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Vintner brings home 10 medals By Kurt Backscheider

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Joe Henke goes to great lengths to produce wine that brings out the best flavors of the grapes he uses. His dedication and passion for making wine has paid off. The longtime Westwood resident, who owns Henke Wine in Westwood with his wife, Joan, entered 10 of his wines in the 2009 Ohio Wine Competition and received medals for all 10. “For a small winery, that’s really great,” he said. “It really helps the 10 to 12 hours you work each day feel worthwhile.” Henke Wine’s 2008 Riesling, a slowly fermented German-style white wine, received the Concordance Gold medal and was named the overall Best of Show at the Ohio competition. Winning awards is nothing new for the west-side vintner. His Norton wine was named the best red wine in Ohio at the 2007 competition, and again in 2008. “Lightning did strike twice,” Henke said. “Our Riesling won Best of Show this year, so to be the best for three years running is a tremendous feat.” His wines have also won medals at international wine competitions in California, New York and Indiana. Henke said he began making wine in 1973 after his brother-in-

Henke’s other medalists

In addition to winning the Double Gold/Concordance Gold medal and overall Best of Show with his 2008 Riesling at the 2009 Ohio Wine Competition, Joe Henke also received medals for nine other wines. Henke’s Norton wine, 2007 cabernet franc and 2007 Vendange A Trois all received gold medals. Silver medals were awarded to the west-side winery for its 2007 reserve cabernet sauvignon, 2008 vidal blanc and 2008 cellar blush. Henke Wine received bronze medals for its 2007 merlot, 2008 Vin De Rouge and 2006 sparkling chardonnay. law sent him a batch to try on a whim. “It was a hobby that got out of control,” he said. “My love and passion for making wine escalated from there.” He and his wife established the winery commercially in 1996 after years of encouragement from other professional vintners who affirmed he was producing premium wines. Henke Wine’s first winery was located in Winton Place, but their restaurant and winery has operated in the former Window Garden restaurant at the corner of Harrison and Epworth avenues since 2001. Henke said all his wines, of which there are 15 varieties, are made on site in the cellar, and he strives to use Ohio grapes.

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Joe Henke’s 2008 Riesling, a German-style white wine, was named the overall Best in Show at the 2009 Ohio Wine Competition. In past years, Henke has won awards for producing the best red wine. “It is our mission to represent Ohio wine as a world class wine region,” he said. Each year the winery produces more than 4,000 gallons of wine, bottling about 1,700 cases of wine.

Proposed Hampton Inn pending county vote Cincinnati News Service A new Hampton Inn may be coming to the 5400 block of Rybolt Road in Green Township. The project is contingent on Hamilton County Commissioners' approval of a zoning modification that will allow the building to be taller and larger than now allowed. The vote is scheduled July 1. If approved, this would be the second new hotel built in that area this year. The Holiday Inn Express – formerly the Imperial House hotel – recently opened at 5505 Rybolt Road. The hotels are among several new projects to pop up in the area around Rybolt Road and Harrison Road in the past few years. The realignment of Rybolt Road to ease congestion is also opening up more space for development. The 86-room, five-story, 57,308 square-foot Hampton Inn would be built on 2.07 acres on the west side of Rybolt Road between Ruwes Oak Drive and

Jennifer Lynn Drive. Several residents of a neighboring condominium complex spoke against the zoning issue at a public hearing Wednesday. They think the hotel is too close to their homes and its windows face the windows in their complex. Many signed a petition opposing it. "It will be very intrusive" said resident Mary Gordon. Another called the plan "traumatic" Project representatives said because of the slope of the site there is no other way to situate the hotel. Extreme efforts have been made to minimize the impact including cutting into the hillside to place the building at a lower elevation and adding trees to buffer the area between the condominiums, said Mark Davis, coowner of HiFive Development Services. The Regional Planning Commission, Rural Zoning Commission and Green Township Trustees have already approved the hotel request.

Henke encourages people who have yet to visit his winery to stop by, grab a seat and sip and savor the variety of Henke Wine flavors. “We have some great things right here in Westwood,” he said.

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Miami Heights Elementary School first-grader Sean Deerwester spreads grass seed on the field behind the school during the Miami Heights Safari Day. The first-graders spent their last day of school participating in a variety of animalthemed and earthfriendly activities. KURT BACKSCHEIDER/ STAFF

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Junior carriers in business for themselves By Jordan Kellogg jkellogg@communitpress.com

Nick Seiler gets a little slice of independence every Wednesday when he delivers the Western Hills Press to his neighbors. Seiler, 15, has been a junior newspaper carrier for The Community Press for two years. “It’s one of the bigger parts that I like about it because I can earn my own money,” he said. Seiler is one of about 890 junior carriers who deliver The Community Press

newspapers to residents of the west side of Cincinnati every week. There are also 1,560 junior carriers who deliver Community Press and Community Recorder newspapers to residents of the east side of Hamilton County and Northern Kentucky. The Community Press and Recorder is currently recruiting carriers for the program. “Junior carriers are vital to the success of our newspapers,” said Circulation Manager Sharon Schachleiter.

“The newspaper represents the combined effort of many people and thousands of dollars to produce, but none of that matters until the carrier has delivered it to the customer.” Each week, the carriers receive stacks of papers that they’re responsible for stuffing into bags. They then hit the streets in their communities to deliver the bundles. Once a month, carriers ask their customers for $2.50 for the service they’ve received. Carriers earn 50 percent

of the collections, as well as tips, and are eligible for bonus points based on how many collections they achieve over their goal. The bonus points are redeemed for gift certificates to local stores and attractions like Kings Island and The Beach. “Junior carriers are in business for themselves, a business where dozens of people rely on them to get out important information from their communities” said Schachleiter. “Carriers learn some valuable business skills that

help them gain experience for their future such as responsibility, public relation skills, salesmanship, dependability, and money management.” For Seiler, who picked up the route from his older brother, it’s also about getting out and meeting people. “You get to be outside, walk around a bit meeting people, your neighbors, getting to know them better,” he said. “It’s fun.” For more information about the program, call 853-6277.

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Nick Seiler delivers the Western Hills Press in his neighborhood. He said he enjoys being outside and meeting his neighbors.

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Cheviot officials are working with the owners of the Black Sheep Bar & Grill and nearby residents to address complaints neighbors have lodged regarding loud and unruly bar patrons. North Bend Road resident Mike Goebel said he and his neighbors have complained to the city on several occasions about the problems caused by some of the intoxicated individuals who leave the bar. “Everybody rants and raves,” he said. “The drunks are loud, they urinate in our yards, and vandalize property. It’s really a big problem.” Cheviot Ward 1 Councilman Ryan Zech said he’s met with the residents and the bar owners to discuss the issues and find a solution for both parties. “The serious problems have calmed down,” he said. “We’re doing the best we can to accommodate the residents and work with the business owners. Our hope is to get the situation as close to normal as possible so everyone can be happy.” Scott Scherpenberg, one of the bar’s owners who has been working with Zech and the residents, did no return phone calls for comment. Cheviot Police Chief David Voss said the department has a folder full of

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The owners of the Black Sheep Bar & Grill, 3807 North Bend Road, have been working with Cheviot officials and area residents to address complaints and issues neighbors raised about disorderly bar patrons. incident reports associated with the bar. People who have misbehaved after leaving the bar have been cited for offenses ranging from disorderly conduct and public intoxication to assault. “When we catch people in the act we charge them or cite them,” he said. “I think what really makes the neighbors mad is that most of the problems happen late at night.” Zech said the bar owners have been very cooperative in meeting with him and the neighbors and working to alleviate the problems. Voss agreed the bar owners are doing what they can. “We presented the owners a list of issues we wanted them to address, and explained that we were willing to go as far as needed if they did not comply,” Zech

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said. “We started seeing results in the first couple of weeks.” He said the Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputies the bar owners hire for security are now making arrests and issuing citations. Zech said the bar had been hiring deputies for a while, but until recently the officers didn’t arrest people because the county couldn’t pay the deputies overtime for court appearances. Zech said the bar owners have agreed to pay for any overtime the deputies require to appear in court, and the deputies are no longer reluctant to write citations or arrest people. Cheviot police officers are stepping up patrols in the area as well, he said. Zech said the city is also looking into instituting parking restrictions on the residential streets near the bar to keep loud and disorderly people off those streets, but parking limitations will be difficult for North Bend Road, which is zoned as a business district. “Many of the neighbors’ complaints have been addressed,” Zech said. “We’ll probably never solve 100 percent of the issues, but it will continue to be a work in progress.” Goebel said it would be nice to have peaceful nights of sleep on Fridays and Saturdays. “The city says they’re working on it,” he said. “But it’s a bad situation.”

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I-74 cameras may help during rush hour traffic By Katie Hull khull@communitypress.com

Drivers will have an ally on their way into work – new cameras and dynamic message signs along Interstate 74. The ARTIMIS traffic system began expanding coverage in July 2008. Nine new cameras are being installed along Interstate 74, between Montana Avenue and

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Rybolt/Harrison Avenue exits. Before this expansion, the ARTIMIS cameras did not monitor traffic west of Montana Avenue. “We have 125 cameras all over the city, and we did not have any coverage on I74, so we wanted to expand out to the west,” said Jon Milesky, ARTIMIS project program manager. With the cameras, three dynamic message signs also will be installed, which will be similar to the one at Montana Avenue on I-74, said Milesky. The signs provide mes-

sages about traffic updates and emergency notices. The messages, which are brief to avoid distraction, appear when drivers need to be informed of significant accidents, construction or heavy congestion. The cameras and dynamic message signs will help ARTIMIS monitor traffic so they can divert drivers to alternate routes. Expanding the system will benefit drivers coming from Harrison and Lawrenceburg, Ind. For example, the system can notify those drivers and

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Get a taste of the Greek culture at the 35th annual Panegyri Festival June 2628 at the Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 7000 Winton Road. The festival has new hours this year from 5-11 p.m. Friday, June 26; 3-11 p.m. Saturday, June 27; and 1-8 p.m. Sunday, June 28. Admission is $2 per person and children ages 5 and younger are free. There also is free parking and shuttle service from St. Xavier High School, 600 North Bend Road. Shuttle service is available beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday with continuous service during festival hours. “Experiencing the culture of Greece is one of the biggest things for me at our festival,” said Melanie McNulty, a festival volunteer. She said folks can enjoy

a gyro or honey coated baklava while watching traditional Greek dancing and listening to bouzouki music. The menu also includes souvlaki, which is cuts of pork tenderloin grilled on an open fire, Greek chicken, lamb and mousaka, which is a traditional favorite of layered potatoes, eggplant, sautéed beef topped with a béchamel sauce. The dance performances begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Two dance groups, the Spartans and the Hellenic dancers, will teach festivalgoers the wedding dance following the scheduled dance performances. There also will be games and raffles with grand prizes of $3,500 or a trip to Greece, and a new Pontiac Solstice or Harley-Davidson Road King or $25,000 in cash. For more information call 591-0030.

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A city of Cincinnati zoning examiner denied Cincinnati Public Schools' request to build an addition onto the eastern side of the historic Westwood School for the second time June 9. Steven Kurtz agreed with the Westwood Civic Association and other historic con-

servationists, who argued the addition is obtrusive and would disrupt the streetscape on Harrison Avenue. Neighbors in the immediate area had sided with CPS. CPS already was denied zoning approval in March, but Kurtz had to rehear the issue after a City Council committee – which hears

appeals on zoning matters for school-owned property – said the original hearing was improperly publicized. Previously, CPS officials have said that denial of its expansion plans could lead them to abandon the site altogether. District spokeswoman Janet Walsh said Tuesday they have not decided whether to appeal.

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Fifth-graders Ellen Garbsch and Katie Schweinberg check out the book fair selection.

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Second-grader Celia Nusekabel reads at the book fair on Wear Your Pajamas to School Day.

When production wrapped up on the St. Aloysius Gonzaga School Spring Book Fair, the support of students, volunteers and customers helped make this year’s movie-themed book fair a success. The sale raised more than $3,500 with the profits earmarked to support the school library. In addition, a gift basket raffle held during the sale generated $540 for

the One for Books campaign sponsored by Scholastic Books. Scholastic is matching the funds raised by St. Al’s to send books to three nonprofit child-focused organizations: National Center for Family Literacy, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and Kids in Distressed Situations Inc. “Be a STAR at the Book Fair” was the theme of the spring event,

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which was held in conjunction with Right-to-Read Week. The week included a Wear Your Pajamas to School Day and competitions between classrooms, which decorated their doors in popular movie themes. All students were given reading goals and those meeting their goals were rewarded with a movie and popcorn after the book fair.

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Basketball tournament

St. Jude School seventh- and eighth-graders, along with principal Bob Huber and teachers Pat Goedde and Doug Pelzel, recently celebrated the final games of the annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Each year, in an attempt to bring students together who might not normally compete together, interested students are randomly chosen to be on teams and participate in games during lunch recess. The final game of the tournament is played in the school gym and the winners get to cut down and keep the net. The 2009 winners in the ladies’ division are seventh-grader Lindsey Schumann, eighth-grader Emily Davis, team captain, and seventh-grader Julia Kennedy.

Posing with a cut-out of Marley from “Marley & Me” are second-graders David Bauer, Dylan Johnson and Austin Weightman.

Chelsea Ferguson has received a thirdyear Distinguished Scholar Award from Muskingum College. The award recognizes students whose academic performance is outstanding. They are limited to students ranking in the top 5 percent of their class. Students who earn the award for four years have their name engraved on a bronze plaque. • Kelsey Eilers has received the George and Jean Schooley Phi Alpha Theta Prize in History at Muskingum College. The prize is awarded to a senior history student in honor of Muskingum alumnus and high school history teacher. • Jana Eilerman has been inducted into Lambda Sigma at Muskingum College. Lambda Sigma is a national honor society for second-year students that is dedicated to fostering leadership, scholarship, fellowship and the spirit of service. • Xavier University held its 17th annual All Honors Day. Local students receiving awards: • Guy Beck received the Kumpf Marketing Award. Beck is a senior majoring in marketing. The Walter A. Kumpf Marketing Award was established by Karl and Neil Kumpf in memory of their father and his commitment to business education. It is presented to a student outstanding in academic achievement, character and community service. • Rebecca Clark received the track Athletic Director’s Award, the Achieving Seniors Award and the Paul L. O’Connor, S.J. Award. Clark is a senior majoring in special education. The Athletic Director’s Award is given to students actively participating on each team who, after at least one semester, have maintained a cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 to 3.49 on a 4.0 scale. The Achieving Seniors Award is given to those seniors who have participated in an NCAA Division I sport for four years and who, after completion of seven full semesters, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The Paul L. O’Connor, S.J., Award is named after Xavier University’s 29th president and given to a senior student-athlete who best exemplifies the ideal of XU based upon academic and athletic excellence. • Michael Franke received the swimming Dean’s Award, four faculty nominations, the Kohlhepp Top Team Scholars Award and the Academic Excellence Award. Franke is a sophomore in the Philosophy, Politics and the Public honors program. The Dean’s Award is given to student-athletes who actively participate on their team and have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The faculty nomination is based on recommendations of the faculty of those students who exhibit various characteristics of scholarship, including a representative GPA. All recommendations are reviewed by a special subcommittee. The Kohlhepp Top Team Scholars Award is given to students on each team who have attained the highest cumulative GPA, with a minimum of 3.0, after completing at least three full semesters at Xavier. The Academic Excellence Award is given to students on each team who have maintained a cumulative grade-point average of 3.67 or higher after completing at least three full semesters. • Kyle Isaack received the Gold X-Key Achievement Award. Isaack is a junior majoring in electronic media. The award recognizes students’ co-curricular involvement and contributions to the Xavier community. Junior and senior students are eligible for this Gold Key Award based upon the breadth of their campus involvement and academic achievement. • Alison Johnson received the swimming faculty nomination. Johnson is a junior majoring in marketing. The faculty nomination is based on faculty recommendations of those students who exhibit various characteristics of scholarship, including a representative GPA. All recommendations are reviewed by a special subcommittee. • Daniel Magness received the track Dean’s Award faculty nomination and the Achieving Seniors Award. Magness is a senior majoring in biology. The Dean’s Award is given to student-athletes who actively participate on their team and have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The Achieving Seniors Award is given to seniors who have participated in an NCAA Division I sport for four years and who, after completion of seven full semesters, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. • Matthew Mellon received the Gold X-Key Achievement Award and the Dorothy Day Medal

of Honor. Mellon is a senior majoring in history. The Gold X-Key Achievement Award recognizes students’ co-curricular involvement and contributions to the Xavier community. Junior and senior students are eligible for the award based upon the breadth of their campus involvement and academic achievement. The Dorothy Day Medal of Honor, named for the co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, is awarded to a student or faculty/administrator who has excelled in pursuing the Jesuit ideal of service in faith and promotion of justice. Those recognized seek to live out scriptural values by actively practicing their faith in the service of those in need, who have persevered in social service, and have sought to address the causes of suffering through social analysis and efforts toward structural changes. • Misty Mercurio received the Helmes Liberal Arts Award. Mercurio is a senior majoring in liberal arts The award is presented to a senior completing the liberal arts degree with highest academic distinction. • Matthew Niehaus received the Xavier Service Fellows Award. Niehaus is a senior majoring in natural sciences. The Xavier Service Fellows Award is a medal given to graduating seniors who have maintained high academic achievement while giving four years of community service as participants in the Service Fellows program. • Lauren Nutini received the soccer Athletic Director’s Award faculty nomination. Nutini is a junior majoring in criminal justice. The athletic director’s award is given to students on each team who, after at least one semester, have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.25-3.49 on a 4.0 scale. The faculty nomination is based on recommendations of the faculty of those students who exhibit various characteristics of scholarship, including a representative GPA. All recommendations are reviewed by a special subcommittee. • William O’Conner received the baseball Dean’s Award, a faculty nomination and the Achieving Seniors Award. O’Conner is a senior majoring in finance. The Dean’s Award is given to student-athletes who actively participate on their team and have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The Achieving Seniors Award is given to seniors who have participated in an NCAA Division I sport for four years and who, after completion of seven full semesters, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. • Cleves resident Daniel Parsley received the Urmston Family Peace Studies Scholarship. Parsley is a sophomore majoring in music and international studies. The Urmston Family Peace Studies Scholarship is granted to the peace studies student best demonstrating academic excellence in the peace studies minor and integrating peace studies into extracurricular activities. • Amanda Rieger received the Dumler Philosophy Award. Rieger is a senior majoring in philosophy and theology. The Martin G. Dumler Philosophy Award was established by the late Martin G. Dumler and is presented to a student excelling in the study of philosophy. • Sara Schmidt received the soccer Athletic Director’s Award and the Achieving Seniors Award. Schmidt is a senior majoring in management. The Athletic Director’s Award is given to students actively participating on each team who, after at least one semester, have maintained a cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 to 3.49 on a 4.0 scale. The Achieving Seniors Award is given to those seniors who have participated in an NCAA Division I sport for four years and who, after completion of seven full semesters, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. • Daniel Thaler received the track Dean’s Award and a faculty nomination. Thaler is a freshman majoring in business. The Dean’s Award is given to student-athletes who actively participate on their team and have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher. • Ryan Ulmer received the track faculty nomination. Ulmer is a sophomore majoring in finance. The faculty nomination is based on recommendations of the faculty of those students who exhibit various characteristics of scholarship, including a representative GPA. All recommendations are reviewed by a special subcommittee. • Elizabeth Wagner received the Gold XKey Achievement Award. Wagner is a senior majoring in liberal arts. The Gold X-Key Achievement Award recognizes students’ cocurricular involvement and contributions to the Xavier community. Junior and senior students are eligible for the award based upon the breadth of their campus involvement and academic achievement.

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Pictured from front left are champions Diana Odhiambo, Carmen Brown, Jordan Jones and Raelyn Klusmeyer; second row, JeKia Lee, Khalil Auguste, Donna Odhiambo, Hope Dehner, Moriah Coman, Aaron Brown, Raven Hines, teacher Cathy Cepress, teacher Dwayne DuBois, Savannah Mary, Drew Taylor, Kyria Williams and Kiyah Auguste.

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Seventeen students from Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy’s Armleder Campus recently competed in the Minorities in Math, Science and Engineering Academic Bowl at the University of Cincinnati, bringing home a championship. The students, all fifththrough eighth-graders, were quizzed in areas including math, science, geography, English and world history. Under the guidance of M2SE advisors and Armleder teachers Cathy Cepress and Dwayne DuBois, Armleder’s teams squared off against students from across Cincinnati. Since CHCA fielded the only intermediate division

teams (fifth and sixth grades) in the competition, the two Armleder groups (Moriah Coman of Bond Hill, Raven Hines of Evanston, Je’Kia Lee of Forest Park, Savannah Mary of Norwood and Drew Taylor of Lincoln Heights vs. Khalil Auguste of Evanston, Aaron Brown of Blue Ash, Victor Green of Bond Hill and Izaac Rains of Norwood) competed against seventhand eighthgraders in the middle school division. Also facing off in the middle school division were seventh- and eighth-grade students Kiyah Auguste of Evanston, Hope Dehner of Cheviot, Donna Odhiambo of Cheviot and Kyria

Williams of Bond Hill as Team A, and Carmen Brown of Blue Ash, Jordan Jones of North College Hill, Raelyn Klusmeyer of Silverton and Diana Odhaimbo of Cheviot as Team B. In the final, Team B defeated a team from Mount Healthy by a score of 28 to 24 to become academic bowl champions. M2SE is a Cincinnatibased consortium of school districts, industry, higher education and community organizations. The group’s mission is to significantly increase the number of students of color who are motivated, prepared for and enter mathematics, science, engineering and technology career fields.

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Of 1.5 million students across the country who take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, 50,000 meet the requirements to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program. Six Mother of Mercy High School students are part of that 50,000 for the 2010 program. Pictured from front left are Adrienne Bussard, Elaine Simpson and Mallory Workman, all of Green Township; second row, Hannah Zimmerman of Westwood, Chelsea Rosfeld of Cleves and Alison Stevens of Green Township.

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The only thing worse than mandatory 6 a.m. workouts is mandatory 5 a.m. workouts. But that is what Sean Teepen – and only Sean Teepen – had to endure in the summer of 2008. “We changed our summer conditioning time to 6 a.m. last summer,” Oak Hills High School head soccer coach John Mirizzi said. “But Sean had a full-time job he had to be at.” Teepen, who worked at Sterling Cut Glass, would get up at 4:30 a.m. to make it to conditioning by 5 a.m.. By doing his workout an hour earlier, Teepen ensured that he wouldn’t be late for his job. “It was pretty rough, but you do what you got to do,” he said. When the rest of his Highlanders’ teammates stumbled in at the regularly scheduled time, Teepen was finishing his exercises and getting ready for a full day of work. “Sean was our captain,” Mirizzi said. “Anything I asked him to do, he did. Him coming in early to do his workout showed tremendous leadership.” Sacrifices such as this is likely one reason why Teepen was named the Western Hills Press and Delhi/Price Hill Press Sportsman of the Year. Twenty-six Community Press winners among 13 ballots received this honor; athletes were nominated online, and the winners were determined by online voting. More than 89,000 total votes were cast. “I just tried to play hard and give 100 percent in what I did,” Teepen said. “It feels good all my hard work has paid off.”

Scouting Report Sean Teepen

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Recent Oak Hills High School graduate Sean Teepen, center, was named the Western Hills Press and Delhi/Price Hill Press Sportsman of the Year. He is flanked by his mother, Jenny, and his father, Rick.

Sean Teepen’s Favorites

Food: Pizza Book: “Lord of the Rings” Movie: “Dumb and Dumber” Sport to play: Soccer Sport to watch: Soccer Relaxing activity: Playing guitar Athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo Hero: My older brother, Keith Pre-game routine: Listening to music Favorite Artist: John Mayer Best advice ever received: What more have you done? Most people don’t know this about me, but: I can ride a unicycle. In five years, I will be: Graduated from college Teepen, who earned first-team all-league honors as a senior, will play soccer next year for the University of Charleston. “He’s one of those kids who’s all about helping the other kids on the team,” said Jenny, his mother.

“We’re pretty proud of him.” Teepen also fared well in the classroom, maintaining a 3.58 GPA. “When he puts his mind to something, he excels,” said Rick, his father. “If he’s into it, he’s good at it.” One thing that Teepen is into is music. He played in the Oak Hills jazz band and is also an avid guitar player. He and another recent Highlander grad, Mike Hager, have showcased their acoustic skills at various local venues. “His older brother really motivated him,” Jenny said of her son. That brother, Keith, played soccer at Oak Hills until his senior year before deciding to go the musical route and focus on piano. “Keith had a big influence on Sean, and I think Sean likes to make him happy,” Jenny said. Teepen, however, plans to keep soccer a priority. He has enjoyed much success while playing for his club team, Cincinnati United Pre-

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Sean Teepen, who earned first-team all-league honors as a senior for Oak Hills, also played club soccer for Cincinnati United Premier. He will play soccer at the University of Charleston. mier, and hopes his good play will carry over into college. “I want to get playing time (at Charleston) and get in there and make an impact,” he said. For Jenny and Rick, however, seeing their son in anything other than a Highlander uniform won’t be easy. “I just love west-side high school sports,” said Jenny, who graduated from Western Hills. “It’s hard for me to see him leave because he’s my baby.” “I’ll miss seeing him progress and growing in his skills,” Rick added. Teepen, who plans to major in interior design, admitted that departing Oak Hills won’t be easy

• Will major in interior design and play soccer for the University of Charleston • Earned first-team all-league honors as a senior at Oak Hills • Maintained a 3.58 GPA • Was a member of the Oak Hills Jazz Band • Is an avid guitar player and performs locally

Also on the ballot: Casey Brannon, Oak Hills, football Adam Brown, Woodward (Delhi resident), football Mike Hager, Oak Hills, baseball Ryan Hart, LaSalle, soccer Mark Miller, Elder, football Erich Vogelsang, Elder, football and basketball for him, either. “I’ll miss all the guys I played with,” he said. Teepen is also grateful for the support his parents have given him, particularly during his college search. Jenny and Rick, meanwhile, were more than happy to help. “Sean put a lot of time into soccer,” Rick said. “He’s made us proud.”

Apel beats odds with hard work By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

This was arguably the worst case of reverse senioritis ever. During the last months of her high school career – a time when exerting as little effort as possible is the modus operandi – Paige Apel got serious. Not that she wasn’t already. The soccer goalie extraordinaire earned first-team all-league and first-team all-city honors for Seton High School as a senior. But when spring sprung, so did Apel’s desire to take up another sport – track. “I was always interested in it,” she said. In junior high, Apel threw shot put and discus at Holy Family, but she had to decide between track and soccer once she enrolled at Seton. “Track would have interfered

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Paige Apel earned first-team all-league and allcity honors at goalie as a senior. She will play soccer for Shawnee State University next season.

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Paige Apel, the 2009 Western Hills Press and Delhi/Price Hill Press Sportswoman of the Year, with her parents Teresa and Rob. with club soccer,” said Teresa, Apel’s mother. “But this year she said she wanted to do (track), and her club team (Ohio Elite) said they would work around it.” So here was a typical day for Apel: Go to school, go to track practice, go to club soccer practice, go to goalie training, come home at 11 p.m., do homework for an hour (maybe), go to bed, get up at 4 a.m. and finish – or in some cases, start – homework. And then? Repeat. “She has a strong work ethic,” Teresa said. That strong work ethic is likely one reason why Apel was voted the Western Hills Press and Delhi/Price Hill Press Sportswoman of the Year as part of 26 winners among 13 Community Press ballots. Athletes were nominated online, with winners being determined by online voting. More than 89,000 total votes were cast. While Apel enjoyed her time in track, soccer is her true love. “She’s the player who was always willing to put in extra work to make herself and her team bet-

ter,” head soccer coach Mollie Harloff said. “She was never satisfied.” It’s certainly paying off now; Apel, who is 5-3, will play soccer next year for Shawnee State University. “I’m happy that I found a college and a coach who didn’t look at my height,” she said. “They looked at my ability.” Apel certainly has that. As a sophomore, she played for Cincinnati United Premier and didn’t allow a goal all season. “After one of her games at Seton senior year, an opposing coach came up to her and said, ‘You are really underestimated because of your size. You’re a great athlete, and you played a great game.’ Even refs would make comments like that to her.” Those comments mean a great deal to Apel, whose passion for the sport has never been an issue. “She loves the game,” said Rob, her father. “She was the kind of kid who would be pacing by the door waiting to go to practice an hour before it was time to leave.”

Food: Fall-Off-The-Bone Legendary Ribs and mashed potatoes with cream gravy from Texas Road House. Cheesecake for dessert. Book: “Animal Farm” Movie: “The Big Green” Sport to play: Soccer Sport to Watch: Soccer Place to shop: Soccer Village Athlete: Hope Solo Hero: Hope Solo Pre-game routine: Listening to music Favorite Artist: Taylor Swift Relaxing activity: Dance Dance Revolution Best advice ever received: When you’re not practicing, someone else is. Most people don’t know this about me, but: I have a temper. In five years, I will be: Hopefully an athletic director and back at Seton

Her drive spilled over into other areas. While at Seton, Apel maintained a high GPA – including a 3.8 as a senior. “We always told her, ‘There’s academics and sports, and you’re not going to have one without the other,’” Teresa said. Apel, a member of Art Club, Spanish Club and Spirit Club, was also involved with Sisters of Charity and Habitat for Humanity. Earlier this year, she was a guest speaker at Holy Family. “I think she was a little nervous at first, but I told her she had a lot to offer and could make a difference in kids’ lives,” Teresa said. “A lot of times, little kids would come up to her and say, 'Are you Seton's goalie?' I think she realized that there are kids who look up to high school athletes.” And don’t think that Apel’s work ethic has slowed during the summer. During the day, she works as a character at Kings Island – Cosmo from The Fairly OddParents

Scouting Report Paige Apel

• Will play soccer for Shawnee State University • First-Team All-GGCL and FirstTeam All-City as a senior • Won Coach’s Award in soccer and track • Plays club soccer for Ohio Elite • Was a member of Art Club, Spanish Club and Spirit Club • Involved with Sisters of Charity and Habitat for Humanity • Won the Southwest Athletic Academic Award • Works at Kings Island and Texas Roadhouse

Also on the ballot: Bailey Arnold, Seton, golf Asia Dillingham, Western Hills, volleyball and basketball Erika Leonard, Mother of Mercy, softball Alexis Kaine, Oak Hills, swimming Amanda Philpot, Mother of Mercy, volleyball Brooklyne Ridder, Oak Hills, track and cross country Maggie Schad, Mother of Mercy, golf and lacrosse Stephanie Vorherr, Mother of Mercy, volleyball – before working the evening shift at Texas Roadhouse, where she will remain employed during college. Apel, who plans to major in sports management, hopes to one day return to Seton as a coach or athletic director. “It’s important for kids and athletes to really love what they do,” she said. “You have to have a passion for the sport.”

Sports and recreation

June 24, 2009

Wrestler Scales a LaRosa finalist An Elder wrestler is one of six finalists for the male LaRosa’s High School MVP of the Year. Orlando Scales, who will wrestle at Notre Dame College in South Euclid, Ohio, this winter, is Scales the nation’s No. 1 ranked wrestler in his weight class. Scales the five other area athletes – Joe Albers of Moeller High School, Denicos Allen of Hamilton High School, Bo Cordell of Indian Hill High School, Luke Maile of Covington Catholic High School and Orlando Williams of Princeton High School – will find out Sunday, June 28, who is selected for this year’s award. The Elder graduate is an All-American wrestler who was ranked as the No. 1 high school wrestler in the USA in the 215-pound weight class in bother freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, a very rare feat. He was 87-0 in the last two years of his high school career, and this year won his

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Elder graduate Orlando Scales, shown winning a match in the 2009 Ohio state wrestling championships, is one of six finalists in the male LaRosa’s High School MVP of the Year” award this year. second straight Ohio state Division I championship, the only two-time state wrestling champ in Elder history. His honors are numerous, including being named Greater Catholic League and Cincinnati Wrestler of the Year, and first team all-state. Also an outstanding defensive football player, Scales helped the Panthers to the Ohio runner-up title and was named first team allGCL South, first team all-city,

first team Southwest Ohio district and special mention all-Ohio. “Orlando is a kid that comes along only a couple of times in a coach’s lifetime,” his wrestler coach Dick McCoy said. Also at the June 28 ceremonies, five great area athletes from the past and two legendary prep coaches will be inducted into the Buddy LaRosa’s High School Sports Hall of Fame. The new LaRosa’s Hall of Fame inductees are:

• Stan Arnzen, Newport High School, class of 1935 • Doug Bockenstette, La Salle High School, class of 1994 • Alison Fealey, St. Ursula High School, class of 1995 • Joe Fredrick, Greenhills High School, Class of 1986 • Ahmed Plummer, Wyoming High School, class of 1995 • Coach Jim Engel, TaftCAPE-St. Ursula-St. Xavier High Schools, 1981-current, and • Coach Steve Klonne, Moeller-McNicholas High Schools, 1982-current. The male and female winners of the High School MVP of the Year Award will be announced at the annual Buddy LaRosa’s Sports Hall of Fame Banquet Sunday, June 28, in ceremonies at the WCET studios in Cincinnati. Inaugurated in 1986, the LaRosa’s Male and Female MVPs of the Year awards are the oldest on-going awards given annually in Greater Cincinnati to honor outstanding high school athletic achievement. The athletes were nominated by area high schools, fans and coaches.

St. Vincent de Paul collecting at churches The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will host Clean Out and Donate Weekends in June to collect criticallyneeded household items, furniture and clothing at several Greater Cincinnati churches. The truck will at: A SVDP truck will be onsite Saturdays and Sundays at the following parishes: • St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Bridgetown on Saturday

and Sunday, June 27 and 28. The truck will be attended before and after Sunday church services for donorconvenience – donor tax receipts will be available. The economic downturn is creating a record need for furniture, household items, and clothing while reducing the quantity of items being donated. “It is a life-changing

experience to go into someone’s home and see the family eating in shifts because they don’t have enough plates for everyone. Even worse, many have no kitchen table. They can’t even sit together as a family for a meal,” said Liz Carter, executive director, St. Vincent de Paul. St. Vincent de Paul members visit needy families and offer assistance, regardless

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BRIEFLY Ridder named finalist for LaRosa’s MVP

Oak Hills’ Brooklyne Ridder was one of six local high school athletes named as a finalist for the LaRosa’s Female “High School MVP of the Year” award. The winner will be announced Sunday, June 28, during ceremonies for the annual Buddy LaRosa’s Sports Hall of Fame Banquet at the WCET studios in Cincinnati. Inaugurated in 1986, the LaRosa’s Male and Female MVPs of the Year awards are

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Department of Natural Resources. Residents who live near Mount Airy Forest have complained about deer coming into their yards and destroying landscaping. Officials say having too many deer in parks can eventually destroy the parks' foliage. Approved hunters would have to have passed a state hunter education course, be licensed to hunt in Ohio, attend a park board orientation course and pass a park board shooting qualifications test. Approved hunters, chosen through a lottery system, would be assigned specific locations where they could shoot. The only animal to be hunted would be whitetail deer. Hunters could take as many deer as allowed by state regulations. The park board has approved the change. The city still prohibits discharging a firearm in a city park.

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The 2008 Cincinnati Steam GLSCL Champions proudly announce their 4th season in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League at Western Hills High School. Sunday, June 28 vs. Stark County Terriers Double Header @ 2:05 p.m.

★ Kids Free Day — Free admission for kids 12 and under. ★ Champions Grille Wing Day — 35 cent wings all day ★ Win Tide for Year — Tide is the ofﬁcial laundry detergent of the Cincinnati Steam - courtesy of P&G ★ Games and Prizes between games

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Thursday, July 9 vs. Grand Lake Mariners @ 7:05 Wednesday, July 15 - GLSCL All-Star Game Mark Your Calendars for the GLSCL All-Star Game on July 15 at Western Hills High School!

Thursday, July 2 vs. Lima Locos Double Header @ 5:05 p.m. ★ Dog Days of Summer — 50 cent hot dogs ★ Reds Rally Pack ★ Win Tide for Year — Tide is the ofﬁcial laundry detergent of the Cincinnati Steam - courtesy of P&G ★ Fuzzy the Balloonatic ★ Frisbee Give Away to 1st 100 fans — fans receive a Steam Frisbee and participate in a special Frisbee contest between games to win prizes ★ Games and Prizes between games

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$1.00 Hot Dogs, Promotions and Giveaways, Field of Dreams, Youth Baseball Night, Merry Go Clowns, etc., Contests. Have your birthday party or group party at a Steam game. See Cincinnatisteam.com for more info.

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Summer safety for your pet Do not leave pets in the car

When the temperature is in the high 70s and greater, a parked car quickly becomes unbearably hot inside within minutes, even in the shade and even with the windows left open a few inches. If the car is parked in the sun, the inside temperature can quickly reach 160 degrees. In just five minutes, the temperature inside a car even with the windows cracked can reach 100 degrees or more. In just 10 minutes, the temperature inside a car can reach 120 degrees or more. If you see a dog alone in a parked car on a hot day, go into

the store and ask the manager to page the owner. If this is unsuccessful, call the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or the police to free the dog. Once freed, if the dog is suffering, apply the following first aid: Get him into the shade, pour cool (not cold) water on him or use cool towels to gradually lower body temperature. Give him cool water or ice cubes to lick. Take him to a veterinarian immediately for a thorough examination.

Lawn safety

Summer is often a time when people fertilize their lawns and

House bill will give election accountability Now more than ever, the people of Ohio are calling for their state leaders to be upfront with respect to all legislative actions, and I am absolutely committed to ensuring such accountability. As your representative for the 30th House District and ranking Republican member on the House Elections and Ethics Committee, I have been working on your behalf as an advocate for accountability in our elections financial disclosure laws. I recently helped pass House Bill 5 from the Ohio House, which closes a huge loophole in our election and financial disclosure law regarding transition accounts. Transition accounts are funds that are used to help pay the costs of inauguration ceremonies after a statewide official is elected but before they take office. Suffice it to say, there have been recent abuses of these accounts because they have not been regulated in the same manner as other campaign related accounts. As a co-sponsor of this bill, I vigorously supported the legislation in committee and on the House floor, because it is important to keep Ohio’s elections process fair and open. House Bill 5, if passed by the Ohio Senate and signed by the governor, will bring these accounts in line with traditional campaign finance laws. It would also impose regulatory standards over accounts by requiring the Ohio Secretary of State to study donation statements and report any violations with the Ohio Elections Commission. Transition accounts are to be short-term investments established only after the officeholder has been elected or appointed and would expire after 120 days. Additionally, the bill limits transition fund contributions for the governor or lieutenant gov-

CH@TROOM Last week’s questions

What features would you like to see included in a health care reform plan? “I would like to see some dental coverage included since that is a serious issue for many people.” B.N. “For a health care reform plan, the biggest feature I would like to see is the government not in it!!! I have yet to be impressed with the success versus cost of any government program (the jury is still out regarding NASA).” D.K.

Do you think township, city and village employees should live in the jurisdiction’s boundaries? Why? Why not?

ernor to $10,000 and to $2,500 for other elected officials. Candidates are prohibited from using transition funds for personal use, and any unused Bob funds must be Mecklenborg donated to charior returned Community ties to the contribuPress guest tors. columnist On May 13, I motioned to favorably pass House Bill 5 from the House Elections and Ethics Committee. This bipartisan issue promotes the best interest of all Ohioans and ensures that state business and elections are conducted with the high ethical standards the people of Ohio should expect of their elected officials. It is absolutely necessary that we finally shed some light on these commonly used transition accounts and open them up for examination by the public. Currently we have no clear records of their existence or usage, and the people of Ohio deserve much better than this. If passed by the Senate, this bill will establish muchneeded oversight in campaign and election funding. As House Bill 5 undergoes further consideration in the Senate, I will continue to speak out for transparency and accountability in government on your behalf. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (614) 466-8258 or by mail at Representative Robert Mecklenborg, 77 S. High St., 11th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215-6111. Republican Bob Mecklenborg is the state representative for the 30th House District.

Next question What do you think of Duke Energy’s plans to build a nuclear power plant in Piketon? What concerns do you have, if any? 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. “Employees of townships, cities and villages would have a vested interest if they lived there, but that doesn't exclude them from doing just as good of a job.” D.K. “As for living in the jurisdiction you work in, how can one really know what is going on in the district if they live miles away.” L.S.

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work in their gardens. But beware: plant food, fertilizer and insecticides can be fatal if your pet ingests them. Many plants produce toxic substances in sufficient amounts to cause harmful effects in animals. Some of these common plants include: azalea, daffodil, foxglove, hens and chicks, hyacinth, hydrangea, most lilies, morning glory, tulip and wisteria. For a complete list of poisonous plants, visit www.earthclinic.com/Pets/poisonous_plants. Remember, cocoa mulch contains the same ingredients in chocolate that can be deadly to

• Cats sweat through their paws. • Dogs have sweat glands on their noses and pads of their paws. • Both dogs and cats can get sunburned. • Rabbits do not sweat at all and cannot handle direct sunlight. dogs.

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Don’t take your pets to crowded summer events such as concerts or fairs. The loud noises, crowds and heat can be stressful and dangerous for pets. For your pet’s well being, leave him at home. Be especially aware of these threats during holidays, such as the Fourth of July. Glenway Animal Hospital will

Diane have an open Zdelar-Bush house from noon to 3 p.m. Community Saturday, June Press guest 20. Come and columnist see how we take the best care of your pets, meet our staff and have questions answered plus freebies and a raffle too! Diane Zdelar-Bush is a registered veterinary technician with Glenway Animal Hospital.

A look at Cheviot’s inner workings This is the second in a series of articles to acquaint Cheviot residents with the inner workings of Cheviot city government and to encourage residents to attend council/committee meetings and/or become otherwise involved in city and community activities. The treasurer, Charlie Norman, is in charge of the city’s finances and is elected to serve a four-year term. He oversees all money coming in and going out of the city of Cheviot. He is required to keep the city of Cheviot, Hamilton County, and the state of Ohio informed on how much money the city brings in and how much it spends. The Treasurer makes sure that the city operates with-in the established budget. He works with the Auditor, safety-service director and City Council as well as other departments to keep the city financially well. The auditor, Theresa CiolinoKlein, accounts for all the city’s finances and is elected to serve a four-year term. She handles the individual financial transactions however large or small for each account within the overall budget, where the treasurer oversees the budget as a whole. The auditor makes sure that purchases made with the city’s

money are appropriate and that they do not exceed the limits established by the annual budget. The tax commissioner, Greg Debbie Nolan, oversees McKinney the city’s tax Community office and is by the Press guest appointed auditor. He sets columnist policy and oversees the staff of the city tax office. The tax office collects taxes from the residents and businesses within Cheviot. The tax commissioner also investigates cases of tax fraud. The maintenance foreman, Tom Braun, oversees the Cheviot Maintenance Department and the Cheviot Public Works Department and is appointed by the safetyservice director. He arranges the work schedules for the maintenance and public works employees. He also makes sure that the employees are doing the tasks assigned to them, maintains equipment, and oversees maintenance of the parks, roads, and city owned property. The building commissioner, Bill

The tax commissioner, Greg Nolan, oversees the city’s tax office and is appointed by the auditor. He sets policy and oversees the staff of the city tax office. Spurling, is in charge of the Building and Zoning Department for the city of Cheviot and is appointed by the mayor. He recommends building code laws to the City Council. He also oversees the staff of the Building and Zoning Department. The Building and Zoning Department makes sure that current and new buildings in Cheviot are safe and free from design defects. Please join us at the next council meeting or check the Web site for committee meetings which may interest you. If you are unable to attend the meetings, feel free to e-mail any member of council or the administration with your concerns. Deborah McKinney is president of Cheviot city Council. You can e-mail her at dmckinney@cheviot.org.

Water Works sets drinking water standard At Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW), we continue to achieve our mission of providing a plentiful supply of the highest quality drinking water and outstanding services to our customers. Our annual Safe Drinking Water Report highlights our extensive water quality monitoring and state-of-the-art treatment process. GCWW performs more than 600 water quality tests each day to ensure high quality water. We are proud that Cincinnati water met or exceeded all state and national health standards in 2008, as it always has. Greater Cincinnati Water Works uses full-scale granular activated carbon (GAC) treatment with onsite reactivation. This method is cited in studies as being extremely effective in removing harmful substances. Diagrams of our treatment processes are contained in the Safe Drinking Water Report. There are new plans to improve this already highly successful water treatment. In 2009 and 2010, GCWW will be installing ultraviolet (UV) disinfection treatment technology at the Richard Miller Treatment Plant. Greater Cincinnati Water Works’ current treatment process of sand filtration coupled with granular activated carbon treat-

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ment serves as an excellent treatment barrier. This, combined with UV disinfection, will provide a true multi-barrier treatment. David Rager Greater CincinWater Community nati Works will be Press guest the first water columnist utility in the country to use sand filtration followed by granular activated carbon treatment and then UV. The addition of UV disinfection parallels the cutting edge research and implementation of our current GAC treatment process. When granular activated carbon treatment was researched, it was found to be the best technology available to remove contaminants in the Ohio River. Today’s research shows that UV disinfection is an optimum technology to address our concerns in an economical way. The U.S. EPA has identified UV disinfection as one of the Best Available Technologies against certain contaminants. The Ohio River and Great Miami Aquifer supply our source water. The Safe Drinking Water

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Report contains a map of our service area and, by looking at the report, customers can tell where their water comes from. Source waters are environmentally sensitive. The best way to ensure safe water at the tap is to keep our source waters clean. Greater Cincinnati Water Works is a municipally owned utility providing 136 million gallons of water a day. Greater Cincinnati Water Works currently serves the entire city of Cincinnati, most of Hamilton County, the city of Mason, and parts of Butler and Warren counties, and Boone County in Kentucky. The Safe Drinking Water Report is included in customers’ utility bills from April through June to let customers know about their drinking water and how it compares to national standards. To look at the report, go to www.cincinnati-oh.gov/gcww or call 591-7700 to get printed copies. People served by other water utilities will also receive reports on water quality from their water provider. Customers may check water bills or ask their landlords if they are not sure which utility provides their water. David E. Rager is Director of Greater Cincinnati Water Works.

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Junior lauded for exceptional service Andrew Brunsman, a junior majoring in communications at the College of Mount St. Joseph, was awarded the Dave Scharfenberger Community Service Award during the Celebration of Teaching and Learning Day. The award is presented annually to a student who has demonstrated exceptional service to the College and the Greater Cincinnati area. On campus, Brunsman served as president of the Mount St. Joseph Honors Senate and as a member of the Student Athletic Advisory Council’s board. He has worked at a variety of nonprofit organizations in the Cincinnati area, including serving as a tutor for Santa Maria Community Services, a guide for the Cincinnati Museum Center’s “Bodies: the Exhibition,” and as a volunteer at Our Daily Bread in Over-The-Rhine, accounting for over 180 hours of service. “My service journey has

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Delhi Middle School art teacher Susan Lawrence gives Alaina Vinson praise for her mask. Sixth-graders created the masks and put them on display at Perk on the Pike.

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College of Mount St. Joseph students Jennifer Utz, left, and Jennifer McClure arrange the masks Delhi Middle School sixthgraders made for viewing by Perk on the Pike clientele. The two Mount students spent the last semester working with students to create the works of art.

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An outdoor Summer Concert will be 6-9 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Cleves Presbyterian Church, 25 E. State Road, in Cleves. Bring lawn chair to listen to Strings of Hope performing. Also entertaining the crowd will be Dr. Smart Magic; and there will be face painting and children’s activities. Food will be sold by the American Legion. It’s all free. Call 941-1670.

Dancing to freedom

A Freedom is Not Free Dance will be 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, June 27, at American Legion Post 534 Chambers-Hautman-Budde, 4618 River Road. The dance costs $15 and includes beer, chips, soft drinks, pretzels and music from DJ. there will be a splitthe-pot and raffle. The dance proceeds benefit the erection of sixth wall to the Wall of Honor Monument. The dance is presented by Delhi Veterans Association. Reservations are recommended. Call 535-1833.

Celebrating the west

It’s back, taking over Harrison Avenue again.

This year’s WestFest will be 1 p.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, June 27, and 1 p.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, June 28, along Harrison in the heart of Cheviot. The usual suspects will be back – food, beer garden, pickle eating contest, two stages of music with local bands. Also returning is the Cheviot Sports Tavern Car Show on Sunday. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The show is open to all cars and trophies will be awarded. Cost to register a car is $15. The rides will cost the same as last year – $3 – and there will be a $10 bracelet special on the rides from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. each day. The proceeds fro the festival will benefit the CheviotWestwood Community Association’s neighborhood service projects and its scholarship program. For more information, call 389-9378.

Band flea market

Oak Hills Band Association will have a flea market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at Oak Hills High School, 3200 Ebenezer Road. There will be concessions available. The proceeds benefit the association. Rain or shine. Call 598-8350.

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A class of Delhi Middle School sixth-graders recently learned to make emotions an art form. Teaching the 26 students just how to make the emotional masks were two College of Mount St. Joseph art students Jackie McClure and Jennifer Utz. They were assigned to Delhi’s art teacher Susan Lawrence for the semester. The idea was to communicate internal feelings in a visual way using lots of color and imagination. “It was so messy it was great,” said Alaina Vinson. “I picked joy for my emotion because I’m happy all the time.” Her smiling face, along with her classmates, were exhibited at Perk on the Pike, lining the coffee shop walls

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with happiness, sadness, anger and a tear-shaped shame face. “I was inspired by masks I’d seen in Japan,” said McClure, a Mount junior and Covedale resident.

“The students were so excited about the project,” Lawrence said. “And they always enjoy when we have the college students in the classroom.

Join us Friday for ‘chat party’ The chat this Friday, June Hey moms, you’re invit26, will be from 9 p.m. to mided to a party Friday night. night. At the end, we’ll draw There’ll be lively conversation, laughs and even Karen for 10 winners of tickets each to cocktails if you’re in the Gutiérrez two see “Mamma Mia!” mood. The best part: You don’t managing at the Aronoff Cenneed a baby sitter or a new editor ter for the Performing Arts opening outfit. The festivities all take cincinnati.momslikeme.com night, July 14. place online, at CincyMomsTickets to this LikeMe.com. fun musical, featurEvery few weeks or so ing the greatest hits on Friday nights, we start a of ABBA, are $70, discussion on the site that so this giveaway is a great opportuniwe call our Friday Night Chat Party. Everyone jumps in to chat about ty to see a top-rated show. We’ll be having another chat party anything and everything in a faston the following Friday, July 3, for paced, often silly way. On a recent Friday, for instance, another 10 “Mamma Mia!” winners. We hope you’ll join us, as we love chat-party topics ranged from bra shopping to Zac Efron to babies fight- new people. To find instructions for the chat party, please go to Momsing bedtimes. In total, there were 759 posts made LikeMe.com/cincycontests. About 7,000 women in Cincinnati in our chat party that night. To add some excitement, we give and Northern Kentucky visit our site away movie or show tickets after the each day. The great thing about our chats is chat is over. Everyone who participated in the that you get to “meet” other moms chat is automatically entered in the and discover what you have in comticket drawing, and the more you post mon, before trying to meet anyone in in the chat, the greater your chances person. We often see moms joining our site to win.

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And the Hot Dads are … Winner of the Hot Dads voting was Joe Yunger of Taylor Mill. Winner of the random drawing was Mike Templin of Colerain Township. They will be throwing the first pitch at baseball games downtown July 27 and 28. To see all 180 Hot Dad submissions, go to www. MomsLikeMe.com/cincyphotos and immediately trying to set up playdates in real-life. This doesn’t work all that well, because our members like to get to know people first through conversation on the site – it helps everyone feel more comfortable. For more on how to get started on CincyMomsLikeMe.com, please visit our basic instructions and welcome message at MomsLikeMe.com/cincywelcome. We look forward to “seeing” you on Friday! Karen Gutiérrez is managing editor of CincyMomsLikeMe.com. Reach her at Cincinnati@momslikeme.com, and follow local mom topics on Twitter.com/1cincymom.

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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.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Everybody’s Backyard Picnic Concert, 68:30 p.m., Wilson Commons Park, 2951 Bodley Ave. Presented by Cincinnati Park Board. 352-4080. West End.

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WestFest, 1-11 p.m., Downtown Cheviot, Harrison Avenue. Food, beer garden, pickle eating contest, music on two stages, “kidz zone,” games, rides and arts and crafts. Bracelet special from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. is $10. Presented by city of Cheviot. Through June 28. 3899378. Cheviot.

FOOD & DRINK

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

Western Hills AARP Chapter 3690 Monthly Meeting, 12:30 p.m., Westwood United Methodist Church, 3460 Epworth Ave. New members welcome. 574-3352. Westwood. F R I D A Y, J U N E 2 6

ART EXHIBITS

Alumni Excellence Exhibition, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, 2444314. Delhi Township.

FOOD & DRINK

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

MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK

Woodwind Steel, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Drew’s on the River, 4333 River Road. 4511157. Riverside.

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Juke Daddies, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. 251-7977. Riverside. S A T U R D A Y, J U N E 2 7

BENEFITS

Freedom is Not Free Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, American Legion Post 534 ChambersHautman-Budde, 4618 River Road. Includes beer, chips, soft drinks, pretzels and music from DJ. Split-the-pot and raffle. Benefits erection of sixth wall to the Wall of Honor Monument. $15. Reservations recommended. Presented by Delhi Veterans Association. 535-1833. Riverside.

CIVIC

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.

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.

SPECIAL EVENTS LITERARY - LIBRARIES

Anime Club, 3 p.m., Miami Township Branch Library, 8 N. Miami Ave. Anime movies, drawings and munchies. Ages 12-18. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6050. Miami Township.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Tales to Tails, 2 p.m., Monfort Heights Branch Library, 3825 West Fork Road. Read aloud to a certified therapy dog. Ages 6-12. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4472. Monfort Heights.

MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK Woodwind Steel, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Drew’s on the River, 451-1157. Riverside.

MUSIC - RELIGIOUS

Beer Tasting, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Bigg’s, 5025 Delhi Road. With Gregg of Premium Beverage. Three samples with snacks. 354-1700. Delhi Township.

HISTORIC SITES

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

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SENIOR CITIZENS

WestFest, 1-10 p.m., Downtown Cheviot, Bracelet special from 1 p.m.-5 p.m., $10. 389-9378. Cheviot.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Karaoke with Sean, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Main Entrance Restaurant and Lounge, 5132 Delhi Ave. 451-1414. Delhi Township. Comedy Show, 7-10 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. Presented by Disability Awareness Coalition Inc. Through July 23. 423-339-7115. Riverside.

FESTIVALS

Outdoor Summer Concert, 6-9 p.m., Cleves Presbyterian Church, 25 East State Road. Bring lawn chair. Strings of Hope performing. Dr. Smart Magic performing magic, free face painting and children’s activities. Food sold by the American Legion. Free. 941-1670. Cleves.

MUSIC - ROCK

Campus Mob, 10 p.m., J Taps Sports Bar and Grill, 6441 Glenway Ave. Cover band. Free. 574-9777. Green Township.

NATURE

Tree I.D., 10-11:30 a.m., Rapid Run Park, 4450 Rapid Run Road. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Park Board. 861-3435. West Price Hill.

RECREATION

Cheviot Sports Tavern Car Show, 9 a.m., Cheviot Sports Tavern, 3613 Harrison Ave. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to all cars. Trophies awarded. Part of WestFest. $15 car registration fee. Presented by Cheviot Westwood Community Association. 661-9464. Cheviot. M O N D A Y, J U N E 2 9

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, 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. Family-to-Family Education Program, 68:30 p.m., Price Hill Recreation Center, 959 Hawthorne Ave. Continues through Sept. 14. For family and friends of people diagnosed with a serious mental illness. Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness of Hamilton County. 351-3500. East Price Hill.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Humana Healthy Kids Zone, 3 p.m., Price Hill Branch Library, 3215 Warsaw Ave. Learn about health, nutrition and fitness. Includes visits with the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Discover Health! mobile health program, yoga programs for kids, African dance lessons and more. Includes snacks. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6900. East Price Hill.

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

SUMMER CAMP SPORTS

Martial Arts Summer Camp, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Club MMA, 1270 Ebenezer Road. Daily through July 3. Ages 8-12. Martial arts, games, crafts, water play and more. $110. Registration required. Presented by Club MMA, LLC. 941-2582. Delhi Township. Gamble-Nippert YMCA Sports Camps: FitKids, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and 1-4 p.m., Gamble-Nippert YMCA, 3159 Montana Ave. Daily through July 3. Half-day participants do not swim. Develop athletic skills and learn the value of teamwork. Ages 6-12. $164, $124 members; half day: $75, $65 members. Registration required. 661-1105. Westwood.

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

Nature Camp, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Fernbank Park, 60 Thornton Ave. Daily through July 2. No camp July 3. Nature games, hikes and crafts. Includes camp T-shirt. Ages K-12. $50; $40 Cincinnati residents. Registration required. Presented by Cincinnati Park Board. 321-6208. Sayler Park. Preschool Discovery Mornings, 10 a.m.noon, Fernbank Park, 60 Thornton Ave. Continues daily 9:45-11:45 a.m. through July 2. Outdoor, hands-on, nature fun. Must be toilet trained. Ages 3 1/2 to 5. $30, $25 Cincinnati residents. Registration required. Presented by Cincinnati Park Board. 321-6208. Sayler Park.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Ashtanga Yoga, 5:45 p.m., Miami Heights Elementary, 7670 Bridgetown Road, cafeteria. 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

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.

EDUCATION

Cruisin’ the Pike, 4 p.m., Kroger Enright, 960 Enright Ave., parking lot. Free. Presented by Fast Eddie’s Grill. 979-4328. East Price Hill.

Flea Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Oak Hills High School, 3200 Ebenezer Road. Includes concessions. Benefits Oak Hills Band Association. Rain or shine. Presented by Oak Hills Band Association. 598-8350. Green Township.

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This year’s WestFest is 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 27, and 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 28, in downtown Cheviot. There is a bracelet special ($10) from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. both days. There will be food, a beer garden, pickle eating contest, music on two stages, “kidz zone,” games, rides and arts and crafts. For more information, call 389-9378.

SUMMER CAMP YMCA

Gamble-Nippert YMCA Traditional Day Camp: Holiday Hullabaloo, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Gamble-Nippert YMCA, 3159 Montana Ave. Daily through July 3. Arts and crafts, swimming, weekly themed activities, field trips and more. Ages 6-12 (age 5 if kindergarten graduate). Pre-camps open 6:30 a.m.; post-camps close 6 p.m. $139, $109 members; $10 each weekly pre- or postcamps. Registration required. 661-1105. Westwood.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Talk-Act-Listen-Konnect, 6:30-8 p.m., The Women’s Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave. T.A.L.K. is a weekly program focused on what it means to be a woman today. Weekly participation not mandatory. 471-4673, ext. 17. West Price Hill. T U E S D A Y, J U N E 3 0

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LITERARY - CRAFTS

Kids’ Craft Club, 6:30 p.m., Miami Township Branch Library, 8 N. Miami Ave. Ages 6-12. Free. Registration required. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6900. Miami Township.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Bob Cushing, 8 p.m.-midnight, Main Entrance Restaurant and Lounge, 5132 Delhi Ave. 451-1414. Delhi Township.

MUSIC - KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Karaoke and DJ Night, 9:30 p.m., Knotty Pine, 6947 Cheviot Road. 741-3900. White Oak.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Grief Support Group, 7 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 3628 Boudinot Ave. Open to anyone who has experienced significant loss. Pastor Eric Linthicum, facilitator. Free. 661-5166. Westwood.

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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.

AUDITIONS

The 2009-10 Season, 6:45-9:30 p.m., Westwood Town Hall Recreation Center, 7779962. Westwood.

COMMUNITY DANCE

Line Dancing, 7-11 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. 251-7977. Riverside.

EXERCISE CLASSES

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

FARMERS MARKET

Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 3241 Fiddler’s Green Road. Apples, peaches, plums, pears and vegetables. 574-0663. Green Township.

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 CRAFTS

Teen Craft Club, 2 p.m., Miami Township Branch Library, 8 N. Miami Ave. Ages 12-18. Duct tape wallet. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6900. Miami Township.

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.

AUDITIONS

The 2009-10 Season, 6:45-9:30 p.m., Westwood Town Hall Recreation Center, 3017 Harrison Ave. Cold readings from script. Bring three copies of headshot and résumé if available. Bring rehearsal conflicts two months before each show opening. Production dates: “Lend Me a Tenor” Oct. 9-17; “Comic Potential” March 5-13; “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” April 30-May 8. Presented by Drama Workshop. 777-9962. Westwood. Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra, 7:309:30 p.m., Seton High School, 3901 Glenway Ave., Seton Performance Hall. Seeking string players. Presented by Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra. 941-8956. West Price Hill.

COMMUNITY DANCE

Bop Club, 7-11 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. Oldies and swing music. Dance lessons except last Tuesday of month. $3, members free. 251-7977. Riverside.

DANCE CLASSES

PROVIDED New Kids on the Block perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave. Performing with them are Jesse McCartney and Jabbawockeez. Tickets are $87, $67. Call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Line Dance Class, 10-11 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.

PROVIDED “Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys” comes to the Aronoff Center Friday-Sunday, June 26-28. It is based on the Nickelodeon cartoon. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15-$35. Call 800-982-2787 or visit www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/cincinnati.

Life

June 24, 2009

A summertime reflection on human sexuality Roman philosophy shows otherwise. In the “Phaedo,” P l a t o declared, “It Father Lou seems that Guntzelman so long as are alive, Perspectives we we shall continue closest to knowledge if we avoid as much as we can all contact and association with the body unless absolutely necessary.” Aristotle was particularly critical of the pleasures of touch and taste. Western beliefs and church attitudes about sex were especially influenced by Stoicism. Stoics took a stern view of sexual pleasure. Mastery of the mind should be maintained even in marriage. It is wrong to lust after another man’s wife, and equally wrong to lust after one’s own wife. Augustine thought “for a couple to copulate for any purpose other than procreation was debauchery.” St. Paul, influenced by Hellenism, saw marriage as a concession to human weakness.

Summertime offers a visual smorgasbord of the human body. Warm air, less clothing, swimming, jogging and sunbathing draw attention and create sexual interest. Regardless of season, our culture celebrates the human body on stage, screen, TV and fashion. Immature and exaggerated as it may be, our focus on the body is a moving away from a centuries-long appraisal of negativity. The body for so long was seen as a prison for the spirit. Some earlier religions and philosophies believed that the best thing that could happen is when we die and are released from our bodies. Now we hold that there is a wholesome unity between body and soul. Our bodies are honorable and essential components of being human. A healthy and spiritual understanding of human sexuality has not had good allies. Many moderns think that sexual restrictiveness is the result of Christianity and that the ancients were free of them. Quite the contrary. A perusal of Greek and

Since the 1960s, we have been blundering and stumbling toward a more mature and wholesome attitude toward human sexuality. We’re certainly not there yet. A misuse of sex still lies at the heart of many social and psychological problems: rape, incest, pornography, abortion, pedophilia, even casual hooking-up and friends with benefits are all Exhibit A in evidence against a wholesome integration of sexuality into our lives. It’s as though since the 1960s we have made progress from a negative childish attitude toward sex, and have now arrived at a collective adolescent stage where narcissism and indulgence reign – but still not a responsible appreciation and use. Years ago Fulton Sheen wrote, “Sex is the most psychosomatic of human functions. There is nothing else in which body and soul, finite and infinite, flesh and spirit are so closely intertwined. When sex and love are allowed to link the two, peace and joy result. When flesh and spirit are divorced,

and sex is sought alone, boredom and ennui result.” Where are the men who will help in sexuality’s integration? In “Adam’s Return,” Father Richard Rohr, O.F.M., writes, “The most loving men I have met, the most generous to society and to life, are usually men who also have a lusty sense of life, beauty, pleasure, and sex – but they have very realistic expectations of them. Smaller pleasures become a stairway and an invitation to higher ones … They offer a first taste but then create a taste for something more and something higher. This is the necessary training of the lover archetype.” Such men respect sex, women and God’s gifts. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

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United Way using social media for fundraising United Way of Greater Cincinnati is turning to an online-based fundraising campaign, the Give 5 – Diaper Drive, as a way to buy 100,000 diapers and help local families cope with the economic crisis. The Give 5 – Diaper Drive is a social media-driven effort that supports United Way's top two priorities – helping children succeed and families attain financial stability. The campaign will help local community service agencies that are experiencing a shortage of diapers to distribute to clients. As of Wednesday May 20, donors have contributed enough money to buy 13,700 diapers. “This campaign strives to help those families struggling with job loss and other financial challenges and leaning on human services for the first time in their lives,” says Rob Reifsnyder, president and CEO, United Way of Greater Cincinnati. The Give 5 – Diaper Drive asks people to contribute five dollars and then pass on the message to five

friends through Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, other social media venues, and email. People interested in contributing to the diaper drive can make their donations at www.uwgc.org/Give5. “This viral campaign is a new approach for our organization, and it offers a way to reach out to people who may not already be involved with United Way,” says Mike Baker, manager of strategic resources and public policy, United Way. “This effort gives contributors an opportunity to advocate for families in need by letting them pass on the word to their friends.” The average monthly cost of diapers can be up to $60 – $100 depending on a child's age. Public assistance, including food stamps, doesn't pay for diapers, and local agency partners are not receiving adequate diaper donations to meet clients' needs. United Way will work with agency partners to distribute the diapers to families in need in Greater Cincinnati.

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‘Orange’ you glad Rita tried again? As I write this column, I’m waiting on clone No. 4 of the Orange Dreamsicle Cake like Fireside Restaurant in Georgetown, and a number of other restaurants’ versions, to cool so I can frost it. I’m taking it to Channel 19 for a live cooking demo tomorrow morning. I know Rob Williams and Sheila Gray, along with Frank Marzullo, Dan Romito and the rest of the crew will have the same reaction as everyone else I’ve tested it on – Delicious! After trying various ways to make it taste “right,” all I can tell you is this is as close as I’m ever going to get to this restaurant favorite. Even after eating all my mistakes, I still love the cake, and the topping even more. Now the restaurants usually make a two or three layer cake. I’m sure you can do that by adjusting the baking time downwards. I made mine in a 9-by-13 pan because it was easier, especially since my husband kept chiding me with “are you still fooling with that – isn’t it time to move on?” Easy for him to say.

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For Jerry, who wanted an extra special spicy sauce for his burgers. Mix 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons each olive oil and lemon juice. Add a scant 2 teaspoons puréed canned chipotle chiles in adobo, a teaspoon or so of garlic and a handful of chopped cilantro. Taste, add salt and add more garlic, lemon, etc. if needed.

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Last week I asked you for good pea recipes.

Newport’s Manyet’s bakery icing: Cindy Fessler said she hasn’t found an icing they like as well. Does anyone have a similar recipe? “My family was so disappointed when it closed,” she said. Like Skyline’s black bean and rice soup for BG: “I can’t seem to find anything even close to it. Can’t get enough of it.” Pelican Reef’s coleslaw: Shari Weber, an Anderson Township reader, loves this and wants to make it for her husband. “Something’s different in there and it’s so good,” she told me. Loveland’s Hitch’s, now closed, chicken salad: Reader Phil Jones says this can be purchased through Zapps Bar next to the old deli, but would like to make it at home. Like Ruby’s white macaroni: For Marella Holmes. Bugogi and spinach like Korean Riverside Restaurant, Covington: Sue Dreibelbis and her family love the bulgogi served there and her kids are crazy about the spinach. “My kids don’t eat many vegetables so I’m desperate to find the spinach recipe,” she said. If you’d like to see the ones fellow readers sent in, go to the Web version of my column at www.communitypress.com or call 513591-6163 and leave your name and address if you’d like one mailed to you. 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.

REAL ESTATE ADDYSTON

7800 Surreywood Drive: Sifri, Raja G. 4 to Saylor, Deron B. and Holly R.; $290,000.

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Westwood Northern Blvd.: Monfort Supply Co. to Leist, Jean C.; $189,000. 3304 Gamble Ave.: Ellis, Karim Tr. to Harkin Rentals LLC; $27,900. 3312 Augusta Ave.: Raby, Jeanne to Union Savings Bank; $42,000. 3521 Bruestle Ave.: Penn, Kenneth T. to Murphy, Christopher S.; $127,000. 3931 Lovell Ave.: Raby, Jeanne Reid to Union Savings Bank; $40,000.

CLEVES

104 Western Hill Drive: Krimmer, Joseph and Lisa to Kern, Nicholas A.; $90,000. 177 Symmes St.: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Drake, Timothy A.; $22,500.

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2824 Diehl Road: Callahan, Christopher M. and Lana M. to Silber, Gregory A. and Christopher A. Heil; $35,000. 2865 Welge Lane: La Salle Bank NA Tr. to Cavalieri, Sheryl L. and Robert G. Biehle; $144,900. 2865 Welge Lane: Kurre, Rob J. and Cynthia S. to La Salle Bank NA Tr.; $157,500. 3244 Milverton Court: Spiegel, Arthur M. and Lynn E. to Countrywide Home Loans; $204,000. 3386 Glenmont Lane: Amend, Sharon L. to Chapman, Patricia A. and Betty J. Gilbert; $138,000. 4300 Regency Ridge Court: Willen, Kathryn E. to Hammond, Marcia M.; $90,900. 5182 Eaglesnest Drive: Fannie Mae to King, Michael L.; $39,900. 5310 Muddy Creek Road: Fannie Mae to Nreis OH LLC; $32,000. 5310 Sidney Road: Fannie Mae to Nreis OH LLC; $32,000. 5333 North Bend Crossing : Koenig, Geraldine Tr. to Murphy, Kevin C. and Suzanne M. Whitmer; $125,000. 5534 Northpoint Drive: Sillies, Helen M. to Jester, Alan and Sara; $160,000. 5545 Woodhaven Drive: Riecke, Deana M. to Trefzger, Joseph F.; $132,500. 5667 Evelyn Road: MTGLQ to Summey, Victoria; $83,000. 5675 Antoninus Drive: Baker, Joseph

About real estate transfers

Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate. S. III to Stenger, Jerome E. Tr.; $147,500. 5903 North Glen Road: Reidel, Kenneth P. to Davis, Terry W. and Judith P.; $95,100. 5938 Harrison Ave.: Bank of New York Tr. to Singleton, Kayla; $49,000. 6646 Hearne Road: Thompson, Robert L. to Federal National Mortgage Association; $35,000. 7070 Ruwe’s Oak Drive: Bessler, Timothy S. and Vanessa L. to Bessler, Timothy S. and Vanessa L.; $22,503.

MIAMI TOWNSHIP

Doris Place: Bryan W. Schmidt Builders Inc. to Meyer, Paul J. and Candice L.; $282,588. 2731 Darke Court: Asalon, Kathleen L. to Aylward, Patrick T. Sr. and Stephanie K.; $195,000. 8033 Durango Green: Sowder and Sullivan Custom Homes Inc. to Wesley, William R. and Rose Marie; $350,000. 3062 Fiddlers Ridge Drive: Drew, John A. Jr. and Sheletha to Clott, Andrew and Geralee; $265,000. 7460 Fiddlers Trail Drive: Western Homes LLC to Lanter, Kelli N.; $282,000. 7800 Surreywood Drive: Sifri, Raja G. 4 to Saylor, Deron B. and Holly R.; $290,000. 7840 Surreywood Drive: Tepe, Mark A. and Carolyn M. to Ruehl, Matthew D. and Heather A.; $310,000. 8292 Bridgetown Road: Bennett, Jacklin to Morequity Inc.; $30,000. 9598 Brower Road: Rountree, Dan and Daniel J. Roundtree to Goddard, Bruce; $4,500.

NORTH BEND

Miami Avenue: Oculls Rental LLC to Hines, James; $55,000. Miami Avenue: Hines, James to Tisch Properties LLC; $120,000. Miami Avenue: Wayne Buildings LLC to Tisch Properties LLC; $110,000. 154 Miami Ave.: Oculls Rental LLC to Hines, James; $55,000. 154 Miami Ave.: Hines, James to Tisch Properties LLC; $120,000.

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U.S. Rep. Steve Driehaus (D-1st District) announced the U.S. Department of Labor will provide more than $1.1 million in YouthBuild grant funding for Greater Cincinnati. The YouthBuild grant program provides resources for education and training for young people across the country. Locally, the funding will support the Easter Seals Work Resource Center and the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency. “This smart investment will help equip disadvantaged youths in Greater Cincinnati with the skills needed to start building successful lives,” Driehaus said. “At the same time, this funding will put people to work across the region on projects to improve housing for low-income families.” The organizations will receive a total of $1,118,112 to provide job training and New Classes

The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., will present the Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre’s 28th annual summer musical, “Godspell,” Friday, July 24 through Sunday, Aug. 2. Based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, “Godspell” was one of the one of the monumental events in musical theater history. It presents a creative and inspiring view of Jesus, as his disciples re-enact the parables and scenes from Jesus’ life with joy, wit and energy. All shows start at 8 p.m., and there is an additional matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2.

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A section of Wesselman Road in Miami Township will remain closed until Friday, Aug. 28. Triton Services is performing sanitary sewer work for the Metropolitan Sewer District in the section of Wesselman Road between Buffalo Ridge Road and Zion Hill Road. The road has been closed since February. Construction was originally scheduled to wrap up in midJune, but the Hamilton County Engineer’s Office now expects the work to be finished by the end of August, as long as the weather cooperates. A detour is routed over Buffalo Ridge Road to Zion Road to Zion Hill Road and vice versa. Any problems or questions should be directed to Bob Stindt with Triton at 679-6800, or Harry Schmeusser with the county engineer’s office at 946-8430. For information on other projects, visit the engineer’s office at www.hamiltonco.org/engineer.

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Exhibit features Catholic women religious The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, along with 20 women religious congregations from greater Cincinnati, are featured in a nationally touring exhibit that celebrates the contribu-

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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal. The Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., will also host the traveling exhibit at a later date. The exhibit tells the story spanning three centuries of Catholic Sisters in America who served with compassion, dedication, determination and faith in education, health care, and social services. Sisters ministered as missionaries, serving the poor and marginalized. They embraced the tide of immigrants in the 18th and 19th centuries, welcoming all nationalities into neighborhoods, schools and parishes. Artifacts collected for the exhibit include the nurse’s bag used by Sister of Charity Anthony O’Connell during the Civil War, when she ministered to soldiers on both sides of the conflict, and the first medical license provided to a woman in New Mexico, issued to Sister of Charity Mary De Sales Leheney in 1901. The Women & Spirit exhibit displays numerous artifacts that have never before been on public display. Items assembled from more than 400 communities include traveling trunks, journals of immigration experiences, pioneering

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health care developments, diaries, samplers, musical instruments, clothing and more. “The exhibit was developed by the Leadership Council of Women Religious, an organization representing 60,000 women religious in the United States,” said Sister Barbara Hagedorn, president of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. The exhibit is significant for several reasons, Hagedorn said. “It tells the story of the lives and spirituality of women religious since the founding of our country. The local exhibit names some of the significant contributions of the communities in our area since the early 1800s. It coincides with important anniversary

Two of the local Sisters of Charity, Barbara Hagedorn (left) and Judith Metz, are in front of the local portion of a new traveling exhibit “Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America” on display at the Cincinnati Museum Center.

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The nurse’s bag used by Sister of Charity Anthony O’Connell during the Civil War, when she ministered to soldiers on both sides of the conflict, is among the artifacts on display at the “Women & Spirit, Catholic Sisters in America” exhibit at the Museum Center. celebrations of several congregations: The Sisters of Charity, 200 years; the Sisters of the Precious Blood, 175 years; The Sisters of Mercy and the Franciscan

Sisters of the Poor, 50 years. The fact that the exhibit tours in Cincinnati as we celebrate these important milestones in our history is a wonderful time for us. “The exhibit depicts the sisters as women of faith and courage; women who acted with ingenuity and managed with the little they had to begin ministries such as the Catholic school system in the United States, Catholic hospitals in Cincinnati and throughout the country and many social service agencies responding to emerging needs. Today that same legacy continues as the Sisters respond to the needs in parish ministry, ministry to immigrants and responding to human rights, just to name a few.”

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DEATHS Richard Clarence “Dick” Barnell, 78, died June 12. He was a truck driver. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, a church usher and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Archbishop Purcell Council 2798. Survived by wife Ruth SpinBarnell nenweber Barnell; children Barbara Schoener, Dan, Jim Barnell, Mary Johnston, Diane Lottman; grandchildren Sarah, Jason Schoener, Mariah Johnston, Mark, Denise Lottman, Shelby, Allison, Danny Barnell. Preceded in death by brother Donald Barnell. Services were June 16 at St. Teresa of Avila. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Teresa of Avila Memorial Fund, 1175 Overlook Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45238 or Knights of Columbus Measure Up Golf Tournament, 3621 Glenmore Ave., Cheviot, OH 45211.

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 greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by husband William Bley Bley, siblings Betsy Jo Brown, Jerome Braun. Services were June 10 at St. Antoninus. Arrangements by Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: Father Bieting Mission Center, 120 Chaplain Road, Louisa, KY 41230.

Gregory Brockhoff

Gregory L. Brockhoff, 56, Western Hills, died June 14. He was a 28-year veteran of the Cincinnati Police Department. Survived by wife Robin Brockhoff; children Melanie Greiner, Brad Brockhoff, Shellie Jungkunz; grand-

children Jack, Maggie Greiner, Luke Brockhoff; brother Steve Brockhoff. Services were June 18 at Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice Brockhoff of Cincinnati, c/o Bethesda Foundation, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597 or American Cancer Society, Hamilton County Unit, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

Mary Brunner

Mary M. Brunner, 87, died June 12. She was a seamstress for Fashion Frocks and Queen City Awning. She was a member of the YMCA Women’s Club, Cheviot Seniors and Missionary Sewing Circle at St. Peter & St. Paul United Church of Christ. Survived by seven nieces and nephews; many great- and greatgreat-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Joseph Brunner. Services were June 17 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.

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14. He was an inspector for Arab Pest Control. Survived by fiancée Linda Mattran; sister Kathy Cox; nieces and nephews Bobby, Danny, Kris, Becky, Natalie. Preceded in death by parents Dolores and Jerry Rickels. Services were June 17 at Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to the American Heart Association.

Cheryl Seitz

Cheryl L. Seitz, 47, Westwood, died June 13. She was a United Airlines flight attendant. Survived by mother Rose Seitz; sisters Sandra Amend, Nancy Seitz; many nieces and nephews, greatnieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father Phillip B. Seitz, brother Phillip K. Seitz. Services were June 19 at St. Catharine of Siena. Arrangements by B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home.

Dora Smalley

Dora Johnson Smalley, 85, died June 16. Survived by husband Calvin Smalley; children Sandy Sieve, Craig Smalley; grandchildren Shannon, Jeff, Scott, Amy; sisters Alice Wilder, Audrey Beerman, Dorothy Martin. Services were June 19 at the Mercy Franciscan at West Park Chapel. Arrangements by Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Mary Belle Wickman Hawk, 90, Miami Township, died June 15 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Survived by children Marlene Feirl, Paul, Carl, Jerry, Michael Hawk, Diane Hale; brother Robert Wickman; 21 grandchildren; many great- and great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Paul Hawk, siblings James, Jack, Don, Carl, Wm. “Bud” Wickman, Phyllis Stiles, Myla Bowman, Carol Bowman, Laura Breining. Services were June 18 at St. Joseph Church. Arrangements by Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family in care of Dennis George Funeral Home.

George Sundrup Jr.

George L. Sundrup Jr., 87, Green Township, died June 5. Survived by children Theresa “Terry” Hoeper, Mary Lou Slattery, George Sundrup III, Elaine Schumacher; grandchildren Chris, Kevin, Katie, Sundrup Erin, Maureen, Brian, Kim, Nick, Craig, Kelly, Amy, Maria; great-granddaughter Emma. Preceded in death by wife Helen Geers Sundrup, sister Lorraine Lobitz. Services were June 9 at St. James Church. Arrangements by Frederick Funeral Home. Memorials to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Eugene Vest

Eugene Ronald Vest, 68, Green Township, died June 16 at Mercy Hospital-Anderson Township. He was a parts consultant at Saturn Beechmont. Survived by children Christine, Cheryl, Ronald Vest; grandchildren Samantha Bruning, Aaron, Alyssa, Cody Vest, Danielle Quinn; sister Catherine Harper. Preceded in death by wife Judith Vest, siblings Alice Schrantz, Edward Vest. Services were June 23 at Our Lady Of Lourdes. Arrangements by

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Latonya Daughtery, 18, 5000 Winneste Ave., forgery, June 12. Jacqueline Goss, 54, 6534 Hearne Road No. 302, deception to obtain dangerous drug, June 16. Kenneth Hodges, 36, 3630 Mozart Ave. No. 4, domestic violence, June 10. Frank Hancock, 25, 3129 Spring Grove Ave., warrant, June 10. Daniel Stolz, 23, 6602 Hearne Road No. 45, disorderly conduct, menacing and possession of drugs at 3620 Harrison Ave., June 11. Jared Wingham, 20, 9205 Pulver Drive, warrant, June 11. Scott Higgins, 24, 4015 North Bend Road, disorderly conduct, June 11. Thomas Shaver, 23, 4015 North Bend Road, disorderly conduct, June 11. Juvenile, 16, curfew violation at 4320 Bridgetown Road, June 12. Juvenile, 17, curfew violation and drug paraphernalia at 4320 Bridgetown Road, June 12. William Appling, 24, 714 Riddle Road, warrant, June 12. James Quinn, 28, 964 Delhi Ave., warrant, June 12. Amanda Wheeler, 23, 208 Symmes, disorderly conduct, June 13. Kathleen Clark, 43, 11 Taylor Ave., disorderly conduct, June 13. Stefanie Patrick, 23, 219 Bassett St., disorderly conduct, June 13.

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Norbert Edwin Wendling, 87, Western Hills, died June 12. He was a credit manager for Fredrick Steel. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survived by wife Ruth Wendling; children Richard, James Wendling, Elaine Cordrey; sister Nancy White; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Joseph, Clara Wendling, siblings Roy Wendling, Ruth Reardon. Services were June 16 at Whitewater Crossing Christian Church. Arrangements by Gimp-Holt Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597 or Whitewater Crossing Christian Church, 5771 State Route 128, Cleves, OH 45002.

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From B7 Misti Insprucker, 23, 315 W. Porter No. 2, disorderly conduct, June 13. Ashley Maness, 23, 5302 Rawhide, disorderly conduct, June 13. Juvenile, 15, disorderly conduct, June 14. Mark Wolterman, 46, 3433 Cheviot Ave., disorderly conduct, June 14. Glenn T. Caminiti, 21, 5287 Anniston Drive, disorderly conduct at Glenmore Avenue, June 14. Scott Wiechert, 21, 342 Neeb Road, disorderly conduct, June 14. Jeremy Emig, 24, 6698 Fields Ertel, disorderly conduct at Glenmore Avenue, June 14. Joshua R. Ringhofer, 26, 3304 Glenmore Ave., disorderly conduct at Glenmore Avenue, June 14. Shawn Ellis, 31, 5333 Palm Lane, warrant, June 14. Shawn Hendricks, 21, No Address Listed, domestic violence, June 15.

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Three laptop computers, two Apple iPods, cell phone and money stolen from home at 3409 Gamble Ave., June 15. Laptop computer and seven rings stolen from home at 3638 Herbert Ave., June 12.

Criminal damaging

Vehicle spray-painted with graffiti and had two tires slashed at 3919 Harrison Ave., June 13.

Criminal mischief

Eggs thrown on sidewalk to home at 3742 Darwin Ave., June 9.

Theft

Glass table, carpet cleaner vacuum and two sweatshirts stolen from apartment complex laundry room at 3960 Glenmore Ave., June 12. GPS unit and money stolen from vehicle at 3922 Taft Ave., June 11. Gasoline stolen from United Dairy Farmers at 4109 North Bend Road, June 10.

CINCINNATI DISTRICT 3 Arrests/citations

Antonio Michael Townsend, born 1960, city or local ordinance violation, 6700 Whetsel Ave., June 6. Ashley Hunter, born 1987, theft under

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Due to a problem at the Regional Computer Center, some reports from the city of Cincinnati have not been sent to Community Press. We will publish the reports as soon as the problem is fixed and we received the reports again. $300, 2400 Harrison Ave., May 12. Billie Kay Jones, born 1978, theft under $300, 2300 Ferguson Rd., May 25. Brian Hatke, born 1981, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and possession of open flask, 3500 Craig Court, May 14. Britney Gary, born 1983, assault, 2200 Harrison Ave., June 13. Bruce Winstead, born 1960, telecommunication harassment, 2200 Harrison Ave., June 6. Christopher C. Watson, born 1964, violation of temporary protection order, 3000 Glenmore Ave., May 31. Christopher Donald Lotz, born 1967, theft under $300, 6100 Glenway Ave., May 27. Claire Sinclair, born 1984, aggravating menacing and disorderly conduct, 3000 McHenry Ave., June 13. Darlene D. Avery, born 1960, obstruction of official business, 2400 Harrison Ave., May 27. David Allen Grubbs, born 1960, theft under $300, 2300 Ferguson Rd., June 13. Debbie Ann Gaines, born 1957, obstruction of official business, 3200 Montana Ave., May 13. Denise M. Sweet, born 1980, complicity to robbery, 6100 Glenway Ave., June 2. Deron Partee, born 1989, receiving stolen motor vehicle, 4600 Glenway Ave., May 25. Dillon Thompson, born 1990, criminal damaging or endangerment and assault, 700 State St., May 21. Dontae Houston, born 1985, trafficking, drug abuse and having weapon with drug conviction, 2800 Harrison Ave., May 25. Dwight Lawrence, born 1983, domestic violence, 4800 W. Eighth

St., May 21. Emmett McFarland, born 1986, domestic violence, 3300 Boudinot Ave., May 18. Eric Franklin, born 1981, domestic violence, 2400 Boudinot Ave., June 3. Flenare Mascus, born 1990, trafficking in food stamps, 3300 Glenmore Ave., May 14. Frank K. Catterton, born 1982, theft $300 to $5,000, 3300 Queen City Ave., June 4. Gary Spurling, born 1986, assault and violation of temporary protection order, 2500 Westwood Northern Blvd., May 18. Gregory Barnes, born 1979, passing check with no or insufficient funds and aggravating menacing, 5100 Glencrossing Way, June 5. Harold Lafond, born 1968, theft under $300, 6100 Glenway Ave., May 14. Ivan Boykins, born 1980, loud noises, 3000 McHenry Ave., May 22. James Earls, born 1983, theft under $300, 6000 Glenway Ave., May 23. James McKibben, born 1949, obstruction of official business, aggravating menacing and carrying concealed weapons, 2800 Harrison Ave., May 22. Jennifer R. Pope, born 1975, theft under $300, 6100 Glenway Ave., June 11. Jimmie Robinson, born 1957, loud noises, possession of open flask and city or local ordinance violation, 3100 Gobel Ave., June 6. Joseph N. Underwood, born 1950, theft under $300, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstruction of official business and theft under $300, 2900 Queen City Ave., June 11. Kelcey Sally, born 1976, menacing, 2900 Montana Ave., June 2. Kevin Walton, born 1968, unlawful use of motor vehicle joyriding, 3300 Werk Rd., May 20. Lamar Dunson, born 1983, domestic violence and criminal damaging or endangerment, 3200 Westbrook Drive, May 17. Larry Jay Smith, born 1964, theft under $300, 2300 Gerguson Rd., May 25. Lavell Boyce, born 1984, theft $300 to $5,000, 2400 Montana Ave., May 30.

Marlon J. Amison, born 1973, possession of drugs, 2400 Harrison Ave., June 9. Martel Ladon Bankston, born 1958, criminal trespass, 2900 Boudinot Ave., May 26. Michael W. Smith, born 1982, telecommunication harassment, 3100 Sunshine Ave., May 23. Mike Campbell, born 1980, theft under $300, 6000 Glenway Ave., May 11. Nathaniel Young, born 1974, obstruction of official business, 2900 Westridge Ave., May 26. Ralph Vincent Evegan, born 1963, felonious assault, 2900 Westridge Ave., June 9. Reginal Massey, born 1967, unlawful use of motor vehicle joyriding, 2300 Harrison Ave., June 7. Robert Moore, born 1984, criminal trespass and obstruction of official business, 800 Pak St., May 21. Rodney Beamon, born 1986, aggravated assault and domestic violence, 1800 Fairmont Ave., May 18. Rodney Gardner, born 1970, obstruction of official business and disorderly conduct guest noise, 0 Burnet Ave., May 20. Scott A. Smith, born 1968, felonious assault, 2600 Westwood Northern Blvd., May 28. Shavonne Detrice Foster, born 1983, possession of drug paraphernalia, 5500 Bahama Terrace, June 9. Sindie M. Dalton, born 1960, menacing, 3200 Harrison Ave., May 19. Sonie Meatchem, born 1987, domestic violence, 2300 Harrison Ave., May 21. Takeyia Miller, born 1989, theft under $300, 2300 Ferguson Rd., May 13. Terrell Winbush, born 1978, domestic violence, 2300 Harrison Ave., May 19. Tory L. Diggins, born 1975, possession of drug paraphernalia, 3000 W. McMicken Ave., June 4. Ventrice Moore, born 1986, theft under $300, 2300 Ferguson Rd., June 6. Virdell Sinclair, born 1988, aggravating menacing, 3000 McHenry Ave., June 13. Walter Watkins, born 1945, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of open flask, 2200 Harrison Ave., June 2. William T. Newell, born 1984, aggra-

About police reports 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), 661-2917 (evenings). vating menacing and criminal damaging or endangerment, 2800 Harrison Ave., May 13. Andrew Watford, born 1986, theft $300 to $5,000, falsification, obstruction of official business and criminal trespass, 2300 Ferguson Rd., May 19. Angel Lynn Hopkins, born 1973, theft under $300, 2300 Ferguson Rd., May 17. Christopher Wischer, born 1990, theft under $300, 6000 Glenway Ave., May 25. Collette A. Scott, born 1978, theft $300 to $5,000 and violation of temporary protection order, 3900 Yearling Court, May 13. Cornella Jones, born 1983, theft under $300, 2300 Ferguson Rd., May 31. Deborah A. Human, born 1958, theft under $300, 5100 Glencrossing Way, May 23. Donna Sweet, born 1963, robbery, 6100 Glenway Ave., June 2. Eric Clark, born 1989, aggravated 3200 Gobel Ave., May 15. Frank Robinson, born 1970, theft under $300, 6100 Glenway Ave., May 27. Haile Moore, born 1983, aggravated robbery armed, 3100 Gobel Ave., June 13. Hannah A. Pawlowski, born 1988, theft under $300, 2300 Ferguson Rd., May 20. Janie L. Whitt, born 1961, theft under $300, 6100 Glenway Ave., June 4. Jeffrey S. Harris, born 1962, theft under $300, 5100 Glencrossing Way, June 4. Jennifer Hassan, born 1990, theft

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At Mercy, It’s the "Little Things" During a recent resident council meeting a resident exclaimed she had a craving for peppermint ice cream! Sandy, the Activity Assistant, searched numerous grocery stores to no avail. After several attempts, Sandy finally struck gold. Not only did one of our valued residents enjoy this seasonal treat, Sandy purchased enough for the entire resident population. At Mercy communities we take care of the "little things". Including peppermint ice cream runs.

• 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. $300 to $5,000, 6100 Glenway Ave., June 4. Kacie Schaller, born 1990, theft under $300, 6100 Glenway Ave., June 4. Kamille Stanley, born 1990, theft under $300, 2300 Ferguson Rd., June 6. Kevin B. Roberts, born 1962, theft under $300, 2400 Harrison Ave., May 15. Kimberly Heathcoe, born 1984, theft under $300, 2300 Ferguson Rd., May 20. Leighanne Landrum, born 1977, theft under $300, 5100 Glencrossing Way, June 4. Mandy Wallace, born 1986, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of drug abuse instruments and complicity to burglary, 3500 Schwartze Ave., May 21. Marcus Dorsey, born 1977, assault, 2800 Queen City Ave., May 10. Marnique Johnson, born 1984, theft under $300, 2300 Ferguson Rd., May 31. Melanie Lynn Osborn, born 1986, theft under $300, 2300 Ferguson Rd., May 20. Robert J. Gilmour, born 1985, theft $300 to $5,000, 4200 Georgia Court, May 22. Samuel Moore, born 1988, murder, 8700 Harperspoint Drive, June 7. Shannon Herring, born 1976, theft under $300, 6000 Glenway Ave., June 4. Theodore Edward Adams, born 1979, unlawful use of motor vehicle joyriding, 5000 Crookshank Rd., May 18. Timothy Britton, born 1973, theft under $300, 2400 Harrison Ave., June 11. Tosha Menefee, born 1980, complicity to burglary, possession of drug abuse instruments and possession of drug paraphernalia, 3500 Schwartze Ave., May 21. Ahed Sawadeh, born 1989, illegal distribution of tobacco to minors, 2200 Harrison Ave., June 5. Andrew E. Ward, born 1973, trafficking and drug abuse, 3300 Glenmore Ave., May 22. Angela Lillie, born 1970, drug abuse, 2600 Montana Ave., May 9. Anthony Barrett, born 1988, receiving stolen credit card and misuse of credit card, 6100 Glenway Ave., June 3. Bonita C. Ellis, born 1955, drug abuse and possession of dangerous drug, 100 McMicken Ave., June 4. Christopher Nathaniel Griffin, born 1971, domestic violence and falsification, 2500 Orland Ave., June 9. Christopher Prince, born 1987, possession of drug paraphernalia, 2500 Harrison Ave., May 7. Colin J. Benoit, born 1987, complicity to sex offenses, 1500 W. Fifth St., May 28. David L. Putman, born 1977, assault, 2900 Queen City Ave., May 18. David Murray, born 1989, criminal trespass, 6100 Glenway Ave., May 14. David Senger, born 1968, public indecency sex act, 3500 Werk Rd., May 9. Diibril Soumah, born 1977, criminal trespass, 3200 Harrison Ave., May 28. Durell Baker, born 1959, forgery, 2300 Ferguson Rd., May 29. Frank J. Antico, born 1956, deception to obtain dangerous drug, 200 Aslbert Savin Way, May 20. Henry Jones, born 1990, telecommunication harassment, 2600 Harrison Ave., May 9. Jasmin D. Standifer, born 1986, child cruelty, 2700 Erlene Drive, June 2. Joseph Wimmer, born 1990, aggra-

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Police reports

Incidents Aggravated burglary

Felonious assault

2900 Westridge Ave., June 9.

Grand theft

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Petit theft

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Robbery

2300 Ferguson Rd., June 10.

Unauthorized use of motor vehicle 2300 Harrison Ave., June 7.

Vehicle theft

2600 Lafeuille Circle, June 5. 2900 Wardall Ave., June 8. 3000 McHenry Ave., June 6. 3100 Westbrook Drive, June 9. 3300 Schwartze Ave., June 10.

GREEN TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Ronnie B. Wright, 34, 1041 Fairbanks Ave., theft at 5071 Glencrossing Way, June 7. Juvenile, 17, drug possession at 3555 Rackacres Drive, June 7. Yvette M. Perez, 38, 924 Hawthorne Ave., open container at Glenway Avenue & Westbourne Drive, June 7. Brett W. Bryant, 28, 6220 Schunk Court, possessing drug abuse instruments at 6220 Schunk Court, June 8. Yosias T. Meimen, 22, 4187 Boudinot Ave., drug abuse at 5200 block Crookshank, June 8. Hannah A. Pawlowski, 21, 1044 Marshall, possessing drug abuse instruments at Eastbound Interstate 74, June 8. Matthew S. Niehaus, 26, 1450 Neeb Road, theft at 6580 Harrison Ave., June 9. Jillian Walker, 25, 4022 Benjamin Drive, theft at 6580 Harrison Ave., June 9. Jason N. Souders, 33, 508 Ohio Ave., possession of drugs at 6067 Harrison Ave., June 9. Brittany C. Bepler, 20, 5613 Surrey Ave., theft at 6620 Harrison Ave., June 10. Juvenile, 14, theft at 6620 Harrison Ave., June 10. Valdez V. Eason, 21, 864 Clark St., forgery at 6142 Colerain Ave., June 10. Juvenile, 13, assault at 5999 Dry Ridge Road, June 9. Shawn M. Bozman, 25, 5225 N. 86Th Road, soliciting violation at Bridgetown Road and Biehl Road, June 10. Joshua R. Drain, 18, 3248 Stanhope Ave., theft at 6580 Harrison Ave., June 10. Juvenile, 16, domestic violence at 4301 Race Road, June 11. Terrance Brown-Hunt, 20, 6012 Lantana Ave., drug abuse at Colerain Avenue and Blue Rock Road, June 12. Lee E. Mays, 25, 3169 Timberview Drive, obstructing official business at 3169 Timberview Drive, June 14.

Assault

Incidents

5602 Lawrence Road, June 13. Suspect punched victim in the head at 5410 Lee's Crossing No. 5, June 15.

Breaking and entering

Money stolen from storage unit at American Self Storage at 5151 Glencrossing Way, June 8. Safe and money stolen from Chevelle's at 5931 Harrison Ave., June 13.

Burglary

Set of earrings, wedding ring, video game system and accessories, theater system and computer stolen from home at 3118 Windy Knoll, June 6. Video game system, laptop computer and 20 DVDs stolen from home at 3646 Eyrich, June 7. Money stolen, two televisions damaged and paint poured on stairs, floor and couch in home at 5431 Bluesky Drive, June 7. Three guns, crossbow and money stolen from home at 4020 Jessup Road, June 8. Hygiene items, weed trimmer, assorted hand tools, two landscaping lights and a bag of grass seed stolen from home at 5747 Bridgetown Road, June 12. Two windows and a door damaged during an attempted burglary at 2950 Parkwalk Drive, June 13. Apple iPod docking station, video camera and 80 DVDs stolen from home at 5618 Northglen Road, June 14.

Criminal damaging

Glass door and window broken on home at 2776 Topichills Drive, May 31. Window broken on vehicle at 3606 Rickshire Drive, May 31. Window on home and two windows on vehicle shot out with pellet gun at 1830 Neeb Road, May 31. Two tires slashed on vehicle at 3403 Aurora Ave., May 31. Cell phone ripped from victim's hand and run over by vehicle at 6275 Starvue Drive, May 30. Garden hose, ottoman cushion and

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Criminal trespass

Suspect came to victim's residence without permission at 5593 Samver Road, June 12.

Domestic dispute

Argument between spouses at Boomer Road, June 2. Argument between man and woman at Van Zandt, June 3. Argument between spouses at Sidney Road, June 7. Argument between siblings at Robroy Drive, June 6.

Domestic violence

Physical altercation between man and woman at West Fork Road, May 30. Male suspect allegedly grabbed female victim around neck and threw her into a door at 4414 Oakville Drive, June 5.

Litter

Large amount of roofing material and other miscellaneous trash dumped in parking lot at Oakdale Elementary School at 3850 Virginia Court, June 8.

Theft

DVD player, GPS unit, handbag and book bag stolen from vehicle at 6850 Rackview Road, May 30. Basketball net stolen from hoop at 5683 Breezewood Drive, May 30. GPS unit and car stereo stolen from vehicle at 6846 Kildare Drive, May 30. Vehicle stolen from home at 3539 Crestnoll Lane, May 30. Cell phone stolen from Biggs at 5071 Glencrossing Way, May 30. GPS unit stolen from vehicle at 4424 Andreas, May 30. Bicycle stolen from Bridgetown Middle School at 3900 Race Road, May 31. Personal check and pocketbook computer stolen from office at Dollar General at 5700 Harrison Ave., May 31. Necklace, wedding band and gold cross stolen from room at Holiday Inn Express at 5505 Rybolt Road, May 31.

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vating menacing, 2800 Montana Ave., May 25. Joshua Carr, born 1987, assault, 3100 Werk Rd., May 13. Kaitlyn Spangenberg, born 1988, resisting arrest and failure to comply with police, 0 Evendale Drive, June 9. Kurt J. Zeinner, born 1979, possession of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, 2300 Ferguson Rd., June 10. Lakita Harris, born 1983, domestic violence, 2800 Harrison Ave., June 5. Laura A. Huber, born 1957, drug abuse, 2500 Boudinot Ave., May 11. Laura Ashworth, born 1989, obstruction of official business and disorderly conduct, 6000 Glenway Ave., May 21. ]Lawrence Alexander, born 1958, possession of drug paraphernalia, 2200 Montana Ave., June 5. Lucious D. Bell, born 1979, drug abuse, trafficking and obstruction of official business, 2300 Ferguson Rd., May 28. Majdi Lutfieh, born 1979, assault, 2300 Montana Ave., May 9. Martin Benavidas, born 1986, trafficking, 200 Mystic Lane, June 4. Nakita Battle, born 1988, domestic violence, 2800 Werk Rd., May 28. Nick Nerswick, born 1984, assaulting law officer and resisting arrest, 2400 Harrison Ave., June 9. Phillip Ramey, born 1974, telecommunication harassment, 2900 Four Towers Drive, May 21. Quintin L. Simmons, born 1983, assault, 2800 Harrison Ave., May 13. Ritchie Teague, born 1988, drug abuse, trafficking and possession of drug paraphernalia, 2400 Harrison Ave., May 13. Robert L. Tolliver, born 1987, criminal damaging or endangerment and domestic violence, 2700 Harrison Ave., June 5. Robert O’Neal, born 1960, possession of drugs, drug abuse and trafficking, 2400 Harrison Ave., May 15. Rollo E. Stillis, born 1954, drug abuse, 2600 Montana Ave., May 9. Saliou Gueye, born 1986, falsification, 3000 McMicken St., May 13. Sameer Lotfiya, born 1975, assault, 2300 Montana Ave., May 9. Sha-Neen Harrell, born 1988, assault, 2400 Harrison Ave., May 20. Shawn Lewis, born 1989, possession of drugs, 3900 Yearling Court, May 25. Sonia Pugh, born 1968, menacing By Stalking, 2800 Harrison Ave., May 29. Taja Wells, born 1989, permitting drug abuse on premises, 2800 Harrison Ave., May 25. Terell B. Warnsley, born 1987, drug abuse, 2000 W. Falbraith Rd., May 13. Terry Ballew, born 1966, disorderly conduct, 0 Sycamore St., May 23. Tyrone Cox, born 1960, assault, 3000 Jadaro Court, May 25. Valorie Roberson, born 1966, domestic violence, 2500 Westwood Northern Blvd., May 23. William C. Doll, born 1981, disorderly conduct, 5400 Glenway Ave., May 23. William Cook, born 1984, domestic violence and assault, 2600 Wendee Drive, May 23. William G Johnson, born 1980, possession of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal damaging or endangerment, 3200 McHenry Ave., May 27.

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The Mount having spirituality institute “Spirituality and Ministry for the New Millennium” is the theme for the College of Mount St. Joseph’s 2009 Summer Spirituality Institute. Held on the Mount’s campus and EarthConnection, the Institute will run Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12. This year’s featured speakers include: • Nicki Verploegen, Ph.D., will discuss “Spiritual Companioning to Our Wounded Hungry World,” at noon Monday, June 8. Verploegen is an educator, retreat leader and lecturer who has published many books and has worked as a missioner in Liberia, West Africa. • Sister of Charity Judith Metz, Ph.D., will deliver her talk “Soar on Eagles Wings: Elizabeth Seton’s Spirituality of Trust,” at noon Wednesday, June 10. An author, archivist and historian, Sister Judith has devot-

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SIESTA KEY. Gulf front condo, beach view.frrom balcony. Bright & airy, nicely appointed, all amenities. Cinci owner. 232-4854. Available weekly from July 4

HILTON HEAD ISLAND 1-7 Bedroom Vacation Homes & Villas. Free color brochure. Call 1-866-386-6644 or visit www.seaturtlegetaways.com

CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617

GATLINBURG. Choose a 2 or 3 BR chalet, conveniently located, richly appointed and meticulously main tained. Pet friendly. 877-215-3335 or visit www.marysescape.com

MICHIGAN

DESTIN. New, nicely furnished 2 br, 2 ba condo. Gorgeous Gulf view. Pools, golf course. Discount Summer & Fall rates. Book now. 513-561-4683 Visit arieldunes.us or twcondo.us

HILTON HEAD. Harbour Town. 2 br, 2 ba Harbour Club Villa. On site pool & hot tub. Avail 7/19-26. Priced well below market value. Just $1195. Call now. 513-604-9595

TENNESSEE

A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge.Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com A Beautiful Log Cabin Resort w/heated indoor pool, minutes from Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mtns. Breathtaking mountain views, hot tubs, Jacuzzis, pool tables & pet friendly cabins are offered. Excellent rates, discounts available. Call 1-888-HSR-TENN (477-8366) hiddenspringsresort.com

Nr Powell NORRIS LAKE. Valley Marina. 2 BR/1BA, very nicely furnished home. Covered porch, deck. $95/nt. 423-562-8353 www.norrislakehse.com www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618

TIME SHARES WHOLESALE TIMESHARES 60-80% Off Retail! Qualified Buyers Only! Call for Free Info Pack! www.holidaygroup.com/cn 1-800-731-0307