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Rapid Run Park, 4450 Rapid Run Road, Free hot dogs while they last, concessions, Ms. Jaz performs R&B music, magician, nature program, clowns, police K9 unit and more. Picnics encouraged. Presented by Cincinnati Park Board. 352-4080. West Price Hill. F R I D A Y, J U N E 1 9

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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.

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Friday Night @ The Movies, 7-10 p.m., Whitewater Crossing Christian Church, 5771 Ohio 128, Featuring “The Rookie.” Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free popcorn and soft drinks. Rain moves film inside. Free. 661-5811. Cleves. S A T U R D A Y, J U N E 2 0

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Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road, Materials include leaves, grass clippings, brush, garden waste, tree trunks and prunings from trees or shrubs. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Environmental Services. 946-7755. Green Township.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 2-5 p.m., Bridgetown Finer Meats Wine Shop, 574-3900. Green Township.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Open House, Noon-3 p.m., Glenway Animal Hospital, 6272 Glenway Avenue, Children’s activities, pet information, door prizes, raffles and refreshments. Meet the staff and have questions answered. Free. 662-0224. Westwood.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Wine Tasting, 4-7 p.m., Bridgetown Finer Meats Wine Shop, 6139 Bridgetown Road, $10. 574-3900. Green Township.

HOLIDAY - FATHER’S DAY

Father’s Day Celebration, 3-7:30 p.m., Henke Winery, 3077 Harrison Ave., Dinner available with free dessert for fathers. Dari Hudson performs solo guitar music 7-10 p.m. Reservations requested. Reservations required for groups of four or more. 6629463. Westwood.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Fine Line, 6-9 p.m., Black Sheep Bar & Grill, 3807 North Bend Road, Rock trio. 4816300. Cheviot.

MUSIC - ROCK

Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, 946-7755. Green Township.

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.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Bob Cushing, 7-11 p.m., Babe’s Café, 3389 Glenmore Ave., 661-0831. Westwood.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Senior Brunch, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Stamp and Scrap Clubhouse, 389-0826. Green Township.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Queen Victoria program, 1896 Mansion Tour and Annual Meeting, 2-4 p.m., Judson Village Retirement Community, 2373 Harrison Ave., Includes program by author Walter L. Arnstein on “Queen Victoria and Her Children: The Cult of Domesticity,” tour of Oskamp family’s colonial revival mansion and refreshments. $15, $10 member. Registration required by June 17. 829-3483. Westwood.

ART EXHIBITS

HOLIDAY FATHER’S DAY

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.

DANCE CLASSES

MUSIC - OLDIES

Richie and the Students, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, 251-7977. Riverside.

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. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776. West Price Hill.

MUSIC - ROCK

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Father’s Day Celebration, 5 p.m., Henke Winery, 662-9463. Westwood.

Bad Habit, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Knotty Pine, 7413900. White Oak. DV8, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Drew’s on the River, 451-1157. Riverside.

NATURE

Turtles!, 11 a.m., Embshoff Woods, 4050 Paul Road, Rivermount Pavilion. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Delhi Township.

Bad Habit, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Knotty Pine, 6947 Cheviot Road, $3. 741-3900. White Oak. Cincy Rockers, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, 2517977. Riverside. DV8, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Drew’s on the River, 4333 River Road, Electronica club/dance. $3. 451-1157. Riverside.

SENIOR CITIZENS

NATURE

Dynamic Wrestling, 6-9 p.m., Price Hill Community Center, 959 Hawthorne Ave., “Old school” TV-style wrestling. $8, $6 members and ages 11 and under. 578-2263. Price Hill.

Nature’s Fireworks, 9 p.m., Mitchell Memorial Forest, 5401 Zion Road, Wood Duck Trail. Discussion of fireflies. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Cleves.

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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.

FOOD & DRINK

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Senior Brunch, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Stamp and Scrap Clubhouse, 5515 Bridgetown Road, Learn to stamp two handmade cards. Friends welcome. $5. Reservations required. 389-0826. Green Township.

SPORTS

Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Dillard’s - Western Hills, 6290 Glenway Ave., Covered by insurance plans. For uninsured or underinsured, financial assistance available. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300. Westwood. 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

Year Round Gardening, 6:30 p.m., Monfort Heights Branch Library, 3825 West Fork Road, Serenity Gardens. Learn new ideas for planning and maintaining garden throughout the year. Adults only. With White Oak Garden Center staff. Presented by White Oak Garden Center. 385-3313. Monfort Heights.

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The Hamilton County Park District will host two programs on Turtles this Saturday, June 20. The events are 11 a.m. at Embshoff Woods’ Rivermount Pavilion, and 2 p.m. at the Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve’s Ellenwood Nature Barn. A vehicle permit is required to enter the parks. For more information, call 521-7275 or visit www.greatparks.org.

LITERARY - LIBRARIES

Basic Astrology, 6:30 p.m., Miami Township Branch Library, 8 N. Miami Ave., Ages 12 and older. Learn how planets, signs and houses interact. Advance registration required for birth chart. Registration required. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6900. Miami Township.

MUSIC - KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Open Mic Night, 9:30 p.m., Knotty Pine, 6947 Cheviot Road, 741-3900. White Oak.

SUMMER CAMP COMPUTERS

Google-y Eyes, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Mother of Mercy High School, 3036 Werk Road, Daily through June 25. Design virtual eco-resort destination using powerful Google tools. Girls grades 6-8. $460. Registration required. 661-2740. Westwood.

SUMMER CAMP MISCELLANEOUS

Laffalot Summer Camps, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Seton High School, 3901 Glenway Ave., Daily through June 26. A variety of sports, games and activities for campers. All boy and all girl format. Bring lunch and water bottle. Ages 612. $100. Registration required. Presented by Laffalot Summer Camps. 313-2076. West Price Hill.

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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.

DANCE CLASSES

Line Dance Class, 10-11 a.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. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776. West Price Hill.

EDUCATION

Imago Summer Nature Camp, 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, Theme is Creepy Crawlies, all about insects, spiders and worms. Daily through June 26. 921-5124. East Price Hill.

SUMMER CAMP SPORTS

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Friends of Christ Card-Making, 1-3 p.m., Stamp and Scrap Clubhouse, 5515 Bridgetown Road, Non-denominational group to make cards and gift items for residents of Bridgetown nursing home. Free. 503-1042. Green Township.

DANCE CLASSES

Basic Square Dance, 10 a.m., Dunham Recreation Complex, 4356 Dunham Lane, With Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 3216776. West Price Hill.

Self-Defense Training Session, 7-9 p.m., La Salle High School, 3091 North Bend Road. With Debbie Gardner of the Survive Institute. $5. Monfort Heights.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Ashtanga Yoga, 5:45 p.m., Miami Heights Elementary, 7670 Bridgetown Road, Caféteria. Dress comfortably, bring yoga mat. All levels. $8. Registration required. Presented by Three Rivers Community Education. 6752725. Miami Heights. Beginners Ashtanga Yoga, 7:15 p.m., Miami Heights Elementary, 7670 Bridgetown Road, Learn proper alignment, breathing and focus of gaze. Dress comfortably. Bring yoga mat. $8. Presented by Three Rivers Community Education. 675-2725. Miami Township.

FARMERS MARKET

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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.

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. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6900. Westwood.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Yoga, 7:10 p.m., Dunham Recreation Complex, 4356 Dunham Lane, Tender yoga plus meditation. $10. 471-7653. West Price Hill.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Humana Healthy Kids Zone, 10:30 a.m., Covedale Branch Library, 4980 Glenway 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. West Price Hill.

LITERARY - LIBRARIES

Creature Feature, 4 p.m., Miami Township Branch Library, 8 N. Miami Ave., Ages 1218. Watch movie and play Name That Monster. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6900. Miami Township.

Soccer Camp, 9 a.m.-noon, Dater Montessori School, 2840 Boudinot Ave., Daily through June 26. Boys and girls ages 5-17. $85. Registration required. Presented by Ohio South Youth Soccer Association. 576-9555. West Price Hill. Junior Golf Camp, 9-10:30 a.m., Neumann Golf Course, 7215 Bridgetown Road, Daily through June 25. 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. Basketball Day Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., College of Mount St. Joseph, 5701 Delhi Road, Concludes June 25. Boys and girls, ages 7-14. $150. Registration required. 244-4929. Delhi Township. Youth Soccer Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. (Half day), Gamble-Nippert YMCA, 3159 Montana Ave., Daily through June 26. Develop skills and learn value of sportsmanship and team work. Half-day participants do not swim. Ages 6-12. $164, $124 members; half day: $75, $65 members. Registration required. 661-1105. Westwood.

SUMMER CAMP YMCA

PROVIDED The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, pictured, joins the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra to kick off the orchestra’s 25th anniversary summer season at Riverbend Music Center at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 18. Also appearing with the orchestra will be former astronaut Neil Armstrong as a narrator and Cincinnati Bengal Ben Utecht as a vocalist. For tickets, call 513-381-3300 or visit www.cincinnatipops.org.

Gamble-Nippert YMCA Traditional Day Camp: Bug Bunch, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Gamble-Nippert YMCA, 3159 Montana Ave., Daily through June 26. Arts and crafts, swimming, weekly themed activities, field trips and more. Ages 6-12 (age 5 if kindergarten grad). Pre-camps open 6:30 a.m.; postcamps close 6 p.m. $139, $109 members; $10 each weekly pre- or post-camps. Registration required. 661-1105. Westwood.

PROVIDED Catch the last few days of the Krohn Conservatory’s international butterfly show “Flowers with Wings – Butterflies and Culture of India,” open through Sunday, June 21. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Cost is $6; $5, seniors; and $4, children, 5-17; free, 4 and under. Visit www.butterflyshow.com.

Life

Western Hills Press

June 17, 2009

Ever wonder how normal you are?

“Why can’t you just be Normality is an normal?” “Why aren’t you abstraction derived like the other from the study of sta(husbands/wives/kids/ tistics. It doesn’t exist whomever)?” in reality. Hearing that can make Science may say our self-respect hit the skids. the average or “norFor if we are not deemed mal” stone in a certain normal, doesn’t that mean riverbed is 4 inches Father Lou long and 2 inches we are considered as abnorGuntzelman wide. mal, weird, odd, or peculiar in front of the rest of the Yet, a search may Perspectives world? never find a stone Analyst Dr. Lawrence Jaffe exactly that size in the stream notes that “Patient after patient (what a relief to the rest of the speaks to me of the frustration in stones!) not being able to be ‘normal.’ Stones don’t try to conform What a relief to realize that nor- themselves to some desirable promality is a statistical concept with portion. But humans do. We forget no empirical validity … This is no we are unprecedented. Isaac Singer writes, “Every such thing as being normal. But what a long road it is that leads human character occurs only once in the whole history of human finally to that realization.”

beings.” Such uniqueness makes it impossible to say who’s normal. Government, science and religion have their own “normal” molds. The government mold says we’re fairly normal if we pay our taxes and obey federal regulations; science considers us normal when we match their statistics and research; religion tends to see normality as being asexual, unquestioning and docile. Seldom do we hear the encouraging words of St. Francis de Sales: “Be yourself! But be your best self!” “The scientist is always looking for an average,” wrote Carl Jung, “yet the truth is that the carriers of life are individuals, not average numbers. When everything is sta-

tistical, all individual qualities are wiped out … If you wipe out the mythology of a man and his entire historical sequence, he becomes a statistical average, a number; that is, he becomes nothing.” Individuation (not individualism) means becoming what we have in us to become. God does not create us and then wonder, “Why did I do that?” We are created as a divine idea with a purpose and a destination. There would be no individuation if there were not roadblocks, detours, and personal efforts – just as there would be no path if there was no wilderness around it that was hewn out by our steps. The singularity of each of our paths is part of what makes finding and staying on it so difficult. Nothing is as important as carry-

ing our own cross, said Jesus Christ. Jaffe wrote, “That means the same as finding and following the path of individuation which has been prepared for you from eternity. This is the most difficult path but paradoxically also the easiest because it is the only one that will allow you to die with the knowledge that you lived your life through and through.” Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@communitypress.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

New video cameras save money, space on vacation If you’re like me, you love to take videos during family vacations – I’ve been doing it for years. But if you haven’t checked lately you will be shocked at how small the cameras have become – and much less expensive, too. At first home pictures consisted of black and white stills and movies. That soon gave way to color photos and movies – then videotape. The first video camera I owned was quite large and required a separate video recorder that I carried over my shoulder. When technology

changed, I bought a s m a l l , excellent, v i d e o camera with the tape inside the unit. Howard Ain T h e Hey Howard! size was so small I could hold it in one hand. It cost more than $1,800, but the video was so good I took it on a trip to China and came back with great pictures. I thought video couldn’t get much better – but I was wrong.

I recently got a Flip Video HD camera and was shocked at the brilliant, colorful pictures it took – in high definition. My experience with that camera prompted me to buy the Flip Ultra HD camera, which can hold up to two hours of video, instead of one hour, before the pictures have to be downloaded. It comes with a rechargeable battery that can be replaced with two AA batteries should you run out of power and need to keep shooting. I took that camera on a recent trip to Hawaii and was simply amazed at the

pictures I got. At one point, I ran out of power while on a road trip and couldn’t stop to recharge the battery. That’s when the ability to use two AA batteries came in very handy – it allowed me to continue taking pictures when I wouldn’t have been able to do so otherwise. I have since downloaded the video to my computer and looked at the pictures side-by-side with video I had previously taken with my other camera. Even though the older pictures were good, these new pictures were far superior and were taken with a

camera so small I can put it in my pocket – and often did while on my trip. One other thing, the new Flip camera cost just a fraction of what I paid for that state-of-the art camera years ago. The Flip Ultra HD cost me less than $200. Other companies make similar small cameras – like Kodak, whose camera uses memory cards that you can change when they become full. Replaceable cards are an advantage because it means there’s no need to stop and download your videos should your camera’s stor-

age fill up. Bottom line, if you love to take pictures of your family check out the new pocket-sized high definition video cameras. They don’t have all the bells and whistles you’ll find on larger more expensive cameras, but the trade-off in size and price makes them well worth considering. 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.

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Food

June 17, 2009

Let sunlight cook next batch of preserves

What a fun day. Jalean and Jessie, my daughtersi n - l a w, and their kids went with me to Rita A & M Heikenfeld Farms in Rita’s kitchen B r o w n County to pick strawberries. The aroma that hit us when we got out of our cars was berry heaven! Those folks are so family-oriented. The little ones got to help pick and some ate more than they put in their trays. I’m glad the kids weren’t weighed before and after. The berries were ripe and so delicious. The best part was going back to my house where we made 50 jars of jams and sauces. And we got it all done by mid-afternoon. We’ll serve the jam for Father’s Day breakfast. One of my fond memories is see-

ing my dad, Charlie Nader’s, smile when I’d bring him a jar of sun-cooked strawberry preserves for Father’s Day.

Sun-cooked strawberry preserves

1 quart or pound strawberries, sliced thickly 3 cups sugar or more to taste 1 ⁄2 cup water 2 tablespoons lemon juice Cook sugar, water and lemon juice until boiling and cook until sugar dissolves. Put berries in, lower to simmer and cook just until they start to lose their color and shrink a bit. Pour into sprayed shallow baking pan (I use cookie sheets with sides) in single layers. Set in sun for three to four days. When berries are plump and turn darker red and syrup has jelled, pack into jars without reheating. Store in refrigerator up to

a month or in freezer up to six months. If it rains, bring inside. If insects are a problem, cover with cheesecloth.

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8 oz. or so fresh peas, cooked 1 tablespoon each: cornstarch and butter 1 cup milk 3-4 tablespoons cream cheese with chives Mix cornstarch and milk together. Melt butter and add milk mixture. Cook until thick. Stir in cream cheese and season to taste. Pour over peas and mix.

Guru in our backyard

Chef Scott Riehle’s Apple Blue Cheese Canapés: Scott is a young, immensely creative chef at St. Francis Friary on Vine Street in Cincinnati. I visited the friary recently. It has beautiful, serene walled gardens where the friars sometimes take their meals. Scott cooks for 11

resident friars plus unexpected guests from around the world. Scott told me, “Some like meat and potatoes, some are more sophisticated since they were missionaries in far-flung places. “This is one of my favorite appetizers to make for guests. Omit the bacon and it becomes a wonderful vegetarian option.” The friary is lucky to have this west-side chef, who’s cooking philosophy is: “If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong!”

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degrees. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Place provolone on bread. Finish topping with remaining ingredients. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until cheese melts and bread is slightly toasted. Serve warm.

Happy Father’s Day

To another guru in our backyard: Gert Buchheim. You may remember Jay and his dad, Gert, when they owned Maya’s restaurant in Blue Ash. Well Gert, a trained pastry chef, is still baking five days a week for Golf Manor Synagogue. He makes kosher pastries, which are dairy-free, along with heirloom cakes and confections. Gert is an octogenarian. “I like being busy and making people happy,” he said.

Memories of Virginia Bakery

Here’s your chance to get your 2 cents in. Tom Thie,

owner of Virginia Bakery, and author Cynthia Beischel are writing a book about this Cincinnati icon. To share your memories and be considered for an interview, e-mail VirginiaBakeryRemembered@gmai l.com or write to PO Box 46844, Cincinnati, OH 45246-0844. Whether or not your story is included, you will be acknowledged in the book.

Readers’ requests

Be patient! I know I’m overdue, but don’t have room to include the readers’ requests. They’ll be published soon. Thanks for being patient! 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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June 17, 2009

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Last week’s clue for the Scavenger Hunt was the entrance to Nathanael Greene Lodge in Green Township. Here are the readers who called in a Last week’s clue. correct guess: Dave Madix, Mike and Cassie Dusold, Olivia and Mark Meinhardt, J u l i e S t a c e y, K e i t h , S u s a n , Kyle, Courtney and Brittan y Oldfield, Zoe Zeszut, Wa l t Beigel, Levi J. Spetz, R u t h Ruberg, Jackie Hummel, Patty Kuhl, Kourtney Feller, Jane and Don Wright, Sharon A. Lewis, Melissa Frick, Phil Reed, Lori Conners, and Donna and Fred Bruce. Turn to A1 for this week’s clue.

The Alumni Excellence Exhibition will be on display at Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph through July 31. The alumni featured in this exhibit are: • Jackie Esselman Frey (BA-Art Education 1967) maintains a studio at the Pendleton Center in Overthe-Rhine (since 1999) and continues to paint abstractly with expressive use of paint, color and brush stroke on a large and small scale. • Christina Baitz Brandewie (BFA 1979) is an accomplished metals artist and jeweler. Each piece is the product of more than 25 years experience as a professional art jeweler, exhibiting nationally with work in the permanent collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum. • Marita Gootee (BA-Art 1981) and (MFA-Photography 1985, Indiana State University) currently professor of art at Mississippi State University. One of 11

women artists from five countries to show in last year’s “Women to Watch” Invitational, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.. An extensive list of exhibitions. Current photographic work explores the use of handtinted landscapes to pinhole Polaroid images. • Anne Schlomer (BFAPainting 1994) and (MFAPainting 1997, New York Academy of Art) Most recently included in a series of 2008 exhibitions called “Exposure” hosted by Ceres Gallery in New York City of

emerging New York artists. Representational painter and draftsperson. Recent work includes a series of paintings and drawings of street scenes of the now demolished meat-packing district of lower Manhattan. • Noelle Wedig (BFAFabric Design 2005) and (MFA-Fibers 2007, Savannah College of Art and Design, Georgia). Noelle comments about her recent work: “As an artist I am interested in ‘living’ art. Art that is ‘living’ can be interacted with, changeable, transformable, and is not

stagnant. To produce a work of ‘living’ art I make what I call body sculptures. … These sculptures take on many different forms when for the body such as armor, costume, extensions, or modifications.” Admission is free. For details, call Studio San Giuseppe at 244-4314.

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Community

June 17, 2009

BRIEFLY String players needed

The Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra seeks string players of all types to add to its membership. Beginning its 15th season, the home of the orchestra is the Seton Performance Hall in Seton High School, 3901 Glenway Ave. Rehearsals are 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Tuesday. The orchestra performs a wide variety of music, including classical concerts as well as summer “pops” concerts. In addition to concerts in the Performance Hall, the orchestra has performed in New York City’s Central Park, Walk Performance Hall in Jackson Hole, Wyo., and various indoor and outdoor venues in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Check out the orchestra’s Web site at www.gocmo.org for further information about the group, or call the hotline

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Auxiliary board

The Mercy Hospital-Western Hills auxiliary recently installed its new board members. Susan Greiner will serve a two-year position as communications director; Barb Moss as member-at-large; and Ann Volz returned as program director. Vice president of nursing Joyce Keegan and Cindy Wilson, director of volunteer and auxiliary services, presided at the installation. For over 25 years, the auxiliary has assisted the hospital with volunteers and has raised over $2 million dollars to enhance programs and services for the hospital, patients and the community. Pictured from left are auxiliary president-elect Joan McLean, Barb Moss, Joyce Keegan, auxiliary president Dottie Higler, Ann Volz, Cindy Wilson and Susan Greiner.

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Delshire Swim Club hosting major meet By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

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Delshire Swim Club board member Tricia Eby and her daughter Alex chat with board president Jennifer Osterbrock and her son Anthony. The club was hosting the 11-year-olds’ fifth-grade Delshire Elementary School graduation party.

The Delshire Swim Club has only been open a few weeks, but is about to make a very big splash. The 43-year-old club is having a Best of the West swim meet Saturday, June 20, and is expecting 15 teams from around the city. “We’ll have teams from ages 5 to 18,” said Jennifer Osterbrock, swim club president. “There are a lot of swim

clubs in this area and this will give us all a chance to compete.” Co-hosted by the Cincinnati Marlins, the swim meet also will be awarding two scholarships. Osterbrock said. Graduating seniors competing in the event can register to win one of the two scholarships. One is in memory of Tim Roos, a Delhi Township Marine killed in action in Iraq who was a member of the club and swim team.

World Refugee Day celebrated in White Oak Catholic Charities. “The UN designates June 20 as World Refugee Day, and we are hoping to have we as many of Cincinnati’s refugees attend this event as possible.” The event will emphasize the various cultural aspects and lifestyles of different refugee countries. A proclamation from Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory’s office will be read in recognition of the event.

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Used cars sit on the lot of Wullenweber Motors on Harrison Avenue in Green Township. The dealer is still open after being dropped by Chrysler. costs. The dealers had argued that they cover their own costs and little would be gained by terminating their franchises. Most of the local dealers had moved their Chrysler new-car inventory off their lots by the end of the business day Wednesday, but most of the Chrysler signs remained up. Some dealers like Wullenweber were closing the book on decades of family ownership and millions of dollars invested over the years to buy land or rent buildings to sell Chrysler products. But Wullenweber, for one, was worried most about keeping his company

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Henke Wines winner in state contest On May 22, Joe Henke received confirmation about medals from the Ohio Wine Competition. Henke Winery, 3077 Harrison Ave., entered 10 wines and received medals for all 10. The awards are: • Double Gold/Concordance Gold and Overall Best of Show – 2008 Riesling; • Gold – 2007 Cabernet Franc; 2007 Vendange A Trois; and Norton; • Silver – 2007 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon; 2008 Vidal Blanc; 2008 Cellar Blush; • Bronze – 2007 Merlot; 2008 Vin de Rouge, 2006 Sparkling Chardonnay In 2006 and 2007, Henke Wine has received top honors for Norton as the best Red Wine in the State and continues the tradition this year winning the Overall Best of Show award for Henke Riesling. In the 2009 Riverside International Wine Competition which is held in Riverside County, Calif., Henke Wine received two medals. • Silver – 2008 Vin de Rouge • Bronze – 2008 Vidal Blanc For the 2009 International Eastern Wine Competition held in Elmira, N.Y., Henke Wine received three more international honors: • Silver – 2008 Vin de Rouge; • Bronze – 2007 Vendange A Trois and 2007 Vidal Blanc.

BUSINESS UPDATE JoAnn Barnes has joined Marsh Inc., an independent design consultancy, as a production designer. In her new position, Barnes will be responsible Barnes for designing printed creative materials. She previously was a graphic designer for Dunamis Imagery. She lives in Westwood. • Traci Boeing has joined Neyer Properties Inc. as acquisition manager. In her new position, Boeing is responsible for acquiring properties in Louisville, Lexington, Columbus and Indianapolis, as well as assisting the company in raising equity for acquisitions and expanding financing sources. Boeing has more than 14 years experience in commercial real estate, most recently with Huntington Bank as a lender. She is a board member for the National Commercial Real Estate Development Association and chair of the University of Cincinnati Real Estate Advisory Council. Boeing is a resident of Bridgetown.

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Motorcycle enthusiasts came together for the 10th annual One Way Farm Rally on Sunday, May 24. One Way Farm is located in Fairfield and is a non-profit residential home for abused, abandoned, and neglected children. The rally was held in Miamitown and was sponsored by the American Dawgs, a family-oriented motorcycle group that plans bike runs for charitable causes. One Way Farm Founder and Director Barbara Condo said “The American Dawgs are great people. They have taken One Way Farm under their wing.” The Dawgs have been of service to Condo’s organization for several years. “Their heart is really in this. It’s a dedication for them,” said Condo, whom was just inducted into the Ohio Golden Buckeye Hall of Fame for her service to the community. The rally was open to all, even if they did not have a motorcycle. Most of those in attendance took a carefully planned bike tour that wove its way through Miami Whitewater Forest and making a few stops before returning for the party that featured free food, games, vendors and the band Session 7.

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“What a great first experience on a benefit ride. It was very well organized and I am looking forward to the next one,” said Colerain Township resident Tammy Reed. Colerain High School graduate and North College Hill resident Julie Wells said, “It’s a good cause. I visited One Way Farm when I was a teenager. They helped me out. They cared and they were concerned.” Delhi residents Ken May and Valerie Heinlein said they felt good about supporting a great cause. “We love supporting the children of One Way Farm,” said Heinlein. “It was a great day. I had a fantastic time,’ said George Weber of Cleves,

Letterboxing is an outdoor activity that has lasted for 125 years and continues to intrigue treasure hunters of all ages. Families can discover the world of letterboxing from noon-3 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Winton Woods’ Adventure Outpost. The hobby of letterboxing began in England. It combines orienteering, clues and art with the outdoors. Letterboxers hide boxes that contain a stamp pad, notebook and a stamp they created. Using a compass, hunters will find boxes and use the stamp inside to mark their notebook and then stamp the notebook in the box with their stamp,

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Betty Behrens

Elizabeth Mae “Betty” Behrens, 71, died June 6. Survived by husband Neil Behrens; children Brenda Fischer, Connie Boston, Jill Dietz, Cheryl Heithaus, Bob, Henry Behrens; grandchildren Nicole, Nathan, Matthew Fischer, Brandon, Derek Dietz, Eryn, Zachary Heithaus, Justin, Jaime Beck, Tiffany, Bobby Behrens; great-granddaughter Allison; brothers John, Scott, Jeff Beck. Preceded in death by sister Patty Smith. Services were June 11 at Our Lady of Lourdes. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Dottie Westerfield Memorial Tuition Aid Fund, Our Lady of Lourdes School, 3450 Lumardo Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45238.

Virginia Bley

Virginia Braun Bley, 84, died June 5. Survived by children Dale, David, Dennis Bley, Donna Maley, Debra Miller, Diane McCloy, Denise Lindle; sister Loraine Roebel; 26 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband William Bley. Services were June 10 at St. Antoninus. Arrangements by Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: Father Bieting Mission Center, 120 Chaplain Road, Louisa, KY 41230.

Martha Dannemiller

Martha Kersting Dannemiller, 85, Green Township, died June 5. Survived by children Stephen,

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Stan, Spencer Dannemiller, Susan Calender, Sandra Graman; siblings Raymond Kersting, Marion Griffin; 17 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandsons. PreDannemiller ceded in death by husband Donald “Danny” Dannemiller, son Scott Dannemiller, siblings Frank Kersting, Helen Ewald. Services were June 11 at St. Antoninus. Arrangements by Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: Scott Dannemiller Scholarship Fund, Elder High School, 3900 Vincent Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205 or St. Antoninus Endowment Fund, 1500 Linneman Road, Cincinnati, OH 45238.

Todd Fox

Todd G. Fox, 59, Western Hills, died June 4. He was a mechanic for the city of Cincinnati for 30 years. Survived by children Robbi, Scott Fox; grandson Zachary Fox; mother Carol Fox; siblings Rick Fox, Tina Miller; Michael Chase; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father Richard Fox, sister Holly Stockhoff. Services were June 9 at MihovkRosenacker Funeral Home.

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Survived by wife Trang Hammons; children Ashley, Kaitlynn, Todd “TJ” Hammons; parents Thomas, Patricia Hammons; sisters Amy Cracium, Amanda Hammons Fairchild; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were June 9 at Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4440 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 120, Cincinnati, OH 45242 or Hammons Children Educational Fund, c/o Cheviot Savings Bank, 6060 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati, OH 45248.

Joan Klausing

Joan Doggett Klausing, 77, died May 28. Survived by husband Donald Klausing; children Ken Klausing, Lisa Torbeck; grandchildren Kenny, Kelly, Aimee. Services were June 1 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Southwest Ohio, 7926 Camargo Road, Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45243.

Edward Kreimer

Edward Louis Kreimer, 52, Lawrenceburg, Ind., formerly of Monfort Heights, died June 7. He was a counselor for Community Mental Health. He was a member of Dearborn Hills United Methodist Church,

North Dearborn Food Pantry and Heart & Hands for Haiti. Survived by wife Kathleen Kreimer; daughters Kelly Barnes, Katie Kreimer; grandchildren Kaley, Isaiah Barnes; mother Martha Kreimer; siblings Earl Kreimer, Ann Inderhees, Mary Hudepohl, Judy Busken, Donna Keller, Terrie Meiser, Greg Kreimer, Betsy Vietor; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father Edward W. Kreimer. Services were June 11 at Dearborn Hills United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Fitch-Denney Funeral Home. Memorials to: North Dearborn Food Pantry, 2517 N. Dearborn Road, West Harrison, IN 47060 or Heart & Hands for Haiti Fund, c/o Dearborn Hills United Methodist Church, 25365 State Line Road, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025.

Sarah Lewis

Sarah Rohrer Lewis, 59, formerly of North Bend, died June 10. She was a homemaker. Survived by companion Robert Balsley; children David Lewis, Carrie Balsley; parents Kenneth, Myrtle Rohrer; siblings Jeannie Sullivan, Kenneth III, Fred Rohrer, Sudie Meadows; four grandchildren; one great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband David Lewis. Services were June 16 at Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family in care of Dennis George Funeral Home.

Howard Lovdal

Howard Norman Lovdal, 78,

Green Township, died June 5 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was known as Shad O’Shea as a radio personality on WCPO and later as founder of Counterpart Creative Studios and owner of Fraternity Records. Survived by sons Scott Lovdal, Stewart Lovdal; grandchildren Brittney, Jacob, Abigail, Elizabeth, Mitchell. Services were June 11 at Twin Lanterns. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to: Sugar Bear Dog and Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 68, Blue Creek, OH 45616.

Jim Morganroth

Jim Morganroth, 65, Cheviot, died June 6. He was a 42-year employee of MAG Industries. He was a Navy veteran of Vietnam, elected as a Cheviot City Councilman from 1992-2004 and as president of council from 2004-2006, Cheviot recreation department secretary for two years, and a member Morganroth of the Cheviot Eagles, Cheviot Police Association, Cheviot Fire Association and the Cheviot Westwood Business Association. Survived by wife Sue Millennor Morganroth; children Stephen, Craig Morganroth, Beth Minotti; grandchildren Tyler, Kyla, Chloe, Nolan Mor-

Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge by The Community Press. Call us at 853-6262 for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 242-4000 or pricing details. ganroth, Elizabeth, Christopher, Thomas, David Minotti; siblings Joe Morganroth, Judy Joos. Services were June 10 at St. Martin of Tours. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Clifford Runk

Clifford C. Runk, 73, Cleves, died June 9. He owned the Assured Driving School and former Whitewater Township clerk. He was vice chairman of the Miami Savings Bank board of directors, president of the Miamitown Cemetery Association, president of Whitewater Bluegrass and a member of Miamitown Church of Christ. Survived by Dorothea Kittle, Rosemary Loos, Paul Thamann; nephew Terry Kittle; two greatnephews. Preceded in death by wife Myra Thamann Runk, parents Clarence, Ruth Runk, brother Robert Runk. Services were June 12 at Miamitown Church of Christ. Arrangements by Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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Ave., disorderly conduct at 6320 Glenway Ave., June 1. Cynthia L. Davis, 46, 3991 Delhi Pike, theft at 6290 Glenway Ave., June 1. Shawn Hutchinson, 19, 3498 Alamosa, drug abuse at 5287 Jessup Road, May 31. Davon Powell, 20, 2380 Chris Lane, theft and possessing criminal tools at 6550 Harrison Ave., June 2. John Lapan, 27, 18521 Sycamore Woods Drive, theft and possessing criminal tools at 6550 Harrison Ave., June 2. Ryan Goozey, 28, 6464 Wesselman Road, theft at 5770 Harrison Ave., June 2. Nathan A. May, 20, 2056 Southacres Drive, possession of marijuana and underage consumption at Lawrence Road and Aurora Avenue, June 2. Corey M. Medlock, 20, 5602 Lawrence Road, underage consumption at Lawrence Road and Aurora Avenue, June 2. Cieara Duncan, 19, 2731 E. Tower Drive, underage consumption at Lawrence Road and Aurora Avenue, June 2. Juvenile, 16, underage consumption at Lawrence Road and Aurora Avenue, June 2. Teonn L. Barfield, 27, 4199 Chandler St., possession of marijuana at 7044 Colerain Ave., June 3. Jacques A. Redden, 41, 2886 Harrison Ave., forgery and receiving stolen property at 6582 Glenway Ave., June 6.

Arrests/citations

Two guns stolen from Arms and Accessories at 3400 Harrison Ave., June 5.

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Vehicle scratched with key at 3966 Delmar Ave., June 7. Window broken on vehicle at Everett Avenue and Weaver's Alley, June 1.

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Purse and contents stolen from vehicle at 4109 North Bend Road, June 4. Victim had a credit card opened in their name without permission at 3624 Westwood Northern Blvd. No. 48, June 5. Two bags full of unknown merchandise stolen from Goodwill at 3980 North Bend Road, June 6. Apple iPod and keys stolen from vehicle at 3984 Glenmore Ave., June 8. Plastic cover removed from vehicle's outside mirror at 3519 St. Martins Place, June 5. Wallet and contents stolen from vehicle at 3923 Davis Ave., May 28. Window operation switch stolen from vehicle at 3608 Westwood Northern Blvd. No. 62, June 3. Car stereo stolen from vehicle at 3616 Westwood Northern Blvd. No. 59, June 3.

Wooden bleacher seats broken and defaced with graffiti at Cheviot Fieldhouse at 3729 Robb Ave., June 2.

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GREEN TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Brandon T. Trauthwein, 18, 492 Hibernia Drive, theft at 6251 Glenway Ave., May 30. Jerrel D. Roberson, 20, 8232 W. Galbraith Road, possession of marijuana at Eastbound Interstate 74, May 30. Juvenile, 17, domestic violence and criminal trespass at 5924 West Fork Road, May 30. Leroy Bishop, 52, 2250 Park Ave., theft at 3690 Werk Road, May 31. Michael Bennett, 40, 7135 Leibel Road, domestic violence at 7135 Leibel Road, May 31. Chad Williams, 38, 1107 E. Southport Road, child endangerment and operating vehicle under the influence at Westbound I-74, June 1. Cameron G. Widget, 24, 221 E. Rochelle St., disorderly conduct at 6320 Glenway Ave., June 1. Marian N. Bonds, 23, 3321 Glenway

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Several safes, lawn mower, table saw

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Carl Sparks, 79, Cleves, died June 8. He worked for the city of Cincinnati and the Hamilton County Park District. Survived by children Irene Viltrakis, Robert Sparks, Ruth Verst; eight grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Betty Jo Sparks. Services were June 15 at Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to the Hamilton County Park District.

Breaking and entering

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QUILTING

and air compressor stolen from garage at 1376 Anderson Ferry Road, May 30. Lawn mower stolen from home's garage at 5194 Ralph Ave., June 2. Several hand tools and power tools stolen from home's garage at 2150 Townhill Drive, June 5. Window broken during attempted break in of home's garage at 1577 Pasadena Ave., June 6.

Carl Sparks

Camera, flashlight, miscellaneous paperwork and 150 CDs stolen from home at 5875 Northglen Road, May 31.

Suspect struck victim several times with fists at 5858 Bridgetown Road, June 5.

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The Community Press publish the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: • Cheviot: Chief David Voss, 661-2700 (days), 6612917 (evenings). • Cleves: Chief Bill Renner, 941-1212. • Cincinnati District 3: Capt. Kim Frey, 263-8300. • Green Township: Chief Bart West, 574-0007; vandalism hotline, 574-5323. • North Bend and Miami Township are patrolled by the Hamilton County: Sheriff Simon Leis, 825-1500.

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Juvenile, 17, disorderly conduct, June 2. Nancy D. Kotz, 45, 3301 Camvic Terrace No. 7, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest at 3301 Camvic Terrace No. 7, June 2. Juvenile, 17, criminal mischief, June 4. Juvenile, 16, criminal mischief, June 4. Jerret Foster, 23, 3430 Orchard, driving under suspension, June 5. Edward McNamara, 24, 14 View Drive, driving under suspension, June 6. Derrick Hillman, 30, 1035 Winfield Ave., driving under suspension, June 6. Daryle Brumfield, 28, 2431 Mustang Drive No. 21, driving under suspension, June 9. Juvenile, 16, criminal mischief at 3729 Robb Ave., June 5. Juvenile, 13, criminal mischief, June 5. Michael Zemene, 18, 3632 Janlin Court, disorderly conduct, June 8. Brandon Williams, 24, 2199 Grand Ave. No. 1, receiving stolen property, June 8. April Hunt, 18, 3000 Wardall Ave., complicity and endangering children at 3000 Wardall Ave., June 1. Juvenile, 15, robbery at 3000 Wardall Ave., June 1. Juvenile, 16, complicity and felonious assault at 3000 Wardall Ave., June 1. Juvenile, 16, complicity at 3000 Wardall Ave., June 1. Juvenile, 14, theft at 3754 Darwin Ave., June 4.

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