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Trustees recommends zone change for Harrison Ave. site By Kurt Backscheider

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Development along Harrison Avenue in Green Township, north of the Interstate 74 interchange, continues to boom. Good Samaritan Hospital recently broke ground on its new Good Samaritan Medical Center at Western Ridge, a 45,000-square-feet medical center featuring a mix of physician offices and a 24-hour emergency department on Harrison Avenue, and new developments are already proposed for around it. The Green Township Board of Trustees voted Monday, Aug. 10, to recommend the Hamilton County Rural Zoning Commission approve a zone change for 4.59 acres of land at 6951 Harrison Ave., which sits across the street from the Good Sam site and directly north of the Take Five Bar & Grill. Ilia Corp. wants to build a 41,000-squarefeet, two-story mixed use retail center with 104 parking spaces on the property. The site was already designated for retail use in the Green Township Land Use Plan. “The plan as submitted is a relatively traditional strip center with parking in the front,”

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“The plan as submitted is a relatively traditional strip center with parking in the front. It’s a site that was partially cleared four years ago, but has sat undeveloped since then.”

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said Green Township Development Director Adam Goetzman. “It’s a site that was partially cleared four years ago, but has sat undeveloped since then.” He said the strip center would be about 450 feet in length, feature brick building materials and have an open plaza separating several smaller retail spaces from one larger retail space. He said the center could have as many as 15 or 20 retail tenants. Steve Leesman, an engineer working with

the developer, said the small retail spaces on the north side of the center could also be used for offices, such as medical or dental, and the larger space to the south is for a restaurant. The developer is not identifying possible tenants, but the restaurant space will be occupied by a nationally-franchised sit-down restaurant. Leesman said the center is being constructed on concrete piers due to the site’s terrain. Taylor Creek runs behind the proposed center, and constructing it on piers will prevent encroachment into the creek, he said. Constructing the center on piers also means the development won’t have to be positioned closer to Harrison Avenue, he said. “It will line up well with the building next door,” Leesman said. “We’re very happy with the way it is set up at this point.” Goetzman said the township’s endorsement of the project includes conditions requiring the developer to create additional streetscape and landscape buffering along Harrison Avenue, as well as landscaping treatments behind the building that are suited for the space between the building and the stream.

Family marks 100 years of vending success By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

The red paint stains on the cement basement floor at Pioneer Vending are a reminder to Bill Westerhaus of the first job he had at his family’s business. “One of my first jobs here was painting the legs on pinball machines red,” he said. “I started working here when I was 14 years old.” Westerhaus put the paintbrush down long ago, but he still plugs away at the vending business his grandfather, Joseph Westerhaus, founded in 1909. Bill now runs the business with his wife, Terri. Pioneer Vending, which has been located in the same building on Kessen Avenue in Cheviot since 1941, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this August. The company’s roots trace back to when Joseph Westerhaus would play the guitar in local bars and bring a portable pinball machine with him. Eventually one pinball machine grew to two, and so on. Today the company oversees the operation of 3,500 different games and machines. Terri Westerhaus said her husband’s integrity, honesty and caring soul are the main reasons he has been able to continue his grandfather’s legacy and keep the business going as it enters its 10th decade. “We are one of the largest vendors in the United States,” she said. “It’s very rare for family businesses to be so vibrant and alive, especially when you get to the

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Green Township couple Bill and Terri Westerhaus are the owners of Pioneer Vending in Cheviot. Bill’s grandfather started the business in 1909, and the company is celebrating its 100th anniversary this August. been with us for 50 third generation.” years,” she said. She said the com- “We are one of the “Our customers pany also succeeds largest vendors in the know they can trust by constantly diversius because we really fying and thinking of United States. It’s are a close-knit comways to better serve very rare for family pany. The people its customers, the who work here care, majority of whom are businesses to be so and we really are a restaurant and bar family-owned busiowners. Pioneer vibrant and alive, ness with a family Vending offers juke especially when you atmosphere.” boxes, video games, All five of Bill and pool tables, cigarette get to the third Terri’s children have machines, pinball generation.” worked at the comgames, electronic dart Terri Westerhaus pany, and their oldest machines and beverage products to about Of Pioneer Vending son is a salesman there now. Even their 950 customers family dog can be throughout the Trisseen trotting around the office tate, she said. “Some of our customers have from time to time.

“I see us eventually being operated by the fourth generation without any question,” Terri Westerhaus said. Bill Westerhaus said he enjoys being able to satisfy the needs of his customers. He said the company’s success is the result of his father’s vision and adhering to the golden rule of treating others as you want to be treated. “I feel that I am the caretaker for my dad’s business,” he said. “The practices my dad put in place, by and large, are still applied here today in our operation. We try to treat everyone right, and it does win out in the end.” “We’ve been very blessed as well,” he said.

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Gravelrama returns Family going house for annual races hunting – on TV Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky Four Wheelers Inc. club, which owns the race track property. “This is off-road racing,â€? Hopper said. “People get racing in their blood ‌ this is like grass-roots racing.â€? The five days of racing begins with the annual parade through Cleves at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday,

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The racers are coming in from all over the nation as the 39th annual Gravelrama heats up next week. About 18,000 people are expected at the Gravelrama track at U.S. 50 and Ohio 128 in Cleves, according to Mike Hopper, of the

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Aug. 26. Community floats are more than welcome; there will be first place awards. Register at Harmony Field at 5:30 p.m. An award will be given to the best outside decorated business in the area. Gravelrama gets started Thursday with bracket racing. Racers will make a couple of passes through the course and then “claim a time,� said Hopper. The racers are divided up in two brackets and keep racing until they lose or get to far outside of this time. Friday will find juniors racing, while on Saturday, there will be flat drag races. On Sunday is the Bob Black Memorial Flat Drags, named after a racer who died at Gravelrama several years ago. That day will also have the Big Eliminator Hill race. Monday will have an obstacle course race. Admission is $12 a day for adults; $6 for children 612 years old, and free for children 5 and younger. Hopper, who has been involved in Gravelrama for about 27 years, is a retired Cincinnati Police officer and works for Hamilton County Administration. He joined the IOK Four Wheelers because he liked four wheeling and used to race. For more info, go to http://gravelrama.com.

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A Cleves family has had cameras following them around in their search for a vacation home. Joe and Shannon Godar and their two daughters, Tayler, 15, and Sutton, 11, will be features on Home & Garden Television network reality show “House Hunters International� as they travel to Panama in search of a new vacation home. This HGTV reality show follows families to locations all over the world and documents their experience as they choose between three homes. “My business is helping other owners rent their homes,� said Joe Godar, who first got involved in the vacation rental home business when he and his family purchased their first of several vacation homes in Destin, Fla. HGTV contacted Joe Godar through Web sites DestinToGo.com and ivacationonline.com, where he rents out his own properties and helps owners rent and manage their properties as well, said Joe. “The production companies reach out to various real estate companies,� said Emily Yarborough, public relations manager for HGTV. Yarborough said there are several things they look

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Elder alumnus gives back to alma mater By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

If there is anyone who actually bleeds purple, it’s likely that person is Joe Lind. The Covedale resident graduated from Elder High School in 1953, but his connection to his high school alma mater continues

strongly to this day. Lind is the president of the Elder Dad’s Club, and this year marks the 20th consecutive year he has organized the preparation of lunches for the football team during their two weeks of two-a-day practices. “It’s fun,” Lind said. “I do most of the cooking. I’m going home tonight

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(Thursday, Aug. 13) and getting started on the spaghetti sauce for Monday’s lunch.” He said he started the two-a-day lunch program two decades ago with two other Elder parents. For two weeks each year prior to the start of football season, the football team practices in the morning, then showers and sits down to a nutritious meal prepared by the Dad’s Club and then heads back for a second round of practice in the afternoon. Lind said he helped start the lunch program as a way to give back to Elder, and provide the student athletes a healthy, inexpensive meal

while they go through grueling practices to get ready for the season. He said a majority of the food is donated by area businesses, and about 10 other members of the Dad’s Club and the mothers of the team captains volunteer to prepare the lunches and serve the players. “I get here about 8:30 every morning,” said Lind, who is a retired Cincinnati Police officer. “We have about 150 football players on junior varsity and varsity, so we have to make enough food for all of them.” Elder senior Mark Miller, the team’s quarterback, said the football players truly enjoy the lunches the Dad’s Club makes for them. “I think it’s really great for them to take time out of their day to do this for us,” he said. “The lunches are great

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do,” Dabbelt said. “They’re unbelievable.” Elder Principal Tom Otten said Lind and the Dad’s Club set an example for the students about what it means to be a part of the Elder family, whether they are serving lunch, helping with the school’s annual fundraising auction or volunteering at open houses.

Not all are happy with speed humps By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Green Township will install speed humps on Monfort Heights Drive early next month in an effort to slow down speeding motorists. But all of the residents on the drive are not happy. The board of trustees passed a resolution Monday, Aug. 10, to adopt a Green Township Neighborhood Street Calming Program. Trustee Chairwoman Tracy Winkler said now that the township has home rule it can enact some local legislation it could not in the past, such as establishing a street calming program and installing speed humps on township roads. “I think it would be better to call this a traffic calming program,” she said. “We are going to be able to install speed bumps there as a test case.” Winkler said residents of Monfort Heights Drive, which is off North Bend Road across from St. Ignatius Church, have raised concerns for many years about motorists who use the street as a cut-through to get to Boomer Road. “The residents have been concerned with the safety of the children on the street and just safety all around,” she said. “People tend to speed through that area.” Monfort Heights Drive

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Schools prepare for H1N1 virus By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Common sense precaution is the prescription area schools will use to deal with the potential for students contracting the H1N1 virus. Most local buildings and districts say they are looking to the Center for Disease Control and the Hamilton County General Health District for guidance. Hamilton County Health Commissioner Tim Ingram will meet with the county’s school superintendents Aug. 21 to talk about prevention and plans in case of an outbreak locally. Gina Gentry-Fletcher, spokeswoman for Oak Hills Local School District, said, “Oak Hills is following the guidelines established by the Hamilton County board of health.” Thomas Luebbe, La Salle High School principal, said his staff “will monitor recommendations received from the Center for Disease Control, and state and local public health officials concerning ways to appropriately respond to any flu virus during the 2009-2010 school year, including the H1N1 influenza.” “Our present school response plan, based upon current flu conditions, includes telling students and employees who develop flu-like illness that they should stay home for at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever or signs of a fever, without the use of feverreducing medicines. “They should stay home even if they are using antiviral drugs. Students, who while at school appear to have flu-like illness, will be separated from others and wear a surgical mask until they can be sent home. “Students and staff will be reminded of basic good hand hygiene and our school custodial staff will continue to routinely clean areas that students and staff touch often. “As the school year progresses, La Salle will continue to watch recommendations from the CDC and state and local public health officials to see if an increased response will

be necessary during a more severe flu outbreak.” Sister Nancy Merkle, principal of Mother of Mercy High School, said policies were developed last year. Any changes will be communicated to parents and students using the school’s e-mail news system. Merkle said Mercy has placed antibacterial hand wash in most classrooms and in strategic areas in the school to encourage hand washing, a top preventative measure recommended by the CDC. “We doubled the amount,” she said. Merkle said the building’s new nurse, Roberta Russo, will help if needed. Students will be encouraged to stay home if they are sick, and will be reminded to practice good hygiene to help limit the spread of the virus. Tom Bailey, principal of C.T. Young Elementary School in the Three Rivers district, said administrators, custodial staff and Superintendent Rhonda Bohannon met to review the district’s strategy Aug. 12. “We’re going to be very aggressive with our educational program in terms of notifying parents about the importance of hand washing and keeping social distances,” Bailey said. “We’re also going to be educating the students about washing their hands and covering their mouths when they cough.” He said district custodians are going to use disinfectant cleaners every night when wiping down hallway walls and stair railings. The school nurse will meet with health aides in each school building before classes resume to discuss procedures as well, and the district is buying more hand sanitizers for the common areas in each building. Bailey said administrative staff in each school building are also going to be more diligent when parents call in to report a sick child. He said staff will ask more pointed questions related to flu-like symptoms to determine whether the illness is possibly H1N1 or a typical stomach virus. Each school building is also

going to establish a special quarantine area in case a student does come to school with a case of H1N1. “We are going to do everything we can at this point,” Bailey said. He said the district will follow instructions from the CDC and the county health district if it’s necessary to close a school down. Elder High School principal Tom Otten said the school will advise students to follow the same cleanliness practices their parents and teachers have been preaching to them since they were 2 years old. “Wash your hands, cover your mouth when you cough,” Otten said. “We tell our students the same thing every year, but we’re just going to have to refresh them more often this year.” He said Elder teachers and staff will discuss what steps they will take if there is an H1N1 outbreak at the school during their upcoming opening faculty meeting, and he said he is attending the meeting with the health commissioner later this month. Otten said Elder’s school nurse, Linda Giessler, has posted information about the disease for parents and students on the school’s Internet site, as well as links to brochures published by the American Red Cross that describe what a pandemic flu is, how to prevent it and how to handle it if a family member contracts the virus. He said the school will also have more tissues and hand sanitizers available for every classroom this school year. Seton High School principal Susan Gibbons said their school nurse, Jenny Boles, has taken the lead role in getting the school prepared. Gibbons said Seton is following guidelines from the Cincinnati Archdiocese and the Ohio Department of Education, and will be able to post information for parents and students about the virus on the school Web site. “We’re kind of in a hurry up and wait situation because we’re not

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Hamilton County Public Health will talk later this month to superintendents about the possibility of administering voluntary vaccinations in schools. Shots will be given in two doses, about three weeks apart, according to the CDC. “We would be working through the schools to get consent forms out, fact sheets, frequently asked questions, vaccination information sheets,” said Megan Hummel, public affairs specialist for Hamilton County Public Health. “We encourage schools to get a lot of information out to the parents. It’s the parent’s choice if they want their child to get vaccinated or not,” she said. The Cincinnati Health Department has already held two full-scale, point-ofdistribution exercises at Cincinnati Public Schools, with help from community volunteers, said Cynthia Eghbalnia, CPS environmental health and safety coordinator. CPS, she added, will cooperate if the health department wants to use schools as vaccination sites. Hummel said the county is preparing for two situations. If a vaccination becomes available for all, the county would open points of dispensing. “It would be like flu clinics throughout the county,” she said. The other situation is if there is limited supply of vaccination, in which case the focus would be on specific group most susceptible to the flu: According to the Center for Disease Control, the key populations include pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age, health care and emergency medical services personnel, persons between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old, and people ages of 25 through 64 years of age who are at higher risk for novel H1N1 because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems. There are everyday precautions you can take for H1N1 or any other flu: • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.* • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way. • Try to avoid close contact with sick people. • If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.) Keep away from others as much as possible. This is to keep from making others sick. • While sick, limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. For more information, go the Hamilton County Health Department’s Web site at www.hamiltoncountyhealth.org. sure where all this is headed, but we’re going to keep in close contact with all of our sources,” she said. Seton can notify parents and students of possible outbreaks through its phone and e-mail system, and freshmen, sophomore and junior students can all receive updates directly from the school on their personal Tablet PCs, Gibbons said. She said the school will also send materials to every parent advising them to keep students who have a fever home from school for a period of at least 24 hours after the fever breaks. Cynthia Eghbalnia, an environmental health and safety coordinator for Cincinnati Public Schools, said the district has developed an emergency response plan and has been making preparations to deal with a potential pandemic. These preparations include

organizing an incident command team with outside agencies such as the police, fire and health departments, participating in pandemic flu exercises testing emergency preparedness and training staff in responding to a pandemic spread. All of the Cincinnati Public Schools also have disaster kits for medical emergencies. “Cincinnati Public Schools has done a considerable amount of emergency planning over the years to ensure that our schools are safe and that our staff members can appropriately respond to any emergency,” Eghbalnia said. Although she said it was impossible to predict the severity of a potential H1N1 outbreak, she said the district would work closely with the Cincinnati Health Department in monitoring it. Staff writers Jennie Key and Forrest Sellers contributed to this story

Seton hosts back-to-school bash Seton High School recently hosted a Back to School Bash for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade girls. The event marked the end of summer and kicked off the school year for the junior high students. Seton Student Ambassadors served as team leaders and introduced the girls to life in high school. “We stressed the importance of working hard in grade school and developing a strong foundation to succeed in the challenging academic realm at Seton,” said Seton recruiter Sarah Cranley, who planned the bash. As part of the day, a book exchange was held. Students brought in old favorite books that they were ready to trade and left with a new one to finish up their summer reading. The students then participated in a scavenger hunt throughout the school building. “I thought the book exchange was great, I’ve already started to read my new book,” said Kelley

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The McAuley High School and the La Salle High School vocal ensemble recently received the National High School Choral Sweepstakes Award after their scores from all 26 competitions in the choral festival season were compiled. They also were named the National Overall Winner in Show/Jazz Choir. The national awards come after the group’s 13 trophies at the Music Festival Competition in Nashville. Pictured from front left are Katlyn Niehaus, Zak Schneider, Cassie Schutte, Ben Huey, Megan Whitacre and Conner DeVoe; second row, La Salle choir director Cindy Webb, Becky Bedel, Kaylyn vonKorff, Hayley Cole, Sydney Williams, Katie Newsome, Anna Marie Albanese and McAuley director Mary White; third row, Billy Enderle, Nathan Huey, Jon Gall, Tyler Kuhlman, Jay Hingsbergen and Joe Keckeis; fourth row, Rebecca Barclay, Kelsey Copes, Jillian Brinkman, Emily Schuster, Allison Smith and Carley Powell; fifth row, Kris Richmond, Brian Fox, Drew Lonneman, John Burger, Jeff Weierman and Jesse Back.

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Some interesting things I’ve learned along the way 1) Tune your television to any channel that it doesn’t receive, and about one percent of the dancing static you see is accounted for by … the Big Bang. The next time you complain that there is nothing on, remember that you can always watch the birth of the universe. Bill Bryson “A Short History of Nearly Everything” 2) “The music of the spheres,” the Pythagorean metaphor that has inspired great composers throughout the ages, is no figment of human imagination. As music critic John Rockwell commented, “Who knew? All those philosophers and scientists and theoreticians who believed in the ancient Music of the Spheres were on to something. There is such a music, and it’s the note B-flat.” Rockwell refers to the fact that in 2003 astronomers using the Hubble telescope registered a “cosmic hum” emanating from black holes with “a frequency equivalent to a Bflat which in their instruments calculated to be 57 tones below middle C.” Among musicologists, this news from outer space has sparked an Internet quest for the emotional and

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aesthetic significance of B-flat …” Elizabeth Michael Boyle “Science as Sacred Metaphor”

3 ) “Why do kids today wear their baseball caps the wrong way round? asked someone wearing his peak-forward. “Two reasons,” said Kipling … First, you need ask yourself what signals a male needs to transmit to a potential mate in order to advertise his suitability as a source of strong genetic material, more likely to survive than that of his competitor males. One answer is brute physical strength. Now, consider the baseball cap. Worn in the traditional style it offer protection against the sun and also the gaze of aggressive competitors. By turning the cap around, the male is signaling that he doesn’t need this protection: he is tough enough to face the elements and the gaze of any who might threaten him. Second, inverting the cap is a gesture of non-conformity. Primates live in highly ordered social structures. Playing by the rules is considered essential. Turning

the cap around shows that the male is above the rules that constrain his competitors, and again signals that he has a superior strength. Julian Baggini “The Pig That Wants To Be Eaten” 4) For the first time in human history belief in God has become implausible in Western civilization, and to the very same extent it had

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been plausible for earlier generations. As a result, the religious believer is in a defensive position. He knows his belief will be challenged and that if this happens, he will have to explain himself either in religious terms that more often than not irritate the other rather than enlighten him, or in secular terms that are not adequate for expressing transcendence.

Therefore, you may expect people to draw back from talking about their religion and their spirituality, and to be afraid of encountering incomprehension if not down right rejection. Agneta Schreurs “Psychotherapy and Spirituality”

sion of self-consciousness. Marsha Sinetar “A Way Without Words” Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@ communitypress.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

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How to pickle that peck of peppers

When I go out to the garden to pick peppers, I think of Nell Wilson, along with my sisters S o n i a E r v i n , Christine Lawson and Edith Hartwell. Nell is Ron Wilo n ’ s Rita smom. Ron Heikenfeld is our garRita’s kitchen d e n i n g columnist and I met Nell years ago when I was a guest on Ron’s radio show. Nell’s pickled pepper recipe is one of the best. Sonia, Christine and Edith were the first of my sisters to learn to make pickled peppers from my mom. Mom made big batches of everything. Nell’s version is for smaller batches, which are more doable for most of you. Even if you’ve never canned, I hope you try a

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batch. You’ll be glad you did when you compare the price of pickled peppers with home canned. The bonus is they make great gifts from the kitchen, and you know exactly what’s in them.

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*I make this with a mixture of mostly hot peppers. I usually don’t add 2 cups sugar; I’ll start out with half a cup, taste the brine, and go from there. (Someone told me you could also use Splenda). If you have extremely hot peppers, though, the 2 cups of sugar is not too much. My sister, Christine, makes my mom’s big batch version of these and uses no sugar at all so it’s up to you. As far as the yield, I don’t remember! It depends on the size of the peppers, whether you use quart or pint jars, etc.

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Nell Wilson’s pickled peppers recipe.

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Wash. Leave whole with a slit down the center, or cut into slices as desired. I like to remove seeds if I slice them, but this is optional. Remember the membrane that the seeds are attached to is the hottest part of the pepper, and the seeds are the second hottest part. Place peppers in sterilized, hot jars, packing tightly. Pour boiling brine over, covering peppers. Add seasonings, such as garlic, bay leaf, herbs, etc. or leave plain. Wipe rims with wet cloth. Put lids on. No need to process these as the vinegar keeps bacteria out. Jars will seal on their own – you’ll hear little “pings� as the seal completes. Any that don’t seal just put in fridge. Chill in refrigerator before serving.

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Rita’s goat cheese log

So easy and so impressive. Just roll a goat cheese log into some chopped herbs and/or edible flowers. Choose one or two or a lot, like parsley, basil, oregano, rosemary (not too much), chives, thyme, sage, nasturtiums, rose petals, etc. Delicious with French bread or crackers.

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Lois sent this as a thank you for all the good recipes she’s gotten from this column. “My sister gave it to me,� she said.

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When the Western Hamilton County Fire Chiefs started looking for a charity to support they didn’t have to give it much thought. Why not donate money to the local hospital specializing in treating children who suffer from burns? It was a no-brainer. Fire chiefs representing the fire departments of Cheviot, Cleves, Crosby Township, Delhi Township, Green Township, Harrison, Miami Township and Whitewater Township recently raised $10,360 for the Cincinnati Shriners Hospital for Children. “We needed to find a charity that was worthwhile,� said Steve Ober, deputy chief of the Miami Township Fire Department

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The Western Hamilton County Fire Chiefs recently collaborated with Aston Oaks Golf Club to raise money for Cincinnati Shriners Hospital for Children. The fundraiser they hosted at Aston Oaks raised $10,360 for the hospital. Pictured at the check presentation are, left to right, Nancy Oldiges, Doug Campbell, Lindsey Theissen, Bill Zoz, Jesse Moore, Shriners Development Director Vanessa Nicely, Rob Hursong, Mike Siefke, Don Clark, Scott Schorsch, Jim Hughes, Drew Macke and Steve Ober. and member of the Western Hamilton County Fire Chiefs organization. “The chiefs on the west side of town put their heads together and decided, ‘What a better group for a bunch of firefighters to support than the burn hospital?’� Ober said the association

of fire chiefs teamed up with Aston Oaks Golf Club in North Bend and hosted a luau fundraiser near the end of July. He said Aston Oaks provided its facility, supplies and food for the event. “All of the local fire chiefs from the west side were the guest chefs and

servers,� he said. “It turned out very well.� Vanessa Nicely, director of development for Cincinnati Shriners, said the hospital provides world-class care to children throughout the Tristate at no financial burden to the patients’ families. She said the care the hospital provides would not be possible without the donations it receives from generous individuals and organizations like the Western Hamilton County Fire Chiefs. “This will go to directly benefit patients in our Cincinnati hospital,� Nicely said. “The firefighters in and around Cincinnati have been a tremendous support over the years, and this has been a great example of the partnership between

Glenway Chevrolet to close Cincinnati News Service Glenway Chevrolet the oldest Chevrolet dealership in Greater Cincinnati and an institution on the city’s westside for 90 years, is closing its doors, probably by the end of the year. Glenway, started by owner Mark Ackerman’s great-grandfather, Al Sieve, on Glenway Avenue in 1919, is one of the more than 1,100 dealerships nationally that General Motors Corp. is closing as part of its recently completed bankruptcy reorganization. “We’re a family here and this is like a death in the family,� said Ackerman, 53, between TV interviews and taking phone calls and reading e-mails from long- time customers. “I had one 76-year-old gentleman, who came in today to buy a Malibu, said he bought all his cars from us and his parents bought their cars from us.�

Glenway has been part of the west side for decades – not just selling cars but underwriting local teams, events at Elder and Seton High Schools and sponsoring community events such as the Green Township and Delhi Township concert series. The dealership has until October 2010 to wind down operations, but the dealership has only 70 new vehicles and can’t obtain more from the automaker, although it can trade with other dealers if a customer wants a certain color or options. When the last of the new vehicles are sold, the dealership will close. The building is owned by GM, one of the first “new image� stores the automaker opened in the area a decade ago. The dealership is just the latest of as many as a dozen of the 40 area GM dealerships that could eventually be forced to closed by GM’s

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As I read “Driehaus votes against taxpayers,” written by Joanne Kemmerer, I felt compelled to comment. First, I don’t see how the “Teen Talk” Web site promotes promiscuity. Promiscuity is a word of judgment generally based on one’s religious and cultural values, which may not be the same for everyone. Teaching youth about sexual health does not promote promiscuity; however, not teaching youth about sexual health promotes promiscuity, as youth are not educated to the risks of sex, such as pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. I found

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Unfortunately, two important line items that Denise allow the chartered non-public Driehaus (Catholic) schools Community deliver quality Press guest education to the columnist students they serve were reduced. Ohio funds its chartered nonpublic schools at the second highest rate in the country. This budget cuts into this funding and will make it difficult for these schools to provide the same level of education as in the past. I believe that we need to make this a higher priority in the future. This was a difficult budget. Revenues are down, the future is uncertain and the need for services is great. In this climate, we did not raise taxes and raised nearly one billion dollars through new revenue sources. We invested in economic development strategies to promote future growth and long term care strategies to keep people in their homes and save money in the long term. So while much was accomplished in this budget, there is more work to be done. Denise Driehaus is the state representative from the 31st House district.

CH@TROOM Last week’s question: What are your favorite and least favorite memories from your school days? “Graduation!”

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“I loved shopping for that ‘First Day of School’ outfit. I disliked though the idea that I would have to give up my daily trips to the Westwood-Cheviot YMCA pool.” C.A.S. “The best part will always be all the lifelong friends I made from school. The worst part has to be dealing with the nuns . I still have nightmares.” J.M. “The most notable and happy time was when the 1937 flood caused schools to be closed and we were out of school for two whole weeks. Saddest time had to be when president Roosevelt declared war and we knew a lot of our brothers were going to have to

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“My favorite would probably be the senior trip and my least favorite would be some of the homework assignments.” B.N. “My memories of grade school were mostly pleasant, except fourth-grade, fifth-grade was a blast in Mr. Lyon’s homeroom. Song Fest at OLV, going to Kings Island at the end of eighth grade, high school performing in the Series at Eight at Seton.” S.B-T.

Once again, the Green Township trustees have said one thing and have done another. On June 2, Tracy Winkler informed residents of Monfort Heights Drive that the township would send postcards to our homes so that we could decide without “arm twisting” to accept or reject speed bumps. Ironically, two weekends ago our street was canvassed and residents were encouraged to accept speed bumps. Now we learn that the township has already voted to approve the speed bumps. No postcards have arrived. The story starts years ago. In November 2003, 45 of us appealed to the trustees to close our street. We presented reasons and evidence of ongoing danger to our children and ourselves. Briefly, our residential street and a section of Arrow Avenue are bordered by two heavily traveled county roads, North Bend and Boomer. Vehicles on both roads frequently avoid the light at North Bend and Boomer by turning onto our narrowest of streets without sidewalks, sometimes racing to beat the traffic. Much traffic from Bob Evans and St. Ignatius also comes on our street.

The trustees assured us they would soon contact us to meet with the engineers. The phone never rang. More recently, we became Michael J. involved in the of a Craddock development medical facility Community directly behind Press guest our homes. At a columnist meeting, with the Hamilton County commissioners, I addressed the issue of danger on our street. The commissioners directed the county engineer to conduct a traffic study and, at the onset, specifically rejected drive-through or “bleed off” traffic as justification to keep our street open. Green Township responded by hiring its own engineer instead of the county. The township called an “informal” meeting for June 2 without video for viewing on public access. While the functionaries said they were not opposed to closing the street, they wanted to look at other options. Fred Schlimm said our street was a good candidate for speed bumps.

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Several objections were then given to closing the street that they weren’t opposed to closing. The objection that everybody would have to agree to the closing would comical (the rule serves the interests of the township bureaucrats) if there was not such danger on our street. Two additional factors will harm our street if it is not closed: The construction of Mercy Hospital on North Bend, bringing more traffic and a bus line of people and the alignment of the church’s main driveway exactly with our street. Does anybody believe that a “bump out” would stop traffic up and down our street? The township does not believe it. That’s why speed bumps are the option. Unless our street is closed, it will continue to serve as a bleed off from two county roads. Since the township does not think we are important enough to have our street closed, why not provide sidewalks for the safety of our children? Without a postcard, I will here send Green Township my “no thanks” to their speed bumps. Michael J. Craddock is a resident of Green Township.

In memory of Ed Lenihan

In memory of Ed Lenihan, who died July 31 and sometimes called himself Ed Lend-a-Hand. Nine years ago I was working at the Center for Independent Living Options, where I met a fine gentleman who will be a constant inspiration to me as I continue my work for genuine and needed change for people with disabilities. We do not need the kind of paternalism, condescension, culpable ignorance and drippy admiration, all of which distance us from others; those kind of attitudes that we encounter far too often. What we do need is equality of opportunity, respect, friendship and genuine inclusion. Paid employment would be nice too. Ed Lenihan was a person with a big heart and a giving nature who worked hard to make life better for people with disabilities in a real and effective manner. One main focus of his advocacy was reliable, affordable, efficient and flexible transportation. What a concept! Ed thought people with disabilities should have transportation comparable to what other people take for granted as they jump in their cars any number of times in

a day and go where they want to go. This type of transportation option for us does not mean expensive government programs and showy contribuJoyce Rogers tions by large Community companies of spevans. What it Press guest cial does mean is a litcolumnist tle common sense and much more effective use of taxpayer dollars. Are you listening, city council, after we tried for years to educate you? Ed, with your continued inspiration from your heavenly home, we will obtain that goal of a transportation option that works and is cost effective. Maybe even Cincinnati City Council and Metro and Access officials will wake up and see a few facts after failing you and us so miserably. We will not fail you or ourselves. Achieving equality in transportation for people with disabilities is the best way I know to honor your memory and continue your work. We thank God for people like you who change the world

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Budget passed, but more work to do Desperate times call for desperate measures. This phrase was played out as the state struggled to pass a balanced budget for the next biennium with dramatically reduced revenues. The process was long and fraught with pitfalls. I think it is safe to say that no one was completely pleased with the outcome. Policies of the past came back to haunt us in this budget. The restructuring of the business tax in the state of Ohio has brought in far less revenue than projected. The property tax roll back has also reduced revenues. Add to that the federal economic crisis and you begin to understand the economic crisis the state faces. One of the primary goals of this budget was to achieve education reform. We have not only a constitutional obligation, but also a moral obligation, to provide for effective public schools. Ohio’s economy will succeed when Ohio’s schools succeed. That is why this budget includes a comprehensive education reform plan to replace the current broken funding system with one based on student needs. It also begins modernizing the classroom for the twenty-first century and significantly strengthens financial accountably and teacher quality.

actually stated on the Web site that latex or polyurethane condoms need to be used to prevent STD and HIV infection. Abstinence is ideal, which I support; however,

believing that all youth are going to be abstinent is a fallacy. Finally, the issue of abortion is a very personal decision. If you don’t like a store because they don’t sell items that interest you then you don’t shop there. Planned Parenthood is like a store, if they don’t have items that interest you then don’t shop there. Other customers may find something of benefit. Kevin Drummond Queenswood Drive Westwood

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Ed thought people with disabilities should have transportation comparable to what other people take for granted as they jump in their cars any number of times in a day and go where they want to go. for the better. Ed Lenihan was a person who used an electric wheelchair because he was quadriplegic, and Ed Lenihan was one of the most active and giving persons I have ever met because he was Ed. One time I was walking with friends for a fund-raising walk for a pregnancy care center and who else was one of the walkers? Yes, Ed Lenihan was a walker, of course, using his electric wheelchair to move along the path. Did Ed's participation count? Ed, you have made a difference and will continue to do so as long as other active and caring people know the value of respect, friendship and inclusion. Joyce Rogers is a resident of Covedale.

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Elder advanced to the state finals behind one of the most prolific offenses in Ohio, averaging a shade under 36 points per game last season. With such a wealth of senior talent returning at the skill positions, Elder should keep the scoreboard crew busy once again this fall. Leading the Panthers’ attack is Mark Miller, who was named the 2008 Enquirer Division I Player of

Game days

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the Year after throwing for 3,349 yards and 31 touchdowns. Two of his top tarRamsey gets were wide receiver Tim O’Connor (70 receptions, 1,004 yards and 13 touchdowns), who has orally committed to Indiana, and tight end Alex Welch (413 yards and four touchdowns), who has orally committed to Notre Dame. On the ground, Adam Brown amassed 1,137 rushing yards and scored 13 touchdowns. Among the top returners defesively are linebackers Cory Mason and David Peters, defensive backs Jake Fishburn and Erich Vogelsang, and defensive lineman Steve Newman. The Panthers open the year against East St. Louis at Nippert Stadium on Aug. 28, but Elder’s early season highlight will come in Week 2 when it hosts Colerain at The Pit in a rematch of last year’s Division I Regional Final.

Other tough non-conference opponents include Louisville Trinity, Lakewood St. Edward and Columbus St. Francis DeSales. Coach Doug Ramsey couldn’t be reached for comment.

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The Elder High School football team returns loads of senior talent at the skill positions, including (from left to right) quarterback Mark Miller, tight end Alex Welch, running back Adam Brown and wide receiver Tim O’Conner.

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Nick Ambeliotis Pete Bachman John Breidenstein Adam Brown Andrew Burkhart Stephen Butler Jabriel Chafin Selby Chidemo Ben Coffaro Brent Cole Sam Conners Brad Depaoli Sam Dinkelacker Jake Fishburn Zachary Franco Josh Friedel Brandon Furniss Rob Fuhr Matt Gatherwright Dominic Glatthaar Brandon Gressler Bobby Groban Kevin Groll Tim Gruber Joe Hageman Freddy Heekin Phil Hofmeyer Justin Holman

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Matt Hughes Kevin Hyland Chris Jaeger Ryan James Mario Jansen Rahkim Johnson Brad Jordan John Kenning T.C. Klusman Tim Kraft Cody Lasita Ron Liebau Jacob Lindsey Cody Makin Corey Mason Justin Maxwell Mike McGuire Dane Melgard Michael Mellott Nathan Merschbach Emanuel Mitchell Tony Miliano Mark Miller Danny Mohs Josh Monk Steve Newman Alec Niehauser Nick Nusekabel Kevin O’Brien Tim O’Conner

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Oak Hills loaded with experience By Anthony Amorini

On the team No. Name

1 Brandon Richter 2 Corey Cooper 3 T.J. Lee 4 Marcus Staples 5 Ben Turner 6 Cory Burgin 7 Robert Klotz 8 Thomas Konkoly 9 Bobby Sagers 10Steve Gebing 11T.J. Meyer 12Justin Hildreth 13Zach Moore 14Tori Esterkamp 15Jon Fisher 16Braden Alcom 17Brian Bowns 18Ben Schmidt 19Dylan Simkin 20Alex Adams 21Jordan Roell 22Alex Saulsbury 23Geoff Stacey 24Chris Phillips 25Connor Cole 26Tyler Delaney 27Logan Meyer 28John Szary 29Jacob Allison 30Ryan Quinn 31Thomas Reuss 32Gregg Owens 33Ben Russell 34Tim Weber 35Casey Brannon 36Ronald Davis 37Haitham Shalash 38Jayson Schunk 40Tyler Kresser 41Luke Williams 42Andrew Weber

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43Zach Panzeca SO 44Jake Hildreth SR 46Christian Brumett SO 47 Brandon Kamp SO 48Nick Shelby SO 50Weston Bush JR 51Matt Albreicht SO 52Austin Deffinger SR 53Logan Fay JR 54Daryl Sumner SO 55Denison Dalton SO 56Jake Urban SO 57 Joe Eilerman SR 58Steven Mills SR 59Brandon Hemberger SO 60Chris Lang JR 61Bobby Dennis SO 62Cody Reinshagen SR 63Cody Harris SO 64Timmy Hahn JR 65Benjamin Porter JR 66Ben Schmidt SR 68Zach Meyer SO 69Alex Nurre JR 71 Caleb Stacey SO 72 Dustin Ross SO 74 Derrek Ross SO 75 Chris Hilton SO 76 Sam Peter SR 78 Jeremy Ernst SR 79 Bobby Seitz JR 82Corie Cartmell SR 83Kareem Beamon JR 84Ray Esposito JR 85Phil Wilson SO 90Austin Robinson SO 91Cameron Neeley SR 92Brian Johnson SR 93Logan Andriot JR 94Seth Winch SR 95Eric Hengehold JR 98Charlie Montgomery SR 99Karvon Beamon SO

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Things are coming full circle for Kurry Commins, fourth-year head coach at Oak Hills, and the Highlanders’ football program. The players who were freshmen when Commins took over are now seniors and know well what to expect, the coach said. Now, it’s just a matter of translating the hard work into wins. “Everything is coming to fruition,” Commins said of the seniors he’s been coaching for four years. “We have a lot of great young men on this team and they’ve helped change the culture at Oak Hills. “Our work ethic has improved and there is a sense of urgency,” Commins added. A host of starters return for Commins including nine on defense and seven on offense. During Oak Hills’ 3-7 campaign last fall, seven sophomores started defensively for the Highlanders. In 2009, Commins suspects the Highlanders’ defense will be much

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Oak Hills junior quarterback Steve Gebing finds an open receiver in the second quarter against Lakota West last Friday night. improved. “(The defense) will lead this team and they have the horses to do so,” Commins said. “These guys have a lot of experience and they are really good players.” A trio of standouts lead the defense including senior nose tackle Ryan Quinn, junior linebacker Ben Russell and junior linebacker Thomas Reuss. “Quinn isn’t just a defensive leader, he’s a team leader,” Commins said.

“Russell has great instincts and Reuss has a tremendous motor.” Seniors Brian Johnson and Geoff Stacey also return to help anchor the Highlanders’ defensive line. Also returning is senior linebacker Jake Hildreth and a number of talented players in the secondary including senior Corie Cartmell, senior Jordan Roell, senior Alex Adams and junior Jay Schunk. Offensively, 6-foot-3 quarterback Steve Gebing returns to take the snaps. At 225 pounds, Gebing is just as much a threat on the ground as he is in the air, Commins said. “There is no doubt that our kids follow Steve,” Commins said. “He has a great arm and he likes to run downhill.” Gebing led the Highlanders with 142 carries last fall while covering 412 yards and scoring four touchdowns on the ground. Gebing also threw for 467 yards with eight touchdowns and four interceptions in 2008. Returning receivers Robert Klotz, a senior, and Cartmell give Gebing nice targets, Commins said.

Chris O’Leary Kenny Orloff Nick Pennekamp Bryan Peters David Peters Ryan Priestle Alex Raisor Patrick Reed Bryan Riestenberg Mark Roser Steve Schmidt Tim Schroer Tyler Skeens Nick Stagge Ryan Stenken Alex Taylor Ben Tepe Ross Tierney Eric Toepfer Chris Vasilevic Alex Viox Erich Vogelsang Collin Vorbroker Tyler Waite Drew Wall Tim Weil Alex Welch Josh Wernke Robert Williams Ben Woeste

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Aug. 28 @ La Salle – 6 p.m. Sept. 4 @ Harrison Sept. 11 Walnut Ridge Sept. 18 Mason Sept. 25 @ Fairfield Oct. 1 Lakota East – 7 p.m. Oct. 9 @ Princeton Oct. 16 @ Middletown Oct. 23 Lakota West Oct. 30 Colerain All games at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

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Klotz led Oak Hills’ receivers with 17 catches for 183 yards and one touchdown last fall. Cartmell made 13 catches for 167 yards with three touchdowns. Ben Schmidt played as a lineman in 2008 though he is shifting to tight end for his senior season. Junior Tommy Konkoly, a third-year player, and junior Cory Burgin both return as running backs. Konkoly rushed for 182 yards as a sophomore while also producing 152 yards receiving.

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August 19, 2009

Bombers look to bounce back By Tony Meale

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The Bombers have been there before – and now they want to get back. In December 2007, the St. Xavier High School football team capped its second undefeated season in three years, won a state title and was widely considered one of the top teams in the country. In October 2008, the Bombers lost three of their last four regular season games – all by three points – and finished 4-6 and missed the playoffs. “(Our players) want to forget about last year,” head coach Steve Specht said. “This is a new year with new opportunities.” Leading the renaissance will be senior quarterback Luke Massa, who suffered a broken collarbone at Louisville Trinity last September and was lost for the season. Providing protection up front is Matt James (6-8, 280), who is considered one of the top offensive lineman in the nation and is ranked the fourth-best overall player in the 2010 class by Ohio High Magazine. “(Massa and James) bring experience,” Specht said. “They both started on our ‘07 state team, and they understand the expectations of the program.” Other returning senior

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St. Xavier High School seniors Luke Massa, left, and Matt James, right, hope to lead the Bombers back to state in 2009.

Game days

Aug. 28 @ Colerain – 8:30 p.m. Sept. 4 @ Indianapolis Cathedral Sept. 11 @ St. Xavier Louisville Sept. 18 Trinity High School Sept. 25 @ Highlands Oct. 2 Elder Oct. 9 La Salle Oct. 17 St. Edward – 2 p.m. Oct. 24 @ St. Ignatius – 2 p.m. Oct. 30 @ Archbishop Moeller All games at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. starters include Nick Weston (DB), Will Carroll (DB) and Nigel Muhammed (DL). St. X also hopes to get production from juniors Daniel Braswell (RB) and Steven

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Steve Specht hopes to lead the Bombers back to the postseason after missing the playoffs in 2008. Daniels (FB/LB), as well as seniors Jeff Kraemer (WR) and Alex Longi (WR/TE). “We’re still trying to fit the pieces of the puzzle,” Specht said. As has become the custom, the Bombers face a daunting schedule this season; in addition to their reg-

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ular GCL foes, St. X will square off against Indianapolis Cathedral, Lakewood St. Edward and Cleveland St. Ignatius. With such a tough weekto-week schedule, Specht remains focused on the big picture. “Our goal never changes

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– we want to get better,” he said. “I believe when you’re coaching kids, the goal should always be to get better. We’re trying to go 1-0 every week.” The Bombers will try to go 1-0 in their seasonopening showdown with Colerain at Nippert Stadium

59Paul Minutolo 60Eric Kramer 61Patrick Ahern 62Matt Blevins 63Rico Deluca 63Andrew Kucia 64Cecil Walker 66Adam Hogeback 67 Brandyn Cook 67 Mark Hall 68Daniel McCuen 69Billy Metz 70 James Chapline 71 Max Danenhauer 72 Steven Smith 74 Ryan Schnieber 77 Mitch Molnar 78 Matt James 79 Jack Woodall 80Steven Sieber 81Tom Spraul 82Kevin Milligan 83Ryan Brady 84Kyle Hartmann 85Jeff Kraemer 86Neal Eckstein 87 Drew Hart 88Adam Zuboski 89Trey Cassidy 90Nick Ruch 91Leland Askew 92Clifton Thacker 93Conner Carman 94Jimmy Bossart 95Adrian Smith 96Michael McIntyre 97 Andy Spitznagel 98Michael Griffith 99JR Sandhas

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on Aug. 28. St. X came up short in that same setting last year, 13-8. “Colerain is one of the best teams in the state,” Specht said. “I think we’re going to go in and compete our tails off. Win, lose or draw, (our fans) will be proud of us.”

Taylor awaits fresh start in ’09 By Tony Meale

On the team No. Name

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1 Jason Sauer JR 2 A.J. Urmston FR 4 Matt O’Hara SO 5 Trey Neyer FR 7 R.J. Meckstroth SO 8 Patrick McAdams SO 9 Brad Young SO 11Jake Proffitt JR 14Alex Obert JR 15John Greene SR 16Zach Brisker JR 19Cole Evans FR 20Dylan Weber SR 21Jake Fantetti SE 22Donnie Jesse JR 24Kyle Lane JR 25Josh Allen SO 28Cameron Youngblood SR 31Chris Dilley SR 32James Thompson FR 34Tim Dole SO 35Stephen Dilley JR 40Joe Trent JR 44Alec McCoy SO 45Matt Nash FR

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47 Austin Scott 48Taylor Thomas 50Sean Weisgerber 51Jacob Blanton 52Chris Barrier 53Andy Neumeister 54Matt Webb 55Austin Lamkin 56Auggie Ashcraft 58Travis Bibee 60Brian Weisgerber 61Max Stanley 63Evan Koons 64Tim Gargan 65Ryan Lysaght 66Rickey Allen 67 Devin Reaves 68Jeremy Hogeback 72 Devin Sutton 75 Adam French 76 Tyler Beasley 77 Brian Redden 81Josh Byess 82Aaron Rice 87 Doug Reaves

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The 2008 season is one the Taylor High School football team would like to forget. The Yellowjackets finished 2-8 overall, tied for last-place in the Cincinnati Hills League, Huffman lost by 62 points on two occasions and were outscored 208-28 the last four games of the year. This season, however, there is hope. “We had a better commitment to the weight room in the offseason and over the summer,” head coach Dave Huffman said. “Our

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The Taylor High School football team will rely on its six seniors for leadership this season. In back, from left: John Greene, Cameron Youngblood, Jake Fantetti and Tyler Beasley. In front, from left: Dylan Weber and Chris Dilley. guys will be stronger and have better conditioning, and they gained a whole lot of experience last year. We should be good.” Taylor returns 11 starters, including senior Cameron Youngblood, who averaged 5.2 yards per rush and scored a team-high 10 touchdowns last season, and John Greene, who led the team in receptions (17) and receiving yards (207). They’ll be joined by fellow seniors Jake Fantetti (TE), Dylan Weber (RB),

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“We’re preaching that they need to be leaders both with their actions and verbally,” Huffman said. Taylor hopes that the success of the basketball team, which went 9-12 last year after winning just four games combined in the previous two seasons, will inspire the football team to do great things this fall. “It all carries over,” Huffman said. “Our guys are learning how to win. It gives you confidence.”

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August 19, 2009

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Lancers don’t want repeat of losing season By Anthony Amorini

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Starting La Salle quarterback Drew Kummer of White Oak gets ready to rocket one downfield during a hot, humid practice,Aug. 10.

La Salle offensive lineman Joe Jackson of Monfort Heights, on left, stops defensive end Jake Ventura of White Oak during a hot, humid practice, Aug. 10.

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La Salle linebacker Joe Andrews of Monfort Heights works on his footwork on the ladder during a hot, humid practice, Aug. 10.

On the team No. Name

3 Tyler Juenke 5 Jimmy Grippa 6 Noah Stepaniak 7 Tyler Froehlich 8 Cameron Cole 9 Andrew Kummer 10Alec Schmidt 11Patrick Bachman 13Dominic Capano 14MitchTrotta 16Jimmy Powers 18Zak Cox 19Ben Ingle 20Daniel Scott 21Mante Brown 24Zach Abbatiello 26Max Barlag 27Antonio Nelson 30Matt Farrell 33Cameron Jones 34Cameron Bommer 35Nick Bray 36Jake Ventura

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Aug. 28 Oak Hills – 6 p.m. Sept. 5 @ Covington Catholic – 1 p.m. Sept. 11 Lakota East Sept. 18 Elder Sept. 25 Lima Senior Oct. 2 @ Bishop Watterson Oct. 9 @ St. Xavier Oct. 16 @ Archbishop Moeller Oct. 23 St. Francis De Sales Oct. 30 @ Walsh Jesuit – 7 p.m. All games at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

La Salle offensive lineman Jeff Weierman of White Oak gets ready to hike to outside linebacker Mitch Trotta of White Oak during a hot, humid practice, Aug. 10.

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the boys are not related. At the skill positions, returning starters include junior receiver Matt Woeste, junior quarterback Drew Kummer, junior slot back Jimmy Grippa, senior running back Zach Abbatiello and junior running back Matt Farrell. Kummer threw for 319 yards and two touchdowns while completing 20 of 35 passes in 2008. Abbatiello rushed for 167 yards on 28 carries and scored two touchdowns on the ground. Farrell rushed for 118 yards while toting the ball 25 times. Senior Jake Kendall returns to the offensive line after starting in a handful of games in 2008. “I think we will have a very balanced team. We’ll be able to spread the ball around with the run and the pass,” Grippa said. “We have a lot of talent and it all depends on what defenses give us.” Defensively, six senior starters return for La Salle including end Keenan Gibbs, linebacker Joe Andrews, linebacker Tony Appiarius, linebacker Tony Trotta, corner Cameron Cole and safety Pat Bachman. Senior Dwight Hill and junior Zach Cox will make an immediate impact in the secondary, Grippa said. The Lancer coach was also quick to highlight the kicking game with senior punter Justin Paulinelli and junior kicker Alex Schuster both returning. “I think our defense and our kicking game is pretty solid,” Grippa said. “We think we are faster on defense and we were pretty good there last year. “(Justin and Alex) are good kickers and will help us a lot,” he said.

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Western Hills ‘hungry’ to turn things around Game days Aug. 28 Richmond Sept. 4 @ Mt. Healthy Sept. 12 Central Sept. 19 Shroder Sept. 24 @ Woodward – 7 p.m. Oct. 3 Aiken Oct. 10 @ Hughes Center – 1:30 p.m. Oct. 17 Withrow Oct. 23 @ Taft Oct. 30 @ Elder All games at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Roster

The Western Hills High School varsity football roster for 2009 wasn’t available by deadline.

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The Western Hills High School football program has been on the downward slide recently. However first-year coach Paul Jenne is hopeful of turning that around this season. Last season the Mustangs were 4-6 overall and 3-3 in Cincinnati Metro Athletic play. “We have five returning starters on offense, but we’re using a different offense than what was used in the past, so everyone is starting from square one,” Jenne said. On offense, Jenne plans on running their version of a spread wing t, which will feature ball control and

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spreading the amount of carries and receptions to many different players. DefenJenne sively, the Mustangs will be using a 43 as their base and plan on being an attacking defense. Key returning players on offense are wide receiver Denzel Cousette, quarterback LeJason Kemper, wide receiver/running back Jason Smith, running back Jimmy Knight and offensive lineman Ricky Bankhead. Key returning players on defense include defensive end Deonsae Cardwell, linebacker Riley Cheatham, safety Ivan Dunn, safety Dominique Williams and cornerback Jason Smith. Zak Sparks returns on both offense and defense as a running back and a linebacker. “So far the kids have really worked hard and we do have a nice core group of kids that have dedicated themselves to the program and we’ll base everything we do around that core

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The Western Hills High School football team will rely on its five captains this season. In back, from left: senior Deon Saecardwell, junior Ben Friskney and senior Dion Colvin. In front, from left: seniors Zach Sparks and Riley Cheatham. group of players,” Jenne said. Jenne wouldn’t make

any predictions on his team, however he said, “I like how hard the kids have

worked and how hungry they are to turn things around.”

Falcons set to take next step By Tony Meale

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For a team that returns 11 starters, the Aiken High School football team is still remarkably young. The top returners for the Falcons include senior Deante Alexander (OL), junior Anthony Taper (QB) Green and sophomores Clarence Carter (RB), Marcus Knox (WR) Courtney Cole (OL), Dante Dawson (OL) and Yoshua Bradley (OL). The Falcons endured some growing pains in 2008, posting a 3-7 record. In one three-week stretch, they blew a 14-point lead to Lockland and lost back-toback games to Hughes and Taft in overtime. “Our record could have easily been turned around,”

TONY MEALE/STAFF

Seven standouts lead a young Aiken High School football team this season. In back, from left: Antwaun Rozier, Marcus Knox, Anthony Taper and Anthony Dodds. In front, from left: Brandon Nelson, Deante Alexander and Eric Rucker. head coach Troy Green said. Green won’t let youth be an excuse if his team doesn’t perform well this season. “I expect big things this year,” he said. “We’ve got a lot of pretty good athletes.” Three of those athletes

are junior playmakers Antwaun Rozier (MLB), Anthony Dobbs (FS) and Manny Nelson (DE). “(Rozier) has over 200 tackles for his career,” Green said. “He’s all over the place. He’s a tackling machine.” The Falcons hope to win a league title for the first time since 1988. “The important thing now is to get the kids to believe in what we’re trying to do; we need commitment from them to realize their potential,” Green said. “We have some tremendous athletes. It’s just a matter of

Game days

Aug. 28 @ Middletown Sept. 4 @ Lockland Sept. 11 @ Mount Healthy Sept. 18 Hughes Center Sept 26 @ Taft Oct. 3 @ Western Hills Oct. 9 @ West Carrollton Oct. 15 Woodward Oct. 24 Shroder Oct. 30 @ Withrow All games at 7:30 p.m.

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August 19, 2009

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Elder, Colerain ink two-year series By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

Neither Colerain nor Elder will play in the annual Kirk Herbstreit Ohio vs. USA Challenge during the 2009 high school football season. Instead, they’ll be playing each other. The Herbstreit Challenge, typically played at a Cincinnati venue during week two of the season, was moved to week one in Columbus; Colerain and Elder, however, have traditionally opened the season by participating in the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown. “The Herbstreit was moved to week one, and they never called to ask us about that,” Colerain Athletic Director Dan Bolden said. “We said we couldn’t participate because we have a commitment to the Skyline event, and we’re going to be loyal to that.” With Colerain’s weektwo game available, Bolden called Elder Athletic Director Dave Dabbelt. “(Dan and I) have talked about this for a couple years,” Dabbelt said. “We said that if the Herbstreit ever fell through, we could (play each other) as a backup.” And that is what they will do. Colerain and Elder have agreed to play a two-game, home-and-home series over the next two years; the first game, which will be broadcast live by a national sporting network, will be played at The Pit Sunday, Sept. 6. “We talked about playing the game at a neutral site like Nippert (Stadium) or Paul Brown (Stadium),” Dabbelt said. “But (the network wants) it to be at a high school venue, and The Pit was chosen by USA Today as one of the top 10 places to watch a high school game.” Bolden had no problem with the first game of the series being played at Elder. “We already have four home games scheduled, so playing at Elder first wasn’t a big issue,” he said. Both schools are excited about the prospect of playing before a national audience. “I think it says a lot for the program, the community, the coaching staff and the athletes that people in the broadcasting company regard our school that highly to put us on TV,” Bolden said. “This is what it’s all about. When these kids are 60, they can tell their grandkids, ‘I worked hard, I

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Elder High School senior quarterback Mark Miller will lead the Panthers against Colerain High School at The Pit on Sept. 6. ran the extra laps, I put time in the weight room and I stayed out of trouble and played on national television.’” The game will provide additional spotlight for Cincinnati as a hotbed for high school sports, especially football. “Over the last 10 years, the coverage of high school football in Cincinnati has

gotten better on the national level,” Dabbelt said. “It really started with Moeller getting national attention back in the ’70s and ’80s, and the Herbstreit event really brought it to life recently.” No official date has been determined for the second part of the two-game series, but it will be played at Colerain during the weekend of

Sept. 3 and Sept. 5, 2010. A more immediate topic of interest, however, is who will win the showdown in 2009. This game marks the first time Elder and Colerain have played each other since the Panthers defeated the Cardinals 27-20 in the Division I Regional Final in November 2008, en route to a state runner-up finish. Colerain returns its entire triple-option attack of senior quarterback Greg Tabar, junior running back Tyler Williams and junior fullback Trayion Durham. Elder, meanwhile, returns several skill-position seniors, including quarterback Mark Miller, running back Adam Brown, wide receiver Tim O’Conner and tight end Alex Welch, who has verbally committed to the University of Notre Dame. Both teams also enter the season nationally ranked; according to MaxPreps, Elder is ranked No. 7, while Colerain is ranked No. 18. Whether this regularseason slugfest will continue beyond 2010 is unknown. “I’d love to continue it,” Dabbelt said. “For me, it’s a great game. Not only do our schools have national recognition, but they’re also 10 or 11 miles apart. It’s what high school football is all about.”

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25 years and still swimming

Coney Island swim lesson instructors are honored for reaching a milestone of 25 years (or more) of teaching swim lessons at Coney. From left are Cathy McMahon of Western Hills, Dot Becker of Eastgate, Jeanne Rasfeld of Anderson Township, Sally Mills (who was also in charge of the program for years) of Mt. Washington, Cathy Kirstein of Anderson, Nancy Wetterer of Mt. Washington and Tina Weiss of Anderson.

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Golf champions

St. Catharine of Siena recently had its annual golf outing and fruehshoppen at Nuemann Golf Course, and over 59 golfers competed for their chance to win the coveted St. Catharine Cup. Afterwords both golfers and guests attended the fruehschoppen at St. Catharine of Siena. The winners were, from left, Chris Moore and Ed Herbers, both of Westwood and Sunil Rao of Green Township. Not shown is Tim Omlor.

BRIEFLY Indoor tag football

Arena Indoor Tag Football league at the Western Sports Mall, 2323 Ferguson Road, begins Wednesday, Aug. 19, and lasts eight weeks. Contact Robert Sagers at 451-4900. The Westside Thunder Select Girls Fastpitch Softball Organization is conducting tryouts for the 2010 season in four separate sessions at different locations. All sessions will be from 9 a.m. to noon for 16U and 18U and noon to 3 p.m. for 12U and 14U. • Aug. 22, Rivershore Sports Complex, 7842 River Road, Hebron, Ky. • Aug. 23, East Central High School, 1 Trojan Ln., St. Leon, Ind. Contact Ken Hammitt at 3781728 or kjhammitt@fuse.net.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, A U G . 2 0

ART EXHIBITS

Exhibition of Mount Student Art, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, 5701 Delhi Road. Selected student art from the 20082009 academic year. Through Sept. 11. Closing reception 4-7 p.m. Sept. 11. Free. Presented by College of Mount St. Joseph. 244-4724. Delhi Township.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Women’s Monthly Meet-Ups, 10 a.m.-noon, The Women’s Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave. Connecting with others in the community while participating in educational and enrichment activities. 4714673, ext. 17; www.thewomensconnection.org. West Price Hill.

FARMERS MARKET

Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.

FESTIVALS

St. Ignatius Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, St. Ignatius Loyola Church, 5222 North Bend Road. Prizes, games, entertainment, rides, miniature golf and food. Through Aug. 23. 661-6565. Monfort Heights. St. William Summer Festival, 6-11 p.m., St. William School, Fish Fry dinner available. Free. 921-0247. West Price Hill.

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; www.bniohio.com. Bridgetown.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Beginners Ashtanga Yoga, 7-8 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

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.

FESTIVALS

St. William Summer Festival, 6:30 p.m., St. William School, 4125 St. William Ave. Hold ’em tournament. Food, entertainment, games, booths, rides and raffle. All ages. Free. Through Aug. 23. 921-0247. West Price Hill.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 5-9 p.m., Henke Winery, 3077 Harrison Ave. $5 seven wines; $1 per pour, choose from 15. 662-9463; www.henkewine.com. Westwood.

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Karaoke with Sean, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Main Entrance Restaurant and Lounge, 5132 Delhi Ave. 451-1414. Delhi Township.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Bigg’s, 5025 Delhi Road. Three samples with snacks. $2. 354-1700. Delhi Township. Wine Tasting, 3-11 p.m., Henke Winery, $5 seven wines; $1 per pour, choose from 15. 662-9463; www.henkewine.com. Westwood.

MUSIC - OLDIES

Entertainment Night, 7-11 p.m., Aston Oaks Golf Club, 1 Aston Oaks Drive, Banquet Center Patio. Music by Ritchie & the Students. Includes cash bar. Buffet starts 7 p.m. Ages 21 and Up. $15 buffet and show, $5 show only. Reservations required. 467-0070, ext. 3. North Bend.

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ART EXHIBITS

Exhibition of Mount Student Art, 1-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph. Free. 244-4724. Delhi Township. 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. Through Nov. 22. 9467755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green Township.

CRAFT SHOWS

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ART EXHIBITS

Exhibition of Mount Student Art, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph. Free. 2444724. Delhi Township.

Wine Tasting, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Henke Winery, $5 seven wines; $1 per pour, choose from 15. 662-9463; www.henkewine.com. Westwood.

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. Cleves.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Bob Cushing, 10 p.m., The Dog Haus, 494 Pedretti Ave. 921-2082. Delhi Township.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series, 7-9 p.m., Fernbank Park, 60 Thornton Ave. American folk/blues music by Jake Speed & the Freddies. Bring seating. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sayler Park.

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The St. William Summer Festival kicks off Friday, Aug. 21, at the school, 4125 St. William Ave. Festival hours are 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22, and 5-10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. There also is a hold ‘em tournament at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20. For more information, call 921-0247. Nathan White is pictured trying to knock down monkeys to win a prize at last year’s festival.

DV8, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Drew’s on the River, 4333 River Road. Electronica club/dance. $3. 451-1157. Riverside.

Miami Township Community Concerts, 7 p.m., Miami Township Community Center, 3772 Shady Lane. The Pete Wagner Band. Bring lawn chairs. Refreshments available for purchase. Presented by Miami Heights Civic Association. 941-7368. Miami Township.

Beginner-Intermediate Card Classes, 1011:30 a.m., Stamp and Scrap Clubhouse, 5515 Bridgetown Road. Basic to intermediate level card techniques using variety of designs and accessories. Bring two-sided adhesive. $8, $5 members. Registration required. 403-1042. Green Township.

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MUSIC - ROCK

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ART & CRAFT CLASSES

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Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave. Show and sale of pottery, jewelry, crafts, paintings and fiber art by more than 50 artists. Music. Free. 241-6550. West Price

FARMERS MARKET

Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.

FESTIVALS

St. Ignatius Festival, 4 p.m.-midnight, St. Ignatius Loyola Church, 661-6565. Monfort Heights. St. William Summer Festival, 6-11 p.m., St. William School, Barbecue dinner available. Free. 921-0247. West Price Hill.

FOOD & DRINK Jake Speed and the Freddies

MUSIC - ROCK

DV8, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Drew’s on the River, $3. 451-1157. Riverside.

RECREATION

Cincy Lil’ Kickers Open House, noon-2 p.m., River’s Edge Indoor Sports, 5225 Ohio 128. Child development program for ages 18 months to 9 years old. Meet coaches and play games. Free. Presented by Cincy Lil’ Kickers. 825-1902; www.cincylilkickers.com. Cleves. Cruisin’ the Pike, 4 p.m., Kroger, 960 Enright Ave., parking lot. Free. Presented by Fast Eddie’s Grill. 979-4328. Price Hill. S U N D A Y, A U G . 2 3

ART EXHIBITS

Exhibition of Mount Student Art, 1-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph. Free. 244-4724. Delhi Township.

Wine Tasting, 5-9 p.m., Henke Winery, $5 seven wines; $1 per pour, choose from 15. 662-9463; www.henkewine.com. Westwood. Best Sunday Brunch on the West Side, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Aston Oaks Golf Club, 1 Aston Oaks Drive. Omelet and waffle stations, goetta, sausage, biscuits, bacon, fruit and more. Lunch portion begins at 11 am. $11.95, $7.95 senior, $10.95 ages 7-14; free ages 5 and under. 467-0070, ext. 3. North Bend.

HISTORIC SITES

German Heritage Museum, 1-5 p.m., German Heritage Museum, 4790 West Fork Road. Two-story 1830 log house furnished with German immigrant memorabilia. Free, donations accepted. Presented by GermanAmerican Citizens League of Greater Cincinnati. 598-5732; www.gacl.org/museum.html. Green Township.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

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

MUSIC - CABARET

Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park. Free. 9467755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green Township.

Mike Davis Show, 5 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. Vegas revue with tribute artist. Buffet dinner 3-5 p.m. and cash bar. Benefits Crime Stoppers and the Shield. $20. Presented by Crime Stoppers. 251-7977. Riverside.

FARMERS MARKET

RECREATION

CIVIC

Hollmeyer Orchards, 1-5 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.

FESTIVALS

St. Ignatius Festival, 4-11 p.m., St. Ignatius Loyola Church, 661-6565. Monfort Heights. St. William Summer Festival, 5-10 p.m., St. William School, Chicken dinner available. Free. 921-0247. West Price Hill.

Morning Coffee Hike, 8:30 a.m., Fernbank Park, 60 Thornton Ave. Meet at the flagpole. Walk along the Ohio River. Bring coffee or enjoy their organic free trade coffee. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sayler Park. Hike and a Hot Dog, Noon, Shawnee Lookout Park, 2008 Lawrenceburg Road. Hike the Blue Jacket Trail and then roast hot dogs on the campfire. Bring campfire food. $1, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Miami Township.

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EXERCISE CLASSES

CIVIC

Exhibition of Mount Student Art, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph. Free. 2444724. Delhi Township. Pilates/Slim & Sculpt, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Westwood Town Hall Recreation Center, 3017 Harrison Ave. With Michele Reeves. $6, first class free. 238-8816. Westwood.

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. Through Oct. 27. 675-0496. Sayler Park. Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.

Beginner-Intermediate Card Classes, 1011:30 a.m., Stamp and Scrap Clubhouse, $8, $5 members. Registration required. 4031042. Green Township. Green Township Democratic Club Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Nathanael Greene Lodge, 6394 Wesselman Road. Rep. Steve Driehaus will attend. Open to all residents of the 1st Congressional District. Bring snack to share, if desired. New members welcome. Free. 598-3100; info@greentownshipdems.org. Green Township.

EXERCISE CLASSES

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

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Miami Township Branch Library, 8 N. Miami Ave. Ages 3-5. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6050. Cleves.

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ART EXHIBITS

Exhibition of Mount Student Art, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph. Free. 2444724. 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.

FARMERS MARKET

Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.

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Wine Tasting, 5-9 p.m., Henke Winery, $5 seven wines; $1 per pour, choose from 15. 662-9463; www.henkewine.com. Westwood.

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Jersey Productions hosts “Little Shop of Horrors” through Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Aronoff Center. Performances are at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20; and at 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 21-22. Tickets are $20-$25. Call 513-621-2787 or visit www. cincinnatiarts.org. Pictured are: Kiera Thomas (Ronnette), Chauntel McKenzie (Crystal), and Chanelle Williams (Chiffon) as “The Urchins."

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BRIEFLY The Green Township Board of Trustees approved a resolution Monday, Aug. 10, accepting a bid from Triton Services for construction at the new Good Samaritan Hospital development on Harrison Avenue. TriHealth is developing the Good Samaritan Medical Center at Western Ridge on Harrison Avenue, and the township is funding the pavement and storm drain improvements for the site’s access drive, which will be called Good Samaritan Drive. Green Township will pay Triton Services $553,200 for the work.

3 Rivers charging rent

The Three Rivers School District has found a way to bring a little outside revenue into the district. Members of the Three Rivers Board of Education voted Tuesday, Aug. 11, to approve a land lease agreement with Verizon Wireless for a cell tower at Three Rivers Middle School. As part of the lease agreement, Verizon will construct the tower to comply with the district’s safety requirements and assume all liability for the tower. Verizon will pay the school district $15,000 per year for the use of the property at the middle school.

Church festival

St. Ignatius Loyola, Monfort Heights presents its 2009 festival from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 21; 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 22, and 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. The festival will be on the church grounds, 5222 North Bend Road. There will be rides, games, food, prizes and beer with ID and a wristband. The fesitvial will include a used book sale with more than 12,000 used books, music CDs and movies. There are Sunday specials of half-off books from 4 p.m.8 p.m. and a $3 bag sale from 8 p.m.-11 p.m.

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La Bella Salon, 6507 Harrison Ave., Dent, will host Sam Villa from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24. According to his Web site, Villa possesses a unique blend of technical and artistic skills – and a contagious spirit – that draws people in and makes them want to learn. He was chosen as the Favorite Platform Artist and Educator at the Stylist Choice Awards in 2007. Villa has more than 25 years experience as a platform artist and educator for major salon professional companies. Part of the Redken family for the past 11 years, he is Redken’s education artistic director. Villa is in demand at international and domestic trade shows and in-salon programs for his progressive teaching approach.

Oakie High turns 50

The Oak Hills Local School District invites alumni and community members to celebrate 50 years of excellence with Oak Hills High School. The high school marks its 50th anniversary this school year, and the district is hosting a party from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 26, at Aston Oaks, 1 Aston Oaks Drive, in North Bend. Alumni can catch up with former high school classmates, teachers, other staff and special guests. The cost is $10 per person, which includes refreshments and soft drinks. A cash bar will be available. Music will be performed by the Oak Hills High School Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Larry Welsh. For more information about the event and reservation details, call the high school at 922-2300.

Summer concert

The Miami Heights Civic Association presents a summer concert at the Miami Township Community Center, Shady Lane at Bridgetown Road. The Pete Wagner Band performs beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20. There will be an area on the parking lot set aside for dancing. Residents can bring blankets and lawn chairs. Food and drinks will be available, thanks to Miami Heights Boy Scout Troop 418 beginning at 6 p.m. Miami Township will have drawings and plans for the new community center on display for residents to look over. Helping with parking at the event will be volunteers from the St. Joseph of Three Rivers Knights of Columbus.

Self defense seminar

St. Jude’s eighth-grade Girl Scout Troop 6594 and Mother of Mercy High School are presenting Survive, a courage-based self defense seminar put on by Debbie and Mike Gardner. The event that will empower attendees with the knowledge and confidence they need to survive dangerous situations takes place from 79 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, in Mercy High School’s theater. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m., and the cost to attend is $5 at the door. The seminar is open to students, parents, alumni and friends of Mercy, and it is recommended for those ages 12 and older.

Police academy

The next class of the Cincinnati Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy will begin Wednesday, Sept. 9 and run for eight consecutive Wednesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. The course is an effort to increase awareness, understanding and foster a better relationship between the police department and residents. Covered topics include

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laws of arrest, search and seizure, criminal investigations, domestic violence, community-orientated policing and other subjects related to public safety. There is no charge to participate, but registration is required. The deadline to apply is Friday, Aug. 28. For more information or to enroll, contact Monica Ervin at 357-7554 or monica. ervin@cincinnati-oh.gov.

Covedale arts fair

The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., will hold the eighth annual Arts & Crafts Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. Fifty-five local artists will be on hand to display and sell their original works. Works include pottery, jewelry, enamel painted iron tiles, woodworks, oils, water colors, graphic art, fiber art, acrylics, photography, ceramics and more. Admission is free. Musical artists of various styles will provide atmosphere, while artists and crafts persons will display/sell their wares outside the building, throughout the lobby, inside the theater auditorium and on stage. For information, call 2416550 or visit www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

Oktoberfest

The 39th annual Germania Society Oktoberfest is Aug. 28 through Aug. 30 at Germania Park, 3529 W. Kemper Road. Hours are 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $3, free for children 11 and younger. There will be German music, food, beer and dance groups, games, rides, contests and prizes plus special entertainment for small children. In addition to parking at Germania Park, free shuttle bus parking is available at Pleasant Run Elementary School, 11765 Hamilton Ave., Pleasant Run Middle School, 11770 Pippin Road, and Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Old Colerain Ave. For more information, call 742-0060 or visit www.germaniasociety.com.

Wheelchair dancing

Everyone can learn to dance, even those who move via a wheelchair. Growing in popularity, wheelchair ballroom dancing is social, fun and competitive. Ballet Tech Cincinnati is offering the classes in Wheelchair Ballroom Dancing, and invites everyone to learn how to get off the sidelines and join in the fun at weddings and dances. For details, call 841-2822.

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Last week’s clue. vestment Act grants for local law enforcement agencies. The grants, allocated through the COPS Hiring Recovery Program, will keep an estimated 66 full-time sworn officers employed by the Cincinnati Police Department, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Village of Lockland. Cincinnati will receive $13,570,000 and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office will receive $3,403,305. The grants will provide 100 percent funding for approved entry-level salaries and benefits for three years for newly hired, full-time sworn officer positions, including filling existing non-funded vacancies, or for rehired officers who have been laid off or are scheduled to be laid off as a result of local budget cuts.

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Raymond Barry

Raymond Barry, 88, died Aug. 8. He was a chemical engineer for the Ashland Chemical Company. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, AmVets of Thornville and the Retirees of Ashland Chemical Company. Survived by wife Kay Barry; Barry children Richard Barry, Kathy Schmidt, Jeannine Schrock, Lynne Ward; 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by daughter Elaine Butscha, great-granddaughter Lauren Schmidt, siblings Robert Barry, Sister Virginia Barry, S.C., Mary Jane Hengehold, Services were Aug. 14 at St. Joan of Arc, Powell, Ohio. Memorials to: Autism Speaks, 5455 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2250, Los

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Goldie Bentley

Goldie Melton Bentley, 89, died Aug. 8 at the Hospice of Cincinnati, Mercy HospitalWestern Hills. Survived by daughter Patricia Noppert; granddaughter Sherry Ohmer; Bentley brother Charlie Melton; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband William “Red” Bentley, siblings Ticie, Sylvia, Paul, Franklin, Nannie, Maud, Lola Belle, Carrie, Lawrence. Arrangements by Meyer Funeral Home.

Jim Chandler

Roy James “Jim” Chandler, 75, Westwood, died Aug. 10. He was a high school teacher and coach, and

a furniture sales representative for 28 years. He was past NHFRA President and dean of the International Home Furnishings Representative AssoChandler ciation. Survived by wife Judith Chandler; children Pam Lumley, Julie Rivero, Roy Chandler III, Mary Angela Cartisano, Cheryl Ritzie, Deborah Saho; grandchildren Chad Quinn, Amy Weber, Brittany Ritzie, Mitch Beckman, Danielle, Robert Porter, Brandon, Nick Saho, Austin Chandler, Nathaniel, Olivia Cartisano; greatgranddaughter Ava Quinn. Arrangements by NeidhardMinges Funeral Home. Memorials to the Samford University Earl Gartman Scholarship Fund.

Helen Cranley

Helen Looney Cranley, 90, Green Township, died Aug. 13 at the Hospice of Cincinnati, Mercy HospitalWestern Hills. She was a homemaker and a teacher. Survived by children Marilyn “Kelly” Reece, Jeanne Christian, Paul, John III, James, Robert Cranley, Barbara Krause, Elaine Pate; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband John Cranley Jr. Services were Aug. 14 at St. Antoninus. Arrangements by Radel Funeral Home.

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Dorothy “Dottie” Witterstaetter Gildea, 85, died Aug. 6 at the Hospice of Cincinnati, Mercy HospitalGildea Western Hills. Survived by husband Charles Gildea; children Diane, Chuck Gildea, Barbara Naltner, Karen Griffin, Nancy Richter; grandchildren Richard, Steve, Mark, Kevin Naltner, Erin Stautberg, Colleen, Megan Griffin, Cody Gildea, Ian Richter; great-

granddaughter Avalin Naltner; siblings Paul, Shirley Witterstaetter. Preceded in death by Ray, Richard, Henrietta, Pauline Witterstaetter, Hilda, Henry Heimbrock, Evelyn, Joseph Scherer. Services were Aug. 10 at St. Ignatius of Loyola. Arrangements by Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati, 3601 Victory Pkwy., Cincinnati, OH 45229, Tristate Parkinson’s Wellness Center, 151 W. Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45216 or St. Ignatius of Loyola Church.

Louise Hickey

Louise Schinkal Hickey, 90, Miami Township, died Aug. 12. She was a homemaker. Survived by nieces Linda McLain, Sherry Buchert; friends Bill, Terri Schinkal. Preceded in death by husband Hickey LeRoy Hickey, parents John, Alma Schinkal, sister Ruth Siles, niece Bette Sening, friend Jack Zumbiel. Visitation is 5 p.m. until the 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, service at Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home, 3155 Harrison Ave. Memorials to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Jack Hoffmann

John “Jack” Hoffmann, 81, Green Township, died Aug. 8. He worked for General Motors. Survived by wife Carol Hoffmann; children Bruce Hoffmann, Pam Griffin; grandchildren Kevin, Leah, Kelsey; sisters Janet Young, Pat Kelly. Preceded in death by brother William Hoffmann. Services were Aug. 12 at St. Jude. Arrangements by NeidhardMinges Funeral Home. Memorials to charity of the donor’s choice.

Corinne Horning

Corinne Mortimer Horning, 91, died Aug. 12. She was a homemaker. Survived by sons Paul, David Horning; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by husband Earl Horning. Services were Aug. 15 at Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to: Twin Towers, 5343 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224.

John Kallmeyer

John F. Kallmeyer, 77, Cheviot, died Aug. 7. Survived by wife Carolyn Kallmeyer; children Lynn, Alan Kallmeyer; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by

a grandchild, siblings Edith Petersman, William Kallmeyer. Services were Aug. 11 at St. Aloysius Gonzaga. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to the American Heart Association or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Joselyn Kantor

Joselyn Caroline Kantor, 4 months, Cheviot, died Aug. 6. Survived by parents Meagan, Jimmy Kantor; brother Jack; many aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. Services were Aug. 10 at St. Monica-St. George Catholic Church. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to: Makea-Wish of Southern Ohio, 10260 Alliance Road, Suite 200, Cincinnati OH 45242 or the University of Cincinnati Foundation, P.O. Box 19970, Cincinnati, OH 45219.

Kristine Kelsch

Kristine Carol Kelsch, 47, Green Township, died Aug. 7. She was an insurance processor Kelsch for Mercy Health Partners. Survived by parents Michael, Irene Kelsch. Arrangements by Radel Funeral Home. Memorials to: Blood & Marrow Transplant Unit, Jewish Hospital, 4777 E. Galbraith Road, Fifth floor, Cincinnati, OH 45236.

Peggy Knabe

Peggy Wullenweber Knabe, 73, Green Township, died Aug. 6 at Mercy HospitalWestern Hills. She was a homemaker. Survived by children Jenny Gebhardt, Arthur “Tom,” Bruce Knabe, Sally Bender; grandchildren Garrett, Knabe Brett, Carly Gebhardt, Tyler, Derek, Reagan, Nash Jr. Carson, Chloe, Clayton Bender. Preceded in death by husband Arthur T. Knabe Sr. Services were Aug. 10 at Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Arrangements by Grace Lutheran Church.

Verna Koenig

Verna Staudenmaier Koenig, 91, Green Township, died Aug. 10. She was a homemaker. Survived by daughters Marian Moench, Phyllis Reis; grandchildren Debbie Winter, Joe, Craig Reis,

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Larry Noppert

Larry L. Noppert, 67, formerly of Cleves, died Aug. 12. He was an electrician for Cincinnati Gas & Electric. He was an Army veteran and a member of Harrison Senior Center. Survived by children Joe, Jamie and Tonya Noppert; mother Vera Franz; five grandchildren. Preceded in death by father Leo Noppert, stepfather Paul Franz. Arrangements by Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.

Juanita Papania

Juanita McMillin Papania, 97, Green Township, died Aug. 7. She was a homemaker. Survived by daughters Marilyn Schneider, Patricia McCrudy; stepchildren Carolyn Seranella, Larry, Bill Papania; six grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; three great-greatPapania grandchildren. Preceded in death by husbands Cornelius Macke, Lawrence Papania, step-children Marie Sladek, Joe Papania, siblings Iva Lenk, Albert, Billy McMillin. Services are Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the St. William Parish Center Chapel. Arrangements by Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home.

Carole Quinn

Carole Williams Quinn, 70, Green Township, died Aug. 6 at the Hospice of Cincinnati, Mercy HospitalWestern Hills. She was a counselor in the Cincinnati Public School District. Survived by husband Ralph Quinn; children Jeff Quinn-Hartley, Sue Tasset, Beth Allen; grandchil-

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Arrest/citations

Juvenile, 16, curfew violation at 3311 Camvic Terrace, Aug. 5. Juvenile, 17, curfew violation at 3311 Camvic Terrace, Aug. 5. Juvenile, 17, warrant, Aug. 6. Maurice Taylor, 25, 3828 Washington Ave., driving under suspension, Aug. 6. Gregory Isham, 40, 831 Ezzard Charles, driving under suspension, Aug. 8. Somer Howard, 29, 3775 Robb Ave., theft and forgery, Aug. 10. David C. Sherritt, 49, 4012 Walter Ave., drug paraphernalia at 4012 Walter Ave., Aug. 6. Thomas Allen, 36, 3670 Sandal Lane, open container, Aug. 8. Barry Slocum, 24, 3608 Woodbine Ave., disorderly conduct, Aug. 9. James Berry, 28, 5246 Willnet Drive, disorderly conduct, Aug. 9. Allen Cottrell, 24, 872 Crowden Drive,

warrant, Aug. 9. Sophia Henderson, 22, 467 Pedretti Ave. No. 2, warrant, Aug. 10. Andrew Hrezo, 31, 18683 Running Deer Lane, warrant, Aug. 10. Stanley Lawhorn, 33, 3306 Camvic Terrace No. 11, drug paraphernalia, Aug. 4.w Gaion Dewberry, 37, 1171 Kuhlman, domestic violence at 3814 Harrison Ave., Aug. 4. Juvenile, 15, curfew violation at 3311 Camvic Terrace, Aug. 5.

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Victim confronted by two suspects, one of which grabbed victim's wrists at 3425 Gamble Ave., Aug. 9.

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Lotion squirted all over inside of vehicle at 3783 Wilmar Drive, Aug. 6.

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Suspect threw rock and hit victim in face at 3838 Washington Ave., Aug. 8.

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Satellite radio and GPS unit stolen from vehicle at 3428 Alta Vista Ave., Aug. 3. GPS unit, money and two USB computer ports stolen from vehicle at 4104 St. Martins Place, Aug. 7. Money stolen from vehicle at 4112 St. Martins Place, Aug. 6.

CINCINNATI DISTRICT 3 Arrests/citations

Brandon Runck, born 1987, panic, threat of violence, 3301 Cavanaugh Ave., Aug. 5. David James Winningham, born 1961, domestic violence, 2999 Epworth Court, Aug. 9. Derrick Finn, born 1985, domestic violence and assault, 3285 Renfro Ave., Aug. 4. Keith Lamar Jones, born 1957, obstruction of official business, 3219 Harrison Ave., Aug. 7. Louise Penny Lindsey, born 1963,

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criminal trespass, 2454 Harrison Ave., Aug. 10. Melissa Ventura, born 1976, theft under $300, 2435 Harrison Ave., Aug. 7. Nathan Hornsby, born 1987, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of drugs and theft under $300, 6165 Glenway Ave., Aug. 5. Nellia L. Fuqua, born 1964, theft under $300, 5092 Glencrossing Way, Aug. 4. Thomas Johnson, born 1983, disorderly conduct fighting, domestic violence and resisting arrest, 2501 Westwood Northland Blvd., Aug. 8.

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DEATHS From B8 dren Sara, Emma, Zach, Sammy, Tyler, Alex, Jordan, Cassie; brothers Bill, Don Williams. Preceded in death by first husband Thomas Hartley, brother Bob Williams. Services were Aug. 10 at St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements by Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home. Memorials to: Margaret B. Rost School, 5858 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati, OH 45248 or Seton High School, 3901 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205.

Asenath Schultz

Asenath Pelcher Schultz, 59, Cleves, died Aug. 12. She was a waitress. She was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ. Survived by sons Stanley, James Schultz; grandchildren Stosch, Arik Schultz; siblings Brenda Story, Jackie Pickers, Sonja Hart, Ruth Allen, Arthur Pelcher. Preceded in death by parents Rheba, William Pelcher, siblings Billy, Thomas Pelcher, Deborah Garcia. Services were Aug. 17 at Dennis George Funeral Home.

Patricia Tepe

Patricia O’Donnell Tepe, 85, died Aug. 8. She was a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital. Survived by husband Lawrence Tepe Sr.; children Larry, Tim, Dennis, Matt, John Tepe, Mary Woeste; grandchildren Adam, Rachel, Kate, Dennis, Eric, Colleen, Emily, Tim, Julie, Christina, Jonathan, Maria Tepe, Josh, Laura, Ben, Jessica Woeste, Jill Gordan, Ted Schaible; great-grandchildren Dennis Tepe; siblings Mike O’Donnell, Joan DeVol. Preceded in death by sisters Helen Fitzgerald and the late Maureen O’Donnell.

Services were Aug. 11 at St. William. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Shoulder-toShoulder, 4754 Chapel Ridge Drive, Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45223 or St. Jude Church, 5924 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati, OH 45248.

Sharon Watts

Sharon K. Watts, 52, died Aug. 12 at Mercy Hospital-Fairfield. Preceded in death by parents Emmett, Mazie Watts. Services were Aug. 18 at Rebold Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Bereavement Support Group, 282 Fair Ave., Hamilton, OH 45011.

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ORD 09-06 To Repeal Authorize a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Cheviot and the Hamilton County Department of Community Development for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, to Select a Realtor for the Use by the City in Implementing the Program; and to Declare an Emergency Passed: April 21, 2009 Deborah M. McKinney, President of Council Approved: April 21, 2009 Samuel D. Keller, Mayor Attest: Rachel A. McKinney, Clerk of Council ORD 09-07 To Set Rates for the Usage of the Municipal Swimming Pool; And To Declare An Emergency Passed: April 21, 2009 Deborah M. McKinney, President of Council Approved: April 21, 2009 Samuel D. Keller, Mayor Attest: Rachel A. McKinney, Clerk of Council ORD 09-08 To Amend the 2009 Annual Appropriations; and To Declare an Emergency. Passed: April 21, 2009 Deborah M. McKinney, President of Council Approved: April 21, 2009 Samuel D. Keller, Mayor Attest: Rachel A. McKinney, Clerk of Council ORD 09-09 To Approve the Agreement with the Ohio Department of Transport for the Resurfacing of Harrison Avenue; to Authorize the Safety-Service Director to Sign the Agreement on behalf of the City; and to Declare an Emergency Passed: May 5, 2009 Deborah M. McKinney, President of Council Approved: May 5, 2009 Samuel D. Keller, Mayor Attest: Rachel A. McKinney, Clerk of Council

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ORD 09-11 To Amend the 2009 Annual Appropriations; and to Declare an Emergency Passed: May 19, 2009 Deborah M. McKinney, President of Council Approved: May 19, 2009 Samuel D. Keller, Mayor Attest: Rachel A. McKinney, Clerk of Council ORD 09-12 To Approve a One Year Collective Bargaining Labor Contract with A.F.S.C.M.E.; and to Declare an Emergency Passed: July 7, 2009 Deborah M. McKinney, President of Council Approved: July 7, 2009 Samuel D. Keller, Mayor Attest: Rachel A. McKinney, Clerk of Council ORD 09-13 To Amend the 2009 Annual Budget Appropriations; and to Declare an Emergency Passed: July 21, 2009 Deborah M. McKinney, President of Council Approved: July 27, 2009 Samuel D. Keller, Mayor Attest: Rachel A. McKinney, Clerk of Council ORD 09-14 To Approve the Contract with the Advisory Council of Hamilton County General Health District for the Provision of Public Health Services in the Calendar year 2010 ; to Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Contract on Behalf of the City; and to Declare an Emergency Passed: July 21, 2009 Deborah M. McKinney, President of Council Approved: July 27, 2009 Samuel D. Keller, Mayor Attest: Rachel A. McKinney, Clerk of Council

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ORD 09-15 To Create a Committee to Authorize the Purchase and Sale of Real Property in the City of Cheviot Under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program; and to Declare an Emergency Passed: July 21, 2009 Deborah M. McKinney, President of Council Approved: July 27, 2009 Samuel D. Keller, Mayor Attest: Rachel A. McKinney, Clerk of Council

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ORD 09-16 To Accept the Bid of Morton Salt Company for the Provision of Ice Control Salt for the 2009-2010 Winter Season; and to Declare an Emergency Passed: July 21, 2009 Deborah M. McKinney, President of Council Approved: July 27, 2009 Samuel D. Keller, Mayor Attest: Rachel A. McKinney, Clerk of Council

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RES 09-07 To Authorize the Safety-Service Director to Solicit Bids for Ice Control Road Salt for the 2009-2010 Winter Season; and to Declare an Emergency Passed: June 2, 2009 Deborah M. McKinney, President of Council Approved: June 2, 2009 Samuel D. Keller, Mayor Attest: Rachel A. McKinney, Clerk of Council

ORD 09-10 To Accept the Bid of Perram Electric for the Harrison Avenue Traffic Signal Project; and to Declare an Emergency Passed: May 5, 2009 Deborah M. McKinney, President of Council Approved: May 5, 2009 Samuel D. Keller, Mayor Attest: Rachel A. McKinney, Clerk of Council

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RES 09-06 To Submit to the Hamilton County Board of Elections a Proposed New Tax Levy to be Voted upon by the Electors of the City of Cheviot at the August 4, 2009, Special Election; and to Declare an Emergency Passed: May 12, 2009 Kathleen Zech, President Pro-Tem of Council Approved: May 12, 2009 Samuel D. Keller, Mayor Attest: Rachel A. McKinney, Clerk of Council

RES 09-10 To Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the F.O.P. for the Period Beginning April 1, 2009, and Ending March 31, 2010; and to Declare an Emergency Passed: August 4, 2009 Kathleen Zech, President Pro-Tem of Council Approved: August 4, 2009 Samuel D. Keller, Mayor Attest: Matthew D. McGowan, Acting Clerk of Council

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RES 09-05 To Request that The Hamilton County Auditor Certify to the City of Cheviot the Tax Levy Calculations Enumerated in Section 5705.03(B) of the Ohio Revised Code; and to Declare an Emergency Passed: May 5, 2009 Deborah M. McKinney, President of Council Approved: May 5, 2009 Samuel D. Keller, Mayor Attest: Rachel A. McKinney, Clerk of Council

RES 09-08 To Transfer Funds; and to Declare an Emergency Passed: June 16, 2009 Deborah M. McKinney, President of Council Approved: June 16, 2009 Samuel D. Keller, Mayor Attest: Rachel A. McKinney, Clerk of Council

Albert Werle

Albert A. Werle, 100, Green Township, died Aug. 13 at Mercy Franciscan at West Park. He worked in building maintenance. Survived by children Rose Kelley, Mary Bittner, Albert J., Robert Werle; siblings Rose Carrara, William Werle; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife Anna Werle, daughter Ruth Werle, parents Joseph, Rosa Werle, siblings Matilda Kahny, Bertha Willman, Clara Abel, Ralph, Sister Maria, O.S.F., Werle. Services were Aug. 15 at St. Jude Church. Arrangements by Rebold Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Marjorie Book Continuing Education Society, 2373 Harrison Ave., Suite 21, Cincinnati, OH 45211.

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ORD 09-17 To Enact Sections 110.80 Through 110.94 of the Codified Ordinances of Cheviot Which Regulate The Operation of "Teen Clubs" in the City of Cheviot Passed: August 4, 2009 Kathleen Zech, President Pro-Tem of Council Approved: August 4, 2009 Samuel D. Keller, Mayor Attest: Matthew D. McGowan, Acting Clerk of Council

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ORD 09-18 To Approve the Projected 2010 Tax Budget for the City of Cheviot, Ohio; and to Declare an Emergency Passed: July 21, 2009 Kathleen Zech, President Pro-Tem of Council Approved: July 21, 2009 Deborah M. McKinney, Acting Mayor Attest: Rachel A. McKinney, Clerk of Council

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From B9 Vernon Heath, born 1986, theft under $300, 2435 Harrison Ave., Aug. 7. Chris Wayne Chagman, born 1979, theft $300 to $5,000, 6000 Glenway Ave., Aug. 4. Ebone Williams, born 1985, theft under $300, 6000 Glenway Ave., Aug. 4. Frank Carter, born 1977, theft under $300, 6000 Glenway Ave., Aug. 3. Harvey Dubose, born 1988, trafficking and drug abuse, 2814 Harrison Ave., Aug. 8. Jamie Westheider, born 1976, theft of drugs, and illegal possession of drug document, 2373 Harrison Ave., Aug. 3. Jane C. Ingle, born 1962, theft under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road, Aug. 7. Joann Green, born 1956, theft under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road, Aug. 7. John F. Linneman, born 1985, theft

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Police reports

August 19, 2009 under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road, Aug. 8. Papa Ka, born 1991, drug abuse and burglary, 2917 Westknolls Lane, Aug. 3. Ronald Lunsford, born 1985, aggravated menacing, 2673 Wendee Drive, Aug. 7. Sean Harshaw, born 1991, drug abuse and trafficking, 2814 Harrison Ave., Aug. 8. Sylvie Akaba, born 1978, domestic violence and aggravated menacing, 3240 Boudinot Ave., Aug. 8. Tracy Huffaker, born 1972, theft $300 to $5,000, 2400 Harrison Ave., Aug. 7.

Incidents Aggravated robbery

2847 Fischer Place, July 31.

Breaking and entering

2840 Boudinot Ave., July 31.

Burglary

2258 Harrison Ave., Aug. 4. 2416 Bluffcrest Lane, Aug. 5. 2701 Anderson Ferry Road, Aug. 3. 2789 Montana Ave., Aug. 3. 2902 Wardall Ave., Aug. 3. 2908 Costello Ave., Aug. 1. 2917 Westknolls Lane, Aug. 3. 3041 West Tower Ave., Aug. 2. 3121 Cavanaugh Ave., Aug. 4. 3137 Gobel Ave., Aug. 3. 3221 Mayridge Court, Aug. 4. 3367 Hanna Ave., July 31. 3974 Yearling Court, Aug. 3.

Felonious assault

2300 Queen City Ave., Aug. 1.

Grand theft

2325 Harrison Ave., Aug. 2. 2649 Thomasville Drive, Aug. 3. 2804 Four Towers Drive, Aug. 4. 2955 Ferguson Road, Aug. 3. 2955 Kling Ave., Aug. 3. 3167 Westbrook Drive, July 31. 3203 Boudinot Ave., Aug. 4. 3211 Westbrook Drive, July 31. 6000 Glenway Ave., Aug. 4.

Petit theft

2310 Ferguson Road, Aug. 1. 2322 Ferguson Road, Aug. 2. 2322 Ferguson Road, Aug. 3. 2804 Lafeuille Ave., Aug. 1. 2894 Harrison Ave., Aug. 4. 3360 Cheviot Ave., Aug. 3. 5092 Glencrossing Way, Aug. 3. 5092 Glencrossing Way, Aug. 4. 6000 Glenway Ave., Aug. 3. 6000 Glenway Ave., Aug. 4.

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Robbery

3159 Montana Ave., Aug. 5.

Theft license plate

2982 Lischer Ave., Aug. 3.

Vehicle theft

2384 Montana Ave., Aug. 2. 2416 Ferguson Road, Aug. 2. 2670 Montana Ave., Aug. 3. 2686 Lafeuille Ave., July 31. 3104 Cavanaugh Ave., Aug. 4.

GREEN TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Jennifer L. St. Charles, 33, 6497 Greenoak Drive, domestic violence, resisting arrest and obstructing official business at 6497 Greenoak Drive, Aug. 1. Erin Z. Daugherty, 28, 6219 Savannah Ave., possessing drug abuse instruments at Boomer Road and North Bend Road, Aug. 1. Tyler L. Moore, 21, 3727 Herbert Ave., assault and resisting arrest at 3807 North Bend Road, Aug. 1. Matthew D. Becker, 19, 5527 Karen Ave., possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia at 5530 Karen Ave., Aug. 2. Krista M. Desalvo, 20, 3863 Glenmore Ave., drug abuse at Bridgetown Road and Meadowview, Aug. 2. Ernie L. Duff, 57, 3010 Jessup Road, felonious assault at 3010 Jessup Road, Aug. 2. Juvenile, 14, theft at Woodhaven Drive, Aug. 2. Juvenile, 17, receiving stolen property and falsification at 3500 West Fork Road, Aug. 4. Juvenile, 16, falsification at 3500 West Fork Road, Aug. 4. Kevin Heid, 28, 5472 Asbury Lake Drive No. 32, violating protection order at 5472 Asbury Lake Drive No. 32, Aug. 5. Juvenile, 13, theft at 6550 Harrison Ave., Aug. 5. John H. Glines, 40, 148 Western Ridge Drive, theft at 5403 North Bend Road, Aug. 5. Bobby Schmidt, 24, 5638 Northglen Road, drug paraphernalia at 5638 Northglen Road, Aug. 6.

Juvenile, 17, disorderly conduct at 3645 Boomer Road, Aug. 6. Douglas T. Fiebig, 27, 8210 W. Mill St. No. 393, falsification at 6303 Harrison Ave., Aug. 6. Trey A. Majors, 31, 315 Lowell Ave., failure to comply, carrying concealed weapon and obstructing official business at 3328 Galbraith Road, Aug. 7. Kenneth Neil, 50, 5922 Oakwood Ave. Apt. 3, drug paraphernalia and driving under suspension at Shepherd Creek Road and Blue Spruce Road, Aug. 7. William E. Schroth, 61, 8240 Pippen Road, drug paraphernalia at Shepherd Creek Road and Blue Spruce Road, Aug. 7. Nicole L. Glasgow, 33, 5585 Springdale Road, drug paraphernalia at Shepherd Creek Road and Blue Spruce Road, Aug. 7. Shawn A. Ogle, 28, 1101 Woodlawn Ave., theft at 6300 Glenway Ave., Aug. 7. Stevie Roberson, 53, 3661 Alter Place, possessing drug abuse instruments and drug paraphernalia at Colerain Avenue and Hawaiian Terrace, Aug. 8. Paul Watson, 44, 3933 Lovell Ave., theft at 3933 Lovell Ave., Aug. 9. Lisandro L. Cabrera, 34, 3722 Westmont Drive No. 22, tampering with records, forgery and possessing criminal tools at 5089 Glencrossing Way, Aug. 8. Johnny R. Barcol, 44, 4368 Harrison Ave. No. 8, disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 4368 Harrison Ave., Aug. 8. Jody L. Espich, 40, 3110 River Road No. 2, disorderly conduct at 6590 Harrison Ave., Aug. 9. James J. Anderson, 18, 2960 High Forest Lane No. 302, theft at North Bend Road and Cloverleaf, Aug. 9. Erik A. Zimmerman, 30, 6136 Woodhall Drive, domestic violence at 6136 Woodhall Drive, Aug. 9. Eugene Dubose, 39, 2250 Park Ave., theft at 5750 Harrison Ave., Aug. 9. Juvenile, 17, theft at 5071 Glencrossing Way, Aug. 9. Gerald M. Carney Sr., 40, 1516 Sidona Lane, possession of marijuana at Sidney Road and Glenway Avenue, Aug. 9.

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). • 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.

Assault

Incidents

Suspect grabbed and shoved victim and threw a bicycle at them at 5567 Lawrence Road, Aug. 2.

Breaking and entering

Three neon signs, 36 liquor bottles, copper piping, miter saw and sharpening tool stolen from home at 6064 Cheviot Road, Aug. 1. Three security cameras stolen from Gold Top Dairy Bar at 2810 Blue Rock Road, Aug. 1. Door frame damaged during attempted break in at Hi-Lo Beverage at 6595 Glenway Ave., Aug. 3. Two laptop computers stolen from Modern Ice at 5709 Harrison Ave., Aug. 3. Hinge damaged on detached garage door during attempted break in at 6126 Wesselman Road, Aug. 6.

Burglary

Home entered, but nothing found missing at 5350 Lee's Crossing Drive No. 8, July 31. Rear door and window screen damaged on home during burglary attempt at 6479 Hayes Road, Aug. 3. Money stolen from home at 2770 Roseann Lane No. 2, Aug. 3. Money and assorted jewelry items stolen from home at 1867 Sylved Lane, Aug. 5. Video game system and two video games stolen from home at 5574 Clearview, Aug. 7. Money and assorted jewelry items stolen from home at 5132 North Bend Road, Aug. 7.

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