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Amanda Hogan Carlisle is trying something new at Westwood Town Hall. The Westwood resident is organizing an art show on the grounds of the community center at Harrison and Montana avenues. “This is the first time Westwood Town Hall will host an art show,” Carlisle said. “I presented the idea to the Westwood Civic Association and volunteered to organize it. They were very supportive and said, ‘Full steam ahead, let’s do it.’” Carlisle, an artist who paints and makes greeting cards, said she’s participated in a number of shows throughout Greater Cincinnati, and thought it was about time the west side had its own show. She said the inaugural Westwood Art Show takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the town hall, 3017 Harrison Ave. The event will feature 30 local artists who work in a wide range of artistic mediums. She said the show includes works from photographers, painters, jewelers, potters, artists who make stained glass and one who creates handmade bath and body products. “It’s a real variety,” she said. Admission is free, and all of the works will be available for purchase. Cheviot resident Adam Pearson is one of the artists taking part in the show. A student at Northern Kentucky University majoring in art education, he said he plans to bring about 30 of his photographs

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Cheviot resident Adam Pearson puts the finishing touches on one of his paintings he plans to exhibit at the inaugural Westwood Art Show at Westwood Town Hall. Pearson is one of 30 local artists who will be featured in the show. “Amanda is very involved in the local art scene and she’s always looking to do something that can help the community or bringing something new into the community,” Pearson said. “Whenever she Amanda Hogan Carlisle throws out an opportuOrganizer fo Westwood Town Hall art show nity like this you have to jump on it.” and prints and five of his paintHe said he’s excited about the ings to the show. He said his wife introduced him show, and he sees it as a great to Carlisle, and he’s participated in way to get more people interested other shows around the city with in the arts. “I love it. I look forward to her.

“This is the first time Westwood Town Hall will host an art show. I presented the idea to the Westwood Civic Association and volunteered to organize it. They were very supportive and said, ‘Full steam ahead, let’s do it.’”

things like this,” he said. “I think once people come and see it for themselves they’ll love it too.” Carlisle said Henke Winery will have a wine tasting at the event, and LaRosa’s, Sweet Miss Confections and Whirly Girl Coffee are providing food and drinks. A Celtic group – Barddas – and a musical trio – The Brix – will be there as well to provide entertainment, she said. The goal is to make the art show an annual event at the town hall, she said. “We’re hoping this first one will go really well,” Carlisle said.

Fieldhouse is center of party By Kurt Backscheider

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Steve Neal will have much to celebrate at this year’s Party at the House in Cheviot. The second annual neighborhood party at the Cheviot Memorial Building sponsored by the Cheviot Westwood Community Association will feature more than live music, food and Neal drinks this year. Festivities also include the dedication of the memorial building as the first accredited historic structure in the city’s 191 years of existence. Earlier this year, the memorial building – known as the Fieldhouse – was accepted to the National Register of Historic Places.

Neal, Cheviot’s safety service director, led efforts to have the Art Deco building on Robb Avenue placed on the register. “I think it’s a cool thing for the city,” he said. “It was tough going, but we did it all ourselves and we didn’t hire any consultants to do it for us.” Ray Kroner, president of the Cheviot Westwood Community Association, said Chuck Brisbin and the Tuna Project will take the stage to kick-off this year’s Party at the House at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. Kroner said dedication of the Fieldhouse will take place after the band finishes its set at 7 p.m. “City officials will be there to dedicate the building,” he said. “We think it will put a real community spin on the event.” Neal said the bronze plaque recognizing the Fieldhouse as a historic place will be unveiled dur-

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ing a ceremony on the stage. He said he’s invited former Cheviot mayors and the local representatives in the state and federal government to take part in the dedication. “I also invited Andy Williams, but we haven’t heard back from him yet,” Neal said. “You know I had to invite him.” Williams, who recorded the hit “Moon River,” lived in Cheviot in the 1940s while attending Western Hills High School and singing

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on WLW. Williams wrote about his fond memories at the Fieldhouse in a letter he sent Neal recommending the building be placed on the historic register. The Fieldhouse was built in 1936 for $121,849. Generations of west-siders have played basketball, taken dance lessons or attended wedding receptions on the building’s original hardwood floor. “Memories created in the Fieldhouse touch the heart of the community,” said Neal, who grew up playing baseball on the diamond behind the building. Kroner said the party will also include performances by the Pole Cats at 7:30 p.m., and a fire juggling act at 9 p.m. Food, soft drinks and beer will be available, and there will be games for the children as well. “It looks to be a great evening for our community,” he said.

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Miami Twp. community center moving ahead Tax increment financing will pay the bills By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com

Miami Township trustees are moving ahead with a new community center, and plan to have a public meeting next week to hear what the community has to say. Miami Township Trustee Paul Beck said the meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the current Miami Township Community Center at 3772 Shady Lane. Beck said the meeting gives the trustees and residents a chance to talk about the plans for the facility and the timeline for the project. The discussion will also include what materials will be used on the exterior and in the interior of the building and what outdoor features are included in the project. The new community center and fire station complex will replace the current station and community center at Shady Lane and Bridgetown Road. The project, on about 7.5 acres, will also include a new ballfield and a walking trail around the perimeter.

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This is a drawing of the planned Miami Township Fire Station and Community Center from a southwest perspective. Trustee Joe Sykes said the township displayed drawings of the buildings and grounds at two community concerts this summer. The drawings will also be on display at the meeting Sept. 24. “We got a lot of positive feedback,” Sykes said. “People liked the buildings and materials, and they are pleased we don’t need to have a bond issue or ask for a levy to pay for it.”

Beck said the complex will cost about $5 million, and will be paid for using tax increment finance money. A blanket TIF was established in 1994, which allowed the township to receive all of the property tax on new structures built on vacant property since that time. The township agreed to reimburse the Three Rivers School District and the Great

Oaks Vocational District, and the two receive about 54 percent of the funds generated, Beck said. He said that by law the income from tax increment financing can be used for infrastructure and purchases, but cannot be used for salaries for township employees. The fund has allowed the township to pay for a number of projects, including a new roof on the senior center, a $500,000 expansion of the Mount Nebo Road fire station, a $300,000 maintenance building and the purchase of 34 acres on East Miami River Road for future park development. “We certainly could not do this project without the TIF funds,” he said. The new station will serve as the fire department headquarters and will include office space. Beck said trustees will meet in the new community center, which also includes administrative offices. The community center is also used by civic groups, scouts and is rented out for events on weekends. Beck said the township plans to have the project ready to bid in November or December, and hopes to begin excavation in December or January with a planned opening by the end of 2010.

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Howard Seaver, a World War II veteran and a Miami Heights resident, salutes as the National Anthem is sung at the Miami Heights Elementary School in Miami Heights in honor of “Patriot Day” the day of the Sept. 11 attacks.

Benefit series readies for third season By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Pete Ellerhorst said he is thrilled with the lineup for this year’s concert series presented by the Greater Cincinnati Performing Arts Society. “Season tickets and patron package sales are up, which is a sign that this season will be a lot of fun,” said Ellerhorst, a Westwood resident who serves as president of the performing arts society. “We are very excited about the lineup we have this year.” This fall marks the start of the third season for the society, which Ellerhorst helped establish as a way to support area Catholic schools. All the proceeds from the performances provide financial assistance to families who wish to send their children to Catholic elementary schools.

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He said St. Catharine and St. William are the two schools the society initially looks to assist, but as the program and organization grows they want to provide help to families throughout the Tristate. He said they definitely want it to be a citywide effort. “I went to Visitation grade school in Mack and graduated from Elder,” he said. “My mom taught in Catholic schools for over 30 years and we currently have two kids at St. Catharine in Westwood and two at Elder.” “I firmly believe in values-based education as it provides a great foundation that children need, and the statistics back it up,” he said. The performing arts society is made up of graduates from Elder, St. Xavier, McAuley, Mercy and Roger Bacon, as well as several people who aren’t Catholic but enjoy music, he said. The society’s third season kicked off. Concerts are at the McAuley High School Performing Arts Center. Ellerhorst said tickets typically run $25, and Greater’s ice cream and premium coffee are served at the performances.

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Australian guitar player Tommy Emmanuel will get the Greater Cincinnati Performing Arts Society’s third season started with performances at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, and Saturday, Sept. 5, at the McAuley High School Performing Arts Center. Blues guitarist Sonny Landreth is next in the lineup with a show at 8 p.m. Saturday Oct. 3, at the St. Xavier High School Performance Center. The Texas Guitar Women, featuring five-time Grammy winner Cindy Cashdollar, Carolyn Wonderland, Sue Foley, Lisa Pankratz and Sarah Brown, take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at McAuley. The series rounds out with the following shows: • Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours, 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at St. Xavier • Poco at 8 p.m. Feb. 27, 2010, at St. Xavier • Muriel Anderson and Phil Keaggy at 8 p.m. April 10, 2010, at McAuley; and • 1964 the Tribute at 8 p.m. May 1, 2010, at McAuley Information on the artists, venues and tickets is available on the Greater Cincinnati Performing Arts Society’s Web site at www.gcparts.org. Those interested can also call 484-0157.

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Sophieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angel Run marks its third year By Kurt Backscheider

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The third annual Sophieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angel Run will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at St. Jude Church, in Bridgetown. Online registration for the 5K run and walk is open through Sunday, Sept. 20. For a registration form and information on sponsorship opportunities, visit www.sophiesangelrun.org. Those who register by Thursday, Sept. 17, will be able to take part in the race for $20, which includes a T-shirt and goodie bag. A pre-registration family plan is available for $60, which includes T-shirts and goodie bags as well. The preregistration deadline for the family plan is also Thursday, Sept. 17. Registration will be open on race day from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The registration fee on race day is $25, which includes a T-shirt and goodie bag while supplies last. Anyone who wants to learn more can call 574-0696, or send an e-mail to sophiesangelrun@fuse.net.

Mark and Missy Meinhardt are once again honoring the memory of their daughter, Sophia Grace, with a 5K run and walk that raises money for cancer research at Cincinnati Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Medical Center. The Green Township familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third annual Sophieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angel Run will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at St. Jude Church, in conjunction with the parishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oktoberfest. Sophia Grace, whom they called Sophie, became sick when the Meinhardts were on vacation in Hilton Head in August 2006. The 18-month-old saw three doctors in the span of four days, and it was initially determined she had an upper gastrointestinal infection. Doctors gave her medication, but the next day she could not use the left side of her body. Mark said he vividly

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Sophie Meinhardt passed away when she was 18 months old from a rare brain tumor. Her family established a 5K run and walk in her memory to support pediatric brain tumor research at Cincinnati Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Medical Center remembers the pediatricianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s words. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The pediatrician said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrong, but I can tell you this is going to be bad,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? he said. An ambulance took them to a hospital in Georgia, where she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Sophie was then medically airlifted back home to Cincinnati Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Medical Center.

She died Aug. 21, 2006, while surgeons were operating to remove the aggressive tumor from her brain. The Meinhardts later learned their daughter developed a rare brain tumor called an atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor. The tumor grows rapidly and there are no treatments or cures for it. There are also no known causes of the disorder. Even if Sophie would have survived the surgery, ultimately she would have died from the tumor because it would have grown back again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The community was very responsive to us,â&#x20AC;? Mark said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what it all meant â&#x20AC;Ś but we know our story touched a lot of people.â&#x20AC;? Mark and Missy were looking for a way to honor their daughter and do something positive for the community. They created Sophieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angel Run, and the response was overwhelm-

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More than 1,700 runners and walkers registered for the Sophieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angel Run last year at St. Jude Church. The 5K run and walk, founded by St. Jude parishioners Mark and Missy Meinhardt in memory of their daughter, Sophie, has raised more than $85,000 in the past two years for pediatric brain tumor research at Cincinnati Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Medical Center. ing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; more than 1,500 runners and walkers participated in the inaugural run in 2007. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were humbled by the response,â&#x20AC;? Missy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel very blessed that so many people showed up to support our family and our cause.â&#x20AC;? She said last year more than 1,700 people registered for the run. In the past two years, the event as raised more than $85,000 to support pediatric brain

tumor research at Cincinnati Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also able to place about $30,000 in the Sophie Meinhardt Fund for scholarships at St. Jude School. Missy said she and her family are very excited about this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s run, and they hope it will be yet another success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes us feel so good that the community allows us to honor our daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory and life,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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and it was very unusual but I felt extremely passionate about it from that point on.” Hillard “ R E D ! The Breakthrough ‘zine” began in April 2008 with a goal to give a voice to those who have changed, said Hillard. “Many of these individuals that we’ve profiled all write to us from prison and have had breakthroughs in their life,” he said. “They realize they’ve done wrong.” The Webzine, which can be accessed at www.redwebzine.org, features a column “The Streets,” written by gang intervention specialist Paulette Lewis. Lewis, who has been writing the column for about one year, writes about the inner city and gangs in Cincinnati.

“I basically tell about a side of our city that most people are unfamiliar with,” said Lewis, who currently works with 18 different gangs. Lewis said that until she started writing for the Webzine she was hesitant to share her profession with others because most people would not believe it or they would blow her off. “Even though people will label gang members and troubled kids, they all have something good about them,” she said. Lewis, a resident of Milford, said she has learned something from each individual she has worked with, such as to be strong or to

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Oak Hills High celebrates 50 years By Kurt Backscheider

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Oak Hills High School is celebrating its 50th anniversary this school year, and students, staff and alumni are celebrating the historic occasion with events and activities throughout the year. School principal Jeff Brandt said a committee of faculty, parents, alumni, business partners and community members have been meeting to organize the celebrations commemorating 50 years of the high school, which opened in 1959. “It’s been great,” he said. “Our business partners and other stakeholders have come together to help us in the planning, and our PTA members are also planning some events. “It’s just a special year to celebrate,” Brandt said.

He said every student and teacher at the high school received a special 50th anniversary T-shirt at the beginning of the school year, and the students and staff wear the T-shirts to school every Monday. Local businesses donated money to buy shirts for everyone in the school. “The students have really taken off with it,” he said. “It’s been a

great way to unify our school.” Brandt said the senior class is especially excited. The seniors, the Oak Hills’ 50th graduating class, have even designed their own anniversary spirit wear to wear at games and special events this year. Oak Hills Superintendent Todd Yohey said the district hopes the entire community will join in celebrating 50 years of providing quality, educational experiences for high school students. “Fifty years is a great milestone because the majority of alumni are still with us and can share their memories of Oak Hills High School,” Yohey said. Jan Wilking, Oak Hills athletic director, said the first big celebratory event planned is a party from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 26, at Aston Oaks, 1 Aston Oaks Drive, in North Bend.

“This is a year full of making sure everyone understands we’ve been around for 50 years and we have made some great accomplishments and we plan to do even more over the next 50 years.”

Jan Wilking Oak Hills High School athletic director

Alumni can catch up with former high school classmates, teachers, other staff and special guests. The cost is $10 per person, which includes refreshments and soft drinks. A cash bar will be available, and the Oak Hills High School Jazz Ensemble will perform. “Everybody is invited,” Wilking said. “It should be a great way to kick-off the year of celebrations.” Brandt said special anniversary ceremonies are also planned to coincide with the Homecoming festivities in October, Hall of Fame

induction in January and Prom and graduation in the spring. He said anniversary banners are being hung around campus, and the school is selling window stickers, mugs and T-shirts featuring the 50th anniversary logo. “We’re doing a lot to promote the fact the high school is celebrating 50 years,” he said. Wilking added, “This is a year full of making sure everyone understands we’ve been around for 50 years and we have made some great accomplishments and we plan to do even more over the next 50 years.”

Mercy welcomes school’s first president By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

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Kirsten MacDougal, Mother of Mercy High School’s new president, said she is excited about her position and the opportunity to help Mercy continue moving forward. She is the school’s first president. “During this past year the board of trustees and administration went through a comprehensive search process to find just the right fit to continue Mercy’s long tradition of excellence and position the school for the future,” Fluegeman said. MacDougal said her main areas of focus will be fundraising, recruitment, public relations, facility management and finances. “One of my first goals is to get the word out about how exceptional this school is,” she said. “It’s an incredible school, a place where all these young ladies are making all these amazing achievements.” She said 100 percent of last year’s graduates are now enrolled in college, and together they earned $7.4 million in scholarships. “I’m not here to fix anything. I’m here to promote all of it,” she said.

Students from St. Ignatius of Loyola are pictured overlooking Toledo, Spain. Pictured from left are Katie Lake, Corey Specht, Maddie Bell, Kayla Henn, Kaitlyn Luckey, Lauren Grosheim and Erin Belanger. Not pictured are teachers/chaperones Marci Castano, Josh Wellen and Mike Davis.

Catholic school opening postponed Gannett News Service The religious order creating a new Catholic high school in Cincinnati needs an extra year to pull it off, in part because of the economy. The DePaul Cristo Rey High School will move its scheduled opening from fall 2010 to fall 2011, said Sister Jeanne Bessette, school president. The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, which is launching the school, is still negotiating a location. They had hoped to sign a deal in August on a school in a central neighborhood of the city, but that hasn’t happened yet, Bessette said, declining to specify the location. The building will need renovation and other key personnel have yet to be hired, so Bessette and the Sisters of Charity decided to postpone the opening. “The external force … is the

economy,” Bessette said. “Because this kind of school relies so heavily on our students being able to have jobs in the real marketplace, we decided to respect where the economy is and let it bounce back a little bit.” At the 24 Cristo Rey schools nationwide, poor and mostly minority students receive a college prep education while working one day a week in entry-level and office jobs. Their earnings pay for about 70 percent of their tuition. In Cincinnati, 26 employers have signed “letters of interest” to hire Cristo Rey students, including Corporex, Fifth Third, Good Samaritan Hospital, Merrill Lynch and Macy’s. A couple hundred parents and students have inquired about the school, Bessettee said. Not having a building puts DePaul Cristo Rey at a disadvantage, compared to other Cincinnati-area Catholic high schools,

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Kirsten MacDougal said she knew Mother of Mercy High School would be the perfect fit for her. Mercy’s board of trustees and administrators thought so too. MacDougal has been selected as the first president in the history of the school. She officially began her duties Tuesday, Sept. 1, after a special morning assembly in which she was introduced to students and staff. “I felt so blessed and welcomed immediately,” said MacDougal, who has spent the past five years serving as the marketing and communications director at Archbishop Alter High School in Dayton. “It’s very exciting for me to come full circle in my life.” A New Hampshire native who grew up in upstate New York, MacDougal earned a bachelor’s degree from Rollins College in Florida and a bachelor’s degree in music from Mercyhurst College in Pennsylvania, which is a Sisters of Mercy school founded upon the same traditions and values as Mercy High School. She worked in the business world in sales, marketing, management and finance for several years before she accepted the position at Alter High School. She said her educational background at a Catholic college and her experiences in finance, as well as her role at Alter, sparked her interest in a presidential position at a Catholic school. “I realized Catholic education is where I want to stay,” MacDougal said. “When I heard Mercy was looking for a president I thought it would be the perfect position. This place has felt like the perfect arrival for me.” Mercy’s spokeswoman Lisa Fluegeman said the school enthusiastically welcomes MacDougal as its first president.

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New museum director started early By Katie Hull

After graduating from NKU with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a minor in history, Van Zant studied archeology and anthropology through the Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP) program at University of Cincinnati. While at UC she volunteered in the archeology lab at the Cincinnati Museum Center. “I loved it and I just thought, this is where I want to work,” she said. “That just stuck and that was my goal.” Van Zant stated parttime as the museum center’s

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After being a part of the Cincinnati History Museum at Cincinnati Museum Center for 12 years, Covedale resident Vanessa Van Zant got a job she knew she always wanted. Van Zant, originally from Berea, Ky., was named director of the museum. She started in her quest after attending Xavier University for two years and then transferring to Northern Kentucky University. “I was looking for an anthropology and archeology program,” said Van Zant.

children’s program presenter, and late became manager of youth programs, where she helped develop programs for Boy Scouts, summer camps and overnights, she said. “She really grew the scout program and made them very successful,” said director of public education, Dennis Murphy, who supervised Van Zant for more than three years. Van Zant was then promoted to the manager of Special Projects and Traveling Exhibits, and managed the exhibits while they were in Cincinnati. “She brought a lot of sta-

bility to that division,” said Murphy. Van Zant held this position until early June, when she was offered the job as director of history museum. Murphy said he was sad to lose her but could not have been happier for her. “She’s very personable, very professional and very dedicated,” he said. Van Zant was thrilled with the opportunity and did not hesitate to accept, she said. “If you asked me when I was 5 what I wanted to do, it was this,” she said. “I’ve just kind of always known.” With her new job, Van

Zant said she feels strongly about strengthening community development and wants to bring more families to experience what the museum has to offer. “When you come into the history museum there are so many wonderful fun things to see,” said Van Zant. Her two children, Katherine Schumann, 8, and Gwendolyn Schumann, 5, are active in the summer camps and spend just as much time at the museum as their mother “They are growing up here and they love it,” said Van Zant.

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Vanessa Van Zant, newly selected director of Cincinnati History Museum at Cincinnati Museum Center, lives in Covedale with her husband, David Schumann and her two young daughters, Katherine and Gwendolyn Schumann.

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Marleah Nichols, 72, plays with Caesar, her 4-yearold pet terrier, who has accompanied her in her Bridgetown home for about three years. Nichols has been pleased with the Pet Portions program, which delivers free Iams dog food to her home every two weeks, and keeps Caesar very happy.

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A healthy and well-fed pet helps make for a happier owner. Wesley Community Services’ Meals-On-Wheels program provides senior citizens with a nutritionally balanced meal each day, and now with the help of Iams Co. and SPCA, Pet Portions allows for seniors to receive free cat or dog food for their pet too. The program began in

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June 2006, when MealsOn-Wheels delivery drivers began to notice something in some of their clients’ homes. “We found out that some of our Meals-On-Wheels clients who have a dog or a cat were sharing their Meals-On-Wheels with their pet,” said Stephen Smookler, executive director at Wesley Community Services. Smookler said that employees at Wesley Community Services knew that

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Q: What are your impressions of the Oak Hills Local School District? Yohey: The Oak Hills Local School District provides an excellent education while maintaining a low cost-perstudent expenditure. This translates into exactly what taxpayers want…quality schools without wasteful spending. Oak Hills is a district driven by a common purpose of providing the best possible educational experience for all students.

Q: How should we continue to challenge the excellence our students experience in and out of the classroom? Yohey: As educational leaders, we realize that traditional classroom experiences are evolving to meet the challenges of the 21st century and beyond. We must continue to analyze and assess our programming to develop innovations that will continue to meet the needs of students and challenge their ability levels. Our Pathways initiative, Habits of Mind, Positive Behavior Supports, and eLearning are just some examples of how we are bringing 21st century learning skills to students.

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Q: How will you build supportive relationships with stakeholders? Yohey: I hope to reach out to stakeholders through personal connections. I believe that as a public servant it is important to meet and give back to the community that provides for you. I have tried to instill that belief in my own children and hope to convey that message here. I believe strongly in public engagement. Public schools belong to the communities they serve and stakeholders deserve to be informed and part of the decision-making process.

the meals they delivered were beneficial for the seniors but they were not proper food for the pet. “One of the biggest problems with seniors is that they don’t take in enough food, so (sharing with their cat or dog) would cut down on the food they take in,” said Smookler. He said there are somewhere between 75 and 100 Meals-On-Wheels recipients receive pet food for their cat or a dog, which is about 20 percent of their clients.

Wesley Community Services understands the importance of a pet in their clients’ life, he said, because often times much of their life may revolve around the animal. “If you’re living alone and you have medical problems then that dog or cat is your whole world,” said Smookler. He said that pets bring comfort to seniors and help prevent them from feeling alone. “Many of our seniors don’t have any family members so the pet really is their social connection,” said Smookler. Marleah Nichols, 72, lives in Bridgetown and has been a Meals-On-Wheels for about five years. She also receives Pet Portions. Nichols’ 4- year old pet terrier Caesar receives free Iams dog food from Pet Portions every two weeks, she said. Nichols has always owned a dog, and can not imagine living without one. Since she lives alone, Caesar is a major part of her life. “It’s companionship,” she said. When Nichols first took Caesar into her home from the SPCA, he was not in very good health. “He was sick when I got him and he started in on the food from Wesley right away,” said Nichols. With the food from the program, Nichols has seen an improvement in Caesar’s health and energy level. “It’s really convenient,” she said. “Plus, it’s a good brand of dog food.” “If (the pet) is not doing well, it makes (the owner) unhappy,” said Smookler. “So if we can keep the pet fed then we think we’ve helped our client.”

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This week in volleyball

• McAuley High School defeated Mason High School 20-25, 25-16, 17-25, 25-20, 15-7, Sept. 8. • Taylor defeated Reading High School 10-25, 25-19, 25-11, 22-25, 15-13. • Western Hills defeated Woodward High School 25-13, 25-4, 2511, Sept. 8. • Seton High School defeated Roger Bacon 25-17, 22-25, 25-22, 25-17. • Oak Hills High School defeated Fairfield High School 25-10, 25-17, 29-25, 25-15, Sept. 10. • Seton High School defeated McAuley 23-25, 25-18, 25-14, 22-25, 15-11, Sept. 10. • Western Hills defeated Withrow High School 25-11, 25-14, 23-25, 2510, Sept. 10.

This week in tennis

• Oak Hills High School defeated Hamilton High School 5-0, Sept. 10. Oak Hills advances to 3-6 with the win. Emma Wilhelmus defeated Gillis 6-4, 6-4; Katelyn Gilkey defeated Kaitlin Campbell 6-1, 6-0; Jackie Ehrman defeated Judy Seebohn 6-1, 6-1; in doubles, Maddie Bieber and Megan Wittich defeated Katie Smtih and Anna Forsythe 6-0, 6-1 and Kate Huber and Jamie Frolicher defeated Traci Boomershine and Hillary Betzler 3-6, 6-4, 6-1. • Taylor High School defeated Finneytown 4-1, Sept. 10. Taylor advances to 2-5 with the win. In singles, Taylor’s Emily Meyer defeated Evans 6-2, 6-3; Laura Kempf defeated Gates 6-2, 6-2. In doubles, Carissa Gardenberger and Sarah Fangman defeated Leimbach and Taylor 6-3, 6-4 and Muirisha Lavender and Kirsten Kempf defeated Clossen and Warren 6-3, 7-5.

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Despite 1st loss, Taylor proud of start He also rushed for 44 yards on 14 carries while scoring a touchdown on the ground. Burgin had 17 carries for 67 yards and one touchdown on the ground. He also scored on a touchdown reception with two catches in the game for 32 yards. Anthony Amorini

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Seeking its first 3-0 start since 2000, the Taylor High School football team lost its home-opener 19-7 to Cincinnati Country Day, Sept. 11. Taylor fell behind 19-0 before finding the scoreboard in the fourth quarter. Still, for a team that won just two games in 2008 – and zero in 2007 – the Yellow Jackets are proud of their 2-1 start – and they should be. “We’ve worked hard in the offseason, and the guys have stayed committed,” head coach Dave Huffman said. “We understand what we need to do to be good, and we’re trying to stay physically and mentally ready.” Taylor opened the season with a 15-6 win at Ludlow. Senior Cameron Youngblood rushed eight times for 68 yards and a touchdown, and he recorded a crucial safety to give his team a 9-6 lead. Junior Rickey Allen iced the game after recovering a Ludlow fumble in the endzone for a touchdown. “Our defense is playing pretty good in terms of running to the football and making plays,” Huffman said. In Week Two, Taylor led Dayton 20-0 in the fourth quarter and survived a furious late-game rally to hold on for a 20-16 win. “Sometimes you’re going to face adversity, and we didn’t handle it so well that night,” Huffman said. “The guys were a bit down after the game, but I told them, ‘We still won. Let’s move on.’” Taylor led 20-0 thanks to the running of Youngblood, who rushed 18 times for 179 yards and two touchdowns, and John Greene, who carried 11 times for 86 yards and a score. Huffman credited his offensive line for the job they’ve done up front, particularly senior Tyler Beasley, juniors Alec McCoy and Max Stanley, and sophomore Evan Koons. “They’re the ones who open up holes so guys like Cameron and John Greene can get their names in the paper,” Huffman said. The Yellow Jackets are especially grateful for the support their community has given them in the

early season. “It makes our guys feel good. They can go to school with their heads held high,” Huffman said. “It’s good for them, and it’s good for our community.” Taylor opens conference play on Sept. 18 when it hosts Mariemont. “We have one mission each week – to beat the team we’re playing,” Huffman said. “We’re trying to stay focused and worry about what’s in front of us. We feel good about where we’re at, but there’s a long way to go.”

Oak Hills 22, Walnut Ridge 0

Oak Hills showed its defense is ready for Greater Miami Conference play with its week-three win over Walnut Ridge, 22-0. The Highlanders host Mason (1-2) at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, after Oak Hills improved to 21 with its shut-out victory in week three. “On defense, it’s a great group of experienced guys and it’s everybody (contributing) every week,” Oak Hills head coach Kurry Commins said when asked about the Highlanders’ defensive standouts. “It’s hard for me to pick a guy. It’s a total team effort.” Ben Russell (1.5 sacks), Ryan Quinn (one sack) and Logan Andriot (0.5 sacks) each recorded sacks in week three for Oak Hills. The Highlanders forced two turnovers against Walnut Ridge with Alex Adams recovering a fumble and Jayson Schunk intercepting a pass. Schunk followed the catch with a 73-yard interception return for Oak Hills. Oak Hills’ defense only allowed 17 points during the Highlanders’ 2-1 start this season. The Highlanders rebounded in week two to defeat Harrison, 3814, after suffering a heartbreaking week-one loss to La Salle, 7-3. “I like where our team is at,” Commins said. “I like their mentality. They come into the games

Elder 26, Louisville Trinity 7

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Taylor High School senior running back John Greene eyes a Cincinnati Country Day defender during a 19-7 loss to CCD. on Friday nights as a hard-working, physical team. “Big hits create big opportunities and change games,” Commins added of his defense. In week three, Highlander quarterback Steve Gebing scored the only touchdown of the first half on a one -yard run to give Oak Hills a 6-0 lead. “We were sloppy on the offensive side in the first half,” Commins said. Charlie Montgomery scored on a 33-yard field goal with 6:54 remaining in the third quarter to extend the Highlanders’ lead over Walnut Ridge, 9-0. Early in the fourth quarter, Oak Hills extended its lead to 15-0 as Cory Burgin scored on a 15-yard touchdown run. Burgin found the end zone again on a 22-yard reception from Gebing with 7:25 left in the fourth quarter to round out Oak Hills’ scoring for the night. “We made some good adjustments and played well in the second half,” Commins said of scoring 16 points in the third and fourth quarters. “We wanted to pound (Walnut Ridge) and by the end of the game they were tired and ready to head home.” Gebing was 4-for-11 passing for 79 yards with a touchdown.

Panthers’ head coach Doug Ramsey recorded his 112th career win to pass Walter “Babe” Bartlett as the all-time winningest football coach in school history. Elder fell behind 7-0, but senior kicker Tony Miliano booted a school-record four field goals, and senior tight end Alex Welch had a 41-yard touchdown reception to give the Panthers the lead for good. Elder (3-0) plays at La Salle (3-0) Sept. 18.

St. Xavier 24, Louisville St. Xavier 7

Senior Luke Massa was 11-for18 passing for 158 yards and two touchdowns, while sophomore running back Conor Hundley rushed 18 times for 112 yards. Louisville St. Xavier entered the game averaging 42 points per game, but the Bombers held them to 180 yards of total offense and did not allow a completed pass until the fourth quarter. The Bombers, which are allowing just 5.7 pints per game, are ranked No. 21 nationally by USA Today. They host Louisville Trinity Sept. 18.

La Salle 33, Lakota East 7

Junior quarterback Drew Kummer was 18-for-29 passing for the Lancers and had career highs in yards (258) and touchdowns. Senior wide receiver Matt Woeste had a 47-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter and also hauled in a sevenyard touchdown reception to start the second half. La Salle (3-0) hosts Elder Sept. 18.

Western Hills 26, Central 7

Western Hills hosts Shroder Paideia (1-2) Sept. 18.

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Five matches into the 2009 season, the Mother of Mercy High School volleyball team is still finding its footing. “We’re trying to find an identity,” head coach Denise Harvey said. The Bobcats, which won a state title in 2007, came within one match of the Final Four in 2008; their run last year was keyed by Stephanie Vorherr, who now plays for Xavier, and Amanda Philpot, who now plays for Georgetown College. “We don’t really have a 1-2 punch,” Harvey said of this year’s squad. “We’re balanced but without consistency.” That inconsistency was evident

in a 3-0 home loss to Ursuline Academy Sept. 10. The Bobcats kept the first two games close, but the Lions eventually pulled away in both, winning 25-19 and 25-15. In the third game, Mercy came from behind before falling 25-15. “I thought we struggled tonight,” Harvey said after the loss. The Bobcats were noticeably smaller than the Lions, which boast four players 6-0 or taller. “UA is always big, and we’re always small,” Harvey said. “But size wasn’t the reason we lost tonight – power was. They had very good net play.” Mercy dropped to 3-2 with the defeat. Still, the Bobcats have had their moments in the early season.

They have wins over Newport Catholic, Alter and Centerville, and Harvey has been impressed with her team’s ball control and scrappy defense, as well as the leadership of senior co-captains Julie Murray and Emily Caldwell. “Julie is a fantastic defensive player and ball specialist; she’s steady in the back,” Harvey said. “And Emily is really good defensively.” Sophomore middle hitter Lindsey Dinkelacker and junior Megan Wanstrath, meanwhile, are two up-and-coming players who could make a significant impact as the season progresses. “They both have a lot of discipline, and hopefully they can fuel our team,” Harvey said. The sooner, the better. The Bobcats’ conference schedule

heats up in a hurry, as they play four GGCL opponents – McAuley, St. Ursula, Mount Notre Dame and Seton – in the span of 10 days, beginning Sept. 15. The Bobcats, of course, would like to win the league, but they see Ursuline as the team to beat. “I honestly don’t think UA played that well tonight, and they still handled us pretty well,” Harvey said. “That says a lot about how good they are.” Without a dominant individual as of yet, Mercy is focused on building an all-around unit capable of competing with anyone. “We’re growing more as a team and establishing chemistry,” Murray said. Added Caldwell, “We’re trying to get better and consistently improve.”

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• Taylor High School girls tied with Northwest High School 2-2, Sept. 8. Tara Joseph and Cheyenne Redding scored Taylor’s goals. • McAuley High School girls defeated West Carrollton in a 7-0 shutout, Sept. 9. McAuley advances to 4-0 with the win. Kortney Pifher was McAuley’s keeper. Olivia Jester scored two goals and Chelsea Maag, Makenzie Shanks, Abby Osborne, Sam Rack and Emily York each scored a goal. • Taylor High School girls defeated Deer Park High School 10-1, Sept. 9. Taylor advances to 2-3-1 with the win. Tara Joseph scored five goals, Nicole Schmidt scored two goals and Dana Abplanalp, Gretchen Kolkmeier and Brandy Crouse each scored a goal for Taylor. • Turpin High School girls tied with Oak Hills 0-0, Sept. 9. Oak Hills keeper Beck made five saves. • Seton High School girls defeated Walnut Hills High School 4-0, Sept. 9. Seton advances to 2-2-1 with the win. Seton’s Olivia Lenzer scored two goals and Abbey Scherer and Jocelyn Evans each scored one goal.

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La Salle High School boys won the Greenville Treaty City Invitational, Sept. 8, with 47 points. Colerain was second, Tippecanoe was third, Moeller was fourth, Carroll was fifth, Graham Local was sixth, Northmont was seventh, Alter was eighth, Troy was ninth, Springboro was 10th, Lima was 11th and ShawneeSpringfield was 12th. La Salle’s Ethan Bokeno was the fourth top finisher at 16:18.95; La Salle’s Travis Hawes was fifth with a time of 16:18.99.

Sept. 22, at Rapid Run Middle School in the Commons. Season starts Tuesday, Nov. 17 and runs through Feb. 15. Practices will be every Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-8:15 p.m. Unless otherwise noted on the team schedule given at sign-ups. Fee is $65 per wrestler, due at sign-up, and includes GCYWA fees, secondary injury/accident insurance for each wrestler, Oak Hills Wrestling T-shirt, year-end party, awards and trophies. Call Charley Johnson at 467-0674 between 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. only.

Baseball tryouts

Westside Rebels 12U and 13U baseball team will conduct tryouts from 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, at Delhi Park field No. 6. Call Mark at 451-8143.

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• Taylor High School’s Matt Nickoson shot 2 over par 38 on the back nine at Shawnee Lookout, Sept. 8, helping the Taylor boys defeat Wyoming 162-166. • Seton High School’s Bailey Arnold shot 2 over par 37 on the front nine at Hillview, Sept. 8, helping the Seton girls defeat Taylor High School 169-211. • McAuley’s Lindsay Decher and Alisha Wellman both shot 9 over par 45 on the back nine at Shawnee Lookout, Sept. 8, helping the McAuley girls defeat Harrison High School 183-256. • Oak Hills High School girls defeated Fairfield High School 174, 180, Sept. 8. • St. Xavier boys defeated Sycamore High School 159197, Sept. 9, at Terrace Park Country Club. • Oak Hills’ Matt Duwell shot 3 over par 38 on the front nine at Deer Run Country Club, Sept. 9, helping the Oak Hills men defeat Princeton High School 159-179. Oak Hills advances to 3-5 with the win. • Seton’s Bailey Arnold shot 3 over par 38 on the front nine at Royal Oak, Sept. 9, helping the Seton girls score 183 to defeat McNicholas’ 216 and Badin’s 246.

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The McAuley High School girls’ soccer team has had a strong start to the season, winning the first four games of the 2009 campaign. “It’s going well and the team has pulled out some big wins at the end of games,” head coach Melissa Frampton said. McAuley scored game-winning goals in the final 10 minutes in three of the four Mohawk victories. “We’ve got a totally new system and the girls have responded and everyone is moving in the right direction,” Frampton said. “We don’t settle for ties or medi-

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themselves to the next level,” Frampton said. “And they definitely have a better unity across the board. They want it for each other. The seniors are tired of how things were and are ready for a change, and everyone else is following.” McAuley has several big home games on the horizon, including a showdown with Ursuline Sept. 16 and a game with Fairfield Sept. 19. “If fans come out they will see an exciting match from start to finish,” Frampton said. “It’s different from what they have seen in the past. There will be good play on both sides and it will be intense and exciting.”

Mac Fire Inc. of Bridgetown Baseball Association, celebrates winning the 2009 Greater Cincinnati Knothole Association Class-A City Championship, Aug. 6, at Blue Ash Sports Center. Mack Fire defeated the Bethel Rangers 6-4. The team also placed second in District 6 league play and won the West Region advancing them to the City finals. Mack Fire finished the 2009 season 19-3 and was 6-0 in the Knothole City Tournament. Mack Fire was managed by 20-year-old, first-year manager, Eric Moser, who also won city as a player in 2000. In front, from left, are Kyle Miller, Tyler Knabe, Colin Sucher, Michael Chouteau, A.J. Moser, Tyler Kresser and Coach Kenny Combs. In second row are Matthew Albrecht, Mitch Schultz, Alex Rahe, Patrick Swisshelm, Jack Pflum, David Dourson, Tyler Lammert and Coach Clif Willouhby. In back are Manager Eric Moser, Coach Bob Jordan, Coach Gary Moser and Scorekeeper Beth McKinney.

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I am disappointed in Steve Driehaus' explanation of his support of Planned Parenthood. He repeatedly states that no Title X funding can be used to perform abortions. He is fooling himself if he thinks this is true. He is the classic definition of an enabler. Title X money allows Planned Parenthood to divert other funds in their hefty budget toward paying abortionists. And I resent the fact

that this money comes from my taxes. There are other Catholic and charitable organizations that provide these health-care services to women, but they do not have politicians in their back pocket to do their bidding. Congressman Driehaus promised us he would vote pro-life but he has been a huge disappointment to the people of this district. Beth Hegedus Leibel Road

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CH@TROOM Last week’s question

Should there be laws banning all use of cell phones while driving? Why or why not?

“Yes, because they are so engrossed in their conversation that they: can’t use a turn signal (and they are drinking coffee with the other hand, or applying makeup), weave into my lane as they are yakking it up, or put their foot on or off the gas pedal depending on the course of the conversation. I hate it when I am sitting at a red light and I see in my rear view mirror someone coming up behind me who is talking on the phone (or texting) NOT slowing down until the last minute … Phew!” C.A.S. “No. No. No. No. No. Individuals must take responsibility for their own actions … We need less government. Next they will want to take away your drivers license when you reach a certain age or your too old for a medical treatment so go home and suffer until you kick the bucket. If we don’t stand up for our rights we will loose them. Wake up Americans; it is later than you think” B.B. “No. There have been times I’ve had to get directions while driving and I always use an earpiece. As long as one can keep their hands on the wheel, by using an earpiece blue tooth, or headset there shouldn’t be a problem. I’ve seen countless people and teenagers driving with one hand. If there is a law, it would have to be worded very carefully so that those who keep their hands on the wheel and pay attention to ‘what’ they are doing don’t get punished for those who don’t.” S.B-T. “No. We should not live in a Nanny state.” B.L. “Yes, because they are one of the worst driving distractions I have ever witnessed. Driving is a fulltime job and even ‘hands free’ phones still have the driver splitting time between driving and concentrating on the phone conversation. I’ve had to many close calls, particularly when on my motorcycle, and most of the time they are caused by someone on a phone.” B.N.

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Next question Has there been a decline of civility at town hall and public meetings in general? If so, why do think this is so? Every week The Western Hills Press asks readers a questions that they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to westernhills@ communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. “I firmly believe there should be a law banning the use of cell phones, Twitter, and text message sending while driving. It is a safety hazard – while driving – one should focus on the car(s) in front, side and back. A lot of accidents happen while using the cell phone.” M.D. “No there should not. There are people every single day that can do it without being distracted. I believe that if talking on the phone while driving causes you to be distracted enough to where you can’t function behind the wheel, you should pull over or not talk while driving. Now texting is a whole different realm. That should be banned and should be punishable with fines if caught doing it while driving.” M.S. “While persons concentrating on traffic conditions while using cell phones while driving is a problem that I have witnessed too many times, I feel enforcement of a law to ban their use would be difficult at best. I would be more in favor of a requirement (or law) that all cell phones come equipped with a Bluetooth hands-free device that must be used at all times. At least with such a device drivers could keep their hands on the steering wheel, and eyes on the road … Plus, it could also prevent the growing problem of texting while driving.’ W.K.S. “While, for safety reasons, all cell phone use should be banned, this is probably not feasible. However, handheld phone usage and, definitely, texting, should be banned. If not, then we shouldn’t ban drunk driving either since it is no more dangerous – and who would want to do that?” D.H. “Honestly, I believe any legislation preventing cell phone use during driving would be very difficult to enforce.” D.A.K.

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North Bend celebrates as community The village of North Bend came together on Sunday, Sept. 6, to enjoy a spirit of community at their “Swing’in on the Green” festivity. The village green was transformed into the center of activities with something for all guests to participate in and to enjoy. There was music provided by the Taylor High School Band, the Brower Band and the Ruddisell Family Singers. The activities varied with split-the-pot raffles, a silent auction, an old fashioned cake walk, cornhole tournaments for adults and young children, games for kiddies and a basketball throw contest. Food, door prizes and trophies were among the many amenities that made the day so much fun. Special appreciation must be given to the committee members: Mayor Terry Simpson, Rita Allen,

Tia Ruehlman, Bette Karches and Fran Romweber, chair and of course to the Village Council members: Mayor Terry Simpson, Fran Ron Nunnery, Romweber Ron Hartoin, Sammons, Community Doug Bill Welch, Tim Press guest Boll and Fran columnist Romweber. Special gratitude is extended to our volunteers including our student volunteers from Taylor High School and to our many volunteers and donors who contributed their time, expertise, articles for the cake walk and silent auction, trophies and the many special door prizes.

The event began with a special invocation by Rev. Clo of the Methodist church in North Bend and was followed by our National Anthem and patriotic music provided by Taylor High School musicians. The village of North Bend has long been associated with historical events. The success of Sunday’s Swing’in on the Green festivity adds yet another hallmark of recognition: There is a welcoming spirit of inclusion and caring in this charming community. The Village Council will continue to pursue other activities to build on the spirit of community that is well established in North Bend. Fran Romweber is the chairwoman of the Swing’in on the Green Committee and a member of the Village Council of North Bend.

Autumn safety for your pet Fall is just around the corner. As you prepare for cooler temperatures, there are a few safety concerns to keep in mind for your pet.

Antifreeze

Every year, about 10,000 dogs and cats are accidentally poisoned by automobile antifreeze. Most antifreeze contains a high percentage of ethylene glycol, an extremely toxic chemical. Even a few licks of this sweettasting liquid can be fatal to a cat or dog. For a medium-sized dog, ingestion of about 3 to 4 tablespoons is toxic. For cats, as little as 1 teaspoon can be fatal. Make sure antifreeze containers are well secured and thoroughly clean any spills.

Rodenticides

Rodenticides that kill the rodents trying to get into your house will also kill your pet. There are no safe rodenticides. Pets will consume these products. If you must use rodenticides, put them in places inaccessible to pets and children. Keep a record of the product used and in case of accidental poisoning, contact your veterinarian immediately.

Fleas

Spring and fall are when the deer tick numbers are at their peak. Remember that as temperatures become Diane cooler, fleas are looking for a Zdelar-Bush warm host and Community that host could your pet. Press guest be Continue to columnist use your flea and tick control products through the first hard frost to adequately protect your pet.

Lawn care

Accidental ingestion of herbicides, pesticides and fertilizer can make your pet very ill. When preparing your lawn for winter, be sure to use pet-friendly weed killers and fertilizers.

Halloween hazards

Dogs and cats are creatures of habit and could become frightened or agitated by the unaccustomed sights and sounds of costumed visitors. Make sure your pet has a

warm, safe place to rest on Halloween night. Frequently opened doors provide a perfect opportunity for escape, which can go unnoticed during all the commotion. Be sure all pets are wearing collars and ID tags in case of an accidental getaway. All those sweets may taste great to critters, but candy, especially chocolate, can be deadly. Chocolate contains theobromine, a compound in the same family as caffeine. Always seek your veterinarian’s advice when any quantity of chocolate has been ingested by your pets. Candy wrappers are also very enticing for pets. The smell, the glitter and the taste! Pets can ingest wrappers, munch on decorations and leftover lollipop sticks, and develop an intestinal blockage. Did you know? Cats have a sense of smell about 14 times stronger than humans. A dog’s sense of smell is roughly 100 times stronger than that of humans. But cats have 473 taste buds, dogs have 1,700, and humans have 9,000 - 10,000 taste buds! Diane Zdelar-Bush is a registered veterinary technician with Glenway Animal Hospital.

Pushing for Section 8 reform Congress recently took up a bill to reform the Housing Choice Voucher Program, known also as the Section 8 voucher program. For years, I have called for major changes to this program, and as your representative in Congress I will continue to push for meaningful reform so that Section 8 is an emergency measure for our most vulnerable citizens and not a longterm public housing program. As a member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, I fought for changes that would improve job incentives and limit the expansion of the program. However, the current legislation does not go nearly far enough to reform Section 8 and includes too much new spending on vouchers. I opposed this bill in committee, and will vote against it when it comes before the House. The Section 8 voucher program should not be a way of life, but a way to help people build successful and independent lives. The voucher program offers a critical safety net for the elderly, persons with disabilities, and struggling families, but the relief should be temporary assistance as program participants get back on their feet. That’s why I offered legislation to stop additional

spending on vouchers. Increasing the number of vouchers is the wrong solution for Section 8, and I will oppose any legislation that Steve does not limit Driehaus their expansion. Instead, we Community should emphaPress guest size moving peocolumnist ple toward steady and gainful employment, off the Section 8 program, and into independent homes. Many families in need face a lengthy waiting list for Section 8 assistance, and if we can better transition people off Section 8, we can better ensure that vouchers are used as an emergency measure for those in dire circumstances. I successfully pushed to expand the “Moving to Work” provisions in the current reform legislation. This program helps those dependent on Section 8 find work, build savings, and move off the voucher program. Housing authorities participating in “Moving to Work” can tailor the program to the needs of their communities. Under “Moving to Work,” com-

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munities have established limits on the length of time individuals are eligible to receive vouchers, and incentivized job training and placement. The limited number of “Moving to Work” cities have shown positive results, and devoting more resources to this program must be part of any meaningful Section 8 reform. Inclusion of the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) in “Moving to Work” could help us meet some of the challenges our community is facing with respect to Section 8. I have written to Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, urging him to include CMHA in the “Moving to Work” program should the program be expanded. CMHA is the 17th largest housing authority in the United States, and CMHA and local leaders are eager to launch a successful program to help families move to work and obtain independent housing. I will continue push to reform Section 8 until we have a system that moves people to work and ends the cycle of dependency. Steve Driehaus (D) is the U. S. representative from the 1st Congressional District, which cover most of western Hamilton County.

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Kirstin and Jasmine Spellman ride the Sizzler at the Harvest Home Fair.

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Showing their cards, Laura Olexa and Tim Vincent try their luck at a card game during the 150th Harvest Home Fair in Cheviot.

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The Rusty Griswolds were the featured entertainers Sept. 11 at the 150th Harvest Home Fair in Cheviot.

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Terri and Craig Lampman of Westwood with their daughter Colleen Lampman, 6 at the 52nd Harvest Home Parade. The parade is the kickoff to the fair, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Cheviot-Westwood.

Getting in a little fun and exercise at the Harvest Home Fair is Rebecca Roy of Mason. Many games and rides for children – and some adults – are always mainstays at the fair.

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Lori Phoenix and Doug Laile play with a baby chick during the Harvest Home Fair in Cheviot.

The 150th Harvest Home Fair had good weather all weekend – and the people came out to enjoy it. The annual weekend-after-Labor Day fair had rides, animals, games, music, food – all of the stuff that anyone can find something to like. Of course, the fair was kicked off with the parade – another more-than-two-hour long collection of community groups, animals, emergency vehicles, floats, walkers – and politicians. Here are just some of the scenes from a small slice of time from the fair. TONY JONES/STAFF

Lindsey Garber with the Green Township Bicentennial Park float at the 52nd Harvest Home Parade. The township is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year.

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Mark and Katie Wegman with Belgian draft horse Cody. The Wegmans and their draft horses are fixtures at the Harvest Home Fair, after a summer of other fairs in the area.

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Maria Striebich and Kimberly Herold let friends bury them in corn during the Harvest Home Fair Sept. 11.

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Krystal Schenkel and Zach Geis of Bridgetown enjoy roasted corn at the Harvest Home Fair.

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Jim Ellis, Jonah and Amanda Cox try to catch a big prize at the Harvest Home Fair’s fish pond.

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Ursula Roma, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Henke Winery, 3077 Harrison Ave. Grapevine Gallery. Fine art, sculptures and illustrations. Through Oct. 3. 662-9463. Westwood.

Wine Tasting, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., bigg’s Delhi, 5025 Delhi Road, Three samples with snacks. $2. 354-1700. Delhi Township. Wine Tasting, 3 p.m.-11 p.m., Henke Winery, $5 seven wines; $1 per pour choose from 15. 662-9463; www.henkewine.com. Westwood.

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

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Twistlock, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Drew’s on the River, 4333 River Road, $3. 451-1157. Riverside.

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National Night Out, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Delhi Park, 5125 Foley Road, North end of park. Meet police officers and firefighters, volunteers from Delhi Citizens Police Association/Citizens on Patrol and Target Volunteers. Equipment displays, Q&A sessions, face painting and carnival style games. Music by The Pole Cats. Free. Presented by Delhi Township Police Department. 9220060. Delhi Township.

EXERCISE CLASSES

St. Dominic Class of 1969 Reunion, 8 p.m.-midnight, St. Dominic Church, 4551 Delhi Road, O’Connor Hall. Celebrating 40th grade school reunion. Beer, wine, soft drinks and set-ups. BYOB permitted. $25 couple, $20. Reservations required. Presented by St. Dominic Class of 1969. 859-441-2980; 451-3775. Delhi Township. S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 1 9

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Beginners Ashtanga Yoga, 7 p.m.-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.

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

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Comedy All Stars, 8 p.m.-10 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, QBalls Trio performs 7 p.m. $5. Through Oct. 15. 251-7977. Riverside. F R I D A Y, S E P T . 1 8

BARS/CLUBS

Babe’s Honey Brown Beer Garden, 8 p.m.midnight, Babe’s Cafe, 661-0831. Westwood.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Women’s Monthly Meetups, 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.

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

FESTIVALS

Oktoberfest, 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Texas Hold ‘Em tournament. $50 buy-in, no buy backs. Register at jennih@fuse.net., St. Martin of Tours, 919-6191. Cheviot.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Bridgetown Finer Meats Wine Shop, $10. 574-3900; www.bridgetownfinermeats.com. Bridgetown. Wine Tasting, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Henke Winery, $5 seven wines; $1 per pour choose from 15. 662-9463; www.henkewine.com. Westwood.

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Wine Tasting, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., Bridgetown Finer Meats Wine Shop, 6139 Bridgetown Road, $10. 574-3900; www.bridgetownfinermeats.com. Bridgetown.

Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Poppy’s Tavern, 5510 Rybolt Road, Free. 574-6333. Green Township.

MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK M.A.W.G., 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Drew’s on the River, 4333 River Road, $3. 451-1157. Riverside.

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

NATURE

Weekend in 1800s, 3 p.m.-7 p.m., Shawnee Lookout Park, 2008 Lawrenceburg Road, Special guests from the Society of Northwest Longhunters come alive as early settlers from the 1800s in a cabin, lawn and schoolhouse presentation. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Miami Township.

RECREATION

Family Wiffleball Event, 4 p.m., Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road, Includes food, music by Sullivan Janszen Band, contests, raffle, children’s area, Ben-Gal cheerleaders, giant screen TV and more. Four food tickets for pre-registered guests. Benefits Pink Ribbon Girls. $50 family. 598-3089; www.pinkribbongirls.org. Green Township. S U N D A Y, S E P T . 2 0

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Babe’s Honey Brown Beer Garden, 8 p.m.midnight, Babe’s Cafe, 661-0831. Westwood.

CIVIC

Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, Free. 9467755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green Township. Hollmeyer Orchards, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.

FESTIVALS

Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township. Oktoberfest, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Adults only., St. Martin of Tours, 3720 St. Martin Place, Parish Center. Games, German food and music. Presented by St. Martin Athletic Association. Through Sept. 20. 919-6191. Cheviot.

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Oktoberfest, 1 p.m.-8 p.m. Texas Hold ‘Em tournament. $100 buy-in, no buy backs. Register at jennih@fuse.net., St. Martin of Tours, 919-6191. Cheviot.

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Blue Rock Music Festival, noon-8 p.m., Blue Rock Farm, 4125 Blue Rock Road, Food, music and games. Music by Raison D‚’Etre 1 p.m., Tracy Walker 2 p.m., Jake Speed and the Freddies 2 p.m. and EG Kight 4 p.m. Bring seating. Free parking. Raffles all day. Benefits Womens Way of Ohio. $20 family; $10 single, $7 seniors. Presented by Womens Way. 923-1414; www.womenswayohio.org. Colerain Township.

Community Brunch, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., College of Mount St. Joseph, 5701 Delhi Road, Fifth Third Bank Hall, Seton Center. $11, $9 seniors, $7 children under 12; free children under 5. Reservations recommended. 2444633. Delhi Township.

HAPPY HOURS

Nick & Tom’s Happy Hour, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Nick and Tom’s, 574-4242; www.nickandtoms.com. Bridgetown.

HISTORIC SITES

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

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Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, Benefits family of Donna Hay. $10. 251-7977. Riverside.

NATURE

Weekend in 1800s, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Shawnee Lookout Park, 521-7275. Miami Township.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES PROVIDED

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati brings beer, pretzels and all things German downtown, Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20, on Fifth Street, from Race Street to Broadway. Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. The World’s Largest Chicken Dance will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at Fountain Square. Or stop by Thursday, Sept. 17, noon-1 p.m. for the Beer Stein Races and Pretzel Toss Contest and Friday, Sept. 18, noon-1 p.m. for The Running of the Wieners. Visit www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com for more details.

Worship Services, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Addyston Baptist Church, 112 Church St. Free. 941-4897. Addyston. Sunday Message: Stewardship, 9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m., Bridgetown Church of Christ, 3854 Race Road, Rediscover stewardship and apply concept to life. Free. 574-1111; www.my-church.com. Bridgetown.

Sharonville Convention Center Saturday, Sept. 19 Sunday, Sept. 20 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Special guests from the Society of Northwest Longhunters come alive as early settlers from the 1800s in a cabin, lawn and schoolhouse presentation at Shawnee Lookout Park, 2008 Lawrenceburg Road. Spend a weekend in the 1800s from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. For more information, call 521-7275 or visit www.greatparks.org. Pictured at a previous event are Earl Bayer as a land agent talking to Diana Trammell and Paul Morrison. M O N D A Y, S E P T . 2 1

ART EXHIBITS

Ursula Roma, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Henke Winery, 662-9463. Westwood.

DANCE CLASSES

Line Dance Class, 1 p.m.-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.

EDUCATION

GED Practice Testing, 12:30 p.m., Price Hill Branch Library, 3215 Warsaw Ave. Free. Registration required. 369-4570. East Price Hill.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Natural Solutions to Digestive Disorders, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., Gamble-Nippert YMCA, 3159 Montana Ave. Learn about alternative methods to prevent and reduce discomfort of digestive disorders. Free. 941-6464. Westwood.

SUPPORT GROUPS

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

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Sayler Park Farmers Market, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., Sayler Park, Parkland Avenue and Monitor Street, Local produce, plants and herbs, bread, ice cream, sweets and baked goods. 675-0496. Sayler Park.

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC Karaoke Contest, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Main Entrance Restaurant and Lounge, 5132 Delhi Ave. Weekly winners move on to semi-finals, then grand finale. Weekly prizes. First place winner receives $500 cash. Ages 21 and up. Free. 451-1414. Delhi Township. W E D N E S D A Y, S E P T . 2 3

FARMERS MARKET

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

HOME & GARDEN

First Time Homebuyer Seminar, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Nathanael Greene Lodge, 6394 Wesselman Road, Includes explanation of $8,000 tax credit, available loan programs, steps to becoming a home owner, free credit report, $200 off closing costs and book: “The Millionaire Homeowner” by David Bach. Free. Registration required. 771-2240. Green Township.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Western Hills Job Satellite Group, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Westwood First Presbyterian Church, 3011 Harrison Ave. Community members welcome to learn from and support each other in job-seeking process. Speakers present valuable content about latest in electronic resumes, LinkedIn, effective networking, interview skills, available funding and community resources. Group members provide support and accountability. Free. 662-1244. Westwood.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Girls Club, 3:30 p.m.-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 p.m.-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.

PROVIDED

“Disney on Ice presents 100 Years of Magic” comes to the U.S. Bank Arena, Wednesday, Sept. 23, through Sunday, Sept. 27. It is a celebration of 65 of Disney’s characters. Times are: 7:30 p.m. through Saturday; 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.usbankarena.com.

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Life

September 16, 2009

When people turn into sheep ognize truth and have the courage to live by it. Humans are supposed to need other human shepherds less and less as they mature. When immature, and still growing, we need parents, disciplinarians and teachers – guides outside ourselves. When we grow up – if we grow up – our guidance comes chiefly from within ourselves; a well-formed conscience and sense of responsibility. Guides outside of us never become completely unimportant, but much less necessary. A sad thing seems to be happening. Too many people seem to be acting as sheep. Sheeple are people who act like sheep. When that occurs, we don’t use our minds to study problems thoroughly and

understand them effectively. We stop looking for truth. We graze on sound bites, slogans and little bits of information lying on the ground that taste good. When we are turning into sheeple, we lose sight of truth and priorities. We become easy prey for manipulation by politicians, advertisers, bureaucrats, and sometimes even by people we call religious leaders. Our shepherds are called spin doctors – false shepherds who have no interest in the common good, us, or the truth, only their own agenda. As sheeple we have a strong flock instinct. We need to think and act as everybody else. It’s said that the instincts and logic of a mob gradually become lower than the individuals that comprise the

mob. We turn our minds over to others. Sheeple are dazzled by words and forget justice; are moved by emotions and forget logic. We believe peers, advertisers, politicians and celebrities about what is important in life. We acquiesce to anyone who claims to speak for God. The masses of people have been pictured as a huge pyramid. Most of us are depicted toward the bottom somewhere, and the numbers become fewer as the pyramid narrows and ascends.

Psychologists such as Abraham Maslow urge us to become self-actualized and move upward. That means to grow in knowledge and personal awareness of our own state and truths of reality. The journey upward is very difficult, but possible. Great spiritual teachers such as Jesus Christ told us what happens when we are transformed from sheeple to people, “ … you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” Free from what? Free from a flock mentality. Free

from not recognizing our d i g n i t y. Free from ignorance, deception and being used by Father Lou others. Guntzelman Free from o u r Perspectives defenses and illusions in order to become our truest self. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@ communitypress.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

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S&H charges alert Ads for products on TV and in print that don’t disclose the shipping and handling charges are becoming increasingly common. Such charges should be carefully considered before ordering because sometimes they can be quite substantial. That’s what a Westwood woman has learned. Sue LaRue has been analyzing ads and found several that either don’t disclose the charge or do so in very small print. “I think they’re saying two things. I think they’re saying ‘free shipping’ or ‘plus shipping,’ but they’re not saying how much the shipping is. That’s what happened in my case,” she said. LaRue answered an ad she saw on TV. “It said on TV it was $19.99 plus shipping. I went online and ordered it. No place did it say how much the shipping was,” she said. But, even after she placed the order for two of the items, she just got a printout without the prices. “I agreed to pay $39.98. The shipping and handling was $65.80, but I didn’t know that till I got the pack-

age in the mail,” LaRue said. The packing slip showed the total cost came to more than $100 – something she says should have been disclosed upfront. She checked ads for products from different companies and found this is becoming more common. One ad touted the product as only costing $14.99, but the small print at the bottom said unless you cancel you’ll be charged three monthly payments of $39.99. After LaRue complained to the company about the shipping charges, a representative agreed to give her a $15 credit. But that still means the items she wanted cost her $40, and the shipping and handling cost $50 – more than the items themselves. “I just feel like they’re deceptive and if people aren’t paying attention they’re going to end up spending a lot of money they may not be able to get back,” LaRue said. So, I contacted the company LaRue had ordered from and was told they don’t disclose the shipping and handling charges in the ad because the same ad is

used in Canada a n d charges will be Howard Ain quite difHey Howard! f e r e n t there. They maintain they do disclose the charges before the transaction is completed – and after the state sales taxes are added. But, LaRue said she never saw that disclosure. And, while you can cancel your order and get back your money, you can’t get back the shipping costs. Bottom line, carefully watch out for shipping and handling charges in both TV and print ads. If they are not disclosed in the ad, be sure to look for the charges before you place your order. As we’ve seen sometimes those charges can be more than the items themselves. 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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For sheep to be sheep is admirable. That’s their true nature. Sheep are never extolled today or in the scriptures as being clever or courageous. They seem more helpless than resourceful. They frequently wander off and get lost and are easy prey for predators. When in trouble, they usually panic and bleat for help from the shepherd. Sheep are not very smart. Yet, who can blame a sheep for being a sheep? They live what they are. What would be troubling would be to see a bird or a human try to live as a sheep. Especially a human. We’ve been created with a rational nature. We are to grow, develop insight and wisdom, possess a mind that enables us to seek and rec-

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Life

September 16, 2009

Relish your fresh peppers this season

My husband Frank and I went to an Amish country produce auction in Bainbridge, Ohio, near The Seven Caves, at the invitation of friends Bert and Bob Villing. It was something to see. As we approached the auction shelter, we saw horse-drawn wagons with h u g e amounts of pumpkins, melons and produce enter the graveled area. I Rita nderHeikenfeld ustood that Rita’s kitchen folks could bid on the whole wagonload. Inside the shelter you could walk around and check out the produce in smaller units, like a bushel of squash, three pecks of cucumbers, even up to 100 or so pumpkins and gourds. The little Amish boys were so cute – running around barefoot with sus-

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Rita’s stuffed peppers with rice, lamb, tomato sauce and seasonings. pendered overalls and hats. Bert and I bought some beautiful red and green peppers. I couldn’t wait to get home to make Bert’s red pepper relish. I also made stuffed peppers for supper, with rice, lamb, tomato sauce and seasonings.

Bert’s red pepper relish

No real recipe, but here are Bert’s guidelines slightly adapted by me. Makes 7 to 8 half pints. Measure ingredients after dicing. 6 cups of finely diced red bell peppers (or green, yel-

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Rita’s rendition of Bert’s pepper relish. low, etc.) 11⁄2 cups finely diced onions Boiling water 1 ⁄2 cup diced jalapeños (opt.) Grind up peppers and onions in food processor, blender or just chop fine. Put in bowl and pour boiling water to cover. Let sit five minutes, then drain. Make brine.

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Put drained pepper mixture into brine and cook for five minutes. Pour into hot jars, clean rims and seal. Process in boiling water bath five minutes. You can also just cook this up, cool, put in freezer containers and freeze.

Marge Miller’s apple dumplings

Marge is known as the apple dumpling lady in Clermont County and at my church, Holy Trinity in Batavia. I love her dumplings with the wonderful cinnamon flavor. They are always the first thing to go at any of our events. This is for Nancy, who began cooking at age 11. “My mother was a wonderful cook and my best friend. She passed away last year,” she wrote. Nancy wanted to re-create her Mom’s dumpling recipe which used brown sugar and cinnamon. Nancy said her Mom’s sauce was a thin vanilla sauce using cinnamon. I’ve adapted this only slightly.

1 double pie crust 8 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cored (I’ve used whatever apples I had on hand) 4 teaspoons butter Mix the following and set aside: 1 cup granulated or brown sugar 1 generous tablespoon cinnamon

Divide the prepared pie crust into eight equal pieces. Roll out each piece into the shape of a square about 6 to 8 inches. To test the size, place an apple in the center of it and see if you can bring the 4 corners up to meet at the top. Place 1 peeled and cored apple in the center of one of the squares of rolled pie crust. Fill the cavity with some of the sugar/cinnamon mixture. Dot the top of the sugar with 1⁄2 tsp. butter. Bring one corner of the pastry up over the top of the apple. Take the opposite corner and overlap it over the first one. Moisten to seal these two together. Repeat with the last two corners of the pastry. Moisten to seal the last two corners together. Place the 8 dumplings in a sprayed baking dish.

Cinnamon sauce:

Combine the following syrup ingredients and cook for three minutes. If you can’t find cinnamon hearts, use a teaspoon of cinnamon and a drop or two of red food coloring if you want. 11⁄2 cups sugar 1 1 ⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups water 3 tablespoons lemon juice 7-8 cinnamon decorations (little cinnamon Valentine hearts) or more to taste 1 teaspoon vanilla (Rita’s addition) Pour the syrup over the dumplings in the baking dish. If you want, baste as they bake. Bake at 375 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes until well

Cooking with Rita and Friends

Join Rita Heikenfeld, Nick Tolbert (aka Midnight Gourmet) and Former Top Chef Chicago contestant Antonia Lofaso Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. as they host a dinner party. Sample some of Antonia’s favorite recipes as well as the recipes of local restaurants and chefs. Ticket price: $15 RSVP at: 513-247-6411 All proceeds will benefit the Freestore Foodbank. Ticket transaction will be completed at Macy’s prior to start of the event. Cash or check only. Make check payable to the Freestore Foodbank. browned and a fork pressed into the apple tests soft.

On the Web

Additional recipes for slaw stuffed peppers, pepper relish, pepper hash and vanilla sauce are in Rita’s online column at www.communitypress.com. Or call 513-591-6163 and leave your name and mailing address.

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Farmhouse green bean and corn salad Cream puffs

Tips from Rita’s kitchen

Rewashing prewashed bagged greens: According to “Cook’s Illustrated,” additional washing of ready-toeat bagged salad greens is not likely to enhance safety. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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Western Hills Press

September 16, 2009

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Oak Hills Community Education has a program that makes it easy to take highquality Online courses. Oak Hills has partnered with ed2go to offer hundreds of Online, instructor-facilitated courses and is launching Advanced Microsoft Excel 2007. Participants in this course will learn the advanced features and functions of Microsoft Excel 2007, enabling them to take advantage of everything the program can do. Learning the advanced techniques can make people more valued and successful in their professional lives. Advanced Microsoft Excel 2007 is part of Oak Hills Community Education’s growing catalog of more than 300 instructor-facilitated Online courses. Participants have the flexibility to study at their own pace, combined with enough structure and support to complete the course, and they can access the classroom 24/7 from anywhere with an Internet connection. New sessions of each course run every month and last six weeks, with two new lessons being released weekly. The courses are entirely Web-based with comprehensive lessons, quizzes and assignments. A professional instructor facilitates every course; pacing learners, answering questions, giving feedback and facilitating discussions. To learn more, call Oak Hills Community Education at 451-3595 or visit www. oakhills.k12.oh.us.

Finance seminars

The Three Rivers Local School District, along with Orange Financial Co., is hosting a series of personal financial education programs for

Band night

Plan now to attend the grade school band night at La Salle High School on Friday, Sept. 25. The evening begins for boys and girls in grades five to eight who will meet in the La Salle band room in the De La Salle Center for pizza before experiencing the excitement of high school marching band and color guard, and the thrill of Friday night performance under the lights. Students get in free to the football game. Parents are encouraged to attend. Adult football tickets will be sold at the game. You must RSVP to Brian Fischer at 741-2673 or bfischer@lasallehs.net.

Running for McAuley

The McAuley High School Alumnae Association is organizing the Fall 5K

More recycling

In the first period of 2009 (January to June 30), Hamilton County communities increased the tons of residential recycling collected by 115 tons over the same period in 2008. In total, Hamilton County communities recycled 17,389 tons in the first half of 2009. The communities with the largest increases in recycling

were: • Evendale: 24.42 percent increase • Greenhills: 22.11 percent increase • Harrison Township: 43.60 percent increase • Miami Township: 54.17 percent increase • Montgomery: 43.03 percent increase • Reading: 30.55 percent increase • Sharonville: 17.36 percent increase • Sycamore Township: 22.59 percent increase • Terrace Park: 54.57 percent increase For more information about residential recycling in Hamilton County, please contact the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District at 946-7766 or go to www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org.

Dater, Walnut Hills testing

An entrance examination for Dater and Walnut Hills high schools will be given by appointment only at Dater High School, 2146 Ferguson Road, Saturday, Oct. 3. The exam is given to students currently in sixth through 11th grades in the Cincinnati Public School District. Students passing the exam are eligible for enrollment in seventh through 12th grades for the 2010-2011 school year. The deadline to register is Wednesday, Sept. 23. To schedule an appointment, call the test administration office at 363-0186.

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Doretta Bougher-Jones, 81. of Delhi Tonwship, died Sept. 5 Services were held Sept. 10 at Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home.

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Thomas Burke

Thomas E. Burke, 84, of Price Hill, died Sept. 9, at Western Hills Retirement Village. She was a retired Realtor for Grady, West Shell Realtors. He was a World War II veteran of the Army. Survived by wife Patricia D. Burke; children Ellen Croy, Tricia Burke, Marty and Brian Burke; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass was Sept. 14 at St. William Church. Memorials to St. William Capital Campaign, 4108 W. 8th St., Cincinnati, OH 45205, or Eldermount Day Program, 401 Farrell Court, Cincinnati, OH 45233. Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Thomas J. Caruso

Thomas J. Caruso, 53, died Sept. 2, near his home in Nipomo Calif., as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was a native Cincinnatian, Elder High School graduate, and a long-time resident of California. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marines. Survived by his wife Lisa, daughter Alexandra, and sons August and David. Also survived by his parents James and Norene Caruso, sisters Linda Geoghegan, Gail Shope, Mary Rosenberger, Leanne Caruso, Julie Floyd, Carla Meyer, and numerous

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Mary Baumer, 76, of Western Hills, died Sept. 3. She was an operator for Cincinnati Bell. Survived by her companion James Corcoran, step-daughter Karen Corcoran; Michael Corcoran, Carol Keiser, Kathy Vogelpohl, Jude Ruff, Jan Armbruster, Terri Schwarz, Greg Corcoran, Jenny Gallucci; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by seven siblings. Services were Sept. 8 at Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to

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Pearl Cope

Pearl Cope, 72, died Sept. 4. He was a truck driver for Alan Ritchey. Survived by his wife Sue Cope; children Sue Ann Lewis, Melinda Faulconer, Bruce Cope, Gina Runyon, Cathy Ellis, Brandi Hatmaker; grandchildren Miranda, Michele, Ryan, Kasie, Kayla, Logan, Jason, Nate, Meghan, Misti, Maggie, Steven, Joey, Justin; great-grandchildren Miriah, Kyle, Jared, Jordon, Cope Carter, Arabella, Kennedy, Grant and Mackenzie; siblings Stan Powell, Earl, Fred Cope, Ida Doherty; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his sister Phyllis Mink. Services were held at Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home.

Kathleen Dold

Kathleen M. Dold, 55, died Sept. 3. She was a dietitian for the Mercy Health System Survived by her husband Harold; daughter Agnes Cole; siblings Carole Arend, Pat Roos, Tim Cole and Dan Cole; and many nieces Dold and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was Sept. 8 at St. Joseph Church of North Bend, 23 E. Harrison Ave. Burial was in St. Joseph New Cemetery, Delhi Township. Memorials may be made to Mercy Franciscan at St. John, C/O Mercy Foundation, PO Box 428553, Cincinnati, OH 45242-8904. B. J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

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Lisa Donati

Lisa J. Donati, 42, Cleves, died Sept. 2. She owned an excavation/demolition company. Survived by mother Ruth Brubaker Meister, stepfather Ron Meister; siblings Joseph, Mark, Kevin Donati, Lori Ashcraft, Linda Gold; nephews and niece Cody, Josh, Allie; former husband John Clift; stepsiblings Ronnie Jr., Geri Meister, Jeanne George. Preceded in death by father Joseph Donati. Services were Sept. 5 at Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials to North Bend United Methodist Church.

Marilyn Drew

Marilyn Drew, 62, died Sept. 3 at Mercy Hospital Western Hills. She worked for Lazarus Department Stores in customer service Survived by daughter Teresa Woytsek; grandchildren Alex, Cassidy, Megan and Jordan Woytsek; sister Mildred Rohman. Services were Drew Sept. 7 at Meyer Funeral Home, 5864 Bridgetown Road. Burial was in St. Joseph New Cemetery, Delhi Memorials may be made to Kidney Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, 2200 Victory Parkway, Suite 510, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

EstherRichardson Elder

Esther Elder, 91, of Green Township, died Sept. 5. She was a homemaker. Survived by her daughters Judith Siefferman, Joan Wichman; grandchildren Andrew Payne, Caroline Zapf, Suzanne McClendon, Wayne, Kyle Wichman; great-grandchildren Alyssa, Kayci, Ellie, Alex, Maddy, Jory and Nicky; sister Ruth Ella Stang; numerous nieces and nephews.

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. Preceded in death by her husband Cyril “Cy” Elder. Visitation will 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, at Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Elder Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Westwood United Methodist Church, 3460 Epworth Ave., 45211.

Winifred Cecelia Fisher

Winifred Fisher, 82, of Green Township, died Sept. 5. She was a waitress at Western Bowl. She lived in Mount Adams for many years. Survived by her husband Edward G. Fisher; children Ed, Joe, Steve, Michael, Kenneth Fisher, Kathleen Mabjish; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings Mark, Thomas, Robert Tierney, Josephine Ruth. Services were Sept. 10 at Our Lady of Lourdes church. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, 45263 or to Friends of the Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, 45202.

Rita M. Frey

Rita Frey, 75, of Green Township, died Sept. 9. She was a secretary.

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Jack Geiger

John Joseph “Jack” Geiger, 82, Cheviot, died Sept. 3. He was an administrator in the Cincinnati Public School District. He was an Army veteran of Word War II, serving in the 6th Ranger Battalion, and a member of the Cincinnati State Technical & Community College Board of Trustees and Philippus United Church of Christ board. Geiger Survived by wife Janet Esslinger Geiger; children Gayle Lightner, Jill Bergquist, Jack, Jay Geiger; grandchildren Allison, Shawn, Taylor, Travis, Morgan, Mason, Sydney; nieces and nephews. Services were Sept. 7 at Philippus United Church of Christ. Arrangements by Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 452633597 or Philippus United Church of Christ, 105 W. McMicken Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45207.

Robert L. Goodpaster

Robert Goodpaster, 88, of Green Township died Sept. 4. He was a member of American Legion Post 425. Survived by his wife Betty Goodpaster; stepdaughter Elayne Gallagher; step-grandchildren Christopher Goodwin, Austin Merrill, Amy Loeffelman, John Gallagher; many great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his first wife Agnes Goodpaster; stepdaughter Harriet Merrill; brothers Ralph and Ernest Goodpaster. Graveside services will held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, at Laurel Cemetery, 5915 Roe St., Madisonville. Arrangements by NeidhardMinges Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association , 644 Linn St., Suite 304, 45203 or to Cincinnati Association for the Blind, 2045 Gilbert Ave., 45273-9798.

Kress and Sharon Wood; grandchildren Brit, Juli and Alissa Wood, Dale Drew, Michelle Bates, Michael, Zak Kress; greatgrandchildren Greiser Lauren and Ryan Drew, Lance, Bailey and Dylan Bates, Carter Kress. Preceded in death by his sister Ruth Hollmeyer. Visitation 9:30 am until the time of the services, on Thursday, Sept. 10, at Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, 45206 or Hospice of Cincinnati Inc., c/o Bethesda Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 633597, 45263.

Shirley Mae Hill

Shirley Hill, 79, of Green Township, died Sept. 6. She was a florist. Survived by her husband Roosevelt “Rosie” Hill; daughters Chris Maurer and Peggy Rueve; grandchildren Ryan, Rosanne, Philip, Angela Rueve; great-granddaughter Alexis Rueve; sister Ethel Zapf. Preceded in death by her siblings Dee Hoffman, Verna Cummins, Betty Fox, Violet Sipe, Whitey, Jake, Allen and Melvin Kuntz. Visitation will 10 a.m. until the service at noon on Thursday, Sept. 10, at Vine Street Hill Cemetery Chapel. Arrangements by NeidhardMinges Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice.

Zora Jernigan

Zora Lusk Jernigan, 82, died Sept. 4. Survived by children Thomas, John, Rodney, Barry Jernigan, Rebecca Schwallie, Nancy Sander; siblings Martha Shultz, T.H. “Junior” Lusk, Marie Miller; 22 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two Jernigan great-greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by son Ronald Jernigan, siblings Carl Lusk, Mary Miller. Services were Sept. 9 at Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

Survived by son Walter L. McCann; grandsons Walter A., Kevin, Robert McCann; six greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by sibling Emil Kimball. Arrangements by Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Home.

Betty Meyer

Betty J. Meyer, 85, of West Harrison, died Sept. 6, at Shady Nook Care Center. She was a billing adjuster for Shillito’s. Survived by sons Raymond C. and Douglas E. Meyer; two grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. PreMeyer ceded in death by husband Raymond C. Meyer Sr.; sister Lorainer Halker and brother Theodore Meyers. Services were at Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home with burial in Wesleyan Cemetery.

Virginia Mitchell

Virginia L. Mitchell, 67, of Western Hills died Aug. 25 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was a homemaker. Survived by children Donald Reece, Robert Reece and Deborah Reece; and three grandchildren. Preceded in death by companion Arthur Freeman and Brothers Louis Haven and Clarence Haven. Services were Aug. 29 at St. Joseph (Old) Cemetery Mausoleum with burial there. Gump-Holt Funeral Home handled arrangements.

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Alva Keeton Patrick, 86, died Sept. 2 at the Clovernook Health Care Pavilion. She worked for Kenner. Survived by children Rufus, Fred, Don, Patricia Patrick; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three brothers. Preceded in death by husband Millard Patrick. Services were Sept. 8 at the Mausoleum Chapel of Arlington Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home.

Medo Andrew Poli, 71, of Green Township, died Sept. 3, at Hospice of Cincinnati Western Hills. He was ins sales for Zenith Electronic. Survived by his wife Wanda ; children Angel Roddy, Lisa Poli, Andrew Poli and Sheila Wall; grandchildren Sarah, Nick, Adam, Cory, Kevin, Eric, Alex, Ryne, Sam, Emma, Jacob, Andrew, Shelby and Dalton; great-grandchildren Ella and Maddie; and friends Bill McCarthy and Tom Burke. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Radel Funeral Home, 650 Neeb Road. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday. Sept. 10, at St. Simon Church. A celebration of life to follow at Plagge Hall. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, 45263.

Methodist Church, the North Bend Lodge No. 346 F&AM and the River Squares. Survived by his children Karen Argo and Dan Stevens; grandchildren Jennifer Duerk, Jonathan, Benjamin Stevens; great-grandchildren Nathan, Carson, Logan Duerk, Emily Jo and Nicholas Stevens; sister Patricia Klosterman. Preceded in death by his wife Thelma L. Sorrell Stevens; grandchildren Scott Daniel and Emily Argo. A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Zion United Methodist Church. A reception will follow. Arrangements by Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Zion United Methodist Church, 4980 Zion Road, Cleves, 45002 or to Our Daily Bread, 1730 Race, Cincinnati, 45202-6418.

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Max L. Pearson, 61, died Sept. 7. Survived by his wife Linda L.; children Gloria Preece, Dax Pearson and Crystal Hutzel; grandchildren Tara, Tasha and Jacob Lees, Whitney, Hayley and Chase Pearson and Ella Smith; siblings Gary, Gerald Pearson Pearson and Sharon Cole; father Mack Pearson. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Meyer Funeral Home, 5864 Bridgetown Road; services will follow. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

Marianne Ottilie Schalk, 79, Green Township, died Aug. 31 at Jewish Hospital. She was a homemaker. Survived by daughters Kirsten Rodriguez, Adrienne Davenport; grandchildren Nicholas, Alexander, Alyssa Rodriguez, Samantha, Lauren Davenport. Preceded in death by husband James Schalk, parents Josef Hartdegen, Elisabeth Thronberens. Services were Sept. 5 at St. Martin of Tours. Arrangements by Gump-Holt Funeral Home. Memorials to: American Cancer Society, Ohio Division Inc., 5555 Frantz Road, Dublin, OH 43017.

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Herman Stevens, 85, of Bridgetown, died Sept. 5. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a retired electrical maintenance manager with the Enquirer. He was also a member of Zion United

Rita Sucher, 87, of Western Hills, died September 5. She was a typographer for Suburban Typographics. Survived by her children Robert Sucher, Kathleen Hobday, Jeri Korfhagen; grandchildren Deanna Hurst, Ryan, Rodney Hobday, Robb, Jon Sucher, Doug, Chris Korfhagen, Rebecca Brown; greatgrandchildren Morgan, Diana, Amanda, Catherine Hurst, Destiny, Chance Hobday and Althea Brown. Preceded in death by her husband Robert George Sucher, siblings Margaret Haynes, Virginia Penrod, Bobby, Ruth Neumann. Services were Sept. 9 at Bayley Place. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Bayley Place Orchards Unit, 990 Bayley Place, 45233.

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James Louis Suder

James Suder, 61, of Green Township, died Sept. 5. He was a retired chief of police for Green Township Police Department. Survived by his wife Susan A. Suder; children Robert Suder, Jennifer Frye; father Howard Suder; brothers Rick, Michael, Jerry Suder. Preceded in death by his mother Patricia Anne Suder. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in Jim’s memory to the charity of choice.

Dorothy Sweeney

Dorothy Sweeney, 78, of Green Township, died Sept. 9. She was a homemaker. Survived by her sons Dennis K., David L., Russell A. Sweeney; grandchildren Alison, Kenneth, Joseph Sweeney, Emily Oliverio, Maurenn Hildebrandt, Jennifer Caby, Erin Linde; six great-grandchildren; sister Marjorie Thompson.

Preceded in death by her husband Kenneth L. Sweeney. Services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday at Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Sweeney Home. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association of Ohio, SW Branch, 11113 Kenwood, Road, 45242-1817.

Joann Szydlowski

Joann M. Szydlowski, 77, of Price Hill, died Aug. 23 in Newport, N.C. She was a billing clerk with St. Francis Hospital. Survived by children Darlene M. Forest, Diane A. Grigalis, and David S. Szydlowski; siblings Janet Pappas and Joseph Koch; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her companion Alojzy Dziadek Services were at Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home with burial in St. Joseph Old Cemetery.

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Nicholas Ventre

Nicholas C. Ventre, 86, Green Township, died Sept. 2. He was a World War II veteran. Survived by daughters Betty Kruetzkamp, Tina Evans, Niki Cowans; grandchildren Christopher, Brandon Cowans, Kaitlin, Allison Evans, Christine Kruse; Ventre many cousins. Preceded in death by wife Catherine Ventre, mother Vera Kramer. Services were Sept. 8 at San Antonio Chapel. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to San Antonio Chapel or the American Heart Association.

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Michael H. “Mike” Weber Jr., 78, died Sept. 10. He was a retired war-

ranty manager for Kings Mazda. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean Way. Survived by wife Louise Grebe Weber; children Michael Weber Weber and Karen Weber Dodd; grandchildren Hanna Griswold, Michael T. Weber, Riley James Dodd and Alexandra Louise Dodd; siblings Catherine Grethel, Theresa Moore, Elizabeth Brown, John Weber, Steve Weber, Susan Weber. Preceded in death by sister Mary Ann Weber. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at St. Martin of Tours, Cheviot. Burial, with military honors at St. Joseph Old Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the Weber family suggests memorial donations to the American Diabetes Association, 633 Linn St., Cincinnati, 45203. Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home handled arrangements.

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Bryant M. Adams, 27, 451 W. McMicken, drug possession at 5258 Shepherd Creek, Aug. 22. David Madix, 27, 6289 Berauer Road, failure to comply, obstructing official business, assault on police officer, resisting arrest and operating a vehicle under the influence at 6289 Berauer Road, Aug. 22. Kelly J. Brunner, 27, 4392 Airymount Court, drug possession at 3135 Balsamridge, Aug. 22. Janie L. Pierson, 47, 7360 Silvercreek Road, theft at 5750 Harrison Ave., Aug. 22. Rodney B. Akers, 28, 3729 Herbert Ave., open container at 4466 Harrison Ave., Aug. 22. Tyler L. Moore, 21, 3729 Herbert Ave., possession of marijuana at 4466 Harrison Ave., Aug. 22. Brian R. Eason, 25, 3510 Evanston Ave., obstructing official business and driving under suspension at 5595 Colerain Ave., Aug. 23. Brenda J. Mengistu, 52, 93 Lorelie Drive, theft and criminal trespass at 6580 Harrison Ave., Aug. 23. Linsey Taite, 25, 5488 Bahama Terrace No. 2, drug abuse at Colerain Avenue and Blue Rock Road, Aug. 23. Christopher J. Theobald, 18, 3630 Jessup Road, attempted theft and receiving stolen property at 5885 Cheviot Road, Aug. 25. Raymond M. Looney, 40, 273 Renner Place, drug abuse and open container at Giffindale and Jessup Road, Aug. 25. Nicole R. Stevens, 20, 9868 Douglas Walk, drug abuse at Giffindale and Jessup Road, Aug. 25. Shari N. Todd, 30, 5297 E. Knoll Court No. 805, disorderly conduct at 3491 North Bend Road, Aug. 25. Juvenile, 14, drug possession at 3900 Race Road, Aug. 26. Juvenile, 14, drug possession at 3900 Race Road, Aug. 26. David M. Schardine, 42, 6948 Wesselman Road, theft at 6550 Harrison Ave., Aug. 27. Richard A. Chitwood, 45, 5941 Lawrence Road, domestic violence at 5941 Lawrence Road, Aug. 28. Juvenile, 16, drug possession and drug paraphernalia at 3200 Ebenezer Road, Aug. 27. Christina Allen, 30, 3929 Delmar Ave., theft at 3929 Delmar Ave.,

Aug. 27. Toni L. Feirl, 44, 263 Main St., theft at 6550 Harrison Ave., Aug. 28. Tracey D. Strong, 35, 9538 Mount Nebo Road, theft at 5830 Harrison Ave., Aug. 28. Jessica L. Folz, 22, 1011 Fashion Ave., theft at 5071 Glencrossing Way, Aug. 28. Sheila J. Partin, 50, 4276 Westwood Northern Blvd., domestic violence at 4276 Westwood Northern Blvd., Aug. 29. Juvenile, 13, negligent assault at 6474 Sherrybrook Drive, Aug. 29. Juvenile, 14, negligent assault at 6474 Sherrybrook Drive, Aug. 29. Juvenile, 13, negligent assault at 6474 Sherrybrook Drive, Aug. 29. Justin E. Lawson, 27, 14279 Highway 36 East, possessing drug abuse instruments, drug paraphernalia and driving under suspension at 5847 Harrison Ave., Aug. 29. Heather Stewart, 19, 7060 State Route 128 No. 8, theft at 6580 Harrison Ave., Aug. 30. William W. Reese, 31, 5857 Northglen Road, domestic violence at 5860 Northglen Road, Aug. 30. Michelle Hall, 33, 151 Winn Ave., drug abuse at Muddy Creek Road and Robinet Drive, Aug. 30. Todd Griffith, 21, 3415 Mayfair Ave., disorderly conduct at 3835 Race Road, Aug. 30. Lauren E. Story, 21, 3313 Greenway Ave., endangering children and operating a vehicle under the influence at 3313 Greenway Ave., Aug. 30. Valerie D. Sexton, 43, 3513 W. Eighth St., theft at 6290 Glenway Ave., Aug. 30. Zach Schenkel, 18, 5743 Eula Ave., obstructing official business at Summerdale and Eula Avenue, Aug. 30. Juvenile, 15, obstructing official business and receiving stolen property at 3627 Summerdale, Aug. 30. Juvenile, 13, obstructing official business at 3627 Summerdale, Aug. 30. Benjamin T. Harvey, 29, 6224 Cheviot Road No. 3, domestic violence at 6224 Cheviot Road, Aug. 31. Kathryn E. Heinlein, 18, 4677 Nathaniel Glen Drive, theft and menacing at 3325 Westbourne Drive, Aug. 31. Joan Hall, 48, 4137 Turf Lane, disorderly conduct while intoxicated and resisting arrest at 4149 Turf

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Incidents

Two suspects struck two victims at 5416 Sidney Road, Aug. 18.= Suspect spit on victim and pushed them to the ground at 5245 North Bend Road, Aug. 25. Suspect punched victim twice in the mouth at 6479 Bridgetown Road, Aug. 26. Suspect punched victim twice in the face at White Oak Middle School at 3130 Jessup Road, Aug. 31 Suspect slapped victim in the face at 4368 North Bend Road, Aug. 31. Two suspects punched two victims in the face at 5210 Belclare Road, Sept. 4. Suspect punched victim in the head at 6383 Glenway Ave., Sept. 4.

Breaking and entering

Unknown number of cigarettes and cigars stolen from Jeff’s Drive-Thru at 6364 Bridgetown Road, Aug. 18. Two cases of beer and unknown number of cigars stolen from

Burglary

License plate stolen from vehicle parked in garage at 2467 Lourdes Lane, Aug. 17. Two drills and copper piping stolen from home at 5897 Cheviot Road, Aug. 17. Golf clubs, laptop computer, money and pair of shoes stolen from vehicle parked in garage at 1341 Castlebridge Lane, Aug. 18. Copper pipes, air conditioning unit and a dryer stolen from home at 5130 North Bend Road, Aug. 21. Assorted jewelry and guns stolen from home at 2949 North Bend Road, Aug. 24. Copper piping stolen from home at 3662 Monfort Heights Drive, Aug. 24. Money stolen from home at 5485 Hyacinth Terrace, Aug. 24. Television and laptop computer stolen from home at 4364 Harrison Ave. No. 30, Aug. 24. Two video game systems, laptop computer and a watch stolen from home at 4539 Ruebel Place, Aug. 27. Six sets of Cincinnati Bengals season tickets and a neck brace stolen from home at 7841 Bridgepoint Drive, Aug. 29. Purse and contents stolen from home at 9310 Regency Ridge Drive, Aug. 31. GPS, laptop computer, two cartons of cigarettes, assorted jewelry, camera and duffle bag stolen from home at 3293 Basswood Lane, Sept. 2.

Criminal damaging

Window broken on vehicle at 3244 Greenway Ave., Aug. 18. Window broken on vehicle at 1323 Beechmeadow, Aug. 19. Passenger side of vehicle dented and scratched at 3766 Feldkamp, Aug. 19. Landscaping fountain damaged at West Hills Apartments at 6560 Hearne Road, Aug. 20. Graffiti spray-painted on bridge and transformer box at First Pentacostal Church at 2965 Blue Rock Road, Aug. 22. Concrete water fountain damaged at home at 6715 Powner Farm Drive, Aug. 23. Graffiti written on front door to Glenway Animal Hospital at 6272 Glenway Ave., Aug. 23. Door scratched on vehicle at 6536 Hearne Road, Aug. 24. Wires and engine area damaged on vehicle at 5950 Jessup Road, Aug. 25. Vehicle hood scratched with key at 6285 Cheviot Road No. 3, Aug. 25. Rear window broken on vehicle at 3543 Epley Road, Aug. 30. Mailbox damaged by unknown object at 6680 Russell Heights Drive, Aug. 30. Garbage can damaged when struck by vehicle at 2618 South Road, Sept. 1. Car insulation damaged inside vehicle’s hood at 5950 Jessup Road,

Sept. 1. Paint scratched on vehicle at J&M Auto Sales at 5865 Harrison Ave., Sept. 1. Paint scratched on vehicle at Oak Hills High School at 3200 Ebenezer Road, Sept. 3. Windshield cracked on crane at construction site at 5195 North Bend Road, Sept. 4. Tire slashed on vehicle at 3816 West Fork Road, Sept. 5.

Criminal mischief

Graffiti written in chalk on parking lot areas at Nathanael Greene Lodge at 6394 Wesselman Road, Aug. 26. Eggs thrown on vehicle at 5145 Sumter St., Aug. 26.

Criminal trespass

Suspect came to victim’s home without permission and repeatedly rang door bell at 5349 Orchard Valley Drive, Sept. 1. Five juvenile suspects entered Bridgetown Middle School without permission and rode their bikes around the hallways and damaged a soft drink machine at 3900 Race Road, Sept. 3.

Domestic dispute

Argument between parent and child at Samver Road, Aug. 19. Argument between spouses at Belcross Court, Aug. 20. Argument between man and woman at Jessup Road, Aug. 20. Argument between spouses at Filview Circle, Aug. 22. Argument between siblings at Interstate 74, Aug. 22. Argument between man and woman at Hearne Road, Aug. 23. Argument between former spouses at Wesselman Road, Aug. 25. Argument between man and woman at Werk Road, Aug. 28. Argument between spouses at West Fork Road, Aug. 29.! Argument between spouses at Harrison Avenue, Aug. 29. Argument between man and woman at North Bend Road, Aug. 31. Argument between spouses at Greenoak, Sept. 3. Argument between spouses at Anderson Ferry, Sept. 4. Argument between spouses at Fairwood Drive, Sept. 5.

Forgery

Counterfeit $50 bill issued at Ameristop at 3670 Muddy Creek Road, Aug. 26.

Passing bad checks

Check written on a closed account passed at Denny’s Dog House at 6288 Cheviot Road, Aug. 26. Counterfeit $50 bill issued at Texas Roadhouse at 6380 Glenway Ave., Sept. 2.

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Check written on account with insufficient funds passed at Ohio BMV at 5694 Harrison Ave., Sept. 3.

Robbery

Victim assaulted and robbed of their wallet at 5449 North Bend Road, Aug. 22. Victim thrown to ground and robbed of their purse at 5576 Samver Road, Aug. 22.

Theft

All-terrain vehicle stolen from home at 5896 Ranlyn Ave., Aug. 17. MP3 player, three video games, money and seven baseball hats stolen from home at 3314 Basswood Lane, Aug. 17. Digital camera, GPS, sunglasses and two flashlights stolen from vehicle at 6289 Castlebridge Lane, Aug. 18. Car stereo stolen from vehicle at 3895 Ridgecombe Drive, Aug. 18. Money stolen from Subway at 5469 North Bend Road, Aug. 18. Car stereo and 40 CDs stolen from vehicle at 3902 Virginia Court, Aug. 18. Wallet and contents stolen from vehicle at 5630 Wynneburne Ave., Aug. 18. Amplifier stolen from vehicle at 5507 Julmar Drive, Aug. 18. Video game system, two video

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). games and money stolen from vehicle at 5621 Wynneburne Ave., Aug. 18. Money stolen from vehicle at 5236 Cleves Warsaw, Aug. 19. Car stereo and pack of cigarettes stolen from vehicle at 6015 Flyer Drive, Aug. 19. Gasoline stolen from Kroger Fuel Center at 5830 Harrison Ave., Aug. 19. Suitcase stolen from vehicle at 5732 Farlook Drive, Aug. 19. Wallet and contents stolen from vehicle at 3741 Eyrich Road, Aug. 19. Money and personal papers stolen from vehicle at 5979 Oakapple Drive, Aug. 19. Laptop computer, MP3 player and CD player stolen from vehicle at 5900 Oakapple Drive, Aug. 19. Cell phone charger and three containers of ice cream stolen from BP Oil at 5488 Rybolt Road, Aug. 20. Unknown number of sewer grates stolen from Allgeier and Son Inc. at 6386 Bridgetown Road, Aug. 20. Five trash bags filled with aluminum

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POLICE REPORTS From B9 Flag pole and American flag stolen from home at 4332 Hutchinson Road, Aug. 24. Prescription medicine stolen from home at 6536 Hearne Road No. 406, Aug. 24. Car stereo faceplate and MP3 player stolen from vehicle at 2973 Orchardpark Drive, Aug. 24. GPS, vehicle title and personal papers stolen from vehicle at 2854 Orchardpark Drive, Aug. 24. GPS, purse, money and sunglasses stolen from vehicle at 5348 Orchardridge Court, Aug. 24. Car stereo stolen from vehicle at 5332 Lee’s Crossing Drive, Aug. 24. Satellite radio and MP3 player stolen from vehicle at 3771 Hubble Road, Aug. 25. Briefcase, paperwork and cell phone stolen from vehicle at 5756 Haubner Road, Aug. 25. GPS stolen from vehicle at 3631 Paramount Ridge Lane, Aug. 25. Purse and contents stolen from vehicle at 1373 Wexford Lane, Aug. 25. Ninety-six keyless entry devices stolen from After Market Quality Accessories at 5865 Harrison Ave., Aug. 25. Wallet and contents stolen from victim at Lowe’s at 6150 Harrison Ave., Aug. 26.

Car stereo and speaker box stolen from vehicle at 6692 Russell Heights Drive, Aug. 30. Car stereo stolen from vehicle at 6705 Jennifer Lynn Drive, Aug. 30. Four lawn ornaments stolen from back yard of home at 3036 Chardale Court, Aug. 30. Catalytic converter stolen from vehicle at 6536 Hearne Road, Sept. 1. Two cartons of cigarettes stolen from Walgreens at 5403 North Bend Road, Sept. 1. Victim left their wallet at Meijer, and the wallet and contents were stolen at 6550 Harrison Ave., Sept. 1. Catalytic converter stolen from vehicle at 6780 Harrison Ave., Sept. 1. Bicycle stolen from in front of Bridgetown Minimart at 4258 Harrison Ave., Sept. 2. Wallet and contents stolen from victim’s purse at Country Fresh Market at 3660 Werk Road, Sept. 2. Prescription medicine stolen from home at 5801 Cedaridge Drive, Sept. 2. Car stereo, two credit cards, birth certificate, Social Security card, five screwdrivers, two hammers, two levels, two socket sets, hard hat and three pairs of snips stolen from vehicle at 1320 Mimosa Lane, Sept. 2. Catalytic converter stolen from vehicle at 6615 Hearne Road, Sept. 2. Satellite radio and laptop computer stolen from vehicle at 3361 Key West Drive, Sept. 2. Catalytic converter stolen from vehicle at 5715 Signal Pointe, Sept. 3. Bicycle stolen from front yard of home at 6999 Ruwe’s Oak Drive, Sept. 3. Wallet and identification card stolen from vehicle at 3570 Powner Road, Sept. 3. Fishing pole and tackle box stolen from vehicle at 1868 Churchwood Drive, Sept. 3. ATM card stolen from home at 2870 Blue Rock Road, Sept. 3. Wallet and contents stolen from vehicle at 5573 Sarah’s Oak, Sept. 4. Prescription medicine, three phone chargers, 25 CDs, money, seven gift cards and two pairs of sunglasses stolen from vehicle at 5534 Megan’s Oak, Sept. 4. Money stolen from vehicle at 5591 Sarah’s Oak, Sept. 4. Money, two bracelets and pair of earrings stolen from vehicle at 5501 Sarah’s Oak, Sept. 4. Credit card, GPS and digital camera stolen from vehicle at 5533 Jamies Oak Court, Sept. 4. Video game system and money stolen from vehicle at 7226 Ruwes Oak Drive, Sept. 4. Money and paperwork stolen from

Several tools stolen from tool box mounted on vehicle at 6649 Hearne Road, Aug. 26. Amplifier, two subwoofers and wallet and contents stolen from vehicle at 2455 Lourdes Lane, Aug. 27. Cell phone stolen from locker room at Oak Hills High School at 3200 Ebenezer Road, Aug. 27. Air compressor and pressure washer stolen from home’s back yard at 5532 Harrison Ave., Aug. 27. Phone charger, sunglasses, Bengals jersey and a cooking pot stolen from home at 6710 Harrison Ave. No. 7, Aug. 28. Prescription medicine stolen from vehicle at 6505 Harrison Ave., Aug. 28. Bicycle stolen from front yard of home at 3753 Monfort Heights Drive, Aug. 29. Ten garden statues stolen from home’s yard at 5346 Werk Road, Aug. 29. Two garden statues and a gazing ball stolen from home’s yard at 5348 Werk Road No. 1, Aug. 29. Garden statue stolen from home’s yard at 5348 Werk Road No. 2, Aug. 29. Garden statue and gazing ball stolen from home’s yard at 5348 Werk Road No. 3, Aug. 29. Gazing ball, stepping stone and garden statue stolen from home’s yard at 5348 Werk Road NO. 4, Aug. 29.

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$300, 6140 Glenway Ave., Sept. 2. Donald Volmer, born 1986, criminal trespass, 2913 Boudinot Ave., Sept. 7. Kenno Robinson, born 1989, possession of drugs, 2400 Harrison Ave., Sept. 7. Letroy D. Clay, born 1981, possession of open flask, criminal trespass and obstruction of official business, 2400 Harrison Ave., Sept. 5. Levar Dailey, born 1977, violation of temporary protection order, 3924 Yearling Court, Aug. 31. Mark Anthony Tobin, born 1985, grand theft auto, 3286 Werk Road, Sept. 7. Michael Brown, born 1987, criminal trespass, 2913 Boudinot Ave., Sept. 7. Rolando Rayshawn Thomas, born 1982, disorderly conduct and criminal damaging or endangerment, 2446 Boudinot Ave., Sept. 5. Stella Volmer, born 1981, theft under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road, Sept. 6. Tristian Herron, born 1990, theft under $300, 2372 Ferguson Road, Aug. 31. Winter N. Chenault, born 1991, assault, 2496 Boudinot Ave., Sept. 7. Wiseman Baker, born 1964, assault, 2838 Robert Ave., Sept. 8. Lavon Stewart, born 1990, obstruction of official business and falsification, 2322 Ferguson Road, Sept. 6. April M. Franklin, born 1982, theft under $300, 6140 Glenway Ave., Sept. 1. Brian Michael Davis, born 1988, domestic violence, 3243 Glenmore Ave., Sept. 6. Briana Sims, born 1990, robbery, 2454 Harrison Ave., Sept. 4. Brittney Lynn Mason, born 1987, criminal mischief and assault, 3360 Glenmore Ave., Aug. 31. Chrissyjauna Latham, born 1990, theft under $300, 6140 Glenway Ave., Sept. 2. Diana Chaffin, born 1961, theft under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road, Sept. 6. Gregory Bines, born 1960, disorderly conduct, 2240 Harrison Ave., Sept. 2. Richard Hamm, born 1973, theft under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road, Aug. 31. Shamina Latimer, born 1990, robbery, 2454 Harrison Ave., Sept. 4. Tomika A. Pitts, born 1975, criminal damaging or endangerment, 2558 Westwood Northern Blvd., Aug. 31.

Vandalism

Graffiti spray-painted on door at Bridgetown Middle School at 3900 Race Road, Aug. 31.

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Arrests/citations

James Cason, 27, 3221 Talbot, driving under suspension at Bridgetown Road and Robb Avenue, Sept. 6. Juvenile, 14, rape, Sept. 1. Maurice Gunn, 23, 2214 Selim Ave., drug trafficking at 3700 block Glenmore Avenue, Sept. 4. Larenzo Peeples, 22, 1759 Gilsey Ave., drug abuse and warrant, Sept. 2. Angela Coleman, 29, 1203 Anderson Ferry, warrant, Sept. 4. Jay A. Korb, 36, 3352 Emerald Lake Drive, disorderly conduct and criminal damaging at 3520 Harrison Ave., Sept. 6. Juvenile, 16, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, Sept. 6. Sarah Dain, 30, 3926 Carrie Ave., failure to confine dog, Sept. 6. Brandon Smith, 24, 3805 Dina Terrace, domestic dispute, Sept. 7. Melissa Ross, 41, 3827 Davoran, theft, Sept. 7. Juvenile, 13, criminal trespass, Sept. 7. Juvenile, 14, criminal trespass, Sept. 7.

Incidents

Assault

Suspect struck two victims at 3613 Harrison Ave., Sept. 6.

Theft

School bag and contents stolen from vehicle at 4252 Applegate Ave., Sept. 3. Bicycle stolen from back yard of home at 3826 Davis Ave., Sept. 1. Dirt bike stolen from home’s detached garage at 3849 Olivette Ave., Sept. 2.

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Incidents Aggravated robbery

Arrests/citations

2400 Harrison Ave., Aug. 29. 3045 McHenry Ave., Aug. 29.

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Breaking and entering

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Burglary

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Grand theft

2618 Montana Ave., Sept. 1. 2720 Erlene Drive, Aug. 29. 2749 Queen City Ave., Aug. 31. 2842 Allview Circle, Aug. 29. 3492 Cheviot Ave., Aug. 30. 6165 Glenway Ave., Aug. 29.

Petit theft

2322 Ferguson Road, Aug. 29. 2322 Ferguson Road, Aug. 30. 2322 Ferguson Road, Aug. 31. 2322 Ferguson Road, Aug. 31. 2322 Ferguson Road, Sept. 1. 2323 Ferguson Road, Aug. 29. 2443 Ferguson Road, Aug. 30. 2449 Westwood Northern Blvd., Aug. 28. 2671 Wendee Drive, Aug. 29. 2728 Montana Ave., Aug. 28. 2795 Thomasville Drive, Aug. 29. 2923 Wardall Ave., Sept. 3. 3186 Harrison Ave., Aug. 28. 3588 Janlin Court, Aug. 31. 5032 Glencrossing Way, Aug. 28. 5130 Glencrossing Way, Aug. 30. 6000 Glenway Ave., Sept. 3. 6140 Glenway Ave., Sept. 1. 6140 Glenway Ave., Sept. 1. 6140 Glenway Ave., Sept. 2. 6165 Glenway Ave., Aug. 31. 6186 Glenway Ave., Aug. 29.

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2847 Fischer Place, Aug. 28. 2901 Harrison Ave., Sept. 4. 3100 Bracken Woods Lane, Aug. 30.

Vehicle theft

2872 Orland Ave., Aug. 28. 6000 Glenway Ave., Sept. 3.

MIAMI TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Craig Hunton, 35, 3151 South Road, operating motor vehicle intoxicated at 3753 Shady Lane, July 23. Winston Elliot, 21, 125 W. Porter Street, operating motor vehicle intoxicated at Harrison Avenue and Miami, Aug. 24.

Incidents Criminal mischief

Eggs thrown at vehicle at 2425 Cliff Road, Aug. 10.

Theft

Vehicle entered and speakers valued at $670 removed at 20 Washington , Aug. 10. Vehicle of unknown value removed at 7981 Bridgetown Road, Aug. 16.

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3538 Mozart Ave.: Ledonne, Sharon C. to Schneider, Jason A.; $123,500. 3952 North Bend Road: Kehoe, Steven C. Sr. Tr. and Amy T. Tr. to Bloc Properties LLC; $89,000. 4277 Alex Ave.: Dean, Steven R. to Phillips, Matt; $94,600. 3640 Westwood Northern Blvd.: DiTullio, Jason and Anne C. Lade to DiTullio, Jason and Mary Ann; $19,600. 3840 North Bend Road: Lewis, Robert L. and Lavonne G. to Lewis, Gabriel R.; $100,000. 3908 Harding Ave.: Witsken, Jeanine to Keller, Melissa K.; $92,000. 4233 Alex Ave.: Burkhardt, Keli to Detellem, Douglas and Jennifer Zerhusen; $124,000.

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505 Aston View Lane: Bailey, Lesa K. to Smith, Brian and Marie; $236,750.

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Bridgetown Road: National City Bank to Stinson, Todd A. and Dawn R.; $275,000. Ebenezer Road: American State Advisory Group Corp. to Powell, Robert L. and Sandra L.; $8,800. 1652 Brunnerwood Drive: Peters, Martha R. to Wieland, Trina J.; $183,000. 1735 Leona Drive: Ledonne, Sharon A. to Both, Stan L.; $84,000. 1785 Leona Drive: Frick, Alisha A. and Jake to Robison, Beatrice; $89,500. 1842 Devils Backbone Road: Smith, Brian M. and Marie N. Lipps to Fenno, John J. and Megan E.; $133,000. 2000 Beech Grove Drive: Deye, Ruth C. to Jones, Daniel D. and Rebecca L.; $225,000. 2866 Mount Airy Ave.: Monahan, Mary Kathleen to Robb, James J. III; $122,700. 2973 Bailey Ave.: Honican, Kelly L. to Regions Bank dba Regions Mortgage; $66,000. 3181 Jessup Road: PNC Bank NA to Aneesh Jain LLC; $58,500. 3182 Mary Jane Drive: Grote, Lenora A. to Hall, Terry L.; $126,900. 3341 Ebenezer Road: Tischbein, Steven D. Tr. and Philip E. Tr. to Toepfert, Nicholas B.; $124,900. 3491 Crestnoll Drive: Damico, Ralph A. to Larkin, Darrina Damico and Michael J.; $150,000. 3566 Sandal Lane: Beckman, William H. Tr. and Elaine K. Tr. to Brockhoff, Patricia A.; $187,900. 3621 Gailynn Drive: Simple Realty Solutions LLC to McNally, Burdette and Judith; $132,500. 4220 West Fork Road: Sand Crane LLC to Clemons, Amber L.; $93,000.

4350 Regency Ridge Court: Menchen, Richard J. to Hayes, Rebecca A.; $92,900. 4653 Hampton Pointe Drive: Schunk, Angela J. and Christopher A. to Stalets, Erika L. and Jereme C. Kelley; $323,000. 5030 Western Hills Ave.: Kramer, Ross M. to Emery, Mark W.; $133,000. 5329 Orchard Creek Court: Manhardt, Nancy L. to Abraha, Berhe S. and Rahel T. Mesfin; $151,000. 5340 Werk Road: Allison, Roseanne to Allison, Todd R. Tr.; $82,520. 5423 Clover Leaf Lane: Jackson, Marion R. to Mock, Richard; $90,000. 5453 Childs Ave.: Schira, Daniel A. to Schaich, Scott A. Sr. and Hazel I.; $142,500. 5462 Romilda Drive: Erhart, James R. and Diana Cooper-Erhart to Ward, Jeffrey M.; $133,500. 5482 Asbury Lake Drive: Neal, Kenneth C. Sr. and Marjorie L. to Wagner ,Lisa M.; $115,000. 5485 Sanrio Court: Heine, John J. and Shannon M. to Renner, Eric P. and Mandy M.; $193,500. 5493 Lawrence Road: Mason, Johnny and Rebecca to Country Home Loans Servicing LP; $66,000. 5607 Karen Ave.: Hill, Ethel L. to Listerman, Jordan L.; $85,000. 5666 Samver Road: Welp, Marjorie M. to Ferkenhoff, Gloria Tr.; $167,500. 5731 Childs Ave.: Margraff, Thomas M. and Amanda S. to Suntrust Mortgage Inc.; $96,000. 5741 Muddy Creek Road: Brockhoff, Patricia A. to Roedersheimer, Beth and Gerard Radel; $212,000.

Relocation Inc.; $280,000. 6779 Wesselman Road: Weis, Ralph E. Tr. to Hart, Brian D.; $238,500. 6831 Jimjon Court: Woolley, Stephen R. and Barbara J. to Mills, James G. and Lauren M. Pascoe; $134,900. 7014 Bridgetown Road: Ley, Clare M.

3911 Ridgedale Drive: Walsh, Michael J. and Linda S. to Walters, Peter and Sharon Albrinck; $208,000. 4250 Homelawn Ave.: Jones, Daniel C. Jr. and Rebecca L. Storch to Ingram, Carla M. and Adam M.; $129,900. 4446 North Bend Road: Brescia, Aaron and Cristin to Hodson, Gary W.; $119,500. 4448 Schwallie Road: Jones, Daniel C. Jr. and Rebecca L. Storch to Ingram, Carla M. and Adam J.; $129,900. 4832 Kleeman Green Drive: Big Move Properties LLC to Hines, Michelle L.; $202,000. 5054 Wesselman Woods Drive: Holden, Donald and Diane to Hinds, Hugh Jr. and Linda S.; $445,000. 5209 Eaglesnest Drive: Cook, Nyla K. to Owen, Cathleen B.; $80,000. 5679 North Glen Road: Mangold, Shannon and Doug to Abrams, Christopher D. and Amanda J. Nanney; $147,500. 5737 Sprucewood Drive: Frey, Richard J. and Rebecca L. to Mangold, Christine L.; $128,500. 5770 North Glen Road: Frank, Jeffrey M. and Amber R. Bostic to Von Allmen, Frederick K. and Christine; $100,000. 5771 Spire Ridge Court: Ulmer, Robert J. to Herro, John J. Tr.; $122,000. 5985 Brierly Ridge Drive: Prudential Relocation Inc. to Morgan, Marc J. and Karla J.; $280,000. 5985 Brierly Ridge Drive: Stitzel, Gregory S. and Sheila A. to Prudential

5899 Farlook Drive: Kasper, Dorothy F. to Carmichael, Ryan B. and Jessica L.; $155,000. 5980 Colerain Ave.: Sutton, Steven C. to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; $40,000. 6103 Shelrich Court: Burgher, Charles R. 3 to Newman, Annette T. and Everett D.; $175,000. 6268 Eagles Lake Drive: Reynolds, Gloria D. to Ritchie, Susan P.; $122,000. 6864 Hearne Road: Gels, James R. Tr. to Patrick, Randy A.; $110,000. 7085 Bridgetown Road: National City Bank to Stinson, Todd A. and Dawn R.; $275,000. 7318 Kirkridge Drive: Collett, Linda C. Tr. to Surendorff, Grant and Rebecca; $225,500. 1985 Faycrest Drive: Larkin, Kimberly M. to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr.; $54,000. 2813 Orchardpark Drive: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Roeper, Shannon; $167,000. 3223 Jessup Road: Frey, Richard J. and Rebecca L. to Mangold, Christine L.; $128,500. 3237 Deborah Lane: Lohbeck, Adam D. to Hamilton, Jill M.; $127,900. 3255 Harmony Lane: Lawwill, Adam and Brandy Bruch to U.S. Bank NA; $80,000. 3255 Harmony Lane: Lawwill, Adam and Brandy Bruch to Lawwill, Adam and Brandy Bruch; $80,000. 3346 Stevie Lane: Pender, Kathleen R. to PHH Mortgage Corporation; $93,503. 3813 Mack Ave.: Meade, Rick L. and Angela M. Miller to Fannie Mae; $65,000.

and Stanley F. to Cox Timothy D. and Angela M.; $129,000. 7146 Tressel Wood Drive: Sperber, Eric and Michelle E. to O’Brien, Laura L. and Terrence T.; $239,000.

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3527 Buckeye Trace: TDGGC LLC to Dangel, Amy M.; $125,900. 3949 Legendary Ridge Lane: Motz, Brian M. and Maria N. to Ginn, David P. and Phyllis P.; $318,000. 7318 Kirkridge Drive: Collett, Linda C. Tr. to Surendorff, Grant and Rebecca; $225,500. 7364 Pickway Drive: Heheman, Linda V. Tr. to Lawrence, William J. and Carolyn O.; $185,000. Brower Road: Back, Kimberly R. Tr. to Schmidt, Ronald F. and Sherry L.; $20,000. Doris Place: Indian Walk Development Company to Beasley Homes LLC; $68,000. 3568 Chestnut Park Lane: Smith, Karen Tr. to Earley, Michelle L.; $110,000. 7625 Bridgetown Road: Sunderhaus, Karl W. and Joyce M. to Bates, Jessica; $148,500. 8581 Bridgetown Road: Payne, Howard W. to Hildebrandt, Jeff; $85,000. 9548 Mount Nebo Road: McIntosh, Sara L. to Calvert, Nicholas H.; $68,000. 9815 Brower Road: Back, Kimberly R. Tr. to Schmidt, Ronald F. and Sherry L.; $20,000. Doris Place: Indian Walk Development Company to Fischer Single Family Homes II LLC; $75,000. 3849 Deerpath Lane: Meyers, Glenda J. to Klus, Michael C. and Mary Lee; $235,000. Chance Drive: Whispering Farms LLC to Western Homes LLC; $157,200. 4355 Overton Ave.: Herrmann, Julie A. to Liebing, Ellen; $111,000.

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17 Ridge Ave.: Heintz, Dolores J. to Hengehold, Lana; $64,000. Cliff Road: Kolb, Gloria S. Tr. to Leisgang, Diane M.; $488,436. 120 Cliff Road: Kolb, Gloria S. Tr. to Leisgang, Diane M.; $488,436. 124 Symmes Ave.: Sulken, Cindy to Combs, Jerry D. Sr.; $56,000.

2713 Morningridge Drive: Le, Tien and Thuong Do to Skeen, Vicky L.; $133,000. 2794 Westbrook Drive: Brehm, Rebecca to Jordan, Melissa M.; $122,000. 2861 Harrison Ave.: Guardian Savings Bank FSB to Hennessy, Sean and Julia; $204,500. 2919 Kling Ave.: Goldcamp, James P. and Elizabeth A. to Brice, Joshua and Rachel M.; $78,000. 2927 De Breck Ave.: O’Connell, Elijah J. to Harris, Whitney R.; $69,995. 2950 Wardall Ave.: Goodwin, David M. and Teresa M. to McCoy, Ryan; $105,000. 3011 Glenmore Ave.: Jorgensen, Donna S. Tr. to United Dairy Farmers Inc.; $150,000. 3015 Glenmore Ave.: Jorgensen, Donna S. Tr. to United Dairy Farmers Inc.; $150,000. 3035 Temple Ave.: Weiss, Steven L. and Lavonne C. to KandK Renovations LLC; $17,000. 3281 Dunn Court: Schurger, Jacquelyn and Judy Schenck to Le, Burce J.; $87,000. 3490 McFarlan Woods Drive: Cowan, Joseph A. to Fannie Mae; $130,000. 5800 Glenway Ave.: Union Savings Bank to United Dairy Farmers Inc.; $575,000. 2380 Harrison Ave.: Ivy, David L. and Deborah K. to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr.; $20,000. 2532 Sarvis Court: Pitts, Mamie C. to Nationstar Mortgage LLC; $57,200. 2728 McKinley Ave.: Schulte, Stephen R. and Diane L. Whelen to Norman, Dawanda; $79,900. 2767 Shaffer Ave.: Synergy PMI LLC to Meissner, Sheryl A.; $23,900. 2767 Shaffer Ave.: Wallace, Marlin to Synergy PMI LLC; $18,000. 2819 Dunaway Ave.: Cooper, Cedric C. and Brenda R. Cherry to Dotson, Kurt; $166,000. 2916 Costello Ave.: Clark, Betty to Fannie Mae; $36,000. 2937 Westknolls Lane: Brantley,

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Johnny and Charlene to Fannie Mae; $34,000. 2960 Timbercrest Drive: Cooper, Cedric C. and Brenda R. Cherry to Dotson, Kurt; $166,000. 3054 Penrose Place: Swartz, Jason R. and Melissa E. to Love, Bettina L. and Chelsey V. Culley; $138,500. 3054 Percy Ave.: Thuong, Mot V. to IB Property Holdings LLC; $28,000. 3066 Belden Circle: JandM Investment Properties LLC to Walker, Paul D.; $113,000. 3196 Costello Ave.: Miller, Kibberly J. to Fannie Mae; $30,000. 3315 Wunder Ave.: Moorman, Paul A. to Hogue, Susie B. and Veasta A.; $70,000. 3317 McLelland Ave.: Clark, Jennifer R. to Glandorf, Paul M. and Lois R.; $100,000. 5770 Windsorhill Drive: Schmid, John 3 to Retta, Tayework and Tigist Zerfu; $65,000. 5770 Windsorhill Drive: Schmid, John 3 to Schmid, John 3; $32,500. 2431 Mustang Drive: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Harold, Charlotte; $13,125. 2550 Talbott Ave.: Meatchem, Samuel B. and Lisa C. to U.S. Bank NA; $46,000. 2704 Anderson Ferry Road: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Jackson, David C.; $40,000. 2809 Montana Ave.: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Daniel Properties LLC; $30,900. 2855 Cyclorama Drive: Household Realty Corporation to Sebron, Louisa; $105,400. 2857 Cyclorama Drive: Household Realty Corporation to Sebron, Louisa; $105,400.

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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 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. Students may apply by downloading the application at www.hcdoes.org. All completed applications must be submitted to Kristy Kim. Applications can be mailed to 250 William Howard Taft Road, Cincinnati, OH 45219, e-mailed to kristy. kim@hamilton-co.org or faxed to 946-7779. Parents and teachers interested in serving as advisors should call 946-7754.

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FLORIDA

VENICE. Beautifully furnished 2BR, 2BA ranch with lake view, ga rage. 5 mi. to Venice Beach. Close to golf courses and Sarasota. $2500/mo. Discount for multiple months. Local owner, 859-746-9220, 653-9602

INDIANA Luxuriate on the amazing Gulf beaches of ANNA MARIA ISLAND Super fall rates, just $499/wk + tax. Book early for winter! 513-236-5091 ww.beachesndreams.net

MARCO ISLAND The Chalet, 3 Bdrm, 3 Ba, on the beach. Pool, tennis, beautiful sunsets. Three month rental minimum. Avail Nov. thru April for $7000/mo. Local owner. 513-315-1700

SANIBEL ISLAND Quality, beachfront condos. Excellent service! Great rates! www.SanibelIslandVacations.com 1-888-451-7277

MICHIGAN

LEELANAU VACATION RENTALS Over 120 condos, cottages and homes on Lake Michigan, Glen Lake and other inland lakes. Call 231-334-6100 or visit www.leelanau.com/vacation

NEW YORK MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $129/2 persons. Singles $124. Suites $139-$159. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5 mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside & 80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit: www.riversidetowerhotel.com

EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 800-245-7746 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

BUS TOURS BRANSON. Christmas Show Tour, Nov. 29-Dec. 5, $650 pp. Includes transportation, hotels & most meals. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Cherry Blossom Time, Mar 26-29. Only $425 pp. NIAGARA FALLS & TORONTO - June 21-25, $499 pp. CincyGroupTravel, 513-245-9992 www.grouptrips.com/cincy

DESTIN. New, furnished 2 br, 2 ba condo, golf, pools, dazzling Gulf view. Available weekly Sept/Oct.; monthly Nov/Dec. 30% off! 513-561-4683 Visit arieldunes.us or twcondo.us EAST COAST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH Luxurious oceanfront condos & vacation homes. Closest & best beach to Dinsey. Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals 800-728-0513 www.oceanprops.com

N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com

TENNESSEE BROWN COUNTY Be renewed by fall’s magnificent colors! Delight your family with a visit to Indiana’s autumn haven and family playground! Comfort Inn, in the ! of all of Nashville’s attractions. 812-988-6118 choicehotels.com

NORTH CAROLINA SEBRING - Winner’s Nest In the ! of Florida, near 6 golf cours es! 3BR, 2BA, fully equip duplex incls washer/dryer, 2 car garage. Available daily, weekly or monthly. For rates & availability 863-557-4717

SOUTH CAROLINA

1-7 Affordable, Deluxe Chalets & Cabin Rentals. Pigeon Forge in the Smokies. Vacation/Dollywood Specials. Free brochure. Call 1-800-833-9987. www.firesidechalets.com

A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge.Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com A Beautiful Luxury Log Cabin Resort minutes from Dollywood & Pigeon Forge! Great amenities, pet friendly cabins. Excellent rates! Call now or visit us online www.hiddenspringsresort.com 1-888-HSR-TENN (477-8366) CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617 GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618

TIME SHARES SIESTA KEY Condos 2 & 3 bedrm, 2 bath, directly on world-famous Crescent Beach. Owner offers Great Fall Specials thru November! 847-931-9113

HILTON HEAD. Beautiful 1BR, 1BA condo on beach near Coligny. Sleeps six. Great Reduced Rates! Sept-Oct and March-May, $550/wk; Nov-Feb, $400/wk or $900/mo. Call local owner, 513-829-5099

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