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Oak Hills High School senior quarterback Steve Gebing unloads against La Salle High School as he is pursued by La Salle Lancer senior Keenen Gibbs at the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown at Nippert Stadium Aug. 28. Gebing passed for 47 yards and ran for 32 more in the 7-3 Highlander loss. See more in sports on A5.
Sewer work closing Wesselman The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSD) has contracted with Triton Services, Inc. to install a 36-inch sewer from Buffalo Ridge to Rybolt Road along Wesselman Road in Green and Miami Townships. Wesselman Road is closed between Buffalo Ridge Road and Zion Hill Road where the construction is currently taking place. The road is expected to reopen Fri-
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day, Oct. 16, weather permitting. Two more phases of the project will close portions of Wesselman: • Phase 2 – Wesselman Road between Zion Hill and Taylor roads will then close for about four weeks. • Phase 3 – Wesselman Road between Taylor and Rybolt roads is scheduled to close then and reopen in spring 2010. The above dates are estimates, however all road closures will be
coordinated through the Hamilton County Engineer’s office. MSD is building the new sewer to eliminate the Wesselman Woods Wastewater Treatment Plant and to improve sewer services to the properties served by this facility. For more details about this project, contact Martie Thompson, the MSD customer service representative at 771-9424.
North Bend Swingin’ with concert By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com
North Bend is preparing for an end-of-summer celebration. Mayor Terry Simpson says he challenged village council to come up with an event to bring the community together. Enter Swingin’ on the Green, an open house-style meet and greet and a concert by the Brower band and the Taylor High School band. The event will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6, on the Village Green at Taylor and Symmes avenues in North Bend. The evening will feature a silent auction, door prizes, a splitthe-pot raffle, games and prizes for the youngsters and face painting. The Miami Township Fire Department will display some of its fire equipment and Papa John’s Pizza and United Dairy Farmer ice cream will be available. The proceeds from the event will help the Village purchase new
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Michael Harvey, 16, left and Travis Holtman, 17, members of the Marching Yellow Jackets at Taylor High School, where the marching band camp was hard at work practicing. After playing at the North Bend Swingin’ on the Green, the band will march at the school’s first home football game Friday, Sept. 11. village limit signs. Village Councilwoman Fran Romweber is the chairwoman of the event, and she says her committee, which includes Tia Ruehlman, Rita Allen and Betty Karches, has had a lot of fun in the planning. “We think we have a great event planned,” Romweber said. “We just kept thinking about what the residents would like.”
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Romweber said the project came at the perfect time for her, as she just retired as principal of St. Ursula Academy. “We have planned for all ages,” she said. “Now, we are just praying for good weather.” Part of Swingin’ on the Green will be a silent auction. Romweber said the auction items are fabulous. “We have great prizes. I think everyone is going to have a wonderful time.” Romweber says the band’s final number will be ‘The Last Rose of Summer.’ “That’s appropriate for North Bend,” she said. “The old Island Queen would play that as she passed North Bend on her final voyage of the summer.” The event is free and open to the public. Simpson said he envisions the evening as a chance for village residents to gather and get to know one another. Concert goers are encouraged to bring chairs blankets and enjoy music in the outdoors.
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Oak Hills Local School District Treasurer Ronda Johnson said the district’s budget for fiscal year 2010 shows Oak Hills’ commitment to being stewards of the taxpayers’ money. The Oak Hills Board of Education met in early August, along with the Oak Hills Finance Committee, to review the district’s budget for 20092010. Johnson said the group reviewed revenue projections for the general operating and permanent improvement funds. She said the general Johnson fund is estimated to see a 4.7 percent increase in revenue, with projections totaling $65.6 million. The permanent improvement fund revenue is projected at $5.9 million, she said. “Estimated expenditures were also reviewed by the board and finance committee,” Johnson said. “In all school districts the bulk of expenditures are allocated toward salaries and benefits.” She said for fiscal year 2010, about 80 percent of the budget is appropriated for all personnel services, including teachers, bus drivers, custodians and administrators, which totals about $56 million for nearly 1,000 employees. She said overall expenditures in the district are projected to increase 2.6 percent. “This budget clearly represents the district’s continued commitment to stewardship and financial stability, but most importantly, the continued commitment to excellence in education,” she said. Oak Hills purchases textbooks on a five-year replacement cycle, and the content area for 2010 is language arts. Johnson said about $855,000 is appropriated for new language arts curriculum materials. The district also has appropriated $1.5 million for the study and replacement of high school technology, she said. Johnson said the district also replaces school buses on a cycle, and $250,000 is budgeted for the replacement of four buses. The district received a grant providing $18,000 toward each bus, she said.
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Garden club grows and shares its talents It must be planted on fertile ground, because the Western Hills Garden Club continues to grow in an era when other organizations are experiencing decreasing membership numbers. Having just celebrated its 20th birthday last September, the club is a compara-
tive youngster among its older peers across the state. However, that relative lack of history does not intimidate this diverse group of women, whose ages span four decades. If anything, it fuels the club, which calls Western Hills Country Club home.
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Members fan out not only across the west side, but also throughout Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky to plan, plant and nurture a number of civic gardens and container plantings for the public to enjoy. You may discover these plucky volunteers spring, summer or fall on their knees in such beds as the Historic Garden at the Delhi Historical Society's Farmhouse, 468 Anderson Ferry Road, or perhaps the Outpatient Surgery Courtyard Garden at Mercy Hospital Western Hills – where volunteers water, weed and generally wow visitors with their blooms in just two of the many public spaces they have developed and continue to maintain. In spite of these already ongoing commitments, when the Greater Cincinnati Master Gardener Association called for help in 2006, the club accepted the challenge to design, plant and tend three containers on the pedestrian Purple People Bridge each year. Although now there is
plumbing on the bridge, that first year the women lugged jugs of water down to the bridge several times a week to keep their flowers healthy. For the past two years, the club has snagged second place honors for the Container Gardens, which this year are located at the first spot on the south side of the bridge. With that same sense of generosity, the club takes it newest commitment seriously – a large, central herb garden at the Delhi Floral Paradise Garden, 461 Greenwell Ave., tended weekly this time of year by its Spice Ladies team. In addition to beautifying these four very different types of gardens, the club has never forgotten to care for its original plot of perennials at the entrance of Western Hills Country Club, where it holds monthly meetings. If you'd like to learn more about the Aug. 13th flower show program or for membership information, call Cheri at 922-0255.
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At Planting Day on the Purple People Bridge for the Western Hills Garden Club were front row form left, Lois Gutzwiller, Lois Stephens, Kathy DePrie and Nancy Finke; back row Mary Finn, Nancy Fenton, Lauri Sachs, Carolyn Laemmle, Janie Bier and Barb Kock.
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Volunteers tend the perennial beds this spring at the Delhi Historical Society Farmhouse Garden. From left are, in foreground: Marlene Kayse, Margie Jansing (kneeling), Mary Kay Binder and Barbara Wood (standing with tools.)
Gallery announces its fall schedule The Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph has announced its schedule of
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Architecture and Artifact” will run Sept. 20 through Oct. 25. Among the highlights will be works by sisters who were art professors and the history of the Mount’s Mater Dei Chapel. A gallery reception is planned for 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. “Selections ’09,” the 14th biennial exhibit and awards gala, will showcase work by
exhibits for the fall semester. Open now is the “Exhibition of Mount Student Art,” featuring student works from the Mount’s Department of Art and Design programs from the 2008-2009 academic year. A reception for the exhibit the last day of the exhibit, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. “Visual Charity: Celebrating Sisters of Charity in Art,
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CORRECTION The Miami Township 3.29 mill replacement fire and emergency medical services levy will cost the owner of a $100,000 home $97.66 annually. We listed an incorrect figure in last week’s Western Hills Press. The township’s 1.60 mill replacement police levy will cost the owner of a $100,000 home $47.49 annually.
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SPORTS This week in tennis
• Taylor High School girls defeated Roger Bacon 3-2, Aug. 26. Winning singles for Taylor was Meyer, who defeated Quinn 6-1, 6-1; and Lavender, who defeated Bickel 64, 6-3. In doubles, Fangmann and K. Kempf defeated Rall and Finke 6-1, 75. Taylor advances to 1-2 with the win. • Mother of Mercy High School girls defeated Seton High School 3-2, Aug. 26. In singles, Mercy’s Smith defeated Schwaeble 7-5, 6-1; Seton’s Simpkins defeated Miller 6-1, 6-0; Mercy’s Weber defeated Coster 7-5, 6-1. In doubles, Mercy’s Sullivan and Tucker defeated Cook and Bisher 6-4, 1-6, 76; and Seton’s Sportsman and Weketter defeated Acito and Kollman 6-3, 63. Mercy advances to 1-3 with the win. • Oak Hills High School girls defeated Fairfield High School 3-2, Aug. 26. Winning in singles for Oak Hills was K. Gilkey, who beat Reece 6-4, 60; Ehrman, who defeated Cooper 6-4, 6-1 and Bieber, who defeated Landers 6-3, 7-5. Fairfield’s team dominated the doubles competition. • Mercy won against Roger Bacon in a 5-0 shutout, Aug. 27. Smith defeated Foster 6-1, 6-0; Tucker defeated Quinn 6-0, 6-0; Weber defeated Cook 6-0, 6-0; Sullivan and Miller defeated Murphy and Sorter 6-0, 6-0 and Acito and Kollman defeated Rall and Finke 60, 6-2. Mercy advances to 2-3 with the win.
This week in golf
• Taylor High School golfer Brad Rapking shot a 4-over par 39 at Little Miami, Aug. 24, helping his team beat Mariemont with 162 points against Mariemont’s 167. Taylor is now 1-1. • Taylor High School’s Matt Nickoson, sophomore, shot a 75 over 18 holes at Sharon Woods for the Badin High School golf tournament. Taylor came in fifth of 19 schools in that tournament. • Seton High School golfer Bailey Arnold shot an even par 35 on the front nine at Deer Run Country Club, Aug. 24, against St. Ursula. Seton was defeated by its opponent, however. St. Ursula shot a 158, while Seton shot a 182. • Oak Hills High School golfer Alaina Hartman shot a 2-over-par 37 on the Red Course at Neumann, Aug. 25, helping her team win against Lakota East, 167-174. Oak Hills advances to 1-1 with the win. • Taylor High School golfer Brad Rapking shot an even par 33 on the back nine of Avon Field against Walnut Hills High School, Aug. 26. Taylor scored 145 to defeat Walnut Hills’ 157. • Mercy High School golfer Melissa Funk shot a 47 on the front nine at Potters Park, Aug. 26, helping her team defeat Badin High School, 197266. Mercy advances to 2-2 with the win. • Taylor boys defeated Reading 167-196, Aug. 27, at Sharon Woods. • Elder High School’s Connor Moulden shot 5 over par 41 on the front nine at Aston Oaks, Aug. 27. Elder defeated Taylor High School 169-177. Elder advances to 1-0 with the win. • Oak Hills golfers Krystal Kaiser and Alaina Hartman both shot 2 over par 37 at Beechcreek, Aug. 27, helping Oak Hills win against Colerain, 157189. Oak Hills girls advance to 2-1 with the win. • Taylor golfer Jenna Rutherford shot 5 over par 40 on the front nine at Hickory Woods, Aug. 27, helping the Taylor girls beat Mariemont High School 193-216. Taylor advances to 3-2 with the win. • Mercy golfer Lauren Pflum shot 6 over par 42 at Devou Park, Aug. 27, helping Mercy beat Villa Madonna 182-185. Mercy advances to 3-2 with the win.
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Oak Hills looks to step up offense in week 2 By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
One play made the difference. With his team trailing 3-0, La Salle High School senior wide receiver Matt Woeste made a juggling 64-yard touchdown against Oak Hills during the Crosstown Showdown at Nippert Stadium Friday, Aug. 28. The Lancers won 7-3. “(Oak Hills was) daring us to throw,” La Salle head coach Tom Grippa said. “They put seven guys in the box, and we thought we’d be able to get one or two deep balls.” And they did. La Salle junior quarterback Andrew Kummer was 13-for-26 passing for 173 yards and the aforementioned touchdown to Woeste. He also threw one interception. It was the Lancers’ defense, however, that won the game. “I think I have a good defense,” Grippa said. “We have a lot of guys back from last year and a good defensive staff.” La Salle held Oak Hills to just three points on a 37-yard field goal by Charlie Montgomery in the second quarter. The key to the game was stopping Oak Hills on fourth down as the Highlanders were inside the La Salle five with just a few ticks left on the clock before halftime. “I think the game was won on the goal-line stand,” said Grippa, who was particularly impressed with senior linebacker Joe Alexander, senior defensive end Kennan Gibbs and junior defensive back Zach Cox. Senior running back Zach Abbatiello rushed 10 times for 22 yards for La Salle, fumbling near the endzone in the second half. “Zach is our best player,” Grippa said. “That might hurt some of (my players’) feelings, but I give him the ball and he’s going to fumble but once in a blue moon. It’s not going to happen very often.” The Highlanders, meanwhile,
pass at the 37 yard line and returned it into Elder territory with two minutes remaining in the first half. But, the Panthers held on fourth-and-7 from the 35-yard line. Elder linebacker Nick Ambeliotis recovered a fumble at the Flyers’ 35-yard line. Moments later, Brown scored on a 1-yard run to put the Panthers ahead 35-20. Elder put the score out of reach when senior linebacker Corey Mason intercepted a pass and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown putting the Panthers ahead 42-20 with 9:59 left in the fourth quarter. O’Connor scored the last TD. Elder plays Colerain at noon Sept. 6 in The Pit , a game that will be televised on ESPN. Gannett News Services
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Oak Hills High School junior running back Cory Burgin tries to shed a tackle by La Salle junior Zak Cox. Burgin had seven rushes for 35 yards in the 7-3 loss. were led by junior tailback Tommy Konkoly, who rushed 20 times for 66 yards, and Steve Gebing, who threw for 47 yards and ran for 32 more. “Oak Hills is a good team,” Grippa said. “(Oak Hills head coach) Kurry (Commins) is a great coach, and he has an outstanding staff. We had to fight out butts off.” Oak Hills will look to add more points to the board when the team plays at Harrison Sept. 4, while La Salle plays at Covington Catholic Sept. 5. “It was a great high school game, but we just made too many mistakes,” Oak Hills coach Kurry Commins said. “Our kids played their tails off.” Gannett News Services contributed to this report.
put Elder ahead 21-7 with 2:45 left in the first quarter. The Panthers increased their lead just before halftime when Tim O’Connor hauled in a slant pass and scored from 12 yards out to put them ahead 28-20. It was one of two TD catches for O’Connor. Keante Minor intercepted a Miller
Senior running back John Greene rushed 10 times for 64 yards for the Yellow Jackets, while senior quarterback Cameron Youngblood had eight carries for 68 yards. Sophomore Brad Young had six tackles, two assists and a fumble recovery, and junior Ricky Allen recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for the Yellow Jackets. Taylor plays at Dayton Sept. 4.
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La Salle High School junior wide receiver Rodriguez Coleman goes up and gets it against Oak Hills. He finished with four catches for 50 yards.
The Elder Panthers, ranked No. 2 in the Enquirer Division I coaches’ poll, dominated the East St. Louis Flyers in the second half of the Crosstown Showdown Aug. 29 and rolled to a 49-28 victory at Nippert Stadium. Both teams are ranked in the most prominent national polls. Elder and East St. Louis are ranked No. 9 and 13, respectively, by MaxPreps.com. The Panthers are No. 3 in USA Today’s poll, the Flyers are 10th. The Panthers scored 21 firstquarter points Saturday night before East St. Louis rallied. Junior running back Ben Coffaro sprinted 49 yards for a touchdown to put the Panthers ahead 70 with 8:23 left in the first quarter. Selby Chidemo hauled in a 7yard pass from Mark Miller to make the score 14-0. Adam Brown scored on a 15-yard run to
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Here’s a look at several of the top boys’ soccer teams in the area as they begin the season.
Elder
In 2007, the Elder Panthers went 18-4 and won the GCL with a 10-1 conference record. In 2008, they won just five games overall and sputtered their way to a last-place league finish. Elder, however, hopes its senior-laden squad can return to form in 2009. Leading the way will be Zac Cruetzinger, Andrew Frede, Jose Freudiger, David Glatt, Joe Herrmann, Zach Martini, Jake Meyer, Chad Thornton and Eric Winter. Junior midfielder Nathan Sexton and junior forward Cory Cason should also see significant minutes, as they hope to bolster an offense that was held to one goal or fewer 11 times last season.
La Salle
Fourth-year varsity starter Kyle Smith leads a pack of seven returning starters back to the pitch for the La Salle Lancers.
Smith produced eight goals and three assists for La Salle in 2008 while finishing third in the Greater Catholic League South Division with 19 points. “This year’s team will have a great mix of experience and youth,” sixth-year head coach Steve Schulten said via e-mail. “We Schulten return several players with two years of varsity experience that potentially could provide strong leadership for our young players. “For this team to succeed, we will have to defend well and finish chances early in matches,” Schulten added. Alongside Smith, La Salle’s returning starters include Nick Breyley, Eric Powers, Andrew Engel, Chris Fisbeck, Jon Feuchter and Nate Ballinger. Several new additions will also immediately contribute including Mack Robinson, Logan Sillies and Brian Allanben. La Salle posted an 8-7-3 overall record last season
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while taking third in the GCL South Division at 5-42. St. Xavier (13-5-3) took first place in the GCL-South Division followed by second-place Moeller (10-5-3, 7-2-2). La Salle opens GCL South Division play with a road game against St. Xavier at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.
Oak Hills
A sextet of third-year varsity players lead Oak Hills back to the pitch after the Highlanders finished at 5-10-3 in 2008. Oak Hills’ third-year varsity players include seniors Mike Hertsenberg, Riley Kilgore, Brandon R a a b e , Cameron Neely and C h a r l i e Hertsenberg Montgomery and junior Micheal Beam. Seniors Shane Bateman and Joe Ilg also return as starters for Raabe
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The Bombers are coming of a successful 2008 season in which they won a GCL title and advanced all the way to the regional semifinals in the state tournament before losing to a speedy Milford team. In order to repeat – or surpass – that success from a year ago, the Bombers will need great play not only from returning senior starters Chris Nam (mid-
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First-year head coach Mark Griffith inherits a Yellow Jackets squad that finished a respectable 8-8-2 last season. The top returner is forward Jason Krummen, a first-team All-CHL performer who scored 20 goals and had five assists last year; his 20 goals were second most in the league behind departed senior Mitchell White, who scored 36 goals for Mariemont. Other key returners include Justin Merz, Matt Salamone, Ian Sander,
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The Mustangs are coming off a rough 2008 season in which they struggled to find the win column, but first-year head coach Randall Bruegge is focused on bringing a new mentality to the program. “They didn’t do to well last year, but the main focus this year will be on teamwork and worrying less about individual performances,” he said. Leading the Mustangs are seniors Cyrus Flander (sweeper/midfielder) and Chris Kunkemoeller (keeper/striker), as well as sophomore Francis Gyau (midfielder). “We just want to improve on last season and get more parental support,” Bruegge said. “It’s a good group of guys, and they should turn some heads this year.”
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Dylan Scholtes and Logan Scholtes, while newcomers Tyler Hafer, Randy Keyer and Stephen Warren also figure to be in the mix. Griffith was pleased his team played league rival Ross to a 0-0 standstill in the preseason in July; Taylor fielded four junior varsity players in that game. “We play (Ross) again as our last regular season game,” Griffith said of the Oct. 15 match. “It will be a good one.”
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second-year head coach John Mirizzi. “The work ethic of the returning players seems to indicate that this could be a promising season for the Highlanders,” Mirizzi said via e-mail. “The team is anchored by eight returning upperclassmen, most of whom are starters, who are returning with significant varsity experience. “With this experience comes a sense of comfort and depth on the roster this season,” Mirizzi added. A number of newcomers will also contribute immediately including senior Dimitri Lenovski, senior Logan O’Brien, junior James Ryan, junior Chris Lehan, junior Matt Callabro, junior Nick DeMeo, junior Nick Hayden, junior Nick Smith, junior Justin Moore, junior Logan Johnson and junior James Luebbe.
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Oak Hills, Mercy take to soccer field Several of the top local girls’ soccer teams are back in action; here’s a run down of teams as they head into the season.
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Oak Hills
The graduation of seven seniors at the close of the 2008 season and several key injuries has provided Oak Hills High School with plenty of offseason adversity to overcome. Before the 2009 season
overall record of 16-3-1. Five starters return from the 2008 team including senior Katie Osborn (defender), senior Amanda Meyer (defender), senior Emily Reddington (midfielder), junior Niki Handlon (forward) and junior Sam Amend (forward). Handlon was named first-team All-GMC last season after leading the Highlanders with 15 goals and seven assists. Junior Kelsey Laumann returns to the field after missing the 2008 season with an injury. Before the injury, Kelsey was named first-team AllGMC as a freshman after netting 13 goals and five assists in 2007. As a result of graduations and injuries, several new additions will need to contribute immediately including junior Tori Esterkamp (defender, midfielder), sophomore Emily Spraul (defender) and senior Katie Beck (keeper).
Seton
The Seton High School girls’ soccer team has five starters back from a 7-5-7 team in 2008 but lacks experience across the board. The Saints graduated 12 seniors from the 2008 team so there are several players
that need to get acquainted to the varsity level. “We only have five players with a lot of varsity experience,” said head coach Mollie Harloff. “This year is about getting the new players used to the varsity level.” Seton returns Mollie Williams, Katie McLanahan, Olivia Lenzer, Elyse Brown, Katie Phillips, Abbey Scherer and Stacie Volker. Molly Rebenneck and Carm Lucas are two new players to watch for Seton.
Taylor
Jim Mercer is making the switch. After coaching the boys’ team for six years, Mercer enters his first season as head coach of the girls’ team. He hopes to lead the Yellow Jackets, which finished 7-11 and fifth in the Cincinnati Hills League last year, to their first conference crown since 2004. Taylor returns two senior captains in defensive center back Steph Redding and midfielder Tara Joseph (nine goals and six assists in 2008), who led the team in scoring last year. Other seniors include defender Chelsea Bowman, midfielder Kelsey Holbrock and forwards Beth McCaf-
ferty and Felicia Janson. “We have a good group of seniors returning that will lead a group of very talented underclassmen,” Mercer said. Those underclassmen are headlined by a trio of freshmen – defender Drema Keyer and midfielders Gretchen Kolkmeier and Cheyenne Redding. “Our big question will be the goalkeeper position,” Mercer said. Sophomore goalie Liz Mooney will replace the departed Rachel Wood, who now plays for Northern Kentucky University.
Western Hills
The Western Hills High School Mustangs went 3-10 last season but hope that returning starters Amanda Ross, Tabitha Beebe, Danielle Rankin and Megan Miller can lead the team to greater success in 2009. They’ll get help from newcomers Krystal Kelley, Alivia Durbin, Meghan West, Katelyn Kelley and Breanna Steger. “This year will be a growing year,” first-year head coach Amy Miller said. “The girls are committed to do well and perform to the best of their abilities.”
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After finishing a pedestrian 7-10 last year, the Bobcats have high hopes for 2009, as they return 11 seniors. “While all of them will not start, they will provide lots of leadership and depth,” head coach Mike Rust said. Among the returners are Katie Bachus, Kelly O’Brien, Elle Ventre, Megan Brandt, Hannah Borell, Kelsey Zwergel and Lindsey Keck. They will be joined by newcomers Anna Eggleston, Kelsie Dirksing, Rebecca Tumlin and Hannah Stowe. The Bobcats finished fifth in the GGCL last season.
could even start, Oak Hills had already lost two-year starting defender Becca Biet- Feist rich and first-team All Great Miami Conference keeper Kaitlyn Murphy to injury. “ ( W e ) lost over half of (our) goal Reddington scoring due to graduation and injury,” 19th-year head coach Chuck Laumann said via email. “(It) seems like a dim forecast, but I have guarded optimism going into the season. “We do have a good group returning, 11 with varsity experience, who contributed to last year’s successes,” Laumann added. Murphy had 12 shutouts and only allowed nine goals as the Highlanders’ keeper in 2008. Oak Hills finished at 134-1 while taking second place in its Greater Miami Conference with a league record of 7-2 last fall. Mason won the GMC title in 2008 with a 7-1-1 record in the conference and an
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On Aug. 4, residents of the city of Cheviot were asked to go to the polls to approve a tax increase for general operating expenses to all of the city services intact. I am humbled that the residents approved the increase during a tough economic time. On behalf of myself, my administration and Cheviot City Council, I want to thank our residents for their support and confidence. I assure you we will continue to provide all city services to keep Cheviot the way it has always been, and that is a great place to live. Samuel D. Keller Mayor City of Cheviot
Reaction to Drummond letter
(Kevin) Drummond states “Planned Parenthood is like a store” and “Abortion is a very personal decision.” Wouldn’t it be simple if this were so? The problem here is that abortion is a human life-and-death issue. It cannot be reduced to an
“if you like it, fine; if you don’t, fine too” mentality. The termination of human lives is a concern for all of us. We have a serious obligation to oppose it at every turn – not go to a different store. Jacque Docter Beech Grove Drive Covedale
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As a mother and pediatric nurse I was shocked and disappointed at the Marlboro cigarette add placed directly at the bottom of the sports and recreation page underneath a picture of a boys youth volleyball team. The boys look at their picture in the Press and also see the cigarette add. Not a good placement choice. Money is an issue for all of us; if Marlboro wants to advertise in the press, how about putting it with the car dealership adds. Not in a place where children will be looking. Becky Haehnle Northglen Road Green Township
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“The casinos in Indiana are 2030 minutes away from the Cincinnati area. They are not affecting local charitable events and fundraisers here or there. Those casinos bring in large tax revenues to Indiana and their local communities. Ohio could be reaping those same tax revenues and helping itself out of the tax shortfall it currently has. The guess here is Cincinnati will have the tax drain of two stadiums while Kentucky joins Indiana with enhanced gaming capabilities. So then even more Ohioans can spend their money in adjoining states. Go figure!” T.D.T. “Casino gambling is long overdue in the state of Ohio. But of course we will have plenty of opposition from states that Ohioans go to and gamble like Indian and Michigan. They will spend millions of dollars to doom the real benefits of Ohio casinos that include: good jobs; entertainment; economic development; and revitalization of communities. Religious zealots (myopic moralist) will condemn gambling, being the purist they think they are, have yet to lie down in front of a moving Ohio car heading to Indian to gamble demanding repentance or risk the perils. These religious zealots are themselves too busy heading to Kentucky to by their cigarettes and alcohol. Last-
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ly, Ohio casinos will not hurt charitable events. I have yet to see the archdiocese file bankruptcy because it will demand parishioners to increase their tithings and public schools refuse to hold festivals – will continue to always ask its communities to support increased spending by more school levies.” G.D.W. “One only has to look at what gambling not even in Ohio has done to Church bingos, ask any of them they are really hurting. With only so much free money a family has for entertainment one night at a casino can use that all up. A year or so ago it seemed like every week you saw several ads at churches for Texas Hold ‘em, not so here lately.” L.S. “Yes … Yes … Yes.” K.C. “No. Many westsiders are strong loyal supporters of their church festivals and organizations. This commitment will stay forever has it is woven into our values.” B.L.
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Congrats to reading superstars All 17,000 “signs” point to a successful summer for families in Green Township. From June 1 to July 31, more than 17,000 preschoolers, kids and teens in Hamilton County achieved Library Superstar status during Creature Feature, our 36th annual summer reading program. Along the way, these sensational summer readers encountered creatures of all kinds between the covers of books and in-person at the library’s line-up of creepy crawly programs. Upon completing the final level, they earned the treasured book prize and proudly displayed
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models for the Library Superstars in their lives. Research suggests that seeing adults engaged in reading for pleasure is one of the best ways to promote childhood literacy and help children grow into happy, productive and literate adults. Congratulations to all of the Library Superstars and their reading role models! We wish you a wonderful school year, and we hope you’ll continue to harness the super powers available to you for free at your public library. Natalie Fields is children’s librarian at the Green Township branch library.
In memory of Harry Heileman I taught as an adjunct faculty member at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College off and on for 16 years while working elsewhere most of the time. As a teacher of English composition, and sometimes psychology, I learned a great deal from my students. Many were struggling, working hard and succeeding in making a better life for themselves and their families. I think they learned a few things from me also besides using correct punctuation, writing dramatic narratives and constructing effective arguments on controversial topics. Sometimes, my students would wonder how I corrected reams of essays for English composition and all those quizzes and tests in psychology. Sometimes they assumed that I just turned over my papers for someone else to correct. Surprisingly enough, none of my hundreds of students over the years had another teacher like me, who knew a retired gentleman named Harry Heileman who served as a reader for me once a week or maybe twice a week if I
was overwhelmed with both essays and tests to correct in the same time frame. Being a teacher of English composition and psycholJoyce ogy, and being a Rogers teacher who was Community totally blind was quite an adventure Press guest for my students columnist and for me, and people like Harry Heileman made it all easy and fun. I think I was known as a teacher who readily gave praise for good work and who also caught every spelling error, wrong punctuation mark and who readily gave back unacceptable papers for resubmission. From 1994 to 2004, Harry Heileman and I made quite a team and kept my students on a track of doing well and feeling good about their success. Yes, all my former students reading this, I heard every word, phrase, sentence and answer you wrote; and I directed Harry and
From 1994 to 2004, Harry Heileman and I made quite a team and kept my students on a track of doing well and feeling good about their success. my other wonderful and quite intelligent readers to put all those red marks on your papers. I reviewed and evaluated every paper and made those, I hope, helpful comments. I listened, evaluated and gave my students the message that I really cared because I did care. In truth, Harry and my other readers were invaluable, too. Isn’t interdependence what we are all about after all? Well, now for you, Harry, it is “no more papers, no more tests, no more teachers in distress.” Thanks for being a good friend and a special assistant. Some day when I join you in heaven, I promise not to bring any student essays with me. Joyce Rogers is a resident of Covedale.
Pro-life policies can’t stop at abortion Last month, I came under attack for a vote I cast in support of women’s health and education in underserved communities in greater Cincinnati and across the country. I am proud of my record as a pro-life legislator and I am a member of the bipartisan Pro-Life Caucus in the House of Representatives. I opposed President Obama’s decision to reverse the Mexico City policy which banned the use of taxpayer dollars to promote or fund abortions in countries receiving American aid. I have written to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that I will oppose any health care legislation that would provide public funding for abortion. I will continue to stand up for greater Cincinnati’s pro-life values, even when it is not politically popular or expedient. But being pro-life means more than being anti-abortion. Pro-life values require us to protect life at all stages, and that means supporting policies that promote the health and well-being of our most vulnerable citizens, including the born as well as the unborn. I recently voted against a measure that would have restricted the use of Title X funding.
Critics of Title X have tried to misrepresent this critical women’s health program, but the regulations are crystal clear: of the funds Steve “None appropriated under Driehaus this title shall be Community used in programs where abortion is a Press guest method of family columnist planning.” Instead, Title X helps to provide low-income women with health care services such as cancer screening and mammograms, as well as funding family planning services that help reduce the number of abortions. Thousands of women in Greater Cincinnati and millions more in the United States rely on Title X. I have been criticized for supporting Title X because Planned Parenthood is a provider of these services. While I strongly disagree with Planned Parenthood’s position on abortion, they are currently one of very few organizations helping to provide the vital health care – mammograms, pap smears, cervical cancer screenings – that falls under Title X.
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Kids, teens achieve superstar status
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Green Township branch teen librarian Cheryl Selby presents Alena Rapien with the grand prize for preschoolers, Tough Trike.
More than 28,000 readers of all ages – preschoolers, kids, teens, parents, grandparents and other adults – discovered the pleasures of reading together during the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s 36th annual summer reading program. From June 1 to July 31, they explored books, attended programs and won prizes just for reading. The preschool grandprize winners, who each received a Tough Trike, at local library branches were: • Alyssa Meyer, Cheviot branch; • Eli Hartman, Covedale branch; • Alena Rapien, Green Township branch; • Vaughn Wullenweber, Miami Township branch; • Rashaan Wright, Westwood branch. The kids grand-prize winners, who each received a one-year basic family membership to the Cincinnati Zoo, were: • Sam Siegel, Covedale branch; • Sarah Reddington, Green Township branch; • Jesse Hickman, Westwood branch. The teen grand-prize winners, who each received a $25 Target gift card, were: • Samantha Miller, Cheviot branch; • Alyssa Cassidy, Green Township branch; • Raven Lemons, Miami
Township branch. The adult grand-prize winners, who each received a $25 gift certificate to the Friends of the Public Library Used Book Sale, were: • Amy McAlpin, Green Township branch; • Daniel Haselden, Westwood branch. Their names were entered in the prize drawings after they completed four levels of the summer reading program. This year’s Creature Feature theme captured the imaginations of preschoolers, kids and teens. They encountered creatures of all kinds between the covers of books and inperson at the library’s programs like “Wildlife Comes to You” with the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Upon completing the final level of the program, more than 17,000 of the summer readers earned the book prize and displayed their “A Library Superstar Lives Here” yard signs. Overall program participation increased by nearly six percent from last year. Plus by participating alongside the Library Superstars in their lives, adults became reading role models. Research suggests that seeing adults engaged in reading for pleasure is one of the best ways to promote childhood literacy and help children grow into literate adults.
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Covedale branch library children’s librarian Colleen Wood, right, presents Sam Siegel, 5, with the grand prize for kids: a one-year basic family membership to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Also pictured with Sam are his 8-year old sister, Madeline, and his mom, Sheri.
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Alyssa Cassidy of Cleves received the grand prize for teens, a $25 Target gift card, from Green Township branch teen librarian Cheryl Selby.
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Raven Lemons won the teen grand prize, a $25 Target gift card, at the Miami Township branch library. She is pictured with Julie McCoy, branch manager.
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Westwood Branch children’s librarian Nancy Kammer presents Rashaan Wright with a Tough Trike, the preschool grand prize. Rashaan is pictured his mom, Johnita Gamble, and twin brother, left, Hashaan.
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Covedale branch children’s librarian Colleen Wood, standing, presents 3-year old Eli Hartman, seated on his mom Rachel’s lap, with the grand prize for preschoolers, Tough Trike. Also pictured with Eli are his twin brother Ben, right, and big brother Gabe.
Cheviot Branch teen librarian Tom Gardner presents Samantha Miller with the grand prize for teens, a $25 gift card to Target.
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Amy McAlpin won the grand prize for adults, a $25 gift card to the Friends of the Public Library Used Book Sale, at the Green Township branch library. She is pictured with teen librarian Cheryl Selby.
Green Township branch teen librarian Cheryl Selby presents Sarah Reddington with the grand prize for kids, a one-year basic family membership to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.
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Westwood branch manager Kathy Bach presents Daniel Haselden, who is holding his daughter, with the summer reading grand prize for adults, a $25 gift certificate to a Friends of the Public Library Used Book Sale.
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Vaughn Wullenweber won the preschool grand prize at the Miami Township branch, a Tough Trike.
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Alyssa Meyer won a Tough Trike, the grand prize for preschoolers at the Cheviot branch library. She is pictured with teen librarian Tom Gardner.
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, S E P T . 3
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. Closing reception 4-7 p.m. Sept. 11. Free. Presented by College of Mount St. Joseph. Through Sept. 11. 2444314. Delhi Township.
BUSINESS MEETINGS
Business Network InternationalBridgetown, 8:30 a.m., Hillebrand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 4320 Bridgetown Road, third-floor conference room. Meets every Thursday. 941-6464; 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.
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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. 244-4314. Delhi Township.
FARMERS MARKET
Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 2-5 p.m., Bridgetown Finer Meats Wine Shop, $10. 574-3900; www.bridgetownfinermeats.com. Bridgetown.
MUSIC - BLUES
Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Luckey’s Irish Pub, 3722 Harrison Ave.. Free. 662-9222. Cheviot.
MUSIC - COUNTRY
Danny Frazier Band, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Drew’s on the River, 4333 River Road. $3. 451-1157. Riverside.
MUSIC - WORLD
Lagniappe, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Crow’s Nest, 4544 W. Eighth St., 921-2980. West Price Hill.
MUSIC - OLDIES
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. 2444314. Delhi Township.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Women’s Monthly Meet-Ups, 10 a.m.-noon, The Women’s Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave. Connecting with others in the community while participating in educational and enrichment activities. Presented by The Women’s Connection. 471-4673, ext. 17; www.thewomensconnection.org. West Price Hill.
FARMERS MARKET
Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.
NATURE
Raptors, noon-4 p.m., Mitchell Memorial Forest, 5401 Zion Road, Stone Shelter. Learn about and meet a variety of native raptors. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Cleves. Raptors, noon-4 p.m., Shawnee Lookout Park, 2008 Lawrenceburg Road, Historic Cabin. Learn about and meet a variety of native raptors. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Miami Township.
RECREATION
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, S E P T . 6
ART EXHIBITS
Exhibition of Mount Student Art, 1-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph. Free. 244-4314. Delhi Township. Hollmeyer Orchards, 1-5 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.
HISTORIC SITES
Wine Tasting, 4-7 p.m., Bridgetown Finer Meats Wine Shop, 6139 Bridgetown Road. $10. 574-3900; www.bridgetownfinermeats.com. Bridgetown.
MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK
Woodwind Steel, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Drew’s on the River, 4333 River Road. 4511157. Riverside.
MUSIC - ROCK
The Gamut, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Patrick’s Sports Bar, 5060 Crookshank Road. 451-1763. West Price Hill.
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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.
SUPPORT GROUPS
FARMERS MARKET
FOOD & DRINK
Over 55 Dance, 2-5 p.m., Delhi Senior and Community Center, 647 Neeb Road. Nonmembers welcome. Music by Nelson. $5. Presented by Delhi Seniors. 451-3560. Delhi Township.
Raptors, noon-4 p.m., Mitchell Memorial Forest. Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275. Cleves. Raptors, noon-4 p.m., Shawnee Lookout Park. Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275. Miami Township.
SUPPORT GROUPS
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SENIOR CITIZENS
NATURE
Elvis Show, 7-9 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. $10. Reservations recommended. 251-7977. Riverside. Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7-8:15 p.m., Shiloh United Methodist Church, 580 Anderson Ferry Road. Open to any individual caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Free. 451-3600. Delhi Township.
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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.
NATURE
Raptors, noon-4 p.m., Mitchell Memorial Forest. Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275. Cleves. Raptors, noon-4 p.m., Shawnee Lookout Park. Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275. Miami Township.
Talk-Act-Listen-Konnect, 6:30-8 p.m., The Women’s Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave. T.A.L.K. is a weekly program focused on what it means to be a woman today. Weekly participation not mandatory. Presented by The Women’s Connection. 471-4673, ext. 17. West Price Hill. T U E S D A Y, S E P T . 8
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. 2444314. Delhi Township.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Girls Club, 3:30-4:45 p.m., The Women’s Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave. Presentations by guest speakers, arts and crafts, and community service projects, plus occasional field trips. Ages 8-11. Registration required. Presented by The Women’s Connection. 471-4673, ext. 15. West Price Hill. Girls Life, 4:45-6 p.m., The Women’s Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave. Presentations by guest speakers, arts and crafts, and community service projects, plus occasional field trips. Ages 12-14. Registration required. Presented by The Women’s Connection. 471-4673, ext. 15. West Price Hill.
COMMUNITY DANCE
Bop Club, 7-11 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. Oldies and swing music. Dance lessons except last Tuesday of month. $3, members free. 251-7977. Riverside.
DANCE CLASSES
Line Dance Class, 10-11 a.m., Dunham Recreation Complex, 4356 Dunham Lane. Line dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776. West Price Hill.
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Lagniappe, a Cajun Gypsy New Orleans jazz band, performs at 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at 4544 W. Eighth St. in West Price Hill. For more information, call 921-2980.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Ashtanga Yoga, 6-7:15 p.m., Miami Heights Elementary, 7670 Bridgetown Road, cafeteria. Dress comfortably, bring yoga mat. All levels. $8. Registration required. Presented by Three Rivers Community Education. 6752725. Miami 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. 675-0496. Sayler Park. Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.
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BUSINESS MEETINGS
Business Network InternationalBridgetown, 8:30 a.m., Hillebrand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 941-6464; www.bni-ohio.com. Bridgetown.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Beginners Ashtanga Yoga, 7-8 p.m., Miami Heights Elementary, $8. 675-2725. Miami Township.
FARMERS MARKET
Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.
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COMMUNITY DANCE
Line Dancing, 7-11 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. 251-7977. Riverside.
DANCE CLASSES
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, Closing reception 4-7 p.m. Free. 244-4314. Delhi Township.
FESTIVALS
BUSINESS MEETINGS
Girls Club, 3:30-4:45 p.m., The Women’s Connection Learning Center, Registration required. 471-4673, ext. 15. West Price Hill. Girls Life, 4:45-6 p.m., The Women’s Connection Learning Center, Registration required. 471-4673, ext. 15. West Price Hill.
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Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.
Exhibition of Mount Student Art, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph. Free. 2444314. Delhi Township.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Cruise-In, 5-9 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. Custom cars welcome. Awards and door prizes. Value menu. Free. 251-7977. Riverside.
FARMERS MARKET
ART EXHIBITS
Delhi Business Association Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Delhi Park, 5125 Foley Road, Delhi Lodge. Public invited. 922-3111. Delhi Township.
RECREATION
FESTIVALS
Harvest Home Fair, 5-11 p.m., Harvest Home Park, 3961 North Bend Road. Parade begins 6 p.m. at Harrison Avenue and Bridgetown Road, down Harrison, turns left on North Bend Road, ends at Harvest Home Park. Music, rides, 4-H exhibits, flower and horse shows, food and drinks. One-mile race through Cheviot. $5, free ages 12 and under, and before 3:30 p.m. Presented by Kiwanis Club of Cheviot-Westwood. Through Sept. 13. 662-0524. Cheviot.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight, Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. With Ron “Johnny Rocket” Leichman and Leigh Carter. Presented by Jokes and Jazz. 251-7977. Riverside.
Harvest Home Fair, 5-11 p.m., Harvest Home Park, The Rusty Griswolds perform 7-11 p.m. Horse Show begins 7 p.m. Home well water testing at Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservancy District booth. $5, free ages 12 and under, and before 3:30 p.m. 662-0524. Cheviot.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 4-7 p.m., Bridgetown Finer Meats Wine Shop, $10. 574-3900; www.bridgetownfinermeats.com. Bridgetown.
MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK Blue Stone Ivory, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. 2517977. Riverside.
MUSIC - ROCK
DV8, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Drew’s on the River, 4333 River Road. Electronica club/dance. $3. 451-1157. Riverside.
Basic Square Dance, 10 a.m., Dunham Recreation Complex, 4356 Dunham Lane. With Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 3216776. West Price Hill.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Yoga, 7:10 p.m., Dunham Recreation Complex, 4356 Dunham Lane. Tender yoga plus meditation. $10. 471-7653. West Price Hill.
FARMERS MARKET
Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Walk Club, 11 a.m., Fernbank Park, 60 Thornton Ave., Lodge. Potluck; bring a dish to share. Wear walking clothes and shoes. Ages 50 and up. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sayler Park. T H U R S D A Y, S E P T . 1 0 PROVIDED
“Dinosaurs Unearthed,” the third most-attended exhibit at The Cincinnati Museum Center, comes to an end Monday, Sept. 7. It is the first exhibit in the world to feature a set of full-size, feather-covered dinosaur models. Recent discoveries suggest some dinosaurs may have been covered in feathers for camouflage. Tickets are $15, adult; $10, child. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.cincymuseum.org or call 513-287-7000.
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. 2444314. Delhi Township.
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Elaine Youngs, pictured, is one athlete scheduled to compete at the AVP Crocs Tournament of Champions at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, Friday, Sept. 4, through Sunday, Sept. 6. Tickets are $5-$90. Visit www.avp.com.
Life
Western Hills Press
September 2, 2009
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How do we deal with the unfairness of life? Sooner or later we know that life is not fair. It never was. It never will be. Though that fact infuriates us at times, we are powerless to change it. Rather, it presents us with the challenge of what to do with such a life or with the cynical attitude it often engenders. Even though we may be religious-minded people, God does not step in to make our lives fair. Earth is not heaven. Earth is not where all unfairness is righted. As analyst Robert A. Johnson puts it, “The world is not supposed to work. All it does effectively is produce consciousness.” It is to wake us up before we die. It is to create situations that can potentially form us by how we choose
and how our egos deal with the inequities that surround us. Spiritually we are called upon to discover that life is a mystery and a paradox. We’re forged by it, formed by it, made whole by it. Unfairness is such a part of the fabric of life that the most noble spiritual leaders who have lived among us have all been treated unfairly. In fact, it contributed to their nobility. Are we to expect to be treated better than they? Do they not try to teach us how to transcend unfairness? One of the important questions we must ask ourselves at times – and which serves as an indicator of whether we’re becoming cynical through our experience of unfairness, or more whole – is, “How do I
behave in the face of things I cannot change? In the face of things that are obviously unfair?” One of the best real-life examples in someone else’s life was the example George Will wrote of years ago in Newsweek. It was about his son Jon, the oldest of four children. Jon had just turned 21 years old and his father characterized him as a happy and active young man. Yet a crucial fact was that Jon has Down syndrome. George wrote, “… this is a chromosomal defect involving degrees of mental retardation and physical abnormalities.” Then we wrote of his son’s condition words we might all remember, “Jon lost, at the instant he was conceived, one of life’s lot-
teries, but he was also lucky. “His physical abnormalities do not impede his vitality and his retardation is not so severe that it interferes with life’s essential joys – receiving love, returning it, and reading baseball box scores. Jon has seen a brother two years younger surpass him in size, get a driver’s license, and leave for college, and although Jon would be forgiven for shaking his fist at the universe, he has been equable. I believe his serenity is grounded in his sense that he is a complete Jon and that is that.” George Will and his family evidently love son Jon very much.
He approaches head-on the unfairness of life wrought in their own family, and for Jon, accepting the fact that, through no fault of his own, “Jon lost one of life’s lotteries.” It’s most probable that you and I have already lost some of life’s various lotteries, and may lose some more. Does that need to be an utter catastrophe? In fact, it is not winning all the lotteries that most tests our mettle. There’s a short prayer we might offer for ourselves when life’s unfairness gets in our face: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the
courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”
Father Lou Guntzelman Perspectives
Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.
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Be on the lookout for moisture conditions in your house When you own a home, it’s always a good idea to get regular termite inspections to prevent possible infestation. But a Tristate couple who got termite treatment 10 years ago, and regular inspections since then, says they were shocked to find termites had returned with a vengeance. Debbie Harpring and her husband, Todd, had bought a termite inspection and protection plan and recently started remodeling their bedroom. “The contractor said, ‘What is that dip in your floor?’ We had to take everything out of the room. Todd said, ‘I don’t know, never noticed it – that’s where the bed has always been.’ They said well, we’ve got termites,” Debbie said. The termites were in the same spot back in 1999. At the time of that last treatment the Harprings had bought inspection and damage repair plans, so they called the termite treatment company. “The inspector came out and informed us right away it was not their problem, it was our problem because there’s too much moisture,” Debbie said. The moisture is in the crawlspace underneath their house and it’s that moisture
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t h a t attracts termites. Yet, the contract with the treatment company specifically excludes coverage if there’s
moisture. “I didn’t know if we had moisture before or after. I had no idea because nobody ever said anything to us about moisture being in the crawlspace,” Debbie said. The termite treatment company had conducted inspections three times a year – but they were only checking a termite baiting system located in areas around the house. No one ever checked under the home, in the crawlspace where the termites had been found in the past. There is an access panel to the crawlspace right out back so no one has to be home for the inspectors to check. Debbie Harpring said she was quite surprised to learn termites are back and that they had done considerable damage to her home. This occurred even though she was supposed to get regular inspections. “I think that’s what the
whole contract is about, they’re supposed to inspect my home to make sure there were no termites – and that was never done,” she said. So I contacted the termite extermination company, which sent out an independent inspector. He found inactive termite mud tubes and signs of other destructive insects still in the crawlspace. He concluded moisture, as well as termites, caused more than $9,300 damage to the house. The termite treatment company told me it values its long relationship with the Harpring family and so has agreed to pay for the full amount of repairs – both from the termites and moisture – even though it is excluded from its contract. Bottom line, everyone should be aware of, and look out for, any moisture conditions in and around their house – particularly crawlspaces. Moisture can attract termites as well as lead to a number of other problems including mold. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.
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Life
September 2, 2009
Reader spills the beans with Napa recipe
I was in a meeting the other day when a colleague told me how nice I looked in my magenta and black suit and trendy peep-toe heels. I had to laugh because had he seen me a few hours earlier in tank top and shorts digging potatoes he might have had a different opinion. But I think I’m a lot like most of you: one look for the professional side and one for
the personal side. It’s the personal side that helps keep me balanced in my high-tech Rita world. Heikenfeld I guess Rita’s kitchen that’s why today was a perfect day: up early, feed
the chickens, pull weeds from the garden, hang clothes on the line with enough time left to can peaches and make wild elderberry and rose petal jellies. Labor Day’s almost here and I’ve got some good recipes for your celebration.
Napa Valley baked beans
Indian Hill reader Clare Ackerman shared this recipe recently. “Always a hit,” she said. Stir together: 1 can each: kidney, pinto, baked beans, French cut green string beans (drained) 1 jar chili sauce 1 ⁄2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon or so Worcestershire sauce Bake at 325 degrees for about two hours or so, uncovered. Cover when beans start to thicken, stir occasionally.
My attempt at Uno’s salad dressing
Clermont County reader Monica Friedl loves the blueberry pomegranate vinaigrette dressing from Uno’s in Anderson Township. Rick Arbic, kitchen man-
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ager/chef told me the salad is an iceberg and romaine mix and they add cucumber, tomato and onion, a couple ounces of Gorgonzola and some candied walnuts which they purchase from a vendor. Uno’s dressing is from its food service. Rick told me it has blueberry purée, vinegar, sugar, oil, etc. It’s hard to re-create restaurant dishes – that’s why I always tell you to enjoy them there.
shakes. Preheat oven to 250 degrees and spray cookie sheet. Mix sugar, salt and cinnamon. Set aside. Whisk egg white and water until frothy. Add nuts and coat evenly then toss in sugar mixture until coated. Pour in single layer on sheet and bake 45 minutes to an hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool and store covered at room temperature.
1 cup pomegranate blueberry juice (Kroger has it) 1 tablespoon red onion or more to taste White wine or rice vinegar – start with a tablespoon 1 ⁄2 teaspoon garlic minced Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil or soybean oil (Uno’s contains soybean) or more to taste Reduce juice to 1⁄4 cup. Let cool. Whisk in rest of ingredients.
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Carol Yeazell of Springfield Township needs a recipe for the quinoa salad dressing at Whole Foods in Rookwood. Here’s one I use for quinoa and bulgur wheat salad. I’m thinking a squirt of Dijon mustard would be excellent, too. 1
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Cheviot’s Harvest Home Fair. Between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., private well owners may bring a water sample to the Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation Dis-
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Mercy gets another OK
The Hamilton County Rural Zoning Commission has given unanimous approval for plans by Mercy Health Partners to develop a new hospital in Green Township. The Hamilton County Rural Zoning Commission members voted 5-0 in favor of the proposal to re-zone the planned site for the hospital on North Bend Road, just off I-74. This approval follows unanimous votes in favor of re-zoning from the Green Township Trustees and the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission. The final step of the process is approval by the Hamilton County Commissioners, who are expected to consider the
Historical geology
The Westwood Historical Society meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9, will feature a trip back in time -- to when Earth was much younger -- to learn about the rocks, geological formations, and the many fossils around us in southwestern Ohio. R. A. Davis, professor of biology and geology at the College of Mount St. Joseph, will lead the time travel. The meeting will then discuss about how Cincinnati’s unique very early history shaped the look and feel of the City today. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Westwood First Presbyterian Church, 3011 Harrison Ave.
Grant tech
Cheviot School was awarded a $160,000 grant through the Ohio Enhancing Education Through Technology program. The program is designed to assist students and schools in crossing the digital divide by ensuring that every student is technologically literate by the end of eighth grade. Cheviot will use the grant to purchase new software, servers and computers for classrooms.
Oktoberfest in Cheviot
St. Martin's of Tours in Cheviot will have an Oktoberfest Friday-Sunday, Sept. 1820. Times are 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday; 6-11 p.m. Saturday; and 1-8 p.m. Sunday. Friday night is adults only; with a Texas Hold ‘em Tourney on Saturday and Sunday, with a $50 buy in on Saturday and $100 buy in on Sunday. For registration contact jennih@fuse.net. Food includes fresh brats, sauerkraut, metts, hamburgers, NYPD pizza, fried pickles and cream puffs. There also will be games for adults and children. The Oktoberfest will benefit St. Martin athletic association.
Walking in Neighborhoods
The Walking in Neighborhoods group will begin its next scheduled walk at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. WIN is a group of walkers who enjoy walking and socializing with old and new friends. For information, contact Joyce Rogers at jarogers@ one.net or 921-3186.
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Be on council
The Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services continues to accept applications for the 20092010 Youth Council. This program is for high school students between the ages 13-18 residing in Hamilton, Butler, Clermont and Warren Counties. The youth council will have its first meeting 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. All completed applications are due to Kristy Kim by Monday, September 14 in order to participate. High school students may apply by downloading the application at www.hcdoes.org. All completed applications must be submitted to Kristy Kim by Monday, Sept. 14. Applications can be mailed to 250 William Howard Taft Road, Cincinnati, OH 45219, emailed to kristy.kim@hamilton-co.org or faxed to 513946-7779. Parents and teachers interested in serving as advisors are invited to call 513946-7754.
Last week’s scavenger hunt photo was from Cheviot City Hall. Congratulations to the following readers who guessed correctly: Keith, Susan, K y l e , Courtney a n d Brittany Oldfield, Zoe Zeszut, J a c k i e H u m m e l , B i l l D w y e r, Jane and Don Wright, Kelsie Schwendenmann, Sharon A. L e w i s , To r i , K a r e n , Ta t e , Tr e n t , Tr o y , E i l e e n a n d T e e g a n , J o M i l l e r, R o g e r a n d W a n d a S c h u m a c h e r, P h i l R e e d a n d B o b B e t z . Turn to A1 for this Last week’s clue. week’s clue.
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3308 Phoenix Ave.: Kelly, Patrick A. and Julie A. to Willoughby, Brandon D.; $121,000. 3427 Hilda Ave.: Parrett, Tina E. and Timothy M. to Uhlenbrock, Mary; $107,000. 3443 St. Ann Place: Fannie Mae to Campbell, Jennifer; $76,600. 3508 St. Martin’s Place: Garrett, Paul and Leeann to Warren, Jeffrey D.; $107,500. 3920 Glenmore Ave.: Ernst, Doris to Haass, Thomas J.; $65,000. 3939 Kenkel Ave.: Borgemenke, Christina M. to Dupps, Teresa L.; $82,500. 3945 Davis Ave.: The Bank of New York Mellon Tr. to Tristate Holdings Inc.; $26,500. 4119 West Court: Hightower, Carla D. to Tyler, Marjorie; $105,000.
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122 Miami Ave.: Wiehe, Timothy and Wendy to Meyer, Benjamin L.; $101,000.
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2349 Brokaw Ave.: Blathers, Terrence to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; $40,000.
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Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate.
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Ralph and Rae Marie (Giffin) Kerkhoff were married June 20, 1959 at Carthage United Church of Christ in Cincinnati. The couple resides in White Oak where they raised their three children. Ralph owned and operated Northside Auto Radiator Service for many years retiring in April, 2000. Rae Marie was a former registered nurse having graduated from Bethesda Hospital School of Nursing. She later was bookkeeper for her husband’s business. In celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, a surprise party hosted by their children, was held at The Woodlands in Cleves, Ohio, and attended by many family and friends. Sharing in their joy were their children Kimberly (Mike) Carey from Moores Hill, IN; Kelly (Michele) Kerkhoff from Patriot, IN; and Kerry (Jenifer) Kerkhoff from Cincinnati, OH. Ralph and Rae are the proud grandparents of five; Joshua and Shane Carey, Kelsey, Katelyn and Cameron Kerkhoff, and one great grandchild, Hunter Carey.
Tom Acra
Diane Henson, Mark Zacharias, Trevor Bucher; four grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Peter Bucher, son Robert Bucher, parents Frank, Marie Garrison, sister Ruth Huggins, grandson Kent Bucher. Services were Aug. 18 at St. Aloysius Gonzaga. Memorials to the Hospice of Cincinnati.
Tom Acra, 58, Monfort Heights, died Aug. 22. He was a member of the American Legion and Amvets. Survived by wife Jenny Acra; daughter Holly Danford; grandchildren Ryan, Haley, Angel; siblings Terry, Larry, Johnny, Marci. Preceded in death by daughter Tracey Acra, brother Wayne. Services were Aug. 28 at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Cincinnati.
Robert Hansmann
Robert H. Hansmann, 73, Green Township, died Aug. 26 at the Hospice of Cincinnati, Mercy HospitalWestern Hills. He worked for Cincinnati Gas & Electric. He was an Army veteran and a member of the Kuliga Dog Training Club. Survived by partner Bonnie Beiersdorfer; children Robert J. Hansmann, Sandra Ceder; siblings Ruby Moore, Erma Pieczonka, Patsy Hicks, Betty Beall, Dorothy Lozier. Preceded in death by parents Ferdinand, Beatrice Hansmann, siblings Mildred Burns, Paul, James Hansmann. Services were Aug. 28 at Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Cincinnati.
Norma Annavedder
Norma Roberts Annavedder, 93, formerly of Cheviot, died Aug. 18 in Scottsdale, Ariz. She was a nurse at St. Francis Hospital. Survived by children Edwin Annavedder, Sherry Lace; grandchildren Jeffrey, Graham Lace, Holly Mayes; great-grandchildren Kevin, Katie Mayes, Turner, Carter Lace. Preceded in death by husband Edwin Annavedder, grandson Max Annavedder. Services were Aug. 22 at Big Cedar Cemetery, Brookville, Ind. Arrangements by Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Home.
Betty Hartman
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Betty J. Hartman, 61, Westwood, died Aug. 21. She worked for Gravity/Phototype and Deskey. Survived by friends Darlene, Michael Reynolds. Preceded in death by parents Willard, Elizabeth Hartman. Services were Aug. 26 at Arlington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Joanne Ebbers Brunton, 71, Green Township, died Aug. 25. She was a teller for Fifth Third Bank. Survived by son Dennis Brunton; grandchildren Christopher, Cory, Caitlin Brunton; many cousins. Preceded in death by husband Wade Brunton Brunton. Services were Aug. 28 at Our Lady of the Visitation. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597 or American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206.
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Mildred H. “Millie” Bucher, 91, West Price Hill, died Aug. 6 at the Hospice of Cincinnati, Mercy Hospital-Western Hills. She was a manager for the Internal Revenue Service. Survived by children John Bucher, Marianne Zacharias; grandchildren Lori Jennings, Angie Ashby,
Michael J. Kenny, 61, Bridgetown, died Aug. 19. He was a Marine Corps veteran. Survived by siblings Timothy, Steven Kenny, Mary Ann Dillhoff; nephews and nieces and greatnephews and nieces Shawn, Ashley, Sara, Rachel, Corey, Logan, Kelly. Preceded in death by parents Harry, Bernadette Kenny. Services were Aug. 25 at St. Lawrence Church. Arrangements by Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to the Michael J. Kenny Fund at Fifth Third Bank.
Angela Kettering
Angela Willenburg Kettering, 84, Monfort Heights, died Aug. 25. Survived by children Valla Sears, Tim, Jenny, James, Kathleen, Ken
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Kettering; grandchildren Yvonne, Darrell, David, Philip, Matthew, Renee, Brian, Andrew, Michael; great-granddaughter Bethany; sister Hazel Calvin. Preceded in death by husband Valentine Kettering. Services were Aug. 28 at Monfort Heights United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to the Monfort Heights United Methodist Church Landscaping Fund or the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Mary Monaco, sisters Joan Heiman, Anne Monaco. Services were Aug. 26 at St. Jude. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Monaco Memorials to the St. Jude Church Capital Fund.
Cecilia Newberry
Anne Marie Schmidt Phillips, 89, died Aug. 22. Survived by sons Joseph Jr., Daniel, Raymond, Ronald, Dale, Kevin, Patrick; siblings Jack Schmidt, Betty Carroll; 19 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Joseph McPhillips Sr., sisters Julie Wellinghoff, Kate Andres. Services were Aug. 26 at St. Dominic. Arrangements by Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to: Riverview Community, 5999 Bender Road, Cincinnati, OH 45238.
Cecilia Roberto Newberry, 84, died Aug. 18 at the Hospice of Cincinnati, Blue Ash. She worked for PNC Bank. Survived by daughter Barbara Riley; siblings Alex Roberto, Rosemary Margeson; grandsons Jerry, Bill. Preceded in death by husband Robert Kramer, parents Alexander, Leona Roberto. Services were Aug. 24 at GumpHolt Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati Inc., c/o Bethesda Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 452633597.
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Alma Kessling Meyers, 97, died Aug. 9. Survived by daughters Judy Schwallie, Elaine Reardon, Susan Adick; grandchildren Julie Terrill, Suzanne Gilkey, Ken Schwallie, Jennifer Lowe, Kevin, Matthew, Ryan Reardon, Jeff Adick, Katie Wolowiec; great-grandchildren Emily, Madison Terrill, Allie Gilkey, Steven, Jeffrey, Megan Schwallie, Kylie, Carson Lowe, Julia Reardon, Ethan, Jackson, Luke Reardon, Carolyn, Sophie, Gretchen Adick; sister Mary Welage. Preceded in death by husband Harry Meyers, siblings Giles, Joseph Kessling, Julia Shook, Clare Voelker. Services were Aug. 13 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Arrangements by Frederick Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
Rose Monaco
Rose V. Monaco, 84, Green Township, died Aug. 23. She was a 45-year employee of the R.L. Polk Company. Survived by siblings Mary Ann Ionna-Heiman, John, Joseph Jr., Pat Monaco; friend Virginia Delaney; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Joseph,
Phyllis Grimes Nolan, 89, died Aug. 21 at Mercy Franciscan at West Park. She was a homemaker. Survived by children Tim, Dan, Kate, Patrick Nolan, Peg Hornsby, Brigid Nolan-Conn; grandchildren Tim, Amy, Kevin, Fran Nolan, Dan, Brigid, Michael Hornsby, Ryann Conn; great-grandchildren Katie, Will, Maggie, Owen, Sam, Ellie Nolan; sister Kathryn O’Connell; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Edward Nolan, brothers Ed, Bill Grimes. Services were Aug. 28 at St. William. Arrangements by Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. William Building Fund, 4108 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati, OH 45205 or Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
Christopher Schweitzer
Christopher W. Schweitzer, 88, died Aug. 22. He worked in shipping and receiving in the manufacturing industry. Survived by brother Ray Schweitzer; friends and caregivers Curtis and Dolly Joash. Services were Aug. 26 at Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home.
Bill Tibbetts
William Harold “Bill” Tibbetts, 55, died Aug. 21 at the Hospice of
Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge by The Community Press. Please call us at 8536262 for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 2424000 or pricing details. Cincinnati, Mercy Hospital-Western Hills. He was a welder at Cincinnati Mine Machinery. Survived by parents William, Shirley Tibbetts; sister Terri Moulden; niece Becky Albrinck; great-nephew Alex Albrinck; uncle Earl Knight, aunt Martha Boese; Taylor, Victoria, Theresa Barreto. Services were Aug. 25 at Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials to Hospice of Cincinnati, the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society.
Imogene Emery Werner
Imogene Grant Emery Werner, 89, formerly of Cleves, died Aug. 27 in Brookville, Ind. Survived by children Yvonne Bennett, Joyce Bernard, Gary, Dennis, Monty, Nicola, Timothy Emery, Lisa Fenton; sisters Nora Walton, Wilma Seal; 26 grandchildren; many great- and great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husbands Milburn “Bud” Werner, Edwin Emery, son Gregory Emery, parents Montell, Della Grant, siblings Autri Clark, Calvin, Robert, Howard Grant. Services were Aug. 29 at Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials to: Brookville Healthcare Center, 11049 State Road 101, Brookville, IN 47012.
Mary Louise Westrich
Mary Louise Boehman Westrich, 83, Green Township, died Aug. 25 at Christ Hospital. She was an editorial assistant for the St. Anthony Messenger. Survived by children Jean Leitz, Donna Steiger, William Grote; siblings Joan Espel, the Rev. John Boehman, O.F.M.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husbands Maurie Westrich, William Grote, parents Charles, Louise Westrich, brother Charles Boehman. Services were Aug. 28 at St. Jude Church. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Cincinnati, OH 45203 or Franciscan Friars, 1615 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.
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Incidents Aggravated burglary
2492 Queen City Ave., Aug. 20. 2983 Westbrook Drive, Aug. 19. 3093 Worthington Ave., Aug. 19. 5130 Glencrossing Way, Aug. 18.
Domestic violence
Physical altercation between parent and child at Audro Drive, Aug. 5.
Littering
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2322 Ferguson Road, Aug. 20. 2345 Ferguson Road, Aug. 17. 2373 Harrison Ave., Aug. 14. 2475 Westwood Northern Blvd., Aug. 19. 2703 East Tower Drive, Aug. 18. 2883 Harrison Ave., Aug. 18. 3050 Harrison Ave., Aug. 14. 5555 Glenway Ave., Aug. 16.
Petit theft
2322 Ferguson Road, Aug. 16. 2322 Ferguson Road, Aug. 19. 2435 Harrison Ave., Aug. 20. 2544 Harrison Ave., Aug. 14. 2880 Harrison Ave., Aug. 19. 2915 Montclair Ave., Aug. 14. 3000 Hull Ave., Aug. 15. 3128 Sunshine Ave., Aug. 20. 3235 Brater St., Aug. 21. 5092 Glencrossing Way, Aug. 18. 5100 Glencrossing Way, Aug. 16.
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Incidents Domestic dispute
Argument between spouses at Greenoak, Aug. 1. Argument between parent and child at Cheviot Road, Aug. 2.
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Freezer containing several dead animals placed behind Harbor Freight Tools at 5750 Harrison Ave., Aug. 9.
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Two checks written on closed account passed at Jester Jewelers at 6781 Harrison Ave., Aug. 7.
Robbery
struction site at 4210 Harrison Ave., Aug. 3. Cell phone stolen from vehicle at 6580 Harrison Ave., Aug. 3. Purse and contents stolen from vehicle at 3900 Race Road, Aug. 3. Vehicle stolen from home's driveway at 3943 Harvestridge, Aug. 4. GPS unit stolen from vehicle at 5527 Fairwood Road, Aug. 6. Car stereo and money stolen from vehicle at 5309 Chatelaine Court, Aug. 6. Five chainsaws stolen from vehicle at 1794 Churchwood, Aug. 6. MP3 player and two chargers stolen from vehicle at 5660 Karen Ave., Aug. 6. GPS unit stolen from vehicle at 4274 Runningfawn Drive, Aug. 6. MP3 player stolen from vehicle at 5673 Surrey Ave., Aug. 6. Money stolen from vehicle at 5555 Greenacres Court, Aug. 6. Money stolen from vehicle at 5436 Cecilia Court, Aug. 6. Lamp post light stolen from home's yard at 5986 Oakapple Drive, Aug. 6. Debit/credit card stolen from home at 3501 West Fork Road No. 1, Aug. 7. Money stolen from vehicle at 4127 Timberpoint Drive, Aug. 8. Cell phone stolen from counter at
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Scallywag Tag at 5055 Glencrossing Way, Aug. 8. Money stolen from two vehicles at 4408 Raceview Ave., Aug. 8. Two packs of cigarettes stolen from Walgreens at 5508 Bridgetown Road, Aug. 8. Pack of cigarettes stolen from vehicle at 4763 Ebenezer Road, Aug. 8. MP3 player stolen from vehicle at 5536 Whispering Way, Aug. 8. Money stolen from vehicle at 5370 Timberchase Court, Aug. 8. Cell phone and money stolen from home at 3086 Diehl Road, Aug. 9. Generator stolen from motor home at 6436 Taylor Road, Aug. 9. Three bank cards, coupon card, video rental card and insurance card stolen from vehicle at 5625 Vogel Road, Aug. 10.
Vehicular vandalism
Eggs thrown on vehicle while it was traveling at 4700 Rybolt Road, Aug. 1. Rock thrown at vehicle while it was traveling, damaging front corner panel at Ranlyn and Robers, Aug. 7.
MIAMI TOWNSHIP Arrest/citations
Deborah Lewis, 59, 221 North Miami,
disorderly conduct at 22 Washington Ave., July 16.
Burglary
Incidents
Residence entered and safe and contents of unknown value removed at 7426 Bridgetown Road, July 16. Residence entered and game system, games valued at $700 removed at 7631 Dog Trot Road, July 5. Residence entered and game system of unknown value removed at 9515 Mt. Nebo Road, July 5.
Criminal damaging
Mailbox damaged by fireworks at 4340 Schinkal Road, July 17. Vehicle window damaged at 3534 Numerator Drive, July 6.
Theft
Movies valued at $450 removed at 5446 Vollmer Street, July 13.
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Incidents Criminal damaging
Vehicle door damaged at 200 Miami Ave., July 17.
Vehicular vandalism
Victim reported at 200 block of Three Rivers Parkway, July 5.
Two suspects approached victim and robbed them of money at 3578 Robroy Ave., Aug. 10. Gym membership card, six CDs and two Frisbee golf discs stolen from vehicle at 3567 Krierview Drive, July 31. GPS unit stolen from vehicle at 6043 Bearcat Drive, July 31. Credit card, money and driver's license stolen from vehicle at 4419 Grove Ave., Aug. 2. MP3 player converter stolen from vehicle at 4448 Harding Ave., Aug. 2. Handgun stolen from home at 3954 Ridgedale Drive, Aug. 3. Vehicle door opened, but nothing found missing at 3677 Krierview Drive, Aug. 1. Purse and contents stolen from restroom at K mart at 5750 Harrison Ave., Aug. 1. Wedding ring stolen from home at 3639 Rackacres Drive, Aug. 3. Generator stolen from vehicle at con-
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Argument between spouses at Harrison Avenue, Aug. 3. Argument between parent and child at Muddy Creek, Aug. 9.
2703 East Tower Drive, Aug. 14. 2743 Harrison Ave., Aug. 18. 2828 Westknolls Lane, Aug. 18. 2880 Harrison Ave., Aug. 19. 3315 Felicity Drive, Aug. 15. 3820 Boudinot Ave., Aug. 14. 3924 Yearling Court, Aug. 20.
2160 Karla Drive, Aug. 24. 2880 Harrison Ave., Aug. 19.
Aggravated robbery
• 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.
Burglary
2702 East Tower Drive, Aug. 19. 2974 Westknolls Lane, Aug. 20. 3159 Montana Ave., Aug. 16.
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The Community Press publish the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: • Cheviot: Chief David Voss, 661-2700 (days), 661-2917 (evenings).
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Dion Ferguson, born 1977, drug abuse, obstruction of official business, trafficking and failure to comply with police, 2904 Queen City Ave., Aug. 23. Eric David Figgins, born 1975, telecommunication harassment, 2729 Erlene Drive, Aug. 21. Larry Harris, born 1987, domestic violence and criminal damaging and endangerment, 3159 Mozart St., Aug. 22. Leonard Tuggle, born 1968, theft under $300, 2435 Harrison Ave., Aug. 20. Randy Couch, born 1985, theft under $300, 5130 Glencrossing Way, Aug. 18. Robert Allen Jackson, born 1969, theft under $300, 5495 Glenway Ave., Aug. 22. Sandra D. Black, born 1986, theft under $300, 5092 Glencrossing Way, Aug. 18. Alphonso McKinney, born 1990, theft under $300, 2435 Harrison Ave., Aug. 21. Bianca R. Lee, born 1982, drug abuse and possession of drug abuse instrument, 5060 Crookshank Road, Aug. 17. Brandi Pope, born 1982, assault, 2494 Queen City Ave., Aug. 22. Candace Slaughter, born 1980, domestic violence, 2723 Queen City Ave., Aug. 23. Cody Gibson, born 1990, assault, 2723 Queen City Ave., Aug. 22. Jade Webster, born 1991, assault, 3500 Werk Road, Aug. 11. Nicole Cope, born 1984, after hours In park, 2800 Westwood Northern Blvd., Aug. 15. Robert Hays, born 1974, domestic violence, 2963 Four Towers Drive, Aug. 17. Ronnie Scott Terrel, born 1983, simple assault, 2266 Harrison Ave., Aug. 14.
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PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Hamilton County Board of Zoning Appeals on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, in Room 805, County Administration Building at 1:00 P.M. for the purpose of Case # Miami 2009-02 (ZVMT200902) requesting the approval of the construction of a 6 ft. high chain link fence topped with 3 strands of barbed wire that exceeds the height limitations. Location: 10743 Brower Road, Miami Township District: GHeavy Industrial Plans are on file and open for public inspection in Room 804, County Administration Building, 138 East Court Street, during normal business hours. Office hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Office Phone: 513-946-4501 1001497235 PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Hamilton County Commissioners on Wednesday September 16th, 2009, in Room 603 of the County Administration Building at 10:00 A.M. for the purpose of Case # Green 2009-06; Mercy Hospital, requesting a Zone Amendment from "B & C "Single Family Residence to "OO" Planned Office. This property is located in Green Township Plans are on file and open for public inspec tion in Room 804, County Administration Building, 138 East Court Street, during normal business hours Office hours Monday thru Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Office Phone: 513-946-4501 1001497251
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Oak Hills, 3 Rivers score high on report cards By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com
The Oak Hills Local School District has received its first “Excellent With Distinction” rating on the state report card. Rapid Run Middle School also achieved the same status and Oak Hills High School has earned an Excellent rating – the highest possible rating a high school can achieve. “This is a tremendous credit to the work of our faculty, students, parents and community stakeholders. It shows that when a community has high expectations and dedication to academic achievement students thrive
• Effective • Continuous Improvement • Academic Watch • Academic Emergency “The fact that we were able to obtain such a high honor is a great testament to our excellent staff, the dedication of our parents and their involvement with the schools, and the hard work and dedication of all our students,” said John Stoddard, Rapid Run Middle School principal. Except of Oakdale Elementary School, the other seven Oak Hills school met or exceeded the value added category. It charts whether students make a year’s worth of academic progress. • Three Rivers Local School District’s rating didn’t change – remaining at Effective – but Superintendent Rhonda Bohannon said they are thrilled with at least two of the scores. The district earned its first Excellent with Distinction at Charles T. Young Elementary School. Taylor High School earned an Excellent rating, same as last year. “We are disappointed the middle school didn’t hit Excellent (it was rated Effective), but we’ve already addressed that with changes,” Bohannon said. “The goal for the middle school is to get an Excellent.” She said the middle school, this year, has moved from a self-contained teaching system to a
and maximize their potential,” said Jeff Brandt, Oak Hills High School principal. Five other schools in the district were rated Excellent – Bridgetown and Delhi middle schools, and C. O. Harrison, J. F. Dulles and Springmyer elementary schools. Delshire and Oakdale elementary schools received Effective ratings. Released by the Ohio Department of Education Aug. 25, the ratings are for the 2008-2009 school year. Based on a formula of classroom performance and other indicators, school districts are rated: • Excellent with Distinction • Excellent
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